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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
j Meeting 05-24
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26,2005
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos,California
AGENDA*
Please Note: 7:00 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
7:00 ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 7:00 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 Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Name of Case—Citizens for Responsible Open Space v San Mateo County LAFCo Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV442954
2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Zembsch v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Santa Clara County Superior
Court Case No. 105CV048582
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 CONSEN
T CALENDAR—L. Hassett
*** APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Presentation by the Santa Clara County Parks
* County Board of Supervisors Resolution to Place
Adoption of Resolution Endorsing the Santa Clara
8:10 2 Adop g ty p
the County Parks Charter on the June 2006 Ballot and Endorse Passage of the Measure—C. Britton
8:20* 3 Report to the Board on New Directives Regarding Sudden Oak Death and Slender False Brome—
C. Britton
8:30* 4 Adoption of Proposed Amendments to District's Rules of Procedure to Clarify the Jurisdiction of
Standing Committees and Procedures for Assigning Agenda Items to Board Standing Committees
—LFPAC
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8:35* 5 Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation in the State Disability Insurance
Program for Represented, Office and Supervisory Employees and Discontinued Participation for the
Defined Management Employees—C. Britton
6 Cancel the Regular Board of Directors Meetings of November 23 and December 28,2005; Schedule
Special Meetings of the Board of Directors for November 30 and December 7, 2005 —C. Britton
7 Adoption of Resolution Approving Application for a Grant of$150,000 in Matching Funds from the
Bay Area Ridge Trail--Coastal Conservancy for the Construction of Public Access Improvements
at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve; Determine Recommended Action is Exempt
from CEQA—A. Ruiz
REVISED CLAIMS
8:45* 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)
9:00* 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.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
DRAFT RESPONSE
PREPARED BY STAFF
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
RE: Proposal for Two New Trail Extensions at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Horine,
Thank you for taking the time to write down your thoughts and share your ideas regarding new
trails and connections at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The District values the input
we receive from our preserve users, particularly when the information comes from long time
District supporters such as yourself.
As you may be aware,Rancho San Antonio is the District's most highly visited preserve and one
where we are always looking for opportunities to provide new experiences and access for our
visitors. The trail connections that you have proposed in your letter are connections that the
District has identified and considered in the past.
You have correctly identified Trail Extension#1 as a trail that the District no longer maintains
due to the steep terrain and erosion caused by an overly steep trail. We are continually
challenged with balancing public access with protecting the natural resources on District lands.
The connection between the Rogue Valley Trail and the Chamise Trail is one of these challenging
areas where the District has not yet found a trail route that can be constructed without damaging
the natural environment.
Trail Extension#2 is a connection that the District has long identified as a desirable route and
was identified in the District's Regional Open Space Study in 1998. However,the lands on
which this potential trail corridor is located are privately held, which has precluded development
of this particular trail connection. Should these lands come under public ownership in the future,
this trail extension may then be feasible.
Thank your again for your support and continued interest in the District and the beautiful lands
that we are all able to enjoy. Please be assured that we will continue to look for opportunities to
enhance visitor experiences at Rancho San Antonio, whenever it is feasible.
Sincerely,
Larry Hassett
President, Board of Directors
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33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 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 Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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David Horine
1675 Clay Drive
los Afbs,CA 94024 dhori@aol.com
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Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District OCT 10 2005
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 "AIDPENINSULAHEGiON L
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This letter is a proposal for two new trail extensions at Rancho San Antonio.
I have spent a lot of time at Rancho San Antonio, and I regard it as a very beautiful and important
part of my community. I have been a runner there for about 30 years. I've visited every trail,
including some that no longer exist. Currently, I am a member of the Volunteer Trail Patrol and
most of my patrols are at Rancho San Antonio.
Two trail extensions there would make a lot of sense. I want to encourage more use of the Chamise
Trail. Currently, that trail has very low usage compared with other trails in the park. Chamise users
have the choice of a long out-and-back from one end of the trail or a car pool between the Rancho
San Antonio lots and Moody Road.
I enclose a map showing the rough course of my two proposed trails. Their current locations are
very easy to find as they link obvious features on existing trails.
Trail Extension-1 links the Rogue Valley Trail with the Chamise Trail. Before that area was
incorporated into Rancho San Antonio,I ran the proposed trail regularly.Now,the trail is not
maintained and is overgrown with poison oak. The bottom section of Trail Extension-1 is currently
very steep. I suspect that that is the reason it was abandoned. The grade would have to be improved
to meet District standards. The benefit of this extension is that it creates a scenic loop between
Rogue Valley and the Chamise Trail ridge. People will use it.
Trail Extension-2 has existed longer than has Rancho San Antonio. It links Vista Point at the end of
the PG&E Trail with the Black Mountain Trail. This extension creates a dramatic loop that can
include a visit to Black Mountain. While this loop is a demanding trip, it is very scenic. The grades
on this trail are already acceptable. The issue is that the trail crosses private land. I have heard that it
might be possible to do some land swapping to acquire this trail. I strongly recommend that you
hike the trail and then do the swap.
Years ago,I feared that the Chamise Trail would remain in private hands and forever block me from
an enjoyable area. Thank you very much for buying that trail.Now,you can make the reasons for
that purchase even more obvious by creating my two proposed extensions.
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Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-110
Meeting 05-21
October 26, 2005
AGENDA ITEM I
AGENDA ITEM
Presentation by Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
No formal action is necessary.
DISCUSSION
Lisa Killough, Director of Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation, will make a presentation
and discuss Santa Clara County regional parklands and working with other agencies.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-113
Meeting 05-24
October 26, 2005
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Adopt a Resolution Endorsing the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Resolution to Place the County
Parks Charter on the June 2006 Ballot and Endorse Passage of the Measure
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ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution that the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Re g p pace District endor
ses the
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors' Resolution to place a County Parks Measure on the June 2006
ballot for continued dedicated funding for the acquisition and maintenance of county parks and endorses
passage of the measure.
DISCUSSION
Voters have provided dedicated charter funding for Santa Clara County parks for more than 30 years. This
has allowed the county to maintain and acquire new parks and significantly contributed to a high standard
of living for a growing population.
In August 2005, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution to
support renewing the Park Charter Fund that provides primary funding for operation, maintenance and
acquisition of County parkland. In adopting this resolution, the Board stated its intention to place a
measure on the June 2006 ballot for the Park Charter Fund renewal.
The Park Charter Fund is not a new or additional tax. It is a small amount of existing property taxes that is
set aside for the management and expansion of the Santa Clara County Park system. The fund has been the
primary source of funding for County Parks since 1972 and was last renewed by over 80%of the voters.
