PACIFIC BEACH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MEETINGS:
PB TOWN COUNCIL
PB PLANNING GROUP
DISCOVER PB
PB SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Who makes the decisions about PB issues, where are they made, and what are they about?
Did you know that local PB organizations make many discussions, decisions, and events about our community?
Become more informed about your community by attending one or more of these monthly meetings.
All groups are open to the public. You can attend to voice your neighborhood concerns during their public comment or volunteer to become a board member.
NOTE: All meetings offer “Non-Agenda public comment,” generally two minutes. Be concise: announce an upcoming event, raise a problem, provide a potential solution, or ask for help; bring handouts if appropriate.
PB TOWN COUNCIL:
Reports from many government agencies, including SDPD, Council District 2 office representatives, etc., are provided at monthly general meetings. Attendees often raise topics of interest, plus upcoming Town Council events. School and service club reps may report activities, problems, and requests for help. Votes are taken to advise city officials on important community issues.
When: Third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Crown Point Elementary, 4033 Ingraham St.
Website: http://www.pbtowncouncil.org/
PB PLANNING GROUP:
The city-recognized and regulated volunteer board upholds the PB Community Plan. Meetings include reports from Council District 2 office representatives and city departments. Speakers from agencies may include water main reports and upcoming plans on Rose Creek Bridge. Committees were formed for parking and traffic, code compliance, etc. Twenty-member board (15 residential, five business) reviews pending residential and business projects; recommendations sent to City Planning Dept.
When: Second Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: PB Taylor Library, 4275 Cass.
Website: http://www.pbplanning.org/
DISCOVER PB: (PB’s Business Improvement District (BID)):
Over 1,400 businesses pay into the BID according to size and number of employees. Monthly one-hour board of directors meetings discuss business information, activity updates, and financial reports.
When: First Tuesday of the month, noon**
Where: Discover PB office, 1503 Garnet
Website: https://pacificbeach.org/
** Call ahead to make sure there are no schedule changes. (858-273-3303)
PB SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE:
The PB Special Events Committee was formed in 2007. Its nine members include two each from DiscoverPB, the PB Town Council, and the PB Planning Group, plus three at-large members from the community. This advisory group reviews and votes on special events proposed for PB’s streets and gives its input to the City's Special Events Office. If you want to be an at-large committee member, call Sara Berns at 858-273-3303.
When: Meets on an as-needed basis. Third Tuesday, 6 p.m.**
Where: Discover PB office, 1503 Garnet
Website: http://www.pacificbeach.org/community_pbspecialevents
** Call ahead to make sure there are no schedule changes. (858-273-3303)