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Home My Public Portal About19881026 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 88-23 Meeting 88-23 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7 : 30 P.M. * 201 San Antonio Circle Wednesday Suite C-135 October 26, 1988 A G E N D A Mountain View, CA (7 : 30) * ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (October 12 , 1988) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public** ADOPTION OF AGENDA BOARD BUSINESS (7 : 45) 1 . Proposed Temporary or Seasonal Closure of Certain District T t c Equestrian Use -- D. Hansen Trails o Bicycle and Equ s (8 :15) 2 . Proposed Schwabac e r and Rosenberg Property Addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve by Exchange of Land -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Exchange Interests in Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Lands of Schwabacher and Rosenberg) (8 : 35) 3. Good Neighbor Policy -- N. Hanko (8 : 55) 4. San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Designations -- D. Hansen Resolution Designating Trails on Three Open Space Preserves as Portions of the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail (9:00) 5. Approval of Senior Ranger Job Classification, Job Specification, Salary Range, and Filling of Three Positions -- D. Hansen (9:10) 6 . Substitution of Security for District Debt on the Former Bullis Property, Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve -- C. Britton (9:15) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff I Herbert Grench,General Manager;Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation and Litigation Matters) j ADJOURNMENT 1 1 *NOTE: Times are estimated, and items may appear earlier or later than J listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. **TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you 're concerned with appears on the agenda, the Chair will invite you to address the Board at that time; on 1 other matters you may address the Board under Oral Communications. An alternative is to comment to the Board by a Written Communication, which the Board appreciates. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. We request that you fill out the form provided so that your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes. I I USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEWS i The Use and Management Plan Review for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is tentatively scheduled for the November 22 Board meeting. Please send your written comments , ideas and concerns to David Hansen, Land Manager, by 1 November 10 so that they can be considered in drafting the staff report. You may call the District office on November 21 or 22 to confirm that the j item is on the agenda. f� i f I i i � I r i { jI I I 1 ` A- Meeting 88-22 oor 0 em W MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS October 12, 1988 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Katherine Duffy called the meeting to order at 5:38 P.M. at the western Dumarton Bridge fishing pier parking lot of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to tour the District' s Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Teena Henshaw and Gerry Andeen were not in attendance for this portion of the meeting. The meeting was reconvened at 7 :37 P.M. at the District office. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, Edward Shelley, Gerry Andeen, and Richard Bishop. Member Absent: Nonette Hanko. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jim Boland, Jean Fiddes, Mary Hale, Del Woods, and Cecilia Cyrier. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 28 , 1988 Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of September 28, 1988 . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications : IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA K. Duffy stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. Temporary or Seasonal Closure of Certain District Trails to Bicycle or Equestrian Use (Report R-88-116 dated October 5, 1988) D. Hansen stated that staff was requesting that this item be postponed until the October 26 Board meeting to enable the trails committee of the Trails Council to review the trail use restrictions presented in the report. hertter,Grencri,General Mana;er,Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop Meeting 88-22 Page two R. Duffy stated that there was Board consensus to postpone the item until the October 26 meeting. B. Support for Proposition 99, the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988 (Report R-88-115 dated October 4, 1988) R. Bishop and E. Shelley stated that they support the propo- sition though they were somewhat uncomfortable with the way the environmental element had been added into the proposition, noting only 5% of the proceeds would go towards environmental protection. Motion• moved R. Bishop m d that the Board adopt Resolution 88- P P 46, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Endorsing the Passage of Proposition 99, the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988 . R. McRibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. C. Support of Santa Clara Count Measure B on the November 8 pp Y , Ballot (Report R-88-119 dated October 5, 1988) C. Britton stated that Measure B would extend the current county parks charter amendment through the 1992-1993 fiscal year. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88- 47, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Endorsing the Passage of Santa Clara County Measure B on the November 8 , 1988 Ballot. R. McRibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Authorization to Purchase Trucks (Report R-88-117 dated October 5, 1988) J. Boland said that staff had sent the bid information to 20 dealerships and had received the five bids listed in the report. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase contract for three GMC four-wheel drive light utility trucks with Magnussen Buick-Pontiac-GMC Inc. of Menlo Park in the amount of $39 , 539.71. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . E. Request for Authorization to Solicit Bids for a Tractor, Auxiliary Attachments , and a Transport Trailer (Report R-88-118 dated October 5 1988) J. Boland reviewed the tables attached to the report explaining the costs, health risks , and aesthetics of the various methods used in maintaining more than 200 miles of roads and trails on District preserves. Meeting 88-22 Page three Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board authorize staff to solicit competitive bids for one full-sized wheel tractor with front loader and flail boom mower attachments, and one heavy duty transport trailer for the tractor. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS D. Hansen showed the new baseball hat with District logo that will be given to docents. He said that there would be a docent-led hike on the former Dyer property on November 19. He gave a brief report on the Trailbusters Day held at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve on Saturday, October 8 and said a formal report on the new Volunteer program would be presented at a future Board meeting. He said that there would be a tour of the nearly complete logging operations at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve on October 27 . D. Hansen showed slides of the Monte Bello Road by-pass construction work done by Santa Clara County at the Picchetti Ranch Area and of the trails being constructed by ranger staff and volunteers on Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. T. Henshaw polled the members of the Board as to when their packet for the October 12 meeting had arrived, noting her packet had been delivered on the twelfth. VIII. CLAIMS Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 88- 19 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed to 6 to 0 . IX. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session on land acquisition matters at 8:15 P.M. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 35 P.M. Cecilia A. CY rier Secretary i o-Y9 ML--ting 88-22 MIDPENIN: 1 REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DID ICT Date: Oct. 12, 1988 t REVISED C L A I M S ir Amount Name Description 1875 664.47 Air Flight Service Aerial Photos--Teague Hill 1876 11 .50 Allen Equipment Company, Inc. Equipment Repair 1877 21.40 Annex Printing Center Typesetting 1878 40.00 American Society of Public Conference Registration--H. Grench Administration 1879 133.54 A T & T Information Systems Telephone Service 1880 442.32 Big Wheeland Frame Equipment Repair 1881 85.65 James Boland Reimbursement--Staff Picnic Expenses 1882 701.80 Brian Kangas Foulk Engineering Services 1883 75.81 Brook's Cupertino Glass Company Window Glass 1884 28.50 California Institute of Public Environmental Directory Affairs 1885 163.47 California Water Service Water Service 1886 146.52 Clark's Auto Parts & Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Repairs 1887 76.40 Communications Research Company Uniform Expense 1888 292.63 Conservatree Paper Company Office Supplies 1889 1 ,184.49 The Darkroom Photographic Prints 1890 140.00 Dillingham Associates Skyline Bid Form Preparation 1891 393.65 Discount Office Supplies Office Furnishings 1892 51 .31 John Escobar Reimbursement--Field Equipment 1893 51 .39 Jean Fiddes Reimbursement--Staff Picnic Expenses 1894 17.54 The Frog Pond Meal Conference 1895 49.50 Renita Gabrielson Reimbursement--Class Registration 1896 434.21 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1897 65.70 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 1898 80.33 Mary Hale Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1899 183.81 David Hansen Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1900 75.00 Hidden Villa Small Staff Retreat 1901 209.30 The Hub Schneiders Uniform Expense 1902 99.00 Institute for Management Resource Materials 1903 639.96 Interstate Traffic Control Signs 1904 40.00 Joe Jordan Honorarium for Docent Training 1905 478.96 Lawrence Tire Service Tires 1906 12.10 Minton's Lumber & Supply PP Y Field Equipment 1907 27.82 Manta Vista Garden Center Base Rock 1g08 4.76 Plorney's of Mountain View Office Supplies Meeting 88-22 REVISED Date: Oct. 12, 1988 r H=ount Name Description 1009 53.80 Northern Energy Propane Gas 1910 131 .40 Stanley Norton August Expenses 1911 1 ,010.77 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 1912 4G6.37 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 1913 5,0.90 Pine Cone Lumber Company Field Supplies 1914 5,580.00 Dennis Plank Construction Repairs to Skyline Ranger Residence 1915 14.38 Precision Engravers, Inc. Namebadges 19110 27.78 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 1917 331 .86 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 1918 1 ,017.31 J. L. Rice Trucking & Materials Base Rock 1919 7012.40 Jane Saltman Planning Services 1920 1 ,050.00 County of Santa Clara Building Permit 1921 350.00 County of Santa Clara Building Permit 1922 5, i0.85 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent Fee 1923 2,520.00 E. R. Sheehan Equipment Rental and Consulting Service 1924 262.88 Skyline County Water District Water Service 1925 1 , 162.36 She] ] Oil Company Fuel and Vehicle Repairs r 192' 35.00 Sloan Management Review Subscription 1927 273:45 Glenn Smith Consulting Services 1928 53,3.55 United States Postmaster Postage 1923 ;5.59 Unocal Fuel 1930 3�4. 13 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 1931 20.00 People for Open Space Registration--M. Hale and H. Grench 1932 173.33 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office Supplies, Film, Photocopying, Field Supplies, and Private Vehicle Expense 1933 220.69* Victoria Emmons Catering Bayiands Field Trip I *Emergency Check Issued on October 12, 1988 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Board President Acknowledge/Respond Meeting 88-23Oct. 2 6 , 1988 Director Acknowledge/Respond Robert S. Ratner _ Staff Acknowledge/Respond 318 Costello Drive Draft Response Attached Los Altos, California 94022 _ Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft (415) 948-7714 Response for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) Other October 12, 1988 Ms. Katherine Duffy, Chairperson MROSD Board of Directors 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C135 �O � Mountain View, CA 94040 Dear Ms. Duffy: I request that the MROSD board consider this letter in any discussions it may have on usage policies in the Open Space District. My particular concern is to maintain open access for the various types of pedestrian traffic on the trails, particularly the Wildcat Canyon and Wildcat Loop trails in the Rancho San Antonio Preserve. As you are aware, these trails are used by hikers, walkers, and runners. I want to see the trails remain open to all of these groups. In the main, my experience is that all types of open space users--hikers, walkers, and runners--exercise a high degree of trail courtesy. The occasional problems I see or have encountered have to do with larger groups--say more than half a dozen or so--of users, that sometimes do not show appropriate courtesy to others. For example, faster walkers, or runners, sometimes encounter difficulty passing through large groups of hikers, although most groups are quite courteous in this regard. Similarly, large bunched-up groups of runners passing in narrow areas of the trails may be unpleasant to some walkers. Explicitly, I do not think that individual runners/joggers per se are the problem, or even a problem, as may have been alleged by others, and I would ask that their rights of usage be protected along with those of other users. If the board comes to feel that some action is necessary with respect to trail usage, I suggest the following: Post signs at the two permit, encouraging smaller groups to spread out rather than bunching up, and requesting trail courtesy of all users. For the first few weeks at heaviest usage times, it would be effective to have a District Ranger at the main entry point making the request to avoid bunching. I think this will solve any problems you may be having of this sort, without exclusionary rules and costly enforcement requirements. If you would like me to present these views at one of your meetings, just ask. Very 1 yours, R : rt S. Ratner � A MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 DRAFT RESPONSE. PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATI(iN Mr. Robert S. Ratner 318 Costello Drive Los Altos , CA 94022 Dear Mr. Ratner: Thank you for your letter of October 12 , 1988 which the District' s Board of Directors considered at its October 26, 1988 meeting. Providing for the safe and harmonious enjoyment of District trails by diverse groups such as hikers , bicyclists, runners , and equestrians continues to be a challenge for the District. Naturally, each user group has a sense of proprietary interest in open space trails . Visitor safety is our foremost concern, and we are striving to eliminate irresponsible trail use. You may be interested to note that the District staff has met previously with track coaches and leaders of organized running groups to request that they refrain from running in concentrated "bunches , " and also to exercise appropriate courtesy when passing others, particularly on the more narrow stretches of trail. The District currently is in the process of developing comprehensive trail use standards . The process will be an open one, involving considerable input from concerned individuals such as yourself. The District has sponsored public workshops to address the issue of trail use. We will place your name on our notification list so that when this subject is addressed in the future, you will be notified prior to the meeting. Sincerely, Katherine Duffy, President Board of Directors K:ds Hercert Grench,General Manager:Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teens Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop WRITTEN COMMUNIC ON -- --. Meeting 8 8-2 t RTSMSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Oct. 26, 1988 Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond _ Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) _ Other riJO 'erSPo/1/Sf- 11825•Skyline Boulevard nl,� cEssAR� �" Los Gatos, CA 95030 October 12, 1988 Mrs. Kay Duffy, President Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Old Mill Office Center, C-135 201 San Antonio Circle Mountain View CA 94040 Dear Kay and Board Members, i wish to personally congratualte your board and staff members, particularly, Mary Hale, on the publication of the brochure, ,.Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures," and the accompanying letters to property owners. The brochure is objective, clear, attractive and as complete as is feasible. I also wish to express my appreciation for the process by which it was developed - a truly open dialogue between Board, staff and the public, aimed at a common goal. The publication and distribution of this brochure is surely a step forward in honest communication with the public, and should be an important aid to those of us who frequently must interpret the District's actions to others. Sincerely, Janet Schwind A& R-88-123 (Meeting 88-23 October 26, 1988) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 19 , 1988 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner; J. Boland, Operations Supervisor; C. Bruins, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Proposed Temporary or Seasonal Closure of Certain District Trails to Bicycle and Equestrian Use At your meeting of October 12, 1988 , staff requested that you postpone discussion of trail closures until your October 26 meeting. This was to allow necessary input from a special committee of the West Bay Trails Council . Staff met with the committee on October 17 . There were no strong objections to my proposed action. However, it was suggested that the West Bay Trails Council be informed of any contemplated seasonal closures if time permitted. Please note the attached revised charts and new memorandum from D. Hansen (see report R-88-116 , dated October 5, 1988) . These changes are based on the discussion with committee members from the West Bay Trails Council during the October 17 meeting. I intend to approve the Land Manager' s revised recommendations on trail closures contingent upon your comments and any further public input at your October 26 meeting. I MEMORANDUM October 18 , 1988 TO: H. Grench, General Manager FROM: D. Hansen, Land Manager 1 SUBJECT: Revised Recommendation for Temporary or Seasonal Closure I; of Certain District Trails to Bicycle and Equestrian Use 1 1 On October 4 , 1988 , I sent to you a memorandum regarding certain recommended closures of District trails over the next six months . This matter , which you forwarded to the Board, was postponed at their last meeting to allow Land Management staff to meet with a special committee of the West Bay Trails Council . After the meeting last night, I have revised my recommendations to include that input and would now like to 1 recommend that you authorize : 1 . Closing to bicycle use on a temporary basis for public safety reasons and until the trail use policies and guidelines have been adopted (April , 1989) , the following trails : a. Black Mountain Trail at Windmill Pasture b. Soda Gulch Trail at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve 2 . Closing to equestrian use on a temporary basis for public safety reasons and until the trail use policies and guidelines have been adopted, the following trail : a . Soda Gulch Trail at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve 3. Closing on a seasonal basis (i . e . , during extreme wet conditions) to equestrian and bicycle use , the following trails : a . Whittemore Gulch Trail at Purisima Creek b. Seven Springs Loop Trail at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve C . Lower Peters Creek Trail at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Based on the Trails Council meeting, I have also revised the summary charts and included maps showing those trails proposed for closure . Please refer to my October 4 memorandum for the changes . We can also fully explain the changes to the Board at their October 26 meeting. If CHART 8 PROPOSED SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS (See definition of 'Seasonal' and 'Temporary' below. ) Proposed Closure Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Concerns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Windmill Pasture Black Mountain Trail Temporary Seasonal Initially was closed to bicyclists by Hidden Villa. Remained closed informally upon acquisition to be consistent with adjoining Hidden Villa trails. Very steep, deeply troughed (known to some as 'the chute'); winding, very poor line of sight. Advertised as a 'Thrill Ride' in a local bicycle shop publication. 2 Purisima Creek Whittemore Gulch Trail Seasonal Seasonal Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail with poor line of sight. Alternate route is available. Soda Gulch Trail Temporary Temporary Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail with Door line of sight and some very steep side slopes. Majority of trail offers no room for passing. Alternate route available. 3 Fremont Older 7 Springs Loop Trail Seasonal Seasonal Narrow winding trail; can get very soggy during extreme wet conditions. Alternative routes are available. b Long Ridge Lower Peters Creek Trail Seasonal Seasonal Currently very popular with mountain bicyclists. Tread can get very soggy during extreme wet conditions. SEASONAL CLOSURE means closed during extreme wet conditions or when new construction presents serious concern over Public safety and potential environmental damage. TEMPORARY CLOSURE means closed temporarily due to Primary concern over public safety during the period of time required for the preparation of the Trail Use Policies and Guidelines. f CHART A TRAILS PREVIOUSLY CLOSED TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS Current Status Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Concerns ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Los Trancos Earthquake Trail Closed Closed Self-guided interpretive trail with heavy use; slow-moving groups with frequent stops; narrow. winding, steep side slope and Door line of sight; alternate routes available. 2 Fremont Older Creekside Trail Closed Closed Very narrow, riparian trail with poor line of (Below Older home) sight; alternate routes available. 3 Rancho San Antonio PGE Trail Closed Open Closure to be consistent with County's PGE trail. Lower Wildcat Trail Closed Closed Heavy use by hikers, runners and environmental education groups of all ages and abilities. Main entrance trail Open Closed Heavy use by hikers, runners, bicyclists and (to Deer Hollow Farm) education groups of all ages and abilities. H b hikers runners equestrians and A other trails Closed Optn Heavy use 11 is y y , D n environmental education groups. Most including fl , High Meadow and Upper Wildcat trails are narrow winding riparian or woodland trails with Door line of sight. 4 Monte Bello Stevens Creek Nature Closed Closed Self-guided interpretive trail; slow-moving groups Trail with frequent stops; narrow woodland and riparian trail with poor line of sight; alternate route available. 5 Purisims Creek Whittemore Gulch Open Open Closed for one year to allow natural shoulder trail tread compaction. Whole Access Trail Closed Closed Slow-moving use by physically limited; narrow tread width. Soda Gulch Trail Closed Closed One year closure to allow natural shoulder and tread compaction. 6 Windy Hill Anniversary Trail Closed Closed One year closure to allow natural shoulder and trail tread compaction. Windy Hill Loop Trail Closed Open Narrow winding trail through riparian and wood- land; steep side slopes in places; Door line of sight; occasional heavy use; alternate route available. 7 St. Joseph's Hill Jones Road Trail Open Closed Initially closed to bicycles, now the site of a temporary 'walk zone' experiment. Heavy use by runners, some hikers and dog owners. Very narrow, winding, steep side slopes and cliffs, Door line of sight, steep grade near top. An alternate route was available prior to County's closure of the Alma Bridge Trail. 4 r • • • • . 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HICKORY OAK RIDGE , ry .- ; (SEMPERVIRENS FUND) " fz/fa - 7 'k ' V A . ..... .::...: .. . ::%.��:;.. : �r ..� :+►•PENINSULA OPEN ' �� y3� 4 ;:.. .^:::' .. . :.: '.'::::. .,. .:.. ALTRANS PARKING Tr> - PORTOLA STATE PARK ;.`r',•:'A:.'.'m.•''ti.. �'9: i�''w'"t`%w"t< .":i �:t .y,.... •:}; PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST � h T W; {� r. J f. . �n c HIGHWAY 9 ' GHWAY � 3 9r' '�✓ .;.A..: ,�t.l�` ..r^s�`��C .4a_l�,•,..,.�hrk,..+-!r,~``�,'"'►,w....s.�.�1.�..`.::..:....., �.,...-. .�.""`Ti,� - � �k.4�;'^}:__.:.. `, `�c . : ..� f.�i.�.,.�.?F.. ''�w_f ...L."...�° �9..." �...