The current set-aside equates to less than 1% of the County's total budget.
In the next 20 years,the County is projected to grow by another 400,000 residents to a population of over
2 million. The Park Charter Fund is vital to protect watersheds and natural areas of outstanding scenic
quality, assure that current and future community needs are met, and significantly contribute to the quality
of life for County residents
Prepared by:
Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person: Craig Britton, General Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 05-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT TO ENDORSE A SANTA CLARA BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION TO PLACE THE COUNTY
PARKS CHARTER ON THE JUNE 2006 BALLOT AND ENDORSE
PASSAGE OF THE MEASURE
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District considers the
preservation, maintenance and enhancement of parks and open space to be vital to the quality of life
of Santa Clara County residents; and,
WHEREAS Santa Clara Count parklands and ark programs are essential in meetingark needs of
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County residents; and,
WHEREAS, the Measure on the June 2006 ballot would extend the current County Parks Charter
amendment through the end of the year 2021 providing an assured level of funding for Santa Clara
County parks acquisition, development and operation without creating new taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District endorses a Board of Supervisors resolution to place the County Parks Charter on
the June 2006 ballot with full funding at the current rate of 1.425 cents per $100 assessed value for
12 years with allocation of funds 15% for acquisition, 5%development, and 80%operations and
maintenance and further endorses the passage of the Measure on the June 2006 ballot, and authorizes
the publication of the District name as Resolution and Measure endorsers.
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Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-115
Meeting 05-24
October 26, 2005
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
h Board on New Directives Regarding Sudden Oak Death and Slender False Brome
Report tote g g
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
No formal action is necessary.
DISCUSSION
At the September 28, 2005 Board Meeting, Board directed staff to add the following tasks to the
District's Work Program recommended by the Use and Management Committee:
A. Sudden Oak Death:
1. District Staff, working with a consultant,to initiate a program to identify, flag, tag
and map trees on District lands that appear resistant to Sudden Oak Death (SOD).
2.
3. District staff to initiate a program to protect heritage trees on District lands from SOD
infection by application of an appropriate and effective fungicide or other approved
SOD treatment as determined by staff.
4. Investigate funding measures for bio-control, collaboration and education
development with other agencies.
B. Slender False Brome:
l. -fund a resource management program with the goal of successfully eradicating
slender false brome in three years from Thornewood, La Honda and El Corte de
Madera Open Space Preserves.
2. Conduct semi-annual treatment of slender false brome in the District's preserves with
an herbicide deemed effective and appropriate in the professional opinion of resource
management staff.
3. Review, test and implement other control methods, as appropriate, in the professional
opinion of resource management staff.
4. Apply for grants to assist in the funding of control of slender false brome.
5. Petition the State of California to reclassify slender false brome as a Category A or B
noxious weed.
6. Coordinate eradication efforts with Caltrans,the Town of Woodside, the San Mateo
County Weed Management Area and other agencies to achieve successful eradication.
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7. Implement a pilot program to control slender false brome on private lands
immediately adjacent to Thornewood Open Space Preserve, where such control is
necessary for eradication on the preserve to be successful.
C. Actions taken since September 28, 2005:
In the past three weeks, staff has drafted task lists and schedules to implement these
directives and reprioritized and reassigned projects, taking care to recognize appropriate
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time periods for completing certain tasks.
D. Actions to be taken in the next two months:
L Hire a temporary research intern to investigate methods to identify SOD resistant trees
and heritage trees.
2. Coordinate with West Valley GIS interns to develop a pilot mapping program to
record SOD resistant trees.
3. Conduct preliminary screening for SOD resistant trees.
hire a consultant to de
sign n a comprehensive treatment program for
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slender false brome.
5. Determine what environmental review processes and permits may be required to
accomplish these new assignments.
E. Among projects being postponed in the Operations and Planning Departments in order to
accomplish these two programs:
1. Restoration of the former tree farm at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.
2. Implementation of the next step of a GIS-based invasive plant-tracking program.
3. Survey of other land management agencies regarding improving the District's best
management practices.
4. The increase to the grass seed contract.
5. Use and Management Plan for the Alpine Road properties of Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve.
6. Resource Management Policy Development (Grazing and Grasslands).
7. Unknown impacts to field staff projects.
Staff will return to the Board on December 14, 2005 with a more detailed timeline to
accomplish these new assignments.
Prepared by:
Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist
Contributions by:
Kirk Lenington, Resource Planner
Contact person:
Craig Britton, General Manager
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Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-114
Meeting 05-24
October 26, 2005
AG ENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
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Adopt Proposed Amendments to the District's Rules of Procedure to Clarify of
Jurisdiction
Standing Committees and Procedures for Assigning Agenda Items to Board Standing
Committees
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LEGISLATIVE FINANCE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Adopt the attached amendments to Rules 1.80 and 1.81 of the District's Rules of Procedure.
DISCUSSION
At the Board's meeting of July 27, 2005, the Board directed the Legislative, Finance and Public
Affairs Committee to draft proposed amendments to the District's Rules of Procedure to clarify
how agenda items are assigned to Board Committees (see Report No. R-05-83). The Board also
desired that the jurisdiction of the District's four Standing Committees be clarified in order to
insure each Committee is performing tasks within its jurisdiction and to provide clarity to Board
Members about when they are or are not discussing matters within the jurisdiction of
Committees of which they are members. This would assist in avoiding inadvertent violation of
the Brown Act.
LFPAC met on September 21s'and October 5`" to review and discuss proposed Rule amendments
to accomplish these goals. The proposed Rule amendments are attached.
Section 1.80 of the Rules is proposed to be slightly revised to clarify that the purpose of any
Committee of the Board, whether Ad Hoc or Standing, is to study matters within its jurisdiction
or which the Board has assigned to it, and then to provide recommendations to the full Board on
such matters for its consideration.
Section 1.81 of the Rules is proposed to be amended as follows:
1. Clarify that the purpose of each Standing Committee is to perform the duties
designated in the Rules within its subject matter jurisdiction and any other matters
assigned to it by the Board.
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2. State the basic subject matter jurisdiction of each Standing Committee.
3. Provide that other agenda items may be assigned to the appropriate Standing
Committee with prior approval of the Board. Such assignments may be placed on a
Board agenda for Board approval by any Board Member or the General Manager.
4. Grant the General Manager authority to refer matters to the appropriate Standing
when such action is needed
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implement the District's approved Action Plan.
A redline version of the proposed Rule amendments is attached.
The description of the basic subject matter jurisdiction of each Committee was thoroughly
discussed by the Committee members and staff. The Committee began with the description of
each Committee's duties as set out in the Service Plan for the Coastside Protection Program.
