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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 06-20
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday,August 23,2006
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California
Please Note: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
AGENDA*
6:00 ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 6:00p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will
adjourn the Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and,at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting,the
Board may reconvene the Closed Session.
BOARD APPOINTEES EVALUATION
1. Public Employment—Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Performance Evaluation—Controller
2. Public Employment—Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Performance Evaluation—General Counsel
3. Public Employment—Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Performance Evaluation—General Manager
7:30 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—J.Cyr
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—J. Cyr
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Establish a procedure for filling Ward 4 Board vacancy. Determine to fill vacancy either by
election process or by appointment. If decision is to fill by calling an election,establish the date
of the election. If by appointment; approve the application form to be used;reaffirm use of the
general criteria for appointment to the Board of Directors, or modify them as you deem
necessary; reaffirm use of the procedures for interviews or modify them as you deem necessary;
establish a timeline for filling the vacancy, including setting a deadline for receipt of applications,
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and setting the dates for the first and second round of interviews, if selected as procedures for
interviews.—C. Britton
8:10* 2 Consider adoption of a proposed amendment to the District's Rules of Procedure concerning
reconsideration of matters previously determined by the Board of Directors.—S. Schectman
8:30* 3 Propose reconsideration of the previous Board decision to remove the structures from the former
North Property in the Mt.Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.—C. Britton
8:40* 4 Adoption of Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to the Contract between the
California Public Employee's Retirement System(PERS)and the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District increasing the retirement formula from 2%at 55 to 2.5%at 55.—S. Rice
8:45* 5 Adopt a Resolution increasing the Employer's Contribution to Retiree Medical from$64.60 per
month to$300.00 per month under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act
(PEMHCA).—S.Rice
6 Resolution to support San Mateo County Parks funding Measure A.—R.Jurgensen
7 Participation in State Local Agency Investment Fund; adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the District to participate in the State of California's Local Agency Investment Fund.—M. Foster
REVISED CLAIMS
8:50* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Reports on compensable meetings attended, Brief Reports or
announcements concerning activities of District Directors and Staff, opportunity to refer public or Board
questions to staff for factual information;request staff to report back to the Board on matter at a future
meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda.
9:00* 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 to this meeting.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-06-103
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Establish a Procedure for Filling Ward 4 Board V -�
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2) If you decide to fill the vacancy by calling an election, establish the date of the election. Staff would
subsequently return with the appropriate resolution for calling the election and requesting
consolidation services from Santa Clara County.
3) If you decide to fill the vacancy by appointment:
a) approve the application form to be used;
b) reaffirm use of the general criteria for appointment to the Board of Directors, or modify them as
you deem necessary;
c) reaffirm use of the procedures for interviews or modify them as you deem necessary;
d) establish a timeline for filling the vacancy, including setting a deadline for receipt of applications,
and setting the dates for the first and second round of interviews, assuming you reaffirm the
procedures for interviews.
DISCUSSION �
The position of Ward 4 Board Director became vacant due to the resignation of Director Deane Little,
effective August 11, 2006. Ward 4 includes the cities of Mountain View and Los Altos (see attached
map). As the District's governing body,you may either fill the vacancy by calling a special election or by
making an appointment. Government Code Section 1780, which sets forth the Board's duties in the event
of a vacancy,has been forwarded to you. A copy is available at the District office for public review.
The Board has a statutory duty to fill the Board vacancy either by calling a special election or by making
an appointment within 60 days following the effective date of the vacancy. If the Board does neither, the
Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County may, within 40 days of the vacancy, fill the seat by
appointment or may order the District Board of Directors to call a special election.
The following summarizes the actions necessary to fill the Ward 4 vacancy by special election or by
Board appointment.
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A. Election: A special election must be held on the next available election date that is 130 or more days
after the date of vacancy. This would be December 19, 2006, or thereafter. The person elected to fill
the vacancy would serve the balance of Director Little's term,through the end of 2008.
The pro-rata cost of being on the ballot would depend on the number of registered voters in Ward 4,
and whether other jurisdictions were on the ballot. Based upon 50,271 projected registered voters, the
Santa Clara County Elections Office has provided an estimated cost of $770,378 to call a special
election for this ward.
B. Appoin An appointment by the District Board of Directors must be made within 60 days
immediately following the effective date of the vacancy. A notice of the vacancy must be posted in at
least three places in the District at least 15 days before the appointment is made. A notice of vacancy
must be published in the newspaper at least ten(10) days prior to close of the application period. The
person appointed to fill the vacancy will hold office until the next District general election in
November 2008, which is also the regular election date in Ward 4. Other than the required notices
there is no required legal procedure for interviewing and appointing a person. The Board may adopt
such criteria and procedures as it sees fit for this process.
1. A r Appointment Date: The appointment would have to be made by October 10, 2006 (60 days from
the effective date of the vacancy).
2. Approval of Application Form: The form used for previous Director vacancies is attached.
(Attachment A)
3. Reaffirm the use of, or modify as you deem necessary, the General Criteria for Appointment to
the Board of Directors: You adopted the attached criteria (Attachment B) at your October 11,
2000 meeting. Staff would distribute a copy of the criteria to all Ward 4 applicants.
4. Reaffirm the use of, or modify as you deem necessary, the Procedure for Interviews: The
attached procedures were also adopted at your October 11, 2000 meeting(Attachment Q.
5. Establish a Timetable for Filling the Vacancy: Government Code Section 1780 requires the
posting of a notice of vacancy,in three or more conspicuous places in the District,at least 15 days
before the appointment is made. Staff would post the notice accordingly, as well as publish
notices concerning filling the vacancy in appropriate newspapers. A letter, signed by the Board
President, would be sent to elected officials whose electoral areas encompass Ward 4. The letter
will announce the vacancy and invite them to suggest individuals who might be interested in
serving on the Board.
If you determine to fill the vacancy by appointment, you should schedule the deadline for
submitting an application and the dates for your first and second rounds of public interviews.
These dates would be included in the material distributed to all Ward 4 applicants. A suggested
schedule is attached (Attachment D) for your consideration in the event you decide to fill the
vacancy by appointment.
Prepared by:
Sally Rice,Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton,General Manager
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ATTACHMENT A
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR -Ward 4
Name
Residential Voting Address
Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone
Fax Email
Please list your community activities and/or work experience.
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Please indicate why you are interested in serving as the Ward 4 Director of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and what are your goals for the District for
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the next 10 years?
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What level and types of activities do you favor on District preserves? What activities do
you oppose?
What do you see as the major issues of the District today and in the next few ears?
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Discuss.
Please list any additional information about yourself which you would like to include
(hobbies, education, family, etc.)
Signature of Applicant Date
Note: all applications will be made available for public inspection. You may use
additional sheets to answer questions.
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ATTACHMENT B
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD'OF DIRECTORS
1 . Wants the job!
2. Involvement in, or awareness of, local government functions and operations
3. Previous attendance at Board Meetings
4. Some knowledge or awareness of finance and budget issues
5. Knowledge of and exposure to community service activities
6. Interest, time and energy to give to the job
7. Sense of humor
8. Flexibility
9. Sensitivity to the community
10. Ability to work in a team setting
11 . Knowledge and awareness of what is going on in the District
12. Not single-issue oriented
13. Breadth of awareness of, and outlook on, kinds of issues District faces
14. Knowledge of how District fits into the greater region
15. Ability to bring strength to and complement current Board, and add a different
dimension to the Board
16. Comfortable with public speaking and working with groups
17. Ability to take the heat in the kitchen!
18. Dedicated to the preservation of open space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PROCEDURES FOR INTERVIEWS
First Round
1 . Order of appearance of applicants established in a random drawing of names.
2. Each candidate is allotted up to five minutes for opening statement and a
minimum of three minutes for clarifying questions by the Board.
3. Round-robin questioning by Board members of applicants for a maximum of 30
minutes.
4. Random drawing for order of appearance for final statements.
5. Board recess for 10 minutes.
6. Each applicant will have two minutes maximum for a final statement.
7. Each Board member casts a signed ballot for up to six top choices for second
round interviews.
8. Clerk keeps ballots for later public inspection.
9. Voting tallied and announced by District Clerk.
10. The field will be narrowed to half of the original number of applicants, but at most
four.
