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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19820414 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 82-07 Meeting 82-7 oe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 Regular Meeting Wednesday Board of Directors 375 Distel Circle, D-1 April 14, 1982 Los Altos , CA 94022 A G E N D A (7 : 30) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 24 , 1982 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED (7 : 45) 1. Potential for Santa Clara County Bus Service to the Skyline Corridor -- D. Hansen OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 : 05) 2. Final Adoption of Summary Status Report on Use and Management of Planning Area X - Stevens Creek .Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Reserve -- D. Hansen NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 : 10) 3. Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites -- H . Grench (9 : 10) 4. Support of Santa Clara County Coastal Conservancy Grant Applica- tion -- D. Hansen Resolution Supporting the Application for State Coastal Conser- vancy Grant Funds by the Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation for the Development of the South Bay Trail (9 : 20) 5. Appointment of Peace Officer -- D. Hansen Resolution Appointing Peace Officer (9 :25) 6 . Emergency Fund -- H. Grench (9 : 30) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION - Land Negotiations ADJOURNMENT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you're concerned with appears on the agenda, please address the Board at that time; otherwise, you may address the Board under Oral Communications. When recog- nized, please begin by stating your name and address. Conciseness is appreciated. We request that you complete the forms provided so your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 82-6 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES March 24 , 1982 I . ROLL CALL In the absence of the President of the Board, Vice President Nanette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 34 P.M. Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop. Member Absent: Katherine Duffy. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, David Hansen, Stanley Norton, Del Woods , Charlotte MacDonald, and Jean Fiddes. Alice Watt was present during the latter part of the meeting. II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 24 , 1982 Motion: E. Shelley moved the adoption of the minutes of February 24 , 1982 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. March 10 , 1982 Motion: B. Green moved the adoption of the minutes of March 10 , 1982 . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Fiddes stated there were no written communications . IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench stated he had no changes to suggest in the agenda, and N. Hanko indicated the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS T. Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, asked if representatives of youth hostel organizations had been contacted by District staff regarding the possible use of the Hassler Health Home buildings. H. Grench responded representatives had previously studied the buildings for use as a possible hostel , noting they had determined the buildings set for demolition would not be suitable for a hostel. Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S Bishop.Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner.Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 82-6 Page Two VI. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for Addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Anderson Property) D. Hansen, referring to memorandum M-82-28, dated March 16, 1982, reported there had been no additional comments on the recommendations. Motion: R. Bishop moved the final adoption of the interim use and management plan for the addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve with the addition of item three in the recommendation which states "Remove old metal 'Private Property' and 'No Trespassing' signs along the property boundary" . H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Use and Management Changes - McNiel Property, Monte Bello Open Space Preserve D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-82-29 , dated March 16, 1982. Motion: H. Turner moved the Board approve the amended use and management recommendations for the former McNiel property. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Selection of Bidder for Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Parkin Lot Construction H. Grench introduced memorandum M-82-32 , dated March 24 , 1982 , noting staff had completed the analysis of the bids for the construction of the Monte Bello parking lot. D. Hansen stated there were three corrections in the Bid Summary chart attached to memorandum M-82-32. He said the Import Fill Add-On, the Main Project, and the Total figures for Neu Bros. Grading and Paving of Burlingame should be changed to $4675, $23, 185 , and $29 ,060 respec- tively, and noted the reason for the change was a misunderstanding of the bid form. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board accept the bid of Neu Brothers Grading and Paving Company for the construction of the Monte Bello parking lot. H. Turner seconded the motion. Discussion: In response to a question from B. Green, D. Woods stated the bid was a fixed price, but there was some flexi- bility built into the contract pending the results of the engineering study to be done by the City of Palo Alto' s engineer on the degree of compaction required. D. Hansen stated he had done a reference check on Neu Brothers, noting it had been in business for 15 years and appeared to be a responsible company. R. Bishop, with 11. Turner' s concurrence, included in his motion that the General Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Neu Brothers for performance of the work. N. Hanko noted that there were a number of documents covering the subject and that the bid from Neu Brothers Grading and Paving Company was the lowest bid. The motion passed unanimously. H. Turner was not present for the vote. Meeting 82-6 Page Three R. Bishop stated he and S. Norton had been discu-ssing' the District' s design review immunity and noted that with a project of this type the Government Code allows the District to pursue immunity from liability by adoption of an appropriate resolution. After discussing the matter, N. Hanko stated the Board' s consensus that S. Norton would prepare a resolution authorizing the General Manager to approve the plans and specifications as an agenda item for the near future. D. Hansen stated the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve field trip had been rescheduled to Saturday, April 3. VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Preliminary Plans for Observing the 10th Anniversary of the Mid- Peninsula Regional Open Space District C. MacDonald reviewed memorandum M-82-31, dated March 19, 1982 , regarding possible activities for the District' s 10th Anniversary. Discussion centered on whether individuals invited to the Founders', Day dinner should be asked to pay for their meal; hosting a special picnic on a preserve for the District's docents; forming a "Friends of the District Committee" to assist in the planning of the anniversary activities, including the Founders' Day dinner, and in fundraising to cover the cost of various events, and hiring a part-time coordinator to organize the various activities suggested as a part of the 10th Anniversary celebration. Motion: D. Wendin moved that staff be authorized to solicit proposals for a paid-for consultant to coordinate the 10th Anniversary activities and return with a recommendation to the Board, that the Founders' Day activities be done on a self-supporting basis, and that the staff return to the Board with a proposed budget for the balance of the activities. B. Green seconded the motion. Discussion: N. Hanko suggested that a citizens committee work on the planning of the dinner so that it could be self- supporting. Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved to amend the motion by including the statement that a citizens committee be appointed by the Board to be in charge of putting together a Founders ' Day dinner. The motion to amend was not seconded. Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved to amend the motion by including the statement that the consultant consider the use of a citizens committee for the benefit of putting together the Founders ' Day dinner. The motion to amend was not seconded. Discussion: Ernie Ramirez , 525 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, a District docent, stated he felt some concession to District docents would be greatly appreciated. T. Kavanaugh suggested the staff check the Noverber football schedule when planning events, said members of the public should be able to attend the dinner, and stated the activities should be organized-'through volunteer efforts, rather than by hiring a consultant. Meeting 82-6 Page Four H. Turner called for a vote on the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: B. Green moved that staff return with a concept of a citizens committee for Board consideration in the very near future. R. Bishop seconded the motion. Discussion: D. Wendin stated he supported the idea of a citizens committee, but opposed the: motion since the. discussion of a citizens committee should occur after a person was hired to coordinate the 10th anniversary activities. B. Green and R. Bishop agreed to delete the words "in the near future" and include the words "at their discretion" after the word "return" in their motion. Motion to Amend: D. Wendin moved to amend the motion before the Board to specify that staff return with a concept of a citizens committee at the time the 10th anniversary plans are next considered by the Board. N. Hanko seconded the motion. Discussion: Lewis Reed, 225 Lindenbrook, Woodside, suggested it would be more appropriate to use the term coordinator for the person hired to work on the anniversary ' s activities . The motion to amend passed unanimously. The amended motion passed unanimously. Motion: H. Turner moved the Board adopt the staff report (memorandum M-82-31, dated March 19 , 1982) as a guideline for the 10th anniversary celebration. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: H. Turner moved the word "consultant" in D. Wendin' s motion, seconded by B. Green, be changed to "coordinator" . B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Summary Status Report on the Use and Management of Planning Area X Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Reserve D. Hansen reviewed report R-82-16 , dated March 1.6 , 1982 on the Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and the San Mateo County Baylands Re- serve. Discussion of the Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area portion of the report centered on protecting the District' s marshland from any potential impacts that might result from the construction of extensive flood protection levees and storm drainage facilities proposed by the Naval Air Station at Moffett Field. The types of educational marshland experiences available in the area were also discussed. H. Grench noted a comprehensive planning study needed to be done for the area between the Dumbarton Bridge and Cooley Landing. T. Kavanaugh asked a number of questions concerning the report. In re- sponse to Mr. Kavanaugh' s questions, H. Grench stated staff would check into the fencing at Cooley Landing for the next meeting, and N. Hanko requested staff report back to the Board on the accuracy of the map and on what had transpired on the CalTrans mitigation parcel. Motion: E. Shelley moved the recommendations contained in report R-82-16. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting 82-6 Paqe Five R. Bishop requested staff report back to the Board as to whether the statement on Page 4, "The 50 acre property is being returned to its natural condition as a part of the mitigation process" should be modi- fied. N. Hanko stated the Board concurred with R. Bishop's request. T. Kavanaugh requested a comment be included in the report about the land between the railroad tracks and the Dumbarton Bridge approach that the District had considered purchasing with grant funds. H. Grench responded the District' s application for such grant funds had been turned down. C. Proposed Chaparral Management Program Application D. Hansen reviewed report R-82-15 , dated March 18, 1982 , on the California Department of Forestry's Chaparral Management Program and the implementation of Phase II of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Fire Management Plan. H. Grench noted SB 1680, which would allow the California Department of Forestry to do controlled burning on the Monte Bello open Space Preserve, had passed its first committee, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. A. Watt showed slides of helitorch burning. Motion: E. Shelley moved the adoption of Resolution 81-14, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving an Application for C.D.F. Chaparral Management Program - Monte Bello Open pen Space Preserve Controlled Burning Project. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: E. Shelley moved the Board grant authority to staff to enter into the necessary contract for the implementation of Phase II of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Fire Management Plan. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Federal Non-Fundina of Land and Water Conservation Fund State Assistance H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-82-27, dated March 17, 1982 , regarding the elimination of Land and Water Conservation Fund state and local assistance. Motion: B. Green moved the adoption of Resolution 82-15 ' a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Urging Federal Funding for the Portions of Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Directed to the States and Territories of the United States. D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. N. Hanko stated the Board' s consensus that copies of the resolution should also be forwarded to California Senatorial candidates. VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS H. Grench reported: 1) AB 2521, the new bill sponsored by the District regarding the leasing of land, had passed its first committee hearing and would be going to the Assembly floor; 2) the Cupertino Planning Commission had denied the District ' s request for trail access, Patrol access, and a parking lot as a Dart of the Seven Springs development plan; and Meeting 82-6 Page Six 3) the Peninsula Times Tribune would be publishing an article, which might include an opinion poll, on open