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Home My Public Portal About20050112 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 05-01 Regional Open ..--e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ( F[FiBRAI'ING JO %A-,ARS OF oP1,N SIIA<,i t4E FSFW AI'I()N Meeting 05-01 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:30 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—Government Code Section 54956.8 Real Property—Santa Clara County APN 562-23-008 Agency Negotiator—Mike Williams and Craig Britton Negotiating Paqy—R. Interiano 2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation California Government Code § 54956.9(a ) Name of Case—Citizens for Responsible Open Space v. San Mateo County LAFCo, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV 442954 7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS— Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA—M. Davey ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—M. Davey *** ADOPTION OF MINUTES—October 27, 2004 BOARD BUSINESS 7:40* 1 Election of Officers of the Board of Directors for the 2005 Calendar Year—S. Thielfoldt 7:50* 2 Approval of 2005 Legislative Consulting Services Agreement with Public Policy Advocates; Authorize General Manager to Execute the Legislative Consulting Services Agreement for Legislative Consulting Services in Sacramento—C. Britton 8:00* 3 Dedication Status of District Lands, Adopt Resolution Dedicating Interests in Certain District Lands for Public Open Space Purposes— D. Woods 330 Distel Circle 650-6g1-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6g7-0485 fax www,openspace.org Deane Littie,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton I J Meeting 05-01 Page 2 8:15* 4 Adoption of Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines—Legislative, Finance & Public Affairs Committee 8:30* 5 Appointment of the Administration and Budget Committee Members for 2005 Calendar Year By the President With Consent of the Board—S. Thielfoldt 8:40* 6 Renewal of Investment Authority and Adoption of Revised Annual Statement of Investment Policy; Adopt Resolution to Renew District Controller's Investment Authority Until January 11, 2006 and Approve District's Revised Statement of Investment Policy—M. Foster 7 Amendments to District's Conflict of Interest Code; Adopt Resolution Amending District's Conflict of Interest Code—S. Thielfoldt REVISED CLAIMS 8:50* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District Directors and Staff; opportunity to refer public or Board questions to Staff for factual information; request Staff to report back to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or direct Staff to place a matter on a future agenda. CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED(IF NECESSARY) 9:15* ADJOURNMENT TIMES ARE ESTIMATED AND ITEMS MAY APPEAR EARLIER OR LATER THAN LISTED. AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OF ORDER. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. All items on the consent calendar maybe approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Manager, and members of'the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of'the Consent Calendar, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT T14E DISTRICT CLERK AT(650)691-1200. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE DISTRICT TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING. Regional Open Sp__,-e o MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-01 'i 1113RAI'ti{y 30 €ARS i?I' 01'1 N S PA C I VRh SHh,V1I10N Meeting 05-03 January 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM I AGENDA ITEM Election of Board Officers for 2005 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION`-- Elect Officers of the Board for the 2005 calendar year. DISCUSSION Pursuant to Section 1.22 of your Rules of Procedure, you are required to elect new Board Officers for the calendar year at your first regular meeting in January. The election will be by signed ballot and counted by the District Clerk. After the election, the ballots will be available for public inspection. The Board's Rules of Procedure list the order of officers to be elected as follows: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. The Treasurer is an automatic member of the Administration and Budget Committee. Separate ballots will be used to elect each Board Office. Nominations are called for first. When nominations are closed, election by ballot for that office will then proceed. Prepared by: Margaret Reimche, Sr. Administrative Assistant Contact person: Sally Thielfoldt, District Clerk 33o Dlstel Circle 650-691-12oo Info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gr-0485 fax www.openSpace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open SpWe R-05-02 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 04-01 It HWA IA NG 1,0 '1[,\RS OF 01'�N SPA( i, P V F,;i R%A H)N January 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Approval of Legislative Consulting Services Agreement r 2005 with,Public Policy Advocates GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEN, TION Authorize the General Manager to execute the Consulting Services Agreement with Public Policy Advocates for legislative consulting services in Sacramento. DISCUSSION In January of each year, the Board considers approval of a legislative consulting agreement for legislative services in Sacramento for the benefit of the District. For 16 years, these services have been provided at a below-market cost by Ralph Heim of the firm Public Policy Advocates ("PPA"). The General Manager recommends that the District continue to contract with PPA because of the high quality of Ralph Heim's services, his ongoing familiarity with the District's programs, his involvement in projects expected to continue in 2005, and the special circumstances of these services. The Consulting Services Agreement with PPA is for a one-year term for legislative consulting services in Sacramento. The terms and conditions of the proposed agreement remain generally unchanged. The consulting fee of$1,100.00 per month, plus a monthly expense allowance of$5 5.00 has not increased since 1989. The contracted services are to commence January 1, 2005 and continue through December 31, 2005. Ralph Heim will continue to represent the District and will provide excellent service at a very modest cost, especially considering the returns to the District. He has worked very effectively on the District's behalf and has done an outstanding job of protecting the District's legislative interests. We look forward to working with Mr. Heim to represent the District's interests in Sacramento this coming year. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as Above 33o Distel Circle 650-69i-72oo infoCo)openspace,org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www,openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spy.t-,e R-05-05 Meeting05-01 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 12, 2005 (AAA,BRAYIN( )O YA,,A€;S M- (WIN arACI Pt<P,1z R"AII0N AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Dedication Status of District Lands GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached Resolution dedicating interests in certain District lands for public open space purposes. INTRODUCTION In accordance with the Board's Dedicated Lands Policy as last amended January 22, 1986 (see Report R-86-03),an annual report indicating the status of District lands as dedicated or undedicated is to be presented to you in December of each year. According to this policy: "Normally,undedicated lands t ark or ens ace or both purposes, within the District's boundaries will be held for future dedicationo p op p pure but only after the necessary planning,boundary adjustments,provision for permanent access and other possible changes in configuration,which may involve the disposal or exchange of interests in all or portions of such lands, have been completed." Formal dedications are usually made in December on the basis of the annual report. During the year,part of the use and management planning decisions the Board makes for specific parcels and preserves is whether to indicate by motion an intention to dedicate certain interests in land, such as fee title or open space or trail easements. Note that although a motion of intent to dedicate might be adopted when the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for a new land purchase is approved,this does not mean that the property would necessarily be dedicated the following December. That is because it is usually prudent to wait until the Comprehensive, or at least Interim,Use and Management Plan for the entire preserve is adopted or reviewed. Since it might benefit the program of the District at some future time to apply development density credits from dedicated District land to other lands,dedication of these credits is not normally included at the time of the annual dedications. The idea behind withholding potential density credits from dedication,while dedicating the land itself for public open space purposes, is that these credits may represent an asset of the District which may be of substantial value in the future. The credits might be used for transfer to private property,potentially increasing the allowed development density on that property. This might be done in connection with a joint development application with the private party. In exchange, some of that property might be permanently preserved or the District might receive a cash payment,which could be used for purchase of open space land in another location. Joint development plans and transfer of development rights are,of course, subject to Board approval and appointment by the city or county in which the land lies. A further rationale is that the District, in asserting its potential right to use these credits, may be able to counter proposals to increase allowed development densities that are based on the argument that the potential development,which the District is precluding by buying open space,can be put somewhere else in the hillsides. Since the District has, in effect,paid for this density, it can be argued that the District, if anyone, should benefit. Status Summary: Table 1 gives a summary of the dedication status of District preserves. Only those parcels for which transactions have closed and title has passed to the District on or before December 31, 2004 are 330 Distel Circle 650-6gi-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022--14.04 65o•69i-0485 fax www,openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton 6;.1Z1711 iv..,eE ,aF.s R-05-05 Page 2 included. The interest in land that the District holds, i.e., fee title,easement,or other(lease,management agreement, etc.), is listed for each category. Rights of first refusal and/or reversions to the District are not included. The District holds an interest in 49,395 acres of land;44,583 acres in fee, and 4,812 acres in lesser interests. The District added 463 acres in fee since December 10, 2003, and 24 acres of lesser interests, for a total of 487 acres. RECOMMENDED DEDICATIONS Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve The 148.96-acre former Presentation Center property is located near the intersection of Summit Road and Bear Creek Road. It is comprised of steep and densely wooded north-facing slopes that form a major part of the scenic backdrop to Lexington Reservoir Basin. A grant was provided by the California State Coastal Conservancy's San Francisco Bay Conservancy Grant Program to assist with the acquisition,and as part of the funding agreement required the property to be dedicated. The property was acquired in 2003 as part of a larger transaction that included a parcel of land within Santa Cruz County and a trail easement near the Presentation Center parking lot that are not recommended for dedication at this time. The property provides valuable viewshed,wildlife habitat,watershed resources and trail use opportunities. The 6-acre former Arlie Land and Cattle Company property was acquired in 2000 and is located on the east side of Bear Creek Road. Although initially on the southern fringe of the preserve, it recently became surrounded by District land when the Presentation Center property was acquired. The wooded property includes a prominent hilltop and, like the Presentation Center property, is highly visible from the Lexington Reservoir Basin. Coal Creek Open Space Preserve In July 2004,the District acquired the 9.7-acre former Ball property located on the upper portion of Alpine Road trail near the intersection of Page Mill Road. The property is bounded by District land to the west that has been previously dedicated. Most importantly,the property is part of the Corte Madera Creek headwaters and includes a portion of Alpine Road that serves as an important regional trail connection between Portola Valley and District preserves along Skyline Boulevard. The property provides important trail use opportunities,wildlife habitat and watershed protection. El Sereno Open Space Preserve The 258.55-acre former Krone-Bishop property forms a significant part of the scenic backdrop to the Town of Monte Sereno. The western portion of the property encompasses the headwaters of San Thomas Aquinas Creek. Overlook Trail,originating at the end of Overlook Road,provides a key access point for trail users wishing to explore the upper reaches of the El Sereno Open Space Preserve. Acquired in 2000,the property was initially withheld from dedication to allow time to resolve adjacent land use issues,easement rights and the development of water system being undertaken by San Jose Water Company. In 2001,the water system was completed and a small portion of the property was deeded in fee and easement to San Jose Water with the District retaining a trail easement to allow public access around a water tank site. Dedication of this property does not include an access easement at the northwest corner of the property that is the subject of a dispute with an adjacent property owner. The 1.41-acre former Richmond property is located between Overlook Trail and Littlebrook Drive to the east of the newly constructed water tank. As part of the Krone-Bishop property acquisition,the District became party to litigation existing at the time of purchase,with the owner of this small parcel where a landslide had occurred. In 2002,the case was settled and the District acquired the 1.41-acre property. The property is steeply wooded and highly visible from Overlook Trail. J R-05-05 Page 3 Monte Bello Open Space Preserve In 2003,the District completed the acquisition of the remaining 6.25%interest in the former Maridon property, located in the eastern portion of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. Having previously acquired and dedicated a 93.75%interest in this property, it is recommended that this remaining interest, which represents 2.74 acres,also be dedicated. The steeply sloped property is densely wooded and includes a tributary to Stevens Creek. The property provides valuable wildlife and watershed protection. Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve The 10-acre former DePew property, located between State Highway 9 and Stevens Creek Canyon, was acquired in 1983 in hopes that it may someday provide the opportunity for a trail connection between the canyon and Saratoga Gap. The property was somewhat isolated on the northern edge of the preserve but, with the recent acquisition by Peninsula Open Space Trust of the Stevens Creek Canyon Ranch property,the property is now surrounded by protected open space. The DePew property provides the opportunity for a regional trail connection between the proposed Stevens Creek Canyon Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail near Skyline Boulevard. Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve The 24.20-acre former Neville property, located east of Lexington Reservoir, was acquired in 2004 and provides the missing link in a thirteen mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail that stretches from Lexington Reservoir to Almaden Quicksilver County Park. A grant was provided by the Bay Area Ridge Trail to assist with the acquisition and,as part of the funding agreement,requires the property to be dedicated. The Ridge Trail bisects the property and is aligned along a steep ridgetop that is highly visible from surrounding open space lands. Properties within Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve were considered for possible dedication but recommendations are being deferred until the master planning process and resolution of issues surrounding the mercury contamination of the Guadalupe River watershed are resolved. SUMMARY Of the 49,395 acres preserved by the District,2,130 acres are rights that cannot be dedicated such as leases and management agreements, leaving 47,265 acres of marketable interests in land. Of this amount, 31,419 acres(66.5%)are dedicated and 15,846 acres(33.5%)are undedicated. Upon adoption of the attached resolution dedicating approximately 461 additional acres as recommended in this report, 31,880 acres (67.5%)of marketable acres would be dedicated and 15,385 acres(32.5%)would be undedicated. Of the 15,385 acres of undedicated lands, 13,039 acres(84.7%)are contained in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Contact person: Same as Above Table 1 Dedication Status Summary Report ements and Other, Fee Acreage Easements on Private Land; Easements on Public Land Lease and bontnbu- other Dedicated,I Undedicat� Total Dedicated Unded chat � ,,r__ __ _ Manage- bon Only Interest Fee Eas Preserve i Intended Dedicated Undedicat Intended' Dedicated Undedicat- Intended ment Ades ad Acres Acres ad! ad I ad I ; Bear Creek Redwoods ( ' ' 000 -j oaa?6 t-7 260.00 1,083.25 1,077.25 0.00 1.20 1.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31 0.00 0.00 Briggs Creek �'1i 1"00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Coal Creek i <,49Zsa ` 14.26 . 507.20 492.94 9.17 9.17 0.00 5.09 5.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 i 0.00 Costanoan Way =000 ::"'0-00 �' -0.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 � 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0-00 � 0.00 i 0.00 � 0.00 Edgewood County Park 468.00 0-00 4ss,0o o.00 o.00 o.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 468.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 El Corte de Madera Cre 2;817*16 '2,821,26! 2,817.46 3.80 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ! I El Sereno 1;13145 b120, '41,165 1,131.35 280.49 259.96 0.10 0.02 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 !, 0.69 Foothills � 1126 _= Q4tt -211.68 211.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 OM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fremont Older ; "7366 0'9 729.0 735.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ! 0.00 G.G.N.R.A. '0 I;iV-24 1,227.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,227.26 0.00 La Honda Creek 67�'gffl,`.? 2,000.69 76.87 10.39 0.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Long Ridge 1.8q,146 - ,1,904. 1,878.41 39.79 0.00 13.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.33 0.00 1 14.01 Los TrancoS �' ' � >"""-'� 274= 1�' 274.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 I Mills Creek ?"�-: 04:00, 284.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 I Monte Bello y 187T85 ,95$40 2,756.45 78.78 0.00 0.00 24.90 24.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 85.37 0.00 8.90 Thursday,January 06,2005 Page 1 of 2 Fee,Easements and Other Fee Acreage Easements on Private Land Easements on Public Land lease and contribo- Other _ -- - -- --- Manage- ! don Only Interest rnen - --- DeAcresed lI U�ded�iwt Dedicated j U�dedica�tl I t ded' Dedicated Undedipdt-I In d Dedicated �n Intended t Acres Acres J Preserve ed I I Moody Gulch � 000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00� 0.001 163.86 11 0.00 Picchettl QT#9 O,iMk ;3t1X$ 307.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 Pulgas Ridge „ �? 6 365ss o.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 PUrisima Creek 2;5 3 t?3 4S �j, 12,553.03 568.43 564.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ! 0.00 Rancho San Antonio 3,63289 1$$7079959 2,137.53 1.20 0.00 1,495.36 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 165.00 0.00 0.00 , I i RBVenSWOOd '37t Cxl 373.12, 273.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 98.00 0.00 0.00 Russian Ridge 1;66917 „15221 18273B.�', 1,669.17 152.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 Saratoga Gap IRK70 , 4 .�6 1,'2800:i 881.70 407.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 Sierra Azul 3886.53 13, 4 12 17 271 89�'i 3,446.11 13,033.12 1,993.32 440.42 30.44 20.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 320.57 0.00 !I 1.24 Skyline Ridge j '2.4 250 lfiti0 2 d 5t ' 2,051.53 10.00 0.00 80.97 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 St.Joseph's Hill 784 0 173.64 0.00 0.00 94.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Steven's Creek Shoreli 54:74 tt P 53.74 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Teague Hill 28 a6 a s23.7s 2.3s 2.38 o.00 o.00 o.00 o.00 o.00 o.00 0.00 j 0.00 0.00 Thornewood E43.79 `.:.� 2 163 i ) 136.24 12.72 0.23 4.55 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 � .. Windy Hill },30449 ? 1,31228 1,304.49 2.00 0.00 0.00 5.79 5.79 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Al31,518.86 17,871.59 49,394.69 28,820.14 15,762.41 3,917.21 2,129.72 83.79 57.23 468.00 0.00 0.00 708.58 1,391.12 30.94 humn Nft UdM wmo whero lebu 88t BW By IMr" Thursday,January 06,2005 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 05- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DEDICATING INTERESTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICT LANDS FOR PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PURPOSES The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows: Pursuant to Resolution No. 86-6,the Board of Directors does hereby dedicate for public open space purposes(pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5540)the interests in land held by the District shown herein, except for possible development rights which might be transferred to or for the benefit of other lands. INTERESTS IN LAND TO BE DEDICATED (EXCEPT FOR POTENTIAL DENSITY CREDITS) Preserve/Area Grantor Board Closing Acreage Property Approval Date Interest Date Bear Creek Redwoods Arlie Land&Cattle 8/9/2000 8/18/2000 6.00 Fee Bear Creek Redwoods Presentation Center 7/9/2003 8/7/2003 148.96 Fee Coal Creek Ball 7/14/2004 8/27/2004 9.17 Fee El Sereno Krone Bishop 5/10/2000 6/30/2000 258.55 Fee El Sereno San Jose Water 12/22/2000 7/16/2001 .02 Easement El Sereno Richmond 1/16/2002 4/25/2002 1.41 Fee Monte Bello Maridon 2/26/2003 8/6/2004 2.74 Fee Saratoga Gap DePew 2/16/1983 3/11/1983 10.00 Fee Sierra Azul Neville 1 7/28/2004 9/10/2004 1 24.20 1 Fee TOTAL 461.05 Regional Open Space R-05-06 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 05-01 �AA_AI,,; vf]N(; )t) NI-.,FRS OF ()III N SPACI PIUSER%AlION January 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Adoption of the Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines LEGISLATIVE FINANCE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines. DISCUSSION At your July 28, 2004 meeting (see Report R-04-74) you adopted the Roles and Duties of the Ombudsperson. At your October 27, 2004 meeting you appointed Carol Joyce as the District's Ombudsperson. The Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs Committee met on December 8, 2004 to discuss the specifics of communication methods to and from the Ombudsperson. Carol Joyce was in attendance at the meeting, gave input, and concurs with the committee's recommended guidelines. The attached Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines is the result of the committee's discussion and recommendations, and is in concert with the Board-approved Role and Duties of the Ombudsperson Program. In addition to the attached Communication Guidelines, the committee also recommended that the District reach out to the various interest groups by having a Board Member, the Ombudsperson and staff members attend the following meetings: Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council, the Mid-Coast Community Council, the Kings Mountain Association, the South Skyline Association and other groups approved by the Board. The attending Board Member shall introduce the Ombudsperson and Carol shall explain the roles and duties of the Ombudsperson to the groups. Prepared by: Sally Thielfoldt, Assistant General Manager Contact person: Same as Above 33o Distel Circle 650-697-1200 infoOopenspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton �so.,xs r✓.°,EE,x�,daxa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines January, 2005 A. Ombudsperson/Board/Staff Communications 1. The Board and staff may communicate with the Ombudsperson via her cell phone at (650) 219-5664 or by e-mail at ombudsperson open space.o rg. 2. The Ombudsperson has all Board member and staff phone numbers and e- mail addresses and may contact a Board member or staff member when she has questions or wants to learn more about a particular subject on matters referred to her for resolution. 3. The Ombudsperson will report to the Board, at least quarterly, which will inform the Board of matters she has handled in her Ombudsperson role and their status, as well as any "trends" or follow-up issues she may identify in these matters. District staff will make copies of the Ombudsperson report for distribution as part of the agenda, either as an agenda item or as an FYI. B. Ombudsperson Communication with the Public 1. The District Web Site will have a "Contact Ombudsperson" button, which will link to a special Ombudsperson e-mail address. The Ombudsperson will be given a code in which she will be able to access this address at any time from any location. 2. If a member of the public calls the District office wishing to speak with the Ombudsperson, staff has been advised to give Carol's cell phone number to the caller. 3. If Carol is invited to any public agency, user group, or neighbor group, she may attend such meetings to educate members of the public about the "Role and Duties" of the Ombudsperson. She is encouraged to attend with a Board member and/or staff member who can answer other important questions tendered by the organization membership. 4. The Ombudsperson will have business cards, which show her cell phone number and the Ombudsperson e-mail address. i MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines January, 2005 i A. Ombudsperson/Board/Staff Communications 1. The Board and staff" may communicate with the Ombudsperson via her cell phone at (650) 219-5664 or by e-mail at ombudsperson@openspace.org. 2. The Ombudsperson has all Board member and staff phone numbers and e- mail addresses and may contact a Board member or staff member when she has questions or wants to learn more about a particular subject on matters referred to her for resolution. 3. The Ombudsperson will writes a report to the Board, at least quarterly, which will inform the Board of matters she has handled in her Ombudsperson role and their status, as well as any "trends" or follow-up issues she may identify in these matters. District staff will make copies of the Ombudsperson report for distribution as part of the agenda, either as an agenda item or as an FYI. B. Ombudsperson Communication with the Public 1. The District Web Site will have a "Contact Ombudsperson" button, which will link to a special Ombudsperson e-mail address. The Ombudsperson will be given a code in which she will be able to access this address at any time from any location. 2. If a member of the public calls the District office wishing to speak with the Ombudsperson, staff has been advised to give Carol's cell phone number to the caller. 3. If Carol is invited to any public agency, user group, or neighbor group, she i may attend such meetings to educate members of the public about the Role and Duties" of the Ombudsperson. She is encouraged to attend with a Board member and/or staff member who can answer other important questions tendered by the organization membership. 4. The Ombudsperson will have business cards, which show her cell phone number and the Ombudsperson e-mail address. _I i i MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Ombudsperson Communication Guidelines January, 2005 A. Ombudsperson/Board/Staff Communications 1. The Board and staff will communicate with the Ombudsperson via her cell phone at (650) 219-5664. 2. The Ombudsperson has all Board member and staff phone numbers and e- mail addresses and may contact a Board member or staff member when she has questions or wants to learn more about a particular subject on matters referred to her for resolution. 3. The Ombudsperson will write a report to the Board, at least quarterly, which will inform the Board of matters she has handled in her Ombudsperson role and their status, as well as any "trends" or follow-up issues she may identify in these matters. District staff will make copies of the Ombudsperson report for distribution as part of the agenda, either as an agenda item or as an FYI. B. Ombudsperson Communication with the Public 1. The District Web Site will have a "Contact Ombudsperson" button, which will link to a special Ombudsperson e-mail address. The Ombudsperson will be ill a able to access this address at an time from given a code in which she w b a 9 y any location. 2. If a member of the public calls the District office wishing to speak with the Ombudsperson, staff has been advised to give Carol's cell phone number to the caller. 3. If Carol is invited to any public agency, user group, or neighbor group, she may attend such meetings to educate members of the public about the "Role and Duties" of the Ombudsperson. She is encouraged to attend with a Board member and/or staff member who can answer other important questions tendered by the organization membership. 