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Home My Public Portal About20010101 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) (8) Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Meeting 10-23 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California Wednesday, September 22, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M. AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT— PUBLIC SESSION ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—PUBLIC ADOPTION OF AGENDA 7:10* CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of August 30, 2010 *2. Approve Revised Claims Report *3. Approve Written Communications—A. Fields 7:20* BOARD BUSINESS 4. Approval of Video for the District Website—V. Gou 5. Consider General Manager's Request to Forego a 5%Meritorious Pay Award for Meritorious Service in Fiscal Year 2009-2010—S. Abbors 6. Authorization to Apply for both a Habitat Conservation Fund Program Grant and Recreational Trails Program Grant for the El Corte de Madera Creek Parking/Staging Area and Trails Project—G. Laustsen INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning 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. A. Committee Reports B. Staff Reports C. Director Reports ADJOURNMENT * l'ones 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 v the Board ofDirectors. 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. Consent Calendar:All items on the Consent Calendar may be 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 the 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. Written materials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed to Board members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting,will be available for public inspection at the District's Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California 94022. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA E 1,Michelle Radcliffe,District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD),declare that the foregoing agenda for the Regular Mecting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on September 17,2010,at the Administrative Offices of MROSD,330 Distel Circle,Los Altos California,94022. The agenda is also available on the District's web site at h"—/A nss pace of—P. Signed this 17"'day of September,at Los Altos,California. T4.9 District Clerk September 17,2010 Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Amount Name Description 13552 $29,023.95 Downtown Ford One Patrol Vehicle-2010 Ford Expedition 13553 $20,197.00 Bay Area Asphalt&Cement Works Remove&Repair 4,716 Square Feet Of Asphalt At Rancho De Guadalupe 13554 $11,033.23 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Watermark Letterhead/Bridle Trail Dedication Event"Save The Date"Cards/2009-2010 Annual Report 13555 $9,050.00 Koff&Associates Classification&Compensation Study-PDQ Review,Employee Interviews,Class Concepts&Allocation,Development Of Draft Class Descriptions 13556 $8,449.72 Page&Turnbull Architectural&Engineering Services-Folger House Remodel 13557 $6,911.25 John Miller Architect Architect Services For Dyer Garage At La Honda Creek 13558 $6,711.38 Design Concepts Graphic Design Services-Fall Outdoor Activities Newsletter& Calendar/Purchase Order Revisions/Preserve Brochures 13559 $5,703.18 *1 First National Bank Field Supplies/Tarps For Thornewood Creek Beds/First Aid Supplies/Flails For Mower/Camera With Security Case& Memory Card/Livestock Gate For Blue Brush Canyon/44 Gallon Transfer Tank&Hand Pump/Security Mailbox/Chlorine Test Equipment 13560 $4,965.50 Knapp&VerPlanck Preservation Beatty Property Historic Architecture Assessment Architects 13561 $4,434.23 LFR Levine Fricke Engineer&Design Services-ECDM Staging Area Project 13562 $4,000.00 Metro Mobile Communications Balance-Ten Vehicle Repeaters&Installation 13563 $3,372.50 Ascent Environmental CEQA/NEPA Strategy For Mt. Umumhurn Remediation&Planning 13564 $3,111.56 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 13565 $2,987-50 Timothy C. Best,CEG Road&Trail Inventory And Assessment-Bear Creek Redwoods, Russian Ridge&Rancho De Guadalupe 13566 $2,904.18 Northgate Environmental Management Soil Sampling&Analysis At Sierra Azul 13567 $2,514.93 Reed&Graham Erosion Control Materials For Tree Farm Restoration Project 13568 $2,494-96 Big Creek Lumber Bridge Material&Puncheon For Lost Trail 13569 $2,481,59 The Sign Shop Assorted Trail Signs&Miscellaneous Preserve Signage 13570 $2.435.48 Metro Mobile Communications Antenna&Cable For Radio Repeater, Radio Batteries, Case& Charger 13571 $2,258.81 Northgate Environmental Management Environmental Consulting Services-Review U.S.Army Corps Of Engineers Work At Mt. Umunhum 13572 $2,250.00 IEDA Labor Relations Consulting Service-Quarterly Fee 13573 $2,228.80 *1 First National Bank Conferences&Training-Special District&Local Government Finance Seminar/Grassland Restoration Workshop/CEQA Conference Registration/Word Software Training Class Maintenance Mgmt School Expenses 13574 $2,050.50 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services-Personnel 13575 $1,897.57 Peterson Tractor Tractor Repairs&Service 13576 $1,557.01 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies For RSA 13577 $1,223.50 Knapp&VerPlanck Preservation Bear Creek Stables Historic Architecture Assessment Architects 13578 $1,219.31 Peninsula Transmission Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 13579 $1,200.00 W.J. Sorich Enterprises 2010/2011 Sorich Road Dues 13580 $1,058.28 *1 First National Bank Volunteer, Docent Events&Supplies-Name Badges For Docents/Name Badge Inserts&Clip-On Holders For Volunteer Recognition Event/Outdoor Activity Docent Training/Gift Cards For Volunteer Recognition Event 13581 $983.97 Hsieh, Benny Reimbursement- Network Routers/Intel Developer Forum Registration 13582 $939,78 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies Pruner Parts&Repair Three Chainsaw Helmets Motor Oil Page 1 of 3 Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 13583 $887.98 *1 First National Bank Advertising/Subscriptions/Books-Survey Monkey Monthly Subscription/Legal Ad-Almaden Air Force Base Structure Abatement Notice/Annual Subscription To Administer Photo Contests/Strategic Planning Books 13584 $852.39 Office Team Office Temp-Receptionist 13585 $823.21 *2 U.S. Postmaster Postage For Mt. Umunhum Special Public Meeting Postcard 13586 $819.00 Shulman, Rogers,Gandal, Pordy& Legal Services-Telecommunications Advice For District Radio Ecker Frequency 13587 $729,55 *1 First National Bank Event Expenses-Supplies For Kids'Art In Nature Event/ Dropbox Online Storage For Photo Contest Administration/ Postage For"Save The Date"Cards For The Bridle Trail Event/ Supplies For Employee Family BBQ&Staff Recognition Event 13588 $700.00 Imhof Tractor Service Delivery Of Straw Bales For Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration Project 13589 $650.00 Normal Data Consulting Services-Contact&Insurance Tracking Databases 13590 $643.57 *1 First National Bank Office Supplies/Camera&Case For Real Property/Safety Supplies For AO/Radiant Heater/Poster Hanger 13591 $620.00 Air Resources Board Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program- Registration Of SFO Chipper 13592 $595.47 *1 First National Bank Business Related Meals-Mt. Umunhum Veterans Stakeholder Meeting/Board Meetings&Tours/Management Team Meeting/ Strategic Planning Meeting/Drinks For Meeting With POST/ Operations Meeting 13593 $589.34 *1 First National Bank Uniform Expenses 13594 $548.16 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Sierra Azul&Fremont Older 13595 $500.30 Recology South Bay Dumpster-FFO 13596 $493,50 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Supplies-AO 13597 $490.06 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA County Park 13598 $474.27 *1 First National Bank Computer Expenses/FFO Internet/Telecam Rack/Printer Fuser Replacement!Dish Network Service/Email Service Provider For E-mail Blasts 13599 $405.50 Tires On The Go Tires 13600 $401.28 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations 13601 $385.00 Bay Area Backflow Backflow Repair-RSA 13602 $370.04 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Company Door Repair-AO/Rekeying Of General Counsel's Office 13603 $350.00 *1 First National Bank Membership Dues-International Institute Of Municipal Clerks/ National Association For Interpretation 13604 $335.37 