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Home My Public Portal About20091202 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 09-31 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Meeting 09-31 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Wednesday,December 2,2009 5:30 p.m. 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,California AGENDA 5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY I Confirmation Of The Officers Of The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority For Calendar Year 2009 2 Acceptance Of The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority Financial Statement And Report Of Independent Certified Public Accountants And Authorization To File Continuing Disclosure Report 6:00 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT-CLOSED SESSION I Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation -California Government Code Section 54956.9(a)-Chiocclii et al. vs. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 107CV095669 2 Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(a)-Andersen et al. vs. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 108CV 112242 3 Conference with Real Property Negotiator-California Government Code § 54956.8 Real Property—Santa Clara County APN 562-20-021 Agency Negotiator- Mike Williams, Real Property Manager Negotiating Party—Charles Mendez, owner; Mike Gill, owner's representative Under Negotiation - Price and terms of real property transaction 7:00* SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT-PUBLIC SESSION ROLL CALL REPORT ON RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION(The Board shall publicly state any reportable action taken in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—PUBLIC ADOPTION OF AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF Meeting 09-31 Page 2 7:10* CONSENT CALENDAR I Approve Minutes—October 28, 2009 Regular Meeting 2 Approve Revised Claims Report 3 Approve Written Communications—None 4 Adoption of CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan—A. Spiegel 7:20* BOARD BUSINESS 5 Annual Land Dedication Report and Resolution of Dedication—S. Sommer 6 Receive an Update on the District's Docent Program—R. Fitzsimons INFORMATIONAL REPORTS— Written or oral reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of District Directors and staff; opportunity to refer public or Board questions to staff for factual Information; request staff to report back to the Board on matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. A. Committee Reports B. Staff Reports C. Director Reports SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION RECONVENED(IF NECESSARY) REPORT ON RETURN FROM RECONVENED CLOSED SESSION(IF NECESSARY)(The Board shall publicly state any reportable action taken in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 ADJOURNMENT Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed.Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THE.HOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by tile Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. A hernalety,you may comment to the Board by a written communication,which the Board appreciates. Consent Calendar:All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members,the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration qJ"the Consent Calendar. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you need assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the District Clerk at(650) 691-1200 Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Public records provided to a majority of the District's Board of Directors relating to all Agenda Item on the open session of regular Board meeting will be made available for public inspection at the District's Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California 94022 during normal business hours. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA 1,Anna DL1011g,Interim District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD),declare that the foregoing agenda for the December 2, 2009 Special and Regular Meetings ofthe MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on November 25,2009 at the Administrative Offices of MROSD,330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California,94022. 'I'lle agenda is also available on the District's web site at I t Wwwwopejuls-p �Acej w&Signed this 25th day ofNovernber 2009,at Los Altos,California. Interim District Clerk Date: 11/25/09 Claims No. 09-20 * Meeting 09-31 Date 12/02/09 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 11551 $6,663.45 Geocon Consultants Environmental&Geotechnical Consulting Services For Mindego Ranch Landfill 11552 $5,000.00 *1 Chicago Title Company Deposit-Land Acquisition 11553 $3,612.50 Mayne Tree Expert Company Spraying Trees With Agri-Fos At RSA&ECDM 11554 $2,684.94 Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Convert Patrol Vehicle To Maintenance Vehicle 11555 $2,139.90 Airbill Safety Products Uniform Expenses 11556 $1,755.00 Normal Data Consulting Services-Citation Database Development&Support 11557 $1,394.44 Carter Industries Ratchet Straps and Lumber Rack 11558 $1,380.68 TES Equipment Rental-Mini Excavator For Picchetti Restoration& Yard Work 11559 $1,116.71 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies/Milestone 11560 $907.25 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 11561 $849.46 Neopost Postage Machine Supplies 11562 $819.38 Acterra Native Plants For Annex Demonstration Garden 11563 $778.34 Hsieh,Benny Reimbursement-Webcam and Camera for Video Conferencing 11564 $760.00 Coastal Chimney Sweep Chimney Cleaning&Repair-Rental Residence 11565 $750.00 Wendell,Kerr&Associates Appraisal Services-Update for Powell 11566 $700.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-RSA&Rental Residence 11567 $674.64 Sears Oven, Delivery&Installation-Rental Residence 11568 $550.20 Cresco Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Excavator For Woods/Limekiln Rd Project 11569 $491.63 Reed&Graham Two Straw Bales For Picchetti Restoration-Crack Filler 11570 $477.16 Cartridge World Printer Cartridges 11571 $306.73 Forestry Suppliers Field Supply 11572 $299.00 Employer Resource Institute Cal/OSHA Newsletter Subscription 11573 $294.53 Chung,Jean Reimbursement-Staff Holiday Supplies/Mileage 11574 $260.00 Deborah Mills-Design Concepts Sign Board With New Logo 11575 $237.08 ADT Security Services Alarm Service-SFO 11576 $230.23 Sunnyvale Ford Side Mirror For Patrol Truck 11577 $215.00 Crystal Springs Painting Company Painting Services-Rental Residence 11578 $213.44 Stevens Creek Quarry Rock for Picchetti Culvert Project 11579 $200.00 Hugg,Tina Reimbursement-American Society Of Landscape Architects Membership Dues 11580 $200.00 City Clerks Association of California District Clerk Ad 11581 $195,00 Shelton Roofing Company Roof Repair-1185 Skyline 11582 $186.94 Parry, Rick Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 11583 $162.58 West Coast Aggregates, Inc. Gold Track Fines-Pulgas 11584 $159.92 Life Assist First Aid Supplies 11585 $159.51 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 11586 $151.93 Minton's Lumber&Supply Lumber&Field Supplies 11587 $109.30 Galls Incorporated Field Supplies 11588 $90.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Repairs,Service&Smog Checks 11589 $85.25 Andersen,Julie Reimbursement-Mileage 11590 $78.00 Pacific Telemanagement Services Pay Phone-Black Mountain 11591 $73.49 Alhambra&Sierra Springs Water Dispenser-AO 11592 $62.21 Muniquip Engine Parts 11593 $60.00 Tires On The Go Mount&Balance Tires 11594 $59.00 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Maps Copies&Scan To Disk 11595 $43.68 Cupertino Bike Shop Patrol Bike Supplies 11596 $43.