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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 07-14
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday,July 11, 2007
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,California
Please Note: 6:00 p.m. Forest Management Study Workshop
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
AGENDA
The Special Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. At 7:30 p.m.,the Board will convene the Regular Meeting,and,at the
conclusion of the Regular Meeting,the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting.
6:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
FOREST MANAGEMENT STUDY WORKSHOP-CONTINUATION
Review,discuss and comment on the Draft Forest Management Policy—K. Lenington
7:30 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—K.Nitz
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—K.Nitz
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Authorize the General Manager to enter a three-year agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection to conduct prescribed bums at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve,and to authorize District staff to
conduct a controlled bum at Russian Ridge in 2007 for habitat enhancement purposes—G. Baillie
REVISED CLAIMS
8:00* 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.
8:15 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.
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-07-78
Meeting 07-14
July 11, 2007
STUDY SESSION ITEM
AGENDA ITEM
Continuation o Stud(y SVion to Review Qraft Forest Management Policy
G NERAL MANAGER'S RECOMM DATION
Review, discuss and comment on the attached draft Forest Management Policy.
DISCUSSION
The Board of Directors held a study session on June 27, 2007 to receive a presentation from Dr.
Jerry Franklin of the University of Washington on ecological forest restoration techniques, and to
discuss the preliminary draft Forest Management Policy(see Report R-07-76). Following the
presentations at this meeting, the Board initiated discussions of the preliminary draft policy. Due
to time constraints, discussion of the item was continued to the next regular meeting.
Staff has incorporated initial input from the Board into a revised preliminary draft policy with
additions and changes indicated through stfikeeut and underline. The revised preliminary draft
policy is attached to this report (Attachment 1).
Following this study session, staff will incorporate the Board's direction into a complete draft
policy. This draft policy will be used as the basis for consultation with partner agencies and
regional stakeholders. Following the consultation process, staff will return to the Board with the
resulting revised draft policy.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The study session will not result in any action by the Board of Directors subject to CEQA
compliance.
Prepared by:
Kirk Lenington, Resource Planner II
Contact Person
Matt Baldzikowski, Resource Planner
June 2007 FOREST MANAGEMENT
15 FOREST MANAGEMENT
As of 2007, District lands encompass approximately 30,000 acres of forest and
woodland habitat. Approximately 11,500 acres consist of redwood and Douglas-fir
associated coniferous forest, located primarily in the northern Skyline area of the
District. These forests are often intermixed with a lesser component of hardwood,
primarily tanoak, madrone, California bay, black oak, and various live oaks.
The term forest applies to The remaining 18,500 acres consist of a variety of hardwood forest and woodlands.
habitats dominated by tree These consist of numerous oak species (coast, canyon, and interior live oak,black
species With a continuous or oak, blue oak, valley oak), madrone, tanoak, California bay, California buckeye,
nearly continuous canopy and riparian species such as red and white alder, big-leaf maple, various willow
covering substantial portions of
the landscape. species, California sycamore, and box elder.
woodlands consist of scattered Forest and woodlands within the District have been subject to significant historic
trees across the landscape modifications. Portions of the oak forests and woodlands have had a history of
intermixed with a significant cattle grazing and fuel wood procurement. The effects of these uses are not well
habitat component of other
vegetation types such as documented, but young dense stands (primarily live oak species) occur within the
grassland. preserves in areas of prior disturbance. These young dense stands often occur
along forest margins or have regenerated within areas that had been previously
cleared. At the other end of the spectrum are beautiful stands of large old majestic
oaks. Concerns about the reduction of oak forest and woodland within California
often center on their conversion to urbanized uses or commercial agriculture. The
primary role for the District is the preservation and protection of these forests and
woodlands, particularly considering the heavy urban growth pressures within the
San Francisco Bay Area.
Riparian hardwood forests have also been modified in areas by past land use
practices. These practices have typically whittled away at the width of the
corridors, in places narrowing the corridors to thin strips along the edges of creeks.
When riparian forests are modified in this manner, it is common for the species
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composition to change to those species that prefer to be near the water(typically
willow and alder), while reducing species that typically occupy elevated
floodplains such as sycamore.
The proximity of the redwood and Douglas-fir forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains
to the urban San Francisco Bay Area and associated ports of trade fostered the
development of an early and intense commercial logging industry. Commercial
timber harvest and milling activities were well underway beginning in the 1850's
within the La Honda Creek, Purisima Creek Redwoods, and El Corte de Madera
Creek Open Space Preserve areas. Timber harvest activities have generally altered
the forest stands by reducing the size and age of the stands and increasing the
density of the young growth. This is clearly evident when viewing the distribution
of old growth redwood stumps within the forests. A second round of logging that
focused on residual (left over) old growth and the second growth that re-sprouted
from the late 1800's clear cuts began in the 1950's-1960's. Tractor logging
continued within El Corte de Madera Creek and Purisima Creek throughout the
1970's and 1980's, resulting in third and fourth timber harvest entries into much of
the areas that are now protected by the open space preserves.
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Numerous roads were constructed to facilitate access to early timber(and grazing)
operations on the properties now owned by the District. These roads were often
constructed in locations, and utilizing methods that were insufficiently protective of
water quality and aquatic resources. The elimination or conversion of non-essential
roads and the judicious maintenance of essential roads will be necessary to protect
water quality and aquatic resources.
Pathogens are a significant threat to the District forests. The most notable pathogen
at present is (EhytQpthera ramorum)which is responsible for Sudden Oak Death
Syndrome, commonly known as SOD. A number of oak species are susceptible,
particularly tanoak, and additional host species include many other forest trees and
shrubs. SOD has the potential to seriously impact forests within the preserves and
the region, presenting a number of social and ecological concerns. The District
Board of Directors conducted a study session to develop forest disease policy in
November 2006.
All of the forest ecosystems within the District preserves evolved in association
with periodic fire. Fire suppression activities within the Santa Cruz Mountains, as
well as throughout the Western United States, have also had an effect on District
forests. The effects of fire suppression typically include an increase in forest
density, a build up of forest floor fuel loads, and a decrease in herbaceous forest
floor plant communities. Forest management actions can be undertaken to reduce
the severity of fires within the forest ecosystem and watersheds when these fires
occur. Additionally, forest management can achieve conditions suitable for the
reintroduction of fire into forest ecosystems, an ecological function that has been
largely absent, except under typically severe conditions, for the past sixty years.
The District has preserved large blocks of forest and woodland. The overall extent
of District land holdings within the greater Santa Cruz Mountain Bioregion is
exceptionally important to regional biodiversity and well suited to regional
ecosystem management. The state and county parks, Peninsula Open Space Trust
properties, and numerous conservation easements, together with the District
preserves, provide tremendous opportunities for regional forest preservation and
restoration.
Active conifer forest management on public lands is typically limited to relatively
small fuel management projects and controlled bums in old growth stands within
some state parks. This limits the majority of these forests to more hands off
management, requiring long periods of time where trees compete for food, water,
and sunlight. During this time period, which can take hundreds of years, the
dominant trees will persist, while the less dominant trees will be crowded out and
die. During much of this transitional period, habitat complexity and biodiversity
can remain relatively stagnant and simplified. Maintaining most of these protected
forests under the same management paradigm has the potential to suppress regional
biodiversity.
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From a regional perspective, old growth and late-seral conifer forests are very
Late-seral and old growth limited in distribution. Late-seral forests, or late-successional forests, are older
forest characteristics
forests that begin to develop some characteristics similar to old growth forests. The
typically include: large
widely spaced trees, thick initial development of late-seral redwood and Douglas-fir forests is generally
bark, large complex considered to take place between 80 to 300 years, and continue to persist for
branches, large standing centuries, with the oldest redwoods reaching an age of 1,000 to 2,000 years old.
snags in various stages of The District preserves have retained a significant "biological legacy"of residual
decay, large downed logs (uncut) single old growth trees and small stands of old growth, as well as a
on the forest floor, and a substantial older Douglas fir component. These biological legacies are known to
closed canopy. This
complex structure results in harbor significant remaining habitat components that are used by wildlife, from the
a very wide variety of canopy species such as marbled murrelets down to soil microbes.
habitat conditions and
results in tremendous The District's conifer dominated Preserves offer the opportunity to manage forest
biodiversity.
conditions to accelerate late-seral habitat conditions to promote biologically
Douglas- diverse, dynamic forest habitat, increase the extent of this limited habitat, and
.fir trees can
develop late-seral accelerate the development of forest structure for the benefit of protected species
characteristics faster than and for improved fire resistance.
redwood trees.
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Preliminary Draft Forest Management Policy
Goal: Manage District land to retain and promote biologically
diverse, dynamic forest conditions; maintain and enhance high
quality forest and aquatic habitat; encourage and enhance the
development of late-seral conifer forest; provide for visitor
experiences within diverse forest habitat; and promote District and
regional fire management objectiveswhere appropr4ate.
Policies and Implementation Measures
1. Inventory and assess District forest and woodland.
• Inventory and assess existing District forest conditions. Inventories within
hardwood stands should include forest age, structure, health, and an
evaluation of regeneration (growth of seedlings and young trees).
Inventories within conifer stands should have a particular emphasis on
forest age and structural characteristics, identification of biological legacies,
and the reconnection and restoration of late-seral habitat. Inventories
should also include the identification and assessment of any effects of
urbanization on the forests.
• Identify unique habitat features such as meadows, ponds, or other non-
forested communities. Evaluate the need for management to maintain
landscape heterogeneity and specialized habitat for non-forest wildlife and
vegetation.
• Inventor District forest wildlife with a articular emphasis on rare
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endangered, or threatened species or species of special concern, such as the
marbled murrelet, spotted owl, Vaux's swift, numerous raptor species, and
indicator species such as the pileated woodpecker.