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Staff Recognition Event 13605 $306.69 Continuing Education Of The Bar California Municipal Law Handbook 13606 $305.88 *1 First National Bank Miscellaneous-Shredding Services For Human Resources Files! San Mateo Permit For Dyer Garage Remodel 13607 $255.00 *3 Party Time Machine Rentals Supplies For Mt. Umunhum Public Meeting 13608 $254.38 Great Printing&Copies Printing Services-Spaces&Species Passports 13609 $230.80 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-FFO 13610 $221.23 Darryl Scotti Events Volunteer Recognition Event-Additional Attendees 13611 $202.47 *1 First National Bank Visa Finance Charges-These Charges Will Be Reversed On The Next Statement 13612 $199.50 Coblentz, Patch, Duffy&Bass Continued Legal Assistance Regarding Federal Trademark Application/Review Process For The District's New Logo 13613 $187.67 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO 13614 $173.91 REI Bike Rack 13615 $159.94 Langley Hill Quarry Drain Rock For Purisima Road Repairs 13616 $151.74 Forestry Suppliers Sunscreen 13617 $150.00 Cupertino Medical Group Employee Medical Services 13618 $122.67 Conoco Phillips Fuel Page 2 of 3 7 r Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 13619 $119.26 Goodco Press Printing Services-Timecards For AO&Field Offices 13620 $115.00 Orkin Pest Control Services-Annex 13621 $113.75 San Francisco Chronicle Subscription Renewal 13622 $101.32 Pine Cone Lumber Pressure Treated Posts For RSA Pedestrian Counter Project 13623 $90.39 Spiegel,Annetta Reimbursement-Interview Panelists Lunch 13624 $81.60 West Payment Center Legal Research 13625 $80.00 Williams,Jennifer Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies 13626 $80.00 Pennington, Brad Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses 13627 $72.00 McKowan, Paul Reimbursement-Mileage 13628 $%00 San Mateo County Public Health Tick Testing 13629 $43.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 13630 $40.00 Gurnee Freze-Dri Taxidermy Juvenile Western Rattlesnake For Nature Center Vitrine Case 13631 $34.43 Pape' Material Handling Air Filter For Bobcat 13632 $31.85 Decatur Electronics Tuning Fork For Radar Unit 13633 $24.00 Sunset Magazine Annual Subscription 13634 $18.45 Condor Country Consulting Biological Services To Assist With Formal Consultations With USFWS Regarding Potential San Francisco Garter Snakes At Big Dipper Ranch 13635 $18.44 Los Altos Hardware FFO Shop Supplies 13636 $10.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 13637 $6.31 Foster Brothers Key Hider&Ring Total $168,365.34 *1 Urgent check issued 9/7/10 The total amount for First National Bank is$13,768.79 *2 Urgent check issued 9/9/10 *3 Urgent check issued 9/14/10 Page 3 of 3 t Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 13552 $29,023.95 Downtown Ford One Patrol Vehicle-2010 Ford Expedition 13553 $20,197.00 Bay Area Asphalt&Cement Works Remove&Repair 4,716 Square Feet Of Asphalt At Rancho De Guadalupe 13554 $11,033.23 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Watermark Letterhead/Bridle Trail Dedication Event"Save The Date"Cards/2009-2010 Annual Report 13555 $9,050.00 Koff&Associates Classification&Compensation Study-PDQ Review, Employee Interviews, Class Concepts&Allocation, Development Of Draft Class Descriptions 13556 $8,449.72 Page&Turnbull Architectural&Engineering Services-Folger House Remodel 13557 $6,911.25 John Miller Architect Architect Services For Dyer Garage At La Honda Creek 13558 $6,711.38 Design Concepts Graphic Design Services-Fall Outdoor Activities Newsletter& Calendar/Purchase Order Revisions/Preserve Brochures 13559 $5,703,18 `1 First National Bank Field Supplies/Tarps For Thornewood Creek Beds/First Aid Supplies/Flails For Mower/Camera With Security Case& Memory Card/Livestock Gate For Blue Brush Canyon/44 Gallon Transfer Tank&Hand Pump/Security Mailbox/Chlorine Test Equipment 13560 $4,965,50 Knapp&VerPlanck Preservation Beatty Property Historic Architecture Assessment Architects 13561 $4,434.23 LFR Levine Fricke Engineer&Design Services-ECDM Staging Area Project 13562 $4,000.00 Metro Mobile Communications Balance-Ten Vehicle Repeaters&Installation 13563 $3,372.50 Ascent Environmental CEQA/NEPA Strategy For Mt. Umumhum Remediation&Planning 13564 $3,111.56 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 13565 $2,987.50 Timothy C. Best,CEG Road&Trail Inventory And Assessment-Bear Creek Redwoods, Russian Ridge&Rancho De Guadalupe 13566 $2,904.18 Northgate Environmental Management Soil Sampling&Analysis At Sierra Azul 13567 $2,514.93 Reed&Graham Erosion Control Materials For Tree Farm Restoration Project 13568 $2,494.96 Big Creek Lumber Bridge Material&Puncheon For Lost Trail 13569 $2,481.59 The Sign Shop Assorted Trail Signs&Miscellaneous Preserve Signage 13570 $2,435.48 Metro Mobile Communications Antenna&Cable For Radio Repeater,Radio Batteries,Case& Charger 13571 $2,258.81 Northgate Environmental Management Environmental Consulting Services-Review U.S.Army Corps Of Engineers Work At Mt. Umunhum 13572 $2,250.00 IEDA Labor Relations Consulting Service-Quarterly Fee 13573 $2,228.80 "1 First National Bank Conferences&Training-Special District&Local Government Finance Seminar/Grassland Restoration Workshop/CEQA Conference Registration/Word Software Training Class/ Maintenance Mgmt School Expenses 13574 $2,0%50 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services-Personnel 13575 $1,897.57 Peterson Tractor Tractor Repairs&Service 13576 $1,557.01 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies For RSA 13577 $1,223.50 Knapp&VerPlanck Preservation Bear Creek Stables Historic Architecture Assessment Architects 13578 $1,219.31 Peninsula Transmission Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 13579 $1,200.00 W.J. Sorich Enterprises 2010/2011 Sorich Road Dues 13580 $1,058.28 '1 First National Bank Volunteer, Docent Events&Supplies-Name Badges For Docents/Name Badge Inserts&Clip-On Holders For Volunteer Recognition Event/Outdoor Activity Docent Training/Gift Cards For Volunteer Recognition Event 13581 $983.97 Hsieh, Benny Reimbursement- Network Routers/Intel Developer Forum Registration 13582 $939.78 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies/Pruner Parts&Repair/Three Chainsaw Helmets /Motor Oil Page 1 of 4 } a Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 13583 $887,98 *1 First National Bank Advertising/Subscriptions/Books-Survey Monkey Monthly Subscription/Legal Ad-Almaden Air Force Base Structure Abatement Notice/Annual Subscription To Administer Photo Contests/Strategic Planning Books 13584 $852.39 Office Team Office Temp-Receptionist 13585 $823.21 *2 U.S. Postmaster Postage For Mt. Umunhum Special Public Meeting Postcard 13586 $819.00 Shulman, Rogers,Gandal, Pordy& Legal Services-Telecommunications Advice For District Radio Ecker Frequency 13587 $729.55 *1 First National Bank Event Expenses-Supplies For Kids'Art In Nature Event/ Dropbox Online Storage For Photo Contest Administration/ Postage For"Save The Date"Cards For The Bridle Trail Event/ Supplies For Employee Family BBQ&Staff Recognition Event 13588 $700.00 Imhof Tractor Service Delivery Of Straw Bales For Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration Project 13589 $650.00 Normal Data Consulting Services-Contact&Insurance Tracking Databases 13590 $643.57 *1 First National Bank Office Supplies/Camera&Case For Real Property/Safety Supplies For AO/Radiant Heater/Poster Hanger 13591 $620,00 Air Resources Board Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program- Registration Of SFO Chipper 13592 $595.47 *1 First National Bank Business Related Meals-Mt. Umunhum Veterans Stakeholder Meeting/Board Meetings&Tours/Management Team Meeting/ Strategic Planning Meeting/Drinks For Meeting With POST/ Operations Meeting 13593 $589.34 *1 First National Bank Uniform Expenses 13594 $548.16 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Sierra Azul&Fremont Older 13595 $500.30 Recology South Bay Dumpster-FFO 13596 $493.50 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Supplies-AO 13597 $490.06 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA County Park 13598 $474.27 *1 First National Bank Computer Expenses/FFO Internet/Telecam Rack/Printer Fuser Replacement/Dish Network Service/Email Service Provider For E-mail Blasts 13599 $405.50 Tires On The Go Tires 13600 $401.28 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations 13601 $385.00 Bay Area