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Home My Public Portal About20050914 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 05-20 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2005 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:00 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—California Government Code § 54956.8 Real Property—Santa Clara County APNs 35 1-09-012; 351-12-001; 351-11-012 24001 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, California Agency Negotiator—Craig Britton, General Manager Negotiating Party—Jeff Brummert, Hanson Concrete Under Negotiation—Price and terms of payment 2. Conference with Legal Counsel— Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Fogarty v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV441934 7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA—L. Hassett ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—L. Hassett APPROVAL OF MINUTES—July 13, 2005 and July 27,2005 APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BOARD BUSINESS 7:40* 1 Adopt Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Addition of the Peninsula Open Space Trust's Lobitos Creek/Irish Ridge Property t Purisinia Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve-, Determine that Recommended Action is Categorically Exempt From CEQA as Set Out in this Report—D. Woods 7:50* 2 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the President of the Board or Other Appropriate Officer to Execute Right-of-Way Contract and Easement Deed over District I-and to Use for Drainage and Erosion Meeting 05-20 Page 2 Improvements Along State Route 84 on a Hillside of the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, Determine the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt From CEQA as Set Out in this Repo —M. Williams 7:55* 3 Approval of a District-Wide Job Share Policy for Employees—S. Thielfoldt 4 Authorize Additional Lega l Fees in the matter of Fogarty. MROSD and MROSD v. Fogarty for the Law Firm of Miller, Starr& Regalia in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000; Authorize and Appropriate an Additional Source of Funds in the Amount of$35,000 from the New Land Purchases Account 8102-24 for Payment of said Legal Fees and Include this Appropriation at Mid-Year Budget Review and Amendment—S. Schectman 5 Approval of Letters SUI)porting, Senate Bill 203 (Allowing Sail Mateo COL111tV Voters to Decide if They Support a 1/8 Cent Sales Tax Increase)and Senate Bill 658 (Establishing Coastal Environmental Motor Vehicle Mitigation Program to Fund Projects to Mitigate Motor Vehicle linoacts on Coastal Resources)and Urging the Governor's Signature; Authorize Board President to Sign Letters in Support of SB 203 and SB 658—S. Thielfoldt REVISED CLAIMS 8:10* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent 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. CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED(IF NECESSARY) 8:30* 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 Chair 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. 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. Regional Open Si. .:e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Dear Mr. Mathew: Thank you for your letter received via facsimile on August 24, 2005 regarding the planting of redwood trees at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. We value the input of all of our constituents, especially those whose livelihoods and interests have direct relevance to the District. The Board of Directors reviewed yo ur letter at its regular meeting on September 14, 2005. y g g P Hill en plant redwood trees for a memorial rove at Wind H► O In your letter, you request permission top g y P Space Preserve. You also indicate that you would like to place a card with information about your service, including your contact information and the cost of trees, at the preserve. We appreciate your intent to rest ore habitat and improve the natural conditions on District preserves. In the past, we have purchased quality redwood trees from you to plant on our restoration projects and we will keep you in mind for any future needs. Unfortunately,the District cannot accommodate this request for many reasons. First, as a public agency,the District does not allow private individuals to sell or attempt to solicit or sell I goods or services on District lands. (See Regulations for Use of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Lands Section 600.1. A copy is enclosed.) Second, the District does not allow the planting of trees on District lands unless authorized for specific land or resource management purposes(see Regulations for Use of Mid enin ula Regional Open Space ace District Lands Section 702.1). Finally, ,we are r anization dedicated to protecting and League, a non-profit o I currently working with Save-the-Redwoodsg p g P g ri ima Creek Redwoods to create memorial roves at Pu s restoring redwood trees in their native habitats, g roves t memorialize existing nvironment o Open Space Preserve. We believe that this is an appropriate e g of redwood trees in a way that values District lands and its natural resources and benefits the community. prepared plans to restore and protect our The District has enacted resource management policies and prep p p I lands. To this end, we rely heavily on volunteers to work with the District on many restoration projects that often include tree planting. I urge you to consider participating in these projects if you have not done so already. We believe that it would be a great experience for someone such as yourself who cares about preserving habitat on the District's open space preserves. Thank you again for your interest in and concern about the District. Sincerely, Larry Hassett President Enclosure cc: MROSD Board of Directors 33o Distel Circle 650-6gi-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Dear MROSD, I am a concerned citizen with a history of appreciation of the local parks. But I am ready to take it to the next level by helping to preserve specifically Windy Hill through a program I have devised that preserves habitat with little overview from the District and with no capital expenditures. Normally, for habitat restoration someone would have to Jrmd native trees, take the time to plan a group to plant them, oversee the project, pay for the, trees, pay for the time of the rangers, and follow up and write reports of success or failure. "Preserving' takes time, paper-work, effort, and money. However, it is the primary goal of MROSD next to acquiring land. Instead, a small sign would be placed on the trailhead at Windy Hill and my card would have an e-mail address with some details of the memorial prograrri. The program is this: I will use the 4 foot tall native redwoods I have grown for planting a heritage grove next to a trail for a donor who would memorialize a loved one, someone who,has passed away, or as a tribute for the future and appreciation for the longevity of the trees. A small plaque would be dug into the ground; a memorial grove of nine trees together would reach to the sky. Redwoods grow best in groups or groves. The plaque would simply have the date and the person's name or family. The park receives natural restoration, and MROSD does not pay a cent for any of the trees or labor. I would charge $500. for each customer. I only ask to use the trail during the week with a wheelbarrow for the trees. I work part-time, so I would have time to do this during the week. I would water intermittently with 5 gallon water jugs in a wheelbarrow, also using trails for this purpose. J plan to have a ranger to plan out sites with me on a preliminary hike. I would not plant them on Windy Hill's grasslands. The shadiest areas, for example, are where the trees would grow. I have planted trees for my clients in the Santa Cruz Mountains, locally and across the Bay. I am an experienced redwood specialist and have mastered growing the trees from seed- attested by my large inventory inspected and certified by the County. Hikers and the environment alike benefit from the efforts I am conceptualizing. The best thing is, the District can begin to restore land effortlessly. MROSD should take the responsibility and action to appreciate this and how my plan benefits the community. Just walk into a redwood grove, and feel the beauty we are so lucky to have in the prime area to grow these gentle giants. They truly are "ever-green, ever-living." I will contact you in a week to get your reaction to my concept. sincerely, Mitch V. Matheu �vLk.R-- 5-0 5- [ ' � ! � ��~��U��U ��K� ��ace � ^ ~~zv^ ~ ~~" —'. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT | � � R-05'Q9 | MeciingO5-2O � � September l4, 2OO5 AGENDA ITEM ~ Approval of Application to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for Assistance with the Addition of the Peninsula Open Space Trust Lobitos Creek/Irish Ridge Property to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(San Mateo County &aaceaor`m Parcel Number OG6'24O'O20) ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS | Determine that tile recommended action ie exempt from the California En i onrocotu| Quality Act om set out in this Report. 2. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpellinsula Regional Open Space District approving the application for grant funds from the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the addition of the Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) Lobitos Creek/Irish Ridge property 1oPuhminno Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION(see attached map At your meeting Of June 22, 2005, You approved an amendment to a 1999 Habitat Conservation Fund Program grant that provided assistance in purchasing property in the Lohitoo Creek watershed as an addition to PUrisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(see Report R-05-70). The amendment consisted ofa request to include inthe grant u property recently purchased by POST and located adjacent � to the Preserve. Subsequently,the District's request tothe Habitat Conservation Fund Program was � denied and staff was encouraged io submit a new application for this project inthrpnognam`a2806'2O07 funding cycle. The Habitat Conservation pund (BCF) isustatewide grant program that provides $2 million annually under the California Wildlife Protection Act of|990. The monies are distributed to local agencies aa � 50 percent matching grants for acquisition, restoration, or enhancement ufwildlife habitat, and for trails � and programs that provide access to park and wildlife areas. The application deadline for the current � funding cycle is October 3,2005, and selection of recipients should be made by the end of January 2006. � Acquisition grants can be matched only by non-State funds or gifts of property made available as part of � the acquisition project. � � Funds are available for projects inaizockcQoriea. Four of the six categories are funded each year onu rotational basis. More than one project application can be submitted, but u project cun only be submitted � in one oftile four eligible categories in one year, even though it may qualify for more than one. The � categories are listed below,with those eligible fu,2006-2007 Oandin8 mbuv/n in bold print. 