• Inventory District forest to assess fuel loads and forest structure related to
fire. Identify access issues and District and community/regional fire
concerns.
Special status species include 2. Ensure that forest management activities are compatible
species listed by the:State of
California or the Federal with the protection of special status plant and animal species.
government as threatened or
endangered, state species of • Conduct time appropriate surveys for special status species to establish the
special concern, and presence or absence thereof, and identify essential habitat features (nest
California Native Plant trees, roosts, sheltering trees, springs, and ponds).
Societv's list 1B and 2.
• Manage forests to expand critical habitat for sensitive species by restoring
forest structure and habitat elements utilized by sensitive species to develop
and connect suitable habitat.
• Continue regular consultation with regulatory agencies and experts to
develop plans to protect and enhance habitat for sensitive species.
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3. Ensure that forest management activities are compatible
Riparian ecosystems are with riparian ecosystem and water resources protection and
streaniside ecosystems that
tire extremely important to policies.
numerous forest plant and
wildlife species. In 0 Protect riparian ecosystems and habitat to maintain natural hydrologic
addition to benef
its to
wildlift,such as fish and process, water quality, and wildlife benefits. Maintain essential riparian
amphibians, these functions, and if necessary enhance and restore riparian habitats.
ecosystems also play
critical roles regarding 0 Inventory and assess roads and trails on District forestlands to identify
forest hydrology and water significant erosion and sediment sources. Maintain essential roads to high
quality. The protection and standards, and eliminate or reduce to trail width all non-essential roads.
restoration of Riparian ecosystems is a primary (Water Resources, Chapter 7, Policies 7.3, 7.4).
component of Forest
Management. 0 Discourage forest management activities within riparian areas unless
justified and implemented for the specific purpose of restoring degraded
riparian habitat.
Snags are dead standing 4. Manage District conifer forests to sustain and encourage the
development of late-seral habitat conditions.
trees that are important to
a variety of species. As 0 Prepare Forest Management Plans for high priority District forests to
trees age and die, species
qfivoodpeckers and decay establish habitat goals and appropriate management treatments. Utilize
fi-orn broken branches restoration ecologists, forest ecologists, Registered Professional Foresters,
create new habitat niches or other resource management professionals to prepare plans, as
for a host of bird, bat, appropriate.
small mammal, amphibian,
and insect species. Snags
and large downed wood 0 Restore degraded forest habitats to promote the development of late- seral
(ire critical components Of habitat, forest habitat complexity, and to enhance biodiversity, where
high quality late-seral existing stand conditions and access permit. Utilize state of the art
forest communities. silvicultural (forestry)practices to restore degraded forests.
Late-seral redwood and 0 Protect existing residual old growth trees and stands, mature oaks, and most
Douglas-
,fir./brests are large, older Douglas fir trees. The conservation of these areas will take
generally considered to be precedence over other uses and management practices that are determined
some ofthe inostfire
resistant and resilient type to have an adverse effect on these resources.
Qffor(-W. • Maintain and/or create large snags and downed wood for wildlife habitat
where not a safety hazard.
Restoration f6rcsoy
in • Foster relationships with educational institutions, forest scientists and forest
iiinber that would be
a vailfible r coininerc
professionals to inform District forest management decisions based upon
fo ial
'Nah,. Reventiedcrived/roin sound, current science, and to contribute opportunities for continuing
omillercial fimbc r sales research of late-seral focused management. Seek grant opportunities and
conducted ill collilincti oil
partnerships for forest research and monitoring.
with restoration activities
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5. Provide necessary fire and fuel management practices to
protect forest resources and public health and safety.
Fire hazard reduction is a great concern for some Maintain essential roads for emergency fire access, and forest management
landowners,particularIv activities undertaken to reduce fire hazard
residential landowners.
Fire can also be a Maintain adequate fire clearance around District structures and facilities.
signi/icant threat to the
environment,particularly • Encourage neighboring property owners to maintain adequate fire clearance
water and aquatic
resources. around existing development. Consult with regulatory agencies to
encourage that construction of new development maintains fire agency
Shadedfuel breaks are an recommended setbacks for fire clearance between new development and
District forest and woodland.
example oJ'afuel reduction
project that the District can 0 Evaluate the potential to reduce forest fuel loading through the removal of
undertake. They consist of
areas where vegetation is smaller trees to reduce forest floor fuel buildup and ladder fuels.
thinned to break up
horizontal connectivity, 0 Coordinate with local fire agencies, CalFire, and local communities to
and lower growing "ladder define locations where fire protection infrastructure is desirable and
fuels", that can connect practical.
ground fire to tree canopy,
are removed. Enough tall
free canopy is retained to 0 Reintroduce fire as a resource management too] to reduce forest floor fuels
maintain shade to and reestablish fire for ecosystem health where stand conditions, access,
discourage the re-growth and public safety permit. Coordinate with other agencies for planning and
qf ladderfitiels. These implementation.
often require follow-up
maintenance.
0 Seek grant opportunities and partnerships for fuel management projects and
monitoring.
Sudden Oak Death (SOD)is a disease that has killed 6. Protect forest health from intense wildfire, pests, and
over one million native oak pathogens with high potential to cause damage.
and tanoak trees and
infests many other finest 0 Evaluate potential for forest loss to intense wildfire,pests and pathogens
species in Oregon and
California. There where effective methods are available and justified
currently is no cure for
SOD, and as with other 0 Clearings and light-gaps in forests will be limited in scale to reduce
extensive./brest diseases, a potential for weed establishment. Where activities occur within the forest
strategy may take decades to develop. The District edges, weed treatments and monitoring will be a component of
has adopted a ten-year treatment plan.
plan to slow the spread of
SOD, collaboratively study 0 Manage forest diseases when necessary to protect natural biological
impacts on wildland diversity and critical ecosystem functions. Regarding Sudden Oak Death
ecology and recreation, (SOD): detect, report and monitor infested areas; utilize sanitation and best
and develop a restoration management practices to control the spread of the SOD pathogen; train staff
strategy for heavily infested
tbrests. and educate the public; and support SOD research to guide land
management decisions (Vegetation Management, Chapter 4, Policy 4.1).
7. Monitor wildlife, water quality, and vegetation response to
forest management activities.
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June 2007 FOREST MANAGEMENT
• Conduct pre and post project wildlife and vegetation surveys with emphasis
on special status species.
• Monitor water quality upstream and downstream of forest management
activities that have the potential to negatively affect water quality or aquatic
resources.
• Periodically re-inventory forest conditions with a frequency adequate to
monitor forest response to management.
8. Provide educational opportunities for the general public and
recreational users regarding forest ecosystems and
management.
9 Place interpretive displays in accessible locations to inform and educate the
public about forest ecosystems, and management techniques employed on
District lands.
• Conduct public outreach to inform and gain support for District activities
within the local community.
• Conduct interviews with individuals related to past land use and history of
forested Preserves to compile historical details and perspectives on District
forest land. Include history into interpretation and educational opportunities
within the Preserves.
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Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-07-77
Meeting 07-14
July 11, 2007
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of a Three-Year Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CALFire)to Conduct Prescribed Burns at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, and Permission
to Conduct a rn in 200
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a three-year agreement with the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFire)to conduct prescribed burns
consistent with this report at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as an ongoing part of
the Grassland Management Implementation Plan.
2. Authorize District staff to work with CALFire to conduct a controlled burn at Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve in 2007 for habitat enhancement purposes.
BACKGROUND
At your regular meeting on July 26, 2000, you authorized the hiring of Rana Creek Habitat
Restoration to finalize the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve three-year grassland management
project. (see Report R-00-101). One finding was that prescribed burning, when combined with
other management techniques such as seeding and herbicide treatments, is a cost effective
method which to control yellow starthistle and Harding grass, and increase native plant cover
and diversity. For this reason, it is recommended that prescribed burning continue to be used as
a tool to manage grassland habitat at Russian Ridge. Burning and herbicide treatment have also
controlled Harding grass at Rancho de Guadalupe, and increased native grasses.
DISCUSSION
District staff has worked with Angela Petersen (Vegetation Management Plan Coordinator)from
the California Department of Forestry (CALFire formerly CDF), in preparing the agreement and
prescribed burn plan for Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Staff has a copy of the initial burn
plan and is waiting for the final plan. It is not anticipated that the final plan will have any
significant changes from the initial burn plan.
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The total area included in the agreement is approximately 254 acres(Exhibit 1). Within this
area, approximately 120 acres is proposed for burning in 2007.
The area which is planned for burning in 2007 is north of Russian Ridge gate RROL This is
shown on the attached map (Exhibit 2), which was mailed as part of the public notification and
has been posted at the project site.
Fire suppression and the absence of grazing has allowed non-native grasses to form a thick,
mulch layer that dominates many areas of Russian Ridge's grassland habitat. The non-native
species hinder the seedling emergence and survival of native plants, thus decreasing the diversity
of native species over time. Appropriately timed fire accomplishes the following objectives:
1) Removes the dense mulch layer produced by non-native, annual grasses, encouraging the
regeneration of native grassland wildflower species such as Johnny jump-ups (Viola
pedunculata), lupine species (Lupinus spp.), and California poppy(Eschscholzia californica);
2) Eliminates the year's seed production of yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitalis), and
reduces its seed bank;
3) Assists in the phased control of Harding grass (Phalaris aquatica), a non-native perennial
invasive grass.
