Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacifica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues with low priority
City agenda website transition and public notice
Resident Cliff Lawrence flagged that the old meeting portal stopped carrying agendas without notice, raising legal-notice concerns; staff explained the move to a new platform and how to re-sign up for emails.
Senior Connector Ride Program
Councilmember Bier questioned taxi charges in the check register; staff confirmed the charges fund the senior connector ride cab program, separate from the discontinued van program, and agreed to bring back a usage report.
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.
SB 707 remote access disruption policy
A new state law requires the city to keep Zoom access for all council meetings and to recess if the remote feed goes down. The council adopted the required policy and discussed adding language assistance and assistive listening notices to future agendas.
CERT program transfer to North County Fire
The budget moves Pacifica's CERT program from police to North County Fire Authority oversight, saving $20,000. Fire officials say the program continues with shared instructors and classes rotating between cities.
Sewer mainline relocation at the RV park
Councilmember Bier flagged an unfunded wastewater project to relocate a sewer mainline at the RV park that Coastal Commission staff considers at risk of failing — raising water-quality violation concerns.
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.
Public comment jurisdiction disputes
Two speakers were asked to redirect comments on Israel-related resolutions, prompting First Amendment objections from the floor and from a second speaker. The city attorney explained the limits of the limited public forum while the clerk confirmed speakers kept their full time.
EPSC youth membership question
Should the emergency preparedness commission get a youth member — and should that member vote? Legal and logistics worries (under-18 voting on appeals, Form 700 filings) pushed the group toward an ex officio seat, with a chat with the Youth Advisory Board to come.
San Mateo County Libraries Annual Report
New Pacifica Libraries Manager Hilary Ake reported 79,000 visitors and 230,000 items circulated last year, plus a permanent Memory Lab at Sharp Park, veterans services, citizenship prep classes, and a new digital literacy hub with 15 hours weekly of one-on-one tech help.
Proclamation Honoring Mary Ann Nihart
The council proclaimed its honor for former Mayor and Councilmember Mary Ann Nihart, who passed away December 11, 2025, after serving eight years on council including two terms as mayor. A celebration of life was set for January 31 at the Pacifica Community Center.
Youth Advisory Board council liaison
A high school student asked the council to appoint a liaison to the Youth Advisory Board — and the council did, splitting the role between Bier and Wright.