Neighbors press Pacifica council over repeated problems at unhosted short‑term rental on Beach Boulevard

Residents of the Beach Boulevard area and others told the council on April 13 that unhosted short‑term rentals (STRs) are degrading neighborhood quality and public safety.

Several neighbors who live adjacent to 1987 Beach Boulevard described repeated late‑night parties, property damage, illegal dumping and ongoing turnover that upends neighborhood stability. Multiple speakers — including Caitlyn Quinn and Laya Romero — said communication with property managers had been ineffective and that in some cases the property owner’s legal responses had intimidated residents who called police.

A representative of Marbella Lane, Yanan (Yanan) Sun, addressed the council and described efforts by her company to post notices, educate guests and operate responsibly. Ms. Sun said most guests are respectful but pleaded with the city to treat all parties equally. Neighbors disputed that narrative; one speaker said company attorneys had sent threatening letters to people who called police on unruly guests.

Context and requests: Speakers asked the council to accelerate Coastal Commission consideration of an amended city STR ordinance, strengthen enforcement of existing rules and ensure staffing to carry out enforcement. Residents asked for more immediate remedies while the Coastal Commission process continues (some respondents said revisiting the revised ordinance could be delayed a year).

Council response: Councilmembers encouraged complainants to file complaints and supply documentation (photos, police reports, video); staff said enforcement resources and procedural limits can constrain immediate remedies. Several residents requested that enforcement be prioritized because the delay in Coastal Commission review left neighborhoods in limbo.

Next procedural steps: Staff acknowledged the issue and reiterated that enforcement of existing rules remains the primary near‑term tool. Council indicated it would follow up with staff on enforcement capacity and urged neighbors to continue submitting incident reports to build evidence for enforcement and for coastal‑ordinance arguments.