Backflow Backflow Repair-RSA 13602 $370.04 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Company Door Repair-AO/Rekeying Of General Counsel's Office 13603 $350.00 *1 First National Bank Membership Dues-International Institute Of Municipal Clerks/ National Association For Interpretation 13604 $335.37 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Staff Recognition Event 13605 306.69 Continuing Education f The BarCalifornia $ g O e a Cal Municipal Law Handbook 13606 $305,88 *1 First National Bank Miscellaneous-Shredding Services For Human Resources Files! San Mateo Permit For Dyer Garage Remodel 13607 $255.00 *3 Party Time Machine Rentals Supplies For Mt. Umunhum Public Meeting 13608 $254.38 Great Printing&Copies Printing Services-Spaces&Species Passports 13609 $230.80 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-FFO 13610 $221.23 Darryl Scotti Events Volunteer Recognition Event-Additional Attendees 13611 $202.47 *1 First National Bank Visa Finance Charges-These Charges Will Be Reversed On The Next Statement 13612 $199,50 Coblentz, Patch, Duffy&Bass Continued Legal Assistance Regarding Federal Trademark Application/Review Process For The District's New Logo 13613 $187.67 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO 13614 $173.91 REI Bike Rack 13615 $159.94 Langley Hill Quarry Drain Rock For Purisima Road Repairs 13616 $151.74 Forestry Suppliers Sunscreen 13617 $150.00 Cupertino Medical Group Employee Medical Services 13618 $122.67 Conoco Phillips Fuel Page 2 of 4 Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 13619 $119.26 Goodco Press Printing Services-Timecards For AO&Field Offices 13620 $115.00 Orkin Pest Control Services-Annex 13621 $113.75 San Francisco Chronicle Subscription Renewal 13622 $101.32 Pine Cone Lumber Pressure Treated Posts For RSA Pedestrian Counter Project 13623 $90.39 Spiegel,Annetta Reimbursement-Interview Panelists Lunch 13624 $81.60 West Payment Center Legal Research 13625 $80.00 Williams, Jennifer Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies 13626 $80.00 Pennington, Brad Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses 13627 $72.00 McKowan, Paul Reimbursement-Mileage 13628 $50.00 San Mateo County Public Health Tick Testing 13629 $43.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 13630 $40.00 Gurnee Freze-Dri Taxidermy Juvenile Western Rattlesnake For Nature Center Vitrine Case 13631 $34.43 Pape' Material Handling Air Filter For Bobcat 13632 $31.85 Decatur Electronics Tuning Fork For Radar Unit 13633 $24.00 Sunset Magazine Annual Subscription 13634 $18.45 Condor Country Consulting Biological Services To Assist With Formal Consultations With USFWS Regarding Potential San Francisco Garter Snakes At Big Dipper Ranch 13635 $18,44 Los Altos Hardware FFO Shop Supplies 13636 $10.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 13637 $6.31 Foster Brothers Key Hider&Ring 13638 R $13,804.00 Mark Thomas&Company SFO Site Survey 13639 R $5,697.68 Tannerhecht Architecture Architecture Services For The SFO Remodel&Shop Building Project 13640 R $5,082.90 Go Native Nursery Invasive Species Control&Herbicide Application-Mindego Hill 13641 R $2,515.00 Macro Corporation Project Management Services-Implementation Of District's New Radio System 13642 R $1,235-00 San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Nest Surveys At Monte Bello Burn Area 13643 R $1,232-50 LaMark Transportation Trucking Services-Rock Delivery To Thornewood For Bridle Trail Construction 13644 R $900.29 Home Depot Field Supplies/Saw Blades I FFO Maintenance Supplies Plumbing Repairs At DHF/Materials For Pulgas Ridge Trail Repairs I RSA Septic Treatment 13645 R $700.00 Al LaPierre Reimbursement-Slender False Brome Treatment 13646 R $479.23 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO 13647 R $352.46 State Water Resources Control Board Oversight Costs At Minclego Ranch 13648 R $350.00 Pam Stratton Reimbursement-Slender False Brome Treatment 13649 R $350.00 Peter Kasenchak Reimbursement-Slender False Brome Treatment 13650 R $320.29 Petty Cash Vehicle Mileage, Parking&Carwashes/Staff Recognition Event Supplies/BART Cruz Supplies/Binders/Interview Panel Meal 13651 R $190.00 Simms Plumbing&Water Water System Maintenance-Rental Residence 13652 R $97.23 AmeriGas Propane-Rental Residences 13653 R $49.35 Hsieh, Benny Reimbursement-Cell Phone 13654 R $28.38 Paterson, Loro Reimbursement-Field Supplies 13655 R $26.16 CSK Proshop Vehicle Supplies Page 3 of 4 Claims No. 10-19 Meeting 10-23 Date 9/22/10 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description Total $201,775.81 '1 Urgent check issued 9/7/10 The total amount for First National Bank is$13,768.79 `2 Urgent check issued 9/9/10 '3 Urgent check issued 9/14/10 Page 4 of 4 Midpeninsula Regional • ' Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: September 17, 2010 Re: Written Communications DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF Dr, Andy Fields, Ed.D. FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Director of Stanford Outdoor Education Arrillaga Family Sports Center 641 Campus Drive Stanford University, CA 94305 Dear Dr. Fields, Thank you for your e-mail dated August 3, 2010. We appreciate the feedback you have provided us regarding your past interactions with District Rangers. As Operations Manager David Sanguinetti has noted, District Rangers are trained and required by their job responsibilities to be courteous and respectful when making contact with the public. Mr. Sanguinetti will also use your correspondence as a training tool for District Rangers to reinforce the importance of treating visitors with respect and in a professional manner. I would like to thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention. We are confident that future interactions with District Rangers will be pleasant and in the event that you encounter otherwise, I recommend that you obtain the Ranger's name, document the time, date, and location of the interaction, note what was said and forward that information to Mr. Sanguinetti so he can address the issue with the appropriate Ranger. Thank you for your continued support of the District. Sincerely, Mary Davey Board President ----Original Message----- From: andyfields@stanford.edu [mailto:andyfields@stanford.edu] Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 8:30 AM To: BOARD; Clerk; Vicky Gou; General Information Subject: 08/03/2010 - andyfields@stanford.edu - Contact Board First Name: Andy Last Name: Fields Email Address: andyfields@stanford.edu Ward / Location: Stanford University Comments: Hello, I am hoping you can either help explain or share with whomever my frustrations as of late. I am local and enjoy the open-space immensely. I believe in your organization's mission and appreciate all that MPOSD does. I am an outdoor educator as well and teach environmental stewardship to thousands of students. I am a bit perplexed by your rangers, however. All of my interactions with them over the last two years have been very, very negative. I have never been doing anything thin g illegal, al , damaging, or disrespectful. In fact, I am always the opposite as this is my field and I am an advocate for organizations such as yours. Every interaction has begun with them being very aggressive and hostile towards me without justification. I attempt to change their approach by being kind and courteous, but to no avail. The latest happened just over a week ago when one approached a colleague and me and began accusing us of thinking about doing something against park rules. The fact is we were not thinking of doing anything but going home and his "guilty until proven innocent" approach was very much not appreciated. Are your rangers under some sort of intense pressure? Are your rangers required to be mean and discourteous to the public? Are your rangers required to fill a quota of tickets and thus become aggressive hoping someone will bark back? (giving them justification for writing a ticket) Needless to say, I have not received a ticket for anything from your rangers, as I have not done anything illegal. As a position that interacts with the public, I would assume there should be a level of customer service associated with their job as opposed to treating people as enemy-combatants. I am a highly regarded professional in this field with several degrees and years of experience. I hope you don't take my opinions lightly. I also have numerous friends who