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 11597 $39.18 Kelly-Moore Paints Paint-Varnish 11598 $32.00 American Red Cross First Aid Class&CPR Recertification Page 1 of 2 Claims No. 09-20 t Meeting 09-31 Date 12/02/09 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 11599 $30.57 Lab Safety Supply Field Offices-Spill Prevention Expenses 11600 $28.38 Perez,Mike Reimbursement-Windshield Wipers 11601 $25.35 Firestone Complete Auto Care Tire Repairs 11602 $25,25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Conditioning Service-Fremont Older 11603 $23.50 West Payment Center Legal Research&Books 11604 $23.43 UC Regents Pocket Guide to the FLSA 11605 $18.08 Barron Park Supply Pipe&Pipe Threader For Black Mountain Water System 11606 $14.03 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Supply 11607 $9.05 Robert's Hardware Field Supply 11608 R $4,770.00 Bowerman Electric Electrical Work At Rental Residence For Underground Conduit And Wiring To Lower Well And Well Pump Equipment 11609 R $1,345.00 Examinetics Audiogram Testing&Hearing Conservation Training 11610 R $1,000.00 Buena Vista Services Appraisal Services-Holmes Property At Bear Creek Redwoods Pp P 11611 R $838.71 Americas Propane-SFO 11612 R $575.33 Wright,Elizabeth Reimbursement-Ranger Academy Expenses 11613 R $340.00 Office Team Office Temp-Receptionist 11614 R $210.79 Sears Vacuum For Annex&Shop Tools 11615 R $192.60 Waste Management Treated Wood Waste Disposal Fees-SFO 11616 R $153.84 California Water Service Company Water Service-Windy Hill&AO 11617 R $89.10 Padula,Cynthia Reimbursement-Mileage 11618 R $11.46 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies Total $47,477.15 '1 Urgent Check Issued 11/20/09 i i 1 Page 2 of 2 .► Claims No. 09-20 Meeting 09-31 Date 12/02/09 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 11551 $6,663.45 Geocon Consultants Environmental&Geotechnical Consulting Services For Mindego Ranch Landfill 11552 $5,000.00 *1 Chicago Title Company Deposit-Land Acquisition 11553 $3.612.50 Mayne Tree Expert Company Spraying Trees With Agri-Fos At RSA&ECDM 11554 $2,684.94 Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Convert Patrol Vehicle To Maintenance Vehicle 11555 $2,139.90 Airbill Safety Products Uniform Expenses 11556 $1,755.00 Normal Data Consulting Services-Citation Database Development&Support 11557 $1,394.44 Carter Industries Ratchet Straps and Lumber Rack 11558 $1,380.68 TES Equipment Rental-Mini Excavator For Picchetti Restoration& Yard Work 11559 $1,116.71 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies/Milestone 11560 $907.25 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 11561 $849A6 Neopost Postage Machine Supplies 11562 $819.38 Acterra Native Plants For Annex Demonstration Garden 11563 $778.34 Hsieh, Benny Reimbursement-Webcam and Camera for Video Conferencing 11564 $760.00 Coastal Chimney Sweep Chimney Cleaning&Repair-Rental Residence 11565 $750.00 Wendell,Kerr&Associates Appraisal Services-Update for Powell 11566 $700.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-RSA&Rental Residence 11567 $674.64 Sears Oven, Delivery&Installation-Rental Residence 11568 $550.20 Cresco Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Excavator For Woods/Limekiln Rd Project 11569 $491.63 Reed&Graham Two Straw Bales For Picchetti Restoration-Crack Filler 7 1 Cartridge World Printer Cartridges 11 7 476 C 5 0 $ g 9 11571 $306.73 Forestry Suppliers Field Supply 11572 $299.00 Employer Resource Institute Cal/OSHA Newsletter Subscription 11573 $294.53 Chung,Jean Reimbursement-Staff Holiday Supplies/Mileage 11574 $260.00 Deborah Mills-Design Concepts Sign Board With New Logo 11575 $237.08 ADT Security Services Alarm Service-SFO 11576 $230.23 Sunnyvale Ford F r Side Mirror For Patrol Truck 11577 $215.00 Crystal Springs Painting Company Painting Services-Rental Residence 11578 $213.44 Stevens Creek Quarry Rock for Picchetti Culvert Project 11579 $200.00 Hugg,Tina Reimbursement-American Society Of Landscape Architects Membership Dues 11580 $200.00 City Clerks Association of California District Clerk Ad 11581 $195.00 Shelton Roofing Company Roof Repair-1185 Skyline 11582 $186.94 Parry, Rick Reimbursement-Uniform Expense I 11583 $162,58 West Coast Aggregates, Inc. Gold Track Fines-Pulgas 11584 $159.92 Life Assist First Aid Supplies 11585 $159.51 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 11586 $151,93 Minton's Lumber&Supply Lumber&Field Supplies j 11587 $109.30 Galls Incorporated Field Supplies 11588 $90.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Repairs,Service&Smog Checks 11589 $85.25 Andersen,Julie Reimbursement-Mileage 11590 $78.00 Pacific Telemanagement Services Pay Phone-Black Mountain 11591 $73,49 Alhambra&Sierra Springs Water Dispenser-AO 11592 $62.21 Muniquip Engine Parts 11593 $60.00 Tires On The Go Mount&Balance Tires 11594 $59.00 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Maps Copies&Scan To Disk 11595 $43.68 Cupertino Bike Shop Patrol Bike Supplies 11596 $43.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 11597 $39.18 Kelly-Moore Paints Paint-Varnish 11598 $32.00 American Red Cross First Aid Class&CPR Recertification Page 1 of 2 '... Claims No. 09-20 Meeting 09-31 Date 12/02/09 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 11599 $30.57 Lab Safety Supply Field Offices-Spill Prevention Expenses 11600 $28.38 Perez, Mike Reimbursement-Windshield Wipers 11601 $25.35 Firestone Complete Auto Care Tire Repairs 11602 $25.25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Conditioning Service-Fremont Older 11603 $23,50 West Payment Center Legal Research&Books 11604 $23.43 LIC Regents Pocket Guide to the FLSA 11605 $18.08 Barron Park Supply Pipe&Pipe Threader For Black Mountain Water System 11606 $14.03 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Supply 11607 $9.05 Robert's Hardware Field Supply Total $37,950.32 *1 Urgent Check Issued 11/20/09 Page 2 of 2 t Midpeninsula Regional ' Open Space District R-09-120 Meeting 09-31 December 2, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Approval of a Resolution Adopting California Public Employees' Retirement System 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Attached Resolution Approving Adoption of California Public Employees' Retirement System 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, DISCUSSION One of the Employee Retention Survey suggestions for improving benefits is to offer the CalPERS 457 deferred compensation plan. The District currently offers a 457 deferred compensation plan and a 401(a) defined contribution plan through international City/County Management Association—Retirement Corporation ("ICMA-RC"). The California Public g p' 457 deferred compensation plan that the Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS")provides a p District would like to adopt as an additional deferred compensation plan to give employees greater flexibility in planning for their retirement. The CalPERS plan has lower administrative fees than the plan currently offered (26% compared to .29% for ICMA-RC), a wider range of investment options, a 3-year pre-retirement catch-up provision allowing employees to contribute double the annual maximum in the three years prior to their retirement (ICMA-RC has only a 1-year provision), and a Self-Managed Brokerage Account Option. In addition, CalPERS takes full fiduciary responsibility for the funds. There is no cost for plan set-up and no ongoing plan management costs to the District. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the District. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. i R-09-120 Page 2 CEQA COMPLIANCE The resolution is not a project for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (Guidelines Section 15378) NEXT STEPS If approved, staff will transmit an original of the Board Resolution to Ca1PERS Supplemental. Income 457 Plan. Attachment 1. Resolution Prepared by: Sonya Morrison, Human Resources Technician Contact person: Annetta Spiegel, Human Resources Analyst jl RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WHEREAS,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District("District")desires to establish an additional deferred compensation plan for the benefit of its employees; and WHEREAS,the Board of Administration (the "Board")of the California Public Employees' Retirement System("CalPERS") has established the California Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan (the "CAPERS Plan")which may be adopted by a governmental employer the employees of which are public employees; and WHEREAS,the District believes that the CAPERS Plan and the investment options available hereunder will provide valuable benefits to its employees; and WHEREAS,the Board has appointed ING to perform administrative services under the CalPERS Plan and to act as the Board's agent in all matters relating to the administration of the CalPERS Plan; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: Approves adopting the CalPERS Plan for the benefit of the District's employees and authorizes and directs the Board President to execute the attached adoption agreement on behalf of the District and to provide ING with such information and cooperation as may be needed on an ongoing basis in the administration of the CalPERS Plan. A copy of this resolution, the agreement, and any attachments thereto shall be on file in the office of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,California 94022. --j R Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-09-123 Meeting 09-31 December 2, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Annual Dedication of Certain District Lands and Dedication Status Report GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION(z�w Adopt the attached Resolution dedicating interests in certain specified District lands for public open space purposes. SUMMARY Of the 57,984 acres preserved by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District), 1,788 acres include property rights that prevent these lands from being dedicated, such as leases and management agreements, leaving 56,196 acres of marketable interests in land. Of this amount, 37,341 acres (66%) are dedicated and 18,855 acres (34%) are undedicated. Upon adoption of the attached resolution dedicating 161 additional acres as recommended in this report, 37,503 acres (67%) of marketable acres will be dedicated and 18,694 acres (33%) will be undedicated. DISCUSSION In accordance with the Board's Dedicated Lands Policy as last amended January 22, 1986 (see Report R-86-03), an Annual Report indicating the status of District lands as dedicated or undedicated is to be presented in December of each year. According to this policy. "Normally, undedicated lands within the District's boundaries will be held for future dedication to park or open space, or both purposes, but only after the necessary planning, boundary adjustments, provision for permanent access and other possible changes in configuration, which may involve the disposal or exchange of interests in all or portions of such lands, have been completed." Formal dedications are usually made by the Board of Directors in December based on the recommendations put forth in the annual report. During the year, part of the use and management planning decisions the Board makes regarding purchasing or managing specific parcels and preserves is whether to indicate by motion an intention to dedicate certain interests in land, such as fee title or open space or trail easements. Note that although a motion of intent to dedicate might be adopted when the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for a new land purchase is approved, this does not mean that the property would necessarily be dedicated the following December, because it is usually prudent to wait R-09-123 Page 2 until the Master Plan or Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for the entire Preserve is adopted or reviewed. Another factor to consider is whether a partner granting agency, such as the California Coastal Conservancy, has required the District to dedicate a grant funded property as a condition of a grant. Dedication Status Summary The attached Dedication Status Summary Report gives a summary of the dedication status of District preserves. Only those parcels for which transactions have closed escrow and title has passed to the District on or before November 10, 2009 are included in the acreage totals. The interests in land that the District holds, i.e. fee title, easement, or other (lease, management agreement, etc.), are listed for each category. Rights of first refusal and/or reversions to the District are not included. The District holds interests in 57,984 acres of land; made up of 53,371 acres in fee, and 4,613 acres in lesser interests. The District added 908 acres in fee and 20 acres of lesser interests since November 10, 2008. Recommended Dedications The recommended dedications are a result of staff s site-specific analysis of issues, such as planning status, use, appropriate preserve boundary configuration, access and other relevant factors. As a result of this analysis, staff has concluded that it is appropriate to dedicate the following lands: Mills Creek Open Space Preserve The coastal landscape of the 31.9-acre former POST (Roberts) consists of steep canyons and scenic ridge tops. The property is bordered on three sides by public lands: by Burleigh Murray State Park to the south and east, and by Mills Creek Open Space Preserve to the north. The purchase of this strategically located property closed a gap in protected public lands, providing varied habitat for wild animals and protecting the upper watershed of Arroyo Leon. No future issues are anticipated, so it is appropriate to dedicate this property now. Monte Bello and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserves As a result of the Hanson Permanente Cement property exchange, the District traded dedicated lands for a greater amount of fee and easement land. In exchange for a 20-acre parcel, the District acquired ownership of a 61-acre parcel of land located between the southern boundary of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve up to and including the PG&E Trail, a trail easement on an existing trail connecting the PG&E Trail to the Black Mountain Trail, and ownership of a 48-acre parcel of land located on Monte Bello Ridge and adjacent to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. The District also received a conservation easement over the 20 acre parcel transferred to Hanson. Overall, the exchange provided valuable open space additions to Rancho San Antonio and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves while providing Hanson the opportunity to stabilize the quarry walls and reduce the chances of future ridgeline failures. Since this transaction is completed and no further adjustments are anticipated, it is appropriate to dedicate these lands now. Recommendations for Later Dedication The majority of the District's undedicated land falls within the two open space preserves that are currently undergoing Master Planning: 3,758 acres at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, and 13,436 acres at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Staff recommends deferring dedication of these properties until the Master Plans are finalized, which is expected to occur during FY 2010- R-09-123 Page 3 11. Overall, the Master Plans are expected to call for dedication, as appropriate, given easements and parcel-specific conditions. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact. 