News and notes from the Pacific Beach Town Council meeting Feb. 16. • Several members voiced concerns over the effect the homeless community is having in Pacific Beach. In particular, the Pacific Beach-Taylor Library was said to be an area with rampant homeless and illegal activity, causing some residents to say they feel uncomfortable going there. Capt. Al Guaderrama, the newly-named captain of the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division, said his staff will look into the issue, but he eminded the audience that “being homeless is not a crime.” • On a related issue, members voiced a desire for the city to issue an oversize-vehicle ordinance for Pacific Beach because they say people are living in vehicles. Although it is illegal to live in one’s car on a public street, vehicles are allowed to stay in the same parking spot for 72 hours and officers cannot enter vehicles without the owner’s permission. • SDPD Sgt. Alan Alvarez said the department is building a case against a vandal who has defaced windows on several businesses in Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. The SDPD is seeking the public’s help. • Thyme Curtis, who represents District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer, said a new design — including planting — for the restroom at the bottom of Law Street has been approved by the Pacific Beach Planning Committee. There has also been talk of building a new permanent lifeguard tower in the vicinity of Tourmaline Street. • Curtis said upgrades have been made to the flood pump at the corner of Mission Boulevard and Pacific Beach Drive, but temporary pumps will continue to be used through the spring until the permanent pump can be completely fixed. • A new hostel opening on Emerald Street near Mission Boulevard has some residents concerned about potential noise. But Curtis pointed out that it is in a commercial visitor zone and allowed by law. • The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a party open to the public on Mar. 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. • Newly-appointed PBTC President Joe Wilding conducted his first meeting since taking over the position.