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Open Space District
Meeting 11-22
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,California
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
STUDY SESSION OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BEGINS AT 5:00 P.m.*
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL,OPEN SPACE DISTRICT BEGINS AT 7:00 P.m.*
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 ROIJ,CALL,
STUDY SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL,OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—
CLOSED SESSION
I. District Ward Boundary Re-Alignment(Redistricting)—C. Cleve
ADJOURN
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 RECIJI,AR MEETING OFTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFTIIE MIDPENINSULA RECIONAL,OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—
PITBIACSESSION
ROIA,CA1,I,
SPECIAI,ORDERS OF THE DAN'
Adoption of Resolution Honoring Jay Thorwaldson, Editor for the Palo Alto Weekly Newspaper
ORAL,COMMUNICATIONS—PUBHC
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
7:05 CONSENT CAI.ENDA R
1. Approve Minutes of the District's Special and Regular Meeting—July 27,2011
2. Approve Revised Claims Report
3. Approve Written Communications—None
7:10 BOARD BUSINESS
4. Review and Discuss the Draft Strategic Plan Strategy Roadi-naps—K. Drayson
5. Award of Contract with John Northmore Roberts&Associates for landscape and civil design services for a
proposed new staging area at the former Silva property in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as part of the
proposed Mindego Gateway Project—G. Coony
6. Award of Contracts with LSA Associates, Inc. and Biosearch Associates, Inc. for Consulting Services to
Prepare Environmental Documents for the proposed Mindego Gateway Project—L. Bankosh
7. Consider Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the
proposed Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements Project in Accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act;Award of Contract for proposed Construction of the Folger Ranch
House Water System Improvements(Phase 1) located at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve—G. Basson
8. Approve the Lease and Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust and authorize the waiver
of the District's right of first refusal for the Carilli property, located in Hendry's Creek as an addition to the
Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, at 20610 Aldercroft Heights Road, Los Gatos
in unincorporated Santa Clara County(Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 558-27-007, 558-27-
008,and 558-51-005); Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan; and Approve a Categorical
Exemption in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act—M. Williams
9. Assign the Task of Developing and Recommending a General Counsel Recruitment Plan to the Board
Appointee Evaluation Committee; Direct Committee to Undertake Initial Steps of the Process and Return to
the Board with their Recommendations—L. Hassett
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements
concerning activities of District Directors and staff,opportunity to refer public or Board questions to staff for
factual information; request staff to report back to the Board on a 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
ADJOURNMENT
*Tunes are estimated and items may,appear earlier or later than listed Agenda is subject to change of order.
TO ADDRESSTHE BOARD. The President will invite public comment on agenda items at the tune each nein is considered by the Board of Directors.
You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three nunutes.
Alternately,you may comment to the Board hj,it written communication, which the Board appreciates.
Consent Calendar. All items on the Consent Calendar inay be approved without discussion by one motion. Board ineinbers,the General Uanager,and
members of the public may request that an nein be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if You need assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the District Clerk at(650)691-1200.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
writtenmaterials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed to Board members less than 72 hours prior to the
meeting,will be available for public inspection at the District's Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California 94022.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
1,Anna Duong,Deputy District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD),declare that the foregoing amended agenda for the Special and
Regular Meeting of the MROSD Board ol'Directors was posted and available for review on August 19,2011,at the Administrative Offices of MROSD,330 Distel
Circle,Los Altos California,94022. 'The agenda is also available on the District's web site at littp://www.openspace.or-,
Signed this 19"'day of August,at Los Altos,California.
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Deputy District Clerk August 19,20 11
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Midpeninsula Regional
' Open Space District
R-11-88
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEM I
AGENDA ITEM
Stud Session on District Ward Boundary Re-Alignment (Redistricting)
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Receive a presentation on the redistricting process, including relevant rules and State of
California guidelines.
2. Consider proposed redistricting criteria.
3. Receive a presentation on three potential redistricting scenarios that were developed based on
the draft criteria and provide comments and suggestions.
SUMMARY
The District is required by California Elections Code Section 22000 and the federal Voting
Rights Act to adjust its ward boundaries prior to the next biennial general election following
each federal decennial census. The purpose of these statutes is to ensure that the wards, to the
extent practical, are equal in population.
2010 Census data the District has calculated the population
With the recent availability of the p p
variance between wards at+/- 3.6 percent. The Election Code does not state what would be an
acceptable variance percentage; however, the District's current variance exceeds the State of
California's standard of+/- 2.5%and Santa Clara Valley Water District's standard of+/-3.5%.
Staff is proposing to adjust the ward boundaries to mitigate this variance to better balance the
population between wards and ensure compliance with the redistricting statutes.
During this process, staff developed proposed criteria to help guide current and future
redistricting efforts. Staff will present these criteria for Board review and comment. In addition,
staff developed three potential redistricting scenarios based on the draft criteria that will be
presented to the Board. These scenarios will demonstrate how these criteria impact ward
boundary scenarios. Development of these scenarios has established the ground work staff
would need to quickly re-do scenarios should the Board desire to make any changes to the
criteria.
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DISCUSSION
Redistricting Criteria
In formulating criteria to guide the redistricting analysis, staff considered the principles
established during the District's last redistricting, reviewed the criteria of the California Citizens
Redistricting Commission, Santa Clara Valley Water District, East Bay Regional. Park District,
and local counties and municipalities, and confirmed adherence to all applicable laws. The
j following is a list of the recommended criteria and an explanation of how these criteria are
! incorporated into redistricting analyses. This list is not meant to represent any order of priority.
1) Comply with all applicable laws (Required)
The District is required to comply with Chapter 8 of the Election Code (Special Districts
22000, Reapportionment of Special Districts after Federal Census). This statute states that:
"Each district required by its authorizing act to adjust division boundaries pursuant to this
section shall, by resolution, after each federal decennial census, and using that census as a
basis, adjust the boundaries of any divisions so that the divisions are, as far as practicable,
equal in population and in compliance with Section 1973 of Title 42 of the United States
Code, as amended,to the extent those provisions are applicable. In adjusting the
boundaries of the district, the board may give consideration to the following factors: (1)
topography, (2) geography, (3) cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity and compactness of
territory, and (4) community of interests of the district."
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As indicated in Elections Code Section 22000, the District must also comply with Section
2 of the Voting Rights Act (Section 1973 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as
amended) which "prohibits electoral systems, including redistrictings, which dilute
minority voting rights by denying minorities an equal opportunity to nominate and elect
candidates of their choice."
2) Keep city representation intact and maintain cohesive neighborhoods and communities,
where possible (Required)
To the greatest extent possible,redistricting scenarios are drawn to respect local government
boundaries, neighborhood association boundaries, and communities. Maintaining
community cohesiveness is essential both in complying with the Election Code and
preserving community voting strength. If communities are dissected, the voting strength of
that area may be diluted.
In order to comply with this criterion, the following data is analyzed:
• Aerial Imagery
Aerial imagery is used to analyze developed infrastructure and natural environmental
features to help determine neighborhood boundaries. Aspects of a neighborhood such as
tree canopy density, street patterns, roof types, density of land use,building types,
property size, and location of buildings on properties are easily identified using aerial
imagery. When determining potential ward boundary changes, analyzing visible
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neighborhood features helps to determine the extent of established neighborhoods,
ensuring that communities do not get dissected by proposed ward boundary changes.
• City and County Boundaries
City and County boundaries can provide hard community, political, and land use
barriers. These barriers, especially within the urban environment, are useful to follow
when determining ward boundaries because they can provide steadfast barriers that are
rarely altered.
• Major Roads and Highways
Major roads and highways tend to bound and shape residential neighborhoods.
Highways and freeways provide hard land use boundaries because they limit
opportunities for connection between neighborhoods on either side of roadways. Major
roads and highways can be reasonably used as ward boundaries when there is a lack of
land use continuity on either side of the roadway.
• Neighborhood Association Maps
Neighborhood association maps showing neighborhood boundaries are often available
from local governments. These boundaries are often created based on input from
neighborhood residents, community leaders, and public officials. Utilizing neighborhood
association boundaries when determining potential new ward boundaries is beneficial
because it ensures that an established neighborhood is kept intact, which strengthens the
voting and public involvement voice of communities.
• Environmental Features
Environmental features such as creeks and streams can be used to mark potential ward
boundaries. An analysis of waterways in the urban regions of the Peninsula has revealed
that waterways often form strong neighborhood and political boundaries.
Other environmental features such as hills can help determine the extent of neighboring
communities built in different geographic areas. Hilltop communities have different land
use characteristics, street patterns, and densities compared with neighborhoods on flat
ground. The physical change in an area's landscape determines the differences in land
use patterns in the built environment, which leads to hard physical boundaries between
communities built in different geographic areas.
3) Equalize the population count in each Ward to +/- 2% Equalizing population is required but
the +/- 2% variance value is not required(see below for rationale).
The Election Code requires each ward within the District to have equal populations, as far as
practicable, to respect the principle of one person-one vote so that each person has equal
representation. Staff propose using a+/-2% target deviation to better equalize the population
counts between District wards while maintaining and enhancing community cohesiveness.
The ideal ward size is the population that each ward would have if the total population within
the District was divided exactly equally among wards. The deviation refers to the percentage
that a ward's population is allowed to vary above or below the population of the ideal ward.
As the deviation is decreased, the potential to negatively impact neighborhood and
community cohesiveness is increased due to the larger number of fine-grained adjustments
needed to meet the lower deviation threshold.
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Past District redistricting scenarios have used a deviation of+/-1%. Staff is recommending
increasing this deviation to +/- 2%. This increase in deviation allows for scenarios that better
comply with the Election Code requirements by allowing for improved neighborhood and
community cohesiveness, while still remaining within the State's standard of population
equalization.
4) Keep wards as similar to current configuration as possible. This criterion is not required by
the Election Code (see rationale below).
Realigned districts should reassign the minimum number of residents to new wards to avoid
confusion among voters. This is common redistricting practice.
5) Avoid altering ward boundaries in the Coastal Protection Area. This criterion is not required
by the Election Code (see rationale below).
In 2004, the District underwent a significant public process to determine ward boundary
locations in the coastal protection area. As a result, staff is not recommending any changes
to ward boundaries within the coastal protection area.
6) Keep incumbents in their current ward. This criterion is not required by the Election Code
(see rationale below).
Keeping incumbents in their current ward is common practice and helps avoid confusion
among voters.
In summary, these criteria preserve community voting strength to the greatest extent possible,
and are consistent with the Election Code requirement of population equalization.
Redistricting Analysis
Current District Population
Based upon the 2010 Census data, the population of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
is 705,528 (see Table 1 below). This is an increase of 25,854, or 3.8%, from the 2004 population
of 679,674, which was calculated using 2000 census data. The population in the District's
existing seven wards range from a low of 97,097 in Ward 7 to a high of 104,194 in Ward 2,
which represents a variance of 7.3%. Under the 2010 Census data, the ideal ward population is
100,790 and, assuming a target variance of+/- 2%, the revised wards would contain populations
102,806.ranging from 98,774 to
Table 1: District population in 2004 and 2010.
WARD 2004 POPULA TION* 2010 POPULA TION
1 —97,096 101,181
2 —97,096 104,194
3 —97,096 103,344
4 —97,096 100,616
5 —97,096 100,839
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6 —97,096 98,257
7 —97,096 97,097
TOTAL 679,674 705,528
Volmlation based on 2000 Census Data
Potential Redistricting Scenarios
The proposed criteria, as described in this document, were used to develop three potential
redistricting scenarios. All scenarios meet the applicable legal requirements and equalize
population counts in each ward to +/- 2%. The scenarios range from minimal ward boundary
changes and less neighborhood continuity to more complex boundary changes and greater
neighborhood continuity. The scenarios can be summarized as follows and Table 2 below lists
each scenario's pros and cons:
1. Scenario I contains the fewest changes in ward boundaries and people reassigned to new
wards, but contain the least amount of neighborhood continuity.
2. Scenario 2 results in better neighborhood continuity than Scenario 1, but contains more
boundary changes and people reassigned to new wards.
3. Scenario 3 reflects the greatest neighborhood continuity of the three scenarios, but also
the most significant changes to the ward boundaries.
Table 2: Potential Redistricting Scenarios
Scenario Pros Cons
1 • Ward boundary changes are • Current wards dissect certain neighborhoods
minor and this scenario doesn't improve this issue
• Reassigns the fewest people • An additional housing tract is dissected as a
(6,829)to new wards result of boundary realignment
2 • This scenario addresses the • Reassigns more people (15,932) to new
issue of current wards wards
dissecting certain • Increased ward boundary changes
neighborhoods • An additional housing tract is dissected as a
• This scenario offers greater result of boundary realignment
neighborhood continuity than
Scenario I
3 • This scenario addresses the • Reassigns the most people (18,946) to new
issue of current wards wards
dissecting certain • The largest ward boundary changes occur in
neighborhoods this scenario
• This scenario offers the greatest
neighborhood continuity
• No additional housing tracts are
dissected as a result of boundary
realignment
These three potential scenarios will be presented in more detail at the Board Study Session and
will include detailed maps of every proposed boundary change and an explanation for each
proposed change. The three scenarios were developed using the proposed criteria discussed in
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this document to demonstrate how the criteria would apply to actual boundary modifications.
Should the Board substantially modify the criteria within legally permissible parameters, staff
would then return at a later date with revised scenarios, as appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and no environmental review is required.
NEXT STEPS
After receiving feedback from the Board, staff will return to the Board with any modifications
and a recommendation for board consideration.
Prepared by:
Casey Cleve, GIS Coordinator
Zach Alexander, Planning Technician
Contact person:
Michelle Radcliffe, District Clerk
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Claims No. 11-14
Meeting 11-22
Date 8/24/11
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
15737 $20,779.00 '1 California JPIA All Risk Property Insurance Program
15738 $13,500.00 Go Native District Wide Vegetation Management
15739 $9,650.96 Callander Associates Landscape Bay Trail Concept Plan Study At Ravenswood
Architecture
15740 $6,881.88 Rick Skierka Land Surveyor-Lot Line Adjustment For Jenkins Property At
Skyline Ridge
15741 $5,478.00 Ascent Environmental CEQA/NEPA Document Preparation&Support For Mt.
Umunhum Site Planning
15742 $5,218.76 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Excavator And Dozer For Road Maintenance
&Culvert Replacement At Various Preserves
15743 $5,077.64 '2 U.S. Postmaster Postage For Annual Report&Fall Newsletter
15744 $4,384.06 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
15745 $3,900.00 Northgate Environmental Management Environmental Site Assessment-Hawthorns Property
15746 $3,868.79 Go Native Invasive Species Control&Herbicide Application-Mindego Hill
15747 $3,700.00 TKO General Engineering& Removal Of Fuel Tanks At The Silva Property
Construction
15748 $3,338.70 Jakaby Engineering Bridge Design&Engineering-Thornewood
15749 $2,800.00 Geocon Consultants Waste Dump Evaluation For Rapley Ranch Property
15750 $2,689.56 Page&Turnbull Architectural&Engineering Services-Folger Ranch House
Remodel
15751 $2,684.12 West Coast Aggregates Drain Rock For Purisima Creek Road
15752 $2,503.20 Office Team Office Temp-Real Property Administrative Assistant
15753 $2,231.53 Metro Mobile Communications Three Portable Radios,Batteries&Cases
15754 $1,616.64 Accountemps Accounting Temp
15755 $1,500.00 Crown Castle Structural Analysis Of Skeggs Repeater Location
15756 $1,150.00 Greg's Trucking Service Trucking Services-Materials For Purisma Creek Road
15757 $1,005.10 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Geocache Booklet
15758 $876.83 John Shelton Culverts For Miscellaneous Projects
15759 $866.38 Turf&Industrial Equipment Company Tractor Repairs
15760 $798.11 San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Russian Ridge Bird Monitoring
15761 $744.89 `3 U.S. Postmaster Postage For Notice To The Public Of The Availability Of The Draft
Environmental Impact Report For Mt. Umunhum
15762 $664.66 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses
15763 $547.16 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Sierra Azul&Fremont Older
15764 $418.76 Langley Hill Quarry Drain Rock For Road Repairs At Windy Hill
15765 $416.94 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO&Rental Residences
15766 $397.50 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Supplies-AO
15767 $388.16 Jackson-Hirsh Laminating Supplies
15768 $375.00 California JPIA Management Academy For Supervising Ranger
15769 $365.00 Hoge, Fenton,Jones&Appel Legal Services-Chiocchi Litigation
15770 $350.00 Kathleen Peterson Reimbursement-Slender False Brome Treatment
15771 $348.72 Beck's Shoes Uniform Expense-Boots
15772 $328.50 Roto-Rooter Plumbing Repairs-Septic Pipe Clearing At Rental Residence
15773 $307.02 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Supplies-Cargo Bars/Hitch
15774 $300.44 Reneau,Frances Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
15775 $297.14 Foster Brothers Locks&Keys
15776 $296.00 Diamond Quality Printing Mailing Services-Notice To The Public Of The Availability Of The
Draft Environmental Impact Report For Mt. Umunhum
15777 $272.47 West Payment Center Monthly Subscription For Online Legal Information
15778 $261.24 Grainger Barricade Tape
15779 $260.00 Bill's Towing Service Towing Services
15780 $260.00 Cupertino Medical Group Employee Medical Services
i
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Claims No. 11-14
Meeting 11-22
Date 8/24/11
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
15781 $250.61 Gartside, Ellen Reimbursement-Mileage
15782 $249.96 Los Gatos Birdwatcher Summer Nature Day Supplies
15783 $215A2 Lowe's Air Compressor For FFO Shop
15784 $202.55 Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Repair Code 3 Lights On Patrol Truck
15785 $190.54 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO
15786 $176.64 Goodco Press Printing Services-Timecards For AO&Field Offices
15787 $150.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-SAO
15788 $134.13 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
15789 $125.00 Mark Hylkema Volunteer Training
15790 $121.35 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Maintenance
15791 $119.00 Coastal Sierra Internet Service-SFO
15792 $110.94 United Rentals Northwest Equipment Rental-Trencher For DHF
15793 $110.31 Mission Trail Waste Systems Garbage Service-AO
15794 $94.63 The Mercury News Legal Advertisement Regarding Request For Bid-Folger House
Project
15795 $68.64 West Valley Collection Garbage Service-SAO
15796 $60.00 American Red Cross Emergency Response Refresher Training
15797 $57.75 Protection One Fire Inspection&Monitoring-AO
15798 $45.00 Jim Davis Automotive Smog Check
15799 $43.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service
15800 $26.25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Service-Fremont Older
15801 $10.00 ID Plus Name Tag For Staff
15802 $4.31 O'Reilly Auto Parts Windshield Cleaning Solution
Total $116,664.89
'1 Urgent check issued 8/10/11
'2 Urgent check issued 8/18/11
`3 Urgent check issued 8/7/11
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Claims No. 11-14
Meeting 11-22
Date 8/24/11
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
15737 $20,779.00 '1 California JPIA All Risk Property Insurance Program
15738 $13,500.00 Go Native District Wide Vegetation Management
15739 $9,650.96 Callander Associates Landscape Bay Trail Concept Plan Study At Ravenswood
Architecture
15740 $6,881.88 Rick Skierka Land Surveyor-Lot Line Adjustment For Jenkins Property At
Skyline Ridge
15741 $5,478.00 Ascent Environmental CEQA/NEPA Document Preparation&Support For Mt.
