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Pacifica • 2026-03-07 • 09:00 AM
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Saturday, March 7
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What Happened
  • Pacifica City Council met on 2026-03-07. 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, review of adopted strategic plan and work program” and “d., and review of adopted strategic plan and work program facilitator larson introduced discussion of the six key elements of the strategic plan: mission ( what we....
  • Public comment: Public Comment (no earlier than 10:15 am) Mayor Boles opened Public Comments.
Key Decisions
  • Assistant City Manager Carter added that they included in the projections the salary savings strategy of 5%, which could easily be $2M, that Council approved at budget to minimize the deficit to the extent we could.
  • Review of Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program” and “D.
  • Review of Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program Facilitator Larson introduced discussion of the six key elements of the Strategic Plan: Mission ( what we do), Vision (what we are becoming), Values (how we approach our work), Goals (how we will achieve our Vision), Strategies (how we will achieve our Goals) and the Implementation Action Plan (Staff Work...
  • Review Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program Facilitator Larson began the discussion of Council Goals and Strategies, stating that the City has five goals, and since the Council has adopted this Strategic Plan the number one goal has been to “Enhance Organizational and Fiscal Stability”, as we can’t do Goals 2 – 5 if we are not focused on Goal 1.
  • City Council Strategic Plan Update and Priority Setting through June 2027 PROPOSED ACTION: Undertake a facilitated strategic planning workshop to review the adopted Strategic Plan and to provide direction on the highest priorities through the next fiscal year ending June 2027.
  • Facilitator Larson reviewed the adopted Mission with Council and Council confirmed no changes to the Mission statement, “The City of Pacifica provides exceptional services, maintains the small-town feel and safety of its unique community, and stewards its environment, coastal beauty, and recreational opportunities.” The Council confirmed no changes to...
  • 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.
  • These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
Topics Discussed
  • City Council Study Session 2 March 07, 2026 RESULT: NO VOTE REQUIRED A.
  • Top recent accomplishments noted included: Housing Element completed / adopted; LCLUP Certification; Beach Blvd Site RFQ released, labor negotiations completed; onboarding of Council and staff; Short-Term Rentals update moving ahead; Climate Action Plan...
What Happens Next
  • Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
  • Mayor Boles adjourned the study session at 4:00 p.m.
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City Council Strategic Plan Update and Priority Setting through June 2027
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Reading of Land Acknowledgment
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Salute to the Flag led by Mayor Boles
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DISCUSSION OUTLINE - CITY OF PACIFICA STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
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Attachment A - City of Pacifica Strategic Plan (Updated April, 2025)
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Attachment B - PacificaSP2026 DISCUSSION OUTLINE
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Attachment C - Updated Financial Forecast
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Attachment D - City of Pacifica Mid-Point Strategic Plan Overview 2026-3-7
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Attachment E - City of Pacifica Strategic Plan Overview (all items, 12-31-25)
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D. City Values: "Collaborative Teamwork"
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E. Public Comment (no earlier than 10:15 am)
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G. Review of Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program
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H. Priorities through June 2027 (discuss by adopted Goals, below)
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1) Enhance Organizational and Fiscal Stability (PRIORITY FOCUS)
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** Meeting Break ** (to be determined during discussion above)
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2) Improve and Steward City Intrastructure, Streets and Facilities
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4) Pursue Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
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5) Broaden Public Communications and Collaboration
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I. Next Steps and Wrap-up
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