are both state and federal rangers. I had brushed off the first few incidents as po ssible bad days for your rangers, but after two years of terrible interactions, I feel 1 have to say � something. And | ann not the only one. | oversee a large program with thousands mf students who all have the same complaints. Please help me understand why your rangers behave this vvay, which is different than every other park | have been tm across the world. Thank you, Dr. Andy Fields Director of Outdoor Education Stanford University Midpeninsula Regional open Space District R-10-104 Meeting 10-23 September 22, 2010 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Approval of Video for the District Website. GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION j5&Ceor Approve video for posting to the District website. SUMMARY The Board will be shown a video created by District staff that is designed to appeal to younger District constituents. This is part of the District's efforts to engage today's youth and encourage them to visit and explore District preserves. DISCUSSION The District's website holds three objectives. Those three objectives are: 1. Build District brand/awareness; 2. Educate the public through information dissemination; and 3. Engage users to support Open Space through participation in meetings, events, and outdoor activities, donations, and volunteerism. This video project was conceived as another opportunity to apply technology in achieving these objectives. Specifically, this video piece was intended to tell a compelling story from a unique perspective (different from what has been used in the past); to appeal to and target adolescents, which is a high-priority audience; and to remind users of proper trail etiquette regarding dogs. The release of this video will be dovetailed with a call for action. High school students will be encouraged to create and submit their own digital stories about open space. Finally, this video will also remind users of proper trail etiquette, particularly regarding dogs in open space. R-10-104 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact is anticipated from the approval of this website posting. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided in compliance with the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE No compliance is required as this action is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act. NEXT STEP If approved by the Board, the video will be posted to the District's website. Prepared by: Vicky Gou, Web Content Coordinator Contact person: Same as above R i ' IMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-10-110 Meeting 10-23 September 22, 2010 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Consider General Manager's Request to Forego a 5% Meritorious Pay Award for Meritorious Service in Fiscal Year 2009-2010. GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached resolution granting the General Manager's request to forego the 5% meritorious pay award for service in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 granted by the Board of Directors on July 14, 2010. DISCUSSION At its meeting of July 14, 2010, the Board accepted the recommendations of the Board f"valuation Committee for salary adjustments and meritorious pay awards for the Board See Report R-10-82 . Appointees General Manager, General Counsel, and District Controller ( p ) The Board was pleased with the performance of its Appointees during the last fiscal year and resulting success of District programs and projects carried out as part of their duties. Based on the Board's review of the Board Appointees' performance during the evaluation period, the Committee also recommended that a 5% meritorious pay award of current salary be granted to each Appointee. This award is not a salary adjustment, but rather is granted as a one-time award in recognition of their excellent overall performance during Fiscal Year 2009-10. However, given the flat District property tax growth over this year and last, and the moderate decline anticipated for FY2011-12, the General Manager is requesting that the Board adopt the attached resolution foregoing this award so that no merit pay will be awarded to him for his performance in FY2009-10. This follows similar action last year where the General Manager, with the Board's concurrence, declined both merit and parity adjustment in view of deteriorating economic conditions. R-10-110 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact of the recommendation will be that an expenditure of$9,057.67, representing a 5% one-time award to the General Manager, will not be charged against the FY201 0-11 budget related to performance during the previous fiscal year(FY2009-1 0). PUBLIC NOTICE All public noticing requirements of the Brown Act have been met. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. NEXT STEP If approved, the Board's Resolution No. 10-23 of July 14, 2010, will be amended by the attached Resolution and merit pay will not be awarded to the General Manager at his request. Attachment: Resolution Submitted by: Stephen E. Abbors, General Manager Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION NO. 10-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-23 TO RESCIND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MERITORIOUS PAY AWARD TO THE GENERAL MANAGER WHEREAS, effective July 8, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District entered into a District General Manager Employment Agreement ("Agreement") with Stephen E. Abbors, employing him as the District's General Manager; and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for an annual review of the General Manager's performance and determination of meritorious pay, which the Board has completed; and WHEREAS, on July 14, 2010, in Resolution No. 10-23,the Board, based on its annual review of the General Manager's performance, granted him a 2.5 percent cost of living adjustment and a 4.5 percent parity adjustment to his annual salary and a meritorious pay award of 5 percent of his current annual salary in recognition of his performance during Fiscal Year 2009-2010; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has received the request of the General Manager to forego the 5 percent meritorious pay award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does grant the General Manager's request and by adoption of this resolution amends Resolution No. 10-23 to delete the meritorious pay award in the amount of 5 percent of his current annual salary. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-10-106 Meeting 10-23 September 22, 2010 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Apply for both a Habitat Conservation Fund Program Grant and a Recreational Trails Program Grant for the El Corte de Madera Creek Parking/Staging Area and Trails Project. GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) approving two grant applications for funds from the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Program and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for implementation of the El Corte de Madera Creek Parking/Staging Area and Trails Project. SUMMARY F1 Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve is the District's third most popular Preserve. The 2,817-acre Preserve offers 36 miles of multi-use trails open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians who, to date, are limited to parking along the Highway 35 frontage or at a Caltrans vista point parking area. Over the last ten years, the District has been working to establish a formal parking area and to improve the trail system at the Preserve. With construction plans complete for a new parking area and related trail improvements, the project is eligible for two California State Parks grants. Staff is seeking authorization to apply for the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in the amounts of$38,000 and $280,000, respectively, to fund implementation of the parking area and Phase I and 2 trails. DISCUSSION The final design for the El Corte de Madera Creek Parking/Staging Area and Trails Project includes the construction of a new 65-vehicle, four-horse trailer parking and staging area, a 0.25- mile connector trail, a 1.75-mile perimeter trail, a 0.2-mile trail realignment, and restoration of 0.7 miles of abandoned trail; installation of"No Parking" signs to remove approximately 40 roadside parking spaces on