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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 06-24- 20060712 - Stevens Canyon Ranch Gran RESOLUTION NO. 06-24 I PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on July 12, 2006, at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote: AYES: J. Cyr, M. Davey, N. Hanko, L. Hassett, D. Little, K. Nitz, P. Siemens NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: APPROVED: Ole ecretary residen z Board of Directors Board Directors I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly held and called on the above day. District k RESOLUTION NO. 06-24 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR PURCHASE OF THE PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST STEVENS CANYON RANCH PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Legislature has established the California State Coastal Conservancy under Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code,and has authorized the Conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to implement these provisions; and WHEREAS, grants are awarded under eligibility guidelines adopted by the Conservancy; and WHEREAS, procedures established by the Conservancy require the applicant to certify through a resolution execution of the Grant Agreement and approval of its terms and conditions prior to submission of a request to the Conservancy for disbursement of grant funds; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby: 1. Agrees to the terms and conditions of the attached Grant Agreement; and 2. Has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the funded project; and 3. To the extent permitted by law, agrees to provide any funds needed beyond the grant requested to complete the project funded under this program through the allocation of uncommitted funds; and 4. Authorizes the General Manager as agent and representative of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to execute the Grant Agreement and all documents necessary to comply with the Conservancy's grant requirements: L. Craig Britton, General Manager. AL f STATE OF CALIFORNIA C#: PAYEE DATA RECORD (Required in lieu of IRS W-9 when doing business with the State of California) SCC STD.204(6199) Fil DEPARTMENT/OFFICE PURPOSE: Information contained in this form will STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY be used by state agencies to prepare Infor-mation PLEASE STREET ADDRESS Returns(Form 1099)and for withholding on RETURN 1330 BROADWAY, STE 1100 payments to nonresident vendors. Prompt return TO: r.'Tr CT°TF "P r OnF of this fully completed form will prevent delays OAKLAND CA 94612-2530 when processing payments. TELEPHONE NI,MBFR (See Privacy Statement on reverse.) VENDOR'S BUSINESS NAME Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - SOLE PROPRIETOR-ENTER OWNER'S FULL NAME HERE(Last,First,M.I.) 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F] :� r.HFr.K APPROPRIATE ROX/FS1 NOTE: California Resident-Qualified to do business in CA or a permanent place of a.An estate is a VENDOR business in GA resident if RESIDENCY decedent was a STATUS Nonresident(See Reverse) Payments for services by nonresidents California resident may be subject to state withholding at time of death. WAIVER OF STATE WITHHOLDING FROM FRANCHISE TAX BOARD ATTACHED b. A trust is a resident if at least SERVICES PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA one trustee is a California resident. (See reverse) l hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided on this document is true and correct. if my residency status should change,l will promptly inform you. CERTIFYING AUTHORIZED VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME(Type or Print) TITLE SIGNATURE L. Cr 'g Britton General Manager SIGNATURE 1 DATE TELEPHONE NUMBER July 12, 2006 650-691-1200 Calsforms\Copy of STD204agency 10/27/2005 jTANDARD AGREEMENT AnoRNEYGEER A.W.No. CONTRACT NUMBER I sTD_t�Evs-t+�l 0 6-J C 5 7A7cPAY FEDERAL EJwtDYER OEerTF-21TION EAS K111 THIS AGREEMIIIT,made and entered into this day of 2GO6 9 4-2 2 318 7 3 in the State of Califomia,by and bcrwcen State of California,through its duly elected of appointed,qualified and acting TITLE OF OFFICER ACtwI FOR STATE AGENCY Executive Officer State Coastal Conservancy CONTRACTORS NAME .hereafter called the State,arm Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ,hereafter caIled the trau WTINFSSE H: Thu the Contractor for and it consideration of the covenants,conditions,agr=ments,and stipulations of the State hereinafter express does hereby agree to furnish to the State services and mucrials as follows: (Set forth service to be rendered by Contractor,amount to.be paid Coartract time.for performance or completion,and anach plans and specifications,if any.) SCOPE OF AGREEMENT Pursuant to Chapter 4.5 of Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code, the State Coastal Conservancy("the Conservancy") hereby grants to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ("the grantee") a sum not to exceed $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars), subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. The grantee shall use these funds to acquire real property("the real property") known as Stevens Canyon Ranch located in the County of Santa Clara, State of California(County Assessor's Parcel Nos. 503-04-001, 503-05-016 and -039, and 503-06-024), consisting of approximately 238 acres, and depicted in Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference and attached. The property is being acquired primarily for the purposes of habitat preservation, public access and open space preservation. (Continued on following pages) CONTINUED ON SHEETS, EACH BEARING NAME OF CONTRACTOR AND CONTRACT NUMBER. The provisions on the mvcrsc side hereof Constitute a part of this agrumcnt_ IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this agrncment has been executed by the parties hereto,upon the date first above written. STATE OF CALIFORNIA- CONTRACTOR AGENCY COtia .tC .rn.raw•m.yo..a;o.�v+.rr.+aAio .ecJ State' Coastal Conservancy Midpace DistrictBY(AUTMOR�D SC.NATURE) BY PRBtTED NAPE OF PERSON SICiNNGPRIN14GS8�»el SC}1uC178t CraManagerAO ExL'Ct1t1VE Officer Los Altos, CA 94022 .aaOk*"'E 0CkAABEF ED--"1} S PR X*1M4 CATEGORY(CODE AND TOLE) FUND_ TTTU ...Capital Outlay California f)epartr�eFrf-otrserst5erlca $500,000.00 pNALt Clean Water. . . t tefflgl�► N ENCUMBEREDFOR Stevens Canyon Ranch Acquisition 720� PER STATUTE FISCAL YEAR OTALAMOUNTENCUMBEREDTO 3760-301-6029(1) .______L 2004 04/05 �CertlfythatthiSQranlaQreement� ATE OBJECT OF EXPEWTURE(CODE AND TITLE) $500,000.00 San Francisco Bay Area li is exempt from department of General Services approv t--bY°er&Y upon my~PefsonalAnowiedoe that twdoered hands I T_BA No. BA No. are avaiabie fur the period and purpose of tree expenditure stated above. 167it,3�`OF' - D*TE f a Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 2 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ACQUISITION AND DISBURSEMENT The grantee shall not acquire the real property and the Conservancy shall not be obligated to disburse any funds under this agreement unless and until the following conditions precedent have been met: 1. The Board of Directors of the grantee has adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of this agreement and approving its terms and conditions. 2. The Executive Officer of the Conservancy("the Executive Officer")has reviewed and approved in writing: a. All title and acquisition documents pertaining to acquisition of the real property, including,without limitation, current appraisals (the specifications for which are incorporated and attached as Exhibit B ),preliminary title reports, agreements for purchase and sale, escrow instructions, environmental documentation or hazardous materials assessment and instruments of conveyance. b. A plan for the installation of signs on the real property as provided in the "SIGNS" section, below. 