The Committee then refined this description to make it more clear and to better reflect the basic
tasks that the Board relies upon its Standing Committees to perform each year.
It is the unanimous recommendation of LFPAC that these proposed amendments be approved by
the Board.
Prepared by:
Nonette Hanko, Chairperson, LFPAC
Contact person:
Same as above
Attachment
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Rules of Procedure Amendments
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1.80 Committees of the Board
j Upon passage of a motion by a majority of Board members in open session at a regular or special
meeting, standing or ad hoc committees composed of less than a quorum of Board members may
be established and members appointed for the study of specific matters and provide
recommendations advise to the Board on such matters. Ad hoc committees are temporary
committees established to accomplish a specified task, and do not have permanent subject matter
jurisdiction. Standing committees have ongoing and permanent subject matter jurisdiction. The
presiding officer of the Board shall appoint the committee members with the consent of the
Board. The President of the Board shall not serve on any standing committee, except as a voting
alternate. The President may serve on ad hoc committees. The presiding officer may appoint a
Board member to serve as a voting alternate on any committee.
1.81 Standing Committees
The following shall be standing committees of the Board with subject matter jurisdiction to
perform the designated duties as set out herein and as assigned by the Board:
li (a) Administration and Budget Committee: Each fiscal year reviews the proposed budget
and any required midyear budget amendments and makes budget recommendations to
the Board; receives reports from the District Controller concerning investments of
District funds and current and long-term fiscal analyses.
Legislative,l inanee Funding and Public Affairs Committee: Reviews and makes
recommendations to the Board on the proposed two-yearlegislative program;reviews
policy matters related to the Board's Rules of Procedure and other Board policies and
regulations as assigned by the Board; reviews matters concerning District funding and
public affairs.
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Plans and Plan Amendments,• conducts site tours relating to these matters as needed.
(� Real Property Committee: Reviews leases; reviews rental policies concerning District
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structures as needed.
Other matters may be referred to an appropriate Standing Committeewith prior approval of the
Board Such matters shall first be placed on a Board agenda by any Board Member or the
General Manager for Board approval.
The General Manager may also refer matters directly to an appropriate Standing Committee as
needed to implement the District's Action Plan.
Three Board members shall be appointed to serve on each standing committee.
Appointments to the Administration and Budget Committee shall normally be made at the first
regular meeting in January. The Treasurer shall be one of the three members of the
Administration and Budget Committee.
Appointments to other Standing Committees shall be made at the first regular meeting following
the meeting at which officers of the Board are elected.
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REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-112
Meeting 05-24
October 26, 2005
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Approve Change in Staff Participation in the State Disability Insurance Program
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION �-
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing continued participation in the State isability
Insurance Program for represented, office and supervisory employees, with discontinued
participation for the defined management employees.
DISCUSSION
State Disability Insurance (SDI) is a mandatory program for private sector employees, but an
optional program for public sector employees. In 1990 District employees who are members of
the represented employees requested participation in the SDI program. In 2002, the Office,
Supervisory and Management employees voted(by majority) to participate in the program, and
the Board passed the state required resolution authorizing participation for all District staff.
Participation in SDI is an employee paid program.
Since 2002, SDI benefits have increased substantially, and the management employees expressed
a desire to withdraw from participation. The SDI program does not allow for individuals to opt
in or opt out, but does allow defined groups, such as management employees, to opt in or opt out.
The management employees desiring to opt out include the General Manager, Assistant General
Manager, General Counsel, Asst. General Counsel, Department Managers and Area
Superintendents.
SDI, due to internal computer programming limitations, requires the District to adopt a new
resolution requesting participation in the program, rather than a resolution of withdrawal of the
managers. The attached resolution defines the groups who will be participating and the manager
group who will not be participating. The withdrawal date of the management employees is
mandated by SDI rules to be December 31, 2005.
Prepared by:
Sally Thielfoldt, Asst. General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
RESOLUTION NO. 05-
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN STATE DISABILITY
INSURANCE FOR REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES, SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES
AND OTHER OFFICE STAFF, EXCLUDING MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as
follows:
WHEREAS State Disability Insurance is a program available to public sector employees;
and
WHEREAS, the Represented Employees began participation in State Disability Insurance
in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Office, Supervisory and Management employees voted, by majority, to
participate in the State Disability Insurance Program in 2002; and
WHEREAS participation in State Disability Insurance is, by law, an employee paid
program.
WHEREAS the State Disability Insurance Program allows for termination of coverage
after two years, and
WHEREAS, the management employees of the District, including the General Manager,
Assistant General Manager, General Counsel, Asst. General Counsel, Department Managers and
Area Superintendents no longer wish to participate in this program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District authorizes continued participation in State Disability Insurance for the
Represented Employees and the Office and Supervisory Employees and withdrawal of
participation by the above named management employees as of December 31, 2005.
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-109
Meeting 05-24
October 26, 2005
AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDAITEM
Scheduling Board Meetings in November and December 2005
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Cancel your November 23, 2005 Regular Meeting.
2. Schedule a Special Meeting for November 30,2005.
3. Cancel your December 28,2005 Regular Meeting.
4. Schedule a Special Meeting for December 7, 2005.
DISCUSSION
During the holiday months(November and December)staff reviews the calendar to make sure there are a
sufficient number of meetings to complete Board business, while trying not to infringe on normal holiday
schedules. The week after Christmas, December 26 through 30, 2005,the District administrative office
will be closed.
This year the November 23, 2005 Regular Board meeting falls on the day before the Thanksgiving Day
holidays. Staff recommends canceling the Regular Board meeting on November 23, 2005 and
recommends scheduling a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors for Wednesday,November 30, 2005.
The Special Meeting would be held for the purpose of considering the potential purchases of the POST
(Rapley Ranch) property, as an addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve and the POST(Portola
Lookout)property as addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. These properties are within the
Coastside Protection Area and the meeting will take place at a location to be determined, closer to the
location of the properties and interested neighbors.
The second meeting in December falls on December 28, 2005,which is scheduled during the holiday
closure for administrative office staff. Staff recommends canceling the Regular Board meeting on
December 28,2005 and recommends scheduling a Special Meeting on Wednesday December 7, 2005.
This Special Meeting would be held for the purpose of considering the potential purchase of the POST
(Driscoll Ranch)property, as an addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. This property is
within the Coastside Protection Area and the meeting will take place on the coast at a location to be
determined.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-05-111
Regular Meeting 05-24
October 26, 2005
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of an Application for a Bay Area Ridge Trail Council—Coastal Conservancy Proposition 40 Grant
of$150,000 in Matching Funds for the Construction of Public Access Improvements at El Corte de Madera
Creek Open Space Preserve
' RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. Determine that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act for the
reasons set out in this report.
