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Home My Public Portal About20060510 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 06-12 V Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 06-12 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:30 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session,the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, California Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators—Craig Britton, Sally Thielfoldt, John Maciel Employee Organization—Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Field Employees Association 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, California Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators—Craig Britton, Sally Thielfoldt Unrepresented Employees—Office, Supervisory and Management Staff 7:30* 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES— March 22,2006 BOARD BUSINESS 7:40* 1 Presentation by the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officer Association—C. Britton 8:10* 2 Authorization for Staffing of a Resource Planner I as an Additional Position in the Planning Department— S. Thielfoldt 8:20* 3 Authorization to General Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with Pape Machinery for One Tractor at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $70,000—D. Topley Meeting 06-12 Page 2 4 Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendation for the Gilmartin Property as an Addition to Purisirna Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 067-152-030)• Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA• Dedicate the Property as Public Open Space—M. Williams 5 Cancel May 24, 2006 Regular Board Meeting—C. Britton REVISED CLAIMS 8:30* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Reports on cornpensable 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. 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 THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. All items on the consent calendar 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 T"O THIS MEETING. Regional Open Spac, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-57 Meeting 06-12 May 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 1 AGENDA ITEM Presentation by the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officer As-9ociation GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION No action is required. DISCUSSION The Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officer Association(MRPOA) is an association of peace officer employees of the District who are also members of the Peace Officers Research Association of California. In November 2005 three members of MRPOA met with the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager and the Operations Manager to share concerns regarding Ranger safety. The meeting was very productive, with the association members sharing specifics, acknowledging management for actions already taken to improve safety, but expressing additional ideas for the District to consider in the future. The members also requested an opportunity to express their ideas directly to the Board of Directors. The General Manager agreed to arrange for such a meetint Due to various scheduling issues for MRPOA members and the District,the May 10 meeting was the first opportunity for this presentation. MRPOA agreed to limit their presentation to one-half hour as shown on the attached Agenda. Prepared by: Sally Thielfoldt, Asst. General Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Attachment Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association Safety Concerns Presentation Agenda Introduction: MRPOA President John Lloyd- 5 Minutes Part 1: MRPOA Vice-President Dennis Danielson— 15 Minutes 0 Discussion of Past Operations Program Review Action Plan from March 30, 2001 • Current Marijuana Cultivation on Public Lands • Extended Sheriff and Police Response Times • Other Park Models for Public Safety • Additional Signing and Notice • District Patrol Vehicle and Ranger Uniform Profile Part 2: MRPOA Member Anthony Correia— 8 Minutes 0 Discussion of Additional Defensive Equipment Conclusion: MRPOA President John Lloyd- 2 Minutes Regional Open Spac. a MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-5 8 Meeting 06-12 May 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Authorization for Staffing of a Resource Planner I as an Addit' nal Positio in the Planning Department GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize an additional Resource Planner I position for the Planning Department. DISCUSSION The Planning Department staff continues to work at capacity on an ambitious Action Plan. In addition to the substantial resource management activities,which are already an integral part of the Planning Department's projects, you have directed staff to grow the resource management efforts of the District. In reviewing the steps needed to grow the resource management program, and in conjunction with the Board's existing direction to write(or update)the various resource management policies, it is essential to add a new position to the Planning Department at this time. Specifically, staff is seeking to hire a Resource Planner I position within the Planning Department. During the first year of this position,the incumbent would take responsibility for a number of projects that are currently being managed by the District's Planner 1I(Resource Planner II), Kirk Lenington. Kirk would then be free to focus more time on development of