-,. �'�, 1'% R-88-125 (Meeting 88-23 lift October 26, 1988) Alm MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 19 , 1988 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Schwabacher and Rosenberg Property Addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve by Exchange of Land Recommendation: I recommend that you: 1. adopt the accompanying Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Exchange Interests in Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Lands of Schwabacher and Rosenberg) ; 2. tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommen- dations contained in report R-88-111; 3. tentatively name the property as an addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve; and 4. indicate your intention to dedicate the property as open space. Discussion: At your meeting of September 28 , 1988, you postponed con- sideration of this item to a future meeting (refer to report R-88-111 dated September 14 , 1988) . This item was postponed in order to resolve any possible difficulties in transferring the District property as proposed, while assuring that the District would retain the recorded development restrictions over the adjacent Melton property. As a result of discussions with the title company and legal counsel, this transaction can be completed by having the District simply reserve the restrictive rights as an appurtenance to the 50-foot strip of land the District proposes to retain. In this way, these rights would not be conveyed to the Schwabachers, but would be retained by the District and remain in place undisturbed by the transaction. Also, as a result of discussions with the Meltons , the District would not transfer the 1/8 interest in the Melton spring, but would retain this right as an appurtenance to the 50-foot area being retained by the District. Since the Schwabachers have their own separate and adequate water supply, they have agreed to this additional condition. R-88-120 (Meeting 88-23 A, A- October 26, 1988) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 September 28 , 1988 To Board of Directors From : Nonette Hanko Subject : Good Neighbor Policy Dear Colleagues : Now that our Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures publication has been mailed to the property owners in the District planning area, I would like to follow up with the long- promised further development of our Good Neighbor Policy. To begin with, our basic policy which was adopted in 1974 states under policy #3 as follows : 3. The District will follow a land management policy that pro- vides proper care of open space land, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values.Good Neighbor Policy. . . The District will make every effort to be a good neighbor to other property owners. Adequate patrol, maintenance, and public education will be provided to minimize fire hazards , litter, noise,erosion, unsound use of the land, dis- turbance of wildlife and vegetation, and trespassing. " Since 1974 , we have implemented this policy in the following ways : 1. Provided neighborhood staff meetings as input to the planning process and site development. (1974 ) 2. Participate in road agreements. ( 1982 to present 3. Adopted a policy of notification of adjacent neighbors prior to acquisition of land, and Board consideration of site plans. ( 1981 ,1986 4. Adopted restrictions on District use of its power of eminent domain. (1986 ) 5. Added language as part of the eminent domain policy: In establishing routes for trails , the District shall plan in consultation with and respect the privacy of "developed Communities (1986 6. Adopted guidelines for the designation of "developed communities whereby, homeowners may petition the Board for such designation. ( 1988 Herbert Grench,General Manager;Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop ;ptember 24 memo page 2 . 7 . Development of the Land Acquisition Policies and Precedures publication which has been mailed to property owners . ( 1988 ) During the past several months, Director Henshaw and I have been gathering ideas on additional improvements in relations with District neighbors . I personally feel that the most important suggestion at this time is for the Board to continue to keep alt open ear to our neighbors and to communicate candidly what we are doing and thinking of doing. Therefore , I wish to offer the following new policy Good Neighbor Policy. . . Board meetings or Board workshops be held at least once a year in the District's planning area ( see description in Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures ) . Meetings shall be pub- licized so as to reach the maximum number of planning area res- idents. Agenda topics should encourage neighbor input and neighbor participation in District decisions and activities . It is important that there be participation at such meetings or workshops by ranger staff members ( night meetings) and our volunteer co-ordinator. In- vitations should be sent to docents and county and legislative rep- resentatives . A suggested format for such Board meetings or workshops is as follows : Topic : Any land management plan of particular interest to the sub- planning area in which the meeting is held. President's welcome remarks Discussion : District staff describes different policies for emphasized vs . non-emphasized sites ,public access , signing,and publicity of different types of sites . Board may wish to pose questions such as; a.) ideas for providing public access while at the same tim protecting public and private natural resources , and the privacy of nei hbors. b.) neighbor support groups for individual preserves . Follow -through on any significant ideas could be by formation of a Board subcommittee,Board/Neighbor committee , or by an agenda item. Separate from the yearly meeting recommendation as part of our Good Neighbor Policy , I would like to suggest that we contact the editors of neighborhood newsletters ( example South Skyline Assoc. and Kings Mountain Echo ) to find out if they would be willing to include a quarterly news article from our Board which could outline completed and current District activities and describe ways neighbors can "plug-in " to future activities. R-88-122 (Meeting 88-23 October 26 , 1988) 0 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 20 , 1988 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Open Space Planner; C. Bruins , Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Designations Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the attached resolution designating trails on Windy Hill , Long Ridge, and Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserves as a portion of the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail . Discussion: At your meeting of June 22 , 1988 , you endorsed the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail by approving a resolution of support (see report R-88-71 dated June 15, 1988) . On September 22, 1988 , the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Corridor was unveiled at a dedication ceremony at Tilden Park. Attachment A shows the corridor. The Ridge Trail Council has now asked land management agencies to designate relevant portions of their trail systems as part of the Ridge Trail system. The council and Greenbelt Alliance/People for Open Space urged such action to give added publicity, and to some degree legitimacy, to the trail. At this time, trails on three District preserves are being proposed for this designation. The three preserves are Windy Hill, Long Ridge, and Saratoga Gap. The trails that are being recommended for designation as part of the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail are identified on maps one and two attached to the Resolution. Other trails anticipated for inclusion in the network are the Skyline Trail through Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves and the Redwood Trail on Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The designation of trails on Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve would be in conjunction with a R-88-122 Page Two I proposed dedication ceremony of the recently completed grant- funded facilities . A signing program for the Ridge Trail has been prepared, which will involve placement of a route j designation plaque on existing trail signs similar to signing along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Sierra . Additional signing may be installed at trail heads to the Ridge Trail . Additional District trails will be designated as portions of the Ridge Trail in conjunction with use and management plans for a particular area. i I i I y I i it i I I f 1 ATTACHMENT A �a,as� �a,a,asa�as asa,asasa,as��a,a! r•�t� - a•<sa'asasa,�as��a' Santa Rosa NAPA / SONOMA COUNTY \'t COUNTY \�\ • • • • ••• • Napa f S '\ •• Sonoma ••„"� Petaluma 1 Q SOLANO COUNTY . o � • Vallejo •xovato MARIN ` Martinez r NTY • 2} San ael Richmori _ CONTRA COSTA > COUNTY Oaklan San Francis ;• Hayward • Pleasanton San Bruno • 0 0 • {1LAMED UNTY Redwood City qL l SAr�Li ATEO - Milpitas / Los • l Altos •� San Francisco Bay Area � •• Ridge Trail Corridor COUNTY Legend San Jose • '�'� Public Lands SANTA o • CLAR1 Ir Ridge Trail Corridor _ -�' ; $j°� •• ovoo .r-� • Preferred/Long-Term Los Gat O Alternate/Short-Term SANTA CRUZ • C UNTY *1% -� • • # Trail alignment to be determined • 5 COUNTY `�c• J r -� • • • Gilroy Map developed by the Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG) for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council(September 1988). Based on map Prepared by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (December 1972)from the map of the San Francisco Bay Region,1970,at Bay Area Ridge Trail Council 1:125,000,mapped,edited and published by the U.S.Geological survey. Ridge Trail Corridor For more information on trail planning and implementation contact Barbara Rice, Endorsed by Ridge Trail Council Ridge Trail Project Director,116 New Montgomery,Suite 640,San Francisco,California,94105 August 18,1988 (415)5434291 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DESIGNATING TRAILS ON THREE OPEN SPACE PRESERVES AS PORTIONS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL WHEREAS, the Bay Area is a special place to live , in large part because of the close interrelationship between cities and the magnificent open landscape of the region; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will be sited along the ridgeline of the hills and mountains surrounding the Bay, going through all nine Bay Area counties and the Santa Cruz mountains including a forty mile segment of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands , and offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the region from the highest elevations; and WHEREAS , the trail will serve the needs of hikers, equestrians , bicyclists , people who are not so able-bodied, runners , families and others who are the constituents or other public users of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands; and WHEREAS , the Bay Area can serve as a model for the nation, showing how a major metropolitan region can capitalize on its most spectacular natural assets and bring to all its residents the opportunity to hike and ride close to their homes on trails and walkways ; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby designates as a portion of the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail those trails on the Windy Hill , Long Ridge, and Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserves depicted on Attachments One and Two affixed hereto and incorporated herein. ATTACHMENT A MEN ssss saw saw SEEM saw saw saw aaa.ERE MMME sse<� Santa Rosa NAPA .71 SONOMA COUNTY COUNTY •\ • • • • •0• • Napa •• Sonoma • Petaluma SOLANO COUNTY Ib Vallejo ovato N .. MARIN 0, NTY • Martinez • Zy ' San aelt Richmo CONTRA COSTA 4 COU NTY Oaklan -� I San Francis Hayward Pleasanton San Bruno 0 •• LAME UNTY • Redwood City SA ATEO - Milpitas /Los • l Altos San Francisco Bay Area •• Ridge Trail Corridor COUNTY Legend San Jose • 'r•'� Public Lands SANTA • CLARe� ff Ridge Trail Corridor — �-- M Los Gatos • Preferred/Long-Term j 1 O WNTY -� O Alternate/Short-Term \ SANTA CRUZ .�- •• • * Trail alignment to be determined • `:1 COUNTY J • • • Gilroy Map developed by the Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG):. for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council(September 1988). Based on map Prepared by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (December 1972)from the map of the San Francisco Bay Region,1970,at Bay Area Ridge Trail Council 1:125'000,mapped,edited and published by the U.S.Geological Survey. Ridge Trail Corridor For more information on trail planning and implementation contact Barbara Rice, Endorsed by Ridge Trail Council Ridge Trail Project Director,116 New Montgomery,Suite 640,San Francisco,California,94105 August 18,1988 (415)5434291 � MIDPENINSUL/' ^EGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ATTACHMENT ONE ® Windy H. Open Space Press ie Dx �'' f ♦. r r ..r .•..""w'-S \ `:s r t r t.f t. ". "`^ ya t. *. ■ ,,{ r y Y ,� � �.. .-... RO POS E t (� rw cc. k ;rti r u "PARKING E, t `♦f ;� -^w' `�,"`��. ..... cr+ � <-�,w PORTOLA VALLEY ♦'"' :..,�.---T".'^a � �s; s ^�tiQp��ram..- ` --,.>` "^*"'. �+..`;-a. � '�� t � :: �k 4 SAUSAL`: / • , tom. �♦ i�� POND ,� c;� s� .,Y �,. j•_ -. ,�� •� \� �, ALPINE ROAD DOGS_ PERMITTED_ IN THIS AREA ` • '' ` \ \ r t �y,.r 3� i� �y�;j l?U'S_,. � �y.- �.i t �e ,'S,.;...i r� ♦r5.' +Mr�; '��O :' LL I c r ;e `A a� f A� HAMMS GULCH TRAIL---•G/ �f _ -•!EAGLE TRAIL; s Y / / 6` :t CDOGS PERMITTED ,:, jk a u -.emu ♦� ' c r ��.1 (� `1• ✓ `t a w f tv , f t ri 8* _iml 571 ' C F� ' r ? �l ±Na;Ei; •4.1/L. RAZORBACK ACK RIDGE TRAIL--7 �.%LOST TRAIL Ko 601 tr � SKY � BOULEVARD.. _ .... LINE BOULEVARD t PROPOSED RIDGE TRAIL SEGMENT NOTE: BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE LOOP TRAIL. i +. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Long Ridge Open Space Preserve ATTACHMENT TWO Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve . mm DOGS PERMITTED IN THIS A GRIZZLY FLAT PARK SKYLINE RIDGE O.S.P. BELLO 0.! 9 PORTOLA HEIGHTS ROAD: CLOSED TO HIKING, BICYCLE AND EQUESTRIAN USE. PLEASE USE OFF-ROAD TRAILS. JSKYLINE COUNTY PARK LONG RIDGE V2 D.S.P. SKYLINE BC V G RIDGE I J 'KOJI RE E STEVENS CREEK PAR WN, PENINSULA -HOL EN SPACE TRUST O ROAD P .WARD ROADGATE ll OGA GAP 0.S.P. 1 HICKO RY 0 .......... tG3GATE PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUSI CALTRANS PARKING LOT PORTOLA STATE PROPOSED RIDGE TRAIL SEGMENTr. H I G�W Wa : I HIGHWAY 35 ` 1llIN -.1 R-88-121 (Meeting 88-23 October 26, 1988) 04 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 20, 1988 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; J. Boland, Operations Supervisor; J. Fiddes , Administrative Services Manager; C. Bruins, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Approval of Senior Ranger Job Classification, Job Specification, Salary Range, and Filling of Three Positions Recommendation: I recommend that you: 1) approve the creation of a Senior Ranger job classification, 2) approve the attached job specification for Senior Ranger and assign it a salary range of Step Number 201 . 5 to 231 . 5 with a corresponding monthly salary of $2096 to $2824, 3) authorize staff to fill three Senior Ranger positions , and 4) delete two Ranger positions at the present time. Discussion: On June 22, 1988 , as part of the adoption of the Open Space Management budget, you approved sufficient funding to upgrade two ranger positions to patrol Senior Ranger. The budget also included funding for the conversion of the current Crew Coordinating Ranger assignment to a regular full-time crew Senior Ranger position. This approval was contingent upon your acceptance of the job specification and salary range, as mentioned in the Action Plan for fiscal year 1988-1989 (see report R-88-23 dated February 16 , 1988) . The proposed job specification for Senior Ranger is attached for your review. The proposed salary range for this classification is Step Number 201 .5 to 231 .5, with a corresponding monthly salary of $2096 to $2824. R-88-121� � Page Two 1 i I The proposed Senior Ranger position is similar to the former Lead Ranger classification. Senior rangers will provide extended shift supervision that includes day-to-day supervision of j rangers , open space technicians , and volunteers , will evaluate the performance of open space technicians and other designated personnel , and will handle other specific projects beyond the ranger job classification. It is anticipated that these positions will be filled by members of the current ranger staff . The resultant vacated ranger positions would not be filled at 1 this time . As acreage , site visitation, and staff size continue to grow, it is very difficult for the three current supervising rangers to manage the increased job responsibilities . The areas that will benefit most from the creation of the Senior Ranger positions are on-site shift supervision and the timely assignment and inspection of work projects . Without the addition of the Senior Rangers , the overall effectiveness of the Supervising Ranger as multi-disciplined supervisors is lessened. Senior rangers will handle more of the day-to-day shift supervision, particularly in more remote areas or when a supervising ranger is unavailable. They will also inspect completed work assignments and conduct ongoing supervision and performance reviews for assigned open space technicians. i Supervising rangers will be able to focus more of their attention on the following: a) analyzing and improving site operations systems; b) organizing safety training programs; c) assisting with recruitment, selection, and training of new staff ; d) preparing and monitoring budgets ; e) interacting with concerned neighbors and with representatives from neighboring agencies; f) assisting planning staff with development and implementation of use and management plans ; g) record keeping; and 1 h) dealing with personnel-related matters . 