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Home My Public Portal About20121024 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 12-35 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Meeting 12-35 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Administrative Office 330 Distel Circle,Los Altos,CA 94022 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 P.m.* AGENDA 7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT- OPEN SESSION ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS-PUBLIC ADOPTION OF AGENDA 7:05 CONSENT CALENDAR I Approve Minutes of the Special and Regular Board Meetings-October 10, 2012 2. Approve Revised Claims Report 3. Approve Written Communications-None 4. Approve Amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code-M.Radcliffe 5. Adopt Resolution Appointing Director Pete Siemens as the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's representative with the Santa Clara County Special District's Association(SCCSDA)-S.Abbors 7:20 BOARD BUSINESS 6. Presentation from the National Marine Fisheries Service Regarding the Central California Coast Coho Salmon Evolutionarily Significant Unit Final Recovery Plan-J.Andersen 7 Informational report on the District-wide Interpretative Plan-R. Fitzsimons 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 infortnation;request staff to report back to the Board on a matter at a future meeting;or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. A. Committee Reports B. Staff Reports C. Director Reports ADJOURNMENT *Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed.Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS 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,rom 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. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA 1,Michelle Radcliffe,District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD),declare that the foregoing agenda for the Regular Meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on October 19,2012,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 http://www.openspace.org. Signed this 19"day of October,at Los Altos,California. tA;=4.CQ.CQ4k Wf%.9;J&_ October 19,2012 ill Claims No. 12-18 Meeting 12-35 Date 10/24/12 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 18665 $16,898.50 Schafer Consulting Consulting Services-Integrated Accounting&Financial Software Selection, Evaluation&Implementation 18666 $10,257.25 "1 Jodi McGraw Consulting Technical Consultant For Vision Plan 18667 $10,000.00 SC Wildlands Resource Management Grant-Bay Area Critical Linkages Program 18668 $7,781.00 Vavrinek,Trine, Day&Company Auditing Services For Fiscal Year 2011/2012 18669 $6,404.81 Callander Associates Landscape Landscape Architectural Services-Ravenswood Bay Trail Project Architecture 18670 $6,262.50 ## Arthur Hall Bee Hive Removal-Hawthorn Property 18671 $5,250.00 Diane West-Bourke Professional Services-Outdoor Activity Docent Training 18672 $5,237.15 Biosearch Associates Biological Surveys For ECDM Staging Area&Trails Project 18673 $3,782.66 The Sign Shop Entrance Sign For ECDM Staging Area 18674 $3,272,50 The Creative Group Temporary Media Communication Specialist 18675 $3,237.25 F&S Auto Body Auto Body Repair-Patrol Truck 18676 $2,726.00 Security Code 3 Patrol Services-Mt. Umunhum 18677 $2,702.81 San Mateo County Mosquito And Mosquito&Vector Disease Control Assessment Vector Control District 18678 $2,480.00 Conscious Creative Web Design For Openspace.org 18679 $2,306.50 "2 Home Depot Field Supplies/Supplies For SAO Rental Residence Project/ Parts For Bike Tire Brushes At Preserves/FFO Shop Supplies/ Supplies For Pot Hole Repairs/Supplies For DHF/SAO Maintenance Supplies/Parts For Water Line Repair At Rancho De Guadalupe 18680 $2,091.53 Metro Mobile Communications New Radio For District Vehicle 18681 $2,047.00 ## Matrix Pest Control Services-Hawthorn Property 18682 $1,795.28 Accountemps Accounting Temp 18683 $1,603,33 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies&Docent Training Supplies 18684 $1,600.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Rental Residences 18685 $1,107.82 Picchetti Winery Wine For Volunteer Recognition Event 18686 $1,049.19 State Water Resources Control Board Oversight Costs At Mindego Ranch 18687 $965.81 R. E. Borrmann's Steel Company Pipe For Gates At SFO, ECDM&Madonna Creek 18688 $852.28 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 18689 $809.00 Laustsen,Gretchen Reimbursement-Tuition Fees/Parking For Training 18690 $700.26 Lund, Pearson,McLaughlin Fire Fire Sprinkler Repairs&Quarterly Inspection-AO Protection Systems 18691 $600.00 Socialmentum On-Line Public Participation Tool For The Bay Trail Project 18692 $531,38 Langley Hill Quarry Rock For Russian Ridge&Skyline Ridge Road Work 18693 $517.99 Sommer,Sandy Reimbursement-Land Trust Alliance Conference Expenses 18694 $500.00 "3 Jilinda Heckendorn Good Faith Deposit-Land Acquisition 18695 $500.00 Jack Gescheidt Staff Photo 18696 $493.94 West Payment Center Monthly Information Charges&Subscription 18697 $460.