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SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Mitchell Park Community Center
El Palo Alto West Community Room
3700 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
9:30 AM
A G E N D A
9:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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1. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan Review (R-20-22)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Review and affirm or amend the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement and
Action Plan.
2. If amended, direct the General Manager to reevaluate staff and resource capacity and, if
needed, return to the full Board with any additional recommendations for further discussion
and direction.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting 20-05
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please contact the District Clerk at (650) 691-1200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the
District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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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 meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for
review on February 26, 2020, 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/Assistant to the General Manager
R-20-22
Meeting 20-05
March 3, 2020
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan Review
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Review and affirm or amend the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement and
Action Plan.
2. If amended, direct the General Manager to reevaluate staff and resource capacity and, if
needed, return to the full Board with any additional recommendations for further discussion
and direction.
SUMMARY
Annually, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) Board of Directors (Board)
holds two strategic planning retreats to establish work plan priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
(process described in Attachment 1). At the first Board Retreat held on December 9, 2019, the
Board adopted Strategic Goals and Objectives (included in Attachment 2) to guide work
priorities for the budget development cycle ending June 30, 2021 (FY21).
At the second Board Retreat scheduled on March 3, 2020, the Board will review and either
affirm or amend the proposed FY21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP) (see
Attachment 3 for further details). If the Board directs significant changes, the General Manager
will reevaluate staff and resource capacity, and if needed, return to the Board with the findings
and recommendations for further discussion and direction. The outcomes of the March 3, 2020
retreat will guide the development of the proposed FY21 CIAP, which the Action and Budget
Committee (ABC) will review in detail on April 28, 2020.
BACKGROUND
Results of the December 9, 2019 Board Retreat I
Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) implementation status updates
The Board reviewed the implementation status of remaining FOSM recommendations. To date,
53 of the original 60 recommendations have been completed. The 7 remaining recommendations
are currently underway with completion anticipated by FY23.
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Environmental Scan
The environmental scan revealed a stable regional economy with increases in assessed property
values that have maintained a strong financial base for the District. However, slower growth in
assessed values is anticipated in the future, which the District is carefully monitoring. Existing
trends of greater project complexity and rising construction costs continue. A competitive labor
market with low unemployment rates reinforces the District’s focus on retention and recruitment.
Ongoing outreach and education about the District’s mission, values, and impact are increasingly
important. A changing climate and extreme weather patterns highlight the need for focused
environmental work to enhance regional resiliency and sustainability. With increased population
and higher densities, there is a growing need and demand for connecting people to nature. As the
District continues to open new areas and visitor amenities to public access, there will be an
increased need for additional resources to support patrol, maintenance, and resource management
activities.
Benchmark Survey
Staff presented draft Benchmark Survey questions for Board review and input. The benchmark
survey will measure public sentiment and awareness levels about the District prior to initiating
new activities designed to raise understanding of and positive regard for District work. This
survey is one of the recommended action items in the District’s FY20 Strategic Communications
Plan. Survey results will be shared with the Board in the spring of 2020.
Board Exploratory Topics
Staff presented high level exploratory discussions regarding the following three topics of interest
and the Board provided feedback on desired next steps for each: private fundraising, Board
training opportunities, and region-wide issues affecting the District’s mission. Board direction
included careful monitoring of and input on bond funding opportunities that may benefit the
District; scheduling numerous Board training sessions during FY21; and collecting additional
Board and public feedback about District activities to improve our outreach, service delivery,
and communications. This latter work will begin in earnest as the District initiates an update to
the Good Neighbor Policy, which is one of the proposed projects in the FY21 CIAP.
Strategic Goals and Objectives
On December 9, 2019, the Board approved the Strategic Goals and Objectives for FY21 (see
Attachment 2). Primary revisions to the FY21 Strategic Goals and Objectives were made to
better align, but not substantially change, the goals and objectives with the District’s mission.
The realigned goals provide a clear link between the components of the District’s mission, the
Strategic Goals and Objectives, and the four programs in the annual Budget and Action Plan
development. In addition, goals and objectives were added or amended to more clearly reflect
each element of the District’s Mission and Coastside Mission.
DISCUSSION
The proposed FY21 CIAP is developed with projects that align with and deliver on the District’s
Mission and Coastside Mission (see below) and respond to the adopted FY21 Strategic Goals
and Objectives (Attachment 2).
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The District’s Mission:
To acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity, protect
and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive
public enjoyment and education.
The District’s Coastside Mission:
To acquire and preserve in perpetuity open space land and agricultural land of regional
significance, protect and restore the natural environment, preserve rural character,
encourage viable agricultural use of land resources, and provide opportunities for
ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.
Proposed FY21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP)
The proposed FY21 CIAP includes 108 projects (detailed in Attachment 3) of which 74 projects
are continuing from FY20 and 34 are new for next fiscal year. Within the CIAP, 26 of the 108
projects are identified as operating projects and are listed in Attachment 3.
The CIAP is organized according to the District’s four program areas:
• Land Acquisition and Preservation (14 projects, 1 of which is operating)
• Natural Resource Protection and Restoration (28 projects, 4 of which are operating)
• Public Access, Education, and Outreach (33 projects, 10 of which are operating)
• Assets and Organizational Support (33 projects, 11 of which are operating)
Attachment 3 includes the grouping of relevant CIAP projects by the following areas of interest
to give an indication of the relative expenditures in each area: Agriculture, Diversity, and Fire
Prevention. The expenditures listed for these areas of interest are limited to capital and action
plan projects. Most expenditures within these areas of interest are part of ongoing operating
programs and reflected in staff time and departmental service and supplies budgets. A
preliminary budget for these three areas of interest is included in the Fiscal Impact section of the
report.
The three-year CIAP is limited to those projects that begin or have activity in FY21 and continue
as multi-year projects into FY22 and FY23. The CIAP does not identify new projects that will
begin in the outer years as the addition of new projects are considered each year during the
annual Budget and Action Plan development process.
The preliminary CIAP provides the Board with a comprehensive view of the proposed projects
for the upcoming year and includes the following key project information: program category,
funding source, project number, project name, project purpose and scope; whether the project is
continuing from FY20 or is new; the connection to Strategic Goals and Objectives; and the
estimated FY21 budget. The Board will deliberate on potential additions, removals, or other
amendments to the project list prior to affirming the proposed FY21 CIAP.
Proposed FY2020-21 CIAP Priorities
At the second March 3, 2020 Board retreat, staff will present a high-level overview of the
proposed FY21 CIAP and highlight the major focus areas, which are listed below with example
projects.
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1. Land Conservation – coastal/agricultural and watershed land protection
o Cloverdale Ranch – potential purchase
o Gordon Ridge – finalize purchase
o Irish Ridge – finalize purchase
o Johnston Ranch Uplands – potential purchase
o South Cowell – potential purchase
2. Natural Resource Protection – wildlife crossing, climate resiliency, and habitat restoration
o Highway 17 Wildlife Crossing
o Projects to enhance wildland fire preparedness and reduce catastrophic fire risk
o Integrated Pest Management (IPM)/invasive weed removal projects
o Badger and burrowing owl habitat assessment
o Infrastructure projects to support the conservation grazing program
o Site remediation and cleanup projects
o Data collection projects to further inform land management decisions
3. Public Access and Regional Trails – new and enhanced access opportunities
o Regional Trails
Ravenswood Bay Trail Connection
Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail and Parking
Hwy 35 Pedestrian Crossing and Parking/Multi-modal Access
Saratoga-to-the-Sea Trail
Alpine Road Regional Trail
Highway 17 Trail Crossing
o Expanded access in District preserves
Phase II Trails at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Phase II Trails at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
Alma College Cultural Landscape Rehabilitation
La Honda Parking and Trailhead Access Feasibility Study
Hawthorns Public Access Site Plan
4. Operational efficiencies and to better deliver on the mission
o Business Systems
Records Management and Document Management System
Human Resources Information System
Citation Management System
Work Order & Asset Management System
o Communications and Outreach
50th Anniversary (2022) Planning
Customer Relationship Management
Good Neighbor Policy Update
Website redesign
o Operational Infrastructure and Assets
Administrative Office – design and permitting
South Area Field Office – permitting and construction
Radio System Upgrade
Repairs to various structures, including six historic buildings
Departments assessed internal capacity to deliver the proposed CIAP through a resource loading
process. The FY21 CIAP reflects these capacity assumptions.
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Board-directed changes to the proposed CIAP may require a subsequent resource capacity
evaluation. If this evaluation identifies resource capacity issues, the General Manager will return
to the Board to either recommend project reductions and/or request additional resources to
accomplish the CIAP, prior to meeting with the Action Plan and Budget Committee in April
2020.
Operational Budget Considerations
As part of the CIAP and Budget development process, internal discussions are continuing with
the General Manager regarding the consideration of additional staffing resources to meet
increasing land management needs within the Visitor and Field Services business line. As the
District continues to grow in acreage, visitation, and public access facilities, there is a
corresponding increase in operational field demands, as first anticipated in the Financial and
Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM). The General Manager is closely reviewing the
growth of Ranger and Field Maintenance staff in relation to the additional acreage of protected
lands, miles of new trail, number of major public access facilities, and visitation levels since
2015 (when the District began to implement the FOSM). Anticipated growth in land, facilities,
and visitation in the next one to two years will also be evaluated to determine the appropriate
timing and number of new positions to recommend for inclusion in either the upcoming or future
fiscal year budget. One notable consideration for this evaluation will be the planned expansion
in fuel management work that will be expected of Field Maintenance Crews in response to a
changing climate that is increasing the overall fire risk statewide.
The General Manager is also reviewing the current and future needs of the property management
program and the expanded workload to manage additional residential and grazing/agricultural
leases, update new leases as these expire, track and report on lease terms, maintain clear and
regular communications with lessees, and address a backlog of infrastructure repairs. The
General Manager has directed staff to explore contracting options for routine residential property
management activities to focus District staff time on more complex tasks and projects. However,
additional property management capacity in the interim may also be needed.
The General Manager will bring any specific requests for new positions and associated costs to
the Action Plan and Budget Committee (ABC) in April for review and to the full Board in June
for consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT
Review and affirmation of the FY21 CIAP has no immediate fiscal impact. However, these
actions will drive the development of the FY21 Budget and three-year CIAP.
Preliminary financial information for the FY21 CIAP was reviewed to ensure the proposed
projects match available funding sources, as well as staff and resource capacity. This
preliminary review only includes the upcoming fiscal year, not the subsequent years of FY22 and
FY23.
The table below provides an overview of the preliminary budget numbers for FY21 for all funds,
and capital expenditures that are reimbursable from bond funds. The numbers in the table below
are preliminary and likely to change as the budget continues to be developed, and more accurate
and final numbers are incorporated. Of note, Fund 40 – GF Capital includes external funding
sources in the form of parity bond reimbursements and Committed for Infrastructure funds for
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Administrative Office (AO) Facility and South Area Field Office project expenditures.
Proposed FY2020-
21 Budget
10 General
Fund 20 Hawthorn 30 Measure
AA Capital
40 GF
Capital
50 Debt
Service Total
Estimated Revenues 58,593,211 39,000 1,274,230 - 6,950,000 66,856,441
Other Funding
Sources (17,564,292) 84,000 9,284,845 18,998,293 10,679,075 21,481,921
Estimated
Contribution to
Committed Funds
(2,200,000) - - - - (2,200,000)
Total Estimated
Revenue $ 38,828,919 $ 123,000 $ 10,559,075 $ 18,998,293 $ 17,629,075 $ 86,138,362
Estimated
Expenditures (38,728,919) (123,000) - (7,263,967) (16,640,925) (62,756,811)
Estimated Bond
Reimbursable
Expenditures
- - (10,559,075) (8,741,609) - (19,300,684)
Estimated Use of
Committed Funds - - - (2,992,717) - (2,992,717)
Total Estimated
Expenditures $(38,728,919) $ (123,000) $(10,559,075) $(18,998,293) $(16,640,925) $(85,050,212)
Net 100,000 - - - 988,150 1,088,150
The table below provides an overview of the preliminary budget numbers for FY21 for the areas
of interest that are included in the CIAP programs. Attachment 3 includes a detailed list of
projects within these areas of interest.
Area of Interest* Preliminary Budget
Agriculture $2,095,312
Diversity $1,174,500
Fire Prevention** $1,102,200
Total $4,372,012
* The expenditures listed for these areas of interest are for capital and action plan projects.
Most expenditures are part of ongoing operating programs and reflected in significant staff
time and departmental service and supplies budgets.
** Most projects within the Agriculture area also provide significant fuel reduction and fire
prevention benefits.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was brought directly to the full Board given full Board interest and importance.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
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NEXT STEPS
The outcomes of the December 9, 2019 and March 3, 2020 Board Retreat Meetings will guide
the development of the FY21 Budget and Action Plan, including the 3-Year CIAP, which will be
reviewed by the ABC and the full Board per the dates listed below:
4/27/2020 Action Plan & Budget Committee (meeting #1)
5/5/2020 Action Plan & Budget Committee (meeting #2)
6/10/2020 Board Initial Review of Budget & Public Hearing
6/16/2020 Action Plan & Budget Committee (if needed)
6/24/2020 Board Adoption of Budget
Attachments:
1. Budget Planning Process Overview
2. FY21 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
3. FY21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan
Responsible Department Head:
Ana Ruiz, General Manager
Prepared by:
Carmen Narayanan, Budget & Analysis Manager
Stefan Jaskulak, Chief Financial Officer
Susanna Chan, Assistant General Manager
Brian Malone, Assistant General Manager
Ana Ruiz, General Manager
Board Retreat #1:
Strategic Planning
Staff Resource
Loads Projects
Staff Prepares
Budget & Action
Plan
Review &
Approval by GM
Review &
Approval by ABC
Full Board
Approval
Budget
Planning
Cycle
3
MAY
DECEMBER
JANUARY
MARCH
Board Retreat #2:
Project
Prioritization
APRIL
JUNE
MARCH
Attachment 1
FY2020-21 Strategic Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
Objective 1 – Continue implementation of the District’s Vision Plan and communicate progress on projects through
reporting results and building partner relationships
Objective 2 – Build and strengthen diverse partnerships to implement a collaborative and science-based approach
to regional environmental protection
Objective 3 – Build and strengthen relationships with legislators to advocate environmental protection goals
Objective 4 – Preserve open space lands of local and regional significance
Goal 2 – Protect the positive environmental values of open space lands
Objective 1 – Take a regional leadership role in promoting the benefits of open space
Objective 2 – Protect and restore the natural environment in a manner that expands regional resiliency and climate
change adaptation to preserve healthy natural systems
Objective 3 – Work with fire agencies and surrounding communities to strengthen the prevention of, preparation
for and response to wildland fires for enhanced ecosystem resiliency and public safety
Objective 4 – Support the viability of sustainable agriculture and character of rural communities
Goal 3 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
Objective 1 – Communicate the benefits of a regional environmental protection vision
Objective 2 – Refine and implement a comprehensive public engagement strategy, including the outreach to
diverse communities and enhanced public education programs
Objective 3 – Expand opportunities to connect people to their public open space preserves consistent with an
environmental protection vision
Objective 4 – Reflect the diverse communities we serve in the District’s, staff, volunteers, and partners
Goal 4 – Strengthen organizational capacity and long-term financial sustainability to fulfill the mission
Objective 1 – Provide the necessary resources, tools, training, and infrastructure, including technology upgrades and capacity
building
Objective 2 – Continuously evaluate and improve processes and business model to effectively and efficiently deliver Vision Plan
projects and the District’s ongoing functions
Objective 3 - Build state of readiness for potential disruptions by completing a risk assessment and creating a business
continuity plan
Objective 4 – Continue to engage constituents for bond sales and via the work of the Bond Oversight Committee – “Promises
made, promises kept.”
Objective 5 – Remain financially sustainable by pursuing and ensuring discretionary funding opportunities and partnerships to
augment operating, capital, and bond funding sources, and ensure that large capital expenses and land
acquisitions, including associated public access and land management costs, are evaluated within the long-term
financial model and remain financially sustainable
Objective 6 – Continue to recruit, develop and retain talented staff to implement the District's mission and strengthen our
organizational capacity
Attachment 2
Board Approved December 9, 2019
FY2020-21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan
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Attachment #3
Capital Improvement & Action Plan (CIAP) Summaries
CIAP Summary by Funding Source Total FY2020-21
Estimated Budget
Budget Total
as a %
Project Count
by Fund (1)
Project Count
Total as a %
Fund 10 - General Fund Operating (2, 3)$2,482,200 8%49 45%
Fund 20 - Hawthorn $48,000 0%1 1%
Fund 30 - Measure AA $10,559,075 33%24 22%
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital (3, 4)$18,998,293 59%34 31%
Total $32,087,568 100%108 100%
CIAP Summary by Program Total FY2020-21
Estimated Budget
Budget Total
as a %
Project Count
by Program
Project Count
Total as a %
Land Acquisition and Preservation $559,000 2%14 13%
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $3,961,275 12%28 26%
Public Access, Education, and Outreach $12,368,000 39%33 31%
Assets and Organizational Support $15,199,293 47%33 31%
Total $32,087,568 100%108 100%
CIAP Summary by Program & Fund Total FY2020-21
Estimated Budget
Budget Total
as a %
Project Count
by Program (1)
Project Count
Total as a %
Land Acquisition and Preservation
Fund 10 - General Fund Operating - 0%1 1%
Fund 30 - Measure AA 10,000 0%1 1%
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital 549,000 2%12 11%
Land Acquisition and Preservation Total 559,000 2%14 13%
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Fund 10 - General Fund Operating 1,420,200 4%14 13%
Fund 30 - Measure AA 1,821,075 6%9 8%
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital 720,000 2%5 5%
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration Total 3,961,275 12%28 26%
Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Fund 10 - General Fund Operating 552,000 2%15 14%
Fund 30 - Measure AA 8,728,000 27%14 13%
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital (4)3,088,000 10%4 4%
Public Access, Education, and Outreach Total 12,368,000 39%33 31%
Assets and Organizational Support
Fund 10 - General Fund Operating 510,000 2%19 18%
Fund 20 - Hawthorn 48,000 0%1 1%
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital 2,906,968 9%11 10%
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital (AO & SAO) (4)11,734,326 37%2 2%
Assets and Organizational Support Total 15,199,293 47%33 31%
Total $32,087,568 100%108 100%
Notes:
(1) Total is inclusive of operating projects.
(2) Fund 10 - General Fund Operating: includes 26 operating projects with a zero dollar budget. Operating projects are important activities undertaken each year that do
not meet CIAP project criteria of $50,000 or more. While the operating projects included in this attachment may incur real expenses, those expenses will only be included
in the lead departments operating budget.
(3) Approximately 12 proposed projects, representing $455,500 of proposed CIAP expenditures, could result in Fund 30 Measure AA projects in future years. One project is
an operating project; the other 11 are Vision Plan projects.
(4) Fund 40 - General Fund Capital: the majority of these projects are either Land Acquisition and Preservation opportunities or related to Assets and Organizational
Support. Specifically three large projects account for 75% of Fund 40 proposed project expenditures (31202 Administrative Office (AO) Facility; 31601 South Area Field
Office; and VP23-XXX Mt. Umunhum - Radar Tower Repair). Note also that the cost of a land purchase is typically not included in the adopted budget as most purchases
are still speculative at the time of budget adoption; instead, Board-approved budget adjustments are made at the time the purchase is approved by the Board.
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Attachment #3
Grant Income
CIAP
Ref #Grant/Partnership/Other Project #
Total Grants
in
FY2020-21
California Department of Parks and Recreation
32 Russian Ridge Mindego Pond Improvement MAA09-003 100,000$
California Natural Resources Agency
67 Phase II Trail Improvements, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP MAA21-011 320,000
Santa Clara County Stanford Mitigation
56 Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation MAA02-002 100,000
Santa Clara Valley Water District
35 Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan Invasive Weed Treatment and Restoration MAA21-007 50,000
17 IPM Implementation of Santa Clara Valley Water District Grant 80065 150,000
Total Santa Clara Valley Water District 200,000
Tindall and Friends of DHF Donations
62 Rancho San Antonio - Deer Hollow Farm - White Barn Rehabilitation MAA11-002 330,000
Urban Greening Grant Program
56 Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation MAA02-002 374,230
Total 1,424,230$
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Attachment #3
Categories of Interest Project Summary
CIAP
Ref #Category & Project Name Project #
Total
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Agriculture**
103 Toto Ranch Well Drilling and Construction, Tunitas Creek 61010 128,625$
99 Tunitas Creek - Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements 61002 423,112
28 Remediation Plan Development and Ranch Dump Clean Up - Madonna Creek Ranch MAA01-XXX 200,000
31 Lone Madrone Ranch Fence Installation MAA05-XXX 87,075
32 Russian Ridge Mindego Pond Improvement MAA09-003 316,000
33 Mindego Ranch South Pasture MAA09-XXX 107,000
4 Miramontes Ridge Land Conservation VP01-001 52,000
5 South Cowell Upland Land Conservation VP03-002 55,000
106 Agricultural Workforce Housing - La Honda Creek VP07-002 317,500
20 Lower Turtle Pond VP07-XXX 110,000
7 Cloverdale Ranch Land Opportunity VP13-001 85,000
39 Toto Ponds Management Planning VP32-003 68,000
13 Lower San Gregorio Creek Watershed Land Conservation VP39-001 39,000
41 Toto Ranch North Water Line XXXXX 107,000
25 Agricultural Policy Review and Development Operating*-
85 Coastside Lands Management Plan Operating*-
26 Elkus/Lobitos Water Supply Feasibility Operating*-
Agriculture Total 2,095,312$
Diversity
70 ADA Barrier Removal 31901 455,500$
56 Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation MAA02-002 312,500
62 Rancho San Antonio - Deer Hollow Farm - White Barn Rehabilitation MAA11-002 264,000
45 Rancho San Antonio (RSA) Multimodal Access Study VP11-001 50,000
21 Amah Mutsun Land Trust Native Garden XXXXX 50,000
81 Ward Boundary Redistricting Plan XXXXX 42,500
48 Cooley Landing Park Business and Operation Plan Operating*-
49 Cooley Landing Site Use Agreements Operating*-
51 La Honda Elementary Path to Pond Operating*-
53 Preserve Use Survey Implementation Operating*-
54 Regional Trails Planning and Coordination Operating*-
Diversity Total 1,174,500$
Fire Prevention
Los Trancos - Page Mill Fire Safety Eucalyptus Removal 61008 245,000$
16 San Mateo County Vegetation Map 80063 39,200
18 Wildland Fire Resiliency Program 80003-10 266,000
30 Restoration Forestry Demonstration Project MAA05-010 207,000
35 Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan: Invasive Weed Treatment and Restoration MAA21-007 120,000
23 District-Wide Fuel Reduction Work XXXXX 175,000
24 Santa Clara & Santa Cruz Vegetation Mapping XXXXX 50,000
89 Fire Suppression Program: Review Staffing, Equipment and Training Operating*-
Fire Prevention Total 1,102,200$
Total 4,372,012$
* Operating Projects do not qualify as a Capital Project. Expenditures for these projects are part of ongoing operating programs that are reflected in staff time and
departmental service and supplies budgets.
** A majority of projects within the Agriculture area are improvements to grazing properties, which provide significant fuel reduction and fire prevention benefits.
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Attachment #3
Item
#
Program
& Fund Project #Project Name Project Purpose FY2020-21 Scope Status
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Primary)
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Secondary)
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Land Acquisition and Preservation
10 - General Fund Operating
1 Operating
Project
Land Conservation Guidance
Document
Create a Land Conservation Guidance Document that compiles all relevant
District acquisition policies and goals and includes best practices to guide
future land acquisition work (Consistent FOSM Recommendation #11)
Review and compile existing Policies and Procedures related to land
acquisition. Document best practices. Organize all the information into a
guidance document to serve as a road map for land conservation activities
as a tool for current and future employees.
New Goal 4,
Objective 2
Goal 1,
Objective 4
$0
10 - General Fund Operating Total $0
30 - Measure AA Capital
2 MAA15-004 Irish Ridge Pursue opportunity to connect Tunitas Creek Preserve to Purisima Creek
Redwoods Preserve to establish a protected wildlife corridor and facilitate
a future public trail connection.
Complete Planned Agricultural District Zoning amendment process,
submit lot split application and complete purchase.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 2,
Objective 4
$10,000
30 - Measure AA Capital Total $10,000
Land Acquisition and Preservation
40 - General Fund Capital
3 20125 Cal-Water Land Exchange,
Teague Hill Preserve
Pursue trail connections between Huddart Park and Teague Hill Preserve,
and pursue future land conservation protections in the Bear Creek
Watershed.
Pursue trail connections between Huddart Park and Teague Hill Preserve,
and pursue future land conservation protections in the Bear Creek
watershed in exchange for land rights to allow the installation of Cal
Water water tanks for fire suppression at El Corte de Madera Preserve.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$23,000
4 VP01-001 Miramontes Ridge Land
Conservation
Purchase the uplands portion of Johnston Ranch from Peninsula Open
Space Trust (POST) as an addition to the Miramontes Ridge Open Space
Preserve to expand the acreage of protected open space lands and
facilitate connections with adjacent park land.
Complete Planned Agricultural District Zoning amendment process,
partner with POST as co-applicant to resubmit lot line adjustment
application, and complete purchase. Work with City of Half Moon Bay to
coordinate on future shared parking and future trails at Historic Johnston
House, and shared patrol and farm access road. Work with neighbor and
State Parks on future trail connection to Burleigh Murray State Park.
Continue to pursue additional land purchase grant funds.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 2,
Objective 4
$52,000
5 VP03-002 South Cowell Upland Land
Conservation
Pursue potential land purchase in partnership with POST to provide
improved parking, patrol, and trail access for the Purisima-to-the-Sea
regional trail corridor.
Purchase property and begin trail and parking planning to inform the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$55,000
6 VP08-001 Upper San Gregorio Land
Conservation
Address property access needs related to a recent purchase opportunity to
acquire and protect open space lands in upper San Gregorio Creek
Watershed.
Continue to work with neighboring private property owner on access
alternative to the recent Woodruff Redwoods addition to La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve. Next steps include surveying alternative access road
and entering into a new access easement.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
Goal 1,
Objective 4
$20,000
7 VP13-001 Cloverdale Ranch Land
Opportunity
Prepare for the potential purchase of Cloverdale Ranch. Purchase would
help further Measure AA Portfolio 13.
Work with POST to complete additional studies and/or restoration
projects prior to land transfer, including road and trail assessment, water
system infrastructure assessment, botanical surveys. Initiate community
engagement, outreach and meetings. Identify natural resource
management goals and outline staffing and management plan. Work with
POST to develop an integrated rangeland management plan for the lease
area. Pursue grant funding opportunities to support the potential
purchase.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 2,
Objective 4
$85,000
8 VP15-001 Redwood Forest Land
Opportunity
Pursue land purchase opportunities to grow the District's contiguous
greenbelt in Redwood Forests.
Pursue opportunities in the Oil Creek and Slate Creek watersheds.Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 2,
Objective 4
$25,000
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
40 - General Fund Capital
9 VP19-001 El Sereno Trails, Wildlife
Corridors and Land
Conservation
Pursue trail connections to Skyline-Sanborn County Park and protect
wildlife corridors at Highway 17 near El Sereno Open Space Preserve.
Work with public agency and private landowners to purchase property
and trail easements to connect El Sereno Preserve to Sanborn County Park
and protect wildlife corridors at El Sereno Preserve.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$5,000
10 VP19-002 El Sereno Land Conservation Pursue land purchase as an addition to El Sereno OSP to connect District
lands and the Bay Area Ridge Trail to Sanborn County Park.
Pursue land rights for a trail connection between El Sereno Preserve and
Sanborn County Park as part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$25,000
11 VP24-002 SCVWD Exchange Agreement
at Rancho de Guadalupe Area
of SAOSP
Pursue opportunity with Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
to support dam repairs to Guadalupe Reservoir in exchange for Valley
Water's construction of future public parking lot to support public access
at the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra Azul.
Enter into exchange agreement with Valley Water for license to use
Pheasant and Hicks Road intersection as a staging area for Guadalupe Dam
repairs in exchange for Valley Water's construction of a public parking lot
for accessing the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra Azul Preserve. Work
with Santa Clara County Planning Department to change zoning of
Pheasant and Hicks Road property to Hillside to be compatible with open
space use.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$10,000
12 VP25-001 Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land
Conservation
Pursue land purchase opportunity to grow the District's contiguous
greenbelt.
Pursue land purchase opportunities in the Loma Prieta area of Sierra Azul
Preserve.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 2,
Objective 4
$10,000
13 VP39-001 Lower San Gregorio Creek
Watershed Land Conservation
Protect watershed land and farmland in the Lower San Gregorio Creek
watershed.
Work with POST to prepare conservation easement for San Gregorio Farm
property to ensure protection of lower San Gregorio creek riparian
corridor and allowance for future creek habitat restoration.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 2,
Objective 4
$39,000
14 None District-wide purchase
options and low-value Land
Fund
Pursue unanticipated purchase opportunities for other open space lands
with interested property owners as these become available.
Budget allocations for purchase option funds to enter into purchase and
sale agreements for other open space lands with property owners. These
funds are also used for low-value land purchases under the general
manager’s purchasing authority such as small parcels, public trail
easements or patrol and maintenance access easements.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
$200,000
40 - General Fund Capital Total $549,000
Land Acquisition and Preservation Total $559,000
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
10 - General Fund Operating
15 80054 Badger/Burrowing Owl
Habitat Assessment
Prepare a management plan of grasslands and upland habitat for badger
and burrowing owl.
Continue data collection, including field surveys, wildlife camera trapping,
hair/genetics collection and incidental reports of observations/roadkill.
Calibrate habitat and linkage models using new data. Engage public
interest through outreach, community events and volunteer
opportunities. Facilitate interest from partner agencies for a long-term
goal of regional species protection and habitat management.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 2
$50,000
16 80063 San Mateo County Vegetation
Map
Collaborate with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to quantify
vegetation changes and fuels on a landscape scale through seamless
mapping and data to inform preserve management needs in San Mateo
County.
Provide technical project support and coordination (review GIS
deliverables and provide feedback on project).
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
$39,200
17 80065 Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) Implementation of
Valley Water Grant
Leverage grant funding to complete invasive plant removal at multiple
preserves to improve overall habitat and watershed health.
Oversee contractor to implement IPM on high priority weeds in riparian
areas at Bear Creek Redwoods, Rancho San Antonio, and Picchetti Ranch
preserves.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 1
$200,000
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10 - General Fund Operating
18 80003-10 Wildland Fire Resiliency
Program
Develop a robust and comprehensive wildland fire program for District
lands for ongoing fire and climate resiliency to protect public open space
lands, habitat values, and sensitive natural resources.
Complete phase I of the Wildland Fire Resiliency Program development,
including the Vegetation Management Plan, pre-plan maps, and
monitoring plan. Complete scoping of phase II (prescribed fire) and start
the CEQA process.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 3
$266,000
19 80034-44 Programmatic Permitting Develop State and Federal programmatic permits for compliance with
Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts. Facilitates streamlined
implementation of projects, resource protection, and partnering efforts.
Finalize and obtain permits with regulatory Resource Agencies and begin
program implementation and staff training as needed.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 3
$405,000
20 VP07-XXX Lower Turtle Pond Repair Maintain long term stability of important habitat and grazing pond and
prevent downstream flooding.
Conduct geotechnical and engineering work to evaluate potential repair
options. Select reconstruction approach and begin permitting.
New Goal 2,
Objective 2
$110,000
21 XXXXX Amah Mutsun Land Trust
Native Garden
Strengthen partnership and restoration efforts at Mount Umunhum by
supporting the Amah Mutsun Land Trust efforts to implement a native
cultural demonstration garden.
Coordinate closely with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust to inform, review,
and approve the revegetation plan.
New Goal 1,
Objective 2
$50,000
22 XXXXX BCR Stables Road Drainage
Repairs and Tree Planting
Improve surface drainage and reduce potential erosion to protect Briggs
Creek.
Assess drainage and erosion potential from arena area of Bear Creek
Stables onto the old road cut around paddock area. Assess old road to
determine feasibility of retaining as trail width or removing. Plant tree
seedlings/vegetation within riparian zone.
New Goal 2,
Objective 2
$75,000
23 XXXXX District-wide Fuel Reduction
Work
Improve wildfire resiliency to protect public lands, sensitive habitat, and
natural resource values from catastrophic fire.
Continue fuel reduction in critical areas along roads, infrastructure, and
adjacent properties.
New Goal 2,
Objective 3
$175,000
24 XXXXX Santa Clara & Santa Cruz
Vegetation Mapping
Collaborate with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to quantify
vegetation changes and fuels on a landscape scale through seamless
mapping and data to inform preserve management needs in Santa Clara
and Santa Cruz Counties.
Provide technical project support and coordination.New Goal 1,
Objective 2
$50,000
25 Operating
Project
Agricultural Policy Review and
Development
Compile and review existing agricultural policies, guidelines, and current
practices. Evaluate gaps and areas requiring greater clarification. Develop
comprehensive Board-approved agricultural policy.
Prepare or amend agricultural policies in consultation with partners and
stakeholders. Hold Board of Directors workshop(s) on proposed policies,
conduct necessary environmental review, and adopt policy changes.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 4
$0
26 Operating
Project
Elkus/Lobitos Water Supply
Feasibility
Increase water supply and storage in support of year-round conservation
grazing throughout the lease area to help manage grassland habitat.
Engage consulting engineer and consult with San Mateo Resource
Conservation District/Natural Resources Conservation Service on pond
feasibility study.
New Goal 2,
Objective 4
$0
27 Operating
Project
Science Advisory Panel Form a Scientific Advisory Panel to annually review key issues to better
inform Midpen land management decisions.
Complete first round of analysis of selected topics, presenting results on at
least one topic; review process and revise Science Advisory Panel process
as necessary; select second round topics and begin analysis of new and
continuing topics.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
$0
10 - General Fund Operating Total $1,420,200
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
30 - Measure AA Capital
28 MAA01-XXX Remediation Plan
Development and Ranch
Dump Clean Up - Madonna
Creek Ranch
Remove former dumpsite from a riparian area to protect and restore
sensitive habitat.
Permit and implement remediation plan to remove all ranch and farm
dump debris from riparian area and restore vegetation.
New Goal 2,
Objective 2
$200,000
29 MAA03-002 Purisima Upland Site Clean up
and Soil Remediation
Assessment
Clean and remediate a former oil drilling site at a recently acquired
property to remove a public hazard and restore the site's open space
values.
Finalize permits, release request for bids and complete remediation and
cleanup activities. Conduct revegetation.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$484,000
30 MAA05-010 Restoration Forestry
Demonstration Project
Develop pilot project to restore degraded forest habitat, and enhance fire
resiliency on District land.
Develop restoration forestry prescription, designs for road and creek
restoration work, and begin permitting.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 2
Goal 2,
Objective 3
$207,000
31 MAA05-XXX Lone Madrone Ranch Fence
Installation
Install fence to properly manage livestock as part of the conservation
grazing program and protect riparian areas of La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve.
Project contingent on resolution of an agreement with neighbor for
access. Construct a livestock boundary fence along riparian corridor.
New Goal 2,
Objective 4
$87,075
32 MAA09-003 Russian Ridge Mindego Pond
Improvement
Restore and enhance aquatic habitats at Mindego Ranch for the benefit of
the threatened California red-legged frog and endangered San Francisco
garter snake; includes water supply improvements that support the
conservation grazing program.
Complete project design, permitting, and construction.Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
$316,000
33 MAA09-XXX Mindego Ranch South Pasture Improve site conditions and infrastructure that supports the conservation
grazing program to protect and manage sensitive grassland habitat.
Install livestock fencing, water infrastructure, and perform invasive
removal in south pasture area.
New Goal 2,
Objective 2
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$107,000
34 MAA20-001 Wildlife Corridor: Highway 17
Crossing
Work with partners to develop and engineer a wildlife crossing at Highway
17.
Continue CEQA/NEPA and Caltrans Project Approval/Environmental
Document (environmental review documents). Work with consultant to
develop CEQA documents in conjunction with Caltrans lead on NEPA
documents. Continue public and partner outreach, and seek funding
opportunities.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
$100,000
35 MAA21-007 Bear Creek Redwoods
Preserve Plan: Invasive Weed
Treatment and Restoration
Implement targeted treatments under the Integrated Pest Management
Plan to control invasive weed populations at Bear Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve, and facilitate opening the preserve to public access.
Continue targeted invasive species removal at Bear Creek Redwoods
Preserve.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
Goal 2,
Objective 2
$120,000
36 MAA21-010 Bear Creek Redwoods Landfill
Characterization and
Remediation
Remediate former landfill to restore natural open space values, protect
public health and safety, and allow for Phase II public access at Bear Creek
Redwoods.
Implement remediation plan to remove toxic substances from landfill site,
including data recovery of historic resources within landfill, and restore
site to stable configuration.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
Goal 2,
Objective 2
$200,000
30 - Measure AA Capital Total $1,821,075
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Budget
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
40 - General Fund Capital
37 61008 Los Trancos - Page Mill Fire
Safety Eucalyptus Removal
Improve fire and road safety in Los Trancos Open Space Preserve next to
Page Mill Road by removing non-native, fire-prone eucalyptus trees.
Work in partnership with Santa Clara County FireSafe Council to remove
approximately 100 mature, non-native, fire-prone eucalyptus trees.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 2
Goal 2,
Objective 3
$245,000
38 80059 Groundwater Well
Decommissioning
Prevent groundwater contamination by sealing unused and abandoned
wells in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Evaluate, obtain permits for and bid out the decommissioning of 10
unused and abandoned wells in Sierra Azul Preserve.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 2
$200,000
39 VP32-003 Toto Ponds Management
Planning
Develop a pond management plan to identify priority ponds for
restoration to benefit the threatened California red-legged from and
endangered San Francisco garter snake and protect a long term water
supply source.
Finalize the Pond Management Plan, complete archaeology surveys, issue
Request for Qualifications and Proposals for pond repair design and begin
permitting process.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 4
$68,000
40 XXXXX Pescadero Total Maximum
Daily Load
Comply with the Pescadero Sediment Total Maximum Daily Load
regulations.
Hire consultant team to inventory all potential sediment sources in Skyline
Ridge and Long Ridge preserves. Identify high priority sediment reduction
actions for future years to comply with the Pescadero-Butano sediment
regulations from the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
New Goal 2,
Objective 2
$100,000
41 XXXXX Toto Ranch North Water Line Install new water line from homestead to North Pasture (pasture 4) for
new water trough to support the conservation grazing program.
Coordinate with tenant who will subcontract work to install new water
line.
New Goal 2,
Objective 4
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$107,000
40 - General Fund Capital Total $720,000
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration Total $3,961,275
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Budget
Public Access, Education, and Outreach
10 - General Fund Operating
42 40011 Website Redesign Update current website structure and design to Drupal 8 platform
(required since Drupal 7 will no longer be supported).
Work with contractor to redesign structure. Retain contractor to design
and migrate current site to new platform; develop new content.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$90,000
43 VP03-XXX Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail and
Parking Area Feasibility and
Planning
Provide a new public parking area and trail connecting the Coastal Trail on
Highway 1 to the Bay Area Ridge Trail on Highway 35.
Pending acquisition of land rights, initiate a feasibility analysis in
collaboration with POST to study parking area alternatives to facilitate the
Purisima-to-the-Sea regional trail connection. Perform preliminary field
reconnaissance for potential trail alignment depending on location of
proposed parking area. Initiate preliminary technical studies and
assessments (e.g. cultural resources, biological, geotechnical, traffic) to
inform feasibility studies.
New Goal 3,
Objective 3
Goal 1,
Objective 2
$143,500
44 VP05-002 La Honda Creek Parking and
Trailhead Access Feasibility
Study
Provide public access to the central area of the La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve.
Pending Board direction, anticipated July/August 2020, that will be
informed by the Public Access Working Group input and PNR
recommendations, conduct feasibility study and technical analyses for
public access alternative(s).
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$25,000
45 VP11-001 Rancho San Antonio (RSA)
Multimodal Access Study
Engage stakeholders and partner agencies to explore non-motorized
mobility, transit options and parking alternatives for Rancho San Antonio.
Complete multimodal access study to identify new strategies for reducing
parking issues. The study will expand upon a suite of recommendations
developed by staff for managing parking demand and improving
multimodal access and present a menu of short-, med-, and long-term
strategies to the board. Continue implementing short-term measures.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
Goal 3,
Objective 2 & 3
$50,000
46 VP23-002 Traffic Study for Mt.
Umunhum Road
Further enhance traffic safety along Mt. Umunhum Road.Implement signage, striping and pavement enhancements; completion
anticipated by fall 2020.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 2
$113,500
47 XXXXX Hwy 35 Pedestrian Crossing
and Parking/Multi-modal
Access
Pursue a designated Bay Area Ridge Trail crossing at Highway 35 between
the SFPUC Ridge Trail Extension to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve and a potential parking expansion of the North Ridge parking lot.
In coordination with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and SFPUC, conduct
feasibility analysis and technical studies for potential pedestrian crossing
at Highway 35 and parking expansion opportunity at North Ridge parking
lot at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve.
New Goal 3,
Objective 3
$130,000
48 Operating
Project
Cooley Landing Park Business
and Operation Plan
Continue to support the City of East Palo Alto's efforts to recruit and select
an operator to provide environmental stewardship programing at Cooley
Landing that is reflective of the community's culture. Midpen will provide
funding for the development of a business and operating plan for the
preferred operator.
Continue to support the City of East Palo Alto’s efforts to recruit and select
an operator to provide environmental stewardship programing at Cooley
Landing that is reflective of the community’s culture. Midpen will provide
funding for the development of a business and operating plan for the
preferred operator.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 2 & 3
$0
49 Operating
Project
Cooley Landing Site Use
Agreements
Formalize separate agreements/easements/MOUs (District, City of East
Palo Alto, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Menlo Fire) to meet
operations and maintenance requirements. Supports partnership project
at Cooley Landing Park.
Enter into agreements for the operation and use of Cooley Landing,
including patrol agreements, maintenance agreements, soil cap
institutional controls and maintenance, Menlo Fire use agreement for
airboat ramp. In addition, adjust EPA driveway access easement to center
of driveway, and Bay Trail designation of spur to Cooley Landing.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 2
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
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10 - General Fund Operating
50 Operating
Project
E-Bike Policy Evaluation Explore pilot option(s) for e-bike access on select District trails/areas as
appropriate.
Evaluate class 1 and 2 e-bike use on paved trails/roads. Evaluate a phased,
one-year pilot program for class 1 e-bikes on select unpaved trails that
considers regulation enforcement and protection of natural resources.
New Goal 4,
Objective 2
$0
51 Operating
Project
La Honda Elementary Path to
Pond
Work with La Honda Elementary School to enhance the local
environmental education program at La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve via an educational nature trail to a pond near the Sears Ranch
Road entrance.
Identify suitable trail path and construct/mow pathway for safe access.
Assess potential impacts to California red-legged frog and cattle operation
after the first year of implementation and renew, adjust, or suspend
annual educational use permit accordingly. Collaborate on educational
material with the school, assist with (re)training school staff on naturalist
curriculum and practices to avoid impacts to sensitive species and cattle
operation.
New Goal 3,
Objective 2
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
52 Operating
Project
Parking Area Naming
Conventions
Formalize naming convention and secure addresses for all existing parking
areas to improve placenaming and wayfinding.
Coordinate with Mountain View Dispatch and the counties of San Mateo
and Santa Clara, and apply for official addresses for all parking lots that do
not have addresses. Coordinate with field and patrol staff to determine, by
preserve, the names for parking areas that are already in use with
emergency response personnel. Submit applications to each county.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
53 Operating
Project
Preserve Use Survey
Implementation
Implement the recommendations detailed in the Preserve Use Survey to
enhance visitor satisfaction and outreach.
Develop a system for rating and describing District trails to allow the
public the ability to choose the trail routes that fit their needs.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
54 Operating
Project
Regional Trails Planning and
Coordination
Provide technical and planning support on external regional trail projects
that are initiated by partner agencies.
Continue to participate in planning coalition and stakeholder working
groups to provide technical support on regional connections to District
trails and preserves. Example projects include Bay-to-Sea Trail, Dumbarton
Rail Corridor Bike-Ped Feasibility, SFPUC Bay Area Ridge Trail Extension.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
55 Operating
Project
Stevens Creek Trail Signage Install new trail signage for Stevens Creek Trail to provide consistent
signage across jurisdictions.
Complete pilot signage program for Stevens Creek Trail at Monte Bello
Preserve.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
10 - General Fund Operating Total $552,000
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
30 - Measure AA Capital
56 MAA02-002 Ravenswood Bay Trail Design
and Implementation
Complete a critical Bay Trail gap north of Ravenswood Open Space
Preserve, thus creating 80 miles of continuous Bay Trail access in the
South Bay.
Finalize construction of the Bay Trail gap and continue revegetation plant
maintenance and monitoring.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$312,500
57 MAA05-008 La Honda Creek White Barn
Structural Rehabilitation
Preserve the white barn as historic resource and use for onsite storage.Complete design, environmental review and permitting phase for the
structure stabilization.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 5
$349,750
58 MAA05-009 La Honda Creek Redwood
Cabin Stabilization and
Assessment
Preserve the redwood cabin as a historic resource.Complete design, environmental review and permitting phase of the
structure stabilization.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 5
$228,750
59 MAA06-002 Hawthorns Public Access Site
Plan and CEQA
Complete a site-specific plan for public access trails and staging area to
open the property to public access consistent with the conservation
easement on the property.
Work with contract planner/consultant to amend the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan; develop and initiate stakeholder outreach plan with
board committee; initiate design of public access facilities. Work closely
with Town of Portola Valley to apply for use permit.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$111,000
60 MAA07-011 Lower La Honda Creek Phase
II Loop Trails
Design and implement the Master Plan Phase II trails to expand public
access opportunities at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
Begin construction of easy access loop trail in pasture one of Lower La
Honda, pending permitting approval. Perform biomonitoring, permitting
assistance and begin mitigation implementation and
revegetation/reseeding.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$375,000
61 MAA10-001 Alpine Road Regional Trail,
Coal Creek
Complete trail repairs to maintain and enhance public access and reduce
further erosion and sedimentation downstream.
Prepare design documents and garner permits for the construction of trail
and drainage improvements. Perform biomonitoring and begin
revegetation/reseeding activities.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$181,000
62 MAA11-002 Rancho San Antonio - Deer
Hollow Farm - White Barn
Rehabilitation
Preserve the White Barn as a historic and educational resource. Complete construction of stabilization and weatherproofing
improvements.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 1
$264,000
63 MAA18-002 Saratoga-to-the-Sea Regional
Trail Connection
Support the City of Saratoga's 3.2-mile long regional trail connection from
Saratoga Quarry Park to Sanborn County Park (Partnership Project).
Project will transition to Measure AA funding by next fiscal year.
Continue to provide the City of Saratoga with technical and financial
support. The city anticipates completing phase I of construction (trail
work) in FY2019-20 and completing phase II of construction (bridge
construction) in FY2020-21.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 1 & 2
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$550,000
64 MAA20-002 Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway
17 Crossing
Provide regional recreational trail across Highway 17 in Santa Clara County
by constructing a new overcrossing between Los Gatos and Lexington
Reservoir in close alignment with HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing project
#MAA20-001.
Continue CEQA/NEPA and Caltrans PAED (environmental review
documents). Work with consultant to develop CEQA documents in
conjunction with Caltrans lead on NEPA documents. Continue public and
partner outreach, and seek funding opportunities.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$248,000
65 MAA21-004 Bear Creek Stables Site Plan
Implementation
Implement stables maintenance repairs and water improvements to
address deferred maintenance issues and improve public safety.
Complete construction documents for stables site plan and water system.
Continue to coordinate with Santa Clara County Planning regarding
permitting as necessary. Prepare and release request for bids. Secure
project permits.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$531,000
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Item
#
Program
& Fund Project #Project Name Project Purpose FY2020-21 Scope Status
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Primary)
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Secondary)
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Public Access, Education, and Outreach
30 - Measure AA Capital
66 MAA21-006 Bear Creek Redwoods - Alma
College Cultural Landscape
Rehabilitation Project
Implement the Alma College Cultural Landscape Rehabilitation Plan to
open the area to public access.
Complete site cleanup and rehabilitation work, including Upper Lake
overflow and access improvements.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 2
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$4,530,000
67 MAA21-011 Phase II Trail Improvements,
Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
Implement Phase II trail improvements to open eastern part of the
Preserve to public access.
Complete the planning and permitting for new trail infrastructure, begin in-
house construction of trail segments. Complete traffic studies for the
trailheads of the multiuse trail and begin the trailhead design.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$377,250
68 MAA22-004 Beatty Parking Area and Trail
Connections
Provide a new parking lot and a trail connection to Sierra Azul Preserve in
the area east of Highway 17.
Finalize schematic design and complete CEQA review for a new parking
area and trail, and for stabilization of the Beatty house that is located in
the project area.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$669,750
69 Operating
Project
Long Ridge Trail Connection
to Eagle Rock and Devils
Canyon Waterfall
Provide public access to the Devils Canyon waterfall and Eagle Rock.Develop a conceptual trail alignment. Initiate site assessment and
preliminary plans.
New Goal 3,
Objective 3
Goal 1,
Objective 2
$0
30 - Measure AA Capital Total $8,728,000
Public Access, Education, and Outreach
40 - General Fund Capital
70 31901 ADA Barrier Removal Identify and prioritize ADA barrier removals to improve accessibility to
District lands and facilities; includes ongoing tracking and annual reporting
of accomplishments.
Complete year two of barrier removals and report year one
accomplishments.
Continuing Goal 3,
Objective 3
$455,500
71 VP23-XXX Mt. Umunhum Radar Tower
Repair
Complete repairs to the Mt. Umunhum Radar Tower that implement the
Board's "retain and seal" decision. All work is anticipated to be complete
by 2020.
Secure permits, award the construction contract, and complete the
repairs.
New Goal 4,
Objective 5
$2,448,000
72 XXXXX Rancho San Antonio County
Parks Repairs
Repair service road at Rancho San Antonio County Park and refurbish
restroom interior.
Complete the engineering and repair design for a road slip out, pending
cost sharing agreement with Santa Clara County Parks.
New Goal 4,
Objective 5
$55,000
73 XXXXX Restroom Replacements Provide quality restrooms for public use that are also easily maintained.Perform the feasibility study, design, and begin permitting for the Purisima
North and Kennedy Trailhead restrooms.
New Goal 4,
Objective 5
$129,500
40 - General Fund Capital Total $3,088,000
Public Access, Education, and Outreach Total $12,368,000
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Item
#
Program
& Fund Project #Project Name Project Purpose FY2020-21 Scope Status
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Primary)
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Secondary)
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Assets and Organizational Support
10 - General Fund Operating
74 51701 Work Order & Asset
Management System
Implement Work-Order Asset Management System to streamline the
maintenance and management of District land and infrastructure assets.
Conducting phase II for Natural Resources (NR) work orders. Migrate
SharePoint request form to CityWorks. All NR requests will go through
CityWorks thereafter.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$55,000
75 51703 Real Property Database Implement an integrated enterprise geographic information (E-GIS)and
data management system (E-GIS) capable of providing reports on all
aspects of District land transactions.
Migrate legacy content into new database, develop web applications,
provide user training, go live with new system and retire old database.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1 & 2
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$35,000
76 XXXXX Bear Creek Stables Operator
RFP/Lease
Enter into a long-term lease agreement with an operator to manage Bear
Creek Stables.