3. A signed and acknowledged Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate Title in Fee, approved by the Executive Officer, that serves to permanently dedicate the property for the purpose of habitat preservation, public recreational access, and open space and agricultural protection. This instrument shall be recorded concurrently with the instrument conveying title to the real property to the grantee. 4. The purchase price of any interest in land purchased under this agreement may not exceed fair market value as established by the approved appraisal. 5. The grantee has provided evidence of its intent to engage in a planning process to prepare the property for public access. COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS When the Conservancy determines that all"CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ACQUISITION AND DISBURSEMENT"have been fully met, the Conservancy shall disburse a total amount not to exceed the amount of this grant, as follows: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 3 COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS (Continued) The purchase price,plus closing costs consisting of escrow, recording and title insurance fees to the extent not included in the purchase price, shall be disbursed directly into an escrow account established for the acquisition. The grantee shall request disbursement for the acquisition b sending a letter to the gi' �l q Y g Conservancy. The grantee shall include in the letter the name and address of the grantee, the number of this agreement, the date, the amount to be disbursed, and a description of the items for which disbursement is requested. Additionally, the letter shall include the name, address and telephone number of the title company or escrow holder and the escrow account number to which the funds will be disbursed. The letter shall be signed by an authorized representative of the grantee. Failure to send the required letter will relieve the Conservancy of its obligation to disburse funds. TERM OF AGREEMENT This agreement shall be deemed executed and effective when signed by both parties and received in the offices of the Conservancy together with the resolution described in "CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ACQUISITION AND DISBURSEMENT'. section of this agreement. An authorized representative of the grantee shall sign the first page of the originals of this agreement in ink. The term of this agreement shall run from its effective date through June 2, 2027 ("the termination date"). COMPLETION DATE The grantee shall complete acquisition of the real property no later than March 2, 2007 ("the completion date"). Prior to the completion date, either party may terminate this agreement for any reason by providing the other party with seven days notice in writing. If the Conservancy terminates prior to the completion date, the grantee shall take all reasonable measures to prevent further costs to the Conservancy. The Conservancy shall be responsible for any reasonable and non-cancelable obligations incurred by the grantee in the performance of this agreement prior to the date of the notice to terminate, but only up to the unpaid balance of funding authorized in this agreement. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 4 AUTHORIZATION The signature of the Executive Officer on the first page of this agreement certifies that at its March 2, 2006 meeting, the Conservancy adopted the resolution included in the staff recommendation attached as Exhibit C. This agreement is executed under that authorization. ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS OF OFFER TO DEDICATE The Grantee agrees to sign and deposit into escrow an Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate Title in Fee by which the Grantee permanently dedicates the property for public or conservation purposes subject to the following essential provisions: 1. The Property was acquired using funds provided by the California State Coastal Conservancy("Conservancy") under Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code for grants to public entities for the acquisition of real property; pursuant to this grant agreement the Grantee shall permanently dedicate the property for habitat preservation,public recreational access, and open space and agricultural protection pursuant to this Agreement. The property shall be used for these purposes and no industrial, mining, or non-agricultural commercial activities and no residential building development are permitted on the real property. The grantee shall provide any funds beyond those granted under this agreement which are needed to complete the acquisition of the real property. 2. The Grantee shall use, manage, operate and maintain the real property consistent with this grant agreement. 3. Without the written permission of the State of California acting through the Executive Officer of the Conservancy, the Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the Real Property for mitigation to compensate for adverse changes to the environment elsewhere. If the Grantee fails to obtain such written permission for use of the Real Property for mitigation, the Executive Officer may require that all funds generated in connection with such mitigation on the Real Property be remitted promptly to the Conservancy until the Conservancy has been fully paid for all of its past,present and future costs with respects to the Real Property, including without limitation, staff, planning, development, restoration, operation and maintenance, and monitoring costs, at fair market value as of the time the mitigation is to begin. 4. The Grantee shall not use the real property as security for any debt without the written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 5 ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS OF OFFER TO DEDICATE (Continued) 5. Transfer of the real property is subject to the prior written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy. The transferee shall be subject to all provisions of this offer, including, without limitation, the use restrictions. If the Conservancy deems necessary,prior to the Conservancy's approval of any transfer of the real property, the transferee and the Conservancy shall enter into a new agreement sufficient to protect the interest of the people of California. 6. If the real property is under threat of condemnation or has been condemned, the Grantee shall promptly 1 notify the Conservancy in writing, and shall use its best Gran p p y fy y g, efforts to obtain the maximum compensation possible if the presumption created by I Public Resources Code Section 5542.5(a) is rebutted. Upon receiving condemnation proceeds, the Grantee shall promptly pay to the Conservancy a percentage of the condemnation proceeds equivalent to the percentage of the total purchase price originally contributed by the Conservancy. 7. On reasonable prior notice to the grantee,the Conservancy shall have the right to inspect the real property to ascertain compliance with the grant agreement and offer to dedicate. 8. The offer to dedicate shall run with and burden the real property. All obligations, terms, conditions, and restrictions imposed by this offer shall be deemed covenants and restrictions running with the land, shall be effective limitations on the use of the real property from the date of recordation of this document and shall bind the P P Y r Grantee and all its successors and assigns. This offer shall benefit the State of California. 