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Home My Public Portal About20090128 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 09-03 T Mid peninsula Regional P g • ' I Open Space District Meeting 09-03 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 7:00 p.m. Wednesday,January 28, 2009 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ** ADOPTION OF AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF 7:10* CONSENT CALENDAR l Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 14, 2009 2 Approve Revised Claims Report 7:20* BOARD BUSINESS 3 Report by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee on Commemorating the Victims of the"Resolution"Airplane Crash—President Hanko 4 Appointment of District Representatives to the Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority—President Hanko 5 Appointment of Standing and Ad Hoc Board Committee Members for 2009—President Hanko 6 Approve Amendment to Guideline for Board-Staff Working Relationships—G. Sam 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. Meeting 09-03 Page 2 A. Committee Reports B. Staff Reports C. Director Reports 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. Consent Calendar:All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the District Clerk at(650)691-1200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Written materials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed to Board members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting,will be available for public inspection at the District's Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,California 94022. CERTIFICATION OF POSTINGOF AGENDA 1,Gregory L. Sam,District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD),declare that the foregoing agenda for the January 28,2009 Regular Meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on January 23,2009 at the Administrative Offices of MROSD,330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California,94022. The agenda is also available on the District's web site at http://www.openspace.org. Signed this 23rd day of January 2009,at Los Altos,California. District Clerk Date: 01/23/09 Claims No. 09-02 Meeting 09-03 Date 1/28/09 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 9502 $11,976.28 Santa Clara County Sheriff Patrol Services-2 months 9503 $11,675.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services-4 Properties 9504 $10,860.00 Neil Matthies Construction Electrical Work-AO Office Remodel Project 9505 $10,393.02 EDAW Master Planning Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwoods 9506 $10,343.57 Cotton, Shires&Associates Legal Services-Geotechnical Investigation At Teague Hill 9507 $7,446.00 California Conservation Corps Removal Of Bay&Tan Oak Trees For S.O.D. Research 9508 $3,801.06 Forestry Suppliers 14 Fire Shelters 9509 $3,336.77 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 9510 $2,700.00 City Of Palo Alto-Police Department Defensive Tactics Training 9511 $2,438.76 *1 Neil Matthies Construction Electrical Work-AO Office Remodel Project 9512 $2,125.00 Concern Employee Assistance Program Quarterly Fee 9513 $1,690.58 Smith System Driver Improvement Advanced Driver Training Institute 9514 $1,684,50 Hoge, Fenton,Jones&Appel Legal Services-Chiocchi Litigation 9515 $1,645,00 *2 County Of Santa Clara Assessor's Fee For Secured Master File With Use Codes Office 9516 $1,335.00 PT Armor Uniform Expense-Body Armor For 3 Employees 9517 $1,239.22 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 9518 $1,182.08 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 9519 $1,166.00 County Of Santa Clara-Registrar Of Election Costs For Wards 3&4 Voters 9520 $1,066.64 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment,Supplies&Rental Residence Expenses 9521 $1,012.00 Monster Mechanical HVAC Service-AO 9522 $828.82 Office Relief Ergonomic Equipment 9523 $680.07 Great Printing&Copies Printing Services-Preserve Brochures 9524 $602.95 Green Waste Garbage, Debris Box&Recycle Service-SFO 9525 $530.43 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-"Welcome To Your Open Space"Fact Sheet 9526 $498.65 Staples Office Supplies-Coffee,Tea&Paper Towels 9527 $490.29 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA County Park 9528 $472.75 Royal Brass Field Supplies&Hose Assembly For Flail Mower 9529 $435.46 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO 9530 $387.50 Rachel Demitrios Access Database For Citations&Warnings 9531 $347.70 Fed Ex Kinko's Copy/Printing Services-La Honda Creek Master Plan&Radio Procedure Manuals 9532 $341.81 Highway Technologies Flares 9533 $315.54 Sunnyvale Ford Vehicle Repairs 9534 $312.84 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses 9535 $300.00 Solutions Partners Staff Recruitment Services-Deputy District Clerk 9536 $295.00 CAL Law Annual Subscription 9537 $289.03 *3 Neopost New Rate Price Change For Postage Machine 9538 $276.75 Aramark Fire Bags 9539 $268.52 Pete Siemens Reimbursement-Board Room Sound System Expenses 9540 $260.00 Normal Data Weed Database Development 9541 $247.43 Priority 1 Patrol Truck Repair 9542 $243.71 California Chamber Of Commerce Labor Law Posters&Books 9543 $231.12 Sanguinetti, David Reimbursement-Mileage 9544 $218.05 *** AT&T Telephone Service-SFO/Long Distance Service-AO 9545 $199.89 T R Miller Company Online Store Display Items With New Logo 9546 $189.65 Mountain View Garden Center Landscaping Supplies&Native Plants For Sierra Azul 9547 $185.74 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expenses 9548 $179.13 Langley Hill Quarry Drain Rock For Retaining Wall Projects Page t of 3 r Claims No. 09-02 Meeting 09-03 Date 1/28/09 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 9549 $148.20 Mallory