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Cleaning Services-Daniels Nature Center&Rental Residence 18698 $423.80 Stenson, Gioia Reimbursement-Staff Recognition Event Supplies 18699 $410.89 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber For Picnic Table Benches At SAO 18700 $375.00 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group Employee Medical Services 18701 $350.00 Law Enforcement Psychological Psychological Assessments For Ranger Candidate Services 18702 $285.00 Bill's Towing Service Towing Services 18703 $237.00 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Employee Medical Services 18704 $215.94 G&K Services Shop Towel Service-SFO&FFO 18705 $205.85 Foster Brothers Padlocks&Keys 18706 $198.16 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO Page 1 of 2 i 1 Claims No. 12-18 Meeting 12-35 Date 10/24/12 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 18707 $163.90 Hopkins Technical Products Water System Parts Kit-SFO 18708 $150.40 State Board Of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax 18709 $139.94 Wright, Elizabeth Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses 18710 $127.26 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses 18711 $119,43 Gibson,Teresa Reimbursement-Media Training &Volunteer Project Supplies 18712 $117.54 Design Signs Gate Numbers&Letters 18713 $117.12 ## United Site Services Sanitation Services For Crew Doing Work At The Hawthorn Property 18714 $114.57 Mission Trail Waste Systems Garbage Service-AO 18715 $103.02 San Jose Water Company Water Service-Rental Residence 18716 $95.37 Jurich,Michael Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 18717 $93.35 Koenig, Peggy Reimbursement-Supplies For Mt. Umunhum Media Tour 18718 $90.55 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service-Rental Residences 18719 $90.00 Jim Davis Automotive Smog Checks 18720 $86.03 Trout Bach, Rebecca Reimbursement-Uniform Expense&Fuel For District Vehicle 18721 $79.54 O'Reilly Auto Parts Windshield Wiper Blades 18722 $77.93 '4 Lowe's Cedar Picket Fence For Rental Residence i 18723 $70.36 AmeriGas Propane-Rental Residence 18724 $67.97 Jurgensen, Rudy Reimbursement-Mileage&Expenses For CSDA Conference 18725 $60.63 Protection One Fire System Inspection&Monitoring-AO 18726 $57.08 Gou,Vicky Reimbursement-Staff Recognition Event Supplies 18727 $56.04 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies/Chainsaw Oil 18728 $46.16 Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Replacement Bulb For Patrol Truck Lightbar 18729 $26.25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Service-Fremont Older 18730 $22.76 Hammond,Tracy Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses Total $111,698.58 "1 Urgent check issued 10/19/12 '2 Urgent check issued 10/17/12 '3 Urgent check issued 10/5/12 '4 Urgent check issued 10/17/12 ## Hawthorn expenses Pago Z of Claims No. 12-18 Meeting 12-35 Date 10/24/12 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 18665 $16,898.50 Schafer Consulting Consulting Services-Integrated Accounting&Financial Software Selection, Evaluation&Implementation 18666 $10,257.25 `1 Jodi McGraw Consulting Technical Consultant For Vision Plan 18667 $10,000.00 SC Wildlands Resource Management Grant-Bay Area Critical Linkages Program 18668 $7,781.00 Vavrinek,Trine,Day&Company Auditing Services For Fiscal Year 2011/2012 18669 $6,404.81 Callander Associates Landscap e Landscape Architectural Services-Ravenswood Bay Trail Project Architecture 18670 $6,262.50 ## Arthur Hall Bee Hive Removal-Hawthorn Property 18671 $5,250.00 Diane West-Bourke Professional Services-Outdoor ActivityDocent Training 9 18672 5 237.1$ 5 Biosearch Associates Biological g cal Surveys For ECDM Staging Area&Trails Project 18673 $3,782.66 The Sign Shop Entrance Sign For ECDM Staging Area 18674 $3,272.50 The Creative Group Temporary Media Communication Specialist 18675 $3,237.25 F&S Auto Body Auto Body Repair-Patrol Truck 18676 $2,726.00 Security Code 3 Patrol Services-Mt.Umunhum 18677 $2,702.81 San Mateo County Mosquito And Mosquito&Vector Disease Control Assessment Vector Control Dis trict 18678 $2,480.00 Conscious Creative Web Design For Openspace.org 18679 $2,306.50 `2 Home Depot Field Supplies/Supplies For SAO Rental Residence Project/ Parts For Bike Tire Brushes At Preserves/FFO Shop Supplies/ Supplies For Pot Hole Repairs/Supplies For DHF/SAO Maintenance Supplies/Parts For Water Line Repair At Rancho De Guadalupe 18680 $2,091.53 Metro Mobile Communications New Radio For District Vehicle 18681 $2,047.00 ## Matrix Pest Control Services-Hawthorn Property 18682 $1,795.28 Accountemps Accounting Temp 18683 $1,603.33 Fitzsimons, Renee Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies&Docent Training Supplies 18684 $1,600,00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Pumping Services-Rental Residences 18685 $1,107.82 Picchetti Winery Wine For Volunteer Recognition Event 18686 $1,049.19 State