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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New City Engineer Starts; Pier Crane Work Brings Pile Driving
No reportable closed-session action; staff announced a new deputy public works director and said pier stabilization with pile driving will start soon.
Why it matters: The new hire helped file a $14 million federal application for Esplanade, and the pier work will bring noise and a continued sidewalk closure.
Police Add Reviews of 80 Data-Sharing Agencies and Expanded Audit
Police will review the policies of all 80 agencies receiving Pacifica ALPR data, revoke access where audits are missing, and release an expanded audit by Oct. 31.
Why it matters: Side-sharing was the central community concern; the chief said safeguards depend on how robust and frequent audits are.
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Flock SafetyCity Council13d agoOctober 12, 2026
Police Chief Vows No Contract Without Grand Jury Provisions
The chief said any ALPR vendor must accept grand jury-recommended terms, with the master services agreement coming to council with the November renewal.
Why it matters: The Flock agreement expires Dec. 24, 2026, with renewal notice due by Nov. 24, so the contract decision comes within weeks.
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ALPRCity Council13d agoOctober 12, 2026
Council Approves ALPR Grand Jury Response Over Espinosa's Objection
Council voted 4-1 to send the city's response to the San Mateo County civil grand jury report on license plate readers.
Why it matters: The response is statutorily required, due Nov. 2, and staff called it a floor for the bigger contract debate ahead.
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League Of California CitiesCity Council27d agoSeptember 28, 2026
Pacifica Wins $870K Coastal Adaptation Grant, Bike Lane Funds
Reports announced an $870,000 Ocean Protection Council grant, full funding for Oceana Boulevard bike lanes, and ten open committee seats.
Why it matters: The grant funds a mandatory coastal adaptation plan, and Coastal Commission certification of permit modifications is set for October 9.
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