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20130724 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 13-17
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Meeting 13-17 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Administrative Office 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 Wednesday,July 24,2013 SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 P.m.* REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 P.m.* AGENDA 5:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT STUDY SESSION ROLL CALL La Vision Plan Board Workshop on the Planning and Analysis Results from Phase 2,"Hearing the Voices" Lb Informational Presentation on the Vision Plan Public Engagement Report 7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT —OPEN SESSION REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION OF JULY 10,2013 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—PUBLIC ADOPTION OF AGENDA 7:05 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Minutes of the Special and Regular Board Meetings—None 2. Approve Revised Claims Report 3. Written Communications -A. Sanchez and L. Milbrand 7:10 BOARD BUSINESS 4. Presentation of Ongoing Air Quality Monitoring Study at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve—M. Baldzikowski 5. Authorization to Amend an Agreement with Phytosphere Research for an Additional $15,000 to Continue Monitoring of Treatment Methods to Suppress the Spread of Sudden Oak Death—C.Roessler 6. Appropriation of Funds from the Hawthorn(Woods Trust)Endowment Fund to Implement Relevant Board-Approved Fiscal Year 2013-14 Action Plan Projects —L.Tottori 7. Authorization to Award a Contract to Engineering/Remediation Resources Group(ERRG),General Engineering Contractor,for Construction Services for the Hicks Flat Mine Waste Rernediation project at the Rancho de Guadalupe Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve—M. Baldzikowski 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 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION I CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION— Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title of Employees: General Manager Controller General Counsel REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT *Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed.Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: 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 of the Consent Calendar. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you need assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the District Clerk at(650)691-1200.Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. 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. 110 KIM I amm"my"W Ix 1,Jennifer Woodworth,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 July 19,2013,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 litti)://www.openspace.org. �f � a o Signed this 19'h day of July,at Los Altos,California. District Clerk July 19,2013 Claims No. 13-14 Meeting 13-17 Date 7/24/13 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 20511 $34,925.00 Winegar Air Sciences Air Quality Monitoring-RSA 20512 $27,007.20 Ascent Environmental Environmental Consulting Services For Integrated Pest Management Policy 20513 $9,368.40 Public Dialogue Consortium Consultant Services For Vision Plan Public Participation 20514 $7,703.34 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20515 $6,699.14 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Dozer Rental For Trail&Road Work At Various Preserves/Excavator Rental For Road Work At Russian Ridge/Backhoe Rental For Test Pit Work At La Honda Creek 20516 $3,715.00 Design Concepts Summer Newsletter For MROSD 20517 $2,529.63 RDO Equipment Company Tractor Rental For Discing&Brushing At Various Preserves 20518 $2,184.74 Accountemps Accounting Temps 20519 $2,127.91 Turf&Industrial Equipment Company Tractor&Mower Supplies/Chain Saw Safety Helmets/Parts For Tractor 20520 $2,075.10 San Mateo County Planning&Building Plan Check Fee For Peters Creek Bridge Replacement Project/ Department Review Fee For Bear Gulch Phase II Trail Project 20521 $1,691.40 Aviat U.S. Radio Equipment For District Radio Project 20522 $1,607.76 Foster Brothers Padlocks&Re-Key Padlocks For SFO 20523 $1,300.00 Jack Gescheidt Photography For Brochures&Outreach Materials 20524 $1,036.35 Big Creek Lumber Wood For Construction Of Molder Trail Crossing At ECDM 20525 $950.22 United Site Services Sanitation Services-Fremont Older&Sierra Azul/Fremont Older House Tours 20526 $849.48 Sunnyvale Ford Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20527 $800.00 Laustsen,Gretchen Reimbursement-Tuition Fees 20528 $797.75 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20529 $760.50 Santa Clara County Communications Services Related To The Design, Installation&Maintenance Of A Two Way Radio System 20530 $698.10 Royal Brass Field Supplies/Mower Hose Assembly 20531 $686.49 Flagship Facility Services Garbage Removal At Lobner Property 20532 $665.00 Socialmentum On-Line Public Participation Tool For The Vision Plan 20533 $641.66 Thomson Reuters-West Monthly Information Charges&Subscription 20534 $605.00 Geocon Consultants Hicks Flat Mercury Remediation Plan&Construction Oversight 20535 $593.60 San Jose Water Company Water Service-RSA 20536 $589.89 Tyco Integrated Security Alarm Service&Repair-FFO 20537 $572.21 G.P.Sports Patrol Motorcycle Maintenance 20538 $518.00 Santa Clara County-Office Of The Fingerprinting Services Sheriff 20539 $483.50 Aurora Catering Lunch For Community Advisory Committee Land Tour At Elkus Ranch 20540 $464.37 Interstate All Battery Center Radio Batteries 20541 $457.69 Toby Goldberg Supplies For Wingding Festival 20542 $450.00 Confidence UST Services Annual Inspection Of Gas Tank-SFO 20543 $401.00 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Employee Medical Services 20544 $379.23 Recology South Bay Dumpster Service-RSA 20545 ` $377.38 Tires On The Go Tires 20546 $377.36 Copy Factory Postcards For Founders Day Festival 20547 $330.56 Powerland Equipment Mower Parts 20548 $322.31 All Star Glass Windshield Replacement For Maintenance Truck 20549 $315.00 '1 U.C. Regents Site Fee for Community Advisory Committee Land Tour At Elkus Ranch 20550 $288.06 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-SFO 20551 $281.78 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Company Lock&Key Services-A02 20552 $268.83 Continuing Education Of The Bar Legal Books&Updates 20553 $260.00 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group Employee Medical Services Page 1 of 2 Claims No. 13-14 Meeting 13-17 Date 7/24113 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Amount Name Description 20554 $2%00 Phat Bula Records Entertainment For MROSD Legislative Luncheon At Picchetti Ranch 20555 $231.89 Langley Hill Quarry Culverts For Work At Purisima Creek Redwoods 20556 $227.00 G&K Services Shop Towel Service-SFO&FFO 20557 $198,16 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO 20558 $173.24 ARC District Map For Promotional&Outreach Events 20559 $165.00 Lund,Pearson,McLaughlin Fire Sprinkler Quarterly Inspection-AD Protection Systems 20560 $149.00 # Matrix Pest Control Services-Hawthorn Property 20561 $143.78 Jackson-Hirsh Laminating Supplies 20562 $142.76 *2 San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee 20563 $123.98 Decatur Electronics Battery Gun Power Cable Assy 20564 $114.57 Mission Trail Waste Systems Garbage Service-AO 20565 $112.15 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service-Rental Residences 20566 $110.00 Data Safe Shredding Services&Special Pickup Of Multiple Boxes-AD 20567 $109.00 Coastal Sierra Internet Service-SFO 20568 $95.59 Mountain View Garden Center Wood Chips For New Sign Installation At RSA 20569 $89.46 Fitzsimons, Renee Reimbursement-Wingding Event Supplies 20570 $73.93 Wright, Leslie Reimbursement-Food For Radio Committee Meeting 20571 $65.47 West Coast Aggregates Rock For DHF 20572 $65.25 Summit Uniforms Key Holders&Packable Jacket 20573 $63.66 Protection One Fire Inspection&Monitoring-AD 20574 $60.00 Jurich,Michael Reimbursement-Cell Phone 20575 $55.41 Pine Cone Lumber Shop Supplies-SFO 20576 $50.00 Joint Ethics Committee Lobbyist Ethics Course Reservation Fee 20577 $45.22 UPS Supply Chain Solutions Parts For Boulder Buster 20578 $42.09 Bridge Wireless Earphone Kit For Portable Radio 20579 $41,05 Los Gatos Birdwatcher Summer Nature Day Camp Supplies 20580 $19.52 General Pool&Spa Water System Treatment&Ice Machine Disinfection At SFO Total $122,173.12 *1 Urgent check issued 7/17/13 *2 Urgent check issued 7/15/13 # Hawthorn expense Page 2 of 2 Claims No. 13-14 ' Meeting 13-17 | Dote 7/24/13 Revised MidpeninsuUa Regional Open Space District � � # Amount Name Description 20511 $34.825.00 Winegar Air Sciences Ai,Qua|uyMonmonng-nGx 20512 $27.00720 Ascent Environmental Environmental Consulting Services For Integrated Pest Management Policy 20513 $9.368.40 Public Dialogue Consortium Consultant Services For Vision Plan Public Participation 20514 $7.703.34 Sv[n Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs � 20515 $8.seu�14 nwn�Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Dozer Ren�|For Tm �Trail | � � Various Preserves/Excavator Rental For Road Work poRussian Ridge/Baukhme Rental For Test Pit Work p*La Honda Creek � 30516 $3.r1lVO Design Concepts Summer mewa|euerFor wnnSo � � � 20517 $2.529.63 RDO Equipment Company Tractor Rental For Diecing&Brushing/w Various Preserves | ouma $z'184�r4 Accvun*amnn Accounting Temps � � 20519 $2.127.91 Turf&Industrial Equipment Company Tractor&Mower Supplies/Chain Saw Safety Helmets/Parts For ! Tractor | 20520 ��5.10 San Mateo County Planning&Building Plan Check Fee For Peters Creek� Project Bridge Replacement Department Review �u�xp»o�eUT�UPm�� � 20521 $1,691.40 AviatU�l Radio Equipment For District Radio Project 20522 *1,607.76 Foster Brothers Padlocks&Re-Key Padlocks For SFO � znoza *1.300.00 Ja,xGeopxeidt Photography For Brochures&Outreach Materials 20524 *1.038.35 Big Creek Lumber Wood For Construction[f Molder Trail Crossing/wECoM � 20525 $850.22 United Site Services Sanitation 3omioos-Fremont Older&Sierra xzu|/Fremont Older House Tours � 20528 $848,*8 Sunnyvale Ford Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs zOmm *800.00 Loua/aon.Gn^tcxeo Reimbursement'Tuition Fees � 20528 $797�75 CMKAummonve Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs � 20529 *760.50 Santa Clara County Communications Services Related TvThe Design,Installation&Maintenance O(* � Two Way Radio System � 20530 *688.10 Royal Brass Field Supplies/Mower Hose Assembly � 20*31 $686.49 Flagship Facility Services Garbage Removal p«Lnbnm,Property � 20532 $885.00 Soma|menmm On-Line Public Participation Tool For The Vision Plan � uonoa $641a6 Thomson Reuters'West Monthly Information Charges&Subscription 28534 $6onVo Gev�nn�onaunon�m mnxwF|o��e�m�nom�di�UnnP|on&�pn��mmipnOvwrmiom | � � 20535 $583.60 San Jose Water Company Water Service'RSA zoaas $589.89 Tyco,Integrated Security Alarm Service&Repair'FpO � 20537 $572.21 G.P. Sports Patrol Motorcycle Maintenance | � 20538 $510.00 GantaC|amCnvnty-OffiwaOfTn* Fingerprinting Services � � Gxonn 20539 $483.50 Aurora Catering Lunch For Community Advisory Committee Land Tour^uElkus Ra nch � 20540 $484.37 Interstate All Battery Center Radio Batteries / 20541 *457.89 Toby Goldberg Supplies For VVingdingFestival 20542 *450.00 Confidence LIST Services Annual Inspection[f Gas Tank'SpO i 20543 $401.00 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Employee Medical Services � 20514 $37923 Reco|ogy South Bay Dumpster Service-RSA � aVn*o $377.38 Tires nn The Gn Tires � 20546 $377.36 Copy Factory Postcards For Founders Day Festival ' � 205*7 $330.58 Powenanu Equipment Mower Parts � 20548 $322.31 All Star Glass Windshield Replacement For Maintenance Truck � 205*9 $315.00 ^1 V.C. negentm Site Fee for Community Advisory Committee Land Tour AuElkus Ranch 20550 $288,08 Suf*tyK|een Solvent Tank Service'SFV � � 20551 $281.78 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Company Lock&Key Services-A02 20552 *268.83 Continuing Education CV The Bar Legal Books&Updates � 20553 $280.00 U.S. Heo|thwmmo Medical Group Employee Medical Services � � Page,mn | Claims No. 13-14 | ' Meeting 13-17 � Date 7/24/13 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District � # Amount Name Description 20554 $250,00 Poat Bulawoonnds Entertainment For Mm]SD Legislative Luncheon/mPicoxem � Ranch 20555 $231.83 Langley Hill Quarry Culverts For Work AxPvrisima Creek Redwoods � zOoss $227,00 G&mServices Shop Towel Service'SFOuFFO � 20557 $198.1e Green Waste Garbage Service'SpO � 20558 $173.24 ARC District Map For Promotional&Outreach events � 20559 $185.00 Lund, Pearson,McLaughlin Fire Sprinkler Quarterly Inspection'AO � Protection Systems � 20560 $149.00 # Matrix Pest Control Services'Hawthorn Property � ooss� �14378 Jackson-Hirsh Laminating Supplies � � - � 20562 *142.76 ^2 San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee zumsa $123.98 Decatur Electronics Battery Gun Power Cable Aomv � znum^ $114,57 Mission Trail Waste Systems GammgmSemimm-AO 20585 *112.15 Allied Waste Services Ga,bagoSmwiva-Ronta|Rosidononu 20566 $110.00 Data Safe Shredding Services&Special Pickup Of Multiple Boxes'*O 20567 $109.00 Coastal Sierra Internet Service'SFO zVaGV $95.59 Mountain View Garden Center Wood Chips For New Sign Installation At*S* zouVn $89.46 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement'VVinQuinQ Event Supplies 20570 $73.93 Wright, Lwnna Reimbursement'Food For Radio Committee Meeting � 20571 *ss47 vveatCom�Auo,eg�an Rock For DHF � � . aosno $65.25 Summit Uniforms Key Holders&Packable Jacket 20573 $63.66 Protection One Fire Inspection&Monitoring-AO 2057* $*o.00 Jurion.Michael Reimbursement'Cell pxnno 20575 *55*1 Pine Cone Lumber Shop Supplies'8FD | 20576 $50.00 Joint Ethics Committee Lobbyist Ethics Course Reservation Fee � 20577 $*5.22 UPS Supply Chain Solutions Parts For Boulder Buster 20578 $42�O9 Bridge Wireless Earphone Kit For Po�mu|e Radio � � 20579 $*1.05 Los Gatos oirdwotchm, Summer Nature Day Camp Supplies � 20580 $19.52 General Pool&Spa Water System Treatment&Ice Machine Disinfection A,GpO | � 20581R $30.000.00 Mehmnicm|mperia| Settlement Agreement Q Mutual Release � 20582m %23.425.00 Ca|UomiuJPm Annual Contribution 2V13/2V1^'All Risk Property Insurance � Program � oosunm s6.30e,20 Bu|anoeHyuonmQics Hydrologic Survey Work For The ECDM Staging Area Water | � Retention Basins � 2058*m *0.224.56 ArranWed4Cvmfprt AO Remodel Furniture 20585R $4.1252e Sunnyvale Ford Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20588n $3.727.87 United Rentals Roller Rental For Russian Ridge Trail Work 20587R $2.600.00 Jed Cyr Reimbursement'Travel Expenses For Special Park Districts rnmm | 20588 n $2.203.00 John wnrthmoro Roberts&Assvuiotem Construction Administration Fo,Mindegv Gateway Staging Area ' n0000n *1.938.02 Peterson Tractor Company Excavator Parts mRepairs 20590 R $1.522 nO 8utano Gemnu^nio*|Engineering Geoteohniom|Onsite Inspections&Testing For Mindego CommomnnutiwmGite-POSTFuoueu 20591 * $1.*20�00 Momnymwmo Archeological Monitoring po The windego Commemorative Site- � POST Funded 20e92m $1.300.00 }flanuSurvey Skyline Ridge Boundary Survey � 20593R *1.210.80 mnrthguvn Environmental Management Preliminary Soil Sampling Plan For Mt.VmunhvmDemolition � Project 20594R $1.200.00 # Woodside&Ponu|a Private Patrol Patrol Services-Hawthorn Property 20585R *e59.68 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO/AO/Rental Residences 20596R $847.87 Silverman,Joel Reimbursement-Mileage/Natural Resources Book Grass Claims No. 13-14 Meeting 13-17 Date 7/24/13 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description ill 20597 R $557.45 Accountemps Accounting Temp 20598 R $502.01 Thomson Reuters-West Monthly Subscription Charges 20599 R $499.44 The Ferguson Group Legislative Consulting Services 20600 R $482.66 San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Russian Ridge Bird Monitoring&Nest Surveys 20601 R $460.48 Simms Plumbing&Water Serviced Hot Water Heaters&Replaced Faucet-Rental Residences 20602 R $390.17 Redwood General Tire Company Tires&Tire Installations 20603 R $352.00 Bay Area Air Quality Management Annual Permit Fee District 20604 R $265.00 Metro Mobile Communications Repairs To Radio Main Charger-SFO 20605 R $206.25 Bill's Towing Service Towing Services 20606 R $190.62 Del Rey Building Maintenance Janitorial Supplies-AO 20607 R $187.50 Priority 1 Repair Code 3 Equipment 20608 R $154.53 Stevens Creek Quarry Base Rock For FFO Stock 20609 R $149.88 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 20610 R $78.00 Pacific Telemanagement Services Pay Phone-Black Mountain 20611 R $70.63 The Motor Caf6 Goggles&Gloves For Motorcycle Patrol 20612 R $34.34 # California Water Service Company Water Service-Hawthorn Property Total $215,269.87 *1 Urgent check issued 7/17/13 *2 Urgent check issued 7/15/13 # Hawthorn expenses II Page 3 of 3 41 Midpeninsula Regional • '" Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: July 24, 2013 Re: Written Communications 00, From: To: BOARD Subject: Bear Creek Stables Date: Wednesday,June 26,2013 2:02:59 PM MROSD Board, My husband and I have frequented your preserves much of our lives here in the Bay Area. We are active hikers, bikers and birders and each of your preserves offers something special for each of these activities. Several years back, we signed up to become volunteer docents and today we lead beginning birding walks at a number of your preserves. This past weekend, through a friend, we had the luxury of going on a private hike with Jenny Whitman through Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve and I was simply in awe of what a special place that is. Not only is it simply beautiful back in the redwoods, but an oasis for birds, mammals and plants alike. And all,just a stone's throw from the town of Los Gatos. My mind was spinning the entire time as I listened to all of the different birds who call that area home. I can't wait to take groups out birding along its creeks and springs. But what made me pen this letter is the stables at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. What a special place for adults and children alike. So many of these rustic places have disappeared over the past 30 years to make way for`other' uses, or returned to nature. Open space is great but sometimes we need just a little more than the sound of the wind through the trees. A lace like this lets kids et u and close to animals: horses, oats and even p g P 9 chickens. I never cease to be amazed at how many kids don't know their milk comes from a cow and not a carton. Or that eggs come from chickens, and not Easter bunnies. Kids around animals is the BEST way to teach them compassion and responsibility. Places like this must be preserved,just as we work hard to preserve the open space around them for people to enjoy. So I write this letter to thank you for allowing the stables to remain at Bear Creek Redwoods and to ask that you continue to do so. Losing a place as special as this would be the equivalent of losing an entire preserve, and we simply can't let something like that happen. Amy Sanchez Volunteer Docent with MROSD I M Draft Response Prepared by Staff for Board Consideration July 24 2013 Amy Sanchez Volunteer Docent Re: Bear Creek Stables Dear Ms. Sanchez Thank you for your email addressed to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors(Board)regarding Bear Creek Stables. It is evident that you and your husband enjoy the stables for its rustic, rural nature and value the opportunity the stables provides to bring kids close to animals(horses, goats, and chickens), which you feel is the best way to teach them compassion and responsibility. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the stables with us. The Board has taken note of your comments and your email is now part of the public record for Bear Creek Stables. Sincerely, Jed Cyr Board President cc: Steve Abbors, General Manager Mike Williams, Real Property Manager File From: . To: BOARD;Clerk;Vicky CGgu;General Information Subject: 07/03/2013-lance@milbrandcinema.com-Contact Board Date: Wednesday,July 03,2013 10:02:20 AM First Name: Lance Last Name: Milb Phone Number: Email Address: Ward / Location: os Po LEM Comments: This is an e-mail sent to Shellie Lewis on July 3, 2013. It describes a new nature movie and creative financing. July 3, 2013 Dear Shelly, We need corporate sponsorship to help finish this educational movie for kids along the Santa Cruz Mountains. I am sorry but your e-mail template will not allow a direct video link. You need to type the word "kickstarter" into a search engine and once you get to that website type in "World or the California Newt" into the search projects box at the top of the page. I hope that you could review my one-minute movie and would consider corporate funding and if that is impossible, personal funding. Maybe you are already a partner with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and giving for them would be just fine? We need to get the word out that movies for kids are important and any mention on your FaceBook page or Tweets would be very helpful. Creating wildlife educational movies for museums and interpretative centers is all I do for a living and any animal/ habitat subject within the Open Space District is my line of work. Thank you for your consideration. Kind regards, Lance Lance Milbrand www.milbrandcinema.com Draft Response Prepared by Staff for Board Consideration July 24, 2013 ■ Dear Mr. Milbrand, Thank you for your recent correspondence about funding opportunities for your wildlife educational film"World of the California Newt."Our Public Affairs Manager, Shelly Lewis, has received a copy of your e-mail,will review the video link, and respond on behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. We appreciate the work you do on behalf of the natural environment and wish you the best of luck in your future film-making endeavors. Sincerely, Jed Cyr Board President cc: Steve Abbors, General Manager Shelly Lewis, Public Affairs Manager • Midpeninsula Regional p! Open Space District p R-13-70 Meeting 13-17 July 24, 2013 STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEM la AGENDA ITEM i[ Vision Plan Board Workshopon the Planning and Analysis Results from Phase 2 Hearin the g Y g Voices" GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION I 1. Receive a presentation on the Planning and Analysis results from Phase 2, "Hearing the Voices", of the Vision Plan. 2. Discuss and provide input regarding the Vision Plan process and progress to date. i SUMMARY The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) initiated the Vision Plan Project in August 2012 to engage the District's partners, stakeholders, and the public in a District-wide vision for land preservation, resource management, public recreation, and working lands (see Report R-13-10 for a summary of the Vision Plan process and timeline). Since that time, the Vision Plan Project Team have made significant progress on major elements to both engage the public and complete the initial technical analysis in support of the Vision Plan (see Reports R- 13-08, and R-13-09 for a summary of the project scope). The technical analysis of the planning area is a critical first task designed to evaluate the existing conditions (i.e.,biological, cultural, agricultural, and recreational) within the District's Boundary. The results of this characterization will help determine and prioritize where work should be focused as well as educate the public regarding the values of the resources in the region. DISCUSSION Background The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's (District) Vision Plan Project, entitled [Imagine the Future of Open Space', is a broad-based effort to engage the public, District partners, and stakeholders in creating a shared vision for the future of the District and the region's open space. This multidisciplinary effort combines scientific analysis with broad public engagement to ensure that the final vision reflects both District and community values and I p p priorities. An date on project progress through Phase 2, entitled"Hearing the Voices", was held with the Board of Directors on June 12, 2013 (see Report R-13-57), focusing largely on the public engagement work completed to date. with two lead consultants Jodi McGraw Consulting JMC and Public Staff worked closely g( ) Dialogue Consortium (PDC), to create a robust community values-based and science-informed • R-13-70 Page 2 planning process for the District's Vision Plan. JMC is responsible for conducting the planning and analysis work, which is providing important scientific information to the Vision Plan process and informing the development of the selection criteria and priority actions. JMC has assembled a team of technical and planning experts who represent the broad range of themes that the Vision Plan covers. This team consists of qualified ecologists, foresters, as well as agricultural, recreational, and cultural resource experts, with the expertise needed to create a comprehensive, science-informed plan. The sections of the report that follow provide a summary of the work completed by the Planning and Analysis consulting team during the first two phases of the proj ect. Planning Area Characterization The characterization of the planning area is a critical first technical task designed to evaluate the existing conditions (i.e., biological, cultural, agricultural, and recreational) within the District's Boundary. The results of this characterization will help determine and prioritize where work should be focused as well as educate the public regarding the values of the resources in the region. Each consultant produced a report containing the planning area characterization results. District staff are reviewing the results and using them to help identify recommended priority actions for the Vision Plan. Technical report summaries are provided below with further detail in the attached Key Findings Table(see Attachment 1: Key Findings from Planning Area Characterization): Biodiversity Consultant—Dr. Jodi McGraw, Ecologist Dr. Jodi McGraw has led the Planning Team's work to develop the biodiversity component of the Vision Plan. This work encompasses an analysis of existing biological data to then inform the mapping and characterization of priority conservation areas using a weighted overlay. This analysis will also assess the relative conservation value of restoration and stewardship projects to promote persistence of terrestrial and aquatic species and habitats. Recreation Subconsultant—Alta Planning+ Design The work conducted by Alta consists of synthesizing existing recreation data and assessing gaps and opportunities for access. The District was divided into eight(8) sub-regions with varying levels and types of visitor access (see Attachment 5: Sub-region Map)to complete this assessment. Agricultural Subconsultant—Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE) SAGE completed an existing conditions report that identifies the trends, constraints and opportunities for agriculture within District boundaries. The report was informed by the review of existing plans, studies, and data, as well as interviews with various agricultural experts. SAGE has identified the need for a long-term vision that includes strategies for farmland conservation and the enhancement of agricultural viability that meets multiple goals for agriculture, open space and community livability, and is linked with regional sustainability planning. Cultural Resources Subconsultants—Mark Hylkema and Pacific Legacy, Inc. The cultural resources team developed an existing conditions report that summarizes the research on cultural resources and includes: 1) Regional Prehistoric and Historic Background, 2) Community Consultation, 3) Baseline Cultural Resources Inventory, and 4) Interpretation Opportunities. R-13-70 Page 3 The cultural resources team is creating a Cultural Resources Stewardship guide to inform the development of priority actions for cultural resources. This guide will identify the threats to cultural resources and recommended goals and stewardship actions in accordance with the District's resource management policies. Scenic Landscapes An analysis of scenic beauty is an important element when considering land for acquisition and identifying areas for public access. The first step toward identifying important scenic landscapes has been to create an inventory of scenic resources within District preserves and throughout the District's jurisdiction(see Attachment 6: Scenic Resources Map). This task is being completed by District staff. To date, District staff have: 0 Created a comprehensive map that depicts county and state designated scenic areas; 0 Surveyed knowledgeable staff on areas of high scenic significance (on both open and closed lands); 0 Created a GIS database of these scenic resources Our next steps will be to discuss these findings with staff,partners, and the public, and receive input about our assumptions and analysis. We will also be interested to hear of additional areas which fall outside of our current lands and may provide scenic resources. This will be accomplished through survey questions, discussions, and participatory mapping. FISCAL IMPACT The FYI 1-14 budget includes 1212,900 for the planning and analysis work, which is being completed by Jodi McGraw Consulting. Expenditures by this consultant remain on track. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW The Board waived Committee review of this project in lieu of full Board engagement. The full Board continues to remain apprised of ongoing Project progress and next steps. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act. Notice was also sent to the interested parties list for this project. CEQA COMPLIANCE The Vision Plan public engagement update does not constitute a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NEXT STEPS The results presented in this report will guide and inform the creation of the Vision Plan's selection criteria and priority actions. District staff will utilize these results to inform their recommendations on the priority actions. Attachment(s) 1. Key Findings from Planning Area Characterization by Topic 2. Subwatershed Rating Map 3. Wildland-Urban Interface and Community/Wildfire Protection Plan Priority Areas Map 4. Areas of Potential Climate Resiliency 5. Open Space Subregions Map 6. Scenic Resources Map R-13-70 Page 4 Responsible Department Head: Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Casey Hiatt, GIS Administrator Contact person: Casey Hiatt, GIS Administrator • Attachment 1: Key Findings From Planning Area Characterization by Topic 0110MENEM Category Current Conditions/Finding Highly Sensitive& There are 89,315 acres of highly significant native plant communities within District Biologically Significant boundaries.The District has preserved 10.2%of these while an additional 41%are Communities protected by other agencies and organizations.Over 50,000 acres remain in private ownership. Watershed and Streams The District has protected 22%of the land located within the highest priority watersheds; other conservation agencies and organizations have protected an additional 27.5%. Approximately 50.5%remain unprotected(see Attachment 2: Subwatershed Rating Map). Landscape • The central and western portions of the District feature numerous large intact habitat Connectivity: patches that are still in need of further protection. • Highway 17 constrains east-west animal movement through the Santa Cruz Mountains. • Highway 101 and Interstate 280 create barriers to connectivity between upland habitat and the bay lands. • Smaller highways and major roads,including Highways 1,35,84,and 92 may also inhibit movement of animals and biological processes. Threats to Biodiversity • Threat of soil erosion and sedimentation is greatest in the Pescadero and San Gegorio watersheds(the two highest priority watersheds for conservation),and in the southeastern portion of the District. • Invasive species dominate approximately 9,557 acres within District boundaries,860 acres(9%)of which are within District open space preserves. Forest Management • The District open space preserves contain 16.5 percent of all coast redwood-Douglas fir and Restoration forests that exists in the District boundary. • Hardwood forests are facing two main threats that necessitate active management: widespread tree mortality due to sudden oak death,and Douglas fir encroachment in the absence of natural fire. • The area within District boundaries contains the highest concentration of recorded SOD detections in the Santa Cruz Mountains,though this may be due, in part,to the District's active monitoring program to slow the spread of SOD. Fire Management • An estimated 21,048 acres of vegetation within District boundaries,including 8,419 acres within District open space preserves,features fire-dependent communities. • 8,749 acres of urban lands are located at the interface of District open space preserves. The majority of these urban areas have been designated as communities at risk in Community Wildfire Protection Plans(CWPP). • The CWPPs have identified priority areas for fuel reduction at Pulgas Ridge,Bear Creek Redwoods,and Sierra Azul,and along Highway 35 within Saratoga Gap,Long Ridge, Skyline Ridge,Monte Bello,Russian Ridge,Coal Creek,and Windy Hill OSPs(see Attachment 3:Wildland-Urban Interface and Community/Wildfire Protection Plan Priority Areas Map). Global Change • Communities of coast redwood-Douglas fir forests may be vulnerable to declines and ultimately extirpations due to decrease in fog frequency. • More frequent fire may dramatically alter the structure and species composition of the natural communities within the Santa Cruz Mountains. • Coastal scrub,maritime chaparral,&coast redwood-Douglas fir forests may decline while grasslands expand. • Wet areas,such as seeps,springs,streams,ponds,marshes,lakes and reservoirs,feature cooler microclimates,provide sources of free water,and may indicate areas of greater ground water,and collectively may confer resiliency to the region's species in a future hotter,and likely drier,climate.Areas within District boundaries feature topographic variability that creates a variety of microclimates. Importantly,narrow,deep canyons and north-facing slopes receive less insolation(solar radiation)and thus have cooler microclimates(see Attachment 4:Areas of Potential Climate Resiliency). Attachment 1: Key Findings From Planning Area Characterization Page 2 Sub-region Access Limitations Opportunities North San Traffic capacity on Highways 1 and Although foothill access is relatively limited,further Mateo County 92 limit visitation on peak development of Rancho Corral de Tierra and the lower Coast weekends;minimal mountain bike portion of Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP provide opportunities,and limited foothill opportunities to alleviate these limitations. access. South San Very limited access and developed Most of the protected lands in the South Coast have very Mateo County facilities limited access and developed facilities.There is significant Coast demand for more substantial picnic,camping,and lodging facilities. Central Dog access opportunities are quite Sempervirens Fund and Save-the-Redwoods League are Coastal limited(prohibited in both State and actively protecting the redwood forests in this region. Mountains San Mateo County parks);mountain biking is limited to road-width trails rather than more technical single- track trails. Skyline Ridge Few opportunities for dog access There is the opportunity to complete gaps in the S.F.Bay Area Ridge Trail,and local connecting routes and trails. Peninsula Although outdoor experiences are Due to its close proximity to suburban areas,there are Foothills within close proximity to suburban opportunities to reach a broad range of users and areas,visitation is limited to visitors opportunities to increase public transportation access. with cars.Visitation is concentrated Because of the multitude of parks there is an opportunity to at Rancho San Antonio and parking lessen the concentration of visitors and disperse users to lot is at full capacity.There is also a other parks. relatively limited extent of access for dogs.No nature centers. South Bay Limited environmental education Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve offers unique Foothills facilities. access and interpretative potential,with the redwood forest environment and former college facilities. San Francisco Gaps in the S.F.Bay Trail decrease Need to complete gaps in the S.F.Bay Trail and Stevens Baylands the trail network's interconnectivity. Creek Trail.Environmental educational facilities in this area reach and serve a broad range of users. Sierra Azul The southern two-thirds of the area Long-term opportunity to be a major outdoor recreation offers very limited access due to resource for the South Bay.Opportunities: to open currently- steep topography and challenging closed areas to the public through development of access and road access.Most of the southern facilities at Rancho de Guadalupe,Mount Umunhum. portion of the Preserve is closed to the public. Category Current Conditions/Finding Trends • Over the past decade,the value of crop production has experienced a steep decline (63%)with acreage also declining(22%).Brussels sprouts make up about half of crop values. Diversification of crops will be critical to future viability of industry. • Fruit production(mainly berries and wine grapes)represents only around 10%of overall crop production value.However,over the past decade,fruit production value has increased by 73%and fruit acreage by 131%. • While there appears to be some influx of new farmers,they are undertaking small diversified operations rather than taking over the larger,conventional operations. • There is an increased demand for meat and animal products that are raised in a manner that cares for the environment,utilizes humane practices,and is local. i ' Attachment 1: Key Findings From Planning Area Characterization Page 3 Category Current Conditions/Finding Trends(Continued) • The growing recognition on the part of landowners that grazing animals provide important ecosystem services may provide an opportunity to make more land available for grazing. Some ranchers also hope that at some point there might be payment for the provision of such ecosystems services. • Brussels sprout production is up by 78%,even though acreage is down 9%,which indicates impressive gains in yields. Constraints • Water,including access to water and water supply reliability,are a big challenge especially given increasing demand. • There is virtually no farm labor pool on the coast primarily due to the high cost of living and lack of affordable housing for farm employees. • Peak season labor needs exceed local capacity. • Some ranchers express concern that their viability is in the hands of the District and other public landowners for whom maintaining and enhancing agricultural economic viability is not a top priority. • There is more demand than supply for grazing lands. • According to interviewees,ranch-based infrastructure,regardless of ownership,is largely degraded. • Fragmentation of grazing lands requires moving animals around. li Category Current Conditions/Finding Community • Consultation is ongoing and includes contacting and discussing the Vision Plan with the Consultation Native American Heritage Commission(NAHC),descendants of Native Americans who lived in the region,and local historical societies. Baseline Cultural • In order to better understand the variety of District cultural resources,the cultural Resources Inventory resources consultants conducted records research to determine listed and unrecorded pre-historic and historic sites located on District lands. • Research revealed 62 listed cultural resources,as well as 19 unrecorded cultural sites. • The inventory illustrates the diversity of resources on District lands.However,the number of recorded sites is low compared to the long and diverse human history recorded on District lands,suggesting that numerous unidentified cultural resources are likely to be present. Interpretation • Cultural resources on District lands provide an opportunity for public education and Opportunities interpretation. The cultural resources consultants recommend the following: - It is more important to protect and preserve cultural sites over providing interpretation opportunities to the public,as archaeological sites are at more risk of damage by direct interpretation. - Prior to implementing interpretive programs,consultation with cultural resources specialists and descendants of local communities should take place. • The following are general locations and site types that provide good interpretive opportunities with minimal exposure to damage or destruction. - Mt. Umunhum- part of the Ohlone creation story;aids in interpreting Native American cosmology; former Almaden Air Force Station District - Baylands Park-opportunity to interpret monumental mounds - Russian Ridge-Silva Site provides opportunity to interpret Native American travel routes and gardens. - Bedrock Mortar Sites at La Honda and Monte Bello—These sites do not have associated deposits,and tend to be more indestructible. - Rancho San Antonia is good for interpreting foothill resource extraction and acorn harvest. - Alma College - Guadalupe Mines and town of Guadalupe v � P SO 4e4 Corte Madera Creek S Deer Creek � � 1 per Cr ndeg o Creek, Stevens Creek Resi , e` Creek 84 >A 101 280 Jasper ` Ridge 82 � ... 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Ifs � 84 Ba i a C re 101 f` y Redwoods Tea;#u Stever Hill Woodsi, Pal Alto S h o r e l i r 82 tud de Made Thornewood �m Creek 35 r ' •� 280 Mou nta ands T nitas • ind Creek Foothills La Honda ` ancho Creek an 9, 0 - ncos S 84 San Gregorio R ss i a n�" M c A #idge Bello Picchetti Skyline Ranch Ridge Fr SAN IVIATE� Lon Saratoga _ Rid Gap Ri Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-66 Meeting 13-17 July 24, 2013 STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEM lb AGENDA ITEM Informational Presentation on the Vision Plan Public Engagement Report GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive an informational presentation on the Vision Plan Community Conversations Report, describing the public engagement process and results to date from Phase 2, "Hearing the Voices". 