Summer bums are scheduled to coincide with the flowering of yellow starthistle, thus effectively
reducing the seedbank for that year. If the District's goal is long-lasting control of yellow
starthistle and greater native species diversity, then management of the preserve will need to
include consecutive prescribed bums combined with other control methods such as mowing,
selective herbicide treatment, and seeding of native species in selected areas. Additional
opportunities provided by a prescribed bum at Russian Ridge include:
1) Reintroduction of fire to a grassland ecosystem requiring fire;
2) Reduction of fire hazard - the ridgetop grassland can function as a firebreak to stop fires
coming up from the slopes;
3) Provision of inter-agency hands-on training; and
4) Development of a model program to help educate the public.
Project Description
The prescribed bum would be conducted under CALFire's Vegetation Management Program.
By providing trained staff as in-kind labor and equipment, the District will offset its costs.
CALFire will be the lead agency for the project and has prepared the bum plan and CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) compliance documents. It will also obtain all permits,
provide personnel and equipment to conduct the bum, and assume liability for the bum. The
District will help prepare the site,provide staff to help conduct and monitor the bum, arrange
traffic control along Skyline Boulevard while the bum is in progress, and provide for public
notification.
The area proposed for burning in 2007, consistent with the attached map, will be contained by
existing roads, disc lines and trails, and will not exceed 144 acres. All trees and sensitive areas
will be protected from any impact during the bum. District staff proposes burning the northeast
part of the preserve that is bordered on the northeast by the disc line and Skyline Boulevard, and
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on the southwest by Alder Springs Trail, which also functions as a patrol road(see attached
map).
Notification
Neighbors, and those with an interest in: Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Windy Hill, Coal Creek,
Monte Bello, and Los Trancos Open Space Preserves have been advised of this project by a
letter, which includes a map of the proposed bum site. In addition, a media release is being
prepared.
CEQA Compliance
CALFire will act as the lead agency for this project and will prepare the CEQA documentation.
The District will act as the Responsible Agency, reviewing and commenting on the
documentation.
Prepared by:
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst
Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist
Contact person:
John Maciel, Operations Manager
Attachments:
Exhibit I —Map of Bum Agreement Area
Exhibit 2—Map of Area Proposed for Burning in 2007
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DEPARTMENT Of FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
PRESCRIBED BURNING PROJECT STANDARD AGREEMENT
RM-75(REV.7197) PRESCRIBED BURNING PROJECT STANDARD AGREEMENT
PROJECT NUMBER: RXNorth-31-CZU AGREEMENT NUMBER: RXNorth-31-CZU
PROJECT NAME: Russian Ridge VIAP
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this Day of 4,uly 20 07 by
And between the State of California through the Director of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Hereinafter
called "CDF", and
Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District
Hereinafter called "Cooperator, is intended to provide for site preparation, prescribed burning, and necessary follow-up
activities of an area owned or controlled by Cooperator as provided in Public Resources Code (PRC)4475 et seq. The
Prescribed Bum Plan for this project is appended to and made part of this agreement as attachment 1.
WHEREAS Cooperator certifies that he, (she,they)own or control a proposed prescribed bum area delineated on a
map incorporated within the Prescribed Bum Plan for this project and that this bum area is within the County of
San Mateo Upon Assessor's parcel numbers
and
WHEREAS CDF certifies that the Project,when successfully completed,will accomplish a purpose enumerated in
PRC 4475; and
WHEREAS CDF has determined that the anticipated public benefit from the proposed project will exceed the
foreseeable damage that could result from the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above date and will terminate upon satisfactory completion of
the prescribed burning project, but in no event will the term of this agreement exceed three(3) years.
2. As provided in PRC 4475.1, 4475.5, and 4476, CDF will incorporate all estimated costs within the Prescribed Bum
Plan for this Project and apportion the pro rata responsibility for CDF,the Cooperator, and any participating
federal land management agency. CDF estimated costs of project completion, as a portion of the total,will not
exceed the ratio of public benefits to total benefits upon federal lands. The Cooperator or other cooperator's to
CDF on this project, accepts the responsibility for the estimated costs of private benefits to be created
concomitantly with the public benefits. The Cooperators estimated pro rata costs, which are itemized in the
Prescribed Bum Plan, of the completed project will be $ 7579.20 In value.
3. Any equipment included in the Prescribed Bum Plan for this Project provided by the Cooperator to offset
estimated pro rata costs summarized in item#2 above will include all necessary operation, repair, and
maintenance expenses. All personnel similarly provided by the Cooperator shall be agents of the Cooperator
for purposes of Worker's Compensation. Owner shall indemnify CDF and hold harmless for any claims from
the above agents. CDF is likewise responsible for its equipment and personnel.
4. Any Cooperator may, in lieu of providing materials, services, or equipment to offset pro rata costs for private
benefits, establish a trust account or make a certificate of deposit payable to CDF for funds to equal the estimated
pro rata costs. Disbursement of any such funds to CDF shall be made within 15 days after satisfactory completion
of specified work.
5. The Unit Chief which approves the Prescribed Bum Plan for this project will designate an Incident Commander
(IC) (Fire Boss in PRC 4476). This IC shall have final authority to(a) approve, amend,and implement the
Prescribed Burn Plan, (b)determine that the fuel and weather are suitable, and that all crews and equipment are
ready, and (c) direct all work assignments of public employees and persons furnished by the Cooperator until the
prescribed burning is completed and the fire is declared out. The Unit Chief for this project is: John Ferreira
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
PRESCRIBED BURNING PROJECT STANDARD AGREEMENT
RM-75 KREV,7/97)Page 2 of 2
6. The CDF agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Cooperator against liability for damages of any nature arising
out of performance of the Prescribed Burning Project; provided the Cooperator provides CDF notice of any claim
or inquiry arising as a result of activities of the Prescribed Burning Project within ten (10)days of receipt. In the
same manner CDF agrees to indemnify any Cooperating public entity that has entered into a"Fire Protection
Cooperative Agreement"with CDF pursuant with PRC 4129.
This agreement and the Prescribed Bum Plan represent the entire contract between CDF and Cooperator. The Project
described within the Prescribed Bum Plan may incorporate several independent agreements with Cooperators or
agencies. This agreement may be amended at any time by mutual consent in writing. It may be canceled by either party
after giving 30 days advance notice. In the event Cooperator unilaterally terminates this Agreement, Cooperator shall be
responsible for all planning and site preparation costs incurred by CDF prior to termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto, upon the date first above written.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATOR
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection By:
Michael Williams
Acting (3eneral Manager
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
SURNAME
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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
PRESCRIBED BURN PLAN
PRESCRIBED BURNING PROJECT STANDARD AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT I
Statement of Pii=se:
This plan incorporates the requirements of CCR 1563 a-g (Application) and CCR 1564 a-b (Cost Sharing
Schedules). This Prescribed Bum Plan is intended to be an estimate and prediction of the outcome of applying fire
under a prescription for fuel modification and/or other benefits described herein. The impacts of this Plan have
been reviewed and found to be consistent with those anticipated in the Program Environmental Impact Report
(PEIR) (SCH#80100262) filed on May 18, 1981. This review was conducted by, or under the supervision of,the
signatory Registered Professional Forester (RPF), pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 752 and
756, and Title 14, California Code of Regulation (14 CCR), Section 1602. The environmental checklist is
attached.
Angela Petersen,Registered Professional Forester 42602
APPROVAL:
The Ranger Unit Chief will appoint an Incident Commander (IC) to function as the prescribed bum project
manager or fire boss (PRC 4476c) with final authority to amend, approve and implement this Plan to achieve the
project objectives. The components of this Plan will be recorded in the Incident Action Plan for the Project by the
IC,and become a portion of the official record for this Project.
APPROVAL: John Ferreira, Unit Chief
PART A: ITEMS 1-9
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PROJECT AND AREA DESCRIPTION
1. Project Identification
A. DATE: May 1, 2007
B. PROJECT NUMBER:RXNorth-031-CZU
C. PROJECT NAME:Russian Ridge
D. REGION:Northern UNIT: San Mateo-Santa Cruz
COUNTY:Santa Cruz BATTALION: 5
E. PROJECT IGNITION &CONTAINMENT PLAN prepared by(name and title):
Angela Petersen, VMP Coordinator
Eric Johnson, Battalion Chief
F. PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST(SECTION 3)PREPARED BY:
Angela Petersen, VMP Coordinator
Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
G. LIST OF AGENCIES SIGNATORY TO ATTACHED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR
PRESCRIBED BURNING (or n/a):
NIA
H. LIST OF PARTICIPATING PROPERTY OWNERS(or controllers).
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94002-1404
2.Burn Area Description
A. PROJECT LOCATION(narrative and legal description):
The project area is located to the southwest of Highway 35 along the main ridge between the radio facility
and Borel Hill named Russian Ridge (these features are labeled on the USGS maps). The legal
description is San Mateo County,portions of sections 16 and 17, 77S, R3 W MDB&M
B. PARCEL ZONING AND LAND USE DESCRIPTION
.The area is zoned parks and recreation and the future use is parkland
C. FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE(per CDF Manual of Instructions)
High
D. CFES WILDLAND RESPONSE AREA(per ECC Handbook)
C6 and EIA
E. PROJECT AREA TOTAL(gross acreage)
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274
F. PROJECT AREA NET(VMP acres--estimate)
274
3. Environmental Setting and Impacts
A. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT, OBJECTIVES AND METHODS
The Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve is a management unit of the South Skyline Region of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD). The entire preserve is comprised of about 1822
acres and 274 acres are proposed for treatment. The treatment area will be divided into a minimum of
burn areas to be burned on a rotation. The best location to divide the burn units is near the narrow middle
part of the burn area at the access road off Skyline Boulevard(at gate RR01). The northern Unit is 144
acres and the southern unit is 130 acres.
