1 CITY OF PACIFICA
CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
FY 2026-2027 COMMITTEE WORK PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL
I. Work Plan Items that are Ongoing or In Progress (Developed by Climate Action and Adaptation Task Force)
Item I-A: Set up tools for tracking progress.
Description: To support annual reporting to City Council and ensure continuity in CARP implementation, the Committee will create a structure to track completed actions and monitor ongoing initiatives.
Status/Timeline: In progress
Item I-B: Liaisons to city committees/commissions.
Description: Continue sharing climate action information and resources gathered through regional networks (e.g., RICAPS, LERN) with other city committees/ commissions as appropriate, and contributing relevant information to the City’s regular CARP-related newsletter (prepared by staff) to facilitate idea and resource sharing with the public, foster connection, and support alignment with Council goals.
Status/Timeline: Ongoing
Item I-C: Attend monthly RICAPS and LERN meetings as feasible.
Description: The Committee will elect members to serve as its liaisons to RICAPS and LERN. The liaisons will be responsible for attending that group’s virtual or local meetings and reporting back to the Committee.
Subtasks:
• The assigned liaisons will attend RICAPS and LERN meetings and keep track of resources and funding opportunities.
Status/Timeline: Ongoing
Item I-D: CARP-related webpage content.
Description: Provide content and resources about home energy efficiency and electrification, especially programs offered by Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE). (CARP Action C3.1) for a City-maintained website. With the input of Committee members, City staff will maintain a webpage of resources for residents, following regional best practices. All content is subject to City approval.
Subtasks:
• Committee members will research regional resource webpages • Committee members will work with Staff to design and populate a dedicated webpage for Pacifica residents
• Staff will maintain webpage and update as needed
Status/Timeline: Ongoing
2 II. FY26–27 CARC Work Plan Priorities and Recommendations (Developed by CARC)
Item II-A: Prepare and present recommendations to the City Council in February of each calendar year, in advance of Strategic Goal Setting.
Description: The Committee will gather information, insights, and input from staff, stakeholders, and relevant CARP resources to develop recommendations for CARP implementation priorities to be considered by the City Council during its annual Strategic Goal Setting process.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-B: Home Electrification Permitting Processes.
CARP Reference: CARP Action E1.2
Description: Review and improve permitting and zoning processes that support residential electrification and decarbonization efforts.
Subtasks:
• Review current permitting requirements for heat pump water heaters. • Review current permitting and zoning requirements for heat pump HVAC systems, appliance electrification, panel upgrades, and when appropriate, solar and battery systems.
• Conduct countywide best-practice comparisons related to electrification permitting and streamlining. Research opportunities to reduce permitting burdens.
• Support recommendations to streamline permitting processes and ease zoning restrictions related to heat pump placement.
• Conduct outreach and education for residents and contractors regarding home electrification opportunities and permitting processes.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-C: Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure.
CARP Reference: CARP Actions T3.1 and T4.3
Description: Support community adoption of EV infrastructure and zero-emission transportation through planning, outreach, and regional collaboration.
Subtasks:
• Determine the status of City EV readiness planning and identify whether updates to Pacifica building code are needed.
• Research EV readiness plan templates and regional best practices appropriate for Pacifica.
• Support community EV events, including the Pacifica Environmental Family EV Expo.
• Partner with Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County, and regional organizations to develop an EV Readiness Plan and identify grant opportunities.
• Conduct ongoing EV education and outreach related to incentives, charging infrastructure, and adoption goals.
• Support implementation of CalGreen Tier 2 EV charging requirements and cost planning for EV infrastructure expansion.
Timeline: FY26–27
3 Item II-D: Resilience.
CARP Reference: CARP Actions R2.14 and R2.16
Description: Advance community resilience through nature-based solutions, climate adaptation planning, wildfire resilience, and grant support.
Subtasks:
• Track and support Pacifica Land Trust Coastal Resilience Opportunity Study efforts and review draft and final study materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders related to shoreline resilience and naturebased solutions, consistent with the policies of the Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP).
• Support grant-writing efforts related to climate resilience, defensible space, home hardening, and adaptation funding.
• Research incentives and funding opportunities for residential retrofits and defensible space improvements.
• Conduct outreach regarding wildfire risk reduction, insurance impacts, and community resilience priorities, including vulnerable neighborhoods. • Collaborate with stakeholders citywide to identify and consider nature-based solutions throughout adaptation and shoreline planning processes. • Research City permitting process for opportunities to reduce cost and time related to home hardening and defensible spaces.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-E: Food Recovery.
CARP Reference: CARP Action F3.1
Description: Support the development of local food recovery and waste diversion partnerships consistent with State law.
Subtasks:
• Coordinate with the Economic Development Department, Recology, local restaurants, and businesses to support food recovery efforts. • Develop a food ecosystem map identifying food donors and recipient organizations.
• Draft a pilot food recovery program outline and identify participating businesses and organizations.
• Distribute educational materials related to the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
• Track pilot program metrics including pounds of food recovered. • Support City consideration of long-term restaurant food recovery programming.
Timeline: FY26–27
4 Item II-F: Transportation & Mobility.
CARP Reference: CARP Transportation and Land Use Actions Description: Support and collaborate with PB&R commission and staff on transportation demand reduction, transit access, and mobility improvements that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Subtasks:
• Appoint a CARC liasion to attend PB&R commission meetings to ensure coordination and information sharing.
• Support researching grants related to transportation planning, Transportation Demand Management, and mobility infrastructure.
• Monitor Measure W and Measure A funding opportunities and advocate for Pacifica applications.
• Develop communication strategies to promote transit options and transportation incentive programs such as Clipper Start and the San Mateo County Express Lane Go Card program.
• Coordinate with the Pacifica Police Department and regional agencies regarding e-bike safety and regulations.
• Advocate for light-lift mobility infrastructure projects including bike-locking stations and related amenities.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-G: Bike & Pedestrian.
CARP Reference: CARP Action T1.2
Description: Support and collaborate with PB&R commission and staff for implementation and future updates to Pacifica’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Subtasks:
• Support implementation of the 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. • Establish recurring coordination meetings between CARC Transportation & Mobility Subcommittee, Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission, and Public Works.
• Support future updates to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan before 2030.
• Explore feasibility of a community-wide bike-share program.
Timeline: FY26–27
Item II-H: Urban Forestry.
CARP Reference: CARP Action R1.3
Description: Support advancing urban forestry, tree protection, and canopy expansion goals throughout Pacifica in collaboration with PB&R commission and staff
Subtasks:
• Support Pacifica’s urban forest canopy goal of 25%.
• Support the Adopt-a-Tree program.
• Recommend removal of loophole language from the Tree Ordinance by removing the phrase 'otherwise healthy.'
• Support hiring of an ISA Certified Arborist for Public Works to oversee tree maintenance and care.
• Support preservation and enhancement of Pacifica’s urban forest through policy, outreach, and maintenance planning.
Timeline: FY26–27