Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacifica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in environment
Coastal Commission 50th Anniversary and Coastal Cleanup Day
The council proclaimed the Coastal Commission's 50th anniversary and urged residents to join the 42nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19, organized locally by the Pacific Beach Coalition.
Hillside Meadows EIR consulting contract
The consent calendar included a Rincon Consultants contract for CEQA work on the Hillside Meadows project, paid for by the applicant. Neighbors raised concerns about flooding, protected species, and traffic, and want the full Linda Mar build-out analyzed.
Sharp Park rifle range lead contamination
Kata Gomes flagged that the former rifle range site got only a cement cap from San Francisco — with no testing of the stream that feeds habitat for the garter snake and red-legged frog.
Fogfest impact on Palmetto Avenue businesses
A business owner asked the council to condition the $25,000 Fogfest funding on protecting storefronts, saying vendor tents block her windows, signage, and classes, costing her a full weekend of revenue. The mayor, as city liaison, offered to facilitate conversations with the Fogfest board.
Climate Action and Resiliency Committee first work plan
The new climate committee proposed work on electrification permitting, EV charging readiness, urban forestry, food recovery, and transportation. Council largely endorsed it but softened directives to 'research' and 'support' given staffing limits and the budget deficit.
Peninsula Clean Energy rebrand to Westlight Energy and local energy programs
PCE is changing its name to Westlight Energy after ten years because people confuse "PCE" with PG&E. Pacifica customers have saved $5.7 million since 2016, and a new $476,000 grant will add EV chargers at City Hall, the Corporation Yard and the Community Center, plus battery backup at the Civic Center solar project.
Strategic plan update, tree canopy goal and Fairmont bathrooms
Tree City Pacifica told the council that two words added to the tree ordinance let property owners avoid the required two-for-one tree replacement or fees, draining the tree fund — and asked the council to fix it.
Adopt-a-Tree program and urban canopy goals
Tree City Pacifica told the council that two words added to the tree ordinance let property owners avoid the required two-for-one tree replacement or fees, draining the tree fund — and asked the council to fix it.
SFO runway repaving means more flight noise
San Francisco airport's major runway repaving from March 30 to November 14 will push more flights over the north end of Pacifica, with fewer nighttime hush-hour flights. Residents can report noise at 650-821-5100.
Opposition to federal offshore oil drilling
The council approved sending a letter opposing the proposed 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program, joining a statewide push against new offshore drilling along California's coast.