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11 . The candidates receiving the most votes will be selected for the second round.
Second Round
1 . Random drawing for order of appearance.
2. Each finalist allotted 20 minutes for answering questions posed by the Board.
3. Random drawing for order of appearance for final statements.
4. 10 minute recess. i
5. Each finalist will get five minutes for summary.
6. Each Board member casts a signed ballot for his or her choice of appointment.
7. Voting tallied and announced by District Clerk.
8. District Clerk keeps ballots for later public inspection.
9. If no candidate receives four votes, there will be additional votes on the full list of
finalists until a candidate receives four votes.
10. Board adopts resolution naming appointment to fill the office.
Absence of candidates from interviews -The Board will consider the written application and
supplementary information provided by candidates who cannot attend one or both
sessions.
ATTACHMENT D
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Schedule for Appointment of Ward 4 Director of
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Notices and Advertisements Placed 8/25/06
Application Deadline 9/15/06
Special Meeting for First Interview 9/25/06
Special Meeting for Second Interview & 10/2/06
Appointment
Special Meeting for Third Interview & 10/9/06*
Appointment
*Tentative) scheduled only if necessary.
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ATTACHMENT A
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR -Ward 4
Name
Residential Voting Address
Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone
Fax Email
Please list your community activities and/or work experience.
Please indicate why you are interested in serving as the Ward 4 Director of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and what are your goals for the District for
the next 10 years?
What level and types of activities do you favor on District preserves? What activities do
you oppose?
What do you see as the major issues of the District today and in the next few years?
Discuss.
Please list any additional information about yourself which you would like to include
(hobbies, education, family, etc.)
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Signature of Applicant Date
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Note: all applications will be made available for public inspection. You may use
additional sheets to answer questions.
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TACHMENT B
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1 . Wants the job!
2. Involvement in, or awareness of, local government functions and operations
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4. Some knowledge or awareness et issues o g
5. Knowledge of and exposure to community service activities
6. Interest, time and energy to give to the job
7. Sense of humor
8. Flexibility
9. Sensitivity to the community
10. Ability to work in a team setting
11 . Knowledge and awareness of what is going on in the District
12. Not single-issue oriented
13. Breadth of awareness of, and outlook on, kinds of issues District faces
14. Knowledge of how District fits into the greater region
15. Ability to bring strength to and complement current Board, and add a different
dimension to the Board
16. Comfortable with public speaking an working with groups
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ATTACHMENT C
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PROCEDURES FOR INTERVIEWS
First Round
l . Order of appearance of applicants established in a random drawing of names.
2. Each candidate is allotted up to five minutes for opening statement and a
minimum of three minutes for clarifying questions by the Board.
3. Round-robin questioning by Board members of applicants for a maximum of 30
minutes.
4. Random drawing for order of appearance for final statements
5. Board recess for 10 minutes.
6. Each applicant will have two minutes maximum for a final statement.
7. Each Board member casts a signed ballot for up to six top choices for second
round interviews.
8. Clerk keeps ballots for later public inspection. f f f c Ao � ^�✓
9. Voting tallied and announced by District Clerk
10. he field will be narrowed,to alf of the original number of applicants, but at most
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Second Round
l . Random drawing for order of appearance.
2. Each finalist allotted 20 minutes for answering questions posed by the Board.
3. Random drawing for order of appearance for final statements.
4. 10 minute recess.
5. Each finalist will get five minutes for summary.
6. Each Board member casts a signed ballot for his or her choice of appointment.
7. Voting tallied and announced by District Clerk.
8. District Clerk keeps ballots for later public inspection.
9. If no candidate receives four votes, there will be additional votes on the full list of
finalists until a candidate receives four votes.
10. Board adopts resolution naming appointment to fill the office.
Absence of candidates from interviews -The Board will consider the written application and
supplementary information provided by candidates who cannot attend one or both
sessions.
ATTACHMENT D
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R-06-102
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Consider Adoption of a Proposed Amendment to the Districts Rules of Procedure Concerning
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Reconsideration of Matters Previously Determined by the Board of Directors
GENERAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached amendment to the Districts Rules of Procedure
DISCUSSION
At the Board's meeting of July 26, 2006,the Board received public comments during the Oral
Communications portion of its meeting. The Brown Act,Government Code Section 54950 et seq.,
permits citizens to address the Board on matters that are not on the Board meeting agenda,but also
provides that the Board may not take action on such items. Subject to the Board's own rules,the Board is
permitted to ask staff questions for clarification,refer a matter to staff,request staff to report back to the
Board on a matter,or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda.
In response to a public comment at that meeting concerning the proposed demolition of the North
Residence located in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve,Director Siemens asked that the matter be
placed on a future Board agenda for reconsideration. This request was made pursuant to Rule of
Procedure 1.30 which states in part: Any Board member or Board appointed staff member may place a
matter on the agenda for Board consideration."
At the Board's meeting1 of July 12 2006 the Board had considered the i
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Residence due to its severely deteriorated condition(and a previous arson fire)and the extensive scope
and expense of repairs needed to make it habitable.A historic evaluation of the residence concluded that
the residence is not of historic significance See Report No. R-06-88 . The Board voted 7-0 to authorize
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staff to solicit bids to remove the structure and restore the site to a natural condition.
Director Siemen's request to re-agendize this item has raised an issue of a conflict in the Board's Rules of
Procedure. District General Counsel recommends that this issue be clarified for this and similar situations
that may arise in the future. Director Siemens agreed that this procedural issue should be presented to the
full Board for clarification before the Board determines whether to reconsider the question of demolition
of the North Residence.
Rule of Procedure 1.26 provides that in conducting g its meetings,the Board shall follow Roberts Rules of
Order, "subject to an appeal to the Board." (This language is generally meant to require a two-thirds vote
of the Board to suspend Robert's Rules.)
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Robert's Rules concerning reconsideration are as follows: Once the Board has voted on a matter, it can
be reconsidered only by a motion to reconsider made by a Board Member who voted on the prevailing
side. Robert's Rules also states that a motion to reconsider can only be made at the same meeting at which
the original vote occurred. The motion requires a majority vote to pass,unless the original vote required a
super-majority. A motion to rescind a prior action may be made at a future meeting. This motion also
requires a majority vote to pass,unless the original motion required a super-majority vote.
Robert's Rules on reconsideration and rescission pose two problems. First,they conflict with the Board's
own Rule 1.30 which appears to permit any Board member to agendize any matter at any time, including
matters previously determined by the full Board,without the necessity of first obtaining the consent of a
majority of the Board to reconsider or rescind a prior Board action. Second, it poses the risk of creating
uncertainty in Board decision-making. If a Board member on the side which did not prevail can routinely
agendize a previously decided item, it could delay staff's ability to implement projects or policy that a
majority of the Board has already voted to approve. Once a request to agendize an item has been
received, staff would be unable to determine whether to proceed with a project or policy,or whether to
await the Board's action on the re-agendized item.
Counsel recommends that this conflict be resolved by adopting the following new Rule 1.31:
"Any Board member or Board appointed staff member may place a matter on the agenda for
Board consideration. If the Board has previously considered and voted upon the matter,a Board
member may only place the matter on the Board agenda for reconsideration if the Board member
voted on the prevailing side and after a motion to reconsider the matter has been approved
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majority vote of the Board. After a motion to reconsider has been made and approved b the
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Board the District Clerk shall lace the matter of reconsideration on the x agenda at then
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available Board meeting. No matter previously determined by vote of the Board may be
reconsidered or rescinded if such action would violate any applicable law."
Note that reconsideration matters agendized by staff are not included within this proposed rule. It is
preferable to permit your executive staff to return to the Board to request reconsideration or rescission of
a matter when staff determines this appears necessary. The Board repeals and rescinds routine matters as
part of its daily business, such as repealing or superceding resolutions or policies that must be updated for
policy or legal reasons. Reconsideration or rescission can also be appropriate for other reasons, such as
the need to correct an error,when rescission is required for legal reasons,or when new facts have come to
light that need to be brought to the Board's attention.