9. The provisions of the offer to dedicate shall bind and inure to the benefit of the the Conservancy, whether voluntary successors and assigns of both the Grantee and y, or involuntary. 10. If any of the essential provisions stated above are violated, all of the Grantee's right, title and interest in the real property shall vest in the State of California for the benefit of the Conservancy or its successor, upon acceptance of the real property and approval of the State Public Works Board; provided,however, that the State,through the Executive Officer of the Conservancy, or its successor,may designate another public agency or a nonprofit organization to accept the right, title and interest, in which case vesting shall be in that agency or organization rather than in the State. 11. The Conservancy shall first give the Grantee written notice of any violation stating the specific nature thereof, in order for Grantee to correct any such violation to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 6 ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS OF OFFER TO DEDICATE (Continued) the Conservancy's satisfaction. If the Grantee has not corrected such violation within a reasonable time period, the Conservancy may exercise its right to ownership of the Property. SIGNS The grantee shall install and maintain a sign (or signs)visible from the nearest public roadway identifying the real property, acknowledging Conservancy and displaying the Conservancy's logo assistance and directing the pubic to the real property. The Conservancy shall provide to the grantee specifications for the sign(s). The grantee may incorporate the required information into other signs as approved by the Executive Officer. In special circumstances,where the placement of signs or the general specifications are inappropriate, the Executive Officer may approve alternative, more appropriate methods for acknowledging the source(s)of funding. The grantee shall submit plans describing the number, design, placement and wording of the signs, or the specifications of a proposed, alternative method. USE, MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The grantee shall use, monitor, manage, operate and maintain the real property in a manner consistent with the purpose of the acquisition. The grantee further assumes all monitoring,management, operation and maintenance costs associated with the real property, including the costs of ordinary repairs and replacements of a recurring nature, and costs of enforcement of regulations. The Conservancy shall not be liable for any cost of monitoring, management, operation or maintenance. The grantee shall refrain from developing or otherwise using any other property it owns or controls in the vicinity of the real property in a manner that interferes with or inconveniences the use, management, operation or maintenance of the real property or detracts from the purposes of the acquisition. The grantee may be excused from its obligations for management, operation and maintenance only upon the written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy or its successor. LIABILITY The grantee shall be responsible for, indemnify and save harmless the Conservancy, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages or costs, including, without limitation litigation costs and attorneys fees resulting from, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 7 LIABILITY (Continued) growing out of, or in an way connected with or incident to this agreement, except for �' g Y Y active negligence of the Conservancy, its officers, agents or employees. The duty of the grantee to indemnify and save hannless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778. This agreement supersedes the grantee's right as a public entity to indemnity(see Gov. Code Section 895.2) and contribution (see Gov. Code Section 895.6) as set forth in Gov. Code Section 895.4. right The grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or gh t of contribution from the State, its officers, agents or employees, for any liability resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this agreement. AUDITS/ACCOUNTING/RECORDS The grantee shall maintain financial accounts, documents, and records (collectively, "records") relating to this agreement, in accordance with the guidelines of "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles"("GA"")published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The records shall include, without limitation, evidence sufficient to reflect properly the amount, receipt, deposit, and disbursement of all funds related to the acquisition, use, management, operation and maintenance of the real property The grantee shall maintain adequate supporting records in a manner that permits tracing of transactions from the request for disbursement forms to the accounting records and to the supporting documentation. Additionally, the Conservancy or its agents may review, obtain, and copy all records relating tope rformance of the agreement. The grantee shallpr ovide the Conservancy or its agents with any relevant information requested and shall permit the Conservancy or its agents access to the grantee's premises upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, to interview employees and inspect and copy books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this agreement and any applicable laws and regulations. in the records related to the acquisition for three ears following the The grantee shall retain q y g date of final disbursement for the acquisition by the Conservancy. All other records shall be retained by the grantee for three years following the later of final payment and the final year to which the records pertain. The records shall be subject to examination and audit by the Conservancy and the Bureau of State Audits during the retention periods. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 8 AUDITS/ACCOUNTING/RECORDS (Continued) If the grantee retains any contractors to accomplish any of the work of this agreement, the grantee shall first enter into an agreement with each contractor requiring the contractor to meet the terms of this section and to make the terms applicable to all subcontractors. The Conservancy may disallow all or part of the cost of any activity or action that it determines to be not in compliance with the requirements of this agreement. NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE During the performance of this agreement, the grantee and its contractors shall not unlawUly discriminate against, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, religion,color,national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, age(over 40), or denial of family-care leave, medical-care leave, or pregnancy-disability leave. The grantee and its contractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination and harassment. The grantee and its contractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 12900 et seq.) and the applicable regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285.0 et seq.). The regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission regarding Contractor Nondiscrimination and Compliance (Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations) are incorporated into this agreement. The grantee and its contractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. This nondiscrimination clause shall be included in all contracts and subcontracts entered into to perform work provided for under this agreement. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY The grantee, and the agents and employees of the grantee, in the performance of this agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State of California. ASSIGNMENT Without the written consent of the Executive Officer, the grantee may not assign this agreement in whole or in part. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Agreement No. 06-006 Page 9 TIMELINESS Time is of the essence in this agreement. EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DESIGNEE The Executive Officer shall designate a Conservancy project manager who shall have authority to act on behalf of the Executive Officer with respect to this agreement. The Executive Officer shall notify the grantee of the designation in writing. AMENDMENT No change in this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties to the agreement. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in this agreement shall be binding on any of the parties. LOCUS This agreement is deemed to be entered into in the County of Alameda. Stevens Canyon Ranch Property Map Saratoga ,Gap ace / _�./� Ater j S e P�res vens -Creek C urrty- r � . e-v Open Sp oau Parking 11 Win ----.,`i-_ ard f aretak Redd ce , Parkin Area Saratog _Gap f _ 0p.en Space �.•_.` — .� ~. 0 260 SW 1,000 e Feet Coastal Conservancy ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL SPECIFICATIONS All appraisal reports must contain the following: 1. Title page (sufficient to identify the project). 2. Letter of transmittal(brief summary of important conclusions: market value, date of valuation, etc.). 3. Table of contents. 4. Photographs,plat, legal description of property, and name of owner. 5. Map showing all sales in relation to the subject property. 6. Sales sheets that disclose information such as grantor/grantee, zoning, access,brief description of improvements, sale and recording dates,party with whom the sale was confirmed, information(such as street address,post mile, distance from local landmarks such as bridges,road intersections, structures, etc.)to locate sales, and sale terms. 7. Photographs and plats of sale properties. 8. Analysis of the area surrounding the subject property. 9. Analysis of the site, including all standard items such as zoning, taxes,utilities,topographic features, etc. 10. Highest and best use. (If controversial,discuss fully.) 11. Description of improvements. 12. Discussion of sales,with direct comparisons to the subject property. 13. Three approaches to market value. (If any of the three approaches is inapplicable, explain why.) 14. Discussion of severance damage, or lack of it,where a partial taking is involved. 15. Effect of title exceptions on market value. A PRELIMINARY TITLE REPORT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE APPRAISAL REPORT. 1330 Broadway, 10 Floor Oakland,California 94612-2530 510.286-1015 Fax: 510-286-0470 C a I i f o r n i a S t a t e C o a s t a I C o n s e r v a n c y EMW' 81 Coastal Conservancy—A. sisal Specifications Page 2 16. Correlation and final estimate of market value. (Summarize reasons supporting conclusions.) In addition to the above: 17. The appraiser shall investigate whether an implied dedication has occurred. (See, for example, Gion v. City of Santa Cruz(1970), 2 Cal.3d 29.)The appraisal report shall state the appraiser's conclusions as to the existence of any implied dedications. The report shall detail the factual basis for the conclusion and the appraiser's opinion as to the effect of any implied dedication on market value. 18. The property owner or a designated representative shall be offered the opportunity to accompany the appraiser during the appraiser's inspection of the property. The appraiser shall include a statement in the appraisal that on a certain date the owner or the designated representative was given the opportunity to accompany the appraiser and either accepted or declined. If accepted, the appraiser shall indicate the date on which the property was inspected with the owner or the representative. 19. If the appraiser's investigation or the preliminary title report reveals any information related to the public trust,the appraiser shall contact the State Lands Commission to determine the effect on the value of the property. The appraiser shall include in the appraisal report all pertinent facts and the appraiser's conclusion as to the effect, if any, on market value. ' f the e 20. In the course of the appraiser's investigation property o p p riy and review of related documents the appraiser shall look for evidence of hazardous substances. The appraiser shall include in the appraisal report all facts and suspicions related to hazardous substances on the property. If the appraiser knows or can calculate the effect of such hazardous substances on value,the appraiser shall discuss these facts and the appraiser's conclusions in the appraisal report. 21. In the course of the appraiser's investigation of the property and review of related documents,the appraiser shall review the Local Coastal Program(or Plan),the Land-Use Plan, and other documents as appropriate to determine whether they delineate the approximate location or size of any sensitive areas on the property including,but not limited to, riparian areas,wetlands,habitat for species recognized under federal or State endangered species acts, or Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas. The appraiser shall note any identified or obvious wetlands (whether or not referred to in any document as listed on the National Wetlands Inventory of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). Additionally, the appraiser shall note references to existing conservation easements and areas subject to agricultural protection,whether or not under the Williamson Act. The appraiser shall include in the appraisal report all facts and suspicions related to the existence of such areas on the property. If the appraiser knows or can calculate the effect of the existence of such areas or designations on value, the appraiser shall discuss these facts and the appraiser's conclusions in the appraisal report. Please direct any questions regarding these appraisal specifications to Dick Wayman, Real Estate Manager, at(510) 286-4182. 6/13/00 C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e C o a s t a l C o n s e r v a n c y COASTAL CONSERVANCY Staff Recommendation March 2, 2006 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQUISITION File No. 06-006 Project Manager: Amy Hutzel RECOMMENDED'ACTION: Authorization to disburse up to $500,000 to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the acquisition of the 238-acre Stevens Canyon Ranch for the protection and restoration of natural resources and to provide public access. LOCATION: Stevens Canyon Road, adjacent to Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve,west of the City of Saratoga in western Santa Clara County(Exhibit 1). PROGRAM CATEGORY: San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Project Location and Site Maps Exhibit 2: Photographs Exhibit 3: Letters of Support I RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS: Staff recommends that the State Coastal Conservancy adopt the following resolution pursuant to Sections 3 1 1 60-3 1 1 64 of the Public Resources Code: "The State Coastal Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of an amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ("District") for the purpose of acquiring Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Nos. 503-04-001, 503-05-016 and -039, and 503-06-024, known as the Stevens Canyon Ranch ("property"), consisting of 238 acres, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to the disbursement of funds for the acquisition, the District shall submit for the review and approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy ("Executive Officer"): i a. All relevant acquisition documents, including without limitation, a current appraisal, purchase agreement, escrow instructions, environmental or hazardous materials assessment and title report. Page 1 of 7 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQUISITION b. Evidence that sufficient funds are available to complete the acquisition. 