1' Amadmmma*mmSm}mmonidm and Trout Habitat 2. Deer and Mountain Lion Habitat 3. Rare,Endangered,Threatened or Fully Protected Species Habitat 4. Wildlife Corridors and Urban Trails 5. Wetland Habitat 6. Riparian Habitat � I i R-05-99 Page 2 The District is proposing to submit an application for this funding cycle in the Anadromous Salmonids and Trout Habitat category for a$500,000 matching grant to assist in purchasing the 183.48-acre Lobitos Creek/Irish Ridge property. You previously approved the purchase of this property, requesting staff to seek grant funds to offset as much as 86 percent of the cost of the project(see Report R-05-40). The District and POST have executed a Purchase Agreement and the property is in escrow. In the interim,the District is managing the property while attempting to secure grant funds. You approved entering into a License and Management Agreement with POST at the time you approved the amendment to the 1999 HCF grant contract(see Report R-05-70). The property consists of 183.48 acres of land adjacent to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Two predominant features of the property include the scenic top of Irish Ridge and the headwaters of Lobitos Creek, a spawning area for the federally threatened steelhead. Overall,the property presents an outstanding combination of resource and recreational values as a natural extension of the contiguous Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. In addition to its value as salmonid habitat,the creek and the adjoining land also provide critical habitat for red-legged frog, a second federally protected species, and for several species designated for special concern by the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch. Among its assets, the property has features supported by HCF in other categories: deer and mountain lion are present,the riparian corridors are healthy and dense,there is opportunity to expand the existing public trail system, and there is the potential for a regionally significant trail connection between ridge and coast. The property also offers considerable habitat diversity, including large alder-shaded riparian areas, small stands of old growth redwood and Douglas fir,chaparral-covered slopes, and grassland with marshy areas. The Preliminary Use and Management Plan approved as part of the purchase of the property will go into effect at the close of escrow and remain in effect until a Final Use and Management Plan is adopted. Within the Coastside Protection Area,the process for developing a Final Use and Management Plan involves conducting detailed resource inventories to be used in formulating resource management and public access plans; consultation with interested government officials, agencies and organizations; and an extensive public input process. In addition,when the land being considered for purchase includes existing agricultural use or has prime agricultural soil or is adjacent to lands in agricultural production,an agricultural production plan will be developed for the property. According to the GIS database for San Mateo County(updated in 2000 and the California Department of Conservation's Farmland Mapping and p ) P pP g Monitoring Program (FMMP),the POST property is not well-suited to the cultivation of agricultural crops. The property is not classified as Prime Agricultural Land, Unique Farmland,or Farmlands of Statewide Importance as shown on the FMMP. However, as the POST property lies adjacent to property where there is a cattle-grazing lease,the Final Use and Management Plan will include an agricultural production element that will ensure compatibility of resource management and public access plans with the adjacent cattle grazing operation. The FMMP does categorize the property as grazing land in which existing vegetation is suited to the grazing of livestock. Projects funded under the HCF program are not precluded from establishing or continuing grazing or other agricultural uses. Agricultural uses that are conducted in a manner that emphasizes resource protection, including conservation grazing,will be considered during the use and management planning process. These future land use decisions will be subject to public input and further environmental assessments in accordance with the Coastside Protection Program and to ensure land use decisions are consistent with ecological values. Primarily,the acquisition of this property furthers the District's earlier efforts to protect Lobitos Creek headwaters as anadromous salmonid habitat. In 1997, the District acquired the adjacent 481-acre property with a$420,500 grant from the HCF for the Lobitos Creek Headwaters Project. That property became part of Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and is now open to the public. A second HCF grant,which has not been completed as yet,was awarded in 1999 to acquire two small, but important, additional inholdings along Lobitos Creek and one of its tributaries. Approval of the grant application for R-05-99 Page 3 the Lobitos Creek/Irish Ridge project,and possible award of grant funding, would make the funds available to the District in the 2006 state budget appropriation, and the project could be completed as early as September 2006. CEOA COMPLIANCE The District has concluded that the action being recommended in this report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). The proposed action seeks a funding mechanism. Submitting an application to secure grant funds for a potential acquisition does not require the District to purchase the property nor expend the funds. Approval of this funding mechanism has no possible significant physical impact on the environment under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)and Sections 15378(a)and (b). Authorization to purchase the property was approved April 6, 2005 at which time the project was determined to be categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15316, 15317, 15325, and 15330(see Report R-05-40). Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Contact person: Same as above i RESOLUTION NO. 05- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 - UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 FOR THE PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST LOBITOS CREEK/IRISH RIDGE PROPERTY ACQUISITION WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of a portion of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, said application contains assurance with which the applicant must comply. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: l. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance for the above project. 2. Certifies that said applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application form. 3. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application,the required match, and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project. 4. Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and so on, which may be necessary to comply with the requirements of the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program. i i I i i Lobitos .reek/Irish Ridge Adition r r Golden Gate ional� " Recreation Area ( Nat Phlegei Estate t r , '� "�,. J S r `� r:t• Purisima Creek RedWOod 'X h f � , , pen Space Preserve - �1Huddart:, .f� CO ,t Park Of / '" Calrforrii � � Water, t ompany POST " j, , `M :UC Re ents f .... i � Proposed 183-acre � •, r - L 1 Property Addition EI`Carte de Mader� Creek n ;st �� it f r tom\ Gpen�� `Ce Preserve's l ;' � a -Zl �l f -t � ' ( •�� / " POST1 1. 1� I ter,. , r a � � ` 1 � �`` ,.�J ! �,� � �•� `. � s' C \� ``),' i " c , ter''::-=; •' ') '�,� � \�.n� � C/ �(� lC� ,J`�t`\� �\^,ti; (� .i. �-�,. ..i F e 0 0.25 0.5 1 i Exhibit A: Site Map Miles i Produced by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, August 2005 Scale 1:40,000 � ! Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � R-0j'g4 Meeting 05-20 September 14, 2005 � AGENDA I 2---- AGENDAITEM Approval of|liAht-of-VVuy Contract and Grant o[Easement 0m State ofCalifornia, Department of � Transportation (Caltrans)for Emergency Repairs to State Route 84 (La Honda Road)—La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve � ACTING GENERAL � � |. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt frorn the California � Environmental Quality Act(C2()A)ay set out in this report. � � � 2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the President of the Board or other appropriate otfiocr � to execute u}li&ht'nf-\Voy Contract and un Easement Deed over District land to Cu|truns for use for drainage and erosion improvements along State Route 84 on uoouthedy hillside of tile La � Honda Creek Open Space Preserve along the casthound lane o State Highway 84. � DISCUSSION � � In October |q07,you authorized u Right of Entry toCuhrmleto perform emergency repairs 1oStui � Highway 04adjacent toLu Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (See Report B-97-|4Q). The project ixl.5 miles southwest ofthe junction of Highway 84 with Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), and was required � due to earth onovcrncn1 that occurred after tile |gg6 winter storms. The repair project invo|vrdtbc installation of|5 horizontal drains on District land adiuc�n��u�h�cuothound |uncof8��cRuut� 84onu � ' � southerly hillside of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve followed by hydroseeding for erosion-control purposes. The hydn»oecdingconsisted of native ma1o,io|m rccnmnmnended by the District's Qonounue � Management Specialist. '[hc work was completed in 1997 and 1498, but the hillside has failed again, � necessitating creation ofamore comprehensive solution. � The additional repairs undertaken to reduce the potential of further rockfalls were I)removal of unstable rock and debris from the site followed by the installation of a wire mesh drapery system supported by steel � rock anchors and wire rope cable; 2) installation of perforated, plastic horizontal drainpipes to repair tile slide-damaged horizontal drainpipes; 3)upp|icudon within the highway right-of'wuyofun aesthetic wall- surface treu1nuentresennb|iuA local geology oil the face of the mhotovute surface; and 4) setting cable railing in nooncvote cup and installing it at tbe top of the oho\crcto surface. Other elements of the repair included � � the installation of roadway excavation, corrugated steel pipe, and u new drainage inlet e1 the top ofthe � slope improved drainage. � Because tile horizontal druinuCa|bonm installed are permanent facilities on District property, Cuhruna � � wishes to obtain long-term property rights from the District in the forin of a drainage easement. � Staff has determined that the granting oy this cuoemcntim in accord with Public Resources Code Section � � � � � R-05-94 Page 2 5540.6 as the use of the property continues to be for open space purposes. Caltrans is a public agency and the agreement undertakes the obligation of Public Resources Code Section5540.6. CEQA COMPLIANCE Project Description The item before you is the granting of a drainage easement in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. CEQA DETERMINATION Project Determination under CEQA The project is categorically exempt under Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Categorical Exemption 