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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Special Meeting starts at 6:00 PM*
Regular Meeting starts at 7:00 PM*
A G E N D A
6:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section
54956.8)
Property: San Mateo County APN: 066-280-050
Agency Negotiator: Mike Williams, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Party: Ben Wright, Peninsula Open Space Trust
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions
ADJOURNMENT
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Board President will invite public comment on items not on the agenda. Each speaker will
ordinarily be limited to three minutes; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow
action by the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board, please
complete a speaker card and give it to the District Clerk. Individuals are limited to one appearance
during this section.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• Introduction of staff
o Ivana Vento, Administrative Assistant
O Elizabeth Storey, Administrative Assistant
o Ellen Tjosvold, Interpretive Specialist
Meeting 20-01
Rev. 1/3/20
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.
1. Claims Report
BOARD BUSINESS
The President will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the
Board of Directors. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately, you may
comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates.
2. Election of the Calendar Year 2020 Officers for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Board of Directors (R-20-01)
Staff Contact: Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Elect Officers of the Board of Directors for Calendar Year
2020.
3. Consideration of a Special Recognition honoring docent Chris MacIntosh for her long-
standing 40 years of volunteer service with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
(R-20-04)
Staff Contact: Renée Fitzsimons, Interpretation & Education Program Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Approve one of the following special recognitions to honor docent Chris MacIntosh for her 40
years of volunteer service:
Option 1. Name an existing 0.5-mile, narrow unnamed trail that starts at the North Ridge
Parking Lot at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve the “Chris MacIntosh
Trail”.
Option 2. Name the Harkins Ridge Trail Bridge at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve as the “Chris MacIntosh Bridge”.
2. Approve the issuance of a proclamation acknowledging Chris MacIntosh’s remarkable docent
service achievement.
3. Hold a small, informal dedication onsite in 2020.
4. Science Advisory Panel Topics (R-20-05)
Staff Contact: Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Authorize the General Manager to direct the Science Advisory Panel to prepare scientific
reviews for the following two topics, as unanimously supported by the Planning and Natural
Resources Committee:
• How can the District effectively and efficiently monitor changes in priority plant and
animal populations at the landscape scale?
• What are the visitation and recreational use benefits and trade-offs to fulfilling District
goals, including natural resource protection and ecologically-sensitive public enjoyment
and education?
Rev. 1/3/20
2. Additionally, authorize the General Manager to direct the Science Advisory Panel to prepare a
scientific review for the following topic:
• Review of cattle grazing benefits and impacts:
• What is the net climate impact of cattle grazing (e.g., potential increase in soil
carbon minus cattle methane emissions)? What are the District’s options, such
as grazing regimes or dietary additives, to reduce emissions from cattle grazing?
• What are the current scientific results on the effectiveness of managing
grasslands and reducing fire risk with cattle grazing?
3. Retain the remaining 10 topics as reviewed by the Planning and Natural Resources Committee
for future consideration when the Year 2 Science Advisory Panel work plan is discussed in
2020.
5. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Compensation (R-20-03)
Staff Contact: Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution making annual findings required by law that up to six compensable Board
meetings per month are necessary for the effective operation of the agency.
2. Direct the General Manager and General Counsel to prepare and introduce an ordinance
increasing Board compensation by five percent from $100.00 to $105.00 per meeting,
consistent with current law.
3. Discuss other possible changes to Board Policy 6.06 – Meeting Compensation, Reimbursement
of Authorized Necessary Expenses for Performance of Official Duties, and Adoption of Ethics
Training Requirements Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232 et seq. (AB1234), and
either:
A. Direct the General Manager to return at a future Board meeting with a revised policy
reflecting Board feedback for consideration of adoption, OR
B. Refer the topic of policy changes to the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs
Committee for further deliberation.
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 information; request staff to report to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or
direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to
staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Board.
Committee Reports
Staff Reports
Director Reports
ADJOURNMENT
*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order.
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.
Rev. 1/3/20
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 POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), declare that
the foregoing agenda for the special and regular meetings of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and
available for review on December 20, 2019, at the Administrative Offices of MROSD, 330 Distel Circle, Los
Altos California, 94022. The agenda and any additional written materials are also available on the District’s web
site at http://www.openspace.org.
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
District Clerk
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 20-01
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2020 Fiscal Year to date EFT:52.90%
Fiscal Year 18-19 EFT:29.44%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment Amount
1545 EFT 12/20/2019 10343 - GRANITE ROCK COMPANY Ravenswood Bay Trail Connection Project 234,051.50
1532 EFT 12/20/2019 11539 - BELZ CONSTRUCTION Bergman Residences Reconstruction Phase III 70,965.00
1526 EFT 12/13/2019 11990 - ZFA STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS La Honda Creek White Barn/Redwood Cabin & Beatty Property Home 68,961.14
1516 EFT 12/13/2019 11593 - H.T. HARVEY & ASSOCIATES Lysons Demolition Proj/RW Bay Trail Env. Consulting/Construction Biomonitoring/ADA Restroom Project 48,318.75
1530 EFT 12/20/2019 11893 - AZTECA SYSTEMS LLC Work Order & Asset Mgmt System 1/1/20 - 12/31/20 45,000.00
1549 EFT 12/20/2019 10794 - John Northmore Roberts & Associates Professional Services - Bear Creek Stables Improvements Oct 2019 42,957.77
1513 EFT 12/13/2019 12058 - Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy San Mateo County Vegetation Map 35,000.00
1527 EFT 12/20/2019 *12052 - 4984 EL Camino LLC A02/A03/A04 Rent - January 2020 34,696.00
1563 EFT 12/20/2019 11920 - Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.Mud Lake - Biological Monitoring, Surveys, Project Coordination 32,588.75
1541 EFT 12/20/2019 10546 - ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS INC IPM: Revitalize Stream, Upland, and Wetland Habitats/ISM Twin Creeks 27,885.00
1546 EFT 12/20/2019 11998 - Hanford Applied Restoration & Conservation Ravenswood Revegetation and Plant Maintenance 27,500.00
1578 EFT 12/20/2019 11990 - ZFA STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS La Honda Creek White Barn 10/20 - 11/16/Structure Stabilization Redwood Cabin & Beatty Property 27,284.60
80810 Check 12/13/2019 12013 - Rincon Consultants, Inc.Environmental Assessment Madonna Creek Ranch October 2019 25,932.00
1548 EFT 12/20/2019 11859 - Horizon Water and Environment, LLC Programmatic Environmental Permitting 20,919.56
1521 EFT 12/13/2019 11241 - QUESTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION Ravenswood Bay Trail Connection Project - Oct 2019 17,703.23
80843 Check 12/20/2019 11732 - SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY Slender False Brome Research - July 2019 Cost Reimbursement 14,303.11
80848 Check 12/20/2019 11558 - VIDA VERDE NATURE EDUCATION Grant Reimbursement #1 - Reporting Period: 9/1/19-11/30/19 13,512.95
1531 EFT 12/20/2019 11148 - BALANCE HYDROLOGICS, INC.V Star ECDM work 13,327.98
80796 Check 12/13/2019 11863 - ALBION ENVIRONMENTAL INC Mud Lake Improvements -Mgmt & Construction Monitoring Oct 2019 13,049.64
1562 EFT 12/20/2019 11477 - SCA ENVIRONMENTAL INC.Lysons Demolition Project 12,806.00
80827 Check 12/20/2019 12106 - CSG Consultants, Inc.General Engineering Consulting Services 10,440.00
1525 EFT 12/13/2019 *10216 - VALLEY OIL COMPANY Fuel for District vehicles 10,384.05
80842 Check 12/20/2019 11005 - SAN MATEO COUNTY PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT Land Division - Minor Subdivision 10,371.00
80828 Check 12/20/2019 10463 - DELL BUSINESS CREDIT 5 Laptops 9,906.69
1555 EFT 12/20/2019 12115 - President and Fellows of Harvard College Art and Practice of Leadership Development 9,800.00
1572 EFT 12/20/2019 10978 - VOLLMAR NATURAL LANDS CONSULTING, LLC 2019 Botanical Surveys & Riparian Impact Assessments 9,432.00
80830 Check 12/20/2019 12010 - GARCIA AND ASSOCIATES Archaeological On-Call-TO1-Deer Hollow Farm White Barn Survey 8,769.50
80803 Check 12/13/2019 11789 - GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, INC.Records Management Improvement Plan 8,662.00
1534 EFT 12/20/2019 10723 - Callander Associates Ravenswood Bay Trail Permit Assistance & Design Revisions Oct 8,241.83
1537 EFT 12/20/2019 11318 - CONFLUENCE RESTORATION Plant Maintenance Mt. Umunhum (Nov 2019) & Water Deliveries 7,742.00
80847 Check 12/20/2019 11618 - TRAIL PEOPLE Hwy 17 Wildlife Crossing - November 2019 7,484.00
1520 EFT 12/13/2019 10253 - Peterson Tractor Co.M14 Excavator Major Repairs 7,423.86
1517 EFT 12/13/2019 11887 - KOOPMANN RANGELAND CONSULTING Rangeland Consulting Services July - Nov 2019/Johnston Ranch Uplands 6,326.50
80825 Check 12/20/2019 12109 - Christine Sculati Grants Program Support - November 2019 Services 6,187.50
1577 EFT 12/20/2019 11834 - WRECO BCR Mud Lake Construction Monitoring - Nov 2019 5,463.49
80816 Check 12/13/2019 11856 - West Coast Arborists, Inc.Eucalyptus Pruning - Toto Ranch (4)5,200.00
1575 EFT 12/20/2019 *11118 - Wex Bank Fuel for District vehicles 4,807.76
1508 EFT 12/13/2019 10839 - CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL SPCC Plan Consultation 4,700.00
1540 EFT 12/20/2019 11966 - Doniga Markegard Coyote Brush Mowing, Toto Ranch 4,500.00
1576 EFT 12/20/2019 12050 - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.Basis of Design Report for DHF White Barn thru 11/17/19 4,272.50
1557 EFT 12/20/2019 11241 - QUESTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION BCR Phase 2 Trail Design and Permitting 3,982.65
80823 Check 12/20/2019 11371 - CALFLORA DATABASE 2020 Annual CalFlora Weed Management Subscription 3,900.00
1564 EFT 12/20/2019 12082 - Sicular Environmental Consulting La Honda Forest Management Plan 3,875.00
1512 EFT 12/13/2019 11748 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CONSULTING State Funding Consulting and Lobbying Services - November 2019 3,750.00
80826 Check 12/20/2019 11520 - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Latino Engagement with Latino Outdoors 3,500.00
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt
by vendors
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 20-01
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2020 Fiscal Year to date EFT:52.90%
Fiscal Year 18-19 EFT:29.44%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment Amount
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt
by vendors
1519 EFT 12/13/2019 11617 - MIG, INC.LH Public Access Working Group Facilitation Services Oct 2019 3,456.42
80841 Check 12/20/2019 11005 - SAN MATEO COUNTY PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT Density Analysis Fee 3,292.90
80846 Check 12/20/2019 10307 - THE SIGN SHOP Signs For Dog Waste Receptacle/Various OSP 2,955.73
1511 EFT 12/13/2019 11821 - DUNKINWORKS Leadership Academy 2,900.00
1506 EFT 12/13/2019 *11799 - AZTEC LEASING, INC.Printer/copier leases - 6 machines - 11/1/19 though 11/30/19 2,326.07
1551 EFT 12/20/2019 11326 - LEXISNEXIS CA Deering Code Print Agreement Dec 2019-Nov 2022 1st of 3/Online Sub Nov 2019 2,306.81
1539 EFT 12/20/2019 10032 - DEL REY BUILDING MAINTENANCE Janitorial services and supplies 2,268.50
1560 EFT 12/20/2019 10099 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY American Badger & Burrowing Owl Habitat Suitability Study Nov 20 2,212.50
80829 Check 12/20/2019 11701 - ERIC GOULDSBERRY ART DIRECTION Design and Production of 2018-19 CAFR and PAFR 2,070.00
80821 Check 12/20/2019 10826 - BARTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC Actuarial Consulting Services - June 2019 2,034.00
80834 Check 12/20/2019 *11184 - PURCHASE POWER - PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE Postage Meter Refill 2,015.00
1556 EFT 12/20/2019 11923 - PROVOST & PRITCHARD Water Systems Consulting 1,995.98
1504 EFT 12/13/2019 *10128 - AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION Repeater Lease - December 2019 1,990.25
1528 EFT 12/20/2019 10001 - AARON'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Restroom Sanitation Services - Blk-Mtn/PC Upper/WH 1,895.00
1568 EFT 12/20/2019 10152 - Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies (RSA&CP)1,878.89
80845 Check 12/20/2019 10580 - SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS Sharp Copies - Printer Costs - 10/29/19 through 11/28/19 1,745.57
1515 EFT 12/13/2019 12088 - GSL Fine Lithographers Printing and Mailing Services FY19-20/Annual Financial Reports 1,709.12
1547 EFT 12/20/2019 10222 - HERC RENTALS, INC.Excavator Rental (RSA-DHF)/Skidsteer Auger Rental (RSACP)1,666.89
80801 Check 12/13/2019 12094 - City and County of San Francisco License and Consent Fee - Bay Trail Connection to Ravenswood Ope 1,666.66
1573 EFT 12/20/2019 11914 - W-TRANS On-Call Traffic Engineering - La Honda Hwy 84 Analysis 1,602.50
1552 EFT 12/20/2019 10125 - MOFFETT SUPPLY COMPANY INC Restroom tissue and hand sanitizer 1,588.90
1514 EFT 12/13/2019 11608 - GOVERNMENT JOBS governmentjobs.com subscription fee 1,575.00
1535 EFT 12/20/2019 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Maintenance & Repairs - M234, M202, M206, P85 1,475.98
80831 Check 12/20/2019 11195 - GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER P88 New Tires & Balance/Repairs P94 1,339.70
1543 EFT 12/20/2019 11151 - FASTENAL COMPANY Drill Cabinet & Drill Bits (FFO)1,311.23
1522 EFT 12/13/2019 11399 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Cost Sharing Agreement-Guadalupe River Coordinated Monitoring 1,256.70
1566 EFT 12/20/2019 *10952 - SONIC.NET, INC.Internet Services 1/1/2020 - 1/31/2020 1,170.00
1529 EFT 12/20/2019 12087 - Augustine, Ryan Reimbursement For Ranger Academy Expenses 1,100.00
1507 EFT 12/13/2019 10616 - BKF ENGINEERS Topographic Survey 1,000.00
1533 EFT 12/20/2019 10616 - BKF ENGINEERS Topographic Survey - Services from Oct. 28, 2019 - Nov. 24, 2019 1,000.00
1536 EFT 12/20/2019 11013 - Confidence UST Services, Inc.Monthly Fuel Tank Inspection (SAO-Cristich) - 8/13, 9/10, 10/9, 11/5 1,000.00
1565 EFT 12/20/2019 10447 - SIMMS PLUMBING & WATER EQUIPMENT Bimonthly Water Chlorination - Lobitos Houses/Replace Kitchen Waste Line 5755 Alpine Rd 998.65