It is also important to note that, for legal reasons, some matters may not be reconsidered. For example,in
many instances,the Board would not be able to reconsider execution of a contract if the contract services
were ongoing,or to reconsider approval of an executed land purchase agreement. District legal counsel
will advise the Board when and if its reconsideration of a matter would be improper under the particular
circumstances.
Prepared by:
Susan Schectman
General Counsel
Contact person:
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Rules of Procedure Amendments
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1.30 Agenda
All reports, ordinances, resolutions and other matters intended to be considered by the
Board at its regular meeting shall be delivered to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m.
on the preceding Wednesday for material requiring typing or other preparation, and not
later than 5:00 p.m. on the preceding Thursday for material requiring reproduction only.
Any Beaird member-er-Beafd appointed staff member-may plaee a Fnat4er-en the ag
fef Beafd eensidefatien.—The District Clerk shall prepare the agenda according to the
order of business as determined by the General Manager. A copy of the agenda and all
available supporting materials shall be mailed by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding each
regular Board meeting or delivered by 7:00 p.m. on the Saturday preceding each regular
Board meeting. Supplementary materials may be received by the District Clerk after that
time,provided the matter refers to an already agendized item.
Agendas will be available with no charge upon request to public officials, newspapers in
the District, and members of the public at the District office by 9:00 a.m. on the Monday
preceding the regular meeting. Agendas will be posted in a location that is freely
accessible to members of the public at least 72 hours before a regular meeting or at least
24 hours before a special meeting.
Supporting materials (reports, memoranda, resolutions, nonconfidential written
communications to the Board, and other informational materials not previously published
or distributed)may be obtained upon request by public agencies, newspapers in the
District and members of the public at the District office by 9:00 a.m. on the Monday
preceding the regular meeting, and 24 hours before a special meeting.
Written materials distributed during a public meeting by any person in connection with a
matter subject to discussion or consideration shall be made available for inspection at the
meeting if prepared by District staff or by a member of the Board, or immediately after
the meeting if prepared by some other person.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, communications to the Board from members of the
public shall be deemed nonconfidential. A memorandum from the General Manager
explaining the justification for this decision"not to distribute materials to members of the
public" shall accompany the written communications when sent to the Board. There will
be no charge for the materials if available; otherwise the cost of reproduction will be
charged.
No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted
agenda by the Board, provided that matters deemed to be of an urgent nature by a two-
thirds vote of the Board, (or, if less than two-thirds of the Board members are present a
unanimous vote of those members present)with an explanation stated as to the urgency,
may be acted upon. (See also Government Code § 54954.2.)
1.31 Requests to Place Matters on the A2enda
Any Board member or Board appointed staff member may place a matter on the
agenda for Board consideration. If the Board has previously considered and voted
upon the matter, a Board member may only place the matter on the Board agenda
for reconsideration if the Board member voted on the prevailing side, and after a
motion to reconsider the matter has been approved by a majority vote of the
Board. After a motion to reconsider has been made and approved by the Board,
the District Clerk shall place the matter of reconsideration on the agenda at the
next available Board meeting. No matter previously determined by vote of the
Board may be reconsidered or rescinded if such action would violate any
applicable law.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-06-105
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Reconsideration of the Previous Board Decisio o Remove the Structures from the Former
North Property in the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI
Discuss and decide whether to reconsider removal of the structures from the former North Property in the
Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
DISCUSSION
At your meeting of July 12,2006,you approved the removal of the structures from the former North
property in the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0
(see Report R-06-88). In response to public comments regarding this matter at your meeting of July 26, j
2006, Director Siemens requested the Board agendize reconsideration of the decision to remove these
structures. This request raised a potential conflict in the Board's Rules of Procedures. That issue was
addressed earlier on tonight's A en n i wi w sAgenda. Consistent scent with the new Rules Director Siemens has requested
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that the Board schedule reconsideration of this matter on a future Agenda.
Since your July 26 meeting,the Board has been provided with copies of the Supplemental Report
regarding the historic resource evaluation of the former North Residence at Sierra Azul Open Space
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Preserve, prepared by Nancy Stoltz, AIA, AICP and dated July 17,2006. In her original report, Ms. Soltz
concluded that the structures on the former North property do not qualify as a historic resource under the
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). In her Supplemental Report, Ms. Stoltz concluded:
"While local political figures are tied to the property,there is insufficient information to conclude they
were historically significant, at least during their periods of association with the subject property." In
addition, the North house's single wall construction does not automatically qualify the structure as a
historic resource, as other examples of single wall construction are common in the surrounding area.
Considering Ms. Stoltz's findings, coupled with the recent arson fire of the barn; previous natural
destruction and vandalism to the house; and the request by a Reynolds Road neighbor, the California
Department of Forestry(CDF), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms(ATF)to remove the
structures and thereby eliminate a fire hazard and attractive nuisance, staff continues to recommend the
removal of the former North structures and the restoration of the site to a natural condition. Staff
respectfully requests that this item not be scheduled for reconsideration.
Public Notification
Adjacent neighbors to the property have been sent a notification of this meeting.
Prepared by:
John P. Dickey, Real Property Specialist
Contact person:
Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager
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R-06-101
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District for a Change in the Retirement Formula fro 2% at 55 to 2.5% at 55
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI
Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention to Amend the California Public Employees'
Retirement System contract increasing the District's retirement formula from 2% at 55 to 2.5%
at 55.
DISCUSSION
At your August 9, 2006 meeting you approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Field Employees Association (MROSDFEA)that
included an enhancement to the retirement formula from 2% at 55 to 2.5% at 55. This retirement
enhancement was part of a five-year agreement including other economic changes such as annual
salary adjustments, retiree medical benefit enhancement and benefit cost sharing on the part of
the employees. Also at your August 9, 2006 meeting you approved various salary and benefit
changes for the Office, Supervisory and Management employees, which also included a
retirement formula increase from 2% at 55 to 2.5% at 55. PERS law requires all miscellaneous
employees from the same agency to have the same retirement formula.
PERS requires a three-step process to change the retirement formula. The first step, completed
at the August 9cn meeting, was the Board adoption of a change in the retirement formula as part
of the five-year agreement with the MROSDFEA, and a resolution authorizing a change in
retirement formula for the Office, Supervisory and Management employees. The second step is
the Board adoption of the attached Resolution of Intention to change the formula. The final
Board action required is the adoption of the Final Resolution,which is tentatively scheduled for
your September 13, 2006 board meeting.
The Government Code also requires a secret ballot election by the employees affected whenever
the contract is amended to provide a benefit which changes the employees' rate of contribution.
This secret ballot process can only happen after the Board adoption of the Resolution of
Intention, and must happen before the Board adopts the Final Resolution. If a majority of the
affected employees disapprove of the retirement formula change, the PERS contract cannot be
amended. The secret ballot process is tentatively scheduled to begin August 24tn and end on
August 301n
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Future annual costs of the proposed contract amendment are also required by the Government
Code to be made public at a public meeting at least two weeks prior to the adoption of the Final
Resolution. The actuarial analysis of this retirement formula change is an addition of 1.93% of
gross payroll to the employer's current contribution rate. The estimated annual payroll for
2006/2007 fiscal year is $5,900,000 which would make the additional annual cost for this year
$113,870. Assuming payroll growth of 3%to 5%, including an annual salary adjustment and
merit increases, gross payroll for 2007/2008 would be approximately$6 million, with an
additional annual cost for the retirement formula change to the employer of $115,800. The
additional 1%required on the employee contribution rate for this formula change will be paid for
by the employees.
Prepared by: Sally Rice
Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
Same As Above
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RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public
agencies and their employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System
by the execution of a contract, and sets forth the procedure by which said
public agencies may elect to subject themselves and their employees to
amendments to said Law; and
WHEREAS, one of the steps in the procedures to amend this contract is the adoption
by the governing body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of
its intention to approve an amendment to said contract, which resolution
shall contain a summary of the change proposed in said contract; and
WHEREAS, the following is a statement of the proposed change:
To provide Section 21354.4 (2.5% @ 55 Full formula) for
local miscellaneous members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the above agency
does hereby give notice of intention to approve an amendment to the
contract between said public agency and the Board of Administration of the
Public Employees' Retirement System, a copy of said amendment being
attached hereto, as an "Exhibit" and by this reference made a part hereof.