1 Funding for three Senior Ranger positions is included in the 1988-1989 Open Space Management budget, for six months of the first year. Staff anticipates filling the positions by January of 1989 . I 1 I If 1 I I T compatible with District regulations and Use and Management' Plans. May meet with neighborhood groups or concerned citizens regarding site problems ; performs other related work and duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS : Individual must be at least 21 years old. This position requires education equivalent to graduation from a two-year college with a degree in an appropriate field and a minimum of two years of full-time paid experience in the protection, operation, or maintenance of a park, forest, public recreation area, or the equivalent. A maximum of one additional year of experience may be substituted for one year of education. Individual must possess a valid California Driver' s License. Individual must possess or obtain a Standard CPR card and an Advanced First Aid Card (or higher) , and have completed an approved 832 P.C. class. Experience or training in wildland firefighting is desirable. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: individual must possess strength, endurance and agility, and must be mentally alert, physically sound and emotionally mature. Individual must be willing to participate in a District-prescribed fitness and exercise program and must maintain a Level IV Fitness standard as measured by the Cooper Aerobics Testing System. Individual must have normal hearing; normal visual function and visual acuity of not less than 20/30 in each eye with correction; weight proportional to - -height; and sufficient swimming ability for self-preservation. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices involved in the maintenance, operations , and protection of open space lands; basic principles , practices, and techniques of supervision, personnel management and organization; some knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn aspects of budget preparation and administration, and project management. ABILITY TO: Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel; motivate staff members, analyze day-to-day operations and maintenance needs and make recommendations to supervisor on such needs; communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with District staff and members of the public. SPECIAL NOTE: The individual filling this position will be appointed as a Peace Officer in accordance with the California Penal Code. Field work is often performed alone. Individual must work odd hours and on weekends and holidays , and must wear the prescribed uniform. Residence in District housing may be required. This is a non-exempt position. 1 i SENIOR RANGER Definition: Under general direction of Supervising Ranger, a Senior Ranger is the first-level supervisor for designated field and ranger personnel. Incumbents are responsible for assisting in the day-to-day coordination of patrol, maintenance, and administrative functions of geographical or operational field sub-unit s) . As assigned by a Supervising Ranger, will assist with the hiring of designated field personnel , provide supervision, and evaluate the performance of assigned field personnel . Patrols District lands, provides visitor information, and assists supervisor in developing informational educational programs for the public. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction work on District properties and facilities. Performs assigned tasks in the areas of budget preparation and monitoring, personnel and policy and/or Use and Management Plan development or review to assist Supervising Ranger who is responsible for overseeing a geographical or operational field sub-units} . TYPICAL TASKS: Assists Supervising Ranger with hiring, supervision, and training of field and other personnel; conducts performance evaluations for assigned personnel; implements patrol and maintenance work schedules, and performs such work, including field patrol and maintenance activities . Patrols District lands -to---insure the safe use of the lands; provides visitor information and enforces State and local laws and District policies . Performs fire suppression duties as needed; performs a variety of maintenance and construction duties related to the development and up-keep of District lands, trails, fences, and gates , as well as maintenance of a variety of District facilities. Performs a variety of administrative duties related to record keeping, inventory, information research, and the supervision of assigned personnel . Coordinates ongoing or special maintenance and operations tasks on designated District lands. Assists Supervising Ranger with development and/or administration of policies and procedures, budget, bid solicitation, Use and Management Plans , and maintenance plans . Implements projects as assigned in accordance with adopted Use and Management Plans, operating policies and maintenance plans . Assists Supervising Ranger with analysis of operations and maintenance procedures and development of improved and/or simplified methods to cost effectively maximize equipment and labor utilization. Supervises use of vehicles and shop equipment, as assigned, coordinates, as appropriate, with police and fire agencies regarding matters of mutual concern affecting public safety. Files reports with police and courts regarding individuals in violation of District ordinances. May make presentations to public and private groups . May serve as District liaison with individuals or group representatives seeking to use District lands for special events to ensure that such activities are R-88-124 (Meeting 88-23 October 26, 1988) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 19, 1988 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Substitution of Security for District Debt on the Former Bullis Property, Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Recommendation: I recommend that you approve substituting the former lower Peters property at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as security for the outstanding debt on the former Bullis property. I further recommend that you authorize the President to execute a new deed of trust over the former lower Peters property in favor of Mr. Bullis. Background: On March 26, 1986, you approved District purchase of the 54- acre Bullis property (see report R-86-07 dated March 2, 1986) . As a part of that acquisition, Mr. Bullis financed $600, 000 of the $813, 000 purchase price at 7% interest fully amortized over 10 years. The entire property was pledged as security for the loan in the form of a first deed of trust. On August 18 , 1988 the District traded the 12-acre ranch area of the former Bullis property to Mr. Kyle Bach for the 100-acre former Peninsula Open Space Trust (Thomas) property addition to Coal Creek Open Space Preserve (see reports R-88-25 dated February 18 , 1988 and R-88-88 dated July 18, 1988) . At your meeting of July 27 , 1988 , you gave final approval to this transaction. At that time, it was mentioned in the report that Mr. Bach would be attempting to convince Mr. Bullis to substitute the loan security so that Mr. Bach could obtain financing on the ranch area of the property. The most obvious property for substitute security would be the former lower Peters property on Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Discussion: Mr. Bullis has now agreed to reconvey the deed of trust over his former property securing his loan, in exchange for a first deed of trust over the former lower Peters property. This property was chosen because it remains undedicated, and therefore would present no legal question regarding the District ' s ability to pledge it as loan security. The principal balance on the Bullis loan is currently $480, 000, with the final payment due in May, 1996. The substitution of security for this loan will not change the payment terms. After the loan is fully paid, the security interest in the lower Peters property will be released through a recorded reconveyance. After your approval , District staff will record a reconveyance over the former Bullis property, and then record the new deed of trust over the lower Peters property, completing the substitution of security for this loan. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y. I. DATE : October 21 , 1988 1_4 SIERR A CLUB 730 Polk Street San Francisco,California 94109 415•776.2211 I 960 Ilima Way Palo Alto, CA 9LT-6 (41 5)494_8e 95 May 22, 19AS To: All Sierra Clut Elements* and list of those interested in this policy From: George Barnes, Chair, off-Road Vehicle Subcommittee, Public Lands Committee Re: New Club Off-Roe' Use of Vehicles Policy Enclosed is the Clu l s off-road use of vehicles policy approved by the Board on May 7, 19F% along with a background section giving rationale for the policy and gu{del_nee for implementation of the policy. A large Club grass- routes effort :ed both to demand for revising the older policy and to the word- ing of this new one. We t?--ank the many of you who made significant contributions to this process. The policy is intended to guide Club elements when working with public land managers who would be implementing the actions called for by the policy. Because this implementation is generally site-specific, application of the policy will largely bt by Club Groups and Chapter& rather than at regional or national levels. The policy applies to use of all vehicles off of roads regularly main- tained by mechanical means, not just to off-road vehicles (vehicles designed for off-road use), although ORVs will usually account for most of the traffic on tra4-ls and areas where the policy will be applied. In particular, the pol- icy applies to all bicycles rot just to all-terrain (mcurtein) bicycles. Mountain bike issues were principal motivators for this policy revision. Mcantain bike organizations& i ations have contacted the Club about thi&b Y P olic and a number went to meet with Club clemei�ts to discuss it. We plea to meet with some of the national mountain bike organizations and will be pointing out that local Club elements •will usually have the led with policy implements- Lion. Groups and Chapters who have active mountain bike issues may wish to designate a contact person or committee to respond to contact requests by outside organizations if they have not already done so. I will Is interested in the experiences of Club elements in applying g this policy. You can contact me at the Palo Alto address or phone number above. Again, thanks for your input. Ir *BOD; RCC Chairs; Conservation Coordinating Committee; Issue & CSC Committee chairs; Council ExCom; Chapter Chairs, Conservation Chairs, Offices; Field & SCLDF Offices; Group Conservation Chairs To explore,enjoy,and protect the wild places of the earth... Adopted, BOD May 7, 1988 OFF-ROAD USE OF VEHICLES I. POLICY [The policy on ORVs adopted by the Board of Directors in February 1972 and modified in May 1985 and March 1986 is repealed and replaced with the following: ] 1. Use in officially designated wilderness The Sierra Club reaffirms its support for the Wilderness Act's prohibition of "mechanized modes of transport," including non-motorized vehicles, from entry into designated wilderness. 2. Use of vehicles on other public lands a. Trails and areas on public lands should be closed to all vehicles unless (1) determined to be appropriate for their use through completion of an analysis, review, and implementation process, and (2) officially posted with signs as being open. b. The process must include (1) application of objective criteria to assess whether or not environmental quality can be effectively maintained, and whether the a s fety and enjoyment of all users can be protected; (2) a public review and comment procedure involving all interested parties; and (3) promulgation of effective implementing regulations where impacts are sufficiently low that vehicle use is appropriate. c. Trails and areas designated for vehicular use must be monitored periodically to detect environmental damage or user interference inconsistent with the above criteria. Where this occurs, the trail or area must be closed to vehicles unless effective corrective regulations are enforced. II. BACKGROUND OF THE POLICY Off-road use of vehicles can present serious and special problems of impact on the environment and incompatibility with other users of the land. Experience has shown that off-road use of vehicles may result in one or more of the following effects: All vehicles -- 1. Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat; b. Soil compaction and serious adverse impact on flora and its regeneration; and c. Degradation of trails, including rutting and breakdown of trail edges. 2. Disruption of wildlife breeding and nesting habitats, especially of vulnerable species, resulting in loss of young; 3. Disturbance of wildlife, leading to weakened physical condition, death, and possible extinction of some species; 4. Damage to archaeological, scientific, historical and other significant sites, and damage to natural features, sometimes with irreversible effects, especially on rare features of interest for scientific study; 5. Facilitation of illegal hunting, fishing and the taking of game and non-game wildlife; 6. Danger to the safety of other land users because of vehicle speed, steep terrain, sharp curves, slippery or unstable trail surfaces, and/or limited visibility; and 7. Competition with other land users: vehicle operators, with their increased mobility, generally use a greater quantity of scarce land per recreational user. Motorized vehicles -- 1. Introduction of air and water pollution to areas presently removed from any such sources; 2. Excessive noise, which, in close proximity, may result in physiological effects on animals and humans, or may induce anxiety, altering animal behavior patterns, and which, in most circumstances, seriously degrades the solitude of wild areas for other users; 3. Litter: by virtue of mechanization, operators of vehicles carry more gear, with potential to leave more litter; 4. Vandalism: motorized ease of access is often coupled with increase of acts of vandalism on public and private property; and 5. Fire: illegally or improperly operated vehicles can often create a fire hazard on public or private lands. I III. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE POLICY [The following Guidelines are not official Club policy. They were developed by the Club's Public Lands Committee to help interpret the meaning of the policy on the off-road use of vehicles. ] All vehicles -- 1. Vehicles should be excluded from areas of fragile, rare, relict, or vanishing vegetation; areas where erosion or other soil or resource damage will occur with their use; wildlife sanctuaries and sensitive areas; areas of fragile natural features or scientific interest; areas of archeological interest; and areas where speed would adversely affect other users of natural areas. 2. If areas or routes 'are not found unsuitable for vehicle use because of environmental impact or user interference reasons, two additional tests should be made a. Are the area or route boundaries self-enforcing? Areas and routes from which it would be difficult for irresponsible vehicle users to stray are preferable to those that would require high management activity levels to enforce. b. Is the vehicle use area or route appropriate for the overall area? Regions where less intense use is desirable should have lower densities of vehicle activity than more disturbed regions. Many routes used by vehicles for access would be inappropriate for intensive vehicle play, for example. Also, all but one of several closely parallel routes should often be closed. 3. Educational programs should be initiated to instruct vehicle operators on safety, consideration for others, environmental impact, and on places legal to operate. 4. When using private land, all vehicle operators must have in their possession written permission from the landowner. S. Trail construction and maintenance workers and trail users should report vehicular trail damage to land managers for possible trail closure or other remedial action. 