Umunhum Site Planning
15742 $5,218.76 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Excavator And Dozer For Road Maintenance
&Culvert Replacement At Various Preserves
15743 $5,077.64 '2 U.S. Postmaster Postage For Annual Report&Fall Newsletter
15744 $4,384.06 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
15745 $3,900.00 Northgate Environmental Management Environmental Site Assessment-Hawthorns Property
15746 $3,868.79 Go Native Invasive Species Control&Herbicide Application-Mindego Hill
15747 $3,700.00 TKO General Engineering& Removal Of Fuel Tanks At The Silva Property
Construction
15748 $3,338.70 Jakaby Engineering Bridge Design&Engineering-Thornewood
15749 $2,800.00 Geocon Consultants Waste Dump Evaluation For Rapley Ranch Property
15750 $2,689.56 Page&Turnbull Architectural&Engineering Services-Folger Ranch House
Remodel
15751 $2,684.12 West Coast Aggregates Drain Rock For Purisima Creek Road
15752 $2,503.20 Office Team Office Temp-Real Property Administrative Assistant
15753 $2,231.53 Metro Mobile Communications Three Portable Radios, Batteries&Cases
15754 $1,616.64 Accountemps Accounting Temp
15755 $1,500.00 Crown Castle Structural Analysis Of Skeggs Repeater Location
15756 $1,150.00 Greg's Trucking Service Trucking Services-Materials For Purisma Creek Road
15757 $1,005.10 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Geocache Booklet
15758 $876.83 John Shelton Culverts For Miscellaneous Projects
15759 $866.38 Turf&Industrial Equipment Company Tractor Repairs
15760 $798.11 San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Russian Ridge Bird Monitoring
15761 $744.89 *3 U.S. Postmaster Postage For Notice To The Public Of The Availability Of The Draft
Environmental Impact Report For Mt. Umunhum
15762 $664.66 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses
15763 $547.16 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Sierra Azul&Fremont Older
15764 $418.76 Langley Hill Quarry Drain Rock For Road Repairs At Windy Hill
15765 $416.94 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO&Rental Residences
15766 $397.50 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Supplies-AO
15767 $388.16 Jackson-Hirsh Laminating Supplies
15768 $375.00 California JPIA Management Academy For Supervising Ranger
15769 $365.00 Hoge,Fenton,Jones&Appel Legal Services-Chiocchi Litigation
15770 $350.00 Kathleen Peterson Reimbursement-Slender False Brome Treatment
15771 $348.72 Beck's Shoes Uniform Expense-Boots
15772 $328.50 Roto-Rooter Plumbing Repairs-Septic Pipe Clearing At Rental Residence
15773 $307.02 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Supplies-Cargo Bars/Hitch
15774 $300.44 Reneau, Frances Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
15775 $297.14 Foster Brothers Locks&Keys
15776 $296.00 Diamond Quality Printing Mailing Services-Notice To The Public Of The Availability Of The
Draft Environmental Impact Report For Mt. Umunhum
15777 $272A7 West Payment Center Monthly Subscription For Online Legal Information
15778 $261.24 Grainger Barricade Tape
15779 $260.00 Bill's Towing Service Towing Services
15780 $260,00 Cupertino Medical Group Employee Medical Services
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Claims No. 11-14
Meeting 11-22
Date 8/24/11
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
15781 $250.61 Gartside, Ellen Reimbursement-Mileage
15782 $249.96 Los Gatos Birdwatcher Summer Nature Day Supplies
15783 $215.42 Lowe's Air Compressor For FFO Shop
15784 $202.55 Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Repair Code 3 Lights On Patrol Truck
15785 $190.54 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO
15786 $176,64 Goodco Press Printing Services-Timecards For AO&Field Offices
15787 $150.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-SAO
15788 $134.13 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
15789 $125.00 Mark Hylkema Volunteer Training
15790 $121.35 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Maintenance
15791 $119.00 Coastal Sierra Internet Service-SFO
15792 $110.94 United Rentals Northwest Equipment Rental-Trencher For DHF
15793 $110.31 Mission Trail Waste Systems Garbage Service-AO
15794 $94.63 The Mercury News Legal Advertisement Regarding Request For Bid-Folger House
Project
15795 $68.64 West Valley Collection Garbage Service-SAO
15796 $60.00 American Red Cross Emergency Response Refresher Training
15797 $57.75 Protection One Fire Inspection&Monitoring-AO
15798 $45.00 Jim Davis Automotive Smog Check
15799 $43.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service
15800 $26.25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Service-Fremont Older
15801 $10.00 ID Plus Name Tag For Staff
15802 $4.31 O'Reilly Auto Parts Windshield Cleaning Solution
15803 R $4,334.06 Ecological Concerns Native Revegetation Maintenance&Monitoring-Skyline Ridge
Tree Farm
15804 R $2,695.00 William New Reimbursement-Slender False Brome Treatment
15805 R $2,662.05 *4 First National Bank Conference&Training Expenses-League Of California Cities
Spring Conference/California Special Districts Association
Conference/CEQA Conference/Manikins For CPR Training/
Wildland Fire Fighting Training Manual
15806 R $2,472.00 Macro Corporation Project Management Services-Implementation Of District's New
Radio System
15807 R $2,039.69 Tires On The Go Tires
15808 R $1,729.32 *4 First National Bank Volunteer/Docent Events&Supplies-Volunteer Recognition
Event Facility Deposit/ Volunteer Recognition Event Thank You
Gifts/Docent Quarterly Meeting Supplies/Geocaching Event
Catering&Supplies/Volunteer Training Supplies
15809 R $1,251.60 Office Team Office Temp-Temporary Real Property Administrative Assistant
15810 R $1,229.43 *4 First National Bank Field Supplies/50 Gallon Fuel Transfer Tank/Fuel Hand Pump/
Anti Vibration Gloves/Mercury Vapor Monitor
15811 R $1,090.98 Peterson Tractor Company Service&Repair For Tractor
15812 R $1,047.07 *4 First National Bank Miscellaneous Expenses-Photo Contest Prizes/Photo&
Framing For Audrey Rust Retirement Commemoration/Gavels
For Board Members/Reproduction Of Documents For
Unpermitted Residence At Silva Property
15813 R $998.95 *4 First National Bank Computer,Website&Internet Expenses-FFO Internet/Email
Service Provider For Sending Email Blasts/Notebook Docks/
Monitor Stands For Notebook Docks/Wireless Display Box For
Projectors/Hardware For Projector Installation-AO
15814 R $875.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Septic Tank At SFO&Rental Residence
15815 R $868.38 *4 First National Bank Business Related Meals-Board Meetings/Management Team!
Planning Department Retreat/Working Lunch For Legal
Department
15816 R $575.03 *4 First National Bank Office Supplies/Storage Cabinet For Training Supplies-FFO/
Supplies For SAO AC Unit
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Claims No. 11-14
Meeting 11-32
Date 8/24/11
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
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Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
R-I 1-89
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Review and Discuss the Draft Strategic Plan Strategy Roadmaps
STRATEGIC PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the Board review and discuss the Draft
Strategic Plan Strategy Roadmaps.
SUMMARY
On June 10, 2011 at its Strategic Plan Workshop, the Board of Directors (Board) approved staff s
recommendation to implement the District's mission in a balanced manner and directed staff and the
Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Committee) to further develop the following goals and strategies:
1) Increase collaboration with other land conservation organizations and work toward a common
conservation vision; 2) Evaluate and garner public support for regional conservation vision; and
3) Increase District financial and staffing resources to fund the whole mission and increase natural
resource management and public access. The results of these efforts are the Strategy Roadmaps which
are attached to this document.
DISCUSSION
During April, May, and June 2011, a series of Board Workshops were held to determine what the
District's vision and long-term goals are and then to develop strategies to accomplish those goals. The
culmination of those efforts was a full-day Board and staff Workshop on June 10, 2011, with two
objectives: first, to reach agreement that the outcomes and quality standards discussed in the workshop
will best fulfill the District's mission; and, second, to develop roadmaps to move forward on the
strategies recommended by staff at the May 25 Board meeting. The June I Oth session ended with a
unanimous Board decision that was based on staff s recommendation:
We will continue to purchase land but we will elevate the other two key parts of our mission—
protecting and restoring our lands and providing public access and education—to provide a
better balance in our implementation of the District's overall mission.
Outcomes/Quality Standards
The Board and staff discussed how to implement the entire mission well, ensuring balance between its
three components: regional open space greenbelt preservation, protect and restore the natural
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environment, and public access and education. The following mission-related outcomes and quality
standards were presented by staff, and discussed by the Board, as what it looks like when the District
implements its mission well:
Regional Open Space Greenbelt Preservation
I. The protected lands network is expanded, enhancing biodiversity, climate change resilience and
scenic, rural character.
2. Priority watersheds are protected and carefully stewarded, whether in public or private ownership.
3. Preserved lands are linked for habitat and people: more land is conserved and linked together across
ownerships and political boundaries.
4. Conservation efforts support working farms and ranches, whether in public or private ownership,
and protection complements pre-existing land-based livelihoods.
Protect and Restore the Natural Environment
I. Focused water quality management efforts are underway for all priority watersheds.
2. Sensitive species and their habitats benefit from our management efforts.
3. Wildfire is managed to become a more natural component of the ecosystem, and minimizes negative
effects on the community and environment.
4. The preserved lands network connects habitats and supports a diverse array of native plants and
animals.
5. Cultural resources are protected.
Public Access and Education
I. Public access to preserved land is increased, and is balanced region-wide.
2. Preserve trails are linked to other regional trails, and ultimately to the places where people live and
work.
3. Preserve visitors are educated about natural and cultural resources, and the benefits of open space.
4. Preserves are safe, clean, and inviting for healthy exercise and enjoyment.
5. Communities are involved and engaged in conservation outcomes.
Goals and Strategies
In order to move toward these outcomes and quality standards, the District has developed the following
goals, each of which has three associated strategies:
I. Increase collaboration with other land conservation organizations and work toward a common
conservation vision—Coordinate our activities with other regional conservation organizations to
leverage resources; provide a unified, consistent approach; and maximize our effectiveness on the
peninsula.
A. Engage and lead partner organizations in regionally coordinated approach
B. Determine the District's role in the regional context, and integrate these efforts with partner
organizations
C. Work with partners to define regional land conservation, resource management and public access
needs, vision and goals
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2. Evaluate and ag rner public support for regional conservation vision— Increase outreach to our
constituents to ensure that they support the creation of a regional vision of land conservation and
develop a more comprehensive program to communicate with the public.
A. Active public involvement in visioning and goal setting, including polls and public workshops to
assess public sentiment and support, and enhanced communication with the public
B. Increase Board and staff interaction with constituents and the public to enhance District visibility
C. Promote community-based leadership (e.g. Adopt-A Park, Friends of the District, grassroots
supporters, etc.)
3. Increase District financial and staffing resources to fund the whole mission and increase natural
resource management and public access— Increase our revenues, diversify our funding sources, and
increase staffing in order to be successful in creating greater balance between the three parts of our
mission.
A. Evaluate pursuing a tax or funding measure
B. Re-evaluate the District's current funding model and carefully consider whether or not to issue
new debt
C. Evaluate increasing philanthropy (e.g., donations, estate planning, etc.), grants, and other
potential revenue sources
These goals and strategies are explained in more detail in the Draft Strategy Roadmaps attached to the
report. Additionally, staff will present the information in more detail at the August 24 Board Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
Acceptance of the Committee's report will have no impact to the District's s budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no
environmental review is required.
NEXT STEPS
The Committee and staff will consider any feedback from the Board on the Draft Strategy Roadmaps
and return on September 14, 2011 for Board approval of the Strategy Roadmaps.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Draft Strategy Roadmaps
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Prepared by:
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager
Strategic Plan Working Group:
Craig Beckman, Maint and Resource Supervisor Casey Cleve, GIS Coordinator
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager Anna Duong, Project Manager
Leigh Ann Gessner, Communications Specialist Tom Lausten, Supervising Ranger
Kirk Lenington, Sr Resource Planner Rick Parry, Lead Open Space Technician
Sandy Sommer, Sr Real Property Planner
Managers and Board Appointees:
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager
Ana Ruiz, Planning Manager David Sanguinetti, Operations Manager
Annetta Spiegel, Acting HR Manager Lynn Tottori, Senior Management Analyst
Mike Williams, Real Property Manager Steve Abbors, General Manager
Sue Schectman, Legal Counsel
Contacts:
Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee:
Nonette Hanko
Cecily Harris
Curt Riffle
Goal #1: Enhance regional collaboration and synergy with other land
conservation organizations towards a conservation vision
Background and Overview
The District's mission centers on the vision of a vast network of preserved natural open space
lands for the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay. Together the District and its public and
private partners have preserved a nearly continuous network of regional trails, wildlife
connectivity, and have established an edge to outward urban expansion along the Santa Cruz
Mountains and San Francisco Bay front. Nonetheless, further conservation and stewardship
work is still needed to improve the network of conserved lands, trails, and habitat to meet
biodiversity goals, create better habitat connectivity, build climate change resiliency, and better
connect open space to the places that people live.
Regional conservation and stewardship efforts are inherently collaborative. Numerous
organizations are working with the same broad goals and focusing on the same geographic area;
as such, they should work together to interconnect regional trails and create a network of
connected lands. These broad conservation goals need to be looked at as a whole rather that as
isolated pieces that individual agencies independently accomplish.
The regional "ecology" of conservation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area is
extremely robust, with numerous governmental agencies and private nonprofit corporations
covering a wide spectrum of regulatory, advocacy, and stewardship roles. Private non-profit
land trusts and foundations have recognized the value of combining forces on region-wide
conservation initiatives that leverage the strengths of each and add up to more than any one
organization could accomplish alone.
Goal #1 is comprised of two important and distinct components which would need to occur
concurrently: enhancing collaboration and synergy with other land conservation organizations,
and developing a regional open space vision.
Enhancing Collaboration
Although the District has historically partnered with other park/conservation agencies and
organizations, there is an increased need to focus and expand these regional collaboration efforts.
The benefits of partnering are numerous. Every organization has unique strengths and core
competencies that make them successful. By working together and with each organization
focusing on its core competencies, duplication of efforts can be avoided and conservation can be
achieved most efficiently and effectively.
Developing a regional vision
Creating a regional open space vision in collaboration with partners would help define priority
conservation, stewardship, and recreation goals for the region. Clearly defining these goals and
collaborating regionally to achieve them will increase the beneficial impact that conservation
organizations, including the District, have on the Peninsula and South Bay. This strategy entails
preparing an Open Space Vision Plan (Plan) that would address the need for integrated
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conservation programs, policies and projects and the need to move beyond jurisdictional
boundaries to better coordinate regulatory, policy, and protection efforts. Development of this
Plan would need to be accomplished within the timeframe of one year and would likely entail
significant consultant support to collect existing studies, facilitate the various partner
organizations in identifying regional priorities and goals, and produce a document reflecting
these goals.
The Open Space Vision Plan would:
0 Be a science-and community-informed document that recommends strategies and
priorities for land conservation, resource stewardship, and recreational access on the San
Francisco Peninsula and South Bay.
9 Serve as a strategic too] and resource for the District and its conservation partners to
make informed conservation choices and investments; enhance cooperation and
coordination; accelerate the pace and effectiveness of conservation and stewardship; and
better position the region for federal, state, local, and private funding for land protection,
resource stewardship, and recreational access.
Be an adaptive document that would be updated over time as conditions and needs change.
0 Address District obligations under the LAFCO Conditions of Approval for the Coastside
Service Plan by informing the update to the District's Regional Open Space Study and
Master Plan.
0 Form the backbone of a potential funding measure by identifying the shared priorities of
regional significance that the District, its partners, and the local communities wish to see
implemented.
Making the open space vision and goals a reality can better be accomplished by a collaboration
of organizations rather than a single organization working alone. Collaboration—among
conservation partners, local government, non-profit organizations, landowners, community
members and other District-wide stakeholders—is integral to the success and sustainability of
long-term land conservation on the Peninsula.
Funding for the regional vision effort would likely be drawn from multiple sources, so that one
organization is not overburdened. Direct costs to the District and staffing needs have not yet
been estimated.
No single approach or activity will fully accomplish this goal, rather, multiple strategies need to
be employed that, at a minimum, will include:
A. Engaging and leading partner organizations in regionally coordinated approach
B. Determining the District's role in the regional context, and integrating these efforts with
partner organizations
C. Working with partners to define regional land conservation, resource management and
public access needs, vision and goals
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Activities
1. Hire a consultant to assist with the development of an Open Space Vision Plan and
help coordinate the activities listed below.
2. Research examples of similar regional conservation efforts that have been successful
and identify what has already been completed.
a. Utilize lessons learned from similar efforts
b. Estimate costs and staffing needs
3. Identify partners, including traditional
1 partners (Parkagencies, non-profit
conservation organizations), but also including non-traditional partners (sustainable
communities, transportation, health care)
a. Consider partnerships with entities that also operate outside District boundaries to
support long-term sustainability of conservation efforts within our boundary, to
avoid being an "island"
4. Organize initial meetings with partners to determine current activities and establish
an understanding of existing conservation visions/plans
a. Host a Partner symposium and encourage other conservation organizations to share
their plans and vision to clarify shared goals
5. Evaluate mechanisms to strengthen partnerships, enhance regional cooperation, and
align on regional conservation vision goals
a. Convene an on-going practitioners' network for idea sharing and problem solving,
potentially expanding upon existing coordination groups such as the Peninsula
Working Group to incorporate Board, manager and staff levels of participation
b. Identify what roles can be performed by partners and what roles the District should
perform
6. Prepare a collaborative, community-informed Open Space Vision Plan
a. Project initiation
i. Determine what information the District currently has, what can be
developed, and what financial and staffing resources the District is
willing/able to contribute to the development of the Vision
ii. Determine which organizations are interested in helping to coordinate
development of a regional vision
iii. Define scale and desired outcome of effort
iv. Define the region that the public access and conservation vision should
cover
b. Use a science-based GIS approach as a decision support tool
c. Work with the public and partners to identify regional goals
d. Evaluate and prioritize conservation, stewardship and recreational access needs
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Goal #2: Evaluate and garner public support for regional conservation
vision
Background & Overview
Starting with the District's establishment in 1972, the tradition at the District has been to
emphasize purchasing priority open space lands identified by the organization, with a secondary
focus on conducting on-the-ground stewardship and operating the core system of open space
preserves and trails. This focus on real estate transactions was extremely successful; to date, the
District has preserved about 60,000 acres of critical open space land since the early 1970s, about
35,000 of which are now open to the public for low-intensity recreation. Overall, these and other
reserved lands have established an edge to outward urban expansion along p g p g the Santa Cruz
Mountains and San Francisco Bay front, contributing greatly to the region's quality of life. This
greenbelt comprises a critical habitat corridor as well as a recreational trail system.
As discussed under Goal #1, private land trusts, organizations, and foundations have recognized
the need to combine forces on region-wide conservation initiatives. These efforts have not, to
date, incorporated direct public participation or grassroots stakeholder engagement. Stimulating
community participation and listening to public conservation, stewardship, and recreational
access priorities could benefit the District as well as its conservation partners in these difficult
economic times by building support and buy-in for land conservation from the ground up.
Goal #2 is comprised of two important and distinct components: developing a regional vision,
and garnering support for this vision.
Developing a regional vision
Developing a regional conservation vision will provide a focus for public outreach to engage
District constituents and partners alike through the shared identification of conservation priorities
both regionally (the greater San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay) and within the more
narrowly defined District boundaries. This Open Space Vision Plan will be supported by
scientific data on biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and other regional analyses and will be
developed with public input. Additional discussion of the Open Space Vision Plan can be found
under Goal #1.
Public outreach
The District is uniquely qualified to lead public engagement efforts within the San Francisco
Peninsula and South Bay areas. The District has a specific focused mandate to protect and
restore the natural environment and provide low-intensity public recreation opportunities across
a multi-county jurisdiction that includes a large portion of the San Francisco Peninsula and South
Bay. As a public agency formed by the voters, the District has a responsibility to engage and
garner support for conservation within the region, and particularly within its boundaries.
Identifying and building a constituency around the public's preservation, stewardship, and public
access priorities will develop a sense of proprietorship, which will be essential to the passage of
a future funding measure. The basic concept for public outreach is to obtain broad-based public
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input and begin a dialogue that will highlight the specific need for protecting local natural
resources and that will elevate the profile of the District prior to a funding measure. Additional
discussion of the District's strategies to respond to financial challenges can be found in Goal #3.
The intent is to develop the conservation vision with the public and achieve a broad consensus
among those who live in, work in, or visit the area that the vision and its goals represent the path
to a more prosperous and healthy future, and that implementing the vision is a worthy joint effort
which the whole community will support, i.e. a common vision for a common future.
Increasing public participation in the conservation efforts of the District and partners will require
an approach that has a broad appeal across all socio-economic sectors of the surrounding
communities. No single approach or activity will fully accomplish this goal, rather, multiple
strategies need to be employed that, at a minimum, will include:
A. Active public involvement in visioning and goal setting, including polls and public
workshops to assess public sentiment and support, and enhanced communication with the
public
B. Increasing Board and staff interaction with constituents and the public to enhance District
visibility
C. Promoting community-based leadership (e.g. Adopt-A Park, Friends of the District,
grassroots supporters, etc.)
In order to achieve this goal, the District will need to defer nonessential projects and significantly
reduce the number of major competing projects. Involvement by all Departments in public
outreach and communication will be essential to its success.
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Activities
1. Form a diverse advisory committee comprised of representatives from the District,
partner organizations, resource agencies, landowners, and community members to
advise the team during the open space vision preparation
2. Increase District interactions with the public
a. Identify opportunities to expand District participation in public events for both Board and
staff, leverage District history and expertise
b. Develop messaging regarding open space vision process; train staff and Board in its use
c. Enhance Board contact with local constituents and landowners
3. Develop communication and participation methods
a. Research varied participation, communication, and outreach methods best suited to each
target audience; identify the most appropriate communication practices for relevancy to
diverse populations
4. Engage the general public
a. Initiate public dialogue regarding the future of open space conservation and stewardship;
reinforce and increase public awareness of importance of local open space to quality of
life
b. Conduct periodic polls to determine public sentiment around land conservation issues,
core parts of the conservation vision and to measure the public's awareness and support
of the District and its programs
c. Employ web-based and social media tools
5. Get support of opinion leaders
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a. Build partnerships with media, work with academics, elected and appointed public
officials, and well-known Silicon Valley companies
6. Conduct stakeholder and community workshops
a. Identify discrete sub-regions and initiate community-focused forums so that local
differences in opinion can be accommodated
b. Engage the Peninsula and South Bay communities, to hear what they value the most
about open space
7. Establish open space goals and project selection criteria, based upon community,
stakeholder, landowner, and partner input
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Goal #3: Enhance District financial and staffing resources to fund the
whole mission and increase natural resource management and public
access
Background and Overview
Historically, the District has placed a primary emphasis on land acquisition, both through debt
financing and direct outlays from cash reserves. Over time, as the District has issued more debt,
the debt service obligations have required an increasing proportion of the District's annual
property tax revenue. For FY2011-12, debt service payments total approximately $9.7 million,
or 35%of projected property tax revenue.