15305—Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitations. The project consists of issuance of an easement to permit a minor encroachment on District lands. TERMS The Right-of-Way Contract sets forth the terms and conditions of the agreement, including the District granting a drainage easement to Caltrans. Caltrans will be solely responsible for maintenance of the drainage facilities. The agreement provides consideration for the grant of easement in the amount of $1,000, plus accrued interest of$375.96 from the time of their original entry for a total payment of $1,375.96. Prepared by: John P. Dickey, Real Property Specialist Contact person: Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager r RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT- OF-WAY CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OR OTHER APPROPRIATE OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT DEED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING THE TRANSACTION(LA HONDA CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE-CALTRANS) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby accepts the Right-of-Way Contract("Agreement")with the State of California for District land required by the emergency repairs to State Route 84(La Honda Road), and authorizes the President of the Board or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute the Easement Deed granting the real property interests being conveyed by the District. Section Three. The Board of Directors finds and determines that the granting of this Easement is consistent with Section 5540.6 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California Section Four. The General Manager is authorized to execute any other documents necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. La Honda Creek Allen l`ookoN 0 r ElCorte de Madera '✓ �' i �°' Creek Redwoods C) r�� G`i •. `! m e � 1 \Entry Gate � a � i NO CARS f BEYOND;®. ( '` PULLOUT etG THE L_.. ! .CARETAKE uoo" f \\ : OLD GROWTH�'� REDWOOD , foo tFP �. `.._, roposed �� iJ CAL Trans E. l - La Honda Creek lEasement ' Open Space Preserve d 1 ; POST Djerass.i Conservation Resident i ov,o R Easement F _ � � 1 l Artists ` I POST, (Driscoll Ranch) i 7 Exhibit A: PROJECT LOCATION MAP SCALE: APPROX. 1" - 2,000' j Produced by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, August 2005 N G:/Prolectf/Rancho San_Antonio/RSA_Vicinity_Partds REGIONAL OPEN SPACE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-100 Meeting 05-20 September 14, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Approval of a District-wide Job Share Policy ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached Job Share Policy for District employees. DISCUSSION Two employees of the District requested the possibility of a job-share arrangement. The District did not currently have a mechanism for such a program, but began studying the possibility of job sharing for District staff. As part of the negotiations for the 2003 Memorandum of Agreement with the represented employees, the District included a Side Letter Agreement, which stated that if a job share program were approved by the Board, such a program, via the policy, would be available to Union members. Job share programs offer options for employees to meet their personal and family needs. In return, employers often benefit by retention of valued, experienced employees, reduced turnover and reduced absenteeism. The attached Job Share Policy represents a program which is designed for smaller agencies, such as the District, with appropriate safeguards to assure that the administrative burdens inherent in job share arrangements would be kept to a minimum. This policy was reviewed, originally with the two employees who requested a job share arrangement, and has been discussed with the Policy Review Committee. District staff also conducted two "meet and confers" with the represented employees regarding this policy. Prepared by: Sally Thielfoldt, Acting General Manager Contact person: Same as above Attachment Regional Open ,, -ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Job Share Policy PURPOSE STATEMENT The District recognizes that reduced work schedules may meet some employees' personal and family needs and may result in benefits to the District such as retention of valued employees, reduced turnover, and reduced absenteeism. The purpose of this Job Share policy is to help meet some of these goals and objectives. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS Definition Job sharing is an agreement where two people share the responsibilities of one position. These two employees agree to fully relinquish their full-time status (40 hours a week) so that each person may work on a shared time basis totaling 40 hours per week. Because of the potential burdens on District resources, i.e. human resources, payroll, supervision, training, and management, the number of job share positions shall be determined b the General Manager and I g J p Y will normallybe limited to no more than two job share positions (involving a total of 4 J ( g employees) in the District at any one time. Applicability/Qualifications for Job Share Existing employees wishing to participate in job sharing must be current, regular, full time employees of the District for a minimum of one year, be fully trained, have satisfactorily completed probation, and have the most recent two performance evaluation(s) with no below standard ratings and/or notable performance issues. Each individual must be qualified to fill the proposed shared position. Job share positions shall not ordinarily be available for supervisory positions. Application/Approval Each job-sharing request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the District operations will be adversely effected by the job share agreement. The General Manager, at his/her sole discretion, shall approve all job share arrangements. Two employees wishing to job share shall submit a written request to their Department Manager. If approved by the Department Manager, the request will be forwarded to the General Manager. The decision of the General Manager is final, as noted in Section 8. Job Share Policy Page I Program Guidelines 1. Benefits Job sharing employees will continue to receive all benefits provided to regular employees on a pro-rated basis, except that health, dental and vision benefits require a minimum of half time employment per pay period. 2. Overtime for non-exempt employees Scheduling for job share hours shall not, in itself, result in overtime hours. Overtime shall be paid in accordance with existing law, rules and procedures, which would include prior approval by the supervisor for any overtime worked. 3. Credited Years of Service i longevity a Years of service that are credited for the purposes of vacation accrual g evit y pay or other service credit related benefits shall be based upon the number of full time equivalent hours of work. Service credit for PERS retirement benefits shall be based upon PERS rules. 4. Request for Return to Full-time Status If one member of the job-share team wants to return to full time status, that employee shall have no guarantee or right to return to full-time status, but will be considered, if qualified and appropriate, for any vacant position, (at the respective salary of that position), as such a position becomes available. The job share employee ma be subject P ) JY J to a recruitment process for such a vacant position, if the vacant position is in a different and/or higher classification than the employee currently holds. 5. Change of Job Share Participants If one member of the job-share team leaves District employment or the job-share position for any reason, the remaining job-share member shall return to full-time work status beginning as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the job share partner has left employment if there was two weeks notice given, or 45 days if there was no advance notice given. 6. Revocation If the District determines that revocation is necessary for the efficient/effective operation of District business, the District reserves the right to revoke a job share arrangement and return the position back to a single, full-time position. Revocation of the job share agreement would require 90 days written notification by the General Manager. This period of time is deemed sufficient for the job share employees to find alternative employment. The revocation of a job share arrangement does not constitute a layoff and Job Share Policy Page 2 does not give the affected employees any layoff rights. In the event the revocation results in the loss of a shared position, the General Manager shall primarily consider seniority in determining which employee shall remain in the position, and the other employee shall be placed on a re-employment list for their current classification and for each lower classification previously held. As vacancies become available, the displaced employee will be afforded the opportunity to fill the vacancy in district seniority order. 7. Training/Equipment/Materials Costs In the event the District would incur additional costs as a result of the job share position, the District may ask the participants to pay part or all of the additional costs, which would be reflected in the "Job Share Acceptance of Terms" form (see Section 9). If the job-share employee is required to pay for any equipment as a result of the job share arrangement, that employee may keep such equipment upon his/her separation from District employment. 8. Participation in Program Job sharing is a privilege, not a right. Participation in the program is voluntary and does not constitute or create an entitlement or a vested right to continued employment or continued employment in a job-sharing position. A request for reconsideration of an application, or revocation of a job share arrangement may be made in writing to the General Manager within 15 calendar days of notification of the General Manager's decision. The General Manager's decision, (which shall be made within 15 calendar days of receipt of a written reconsideration request), is final, and is not subject to any appeal or grievance procedure. 9. Acceptance Acceptance of the above conditions in writing will be required in order to proceed with the establishment of the job share position. All parties will indicate their acceptance by signing the "Job Share Acceptance of Terms" form. A copy of this signed policy and form will be kept in each employee's personnel file. Job Share Policy Page 3 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-98 Meeting 05-20 September 14, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Authorize Additional Legal Fees in the Matter of Fogarty vs. MROSD and MROSD v. Fogarty for the Law Firm of Miller, Starr & Regalia in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 GENERAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATIONS `5M 1. Authorize Additional Legal Fees in the matter of Fogarty v. MROSD and MROSD v. Fogarty for the law firm of Miller, Starr & Regalia in an amount not to exceed $35,000, for a total of$70,000. 