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 CEQA. NEXT STEPS None Attachments 1. Resolution 2. Dedication Status Summary Report Prepared by: Sandy Sommer, Senior Real Property Planner Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION NO. 09-_ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DEDICATING INTERESTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICT LANDS FOR PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PURPOSES The Board ol'Directors of the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows: Pursuant to Resolution No. 86-6, the Board of Directors does hereby dedicate for public open space purposes (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5540)the interests in land held by the District shown herein, except for density credits on such lands, if any. INTERESTS IN LAND TO BE DEDICATED Board Open Space Approval Closing Acreage Property Preserve Grantor Date Date Interest Mills Creek POST (Roberts) 6/24/2009 6/30/2009 31.9 Fee Monte Bello Hanson 7/12/2006 10/15/2009 48.23 Fee Rancho San Antonio Hanson 7/12/2006 10/15/2009 20 Easement Rancho San Antonio Hanson 7/12/2006 10/15/2009 61 Fee TOTAL 161.13 Dedication Status Summary Report --......__ _ -..-- - Lease anManaged Co�nttnnn j F Dow.....I 1 Fee,Easements and Other e Acreage Easements on Private Land Easements on Public Land 1 Fe ad ( Interest lPr@S@N@ Dedicated Undedwat- Total Acres Dedicated Undediceadt Int d� d Undedicat- [Intended', Ded' �� Intended ment 1 icated- Undedirat- Acres ad Acres �,_...... E ed ( I i{ L i._. .._..._J i I i i Bear Creek Redwoods 1,219.96 125.73 1,345.69 1,219.96 123.80 123.49 0.00 1.93 1.20 1 0.00 0,00 0.00! 0.00: 0.001 0.00 Briggs Creek I 0:00 1.00 too 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.001 0.00 I i Coal Creek j 50111 5.09 507.201 502.11 0.00 0.00 I 0.00 5.09 5.09 ' 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 Costanoan Way 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.0o 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 Edgewood County Park 468,00 0.00 468.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0-00 1 468-00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 El Corte de Madera Cre 2812.79 3.80 2,816.59 2,812.79 3.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00' 0.00, 0.00 0.00 I j El Sereno I I 1,392.95 21.67 1,414.62 11,392.83 20.63 0.00 0.12 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00•1 0.69 � Felton Station 0.00 43,21 43.21 0:00 43.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 I I i Foothills 211.28 OA0 211.68 211_28 0.00 0.00 ' 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0-00 I Fremont Older 735.09 4.00 739:09 735.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 ! 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 G.G.N.R.A. 1 0.00 1,227.26 1`227.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 i 0.00 0.00 0.00 ( 0.00 0.00 0.0011 0.001 1,227.26 0.00 La Honda Creek 2001.74 3,757.91 5,759.651 2,001.57 3,757.91 3,690.70 0.17 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.001 0.00 0.00 t 1,928.41 39-79 0.00 13.15 0.00 0.00 0-00 0.00 0.00 39.33 0.00 14.01 41.56 93.13 2=034.69 Long Ridge 1sI � Los TranC05 274.31 0.00 �274.31 274.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mills Creek 959.73 31.90 991.63 959.73 31.90 31.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0-00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 I � Monte Bello I 2,982.17 207.80 3,189,97 2,982.17 88.63 48.23 0.00 24.90 24,90 0.00 0.00 0.00I 85.37 0.00 8.90 Monday,November 09,2009 Page 1 of 2 I I g b11C Land Lease and'j Contnbu Other e Acreage Easements on Pnvate Land Easemen is on Pu _ I Manage- lion Only ( Interest Dedicated d Easementsdd dicat.n Total Ahcres Dedicated er a Undedi eat-I I Intended Dedicated Undedi catJ I Intende il Dedicated Undedi eat- Intended ment PreserveAcres (_ j -�L _� ( I Moody Gulch 0.00 163.86 163.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 ( 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 163.86 0.00 PICChettl 307.89 0,00 307,89! 307.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ) 0.00 0.00 0.00 i 0.001 0.00' 0.00 Pulgas Ridge 365.78 0.10 365s6'i 365.78 0.00 o.00 o.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 o.00! 0.00 0.00 0.10 1 Pufi$Ima Creek 3,272.23 798.51 4,070.741 3,272.23 798.41 534.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,10 I I I Rancho San Antonio 3,612.89 247.70 3,860.591 2,117.53 62.20 61.00 1,495.36 20.50 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 165.00 0.00 0.00 Ravenswood 371.67 1.45 373.12 273.67 0.00 0.00 I 0,00 1.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 98,001 0.001 0.00 Russian Ridge ( 2,915.83 109.94 3,025.77 2,915,83 103.94 0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0:00li 6.00 I Saratoga Gap 1,345.57 196.41 1,541 98! 1,345.57 196.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0-00 0.00 0.00 0.00! 0.00 Sierra ALuI 4,403.73 13,543.05 17,946.781 3,963.31 13,435.73 1,672.08 68.42 30.44 20.25 372.00 0.00 0.00 75.65 0.00 1.24 Skyline Ridge 2,132.50 10.00 2,142.50( 2,051.53 10.00 0.00 80.97 o.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 St.Joseph's Hill 267.64 2.50 270.14 I 173.64 0.00 0.00 94.00 2.50 o.00 ! 0.00 0.00 o.do OM0.00 0.00 I Steven's Creek Shofelln 54.74 0.00 54.741 53.74 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.001 0.00 0.00 Teague Hill 623.76 2.38 626.14 623.76 2.38 2.38 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00, 0.00 0.00 0.00 ThOfneW00d 153.51 13.26 166t77 148.96 3.26 0.00 i 4.55 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 j 0.00 0.00 j 0.00 Tunitas Creek 707.48 U0 707.48III 707.48 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00i 0.00 0.00 Windy Hill 1,304,49 30.79 1,335.281 1,304.49 2.00 0.00 0.00 5.79 5.79 0.00 23.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37,341.39 20,642.85 67,984.24�4,645.65 18,724.99 6,164.32 1,757.74 107.35 77.23 840.00 23.00 0.00 463.35 1 1,391.12 31.04 Pi premes NOtBr ExdWK W1'88618 WIM"rit81'88t Belli BY BtW Monday,November 09,2009 Page 2 of 2 Midpeninsula Regional ' Open Space District p r � R-09-111 Meeting 09-31 � December 2, 2009 AGENDA ITEM 6 I AGENDA ITEM I Update on the District's Docent Program. GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION I Receive an Update on the District's Docent Program. SUMMARY Renee Fitzsimons, the District's Docent Programs Coordinator, will present an overview of the program and update the Board on recent program accomplishments. FISCAL IMPACT None 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 CEQA. NEXT STEPS None Prepared by: Renee Fitzsimons, Docent Programs Coordinator. Contact person: Same as above Midpeninsula Regional • ' Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: November 25, 2009 Re: FYIs Page 1 of 1 La Honda Master Plan From: "Delos Putz" <marincwby@comcast.net> To: <lahondamasterplan@openspace.org> Cc: "Karen Sullivan"<greymare56@g mail.com>; "Connie Berto" <c.berto@earth link.net>; "Sandy Greenblat° <sandygreen blat@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 11:19 AM Subject: Safety is the issue Dear La Honda Open Space planners: I am a horseman and hiker. I am a member of the Volunteer Mounted Patrol of the Marin County Open Space District. I have used the La Honda Open Space Reserve and I am very concerned about the issue of keeping trials on public lands SAFE for "foot people". Safety of users must be the primary consideration in deciding trail policy. Mountain bikes are vehicles that pose an unreasonable risk of harm to hikers and horseman using trails on public land. The majority of trail users are "foot people"--people who go to public open spaces to walk their dogs, to introduce their kids to nature, to enjoy peace and tranquility that nature provides. Mountain bikers have access to fire roads on their bikes and to all trails if they get off their bikes and hike. They are not being denied full acess to public lands. The mountain bikers demanding access for bikes on trails are a "hard core" minority who are not seeking