4. The Ombudsperson will have business cards, which show her cell phone number and the Ombudsperson e-mail address. Regional Open Sp.ce ------------------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-04 (`F,I,HWA I IN(� j() 1,IARS OF 0V IN St A(A- PR I SHZ'�A I 10N Meeting 05-01 January 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM. 5 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Administration and Budget Committe for 2005 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The new President of the Board of Directors should appoint the Administration and Budget Committee members for the 2005 calendar year with the Board's consent. DISCUSSION Section 1.80 of the Rules of Procedure state that appointments to the Administration and Budget Committee shall normally be made at the first regular meeting in January and that the Board Treasurer shall be one of the three members of the Committee. The appointment of the Administration and Budget Committee is placed near the end of the agenda in order to allow the newly elected Board President some time to contemplate who shall fill the two open seats on the Administration and Budget Committee. The Board Members will have elected the Treasurer for 2005 earlier this evening (see Report R-05-03). Section 1.80 of the Rules of Procedure state that the Board President shall appoint the Committee members with the consent of the Board. Prepared by: Margaret Reimche, Sr. Administrative Assistant Contact person: Sally Tbielfoldt, District Clerk 33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Svxe R-04-118 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 05-01 C; FBIkA'11 ,G ;0 ,FA, S 01, 0111 N SPA(A. z< N January 12, 2005 AGENDA 6 AGENDA ITEM Renewal of Investment Authority and Adoption of An al State ent of Investment Policy GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI Adopt the attached Resolution to renew the District Controller's investment authority until January 11, 2006 and to approve the District's Revised Statement of Investment Policy. DISCUSSION The District Controller's authority to invest temporarily idle funds will expire on January 15, 2005 according to the provisions of Resolution 04-01 (see Report R-04-02). The attached Resolution renews the Controller's authority to invest District funds in accordance with the District's Investment Policy, which has been revised and updated. The proposed changes are to (1) increase the District's contingency reserve from $1 million to $5 million, (2) clarify that bond proceeds and other monies held by trustees pledged to District debt may be invested for more than 180 days, (3) clarify that the District may place interest-bearing deposits with its commercial bank, and (4) clarify that securities may be purchased from either a commercial bank or other investment institution in accordance with the law. When short-term interest rates rise, as is currently in process, the District is able to earn an enhanced return on temporarily idle funds by investing directly as permitted by the Government Code. The attached policy also permits the Controller to invest surplus District funds directly in such specific investments. Prepared b : P Y Michael Foster, Controller Contact person: Same as above 33oDlstelCircle 650-691-72oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www,openspaCe.org Deane Little,Nonette Honko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton RESOLUTION NO. 05- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS ALLOWED BY GOVERNMENT CODE WHEREAS, the District needs to maximize the yield on surplus temporarily idle funds in order to help meet land acquisition objectives; and WHEREAS, Chapter 4, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code authorizes the District to deposit and invest surplus funds in investments which, of times, yield interest rates higher than achievable through the Santa Clara County Pooled Fund, or the California Pooled Investment Authority; and WHEREAS, the District can often improve its yield on surplus funds without sacrificing financial safety and flexibility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby authorize the Controller to invest surplus or temporarily idle funds according to the Investment Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part hereof. Section Two. Before any particular investments the Controller shall consult with the General Manager, or a District employee authorized to act in his/her behalf, to determine anticipated cash flow needs of the District. Section Three. This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 04-01 adopted January 14, 2004. This Resolution shall no longer be in effect as of January 11, 2006, unless extended in time, and inactive funds shall then be deposited in the Santa Clara County Pooled Investment Fund, with the California Pooled Investment Authority, or invested through the District's commercial bank. Exhibit"A" STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY GOALS Goal 1. Capital Preservation The primary goal shall be to safeguard the principal of invested funds. The secondary objective shall be to meet the liquidity needs of the District. The third objective shall be to achieve a return on funds consistent with this Policy. Temporarily idle funds shall be invested in a conservative manner, such that funds can always be withdrawn at, or just above or below, full invested value. Investments that offer opportunities for significant capital gains and losses are excluded. Goal2. Liquidity Temporarily idle finds will be managed so that normal operating cash needs and scheduled extraordinary cash needs can be met on a same day basis. Investments will be sufficiently liquid to provide a steady and reliable flow of cash to the District to insure that all land purchases can be made promptly(within two weeks). Goal 3. Income Temporarily idle funds shall earn the highest rate of return that is consistent with capital preservation and liquidity goals and the California Government Code. GUIDELINES 1. Determination of Idle Funds The Controller will prepare a eemplete cash flow projection prior to all investment decisions. This cash flow projection will be reviewed and evaluated by the General Manager. The General Manager is responsible for approving the Controller's designation of the amount of funds not required for the immediate necessity of the District and available for investment. 2. Contingency Reserve A contingency reserve of at least $5,000,000$1,000,000 shall be maintained with the Santa Clara County g y Pooled (investment F€und. The General Manager is responsible for approving the Controller's designation of the size of this contingency reserve. At all times this contingency reserve,together with finds held in trust by bond trustees and pledged to the payment of bonds issued by the District, will be sufficient to satisfy the reserve requirements for all District debt. 3. Non-Invested Funds Idle District funds not otherwise invested as permitted by this Policy, or maintained with trustee paying agents and pledged to the payment of District indebtedness will be deposited with the Santa Clara County Pooled [investment F€und. 4. Selection of Investments The Controller is responsible for selecting investments that fit within the amounts and maturities recommended by the Controller and by the General Manager. The Controller is also responsible for directing security transactions. 5. Investments Instruments and Deposit of Funds Investments and deposits of funds shall be limited to those allowed by and subject to the procedures of Government Code Section 53600 et seq. and 53635 et seq. Stieh investments may be made thi:eugh Page i . In tile event ofuny conflict between the terms ofthio Policy, and the Government Code,the provisions ofthe Government Code shall prevail. Investments shall not beleveraged. Investments, and "derivatives,"that offer opportunities for significant capital | gains and losses are excluded. All investments, other than investment of bond proceeds and funds held by trustees and� ledged to the repayment of bonds or other District indebtedness, in tfust f�bf note holders and tfust funds Feleased after-posting sufety bends, shall mature within 180 days. Funds held by such trustees and other bond proceeds may be invested in accordance with the indenture or agreement providing for the issuance of such debt. | 6. Diversification Investments other than insured or collateralized deposits at huoky and savings and loan associations shall be diversified. 7. Marketability � For investments other than deposits and investment of funds held by trustees as set out in Section 5, the � | breadth ofov/ncr bipundnunmberotuccur¢/esoutstumJ/ng will Ueaun/c/mru/ocstab|ish nucconoury market in which investments call be readily converted incash without causing u material change in their � market value. . | O. Acceptable Batiks Bankers'Acceptances and Negotiable Certificates of Deposit may be purchased only from the District's ! � commercial bank or banks and savings and loan associations with over$1,000,000,000 ofdeposits and | reporting profitable operations and which rneet all applicable criteria ofthe Government Code. � | � . Acceptable Collateral Securities co|lato |' bank m savings and loan deposits must be rated "A" or higher. | � |O. Investments in Name of District � All investments shall stand in the name ofthcDistrict. | | |. Repo§rth�� The Controller shall report all security transactions 0o tile Administration and Budget Committee nolater i than tile next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors after any transaction has been made. The ! Controller shall submit a report ofthe District's investments and security transactions to the � Administration and Budget Committee by tile fourth Wednesday ofeach month in accordance with � � Government Code Section 536O7. The Controller will render a quarterly investment report tothe Board � of Directors usrcquiredby Government Code Smodon53646� Such repodashall also besubmi�edtothe � � � � General Manager and t*tile District's auditor. The Administration and Budget Committee shall act on � � behalf of the Board ofDirectors in receiving reports Ommn tile Controller required bv Government Code � � Section 53607. � � |Z ThuCon�oUerio authorized topurchaacscouhiicsthrnuuhU�cinv�yUn�no oftheDiy�io`y � -"~� _,—�� Tile | commercial ~~.. � institution from which authorized securities are purchased shall be instructed in writing only to purchase securities in the name ofthe District and that all matured ftinds shall be returned to the District's cornmercial bank account. The bank shall also he instructed tn send receipts for transactions iotile General Manager. ° � � � Regional Open 5p►,.Itl e R-05-01 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 05-01 (A,1+ I-N I Pi; i) )A-,A ', 0 «Pi�N SPA(I PRA,,Sf�iz1 A!10N January 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENrT10N Adopt the attached Resolution amending the District's Conflict of Interest Code. DISCUSSION In accordance with Government Code Section 87306.5, every two years the District is required to review its Conflict of Interest Code and submit a notice to the code-reviewing body (the Fair Political Practices Commission, or FPPC), specifically whether the Conflict of Interest Code ("Code") is accurate or needs amendment. The Code must be amended when adding or deleting positions, changing disclosure categories, or changing job titles. Based on these criteria, staff filed the required notice with the FPPC on October 1, 2004 stating that the District's Conflict of Interest Code was in need of amendment. The proposed amendments to the Code are: • Amending the position title of"Land Acquisition Manager"to "Real Property Manager;" • Amending the position title of"Community Programs Supervisor"to "Community Affairs Supervisor;" and • Eliminating the Real Property Specialist position, which is currently included in the Code but no longer exists. In accordance with the FPPC regulations, the District's notice of intention to amend its Conflict of Interest Code has been posted for at least 45 days prior to tonight's Public Hearing on the matter. Notice was also provided to the one existing employee affected by the proposed Code amendments. As of the writing of this report, the District Clerk has received no public comments regarding the proposed changes. A complete copy of the proposed Conflict of Interest Code is attached for your review. Prepared by: Margaret Reimche, Senior Administrative Assistant Contact person: Sally Thielfoldt, District Clerk 33o D istel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos to 94022.1404 650-69t-048S fax www.openspace.org Deane little,Nonette Hanko,tarry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 00-73 the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District adopted a conflict of interest code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 87306.5 requires a biennial review of the District's Conflict of Interest Code; and WHEREAS, the District, in accordance with Commission Regulation 18750.1 (2 Cal. Code of Regs. Sec. 18750.1), has prepared code amendments, noticed affected employees and the public of its intent to amend the code, and conducted a public hearing to consider the amendments; NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve to repeal Resolution No. 00-73 and adopt the amended Conflict of Interest Code as contained herein, to be effective on the thirtieth day following approval of the District's amended code by the Fair Political Practices Commission. I CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPENDIX Assigned Disclosure Designated Positions Categories Board Members 1,2,3 General Manager 1,2,3 hand Aeguisitien Real Property Manager 1,2,3 Planning Manager 1,2,3 Operations Manager 1,2,3 Public Affairs Manager 1,2,3 Administration and Human Resources Manager 1,2,3 General Counsel 1,2,3 Controller * 1,2,3 Senior Administrative Assistant 2,3 Management Analyst 2,3 Maintenance and Construction & Supervisor 2,3 Supervising Patrol Ranger 2,3 Su port Services Supervisor_ 2,3 Planning Technician 2,3 Open Space Planner I1 1,2,3 1,2,3 Tanner Senior Pl anner i Area Superintendent 1,2,3 Real Proper, 1 Attorney 1,2,3 Consultant** 1,2,3 Assistant General Manager 1,2,3 Sr. Ac uisition Planner 1,2,3 Resource Management_Specialist 1,2,3 Open Space Planner I 12>3 Land Protection Specialist 1,2,3 Real Property Specialist 1,2,3 Community Pfo#fam Affairs Supervisor 2,3 Public Affairs Specialist 2,3 Amended 10/04 f I DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES Category 1 —Interests in real property are reportable interests if: A. The real property to which the interest pertains is located in whole or in part within the District's boundaries or sphere of influence, or within two miles of the District's boundaries or sphere of influence, or within two miles of any land owned by the District. Ownership shall include an easement, leasehold, beneficial or legal interest, or option to acquire such interest. B. For purposes of this category, "interest in real property" does not include property used exclusively as the personal residence of the filer, including the residence and up to three acres in area surrounding the residence. The remainder of any such land, if any, shall be reported and its value declared Category.2 A. Investments and business positions in any business entity which is engaged in business within the District and which is of the type which has contracted with the District to provide employee testing or training, professional services, consulting services, financial services, other services, supplies, materials, machinery, books, uniforms, publications, equipment, vehicles or insurance. B. Investments or business positions in business entities which engage in the design, planning, engineering, construction, materials supply or project management of private or public construction projects with the District. C. Investments or business positions in business entities that engage in the business of brokerage, acquisition, leasing, marketing or disposal or real property within the District. D. Investments of business positions in business entities which, within the District, engage in the preparation of reports, surveys, evaluations or investigations of the type used by the District, including environmental documents such as environmental Impact Reports, real property appraisals land surveys, environmental assessments, hazardous waste investigations, percolation evaluations, engineering reports, biological assessments, geologic or hydrologic evaluations, or evaluation of the physical condition of real property. Category 3 A. Income from any source which provides employee testing or training, professional services, consulting services, financial services, other services, supplies, materials, machinery, books, uniforms, publications, equipment, vehicles or insurance within the District. B. Income from sources which engage in the design, planning, engineering, construction, materials supply or project management of private or public construction projects within the District. Amended 10/04 C. Income from sources that engage in the business of