Open Space and
Parkland Advisory
Committee
2022-2023 Annual Report to the Pacifica City Council
June 12, 2023
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 communities
Tourism and economic growth
Natural beauty
Boosts property values
Buffers and mitigates impacts of climate
change
OSPAC Purpose
(Resolution 44-2015)
The Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee
(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 Department,
Ways in which these areas can contribute to the
economy of the City.
Open Space Task Force Report
(Second Edition, 2000)
Analyzed 51 properties within Pacifica
Led to preservation of open spaces such as Mori
Point, Pedro Point Headlands, Milagra and others
Led to new trail developments
Led to establishment of Pacifica Land Trust
Remains the basic reference for OSPAC
Finds that the City should investigate methods of
funding open space acquisition, including bonds
OSPAC may advise applicants on properties listed in
the Open Space Task Force report and on other open
space issues
OSPAC Activities
Requested a review of the OSPAC 2015 resolution at the City’s Goal Setting meeting on March 26, 2022. Presentation resulted in the City Council agreeing to a review of OSPAC’s resolution along with other City Commissions and Committees and the formation of a City Council ad hoc committee.
OSPAC is a conduit to the Community, such as staying engaged with progress of the conditions at Mori Point.
OSPAC maintains relationships with other organizations such as Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District to discuss funding and other Open Space management issues.
Provided feedback to the applicant of the development project at 570 Crespi Dr.
OSPAC Activities
(Continued)
Responded to multiple concerns from the public regarding the degradation of the newly named Ahni Trail on Cattle Hill due to historical neglect, increased use during the Covid 19 emergency, and weather conditions.
Held three community workdays along with multiple one on one workdays with more than 60 community
volunteers. There is an estimated 300 hours of volunteer time over five weeks already invested in this project.
With community volunteers, documented over 50
locations using physical flagging and creating waypoints on Cal topo mapping.
Screen Shot of Cal topo map
Red is needs repair. Green is repaired.
SampleTrail:Feb 14th 2023
Construction
March 2023
OSPAC Activities (Continued)
Complete! Complete!
Our First
Workday
Trail Builders
A coalition of hikers,
mountain bikers and
Open Space
Advocates!
May 13th 2023 Workday
Preservation Award
The Preservation
Award honors
individuals or
groups who have
contributed to
preserving or
maintaining
Pacifica’s open
spaces, parklands
or other areas
adjacent to
Pacifica.
2023 Jim Sullivan
Thank you!
Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee:
Name Term
JoAnne Arnos 5/25
Sarah Cardona 5/24
Ian McDermod 5/25
Lauren Goodmiller 5/24
Julie Lancelle 5/25
Ellen Natesan 5/23
Arlene Patton 5/26
Aaron Read 5/23
Amanda Skaggs 5/26