By:
Pr iding icer
Title
Date ad pted and approved
(Amendment)
CON-302 (Rev.4/96)
CaIPERS
EXHIBIT
California
I Public Employees' Retirement System
i
,AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT �
Between the
Board of Administration
California Public Employees ' Retirement System
and the
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District
The Board of Administration, California Public Employees Retirement System,
hereinafter referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency,
hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having en
tered into a contract effective
r 14 1973 and as amended effective
31, 1973 ,
December ,
and witnessed November
7 and June 26 1997 which provides for participation of Public Agency in
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said System, Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows:
A. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed
effective June 26, 1997, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs
numbered 1 through 12 inclusive:
1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public
Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein
unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall
mean age 55 for local miscellaneous members.
2. Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement
System from and after December 31, 1973 making its employees as
hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all provisions of
the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply only on
election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein and to all
amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which by
express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting
agency.
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3. Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become
members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as
are excluded by law or this agreement:
a. Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as
local miscellaneous members).
4. In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by
said Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become
members of said Retirement System:
b. SAFETY EMPLOYEES.
5. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of
credited prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member in
employment before and not on or after the effective date of this
amendment to contract shall be determined in accordance with Section
21354 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 55 Full).
6. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of
credited prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member in
employment on or after the effective date of this amendment to contract
shall be determined in accordance with Section 21354.4 of said
Retirement Law (2.5% at age 55 Full).
7. Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optional
provisions:
a. Section 20042 (One-Year Final Compensation).
8. Public Agency, in accordance with Government Code Section 20790,
ceased to be an "employee for purposes of Section 20834 effective on
April 4, 1977. Accumulated contributions of Public Agency shall be fixed
and determined as provided in Government Code Section 20834, and
accumulated contributions thereafter shall be held by the Board as
provided in Government Code Section 20834.
9. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions
determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with
respect to local miscellaneous members of said Retirement System.
10. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:
a. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one
installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of
administering said System as it affects the employees of Public
Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the
periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one
installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special
valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of
the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
11. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be
subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public
Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the
Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and
valuation required by said Retirement Law.
12. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid
by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the
end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed
by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of
contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in
connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of
errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct
payments between the employee and the Board.
B. This amendment shall be effect, ',' n the day of
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIO&N BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' R� ENT SYSTEM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT
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BY BY
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L VRI I C LAND, CHIEF PRESIDING OFFICER
ER SERVICES DIVISION
P EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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Q��'A`tteGst:
Clerk
AMENDMENT ER#970
PERS-CON-702A(Rev. 10105)
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Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-06-108
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Adopt a Resolution Increasing the Employer's Contribution to Retiree Medical from $64.60 per
Month to $300 per Month Under the Public Employees' Med' alland Hpspital Care Act
(PEMHCA)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDA ON
Adopt the attached Resolution increasing the District's monthly contribution to Retiree Medical
from $64.60 to $300 under PEMHCA.
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DISCUSSION
At your August 9, 2006 meeting you approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Field Employees Association(MROSDFEA) that
included an enhancement to the retirement medical contribution by the District from $64.60 per
month, which is the current amount(required by PEMHCA to increase to $97.00 in calendar
year 2008)to $300 per month. This retiree medical enhancement was part of a five-year
agreement including other economic changes such as annual salary adjustments, retirement
formula enhancement and benefit cost sharing on the part of the employees. Also at your August
9, 2006 meeting you approved various salary and benefit changes for the Office, Supervisory and
Management employees, which also`included the same retiree medical enhancement. The
agreement with the MROSDFEA and the expectation for the Office, Supervisory and
Management employees is that the monthly retiree medical contribution will increase to $350 as
of January 1, 2009. At that time, staff will prepare and the Board will be required to pass a
second resolution, approving the increase to $350 per month.
This attached resolution is required to make this initial formal change in contribution rate. The
effective date of the increase in the retiree medical contribution occurs on the first day of the
second month following the month in which the resolution is filed with PERS, which is expected
to be October 1, 2006. The District currently has one retiree who will begin receiving this
benefit at that time.
Within the last three years, the Government Accounting Standards' Board(GASB) has issued
new guidelines for government agencies to follow regarding post-retirement benefits to ensure
that agencies offer the public more complete information about the costs of these benefits, and to
ensure the financial health of the agencies. Under the new GASB 45 guidelines, the District will
have prepared a periodic actuarial analysis of the cost of this benefit. The actuarial analysis
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report done for the current retiree medical benefit is $53,100 per year. Staff estimates that,with
the increase in the contribution rate, this cost will increase to approximately$159,300 annually.
Prior to the 2008/2009 fiscal year implementation of the GASB 45 guidelines,the District will
have another actuarial analysis prepared to confirm the annual costs.
When you approved this increase in the retiree medical contribution rate, you also approved
elimination of the Sick Leave Conversion program for all employees hired after August 9, 2006.
This will reduce the District's liability for retiree medical benefits for future employees. The
amount of this savings is unknown at this time,but can be determined by future actuarial
analysis.
Prepared by:
Sally Rice, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
Same As Above
RESOLUTION NO. 06-
RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22892(a)provides that a local agency contracting
under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act shall fix the amount of the
employer's contribution at an amount not less than the amount required under Section
22892(b) of the Act, and
WHEREAS,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is a local agency contracting
under the Act;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the employer's contribution for each
employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her
enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health benefits plan up to a
maximum of
$300.00 per month, effective October 1, 2006,plus administrative fees and
Contingency Fund assessments.
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-06-99
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDA ITEM
Resolution Supporting Measure A on the November 7, 2006 San Mateo County Ballot to
Increase Sales Tax by One-Eighth Cent as Dedicated Revenue for Parks and Open Space.
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND
Adopt the attached Resolution-stipporting Measure A on the November 2006 ballot measure to
increase the sales tax by one-eighth of a cent to support the parks and recreation-related activities
of San Mateo County, the cities and special districts located within the County.
DISCUSSION
Last year, on November 9, 2005, the District's Board adopted a resolution supporting efforts to
draft a measure for the 2006 San Mateo County ballot to increase the sales tax by one-eighth cent
as dedicated revenue for parks and open space in the county for a period of 25 years.
On July 18, 2006, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to place a
measure on the November 2006 ballot to increase the sales tax by one-eighth of a cent to support
the parks, recreation and open space-related activities of San Mateo County, the cities and special
districts located within the county. The Board of Supervisors took final action on this matter on
August 1, 2006.
Parks and recreation programs throughout San Mateo County have not only been under funded
for many years but also severely reduced during recent budget crises. Currently, the county, its
cities as well as special districts are struggling with serious staffingreductions, greatly reduced
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land purchases for critical parks and open s acea deferred maintenance, reduced gardeningand
landscaping services, longer intervals between litter pick-up and bathroom cleaning, and removal
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or closure of facilities that need repair or do not meet safe standards.
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The severe cutbacks and ensuing shortages do not diminish the importance of tody} parks arks and
open space lands and associated recreation programs, which play an undeniably significant role
in our communities. Parks are where we gather with our family and friends. Open spaces offer
us solitude, and their beauty and quiet nourish our soul. These critical natural areas also provide
habitat for native plants and animals, and provide essential functions in water supply and flood
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control. Voters will also appreciate that well-maintained parks, urban tree programs and
community landscaping improve neighborhood aesthetics and property values.
There are other benefits that this proposed modest tax increase would yield: Recreation programs
that support healthy lifestyles and youth and senior programs, which result in improved public
safety; teen after-school programs providing sports and healthy socializing; senior programs to
prevent social isolation and support health through age-appropriate nutrition programs and
physical exercises; sports and other physical fitness programs that combat California's low rates
of physical fitness and high rates of obesity—among youth and adults alike. The Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District would receive a share of the funds from this measure and would
use it for management of open space lands, habitat enhancement and for improved public access
in San Mateo County.
This measure, which needs a two-thirds majority in order for it to take effect, is a modest,yet
crucial contribution to ensure the future welfare of the county and its residents. A dedicated one-
eighth cent increase to sales tax revenue would provide a funding source for parks, open space
and recreation activities and help protect the natural environment and contribute to maintaining
the county's high quality of life.