80837 Check 12/20/2019 10194 - REED & GRAHAM INC Erosion Control (BCR)998.00
80819 Check 12/20/2019 *10261 - ADT LLC (Protection One)Alarm Services For AO, AO2, AO3, AO4 And Cristo Rey 955.81
80807 Check 12/13/2019 11129 - PETERSON TRUCKS INC.BIT Inspections for November/December 907.00
80832 Check 12/20/2019 *11551 - GREEN TEAM OF SAN JOSE Garbage Service (RSA), (SAO)895.73
80815 Check 12/13/2019 10803 - VALMONT COMPOSITE STRUCTURES Culvert Delineators 860.77
1567 EFT 12/20/2019 10107 - SUNNYVALE FORD M201 Repair 854.49
1505 EFT 12/13/2019 10294 - AmeriGas - 0130 Propane For 20000 Skyline 783.39
80804 Check 12/13/2019 10287 - GRAINGER INC Electrical Materials (RSA-DHF)714.82
80811 Check 12/13/2019 *10136 - SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY Water Service (RSACP)662.55
80799 Check 12/13/2019 10141 - BIG CREEK LUMBER CO INC Lumber - Split Rail Posts for Fencing 659.33
80805 Check 12/13/2019 11106 - INTELLI-TECH Maintenance Inspection 643.00
80824 Check 12/20/2019 10454 - CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO-949 Water Service (FFO)614.36
1509 EFT 12/13/2019 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Maintenance Service - M201, A91 543.70
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 20-01
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2020 Fiscal Year to date EFT:52.90%
Fiscal Year 18-19 EFT:29.44%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment Amount
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt
by vendors
80797 Check 12/13/2019 11814 - AMERICAN PORTABLES Sanitation Services (BCR)542.40
1510 EFT 12/13/2019 11989 - CONIFER CREATIVE, INC.On-Call Graphic Design Services 475.00
1524 EFT 12/13/2019 10107 - SUNNYVALE FORD P98 Vehicle Repair 472.96
1538 EFT 12/20/2019 10544 - CORELOGIC INFORMATION SOLUTION Property research services - November 2019 463.50
80812 Check 12/13/2019 11054 - SAN MATEO COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 3 Training classes 435.00
80808 Check 12/13/2019 11335 - PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Lease 422.37
1569 EFT 12/20/2019 10146 - Tires On The Go Tire Repair & Replacement - M226, M221 417.83
1559 EFT 12/20/2019 11479 - Rootid, LLC Website maintenance - 4 retainer hours 378.00
80818 Check 12/20/2019 *12041 - A T & T Mobility (FirstNet)EOC Emergency Phones (8)352.95
80836 Check 12/20/2019 10589 - RECOLOGY SOUTH BAY Recycling Service 333.00
80798 Check 12/13/2019 10815 - AMERICAN RED CROSS 11 students CPR 330.00
80839 Check 12/20/2019 10182 - ROYAL BRASS INC T52 Parts for Repair & Maintenance 328.23
80838 Check 12/20/2019 *10093 - RENE HARDOY Gardening Maintenance 325.00
80822 Check 12/20/2019 11436 - Bay Trailrunners LLC Release of deposit for permit # 20967 300.00
80809 Check 12/13/2019 *11526 - REPUBLIC SERVICES Garbage Service 283.25
1523 EFT 12/13/2019 10302 - STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Drain Rock (BCR-Stables)197.12
1558 EFT 12/20/2019 10228 - RHF INC Radar Unit Repair/Calibration 185.64
80800 Check 12/13/2019 10168 - CINTAS Shop Towel Service (FFO & SFO)185.41
1574 EFT 12/20/2019 11388 - WAGNER & BONSIGNORE Water Rights Services 185.00
1518 EFT 12/13/2019 10190 - MetroMobile Communications Additional Vehicle Antennas 172.60
1503 EFT 12/13/2019 10357 - A-TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY Quarterly Fire Sprinkler Inspection (FFO)160.00
1554 EFT 12/20/2019 12060 - Preferred Alliance, Inc.16 Off-Site Participants - Testing 160.00
1542 EFT 12/20/2019 12116 - Elizabeth Thompson Honorarium Fee 150.00
80833 Check 12/20/2019 10664 - MISSION TRAIL WASTE SYSTEMS AO Garbage Service 136.10
80802 Check 12/13/2019 10509 - GEOCON CONSULTANTS INC Purisima Upland Demolition and Site Cleanup 135.00
1553 EFT 12/20/2019 10925 - Papé Machinery T-27 Replacement Parts 127.34
80806 Check 12/13/2019 10191 - MOUNTAIN VIEW GARDEN CENTER Fill Sand (RSA-DHF)103.55
1570 EFT 12/20/2019 11596 - Toshiba America Business Solutions CPC Billing 10/15/19 - 11/14/19 98.75
80813 Check 12/13/2019 10162 - TERMINIX PROCESSING CENTER AO PEST CONTROL 89.00
80840 Check 12/20/2019 10136 - SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY Water service for Cristich Ln 83.17
1571 EFT 12/20/2019 *10216 - VALLEY OIL COMPANY Fuel for District vehicles 82.53
80844 Check 12/20/2019 11403 - SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE/ACCOUNTING Training for M. Perez 81.50
1561 EFT 12/20/2019 11042 - SANTA CLARA COUNTY-OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Live Scan - October 2019 69.00
80817 Check 12/20/2019 *11880 - A T & T (CALNET3)Mt. Um Safety Phone 45.98
1550 EFT 12/20/2019 11991 - Kunz Valley Trash, LLC Garbage service at 20000 Skyline 39.60
1544 EFT 12/20/2019 10187 - GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT Chainsaw Parts 39.22
80820 Check 12/20/2019 10815 - AMERICAN RED CROSS 1 participant- EMR Challenge 36.00
80835 Check 12/20/2019 10134 - RAYNE OF SAN JOSE Water Service (FOOSP)29.24
80814 Check 12/13/2019 10165 - UPS Ship broken radar gun 25.29
Grand Total 1,073,259.74
*Annual Claims
**Hawthorn Expenses
Abbreviations
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 20-01
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2020 Fiscal Year to date EFT:52.90%
Fiscal Year 18-19 EFT:29.44%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment Amount
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt
by vendors
A### = Administrative Office Vehicle HR = Human Resources P### = Patrol Vehicle SCNT = Stevens Creek Nature Trail
AO2, AO3, AO4 = Leased Office Space IPM = Invasive Plant Maintenance PCR = Purisima Creek Redwoods SCS = Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area
BCR = Bear Creek Redwoods ISM = Invasive Species Management PIC= Picchetti Ranch SFO = Skyline Field Office
CAO = Coastal Area Office LH = La Honda Creek PR = Pulgas Ridge SG = Saratoga Gap
CC = Coal Creek LR = Long Ridge RR = Russian Ridge SJH = Saint Joseph's Hill
DHF = Dear Hollow Farm LT = Los Trancos RR/MIN = Russian Ridge - Mindego Hill SR= Skyline Ridge
ECdM = El Corte de Madera M### = Maintenance Vehicle RSA = Rancho San Antonio T### = Tractor or Trailer
ES = El Sereno MB = Monte Bello RV = Ravenswood TC = Tunitas Creek
FFO = Foothills Field Office MR = Miramontes Ridge SA = Sierra Azul TH = Teague Hill
FOOSP = Fremont Older Open Space Pres.OSP = Open Space Preserve SAO = South Area Outpost TW = Thornewood
GP = General Preserve SAU = Mount Umunhum WH = Windy Hill
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT Wells Fargo Credit Card - October 2019
MEETING # 20-01
MEETING DATE 01-08-20
Posting Date Amount Description
11/8/2019 25,597.07 Comcast internet services AO and FFO 3 months of service
11/8/2019 7,500.00 Rental of Remote Control Mower (1) 10/15/19 - 11/11/19
11/8/2019 5,910.04 Garbage and Debris Disposal from BCR Stables
11/8/2019 3,294.55 High - Accuracy GPS receiver EOS Arrow 100
11/8/2019 2,930.25 District phone service and T1 for SAO
11/8/2019 2,591.89 Ranger Academy Lodging - Augustine, Payment 3 of 4
11/8/2019 2,385.00 Reg for Laustsen, Peth & Hufana - 15th Annual CEQA Conf SF
11/8/2019 2,010.00 60 Custom metal post caps for signboard posts
11/8/2019 1,818.24 Passive bat acoustic monitoring equipment
11/8/2019 1,478.15 Native Seed
11/8/2019 1,390.00 Pulgas - Restroom metal locked closets for holding supplies & equipment
11/8/2019 1,390.00 RSA - Restroom metal locked closets for holding suppplies & equipment
11/8/2019 1,390.00 SA - Jacques Ridge - Restroom Closets
11/8/2019 1,348.00 DHF - 2 Metal Doors for Restrooms
11/8/2019 1,245.87 NR rental vehicle for peak of field season - last charge vehicle returned
11/8/2019 1,194.64 Hard drives for offsite backup at field offices
11/8/2019 1,050.12 Lodging - MMANC Annual Conference - C. Barresi
11/8/2019 1,012.39 Public Restroom locks (2) & 1 handle
11/8/2019 1,002.42 B&W/Color prints with binding specifications of MROSD Bldg.
11/8/2019 1,000.00 SAO fire sprinkler design final payment
11/8/2019 990.00 Carbon offsets 2019 business flights - Climate Action Plan Imp
11/8/2019 856.50 FFO Shop - Ice Machine Repairs
11/8/2019 841.68 SFO Quarterly Alarm service
11/8/2019 817.19 FFO - Office Desk for Area Managers Office
11/8/2019 802.59 Lodging for MMANC Conference Oct 2019 - D. Bazar
11/8/2019 788.79 Transfer Tank (M226)
11/8/2019 742.59 Lodging for MMANC Conference - A. Headley
11/8/2019 676.00 Med chg for DOT recertification & audio/preemployment screening
11/8/2019 624.96 LED Light fixtures
11/8/2019 596.75 Certified weed free straw for seeding - BCR Upper Lake Landscape
11/8/2019 584.00 RSACP - Repaired Auto-Flush on Toilet
11/8/2019 578.06 2019 AFP Annual Conference - 2 nights hotel
11/8/2019 515.16 Hotel and parking for the Cal-IPC symposium
11/8/2019 500.00 Sec dep for Redwood Room rental for LF Ag Policy Peer Agency Mtg
11/8/2019 500.00 Security deposit fee charge for 11/20 Redwood Room rental
11/8/2019 495.00 AFP Membership
11/8/2019 495.00 Capital Project Manager recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 492.90 SA/Kennedy Rd Sanitation Service 9-18-19
11/8/2019 492.90 SA-Kennedy Rd - Sanitation Service 10-15-19
11/8/2019 490.00 Preemployment screening
11/8/2019 474.63 Academy Uniform - Augustine
11/8/2019 459.72 Hotel Stay for MISAC 2019 Conference - O. Sterzl
11/8/2019 450.38 Badges for Field Staff uniforms
11/8/2019 450.00 PDQ Inventory license x 1
11/8/2019 449.00 Capital Project Manager recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 449.00 2020 CalGov HR Conference March 11-13, 2020
11/8/2019 448.40 Mobile field office rental
11/8/2019 440.00 Room rental Staff Recognition Event
11/8/2019 438.00 SCC Dept of Environ Health septic tank permit for Lysons Prop
11/8/2019 438.00 SCC Dept of Environ Health permit fee for septic tank SC Ranch
11/8/2019 435.38 Ergonomic Equipment
11/8/2019 425.00 SA-MT UM Tower - Pedestrian Canopy Rental
11/8/2019 416.13 Lodging - 2020 AFP Annual Conference (locked in pricing)
11/8/2019 405.00 Temperature/Humidity data logger for bat mitigation monitoring
11/8/2019 399.53 Duty gear belts and defensive equipment cases
11/8/2019 398.50 HVAC Boiler pump seal and housing
11/8/2019 391.87 AO Water Service
11/8/2019 372.01 Pastries & coffee - Ravenswood Bay Trail event on 10/11/2019
11/8/2019 369.00 Capital Project Manager recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 363.41 SJH - Cyclone Fencing for Repairs
11/8/2019 361.79 FFO - 2 Year Extended Warranty for Ice Maker
11/8/2019 359.00 Reg Fee - National Business Institute Conference SF, Ca
11/8/2019 358.92 Meals for Bond Oversight Committee Educational Field Trip Oct 25
11/8/2019 350.00 Capital Project Manager recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 350.00 Planner III recruitment advertiing
11/8/2019 350.00 Redwood RM rental fee 11/20 LF Ag Policy Peer Agency Mtg
11/8/2019 349.08 DHF - Village Restroom Building Supplies
11/8/2019 342.52 Lodging - CA Invasive Plant Council Symposium 2019 A.Evert
11/8/2019 336.22 Kestrel Weather Meters for Red Flag Field Monitoring
11/8/2019 336.00 HR survey Monkey subscription
11/8/2019 330.00 Monthly Storage Unit Fee
11/8/2019 327.37 2 Clinometers
11/8/2019 316.20 Conference fee for A.Hebert - Advanced Wetland Delineation 2019
11/8/2019 315.96 Airfare to CA Invasive Plant Council Symposium 2019
11/8/2019 305.00 Data subscription for San Mateo County parcel owner mailing list
11/8/2019 304.11 Keys Locks for stock
11/8/2019 300.00 Critical Incident Stress Debrief services
11/8/2019 299.10 Van Tool OT Ratchet puller
11/8/2019 295.00 Planner III recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 293.80 Signage - Ravenswood Kickoff Event
11/8/2019 293.34 Pre-ordered lunch for 10/15 Climate Vulnerability Workshop
11/8/2019 289.24 Misc Supplies
11/8/2019 289.03 AFP 2019 Annual Conference - 1 night hotel
11/8/2019 285.03 Chain sharpening grinding wheels and batteries
11/8/2019 279.88 MISAC Conference - C. Hiatt
11/8/2019 276.98 SA/Mt Um Temp Fencing Rental 9-27-19
11/8/2019 276.98 SA-Mt Um Summit - Fencing Rental 10-24-19
11/8/2019 275.06 DHF - Village Restroom Building Supplies
11/8/2019 261.21 Office furniture for IT
11/8/2019 256.71 SFO Trash and recycle
11/8/2019 250.63 Office supplies - 6 cases of paper
11/8/2019 250.00 Bird legal protections course materials
11/8/2019 248.52 5050 building meeting room lock
11/8/2019 247.79 DHF - Materials for Visual Barrier and Keys
11/8/2019 246.06 CJPIA Educational Forum Oct 9-11, 2019 hotel
11/8/2019 238.44 New Earpieces for Ranger Radios
11/8/2019 228.91 Yubikeys x 4 units Multi-factor authentication
11/8/2019 228.65 Email marketing - October 2019
11/8/2019 225.00 Website hosting
11/8/2019 219.98 PC Porta Potty
11/8/2019 217.99 Ravenswood Event Partner Banner
11/8/2019 210.58 Water Service - 16060 Skyline Boulevard
11/8/2019 204.42 Chain Binders for Heavy Cargo
11/8/2019 203.60 8 Door Pressure Gauges ADA Rated
11/8/2019 200.00 Capital Project Manager III recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 194.39 Pens, paper, note books etc
11/8/2019 185.30 5.5 in x 8.5 in index cards for public notification mailings
11/8/2019 170.29 Lodging Deposit for Calgov HR March 10-13, 2020
11/8/2019 169.33 Dog Waste Bags
11/8/2019 169.32 Dog Waste Bags
11/8/2019 168.46 Clinometer - Measures Angle or Elevation of Slopes
11/8/2019 156.42 Name tags for staff and desktop holders for meetings
11/8/2019 156.31 Replacement light bulbs for microscopes
11/8/2019 155.65 Water Service - 16060 Skyline Blvd
11/8/2019 150.00 Annex - Troubleshoot Heating/AC Unit
11/8/2019 147.30 Blinds for Board Room Doors
11/8/2019 145.00 Medical expenses for DOT re-certification services
11/8/2019 142.85 Meal for Board Meeting Oct 9
11/8/2019 136.24 Glass whiteboard ordered for T.Werner 10/08/19
11/8/2019 134.90 Maps for Radio Dead Spot Identification
11/8/2019 133.97 Training refreshments
11/8/2019 129.00 Toto barn supplies - fastner screws
11/8/2019 128.10 Payment for traffic incident data from California Highway Patrol
11/8/2019 127.66 FFO - Batteries and Supplies
11/8/2019 127.66 Battery charger
11/8/2019 124.26 Logo and MAA poster for Ravenswood Event
11/8/2019 123.19 Real Property Specialist interviews panel lunch
11/8/2019 121.21 Equipment Bar Oil
11/8/2019 120.62 Lunch for interview panel - Administrative Assistant
11/8/2019 120.00 Year subscription for the Harvard Business Review.
11/8/2019 120.00 Reg - Webinar The Revised Rules of Professional Conduct
11/8/2019 119.91 Office supplies
11/8/2019 119.43 FFO Materials
11/8/2019 118.77 Interpretive Specialist Panel Lunch 10/18/2019
11/8/2019 113.83 FFO - Paint for Area Managers Office
11/8/2019 113.64 Ravenswood icon stickers
11/8/2019 109.00 Lead Ranger Panel Lunch 10/28/2019
11/8/2019 108.22 Water Service - 4411 Alpine Road
11/8/2019 108.22 Water Service - 4411 Alpine Rd
11/8/2019 107.65 Kitchen supplies - tea
11/8/2019 107.31 Small Tools
11/8/2019 107.02 Water service - WH Lower Windy Hill
11/8/2019 106.92 DHF - Garden Items
11/8/2019 104.83 FTO Duty Gear
11/8/2019 100.40 Dry cleaning for green table clothes for outreach tabling
11/8/2019 100.00 Planner III recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 100.00 Job posting for Planner III
11/8/2019 100.00 Technology and Privacy Webinar
11/8/2019 100.00 CA Science Teachers Assoc Conf - Climate Forum - N. Vuoso
11/8/2019 99.74 Locks for wanco signs
11/8/2019 99.34 M228 Tie-Downs for EMO Truck
11/8/2019 99.29 SJH - Cyclone Fencing Repairs
11/8/2019 98.57 DHF - Electrical Parts
11/8/2019 95.71 FTO Duty Gear
11/8/2019 95.13 FFO - Paint and Supplies Gormans Office
11/8/2019 94.18 6 copies of keys for 240 Cristich Lane, future field office
11/8/2019 93.18 Tools and supplies
11/8/2019 90.31 Kitchen supplies
11/8/2019 90.00 Gift cards for the 3 winners of the Staff Photo Contest.