2. Discuss and provide input regarding the Vision Plan process and progress to date. SUMMARY Vision Plan community engagement efforts used a"Community Conversations"strategy during the second phase of the planning process (April—June 2013). Community members were asked four open-ended questions designed to elicit thoughts on what is important to them as they envision the future of open space. The community conversations reached over 725 people, including more than 225 people at District Preserves. In addition, the Vision Plan website was seen by almost 1,800 visitors, including 300 active participants. All methods engaged diverse and broadly distributed stakeholders and constituents. Responses were collected and analyzed by theme and topic. I The resulting conversations were fairly well balanced amongst the Vision Plan themes. However, j the Outdoor Recreation and Healthy Living theme came up most frequently. Regardless of the theme, the top four most commonly mentioned topic tags were Recreational Activities, Healthy Additional Preservation/Stewardshi and Scenic O ortunities/Bene tts. Living for People, p, pp f This report provides more detail on the process used, and on the observed trends and commonly shared viewpoints. DISCUSSION The Vision Plan's community engagement efforts used a flexible but consistent strategy to gather people's thoughts, ideas, aspirations, and values in a way that fosters two-way engagement, supports relationship-building, and complements scientific polling. This approach was part of the Vision Planning process described to and endorsed by the District Board at its January 15, 2013 meeting(see Report R-13-10). Four open-ended questions were used to understand what important to people as they envision the future of open space. R-13-66 Page 2 Responses were collected in three ways. First, approximately 75 trained student interns from San Jose and San Francisco State Universities conducted interviews through referrals, personal contacts, and at various community events within District boundaries (e.g. Earth Day and farmer's markets). Second, District rangers conducted interviews with preserve visitors at most District preserves. Third, an online public participation platform (imaizine.openspace.oKg) was employed to elicit responses to the questions and to encourage participants to engage each other by responding to and voting on others' ideas. All methods engaged diverse and broadly distributed participants. The community conversations reached over 725 people, including more than 225 people at District Preserves. In addition, the Vision Plan website reports over 17,000 page views by almost 1,800 visitors, including 300 active(signed-in) participants. The gender distribution was roughly evenly split. A wide array of age groups participated, with greatest numbers from the 18-55 year old range. Although Caucasian/European participants are somewhat overrepresented, participants were ethnically diverse. Conversations were held at over 30 locations in and near the District. To allow analysis of the input and capture a greater level of detail in addition to the overall Vision Plan Theme, staff refined a series of categorized topic tags to capture the topics commonly mentioned. This approach allowed each quote and comment to be tagged with a theme, a primary topic, and up to two sub-topics. District staff and consultants used the tags to sort, group, and review quotes and comments to find common values. Community Conversations Results Although the Outdoor Recreation and Healthy Living theme was brought up most frequently, conversations were fairly well balanced amongst all the Vision Plan themes. Regardless of theme, the top four most commonly mentioned topic tags were Recreational Activities, Healthy Livingfor People, Additional Preservation/Stewardship, and Scenic OpportunitieslBenefits.The following table summarizes the observed trends and commonly shared viewpoints. Vision Plan Theme Prominent Topics Other Frequent Comments Outdoor Recreation * Recreational activities * Desire for more hiking and mountain and Healthy Living e Increased public access biking trails Theme * Healthy living for people * More regional trails Healthy Plants, 9 Iconic species or habitats e Seeing plants and animals is an Animals,and e Healthy natural systems important aspect of the recreational Waterways * Additional preservation, experience conservation and stewardship * Clean water and clean air * Protecting natural open space from development Enriched Experiences o Education, outreach and No high frequency comments noted community service * Healthy living for people R-13-66 Page 3 Vision Plan Theme Prominent Topics Other Frequent Comments Natural, Cultural, and • Scenic opportunities and benefits • An appreciation of beauty Scenic Landscapes • Additional preservation, • Desire for escape and refuge conservation and stewardship • Need to preserve scenic beauty Viable Working Lands • Agriculture, food systems, and • An appreciation for the area's agricultural lifestyle agricultural heritage • Healthy living for people • importance of working lands to providing jobs For further information, including sample quotes that illustrate representative participant perspectives, please refer to the full Community Conversations Report (see Attachment 1). Comparison to Benchmark Scientific Survey The community conversations input is intended to complement rather than replicate the core values section (Section 4) of the March 2013 Benchmark Scientific Survey conducted by Strategic Research Institute. Due to the subjective nature of the response collection and tagging procedure, strict numerical comparisons would be inappropriate. The values expressed by Community Conversation participants are generally consistent with the findings of the Benchmark Survey. The core values section of the Scientific Survey did not include questions about a number of subjects that were raised frequently in the Community Conversations, notably Recreational Activities, Increased Access, Education, and Outreach and Community Service. Outcomes and Next Steps The community conversations provide valuable input to the development of themes and goals. In addition, the act of asking people to help shape District work invited a positive and respectful relationship between the District and the public, especially in the over 225 conversations conducted by District rangers. The planning, outreach, and relational outcomes of the community conversations provide a solid foundation for the next steps of the Vision Planning Process. Phase 3, "Enriching the Conversation", includes reflecting back on what was previously heard, educating the public about the District, and obtaining feedback on those topics of primary importance to the District. FISCAL IMPACT The FYI 3-14 budget includes $223,000 for the Vision Plan project public engagement consultant, Public Dialogue Consortium. Expenditures by this consultant remain on track. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW The Board waived Committee review of this project in lieu of full Board engagement. The full Board continues to remain apprised of ongoing Project progress and next steps. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act. Notice was also sent to the interested parties list for this project. R-13-66 Page 4 CEQA COMPLIANCE The Vision Plan public engagement update does not constitute a project under California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Attachment(s) 1. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report Responsible Department Head: Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Sandy Sommer, Senior Real Property Planner Contact person: Sandy Sommer, Senior Real Property Planner i i i Imagine the Future of open Space Community • • Summary Repor s Pace time health just activities health parks Work much al healthy eog0providefife wants better preserves,: really wart well differentback P. community good Bay y things t<allanimals alr preserve beautiful dogs new tra hildren a 11Ve helfood natural Water jobs able i S places awayPaceenjoylovenow s�ceWaY dogcleann ' �� ortantsee natu, � 0 n bea • wildlife ned need � hikingareas laen' ds public et working environment g idea going bike keep keep a n areagrea t know farms m°keain fam'lyaccess plants think Park many f uture 4"aces use take I;, 1 it TABLE OF ��hk�~��8��� �������� ��" ����"� � ��"� "�~ � Introduction................................................................................................................................................. l What We Did and How We Did lt.............................................................................................................. l WhoWe Talked To .--.—.--.—.—_...—._.—.—.--.--.—~_.~—.--.-''—,'' 3 PublicInput Analysis Process.................................................................................................................4 Community Conversations Results............................................................................................................. 5 ThemesOverall....................................................................................................................................... 5 Topic Tags Overall —.—.._...._—..—....—...._...----------.—.----.---.—__-_ 6 Topicsbx Theme.....................................................................................................................................0 | Comparison to Benchmark Scientific Survey.--.---.-......._.....---.—.--...—.---.. 11 Outcomesand Next Steps......................................................................................................................... l2 Attachment A: Community Conversations Invitation AttmnbnzsotfB: Community Conversations Analysis Codes AttanbozeotC: Community Conversations 6»Theme—Voices ofthe Community ����� INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to provide a report on the Vision Plan team's efforts to elicit the public's vision and aspirations for the future of open space in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District). Toward this end, the community engagement process included a series of partner, small group, and "person on the street"interviews called"Community Conversations"to meaningfully engage the public in the visioning process and build understanding and support for the District. Community Conversations are a flexible but consistent way to gather people's thoughts, ideas, aspirations, and values in a way that fosters two-way engagement, supports relationship-building, and complements scientific polling. WHAT WE DID AND HOW WE DID IT District staff and the public participation consultant, Public Dialogue Consortium (PDC), worked with the community conversation strategy in the second phase of the vision planning process(April—June 2013). The"conversations"took different forms, including in-person or telephone interviews, facilitated small group conversations (like a focus group), and online"town hall"discussions. The online discussions used the Mindmixer web platform (see imagine.openspace.or ), which is effective in engaging technology-savvy members of the public. Community Conversations began with the District Board, the Community Advisory Committee(CAC), and other close partners. The invitation to participate online(see Attachment A)was posted at District preserves and distributed at outreach events. Community members were asked four open-ended questions designed to elicit thoughts on what is important to them as they envision the future of open space. The questions were: 1. Keeping these open space themes in mind, what do you want the Peninsula, South Bay, and San Mateo Coast to be like in the future? 2. How might these open space themes contribute to the future you imagine? 3. Can you tell me more about why these things you have mentioned are important to you? 4. What are the most important actions that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District or others could take to move us toward the kind of future you want? 75 Trained student interns (from San Francisco and San Jose State Universities) and 20 District Rangers conducted the in-person conversations, documenting topics raised during the conversation as well as notable quotes. Community conversations took place throughout the District, including six farmer's markets, District events, and on most District preserves. Students also conducted a number of phone interviews of members of the public referred by the CAC. The community conversations reached over 725 people, including more than 225 people at District Preserves. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report Location of Conversations (Cities) Los Altos Redwood City Los Gatos San Jose Cupertino San Carlos Saratoga Mountain View East Palo Alto Half Moon Bay Sunnyvale Pa I o Alto Los Altos Hills Otherinterviews happened in San San Francisco Mateo(10),Santa Cruz(7),Santa Menlo Park Clara(3),Brisbane(2), Burlingame Atherton (2),Daly City(2),San Bruno(2), Pescadero Boulder Creek(1),Hayward(1), Portola Valley Pacifica(1),Pleasanton(1),and San Pablo(1) Woodside Campbell Monte Sereno 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 In addition to the Location of Community Conversations conversations represented San teo C it Hws above, the Vision Plan ;�- ?� '+ r Mont website reports over 17,000 r s' page views by almost 1,800 ara t� �k. t d' C�iy ; visitors and 300 active ty QQ r � Ets (signed-in) participants so reu.F bay r Nio' Alto , far. '. . !wo dN - k: , F„ F,• , ✓�, - Milpitas It -y It is likely that these JL.Valley I�'iln�fy� participants will continue to �1 y r:�� � - Suvale ' 9 engage and increase in Q San se,; numbers as the vision rupees no planning process continues. '"' Q_ Carl t- Saratoga'.. �� Pgacade stife8f L 'atos'.. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 2 i Who We Talked To (Demographics) The community Gender conversations engaged diverse and broadly distributed participants in the vision planning process. The gender distribution of participants through in- person methods (see chart at right) and the Vision Plan ■Female Website were quite similar. 'Male While the in-person Age conversations were dominated by participants in the 18-30 year old range (see chart at right), the age a, : .•a..,.. distribution of online participants was more under,e weighted toward the 41-55 •18.30 year old range. °31-40 •41-55 •ever 55 Participants self-identified Ethnicity their ethnicity, and many chose not to answer the •Caucasian or European question. Although ■Hispanic/Latino Caucasian/European participants are somewhat 'Multi-ethic overrepresented, participants °Asian were still ethnically diverse. 'Indian •African American In future stages, the Vision •Filipino/Pacific Islander Plan team will continue to ■Other outreach to diverse communities with an emphasis on Hispanic/Latino and Asian groups. Other includes Middle-Eastern'and"Jewish." i Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 3 The additional cities of Respondent City of Residence residence not shown on the u Interview ■Group a MindMixer chart at right include some of the rural unincorporated San Jose Sunnyvale areas in the District as well Los Gatos Cupertino as some out-of-District Redwood City 1 areas. Mountain View Palo Alto ' Los Altos I San FranciscoSaratoga Half Moon Bay Menlo Park San Carlos -rl Portola Valley Woodside San Mateo Los Altos Hills East Palo Alto amsaaaaam Campbell Atherton oaaamj Pescadero Fremont a Felton ain223 rm —arsaflon p#dirjWts were'rom other areas. Monte Sereno 0 4a Mindrrr fixer parhoipar were from other areas. 0 10 20 30 40 W W Public Input Analysis Process The analysis and interpretation of subjective information like the Vision Plan community conversations required a loosely structured approach. Once PDC had compiled all the various forms of public input into one online database, staff began the process of organizing and analyzing each quote or comment received, identifying the dominant Vision Plan theme being expressed. A method to capture more detail was also needed,because, as the following quote shows, participants often co-mingle the themes when they are sharing their values and aspirations: "The natural resources, working land, access to the preserves, and scenery and history tie in together. They interrelate with each other. For me, recreational access is very important, especially for mountain biking." Over a month-long process of review and refinement, staff developed a series of categorized topic tags to capture the topics commonly mentioned and allow analysis of the various dimensions that a participant is attempting to communicate. This approach allowed each quote and comment to be tagged with a primary topic and up to two sub-topics in addition to the overall Vision Plan Themes. Attachment B shows the tag and sub-tag scheme that was developed. With the help of PDC, District staff used the tags to sort, group, and review quotes and comments to find common meanings. Once all the quotes and comments were tagged, themes and sub-tags were grouped together, and commonalities were identified. A list of quotes was generated that illustrated representative participant viewpoints, as further described in the next section. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 4 i COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS RESULTS Themes Overall The conversations were fairly well balanced amongst the Vision Plan Themes Vision Plan themes. However, as shown in the following • Outdoor Recreation and Healthy chart, the Outdoor Recreation and Healthy Living theme Living came up more frequently than the others. The top two most • Natural, Cultural, and Scenic commonly mentioned themes were mentioned in more than Landscapes half of the conversations. • Healthy Plants, Animals and Waterways • Enriched Experiences • Viable Working Lands Themes in Community Conversations Healthy Plants, Animals,&Waterways Natural,Cultural,& 19% Scenic Landscapes 25% Enriched Experiences 14% Outdoor Recreation& Viable Working Lands Healthy Living 13% 29% i I IF t Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 5 Topic Tags Overall Community Conversation Topics Overall, regardless of Cultural theme, the top four most "---Healthy Natural ,. Resources commonly mentioned topic outreach& •, Opportunitiescies �' 2% Service tags were Recreational .. Land Acquisition 6% 2% Activities, Health Living g for People, Additional Preservation/ Additional Stewardship, and Scenic Preservation Opportunities/Benefits. Education 9, Stewardship Cultural Resources and Land Acquisition were the Agricu ture Recreational least commonly mentioned Activities topics overall. The chart at , right shows the overall percentage of times that Management& Healthy Living each topic tag was •• Maintenance le mentioned. 6% Increased Access 7% Topics by Theme The topic tags were also grouped by theme to further identify trends and commonly shared viewpoints, discussed further below. Additional participant quotes are provided in Attachment C. Outdoor Recreation and Healthy t Livin Theme Although all topics were mentioned within the Outdoor Recreation and Healthy Living Theme to some degree, recreational activities, increased public access and healthy living for people were the most prominent topics that participants mentioned. Sample Participant Quote Participants frequently "Being outdoors in open space areas that allow recreation is good for our mentioned the relationship community and our youth. It brings friends and family together,but most between outdoor recreational importantly it allows everyone the opportunity of potentially living a healthier activities and healthy living lifestyle." for people. Participants frequently talked "I love to run and hike, so I want more access to be able to do these outdoor about the desire for more activities." overall access too ens ace. i Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 6 i i I Sample PatWci ant Quote Participants frequently talked "Multi-use trails particularly for mountain bike,hiking and dogs. I think we about the desire for more should have more multi usage trails,with off shoots, so hikers who prefer fire hiking and mountain biking roads can hike on fire roads, and those who prefer single track can hike single trails. Comments reflected a track as well. Trails that mountain bikers that prefer technical mountain biking or variety of viewpoints. single track can enjoy." Often participants expressed "Increase cycling connections to allow for 50-100 mile loop rides.Many of us an interest in expanding like long, exploratory rides; I'd like to be able to do it all on dirt,away from regional trails and trails that traffic. A large loop route up high on the ridge with multiple routes leading down are community connectors. to the coast and the populated areas of the Bay would be lovely." Participants commonly "As a user, I would like to see trail maintenance. A poorly maintained trail gets mentioned management and eroded, and bridges may go out. Please provide more funding for infrastructure, maintenance in conjunction building trails,accessing trails,managing&maintaining lands, and patrolling with recreational activities. lands." People discussed their interest "The preserves are close to the public(urban areas)and can provide recreational in expanding the variety of activities without having to drive to Yosemite.Please provide more camping, trail experiences. backpacking, overnight opportunities. Have more staging areas to allow more public." Many participants mentioned "I enjoy the outdoors, and that's why I do a lot of hiking. I like to take my dogs increasing the availability of with me since it's great exercise for them too. Plus it's my main way of getting places to take their dogs. outside since I work a lot during the week." Many participants mentioned "It is vastly important for me to have safe and healthy place to take my family to the importance of sharing enjoy nature and animals. I feel like most of the places that I had when I was a outdoor recreational kid are gone.When the plants are healthy,the water is clean,and the animals are experiences with their friends milling about it is a beautiful scene. My kids often stay indoors most of the week and families. playing video games or doing homework so it is important to get them outside and active. Sometimes we take a plant book or bird book and try to teach the kids about all the different things we see these places serve as a bonding time for our family." Many related their outdoor "Since I use these locations for recreation,preservation is near and dear to my recreational experiences to heart. I think we need stop development in our rural areas. We need to make sure open space conservation and that future generations have access to hike,bike or run.There is no where else preservation in the region. that people can go and enjoy these types of locales. Suburbs are taking over and there are fewer and fewer places that people can get away from the stress of the daily grind." Participants expressed "I know it may be expensive, or funding may be an issue but more ranger concerns about management presence would enforce the rules of the trails and then people would adhere to the of multiple trail uses and trail rules by picking up after their dogs, etc. so it could be more enjoyable for impacts. everyone." Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 7 Sample Pat Wcipant Quote Participants seem to feel that "Open Space areas are full of living things,whether plants or animals, so they management and maintenance need to be properly maintained." of open space should be a priority. Healthy Plants,Animals, and Waterways Theme Although many topics were mentioned within the Healthy Plants, Animals, and Waterways, iconic species or habitats, healthy natural systems, and additional preservation, conservation and stewardship were the most prominent topics that participants mentioned. Sample PatWcipant Quote Participants frequently said "When I go hiking in open space, I really don't want to see what I can see in an that seeing plants or animals urban environment, I want to see the trees and the plants that are native to the was an important aspect of area.That are more likely to originate there. I want to see nature. I don't want to their recreational experience. see weeds along the trail but native plants and animals." Participants frequently "I am an outdoors person, so all of these really matters to me. Clean air is a mentioned the importance of signature symbol of Northern California and I would like to keep it that way clean water and clean air. instead of it all being industrialized,as well as keeping clean water running." Participants frequently "The single greatest thing the District could do is to continue to protect open mentioned protecting natural spaces and further connect lands-this speaks to all the themes." open space from development. Participants frequently "I grew up in the mountains, so it is very important to me that others respect mentioned additional nature.We need to preserve natural landscapes because they are dying out." conservation and preservation in conjunction with this theme. Participants often related the "Having healthy plans and animals, clean air and water directly correlates with health of nature to the health human health based on the food we eat,the air we breathe, and the water we of people. drink." Some participants discussed "I think it is important to support fish passage projects to restore steelhead& restoring fisheries. salmon. Many pristine and protected MROSD streams currently lack steelhead and salmon runs due to human built migration barriers downstream of these open space areas.Most of the best salmonid habitat and perennial stream flow on the Peninsula occurs on MROSD streams. MROSD must engage with and support local groups and efforts working to provide fish passage downstream,and outside of, their Preserve boundaries." Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 8 Sample PatWcipant Quote Some highlighted the 411Vs all about the connections. Connecting habitats and connecting trails. importance of ecosystems, Enhance the wildlife corridor for species that need a certain range like mountain biodiversity, and connectivity. lions,bobcats, deer,and coyotes. Mountain lions need to be able to cross roads and need to have a habitat that connects all throughout." Participants often mentioned "Midpen must be more active managers,but you don't have the staff now as it is. management and maintenance Think about more use of citizens-get the public to help survey the lands and of invasives wildlife. Provide more opportunities for volunteers to manage pampas grass, broom and other invasives." Participants mentioned "I was raised in the Bay Area-in San Mateo—and I have seen how the area has purchasing additional land to changed. I am getting on in years and now,but I can look back and remember this preserve natural areas. area as a child. I am interested in protecting what is left. It is disturbing how much has already been lost. MROSD have done a remarkable job of preserving vast amounts of open space. But need to be vigilant and continue to do this—it won't just happen on its own. We need to have a common vision that stretches out into the future.Take advantage of opportunities that come up to acquire lands. Have the funding to do that, work with land trusts, must partner with them to provide access for the public and manage the land." Enriched Experiences Theme Although all topics were mentioned within the Enriched Experiences Theme to some degree, education, outreach and community service, and healthy living for people were the most prominent topics that participants mentioned. Sample Participant Quote Participants frequently "I think people need to know how important those spaces are,and actually know mentioned finding new ways the effects and what happens to the environment when more people live there. to outreach to people about There should be training so people can volunteer and help do their part," the benefits of open space. Participants frequently "I may be an old woman,but that doesn't mean I'm not still curious to learn about expressed the importance of what's going on outside my white picket fence. I love taking docent-led hiking educating people about tours. I bought a bird book,but am always eager to learn more from people that nature. are more knowledgeable than myself. I would like to see groups established for older women who are still healthy and want to hike together. I have found that taking long walks keeps me both physically and mentally sharp,and I'd like to have access to new places to engage in this activity." Participants often connected '41 want people to know about the trails,to have information on what's going on knowledge about nature with with them; keeping the community involved to stay healthy and moving." healthy lifestyles. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 9 Sample Participant Quote Participants expressed an "I am a Boy Scout so nature is very important to me. I believe that not enough interest in more outreach people know enough about nature and what it contains. An endless amount of about recreational activities in knowledge can be gained from nature. Exercise and education can happen at the open space same time in nature such as hiking in the woods,walking or cycling thus making it a very valuable asset to society." Participants mentioned an "I am definitely in favor of access to these lands because I think that it is interest in ensuring that the important for people to understand their natural surroundings. I think that it is next generation would be able especially important for children so that they can learn at a young age and grow to relate to nature. up knowing about the importance of nature." Natural, Cultural, and Scenic Landscapes Theme Although all topics were mentioned within the Natural, Cultural, and Scenic Landscapes Theme to some degree,scenic opportunities and benefits, and additional preservation, conservation and stewardship were the most prominent topics that participants mentioned. Sample Pardcipant Quote Participants frequently "Walking the trails and taking in the beautiful scenery is what it's all about,and expressed an appreciation of we can't do that if we don't maintain what we have." beauty. Participants frequently "Having open space by a community is beneficial.The closer it is the more mentioned desiring escape people will visit.Those benefits include a chance to be out in nature and and refuge. appreciate it. To get away from hustle bustle, as well as breathing the clean air and appreciating the peaceful atmosphere." Participants frequently "Nature inspired me at a young age to become a park ranger when I get older. mentioned the need for I want others to be able to get inspired by nature in the same way, and I want the preserving scenic beauty. preservation of these beautiful lands more than anything else." Participants mentioned an "It's always nice to have places to go and relax with your family. When I go out interest in ensuring that the to nature it reminds me a little bit of where I am from. Future generations will not next generation would be able be able to enjoy places out in nature if someone doesn't do something to protect to experience the beauty. them." Participants somewhat "I enjoy taking my grandmother who is in a wheelchair over to Rancho to breathe frequently mentioned the some clean fresh air.My grandmother doesn't speak much,but she enjoys being restorative effects of nature as out there and her mood uplifts when she is among the wildlife." an important part of their recreational experience. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 10 Sample Pardci ant Quote Participants occasionally "It is important for us to leave behind signs or traces of our history that can be mentioned the importance of admired for years to come. The amount of beauty and inspiration I receive from preserving cultural resources. visiting various preserved sites allows me to remain adamant about continuing our efforts to preserve landmarks. I wish people took better care of our nation's and area's landmarks. I plan to visit landmarks in the surrounding areas during my free time this summer." Viable Working Lands Theme Although many topics were mentioned within the Viable Working Lands Theme, agriculture,food systems, and agricultural lifestyle and healthy living for people were the most prominent topics that participants mentioned. Sample Pardci ant Quote Participants frequently "People are drawn to visit these farms that are producing their food. That first expressed an appreciation for link is through their gut.Then they get this other wealth of knowledge and the area's agricultural heritage experience that comes from intimate connection that farms have with the environment, and act as interpreters for the land and as a step towards understanding all of the ecosystem functions of that place: the soil, water, and climate. All you need to grow or raise animals,all that comes from a really deep relationship to a place which often exists over generations." Participants frequently "Everybody eats and every hiker,mountain biker,birder; all eat. And what people discussed food systems and eat is consistent with their ecological desires about Open Space preservation. its relationship to healthy There hasn't always been a connection to the consequences of their actions and people food can play a really great role for us to understand the impact of our consumption to the planet." Participants frequently "Many jobs are created through farms and this is where we grow our healthy mentioned the importance of food. Without having sustainable farms,we would not be able to provide the food working lands to providing we sell in our supermarkets. The use of productive land not only creates healthy jobs food, but also jabs." Some participants discussed "Protect the farms and ranches. I would like to see the preservation of farms and their perspective on the ranches. Midpen is continuing to acquire land and not able to manage land the District's management of way they really want to. Decent ranches just sit fallow. I think you should leave working lands. them as a working piece of land,do the studies,and then come back, so the land doesn't go fallow." Comparison to Benchmark Scientific Survey The community conversations input is intended to complement rather than replicate the core values section(Section 4) of the March 2013 Benchmark Scientific Survey conducted by Strategic Research Institute, by paying attention to the patterns of emotions expressed and words used by participants. Due to the subjective nature of the response collection and tagging procedure, strict numerical comparisons would be inappropriate. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 12 Many of the values expressed by community conversation participants are generally consistent with the findings of the Benchmark Survey. For example, participants frequently mentioned the relationship between outdoor recreational activities and healthy living for people. This sentiment echoes Question 4.7 in the Scientific Survey, which shows that survey respondents agree that recreational amenities contribute to health and wellness. Similarly, community conversation participants frequently expressed an appreciation of beauty and the desire for escape and refuge. These sentiments echo Questions 4.9 in the Scientific Survey, which shows that survey respondents agree that natural landscapes, panoramic vistas, and green hillsides provide relief from urban density. It is also worth noting that many participants mentioned increasing the availability of places to take their dogs, consistent with the responses to Survey Question 11.1 The core values section of the Scientific Survey did not include questions about the following subjects, all of which were raised in numerous community conversations, so no comparison is possible: 0 Recreational Activities and Increased Access topic tags(raised in 21%of community conversations) 0 Education and Outreach and Community Service topic tags (raised in 15% of community conversations). Caution is advised when comparing the frequently mentioned community conversation topics with the other sections of the Scientific Survey such as Section 9),because the questions asked in the community conversations were not phrased in terms of potential public investments or expenditures. The Vision Plan team may wish to further explore the subject of management and maintenance of District lands in the next phase of public engagement, because, even though this subject was only raised in 6% of community conversations, the Scientific Survey found that respondents strongly agreed that regional nature preserves and recreational facilities must be properly maintained. OUTCOMES AND NEXT STEPS The community conversations have provided valuable input to the vision planning process during theme and goal development. For example, the planning team added another theme in response to the frequent mention of education and outreach topics. The goals also evolved in response to the community conversation input. In addition, the community conversations were a vehicle for outreaching to and educating people about the work of the District. Engaging people in conversations that related the District's mission to their own interests and experiences made the information relevant and therefore memorable. This is especially beneficial given the many participants who had never heard of the Midpeninsula Open Space District— including most of the students who conducted the interviews. Also, asking people to help shape the work of the District invited a positive and respectful relationship between the District and the public, especially in the over 225 conversations conducted by rangers. The rangers positioned themselves as respectful listeners eager to hear the preferences and concerns of the visitors to the preserves. This kind of engagement shifts the way people understand and talk about the District and its work. Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 12 The planning, outreach, and relational outcomes of the community conversations provide a solid foundation for the next steps of the Vision Planning Process. Phase 3, Enriching the Conversation, focuses on clarifying and synthesizing public input to shape the Vision Plan, including the Action Selection Criteria and Priority Actions. The enrichment aspect includes reflecting back what was previously heard, educating the public about the District, and obtaining feedback on those topics of primary importance to the District. The community conversation results will be referenced during the process of drafting Priority Actions, to ensure that they meaningfully reflect diverse public perspectives. Prepared by: Sandy Sommer, Senior Real Property Planner Linda Blong, Public Dialogue Consortium (consultant) Alex Roa, Planner I Vision Plan Community Conversations Report 13 ATTACHMENT A t 'a i P eNeed Y InPU . 11 . The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District would like your input in helping us define the future of your open space preserves. Join us now through May 2014 by taking part in surveys, making comments, joining focus groups, and more. Find out how you can help Imagine the Future of Open Space. 4 r 3 Get started today by visiting www.openspace.org/ _ imagine or link directly to our online forum at . Celebrating 40 years,over 60,000 acres, http://imagine.openspace.org. 26 open space preserves,and 220 miles of ay:wC trails within Santa Clara, San Mateo © ® 0and Santa Cruz counties. { ❑ 1`cif IMAGINE i FUTURE � Open Space i r ... u-mw AOL s- III MIDPENINSULA OPEN SPACE T i 1 r 1 Tell us how YOU i a the future of p Open S ace Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District • Access to open space for exercise and education would like your help in defining open space • Beautiful scenery and interesting history on the Peninsula, South Bay, and San Mateo Coast. Comment on these and other themes that are Help us imagine a future that includes: important to you at http://imagine.openspace.org • Healthy plants, animals, and waterways or obtain more information at • Viable working lands www.openspace.org/imagine 000 r r� I�!`!'I F nr,in.r. K:ri' ., ;nr-1 a.r P a:ni. •n; P� :,lay.-. -...- ATTACHMENT B I COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ANALYSIS CODES Items in bold are the sub-tags. Items in blue are examples of what might fall into this tag. SELECT ONESELECT UP TO THREE Top-Level Outdoor Recreation and OUT Additional Preservation,Conservation, AID Healthy Natural Systems .� HIV Recreational Activities RA Heaft Living and Stewardship Natural Environment Hiking Enriching Experiences EEX Preservation Ecosystems Trails Stewardship Greenbelt Corridor/Connections Natural,Cultural,and LND Land Management Sustainability Facilities Scenic Landscapes Protection Healthy Living for People HP Cycling Healthy Plants,Animals and HTH Future Generations/Time Food Systerns/Agriculture Dogs Waterways Anti-Development Healthy Foods Safety Viable Working Lands WRR Restoration Air Quality Areas with Multiple Uses Corridor Connections Fitness Trash Landmarks/Historical Structures Quality of Life Low-Impact Acquire/purchase land Escape/Refuge Equestrian Climate Chan a Increased Access IA Camping Agriculture,Food Syst.&Heritage AG Distance from/connections with Urban Regional Trails Economic Benefits of Agriculture Increased public access(general) Local Agriculture Creates lobs Transportation Hunting/Fishin Regional Ag Access Hours Scenic Opportunities&Benefits S Local Ag Managing District Lands ML Greenbelt Food Systems Protection Escape/Refuge Sustainable Agriculture Stewardship Beauty and Scenery Working Lands Heritage Balancing multiple land uses Access Cultural Resources CR Outreach&Community Service OC Future Generations/Time Protection Outreach and Communication Anti-Development Education Volunteer/Community Service Iconic Species or Habitats SH Interpretation Public Awareness Plants Education ED Water Education Animals Youth Fisheries Learning about Landmarks and History Habitat Interpretation 7/2/2013 V.4 -77 - iznagine the fitture of open space... p UTD o oR REcREA TioN MIIDPE`NINSUL HEALTHY'LIVING R E G I O N A L OPEN / SPACE �. -Pt ' �•= vvices of the coinfnrtnity: 1 '/ r, /r� ' �•� FJ �{ r �11) • /"! ' 't rtk / . .� .:fix t ,l' 5�•i,'�, Tr ���lI�I.��`� �f r�l 1 � r 'f� _ '� �S� �':•-' ;IF��`�'. r��'. 11l.�l�t. `�!; �r 1� 01�..'rr.