brokerage, acquisition, leasing, marketing, or disposal of real property within the District. D. Income from sources which, within the District, engage in the preparation of reports, surveys, evaluation or investigations of the type used by the District including environmental documents such as Environmental Impact Reports, real property appraisals, land surveys, environmental assessments, geologic or hydrologic evaluations, or evaluations of the physical condition of real property. Controller: Manages public investment. Consultant Disclosure Category Consultant shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation: The general manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The general manger's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code. Amended 10/04 Regional Open Sp..,e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (A'I,F.iRA'F1NC: 30 YIIAI2S OF OPFIN SPACF 11RFSFWV A I ION 'I TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: January 12, 2005 RE: FYI's I i 33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton I I � Craig Brifto Fnono' Kathleen. � Sent: January OG 20051:00PK8 To: Ana Ruiz; Anne Ko|etzke; Bunny Congdon; Cathy Woodbury; Chris Braley; mo � | Craig Britton; David Top| Del Woods; Doug Vu; Duncan Simmons; BoinmCuz|ck; FenUa / Ghahrennani; Gloria }uon; Gordon BaiUie; Jim Cimino; John John yWocio|; Jonas Rodd be Kathleen Hart; Kathleen J Kirk Lenin Uon Khad Altier; Margaret Reinnche; � Matt Freeman; Matthew Sagues; Michelle Jesperson; Mike Foster; Mike Williams; Minh Tran; Paul McKowan; Renee Fitzsimons; Rudy Jurgensen; Sally Thielfoldt-, Sonya Babcock; Sue ' Scheotman; Tom Fischer � Subject: FVV: 12/2O/20O4 - hck@avrao.nom 'Visitor Feedback � | Take a bow everyone. I tried to thank him for his kind words, but his email address � didn't work. � � kat | � -----OcigioaI Message----- From: General Information Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 10: I0 AM To: Kathleen Hart Subject: Fw: 12/20/2004 - riok@avrao.omm - Visitor Feedback ----- Original Message ----- � Fcom: <volooteer@opeoopuce.org> � � To: <infn@opeoepaoe.ozg> � Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 7: 40 Am Subject: 12/20/2004 - riok@avras.cum - Visitor Feedback � � > Email Address: rick@a,caa.cmm � > Feedback: I 'd like �o express my great appreciation �o those who mate the � � �' | � purchase of these lands possible arid to the district for making these preserves available for biking. I ride trails on many of the preserves and � it is difficult to express what a wonderful experience it is to be out in such beautiful scenery. Thank you. | � / | / | / z � � � JAN 112005 Cliff Jenkins JIIDPENINSUtA�ttUIUNAL U " 22400 Skyline Blvd. #25 SPACE DISTRICT La Honda, CA 94020 John Maciel Operations Manager MROSD i 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear John: Over the holidays, I had an opportunity to encounter one of the Skyline rangers,Dennis Danielson, patrolling the gate area around Portola Heights. I live down in there, and several guests and I parked four cars at the wide spot near the gate while we hiked to the waterfall on Peter's Creek. Dennis came along as we were leaving, greeted everyone very cordially, and stuck around after everyone but me had left; he very gently remindeo�ne that the District has a no-parking policy around the gate(usually not rigidly enforced in times of emergency-heavy snow-falls, accidents, etc.). I was struck with the courtesy and tact that Dennis showed in waiting until my friends had left and the spirit of collegiality and co-operation he exhibited in discussing the matter with me. I think Dennis exemplifies the spirit of good public service; as a matter of fact, I have always encountered the very best in dedicated public servants whenever I have had dealings with rangers,techs, line staff in general up here on Skyline. However you do your hiring, the folks you've sent up here to repres�ent the district are doing a very fine job. I'm well aware of the griping and unfair accusations you all receive from some members of the community. I think it's only decent to point out the very good job staff are doing up here as they try to serve the growing needs of an extremely diverse group of residents and Preserve users. How about a big raise for Dennis and all the other folks in the office j up here? Happy New Year and warm regards, I � , Cliff Jenkins cc: David Sanguinetti Dennis Danielson I Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Memorandum To: Craig Britton,General Manager From: John Maciel,Operations Manage Date: January 12, 2005 Re: Best Management Practices for Sudden oak Death Craig, Attached are the Final procedures developed by Cindy in conjunction with the supervisors on the "Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death."These practices have been developed over the past year following the state requirements for handling infected tree areas. Cindy will be attending the Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium 11 next week in Monterey. The symposium is an opportunity to foster close cooperation between the various disciplines and geographic areas, sharing new techniques for addressing Sudden Oak Death." I will be forwarding these "Best Management Practices," to Planning and Real Property to consider using as part of any contracts with contractors or rental agreements. CC: Cathy Woodbury,Planning Department Mike Williams,Real Property Sally Thielfoldt,Assistant General Manager { � i � Midpeninsula Regional OgM_Space District 'Ranger Operations Manual Title: Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death 121/06/04Page 1 of 3 � 1. Purpose To pTovide staff with procedures to limit the spread of Sudden Oak Death (SO0onDistrict lands. ! H. Policy / Staff will attempt to limit the spread of SOD whenever practical within District lands by controlling the movement ofsoil and SOD host plants from infested areas. Natural factora, such as wind, | water, insects, and wildlife have a greater influence on the spread of the disease than human- causedfoobono. This policy is to provide the best management practices for staff in limiting the � spread ofSOD, � | | An SOD infested area is defined as any area within %mile of a confirmed SOD location. For the purpose of this policy, an infested zone ha defined ae infested areas that are acUocenthoeach ! other and together fomme larger zone. }nbemnmofDisthct lands, aninfested ^newould bemade � up of any set of preserves which are adjacent to each other and where SOD has been confirmed � | onor within %mile of each of those preserves. � � A host plant is any species that is susceptible to SOD. An infected plant is any host plant with � | symptoms ofSOD. | � � � Attached to this document is a map of infested zones, a list of the host plants currently known to � be susceptible to the disease, and sampling forms for SOD. These will be updated annually. � | � Ill. Procedures | The � following procedures be followed whenever work ia scheduled inon infested zone, and v be indicated on any relevant work order. A. Brushing, pruning, and cutting material | 1. CUTTING-When brushing, pruning or cutting live or dead host plants in an infested zone, leave trUnks. |oaves. slash and chips at thename |oceUoninthepresenxa� . � 2. STAGING EQUIPMENT- Locate landings, roads, chipping sites, equipment access, ! staging areas and other equipment activity areas away from host plants in infested � zones. anpeciaUythose host plants shcx�ngsyn�ptomnofSOD. � � | See Section D regarding the cleaning ofequipment. � B. Chipping plants |� � � When chipping in an infested zone, leave chips and vegetation of host plants at the same | � location in the preserve. Chip host plants first. Chip non-host plants last to assist incleaning out potentially contaminated material from the chipper. � | | -- | | Midpeninsula Regional O -)ace District -anger Operations Manual Resource Managem, Section 400.00 Page 2 of 3 Title: Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death 12/06/04 I C. Movement of infected plants and soil 1. WORK SEASON-Whenever practical, conduct work within an infested zone during the dry season to minimize movement of pathogen in soils. When work must be conducted in an infested zone during the wet season, use roads or trails whenever practical. 2. FIREWOOD- In an infested zone, move firewood of host plants only for the purposes of using at District employee residences and only within the same infested zone. There are no restrictions on moving acorns. Do not otherwise move infected plants or soil from an infested zone. D. Cleaning equipment, vehicles and footwear 1. HAND AND POWER TOOLS-When cutting vegetation in an infested zone, clean soil and vegetation off cutting equipment, then spray or wipe with Lysol, denatured alcohol(10%) or similar disinfecting substances, preferably on site. Sanitation kits will be provided for cleaning equipment in the field. Before leaving the field office, clean all hand and power tools used for cutting vegetation (e.g. loppers, chainsaws) with the same techniques. 2. HEAVY EQUIPMENT- Before relocating earthmoving, tree trimming, chipping, or mowing equipment or tractors from an infested zone, sweep,wash off or otherwise remove accumulations of plant debris (especially leaves), soil and mud, and blow out air filters, preferably on site. Sanitation kits, truck-mounted pumpers, garden hoses in all Skyline restrooms, or the pressure washer at the field offices can be used for cleaning such large equipment. 3. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, FOOTWEAR & BICYCLES -Whenever practical, after driving ATVs, mules or similar all-terrain vehicles or hiking or bicycling in an infested zone, brush, wash off, or otherwise remove accumulations of plant debris, soil and mud from tires and exterior of all-terrain vehicles and bicycles, and from shoes and boots. Spray the bottom of cleaned shoes or boots with Lysol, denatured alcohol (10%) or similar disinfecting substances. All-terrain vehicles, bicycles and footwear will be cleaned, preferably on site, or at the closest field office before relocating from an infested zone. 4. TRUCKS-Immediately after wet weather, District patrol and crew trucks avoid driving on muddy trails and roads. The District closes certain trails during wet conditions to protect visitor safety and natural resources. Because such wet and muddy conditions are when SOD is most likely to occur, these actions also assist in preventing the spread of SOD. Whenever practical during the winter rainy season (usually October through April),wash mud off District trucks, especially after driving in an infested zone. Clean District trucks before traveling to counties without SOD infestations. 5. SANITATION KITS -Sanitation kits will be stocked at each field office for cleaning equipment and footwear in the field when working in infested zones. The sanitation kits will include: a broom, five-gallon pump sprayer, brush, scraper and Lysol, denatured alcohol or similar sterilizing spray or wipes. 6. CONTRACTORS - Notify contractors working on District preserves to likewise clean equipment, vehicles and footwear after working in an infested zone. � Midpeninsula Regional 0 Space District Ranger Operations Manual Page 3 of 3 Title: Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death 12/06/04 Resource Management Section 000.00 E. Monitoring During the wet aeoeon, staff should continue to monitor for possible SOD locations. Even/ � April before the beginning of the trail-brushing season, each field office will be provided with | en updated list and map of confirmed SOD locations and infested zonea and an updated list | ' of Theseprocedures Will be reviewed onon annual basis ho determine if � any changes need tobemade. � | SOD sampling will be conducted bv trained District staff working with State and County Departments of Agriculture (see attached Protocol for N1ROSD Collecting Field Samples for � � Sudden Oak Death). | F. For Additional Information � � � For additional information, consult the Resource Management Specialist and review � information and photographs on . | � � � � � � � � � | Qkr6eath In Zones ! .�� MRO D Lands •-v. G xl�n1Mq,�Crve _y�f /mil. � �I. i J -- S 0., LA NDA ZONE `�J r U' 'December 2004 3 y t ,• w -^f par b 1 r S i FREMONT OLDER c"rj 1� 't, ~•• i w i ` .;r"'r'`r�'e'�`•``34' 'w. `• � C ZONE • SOUTH SKYLINE ZONE:,;.,� `•�~ j.i ,k , r .�, Coal Creek err t j Monte Bello Russian Ride ) i Skyline Ridge } k j Long Rid ge / . ✓ Saratoga Gap ' t, 4 - :i %'� �' ..••✓� �'' giA�r' L. _`. 064 � r i r .�::r - , ��' ,c `' •G / •` fg9s Ore _,�: f-_-•J -`a •-•�� r{ '^. , A � � "`'kkk''C,�^ , 1 �� v.(4 ,Q�l © ~•�� ~li ,,yJ `"'4 ` d b LOMAPRIETAZONE:' f J �/ only south of Loma Prista Road 1 4t U 1,5 3 G Miles � •. ,�� : t g- i �L., , � fir, —./!m� � � ';` �.� /�- � �`tde;•4>\ }.-•� • rr :�fi i i APHIS List of Hosts and Plants Associated with Phytophthora ramorum (Revision dated 02 August 2004)This list is constantly being updated. The most current version is posted at httpJ/wwvi antis usda.eov/nDo/ismn/sod Proven Hosts for Phytophthora ramorum (These may be regulated in whole or in part—see "Updates" at: http://www.aphis.usda.jzov/ppq/isp od) Scientific Name(28) �Common Name cer macrophyllum Bigleaf maple esculus californica California buckeye Arbutus nzenziesii Madrone rctostaphylos manzanita. °Manzanita Camellia spp. ICamellia- all species, hybrids and cultivars amamelis virginiana I Witch hazel eteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Lithocarpus densiorus ITanoak 1 oni. hispidula �Californiahoneysuckle ieris fw7nosa Himalaya P ieris Pieris fonnosa x japonica jjPieris `Forest Flame', forest flame andromeda Pieris floribunda x japonica E Pieris `Brouwer's Beauty', Brouwer's beauty andromeda ieris japonica f Japanese P ieris seudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii Douglas-fir lQuercus agrifolia ilCoast live oak ,Quercus ch7ysolepis jjCanyon live oak Quercus kelloggii California black oak Quercus parvula v. shrevei Shreve's oak amnus californica 'California coffeeberry Rhododendron spp.. Rhododendron(including azalea)—includes !all species, hybrids and cultivars osa gymnocarpa s Wood rose Sequoia sempervirens Coast redwood , Trientalis latifolia ',Western starflower Umbellularia californica California bay laurel,pepperwood, Oregon myrtle Vacciniunz ovatunz Evergreen huckleberry Viburnum x bodnantense Bodnant Viburnum Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum Viburnum Viburnum tinus Laurustinus Plants Associated with Phytophthora ramorum (These are only regulated as nursery stock) Scientific Name (36) _ --Common Name,Date & Source of Report hies grandis Grand fir—June 03 (1) esculus hippocastanum Horse-chestnut—Dec 03 (3) Arbutus unedo Strawberry tree— Dec 02 (7) Callum vulgaris IHeath—June 04 (11) Caiitonia andrewsiana Andrew's clintonia bead lily— May 04 (5) Castanea sativa Sweet chestnut— Feb 04(3) Corylus cornuta California hazelnut— Dec 02 (5) rimys 14 nteri Winter's bark—July 04 (3) Dryopteris arguta California wood fern—May 04(5) Fagus sylvatica European beech—Dec 03 (3) jKalmia latifolia Mountain laurel—Fall 02 (3) urus nobilis Bay laurel —July 04 (3) eucothoe fontanesiana Drooping leucothoe - Oct 03 (3) ieris formosa var. forrestii IChinese Pieris—Oct 03 (3) =Pierzs formosa var. forrestii x Pieris Pieris—Oct 03 (3) aponica ittosporum undulatum Victorian box—Dec 02 (6) yracantha koidzumii IFormosa firethorn—Apr 04 (9) Quercus cerris jEuropean turkey oak- Feb 04 (3) Quercus falcata Southern red oak—Nov 03 (3) ' I Quercus ilex Holm oak—Dec 03 (3) t Quercus rubra Northern red oak—Nov 03 (8) rmnus purshianaCascara— Dec 02 (4) Pubus spectabilis ISalmonberry— Dec 02 (4) Salix caprea Goat willow—July 04 (3) Smilacina racemosa False Solomon's seal —June 04 (10) Syringa vulgaris Lilac—2003 (3)updated Oct 03 Taxus baccata European yew—Aug 03 (3) Taxus brevifolia IPacific yew—May 03 (5) Toxicodendron diversiloba Poison oak— Dec 02 (4) Viburnum davidii David Viburnum- Oct 03 (3) Viburnum farrei (—V.fragrans) Fragrant Viburnum— Oct 03 (3) Viburnum Lantana Wayfaringtree Viburnum—Oct 03 (3) Viburnum opulus lEuropean cranberrybush Viburnum—Oct 03(3) Viburnum x burkwoodii IBurkwood.Viburnum—Oct 03 (3) Viburnum x carlcephalum x V. utile lViburnum—Oct 03 (3) Viburnum x pragense Prague Viburnum—Oct 03 (3) California Department of Food and Agriculture 2 Oregon Department of Agriculture 3 Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs,UK a Everett Hanson, Oregon State University s David Rizzo, University of California—Davis 6 Matteo Garbelotto, University of California- Berkeley 7 Eduardo Moralejo, Instituto Mediterrineo de Estudios Avanzados, IMEDEA (CSIC- I UIB) - Balearic Islands, Spain 8 Plant Protection Service,Wageningen,Netherlands 9 Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada 10 Daniel Huberli, University of California— Berkeley 1 a Adam Zych,Plant Protection and Seed Service - Poland it I I I I i Rationale for Lists: t Host Plants for Phytophthora ramorum: Host plants are naturally infected associated plants added upon completion, documentation,review and acceptance of traditional Koch's postulates. Some are regulated in part (such as redwood and Douglas fir); others are regulated in their entirety (such as tanoak and western star flower). Details on regulated plants and articles can be found via links to "Phytophthora ramorum 7 CPR 301.92" and"Recent Modifications to Phytophthora ramorum Regulations" at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/pp4/ispm/sod The plants listed in the original Interim Rule dated 14 February 2002 were adapted from a review and evaluation of lists of regulated plants from other regulatory agencies. Plants Associated with Phytophthora ramorum: Associated plants are those reported found naturally infected and from which P. ramorum has been cultured and/or detected using PCR(Polymerase Chain Reaction). For each of these, traditional Koch's postulates have not yet been completed or documented and reviewed. These reports must be documented and reviewed by PPQ before they will be listed. Regulation at the genus level: For either list, a listed plant may be revised to regulate at the genus level to ensure appropriate and effective inspection in quarantine areas, regulated nurseries, and regulated articles to mitigate the spread of P. ramorum. An example is when the number of individual species, hybrids, or cultivars listed or to be listed is determined to prevent appropriate and effective inspection or regulation. PROTOCOL For Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Collecting field samples for Sudden Oak Death Recommendations: If an area is showing signs of sudden oak death (SOD),rather than collecting a tissue sample of an infected oak, try to take a leaf sample of a nearby symptomatic bay laurel tree. A foliage sample is easier to take, easier to test, and less invasive to the tree. Call the local coup department of agriculture to infor m the county eP gn m that a sample has been sent in to the state department of agriculture and that they should be expecting results. Ask the coup to call you as soon as the have a result on our county Y Y y sample. Santa Clara County: Contact person: Merton Price,Deputy Agriculture Commissioner 1553 Berger Driver, Bldg.l San Jose, CA 95112-2795 408 918-4600 PH (408) 286-2460 FX San Mateo County: Contact person: Ronal d Pummer, tY p Deputy Agricultural Commissioner j PO Box 999 728 Heller Street Redwood City, CA 94064-0999 (650) 363-4700 PH (650) 367-0130 FX I Sampling: See attached GPS protocol and How to Fill Out the PDR form. Any hand held GPS unit should be sufficient. Some things to remember for the GPS points: Use UTMNAD 83 coordinates, and must have 4 or more satellites for 3D accuracy. When filling out the PDR remember: make sure to fill in GPS points in the "remarks" area also indicate to "check for A Ramorum"and put the preserve and trail name. This info is helpful for the State and Co. Ag. Dept. Please make a copy for the field office binder and send a copy to Resource Management Specialist of the following items: Map from your patrol map book with sample site indicated The yellow copy of the PDR Fill out info in the SOD monitoring table (If you have the ability, you can also scan these documents and send to Resource Management Specialist that way, or you can use the standard mailing system.) sE"` of ry STATE OF CALIFS 1% PDR NUMBER EcollectedlDEPARTMENT O. D AND AGRICULTURE 18O1 PLANT HEALTH AND Lab ❑ ENTO ❑ PLANT PATH ❑ 14EMA PEST PREVENTION SERVICES SEED ❑ BOTANY ❑ VERT : / r NOR Number. PEST AND DAMAGE RECORD cq C I f O tiz Nt P 65-020 (1112002) Number of samples: Location .yvjieilte_c=..rgE ,� 'yk;my� �:�- " ;�;. tom. ; Collector . Name Activity Affiliation F S C E u O Descri other Address/physical description D ❑ ' ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ d3ilarantine hrppe"r75 Situation City State Zip code Name 7777= Section County Address Township N Phone Fax Latitude City Zip code S Range E E-mail - Longitude Slate/Country W Cross street - Phone - ax Latitude Base and meridian Quarantine destination H M S E-mail Longitude nuarantiner_purgm eCehostjrigwn7 = "" =Fry E•"Pair'� T �y "� 3 :SIIa` ef.( rdaniilarFlmaritime tt sy� �. City county State/Country Zip oo siness name Flight number Shipment size(inciude units) Program License late P License state I TaiVship number Submitter remarks - - - - 'er�eraCor�P iiY�atbolbgy,_ _ -t.^5` rc_�_--P �.ts�•^•;-- •-� f ❑ plants ❑ acres involved: Number ❑ Percent of plants affected: "ant distribution: ❑ Limited ❑ Scattered D Widespread ❑ Eradicated Plant parts affected ❑ Bark Bulbs or corms Leaves,upper surface Blossoms 1:1 Fruit or nuts ❑ Petiole Stem Suspect Branches,large El Growing tips ❑ Rootlets Trunk Branches,terminal 11 Large roots Seeds Tubers Send report to ❑ Buds ❑ Leaves,lower surface Plant svmotoms D Limited ❑ General ❑ Canker LJ Gumming ❑ Malformation Slow decline Die back i i Internal discoloration `—� Marginal bum Stunting � _�__�_edorar_i1e-brat��'c•_ €� ,.'�� .�nl;-�a.,�y�`' ""�r_.'•�""vr3��-�+'"� �_:-�•� Acreage Net ❑Gross Fruit rot ❑ Leaf fall Root rot Sudden collapse ,x Fruit spot IJ Leaf mottling El Rouoh bark Wilting alomblo9Y ,. -,mac—rsi'ry c jzr .�_ _ Trap number Grid number st service date- Latitude L_j Galls G Leaf spot Shot hole Yellowing Determination Rating Trap type Trap nsity Longitude per thod Total pest count or number per(sweep, at,acre,trap,root,stem,etc) Survey me Count per; Conditions ❑ Dead D ue ❑ Unknown Stages ❑ Egg ❑ L ❑ Nymph ❑ Pupa ❑ Adult. :Sample .r, a.�'°•,�"-"r•: x:'d ....,:--_: �n"s e��'��.��"•-.��'•r'�' -�' Lot number Nema type(raw,vial,slide): :[gbstlrr - - Common nam Type(plants,fruit,seeds) Saentific ame Quantity Units ;o. iner size: Container units: Nerna field block: commercial foundation increase PDR NUMBER .� ® 0 1 Determined by Date: Q � Counties of California Activity §ituation 1. Alameda 30.Orange Exclusion&Detection Transportation 2. Alpine 3I.Placer 3. Amador 32.Plumas 01 Automobile 01 Quarantine-State Exterior 02 Trader,Utility,4. Butte 33.Riverside Self Movers,U-Haul S. Calaveras 34.Sacramento 02 Quarantine-State Interior 03 Camper,Recreational Vehicle 6. Colusa 35.San Benito 03 Quarantine-Federal Domestic 04 Bus 7. Contra Costa 36.San Bernardino 04 Quarantine-Federal Territorial 05 Truck, 8. Del Norte 37.San Diego 05 Quarantine-Federal Foreign 06 Aircraft 9. El Dorado 38.San Francisco 06 Quarantine-Agricultural Code 07 Ship I O.Fresno 39.San Joaquin 07 Quarantine-Other 08 Railcar !l.Glenn 40.San Luis Obispo 08 County or Local Ordinance 09 Quarantine-Phytosanitary 12.Humboldt 41.San Mateo 10 United Parcel Service(UPS) 13.Imperial 42.Santa Barbara 12 Detection Survey-Entomology I I FedEx 14.Inyo 43.Santa Clara 12 United States Post Office(USPS) 42 Detection Survey-Plant Pathology lain in Remarks 15.Kern �•Santa Cruz52 Detection Survey-Nem 13 Other Express Carvers(Explain ) 16.Kings 45.Shasta 62 Detection Survey-Weed and Vertebrate 17.Lake 46.Sierra Nursery I S.Lassen 47•Siskiyou Control&Eradication 20 Nursery Shipment-Incoming 14.Las Angeles 48.Solana 21 Nursery Stock,Field Grown 20.Madera 49.Sonoma I I Project Survey-Entomology (13 rs B,B.R.,bulbs,turd 21.Marin 50.Stanislaus 41 Project Survey-Plant Pathology 22 Nursery Stock,Container Grown 22.Mariposa 51.Sutter 51 Project Survey-Nematology 23.Mendocino 52 Tehama 61 Project Survey-Weed and Vertebrate 23 Nursery Stock,Greenhouse 24.Mere 53.Trinity 25.Modoc 54,Tulare Nursery&Seed Services Commercial Field 26.Mono 55.Tuolumne 30 Orchard 27.Monterey 56.Ventura 70 Regulatory Nursery Inspection 31 Abandoned Orchard 28.Napa 57.Yolo .71 Seed Potato Certification 32 Small Fruit(Grapes,Berries,etc.) 29.Nevada 58.Yuba 72 Nursery Registration and Certification 33 Row Crop,Vegetable 73 Nematode Control Program 34 Field Crop 74 Support Work 35 Feed Grain 75 Special Survey 36 Grain-Other 76 Regulatory Seed Inspection 37 Crop Storage Crop Loss Reporting Non Crop Land 90 Air Pollution 40 Roadside,Highway Edge 91 Nursery 41 Railroad Right-of-way Y 92 Entomology Vacant L,o 42 Waste Ground,Fence Raw, t,etc. 93 Plant Pathology 43 Dump 94 Nematology 44 Flowing Water,Stream Bank,Ditch Bank 95 Weed and Vertebrate 45 Still Water,Pond,or Lake 96 Other(Explain in remarks) Laboratory Services Seed (For determinations not included in above 50 Official Seed Sample activities) 51 Trade Seed Sample 10 General Entomology Miscellaneous 40 General Plant Pathology 50 General Nematology 60 Greenhouse-Other than Nursery Stock 60 General Botany-Weed 61 Florist Stock,Field Grown 63 General Botany-Seed 62 Residence-Inside 63 Residence-Garden 64 Ornamental Planting,Park,Cemetery,or Recreation Area 65 Forest 66 Rangeland )eseriptive Address: 67 Pasture-Irrigated 68 Animal lot,yard (N.S.E.W.)side, (N.S.E.W)from 69 Other(Explain in Remarks) - highway,road,etc. distance(odometer,feet,etc.) / landmark,intersection,etc.(something on map) 1 xamP le:Hwy 101 E side,'/2 mile N from Ventura Blvd fEROFFICE MEMORANDUM December 30, 2004 TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manager FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month November Year 2004 DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES CITES TOTALS Bicycles Auto burglary 2 Closed area 10 14 False information to PO 2 Speed 3 3 Resisting PO 2 Helmet 6 12 Obstructing PO 2 —2 Night-riding 0 2 Marijuana possession 1 2 Dogs Prohibited area 5 8 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Off-leash 12 17 Bicycle accident 3 Off-road vehicles 1 6 Equestrian accident 0 Closed area 2 8 Hiking/running accident 2 After hours 16 31 Other first aid 0 Fishing 0 0 Search & Rescue 0 Vandalism 0 2 Vehicle accident 0 Parking 13 19 LZ air evacuation 0 Parking after hours 36 46 Fire 0 Dumping 0 1 Camping 0 0 ENFORCEMENT Campfires 0 0 Parking citations 49 Weapons Other citations 60 Actual contact 0 0 Written warnings 61 Report only 0 0 Arrests 0 Evidence of 0 0 Police assistance 4 Collecting 0 2 Minor poss ETOH 2 2 MUTUAL AID Unauthorized construction 0 1 Accident — 0 Smoking 0 2 Law enforcement 0 Landing zone off-site I Fire 0 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS BY DATE Date I A vehicle was broken into at the Rhus Ridge parking lot at Rancho San Antonio. A window was broken and a purse stolen. A Sheriff s deputy completed a report. 2 A vehicle in the equestrian lot at Rancho San Antonio was broken into. A window was broken and a purse stolen. A Sheriffs deputy responded and completed a report. 3 J. Smith responded to Picchetti Ranch on a report that motorcycles had been in the preserve. He found a gap in the fence along Montebello Road. There were motorcycle tracks that entered the preserve and continued down the disk line. The fence has since been repaired. I 6 Four cyclists were issued citations for riding in a closed area at Purisima. They stated they were riding in Purisima because most of El Corte de Madera was closed. The group was 200 feet from accessing an illegal trail near Bald Knob when they were stopped. This group is believed to be part of a larger group that rides illegally off trail. One person sated that the citation was j just the price one pays to ride off trail. T. Valterria 6 K. Carlson was patrolling Fremont Older when he saw an off leash dog running up Creekside Trail. When the dog reached the trail, the owner leashed the dog. K. Carlson requested the man to stop. The man stated, "Don't worry I just had by dog off leash to go to the bathroom." The man was directed to stand in front of the patrol vehicle, but instead he fled up the trail. The public address system was used, but the man refused to stop. A. Correia and B. Guzman responded to assist in a search of the preserve but the man was not located. A few days later information was received regarding the suspect's identity. This information was confirmed and the information was forwarded to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office for a resisting arrest prosecution. 7 A cyclist at Purisima crashed on the North Ridge Trail and fractured his left clavicle. Rangers, Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire/Rescue and a CDF paramedic unit treated the patient. The cyclist was transported to Stanford Hospital by AMR ground ambulance. R. Carlson, C. Barresi. 8 M. Newbum received a call from Mountain View Dispatch at 11:30 p.m. advising of after hours violations at Windmill Pasture in Rancho San Antonio. The reporting party stated that he told the five people not to go up the trail, but they continued up. All were cited. One had an outstanding warrant. A Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputy responded and issued the subject a citation for the outstanding warrant. 1 12 B. Malone contacted three people for after hours violations in Sierra Azul. Two were smoking. One also had marijuana in his possession. All were cited for the violations. II' 13 Removal of plants and unlawful construction and maintenance were discovered in the Kennedy Trail area of Sierra Azul. Survey stakes with small pieces of rebar nearby were observed. A 4' to 6' wide area of vegetation was removed. T. Fischer was advised. T. Lausten, J. Smith, C. Sparks-Hart. 13 A visitor to Coal Creek was walking his dog off leash and refused to comply with a ranger's directions to stop and provide identification. San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies responded and the man was contacted at his residence. He was cited for dog off leash and resisting and delaying a peace officer. T. Valterria, B. Malone. 14 While operating radar on Kennedy Trail in Sierra Azul, A. Correia stopped a cyclist for excess trail speed (25 mph). The cyclist gave a name that could not be confirmed through Mountain View Dispatch. The suspect was released after warning him that giving false information is a misdemeanor. J. Lloyd said he had previously contacted a similar individual to the one A. Correia described. A. Correia was able to positively identify the subject from J. Lloyd's previous stop through DMV license records. The information was forwarded to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office to file a complaint for false information to a peace officer. I 21 Two cyclists were contacted for riding on a closed trail at El Corte de Madera and one was not wearing a helmet. One of the cyclists approached the ranger aggressively in an intimidating manner. The individual spoke threateningly, and raised his voice. He attempted to obstruct the ranger's view of his vehicle's license plate. Sheriffs deputies responded. The cyclists, who had left the area in their vehicle, were stopped by deputies in Woodside. One was cited by rangers for obstructing a peace officer and closed area violations, and the other for closed area and helmet violations. One man had a prior arrest. R. Carlson, B. Malone, B. Downing. 