space. D. Hansen reported: 1) the members of the California Recreational Trails Commission had toured District, State and county lands on March 18 in order to acquaint themselves with trail plans in the area; 2) the tour of the McNiel property and the Monte Bello Open Space Pre- serve had been scheduled for Saturday, April 3; 3) Patrick Congdon had been hired as the District' s eighth Ranger; and 4) the parking lots at Rancho San Antonio County Park were full on Sunday, March 21, and cars had been parked on St. Joseph' s Avenue and that staff was investigating possible alternative parking sites in the County Park. N. Hanko requested the individuals interested in the memorial trail or site for Frances Brenner at the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve be involved in the early planning stages for the trail or site. IX. CLAIMS Motion: D. Wendin moved the approval of the revised claims, 82-6 , dated March 24, 1982. E. Shelley seconded the motion. Discussion: E. Shelley questioned Claim, 3026 for San Mateo County property taxes , and H. Grench responded the land in- volved had not yet been annexed into the District. In response to a question from T. Kavanaugh , J. Fiddes stated Claim 2998 covered K. Duffy' s travel expense to Sacramento for the reception the District co-hosted with the East Bay Regional Park District. The motion to approve the claims passed unanimously with N. Hanko abstaining from Claim 3010. X. CLOSED SESSION H. Grench had announced earlier in the meeting it would not be necessary to have a Closed Session to discuss land negotiations, and none was held. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10 :24 P.M. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk Claims 82-6 March 24,1982 . reting 82-6 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Description ' 2992 $ 57.94 Air Electric Co. . Oil Filters 2993 15.40 B & H Equipment Co. Trailer Rental 2994 144.16 James A. Boland, Jr. Meal Conference Volunteer Coordinator Interview Panel and CPRS Conference- Expenses. 3$.00 CPRS Train' Program CARS Workshop David Hansen Expenses � 8x ' 2996 398.344 CA Water Service Co. Water Rancho San Antonio 2997 350.48 Carolyn Caddes .'Photography-Skyline Ranch and Rancho _ San Antonio 2998 44.00 Cardillo Travel Travel Expense-K. Duffy 2999 29.79 Clark's Auto Parts Auto Parts 3000 156.32 Barbara Green . Out-of-Town Meeting. Expense 3001 14.01 Crest Copies Blue Prints 3002 203.41 John M. Escobar CPRS Conference and Maintenance Nfanagement Training Expenses 3003 56.90 Joan Ferguson Private Vehicle Expense-CPRS Conference 3004 58.07 Foster Bros. Security System Keys and Padlocks 3005 580.00 First .American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Reports 006 550.00 Foss &Associates Persormel Consulting-February 007 13.13 General. Telephone of CA Telephone Listing , 3008 80.51 Graphics tat,Inc. District Map for Fact Sheet 3009 1144.01 Harbinger Cam nnications Computer Service-Openspace Mailing Last 010 34.61 IBM Office Supplies 011 37.68 Jobs Available Real Property Representative Ad 012 3.99 Los Altos Stationers Miscellaneous Office Supplies 3013 96.00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service-February 3014 96.21 Charlotte MacDonald CPRS Conference Expense 015 25.69 Manta Vista Garden Center Base Rack for Road Repair 3016 92.47 Norney's Miscellaneous Office Supplies and Mail Trays 3017 22.70 Stanley R. Norton Legal Expenses for Telephone and Copying 3018 231.78 Orchard Supply Hardware Electrical and Plunbing Supplies 3019 92.61 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. Fence Repair Windy Hill 3020 156.68 PG and E utilities March 24,1982 . ��eting 82-6 - amount Name Description 3021 $ 42.45 Sue Perretta ReinburseMEnt for Repair trork on Rental House-Saratoga Gap 3022 439.00 Perdnsula Tines Tribune Real Property Representative and Public Comnzdcadion Ads 3023 174.76 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair 3024 . 153.11 Pitney Bowes • Postage Meter- Rental. and Maintenance _ 3025 11.76 San Jose Art Drafting Supplies 3026 1,261.06 Ross Ccmti San :3ateo County Property Tax-Russia}. Ridge Open Space Preserve 3027 391.10 '• William ft=phy Property Tax-I=Wi.dge Open Space Prese 3028 75.00 Regents of the University of CA Gents, Seminar-Alice Watt 3029 63.29David T., Sanguinetti Educational Assistance w 3030 288.40 TecImi-Graphics, Inc. . Envelopes and Business Cards 3031 500.00 U.S. Postrnaster Postage for Postage Meter 3032 56.88- Union Oil. Co. Fuel for District Vehicles _ 3033 70.00 Vangas, Inc. Tang Rental-Russian Ridge 0pen Space_ 3034 12.40* Victor of CA • Oxygen and Acetylene • Preserve . _ . it 3a35 2:31 West; Coast Shoe Co. .Ranger Baca Repair . 3036 486.11 . Xerox •Monthly Installment Payment and Maintenance 3037 148.80, David Hansen ' ' Private Vehicle Expense 3038 333.90 W.G. and Myra Jeffries .Note Payment-Sorahan Property 3039 576.704 ` A.W. and.Betty Thoren Dote Paynmt-Sorabm Property 3040 '304.80 Micromedi.a, •Inc. Y crofilming D7i.strict'Records 3041 46.43 '-.,The Frog Pcxnd Meal. Conferences•�Redistricting Committee 3042 67.80 Herbert JG'rench �` Out-of-Town- eetin& Expense =. 