Water Resources Control Board Oversight Costs At Mindego Ranch 18687 $965.81 R. E. Borrmann's Steel Company Pipe For Gates At SFO, ECDM&Madonna Creek 18688 $852.28 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 18689 $809.00 Laustsen,Gretchen Reimbursement-Tuition Fees/Parking For Training 18690 $700.26 Lund,Pearson,McLaughlin Fire Fire Sprinkler Repairs&Quarterly Inspection-AO Protection Systems 18691 $600.00 Socialmentum On-Line Public Participation Tool For The Bay Trail Project 18692 $531.38 Langley Hill Quarry Rock For Russian Ridge&Skyline Ridge Road Work 18693 $517.99 Sommer,Sandy Reimbursement-Land Trust Alliance Conference Expenses 18694 $500.00 '3 Jilinda Heckendorn Good Faith Deposit-Land Acquisition 18695 $500.00 Jack Gescheidt Staff Photo 18696 $493.94 West Payment Center Monthly Information Charges&Subscription 18697 $460.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Cleaning Services-Daniels Nature Center&Rental Residence 18698 $423.80 Stenson,Gioia Reimbursement-Staff Recognition Event Supplies 18699 $410.89 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber For Picnic Table Benches At SAO 18700 $375.00 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group Employee Medical Services 18701 $350.00 Law Enforcement Psychological Psychological Assessments For Ranger Candidate Services 18702 $285.00 Bill's Towing Service Towing Services 18703 $237.00 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Employee Medical Services 18704 $215.94 G&K Services Shop Towel Service-SFO&FFO 18705 $205.85 Foster Brothers Padlocks&Keys 18706 $198.16 Green Waste Garbage Service-SFO Page t of 3 Claims No. 12-18 Meeting 12-35 Date 10/24/12 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 18707 $163.90 Hopkins Technical Products Water System Parts Kit-SFO 18708 $150.40 State Board Of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax 18709 $139.94 Wright, Elizabeth Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses 18710 $127.26 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses 18711 $119,43 Gibson,Teresa Reimbursement-Media Training&Volunteer Project Supplies 18712 $117.54 Design Signs Gate Numbers&Letters 18713 $117.12 ## United Site Services Sanitation Services For Crew Doing Work At The Hawthorn t Property 18714 $114.57 Mission Trail Waste Systems Garbage Service-AO 18715 $103.02 San Jose Water Company Water Service-Rental Residence 18716 $95.37 Jurich,Michael Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 18717 $93.35 Koenig,Peggy Reimbursement-Supplies For Mt.Umunhum Media Tour 18718 $90.55 Allied Waste Services Garbage Service-Rental Residences 18719 $90.00 Jim Davis Automotive Smog Checks 18720 $86.03 TroutBach,Rebecca Reimbursement-Uniform Expense&Fuel For District Vehicle 18721 $79.54 O'Reilly Auto Parts Windshield Wiper Blades 18722 $77.93 *4 Lowe's Cedar Picket Fence For Rental Residence 18723 $70.36 AmeriGas Propane-Rental Residence 18724 $67.97 Jurgensen,Rudy Reimbursement-Mileage&Expenses For CSDA Conference 18725 $60.63 Protection One Fire System Inspection&Monitoring-AO 18726 $57.08 Gou,Vicky Reimbursement-Staff Recognition Event Supplies 18727 $56.04 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies/Chainsaw Oil 18728 $46.16 Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Replacement Bulb For Patrol Truck Lightbar 18729 $26.25 Rayne Of San Jose Water Service-Fremont Older 18730 $22.76 Hammond,Tracy Reimbursement-Uniform Expenses 18731 R $23,054.43 Southwest Fence&Supply Company Fencing For Cattle At Mindego Ranch 18732 R $12,700.53 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Brochures 18733 R $5,000.00 *5 Old Republic Title Company Deposit-Land Acquisition 18734 R $4,192.50 Timothy C. Best,CEG Engineering Geological Services-Road&Trail Inventory For Mindego Ranch 18735 R $3,695.45 Stevens Creek Quarry Rock For Fremont Older Road Work 18736 R $2,355.76 Priority 1 Replacement Light Bar For Patrol Truck 18737 R $2,032.63 San Mateo County Information Rent For Radio Repeater At Pise Peak Services 18738 R $1,184.87 Tires On The Go Tires&Tire Repair 18739 R $808.76 Accountemps Accounting Temp 18740 R $737.71 CMK Automotive Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 18741 R $599,90 The Ferguson Group Legislative Consultant-Lobbyist For Mt. Umunhum 18742 R $486.68 Sol's Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 18743 R $460.59 The Historic Del Monte Building Facility Rental For Mt. Umunhum Public Meeting 18744 R $422.37 Petty Cash Mileage/Parking Fees/Car Washes/Field Supplies/Mower Supply/Docent Supplies/Staff Recognition Event Supplies/Mt. Umunhum Public Meeting Supplies 18745 R $342.11 California Water Service Company Water Service-FFO 18746 R $341,04 :Staples Credit Plan Office&Breakroom Supplies 18747 R $279.03 San Mateo County Hazardous Material Disposal 18748 R $267.69 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expenses 18749 R $265.64 ADT Security Services Alarm Service-SFO 18750 R $250.00 Patricia Ramos Spanish Editing For Alpine