2. Authorize and appropriate an additional source of funds in the amount of$35,000 from the New Land Purchases account 8102-24 for payment of said legal fees and include this appropriation at mid-year budget review and amendment. DISCUSSION The District is currently involved in litigation and legal matters that required the outside legal services of a firm specializing in real estate litigation. The General Counsel evaluated the qualifications and fees of several firms and recommended that the Board authorize the General Manager to retain the law firm of Miller, Starr& Regalia to best represent the District in these matters. On June 1, 2005, the Board approved the retention of Miller, Starr& Regalia and authorized an initial expenditure of$10,000 for these services (See Report No. R-05-64.) On July 27, 2005, the Board approved an additional expenditure for legal fees of$25,000 (see Report No. R-05-84). The litigation costs before the Board tonight arise out of Fogarty v. MROSD San Mateo County Superior Court No. CIV 4419345 and the District's cross-complaint in the matter. In September 2004, the District was sued by Thomas Fogarty and Angela Macfarlane, residents of property adjacent to the Coal Creek Open Space Preserve. The matter concerned two issues: First, the plaintiffs' claim to a deeded easement over Preserve lands that would permit construction of an improved road on Preserve lands, and, second, the parties' disagreement about the uses allowed under a conservation easement granted to the District over a portion of the plaintiffs' property. This easement, originally granted to POST in 1982 and approved by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, was designed to preserve the easement area in its natural condition as open space. The plaintiffs contend the terms of the easement would also permit construction of an improved road through the easement area. R-05-98 Page 2 The District tendered defense of this matter to its title insurer, First American Title Company. The title company agreed to provide the defense to Fogarty's complaint. However, the title company does not have an obligation to protect the public's rights under the provisions of the conservation easement. As a result, Miller Starr was retained to file a cross-complaint in the lawsuit seeking to prevent a violation of the conservation easement. The District's title company is paying the costs of defense of the lawsuit. The District is paying the costs of prosecuting the cross-complaint. This litigation has been quite active. A mediation session was held on May 26, 2005 and was unsuccessful despite the best efforts of the District to reach a mutually acceptable settlement in the matter. The plaintiffs cancelled a second scheduled follow-up mediation session. Counsel for the plaintiffs, the District and its title company have concluded that the matter will require resolution at trial. Trial is currently set for September 13, 2005. Trial preparation and discovery is underway. Deposition of key witnesses began on July 25 and 26, 2005 and depositions of other witnesses and other forms of discovery are anticipated to continue into September. The pretrial preparation and trial will inevitably entail increased costs. Therefore, the General Counsel requests that the Board appropriate and approve funds for these services in an additional amount not to exceed $35,000. Additional funds for these services will need to be appropriated from Real Property Department Budget Category 8102-24 (New Land Purchases). This appropriation will be included in the Board's mid-year budget review and amendment. Prepared by: Susan Schectman, General Counsel Contact Person: Same as above Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-101 Meeting 05-20 September 14, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Approvalpp of Letters Supporting g g Senate Bill 203 and Senate Bill 658 and Urging the Governor's Signature ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS , 1. Authorize the Board President to sign a letter supporting SB 203 (enabling San Mateo County voters to determine whether they support a 1/8 cent sales tax increase for County parks and recreation) and urging the Governor's signature; and 2. Authorize the Board President to sign a letter supporting SB 658 (establishing the Coastal Environmental Motor Vehicle Mitigation Program to fund projects to mitigate motor vehicle impacts on coastal resources); and urging the Governor's signature. j DISCUSSION SB 203 Parks and recreation programs throughout San Mateo County have not been funded at even near optimal levels for many years. As a non-mandated service, this is one of the few areas that can be and has been severely reduced during budget crises. The results are staffing reductions, reduced land purchases for critical parks and open space, deferred maintenance, reduced gardening and landscaping services, longer intervals between litter pick-up and bathroom cleaning, and removal or closure of facilities that need repair or do not meet safety standards. In response to these needs, the Parks for the Future Committee, a wide-ranging group including nonprofits, cities, the County of San Mateo and special districts, including the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, has been working on this issue for over two years. Current law provides counties the authority to seek similar sales tax increases in one-fourth cent increments. SB 203 would enable San Mateo County to ask voters for a one-eighth cent sales tax increase— less than allowed under current law. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District would be included as a recipient in the estimated $16.5 million annual revenues generated by this sales tax, if approved by the voters. SB 203 requires a high voter threshold and accountability, requiring both an expenditure plan describing the parks and recreation purposes for which revenues will be dedicated and approval from two-thirds of San Mateo County voters. With these protections, SB 203 garnered bi- partisan support in the Legislature and was passed on September 2, 2005. R-05-101 Page 2 The bill is now before the Governor for signature. The Acting General Manager's recommendation is that the Board of Directors authorize the Board President to sign the attached letter in support of SB 203 and urging the Governor to sign it. SB 658 On September 8, 2005, the Legislature passed SB 658 to establish the Coastal Environment Motor Vehicle Mitigation Program. This Program seeks to redress the impact of cars and roads on California, Program s 20 coastal counties. The would: • Assess a small user fee (up to $6 annually) on registered vehicles within the 20 coastal and Bay Area counties; • Allow counties to opt in so that participation would be fully voluntary; • Return the benefits of the fees generated by each county to that county; • Provide funds for local efforts to improve water quality, provide recreation and public access to the coast, and protect habitat and open space; • Generate up to $112 Million annually for Program projects. Motor vehicle use and related infrastructure of roads,parking lots, and bridges have a significant impact on our fragile coastal resources resulting in adverse impacts to water, causing erosion, increasing invasive species, and interfering with fish and wildlife migration. This Program would ask motor vehicle owners to pay a small fee to mitigate vehicle impacts on the coast. The Program could fund long-term solutions to coastal erosion by removing road-related impediments to natural sediment flows, help provide natural pollutant filters through wetlands restoration, secure conservation and agricultural easements on impacted lands, and increase public access to the coast. For an annual cost comparable to a few gallons of gas, this Program would enable coastal and Bay Area residents to help create a solution to sustaining the natural resources that keep the coast California's crown jewel. The Acting General Manager recommends that the Board authorize the Board President to sign the attached letter in support of SB 658 and urge the Governor to sign the bill. Prepared by: Sally Thielfoldt, Acting General Manager Contact Person: Same as above Attachments � September |5, 2005 � � � The Honorable Arnold � Governor of<�u|ifhrniu ~~ � State Capitol Building � Sacramento, CA 95814 � Re: 8B 203 (Simmitiamwith Principal Co-Authors Senator Speier,AmmmmmblymmcmmbermMmVNn, � Ruskin,Yee)-- Dear Governor 8ohv/urzenegQer: ()n behalf mfMidpeoinmu|aRegional Open Space District, l respectfully request Your signature on S8 203. S{3 203 n/nu|d allow 8un Mateo County voters—through otn/o-thinjo vote requirement—to decide � whether to support parks and recreation activities in Sun Mateo County through u one-eighth cont increase � of the County`s sales tax. � Parks and recreation programs play u orhiou| role in supporting our communities in areas like public safety, health and the environment. ln one park alone(San Bruno Mountain State and County Purk), |4 � species of rare and endangered plant life and four threatened and endangered butterflies are found. Despite increasing demand for parks and recreation services like those at Sail Bruno Mountain, Sun � Mateo County does not have the funds to meet parks and recreation program needs. Staff reductions in 2004rcou|\ed in the closure of numerous facilities within the parks and the complete closure of 4 parks 3 days uweek last summer. Cities within thc County have similar funding needs. � Recognizing the growing challenge of adequately funding parks programs, a wide-ranging group of local � leaders including interested residents, and representatives from nonprofits, cities,the County and special districts have been working for over two years to meet the County's parks funding needs. 0B2O3 represents okey step in that effort. S8 203 unties the hands of our local leaders to solve thc local challenge mf funding parks and recreation pro&ranom. � Current law provides counties tile authority to seek similar sales tax increases in one-fourth cent increments. 8B 203 would enable Son Mateo County to ask voters for uone-eighth cent tax increase— less than allowed in ounoni law. Requiring both all expenditure plan describing the parks and recreation purposes for which revenues will be dedicated and approval from two-thirds of Sail Mateo County voters, S8 203 requires uhigh voter threshold and accountability. With these protections, S{3 203 garnered bi- partisan support inthe Legislature. Again, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District supports SB 203 and respectfully requests your � signature. Sincerely, � Lurn'Buoae�, Prcukdcnt ' Board ofDirectors � cc: Sail Mateo County State Lcgmm``eou|u.