11/8/2019 89.00 AO Pest Control
11/8/2019 86.67 Lunch Mtg for Committee Green Foothills, Sierra Club & RP staff
11/8/2019 86.67 iOS device lighting charge cables x 24
11/8/2019 83.29 Kitchen and Office supplies
11/8/2019 82.19 DHF - Village Restroom Building Supplies
11/8/2019 80.93 Dinner for Staff Assigned to RSA Crime Scene
11/8/2019 80.00 CAPIO video conference for Mike Kahn
11/8/2019 79.92 Office supplies
11/8/2019 79.43 Snacks for Ranger Certified Interpretive Guide training class
11/8/2019 77.47 Nuts and bolts, windshield washer fluid -- Consumables
11/8/2019 77.38 Microphone stand and iphone case
11/8/2019 76.37 Sand for Thornewood culvert replacement
11/8/2019 75.80 Pop Rivet Tool for Tech Van
11/8/2019 75.00 Webinar - AB 5 & Independent Contractors
11/8/2019 75.00 MB payphone
11/8/2019 74.76 Toto barn supplies - plumbing boot jack
11/8/2019 74.12 Additional stickers for VS department
11/8/2019 72.48 Batteries for Radar guns
11/8/2019 72.00 2019 AFP Annual Conference - SFO airport parking
11/8/2019 72.00 Dupl Charge disputed - 2019 AFP Annual Conference - SFO Parking
11/8/2019 71.85 Water Service - 13130 Skyline Blvd
11/8/2019 70.13 Legislative meeting food
11/8/2019 70.00 SRE raffle giftcards
11/8/2019 68.50 Notary Certification for Clerk
11/8/2019 65.35 SFO Diesel fuel tank level gauge
11/8/2019 65.00 Parking for Greenbelt event
11/8/2019 65.00 Toastmasters membership
11/8/2019 64.90 Office Supplies for New Intern
11/8/2019 64.23 Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium - General Admission
11/8/2019 64.23 Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium - Admission Fee
11/8/2019 64.23 20th Anniversary Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium
11/8/2019 63.77 Lunch for volunteer judges for the Staff Photo Contest
11/8/2019 63.42 Toto Barn - rust repair paint supplies
11/8/2019 62.88 SJH - Cyclone Fencing Repairs
11/8/2019 61.74 Foam Stickers for childrens activity for outreach tables
11/8/2019 61.52 Keys for IT
11/8/2019 60.00 Room Rental Fee for Administrative Services Retreat Feb 5 2020
11/8/2019 59.95 Smog Check for A95
11/8/2019 58.98 Respirators
11/8/2019 58.50 Dinner with Lobbyists
11/8/2019 57.67 SA-Bald Mtn. RR Floor Paint Supplies
11/8/2019 56.46 SRE table decorations pumpkins
11/8/2019 56.06 Temperature controller for snake tank
11/8/2019 55.00 Planner III recruitment advertising
11/8/2019 55.00 Annex - Replace Window
11/8/2019 54.74 Water Service - 13130 Skyline Boulevard
11/8/2019 53.65 Tax on Transfer Tank (M226)
11/8/2019 53.51 Water Service - WH
11/8/2019 53.18 Office supplies
11/8/2019 53.06 Natural Resource field guides
11/8/2019 52.60 Drinks & food for public mtgs & board director tours Fall 2019
11/8/2019 52.09 Kitchen Supplies
11/8/2019 51.25 Snacks for Ranger Certified Interpretive Guide training class
11/8/2019 51.19 A frame water system parts
11/8/2019 50.39 Snacks for Ranger Certified Interpretive Guide training class
11/8/2019 50.00 Clerks Training
11/8/2019 50.00 FFO backup internet service
11/8/2019 50.00 Reg Fee - Conservation Law Forum on Nov. 7th in SF
11/8/2019 50.00 CJPIA Educational Forum Oct 9-11, 2019 shuttle transport
11/8/2019 50.00 CJPIA Educational Forum Oct 9-11, 2019 shuttle transport
11/8/2019 50.00 Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Meeting Registration
11/8/2019 49.77 Supplies for cubicle white board
11/8/2019 49.16 Lock Box for Cristich
11/8/2019 49.00 Social Media scheduling - October 2019
11/8/2019 48.83 Lunch - GM, J. Hugg and Director Holman.
11/8/2019 47.94 Volunteer Field Equipment
11/8/2019 47.85 Coffee for PAWG La Honda Site Tour 10/14/19
11/8/2019 46.82 Meal for Records Mgmt Improvement Plan Business Mtgs Oct 16
11/8/2019 46.78 Office Supplies - Planner, pens, refills, organizer
11/8/2019 45.86 Pens
11/8/2019 45.82 Batteries for SAO
11/8/2019 45.74 Office supplies
11/8/2019 45.28 Snacks - Volunteer recognition of 5500 hours at AO
11/8/2019 43.99 Kitchen and office supplies
11/8/2019 43.59 Coupler locks for Wanco Signs
11/8/2019 43.57 Meal for LFPAC Meeting Oct 8
11/8/2019 43.55 Tie Down Binder Chain
11/8/2019 43.54 Trailer safety hooks
11/8/2019 43.02 DHF - Electrical Parts
11/8/2019 42.70 AO2/A03/A04 Additional Keys
11/8/2019 42.50 Web forms - October 2019
11/8/2019 42.49 Snacks for volunteer projects
11/8/2019 42.08 Office supplies
11/8/2019 41.40 Whiteboard
11/8/2019 41.21 Shredding services
11/8/2019 41.10 Office supplies
11/8/2019 40.31 FFO - Supplies
11/8/2019 40.00 New Name Patches on Uniform
11/8/2019 39.00 Web pdf viewer - October 2019
11/8/2019 38.99 Floor mat for kitchen
11/8/2019 38.97 Kitchen supplies
11/8/2019 38.22 Walkway rebuild at A-frame
11/8/2019 38.07 Snacks for Science Advisory Panel staff workshop 10/9/19
11/8/2019 37.93 Office Supplies
11/8/2019 37.05 Envelopes for carwashes
11/8/2019 36.55 Supplies for Toto Barn - roof drill bits
11/8/2019 36.05 Wood stakes and flagging tape for Tabachnik property lot split
11/8/2019 35.98 Office supplies - Coffee
11/8/2019 35.96 Office supplies
11/8/2019 35.95 Midpen online store - October 2019
11/8/2019 35.94 Lunch for 10/15 Climate Vulnerability Workshop - add'l attendees
11/8/2019 35.88 Series on Audible: Conversations, Accountability, Confrontations
11/8/2019 35.76 Kitchen supplies
11/8/2019 35.49 Drinks & snacks for Public Access Working Group LH Site Tour
11/8/2019 34.79 Office supplies
11/8/2019 34.70 SRE raffle gift
11/8/2019 33.50 Snacks for volunteer projects
11/8/2019 33.28 Vehicle Windshield wipers
11/8/2019 33.16 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 32.70 SFO office keys
11/8/2019 32.64 Ranger Certifiied Interpretive Guide training class - poster
11/8/2019 32.29 Supplies for Toto roof caulk/ nut driver
11/8/2019 31.86 Refreshments for Management Team Communications Training
11/8/2019 31.45 SFO Rubber mat for kitchen
11/8/2019 31.15 Drill bit set, rust flat brown spray paint
11/8/2019 31.05 Refreshments for Project Management Workshop
11/8/2019 30.99 Car wash (P106)
11/8/2019 30.99 Full service District car wash (A68) for 10/19 PAWG Site Tours
11/8/2019 30.39 Coolant for District Vehicles
11/8/2019 30.39 L&F Vehicle parts
11/8/2019 30.00 SRE Starbucks raffle giftcards
11/8/2019 30.00 Radio Reference Subscription
11/8/2019 30.00 CJPIA Educational Forum Oct 9-11, 2019 airfare baggage charge
11/8/2019 30.00 CJPIA Educational Forum Oct 9-11, 2019 airfare baggage charge
11/8/2019 29.79 Microphone Stands
11/8/2019 29.41 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 29.30 Drill bits
11/8/2019 29.00 Web site analytics - October
11/8/2019 28.70 AFP 2019 Annual Conference - Taxi to Hotel
11/8/2019 28.16 SSMC Indicators event
11/8/2019 28.12 Office supplies
11/8/2019 28.03 Office supplies - Coffee
11/8/2019 26.94 Trailer Plug (M207)
11/8/2019 26.60 Fastners and caulking for key boxes AO Vehicles
11/8/2019 26.46 Pine-sol - SFO
11/8/2019 25.99 District Vehicle Car wash (A105)
11/8/2019 25.82 Truck bed closer strut
11/8/2019 25.62 Breakfast for La Honda Public Access Working Group Site Tour #1
11/8/2019 25.60 Overnight shipping tube for C.Sifuentes-Winter
11/8/2019 25.23 Real Property Specialist interviews panel snacks
11/8/2019 25.18 Bagels for Budget and Strategic Planning meeting
11/8/2019 25.00 CDSA Effective Communications Workshop
11/8/2019 25.00 SRE Trader Joes raffle giftcards
11/8/2019 25.00 Fastrak
11/8/2019 24.94 FOOSP- Paint for curbs
11/8/2019 24.55 Travel to Ontario Airport via Lyft from Mission Inn Hotel
11/8/2019 24.48 Climate Effects on Bay Area Wildlife
11/8/2019 23.96 Air Hose
11/8/2019 23.46 Battery Cable Ends (M207)
11/8/2019 22.90 Water for the public
11/8/2019 22.65 Travel - Airport to Hotel - CA Invasive Plant Council Symposium
11/8/2019 22.64 SRE raffle gift
11/8/2019 22.50 Uber Travel to SJC for CA Invasive Plant Council Symposium
11/8/2019 22.50 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 22.47 Batteries
11/8/2019 22.00 Name Badges for Tanisha and Rachel
11/8/2019 21.51 Paint Samples for FFO
11/8/2019 21.42 Ground transportation from San Jose Airport via Uber.
11/8/2019 21.24 Snacks for Ranger Certified Interpretive Guide training class
11/8/2019 21.03 Toto barn supplies - drill bits / fastners
11/8/2019 20.53 Rivets for Blind install AO
11/8/2019 20.49 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 20.00 SRE Philz Raffle giftcards
11/8/2019 19.99 SRE raffle gift
11/8/2019 19.94 Snacks for volunteer acorn collection project
11/8/2019 19.65 Reflector for trailer
11/8/2019 19.60 Office supplies
11/8/2019 19.51 Printed out photos for the Staff Photo Contest.
11/8/2019 19.00 Webinar on trail design
11/8/2019 19.00 American Trails Webinar - The Nature of Trail Aesthetics
11/8/2019 18.99 Parking Fee - CJPIA Educational Forum Oct 9-11, 2019
11/8/2019 18.66 Breakfast for interview panel - Administrative Assistant
11/8/2019 18.49 Office supplies
11/8/2019 16.75 Name badges for staff
11/8/2019 16.37 Wall Hangers
11/8/2019 16.32 Wall hangers for mounting TVs in 5050
11/8/2019 16.13 Tire Plug Kits
11/8/2019 16.13 Striker for 5050 building meeting room lock
11/8/2019 15.99 Website Registration - 2019
11/8/2019 15.96 Ongoing subscription
11/8/2019 15.63 Office Depot laminating
11/8/2019 15.47 Shipping to Return Badges
11/8/2019 15.46 Office supplies
11/8/2019 14.48 Lead Ranger Panel Breakfast 10/28/2019
11/8/2019 14.16 Wall clocks for AO4
11/8/2019 13.81 Interpretive Panel Breakfast 10/18/2019
11/8/2019 13.23 Battery Cable End (M207)
11/8/2019 13.22 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 13.06 Ice for Bond Oversight Committee Educational Field Trip Oct 25
11/8/2019 13.06 Wall hangers for mounting TVs in 5050
11/8/2019 12.97 Two plastic storage bins.
11/8/2019 11.37 Paint Samples for FFO
11/8/2019 10.97 Drinks for the RW Bay Trail Groundbreaking event on 10/11/2019
11/8/2019 10.46 Office supplies
11/8/2019 10.45 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 10.00 HR Fax service
11/8/2019 9.94 Gorilla glue
11/8/2019 9.80 Office 365 ATP license x 1
11/8/2019 9.21 Office supplies
11/8/2019 8.95 Laminating sheets
11/8/2019 8.69 Mailing of Contract Award to Agbayani Const. Corp.
11/8/2019 8.28 Staff Recognition Halloween treats
11/8/2019 8.12 Wood stakes for Tabachnik property lot split
11/8/2019 7.69 SRE event materials
11/8/2019 7.58 Office supplies - Badge holders
11/8/2019 7.57 Paint Samples for FFO
11/8/2019 7.50 Office supplies
11/8/2019 7.00 GIS Help Desk
11/8/2019 7.00 Parking fee for cybersecurity summit
11/8/2019 7.00 Conference parking fee - day 2
11/8/2019 7.00 Conference parking fee - day 1
11/8/2019 6.77 Annex - Glazing for Window
11/8/2019 6.00 Video Transcription - Art of the Trail
11/8/2019 5.60 Key copy for Skeggs radio repeater site
11/8/2019 5.44 Office supplies - badge clips
11/8/2019 5.00 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 5.00 Parking Fee - CLA 2019 Annual Mtg Conference in Monterey, CA
11/8/2019 4.99 Volunteer Supplies
11/8/2019 4.91 Poster boards for the Staff Photo Contest.
11/8/2019 4.00 Parking fee - Meeting with Supervisor Simitian
11/8/2019 3.75 Parking Fee - CLA 2019 Annual Mtg Conf - Monterey, CA
11/8/2019 3.51 Printed out a photo for the Staff Photo Contest
11/8/2019 3.49 Creamer for Office
11/8/2019 3.49 Creamer for office
11/8/2019 3.29 Office Creamer
11/8/2019 3.27 3 packs of pencils
11/8/2019 3.25 Parking Fee - CLA 2019 Annual Mtg Conference in Monterey, CA
11/8/2019 1.00 Parking for SMC BOS meeting
11/8/2019 1.00 Parking for SMC BOS meeting
11/8/2019 1.00 Parking for Training
11/8/2019 1.00 Parking for Training
11/8/2019 1.00 Parking Fee - Attend Mtg with SMCo on Ag Workforce Housing Loan
11/8/2019 0.29 Hotjar transaction fee
11/8/2019 (17.41) Paint color change credit
11/8/2019 (37.44) SFO Diesel tank level gauge return credit
11/8/2019 (40.13) SFO Kitchen area rug return / credit
11/8/2019 (50.00) Refund of Reg fee for California Special District Annual Conf
11/8/2019 (80.00) DHF - Refund for Order Revision
11/8/2019 (195.36) Gas Pump refund / return
11/8/2019 (500.00) Refund for Redwood Room rental at M.V. Community Ctr 10/21
115,481.86 Wells Fargo Credit Card - October 2019
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT Wells Fargo Credit Card - November 2019
MEETING # 20-01
MEETING DATE 01-08-20
Posting Date Amount Description
12/9/2019 7,500.00 Green Climbing Mower Rental
12/9/2019 6,884.27 City of Campbell building permit fees for the SAO
12/9/2019 6,767.82 New CPR mannequins
12/9/2019 5,680.00 Rodent control at 22800 Prospect Rd, Fremont Older Historical
12/9/2019 4,614.25 T-035 Replaced Canopy from Fallen Tree Branch
12/9/2019 2,090.24 Final installment for ranger lodging while at academy
12/9/2019 1,714.06 Non-ethanol small engine fuel
12/9/2019 1,696.45 DIs for BCR Stables on road around arena
12/9/2019 1,587.72 RSACP - 3 5-Loop Galvanized Bike Racks Hardware
12/9/2019 1,570.00 Re-Up Rodent Control at 16060 Skyline
12/9/2019 1,570.00 Re-Up Rodent Control at 20000 Skyline
12/9/2019 1,465.96 Training mat'l & test booklets for ranger Cert. Interpretive
12/9/2019 1,410.57 New tires for P102
12/9/2019 1,317.00 Midpen branded gear volunteer/docent giveaway
12/9/2019 1,300.00 Esri software training course for GIS Program Administrator
12/9/2019 1,205.65 Vehicle Maintenance And Repairs
12/9/2019 1,162.07 Sunnyvale Ford repairs for L27 vehicle
12/9/2019 1,134.57 Hotel accommodations for CALPELRA Conference
12/9/2019 1,045.75 Uniform items for new staff
12/9/2019 1,000.00 Sponsorship of 38th Salmonid Restoration Federation Conference
12/9/2019 990.00 SFO HVAC Quarterly PM Service
12/9/2019 979.00 Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
12/9/2019 965.34 Hotel for National Association for Interpretation conference
12/9/2019 965.34 Hotel in Denver for NAI Conference
12/9/2019 870.30 Cowhide leather gloves
12/9/2019 850.00 Regional Government Services Training
12/9/2019 850.00 RGS training
12/9/2019 820.00 Concrete Scanning and Material Testing for AO Project
12/9/2019 729.79 Fahey - uniforms
12/9/2019 679.79 DHF - Electrical Roll 500ft Wire and Supplies
12/9/2019 677.81 Shop Supplies
12/9/2019 660.10 Annual sewer service charge City of Los Altos
12/9/2019 621.30 M226 Pump for Transfer Tank
12/9/2019 604.10 Replacement firefighting boots for ranger
12/9/2019 599.78 Bosch Rotary Hammer
12/9/2019 585.00 California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Conference Fees
12/9/2019 541.39 Plywood for Upper Lake trail to prevent damage fr heavy equip
12/9/2019 523.15 FFO Shop - Fire Hose Reel
12/9/2019 492.90 SA/Kennedy Rd - Sanitation Service
12/9/2019 480.69 Fahey - boots
12/9/2019 460.00 SFO Debris box
12/9/2019 450.00 Conf Reg for CA Assoc Public Procurement Officials
12/9/2019 425.00 CCM Exam registration
12/9/2019 425.00 SA-MT UM - Pedestrian Canopy Rental
12/9/2019 420.48 Permanent fall protection harness hookups for Toto barn roof
12/9/2019 420.00 GFOA annual conference registration fee for Finance Manager
12/9/2019 402.95 Lunch for Agriculture Policy Peer Agency Workshop
12/9/2019 396.00 Soil Probe
12/9/2019 395.58 Food & drinks for PAWG meeting & site tour at La Honda
12/9/2019 391.10 New internal entry livestock gate
12/9/2019 387.41 FFO - Office Painting Supplies
12/9/2019 357.50 Room Rental Fee for District Holiday party December 18 2019
12/9/2019 348.76 Blank 1099 tax forms and window envelopes
12/9/2019 344.00 Wildlife Society conference registration
12/9/2019 338.42 Welding supplies
12/9/2019 330.00 Monthly Storage Unit Fee
12/9/2019 325.00 Room rental for Grazing Management Public Meetings
12/9/2019 320.00 PARMA Conference Registration Feb 25-28, 2020
12/9/2019 307.45 Breakfast for Agriculture Policy Peer Agency Workshop
12/9/2019 306.00 Erosion Control Certification Training
12/9/2019 303.90 Dog waste bags
12/9/2019 300.44 2 Extension for Bobcat Auger
12/9/2019 289.73 Lunch for leadership academy
12/9/2019 280.01 Charger for e-bikes
12/9/2019 279.09 Blinds for 16060 Skyline Blvd #B.