Pond Nature Tours Script 18751 R $157.14 Roa,Alexander Reimbursement-Mounting For Mt.Umunhum Maps&Graphics 18752 R $144.14 ARC Digital Imaging Graphic Foamcore Mounting For Mt. Umunhum Site Planning Page 2 of 3 Claims No. 12-18 Meeting 12-35 Date 10/24/12 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 18753 R $106.05 Life Assist First Aid Supplies 18754 R $90.00 Coony,Gina Reimbursement-Supplies For Mt.Umunhum Public Meeting 18755 R $90.00 Jim Davis Auto Smog Checks 18756 R $78.00 Pacific Telemanagement Services Pay Phone-Black Mountain 18757 R $51.53 Lenington, Kirk Reimbursement-RSA Site Visit Lunch For Staff&Consultants 18758 R $21.40 Recognition Specialties Name Badges-AO Total $171,914.53 '1 Urgent check issued 10/19/12 '2 Urgent check issued 10/17/12 *3 Urgent check issued 10/5/12 "4 Urgent check issued 10/17/12 "5 Urgent check issued 10/24/12 ## Hawthorn expenses Page 3 of 3 ' ( Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-12-101 Meeting 10-34 October 24, 2012 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Approve Amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION2W Adopt the attached Resolution Amending the District's Conflict of Interest Code DISCUSSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5, every two years the District is required to review its Conflict of Interest Code and submit a notice to the code-reviewing body(California Fair Political Practices Commission or FPPC), that specifies whether the Conflict of Interest Code (Code) is accurate or needs amending. The purpose of Section 87306.5 is to ensure that: "No later than July 1 of each even-numbered year, the code reviewing body shall direct every local agency which has adopted a Conflict of Interest Code in accordance with this title to review its Conflict of Interest Code and, if a change in its code is necessitated by changed circumstances, submit an amended Conflict of Interest Code in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 87302 and Section 87303 to the code reviewing body." The Code must be amended when adding or deleting positions, changing disclosure categories or changing job titles. Based on these criteria, staff filed the required notice with the FPPC in September 2012, stating that the District's Conflict of Interest Code needed to be amended due to the completion of the District's Classification and Compensation Study. The proposed amendments to the Code are as follows: 1. Addition of the"Accountant"position. 2. Re-naming the position of"Administration and Human Resources Manager" to "Administrative Services Manager". 3. Re-classification of the"Communications Specialist"to "Media Communications Supervisor". 4. Addition of the "District Clerk"position. 5. Addition of the"Docent Program Manager". 6. Addition of the"Executive Assistant". 7. Re-classification of the "GIS Coordinator"to "GIS Administrator". 8. Addition of the"Human Resources Supervisor"position. 9. Addition of the"Information Technology Administrator"position. 10. Re-naming the position of"Maintenance and Resource Supervisor"to "Maintenance, Construction and Resource Supervisor". R-12-101 Page 2 11. Addition of the"Natural Resources Manager"position. 12. Re-namingof the"Principal Management Analyst"to "Senior Management Analyst". p g Y g Y 13. Deletion of the"Resource Planner position as this position has been re-classified as "Planner". 14. Re-classification of"Resource Specialist"to "Resource Management Specialist" 15. Re-classification of"Deputy/District Clerk/Office Manager"position to "Senior Administrative Assistant". 1.6. Deletion of"Senior Accounting Specialist"position. 17. Deletion of the"Senior Real Property Planner"position as this position has been re- classified as"Senior Planner". In accordance with the FPPC regulations, the District's Notice of Intention to amend its Conflict of Interest Code has been posted for at least 45 days prior to tonight's Public Hearing on the matter. As of the writing of this report, the District Clerk has received no public or staff comments regarding the proposed changes. A complete copy of the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code is attached for your review. FISCAL IMPACT I There are no unbudgeted fiscal impacts with this agenda item. I BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Board Committee review is not required for this agenda item. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of the public hearing and proposed amendments has been posted for the required 45 days prior to tonight's meeting. CEQA COMPLIANCE This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). NEXT STEPS If approved by the Board, staff will transmit the proposed amendments to the District's Code to the FPPC for final review and approval. Once approved by the FPPC, staff will implement the amended Code and notify all affected employees. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Proposed Amended Conflict of Interest Code R-12-101 Page 3 Responsible Department Head: Steve Abbors, General Manager Prepared by: Michelle Radcliffe, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above i I i III ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION 12-XX RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 00-73, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District adopted a Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 87306.5 requires a biennial review of the District's Conflict of Interest Code; and WHEREAS, the District, in accordance with the California Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation 18750.1 (Title 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18750.1), has prepared code amendments, noticed affected staff members and the public of its intent to amend the code, and conducted a public hearing to consider the amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve to repeal Resolution No. 00-73 and adopt the amended Conflict of Interest Code as contained herein,to be effective on the thirtieth (30) day following approval of the District's amended code by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Midpeninsula Regional • ' Open Space District R-12-106 Meeting 12-35 October 24, 2012 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Adopt Resolution Appointing Director Pete Siemens as the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's representative with the Santa Clara County Special District's Association(SCCSDA) GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution appointing Director Siemens as the District representative with the SCCSDA, and appointing General Manager Steve Abbors as the alternate representative. SUMMARY The District has a history of participation in the activities of the SCCSDA, through the local Santa Clara County Chapter. It has been some time since the Board has formally designated who will represent the District in these activities of the SCCSDA. The SCCSDA seeks a current acknowledgement of that designation from the Board, primarily for insurance purposes. DISCUSSION On July 11, 2012, the Board approved a Resolution (No. 12-34) supporting the inclusion of special districts on the Local Agency Formation Commission(LAFCo) in Santa Clara County. The representation of special districts on the LAFCo would be done through the SCCSDA. This is a most recent and powerful example of the various ways in which the SCCSDA is an important and valuable place for collaboration between special districts. In order to effectively participate in the activities of the SCCSDA, it is necessary to designate a representative, and an alternate representative, to the SCCSDA. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW This item was not reviewed by the Legislative, Funding and Public Affairs Committee. FISCAL IMPACT There are no unbudgeted fiscal impacts with this agenda item. R-12-106 Page 2 PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. CEQA COMPLIANCE This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). NEXT STEPS If approved, staff will forward the resolution to the SCCSDA. Beginning in Calendar Year 2013, the Board will make appointments to the SCCSDA as part of its annual Board Committee and Board Representatives appointment process. Attachment: 1. Resolution Responsible Manager: Steve Abbors, General Manager Prepared by: Sheryl Schaffner, General Counsel Michelle Radcliffe, District Clerk Contact person: Pete Siemens, Director i RESOLUTION NO. 12-XX RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPOINTING DIRECTOR PETE SIEMENS AS THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND GENERAL MANAGER STEVE ABBORS AS THE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has a history of participation in activities of the Santa Clara County Special Districts Association (SCCSDA); and WHEREAS, on July 11, 2012, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 12-34 supporting the inclusion of special districts on the Local Agency Formation Commission(LAFCo) in Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS, in order to effectively participate in the activities of the SCCSDA, the Board needs to designate a representative and an alternate representative to the SCCSDA; and WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District believes District representation on the SCCSDA will facilitate achieving the goals of the District and SCCSDA; and WHEREAS, the participation by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District employees and members of the Board of Directors in the meetings and activities conducted by the Santa Clara County Chapter of the Special Districts Association have been and continue to be authorized by the District's Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors has found such activities constitute activities in the course and scope of such individual's employment with or position of director with the District. NOW, THEREFORE, THE DISTRICT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District appoints Director Pete Siemens as the District