For these reasons, the District's General Manager is recommending that the Board adopt the
attached Resolution.
Prepared by:
Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
Same as Above
RESOLUTION NO. 06-
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO SUPPORT MEASURE A ON THE NOVEMBER 2006
SAN MATEO COUNTY BALLOT TO INCREASE SALES
TAX BY ONE-EIGHTH CENT FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District considers
the preservation, maintenance and enhancement of parks and open space to be vital to the quality
of life of San Mateo County residents; and,
WHEREAS, park and open space in San Mateo County and park programs are essential in meeting
park and open space needs of county residents; and,
WHEREAS, today's parks and associated recreation programs play a significant role in communities;
and,
WHEREAS, natural open space areas offer us solitude, nourishment of the soul and beauty as well as
critical habitat for native plants and animals; and,
WHEREAS, open space provides essential functions in water supply and flood control; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed measure would provide funds for the county, special districts and city
parks within San Mateo County.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District supports Measure A on the November 2006 ballot for a 1/8 cent sales
tax increase in San Mateo County to secure dedicated revenues to support the parks,open space and
recreation-related activities of San Mateo County, its cities and special districts.
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Regional Open Spa. ,
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-06-104
Meeting 06-20
August 23, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
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Participation in State Local Agency Investment Fund
CONTROLLER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the District to participate in the State of California's
Local Agency Investment Fund.
DISCUSSION
On May 11, 2005,the Board adopted a revision (see Report R-05-46)to its Statement of
Investment PCalifornia's
est ent Policy to permit investment of District fund in
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s the State of California Local
Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). As of June 30, 2006,the latest reported yield on LAIF was
4.79%, which was slightly higher than that of the Santa Clara County Pooled Fund (SCCPF).
Over time, returns on these two funds have tracked very closely. However, LAIF offers
improved flexibility in withdrawals, which will make it easier for the District to take advantage
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of market opportunities.
With repayments now beginning under the District's guaranteed investment contract with AIG, it
is a good time to open the District's LAIF account. LAIF requires adoption of the attached
Resolution in order for an account to be opened. No District funds invested in the SCCPF will
be transferred to LAIF. Only new District cash or monies already invested outside SCCPF will
be deposited in LAIR
Prepared by:
Mike Foster, Controller
Contact person:
Same as Above
RESOLUTION NO. 06-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN
THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as
follows:
WHEREAS,Pursuant to Chapter 730 of the statues of 1976 Section 16429.1 was added to the
California Government Code to create a Local Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury for
the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors does hereby find that the deposit and withdrawal of money
in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with the provisions of Section 16429.1 of
the Government Code for the purpose of investment as stated therein as in the best interests of
the District.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Directors does hereby authorize
the deposit and withdrawal of District monies in the Local Agency Investment fund in the State
Treasury in accordance with the provisions of Section 16429.1 of the Government Code for the
purpose of investment as stated therein, and verification by the State Treasurer's Office of all
banking information provided in that regard.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following District officers or their successors in
office shall be authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency
Investment Fund:
L. Craig Britton Sally Rice Michael L. Foster
(Name) (Name) (Name)
General Manager Assistant General Manager Controller
(Title) (Title) (Title)
(Signature) (Signature) (Signature)
Claims No. 06-16
Meeting 06-20
Date 8/23/06
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
5366 $850.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Purisima Creek Redwoods
5367 $37,00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service
5368 $245.87 American Red Cross First Aid Training Materials
5369 $1,537.55 AT&T Telephone Service-AD,FFO&SFO FaxIine-SFO
5370 $90,611 Barron Park Supply Co, Plumbing Supplies
5371 $1,800.00 Bill Sorich 2006-2008 Road Dues
5372 $1,606.60 Biological Control Of Weeds Biocontrol-Hairy Weevils
5373 $3117,61 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO
5374 $1,239.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
5375 $155.92 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Protection Clothing
5376 $2911,41 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
5377 $90.00 Custom Alignment Vehicle Inspection
5378 $33.75 Davison,Steve Reimbursement-Membership Dues
5379 $1,020.00 Dynamic Consultants, Inc. Special Inspections&Testing Services-Picchetti Winery
Seismic Upgrade Retrofit Project
5380 $390.40 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations
5381 $22.73 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services
5382 $2,327.74 Frederic Knapp,AIA Construction Management Services-Picchetti Winery
Seismic Upgrade
5383 $59.78 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
5384 $1,923.92 Golden West Collision Center, Inc. District Vehicle Auto Body Repairs
5385 $200.00 Law Enforcement Psychological 2 Psychological Assessments
Services
5386 $75.00 *1 Metro Ed Training Class For Vince Hernandez-Building
Maintenance 1
5387 $2,365.77 Metro Mobile Communications Replacement Radio,Radio Repairs,Supplies&
Maintenance
5388 $937.62 Monster Mechanical, Inc. HVAC Repair-AD
5389 $1,420.00 Palo Alto Staffing Office Temp-Administrative Assistant
5390 $111.42 Precision Engravers,Inc. Name Tag Engraving
5391 $60.00 Priority 1 Vehicle Repair
5392 $147.46 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supply
5393 $44.25 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioning Service
5394 $436.03 Roger Roosli Deck Repair-Quam Residence
5395 $2,308.51 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
5396 $52.75 San Jose Water Company Water Service
5397 $236.00 Santa Clara County-Office Of The Fingerprinting Services
Sheriff
5398 $12100 Statcomm Inc. Gate Repair
5399 $1,719.02 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses
5400 $839.76 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies
5401 $50.00 The Almanac Annual Subscription
5402 $220.66 The Sign Shop Pulgas Ridge Trail Maps
5403 $453.17 Tires On The Go Tires
5404 $40.48 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supply
5405 $13.63 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
5406 $138.03 United Rentals Highway Technologies Signs
5407 $105.01 United Rentals Northwest,Inc. Equipment Rental
5408 $344.21 United Site Services, Inc. Sanitation Services
5409 $866.56 West-Mark Water Truck Repairs
5410 R $17.52 AT&T Telephone Service-FFO Fax
5411 R $854.38 Backstage Promotions Incorporated Community Event Give-aways
Page 1 of 2
Claims No. 06-16
Meeting 06-20
Date 8/23/06
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
5412 R $102.44 California Water Service Company Water Service-AD
5413 R $102.44 Congdon,Bunny Reimbursement-Staff Recognition Event Supplies
5414 R $380.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Clean Quarn Residence-Rental
5415 R $88.05 Federal Express Express Mailing
5416 R $10.83 Foster Brothers Keys&Locks
5417 R $11.37 Lanier Worldwide,Inc. Toner
5418 R $132.60 McKowan,Paul Reimbursement-Stamps for Volunteer Event Invitations
5419 R $2,800.00 Nancy Elizabeth Stoltz North Residence Historical Review
5420 R $1,537.89 Office Depot Office Supplies
5421 R $1,43331 Palo Alto Staffing Office Temp-Administrative Assistant
5422 R $5,612.60 *2 Post Haste Direct Mail Services Mailing-Fall 2006 Annual Report
5423 R $322.57 Statcomm Inc. Gate Repairs
5424 R $276.04 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
5425 R $806.03 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
5426 R $190.46 United Site Services Sanitation Services
5427 R $6,000.00 Vavrinek,Trine, Day&Co.,LLP Final Billing-2005 2006 Audit Services
Total $48,102.83
*1 Urgent Check Issued 8/15/06
*2 Urgent Check Issued 8/18/2006
Page 2 of 2
Claims No. 06-16
Meeting 06-20
Date 8/23/06
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
5366 $850.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Purisima Creek Redwoods
5367 $37.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service
5368 $245.87 American Red Cross First Aid Training Materials
5369 $1,537.55 AT&T Telephone Service-AD,FFO&SFO Faxiine-SFO