-oimn � Julia avtt,San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation Ralph oum`Public Policy Advocates � muoyo Board o/Directors � � � September l5, 20U5 � The Honorable Arnold Scbvvurzeuegger Governor ofCalifornia State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA950l4 Re: BB65@—SUPPORT/SIGN Dear Governor Schv/onucnoggec (}n behalf of the Midpeninmu|a Regional Open Space District, | urge you to sign SB6j8, authorizing the Coastal Environment Motor Vehicle Mitigation P,n&runn to u||ov/counties adjacent to the coast and San Francisco Bay tocollect up to $6 per vehicle to fund projects that mitigate for the adverse environmental impacts of motor vehicles and their associated infrastructure. As you may know, counties on the coast of California and the San Francisco Bay Area contain 77%of the state's population. This econornically important area offers an attractive environment for businesses and tourism to flourish. Correspondingly, the motor vehicle infrastructure tnsupport this important economic area continues togrow. Currently, the state has u program to address the air quality impacts nfmotor vehicles, but there is no cornparable program for addressing a wide range of other significant impacts of motor vehicles and their related infrastructure of roads, bridges, levees, culverts,and public parking areas. These impacts include water pollution, flooding and erosion, habitat destruction, and elimination of critical fish and wildlife habitat connections. The Coastal Environment Motor Vehicle Mitigation Program would provide local funds to reduce, prevent, and remnediutothese adverse environmental impacts, maintaining the attractiveness of the California ocean and coast for Californians and etu10 visitors toenjoy. SB 658 is fully self-funded and uses existing agencies for program administration. Each county can choose to participate by^`opdnQ-in"tothe program, where asmall user fee(tip tn$6) im assessed annually on registered vehicles within that county. This fee is then returned totile "opted-in"county, who can then direct funds to those local progrunnm that itdccma valuable in addressing tile environmental impacts from motor vehicles io its Community. This bill places no financial burden onthe State government and u1the same time u|\ov/u county governments to contribute in un innovative, voluntary program to mitigate the impacts of motor vehicles. California's coast imu defining feature and major attraction of our Golden State. It is imperative for our state, with our burgeoning population and increased usage ofmntor vehicles,to put in place afunding program to prevent and mitigate tile environmental impacts of inotor vehicle infrastructure for the coastal region and the San Francisco f\uy area. SB 658 is thc right choice for the fu/uoe and future Californians, and deserves your signature. Sincerely, LurryBomoen, President Board of Directors cc Ralph Bcinu, Public Policy Advocates MQOSD Board of Directors � Regional Open 5, ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: Sally Thielfoldt, Assistant General Manager DATE: September 9, 2005 �I RE: FYI s I � c�aEaRER, TREE August 16, 2005 The Honorable Mike Chrisman, Chair California Ocean Protection Council. California Resources Agency 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 Sacramento, CA 9581.4 Dear Secretary Chrisman: We are writing to encourage your support for Senate Bill 658 (Kuehl)--The Coastai Environment Motor Vehicle Mitigation Program. This bill will establish a coordinated, voluntary, state-local partnership to mitigate the degradation of our coasts and ocean caused by motor vehicles. California's coast is the defining feature of our Golden State. And sustaining the health of our coast is essential to maintaining the health of our oceans. Unfortunately, many of the adverse impacts to California's coast and ocean come from motor vehicles and their infrastructure. These diverse impacts contribute significantly to water pollution, erosion and flooding,proliferation of invasive aquatic species, and interference with fish and wildlife migration. Under the Coastal Environment Motor Vehicle Mitigation Program, each eligible County could choose to assess a small fee(up to$6)upon motor vehicles in their county. The benefits of the fee would be returned to the county of origin through a variety of mitigation projects to be determined by the Coastal Conservancy, the counties and their local partners. Examples of projects and activities that the program could fund include: Reducing pollutants from entering our coastal waters from direct and nonpoint sources. Creating long-term solutions to coastal erosion by removing road-related impediments to historic natural sediment flows Providing natural filters for pollutants through wetlands restoration Securing conservation easements on impacted coastal lands Although motor vehicle owners pay a small fee to mitigate air quality impacts, no comparable program exists to address the profound impacts upon our ocean and coasts. Through this legislation, our neglected coasts and ocean can receive the focused and sustained attention they require. For the annual cost of a couple of gallons of gas, coastal residents can help sustain the natural resources that keep our coast California's crown jewel. For these reasons, we urge your support for Senate Bill 658. Sincerely, Paul Mason Darla Guenzler Warner Chabot Sierra Club California California Council of Land Trusts Ocean Conservancy Kate Wing Steve Aceti Julia Levin NRDC California Coastal Coalition Audubon California Pete Price Chuck Mills Leslie Mintz CLCV Trust for Public Land Heal the Bay Melva Bigelow Virgil Welch Dan Jacobson The Nature Conservancy Planning and Conservation League Environment California Suzanne Easton Dan Silver David Lewis Bay Area Open Space Council Endangered Habitats League Save the Bay Laura Cohen Audrey Rust Grant Davis Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Peninsula Open Space Trust The Bay Institute Scott Dosick Patricia Martz Marla Morrissey California Association of California Cultural Resource Morro Estuary Local Conservation Corps Preservation Alliance Greenbelt Alliance Bruce Saito Claire Schlotterbeck Martha Ozonoff Los Angeles Conservation Corps Hills for Everyone California ReLeaf Barbara Dye Michael Feeney Deborah Jones Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Trust for Lakeside's River Land Conservancy Santa Barbara County Park Conservancy Ann Muscat Steve Harris Gerald Chapman Catalina Island Conservancy Mountains Restoration Trust Balsa Chica Land Trust Jon Libby Lois Lutz Rhonda Berry Ventana Wilderness Alliance Redwood Coast Land Conservancy Our City Forest Elisabeth M. Brown, Ph.D Kelly Quirke Gail Church Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. Friends of the Urban Forest Tree Musketeers Richard Hawley Joan O'Keefe Sharyn Romano Greenspace—The Atascadero,Native Hollywood/Los Angeles Cambria Land Trust Tree Association Beautification Team Cindy McCall Jean Nagy Sharon Burnham Santa Barbara County ReLeaf Huntington Beach Tree Society Tri-Valley Conservancy Cc: Council Members Regional Open S ce --------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT r INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM f To: C. Britton, General Manager From:. M. Williams, Real Property Manager Date: August 23, 2005 Subject: Portola Valley Investments ("Dennis Martin Road") Property Addition to Thornewood Open Space Preserve The Judgment Quieting Title to Dennis Martin Road was recorded for the subject transaction on August 18, 2005 and title to and possession to Dennis Martin Road consisting of approximately 3.26-acres passed to the District. As part of this transaction, the District obtained six (6) quitclaim deeds from abutting owners to Dennis Martin Road and a quiet title action was completed perfecting District title to Dennis Martin Road on May 10, 2005. DEDICATION&ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Preserve County Ownership Status: Board Approval Date & & Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, & Area A.P.N. Mgmt Agreement) Resolution Number Thornewood San Mateo Portola Investments 3.26 Fee N/A No APN Dedication Date Mgmt.Status: & Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU, Status(Intended or Type Purchase Price GIS Code or Other) Withheld) August 18,2005 Open N/A N/A Misc.Notes: A commitment was made to the District's Board of Directors to initiate and prepare a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for future access and management of Dennis Martin Road as part of the Thornewood Open Space Preserve involving the Town of Woodside,the neighbors and the public. cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations—See Misc.Notes Accounting Planning—See Misc.Notes Public Affairs 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org ORflOEEST Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open S,, ce ----------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT August 25, 2005 Nadine Hitchcock Manager San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, Ilth Floor Oakland CA 94612 Dear Nadine: On behalf of District, I would like to thank you very much for your presentation at the August 24, 2005 Board meeting. We enjoyed hearing about the Program's accomplishments throughout the Bay Area, and the incredible leveraging of the grant funds dispersed. I am sure our Board found it interesting to learn about the grant process and how our agency has benefited from the various subprograms. We are pleased to continue to maintain our close relationship as a public agency partner in your endeavor to preserve open space throughout the Bay Area coastal and bay land regions. Sin rely, L. raig Britt n General Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org ffFAEE�T Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton �� I Regional Open Sp ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT August 26, 2005 The Honorable Joseph Simitian Via Facsimile: 916 323-4529 State Capitol, Room 4062 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: AB 1234 - SUPPORT Dear Senator Simitian: Please vote "aye" on AB 1234, a measure to provide reforms in the areas of compensation and ethics training for local governments. AB 1234 seeks to provide more transparency to local governments and accountability to the public as a response to some recent high profile incidents regarding local government entities. The measure contains three key provisions to "sunshine" the activities of local government officials. 1. It includes new provisions for ethics training for local government officials and designated employees. 2. It clarifies the rules pertaining to compensation to members of a local government legislative body for attendance at authorized meetings and conferences. 