CDF and MROSD have conducted prescribed burns at this site on Russian Ridge in 1998 (80 acres), 1999
(145 acres) and 2002 (65 acres). The Russian Ridge Preserve is one of the best wildflower viewing areas
on the peninsula and offers abundant recreational opportunities for hikers, cyclists and equestrians.
Russian Ridge has also been under a restoration and management plan to reduce and control exotic,
invasive species and to increase the abundance of native plants. Prescribed fire is one tool that has been
used at Russian Ridge with proven results.
The objectives of the burn are:
■ Maintain the upper coastal prairie habitat and improve growing conditions for native plants.
■ Reduce fuel loading.
■ Provide interagency live fire training.
The burning will be conducted by hand with drip torches,fiisees and a CDF terra torch. Burning will be
conducted for one to two days during the period from July to October. Disk lines will be installed along
the Highway 35 corridor and will act as a control line along Highway 35. The disking is done on an
annual basis on all MROSD lands along Highway 35 in the area. An additional disk line will be installed
along the north boundary of the burn to tie in the Highway 35 control line to the Alder Springs Trail.
Hand lines will be utilized along areas where additional control is desired to keep fire from burning into
areas with heavier fuels along the Alder Springs Trail. All other control lines are existing roads and trails
that are maintained on an annual basis.
B. PROJECT TOPOGRAPHY, SLOPE AND ASPECT
The project area is located on a northwest to southeast trending ridge adjacent to Skyline Boulevard
(Highway 35). The 2572.foot elevation Borel Hill is located within the project area. The Alder Spring
Trail, which creates part of the burn area boundary, is the lowest elevation area at 2200.feet. Although
most of the burn area is along a broad gently sloping ridge, side slopes along the boundaries of the burn
area are up to 70%. The aspect is mostly south with the northern boundary along Skyline Boulevard at an
aspect to the north.
C. SOILS DESCRIPTION AND SENSITIVITY TO PROJECT ACTIVITIES
These soils in the project area from the Sweeney and Laughlin series and they are loams to clay loams and
stony clay loams. There are also many stony areas and rock outcroppings. The soils are derived from
shale or sandstone and from weathered igneous rock. The soil is rarely used for anything other that
grazing. In some areas the soil is very shallow. These soils support grasslands, brush and scattered oak
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and pine trees. These soils as well as most all soils in this Mediterranean climate typically begin to
revegetate with native species immediately after the burn.
D. VEGETATION COMMUNITY AND DOMINANT SPECIES
The vegetation type at Russian Ridge is the Coastal Prairie Grassland. This plant community has been
described as one of the most diverse and most threatened vegetation communities in California. The
Russian Ridge grassland is dominated by species such as purple needle grass(Nassella pulchra), June
grass(Koeleria macranthe), meadow barley(Hordeum brachyantherum), squirrel tail(Elymus elymoides)
and blue wild rye (Elymus glaucus). There are also abundant flowering perennials and herbaceous plants.
Russian Ridge is popular for its dazzling wildflowers. There are also significant infestations of exotic
species such as yellow star thistle (Centauria solstitialis)and other thistles as well as Harding grass
(Phalaris aquatica).
E. WILDLIFE/FISHERIES HABITAT AND SENSITIVITY TO PROJECT ACTIVITIES
No plant or wildlife species, state or federally listed, as threatened or endangered, has been identified in
the project area. The proposed burning in the coastal terraces will help to recreate the natural
disturbance regime that the native plants in these areas have evolved with to ensure their continued
existence.
California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii) and San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis
tetralaenia) are known to exist within the Mindego Creek watershed and adjacent watersheds. The closest
known site where these species have been observed is Mindego Lake approximately I mile southwest of the
burn area on the opposite side of Mindego Creek.
Everyone working on the prescribed burn will be briefed on how to recognize the San Francisco garter
snake and the California red-legged frog. Pictures will also be included in the Incident Action Plan,
which will be available for all personnel at the burn. Any potential sighting of these two species during
the burning operation will be communicated to the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander will
halt the burning operation at the soonest feasible time and location given containment and safety
constraints.
Wet areas around Alder Spring will be avoided by firing operations as well as the upper watershed areas
of two tributaries to Mindego Creek. Fire may be allowed to back down the slope toward these wet areas,
but will not be allowed to burn and smolder.
The season and prescription of the prescribed fire is designed to improve the habitat and ensure the
continued existence for sensitive species that exist in the coastal terrace prairie habitat. Fire exclusion is
one of the 4 major problems that have been identified leading to the decline of this habitat type.
F. CULTURAL RESOURCES AND SENSITIVITY TO PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Rock Wall—An historic rock wall approximately 500fieet long exists along a contour on the northern
portion of the burn area. This area will be avoided by heavy equipment. There will be no disturbance
to the rock wall caused by the burning operation.
Lithic scatter—A pre-historic site has been identified in an area along the Ridge Trail in the southern
burn area at the junction of two trails. This area will be flagged for avoidance and heavy equipment
will be restricted to the road surface. No soil disturbance will occur on the site.
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Bed Rock Mortars—A pre-historic site has been identified below the Alder Springs Road, outside of
the burn area. This area will be flagged for avoidance by burning operations and vehicles.
Archaeologist, Chuck Whatford, has visited the burn area, reviewed and approved the protection
measures and prepared the Confidential Archaeological Addendum, which is apart of this VMP.
G. SMOKE AND COMMUNITY SENSITIVITY TO PROJECT
Smoke mitigations include:
• Adherence to fuel moisture requirements in the prescription.
• Limiting the size of the burn to 380 acres or 6000 tons offuel.
• Anticipation of smoke behavior using weather data and fire weather forecasts.
• Patrol during the burn to evaluate smoke dispersal.
• Burning minimal amounts ofgreen material.
• Termination of the burn if smoke dispersal is inadequate.
0 Burning the in phases to evaluate smoke dispersal and minimize amount of smoke generated in one day.
H. PROJECT MAPS
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4. Burn Prescription
A. SCHEDULE: July I—January 30
B. FUEL DESCRIPTION: grassland fuel type
1) FUEL TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
a. Fuel Model(s) Used: 3
b. Describe Vegetation Under I"to 24"Tall:annual and perennial grasses and forbs
c. Describe Vegetation Over 24"Tall: coyote brush
d. Fuel Arrangement(within and/or outside project): continuous grass and intermittent brush
I to 4feet tall
e. Fuel Continuity (within and/or outside project) heavy coyote brush, grassland and
riparian vegetation outside project area
f. Surface Fuel Depth I to 4feet
g. Duff Depth(as applicable)n1a
2) FUEL LOADING:3 tons/acre
3) FUEL CONSUMPTION PLANNED: 85%
4) FUEL TREATMENT PLANNED: broadcast burn
5) NARRATIVE: Two separate burn areas have been established Unit I will be burned the first
year and Unit 2 will be burned the second year. After that the area will be re-evaluated to
determine the next priority for burning at Russian Ridge.
C. WEATHER AND FUEL MOISTURE
1) WEATHER DATA COLLECTION:
a. Location(s)Of Data Collection: Weather data will be collected at the site of the burn and may
be collected using a Remote Automated Weather Station or a standard Fire Weather Belt Kit.
The permanent weather stations at La Honda and the Ben Lomond Camp will also be utilized
to collect weather data.
b. Data Collected: Location, elevation, time, wind direction and speed, temperature, wet bulb,
RH, dew point, sky1weather observations. The weather data collected will be reported to the
VMP Coordinator daily, either by e-mail or fax. All weather data and forecasts will be
retained as part of the record for the VMP maintained by the VMP Coordinator,
c. Sampling Period: Weather data will be gathered each day for at least two days prior to the
burn. During fire season fire data must be gathered for 48 hours prior and 72 hours post burn.
During non-fire season the 72 hours post burn fire weather is not required, only 48 hours
prior.
d Forecasts: The VMP Coordinator will request a SPOT weather forecast prior to the burn day
as well as follow up forecasts during mop up and patrol.
e. Forecasting Entity: National Weather Service, San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey.
The websitefor requesting a Spot Weather Forecast is:
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f. Specifications, Warnings
N/A
g. Probability Of Adverse Weather(opt.)
N/A
h. Additional Comments
N/A
2) PRESCRIPTION FOR FUEL MOISTURE,WEATHER,AND SOILS
a. Relative Humidity(1/o): 30-80
b. Air Temperature(Dry Bulb OF): 45-80
C. Wind Direction: any
d. Wind Speed(mph): 0- 10
e. Fuel Moisture: I hour: 5-11
10 hour: 7- 14
100 hour:8- 16
Live FM.- 120
f. Soil Moisture:N/A
g. Duff Moisture:Such that the surface will carry fire but underlying layers are too moist to carry
when surface is burned. Actual conditions will be verified by test burning.
h. Precipitation and Days Since Rain: NIA
5. Fire Behavior Predictions
A. Enter outputs generated by computer calculations (in BEHAVE) using input parameters listed in the
fire prescription above or describe other methods used:
Fire Behavio w Predictions
Cool end of Rx Hot end of Rx Worst Case(hot end of Rx w/a head
fire)
Rate of Spread(chainsthour) 4.9-8.8 8.8-17.2 434
Flaint Ung1h(feet) 3.9-5.1 5.7-7.7 34
Scorch Height(feet) N/A - N/A N/A
Fireline Intgnsily ffltu/ft/s) 111-200 248-486 12,266
Probability of Ignition M) 23 66 66
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Cold and hot scenarios are based on a backing or flanking fire. Worst case scenario is based on a head fire
burning under the hot end of the prescription. Burn out time is expected to be about 2 hours with the maximum of
6 hours.