27 A person who was illegally climbing on the sandstone formation at El Corte de Madera fell about 20 feet and fractured two lumbar vertebrae. District rangers, CDF paramedic unit and Kings Mountain Fire/Rescue volunteers responded. The patient was transported to Stanford Hospital by AMR ground ambulance. A friend of the fall victim said he had warned the victim and his own brother not to climb on the rock because it was slippery and dangerous. R. Carlson, L. Paterson, D. Danielson. November vandalism 10 An interior wire fence in La Honda Creek was torn down to gain motorcycle access. 27 A chain and lock was moved, hinges bent, and a gate forced the wrong way at the Skyline Ridge tree farm exit gate. The tree farmer reported that between Saturday night and Sunday morning someone had opened up the gate. There was no sign of off road vehicle activity. A possible motive was to poach Christmas trees. Regional Open Sp,,-4-e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: C. Britton, General Manager ` /'® From: T. Fischer,Land Protection Specialist Date: January 10,2005 Subject: POST Redwood Park Property Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Transfer of ownership was recorded for the subject property on December 17, 2004 and title to and possession of this five parcel 0.92-acre property passed to the District. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations,close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of December 15,2004. DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Fee,Easement, Board Approval Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres ( Lease,Mgmt Date/Res.No. Agmt.) San Mateo 067-153-072 Purisima.Creek 067-094-100 POST 0.92 Fee December 15,2004 Redwoods 067-139-180 04-51 067-184-060 1 067-139-090 Mgmt.Status: Dedication Closing Date (Open,Closed, Date/Status: Type Purchase Price GIS Code CMU,or Other) (Intended (Gift Value) Withheld) December 17,2004 C Mu Intended Gift $7,500 Misc.Notes: 0 Some of the lots of this property are located easterly of the Redwood Park"dedication line." 0 APN: 067-153-072 was a one-half ownership interest. cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Accounting Planning Public Affairs 33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Dovey-ledCyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6g1-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open SP ;e AAA-&__ d MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: C. Britton,General Manager From: T. Fischer,Land Protection Specialist Date: January 10,2005 Subject: McKay Redwood Park Property Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Transfer of ownership was recorded for the subject property on December 17,2004 and tale to and pos session of this two parcel 0.23-acre property passed to the District. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy,and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of December 15,2004. DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement, Board Approval Lease,Mgmt Date/Res.No. A mt. Purisima Creek San Mateo December 15, 2004 Redwoods 067-136-080 B. McKay 0.23 Fee 04-52 067-136-090 Mgmt.Status: Dedication Closing Date (Open,Closed, Date/Status: Type Purchase Price GIS Code CMU,or Other) (Intended (Gift Value) Withheld) December 17,2004 CMU Intended Gift $2,000 Misc.Notes: This property is located westerly of the Redwood Park"dedication line." cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Accounting Planning Public Affairs 33o Distel Circle 650-69i-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos to 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Carry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton I I Regional Open Sp,_ -,e e INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION To: C. Britton,General Manager From: M. Williams,Real Property Manager �d Date: January 11,2005 Subject: Guadalupe Land Co.Property Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve On January 5, 2005,the District acquired 100%of the Guadalupe Land Co. stock shares and is now the sole share e is the sole asset of Guadalupe Land Co.. The roe will The 2$6.61 acre property property rtY the corporation. p holder ofp p rty part of the Sierra Azu 1 Open Space ' trict under a license and management agreement as a p p ed b the District be managed y g $t' P Preserve. This license agreement will allow the District to enforce its rules and regulations. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments accordance with the public notific p y, p J g final t which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations,close of escrow marks the f adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of December 15,2004. DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Board Approval Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, Date/Res.No. Mgmt Agmt.) Sierra Azul/Mt. Santa Clara/575-11- Guadalupe Land 286.61 100%share holder of December 15, Umunhum(See 004,575-12-001 & Co.(POST) corporation&Mgmt. 2005/Res.No.04-44 Operations/Planni 575-12-013 Agmt. nE Note below Dedication Date/ Mgmt.Status: Status: Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU, (Intended Type Purchase Price GIS Code or Other) Withheld) January 5,2005 Closed Withheld Cash $3,460,000 Misc.Notes: The corporate officers are as follows: i)President and Chairman of the Board: General Manager,L. Craig Britton,ii)Secretary: Assistant General Manager,Sally Thielfoldt,iii)Chief Financial Officer: Controller,Mike Foster i cc: Board of Directors,Administration,Accounting,Public Affairs Operations/Planning 1. A condition of the stock purchase agreement is to name the property the"Newhagen Meadows"area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve 2. The District will manage the subject property under a License and Management Agreement(copy attached). 3. Real Property will meet with the adjacent neighbor to the west to establish use of the road access easement from the end of Reynolds Road. 33 o Distel Circle 650-697-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (:131.I3B12A FIN(: 30 YI;AItS OF OPEN SI'AL.H PRI,SHVVA I ION TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: January 7, 2005 RE: FYI s 33o Distel Circle 650-69i-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton League of Women Voters p�� Los Altos/Mountain View 1� 97 HillviewAvenue Los Altos CA 94022 (650)941-4846 DEC 2 8 2004 ,IIDPENINbUur REGIONAL OPEr SPACE DISTRICT Ms. Mary Davey,President December 21, 2004 Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022-1404 Dear Ms. Davey: rr ` The League of Women Voters of Los Altos Mountain View Area is pleased to invite the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District to join us as a cosponsor of a public forum to consider issues and concerns related to the development and maintenance of conservation easements on lands in Santa Clara County. The forum will be divided into two panels: In the first panel, several speakers will discuss the reasons for incorporating open space easements directly into local zoning plans. In the second persons with experience in preparing and maintaining easements will discuss the p P P P g g legal process involved and ways to avoid future pitfalls.There will be opportunities for questions and answers, and following the forum, there will be a chance for one-on -one conversations over wine donated by several of our local wineries. As part of the program, the League's second Wallace and Mary Stegner Environmental Award will be presented to an outstanding environmentalist from our immediate area. The forum will be held at Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills on Sunday, February 6'from 3 until 5 p.m. We certainly hope that the district will join with us in this important undertaking. Sincerely, y I l Jane H. Turnbull, President I EQUESTRIAN TRAIL RIDERS' ACTION COMMITTEE 1327 JOHNSON STREET-MENLO PARK,CA 94025 e �r ��j► December 28, 2004 6VED DEC 3 0 2004 IIDPENnvsuua REGIONAL OPEN Mary Davey, President ';PACE DISTRICT Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Dear Mary, It was a pleasure to talk with you this afternoon. We discussed my making a short presentation to you and MPROSD staff members about what I believe is a win - win concept because it has the potential of creating a multi - use trail connecting Russian Ridge with Windy Hill preserves. We agreed that I would write you this brief note and that you would let me know when such a meeting could take place. I look forward meeting with you again. Sincerely, Ernst O. Meissner Chairman, ETRAC I A COALITION OF EQUESTRIAN ORGANIZATIONS: COAST SIDE HORSE COUNCIL-JBH CAMP AD HOC COMMITTEE-LOS ALTOS HOUND-LOS VIAJEROS RIDING CLUB-MOUNTED PATROL OF SAN MATEO COUNTY-PORTOLA VALLEY TRAILS ASSOCIATION SAN FRANCISCO HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION- SAN MATEO COUNTY HORSEMEN'S ASSSOCAATION THE SHACK RIDERS-WOODSIDE TRAILS CLUB I REC DEC 27 2004 r= :93 110-4 0• kiAIDPENINSI„_,.,,ytUIONAL rent-a- uG SPACE DISTRICT OPEN �r Enterprise Rent-A-Truck 1485 Kerley Drive San Jose, CA 95112 General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 January 22, 2004 Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inform you of the commendable job done by Ranger Anthony Correia and the crew accompanying him up Hicks Road on Monday, December 20, 2004. One of my customers had a misfortunate incident with a number of trees falling onto our box truck. I had responded to the scene, and had barely hung up the phone with the Highway Patrol when Open Space crews showed up, on their way further up the road to install a gate. Since both lanes of the roadway were blocked by truck and trees, the Open Space crews could not proceed to their jobsite. Rather than argue about jurisdiction or wait for suitable tools, the crews jumped to work to clear the roadway, hacking away at one of the fallen trees with axes and handsaws. By the time the Highway Patrol showed up, the Open Space crews had the majority of the tree cleared from the road. They took a much deserved rest only when County Parks/Roadways crews arrived on the scene with chainsaws, having been appraised of the situation by Ranger Correia. It was later apparent that the trees and the roadway involved in the incident were not in the jurisdiction of Open Space, and that these men were acting of their own volition in assisting with the clearing of the roadway. I had the opportunity to thank Ranger Correia on-site, and I did,but I did not get to show my appreciation for the hardworking men on that crew. Please give them all my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their selfless effort and a job well done. Sincerely, Erica Fenik Assistant Manager Enterprise Rent-A-Truck I RECEIVLL DEC 2 9 2004 ' • Peninsula Open Space Trust AIDPENINbUU�i,tUIUNAt__: ` (;PAGE DISTRI07 Board of Directors December 28, 2004 Susan Ford Dorsey,Chair Allan F.Brown Craig Britton, General Manager Vince S.Garrod Christina A.Holloway Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Larry Jacobs 330 Distel Circle Karla Jurvetson,M.D. Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Charlene Kabcenell Robert C.Kirkwood Norman E.Matteoni Dear Craig: Dianne McKenna David W.Mitchell Paul Newhagen The strong partnership between the Midpeninsula Regional Open William Reller Space District (MROSD) and Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is Karie Thomson Mark A.Wan sustained and enhanced by MROSD's highly skilled staff. I would like to acknowledge Mike Williams in particular for his invaluable Coastal Campaign Advisory Council contribution to POST's work. Robert Augsburger Sheldon Bremer,Ph.D. By drafting management agreements, organizing and leading property Robert V.Brown tours, providing landowner contacts and property information, and Patricia Compton Lois Crozier-Hogle filling many other roles, Mike has helped POST protect thousands of Phyllis Draper acres of key conservation lands. POST's Rapley Ranch purchase, David L.Fletcher Stevens Canyon Ranch acquisition, and Newhagen Meadow transfer Robert B.Flint,Jr. Elaine French are recent examples of the many projects Mike has worked on over the Sukey Grousbeck last year that required him to work under pressure and difficult time Rosemary Hewlett Patricia L.Hooper constraints. He was always up to the challenge. Mary Hufty,M.D. Suzanne B.King Mike is a fountain of knowledge, a sought after sounding board, and a Melvin B.Lane p diligent professional upon which we depend to further POST's land Robert W.McIntyre g P P George M.Marcus conservation work. Mike is the spirit of partnership. Please accept our Jacqueline Mayer sincere gratitude for his efforts and dedication to the protection of Robert H.Miller Gordon E.Moore,Ph.D. open space lands on the San Francisco Peninsula. Bette Moorman Janet Morris Susan Orr Sin ely, F.Ward Paine Paul O.Reimer Barbara Doyle Roupe Alexander H.Schilling,Jr. Audrey C. T.Chester Wang President Anne M.Westerfield Rosemary Young Leah Zaffaroni President Audrey C.Rust 3000 Sand Hill Road, 1-155 Menlo Park,California 94025 Tel: (650)854-7696 Fax: (650)854-7703 www.openspacetrust.org Recycled Paper I T -----Original Message----- From: George Cattermole [ma I Ito:georgecattermole@ea rth[in k.net] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 11:00 AM To: Gloria Ison Subject: MROSD and threatened species TO:Board of Directors, MROSD FROM.Dr. George Cattermole, Director Coastside Habitat Coalition Phone: 650 726 0565 E-mail:georgecattermole@earthlink.net DATE: January 1, 2005 GUIDING THOUGHT: Ubiquitous and by far the most destructive of all invasive species is our own. Recommendations for MROSD regarding how it should manage their holdings on the San Mateo Coast. I need to say, at the outset that I have followed Midpen's `progress' on the San Mateo Coast and am struck by its persistent lack of sensitivity to the needs of threatened species. Much PR attention has been given to the problem of invasive species without much evidence that Midpen sees the forest through the thistles, i.e. that HUMANS ARE THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE INVASIVE SPECIES ON THE PLANET. Open space too often has implied OPENING SPACES in order to convert coastal lands to an outdoor gymnasium for horse folk, bikers and hikers. I have seen far more concern on Midpenz s part with corridors for people than corridors for the imperiled species inhabiting the coast. First and foremost MROSD should state clearly that protection and preservation of the native species inhabiting its lands is their number one priority. Measures required for this purpose should be taken even if they conflict with other elements of MROSD's mission. Cultural and recreational concerns should at all times be subordinate to the maintenance and improvement of the semi-wild state of our rural coastal lands. To do this: (1) Locate critical habitat for the species, focusing first on habitat needed for threatened and endangered species. Consult studies pertaining to what is critical habitat and generously (from the point of view of the species) follow the precautionary principle when identifying and designating endangered species habitat. For example, the "Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog" and the "Final Rule" by U.S. Fish and Wildlife' should be consulted and given great weight in determining which activities will threatened or harm the species. SETBACKS are critical in this regard and the amount of space allotted