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Assistant City Manager Yuli Carter summarized the base‑budget approach, saying, “the base budget is what today’s services will cost us tomorrow.” City Finance Director Marisol Gomez gave the revenue estimate: “we're projecting 49,800,000.0 in revenues in general fund revenues, which is only 3% above the current year's revised budget level.”

Why it matters: the base budget is a staff exercise that keeps staffing and service levels unchanged and excludes policy‑level additions. Under that methodology staff projected $49.8 million in general‑fund revenue and $53.2 million in general‑fund expenditures — a roughly $3.2 million gap before accounting moves. Staff modeled a council‑directed reallocation of excess ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) receipts; applying $3.7 million of excess ERAF to the general fund reduced the projected shortfall and produced about $557,000 of one‑time available funds for council priorities. Staff also flagged a $2.3 million state VLF backfill as uncertain and said they are setting aside funds to cover a potential loss if the state does not provide the payment.

Key numbers and assumptions
- General‑fund revenue (base): $49,800,000 (projected; +3% vs. FY24‑25 revised)
- General‑fund operating expenditures (base): $53,200,000 (+11%)
- Projected gap before ERAF reallocation: approximately $3.2 million
- ERAF reallocation applied in staff model: $3,700,000, yielding $557,000 of one‑time availability
- VLF backfill amount at risk: $2,300,000 (state backfill not yet confirmed)
- Authorized/counted staffing (no changes in base): 200.75 FTEs; staff noted the city remains roughly 21% below peer staffing levels
- Pension/OPEB and PERS trust contributions called out as drivers of cost increases: staff included a PEP trust contribution of $283,000 and an additional PERS pension trust allocation of $2,214,000

Capital and enterprise highlights
- Staff included the full CIP in the base package so capital transfers are factored into the operating outlook. Major CIP items discussed included:
- Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system replacement at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant: $4.7 million; in construction and scheduled for completion in October 2025.
- Headworks improvements at the wastewater plant (feasibility/design underway; engineers estimated a multi‑million dollar scope and said a more precise cost will follow).
- Collection system projects: a planned Valimar / Rockaway Beach Avenue pipeline replacement (approximately $4.2 million; design under way, construction anticipated next fiscal year) and several pump station rehabilitation projects.
- Pavement resurfacing (FY25‑26): $1.8 million (anticipated to start June/July); annual striping $75,000; concrete/ADA improvements $436,000.
- Esplanade full trash capture device (stormwater treatment): $1.6 million, of which Caltrans is expected to contribute $1,440,000 because the device treats Caltrans right‑of‑way.
- Annex lighting (general fund contribution): $50,000.
- Enterprise funds (sewer/wastewater/parking) total roughly $37.9 million of the citywide budget; sewer charges alone were shown at about $22.3 million. Staff noted sewer rates will be returned to council for formal adoption in June so they can be placed on the tax roll.

Questions and council direction
Council members pressed staff on staffing levels, market pay, and the city’s structural fiscal picture. Council member Wright noted the city’s longstanding understaffing and asked what it would cost to bring pay and staffing closer to market; staff said that analysis would require more work but estimated the gap could be in the “multimillion‑dollar” range. Council members also asked about the UV project’s expected energy and ownership model; public works said additional solar panels are likely to be city‑owned and would modestly increase on‑site generation.

Staff emphasized budget limitations in the base package: the base does not assume any new positions, does not include labor contract settlements (current MOUs expire at year‑end), and does not add targeted programmatic enhancements. Staff said decision‑package requests for new services, staffing or policy‑level changes will be developed and ranked for council consideration in the next study session.

No formal council vote on the budget took place; staff asked for council feedback. Next steps in the public schedule are: Planning Commission review of CIP conformity on June 2, a council budget study session to consider city manager recommendations on June 9, and the formal budget hearing and adoption on June 23.

Speakers quoted or cited in this report include Assistant City Manager Yuli Carter; Finance and Administrative Services Director Marisol Gomez; City Manager Kevin Woodhouse; Public Works Deputy Roland Yip; and Engineering Manager Daniel Patton.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PCC 5/12/25 - Pacifica City Council Meeting - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Pacifica city staff told the City Council on May 12 that the city’s FY 2025–26 base budget shows a structural gap unless the council provides further direction on reallocated ERAF revenues and potential state backfill of vehicle license fee (VLF) revenues.","taxTitle","Pacifica, San Mateo County, California","taxId",54263,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059951,"Pacifica council appoints members to Measure Y oversight, Open Space and parks advisory panels",80,7734000,7814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293381-b0a14c636a21593fbc309bd0aba16495&start=7734&end=7814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293381-b0a14c636a21593fbc309bd0aba16495/thumbnail_7734000.jpg","/articles/6059951/Pacifica/San-Mateo-County/California/Pacifica-council-appoints-members-to-Measure-Y-oversight-Open-Space-and-parks-advisory-panels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059951-bf1b88027d7615f4b4938e94a6dc9db8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771057854&Signature=h46sFazCk2cmL56G89~FFgujNDGuSCNDWXA1nBp5Ag7Y6-rOH4ltiAN9NHwB3zGtPHxO6kHQJ6aI5t4~-ku4nQ5nRnaJf9xprOB9833tCu-lw0wf3UuywKHcePYrUYZK9-scsmZKfHcxAIsQRr8w90rCid2Uk1VNUE1osfwrnwE6xxC~CMViM5VgGFVNhMv08s1OWwwCHHwsz9j2nEd1U~zCv8IfW1ETF7hRe-~KQpwn5hCxMqXGrjnnbz3V0ASX16tGC3j18Bwir40wNCTihNPIrb~yg1DlcShV1Gm7EisiNMFbrto3ow8ImD1IMMvyW0sVMjm~vJyd3N3~h7GMjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 12 meeting the Pacifica City Council filled multiple volunteer positions on advisory bodies, approving nominations by recorded motion and unanimous vote.