6. Smoke Management Plan
See attached Smoke Management Plan approved by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
7. PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN:
VMP Coordinator, Angela Petersen, and MROSD Public Information Officer, Gordon Baillie, will coordinate
the public notification far the project. MROSD will send an informational mailing to the nearby residents about
the planned burn. A News Release will be generated and distributed to local media. An information officer will
be on site during the burn. Neighbors will special needs or sensitivities will be contacted by telephone
regarding the planned burn date.
S.PROJECT TASKS OF PREPARATION(assignments for each cooperator)
The CDF Battalion Chief will ensure that all pre projectwork is completed as required by the burn plan and the
IAP. The Battalion Chief and the VMP Coordinator will prepare the LAP at least 2 weeks prior to the target
burn date.
9. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Section 2: PROJECT COST SUMMARY
;K,_Apportionment of Benefits
—X—Cost Summary
—X—CDF Resources Cost Summary Worksheet
—X—Private Cooperator Cost Summary Worksheet
Section 3: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
Section 4: INCIDENT ACTION PLAN
Plan attached
—X—Plan to be submitted with first activity report
Other Attachments
—X—RM-75;Prescribed Burning Project Standard Agreement
Interagency Agreement for Cooperative Use of Prescribed Fire
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Claims No. 07-11
Meeting 07-14
Date 7/11/07
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
7126 $91,42 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Co. 2 Fire Extinguishers
7127 $9.74 Anderson Engraving Engraving-Name Badges
7128 $120.30 AT&T Telephone Service-SFO/Alarm Service-FFO
7129 $612.00 Capestany, Mark Reimbursement-MLS Membership&Security Key Lease
7130 $86011 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
7131 $339.17 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
7132 $119.00 Coastal Sierra, Inc. Internet Service-SFO
7133 $624.86 Costco Office&Field Supplies
7134 $348.19 Cresco Equipment Rental Water Truck Rental
7135 $48.30 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies
7136 $428.77 Cube Solutions Ergonomic Supplies
7137 $1,064.57 Del Woods Consulting Services-Land Purchase Projects
7138 $458.75 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations
7139 $15,722.38 First Bankcard Field Supp.-2,993,30, Office Supplies-2,642.94 Computer
Exp-2,652.26 Bus, Mtgs-219.30 Conf./Training-1,589.75
Advertising/Subscriptions/Books-386.89 Uniform Exp-
546.15-P.A. Event Supp.-868.15 Vol. Supp.-103.15,Trail
Counter-630.1 1, Res. Repairs-3090.38
7140 $190.52 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services
7141 $172.52 Freeman, Matt Reimbursement-Mileage&Cell Phone
7142 $69.83 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
7143 $2,045.37 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies
7144 $83.62 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing Services-Staff Timecards
7145 $215.80 Hasler Financial Services,LLC Postage Meter Lease
7146 $250.75 ID Plus, Inc. Name Tags
7147 $127.56 Infante,Lisa Reimbursement-Mileage
7148 $67.12 Jackson-Hirsh, Inc. Laminating Materials
7149 $2,594,68 Jakaby Engineering Feasibility Study-Saratoga Country Club&Fremont
Older Joint Staging Area Project
7150 $45.00 Jim Davis Automotive Smog Check
7151 $142.80 Jobs Available Recruitment Ad-OSP 11
7152 $5,744.06 La Honda-Pescadero Unified School Tax Compensatory Fee-Coastside Protection Program
Dist.
7153 $40.00 LCC Peninsula Division League of Cities Dinner Meeting
7154 $15,87 Los Altos Hardware Field Supplies
7155 $90.71 Minton's Lumber&Supply Fencing Supplies
7156 $3016 Mountain View Garden Center Landscaping Supplies
7157 $1,200,00 Portola Park Heights Property Owners' Portola Heights Road Dues-4 Parcels
Association
7158 $2,165.00 Pringle Tractor Co. Disking&Mowing Tractor Rental-SFO
7159 $15.00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Uniform Repair
7160 $153.00 Rich Voss Trucking, Inc. Rock Delivery-FFO Baserock For Stock
7161 $500.85 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
7162 $8,530.56 San Mateo County Fire Services Fee-Per Coastal Agreement
7163 $690.00 San Mateo County Fire Department CDC Crew-Fire Safe Projects
7164 $104.00 Santa Clara County-Office Of The Fingerprinting Services
Sheriff
7165 $1,437.50 Solutions Partners, Inc. Executive Recruitment Services
7166 $84.44 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses
7167 $671.69 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
7168 $1,261.86 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies
7169 $64.80 Turf& Industrial Equipment Co. Tractor Supply
Page 1 of 2
Claims No. 07-11
Meeting 07-14
Date 7/11/07
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
7170 $25.30 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
7171 $53710 United Site Services, Inc. Sanitation Services-FFO
7172 $260.92 VP 11, LLC Event Supplies
7173 $308,32 Williams, Mike Reimbursement-Mileage&Cell Phone
Total $50,784.57
• Urgent Check Issued 6/28/07
• Urgent Check Issued 7/3/07
` Urgent Check Issued 7/05/07
* Urgent Check Issued 7/5/07
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Claims No. 07-11
Meeting 07-14
Date 7/11/07
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
7126 $91.42 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Co. 2 Fire Extinguishers
7127 $9.74 Anderson Engraving Engraving-Name Badges
7128 $120.30 AT&T Telephone Service-SFO/Alarm Service-FFO
7129 $612,00 *1 Capeslan,,Mark Reimbursement-MLS Membership&Security Key Lease
7130 856.54 $06&21 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
7131 $339.17 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
7132 $119.00 Coastal Sierra,Inc. Internet Service-SFO
7133 $624.86 Costco Office& Field Supplies
7134 $348.19 Cresco Equipment Rental Water Truck Rental
7135 $48.30 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies
7136 $428.77 Cube Solutions Ergonomic Supplies
7137 $1,064.57 Del Woods Consulting Services-Land Purchase Projects
7138 $458,75 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations
7139 $15,722.38 *2 First Bankcard Field Supp.-2,993.30 Office Supplies-2,642.94 Computer
Exp-2,652.26 Bus. Mtgs-219.30 Conf./T rain ing-1,589.7 5
Advertising/Subscriptions/Books-386.89 Uniform Exp-
54615 P.A. Event Supp.-868.15 Vol.Supp.-103.15 Trail
Counter-630.1 1 Res, Repairs-3,090.38
7140 $190.52 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services
7141 $172.52 Freeman, Matt Reimbursement-Mileage&Cell Phone
7142 $69.83 G&K Services, Shop Towel Service
7143 $2,045.37 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies
7144 $83,62 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing Services-Staff Timecards
7145 $215.80 Hasler Financial Services, LLC Postage Meter Lease
7146 $250.75 ID Plus, Inc. Name Tags
7147 $127.56 Infante, Lisa Reimbursement-Mileage
7148 $67.12 Jackson-Hirsh, Inc. Laminating Materials
7149 $2,594.68 Jakaby Engineering Feasibility Study-Saratoga Country Club&Fremont
Older Joint Staging Area Project
7150 $45.00 Jim Davis Automotive Smog Check
7151 $142.80 Jobs Available Recruitment Ad-OSP 11
7152 $5,744.06 *3 La Honda-Pescadero Unified School Tax Compensatory Fee-Coastside Protection Program
Dist.
7153 $40.00 LCC Peninsula Division League of Cities Dinner Meeting
7154 $15.87 Los Altos Hardware Field Supplies
7155 $90,71 Minton's Lumber&Supply Fencing Supplies
7156 $30.26 Mountain View Garden Center Landscaping Supplies
7157 $1,200.00 Portola Park Heights Property Owners' Portola Heights Road Dues-4 Parcels
Association
7158 $2,165.00 Pringle Tractor Co. Disking&Mowing Tractor Rental-SFO
7159 $15-00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Uniform Repair
7160 $15100 Rich Voss Trucking, Inc. Rock Delivery-FFO Baserock For Stock
7161 $500.85 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
7162 $8,530.56 *4 San Mateo County Fire Services Fee-Per Coastal Agreement
7163 $690.00 San Mateo County Fire Department CDC Crew-Fire Safe Projects
7164 $104.00 Santa Clara County-Office Of The Fingerprinting Services
Sheriff
7165 $1,437.50 Solutions Partners, Inc. Executive Recruitment Services
7166 $84.44 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses
7167 $671.69 Tadco,Supply Janitorial Supplies
7168 $1,261.86 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies
7169 $64.80 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Tractor Supply
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# Amount Name Description
7170 $2530 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
7171 $53720 United Site Services, Inc. Sanitation Services-FFO
7172 $260.92 VP 11, LLC Event Supplies
7173 $308.32 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Mileage&Cell Phone
7174 R $145.15 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service
7175 R $235.64 AT&T Telephone Service-AO/Voice Mail Service-AO
7176 R $17.73 AT&T/MCI Long Distance Fax Service-SFO
7177 R $275.00 *5 Brad Kiefert Fencing Supplies
7178 R $60.00 Britton, L.Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone
7179 R $148.30 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance&Repair
7180 R $75.21 Correia,Anthony Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses
7181 R $336.92 FedEx Kinko's Printing Services
7182 R $5,329,68 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Black Mountain Trail Restoration
7183 R $2,075.51 Home Depot, Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
7184 R $40.00 Jurich,Michael Reimbursement-Cell Phone
7185 R $142,08 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service-AO
7186 R $333.44 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
7187 R $685.85 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation
7188 R $2,165.00 Pringle Tractor Disking&Mowing Tractor Rental-SFO
7189 R $58.71 Rice, Sally Reimbursement-Training Supplies
7190 R $1,277.60 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
7191 R S436.96 San Jose Water Company Water Service
7192 R $48.41 The Ed Jones Company Uniform Expenses
Total $64,69+76
$64,668.09
1 Urgent Check Issued 6/28/07
*2 Urgent Check Issued 7/3/07
*3 Urgent Check Issued 7105/07
*4 Urgent Check Issued 7/5/07
*5 Urgent Check Issued 7/10W
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
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FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
DATE: July 11, 2007
RE: FYI's
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July 5, 2007 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Dear Open Space Neighbors and Visitors:
I'm writing to let you know that a controlled burn(fire), involving approximately 120 acres, is scheduled
to take place at the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve on or after July 24. The actual date of the burn is
dependent on the immediate weather, fuel (vegetation) conditions, and availability of fire suppression
equipment and staff. The burn should be completed in one day, but may extend to two days if the
weather conditions change during the bum.