high-priority resource policies and revision of the 5-Year Resource Management Strategic Plan. In the longer term, the Resource Planner I would compliment the efforts of other resource-oriented staff. Typical assignments would include researching habitat requirements and management techniques for sensitive species; conducting site assessments and surveys of new properties; providing assistance with agency permitting and regulatory agency coordination; performing CEQA review of projects; preparing grant applications; and assisting in Resource Management Plan development, implementation and monitoring. The annual cost of a Resource Planner I, including benefits, is approximately $70,260, Anticipating the time required for recruitment of this position, it is expected that the position would be filled by no later than July I". Therefore, the financial impact for this fiscal year would be approximately $52,700. There are anticipated salary savings in the Planning Department and district wide, due to vacancies,to cover this additional expenditure. In the event that total salary and benefit projections at the mid-year budget review indicate that additional funding will be necessary,the adjustment and allocation of funds can be made at that time. i Prepared by: Matt Freeman, Acting Planning Manager Sally Thielfoldt, Assistant General Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager i Regional Open Space I N MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-56 Meeting 06-12 May 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Purchase One Tractor ` GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND AT ION y � Direct the General Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Pape Machinery for one tractor at total cost not to exceed $70,000. BACKGROUND The District's fiscal year 2006-2007 budget that you approved on March 22, 2006 (R-06-40) provides for the purchase of a tractor. After evaluation of various small tractors, staff determined that a landscape loader type tractor would best meet the needs of the District's maintenance and construction staff. The District will be using the Federal General Services Agency(GSA) contract # GS-30E-1021D to purchase the tractor from the local vendor, Pape Machinery. The Federal GSA program allows the District to use a federally negotiated contract and purchase the equipment directly from the vendor. The District's ability to purchase equipment through an existing competitively awarded contract provides a significant price discount and greatly reduces the amount of staff time that would otherwise be required if the District conducted a separate bid process. The landscape loader, which is made by John Deere Tractor, will enable the maintenance staff to more efficiently complete projects and tasks. It will be used to install and maintain water bars and other drainage structures on District trails and fire roads. It will also be used for slide removal and other storm related damage to District roads. The 4-in-I bucket's clamping and lifting capabilities will allow staff to move downed trees and heavy logs, which will improve productivity and reduce potential for injuries. Prepared by: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor Contact person: Same as above I, i Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-54 Meeting 06-12 May 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendation for the Gilmartin Property as an Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 067-152-030) GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Confirm that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set out in the attached Memorandum. 2. Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendation as set forth in the attached Closing Memorandum and name the property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. 3. Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space. DISCUSSION The District accepted the gift of two Redwood Park lots under the General Manager's authority to approve and accept a gift interest in real property in accordance with the District's Rules of Procedure, Section 2.60 (B)2 as amended October 8, 2003 (see attached Closing Memorandum dated April 27, 2006). This gift of property, totaling 0.22 acres, was accepted from the Katharine H. Gilmartin Trust on April 20, 2006. The General Manager has determined that these lots are an appropriate addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Therefore, it is recommended that you confirm the CEQA determination made by staff and adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan as set forth in the attached memoranda. Prepared by: John Dickey, Real Property Specialist Contact person: Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager Attachments: Preliminary Use & Management Plan and CEQA Compliance Memorandum Closing Memorandum Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: C. Britton, General Manager From: Del Woods, Sr. Real Property Planner Date: April 14,2006 Subject: Preliminary Use& Management Plan Recommendations and CEQA Compliance for the Gilmartin Property Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(San Mateo County APN 067-152-030) Preliminary Use and Manaimment Plan Recommendations 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 adopted. The property will be maintained in a natural condition and no changes to land use are anticipated. 