3043 89:66 San Ptanci.sco Newspaper Agency S.:F_ Exaz�ner Subscription =a 3044 ` 24.00 Joan Brown _,,•-_' . . Mileage ate' ement-Volucteer . l ., Coordinator- Panel. .. _::... .. . , 3045 188.32 Petty Cash Mal Cm-Lferences,Fi:eld Suppl.ies,Privat:� Vehicle Expenses,Postage,lttLscellaneous Office Supplies,Xeroxing,and Slide ' Processing - Claims 82-7 April 14,1982 Meeting 82-7 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S A Amount Name Description 3046 172.44 Air Electric Tool Service Co. Oil Filters 3047 21.20 Alvord and Ferguson Uniform Name Plates 3048 18.00 Administrative Management Subscription 3049 63.74 B & H Equipment Rental & Supply Miscellaneous Field Equipment 3050 18.10 Baker Graphics Inc. Map Duplication 3051 761.15 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump Repair-Fremont Older 3052 52.75 C & B Construction Repair Gas Pump 3053 750.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant-March 3054 189.85 Carolyn Caddes Black and White Photos 3055 88.00 Cardillo Travel Systems, Inc. Travel Expense-Herbert Grench 3056 295.47 Clen-entina Ltd. Generator Rental 3057 666.69 Commmications Research Co. Radio Maintenance and Repair 3058 3.20 Crest Copies Bluelines 3059 300.00 Susan Cretekos Patroling Windmill Pasture-March 3060 120.47 H.S. Crocker Co. ,Inc. Miscellaneous Office Supplies 3061 15.98 The Dark Room Black and White Photo Processing 3062 17.57 Ewrt's Photo Carousel Trays 3063 295.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Reports 3064 11.00 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Service 3065 106.11 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys 3066 18.16 The Frog Pond Meal Conference-Agenda Meeting 3067 238.36 Harfst Associates, Inc. Computer Services-February 3068 54.35 Image Technology,Inc. Mapwork-Windy Hill Open Space Preserve 3069 43.19 Ed Jones Co. Uniform Badges 3070 632.83 Lawrence Tire Service,Inc. Tires for District Vehicle 3071 79.77 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement for Secretarial Chair 3072 254.33 Mobil Oil Corp. Gasoline-District Vehicles 3073 33.42 Rmta Vista Garden Center Base Rock for Road Repair 3074 9.70 Norney's Miscellaneous Office Supplies 3075 678.51 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service �! 3076 5.39 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities � 3077 136.96 PG and E Utilities Claims 82-7 11--il 14,1982 • Ling 82-7 Amount Name Description 3078 $ 13.50 Peninsula Blueprint Bluelines 3079 223.44 Newton Petters Secretarial Chairs 3080 3M2 Research Institute of America Subscription 3081 5,392.75 Rogers,Vizzard and Tallett Legal Services-February 3082 7.40 San Jose Art Drafting, Supplies 3083 35.76 San Jose Mercury Ad-W.Niel trailer Auction 3084 14.90 Sears Saw-Blade 3085 703.22 -Shell Oil Co. Gasoline and Repairs for Vehicles - 3086 147.72 Signs of the Tim's Trail Signs-Rancho San Antonio and Windy Hill Open Space Preserve 3087 1$018.22 Toyon Bid Material Preparation-nmte Bello Parkinp- Lot 3088 452.71 AM/Jeep Inc. Repair-District Vehicles 3089 150.00 University Club of Palo Alto Rental Deposit for the University Club of Palo Alto-tbv. 13,1982 3090' 130.00 William Upson Trdvel Expense Reimbursement 3091 63.01 Uno Graphics Brochure Printing-Saratoga Cap Open Space Preserve 3092 100.00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title -Report 3093 21.80 Alice Watt - Private Vehicle Expense 3094 29.00 Del Woods Private Vehicle Expense 3095 813.84 Xerox Corporation Monthly Installment Payrae-nt and Supplies 3096 .83.25 Bay MKcrofilm,' Inc. Office Supplies-'Paper 3097 224.00 Mary Gundert Educational Assistance 3098 115.00 L. Craig Britton Seminars 3099 36.00 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense 3-100 260 . 82 Newton/Petters Office Furniture-Desk 3102 279 .61 Petty Cash Postage,Meal ConferencesPrivate Vehicle Expense ,Miscellaneous Field Supplies , CoDies and Blue- Lin-es ,Maps , and Photographic Supplies WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 82-7 CITY OF SANTA CLARA April 14, 1982 POKS AND RECREATION DEPARTM S .F BAY AREA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS COUNCIL DINNER MEETING HOST: CITY OF SANTA CIARA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION City of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department DATE: Friday, May 7, 1982 TIME: ' 6:00 PM - No Host Social Hour - Tours of the Community Recreation Center, - International Swim Center, - and Central Park Pavilion 7:30 PM - New York Steak BBQ Dinner 8:30 PM - Program LOCATION: Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 984-3257 (Map enclosed) PRICE: $12.50 per person (New York Steak Dinner with Wine) * Make Checks Payable to: B.A.P.R.C.C. RESERVATION DEADLINE: 5:00 FM Thursday, April 29, 1982 _ _ _ _ _ _ i _ _ ._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PLEASE COMPLETE LOWER PORTION - DETACH HERE - Please Print NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP dome Phone ( ) Business Phone ( ) Name Guests: 1. 