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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Pacifica Confronts $3.4M Deficit with Five Budget Strategies
Staff presented a $3.4 million projected structural deficit and five preliminary strategies including retaining ERAF funds, preparing for VLF loss, and updating user fees.
Why it matters: The city is understaffed by roughly 21% compared to peers and faces a $371 million capital improvement backlog; without new revenue or cuts, reserves will drop below recommended levels within years.
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Bayview RoadCity Council15d agoApril 13, 2026
Council Denies Appeal 4-1, Approves Contested Hillside Home Despite Neighbor Opposition
After five hearings, the council denied a neighborhood appeal and approved a 3,100-sq-ft hillside home on Bayview Road with 48 conditions, constrained by state housing law.
Why it matters: The case illustrates how the Housing Accountability Act limits local discretion to deny code-compliant projects, even on steep hillsides with extensive neighbor opposition.
Neighbors and STR Operator Clash Over 1987 Beach Blvd as Coastal Commission Review Awaits
Multiple residents called in to condemn ongoing disruptions from an unhosted short-term rental at 1987 Beach Blvd while the property management company claimed harassment.
Why it matters: Pacifica's revised STR ordinance only covers areas outside the coastal zone; residents in the coastal zone face another year of impacts until the Coastal Commission agendizes the ordinance.
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Esplanade Full Trash Capture DeviceCity Council15d agoApril 13, 2026
Council Approves $1.15M Esplanade Trash Capture Project with Corrections
The consent calendar passed unanimously after correcting the Esplanade Full Trash Capture Device resolution to reflect a 15% contingency and $1.27M total budget authority.
Why it matters: The trash capture device is part of Pacifica's stormwater compliance obligations, and the correction ensures proper contingency funding for construction.
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San Mateo County Convention And Visitors BureauCity Council15d agoApril 13, 2026
Tourism Bureau Unveils 3-Year Strategy, Reports $700K Pacifica Hotel Revenue
The San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau presented its 2025-2028 strategic plan highlighting food events, Bay Trail completion, and Pacifica's tourism potential.
Why it matters: With Pacifica facing a $3.4M structural deficit, tourism-driven TOT and visitor spending are key revenue levers the city cannot afford to leave undeveloped.
Pacifica Declares April Volunteer Month, Plans Citywide Appreciation Event
The council proclaimed April as Volunteer Appreciation Month, recognizing over 120 Parks and Recreation volunteers and announcing an upcoming citywide picnic.
Why it matters: Volunteers are critical to Pacifica's lean-staffed city services; the Mayor called volunteerism the city's 'superpower' as budget pressures mount.
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Carol TollefsonCity Council15d agoApril 13, 2026
Council Honors 30-Year Police Evidence Clerk Carol Tollefson
Police Chief Sarasou and the full council celebrated Carol Tollefson's three decades managing property and evidence for the Pacifica Police Department.
Why it matters: Tollefson performed duties that typically require multiple staff, protecting case integrity and serving crime victims as a part-time employee for 30 years.
Hotly Debated Planning Commission Seat Goes to New Appointee Over Incumbent
Council filled seven seats across four bodies, with Kevin Fisher winning a contested Planning Commission seat 4-1 over incumbent James Godwin after the mayor shared the chair's concerns.
Why it matters: Planning Commission composition directly shapes housing and development decisions during a period of coastal adaptation and housing-element compliance.
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