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Home My Public Portal About20130508 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 13-11 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Meeting 13-11 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Administrative Office 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,CA 94022 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P.m.* REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 P.m.* AGENDA 5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT- STUDY SESSION ROLL CALL I Study Session to Review Draft Ijjte r_"te jPest Management Policy-C. Roessler 7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT- OPEN SESSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS-PUBLIC ADOPTION OF AGENDA SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY Introduction of New District Staff. Andrew Taylor,Accountant 7:05 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Minutes of the Special and Regular Board Meetings--A Tril 24.2013 2. Approve Revised Claims Report 3. Written Communications-None 7:10 BOARD BUSINESS 4. Amend the Contract A,-,rcenient with Ascent Environmental to Increase the Total Contract amount by S_I2420 to a Total Not to Exceed Amount of 5316,367 for Consultation Regarding Protection of Groundwater Wells Dqriqg_,S C. Roessler 5. '1 cntatl�c Anoroval ofan Amendinent to the Russian Rid_LcLj,se a d aijagetnerit Plan for Nlindego arich, Acccptance as the Proiect Description for Purposes of Environmental RcvicNv Pursuant to the Calif-omia Lnvirotimental Qgqlit�,&t_CCFQ.,�),_din(LN%vard of Contract with Ascent l-'Aiviroinilental for CE A I'm iroimiental Review.and Document 11'reparati.op—G. Laustsen 6. Amend the Contract x�ith Consgitant Roserriary Cameron to Assist Public Afflairs in Broadenjn ,the District's Public Outreach Strate(--v and Make Recorturiendations on the Districts Prop mtin—P. McKowan 7. Amend the Contract A-reenient with Liebert Cassidv Whitmore to Increase the Total Contract Amount bv S a Not To Fxceed Amount ot'S55.000 for pain -_jM 30,000 to 1,,"x _Ced F 1( virtent Relations Consulting Services and F,xtend the Contract Ten bv Tvelve Months—K. Drayson 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 Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed.Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THEBOARD: The President will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address,the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes.Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. Consent Calendar:All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members,the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration oj'the Consent Calendar. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you need assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the District Clerk at(650)691-1200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Written materials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed to Board members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting,will be available for public inspection at the District's Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,California 94022. 1,Michelle Radcliffe,District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD),declare that the foregoing agenda for the Regular Meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on May 3,2013,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 fit Signed this 3"'day of May,at Los Altos,California. Q a.&r7l District Clerk May 3,2013 Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-22 Meeting 13-11 May 8, 2013 STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEM I AGENDA ITEM Study Session to Review Draft Integrated Pest Management Policy GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION,=�� Review and approve"in concept"the attached Draft Integrated Pest Management Policy. SUMMARY The attached Draft Integrated Pest Management(IPM) Policy will be the foundation for the further development of the Integrated Pest Management Program. Upon Board adoption of the final IPM Policy(expected in spring 2014), the policy will be incorporated into the District's Resource Management Policies (see Report R-12-05) and will replace the Invasive Species Management chapter(Chapter 4). This IPM Policy will guide the development of the IPM Program and resulting project description for purposes of conducting environmental review over the next year. DISCUSSION The Board of Directors approved the Resource Management Policies on January 11, 2012 (see Report R-12-05). The District is currently developing an Integrated Pest Management(IPM) Program which will comprehensively direct management of all pests on District property. As a result, the IPM Policy will replace the existing Invasive Species Management chapter(Chapter 4) in the Resource Management Policies document. Staff is working with an IPM consultant team to develop the IPM Program (see Report R-13-06). The consultants reviewed trends and definitions of IPM, examined pest management programs at other land management agencies, and interviewed District staff to define an IPM Program that matches the District's land management goals. The Draft IPM Policy includes the following definition of integrated pest management: IPM is a long-term, science-based decision-making system that uses a specific methodology to manage damage from pests. This methodology contains the following elements: • Correctly identify the pest and understand its life cycle; R-13-22 Page 2 • Determine and map the extent of the problem or infestation; • Establish tolerance levels for control actions; • Utilize the least toxic suite of management tactics to control the pest at the most vulnerable stages of its life cycle; and • Monitor populations and effectiveness of control methods. IPM requires the assessment of pest control alternatives and the monitoring of site conditions to effectively control a target pest with minimum impact to human health, the envirom-nent, and non-target organisms. IPM can be used for many types of pests and situations, including invasive species, structural and agricultural pests, and other problem pest species(e.g., rattlesnakes and stinging insects). IPM requires knowledge of the biology of pests, the available techniques for controlling them, and understanding of the secondary effects of the control techniques(such as soil erosion or pesticide drift or bioaccumulation). Control of a pest is only undertaken once a tolerance level has been exceeded. The effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of control methods are important considerations as they apply to the specific site conditions and life history of the target pest. IPM requires monitoring site conditions before, during, and after treatment to determine if objectives are being met and if methods need to be revised. IPM requires that the most effective, least toxic method be used to obtain the desired level of control. If pesticides are necessary to meet a pest control objective, the potential for harm to workers and the public must be carefully considered, as are effects on the environment, and then the least toxic and most effective, efficient, and target-specific pesticide is chosen. Within the District, the situations that trigger the need for pest control fall into four distinct categories: • management of natural areas for the long-term preservation of natural resources; • management of highly modified areas (e.g., offices, residential buildings, recreational structures) to maintain site uses and protect the health of human occupants; • management of managed landscapes (e.g. agricultural fields, forests, rangelands)to maintain intended land_ uses; and • management offocused visitor use areas (e.g., parking lots, trails) to provide safe and enjoyable human access to natural areas. The District's IPM program will provide guidance for careful management of pests in each of these four Pest Management Categories while protecting natural resources and public health. Staff will continue to work with the consultant team to develop an IPM Guidance Manual, a pest database, train staff, conduct public outreach and complete an environmental review on the IPM Program. The schedule for completion of the final environmental review is May 2014. R-13-22 Page 3 FISCAL IMPACT Review and approval "in concept"of the draft IPM Policy will not result in an increase to the budget. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW The Planning and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to review the draft IPM Program upon completion in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year. No additional Board Committee review is required. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act and to persons indicating their interest in resource management projects. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE Staff will use the Draft IPM Policy approved "in concept"by the Board to guide the development of the IPM Program and to develop a project description for purposes of conducting environmental review over the next year. NEXT STEPS Staff will continue to work with the consultant team to develop an IPM Program and Guidance Manual, prepare an environmental review of the program, and keep the public informed. Attachment 1. Draft Integrated Pest Management Policy Responsible Department Head: Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Senior Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above ATTACHMENT 1 8� � INTEGRATED U �� . UU»U U ��^��U��-� U �� PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY BACKGROUND The District io responsible for managing all the resources on its lands. These are mostly natural features, but also include built facilities such as offices, outbuildings, and trails. Sometimes, management of natural resources and associated human uses on District lands requires control of pests such oo invasive plants, rodents or stinging insects. The District is committed housing Integrated Pest Management(IPM)principles in developing and implementing programs to meet its natural resource goals and to protect public health and human enjoyment of its preserves. Within the Diebiot, the situations that trigger the need for pest control ba|| into four distinct categories: ~ management of natural areas for the long-term preservation of natural resources; —management of highly modified areas(e.g., offices, residential buildings, recreational FUGtUFeS)to maintain site uses and pro4wA4494iea44-of4iuman-oGGupaots ° management of managed landscapes(e.g. agricultural fields,forests, rangelands)to maintain intended land uses; and � ° management of focused visitor use areas(e.g., parking lots, trails)to provide safe and � enjoyable human access bn natural areas. � � The District's IPM program provides guidance for careful management of pests in each of these four Pest Management Categories while protecting natural resources and public health. Integrated Pest Management IPM is a long-term, science-based decision-making system that uses a specific methodology to manage damage from pests. This methodology contains the following elements: ° Correctly identify the pest and understand its life cycle; ° Determine and map the extent of the problem orinfestation; ° Establish tolerance levels for control actions; � ° Utilize the least toxic suite ofmanagement tactics 0o control the pest at the most vulnerable � stages of its life cycle; and = Monitor populations and effectiveness of control methods. � |PK4requires the assessment of pest control alternatives and the monitoring of site conditions to � effectively control a target pest with minimum impact to human health, the environment, and � non-target organisms. IPM can be used for many types of pests and situations, including invasive species control, control cf structural and agricultural pests, and control ofother problem pest species(e.g.. rattlesnakes and stinging innactu). IPM requires knowledge of the biology of pests,the available techniques for controlling them, and 1 ATTACHMENT 1 understanding of the secondary effects of the control techniques(such as soil erosion or pesticide drift or bioaccumulation). Control of a pest is only undertaken once a tolerance levelhas been exceeded. The effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of control methods are important considerations as they apply to the specific site conditions and life history of the target pest. |PyW requires monitoring site conditions before, during, and after treatment to determine if objectives are being met and if methods need to be revised. |PyW requires that the most effective, least toxic method be used$o obtain the desired level ofcontrol. |f pesticides are necessary Vo meet opest control objective, the potential for harm to workers and the public must be carefully considered, as are effects on the environment, and then the least toxic and most effective, efficient, and target-specific pesticide iochosen. [sidebar]Pesticide is a broad term that includes any material(natural, organic, or synthetic) usedtononbolmrpnpwentpests/no/uoYngherbicideo/weadorphan/k0eod. insecticides (insect killers), and rodenticides (rodent killers) as a few examples. [sidebar]Tolerance levels, as used in IPR refer to the level at which pests can be present without disturb/n9or disrupting natural processes;causing economic damage; degrading intended uses or human enjoyment of built facilities,-or resulting in an unacceptable human health risk. Management of Natural Areas and the Problem with Invasive Species Management of the District's natural areas focuses primarily on the control of invasive species that threaten natural resources. Natural Areas make up the majority of District lands, and typically experience low levels of human use. � Invasive plants have greatly altered many of California's natural plant communities. Because � they originated elsewhere, many invasive plants are not susceptible to predation, herbivory, or diseases of this region. Invasive plants are extremely adaptable and can thrive in a wide range of conditions. They can grow quickly, reproduce early, produce many long-lasting seeds, and tolerate disturbance. Invasive plants can reduce native biodivoroity in natural areas by gradually crowding out or competing with native plants for water and sun, and by reducing or modifying � wildlife habitat. [sidebar]The California Invasive Plant Council maintains an Invasive Plant Inventory that � rates the threat of non-native plant species by evaluating their ecological impacts, � invasive potential and ecological dibbibudon. Alongwith/ocm/knowledge. 8hmDishint � uses this list to evaluate the invasive risk of existing and new non-native plants found on � District preserves. Invasive animals pose another threat to natural areas. Escaped/released domestic animals and other non-native wildlife species can thrive in the favorable climate ofthe San Francisco peninsula. Once established in a preserve, they compete for valuable resources and disturb the sensitive balance of natural food webs.Bullfrogs and wild pigs are examples of invasive introduced animals found in District preserves that physically displace or consume the native plants and wildlife that normally inhabit natural areas. [sidebarl Wild(feral)pigs are an example of an invasive wildlife species with obvious � impact on District lands, They have been widespread/n the central coast ofCalifornia � since about 1970, reproduce rapidly, dig up meadows and wetlands, and carry diseases that can affect people and livestock. They eat acorns, bulbs, and soil animals, and are � difficult to control. Feral pigs were abundant in the South Skyline region in the 1990s. The � District has been trapping feral pigs since 2000 and has substantially reduced their population and damage from their rooting. � � 2 � ATTACHMENT 1 Programs Um control invasive plant and animal species often require a long-term commitment. � With many invasive species, short-term lapses in management activity may negate years of � expensive control programs. |PM offers a suite of strategies that can be used to effectively control invasive species on District lands. Management Of Highly Modified Areas Management of highly modified areas focuses on maintaining intended uses and providing for the comfort and safety of the people occupying or visiting the built facility. The District manages over 150 buildings, including an administrative office in a city; and field offices, residences, and numerous outbuildings such as barns and sheds in the preserves. At � these locations, population levels of certain animals and plants may threaten the primary use of these structures. For example, rodents,ants and similar structural and problem pest species are � typically controlled in occupied structures when their population numbers may result in structural damage or heath risks to humans.Weeds are often controlled in landscaped areas around buildings in preserves tomaintain planned site uses. State law requires that defensible space be maintained around buildings by selectively managing surrounding vegetation, and that emergency vehicle access be maintained by keeping rural roads and trails within the District's � preserves clear of obstructing vegetation. � � The traditional approach ho structural pest control in often modified because District structures are � located in natural areas. For example, rodent control at field storage facilities is important to � � protect staff from exposure to diseases such as Hantavirus. However, because hawks, bobcats � and other predators that inhabit District lands often feed on rodents,control of such pests must � consid�rth�oenaiUvityofth�ourroundingan*amboMheow|eutmdoon1no|treatm�ntn |P�W | � � � procedures provide a context for addressing health and human safety concerns with the / protection of natural resources. |PK8iD Managed Land0G8peS � Management of managed landscapes such as agricultural fields, forests and rangelands focuses on requires a landscape-level approach that focuses on maintaining the long-term functioning of � each type of managed landscape's natural resources for its intended uses(e.g., growing crops in / � agricultural fields, maintaining grassland forage quality for|ivontouk). / � � The