5370 $90.68 Barron Park Supply Co. Plumbing Supplies
5371 $1,800.00 Bill Sorich 2006-2008 Road Dues
5372 $1,606.60 Biological Control Of Weeds Biocontrol-Hairy Weevils
5373 $387.61 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO
5374 $1,239.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
5375 $155.92 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Protection Clothing
5376 $298.41 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
5377 $90.00 Custom Alignment Vehicle Inspection
5378 $3175 Davison,Steve Reimbursement-Membership Dues
5379 $1,020.00 Dynamic Consultants,Inc. Special Inspections&Testing Services-Picchetti Winery
Seismic Upgrade Retrofit Project
5380 $390.40 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations
5381 $2273 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services
5382 $2,327.74 Frederic Knapp,AIA Construction Management Services-Picchetti Winery
Seismic Upgrade
5383 $59.78 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
5384 $1,923.92 Golden West Collision Center, Inc. District Vehicle Auto Body Repairs
5385 $200.00 Law Enforcement Psychological 2 Psychological Assessments
Services
5386 $75.00 *1 Metro Ed Training Class For Vince Hernandez-Building
Maintenance 1
5387 $2,365.77 Metro Mobile Communications Replacement Radio, Radio Repairs,Supplies&
Maintenance
5388 $937.62 Monster Mechanical, Inc. HVAC Repair-AD
5389 $1,420.00 Palo Alto Staffing Office Temp-Administrative Assistant
5390 $111.42 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag Engraving
5391 $60.00 Priority 1 Vehicle Repair
5392 $147.46 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supply
5393 $44.25 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioning Service
5394 $436.03 Roger Roosli Deck Repair-Quam Residence
5395 $2,308.51 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
5396 $52.75 San Jose Water Company Water Service
5397 $236.00 Santa Clara County-Office Of The Fingerprinting Services
Sheriff
5398 $122.00 Statcomm Inc. Gate Repair
5399 $1,719.02 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses
5400 $839.76 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies
5401 $50.00 The Almanac Annual Subscription
5402 $220.66 The Sign Shop Pulgas Ridge Trail Maps
5403 $453.17 Tires On The Go Tires
5404 $40.48 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supply
5405 $13.63 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
5406 $138.03 United Rentals Highway Technologies Signs
5407 $105.01 United Rentals Northwest,Inc. Equipment Rental
5408 $344.21 United Site Services, Inc. Sanitation Services
5409 $866.56 West-Mark Water Truck Repairs
Total $27,424.30
1 Urgent Check issued 8/15/06
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
DATE: August 23, 2006
RE: FYI's
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Integral tesource Planning and Managemet. rogram
Monthly Summary: July 2006
Natural Resource Planning and Management Lead Progress
Project/Description -T Department
Cultural Resources
Continued seismic retrofit to upgrade historic
Picchetti Ranch Winery Planning building. Approximately 1/3 of project
complete.
Ecological Restoration
Hired consultant to design erosion control and
Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration Operations
prepare grading plan for County.
Repaired damaged slope from vehicular
Grassland Restoration Operations trespassing at Davison property in Sierra
Azul.
Environmental Remediation
Completed source removal activities and
ulgas Soil Investigation Planning began drafting of completion report for
submittal to San Mateo County.
Rare,Threatened and Endangered Species
Management
Sensitive Amphibian and Reptile Survey Planning Consultant began drafting of report
summarizing results of survey.
Vegetation Management
Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods OSP and La Consultant began wildland fuels management
Honda Master Plans Wildland Fuels Management Planning element for Master Plans.
Element.
Sprayed broom, stinkwort,thistles,giant reed,
acacia, Harding grass and slender false brome
at Bear Creek Redwoods,Rancho San
Antonio,Ravenswood, Fremont Older, Sierra
Azul,Mills Creek,Los Trancos, Long Ridge,
Invasive Plant Control-Various Operations Thornewood,El Corte de Madera, Skyline,
Long Ridge,Monte Bello and Russian Ridge
OSPs. Pulled thistles and broom at
Thomewood, Los Trancos,Monte Bello,
Saratoga Gap, Long Ridge,El Corte de
Madera.
Released&monitored hairy weevils on
Biocontrol Insects Operations yellow starthistle populations in 6 preserves
(48 hours).
Yellow Starthistle Control—Skyline Ridge Operations Pulled yellow starthistle in tree farm
restoration site with volunteers(13 5 hours).
Distaff Thistle Control-La Honda OSP Operations Pulled distaff thistle(95 hours).
Sudden Oak Death Operations Conducted tours of potential study sites with
researchers.
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District-wide Vegetation Classification Planning and began integration with District's existing
dataset.
Planning Reviewed and rated submitted qualifications
Grazing Consultant Operations and selected individuals for selection
Real Property interviews.
Water Quality Protection
Assessed road alignment for sedimentation
Dennis Martin Creek Road at Thornewood Planning and erosion control work necessary to re-open
ali ment for public use.
Continued reroute of Giant Salamander Trail
ECdM Watershed Protection Program Planning and began work to upgrade EUM Trail.
Began 3`d year of sediment monitoring.
Operations Conducted kickoff meeting with FEMA and
M FEA—Spring Storms Disaster p began to draft Project Worksheets for
Planning damage sites.
Road and Trail Erosion Inventory Planning Consultant began inventory work on Coal
Creek and Thornewood OSP.
Wildlife Management
Bluebird boxes Operations Monitored nesting.
Rescued bobcat kitten from Rancho San
Wildlife rescue Operations Antonio restroom and turned over to wildlife
rescue agency.
Pulgas OSP Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail Planning Completed final upgrades to trail and issued
notice of completion for project.
* Denotes project not included within FY 06-07 Action Plan.
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Craig Britton
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
33o Distel Circle
Los Altos CA 94022
Re: Ridge Trail Feasibility Study
Dear Craig —
Thank you for your support of San Mateo County's Ridge Trail feasibility study along
the Skyline Blvd corridor. Your help, both financial and institutional, means we are well
on our way to getting the study done. The State Coastal Conservancy agrees that this
segment of the trail is a significant development for the area, and BARTC is excited that
we can be part of this effort, not only to get trail established, but to help forge
collaborations on these regional issues.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments about the study; I expect we will
get it done pretty quickly now that the scope of work is established, and funding in
place.
Regards --
Bern Smith
I007 GENERAL KENNEDY AVENUE,SUITE 3,SAN FRANCISCO,CA 94129-1405
(415) 561-2595 FAX: (415)561-2599
INFOCRIDGETRAIL.ORG WWW.RIDGETRAIL.ORG
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August 22, 2006
Pat O'Brien, General Manager
East Bay Regional Open Space District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Dear Pat:
On behalf of MROSD Board members Larry Hassett and Jed Cyr, I would like to thank
you and the East Bay Regional Park District for graciously hosting a helicopter patrol
ride-a-long. Not only was it visually interesting for the both Board members to view East
i Bay's southern most parks, but also provided them an opportunity to see how the
helicopter is an essential tool for patrolling EBRPD lands and working cooperatively with
other agencies in emergency situations.
We look forward to hosting the East Bay Board of Directors and Management Team next
spring on a tour of District lands here on the Peninsula.
Offering the board and staff of our two agencies opportunities to understand how our
agencies provide services to the public will further assist our organizations in
accomplishing the goal of providing a quality outdoor experience for our constituents.
Thank you again for your hospitality!
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General Manager
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Memorandum
To: Craig Britton
From: Cindy Roessler,Resource Management Specialist
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Date: August 23, 2006
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Subject: Update on Recent Activities Regarding Sudden Oak Death
This memo is to update you on three recent activities regarding Sudden Oak Death (SOD).
Infection Study— On April 26, 2006, the Board approved a SOD research study with Oregon
State University(OSU) regarding infection pathways in tanoak trees. Twenty-four of the small
diameter trees experimentally inoculated with the SOD pathogen in El Corte de Madera Open
Space Preserve are scheduled for removal in late September 2006. Field staff will assist the
researchers in carefully removing these trees for shipment to OSU laboratories. As requested by
the Board, Dr. Jennifer Parke has designed a monitoring study to determine if the experiment
affected the SOD infection rate in surrounding trees.
