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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20060426 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 06-11 Regional Open Spac, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 06-11 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:00 p.m. Wednesday,April 26, 2006 330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:00 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session,the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting,and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—California Government Code § 54956.8 Real Properly—Santa Clara County APNs 351-09-012; 351-12-001; 351-11-012 24001 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, California Agency Negotiato —Craig Britton,General Manager Negotiating Party—Jeff Brummert, Hanson Concrete Under Negotiation—Price and terms of payment 2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Citizens for Responsible Open Space v. San Mateo County LAFCo,Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV442954 3. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation, California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Fogarty v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CfV4419342 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators—Craig Britton, Sally Thielfoldt,John Maciel Employee Organization—Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Field Employees Association 5. Conference with Labor Negotiators, California Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators—Craig Britton, Sally Thielfoldt Unrepresented Employees—Office, Supervisory and Management Staff REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL REPORT ON RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION (The Board shall publicly report any action taken in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 5495 7.1(a).) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA—J. Cyr ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—J. Cyr Meeting 06-11 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES—February 22, 2006 and March 8, 2006 APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOARD BUSINESS 7:40* 1 Approval of Research Proposal from the University of California at Davis and Oregon State University to Study Infection Pathways of the Sudden Oak Death Pathogen in Tanoak and Coastal Live Oak Trees on District Land; Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA;—C. Roessler 7:55* 2 Approval of Cooperative Agreement with California Department of Transportation for Maintenance and Monitoring of 112 Oak Woodland Trees at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve for the Amount of$37,444;Determine Additional Review under the California Environmental Quality Act is not Required—C. Roessler 8:10* 3 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted"Hacienda Park"Properties as an Addition to the Mt.Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Tentatively Adopt Use and Management Plan Recommendations; Indicate Intention to Withhold Property from Dedication as Public Open Space at this Time—M. Williams 8:15* 4 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted"Bachman" Property as an Addition to the Mt.Umunhurn Area of Sierra Azul Open Spare Preserve; Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Tentatively Adopt Use and Management Plan Recommendations; Indicate Intention to Withhold Property from Dedication as Public Open Space at this Time—M. Williams 8:20* 5 Adoption of Resolution Accepting Gift of the Hawthorns Property; Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Tentatively Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations Contained in this Report, including Naming the Property as an Addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve—M. Williams 6 Authorization for General Manager to Extend Feral Pig Control Agreement with Rural Pig Management, Inc. for One Additional Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000;Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA—C. Roessler 7 Authorization for General Manager to Extend Agreements to Provide Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for District Fleet Vehicles with Roy's Repair Service and CMK Automotive—D. Topley 8 Authorization for Payment of Board Member Lodging and Other Actual and Necessary Costs to Attend the May 16— 19, 2006 Special Park Districts Forum—R. Jurgensen REVISED CLAIMS 8:30* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District Directors and Staff, opportunity to refer public or Board questions to Staff for factual information; request Staff to report back to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or direct Staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Regional Open Spat MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 06-11 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:00 p.m. Wednesday,April 26,2006 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:00 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session,the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—California Government Code § 54956.8 Real Property—Santa Clara County APNs 3 51-09-012; 3 51-12-00 1; 3 51-11-012 24001 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino,California Agency Negotiator—Craig Britton, General Manager Negotiating Party—Jeff Brummert,Hanson Concrete Under Negotiation—Price and terms of payment 2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Citizens for Responsible Open Space v. San Mateo County LAFCo, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV442954 3. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Fogarty v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV4419342 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators,Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators—Craig Britton, Sally Thielfoldt,John Maciel Employee Organization—Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Field Employees Association 5. Conference with Labor Negotiators,California Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators—Craig Britton, Sally Thielfoldt Unrepresented Emplpyees—Office, Supervisory and Management Staff REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL REPORT ON RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION (The Board shall publicly report any action taken in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a).) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA—J. Cyr ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—J. Cyr Meeting 06-11 Page 3 CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED(if necessary) REPORT ON RETURN FROM RECONVENED CLOSED SESSION(if necessary) —California Government Code Section 54957.1(a). 8:45* ADJOURNMENT TIMES ARE ESTIMATED AND ITEMS MAY APPEAR EARLIER OR LATER THAN LISTED.AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OF ORDER. TO ADDRESS TmE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. All items on the consent calendar 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. ............. If you would like to read any of the reports on this agenda, please go to the District website, www.openspace.org. c If left column, click on Agendas and Minutes. Go to the date of the meeting you are interested in and click on view in the Agenda column. Scroll down the agenda and click on the report you would like to read. .. ............ ...... Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-48 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM I AGENDA ITEM Approval of Research Proposal to Study Sudden Oak Deat"athogen in Tanoak and Coastal Live Oak Trees on District Land GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Determine the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the findings contained in this report. 2. Authorize the General Manager to approve a research proposal from the University of California at Davis and Oregon State University to study infection pathways of the Sudden Oak Death pathogen in tanoak and coast live oak trees. DISCUSSION Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is a plant disease that is causing large-scale die-off of oaks in the forests of coastal California. San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are among the 14 California counties known to harbor the infestation, along with a small area in southern Oregon. Since 2000, the SOD pathogen (Phytophthora ramorum) has killed many oak trees on District preserves, primarily in the Skyline area. In 2005, the Board met on several occasions to discuss the status of SOD on District preserves and determine future actions. On December 14, 2005 (R-05-122), the Board directed the General Manager to implement a work plan that included, among other items, the establishment of a collaborative fund for SOD research to help guide land management decisions. Since that time, Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist, has meet with SOD researchers and land management agencies who are concerned about the spread and ecological effect of SOD on natural lands. On March 21-23, 2006, Ms. Roessler attended meetings sponsored by the California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) regarding recent SOD research. Ms. Roessler participated in the initial omanizational meeting of the COMTF Conservation Committee. This committee will focus on addressing SOD issues faced by park and land managers, including such topics as SOD management and suppression, the role of P. ramorum in California's forests, ecological impacts of SOD, and linkages to of conservation concerns (fire suppression, invasive species, etc.). The COMTF Conservation Committee is likely to R-06-48 Page 2 recommend priorities and funding for future SOD research. Ms. Roessler presented the District's proposal for a study of SOD resistant trees to plant pathologists and geneticists with the US Forest Service and the University of California, and she is continuing to refine that study based upon their recommendations. Ms. Roessler toured SOD-infested forests in several Big Sur area parks and discussed ongoing SOD-related ecological studies being conducted by The Nature Conservancy and Dr. David Rizzo at the University of California at Davis. As a result of these networking opportunities, Ms. Roessler met US Forest Service researchers who asked about the possibility of conducting SOD research on District land. Within two days of these meetings, Dr, Jennifer Parke, a plant pathologist at Oregon State University, approached District staff to determine if the District has suitable sites for conducting research on infection pathways of P. ramorum. Dr.I Parke's preliminary data in Oregon has found that P. ramorum colonizes the xylem vessels and spreads rapidly into the sapwood of tanoaks where it may interfere with the upward transport of water, and may invade some plants through the roots. This information is contrary to assumptions that have been made about this disease to date. It is important to confirm these preliminary findings to revise existing predictions regarding the spread of SOD and effective preventative techniques. Dr. Parke is proposing to inject up to 36 young tanoak trees (with trunk diameters 3 to 5 inches) with a locally derived strain of P. ramorum. An additional 12 young tanoak trees will be injected with an inert substance as a control. This injection will occur in April or May when the trees are actively growing. In late summer 2006 or 2007, sapflow sensors and data loggers will be attached to some of the trees for several days to determine alterations in water conductance caused by the disease. These instruments basically look like small electrical cables with aluminum shields taped onto the tree trunks. Twenty-four of the injected trees would be cut down between 4 and 6 months after the injection; the remaining trees will be cut down between 12 to 18 months after the injection. Wood samples will be shipped under controlled conditions for analysis at the Rizzo SOD laboratory at the University of California at Davis and Parke laboratory at Oregon State University. In addition, 5 mature coast live oak trees with bleeding cankers naturally infected with P. ramorum will be sampled to determine if sapwood is also infected in this species. Bark will be removed from a small area on the coast live oak trees to reveal the canker, and an increment borer (8 millimeter diameter) will be used to extract a sample of sapwood. The extracted wood will be sent to laboratories for testing of the presence of P. ramorum as described above. Similar cores will be removed from two uninfected coast live oak trees for comparison. Coast live oak trees will not be cut down for this experiment. Dr. Parke would be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, directing the field work, conducting the laboratory analysis, and publishing the results. District staff would assist in identifying suitable locations and trees (via GIS analysis and field visits), monitor symptoms of the treated trees, and assist in cutting down trees and carefully transporting cut-up logs out of the preserves. The District will not incur any direct financial costs but will contribute staff time to assist in this research. Xylem vessels translocate water and dissolved minerals upward in the wood tissues of trees. R-06-48 Page 3 The specific location of these trees will be finalized in the next few weeks as staff completes GIS analysis and conducts field checks pending Board approval. The research will occur at two to three locations (approximately two dozen trees per location) on Russian Ridge, Coal Creek, Los Trancos, Monte Bello, Long Ridge, Saratoga Gap or Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves, or some combination thereof. The sites will have numerous young tanoak trees in areas where SOD infestation has not currently resulted in high mortality rates, but where future SOD spread is expected. The work would occur in areas that are within a reasonable distance to roads and trails, but that are not highly visible and are not on steep slopes. The benefits to the District in collaborating on this research are: • The results will add to the overall knowledge of SOD, especially regarding how infection starts and spreads in the woody tissues of trees. This is likely to result in revised predictions on the spread and ecological impacts of SOD, and revised recommendations on preventative techniques. • This research will provide specific information on the spread of SOD in District preserves, and the strain of P. ramorum present in our region. This information can be compared to data collected at other locations and help us assess the long-term impact of this forest disease in our preserves. • This research will result in a supply of MROSD-derived P. ramorum at the University of California at Davis and other research laboratories. As the District moves forward on getting additional SOD research funded, this supply of locally-derived pathogen could be used for other studies such as the determination of SOD resistant trees. Dr. Parke has offered to make a presentation of her research results to the District Board and community at the conclusion of her study. In Oregon, SOD is restricted to a small area(40 acres) in Curry County, Oregon, where efforts to eradicate the disease are underway. To keep the disease from spreading, it is the policy of the State of Oregon to treat any infected plants and SOD host plants within a 100- to 300-foot buffer area with herbicide, cut them down and burn them as quickly as possible. This prevents Dr. Parke from continuing her research in Oregon forests to confirm infection pathways and rates in tanoaks. Dr. Parke and her associates have visited sites at Marin Municipal Water District, Point Reyes National Seashore, Soquel Demonstration Forest in Santa Cruz County, and sites in Sonoma County; however, none of these sites provide suitable conditions for her research primarily because the SOD infestation is too advanced or National Park policies prohibit the removal of trees. On March 23, 2006, Dr. Parke toured Skyline preserves and found suitable areas to conduct her research. CEQA Compliance This activity consists of the inoculation with locally derived P. ramorum pathogen and the felling of 48 small tanoak trees (3- to 5-inch diameter) at several locations on District preserves. Seven coast live oaks will also be inoculated and wood borings be removed by small diameter R-06-48 Page 4 cores, however, the coast live oak trees will not be cut down. Data loggers will be attached to some trees for several days to study how SOD affects water movement in the tree trunks. Research locations will be chosen which are not scenic, not located in riparian or sensitive habitat areas, and not subject to erosion. Researchers will select tanoak trees that are likely to succumb to future SOD infestation in the near future, even without the research activities. Tanoak trees will be cut into portable sections with chainsaws, sealed with wax, and carried out of the preserve by hand or on all-terrain vehicles. Coast live oaks will be cored but not cut down. No heavy equipment is required and tree locations and access routes will be selected to avoid erosion or disturbance of other vegetation. If any localized disturbance of soil results from tree felling, bare soils will be covered with locally collected native grass seed and weed-free straw. All activities involving handling of the pathogen and movement of host vegetation will be conducted in a manner consistent with regulations of and under permits issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the US Department of Agriculture to ensure that these activities do not cause additional spread of P. ramorum outside the quarantine areas. District staff concludes that this activity, conducted in the manner described, consists of data collection and research that will not result in new serious or major disturbance to-any environmental resources, and is categorically exempt under Section 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 6 Information Collection). Furthermore, this activity qualifies as a minor alteration of land since it does not result in the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees under Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 4 Minor Alterations of Land). Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-45 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 j AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Approval of Cooperative Agreement with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Mitigation Planting at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDAT Approve Cooperative Agreement for Caltrans to fund planting, maintenance and monitoring of 112 oak woodland trees at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve for the amount of$37,444. DISCUSSION The Master Plan for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve specifies that the section of the former Christmas tree farm above Horseshoe Lake should be re-contoured and re-vegetated with native plants to control erosion and restore the area to natural conditions. In 2003, Christmas trees were removed from 4.6 acres directly above the lake, furrows were graded, and erosion control measures were installed. In 2003 and 2004, acorns were planted across these 4.6 acres. In 2005, woodland plants (madrone, Douglas fir, toyon, wood strawberry and yerba Buena) were added to the site. Plans are to continue restoring an additional 7 acres of the inactive Christmas tree farm in phases over the next few years. Caltrans is implementing safety improvements along Highway 9 that will remove 56 trees and is impacts. . Restoration of the Skyline Ridge tree seeking a nearby location to mitigate for these p Y g Caltrans is proposing to farm would provide adequate mitigation for these impacts. Therefore, p p g 1 cation. One acre will cover s at this o woodland tree fund 37 444 for planting of 2 acr es of oak o $ p g mitigation needs of the Highway 9 safety improvements vements and one acre will be use d as the g g Y Y P mitigation for a future Caltrans project, at their option. The projected costs for designing, installing, maintaining and monitoring 2 acres of a oak woodland at this location is $37,444. Work would be conducted by District staff, volunteers, or contractors hired by the District. The property would remain under District ownership. Caltrans would transfer a one-time lump sum payment of$37,444 to the District within 75 days of planting. The District would continue to restore the 5 additional acres of the Christmas tree farm in subsequent years. R-06-45 Page 2 CEQA COMPLIANCE A Negative Declaration was prepared for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve—Master Plan Development on June 24, 1988. The currently proposed mitigation is consistent with the project description in the Master Plan regarding restoration of the former Christmas tree farm. Implementation of this work will not create any new significant environmental impacts not already evaluated in the Master Plan, nor have site or project conditions changed to any significant degree. Therefore, additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act is not required. Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above Attachment: Agreement with maps Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration A B % ............ E-t'lg GJ[, Da,.9e D.-r— *.% "­o S—Aav,es Drai nage % N.!.r.1 D.—g—, 2003 Restoration P" 3 ,P,. Area 0 D 5­Area • Nfti, 'S LINE RID . E % RD 1 OP SPACE Pf; V k8.C.0. E .% 2) —bii % e 2006 Oak Mitigation ...... Area E 0 a Im F- G-4 Acres per Restoration Area 'A A=3.26 xx % B=1.34 " , Yesvio yy RD-2 C=2.14 D=1.78 E=3.40 ..........% Trail 1920 •...... . Map updated from original d—gri by Steve Singer 2003 G rProjects\SkylineRidgeJive Fari-r\Pmpose,12005ji-eeFari-nRestorat— Caltrans 03/23/06 04-SCI 2 1.3 (PM 0.79) MROSD 03/10/06 Highway 9 Off-site Tree Planting for Roadway Project 4108-278201 District Agreement No. 4-2034 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, ENTERED INTO EFFECTIVE ON 2006, is between the STATE OF CALIFORNIA, acting by and through its Department of "STATE",Transportation, hereinafter referred to as STATE and po � , MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public agency formed by voter initiative to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space in the San Francisco peninsula, hereinafter referred to as "MROSD". RECITALS 1. STATE and MROSD, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 114, are authorized to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for improvements to State highways within the County of Santa Clara. 