Company Uniform Expenses 9550 $143.79 Anglim Flags Flags-AO 9551 $132,48 State Board Of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax 9552 $104.48 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 9553 $98.83 Paterson, Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses 9554 $98.35 LexisNexis Legal Publications-Penal Code Books 9555 $97.20 Gou,Vicky Reimbursement-Tech Conference 9556 $92.85 Gempler's Uniform Expense 9557 $81.60 West Payment Center Legal Research 9558 $78.30 Cal-Line Equipment Chipper Knife Sharpening 9559 $77.00 Kern,Grant Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 9560 $73.53 Barron Park Supply Plumbing Supplies 9561 $73.39 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Rapley Ridge Road Maps 9562 $60.00 Koopmann, Clayton Reimbursement-Fire Class Registration Fee 9563 $60.00 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone 9564 $54.13 Acterra Native Plants-Coyote Bushes For Sierra Azul 9565 $52.00 County Of Santa Clara-Office Of The Fingerprinting Services Sheriff 9566 $51.96 Regional Government Services Consultant Study Expenses 9567 $50.00 `4 San Mateo County Clerk Recorder Notice Of Determination Fee-Rapley Ranch Culvert 9568 $48.00 Half Moon Bay Review Annual Subscription 9569 $42.22 Christenson,Andrea Reimbursement-Office Supplies 9570 $41.11 Skywood Gas Fuel 9571 $38.50 ID Plus Name Tags 9572 $37.50 Malone, Brian Reimbursement-PRAC Membership Dues 9573 $37.50 Hapke,Alexander Reimbursement-PRAC Membership Dues 9574 $34.62 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 9575 $25.25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Conditioning Service 9576 $25.00 San Mateo County Public Health Tick Testing 9577 $21.63 Cupertino Bike Shop Patrol Bike Supplies 9578 $15.00 FedEx Shipping Charges 9579 $10.64 Los Altos True Value Hardware Field Supplies 9580 $9.20 Reed&Graham Straw Bale 9581 $5.44 Ricoh Americas Corporation Copier-Additonal Usage Fees 9582 $5.00 '5 County Of San Mateo Assessor's Fee For Secured Master File Office 9583 R $9,050.42 "6 San Mateo County Fire Service Fee-Per Agreement 9584 R $7,932.00 San Mateo County Planning&Building Grading&Resource Management Zone Permits For Big Dipper Division Grant Project 9585 R $7,245.93 '7 La Honda Pescadero Unified School Tax Compensatory Fee-Per Agreement District 9586 R $5,477.00 County Of Santa Clara-Employee Annual BAERS Membership Fee Relations Service 9587 R $2,913.25 Howard Rome Martin&Ridley LLP Legal Advise Regarding Trail Improvements At Teague Hill 9588 R $2,707.90 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation 9589 R $1,831.04 West Payment Center Legal Publication Updates 9590 R $1,500.00 California Department Of Fish&Game Streambed Alteration Fee For Big Dipper Grant Project 9591 R $1,348.32 Metro Mobile Communications 2 Portable Radios 9592 R $595.35 Sears Storage Boxes For SFO Shop 9593 R $228.08 ADT Security Services Alarm Service-SFO 9594 R $198.85 `*' AT&T Voice Mail Service-AO Page 2 of 3 I Claims No. 09-02 Meeting 09-03 Date 1/28/09 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 9595 R $117.34 *`* Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 9596 R $111.44 Hooper,Stan Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 9597 R $105.60 California Water Service Company Water Service-AO 9598 R $96.00 *8 Society Of American Foresters Annual Membership Fee 9599 R $88.00 Topley, David Reimbursement-Mileage 9600 R $54.10 Cupertino Bike Shop Patrol Bike Supplies 9601 R $44.62 Petty Cash Office Supplies&Conference Expenses 9602 R $42.00 *9 Santa Clara County Clerk Recorders Lot Line Adjustment&Certificate Of Compliance Fee 9603 R $5.49 "" Verizon Business Long Distance Fax Service-SFO Total $142,462.74 *1 Urgent Check Issued 1/23/09 *2 Urgent Check Issued 1/15/09 *3 Urgent Check Issued 1/16/09 *4 Urgent Check Issued 1/22109 *5 Urgent Check Issued 1/15/09 *6 Urgent Check Issued 1/23/09 *7 Urgent Check Issued 1/23/09 *8 Urgent Check Issued 1/26/09 *9 Urgent Check Issued 1/23/09 *** Director Davey Is Recusing Herself From Voting On The AT&T Claims As She Owns Stock In AT&T Which Exceeds The Permissible Level For Voting On These Claims. Director Hanko Is Voluntarily Recusing Herself From Voting On The AT&T And Verizon Claims, Page 3 of 3 i Midpeninsula Regional • ' Open Space District R-09-17 Meeting 09-03 January 28, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Report by the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee on Commemorating the Victims of the "Resolution"Airplane Crash. LEGISLATIVE, FUNDING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Direct District staff to install Christopher O'Donnell's plaque commemorating the victims of the "Resolution" airplane crash. DISCUSSION At its December 3, 2008 meeting,the District's Legislative, Funding and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC)heard a suggestion by Christopher O'Donnell to honor the victims of the October 29, 1953 crash of the Australian passenger plane "Resolution," in what is today El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve, by installing a plaque he created to commemorate the tragic events of that day. Mr. O'Donnell has asked the Board in the past to place a plaque near the crash site,but the Board instead decided to name a trail in the preserve after the Resolution and to place information materials about the accident in the signboard at El Corte de Madera. The reason for the Board's decision was that the placement of such a monument near the crash site, in the middle of the preserve, was deemed problematic by District staff who were concerned that the central preserve location might lead visitors to go off trail looking for the remaining parts of the airplane. As the Board knows, visitors are