2. 3. Guests x $12.50 each = $ (Make checks payable to: B.A.P.R.C.C. Send to: City of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department Room 103 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050 G BAY AREA PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ' COUNCIL March 22 , 1982 Dear Commissioner or Board Member , Have you ever wished that you had more contact with commissioners and board members from other communities? We have an organization that will give you just that opportunity - The Bay Area Commissioners and Board Members ' Council . All you need to do is participate ! One of the nicest things about our organization is that there are no dues . Every Park and Recreation Commission or Board in the nine Bay Area counties is automatically a member . Our operating costs are small and we cover these costs by a nominal 25t to 50d overcharge on dinner meeting prices . We have four general dinner meetings per year , usually in January , April , July and October . These are held on a date chosen by the host city . The January meeting is called the Annual meeting and includes our election and installation of officers . The July meeting is traditionally the only purely social meeting of the year . The other meetings have a orogram of some sort which is interesting and arpropriate to parks and recreation . Some examples of programs are : a guest speaker who is a park and recreation professional , a sports figure , a legislator , etc . ; A tour or slide presentation of a new park and recreation facility in the host city and how it was financed ; entertainment made up from program offerings in the host city . By the way , we are always looking for a host city . If you are interested in hosting a meeting please contact our Chairman . The Board of Directors meet four times a year in addition to our general meetings . We frequently have vacancies on our Board . I would like to invite any of your commissioners who would be interested in serving on the Board to contact any of our officers . A current copy of our roster of officers is enclosed . We hope to see you at our next meeting . Sincerely yours , The Board of Directors BAPRCBMC BAY AREA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS COUNCIL Minutes General Meeting Petaluma February 5, 1982 Officers present : Krommenhock, Read, Rodrigues, Anson, Laramie, Johnston Tours of the Petaluma Historical Museum and Library were given before the dinner. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 by Chairperson Frances Krommenhock. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Lou Inserra. Words of welcome were given by Petaluma Mayor, Fred Mattei , and Sonoma County Supervisor, Helen Putnam. The minutes of the October 22 , 1982, general meeting were approved as mailed. The Treasurer's report was given with a balance as of February 5, 1982, of $ 510. 18. Under unfinished business, it was M/S/C (Rodrigues, Anson) to approve the addition to the By-Laws increasing the number on the Board of Directors from four(4) to six(6) . Nominating Committee chairperson, Patricia Laramie, presided over the BAPRCBMC election of Officers and Board Members for 1982. The officers were elected as presented: Chair - Nancy Read, Petaluma; Vice chair - Gene Anson, Alameda County; Secretary - Carol Howard, Hayward; Treasurer - Ernie Rodrigues, Livermore ; Parlimentarian - Frances Krommenhock, Milpitas. Nominations from the floor were accepted for the two(2) new positions on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors were elected as presented: Jean Johnston, Pacifica; Dave Nigel , San Bruno; Sylvia Leutz, San Mateo Co. ; Ann Hoppe, Richmond; Sue Bigall , Corte Madera; Lynn Mattos, Union City. The Installation of BAPRCBMC Officers and Board Members for 1982 was presided over by past-president , Bill Jardin. Presentations and remarks were made by Frances Krommenhock and Nancy Read. The program "Be A Lucchesi Park Friend" was presented by Petaluma Recreation Commissioner Robert Koenitzer. A slide show presentation about the "Lucchesi Park Gift Catalog" and information about -Petaluma's new Community Park was given. A raffle followed the meeting and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, - 4t"'Nancy Read, Secretary Bay Area Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Council BAY AREA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS COUNCIL Officers - 1982 Chair Nancy C. Read Commissioner 189 Webster Street City of Petaluma Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 778-4380 Home: ' (707) 762-0679 Work: (707) 528-5425 Vice Chair E.A. "Gene" Anson, Sr. Commissioner 27209 Patrick Avenue Alameda County Parks, Hayward, CA 94544 Recreation and