� r 1F' i `•r ° 1- , �1 r ' � T „� - I. I would love to see the Bay Area Ridge Trail extend uninterrupted from Montara in the North to Mt Umunhum in the South. "I love walking around the natural beauty and more trails would be a plus. " "I'd love to hike more, but not having a car makes it hard to do. 1 wish there were means of public transportation that could take you to these lovely hiking trails. " "Public access facilitates personal connections with the land ' that are critical for people to have a relationship with nature. " "Open space is the best way to exercise outdoors and catch fresh air while hiking or running or cycling, especia y er wor ' `I think there is a delicate balance between providing access, and the health of the land. If there is too much access the land will be negatively impacted. " "Trails and open space allow me to get out of the city, recharge, and enjoy creation. " imagine the future of open space... HEALTHYPLANTS, ." "EN E G G 1 UL & WATERWAYS RI 0 O NN A L Lc,OPEN "IMLS t , SPACE ' " voices of the community: ! " Zhese spaces are abundant with natures trite treasures. We should see them as jewels, n6tfor sale.,.47 It kX "Nothing'is nzore important to me thanr ' keeping our water system clean, ,,L• # animals free, and plants safe from foreign weeds. " , ,,: ' �. AN "We need to look at t question; Are we saving the land the right way? ILY r 'w 5.� ..��, i�' � I -.�;F` :�► 'F" �! r��I^" " •{ , ��"V�t , (ate s ` kz rove water q'u lity and balance water use: f lYnp 1 ~� A so the Coastal creeks can support fish again! N „ ; to plraw leuf sah-nv;r-VVft A- ttrtcl S'LGCIfJE'tlft t/� Il l... "Yes, yes, stream restoration should be a high priority. " " landsforplants and animals to thrive.1 1% We need connected "1 like to run through natural preserves, and seeing plants and animals is part of that experience" •'' imagine the future of open space... MIDPENINSULA ENRICHED EXPERIENCES _ RF610NAL �,. OPEN SPACE ': ':.`= ti . {•. Voices of We LY3i7lmTittll` - + ;"Letget people connected to the land, so they know why it's importan y ' : ►_ "Please increase interpretive centers and signage!" "If we start educating youth today about the benefits of the open space, �y they can be the leaders and advocates for the future. or "Mere needs be wore outreach to universities; even college students do not know much about open space. " "Education is where the District should bep-in. I didn't even know these places'' 8 » Many people are uneducated about the lands and can't appreciate them. you're mentioning existed, why is that?Is it 1 really anyone's fault or just my own? - _ ' ' 1 s 3, ��' `. ��:"" • ,• �°��''°'i;sit ��t � 4� � � $ •ice.. .. y t •_ Sn.: » tf•'.�t� t I "Let's get kids om behind computers and learning to enjoy the outdoors!" imagine the future of open space... NATURAL, CULTURAL e� IOPENINSULA SCENIC LANDSC4PES R E G I G N A L � OPENN SPACE vd7 s o f the cortty7r7r `lam a writer, and I find inspiration in tranquility,peace, and silence like the open space gives. It's miles from the busy city, it's like a whole new world. I find its beauty, scenery, and history a kickoff for my poetry. It's a real joy to leave the city life, jorjust a moment, and meditate here. I find serenity, sublime, and beauty in these green scenes. " �64 F "You never run out of beautiful places to go here!" . It ✓'�/'I jl 1 1 "Mot eo le I know who visit our reserved open spaces a reciate the stability o them s p p p p p pp � f ► � ✓ '� - there is comfort in returning to a place and seeing it (relatively) unchanged year on year, decade on decade... j ski ���� y �t This holds trite also for the coastal landscapes, even the pastoral, rural working lands. Coastsiders (even those of its who only recently rooted here) want the backdrop of our lives to maintain... "Id like to see them preserved as much as , , possible -particularly those areas that hold z - some significance - sow-historic value. `Also being able to lift my eyes up to the open oFI G 1� and beautiful hills from the busy freeways keeps me sane because it brings back memories of wonderfi14 peaceful times and makes me smile. Thanks for keeping the open spaces open and safe from urban sprawl. �J imagine the future of open space... NtIOUtA RE G G 1 VIABLE WORKING LANDS I 0 O NN AL OPEN SPACE voices of the community. 'Agriculture is healthy for the community and healthy for the land. " 1 _ ►' "Let's find away to connect the food grown in our area to the people that live here. " "It is healthy to have people working lands. By having ag operations, it decreases trespassing, vandalism, and growing marijuana. It all works together. " "Working land is just )zs"important..to,our' world as the parks and reservoirs. " t "There should be productive use of land however, farming should not hinder the preservation of that land for the animals living there. " Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-69 Meeting 13-17 July 24, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM i Presentation of Ongoing Air Quality Monitoring Study at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Receive an informational presentation on the air quality monitoring study in process at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve SUMMARY Eric Winegar, PhD, of Winegar Air Sciences, will present results from the ongoing air quality monitoring study at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The available data from the first half of the year-long study will be presented to the Board, with an opportunity for questions and discussion. DISCUSSION On January 9, 2013, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District)Board of Director's authorized an award of contract, in the amount of$180,552, to Winegar Air Sciences, to undertake a year-long air quality monitoring study at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (see Report R-13-11). This study was initiated in response to public and District staff concerns regarding potential air quality impacts within the Preserve related to the adjacent Lehigh Permanente quarry and cement plant. The Board was previously briefed on the project's progress at the Board meetings of February 13, 2013 and June 26, 2013. Air quality monitoring stations were established within the Preserve in January 2013 at the Annex (main station), and adjacent to the PG&E Trail, the Preserve trail closest to the Point of Maximum Impact(PMI) as identified in Lehigh's 2011 Health Risk Assessment. These monitoring stations consist of continuous read monitoring instruments to measure PM10 (particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in diameter), PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter), and black carbon(an established surrogate for diesel exhaust). Small particulate matter and diesel exhaust are known to impact human health. Additionally,these two monitoring stations include sampling instruments dedicated for shorter duration, specific R-13-69 Page 2 sampling events to measure different particle sizes, as well as specific elemental constituents (e.g. metals). Particle size and elemental analysis can provide a unique signature of various air masses, and can identify plume origin. These parameters are sampled by a DRUM sampler (Davis Rotating Unit for Monitoring), where air samples are imbedded on a continuous tape,run for a six week or twelve week period, with samples processed later at the University of California at Berkeley Synchrotron X-ray florescence lab. Additional short-duration sampling instruments are also being utilized to screen for volatile organic compounds and other potential toxics in the air at both locations. A third monitoring site has been established at the Deer Hollow Farm. This location is set up to monitor PM 10, to compare the data with the other two sites. All three sites have weather sensors for wind speed and direction, to help understand air movement and potential plume movement at the Preserve. The data presented by Dr. Winegar is preliminary data, subject to further change or refinement as the study progresses and as all the data collected are synthesized. The air monitoring study is anticipated to continue through February 2014, with a final report scheduled for completion in April 2014. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Committee review is not required for this agenda item. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. CEQA COMPLIANCE The air quality monitoring study at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). ATTACHMENT 1. Rancho San Antonio Air Monitoring Update/Progress Report, July 2013 Responsible Department Manager: Kirk Lenington,Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Matt Baldzikowski, Resource Planner III Contact person: Matt Baldzikowski, Resource Planner III Update/Progress Report: Air Monitoring at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District Conducted by: Eric Winegar PhD Winegar Air Sciences Gold River, CA Prepared for: MROSD Board of Directors July 2013 l r Program Summary Purpose of Monitoring 1. Assess potential impact to District employees and public from emissions (point sources, mobile sources, and fugitive emissions) from operations at Lehigh Cement. 2. Compare results to HRA and DEIR Test Sites Deer Hollow Residence .NnIon •. lk*, A Fam PG&E Trail/Ridge 0�01' Background— offsite arrY Area � � �_ Plant Area Figure 1. Test locations Test Parameters Annex: • PM10 • PM2.5 (extra) • Black Carbon • Meteorology • Elements: DRUM (29 elements/3-6 hr resolution/1-8 size cuts); passive samplers • Toxics(CrVI, mercury,VOCs) PG&E Trail PM10 • Black Carbon 2 i • Elements:DRUM(29 elements/3-6 hr resolution/PM10 size cut);passive samplers • Toxics(CrVI,mercury,VOCs) Deer Hollow Farm • PM10 Preliminary Results I. Annex PM10/PM2.5—Coarse and Fine Particulate Hourly concentrations of PM10 (coarse PM) and PM2.5 (fine PM)were collected at the Annex site.There were gaps in data, due to onsite power issues, and instrument issues.These issues are not uncommon at the initiation of studies, and the power and equipment deficiencies are now resolved.The monitoring, even with gaps, still represents a fairly rigorous sampling regime, and adequately recorded data with enough coverage to support desired statistical analysis. Nonetheless,the study will be extended, at no additional cost,to provide redundant winter period data. The PM2.5 data is included as an extra, as it was not part of the original scope of work. However, it is useful as a probe for incursion of urban air masses, which are frequently dominated by PM2.5 from combustion (vehicular) sources. PM10 originates from physical process, such as mining and fugitive dust from surfaces, and as such it was used to probe the potential incursion of major plumes from the Lehigh plant and/or mine areas. —PM10 Canc(mg/m3) � PM2.5 Conc(mg/m3) 0.18 0.16 on 0.14 E 0.12 E 0.1 0.08 c 0.06 �0.04 Al JA 0.02 0 ILI O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C G> aM-I rn eM-i eM-I cn rM-I cn Cn en .Mi O O O O O O O O O O N N \ \ M \ \ V\1 \ \ -I N M CI' t!1 l0 lD Date Figure 2. PM10/PM2.5 Results The averages for this first period of monitoring were: m 3 PM10: 0.018 mg/ 3 PM2.5: 0.008 mg/m3 Both averages are below California Air Quality Standards (0.020 mg/m3, and 0.012 mg/m3) respectively. However,there were a few instances of relatively high concentrations, but these were short-lived and possibly due to localized (within a few hundred feet of the monitor inlet) events. Further analysis of these data in conjunction with other parameters (wind, black carbon, DRUM data) and other locations (PGE Trail) may shed some insight into the origin of the spikes. There appears to be a daily pattern due to meteorology. These possible trends and aspects will be examined in more detail in coming periods, in combination with data interpretation of the data sets as an ensemble. However, a preliminary conclusion is that overall, there are no major areas of concern evident related to particulate matter, at the Annex location at this time, relative to the health and safety objectives of the program. Black Carbon Black carbon was continuously monitored at the Annex site as well and is useful as a tracer of urban air masses, specifically diesel particulate matter(DPM). Annex Black Carbon -----Annex UVPM 3000.00 2500.00 '000,00 -S 1500.00 _— -- --- u I c 0 1000.00 --� 500.00 Ali 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O M \ \ tf \ \ n -i N M C}' Ln 1i l0 Figure 3. Annex Black Carbon Concentrations 4 ` The average concentration of black carbon was 324 ng/m3, end for LVPM (an indicator for 'fresh' diesel exhaust)was 354no/nm3. These levels are well below typical urban areas /appnox. 1000 ng/m3), but the relatively high concentration of UVPM compared to black carbon suggests � � some effect from nearby vehicular sources, such as |-28D. However,these concentrations are � similar to remote areas, which are generally less than 5OOn«/mn3. Therefore, itisconcluded � that any urban contribution is substantially diluted hy clean air rnasses, fronnthe vvestand � � � northwest. � DRUM data from the Annex will be presented later in this report. In addition, a separate � presentation of the tmxicx data for all sites is presented later as well. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 11. PGE Trail The PG&E Trail site is closer to the Lehigh mine operation, and as such does receive a higher impact. However, this impact is substantially mitigated on average by the dominant dilution effect from upwind clean air masses. The PM10 monitoring at the PGE Trail site shows a slightly higher concentration than at the Annex, with an average of 0.024 mg/m3, an increase of approximately 25%compared to the Annex average of 0.018 mg/m3. That concentration of 0.024 mg/m3 is above the California standard of 0.020 mg/m3. For comparison, a typical annual average PM10 concentration in the Bay Area is between 0.025 and 0.030 mg/m3. 1.2 PGE--PM10 1 Hr Avg 1 M E 0.8 E 0.6 - u c 0.4 V 0.2 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O M M M M 0 o O O O O O o 0 0 N N N N N N N N N N \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ r-1 N O N N e-1 ri e-I O O \-1 I- ��., M \ \ M \ \ \ -i N M AA 1p l0 Figure 4. PGE Site PM10 The gaps present in the early months are due to equipment malfunction and/or rejection of poor quality data as a result of these malfunctions. However,the trend of available data shows that the concentrations increase over from the wet winter season to the drier summer season, with some short-term peaks of very high concentration.This will be re-evaluated through the extended study period, adding an additional winter season. 6 Figure 5 shows an examination of one of those short-term periods,along with wind data. _PM1015-Min Avg WD(deg) 360 3.5 315 8 O D I O O OO 270 O OOO° ° °@ E 2.5 _. o _ _ _...s_ _° q$ _ _ __ _ ._� 225 0 ° b ° c1.5 _._ m _ 4_ _°� .� ° 4 _ 135 _ — go3 ° ° ° .9.._ 45 0 ,— pp pO pp° 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 .. 0 .. 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 N W O W N M O (.0N W O W N W O W N M O W N W O W N W O W N M O W N r 1 1 ri ri 1-1 "1 ri ri ri ri -4 .--1 ri ri ri rl e 4 M M M M M M f 1 M M M M T-4 T-4 M M P 4 r q m 0 0 m m 0 0 c 4 m C) 0 M M 0 ri m cn 0 0 r» M ri 0 M M 0 0 rn cn ri 0 M ri rt o o .-i .-� o o .� rt o o .-i �-+ o o .-� ri o o .-1 .-1 0 0 .-� .-� o o ri .-1 0 0 T-+ O O N N O O N N O O N N O O N N O O N N O O N N O O N N O O N N O N N N \\ N N N \\ N N \\ N N \\ N N \\ N \\, M M �*.,,\ �P Ch '�\ to to \\ W W \'\ 1� n \\ 00 00 \\ Q1 CT \\ O O \ N N \\ M M \\ ay' c}' \\ to {n \\ tD t0 \\ (� 1� \\ ap ap \ - \- W L 0\ p\y Q�\\\ C,O\\ l D L p \\ W t 0 \\ t D t 0 \\ W W \\ l D l D \\ t 0 l 0 tD lD l0 tD t0 lD lD t0 W tD l0 tD t0 l0 lD t0 l0 t0 \ Figure 5. PGE Site Data-15 min PM10 Concentrations and Wind Direction One such concentration period is the period from June 2, 2013 to June 10, 2013. The 15-min short-term concentrations from the monitor show regular high peaks above 0.5 mg/m3, with several very high peaks around or above 1 mg/m3. The wind direction data is not clear-cut in terms of originating from the mine direction (southerly, or around 180 degrees). However, much of the high concentration data occurs during periods of low wind speeds (not represented here)which tend to facilitate near-source transport. While these high concentration events occur regularly(some of which seem to be tied to recurring quarry or plant activities)the overall average when combined with the dominance of many more lower concentrations results in a much lower long-term average. It is these long-term averages that are compared against air quality standards, which are oriented towards long-term exposure. Other data collected at PGE shows the slightly higher impact due to proximity to the quarry/ g Y g cement plant area. The average black carbon concentration at PGE was also seen to be slightly higher than at the Annex at 278 ng/m3 (compared to 254 ng/m3). 7 _PGE Black 1600 - -- 1400 en 1200 E 1000 -- - _ = 800 c 600 0 Q 400 ---- 200 0 a S o 0 0 0 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M M 0 0 0 0 0 0rN 0 LA v v v v 1 t�D \ h un u� 0 tD n Figure 6. Black Carbon at PGE Site This slightly longer distance of this site to the local traffic (e.g., 1-280) suggests lower concentrations,while the proximity to the Lehigh mine suggests a higher impact. The difference is difficult to separate without more analysis, particularly of wind data. This analysis will be conducted for future reports. Preliminary conclusions are, however, that the concentrations seen are reflective of non-urban areas without major emission sources and are low compared to typical urban areas. One DRUM sample has been collected at the PGE site, and awaits analysis. In addition to the active sampling and monitoring, passive sample collection has been conducted via the flat solar panels, which are currently oriented at a nearly level angle due to the position of the sun. These panels have been collecting dust fallout for extended periods, which has been collected and will be analyzed along with the DRUM samples. It is expected to see an enhancement from Calcium above typical local soil values due to impact from quarry operations. 8 i Ill. Deer Hollow The PM10 monitoring conducted at Deer Hollow appears to show mainly the effect of its remote and sheltered location as well as periodic localized effects. —ConcHr(mg/m3) WD(Deg) 0.5 __�__ _ ®_ __ _ .._ _ .._�_ _ _. 360 0.45 315 0.4 0.35 — __._ 270 _ _ _ _. 0.3 — —_. n ___ _ __,__ _ _ 225 0.25 _ __ _ ___.r_ __ _ . .__ _ __ _ 180 0.2 �. _ _ ,. _ ..._ __ _r._ . 135 0.15 __._. ___ .�® __ ._.__µ. _ __. .__ __ _ __.. 90 0.1 0.05 __ 45 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C O O O O O O C O O O O O O O M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 1-1 i 4 r_4 4 .-1 rq r 4 '4 1-1 1-4 1-4 4 a 1 -4 e 4 1-1 1-4 e-1 ri 14 e-1 1-4 1-4 1-4 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N (N N N N N N N N . N N N N N N N N N . N N .4 IZ e 4 W .4 W\ 4 t�D e`-4 t`D 1-4 t`D 1�-1 to O L O V`'1 O Ln O .-4 N r4 e-4 N r-i e-1 .4 M M M �r Kr L 1 t 1 Ln VV) 0 � t�D l`D t~O t�D t\D ^ N Figure 7. Deer Hollow Site These data show an overall low concentration average (0.017 mg/m3), similar to the Annex, but punctuated with short-term spikes of moderate to high levels. When these spikes are examined, it shows that a)they are regular and consistent with site activities, such as early- morning actions by local staff, and b)they are not correlated with wind direction. The wind direction shows a dominant north to northwest wind direction, consistent with the incursion of clean air. There is relatively low impact from the southerly direction, suggesting that there is little to no effect from mine operations at this site. With the removal of the spike concentrations,the overall average would in fact be somewhat lower, suggesting a very clean and isolated location. 9 ' Preliminary DRUM Results--Aerosol Detection by Size,Time and Element As of the beginning of July, four DRUM samples have been collected.Two have been analyzed in the laboratory,with the data from the sample collected in the 'wet' season at the Annex, from January 1,to February 15, 3O13, presented below. The following information is preliminary, based on the first examination of the data. Aerosol analysis at the Annex site Summary:The LIC Davis DELTA Group 8 DRUM sampler ran from Dec. 31, 2012 to February 23, 2D13.There were several power outages due to—Jan G-7,Jan 22-24,Jan 25toFeb 12, and Feb 21-22, 2O13.These gaps were taken into account in the data processing. The samples were analyzed for mass and roughly 40 elements.The results show that all the usual soil derived elements(with one exception, Calcium) behaved as shown below for silicon and iron.The soil was keyed to wind velocity, with a strong diurnal pattern. However,to have soil like this,there must be substantial exposed soil without any vegetation, such as is found in the mine area. | The preliminary results show clear evidence of re-suspended soil in general and calcium � � consistent with limestone that was seen in the data in numerous instances. � The plots presented below present substantial information related to these preliminary conclusions. No in-depth explanation will be provided at this point, but will follow in later reports along with more complete interpretations. � � � � � � � � � � � 10 � � i I Annex Site Silicon(for soil,-x 4) 10 to 5.0 """"'"'" 2.5 to 1.15 0.75 to 0.56 -'-` 0.34 to 0.26 5.0 to 2.5 - 1.15 to 0.75 0.56 to 0.34 - 0.26 to 0.09 2000 M E 1500 rq E t` 1000 oy O C !ti S00 A. Z 0 31 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 13 15 17 19 21 23 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 12 14 16 18 20 22 January February Annex Site Iron i - 10 to 5.0 - 2.5 to 1.15 "'""""` 0.75 to 0.56 - 0.34 to 0.26 ""`"'""` 5.0 to 2.5 - 1.15 to 0.75 - 0.56 to 0.34 - 0.26 to 0.09 . i 700 M 600 ',.. E Soo 4f E 400 m p> 300 O C 200 fa Z 100 0 31 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 13 15 17 19 21 23 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 12 14 16 18 20 22 January February Figure 8. Annex Site DRUM data for Soil and Soil-derived Elements 11 As noted, the soil elements (iron and silicon)were indicative of typical fugitive soil dust emissions. However, the situation is very different for calcium, as shown below.The pattern of all the other soil elements is not reproduced indicating another source of calcium different than the re-suspended soil. This suggests fugitive dust from quarry or cement operations. Annex Site Calcium —"" 10 to 5.0 — 2.5 to 1.15 `"""" 0.75 to 0.56 --" 0.34 to 0.26 ""` 5.0 to 2.5 — 1.15 to 0.75 0.58 to 0.34 — 0.26 to 0.09 1500 M E 1000 w E io 0 0 S00 Z 31 2 4 8 8 10 12 14 18 Ill 19 22 24 13 1S 17 19 21 23 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 2S 12 14 16 16 20 22 January February Figure 9. Calcium at Annex Site To illustrate the difference, we have taken the silicon values and divided by 3,which is the ratio used in the US EPA IMPROVE network. If the calcium is all from oil h r s the two graphs should lie g p directly on top of each other. In the four graphs below, we do this for particles 10 to 5.0, 5.0 to 2.5, 2.5 to 1.15, and 1.15 to 0.75 µm aerodynamic diameter. This usual superposition of the various elements is not found, indicating an enrichment from a non-soil source. 