2. STATE is implementing a safety improvement project in Santa Clara County along State Route 9 (SR 9), 1.3 km east of the State Route 9/35 junction, hereinafter referred to as "Project". Implementation of Project will result in impacts to 750 square meters of oak woodland habitat, specifically the removal of sixty (60) trees (mixed oak woodland species), hereinafter referred to as "Impacts". 3. STATE, in order to comply with the intent of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 (1990) and the terms of the approved environmental document (ED) for Project, desires to have fifty six (56) oak woodland species trees planted as replacement for those lost to Project, hereinafter referred to as "Replacement Trees". 4. In addition to the planting of Replacement Trees, STATE also desires to have an extra fifty six (56) oak woodland species trees planted for a future undetermined transportation project that will also need to comply with the intent of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 (1990), hereinafter referred to as "Extra Trees". 5. Said Replacement Trees and Extra Trees, collectively referred to herein as "Total Trees" two 2 r currentlyowned b MROSD that is approximately are to be lanted on o e ( p property rtY Y ) acres in size and located 6.5 miles north of Project along State Route 35, hereinafter referred to as "Property", more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. 6. STATE desires to have MROSD plant Total Trees on Property, specifically fifty six (56) oak woodland species per acre, which work to be completed by MROSD is more particularly described in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit B and made part of this Agreement. Said work shall include, but not be limited to, designing and 1 -rict Agreement No. 4-2034 developing any and all necessary plans and contracts to implement the planting as well as owning, maintaining, managing, and monitoring Property to ensure that the Total Trees are preserved and protected in perpetuity, notwithstanding any changes due to Acts of God, hereinafter referred to as "OAK PROJECT". 7. STATE and MROSD intend to define herein the terms and conditions under which OAK PROJECT will be implemented and financed. SECTION I MROSD AGREES: 1. To be fully and completely responsible for implementing OAK PROJECT, including all of the requirements and/or conditions set forth in the Scope of Work for OAK PROJECT. 2. To submit a signed invoice in triplicate to STATE, within thirty (30) days of planting of OAK PROJECT, in the amount of$37,444.00, which amount represents the total lump sum payment from STATE to MROSD for work performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 3. To retain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred, including support data for cost proposals, and make such materials available at the respective offices of MROSD at all reasonable times during the implementation of the OAK PROJECT and for three years from the termination date of this Agreement. STATE, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or any duly authorized representative of the Federal Government shall have access to any books, records, and documents of MROSD that are pertinent to the contract for audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. SECTION 11 STATE AGREES: 1. After the monitoring period of OAK PROJECT, which is further described in Task 5.0 of Exhibit B, is completed, STATE will provide a written notice to MROSD of the OAK PROJECT acceptance. 2. To deposit with MROSD within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the signed invoice described in Section I, Article 2 above, the amount of$37,444.00, representing STATE's one-time lump sum payment for OAK PROJECT. SECTION III IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED: 1. All obligations of STATE under the terms of this Agreement are subject to and conditioned on the appropriation of resources by the Legislature, State Budget Act Authority, and the allocation of resources by the California Transportation Commission. 2 L ict Agreement No. 4-2034 2. All applicable laws, rules and policies relating to the use of Federal or State funds shall apply, notwithstanding other provisions of this Agreement. 3. STATE and MROSD will work in cooperation until OAK PROJECT is successfully complete. 4. In the event that the two (2) acres set aside for OAK PROJECT are not used by MROSD, their successors and/or assigns for the management, protection and preservation of oak woodland habitat, MROSD, their successors and/or assigns shall reimburse STATE for STATE's lump sum deposit including any interest that would have accrued thereon from date of payment by STATE to the date of the known non- use. Interest shall be calculated pursuant to the State of California's Pooled Money Investment Account rate. Provided, however that Acts of God (including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, Sudden Oak Death and natural succession) that alter OAK PROJECT shall not trigger said repayment. MROSD shall not be obligated to repay that sum to STATE if STATE agrees, in writing, that MROSD may utilize those proceeds for the protection of equivalent environmental resources for the same requirement and protected by similar conditions, to the extent applicable. 5. If Property wherein OAK PROJECT is implemented is proposed to be sold, transferred, or taken by reason of bankruptcy or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, in whole or in part, MROSD, their successors and/or assigns shall notify STATE of the proposed sale, transfer or taking by sending written notice to: State of California, Department of Transportation, Legal Division, 1120 N Street, (MS 57) Sacramento, California 95814. In the event of such a sale, transfer or taking, MROSD, their successors and/or assigns shall pay STATE the sum identified in Section 111, Article 4 above, proportionate to the amount of Property, wherein the OAK PROJECT was implemented, taken, sold or transferred pursuant to bankruptcy or eminent domain action. MROSD shall not be obligated to repay that sum to STATE if STATE agrees, in writing, that MROSD may utilize those proceeds for the protection of equivalent environmental resources for the same requirement and protected by similar conditions, to the extent applicable. 6. MROSD agrees to be fully and completely responsible for creating and protecting the OAK PROJECT as set forth in this Agreement. 7. Nothing within the provisions of this Agreement is intended to create duties or obligations to or rights in third parties not parties to this Agreement or affect the legal liability of either party to the Agreement by imposing any standard of care different from the standard of care imposed by law. 8. Neither STATE nor any office or employee thereof is responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by MROSD under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to MROSD under this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code section 895.4, MROSD shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless STATE and all its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought for or on account of injury (as defined in Government Code section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by MROSD under this Agreement. 9. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto. 3 Act Agreement No. 4-2034 10. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the other provisions shall not be affected thereby. 11. In the event that STATE is unable to deposit with MROSD within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the signed invoice described in Section 1, Article 2 above, the amount of $37,444.00 as a direct result of Article 1 of this Section III, then either party may terminate this Agreement by sending written notice of said termination to the other party- 12. Unless the parties hereto agree in writing to an earlier termination date, this Agreement shall terminate on June 1, 2036. STATE OF CALIFORNIA MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE Department of Transportation DISTRICT WILL KEMPTON Director By: By: Deputy District Director President Approved as to Form and Procedure: Approved as to Form: Attorney General Counsel Department of Transportation Certified as to Budgeting of Funds: District Budget Manager Certified as to Financial Terms and Conditions: Accounting Administrator 4 L ict Agreement No. 4-2034 EXHIBIT A Description of Property The Property on which Replacement Trees will be planted for State Project consists of a two- acre portion of Area E occurring in the former Christmas tree farm above Horseshoe Lake in the Skyline Open Space Preserve of MROSD, located in San Mateo County directly south of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), approximately 3 miles south from the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Page Mill Road. Location Map i o Project Location y J (Tres Planting) SpRIGH 'yh J� Project Location 1 1 y a1+^R�. (RoadAay) OK Scyo � 7 0 Vt. x . t�,, .ta�,c�scT 3Fi G�-_ ,1�'7EANN Vd CAS' '1'CS �O 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 Mileo 5 Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration N awr. '",a' a`e Cl Q KZ 2003 Restondion + ^��i�w rub �� ��"'•; ,.. � � L` `~`�Yt� ,��- Area D �I ��-��e. •� ..... _............ L P 1 SKC LINE RIDGE QQ + +- - -.' €o"f RD.—I s1 OPEN SPACE PROSERVE! Mitigation x i '` �� � �.............�_..... Area A[li4 w +\ REAYJt9llinp MBA � � V `�•_ i t +�, off 1 L ict Agreement No. 4-2034 EXHIBIT B Scope of Work for Replacement of Oak Woodland Species Trees on Two Acres of MROSD Property The following scope of work addresses the responsibilities and requirements of MROSD in providing for the replacement of 112 Oak Woodland species trees on two acres of property owned and controlled by MROSD. It is understood that all tasks will be performed in an appropriately timed and efficient manner. All MROSD deliverables, except annual monitoring reports, shall be addressed to Nick Saleh at the following address: California Department of Transportation C/O Nick Saleh 111 Grand Avenue P.O. Box 23660 Oakland, California 94623-0660 Task 1.0: Design Planting Plan MROSD will design a planting plan for the replacement of 112 Oak Woodland species trees on the two acres of property. This planting plan will be based on a density of 56 plants/acre with oak species comprising at least 75% of the species planted (42 oaks/acre) the remaining 25% (14 other plants/acre) Oak Woodland associated species. Aside from design schematics, this plan shall also contain the following success criteria: 1. 80% survival of planted Oak Woodland species with an increasing trend in percent cover. 2. No more than 10% of the restoration site shall contain invasive species. 3. A Plant Establishment Period (PEP) of five (5) years. A preliminary Planting Plan shall be reviewed and subject to STATE's input prior to a Final Planting Plan. Deliverables: Preliminary Planting Plan(I copy) Final Planting Plan (I copy) Task 2.0: Permitting MROSD shall obtain all necessary permits for the replacement of the 112 Oak Woodland species trees. Deliverables: Copies of all approved permits (I copy) Task 3.0: Installation Following approval of the Final Planting Plan and approval of all necessary permits, MROSD shall immediately begin implementation of the Planting Plan. Installation of the planting plan consists of the following subtasks: Task 3.1 MROSD will conduct a native vegetation survey of the project area Task 3.2 MROSD will conduct acorn surveys and collection Task 3.3 MROSD will conduct native grass seed collection 7 .rict Agreement No. 4-2034 Task 3.4 MROSD will conduct site clearance activities, tree removal, and herbicide application (for control and removal of invasive species). Task 3.5 MROSD will install acorn planting and seeding of two acres for Oak Woodland restoration. MROSD will propagate and install trees and shrubs for the additional Oak Woodland associated species and perform salvage and nursery care. Task 3.6 MROSD will install erosion control measures that include erosion control mats quarry rock, wattles, and rice straw bales, or equivalent. Task 3.7 MROSD will conduct initial monitoring of the site and prepare as-built plans to be delivered to Caltrans following final installation of the Oak Woodland restoration site. Deliverables: As-built plans of the final restoration site Task 4.0: Maintenance MROSD shall conduct site maintenance activities consisting of weeding, watering, and additional planting as necessary to comply with the success criteria as defined in the Final Planting Plan. Task 5.0: Monitoring and Reporting Site monitoring shall continue for a period of five years or until Caltrans determines that the overall success criteria have been met and additional monitoring is no longer required, Task 5.1: Quarterly Monitoring MROSD will conduct and document quarterly monitoring of the two acres of Oak Woodland replacement. The first quarterly monitoring will occur three (3) months after initial site installation. Task 5.2: Annual Reports MROSD will summarize the results of quarterly monitoring reports in an annual report submitted to Margaret Gabil of Caltrans no later than sixty (60) days from date of the annual anniversary of initial monitoring. Monitoring reports shall include, but are not limited to: (1) a discussion of maintenance activities performed throughout the year; (2) monitoring design and methodology; (3) results of quarterly monitoring reports; (4) an assessment of performance of the site relative to the success criteria as defined in the Final Planting Plan; (5) constraints (if any) of the project; and (6) recommendations of any remedial or adaptive management measures that may be necessary or prudent. Additionally, annual reports shall include field data sheets and photographs of the site from set photo reference station. Deliverables: Annual Monitoring Reports (I copy) 8 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT i R -06-49 Meeting 06-1 1 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Addition of Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted "Hacienda Park" Parcels to the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Santa Clara County Ass sor's°Rarcel Numbers 562-24-003, - 019, -020, -021, -023, -030, -034, -040, -064, -065, -068 and 562- 5-010, -02 -029, -031, -035, -046, - 047, -051, -055) GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS - I. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)as set out in this report. 2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing purchase of the Santa Clara County tax-defaulted "Hacienda Park" properties. 3. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report and naming the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 4. Indicate your intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open. DISCUSSION At your meeting of July 24, 2002, you authorized the acceptance of a conveyance of lots in the Hacienda Park"paper subdivision"consisting of approximately 139.7 acres from the County of Santa Clara, which were acquired by the County through tax delinquency(see Report R-02-91). Subsequent to this transaction, you approved the gift of the Peninsula Open Space Trust(McKannay) property within Hacienda Park consisting of 33.85-acres, which brought the District's ownership within the"paper subdivision" to approximately 177 acres within the 180-acre subdivision (R-04-19). Since then, the District has received gifts of lots in this subdivision since 1994. Currently, twenty (20) parcels consisting of 26 lots within the subdivision are available for purchase through the County of Santa Clara's tax default sale process. Staff recommends that the District exercise its right to purchase these parcels through a "Chapter 8"tax-default sale provision. DESCRIPTION The Hacienda Park subdivision map was filed in 1909, but never developed because of its steep and inaccessible terrain. The Tax-Default sale parcels consist of 26 lots totaling approximately 1.5 acres(see attached map). With the purchase of these lots, District ownership would total 178.5 acres. The remaining lots in the subdivision, totaling approximately 1.3 acres, are owned by eleven remaining private owners. The County of Santa Clara still owns a 0.1-acre lot. It is anticipated the County lot will be transferred to the District in the near future. i The Hacienda Park subdivision is located south of Twin Creeks in the Alamitos and Herbert Creek watersheds. The property includes the west-facing upper hillsides of the Alamitos Creek watershed, which are relatively undisturbed and are easily seen from Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum Road. The creek canyon and drainages are densely forested with Douglas fir and bay laurel giving way to the steep R-06-49 Page 2 oak-scrub and chaparral-covered slopes of the upper hillsides. Views of Mt. Umunhum, Bald Mountain, and Almaden Reservoir are possible from selected locations in the subdivision. Elevations range from 900 feet near Alamitos Creek to a high point of 2,173 feet along the ridgeline on the eastern boundary. An existing fire road along the eastern boundary could provide a valuable trail in the future. These lots help round out District ownership in the Hacienda Park subdivision and are a desirable addition to the Preserve because it protects valuable scenic, wildlife, and watershed resources. USE AND MANAGEMENT Planning Considerations These properties are located in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County near the southerly extent of the District's sphere of influence. These properties are zoned HS (Hillside), requiring a 20-to 160-acre minimum lot size based upon a slope density formula, although none of these sites is capable of independent development. Adjacent property is rated as having moderate to high composite open space value in the District's Open Space Master Plan. The District's Regional Open Space Study shows a regional trail corridor running from north to south through this paper subdivision. As a part of the District's due diligence in this area because of past mercury mining, Locus Technologies j conducted a Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Hacienda Park subdivision in September 2001. The purpose of the Phase I Assessment was to identify the presence, or likely presence, of any hazardous substances under conditions indicating existing release, past release, or threat of release into the ground, groundwater, or surface of the property. The process included site inspections, review of public records, and interviews with persons familiar with the site. Michael Cox, a geologist having a high level of expertise and knowledge of mining activities in and around Almaden Quicksilver County Park, provided a detailed mining assessment to Locus Technologies. The results of the investigation indicated that there are no signs of a current release, or potential threat of release, of hazardous materials or waste on the property. A review of historic aerials and topographic maps did not depict conditions or the presence of structures or facilities that would suggest the presence of any potential hazardous materials. The Regional Water Quality Water Board and Santa Clara Valley Water District confirmed that there were no records of contaminated water on the site. According to the 2001 Michael Cox Report, confirmed by Locus Technologies,there are no signs of mercury mining activities on or near the property. Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations The Preliminary Use and Management Plan will take effect upon close of escrow and remain effective until the Plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan is prepared. The property will be maintained in a natural condition and eventually open for low intensity recreation use. Future land use decisions, including plans for public access, will be subject to public input and further environmental with ecolog ical values. consistent assessments to ensure land use decisions areg c Public Access: Closed to public use at this time. Patrol: Routinely patrol the property. Name: Name the properties as additions to the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Signs: Install Preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Dedication: Indicate your intention to withhold the property from dedication. Site Safety Inspection: Preliminary site safety inspection has been conducted and there are no known safety hazards on the site. CEQA DETERMINATION Pro'ect Description The project consists of the purchase of 26 lots totaling 1.5 acres as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and the concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the property. Ultimately, tile property will be included in a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for the nearby Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The land will be permanently preserved as open space and will be maintained in a natural condition. Although closed to the public during the planning process, the property will eventually be open for low intensity recreation use. CEQA Determination The District concludes this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) under Article 19, Sections Section 153 16 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition | and the management plan proposes k, keep the area ina natural condition. The Use and Management � � Plan proposes to keep the area inu natural condition. � � � Section |53\7 exempts the acceptance offee interests in order to maintain the open space character ofun area. The xi|| u�ocptf�o in\cnca|amndvvi|| maintain apuu�� � . � Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership ofinterests in |umd in order to preserve open space. The acquisition will transfer ownership tothe District and ensure the property is preserved as open mpuon. � The acquisition qualifies under all three sections and is also exempt under section 15061, as there is no � possibility the actions may have u significant effect on the environment. TERMS & CONDITIONS The Santa Clara County Tax-DefaLlIted Hacienda Park properties are being acquired through Chapter 8 sale utu purchase price of$27.45g. & Chapter 8 sale allows qualified public agencies to acquire Tax- Defaulted properties n1the minimum bid amount set hy tile County tax collector, without the necessity of � public auction. The purchase price is set by statute as the cost of defaulted taxes and assessments and any cost of sale. The final cost figure is determined on the effective date of the sale. It is anticipated that the final amount will not exceed $30,000. These twenty (20)parcels totaling 1.5 acres will help round out and further define the public open space ownership in the Hacienda Park subdivision in the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS 2006-2007 Budget for New Land Purchases: New Land $20,000,000 Santa Clara Tax-Defaulted (HacienL—Pa—rk) (27,459) Santa Clara Tax-Defaulted (Bachman) (27,110) New Land Purchase Budget Remaining $19,945,431 ControUerM. Foster was