6. For most effective implementation of policy, local regulations that exceed state and federal standards for control of vehicle use off-road should be encouraged. 7. State, county, and local law enforcement officers should have authority and resources to enforce vehicle and public resource laws on all public land. 8. The Sierra Club does not consider wheelchairs, when used as necessary medical devices, to be vehicles. Motorized vehicles-- 1. Motorized vehicle operators should be tested and licensed on their ability to operate the vehicles and knowledge of all laws relating to vehicle operation off-road. 2. All motorized vehicles used off-road should be licensed and clearly identified for off-road use. The license fee should be placed in a fund designated for the repair of environmental damage caused by vehicles; for personnel and equipment for patrol and law enforcement; for educational services; for financing of continuing studies of the effects of vehicles on wildlife, vegetation and other elements of the environment disturbed by their use; and for ensuring the safety, peace and enjoyment of the environment by other users. I 3. Mufflers and spark-arrestors should be made mandatory on all motorized vehicles used off-road, with provision for periodic inspection. 4. All motorized vehicles used off-road should be equipped with air pollution control devices that meet the same standards set for automobiles. it I Meeting 88-23 Date: Oct. 26, 1988 Amount Name Description 1965 550.20 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies � � � 1966 300.00 Owner Builder Canter Registration--G.Crlmm T.Karnmfml � 1967 972.63 Peninsula Oil Company Fuel � � 1968 14.38 Precision Engravers, Inc. Namabadgms � 19�g �OO.OD Price Club Field Supplies -~ � 1970 53.50 Recreational Equipment, Inc. Uniform Expense � 1971 564.95 Jane Saltman Planning Services � 1972 148 �O �eqwb�a Analytical Laboratory Well Water Analysis . � 1973 720.00 Tarragon Systems Accounting Programming Changes � � 1974 67.48 David Topley Reimbursement--Acrylic Sign Covers � � 1975 1 ,500.00 The Trail Center Trail Construction | | � 1q� 3�.O� West Valley College Registration--T. �r��l , P. Congdon,~' - � C. Beckman and L. Paterson � 1977 143.91 Work Products Office Supplies 1978 389.06 Xerox Corporation Maintenance Agreement 1979 140.58 Yardbir6 Equipment Sales Equipment Repairs � 1980 169.08 Your Framing Center & Gallery Framing � 1981 100.00 California Chamber of Commerce Resource Documents � | 1982 1 ,598.31 Armadillo WlllYs Catering Docent/Staff Recognition Event | 1983 225.00 Congress Springs Vineyards Wine--Docent/Staff Recognition Event 1984 536.84 Eleanor Huggins Coordinator and Expenses--Docent/Staff Recognition Event � � ^ | | | � � | | � | � � CLAIMS No. 88-20 Meeting 88-23 MIDPENINSb.,A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Date: Oct. 26, 1988 C L A I M S # Amount Name Description 1934 200.00* Bob Adams Musician--Docent/Staff Recognition Event 1935 79.60 Del Woods Reimbursement--Shelving for Drafting Area 1936 11 .24 Matthew Bender Resource Material 1937 180.00 Blanning & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription 1938 237.37 James Boland Reimbursement--Conference and Uniform Expense 1939 28.50 California Institute of Public Environmental Directory Affairs 1940 15.73 California State Library Foundation Resource Document 1941 2,428.60 Cannis Consulting Engineers Engineering Services 1942 1 ,638.00 Ceip Fund, Inc. Legal Intern 1943 126.52 Crest Copies, Inc. Blueprints and Photocopying 1944 34.31 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Prints for Grant 1945 1 ,000.00 Deloite Haskins & Sells Final Audit Payment 1946 66.00 Deluxe Dye Works, Inc. Uniform Expense 1947 33.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Siren Repair 1948 12 8 9 7. 3 John Escobar Reimbursement--Training Expense and Field Supplies 1949 250.00 First American Title Insurance Preliminary Title Report Company P Y 1950 1 ,256.00 Flinn Gray & Her terich Insurance--New Truck 1951 46.73 Graphicstat, Inc. Artwork Enlargement 1952 375.56 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1953 35.26 Mary Hale Reimbursement--Office Supplies 1954 262.15 Harkins Sign Company Redwood Sign Frame 1955 633.50 Hawley Peterson & Snyder Architecturai _Services 1956 384.88 Helming's Auto Repair Vehicle Repairs 1957 270.00 J & R Drilling Post Hole Drilling 1958 420.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 1959 86.62 Sheryl Marioni Private Vehicle Expense 1960 468.50 McCracken, Byers s Martin Legal Fees 1961 239.70 Micromedia, Inc. Microfiche of 1987 Meeting Files 1962 16.03 Mobil Oil Company Fuel 1963 178.00 National Seminars, Inc. Registration--D. Hansen and M. Hale 1964 213.47 North Face - Factory Outlet Uniform Expense Emergency Check Issued on October 17, 1988 {LAIKSDb. 88-2D Meeting R8-23 |� MZDPE0ZyJSWREGZONAL OPEN SPACE DZS�� ]� [ad�e; Oct. 26" 1988 - - REVISED CLJ\ Iy4S | Amount Name ' Description 1934 200.00* Bob Adams Musician--Docent/Staff Recognition Event 1935 79.60 Del Woods Reimbursement--Shelving for Drafting | Area � 1936 11 ,24 Matthew Bender Resource Material 1937 180,00 B}ann7ng & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription / 1938 237,37 James Boland . Reimbursement--Conference and Uniform Expense � 1939 28.50 California Institute of Public Environmental Directory � | Affairs | 1940 15.73 California State Library Foundation Resource Document | 1941 2`428.60 Cann/s Consulting Engineers Engineering Services 1942 | ,6J8,O0 Ce|p Fund, Inc. Legal Intern � | � | 1943 126.52 Crest Copies, Inc. Blueprints and Photocopying � 1944 34,31 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Prints for Grant 1945 1 ,000.00 Deloite Haskins F_ Sells Final Audit Payment 1946 66.00 Deluxe Dye Works, Inc. Uniform Expense 1947 ]].00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Siren Repair )948 127,83 John Escobar Reimbursement--Training Expense and | Field Supplies 1349 250.00 First American Title Insurance Preliminary Title Report � � Company 1950 1 ,256.00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance--New Truck � 1551 46.73 Graph{cstat, Inc. Artwork Enlargement � � 1gS2 375.56 Herbert Crench Reimbursement--Conference Expense � 1953 35.26 Mary Hale Reimbursement--Office Supplies 1954 262. 15 Harkins Sign Company Redwood Sign Frame 1955 633.50 Hawley Peterson G Snyder Architectural Services 1956 384.88 Helm>ng/s Auto Repair Vehicle Repairs 1957 270,00 J & R Drilling Post Hole Drilling 1958 420.00 ' Cos Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 1959 86.62 Sheryl Marioni Private Vehicle Expense 1960 468.50 McCracken, Byers & Martin Legal Fees 1961 239.70 Micromedia, Inc. Microfiche of 1987 Meeting Files 1962 16.03 Mobil Oil Company Fuel 1963 173.00 National Seminars, Inc. Registration--D. Hansen and M. Hale 1-0164 213.47 North Face - Factory Outlet Uniform Expense � Emergency Check Issued on October 17, 1988 I-I Cj I I FUN IN Meeting 88723 11111VISED Date: Oct. 26, 1988 Amo IRI t NaME-1 Description 1965 550.20 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 1566 300-00 Owner Builder Center Registration--G.Grimm & T.Karnofel 1567 972.63 Peninsula Oil Company Fuel 1568 14-38 Precision Engravers, Inc. Namebadges 1263 300-00 Price Club Field Supplies 070 53-50 Recreational Equipment, Inc. Uniform Expense 1971 564.95 Jane Saltman Planning Services 1972 48.00 Sequoia Analytical Laboratory Well Water Analysis 1573 720.00 Tarragon Systems Accounting Programming Changes 1974 67.48 David Topley Reimbursement--Acrylic Sign Covers n75 1 ,500.00 The Trail Center Trail Construction 1976 380.00 West Valley College Registration--T. Karnofel , P. Congdon, C. Beckman and L. Paterson 1977 143-91 Work Products Office Supplies 1578 385-06 Xerox Corporation Maintenance Agreemont 1973 140.56 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Repairs 1980 162.08 Your Framing Center & Gallery Framing 1981 100.00 California Chamber of Commerce Resource Documents 1532 1 ,598.31 Armadillo Willys Catering Docent/Staff Recognition Event 1983 225.00 Congress Springs Vineyards Wine--Docent/Staff Recognition Event 1984 536.84 Eleanor Huggins Coordinator and Expenses--Docent/Staff Recognition Event 1985 50,000.00 Continental Land Title Company Property Purchase--McPherson 1936 215.24 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Film, Subscriptions, Field and Office Supplies, and Private Vehicle Expense