12 i I it Annex Site Silicon(for soil,—x 4) 10 to&0 Silicon/3 to match IMPROVE soil 10 to 5.0 calcium 1500 1000 E 0 I 0 m 500 Z 0 31 2 4 6 6 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 13 15 17 19 21 23 1 3 5 7 9 it 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 12 14 16 16 20 22 January February I I� Annex Site Silicon(tor soil,—x 4) 5.0 to 2.5 S111cont3 to match IMPROVE soil 5.0 to 2.S CalcWm 350 300 E 250 ',....... `m E 200 '.... c 1S0 c Z 100 5o 0 31 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 is 18 20 22 24 13 15 17 19 21 23 1 3 S 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 12 14 16 /8 20 22 January February Annex Site Silicon(tor soil.—x 4) 2.5 to 1.1S sllieon/3 to match IMPROVE wit ZlI to 1.15 Calcium 350 300 250 E 200 m co' ISO t0 z 100 50 0 31 2 4 s a 10 12 14 16 1s 20 22 24 13 15 17 19 21 23 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 12 14 1s 1s 20 22 January FebnaVy Figure 10. Size Modes for Soil and Calcium 13 i i Annex Site Silicon(for soil,-x 4) 1.15 to 0.75 Silicon/3 to match IMPROVE soil 1.15 to 0.75 Calcium 120 100 E S0 m E 60 rn a M 40 I Z 20 0 31 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 13 15 17 19 21 23 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 12 14 16 18 20 22 j January February Figure 11. Calcium vs.Soil Elements In all cases,there is excess calcium, even to particle sizes much smaller than usual for soil. These fine particles can get into the bronchial tract and upper lung, unlike the coarsest stages that are normally handled by nose and throat.They are also much more effective in forming hazes. The potential health effects have not been examined,and the impact of the various size fractions will be examined in further detail in subsequent data interpretation activities. 14 i Annex Size Fractions Besides the results from the elemental analysis on a size basis, an examination of the entire sample site on a size basis alone shows similar results. Figure 12 shows enriched calcium, different from typical soil. The coarse fraction (larger than 2.5 um) shows a higher ratio of calcium to other typical soil elements, which is indicative of a calcium-rich source material, i.e., limestone. Aersols at the Annex Site Average concentrations, Dec 31 -Feb 24,2013 Silicon Aluminum Potassium Calcium "''F— Iron 350 300 r7 E 250 E 200 m CM 0 150 c Z 100 50 O 0.09 to 0.26 0.34 to 0.56 0.75 to 1.15 2.5 to 5.0 0.26to0.34 0.56to0.75 1.15to2.5 5.0to10 Particloe diameter in micrometers Figure 12.Typical soil elements, but enhanced by factor of 2 for calcium 15 ^ Aersols at the Annex Site Chlorine 200 Particloe diameter in micrometers Figure13. High levels of coarse chlorine from marine dominated air mass Although the calcium results show an effect from an enriched calcium source,other data show the presence of oceanic influences(the presence of coarse chlorine),due to the original source of the background air masses to the area to the west and northwest. These winds result ino dilution ofany near-by effect from operations. � � � 16 Aersols at the Annex Site Average concentrations, Dec 31 -Feb 24, 2013 SuNur —+— Potassium 35 30 CO 25 E 20 m � 15 0 c m 10 br— z 5 0 0.09 to 0.26 0.34 to 0.56 0.75 to 1.15 2.5 to 5.0 0.26 to 0.34 0.56 to 0.75 1.15 to 2.5 5.0 to 10 Particloe diameter in micrometers Figure 14. Low levels of sulfur and fine potassium The question of urban impact is addressed by the presence of sulfur and fine potassium in particular. Fine potassium is a tracer for wood smoke,which was not seen,and would have been present in the January to February time period of sample collection. This suggests the sampled air was not from urban air masses to a significant degree. 17 Aersols at the Annex Site Average concentrations, Dec 31 -Feb 24,2013 -f- Vanadium " Chromium Copper 1.5 CM E m 1 E m rn 0 ca 0.5 z 0 0.09 to 0.26 0.34 to 0.56 0.75 to 1.15 2.5 to 5.0 0.26 to 0.34 0.56 to 0.75 1.15 to 2.5 5.0 to 10 Particloe diameter in micrometers Figure 15. Low levels of toxic metals The possible presence of toxics metals was seen to be low, as shown in Figure 15. 18 i ~ � � � Toxics Several toxic sampling events have been performed or are in progress currently.The remaining time for � the program will include regular sampling for these parameters, in conformance with the scope of work. � Other discussion relating to enhancements of the program to address these issues are noted below. | VD{S | � Canister samples(24-hr average)for full-speciation analysis(an enhancement from the original scope � for just benzene) have been collected at the Annex and PG[sites. The results show low levels ofasmall number of organic species, at levels consistent with relatively clean areas. The PGE site showed slightly � higher levels than at the Annex, again which is consistent with other data. However,the concentrations � � were nearly all in the sub-ppbv concentration range, below what is considered for enhanced risk from � inhalation. Hexavalent Chromium � Samples in progress. Mercury � Samples in progress. � � � � | � 19 � | � | � � � Program Analysis 1. Overall,the objectives of the program are being met: Data is being collected for major parameters at the three sites. The data is providing information about exposure,transport,and possible impact to site visitors and workers. 2. However,gaps in data collection and recovery have occurred,these factors have not affected the overall quality of the individual data points. The 'big picture' result remains intact,with a consistent level of confidence in the overall data quality. 3. As a result of these recognized gaps,several enhancements to the program at no additional cost are proposed in order to address the gaps and fill in as possible: a) Institute more frequent regular visits. (In progress.) b)Conduct toxics sampling during these visits (In progress) c)Add parameters to enhance data coverage: -Sulfur dioxide,as a direct tracer of the plant emissions -Particle count,as a diagnostic for high concentration events, particularly at PGE site -Full VOC analysis,expanding from benzene alone to the full spectrum of volatile air toxics d) Enhanced deployment of passive samplers e) lengthen the duration of the program,to include first quarter 2014,to address gaps in that time period for 2013. i 20 ° � Dear MROSD Board, I continue to be concerned about the chronic lack of regulation of the quarry and cement plant adjacent to Rancho San | Antonio across the agencies that have responsibilities for land use,water quality,and air quality.As a taxpayer, I implore � / you to continue to exercise your fiduciary duty to protect our Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. | | As to land use, in spite of numerous letters from the public and MROSD,the County and the State Department of � � Conservation. DO[(comprising ofthe Office ofMine Reclamation,OMR,and State Mining and Geology Board,5W1G8) � continue to evade enforcement.This is a great disappointment considering that the County hired a State Mining and Reclamation Act,SMARA,expert, as Planning Director in November 2011,whose impressive resume also lead to an appointment as Chairperson of the SMGB in October of 2012. Nevertheless, both the County Planning Department and the County Board of Supervisors continued to ignore public comment, rejected appeals of the Reclamation Plan in June 2012 from three organizations, MROSD, BACE, and Quarry NO,and ignored an 18-page missive from the Water Boards. Additionally,the County Board of Supervisors are doing whatever possible to keep in the mine in what I would call .paper compliance," rather than true compliance. Specifically,on March 15 2012,we see Supervisor Kniss making inquiries as to maintaining Lehigh's eligibility for the AB-3098 list (a list of SMARA-compliant vendors to government projects).The tail is wagging the dog. Moreover,the November 2012 SMARA annual report contained numerous areas that pointed to SMARA violations.A new unpermitted hill visible from highway 280 was to be removed within 30 days. The Senior Inspector,who took the photograph, is no longer employed by the County.There was no notice of violation. Instead of being removed, in full view of County and State agencies,the hill,adjacent to the mine rim,continued to grow unabated through May 2013. 1 do not know whether BAAQMD knew about it,whether it was watered to reduce dust,or whether dust coming off of it would be harmful to adjacent hikers in our park.The hill has since been reduced—I do not know where its contents are now. (Photos to be provided at MROSD meeting) Regarding water quality,the Water Boards generated massive quantities of data without meaningful enforcement. Fortunately,the Sierra Club filed a law suit and Lehigh quickly settled with many of the items that had been requested by the Water Boards(in fact,the Water Boards had considered litigation on March 2013 in closed session, prior to the settlement). It is particularly troubling that Lehigh agreed to conditions that were previously deemed infeasible by Lehigh,the County. and an impartial consultant. Finally,you have noticed that there are spikes in air pollution at Rancho San Antonio some of which can be linked to � industrial accidents that have not been reported by BAAQMD,as they have no vehicle to do so. Here are just a few air � incidents: w July 2.2U13, Fugitive Dust Event(photo provided atk8ROSDmeeting) w March 29, 2013' Brown Plume(photo provided at K8ROSDmeetinQ)BAAQMD: "According to thefacility, one of their raw mills went down for emergency repairs at around 8:10 hours causing the smoke and odor. 7heirLSI unit was turned onto stop the plume emission.^ * January 27,2013:San Jose Mercury "Equipment fire extinguished at Lehigh Plant in Cupertino" w June 7,2013:Cementdustb|anhetothehi||samoundthequarry. 8AAQMD "Atapproximately1:3Opmnthat afternoon,cement dust was released from an "open" inspection hatch located on clucting at the finish mill. Lehigh personnel were able to close the hatch within 3 to 5 minutes of the event. They inspected the hatch and found its locking mechanism to be functioning properly and determined that the hatch may have opened because of a vibration or operator error(not locking the hatch properly). Lehigh says they have taken measures to ensure the hatch remains closed and properly|ocked." Please protect our park land. Respectfully, Rhoda Fry � NEW PILE MARCH 2O13 NEW PILE: MAY 2013 T .M.. BROWN PLUME: March 29, 2013 BAAQMD: "According to the facility, one of their raw mills went down for emergency repairs at around 8:10 hours causing the smoke and odor you observed. Their LS1 unit was turned on to stop the plume emission. The inspector did not observe any smoke or sulfur emissions during his inspection." a M� to DUST: JULY 2, 2013 max.. i 1 'l w ). L ✓ �" ,c� 1 Jl�� L/ �1, r .fi �L � i•'fir _ ;'.v4 � .r .�.�' ��� Z '� �^•'�°fit Y 4: �► Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District A R-13-67 Meeting 13-17 July 24, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Amend an Agreement with Phytosphere Research for an Additional $15,000 to Continue Monitoring of Treatment Methods to Suppress the Spread of Sudden Oak Death GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize an Amendment to the Agreement with Phytosphere Research for an additional $15,000 to continue in Calendar Years 2013 and 2014 monitoring of treatment,methods to suppress the spread of Sudden Oak Death, for a total contract amount not to exceed$52,500 SUMMARY The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) approved original agreements with Phytosphere Research on October 22, 2008, October 28, 2009, and July 25, 2012 to design treatment of oak trees for the suppression of Sudden Oak Death(SOD) disease and monitor the results(R-08-123, R-09-97, and R-12-66). This amendment would extend the monitoring phase of this research and provide matching funds for a research grant from the U.S. Forest Service. DISCUSSION SOD is a plant disease caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora ramorum,responsible for killing millions of oaks and tanoaks throughout California's forests. On December 14, 2005, the Board of Directors adopted a ten-year plan for addressing SOD, including mapping of potentially resistant trees,treating a select number of specimen-sized trees with fungicide, and establishing a collaborative research fund for SOD research to help guide land management decisions(R-05-122). District staff continues to work with researchers,primarily Phytosphere Research, on all of these SOD tasks,particularly treatment of oaks with fungicide. In 2007, Drs. Ted Swiecki and Elizabeth Bernhardt with Phytosphere Research were hired to test treatment methods to suppress the spread of SOD in oak stands at Rancho San Antonio, Monte Bello, and El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserves(OSPs). The two treatment methods consist of removing bay trees within 15 feet of oak trees and annual spraying of a fungicide on oak trees. R-13-67 Page 2 Phytosphere Research continues to find opportunities for additional funding and collaboration with the US Forest Service and university experts to expand SOD research on District preserves. Drs. Swiecki and Bernhardt have expanded their research to Los Trancos, Russian Ridge and Skyline Ridge OSPs and were the first to document the SOD pathogen causing death of canyon live oaks. They are currently working with District staff and contractor to refine the methods for applying fungicide to protect oak trees. FISCAL IMPACT With this $15,000 amendment added to the current contract of$37,500, the total contract amount will be$52,500. Funds for this amendment are included in the Natural Resources Department budget for FY2013-14. Over an eight-year period(2007 through 2014), Phytosphere Research has received$122,250 in grant funding from the U.S. Forest Service to assist in SOD research on District preserves. The District's matching contributions have been an important incentive for continued funding by the U. S. Forest Service. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Board committee review for this item was not required. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. CEQA COMPLIANCE The SOD treatment activities conducted as a part of this research were included in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Site-Specific Weed and Pest Management Project approved by the Board on May 9, 2012 (R-12-47). No further CEQA review is required. NEXT STEPS Upon Board authorization, staff will execute the amendment to the Phytosphere Research agreement to allow continued SOD research on District preserves. Responsible Department Head: Kirk Lenington,Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Senior Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Cindy Roessler, Senior Resource Management Specialist Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District P R-13-65 Meeting 13-17 July 24, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Appropriation of Funds from the Hawthorn(Woods Trust) Endowment Fund to Implement Relevant Board-Approved Fiscal Year 2013-14 Action Plan Projects GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the appropriation of funds from the Hawthorn(Woods Trust) Endowment Fund to implement relevant Board-approved Fiscal Year 2013-14(FY2013-14)Action Plan projects. SUMMARY As part of the FY201.3-14 Action Plan,the Board approved the continuation of two Hawthorn projects relating to the Alpine House and historic structures. These two projects, as well as ongoing property management activities, were originally approved as part of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan Amendment for the Hawthorn property addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. This report recommends Board approval for the release of funds from the Hawthorn Endowment Fund to cover the cost of these expenses, which total$448,800 during FY2013-14, as opposed to using the District's General Fund to pay for these expenses. DISCUSSION Background On November 10, 2011, the Hawthorn property was gifted to the District and incorporated into the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve(Preserve). The property, valued at approximately$11 in the gift was a 2 n 71 acres and includes numerous historical structures. Included $miilio is 78. tg I million endowment to be used toward the property's stewardship. In May 2013, staff met with the Action Plan and Budget Committee to review the Board- approved FY2013-14 Action Plan, which includes two Hawthorn projects that were first approved as part of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan Amendment(Preliminary U&M Plan Amendment) (refer to Report R-12-46). This Preliminary U&M Plan Amendment also identifies ongoing management activities for the property. The FY2013-14 budget to fund this work totals $448,800 and is broken down as follows: R-13-65 Page 2 4411 Alpine House-habitability improvements for its use as an employee residence to increase onsite presence/security($100,000) Mansion and Carriage house- stabilization of the historic structures to halt further deterioration and allow time for potential partnership proposals($305,000) Ongoing property management- environmental site assessment and clean up, security (until site presence is established) and utility expenses($43,800) Although the Board has already approved the Hawthorn projects as part of the FY2013-14 Action Plan, the Board has yet to appropriate use of the Hawthorn Endowment Fund to pay for the expenditures. Staff recommends all approved expenditures be paid out of the Hawthorn Endowment Fund rather than out of the District's General Fund. If approved, the endowment fund balance at the end of FY2013-14 is projected to be$1,407,747. See Table 1, below. Table 1: Hawthorn Endowment Fund Balance Hawthorn,Fund Original Endowment: $ 2,018,445, FY201 1-12 Interest Income $ 3,267 FY2011-12 Expenditures (50,672) FY2012-13 Interest Income $ 7,854 FY2012-13 Expenditures (122,347) IFY2013-14 Expenditures-Approved Work (4481800) Ending Balance-Projected $ 1,407,747 COMMITTEE REVIEW This item was reviewed by the Action Plan and Budget Committee on May 31,2013. FISCAL IMPACT The Board would authorize the appropriation of$448,800 from the Hawthorn Fund for FY2013- 14 to accomplish the District's FY2013-14 work plan. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE This proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and no environmental review is required. R-13-65 Page 3 NEXT STEPS If approved by the Board, staff will continue implementing the Hawthorn projects as described in the Board-approved FY2013-14 Action Plan. Attachments: 1. 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R.ar,•,.:.. .......�,.»„..,. .w..,: ,,,,�. :•. ._ • , :._ t.rhr wit t.,,. a...yt .w • trr..v f:d.r.rf t �.rrrafs :.,,t,.,,.or ,•rt.. null {r uata,{h�::J l�.�i,..fis'r1r:zt�k ut xi..,ts9�uf:w,� i��s�&rs���.�.d�m'`�rt.