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Conservancy Proposition 40 Grant of$150,000 in matching funds for the construction of public access
improvements at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve.
DISCUSSION
Proposition 40 Grant Program
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council is a coalition of volunteers and agencies that plans, promotes, builds,
acquires and maintains the more than 500-mile multi-use Bay Area Ridge Trail. When complete,the Bay
Area Ridge Trail will connect over 75 parks and open spaces on the ridgeline surrounding the San Francisco
Bay. Recognizing the growing recreational needs of the Bay Area's diverse populations,along with the
desire of individuals to connect with their communities and the outdoor environment,the Council creates
links between parks, people and communities.
The Coastal Conservancy acts with others to preserve,protect, and restore the resources of the California
coast and the San Francisco Bay Area. One of the goals of the San Francisco Bay Conservancy Program is to
increase public access to the ridgetops and open space areas of the Bay Area. The Bay Program of the State
Coastal Conservancy recently announced that it has allocated an additional $500,000 to accelerate the
development of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Funding will come from Proposition 40, the California Clean
Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks,and Coastal Protection Act of 2002. Funds will be made
available for projects through a competitive grant program administered by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
and the Coastal Conservancy. The purpose of this grant program is intended to encourage government
agencies and nonprofit organizations to plan,acquire and construct new segments of the Bay Area Ridge
Trail.
The application deadline for this grant is November 15,2005. Applicants will be notified by December 15,
2005, and successful projects will be taken to the Coastal Conservancy Board in the spring of 2006 for final
approval. The District's Planning Department's Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 includes identifying
a source of funding for public access improvements at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve as a
key project.
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In March of 2004,the District submitted an application for a Bay Area Ridge Trail Council—Coastal
Conservancy Proposition 40 grant for planning and design of a staging area and 1.25-mile segment of the Bay
Area Ridge Trail at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve(see Report R-04-37). This grant
application was awarded for a matching fund amount of$3 1,000.
The District has also been awarded a$50,000 grant from the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council in support of the
Master Plan for La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. Grant funding has been applied towards a detailed
resource inventory and existing conditions report for the Preserve.
Construction of Public Access Facilities El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
The estimated cost of the public access facilities at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve is
approximately $300,000. The District is seeking$150,000 in matching funds from the Bay Area Ridge Trail-
Coastal Conservancy Proposition 40 Grant Program to construct a staging area and 1.25-mile segment of the
Bay Area Ridge Trail. The Board approved these public access facilities on March 24, 1999, as part of the
Preserve's Use and Management Plan for Study Area 2 (see Reports R-99-34 and R-99-45).
The Bay Area Ridge Trail currently parallels Skyline Boulevard just to the north of the Preserve through the
Bear Gulch Watershed. The Trail terminates near the northeastern corner of the Preserve near gate CM04
(refer to attached exhibit). The new section of trail would tie in from the proposed staging area and extend
the Bay Area Ridge Trail through El Corte de Madera Creek along the Preserve's eastern ridge, helping to
close the gap between the Bear Gulch Watershed and La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The new Trail
section would increase access opportunities for hikers and less-skilled bicyclists, reduce the potential for
conflicts between user groups, and provide a more efficient use of the District's existing trail network.
There is no formal parking at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Visitors utilize the CalTrans
parking lot at Skeggs Point and frequently use pullouts along Skyline Boulevard. It is not uncommon for
these parking areas to be full on weekends. Located on a large flat near the Gordon Mill Trailhead(between
gates CM03 and CM04), a well designed parking facility would relieve some of the pressure on the nearby
CalTrans parking area at Skeggs Point, provide a central area to disseminate information about the Preserve,
and would provide welcome restroom facilities. Equestrians would greatly benefit having areas dedicated to
their trailers.
CEQA Compliance under California
The District has concluded that applying for a grant does not constitute a project
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Therefore,the recommended action is exempt from CEQA. CEQA
Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) states a government funding mechanism that does not constitute a
commitment to undertake a project is not a project within the meaning of CEQA. In addition, CEQA
Guideline Section 1506 1(b)(3)provides that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment,the activity is exempt from
CEQA.
Should the District receive the grant and subsequently decide to proceed further with the project, staff will
perform a review under CEQA at the earliest appropriate opportunity, and proceed in a manner consistent
with the District's adopted CEQA guidelines.
Prepared by: Ana Ruiz,AICP, Open Space Planner 11
Contact person: Same as above
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RESOLUTION NO. 05 -
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM
THE BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL—COASTAL CONSERVANCY
PROPOSITION 40 GRANTS PROGRAM FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AT
EL CORTE DE MADERA CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
WHEREAS, the voters of California passed Proposition 40, the 2.6 billion "California Clean
Protectio
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funds to the State of California and its appointees for acquiring lands and developing facilities
public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the State Coastal Conservancy and the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council is
responsible for administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary rules and
proceduresgo
verning application by
local agencies under the program;
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WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Coastal Conservancy and the
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of
applications, the acceptance of the grant if awarded, and execution of the grant contract and related
documents; and
WHEREAS, the project is compatible with the intention of the grant program to encourage
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District hereby:
Approves the filing of an application for Bay Area Ridge Trail Council—Coastal Conservancy
assistance; and
Certifies that said agency has matching funds from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's
General Fund and can finance 100 percent of the project, half of which will be reimbursed; and
Certifies that the project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately
surrounding the project; and
Appoints the General Manager as agent of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to conduct
all negotiations and execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications,
agreements, amendments, billing statements, and so on,which may be necessary for the completion
of the aforementioned project.
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FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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For Release October 14,2005 Contact Richard Balocco,VP, Corp. Communications Phone(408) 279-7933
San Jose, California John Tang,Assistant Engineer (408)279-7851
SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY FILES PLAN TO HARVEST TIMBER
IN SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WATERSHED
SAN JOSE, CA, October 14, 2005 - San Jose Water Company (SJWC), a wholly owned subsidiary
of SJW Corp. (AMEX:SJW), announces today that it has submitted a Non-Industrial Timber
Management Plan (NTMP) to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF). The
NTMP proposes to harvest, in stages, timber from approximately 1,000 acres of SJWC's watershed
properties in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Big Creek Lumber Company, Davenport, California,
recognized state-wide and nationally for its sustainable forestry practices, has been contracted to
develop the NTMP and harvest the timber.