3. It sets guidelines for reimbursement of members of a local government legislative body for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, such as travel, meals, and lodging. AB 1234 has received bi-partisan support in both houses and deserves your vote. S. f . L. Craig Britton General Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocates 33o Distel Circle 650-6gi-1200 Info@openspace.org BOAR D OF DI REc TORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton � REGIONAL OPEN SPACE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT August 20, 2OO5 The Honorable Arnold Suhwmocegge, Governor ofCalifornia State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: 8|0203 (Simuitimnwith Principal Co-Authors Senator Speier,Assemblymen)hers Mullin, Ruskin,Yee)-- Dear Governor 8oh*urzencggcc On behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I respectfully request your signature on SB 203. SB 203 would allow San Mateo County voters—through a two-thirds vote reqUirement—to decide whether to increase the County's sales tax by one-eighth cent to generate revenue for parks and recreation activities throughout Sun Mateo County. Parks and recreation programs throughout San Mateo County have not been funded at even near optimal levels for many ycum. As a non-in an dated service, this is one of the few areas that can be and have been severely reduced during budget crises. The results are staffing reductions, reduced land purchases for critical parks and open space, deferred maintenance, reduced gardening and landscaping services, longer � intervals between litter pick-up and bathroom cleaning, and removal or closure of facilities that need � � repair ordo not mec{safety standards. � In response to these needs, Parks for the Future Committee, u wide-ranging group including nonprofits, cities,the County of San Mateo and upcoiu| districts, inc|udingMidpeninSu|a Regional Open Space, has � been working on this issue for over two yeuro Current law provides coundeathe authority toseek similar � � sales tax inu,cuncm in one-fourth cent increments. SB 203 Would enable Son Mateo County to ask voters for aone-eighth cent tax increase—less than allowed under current law. S8 203 requires u high voter threshold and accountability, requiring both an expenditure plan describing � the parks and recreation purposes for which revenues will be dedicated and approval from two-thirds of � San Mateo County voters. With these protections, SB 203 garnered bi-partisan support in the Legislature. � Again, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District strongly Supports SB 203 and You are respectfully urged tosign it into law. 8inucre|}\ L. Craig Britton � General Manager cc: MROqD Board ofDirectors Julia Bott, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation Ross Nakasone, County of San Mateo Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocate Regional Open Slace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT August 29, 2005. The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: AB 1234—REQUEST SIGNATURE Dear Governor Schwarzenegger: On behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I respectfully request your signature on AB 1234, a measure to provide reforms in the areas of compensation and ethics training for local governments. AB 1234 seeks to provide more transparency to local governments and accountability to the public as a response to some recent high profile incidents regarding local government entities. The measure contains three key provisions to "sunshine" the activities of local government officials. 1. It includes new provisions for ethics training for local government officials and designated employees. 2. It clarifies the rules pertaining to compensation to members of a local government legislative body for attendance at authorized meetings and conferences. 3. It sets guidelines for reimbursement of members of a local government legislative body for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, such as travel, meals, and lodging. AB 1234 has received bi-partisan support. Again, on behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, you are respectfully urged to sign AB 1234 into law. Since e , L. Craig Britton General Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocates 33o Distel Circle 650-6gr-i2oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open S, re 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: C.Britton, General Manager From: M. Williams,Real Property Manager ' / L` Date: August 31, 2005 ' �1 Subject: POST(Miramontes Ridge)Property Addition to Mills Creek Open Space Preserve(Temporarily Named) Escrow closed for the subject transaction on August 30,2005 and title to and possession of this 675.73-acre property passed to the District. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendations as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of June 29,2005. DEDICATION&AC UISITION CHART INFORMATION Preserve County Ownership Status: Board Approval Date& & & Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, Resolution Number Area A.P.N. Mgmt Agreement) San Mateo 056-440- Mills Creek 010,060,070, Peninsula Open Space 675.73 Fee June 29,2005 056-450-020 and Trust Res.No. 05-19 067-310-140 Dedication Date Mgmt.Status: & Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU,or Status(Intended or Type Purchase Price GIS Code Other) Withheld August 30,2005 Closed Intended Bargain Grant $2,050,000 Sale Gift $2,598,000 $4,648,000 Misc.Notes: 1. District was awarded a grant in the amount of$2,050,000 from the San Francisco Bay Conservancy Program of the California Coastal Conservancy("Conservancy"). The fair market appraised value of the property is$4,648,000. value of the su bject property of$2 598 000. POST made a gift of the balance of the fair marketJ p p Y , 2. The Fire Service Fee will be$887.78 as required by the Agreement Between San Mateo County and the 0 District(Regarding Fire Services ). The fire services fee will increase 2 0 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space ( g g ) annually. 3. The Grant Deed is subject to a Deed Restriction with the Conservancy memorializing the conditions of the Grant Agreement(copy attached). 4. Planning The Grant Agreement also requires that the District meet the following conditions: 1.Sign plan acknowledging the Conservancy and 2.Prepare and implement a Public Access and Trail Plan for docent led hikes and permit system(copies attached) 5. Operations: Install gate at patrol road access on POST(Madonna Creek)property coordinated through POST and with POST's agricultural tenant. cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Accounting Planning Public Affairs 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200 ace.or ens ®R668T Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosdQopenspace.org • Web site:www.o p p g Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton I Regional Open Si :-e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 9, 2005 The Honorable Liz Kniss, Chair The Honorable Donald Gage The Honorable Blanca Alvarado The Honorable Peter McHugh The Honorable James Beall, Jr. Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 70 West Hedding Street San Jose CA 95110 Dear Supervisors: On behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would like to submit the following fort to _ supports the Co unt s of alignment. The Dist rict su o comments on the proposed Stanford S 1 trail alignm pp Y work with the community, other agencies, and Stanford to ensure that the S-1 trail alignment is consistent with the Countywide Trails Master Plan and the requirements for safe, recreational trails. Although the District still believes that the S-1-E alignment,which has been eliminated from at th is time best meets the requirements of the Trails Master Plan and is the considerationq recreationally and environmentally superior alternative; we are not opposed to the S-1-C trail alignment recommended by County Staff. However,we request that any new S-1 trail south of Junipero Serra be unpaved so that it does not detract from the rural nature of the surrounding lands. Permit approved b the Board of Supervisors in December 2000 required Stanford The Gener al Use Pe P T pP Y -1 and C-1 trails within one ear from that approval. Due to the on-going dedicate the S pp to dedi Y constraints associated with the alignment of the C-1 trail,we urge the Board to move forward as soon as possible with the dedication and construction of the S-1 trail separately from the C-1 trail along Alpine ine Road. Given that Stanford's dedication, construction and maintenance of public recreational trails is required mitigation for the adverse environmental impacts caused by implementation of the development rights granted, dedication of the S-1 trail without delay is the most responsible and appropriate action to take. Thank you for your consideration of the District's comments and recommendations. We look forward to our continued collaboration to establish a regional public trail system. Sincerely, No✓nette Hanko, Director Ward 5 Board of Directors, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District NH:cw:jb Cc: MROSD Board of Directors Regional Open , _ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager ,� DATE: September 14, 2005 ! I RE: FYI's I I i i I // FOHF.ST wxi I.!:.�FHEk MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Memorandum Date: 9/9/05 To: Craig Britton CC: Cathy Woodbury, Duncan Simmons, File From: Ana Ruiz RE: Waterfowl Hunting on USFWS ponds, north of Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area The USFWS is in the process of implementing the following actions to open their ponds (former Cargill salt ponds) to waterfowl hunters this year: 1. The ponds will be open to hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the waterfowl hunting season; this year, the hunting season begins approximately October 22 and ends in January 2. A new gate will be added on the levee road just beyond the Crittenden Lane bridge that will have a combination lock for vehicle passage and a pedestrian opening for trail use (refer to map) 3. On the morning of each hunting day, USFWS officers will determine whether or not the levee road is passable by vehicle and if so, will place a combination lock on the new gate 4. Waterfowl hunters will need to apply for a seasonal hunting permit at the start of the hunting season, at which time they will be given the gate's combination lock number 5. Waterfowl hunters will need to leave a boat onsite once the hunting season begins, and will need to leave the boat on the USFWS property throughout the hunting season in order to be allowed to hunt in the ponds 6. No shooting will be allowed from the levee roads; shooting will only be allowed on boat, behind the blinds located in the ponds 7. Each morning, hunters will register at an onsite registration"booth"where they will reserve the blind that they will use for the day Otir Mission "To acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity; protect and restore the natural environment; and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education." 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos -California- (W)650-691-1200- (F)650-691-0485-www.openspace.org September 9,2005 8. USFWS will place signs on the levee road gate informing the public that hunting is allowed on USFWS lands during the hunting season and that the levee road is also an open public trail. 