12/9/2019 276.98 SA/Mt Um - Temporary Fencing Rental
12/9/2019 272.99 AO Water Service
12/9/2019 261.53 Office supplies - paper
12/9/2019 258.87 Shorter stake sides
12/9/2019 256.92 Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium
12/9/2019 256.71 SFO Recycle and trash
12/9/2019 255.80 Hotel for 20th Anniversary Central Coast Invasive Symposium.
12/9/2019 229.49 Winchline for M18
12/9/2019 228.65 E-mail Marketing - November 2019
12/9/2019 228.16 Weahered wood recycle
12/9/2019 225.00 Website hosting - NOvember 2019
12/9/2019 218.40 Table and drawers for intern desk area
12/9/2019 218.40 Mobile field office rental.
12/9/2019 215.86 Whip hose, gasoline and diesel filters
12/9/2019 209.43 Annual payment for Cradle point management software
12/9/2019 206.13 Office supplies for HR
12/9/2019 202.79 Chaps
12/9/2019 202.00 Membership for American Public Works Assoc for AGM
12/9/2019 201.54 Bergman Residence propane check
12/9/2019 199.00 Sr. Property Mgmt Specialist Job Advertising
12/9/2019 195.50 Fahey District uniform
12/9/2019 186.35 Kitchen and office supplies
12/9/2019 179.98 Docent End of Season Luncheon, sandwiches
12/9/2019 178.91 Lunch for Agriculture Producer Site Tour 11/6/19
12/9/2019 176.83 Pulgas Ridge - Dog Waste Bags
12/9/2019 176.82 FOOSP - Dog Waste Bags
12/9/2019 172.17 M226 Floor Mats
12/9/2019 171.79 HazMat Disposal
12/9/2019 171.01 16060 Skyline Boulevard
12/9/2019 165.74 heat pump for AO1
12/9/2019 165.22 Headphones x8 and usb flash drives x 10
12/9/2019 164.97 Cart and Brushes
12/9/2019 157.96 Conf Airfare - CA Assoc Public Procurement Officials J. Ward
12/9/2019 152.23 Meal for Real Property Committee Meeting November 12 2019
12/9/2019 150.00 GFOA renewal fees for Finance Manager
12/9/2019 146.44 Hazard Triangle kits
12/9/2019 145.89 Planner III recruitment panel lunch
12/9/2019 141.66 Roller stand
12/9/2019 141.66 Roller stand
12/9/2019 141.05 Board Meeting Meal for November 13 2019
12/9/2019 140.55 Blank W-2 tax forms
12/9/2019 139.32 Bathroom Cabinet Supplies
12/9/2019 137.54 Laminating sheets for quarterly docent hike signboards
12/9/2019 135.92 Board Meeting Meal for November 20 2019
12/9/2019 135.60 DHF - Supplies for Village RR
12/9/2019 133.90 FFO - Follow-up Service for Ice Maker
12/9/2019 130.79 4 Pedestrian Gate on split rail near BCR Shrine
12/9/2019 130.70 Ergonomic equipment
12/9/2019 128.46 20th Anniversary Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium (2)
12/9/2019 122.35 Fencing wire
12/9/2019 120.41 Respirators
12/9/2019 118.95 Tech van supplies drill bits
12/9/2019 118.64 Bobcat parts
12/9/2019 115.78 Maintenance and Repair Item
12/9/2019 110.95 Supplies for BCR Stable Culverts
12/9/2019 110.00 Annual CSMFO membership for C. Narayanan
12/9/2019 109.41 Pad locks for EMO trucks
12/9/2019 109.14 DHF - Supplies for Village RR
12/9/2019 107.07 Metal container boxes for visitor counter installation
12/9/2019 107.01 Office Supplies
12/9/2019 105.54 FFO - Office Paint Supplies
12/9/2019 105.40 To clean the tablecloths that were soiled after outreach events
12/9/2019 105.30 4411 Alpine Road
12/9/2019 102.23 FFO - Kitchen Supplies
12/9/2019 102.02 Capital Project Manager II-III recruitment panel lunch
12/9/2019 100.13 Food/beverage - two ARMS volunteer meetings
12/9/2019 99.00 APW Assoc. annual membership dues for J. Lin
12/9/2019 99.00 APW Assoc. annual membership dues for S Reeves
12/9/2019 99.00 APW Assoc. annual membership dues for T Werner
12/9/2019 97.00 LOST Recruitment Panel Lunch
12/9/2019 96.84 Lunch for interview panel
12/9/2019 91.45 FFO Office items
12/9/2019 90.00 2019 CSMFO chapter meeting: S Jaskulak, C Narayanan
12/9/2019 89.00 Southwest Airlines
12/9/2019 89.00 Change of flight with Southwest
12/9/2019 88.77 Field Equipment Shop Supplies
12/9/2019 87.85 oil change for M230
12/9/2019 86.85 Helmet for Fahey
12/9/2019 86.06 gas for M230
12/9/2019 85.31 Coffee and cream
12/9/2019 81.54 Smoke Detectors
12/9/2019 80.80 Board Meal for Quarry Meeting on Nov 8
12/9/2019 79.95 Smog Test Certificate
12/9/2019 77.43 Field Equipment Shop Supplies
12/9/2019 75.00 MB Pay phone
12/9/2019 75.00 Webinar: 2020 Legislative Update for Public Agencies
12/9/2019 74.40 NAI Conf travel from airport to hotel in Denver
12/9/2019 73.25 Kitchen and office supplies
12/9/2019 72.32 Drinks & snacks for 2nd La Honda PAWG Site Tour
12/9/2019 70.24 Kitchen sink repairs - AO
12/9/2019 70.20 Supplies for new mannequins
12/9/2019 69.95 P85 Smog Check
12/9/2019 69.44 Ear muffs
12/9/2019 66.97 M226 Swivel for Pump for Transfer Tank
12/9/2019 66.37 Miscellaneous office supplies
12/9/2019 66.37 Miscellaneous office supplies
12/9/2019 65.58 FFO - Office Paint Related Supplies
12/9/2019 65.39 Tank rental fee at 20000 Skyline
12/9/2019 65.01 post hole digger, 2 cans spray paint
12/9/2019 64.94 2020 wall calendars for Allen and Mike
12/9/2019 64.23 Central Coast Weed Symposium in Carmel Valley
12/9/2019 63.44 SFO Fuel tank paint
12/9/2019 61.39 Wall calendars for Planning & EC Staff
12/9/2019 61.02 A frame walk way
12/9/2019 60.00 SMOG for M223
12/9/2019 58.82 Snacks for volunteer projects.
12/9/2019 58.70 Office and kitchen supplies
12/9/2019 54.51 Sanitation Isopropyl Alcohol, ziplock bags
12/9/2019 54.23 13130 Skyline Boulevard
12/9/2019 54.18 Office supplies
12/9/2019 54.13 New Employee Office Supplies
12/9/2019 54.00 RSACP - Restroom Supplies
12/9/2019 53.51 WH Water meter
12/9/2019 52.67 T-connector trailer plug
12/9/2019 52.51 Snacks for FireSafe Council meeting (SFO)
12/9/2019 52.26 Fuel gauge for JD tractor
12/9/2019 51.85 Primer for SFO fuel tank
12/9/2019 50.61 Business lunch with Save the Bay re: climate bond
12/9/2019 50.32 Midpen Web Store - November 2019
12/9/2019 50.13 Uniform item for New OST J Holback - Carhartt pants
12/9/2019 50.09 Motor Oil and Wiper Fluid
12/9/2019 50.00 FFO Backup Internet connection.
12/9/2019 49.95 Staff Halloween Celebration
12/9/2019 49.50 Web Forms - November 2019
12/9/2019 49.00 Social Media Monitoring - November 2019
12/9/2019 48.42 Office supplies
12/9/2019 48.00 Office Supplies - Computer Accessories
12/9/2019 47.85 Coffee for La Honda Public Access Working Group Site Tour
12/9/2019 45.02 Office supplies
12/9/2019 44.28 Dewalt Chainsaw parts
12/9/2019 44.04 Drinks for Agricultural Policy Peer Agency Workshop
12/9/2019 43.93 Paint supplies for PA mgr. office
12/9/2019 43.16 Leadership academy breakfast items
12/9/2019 42.98 DHF - Electrical Supplies
12/9/2019 42.83 Replica invasive weed models
12/9/2019 42.68 Bollard Pin Ravenswood
12/9/2019 42.15 Office supplies for Planning and EC Depts
12/9/2019 42.15 Office supplies for Planning and EC Depts
12/9/2019 41.68 FFO - Painting Supplies
12/9/2019 41.49 Small battery tender for Polaris winch battery
12/9/2019 41.21 Shredding services
12/9/2019 40.36 Staff Event Hallloween
12/9/2019 40.00 Thrive legislative event
12/9/2019 40.00 ADA Webinar Training for Assistant General Manager
12/9/2019 39.00 Web PDF viewer - November 2019
12/9/2019 37.26 Wall calendars for Planning & EC Staff
12/9/2019 36.97 DHF - Supplies
12/9/2019 35.21 Office supplies
12/9/2019 34.14 Lyft home Mtg for Planning, Exploratorium Cal Ave train station
12/9/2019 32.76 Stihl Equipment Air AFilters
12/9/2019 32.63 CO2/smoke alarm
12/9/2019 32.46 Florescent bulb for Rolos tank
12/9/2019 32.38 Office supplies
12/9/2019 32.23 D Rings for toto barn roof
12/9/2019 31.68 Lock for Ravenswood Bollard
12/9/2019 31.21 DHF - Electrical and Supplies
12/9/2019 30.68 Gas for personal vehicle to drive to Sac for CEQA training
12/9/2019 30.56 Tech van supplies rivet gun
12/9/2019 30.51 Office supplies
12/9/2019 29.73 Volunteer Supplies
12/9/2019 29.50 Ranger Certified Interpretive Guide training snacks
12/9/2019 29.43 Meal for Records Mgmt Imp Plan business mtgs 11/5/19
12/9/2019 29.00 Website Analytics - November
12/9/2019 28.72 Electric outlet plug and pens
12/9/2019 28.25 Office Supplies - Planning
12/9/2019 27.56 Wall calendar for Planning
12/9/2019 27.31 Rice straw bales
12/9/2019 27.31 Rice straw bales
12/9/2019 27.14 Staff Halloween Celebration
12/9/2019 26.14 FFO - RR Supplies
12/9/2019 25.95 Bagels for Staff Recognition/Seasonals
12/9/2019 25.54 Universal restroom towels keys
12/9/2019 25.42 Paint and Wood
12/9/2019 25.00 Vehicle Supplies FasTrak
12/9/2019 24.96 USB connector for visitor counter dock
12/9/2019 23.45 Food for Cloverdale Land Tour
12/9/2019 23.00 Name badges for E.Storey I.Vento
12/9/2019 22.60 Cable connector for visitor counters
12/9/2019 22.50 Docent End of Season Luncheon, miscellaneous snacks
12/9/2019 21.79 Cork board for office cubicle
12/9/2019 21.78 Sticky display tabs
12/9/2019 21.75 Bathroom Cabinet Supplies
12/9/2019 21.48 Electricity
12/9/2019 20.73 Office Supplies
12/9/2019 20.72 Office supplies
12/9/2019 20.70 FFO - Battery for Alarm System
12/9/2019 18.53 Office supplies
12/9/2019 18.40 A missing part for the tripod used for events
12/9/2019 18.13 Office supplies
12/9/2019 17.97 GoodRead Licenses x 3
12/9/2019 17.76 Electricity
12/9/2019 17.57 DHF - Electrical Supplies
12/9/2019 17.44 Volunteer Supplies
12/9/2019 17.10 Kitchen supplies
12/9/2019 16.50 Volunteer Supplies
12/9/2019 16.49 Supplies- EC & PL Staff in combating phytophthora out in OSP
12/9/2019 16.49 Supplies- EC & PL Staff in combating phytophthora out in OSP
12/9/2019 16.10 To send outreach materials and brochures to our partner
12/9/2019 15.96 Ongoing subscription
12/9/2019 15.37 Trailer side plug
12/9/2019 15.00 Parking fee for Air Board Meeting in SF
12/9/2019 14.98 FFO - Kitchen Supplies
12/9/2019 14.57 Food for Cloverdale Land Tour
12/9/2019 14.48 Panel breakfast
12/9/2019 14.08 Office supplies
12/9/2019 13.69 HDX portable, retractable extension cord used for meetings
12/9/2019 13.68 HDX portable, retractable extension cord used for meetings
12/9/2019 13.25 Name badge for visitor counter project
12/9/2019 13.10 Electrical supply breaker ECDM #C
12/9/2019 13.05 Legal size wooden clipboards for PAWG Meetings and site visits
12/9/2019 12.99 Kitchen supplies
12/9/2019 12.84 Supplies for visitor counter project
12/9/2019 12.21 DHF - Hose Bib for RR Closet
12/9/2019 12.02 Office supplies
12/9/2019 11.96 Volunteer Supplies
12/9/2019 11.55 Coffee cake for 2nd La Honda PAWG meeting Site Tour
12/9/2019 11.00 Volunteer Supplies
12/9/2019 10.50 NAI Conf travel from airport to hotel in Denver
12/9/2019 10.00 Research paper on invasive grasses and fire ecology
12/9/2019 9.99 Refreshments for interview panel
12/9/2019 9.80 Desk lamp bulb for HR
12/9/2019 9.00 Assoc of Bay Area Govt Bd Mtg re SF Bay Trail Parking Fee
12/9/2019 8.00 Lunch for Cloverdale Tour with Assemblymember Nov 4 2019
12/9/2019 7.64 Office supplies
12/9/2019 7.57 Paint samples for FFO
12/9/2019 7.09 Vehicle Maintenance Items
12/9/2019 7.00 GIS Help Desk for November
12/9/2019 6.70 Office supplies
12/9/2019 6.64 Food for Cloverdale Land Tour
12/9/2019 5.59 Video editing application license
12/9/2019 5.47 Office Supplies - Planning
12/9/2019 4.34 Office Equipment - Copies of keys
12/9/2019 4.00 Parking at CEQA training.
12/9/2019 3.86 Volunteer Supplies
12/9/2019 3.49 Coffee creamer
12/9/2019 3.26 Spray bottle for EC PL Staff to use in preserves & project areas
12/9/2019 3.26 Spray bottle for EC PL Staff to use in preserves & project areas
12/9/2019 3.00 Assoc of Bay Area Govt Bd Mtg re SF Bay Trail Parking Fee
12/9/2019 1.25 Ivory outlet covers for 5050 meeting rooms
12/9/2019 1.00 Parking Fee for Meeting with SMCo
12/9/2019 0.29 Service fees - hot jar
12/9/2019 (28.78) Kitchen mat return
12/9/2019 (39.34) Discount for 2-night stay at hotel, provided upon checkout
12/9/2019 (39.87) Returned items to Amazon
12/9/2019 (50.00) Refund for training that was cancelled
12/9/2019 (72.00) Refund duplicate charge SFO Parking
12/9/2019 (153.00) Refund for SCC permit for volunteer recognition event
12/9/2019 (500.00) Refund of SRE deposit
92,991.63 Wells Fargo Credit Card - November 2019
R-20-01
Meeting 20-01
January 8, 2020
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Election of the Calendar Year 2020 Officers for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board of Directors
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Elect Officers of the Board of Directors for Calendar Year 2020.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Board Policy 1.06 (Board Officers), the Board is required to elect new officers for
the calendar year at its first regular meeting in January. The election will be held by signed
ballot and counted by the District Clerk. After the election, the ballots will be available for
public inspection.
DISCUSSION
Public Resources Code §5500 requires the Board to elect from its members a President, Vice-
President, Treasurer, and Secretary at the first regular meeting in January of each year. The
duties of each officer are outlined as follows:
President: The President shall be the presiding officer of the Board and shall assume his/her
place and duties as such immediately following his/her election. The presiding officer shall
preserve order at all meetings of the Board, announce its decisions on all subjects, and
decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Board. S/he shall participate in
debate, make motions, and vote on all questions as other members of the Board. The
President shall sign all Board-approved ordinances, resolutions, contracts and conveyances
on behalf of the District, shall sign financial instruments as appropriate, and s/he shall
perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him/her by the Board.
Vice-President: In the absence of the President, or in the event of his/her inability to act,
the Vice-President shall perform all the powers and duties of the President.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be a member of the Budget Committee and shall sign
financial instruments as appropriate.
Secretary: The Secretary shall countersign all ordinances and resolutions, and the District
Clerk shall countersign all contracts and conveyances approved by the Board.