the peace of nature, but thrills and a place to test their bike handling abilities. Hikers and horsemen share trails safely because both groups move slowly--hikers at 2- 3 miles an hour, horsemen at 3-5 miles an hour. Modern mountain bikes can handle difficult terrain at speed--10 to 20 miles an hour. A bike coming around a blind curve is on top of a hiker or horseman in a couple of seconds. Even if the encounter does not result in injuries, the fright created by "near misses" does not go away. People become afraid to use road and trails used by mountain bikers. Bikers simple drive out other users. The constant listening for what might be coming at you, always looking back over your should when moving downhill, the endless "fear factor" takes the joy our of using open spaces for the rest and recreation they were created to provide. Trails are where hikers and horsemen to seek refuge from speeding mountain bikes that have made many fire road unsafe for other users. "Foot people" are by far the largest user group, and the largest group of tax payers. Mountain bikers try to cast themselves as victims of"discrimination." No so. No one has a "right" to use public lands in a way that poses an unreasonable risk of harm to other users. Mountain bikes do not belong on trails on public lands in the hilly terrain that is characteristic of all of coastal Northern California. Several years ago bikes were allowed on trails in China Camp State Park in San Rafael. Since then, it has become a de facto "bike park". Hikers and horsemen no longer go there because it is unsafe. If mountain bikers are permitted to take over trails on public lands, there will be very little reason for the rest of the user public to continue to support public parks and open spaces. Why should we continue to pay for something that we cannot use safely? C. Delos Putz San Geronino, CA Tel: (415) 488-4123 11/24/2009 d Q� a:l a� CLAIRE RITTENI OUSE ..O. Oxc 244 8 Yferitage oad Ga Yfonda, Cafifornia 94020 ^@@3 M'it� '��1w4•ti',;;I}�.�-..S �� f I � N 1 c1#. 93u PIELLO ALTO BICYCLES 171 University Ave, Palo Alto • 650.328.7411 Hum:Mon.-Fri.loam-7pm,Sat. 10-6,Sun clam-5pm WWW.paloaltobicycles.com i I Midpeninsula Regional Memorandum ! Bpen Space District To: Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, City of San Francisco From: Michael Williams, Real Property Manager, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Date: November 24, 2009 Re: File No. 091278 For the above referenced item (File No. 091278), please find attached letters in support from the City of East Palo Alto, the County of San Mateo, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Bay Trail. These letters are related to the proposed exchange of easements that will convey to San Francisco the pipeline easement across Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District land in exchange for San Francisco conveying trail easement across San Francisco lands providing a critical link to the San Francisco Bay Trail. I III BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARK CHURCH CAROLE GROOM Department of Parks RICHARD S.GORDON b M ROSE JACOBS GIBSON O ` aid a COUNTY OF SAN MATEQ ADRIENNE TISSIER DAVID G.HOL.L.AND DIRECTOR 455 COUNTY CENTER,4th FLOOR • REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063-1663 PHONE(650)363-4020 FAX(650)599-1721 www.eparks.net November 23, 2009 Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco i City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 San Francisco, CA 94102 REF: File No, 091278 Proposed Adoption of Resolution of Necessity for Eminent Domain Subsurface Tunnel Easements at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve San Mateo County Assessor's Parcels 063-590-060 and 096-230-110 Honorable Board of Supervisors: The San Mateo County Department of Parks supports the proposed exchange of easements between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) in order to complete a vital link in the San Francisco Bay Trail. SFPUC wishes to acquire a subsurface tunnel easement across publicly dedicated open space owned and managed by MROSD at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in Menlo Park for the purpose of constructing the new transbay pipeline. MROSD has proposed an exchange of easements that will convey to SFPUC the needed tunnel easement across MROSD lands, and in exchange MROSD will acquire a trail easement across adjoining San Francisco lands that will close a critical gap in the Bay Trail system. The San Mateo County Department of Parks recognizes the importance of upgrading the safety and reliability of the Hetch-Hetchy water supply system serving many Bay Area communities. We believe an exchange of easements between SFPUC and MROSD will provide additional benefit to these communities by enhancing public access and recreational opportunity along the Bay. A trail link connecting existing sections of the Bay Trail at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and along University Avenue has been sought by Bay Trail stakeholders for over 20 years, beginning with discussions between the County of San Mateo and the SFPUC in the late 1980s that was supported by a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy. Our understanding is that this earlier effort was unsuccessful due to a perceived conflict in use on the SFPUC-managed property with an existing gun club lease. That lease ended some time ago. The feasibility of such a trail link was i Easement Exchange Support Letter November 23,2009 Page 2 studied in detail in 2004-05 in a report commissioned by Menlo Park and involving participation by a stakeholder task force including SFPUC, East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, utility agencies, bicycle and open space advocates, trail planners, MROSD, and others. The route proposed by MROSD for a public trail easement across the SFPUC- managed property is nearly identical to the route identified in the Menlo Park report as the "Preferred Alignment," The San Mateo County Department of Parks strongly supports the proposed exchange of easements between the SFPUC and the MROSD to complete a vital link in the San Francisco Bay Trail. In addition to providing incredible scenic and wildlife viewing,the San Francisco Bay Trail supports alternative commuting and options for healthier lifestyles. We encourage the Board of Supervisors to support this important action. Sincerely, avid G. Ho and Director cc: Mayor Gavin Newsom Ed Harrington, General Manager, SFPUC 11/23/2009 17:13 65085331 EAST PALO ALTO PAGE 02/03 o� *,ASx�"q�Q City of East Palo Alto tic Qom,• November 24, 2009 Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 San Francisco, CA 94102 Via Facsimile to (415) 554-5163 I ' Mayor Gavin Newsom Clty and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 200 San Francisco, CA 94102 Via Facsimile to (415) 554-6160 REF; File No. 091278 Proposed Adoption of Resolution of Necessity for Eminent Domain Subsurface Tunnel Easements at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve San Mateo County Assessor's Parcels 063-590-060 and 096-230-110 Honorable Board of Supervisors and Mayor Newsom: The City of East Palo Alto supports the current effort by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) to secure a connecting easement between Bay Trail segments across lands managed b the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and 9 Y ) located In Menlo Park and East Palo Alto In order to complete a vital link in the San Francisco Bay Trail. A trail link connecting existing sections of the Bay Trail at Ravenswood Open Space. Preserve and along University Avenue has been sought by gay Trail stakeholders for over 20 years, beginning with discussions between the County of San Mateo and the SFPUC in the late 1980s that was supported by a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy, Our understanding is that this earlier effort was unsuccessful due to a perceived conflict in use on the SFPUC-managed property with an existing gun club lease, That lease ended some time ago. The feasibility of such a trail link was studied In detail in 2004-05 in a report commissioned by Menlo Park and involving participation by a stakeholder task force including SFPUC, East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, utility agencies, bicycle and open space advocates, trail planners, MROSD, and others. The route proposed by MROSD for a public trail easement across the SFPUC-managed property is nearly Identical to the route identified in the Menlo Park report as the "Preferred Alignment." 