The City of Pacifica is a general law city governed by a five-member city council. Beginning with the general municipal election in November 2020, the City of Pacifica transitioned from at-large to district-based elections. With district-based elections, each of five councilmembers is elected by voters within that candidate's district. Councilmembers are elected by district to serve all of Pacifica. The City Council selected the sequencing of elections for the districts such that District 2, 3, and 5 held elections for City Council seats in November 2022. District 1 and District 4 City Council seats will be up for election in November 2024. For more information about City of Pacifica's district-based elections, visit the District Based City Council Elections webpage. For more information on the Redistricting Process based on 2020 Census data and to view the current district map, visit the Redistricting webpage. The Pacifica City Council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the City Council Chambers located at 2212 Beach Boulevard on the second floor (map to location provided by Google maps). Please refer to the meeting agenda(s) for additional details regarding meeting time, location and access. A City Council Meeting brochure has been written to introduce you to the City Council Meetings and to inform you how the meetings are conducted.
City Council Chambers located at 2212 Beach Boulevard
6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month
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Council Tempers Climate Committee's First Work Plan as $2.8M Deficit Looms
Council provided detailed feedback on CARC's seven-area work plan, softening timelines and policy language while affirming support for climate goals amid severe budget constraints.
Why it matters: The city faces a $2.8M budget deficit and potential loss of its CivicSpark fellow, threatening the very staff capacity needed to implement the Climate Action and Resilience Plan's greenhouse gas reduction targets.
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OSPACCity Council17d agoMay 26, 2026
OSPAC Transforms Neglected Trail Into Gem, Opens Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Kiosk
OSPAC volunteers eliminated pampas grass from a hillside trail, installed a county-funded trailhead kiosk, and named Russ Hartman as preservation award winner.
Why it matters: With 50% of Pacifica's land designated open space, volunteer trail maintenance saves the city money and attracts tourism while preserving the character that defines the community.
Library Committee Seeks Study Session as Funding Path for New Library Remains Unclear
The Library Advisory Committee requested a joint study session with council to clarify funding strategy after a bond measure was deferred to at least November 2028.
Why it matters: The Sharp Park Library replacement has been discussed since at least 2004; the committee warns that without clear council direction on funding and timeline, the multimillion-dollar project risks stalling indefinitely.
Beautification Committee Launches Adopt-a-Tree Pilot and 105-Foot Octopus Mural
The Beautification Advisory Committee reported new sponsorships, an adopt-a-tree program, and a 105-foot octopus mural planned for the Sharp Park pump station.
Why it matters: Volunteer-driven beautification reinforces Pacifica's community identity and supports economic development through public art and streetscape improvements along Palmetto.
The Emergency Preparedness Commission reported 41 new CERT-certified residents and expanded community outreach to farmers markets and Pride.
Why it matters: With Pacifica exposed to tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, and wildfire, building a trained civilian volunteer corps and nonprofit partnerships strengthens the city's disaster resilience.
Planning Commission Reports ADU Surge and Housing Element Progress
Planning Commission Chair Hauser reported 42 ADU permits processed in 2025 and progress on short-term rental and housing element rezoning.
Why it matters: ADU production doubled year-over-year and is critical to meeting state-mandated RHNA housing targets, but only three projects accounted for the 22 new residential units approved.
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SFOCity Council17d agoMay 26, 2026
Manor Residents Demand SFO Data on 30% Air Traffic Increase Over Pacifica
Residents reported near-constant airplane noise due to SFO runway repairs and asked the city to request source-based flight data from the airport.
Why it matters: SFO has told the community to expect a 30% traffic increase until October, but residents say it feels far worse and want assurance the change is truly temporary.
Residents Rally to Save Safe Parking Program Facing June 30 Expiration
Six public commenters urged council to find funding to continue Pacifica's Safe Parking Program before it expires June 30, citing its unique success on the coast.
Why it matters: The program is the only one of its kind on the San Mateo coast and has demonstrated higher rates of return to permanent housing than comparable programs, but faces elimination due to funding gaps.
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