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Board Policy 1.06 lists the order of officers to be elected as follows: President, Vice-President,
Treasurer, and Secretary. Each Board Officer will be elected by a separate vote starting with a
call for nominations from the Board. Following the close of nominations, election of each Board
Officer will proceed by signed ballot and counted by the District Clerk. The Director receiving a
majority of the vote of the members of the Board will be elected. Each of the four Board officers
will be elected using this procedure. After the election, the ballots will be available to the public
for inspection.
At the January 9, 2019 Board meeting, the Board discussed various options for determining the
next Board member to serve as Board President and Board Vice-President. The Board discussed
and directed staff to return with the following guidelines for the 2020 selection of Board
President and Vice-President:
1. The Director representing the ward, which ward has not held the position of president for
the longest duration of time, would be nominated to serve as the Board President.
2. If the Director representing that ward is newly elected, he/she could serve as the Board
Vice-President to allow sufficient opportunity to become familiarized with the Board and
District before serving as Board President.
3. The ward that has the second longest duration of time since serving as president would be
nominated to serve as vice-president.
4. A Director may decline a nomination to the position of president, vice-president, or any
other office if desired.
The Board determines the process for deciding which Directors will serve as Board officers for
the calendar year and may use the previously discussed guidelines or another process, as
determined by the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
Board Committee review of this agenda item is not required.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act. No additional notice is necessary.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
No compliance is required as this action is not a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
NEXT STEPS
Following the election of Board officers, staff will prepare a new roster for posting and notify the
Secretary of State.
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Attachments:
1. History of Board Officers 2000-2019
Responsible Department Manager:
Ana Ruiz, General Manager
Prepared by:
Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager
Attachment 1
2000
President – Kenneth C. Nitz
Vice-President – Pete Siemens
Treasurer – Mary Davey
Secretary – Jed Cyr
2001
President – Pete Siemens
Vice-President – Deane Little
Treasurer – Ken Nitz
Secretary – Larry Hassett
2002
President – Deane Little
Vice-President – Nonette Hanko
Treasurer – Ken Nitz
Secretary – Larry Hassett
2003
President – Nonette Hanko
Vice-President – Mary Davey
Treasurer – Larry Hassett
Secretary – Ken Nitz
2004
President – Mary Davey
Vice-President – Larry Hassett
Treasurer – Jed Cyr
Secretary – Pete Siemens
2005
President – Larry Hassett
Vice-President – Jed Cyr
Treasurer – Pete Siemens
Secretary – Nonette Hanko
2006
President – Jed Cyr
Vice-President – Ken Nitz
Treasurer – Mary Davey
Secretary – Nonette Hanko
2007
President – Ken Nitz
Vice-President – Pete Siemens
Treasurer – Curt Riffle
Secretary – Mary Davey
2008
President – Pete Siemens
Vice-President – Nonette Hanko
Treasurer – Ken Nitz
Secretary – Mary Davey
2009
President - Nonette Hanko
Vice-President – Mary Davey
Treasurer - Curt Riffle
Secretary - Jed Cyr
2010
President – Mary Davey
Vice-President – Larry Hassett
Treasurer – Curt Riffle
Secretary – Jed Cyr
2011
President – Larry Hassett
Vice-President – Curt Riffle
Treasurer – Pete Siemens
Secretary – Cecily Harris
2012
President – Curt Riffle
Vice-President – Jed Cyr
Treasurer – Pete Siemens
Secretary – Yoriko Kishimoto
2013
President – Jed Cyr
Vice-President – Cecily Harris
Treasurer – Pete Siemens
Secretary – Yoriko Kishimoto
2014
President – Cecily Harris
Vice-President – Pete Siemens
Treasurer – Curt Riffle
Secretary – Larry Hassett
2015
President – Pete Siemens
Vice-President – Yoriko Kishimoto
Treasurer – Curt Riffle
Secretary – Jed Cyr
Attachment 1
2016
President – Yoriko Kishimoto
Vice-President –Larry Hassett
Treasurer – Curt Riffle
Secretary – Cecily Harris
2017
President – Larry Hassett
Vice-President – Curt Riffle
Treasurer – Jed Cyr
Secretary –Pete Siemens
2018
President – Jed Cyr
Vice-President – Cecily Harris (through 10/10/18); Pete Siemens (beginning 10/24/18)
Treasurer – Curt Riffle
Secretary – Yoriko Kishimoto
2019
President – Pete Siemens
Vice-President – Karen Holman
Treasurer – Yoriko Kishimoto
Secretary – Zoe Kersteen-Tucker
Rev. 1/3/18
R-20-04
Meeting 20-01
January 8, 2020
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of a Special Recognition honoring docent Chris MacIntosh for her long-standing
40 years of volunteer service with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Approve one of the following special recognitions to honor docent Chris MacIntosh for her
40 years of volunteer service:
Option 1. Name an existing 0.5-mile, narrow unnamed trail that starts at the North
Ridge Parking Lot at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve the “Chris
MacIntosh Trail”.
Option 2. Name the Harkins Ridge Trail Bridge at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve as the “Chris MacIntosh Bridge”.
2. Approve the issuance of a proclamation acknowledging Chris MacIntosh’s remarkable
docent service achievement.
3. Hold a small, informal dedication onsite in 2020.
SUMMARY
In October 2019, the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC) considered
and approved forwarding a recommendation to the full Board of Directors (Board) for a special
recognition honoring the long-standing contributions of Chris MacIntosh, who in 2019
completed 40-year of volunteer services with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
(District). The General Manager received a letter (Attachment 1) in June 2019 from 20-year
docent Paul Billig requesting a special recognition for Ms. MacIntosh’s significant contributions
to the District’s mission. Ms. MacIntosh is the District’s longest serving docent who started her
service in 1979, two years after the Docent Program began in 1977. The General Manager and
LFPAC recommend either a trail or bridge dedication in honor of Ms. MacIntosh. LFPAC also
recommends issuing a proclamation and holding a small recognition event at the preserve in
2020.
DISCUSSION
Chris MacIntosh is the District’s longest serving docent, with 40 years of service engaging and
enriching the public about the wonder of nature and the value of open space. In June 2019, the
District received the attached letter from 20-year docent Mr. Paul Billig, requesting consideration
of a special recognition for Ms. MacIntosh’s contributions to the District.
Chris MacIntosh is an accomplished naturalist with significant bird and wildflower identification
skills, and is the District’s “resident expert” on fungi. Each winter Ms. MacIntosh leads
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interpretive hikes she calls “Fungal Fun”. The hikes are most often through Purisima Creek
Redwoods Preserve along the North Ridge, Whittemore Gulch, and Harkins Ridge Trails. In
addition to her long-standing docent role, Ms. MacIntosh has also been an active Trail Patrol
volunteer since 2014, and occasionally assists with community outreach, Preserve Partner
projects, and special events such as Founders’ Day, the Mount Umunhum opening, and
Wingding Family Fest. Ms. MacIntosh also serves as a resource for staff and new docent
naturalists during their training and onboarding.
Board Policy 5.01, Site Naming, Gift, and Special Recognition Policy, provides guidance for site
naming requests. The sections pertaining to this request are provided below.
I. Site Naming…
…B. Preserve Areas, Trails, Site Improvements, Historic Sites and Unnamed Natural Features…
...1. Preserve areas, trails, site improvements including benches and bridges, historic sites and
previously unnamed natural features shall ordinarily be named after: …
...b) Historical persons, uses, or events associated with the site, or persons and
organizations listed in Section III: “Special Recognition”.
2. Preserve areas, trails, site improvements, historic sites and unnamed natural features may in
rare instances be named after a living individual who has made an outstanding contribution to
the District, subject to approval by the Board of Directors…
...III SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The Legislative, Funding and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC) shall be the committee designated to
discuss all requests that meet the criteria of the policy for special recognition made by members of the
Board of Directors, and after deliberation shall forward a recommendation to the full Board for a vote…
...D. Founders, Significant Supporters, and Volunteers
"Founders", "Significant Supporters", and “Volunteers” are eligible for special recognition, including
memorials…
…“Volunteers” shall be defined as individuals or groups of individuals who donated a minimum of 250
volunteer hours and 5 years of service to the District by working for the District’s docent or volunteer
program…
The request from District docent Paul Billig is consistent with the Site Naming Policy. As the
longest-serving docent in District history, Ms. MacIntosh exceeds the requirements for
recognizing a significant volunteer. Ms. MacIntosh is also very active with environmental
organizations in her community doing advocacy, leading outings, and serving on committees and
boards, such as for the Friends of Bedwell Bay Front Park and Sequoia Audubon.
Mr. Billig suggested naming a trail segment after Ms. MacIntosh that she loves to frequent when
leading her annual interpretive fungi hikes. This 0.5-mile unnamed trail starts at the North Ridge
parking lot off Skyline Boulevard and connects to North Ridge Trail at the top and bottom of the
trail. Since the trail is unnamed, it is not currently referenced on trail directional signs elsewhere
in the preserve. Therefore, if the Board selects to name this trail on behalf of Ms. MacIntosh,
existing trail signage in the rest of the preserve would remain unchanged. Two new signs would
be installed at either end of the trail to name it the “Chris MacIntosh Trail.” There are thirteen
District trails named in special recognition of an individual or a group of individuals who (1)
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have made significant contributions to the District as founders, significant supporters or
volunteers, or (2) were included as part of an agreement with another agency or landowner.
Attachment 2 summarizes all the District trails that are named as special recognition for an
individual or group.
Another option for Board consideration, to recognize Ms. MacIntosh’s contributions, is to name
the Harkins Ridge Trail bridge over Purisima Creek the “Chris MacIntosh Bridge.” The bridge is
also located along the route of Ms. MacIntosh’s favorite fungi hike. This option would entail the
installation of a dedication plaque on the bridge. The trail segment, and bridge location are
shown on Attachment 3. Although there are currently no bridges that bear honorary or memorial
plaques, Board Policy 5.01, Site Naming, Gift, and Special Recognition Policy, specifically lists
bridges as a feature that is appropriate to use for recognition.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are sufficient funds in the adopted FY2019-20 Budget to cover the cost of the
recommendation. The cost of implementing either request would be under $2,500, including staff
time for the purchase and installation of either two new trail signs or a dedication plaque on the
bridge. If a trail dedication is preferred, trailhead maps would be updated and replaced during
the next round of preserve brochure printings. The proclamation and small dedication event
would incur only nominal costs, largely in staff time.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
On October 8, 2019 the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC)
considered and approved forwarding a recommendation to the full Board for a special
recognition of Ms. Chris MacIntosh’s 40 years of volunteer service to the District. Minutes of the
LFPAC meeting are included with this report (Attachment 4). LFPAC also recommended issuing
a proclamation for the years of service and hosting a small dedication event.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Section 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorically exempts
projects resulting in minor alterations in the condition of land. Therefore, the minor installation
of a plaque or two new trail signs on an existing trail are categorically exempt under CEQA. The
proclamation and small event are not subject to CEQA review.
NEXT STEPS
If approved, staff would move forward to implement the selected recognition actions, including
installation of dedication signage, preparation of a Board proclamation, and hosting of a small
dedication event. A suggested date to hold a dedication event is January 26, 2020 – which is the
date for the next scheduled public hike to be led by Ms. MacIntosh at Purisima Creek Redwoods
Preserve.
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Attachments:
1. Letter/Naming Request – Paul Billig; 6/13/2019
2. Summary: Special Recognition Trails
3. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve Map – Trail and Bridge Location
4. Minutes – LFPAC Meeting; 10/08/19
Responsible Department Head:
Matthew Anderson, Visitor Services Manager/Chief Ranger
Prepared by:
Renée Fitzsimons, Interpretation & Education Program Manager
From:
To:Ana Ruiz
Subject:Docent 40th Anniversary of Service
Date:Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:07:33 PM
Ana,
It was nice meeting you earlier this year at the Bay Nature Local Heroes banquet. The reason I am
writing to you is to talk to you about another Outdoor Activity Docent, Chris MacIntosh.
If you recall, when I first met you at the new docents lunch last year, she was also there as an
“experienced docent” for the new docents to meet. This year is Chris’s 40th year as a docent with
Midpen. That is longer than anyone else in district history, docent or volunteer, with volunteering at
the district. I’m sure that the district will commemorate this milestone at the Volunteer Recognition
Event in September. I would like to make a recommendation to that.
For many years now, Chris has been our resident expert on mushrooms and other fungi. Each
winter she leads a few hikes that she now calls “Fungal Fun” on district properties. Her favorites are
hikes at Purisima Creek Redwoods where she hikes down along the North Ridge and Whittemore
Gulch Trails and back up along the Harkins Ridge Trail. At the start of the hike, there is a half mile
hiking-only trail that I don’t believe has a name where a lot of mushrooms and other fungi are found.
For Chris’s service, I think it would be nice and appropriate to call that trail the Chris MacIntosh Trail.
Recently, the district has renamed or given names to trails of significant district people, such as the
Bo Gimbal Trail in Russian Ridge. I think that Chris’s unmatched years of service is truly worthy of
such an honor and it would be good for that little trail to have a name of its own of its most historical
user.
I don’t know the details of how the district goes about naming its trails, but I imagine it goes through
some kind of staff submittal and board approval. I would be happy to talk with you or anyone else in
the district if that would help make this happen.
I hope that you are doing well and I’m sorry we didn’t get a chance to meet last week at Bear Creek
Redwoods. Our paths must have almost crossed as I was getting training for the opening weekend
hikes there.
Paul
Paul Billig
San Jose, CA 95123
Attachment 1
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ATTACHMENT 2 – Summary of Special Recognition Trails
Board Member Recognition:
Nonette Hanko San Andreas Fault Trail: Los Trancos Preserve – December 12, 2018
Nonette Hanko, is a founding member of the Board of Directors. Director Hanko retired January
2019 after serving for 46 consecutive years. The Board of Directors renamed a trail in
recognition of Director Hanko’s extensive contributions to the District.
Mary Davey Loop Trail & Bench: Rancho San Antonio Preserve - June 13, 2012
For nearly 40 years, Mary Davey dedicated her time and energy to spearhead, support, and
oversee the many successes of the District, including having an active role in its formation in
1972 and serving as the Director for Ward 2 from 1994 through 2010. As a memorial, the
District constructed and installed a custom rustic bench and an engraved boulder, improved and
dedicated a short, informal trail leading to the new memorial bench site, and renamed a segment
of the Chamise Trail the Mary Davey Loop Trail.
Dick Bishop Trail: Pulgas Ridge Preserve – March 28, 2007
Dick Bishop and his family lived in San Carlos for 55 years where he was an active member of
the community. He led hikes as a member of the Sierra Club for over 20 years, served on the
San Carlos Planning Commission, City Council and was Mayor of San Carlos in 1961. He was
appointed to the Board of Directors of the District in 1976 and served three full terms before
retiring from the Board in 1992.
Betsy Crowder Trail, Bench, and Plaque: Windy Hill Preserve – December 12, 2001
A memorial bench and trail was dedicated to former Board of Director Betsy Crowder (served
from 1989 until her death in 2000). Director Crowder was an ardent and dedicated open space
activist. She co-authored the local hiking guide Peninsula Trails.
Former General Manager Recognition:
Herb Grench Trail & Overlook: Windy Hill Preserve – August 25, 2015
The District provided special recognition for Herb Grench, first general manager, via a named
overlook area, trail segment, bench, and honorary plaque atop one of the preserve knolls.
Craig Britton Trail, Bench & Plaque: Purisima Creek Redwoods – March 11, 2009
Craig Britton joined the District in 1977 as Land Acquisition Manager. In 1979, he assumed the
duties of Assistant General Manager and was subsequently appointed the District’s second
General Manager in March of 1994; he retired in 2008. The Craig Britton Trail, bench, and
plaque were dedicated at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve in 2009.
Stephen E. Abbors Trail: Rancho San Antonio Preserve – January 16, 2018
Steve Abbors joined the District in 2008 as its third General Manager and subsequently led the
District through the development of the Strategic Plan and Vision Plan, which informed Measure
AA, a successful voter-approved $300 million general obligation bond measure in 2014. With
Measure AA funding, Steve accomplished numerous keystone projects, including the opening of
Mount Umunhum and lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve for public access.
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Miscellaneous Recognition:
Bo Gimbal Trail: Russian Ridge Preserve – March 18, 2014
The District received requests from the South Skyline Association and Bo Gimbal’s family
seeking consideration of a memorial in his honor. Mr. Gimbal was a long-time volunteer with
the District who worked on many trail projects for the District and throughout the skyline area.
Anniversary Trail: Windy Hill Preserve –1987
Commemorates the District’s 15th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of Peninsula Open Space
Trust.
Molder Trail: El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve - October 10, 2012
The Board approved a request from the California Water Service Company (Cal Water) to name
the trail that connects El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve to the Skyline Trail in honor of a long-
time employee, Paul Molder, who supported the trail and was instrumental in securing Cal Water
approval to allow the transfer of a critical trail easement to the District. Molder was much
beloved by Cal Water, and by the local Bear Gulch/Skyline community for his care of and
connection to the land.
Tony Look Trail: Fremont Older Preserve – March 28, 2001
The Tony Look Trail is named after a former Executive Director of Sempervirens Fund, founder
of Trail Days, member of Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Commission. This trail is
primarily in Stevens Creek County park, but portions of it cross over into Fremont Older
Preserve.
Audrey’s Way: Russian Ridge Preserve – July 13, 2011
The Board of Directors approved the purchase of the former Silva Property from Peninsula Open
Space Trust (POST) in May 2011, and on June 28, 2011, the District took title to the property.