sanctuaries for the species should be based on science, not recreational or cultural values such as scenery, vistas, trail "needs', etc. Threatened species require parcels large enough to allow for the free play genes. To this end, require all land uses to provide a minimum of 100 foot undisturbed buffer zone between any possibly harmful human activity and surface water, i.e. no grazing of horses, cows or other animals in ponds or streams, no plowing up to the edge of the stream bed, no migrant worker housing on the stream bank, no rodeo arena grading or parking near streams or tributaries. etc. Solar pumps can be used to move water to a trough for cows and horses, with overflow returned to the stream. General construction and road work (by Midpen, county, Cal Trans) should be strictly monitored to minimize sediment flow to drainage ditches and streams. A formal statement of commitment to the concept, construction and maintenance of SANCTUARIES would be a good first step in this regard. "SANCTUARY" MEANS SPACE DEDICATED TO THE CRITTERS AND OFF LIMITS TO HUMANS SAVE FOR VERY RESTRICTIVE EXCEPTIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL AND/OR SCIENTIFIC IMPORT. Even sympathetic and knowledgeable audiences can have negative effects on the species they care about. This might include a stated goal of rewilding, say 25% of MROSD's holdings. That would leave 75% of the land for our species to visit and enjoy. The core of this 25% would be critical habitat, including corridors. (2) Before considering corridors for human intrusion ( and ALL roads, trails, parking lots and other recreational paraphernalia are intrusions) on and into habitat for some species), locate and develop corridors needed by native species to survive and improve their lot. Although it might be more convenient to use existing roads and pathways for recreational purposes, most of these were constructed to serve agriculture, logging, etc., i.e. Not the needs of threatened species. Protected corridors are necessary for maintaining the numbers and health of individual members and species genetic viability. For example, wherever California Red-Legged Frogs are located, human activities should be prohibited or rigorously restricted within 300 to 500 feet. Habitat restoration - removal of invasive species and human trash and constructs (roads, trails, non-perimeter fences) - would be the next step. Criteria for deciding which land to acquire should include giving priority to land including endangered species and their habitat and WATER. MROSD should work to build off-stream reservoirs so that badly needed water will be available for steelhead and salmon. Also, as I have pointed out in other correspondence, properly constructed and managed seasonal ponds are good for the California Red-Legged Frog and the San Francisco Garter Snake. CHC will be Wad to hire and work with Dan Holland, a leading expert on the CRLF and the SFGS to help MROSD with these efforts. RELEVANT ISSUES: Motorized vehicles: NO I Bikes: NO. If a skyline trial is needed, widen skyline boulevard. Mountain bikers do not have a good record when it comes to staying on trails or respecting seasonal restrictions. j Bikes cause erosion and because they are silent and swift, pose a lethal threat to reptiles and amphibians. The last San Francisco Garter Snake I observed was a dead one, killed by a bike. Horses: Require bridges over all gullies and streams - any where water is channeled - to prevent erosion and disturbance of wildlife. Riding should be permitted only on established trails which give wide birth to sensitive habitat. The number of horses and times of year open to riding should be restricted to prevent erosion and overuse. Cattle: In 99.9% of cases, x head of cattle per acre per day poses for less a threat (domesticating and denuding habitat) to endangered species than x head of human beings per acre per day. It is my understanding that cattle can be managed so as to simulate the historic effects of elk herds which coexisted symbiotically with native grasses and animals. Relations with neighbors (two legged): Good fences make good neighbors. Also, careful hiring criteria to ensure that there are more `on the ground' staff like Loro Patterson - are very important. Should you have any questions about these remarks, I will be glad"to try to answer them. Sincerely, George Cattermole I Regional Open SI; .e INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: C. Britton, General Manager CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION From: Thomas W.Fischer, Land Protection Specialist Date: January 4, 2005 Subject: Open Space and Conservation Easement over San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 079-200-030(Northern California Presbyterian Homes & Services Property),Windy Hill Open Space Preserve The Open Space Easement and Conservation Easement was recorded on December 21, 2004 for the 3.837-acre Open Space Easement and the 1.957-acre Conservation Easement over a portion of The Sequoias' property. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy,and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations,recordation marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of December 15,2004. The District's easement monitoring team will perform the annual monitoring inspection. DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Board Approval Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, Date/Res.No. Mgmt Agmt.) Windy Hill San Mateo County NCPHS 3.837 Open Space Easement December 15,2004 079-200-030 +1.957 Conservation Easement Res.No.04-48 5.794 Dedication Date/ Mgmt.Status: Status: Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU, (Intended Type Purchase Price GIS Code or Other) Withheld) December 21,2004 No public access Intended Exchange 0.00 Misc.Notes: 1. District&Northern California Presbyterian Homes&Services exchanged the following easements: a. District conveyed to NCPHS a permanent Berm Easement of 0.10-acres over District APN 076-340-100. b. District received from NCPHS an Open Space Easement and a Conservation Easement. The Land Protection Program is responsible for the annual easement inspection. c. District conveyed to NCPHS a Landscape License for vegetation on District land adjacent to District/MROSD boundary. d. District conveyed to NCPHS a Permit to Enter enabling PG&E and SBC to underground existing aerial utility lines. 2. Operations/Planning coordinate construction and landscaping with NCPHS cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Resource Management Accounting g Plannin Public Affairs 33o Distel Circle 650-6gi-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton La Honda Clvek OSP btafter Plan On December 1,2000 bicycles were no breakout groups at the November the Preserve to near the top, and hang a longer welcome on trails in Foothills, meeting,however,particularly left to come out on Bear Gulch La Honda Creek,Los Trancos,Picchetti regarding including bike access in the Road. This would give cyclists access Ranch,Pulgas Ridge,Teague Hill and Preserve. It seems a lot of people want to El Corte de Madera Creek Open Thornewood these open space`' to see bikes in La Honda Creek. The Space Preserve from the town of La preserves.The Midpeninsula Regional meeting's moderator,one of the Honda,as well as the proposed Ridge Open Space District ordered the consultants working on the Master Trail that may come from the Old La closures last July to preserve a peaceful Plan's creation, identified bikes as a Honda Road area where it crosses experience on Concern, that Skyline. This could involve getting some trails for clearly people cyclists off 84 and Skyline,and perhaps hikers and Want t0 ride in La Honda Creek OSP? wanted to talk out of their cars because they wouldn't horseback Write to:Matt Freeman about it,but have to drive as far to get to a place to riders.The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District not as an ride,but the District isn't likely to district will 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California 94022 Issue, swallow it willingly because it would allow.some meaning it involve including bike access in their mfreeman@openspace.org _ exceptions to wasn't on the Preserves,which they are loathe to do. the closures agenda. He The consultants are going to take the for sections of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, explained a bit about the history of the information gathered at the December and for regional trails connecting urban bike ban, the bogus(my term)public areas to the Ridge Trail. Exceptions will hearings that preceded it, and that workshop and use: it to put together an Alternatives Development, or set of be approved on a case-by-case basis. bikes would not be in the Preserve{env potential Master Plan drafts,and Currently MROSD is preparing a time soon,BUT that they would present them at another workshop on master plan for La Honda Creek, and probably be in there at some point February 15. The public will have a now is the time to petition for regional because the Bay Area Ridge Trail will chance to comment on them at that trail access in this park. go through La Honda Creek OSP and ,and the consultants will the Ridge Trail would most likely be workshop, Charles Jalgunas,Patty Ciesla,Josh then put together a Draft Master Plan Moore, Richard Andrews,Lauren Multi Use, planning vernacular for Hikers,Bikes,and Horses. The due later in the Spring of 2005. The Lockwood, and perhaps other ROMP Districts official statement is that bikes planners at MROSD are currently members joined about 50 other could be allowed someda accepting input on the Master Plan; so members of the public and a dozen or y put together a few well worded, so MROSD staff members at the second on a regional trail. relevant, respectful lines and send planning workshop on December 7, We broke out into seven different them to Matt Freeman at 2004.The meeting objective was to look groups again, and talked about mfreeman@openspace.org We will not at issues raised at the prior workshop specifics of the Issues,and then chose get a chance to vote on this, and no one in more detail. The issues are: Dog one spokesperson from each group to will be counting letters or input, so Access, Horse Access,Staging Areas, present a breakout group consensus the please include only good ideas you Grazing, Location of Sensitive Iarge group. It was clear that a lot of think the District can use to make help resources, Red Barn Use/Preservation, people wanted to talk more about the them make good decisions. A Master White Barn Use/Preservation, Concern. One group wanted to see Clan has a life span of about 20 years, and Lou Cabin Use bikes in the Preserve, but only behind a so if we don't get something in there fence so they couldn't get out to the that allows bikes under some Perhaps most interesting to this group was bike access. It was not identified areas they didn't belong, but most cameconditions,we will probably not get back and said they preferred to see bikes in the Preserve for 20 years. If we as an Issue before the last meeting, bikes on Regional Trails,in other �_arr ; >t them to say bikes are. allowed meaning I don't think the District words, trails that go into rather on Regional'Trails now, :Ind then planned on discussing it. They have a Preserve wide ban on bikes that they preserves, open spaces, or areas. The develop an adjoining regional trial in most popular potential Regional Trail ECci4I,Wi.inderlich, or Driscoll Ranch are quite happy with and don't want to sul;gc=;titan was to have a Mufti Use somedav; we have a better chance of discus it an-further than I c'y have .trail that goes up from the bottom of riding there before we die. to. It was topic of many of the ROMP MOUNTAIN CYCLIST 13 Regional Open Sp ;e INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: C. Britton, General Manager CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION From: T. Fischer,Land Protection Specialist l Date: November 19, 2004 Subject: Sheldon Road License Agreement Property for El Sereno Open Space Preserve The final Sheldon Road License Agreement has been accepted and recorded by the District as of November 19, 2004. This License allows public trail access on Sheldon Road between Overlook Road and District gate ES02. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff reports to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations, recordation of the final Sheldon Road License Agreement marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of August 11, 1999. PRELIMINARY USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Board Approval Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement, Date/Res.No. Lease,Mgmt Agmt.) El Sereno N/A Sheldon Road 0.69 License Agreement August 11, 1999/na owners(15) April 28,2004/na Mgmt. Status: Dedication Date/ Closing Date (Open,Closed, Status: .hype Purchase Price GIS Code CMU,or Other) (Intended (Gift Value) Withheld) November 19,2004 Open W License $0.00 Public Access: Open to members of the general public who are using Sheldon Road for ingress and egress to El Sereno Open Space Preserve. he road will be open to hikers and bicyclists.Equestrians,organized group bicycle rides,and public motor vehicles will be prohibited. Patrol: Regularly patrol the road and the preserve,and will provide patrol records to Sheldon Road residents upon request. District regulations will be in effect over the entire length of the licensed trail(road). Name: Addition to El Sereno Open Space Preserve Dedication: Withhold dedication as public open space at this time. Planning: Signs/Gates. After approval from Sheldon Road Representative: 1. Install a gate and trail stile at the Sheldon Road entrance/exit to the preserve(Gate ES02). 2. Install a sign explaining the nature of the license agreement and the regulations for trail use at the upper and lower end of Sheldon Road. 3. Install speed limit signs on Sheldon Road. Planning& Public Affairs: Do not show Sheldon Road as a public trail on any District publication. Public Affairs: Coordinate a volunteer information table at the entry. Operations: District will assume a 1/15 share of the annual cost of maintaining Sheldon Road,and perform a site safety inspection. cc: Board of Directors,Administration,Operations,Resource Management,Accounting,Planning,Public Affairs 33o Distel Circle 650-6gr1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos ca 94022-1404 650-691-0495 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Nassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sp. e INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: C. Britton, General Manager CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION From: Thomas W. Fischer,Land Protection Specialist Date: January 5, 2005 Subject: Conservation Easement over San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 080-260-150 (former Rose-Basich Property),Coal Creek Open Space Preserve The Quitclaim Deed transferring the Rose-Basich Conservation Easement from Peninsula Open Space Trust to the District was recorded on October 14,2004 for the 5.09-acre Conservation Easement over a portion of San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 080-260-150. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations,recordation marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of October 13, 2004. The District's easement monitoring team will perform the annual monitoring inspection. DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Board Approval Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, Date/Res.No. Mgmt Agmt.) Coal Creek San Mateo County POST 5.09 Conservation Easement October 13,2004 080-260-150 Res.No.04-21 Dedication Date/ Mgmt.Status: Status: Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU, (Intended Type Purchase Price GIS Code or Other) Withheld) October 14,2004 Closed Intended Gift $0.00 Misc.Notes: The Land Protection Program is responsible for the annual easement inspection. cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Resource Management Accounting Planning Public Affairs 33o Distel Circle 650-69i-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton r Claims No 04-18 Meeting 05-01 Date 01/12/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 1970 $93.03 Accents&Artech Lamination Supplies 1971 $983.06 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 1972 $668.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 1973 $226.26 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service 1974 $389.48 All Laser Service Toner Cartridges 1975 $35.00 Alien's Press Clipping Bureau Media Clips 1976 $2,637.60 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repair 1977 $120.00 American Red Cross First Aid&CPR Training&Supplies 1978 $154.64 Arne'Sign&Decal Co,Inc. Vehicle Decals 1979 $394.61 Avaya,Inc. Monthly Telephone Service Agreement 1980 $33.75 Baillie,Gordon Reimbursement-Conference 1981 $30.31 Baron Welding&Iron Works,Inc. Plumbing Supply 1982 $82.19 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Office Supplies 1983 $873.31 Big Creek Lumber Fencing Material&Lumber 1984 $124.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fees 1985 $4,592.00 California Conservation Corps Trail Restoration-ECDM 1986 $12,277.00 California JPIA 2005-2006 Automobile&Property Insurance Premiums 1987 $172.90 California Water Service Company Water Service 1988 $826.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 1989 $758.83 Carpenter Rigging of San Jose Field Supplies 1990 $3,031.00 CDW Government,Inc. Computer Supplies 1991 $251.11 Clean Source Janitorial Supplies 1992 $108.79 Continuing Education of the Bar Legal Books 1993 $184.33 Costco Supplies 1994 $65.42 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 1995 $1,300.61 Custom Alignment Vehicle Repair 1996 $422.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Light Replacement-Distel Circle Building 1997 $641.35 "1 Dell Account Computer Supplies-Printer 1998 $128.00 "2 Department of Motor Vehicles Class A License-M.Bankosh&H.Neal 1999 $5,771.36 Design Concepts Graphic Design Services-Winter 2004 Newsletter, Business Cards&District Book Poster 2000 $924.75 "3 Divine Catering Catering Services for Holiday Luncheon 2001 $26.25 Downing,Brendan Reimbursement-PRAC Dues 2002 $9,624.36 EDAW,Inc. Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood 2003 $180.00 El Camino Hospital Medical Services 2004 $125.00 Emergency Training Services EMT Refresher Fee-K.Miller 2005 $216.15 Federal Express Express Mailing 2006 $5,735.00 First American RES Metroscan Online Services 2007 $1,854.48 '4 First Bankcard 361.83-Local Business Meeting 519.00-Conf.Exp 344.49-Field Equip.Supp.&Uniform Exp. 556.80-Office Supplies -210.05-Web Hosting 182.41-Special Event Supplies 100.00-Job Posting 2008 $123.56 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Mileage-4 Months 2009 $1,159.35 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-NIW Conference Expense 2010 $52.50 Freeman,Matt Mileage Reimbursement 2011 $107.18 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 2012 $798.38 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment 2013 $320.80 Gempler's,Inc. Uniform Supplies Page 1 of 3 f_ Claims No 04-18 Meeting 05-01 Date 01/12/05 i Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2014 $998.20 General Graphics Exhibits Graphic Design Services 2015 $3,285.25 Gilpin Geosciences,Inc. Consulting Services-Grabtown Gulch Trail Project 2016 $246.43 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Time Cards,Business Cards&NCR Forms 2017 $184.89 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. Garbage Services 2018 $215.80 Hasler Financial Services,LLC Postage Meter Lease 2019 $1,491.78 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment 2020 $352.37 Kinko's Printing Services 2021 $300.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 2022 $788.48 LFR Levine Fricke Engineering&Design Services-Pulgas Ridge 2023 $192.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services 2024 $669.00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services 2025 $434.66 Madco Welding Supplies 2026 $119.92 MegaPath Networks Internet Connection-DSL Line-FFO 2027 $2,787.66 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services 2028 $2,727.19 Noble Tractor,Inc. Tractor Supplies 2029 $277.47 One on One Computer Training Computer Training Newsletters 2030 $870.29 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 2031 $68.55 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Accessories 2032 $3,202.20 Pape'Material Handling Maintenance Supply 2033 $194.13 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 2034 $2,810.99 Peninsula Transmission Service,Inc. Vehicle Repairs 2035 $14,085.64 Peterson Tractor,Co. Tractor Accessories-Auger&Hydraulic Hammer 2036 $55.75 Rancho Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 2037 $90.28 Reed&Graham,Inc. Rice Straw Bales for Trail Restoration 2038 $22.00 Reneau,Frances Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 2039 $3,130.80 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Delivery Services 2040 $12.23 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies 2041 $194.00 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-SERI Membership 2042 $435.55 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 2043 $290.38 Safety Kleen Oil Recycling&Solvent Tank Service 2044 $45.00 "5 San Francisco Department of The Goat Summit Registration Fee Environment 2045 $34.00 San Francisco Dept.of Public Health EMT Recertification Fee-B.Downing 2046 $34.92 San Jose Mercury News Quarterly Subscription 2047 $7,744.00 '6 San Mateo Co.-LAFCO Application Processing Fees 2048 $92.17 Sanguinetti,David Reimbursement-Office Supplies 2049 $291.70 SBC Payment Center Telephone Service 2050 $113.64 '7 Sears Appliance Replacement-Rental Unit 2051 $95.00 SERCAL Annual Membership 2052 $5,788.70 Shoreline Printing&Graphics,Inc. Printing Services-Brochures 2053 $6,585.94 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services 2054 $75.00 Steve Staiger Honorarium for Docent Enrichment 2055 $2,884.27 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 2056 $199.18 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 2057 $1,650.00 System for Public Safety Recruitment-Background Research 2058 $861.87 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 2059 $64.00 Terminix Pest Control 2060 $125.25 Thielfoldt,Sally 2 Months Mileage Reimbursement&Cell Phone Charges 2061 $1,466.74 Tires on the Go Tires&Tire Repair 2062 $79.13 Tran,Minh 4 Months Mileage Reimbursement Page 2 of 3 1 i Claims No 04-18 Meeting 05-01 Date 01/12/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2063 $10.55 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping j 2064 $364.37 Verizon Pager Service&Wireless Phone Service 2065 $133.88 Vu,Douglas 4 Months Mileage Reimbursement 2066 $285.89 Weintraub,David District Book Authorship-Return Shipping Fee 2067 $81.02 West Payment Center On-Line.Legal Subscription 2068 $64.00 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Land Trust Alliance Conference 2069 $118.44 Woodbury,Cathy 4 Months Mileage Reimbursement 2070 $19.40 Yolo County Res.Conservation Dist. Resource Documents 2071 R $23.98 California Water Service Company Water Service 2072 R $2,242.45 Environmental Science Associates Consulting Services-Environmental Review 2073 R $250.00 Old Republic Title Company Preliminary Report 2074 R $33.75 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-PRAC Membership 2075 R $1,150.07 SBC Telephone Service 2076 R $407.29 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel 2077 R $11.68 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 2078 R $100.00 Weintraub,David District Book Authorship-Book Signing 2079 R $200.00 Williams,Michael IRWA Membership 2080 R $199.00 Woods,Del Reimbursement-Landsteward Software 2081 R $89.92 Xpedite System,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services Total $133,174.05 *1 Urgent Check Issued 01/05/05 '2 Urgent Check Issued 12/17/04 '3 Urgent Check Issued 12/15/04 "4 Urgent Check Issued 01/04/05 "5 Urgent Check Issued 12/29/04 '6 Urgent Check Issued 01/04/05 `7 Urgent Check Issued 12/30/04 Page 3 of 3 Claims No 04-18 Meeting 05-01 Date 01/12/05 Open Mid peninsula Regional O Space District P 9 P p # Amount Name Description 1970 $93.03 Accents&Artech Lamination Supplies f 1971 $983.06 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 1972 $668.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 1973 $226.26 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service 1974 $389.48 All Laser Service Toner Cartridges 1975 $35.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Media Clips 1976 $2,637.60 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repair 1977 $120.00 American Red Cross First Aid&CPR Training&Supplies 1978 $154.64 Ame'Sign&Decal Co,Inc. Vehicle Decals 1979 $394.61 Avaya,Inc. Monthly Telephone Service Agreement 1980 $33.75 Baillie,Gordon Reimbursement-Conference 1981 $30.31 Baron Welding&Iron Works,Inc. Plumbing Supply 1982 $82.19 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Office Supplies 1983 $873.31 Big Creek Lumber Fencing Material&Lumber 1984 $124.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fees 1985 $4,592.00 California Conservation Corps Trail Restoration-ECDM 1986 $12,277.00 California JPIA 2005-2006 Automobile&Property Insurance Premiums 1987 $172.90 California Water Service Company Water Service 1988 $826.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 1989 $758.83 Carpenter Rigging of San Jose Field Supplies 1990 $3,031.00 CDW Government,Inc. Computer Supplies 1991 $251.11 Clean Source Janitorial Supplies 1992 $108.79 Continuing Education of the Bar legal Books 1993 $184.33 Costco Supplies 1994 $65.42 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 1995 $1,300.61 Custom Alignment Vehicle Repair 1996 $422.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Light Replacement-Distel Circle Building 1997 $641.35 *1 Dell Account Computer Supplies-Printer 1998 $128.00 *2 Department of Motor Vehicles Class A License-M.Bankosh&H.Neal 1999 $5,771.36 Design Concepts Graphic Design Services-Winter 2004 Newsletter, Business Cards&District Book Poster 2000 $924.75 *3 Divine Catering Catering Services for Holiday Luncheon 2001 $26.25 Downing,Brendan Reimbursement-PRAC Dues 2002 $9,624.36 EDAW,Inc. Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood 2003 $180.00 El Camino Hospital Medical Services 2004 $125.00 Emergency Training Services EMT Refresher Fee-K.Miller 2005 $216.15 Federal Express Express Mailing 2006 $5,735.00 First American RES Metroscan Online Services 2007 $1,854.48 *4 First Bankcard 361.83-Local Business Meeting 519.00-Conf.Exp 344.49-Field Equip.Supp.&Uniform Exp. 556.80-Office Supplies 210.05-Web Hosting 182.41-Special Event Supplies 100.00-Job Posting 2008 $123.56 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Mileage-4 Months 2009 $1,159.35 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-NIW Conference Expense 2010 $52.50 Freeman,Matt Mileage Reimbursement 2011 $107.18 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 2012 $798.38 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment 2013 $320.80 Gempler's,Inc. Uniform Supplies Page 1 of 3 Claims NO 04-18 Meeting 05-01 Date 01/12/05 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2014 $998.20 General Graphics Exhibits Graphic Design Services 2015 $3,285.25 Gilpin Geosciences,Inc. Consulting Services-Grabtown Gulch Trail Project 2016 $246.43 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Time Cards,Business Cards&NCR Forms 2017 $184.89 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. Garbage Services 2018 $215.80 Hasler Financial Services,LLC Postage Meter Lease 2019 $1,491.78 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment 2020 $352.37 Kinko's Printing Services 2021 $300.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 2022 $788.48 LFR Levine Fricke Engineering&Design Services-Pulgas Ridge 2023 $192.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services 2024 $669.00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services 2025 $434.66 Madco Welding Supplies 2026 $119.92 MegaPath Networks Internet Connection-DSL Line-FFO 2027 $2,787.66 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services 2028 $2,727.19 Noble Tractor,Inc. Tractor Supplies 2029 $277.47 One on One Computer Training Computer Training Newsletters 2030 $870.29 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 2031 $68.55 Odandi Trailer Trailer Accessories 2032 $3,202.20 Pape'Material Handling Maintenance Supply 2033 $194.13 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 2034 $2,810.99 Peninsula Transmission Service,Inc. Vehicle Repairs 2035 $14,085.64 Peterson Tractor,Co. Tractor Accessories-Auger&Hydraulic Hammer 2036 $55.75 Rancho Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 2037 $90.28 Reed&Graham,Inc. Rice Straw Bales for Trail Restoration 2038 $22.00 Reneau,Frances Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 2039 $3,130.80 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Delivery Services 2040 $12.23 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies 2041 $194.00 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-SERI Membership 2042 $435.55 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 2043 $290.38 Safety Kleen Oil Recycling&Solvent Tank Service 2044 $45.00 *5 San Francisco Department of The Goat Summit Registration Fee Environment 2045 $34.00 San Francisco Dept.of Public Health EMT Recertification Fee-B.Downing 2046 $34.92 San Jose Mercury News Quarterly Subscription 2047 $7,744.00 *6 San Mateo Co.-LAFCO Application Processing Fees 2048 $92.17 Sanguinetti,David Reimbursement-Office Supplies 2049 $291.70 SBC Payment Center Telephone Service 2050 $113.64 *7 Sears Appliance Replacement-Rental Unit 2051 $95.00 SERCAL Annual Membership 2052 $5,788.70 Shoreline Printing&Graphics,Inc. Printing Services-Brochures 2053 $6,585.94 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services 2054 $75.00 Steve Staiger Honorarium for Docent Enrichment 2055 $2,884.27 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 2056 $199.18 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 2057 $1,650.00 System for Public Safety Recruitment-Background Research 2058 $861.87 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 2059 $64.00 Terminix Pest Control 2060 $125.25 Thielfoldt,Sally 2 Months Mileage Reimbursement&Cell Phone Charges 2061 $1,466.74 Tires on the Go Tires&Tire Repair 2062 $79.13 Tran,Minh 4 Months Mileage Reimbursement Page 2 of 3 Claims No 04-18 Meeting 05-01 Date 01/12/05 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2063 $10.55 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 2064 $364.37 Verizon Pager Service&Wireless Phone Service 2065 $133.88 Vu,Douglas 4 Months Mileage Reimbursement 2066 $285.89 Weintraub,David District Book Authorship-Return Shipping Fee 2067 $81.02 West Payment Center On-Line Legal Subscription 2068 $64.00 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Land Trust Alliance Conference 2069 $118.44 Woodbury,Cathy 4 Months Mileage Reimbursement 2070 $19.40 Yolo County Res.Conservation Dist. Resource Documents Total $128,465.91 *1 Urgent Check Issued 01/05/05 *2 Urgent Check Issued 12/17/04 *3 Urgent Check Issued 12/15/04 *4 Urgent Check Issued 01/04/05 *5 Urgent Check Issued 12/29/04 *6 Urgent Check Issued 01/04/05 *7 Urgent Check Issued 12/30/04 i Page 3 of 3 1