This controlled burn is a joint project, overseen by the California Department of Forestry (CDF). For
maximum safety and protection, a total of at least ten fire engines from local fire agencies, with at least
30 crew members, one bulldozer, a hand crew, and other staff will all be on hand for the duration of
the burn. Public safety and control of the fire is the primary consideration of the staff involved.
Through the use of existing fire breaks, disc lines, fire roads, trails, hand lines, and "blacklining," a
safe boundary will be created around the entire burn area. The burn will only be authorized to take
place if every necessary condition is met and all safety measures are set in place. If any condition is
not fully met, then the burn will not take place. A similar controlled bum has taken place three times
before in the last eight years at this site.
"Blacklining," which consists of burning a series of smaller areas to create additional fire breaks and
delineate the boundary of the larger burn, will take place on one day during the prior week (July 16 -
20). At the time of the burn, general visibility in the immediate area may be impaired due to smoke.
In addition, smoke may be visible from various points in the midpeninsula area. Members of the public
are advised that smoke emanating from the burn area is not cause for alarm. However, for safety
reasons, Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve will be closed to the public for the duration of the burn.
As part of the District's Grassland Management Study, controlled burning is one method being used to
reduce the growth and spread of yellow starthistle, an invasive non-native plant species. Controlling
these invasive plants is essential to restoring the preserve to native grasses and wildflowers.
A map of the proposed burn site is included on the back of this letter. If you have any questions
regarding this project, please contact Gordon Baillie at (650) 691-1200. The District's Board of
Directors will be reviewing this project at their regular meeting scheduled for July 11, 2007. Copies of
the agenda for this meeting, and the Board report be obtained from the District's website at
www.openspace.org.
Sincerely,
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Operations Manager
CC: MROSD Board of Directors
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
San Mateo County Planning Commission
County Government Center
455 County Center, 2nd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
By Facsimile (650) 363-4849
By e-mail: planning-commission @co.sanmateo.ca.us
Re: PLN 2007-00203
Proposed Amendment to RM Zoning District Section 6317A
Planning Commission Agenda of June 27, 2007
Dear Commissioners:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District)provides open space and
recreational services to the residents of San Mateo County. We purchase and preserve
valuable open space lands, some of which fall within the RM Zoning Classification.
We have received notice of the County's intention to consider an amendment to the RM
Zoning Ordinance at the Planning Commission meeting of June 27, 2007. While of course
we are supportive of the County's efforts to preserve valuable open space resources, and
have worked many times collaboratively with your staff to accomplish this goal,we
strongly believe an amendment is needed to permit park and open space agencies to
continue to protect those resources when purchasing land in the RM Zone.
Proposed Section 6317A as currently written would create an obstacle to the preservation of
RM lands by open space and park agencies. If the goal of the amendment is to retain the
optimum amount of RM land for open space, the proposed amendment needs to provide for
those situations in which park and open space agencies and nonprofits acquire RM lands
solely for park and open space purposes.
The District, like the County Park Department, Peninsula Open Space Trust, and other open
space entities active in San Mateo County, purchases virtually all of its open space and
parkland via negotiated purchases. Some of these purchases were only successful because
the seller was willing to sell a portion of his or her undeveloped RM land, retaining the
remainder for a variety of personal or business reasons.
For example, the District purchased a portion of two RM-zoned properties in the Skyline
Boulevard area for open space preservation. The District acquired a portion of the 35-acre
Butler property(APN No. 067-410-260). The seller divided the land and gifted 29 acres to
the District. The seller retained 5.2 acres on which his residence is located. The District
purchased a portion of the 50-acre Aitken property(APN Nos. 078-210-300 and 078-210-
330). The seller divided the land and retained the 6-acre remainder upon which his
residence is located. In both cases, the owners wished to retain the remainder parcel on
which their current residence is located. The District would have had much more difficulty
33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:PeteSiernens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
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succeeding in these purchases if the sellers' remainders were subject to more stringent
development prohibitions simply because they sold part of their lands for open space
preservation. In these cases, Section 6317A would function as a powerful disincentive to
sell land for open space purposes and defeat the very goals the County is trying to achieve.
The likelihood of such negotiations being successful is enhanced when the District is able to
purchase a portion of an RM parcel, with the owner retaining the remaining land.
Sometimes, as in the examples above, the remainder is already developed with the seller's
residence. Sometimes it is undeveloped. This flexibility allows the District to negotiate for
the preservation of the maximum amount of RM land. After the land division for purposes
of the sale to the District, the seller has the assurance that he or she can either continue to
reside on the remainder, with such existing or future uses as are consistent with County
Zoning and General Plan requirements.
Accordingly, as written, Section 6317A would completely eliminate this important open
space preservation tool. The seller of open space would be left with a remainder parcel
subject to a conservation easement and thus be precluded from either developing the
remainder, or even engaging in the normal expansion of permitted or conditionally
permitted uses that a landowner in another zone could pursue.
Addition of a simple provision to Section 6317A would resolve this problem, while still
accomplishing the County's principal goal.
We respectfully urge the Commission to add the following provision to Section 6317A:
"SECTION 6317A CONSERVATION OPEN SPACE EASEMENT. Require, after
any land divisions, except land divisions by government agencies or nonprofit
organizations solely for the purpose of preservation of open space and recreational
land, that the applicant grant to the County(and the County to accept) a conservation
easement containing a covenant, running with the land in perpetuity, which limits the use of
the land covered by the easement to uses consistent with open space (as defined in the
California Open Space Lands Act of 1972 on January 1, 1980.)"
This amendment furthers the purposes set out in the Staff Report and Mitigated Negative
Declaration for this project. It is consistent with the provisions of the California Open
Space Lands Act. It is consistent with the County's own Local Coastal Plan. Section 1.2 of
the Plan adopts the definition of development set out in the Coastal Act and similarly
contains a provision excepting situations where "a land division is brought about in
connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreational use."
On Page 13, the Negative Declaration states: "The intent of this zoning designation is to
prioritize the preservation of open space and natural resources, while allowing a moderate
amount of specified types of development." The language we propose will more effectively
accomplish this goal than will discouraging a willing seller from dividing his or her land for
open space purposes, with a resulting loss of otherwise permitted development rights.
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We would respectfully request that a similar provision be added to the RMICZ Zoning
Ordinance for the same reasons.
Very t y yours
L. Craig Britton,
General Manager
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David Holland, Director, San Mateo County Parks Department
Project Planners Matt Seubert and William Gibson
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June 29,2007
Laura DiBetta
Land Trust Accreditation Commission
112 Spring Street, Suite 204
Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
Dear Ms.DiBetta:
On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District), I am pleased to express my strong support for
Peninsula Open Space Trust's(POST)application for accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
For the last 30 years,the District and POST have shared a similar mission representing one of the model private and public
conservation partnerships in the nation. Both organizations are interested in permanently protecting lands on the San
Francisco Peninsula. In addition,natural resource and wildlife protection are at the core of our respective missions,as well
as encouraging use of these lands for ecologically sensitive public recreation and to promote compatible agriculture. In the
last couple of years,the District has incorporated agriculture and grazing into its master plan as part of its Coastside
Protection Program for the San Mateo County Coast.
The District and POST, in addition to sharing a common mission,have enjoyed a unique relationship and provided a leading
model in the nation for private&public land conservation. Each organization has utilized the other's strengths to preserve
over approximately 80,000 acres in fee and easement on the San Francisco Peninsula. POST,as a non-profit organization, is
extremely successful at taking advantage of key open space property purchases as they come available. Whereas,the
District,as a government agency,offers the day-to-day management of lands providing resource protection and natural open
spaces for low intensity use by the public.
To date,the District has purchased and protected 11,152 acres of property in fee and easement in cooperation with POST,
which is approximately 20%of the 55,605 acres owned and managed by the District. Of that,a number of properties were
key in establishing a contiguous greenbelt and linking the regional trail systems on the San Francisco Peninsula.
POST was an early adopter in using conservation easements to protect and preserve open space lands. During 1990s POST
monitored the District's conservation easements. In 1998 POST trained and helped the District establish its volunteer
assisted conservation easement-monitoring program. To date,the District has 18 conservation easements,which are
routinely monitored by a group of District volunteers based upon the POST model.
POST is an excellent partner as a private land trust organization. They have consistently purchased lands of key significance
on the San Francisco Peninsula,been an early adopter of new land protection techniques,and worked in partnership with the
District and other land preservation and land management agencies to preserve and protect the beautiful open spaces in San
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,and Santa Cruz Counties. POST would be a exemplery recipient of Land Trust
IAllian accreditation certification program and has the District's full support.
"ian accreditation certification pro,
Since ely,
L. Craig Britt n
General Manager
Cc: Audrey Rust,Peninsula Open Space Trust
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Curt Riffle,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
Integrated Resource Planning and Management.g,ogram
Monthly Summary: May 2007
Natural Resource Planning and Management Lead Progress
Project/Description Department
Cultural and Historic Resources
Conducted document review and on-site
Thomewood OSP Use and Management Plan Planning meeting with Andy Schilling to discuss
family records of Schilling estate detailing
historical use of property.