In the purchase agreement, POST reserved the right to recognize its outgoing President, Audrey
Rust, at a recognition site to be located on the property, at its own cost. Rust led POST during
the acquisition of many iconic properties that were transferred to the District and permanently
preserved, including Mindego Ranch.
Polly Geraci Trail: Pulgas Ridge Preserve – October 19, 1989
Polly Geraci was an active environmentalist and well-known resident of San Carlos. She was
active in the Sierra Club, instituting a local hike program. Following her death in 1988, the trail
construction was funded by the Polly Geraci Memorial Fund.
TRAIL
BRIDGE
Attachment 3 – Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Locations of proposed options (trail segment and bridge) for Chris MacIntosh – 40 years of service Docent Recognition
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
LEGISLATIVE, FUNDING, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Director Hassett called the meeting of the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee to
order at 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present Larry Hassett and Karen Holman
Members absent: Zoe Kersteen-Tucker
Staff present: General Manager Ana Ruiz, General Counsel Hilary Stevenson, Assistant
General Manager Brian Malone, Chief Financial Officer/Director of
Administrative Services Stefan Jaskulak, District Clerk/Assistant to the
General Manager Jennifer Woodworth, Visitor Services Manager Matthew
Anderson, Interpretation and Education Program Manager Renée
Fitzsimons, Human Resources Manager Candice Basnight, Human
Resources Supervisor Rebecca Wolfe, Assistant General Counsel Mazarin
Fakharia
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No speakers present.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: Director Holman moved and Director Hassett seconded the motion to adopt the agenda.
VOTE: 2-0-0 (Director Kersteen-Tucker absent)
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COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Approve the March 12, 2019 and June 11, 2019 Legislative, Funding, and Public
Affairs Committee meeting minutes
Motion: Director Holman moved, and Director Hassett seconded the motion to approve the March
12, 2019 and June 11, 2019 Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs committee meeting minutes.
Public comment opened at 1:01 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comment closed at 1:01 p.m.
VOTE: 2-0-0 (Director Kersteen-Tucker absent)
2. Consideration of a Special Recognition to Honor Chris MacIntosh (R-19-129)
Interpretation & Education Program Manager Renée Fitzsimons provided the staff report.
District docent Paul Billig spoke regarding his request to name a trail after the District’s longest-
serving docent, Chris MacIntosh. Mr. Billig commented that the reason he proposed the specific
trail for naming after Ms. MacIntosh explaining that her regular docent hikes travel along this
trail in Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve.
Director Hassett spoke regarding the District’s history in naming District landmarks and
installation of benches in the District’s preserves for individuals that made significant
contributions to the District.
Director Holman spoke in favor of naming the trail segment for Chris MacIntosh because she
leads her interpretive hikes along this trail.
Director Hassett spoke regarding the remarkable achievement of serving as a docent for 40 years.
Director Holman spoke in favor of issuing a District proclamation or resolution to accompany
the trail naming.
Public comment opened at 1:24 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comment closed at 1:24 p.m.
Motion: Director Holman moved, and Director Hassett seconded the motion to:
1. Approve the motion to recommend to the full Board of Directors approval to either name
a trail in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve the “Chris MacIntosh Trail” or
name the Harkins Ridge Trail bridge in the preserve as the “Chris MacIntosh Bridge” in
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recognition of Chris MacIntosh’s long-standing volunteer contributions to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
2. Forward the minutes of the October 8, 2019 Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs
meeting with the staff report to the Board of Directors.
3. Recommend to the full Board of Directors issuance of a proclamation acknowledging the
event.
4. Recommend to the full Board of Directors to consider holding a trail or bridge naming
dedication event.
VOTE: 2-0-0 (Director Kersteen-Tucker absent)
3. Proposed Amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (R-19-128)
Human Resources Manager Candice Basnight provided the staff presentation describing the
process used to revise and propose revisions to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
(PPPM), including adoption of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Field Employees
Association, review by internal and external legal counsel, and a comment period for staff. Ms.
Basnight reviewed the proposed changes listed in the summary document which outlines the
various proposed changes to the PPPM and the reasons for the proposed changes, including to
clarify policy or procedure, to comport with current law, to incorporate staff feedback and MOU-
related edits, and to complete general clean-up.
Committee members requested and received clarification regarding various sections of the draft
PPPM.
Director Holman suggested altering section 3.2 to be more inclusive related to sexual orientation
Director Holman stated that section 3.2 seems unclear related to protected classes.
Staff reported that they will work on the language for these sections before the item goes to the
full Board of Directors.
Public comment opened at 2:13 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comment closed at 2:13 p.m.
Motion: Director Holman moved, and Director Hassett seconded the motion to forward the
proposed amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual to the full Board of
Directors for consideration and approval, including questions and clarifications requested by the
Committee members.
VOTE: 2-0-0 (Director Kersteen-Tucker absent)
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ADJOURNMENT
Director Hassett adjourned the meeting of the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs
Committee at 2:20 p.m.
____________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
District Clerk
Attachment 4
Rev. 1/3/18
R-20-05
Meeting 20-01
January 8, 2020
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Science Advisory Panel Topics
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Authorize the General Manager to direct the Science Advisory Panel to prepare scientific
reviews for the following two topics, as unanimously supported by the Planning and Natural
Resources Committee:
•How can the District effectively and efficiently monitor changes in priority plant and
animal populations at the landscape scale?
•What are the visitation and recreational use benefits and trade-offs to fulfilling
District goals, including natural resource protection and ecologically-sensitive public
enjoyment and education?
2. Additionally, authorize the General Manager to direct the Science Advisory Panel to prepare
a scientific review for the following topic:
•Review of cattle grazing benefits and impacts:
o What is the net climate impact of cattle grazing (e.g., potential increase in soil
carbon minus cattle methane emissions)? What are the District’s options,
such as grazing regimes or dietary additives, to reduce emissions from cattle
grazing?
o What are the current scientific results on the effectiveness of managing
grasslands and reducing fire risk with cattle grazing?
3.Retain the remaining 10 topics as reviewed by the Planning and Natural Resources
Committee for future consideration when the Year 2 Science Advisory Panel work plan is
discussed in 2020.
SUMMARY
The Planning and Natural Resources (PNR) Committee reviewed thirteen potential topics for the
Science Advisory Panel on November 19, 2019 (R-19-149). The PNR Committee recommends
two topics to the full Board of Directors (Board) for final selection and directed staff to work
with the Science Advisory Panel (Panel) to evaluate the feasibility of including one or more
additional topics in the first year’s work plan, dependent upon the scope and level of effort
required to address the selected topics.
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BACKGROUND
The Panel will provide an independent, science-based review of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District’s (District) open space management practices and decisions and serve as an
important resource to inform regional management topics. The Board awarded a $100,000
contract to San Francisco Estuary Institute on August 28, 2019 (R-19-120) for Panel formation
and first round of scientific review. The Board received two previous Panel presentations on
December 6, 2018 (R-18-148) and March 27, 2019 (R-19-32).
DISCUSSION
Panel consultants, San Francisco Estuary Institute and Point Blue Conservation Science,
facilitated a staff workshop to brainstorm and prioritize potential topics for the Panel on October
9, 2019. These topics were forwarded to the Board in an informational memorandum, through
which staff solicited additional topics from Board members. Three additional topics were
suggested by Board members, bringing the total number of suggested topics to 13.
The PNR Committee reviewed the thirteen potential Panel topics on November 19, 2019. The
PNR Committee recommended forwarding to the full Board the approval of topics in a two-part
motion that 1) identified two topics for research during the first year’s work program, and 2)
identified three additional topics that, depending upon further refinement of scope and effort, one
or more could also be included in the first year’s work program.
These topics are discussed in more detail below with additional information on the scope and the
recommended timeline to accommodate the top two topics plus one additional topic (total of
three) during the first year of work. The scope and timeline allow for full completion of at least
one topic in the first year to better inform a subsequent assessment by staff of the entire Panel
process that may identify areas where process improvements can be made in upcoming years.
Evaluation Criteria:
Topics were generated and prioritized using the following criteria:
• Mission - Topic is relevant for land management and District mission
• Actionable - Topic is answerable and would generate actionable information
• Time Sensitive - Topic is urgent/time-sensitive
• Partner Benefit - Topic benefits our partners and contributes to regional data needs
• Return on Investment - Topic yields a good return on investment (low costs, high benefits)
• Public Perception - Topic is perceived well by the public
• Multiple Preserves - Topic is broadly applicable to multiple preserves or issues
• Science Fit - Panel is best means available to address topic
Attachment 1 presents the evaluations results for each topic. Attachment 2 presents a summary
table of the topic rankings as scored by staff using the evaluation criteria. This table also
includes an assessment of cost and effort for the Panel to address each topic.
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Topics Recommended by the General Manager and Unanimously Supported by PNR
1. How can the District effectively and efficiently monitor changes in priority plant
and animal populations at the landscape scale?
Description: Research into this question will produce a plan for how to build a standardized,
scientifically robust, and cost-effective monitoring approach that samples widely from both
wildlife and plants, providing key information to inform District land management. Research
will consider an array of monitoring methods (with the associated costs, strengths, and risks of
each) and include a set of quantifiable goals for the various ecosystems and plant and wildlife
populations represented within District boundaries. This will provide continual information for
holistic, adaptive land management. This research would consider integrating innovative
approaches not currently used by the District, potentially including passive monitoring and
environmental DNA to monitor a broader array of wildlife more cost-effectively.
Value to District: By implementing a more robust yet cost-effective monitoring program, the
District will contribute ecology information to the region, be better equipped to detect changes
over time, and have regular data updates that will support management decisions. This
information will be complementary to many existing work efforts such as the Early Detection
Rapid Response invasive weed monitoring program; numerous rare, threatened, and endangered
species monitoring efforts; and our efforts in identifying emerging threats to the natural
resources within the region.
Proposed Scope/Approach: This topic presents a broad question that is being asked by many
other land management organizations locally and nationally, across many environments.
Because of the complexity of addressing landscape scale monitoring, and interest by the District
to include additional topics in this first year of effort, the Panel is recommending addressing this
question across a two-year work effort. The extended schedule would make time and funding
available to include one (1) additional topic to the first year’s work program.
During year one, the Panel will conduct a literature review to consider an array of monitoring
methods and their associated costs, strengths and risks. These methods may include innovative
approaches such as passive acoustic monitoring and environmental DNA, both of which enable
cost-effective monitoring of a broad array of wildlife. The Panel will also develop a set of
quantifiable goals for the various ecosystems, plant populations, and wildlife populations
represented within the District’s boundary. During year two, the Panel will conduct interviews
with District staff to define and align on specific monitoring objectives. The Panel will assess
opportunities for improvement and deliver a plan for a comprehensive monitoring program that
will provide continual information for holistic, adaptive land management.
2. What are the visitation and recreational use benefits and trade-offs to fulfilling
District goals, including natural resource protection and ecologically-sensitive
public enjoyment and education?
Description: Research into this question will yield an understanding of the benefits and trade-
offs on the visitor use experience and surrounding ecosystem by various types and quantities of
low-intensity recreation (e.g. trails, hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, dog-walking, etc.).
There are many benefits associated with visiting preserves, including physical health and mental
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well-being. Research into this question will aim to address the tradeoffs associated with various
types and quantities of visitation and recreation, the effects on the natural environment and, the
ability to further District goals regarding stewardship and public enjoyment and education. We
will also investigate the effects on visitor experiences from different recreational use types and
visitor densities.
Value to District: This information can be incorporated into plans for land management units, by
matching the appropriate recreational use types based on District goals, ecosystem sensitivity,
and the ability to provide a variety of visitor experiences. In accordance with the District’s
mission, this information will help management incorporate science-based findings in land
management decision-making.
Proposed Scope/Approach: As with Topic #1 discussed above, this topic also presents a
complicated, broad question that would benefit from being structured as a two-year effort. The
extended schedule would also facilitate the addition of the one (1) topic to the first year work
program.
During year one, a literature review will yield an understanding of the benefits associated with
visiting natural areas and from various types of recreation. During year two, the focus will shift
toward the tradeoffs. A literature review will reveal the tradeoffs on the visitor use experience
and surrounding ecosystem by various types and quantities of recreation. Because visitor
experience can be both positively and negatively affected by other people, we will also
investigate the effects on visitor experiences from different recreational use types and visitor
densities. Finally, to tie the two years of research together, during year two, we will synthesize
the full suite of information, weighing the benefits and tradeoffs, and developing rough
guidelines for conditions in which benefits are likely to outweigh tradeoffs.
Selection of One Additional Topic to the First Year Work Plan
The PNR Committee recommended that staff return to the full Board with additional information
regarding three other topics of interest selected by the PNR Committee for possible inclusion in
the first year work program, as time and funding allows. Based on a recommended two-year
schedule for the two recommended topics listed above, the Panel has concluded that one (1)
additional topic can be added to the first-year work program.
The following three topics were identified for evaluation of potential inclusion in the first year
work program. These three topics are being forwarded by the PNR for Board review and
selection. However, in light of recent public interest in the District’s Conservation Grazing
Program for managing over 7,000 acres of grassland habitat, the General Manager recommends
the selection of Topic #5 below with an expanded scope to include a scientific review of research
findings on the effectiveness of livestock grazing for managing grassland resources and reducing
wildfire risk.
3. What are the benefits (biodiversity, ecosystem services, survival rate, mitigation
effectiveness, etc.) and costs of restoration planting compared to seeding or other
revegetation options? How does this vary by species?
Description: This question will review existing revegetation methods (including planting,
seeding, and others) to provide information on short- and long- term costs and benefits as well as
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guidance on metrics that would determine a successful restoration program. This information
may lead to suggestions of which revegetation method is preferable for a given budget,
vegetation community, or target plant species.
Value to District: With this information, staff would be positioned to select the mitigation
techniques specific to the plant community that would likely be most successful and cost-
effective. The results would also help staff negotiate alternative mitigation plans with regulatory
agencies. The District currently spends significant funds on restoration planting, so this
information could lead to cost savings if more cost-effective methods are identified while also
increasing ecosystem resiliency.
Proposed Scope/Approach: A panel of restoration scientists and practitioners will be engaged to
provide expert opinion on this question. A literature review will also be conducted; however, we
anticipate very few published works on this topic. Expert opinion will provide a preliminary
understanding of the existing revegetation methods and information on the short- and long-term
costs and benefits of each. Given additional information from District staff regarding the priority
vegetation communities, the Panel would also provide guidance on metrics that would determine
a successful restoration program based on case studies and suggestions of which revegetation
method is preferable for a given location, ecosystem, and target plant species.
4. What is the status of the soils in the various ecosystems of the District (chaparral,
oak woodland, redwoods, grazing, farm lands, wetlands, etc.,) and what steps can
the District take to improve and/or maintain them?
Description: Soils are the complex “foundation” for plant and all life. Soil is a mixture of
mineral particles, organic materials, air, water, and living organisms. An inventory and
monitoring of soils from different ecosystems will give the District a baseline in which to assess
ecosystem health.
Value to District: As we understand more, the District can implement adaptive management
techniques to restore and protect our lands, such as amending or altering degraded soils.
Proposed Scope/Approach: There are numerous metrics for evaluating soil health. The most
appropriate metrics for use will depend on how the District would like to target its adaptive land
management for soil health, as different types of land use and land cover are susceptible to
different types of soil degradation. For instance, the District could consider land management to
improve soil health in agricultural areas (e.g. measured as compaction and nutrient retention), for
stability (as opposed to erosion along stream banks), for climate change mitigation (e.g.
measured as carbon storage), and for human health (e.g. measured as contamination from historic
or current land use). Research into this topic would yield a guidance document outlining
informative and commonly used soil sampling techniques and metrics of soil health. This
information would be tailored to develop a specific soil monitoring plan that could be carried out
by a local consulting firm, with guidelines outlining what conditions are likely indicators of soil
health and degradation. This information can be built into a Request for Proposals by the
District, targeted for local environmental consulting firms. Future proposals should provide a
robust plan for standardized soil monitoring plan to assess the status of the soils in the various
ecosystems and/or land use types of the District. Proposals should also identify steps the District
can take to improve and/or maintain them.
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5. What is the net climate impact of cattle grazing (potential increase in soil carbon
minus cattle methane emissions)? What are the District’s options, such as grazing
regimes or dietary additives, to reduce emissions from cattle grazing?
What are the current scientific results on the effectiveness of managing grasslands
and reducing wildfire risk with cattle grazing?
Description: A literature review would provide scientific evidence of changes in soil carbon
storage and greenhouse gas emissions due to conventional and alternative practices in rangeland
management, which occurs on 17 percent of the District’s land. Additionally, research has been
conducted for many years regarding the resource management effects of livestock grazing on
grassland habitats, which is a natural extension of this topic.
Value to District: This topic emerged from the District’s Climate Action Plan efforts to assess
and reduce emissions from cattle. This information would help the District implement best
practices over thousands of acres of rangeland to curb emissions of carbon dioxide and methane,
both greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change. Because of recent
public interest in the District’s Conservation Grazing Program and use of cattle to manage
grassland habitats, the General Manager recommends including a more general review of the
current scientific findings on the effectiveness of livestock grazing for managing grassland
resources and reducing wildfire risk.
Proposed Scope/Approach: The Panel would conduct a literature review to provide scientific
evidence of changes in soil carbon storage and greenhouse gas emissions due to conventional
and alternative practices in rangeland management. This analysis would also provide an updated
scientific review of the effectiveness of livestock grazing on grassland habitat health and
reduction of wildfire risk.