SOD Research Fund— In December 2005, the Board approved a ten-year SOD work plan
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management decisions. The California Oak Mortality Task Force has recently created a
Conservation Committee to address SOD issues faced by park and land managers. The second
meeting of the Conservation Committee will occur at MROSD's Los Altos office on Thursday,
September 7, 2006. Staffs from California park agencies have been encouraged to attend and
discuss prioritization of needed SOD management, research, and outreach projects.
SOD Resistance Study—Another element of the ten-year SOD work plan was to map oak trees
on District Preserves that are potentially resistant to the SOD pathogen. To meet this objective,
staff proposed to hire a contractor to survey District land. Recently, the US Forest Service
(USFS) invited MROSD to participate in a different study regarding genetic resistance to SOD.
Staff is recommending that the MROSD participate in and fund the USFS study instead of the
original staff-designed survey. The USFS study meets our original goals to find trees that may
be used in the future to repopulate SOD-infested forests with healthy trees, however, it is a
better-designed study since it will include testing actual genetic material and collaborating with
other agencies. Funding of this larger study would be primarily provided by Federal agencies.
MROSD would provide some matching funds as designated in the SOD ten-year work plan.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
August 22, 2006
TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month July Year2006
DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES TOTALS
Bicycles Stolen vehicle recovery I
Closed area 0 0 Obstructing a Peace Officer I
Speed 6 18 False information 1
Helmet 15 19 Resisting peace officer 2
Night riding 0 0 Auto burglaries 3
Dogs Food drop I
Prohibited area 4 4 Marijuana cultivation 2
Off-leash 9 11 Arson 2
Off-road vehicles 0 0
Closed area 0 1 ACCIDENTSANCIDENTS
After hours 21 38 Bicycle accident 6
Fishing 0 0 Equestrian accident 0
Vandalism 0 10 Hiking/running accident 0
Parking 21 27 Other first aid I
Parking after hours 22 32 Search & Rescue 0
Dumping 0 3 Vehicle accident 0
Vandalism 0 10 LZ air evacuation 0
Camping 0 1 Fire 0
Campfires 0 0
Weapons ENFORCEMENT
Actual contact/possession 2 2 Parking citations 43
Manufacture of weapon 0 1 Other citations 60
Group w/out permit 0 1 Written warnings 54
Collecting 0 1 Arrests 0
Dog bite 0 1 Police assistance 2
Nuisance dog 0 1
Encroachment 0 1 MUTUAL AID
Headphones 0 1 Accident 3
Urinate in public 0 1 Fire 0
Smoking 0 3 Law enforcement 0
Possession of marijuana I 1 LZ for offsite I
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS BY DATE
Date
2 Two Santa Clara County rangers patrolling on Hicks Road in Sierra Azul observed two men next to a
car. One man threw something under the vehicle. The rangers stopped to investigate and smelled
gunpowder. They discovered a gun under the vehicle and called for a County deputy and a District
ranger. The deputies determined the gun to be homemade. One man admitted to manufacturing the
gun, as he was a machinist. A box of shotgun shells were also found. The ranger cited one man for
manufacture of a firearm without a license, and both were cited for possession of a firearm on District
lands. The deputies took the firearm and booked it into evidence at the Sheriff's Office.
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6 A ranger investigating a broken T-post fence at Foothills observed a closed container with a chemical
odor. He also saw a vehicle filled with computers and printers at the bottom of the gulch about 300
feet into the preserve. He notified Palo Alto Fire about the container. It was determined that the
container was 20 gallons of paint thinner. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Mountain
j View Police Dept during the last week of June. Mtn. View Police extricated the vehicle.
10 A man rode his bicycle from Prospect Road up to the parking lot at Fremont Older, where he
collapsed. Visitors initiated CPR. District rangers, Santa Clara County Fire, Santa Clara County
deputies, and AMR responded. The first District ranger continued CPR until advanced rescue
personnel arrived and took over patient care. The patient was pronounced dead at the scene. The
County Coroner transported the individual.
16 While running radar on Canyon Trail in Monte Bello, rangers advised a bicyclist that helmets are
required when riding. The man refused to stop to put on his helmet. He tried to evade rangers twice
and deliberately rode at the ranger, who had to push away the bicyclist's handle bars to avoid being
hit. The cyclist then provided false information when asked to identify himself. He was cited for
`helmet required' and `obstructing or delaying a peace officer.' He was given a verbal warning for
`false information to a peace officer.'
17 Rangers were notified about three burned vehicles in the Loma Prieta area of Sierra Azul and that
CDF was already on scene. They had extinguished a small trash fire near Mt. Madonna Road, a
burned vehicle further up the road, and an incinerated vehicle and tractor-trailer at Loma Prieta Ridge
and Loma Cacatua, along with a small patch of vegetation. All are regarded as possible arson fires. A
fire prevention officer was contacted by CDF and a full investigation will be conducted.
22 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Marijuana Eradication Team checked a possible growing site in Sierra
Azul and located four sites, along with thousands of plants. The plants were eradicated on site.
23 Recent unauthorized road work and vegetation clearing occurred on a road that leads to a water tank
on Teague Hill. Rang �
Rangers reported this to the Land Protection Specialist, who is evaluating this
probable encroachment.
24 Two rangers patrolling the Bald Mountain area of Sierra Azul discovered four spots in the grassland
where fires had occurred. A cigarette lighter was also found in the vicinity. It is uncertain whether it
is connected to the fires.
24 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Marijuana Eradication Team, Dept. of Fish and Game, and CAMP
program removed approximately 16,000 marijuana plants from the Twin Creeks area of Sierra Azul.
The staging area was at Bald Mountain and the plants were air-lifted out by helicopter.
25 A ranger discovered a food cache and a bicycle in a closed area of Saratoga Gap. The items were near
a fence that had been cut. Santa Clara County deputies were called. They concluded that this was
possibly a drop off for a marijuana garden. The information was passed on to the narcotics team.
29 A ranger pulled alongside a vehicle on Alma Bridge Road in Lexington County Park/St. Joseph's Hill
area that was blocking the lane. A man with a camera and tripod was told he couldn't park in the
middle of the road. He then approached the ranger's open passenger window, shined his flashlight in
the ranger's face and said, "What the **** are you going to do about it?". The ranger put his truck in
reverse,backed up, and turned on his red lights. The subject threw his camera and tripod into the car
and left at a high rate of speed. The ranger reported the incident to CHP.
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3 A t-post fence was bent down on a turnout to Foothills OSP on Page Mill Road.
6 A combo lock was damaged on a gate to Skyline Ridge. The gate was unlocked.
6 A T-post fence was knocked over for motorcycle access to a closed area of La Honda.
7 The orange netting blocking the entrance to the North House, Sierra Azul, was removed in one
section. Two large pieces of plywood, each covering doorways, had been removed. Unknown
suspects gained entry to the closed area and left cigarette butts all over the house and grounds.
12 A directional sign was bent in on both ends. The sign is near Alpine Pond in Skyline Ridge.
13 A fence was knocked down at Saratoga Gap.
15 Two locks were cut and the gate was unsecured at Bear Creek Redwoods.
16 Two gates were found unsecured, with chains cut at Sierra Azul.
22 Graffiti was discovered on a horse crossing sign at Grizzly Flat near Long Ridge.
27 Another T-post fence was knocked over for motorcycle access to a closed area of La Honda.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Memorandum
To: Craig Britton, General Manager
From: Cindy Roessler,Resource Management Specialist
Date: September 22, 2006
Re: Removal of Eucalyptus Trees from Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
The County of San Mateo has recently approved MROSD's application for removal of eucalyptus trees at
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. This permit application was originally submitted in October 2005.
Staff will schedule removal of six eucalyptus trees at Pulgas in the fall months of 2006. The Board
approved the removal of these six trees,which are located on the lower portion of the Hassler Loop and
not on the ridgeline, in November 2005.
This work is consistent with the goals set in the 1994 Pulgas Ridge Restoration Plan. As promised to
neighbors,we are removing the eucalyptus trees in phases over a 20-year period. In November 2005, the
Board approved the next phase,removal of 6 large trees. The permit issued by the County of San Mateo
is for a three-year period for the removal of 15 total trees. Staff will request Board approval to remove
five additional trees in 2007 and four additional trees in 2008.
