Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee

Committee Info

Staff Liaison:
Tina Wehrmeister
Planning Director/ Assistant City Manager
email: twehrmeister@pacifica.gov
T: 650-738-7341

General Inquiries
Planning Department
email: permittech@pacifica.gov

Committee Meeting Times/Location:

The Committee meets at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are generally held in the EOC Room at the Pacifica Police Station, 2075 Coast Highway, Pacifica. On occasion, the Committee meets in other locations. Please check the current Agenda or call the Planning Department for latest information at (650) 738-7341.

Committee Purpose/Objectives:

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 and areas operated by the San Mateo County Parks Department.

The primary objectives of the committee are to make recommendations to the City Council on 1) the policy and procedures of the National Park Service 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 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.

Resolution No. 44-2015 - City Council Resolution Creating the Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee

2022 Preservation Award

OSPAC is soliciting nominations for the Open Space Preservation Award. The award is granted in recognition of individuals and/or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution towards the preservation of open space in the City of Pacifica. The award consists of a written proclamation that will be announced and presented at a future City Council meeting. Submissions should state the reasons as to why the nominee should receive the award. Written submissions shall be received before 5:00 PM on February 16, 2022 by the Planning Department c/o Conny O'Connor, Senior Planner (540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 and/or boconnor@pacifica.gov). OSPAC will also be accepting verbal nominations during its February 16th meeting at 6:00 PM via Zoom (link will be provided on the agenda posted on this page at least 72 hours prior to meeting). Nominations are available for public view here: https://cityofpacifica.egnyte.com/fl/sNeR3YRmg2.

Committee Members:

Name	Role	Represents	Email	Term Expires
Arlene Patton	Chair	At-Large Member	pattona@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2022
JoAnne Arnos	Vice Chair	At-Large Member	arnosj@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2025
Paul Durkee	Committee Member	At-Large Member	durkeep@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2024
Kate Johnson	Committee Member	At-Large Member	johnsonk@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2024
Julie Lancelle	Committee Member	At-Large Member	lancelleJ@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2025
Ellen Natesan	Committee Member	At-Large Member	natesane@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2023
Aaron Read	Committee Member	At-Large Member	reada@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2023
Pete Shoemaker	Committee Member	At-Large Member	shoemakerp@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2023
Jim Sullivan	Committee Member	At-Large Member	sullivanj@ci.pacifica.ca.us	05/31/2022

Committee Staff and Council Liaisons

Name	Role	Title	Email	Phone
Bonny O'Connor	Staff Liaison	Senior Planner	boconnor@pacifica.gov	650-738-7341
Mary Bier	City Council Liaison	City Council Member	bierm@ci.pacifica.ca.us	650-516-6034