consulted on this proposed purchase and has indicated that, considering cash flow and account balances, funds are available for this property purchase. Prepared by: � Miohan| C. Williams, Real Property Manager � � Map prepared by: Contact person: i ]oxhuuTnnube, G[S lotcno Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager / � RESOLUTION NO. 06- _ � 0SSJLUT/ONOF78EHOARD(}FCUQECTDR3OFMlDPENDNSULA REGIONAL � OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OFPURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER(}Ft OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE [)F ACCEPTANCE Oy GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER T0EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE T(l CLOSING OPTHE � | TRANSACTION (SIERRA &ZULOPEN SPACE PRESERVE—TAX-DEFAULTED ! HACIENDA PARK PROPERTIES, S&NT/\ C[/\KACOUNTY) The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of Midpeninnula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept � the offer contained in that certain Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted property between the Board of � | Supervisors of Santa Clara County and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is � attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement nn behalf o[the District. Section Two. Tile General Manager or the President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of tile District. Three.SFction The General Manager of the District or the General Manager's designee shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller and to extend escrow if necessary. The General Manager and General Counsel are further authorized to approve any technical revisions to the attached � Agreement and other transactional documents which do not involve any material change to any term of the Agreement or other transactional documents, which are necessary or appropriate to the closing o, implementation of this transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $2,500 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Five.Section |\ im intended, reasonably expected, and hereby authorized that tile District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of $30,000 frorn the proceeds of the next long-term District note issue. This Section wf this Resolution ia adopted by the Board of Directors VfMidpeniomu|o Regional Open Space District solely for purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury Regulations. The reimbursement V[this payment expenditure io consistent with the District's budgetary and financial circurnatunccx. There are no funds o,sources of moneys ofthe District that have been, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved or allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside topay the costs of this open space land acquisition project whicbure tob* paid orreimbursed � out mf proceeds nf indebtedness tobe issued by tile District. The Board of Directors hereby declares the District's official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for this open space land � acquisition project expenditure. | � �J Hacienda Park Subdivision - Sierra Azul OSP 1000 den ui s ty rk 1 yi�ks 6p rpaden Reservoir jo / o A I 1( o M �` \ a o� B Id \ Mou ain \ n Tr. 228 D \ ra Az u 7600 1 180 a��o 00 1 ° 0 C 9f 7 Haci nda ° o� Su 'visi n B . - v N Exhibit A: Area Map Miles e Produced by Midpeninsula Open Space District,March 2006 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 'i Hacienda Park Subdivision - Sierra AM OSP Proposed Tax 70 0 Defaulted Parcels (1.5 acres) 0 0 Current District t� ® Ownership ® ' (1 77 acres) a Si rra Az u I 1600 � P o Es cum cc Q � a Exhibit B: Detail Feet e Produced by Midpeninsula Open Space District, March 2006 0 250 500 750 1,000 County of Santa Clak,. co UNr� Tax Collector Tax Collections Division County Government Center, East Wing 70 West Hedding Street San Jose. California 951 10 (408)808-7900 FAX 279-0357 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY This Agreement is made this March 3, 2006,by and between the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County, State of California and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ("PURCHASER"), pursuant to the provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8, of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The real property situated within said county, hereinafter set forth and described in Exhibit "A" attached to this agreement is tax-defaulted and is subject to the power of sale by the Tax Collector of said county for the nonpayment of taxes, pursuant to provisions of law. TERMS AND CONDITIONS It is mutually agreed as follows: 1. That, as provided by Section 3800 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the cost of giving notice of this agreement shall be paid by the PURCHASER. 2. That the PURCHASER agrees to pay the sales price for the real property described in Exhibit "A" as defined in Revenue and Taxation Code § 3793.1, the sales price shall include the following: a. All defaulted taxes and assessments and all associated penalties and costs, redemption penalties and fees incurred through the month of the sale, which are estimated at$27,459.00 based on an estimated sale date of August 2006. See Exhibit"A". Once the Tax Collector has received an executed copy of this agreement from the State Controller, the final amount will be determined based on the actual effective date of this agreement as provided in Revenue and Taxation Code § 3802. 3. PURCHASER agrees to make payment in full within 10 days after the effective date of sale. Upon receipt of payment to the Tax Collector, the Tax Collector shall execute and deliver a deed conveying title to said property to PURCHASER. Page I of 2 ORIGINAL 4. That PURCHASER agrees to use the parcel(s) for public purposes within the scope of its legal authority. 5. That PURCHASER will not share in the distribution of proceeds from this sale. If all or any portion of any individual parcel listed in Exhibit "A" is redeemed prior to the effective date of this agreement, this agreement shall be null and void as to that individual parcel. This agreement shall also become null and void and the right of redemption restored upon the PURCHASER'S failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The undersigned hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement and are duly authorized to sign for said agencies. ATTEST: PURCHASER By ATTEST: COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Phyllis A. Perez James T. Beall, Jr., Chair Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Lizanne Reynolds, Deputy County Counsel Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3795 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the Controller approves the foregoing,agreement this—day of Steve Westly, California State Controller By Attachments to this Agreement: Exhibit A—Attachments A I- A20 Page 2 of 2 ORIGINAL u EXHIBIT Arr First Year Default Purchase Description Delinquent Number Price 562-24-003 1998/99 562-24-003 $2,754.00 (Legal Attached,A-1) 562-24-019 1996/97 562-24-019 $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-2) 562-24-020 1996/97 562-24-020 $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-3) 562-24-021 1996/97 562-24-021 - $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-4) 562-24-023 1997/98 562-24-023 $1,495.00 (Legal Attached,A-5) 562-24-030 1996/97 562-24-030 $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-6) 562-24-034 1997/98 562-24-034 $1,500.00 (Legal Attached,A-7) 562-24-040 1998/99 562-24-040 $3,270.00 (Legal Attached, A-8) 562-24-064 1996/97 562-24-064 $690.00 (Legal Attached, A-9) 562-24-065 1997/98 562-24-065 $3,610.00 (Legal Attached,A-10) 562-24-068 1996/97 562-24-068 $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-11) 562-25-010 1996/97 562-25-010 $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-12) 562-25-021 1996/97 562-25-021 $765.00 (Legal Attached,A-13) 2-2 -029 7 5.00 1996 97 56 5 6 562-25-029 / $ (Legal Attached,A-14) 562-25-046 1996/97 562-25-046 $745.00 (Legal Attached, A-15) 562-25-047 1996/97 562-25-047 $745.00 A-16 (Legal Attached, ) 562-25-051 1997/98 562-25-051 $3,620.00 (Legal Attached, A-17) 562-25-055 1996/97 562-25-055 $1,120.00 (Legal Attached, A-18) 562-25-031 1999/00 562-25-031 $960.00 (Legal Attached, A-19) 562-25-035 1999/00 562-25-035 $950.00 (Legal Attached, A-20) , Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R'O6'50 ' Meeting O6'\ | April 26, 2006 4 � � r^��u�^"��'^ ^"".^_^ � AGENDAITEM Proposed Addition uf Santa Clara County Tax-Dcfau|tud Bachman et al. Thirty-Four Pcrucnt(34%) Property Interest to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azu I Opt'n S Clara County GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND��NS l. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CB(}/\)un set out in this report. 2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing purchase of the Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted °8ucbnnun" property interests. 3. Tentatively adopt tile Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report and naming the property uman addition tothe Mt. Unmunhuro area of Sierra/\mu| Open Space Preserve. 4. Indicate your intention to withhold the property from dedication um public open space at this time. | DISCUSSION &t your meeting of April 24, \996, you authorized the purchase ofu5/8 interest(62.5%) in the |6\.52- aopc Wells and Cutten properties (see report 0-90'50). Between \99O and |99l, the District obtained � gifts ofu 1/32 intereut(3.\2Y6) in this property from six different charities. Therefore,the District � currently has approximately u66Y6ownership interest in the property. 'File remaining 34Y6 interest in | property(the equivalent of 54.92 acres) is held by unknown owners and is now available for purchase through the County wf Santa C|uru`a tax default sale process. Staff recommends that the District exercise � its right to purchase these property interests through a"Chapter Q" tax-default mo!e provision. DESCRIPTION � The property consists of four square-shaped, forty-acre parcels constituting a quarter section of land. � The property is surrounded by District land on four sides, including Kennedy Limekiln Area lands on the west and south, the former Rancho de Guadalupe property on the east, and the former Whiteway property across o portion uf tile property iu the north. One private property lies\othe north. There are nnaccess ! roads or improvernents on the property, except for a portion of the Kennedy Trail going to the El Snmhromo Trail, which touches the southwest corner of the property. This trail imu popular recreational | route and an important patrol access, and is also a portion of the regional Bay Area Ridge Trail. � The property consists of steep north-facing ridges and canyons ranging in elevation from approximately \20O feet\m25O0 feet, near the top of the ridge separating the Santa Clara Valley from the Lexington Basin. These northeast- and north west-fac i ng slopes are heavily wooded with oak, bay, and madrone, as . ' R-06-50 Page well uo some chaparral on the upper ridges. The land im essentially undisturbed, providing excellent i watershed protection and wildlife habitat. These slopes are prominently visible from, and have excellent views of, the Santa Clara Valley. They form am 'nrpurtofthe immediate visual backdrop to the Cherry Springs Pond and surrounding area, especially au viewed from the trail above Pheasant Creek. The property includes u major portionoftbeupporheadwute,amfPheumantCn:ek, u |argctdbutoryof Guadalupe Creek. Pheasant Creek flows year-round, fed by the same aquifer that feeds the fast-flowing | Cherry Springs tn the east on the former Rancho do Guadalupe property. | � USE AND MANAGEMENT Planning Considerations � � The property is located inun unincorporated area of Santa Clara County and zoned l{SWBiUaide\ � requiring a20' to 160'aorrminirnum lot size based upon u slope density formula. /\ portion of the property purchased from Wells, consisting of two 4O-acnc parcels, im under uWilliamson Act contract. � Adjacent property is rated as having moderate to high composite open-space value in the District's Open Space Master Plan. The District's Regional Open Space Study shows the Bay Area Ridge Trail crossing the southwest corner nf the property. Prelimingy Use and Management Plan Recommendations The Preliminary Use and Management Plan will take effect upon close of escrow and remain effective until the Plan is amended oraComprehensive Use and Management Plan is prepared. The property will be maintained in onu1ura| condition with the Kennedy Trail open for low-intensity, recreation use. Future land use decisions, including plans for public access, will be subject to public input and further environmental assessments toensure land use decisions are consistent with ecological values. Public Access: Open to public use along Kennedy Trail. Patrol: Routinely patrol the property. � � Name: NaLne the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. � � Signs: Install Preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Dedication: Indicate your intention tu withhold the property from dedication. | Site Safety Inspection: In the fall of 2005, an illegal rnarijuana garden was discovered in a steep and remote area of the property. Staff has worked with law enforcement and regulatory agencies toremove � the plants and restore the site\uo natural condition. Cleaning and securing of the site has begun and will � be completed this summer. There are no other known safety hazards on the site. | � CEQA DETERMINATIONProject Description � The projectcouoigeo[tbepurchuseo[u]4Y4intenrstof|6\.52aureaof|aodaaemuddidmntothe Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and the concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use � and Management Plan for the property. Ultimately,the property will be included inaComprehensive � Use and Management Plan for Sierra/\zu| Open Space Preserve. The land will bepermanently | � preserved us open space, will bc maintained ina natural condition, and will hc open to the public for low- intensity recreation use. CEQA Determination The District concludes this project vvi|| no( huvruuignificun1effectonUlecnviroomnent. It is � ou1oAoriva||y exempt from CBn/\ (California Environmental Quality Act) under Article \9, Sections )53l8, \53\7` |5325 and )5O6| o[the Cb(}& Guidelines. ' � � Section 153 16 exempts the purchase of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. The Use and Management Plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. Section 153 17 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of an area. The purchase will accept fee interests and will maintain the property as open space. Section |5325 exempts transfers of ownership ofintcrcstminlandioorder%oproaerveopenupuce. The � � acquisition will transfer ownership tothe District and ensure the property is preserved as open space. � The purchase qualifies under all three sections and is also exempt under section 15061 am there imnn � � � possibility the actions may have u significant effect on the environment. TERMS &CONDITIONS The original problem with the chain of title tu the property dates back tothe \Y2Oo when the remaining � 34Y6 interest was divided off i settlement and eventually dropped out ofsubsequent estate � distributions. The remaining property - interest ia held 6v unknown owners, which eventually led tou | property tax delinquency and the proposed tax-default sale 6v the County. Staff recommends the purchase ufthe remaining 34% interest through the Chapter 8 mu|c. The purchase price is set bystatute uu the cost u[defaulted taxes and assessments and any costs ofsale. The final cost figure iudetermined on the effective date of the sale. |tiutentiuipated that the final amount will not exceed $3O,OU0. A Chapter sale allows qualified pub|ib agencies hn acquire Tax-Defaulted properties u1the minimum hid � amount set hy the County tax collector, without the necessity o[public auction. The purchase uFthe � remaining property interest will give the District full fee ownership ofthis 161.52-ucrppropeUy. � Because u tax-defaulted sale provides notitle guarantees relating to the unknown owners of the property � interest, the District can determine at future time whether to perfect title through u quiet title action after the tax-deed is recorded.BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS / � 20O6-20U7 Budget for New Land PurchasesNew Land $20,000,000 � � Santa Clara Tax-Defaulted (Hacienda Park) ''(27,459) Santa Clara Tax-Defaulted (Bachman) (27,110) New Land Purchase Budget Remaining $19,945,431 i Controller M. Foster was consulted on this proposed purchase and has indicated that, considering cash flow and account balances, funds are available for this property purchase. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION The adjacent property owners have been mailed written notices of this proposed transaction. Prepared by: Michael [. Williams, Real Property Manager Map prepared by: Joshua Tnnohe, Gl8 Intern Contact person: � Michue| C. Williams, Real Property Manager � � � � Bachman et. al. - Sierra Azul OSP CZI 800 d" 400 UIC hilver 1000 Id oe; R it ��4 � /._ � � •�.. • e r z 12 Exhibit A: Area Map Miles Produced by Midpeninsula Open Space District,April 2006 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 I RESOLUTION NO. 06- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER OR OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE—TAX-DEFAULTED (BACHMAN) PROPERTIES, SANTA CLARA COUNTY) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property between the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The General Manager or the President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the District. authorized to execute a C p designee shall cause to be given Section Three. The General Manager of the District or the General Manager'sg g aPP P appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller and to extend escrow if necessary. The General Manager and General Counsel are further authorized to approve any technical revisions to the attached Agreement and other transactional documents which do not involve any material change to any term of the Agreement or other transactional documents which are necessary or appropriate to the closing or implementation of this > ry transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5,000 to cover the cost of quiet title action, title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Five. It is intended, reasonably expected, and hereby authorized that the District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of$30,000 from the proceeds of the next long-tern District note issue. This Section of this Resolution is adopted by the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District solely for purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury Regulations. The reimbursement of this payment expenditure is consistent with the District's budgetary and financial circumstances. There are no funds or sources of moneys of the District that have been, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved or allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside to pay the costs of this open space land acquisition project which are to be paid or reimbursed out of proceeds of indebtedness to be issued by the District. The Board of Directors hereby declares the District's official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for this open space land acquisition project expenditure. County of Santa Clara cou Tax Collector Tax Collections Division County Government Center, East wing 70 West Hedding Street 850 San Jose,California 951 10 (408)808-7900 FAX 279-0357 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY This Agreement is made this April 5, 2006,by and between the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County, State of California and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District("PURCHASER"), pursuant to the provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8, of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The real property situated within said county, hereinafter set forth and described in Exhibit "A" attached to this agreement is tax-defaulted and is subject to the power of sale by the Tax Collector of said county for the nonpayment of taxes, pursuant to provisions of law. TERMS AND CONDITIONS It is mutually agreed as follows: 1. That, as provided by Section 3800 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the cost of giving notice of this agreement shall be paid by the PURCHASER. 2. That the PURCHASER agrees to pay the sales price for the real property described in Exhibit "A" as defined in Revenue and Taxation Code § 3793.1, the sales price shall include the following: a. All defaulted taxes and assessments and all associated penalties and costs, redemption penalties and fees incurred through the month of the sale, which are estimated at$27,110.00 based on an estimated sale date of August 2006. See Exhibit "A". Once the Tax Collector has received an executed copy of this agreement from the State Controller, the final amount will be determined based on the actual effective date of this agreement as provided in Revenue and Taxation Code § 3802. 3. PURCHASER agrees to make payment in full within 10 days after the effective date of sale. Upon receipt of payment to the Tax Collector, the Tax Collector shall execute and deliver a deed conveying title to said property to PURCHASER. Page I of 2 ORIGINAL 4. That PURCHASER agrees to use the parcel(s) for public purposes within the scope of its legal authority. 5. That PURCHASER will not share in the distribution of proceeds from this sale. If all or any portion of any individual parcel listed in Exhibit "A" is redeemed prior to the effective date of this agreement, this agreement shall be null and void as to that individual parcel. This agreement shall also become null and void and the right of redemption restored upon the PURCHASER'S failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The undersigned hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement and are duly authorized to sign for said agencies. ATTEST: PURCHASER By ATTEST: COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Phyllis A. Perez James T. Beall, Jr., Chair Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Lizanne Reynolds, Deputy County Counsel Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3795 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the Controller approves the foregoing agreement this day of Steve Westly, California State Controller By Attachments to this Agreement: Exhibit A—Attachments A I- A4 Page 2 of 2 ORIGINAL rr EXHIBIT "A First Year Default Purchase Description Delinquent Number Price O 562-10-009 34% 1997/98 562-10-009 $6,560.00 (Legal Attached, A-1) 562-10-010 34% 1997/98 562-10-010 $7,000.00 (Legal Attached,A-2) 562-10-011 34% 1997/98 562-10-011 $6,560.00 (Legal Attached, A-3) 562-10-012 34% 1997/98 562-10-012 $6,990.00 (Legal Attached, A4) Regional Open Sp*ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-53 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Gift of the Hawthorns Property as an Addition to Windy Hit en Space Preserve(San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 079-080-050, -080, and- 0) GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS I. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)as set out in this report. 2. Adopt the attached Resolution accepting the gift of the Hawthorns Property. 3. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report, including naming the Hawthorns Property as an addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. 4. Indicate your intention to dedicate the Hawthorns Property as public open space at the time the property is conveyed to the District. DISCUSSION The District has been offered a generous gift of a 78.7 1-acre property near the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The property owner's desire is to gift the property to the District in two parts and at two different times; the first portion would be conveyed to the District upon the owner's death and the second would be conveyed following the death of the owner and a specified heir of the current owner. The donation agreement provides the property owner assurances that the District will take all the necessary steps to accept the gifts of land at the time and in the manner stipulated by the donor's Trust. DESCRIPTION(see attached map) The 78.7 1-acre Hawthorns property is located in the Town Portola Valley near the intersection of Alpine Road and Los Trancos Road. Situated close to several developed residential communities,the property is one the last large islands of open space in Portola Valley. Named for the hedge of hawthorns that once grew alongside Alpine Road,the property's grassy hilltops, oak woodland and dense evergreen forest provide a rich and diverse landscape for wildlife. The hilltops afford panoramic views of the southern San Francisco Peninsula and are highly visible from surrounding neighborhoods and Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The property may someday provide opportunities to connect existing public trails at Windy Hill to those at Coal Mine Ridge, Foothills Park, and pathways located along Alpine Road and Los Trancos Road. In addition,the property is culturally significant in that it was originally developed by a prominent San Francisco family in 1888,and many of the original buildings, including the family residence, still remain. The triangularly shaped property is bounded by Alpine Road to the northwest, Los Trancos Road to the east,and private property to the north and south. Portola Valley Ranch, a large residential community, R-06-53 Page 2 abuts the property to the south. The property is easily accessible from two driveways; one enters the center of the property from Alpine Road and the other enters the northeast comer from Los Trancos Road. The driveways serve two distinctly separate residential areas and are linked with a seasonal ranch road that passes through the northern portion of the property. The landscape is largely comprised of open-grassland hillsides and ridgetops that are extremely scenic and afford beautiful views of Portola Valley,a large stretch of the San Francisco peninsula, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The hillsides are highly visible from Alpine Road and surrounding residential areas within the Town of Portola Valley. Oak woodland stretches through the property in the east-west direction and transitions into a mixed evergreen forest along Los Trancos Creek and Los Trancos Road to the east. The creek flows year-round and meanders along the eastern edge of the property. Remnants of an olive orchard occupy the hillsides above Los Trancos Creek. The diverse landscape, with its distinct and lengthy edges between plant communities and ample water, provides valuable habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Wildlife corridors to the south and east connect this habitat to vast areas of open space along Page Mill Road and Skyline Boulevard. Improvements to the property include residential structures, farm buildings,water system, silo, driveways and a ranch road. Some of these structures date back to the late 1800s, when the property was acquired by a prominent San Francisco judge who constructed a large residence, carriage house and a variety of farm buildings near Los Trancos Creek. Orchards and vineyards were farmed on the estate,and the property was lined with hawthorn trees. Later,thoroughbred horses and hogs were raised on the property. The original Hawthorns estate home, constructed in 1888, is located in the northeast comer of the property near Los Trancos Road. The rather large home appears to be in moderate to poor condition and has been vacant in recent years. Located adjacent to the estate home are a cookhouse(believed to have been a schoolroom at one time)and a garage with an apartment above it where a caretaker currently resides. A horse stabling facility once existed to the south of the estate home where a large barn and uninhabitable cottage are situated. Numerous old vehicles and sheds are scattered in the vicinity of the barn and estate home. A second and newer,although significantly smaller,residence that is currently occupied is located in the center of the property. In this area there are a large garage, sheds, and old vehicles. The water system includes a well, a number of water tanks, and distribution lines. Water is available from both the well and a domestic water line originating from a public water utility line near Alpine Road. USE AND MANAGEMENT Planning Considerations The property is located within the incorporated area of Portola Valley and is zoned RE(Residential Estate), requiring a 3.5-acre minimum lot size, providing for the potential of a 22-lot subdivision. In April 2005,the property owner granted a conservation easement to Peninsula Open Space Trust that permanently protects the property's natural, historic and scenic values by, among other things, prohibiting construction of additional residences or subdivision of the property for development. The conservation easement prohibits the grantor and successors(which the District would become)from building additional structures and improvements including roads, fences and signs. Given that the property will be gifted to the District in two parcels and at two different times,the natural and cultural resources, improvements, and management implications need to be addressed separately. Parcel 2,the first of the two parcels to be transferred, is comprised of 36.64 acres, is irregularly shaped, and generally includes the southern portion of the property,wrapping around the newer main residence. It is largely comprised of grassland and oak woodland, has no roads or trails, and includes the majority of an old olive tree orchard. Outside of the orchard,this parcel is undisturbed and in a natural condition with the exception of perimeter and interior disc-lines(fuel breaks) used for fire protection. Parcel I is R-06-53 Page 3 comprised of 42.07 acres, and includes all the structures,roads, and water system. The landscape is primarily oak woodland to the west and dense evergreen forest along the Los Trancos Creek Corridor. During the period of time the District owns and manages Parcel 2, Parcel I will be owned by the donor's Trust. Upon transfer of Parcel 2,the District's is to obtain an easement from the Trust to cross Parcel 1, if necessary,to provide patrol and maintenance of Parcel 2 for fire and public safety purposes. The Trust will retain easement rights on Parcel 2 for utilities and recreational trail use. The conservation easement held by Peninsula Open Space Trust generally protects the natural features of the property and restricts any future development by prohibiting construction of new buildings and improvements. The conservation easement does permit the grantor and successors to construct, maintain and use unpaved recreational trails on the property for non-motorized uses. It permits the property to be used for public open space and recreational purposes if conveyed to the District. Following the death of the property owner and conveyance of Parcel 2 to the District, the Trust documents allow the owners and occupants of Parcel I to use trails on Parcel 2 for non-motorized recreational purposes. Residential improvements currently exist in two locations: the main residence is in the central portion of the site and is accessed from Alpine Road, and the original estate home is adjacent to Los Trancos Road. The estate home and some nearby buildings are listed as places of historical interest by the Town of Portola Valley. Most of these structures are in moderate to poor condition. The Town's Trails and Pathways Map shows two existing public trails bordering the property along Alpine Road and along the property's eastern boundary. These trails intersect with other Town trails,one of which passes through the Portola Ranch subdivision and connects to District trails within Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The Town's Trails and Pathways Plan also shows a planned trail to parallel Los Trancos Road in the vicinity of the property. Preliminary site inspections have revealed the possibility of minor contaminants on the property associated with past land use, which includes farming of orchards and storing large numbers of vehicles. Another area to be investigated for possible contaminants would be in the former olive orchard where pesticides and herbicides may have been used. Once the property has been conveyed to the District, further investigation will be undertaken to determine if contaminants exist in levels exceeding permissible state and federal guidelines. If so, a remediation plan will be prepared and implemented that will be consistent with applicable state and local regulations. Any such remediation will be minor in nature and localized to those specific areas where vehicles have been stored. Preliminary Use and Management Recommendations The property is to be transferred to the District in two parts,the first of which has been described as Parcel 2 and would come to the District upon the death of the current owner. Parcel I would be transferred at a later date, as set forth above. The following elements of the Plan pertain to both parcels and would be undertaken on each when they are transferred to the District. The Preliminary Use and Management Plan will take effect at the close of escrow and remain effective until the Plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan is prepared. The parcels,with the exception of the developed areas, will be maintained in a natural condition and no changes to land use are anticipated. Residential structures will continue to be used for residential use, and potentially historic structures will be further examined to determine their significance and disposition. If changes to land use are proposed in the future,the Plan would be subject to further environmental review and public input. Public Access: Closed to public use; following conveyance of Parcel 2 to the District and prior to taking ownership of Parcel 1,owners and occupants of Parcel I will have recreational access to roads and trails on Parcel 2. R-06-53 Page 4 Patrol: Routinely patrol the property. Roads and Trails: Maintain existing roads and trails. Signs: Install Preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Fences and Gates: Maintain perimeter fences and gates. Structures: Main residence and garage apartment will be evaluated for potential residential use; estate home, adjacent garage, and nearby silo will be maintained in current condition and evaluated for historical and cultural significance; smaller ancillary structures in a state of disrepair will be removed. Cleanup: Vehicles will be removed by the District after the District acquires title as set forth above(i.e., Parcel I will be acquired upon the death of the current owner and a specified heir of the current owner; Parcel 2 upon the death of the current owner). Fuel Management: Conduct current District-wide fuel management practices, including a continuation of discing or mowing of fuel breaks. Name: Name the property as an addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Dedication: Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space. Site Safety Inspection: Preliminary site safety inspection has been conducted and two areas of the property within Parcel I have been identified as potentially having minor amounts of contaminated soils; these areas include the olive orchard and a field lying east of estate home where large numbers of vehicles were once stored; both areas will be investigated further upon transfer to the District and, if contamination is present and found in levels that exceed current State regulatory guidelines,these areas will be secured, and a specific remediation plan developed and implemented. CEQA COMPLIANCE Project Description The project consists of an agreement to accept a gift of the 78.7 1-acre Hawthorns property as an addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, and the concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the addition. The property would be transferred to the District in two parts, as set forth above. The Plan includes removal of small buildings that are in a state of disrepair, continued use of residential structures and possible remediation of contaminated soils. Ultimately,the property will be included in the Comprehensive Use and Management Plans for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The land will be permanently preserved as open space and maintained in a natural condition. CEQA Determination The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA(California Environmental Quality Act)under Sections 15301, 15316, 15317, 15325, 15330and 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines as follows: Section 15301 (1)exempts demolition and removal of individual small structures that have no cultural, historical,or architectural significance and exempts the removal of accessory structures including garages,carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. The property contains the remains of sheds and a number of old vehicles that will be removed by the District after the District acquires title, as set forth above(i.e., Parcel I will be acquired upon the death of the current owner and a specified heir of the current owner; Parcel 2 upon the death of the current owner). IR-06-53 Page 5 Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. The Use and Management Plan specifies that the land will not be developed and will remain in a natural condition,except for the developed residential areas that will continue to be used for residential purposes. Section 15317 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of an area. The District will acquire fee interest and maintain the open space character of the area. No new development is proposed as part of this project. Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space. This acquisition will transfer fee ownership to the District and ensure that the land will be preserved as public open space by incorporating it into Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Section15330 exempts minor cleanup actions taken to prevent, minimize, stabilize,mitigate, or eliminate the release, or threat of release, of a hazardous waste or substance which is small or medium with removal actions costing$1 million or less. This project includes an investigation into potential soil contamination as discussed earlier. Any soil contamination discovered during the investigation that exceed levels acceptable in State regulatory guidelines will be secured by fencing to prevent public access until further investigation is conducted and specific remediation plans can be developed and implemented. Based on the level of activity on the property,contamination, if any,will be minor and will be disposed off-site in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This purchase qualifies under six sections. The actions proposed in the Preliminary Use and Management Plan are also exempt under section 15061, as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment. A CEQA Notice of Exemption will be posted after approval of the attached Resolution should the Board choose to approve the Resolution. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager Contact Person: Sue Schectman, Legal Counsel Attachment: Map ' . � � RESOLUTION(k6-_- | � | RESOLUTlONOFTBEBO8RDOPD/RBCTORS0F / /NlDPENlNS0L/\ REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ! AUTHORIZING EXECUTION 0FAGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER OR OFFICER T0 EXECUTE CERTIFICATE 0F ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO � | DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO ' EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE }O CLOSING THE TRANSACTION (VV0NDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE— HAWTHORNS PROPERTY) | The Board nf Directors of Midpcoinsu|a Regional Open Space District does resolve amfollows: Section . The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Agreement Regarding Property Frederick N. Woods 111, as Trustee of the Frederick N. Woods III Revocable Trust dated June 14, 2005 and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers 10 execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The General Manager or the President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute any needed Certificates of Acceptance on behalf of the District. Three.Section The General Manager of the District or the General Manager's designee shall cause to be given appropriate notice o[acceptance tothe grantor and to extend escrow ifnecessary. The General Manager and General Counsel are further authorized to approve any technical revisions to the attached Agreement and other transactional documents that do not involve any material change to any term of the Agreement or other transactional documents that are necessary o,appropriate to the closing mr |mop}enucnio1ion of this transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5,000 to cover the cost of � dd� inmurunc�, �suoowf��n, and other miscellaneous costs related tn this transaction. � ! Section Five. |tim intended, reasonably expected, and hereby authorized that the District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of$| |'UO0,0OO from the proceeds ofthe next long-term District note issue. This Section o[this Resolution is adopted by the Board of Directors of Midpeninmu|oRsgiwnu| Open Space District ! solely for purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section |.l03'|8of the Treasury � Regulations. The reimbursement of this payment expenditure is consistent with the District's budgetary and financial circumstances. There are no funds or sources of moneys of the District that have been, or are � reasonably expected to be, reserved or allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside to pay the costs of � � this open space |ondouquiai\ionp 'eotwhinhurotmbepuidnrrcirnbuocdoutofp,moeodmofindehtdneysto hc issued by the District. The Board of Directors hereby declares the District's official intent to use proceeds of � indebtedness to reirriburse itself for expenditures associated with accepting this gift of open space land. � � � ! � � .fir • j �► Parcel 1 gyp". ._ �j%•; 1.0 AGREEMENT REGARDING PROPERTY (Woods Portola Valley Property) THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and effective this_day of 2006, by Frederick N. Woods, 111, as Trustee of the Frederick N. Woods, III,Revocable Trust under Trust Agreement dated June 14,2002, as amended, and Frederick N. Woods,111, as Trustee of the Woods Marital Trust under Trust Agreement dated June 14,2002,as amended("Woods"),and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,a Public District("District'). RECITALS A. Woods is the owner in fee simple of certain real property located within the Town of Portola Valley, County of San Mateo, State of California, commonly known as 4411 Alpine Road and 800 Los Trancos Road, and consisting of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 079-080-050, 079-080-080 and 079-080-090(hereafter"Real Property"). The Real Property is comprised of Parcel I and Parcel 2, as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. (Exhibit A and Exhibit B are attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.) B. Woods has granted a conservation easement over the Real Property to the Peninsula Open Space Trust by grant deed dated April 15,2005, and recorded on April 19, 2005, by instrument number 2005-063400 by the San Mateo County Recorder("Conservation Easement"). The District has reviewed and approved the Conservation Easement. C. Estate planning documents generally currently provide for the disposition in fee of the Real Property to the District in two portions (the two portions are"Parcel I"and"Parcel 2",as shown and described in the Conservation Agreement), as set forth with particularity in the estate planning documents. The governing estate planning documents are subject to modification by Woods during his lifetime, including a modification that could result in distribution of the Real Property to persons or entities other than the District. The District has reviewed and approved the relevant portions of the relevant estate planning documents provided to it and dated July 25,2005 ("Relevant Estate Planning Documents"). D. Woods desires assurances now, during his lifetime,that his wishes and desires, as expressed in the Relevant Estate Planning Documents,will be carried out; i.e., that the District will accept the Real Property at the time and in the manner as set forth in the Relevant Estate Planning Documents. As the District would like to receive the Real Property,the District desires to provide Woods such assurances. Accordingly, Woods and the District enter into this Agreement to provide such assurances. NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, and valuable consideration, Woods and the District hereby agree as follows: I-SF/7221008.7 AGREEMENT 1. Commitment to Accept Real Property. If the Relevant Estate Planning Documents,as they exist at the time of the death of Woods,provide for the disposition of the Real Property as set forth in the Relevant Estate Planning Documents,the District hereby agrees to accept the Real Property at the time and in the manner as set forth in the Relevant Estate Planning Documents. Changes to the Relevant Estate Planning Documents that are unrelated in any way to the Real Property shall not relieve the District from its obligation to accept the Real Property. The District agrees,to the extent permitted by law,to take any and all actions, including legislative, administrative,discretionary, ministerial and directive,necessary or required by law to ensure that the District accepts title to the Real Property and that it vests in the District at the time and in the manner as set forth in the Relevant Estate Planning Documents, 2. Present Exercise of Discretionary Powers to Take and Hold Real Property. The District hereby declares that entry into this Agreement is a present exercise of its discretionary powers to take and hold real property under Section 5540. 