District occasionally acquires lands that support active agricultural production, and these � lands often have unique pest conditions.Weeds are removed from row crops, vineyards, and � orchards, and plant diseases, insects, and rodents are controlled on farm products and in | / � agricultural buildings. For these properties, the District develops individual Agricultural Management Plans to guide agricultural uses, and ensure compatibility of natural resource protection and management, low-intensity public recreation and ongoing oOhou|tuna| uses. |PyW provides management solutions that address agricultural pest control in the context of the � surrounding natural areas with recreational use. � � Likewise, the District manages forests for overall forest composition and functioning.Where � undesirable forest vegetation such as invasion of forests by Douglas fir begin to change the � overall functioning of a forest, or where forest composition is altered by disease such as the loss � of oaks due hn sudden oak death, the District would first track the change, then develop m � � landscape level approach to pest control when such changes exceed a tolerance level. � For rangelands, the slow incremental conversion of grassland to shrubland (invasion by coyote � bush)that is attributed to climate change can reduce the value of grasslands for livestock grazing. � When such conversions exceed tolerance levels, the District would consider pest control - in this � ooseaodvaremova| ofohnubnhormanagedgrezinO |ondo� � / ATTACHMENT 1 Management of Focused Visitor Use Areas: Balancing the Natural Experience and Public Safety Management of focused visitor use areas such as parking lots and trailheads emphasizes human access, health, and comfort. In focused visitor use areas, problem pest species such as rattlesnakes and stinging insects can threaten the enjoyment or health of visitors, staff, and residents,and may require active management. (sidebar)An example of problem pest species control would be treating yellow jacket nests where they occur near trailheads, heavily travelled hiking trails, and similar high human use areas. IPM seeks to balance the need to maintain a healthy natural ecosystem with the need to achieve a tolerance level for each species that results in a reasonable level of safety for human/pest interactions. Where pest populations exceed tolerance levels at a specific site, the District will consider options for treating the specific pests using IPM. Tolerance levels are low for some problem species that have a high potential for harm to visitors, while tolerance levels for other problem pest species are higher where there is a low potential for harm to visitors. For example, there is a low tolerance level for venomous snakes at picnic areas and campgrounds, and relocation will be considered when even one rattlesnake is observed frequenting these areas. On the other hand, minor amounts of mosquito bites are expected while recreating outside, and visitor education is often considered an appropriate response. Management of focused visitor use areas also includes vegetation management for fire risk reduction, and brush control to maintain trail use. Pest control options for focused visitor use areas manage human/pest interactions for human safety and visitor enjoyment, while adjusting the levels of control for each problem pest species and situation. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT GOALS, POLICIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES The following goals, policies, and implementation measures are intended to address pest management on District lands, including management of natural areas, highly modified areas, and focused visitor use areas. Goals Goal IPM-Control pests by consistent implementation of IPM principles to protect and restore the natural environment and provide for human safety and enjoyment while visiting and working on District lands. Policy IPM-1 Develop specific pest management strategies and priorities that address each of the four Post Management Categories. * Manage invasive species in natural areas and set priorities for their control based on the potential risk to sensitive native species and loss of native biodiversity. * Manage pests at highly modified areas such as buildings and recreational facilities to support existing uses, while also protecting human health and surrounding natural resources. 4 ATTACHMENT1 ° Manage pests in managed landscapes such as agricultural fields, rangelands, and forests to support existing uses, while also protecting human health and | surrounding natural resources. | | v Manage pests and potential human interactions at focused visitor use areas to � minimize conflict, ensure visitor safety and enjoyment, and protect the surrounding natural resources. Policy UPM-2 Take appropriate actions tmprevent the introduction wf new pest species to District pveserves, especially new invasive plants in natural areas and weeds in agricultural areas. [sidebar]Infestations of new pest species that are known to cause ecological harm elsewhere can often be effectively controlled or eradicated soon after detection. However, if treatment/s delayed, such new pests can spread exponentially, potentially causing much more ecological harm, human health concerns, and exponentially increasing management costs in the future. ^ Stay informed on potential new pest species, their threat hzDistrict resources, likely vector pathways, control methodo, and monitoring techniques. * Participate in local weed management area programs, ranch and agriculture forums, and |PPW training to stay informed nn new pests in the region that could potentially occur on District lands, and careful and effective methods of control. * Use best management practices(BVNPm)during maintenance of structures and facilities to avoid introducing or spreading pest species on District lands. ^ Conduct education and outreach ho keep visitors, staff, and neighbors informed of the threat of pests, identifying actions the public can take ho prevent and control their spread, and informing the public about District pest control treatments. � PolicyUKnM-3 Manage pests using the procedures outlined in the following � eight Implementation Measures. * Develop and implement tolerance levels for pests within each of the three Pest Management Categories ho determine when tn undertake pest control. + Determine the biology and life cycle of the pest species, its disruptive � potential and relevant site conditions prior{o implementing u pest control � � activity. Review pest control objectives for consistency with other site goals � and establish tolerance levels that must be exceeded before pest control is � undertaken. � + Choose site-specific strategies and times of treatment that provide the best combination of protecting preserve resources, human health, and non-target organisms and that are efficient and cost effective in controlling the target � pest. Direct the control method narrowly at the most vulnerable point inthe target organism's life-cycle boavoid broad impacts. � ATTACHMENT 1 + Methodically monitor results and modify control methods over time aasite conditions and treatment techniques change and aa needed ho obtain on effective level ofcontrol. + Use the least toxic met ud(o)tocontrn| idendfiedpests.VVhena0heumenf pesticides io necessary, apply according bo the label using all safety precautions and take all measures needed to protect the environment,the health and safety nf visitors, employees, neighbors, and the surrounding natural areas including water and soil resources. � w Plan for repeat treatments ao indicated by the peot'eregenerative capabilities. � * Coordinate and cooperate with adjacent landowners, neighbors, and other responsible agencies to control pests and limit secondary effects. + If eradication of a pest from a distinct location is not feasible, apply measures to achieve containment, sustained control, or slow down a pest's rate of spread. Policy IPM-4 Monitor pest occurrences and results of control actions and use adaptive management to improve results. * Periodically monitor District preserves and facilities to detect pests at early + Monitor pest control activities to assess the effectiveness of different treatment methods on target and non-target species and use the results to � guide future actions or similar sites (Adaptive xxanegomenq + Maintain a GIS database of the location of pests on District preserves, and � use this information to plan control actions. + Share mapping information with adjacent landowners and other responsible � agencies _ assist— collaborative control efforts. � � * Keep records v/ all pesticides applied and submit monthly and annual managementreports to the County Agricultural Departments, Obtain pest control recommendations and provide staff safety training in the storage, mixing and application of pesticides. Continue to follow all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the use of pesticides. Policy IPM-5 Develop and Implement an IPM Guidance Manual to standardize pest procedures � * Define pests, prevention, prioritization, tolerance levels and nnenuAenneru � strategies specific to each of the four Pest Management Categories. * For each� . . roveopesticide, provide information on its approved use and risk assessment. * Describe requirements for licenses, training, nodfimadon. reporting and monitoring. * Develop a pest database for tracking and reporting pests and pest 6 ATTACHMENT 1 management. 7 ATTACHMENT 1 GLOSSARY Pest Species are insect, animal, or plant species that are incompatible with the District's goal of � protecting and restoring the natural environment, and with providing opportunities to enjoy and � learn about the natural environment. Several categories of pest species are defined below amwell as their association with the three categories of pest management described above. � Invasive species are animal or plant species that invade and dominate sufficiently large aneao, causing a reduction in biodiversity.They proliferate in the absence of natural control and interfere with the natural processes that would otherwise occur in natural areas. Once established, invasive species can become difficult to manage and can eliminate native species or otherwise alter the ecosystem. Invasive species are targeted in natural eneem. [sidebar.] Invasive species can alter ecosystem processes by changing biotic ecosystem characteristics(such as plant community composition, ohourun*' and interactions;hzphic relationships,-and genetic integrity) and ab/otit characteristics and processes(such as fire negknea, exomkon, sedimentation, hydrological regimes, nukient, and mineral conditions, and light aua0obilih). Structural and agricultural pests include insact, p|an1, and animal pests that damage occupied buildings, formal landscapes, or agricultural crops, or pests that are a health threat to humans working in, living in, or visiting the buildings. Examples of structural pests include termites, ants, rodents, and stinging insects in buildings, and weeds informal landscaped areas. Examples of agricultural pests include insects,weeds, and burrowing mammals such as moles and voles that damage crops. Structural and agricultural pests are targeted in highly modified onaoo. Problem pest species include species that commonly occur on District lands, such as stinging insects, but whose presence can be incompatible when their proximity or behavior conflict with focused human use of facilities built in the preserves. For example, hornets that locate their ground nests in trails must be removed if they are stinging hikers and horses using the trail. Branches and other types of vegetation must be trimmed back from trails, parking lots, picnic tables, and benches ho allow their use byvisitors. Similarly, vegetation must ba cut back from the sides of roads to keep them open for patrol, maintenance, and emergency vehicles. Problem pest species are targeted in areas with focused visitor use. ! | Herbivory is a type of predation typically used to describe the consuming of plants by animals. Herbivory has an impact on the health, structure, and diversity of natural plant communities. For example, low level herbivory can remove aging roots and leaves, allowing new growth of young roots and shoots. The new roots and shoots that grow provide better nutrients for absorption and reproduction. The feces of herbivores enrich the soil, which increases the chances of successful plant establishment. Herbivores also prune plants, which allows for more light passage and makes i1 easier for seeds to establish near parent plants. At high levels, herb|vory can damage plants, changing the composition, and reducing the quality cf the natural plant community. � � . � / ' � � A Claims No. 13-09 Meeting 13-11 Date 5/8/13 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 20103 $81,348.50 American Wrecking Contractor-Mt. Umunhum Demolition Project Preparation Work& Road Patching 20104 $20,000.00 Peckham&McKenney Recruitment Expenses-Assistant General Manager&Public Affairs Manager 20105 $11,281.14 *1 Hsieh, Benny Reimbursement-Office Furniture For A02 20106 $7,057.37 *2 Craftsmen Printing Printing Services-Postcards,Brochures&Presentation Folders For Vision Plan 20107 $5,100.00 *3 MC Electric Electrical Services-A02 20108 $4,680.31 *4 Liberty Liquidators Cubicle Work Stations For A02 20109 $4,629.48 *5 First National Bank Conferences&Training Expenses-California Trails Conference/ Bay Area Open Space Council Conference/Public Agency Risk Managers Association Conference/Integrated Pest Management Conference/Wildland Fire Training 20110 $4,479.10 Videografix Video Documentation Of Mt. Umunhum Pre Demolition 20111 $3,975.00 Schafer Consulting Integrated Accounting&Financial System Support Services 20112 $3,598.76 *5 First National Bank Office Supplies/Two Years Of Plotter Support/Plotter Supplies/ Keyboard Tray/FFO Break Room Supplies/Stackable Chairs For SFO Conference Room/Paper Cutter/Storage Containers/ Scanner For SFO 20113 $3,464.93 Hugg,Tina Reimbursement-Expenses For A02/Progress Seminar Expenses 20114 $2,798.45 *5 First National Bank Field Supplies/Tools For FFO/Flags For FFO/GPS Unit/Log Grinder/Safety Glasses/Chainsaw Supplies/Field Supplies For Planning Department/Weed Wrenches/Herbicide Sprayer Parts 20115 $2,778.99 *5 First National Bank Vision Plan Community Advisory Committee Tour Expenses 20116 $2,586.80 Shute, Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services For Proposed Ridge Vineyards Land Exchange 20117 $2,405.30 Accountemps Accounting Temp 20118 $2,350.00 Concern Employee Assistance Program Quarterly Fee 20119 $2,289.92 *5 First National Bank Miscellaneous Expenses-Supplies For Outreach Events/Shuttle For Fremont Older House Tours/Mary Davey Memorial Boulder 20120 $2,150.76 Office Depot Office Supplies/Storage Boxes/Pocket Holders/Binders/ Chairs/Clock/Copy Paper/Folders/Envelopes/Mousepad/ Ergonomic Wristpad/Breakroom Supplies 20121 $2,006.40 Balance Hydrologics Engineering Services-Peer Review Of ECDM Staging Area& Connector Trail 20122 $1,988.82 John Shelton Culverts For Road Work At Bear Creek Redwoods, RSA&El Sereno 20123 $1,933.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services-Personnel 20124 $1,871.23 *5 First National Bank Vehicle Maintenance, Repairs&Supplies 20125 $1,430.00 All Reasons Moving&Storage Moving Services-A02 20126 $1,330.00 Socialmentum On-Line Public Participation Tool For The Vision Plan 20127 $1,000.82 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20128 $1,000.00 California Pension Group Public Retirement Consulting Services 20129 $895.00 Interstate Fence Company Fence Repair At Monte Bello 20130 $890.00 Ecological Concerns ECDM Staging Area Maintenance 20131 $755.32 Dutra Materials Rock For Road Work At Bear Creek Redwoods 20132 $734.88 Peninsula Open Space Trust Reimbursement For Behroozi Property Taxes 20133 $696.79 *5 First National Bank Uniform Expenses 20134 $659.68 Catalyst Environmental Hazardous Material Removal At Purisima Creek Redwoods 20135 $598.64 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies/Supplies For SAO/Drill Bits/Plumbing Supplies For Rental Residence Repairs/Storage Boxes For Volunteer Supplies/Storage Totes For SFO/Supplies For DHF 20136 $585.34 Gardenland Power Equipment SFO Shop Supplies/Parts For Brush Cutters 20137 $573.11 The Sign Shop Memorial Plaque To Be Placed At Skyline Ridge/Entrance Sign For A02 Page 1 of 3 | " � Claims No. 13-08 Meeting 13-11 Date 5/8/13 Revised ' Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 20138 $500.00 Stanford University Argentine Ant Study 20139 $500.00 Association Of Bay Area Governments Annual Membership Dues 20140 $498,74 ~5 First National Bank Business Related Meals'Closed Session/Operations Meetings / Lunch For Accountant Interview Panel/Vision Plan Meeting 20141 $434.22 West Payment Center Monthly Information Charges&Subscription / 201*2 $368.70 Beckman,Craig Reimuursement-Anmnuon Trails Synvpmium Expense 20143 $367.21 ^5 First National Bank Volunteer&Docent Events&Supplies-Volunteer Recognition Expense/Food For Docent Quarterly Meeting/Name Badges � 201*4 $361.48 ~5 First National Bank Advertising,Subscriptions&Bvnko-D|naota,GomiuoVVorker � Book/Legal Books/Performance Appraisal Source Bpox/Buy � � Nature Magazine Subscription � 20145 $289.14 Safetypueun Solvent Tank Service-FFO � 20140 $252.38 peninav|oMntnrspnrto nmo � 20147 $23711 vvemnnpx Printing Services'Timecards For AO,SFD&Fp0 � 20148 *236.69 California Water Service Company Water Service-m}&Windy Hill 20143 $226.89 ~5 First National Bank Computer,wnunma&Internet Expenses' Wi-Fi For GMipad/ Web Hosting Service/Email Service Provider For Sending Email � Blasts | 20150 $215.e4 Gu Kammimau axvnTnwn|Semioe-aFV&rFO | 20151 $171.24 Pape' Material Handling Field Supplies 20153 $10e.15 Forestry Suppliers Field Supplies-Cooler&Brackets for SF0 | 20153 *148.56 Del Rey Building Maintenance Jonitoria|Gwpplies-AO 20154 $142.63 FedEx Shipping Charges � 20155 *123.49 *5 First National Bank NmmreCenterSupplies-OpenmpDay Expenses 20156 *109.00 Coastal Sierra |ntemeuSemice-GFO 20157 $100.43 CoAjneEquipment nesxomnn Chipper Blades-8FO 20158 $/8.00 Pacific To|emanaQementServices PmyPhvne-B|acmMountem 2015$ *60.00 Chung.Juan