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Pacifica • 2026-01-26 • 05:00 PM
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Meeting summary
What Happened
- Pacifica City Council met on 2026-01-26. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on budget, fees, or fiscal policy, appointments, commissions, or committees, and mayor boles understands that, even though we have an adaptation plan with strategies, those were never adopted as that is where things became difficult at....
- Public comment: There were no public comments.
Key Decisions
- Vice Mayor Wright stated they had a transition with LAFCO with some new appointed people and, as the newest commissioner, he got re-elected to the Budget Committee.
- Appointed Mayor Boles as the liaison to the Climate Action and Resilience Committee.
- City Manager Woodhouse added that it is important to look at the LCLUP as a policy document that Council approved and Coastal Commission certified which includes all kinds of policies.
- The SSRAs are a set of policies that fulfill the neighborhood’s approach direction and phased approach that Council built into the approved LCLUP and Coastal Commission certified.
- Mayor Boles understands that, even though we have an adaptation plan with strategies, those were never adopted as that is where things became difficult at some point in the community.
- 1 routine procedural action was detected, such as agenda-order or adjournment actions; these are not treated as the main public outcomes.
- 2 informational items are noted separately below.
Why It Matters
- This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
- Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
- Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation.
- These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
Topics Discussed
- Nihart received a standing ovation from people all over the county as she did a lot to advance policies and programs for us regionally.
- He looks forward to working with all of Council and is grateful for the warm welcome he has already received from Director Updegrave, City staff, and community at large.
What Happens Next
- Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
- Mayor Boles adjourned the meeting at 9:37 pm in memory of Robert Caughlan who passed away last weekend.
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Notice of Completion for the Civic Center Campus Facilities Improvement Project
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Notice of Completion for the Linda Mar Pump Station Upgrade Project
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Approve Naming of the Existing Switchback Section of the Rockaway Multipurpose Trail Segment which Connects Rockaway Beach to Pacifica State Beach Park as the “Lynn Adams Trail”.
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2026 City Council Liaison Assignment(s) to Climate Action & Resilience Committee (CARC)
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Local Coastal Land Use Plan Implementation: Coastal Access and Resilience Program and the Shoreline Adaptation Program
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Council Communications
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Adjourn
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00a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: One Case.
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6:00 PM Open Session
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Call to Order
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Roll Call
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Reading of Land Acknowledgment
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Salute to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Wright
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Closed Session Report
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Special Presentations
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A. Presentation: San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) Annual Report
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B. Proclamation in Honor / Memory of Mary Ann Nihart
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Staff Communications
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Consent Calendar
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Staff Report Printout
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Attachment A: Minutes of 11-17-2025 City Council Special Meeting
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Attachment B: Minutes of 11-24-2025 City Council Special and Regular Meeting
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Civic Center Campus Project- NOTICE OF COMPLETION
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Resolution Printout
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Attachment A: Task Order No 3 MSA Freyer Laureta C004B 1-26-2026 FL Signed
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Attachment B: Change Order - CCO_11
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Attachment C: Linda Mar Pump Station Project NOTICE OF COMPLETION
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Staff Report Printout
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Attachment A - Trail Location
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Attachment B - Administrative Policy No. 79 - City FacilitiesProperty Naming Policy
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Public Comments on Items Not on the Posted Agenda
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Public Hearings - NONE.
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Resolution Printout
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Consideration
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Staff Report Printout
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Attachment A: 2026 Council Liaison Assignments
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Staff Report Printout
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