allowed to go off trail in all District preserves except El Corte de Madera, where they must stay on the trail in order to protect gains made by the District's ongoing, multi-year Watershed Protection Program to restore the environment and repair hundreds of years of damage caused by road construction, mining, and timber harvests. The Watershed Protection Program is designed and carefully calibrated to protect threatened species, such as the steelhead trout and coho salmon, which have experienced dramatic population declines primarily due to habitat loss from damaging practices of the past. Both Mr. O'Donnell and Grant Tischler, the Australian son of one of the crash victims, agree with staff that keeping people away from the actual crash site is critical in order to keep disturbances in the preserve to a minimum. t R-09-17 Page 2 of 2 While protecting the natural environment in El Corte de Madera remains the first priority of both staff and the Board, LPFAC believes that there is a way to satisfy both Mr. O'Donnell's request to install a plaque and the District's need to protect El Corte de Madera's fragile ecosystem. After consulting with District staff, LFPAC recommends installing Mr. O'Donnell's plaque at the entrance of the Methuselah trail on Skyline Boulevard., rather than in the middle of the preserve. The Committee also agreed with staff that the plaque should be attached to a stone rather than placed in a signboard. LPFAC believes that mounting Mr. O'Donnell's plaque at the entrance of the Methuselah trail would be a fitting way to commemorate the 19 victims of the worst aviation accident in San Mateo County's history while ensuring that El Corte de Madera's fragile ecosystem can be restored and threatened species have a chance to recover. FISCAL IMPACT Cost of purchasing and attaching the plaque to a stone. PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. O' Donnell has been notified of this agenda item. No other public notification is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE No environmental review is required as it can be seen with certainty that this plaque will not have a potentially significant impact on the environment. NEXT STEPS If the Board approves this agenda nda item, District staff will install Christopher O'Donnell's plaque commemorating the victims of the "Resolution"airplane crash. Prepared by: Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager Contact Person: Legislative, Funding and Public Affairs Committee R Midpeninsula Regional ' ( Open Space District R-09-09 Meeting 09-03 January 28, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of District Representatives to the Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the President's appointments of Directors Hassett and Siemens to serve on the Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority along with the by-laws required Board President and Treasurer assignments. DISCUSSION The Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority consists of five (5) members. In accordance with its by-laws, the District's Board President shall serve as the Chairperson of the Financing Authority and the Treasurer of the District shall serve as the Treasurer of the Authority. The President appoints two additional members each year from the remaining members of the Board of Directors. The President is recommending that Directors Hassett and Siemens be appointed as the two Authority members. The fifth member is the member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors whose district encompasses the greatest territoryof the District, and who is appointed to the Financing Authority by the Board of Supervisors Chairperson. Accordingly, Supervisor Liz Kniss will remain as the fifth member. 4 f Article II of the FinancingAuthority's by-laws calls for four 4 officers: Section 2. o tY Y ( ) Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Controller. As discussed above, the Board President and Treasurer shall automatically serve as the Authority Chairperson and Treasurer respectively. The Controller of the Authority shall be the District Controller Mike Foster. The Secretary is the District Clerk, Greg Sam. The Authority must confirm these officers at its first meeting each calendar year and will do so at its next scheduled meeting. FISCAL IMPACT None. PUBLIC NOTICE None required. R-09-09 Page 2 of 2 NEXT STEPS If approved by the Board,the Board President will appoint the two members to the Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority at this meeting. Staff will prepare a new roster of Board Committee assignments for posting internally and on the District website Prepared by: Gregory L. Sam, Administration and Human Resources Manager Contact person: Nonette Hanko, Board President c ' IMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-09-08 Meeting 09-03 January 28, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Standing and Ad Hoc Board Committee Members for 2009 PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the President's recommendations for appointments to the Board Standing and Ad Hoc Committees, appointments as Board representatives to other bodies, and termination of Ad Hoc Committees whose tasks have been completed as contained in this staff report, including the determination of compensation status for attendance at Board Committee meetings. DISCUSSION The Board of Director's Rules of Procedure Sections 1.80 through 1.83 call for the President to appoint Board members to annual Standing and Ad Hoc Committees and to represent the District on outside bodies, with consent of the Board. The four(4)current Board Standing Committees consist of: 1. Administration and Budget Committee (ABC) 2. Legislative, Funding and Public Affairs Committee (LFPC) 3. Use and Management Committee (U&M) 4. Real Property Com mittee p Y Following the Board's Rules of Procedure, Director Riffle (Board Treasurer) will be assigned as one of the three members of the Administration and Budget Committee. The six (6) Board Ad Hoc Committees from last year consist of: 1. General Manager Recruitment Committee 2. General Manager's Retirement Event Committee 3. Board Appointee Evaluation Committee 4. La Honda Master Plan Committee 5. Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan Committee R-09-08 Page 2 of 2 Staff recommends keeping the Board Appointee Evaluation, La Honda Master Plan, Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan Committees for 2009, and eliminating the General Manager Recruitment and General Manager Retirement Event Committees, which were created for two specific purposes that have since been completed. Section 2.30 of the Board's Rules and Procedure states that all Standing Committees are compensable. Compensability for attendance at Ad Hoc Committee meetings is determined on an annual basis by the Board. It is recommended that attendance at all Board Ad Hoc Committee meetings be compensable. The two outside bodies, the Bay Ridge Trail Council and California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CaIJPIA), are proposed to remain non-compensable. The proposed committee assignments for 2009 are shown in the attachment. The President looks forward to the Board's consideration and anticipated concurrence of the proposed appointments. FISCAL IMPACT None. PUBLIC NOTICE None required. NEXT STEPS The President will appoint Board members to the Standing and Ad Hoc Committees with and representation on outside bodies with consent of the Board, and determine compensability for attendance at Ad Hoc Committee meetings for 2009. Staff will prepare a new roster of Board Committee assignments for posting internally and on the District website. Attachment: 1. Proposed 2009 Board Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Assignments Prepared by: Gregory L. Sam, District Clerk Contact person: Nonette Hanko, Board President Midpeninsula Regional ' Open Space District BOARD OFFICERS — 2009 President- Director Hanko Vice-President—Director Davey Treasurer-Director Riffle Secretary - Director Cyr BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS— 2009 r[Standing Committees d Hoc Committees Administration and Budget Board Appointee Evaluation • Director Riffle(Treasurer) • Director Cyr • Director Davey • Director Hanko • Director Harris • Director Riffle Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs La Honda Master Plan • Director Cyr • Director Davey • Director Harris • Director Hassett • Director Siemens • Director Riffle Use and Management Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods Master • Director Hassett Plan • Director Riffle • Director Cyr • Director Siemens • Director Harris • Director Siemens Real Property • Director Cyr • Director Davey • Director Hassett J�i�istrictTinancjing Au IlBoard Appointed Re resentatives • Director Hanko, Chairperson Bay Ridge Trail Council Representative** • Director Riffle, Treasurer • Director Cyr • Director Siemens, Member • Director Hassett, Member CALJPIA Representative** • Supervisor Kniss, Representative from Santa • President Hanko Clara County Board of Supervisors • Mike Foster, Controller • Greg Sam, Secreta **Non-compensable ' IMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District r r I R-09-16 Meeting 09-03 January 28, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Approve Amendment to Guideline for Board-Staff Working Relationships ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION rY� Approve Amendment to Guideline for Board-Staff Working Relationships. DISCUSSION At the Special Board meeting on January 10, 2009,the Board discussed improving the effectiveness of communication among Board members and staff, including working relationships between the two groups. At the meeting, the Board requested that item number 10 of the District's"GUIDELINE FOR BOARD-STAFF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS"be amended as shown below in underlined text: 10. Management team and the Board will set a positive example of Board-staff relations for public and staff. Staff is following up on the Board's request to implement the Guideline changes. FISCAL IMPACT None. PUBLIC NOTICE None required. NEXT STEPS If approved by the Board, staff will implement the amended Guideline. Attachment: R-09-16 Page 2 of 2 1. Amended Guideline for Board-Staff Working Relationships Prepared by: Gregory L. Sam, Administration and Human Resources Manager Contact person: Stephen E. Abbors, General Manager idpeninsula Regional Open Space District GUIDELINES FOR BOARD-STAFF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Accepted by Board of Directors November 20, 1991 Amended April 9, 1992 Amended January 11, 1993 Amended August 26, 1993 Amended February 14, 1996 Reaffirmed April 9, 1997 Reaffirmed January 28, 1998 Amended October 25, 2004 Amended January 28, 2009 A. General 1. Board members may go to any staff member for information. If information request requires more than minimal staff time, the request should be made to the General Manager or Department Manager who shall confer with the General Manager. 2. Board members are encouraged to give staff sufficient lead time to fulfill Board requests and to put important requests in writing. 3. Information (except trail conditions) provided from a Board member to staff should be routed through individual Department Managers or the General Manager. 