Appointments and formal actions (as announced at the meeting):
- Beautification Advisory Committee (partial term to March 2027): Taylor Seebaugh. Motion to appoint made by Mayor Pro Tem Christine Bowles and seconded by Council Member Beier; council announced a unanimous vote.
- Measure Y Citizens Oversight Committee (three full 4‑year terms to May 2029): Dave Griesbach, Nicholas Houman, and Cary Skamizi. Motion to appoint made by Council Member Greg Wright and seconded by Council Member Beier; appointment passed unanimously.
- Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee (three full 4‑year terms to May 2029): Mark Hubbell, Aaron Reif, and Erica Woll. Motion and second were recorded by council (motion announced as made by Council Member Bridal in the public record and seconded by Council Member Espinosa); appointment passed unanimously.
- Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission (one full 4‑year term to May 2029): Michael Watkins. Motion to appoint made by Council Member Myra Espinosa and seconded by Mayor Sue Beckmeyer; appointment passed unanimously.

Why it matters: these advisory bodies review projects, suggest policy direction, and advise staff on matters related to beautification, Measure Y sales‑tax oversight, open‑space protection, parks and recreation programming and facilities. The Measure Y oversight appointments are notable because the committee monitors spending of the city’s voter‑approved half‑cent sales tax dedicated to city services.

Public comment and recusals
During the public comment period one resident raised the possibility of conflicts of interest where developers or applicants might appear before an advisory body (a concern raised specifically about one applicant with developer ties). Councilmembers and the city clerk noted municipal code requirements that appointees recuse themselves from matters where they have a conflict; the council did not take any additional action on that point at this meeting.

The council clerk’s office confirmed recruitment, advertising and interview steps for each vacancy; interviews occurred on May 5 for most applicants. All appointments at this meeting were made by motion, second and unanimous council vote.","The City Council voted unanimously on several commission and committee appointments on May 12, filling seats on the Beautification Advisory Committee, the Measure Y Citizens Oversight Committee, the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee, and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059957,"California Coastal Commission certifies Pacifica’s local coastal land use plan; council calls approval a start for adaptation work",394,3050000,3444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293381-b0a14c636a21593fbc309bd0aba16495&start=3050&end=3444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293381-b0a14c636a21593fbc309bd0aba16495/thumbnail_3050000.jpg","/articles/6059957/Pacifica/San-Mateo-County/California/California-Coastal-Commission-certifies-Pacificas-local-coastal-land-use-plan-council-calls-approval-a-start-for-adaptation-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059957-8d66d2d419307b61fa4f51341d1a7fac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771057854&Signature=VSgj7mtjE1wNyg3VNBw6DG~d9ORLWZ59efACvg75Ei7YRr3gK3dBitqqBsgv8LoVdn33V9n6C-8JRjJJV00twBnUU~1jxZsJ7FEBl89tqfaycsn49junPL98JlRJv3LZ7AolTsW0bYET-fn4FkFesyKJ4b1g1X58j1gcVO8H~aoquKDTPCumupgLKrjdBnjI3KMaJjjTfBP-xmx5j28xiES9UStz6gIHiMCUaiGwTgEr-WrpO8o9Cnxoc13B98RWljjnk42LEHUf2tYuGNw5RvswdHGCCbP20EL7SLr94uPkX2FltBPd7iJck9TZMjFjkXydobZoRLHazGeHg9uEsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California Coastal Commission certified Pacifica’s Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP), council members said during the May 12 City Council meeting — a milestone the city’s leaders described as the start of hands‑on planning for sea‑level rise and coastal adaptation.

Council members and staff said the certification is not an endpoint. Council member Sue Beckmeyer summarized the city’s posture after the Coastal Commission hearing by emphasizing continued work and partnership: council statements noted that certification allows Pacifica to move into adaptation planning and to pursue grant funding to support projects on the shore.

Why it matters: certification authorizes Pacifica to implement local policies consistent with state coastal policy and is the prerequisite for seeking certain coastal grants and permits. Council members praised planning staff for their work through several leadership changes in the planning division, and Coastal Commission staff said they found points of overlap in vision among local stakeholders.

What commissioners and staff said
- Council members reported hearing supportive comments from Coastal Commission staff and commissioners who appreciated Pacifica’s proactive planning approach. The council described the commission’s reaction as constructive and noted the city’s approach emphasizes “proactive planning rather than a reactive response.”
- The city manager and planning staff characterized the certification as a beginning: staff and commissioners said the document positions Pacifica to move toward adaptation measures such as nature‑based strategies, infrastructure resilience and grant‑funded projects.

Context and next steps
Council members and planning staff stressed that certification does not end the work: implementation requires a multi‑year program of studies, public engagement, and project design. City staff pointed to potential funding sources such as the Ocean Protection Council and other state grant programs that could support planning and construction. The council said staff will return with processes and timelines for community engagement and for rolling out adaptation projects in the months ahead.

Speakers and participants cited in this report included planning staff members and multiple council members who attended the Coastal Commission hearing. Council members urged residents to watch the commission proceedings and to join forthcoming local discussions about specific adaptation options and timelines.","The City of Pacifica secured certification of its Local Coastal Land Use Plan from the California Coastal Commission. Council members and staff said the certification allows the city to move from policy development to implementation planning for sea‑level rise adaptation and coastal resiliency, and they flagged grant opportunities and continued","actionData","errors"]

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