Representative and General Manager Steve Abhors as the Alternate Representative on the Santa Clara County Special District's Association. ' IMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-12-105 Meeting 12-35 October 24, 2012 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Informational Presentation from the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the Central California Coast Coho Salmon Evolutionarily Significant Unit Final Recovery Plan GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Receive an informational presentation from National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the Central Coast Coho (CCC) Salmon Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) Final Recovery Plan. SUMMARY The CCC Coho salmon ESU includes all naturally spawned (reproducing)populations of Coho salmon within a specific portion of the Central California Coast. Within the District's Sphere of Influence, this area includes San Gregorio, Pescadero, and Gazos Creeks (all San Mateo County Coast Coho bearing streams). The CCC Salmon ESU was listed by the state as "Endangered" in 1995 and federally as "Threatened" in 1996 and then re-listed federally to "Endangered" in 2005. DISCUSSION The NMFS issued a final Recovery Plan for the CCC Salmon ESU in September 2012. Recovery Plans are used to identify a road map for restoration of listed species and their ecosystems to the point that they no longer need protection under the Endangered Species Act. NMFS will present information contained in the Final Plan to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors. Many District projects are undertaken that benefit Coho salmon including: implementation of the Big Dipper Ranch Roads Restoration Project, the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program, routine maintenance activities, and proposed future work efforts associated with the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve Master Plan. In some instances, grant funding tied to Coho Salmon and other threatened fisheries recovery has been awarded (or applied for) in order to fund implementation of a specific project. R-12-105 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The District, as part of its mission statement, already works to "protect and restore the natural environment" including Coho salmon habitat, through implementation of strategic purchases, restoration projects, and by upgrading and maintaining existing infrastructure. Projects that benefit Coho salmon are anticipated to continue to occur regardless of whether or not a Recovery Plan has been issued for the species. The Recovery Plan has identified important Coho Salmon habitat within the District's boundary, and within specific preserves, which can help facilitate additional grant funding for future acquisition and restoration. The District will continue to seek grant opportunities to fund Coho salmon preservation and restoration/recovery projects. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW No Board Committee review is required for this project. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice for this presentation was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required. CEQA COMPLIANCE Presentation of information to the Board of Directors does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). NEXT STEPS The District will continue to work with the NMFS and other regulatory agency partners to protect threatened and endangered species. Responsible Department Head: Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Department Manager Prepared by: Julie Andersen, Planner II Contact person: Same as above Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District R-12-102 Meeting 12-34 October 24, 2012 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Informational Report on the District-wide Interpretative Plan GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Receive an informational presentation about the District-wide Interpretive Plan SUMMARY Docent Program Manager Ren6e Fitzsimons will provide an informational presentation about the District-wide Interpretive Plan. The plan was developed to provide the District with a broadly- scoped analysis and understanding of the many diverse natural and cultural history assets that are associated with the District's Preserves and the related interpretive opportunities those assets represent. The District-wide Interpretive Plan is the District's first comprehensive look at the need for, and the use and benefits of interpretation. DISCUSSION The District-wide Interpretive Plan identifies overarching themes that apply across all of the District's preserves, examines the unique niche the District serves amongst land management agencies, establishes criteria to help the District prioritize future interpretive programs or projects, and assists with the agency's management objectives. Interpretive stories and messages are identified in the plan that can be provided to visitors to enrich their experience and to