"Actively managing our forestlands is an appropriate long-term strategy that serves to protect and
preserve our watershed," Senior Vice President of Operations George Belhumeur explained. "The
NTMP is just one component of a comprehensive land management strategy that addresses the
protection of water quality, the prevention and response to fires, and the overall health of our
forests."
The 1,000 acres are divided into nine separate units ranging from 80 to 100 acres with eight
contiguous to the Los Gatos Creek Watershed upstream of Lexington Reservoir. The remaining unit
is located in the Briggs Creek drainage. The NTMP, which requires sustainability, proposes to
selectively log one unit every two years with active harvesting taking place for approximately six
weeks in each unit. It is expected to take 16 years to complete the initial harvest of this forest and re-
entry is dependent upon the rate of forest growth. Selective harvesting is proposed and results in the
forest stands being thinned and not clearcut.
CDF will lead the review process and is the lead agency responsible for ensuring the NTMP
complies with California's Forest Practice Act. Other agencies involved in the review process will
include the California Department of Fish and Game, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality
Control Board, the California Geological Survey, and the Santa Clara County Planning Department.
The public also has the opportunity to provide comment during the public comment period, which
begins once CDF accepts the NTMP for filing.
SJW Corp. is a publicly traded holding company headquartered in San Jose, California. SJW Corp.,
through its subsidiary San Jose Water Company, provides water service to a population of
approximately one million people in San Jose and nearby communities.
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XNTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
October 19, 2005
TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month September Year 2005
DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES CITES TOTALS
Bicycles Auto burglary 0 3
Closed area 0 0 Marijuana cultivation 0 2
Speed 4 8 Marijuana possession< oz 1 1
Helmet 3 5 Stolen vehicle 0 1
Night-riding 5 5
Dogs
Prohibited area 6 7 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Off-leash 8 10 Bicycle accident 2
Off-road vehicles 1 1 Equestrian accident 0
Closed area 0 1 Hiking/running accident 3
After hours 3 6 Other first aid 1
Fishing 2 3 Search & Rescue 1
Swimming 0 0 Vehicle accident 0
Vandalism 0 2 LZ air evacuation 0
Parking 10 12 Fire 1
Parking after hours 8 21
Dumping 1 2
Camping 0 0 ENFORCEMENT
Campfires 1 1 Parking citations 18
Weapons Other citations 36
Actual contact 0 0 Written warnings 34
Report only 0 0 Arrests 0
Reckless driving 1 1 Police assistance 1
Group w/out permit 0 1
Intimidation 0 1
Interfere w/preserve use 0 1 MUTUAL AID
Smoking 0 2 Accident 3
Unlawful construction 0 1 Fire (acres) 0
Unlawful maintenance 0 1 Law enforcement 0
Illegal Trail construction 0 1 Landing zone off-site 0
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS BY DATE
Date
2 A laptop and purse were stolen from the locked trunk of a car in the Rancho County Park lot
between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. The left rear window of the vehicle had been broken into. No
problems were observed in the lot during a patrol check of the area at 3:30 p.m.
3 A visitor left a Volkswagon Jetta in Skyline Ridge parking lot, with a spare key in the glove box.
It was stolen, along with a wallet and some athletic equipment.
3 A vehicle parked at Long Ridge was burglarized. Cash and two credit cards were stolen. One of
the cards was used at a gas station.
5 A search was conducted at El Corte de Madera. A woman became separated from her husband.
She was located and seemed disoriented. She was taking numerous medications. Medics
released her to her husband.
7 B. Guzman found gate SA-30 off Hicks Road open and he observed various items dumped by the
creek. He looked through the items and found contact information for the owner. The owner
stated that the items were stolen from her vehicle. The items were collected and the owner
picked them up.
8 Santa Clara County Sheriff s deputies and the Coalition Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP)
removed more than 10,000 marijuana plants from Sierra Azul in the Cathedral Oaks area.
During the operation the sheriffs team observed 8 suspects. All of them fled.
9 P. Cook did a phone interview with a person who felt threatened by a man at Rancho San
Antonio. The woman was in the restroom parking lot, in her car, when the suspect parked his
car, walked in front of hers and stared at her for about a minute. He gave her the finger and then
walked away. She had never seen this person before and had no idea why he acted that way.
11 B. Malone received a report of a hiker swearing and yelling at an equestrian in Rancho San
Antonio. He contacted both subjects at Deer Hollow Farm. The hiker reacted angrily when the
equestrian slowed to a walk on a downhill section of trail. She had asked which way he was
going so she could go the other way, and he thought she was purposely walking the horse next to
him. He was advised that she had slowed because of the downhill and told to have more patience
in the future.
11 A vehicle associated with marijuana cultivation was seen parked on the roadside near Long
Ridge. Santa Clara Sheriffs' Office was notified for further investigation, per their 'be on the
lookout' notification for the vehicle.
11 A person visiting Jikoji became lost in Long Ridge when she became separated from her hiking
group. She was located on the Ranch Springs Trail. CDF, Santa Cruz Sheriff s deputies and
District rangers participated in the search,
15 At Purisima in the Irish Ridge area the construction of a large bench and short access trail was
discovered. The responsible party was identified and the bench was removed.
16 Santa Clara County Sheriff s Deputies and CAMP removed 350 plants from a cultivation site in
Sierra Azul in Soda Springs Canyon. No suspects were found,but a campsite was there.
21 A small lightening strike wildland fire occurred next to the Methuselah Trail in El Corte de
Madera. CDF and Kings Mountain volunteers began looking for the fire at 2:00 a.m. and located
it at 7:00 a.m. District staff were not notified and became aware of the incident when a District
employee driving to work saw the smoke and open gate. Ten District staff, acting as a hand
crew, conducted the mop up. The fire burned about one acre in heavy fuels.
22 At Skyline Ridge parking lot State Park rangers saw a person spinning donuts. They stopped the
vehicle and cited the person for reckless driving in an off street parking facility.
25 At El Corte de Madera a previously restored illegal trail was found to have been partially
reopened. The extensive trail near gate CMIO was restored last year by staff and CCC crews.
Some of the restoration work had been removed and the trail was receiving light use.
30 A person drove their large 4x4 vehicle through a split rail fence at a gate at El Corte de Madera.
The driver was a former off-road motorcycle rider and knew the area. Two minors were also
present. The driver was uncooperative and San Mateo Sheriff's deputies arrived forty minutes
after being requested. CHP was also requested to conduct a field sobriety test. The driver was
cited for alcohol, littering and off-road vehicle operation.
September vandalism
7 A gate was broken in Sierra Azul. The fence post was broken and on the ground.
28 The front window of a former residence at La Honda Creek was broken. Crew installed wire to
prevent entry.