3. Notices. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement,any notice, demand, request, consent, approval,or communication that either party desires or is required to give to the other shall be in writing and either served personally,or sent via overnight mail, addressed as follows: To Grantor: Mr. Frederick N. Woods,III With a copy to: Trustee Morgan, Lewis&Bockius LLP 800 Los Trancos Road Attn: Max Gutierrez, Esq. Portola Valley, CA 94028 One Market Street, Spear Tower San Francisco,CA 94105 Ph: (415)442-1000 To Grantee: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District c/o General Manager 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Ph: (650)691-1200 or to such other address as either party from time to time shall designate by written notice to the other. 4. General Provisions. (a) Recitals. The parties agree that the foregoing Recitals are true and correct. (b) Controlling Law. The interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. I-SF/7221008.7 2 (c) Construction. Any general rule of construction to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with its fair meaning and it shall not be construed against either party on the basis that that party prepared this instrument. (d) Remedies. In the event of default or breach of this Agreement, either party hereto may institute legal proceedings for mandamus, specific performance or other injunctive, equitable or declaratory relief, in addition to any other available rights or remedies. (e) No Forfeiture. Nothing contained herein is intended to constitute a forfeiture or weakening of Woods'present fee title interest in the Real Property, including the right to convey or dispose, in any respect. (f) Captions. The captions in this instrument have been inserted solely for convenience of reference and are not a part of this instrument and shall have no effect upon construction or interpretation. (g) CountgMarts-,Facsimile Signatures. Woods and the District may execute this instrument in two or more counterparts;each counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument. In the event of any disparity between the counterparts produced,the recorded counterpart shall be controlling. Facsimile and photocopied signatures shall be treated as originals. (h) Exhibits. All Exhibits referred to in this Agreement are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has set their hand on the day and year first written above. :V11 �rcdeiick N. Woods, III Trustee MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a Public District By: J. Edmond Cyr, President, Board of Directors I-SF/7221008.7 3 Regional Open Spac, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-47 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Renew Feral Pig Control Agreement with Rural Pig Management, Inc. for One Additional Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIOICS-' _ 1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California j Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)based on the findings contained in this report. 2. Authorize the General Manager to extend the contract with Rural Pig Management, Inc. to continue a wild pig management program on District lands for one additional year for 1 the period of April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007 with a budget not to exceed $35,000. BACKGROUND The District has conducted a wild pig management program since 2000. Wild pigs are not native to California, are regulated as a game mammal under the State Fish and Game law, have the potential to compete with native wildlife, and may negatively impact natural communities, particularly through their destructive rooting activities. Under the direction of the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the District has developed a management program to capture wild pigs using baited traps and humane termination. The District is also contributing samples to a University of California-Davis researcher to assist in a DNA study of pig populations. Rural Pig Management won the competitive bid processes in 2000 and 2005 and was awarded the contract in 2005 with the option to renew for two additional years at the discretion of the District. Rural Pig Management has trapped 337 pigs over a five and one-half year period (Reports R-99-102, R-00-102, R-02-01, R-03-40, R-05-31). As part of the program,the District coordinates with other land management agencies that are conducting wild pig management. In the first year of a three-year contract, Rural Pig Management trapped 46 pigs at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and one pig at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Over the five and one-half years that the District has been conducting this program, pig rooting, damage and sightings have substantially decreased in the Skyline area. Under this new contract, trapping has been expanded to the Foothills area due to recent pig activity at Rancho de Guadalupe and Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves. We expect persistent management at the Bear Creek i R-06-47 Page 2 Redwoods Open Space Preserve to control this population and prevent the development of extensive rooting and erosion. CEQA COMPLIANCE The continuation of the wild pig management program on District lands was determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) under CEQA Guideline Section 15308 during the original approval of this contract by the Board in March 2005 (R-05-31). This proposal to extend the feral pig control agreement will result in continuation of the same program for one year and is subject to the same CEQA exemption. This exemption applies to actions taken by regulatory agencies under state laws for the protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of p g rY p p the environment. The District has a Memorandum of Understanding with the DFG to conduct the wild pig management program. The regulatory process by which the DFG set up such memoranda was also subject to environmental review by CEQA. Therefore the District's memorandum to conduct wild pig control and its execution of this contract qualifies this activity for such categorical exemption. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION An agenda of this Board meeting was mailed to adjoining and neighboring property owners of the South Skyline area, and Rancho de Guadalupe and Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves, and organizations and agencies interested in the wild pig management program. BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS Under the 2006-2007 budget, $35,000 has been designated for feral pig control. Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-51 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Extend Agreements to Provide Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to extend the agreements with each of the following vendors to provide maintenance and repair services for the District's fleet vehicles: 1. Roy's Repair Service of La Honda for an agreement not to exceed $50,000; 2. CMK Automotive of Mountain View for an agreement not to exceed $40,000. DISCUSSION At your April 27, 2005 meeting, you authorized the General Manager to enter into a contract with CMK Automotive, Allied Auto, and Roy's Repair Service to provide the maintenance and repair services for District vehicles (see Board Report R-05-45). These initial contracts were approved after a competitive proposal process with the option to extend them to fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, subject to further Board approval. Staff has worked with all three of these service providers the last year. CMK Automotive and Roy's Repair Service have delivered high-level quality work, excellent customer service and response to urgent service and repair needs in a timely manner. Their hourly shop rate and repair cost has provided excellent value for the District. Staff has elected not to extend the agreement with Allied Auto because of less competitive repair costs. Given the District's experience with overall high quality and professional services provided by Roy's Repair Service and CMK Automotive, staff recommends the District extend these agreements for fiscal year 2006-2007 for an amount not to exceed$50,000 and $40,000 respectively. Funding for these services has been included in the Operations budget for fiscal year 2006-2007. Prepared by: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor Contact person: Same as above Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-51 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Extend Agreements to Provide Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to extend the agreements with each of the following vendors to provide maintenance and repair services for the District's fleet vehicles: 1. Roy's Repair Service of La Honda for an agreement not to exceed $40,000$550,000; 2. CMK Automotive of Mountain View for an agreement not to exceed $50,000$40,000. DISCUSSION i At your April 27, 2005 meeting, you authorized the General Manager to enter into a contract with CMK Automotive, Allied Auto, and Roy's Repair Service to provide the maintenance and repair services for District vehicles(see Board Report R-05-45). These initial contracts were approved after a competitive proposal process with the option to extend them to fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, subject to further Board approval. Staff has worked with all three of these service providers the last year. CMK Automotive and Roy's Repair Service livered high-level quality work, excellent customer service and response to urgent service have de Y g and repair needs in a timely manner. Their hourly shop rate and repair cost has provided excellent value for the District. Staff has elected not to extend the agreement with Allied Auto because of less competitive repair costs. Given the District's experience with overall high quality and professional services provided by Roy's Repair Service and CMK Automotive, staff recommends the District extend these agreements for fiscal year 2006-2007 for an amount not to exceed S60;W0$50,000 and $40,000 respectively. Funding for these services has been included in the Operations budget for fiscal year 2006-2007. Prepared by: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor Contact person; Same as above Regional Open Spaces MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-51 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Extend Agreements to Provide Vehicle aintenance and Repair Services for Fiscal Year 2006 2007 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to extend the agreements with each of the following vendors to provide maintenance and repair services for the District's fleet vehicles: 1. Roy's Repair Service of La Honda for an agreement not to exceed $40,000; 2. CMK Automotive of Mountain View for an agreement not to exceed $50,000. DISCUSSION At your April 27, 2005 meeting, you authorized the General Manager to enter into a contract with CMK Automotive, Allied Auto, and Roy's Repair Service to provide the maintenance and repair services for District vehicles (see Board Report R-05-45). These initial contracts were approved after a competitive proposal process with the option to extend them to fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, subject to further Board approval. Staff has worked with all three of these service providers the last year. CMK Automotive and Roy's Repair Service have delivered high-level quality work, excellent customer service and response to urgent service and repair needs in a timely manner. Their hourly shop rate and repair cost has provided excellent value for the District. Staff has elected not to extend the agreement with Allied Auto because of less competitive repair costs. Given the District's experience with overall high quality and professional services provided by CMK Automotive and Roy's Repair Service, staff recommends the District extend these agreements for fiscal year 2006-2007 for an amount not to exceed $60,000 and $40,000 respectively. Funding for these services has been included in the Operations budget for fiscal year 2006-2007. Prepared by: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor Contact person: Same as above Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-52 Meeting 06-11 April 26, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 8 AGENDA ITEM Board Member Lodging and Other Necessary C sts to Attend the 2006 Special Park Districts Payment of Boa rY � Yt I Forum from May 16— 19, 2006 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize payment of Board member lodging and other actual and necessary costs to attend the 2006 Special Park Districts Forum in San Ramon, California. DISCUSSION The District and East Bay Regional Parks are co-hosting the 2006 Special Park Districts Forum, "Connect in California," from May 161"—I91" in San Ramon, California. As co-hosts for this year's forum, it is critical that District Board members are in attendance and available throughout the conference program to represent the District. The Special Park Districts Forum is the only international conference that allows Directors and staff to exchange information on issues ranging from best management practices and funding to technological advances in environmental management. At this year's conference, the District Board and staff will showcase the District's achievements over the last few years and the advanced programs that most benefit the users of the nation's park and open space districts. In addition, Directors will make new connections with elected officials and professionals from around the nation. It is important for Directors to attend as a part of their official duties. To date the District has raised $12,000 in donations to offset the costs of co-hosting this conference. Total cost per Board member, including lodging at the conference and out-of-pocket expenses, such as meals and travel costs, is expected not to exceed $400. These will be actual and necessary expenses incurred to attend the conference. Attendance by a majority of Board members of a conference that is open to the public to discuss issues of general interest is permissible, provided discussion of specific District matters is limited to the p rov any scheduled program. Prepared by: Elaina Cuzick, Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Contact person: Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager i Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4612 $509.00 A-ABCO Rents Rental Equipment-SPDF 4613 $750.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Skyline&Russian Ridge 4614 $374.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 4615 $479.02 ADT Security Services Alarm Service-SFO/Alarm Repair-FFO 4616 $1,510.13 All Premium Promotional Products Volunteer Uniforms/Special Event Supplies 4617 $126.23 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service 4618 $1,000.00 Anchor T Dust Control Road Maintenance-Russian Ridge 4619 $1,220.15 AT&T Telephone Service-AD/Fax Service-AO&FFO 4620 $120.00 Bankosh,Michael Reimbursement-6 Months Cell Phone Service 4621 $200.00 *1 BCBA Booth-Boulder Creek Art,Wine&Music Festival 4622 $60.62 Beck's Shoes Inc. Uniform Shoes 4623 $811.27 Big Creek Lumber Lumber Materials-Restock SFO Inventory/Gate- Purisima Creek Redwoods 4624 $160.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fees 4625 $60.00 Britton,L.Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4626 $30.50 Broughton,Obadiah Reimbursement-Trailbuilders Association Conference Expenses 4627 $267.00 Business&Legal Reports Inc. Cal OSHA Compliance Newsletter 4628 $179.59 Butler's Uniforms Name Tags 4629 $377,15 Cabela's Promotions,Inc. Uniform Expenses 4630 $120.49 Cal-Line Equipment, Inc. Chipper Parts 4631 $16,750.00 California Conservation Corps Invasive Plant Control 4632 $312.06 California Water Service Company Water Service-Windy Hill, FFO&AO 4633 $1,889.00 Camino Medical Group Pre-Employment Physicals 4634 $3,188.04 Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. Mini Excavator Lease-Trail Maintenance 4635 $421.20 Cintas Document Management Document Shredding Services 4636 $650.00 Citadel Arts Staff Photo-Processing,Mounting&Framing 4637 $172.33 Clean Source Janitorial Supplies-AO 4638 $685.68 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 4639 $1,538.48 Coast Range Biological LLC Vegetation Map Ground Truthing Services 4640 $119,00 Coastal Sierra,Inc. Internet Service-SFO 4641 $2,125.00 Concern Employee Assistance Program Quarterly Fee 4642 $929.03 Costco, Office&Field Supplies 4643 $94.49 Cotterel,Scott Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4644 $1,647.45 Cotton,Shires&Assoc., Inc. Geological Assessment-Kennedy Trail 4645 $192.00 *2 County Of San Mateo Building Permit Fee-Retaining Walls At Pulgas Ridge 4646 $2,545.00 *3 County Of Santa Clara Building Permit-Picchetti Seismic Upgrade 4647 $176.26 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 4648 $40.00 Davison,Steve Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4649 $7,561.82 Deborah Mills-Design Concepts Business Cards,Fact Sheets,Special Event Booklet, Brochures&PDF Files For Web Placement 4650 $225.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Services-Daniels Nature Center 4651 $100.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Replace Lights-AO 4652 $3,000.00 Diane West-Bourke Docent Training 4653 $118.31 *4 Dittmer's Gourmet Staff Training Lunch 4654 $57.70 Dolan,Brendan Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4655 $60.00 Downing,Brendan Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4656 $1,158.00 *5 Driver Alliant Insurance Crime Policy Insurance 4657 $17,670.00 E.D.D. Unemployment Insurance-First Quarter 2006 4658 $460.14 Ed Jones Co.,Inc. Uniform Badges Page 1 of 6 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4659 $1,297.74 EDAW, Inc. Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood OSP 4660 $18,234.25 Environmental Science Associates Resource Management Program-Analysis&Workshop 4661 $4,564.72 ESRI Software-Planning Department/ArcView Single Use License-Operations Department 4662 $13,191.08 *6 First Bankcard Field Supplies-5,728,66 Office Supplies-587.33 Computer Expenses-807.71 Local/Out Of Town Business Meetings-702.40 Conferences&Training- 2,222.58 Advertising/Subscriptions/Books-270.55 Volunteer/Special Event Supplies-2,871.85 4663 $555.25 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Volunteer Materials&Mileage 4664 $60.57 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 4665 $176.59 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 4666 $1,503.63 Gardeniand Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment 4667 $390.70 General Graphics Exhibits Graphic Design Services-Repair Of District Display 4668 $6,187.35 Global Steel Fabricators,Inc. Four Gates 4669 $6,169.31 Go Native Nursery Herbicide Spraying-February&March 4670 $652.54 Goodco Press Inc. Printing Services-Uniform Allowance Forms,Business Cards&Equestrian Labels 4671 $377.23 Great Printing&Copies Spaces&Species Passport-Covers&Inserts 4672 $187.77 Green Waste Recovery, Inc. Garbage Service-SFO 4673 $576.18 Hammond,Tracy Reimbursement-Park Rangers Association Conference 4674 $652.12 Home Depot Field Supplies&Equipment 4675 $2,250.00 IEDA, Inc. Quarterly Consulting Services-Labor Relations 4676 $900.00 International Training Resources Defensive Tactics Training 4677 $492.54 Interstate Traffic Control Products Traffic Cones 4678 $511.60 Jackson-Hirsh,Inc. Preserve Sign Board Laminating Supplies 4679 $2,970.92 Jakaby Engineering Design&Engineering Services/Topographic Surveys- Pedestrian Bridges At ECDM 4680 $132.60 Jobs Available,Inc. Recruitment Ad-Planning Manager 4681 $300.00 Lance Bayer Legal Update Training For Patrol Staff 4682 $1,800.00 Lee Vieding Productions Video Overview Of District 4683 $125.23 Lenington,Kirk Reimbursement-Course:"Environmental Issues On The Farm" 4684 $1,837.65 LFR Levine Fricke Engineer&Design Services-ECDM 4685 $260.