RESOLUTION NO. 44-2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA
CREATING AN OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 31-2013
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Council reviewed the function of City Commissions and Committees and held a Study Session on March 20, 2013; and
WHEREAS, natural areas and parks surround the City of Pacifica, contribute to its beauty and character, and remain a valued asset for our community; and
WHEREAS, there was an Open Space Advisory Committee without an authorizing resolution and a Golden Gate National Recreation Area Advisory Committee with an expired authorizing resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Council determined that it would be beneficial to combine the functions of the two committees into one committee called the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee that would 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 and areas operated by San Mateo County Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the committee shall also advise the City Council on other pertinent open space issues, the current priority objectives of the committee shall be to make recommendations to the City Council on: (1) The Policy and Procedures of the National Park Service ("NPS") as they relate to areas of the GGNRA within the City of Pacifica and adjacent communities; (2) Issues surrounding the transfer of ownership of Cattle Hill and the Pedro Point Headlands to the NPS; (3) Access and operation of the San Mateo County Parks in the City of Pacifica including the San Pedro Valley County Park and the Devil's Slide Trail County Park; and (4) Ways in which these areas can contribute to the economy of the City; and
WHEREAS, the committee may also advise applicants on properties listed in the Open Space Task Force report and on other open space issues.
Recommendations of the committee will be solely advisory; and WHEREAS, while some of the recommended actions of the Open Space Task Force Report have been completed, the report should remain the basic reference for the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, The Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee will be comprised of nine (9) members selected by the Council from the community at large; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 31-2013, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacifica Creating an Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee (the "OSPAC Resolution"); and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2015 the City Council considered amending the OSPAC Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 31-2013 is hereby rescinded; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pacifica does hereby authorize the creation of the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee to consist of 9 members appointed by the City Council with the goals and objectives as stated in this resolution.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica on November 23, 2015, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES, Councilmembers: Keener, O'Neill, Nihart, Digre, Ervin NOES, Councilmembers: None
ABSENT, Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers: None
Mike Peere
Mike O'Neill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathu l'Cornere
Káthy O'Connell, City Clerk