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 access at this time. Signs: Install Preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Name: Name the properties as additions to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Dedication: Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space. Public Safety Review: Preliminary site safety inspection has been conducted and there are no known safety hazards on the site. CEQA Compliance Project Description The project consists of the acquisition of approximately 0.22 acres of land as an addition to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and the adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the property. The land to be acquired consists of five lots within the Redwood Park"paper" subdivision,which is located in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County. The primary access is off Skyline Boulevard to the west. The land adjoins or is surrounded by existing District land. Ultimately,the property will be included in a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The land will be permanently preserved as open space and maintained in a natural condition. CEQA Determination It has been concluded that 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 15316, 15317, 15325, and 15061 as follows: 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 preliminary use and management plan specifies that the land will not be developed and will remain in a natural condition. 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 it will be preserved as public open space by incorporating it into the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve This acquisition qualifies under all three 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. CEQA Determination Completed By: Date: Del Woods, Senior Real Property Planner 2 i Regional Open St ce ------------------ ER-OF MEMO r M--- �— To: C. Br itton, General Manager MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT From: key,Real Property Specialist 1 Date: April 27, 2006 t t.� Subject: CLOSING MEMORANDUM Gilmartin Property Addition Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve One Redwood Park lot was offered to the District as a gift from the Katherine H.Gilmartin trust. This gift of land was accepted by the District General Manager in accordance with the District's Rules of Procedure, Section 2.60(2)as amended on October 8,2003 (see Report R-03-103), to wit: I "The General Manager is hereby authorized to approve the acquisition of an interest in or easement upon real property, or an option to acquire such an interest or easement,on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District provided the following conditions are met: 1. The General Manager determines that the acquisition of such interest in or easement upon real property is necessary or appropriate in order for the District to effectively acquire,plan, maintain and operate its system of open space preserves,and that such acquisition is consistent with all applicable District regulations and policies concerning acquisition of real property; and I 2. The purchase price, option price, or, in the case of a gift,the fair market value of the gift,does not exceed the General Manager's authority to expend District funds as provided in Section 5549 (b)(2)of the Public Resources Code and as authorized by the Board of the Directors, and 3. Prior to the General Manager's approval of an acquisition,the District undertakes all acts required by law prior to acquiring real property, including compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and 4. After acquisition,the General Manager shall notify the Board of Directors, in writing, of the acquisition or option and place upon the Board of Director's agenda at its regular meeting a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the real property so acquired. Pursuant to the District's Public Notification Policy,the General Manager may determine that such Plan be presented to the Board for final adoption, in the event no public comments concerning the proposed plan have been received prior to Board action." The General Manager signed Certificates of Acceptance on April 20, 2006 for the Gilmartin lot,based upon the determination that acceptance of this gift is in accordance with the above stated policy. The Gift P p g P Y Deed was recorded on April 26, 2006,and title to and possession of the property has passed to the District. The following chart on page 2 presents dedication and acquisition details for this property: 33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:PeteSlemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nanette Honko,tarry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton DEDICATION&AC UISITION INFORMATION Ownership Status: Preserve County (Fee,Easement, General & & Grantor Acres Manager Area A.P.N. Lease,Mg Approval Date Agreement) Purisima Creek San Mateo Katherine H. 0 22 Fee April 20, 2006 Redwoods 067-152-030 Gilmartin Trust Mgmt. Status: Dedication Date& Closing Date (Open,Closed, Stat(Intended us or Type Purchase Price GIS Code CMU,or Other) Withheld) April 26, 2006 Closed Intended Gift $1,000 (Gift) Misc.Notes: cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Accounting Planning Public Affairs I i Page 2 :. � �•i._.. � �I�/IIIIIIIII � 1 JIII.�■■11■■�.� I` L�1�.11■11.1.1\■ "0 NEI ��,..■...ram ,milli i i� -:._ I •�1 0000/ 'Oil � ■■ _ � _ fit.� III II I■10 ..