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services-Personnel 4686 $2,223.00 Lisa Bush Grazing Assessment Services-La Honda Creek 4687 $571.65 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service-FFO&AO 4688 $1,026.50 Los Altos Garbage Company Two Debris Boxes-El Sereno 4689 $60.00 *7 Macke Water Systems, Inc. Water Dispenser Rental-Two Months 4690 $12,761.15 Macro Corporation Assessment&Plan For Improvement Of District's Two Way Radio System 4691 $55.01 Madco Field Supplies 4692 $1,800.00 Matt Mann Web Design Services 4693 $124.29 McKowan,Paul Reimbursement-Volunteer Supplies 4694 $488A3 MegaPath Networks Internet Connection-T1 Line-AO 4695 $230.06 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Saratoga Country Club 4696 $969.07 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation 4697 $3,502.22 Monster Mechanical, Inc. HVAC Bimonthly Service,Maintenance&Repairs-AO 4698 $27.29 Moore Medical Corp. Medical Supplies 4699 $199.83 Mountain View Garden Center Landscaping Supplies 4700 $425.06 Newburn,Michael Reimbursement-Tuition&Uniform Expense 4701 $3,000.00 Normal Data Database Consulting Page 2 of 6 • Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4702 $75.00 NSCCAPA Recruitment Ad-Planning Manager 4703 $1,915.71 Office Depot Office Supplies 4704 $582.40 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 4705 $4133 OrIandi Trailer Trailer Accessories 4706 $4,800,00 Orrin Chrisman Engineering&Technical Support For Website 4707 $6,084.00 Overhead Door Co.Of Santa Clara Rollup Doors-SFO Garage 4708 $23,336.86 Pacific Coast Seed, Inc. Restoration Seeds 4709 $225.00 Palo Alto Upholstery Vehicle Upholstery Repair 4710 $203.36 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4711 $7,495.86 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Brochures Fact Sheets 4712 $3,416.26 Peninsula Digital Imaging Wall Map Mounting Services Fact Sheets Map Copies Photo Panels 4713 $250.00 PERS Public Agency Coalition Annual Membership 4714 $1,0%89 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber 4715 $218.34 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag Engraving 4716 $60.00 Priority 1 Vehicle Repair 4717 $859.69 PT Armor,Inc. Uniform Expense-Body Armor 4718 $21.09 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 4719 $7,00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Uniform Alteration 4720 $44.25 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioning Service 4721 $180.00 *8 Recreational Trails Conference Pre-Conference Workshop 4722 $1,130.00 Rhus Ridge Associates 2005 Road Association Dues 4723 $1,960.20 Richard Seever Pig Control Services 4724 $429.46 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Cell Phone,Mileage&Seminar-"SOD Management&Research Update" 4725 $2,666.52 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 4726 $192.33 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-SFO 4727 $2,921.00 *9 San Benito House Pre-Payment-Special Park Districts Forum Event 4728 $500.00 *10 San Francisco Bay Regional Water Application Fee-Water Quality Certification-ECDM Quality Control Board 4729 $332.84 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA 4730 $400.00 *11 San Mateo County Grading Exemption Certificate-ECDM 4731 $7,592.60 *12 San Mateo County Environmental Building Permit-Giant Salamander Trail Bridges-ECDM Services 4732 $9,614.13 *13 San Mateo County Environmental Building Permit-Trail Bridges-ECDM Services 4733 $2,265.90 *14 San Mateo County Environmental Grading Exemption Certificate-ECDM Services 4734 $880.00 Sandra Gimbal Sommer Environmental Review-Land Acquisition 4735 $60.00 Sanguinetti,David Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4736 $329.50 *15 Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Hazardous Waste 4737 $488.47 SBC Telephone Service-AD,FFO&SFO/Internet Service- AO/Alarm Line-FFO 4738 $195.56 SBC/MCl/Calnet 2005 Fax Machine Long Distance Charges-FFO 4739 $990.27 *16 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel 4740 $796.00 Skillpath Seminars Management Seminars-J. Norton&R.Jurgensen 4741 $340.14 Smutnak,Greg Reimbursement-Academy Expenses 4742 $680.93 Staples Credit Plan Office Supplies 4743 $62.10 State Board Of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax 4744 $160.00 State of California-DES Hazardous Material Training 4745 $1,083.60 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses Page 3 of 6 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4746 $757.11 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies-FFO 4747 $169.11 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies 4748 $64.00 Terminix Pest Control-A.D. 4749 $1,299.00 The Sign Shop Mountain Lion Signs-30 4750 $74.19 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expenses 4751 $4,987.50 Timothy C. Best,CEG Consulting Services-Pulgas Ridge Roads&Trails Assessment 4752 $701.29 Tires on the Go Tires 4753 $970.00 *17 Toastmasters International Membership Dues 4754 $14415 *18 Togos Ranger Training Expenses 4755 $59.81 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings 4756 $120.43 *19 Tony&Albas Pizza Ranger Candidates Skills Assessment Lunch 4757 $97.50 Topley,David Reimbursement-CAPPO Membership 4758 $4.60 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supplies 4759 $69,98 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 4760 $510.67 United Rentals Highway Technologies U-Channels 4761 $6,000.00 United States Postal Service Postage For Postage Machine 4762 $300.00 *20 United States Postal Service Stamps 4763 $1,625.00 Valley Tree Care Tree Service-RSA&Bear Creek Redwoods 4764 $37.83 Valterria,Thomas Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4765 $130.00 Verisign Email Security Service 4766 $38.51 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 4767 $52.51 Vu,Douglas Reimbursement-Tuition 4768 $175.25 WearGuard Uniform Expense 4769 $553.25 West Payment Center Legal Books,Supplements/Monthly&Annual Subscription 4770 $79.02 Wildfire Fire Equipment Supplies 4771 $103.53 Xpedite Systems,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services 4772 $15.00 *21 Yolo Audubon Society Registration Fee-Avian Influenza Symposium 4773 R $658.20 Airbill Safety Products Field Supplies 4774 R $1,250.00 American West Books Costco Media Display-Book Promotion 4775 R $164.36 AT&T Voicemail Service-AD 4776 R $5,535,19 Big Creek Lumber Lumber Materials-ECDM 4777 R $4,990,00 BJ Trading LLC Pickup Mounted Herbicide Spray Unit 4778 R $112.21 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies 4779 R $232.05 County Of San Mateo Permit Fees For Sagebrush Trail 4780 R $62.67 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 4781 R $2,380.50 Environmental Science Associates Resource Management Program-Analysis&Workshop 4782 R $102.01 Federal Express Express Mailing 4783 R $11,372.15 First Bankcard Field Supplies-2,842.49 Office Supplies-1,858.95 Computer Exp-1,068.72 Volunteer Supplies-1,102.15 Business Mtgs-321.67 Conferences&Training-2,959.76 Memberships-88.00 Advertising/Subscriptions/Books- 428.00 Special Event Supplies-702.41 47134 R $32.20 Foster Brothers Keys&Locks 4785 R $123.71 Freeman,Matt Reimbursement-Mileage 4786 R $58.55 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 4787 R $1,621.03 G.P.Sports Motorcycle Repairs 4788 R $503.80 Gempler's, Inc. Uniform Supplies 4789 R $138.35 Grainger,Inc. Field Supplies 4790 R $121.04 Guy Plumbing&Heating,Inc. Restroom Repairs 4791 R $12,984.75 H.T.Harvey&Associates Marbled Murrelet Habitat Assessment Page 4 of 6 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4792 R $8.10 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies 4793 R $15,386.14 LFR Levine Fricke Petroleum Product Release Source Investigation-Pulgas Ridge 4794 R $56.37 McKowan,Paul Reimbursement-Fuel For District Vehicle 4795 R $638.75 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation 4796 R $3,215,05 Norton,Julie Reimbursement-SPDF Supplies&2006 IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference Expenses 4797 R $3,215.52 Office Depot Office Supplies 4798 R $587.26 Patsons Media Group Photo Holders 4799 R $18836 Peninsula Digital Imaging Color Prints&Mounting Of Wall Maps 4800 R $287.21 Petty Cash Parking&Mileage,Local Business Meeting Expenses, Training,Printing Services&Field Supplies 4801 R $19.61 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supply 4802 R $500.00 Rentco Fence,Inc. Fence Rental-Pulgas Ridge 4803 R $28,200.00 Richard Seymour Sensitive Amphibian&Reptile Survey And Assessment 4804 R $30,000.00 ## Santa Clara County Tax-Default Property-Bachman 4805 R $30,000.00 ## Santa Clara County Tax-Default Property-Hacienda Park 4806 R $590.00 Sunnyvale Dodge Vehicle Repair 4807 R $196.00 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies 4808 R $60.00 Thielfoldt,Sally Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4809 R $1,055.00 Timothy C. Best,CEG Consulting Services-La Honda Creek&Russian Ridge Road Assessment 4810 R $92.01 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meeting-Toastmasters 4811 R $374.26 United Site Service Sanitation Services 4812 R $312.11 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 4813 R $107.36 WearGuard Uniform Expenses 4814 R $18.94 West-Mark Water Truck-Side Box Locks 4815 R $139.67 Williams,Jennifer Reimbursement-Docent Volunteer Supplies Page 5 of 6 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description Total $429,840.45 *1 Urgent Check Issued 4/3/06 *2 Urgent Check Issued 3/26/06 *3 Urgent Check Issued 4/3/06 *4 Urgent Check Issued 3/22/06 *5 Urgent Check Issued 3/27/06 *6 Urgent Check Issued 3131/06 *7 Urgent Check Issued 4/3/06 *8 Urgent Check Issued 4/13/06 *9 Urgent Check Issued 4/14/06 *10 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *11 Urgent Check Issued 3/23/06 *12 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *13 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *14 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *15 Urgent Check Issued 4/13/06 *16 Urgent Check Issued 4/7/06 *17 Urgent Check Issued 3/31/06 *18 Urgent Check Issued 3/29/06 *19 Urgent Check Issued 4/19/06 *20 Urgent Check Issued 4/21/06 *21 Urgent Check Issued 4/4/06 ## In The Event Agenda Item#3 Is Not Approved,This Claim Will Not Be Processed ## In The Event Agenda Item#4 Is Not Approved,This Claim Will Not Be Processed Page 6 of 6 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4612 $509.00 A-ABCO Rents Rental Equipment-SPDF 4613 $750.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Skyline&Russian Ridge 4614 $374.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 4615 $479.02 ADT Security Services Alarm Service-SFO/Alarm Repair-FFO 4616 $1,510.13 All Premium Promotional Products Volunteer Uniforms/Special Event Supplies 4617 $126.23 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service 4618 $1,000.00 Anchor T Dust Control Road Maintenance-Russian Ridge 4619 $1,220.15 AT&T Telephone Service-AD/Fax Service-AO&FFO 4620 $120.00 Bankosh,Michael Reimbursement-6 Months Cell Phone Service 4621 $200.00 *1 BCBA Booth-Boulder Creek Art,Wine&Music Festival 4622 $60.62 Beck's Shoes Inc. Uniform Shoes 4623 $811.27 Big Creek Lumber Lumber Materials-Restock SFO Inventory/Gate- Purisima Creek Redwoods 4624 $160.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fees 4625 $60.00 Britton,L.Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4626 $30.50 Broughton,Obadiah Reimbursement-Trailbuilders Association Conference Expenses 4627 $267.00 Business&Legal Reports Inc. Cal OSHA Compliance Newsletter 4628 $179.59 Butler's Uniforms Name Tags 4629 $377.15 Cabela's Promotions, Inc, Uniform Expenses 4630 $120.49 Cal-Line Equipment, Inc. Chipper Parts 4631 $16,7%00 California Conservation Corps Invasive Plant Control 4632 $312.06 California Water Service Company Water Service-Windy Hill,FFO&AD 4633 $1,889.00 Camino Medical Group Pre-Employment Physicals 4634 $3,188.04 Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. Mini Excavator Lease-Trail Maintenance 4635 $421.20 Cintas Document Management Document Shredding Services 4636 $650.00 Citadel Arts Staff Photo-Processing,Mounting&Framing 4637 $172.33 Clean Source Janitorial Supplies-AO 4638 $685.68 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 4639 $1,538.48 Coast Range Biological LLC Vegetation Map Ground Truthing Services 4640 $119.00 Coastal Sierra,Inc. Internet Service-SFO 4641 $2,125.00 Concern Employee Assistance Program Quarterly Fee 4642 $929.03 Costco, Office&Field Supplies 4643 $94.49 Cotterel,Scott Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4644 $1,647.45 Cotton,Shires&Assoc.,Inc. Geological Assessment-Kennedy Trail 4645 $192.00 *2 County Of San Mateo Building Permit Fee-Retaining Walls At Pulgas Ridge 4646 $2,545.00 *3 County Of Santa Clara Building Permit-Picchetti Seismic Upgrade 4647 $1176.26 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 4648 $40.00 Davison,Steve Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4649 $7,561.82 Deborah Mills-Design Concepts Business Cards,Fact Sheets,Special Event Booklet, Brochures&PDF Files For Web Placement 4650 $225.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Services-Daniels Nature Center 4651 $100.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Replace Lights-AO 4652 $3,000.00 Diane West-Bourke Docent Training 4653 $118.31 *4 Dittmers Gourmet Staff Training Lunch 4654 $57.70 Dolan,Brendan Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4655 $60.00 Downing,Brendan Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4656 $1,158.00 *5 Driver Alliant Insurance Crime Policy Insurance 4657 $17,670.00 E.D.D. Unemployment Insurance-First Quarter 2006 4658 $460.14 Ed Jones Co.,Inc. Uniform Badges Page 1 of 5 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4659 $1,297.74 EDAW, Inc. Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood OSP 4660 $18,234.25 Environmental Science Associates Resource Management Program-Analysis&Workshop 4661 $4,564.72 ESRI Software-Planning Department/ArcView Single Use License-Operations Department 4662 $13,191.08 *6 First Bankcard Field Supplies-5,728.66 Office Supplies-587.33 Computer Expenses-807.71 Local/Out Of Town Business Meetings-702.40 Conferences&Training- 2,222.58 Advertising/Subscriptions/Books-270.55 Volunteer/Special Event Supplies-2,871.85 4663 $555.25 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Volunteer Materials&Mileage 4664 $60,57 Foster Brothers Look&Key Services 4665 $176.59 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 4666 $1,503.63 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment 4667 $390,70 General Graphics Exhibits Graphic Design Services-Repair Of District Display 4668 $6,187,35 Global Steel Fabricators,Inc. Four Gates 4669 $6,169.31 Go Native Nursery Herbicide Spraying-February&March 4670 $652.54 Goodco Press Inc. Printing Services-Uniform Allowance Forms,Business Cards&Equestrian Labels 4671 $377.23 Great Printing&Copies Spaces&Species Passport-Covers&Inserts 4672 $187.77 Green Waste Recovery, Inc. Garbage Service-SFO 4673 $576.18 Hammond,Tracy Reimbursement-Park Rangers Association Conference 4674 $652.12 Home Depot Field Supplies&Equipment 4675 $2,250.00 IEDA,Inc. Quarterly Consulting Services-Labor Relations 4676 $900.00 International Training Resources Defensive Tactics Training 4677 $492.54 Interstate Traffic Control Products Traffic Cones 4678 $511.60 Jackson-Hirsh, Inc. Preserve Sign Board Laminating Supplies 4679 $2,970.92 Jakaby Engineering Design&Engineering Servicesfropographic Surveys- Pedestrian Bridges At ECDM 4680 $132.60 Jobs Available,Inc. Recruitment Ad-Planning Manager 4681 $300.00 Lance Bayer Legal Update Training For Patrol Staff 4682 $1,800.00 Lee Vierling Productions Video Overview Of District 4683 $125.23 Lenington,Kirk Reimbursement-Course:"Environmental Issues On The Farm" 4684 $1,837.65 LFR Levine Fricke Engineer&Design Services-ECDM 4685 $260.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services-Personnel 4686 $2,223.00 Lisa Bush Grazing Assessment Services-La Honda Creek 4687 $571.65 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service-FFO&AO 4688 $1,026.50 Los Altos Garbage Company Two Debris Boxes-El Sereno 4689 $60.00 *7 Macke Water Systems, Inc. Water Dispenser Rental-Two Months 4690 $12,761.15 Macro Corporation Assessment&Plan For Improvement Of District's Two Way Radio System 4691 $55.01 Madco Field Supplies 4692 $1,800.00 Matt Mann Web Design Services 4693 $124.29 McKowan, Paul Reimbursement-Volunteer Supplies 4694 $488.43 MegaPath Networks Internet Connection-TI Line-AO 4695 $230,06 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Saratoga Country Club 4696 $969,07 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation 4697 $3,502.22 Monster Mechanical, Inc. HVAC Bimonthly Service,Maintenance&Repairs-AD 4698 $2719 Moore Medical Corp. Medical Supplies 4699 $199.83 Mountain View Garden Center Landscaping Supplies 4700 $425.06 Newburn,Michael Reimbursement-Tuition&Uniform Expense 4701 $3,000.00 Normal Data Database Consulting Page 2 of 5 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4702 $75.00 NSCCAPA Recruitment Ad-Planning Manager 4703 $1,915.71 Office Depot Office Supplies 4704 $582.40 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 4705 $41.33 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Accessories 4706 $4,800.00 Orrin Chrisman Engineering&Technical Support For Website 4707 $6,084.00 Overhead Door Co.Of Santa Clara Rollup Doors-SFO Garage 4708 $23,336.86 Pacific Coast Seed,Inc. Restoration Seeds 4709 $225.00 Palo Alto Upholstery Vehicle Upholstery Repair 4710 $203.36 Paterson, Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4711 $7,495.86 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Brochures Fact Sheets 4712 $3,416.26 Peninsula Digital Imaging Wall Map Mounting Services Fact Sheets Map Copies Photo Panels 4713 $250.00 PERS Public Agency Coalition Annual Membership 4714 $1,059.89 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber 4715 $218.34 Precision Engravers,Inc, Name Tag Engraving 4716 $60.00 Priority 1 Vehicle Repair 4717 $859.69 PT Armor,Inc. Uniform Expense-Body Armor 4718 $21.09 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 4719 $7.00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Uniform Alteration 4720 $44.25 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioning Service 4721 $180.00 *8 Recreational Trails Conference Pre-Conference Workshop 4722 $1,130.00 Rhus Ridge Associates 2005 Road Association Dues 4723 $1,960.20 Richard Seever Pig Control Services 4724 $429.46 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Cell Phone,Mileage&Seminar-"SOD Management&Research Update" 4725 $2,666.52 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 4726 $192.33 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-SFO 4727 $2,921.00 *9 San Benito House Pre-Payment-Special Park Districts Forum Event 4728 $500.00 *10 San Francisco Bay Regional Water Application Fee-Water Quality Certification-ECDM Quality Control Board 4729 $332.84 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA 4730 $400.00 *11 San Mateo County Grading Exemption Certificate-ECDM 4731 $7,592.60 *12 San Mateo County Environmental Building Permit-Giant Salamander Trail Bridges-ECDM Services 4732 $9,614.13 *13 San Mateo County Environmental Building Permit-Trail Bridges-ECDM Services 4733 $2,265.90 *14 San Mateo County Environmental Grading Exemption Certificate-ECDM Services 4734 $880.00 Sandra Gimbal Sommer Environmental Review-Land Acquisition 4735 $60.00 Sanguinetti,David Reimbursement-Cell Phone 4736 $329.50 *15 Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Hazardous Waste 4737 $488.47 SBC Telephone Service-AD,FFO&SFO/Internet Service- AD/Alarm Line-FFO 4738 $195.56 SBC/MCl/Calnet 2005 Fax Machine Long Distance Charges-FFO 4739 $990.27 *16 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel 4740 $796.00 Skillpath Seminars Management Seminars-J.Norton&R.Jurgensen 4741 $340.14 Smutnak,Greg Reimbursement-Academy Expenses 4742 $680.93 Staples Credit Plan Office Supplies 4743 $62.10 State Board Of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax 4744 $160.00 State of California-OES Hazardous Material Training 4745 $1,083.60 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses Page 3 of 5 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4746 $757.11 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies-FFO 4747 $169.11 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies 4748 $64.00 Terminix Pest Control-A.O. 4749 $11,299.00 The Sign Shop Mountain Lion Signs-30 4750 $74.19 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expenses 4751 $4,987.50 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-Pulgas Ridge Roads&Trails Assessment 4752 $701.29 Tires on the Go Tires 4753 $970.00 *17 Toastmasters International Membership Dues 4754 $144.75 *18 Togos Ranger Training Expenses 4755 $59.81 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings 4756 $120.43 *19 Tony&Albas Pizza Ranger Candidates Skills Assessment Lunch 4757 $97.50 Topley, David Reimbursement-CAPPO Membership 4758 $4.60 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supplies 4759 $69.98 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 4760 $510.67 United Rentals Highway Technologies U-Channels 4761 $6,000.00 United States Postal Service Postage For Postage Machine 4762 $300.00 *20 United States Postal Service Stamps 4763 $1,625.00 Valley Tree Care Tree Service-RSA&Bear Creek Redwoods 4764 $37.83 Valterria,Thomas Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4765 $130.00 Verisign Email Security Service 4766 $38.51 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 4767 $52.51 Vu,Douglas Reimbursement-Tuition 4768 $175.25 WearGuard Uniform Expense 4769 $553,25 West Payment Center Legal Books,Supplements/Monthly&Annual Subscription 4770 $79.02 Wildfire Fire Equipment Supplies 4771 $103.53 Xpedite Systems, Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services 4772 $15.00 *21 Yolo Audubon Society Registration Fee-Avian Influenza Symposium Page 4 of 5 Claims No. 06-08 Meeting 06-11 Date 4/26/06 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description Total $272,149.96 .1 Urgent Check Issued 4/3/06 *2 Urgent Check Issued 3/26/06 *3 Urgent Check Issued 4/3/06 *4 Urgent Check Issued 3/22/06 *5 Urgent Check Issued 3/27/06 *6 Urgent Check Issued 3/31/06 *7 Urgent Check Issued 4/3/06 *8 Urgent Check Issued 4/13/06 *9 Ungent Check Issued 4/14/06 *10 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *11 Urgent Check Issued 3/23/06 *12 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *13 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *14 Urgent Check Issued 3/24/06 *15 Urgent Check Issued 4/13/06 *16 Urgent Check Issued 4/7/06 17 Urgent Check Issued 3/31/06 18 Urgent Check Issued 3/29/06 19 Urgent Check Issued 4/19/06 *20 Urgent Check Issued 4121/06 *21 Urgent Check Issued 4/4/06 Page 5 of 5 Regional Open 5, ice -------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: April 21, 2006 RE: FYI's REE Regional Open Si. ce J March 23, 2006 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Strether Smith 8131 Presidio Drive Cupertino,CA 95014 Re: Proposed Trail Use Change at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Dear Mr. Smith: Thank you for your February 28,2006 letter requesting Board consideration to change the use designation of a segment of Bay Area Ridge Trail at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve to allow bicycle use. The Board of Directors reviewed your letter last night at its regular meeting. We appreciate your concerns regarding user safety and the desire for easier mountain bicycling opportunities at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. As the connection between the Skyline Ridge parking lot and Alpine Pond is an important link for bicycles, it is also equally important for hikers. When the 0.5 mile segment of Ridge Trail you refer to was constructed in the 1980s, it was strictly intended to provide hiking-only access from the parking lot to Alpine Pond. Therefore, it was constructed as a narrow single-track trail with the upper portion having a tread that is only two to three feet wide. This trail is a popular hiking destination, particularly on weekends. Hikers, including families with children, often use this route to reach Alpine Pond and the Daniels Nature Center either when the Russian Ridge parking lot is full or if they desire a longer, more scenic hiking experience. Due to its narrow width, erosive soil conditions and family use,the trail would require extensive modification to accommodate bicycling use, including installation of numerous drainage structures and rock armor to reduce erosion potential. Considering the original intent of the trail, maintenance issues,and the fact that alternate multiple-use trails are available in the vicinity, we do not feel that the use designation of this segment of Ridge Trail should be changed at this time. The District is very concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors and actively works to reduce incidents possibly resulting in injury. Your concerns regarding the condition of the 0.4-mile multi-use trail segment will be reviewed by Skyline Field Office