At the November 9, 2005 meeting, Board members recommended that staff take a more proactive
approach towards revegetating and controlling weedy plants in areas where eucalyptus trees have been
removed. This year, field staff has more frequently cut the thistles in the Hassler Loop area. A restoration
plan has been prepared to plant 240 shrubs, and native grass seed, shrub seed and acorns in these areas
over the next four years. Two volunteer planting days have already been scheduled for October 14 and 21,
2006.
The Board will be reviewing policy regarding invasive plants in December 2006 which will be another
opportunity to discuss the District's approach to invasive plant control, including large eucalyptus trees.
El CorteJe Maderafrailworl�
By Josh Moore May 22nd. We worked on a section of recommended trail width,this spot has
ROMP President the Methuselah trail, where it is good lines of sight and the rock will
singletrack, as it heads down to the serve as a visual choke point to keep
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space creek crossing at El Corte De Madera riders' speed down.
Preserve encompasses 2,817 acres in Creek,just below the intersection First we went through the brush and
the upper headwaters of the San with the bottom of the Giant flagged a line that would twist and turn
Gregorio Creek watershed. This Salamander Trail. and roll up and down, making the trail
watershed provides critical habitat for The heavy rains this winter caused fun,drain well,and more sustainable.
steelhead trout and coho salmon,both drainage to overrun a creek bed at a Then we began to remove the brush
federally threatened species on little bridge and ran down the trail where the trail would go. Once the
California's Central Coast. These causing erosion of the trail bed. The alignment was cleared,we removed the
species have experienced dramatic goal was to make sure that on both organic matter,or duff,from the lighter
population declines due to water sides of the bridge the trail went uphill. colored mineral soil.
diversion projects and from This meant a re-alignment of the
sedimentation associated with road trailbed onto a very steep sideslope. Next we cut a full bench. A large
construction, mining, grazing, and amount of dirt was needed to build up
timber harvesting. Because of the After some initial discussion about the trail where we decided to have it
Preserve's key location within the where the trail should line up, we pass through a redwood grove. At that
watershed, the extensive network of removed duff from above the trail and point, we built up a retaining wall and
former logging roads that comprise put it aside. Some of us began cutting filled it in with dirt we removed from
many of its trails, and the incredible a new bed in from above,while others above, out of the bench cut.
popularity of the Preserve among tore up the old bed and built up the The trail took shape and we used
hikers and mountain bikers, the new trail from below. McClouds to smooth out small bumps
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space The section closest to the bridge took in the trail and pack down the trail
District has worked in partnership with shape quickly,but the rest required the surface. Along the edge of the trail we
the National Marine Fisheries Service, removal of some serious roots and put the duff back that we had removed
California Department of Fish and moving many cubic yards of dirt. With to promote plant growth, restore
Game, and the Regional Water Quality much discussion and hard work, we habitat, and make the edge of the trail
Control Board to prepare a built a section of trail that I think we look as natural as possible. The trail
comprehensive program to protect all can be proud of. The new trail adds re-route is approximately 75 yards
downstream fish habitat.
a new grade reversal,two new flowing long, and should be an excellent change
ROMP is doing its part by helping out turns,and much to the trail from a over the flat,wide muddy trail that it
with trail maintenance and cyclist's perspective. From an replaces.
improvement projects at ECDM this environmental perspective,the new The Open Space District is closing
summer. So far we have had two on trail alignment will not flood and cause Giant Salamander and El Corte de
May 22 and June 3rd, and are planning siltation of the creek. Madera Creek trails at Skegg's this
a third for July 15th. closure for rehabilitation
On June 3rd,ROMP, the Bay Area Fall. The
few Trail and Mid peninsula Regional and realignment, may occur as early as
About ten of us showed up fora Ridge p gl S'n
hours of trailwork at ECDM on Open Space District got together to fix July,. Some of the work done will
a problem area on one involve heavy equipment to replace old
of ECDM's most culverts and install new ones.They will
popular trails, the El remain closed for 6 to 18 months and be
<s Corte de Madera reopened as narrow flowing singletrack
- Creek Trail. The through the trees. MROSD is putting
project was to re-align tremendous resources into keeping this
a section of trail preserve open to bikes. Please respect 4
around this mud bog the closures to ensure our continued
' just uphill from the enjoyment of this preserve.
intersection of the El
Craig Beckman,a maintenance
Corte de Madera supervisor for MROSD, and his staff
Creek Trail and the are incredibly talented and prodigious
Resolution Trail. The trail builders and maintainers. It is a
trail alignment we real privilege to work with them and
chose passes between learn.The next opportunity to do trail
some trees and rocks ,Mork at ECDM will be on July 15th.
and is about two feet Please contact Paul McKowan at
wide in places. While volunteer@openspace.org to sign up.
this is not the
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TO: Board of Directors
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DATE: August 18, 2006
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Dear Craig:
Thank you very much for joining me for breakfast last Tuesday.
I appreciated your articulate comments and suggestions that helped me to better
understand your concerns and priorities for our region and beyond.
While I have been a long-time supporter of efforts to protect and preserve the quality of
our environment, I learned a great deal from all of you. I agree with and share your
views. I will attempt to follow through, in discussions with my colleagues, to develop
ways to provide federal funding support and create policies that will protect the beauty of
our lands and their ecological well being.
I especially agree that working together we can better accomplish mutual goals.
Enclosed is the list of the meeting participants. Please do not hesitate to call my office if
we can be of assistance, or if you would like information or materials from Congressional
Research Service.
Thank you for your leadership and hard work in this critical area. I look forward to
meeting with you in the future and hope to continue to hear your views and suggestions
for ways I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Tom Lantos
Member of Congress
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 17, 2006
Audrey Rust, President
Peninsula Open Space Trust
3000 Sand Hill Road, Bldg. 1, Suite 155
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dear Ms.
As you may already know, the ?istrict has secured the $500,000 Habitat Conservation
Fund grant to assist in finalizing the purchase of the 183-acre Forde property. Coupled
with $500,000 from the District and $1,250,000 designated monies from Proposition
40, the District is looking forward to closing on this property by the end of the year. A
wonderful addition to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, this
property provides a key integral link in the eventual construction of a Skyline-to-the-Sea
trail in mid San Mateo County coast.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,
I would like to thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule and to write a
letter of support which enabled us to secure this very generous grant. We sincerely
appreciate your continual dedication and effort to help make the open space
preservation programs in the Midpeninsula area a success!
Sincere#'
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
Craig Britton
Subject: FW: [ROMP] Important MROSD Board meeting 8/23
From: Josh [mailto:mtbikes@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 6:46 PM
To: 'ROMP' ; rhull@brandranch.com; crriffle@earthlink.net; Henry Pastorelli
Subject: [ROMP] Important MROSD Board meeting 8/23
Recently, the Los Altos / Mountain View representative of the Board of
Directors for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Disctrict stepped
down, and on August 23 the Board will decide if a special election
will be held, or if the board will simply appoint a successor.
A special election would cost the district approximately $800, 000
which I believe would be money better spent on land acquisition.
However, appointing a successor means the appointee can run as an
encumbant the next time the seat is up for re-election in 2011 . An
appointment takes place much like a job interview, but in a public
forum.
I think it is important that the mountain bike community show up for
this meeting to be involved in this process, make sure the Board will
take into account the wishes of the mountain bike community as they
move forward. I plan on being there and will suggest that the MROSD
consider changing its bylaws so that an appointee is strictly interim,
and does not run as an encumbant. Furthermore, I think it would be
worthwhile for them to consider term limits for Board Members . Please
come out and let our voices be heard.
I would like to see a number of qualified cycling environmentalists
from Los Altos and Mountain View to contact the board of Directors and
express their willngness to serve on the Board of Directors, as they
will probably appoint a new board member becauase the process will be
significantly cheaper. We can best serve ourselves by having our
interests better represented on the board. The exact process for
applying for the appointment will be announced at the August 23rd
meeting.
The meeting will take place at the District office at 7 : 00pm, or
7:30PM. Please check the Agendas page before the meeting
http: //www.openspace.org/about—us/meetings.asp
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
650-691-1200
email: info@openspace.org