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October 7, 2005
Mr. Tom Dempsey
Office of Grants and Local Service
California State Parks and Recreation
PO Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296
Dear Mr. Dempsey:
As you realize, San Mateo County's coast contains some of the most precious remaining natural
California. ome of this splendor is supported b the health of our streams which
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nurture stoelhoad trout prior to thou movement to the sea. I write • y p g
the special place in San Mateo county where the fish begin their life: Lobitos Creek and Irish
Ridge.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is requesting a grant of$500,000 in partial
payment for 183 acres of property that includes portions of Lobitos Creek and Irish Ridge. The
rant would fit perfectly with the purpose of the California State Parks and Recreation
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First, the fish and flora that flourish in this area are part of the larger ecosystem of our coast that
includes many properties already owned by the department. By preserving the quality of the
water and ensuring proper management of the watershed,the department can leverage its dollars
across several priorities: habitat restoration, habitat preservation, fisheries protection, recreational
land use, and improvements in the ecological value of the land already held by the department.
Second,the People of California increasingly demand accountability for their bond funds. Given
the multiple purposes served by the district's grant, it would be easy to demonstrate that the
department had used the money wisely. This will help, in the future, when new authority is
needed to bond or to otherwise raise funds for park and recreation purposes.
Third, San Mateo County's coast is increasingly challenged by urban sprawl. Granting the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District its request for$500,000 will make concrete the
public policy approved by the voters a few years ago: preservation of the coast through
expansion of the district and through use of a collaborative process to bring land into a protected
status. It should be noted that the district encourages farming as one approved use of its lands,
and that it has established a farm advisory committee. To the degree that there were any
agriculture-related uses for this property(other than the obvious benefit of an improved
ecosystem), the district has in place a mechanism to consider farming as one use for the land.
Thank you again for your consideration of this request to fund the grant proposed by the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. I look forward to learning that this hoped-for
acquisition has been approved for funding by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
All the best,_ All the best,
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San Mateo•Santa Clara•San Benito Counties
Mr. Thomas Dempsey
Office of Grants and Local Service
California State Parks & Recreation
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296 October 11, 2005
Dear Mr. Dempsey:
I am writing to express the Sierra Club's strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District's application for$500,000 of grant funding through the Habitat
Conservation Fund program in the category of Anadromous Salmonids/Trout Habitat.
The Loma Prieta Chapter has long supported the District's efforts to acquire and improve
habitat. The proposed acquisition of 183 acres now owned by the Peninsula Open Space
Trust and under District management is consistent with the Club's policy to support
improved fisheries management. The property includes steelhead-spawning habitat in a
section of Lobitos Creek, and Irish Ridge, a significant watershed area. Acquisition of
this property will allow the District to protect the quality of Lobitos Creek permanently as
habitat for federally protected steelhead trout.
California's coastal habitat for steelhead trout has been lost and,degraded resulting in the
federal listing of the species. Efforts such as that of the District go a long way in helping
bring this population back from the brink of extinction. Steelhead are part of both our
cultural and natural heritage and we believe the proposed acquisition is an important
opportunity to reclaim our past for future generations.
I urge you to assist in funding this project, and thereby ensure this property is
permanently protected. Together with the adjacent Purisima Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve, this acquisition will enlarge and connect an essential riparian corridor on
the peninsula, as well as enrich the habitats that are key to protecting steelhead trout.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 • 650.390.8411 Fax: 650.390.8497 www.lomaprieta.sierraclub.org
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Peninsula Open Space Trust
p October 14,2005
Board of Directors Mr. Thomas Dempsey
Susan Ford Dorsey,Chair Office of Grants and Local Service
Allan F.Brown California State Parks& Recreation
Vince S.Garrod
Christina A.Holloway P.O. Box 942896
Larry Jacobs Sacramento, CA 94296
Karla Jurvetson,M.D.
Charlene Kabcenell
Robert C. Kirkwood Dear Mr. Dempsey:
Norman E.Matteoni
Dianne McKenna
David W.Mitchell I am writing to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Paul Newhagen Space District's application for$500,000 of grant:Funding through the Habitat
William Reller
Karie Thomson Conservation Fund program in the category of Anadromous Salmonids/Trout Habitat. The
Mark A.Wan District would use the funds to acquire 183 acres now owned by the Peninsula Open, Space
Coastal Campaign Trust and under District management. The property includes steelhead-spawning habitat
Advisory Council in a section of Lobitos Creek, and Irish Ridge, a significant watershed area. Acquisition of
Robert Augsburger this property will allow the District to protect the quality of Lobitos Creek permanently as
Sheldon Bremer,Ph.D.
Patricia Compton habitat for federally protected steelhead trout.
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Lois Crozier-Hogle
Phyllis Draper The property is situated about six miles south of Half Moon Bay on the coast-
David L.Fletcher
Robert B.Flint,Jr, facing slopes between Tunitas and Purisima Creeks and presents an outstanding
Elaine French combination of resource and recreational values as a natural extension of the Purisima
Sukey Grousbeck
Rosemary Hewlett Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, The creek and adjoining land provide a healthy
Patricia L.Hooper and dense alder shaded riparian corridor, which is critical in providing an ideal habitat for
Mary Hufty,M.D.
Suzanne B,King young steelhead trout as they gradually float down to the mid-headwaters of Lobitos Creek
Melvin B.Lane where they remain for a year before migrating to sea in the first winter storms. In addition,
Robert W.McIntyre George M.Marcus the property is home to the federally protected red-legged frog, deer and mountain lion and
Jacqueline Mayer there is an opportunity to expand the existing public trail system and potential for a
Robert H.Miller
GordonE.Moore,Ph.D. re� }' g onall significant Skyline t trail connection between S lin g
e ridge and the coast.
Gord
Bette Moorman
Janet Moms Acquisition and preservation of this key property is a high priority for the District,
Susan Orr
F.Ward Paine and I urge you to assist in funding this project, and thereby ensure this property is
Paul o.Reimer permanently protected, Together with the adjacent Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Barbara Doyle Roupe
Alexander H.Schilling,Jr. Preserve, this acquisition will enlarge and connect an essential riparian corridor on the
T.Chester Wang peninsula, as well as enrich the habitats that are key to protecting steelhead trout.
Anne M.Westerfield
Rosemary Young
Leah Zaffaroni Thank you for your consideration.