2. The District shall pay no more than fair market value for the property. 3. The District shall permanently dedicate the property for habitat preservation, open space protection and public access, through an irrevocable offer to dedicate an interest in the property or other instrument approved by the Executive Officer, and maintain the property to allow public access. 4. Conservancy funding shall be acknowledged by erecting and maintaining a sign on the property, the design and location of which has been approved by the Executive Officer." Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings: "Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the State Coastal Conservancy hereby finds that: 1. The proposed project is consistent with the purposes and objectives of the San Francisco Resources Bay Area Conservancy Program, Chapter 4.5 of Division 21 of the Public R e Code Sections 3 1 1 60-3 1 1 64. 2. The proposed project is consistent with the Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines adopted by the Conservancy on January 24, 2001." PROJECT SUMMARY: This project will result in the acquisition by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District "District" of the 238-acre Stevens Canyon Ranch ("property") and inclusion within the 1,305- acre Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve owned and managed by the District. Readily accessible from nearby communities, Stevens Canyon Ranch lies at the heart of over 6,720 acres of public land in the upper Stevens Creek watershed. The property's strategic location along Stevens Canyon Road between Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve, Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, and the County of Santa Clara's Stevens Canyon Park make it an ideal site for a public staging area. The property provides excellent opportunities for visitors to access t the � scend o Stevenst yens Creek an at the property, crass S e first trail would start > 'Is. The , regional trails. P P rtY planned Stevens Creek Trail between Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and Stevens Creek County Park. The partially-completed and heavily-used Stevens Creek Trail will eventually connect the Bay Area Ridge Trail with the San Francisco Bay Trail. The second trail would extend nd fromthe property's ert s northwestern rn boundary through h Sa ratoga a Gap Open en Space ace Preserve south to the Bay Area Ridge Trail. This new trail would connect with the chain of parks and preserves along Skyline Boulevard and the California State Parks' "Skyline to the Sea"trail through Castle Rock and Big Basin State Parks. The property's outstanding recreational, natural, and cultural resources also make it an attractive destination in itself. Stevens Canyon Ranch is made up of a mix of riparian habitat, redwood forest, oak woodland, grassland, and mixed evergreen forest, and provides habitat for two special Page 2 of 7 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQ UISITION status plants. The property has been a family ranch since the 1890s, and the original stone winery with upper residence,weathered outbuildings, five acres of productive orchard,ranch roads that form a ready made trail system, and a large family picnic area still exist, although the original 40 acres of vineyard have disappeared. The District will conduct a planning process before opening the property to visitors, and in the future may add an environmental/cultural education center to interpret the property's natural and agricultural history. The property is zoned to allow development of up to seven homes. The Peninsula Open Space Trust("POST") matched an offer on the property from a buyer who intended to build a large new home. The former owners (the Jones, Glendenning and Becker families) entered into negotiations with POST, which successfully purchased the property in December of 2004 for j $6,600,000. POST is seeking a$1.6 million contribution towards their land purchase from the Santa Clara Valley Water District and, if successful, will be including deed restrictions that ensure watershed protection in perpetuity and selling the property to the District for$5,000,000. The District is currently managing the property under an agreement with POST. In order to prevent a sale for private development and secure the property's future as a part of the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve,the District must raise the funds to purchase it from POST The District manages approximately 50,000 acres of lands in 25 Open Space Preserves in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, and is fully capable of managing the new addition. The District's purpose is to purchase, permanently protect, and restore lands forming a regional open space greenbelt, preserve unspoiled wilderness, wildlife habitat,watershed, viewshed, and fragile ecosystems,and provide opportunities for low-intensity recreation and environmental education. The District has worked with the Conservancy on numerous projects and is an experienced partner in achieving compatible conservation goals. Site Description: The property is located adjacent to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve off of Stevens Canyon Road west of the City of Saratoga in western Santa Clara County. The property is easily accessible from nearby urban areas and is a short drive from Highway 280 in Cupertino or Highways 85 and 9 in Saratoga. The Cityof San Jose is approximately 10 miles to the south and San Francisco is approximately 40 miles to the north. The property is surrounded by 6,720 acres of publicly owned and protected lands in the upper portion of Stevens Canyon. The 1,305-acre Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve lies to the east and the south and the 1,077-acre Stevens Creek County Park and 3,021-acre Monte Bello Open Space Preserve lie just on the other side of Stevens Creek and Stevens Canyon Road from the property. The property is perfectly situated for creation of a new staging area, providing access from Stevens Canyon Road to the upper Stevens Creek watershed. The lower part of the property is fairly flat, a rarity in this steep-sided canyon. The upper part of the property is steep, rising about 1,000 feet between Stevens Creek and the boundary with Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. In addition to serving as a staging area for the upper Stevens Creek watershed,the property's recreational, cultural, and natural resources are outstanding on their own. Habitats include a dense riparian zone along Stevens Creek, redwood forest (including a large stand of old growth redwood), orchard, grassland, oak woodland, and mixed evergreen forest. Grassy knolls with Page 3 of 7 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQUISITION dense clumps of purple needlegrass create openings in the forest with wide ranging views. Rare Santa Clara Red Ribbons (clarkia concinna ssp. automaxia) decorate moist shaded areas along forest edges. Water rich swales near the creeks are carpeted with ferns. The many edges between these habitats, abundant water from numerous springs and creeks, and the secluded rugged terrain support a variety of wildlife. Stevens Canyon serves as the upper watershed of Stevens Creek, a 20 mile waterway and one of the most natural streams on the peninsula. From its