��Si����•s,'��:�uf. Priority 1 Hawthoms Site Complete additional building Assess need for and implement additional stabilization Q1 FY13-14: Expenses to be Gina Coony Management stabilization and partnership measures to protect buildings from inclement weather Complete building paid out of Phase I development for long-term care and and vandalism. Respond to interested partners and assessments/ Hawthorns Real Property (stabilization maintenance of historic structures. funders to help with long-term maintenance and stabilization endowment fund. Operations and partner preservation. measures Estimated costs development) Q2-Q3 FY13-14: at$305,000 for Planning&Nat Res Prepare interim and FY13-14. Committee long-term site recommendations Q4 FY13-14: Board review of recommendations "In addition,$48,800 is set aside for ongoing property management activities. This amount is not tied to a specific Key Project and therefore not listed above. S\A-Board Meetings12013 Reportskl3-17 July 24,2013_Regular Meetingl6-FY13-14 Hawthorns Annual Action Plan&Budget12013 07 24_al_Attactanent1_HawthornFY13-14 Annual Action Plan_r_13_65.xis 7/19/20139 28 AM Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-13-68 Meeting 13-17 July 24, 2013 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Award a Contract to Engineering/Remediation Resources Group (ERRG), General Engineering Contractor, for Construction Services for the Hicks Flat Mine Waste Remediation project at the Rancho de Guadalupe Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to enter into contract with ERRG, located in San Francisco, CA, for a not-to-exceed amount of$108,929, which includes the bid amount of$94,721 plus a 15% contingency of$14,208, to re-grade and stabilize mine waste, within the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Preserve). SUMMARY A Request for Bids for construction services was issued on June 10, 2013. One bid proposal was received and opened on Tuesday,July 9, 2013. Evaluation of the bid revealed that the bidder, ERRG resented a complete and responsive bid package. Therefore staff recommends ,p p p P g awarding the contract for construction services for the Hicks Flat Project(Project)to ERRG for a total not-to-exceed amount of$108,929 which includes the bid amount of$94,721 plus a 15% contingency amount of$14,208. The FY2013-14 Natural Resources Department Action Plan Budget includes sufficient implementation funds for this Project. DISCUSSION III Background The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(District) acquired the 1465 acre Rancho de w historically used as Guadalupeproperty, includin the project site in 1995. The project site as sto P g p J � p J Y a waste rock disposal area for the Guadalupe Mines. Waste rock was dumped at the project site beginning in the late 1960's and extending through the early 1970's. Prior to District purchase, this previously dumped mine waste was graded for aesthetic purposes, with some of the waste being pushed over the edge of a steep slope above Hicks Creek, an intermittent creek and tributary to Guadalupe Creek. The Guadalupe Creek Watershed is subject to a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)cleanup program for mercury contamination resulting from past mining practices. R-13-68 Page 2 Detailed studies conducted between 1990 and 1995 indicate that the mining waste rock at the site contain elevated levels of total mercury. Creek sediment samples collected during this same time period indicate some of the waste rock has spilled into Hicks Creek from a steep embankment in the southeast portion of the site. The primary risk from this site is to the Guadalupe River watershed resulting from erosion of mercury containing materials into Hicks Creek. Since sediment from Hicks Flat is entering Hicks Creek, which is a tributary to Guadalupe Creek, remediation of the known mercury source is of high priority. Partnering with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the District requested and was awarded$315,000 in grant funds from the State Water Resources Control Board under the Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h)—Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant Program for the remediation of mercury mining waste rock at Hicks Flat. The Board of Directors authorized the acceptance of these grant funds at the meeting of July 28, 2010(R-10-87) and subsequent professional services contract at the meeting of January 26, 2011 (R-I 1-19). Construction costs are reimbursable through the grant. Per the grant timeline, the project must be completed this year, with a final project report submitted by November 30, 2013. Construction services to implement the remedial grading will include: a Removal of approximately 800 cubic yards of waste materials located directly adjacent to Hicks Creek a Place removed waste rock at a stable onsite location(no off-site hauling) and shape to prevent future erosion and establish stable drainage 0 Install erosion control measures 0 Re-vegetate the site with native plant species Work will be undertaken with strict dust control measures, including high-pressure water misting during grading. Contractors solicited were required to have hazardous substance removal certification(HAZ) through the State Contractor's Licensing Board, for familiarity working with contaminated soil. A certified industrial hygienist will monitor construction activities to ensure dust control measures are implemented correctly and effectively. Contractor Selection The Request for Bids was issued on June 10, 2013 and was sent to sixteen(16)contractors and six (6)builders' exchanges. Notification was also sent to the Minority Business Development Agency and the Small Business Association. A legal notice(Invitation to Bid) was posted in the San Jose Mercury News on May 22,2013 and May 29, 2013 preceding the release of the Request for Bids. The Request for Bids and all associated bid packet documents were also posted on the District website. Eight additional contractors contacted the District requesting the bid packet in response to notifications. Am andatory pre-bid meeting was held at the Project site on June 19, 2013 and was attended by twelve(12) contractors. Sealed bids were due on July 9, 2013, and one bid was received and opened. Upon review of the Bid Proposal and confirmation of the contractors' qualifications/references, staff recommends awarding the contract to ERRG the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. R-13-68 Page 3 A 15%contingency amount is requested for this Project due to the potential for encountering unknown materials within the waste pile during grading activities. Although exposures from the three backhoe test pits, completed as a part of the geotechnical investigations, were free of unexpected contaminants or other materials, the remainder of the waste was not well- documented or professionally observed when initially dumped and graded. FISCAL IMPACT The FY2013-14 budget contains funds for this work. The construction project costs are reimbursable through the grant. The District has committed to a 27%"in-kind"match, which will largely be met by contributing staff time to the project. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW No Board Committee review is required for this portion of the Project. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice of this Agenda Item was provided per the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. However, notification, including this report, will also be sent to adjacent and nearby property owners. CEQA COMPLIANCE Staff completed a Notice of Exemption(NOE) for the Project, which was filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder on April 23, 2012. The NOE was posted for public and agency review by the Clerk-Recorder. No comments or inquiries were received during the required posting period. NEXT STEPS Upon approval by the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be authorized to enter into a contract with ERRG to perform construction services for the Hicks Flat Remediation Project. Activation of the contract is subject to the contractor meeting all District requirements, including required insurance and bonding. The Project is anticipated to begin in August,with construction anticipated to be completed by October 2013. Responsible Department Head: Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager Prepared by: Matt Baldzikowski, Open Space Planner III Contact person: Matt Baldzikowski, Open Space Planner III s d Lj `- N O / fr m 1' > l �V V A Midpeninsula Regional " Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: July 24, 2013 i Re: FYIs i Regional Open Space District Memorandum DATE: July 24,2013 MEMO TO: MROSD Board of Directors THROUGH: Stephen E. Abhors,General Manager FROM: Tina Hugg,Co-Acting Planning Manager/Planner III SUBJECT: Plan Bay Area,Priority Conservation Area Grant—Update This memo is being provided to update the Board on the Plan Bay Area,Priority Conservation Area Grant Program(PCA Grant). In the FYI dated July 10,2013,staff recommended that the District respond to the call for Letters of Interest in partnership with San Mateo County(County)as project sponsor. However, after more in-depth discussions with the County, District staff recommends not moving forward with the Letter of Interest due to incompatibility issues that were uncovered with linking the potential purchase of the POST Apple Orchard and Event Center properties with the Red Barn staging area and trails project. In addition the recent unresolved issues relatingto the future use and management of the Event Center g � and Apple Orchard properties indicate that it is too premature at this time to include the purchase as art pp p p p p p of a letter of interest. Staff thanks the Board for its support and hopes that a project will be feasible next year if the PCA Grant program is reinstated. Staff still intends to submit a letter with a list of other projects that could have been submitted on such a short timeframe had the District independently been able to meet the eligibility criteria requiring a Master Agreement with Caltrans. The intention is to show general support for the grant program and to demonstrate to MTC the great need for funding Priority Conservation Area projects (including open space,park,and recreation)and encourage that the grant program be brought back the following year. Next Steps District Planning staff will prepare a general letter of support for the grant and submit it to the State Coastal Conservancy,the grant administrator,on July 19. I Page I of I I Mid peninsula Regional P � ' Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: July 24, 2013 Re: Late FYIs i I i i i TO: General Manager FROM: Gordon Baillie Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 51112013 And 513112013 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT 135 Bicycle Citations&JCRs Issued 47 Closed area-bicycle 1 0 0 0 1 Parking Citations issued 45 Helmet required 4 10 0 0 14 Trail use speed limit 0 3 0 0 3 All Written Warnings Issued 34 Closed Area Police Assistance 9 Enter sensitive/hazardous closed area 4 0 0 0 4 Enter temporary/regular closed area 1 10 0 0 11 LAW ENFORCEMENT 5t) Dog Law Enforcement 50 Dog in prohibited area 8 3 0 0 11 Leash required-Dog 19 4 0 0 23 Other ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 6 After hours 7 2 0 0 9 Fire Incident 1 Reckless Driving 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Bicycle Accident 3 Smoking-undesignated area 0 1 0 0 1 Urinate in public view 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Other First Aid 2 DISTRICT TOTAL 48 33 0 0 79 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS MUTUAL AID 8 NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS Fire Incident 1 Other Law Enforcement 1 Littering 0 1 0 0 1 Reckless driving-off-street parking facility 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Bicycle Accident 2 Resist, Obstruct, Delay Peace Officer 1 0 0 0 1 Vehicle Accident 4 NON DISTRICT TOTAL 2 1 0 0 3 GRAND TOTAL 48 34 0 0 82 "JCR Juvenile Contact Report Thursday,July 18,2013 Page 1 of 4 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 43 1 44 Prohibited Areas cu rb) 4 V 4 | Prohibited Areas(Permit only) 1 V 1 Prohibited Areas(Nondeaignatedarea) 3 O V Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 3 1 3 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 1 D 1 | Prohibited Areas(After hours) 32 D 83 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 2 O o No parking 1 V 1 Parking in violation of sign. Use for violet O 0 0 Pork|nD—QbateH|ghwny 1 0 1 45 1 xe � DATE OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST � May 05 A District ranger was notifiedof a report of a fire at Heather Heights Road. Two Skyline rangers Rangers: 2 � �A �33/y5 responded to the scene and assisted responding fimunits v�thinfonnadonnn the best mubehm the fire � scene. One ranger was assigned aoolookout. The fire was not on District land. The fire was extinguished by Cal Fire. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Heather Heights � May 05 A District ranger u patrol observed three vehicles entering the preserve parking lot ata rate ufspeed Rangers: 1 0q/38y/r which sent upm large cloud o[dust. po||ma: 1 The ranger drove towards the equestrian parking lot and saw one vehicle stopped near the entrance and another stopped near the signboard,aunnundedbyac|oudcfdue1. Am the ranger approached he saw third vehicle slide to o okqp inside the cloud of dust. The ranger attempted to stop the vohidoo, but they accelerated pasthis patrol truck and headed out of the parking lot and left noudhboundon Highway 35. The ranger followed at safe distance and flagged down o CHIP motorcycle officer at Saratoga Gap. The ranger told the officer about the Incident and the CHIP officer proceed down HighwayA Two ufthe cars were stopped by CHIP about four miles down. The District ranger cited the driver of the vehicle ho hied to stop in the parking lot for reckless driving and fleeing a peace officer. CHP cited the 2nd vehicle for crossing the yellow line. Both were released. The third vehicle was not located. Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Equestrian parking lot � � MmyWG While on patrol.District rangers discovered a District wildlife camera was missing from the place where Rangers: 2 6R 13GY/9 it had been Installed on on |||aga|trail. No suspects were found in the area. � � Preserve B Corte de Madera Creak Location Illegal to||' 100#.from TlmbemiawTrm||. May 06 Four subjects were stopped and cited for hazardous closed area violations. Rangers: 2 09y3F1n5 Pneeanm Sierra Azu| Location Former Almaden Air Force Bmao(N1L Umunhum) 88myQ8 A District volunteer found some bones with a necklace wrapped around them and reported this to the Rangers: 3 � o//oS/2y Skyline rangers. The ranger requested Palo Alto PDho respond to the scene because she was not sure poUon. 4 � � the The ' and he determined that the bones were not human. The officer took some of the bones with him for � further evaluation. Preserve Monte Bello Location Off the Canyon Trail Thmrmby,July y8,J013 Page of K8ay11 Passerby said they found the subject lying on a flat area of the trail with his bicycle between his legs, Rangers: 3 AR/3F180 '"~"'s^o""' The patient remained unconscious during Incident., District Rangers � Clara County Fire and LifeH=igh medical center. The patient had a high heart rmte. andempmdencadombmraodudngdhea|rbanopod � _ Pnaaenm 8iene/kcu| Location K8mylY District rangers were dispatched hoa call for e bicycle accident. The patient sustained Injuries hohis Rangers: 2 � right He was�eotodat the scene and tnonmpu�edtoo � x�/��/uV � |oon| hospital for further evaluation. � Preserve Long Ridge Location Hickory Oaks Trail K8my16 One subject was riding her bike, descending the trail eo she rode through the switchback turn, her bike Rangers: 3 ARyuF/87 slid out, and she went over the handlebars.She hit the trail and suffered lacerations to the right side of her face, abrasions io her arms and legs and e left hand/wrist injury.She was evaluated by medics et the scene and signed an AMA form. Her friend and riding partner drove her to a nearby hospital. � � Preserve Fremont Older Location Below the junction with the TnyonTrail A8my16 Mountain View Dispatch notified District Rangers of an unknownmedical emergency In the Preserve, Rangers: 2 '' ARYVF/D0 One subject her~~~'p' which she has come to know~~early symptoms of her anaphylactic reactions.The woman's daughter also thought her face looked swollen and that her mother | has these reactions for unknown reasons,which to date haven't been diagnosed.She also has / Parkinson's and takes medication for that condition.She was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. � Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location � Y0ayi8 Rangers responded bza call ufa bicyclist down. A witnesses stated that the victim was late joining their Rangers: 5 i � AR/3G/2V group mdo predeterminedlocoion. One of the group went back on the trail and found the victim nnthe Police: 2 | gmundondcaUodforhe|p.8evona/ofthecycUngQrouApedbnnadCPRonthepaUent. � Cal Fire was first on scene and took over CPR. Rangers assisted with patient � � � � oqu|pnmrd, |nvmoUgaUon.andcoord|nobnQwidh�eCa|S�rh helicopter. The patient was pronounced deceased ot the scene and the coroner responded and removed the body. � Preserve B Corte de Madera Creek Location North Leaf Trail � � � K8ay2U Two subjects locked and left their vehiclei the preserve parking lot hmgn for o hike.One had left her Rangers: i AR/3F1VJ purse In the car and pulled the seat forward In an attempt to conceal it.When they returned the driver's Police: 1 � � o|dew|ndwwwambmkonmndthepumewmogona.AO|utdoiRongerunduSantmC|onaCountyGhu�ff � � took mreport. Pmeene Rancho San Antonio County Park Location Upper Parking Lot | � D8oy23 The Santa Clara County Marijuana Eradication Team(ME])advised e District ranger that they had Rangers: 2 V7/3F/03 raided u marijuana plantation, and had eradicated 1.2OOplants. A suspect was also arrested during the Police: 5 � � raid,with the uaei�unoeofmK8un|L WYETmembers also advised that there had been pollution and � � ntreambedv|o|aUonn. District staff are following up with MET for further information and remedial actiono � . � Pnamuwe B!ona/tzu| Location|na drainage between Cherry Springs Pond&Hicks Creek Ranch � � May 23 While hiking in the preserve o woman felt a sharp i her daht side. She believed this Rangers: 3 � A*/op/o4 associated with a spider bite she had believed she had received earlier in the day, at an ofisite location. District rangers, Fire and Paramedics were dispatched after the hiker called for assistance. No sign of � bite would could be found, but It was possible that the patient was suffering from a pinched nerve. The � patient was transported by ambulance tohospital. � � Pmeomo Fremont Older Location � � K0ay26 While on bnl one District Ranger was advisedof a callcf a model airplane in the Preserve that had Rangers: 1 � /R /3F/V7 caught fire but had been extinguished.The owner said he had"soft landed"his model airplane in the � � lower meadow area when the lithium polymer battery shorted and caused o fire with m flame length of1 � � tn1.5feet. An area of about 5'x1U'had burned. The pilot said another visitor had used a fire � � extinguisher to put out the fire. The ranger used his pumper unit to saturate the burned area,and put e � � scratch line around the bum site. � � Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park Location KAwy27 A District ranger traveling north on Skyline Blvd.observed a large cloud of dust coming fromSkyline Rangers: 1 Ridge Aahaapp�ouhad1h�an�ranoetothe|otheamwmpiohuptmohdrivinAmck|mom|y 09y3G/�� � ' loosing traction while driving in a tight circle. The driver was cited and released. Preserve Skyline Ridge Location Equestrian parking lot Thursday,July 78,2013 Page of May 31 A District ranger on patrol was contacted by the Skyline Field office that a bicyclist on Page Mill Rd. had Rangers: 1 tR 13S142 found a bag of possible marijuana seeds. He said he had taken a break from riding and noticed the bag sitting on a rock. He immediately recognized the seeds as marijuana from his experience as a probation officer. The seeds were taken into custody by the ranger and entered Into evidence to be destroyed or turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Preserve Los Trancos Location Off Page Mill Rd. May 31 A District ranger was called by a San Mateo County Deputy,who informed District staff of an event Rangers: 2 1R 135153 which had occurred in a closed area. Police: 1 San Mateo County deputies had received a call from a District tenant,who had reported a having contact with a male trespasser on the preserve. The trespasser was in camouflage clothing and wearing a gun on his hip. Two of the witnesses who spoke Spanish talked to man who stated that he was lost and had shot at a buck(but missed). The trespasser was Informed that he was trespassing and that hunting was prohibited. The tenant directed him toward the highway. He was later seen, minus the gun and camouflage,on the property again. The tenant re-contacted the sheriffs office who arrived approximately seven minutes later and interviewed the trespasser. He was later released. Preserve Miramontes Ridge(Formerly Mills Cree Location Madonna Creek Ranch DATE VANDALISM DETAIL May 02 Graffiti VL Preserve Ravenswood Location Trail head&sign board May 15 Removed two taggings. VL Preserve Sierra Azul LocationSA32 May 20 "No Parking"sign &post knocked down. Two"burn out"tire marks. VL Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location PC05 parking lot May 30 Vandalized"No Dogs"sticker on regulation sign. VL Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Location PC05 Thursday,July 18,2013 Page 4 of 4 r TO: General Manager FROM: Gordon Baillie Monthly Field Activity Summary Report Between 61112013 And 613012013 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS TOTALS DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT 183 Bicycle Citations &JCRs Issued 58 Closed area- bicycle 0 1 0 0 1 Helmet required 2 12 0 0 14 Parking Citations Issued 62 Trail use speed limit 5 6 0 0 11 All Written Warnings Issued 51 Closed Area Police Assistance 12 Enter sensitive/hazardous closed area 1 0 0 0 1 Enter temporary/regular closed area 4 3 0 0 7 LAW ENFORCEMENT 50 Dog Dog in prohibited area 6 3 0 0 9 Law Enforcement 50 Leash required-Dog 9 5 0 0 14 Other ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 8 After hours 22 15 0 0 37 Lost Person Search 2 Smoking-undesignated area 6 0 0 0 6 Medical-Bicycle Accident 3 Vehicles prohibited 0 2 0 0 2 Permit Medical-Other First Aid 1 Commercial filming without permit 0 1 0 0 1 Vehicle Accident 2 DISTRICT TOTAL 55 48 0 0 103 CITE WARNING JCR KNOWN TOTALS MUTUAL AID 7 NON DISTRICT VIOLATIONS VIOLATIONS Animal Incident 1 Bicycle Minor bicycling without helmet 1 0 0 0 1 Fire Incident 1 Other Law Enforcement 1 0 0 0 1 1 Medical-Bicycle Accident 1 False Information to a peace officer 1 0 0 0 1 Medical-Motorcycle Accident 1 Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages 2 0 0 0 2 Trespass 0 1 0 0 1 Medical-Other First Aid 1 NON DISTRICT TOTAL 4 1 0 1 6 Vehicle Accident 1 GRAND TOTAL 59 49 0 1 109 *JCR Juvenile Contact Report Thursday,July 18,2013 Page I of 5 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS DISTRICT 54 2 66 Prohibited Areas(Signed) 7 0 7 Prohibited Areas(Red curb) 4 0 4 Prohibited Areas(Nondesignated area) 4 0 4 Prohibited Areas(Blocking traffic) 2 1 3 Prohibited Areas(Blocking gate) 1 1 2 Prohibited Areas(After hours) 36 0 36 PARKING VIOLATIONS CITE WARNING TOTALS NON DISTRICT 8 0 8 Disabled Parking-Designated Space 1 0 1 No parking after hours 1 0 1 No parking 3 0 3 Parking—State Highway 3 0 3 62 2 64 DATE OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST Jun 01 District rangers were advised by Mountain View dispatch that Woodside Patrol had observed some Rangers: 1 IR 13S146 vandalism on their routine patrol. The ranger responded to the property to find the cyclone fencing cut allowing access to the historic mansion. A paint can that was on the scaffolding had been tipped over and paint spilled on the side of the building. A plywood barrier covering a door had the screws removed but was still in place. The ranger proceed to the barn to find the fencing gate on the ground and the master lock was missing. The ranger re-secured the fencing,gate, and door. No suspects were seen. Preserve Windy Hill Location Hawthoms property Jun 08 A District ranger responded to a request for medical aid.The patient was hiking with a group of friends Rangers: 1 MA 13S149 for about five hours when he started feeling weak and nauseous.The call box on Highway 35 was used for the initial call to contact fire. The patient was transported by the District ranger to Highway 35 where the fire department was waiting. Fire personnel assessed the patient. The patient decline further assistance and was transported by friends. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Hwy.35 at Charcoal Road Jun 08 District rangers monitored a dispatch for Santa Clara County Fire to respond to the Picchetti Winery Rangers: 2 AR 13F219 Tasting Room for a subject who had collapsed. Responders were informed by the patient's husband that she had collapsed and had been unconscious for approximately 20 seconds. During the call the patient continued to vomit and appeared unwell. The subject said she had a history of vertigo. Despite being urged by paramedics,the patient refused further treatment. She signed an AMA form and left with her husband. Preserve Picchetti Ranch Location Winery Jun 09 A bicyclist was walking up a steep portion of the trail in the Preserve,when he suffered a seizure.Santa Rangers: 1 AR 13F222 Clara County Fire responded and were first on scene. The patient was conscious but disoriented when District rangers arrived.A District ranger transported the patient to a waiting ambulance for transport to the hospital. Preserve Fremont Older Location Hayfields Trail i Thursday,Jrdy 18,2013 page:;: 2of 5 � JunO9 Al2 old Pn��en�� Amot�� and Rangers: G � ^ . . �� _-_ -- _ ---~-- � ' �q����/ vnaoonehikotogethxmandhmdodisagreemen .Thedaughtm,hadvwakedovmayfnom the mother and pokm. 7 � disappe ared Police: � Mountain View dispatch contacted District who resources were requested to search for the missing girl. District Rangers, Deputies from Santa Clara � County Sheriff, Rangers from Santa Clara County Parks all became Involved In the search. The girlwum � found ono trail two hours after the start of the search. 13 responders were involved|n the search. � Preserve Rancho San Antonio Location Trail above creek at permit parking lot � Jum12 A eradication ndonnu�odi the One was arnem�dand one�ed.The Rangers: 1 � --"-_- � -- ' __-_ _-,-_ � Kp/3F��/ G�0Omar@uonap�n�. and reatons the fkxw�an�eam� was pobm. 4 � cUve�adw�hthree check dams. Police: � � Prweonm GimrmAzu| Location Reynolds Road Jun13 A group of friends were hiking when a man in the group stopped and said he felt dizzy. He was helped Rangers: 4 � AR/3F226 ho the ground,took a deep breath,and went unconscious, The friends called for help, and started CPR .po||u� 3 whentheyd��enn|nedthatthepotientwmonutbvmath|nQ. ' � � District rangers and Santa Clara County Fine were dispatched. Upon arrival District rangers continued CPR and administered oxygen. District rangers also assisted County Fire with access tn the patient. � County Fire paramedics provdedadvanced medical care, but the pmUentwas non-responsive and was � � declared deceased at the scene. Santa Clara County Sheriffs deputies, and the Coroner's Office, � responded, Investigated and removed the deceased with District staffs assistance. � � Preserve Fremont Older Location HoyOe|doTrail � Jmn15 District and City of Palo Alto responded to a motorcycle accident Involving a man and a Rangers: 4 � pregnant The a�orhddnQoome�nmagnme � ww /��/�� ' ="'"= �`^==�" 'p"�'m"""'p""p"=' "'= po|-�e. 1 ground. The vwzmancomplained cf pain|n her anNeand hne�the man o�dhe was unhurt. District � rangers provided initial patient assessment,oxygen bu the woman and checked her for Injuries. Palo � Alto Fire arrived on scene and took over patient care. The patient was transported by ground tnalocal � hospital. � � Pnanmnm Off District Lands'Skyline Location Page Mill Road � Juo18 A visitor reported that she had been involved in a dispute over a parking space with another visitor a few Rangers: 1 � 09/3Fu32 days beforehand. During the dispute the other woman had made several comments which led the victim � hn believe that the other person was a regular visitor. � Upon arriving home the victim found that her vehicle had been vandalized. Are' rtwmebsken.andmteff are watching for the possible suspect,since the vehicle was reported enbeing distinctive. � � � Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park Location Equestrian Parking Lot � � Jvm16 A bicycle accident occurred In the upper area of a Preserve.The bicyclist said that he felt an asthma Rangers: 3 � � AR13F23y attack coming on and decided to turn around. While he was riding downhill ho hit e root and crashed his � b|ko. Injuring his arm. He said he had been walking for about an hour and a half before he was located � byD|�th��nangem. Rongempnovidedmed|oe|oid�ThepaUentwentranopo�ed0nhomp|ta| byambu|enom. � � � Preserve Off District Lands'Foothills Location U0per8�p*ennCreek CouniyPaM� TmWeM�.Trail � � Jun18 AOisthct ranger discovered that one of the redwood picnic tables had been vandalized by having gang Rangers: 1 � � K7/3G/65 signs carved into the table top. No suspects were seen |n the area. � Pnanenm Windy Hill Location Hwy. 3S picnic area � � Jon2O District rangers found the District signboard at Gate RR01 vandalized with spray painted graffiti. No Rangers: 1 � � 0913S15V suspects were found|n the area. � � Preserve Russian Ridge Location Gate RR01 � Jun22 Two vehiclebreak-ins occurred in hparking lot. No seen and minor valuables were Rangers: 2 � � IR/3F23V taken.Two subjects had parked next to each other and gone for a hike together.When they returned they realized both their vehicles had been broken into. Reports were taken and the victims were advised ho contact Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office aemeU � . � � Preserve SienaAzu| Location Jacques Ridge Parking Lot e-"="�^=�-^=_`'�-= � Thumday,Jwly 18,2013 Page 34y5 � � Jon32 ADishict ranger on foot |on the Ridge Trail, observed four hikers smoking below him on the Rangers: 3 xf/3SyV3 `^/u,Vux/ /uw/ One m the group bent down and tried tu light . Police: 2 ' The ranger stopped the men who handed over cigars, a lighter,and a small baggle with less than an ounce of madjuana. One of the men also handed over metal"brass knuckles."Possession of this weapon is a misdemeanor. � � Am additional District ranger and aState Park ranger met the group just below the Ridge Trail Intersection. San Mateo County sheriffs were also requested. Two of the men could not be Identified through checks with Mountain View dispatch. One Individual admitted that he was In the country Illegally, and one stated that he was in the process of becoming a citizen. The Sheriffs deputy arrived � and assisted. All four of the suspects were cited for smoking prohibited and additionally one was � advised that the District would bm requesting for the possessionof metal knuckles. One � subject was warned for attempting ho light ofire. All were then released. � Pnasnnm Russian Ridge Location CharguinTrail � Jmn23 A bicyclist was riding m new bicycle. He said that he was going about 2S MPH when he may have hit m Rangers: 1 � AR'oF23r rock causing him to crash and land on his left side.He sustained abrasions to his left shoulder and knee as well as a possible fracture or dislocation to his left hip.He was treated on site and then transported by � helicopter toa nearby hospital. Preserve E|8emmn Location Aquinas Trail � Jmn23 Mountain View Dispatch requested o response ho confirm damage 0oDistrict property stemming6nmo Rangers: 1 4R /33/66 vehicle accident at the Hawthorn property. A solo vehicle failed to stop at the"T"intersection of Portola 'po|ice� 2 Rdund/Up|neRd.. anddnovethroughanho|nUnkhmnce. � The driver was taken tom local hospital and was found tobe under the Influence cf alcohol at the time nf � the accident. Approximately 3O-bO feet nf chain link fence was damaged. Preserve Windy Hill Location Alpine Road ot Intersection with Podu|oRd. � Jun24 District rangers monitored a call on the Santa Clara Fire frequency of a body recovery In the area of Rangers: 3 AR/38/Or Highway Q and Highway 35. Rangers responded and determined the vehicle had travelled into the poUoe. 3 Sarm�geGapproewnmoffofHhghwoyQ. muu|Ung|notaia|ity. ' � Rangers coordinated with fire and law enforcement|n the recovery of the vehicle. Santa Clara Fire was travelling down Highway 9 when they saw a flash of red down off the road. They turned around to investigate and discovered the truck crushed,on its roof and could see that there was o body inside. District rangers,fire and law enforcement proceeded with the recovery. The coroner was requested and � responded. She determined that the accident had happened approximately 12 hours prior to the discovery of the deceased. � � Preserve Saratoga Gap Location Area uf Hwy. 0 and Hwy.35 Jun28 District Rangers received a call from the o nearby elder care facility regardinga possible missing person Rangers: 2 6R/3F240 who may be in the preserve.The subject was located by staff from the elder care facility. The patient pnUoa. j wmsofftmUintheonoaofthepreaewmboundory.Thapatientwmeevo|uoiedbySontaC|mnmCountyFira ' � and Medics and transported to the hospital. Pnamenm Rancho San Antonio County Park Location off the Dear Meadow Trail near Permanente Creek adjacent tn preserve boun � � Jun2O AD|nbict crew member reportedtoe District ranger that someone had removed fencing along the disc Rangers: 1 6Ry3Sy74 line along Highway 35 and had driven an unauthorized vehicle into the preserve. About 2O feet offence � was removed. Vehicle tracks were found along the disc line, across open fields, and up Borel Hill. No suspects were seen |n the area. � Pnaamme Russian Ridge Location Disc lines Inside Gate RR01 & Ridge Trail JunO8 A District crew memberreported to a District supervising ranger that they had di cover delarqeumount Rangers: 1 0q 13S/71 o4 trash dumped|n the disabled parking at the Higgins Road parking lot|nthe lower portion ofthe preserve. All items were collected and disposed ofby District staff. No suspects were observed inthe � area. Preserve Puho|mo Creek Redwoods Location Lower parking lot Jun2W A District ranger drove up on the scene of an injured mountain lion. A passing motorist reported 0oCal Rangers: 1 Fire The�� /3OY7% ' 'Po|ioo' 1 � have)n)udemto the hind|ogs/baok. F|ohand(�omnwmmroqueo|edondardvedandhodtodinpotchLhe animal due hn the nature of Its Injuries. Preserve Off District Lands-Skyline Location Stevens Canyon Road Thursday,July I8,J0}3 Page 4vf5 � Jun 30 A vehicle collided with the fence along Highway 84 frontage. A District ranger responded and found the Rangers: 1 /R 13SI77 driver attempting to leave the scene. The ranger stopped the driver,who admitted to hitting the fence. Police: 3 SanMateo County Sheriffs and CHP responded to the scene and the driver was r driving Ma o ty p er arrested for d ving under the influence. Approximately 40 feet of wooden fence was damaged. i PP Y 9 Preserve La Honda Creek Location Hwy.84 along Red Barn area DATE VANDALISM DETAIL Jun 01 Fencing cut around mansion. Screws in a sheet of plywood covering a door had been removed. Fencing around the VL barn had been cut and the padlock was missing. A can of paint on scaffolding around the historic mansion had been spilled down the side of the building. Preserve Windy Hill Location Hawthorns property Jun 14 The"No Dogs"sticker was removed from the reg.sign. VL Preserve Monte Bello Location Lower Canyon Trail Jun 18 An unknown person(s)carved what looked like gang tagging into the picnic table top. VL Preserve Windy Hill Location Picnic area on Hwy.35 Jun 20 Spray painted graffiti on the Plexiglas covering the sign boards. VL Preserve Russian Ridge Location Gate RR01 Jun 28 An unknown person cut the fence and drove into the preserve. Approx. 20 feet of fence was removed or tom down. VL Vehicle tracks traveled in both directions on the disk line and to the top of Borel Hill. Preserve Ridge Russian Location Fence a rox. 1/4 mi south of the Vista Point on Hwy.35 u d 9 PP wY i Thursday,July 18,2013 Page 5 of 5 _ OpeMidn Space Dieninsula strict Memorandum DATE: July 24, 2013 MEMO TO: MROSD Board of Directors THROUGH: Stephen E. Abbors, General Manager FROM: Zachary Alexander, Planner II SUBJECT: Notice of Exemption filed with San Mateo County for the Peters Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Please see the attached Notice of Exemption(NOE) that was filed on June 4th, 2013 with San Mateo County for the Peters Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which is included in the current FY2013-14 Action Plan. The current Peters Creek Bridge is being undermined by stream bank erosion, and will be replaced and relocated 55 feet upstream to avoid potential future erosion. Peters Creek Trail will also be re-routed to align with the new bridge. The bridge will be constructed in two phases, concrete footings will be installed by a contractor this fiscal -year and the bridge and trail re-route will be completed by Skyline field staff before the end of the fiscal year. It has been determined that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review for the reasons stated on the NOE. Next Steps: • Planning staff will release a Request for Bids this month for the construction of the bridge's concrete footings and piers. An Award of Contract is expected to be brought for Board approval at its first meeting in September. • Skyline field staff will re-route Peters Creek Trail and construct the new bridge before the end of the current fiscal year. Attachments: Notice of Exemption Project Location Map Reg i anal Midpeninsula Regional Open Space i Open Space District 330 Distel Circle OsAlto%CA 94wz Notice of Exemption To: From: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District County Clerk 330 Distel Circle County of San Mateo Los Altos, CA 94022 Project Title: Peter's Creek Bridge Replacement Project Location: Long Ridge Open Space Preserve City: NA County: San Mateo Description of Project: The project consists of removing an existing trail bridge that is being undermined by streambank erosion and constructing a new, 26-foot long, clear-span, wooden pedestrian bridge approximately 55 feet upstream(to avoid potential future erosion). Approximately 125 feet of new,4-foot wide trail will be constructed across nearly level ground to connect the new bridge with the existing Peter's Creek Trail. No change in use will occur. Less than 50 cubic yards of grading will be required. District staff,as approved by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service,will conduct preconstruction surveys for California red-legged frog(CRLF)and will monitor all ground- disturbing activities. If CRLF is detected on site, no work shall occur until the animal has left the vicinity. No work will occur within the bed and/or banks of Peter's Creek, a tributary to Pescadero Creek. Although San Francisco Garter Snake, a designated endangered species, has been observed within Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, suitable habitat is not present within the project site. This species requires open grasslands adjacent to ponds or marshes. The project site is heavily wooded and does not provided suitable habitat elements. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Same Exempt Status: Categorical Exemptions Section 15304—Minor Alterations to Land Reasons Why Project is Exempt: Section 15304: This class of projects consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees. The proposed project will require approximately 50 cubic yards of balanced cut and fill to construct a 125-foot segment of trail in approximately the same location as the existing trail. No trees or other woody vegetation will be removed. Lead Agency Contact Person: Meredith Manning,Co-Acting Planning Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Telephone: (650) 691-1200 Attachments: Site Map Signature: Date: Meredith Manning, Co-Acting Planning Manager Page 1 8 ................ .- ` Ch ^---- Psi, y�y Fla R s s r a n /41 ea of c^ o`�y O s P Detai I Lon ' Ridg OSP 35 d ~ • • • i • � tong Ri S,� r� e� • ... BK qra 35 c� x m E a Project Location boa a 0o Sot\nor n � a � w J I.A I d qV 1 v B m I A _ A a' v u 0 Peters Creek Bridge Replacement Project Midpeninsula Regionat E This map was used by at the(date)meeting to Open Space District MROSD Preserves commuticate (MROSD) v , /L Other Protected Open Space N ) or Park Lands July, 2013 r m Feet • ' Private Property e 0 500 1,000 A v V _BoardPacket_Landscape 6.Sx11&'.mxd" While the District strives to use the best available digital data,this data does not represent a legal survey and is merely a graphic illustration of geographic features. Mideninsua egio Openp Space' DisRtrictnal memo ran d um DATE: July 23, 2013 MEMO TO: MROSD Board of Directors THROUGH: Stephen E. Abbors,General Manager FROM: Shelly Lewis,Public Affairs Manager SUBJECT: Caltrain and SamTrans to display District ads this fall on all busses and trains. Caltrain, a California commuter rail line on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the Santa Clara Valley and SamTrans,who provides bus service throughout San Mateo County and into portions of San Francisco and Palo Alto will be featuring District ads beginning this September,promoting the District and its programs through its Non-profit Interior Adcard program. About Interior Adcard Program— SamTrans and Caltrain places adcards in its buses and train cars in support of non-profit organizations wanting to make customers aware of important issues. Non-profit agencies that want to advertise may request space to display interior adcards on SamTrans buses and on Caltrain cars. The adcard program allows ads to be posted for a maximum of 12 weeks. All cards are recycled after their run.The Non- profits are responsible for the producing(printing)the adcards. SamTrans Ad. "Our trails don't have stoplights"(attached) Quantity: 320 Beginning Date: September 1, 2013 Duration: 12 weeks(maximum) Cost: $50 posting fee(there are no other costs associated) About Samtrans: Service area: 446-square miles Yearly ridership: 12,647,929 Estimated ridership during Adcard placement: 3,161,982 Caltrain Ad. "Park and Ride Redefined"(attached) Quantity: 125 Beginning Date: October 1,2013 Duration: 12 weeks(maximum) Cost: $50 posting fee(there are no other costs associated) About Caltrain: Yearly ridership: 15,832,848 Estimated ridership during Adcard placement:3,958,212 s Ou' rtrai =� t .. don't have stoplights � ` The Midpeninsula Regional a isti-i rim your own bZick kyar ;aver 225 miles of trails, and i arty every day of MIDPENINSULA ❑ ❑ REGIONAL the 0PEN SPACE ace & f a . 1 �ri !YM- ._.. ..,..'air °�... .,a. r..t.-1. '• -.. � � r q•.� .. . Axe , • Park and ride Re ef ins The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is right in t / your own backyard. We offer 26 preserves, over 225.miles of trails, and hiking and nature programs nearly every da f ' MIDPENINSULA It G I O N A L the week, free of charge, Discover your own ad OPEN SPACE www.openspace.org