Topics for Potential Future Study:
Through the process of developing potential topics for the Panel, a total of 13 topics were
suggested through both the staff brainstorming workshop as well as by the Board in advance of
the PNR Committee review. These additional topics are presented in Attachment 3. If approved
by the Board, any remaining topics not chosen for the first year work plan would be retained and
considered during PNR review of the second year work plan in late 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are sufficient funds in the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 operating budget to cover the
cost of Panel formation, topic selection process, and initiation of the first round of research.
Additional funds will be requested as part of the FY2020-21 Budget and Action Plan process to
cover the completion of the first round of research, along with an evaluation of the Panel’s
effectiveness and, if successful, the initiation of a second round of topic selection and research.
The Panel is not funded by Measure AA.
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BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Planning and Natural Resources Committee (PNR) reviewed the potential topics for the first
year of the Science Advisory Panel on November 19, 2019. The recommendations in this report
reflect PNR actions.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
NEXT STEPS
Following selection of the topics for the Panel, staff will assemble internal subject matter expert
teams to work with the Panel on each topic. Research results (or interim reports, as appropriate)
will be shared with the Board in fall 2020.
Attachments
1. Evaluation of Science Advisory Panel Potential Topics
2. Summary of Science Advisory Panel Potential Topics Rankings
3. Topics for Potential Future Study
Responsible Department Head:
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
Prepared by:
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
Attachment 1. Evaluation of Science Advisory Panel Potential Topics
Topics Mission Actionable
Info
Time-
sensitive
Partner
Benefits
Return on
Investment
Public
Perception
Multiple
Preserves
Science
Panel Fit
1. Monitoring
2.Visitor threshold
3. Restoration type
4. Soils
5.Grazing GHGs
6. Quarry operations
7.Fish & climate change
8.Species movement & climate change
9.Invasive Species
10. Nutrient cycles
11. Forest management
12. Plant sourcing
13. Beavers
Note: = low, = medium, = high
Attachment 2. Summary of Science Advisory Panel Potential Topics Rankings
Topics Assessment of cost and effort Rank based
on staff votes
Rank based
on criteria
PNR Committee
Interest
1. Monitoring High 1 3
2. Visitor threshold High 2 2
3. Restoration type Medium 3 3
4. Soils High na 8
5. Grazing GHGs Low-Medium, very focused question 8 1
6. Quarry operations High na 6
7. Fish & climate change Low, very focused question 6 4
8. Species movement & climate change Medium-High, depending on how many species
to assess 7 4
9. Invasive Species Medium na 3
10. Nutrient cycles Medium-High na 6
11. Forest management Low-Medium, depending on end product 4 5
12. Plant sourcing Medium 5 3
13. Beavers Medium 9 7
Attachment 3: Topics for Potential Future Study
Through the process of developing potential topics for the Panel, a total of 13 topics were
suggested through both the staff brainstorming workshop as well as by the Board in advance of
the PNR Committee review. This attachment presents those topics not recommended for the first
year of study as these topics may be considered in future years.
This list of topics is presented in two sections; the first section includes those topics that received
PNR Committee interest, and the second section are the additional topics.
Potential Topics for Future Year’s Work Program with Committee Interest:
This selection of topics would also include those topics not selected by the Board, yet were
recommended as potential topics (i.e. Topics for Potential Inclusion, Subject to Scope
Refinement: Topics 3,4, and 5) that were not able to be included in this year’s study.
6. What does a “sustainable” or “restorable” quarry operation and reclamation plan
look like?
Description: If we assume some amount of need for cement for the Bay Area, what are the best
possible processes that will allow for minimal, but successful restoration. Are there areas where
a mine location would least impact key hydrological functions and least harm the ecosystem?
Value to District: Answers to these questions may inform District negotiations with Lehigh
Cement Plant and Quarry and our advocacy with Santa Clara County.
7. Where on the San Mateo Coast should the District focus fisheries restoration efforts
in light of climate change?
Description: Research into this topic would yield a comprehensive report detailing restoration
techniques beyond barrier removal, such as sediment removal, reducing streambank erosion, and
streambed improvements. Fisheries restoration is a particular challenge in agricultural areas,
where water is diverted from creeks for agricultural use.
Value to District: This information will help the District develop policies and prioritize projects
that enhance stream restoration and management for Coho Salmon and Steelhead Trout.
8. What are land conservation and management options to enable climate change-
induced species migration and minimize species loss?
Description: Research into this topic will identify species that are likely to require assisted
migration and compile existing projections of species distributions under climate change. Based
on the habitat requirements of a suite of focal species, the District can then design stewardship
strategies that enable species movement and acquisition strategies that emphasize tracts that are a
high priority for conservation.
Value to District: This information will help the District form strategies that are proactive rather
than reactive to changes in plant and animal distributions as a result of climate change, and
thereby be better positioned to seek grants that would fund efforts to assist species migrations
(e.g. improving permeability and connectivity across the landscape). However, this question may
be answered in part by the current Santa Cruz Mountains Climate Resilience Project.
Additional Topics Raised through Staff and Board Input:
9. How should the District and partners decide on the most cost-effective strategy for
invasive species management across District and private properties?
Description: Research into this topic would yield a report of the costs and benefits of different
invasive species management approaches. Using examples such as Slender False Brome and
Sudden Oak Death, this research would examine whether approaches like up-front early
detection and rapid response treatment or ongoing adaptive management are more cost-effective
strategies to eradicate or manage invasive species or invasive ecosystems (sets of species) that
may cross preserve boundaries.
Value to District: The District expends significant resources on invasive species management.
This topic could save the District staff time and dollars by developing tools to either deal with an
invasive species across multiple properties or within one property or preserve.
10. What is the status of ecosystem cycles for the Midpeninsula area, or perhaps for the
nine-county Bay Area? What are the most important and low hanging steps we
could take to improve them?
Description: The three main cycles of an ecosystem are the water cycle, the carbon cycle and the
nitrogen cycle. These three cycles working in balance are responsible for carrying away waste
materials and replenishing the ecosystem with the nutrients necessary to sustain life. If any of
these three cycles should become unbalanced, the effects on the ecosystem can be catastrophic.
Value to District: Sustainability is a seven generation and longer commitment to continue
providing in the future, what our natural environment provides us and itself today - or rather
yesterday given the recent degradation. The District can help provide to local leaders and
residents information on (a) how we are doing in overall sustainability from the
water/carbon/nitrogen cycle point of view, (b) how the District is contributing to improving this
sustainability, and (c) how the District can improve its operations.
11. How do fire and habitat resilience, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity develop
and emerge as co-benefits from late-seral forest management?
Description: Research into this topic would yield a report of the ecosystem services that a
healthy, managed late-seral forest provides. It would include an evaluation of fire response under
different fuels treatments, habitat improvements for a diverse wildlife community, and capacity
to store carbon in different forest types.
Value to District: The District is currently drafting a forest management plan for La Honda,
which could incorporate findings from this research on late-seral forest management. While this
question would not likely provide new information for staff, a synthesis report could be useful to
demonstrate the benefits of forest management to the public.
12. How should the District select plant propagule sites, factoring in climate change,
genetic integrity and diversity, disease resistance, and inbreeding/outbreeding?
Should we be planting seeds from future climate analog sites rather than current
analog sites? How does this selection vary by species?
Description: A review of the latest research on climate-analog mapping and propagule sourcing
(e.g. locating the source of seed for revegetation) will provide a current understanding of the
potential benefits (e.g. disease resistance, climate resilience, fire resilience) and costs (e.g. loss of
local genetic integrity) of importing non-local propagules during restoration plantings. Climate-
analog mapping pinpoints a modern comparable environment that matches the potential future
climate of a restoration site. This research will also highlight which species are most vulnerable,
and therefore in need of assistance to persist further into the future.
Value to District: By implementing a new strategy for propagule selection specifically for
climate resilience, the District would likely improve the odds of success of current restoration
efforts to endure the change in climate. The District will be able to manage proactively rather
than reactively to changes in plant and animal distributions as a result of climate change.
13. What is the historical ecology of beavers on the San Mateo Coast?
Description: This line of research would yield a compilation of the habitat requirements of
beavers, a mapping of the historical range of beavers on the San Mateo Coast, and a description
of their role as ecosystem engineers. By felling trees and building dams, beavers have a great
influence on ponds, wetlands, salmon, birds, and aquifer recharge. It would also highlight
examples of using beaver dam analogs in areas without beavers to alter flow and create habitat.
Value to District: This information would provide guidance for the potential reintroduction of
beavers to San Mateo County as well as a framework for incorporating beaver dam analogs to
assist with recovery of fish such as Coho Salmon in the absence of beavers.
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Meeting No. 20-01
January 8, 2020
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Compensation
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt a Resolution making annual findings required by law that up to six compensable
Board meetings per month are necessary for the effective operation of the agency.
2. Direct the General Manager and General Counsel to prepare and introduce an ordinance
increasing Board compensation by five percent from $100.00 to $105.00 per meeting,
consistent with current law.
3. Discuss other possible changes to Board Policy 6.06 – Meeting Compensation,
Reimbursement of Authorized Necessary Expenses for Performance of Official Duties, and
Adoption of Ethics Training Requirements Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232 et
seq. (AB1234), and either:
a. Direct the General Manager to return at a future Board meeting with a revised policy
reflecting Board feedback for consideration of adoption, OR
b. Refer the topic of policy changes to the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs
Committee for further deliberation.
SUMMARY
In January 2019, the Board of Directors (Board) increased the total number of compensable
meetings in a month from five to six pursuant to new legislation (AB 2329). This new
legislation enables the board of directors of various special districts, including regional park and
open-space districts, to increase the number of compensable meetings from five to six subject to
certain requirements, including a provision that the board of directors annually adopt written
findings that more than five meetings per month are necessary for the effective operation of the
agency. Additionally, the Board may increase the per meeting compensation, not to exceed 5%
annually, by ordinance. In 2019, the Board requested information to understand whether other
special districts are adopting the 5% increase to the per meeting compensation. During 2019,
some special districts, including East Bay Regional Park District, enacted the 5% increase.
The attached Resolution makes the annual findings that up to six meetings per month are
necessary for the effective operation of the District. This would not result in changes to the
existing Board policy that was updated in 2019. Additionally, based on recent actions by other
special districts, the General Manager requests direction to introduce an ordinance to increase the
per meeting compensation by 5% to $105.00. The General Manager also requests direction on
other potential changes to the Board compensation policy, including defining the types of
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meetings that are compensable, and any other changes to compensation desired by the Board
such as medical, dental, or vision benefits, within the constraints of current law. Based on
available funds, the proposed increases are expected to fall within the Board-approved Fiscal
Year 2019-20 budget.
DISCUSSION
Prior to January 1, 2019, California Public Resources Code (PRC) section 5536 set
compensation for Board members at $100 per meeting with a maximum of $500 or five meetings
per month. This level of Board compensation had not changed since 1984. Based on US
inflation calculators, the cumulative rate of inflation during this timeframe has been
approximately 141.5%.
Although the per meeting compensation has not changed in 34 years, the scope of Board member
responsibilities and the complexity of policy oversight has substantially grown:
• Since 1984, the District’s standard budget has grown from $13.9 million to $75 million.
• The District secured a substantial second funding source for capital projects in the form
of a $300 million general obligation bond passed by voters in 2014.
• District land holdings have grown from 18,300 acres to over 63,500 acres.
• The District now operates in three counties, including the San Mateo County coast, while
it previously had operated in only two counties and was limited in San Mateo County to
the southern bayside area.
• The District’s constituent population grew from 570,000 to 760,000.
In 2018, AB 2329 (Obernolte) was enacted, enabling Board members to increase the number of
compensable meetings to six per month, and to increase the per meeting compensation amount
not to exceed 5% annually.
Increase in number of compensable meetings per month
In November 2017, the Board amended Board Policy 6.06 to expand the definition of
compensable meetings to include Board field trips to District project locations, trainings required
by State law, and celebratory ribbon cuttings for projects on District lands. The Board also
determined that briefings with staff on District projects, and Board member attendance at
meetings of outside agencies where the Board member is an appointed representative, would be
considered compensable (See Attachment 2). Due to the increase in projects requiring Board
committee consideration, including review of Vision Plan/Measure AA projects and policy
updates, the number of meetings requiring Board member attendance increased approximately
40% from 2017 to 2018. During 2019 Board members typically attended between five and nine
compensable meetings per month with numerous months with six or more meetings for
individual Board members.
Due to a change in the law effective January 1, 2019, Board Policy 6.06, Meeting Compensation,
Reimbursement of Authorized Necessary Expenses for Performance of Official Duties, and
Adoption of Ethics Training Requirements Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232 et seq.
(AB1234) was revised to provide that Board members may be compensated for up to six
meetings per month. The newly amended PRC section 5536 requires the Board to annually
adopt written findings in order to support a policy that more than five meetings per month are
necessary for the effective operation of the District. The attached Resolution includes written
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findings supporting the policy of compensating Board members for up to six meetings per
month.
Increase in $100 per meeting compensation
In addition to increasing the number of compensable meetings to six, the amendments to PRC
section 5536 allow the District to adopt an ordinance increasing the per meeting compensation
by up to 5% annually. The ordinance must be adopted pursuant to the procedure used by water
districts (Cal. Water Code § 20200 et seq) that includes multiple opportunities for the public to
provide input through a public hearing and a petition process. The procedure for adopting a
compensation increase is:
• Publish a notice of the public hearing in the local newspaper once per week for two
consecutive weeks.
• Hold a public hearing (first reading), and adopt the ordinance at a subsequent meeting
(second reading).
• Within 60 days after adoption, the public may petition for reconsideration of the
ordinance. In this case, the Board must reconsider the ordinance before enacting it.
In January 2019, the Board deferred its decision on the issue of the 5% increase to determine
whether other special districts were updating compensation in response to the recent legislation.
In 2019, East Bay Regional Park District (another agency which is organized under PRC section
5500) and the Grossmont Healthcare District are two special districts that invoked the new state
law and adopted ordinances increasing the per meeting compensation amount by 5%.
Examples of compensation for nearby entities not organized under PRC section 5500 include:
• Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority: $75 per meeting (2 meetings per month)
• Santa Clara Valley Water District Board: $273 per meeting (10 meetings per month)
• Palo Alto City Council: $1000 per month
Definition of compensable meetings
As mentioned above, in 2017, the Board amended Policy 6.06 to expand the definition of
compensable meetings to include Board field trips to District project locations, trainings required
by State law, and celebratory ribbon cuttings for projects on District lands. The Board also
determined that briefings with staff on District projects, and Board member attendance at
meetings of outside agencies where the Board member is an appointed representative, would be
considered compensable.
Pursuant to California Government Code section 53232, a local agency such as the District may
pay compensation to members of its legislative body for attendance at the following: a meeting
of the legislative body, a meeting of an advisory body, and a conference or organized educational
activity conducted pursuant to state law, such as ethics training. An agency may also
compensate Board members for attendance at occurrences other than those listed above if the
governing body has adopted, in a public meeting, a written policy specifying the types of
occurrences that constitute the performance of official duties for which payment may be
received.
East Bay Regional Park District is considering including the following activities to their list of
compensable meetings to clarify which meetings are compensable and better reflect the types of
activities undertaken by Directors in service to its District:
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• One-on-one meetings with the General Manager involving operations of the District.
• New Board member orientation meetings with the General Manager and his/her
designees.
• Meetings of other governmental entities, associations, or duly recognized committees on
which the District is officially represented, including Regional Parks Foundation, Park
Advisory Committee, joint agency, and liaison committee meetings.
• Attendance at community or public outreach events held by, supported by, or sponsored
by the District.
• Attendance at meetings located in the State of California of the following agencies and
organizations and their committees on topics related to parks, open-space, recreation,
natural and cultural resources, or other issues that could impact the District: [Alameda
County Mayors’ Conference, Alameda County Special Districts Association, California
Park and Recreation Society, California Special Districts Association, Contra Costa
County Mayors’ Conference, Contra Costa Special Districts Association]
• Attendance at meetings, events, or functions including meetings of civic, business, and
non-profit organizations as well as meetings of local, regional, statewide, or federal
public officials, public agencies, or regulatory bodies by the Board President as may be
required by his or her role as a Board officer, or by a Board member who may be
designated in writing by the Board President to attend such a meeting on his or her
behalf, on topics related to parks, open-space, recreation, natural and cultural resources,
or other issues that could impact the District
Based on the information provided in this report and Board discussion, the Board may choose to
(a) direct the General Manager to return at a future meeting with a revised policy reflecting
Board feedback on changes to the list of compensable meetings for consideration of adoption, or
(b) refer the topic of policy changes to the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee
for further deliberation.
Other compensation: medical, dental, and vision coverage
PRC section 5536 allows Board participation in a group medical plan on the same terms as
District employees, or some other amount designated by the Board. Since 1999, it has been
Board policy that if a Board member is not eligible for employer-paid group medical or dental
plan, they may obtain District group medical or dental coverage through the District’s program at
their own expense, at no cost to the District (i.e., the Board member pays the entire premium). In
2002, Board policy was broadened to offer vision coverage, similar to medical and dental
coverage.
Although current Board policy requires Board members to pay the entire cost of the health
premium, the District’s enabling legislation allows group coverage to be subsidized by the
District as part of Board member compensation “on terms designated by the Board”. For
example, East Bay Regional Park District subsidizes Board members’ coverage in the same
manner that coverage is provided to management-level employees.
