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The Open Space and Ecology Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and consists of five members appointed by the City Council. For more details see the Open Space and Ecology Committee Bylaws.

The function of the Open Space and Ecology Committee shall encompass consideration of the following areas of responsibility.

• Open space planning, maintenance and monitoring. 

• Ecological issues that affect the natural environment in Brisbane.

• City practices and programs related to natural resource conservation.  

Some examples of specific issues and topics that the Open Space Committee may address include:

1. Water and energy conservation.

2. Annual open space report.

3. Annual evaluation of the HCP.

4. Public information and education on ecological issues. 

5. Recycling/solid waste reduction issues.

6. Wetlands preservation and enhancement issues. 

7. Preservation and enhancement of the Brisbane Lagoon pursuant to goals and objectives adopted by the City Council. 

8. Issues related to pollution, toxic waste and contamination. 

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Agendas are available for review at the Brisbane Library, City Hall, and Mission Blue Center. For further information please contact, Fred Smith at (415) 508-2112 or email Fred Smith.

Committee Members:

Leesa Whitten Greenlee,  Chair

Lori Liu

Glenn Gieldman

Mary Gutekanst

Ray Miller