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, EAST PALO ALTO,CA 94303 (650)853-3100 FAX(650)853-3115 11/23/2e09 17:13 65e85331 EAST PALO ALTO PAGE 03/03 Connecting Bay Trail segments would promote the City's broader community goals, in 2007, East Palo Alto's City Council approved its Bay Access Master Plan ("Plan"), which said, "Proximity to the San Francisco Say (Bay) is one of the defining characteristics of the City of East Palo Alto. The Bay forms the eastern edge of East Palo Alto and provides a unique open space and recreational resource for the residents of East Palo Alto. The vistas and open spaces of the Bay offer a tranquil escape from the fast pace of life in East Palo Alto and Silicon Valley." Unfortunately, "East Palo Alto has a severe shortage of park and recreation land. The Quimby Act (California Government Code 66477 (a)(4)) standard Is 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Using this standard, East Palo Alto will need 88 acres of parkland. East Palo Alto has 16 acres total, or approximately 18% of the total needed." The Plan "creates a vision of an"emerald necklace" of open space that will Increase the attractiveness of the new office parks and communities planned for the [Ravenswood Business District) (RBD). Access to the Bay is an Important amenity that can enhance the commercial and residential desirability of the RBD. Proximity to open space Is a major amenity that encourages economic development and helps firms attract and retain qualified employees. Access to hiking trails and vista points provide employees with an opportunity to enjoy nature and exercise before or after work." For all these reasons East Palo Alto would benefit greatly from connecting the Say Trail segments. The City there-fore supports any efforts to make these connections. Sincerely, Alvin James City Manager cc: Ed Harrington, General Manager, SFPUC 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE,EAST PALO ALTO,CA 94303 (650)853-3100 FAX(650)853-3115 Topry� United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex • 9500 Thornton Ave A 3 Newark, California 94560 (510)792-0222 November 23, 2009 Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco City Hall I Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 San Francisco, CA 94102 REF: File No. 091278 Proposed Adoption of Resolution of Necessity for Eminent Domain Subsurface Tunnel Easements at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve San Mateo County Assessor's Parcels 063-590-060 and 096-230-110 Honorable Board of Supervisors: The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge supports the proposed exchange of easements between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission(SFPUC)and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD) in order to complete a vital link in the San Francisco Bay Trail. SFPUC wishes to acquire a subsurface tunnel easement across publicly dedicated open space owned and managed by MROSD at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in Menlo Park for the purpose of constructing the new transbay pipeline. MROSD has proposed an exchange of easements that will convey to SFPUC the needed tunnel easement across MROSD lands, and in exchange MROSD will acquire a trail easement across adjoining San Francisco lands that will close a critical gap in the Bay Trail system, The Doll Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge recognizes the importance of upgrading the safety and reliability of the He tch-Hetchy water supply systern serving many Bay Area communities. We believe an exchange of easements between SFPUC and MROSD will provide additional benefit to these communities by enhancing public access and recreational opportunity along the bay. A trail link connecting existing sections of the Bay Trail at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and along University Avenue has been sought by Bay Trail stakeholders for over 20 years, beginning with discussions between the County of San Mateo and the SFPUC in the late 1980s that was supported by a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy. Our understanding is that this earlier effort was unsuccessful due to a perceived conflict in use on the SFPUC- managed property with an existing gun club lease. That lease ended some time ago. The feasibility of such a trail link was studied in detail in 2004-05 in report commissioned by Menlo Park and involving participation by a stakeholder task force including SFPUC, East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, utility agencies, bicycle and open space advocates,trail planners, MROSD, and others. The route proposed by MROSD for a public trail easement across the SFPUC-managed property is nearly identical to the route identified in the Menlo Park report as the "Preferred Alignment," Sincerely, Digitally signed by Eric Mruz DN;cn-Eric Mruz,o-US Fish and Wildlife Service,ou=Don Edwards San Francisco Say NWR. erna1I=erlc—rnruz@fws,qov,c-US Date:2009,11.23 11 53:07-08'00' Eric C, Mruz Refuge Manager Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR cc: Mayor Gavin Newsom Ed Harrington, General Manager, SFPUC i November 20, 2009 Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 San Francisco, CA 94102 a I REF: File No. 091278 Proposed Adoption of Resolution of Necessity for Eminent Domain Subsurface Tunnel Easements at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve San Mateo County Assessor's Parcels 063-590-060 and 096-230-110 Honorable Board of Supervisors: The San Francisco Bay Trail Project supports the proposed exchange of easements between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD) in order to complete a vital link in the San Francisco Bay Trail. SFPUC wishes to acquire a subsurface tunnel easement across publicly dedicated open space owned and managed by MROSD at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in Menlo Park for the purpose of constructing the new transbay pipeline. MROSD has proposed an exchange of easements that will convey to SFPUC the needed tunnel easement across MROSD lands, and in exchange MROSD will acquire a trail easement across adjoining San Francisco lands that will close a critical gap in the Bay Trail system. The San Francisco Bay Trail Project recognizes the importance of upgrading the safety and reliability of the Hetch-Hetehy water supply system serving many Bay Area communities. We believe an exchange of easements between SFPUC and MROSD will provide additional benefit to these communities by enhancing public access and recreational opportunity along the bay. A trail link connecting existing sections of the Bay Trail at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and along University Avenue has been sought by Bay Trail stakeholders for over 20 years, beginning with discussions between the County of San Mateo and the SFPUC in the late 1980s g g that was supported by a grant from the California. State Coastal Conservancy. Our understanding is that this earlier effort was unsuccessful due to a perceived conflict in use on the SFPUC- managed property with an existing gun club lease. That lease ended some time ago. The b 1 4- In a report commissioned feasibilit of such a trail link was studied in detail n 200 05 y pY Menlo Park and involving participation by a stakeholder task force including SFPUC, East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, utility agencies, bicycle and open space advocates,trail planners, MROSD, and others. The route proposed by MROSD for a public trail easement across the AiJn i i;,I,-rA(iY ItiF• F'-...13c:,A),iC C)CIO,-,n 1 .A,4oJ-! rfJ I honN 510-164-1900- Fox:5W-4&!