staff to determine if any measures are appropriate to improve the condition of the steeper portion of the trail. In the meantime, we Suggest that you consider alternate locations for docent led rides for beginning cyclists, such as Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. We appreciate your time and dedication as a District docent and again, thank you for writing to express your concerns. Sincerely, 0/?Jed Cyr resident Board of Directors JC:rndv cc: MROSD Board of Directors 33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DI RECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sk -ce ---------- March 29, 2006 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Paul and Glenda Smith 19 100 Bear Creek Road Los Gatos, CA 95033 RE: Bear Creek Stables and the Master Planning Process Dear Paul and Glenda: I would like to take this opportunity to update you on our progress regarding the Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan project. Staff is currently in the process of formulating Plan Alternatives which take into consideration public and staff comments together with the natural resource challenges and opportunities that exist on both preserves. These Plan Alternatives will be made available to the public for review and comment at an upcoming workshop to be scheduled in late August of this year. For your information,to date we have received a strong response from the public regarding the desire to retain Bear Creek Stables as an existing facility within the Preserve. In my opinion,each member of the Ad Hoc Committee shares this same desire. At this point in the process, a number of environmental concerns regarding the operation of the stables have been raised by the public and staff. The purpose of the upcoming environmental review process will be to analyze the potential for significant environmental impacts and to develop practical measures to mitigate any such concerns. In my opinion,there are no indications at this point that lead me to believe that these issues cannot be addressed satisfactorily by such measures. The final outcome of the environmental review process will determine how these issues can be properly addressed. I also wanted to let you know that I intend to recommend that continuation of Bear Creek Stables be included in the Draft Master Plan. Also,I am directing our Real Property Department to contact you so that we may begin discussing the terms of a potential long-term lease for your operation. This process can proceed concurrently with the master planning and environmental review process. Approval of the terms of any final lease will be contingent upon and subject to any conditions resulting from the master planning and environmental review process. I would also like to call your attention to the fact that the preparation of a long-term lease for the Stables is included in the District's Action Plan for fiscal year 2006-2007,which was recently approved by the Board of Directors on March 22, 2006.The approval of a long-term lease agreement will be subject to approval by the District Board of Directors at a public meeting. We appreciate your continued interest and engagement in the Master Plan project and value our positive working relationship. The District looks forward to working together with you to incorporate Bear Creek Stables into the Master Plan as a functional facility within Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve that can continue to serve as an asset to the community. Mike Williams,the District's Real Property Manager,will be contacting you shortly to begin discussions concerning a long-term lease. Sincerely, Sally T dt Acting General Manager CC: MROSD Board of Directors Ana Ruiz,Planning,MROSD L.Craig Britton,General Manager,MROSD Erfert Fenton,Bear Creek Stables Assistant Manager Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan Ad Hoc Jenny Whitman,Bear Creek Stables Activities Coordinator Committee,MROSD Richard and Eleanor Rusnak,Bear Creek Stables Business Advisors Mike Williams,Real Property,MROSD 33o Distel Circle 650-69i-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-69i-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton • Peninsula Open Space Trust APR 12006 Board of Directors Susan Ford Dorsey,Chair Allan F.Brown Larry Jacobs March 31, 2006 Karla Jurvetsou,M.D. Charlene Kal-tcenell Martha) Kanter Robert C. Kirkwood Mr. Craig Britton Norman E. Matteoril Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Dianne McKenna Paul Newhagen 330 Distel Circle William Feller Karic Thomson Los Altos, CA 94022 Mark A.Wan Dear Craig, President Audrey C.Rust On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I would like to thank you for writing an endorsement letter supporting our Rancho Corral de Tierra project. We will use your letter to help convince our legislators that this nationally significant property deserves funding. All the attributes of Rancho Corral, from its scenic views and possible trail connections to its natural resources and vital habitats, make this special place a priority for permanent protection. Thank you again. We will be sure to keep you informed of our progress. Sincerely, Audrey C. Rust 3000-',and Hill Road, 1-155 Menlo Park,California 94025 Tel: (650)854-7600 Fax: (050)854-7701 www.openspacetrust.org Pmmdon kecyded Pap,, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2006 Contact: Anne Sharman Director of Communications Phone: (650) 854-7696 asharmam@openspacetrust.ong www.openspacetruat.ong POST Transfers Prime Agricultural Lands to Local Farm Family Menlo Park, Calif. - For John Giusti, the land is his livelihood. Since 1998, the third-generation farmer has been leasing 100 acres ofPOST's 534-acre Purisinna Farms property to grow primarily Brussels sprouts. Now, thanks to a new agreement, Giusti will own the entire property outright by purchasing the land from POST. The agreement with POST will keep these historic agricultural fields in � the hands of local farming family, protect them from rising development pressures, and preserve a � highly visible expanse of breathtaking open space along the San Mateo Coast. � "Our goal for Purisima Farms has always been to put the agricultural lands back into the hands of the farmer, so we're delighted that the Giustis will be able to continue their family legacy on the land," � POST President Audrey Rust said. � � Plans for the protection ofPuhainna Rannm, located five miles south of Half Moon Bay, came about � thanks to POST's unique partnership with Giusti and others. POST acquired this signature coastal � property in 1998hnm the de8enedet±i family for $3,g42,5OO with funding from POST supporters, the California Coastal Conservancy and the California Department of Transportation. The land has been � used for agricultural purposes since at least the 1860y, when farmer Joseph deBenedetti settled in Half Moon Bay and established what would eventually become one of the country's largest producers of artichokes and Brussels sprouts. According to Rust, as many as six luxury estates could have been � developed on this oceanside property had POST not acquired the land. Under G1usU'sownership, the property will remain protected from inappropriate development by � existing easements held by POST and the California Coastal Conservancy. These easements shield Purisima Farms from development by removing the potential to build all but one single-family dwelling. Those provisions suit Giusti and his wife, Maureen, just fine, as they hope to build a single home on the property. The couple has three young children and would like to raise them on the family farm, just asGiusti was raised. � "Owning this farm is a dream come true for us," said Giusti, who learned how to work the soil from his � father, Aldo, who grows Brussels sprouts and artichokes nearby. "We have had to make many � sacrifices in order to make this purchase happen but we believe this property makes ' � good sense for our family as well as our business. We hope that our children will be able to carry on � � with the farming tradition of this land for years to come." � ### � � � POSTmoleading private, nonprofit land trust dedicated mpreserving the beauty, character and diversityvj'the San Francisco � Peninsula landscape. Since u,/bvndingm /977, the organization has been,esyonxiblefor saving more than 55,V00 acres ox � permanent open space and parkland m San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, � � � ���� Regional Open St re April 6, 2006 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Parks and Recreation Commission San Mateo County Environmental Services Agency County Office Building 455 County Center, 4tt,Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 Subject: Proposed Huddart and Wunderlich Parks Master Plan Dear Honorable Commissioners: Pursuant to our letter dated March 17, 2006 and the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on March 22, 2006, the District would like to express support for the recommendation to approve the Huddart and Wunderlich Parks Master Plan without inclusion of the "Valley to Skyline" trail along Squeeler Gulch. The District also supports the recommendation to study the regional needs of the mountain and road bicycling community and prepare a subsequent County-wide Bicycle Plan that would among other things, identify safe connections from the valley to the ridge. However, there still exists a shortage of public parking adjacent to State Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard). Although it is not subject to the Master Plan, the District believes the area of Huddart Park where the Bay Area Ridge Trail and California Riding and Hiking Trail crosses Kings Mountain Road can accommodate additional parking. The District would like to continue to work with the County in order to make this facility possible. The transfer of County land south of Kings Mountain Road to the District and development of this parking area will be instrumental in providing additional public access, including trail connections from Wunderlich Park to Huddart Park as well as other regional trails in the future. Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or comments. ZSitncrely, L. Cra> ritton General Manager LCB:mdv cc: MROSD Board of Directors 33o Distel Circle 650-691-uoo info@openspace.org BOAR DOF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: I Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane tittle,Nonette Hanko,tarry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open !, ace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mem(wid= To: Craig Britton, General Manager From: M. Douglas Vu, ASLA, Open Space Planner II Date: April 13, 2006 Re: Huddart and Wunderlich Parks Master Plan Update On March 22, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting to consider the Draft Huddart and Wunderlich Parks Master Plan. At that meeting approximately 250 members of the public attended, primarily bicyclists (both mountain and road) and equestrians from the Town of Woodside. Staff's recommendation was to approve the Master Plan as proposed with the omission of the valley-to-ridge trail known as the "Squeeler Gulch Trail." Instead of this trail, it was recommended that the County form a "blue-ribbon" committee that would assess the recreational needs of the County and produce a prescriptive plan, giving special attention to future bicycle trails that would connect the valley to the ridge, and then to the sea. At this meeting, approximately 30 to 40 people spoke (including the Town of Woodside, ROMP, IMBA, and representatives from several equestrian groups) either in support of or against the Squeeler Gulch Trail. At the end of the meeting, the Commission voted to continue this item at its next regularly scheduled meeting to allow the rest of the audience to testify. On April 6, 2006 the Commission held this subsequent meeting. Approximately 100 people attended and about 20 members of the public testified, including myself. On behalf of the District, I stated that we supported the County's recommendation to further study trail opportunities within the County and that we would be willing to participate in the blue-ribbon committee. The Commission discussed the item briefly, then voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the Master Plan (not including the Squeeler Gulch Trail) as proposed by staff to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission asked Director Holland how soon the committee could be formed and when they can expect to review said plan. Director Holland responded that a committee could be formed within 2 months and a trail plan could be available 10 months after the committee was formed. Please let me know if you have any questions. OFREEs' VITA—JENNIFER L. PARKE Position Title: Soil Biologist/Plant Pathologist Rank: Associate Professor(Senior Research) Years in Rank: 5 Funding Source FTE: 75% Contracts Mailing address: 3017 Ag and Life Sciences Building, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-7306 Telephone: 541-737-8170 Fax: 541-737-5725 Email: Jennifer.Parke@oregonstate.edu Education Degree Institution Year Granted B.A. —Biology University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 1975 Ph.D. —Botany&Plant Path. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 1982 Employment History Position Employer Years Assoc. Professor/Sr. Research Dept. of Crop & Soil Science 2000-Present Dept. of Botany & Plant Pathology Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Associate Professor Dept. of Crop and Soil Science 1998-2000 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Associate Professor(Courtesy) Dept. of Botany& Plant Pathology 1997-1998 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Associate Professor Dept. of Plant Pathology 1990-1998 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Assistant Professor Dept. of Plant Pathology 1984-1990 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow CSIRO Division of Soils, Adelaide, Australia 1983-1984 Postdoctoral Research Assoc. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 1982-1983 Graduate Research Assistant Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 1976-1982 Curatorial Assistant Farlow Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany 1975-1976 Harvard University, Cambridge,MA Classes Taught Course No. Title Term(s) taught CSS 305 Principles of Soil Science Fall 1998, Winter 1999 Fall 1999, Winter 2000 BPP 350 Introductory Plant Pathology Fall 2001 Grants and Contracts (January 2000—December 20041 National Competitive—$173,000 List two most recent 1. Role of antibiosis in biocontrol conferred by Burkholderia vietnamiensis AMMDRI (Triplett& Parke) USDA-NRI-CRG (10/1/98-9/3 0/00) $173,000 Regional Competitive—$536,770 List two most recent 1. Dissemination of Phytophthora ramorum in soil and potting media(Parke) U.S. Forest Service (8/l/04-9/30/05) $79,620 2. Sudden oak death in cultivated blueberries and cranberries: evaluating the potential for disease, detection, and control (Parke, Linderman, Hansen, Hummer)Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research (8/20/03-8/19/05) $60,000 State/Commodity Commission—$108,000 List two most recent 1. Phytophthora ramorum in Oregon nursery crops (Parke & Linderman), Oregon Dept. of Agriculture (3/l/04-2/28/05) $30,000 2. Sudden Oak Death research on blueberries (Parke, Linderman, and Hansen), Oregon Blueberry Commission(3/l/04-2/28/05) OSU Competitive—$5,000 List two most recent 1. RERF equipment grant for a thermocycler(2001) $5,000 ARE Competitive—$10,000 List two most recent 1. Infectivity of Phytophthora ramorum in potting media(Parke) (7/l/04-6/30/05) $10,000 Industry—$26,611 List two most recent 1. Acquisition of Burkholderia cepacia from the environment (LiPuma& Parke), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation(9/l/99-8/3 1/00) Parke funds $26,611 Scholarship (January 2000—December 2004) Refereed publications—total= 7 List two most recent I. Hansen, E. M., Parke, J. L., and Sutton, W. 2005. Susceptibility of Oregon forest trees and shrubs to Phytophthora ramorum: a comparison of artificial inoculation and natural infection. Plant Dis. 89:63-70. 2. Parke, J. L. Linderman, R. G., Osterbauer,N. K., and Griesbach, J. A. 2004. Detection of Phytophthora ramorum blight in Oregon nurseries and completion of Koch's Postulates on Pieris, Rhododendron, Viburnum, and Camellia. Plant Dis. 88:87. UC Davis Ecology - Ecology Ho Page 1 of 1 CqWE' is Q J _ D t'"s8ti'#R�.##Y lllf.h1 f#iYli4�:#. (kP�FK:#i# t'...3Y3E tiY'tsLNE.� Home GGE P=ve Graduate Faculty of EGSA Egg Alumni Search S Students Emphasis David Rizzo dmrizzo@ucdavis.edu Plant Pathology 530-754-9255 Ph.D.Minnesota 1993 Primary AOE:Conservation Ecology Other Associated AOEs: Integrative Ecolol?y Research Interests:Ecology and management of plant diseases in natural ecosystems,particularly in the Sierra Nevada and coastal ranges of California. Recent Publications:Rizzo DM,Garbelotto M,Hansen EM. 2005.Phytophthora ramorum:integrative research and management of an emerging pathogen in California and Oregon forests.Ann.Rev. Phytopath.(in press).Maloney PE,Lynch SC,Kane SF,Jensen CE,Rizzo DM.2005.Establishment of an emerging generalist pathogen in redwood forest communities.J.Ecol. (in press)Rizzo DM.2005.Exotic species and Fungi:interactions with fungal,plant and animal communities.Pp.857-877,In:The Fungal Community.eds,Dinghton Examination Topics: Edit Graduate Students Faculty AOE EGSA E Alumni Search Home GGE Prospective Students Gr ty $g P i n Hall University of California A 95616 Graduate Grou p in Ecology 2148 Wickso Davis,, Gr h' P gY Silvia Castillo Hillyer,Student Affairs Officer Office: (530)752-6752 Fax: (530)754-7383 schillyer@ucdavis.edu Site designed and maintained by Shane Waddell Website Technical Questions:smcvaddell@ucdavis.edu This page last updated:January 10,2006 http://ecology.ucdavis.edu/faculty/detail_Faculty.aspx?id=102 4/26/2006 OSU Botany & Plant Pathology: Everett M. Hansen Pagel of 3 Everett M. Hansen Professor, Ph.D., 1972, University of Wisconsin, Madison hansenena.science.oregonstate.edu Research Group Members Research Area Faculty Research Assistants/Associates Forest pathology, the biology and management of forest tree diseases; diseases of trees in nurseries; Wendy Sutton population biology of forest fungi. Paul Reeser Eunsung Oh Description of Research Graduate Students My research interests are diverse, addressing both immediate forest management issues and fundamental questions of pathogen biology. Angel Saavedra(PhD expected 2006) Aaron Smith (M.S. expected 2005) • Work with laminated root rot caused by Phellinus weirii, includes long-term studies of silvicultural strategies to lessen economic Courses impacts of this widespread native disease of Douglas-fir, as well as ecological BOT 415/515 FOREST INSECT AND DISEASE investigations of the roles the pathogen plays MANAGEMENT in determining forest structure and function in wild forests. BOT 616 FOREST PATHOLOGY • Root rot of Port Orford cedar (Phytophthora BOT 692 SELECTED TOPICS: PLANT lateralis) is an introduced disease, spread in PATHOLOGY water and by human activity. We support an intensive management effort by Federal land management agencies to limit the further spread of the pathogen and restore cedar on affected sites. Much of our effort is focused on breeding for resistance, and developing the biological basis for deployment strategies to use the resistant stock that is increasingly available from the program. • Sudden Oak Death (Phytophthora ramorum) is new in the west, devastating in California and threatening in Oregon. This state has http://web.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/faculty/hansen/index.html 4/26/2006 OSU Botany & Plant Pathology: Eett M. Hansen Page 2 of 3 40 responded with an eradication effort that so far, is keeping the disease in check. We support the eradication program by providing diagnostic and survey methods including molecular probes for the pathogen. Our research aims to clarify epidemiology in Oregon forests using molecular population genetics, spore trapping, and host range studies. Intriguingly,P. ramorum and P. lateralis are very closely related. Another avenue of research explores the evolutionary biology of Phytophthora species, especially the many new species we are discovering in forests around the world. Related Links lUFRQ_Woqr_khng P—Party 7-.42-.Q9--Pr-or,-ecR-ngs-from-thLO-F'--Mt International Meeting_o "-tgp-hAhp-r;as_.i_n-Fp—re—st--anA Wildland Ecosystems Publications Hansen, E.M., D.J. Goheen, E. Jules, and B. Ullian. 2000. Managing Port-Orford-cedar and the introduced pathogen Phytophthora lateralis. (Feature Article). Plant Disease 84:4-14 Hansen, E. M. and W. Sutton, eds. 2000. Proceedings of I st International Meeting on Phytophthoras in Forest and Wildland Ecosystems. International Union of Forestry Research Organizations, Working Party 7.02.09. Grants Pass Oregon, August 29—3 September 1999. Forest Research Laboratory, OSU. 152 pages Hansen, E.M. and E. M. Goheen. 2000. Phellinus weirii and other native root pathogens as determinants of forest structure and process in western North America. Ann. Rev. Phytopath. 38: 515-539. Hessburg, P. F. and E. M. Hansen. 2000. Infection of Douglas-fir by Leptographium wageneri. Can. J. Bot. 78: 1254-1261. Jung, T. E.M. Hansen, L. Winton, W. Osswald, and C. Delatour. 2002. Three new species of Phytophthora from European oak forests. Mycological Research 106:397-411. Winton, L.M. and E.M. Hansen. 2001. Molecular diagnosis of Phytophthora lateralis in trees, water, and foliage baits using multiplex polymerase chain reaction. Forest Pathology 31: 275-283. Winton, L.M., J. K. Stone, L. S. Watrud, and E.M. Hansen. 2002. Simultaneous one-tube quantification of host and pathogen DNA with real-time polymerase chain reaction. Phytopathology 92:112-116. Winton, L.M., D.K. Manter, J. K. Stone, and E.M. Hansen. 2002. Comparison of biochemical, molecular, and visual methods to quantify Phaeocryptopus gaeuniannii in Douglas-fir foliage. Phytopathology 93:121-126. Rosso, P. and E.M. Hansen. 2003. Predicting Swiss Needle Cast disease distribution and severity in young Douglas-fir plantations in coastal Oregon. Phytopathology 93:790-798. Brasier, C.M., D.E.L. Cooke, J.M. Duncan, and E.M. Hansen. 2003. Multiple new phenotypic taxa from trees 4/26/2006 http://web.science.oregonstate.edulbpp/faculty/hansen/index.html OSU Botany &Plant Pathology: Everett M. Hansen Page 3 of 3 and riparian ecosystems in Phytophthora gonapodyides-P. megasperma ITS Clade 6 tending to be high temperature tolerant and inbreeding or sterile. Mycological Research 107:277-290. Davidson, J.M., S. Werres, M. Garboletto, E.M. Hansen, and D.M. Rizzo. 2003. Sudden oak death and associated diseases caused by Phytophthora ramorum. Plant Health Progress. Wp-- .2003/sod/ Hansen, E.M., P.W. Reeser, W Sutton, L. Winton and N. Osterbauer. 