President
Audrey C.Rust Sincerely,
Kathryn orelli G�
3000 Sand Hill Road, 1-155 Vice President
Menlo Park,California 9402
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California
& Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
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Fax: (650)854-1703
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BENEFITING COUNTY PARKS
Mr. Thomas Dempsey
•Coyote Point Marina Office of Grants and Local Services
•Coyote Point Recreation Area California State Parks and Recreation
-Crystal Springs Trails P.O. Box 942896
• Edgewood Park& Preserve Sacramento CA 94296
• Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
• Flood Park
• Heritage Grove
• Huddart Park RE: Support for MROSD HCP Grant Application
•Junipero Serra Park
• Memorial Park
• Pescadero Creek Park Dear Mr. Dempsey,
• Pillar Point Marsh
• Sam McDonald Park
• San Bruno Mountain Park
•Sanchez Adobe The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation strongly
•San Pedro valley Park supports and urges the approval of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
• Sawyer Camp Trail Space District's $500,000 grant application through the Habitat
• Woodside Store Conservation Fund program in the category of the Ana•Wunderlich Park g +Y dromous
SalMonids/Trout Habitat for the acquisition of lands including
Lobitos Creek and
Irish Ridge.
Board of Directors
Bill Korbholz Our organization works with San Mateo County Parks and
Chairman Recreation Division to preserve and restore anadromous fish habitat
Thomas Ciotti in adjacent watersheds. This project complements our efforts and
Chonita Cleary contributes to regional efforts of preserving or restoring the health
Clifford S. Robbins our creeks and their fish populations.
Susan H. Russell
This acquisition exemplifies the goals spelled for the Habitat
Advisory Board Conservation Fund program and is a worthy applicant for funding. I
Melvin Lane urge approval of this grant.
Jo Schreck
Thank you for your consideration.
Executive Director Sincerely,
Julia Bott
215 Bay Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-321--5812 voice Julia Bott
650-321-58'13 fax Executive Director
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
Half Moon Bay Local Partnership Office
a25 Miramontes Sueet,Suite 103
Hall Moon Bay,CA 9401 9-11925
(M)726-4660 America's Conservation Agency
(650)726-0494(Fax)
October 19, 2005
Mr. Thomas Dempsey
Office of Grants and Local Service,
California State Parks and Recreation
PO Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296
Dear Mr. Dempsey,
I am writing to express my strongest support for the Medpeninsula Regional Open Space
District's application for$500,000 of grant funding through the Habitat Conservation Fund
program in the category of Anadromous Salmon ids/Trout Habitat. MidPen would use the funds
to acquire 183 acres currently owned by the Peninsula Open Space Trust. The property includes
steelhead habitat and an important aquatic ecosystem in a section of Lobitos Creek. Acquisition
of this property will allow MidPen to restore and permanently protect a portion of the Lobitos
Creek watershed as habitat for federally protected steelhead trout.
The property is located on the San Mateo Coast six miles south of Half Moon Bay. Lobitos
Creek-flows into the Pacific Ocean at Martin's Beach between Purisima and Tunitas Creeks. The
property includes a healthy alder-shaded riparian corridor that provides habitat for young
steelhead as they drift downstream and mature before migrating to sea. The mouth of Lobitos
Creek is a small lagoon that remains closed except during high winter flows.
Acquisition of this property will augment MidPen's Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve and provide a tremendous opportunity to restore ecosystem function on the San Mateo
Coast. I have been managing watershed restoration projects along the North Coast since 1992. 1
believe there is nothing we can do for salmon and trout more effective than acquiring, restoring,
and protecting open spaces. Please support MidPen and fund the acquisition of this property.
Thank you,
Jim Howard,District Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Natural Resources Conservation service providers leadership in a partnership effort to help people
conserve,maintain,and improve our natural resources and environment.
An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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October 20,2005
Mr. Thomas Dempsey
Office of Grants and Local Service
California State Parks &Recreation
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296
Dear Mr. Dempsey:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has made profound difference in the
preservation of open space on the San Francisco Peninsula. Therefore, I wholeheartedly
support MROSD's application for a$500,000 grant through the Habitat Conservation
Fund program in the category of Anadromous Salmonids/Trout Habitat.
The funds are essential for MROSD to acquire the 183 acres owned by the Peninsula
Open Space Trust, which the District manages. This land includes steelhead-spawning
habitat in Lobitos Creek and Irish Ridge, a significant watershed area. District ownership
of this property will assure permanent protection of Lobitos Creek as habitat for federally
protected steelhead trout.
The Committee for Green Foothills Foundation understands and fully supports the
District's placing high priority on ensuring that this property is permanently protected.
This property will enlarge and connect an essential riparian corridor on the Peninsula, as
well as enrich the habitats that are key to protecting steelhead trout.
I encourage you to fund this worthwhile proposal.
Best regards,
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Ju th Steiner
Interim Executive Director
650-968-7243
Judith@greenfoothills.org
Cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors
COMMITTEE FOR 391E E.Bayshore Road 61o.968.7.43 PHONE info@GreenFoothills.org ''..
GREEN FOOTHILLS Palo Alto,cw 943o3 65o.968.8431 r.• www.GreenFoothills.org
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
October 13, 2005
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M. Foster, Controller
SUBJECT: Monthly and Quarterly Investment and Security Transaction Report
Attached is the District's current portfolio of cash investments. All reserve and program funds
established pursuant to public debt issues continue to be invested through the offices of the
designated trustees. All instruments are in compliance with our latest Statement of Investment
Policy, last approved on May 11, 2005. The District receives and maintains complete monthly
reports of all investments managed by bond trustees.
Santa Clara County last reported the pooled fund yield at 2.98%as of June 30, 2005. This yield
remains below general market rates.
On September 13, 2005 a $2 million Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note was rolled over for
three months at a yield of 3.70%.
Our cash position, together with estimated near-term revenues, is adequate to cover cash
requirements over the next six months.
Enclosure
cc: B. Congdon
C. Britton
S. Thielfoldt
Auditor
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MROSD INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO—September 30,2005
ISSUE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY POOLED $22,321,023
INVESTMENT FUND(2.98% on 6/30/05),
per 9/30/05 General Ledger Account Analysis.
Guaranteed Investment Contract, AIG, Inc. $10,000,000
Drawable beginning May 1, 2006. Final maturity not later than
December 15, 2007. Yield: 3.21%, market value as of 8/31/05 $10,176,980
Federal Horne Loan Discount Note (AAA) $2,001,516
Due 12/13/05 yielding 3.70%, market value as of 9/30/05 $2,005,052
Federal Horne Loan Bank Discount Note (AAA) $3,037,418
Due 11/15/05 yielding 3.64%, market value as of 9/30/05 $3,051,514
Certificate of Deposit at Mid-Peninsula Bank 1,015,948
Due 4/28/06 yielding 3.05%.
1996 REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUND 1,640,292
Managed by Trustee BNY Western Trust Co.
Guaranteed investment contract yielding 4.89%.
As of September 30, 2005, BNY and MBIA report par value of$1,640,292,
market value of$1,647,029 and a maturity date of 9/1/26.
Reserve requirement is$1,666,197.
2004 REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUND $1,428,856
Managed by Trustee BNY Western Trust Co.
Guaranteed investment contract yielding 4.94%.
As of September 30, 2005, BNY and MBIA report par value of$1,428,856,
market value of$1,434,778 and maturity date of 4/l/34.
Reserve requirement is$1,393,435.
TOTAL 41 44 5Q5 3
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trails on its lands; to allow cycling access to every inch of the District's trails---�n this way, I and others
like me will not be discriminated against because of our disability.
� I would also like to request that the District consider a project to build a disabled-friendly trail st all ofthe |
DbJhot'a parks in accordance with the disabled trail guidelines currently under development by the US
Access Board. I would also welcome the Opportunity to participate in the development of such a project if
the District would like such community involvement. |
Respectfully,.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 14, 2005
Mr. James H. Lauth .
1513 Dominion Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Dear Mr. Lauth:
Thank you for your letter of October 4, 2005 regarding multi-use access and whole access trails. In 1990
(amended in 2000),the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Board of Directors adopted Trail
Use Policies to guide the establishment of trail use designations throughout District lands to promote safe
and enjoyable experiences for all Preserve visitors. As part of these policies, the Board of Directors
adopted a target trail use designation ratio to maintain 60 to 65%of all trails open to multi-use(including
bicycles)and 35 to 40%open to hiking or hiking and equestrian use(excluding bicycles). In actuality,
over 67% of all District trails are open to multi-use. This figure indicates that a vast majority of District
trails are open to hikers, equestrians, and bicyclists,and therefore out of approximately 220 miles of trails,
about 150 miles are open to multi-use.
As a steward of protected open spaces and natural habitats,the District must consider resource issues
together with the desire for public access when determining what trails to open and what uses to permit.
Some trails are specifically closed to bicycles and/or equestrians for safety reasons or due to specific
resource concerns. Some of the factors that are considered when evaluating the recommended use of a
trail can include lines of sight,horizontal and vertical clearance,sensitive resources,poor soils and
drainage, and the potential for serious multi-use trail conflicts that could result in injuries.
I would like also to refer you to the enclosed Easy Access Packet that includes Preserve brochures and
descriptions of trails that are less strenuous or built to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. In areas
where the terrain and soil type allows for more gentle sloping trails,the District has constructed easy
access trails with a maximum average grade of 5%,a maximum cross-slope of 2%, and a smooth and
stable all-weather surface. These trails and other whole access facilities are included in the District's
Access Plan for Persons with Disabilities,which was adopted by the Board of Directors in 1993 following
a number of meetings with the Access Plan Steering Committee that comprised of District staff and
members of the public. The District will place your name and contact information on file so that we may
contact you directly regarding future whole access projects.
Again,thank you for your interest in the District and in making trails that are accessible to different
physical abilities.
Sin r 1
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos cn g4oax-14o4 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
Claims No 05-19
Meeting 05-24
Date 10/26/05
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
3621 $133.50 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Fire Extinguisher Servicing
Company
3622 $1,578.92 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Repairs&Maintenance
3623 $79.54 Arne'Sign&Decal Co,Inc. Vehicle Decals
3624 $83.33 AT&T Telephone Service
3625 $36.05 Barron Park Supply Plumbing Fittings-Silva Property
3626 $367.12 Beck's Shoes Inc. Uniform Shoes
3627 $611.47 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
3628 $2,240.00 CDW Government,Inc. Computer Supplies-Annual Renewal For Antivirus
Protection&Support
3629 $120.00 City of Half Moon Bay Room Rental-LFPAC Meeting
3630 $113.12 Continuing Education of the Bar Legal Law Updates
3631 $2,551.38 Cresco Equipment Rentals Equipment Rental-Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Road Work
Y 9
3632 $1,879.00 EKI Soil Screening&Level Survey
3633 $992.98 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Master Naturalist Conference
3634 $56.65 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
3635 $39.02 Grainger,Inc. Field Supplies
3636 $187,77 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. SFO Dumpster&Recycling
3637 $133.18 Guy Plumbing&Heating,Inc. Plumbing Repairs
3638 $11,885.93 Jakaby Engineering Design&Engineering Services/Topographic Surveys-
Pedestrian Bridges At ECDM
3639 $45.00 Jim Davis Auto Vehicle Smog Test
3640 $43.75 *1 La Honda-Pescadero Unified School Facility Rental Fee-Coastal Meeting
Dist.
3641 $300.00 Law Enforcement Psychological Psychological Assessment-Recruitment
Services
3642 $267.66 Life Assist First Aid Supplies
3643 $21.65 MetroMobile Communications Mobile Radio Antenna
3644 $12,483.95 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation
3645 $88.28 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
3646 $4,000.00 Nancy Elizabeth Stoltz Design& Historic Resource Evaluation-North House
Planning
3647 $69.30 Norton,Julie Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies
3648 $266.04 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Accessories
3649 $2,433.46 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Windy Hill&Purisima Creek Redwoods
Brochures
3650 $699.81 PIP Printing Volunteer News Masthead
3651 $40.19 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service
3652 $146.40 Recreational Equipment,Inc. Uniform Expense
3653 $269.00 Reed,Steve Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
3654 $22.14 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies
3655 $2,159.11 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
3656 $52.00 Santa Clara County-Office of Sheriff Fingerprinting-New Recruit
3657 $1,040.32 *2 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
3658 $57.06 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Rock-Nature Center Steps
3659 $748.01 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
3660 $742.50 *3 System for Public Safety Recruitment-Background Research
3661 $1,027.60 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies-Rancho San Antonio&FFO
3662 $111.03 Thielfoldt,Sally Reimbursement-Cell Phone&Mileage
3663 $240.00 Town of Woodside Facility Rental/Deposit-Woodside Town Hall
Neighborhood Meeting
3664 $42.81 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
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Claims No 05-19
Meeting 05-24
Date 10/26/05
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
3665 $700.00 United States Postal Service Postage For Postage Machine
3666 $150.00 Verisign Email Security Service
3667 $313.38 West Tek Supply,Inc. Plumbing Supplies
3668 $242.41 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Mileage
Total $51,911.82
*1 Urgent Check Issued 10/13/05
*2 Urgent Check Issued 10/19/05
*3 Urgent Check Issued 10/18105
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