headwaters high on the slopes of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and Upper Stevens Creek County Park, it flows through the steep sided box canyon,past the subject property and through Stevens Creek County Park, into Stevens Creek Reservoir and then through Cupertino, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View,before entering San Francisco Bay. The property has the additional asset of interesting cultural resources. Bastido Bordi bought the property in 1881, clearing and cultivating about 100 acres. He planted an orchard and vineyard and started a small family winery. His original main house, built atop a stone walled wine cellar, still stands as the central building on the property. The orchard includes many productive pear, plum, walnut, and apple trees. The attractive family picnic area has several tables next to the creek, as well as a water system, outdoor fireplace, and a restroom. Mortar holes for grinding acorns are evidence of even earlier occupation by Ohlone Indians. Well maintained ranch roads form a ready made trail system with two main hiking trails. One passes the historic buildings and orchard and ascends to a vista point on the eastern edge of the property. The second heads towards the creekside picnic area, then follows the creek up towards the northwestern boundary on the road leading to a neighboring subdivision. Project History: The District has long been cooperating with Santa Clara County to purchase properties and trail rights along Stevens Canyon Road, with the goals of increasing public open space in the Stevens Creek Watershed and protecting the canyon from further development. The District's Master plan in 1978 rates the lands bordering Stevens Canyon Road, including the property, in the moderate to highest category for acquisition as open space. The Stevens Canyon Ranch property was identified in the District's 1998 Regional Open Space Study (a blueprint for the District's objectives for the ideal future of parks and open space in the region) as"land worth considering for open space protection". In December of 2004, POST purchased the property from the Jones, Glendenning and Becker families for$6,600,000. POST had matched an offer on the property from a buyer who intended to build a large new home on the grassy ridge which provides views of neighboring parklands and is habitat for a rare plant, San Francisco lacewing (Nothochrysa californica). The property is zoned HS (Hillside), allowing one dwelling unit per 160 acres. If the development is clustered, the allowable density is based on the average steepness of the property. The property is considered developable for up to seven homes and would be easy to develop due to the access along Stevens Canyon Road, developed interior roads, and desirable home sites. POST does not have the resources to hold and manage the property. The District is currently managing the property under an agreement with POST. In order to prevent a sale for private Page 4 of 7 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQUISITION development and secure the property's future as a part of the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve, the District must raise the funds to purchase it from POST. If sold on the open market,the property would most likely be developed for high-end homes, compromising its scenic and recreation value, as well as creating a major intrusion on trail and habitat corridors. PROJECT FINANCING: * Coastal Conservancy $500,000 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District $3,259,682 Roberti-Z'berg Harris Block Grant $1,240,318 Santa Clara Valley Water District ** $1,600,000 Total Property Cost $6,600,000 * The District had requested $1,000,000 in funds from the Conservancy, as reflected in the support letters (Exhibit 3). Based on the high need throughout the nine-county Bay Area for remaining San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program funds, staff recommends the authorization of$500,000 to the District for the acquisition of the property. ** Funding from the Santa Clara Valley Water District is speculative and, in the event it is not obtained,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's contribution will increase to $4,859,682. The expected source of the proposed grant is the FY 04/05 appropriation made to the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program pursuant to the California Clean Water,Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40), which allocates bond funds to the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program in the Coastal Conservancy for the purposes of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code. Consistent with the purposes of this funding source, the proposed project would assist in the acquisition of land and water resources in accordance with the provisions of Division 21, Chapter 4.5 (see "Consistency with Conservancy's Enabling Legislation" section below). Proposition 40 requires the Conservancy give priority to projects that include a commitment for a matching contribution, such as that being provided by the District, POST, and other sources. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S ENABLING LEGISLATION: This project is undertaken pursuant to Chapter 4.5 of the Conservancy's enabling legislation, Public Resources Code Sections 3 1 1 60-3 1 1 64,to address resource and recreational goals in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Stevens Canyon Ranch Property is located in Santa Clara County, one of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties in which the Conservancy is authorized, under Sections 31160 and 31162 of the Public Resources Code, to undertake projects and award grants to address resource and recreational goals for the region. Page 5 of 7 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQUISITION Under Section 31162(b),the Conservancy may act to protect, restore, and enhance natural habitats and connecting corridors,watersheds, scenic areas, and other open space resources of regional significance. The proposed project will protect 238 acres of watershed land containing riparian habitat, redwood forest, oak woodland, grassland, and mixed evergreen forest. It will become part of the 1,290-acre Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve, home to numerous native wildlife species. In addition, consistent with Section 31162(d), the project will provide open space and a natural area that is accessible to the urban population of the San Francisco Bay Area for recreational and lands as well as w' act as an entrance for adjacent protected an educational purposes. The property i11 a J P a recreational resource in its own right, with trails and picnic areas enabling visitors to enjoy the historical and cultural resources, scenic views, and natural habitats. Finally, acquisition of this property, including it within Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve, and ro ect priority under all of the criteria for determining satisfies a P h' opening it to public access g project P g Section 31163(c), as follows: The project(1) is supported by adopted regional plans; (2) serves a regional constituency, in that the project will help preserve habitat and provide public access for the benefit of the population of the San Francisco Bay Area, (3) can be implemented immediately; (4) provides benefits that would be lost if the project is not quickly implemented; and(5) includes significant matching funds. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) & OBJECTIVE(S): Consistent with Goal 10 Objective A, the proposed project will result in the acquisition of 238 acres of upland habitat, including significant riparian and creek habitat. Also, consistent with this go al, the project leverages $500,000 of Conservancy funding for a $6 600 000 acquisition. uisition. Consistent with Goal 11 Objective A, the proposed project will result in a significant increase in land that will be accessible to the public for recreational purposes. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES: The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy's Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines adopted January 24, 2001, in the following respects: Required Criteria 1. Promotion of the Conservancy's statutory programs and purposes: See the"Consistency with Conservancy's Enabling Legislation" section above. 2. Consistency with purposes of the funding source: See the "Project Financing" section above. 3. Support of the public: The project has widespread public support, including that of Senator Simitian, Assemblyman Ruskin, the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Page 6of7 STEVENS CANYON RANCH ACQUISITION Department, Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department. Letters of Support are attached as Exhibit 3. 4. Location: The property is located within Santa Clara County and within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy. 5. Need: The opportunity to secure this property would be lost without Conservancy support. Both POST and the District have committed all of the funds available to them at this time for this project. 6. Greater-than-local interest: The property, centered in 6,720 acres of public parks and open space preserves, is regionally significant with respect to recreation and natural resources. The property is perfectly positioned to be the gateway to the surrounding public lands and a regionally important staging area. Its strategic location makes it a key access point and link between the two main regional trails in the area, the Bay Area Ridge Trail and the San Francisco Bay Trail. Additional Criteria 7. Urgency: POST purchased this property in December of 2004 with the intention of selling it to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, the current managers of the land under a license and management agreement. If not purchased, POST will have to decide whether to sell the property in order to repay its acquisition costs. The property would then be at risk of development for up to seven homes. 8. Resolution of more than one issue: Purchase of this property preserves habitat and open space, while providing a quality public access experience. The property has significant historical and cultural resources, as well as a mix of wildlife habitats. Acquisition and preservation of the property as open space also aids in the protection of water quality in Stevens Creek and enhances surrounding open spaces and parks. 9. Leverage: See the"Project Financing" section above. 12. Readiness: POST and the District have negotiated a transaction that is acceptable to all parties, funding has been identified and the project is ready to move ahead. 15. Cooperation: The project has garnered significant public support and is a cooperative effort between POST,the District, and the Conservancy to protect the property, and include it within the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA: Acquisition of the Stevens Canyon Ranch property is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it involves the acquisition of land for open space and wildlife habitat purposes and preserves existing natural conditions (14 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 15325). 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I would like to express my suppOIT tor the N-1idpeninsula Regional Open ST ce District's application to the Coastal Conser,,ancv's Central Coast Pro-ram ilor a S 1.000.000 ,rant to acquire a major addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. The 23�, -acre Sw ens C::utvon Ranch encompasses hillsides, meadows, and forested canyons in the Santa Clara COL1111 lilothiils VVe;t e l'Sarato,a. -Ducked back in Stevens Creek Canyon. yet readily accessible from the urban Micipeninsuia. Sic\ens Canyon Ranch lies at the heart of over 6.630 acres of'public land in Stevens i s'c k watershed. The property's strategic location noi-th of Stevens Canyon Road between ?Monte Bello and Saratoga Gap Open Space Preyer%-e and Stevens Creek County Park makes it an ideal "gateway" site for a public staging area. It wili provide access to the upper part of the Stevens Creek corridor and to the regional trail system linking the Bay Area Ridge Trail with the San Francisco Bay Trail. The property's outstanding recreational,natural and cultural resources also will make it an attractive destination in itself. These factors make the acquisition and preservation of the Stevens canyon Ranch property a high priority for the District and 1 urge you to hind this project and ensure the property is permanently protected. Together with the surrounding park and open space lands. the project will protect valuable historic ranch lands,watershed resources. biological diversity and recreational trail connections for public enjoyment. `a inecrel\-. IRA Rl X.l\ Cc: Midpeninsula Reulonal Open Space District E-mail ass emb+ymern Der.iuskmCg assembly.ca.Qov 'JJebs? dec�lxrats asserrbly Ga.gov r embers.'a21 P'7.nw—On RecvCie'-'Pxw Exhibit 3: Letters of Support STATE CAPITOL (Eal l-f a non �4fatje enatv DISTRICT OFFICE SACRAMENTO CA 95f, 14 PALO ALTO.CA 94301 '916)651-401 1 .6501 688"6384 SENATOR S. JOSEPH SIMITIAN ELEVENTH SENATE DISTRICT July 1 1. 2005 Douglas Brasco Chair of the Board of Directors Coastal Conservaney 1330 Broadway, 11`I' Floor Oakland. CA 94612-2530 RE: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Brant Appiicati0n - ZSiCVC(1h Cdnyva Ranch Property Addition to Saratoga Gap Space Preserve Dear Mr. Brasco, I am writing to express my support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's application to the Coastal Conservancy's Central Coast Program for a $1,000,000 grant to acquire the 238-acre historic Stevens Canyon Ranch, a major addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. In addition to preserving a historic family ranch the property is sir-tegically located as an ideal "gateway" site for a public stagino area. The property will provide access to the upper part of the Stevens Creek corridor and to the regional trail system linking the Bay Area Ridge Trail with the San Francisco Bay']-rail. Together with the surrounding park and open space lands, the project N ill protect valuable historic ranch lands, watershed resources, biological diversity and recreational trail connections for public enjoyment. I hope that you will give every consideration to this grant request. Sincerely, S.Joseph Simitian State Senator, Eleventh District cc: L. Craig Britton. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ,iUL 12 2005 SJS:rto CUAS?Al CONSERVANCY OAKLAND,C.AUE. Exhibit 3: Letters of Support County of Sant-a Clare C,OUV\>� Environmental C Parks and Rc`crr� iii-it !x .Il ittr u 298 Garden 11111[?(I,t w a f j i1 ti t-os Gatos. caiifwr.:,, AS 1408)353.22(K) FA , UV w�,�v.i xarttt�e-r r-r June 27. 2005 Douglas Bosco Chair of the Board of l)irec tors. Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadv,ay. I I'll Floor Oakland.CA 946 1 2-25 50 >v. ape . su Repcnal Ulpc—n T R.... i��`�3at: nt�l,u i .,. h' S}iacc 3isTrTct �I;i;ni -1puilCatiuri— 1. ;n!