Historical Home (415) 782-1731 Commission (415) 881-6401 Secretary Carol Howard Commissioner 2250 Raney Lane City of Hayward Hayward, CA 94541 Environmental Quality Hone (415) 582-9786 Commission - Bill Owen Work: (415) 489-5335 (415) 581-2345 Treasurer Ernie .Rodrigues Board Member 1259 Norwood Place Livermore Area Livermore, CA 94550 Recreation and Park Home: (415) 443-3398 District Work: (415) 862-2211 (415) 447-7300 Ext. 4341 Parlimentarian Frances Krommenhock Commissioner 948 Horcajo Circle City of Milpitas Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-2018 it s � Home: (408) 262-4239 Work: (408) 925-3184 Board of Directors II David Nigel Commissioner Ann Hoppe Commissioner 520 Skyline Blvd. City of San Bruno 1218 South 57th Street City of Richmond San Bruno, CA 94066 (415) 583-5295 Richmond, CA 94804 (415) 232-1212 Home: (415) 589-8066 Home: (415) 429-1333 Work: (415) 344-9313 Jean Johnston Commissioner Sue Biggall Commissioner P. 0. Box 1201 City of Pacifica 20 Harbor Drive Town of Corte Madera Pacifica, CA 94044 (415) 877-8633 Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 924-3788 Home: (415) 993-6251 Home: (415) 924-3199 Sy,-,- la Leutz Commissioner Lynn Mattos Commissioner 344 Spruce Street County of San Mateo 33770 Sinsburg Way City of Union City Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (415) 363-4020 Union City, CA 94587 (415) 471-3232 x330 Work: (415) 951-7064 Hone: (415) 471-6248 Horne : (415) 726-9361 Santa Clara Parks Fairway Glen °» Ca��e de 01, Golf Course Uj d 3 p9a� N d Marriott's Great America < Mission College © t Pg�e � .N�d• �o�rA ��Q�� 29 s �e y� 2 Ptia9 o 00 eayshore Fr /e9e VaJ�`e °'off 3 wy .. A A d Central Expwy Kifer r 3 x Walsh Ave. ! 4 Alhambra LU v �plha n c Monroe© Crro�`te 0 Martin 5 Wilcox Sao High r x a s0 LU 6 Gabt�\\o �`° �0 ^. O eo 6 7 `° 3 0 8 Royal 10 II f Warburton a ©GiN 12 El Camino Real g A r- ! etp 7 ° a Hayward 'Be 19 Benton 13 N o Buchser 18 ad 0 High 5 r Palmas Homeste C Las lara High 5ant,`O-y 20 d 17 Qatt�a`�ayto Poplar 27 � �m � o Homestead City raN 'o Newhall y �``e��s 23 22 °ties 24 Bohan Stevenson r `^ 5� non o �1 25 !26 c Pruneridge h� a 27 c � � 28 ? o � Stevens Creek Blvd• 1.Fairway Glen Park ( tennis courts 16. Central Park (Group Picnic Areas) 2.Agnew Park 17.International Swim Center 3.Montague Park&Swim Center (2 Tennis Courts) 18.Steve Carli Park 4. Bracher Park 19.City Plaza Park 5.Memorial Cross Park 20.Elmer Johnson Field (Lighted Softball-Field 6.Machado Park 7. 21.Washington Park (Lighted Baseball Field) `. wars Park War Memorial Pool&Physical Fitness Center S.Warburton Park&Swim Center 22. Homeridge Park (Group Picnic Area) 9.Civic Center Park 23.Mary Gomez Park&Pool (2 Tennis Courts) 10. Rotary Park 24.Henry Schmidt Park (4 Tennis Courts--2 Lighted, 11.Senior Citizens Center&Fremont Park Physical Fitness Course) 12.Lafayette Field (Lighted Softball Field) 25.Everett Alvarez Park 13.Homestead Park(2 Lighted Tennis Courts,Indoor 26.Westwood Oaks Park Sports Center) 27.Maywood Park (2 Lighted Tennis Courts) ennis Center (B LightedTennis Courts)JAth let ic Fields 28.Parkway Park (Physical Fitness Course) S. mmunity Recreation Center (2 Lighted 29.Mission College Sports Complex ennis Courts) JULIAN C. DIXON WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 423 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 28TH DISTRICT,CALIFORNIA Meeting 82- / WASHINGTON,D.0 20515 April 14, 1982 (202)225-7084 CAMMITAT DELPHA L.HACKER APPROPRIATIONS �Congre�.5 of the aniteb otateo ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMTTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Aouze of Reprezeutatibeg DISTRICT OFFICE: LU yy����++ **}�yy ++ }� O.C. �] 111 NORTH LABREA AVENUE MEMBER, Wa0 /il to OC 20515 SUBCOMMITTEE ON yuy SUITE 301 ++ INGLEWOOD,CALIFORNIA 90301 FOREIGN OPERATIONS (213)678-5424 PATRICIA MILLER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT March 30, 1982 Ms . Katherine Duffy President Midp. Regi . Open Sp. Dist . 375 Distel Cir . ,#D-1 Los Altos, California 94022 Dear Ms, Duffy: Thank you for bringing to my attention the University' s concern over appropriations for the state and local portion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. In the past , I have been completely supportive of appropriations for the local share of this program. Federal support has been instrumental in the development of the Baldwin Hills Regional Park in my own area, as well as smaller, ongoing recreational facilities. It is a good example of the type of "new federalism" approach to which the Administration allegedly adheres. Although Congress last year , to my disappointment, provided no funding for the state share of the L&WCF, it was made clear at the time that the lack of funding constituted a one-year moratorium with support expected to resume in FY 1983. Consequently, I am hopeful that at least a modest level of support can be secured during the upcoming appropriations