Reimbursement'Moving Expense For AD2 20160 $45.85 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Supplies 20161 *42.80 ^o First National Bank Reota|neo|uenuoEvponoan-Aponannnwapoir 20162 *25.53 # FeuEx Shipping Charges'Hawthorn Property 20163n $11.508.00 eSm G|S Software Maintenance 70164R $7.547.25 Accountamps Accounting Temp 20165n $5.097.85 Max Fusion Culverts For Mindegn Hill Trail Renovation 20166m $1.955.54 Macro Corporation Project Management Services'Implementation Vf District's New Radio System � 20167R $1.601.93 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs � 20168R %1.546.00 *mant Insurance Services Crime Insurance Program Renewal 20168R $1.440�e7 Ganden|ond Power Equipment Chminoowm/Trash Stick/Supplies For Chainoow 20170 R *1.172.00 Communication&Control Radio Repeater Site Rent-TvmKoHill 20171 R *866.e8 CMmxutommive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20172R $833.13 Cootuo Office&Break Room Supplies/Step Stool/Chair Mats / Flatware/Extension Cord 20173n $718,8* John Shelton Culvert Replacements/m Bear Creek Redwoods 2017*m *500.00 Lance Bayer Legal Services'Law Enforcement Update Training For Patrol � Stuff 20175m *488.72 So|'n Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Ropoim � 20176 R $305.48 West Coast Aggregates Rock For Bear Creek Redwoods Road Work � � 20177m $260.10 Grainger Field Supplies-Disposable Gloves&Cutter Bits For Drain Snake / � 20178w $165�00 Lund,Pearson,McLaughlin Fire Quortmdy|nmpactinnOfFinaSpnnmn'-AO ! � Protection System ' � 20179R $123.25 Malone,Brian Reimbursement'Food For Sheehan Overlook Dedication � 20180R %121.00 ID Plus Name Tags Page x*n Claims No. 13-09 Meeting 13-11 Date 5/8/13 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 20181 R $100.30 State Board Of Equalization Diesel Fuel Taxes 20182 R $97.50 Topley, David Reimbursement-Membership Dues For The California Association Of Public Purchasing Officials 20183 R $77.67 Life Assist First Aid Supplies 20184 R $28.00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Sew Patches On Jacket 20185 R $20,00 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tire Repair Total $228,484.63 *1 Urgent check issued 4/29/13 *2 Urgent check issued 5/1/13 *3 Urgent check issued 4/25/13 *4 Urgent check issued 4/25/13 *5 Urgent check issued 5/2113 The total for First National Bank is$20,284.23 # Hawthorn expense Page 3 of 3 Claims No. 13-0Q Meeting 13-11 Date 50/13 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description � 20103 $81.348.50 American Wrecking Contractor'Mt. Umun»um Demolition Project Preparation Work � &Road Patching � 20104 $20.000.00 Peckham&Moxen^ey Recruitment Expenses'Assistant General Manager&Public � Affairs Manager 20105 $11.281,14 ^1 Hsieh, Benny neimbosemon,-Offioe Furniture For AO2 � 20106 $7.057.37 ~2 Craftsmen Printing Printing Services-Postcards, Brochures&Presentation Folders For Vision Plan 20107 *5.100.00 ^3 MC Electric Electrical Services-A02 20108 $4.68031 ~4 Liberty Liquidators Cubicle Work Stations For AO2 20109 *4.629.48 ^5 First National Bank Conferences&Training Expenses'California Trails Conference / Bay Area Open Space Council Conference/Public Agency mox Managers Association Conference/Integrated Pest Management Conference/Vvim|eno Fire Training � 201/0 $4.*/9.10 videngmnx Video Documentation OY Mt. Umvnhum Pre Demolition � 20111 $3.975.00 Schafer Consulting Integrated Accounting&Financial System Support Services 20112 $3.598.76 ~5 First National Bank Office Supplies/Two Years CV Plotter Support/Plotter Supplies / Keyboard /FFO Break Room Supplies/Stackeb|eChairs For uFo Conference Room/Paper Cutter/Storage Containers / Scanner For apo 20113 %3.464.93 nugg.Tino Reimbursement-Expenses For AO2/Progress Seminar Expenses � 20114 $2.reo4o ^o Fi�twoUono|Bank FiemSunnnen/Tools For FFO/Flags For FFO/GPS Unit/Log � Grinder/Safety Glasses/Cmminaaw Supplies/Field Supplies For Planning Department/Weed Wrenches/Herbicide Sprayer Parts 20115 *3.778.99 ^o First National Bank Vision Plan Community Advisory Committee Tour Expenses � 20116 $2'588.80 Shute, Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services For Proposed Ridge Vineyards Land Exchange 20117 $2.405.30 Aoountomoa Accounting Temp 20118 $2.35n�OV CnncConcernEmployee Assistance pmgnomQuauor|yFee � � 20119 $2.289�92 ~m First National Bank Miscellaneous Expenses'Supplies For Outreach Events/Shuttle � For Fremont Older House Tours/Mary Davey Memorial Boulder 20120 $2.150.7* Office Depot Office Supplies/Storage Boxes/Pocket Holders/Binders/ Chairs/Clock/Copy Paper/Folders/Envelopes/Moosmpau/ � Ergonomic VVriatpod/BnoaxmomSupplies � � 20121 $2.008.*0 Ba|annanydm|oVicm Engineering Services-Peer Review Of ECDM Staging Area& Connector Trail 20122 *1.988.82 John Shelton Culverts For Road Work po Bear Creek Redwoods,RSA&E| 8e,eno 20123 $1.933.00 ueuert Cassidy Whitmore LeQa|Gemioeu-Pmmnnop| 20124 $1.871.23 ~5 First National Bank Vehicle Maintenance, Repairs&Supplies � 20125 $1.4X00 All Reasons Moving&Storage Moving Services-*Oo 20126 *1.330.00 Sooia|menturn On-Line Public Participation Tool For The Vision Plan 20127 $1.000�82 Sv,a Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs � 20128 $1.000,00 California Pension Group Public Retirement Consulting Services � 20/29 $895.00 Interstate Fence Company Fence Repair p^Monte Bello � 30130 $890.00 Ecological Concerns ECDM Staging Area Maintenance 20131 $755.32 ovtn^Maoario|o Rock For Road Work*x Bear Creek Redwoods 20132 *734.88 Peninsula Open Space Trust Reimbursement For Behmvzi Property Taxes 20133 $896.79 ^s First National Bank Uniform Expenses 20134 $659.68 Catalyst Environmental Hazardous Material Removal/wpvrioimo Creek Redwoods � 20/35 $e98.84 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies/Supplies For GAO/Drill Bits/Plumbing Supplies � For Rental Residence Repairs/Storage Boxes For Volunteer Supplies/Storage Totes For 8FO/Supplies For DHF 201:8 $585.34 Gomen|pod Power Equipment 8rO Shop Supplies/Parts For Brush Cutters � 20137 *573.11 The Sign Shop Memorial Plaque Tn8e Placed Ax Skyline Ridge/Entrance Sign po'*Oo � Page,*z Claims No. 13-0B Meeting 13-11 Date 50/13 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description � 20138 $500.00 Stanford University Argentine Ant Study 20138 $s000n Association Cf Bay Area Governments Annual Membership Dues 20140 **88J4 `5 First National Bank Business Related Meals-Closed Session/Operations Meetings / Lunch For Accountant Interview Panel/Vision Plan Meeting 201*1 $43412 West Payment Center Monthly Information Charges&8ubacnpnon 20142 *368.70 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement'American Trails SynopoiwmExpense � 20143 $387.21 ~5 First National Bank Volunteer u Docent Events&Supplies-Volunteer Recognition � Expense/Food For Docent Quarterly Meeting/Name Badges � 201*4 $361.48 ~5 First National Bank Advertising,Subscriptions&Books-Disaster Service Worker � Book/Legal Books/Performance Appraisal Source Book/Bay Nature Magazine Subscription 20145 $289.14 Sahetymeen Solvent Tank Service'FpO � 20140 *252.38 Peninmv|aMutpepoux Tires 20147 $237J1 vvemonp» Printing Services-Timecards For AO,Gp0&FFO 20148 $23s�V Californiava�r�emimeCompuny ��e,Gemico AD&vxindymn � � ' 20149 $226.89 ^5 First National Bank Computer,Wehshe&Internet Expenses' wopi For GMiPud/ � � Web Hosting Service/Email Service Provider For Sending Email � � Blasts � 20150 *215.94 G&KServices Shop Towel Service'8FO&FF0 � � 20151 *171.24 Pape'Material Handling Field Supplies � 20152 $169.15 Forestry Suppliers HeldOvpp|ies-Cooler&BraoxptsoorGrO � 20153 $149.56 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Supplies'AO � 20154 $1*2.63 FedEx Shipping Charges � � � 20155 $123.48 ~5 First National Bank Nature Center Supplies-Opening Day Expenses � � 20156 *109�00 Coastal Sierra Internet Semime-SFV � 20157 $108.43 Cal-Line Equipment Resharpen Chipper Blades'SFO � 20158 *78.00 Pacific TelemanoQememServices puyPxvmv-B|aukMoumain � 20159 $80.00 Chung.Juan meimbumpment-MowinOExpenoeFv,*Oo 20160 $45.65 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Supplies 20161 $^z.00 ^o First National Bank Rental Residence Expenses'Appliance Repair � 20162 *25.53 # FedE` SmppinQCxorgev-oawt»pmpmpeny � Total $191,638/$2 ^1 Urgent check issued 4/29n3 .c Urgent check issued 5v1/13 � ~o Urgent check issued 4/2onx � ~w Urgent check isouedw25v13 � ~5 Urgent check issued 5/2/13 � The total for First National Bank io*2O.284.33 � # Hawthorn expense � � � Page zmz � Midpeninsula Regional p� Open Space District p R-13-47 Meeting 13-08 May 8, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Amend the Contract Agreement with Ascent Environmental to Increase the Total Contract amount by$12,420 to a Total Not to Exceed Amount of$316,367 for Consultation Regarding Protection of Groundwater Wells During Spraying of Herbicides GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to amend the professional services contract with Ascent Environmental on the Integrated Pest Management Program as follows: 1. Increase the total contract amount by$12,420, from $303,947 to a not to exceed amount of $316,367, for consultation regarding protection of groundwater during spraying of herbicides. I SUMMARY Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(the District) has an existing agreement with Ascent Environmental for development of an Integrated Pest Management(IPM)program and environmental review over the next year(see Report R-13-06). In the meantime, several District neighbors have expressed concerns and raised questions about protection of their drinking water groundwater wells related to spraying of herbicides as part of the slender false brome program. This contract amendment will provide for expanded consultation with the experts on the IPM team to specifically address these new issues and concerns raised by the public and incorporate this information into the IPM Program. DISCUSSION The District entered into an agreement with Ascent Environmental on February 6, 2013, for the development of a District-wide IPM program and environmental review for a not to exceed P p g j amount of$303,947 (see Report R-13-06). In the meantime, staff has been making revisions to the slender false brume program(to be reviewed by the Board on May 22, 2013), and District neighbors have raised questions about the environmental fate of the herbicides glyphosate and aminopyralid and their potential to affect drinking water groundwater wells. On November 2, 2012, District staff sprayed approximately one acre of slender false brome with 0.117 gallons of Roundup ProMax (active ingredient glyphosate) at the Galloway property of El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. The spraying was conducted in a manner consistent with all regulations and with the District's best management practices to protect the environment. I R-13-47 Page 2 Although District staff did not know about the groundwater wells at the time, the spraying was well outside of the recommended 15-foot buffer zone around drinking water sources. In January 2013, neighbors contacted the District with their concerns about potential contamination of groundwater wells on their adjacent properties at a distance of approximately 200 and 500 feet from the area that was sprayed. District staff met with concerned neighbors in February to describe the work and precautions taken during the spraying operation, and have continued to discuss District practices to protect the environment. However, neighbors continue to express concern about their groundwater wells. In the meantime, District staff is currently not spraying any herbicides at the Galloway property. This contract amendment will allow staff to receive advice from experts on the IPM team on the environmental fate of these two herbicides as well as the potential risk to groundwater wells and what additional steps, if any, are necessary to protect them. The contract amendment would also assist District staff in determining if testing of the groundwater wells is advisable and how to conduct such testing. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this contract amendment are available in the Natural Resources Department Adopted FY2013-14 Budget approved by the Board on March 13, 2013 (Report R-13-3 5). BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Results from this additional analysis and recommendations will be included within the IPM Program, in addition to the slender false brome program, and will be reviewed by the Planning and Natural Resources Committee during review of the IPM Program. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and no environmental review is required. NEXT STEP Upon Board authorization, the General Manager will amend the contract with Ascent Environmental for an additional $12,420. Responsible Department Manager: Kirk Lenington,Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Senior Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-47 Meeting 13-08 May 8, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Amend the Contract Agreement with Ascent Environmental to Increase the Total Contract amount by$12,420 to a Total Not to Exceed Amount of$316,367 for Consultation Regarding Protection of Groundwater Wells During Spraying of Herbicides GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to amend the professional services contract with Ascent Environmental on the Integrated Pest Management Program as follows: 1. Increase the total contract amount by$12,420, from $303,947 to a not to exceed amount of $316,367, for consultation regarding protection of groundwater during spraying of herbicides. SUMMARY Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (the District) has an existing agreement with Ascent Environmental for development of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM)program and environmental review over the next year(see Report R-13-06). In the meantime, several District neighbors have expressed concerns and raised questions about protection of their drinking water groundwater wells related to spraying of herbicides as part of the slender false brome program. This contract amendment will provide for expanded consultation with the experts on the IPM team to specifically address these new issues and concerns raised by the public and incorporate this information into the IPM Program. DISCUSSION The District entered into an agreement with Ascent Environmental on February 6, 2013, for the development of a District-wide IPM program and environmental review for a not to exceed amount of$303,947 (see Report R-13-06). In the meantime, staff has been making revisions to the slender false brome program(to be reviewed by the Board on May 22, 2013), and District neighbors have raised questions about the environmental fate of the herbicides glyphosate and aminopyralid and their potential to affect drinking water groundwater wells. On November 2, 2012, District staff sprayed approximately one acre of slender false brome with 0.117 gallons of Roundup ProMax (active ingredient glyphosate) at the Galloway property of El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. The spraying was conducted in a manner consistent with all regulations and with the District's best management practices to protect the environment, R-13-47 Page 2 Although District staff did not know about the groundwater wells at the time, the spraying was well outside of the recommended 15-foot buffer zone around drinking water sources. In January 2013, neighbors contacted the District with their concerns about potential contamination of groundwater wells on their adjacent properties at a distance of approximately 200 and 500 feet from the area that was sprayed. District staff met with concerned neighbors in February to describe the work and precautions taken during the spraying operation, and have continued to discuss District practices to protect the environment. However, neighbors continue to express concern about their groundwater wells. In the meantime, District staff is currently not spraying any herbicides at the Galloway property. This contract amendment will allow staff to receive advice from experts on the IPM team on the environmental fate of these two herbicides as well as the potential risk to groundwater wells and what additional steps, if any, are necessary to protect them. The contract amendment would also assist District staff in determining if testing of the groundwater wells is advisable and how to conduct such testing. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this contract amendment are available in the Natural Resources Department Adopted FY2013-14 Budget approved by the Board on March 13, 2013 (Report R-13-35). BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Results from this additional analysis and recommendations will be included within the IPM Program, in addition to the slender false brome program, and will be reviewed by the Planning and Natural Resources Committee during review of the IPM Program. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no environmental review is required. NEXT STEP Upon Board authorization, the General Manager will amend the contract with Ascent Environmental for an additional $12,420. Responsible Department Manager: Kirk Lenington,Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Senior Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District r a R-13-17 Meeting 13-02 May 8, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Tentative Approval of an Amendment to the Russian Ridge Use and Management Plan for Mindego Ranch, Acceptance as the Project Description for Purposes of Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), and Award of Contract with Ascent Environmental for CEQA Environmental Review and Document Preparation GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Tentatively approve a Use and Management Plan Amendment or the Mindego Ranch Area of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to allow habitat enhancements, conservation grazing, public access and regular maintenance and operations activities. 2. Direct staff to proceed with environmental review pursuant to the CEQA and accept the Use and Management Plan Amendment for the Mindego Ranch Area of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as the CEQA project description. 3. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Ascent Environmental for$50,000 to provide consulting services pursuant to CEQA review in support of the Mindego Use and Management Plan project at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. SUMMARY The Mindego Ranch Property(refer to Attachment 1, Property Map)was added as part of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in 2008. A Preliminary Use and Management Plan maintaining status quo management was approved as part of the purchase(refer to Report R-08- 38). Subsequently, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) conducted biological surveys that confirmed the existence of a significant population of San Francisco garter snakes (SFGS) on the property. Because of the biological sensitivity of this species and its endangered status which includes federal regulation of activities within its habitat, the District has conducted long-term planning to ensure that the District's future public access and land management objectives are fully consistent with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act. District staff has worked closely with resource specialists to develop land management recommendations for the Mindego Ranch Area of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve(Mindego Ranch). The recommendations include activities that address habitat enhancements, R-13-17 Page 2 conservation grazing,public access, and routine maintenance and operations, and have been assembled into a proposed Use and Management Plan Amendment for Mindego Ranch, as described in this report. An underline/strikeout version of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan showing the proposed Amendment updates is provided as Attachment 5. DISCUSSION The Mindego Ranch Use and Management Plan(U&M Plan)describes future land management, operations, and public access actions and activities at Mindego Ranch. The goal of the U&M Plan is to protect and enhance habitat for sensitive wildlife species, while responsibly integrating land management activities and limited public access at Mindego Ranch. The proposed U&M Plan includes the following elements: • Habitat Enhancement Actions; • Conservation Grazing; • Hiking and Equestrian Access to the Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) Donor Circle; • Maintenance and Operations projects. Habitat Enhancement Actions The District contracted with experts in the field of reptiles and amphibians(herpetologists)to perform in-depth surveys and recommend measures to protect and enhance populations of SFGS and other sensitive species on Mindego Ranch. The core habitat areas for these species will be designated as Conservation Management Units (CMUs), which are managed for resource protection rather than public recreation(refer to Attachment 2, Habitat Enhancement Map and 8, SFGS Habitat Management Plan). The experts recommended the District implement the following measures: I. Eradicate non-native fish and control bullfrogs at Mindego Lake to improve SFGS's native prey base, primarily California red-legged frog(CRLF) and Pacific tree frog, as a long-term ecosystem benefit. This involves the following steps: a. Temporarily drain Mindego Lake to eliminate non-native fish that prey upon larval CRLF. b. Initiate a management program to eliminate the bullfrogs which are aggressive, introduced predators of the CRLF. 2. Increase capacity of smaller ponds that have partially filled in with sediment and are heavily colonized by aquatic vegetation. Loss of open water habitat has reduced overall habitat quality and impairs successful breeding by CRLF. 3. Install livestock exclusion fencing in select areas of all four ponds to manage livestock. This would allow cattle to drink at specific locations to help maintain open water habitat while excluding them from portions of the pond to ensure adequate growth of emergent and perimeter vegetation, consistent with CRLF protection. Conservation Grazing Establishment of conservation grazing at Mindego Ranch is a cost-effective strategy to maintain ideal grassland-to-brush ratios for SFGS, control invasive weeds, reduce wildland fire fuel loads, maintain open water habitats in shallow ponds for CRLF, and promote native plant diversity. Significant infrastructure improvements as well as active management and monitoring are essential to meet the objectives of conservation grazing. A grazing assessment was prepared for the property by Sage Associates in 2008, and recommends low initial stocking rates and the following water system improvements (refer to Attachment 3, Grazing Infrastructure Map and 7, Grazing Plan): R-13-17 Page 3 • Install five new troughs at strategic locations to evenly distribute cattle across the property • Install two new water tanks to provide livestock water throughout the dry months • Install an electric (solar)pump to distribute the livestock water • Install 8,000 feet of new, buried PVC water line to supply the water troughs Mindego Ranch is partially within the drinking water watershed of Cuesta La Honda Guild (Guild watershed), which diverts water from Mindego Creek to supply drinking water to the Town of La Honda. A well-known potential threat posed by cattle grazing to downstream drinking water quality is the spread of Cryptosporidium, a pathogenic protozoan that causes intestinal infections that can be fatal to children and other sensitive populations. Cryptosporidum is spread via cysts produced in large quantities by newborn calves infected with the pathogen. Although highly unlikely at Mindego Ranch due to measures that are being proposed, contamination of the water supply with even trace levels of cysts could trigger the need for extremely costly water treatment procedures to be put in place. To minimize the potential for contamination of the Guild's water supply,the following measures will be implemented as part of an adaptive management program: • Cattle will be excluded from the Guild watershed during the wet season when drinking water is drawn from Mindego Creek. • A barrier program will be implemented and monitored to ensure cattle are excluded from the Guild watershed during the wet season. • Additional fence will be installed where existing barriers are ineffective. • If cattle Cryptosporidium is detected in the Guild's water, the District will conduct testing of Mindego cattle for the presence of the pathogen. • If the pathogen is present in the cattle herd, pastures within the Guild's watershed will be closed until addition water quality mitigation measures are established between the District and the Guild. Public Access To minimize potential impacts to the highly sensitive SFGS,protective guidelines would be established and public access on the property would be limited. The U&M Plan includes following: • Opening a new section of the Mindego Ranch main driveway that connects to the POST Donor Circle pathway to hiking and equestrian use • Opening the POST Donor Circle pathway to hiking only • Installing a horse stile at the entrance of the Donor Circle pathway • Designating habitat buffer areas around ponds on Conservation Management Units, where no public access is allowed • Install Closed Area signage at key locations • Install new gate on the Mindego Ranch main driveway just beyond the junction with the Donor Circle pathway • Allow for docent led tours within closed areas of Mindego Ranch Maintenance and Operations Major maintenance and operations projects that would be implemented as part of the U&M Plan include road erosion treatment projects and assessment of existing structures. Additional maintenance activities are included in the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Board Landfill Closure Site Management Measures and the POST Council Circle Management Agreement. R-13-17 Page 4 Road Erosion Treatment Proiects:Mindego Ranch Road and Trail Erosion Inventory (Best 2012), describes road erosion treatment projects and includes the following recommendations (refer to Attachment 4, Road and Trail Project Map and 6 Road and Trail Inventory): • Installing reverse-grade dips and ditch relief culverts, rocking low-lying segments, and replacing a failing culvert along the main ranch driveway(recently renamed the Mindego Hill Trail; see Report R-12-37); • Regrading, widening, and installing reverse-grade dips on three critical ranch access roads. Existinz Structures 0 The potential historic significance of the Old True Residence(aka"Grandma's House")will be assessed as part of the environmental review process. Recommendations for this structure will be included in the final U&M Plan. Landfill Closure: The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has approved closure-in-place for the Mindego Ranch landfill(refer to Attachment 9, Lan4fill Management Measures). The followinz site manazement measure would protect the landfill integrity • Implement a site-specific Stormwater Runoff Control Plan to divert surface runoff away from the filled area; • Designate the filled area as a"closed area" and install signs to alert the public and District staff that the area is closed; • Enforce the access restrictions and note the restrictions on District Preserve maps; and • Inspect the site slopes following significant rain events to ensure that slope erosion is not occurring. POST Council Circle Management Agreement: The agreement defines management activities and responsible parties for the POST Council Circle (refer to Attachment 10, POST Council Circle Management Plan). Key elements of the agreement include: 0 POST may use the Council Circle as part of fundraising and donor recognition events for the purpose of open space preservation; 0 Except as otherwise set forth in the agreement, POST shall be responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the Council Circle; 0 District will annually perform routine maintenance on the trail leading to the Council Circle in a manner consistent with District holdings. Public/Stakeholder Consultation The proposed U&M Plan incorporates input from the following stakeholder groups: 0 Trail users: representatives of the biking, equestrian and hiking communities (site visit held August 31, 2012); 0 Agricultural community: the San Mateo County Farm Bureau(site visit held September 14, 2012, formal presentation given November 6, 2012); 0 Watershed: the community of Cuesta La Honda Guild (site visit held November 6, 2012, attendance at Guild Board meetings held February 20 and April 17, 2013). 0 Consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)was initiated in October 2012, It is anticipated that a USFWS Recovery Permit including all proposed actions will be issued in late 2013. The primary comment received by the representatives from the Farm Bureau related to potential conflicts between cattle and trail users. Mindego Ranch will be a pilot project to introduce and R-13-17 Page 5 educate users about cattle on District lands and provide an opportunity for the public to experience a working cattle ranch. East Bay Parks Regional Parks District has 40 years of experience with grazing cattle. They report that incidents involving aggressive cattle are often the result of interactions with off-leash dogs, and dogs will be prohibited at Mindego Ranch. Because of the small scale of public access and cattle grazing at the site, staff can respond quickly to make modifications to public access or grazing operations if needed. Following the site visit held with the community of Cuesta La Honda Guild, the Guild provided comments on the U&M Plan expressing their concerns regarding the spread of Cryptosporidium as a result of a cattle operation on the Mindego Ranch. District staff attended the Guild's February and April board of directors meeting to discuss further mitigation measures, like the adaptive management program, to address the concerns regarding the cattle operation at Mindego Ranch. Award of Contract for Environmental Review A Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP)to provide environmental services and prepare CEQA documents was released on March 25, 2013 via direct email and posting on the District website. The deadline for submission of proposals was April 12, 2013. A total of eight (8)proposals were received as shown below: Firm Location Cost Proposal Ascent Environmental Sacramento $39,151 David J. Powers&Associates San Jose $32,142 ESA San Francisco $37,775 LSA Berkeley $41,879 Raney Sacramento $28,987 Strelow Consulting Santa Cruz $30,740 Sustain Inc Sacramento $39,151 Questa Pt. Richmond $30,570 The proposals were carefully evaluated by staff to assess the qualifications of each proposer, including the overall team expertise, the implementation approach and the quality of the proposal. The top two firms deemed most qualified were Ascent Environmental and Strelow Consulting. Staff selected Ascent Environmental after conducting telephone interviews with both firms. Ascent was found to be the most technically qualified to address analysis and treatment of pathogens such as Cryptosporidium,both for purposes of the environmental analysis and for discussions with the Board and interested public. While Ascent has frequent and recent experience working with water treatment agencies and knowledge of this pathogen, Strelow Consulting lacks the expertise in this area and would have been required to hire a sub-consultant to address pathogen and water quality issues. By contrast, Ascent is also a full-service fin'n that employs all necessary technical staff for the project, including an architectural historian, further eliminating the need for hiring additional sub-consultants with unknown qualifications. In addition, Ascent has experience evaluating potential environmental impacts to SFGS on a similar project, which was the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the La Honda Creek Master Plan. Finally, Ascent has an excellent proven track record completing extremely complex projects with the District, including Environmental Impact Report preparation and support during the public meetings for the Mount Umunhum Public Access Project. R-13-17 Page 6 FISCAL IMPACT The FY 2013-14 Budget adopted by the Board on March 13, 2013 (see report R-13-377) includes $60,000 to complete the CEQA analysis and finalize the Mindego Use and Management Plan. The$50,000 contract with Ascent, which includes additional historical assessment of a pre-1900 barn that was not anticipated at the time of the original RFPQ, is well within this budget. Implementation of individual elements of the U&M Plan will be approved by the Board separately. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW The Planning and Natural Resources Committee(formerly the Use and Management Committee) met on November 13, 2012, and at that meeting reviewed and approved the above-described recommendations for the U&M Plan amendments. PUBLIC NOTICE Property owners of land located adjacent to or within 300 feet of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve and interested parties have been mailed written notices of this proposed Tentative Approval of the U&M Plan Amendment. All legal notice requirements of the Brown Act have been met. CEQA COMPLIANCE If the Board accepts the tentative U&M Plan Amendment as the project description for environmental review, District staff, assisted by a qualified environmental consultant, will complete an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration(IS/MND). Following a public review period, the Board will consider all comments and deliberate on certification of the MND and final approval of the U&M Plan amendment. NEXT STEPS Following the Board's tentative approval of the U&M Plan Amendment for the Mindego Ranch area of the Preserve, and award of contract to Ascent Environmental to complete a Mitigated Negative Declaration(MND), staff will work with Ascent to develop the draft environmental review document. Next, the IS/MND will be circulated for Board and public review. At the end of the CEQA public review period, staff will return to the Board to present public comment and provide a final recommendation on CEQA certification of the environmental review document and final approval of the U&M Plan amendment. Attachment(s) 1. Mindego Ranch Location Map 2. Mindego Ranch SFGS Habitat Enhanccipent Projects Map 3. Mindego Ranch Grazing Infrastructure Map 4. Mindego Ranch Roads and Trails Map 5. Mindego Ranch Area of the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan 6. Road and Trail Erosion Inventory: Mindego Ranch Area, Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve 7. Mindego Hill Ranch Grazing, Manamenient Plan R-13-17 Page 7 8. San Francisco Garter Snake Habitat Mana(yernent Plan 9. Landfill Closure Site 7Management Measures San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Board 10. POST Council Circle Management Agreement *Attachments can be found on the District website: http://www.oi)enspace.or2/about us/meetincrs.ast) Responsible Department Head: Meredith Manning, Co-Acting Planning Manager and Senior Planner Prepared by: Gretchen Laustsen, Planner 11 Contact person: Same Graphics prepared by: Alex Roa, GIS Technician � n @k��0��|0�W� �8�� AGENDA ITEM� �_m� mr�� Cuesta La Honda Guild Common Interest Development Professionally n1aDaA�� hv - ' ReaUMan@ge December 1G,ZD12 � Ms. Lisa Bankosh � � Open Space Planner III M|dpeninsu|a Regional Open Space District Subject: M|ndeAn Ranch Draft Use and Management Plan � The Board of Directors of Cuesta La Honda Guild appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft � Use and Management Plan for K4in6egoRanch. 