explain the importance of open space land preservation. The plan also brings together data, information, and professional guidance in a format not previously available to the District. In FY2011-12, the development of a multi-media nature tour project at Skyline Ridge Preserve was completed—a project that was identified in the District-wide Interpretive Plan. Future interpretive projects for the District will be considered, evaluated, and pursued using the plan as a decision-making tool when funding and Action Plan priorities allow. A copy of the District-wide Interpretive Plan will be distributed electronically. Please let District Clerk Michelle Radcliffe know if you would like to receive a hardcopy of the plan. R-12-102 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There are no unbudgeted fiscal impacts with this Board presentation. BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW Board Committee review is not needed for this agenda item. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act. No additional notice is necessary. CEQA COMPLIANCE This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Prepared by: Ren6e Fitzsimons, Docent Programs Manager Contacts: Same as above Midpeninsula Regional ' Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abbors Date: October 19, 2012 Re: FYIs Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District For immediate Release Date: October 15, 2012 Contact: Lallor Maune 650.691.1200 Open Space District Announces Mount Umunhum Public Meeting for October 17 Meeting Agenda Includes Options Regarding Radar Tower— Los Altos,California [October 15,20121 The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District invites the public to attend a meeting on the remaining project elements, including the radar tower options, for the Mount Umunhum Restoration and Public Access Project taking place on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Historic Del Monte Building at 100 S. Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale. Parking is available in the Caltrain parking lot across the street and in the nearby Macy's parking lot off Washington Avenue (see attached map). Rising 31,486 feet, Mount Umunhum is one of the highest peaks in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its slopes host a rich diversity of life and contain the headwaters of several creeks. Its name comes from an Ohlone word meaning"resting place of the hummingbird" and plays a central role in their creation beliefs. The Almaden Air Force Station operated atop the peak from 1957 to 1979. The District bought Mount Umunhum from the federal government in 1986 and incorporated it into the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. In late 2009, the federal government appropriated $3.2 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to begin cleaning up the former air force station, which is nearing completion. The cleanup allows the District to begin planning for public access to the peak to provide new recreational opportunities and breathtaking views of the Valley. The agenda for the public meeting will feature a selection of the radar tower options. In addition to the three options that have been put forward, as of the September 19 special meeting two interim actions have been added for Board consideration. The interim actions allow time for partnerships and/or outside funding to be secured to implement one of the options and address its long-term management and maintenance. Information will be available on design opportunities and constraints, short- and long-term maintenance, and associated costs for all three options and the two interim actions. For more information see www.openspace.org/plans_projects/mt—umunhum.asp. • Restoration: Remove entire structure and environmentally restore the footprint. • Open Air: Remove most of the structure but leave an open-air, publically accessible foundation. • Retain and Seal: Entire structure remains with exterior made publically accessible. • Interim Action A: Near-term repair and securing of structure while seeking external partnerships. • Interim Action B: Near-term fence around structure while seeking external partnerships. A summary for how the partial project components, approved by the Board at the September 19 public meeting, will be realized, is provided as part of the Board documents at www.openspace.org/plans_projects/mt_umunhum.asp. The approved elements will be authorized for construction subject to Board approval and will occur in phases: the first phase includes design of a trail to the summit and a parking area at the Bald Mountain trailhead. Public input is an essential part of the planning process. Members of the public are asked to contact MROSD at mt.um.tower@openspace.org or 650-691-1200 if they are interested in receiving notices about public input opportunities on the Mount Umunhum Project. For project details and updates visit the website at www.openspace.org/plans_projects/mt_umunhum.asp. Created by voters in 1972,the Alidpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully protected more than 60,000 acres of open space.The District is a California special district governed by an elected board of directors. The District's mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity,protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. www.openspace.org. Midpeninsuia Regional Open Space District To: Board of Directors From: Stephen E. Abhors Date: October 24 2012 Re: Late FYIs 1vladpeninsula District al For mediate Release !