--''0 sNm,tDnylrioii.oi I San Francisco Board of'Supervisors November 20, 2009 1page 2 SFPUC-managed property is nearly identical to the route identified in the Menlo Park report as the"Preferred Alignment." The Bay Trail Project is a nonprofit organization administered by the Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG) that plans, promotes and advocates for the implementation of a continuous 500-mile bicycling and hiking path around San Francisco Bay. When complete, the trait will pass through 47 cities, link all nine Bay Area counties, and cross seven toll bridges. To date, 296 miles, more than half the length of the Bay Trail alignment has been developed. Securing this easement linking to the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve is a critical step in completing a continuous trail network.that will serve important regional recreation and alternative transportation goals. Sincerely, Laura Thompson Bay Trail Project Manager cc: Mayor Gavin Newsom Ed Harrington, General Manager, SFPUC Midpeninsula Regional • ' Open Space District f � To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: December 2, 2009 Re: Late FYI I nd Integrated Resource Planning and Management Program Quarterly Summary 2 Quarter,July through September,2009 Integrated Resource Planning and Management Program Quarterly Summary: July—September 2009 Resource Planning and Management Lead Progress Project/Description Department Cultural and Historic Resources White Oaks Trail Re-route Cultural Resources Surveyed trail reroute in Monte Bello OSP for Survey Planning Cultural resources prior to construction. Alma College Conditions Assessment Planning Consultants conducted geotechnical, structural, and historic assessments. Ecological Restoration Construction of Phase 11 completed with Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration Operations partial grading, removal of Christmas trees, repair of eroded drainage and landslide, and native plants installed. Education/Interpretation Environmental Remediation Continued review of US Army Corps of Mt UrnunhUm/Almaden AFS Remediation Planning Engineers cleanup efforts at former Air Force Public Affairs Base. Obtained federal appropriation request in both houses of Congress for FY 2010. Selected contractors for debris site cleanup Driscoll Ranch Remediation Planning and water well abandonment to meet requirements of Water Board closure of site. Mindego Ranch Landfill Removal Planning Consultants designed sampling plan and a lied forpermits to conduct sampling. Received Technical Report Requirement from Guadalupe River Watershed Mercury Total Planning Water Board requiring District to produce Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report detailing potential erosional mercury sites on District lands. Hired contractor and conducted site Fletcher Site Cleanup Planning demolition and cleanup of debris and hazardous materials at former residential property in Sierra Azul OSP. Rare,Threatened and Endangered Species Management Surveyed property for trail alignment to avoid impacts to sensitive species for trail Rare Amphibians and Reptiles at Mindego Operations connection to top of Mindego Hill. Planning Hired consultant hired to survey California red-legged frog, San Francisco garter snake and western and turtle at Mindego ponds. Integrated Resource Planning and Management Program Quarterly Summary 2"d Quarter,July through September, 2009 Rare,Threatened and Endangered Species Management(cont.) Completed design and submitted plans for permits from DFG. Completed CEQA Driscoll Ranch Pond DR06 Repair Planning document for project. Submitted Habitat Conservation Fund Grant application for project. Developed draft Biological Opinion with USFWS. Resources Inventory Conducted rare plant surveys at Cooley Rare Plant Surveys Operations Landing in collaboration with the City of East Palo Alto. Pond Surveys Operations Conducted late season hydrologic monitoring Planning and surveys at Driscoll Ranch ponds. Resource Program Planning and Policy Development RWQCB Maintenance 5-Year Permit Planning Continued to work with Water Board staff to obtain 5-Year Permit. Setup informational booth at Volunteer Recognition Event and "Ice Cream Social" at Skyline Field Office. Completed informational mailings to all District Wildland Fire Defensible Space Program Planning neighbors with potentially overlapping defensible space. Met with Los Altos Hills Fire District to discuss potential collaborative project adjoining Rancho San Antonio OSP. Issued permit for defensible space project at Bear Creek Stables. Evaluated potential trail alignments as La.Honda Creek Master Plan Resources Element Planning alternatives to options presented in plan. Vegetation Management Staff and volunteers observed and Sudden Oak Death Operations documented pollinators of tanoak trees for SOD researchers. Pulled, mowed and sprayed French broom, Harding grass, slender false brorne, stinkwort, Operations thistles at El Corte de Madera, El Sereno, La Invasive Plant Control Public Affairs Honda Creek, Long Ridge, Los Trancos, Mills Creek, Mindego, Monte Bello, Purisima Creek, Rancho San Antonio, Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Windy Hill OSPs. Yellow Starthistle Biocontrol Agents Operations Released hairy weevils to control yellow starthistle. Conducted prescribed burn at Russian Ridge Prescribed Burns Operations OSP on July 8"' with CalFire including prior and follow-up treatment of Harding grass and monitorin of birds. Integrated Resource Planning and Management Program Quarterly Summary 2"d Quarter,July through September,2009 Vegetation Management(cont.) Conducted bid and approved contractor to Tunitas Creek Grazing Operations install well at Tunitas Creek in support of grazing pro ram. Grazing Management Plan finalized by Purisima-to-the-Sea Properties certified rangeland manager. Interim grazing Grazing Management Plan Operations plans and leases developed for several properties. Coordinated treatment of slender false brome Slender False Brorne Operations on private property. Pulled and sprayed Public Affairs slender false brome on Thornewood, El Corte de Madera and La Honda OSPs. Water Quality Protection Big Dipper Ranch Road Removal — DFG Fisheries Negotiated with San Mateo County for Restoration Grant Planning radin ermit. Rogue Valley Pond Planning Completed hydrologic assessment of pond at Rancho San Antonio OSP. Reviewed proposed flood control project and Permanente Creek Flood Control Project Planning conducted site meeting with Santa Clara Valley Water District. Schilling Lake Planning Contractor completed geotechnical investigati n of impoundment. El Corte de Madera Creek OSP Watershed Planning Completed erosion control and revegetation Protection Program Operations proiects. Developed and submitted grant funding for Thornewood OSP Proposition 50 Grant Planning American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Construction postponed until 2010. Wildlife Management Bluebird Nesting Operations Monitored nest boxes. Presentation to Board of Directors by UC Mountain Lion Studies Operations Santa Cruz mountain lion researchers on July 22. S:\Resource Management\Quarterly&Annual RM Reports to Board\2009 quarterly reports\Resource Management Quarterly Summary_Q2_2009.doc Interoffice Memorandum November 20, 2009 