The District currently subsidizes coverage for employees at a cost to the District ranging from
$650 to $2,200 per month, depending on the plan selected by the employee and the number of
dependents. A table of current 2020 premiums (showing respective costs borne by the District,
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and costs passed on to employees) for medical, dental, and vision benefits is attached to this
report as Attachment 3.
FISCAL IMPACT
The adopted FY2019-20 Budget provides up to $42,000 for Board meeting compensation, which
has $24,800 remaining for the current fiscal year (as of November 30, 2019). This amount is
contingent upon the number of compensable meetings held per month. If it is later determined
that additional funds are required, a budget adjustment may be requested.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee (LFPAC) discussed the topic of Board
compensation in March and August 2017. In March 2017, LFPAC requested to narrow the
compensation options to four areas:
• Estimate an adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI);
• Consider increasing the days of service compensated per month;
• Explore what meetings should be compensable; and
• Provide mileage reimbursement options.
With the passage of AB2329 and additional District changes, the District addressed each of these
four areas as follows:
• AB2329 allows for an up to 5% annual increase to the per meeting compensation.
• AB2329 allows an increase in the number of compensable meetings to six per month,
provided that the Board makes certain findings annually with regard to the need for six
meetings.
• In November 2017, the Board interpreted a broader reading of Board policy 6.06 to
expand the definition of “meetings of the Board of Directors” as described above.
• Board members began receiving mileage reimbursements for District meetings not held
at the administrative office starting in August 2017.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
NEXT STEPS
Board compensation is addressed by the Board annually to allow the Board to make the written
findings to allow for six compensable meetings per month as required by law.
If directed to do so by the Board, the General Manager and General Counsel will prepare to
introduce an ordinance to increase compensation to $105 per meeting, including publishing a
public notice and adding the item to the Agenda of future public hearing for that purpose.
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The General Manager will proceed with any other changes to the Board compensation policy as
directed by the Board.
Attachments:
1. Resolution making findings that more than five meetings are necessary for the effective
operation of the District
2. Board Policy 6.06
3. 2020 Health Insurance Premiums
Responsible Department Head:
Ana Ruiz, General Manager
Prepared by:
Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel
Staff contact:
Hilary Stevenson, General Counsel
Resolutions/2020/20-__ApprovingChangestoBoardCompensation 1
RESOLUTION NO. 20-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR UP TO SIX COMPENSABLE
MEETINGS PER MONTH FOR THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, California Public Resources Code section 5536 provides that Board
members may be compensated for up to six meetings in a calendar month, provided that the
Board makes annual written findings that more than five meetings per month are necessary for
the effective operation of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to increase the number of compensable
meetings from five to six meetings per calendar month.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does resolve as follows:
SECTION ONE. FINDINGS:
1. Board compensation established pursuant to Public Resources Code section 5536 has not
changed since 1984. Although the $500 cap on monthly compensation has not changed
since 1984, the scope of Board member responsibilities and the complexity of policy
oversight has substantially increased.
2. Since 1984, the District’s budget has grown from $13.9 million to $75 million.
3. Since 1984, District land holdings have grown from 18,300 acres to over 63,500 acres.
4. In 1984, the District operated in two counties and the District boundary was limited to the
southern bayside area of San Mateo County. Now, the District operates in three counties,
including an additional 144,000 acres of the San Mateo County Coast that was annexed
into District boundaries in 2004.
5. Since 1984, the District’s constituent population has grown from 570,000 to 760,000.
6. The District secured a substantial funding source for capital projects with the passage of a
$300 million general obligation bond approved by voters in 2014.
7. There are currently at least two Regular Meetings of the Board every calendar month.
8. Currently, there is an average of at least one standing committee meeting held every
calendar month in order to effectively advise the Board in the following areas: Real
Property acquisitions, Planning and Natural Resources issues, the Legislative and Public
Affairs program, the annual Action Plan and Budget, and performance evaluations of
Board appointees.
9. Currently, the Board typically holds numerous other special meetings during the course
of the year, which may include but are not limited to: community workshops, study
sessions, site visits, committees established by other organizations, and other similar
meetings.
10. The number of annual compensable meetings per month has increased consistently since
2015, to as many as 9 in one month:
a. In every year since 2015, Board members have attended an average of 3.5
compensable meetings per month.
Attachment 1
Resolutions/2020/20-__ApprovingChangestoBoardCompensation
b. In 2017, Board members attended an average of 3.4 compensable meetings per
month, and as many as 6 per month.
c. In 2018, Board members attended an average of 4.4 compensable meetings per
month, and as many as 9 per month.
d. In 2019, Board members attended between 5 and 9 compensable meetings per
month, and in numerous months, individual Board members attended 6 or more
meetings.
SECTION TWO. More than five compensable meetings per month are necessary for the
effective operation of the District. Therefore, Board members may be compensated for up to six
(6) meetings per month as reflected in Board Policy 6.06.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District on ______, 2020, at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary
Board of Directors
President
Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
General Counsel
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly
held and called on the above day.
District Clerk
Attachment 1
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board Policy Manual
Meeting Compensation,
Reimbursement of Authorized
Necessary Expenses for Performance
of Official Duties, and Adoption of
Ethics Training Requirements
Pursuant to Government Code Section
53232 et seq. (AB 1234)
Policy 6.06
Chapter 6 – General
Effective Date: 1/30/08 Revised Date: 1/9/19
Prior Versions: 11/13/13, 8/9/17
Board Policy 6.06 Page 1 of 5
A. COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 5536 and 5536.5, members of the
Board shall receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each attendance at a
Board meeting. This amount shall be the maximum compensation allowable to a
board member on any given day. A Board meeting includes a closed session of
the board, regular and special meetings of the board, field trips to district project
locations, district public hearings, meetings of standing and ad hoc committees,
trainings required by State law, and ribbon cuttings for projects on district lands.
Regarding compensation for committee meetings, only Board members who are
members of the committee, or other authorized substitutes appointed by the
presiding officer, may be compensated for attendance at the meeting.
2. Board members may be compensated for up to six meetings in a calendar
month.
3. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 5536, the Board may adopt an
ordinance to increase the amount of compensation received for attendance at a
Board meeting. The increase may not exceed an amount equal to five percent for
each calendar year following the operative date of the last adjustment of the
compensation which is received when the ordinance is adopted. Adoption of such
an ordinance must comply with the procedure set forth in California Water Code
section 20200 et seq.
B. TRAVEL AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE PERFORMING AUTHORIZED
DISTRICT BUSINESS
1. Types of Occurrences and Meetings that Qualify for Expense Reimbursement. Board
Members are eligible for reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of their authorized official duties as provided in Public Resources
Code Sections 5536 and 5536.5 and AB 1234 as follows:
a. Attendance at conferences in accordance with the Board’s “Budget
Guidelines for Conference Attendance”, or if the Board, on a case-by-case
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Board Policy 6.06 Page 2 of 5
basis, approves other conference attendance in advance, due to specific
business needs of the District.
b. Board authorized or General Manager requested, attendance at meetings
with nonprofit organizations, joint powers agencies, other government
agencies such as grant-funding agencies, District legislators or their staff,
local, state or federal representatives, and similar meetings, when such
attendance is necessary in order to effectively represent the District’s
position on a matter of District concern.
2. Government and Group Rates. Airlines, hotels, rental car companies, and other
businesses often make special rates available to government agencies or groups.
These rates are presumed to be the most economical and reasonable rates for
the purposes of this Policy and shall be obtained whenever available.
3. Transportation. Generally, travel to Board-authorized conferences or other
authorized travel between points within 150 miles of the District’s
Administrative Office by the Board Member’s private vehicle shall be at the
current rate established by the Internal Revenue Service. Travel exceeding 150
miles shall be at rates not exceeding the most economical rates of a public
carrier. Specific types of transportation expenses shall be reimbursed as follows:
a. Air Travel. Board Members may be reimbursed for the cost of a
roundtrip economy-class ticket, provided the amount of
reimbursement does not exceed the least expensive airfare that is
consistent with the Board Member’s reasonable scheduling constraints.
b. Personal Vehicle Travel. Board Members may be reimbursed for
expenses incurred in traveling by personal vehicle at the current
Internal Revenue Service mileage rate.
c. Car Rental Reimbursement. Where necessary when attending a
conference or other authorized travel, Board Members may be
reimbursed for the expense of a rental car, provided the amount of
reimbursement does not exceed the most economical and reasonable
rates available. When more than one Board Member attends the event,
Board Members shall share the rental car where feasible.
Conference and Travel Meals. Board Members may be reimbursed for meal expenses on a per
diem basis for meals consumed in conjunction with conference attendance or authorized travel.
The per diem rate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner shall be the daily per diem rate established
by the Federal Government General Services Administration (GSA) (www.gsa.gov/perdiem) for
the region where the conference/training is located. Where the conference/training site or
hotel includes meals in the cost of the registration, such meals shall not be included in the per
diem allowance unless dietary restrictions require obtaining meals from other sources. A
breakdown of allowable rates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner may be found on the GSA web
page (www.gsa.gov/mie).
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Board Policy 6.06 Page 3 of 5
The above limitations do not apply to meals at conferences or authorized travel at which a fixed
price meal is served as part of or during the event. In such a case, the actual cost of the meal
will be reimbursed.
If a meal is provided by a conference or included in the payment of the registration fee, Board
Members may not be reimbursed for meals purchased in lieu of or in addition to the provided
meal, unless it is infeasible for the Board Member to attend the meal due to the need to
conduct other District business.
1. Conference and Travel Lodging. The District will reimburse lodging expenses
when conference or other authorized travel reasonably requires an overnight
stay, provided the amount of the reimbursement does not exceed economical
and reasonable rates for lodging that meets the Board Member’s reasonable
scheduling and official business needs. For lodging in connection with a
conference, such lodging costs shall not exceed the maximum group rate
available through the conference or event sponsor, provided that the lodging at
the group rate is available to the Board Member at the time of booking. If the
conference rate is not available, the Board Member shall use comparable lodging
and may be reimbursed at a nightly rate not to exceed the maximum group rate
available through the conference.
2. Incidental Expense Reimbursement. Board Members may be reimbursed for
actual and necessary incidental expenses incurred in connection with authorized
conferences or travel. Such expenses may include reasonable and customary
gratuities, parking fees, taxi fares, public transportation costs, tolls, telephone
calls, internet, postage, facsimile charges, and similar incidental expense.
3. Conference Registration Fee Reimbursement. Board Members may be
reimbursed for the expense of an authorized conference registration fee as set
out in the Board’s “Budget Guidelines for Board Conference Attendance” or as
authorized by the Board on a case by case basis.
4. Other Expenses. All other actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties that are not listed in this Policy shall not be
reimbursed unless reimbursement is approved by the Board in advance of
incurring the expense.
5. Prohibited Expense Reimbursements. Board Members shall not be reimbursed
for expenses such as alcoholic beverages; spouse, domestic partner, or family
member expenses; entertainment expenses such as movie, theatre, or sporting
event fees; nor for fines for vehicle citations or damage to personal vehicles used
in the course of District business. Exceptions can be approved by the Board
when necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act or other
applicable law, such as the payment for a necessary caregiver or companion to
accompany a Board Member due to a qualifying disability.
Attachment 2
Board Policy 6.06 Page 4 of 5
C. CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT
The District shall reimburse Board Members for the use of their personal cellular phone to
conduct Board business, receive or make calls with constituents and communicate with District
management. The reimbursement shall be $32.50 per month. To be eligible for this
reimbursement, the Board Member shall need to submit a completed Cell Phone
Reimbursement Form to the District Clerk for processing.
Whether or not an employee’s cell phone charges are reimbursed by the District, any records of
District business conducted on a personal cell phone or other device (including photos,
voicemail, text, and electronic mail) must be made available to the District upon request,
including but not limited to when needed to comply with a Public Records Act request.
D. DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
1. Documentation Requirements. The District shall provide Board Members with
expense report forms to be filed by the Member for reimbursement of actual and necessary
expenses which are authorized to be reimbursed under this Policy. The form shall be used to
document the expenses for which reimbursement is sought is proper under this Policy. The
District shall also provide a separate form to document compensable meetings.
a. Time for Filing Forms. Board Members must file expense report forms by the
end of the calendar month following the calendar month when the expense
was incurred in order to receive reimbursement. The expense report forms
shall be accompanied by itemized receipts for items documenting each
expense. Compensation forms shall also be filed by the end of the following
calendar month of the meeting for which compensation is sought. In the
event a Board Member is unable to file such forms by the end of the
following calendar month due to extenuating circumstances, such as his or
her absence from home or illness, the Board Member shall file such forms as
soon as feasible. In no event shall such forms be filed later than ninety (90)
days from the compensable meeting or incurring of the expense. If a Board
Members fails to file a timely reimbursement or compensation form, the
Board Members shall be ineligible to receive the requested payment.
b. Offset of Amounts Due the District. If a Board Member has reimbursable
expenses or compensation due from the District, and that Member owes any
amounts to the District, such amounts due shall be deducted from the
reimbursement or compensation otherwise due to the Board Member.
c. Public Records. All documents related to reimbursable expenses are
considered public records subject to disclosure under the California Public
Records Act.
2. Report to Board Regarding Compensable Activities. Board Members shall
provide brief reports on meetings attended for which compensation is provided by this Policy at
the next regular Board meeting attended by the Board Member. The report may be made
Attachment 2
Board Policy 6.06 Page 5 of 5
orally during Board Informational Reports, or in writing. If provided in writing, the Board
Member shall state at the meeting that he or she is submitting to the District Clerk a written
report of compensable meetings attended.
E. ETHICS TRAINING PURSUANT TO AB 1234
Each Board Member shall receive at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and
laws relevant to his or her public service every two years. The District shall annually provide
information on training alternatives available to Board Members to meet the requirements of
AB 1234. The District shall maintain documentation of the dates that Board Members received
this training and the entity that provided the training.
Attachment 2
Waiver
Monthly Bi-Weekly Monthly Bi-weekly Monthly Bi-weekly Bi-Weekly
Anthem Select $8.71 $4.02 $177.47 $81.91 $238.72 $110.18 $198.52
Anthem Traditional $324.57 $149.80 $809.19 $373.47 $1,059.95 $489.21 $198.52
Blue Shield Access+$267.50 $123.46 $695.05 $320.79 $911.57 $420.72 $198.52
Kaiser -$91.78 -$42.36 -$23.51 -$10.85 -$22.56 -$10.41 $198.52
HealthNet SmartCare $140.25 $64.73 $440.55 $203.33 $580.72 $268.02 $198.52
PERS Select -$339.98 -$156.91 -$519.91 -$239.96 -$667.88 -$308.25 $198.52
PERS Choice $0.91 $0.42 $161.87 $74.71 $218.44 $100.82 $198.52
PERS Care $272.87 $125.94 $705.79 $325.75 $925.53 $427.17 $198.52
PORAC -$86.27 -$39.82 $138.51 $63.93 $178.37 $82.32 $198.52
Delta Dental $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $27.14
VSP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4.59
EE Only:$860.27 EE+ 1:$1,560.49 Family:$2,020.63
Monthly
Premium
District
Contribution
Monthly
Premium
District
Contribution
Monthly
Premium
District
Contribution
Anthem Select $868.98 $860.27 $1,737.96 $1,560.49 $2,259.35 $2,020.63
Anthem Traditional $1,184.84 $860.27 $2,369.68 $1,560.49 $3,080.58 $2,020.63
Blue Shield Access+$1,127.77 $860.27 $2,255.54 $1,560.49 $2,932.20 $2,020.63
Kaiser $768.49 $860.27 $1,536.98 $1,560.49 $1,998.07 $2,020.63
HealthNet SmartCare $1,000.52 $860.27 $2,001.04 $1,560.49 $2,601.35 $2,020.63
PERS Select $520.29 $860.27 $1,040.58 $1,560.49 $1,352.75 $2,020.63
PERS Choice $861.18 $860.27 $1,722.36 $1,560.49 $2,239.07 $2,020.63
PERS Care $1,133.14 $860.27 $2,266.28 $1,560.49 $2,946.16 $2,020.63
PORAC $774.00 $860.27 $1,699.00 $1,560.49 $2,199.00 $2,020.63
Delta Dental $117.59 $117.59 $117.59 $117.59 $117.59 $117.59
VSP $9.94 $9.94 $9.94 $9.94 $9.94 $9.94
January 1, 2020 Health Insurance Premiums
EMPLOYEE PREMIUM COSTS
EE Only EE+ 1 Family
Per MOU, Article 7.2 Benefits, B. Cafeteria Plan, item 4) Cash Back: In the event CalPERS offers a medical
insurance plan with lower premiums than the District contribution, an employee selecting such a plan will have
contributions remaining in the Cafeteria Plan and may apply the remaining contribution to other qualified benefit
costs, or receive the difference in cash.
EE Only EE+ 1 Family
Cash Back to Employee per Paycheck Indicated as Negative Amount
DISTRICT PAID CONTRIBUTIONS
Attachment 3
Responses to Board Questions for 1/8/2020 Agenda
Payment 1531: V Star ECDM Work - what does this mean? I understand ECDM but not V Star.
“V Star” is the main sediment monitoring method used to evaluate the effects of the
restoration undertaken as part of the Watershed Protection Program (2004-19). The V* method
specifically measures sediment in the stream system and was completed in 2004 through 2007
to describe a ‘before’ condition and has been completed the last two years to described the
‘after’ condition. This method and approach was established with the regulatory agencies at the
beginning of the project. Staff and Balance Hydrologics are writing a report on the overall
effort, which is to be completed by June, 2020.