9. Signs will also be placed at the Stevens Creek Trail and levee road crossing (possibly a stop sign) and the vegetation at this intersection will be pruned to improve lines of sight and increase public safety 10.No hunting signs will be placed along the levee road up to the USFWS property 11.The USFWS expects no more than 50 people a day with approximately 2 people per vehicle (25 vehicles max/day) 12.Hunters will be allowed to park off the levee road,just outside the inner levee gates (see map) 13.The District will need to supply a combination lock to be placed on the new levee road gate in order to maintain access Bay Trail comments - as part of the larger South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, the USFWS is considering locating a Bay Trail alignment through this area to connect the Bay Trail north of Moffett Field. Clyde Morris stated that the Bay Trail and hunting use may not be in conflict and that it may be possible to accommodate both uses in this area. He did mention that the USFWS must provide for wildlife-oriented public uses, of which hunting is one of six priority wildlife-oriented uses. He is also aware of the Moffett Field/Site 25 project and would not expect to open a permanent Bay Trail segment through this area until (1) the cleanup at Site 25 is completed, and (2) the District and NASA have determined where a levee should be located (i.e. outboard of both properties, or across District property and outboard of NASA property). There may be a temporary Bay Trail segment that is identified beforehand as part of the Salt Pond Restoration Project. Page 2 of 2 '1 STEVENS CREEK SHORELINE NATURE STUDY AREA MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT USFWS POND ABI USFWSUSFWS ' P POND A2W POND Al ' 1< m m x USFWS 0 POND A2E v - ► STEVENS CREEK MOUNTAIN VIEW , S_H'ORELINE;NATURE 1 SHORELINE PARK 1 PEDESTRIAN ► BRIDGE 1 � I 1 � I � ` AMPHITHEATRE 1 �- CRITTENDEN LANE 5C01 NEW GATE W I y� Z N--ITREE � O 9� cc FARM N O y 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 p7 Mile Fromm: To: Dottynhughgaol.com Sent: Friday, September 13. 2OO5 Subject: trail connection � � � |will pass your favorable comments on to the Board of Directors; I'm always so glad to � hear from aoum�um�d � � satisfied � � � From: To: Sent: Friday, September U2. 2O8512:O4PIVI � Subject: trail connection � � Dear Mr. Britton Thanks for your letters re the recently reopened trail connection between � lower Spring Ridge and the Meadow Trail on Windy Hill's Open Space. As informed your group, | had to be absent during the Board meeting to ' discuss this matter and was delighted to learn that you voted toreopen this short section. I've hiked it now twice and thank you all for making i � my daily walks much more enjoyable mndvahed. | Dorothy B. Kennedy i � � / | � | � � � � � � � | r" m (650) 854-7596 .nman@openspacetrusLurg � POST Receives $1 Million Gift From Bill and Jean Lane (Menlo Pad, Calif.)—Ambassador L. William Lane, Jr. and his wife, Jean, have donated $1 million tothe � Peninsula Open Space Trust to support its land-saving efforts on the San Mateo County coast. � � The gift from the Lanes benefits POST's $]OO million and 20,000-ocre Saving the Endangered [oast � � campaign, the largest land protection initiative ever undertaken by local land trust. The Lanes' $1 million � contribution pushes POST's campaign past the $190 million mark. � � Bill Lane is the former longtime publisher of Sunset magazine and retired co-chairman of the board of Lane � � Publishing Co., now the Sunset Publishing Corporation owned by Time Warner. His professional career also � � includes numerous government assignments at all levels of government, including past presidential appointments as U.S. ambassador to Australia and ambassador at large in Japan. � � � Jean Lane, a docent at Stanford University's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, has devoted much nf her life Uu conservation causes. She has served on the boards ofthe National Tropical Botanical Garden, the Smithsonian � � National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.[., and the FUo|i [enter, a National Trust for Historic � Preservation property in Woodside, Calif. � � In recognition of the Lanes' extraordinary generosity, POST has named a scenic meadow on its Portn|a � � Lookout property off Skyline Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains in their honor. A clearing on the property will � now be known as the Bill and Jean Lane Meadow at the PoMo|a Lookout. � � "Bill and Jean have been with POST since the beginning, and a gift from them of this magnitude is truly � inspiring," said POST President Audrey Rust. ^VVe are enormously grateful for all they have done for POST and | � for their incredibly generous gift this campaign especially now when we need it most. We are in the � ' . � final stretch of fund raising, with a deadline of Decennber]1, and the Lanes' gift provides urgently needed � dollars for conservation of threatened lands along the San Mateo Coast." i � � Residents ofPorto|a Valley, the Lanes have long championed the environment and have been staunch | � supporters of national and state parks for more than half century. Their contributions to California parkland � have helped protect and enhance many of the state's most precious natural and cultural resources. Bill is one | � of two individuals to be both an honorary National Park Ranger and a California State Park Ranger. � � Bill and Jean were among POST's founding donors and have stepped in at critical points in a number of POST's / � land conservation projects. For the past 13 years, they have also underwritten POST's Wallace Stegner � Lecture Series, named for their good friend Wallace Stegner, the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author and | � environmentalist. | � The tree-ringed meadow named in honor of the Lanes is part of Purtola Lookout a 50-acre POST property located just west of Skyline Boulevard between Page Mill Rood and Highway 9. /t is adjacent tnthe � � Midpeninsu|a Regional Open Space District's Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and is highly visible from scenic | � � roadways and surrounding parks. | � The land affords stunning views of Skyline Preserve, Porto|a State Park, 8utano Ridge, Big Basin State Park and Pescadeno County Park—more than 7,000 acres of parkland. Mindego Hill, an extinct volcano, can be seen clearly from the property, with views of the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Its 2'3OO-foot-high mountain knoll | � � | � made it an attractive site for an estate home until POST acquired it in November3UO3. POST hopes eventually to transfer the property to MROSD for public access and inclusion in the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. i � � | POST is a leading private, nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the beauty, character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula landscape. Since its founding /n 1977, the organization has been responsible for | � saving nearly 55,000 acres as permanent open space and parkland in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Included in that total are 14,259 acres of coastal land POST has protected in the last four years through its 00rn8lionSavingtheEndange/edCbastcampaig/. � A Claims No 05-16 Meeting 05-20 Date 09/14/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3335 $750.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services-Pumping 3336 $10.50 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Fire Extinguisher Servicing Company 3337 $37.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 3338 2 622 34 Allied Auto Works$ Vehicle Repairs&Maintenance 3339 $40.00 American Red Cross Red Cross Training 3340 $43.00 *1 Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt District Demolition Permit-Benson Project 3341 $368.64 Best Impressions "Community Outreach"Activity Supplies 3342 $126.23 BFI Garbage Service 3343 $483.48 Bruce Barton Pump Service,Inc. Water Pump System Repairs-Smith Residence 3344 $75.00 *2 CARCD Registration-Bay Area Grasslands Management Conference 3345 $1,594.02 Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. Mini Excavator Lease-Trail Construction At Pulgas 3346 $922.86 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance Service 3347 $3,247.50 Coastal Tractor Rental-Mowing Tractor 3348 $43.07 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel 3349 $652.42 Costco Field&Office Supplies 3350 300.00 *3 County of San Mate$ ty o Assessor Data Needed For Notification Lists 3351 $100.00 *4 County Of San Mateo Annual GIS Data Request-Multiple Projects 3352 $178.00 *5 County Of Santa Clara Demolition Permit-Benson Project 3353 $23,569.30 Cresco Equipment Rentals Equipment Rental-ECDM Road Upgrades 3354 $775.34 Cube Solutions Ergonomic Supplies 3355 $2,825.00 D&J Rooter Septic Tank Services-Stevens Canyon Residences 3356 $125.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Replace Lights-AO 3357 $1,006.00 Department of Forestry&Fire Wildfire Uniform Supplies-50 Nomex Shrouds Protection 3358 $65.00 *6 Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Drivers License Fee 3359 $9,200.00 Diane L.Renshaw Consulting Ecologist Consulting Services 3360 $85.60 *7 Dittmer's Gourmet Recruitment Expenses 3361 $900.00 Divine Catering Catering Deposit-2005 Volunteer Recognition Event 3362 $1,895.00 E.D.D. Unemployment Insurance 3363 $8,384.50 EDAW,Inc. Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood OSP 3364 $12,607.38 EKI Soil Screening&Level Survey 3365 $402.47 Emergency Vehicle Solutions,Inc. Equipment Repairs 3366 $455.00 Emily And Associates Executive Coaching 3367 $3,532.10 First Bankcard Field Supplies-$2,193.58 Advertising-$80.00 Computer Expenses-357.03 Local Business Meetings-152.51 Office Supplies-52.65 Conferences&Training-666.33 Memberships-30.00 3368 $42.50 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Local Business Meetings&Mileage 3369 $47,542.50 *8 Folsom Lake Ford Vehicle Purchase-Two Ford F350 Patrol Vehicles 3370 $279.30 Gardeniand Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment 3371 $21,767.77 Gary Marciel Excavating Fire Break Disking-SFO/Road Grading-SFO&FFO 3372 $30.50 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Business Cards 3373 $253.13 Great Printing&Copies Fall Edition-Volunteer News 3374 $647.77 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. SFO Dumpster&Recycling 3375 $3,827.00 Harrison Associates Investigations& Case Analysis Report Consulting 3376 $600.00 Heather Heights Roads Association Road Dues-Saratoga Gap 3377 $3,153.86 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-ECDM Water Protection Program 3378 $361.70 Home Depot Credit Services Field Supplies&Equipment Page 1 of 3 , Claims No 05-16 Meeting 05-20 Date 09/14/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3379 $2,250.00 IEDA,Inc. Quarterly Consulting Services-Labor Relations 3380 $100.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 3381 $650.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services 3382 $874.46 Little,Deane Reimbursement-Special Districts Park Forum 3383 $541.64 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 3384 $118.60 Malone,Brian Reimbursement-Field Supplies&Cell Phone 3385 $12,297.47 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation 3386 $434.26 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Saratoga Country Club 3387 $101.11 Moore Medical Corp. Medical Supplies 3388 $905.10 Muniquip Equipment Rental For South Canyon Trail 3389 $480.90 Noble Tractor,Inc. Tractor Supplies 3390 $627.47 Office Depot Office Supplies 3391 $4,910.00 Old Republic Title Company Title Insurance&Escrow Fee-POST/Miramontes 3392 $620.93 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 3393 $160.10 Pacific Water Systems Water System Supplies 3394 $653.83 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Outreach Activity Supplies 3395 $2,633.06 Post Haste Direct Mail Services Postage-Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2005 3396 $59.46 Precision Engravers,Inc. Name Tag Engraving 3397 $65.00 R.H.F.,Inc. Radio Recertification 3398 $2,035.25 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Rock Delivery Services-ECDM 3399 $15.41 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies 3400 $350.