Skyline Boulevard; and relocation of an existing Skyline Boulevard trail/pedestrian crossing. The project has been divided into four phases: Phase I includes the parking and staging area and a 0.25-mile connector trail to the Gordon Mill trailhead; Phase 2 includes 0.75 miles of new trail to complete a portion of the "perimeter" trail; Phase 3 includes one mile of the remaining perimeter trail; and Phase 4 includes 0.2 miles of trail realignment and the restoration of 0.7 miles of abandoned trail. The trails portion of the project is being phased R-10-23 Page 2 over four years to ensure that the Skyline Field Crew retains the capacity to include this construction project into their larger multi-year work plan. Habitat Conservation Fund Program The HCF Program allocates approximately two million dollars ($2 million) per year to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for grants to cities, counties, and districts to provide for nature interpretation and other non-capital outlay programs, which bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas, to protect fish, wildlife and native plant resources or to acquire or develop wildlife corridors and trails. Projects, including land acquisition, rehabilitation of trails, as well as construction of new trails, are eligible for funding. The grant program requires a non-state dollar-for-dollar match. Eligible match sources include local, federal, or private funds, or donated materials and services. The total Phase I and 2 (trails only) project cost is estimated at $76,000 and staff is requesting $38,000 through the HCF Grant Program. If awarded, the grant would assist in finding the following specific actions at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve: • Phase 1 (trail only) 0.25-mile connector trail • Phase 2 includes 0.75 miles of perimeter trail Recreational Trails Program The Recreational Trails Program (RTP)provides funds annually for recreational trails and trail related projects from the Federal Highway Trust Fund. These funds represent a portion of the motor fuel excise tax collected from non-highway recreational fuel use. For the 2010 Federal Fiscal Year, California is working with incremental apportionments expected to total approximately two to three million dollars ($2 - $3 million). The RTP is administered at the state level by the California Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR). Projects, including acquisition, development and rehabilitation of trails and trailhead facilities, as well as construction of new trails, are eligible for funding. There is no maximum grant award; however, there is a 12% matching requirement. It is anticipated that grant award recommendations will be made in June 2011. The construction cost for the parking area is estimated at $560,000. While the RTP only requires 12% matching funds, funds under this Program are likely to be reduced for the upcoming funding cycle. To increase the likelihood of receiving a grant award, staff is requesting funding for 50% of the total project cost. If awarded, the RTP grant would assist in funding the following specific project elements: • A new paved parking area for 65 vehicles and four horse trailers that includes: • A large preserve entrance sign; • A two-stall, unisex, ADA-accessible, self-contained vault restroom facility; • Two ADA-accessible parking spaces (part of the 65 vehicles spaces); • Two trailhead signboards with brochure holders; • A bicycle tire and hiking boot cleaning station; • Split-rail wood fencing; • A new 20-foot wide driveway entry; and • A series of bioretention basins where stormwater runoff is collected and allowed to percolate into the soil. R-10-23 Page 3 FISCAL IMPACT The total cost for the Phases I and 2 trails is estimated at $76,000. Total cost for the parking area is estimated at $560,000. If grants are awarded in the amounts of$38,000 and $280,000 (for a total amount of 318,000), additional funds will be needed ($318,000) to construct these phases of the project. Staff will seek additional state and federal funds through the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Coastal Conservancy to supplement funds for the implementation of Phase I and 2, and subsequent project phases. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice of this Agenda Item was provided per the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE For the HCF and RTP, CEQA compliance is required at the time of application. Staff completed a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, which the District's Board of Directors adopted on February 10, 2010. A Notice of Determination was filed with the San Mateo County Clerk Recorder on February 16, 2010. NEXT STEPS If approved, project funding would be available in 2011 and 2012 and project implementation is anticipated to begin in late summer 2011. Staff will continue to pursue alternative funding sources and expects to apply for additional grants to further offset the implementation cost for the project. Attachment 1. Resolution A for the HCF 2. Resolution B for the RTP Prepared by: Gretchen Laustsen, Open Space Planner I Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION NO 10-XX RESOLUTION OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire, enhance, restore or develop facilities for public recreation and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the Habitat Conservation Fund Program, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the Habitat Conservation Fund Program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s)to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the project(s); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program; and 2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the required match and sufficient funds to complete the project; and 3. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s), and 4. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the provisions contained in the contract shown in the grant administration guide; and 5. Delegates the authority to the General Manager to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project. 6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. RESOLUTION NO 10-XX RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAI LS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users"provides funds to the State of California for Grants to federal, state, local and non-profit organizations to acquire, develop and/or maintain motorized and non-motorized trail Projects; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing Project Application under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of Application(s) before submission of said Application(s) to the State; and WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California to complete the Project(s); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an Application for the Recreational Trails Program; and 2. Certifies that the Project is consistent with the Applicant's general plan or the equivalent planning document; and 3. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the Project(s) included in this Application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project(s); and 4. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and 5. Appoints the General Manager as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute ions reements submit all documents including, , a g an d sub , but not limited to Applications,g amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project. 