� �/I ■ ■ 1 1 � 1■■� �..ill��■� 1■il i � 111 II■� Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-06-55 Meeting 06-12 May 10, 2006 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Cancel May 24, 2006 Regular Board Meeting GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND / Cancel your May 24, 2006 Regular Meeting. DISCUSSION The District and East Bay Regional Parks are co-hosting the 2006 Special Park Districts Forum, from May 1.6— 19, 2006 in San Ramon, California. District management staff and Board members will be in attendance throughout the conference program. Due to unavailability of staff, the agenda and Board reports cannot be submitted in time for the May 24, 2006 meeting. Staff recommends canceling the Regular Board meeting on May 24, 2006. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as above Claims No. 06-09 Meeting 06-12 Date 5/10/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4816 $1,277.77 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sink&Restroom Rental For SPD Forum 4817 $37.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 4818 $126.23 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service 4819 $102.15 AT&T Telephone Service-SFO&AD 4820 $3,050.19 Bauer's Limousine Service, Inc. Minibus Rental For SPD Forum 4821 $9,640.00 Bay Area Asphalt&Cement Works, Replace Asphalt-FFO Inc. 4822 $989.97 Big Creek Lumber Support Rails-General Stock For FFO/Lumber For The Red Barn 4823 $225.00 CA Chapter of American Planning Recruitment Advertisement-Planning Manager Association 4824 $25.83 California Water Service Company Water Service-Windy Hill 4825 $335.00 CALPELRA Labor Academy III Training-S.Thieffoldt 4826 $80.00 CARPOSA Conference Registration 4827 $55.04 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies 4828 $500.00 City Of Palo Alto Administrative Support Skills Classes-M.Reimche 4829 $%00 City Of Palo Alto Utilities Utility Fees-Montebello Road 4830 $1,557.80 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 4831 $119.00 Coastal Sierra, Inc. Internet Service-SFO 4832 $65,71 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel 4833 $713.06 Costco Office&Field Supplies 4834 $121.64 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 4835 $322.50 Emily And Associates Management Consulting 4836 $963.42 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Supplies For Docents,Nature Center& Earth Day Event 4837 $201.44 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies 4838 $2,953.96 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment 4839 $352.19 Goodco Press Inc. Printing Services-Field Violation Forms 4840 $2,715.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Bay Area Employment Relations Consortium Annual Membership Fee 4841 $119.56 Local Government Publications Legal Book 4842 $571.65 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service-AO&FFO 4843 $100.00 *1 Mark Hylkema Docent Training 4844 $787.05 Metro Mobile Communications Radio Repair&Maintenance 4845 $195.00 National Association for Interpretation Annual Membership 4846 $80.00 Northern Energy,Inc. Propane Tank Rental-FFO 4847 $10814 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Accessories 4848 $323.57 Pacific Water Systems Water System Supplies 4849 $359.27 Peninsula Digital Imaging Construction Plans-Picchetti Winery 4850 $2,913.25 Peninsula Transmission Service, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 4851 $438.77 Peterson Tractor,Co. Tractor Supply-Bucket 4852 $165.00 Phil Stoffer Docent Training 4853 $67.21 Pringle Tractor Co. Tractor Supplies 4854 $267.75 Priority I Vehicle Repair&Supply 4855 $219.31 Quality Toner Products Toner Cartridges 4856 $130.00 R.H.F. Inc. Radio Recertification 4857 $10.66 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 4858 $189.57 Reed,Steve Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 4859 $11,294.00 Richard Seaver Pig Control Services 4860 $77.12 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Mileage 4861 $2,977.85 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service Page 1 of 2 Claims No. 06-09 Meeting 06-12 Date 5/10/06 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 4862 $2,921.00 *2 San Benito House SPD Forum 4863 $34.91 San Jose Mercury News Quarterly Subscription 4864 $154.00 San Mateo County Public Health Tick&Water Testing 4865 $12.95 SBC/MCI Fax Machine Long Distance Charges-FFO 4866 $164.54 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses 4867 $822.40 Tadco,Supply Janitorial Supplies-FFO 4868 $300.00 United Site Services,Inc. Pumping Services-RSA 4869 $38.51 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 4870 $299.88 West Payment Center Legal Books&Forms 4871 R $1,576.49 AT&T Phone Service-SFO,AO&FFO Fax Service-AO Alarm Service-FFO 4872 R $15.58 Baillie,Gordon Reimbursement-Mileage 4873 R $202.91 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO 4874 R $537.76 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies 4875 R $85.00 Claire Elliott Docent Training 4876 R $98.91 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repair 4877 R $150.00 Custom Alignment Vehicle Repair 4878 R $954.63 Dell Account Software-Public Affairs 4879 R $97.76 FedEx Kinko's Printing Services 4880 R $56.65 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 4881 R $1,548.83 Home Depot, Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment 4882 R $326,00 Mountain View Optometry Safety Glasses 4883 R $825.50 Normal Data Consulting Services-District Database Consolidation& Improvement 4884 R $283.98 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 4885 R $125.20 Peninsula Digital Imaging Copies Of Site Plans-Bridge Engineering At