As debt service has increased, combined with the operating and capital expenditure guidelines
adopted by the Board,the proportion of usable funds available for operating expenses and
resource management projects has declined. At the same time, resource management needs have
increased substantially as has the public's demand for increased access to our preserves.
Responding to these challenges requires significant increases in staffing resources as well as
increased funding for capital projects.
To date, the District's funding model has relied on steadily increasing property tax revenue to
support District growth. The current economic downturn, which has slowed the growth of this
revenue source, combined with the District's increased debt service obligations, has limited the
funds available to address resource management and public access needs. In addition, the
District's ability to buy land will be severely reduced starting in the next four to six years. Based
on current assumptions contained in the District's financial model, the District will have just
under$1 million annually in un-earmarked tax revenue available for discretionary expenses,
whether it is land purchases, resource management projects, or operating expenses. Overall,
District expenses continue to rise at a faster rate than tax revenues and, as such, the District is at
or nearing its limit of land stewardship capacity under the current business model.
In order to continue to fund its mission and create balance between the three parts of the mission,
the District has determined it needs to increase its revenues, diversify its funding sources, and
increase staffing. No single approach or activity will fully accomplish this goal, rather, multiple
strategies need to be employed that, at a minimum, will include:
A. Evaluating pursuing a tax or funding measure
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B. Re-evaluating the District's current funding model and carefully considering whether or not
to issue new debt
C. Evaluating increasing revenues from philanthropy (e.g., donations, estate planning, etc.),
grants, and other potential revenue sources
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Activities
1. Identify staffing requirements for increased resource management and public access
a. Identify resource management and public access goals
b. Develop a staffing plan needed to achieve goals
c. Evaluate infrastructure (e.g., staff facilities) needed to implement staffing plan
2. Evaluate pursuing a tax or funding measure.
a. Identify cost and staff resources required to do a funding measure
b. Utilize the Open Space Vision Plan (see Goal #1) to frame the need for additional
funding
c. Identify and engage allies and supportive stakeholders
d. Identify potential opponents to a funding measure
e. Poll public to gauge support
f. Clearly identify District projects that would be funded should a funding measure pass
and the communities that would so benefit
g. Increase District's visibility to the public—"branding"
h. Clarify advocacy and public/voter outreach roles
3. Re-evaluate the District's current funding model and carefully consider whether or not
to issue new debt.
a. Review current funding model and alternative models with District Controller
b. Consider changing OpEx and CapEx Guidelines
c. Evaluate impact of adding an additional $20 million in debt vs. not
d. Consider investing current new debt funding($20 million) in infrastructure and
capital projects rather than exclusively in land purchases
4. Evaluate increasing revenues from philanthropy (e.g., donations, estate planning, etc.),
grants, and other potential revenue sources.
a. Fill Grants Administrator position authorized in FY2011-12 Budget
b. Engage POST and other non-profits in partnering on philanthropic initiatives
c. Review Stewart Woods' Report regarding Development Assessment
d. When receiving property gifts or purchasing land, determine whether ongoing
maintenance costs can be covered by others
e. Evaluate other potential revenue sources, e.g., fees, corporate sponsors, higher yield
investment accounts, etc.
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Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
R-I 1-86
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AMENDED AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Award of Contract with John Northmore Roberts & Associates or landscape and civil design
services for a proposed new staging area at the former Silva property in Russian Ridge Open
Space Preserve as part of the proposed Mindego Gateway Project
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with John
Northmore Roberts & Associates of Berkeley, CA for$66,117, plus a contingency of$10,000,
for an amount not to exceed $76,117, to provide consulting services to complete the design and
contract documents for the staging area component of the proposed Mindego Gateway Project at
the former Silva property in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve.
SUMMARY
A qualified landscape architect and civil engineer team is needed to complete the design and
engineering for a proposed new staging area at the former Silva Property as part of the Mindego
Gateway Project. Based on a preliminary analysis of parking demand, the staging area may
accommodate between 20 to 25 cars, and would include a vault restroom, signage and other
general amenities consistent with District standards. This staging area would connect directly to
the proposed Audrey Rust Commemorative Site, the Mindego Ranch Road, and a proposed new
trail that would head north to the Ancient Oaks Trail. The project would require County of San
Mateo grading and building permits. In addition, because the staging area is located along
Alpine road, which is a County of San Mateo scenic road, the design may be required to go
before the County Planning Commission for approval. The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
is funding all aspects of this project.
DISCUSSION
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) Board of Directors approved the
purchase of the 97.5 acre POST (Silva) Property from Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) in
May 2011 (see Report R-I 1-14). On June 28, 2011, the District took title to the property and it
was added as part of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (Preserve). The former Silva property,
located just over one mile east of Mindego Hill, contains a graded area with frontage onto Alpine
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Road that provides an ideal staging area location for the larger proposed Mindego Gateway
Project. The proposed staging area site can accommodate 25 vehicles, a vault restroom facility,
District-standard signage, trail connections and overflow parking for special events. The site is
located along a County scenic road and would provide public access to the POST
Commemorative Site, commanding beautiful views to Mindego, Hill and the coast beyond. With
these views in mind, the proposed staging area should be inviting and preserve scenic views to
the greatest extent possible. The proposed staging area would connect directly to the
Commemorative Site to the west, the existing Mindego Ridge Trail to the south, and a proposed
trail to the north that would eventually connect to the Ancient Oaks Trail (refer to Attachment A.
Project Area Map). These four components comprise the Mindego Gateway Project.
A Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP) was released on June 16, 2011 via direct
email and posting on the District website to solicit interest from qualified professionals to assist
with the design of the proposed staging area. The deadline for submission of proposals was
July 15, 2011. A total of ten (10) proposals were received as shown below:
Firm Location Cost Proposal
Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Monterey $53,492
Callander Associates San Mateo $89,752
Dillingham Associates Berkeley $79,708
Firma Design Group Petaluma $50,166
John Northmore Roberts & Associates Berkeley $69,695
Questa Engineering Point Richmond $68,588
Restoration Design Group Berkeley $59,225
RHAA Mill Valley $74,000
Siegfried Engineering San Jose $30,000
The Planning Center/DCE Berkeley $89,314
The proposals were carefully evaluated by staff to assess the qualifications of each proposer,
including the quality of the proposal, the implementation approach, and overall team expertise.
The two firms most qualified for this project were identified by staff. Restoration Design Group
and John Northmore Roberts & Associates. Hourly rates and other consultant costs were then
considered, and staff conducted interviews with the top two proposers. Staff has determined that
John Northmore Roberts & Associates has the superior expertise and experience to provide the
services required.
FISCAL IMPACT
All costs of this component of the project, including the recommended design services contract,
would be funded by Peninsula Open Space Trust per the Mindego Gateway Project partnership
agreement. Therefore, Board action for this item would result in no direct impacts to the District
budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
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Retention of professional consultants to prepare the design and contract documents for the
staging area component of the proposed Mindego Gateway Project does not constitute a project
under CEQA as it will not result in a direct physical change in the environment [CEQA
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2)] and does not constitute Board approval of the proposed project.
At tonight's Board meeting under Agenda Item 5, the Board will consider awarding a
professional contract to begin the CEQA analysis for the Project. After completion of the CEQA
analysis and all preliminary steps, the proposed project will be returned to the Board for review
and determination whether to approve the project.
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board authorization, the General Manager would enter into a contract with John
Northmore Roberts & AssociatesXYZ landscape architects to perform the services required to
design and complete the contract documents for the proposed staging area component of the
Mindego Gateway Project.
Prepared by:
Gina Coony, Project Manager
Contact person:
Gina Coony, Project Manager
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R-11-86
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Award of Contract with John Northmore Roberts & Associates or landscape and civil
design services for a proposed new staging area at the former Silva property in Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve as part of the proposed Mindego Gateway Project
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with John
Northmore Roberts & Associates of Berkeley, CA for $66,117, plus a contingency of
$10,000, for an amount not to exceed $76,117, to provide consulting services to complete the
design and contract documents for the staging area component of the proposed Mindego
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Gateway Project at the former Silva property in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve.
SUMMARY
A qualified landscape architect and civil engineer team is needed to complete the design
and engineering for a proposed new staging area at the former Silva Property as part of the
Mindego Gateway Project. Based on a preliminary analysis of parking demand, the
staging area may accommodate between 20 to 25 cars, and would include a vault restroom,
signage and other general amenities consistent with District standards. This staging area
would connect directly to the proposed Audrey Rust Commemorative Site, the Mindego
Ranch Road, and a proposed new trail that would head north to the Ancient Oaks Trail.
The project would require County of San Mateo grading and building permits. In
addition, because the staging area is located along Alpine road, which is a County of San
Mateo scenic road, the design may be required to go before the County Planning
Commission for approval. The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is funding all aspects
of this project.
DISCUSSION
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) Board of Directors approved the
purchase of the 97.5 acre POST (Silva) Property from Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
in May 2011 (see Report R-11-14). On June 28, 2011, the District took title to the property
and it was added as part of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (Preserve). The former
Silva property, located just over one mile east of Mindego Hill, contains a graded area with
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Project. The proposed staging area site can accommodate 25 vehicles, a vault restroom facility,
District-standard signage, trail connections and overflow parking for special events. The site is
located along a County scenic road and would provide public access to the POST
Commemorative Site, commanding beautiful views to Mindego Hill and the coast beyond. With
these views in mind, the proposed staging area should be inviting and preserve scenic views to
the greatest extent possible. The proposed staging area would connect directly to the
Commemorative Site to the west, the existing Mindego Ridge Trail to the south, and a proposed
trail to the north that would eventually connect to the Ancient Oaks Trail (refer to Attachment A,
Project Area Map). These four components comprise the Mindego Gateway Project.
A Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP) was released on June 16, 2011 via direct
email and posting on the District website to solicit interest from qualified professionals to assist
with the design of the proposed staging area. The deadline for submission of proposals was
July15, 2011. A total of ten (10)proposals were received as shown below:
Firm Location Cost Proposal
Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Monterey $53,492
Callander Associates San Mateo $89,752
Dillingham A sociates
Berkeley $79,708
Firma Design Group Petaluma $50,166
John Northmore Roberts& Associates Berkeley $69,695
Questa Engineering Point Richmond $68,588
Restoration Design Group Berkeley $59,225
RHAA Mill Valley $74,000
Siegfried Engineering San Jose $30,000
The Planning Center/DCE Berkeley $89,314
The proposals were carefully evaluated by staff to assess the qualifications of each proposer,
includingthe quality of the proposal, the implementation approach, and overall team expertise.
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The two firms most qualified for this project were identified by staff: Restoration Design Group
and John Northmore Roberts & Associates. Hourly rates and other consultant costs were then
considered, and staff conducted interviews with the top two proposers. Staff has determined that
John Northmore Roberts &Associates has the superior expertise and experience to provide the
services required.
FISCAL IMPACT
All costs of this component of the project, including the recommended design services contract,
would be funded by Peninsula Open Space Trust per the Mindego Gateway Project partnership
agreement. Therefore, Board action for this item would result in no direct impacts to the District
budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Retention of professional consultants to prepare the design and contract documents for the
staging area component of the proposed Mindego Gateway Project does not constitute a project
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under CEQA as it will not result in a direct physical change in the environment [CEQA
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2)] and does not constitute Board approval of the proposed project.
At tonight's Board meeting under Agenda Item 5, the Board will consider awarding a
professional contract to begin the CEQA analysis for the Project. After completion of the CEQA
analysis and all preliminary steps, the proposed project will be returned to the Board for review
and determination whether to approve the project.
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architects to perform the services required to design and complete the contra documents for the
proposed staging area component of the Mindego, Gateway Project.
Prepared by:
Gina Coony, Project Manager
Contact person:
Gina Coony, Project Manager
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R-11-87
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDA ITEM
Award of Contracts with LSA Associates, Inc. and Biosearch Associates, Inc. for Consulting
Services to Prepare Environmental Documents for the proposed Mindego Gateway Project
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
l. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with LSA
Associates, Inc. LSA of Berkeley, CA for$38,705 plus a contingency of$5,000, for a total �
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amount not to exceed $43,705, to provide environmental consulting services pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review in support of the proposed Mindego
Gateway Project.
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Mindego area to inform public access design and ensure protection of sensitive natural
resources.
SUMMARY
Qualified consultants are needed to assist the District in preparing environmental documents for
the proposed Mindego Gateway Project (Project). The goal of the proposed Project is to
expedite public access improvements to open the Mindego area at Russian Ridge Open Space
Preserve (Preserve), while providing maximum protection for biological resources. To ensure
that the proposed Project design protects listed species and other sensitive resources and
habitats„ a habitat assessment and focused survey for sensitive species that evaluates species
abundance and distribution would be conducted. Concurrently, an Initial Study(IS) would
analyze potential Project impacts on the environment to determine whether design changes are
needed. Staff anticipates that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) would be the appropriate
document for compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). The habitat
assessment and focused surveys would be contracted separately from the IS/MND due to their
highly specialized and technical nature. The habitat assessment will also inform the preparation
of the environmental review document under CEQA. The Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) is
funding all aspects of this project.
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DISCUSSION
The proposed Project consists of four elements: a small staging area off Alpine Road, an
approximately one-mile trail connecting the staging area to the existing Russian Ridge trail
network, an approximately 0.75-mile trail to the summit of Mindego Hill, and the Audrey Rust
Commemorative Site. The proposed Project is in the early stages of planning and requires an
evaluation of the potential environmental impacts and possible mitigation measures before the
Board of Directors can determine whether to approve the Project. To assist the District with the
environmental analysis, staff solicited interest from experienced firms via a Request for
Qualifications and Proposal (RFQP). The RFQP was released on June 9, 2011 via direct email
and posting on the District website. The deadline for submission of proposals was June 30,
2011. A total of eight (8) proposals were received as shown below:
Firm Location Cost Proposal
Conestoga Rovers and Associates Emeryville $44,234
LSA Associates Berkeley $38,705
RBF San Jose $35,586
Ascent Environmental Sacramento $34,935
Denise Duffy and Associates San Jose $29,846
David J. Powers and Associates San Jose $27,820
TRA Environmental Sciences Menlo Park $26,536
ECORP San Francisco $16, 165
According to District Policy and State law, selection of environmental consultants should be
made on the basis of demonstrated competence and the professional qualifications necessary for
the satisfactory performance of the required services, rather than via the "low bid"process. The
proposals were carefully evaluated by staff to assess the qualifications of each proposer,
including the quality of the proposal, the implementation approach, and overall team expertise.
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consultant costs were then considered.
Based on the criteria outlined in the RFQP, staff has determined that LSA has the superior
expertise and experience to provide the services required. The LSA Principal in Charge, Judith
Malamut, is a regional expert in trail and resource management planning, and has particular
expertise is the analysis of impacts to sensitive resources associated with open space recreational
use. The LSA project team also includes two biologists with significant experience in the San
Mateo Coast. David J. Powers, the number two ranked firm, lacked this specific expertise and
experience. Staff therefore recommends contracting with LSA Associates, Inc., for a total
amount not to exceed $43,705 to perform the environmental analysis, which will be subject to
public review and comment and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2012.
The Mindego area supports significant aquatic habitats and is known to support a population of
the San Francisco garter snake (SFGS), which is listed as Endangered under the federal
Endangered Species Act and is also given the highest level of protection (i.e., "Fully-Protected"
status) under state law. The permanent preservation of the Mindego area is in itself an important
step in the conservation and recovery of this incredibly rare species. Determining the best way
to manage the property to enhance habitat for SFGS, while providing adequate patrol and
appropriate public access, is an unprecedented challenge. Due to highly specialized nature of
this work, and the need for state of the art conservation planning to support the proposed Project
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as well as future use and management of the Mindego area, a separate Herpetological Impact
Assessment and Habitat Enhancement Plan will be prepared. This report will ensure that the
proposed Project design protects aquatic habitat and associated species to the maximum extent
possible; generate a wealth of scientific data on the Mindego population of SFGS; and provides a
set of standards and guidelines that will inform trail use planning in similar habitats District-
wide. This data will also inform preparation of the environmental review required by CEQA.
Only a very few, highly-specialized consultants possess the basic qualifications necessary to
perform this work. A Request for Proposals was sent via direct email, as well as posted on the
District Web site, on July 1, 2011. The deadline for submission of proposals was July 22, 2011.
A total of four(4)proposals were received as shown below:
Firm Location Cost Proposal
WRA San Rafael $31,901
BioResource Consultants Ojai $43,780
Biosearch Associates Santa Cruz $49,925
Vollmar Natural Lands Consulting Berkeley $59,890
As discussed previously, proposals were evaluated according to District policy, and based on the
criteria outlined in the RFP, staff has determined that Biosearch Associates has the superior
expertise and experience to perform the services required. The Biosearch team includes a
herpetologist, who is not only an expert on SFGS,but has also planned and implemented
numerous aquatic habitat improvement projects. The team also brings an unequaled level of
local knowledge, and experience working with "Fully-Protected" species, to the proposed
Project. Furthermore, Biosearch Associates is qualified to train District staff in the handling and
ongoing monitoring of SFGS. The second-rated team, Vollmar Natural Lands Consulting, does
not offer these qualifications. Staff therefore recommends contracting with Biosearch
Associates, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $50,000 to complete the Herpetological Impact
Assessment and Habitat Enhancement Plan, which is expected to be completed by the first
quarter of 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended contracts with LSA Associates and Biosearch Associates for environmental
documentation for the Mindego area and proposed Mindego Gateway Project will be fully
funded by Peninsula Open Space Trust, resulting in no fiscal impact to the District budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The execution of the LSA professional services contract will initiate the CEQA process for the
proposed Project. The herpetological impact assessment, development of habitat enhancement
measures, and development of guidelines for public access do not constitute a project under
CEQA. Implementation of future projects recommended by this study, should they occur, will
be subject to full environmental review under CEQA.
NEXT STEPS
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Upon Board approval of this item, the General Manager would execute contract with LSA and
Biosearch Associates to begin the analyses.
Prepared by:
Lisa Bankosh, Open Space Planner 11
Contact person:
Lisa Bankosh Open Space Planner 11
Midpeninsula Regional
• ' Open Space District
R-11-80
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
Consider Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for
the proposed Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements Project in
Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; Award of Contract for proposed
Construction of the Folger Ranch House Water System Improvements (Phase I) located at La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the
proposed Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements Project in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) as set out in the
Resolution attached to this report.
2. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Pacific Underground Services for
a bid amount of$37,420, with a 15% contingency of$5,600, for a total amount not to
exceed $43,020, to complete the proposed Phase I Folger Ranch House Water System
Improvements Project at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
SUMMARY
The purpose of the proposed Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements
Project(Project) is to establish the District's first Coastside employee residence and provide an
ongoing and after-hours presence for the former Driscoll Ranch area of La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve. The proposed Project consists of basic habitability upgrades, code-required
corrections, and the development of a potable water system. The proposed remodel Project is
divided into two phases: Phase I would consist of the development of a potable water system;
Phase II would be the ranch house remodel. Staff has concluded that the proposed Project would
have no significant effect on the environment as mitigated. After completing the Request for
Bids process for Phase I and subject to the Board's adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the proposed Project, staff recommends
awarding the Phase I contract to Pacific Underground Services for a total amount not to exceed
$43,020.
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DISCUSSION
Background
The Folger Ranch House is located in the former Driscoll Ranch Area of La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve(Preserve), approximately four miles west of the Town of La Honda, on an
unpaved ranch road north of La Honda Road(refer to Attachments 1 and 2). The purpose of the
proposed Project is to establish a District Coastside employee residence and provide an after-
hours presence at the former Driscoll Ranch area of the Preserve. In order to meet the October
15 grading deadline set by San Mateo County, the proposed Project has been split into two
phases. Phase I, which would require grading work, consists of water system improvements that
would provide potable water to the residence. The water system improvements would include
installation of a well pump for the existing well, construction of a concrete pad to support a
4,900 gallon water tank, installation of the water tank, and installation of water lines from the
well and storage tank to the house. Phase II, which would not require grading, consists of the
Folger Ranch House remodel. The award of contract under Board consideration at this time is
for the Phase I work. The bidding process for Phase II is currently underway and, subject to the
Board's adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for
the proposed Project, the contract for this second phase would be presented to the Board for
approval in the near future.