Issue a Request for Proposals for new tenant/operator and negotiate
lease.
New Goal 4,
Objective 5
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$28,750
77 XXXXX Burkhart Spring Construction Repair a water source springbox damaged by slide and improve water
infrastructure to the District's Stevens Creek Ranch residence.
Complete permitting and construction.New Goal 4,
Objective 5
Goal 2,
Objective 2
$38,750
78 XXXXX Records Management Implement the Board-approved retention schedule to inventory and
digitize paper files in preparation for the District's move to a new office
building in spring 2022.
Select and implement an electronic document management system
(EDMS). Perform records inventory and disposition of records per board-
adopted records retention schedule. Begin document scanning,
digitization and input of digital records into EDMS.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$200,000
79 XXXXX Repaint Red Barn Maintain a historic resource and scenic landscape feature at La Honda
Creek Open Space Preserve.
Complete the repainting of the Red Barn.New Goal 4,
Objective 5
$60,000
80 XXXXX San Mateo County Master
Permit
Develop a Master Permit with San Mateo County to streamline project
implementation.
Complete zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments with the County
of San Mateo to streamline land divisions. Complete master permit
application; begin stakeholders engagement.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 2
$50,000
81 XXXXX Ward Boundary Redistricting
Plan
Adjust District ward boundaries following the 2020 Census to meet
population variance standards.
Host board study sessions to introduce the redistricting process, review
relevant federal laws and state guidelines, and finalize redistricting
criteria. Begin analyzing census and demographic data and develop
potential boundary realignment scenarios. Develop communication plan
and web page for public information.
New Goal 4,
Objective 2
$42,500
82 Operating
Project
50th Anniversary Planning Commemorate the District's 50 years of public open space preservation,
restoration and public connections to nature.
Develop consensus plan for signature event and celebrations to
commemorate 1972 founding of the District.
New Goal 3,
Objective 1
$0
83 Operating
Project
Basic Policy Update Update the Basic Policy to incorporate the Coastal Annexation Area.Update Basic Policy to incorporate the Coastal Annexation Area, and
conduct public engagement and study sessions.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 4
Goal 3,
Objective 1
$0
84 Operating
Project
Citation Management System Update the citations database to modern software to increase its
functionality and stability.
Finalize business requirements and select software solution.Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$0
85 Operating
Project
Coastside Lands Management
Plan
Develop a management plan for existing and future Coastal Preserves
evaluating potential new land purchase opportunities, management,
restoration and future public access priorities to identify staffing and
facilities needs on the San Mateo Coast.
Work with various departments to assess operational needs and capacity,
and develop a management plan for existing and future Coastal preserves.
Pursue opportunities for new centralized field office in vicinity of Highway
1. Integrate into Field Office Infrastructure Assessments.
New Goal 4,
Objective 2
Goal 1,
Objective 4
$0
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Item
#
Program
& Fund Project #Project Name Project Purpose FY2020-21 Scope Status
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Primary)
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Secondary)
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Assets and Organizational Support
10 - General Fund Operating
86 Operating
Project
Customer Relationship
Management
Provide for more efficient management of public notification and
engagement and create consistent contact management for partners,
vendors and other organizations.
The IT Master Plan recommends investigating a customer relationship
management (CRM) solution to replace the legacy contact’s database. A
CRM provides the ability to manage, track and communicate with the
public, contacts, organizations, and partners. Assess business
requirements and evaluate CRM solutions.
New Goal 4,
Objective 1
$0
87 Operating
Project
Digital Asset Management Provide staff with an efficient online tool for archive, retrieval and
distribution of photos (and potentially other digital assets) to be used in
internal and external digital and print publications.
Train other departments in the processes for submitting photos and
important metadata for input into the digital asset management system.
New Goal 4,
Objective 1
$0
88 Operating
Project
Emergency/Disaster
Preparedness Response and
Recovery Plan
Conduct a review of agency policies, practices and industry best practices
to develop a comprehensive District-wide Emergency/Disaster
Preparedness, Response and Recovery Plan.
Develop Business Continuity Plan for Administrative Office and IT
infrastructure. Update Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Response and
Recovery Plan and align with Business Continuity Plan.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 3
Goal 4,
Objective 3
$0
89 Operating
Project
Fire Suppression Program:
Review Staffing, Equipment
and Training
Review the District current Fire Suppression Program to evaluate and plan
for near-term and long-term internal and external capacity, tools, and
other resource needs.
Form subcommittee of wildfire coordination team to review and develop
program recommendations.
New Goal 2,
Objective 3
$0
90 Operating
Project
Good Neighbor Policy Update Conduct periodic update of the Good Neighbor Policy to keep the goals,
strategies, and practices fresh and effective.
Review and update Good Neighbor Policy by soliciting input from staff and
public through presentations, workshops and comments to inform a board
study session. Draft policy updates for committee and board
consideration.
New Goal 3,
Objective 1
$0
91 Operating
Project
Human Resources
Information System
Streamline and centralize the tracking of Human Resources' training,
performance management, and recruitment processes.
Select software and begin to implement high priority modules as part of
Phase I.
New Goal 4,
Objective 1
Goal 4,
Objective 6
$0
92 Operating
Project
Interim Coastal Area Field
Office
Finalize permitting and environmental review for Interim Coastal Area
Field Office .
Finalize permitting and environmental review for the interim Coastal Area
Field Office and equestrian uses of the Event Center property.
New Goal 4,
Objective 1
Goal 3,
Objective 3
$0
93 Operating
Project
SharePoint - Document
Management System
Continue building out the Document Management System -SharePoint
platform on Office 365.
Continue effort to migrate files from network drives to SharePoint.
Implement additional workflows to move toward paperless routing.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$0
94 Operating
Project
Volunteer and Docent
Management System
Implement a new Volunteer and Docent Management System to replace
the current web system that will no longer be supported by the upgraded
website.
Obtain business requirements, select software solution, configure system,
and Go-Live.
New Goal 4,
Objective 1
$0
10 - General Fund Operating Total $510,000
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#
Program
& Fund Project #Project Name Project Purpose FY2020-21 Scope Status
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Primary)
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Secondary)
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Assets and Organizational Support
20 - Hawthorn Fund
95 VP06-001 Hawthorns Historic Complex
Partnership and Lease
Investigate and potentially develop a partnership for long-term re-use,
care and maintenance of the Hawthorns historic complex.
Continue effort to find a path forward for reuse of the historic complex
through the Town of Portola Valley's permitting and zoning process. If
efforts are unsuccessful, consider initiating mothballing of structures to
prevent further deterioration of buildings while continuing discussions of
next steps with the board.
Continuing Goal 1,
Objective 2 & 3
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$48,000
20 - Hawthorn Fund Total $48,000
40 - General Fund Capital
96 31202 Administrative Office (AO)
Facility
Prepare 5050 El Camino as the new administrative office.Finalize design and begin construction.Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$8,402,000
97 31601 South Area Field Office Renovate an existing industrial warehouse building as the new, permanent
South Area Field Office that will accommodate anticipated field staff
growth, expedite Measure AA project delivery, and further enhance
service delivery.
Complete construction and receive building occupancy. Purchase, setup
and install technology.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
Goal 4,
Objective 5
$3,332,326
98 35004 Sierra Azul Ranger Residence Implement an additional permanent residence in or adjacent to Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve for increased District presence and vigilance.
Continue design to reconvert satellite office to a residence, secure any
necessary permits, and begin construction. Continue to work closely with
County of Santa Clara Planning Department to update the Conditional Use
Permit.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$285,000
99 61001 Tunitas Creek - Toto Ranch
Driveway Improvements
Improve driveway surface and drainage to limit erosion and sedimentation
and protect water quality.
Complete CEQA review, secure permits, and complete construction.Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 5
$423,112
100 61002 Russian Ridge - Bergman
Residence Driveway
Improvement
Repair and rerock the driveway to provide safe access to staff, tenants,
and inholding property.
Repair Bergman residence driveway. Pending board disposition of Quam
residence and associated driveway extension, either repair lower Quam
driveway or demolish Quam residence.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 4
$290,750
101 61005 4150 Sears Ranch Road Water
and Driveway
Repair water system and driveway to a District residence that provides
District presence and vigilance in lower La Honda Creek Preserve.
Work with consultants to design water system and driveway repairs.Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 5
$39,250
102 61009 Russian Ridge - Bergman
Residences Reconstruction
Address non-conforming Bergman housing complex structures,
demolishing two and improving remaining three as rental residences.
Demolish grandma house, stable building and small shed. Natural
Resources to provide biomonitoring as needed.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 5
$222,800
103 61010 Toto Ranch Well Drilling and
Construction, Tunitas Creek
Provide a reliable water source for the Toto Ranch residence.Finalize permitting and construction of well. Planning to assist with
permitting as needed.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 4
$128,625
104 61011 Install Solar Panels at Skyline
Field Office
Install solar panels at the Skyline Field Office; supports implementation of
Climate Action Plan.
