Open Space & Agriculture Committee Members
The Open Space and Agriculture Committee consists of seven members who have interest, knowledge or experience in active and passive recreation, fish and wildlife, land trusts, local agriculture and farming, watershed management, wetland/riparian ecology and economic land use policy. Of the seven members, five must live within Arcata City limits and two may live or work in the Arcata Planning Area. See current vacancies and residency qualifications.
Terms
Committee members serve three year staggered terms ending April 30.
| Lisa Brown Term: 2014 |
Sarah Caldwell Term: 2016 |
| Uri Driscoll Term: 2016 |
Brad Freeman Term: 2014 |
| Brad Hendrickson Term: 2015 |
Kanton Levine Term: 2014 |
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Julie Perry - Chair |
Staff Liaison: Mark Andre Environmental Services |
Powers and Duties
The powers and duties of the Open Space and Agriculture Committee are as specified in the Arcata Municipal Code, Sections 2251 to 2254. These powers and duties are outlined as follows:
A. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, Commissions or City staff as appropriate in regard to matters that relate to policies affecting open space and agriculture.
B. To participate in the preparation and development of a detailed open space program to implement the Open Space Element of the General Plan.
C. To provide recommendations to the Council, Commissions or City staff as appropriate on the acquisition and/or protection opportunities for open space and agricultural lands.
D. To provide recommendations to the Council, Commissions or City staff as appropriate for specific actions to take to secure open space.
E. To provide recommendations to the Council, Commissions or City Staff as appropriate for promotion of sustainable agriculture.