6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors,�� Date: September 17, 2010 Re: FYI Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District For immediate Release r � Date: September 9, 2010 Contact: Rudy Jurgensen, 650.691.1200 MROSD donates truck to Stevens Creek Volunteer Fire Department Los Altos, California [September 9, 20101 —The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's board of directors approved the donation of a surplus Open Space District patrol truck to the Stevens Creek Volunteer Fire Department at a meeting last night. "We are pleased to be able to strengthen this partnership for public safety," said Open Space District General Manager Steve Abbors. Through a mutual aid agreement, the Fire Department assists Open Space District rangers and staff with emergency response to incidents on Open Space District land in the Monte Bello Ridge and Stevens Canyon areas. The vehicle, a 2001 Dodge truck, has previously been used for patrol and maintenance duties by the Open Space District. "Your generous gift will enable us to set up a heavy rescue truck capable of off-road service," said Stevens Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Schafer. Created by voters in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully protected and managed more than 58,000 acres of open space. The public enjoys the District's diverse and beautiful preserves 365 days a year. The District is an independent, non-enterprise, California special district whose mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open I sensitive pub lic v' e opportunities ities for ecol ogically icall se and provide P space land in perpetuity, protect and restore the natural environment, p pp g Y enjoyment and education. www.openspace.org. Midpeninsula Regional • ' Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: September 22, 2010 Re: Late FYIs i i I ' I Open Space Midpeninsula DisRtriictnal For Immediate Release Date: September 14, 2010 Contact: Leigh Ann Gessner, 650.691.1200 MROSD seeks public input on access to Mt. Umunhum Los Altos, California ]September 14, 2010] —The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is holding the first of two public meetings to share information and solicit input as it begins planning for environmental restoration and public access to the summit of Mt. Umunhum. x�, e*�rnt ii, iP sst ICI 7i��i6 �p i I vs,� When: Thursday, September 30,2010 �� 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Where: United Methodist Church 111 Church St. Los Gatos,CA 95030 ma South of Los Gatos, Mt. Umunhum is one of the highest peaks in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the site of the former Almaden Air Force Station. The Open Space District purchased Mt. Umunhum from the federal government in 1986, adding it to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve with the goal of protecting the environment and one day sharing it with the public. This year, the federal government began cleaning up the former Air Force Station, allowing the Open Space District to begin planning for environmental restoration and future public access consistent with its mission. "The long term goal is for Mt. Umunhum to become one of the Bay Area's most breathtaking public destinations"said Steve Abbors,the District's General Manager."Gathering the public's input is a crucial first step in this process." With views as far as Monterey Bay, Mt. Umunhum is special to the military personnel and their families who were stationed there, as well as the local Ohlone people. Santa Clara Valley residents know Mt. Umunhum as a local landmark topped by a large cement radar tower that is visible for miles. More details about the project can be found at www.nrtumunhum.org. Created by voters in 1972,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is a public agency that has successfully protected and managed more than 58,000 acres of open space.The public enjoys the District's diverse and beautiful preserves 365 days a year. The District is an independent, non-enterprise, California special district whose mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity,protect and restore the natural environment,and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.www.openspace.org. • I Open Spate Midpeninsula Dist District Regional For Immediate Release Date: Sept. 21, 2010 Contact: Leigh Ann Gessner 650.691.1200 x566 MROSD, Santa Clara County Fire recognize firefighters with a bench and plaque in St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve Los Altos, California [September 21,2010] —Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District staff and Santa Clara County firefighters from the Los Gatos Station are installing a bench and plaque at a popular hilltop in the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos this Thursday in honor of Santa Clara County firefighters, and in remembrance of firefighter Jim McCluskey in particular. McCluskey, a native of San Jose, served the Los Gatos community as a firefighter, engineer and paramedic for 22 years. He was struck and killed by a motorcyclist while bicycling on August 10, 2008. Bicycling was a big part of McCluskey's life, and contributed greatly to restoring his health and energy. He would often ride his mountain bike daily before work with fellow firefighters on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District trails, particularly the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos. In 2009, Santa Clara County firefighters from the Los Gatos Station who served with McCluskey requested permission from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to install a bench in his honor in the Open Space Preserve where they rode together daily. The Santa Clara County Fire Department has been a significant partner and supporter of the Open Space District in providing for fire safety on its preserves. Working together, the Fire Department and Open Space District have created a meaningful memorial that is also fitting with the Open Space District's policies. The bench and plaque will honor all Santa Clara County Firefighters for their contributions to protecting open space land, while paying special tribute to Jim McCluskey. Several firefighters and Open Space District staff will work together to install the bench and plaque this Thursday morning. Media interested in covering the bench installation should contact Leigh Ann Gessner to make arrangements at 650-691-1200 x566 or lgessner@openspace.org. Created by voters in 1972,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully protected and managed more than 58,000 acres of open space.The public enjoys the District's diverse and beautiful preserves 365 days a year.The District is an independent, non-enterprise, California special district whose mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity,protect and restore the natural environment,and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.www.openspace.org. Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 61112010 And 613012010 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS VIOLATIONS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS 62 38 0 5 105 ENFORCEMENT 162 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 61 Helmet possession required 0 1 0 0 1 Parking Citations Issued 44 Helmet required 6 10 0 0 16 All Written Warnings Issued 48 Trail use speed limit 3 5 0 0 8 Police Assistance 9 Closed Area Enter sensitive/hazardous closed area 8 2 0 0 10 LAW ENFORCEMENT 48 Enter temporary/regular closed area 4 2 0 0 6 Law Enforcement 48 Dog Dog in prohibited area 6 2 0 0 8 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 6 Leash required-Dog 15 3 0 0 18 Fire Incident 1 Other Lost Person Search 1 After hours 12 9 0 1 22 Medical- Bicycle Accident 1 Carry or possess fishing equipment 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Other First Aid 2 Defacement of signs 0 0 0 2 2 Vehicle Accident 1 Harming/taking fish 1 0 0 0 1 Nudity prohibited 0 1 0 0 1 MUTUAL AID 8 Obstructing free passage 0 1 0 0 1 Death 1 Smoking-undesignated area 5 0 0 0 5 Landing Zone Only-District Land 1 Vehicles prohibited 0 0 0 1 1 Law Enforcement 1 Permit Juvenile camping without a permit 0 2 0 0 2 Medical-Other First Aid 2 Keep or raise livestock without permit 0 0 0 1 1 Vehicle Accident 3 Weapons Possession of/discharging weapon 1 0 0 0 1 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS VIOLATIONS NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS 2 5 0 3 10 Dog Pets/dogs on 6 foot leash or radio collar/voice 2 0 0 0 2 Other Burglary 0 0 0 2 2 Plant or Cultivate Marijuana 0 0 0 1 1 Trespass 0 5 0 0 5 64 43 0 8 115 'JCR Juvenile Contact Report Tuesday,August 24,2010 Page I q/4 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 37 3 40 Disabled Parking: Permit Required unpa 4 1 5 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 3 0 3 Prohibited Areas(Red curb) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 4 0 4 Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 0 1 1 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 2 1 3 Prohibited Areas(After hours) 22 0 22 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 7 0 7 No Parking Zone 2 0 2 No Parking-Specified Hours 1 0 1 No parking 2 0 2 Parking—State Highway 2 0 2 44 3 47 DATE OCCURENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Jun 06 Two small marijauna plants, in a single plastic basin,were discovered approximately 150 yards inside of Rangers: 1 IR 1OF168 gate SA30. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Hicks Flat area Jun 07 Three individuals,who were smoking marijuana,were cited for smoking in the preserve and released. Rangers: 1 IR 10S117 Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location North Ridge Trail Jun 09 A ranger reported a suspicious vehicle which had been parking at the same location over the previous Rangers: 1 MA 1OF172 four days. Police: 1 SCC SO responded. The occupant refused to exit the vehicle when asked to do so. The deputy convinced the individual to exit the vehicle,and the ranger watched the suspect while the deputy searched the vehicle. After completing the search,the deputy had the individual leave the area. The individual was on probation,and had a history of methamphetamine use. Preserve Location Hicks Road, across from SA29 Jun 10 Rangers checked on reports of off-road motorcycles on public roads near El Corte de Madera Preserve. Rangers: 2 IR 10S120 They proceeded to the area and observed two motorcycles exiting the preserve. A ranger attempted to make a stop. Both motorcyclists fled,and neither was apprehended. Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek Location CM04-1/2 Tuesday,August 24,2010 Page 2 of 4 Jun 14 An automobile was burglarized in Sierra Azul on Mt. Umunhum Road near the Bald N.,juntain Gate.The Rangers: 2 IR 1OF182 burglary happened shortly after rangers had driven through the area. Police: 1 The driver's side window was smashed, and a wallet was taken. A SCC SO deputy responded and took a report. Preserve Sierra Azul Location SA08 Jun 16 One subject was stopped and cited for a possesion of,and discharging,a weapon. The weapon was a Rangers: 3 !R 10F184 "potato gun"which launches potatoes using compressed gas or butane. Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park Location Picnic area Jun 17 An individual initially refused to sign a citation for a dog off leash,claiming she"had about an hours Rangers: 1 IR 105126 worth of questions"before she would sign. The ranger issuing the citation contacted his supervisor who advised him to call for SM SO. The suspect signed the citation and was released. Preserve Windy Hill Location Spring Ridge Trail Jun 20 Two visitors found an injured fawn. Fish &Game was notified,and the injured animal was transported to Rangers: 2 !R 1OS128 Peninsula Humane Society. Police: 1 Preserve Russian Ridge Location Mindego Trail Jun 26 A visitor contacted District staff,who were involved with providing care at a fatality motorcycle accident Rangers: 1 IR 105133 near gate WH01. The visitor informed the rangers that her mother was possibly having a heart attack a short distance down Spring Ridge Trail. The daughter stated she was a medical doctor(OB/GYN). The patient was assessed&treated by CAL FIRE and taken to Skyline Boulevard,where she was transported by AMR to Stanford Medical Center. Preserve Windy Hill Location Spring Ridge Trail Jun 26 A motorcycle northbound on Highway 35, lost control and crashed into an embankment just south of Rangers: 4 MA 1OS132 gate WH01. The patient was transported to the Windy Hill picnic area to a waiting helicopter, but was Police: 2 pronounced dead on the scene. Preserve Location Hwy.35 200'south of WHO Jun 28 District personnel responded to a report from CAL FIRE of smoke in the area below the Saratoga Rangers: 4 Sum mit Fire Station. The fire was knocked down b helicopters an d aircraft doing water and fire !R 1OS137 y p g retardant drops. Ground access was made by a CAL FIRE dozer through Long Ridge OSP onto private property,where the fire was located. District personnel assisted the suppression efforts by being lookouts, scouting access to the fire, and by staffing the District water truck through out the incident. Staff remained on duty overnight, and through 4:00 PM the next day. The fire was estimated to be approximately 1/2 acre to 1 acre in heavy brush. CAL FIRE personnel saw evidence of camping in the area during their initial attack. The next day,while checking on the status of the fire, District staff discovered a large marijuana garden.The marijuana garden was reported to Santa Cruz SO who eradicated approximately 3,000 plants on the Friday after the fire. During the fire operation approximately 400 to 500 feet of the Achistaca Trail in Long Ridge was cleared by CAL FIRE bulldozers to create access for fire units to get to the fire. Rehabilitation efforts are underway,and the Achistaca Trail was closed until rehabilitation work could be completed. Preserve Long Ridge Location Off site,area below Saratoga Summit Fire Station Tuesday,August 24,2010 Page 3 of 4 Jun 30 A motorist notified District staff of six cows wandering on Page Mill Rd. District Rang_6 and OST's Rangers: 3 IR 1OS138 assisted in clearing the cows off the roadway for safety. CHP and Animal Control responded to assist. Police: 2 The cattle entered Coal Creek Preserve, and later Russian Ridge Preserve. Staff contacted the grazing lessee who responded and was able to corral the cows the next day and determine that they were his cows. Several other cow escapes were reported over the next week. Staff again assisted in recapturing and returning the cows. A break in the fence was eventually located and repaired by the grazing lessee. Preserve Coal Creek Location Page Mill Rd. Jun 30 A bicyclist fell while riding downhill on the Springboard trail. She had no memory of the accident and Rangers: 3 IR 10S141 complained of some pain in her head and abrasions to her right arm and leg. A witness said the patient was unconscious for about 30 seconds. District Rangers were first on scene and provided patient care. She was transported by ambulance to Stanford Hospital. Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek Location Springboard Trail Jun 30 A residential burglary was discovered by the District's Maintenance Supervisor at a District rental house Rangers: 2 IR IOS140 in Russian Ridge OSP. Police: 2 A vehicle was stolen along with various household items. The resident was on vacation and was notified of the burglary. The residence is in a remote location, behind a locked gate.The gate had been pulled of it's hinges to provide access. SMSO responded to the investigate. Preserve Russian Ridge Location 20300 Skyline Blvd. Residence DATE VANDALISM DETAIL Jun 07 3 Herbicide Treatment signs were vandalized with marker. VL Preserve El Sereno Location Jun 10 A ranger found tagging on the parking lot and entrance signs of Ravenswood. IR 1OF176 Preserve Ravenswood Location Parking lot and entrance signs. Jun 13 Tagging on Reg. & Mtn. Lion sign. VL Preserve Picchetti Ranch Location @ Steven's Canyon Rd. Jun 17 Tagging and grafitti occurred in the preserve. IR 1OF190 Preserve Ravenswood Location Parking lot&entrance signs Tuesday,August 24,2010 Page 4 of 4 Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 71112010 And 713112010 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS VIOLATIONS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS 49 47 0 10 106 ENFORCEMENT 141 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 49 Closed area-bicycle 1 2 0 0 3 Parking Citations Issued 35 Helmet required 11 8 0 0 19 All Written Warnings Issued 48 Trail use speed limit 3 7 0 0 10 Police Assistance 9 Unsafe operation-bicycle 0 1 0 0 1 Closed Area LAW ENFORCEMENT 43 Enter temporary/regular closed area 3 0 0 1 4 Law Enforcement 43 Dog Dog in prohibited area 1 4 0 0 5 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 11 Leash required-Dog 14 5 0 1 20 Fire Incident 2 Nuisance dog prohibited 0 0 0 1 1 Landing Zone Only-District Land 1 Other Lost Person Search 2 After hours 6 12 0 1 19 Medical-Bicycle Accident 1 Smoking-undesignated area 7 3 0 0 10 Medical-Hiking/Running Accident 4 Unlawful defacement 0 0 0 1 1 Vehicle Accident 1 Unlawful maintenance 0 0 0 1 1 Use of/possession of fireworks or explosives 0 0 0 1 1 MUTUAL AID 9 ' Vehicles prohibited 3 0 0 2 5 Animal Incident 1 i Permit Death 1 Camping without permit 0 5 0 0 5 Fire Incident 2 Weapons Possession of/discharging weapon 0 0 0 1 1 Law Enforcement 2 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS Traffic Control Only 1 VIOLATIONS Vehicle Accident 2 NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS 0 0 0 3 3 Other Burglary 0 0 0 1 1 Impersonating a Peace Officer 0 0 0 1 1 Resist, Obstruct, Delay Peace Officer 0 0 0 1 1 49 47 0 13 109 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 31 2 33 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 4 1 5 'JCR Juvenile Contact Report Wednesday,Septemb¢r 08,2010 Page l of 4 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 3 0 3 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 1 1 2 Prohibited Areas(After hours) 23 0 23 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 4 0 4 Disabled Parking—Paved/Marked. 