Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacifica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in environment with medium priority
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.
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.