Contractor Selection
The bidding process for Phase I commenced on July 1, 2011. Bid packages were sent to two (2)
contractors and five(5) local builders' exchanges. A legal notice was posted in the Half Moon
Bay Review and San Mateo County Times and an Invitation to Bid was posted on the District
website. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on July 14, 2011, and was attended by eight(8)
contractors. Sealed bids were due on August 3, 2011, and two (2)bids were received as shown
below:
Percent Difference
Bidder Location Base Bid from Cost Estimate
Of$50,000
Pacific Underground Martinez, CA $37,420 -25o/a
III Services
California Utility Woodside, CA $57,695 +15%
Construction
Staff has thoroughly examined the bid proposals submitted,reviewed prior work experience, and
checked references to verify that the selected contractor is a responsible, qualified bidder with
the skills, licenses, and experience necessary to complete the proposed Project. Staff
recommends awarding the contract to Pacific Underground Services, which is the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY2011-12 budget includes $277,000 to fund the final design, permitting,bidding, and
construction of the proposed Project. The proposed Phase I contract for construction of the water
system improvements is for a base fee of$37,420, plus a 15% contingency of$5,600, for a total
amount not to exceed $43,020. The recommended action does not result in an unanticipated
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increase to the project budget. The remaining Project funds are set aside to complete the
proposed Phase II work.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was submitted to the State
Clearinghouse of the Governor's Office of Planning and Research on July 22, 2011, stating that
the public review period would start on July 22, 2011, and end on August 24, 2011. On July 22,
2011, the Notice of Intent was also submitted to the San Mateo County Clerk for posting and
mailed to interested parties and property owners of land located adjacent to or within 300 feet of
the affected parcel. The Notice of Intent, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Initial Study were
made available for public review at the District's Administrative Office and on the District's
website.
All legal notice requirements of CEQA have been met, in addition to public noticing
requirements of the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
District staff prepared an Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration(see
Attachment 3) evaluating the proposed Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System
Improvements Project(Project).
The Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration found that a number of CEQA
impact criteria do not apply to the proposed Project due to its design, scope and location. The
document also found that the proposed Project would either avoid impacts or minimize them to a
less-than-significant level, due to the specific nature of the proposed Project, the proposed
Project design, or because of mitigation measures that are incorporated into the proposed Project.
Most notably, the Initial Stud and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration found that the
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proposed Project would not adversely affect air quality,mineral resources, population and
housing, utilities and service systems, or transportation/traffic because such impacts simply
would not arise from the proposed Project, given its minor nature and rural setting.
The proposed Project would not adversely affect land use or public services,based on Project-
specific factors that would allow the proposed Project to avoid potentially significant impacts.
The proposed Project would not adversely affect aesthetics, land use or public services, geology
and soils, hazards and hazardous materials,hydrology and water quality, noise, or recreation,
based on Project-specific factors that would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
The proposed Project would not adversely affect biological resources and cultural resources
because the incorporation of mitigation measures into the proposed Project would reduce the
impacts to a less than significant level.
In addition, the Project would not:
• Create impacts that degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the
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range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory, due to the project's fundamentally small scale and
localized nature;
• Create impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable, based on Project-
specific factors that would reduce these impacts to a less than significant level; and
• Create environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly, based on Project-specific factors that would reduce these impacts
to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Monitoring Program
In accordance with CEQA, the District has prepared the proposed Mitigation Monitoring
Program, which describes Project-specific mitigation measures and monitoring process (see
Attachment 4). The proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program ensures that all adopted measures
intended to mitigate potentially significant environmental impacts would be implemented. The
proposed Project incorporates all of these mitigation measures.
Public Comments
As of the printing of this Board report, staff has not received any public comments on the
Project, including the environmental review documents.
CEQA Findings
Pursuant to CEQA, it is determined that the proposed Project would have no significant or
cumulative effects because of implementation and adherence to mitigation measures that will
prevent substantial impacts to environmental resources. It is also determined that
implementation of the proposed Project would not result in direct and indirect substantial adverse
impacts or significant risk to human beings.
NEXT STEPS
Subject to the Board's adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the proposed Project, upon Board authorization the General Manager
will enter into a contract with Pacific Underground Services, to perform construction services for
the Phase I Folger Ranch House Water System Improvements Project, which is scheduled for
completion during the fall of 2011.
Attachments
1. Vicinity Map, Folger Ranch House
2. Site Map, Folger Ranch House
3. Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
4: Mitigation Monitoring Program
Prepared by:
Galli Basson
Planning Technician
Contact person:
Same as Above
RESOLUTION NO. 11-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION INCLUDING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FOLGER RANCH HOUSE REMODEL AND
WATER SYTSEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT LA HONDA CREEK OPEN
SPACE PRESERVE
I. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District)has
reviewed the proposed Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements
Project ("Project') within the former Driscoll Ranch area of La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve (Preserve) and is considering an award of contract to implement water system
improvements (Phase I of the proposed Project) as set forth in Agenda Report R-11-80
(Report).
II. An Initial Study(IS), attached to the Report, was prepared for the proposed Project pursuant
to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA, Public Resources
Code sections 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code. Regulations sections
15000 et seq.).
III. The IS identified potentially significant adverse effects on the environment from the
proposed project but found that mitigation measures for the proposed Project and made a part
of the proposed Project would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where
clearly no significant effects would occur.
IV.The IS and a notice of intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration(MND) and the
Mitigated Monitoring Program were circulated for public review from July 21, 2011 to
August 24, 2011..
V. On August 24, 2011 the Board of Directors conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
adequacy of the MND (including the IS) at which oral and written comments and a staff
recommendation for approval of the MND were presented to the Board of Directors. The
Board of Directors reviewed and considered the information in the IS and MND,
administrative record, and Staff Reports for completeness and compliance with CEQA and
the CEQA Guidelines.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the District Board of Directors that,based
upon the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program, all
comments received, and all substantial evidence in light of the whole record presented, the Board
of Directors finds that:
1. Notice of the availability of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
hearings on the MND was given as required by law and the actions were conducted pursuant
to California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines.
2. All interested parties desiring to comment on the MND were given the opportunity to submit
oral and written comments on the adequacy of the MND prior to this action by the Board of
Directors and all comments raised during the public comment period and at the public
hearings on the MND were responded to adequately.
3. Prior to approving the Project that is the subject of the MND,the Board has considered the
MND, along with all comments received during the public review process.
4. The MND finds potentially significant effects with respect to the impacts described below
and the Board hereby finds that these effects will be mitigated or avoided by the changes
made in the Project as described in the Initial Study and the MND.
5. The Board finds that, on the basis of the whole record before it, including the MND and all
comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant
effect on the environment in that, although the Project could have significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case since Mitigation Measures have
been made a part of the Project to avoid such effects.
6. The Board adopts the MND and determines that the MND reflects the District's independent
judgment and analysis.
7. The Board adopts the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program and requires it to be
implemented as part of the Project.
8. The location and custodian of the documents or other material which constitute the record of
proceedings upon which this decision is based are located at the offices of the General
Manager of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,
California 94022.
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
San Mateo County, CA
July 21, 2011
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-691-1200
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A notice, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended (Public Resources
Code 21,000, etaeq.) stating that the following project: "Fn|gnr Ranch House Remodel and Water System
improvements" when implemented, will not have a significant impact on the environment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The h4idpeninsu|o Regional [}pen Space District (District) is planning basic habitability upgrades and water
system improvements for an existing house and well located in the 5,759-acn* La Honda Creek[)pen
Space Preserve (Preserve) in San Mateo County, California (Refer to Figures 1 and 2). The purpose of the
project is to: implement basic repairs to an existing residential structure and water well for use as a staff
| residence to increase the District's ability k> monitor public safety and resource conditions in La Honda
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Creek Open Space Pre*enxe. The project s|teisanexiytin8, onestmrynsidenceapproxirnate|yO.25rni|es
north of La Honda Road (CA-84) in an area of the preserve that is currently closed to public access and
covered by a cattle grazing lease. The District aims to implement basic habitability upgrades, such as
electrical upgrades, reroofing, interior refurbishing, and installation ofavvc|| pump and water storage tank
for an existing well to make it suitable for a staff residence. This will allow the District 0o assist with
ongoing monitoring of the Preserve and enhance the District's capacity in public safety, law enforcement,
and resource management at the Preserve.The project area iydisturbed due k7 the presence ofexisting
structures, road network, and current use by cattle.The proposed project components are described in
more detail below:
l. Fo|8er Ranch House Remodel:
a. Repair and in-kind replacement of deteriorated exterior siding
b. Repair offront porch
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d. Structural repairs 0ngarage
r. Seismic bracing ofexisting chimney
� f' Carpet and floor tile replacement, including abatement of approximately 23 square fee( of
asbestos-containing floor tile
g. Interior and exterior re-painting
h. Replacement o(kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and fixtures
� i. Installation o(furnace and forced air heating system
j. Replacement of damaged windows and doors
2. Fo|ger Ranch House Water System Improvements:
a. Installation of well pump for an existing well
b. Excavation and installation of 270 linear k*** of trenching for domestic water (2") and
electrical (l") PVC conduit from existing house to existing well and proposed vvakcr storage
tank
c Grading of approximately 65 cubic yards of soil for scarification and compaction to prepare
site adjacent to existing well for water tank and concrete pad
d. Construction of one 18' x 18', 12" deep concrete pad to support water storage tank
e. installation of one 4,9OO gallon water storage tank
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f. Installation of water treatment and filtration system for domestic water consumption at
� existing house
� All ground disturbance and earthwork on the site will be in accordance with the Erosion Control Plan
� developed by the Project Civil Engineer and included on the Project Civil Engineer's P|anyheets, as well as
San Mateo County's Storn}vva0er Pollution Prevention Program (5T{JPPP). These measures include the use.
of a concrete washout basin below the proposed concrete tank pad site, fiber rolls to dissipate runoff from
soils disturbed hy grading, and a stabilized construction entrance. Disturbed areas will be reseeded with
� native plant species consistent with those in the surrounding area. Upon completion of the project, all
| areas subject to temporary ground disturbances, including storage and construction staging areas,
temporary roads, and the like shall be peconk»unedmnd oeveAetated' if necessary, to promote restoration of
the area. All grading and water tank pad construction will also conform to the recommendations in the
| report by the Project Geotechnicu| EngineerdatedK4arch9, 281l and amended June 3O, 2O1l.
To protect vv\|d|i6e and plant species occurring within the Preserve, project work will fV{|mvv best
management practices and require adherence to District regulations to ovoid impacts to biological
resources. All project work will he confined to the existing residential structure, water system, and road
network and will occur outside of wetland/riparian areas. The project may have impacts to sensitive
species during construction. Vehicles driving to and from the site (located approximately 0.25 mile from La
Honda Rd.) on the Preserve may come in contact with an animal. There will be a minimal amount of
ground excavation work to install the storage tank and water lines. During this time, impacts k)animals in
burrows may occur. To protect wildlife and plant species occurring within the Preserve, project work will
ho||ovv best management practices (described below) and require adherence to District regulations to
protect and avoid impacts to biological resources. To further avoid impacts, a biological monitor will be
required to be onsite immediately prior to and durin9 all ground excavation work to determine the
presence ofand to direct avoidance of threatened and endangered species.
District Resource Management Best Management Practices(BMPs)
° District biologists will provide environmental training for construction crews and contractors that
will be accessing the site. The training will include brief review of wildlife and sensitive species
that may occur within the preserve, sensitive species life history, field identification, habitat
! requirements, location of sensitive areas, possible fines for violations, avoidance measures, and
! correction actions if sensitive species are encountered.
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w Access to the construction site and construction staging areas will be limited to the minimum
� necessary to achieve the project goals and will be clearly marked prior tothe beginning of
! construction.
/ • /\ speed limit of 15 mph on all Preserve roads will he maintained during construction.
� ° Any wildlife o,cattle observed crossing the access road will be a||nvved to cross without
harassment.
* No pets will be a||ovve6 on the construction site.
• All food and food-related trash will be enclosed in sealed trash containers at the end of each
workday and removed completely from the construction site once every three days.
* All equipment will be maintained such that there will bcno leaks of automotive fluids such us
fuels, oils and solvents. Any fuel or oil leaks will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of
properly,
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� Contractors shall he alert for indicators of historic resources and human remains. If previously
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undiscovered cultural resources are found during construction, work will halt at the project site until the
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� significance ofthe resources can be determined bvequalified archeologist.
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� Hazardous materials (vehicle fuel, lubricants, and lead and asbestos in demolition debris) will be
� transported to and from the project site using public and Preserve roads. Contractors will follow all
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necessary regulations involved in the transportation and storage of hazardous materials. No public access is
currently allowed to the project site and no access will be allowed during project construction.
' Although fires and smoking are prohibited on District lands, sparks or heat from construction equipment
has the potential to ignite wildland fires. To avoid the potential for fire to occur, during periods of high fire
danger, 00 vehicles having catalytic converters will be allowed off of established roadways. In the event of
aMve, fire suppression tools including an 'ABC" fire extinguisher and hand tools will be available on she
and District Rangers trained in Are+0ghdn8techniqoea will be available by radio to act as first responders.
The District's radio and repeater system together with available ranger staff on call 24 hours per day
provides for effective communication for prompt notification to emergency service providers in the event
o/avvi|d}and fire.
/\ staging and parking area located adjacent to the project site will a||nvv organized assembly of vehicles
and equipment to ensure that Preserve roads and trails remain open to routine Ranger patrol and to allow
for through access in the event ofanemergency.
FINDINGS
The Manager of the Planning Department of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, based upon
substantial evidence in the record, finds that:
l. The mitigation measures, as listed be|nvv and incorporated into the project, are adequate to mitigate the �
environmental effects toa less than significant level.
2. The project will have no adverse affects on air quality, mineral resources, population and housing,
utilities and service systems, ortcansportetionArmfhc because such impacts simply do not arise from the
proposed project, given its minor nature and rural setting.
3. The project will not adversely affect aesthetics, land use or public services, geology & soils, hazards
and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, or recreation.
4. The projectvvi|| not adversely affect biological or cultural resources based on project-specific
mitigations that reduce impacts to u less than significant level.
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| * Create impaUs that degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat o/afish
or wildlife. species, cause afish or wildlife population k»drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten �
tm eliminate a plant branimal community (excepting the targeted invasive plant species), reduce the �
number urrestrict the range o/a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important �
� examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory, due to the prnjeU~s scale and �
� localized nature. .
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� Create impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable, based on project-
specific nnidgat}unatha8reducetheseirnpacts toa less than significant level.
� Create environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly.
Therefore, the Midpeninsu|a Regional [)pen Space District has determined that the project will have no
significant effect on the environment.
MITIGATION MEASURES INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT
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. The biological resource mitigations identified below are discussed in section |VCD. Cultural resources �
mitigations identified below are discussed |n section V(b). �
(11110- 1)To avoid potential impacts to California frog and San Francisco garter snakea
biological monitor will conduct pre-construction survey immediately prior k»construction and be onsiUe �
during al ground excavation work. The biological monitor will hand dig any burrows present in areas of �
ground disturbance. The monitor will survey parking areas, staged equipment, access routes, and the �
project area prior tothe beginning of ground excavation work each day. The biological monitor will �
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� continue to survey the project throughout each day ground excavation work iooccurring. �
(810-2) If California red-legged frog or San Francisco garter snake is encountered, no work shall occur
until the frog orsnake has left the area un its own, or until aquali/ied wildlife biologist is consulted and
appropriate arrangements are made with United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the California
Department of Fish and Game.
(ARC-1) Implementation of the following measures would reduce potential impacts tocultural and �
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historical resources, including buried and unknown archeological, and paleontological resources 0oa less-
than significant level:
� |(any commonly recognized sensitive cultural resources such as human formed artifacts including
projectile points, grinding stones, bowls, baskets, historic bottles, cans, or trash deposits are
encountered during project consiruction, evpryveasunab|eeffmrtshal| bernadek) avoidthc �
resources. Work shall stop within lOO feet m/the ubjec1(s) and the contractor shall contact the �
District. No work shall resume within 100Kset until aqua|ified cultural and/or historical resources �
expert can assess the significance of the find. �
f\ reasonable effort will be made by the District to avoid or minimize harm to the discovery until �
signi0conce is determined and an appropriate treatment can be identified and implemented. �
Methods to protect finds include fencing and covering with protective material such as culturally
sterile soil or plywood,
� * If vandalism is a threat, 24-hour security shall be provided.
w Construction outside of the find location can continue during the significance evaluation period �
and while mitigation for cultural and/or historical resources is being carried out, only if qualified �
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cultural and/or historical resources expert is present onsi1e monitoring any additional subsurface
excavations within 1OO feet of the find. �
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° If a resource cannot be avoided, a qualified cultural and/or historical resources expert will develop
an appropriate Action Plan for treatment to minimize or mitigate the adverse effects. The District
will not proceed with reconstruction activities within 100 feet of the find until the Action Plan has
been reviewed and approved.
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° The treatment effort required to mitigate the inadvertent exposure of significant cultural and/or
� historical resources will be guided by a research design appropriate io the discovery and potential
� research data inherent inthe resource inassociation with suitable field techniques and analytical
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� strategies. The recovery effort will be detailed in professional report in accordance with current
� professional standards. Any non'gravoassoda(ed artifacts will be cuce\edvvith an appropriate
� repository,
! � Project documents shall include a requirement that project personnel shall not collect cultural
and/or historical resources encountered during construction. This measure is consistent with federal
guideline 36CFR8O0.13(a) for invoking unanticipated discoveries.
! (ARC-2). If human remains are encountered, all work within lOU feet ofthe remains shall cease
immediately and the contractor shall contact the District. The District will contact the San Mateo County
Coroner to evaluate the remains, and follow the procedures and protocols set forth in §1 5064.5(e) of the
CEQA Guidelines. No further disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie
� adjacent remains shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition,
which shall be made within two working days from the time the Coroner is notified of the discovery,
pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. If
the remains are determined to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage
Commission (N/\HC) within 24 hours, which will determine and notify the Most Likely Descendant (WLD).
The MILD may recommend within 48 hours o/their notification by the NAHC the means nf treating or
disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and grave goods. |n the event o/difficulty
locating a MLD or failure of the MLD to make a timely recommendation, the human remains and grave
goods shall be reburied with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further
subsurface disturbance.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY CONSULTATION
The County of San Mateo has been notified of the project and a copy of this negative declaration is being
submitted for review along with applicable permit applications.
INITIAL STUDY
A copy of the initial study is attached.
REVIEW PERIOD
The Review Period begins on July 2?, 2Ol| and ends un August 24, 2O1l. |f you have any comments
about the Negative Declaration or Initial Study, have information that should be included, and/or disagree
� with the findings of our study as set forth in the proposed Negative Declaration, please submit your
� comments in writing no later than 5 p.m. on August 24, 2011 toM{dpeninso!a Regional Open Space
� District, 33ODiste| Circle, Los Altos, CA94O22.
PERSONCONTACT
GaUi8asson
P|annor, 650-69l-|2O0
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
,Ana Ruiz, Planning Manager
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INITIAL STUDY
Project title., Folger Ranch House Remodel and Water System Improvements
Lead agency name and address: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
33UD|ste| Circle, Los Altos, CA94022
� Contact person and phone number: G ||i0
Project location: The project ia located south ofSkyline Boulevard (Hwy ]G)and west ofLa
Honda Road (Hwy O4) within the southwest portion Vf the La. Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve. The preserve is located within unincorporated San
Mateo County approximately J miles northwest of the community of La
Honda.
Project APN: 082-170'040 & 082-178-010
Project sponso,'s name and address: Midpen|nmu|a Regional Open Space District
330 [>iste| Circle, Los Altos, C/\ g4O22
General plan designation: General Open Space Zoning: Resource
Management
Description ofproject: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support' or off-site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets if
Habitability upgrades and water system improvements for an existing residential structure (Fo|8*/
House) and water vva||. Upgrades include the hxl|nvvin8:
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Fo|Ae/ Ranch House Remodel: �
a. Repair and in-kind replacement o/deteriorated exterior siding �
6' Repair offront porch
c. Re-roofing
d. Structural repairs 1ogarage
e. Seismic bracing ofexisting chimney
[ Carpet and floor tile replacement, including abatement of approximately 23 square
feet of asbestos-containing floor tile
g. Interior and exterior re-painting
h. Replacement nfkitchen and bathroom cabinetry and fixtures
� i. Installation of furnace and forced air heating system �
' i. Replacement of damaged windows and doors �
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Water System Improvements: �
a' Installation of well pump for an existing well
b. Excavation and installation of 270 linear feet of trenching for domestic water (2") �
and electrical (l") PVC conduit from existing house to existing well and proposed �
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water storage tank
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c. Grading of approximately 65 cubic yards of soil for scarification and compaction to
prepare site adjacent to existing well for water tank and concrete pad
d. Construction of one 18' x 18', 12' deep concrete pad to support water storage tank
e. Installation of one 4,900 gallon water storage tank
f. Installation of water treatment and filtration system for domestic: water consumption
at existing s-_ _ _e g house
Surrounding land uses and setting: Briefly describe the projec:t's surroundings:
The project is located in a rural area. The primary surrounding land uses are: agriculture, ranching,
and rural residential. The project area is located within a portion of the Preserve which is managed
for use by cattle and is not currently open to the public. Highway 84 is located along the eastern
and southern edge of the Preserve boundary. North of the Preserve is the Djerassi Resident Artists,
an internationally recognized resident artist program. To the east of the Preserve is the small
community of La Honda (approximately 1500 residents). South of the Preserve is the Driscoll
Ranch event center where an annual rodeo is held in July of each year. West of the Preserve is the
624 acre Redgate Ranch, which is managed under a conservation easement from the Peninsula
Open Space Trust.