4awe have expressed |n previous correspondence to � Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(the District),the Guild's principal concern is the protection � of Mindego Creek,which serves as a source of drinking water to the community.The Guild considers the � continued use mf herbicides and the re—introduction of cattle onto the property ax the most serious potential risks to the water quality of Mindego Creek. The Board's current position on each of these � issues|s discussed below. � The Guild's concerns can be appreciated when placed into the hydrological setting.The Guild possesses appropriative water rights to Mindego Creek for direct use and storage.We are entitled to divert water � from October to the end nf May from a point of diversion situated roughly O.25 mile downstream ofthe � confluence of Big Springs Creek and Mindego Creek.The first map in the Draft Use and Management � Plan illustrates the hydrological connection between Big Springs Creek and Mindego Creek. Big Springs is � � a source of water to Big Springs Creek which conveys its flow toK8indeAp Creek. Furthermore,although not shown on the map,the position of Mindego Lake relative to Big Springs Creek suggests that shallow � � groundwater discharge from Mindego Lake might flow to Big Springs.Thus,the possibility exists for a � continuous groundwater-surface water connection between K8indeQo Lake and &4inde8oCneeh. With � this in mind,the Guild's concerns have been the potential for off-site transport of herbicides-applied to � upland areas proximate toKX|ndego Lake and Big SpdngsLake-andCiyptosporidimntocontamo|nata W1indegoCreek. HerhJcideoppikatimn � Based on the description of the herbicide spraying program in the Mitigated Negative Declaration � (March 2009),Guild representatives believed the probability for off-site transport to Mindego Creek was � slight. Notably,because herbicides were typically applied in late spring through fall,overlap with the � period during which the Guild diverted water from Minclego Creek was minimized. Nonetheless,the Guild decided to develop a baseline for glysophate,the active ingredient in Roundup,and included the compound in the list of constituents that the Guild determines in water samples from Mindego Creek. Furthermore,at the Guild's request,the District notified us when herbicides would be applied.To date, ComprehensIve CmmmxmnIty Management Solutions Page 7655 Redwood Blvd.,#100,Novato,CA 94945° P:066-473-2573~ F:415-367-9045 °semvice0reaDmmenage.cwnm CUesta La Honda Guild ' glysophate has not been detected,suggesting that the herbicide has either remained on site,as expected,or moved through the system undetected. The Draft Use and Management Plan does not address the future of the spraying program. However,we understand that the District would like to apply herbicides earlier in the year to achieve more effective results,which could reduce to overall quantity of herbicides applied to the property.This proposed � change in schedule coincides with the Gui|d's seasonal diversion of water from W1indego Creek,and � � could increase the potential for contamination,although it is difficult assess the level of risk without a � more detailed description of the proposed plan.Without more information,the Guild is reluctant to support the proposed change.The Guild recommends that the District provide a more detailed plan,and � to continue to notify the Guild when herbicides will beused. Cryptospmridlwm Cryptosporidium is a small single-celled protozoan parasite that inhabits surface water,and is | particularly prevalent in waters contaminated with animal and human waste. Infection by the parasite | ' causes severe gastrointestinal illness in humans. Federal and State drinking water regulations require that water systems that utilize surface waters as a source of drinking water utilize filtration and disinfection methods that will remove and kill at least 99%of the Cryptosporidium oocytes. / Testing for the presence of Cryptosporidium is mandated for all water districts in California that utilize surface waters under provisions of the Long term Surface Water Treatment Rule 2 (California Department of Public Health).The Guild completed the required yearlong testing schedule in 2011 with | no detections of Cryptosporidium oocysts.The Guild will be required to conduct another round of testing inJO16,and every 6years,thereafter. Detection nf any oocystx1n the source water could trigger a requirement by the State for the Guild to implement additional,expensive treatment methods, such as � ultraviolet irradiation or ozone,tn meet the regulatory requirement described above. Obviously,the � Guild wants to avoid this situation. The Draft Use and Management Plan states that the incidence ofCryp infection in cattle |s relatively rare.Our reading of some of the literature suggests that information on infection rates, hydrologic transport and human health risk is not well developed. For example,infection rates|ncalves of range herds are variable, but it is not unusual for 10-20%of the tested calves to harbor the parasite (Atwill).The risk of contamination of surface water Is not well documented, but at least one study indicated that oocytes can be transported from feces during rainfall events(Tate et at 2000). The extent of transport and risk to human health may be largely determined by site-specific factors, including � hillside slope.Big Springs supplies water to Big Springs Creek which appears to flow along a steep, � incised stream channel tmMindegoCreek. The Draft Use and Management Plan management plan � includes physical barriers and administrative controls to confine L}Nn and reduce the risk of � contamination of surface water which the Guild strongly supports.The Plan does not provide for a plan to monitor for Cryptosporldium.Such monitoring coupled with aggressive mitigation would seem to � provide a greater measure of protection against the spread of the pathogen and contamination of human drinking water supplies.Although,the risk of contamination by Cryptosporidium appears to be small,the consequences in terms of human health and financial costs to the Guild would be severe. ComprehensAve Community Management Solutions Page 7655 Redwood Blvd.,#100,Novato,CA 94945°P;866-473-2573°F:415'367-9045 °servi«e@neaYmmamage'comu � | CUeSta [8 Honda Guild Therefore,the Cuesta La Honda Guild Board of Directors opposes the plan to re-introduce cattle onto the property. � � Summary � � To summarize: 1)the Cueeta La Honda Guild Board of Directors does not oppose the use of herbicides wn the &1indeBo Ranch property, but recommends that the District further consult the Guild on proposed changes in the program;2)with regard to the reintroduction of calving operations,the Guild is � opposed. � � TmCuesta La Honda Guild Board of Directors recognizes that the District is sensitive to the GuUd's � concerns,and appreciates that the District has reached out to solicit comments on the Draft Use and � Management Plan for the Minde8o Ranch property. The Guild supports the District's best management practices to mitigate the risk of contamination of Mindego Creek by herbicides and Cryptosporidium. Although the Board finds elements of the Draft Use and Management Plan problematic,we remain receptive to working with the District to find mutually acceptable solutions. Sincerely, Jill @ri s, Board President References AtmW[ R, Rangeland cattle andtheMmkofxvmt*rbwrn*Cryptosporidium porvum infection|nhumans (htLp://xvvvw^mtmed.ucdav|s.edu/vetext/|NF'EC_Nev98C.htmU. Tate, K. VV,Atw||[E.R,George, W1.R,McDoug|and' N.K,and Royce, E2OOO.Crytmapohdiumparvum | transport from cattle fecal deposits on California rangelands.J. Range Manage.53:295_299 � Comprehensive | Community 14anagemmewt8olutiows Page 3 � ! 7655 Redwood Blvd,#100,Novato,CA 9494S° P:866-473-2S73°F:41S-367-9045 °service0realmanage.com Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-48 Meeting May 8, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Amend the Contract with Consultant Rosemary Cameron to Assist Public Affairs in Broadening the District's Public Outreach Strategy and Make Recommendations on the District's Legislative Program GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to amend the professional services contract with Consultant Rosemary Cameron as follows: 1. Increase the total contract amount by$21,000, for a total not to exceed an amount of $46,000, for consulting services to assist the General Manager and Public Affairs in broadening the District's public outreach, showcasing the Vision Plan, and making recommendations regarding the District's Legislative Program through March 31, 2014. SUMMARY In August 2012, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) initiated a contract with RosemaryCameron(Consultant). The Consultant has extensive experience in working with the ( ) p g public sector and in managing regional and municipal parks and recreation, city management, and legislative affairs. Ms. Cameron's responsibilities included management of the media, graphics, signage, publications, community outreach, and local government relations activities. The Consultant has significant experience working on benchmark studies that assess likely voter opinion on a wide range of open space issues including potential special assessment districts, parcel taxes, and bond acts as funding mechanisms for regional parks. DISCUSSION The original one-year contract of$15,000 with the Rosemary Cameron was approved by the General Manager and amended in March 2013, to extend the term to an additional year ending in March 31, 2014 and amending the compensation by$10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $25, 000.00. In order to continue assisting the District in assessing the results of the District baseline and follow-up public polling and Community Advisory Committee recommendations, mentoring staff on a comprehensive public outreach strategy that includes ethnic audiences, corporate groups, and local legislative staff to reach a broader representation of the District's constituents, and monitoring and making recommendations on legislative initiatives that affect R-13-48 Page 2 the District. , the estimated cost of these services for FY2013-14 is $46,000. It is recommended that the Board approve the contract to add additional compensation of$2 1,000. FISCAL IMPACT The$2 1,000 cost has been included in the FY2013-14 Proposed Annual Budget which was approved by the Board on March 13, 2013 (R-13-37). BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Board Committee review of this item is not required. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and no environmental review is required. NEXT STEP Upon Board authorization, the General Manager will amend the contract with Consultant Rosemary Cameron to increase the contract amount. Responsible Department Manager: Steve Abbors, General Manager Prepared by: Paul MeKowan,Acting Public Affairs Manager Contact person: Same as above Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-38 Meeting 13-08 May 8, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Amend the Contract Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Increase the Total Contract Amount by$30,000 to a Not To Exceed Amount of$55,000 for Expanded Employment Relations Consulting Services and Extend the Contract Tenn by Twelve Months GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to amend the professional services contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as follows: 1. Increase the total contract amount by$30,000 from $25,000 to a not to exceed amount of $55,000 for expanded employment relations consulting services. 2. Extend the contract by twelve months from June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2014. SUMMARY The District has maintained an annual agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for employment relations consulting services for a not to exceed amount for$25,000. The District anticipates an increase in the need for these services over the next year and recommends adding an additional $30,000 for a total not to exceed amount of$55,000. DISCUSSION The District entered into an agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 for a not to exceed amount of$25,000. This amount is comprised of $3,142 for participation in the labor consortium which provides the District access to five days of group training workshops on employee relations group training workshops, telephone consultations with Attorney, and a monthly newsletter covering employment relations developments. The balance of the contract is for representational, litigation, and other employment relations services requested by the District and is billed at an hourly rate for attorney staff($180 to $300 per hour) and paraprofessional staff($105 to $140 per hour). The District anticipates an increased need for employment relations consulting services in the upcoming year to address specific issues, including: implementation of the Memorandum of R-13-38 Page 2 Agreement (MOA) with the Field Employees Association, grievances, occasional disciplinary actions, review of the MOA for compliance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state law, and other complex labor issues. In order to secure these services, it is recommended to increase the contract by$30,000 and extend the term to March 30,2014. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this contract were included in the Adopted FY2013-14 Budget approved by the Board on March 13, 2013 (Report R-13-35). BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW This request was reviewed and approved by the Action Plan and Budget Committee(ABC)on March 7, 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and no environmental review is required. NEXT STEP Upon Board authorization, the General Manager will amend the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for an additional $30,000 and extend the term to March 30, 2014. Responsible Department Manager: Kate Dray son, Administrative Services Manager Prepared by: Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager Candice Basnight, Human Resources Supervisor Sheryl Schaffner, General Counsel Contact person: She Schaffner, General Counsel i txra` Mid peninsula Regional " € Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: May 3, 2013 Re: FYIs OpenSpace is Regional Memorandum Open Space District DATE: Mayl, 2013 MEMO TO: Board of Directors i THROUGH: General Manager FROM: Clayton Koopmann, Rangeland Ecologist SUBJECT: Grazing RFP for Driscoll Ranch and McDonald Ranch Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) staff have prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP)to solicit proposals from qualified livestock operators looking to provide resource management services to the District in the form of cattle grazing. The RFP is intended to assist District staff in selecting a responsible cattle grazing operator(or operators)to graze the McDonald and Driscoll Ranch properties, both located in the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. Driscoll Ranch and McDonald Ranch are adjoining properties totaling approximately 4,800 acres. The Driscoll Ranch property has been grazed continuously for several decades, including the past seven years while under District ownership. The current grazing lease is set to expire November 1, 2013 and the District is looking to select a new grazing tenant so that cattle grazing will continue without interruption on the property. It is important to continue uninterrupted livestock grazing on the property for resource management goals, grassland habitat management and fire fuel load reduction. The McDonald Ranch property was historically grazed by cattle, but has not been grazed for the past fifteen years while under District ownership. Re-introducing cattle grazing to McDonald Ranch will be extremely beneficial for habitat enhancement, infrastructure maintenance, and fire fuel load reduction. Because McDonald Ranch and Driscoll Ranch are adjoining properties, the most logical and feasible approach to restore grazing on the McDonald Ranch property is to solicit grazing proposals for both properties at the same time with the potential to graze them together as one grazing unit with the same lease terms and dates. A resource grazing plan for the Driscoll. Ranch property was approved by the Board of Directors as part of the Driscoll Ranch Property purchase in 2006. A resource grazing plan for the former McDonald Ranch property was approved as part of the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve Master Plan in 2012. The RFP process, including scoring and interviews, is scheduled to occur throughout June and July of 2013 with tenant selection scheduled to occur in August of 2013. This schedule will allow the District to enter into a long term lease agreement with a new grazing tenant or tenants on November 1, 2013 to ensure uninterrupted grazing on the property. "�t�rtr ��Vyfi{rk Mid peninsula Regional I Open Space District � a To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: May 8, 2013 Re: Late FYIs TO. General Manager FROM: Gordon Raillie Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 21112013 And 212812013 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT 148 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 53 Closed area-bicycle 2 0 0 0 Helmet required 2 2 0 0 Parking Citations Issued 52 4 Trail use speed limit 1 1 0 0 2 All Written Warnings Issued 33 Closed Area Police Assistance 10 Enter sensitive/hazardous closed area 4 0 0 0 4 Enter temporary/regular closed area 7 5 0 0 12 LAW ENFORCEMENT 47 Dog Dog in prohibited area 9 5 0 0 14 Law Enforcement 47 Leash required-Dog 17 7 0 0 24 Other ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 4 After hours 7 6 0 0 13 Medical-Bicycle Accident 2 Smoking-undesignated area 2 4 0 0 6 Medical-Hiking 1 Running Accident 1 Weapons Possession of/discharging paint ball gun,BB 1 0 0 0 1 Vehicle Accident 1 DISTRICT TOTAL 52 30 0 0 82 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS MUTUAL AID 5 NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS Medical-Bicycle Accident 3 Dog Suicide Attempted 1 Petsidogs on 6 foot leash or radio collar/voice 2 1 0 0 3 Vehicle Accident 1 NON DISTRICT TOTAL 2 1 0 0 3 GRAND TOTAL 54 31 0 0 85 -JCR Juvenile Contact Report Tuesday,,flay 07,2013 Page I of 5 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 48 3 51 Disabled Parking: Permit Required unpa 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 9 2 11 Prohibited Areas(Red curb) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 3 1 4 Prohibited Areas(After hours) 29 0 29 Take up more than one marked parking s 1 0 1 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 4 1 5 Disabled Parking—PavedlMarked. 