Ecological Restoration
Education Interpretation
Environmental Remediation
Pulgas Soil Investigation Planning Awaiting sign-off from San Mateo County
Environmental Health Department.
Rare,Threatened and Endangered Species
Management
San Gregorio Creek Watershed Fisheries Consultants finalized reports on results of
Assessment Planning habitat assessments within La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve.
Resources Inventory
Conducted ground-truth activities to support
South San Mateo County Vegetation Mapping Planning joint POST/MROSD vegetation mapping
project south of San Gregorio Creek
Watershed.
Resource Program Planning and Policy Development
Planning Selected focus areas and structure for next 5-
Resource Management 5-Year Strategic Plan Operations
year plan covering 2008 through 2013.
Public Affairs
La Honda Master Plan Planning Developed Resource Management focus areas
for Master Plan and identified key projects.
Developed draft Policy language and
Forest Management Policy Planning contracted with expert to review policy and
resent information to Board.
Vegetation Management
Conservation Grazing Program—Former Big Planning Installed additional gates and watering
Dipper/Silva Ranches Operations troughs for grazing operation. Initiated
Real Property temporary lease for property.
Sprayed,pulled and torched broom, fennel,
Harding grass, ivy and thistle at Bear Creek
Redwoods, El Corte de Madera, El Sereno,
Foothills,Fremont Older, La Honda,Long
Ridge, Monte Bello,Picchetti,Purisima
Creek Redwoods, Rancho San Antonio,
Invasive Pant Control Operations Russian Ridge, Saratoga Gap, Skyline Ridge,
Public Affairs Thomewood and Windy Hill.
Field staff received annual herbicide safety
training.
Volunteers and staff pulled broom at Purisima
Creek Redwoods.
Conduced environmental review and prepared
Monte Bello Training Burn Operations draft CEQA document. Sprayed Harding
ass.
Staff helped coordinate and attended Sudden
Oak Death training at Presentation Center
Sudden Oak Death Operations with field demonstrations in Bear Creek
Redwoods, and a community meeting in
Woodside.
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Worked with consultant on development of
Public outreach program, integrated pest
Slender False Brome
Operations management program and environmental
Public Affairs evaluation.
Continued surveys on private properties.
Water Quality Protection
Thornewood OSP Schilling Lake Assessment and Reviewed and provided comments on draft
Planning report for Schilling Lake habitat suitability
Restoration
and ecolo ical health analysis.
Completed preliminary planning for public
Dennis Martin Creek Road at Thornewood Planning access and conducted Use and Management
Committee meeting to present preliminary
project.
5-Year MOU with CA Dept. Fish and Game: Lake Planning permit approved, completed CEQA.
and Streambed Alteration Agreement Operations
ECdM Watershed Protection Program Planning erationsOngoing sediment monitoring.
San Francisquito Creek Watershed Proposition 50 Planning Developed contract with San Francisco
Grant Estuary Project for grant projects.
San Gregorio Creek Watershed Proposition 40 Continued discussions with grant partners
Grant Planning regarding MROSD participation for
production of watershed plan.
Wildlife Management
Nesting boxes Operations Monitored bluebird&kestrel nest boxes.
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July 5, 2007
John Maltbie, County Manager
San Mateo County
400 County Center, Hall of Justice
Redwood City, CA 94063
Re: Agreement Between San Mateo County and Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District
(Regarding Fire Services)—Fire Services Fee for Land Purchases Semi-Annual Installment
Dear Mr. Maltbie:
On behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District), I am forwarding the Fire
Services Fee payment to you resulting from the District's property purchases within San Mateo
County (County) in the Coastside Protection Area, as outlined in our March 2004 Agreement.
The District and County entered into the contractual Agreement for the provision of fire-related
services to District lands in the Coastside Protection Area that are not currently provided within
the State Responsibility Area by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CDF). According to the Agreement, the District will, in exchange for the County's fire
services, compensate the County by means of a Fire Services Fee.
The District has purchased one additional property within the Coastside Protection Area since its
last report to you on December 20, 2006. This property is:
1) The 707.48-acre Tunitas Creek Ranch property previously owned by Peninsula Open
Space Trust(POST) (APN 066-260-040, 081-090-020, 081-090-040, 081-090-050),
purchased on February 23, 2007. In accordance with section 5.a of the Agreement, the
averaged assessed value in the District's Fiscal Analysis ($460 per acre increased at two
percent per year, or$488.15)was used to calculate the General Tax Rate for APN 08 1-
090-040 and—050, the remaining properties used the current assessed values for the tax
rate. The Fire Service Fee for this property is $340.41.
The calculation of the annual Fire Service Fee for this property is contained in the table below:
APN 081-090-020 512.88 $3,331.21 258.17
APN 081-090-040 71.97 $351.27 27.23
APN 081-090-050 120.03 $585.93 45.41
APN 066-260-040 2.60 $123.87 9.60
Total Service Fee Due 340.41
33o Distel Circle 650-691-i2oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos CA 94022 650-69i-048S fax www.openspace.org
-1404 Curt Riffle,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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The Agreement requires the District to make Fire Services Fee payments to the County in two
semi-annual installments for any land purchases completed by the District within the Coastside
Protection Area. In accordance with the Agreement,please find enclosed the Fire Service Fee of
$8,530.56. This Fire Service Fee includes the installments for the following properties:
0 $452.77 for Miramontes Ridge (APN 056-440-010, 060, 070 and APN 056-450-020)
0 $1,363.61 for Rapley Ranch(APN 078-210-370 and 080-320-170)
0 $241.49 for Portal Lookout (APN 085-130-050)
0 $34.71 for Forde(APN 066-240-020)
0 $14.17 for Peery (APN 067-370-010 and APN 067-310-030)
0 $6,253 for Driscoll (APN 078-270-010, 020, 030; APN 078-290-010, 020, 030, 060;
APN 082-140-020; and APN 082-170-010, 040)
0 $170.20 for Tunitas Creek(APN 080-090-020, 040, 050 and APN 066-260-040)
Enclosed,please find a table clarifying a payment schedule for the Coastside properties the
District purchased to date that are subject to this Agreement.
In February 2007, the District sent a one-time payment of$50,000 to the County towards the
purchase of a four-wheel drive fire engine to provide fire services to District owned and
managed land within the Coastside Protection Area in accordance with Section 5(e)of the Fire
Services Agreement. By February 2008,the County is to provide the District with evidence of
the purchase of this vehicle and ensure that the engine displays an authorized District logo
identifying the District as a participating funding agency. Please contact Gordon Baillie,
Operations Management Analyst, at the District when you need the artwork for the District logo.
The District looks forward to hearing about the purchase of this much needed four-wheel drive
fire engine.
We would also like to remind the County that the District is still in litigation regarding the
validity of the Annexation of the Coastside Protection Area, which is the subject of the
Agreement. Should the litigation rescind the Certificate of Completion for the Annexation,or
otherwise result in the Annexation not being final or effective,the District expects that any fire
services fee payments made to the County for purchases in the Coastside Protection Area would
be reimbursed to the District, as the District's obligation to pay the fire services fee under this
Agreement is specifically contingent on the Annexation being final and effective.
Sincerely,
C C,
Michael C. Williams
Real Property Manager
cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
FIRE SERVICE FEE
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Purchase Install Install --Install Install
Assessor Parcel No. Date General Tax Rate %Fire Service Fee 1/1/06 7/1/06 1/1/07 7/1/07
Miramontes Ridge
E5-6-440-010 8/30/2005 $3,298,0 0.0775 $255.60
056-440-060 $3,298.06 0.0775 $255.60
05-6440-070 $3,298,07 0.0775 $255.60
056450-020 $1,661.00 0,0775 $120.98
Sub-total $887.78 $443.89 $443.89 $452.77 $452.77
Rapley Ranch
078.210-370 1/10/2006 $10.01 0.0775 $775.78
080-320-170 $24,490 0.0775
Sub-total $2,673.75 na $1,336.88 $1,336.88 $1, 63.61
Portola Lookout
085-130-050 1111/2006 i-6,109.80 0,0775 $473.51 na $236.75 $236.75 $241.49
Fords 1
066-240-020 10/31/20D6 $895.66 0.0775 $69A1 he na $34.71 $34.71
POOEY
067-370-010 11/29/20D6 $186.47 0.0775 $14.45
067-310-030 $179.23 0.0775 $13.89
Sub-total $28.34 na na $14.17, $14.17
Driscoll
07-8-270-01 0 12/15/2006 $2,813.16 0.0775 $218.02
078-270-020 $495.42 0.0775 $38.40
078-270-030 $10 904.88 0,0775 $845.13
078-290-010 $15,350,47 0.0775 $1,189.66
078-290-020 $27,684.91 0.0775 $2,145.58
078-290-030 $12,86413 0.0775 $996.97
078-290-060 $26,679.57 0.0775 $2,067.67
082-140-020 $1,351.26 0.0775 $104.72
082-170-010 $28,647.04 0.07751 $2,220.15
082-170-040 $34,592.64 0.07751 $2,680.93
Sub-total 1 $12,60722 na na $6,253.61 $6,253.61
Tunitas Creak Ranch
081-090-020 $3,331.21 0,0775 $258.17
081-090-040 $35117 0.0775 $27.22
08-1-090-050 $585.93 0.0775 $45.41
066 260-040 $123.87 0.0775 $9.60
$340.40 na na na $170.20
TOTAL $8.5".56
7/5/2007
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July 5, 2007
La Honda Pescadero Unified School District
P.O. Box 189
Pescadero, CA 94060
Attn: Superintendent Jim Beard
Re: Agreement Between La Honda Pescadero Unified District(LHPUSD) and Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District(MROSD)—Report of Purchase and Semi-annual
Installment of Tax Compensatory Fee
Dear Superintendent Beard:
On beh
alf of M g p
MROSD, I am forwarding a report on the semi-annual installment of the Tax
Compensatory Fee resulting from MROSD property purchases within the LHPUSD boundary
and the MROSD Coastside Protection Area, as outlined in our March 2004 Agreement. The
Agreement became effective on September 7, 2004 when the Certificate of Completion of
Annexation was recorded, extending the MROSD boundary to the Pacific Ocean from the
southern border of Pacifica to the Santa Cruz County line.