2 0 2 No parking 1 0 1 Parking in violation of sign. Use for violat 1 0 1 35 2 37 DATE OCCURENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Jul 04 District rangers heard a motorcycle coming up the Jones Trail at St.Joseph's Hill OSP. The ranger Rangers: 2 IR 1OF207 attempted to make contact, but the rider turned around and headed in the opposite direction. Los Gatos PD was requested,but were cancelled when it became apparent the suspect had fled.. Presence St. Joseph's Hill Location Novitiate Trail to intercept Jul 04 A structure fire adjacent to both Russian Ridge and Coal Creek Open Space Preserves threatened the Rangers: 6 IR 1OS142 wildland. Along with two CAL FIRE engines, District staff was first on scene, and provided traffic control Police: 1 until SMSO arrived and took over. A CAL FIRE aircraft and helicopter attacked the fire from the air. A small spot fire occurred on the Russian Ridge side of the highway but was quickly contained. District staff patrolled both preserves to check for spot fires. Both Russian Ridge and Coal Creek preserves were closed, but were reopened the next day. Preserve Russian Ridge Location 20365 Skyline Blvd.- Off-site vicinity of Russian Ridge&Coal Creek Jul 05 District rangers spotted lights from two motorcycles in the preserve after hours. Staff was unable to Rangers: 3 IR 1OS143 locate the motorcycles, but found their fresh tracks. The area was checked again the next morning,and a contractor stated that he had seen fresh tracks, and oil which had leaked on the ground the same day. Preserve Russian Ridge Location Mindego Ranch Area Jul 07 District rangers responded to a report of smoke in the area of a previous structure fire near Russian Rangers: 1 MA 10S145 Ridge and Coal Creek OSP's(IR 10S 142). District rangers were first on scene, and cut a lock to admit Police: 1 AL FIRE determined there was still smoldering debris n investigation, District staff and C � CAL FIRE. Upon 9 from the preveious fire. Preserve Location 20365 Skyline Blvd.,Woodside Jul 07 An illegally mowed trail was discovered by a District Ranger. The area has been previously mowed Rangers: 1 IR 1OS146 without District authorization in 2007, 2009, and now in 2010. District staff are following up with the adjacent land owner. Preserve Coal Creek Location 200 yards from the intersection of Meadow Trail&Clouds Rest Trail,just i Jul 07 Rangers received a report from two hikers that a vehicle parked along Purisima Road near the lower Rangers: 2 IR 1OS147 Purisima Creek OSP parking lot had it's windows broken out. When the rangers arrived at the scene the vehicle was gone and another vehicle was parked in the described location. There was glass on the ground, consistent with an auto burglary. Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location Lower Parking Lot Wednesday,Se tember 08,2010 Page 2 of 4 Jul 14 Multiple violations of the District's"Vehicles Prohibited"ordinance occurred when n,. ircycles entered Rangers: 2 IR 10F213 the Sierra Azul OSP. Three subjects were cited and released. One of the subjects was under 18 years of age and issued a JCR(Juvenile Contact Report) rather than a standard citation. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Cothran Road Jul 15 A medium sized spot fire, approximately 50'X 50',was started adjacent to Highway 35 on Long Ridge Rangers: 1 IR 1OS149 OSP. CAL FIRE responded in the early morning hours,and extinguished the fire. CAL FIRE n f fireworks at the scene. collected evidence o investigators The reporting party stated he heard six sequential loud explosions, similar to what might be heard from fireworks going off. The reporting party also heard a car speed away, prior to seeing the glow of the fire. Preserve Long Ridge Location Hwy. 35 just south of Ward Rd. Jul 18 District rangers assisted at a motorcycle accident where the motorcycle struck a vehicle which was Rangers: 3 MA 1OS151 making a left-hand turn into the Windy Hill OSP picnic area. Police: 1 The motorcyclist was transported by Life Flight helicopter to Stanford Hospital. Preserve Location Hwy. 35 at Windy Hill Picnic Area Jul 18 Four individuals, including two junveniles,were cited for smoking in the Skyline Ridge OSP. In addition, Rangers: 2 IR 10S152 warnings were given for possession of alcohol,and marijuana. The adults were warned for providing alchohol to minors. Preserve Thornewood Location Dennis Martin Creek Jul 18 District Rangers assisted at an off-site fatality bicycle accident on Highway 9 near Saratoga Gap OSP by Rangers: 2 MA 105153 establishing a helicopter landing zone, and assisting with traffic control. Police: 1 Preserve Location Hwy. 9 above Redwood Gulch Jul 22 An attempted sexual assault/theft/kidnapping with the use of gun was committed off site. Radio traffic Rangers: 3 MA 10S158 was copied about the event, and District rangers responded to Castle Rock State Park to meet with the Police: 3 Incident Commander. The subject is still at large and is suspected of also being involved with illegal marijuana growing. A "BOU(Be On The Lookout)was put out to all local enforcement jurisdictions. Preserve Location Castle Rock State Park Jul 22 Two subjects were stopped and warned for being in a closed area at Bear Creek OSP. One of the Rangers: 2 IR 10F227 individuals was wearing a full CHP uniform which appeared unusual to the ranger.The same individual was later arrested for impersonating a police officer in Atascadero. Preserve Bear Creek Redwoods Location Jul 24 District rangers were informed of graffiti on the regulation sign, signboard, gate, and road marker at Rangers: IR 10S162 Russian Ridge OSP. The same phrase"Reek 1" had been stenciled on all the surfaces. Photographs were taken, and the graffiti was removed. Preserve Russian Ridge Location Gate RR01 Jul 26 While District maintenance staff were working in the Sierra Azul OSP, removing an old abandoned Rangers: 5 IR 1oF232 vehicle and tires,they smelled a sour chemical-type smell,and suspected a possible hazmat exposure. Staff followed training and protocols and called for fire department and HazMat response. The fire department checked the site with their detection equipment,and did not detect any hazardous materials. I Preserve Sierra Azul Location Approximately 3 miles from gate SA06 Jul 26 Skeletal remains were found at a former dump site along Woods Road in Sierra Azul OSP.The remains Rangers: 4 IR 10F234 were collected by the SC CO deputies, and taken to the Coroner's office. The remains were later Police: 3 identified to be deer. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Approximately 3 miles from gate SA06 Wednesday,September 08,2010 Page 3 of'4 Jul 28 At Rancho San Antonnio County Park an individual was contacted as he returned 1,.,Is vehicle. The Rangers: 1 /R 1 OF235 individual matched the description of someone who,on previous visits, had jumped out of the bushes and scared women. The individual had numerous notes taped on the dashboard and steering wheel, some of which made mention of ammunition and swords. Two knives were observed by the District ranger when the suspect opened his vehicle. SC CO deputies responded and warned the individual about inappropriate behavior prior to releasing him. I Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park Location II' DATE VANDALISM DETAIL Jul 14 Sanctuary door,classroom door VL Preserve Bear Creek Redwoods Location Alma College Jul 20 Tagging on directional sign. VL Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location Jul 21 Tagging to regulation sign &directional sign(tagging removed). VL Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location Jul 25 Graffiti inside Russian Ridge circle parking lot. VL Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Jul 26 Fence cut.--Repaired but may need to be fortified. VL Preserve Bear Creek Redwoods Location Alma College I Wednevdgy,September 08,2010 Page 4 of'4