Lather public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement.)
San Mateo County
Document
All documents referenced in the Initial Study are available for review from 8:30 a.m, to 5:00 p.m.
at the Midpeeninsula Regional Open Space District office at the address listed above.
Subsequent Actions:
Upon General Manager or designee certification of this negative declaration, the following actions
will occur:
• Receipt of all required permits
• Contract bid and approval
Structure and water system improvements will commence
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
| The environmental factors checked below would he potentially affected by this project, involving at least
� one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
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= ��� � Agriculture Resources �]= Air Quality
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0ok�0o� Resources �� [ubun� Resources �� Geology/Soils
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions �� Hazards & Hazardous Materials ���
� Hy6nm|ogy/VVaterQuahy
Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources 0 Noise �
Population/Housing El Public Services 13 Recreation �
0Tnansportadon/TraHc Uh|id*s/SemiosSygemy 1l Mandatory Findings of
Significance
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
(Jn the basis o[this initial evaluation:
| find that the proposed projectCOULD NOT have a significant effect nn the environment, and
a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
| find that although the proposed project could have significant effect on the environment,
� there will not be o significant effect in this oams because revisions in the project have been
� made by or agreed to by the project proponent. /\MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will
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b prepared.
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| find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect mn the environment, and an
| ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
| find that the proposed project MAY have "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been
� adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has
� been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis asdescribed on attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the
effects that remain tobeaddressed.
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�7 | find that although the proposed project cou|dhaveasigniOcanteKectontheenvironnent
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier E|Ror
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant toapplicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant Lothat aar|ierE|R or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Signature t Date
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Le*Than
Significant
Potentially wm Les Than
Significant Miligailion sxnvicv"/
Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
1. AESTHETICS—Would the project:
� o) Have a substantial adverse effect ona scenic vista? �7 �� �� �q
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b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not 0 0 0
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
� within a state scenic highway?
d Substantially degrade the existing visual character or 0
quality o[the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light orglare which 0 11
vvwu|d adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? �
Improvements are confined to existing structures and associated water system. Improvements are
designed to maintain the overall rural aesthetic pneeentonoite and are sensitive nn the surrounding natural
area. The project will not have amubstant|a| adverse effect on a scenic vista or degrade the existing visual
character of the site or its surroundings. The site is not immediately adjacent to or within the viewshed of
a state or county scenic highway. All work will be completed during the day and materials used will not
result in light or glare impacts during the day orevening.
It. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES:Would the project:
- Significant
potentially wth Lessmm
Significant wnigaoon Significant
Impact incorporation Impact No Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program o/the California Resources Agency.
� to non-agricultural use?
� b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or 0
� Williamson Act contract?
� 0 Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, 0 1:1 11 R]
� forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section
� 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources !
Code section 4S26). nr timberland zoned Timberland
� Production (as defined by Government Code section
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d) Result in the |nes o[ionst land or conversion o/forest
land to non-forest use?
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Les�Than
Significant
Potentially .wth Less�Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
m,p~' Incorporation /mn^w No impact
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, 0 0 0
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion
of Farmland, to non-agricultural use Vrconversion o/
forest land to non-forest use? �
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The project is not located on prime, unique or farmland of statewide importance, and does not conflict
with aVVi||iarnson Act contract ur the existing Resource Management zoning for the area. The existing
agricultural land use of cattle ranching will not be impacted by project construction. There will be no loss
or conversion of forest land. Improvements are designed to maintain the, overall rural aesthetic ofthe
structure and associated water system and are in keeping with the current agricultural uses present ons|he.
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criteria established 6wthe applicable air quality Potentially with Less Than
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mnama0enmemtmr air pollution control district nmaYb* Impact Incorporation /m** No Impact
relied upon to make the Km1lwvvkng determinations.
Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
� air quality plan?
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b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially 11 13 10 1:1 |
to an existing orprojected air quality violation?
0 Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any 0 11 13
criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal mr state ambient
air quality standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
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of people?
The project will not obstruct implementation of any applicable air quality management plans. Vehicle '
emissions and dust generated from project construction are considered less than significant due tothe snna|| �
scale (less than 1 acre)and temporary nature V/the project and limited use of vehicles and equipment to |
implement the project. The impact from the few vehicles and equipment to implement the project is
considered |msm than other construction projects likely to occur in the surrounding community such as road �
construction on Highvvay84 or an individual home or subdivision construction in the community of La �
Honda. No significant impacts to air quality are expected as a result of the project. No sensitive receptors
are located within or adjacent\othe project location. No objectionable odors are expected.
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—��u� �� �BIOLOGICAL-- project:
Potentially With Lea Than
signim"v waiga*i., omnixmm
Impact /m"pvm/o" Impact No Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified as
acandidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department ufFish and Game or U.S. Fish and
| Wildlife Service?
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The purpose of the project is to implement basic repairs to an existing residential structure and water well
� for use as a staff residence. All project work will he confined to the existing residential structure, water
� system, and road network and will Occur outside of wetland/riparian areas. The project may have impacts
to sensitive species during construction. Vehicles driving to and from the site (located approximately 0.25
mile from La Honda Rd.) on the Preserve may come in contact with an animal. There will beaminimal
amount of ground excavation work to install the storage tank and water lines. During this time, impacts to
animals in burrows may occur. Tu protect wildlife and plant species occurring within the Preserve, project
work will ha||ovv best management practices (described below) and require adherence to District
regulations tn protect and avoid impacts\obiological resources. To further avoid impacts, abio|m8ica|
monitor will be required to be ons|te immediately prior to and during all ground excavation work to
determine the presence o(and todirect avoidance of threatened and endangered species.
District Resource Management Best Management Prac
w District biologists will provide environmental training for construction crews and contractors that
� will be accessing the site. The training will include a brief review of wildlife and sensitive species
� that may occur within the preserve, sensitive species life history, field identification, habitat
� requirements, location of sensitive areas, possible fines for violations, avoidance measures, and
correction actions |f sensitive species are encountered.
� • Access to the construction site and construction staging areas will be limited to the minimum
� necessary to achieve the project goals and will be clearly marked prior to the beginning of
� construction.
° A speed limit of 15 mph on all Preserve roads will be maintained during construction.
* Any wildlife or cattle observed crossing the access road will be allowed to cross without
harassment.
* No pets will be allowed on the construction site.
w All hood and food-related trash will be enclosed in sealed trash containers at the end of each
workday and removed completely from the construction site once every three days.
• All equipment will be maintained such that there will be no leaks of automotive fluids such as
fuels, oils and solvents. Any h/m| or oil leaks will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of
properly.
Biological surveys conducted by District staff revealed the presence of single dusky-footed vvondst nest
adjacent to the project site, No other special status species were found present. A literature search
conducted utilizing the California Natural Resources Database (CNDD8) identified that the project is
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located within potential habitat for the San Francisco Garter Snake (SFGS). The project site is also located
within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's ^5Nh4-2" critical habitat unit for the California red-
legged frog(CKLF). Both species live in or near wetland areas and tend to stay near water, especially during
the dry summer months. Through numerous surveys tndate, SF[}S have not been observed using the
project area or the surrounding preserve. Although CRLF have not been observed at the project site, they
are found within the Preserve. This project does not include any construction within wetland/riparian
areas.
Special-Status Animal Sp�!cies
| Special-status animal species that have the potential to occur within or adjacent to the project area include:
California red-legged froQ(CRLF), San Francisco garter snake(SFGS), western pond turtle (A/PT)' dusky-
footed vvoodra(, Coho salmon, and s\ee|heuJ (rnu\, Information on natural history, potential for occurrence,
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and potential impacts tothe species that may be affected by this project are discussed in detail be|ovv
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California red-legged frog(Rana aurora draytonii)
� The California red-legged froo(CRLF) is |iobad as threatened under the federal endangered species act and is
designated as a California species of special concern. It is one of two subspecies of red-legged frog
endemic to the Pacific Coast. The[0|Fisdistributed throughout 26 counties in California, but ismost
abundant in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The project area is located within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's "SNk4-2" crihca| habitat
unit. This project does not result in negative impacts to existing[RLF critical habitat orproposed critical
habitat. CRLF habitat is characterized by dense, shrubby, riparian vegetation associated with deep pools in
creeks or rivers and ponds. CRLF can survive in temporarily dry seasonal bodies of water when permanent
water bodies or dense vegetation is nearby. The District has sampled fifteen ponds for CRLF in 2009, 2010,
and2O11 and have found [RLF within the Preserve.
Because CRLF occupy the Preserve, avoidance and mitigation measures have been incorporated that will
reduce the potential toaffect this species tna less than significant level. With the implementation ofthese
� measures, the project is not expected to result in injury or mortality to the CRLF or in any adverse affects to
/ its designated nr proposed critical habitat.
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The San Francisco Garter Snake (SFGS) is federally and state-listed as endangered and is a fully protected
� species under Section 5050 of the California Fish and Game Code. An aquatic subspecies of the common
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� garter snake and endemic to the San Francisco Bay Area, SFGS are distributed along the western San
' Francisco Peninsula from the southern San Francisco County border south to Waddell Lagoon south of A6o
Nuevo and as far east asthe Crystal Springs Reservoir Watershed. it often occurs with its primary prey
species, the [RLF; however, it will opportunistically prey on a variety of species including other frogs,
tadpoles, egg masses, newts, enna|| fish, salamanders, reptiles, snna|i mammals, birds and their eggs and
several small invertebrates.
� Preferred habitat for SFGS is comprised of densely vegetated areas close to water where the snake can
� retreat when disturbed. The species often occurs near ponds, marshes, streams and other wetlands
associated with cattails (Tvo6aspp.)' bulrushes (Anqph/sc/qous, Bu/6uxchoenus, /so/epis, Schoenoplectus
and Trichophorum spp.) and rushes Uuncus and Eleocharis spp,). Mating occurs shortly after they leave
their winter retreats in May and females give birth to live young between June and September. Species may
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hibernate near the coastal areas infossorialmammal burrows and other refuges, or remain active year-
round, weather permitting.
To date, noSRGS have been observed at the project site. Biological sun/eysmonductedin2006, and2O08,
2009, 2010 and 2011 did not reveal the presence of SFGS with in the preserve. Although the Preserve is
located within potential habitat for the snake, suitable habitat at the project she is ||nn|ted due to lack of
water features. However, due to the presence of potential SFGS habitat, all project vvurkvvi|| beconducted
assuming that the species may be encountered. Through implementation of GMPa, strict adherence to
District regulations, and avoidance or mitigation measures, the potential to affect this species is less than
significant. The project is not expected to result in harm, harrassnnent, injury, or mortality to the SFGS or
adversely affect its potential habitat..
Western Pond Turtle(Actimemymnmaroxmnata)
The Western Pond Turtle (WPT) is a federal and state species of concern. Pond turtles are primarily aquatic
and high ly dependent on basking sites such as logs or sunny slopes for thermoregu lation (Swaim, 2008).
VVPT range from northern Baja California north to the Puget Sound o(Washington state. Although they
spend much of their active time in water, nearby upland habitat is essential for female WPT to burrow and
deposit eggs.
WPT have been observed at the Preserve, however they have never been observed at the projects\te. The
nearest known ponds having VVPT are located over l mile away. |n the event that a western pond turtle i*
encountered, the District's 8MPs (|isted previously)will protect and avoid impacts tothis species.
San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat(Neotoma fuscipes amwectens)
� The Sari Francisco dusky-footed vvoodra1 is o state species of concern, VVoodrats are small mammals that
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| build nests made of sticks,typically at the base of trees and shrubs. The species prefers forested habitat
with a moderate canopy and brushy understory, particularly on the upper banks of riparian forests or
within poison-oak dominated yhrub|ands. The dusky-footed vvoudrak is known to head on a variety of
woody plants, fungi, flowers and seeds. Although the project is located primarily in a disturbed area, one
| woodrat nest was observed. To avoid impacts todusky'600ted vvoodrats, the woodrai nest will be flagged
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for avoidance..
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Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisotch)
Coho salmon are federally and state listed ayan endangered species. The species ranges from Santa Cruz
County, northward to Alaska. Coho salmon in San Mateo County are included in the listings for the Central
California Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (E5U). An ESU is based un genetic and regional climatic and
habitat conditions that can be distinguished from other regions within the species range, Coho salmon are
an anadromous (ocean going) species that begin life in coastal streams during the rainy season. Eggs are
� deposited in stream gravels and fertilized. Small "ky, emerge from the gravels and then gvuxv in the stream
for their first year.Juvenile "smo|ts" out-migrate into the ocean during the spring and early summer and will
� typically spend two yeas at sea before returning to their natal stream to spawn and die. Coho salmon
� populations have dramatically decreased as a result ofland use practices (timber harvesting, mining,
� agriculture, rural and urban development), water diversions, predation, and changing oceanic conditions. �
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The proposed project is |ocatedabove5an (3ve8orioC,eekvvithin (he5anGregndn [neekvvaUeohed. Coho
� salmon prefer low gradient streams for spawning and nearing. It is estimated that potential [ohosa|mon �
habitat exists within 1/2 mile of the project area based on stream topography and past [DFG inventories.
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Coho salmon populations from San Gregorio Creek were depressed in the 1960's and are believed to have
been lost from the watershed during the late 1970's and early 1980's. A few juvenile Coho salmon were
once again observed in the middle portion of the main stem of San Gregorio Creek in 2006, downstream of
the project area.
No impacts to Coho salmon or their habitat will result due to the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
previously approved by the CDFG and in use by the District. Adherence to the BMPs will prevent erosion
at the project site and downstream sedimentation that could otherwise affect Coho Salmon.
No significant direct or indirect impact to Coho Salmon habitat is expected as a result of project
construction. Construction activities are confined to existing: structures and water system and access to the
project site is confined to theexisting road network. The potential for the project to negatively impact this
species is considered less than significant.
Steelhead trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Steelhead trout are an anadromous form of rainbow trout that.spend part of their lives in the ocean before
returning back to streams to spawn. Steelhead range from Alaska to Southern California. Steelhead trout are
federally listed as threatened within the Central California Coast ESU, including San Mateo County.
Steelhead are an anadromous (ocean going) species that begin life in San Mateo County crustal streams
during the rainy season. Eggs are deposited in stream gravels and fertilized. Small "fry" emerge from the
gravels and then grow in the stream typically for one to three years.Juvenile "smolts" out-migrate into the
ocean during the spring and early summer where they spend between one and four years before returning
to their natal stream to spawn. Unlike Coho salmon, steelhead do not necessarily die after spawning, but
may once again move back to the ocean and return again to spawn. Steelhead have been documented
spawning in successive years, though rarely more than two. Steelhead trout are currently known to inhabit
San Gregorio Creek, below the project area.
Steelhead populations have also significantly decreased within the region due to the same factors as noted
above for Coho salmon. Steelhead can utilize steeper portions of the stream network than Coho salmon.
However, the proposed project is located above, but not directly on San Gregorio Creek.
No impacts to Steelhead or their habitat will result due to the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
previously approved by the CDFG and in use by the District.Adherence to the BMPs will prevent erosion
at the project site and downstream sedimentation that could otherwise affect Steelhead.
No significant direct or indirect impact to steelhead habitat is expected as a result of project construction.
Construction activities are confined to existing structures and water system and access to the project site is
confined to the existing road network. The potential for the project to negatively impact this species is
considered less than significant.
Impact BIO-1: Although California reel-legged frogs have been not observed at the project site, they
have been observed within the project area, and could potentially be harmed or harassed by project
implementation.
Impact BIO-2: Although San Francisco garter snake has not been observed at the project site, suitable
habitat is present within the project area indicating that snakes may be encountered and in need of
mitigation measures for avoidance.
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(1310-1) To avoid potential impacts to California red-legged frog nrSan Francisco garter snake, abiological
monitor will conduct a pre-construction survey immediately prior tuconstruction and be onsbe during aU
ground excavation work. The biological monitor will hand dig any burrows present in areas ofground �
| disturbance. The monitor will survey parking areas, staged equipment, access routes, and the project area
' prior to the beginning o/ground excavation work each day. The biological monitor will continue tosurvey
the project throughout each day ground excavation work is occurring. �
� (1310-2) If California red-legged hog or San Francisco garter snake is encountered, no vvn,k shall occur until
the frog or snake has left the area on its own, or until aqua|iUed wildlife biologist is consulted and �
| appropriate arrangements are made with United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the California �
Department uFFish and Game.
� b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat 0 0
or other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations orhv the California
Department ofFish and Game or U5 Fish and VVi|Wihe
Service? �
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d Have asubstantial adverse effect on federally protected 0
wetlands asdefined by Section 4O4 of the Clean Water
Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.)through direct removal, filling, hydrological �
� interruption, or other means?
Construction will occur during the dry season and will not adversely affect riparian areas, sensitive
natural communities, or wetlands. The project is confined to existing residential structures, associated
water system and access is allowed only on existing Preserve roads. RMPsvvi|| be hz||ovved to prevent
� dovvnstnaamerosion �
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d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
� resident or migratory fish or wildlife species o/with �
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,
or impede the use of native vviN|i6e nursery sites?
� The proposed project is located above Sari Gregorio [rmek. Native and migratory fish populations are
currently hmovvn to inhabit the creek, below the proposed project area. All ground disturbance and
earthwork on the site will be in accordance with the Erosion Control Plan developed by the Project Civil
� Engineer and included on the Project Civil Engineer's P|ansheets, as well as San Mateo Cnunty's �
i
� 5hormwater Pollution Prevention Program (5T<]PPP). Erosion control measures include the use of
� concrete washout basin below the proposed concrete tank pad site, fiber rolls tn dissipate runoff from soils �
disturbed by grading, and antabi|izcd construction entrance. Disturbed areas will be reseeded with native
plant species consistent with those in the surrounding area. Upon completion mf the project, all areas
subject to temporary ground disturbances, including storage and construction staging areas, and the like
shall be recontoured and revegeta(ed, if necessary, to promote restoration of the area. Adherence to these
measures will prevent |nnVocts to downstream resident and migratory Ash or wildlife. �
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e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting 0
biological resources, such asatree preservation policy or
ordinance?
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The project will not conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological reuourcas
0 Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat 171 0
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, ur other approved |mcu|, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
The project does not conflict with the 2010 San Gregorio Creek Watershed Management Plan. No other
habitat conservation plan, community conservation plan or local, regional, or state habitat conservation
plan has been developed for this area.
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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES RCES—���m�� t��� ^~���� �=Less =
Significant
pote=mor with Less Than
s/x"sc^". w»/*"/"" Significant
Impact /m^rp°ram= Impact No Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ofa El 0 �l
historical resource as defined in § 15064.5?
b) Cause substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to § lSO64.57
d Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological 0
resource orsite or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred 0 0
outside of formal cemeteries?
One known Native American site (a grinding rock) is located within the Preserve, but outside of the project
� area. Although the possibility of subsurface cultural resources exists, because the area of ground
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� disturbance |s small <27U feet o(linear Lnenching, 65 cubic yards of grading, depth� . �
� from one foot bzthree feet below ground), ground disturbance adthe project site is unlikely to yield any �
undiscovered archaeological orpaleontological resources. �
�
Impact/kRC-1,ARK-2:Although impacts tmcultural resources are unlikely due to the small nature of the
project, gnmmod disturbance may expose undiscovered subsurface archaeological or paleontological
� features. In order to prevent disturbance to undiscovered cultural resources,the fmDmvv[n0 mitigation
measures are recommended.
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(ARC-1) Implementation of the following measures would reduce potential impacts to cultural and
historical resources, including buried and unknown archeological, and paleontological resources to less-
than significant level:
* if any commonly recognized sensitive cultural resources such as human formed artifacts including
projectile points, grinding stones, bowls, baskets, historic bottles, cans, or trash deposits are
encountered during project construction,every reasonable effort shall be made to avoid the
resources.Work shall stop within 100 feet of the ob'ecf(s) and the contractor shall contact the
District. No work shall resume within lOOfee( until aqua|ified cultural and/or historical resources
expert can assess the significance of the find. �
� A reasonable effort will be made by the District to avoid or minimize harm to the discovery until
� significance is determined and an appropriate treatment can be identified and implemented.
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� Methods to protect finds include fencing and covering with protective material such as culturally �
� sterile soil or plywood. �
If vandalism is a1hreat 24'hnur security shall be provided.
Construction outside of the find location can continue during the significance evaluation period
and while mitigation for cultural and/or historical resources is being carried out, only ifaqualified �
cultural and/or historical resources export is pnesentonsite monitoring any additional subsurface �
excavations within 1O0 feet of the find. �
� w If resource cannot be avoided, aqua(i0ed cultural and/or historical resources expert will develop
an appropriate Action Plan for treatment to minimize or mitigate the adverse effects.The District
will not proceed with reconstruction activities within 1OO feet of the find until the Action Plan has
been reviewed and approved.
* The treatment effort required to mitigate the inadvertent exposure of significant cultural and/or
historical resources will beguided bya research design appropriate kl the discovery and potential
research data inherent in the resource in association with suitable field techniques and analytical
strategies.The recovery effort will be detailed in a professional report in accordance with current
professional standards. Any non-grave associated artifacts will b9curatedwith an appropriate
repository.