The Agreement requires the District to make Tax Compensatory Fee payments to LHPUSD in
two semi-annual installments for any lands purchases completed by the District within the
Coastside Protection Area. For the period January Is'- June 30th this year, MROSD did not close
escrow on any new properties within the LHPUSD and the Coastside Protection Area.
Consequently, please find the enclosed Tax Compensatory Fee payment of$5,744.06 for
properties purchased previous to December 31,2006. This Tax Compensatory Fee includes
installments for the following properties:
• Ra le Ranch (APN 080-320-170)- $403.41
Rap ley
• Portola Lookout(APN 085-130-050) - $210.97
• Driscoll Ranch(APN 078-290-010, 020, 030, 060)- $5,129.87
Enclosed, please find a table clarifying a payment schedule for the above-mentioned properties
MROSD purchased to date that are subject to this Agreement. For this installment the Tax
Compensatory Fee for both Rapley Ranch and Portola Lookout properties has been increased by
2%per the Agreement.
The Agreement between LHPUSD and MROSD also requires that by August 1 of each year,
LHPUSD report to MROSD the nature, scope and costs of the environmental education services
LHPUSD provided during its prior fiscal year. We did not receive this report from you for the
2005-2006 fiscal year. We look forward to receiving this years and last years report from you
describing the nature, scope, and costs of the environmental education services LHPUSD
provided during this past 2 years.
33o Distel Circle 650-69rr2oo 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 Curt Riffle,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton
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Superintendent Jim Beard 2
7/5/2007
We would also like to remind LHPUSD that the District is currently in litigation regarding the
validity of the Annexation of the Coastside Protection Area,which is the subject of the
Agreement. Should the litigation rescind the Certificate of Completion for the Annexation, or
otherwise result in the Annexation not being final or effective,the District expects that any
LHPUSD Tax Share payments made to the LHPUSD for purchases in the Coastside Protection
Area would be reimbursed to the District, as the District's obligation to pay the LHPUSD Tax
Share under this Agreement is specifically contingent on the Annexation being final and
effective.
Should you have any questions regarding the information contained in this report,please contact
me.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Williams
Real Property Manager
cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
LHPUSD TAX COMPENSATORY FEE
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Purchase % LHPUSU install Install
Assessor Parcel No. Date General Tax Rate School Tax Share 7/1/06 1/1/07 Install 7/1/07
Rapley Ranch
080-320-170 1/1012006 $1,682.16_ 0.47 $790.62 $395.31 $395.31 $403.21
Portola Lookout
085-130-050 1/11/20061 $880.15 0.47, $413.67 $206.84 $206.84 $210.971
Driscoll Ranch
078-290-010 12/15/2006 $3,362 0.47 $1,580.41 na
078-290-020 $7,772.53 0.47 $3'653.09 na
078-290-030 $2,811.34 0.47 $1,321.33 na
078-290-060 $7,882.77 0.47 $3,704.90 na
Sub-total $10,259.73 $5,129.87 5,129.87
TOTAL I$il $6,732.01 $5,744.06
7/5/2007
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manage
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DATE: July 11, 2007
RE: FYI's
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 11, 2007
Celia Bell
Secretary, Overlook Road Maintenance Association
P.O. Box 321102
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Dear Ms. Bell:
Thank you for you letter of June 26h regarding maintenance fees for Overlook Road,
which is adjacent to the District's El Sereno Open Space Preserve. Your letter is
considered a written communication for the District's Board of Directors to review. In
accordance with District rules it will not be presented to the Board until the meeting of
July 25, 2007. After the board meeting, a response to your letter will be sent. I assume
this matter will be referred to staff for follow through.
Sinc ely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
Cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
33o Distel Circle 650-6gi-i2oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,MoryDovey,JedCyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Curt Riffle,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 07-13
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday,June 27,2007
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California
Please Note: 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting Closed Session Start Time
5:30 p.m. Forest Management Study Workshop
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting and Pledge of Allegiance
AGENDA
The Special Meeting Closed Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. At 7:30 p.m.,the Board will convene the Regular
Meeting,and,at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting,the Board may reconvene the Closed Session.
5:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
1.
CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—California Government Code§54956.8
Real Property—Santa Clara County APNs 537-32-002 and 537-09-006—Americh Road,Los Gatos, California
Agency Negotiator—Mike Williams,Real Property Manager
Negotiating Party—Bahram&Anne Behroozi
Under Negotiation—Price and terms of payment
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—California Government Code§54956.8
Real Property—Santa Clara County APN 544-50-003, 544-50-005,544-50-006 and Santa Cruz County
APN 091-051-02,091-051-03—Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve—Sisters of Presentation Property,
19480 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos,CA
Agency Negotiator—Mike Williams, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Party—Clint Callan, Attorney for Sisters of Presentation
Under Negotiation—Terms of real property transaction
5:30 2. FOREST MANAGEMENT STUDY WORKSHOP
Presentation to the Board by Dr. Jerry Franklin, Professor of Ecosystem Analysis,College of Forest Resources from
the University of Washington on the characteristics and management of redwood and mixed-conifer forests in the
western United States followed by discussion and comment on the Draft Forest Management Policy.
7:30 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—K.Nitz
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—K.Nitz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Meeting 07-09 Page 2
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Authorize the General Manager to Permit the City of Palo Alto Fire Department to conduct a controlled bum,
jointly with the District, for training purposes,on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and approve the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program—G. Baillie
7:55* 2 Review and comment on District Program for Eradication of Slender False Brome Program at Thomewood Open
Space Preserve,direct General Manager to undertake an environmental review of the CEQA components of the
eradication program and obtain subsequent approval from the Board for the environmental review and hiring of
contractor(s)to treat slender false brome,direct staff to develop public outreach and public education with
affected neighbors,and direct General Manager to retain a Brome Outreach Coordinator and obtain subsequent
approval for this consultant agreement—C.Roessler
8:30 3 Adopt the new Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual—S. Rice
4 Authorize payment of additional legal fees to the Law Firm of Shute,Mihaly,&Weinberger in the matter of
Citizens for Responsible Open Space v. LAFCo and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in an amount
not to exceed$50,000—S. Schectman
5 Approve Website Content Coordinator Position Classification at a monthly salary range of$4,581 -$5,879 and
the amendment to the Position Classification and Compensation Plan for this position—A. Spiegel
6 Approve cancellation of the July 11,2007 Meeting of the Board of Directors—C. Britton
7 Adopt superceding Resolution correcting the percentage amount of the Employer Paid Member Contribution
(EPMC)for the Board Appointee Group—S.Rice
8 Appoint Gordon Baillie as Interim District Clerk—C. Britton
9 Adopt Resolution authorizing the General Manager to execute the proposed Disclosure and,Agreement to
Voluntary Deposits for the County of Santa Clara Investment Pool—M. Foster
REVISED CLAIMS
9:15* 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.
9:30* 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
MEMORANDUM
July 11,2007
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M.Foster,Controller
SUBJECT: Monthly and Quarterly Investment and Security Transaction Report
Attached is the District's current portfolio of cash investments. All reserve and program funds established pursuant
to public debt issues continue to be invested through the offices of the designated trustees. All instruments are in
compliance with our latest Statement of Investment Policy,last approved on January 10,2007. The District receives
and maintains complete monthly reports of all investments managed by bond trustees.
Santa Clara County last reported the pooled fund yield at 5.08%as of March 31,2007. The State reported the LAIF
yield at 5.25%as of June 30,2007. No direct investments matured in June.
Our cash position,together with estimated near-term revenues,is adequate to cover cash requirements over the next
six months.
Enclosure
cc: B.Congdon
C.Britton
Auditor
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: info*openspace.org • Web site: www.oi)ensi)ace.org
MROSD INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO—June 30 2007
Issue
SANTA CLARA COUNTY POOLED $25,433,770
INVESTMENT FUND(5.08%on 3/31/07)
per 6/30/07 General Ledger Account Analysis.
Local Agency Investment Fund (5.25% on 6/30/07)
per 3/31/07 statement $4,082,154
_Federal Home Loan Discount Note(AAA) $5,765,331
Due 11/07/07 yielding 5.21%, market value as of 6/30/07 $5,763,753
Federal Home Loan Discount Note(AAA) $4,184,056
Due 10/05/07 yielding 5.18%, market value as of 6/30/07 $4,183,184
Federal Home Loan Discount Note(AAA) $2,328,088
Due 9/17/07 yielding 5.20%, market value as of 6/30/07 $2,327,352
Certificate of Deposit at Mid-Peninsula Bank $ 500,000
Due 12/28/07 yielding 5.00%, market value as of 5/31/07 $500,000
2004 REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUND $1,427,742
Managed by Trustee BNY Western Trust Co.
Guaranteed investment contract yielding 4.94%
As of June 30,2007, BNY and MBIA report par value of$1,427,742,
market value of$1,451,810,
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and maturity date of 4/l/34.
Reserve requirement is $1,393,435.
TOTAL $43�721$141