1 1 2 No Parking-Specified Hours 2 0 2 No parking 1 0 1 52 4 58 DATE OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Feb 03 One subject was cited for a disabled parking violation. A car was parked in a disabled space displaying Rangers: 2 tR 13FO47 a temporary disabled parking placard that did not show an expiration date.The driver was contacted and was unable to show paperwork for the placard. A DMV check found the placard to be expired. The placard was siezed and the driver issued a District disabled parking citation. Preserve Fremont Older Location Feb 03 District rangers on patrol observed a hiker with 2 dogs; 1 on leash the other off leash. She stated she Rangers: 2 1R 13SO31 was rehabbing a knee and could not tolerate 2 dogs pulling on the leash at the same time,so she unleashed one. She knew dogs were allowed in the preserve,but did not see anything saying leashes were required. She was cited for dog off leash and released. Preserve Windy Hill Location Hamms Gulch Trail Feb 05 A Santa Clara County Park Ranger reported a suspicious vehicle with two occupants at the preserve Rangers: 2 1R 13FO50 parking lot.Deputies responded and a search of the suspicious vehicle found possible stolen items as Police: 3 well as tools consistent with vehicle break-ins. There were also hypodermic needles and a methamphetamine pipe found in their possesion. One individual was cited and released for the needles. Ownership of the pipe could not be determined. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Jacques Ridge Parking Lot Feb 05 A vehicle accident when a vehicle swerved off of Hicks road into a small drainage near gate SA02. Fire Rangers: 1 AR 13FO51 and medics responded and transported one person to the hospital by ambulance. The scene was Police: 1 checked to ensure that no fluids leaked from the vehicle into the environment. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Gate SA02 Tuesday,Map 07,2013 Page 2 of 5 1 FebVV District rangers monitoredradio traffic about mn individual who was md risk and possibly near the Rangers: 3 mm /33myo Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. A ranger located a vehicle which was reported to be associated P� �ion� 1 with*ein�wNum||n the Sar�o0upandng|��otnm��eo|nnofH}ghvw�s8 and 35 As the ranger approached he observed the person crossing into the California State Parks Skyline-to-the-Sea trail. Rangers proceeded to scout the trail and located the individual walking toward them. He had o cut on his upper arm and was covered with blood.The man said hm"was out henahyin to kill myself'and that he had m knife in his back waistband. The knife was located and removed for safety. The rangers bandaged the wound. A suicide note was found in the patient's possession. The individual was transported to a medical center and placed under 72 hour psychiatric observation. Preserve Off Oimt�otLands-8ky|ino LomsUonHwy� 8:CaoUeRock GP. Sore�gaTn|iRd�Tmi|� Sky|in�-t*dho'SeaTrail � _ FebV6 District Rangers discovered two individuals ina closed area of the preserve with on air rifle. One person Rangers: 3 «p/zFuof was cited for possession of the rifle.The rangers also located a shooting bench and target area constructed out ofwood. The two people contacted said that those items were already present when they arrived. Peo�mo @enaAzu| LocaUnn�umoM} � Feb10 A District Ranger copied radio traffic of a medical aid and responded to the scene in the Russian Ridge Rangers: 3 »R/z000r Preserve. The ranger located the victim and advised dispatch of the location. A hiker had fallen and sustained o possible injury&o her hip. Woodside Fire&Cal Fire responded to the scene. Woodside Fire transported the victim hzo local hospital. Preserve Russian Ridge LomaUonAnci*ntOakuTrail Feb1O A District ranger patrol in the closed property discovered a sliding door at the upper house had been Rangers: 1 IR/3So3a pried open and the door removed from it's tracks. The immediate area was searched for further vandalism but none was seen. Preserve Windy Hill LncaUnnHawxhompmpoay Feb14 A bicyclist fell in the preserve,injuring his left hip and arm. Santa Clara County Fire responded and Rangers: 2 xR1opno8 transported the person un his home. Police: 1 Preserve SiJooeph'mHill Location Fah17 A District Ranger foot patrol at the Preserve attempted to stop a bicyclista closed trail.The Rangers: 3 »q /xn»Oa bicyclist immediately fled down the trail Into the town of Saratoga.Two other rangers and Santa Clara Police: 3 County Deputies searched the area but were unable w locate the violator. Preserve Fremont Older Loca*onPork�rR�nchTmi| � Fwb1? An auto burglary occurred k»a visitors vehicle,parked just outside the Preserve, that had been Rangers: 1 /m/3FOno accidently left unlocked while he and his wife had been hiking in the Preserve. Cash and credit cards were discovered taken from his vwhm'opurse that had been left behind the seat. Preserve Off District Lands'Foothills LonodonU��8toPu|gao Ridge EdmnndsRoad Fwb1$ A visitor reported that he had discovered shoes,some deteriorated clothing,human bones,and a skull. Rangers: 2 »9/33m*0 The visitor escorted the rangers and deputies N the site. The remains were documented bythe Police: 2 coroner's office and taken into possession. Currently there ieno identification for the subject. Pmnam� Puhu|mmCmekRedwoods LouaUonNn�hoid�nfPuhoimo Creek,e�moentVoPuriaimmCmekRd. � Fob1$ A bicyclist on the trailin the Preserve crashed and apparently broke his collarbone. District Rangers and Rangers: 2 xR/3Foor San Jose Fire responded. A friend of the patient created a sling for him from anhht. The patient walked out to the parking lot where he was evaluated and released by the fire department. A friend took the patient hu the hospital by private vehicle. Preserve SienaAzu| LncoUunVYoodoTmi|mbout2mi|oohnmJmoquesR|dge ` � Feb2O Two people had thei off leash,in the off leash area, When one dog ran up\o greet the other dog Rangers- 3 »q/opnom one of the owners yelled at the other m get his dog away, The owner who had yelled then swung astick �po||c*�Districtat|hodog.andhitthentherownerin8`ebuoknfthnhemdashabantdmwoongnthiudog. Din� �/ rangers met the victim of the assault in the preserve parking lot,and observed a lump approximately 1~ in diameter on the back of the viui|m'ohead. San Mateo Sheriffs deputies were called. The victim declined medical care and declined 10 press charges. Neither nf the dogs were injured. Preserve PuigosRidge LuoadnwO�|eoaha/no - _ _ 7uesdaj�Atay07,20/J Page Joy5 Feb 22 A District ranger was first on scene of a vehicle accident involving a truck and a car. The truck travelling Rangers: 4 MA 13S042 south hit gravel losing control and T-boned the car that was travelling north. The victim in the car was Police: 4 trapped(the doors would not open)and complained of lower back pain and was in shock. The ranger provided scene assessment,provided oxygen and checked vitals of the driver who was transported by ground to a local hospital. The driver of the truck stated he was not hurt. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy. 35 at Stillheart, North of Hwy,84 Feb 23 A District ranger was first on-scene at a bicycle accident. The rider went over the handle bars,landing Rangers: 4 MA t3S046 on his face and right shoulder. The patient suffered facial injuries,a broken collar bone,a broken bone Police: 1 at the base of the skull,and fractured ribs. Rangers stabilized the patient and set up landing zone at Russian Ridge. The patient was transported by helicopter to a local hospital. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy.35, 114 mi north of cluds rest Rd. Feb 23 A District ranger on patrol came upon a bicycle accident on the highway. The ranger secured the scene, Rangers: MA 13SO45 and provided an initial patient assessment. Patient care was transferred to Cal Fire upon their arrival. The ranger took possession of the bicycle due to the proximity of our office to the patient's home. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy.84, approx. 1 mile east of Hwy.35 Feb 25 A District ranger was issuing a citation for a dog off leash violation when a another individual ran by, Rangers: 1 IR 13FO76 swore,and yelled at the ranger. The individual then slowed down,looked back and said"You remember me,right?" This particular indvidual is well know to the ranger staff,since he has an outstanding warrant for his arrest for previous incidents where he has spit on rangers and punched a patrol truck. This individual was not stopped and left the preserve. Preserve St.Joseph's Hill Location Tuesdtky,Atay 07,2013 Page 4 of 5 DATE VANDALISM DETAIL Feb 01 Graffiti inside:"STEEM". VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Parking tot restroom Feb 01 Gaffiti inside"STEEM" VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Parking lot restroom Feb 08 Graffiti. VL Preserve Saratoga Gap Location Vegetation sign Feb 08 Two knife stab holes in piexiglas. VL Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Parking lot signboard Feb 08 Graffiti. VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Parking lot signboard Feb 08 Graffiti VL Preserve Saratoga Gap Location Regulation sign Feb 08 Two knife stab holes in plexiglas. VL Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Parkinq lot signboard Feb 08 Graffiti VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Signboard Feb 10 A sliding glass door was pryed open and taken off the tracks. There was no other vandalsim found after an area search. VL Preserve Windy Hill Location Hawthorn Caretaker House Feb 16 Two KEEP QUIET signs pushed over.Attempt to remove. VL Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location Mora t Ravensbury Feb 19 Tagging on the guardrail(black). VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location To the right of SA07 Feb 28 Tagging on 1 sign. VL jPreserve Sierra Azul Location Kennedy SA01 Feb 28 Tagging on 2 signs. VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location Priest Rock!Kennedy Tuesday,May 07,2013 Page 5 of 5 TO: General Manager FROM: Gordon Baillie Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 31112013 And 313112013 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT 179 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 71 Bicycle after hours 1 1 0 0 2 Parking Citations Issued 44 Closed area-bicycle 11 1 0 0 12 Helmet required 3 2 0 0 5 All Written Warnings Issued 59 Trail use speed limit 5 4 0 0 9 Police Assistance 5 Closed Area Enter temporary/regular closed area 3 11 0 0 14 LAW ENFORCEMENT 63 Dog Law Enforcement 63 Dog in prohibited area 6 10 0 0 16 Leash required-Dog 24 6 0 0 30 Other ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 7 After hours 5 13 0 0 18 Lost Person Search I Off Trail Use 0 3 0 0 3 Medical-Bicycle Accident 4 Smoking-undesignated area 0 1 0 0 1 Vehicles prohibited 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Hiking/Running Accident 2 Walk-only zone 0 1 0 0 1 Weapons MUTUAL AID 3 Possession of/discharging paint ball gun, BB 6 3 0 0 9 Medical-Bicycle Accident 1 Possession of/discharging weapon 1 0 2 0 3 DISTRICT TOTAL 66 56 2 0 124 Medical-Motorcycle Accident 2 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS Dog Pets/dogs on 6 foot leash or radio collar/voice 2 0 0 0 2 Other 0 1 0 0 1 Possession of Marijuana-<an ounce 1 0 0 0 1 Reckless driving-off-street parking facility 1 0 0 0 1 NON DISTRICT TOTAL 4 1 0 0 5 GRAND TOTAL 70 57 2 0 129 *JCR Juvenile Contact Report Tuesday,Atay 07,201.3 Page I of 5 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 36 3 39 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Red curb) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(On fire trail) 0 1 1 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 6 0 6 Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(After hours) 24 0 24 Take up more than one marked parking s 1 2 3 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 6 0 6 Disabled Parking—Paved/Marked. 1 0 1 No Parking Zone 2 0 2 No parking 2 0 2 Parking blocking road or driveway 1 0 1 42 3 45 III DATE OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Mar 02 A District ranger was first on scene of a motorcycle accident. The rider had fallen after driving on some Rangers: 2 MA 13SO49 dirt on the side of Highway 35 where he lost control and crashed. The rider was examined by paramedics and released at the scene, Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy.35, 200 yards north of Hwy.9 Mar 02 Nine subjects were stopped for possession of and discharging BB guns. Of those,six were issued Rangers: 3 IR 13F078 citations and three were warned. Preserve Pulgas Ridge Location Dusky Footed Woodrat Trail Mar 03 A bicyclist traveling east bound on Page Mill Road drifted onto the shoulder,hit dirt and was propelled Rangers: 4 MA 13SO52 from his bike landing on his head and side. A District ranger was first on scene at the accident,and found the bicyclist to be alert and oriented. District rangers provided a backboard,patient assessment, Police: 1 scene security,and set up a landing zone for a helicopter. The patient was transported by paramedics to the Monte Bello parking lot where he was transported by helicopter to a local hospital. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Page Mill Road at Gate MB03 Mar 06 A District ranger was entering the preserve parking lot and observed an individual spinning donuts in the Rangers: 1 IR 13SO54 parking lot. The individual was cited for reckless driving and released. Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Parking lot Mar 06 An unlawful construction violation occurred on District property near the boundary with an adjacent Rangers: 2 IR 13FO85 property.The illegally constructed trail leads from the homeowner's backyard down to Hale Creek,This area is a steep south facing hillside.There is a large flat area with a picnic table about half way down. The trail consists of earthen steps dug into the steep hillside.Where the trail approaches the homeowner's property,the homeowner has apparently installed some tiles and appears to be formalizing the path.This matter was referred to the Real Property Specialist in charge of encroachments, Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location La Loma Dr.Boundary Tuesday,Alay 07,2013 Page 2 of 5 K8ar08 A District ranger observed a hiker with a dog off leash. The hiker stated m friend told her that dogs were *angers: 1 «v/oSoom allowed off leash|n the preserve . She then proceeded ho give the ranger a false name,claiming she did sm because she didn't want mheinthe system, After obtaining her correct information,she was cited for the dog off leash violation,warned about providing false information to a peace officer,and released, Preserve Thom�womd Lnc�dmnShi0ogLako � MarO9 A District ranger on patrol et the newly acquired Galloway property noticed that the District game camera Ranges: 2 � »p/3Sm50 was missing. The cable and rear housing was still mU tr ee. Another ranger who patrolled the area earlier|n the day noted that the camera was there earlier that morning. No suspects or clues oo the disappearance were observed. Preserve E|Corte deMmd*mCreek LouoVunGmoow�yg�te � NYmr10 An overdue hiker was reported by the individuals mother. A hasty search was conducted,and acity Rangers: O /x ,aF09n police department was requested to attempt to contact someone at the overdue person's residence, �po||ca� 7 TheSon\aC�cmCoun(yShedffoDopa�nen/�aoopnned|hom��heroymeove�uohikerbaokmher � residence where the overdue hiker was located. Preserve Rancho S�nxn\un|o Lo*a0onChemise Tm|| KAmr10 A District ranger was flagged down by a bicyclist reporting an accident on the Manzanita Trail. The Rangers: 1 AR,00uoV patient was~~^~ altered^�^~^~'~~`^'~`' ~'`^ ^~~^~status. wit nesses—~~~`~~~~~that the � patient had lost control of her bike and was propelled forward landing nn her face and hitting her head � on the ground. She was unconscious for several minutes according to her riding companion. The � ranger requested fire to respond to the scene and then hiked down with oxygen and medical equipment, When the ranger found the d ntehommabeinganmigedbywwohikervvhoweetrpnOtomm|kthe patient out, After evaluation the patient was placed on a wheeled litter and carried out of the preserve. � The patient was transported by helicopter|ma local hospital. � Pn000me E|Co�odmM�denaCmek Loc�VnnMonz�nimaTeU � K8mr12 While on foot patrol,a District ranger who was checking the fenced boundary with the homeowner's Rangers: 1 � »q1o*ng1 property saw that a ten-foot segment uf fence had been removed. Previous visits had shown the homeowner had cut the fence post wide enough tn admit o horse nrATV. Vegetation has now been cleared sufficient to allow passage of a vehicle, In addition,a drainpipe system of white PVC pipe covered with cut sections of Oak tree trunk had been constructed from the pond across the boundary. � The encroachment has been turned over to the Real Property Specialist. � Preserve E|Sp*eno Lno��nPnepeme&n�ocentpnnpo�yboundary � � _ � Mar 13 An illegal bike trail nearthe northern boundary u the Preserve had been m' md The trail starts Rangers: 1 ow1xR03 immediately behind the"Closed Not A Trail"sign attached to the fence.The Ranger observed two � different bike tracks on the trail. � � Preserve SLJomepb'aHU| LooaVonneergaha8JO2 _ - _- Mar 13 District rangers observed two bicyclists riding uma closed trail. Both riders tried m flee after numerous Rangers: 2 � »q/aanmo n,d�shomthe rangers vnstop. ��na8naoymmppeuand came back toward meranger. The other � attempted to ride into a creek where a second ranger stopped him. Both were cited and released. � Preserve Puhs|ma Creek Redwoods Loc�UonVYhi�emoreQw|ohTnai| ' � /Nar13 District rangers on patrol observed two bicyclists ride off Harkins Ridge Trail and into Pudsima Creek, Rangers: 2 � where they Both hderewere stopped and cited � �� /oSoms � for bikes prohibited and released. Preserve Pud�mo Creek Redwoods LocaVonOff Harkins Ridge Trail into PudmimaCreek � Mar17 District rangers responded Vma report ofa bicyclist who went over the side ofa trail in the Black Rangers: 4 � xR/3muma Mountain area, The subject had fallen off his bicyclist and down the embankment of the trail. Rangers � arrived and performed an initial assessment. The patients chief complaint was pain|n his left shoulder. � Rangers took C'upine precautions and provided patient care. Palo Alto Fire responded and the patient � was transported by ground Voa local hospital, � Preserve Monte Bello Location Vista Trail on�e||aVlo, T�_- ' K0ar17 District rangers responded hoa report mfamotorcycle accident in the area oy the Windy Hill gate, The Ranges: 4 � Mn /»000a motorcyclist had taken o curve too wide, hitting the gravel and causing him to slide out. District rangers provided initial assessment,C-upine.and patient care. The patient suffered an injured clavicle and was transported by ground ambulance. � Pnm�"nm Off 0o(hotLands'S4ano L�mo�nH"�� 35o|YYH Gate VVHO1 � - � � � � Tuesday,0lay 0 7,20/3 Page 3vy5 � � K8mn18 A subject was in phone contact with his mother stating that he was going to commit suicide by Rangers: 3 � oq/up/uo c��»o»e'mn»inQ down Um pouoe� 2 ' subjects location, *��U�|a�S��m��n��z��e�N� � | unconscious, All District Rangers cleared when|t was determined that the subject was found off District lands, Preserve SienaAzu| Location Between Loma Phem&Cathennoh*Roada Mer22 An injury bicycle accident occurred in the preserve,One subject was riding his bicycle and rode off the Rangers: 4 An/oF,,n trail"into a drainage culvert,landing~'his head and sustaining~spinal^injury. ''e stated that''e �Pn|ioe� 2 couldn't feel on�h|nUbmkmvhis waist. Severalagenuimoempondedmas�otwh tr eatment and prepare the patient knbe transported by helicopter k»hospital. Preserve Fremont Older Loo�VnnS�v*nSpdngmLoop Tmi| KAar23 A District ranger on patrol copied radio traffic ofa request for medical aid a1 the S Point parking Rangers: 1 »R,3Sor0 lot. The ranger responded to the scene and obtained accident information from the patient. The bicyclist said that he had been traveling down hill and had lost control after going over a large bump, hitting a large branch with the front tire,falling on his left shoulder, Fire personnel responded Vothe scene and transported the patient toe local hospital, Preserve E|Corte dn Madera Creek Location B Corte de Mwden*CmekTmi| _ YNarJ3 A twelve year old boy was riding his bicycle down the trail in the pre serve with his oc out troop. Possibly Rangers: 2 | ��,3+,,/ due 0nexoms�vo speed he went off the�oUand fell into ve0etoUunabout six ha��down the � embankment. He complained of severe pain to his left shoulder. Others in his group had pulled him back uphz the trail, He was treated by paramedics and transported by ambulance 8o the hospital. Preserve Fremont Older Location Hayfields Tm|| | -- - —'---- — -----' | Kxar24 Ao85 year old man was hiking down the hill and tripped over a rock and hit his head. He also hurt a Rangers: 2 �*/3p/,* Ongmron his dQh\hand� transported Santa Clara i � ground ambulance vo the hospital. � Preserve St.Joseph's Hill Location Mon�onitmTnmi|.