2003. First report of Al mating type of Phytophthora ramorum in North America. Plant Disease 87:1267. Hansen, E.M., P.W. Reeser, J.M. Davidson, M. Garboletto, K. Ivors, L. Douhan, and D.M. Rizzo. 2003. Phytophthora nemorosa, a new species causing cankers and leaf blight of forest rees in California and Oregon, U.S.A. Mycotaxon 88:129-138. November 3,2005 http://web.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/faculty/hansen/index.html 4/26/2006 Regional Open .(,, .tee MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: April 26, 2006 RE: FYI's f -T fi�) CITY ADMINISTRATION TOWN OF • ALTOS The beautiful Town of Los Altos Hills (pop. 8,300), offers an exceptional career opportunity as City Manager. 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Baillie, Management Analyst SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month March Year 2006 DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES TOTALS Bicycles Suspended license I Closed area 6 13 Drug paraphrenalia I Speed 1 2 Marijuana growing site 2 Helmet 0 2 Possession of controlled substance I Night-riding I I Dogs ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Prohibited area 2 5 Bicycle accident I Off-leash 10 19 Equestrian accident 0 Off-road vehicles 0 1 Hiking/running accident 2 Closed area 8 10 Other first aid 2 After hours 4 4 Search& Rescue 3 Fishing 0 0 Vehicle accident 0 Vandalism 0 1 LZ air evacuation 0 Parking 16 25 Fire 0 Parking after hours 5 8 Dumping 0 0 ENFORCEMENT Camping 0 0 Parking citations 21 Campfires 0 0 Other citations 41 Weapons Written warnings 31 Actual contact (knives) 0 2 Arrests 0 Report only 0 0 Police assistance 3 Vehicle closed area 0 0 Group w/out permit 0 4 MUTUAL AID Smoking 3 3 Accident 3 Poss marijuana< I oz 2 2 Fire (vehicle) 0 Collecting plants 0 1 Law enforcement 0 Reckless driving 0 2 Medical aid 0 Possession tools I I Sledding 0 2 Collecting archaeological items I I Tree cutting 0 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS BY DATE (Rainfall total at Skyline was 13.18 inches for March.) Date 3 At 9:30 a.m. a ranger noticed a van with the motor running parked adjacent to Russian Ridge on Rapley Ranch Road. An OST reported that he had seen the same van earlier hat morning on the way to work. He could see the exhaust due to the cold weather. The San Mateo Sheriff was requested to investigate. The SO contacted a male nineteen-year-old inside the van, sleeping. He said he had been kicked out of a nearby house the night before. 4 A ranger patrolling Mount Umunhum Road in Sierra Azul observed two men walking on the road outside of the former Almaden Air force Station. The ranger asked where they had come from and they stated they had hiked up Barrow Trail and had gone off trail to see the snow. The said they had not been to the air base. The ranger observed large knives on both men and removed the knives for officer safety. The ranger gained permission to search their backpacks. He found items from the air base, along with a digital camera, and flashlights. They admitted that the items came from the air base. The camera contained photos of both men inside the buildings. They were both cited for being in a closed area. One was cited for possession of tools and archeological items. 7 Motorcycle tracks were observed entering from the Stonebrook access to Windmill Pasture. They continued on the Black Mountain Trail, Montebello Road, Old Ranch Road, Bella Vista and Canyon Trails. Some damage occurred at gate WP-03. The off road vehicles caused damage to vegetation. Two subjects on unlicensed off-road type motorcycles were seen by staff riding down Page Mill Road about the time of the incident. The motorcycles are believed to be associated with subjects who live on Stonebrook. 9 An old marijuana garden was located at Thomewood. As determined by the maturity of native flora growing in the pots, it appears the site has not been used for four or five years. The area contained fencing, pots, potting soil and water carriers. There are three separate areas of approximately one hundred square feet each. Staff will work with San Mateo Sheriff's Office to conduct removal of the debris. 10 A runner collided with a branch on the Hamms Gulch Trail at Windy Hill and sustained a lacerated forehead. Woodside Fire responded and treated the patient, who then took private transport to the hospital. District rangers became aware of the incident by monitoring the San Mateo County Fire Dispatch on the radio. 11 A cyclist on Montebello Road near Black Mountain fell and hit his head. He was wearing a helmet. He initially sustained an altered level of consciousness (memory loss). The patient was transported in a District patrol vehicle to the Monte Bello parking lot. He was examined by Palo Alto Fire paramedics and released. He took private transport to the hospital. I I A ranger was on foot patrol in Sierra Azul at Guadalupe Creek and smelled smoke. The ranger contacted a man and gained permission to search his backpack. The ranger found a glass pipe. The man told the ranger that there was also methamphetamine in his pack. A Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputy was requested and responded. The man was arrested and handcuffed by the ranger until a deputy was able to take the man to county jail for booking. He was charged for possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and use of a controlled substance. 17 A search for three overdue bicyclists was started at Monte Bello. The search was begun after the father of one of the boys called to report the three overdue. One boy was located at home a short time later. Patrol rangers located three additional boys on Stevens Canyon Road near Picchetti Ranch. 19 A woman fell and fractured her ankle while hiking on the Skid Road Trail in Monte Bello. District patrol rangers, Palo Alto rangers and Palo Alto Fire/Paramedics responded. The patient was approximately one mile from Skyline Blvd. It took eight rescue staff approximately one and one- half hours to locate the patient and execute the wheel litter evacuation. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital. 19 A District Open Space Technician spotted a suspicious vehicle on Mount Umunhum Road and heard noise coming from the bushes. Rangers came to inspect the vehicle and also heard sounds of breaking brush. They saw a man in the bushes who appeared disoriented and was thrashing around in the brush. The man stated he had been drinking alcohol. However, throughout the contact, statements about the amount of alcohol consumed and the length of stay in the preserve kept changing. Rangers found an empty bottle of vicodin. Fire, AMR, and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputy were requested. Rangers handcuffed the man for his safety until a deputy took over. After gaining consent to look inside his vehicle, rangers found a handwritten note, possibly intended as a suicide note. While waiting for the fire department and the deputy to arrive, the man admitted he had been thinking of killing himself. He was transported to Valley Medical Center for a 72-hour hold. 22 A former marijuana cultivation site was found by two rangers hiking off trail in Sierra Azul near Rancho de Guadalupe. There were five satellite gardens encompassing approximately Y2acre. There was a tent and two active water lines running into the area from the south creek. It appears the site was used during the 2005 growing season. This discovery was referred to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Marijuana Task Force. 25 Two rangers hiking off trail in Sierra Azul discovered six large madrones cut down and chopped into varying lengths. It appears they were cut down last year and left to season for firewood. 26 Two men were issued citations at Purisima Creek Redwoods for possession and smoking marijuana. Additionally, the driver of an associated vehicle did not possess a valid driver's license. March vandalism 5 A 4'by Yhole was created in the living room wall of the former North house in Sierra Azul. Regional Open Sp xe April 26, 2006 MIDPENINSUI.A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Honorable Simon Salinas, Chair Local Government Committee Member, California State Assembly P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 VIA FACSIMILE: (916) 319-2128 RE: AB 2746—SUPPORT Dear Assemblyman Salinas: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I am writing to express our support for ensuring that nonprofit land trusts are permitted to hold conservation lands and easements that state or local public agencies may require in order to mitigate land development in our local communities. Nonprofit land trusts play a valuable role in assuming long-term ownership and stewardship of these lands. Land trusts are community-based organizations with the purpose of conserving and caring for conservation lands in perpetuity, which is frequently complimentary to the missions of state and local public agencies. In addition, nonprofit land trusts provide a private alternative to public agencies and can act in a confidential manner when working with private landowners. A greater number of quality projects can result and these lands are assured of long-term protection and stewardship. Through their conservation work, land trusts regularly monitor and provide land management services, but do not have authority to impose requirements for mitigation—this is the role of public agencies similar to our District. However, land trusts can assume the ownership and stewardship of the lands that public agencies have designated for mitigation and AB 2746 clarifies permission of this action. Many public agencies, including our District, are already working with land trusts in this way. Preservation of the District's 1,312-acre Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, located in Portola Valley, California and featuring open grassland ridges and forests of redw ood, fir, and oak, is an example of a successful partnership between the District and a nonprofit land trust. r r r r AB 2746 also protects and safeguards the credibility of our communities by imposing some requirements upon the nonprofit land trusts that can accept and hold mitigation lands/easements: • They must be a 501(c)(3) • They must be a qualified organization under the IRS guidelines. 33o Distel Circle 650-6gi-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD of Di REC`oRs Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos to 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax wvvw.openspace.org Deane tittle,Nonette Hanko;tarry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Honorable Simon Salinas April 26, 2006 Page Two • Their principle purpose and activity must be the direct protection and/or stewardship of natural or cultural resources. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully worked for more than two decades with nonprofit land trusts, which has resulted in thousands of acres of protected open space. We respectfully request your support for AB 2746. Si=rely, L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB/ka cc: Honorable Sam Blakeslee Honorable Lois Wolk Honorable Sally Lieber Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocates, LLC MROSD Board of Directors � . ° ° � �� �� mmm�����~m��wm Open �~ ^~=- .~ �� �� M4UmPEN1NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT U�1������0��� � DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED� ="��' STAFF �� ����� ������������ »»�vv �~�m^u~ ^v�""�"��"~=..wvn / Mr. Z)remann: � The Board received your e-mail with questions about how the District plans to manage invasive weeds on District land. Thank you for taking the dnneto outline your view of the problem, with upoasib|e approach. The problem is large, as you have identified, and no single method has been developed to solve the weed problems within the District or, for that matter, within this state. Despite this challenge, the Board is committed to providing direction for sound stewardship practices to manage our 50,000 acres of public lands. To date, the Board has taken many steps to address and manage invasive weeds and other non-native species on District lands. First,the Board established the District's Resource Management Policies in \V94 that provided direction tostaff to control non-native species. The Board im currently in the process of updating these policies. In l997,the District commissioned ugrassland management study, completed hy Rana Creek Habitat Restoration on Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, and in20OO^ the District began implementing some of the methods proposed from that study such as prescribed burning. In 2003, the Board adopted a 5-year Resource Management Strategic Plan that prioritized resource management � goals for District lands, including controlling specific invasive weeds. More recently, the Board conducted a public workshopwith participants from other public agencies to discuss resource management issues. Aeu follow-up to that workshop,the Board held o half-day public workshop the next day that allowed staff and members mf the public todiscuss their personal views, ideas and recommendations for resource management at the District. We remember that you were in | attendance mt those workshops. Our agency has taken a number of steps to control invasive weeds in District preserves. We have mapped and updated invasive weeds using u Geographic Information System. VVc consult with experts, including the California Invasive Plant Council,the California Department ofFood & Agriculture and local weed management agencies,among others, regarding the risk of various invasive plant species and species- specific oonnn| mu1hodm. We use ubroad range ofcontrol methods including mowing, grazing, burning, spraying, bioconton| agents and rcnoovu| by hand tomatch the site conditions. We set priorities for conducting work and return to sites on a frequent basis tocontrol any vonppnutu. At locations where vve have successfully contained or eradicated invasive plants, we encourage natural regeneration or seed and � plant native species to restore the site tnnatural conditions. We have learned that with persistent effort � over a span of many years,there are often less invasive plants and more native plants on these sites if our | efforts are consistent. | The District does not currently track the budget for invasive plant removal specifically. It is, however, a � significant part of the District's total Resource Management budget, which im projected tobe � approximately $3 million in the current fiocu| year. In addition, u yignifivantamount of our volunteer 3»nmste|Circle 650-6yi-12vn imoLmopenspmce.mng BOARD op DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos c^*4mzz-,*p4 65o'691'0485mav vmww.vpen,pacr.v,m Deane Little,wnnr eth C Nitz L.Craig Britton , ��� � , Mr. Craig Dremmm | ` April 27, 2006 Page hours each year(totaling 1�00) is spent on invasive weed control. We are constantly searching for new � cost effective methods to successfully control invasive weeds, especially if they have uproven track record o[eradicating invasive weeds over the long term. ln conclusion, the Board io committed toenhancing the District's Resource Management Program and � better defining its mtovvundohip responsibilities. The Board has directed the General Manager,Craig Britton,k) outline e draft approach for expanding the Resource Management Program. The Board will review and discuss the proposed approach, including how to address issues like weed management and the associated costs. As an interested party`you will receive notices for all upcoming meetings in which the Board reviews staff recommendations on how k/expand the Resource Management Program. We look forward to hearing any additional comments you may have at that time. Once again,thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Jed Cyr, President Board of Directors cc: MRD8D Board ofDirectors � LCrui&BriUon, General Manager � � � � � � | � � � � � ! / ----original Message----- From: Craig Dremann [mailto:craig@ecoseeds.com] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 1:28 PM To: Julie Norton Cc: craig@ecoseeds.com Subject: Three questions for the Board Dear Julie, Thanks for your time on the phone. As we discussed, I had a few questions for the Board: 1, ) EFFICIENCY OF CURRENT WEED MANAGEMENT? One Board member mentioned at the Saturday session, that the Board had no idea if the current weed management techniques, were actually accomplishing anything. How is the Board going to determine if the current weed management technologies, are actually accomplishing anything? 2. ) WHAT ARE THE TOTAL COST ESTIMATES OF WEED MANAGEMENT for the 50, 000 acres? A group of restoration professionals could give the Board an idea of what the Board will need to budget to restore their natural resources. Those figures could give the Board a valuable and solid foundation from which to make future land management and land purchase decisions. Is the Board going to get a number of Ecological Restoration professionals together, to give the Board an idea of the total costs will be, to manage the major exotic plants and restore all of the 50, 000 acres? My estimate for the whole 50, 000 acres = $50 million. And that amount would need to be expended within 20 years or less. Have any other professionals put forward other estimates? 3. ) NO SUCCESSFULLY open-source WEED TECHNOLOGIES have been INVENTED--How is the Board going to get it. Is the Board aware that no successful open-source weed management technology exists, for any of the major weeds that infest the District' s lands? Does the Board also know that both Federal and State agencies have invested 5 years and between $1/2 million and $3 million by each agency, to try and invent weed technologies for a single weed, with no successes so far. So how is the Board going to get the different weed technologies invented for their major weeds? Is the Board thinking about sponsoring an annual "Weed Contest" for the professionals to come and demo their technologies, so the District can find successful ones? I'll look forward to your phone call or email reply. Sincerely, Craig Dremann (650) 325-7333 w APR 0 5 2006 S r i FOXYHoiio 22400 Skyline Blvd #22 La Honda. Ca 94020 April 1, 2006 M.R.O.S.D. 330 Distel Circle Los Altos Ca 94020 Re: Portola Lookout(former Comas property) Long Ridge To M.R.O.SD. Board of Directors and President Mr. Jed Cyr, r o letter dated March 9 2006 concerning maintenance of Lon Thank you for your Y Y � g g Ridge Road through Portola Lookout. In your letter you state "the District would be obligated to continue maintaining the road to a standard equal to that which the previous property owners provided when the easement was granted." This statement is incorrect. Your legally recorded road maintenance obligation is that the road `shall be maintained in a condition equal to that of the condition of the easement described herein as Parcel Z all at the expense of the ;erantees herein.' We find it difficult to believe you were not aware of your responsibility before you purchased the property. Clearly the intent of the agreement is for the road through the Portola Lookout property to be improved as the community roads are improved. Lower Long Ridge is paved with %" to 10" of crushed road base that was compacted and glued with an oil and screen top pavement. The Districts maintenance practice of having a tractor pull the dirt, leaves and debris from the drainage trench and spreading it across the road just before winter insures the road will be impassable when wet. This type of maintenance is totally unacceptable. We have almost five miles of easement road accessing our property and there is only a short stretch in the middle that is in such bad condition you could take your l life in your hands going down the road on a wet day. Or to quote your letter of March 9,2006"getting their vehicles stranded along the roadway" The District certainly doesn't have to worry about getting your vehicles stranded on the over two miles of private road that was built to County specifications and maintained in a paved and accessible condition all year round to the Portola Lookout property for free. i With regards to your on site meeting of November 16,2005,we had no idea it was a road maintenance meeting. Could you please provide us with the list of persons owning easement rights through the property that attended this meeting? We are still hopeful that we can work this out ourselves as good neighbors and that you will assure us that you will live up to your road maintenance obligations for the Portola Lookout property as well as all the properties you purchased in our community. Thank you, Sincerely, William Obermayer Lesley Oberma er Y cc: Portola Park Heights Pro Owners Association � Property Community web 1 k'e ID© Z,0e46W6 {'I�'sL�/2� CN �,� �./!ZQ/`F�2q �SD�CC,h ,E'az'o✓ u/QS C:L�i S�"r� hzye zzac�rz� ' i f Regional Open Slit-ece -- ---------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT April 27, 2006 DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Re: Portola Lookout (former Comas property) Dear Mr. and Mrs. Obermayer: We are in receipt of your letter dated April 1, 2006 in which you argue that the District is obliged to improve Long Ridge Road through the former Comas property to a paved standard, The District Board respectfully disagrees with your interpretation of those obligations. As previously stated, the Board's position is that this level of improvement goes beyond the easement maintenance obligation set forth in the Grant Deed recorded September 19, 1966. However, the District will continue to maintain the Long Ridge Road through the former Comas property to a standard equal to the standard maintained by the previous owner. As a matter of clarification, the District contributes approximately a third of the costs for the maintenance and repair of the 2 miles of road you referenced, even though this is significantly disproportionate to its use of the road. And on November 16, 2005, a Real Property Committee meeting was held on the former Comas property and historic road use and maintenance were discussed with neighbors. The two members from the Portola Heights and Diablo community attending were Margaret MacNiven and Ann Waldhauer. You are encouraged to contact David Sanguinetti, the Skyline Field Office Area Superintendent, at (650) 949-1848 regarding road maintenance concerns or Michael Williams, Real Property Manager, at (650) 691-1200 with questions concerning the road easement. Sincerely, Jed Cyr President, Board of Directors cc: MROSD Board of Directors David Sanguinetti, Skyline Area Superintendent Michael Williams, Real Property Manager Portola Park Height Property Owners Association 111oy e C ,1.-C,>h 33o Distel Circle 650-691-i2oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Lorry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton