Open Space and
Parkland Advisory
Com m ittee
2021 -2022 Annual Report to the Pacifica City
Council
June 13, 2022
Pacifica
currently has
6.5 acres of
city parks
and play
fields, and
2,927 acres
of regional
parks and
beaches
Benefits of Open Space
Healthy com m unities
Tourism and econom ic growth
Natural beauty
Boosts property values
Buffers and m itigates im pacts of clim ate
change
OSPAC Purpose
(Resolution 4 4 -2015)
The Open Space and Parkland Advisory Com m ittee
(OSPAC) has been established to consider issues related to:
Natural areas that are proposed to be dedicated to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA),
Lands that are proposed to be dedicated open space,
Parklands that are under the jurisdiction of the
GGNRA, Areas operated by the San Mateo County
Parks Departm ent,
Ways in which these areas can contribute to the
econom y of the City.
Open Space Task Force Report
(Second Edition, 2000)
Analyzed 34 properties within Pacifica
Led to preservation of open spaces such as
Mori Point, Pedro Point Headlands, Mila gra and
others
Led to new trail developm ents
Led to establishm ent of Pacifica Land Trust
Rem ains the basic reference for OSPAC
Finds that the City should investigate m ethods
of funding open space acquisition, including
bonds
OSPAC m ay advise applicants on properties
listed in the Open Space Task Force report and
on other open space issues
OSPAC Activities
Presented findings on com m unity im pacts associated with increased visitation to Mori Point to City Council in July 2021 . Presentation resulted in the City Mana ger sending a letter to GGNRA for suggested im provem ents to the Mori Point
entrance.
Letter was supported by Jackie Speier
OSPAC Activities
(Continued)
Brought a recom m endation
to nam e a form ally unnam ed trail on Cattle Hill
“Ahni Trail” to City Council in
July 2021.
The trail nam e recognizes
the historic use of the area
by indigenous people. OSPAC
coordinated with surviving
descendants of the
Ram aytush Ohlone, GGNRA,
GGNPC, and the public to
identify the recom m ended
trail nam e.
OSPAC Activities
(Continued)
Participated in the planning
of the Ahni Trail ribbon
cutting event which was
coordinated with the
anniversary of the OhlonePortolá Herita ge Hike.
Provided feedback to the
applicant of the
developm ent project at TBD
Am apola Ave.
OSPAC Activities
(Continued)
Created a subcom m ittee to research funding
opportunities to preserve and m aintain open space.
Created a subcom m ittee to draft an updated
resolution for OSPAC and presented the resolution
to Council. Council has included review of City
Com m ission and Com m ittee Charters as a FY
2022-2 3 City Council Priority.
Preservation Award
The Preservation Award honors individuals or
groups who have contributed to preserving or
m aintaining Pacifica’s open spaces, parklands or
other areas adjacent to Pacifica .
2022
Kathy Kellerm an
Thank you!
Open Space and Parkland Advisory Com m ittee:
Name Term
JoAnne Arnos 5/ 25
Sarah Cardona 5/24
Kate Johnson 5/24
Julie Lancelle 5/25
Ellen Natesan 5/23
Arlene Patton 5/22
Aaron Read 5/23
Pete Shoem aker 5/23