4. If an individual Board member suggests that staff time be spent on a project not previously approved by the Board, he/she will contact the General Manager. The General Manager will then make an initial assessment of the project, evaluating its consistency with established goals and policies, effects on other projects, and availability of staff and financial resources. The General Manager will then communicate the information to the Board and obtain Board approval prior to proceeding with more in-depth assessment or proceeding with the project. 5. Management reports and recommendations to the Board should present areas of potential controversy and concern. 6. Board members and management will endeavor not to surprise each other with important information; if a Board member wants additional information or documentation on an agenda item, the Board member is encouraged to contact the General Manager before the Board meeting. R-09-08 Page 2 of 2 7. Staff will actively support and implement Board decisions. 8. The administration of the District is the responsibility of the General Manager. The General Manager will advise Board members when he/she feels that any Board member is attempting to direct the administration of the District. 9. Any Board member will advise the General Manager when he/she feels staff is attempting to direct or set Board policy. 10. Management team and the Board will set a positive example of Board-staff relations for public and staff. 11. Board members and staff will respect each other's personal time. 12. Board members may serve in District volunteer programs under the same terms and Y p g conditions as any member of the volunteering public. When volunteering, they agree to conduct themselves as would any other member of the volunteering public. They will accept all direction from staff members organizing the volunteer activity. Staff conducting volunteer activities will treat Board members as they would any other volunteer, and will bring any difficulties to the Department Manager or General Manager for resolution. B. Public-Related 1. Board members will refrain from publicly reproving staff members. Any concerns about employee performance should be discussed privately with the General Manager. 2. The Board shall not prohibit public criticism of its policies,procedures,programs or services, but shall request members of the public to refrain from personal attacks upon individual staff members. Guidelines for Board-Staff Working Relationships Page 2 12— Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District TO: Board of Directors 1"'N'C&j FROM: Michael Williams, Acting General Manager DATE: January 23, 2009 RE: FYI's Midpeninsula Regional rimmediateCS ' Open Space District Date: January 15, 2009 Contact: Rudy Jurgensen Public Affairs Manager 650.691.1200 Three New Rangers to Serve MROSD Visitors Los Altos,CA [January 15, 2009]Three new rangers, Steve Gibbons, Brad Pennington and Rebecca Trout, were given their badges at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Board of Directors meeting last night. The hiring process included extensive interviews, a background investigation, psychological exam and a nine- week ranger academy where they were trained as peace officers. The rangers will work to preserve and protect the District's 57,000 acres of public open space land. Rangers interact with preserve visitors providing interpretive and educational information, first aid, and law enforcement. They also patrol and maintain roads and trails, complete projects that enhance and restore the natural environment and work to prevent and sometimes fight fire. The District has two field offices, each with a staff of nine rangers. Trout will work from the Foothills field office serving the open space preserves in the Los Gatos, Saratoga and Cupertino areas. She has degrees in history,biology and ecology and worked as a journalist before joining the District. Gibbons and Pennington will work from the Skyline field office and cover District lands in the Skyline and Coastside areas. Gibbons has a degree in biology and interned with the National Park Service where he studied big cats and other wildlife. Pennington holds degrees in park management and business administration and has experience in interpretation, maintenance, resource management and visitor services through his work with the Santa Clara County parks. Two additional rangers entered the ranger academy this week and will be sworn-in after their graduation in the spring. Created by voters in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District protects and manages more than 5 7,000 acres of open space. The District's 26 diverse and beautiful preserves are open to the public 365 days a year. The District is a public agency whose mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity,protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. www.openspace.org r Midpeninsula Regional' Open Space District For immediate Release r x Date: January 15, 2009 Contact: Rudy Jurgensen Public Affairs Manager 650.691.1200 Changes Made to MROSD Board of Directors Director Hanko voted President, Director Harris takes oath LOS ALTOS, CA [January 15, 2009] —At the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Board meeting last night Director Nonette Hanko was elected President of the Board of Directors, Director Mary Davey was elected Vice President, Director Curt Riffle was elected Treasurer, and Director Jed Cyr was elected Secretary. Cecily Harris was sworn in as the newest elected official on the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Board of Directors. She was elected in November by voters in El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Montara, Moss Beach, Redwood City, San Carlos and Woodside. The District is divided into seven geographic wards each represented by a board member