~Vi�a^ � K8mr28 A District ranger responded vu a report of a hiking accident. The ranger requested San Mateo County Rangers: 1 � � x9/uSow Fimand gathered|n0onna8onat the scene. The Nke,had i�uruUher ankle while x|Nngone social�ni| | ^ near the ,k| }otm$mom. VVoud�deFimwndvodon-scene and took over pmUentcare. The patient � was hanopo ~�oa|�oo|hoapiom|hnrh/�herhnn�man� Thonmngermmxooh,||m�upcaUm�xepphmn/ � .m" � � who stated her ankle was broken in two places. � � Preserve Windy Hill LouoUunSouio|toaUmtbeg|no|ngofSpMngR� �Q�Tnei| nn�rnyotnoum � � Komr2g A District ranger on patrol found evidence nfmm auto burglary|n the parking lot. Shattered glass was Rangers: 1 � | *p /3Gmra found nn the ground, No victim or suspects were|nthe anma � Pm*mwma Po��m�CmekRedwoods Loo��oNonhhdQepamkinglot | YNar29 An individual was stopped for riding his bicycle inm closed area. The person was not cooperativewith Rangers: 3 � »q/np//o District rangers,and had tubeordered to dismount from his bicycle six times. He provided false Police: 2 information,and refused om sign the citation. Santa Clara County Sheriffs deputies were requested. � The individual complied when ho was advised that deputies were|nroute. Ho was issued e citation for � the closed area violation,and warned about providing false information and failing to cooperate. | . Preserve R�nohnSan Aouonio LocaVonP�G�&E� Tmi| - Mar 31 While on patrol,aDistrict ranger observed e vehicle ina prohibited area. The driver stated Uowas Rangers: 2 � »q/3Surr testing a new axle u*his GUV. The ranger could smell marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle. � Marijuana cigarette butts were|n the ash tray, The driver stated be was not allowed hz smoke|nthe � house, He produced m marijuana prescription card and said ho did not know|\was expired. He was � cited for vehicles prohibited and for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and was released. � P,mmemm Skyline Ridge Lnca8onGnass|ondoMpmMkinglot . � � [ � � � � � � � � � Tuesday,AuVO7,20/3 Page 4vf J � � � i DATE VANDALISM DETAIL Mar 05 Tagging on the inside of the guardrail, I painted over it. VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location SA07 Mar 12 Tagging with paint markers was found on fences,gates,signs and guardrails in the area of date SA08.One vehicle was IR 13FI01 observed leaving the area with three subjects that may have been associated with the incident. Preserve Sierra Azul Location SA08 area Mar 25 Chain link on gate cut open. VL Preserve Purisima Greek Redwoods Location Gate PC05 Mar 31 Missing sign(trail directional). VL Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek Location Gate CM08 Tuesday,Atay 07,2013 Page 5 of 5 Mideninsu egio Open Space iDist rict nal Memorandum DATE: May 4,2013 MEMO TO: Stephen E. Abbors,General Manager THROUGH: Tina Hugg,Co-Acting Planning Manager/Planner III FROM: Zachary Alexander Planner II SUBJECT: Public comment regarding Navy remediation at Stevens Creek SNSA A member of the public, Libby Lucas,recently contacted the District with questions pertaining to remediation activities at Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and the surrounding levees. The Board received communication from Ms. Lucas on its April 24, 2013 meeting regarding her input on the project. The project is being administered by the Navy's Base Realignment and Closure Commission (Navy). District staff along with Navy representatives have been in contact with Ms. Lucas and have e addressed her concerns. i Starting in May,2012,the Navy along with its contractor ITSI Gilbane(ITSI)started remediation work at Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area(Stevens Creek SNSA)to remove toxins from the soil. Stevens Creek SNSA is part of a larger storm water retention basin,known as Site 25,which drains the adjacent Moffett Airfield(see the attached map). Decades of draining the airfield have left Site 25 with a number of toxins in the basin's sediment that the Navy is federally required to remove. The Navy and ITSI surveyed Site 25 and identified regions where toxin levels were higher than significant. Bio-monitoring and surveys were conducted to ensure sensitive species were not present within these regions,and each region was fenced off to prevent species from reentering. The vegetation in the contaminated areas,mainly pickleweed,was removed as the first phase of the remediation process. Four of these regions fell within Stevens Creek SNSA, and were excavated to a depth of half a foot to remove toxins and bring levels below significance. Remediation activities concluded in November,2012,with the Navy and ITSI confirming that the site no longer contains toxins at levels above significance. Site restoration activities began immediately to return the marsh to its preconstruction condition. Three of the four excavated regions at Stevens Creek SNSA were hydroseeded with a high salt marsh palette,which consists of local saltgrass,alkali heath,marsh gumplant,California sealavender,and perennial pickleweed seeds. However,heavy winter rains filled the retention basin,and the water inundation prevented the hydroseeding work in the fourth and last excavated region(see the attached map). This region is located adjacent to the western levee owned by the Santa Clara Valley Water District,and will be hydroseeded this summer. Ms. Lucas contacted the District in March with some questions and concerns about activities in the Site 25 area. Ms. Lucas also expressed concern that the hydroseeding effort at Stevens Creek SNSA was not successful because one region appeared barren. District and Navy staff explained that this region was in fact not yet hydroseeded,which is why it appears barren, and that it will be addressed this summer and monitored to return the site to its preconstruction setting. A number of Ms. Libby's questions pertained to property not owned or maintained by the District,mainly the northern and western levees surrounding Stevens Creek SNSA. Since these areas are not owned by the District,District staff assisted Ms. Lucas by contacting appropriate responsible agencies,each of whom provided her with a response to her questions. Additionally, Ms. Lucas would like the District to explore separating Stevens Creek SNSA from the Site 25 storm water retention basin,and connecting it to either the wildlife refuge or Stevens Creek. The 2007 Navy Addendum to the Station-Wide Remedial Investigation for Site 25 determined that separating Stevens Creek SNSA from Site 25 is not an option at this time. 4 3 2 \ �d - \\ LEGEND A o - \ A4F.15 ro ll cxc vA M ADO c u 1 - \ � uuvArt ro o�rt I - \ 1 dfaVAlE ro 1.3 rt \ Excavated region not hydroseeded \ Q MROSD Property Hydroseeding scheduled for Summer 2013 1 \ F. J 1\\• , , LL Ow", /FOOM evy E. r7A —_ ` ' ... /01 I 1 % Dl � f GENERAL MANAGER 0 penSpace Mldrlk'MW ULI R(TIONT 0�)Cfl S,M( Dht' 0 BOARD OF DRECTORS Y( May 1, 2013 Ms. Amy Hutzel State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, Suite 1300 Oakland, CA 94612 Subject: Support for SF Bay Trail/Canogle"Explore the Coast" Grant Application Dear Ms. Hutzel: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District supports the San Francisco Bay Trail Project's application for$50,000 in grant funding from the Coastal Conservancy's"Explore the Coast" grant program. Their plan to partner with a new Bay Area company—"Canogle"—to create a Bay Trail "app", or application for mobile phones, is truly exciting. The application will provide users with a set of trailside tools including maps with a geo-locate function, history of the site, current points of interest, photos, and interpretive audio tours. We are pleased that the Bay Trail Project has chosen a location in the South Bay at the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve as one of four sites to feature. The District manages Ravenswood in partnership with the City of East Palo Alto's Cooley Landing Park, so this location provides an important opportunity to connect a diverse community to the Bay Trail. We would look forward to partnering with the Bay Trail Project and Canogle staff to assist with development of the materials should the grant be awarded. Sincerely, Stephen E. Abbors General Manager Cc: MROSD Board of Directors I of i h A 4,) TO: General Manager FROM: Gordon Baillie Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 21112013 And 212812013 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT 148 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 53 Closed area-bicycle 2 0 0 0 2 Parking Citations Issued 52 Helmet required 2 2 0 0 4 Trail use speed limit 1 1 0 0 2 All Written Warnings Issued 33 Closed Area Police Assistance 10 Enter sensitive/hazardous closed area 4 0 0 0 4 Enter temporary/regular closed area 7 5 0 0 12 LAW ENFORCEMENT 47 Dog Dog in prohibited area 9 5 0 0 14 Law Enforcement 47 Leash required-Dog 17 7 0 0 24 Other ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 4 After hours 7 6 0 0 13 Medical-Bicycle Accident 2 Smoking-undesignated area 2 4 0 0 6 Medical-Hiking/Running Accident 1 Weapons Possession of/discharging paint ball gun, BB 1 0 0 0 1 Vehicle Accident 1 DISTRICT TOTAL 52 30 0 0 82 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS MUTUAL AID 5 NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS Medical-Bicycle Accident 3 Dog Suicide Attempted 1 Pets/dogs on 6 foot leash or radio collar/voice 2 1 0 0 3 Vehicle Accident 1 NON DISTRICT TOTAL 2 1 0 0 3 GRAND TOTAL 54 31 0 0 85 'JCR Juvenile Contact Report Tuesday,May 07,2013 Page 1 of 5 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 48 3 51 Disabled Parking: Permit Required unpa 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 9 2 11 Prohibited Areas(Red curb) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 3 1 4 Prohibited Areas(After hours)u ) 29 0 29 Take up more than one marked parking s 1 0 1 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 4 1 5 Disabled Parking—Paved/Marked. 1 1 2 No Parking-Specified Hours 2 0 2 No parking 1 0 1 52 4 56 DATE OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Feb 03 One subject was cited for a disabled parking violation. A car was parked in a disabled space displaying Rangers: 2 IR 13FO47 a temporary disabled parking placard that did not show an expiration date.The driver was contacted and was unable to show paperwork for the placard. A DMV check found the placard to be expired. The placard was siezed and the driver issued a District disabled parking citation. Preserve Fremont Older Location Feb 03 District rangers on patrol observed a hiker with 2 dogs-, 1 on leash the other off leash. She stated she Rangers: 2 IR 13SO31 was rehabbing a knee and could not tolerate 2 dogs pulling on the leash at the same time,so she unleashed one. She knew dogs were allowed in the preserve, but did not see anything saying leashes were required. She was cited for dog off leash and released. Preserve Windy Hill Location Hamms Gulch Trail Feb 05 A Santa Clara County Park Ranger reported a suspicious vehicle with two occupants at the preserve Rangers: 2 IR 13FO50 parking lot. Deputies responded and a search of the suspicious vehicle found possible stolen items as Police: 3 well as tools consistent with vehicle break-ins. There were also hypodermic needles and a methamphetamine pipe found in their possesion. One individual was cited and released for the needles. Ownership of the pipe could not be determined. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Jacques Ridge Parking Lot Feb 05 A vehicle accident when a vehicle swerved off of Hicks road into a small drainage near gate SA02. Fire Rangers: 1 AR 13FO51 and medics responded and transported one person to the hospital by ambulance. The scene was Police: 1 checked to ensure that no fluids leaked from the vehicle into the environment. Preserve Sierra Azul Location Gate SA02 Tuesday,May 07,2G13 Page 2 of 5 _ I Feb 06 District rangers monitored radio traffic about am individual who was at risk and possibly near the Rangers: 3 wn /3SO32 Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. A ranger located avehicle which was reported to be associated �|��' 1 v�ththe indi�dua|in�e Saratoga pad� �ng|c�a� ointonaecUonofHighvmaynQand35. Aethemengor approached he observed the person crossing into the California State Parks Skyline-to-the-Sea trail. Rangers proceeded to scout the trail and located the individual walking toward them. Ho had e cut on his upper arm and was covered with blood.The man said he"was out here trying 0u kill myself"and that he had a knife|n his back waistband. The knife was located and removed for safety. The rangers bandaged the wound. A suicide note was found in the patient's possession. The individual was transported to a medical center and placed under 72 hour psychiatric observation. Preserve OffOistriutLondo-Sky|ina Lc�aUonHwy�9� Castle Rock SP. Serm�gm Toll Rd.T�i|�Sky|ine-h�the-8eaTrail FmbO6 District Rangers discovered two i divid | in a closed area of the preserve with an airrifle. One person Rangers: 3 xv/upaa4 was cited for possession~'the rifle.The rangers also located a shooting bench and target area constructed out ofwood. The two people contacted said that those items were already present when they arrived. � Pnaoanm SienoAzu| LocmUwnOust off) Fab10 A District Ranger copied radio traffic of a medical aid and responded to the scene in the Russian Ridge Rangers: 3 � Pnaoenm The AhikerhadtoUenand �*/aSomr � . � sustained a possible injury to her hip. Woodside Fire 1,Cal Fire responded to the scene. Woodside � Fire transported the victim Vum local hospital. Preserve Russian Ridge Location Ancient Oaks Trail Fmb10 A District ranger on patrol in the closed discovered Rangers: 1 � ,�-,_', | »v/maono pried open and the door removed from it's tracks. The immediate area was searched for further vandalism but none was seen. 9nenenm Windy Hill Location Havthnmpnopo�y Feb14 A bicyclist fell in the preserve, injuring his left hip and arm. Santa Clara County Fire responded and Rangers: 2 xR/oFn58 transported the person ho his home. Police: 1 Preserve St.Joseph's Hill Location � Feb 17 A District Ranger foot patrol od the Preserve attempted to stop a bicyclist ono closed trail.The Rangers: 3 IR'3nOa6 bicyclist immediately fled down the trail into the town of Saratoga.Two other rangers and Santa Clara po||oe� 3 � CountyDepuUamoeanchedthoaneobutwereunab|ebo|ooehuMhevio|ahor. � � Pvnmowo Fremont Older Location Parker Ranch Trail � Feb 17 An auto burglary occurred to a visitors vehicle, parked just outside the Prenewa,that had been Rangers: 1 »q1uFaaa accidently left unlocked while he and his wife had been hiking in the Preserve. Cash and credit cards were discovered taken from his wife's purse that had been left behind the seat. � Preserve Off District Lands'Foothills Location C��SihaPu|gau Ridge Edmonds Road � Feb 18 A visitor reported that he had discovered ohmeo,some deteriorated n|othinQ, human bonao,and skull. Rangers: 2 � »p13mo*o The visitor escorted the rangers and deputies uo the site. The remains were documented bythe Police: � � � coroners office and taken into p000ee�on. CunnnUythere ionoidonbficad sub ject. / � . Preserve Puhoima Creek Redwoods Location North side ofPuhoimo Creek,adjacent hnPuhsima Creek Rd. �� ------ Feb 19 A bicyclist on the trail in the Preserve crashed and apparently broke his collarbone. District Rangers and Rangers: 2 � xm/3pO6r San Jose Fire responded. A friend oY the patient created a sling for him from auhhL The patient walked out to the parking lot where he was evaluated and released by the fire department. A friend took the patient to the hospital by private vehicle. � Preserve SienaAzu| LmoaUonVVoodaTrail about 2mUeuhom Jacques Ridge � Feb 20 Two peoplehad their dogs off leash, in the off leash area. When one dog ran up*z greet the other dog Rangers: 3 � »R/3pVV9 one of the owners yelled sd the other ho get his dog away. The owner who had yelled then swung a oUnk �po|i»n� 2 at the dog,and hdthe� own er District� � � rangers met the victim of the assault in the preserve parking lot,and observed a lump approximately 1^ | in diameter on the back of the v|ctim'mhead. San Mateo Sheriffs deputies were called. The victim | declined medical care and declined to press charges. Neither of the dogs were injured. Pnoeen/e Pu|gaoRidQe Location Off leash area � � Tuesday,MawA7,20/J Page Jof 5 Feb 22 A District ranger was first on scene of a vehicle accident involving a truck and a car. The truck travelling Rangers: 4 MA 13S042 south hit gravel losing control and T-boned the Gar that was travelling north. The victim in the car was Police: 4 trapped(the doors would not open)and complained of lower back pain and was in shock. The ranger provided scene assessment, provided oxygen and checked vitals of the driver who was transported by ground to a local hospital. The driver of the truck stated he was not hurt. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy. 35 at Stillheart, North of Hwy.84 Feb 23 A District ranger was first on-scene at a bicycle accident. The rider went over the handle bars,landing Rangers: 4 MA 13S046 on his face and right shoulder. The patient suffered facial injuries,a broken collar bone,a broken bone Police: 1 at the base of the skull,and fractured ribs. Rangers stabilized the patient and set up landing zone at Russian Ridge. The patient was transported by helicopter to a local hospital. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy. 35, 1/4 mi north of cluds rest Rd. Feb 23 A District ranger on patrol came upon a bicycle accident on the highway. The ranger secured the scene, Rangers: MA 13SO45 and provided an initial patient assessment. Patient care was transferred to Cal Fire upon their arrival. The ranger took possession of the bicycle due to the proximity of our office to the patient's home. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy. 84,approx. 1 mile east of Hwy.35 Feb 25 A District ranger was issuing a citation for a dog off leash violation when a another individual ran by, Rangers: 1 IR 13FO76 swore,and yelled at the ranger. The individual then slowed down,looked back and said"You remember me,right?" This particular indvidual is well know to the ranger staff,since he has an outstanding warrant for his arrest for previous incidents where he has spit on rangers and punched a patrol truck. This individual was not stopped and left the preserve. Preserve St.Joseph's Hill Location ---------- Tuesday,May 7,2013 Page 4 of 5 DATE VANDALISM DETAIL Feb 01 Graffiti inside."STEEM". VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Parking lot restroom Feb 01 Gaffiti inside"STEEM" VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Parking lot restroom Feb 08 Graffiti. VL Preserve Saratoga Gap Location Vegetation sign Feb 08 Two knife stab holes in plexiglas. VL Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Parking lot signboard Feb 08 Graffiti. VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Parking lot signboard Feb 08 Graffiti VL Preserve Saratoga Gap Location Regulation sign Feb 08 Two knife stab holes in plexiglas. VL Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Parking lot signboard Feb 08 Graffiti VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Signboard Feb 10 A sliding glass door was pryed open and taken off the tracks. There was no other vandalsim found after an area search. VL Preserve Windy Hill Location Hawthorn Caretaker House Feb 16 Two KEEP QUIET signs pushed over.Attempt to remove. VL Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location Mora/Ravensbury Feb 19 Tagging on the guardrail(black). VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location To the right of SA07 Feb 28 Tagging on 1 sign. VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location Kennedy SA01 Feb 28 Tagging on 2 signs. VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location Priest Rock/Kennedy i Page Tuesday,May 07,2013 PS of 5 TO: General Manager FROM: Gordan Baillie Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 31112013 And 313112013 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT 179 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 71 Bicycle after hours 1 1 0 0 2 Closed area-bicycle 11 1 0 0 12 Parking Citations Issued 44 Helmet required 3 2 0 0 5 All Written Warnings Issued 59 Trail use speed limit 5 4 0 0 9 Police Assistance o ce ss 5 Closed Area Enter temporary/regular closed area 3 11 0 0 14 LAW ENFORCEMENT 63 Dog Law Enforcement 63 Dog in prohibited area 6 10 0 0 16 Leash required-Dog 24 6 0 0 30 Other ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 7 After hours 5 13 0 0 18 Lost Person Search 1 Off Trail Use 0 3 0 0 3 Medical-Bicycle Accident 4 Smoking-undesignated area 0 1 0 0 1 Vehicles prohibited 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Hiking/Running Accident 2 Walk-only zone 0 1 0 0 1 i Weapons MUTUAL AID 3 Possession of/discharging paint ball gun, BB 6 3 0 0 9 Medical-Bicycle Accident 1 Possession of/discharging weapon 1 0 2 0 3 DISTRICT TOTAL 66 56 2 0 124 Medical-Motorcycle Accident 2 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS Dog Pets/dogs on 6 foot leash or radio collar/voice 2 0 0 0 2 Other 0 1 0 0 1 Possession of Marijuana-<an ounce 1 0 0 0 1 Reckless driving-off-street parking facility 1 0 0 0 1 NON DISTRICT TOTAL 4 1 0 0 5 GRAND TOTAL 70 57 2 0 129 *JCR Juvenile Contact Report Tuesday,May 07,2013 Page I of 5 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 36 3 39 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 2 0 2 Prohibited Areas(Red curb) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(On fire trail) 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 6 0 6 Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 1 0 1 Prohibited Areas(After hours) 24 0 24 Take up more than one marked parking s 1 2 3 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 6 0 6 Disabled Parking—Paved/Marked. 1 0 1 No Parking Zone 2 0 2 No parking 2 0 2 Parking blocking road or driveway 1 0 1 42 3 45 DATE OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Mar 02 A District ranger was first on scene of a motorcycle accident. The rider had fallen after driving on some Rangers: 2 MA 13SO49 dirt on the side of Highway 35 where he lost control and crashed. The rider was examined by paramedics and released at the scene. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy. 35,200 yards north of Hwy. 9 Mar 02 Nine subjects were stopped for possession of and discharging BB guns. Of those,six were issued Rangers: 3 ,R 13Fo78 citations and three were warned. Preserve Pulgas Ridge Location Dusky Footed Woodrat Trail Mar 03 A bicyclist traveling east bound on Page Mill Road drifted onto the shoulder, hit dirt and was propelled Rangers: 4 MA 13SO52 from his bike landing on his head and side. A District ranger was first on scene at the accident,and Police: 1 found the bicyclist to be alert and oriented. District rangers provided a backboard, patient assessment, scene security,and set up a landing zone for a helicopter. The patient was transported by paramedics to the Monte Bello parking lot where he was transported by helicopter to a local hospital. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Page Mill Road at Gate MB03 Mar 06 A District ranger was entering the preserve parking lot and observed an individual spinning donuts in the Rangers: 1 IR 13SO54 parking lot. The individual was cited for reckless driving and released. Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Parking lot ----------------- Mar 06 An unlawful construction violation occurred on District property near the boundary with an adjacent Rangers: 2 IR 13FO85 property.The illegally constructed trail leads from the homeowner's backyard down to Hale Creek.This area is a steep south facing hillside.There is a large flat area with a picnic table about half way down. The trail consists of earthen steps dug into the steep hillside.Where the trail approaches the homeowner's property,the homeowner has apparently installed some tiles and appears to be formalizing the path.This matter was referred to the Real Property Specialist in charge of encroachments. Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location La Loma Dr.Boundary May 0 7,2 013 Page 2 0 Tuesday, .. ......... � Mar 08 ADistrict ranger observedhiker with mdog off leash. The hiker stated a friend told her that dogs were Rangers: 1 | m/3SO55 allowed off leash inthe preserve. 8he then proceeded to give the ranger a false name, claiming she did � no because she didn't want tobain the system. After obtaining her correct information, she was cited for the dog off leash violation,warned about providing false information to a peace officer,and released. Preserve Thnmevmood Location Shilling Lake A8ar09 A0istdut ranger on patrol od the newly acquired Galloway property noticed that the District game camera Rangers: 2 «71a3oao was missing. The cable and rear housing was still attached 0o the tree. Another ranger who patrolled the area earlier in the day noted that the camera was there earlier that morning. No suspects or clues 0o the disappearance were observed. � Preserve B Corte de Madera Creek Location Galloway yg ----- Mar 10 An overdue hiker was reported by the individuals mother. Ahasty search was conducted,and acity Rangers: 0 »q/oFuoo police department was requested to attempt0o contact someoneat the overdue pemmn'nresidence. Police: co� 7 TheSa�aC|araCoun\yShnh�oDapa�nent�anspodadthem�heroftbeovonduahikerbeohbuher residence where the overdue hiker was located. Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location ChomimaTrail Mar 10 A District ranger was flagged down by a bicyclist reporting an accident on the Manzanita Trail. The Rangers: 1 A*/38000 patient was suffering from a head injury,with altered mental status. The witnesses stated that the � patient had lost control of her bike and was propelled forward landing on her face and hitting her head � on the ground. She was unconscious for several minutes according*u her riding companion, The ranger requested fire to respond to the scene and then hiked down with oxygen and medical equipment. When the ranger found the patient she was being assisted by two hiker who trying to walk the patient out. After evaluation the patient was placed on a wheeled litter and carried out of the preserve. The patient was transported by helicopter Voa local hospital. Preserve B Corte de Madera Creek Location MonzanitaTrail �--------------��— — �---- �--��-------'-------------------- | Y0ar12 While on foot patrol,a District ranger who was checking the fenced boundary with the homeowner's Rangers: 1 / »v/ypne1 property saw that a ten-foot segment of fence had been removed. Previous visits had shown the homeowner had cut the fence post wide enough hn admit u horse orATV. Vegetation has now been cleared sufficient to allow passage of a vehicle. In addition,a drainpipe system of white PVC pipe covered with cut sections of Oak tree trunk had been constructed from the pond across the boundary. The encroachment has been turned over ho the Real Property Specialist. Preserve BSenano Location Preserve&adjacent property boundary � A0am13 Ao illegal Nhm trail near the northern boundary nf the Preserve had been na-opened.The trail starts Rangers: 1 / «7/3pOe3 immediately behind the"Closed Not A Trail"sign attached to the fence.The Ranger observed two � different bike tracks on the trail. Pr eomme St.Jnoaph'sHi|| Loc.aUonnearg�aSJ02 M8ar13 District rangers observed two bicyclists riding onu closed trail. Both riders tried hn flee after numerous Rangers: 2 »*1o8own orders from the rangers*ostop. One finally stopped and came back toward the ranger. The other attempted bo ride into a creek where a second ranger stopped him. Both were cited and released. � Preserve Puhaima Creek Redwoods Location Whittemore Gulch Trail � � - ---------- ---------------------------�----�--�--------- | � 0Ymr13 District rangers on patrol observed two bicyclists ride off Harkins Ridge Trail and into Purisima Creek, Rangers: 2 »7/oSo** where they continued riding up stream for approximately fifty feet. Both riders were stopped and cited for bikes prohibited and released. � Preserve Puhoima Creek Redwoods Location Off Harkins Ridge Trail into PuhoimaCreek �� -------- -�.----- Mar 17 District rangers responded to a report of a bicyclist of a trail in the Black Rangers: 4 AR,33003 Mountain area. The subject had fallen off his bicyclist and down the embankment~the trail. Rangers arrived and performedan initial assessment. The patients chief complaint was pain in his left shoulder. � Rangers took C'opino precautions and provided patient care. Palo Alto Fire responded and the patient was transported by ground boa local hospital. � � Pnomema Monte Bello Location Bella Vista Trail � � YNmn1T District mangers responded to a report of a motorcycle accident in the area of the Windy Hill gate. The Rangers: 4 motorcyclist hitting District rangers ww /o3o�u '^x . � provided initial assessment, C- pino.andpaUontoana. The patient suffered an injured clavicle and was transported by ground ambulance. Preserve OffO|stdctLandu-Sk�ine LooaUonHwy�35etVVH Gate VVHD1 -_____-__--_______ � ~�~~� .�~°��.�.~�~~~~ ^ ~ ��m�9��8�m��1y Mar18 A subject was in phone contact with his mother stating that he was going to commit suicide by Rangers: 3 x*/up/o2 overdosing`"'pills.Two District Rangers responded,did a re-check"'the°"''''^"=' pinning down the Pdkm' 2 �N�n��. A��dme��9��uOep��dt��v�idnandt�� unconscious. All District Rangers cleared when d was determined that the subject was found off District lands. Preserve Gi*nuAzu| Location Between Loma Phmta&CaUhnnno|wRoads KNmr22 An injury bicycle accident occurred in the preserve. One subject was riding his bicycleand rode off the Rangers: 4 An/3F//u trail into a drainage culvert, landing on his head and sustaining a spinal injury. Ho stated that he .po|ioo 2 � oou|dnYfeel anything below his waist. 8evem|agencies responded bo assist v�t �oatmentundpnspano � � the patient hobe transported by helicopter huhospital. Preserve Fremont Older Location GevenGphnQuLnopTrail YNar23 AOistrict ranger on patrol copiedradio traffic of a requestfor medical aid md the SkeggmPoint parking Rangers: 1 4R/380n0 '"`' The ranger responded ~the scene and obtained accident^information from the patient. The bicyclist said that he had been traveling down hill and had lost control after going over a large bump, hitting a large branch with the front tire,falling n his left shoulder. Fire personnel responded 0nthe scene and transported the patient Uoa local hospital. Preserve E|Corte dw Madera Creek Location B Corte de Madera Creek Trail A8ar23 A$wekeyearu|dbuywanhdinghiwbioyc|edowndhotrai|intheprenenmwUhhinnooudtn/op. Possibly Rangers: 2 A*'oF/1/ due ho excessive speed he went off the trail and fell into vegetationabout six feet down the embankment. He Others � � � back up0u the trail. Ha was treated by paramedics and transported by ambulance tn the hospital. � Preserve Fremont Older Location Hayfields Trail Mmr24 An 85 year old man was hiking down the hill and tripped over a rock and hit his head. He also hurt a Rangers: 2 � AR/m=//* finger un his right hand. Santa Clara County Fire treated him et the scene and hw was transported by ground ambulance to the hospital. � Preserve St.Joseph's Hill Location W1anzanibs Trail, °visto^ Mar 28 ADistrid ranger respondedbo a reportof a hiking accident. The ranger requested SmnK8ateoCounty Rangers: 1 � An/oS0r* Fire The hiker had,injured her ankle while hiking,..,social trail , � near the parking lot restm m. Woodside Fire arrived on-scene and took over patient care. The patient was transported 0oa local hospital for further treatment. The ranger made a follow-up call to the patient who stated her ankle was broken in two places. � � Pmnmmwe Windy Hill Location Social trail ut beginning nf Spring Ridge Trail, near nmuhnom KNwr29 A District ranger on patrol found evidence of an auto burglary in the parking lot. Shattered glass was Rangers: 1 «*/oOoms found on the ground. No victim or suspects were in the area. Preserve Puhaimu Creek Redwoods Location Northridge porkinglot KMer29 An individual was stopped for riding his bicycle ina closed area. The person was not cooperative with Rangers: 3 � »v/��/e District had Vmb�orden�bndimmuun�hnm hiobicyc|eoixUmoo� Hepro�d�dfa|oe 'po|inw� 2 � i�onnudon.and pa�wedhn sign the oibaUon. Sun\aC|araOountyShe�fedeputieowereneque�ed. � The individual complied when he was advised that deputies were inroute. Hn was issued a citation for � the closed area violation,and warned about providing false information and failing to cooperate. � Pnomenm Rancho San Antonio Location P.G.&E�Trail � 8Amr31 While nn patrol,e District ranger observed a vehicle ina prohibited area. The driver stated hewas Rangers: 2 Iq/u3o7r testing a new axle on his SUV. The ranger could smell marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle. Marijuana cigarette butts were in the ash tray. The driver stated ho was not allowed ho smoke inthe house. He produced a marijuana prescription card and said he did not know it was expired. He was cited for vehicles prohibited and for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and was released. Pnmemme Skyline Ridge Location Grassland off parking lot Tuesday,May 07,20/3 Page 4of 5 DATE VANDALISM DETAIL - _---- - -- -_ Mar 05 Tagging on the inside of the guardrail, I painted over it. VL Preserve Sierra Azul Location SA07 Mar 12 Tagging with paint markers was found on fences,gates, signs and guardrails in the area of gate SA08.One vehicle was JR 13F101 observed leaving the area with three subjects that may have been associated with the incident. Preserve Sierra Azul Location SA08 area Mar 25 Chain link on gate cut open. VL Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location Gate PC05 Mar 31 Missing sign(trail directional). VL Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek Location Gate CM08 I Tuesday,May 07,2013 Page 5 of 5