Project documents shall include 4 requirement that project personnel shall not collect cultural
� and/or historical resources encountered during construction. This measure is consistent with federal
� guideline 36CFRROO.l3(a) for invoking unanticipated discoveries.
� (ARC~2). |f human remains are encountered, a|| work within 100 feet of the remains shall cease
� immediately and the contractor shall contact the District. The District will contact the San Mateo County
�
� Coroner tn evaluate the remains, and follow the procedures and protocols set forth in §15064.5(e) ofthe
� [E[>AGuidelineg. No further disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie
adjacent remains shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition,
which shall be made within two working days from the time the Coroner is notified of the discovery,
| pursuant UzState Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. If
� the remains are determined to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage
� Commission (NAHC) vvithin 24 hours, which will determine and notify the Likely Descendant(MILD).
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� The MLD may recommend within 48 hours of their notification by the NAHC the means uf treating or
� disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and grave goods. in the event of difficulty
locating ak4LDmr failure of the kAL[}tu make a timely recommendation, the human remains and grave
goods shall be reburied with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject h>further
subsurface disturbance.
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VI —���u�d ���
Significarit
Potentially Willi L"axmu
s«^e,^", m^/n"./o" se"x/m^,
Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial 0 11
� adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, ordeath �
| involving: �
i) Rupture of known earthquake fault, as delineated on 0 0
the most recent Alquist-Pho|o Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued hv the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of known
� fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
� Publication 42'
1 ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 171
� iii)5eismnir'ne|ated Around failure, including liquefaction? M
� iv)Landslides? �� ��
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According to the California Geologic Survey, the project location has not been mapped for fault zones by
� the California Geological Survey under the/\|quist-Pro|o Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. However, the larger
| area surrounding the project site has been mapped on the &6indego Hill, Woodside, and Franklin Point
| ^ Seismic Hazard Zones Quadrangle maps. These maps indicate 'areas where previous occurrence of
� landslide movement, or local topographic, geologic, 8eoiechnica| and subsurface water conditions indicate
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/ a potential for permanent ground diap|acennenio.,
� Major active faults in the vicinity of the project area are the San Andreas and San C]regohofau|ts, which are
� located approximately 6 miles northeast and 5 miles southwest, respectively. Minor faults that may
possibly be active include the La Honda fault extending approximately 0.5 miles south of the community
� of La Honda northwest toward highway 92 and the Woodhaven fault approximately 4 miles north of the
� project area trending northwest (Brady 2004). Although there is the potential ho,on'mite fault rupture or
� severe ground shaking during a large magnitude earthquake, these risks are considered negligible and
highly unlikely in the project area during project construction. Project design and aproject location in on
unpopulated setting having no overhead hazards, and where no new permanent roads,trails or habitable
structures are proposed will prevent exposure of people or structures to pntenhal substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death from rupture of a known earthquake fault.
According to the Association of Bay Area Governments online liquefaction map, and San Mateo County �
Hazard and Mitigation maps, the project area has avery }Vw potential to experience liquefaction. !
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Although the proposed project is located in an area where landslides may occur, the project is not
expected to increase the potential for landslides. Construction ix|o existing facilities, earthwork involved is
for upgrades to the vvate,system and will be confined to the 6o(|ovvinQ�
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w Trenching for 270 linear feet for a domestic water (2') and electrical (1") PVC conduit from existing �
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house to existing well and proposed water storage tank �
• Grading of approximately 65 cubic yards nfsoil for scarification and compaction to prepare site �
adjacent to existing well for water tank and construction of one 18' x 18', 12" deep concrete pad to �
support proposed water storage tank
Cut, fill, and grading of material will be implemented in a manner to avoid the potential for landslide.
Work will be conducted during the dry season to reduce the possibility ofa rain driven landslide event.
Project plans were developed by a qualified Certified Engineering Geologist and a licensed Civil Engineer �
in order tudesign appropriate structure and water system improvements given the existing site conditions. �
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss oftopsoil? 0 11
r} Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, o, 0 0
that would become unstable as result of the project, and
potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18'1-B 11
of the Uniform Building Code (19y4), creating substantial '
risks to life orproperty?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of 0
septic tanks nr alternative waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste
water?
The project area is underlain by topsoil consisting of very dark grayish brown silty clay with scattered sand
and fine gravels varying in between about 2112 and 3 feet in thickness. Based on the plasticity and clay
content, the topsoil is considered to be highly expansive. However, hand bedrock was encountered
beneath the soil. Bedrock consists of very finegrained, well sorted, friable to weakly cemented sandstone.
Although the project aooaia |Vcatednnexpansivmsoi|, theendrositeisesseniia||yundedainbybodnock
� and the potential for liquefaction is considered to be nil (Treadwell and Rolo, 2011). Due to the presence
�
of shallow bedrock having very low potential for liquefaction, risks to life or property due to expansive
soils are considered less than significant.
�
/ All ground disturbance and earthwork on the site will be in accordance with the Erosion Control Plan
� developed by the Project Civil Engineer and included on the Project Civil Engineer's Plansheets, as well as,
� San Mateo County'* 6tornnw/ater Pollution Prevention Program (STOPPP). These measures include the use
�
� ofa concrete washout basin below the proposed concrete tank pad site, fiber rolls h>dissipate runoff from
soils disturbed by grading, and astabi|ized construction entrance toavoid soil erosion. Disturbed areas will
be reseeded with native plant species consistent with those in the surrounding area. Upon completion of
the project, all areas subject to temporary ground disturbances, including storage and construction staging
areas, temporary roads, and the like shall be recontoured and revegetated, if necessary, to promote
restoration of the area. Work will be conducted during the dry season to reduce the potential for soil
erosion or downstream movement during the rainy season. BMPs previously approved hy the[DFG and in
use by the District will also be employed to reduce the potential for soil erosion or loss of topsoil.
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Primary soils at the site are Tehana Member of the Purisirna Formation, characterized as a greenish-gray to
white or tan, mediurn-to very fine-grained sandstone and siltstone, with sorne interlayered silty mudstone.
No septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems will be installed as part of the project.
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Would project:^ec±: PotentiallyPotentiallywith Less Than �
sm"/nc^", wu/gaom s/gox/c^*
/mwm /mnrpvmu " Impact No Impact �
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or El 11 B 2 �
indirectly, that may have a significant impact onthe �
environment? �
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N Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation 13 El 0 R1 �
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases? �
To decrease the potential effects of climate change, California has enacted regulations such as the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill 32)to decrease emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2)and other
greenhouse gases (GNGs). The Scoping Plan for AB 32 includes a sustainable forest target as well as
voluntary actions that private and public landowners can implement to reduce C3HGs. These voluntary
actions include conserving hiodivesi\y, providing recreation, promoting sustainable forest management,
and utilizing fuel management strategies that can potentially reduce the risk ofcatastrophic Una.
The District's mission is
'T"o 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 educatinn.,
By buying and protecting open space lands in perpetuity, the District is preventing land use conversion �
from open space, including forested lands, which provide carbon sequestration benefits, into developed
� land. �
�
� The project consists of upgrades and repairs koan existing residential structure and water system. The small �
� scale and short timeframe of the project will be adding a negligible amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
The project does not conflict with a plan adopted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
� Vill. _ Less,Than
-- - Significant
� Would the project: pm*ntiu/' with Lemnm"
Significant Mitigation Significant
� un"(I /"mvomtiom /"p"o No Impact
� a} Create a significant hazard to the public mvthe
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
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b) Create a significant hazard to the pubUcmthe
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release ofhazardous
materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous oracutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-
quarter mile ofan existing or proposed school?
�
� d) Be located ona site which is included ona list of
� hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Governmen\ CodeSec(inn65962.Sand, p� anasuk, �
� �
would it create a significant hazard to the public orthe
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, El rl
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of public airport or public use airport, vvoo|d the
project result in auafety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
0 For a project within the vicinity nia private airstrip,
would the project result in asafoty hazard for people
oesidin8or working in the project area?
e9 Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an El
adopted emergency response plan o,emergency �
evacuation plan? �
|h) Expose people or structures k) asignificant risk o(loss,
injury or death invo|wingvvi|d|and fires, including where
| vvi|d|ande are adjacent bz urbanized areas orwhere
� residences are intermixed with vvi|d|ands?
Hazardous materials sampling of the structures revealed that asbestos is present in the entry way, hall
bathroom, and master bathroom and lead is present in the outside wall near the corner of the house. No
| other hazardous materials are known to exist onaiba. Abatement n/hazardous materials will be «nrnp|eked
�
by qualified abatement contractors in order to avoid exposure to persons or the environment. Properly
contained and abated hazardous materials will be transported to and from the project site using public and |
� Preserve roads.
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Contractors will h/||ov all necessary regulations involved in the transportation, storage, and abatement, of �
�
� hazardous materials. No public access is currently allowed to the project site and will not be allowed
during project comstruction. |ntheeven\anunin0endedspi|| orctherhazarduusnn^deria| incidentoccum,
District Rangers trained in first aid will be available as first responders to potential emergencies, until m
hazardous materials team can arrive. The District's radio and repeater system together with ranger and staff
availability on call 24 hours per day provides for effective communication for prompt notification to
emergency service providers in the event of a hazardous materials emergency, The nearest neighbors
� adjacent to the project area are 0.1 mile away. Due to the rural character oftheir property having few
� neighboring structures, and through the use of qualified contractors knowledgeable in working with,
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| transporting and abating hazardous materials, adjoining landowners will not hpaffected by hazardous
materials involved with the project.
Vehicle emissions and dust generated from project construction are considered less than significant due to
the snoa|| scale of the project. Few vehicles and equipment will be required to complete the structure and
water system improvements. Construction is confined \o one existing residential structure, garage, and
associated vvatersys(em. Ground disturbance is limited <o trenching for 270 linear feet, grading of
/ approximately 65 cubic yards of soil, and constructing one 18' x 18', 12' deep concrete pad.
The impact from construction vehicles and equipment is considered less than significant as compared to
other construction projects likely to occur in the surrounding community such as road construction on
Highway 84 o, new home orsubdivision construction in the community of La Honda. No significant
impacts to air quality are expected as a result of the project. No sensitive receptors including schools are
located within one quarter mile of the project location.
� The project is not within an area affected by an airport land use plan, within two miles of an airport, or �
within the vicinity of private airstrip. Project implementation will not interfere with any emergency
response plans, or evacuation plan.
According to the Calfire, the project area is located in a moderate fire hazard zone, based on vegetation
type (fuel loading), slope and weather. This designation notwithstanding, the projectnvou|dnu(changethe
degree of exposure to wildfires, Equipment operation has the potential to ignite fires; however adequate
� fire suppression tools including an "ABC" fire extinguisher and hand tools will be required on site during �
the project to extinguish any accidental ignitions. During periods of high fire danger, no vehicles having
catalytic converters shall be allowed off o[established roadways. In addition, District Ordinance 93-1,
Section 4V4, prohibits fires and smoking on District lands. District Rangers trained infire-fighting
techniques and carrying fire suppression equipment regularly patrol the Preserve. District staff are often first
responders to fire emergencies, with the primary fire protection failing Uo[a|five, County Fire Departments,
and municipal fire protection agencies. The District's radio and repeater system together with ranger patrols |
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and staff on cal 24 hours per day provides for effective communication for prompt notification to
emergency service providers in the event of a wildland fire or emergency response call. The short.duration
of the project and on site fire suppression capabilities reduce this potential impact to less than significant.
__ _ �____G AND WATER QUALITY —W_uYd the Less Tha
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smaca"/ �
project: Potentially with Lperha" |
s/mnmo"t wuganv" s/«mncxm
/owam /"mrp,c^/"n /mnp, No Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards ur waste discharge 13 13 1:1 21
requirements?
b} Substantially deplete groundwater supplies orinterfere �� �1 ��
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substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
vvmu|d be a net deficit in aquifer volume or lowering of
the local groundwater table |mvm{ (m.0., the production rate
of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to level which
would not support existing land uses nr planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
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d Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site 13 0 11 2
or area, including through the alteration of the course ofa
stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on-cxoff-yite!
d} Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site 0 11
or area, including through the alteration uf the course o/a
stream or river, o/ substantially increase the rate o,
amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on-oroff-sike?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
� capacity o/existing or planned s1ornnvvaterdrainage
�
� ayshemsnr provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
0 Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? 0 rl 11 �
g] Place housing within a 100-yearflood hazard area as 0
mapped ona federal Flood Hazard Boundary orFlood
� Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map?
h) Place within a 108-yearNood hazard area structures 0 13 0 0
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
|> Expose people or structures(oa significant risk ofloss, 13 0 Z
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding asa
nesu|tnf the tai|uneo/a levee orJam?
j> Inundation hvaeiche, tsunami, nrmudflow? 0 R]
The project involves upgrades tnexisting nesidanhal structures and associated water system upgrades at
site located above San Gregorio Creek. All ground disturbance and earthwork on the site will be in
accordance with the Erosion Control Plan developed by the Project Civil Engineer and included on the
Project Civil Engineer's P|ansheets, as well as San MateoCounty^s Stormvvater Pollution Prevention
Program (STOPPP). These measures include the use of a concrete washout basin below the proposed
concrete tank pad site, fiber rolls todissipate runoff from soils disturbed by grading, and estabi|ized
construction entrance tm avoid soil *rosion. Disturbed areas will be reseeded with native plant species
consistent with those in the surrounding area. Upon completion of the project, all areas subject to
temporary ground disturbances, including storage and construction staging areas, temporary roads, and the
like shall he necontoured and revegetaked to their original state, if necessary, to promote restoration of the
area. Work will be conducted during the dry season to reduce the potential for poi} erosion or downstream
movement during the rainy season. Bh4Py previously approved by the [DFG and in use by the District will
also be employed to reduce the potential for soil erosion or loss oftopsoil.
The project will not violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirement. Because disturbed �
areas will be re-contoured, the existing drainage pattern of the site will not be altered. Nu streams mr rivers
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will be altered. Adherence to Qk4PS during project construction will avoid impacts ho water quality and
hydrology that could otherwise meu{L
Installation of the 4,900 gallon water storage tank fed by an existing well will provide for groundwater
storage. However, due to the relatively srna|| size of the tank and limited use by one domestic resident, it is
not expected to substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge. Installation of the vva1nr tank and ongoing use of the water well will comply with Chapter 4.68
Wells, nf the San Mateo County Ordinance Code.
No housing will be placed in the 1OU year Ooodp(ainas a result ofthe project. Due tothe project location,
no risk of inundation from seiche,tsunanni or rnudOnvv is expected to occur. Because water currently drains
� away from the site without flooding, and no changes 1othe existing drainage pattern will occur,there is no
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significant risk of human injury ordeath from downstream flooding. Any downstream sediment orwater
� inundation would dissipate locally within the Preserve before reaching populated area or public road
� system.
Duck) implementation of QMPs' adherence to erosion control plans, San Mateo County STC>PP, San
Mateo County Ordinance Code, and implementation of nevege1ak|un plan, less than significant impacts
are expected to hydrology and water quality at the project siteand downstream of the project avea.
X. LAND USE AND PLANNING -Wom]dthe ^e��� Less Than
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pmemianr with Less Than
s/w./nca"' ^m,.uoono s/»n/ma",
Impact Incorporation Impact w^/m*m`
a) Physically divide anestablished community? 11 0 0 2
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ri
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(inc|uding' but not limited tothe general plan, specific
plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding nr mitigating an
environmental effect?
d Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or 13 2
� natural community conservation plan?
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� The project is located in a rural setting within an open space preserve and does not physically divide on
established community. The project is consistent with the San Mateo County General Plan in that the
Preserve is designated General Open Space and is currently used for agricultural grazing. No impact to the
onoite grazing operation will occur asa result of the project. Current and continued use ofthe land for
cattle grazing remains consistent with San Mateo [ounty's General Plan. The project area is consistent with
the San Mateo County Zoning Regulation in that the Preserve i* on land zoned Resource Management
(RM). Within the RM Zone, agriculture, livestock raising and grazing, and public recreation are permitted
uses. The omsit* residential structure is intended for use by District staff to assist with monitoring ongoing
grazing activities and future public recreational use of the Preserve. The proposed project complies with all
environmental quality criteria identified within the Zoning Regulations for the RM zone including, water �
resources, cultural resources, primary scenic resources areas, fish and wildlife habitat and all �
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environmental regulations for emissions of air pollutants, introduction of noxious odors, noise levels,
| changes in vegetationc*ver erosion control, and effects to wildlife resources, The proposed projectis
/ considered a compatible use within the RM zone, because b will not result in new development, will not
impact the existing cattle grazing operation, and will aid in the development offuture public recreational
use of the area. Project activities do not conflict with the San Mateo County General Plan or Zoning
Regulations for the RM zone. The project does not conflict with the 2010 San Gregorio Creek Watershed
Management Plan. No other habitat conservation plan, community conservation plan or local, regional, or
state habitat conservation plan has been developed for this area,
XIAINERAL RESOURCES � n"
—W�'mldthe project: �= "�
o.g"mmm
Polentia//, with Less Than
Significant mmm"/mm s«omx.am
/mp(t '.=v,v"000" Impact w^/mp°,
i a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral 0 0 0 IZI
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss wf availability ofa local y'imnportamk 0 0 0 �n
mineral resource recovery site delineated onalocal
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
No mineral resources locally important or of value to the region are designated on local general or land
use plans o/are known ko occur ak the project site.
X111. NOISE—WmulWthe project result /n: Less Than
Potentially with Less Than
sig.,/n=u"' w/mo*/o" s/g.amo,
/nIpau /*"rp^wo"" /mna' wv/"wu/
| a) Exposure of persons toor generation of noise levels in
� excess of standards established in the local general plan
� or noise ordinance, or applicable standards ofother
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� agencies? �
b) Exposure of persons tonrgeneration of excessive 13 1:1 0
groondbn,ne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
� d A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
� in the project vicinity above levels existing without the �
project?
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/ d) /\ substantial temporary ur periodic increase inambient E7 0 11
� noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing �
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e) For a project located within anairport land use plan or, 11 11 [�
� where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of public airport orpublic use airport, would the
project expose people residing orworking in the project
area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity ofa private airstrip, 0 21
would the project expose people residing or working in
� the project ansatoexces9ivanoise (eve\s7
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� According tu the San Mateo County General Plan Noise Element, significant noise impacts occur when the
noise levels are equal to or above 60 Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL). Exterior noise exposure
levels of 70 CMEL or greater are considered significant for residential developments according tothe State
of California. Within the Preserve, current ambient noise levels are well under60 CMEL' Noise-generating
activities such as driving of vehicles to the project area, and operation o/vehicles and equipment would
occur during daytime hours on existing roads within the remote setting of the Preserve, well removed from
nearby residences.
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Groundborne vibration and groundborne noise levels will be confined to the projectsiHr. Wupemonsana
located immediately adjacent ho the project s|te, sothevevvil| benoi/npact. Nopermnanendinoreasein
ambient noise levels will occur. During project implementation vehicles and equipment will generate �
temporary increases in noise levels. However, given that project work will occur in remote portion of the �
La Honda Creek{]pen Space Preserve that is currently dosed to public use,the temporary, short-term �
increase in noise will result in a less than significant impact. The project is not located within an airport �
land use plan or within two miles ofwn airport orprivate airstrip.
� —�Vw�U� k���project: Less Than
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Potentially with Less Thin �
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
� a) Induce substantial population 4nzvvh in an area, either ri
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and �
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension �
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of roads or other inkaytructune)?
b) Displace suba[ankial numbers of existing housing, 171
� necessitating the construction of replacement housing
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elsewhere?
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d Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
� monstouc1ionm/replacement housing elsewhere?
The project consists of upgrades and repairs to an existing residence and water system. Use of the existing �
� residence is in keeping with historic use of the structure and will not result in population growth, or �
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Potentially with uonan
Significant Mitigation su*mw"
Impact m,"nmpw" Impact NO Impact
| a) Would the
project
� p, 'ect result in substantial adverse physical 0 0 0 RI
� impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new orphysically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, |n order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
Fire protection? 11 13 11 21
Police protection? 11 13 rl
Schools? 11
Parks? 11 11 E3 0
Other public facilities? 11 11 El 10
The project consists of upgrades and repairs to an existing residence and water system and will not require
� the need for new or physically altered government or public facilities (including schools and parks), or
additional fire or police protection. The vvatertank vvi|| provide vvaterfor a/nergency use by District and
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| supporting agency fire staff in the event ofa five.
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� RECREATION ��r�n
� smomm*
potentially with Less rhao
Significant Mitigation Significant
/mna" /"(vrporatm" /mn"d w"/rnvact
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� a) Would the project increase the use ufexisting 0 0 0
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration o[the
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� facility would occur orbeaccelerated? �
� b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require
� U� um���on or ��m��inna| ��|��
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which might have an adverse physical effect onthe
environment?
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The project area is currently closed to public access and recreational use. However, once complete, the
project will result in habitable housing for District staff to provide an additional and ongoing presence and �
monitoring mffuture public recreation use. �
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project: L�sm- S4pm,w,
pme u»/v with Less Than
! Significant wwmom" significant
/mPar /"x,rpmranvn Impact No Impact
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance nrpolicy
establishing measures uf effectiveness for the performance
of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of
transportation including Mass transit and non-motorized
travel and relevant components of the circulation system,
including but not limited to intersections, streets,
highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and
� mass transit?