elected to a four-year term. Harris replaces Director Ken Nitz, who served on the District's Board for three consecutive terms. Harris, a San Carlos resident, is a Financial Services Manager with the San Mateo County Parks Department and served nine years as a San Carlos Parks and Recreation Commissioner. She is interested in single and multiple use trails, interpretive programs, and natural resource protection. As President of the Board, Hanko said she plans to listen closely to new and creative ideas from the District's general manager and staff and hopes to improve upon the District's work. Hanko, along with a handful of key open space preservation proponents, spearheaded an initiative to form the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in 1970. She has been actively involved ever since, serving on the elected Board of Directors since 1972 including five terms as Board President. She has received numerous awards for her preservation efforts including the World of Out of Doors Award from the Girl Scouts in Santa Clara County and the"Creators of the Legacy"honor as part of the Palo Alto Centennial. In 2004 Hanko was presented with the 'Woman of the Year' award for the 21 st Assembly District of the California legislature for her remarkable record as a public servant whose volunteer career has spanned more than three decades. Created by voters in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District protects and manages more than 57,000 acres of'open space. The District's 26 diverse and beautiful preserves are open to the public 365 days a year. The District is a public agency whose mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity,protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. www.openspace.org ' Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District For immediate Release Jan. 20,2008 To: Calendar Editor From: Leigh Ann Maze,Communications Specialist,650-691-1200 x566(media inquiries only) Free to the public Feb. 1 -15 outdoor activities Docents for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District have scheduled free outdoor activities in February,all taking place on the District's permanently preserved open space lands throughout the South Bay, Peninsula and Coastside areas. These guided hikes are a great way to explore the beauty of nature in winter including mushroom hunting, Valentine's Day and earthquake hikes, among others. Please help the District introduce these free opportunities to your audience by listing the following outdoor activities. Note that some activities require reservations.For further information,to make a reservation, or to obtain directions,please call 650-691-1200 or refer to the District's Web site at www.openspace.org. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2:00 p.m. —4:30 p.m. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve "Earthquake Walk" Join docents Paul Billig and Dave Boore, "where worlds collide" at the junction of the Pacific and North American plates. On this two to three mile stroll you'll discover remnants of the effects of the 1906 earthquake, discuss plate tectonics and learn how to prepare for future earthquakes. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. —2:00 p.m. Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve "Explorer Hike" Join docents Siefken Krieger and Dennis Smith on a moderately-paced excursion of three to five miles with a variety of elevation gains. These hikes are offered one or more times per month at various preserves. The route for each hike will be determined based on prevailing trail and weather conditions at each location. Be an explorer and keep the winter blues at bay! Sunday, Feb. 8, 2:00 p.m. —4:30 p.m. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve "Spores and More" Join docents Jack Owicki, Jan Hintermeister and Karen DeMello in noticing nature that reproduces by spores rather than seeds: fungi, moss, liverworts, lichen, and ferns. Along the two mile walk you'll see many types of spore-producers in a variety of habitats. Bring binoculars and a hand lens if you have them. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve "Scenic Aerobic Hike" Time to enjoy the beauty of winter. Get out on the trails with docents Bernie Larkin and Stella Yang to visit a variety of District preserves on this three to five mile, moderately-paced aerobic outing. Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m. Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve "Grasslands and Live Oaks" After a leisurely loop around Horseshoe Lake, you'll switchback upward through the grasslands along the Bay Area Ridge Trail with docents David Milburn, David Bergman and Peggy Jacobs on this six mile, moderately strenuous hike. A rocky outcrop overlooking ridges and canyons stretching west to the Pacific will serve as your lunch spot. Alpine Pond may provide opportunities to observe waterfowl activity. You'll return to the Skyline Ridge trailhead with a southward walk along the ridge. Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. Monte Bello, Skyline Ridge, Russian Ridge and Coal Creek Open Space Preserves Meet at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve "Via dell'Amore" Walk off your sweetheart's sweets on this moderate to strenuous nine mile hike. The excursion is docents Judy and Dave Boore's version of the Via dell'Amore, a scenic trail route in Italy. With 1,000 to 2,000 feet of elevation change, this hike will take you through four preserves along White Oak, Ridge, Ancient Oaks, Hawk Ridge, Meadow, and Cloud's Rest Trails. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after January 31. Saturday, Feb. 14, 11:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. Monte Bello and Los Trancos Open Space Preserves Meet at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve "Cool at the Top" Breathtaking views await you as you ascend with docents Bob Segalla and Mike Alexander on the Bella Vista Trail. You'll learn how Mountain View got its name and many other interesting things. Look forward to seeing evidence of the 1906 earthquake while returning on the San Andreas Fault Trail. This moderately-paced, four mile, 400-foot elevation gain hike is suitable for conditioned and willing children. Sunday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. —3:00 p.m. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve "Wet and Windy" Expect stiff breezes and wet conditions on an excursion at Windy Hill during the winter. Join docents Paul Billig and Sarah Schoen as you ascend about 1,200 feet on the Hamms Gulch Trail and later descend the Spring Ridge and Betsy Crowder Trails. The moderately-paced, seven mile hike includes a lunch stop at the top. Extreme weather conditions may shorten the hike. Sunday, Feb. 15, 10:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m. Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Meet: El Corte de Madera Creek "Bald Knob Forests" Immerse yourself in the many shades of green of the bald knob forest with docents Mary Bernstein and Debby Kramer on this five mile, moderately-paced hike along the Bald Knob, Irish Ridge, and Lobitos Creek trails. If the day is clear, you'll see the coast from Irish Ridge and admire a true giant of the forest. Participants will carpool to the trailhead. Created by voters in 1972,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully protected and managed over 57,000 acres of open space. The public enjoys the District's diverse and beautiful preserves 365 days a year. The District is an independent,non-enterprise,California special district whose mission is to purchase and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity,protect and restore the natural environment,and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.www.open.vpace.org • " insu'a Regional Open Space District For Immediate Release Date: Jan. 22, 2009 Contact:Leigh Ann Maze Communications Specialist 650.691.1200 x566 MROSD launches online store with new logo, products -- All proceeds help preserve and protect Bay Area open space -- LOS ALTOS, CA [Jan. 22, 2009] —The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District re-launched its online store this week with additional merchandise featuring the District's new logo. Shoppers can hit the trails in style with all proceeds supporting the preservation of Bay Area open space. The online store can be accessed at tqL://www.openspace.orc�/store. The stylish, casual clothing includes hoodies, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and fleece jackets perfect for outdoor adventures. Other gear includes a fleece blanket, tote bag, messenger bag, and backpack. The District is a public agency whose mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land,protect and restore the natural environment and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive education and recreation. 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NOTES 1. Blanket permits are given to organizations and instructors; permits cover many events on multiple preserves. 2008 - No longer issuing these multi-preserve permits. 2. Other hike, run, ride, and science permits are sometimes for use on multiple preserves. 3. Resource management permits that cover ongoing research by a scientist or graduate student are not on this chart. 4. Other= Orienteering event, scattering of ashes, radio contest, information station, llama walking, permission to drive or park on preserve for a specified purpose, mosquito abatement, use of parking lots for off-site event, painting groups,fireworks, flyers/petitions, voter info, boundary survey, creek cleanup, Easter service, etc. 5. Request hikes/rides to the docent program sometimes get a permit, but since these group activities are led by docents and are accounted for in docent statistics, they are not counted on this chart. 6. Runs are one-time events. Run practices/Workouts are for multiple events, frequently on one preserve, for a few months (i.e. Sept.-Nov.). Most are high school teams. A few are clubs. i w� Midpeninsula Regional ' Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors, General Manager Date: January 28, 2009 Re: FYI's NOTICE OF DETERMINATION California State Clearinghouse To: Office of Planning and Research From: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District P.O. Box 3044 330 Distel Circle Sacramento,95812-3044 Los Altos,CA 94022 Warren Slocum San Mateo County Clerk/Recorder 555 County Center,First Floor Redwood City,CA 94063-1665 Subject. Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Rapley Ranch Culvert Removal Project Project Title 2008122028 Matt Baldzikowski 650-691-1200 State Clearinghouse Number Lead Agency Contact Person Area Code/Telephone/Extension (If submitted to Clearinghouse) 1.5 miles northwest of the intersection of Skyline Boulevard(Hwy 35)and Alpine Road,on un-named ranch road. Project Location Removal of failing 36"diameter culvert and failing road fill at an old ranch road stream crossing,and restoration of approximately 80' of stream channel,within the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Project Description This is to advise that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(the Lead Agency)has approved the above described Project on January 8,2009 and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: I. The project [❑will 9 will not have a significant effect on the environment 2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. �A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures Rwere ❑ were not made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was ❑was not adopted for this project 5. A statement of Overriding Considerations was nwas not adopted for this project 6. Finding s [Owere ❑ were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval,or the negative Declaration is available to the General Public at: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District administrative offices,330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,CA 94022 A1 Resource Planner II Signature(Public Agency) v Title Date received for filing and posting at OPR: Interoffice Memorandum January 27, 2009 To: Stephen E. Abhors, General Manager From: Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst—Operations Subject: Monthly Field Activity Summary—December, 2008 J Y Y Y DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES CITES TOTALS Bicycles Auto burglaries 0 0 Closed Area 4 4 False information 0 0 Speed 0 2 Resisting police officer 0 0 Helmet 7 10 Possess/Cultivation marijuana 0 0 Night Riding 2 2 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Dogs Bicycle accident 0 Prohibited area 2 8 Equestrian accident 0 Off-leash 7 14 Hiking/Running accident 0 Vehicles prohibited 0 0 Other first aid 0 Closed area 5 13 Search &Rescue 3 After hours 7 15 Vehicle accident 0 Fishing 0 0 LZ air evacuation 0 Vandalism 0 1 Fire 0 Parking 11 13 ENFORCEMENT Parking after hours 29 33 "Subject" citations 40 40 Disabled n47 arki 0 0 Parking citations %/ 40 parking — — Dumping/Litter 0 0 Written warnings 20 Weapons Arrests 0 Actual contact 0 0 Police assistance / 0 Evidence of 0 2 MUTUAL AID Other: Accident % 6 Collecting plants 0 1 Enforcement % 1 Illegal trail building 2 2 Fire Occurrences of Special Interest Date: 6 FoUr individual were cited for illegally camping at Monte Bello OSP. In addition, they were warned for being in possession of a substantial amount of alcohol without food. 8 In Sierra AZIII OSP, rangers were flagged down by a motorist reporting a female on Soda Gulch Road who was possibly under the influence of a controlled substance. Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies were summoned and the rangers found the suspect in the Lexington County Park, Miller Point Picnic Area. The suspect was arrested for possessing a prescription drug without a prescription. 17 A call was received from Mountain. View dispatch at 8:45pm stating that an equestrian was overdue/hiiissing, and believed to be in Purisima Creek OSP. The horse's owner told O:\lintorcement Activity Reports\2008 Monthly Summaries\December 2008-Monthly Enforcement Summary.doc I dispatch she had an..„d home to find her horse, and a caretat,-., missing. The caretaker did not have permission to take the horse, and was unfamiliar with the trails. San Mateo Sheriff's Department was notified and a California Highway Patrol helicopter flew over the preserve until the weather conditions prevented further flyovers. The equestrian was located on the Grabtown Gulch Trail at 11:44pm, and escorted out of the preserve. 18 A ranger performing surveillance on a section of fence that had been repeatedly cut at Rancho San Antonio County Park observed a suspect grabbing and shaking the same j section of fence that had been repaired. The suspect was cited for being in a closed area. i The"Closed Area" sign was later determined to be missing. 20 In Sierra AZlll OSP a ranger and the contract deputy discovered three juveniles engaged in illegal trail construction in a section of grassland near Jaques Ridge. All three suspects were cited and their parents were called to pick up their children. 25 In the pullout on Mt. Umunhum Road a ranger discovered a vehicle had been high- centered. A District ranger called in to assist located the driver while en route and brought him to the scene. The suspect was issued a written warning for after—hours use, and defacement of signs. A tow truck was called and took the vehicle and the driver to the rental agency where he had rented the vehicle. 27 At Rancho San Antonio County Park, a ranger discovered a radio-controlled helicopter and two cases in the field near the upper parking lot with no apparent owner in the vicinity. After waiting several minutes for the owner to return the ranger picked up the items. A man returned and began yelling at the ranger and accusing him of stealing the items. The ranger tried to explain that he was collecting the equipment for safekeeping so it wouldn't be damaged or stolen, but the subject continued yelling and using profanity. Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies were called and interviewed the subject, then asked him to leave. December Vandalism 4 Rancho San Antonio OSP: Wire cut on grape stake fence near tennis courts. 5 At La Honda Creek OSP: At the Paulin Cabin an OST found a gate was dummy-locked with the PG&E lock and the Powder River gate had the link cut. A campfire was discovered at the main house. The combo lock on the log cabin had been cut. Upon entering the cabin, the OST heard a noise and left. Near the cabin he found a long rifle near a tree. San Mateo Sheriff's Department was summoned and the premises were secured by District staff. 9 Rancho San Antonio OSP: Wire cut again on grape stake fence near tennis courts. 11 Rancho San Antonio OSP: Wire cut again on grape stake fence near tennis courts. 18 Rancho San Antonio OSP: Wire cut again on grape stake fence near tennis courts. A suspect was caught and cited for closed area. 30 Monte Bello OSI': In the Stevens Canyon Ranch area a "Closed Area" sign was found to have five largc-caliber bullet holes in it. O:\Enforcement Activity Reports\2008 Monthly Summaries\December 2008-Monthly Enforcement Summary.doe I