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 3401 $53.50 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Mileage 3402 $139.00 Roto-Rooter Plumbing Services-Ranger Residence 3403 $1,732.62 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 3404 $25.00 San Carlos Chamber Of Commerce Entrance Fee-2005 Art&Wine Festival 3405 $514.62 San Jose Water Company Water Service 3406 $150.00 Santa Clara County Special Districts Annual Membership Assoc. 3407 $1,252.00 Santa Clara County-Dept.of Env. Permit-Hazardous Material Storage/Skyline Ridge OSP Health 3408 $208.00 Santa Clara County-Office of Sheriff Fingerprinting-New Recruit 3409 $97.42 SBC Telephone-SFO&FFO/Alarm-FFO 3410 $275.36 SBC Telephone Service/Internet Service-AO 3411 $7,507.40 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services-Coastal Annexation Litigation 3412 $180.00 Summers,Autumn Professional Fee-Docent Enrichment Training 3413 $1,955.27 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 3414 $604.10 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 3415 $120.00 Thielfoldt,Sally Reimbursement-Cell Phone 3416 $102.36 Toastmasters International Application Fee For Toastmasters Club 3417 $170.64 Tran,Minh Reimbursement-Computer Supplies/Mileage 3418 $31.48 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 3419 $920.13 United Rentals Highway Tech. Assorted Trail Signs&Preserve Signs 3420 $35.33 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 3421 $1,688.85 West Coast Aggregates,Inc. Base Rock-ECDM Water Protection Program 3422 $175.35 West Payment Center Legal Books/Supplements 3423 $4,822.88 Westfall Engineers,Inc. Boundary Survey-Bear Creek Redwoods 3424 $171.35 Xpedite Systems,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services 3425 $325.00 Zadek,Lisa Recording Services 3426 R $57.99 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone Page 2 of 3 Claims No 05-16 Meeting 05-20 Date 09/14/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3427 R $1,995.40 Brush Road Corporation Annual Brush Road Agreement&Special Assessments- Bear Creek OSP 3428 R $261.73 California Water Service Company Water Service 3429 R $1,158.50 County of San Mateo Permit-Underground Electrical Line At Purisima Creek 3430 R $400.00 Hidden Villa Facility Rentals Room Rental Fee-Employee Training 3431 R $9.74 Kinko's Printing Services 3432 R $59.72 McKowan,Paul Reimbursement-Supplies For Volunteer Recognition Event 3433 R $41.31 Meredith Manning Reimbursement-Mileage 3434 R $7.47 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3435 R $527.88 Petty Cash Training&Seminars,Office Supplies,Parking&Mileage, Local Business Meeting Expense 3436 R $111.62 SBC Telephone Service-SFO 3437 R $581.05 Skyline County Water District Water Service&Hydrant Meter For ECDM Roads 3438 R $1,600.00 United States Postal Service Postage Total $216,881.90 *1 Urgent Check Issued 9/9/05 *2 Urgent Check Issued 9/1105 *3 Urgent Check Issued 8/25/05 *4 Urgent Check Issued 8/25/05 *5 Urgent Check Issued 9/9/05 *6 Urgent Check Issued 8/30/05 *7 Urgent Check Issued 917/05 *8 Urgent Check Issued 9/7/05 Page 3 of 3 Claims No 05-16 Meeting 05-20 Date 09/14/05 Revised Open Mid peninsula Regional O Space District r � r r # Amount Name Description 3335 $750.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services-Pumping 3336 $10.50 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Fire Extinguisher Servicing Company 3337 $37.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 3338 $2,622.34 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Repairs&Maintenance 3339 $40.00 American Red Cross Red Cross Training 3340 $43.00 *1 Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt District Demolition Permit-Benson Project 3341 $368.64 Best Impressions "Community Outreach"Activity Supplies 3342 $126.23 BFI Garbage Service 3343 $483.48 Bruce Barton Pump Service,Inc. Water Pump System Repairs-Smith Residence 3344 $75.00 *2 CARCD Registration-Bay Area Grasslands Management Conference 3345 $1,594.02 Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. Mini Excavator Lease-Trail Construction At Pulgas 3346 $922.86 CMK Automotive Inc. Vehicle Maintenance Service 3347 $3,247.50 Coastal Tractor Rental-Mowing Tractor 3348 $43.07 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel 3349 $652.42 Costco Field&Office Supplies 3350 $300.00 *3 County of San Mateo Assessor Data Needed For Notification Lists 3351 $100.00 *4 County Of San Mateo Annual GIS Data Request-Multiple Projects 3352 $178.00 *5 County Of Santa Clara Demolition Permit-Benson Project 3353 $23,569.30 Cresco Equipment Rentals Equipment Rental-ECDM Road Upgrades 3354 $775.34 Cube Solutions Ergonomic Supplies 3355 $2,825.00 D&J Rooter Septic Tank Services-Stevens Canyon Residences 3356 $125.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Replace Lights-AO 3357 $1,006.00 Department of Forestry&Fire Wildfire Uniform Supplies-50 Nomex Shrouds Protection 3358 $65.00 *6 Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Drivers License Fee 3359 $9,200.00 Diane L.Renshaw Consulting Ecologist Consulting Services 3360 $85.60 *7 Dittmar's Gourmet Recruitment Expenses 3361 $900.00 Divine Catering Catering Deposit-2005 Volunteer Recognition Event 3362 $1,895.00 E.D.D. Unemployment Insurance 3363 $8,384.50 EDAW,Inc. Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood OSP 3364 $12,607.38 EKI Soil Screening&Level Survey 3365 $402.47 Emergency Vehicle Solutions,Inc. Equipment Repairs 3366 $455.00 Emily And Associates Executive Coaching 3367 $3,532.10 First Bankcard Field Supplies-$2,193.58 Advertising-$80.00 Computer Expenses-357.03 Local Business Meetings-152.51 Office Supplies-52.65 Conferences&Training-666.33 Memberships-30.00 3368 $42.50 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Local Business Meetings&Mileage 3369 $47,542.50 *8 Folsom Lake Ford Vehicle Purchase-Two Ford F350 Patrol Vehicles 3370 $279.30 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment 3371 $21,767.77 Gary Marciel Excavating Fire Break Disking-SFO/Road Grading-SFO&FFO 3372 $30.50 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Business Cards 3373 $253.13 Great Printing&Copies Fall Edition-Volunteer News 3374 $647.77 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. SFO Dumpster&Recycling 3375 $3,827.00 Harrison Associates Investigations& Case Analysis Report Consulting 3376 $600.00 Heather Heights Roads Association Road Dues-Saratoga Gap 3377 $3,153.86 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-ECDM Water Protection Program 3378 $361.70 Home Depot Credit Services Field Supplies&Equipment Page 1 of 3 i Claims No 05-16 Meeting 05-20 Date 09/14/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3379 $2,250.00 IEDA,Inc. Quarterly Consulting Services-Labor Relations 3380 $100.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 3381 $650.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services 3382 $874.46 Little,Deane Reimbursement-Special Districts Park Forum 3383 $541.64 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 3384 $118.60 Malone,Brian Reimbursement-Field Supplies&Cell Phone 3385 $12,297.47 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation 3386 $434.26 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Saratoga Country Club 3387 $101.11 Moore Medical Corp. Medical Supplies 3388 $905.10 Muniquip Equipment Rental For South Canyon Trail 3389 $480.90 Noble Tractor,Inc. Tractor Supplies 3390 $627.47 Office Depot Office Supplies 3391 $4,910.00 Old Republic Title Company Title Insurance&Escrow Fee-POST/Miramontes 3392 $620.93 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 3393 $160.10 Pacific Water Systems Water System Supplies 3394 $653.83 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Outreach Activity Supplies 3395 $2,633.06 Post Haste Direct Mail Services Postage-Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2005 3396 $59.46 Precision Engravers,Inc. Name Tag Engraving 3397 $65.00 R.H.F.,Inc. Radio Recertification 3398 $2,035.25 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Rock Delivery Services-ECDM 3399 $15.41 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies 3400 $350.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 3401 $53.50 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Mileage 3402 $139.00 Roto-Rooter Plumbing Services-Ranger Residence 3403 $1,732.62 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 3404 $25.00 San Carlos Chamber Of Commerce Entrance Fee-2005 Art&Wine Festival 3405 $514.62 San Jose Water Company Water Service 3406 $150.00 Santa Clara County Special Districts Annual Membership Assoc. 3407 $1,252.00 Santa Clara County-Dept.of Env. Permit-Hazardous Material Storage/Skyline Ridge OSP Health 3408 $208.00 Santa Clara County-Office of Sheriff Fingerprinting-New Recruit 3409 $97.42 SBC Telephone-SFO&FFO/Alarm-FFO 3410 $275.36 SBC Telephone Service/Internet Service-AO 3411 $7,507.40 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services-Coastal Annexation Litigation 3412 $180.00 Summers,Autumn Professional Fee-Docent Enrichment Training 3413 $1,955.27 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 3414 $604.10 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 3415 $120.00 Thielfoldt,Sally Reimbursement-Cell Phone 3416 $102.36 Toastmasters International Application Fee For Toastmasters Club 3417 $170.64 Tran,Minh Reimbursement-Computer Supplies/Mileage 3418 $31.48 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 3419 $920.13 United Rentals Highway Tech. Assorted Trail Signs&Preserve Signs 3420 $35.33 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 3421 $1,688.85 West Coast Aggregates,Inc. Base Rock-ECDM Water Protection Program 3422 $175.35 West Payment Center Legal Books/Supplements 3423 $4,822.88 Westfall Engineers,Inc. Boundary Survey-Bear Creek Redwoods 3424 $171.35 Xpedite Systems,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services 3425 $325.00 Zadek,Lisa Recording Services 3426 R $57.99 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone Page 2 of 3 Claims No 05-16 Meeting 05-20 Date 09/14/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3427 R $1,995.40 Brush Road Corporation Annual Brush Road Agreement&Special Assessments- Bear Creek OSP 3428 R $261.73 California Water Service Company Water Service 3429 R $1,158.50 County of San Mateo Permit-Underground Electrical Line At Purisima Creek 3430 R $400.00 Hidden Villa Facility Rentals Room Rental Fee-Employee Training 3431 R $9.74 Kinko's Printing Services 3432 R $59.72 McKowan,Paul Reimbursement-Supplies For Volunteer Recognition Event 3433 R $41.31 Meredith Manning Reimbursement-Mileage 3434 R $7.47 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3435 R $527.88 Petty Cash Training&Seminars,Office Supplies,Parking&Mileage, Local Business Meeting Expense 3436 R $111.62 SBC Telephone Service-SFO 3437 R $581.05 Skyline County Water District Water Service&Hydrant Meter For ECDM Roads 3438 R $1,600.00 United States Postal Service Postage Total $216,881.90 *1 Urgent Check Issued 9/9/05 *2 Urgent Check Issued 9/1/05 *3 Urgent Check Issued 8/25/05 *4 Urgent Check Issued 8/25/05 *5 Urgent Check Issued 9/9/05 *6 Urgent Check Issued 8/30/05 I *7 Urgent Check Issued 9/7/05 *8 Urgent Check Issued 9/7/05 I I Page 3 of 3 I