To: Stephen E. A r p Abhors, General Manager From: David Sanguinetti, Operations Manager Prepared by: Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst—Operations,-")",-"' Subject: Monthly Field Activity Summary—October, 2009 DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES CITES TOTALS Bicycles Alcohol prohibited 0 2 Closed Area 5 5 Theft 0 2 Speed 2 4 Helmet 4 10 Night Riding 5 5 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Dogs Bicycle accident 3 Prohibited area 5 8 Equestrian accident // 0 Off-leash 14 18 Hiking/Running accident 0 Vehicles prohibited 1 _I Other first aid 0 Closed area 7 10 Search & Rescue 0 After hours 0 9 Vehicle accident 0 Fishing 0 0 LZ air evacuation 0 Vandalism 0 2 Fire 1 Parking 4 13 ENFORCEMENT Parking after hours 22 30 "Subject" citations 43 Disabled parking 2 2 Parking citations �� 28 Dumping/Litter 0 0 Written warnings 50 Campfires 0 0 Arrests 0 Weapons Police assistance 0 Actual contact 0 0 Evidence of 0 0 MUTUAL AID Other: Accident 5 License required 0 1 Law Enforcement '//� 1 Reckless driving 0 1 Fire (Acres) 0 Smoking 0 1 Fire (Vehicle) 0 Trail speed & failure to stop 0 1 LZ's for offsite 1 Occurrences of Special Interest Date: 9 On the Anniversary Trail in Windy Hill OSP two visitors with a dog off-leash were contacted. The dog's owner refused to identify herself and attempted to walk away. After San Mateo Sheriff s Office was requested, she agreed to identify herself. The subject was very vocal in her opposition to the District's leash law. She was cited and released. I I While running radar at M. Joseph's Hill OSP, a ranger attempted to stop a cyclist for a trail speed violation. The subject eluded the ranger by going down another trail. The ranger made a second attempt to stop the cyclist, but the subject again eluded the ranger. At the third attempt, the ranger blocked the trail, making it very clear that the bicyclist needed to stop, but the subject managed to squeeze past the ranger and exited the preserve. 24 A resident Ranger heard 16 shots tired in the vicinity of Hwy. 35 and Alpine Road. San Mateo Sheriff's Department arrived but did not find the responsible party. 25 A wildland fire burned a total of 500 acres in the Loma Prieta area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Of the total area burned, approximately 300 acres were in Sierra Azul OSP. CalFire requested assistance from other agencies for fire suppression and numerous, ground crews, bulldozers, and engines were assigned. Fixed wing aircraft and helicopters had difficulty working the incident due to the high winds. October Vandalism 5 In Monte Bello OSP: the Betty Bouchet Memorial Bench had the top backrest bar kicked off, breaking apart the wooden bench post. 25 Bear Creek Redwoods OSP: at the former Alma College, a ranger found a fence had been cut open and new graffiti was discovered on the walls. O:\Enforcement Activity Reports\2009 Monthly Smnmaries\October 2009-Monthly Enforcement Summary.doc ("y �ayay>tg+�i 0 n A icy t-'tpyy November 25, 2009 Jennifer Savage, Assistant Planner Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department, Planning Division Civic Center 110 E. Main Street P.O. Box 949 Los Gatos, CA 95031 RE: Arnerich Road No.2 Annexation to the Town of Los Gatos Dear Ms. Savage, Thank you for contacting the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District)to inform the District of the proposed annexation of parcels in the Arnerich Road area that lie within the Town of Los Gatos (Town) Urban Service Area (USA). The District owns three of the affected parcels with Assessor Parcel Numbers 575-04-01 1, 575-05-001 and portion of 575-05-002 for a total net acreage of 24.97. These three parcels are part of a large assemblage of parcels that form the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra Arul Open Space Preserve (Preserve). We have carefully reviewed the proposed annexation and its potential implications and understand the significance of this proposal to the Town of Los Gatos. We value the positive relationship between the "Town and the District we have experienced over the years when our respective agencies have worked on collaborative projects or problems to reach a successful resolution. We did identify a namber of concerns that annexation of these District parcels would raise, especially given the multiple District land holdings in this area. We believe we have a solution that will meet the needs of both the Town and the District. First, incorporation of these parcels into the Town would provide no benefit to the Town or the District since the District parcels do not now and will not require municipal services. Pursuant to Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission's (LAFCO) regulatory provisions, such need is the primary purpose if lands are included in an Urban Service Area. The District's facilities are low-intensity and self-contained. As such, they require neither water nor sewage services as we do not provide on-site water for visitors and when occasional toilets are provided, they are vault or pit toilets suitable for remote rural use and do not require connection to sewer lines. Therefore, annexation Would not be consistent with what we believe is the outcome LAFC0 would find most furthers its purposes and would not provide any benefit to the Town. Second. the District's parcels arc quite distinct in character from the other parcels proposed for annexation. The parcels are restricted to open space use. The parcels will not be developed except with the lowest intensity recreational uses such as an unpaved trail or unpaved staging area to access a trail. District parcels are also removed from the tax rolls and annexation would generate no revenue for the Town. Third, the District believes it is much more efficient and cost-effective, both for the District and the Town, to keep the Preserve under the jurisdiction of one land use regulatory agency. For example, District trails span multiple parcels. If annexed to the Town, District trails would span multiple regulatory jurisdictions, making it more cumbersome and costly to secure permits in the event a permit were needed for a trail repair or installation project. The District has a well established relationship with Santa Clara County that has helped streamline project reviews and approvals over time and, given the fiscal constraints facing all government agencies, provides the most cost-effective method for the District to obtain permits for its small projects. For these reasons, the District contacted LAFCO to explore the options available to keep District property under one jurisdiction. Based on these conversations, both the District and LAFCO agree that District parcels Should properly be excluded from the Town's USA to keep District ]an(] wholly within unincorporated Santa Clara County. To accomplish this mutually beneficial result, the District respectfully requests a resolution from the Town that supports this exclusion. This resolution would allow LAFCO to proceed to approve this minor amendment to the'l-own's Urban Service Area. The District has agreed to pay LAFCO's administrative fees for this minor amendment. We understand that sucli a resolution will be needed as soon as possible in the event the Town still desires to consider this annexation at its Council meeting Of January 19"'. We understand that LAFCO would thcri be meeting in February to approve the USA amendment. Adoption of the resolution at the Town Council's first meeting in December Would seem to keep this schedule on track should the Town desire it. ll'you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact Aria Ruiz, Planning Manager, at (650) 691-1200 or arui Sincerely, Stephen E. Abhors General Manager cc: Greg Larson, Town of Los Gatos, City Manager District Board of irectors Ana Ruiz, District Planning Manager