ECDM 4886 R $3.56 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supply 4887 R $65.00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Boot Repairs 4888 R $4415 Rayne Water Conditioner Rental 4889 R $184.68 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 4890 R $345.47 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA 4891 R $60,73 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Baserock For Pulgas Ridge Trail 4892 R $3512 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 4893 R $1,925.89 The Mountain Terrace Luncheon-SPD Forum 4894 R $160.00 The Public Retirement Journal Registration-PIERS Training Seminar 4895 R $304.91 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supplies 4896 R $315,00 U. C. Regents Conference Room Rental 4897 R $101.61 Xpedite System,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services Total $63,154.84 •1 Urgent Check Issued 5/3/06 *2 Urgent Check Issued 5/2/06 Page 2 of 2 i VA N *4 1)1"ON 4 t I I MEMO To: Julia Bott—San Mateo County Parks &Recreation Foundation From: Tom Patras—Evans/McDonough Company Date: May 2, 2006 Re: Telephone Survey The Evans/McDonough Company recently completed a telephone survey of likely voters in San Mateo County. Some of the key findings are highlighted below. San Mateo County voters are satisfied with the quali of local city and county parks: 0 74% rate the overall quality of local�g parks as "Excellent" or"Good." 0 71% rate the overall quality of San Mateo Coun1y parks as"Excellent" or "Good. San Mateo County voters are satisfied with the management of local city and county parks: 0 74% rate the overall job performance of city parks and recreation departments as"Excellent"or"Good." 0 66% rate the overall job performance of the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Department as "Excellent"or"Good." Strong support exists for the proposed one-eighth cent sales tax measure for parks and recreation, as worded in the survey: "Shall San Mateo County enact a one-eighth cent sales tax,with annual audits and reports to the community,to support parks and recreation services provided by cities,the county and special districts,including: • maintaining and improving park bathrooms,picnic areas,and athletic facilities; • repairing and upgrading playgrounds and play structures; • improving access to parks and playgrounds for the disabled; • preserving natural open spaces;and, • maintaining hiking,walking,and biking trails." 0 71% vote "Yes"to support the measure the first time they are asked; another 4% "Lean Yes," for total support of 75%. 315 First Avenue South,Suite 400,Seattle,Washington 98104 a Voice:206-652-2454 a Fax:206-652-5022 436 14th Street Suite 820,Oakland,California 94612*Voice:510-844-0680 e Fax:510-844-0690 6931 Arlington Road,Suite 308,Bethesda,Maryland 20814 e Voice:301-654-1669*Fax:240-465-1163 www.EvansMcDonough.com • After hearing information about potential projects, and arguments in support of the measure, support increases to 77% "Yes" and 3% "Lean Yes", for total support of 80%. o Support decreases to 67% "Yes"; 3% "Lean Yes"(70% total support) after voters hear an argument in opposition to the measure. Certain projects resonate strongly with San Mateo County voters: 0 63% rate preserving natural open spaces as a"6"or"T'on a 7-point priority scale, where 7 means "Highest Priority." 0 57% rate repairing bathrooms and drinking fountains as a"6" or"T" 0 56% rate expanding and improving after-school, summer, and holiday programs for youth as a"6"or'47. Several arguments in favor of the measure are effective with voters: 0 85% are more likely to support the measure after hearing that quali recreation programs help keep kids out of trouble. * 85% are more likely to support the measure after hearing that funding for parks has been cut drastically in recent years and the measure would mean parks open on time, bathrooms would be cleaned more frequently, and trash would be picked up more often. 0 80% are more likely to support the measure after hearing it would only cost the average resident of San Mateo County approximately $19/ye San Mateo County's parks are great, let's keep them that way! The data suggests that the overall theme to communicate with voters is that this measure is needed to help keep local parks in good condition. Voters are very happy with the current quality of local parks and it will be difficult to convince them that there is a crisis or huge problem that needs to be solved. A positive approach that utilizes the voters' already favorable image of the parks would likely be effective. Also, to the extent possible, changing the language of the ballot measure should be avoided. The current wording was carefully crafted and appears to be very effective. The telephone survey was conducted April 17-20, 2006, with a random selection of 600 likely voters from San Mateo County. The poll has a margin of error of+4.0%. i Regional" Open S, ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors L. Craig Britton, General FROM: . alg C tt Manager DATE: May 5 2006 RE: FYI's i I Regional Open Sj. 4e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT April 27, 2006 William and Lesley Obermayer 22400 Skyline Boulevard, #22 La Honda, CA 94020 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 the level of required improvement goes back to the condition and road surface that existed when the easement was recorded on September 19, 1966. However, the District will continue to maintain the road through the former Comas