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b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management
program, including, but not limited to level of service
standards and travel demand measures, or other standards
established by the county congestion management agency
for designated roads orhighways?
c) Result |na change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels orachange in location that
results insubstantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due k»a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ri
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� Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs 0
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
Due tnthe snna|| scale of the project, only a few additional vehicles will be traveling onthe roads toand
from the project site. The number of vehicles and trips to the site are not expected to increase traffic tothe �
surrounding area any more than occurrence of a similar small scale single event (such as a cattle roundup, �
school field trip, private party, or other local events). No change in aircraft patterns is expected as a result
� of the project. A temporary construction staging and parking area located adjacent to and below the project
site will allow organized assembly of vehicles and equipment to ensure that Preserve roads and trails �
� remain open to routine Ranger patrol and to allow for through access in the event of an emergency. The
� /pr '�ctdomsno\ conf|i/�vvi�hanyadupk�dp|ansnrpro�runnssuppo�inAa|gernadvetrans�o��iiun.
. �
Less than
�/UU —��mnUd the
project: Potentially -wim Less rKin
sgniticant Mitigation Significant
/mpa(t /"(orpun^m° Impact No Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements ofthe 11 0 17
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction o(new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing �
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d Require or result in the construction of new storm vva\cr R1
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant �
environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available toserve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are �
now or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result inm determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves nrmay serve the project that it has �
adequate capacity to serve the pr(dec1's projected demand
in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
0 Be served by landfill with sufficient permitted capacity
to accommodate the project'ssolid waste disposal needs?
vd Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and 0 [�
� regulations related to solid waste?
The project involves upgrades toexisting residential structures and associated water system upgrades at a
� site located above San Gre8orioCmeek. Upgrades will not exceed wastewater treatment requirements or �
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� require construction or expansion of new wastewater treatment fa«i|ity. No new storm water drainage
facilities or expansion ofsturnnwater facilities will occur. Well kse\inA revealed that the existing well is
capable of producing 4 gallons per minute vvhi}a San Mateo County requirements for u residence only
require 2.5 gallons per minute, thus water from the existing well is sufficient to supply the existing �
residence. No new or expanded entitlements are needed. Wastewater from the residence will be served by �
an existingonsihe septic system having adequate capacity. Waste disposal from both construction and �
� ongoing use of the residence will be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate �
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ongoing solid waste disposal needs. Project cun»1nuc1ion, |ongtermha6h/tiono/thereeidcnce, anduseof �
the water system will comply with federal, state, and local statues and regulation related (osolid waste. �
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Significant �
! Potentially with Less Than �
Significant mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
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a) Does the project have{h* potenda| todegradethequdity ri
u/the environment, substantially reduce the habitat ofa �
fish or wildlife species, cause o fish or wildlife population
! to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant nr animal community, reduce the number or �
restrict the range of rare or endangered plant oranimal �
or eliminate important examples m(the major periods of
California history 4rprehistory?
The purpose of the project is to implement basic repairs to an existing residential structure and water well
� for use as staff residence which will increase the District's ability to monitor public safety and resource
conditions in the Pnesen/e.. All ground disturbance and earthwork nn the site will bein accordance with the
Erosion Control Plan developed by the Project Civil Engineer and San k4a|em Cuunty's 8iornnvva$er
Pollution Prevention Program (ST[)PPP). Upon completion of the project, all areas subject to temporary
ground disturbances, including storage and construction staging areas, temporary roads, and the like shall
be pecontoured and vevegetated, if necessary, to promote restoration of the area.
To protect wildlife and plant species occurring within the Preserve, pnVort work will hn|{ovv best
management practices and require adherence to District regulations to avoid impacts to biological
resources. implementation of mitigation measures will prevent substantial impacts to native fish, wildlife,
and rare plants species and their habitats.
Adhering to mitigation measures will prevent impacts tocultural, historical and paleontological resources
that may represent important periods o/California history orprehistory.
b) Does the project haveirnpact that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
� considerable" means that the incremental effects nFa
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project are considerable when viewed in connection with
� the effects of past projects, the effects of other current �
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� Analysis ofcumulative impacts identifies existing and possible future projects that may produce related
impacts, and then examines how the proposed project and these possible future open space management
| actions may combine to act cumulatively. The habitability upgrades for the staff residence will result in
� District staff having an increased presence on the Preserve which will improve public safety and
monitoring ofresources on the Preserve. Short-term impacts resulting from construction one minor and
have a less than significant cumulative impact.
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� cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
Project implementation will not result in substantial direct and indirect substantial adverse impacts to
human beings. Contractors and District staff will wear personal protective equipment during project �
construction. As designed, the house and water system improvements will make the existing residence �
! habitable and is therefore an impruve/nentho the existing condition.
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| Earthquake Fault Zoning Act with Index to Earthquake Fault Zones Maps, Interim Revision 2007. Available upon
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Understanding, Routine Maintenance, AUtachmentB, Best Management Practices and standard Operating �
Procedures for Routine Maintenance Activities in Water Courses 2007. Available upon request from
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
Folger House Remodel and Water System Improvements
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
State Clearinghouse Number: TBD
San Mateo County, CA
July 21, 2011
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
LA HONDA OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
FOLGER HOUSE REMODEL AND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
This mitigation monitoring program (MMP) includes a brief discussion of the legal basis
and purpose of the program, a key to understanding the monitoring matrix, discussion and
direction regarding noncompliance complaints, and the mitigation monitoring matrix itself.
LEGAL BASIS AND PURPOSE OF THE MITGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Public Resources Code (PRC) 21081.6 requires public agencies to adopt mitigation
monitoring or reporting programs whenever certifying and environmental impact report or
mitigated negative declaration. This requirement facilitates implementation of all mitigation
measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.
MONITORING MATRIX
The following pages provide a series of tables identifying the mitigations incorporated into
the Folger House Remodel and Water System Improvements Project at La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve (the project). These mitigations are reproduced from the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the project. The columns within the tables have the following
meanings:
Number: The number in this column refers to the Initial Study section where
the mitigation is discussed.
Mitigation: This column lists the specific mitigation identified within the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Timing: This column identifies at what point in time, review process, or phase
the mitigation will be completed. The mitigations are organized by
order in which they appear in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Who will This column references the District staff that will ensure
verify? implementation of the mitigation.
Agency/ This column references any public agency or District Department
Department with which coordination is required to ensure implementation of the
Consultation: mitigation. California Department of Fish and Game is listed as
CDFG. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is listed as
USFWS.
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Verification: This column will be initialed and dated by the individual designated
to confirm implementation.
NONCOMPLIANCE COMPLAINTS
Any person or agency may file a complaint asserting noncompliance with the mitigation
measure associated with the project. The complaint shall be directed to the District's
General Manager in written form, providing specific information on the asserted violation.
The General Manager shall cause an investigation and determine the validity of the
complaint; if noncompliance with the mitigation has occurred, the General Manager shall
cause appropriate actions to remedy any violation. The complainant shall receive written
confirmation indicating the results of the investigation or the final action corresponding to
the particular noncompliance.
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Who will Department Verification
Number Mitigation Timing verify? or Agency (Date&
Consultation Initials)
Mitigation (BIO- 1)To avoid potential impacts to California red-legged frog and Prior to and during District N/A
in Section San Francisco garter snake, a biological monitor will conduct a pre- ground excavation Planner
IV(a). construction survey immediately prior to construction and be onsite work each day.
during all ground excavation work. The biological monitor will hand
dig any burrows present in areas of ground disturbance.The monitor
will survey parking areas, staged equipment, access routes, and the
project area prior to the beginning of ground excavation work each
day. The biological monitor will continue to survey the project
throughout each day ground excavation work is occurring.
Mitigation (BIO-2) If California red-legged frog or San Francisco garter snake is Prior to and during District Wildlife
in Section encountered, no work shall occur until the frog or snake has left the project construction Planner Biologist,
IV(a). area on its own, or until a qualified wildlife biologist is consulted and each day. USFWS,and
appropriate arrangements are made with United States Fish and CDFG.
Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game.
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Who will Department Verification
Number Mitigation Timing verify? or Agency (Date&
Consultation Initials)
Mitigation (ARC-1) Implementation of the following measures would reduce Throughout project District N/A
in Section potential impacts to cultural and historical implementation. Planner
V(b). resources, including buried and unknown archeological, and
paleontological resources to a less-than significant level:
• If any commonly recognized sensitive cultural resources such
as human formed artifacts including projectile points, grinding
stones, bowls, baskets, historic bottles,cans, or trash deposits
are encountered during project construction, every reasonable
effort shall be made to avoid the resources. Work shall stop
within 100 feet of the object(s) and the contractor shall contact
the District. No work shall resume within 100 feet until a
qualified cultural and/or historical resources expert can assess
the significance of the find.
• - A reasonable effort will be made by the District to avoid or
minimize harm to the discovery until significance is
determined and an appropriate treatment can be identified and
implemented. Methods to protect finds include fencing and
covering with protective material such as culturally sterile soil
or plywood.
• If vandalism is a threat, 24-hour security shall be provided.
• Construction outside of the find location can continue during
the significance evaluation period and while mitigation for
cultural and/or historical resources is being carried out, only if
a qualified cultural and/or historical resources expert is present
onsite monitoring any additional subsurface excavations within
100 feet of the find.
• If a resource cannot be avoided,a qualified cultural and/or
historical resources expert will develop an appropriate Action
Plan for treatment to minimize or mitigate the adverse effects.
The District will not proceed with reconstruction activities
within 100 feet of the find until the Action Plan has been
reviewed and approved.
• The treatment effort required to mitigate the inadvertent
exposure of significant cultural and/or historical resources will
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Consultation Initials)
Mitigation (ARC-1 continued)
in Section be guided by a research design appropriate to the discovery
V(b). and potential research data inherent in the resource in
association with suitable field techniques and analytical
strategies. The recovery effort will be detailed in a professional
report in accordance with current professional standards. Any
non-grave associated artifacts will be curated with an
appropriate repository.
• Project documents shall include a requirement that project
personnel shall not collect cultural and/or historical resources
encountered during construction. This measure is consistent
with federal guideline 36 CFR 800.13(a)for invoking
unanticipated discoveries.
Mitigation (ARC-2). If human remains are encountered,all work within 100 feet Throughout project District N/A
in Section of the remains shall cease immediately and the contractor shall contact implementation. Planner
V(b). the District. The District will contact the San Mateo County Coroner to
evaluate the remains, and follow the procedures and protocols set
forth in §15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further disturbance
of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent
remains shall occur until the County Coroner has made a
determination of origin and disposition,which shall be made within
two working days from the time the Coroner is notified of the
discovery, pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5
and Public Resources Code Section 5097,98. If the remains are
determined to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC)within 24 hours,which will
determine and notify the Most Likely Descendant(MILD). The MILD
may recommend within 48 hours of their notification by the NAHC
the means of treating or disposing of,with appropriate dignity, the
human remains and grave goods. In the event of difficulty locating a
MILD or failure of the MLD to make a timely recommendation, the
human remains and grave goods shall be reburied with appropriate
dignity on the roe in a location not subject to further subsurface
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Open Space District
R-11-84
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 8
AGENDA ITEM
Approve the Lease and Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust and authorize
the waiver of the District's right of first refusal for the Carilli property, located in Hendry's
Creek as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, at
20610 Aldercroft Heights Road, Los Gatos in unincorporated Santa Clara County(Santa Clara
County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 558-27-007, 558-27-008, and 558-5 -005)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), as set out in this report.
2. Authorize the General Manager or his designee to waive the District's right of first refusal
for Peninsula Open Space Trust's purchase of the Carilli property.
3. Authorize the General Manager to sign the Lease and Management Agreement with
Peninsula Open Space Trust for the Carilli Property
4. Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan contained in this report, including naming
the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve.
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SUMMARY
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) is proposing to enter into a lease and
management agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) to manage the Carilli Property
anticipated to be purchased by POST. The District is also proposing to waive its right of first
refusal for two of the Carilli properties to allow POST's purchase to proceed. The following
report presents a description of the Carilli Property, a Preliminary Use and Management Plan, the
environmental review, the terms and conditions, and the financial impacts of the proposed
transaction.
R-11-22 Page 2
DISCUSSION
The 117.14 acre Carilli property is located east of the Lexington Reservoir in the middle portion
of the Hendry's Creek canyon. In 1990, the District purchased a 70 acre property from Mr.
Carilli along Weaver Road forming the upper watershed of Hendry's Creek(see report R-90-29).
As part of this transaction, the District received a right of first refusal on 116 acres of the Carilli
property(Parcel I and 2 on the attached map). In 2007, Mr. Carilli purchased an adjoining one
acre parcel identified as Parcel 3 on the attached map.
Because Hendry's Creek bisects the length of the subject property, the Santa Clara Valley Water
District(Water District) is interested in partnering with the District to protect this watershed.
POST has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the Carilli property while the
District works with the Water District on a potential purchase partnership to eventually purchase
the property from POST. More information on this potential partnership will be brought to the
Board of Directors at a later date.
POST's purchase of the Carilli property will consist of two separate transactions which will
allow the seller to vacate residences and remove and dispose of all structures, trailers,personal
property and debris from the property before each parcel is conveyed to POST free and clear of
occupants and most improvements. The proposed lease and management agreement would go
into effect at the time each property is transferred to POST. POST's purchase of Parcel I and 2
is contingent upon the District waiving its right of first refusal for each of these parcels.
Property Description
The 117.14 acre Carilli property is located east of Lexington Reservoir in the middle and upper
portions of Hendry's Creek canyon(see attached map). The property is bounded by 2009 POST
(Moore)property addition to the north(see report R-09-14) and the Cathedral Oaks area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve to the south and east. Private properties border the property to
the west and along its southeastern corner. The property is accessible from a deeded access road
which runs along Hendry's Creek through the private property to the west via Aldercroft Heights
Road. Hendry's Creek is a year-round creek which flows from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
into Lexington Reservoir. The property is characterized by steep north and south facing forested
side slopes, several tributaries, drainages and springs, all of which flow into Hendry's Creek
canyon. Vegetation on the property includes bay, big leaf maple, sycamore, white alder, oaks
and some Douglas fir. The upper south facing slopes include chamise chaparral and sagebrush.
Common mammals in the chaparral community include black-tailed deer, bobcat, mountain lion,
and brush rabbit. Trout up 12 inches in length migrate upstream from Lexington Reservoir and
have been spotted in Hendry's Creek. The property also provides potential yellow-legged and
red-legged frog habitat. The Hendry's Creek canyon is a natural extension of the Preserve
because of its watershed and a wildlife corridor values.
Existing Structures and Improvements
A dirt access road traverses approximately two-thirds of the length of the property along the
north side of Hendry's Creek. Numerous unpermitted structures and trailers in poor to fair
condition are located along this road. At the eastern boundary of Parcel 1, a golf green
approximately one acre in size was built by the current property owner. The only public utility
R-11-22 Page 3
serving the property is telephone lines. As a part of POST's purchase of the Carilli property, all
structures, improvements, personal property and debris will be removed by the seller.
USE AND MANAGEMENT
Planning Considerations
The property is located in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County and zoned HS
(Hillside), requiring a 20- to 160-acre minimum lot size based upon a slope density formula. The
property consists of three legal parcels. Parcel 1 is approximately 78 acres, and parcel 2 is
approximately 38 acres. Parcel 3 is a legal, non-conforming 1 acre parcel. Each of these parcels
is accessed from a dirt driveway via Aldercroft Heights Road. Most of the property is steeply
sloping canyon and riparian zone.
Preliminary Use and Management Plan (Next Steps)
The Preliminary Use and Management Plan would take effect at the close of escrow for each
parcel, and remain effective until the Plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management
Plan or Master Plan is approved for the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve. The Preliminary Use and Management Plan represents a status quo approach to
management. The property would be maintained in its current condition, with no changes
anticipated. If changes to land use or the physical environment are proposed in the future, the
plan would be subject to further environmental review and public input.
Public Access: Closed to public use.
Signs and Site Install private property and preserve boundary signs where appropriate.
Security: Work with law enforcement officials to secure the property.
Structures and No structures or major improvements will be present on the property at the
Improvements: time the lease and management agreement goes into effect.
Patrol: Routinely patrol the property.
Name: Name the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve.
Dedication: Withhold dedication of the property as open space at this time.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Project Description
The proposed project consists of the waiver of the District's right of first refusal, lease of 117.14-
acre private property to the District to manage for open space preservation purposes, and the
concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan to manage the property as part
of the District's Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The District would manage the property
under the terms of a lease and management agreement that keeps the land in a natural condition
and closed to the public.
R-11-22 Page 4
CEQA Determination
The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is
categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) under Article 19,
Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as follows:
Section 15301 exempts operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor
alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or
topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the
time of the lead agency's determination. Under the terms of the License and Management
Agreement and the proposed Preliminary Use and Management Plan, there will be no expansion
of use, and the property will remain in a natural condition and closed to public use.
The project is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility the actions may
have a significant effect on the environment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
POST has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to purchase the three Carilli parcels
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totaling of 117.14 acres. The District holds a right of first refusal over Carilli's Parcels 1 and 2.
POST's purchase of Parcels 1 and 2 is contingent upon the District waiving its right of first
refusal
The lease and management agreement has a one-year term allowing the District to patrol and
manage the property as public open space. The lease will take effect for each parcel at the time
POST closes escrow on the purchase of each of the separate parcels which make up the entirety
of the 117.14 acre Carilli property. POST anticipates closing on Parcel 3 and Parcel 2 on
September 19, 2011, and Parcel 1 on or before January 31, 2012. As part of POST's separate
purchase agreement with Mr. Carilli, each parcel is to be delivered free and clear of occupants,
structures, personal property and debris before the close of escrow. The District will be solely
responsible for managing the property during the lease term, and will be allowed to install gates
and appropriate signage and fencing as the District determines is necessary, and to patrol the
property and enforce District ordinances. The District will be responsible for preserving the
existing character of the property, but will not be obligated to make any material capital
improvements to the property. A lease fee of$7,100 will be charged to the District by POST.
The District's General Manager will have the authority to extend the lease for an additional one
year term. Any extension of the lease term would be reported back to the Board at the next
available meeting as an informational item.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Property owners adjacent to or surrounding the subject property have been mailed written notice
of the proposed lease and management agreement. Public notice was provided as required by the
Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
R-11-22 Page 5
NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the District Board of Directors, the General Manager will execute the lease
and management agreement and return one original agreement to POST for its records. The
District's Foothills Field Office will include the property into the patrol and management of the
Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Attachments:
1. Map
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Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager
Contact person:
Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager
Graphics prepared by:
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Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
R-1 1-84
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 8
AGENDA ITEM
Approve the Lease and Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust and authorize
the waiver of the District's right of first refusal for the Carilli property, located in Hendry's
Creek as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, at
20610 Aldercroft Heights Road, Los Gatos in unincorporated Santa Clara County(Santa Clara
County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 558-27-007, 558-27-008, and 558-51-005)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), as set out in this report.
2. Authorize the General Manager or his designee to waive the District's right of first refusal
for Peninsula Open Space Trust's purchase of the Carilli property.
3. Authorize the General Manager to sign the Lease and Management Agreement with
Peninsula Open Space Trust for the Carilli Property
4. Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan contained in this report, including naming
the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve.
SUMMARY
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) is proposing to enter into a lease and
management agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST)to manage the Carilli Property
anticipated to be purchased by POST. The District is also proposing to waive its right of first
refusal for two of the Carilli properties to allow POST's purchase to proceed. The following
report presents a description of the Carilli Property, a Preliminary Use and Management Plan, the
environmental review,the terms and conditions, and the financial impacts of the proposed
transaction.
R-1 1-22 Page 2
DISCUSSION
The 117.14 acre Carilli property is located east of the Lexington Reservoir in the middle portion
of the Hendry's Creek canyon. In 1990, the District purchased a 70 acre property from Mr.
Carilli along Weaver Road forming the upper watershed of Hendry's Creek(see report R-90-29).
As part of this transaction, the District received a right of first refusal on 116 acres of the Carilli
property(Parcel I and 2 on the attached map). In 2007, Mr. Carilli purchased an adjoining one
acre parcel identified as Parcel 3 on the attached map.
Because Hendry's Creek bisects the length of the subject property, the Santa Clara Valley Water
District(Water District) is interested in partnering with the District to protect this watershed.
POST has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the Carilli property while the
District works with the Water District on a potential purchase partnership to eventually purchase
the property from POST. More information on this potential partnership will be brought to the
Board of Directors at a later date.
POST's purchase of the Carilli property will consist of two separate transactions which will
allow the seller to vacate residences and remove and dispose of all structures, trailers,personal
property and debris from the property before each parcel is conveyed to POST free and clear of
occupants and most improvements. The proposed lease and management agreement would go
into effect at the time each property is transferred to POST. POST's purchase of Parcel I and 2
is contingent upon the District waiving its right of first refusal for each of these parcels.
Property Description
The 117.14 acre Carilli property is located east of Lexington Reservoir in the middle and upper
portions of Hendry's Creek canyon(see attached map). The property is bounded by 2009 POST
(Moore)property addition to the north(see report R-09-14) and the Cathedral Oaks area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve to the south and east. Private properties border the property to
the west and along its southeastern comer. The property is accessible from a deeded access road
which runs along Hendry's Creek through the private property to the west via Aldercroft Heights
Road. Hendry's Creek is a year-round creek which flows from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
into Lexington Reservoir. The property is characterized by steep north and south facing forested
side slopes, several tributaries, drainages and springs, all of which flow into Hendry's Creek
canyon. Vegetation on the property includes bay, big leaf maple, sycamore, white alder, oaks
and some Douglas fir. The upper south facing slopes include chamise chaparral and sagebrush.
Common mammals in the chaparral community include black-tailed deer, bobcat, mountain lion,
and brush rabbit. Trout up 12 inches in length migrate upstream from Lexington Reservoir and
have been spotted in Hendry's Creek. The property also provides potential yellow-legged and
red-legged frog habitat. The Hendry's Creek canyon is a natural extension of the Preserve
because of its watershed and a wildlife corridor values.
Existing Structures and Improvements
A dirt access road traverses approximately two-thirds of the length of the property along the
north side of Hendry's Creek. Numerous unpermitted structures and trailers in poor to fair
condition are located along this road. At the eastern boundary of Parcel 1, a golf green
approximately one acre in size was built by the current property owner. The only public utility
R-11-22 Page 3
serving the property is telephone lines. As a part of POST's purchase of the Carilli property, all
structures, improvements,personal property and debris will be removed by the seller.
USE AND MANAGEMENT
Planning Considerations
The property is located in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County and zoned HS
(Hillside), requiring a 20- to 160-acre minimum lot size based upon a slope density formula. The
property consists of three legal parcels. Parcel 1 is approximately 78 acres, and parcel 2 is
approximately 38 acres. Parcel 3 is a legal, non-conforming I acre parcel. Each of these parcels
is accessed from a dirt drivewayvia Aldercroft Heights Road. Most of the property is steeply
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sloping canyon and riparian zone.
Preliminary Use and Management Plan (Next Steps)
The Preliminary Use and Management Plan would take effect at the close of escrow for each
parcel, and remain effective until the Plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management
Plan or Master Plan is approved for the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve. The Preliminary Use and Management Plan represents a status quo approach to
management. The property would be maintained in its current condition, with no changes
anticipated. If changes to land use or the physical environment are proposed in the future, the
plan would be subject to further environmental review and public input.
Public Access: Closed to public use.
Signs and Site Install private property and preserve boundary signs where appropriate.
Security: Work with law enforcement officials to secure the property.
Structures and No structures or major improvements will be present on the property at the
Improvements: time the lease and management agreement goes into effect.
Patrol: Routinely patrol the property.
Name: Name the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve.
Dedication: Withhold dedication of the property as open space at this time.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Project Description
The proposed project consists of the waiver of the District's right of first refusal, lease of 117.14-
acre private property to the District to manage for open space preservation purposes, and the
concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan to manage the property as part
of the District's Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The District would manage the property
under the terms of a lease and management agreement that keeps the land in a natural condition
and closed to the public.
R-11-22 Page 4 y
CEQA Determination
The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is
categorically exempt from CEQA(California Environmental Quality Act) under Article 19,
Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3)of the CEQA Guidelines as follows:
Section 15301 exempts operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor
alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment,or
topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the
time of the lead agency's determination. Under the terms of the License and Management
Agreement and the proposed Preliminary Use and Management Plan, there will be no expansion
of use, and the property will remain in a natural condition and closed to public use.
The project is also exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility the actions may
have a significant effect on the environment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
POST has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to purchase the three Carilli parcels
totaling of 117.14 acres. The District holds a right of first refusal over Carilli's Parcels 1 and 2.
POST's purchase of Parcels 1 and 2 is contingent upon the District waiving its right of first
refusal.
The lease and management agreement has a one-year term allowing the District to patrol and
manage the property as public open space. The lease will take effect for each parcel at the time
POST closes escrow on the purchase of each of the separate parcels which make up the entirety
of the 117.14 acre Carilli property. POST anticipates closing on Parcel 3 and Parcel 2 on
September 19, 2011, and Parcel 1 on or before January 31, 2012. As part of POST's separate
purchase agreement with Mr. Carilli, each parcel is to be delivered free and clear of occupants,
structures,personal property and debris before the close of escrow. The District will be solely
responsible for managing the property during the lease term, and will be allowed to install gates
and appropriate signage and fencing as the District determines is necessary, and to patrol the
property and enforce District ordinances. The District will be responsible for preserving the
existing character of the property, but will not be obligated to make any material capital
improvements to the property. A lease fee of$7,100 will be charged to the District by POST.
The District's General Manager will have the authority to extend the lease for an additional one
year term. Any extension of the lease term would be reported back to the Board at the next
available meeting as an informational item.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Property owners adjacent to or surrounding the subject property have been mailed written notice
of the proposed lease and management agreement. Public notice was provided as required by the
Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
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NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the District Board of Directors, the General Manager will execute the lease
and management agreement and return one original agreement to POST for its records. The
District's Foothills Field Office will include the property into the patrol and management of the
Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Attachments:
1. Map [
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Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager
Contact person:
Michael C. Williams Real Property Manager
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R-11-90
Meeting 11-22
August 24, 2011
AGENDA ITEM 9
AGENDA ITEM
Assign the Task of Developing and Recommending a General Counsel Recruitment Plan to the
Ad Hoc Board Appointee Evaluation Committee; Direct Committee to Undertake Initial Steps of
the Process and Return to the Board with their Recommendations
AD HOC BOARD APPOINTEE EVALUATION COMMITTE RECOMMENDATION
Assign the Task of Developing and Recommending a General Counsel Recruitment Plan to the
Ad Hoc Board Appointee Evaluation Committee and Direct the Committee to Undertake Initial
Steps of the Process as set out in this report.
SUMMARY
Due to the announced retirement of the General Counsel at the end of 2011, it is necessary to
begin the recruitment process to hire her successor. In order to conduct a successful recruitment
in this timeframe, the Ad Hoc Board Appointee Evaluation Committee recommends that it be
assigned the task of developing a recruitment plan for Board approval, and begin the initial steps
of the recruitment process including recommendation of an appropriate executive search firm.
DISCUSSION
'
After serving as the District's General Counsel for about eighteen years, Sue Schectman has
announced that she will be retiring from District employment at the end of Calendar Year 2011.
It is necessary for the Board to develop an appropriate and well thought out recruitment process
to hire her successor and to begin this process promptly. In order to do so in this time frame, the
Ad Hoc Board Appointee Evaluation Committee (Committee) is recommending that, as the
Board did when recruiting the current General Manager, the Board assigns the task of developing
and recommending a recruitment plan to the Committee and ask the Committee to report back to
the Board with their recommendations.
If the Board approves this assignment, the Committee will meet with the General Manager and
General Counsel and begin working on this task. Having a specific, well-coordinated and
workable timetable will enable the Board to develop a successful recruitment process that all of
the Board of Directors can agree upon. The materials developed by the Board during the General
R-I 1-90 Page 2
Manager recruitment will be valuable resources that may enable the Board to streamline this
process.
Due to the time needed for this process the Committee also recommends beginning the initial
steps of the process now. The required initial steps are as follows:
1. Interview and Recommend an Executive Search Firm for Board Approval
The Committee recommends, with the General Manager's concurrence, that the Board employ
the services of a qualified executive search finn to assist the Board in this recruitment. An
executive search firm is recommended for the following reasons: 1) this position is a Board
appointee and it is appropriate that the Directors work with their consultant to develop a
recruitment process that satisfies the Board's desires and will be successful in identifying top
candidates; and 2) District staff does not have the capacity or depth of executive search resources
needed to recruit for this position in a thorough manner to identify and solicit top candidates with
the skills needed for this position.
The Committee will work with staff to identify qualified search firms and to send pertinent
District information to such firms together with an invitation for proposals and expected services.
The Committee will interview responsive search fin-ns and return to the Board for its approval of
a recommended consultant from among the top three finalists.
Thereafter, with Board approval, the Committee will work with the consultant and return to the
Board with a proposed search and selection process and timeline for Board discussion, review
and approval.
2. General Counsel Job Description and District Information
The Committee will review the present General Counsel's job description and recommend any
necessary revisions so that it is current for recruitment purposes. The Committee will assemble
key District documents pertinent to the position of General Counsel, including organization
chart, pertinent policies, enabling legislation, and a potential compensation and benefit range, to
provide to search firms.
The Committee requests that the Board review and approve this initial plan and authorize the
Committee to undertake these two steps and return to the Board when completed.
As it did during the General Manager recruitment in 2007, the full Board will make all
significant decisions on the major steps of the nature and scope of the recruitment and selection
process. It will select the executive search firm, approve the job description and selection
criteria, define what characteristics the Board is seeking in its General Counsel to best fit the
District's needs, interview the final candidates, select the finalist, and approve the employment
agreement and compensation package.
R-1.1-90 Page 3
The Committee sees its role as administrative: the Board's representative in working with the
executive search firm on the steps necessary to develop a fully-defined recruitment plan, timeline
and process for full Board approval. That plan will include developing all steps of the process
including: defining the desirable candidate criteria, updating the job description as needed, the
outreach and advertising process, the timetable, application review and screening process,
determining appropriate involvement of staff, recommending a group of finalists for full Board
interviews, reference and background checks, and setting and negotiating compensation
parameters and an employment agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Recruitment for this position will require the retention of an executive search firm and
production of recruitment materials. The Committee will return to the Board with actual costs for
Board approval of a recruitment firm. It is estimated that the cost range will be $25,000. Funds
for this recruitment were not included in the FY I 1-12 budget. The Board will be requested to
budget funds for this purpose at the time of midyear budget adjustment.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No further public notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
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The recommended actions do not constitute a project within the meaning of the California
Environmental Quality Act and no compliance is required.
NEXT STEPS
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to it by the Board and report its recommendations back to the full Board.
Prepared by:
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President Hassett and Directors Cyr and Riffle
Contact person:
Director Riffle, Chair of the Board Appointee Evaluation Committee
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Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
To: Board of Directors
From: Stephen E. Abhors
Date: August 19, 2011
Re: FYIs
Midpeninsula Regional
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To: Board of Directors
From: Teresa Gibson,Public Affairs Administrative Assistant
Date: August 8, 2011
Re: AB 612 Letters to California State Assembly and Senate
Please note that this letter was sent to the following members of the State Assembly and Senate:
Senator Lois Wolk
Senator Bob Huff
Senator Mark DeSaulnier
Senator Jean Fuller
Senator Loni Hancock
Senator Ed Hernandez O.D.
Senator Christine Kehoe
Senator Doug La Malfa
Senator Carol Liu
Assemblymember Cameron Smyth
Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo
Assemblymember Steven Bradford
Assemblymember Nora Campos
Assemblymember Mike Davis
Assemblymember Ben Hueso
Assemblymember Steve Knight
Assemblymember Chris Norby
GENERAL MANAGER
Stephen EAbhors
Regional
OpenSpaee Mldpeninsula Regional Open Space District BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pete Siemens
Yoriko Klshimoto
Jed Cyr
Curt Riffle
Nonette Hanko
Larry Hassett
August 8, 2011 Cecily Flarris
Office of Senator Lois Wolk
State Capitol, Room 5114
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Senator Wolk:
On July 25, 2011 Governor Brown signed AB 612 (Gordon) into law which will extend the term that the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has to repay promissory notes from 20 to 30 years. It
would not have been possible without your vote and I would like to thank you for your support
throughout this process and for your willingness to meet with us, to listen, and to help us with your
thoughtful advice.
Thanks to you we will be able to make the most efficient use of existing property tax revenues and
increase the funds available to purchase and preserve vital natural open space lands for the public now,
while those lands are still available. Your support will not soon be forgotten.
Respectfully,
Stephen E. Abbors
General Manager
cc: Assemblymember Rich Gordon
Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocates
MROSD Board of Directors
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CLOSING MEMORANDUM
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Date: August 15, 201 1
Subject: Gill Property Addition, PurlSima Creel: Redwoods Open Space Preserve
'File General Manager signed Certificates of Acceptance on August 9, 2011 for the Gill lot(s), based upon
the determination that acceptance of this low value property or gift is in accordance with the District
Rules of Procedure. The Gift Deed was recorded on August 11, 2011 and title to and possession of the
property has passed to the District. In accordance with the District Use and Management Planning policy
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan was approved by the General Manager on June 22, 2011.
Close of escrow marks the final adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan.
The following chart presents dedication and acquisition details for this property:
DEDICATION&ACQUISITION INFORMATION
Preserve Ownership Status: Board Approval Date&
& County Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,lease, Resolution Number or
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A.P.N. Approval Date
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August 11,2011 Closed Withheld Gift 0.00 2143
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Date: August 15, 2011
Subject: BLM Property Addition, Sierra Azu) Open Space Preserve
Escrow closed for the subject transaction on Au-Utst 15, 2011, and title to and possession of this 9.21-
acre parcel passed to the District.
I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the
Board. In accordance with the Public Notification Policy, neighbors to the property were notified of this
purchase. As there were no comments made by any of the neighbors or members of the public that might
require amendments, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management
Plan, approved by the Board of Directors at its►neeting of.luly 27, 2011.
The following chart presents dedication and acquisition details for this property:
DEDICATION&ACQUISITION IMY)RNIATION
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August 15,2011 Closed Intended Cash $41,000 1875
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CLOSING MEMORANDUM
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from: Jean Chung, Real Property Administrative Assistant
Date: August 15,2011 iL
Subject: Krueger Property Addition, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
The General Manager signed Certificates of Acceptance on August 9, 2011-for the Kruger lot(s), based
upon the determination that acceptance of this low value property or gift is in accordance with the District
Rules of Procedure. The Gift Deed was recorded on August 11, 2011 and title to and possession of the
property has passed to the District. In accordance with the District Use and Management Planning policy
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan was approved by the General Manager on August 9, 201 1.
Close of escrow marks the final adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan.
The following chart presents dedication and acquisition details for this property:
DLDICATION&ACQUISITION INFORMATION
Preserve Ownership Status: Board Approval Date&
& County Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease,
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August 11,2011 Closed Withheld Gift 5,000 2149
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ACCEPTANCE OF LOW VALUE INTEREST
IN REAL PROPERTY
Property Name: Krueger Gift Parcel
Property Location & APN: The 0.11-acre Krueger"Redwood Park" Subdivision parcels,
approximately 0.75 miles west ofSkyline Blvd., (San Mateo County APN 067-139-040)
Prescrve: Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Date: August 8, 2011
REAL PROPERTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS)
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set out in this Memorandum.
2. Accept the gift of the Krueger "Redwood Park" parcels under the General Manager's
authority.
3. Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan as set forth in the attached Staff'
Memorandum and name the property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve.
SUMMARY
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) is proposing to receive a"Redwood Park"
gift parcels totaling 0.11-acres as an addition to Purisima Creel: Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
The following report presents a description of the property, a Preliminary Use and Management
DISCUSSION
The Krueger family has offered the above listed property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space (District) as a gift. It is recommended that this property be accepted by the District
General Manager in accordance with the District's Rules of'Procedure, Section 2.60 (2) as
amended on October 8, 2003 (see Report R-03-103).
On May 13, 2009, the District Board of'Directors adopted amendments to the Open Space Use
and Management Planning Policy (see Report R-09-61). Section I includes the following
statement:
Krueger "Redwood Park" Gift Parcel Page 2
"When the General Manager is authorized to accept a gift of or acquire low value
real property, the General Manager is also authorized to approve the Preliminary
Use and Management Plan for the property. The Board of Directors shall be
notified in writing of any Preliminary Use and Management Plan so approved at
the next regular Board meeting following the acquisition."
Property Description
This gift parcel consists of one assessor parcel with two undeveloped lots totaling 0.11-acres
within the Redwood Park "paper" subdivision, which is located in an unincorporated area of San
Mateo County. The property is located in the Kings Mountain area of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The primary access is off Skyline Boulevard and Ridge Road to the west. The land is
surrounded by existing District land with a few neighboring private parcels. There are no
improvements on the properties.
USE AND MANAGEMENT
Planning Considerations
The property is located in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County, within existing District
jurisdictional boundaries. The parcel is part of the Redwood Park Subdivision, generally located
within the Kings Mountain area along Skyline Boulevard. The primary access is off Skyline
Boulevard to the west, connecting with Ridge Road along the southerly boundary of this "paper"
subdivision. The parcel adjoins or is Surrounded by existing District lands. The parcels received
a low to medium rating for suitability as open space in the District's master plan, and were
identified in the Regional Open Space Study as an area where the District owns some but not all
of the parcels.
Preliminary Use and Management Plan (Next Steps)
The Preliminary Use and Management Plan will take effect at the close of escrow and remain
effective until the Plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan or Master
Plan is approved for Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The Preliminary Use and
Management Plan represent a status quo approach to management. The property will be
maintained in its current condition, with no changes anticipated. If changes to land use or the
physical environment are proposed in the future, the plan would be subject to further
environmental review and public input.
Public Access: Closed to the public.
Signs and Site Install Preserve boundary signs where appropriate
Security:
Structures and None
Improvements:
Resource Conduct interim invasive plant and animal management activities consistent
Management: with the District's policies and practices.
Agricultural None
Resources:
Patrol: Routinely patrol the property
Krueger"Redwood Park" Gift Parcel Page 3
Wildfire Fuel None
Management:
Roads and None
Trails:
Site Safety No known safety hazards exist on the site.
Inspection:
Name: Name the property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. _
Dedication: Withhold dedication at this time.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Project Description
The project consists of the acquisition of approximately 0.1 1-acres of land within the Redwood
Park paper subdivision as an addition to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve,
and the adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the property. The land will be
permanently preserved as open space and maintained in a natural condition.
CEQA Determination
The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is
categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) under Article 19,
Sections 15301, 15316, 15317, 15325, and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as follows:
Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural
condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. The
Preliminary Use and Management Plan specify the property will be operated and maintained in a
natural condition and there will be no expansion of use. The property will be closed to the
public.
Section 15317 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space
character of an area. The District will acquire fee interest and maintain the open space character
of the area. No development is proposed as part of this project.
Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open
space. This acquisition will transfer fee ownership to the District and ensure it will be preserved
as public open space by incorporating it into the Redwood Park Area of Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
The project qualifies under all three sections. The project is also exempt under Section
1.5061(a)(3), as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the
environment.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The current owners propose to gift the property to the District at no cost. Property transfer will
become effective upon acceptance of Gift Deed and recordation of said Deed.
Krueger "Redwood Park" Gift Parcel Page 4
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
The acceptance of the Krueger property gift and inclusion of the property into Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve is expected to have a nominal impact on the District's operating
budget. All property taxes are Current and the District will cancel San Mateo County property
taxes immediately after assuming ownership of all the gift properties.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Since no action is being taken by the District Board, this action is not subject to the Brown Act.
NEXT STEPS
The District's Operations Department will manage the former Bank, Bates, Baldwin, and Gill
properties as an addition to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, in accordance
with the Preliminary Use and Management Plan.
Attachments:
Area Map (Exhibit A)
Detail Map (Exhibit B)
Prepared by:
Jean Chung, Real Property Administrative Assistant
Contact person:
Michael Williams, Real Property Manager
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(Optional) Graphics prepared by:
Zachary Alexander, Planning Technician
Real Property Manager's Recommendations Accepted by:
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cc: Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional
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To: Board of Directors
From: Stephen E. Abbors
Date: August 24, 2011
Re: Late FYIs
Michelle Radcliffe
Subject: FW: A belated Thank You to a friendly Ranger
From: General Information
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 20114:17 PM
To: FoothilIsRanger(!Iopenspace.org; David Sanguinetti; Steve Abbors
Subject: Fw: A belated Thank You to a friendly Ranger
Hello,
Please see forwarded message below.
Teresa Gibson
Public Affairs Administrative Assistant
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022
Ph. (650)691-1200/ Fax (650)691-0485
www.openspace.org
From: Teresa
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 20112:22 AM
To: info(aopgnspace.orq
Subject: A belated Thank You to a friendly Ranger
Hi:
I wanted to write and express my gratitude to a Ranger at Fremont Older Open Space Reserve for his kindness
and forbearance on a hot July day.
It had been my first outing for a while, and the skies were cloudy as we made a beeline to the Seven Springs
trail, our favorite. Before we knew it the sun came out, and between the two greyhounds and two humans, I had
the least reserves and started feeling parched and a bit lightheaded.
It was then that a shiny Ranger truck came along the path, and I waved it down with the sheepish request for a
bottle of water. Without chiding, which would have been well justified, indeed without even a raised eyebrow
or a sigh, but rather with just the faintest trace of a pause that spoke volumes (yes, we should have known
better), he rummaged in the back seat and came up with a fresh bottle of water.
That bottle of water was the purest, most restorative gulletful of water that I ever had. Good work, Rangers, one
and all!
with many thanks,
Teresa Luther, D.V.M.