Solar panel installation slated for completion in FY20; may continue into
FY21 to finalize the installation.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 2
$150,000
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Item
#
Program
& Fund Project #Project Name Project Purpose FY2020-21 Scope Status
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Primary)
Strategic
Plan Linkage
(Secondary)
FY2020-21
Estimated
Budget
Assets and Organizational Support
40 - General Fund Capital
105 65407 Radio System Assessment and
Upgrade
Ensure District's radio system is operational and reliable into the future.
Provide radio coverage within new land acquisitions and address coverage
gaps in existing high-use areas.
Create technical radio system specifications for inclusion in a new Request
for Proposals. Review proposals, select vendor, and award contract.
Oversee and guide vendor design and planning, begin building new radio
system.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$640,000
106 VP07-002 Agricultural Workforce
Housing - La Honda Creek
Construct repairs to agricultural workforce housing to support Midpen's
conservation grazing program.
Complete repairs. Natural Resources to provide bat and special status
species biomonitoring as needed.
Continuing Goal 2,
Objective 4
$317,500
107 XXXXX Thornewood Residence
Evaluation
Protect an important public asset.Complete a historic and structural evaluation of the Thornewood
residence to inform future repairs and maintenance work.
New Goal 2,
Objective 4
$46,000
108 None Vehicle and
Machinery/Equipment
Purchases
Provide necessary vehicles and equipment for Administrative and Field
Office staff to successfully carry out the District's mission and priority
projects.
Purchase new and replacement vehicles and equipment for administrative
and field office staff.
Continuing Goal 4,
Objective 1
$363,930
40 - General Fund Capital Total $14,641,293
Assets and Organizational Support Total $15,199,293
Grand Total $32,087,568
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Public Comments
received as of
2:15 PM on
February 26, 2020
March 3, Special Meeting
Agenda Item #1
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement and Action Plan Review (R-20-22)
Board of Directors
Andrew Bosworth
Chair
Suzanne Sullivan
Vice Chair
John Chamberlain
Dennis DeBroeck
Sean Dempsey
Rod Ferguson
Jan F. Garrod
Wende Hutton
Jennifer Lynch
Alisa MacAvoy
Rajesh Mashruwala
Matt Miller
Karie Thomson
Sanjay Vaswani
Emerick Woods
Ken Yeager
Kimberly Young
President
Walter T. Moore
February 24, 2020
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re: Action Plan — Fiscal Year 2020-21
Board of Directors:
On Tuesday, March 3, 2020 the District's Board of Directors will consider new projects
to include in the District's action plan for the upcoming fiscal year. As the Board
considers priority projects, I want to express POST's appreciation to staff and Board on
the District's strong partnership for yet another year in protecting open spaces for
public enjoyment and use. We have made impressive progress on shared priorities, and
I want to particularly thank the District for your partnership on a broad array of projects
to expand opportunities for public access and protect agriculture and wildlife on the San
Mateo County Coast including: continued planning and fundraising for the District's
acquisition of Cloverdale Ranch; coordination on protection of other coastal ranches and
farms; support of POST's Bay -to -Sea Trail vision; and financial support of POST and the
County's efforts to expand opportunities for Coastal Access at Tunitas Creek Beach and
the Cowell-Purisima Trail. A complete list of ongoing collaborations is attached.
In the coming year, the long-standing, strategic partnership between our organizations
will be as important as ever as we work to tackle existing and emerging challenges in
our region. Areas of focus and shared priority include expanding opportunities for
public access, securing critical wildlife linkages that allow a broad range of species to
adapt and thrive under a changing climate, and protection of agriculture (farms and
ranches) on the San Mateo County coast. In addition, our marketing team is eager to
deepen the relationship with the District's Public Affairs department, to align messages
around key projects and amplify stories about our work to protect open space for the
benefit of all.
Making progress towards the transfer of Cloverdale Ranch remains a top priority for
POST in the year ahead. Over the past year our staff have worked closely on efforts to
secure outside funding (including hosting several tours for elected officials and State
funding agencies), documenting existing conditions and developing resources and
infrastructure on the property, as well as closely coordinating on the initiation of
community engagement and outreach to key stakeholders in Pescadero. Ultimately, we
are partnering to create a new open space preserve (second only in size to Sierra Azul)
to serve community members on the San Mateo Coast and throughout the District's
service area.
Peninsula Open Space Trust 222 High Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 openspacetrust.org (650) 854-7696
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
February 24, 2020
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We are also excited about the abundant opportunities to connect more communities to our
lands through the development of regional trails (Purisima-to-the-Sea, Miramontes Ridge,
Bay Area Ridge Trail); increased access close to communities in Los Gatos (Bear Creek
Redwoods), Pescadero (Cloverdale Ranch and Gordon Ridge), and Half Moon Bay
(Johnston Ranch and Tunitas Creek Beach), and through the protection of critical habitat
and regionally -significant wildlife linkages.
We appreciate the complexity of the task before staff and the District board in prioritizing
allocation of resources among many worthy projects. POST remains excited about
partnering with the District on a broad range of priority projects to expand opportunities
for public access and protect natural resources, as well as continuing to help the District
leverage Measure AA funding on critical projects throughout the region.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments. Daniel Olstein, POST's Director of
Land Programs & Stewardship plans to attend the Board's study session on March 3rd and
will be happy to answer any questions.
With best regards,
Walter T. Moore
President
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
February 24, 2020
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Attachment
Collaborative Projects
• Continued exploration of acquisition of Cloverdale Ranch (MAA Project #13);
• Coordination on acquisition of Johnston Ranch uplands, which would allow for new
public access opportunities near Half Moon Bay and a trailhead for eventual
connection to Miramontes Ridge OSP (MAA Project #1);
• Planning and/or implementation of projects integral to POST's Bay to Sea Trail
vision including: Ravenswood Bay Trail connection; Hwy 35 crossing and parking
expansion at Purisima Creek Redwoods; initiation of planning for Purisima-to-the-
Sea Trail; and additional acquisitions to optimize alignment and access from the
Coastside (MAA Project #3);
• Expansion of public access at Bear Creek Redwoods (MAA Project #21);
• Planning and design of Bay Area Ridge Trail and wildlife crossings at Highway 17
near Lexington Reservoir (MAA Project #20);
• Advancing a plan for Alpine Road trail improvements (MAA Project # 10);
• Protection of farm and ranch land and riparian habitats in the lower San Gregorio
and Pescadero/Butano Creek watersheds; and
• Expanding opportunities for Coastal Access at Tunitas Creek Beach and Cowell-
Purisira Trail.
1007 General Kennedy Ave., Suite 3 San Francisco, CA 94129-1405 (415) 561-2595 info@ridgetrail.org RidgeTrail.org
Date: February 25, 2020
To: Midpen Board of Directors
RE: Highway 35 Crossing and North Ridge Parking Lot Expansion Feasibility Studies
Dear Board of Directors,
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council (Ridge Trail) requests your support for Midpen’s staff time to study the
feasibility of installing a bike/pedestrian crossing and a spur trail from the proposed SFPUC trail on the
east side of Hwy 35 to the North Ridge Parking Lot. This project would also study the feasibility of
expanding the North Ridge Parking Lot to accommodate increased users due to the proposed trail.
Midpen has obtained a commitment of funding and support for these studies from Ridge Trail, Peninsula
Open Space Trust (POST), and San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC). If feasible, the crossing
represents an opportunity to complete a 100-mile almost contiguous Bay Area Ridge Trail segment from
Big Rock in Marin County to Wunderlich County Park.
Determining the feasibility of the highway crossing and staging area expansion is timely because of the
SFPUC’s Southern Skyline Ridge Trail that is proposed to begin construction in 2021 and open in 2022.
When completed, the Southern Skyline Ridge Trail will begin at the intersection of Highway 92/35 with a
new proposed staging area and will continue south until it reaches the property line of the Phleger Estate
(owned by Golden Gate National Recreation Area). Trail connections on the Phleger Estate are not
planned to open for many years, making the Hwy 35 bike/ped crossing to the existing network of trails at
the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (Purisma) even more important. The implementation of
a Hwy 35 bike/ped crossing would allow a trail user to park at Hwy 92/35, hike along the new Southern
Skyline Ridge Trail, continue their adventure along the dedicated Ridge Trail in Purisima, then along the
Skyline Trail to a staging area at Wunderlich County Park and/or El Corte de Madera. The crossing would
create a one-way 20-mile continuous Ridge Trail experience. This future route even includes an existing bus
stop at Hwy 92/35 and midway-point overnight opportunities at Huddart County Park.
Thank you for your consideration in prioritizing the feasibility studies that support this critical regional trail
connection.
Sincerely,
Liz Westbrook
Trail Program Director