property at the higher standard set 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. Additionally, on November 16, 2005, a Board Real Property Committee meeting was held on the Portola Lookout 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, d 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 33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OFD IRE CTORs:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sp..ce April 26, 2006 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Honorable Lois Walk, Chair Committee on Water, Parks, & Wildlife California State Assembly Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: AB 2916—SUPPORT Dear Assemblywoman Wolk: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District would like to express its support for AB 2916, which develops an improved system of financial management for the endowment funds required by the Department of Fish and Game for mitigation projects, and to allow the nonprofit land trusts who hold the properties to also hold the endowments under sound financial accounting and reporting requirements and oversight. The Department of Fish and Game and other public agencies, ranging from federal to local,are increasingly turning to land trusts to be the long-term holders and managers of mitigation projects. Land trusts assume title and management respo sibilities for land and easements in perpetuity, undertake expensive restoration projects, and enforc easements. They are often an effective choice for undertaking this work and they provide a valuable public service in doing so. if land trusts are to continue to provide the valuable work of restoring and stewarding mitigation properties,they need adequate and timely financial resources to do so. The relationship between state and public!agencies, and nonprofit land trusts, in which the land trust assumes responsibility for the long-term care of public resources consistent with their conservation missions, is an excellent example of a beneficial public-private partnership. These partnerships have resulted in thousands of acres of successfully protected open space. I AB 2916 addresses an important need to establish a set of requirements, criteria,and guidelines for financial management of endowment funds and for land trusts to hold and manage the endowment funds for the lands and easements they are responsible for. We are confident that this is the necessary first step to developing an effective system for managing mitigation endowments and increasing public-private partnerships between the state and nonprofit land trusts. We respectfully request your consideration and support for AB 2916. Sincerely, 1 L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB/ka cc: Honorable Sally Lieber Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocates, LLC MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@opens�ace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos GA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openst ace.org Deane tittle,Nanette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton RECEIVED MAR 281005 Zoning Restrictions Are Planned for Your Pro M 10NAt_01. SPACE t]tSTR4CT The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is planning to implement a new set of zoning restrictions for hillside residences. These changes will restrict your ability to use your property and will sharply reduce its value. All of this is being done to you because the cities in the valley want a "no-houses" view of"their" hillsides from the valley floor. Changes include: • Limiting the size of your house and other buildings • Prohibiting you from building on a view site such as a ridge • Dictating the color of your house • Restricting your ability to remove trees or plant a vineyard • Not allowing you to rebuild your home if it is damaged by fire • Inviting your neighbors and environmental groups to sue you by recording all aspects of your property as deed restrictions Environmental extremists are driving this effort. They plan to devalue your home and property so that Open Space can acquire it cheaply or to make it so useless that you will never be able to build on it, improve it or sell it. We need your help. The county is required to notice you of public meetings. The meetings are: • March 23, 7PM, Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding, San Jose • March 28, 7PM, Morgan Hill Cmnty. Cntr, 17000 Monterey Rd., MH • March 30, 7PM, Quinlan Cmnty. Cntr, 10185 N. Stelling, Cupertino Unless you attend and speak up, the County will assume you do not object to these new restrictions on your property. Your attendance is critical. We also need your financial help. Like you, we are just local home and property owners and we work full time. Donations are not deductible but your financial support will allow us to continue to track events, lobby against them, employ specialists to help and to keep you informed. You can also visit our website at www.scchillsides.org for more information. Donation checks should be made to: Santa Clara County Hillside Association P.O. Box 212, Campbell, CA 95009 We all live in this beautiful, natural setting by choice. We are environmentalists and have been good stewards of the land. Please don't let the people who destroyed the valley with smog, congestion and overdevelopment tell you to live somewhere else so that they can have a better view. Santa Clara County Hillside Asso. sic std P.O. Box 212 Us Postage. 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