� E Open Spice District t . . I Date: October 19, 2012 Contact: Lallor Maune 650.691.1200 Board Keeps Tower While Agreeing to Give Supporters Five Years to Develop Partnerships, Resources to Maintain It - District Contributes $414,000 Toward a Long-Term Solution - Los Altos, California [October 19, 20121 Wednesday night, after careful consideration of the District's mission and public input received during a two-year planning process, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors voted unanimously to keep the Mount Umunhum radar tower for five years to provide time for its supporters to develop partnerships needed to preserve the tower for the long term. The approval by the board of "Interim Action A: Near-term repair and securing of structure while seeking external partnerships" came after considering public input, the tower's impact on the recreational and educational opportunities at the site, and the potential for long-term partnerships to help fund the retention of the tower. "We realized the tower is an important part of this project for many of the people who have provided public comment," said Curt Riffle, president of the District's board of directors. "We are contributing $414,000 and are looking forward to working with partners over the next five years who will provide the funding, expertise, and other resources necessary for a long-term solution for the tower." The District is excited about the pending opening of the summit of Mount Umunhum to the public. Mount Umunhum provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to create a visitor destination rich with history, recreation and the enjoyment of nature. The first phase of the board-approved plan for the project that includes design of a trail to the summit and a parking area at the Bald Mountain trailhead will continue. "Approval of the Mount Umunhum Environmental Restoration and Public Access Project is the culmination of more than 25 years of hard work," said General Manager Steve Abbors, "which included negotiations with the military to decommission the air force station, removal of toxic materials to protect water quality and the environment, and planning by the District to prepare the summit for public access in just a few years." i In other board actions, the following project elements were approved on a phased, conceptual basis: • Summit area amenities • Future public vehicle access to the summit via Mt. Umunhum Road • Iterative approach for a future shuttle service • Additional staff positions to be phased as needed(two rangers, one maintenance staff, and one administrative staff) • Phased Project Implementation Plan • Design of a parking fee system An estimated 120 people attended the meeting on October 17 that was held at the Historic Del Monte BuildingSunnyvale.in Sunn Rising 3,486 feet, Mount Umunhum is one of the highest peaks in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its slopes host a rich diversity of life and contain the headwaters of several creeks. Its name comes from an Ohlone word meaning "resting place of the hummingbird"and the mountain plays a central role in their creation beliefs. The Almaden Air Force Station operated atop the peak from 1957 to 1979. The District bought Mount Umunhum from the federal government in 1986 and incorporated it into the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. In late 2009 the federal government appropriated riated 3.2 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to begin cleaning g up the former air force station. The cleanup, which is nearing completion, allows the District to begin planning for public access to the peak t provide 0 ov de new recreational g P g P P P opportunities and breathtaking views of the Valley. Public input is an essential part of the planning process. Members of the public are asked to contact the District at int.Lim.towerrii.opensp4ace.or�4 or 650-691-1200 if they are interested in receiving notices about public input opportunities on the Mount Umunhum Project. For project details and updates visit the website at www.openspace.org/plans projects/nit umunhum.asp. Created by voters in 1972,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully protected more than 60,000 acres of open space. The District is a California special district governed by an elected board of directors. The District's mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity, protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. www.openspace.org.