`471I RStll'll i Property Addition to Saratoga Gap Space Preserve I Dear Mr. Bosco: I would like to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's application to the Coastal Conservanc.N's Central Coast Program for a S1.0('K).ttr)t) gant to acquire a major addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. The 2 38-acre Stevens Canyon Ranch encompasses hillsides, meadows. and forested canyons in the Santa Clara County foothills vest of Saratoga. Tucked back in the Stevens Creek Canyon Net readily accessible from T?r: urh,tn Midperin, ,,L;;a Stevens Canyon Ranch lies at the heart of aver 6.6 0 acres of public land in the Stc%c.ns Ct-c,:k hed. The property', st''a�e 1t I<:«<;i`ii r ',rTh �), tit `,e'T. C.:n., ,n Roau h.�,,C:r� A9t'�i'.. n�_... ;ind Saratoga Gap Open Space.Pr sc.ry .�InJ ( OI ITS P111-1. •Ii� fora public staging area, It «Ill I-rov tdc a,cc- to the ltt)per tart o ih atld to the regional trail system Itnkint the bLiV -Arcn bid�te ..l the San Outstanding recreational, ntltural and cultural rrsilurccs alto wilt ni:ike it an ,rttrzirtive destinatWm In itself. The purchase m ill presery e a historic f:amik ranch that Irriginated in the ind �nll retains the atmosphere of an earlier age. The original stone wirrei-\ with its upper residenc., weathered outbuildings, 5 acres of productive orchard and a large family picnic area still grace the property. ;although the original 40 acres of vineyard have vanished. Moriar holes for grinding acorns are evidence of earlier occupation by Ohlone Indians. A visit here feels like going,back in time, vet it is only a short drive from Interstate 280 in Cupertino or Highways 85 or 9 in Saratoga. These factors make: the acquisition and preservation of the StL ti ens Canyon Ranch property it high priority for the District and I urge you to fund this project and ensure the property is perTnanently protected. Together with the surroundiri park and open Space lands. the project will proi:-,ct v aivable historic ranch c, . , � ) ri l loilnecT �)s for public enjoyment. >;� •�s I t�10 t�wl di�.;�rsitti� and recrc�,iU� n.,, t t � 1 shcc, r,..1 urc� . I i lands, eater � . Thank you forte,}our consideration incercly ' ' . . ' �Pisa K O trc�ciOF J . c: ':1-ltdpe.nin;ula r.;,?iortai C)pen Str,acc, I)t;tract County 1-7Ct I Exhibit 3: Letters of Support II RIDC.: , June 29•11 200 Douglas Bosco Chair of the Board of Directors Coastal Ccroservan 1330 R—..adv u :t Poor Oakland. CA 94012-2510 Subject: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Application — Stevens Canyon Ranch Property Addition to Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve Dear Mr. Bosco: On behall'of the Board of Directors of the Bav Area Ridge Trail Council, we would like to express our strong support for the Midpeninsula Regior:al Open Space District's application to the Coastal Conservancy's Central Coast Program. "Phis application is for a$1,000.000 grant to acquire a major addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. The 238-acre Stevens Canyon Ranch encompasses hillsides, meadows. and forested' canyons in the Santa Claret county foothills west of Saratoga. Tucked back in Stevens Creek Canyon yet readily accessible from urban peninsula population cc:nlcrs. Stevens Canyon Ranch lies at the heart of over 6.630 acres of puhlic land in the Stevens Creek �vatershcci. The proper~y's strategic locaiion north of Stcycns Caryor. Road hct%�cen , . Monte Bello and Saratoaa Gap Open Space Preserves and Stevens c_reck County P,iri:. IZ-,ahes it an ideal `r�atc��u�'' site rur a puhhc staging area. Steven:,, Canyon Ranch 4,ill provide access to the upper pule of the Stevens Crock Corridor and to the regional trail systern linking the Bay Area Ridge Tr.ri1 with the San Francisco Bay Trail. .Additionally. the' property's outstanding recreational, natural and cultural resources make this property an attractive destination in itself. The purchase of this property skill preserve a historic family ranch that originated in the 1890s and still retains the atmosphere of an earlier age. 'fhe original stone winery with its upper residence. weathered outbuildings. 5 acres of productive orchard and a large family picnic area still grace the property. Mortar holes for grinding acorns are evidence of earlier occupation by the Ohlone people. A visit here feels like going back in time, yet it is only a shun drive from Interstate 280 in Cupertino or Highways 95 or 9 in Saratoga. Exhibit 3: Letters of Support These factors make the .acquisition and preservation of the Stevens Canyon Ranch property a high priority for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Spacc District and we urge YOU to fund this proiec:t and ensure the property is peamanently princrted. Together with the surrounding park and open space lands, the pruiect will protect v,:luahlc historic ranch lands, watershed resources, biological dixe.rsity. and recreational tra;! connections for public enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. Sincer y, oily VaB�Aouten Executive Director Cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District GO OA KLkN Exhibit 3: Letters of Support City Hall 1 t).,00'l orre Avenue 94;f)14-3255 1c'epL>c,n� i408 f 777-31 10 %X (40S; 777-3366 CITY OF ,•�.cut�cnino.orQ pa !;m rks it cupertino.org PARKS \ND RECRE A)ION DEPARTMENT July 18, 2005 Douglas 13osco Chair of the Board of Directors Coastal C onservancv 1330 Broad,,�;t\. 1 I"' Hoor Oakland. CA 94612-2510 RE: ',,lidpeninsula Regional Open Space; District Grant -\t)plicatron -Stevens Canyon Ranch Propem ,addition to Saratoga(jap Space P;cserve Dear Mr. Bosco: I would like to express im strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's application�lication to the Coastal Consenancy's Central Coast Program for a _ $1,000.000 Aram to acquire a major addition to the: Saratt ='a Grip Ope;; `�pacc Preserve. The 238-acre Sic1-ens Canyon Ranch encompasses hillsides. meadow's. and forested canyons in the Santa Clara County foothills west of Saratoga. Tucked back in Stevens Creek Canyon yet readily accessible from the: urban Midpeninsula. Stevens Cannon Ranch lies at the heart of over 6.630 acres Of public land in the Steven:. Creek watershed. The propertr's .strategic location north of Stevens Canton Road bet►veen 31onte Bello and Saratoga Gap Open Space .Preserve and Stevens Creek Coum), Park, makes it an ideal "gateway"site for a public staging area. It will provide access to the upper part of the Stevens Creek corridor and to the regional trail s1•stem linking; the Bat Area Ridge Trail with the San Francisco By Trail. They property s outstanding recreational, natural crud cultural resources, also will make it an attractive destination in itself. The purchase \Pill preser-,c is flr5torlc theT ' Sc),Os and still � retains the atnxpspnere ofan earlier age. I he original stone ,�inen vtiiih its upper residence, 1leatl1e7eLl OlilhUlltllll�'L. acrc.ti of Fj!-oChjci `,� t)rchai J �:`n :1 l�i-2e larnik picnic area still grace the 1prolpert}. although the om-nnai 40 acres or -inevard have vanished. Mortar holes for grinding acorns are eyidencc of earlier occupation by Ohlone Exhibit '): Letters of Support Douglas Bosco July 18, 2005 Page 2 Indians. A visit here feels like going back in time. vet it is onl\ a short drive from Interstate 280 in Cupertino or Highways 85 or 9 in Saratoga. These factors make the acquisition and preservation of the Stevens Canyon Ranch property a high priority for the District and I urge you to fund this project ;ind ensure the property is permanently protected. 'Together with the surrounding park and open space lands, the project will protect valuable historic ranch lands. watershed resources. biological diversit\1 and recreational trail connections for public enjo\-nent. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerel y, }, r Therisc Ambrosi Smith, Director Parks and Recreation Department cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District C F ! ED L' 9 2005 CONSERVANCY UAKLAND, CALIF.