considerations, and you can be assured of my full support in that regard. I hope this responds to your concerns, and am pleased to know the University is taking an active interest in this program. S ncerely, IIAN C. DIXON tuber of Congress JCD/dc M-82-35 (Meeting 82-7 Ail I Ail, April 14 , 1982) N or MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 1 , 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Potential for Santa Clara County Bus Service to the Skyline Corridor At your January 13, 1982 meeting, you heard a presentation from Sylvia Ferguson of the Mid-peninsula Trails Council, regarding her efforts to encourage public transit service from the flatlands to the County and State parklands and District open space preserves along the Skyline Boulevard corridor. You directed staff to invite an appropriate Santa Clara County Transit representative to give a presentation on the County' s transit plans and procedures to change plans to encourage service to the hills . Jerri Wionowsky, Transit Service Development Specialist from the Santa Clara County Transportation Agency will make a short presentation to you at your April 14 meeting, and be available to answer questions afterward. As a suggestion, it would seem appropriate to direct any questions to: 1) what current plans the Transit Agency has for service to the hills ; 2) how to encourage and convince the Transit Agency to begin some limited or experimental service to the Skyline Corridor recre- ation areas , at least on weekends and holidays ; 3) what problems and solutions there may be with scheduling, appropriate equipment, and driver training on trips up and down the steep roadway corridors to the Skyline area; 4) how the District and other park agencies can work together with Santa Clara County Transportation Agency to serve better the public' s need to reach the thousands of acres of recre- ational land in the foothills . M-82-39 (Meeting 82-7 April 14 , 1982) a +ftwx MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Memorandum April 2 , 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods , Open Space Planner; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Summary Status Report on Use and Management of Planning Area X - Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Reserve Introduction: At your meeting of March 24 , 1982 , the summary status report for Planning Area X was presented to you. At the meeting, several additions and minor clarifications were requested. These additions and changes are discussed herein. Discussion: At the March 24 meeting, the boundary of the CalTrans mitigation parcel (otherwise known as the Ravenswood Triangle) was questioned. The matter has been researchers by staff , and the boundaries of the property have been clarified (see attached map) . In addition, to clarify the action to be taken by CalTrans in the mitigation process , the use and management plan should read, "The 50 acre area may be returned to partial tidal action as a part of the mitigation process and under the direction of B.C.D.C. " instead of stating "it is being returned to its natural condition" as contained in the original report. Other possible use and management recommendations were discussed at the meeting. One new recommendation should be added for the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve. 1. District staff should coordinate the development of a com- prehensive plan for the area between the Dumbarton Bridge and Cooley Landing in conjunction with San Mateo County, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, B.C.D.C. , Palo Alto, and other interested agencies in addressing the issues of acquisitions , marsh restoration, trails planning, and other associated uses of the area. Recommendation : I recommend that you approve the use and management plan for Planning Area X - Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Baylands Reserve , as contained in the summary review (report R-82-16, dated March 16 , 1982) and as amended herein. .-j::.a-vL.�-•, H..•y.•�v.� Tn �.�v..:.ka::.:vn:t..tn•1.'J. ^...... ..tv. RaV nswood Point .. ; O ‘‘5/ E ON a_• 1'011 - Rave r `�.. 1 i " /rN. iki Ss' -/ SALT Q �EVAP RATORSs',� �N ough r.� ma y....,..... /y ;ITHERN km - "Substa; • Ih � In - H — ouMftR rON BPIpGE [BM .18) ............... ,.....,.••... JW, - rea___ j HELGN._NEICHY_==__ w vens . • s r- - cm ___q ropAwe effwaa. er l •S iystadon• PAgK. Green a !!_ - SOU7N e '11 . 1 U`USJ llr�\SAN FRANCISCO\ l \ G°1 151ANO ��� AY NAi'1 \ ,� 2 0410R EA ,;;::--••�edLL o CV. WILDLIFE REFUGE 1\ 4. �, F, \• �^ l ET (FROPOSED; N `I A ♦ , : ✓1 y � \ - MAVVEN � -RAVeRJwOWI •�,9 •i __ 1lARBOR • Redwood Brentwood _ 1 �b � Tip T� 1 schll MCA ,4)i a Drawbridge O 44 • t • 4 13 Swing Bridge N. S A Midpeninsula: Regional Open Space District. .mpr?!131100*ecv Baylands: Reserve 31 E``LO • PALO AIM Sand Rt 7 EXHIBIT A - SITE MAP (USGS) SAN MATEO COUNTY BAYLANDS RESERVE Scale 1"=2000' North kaetzelgi 82-40 ,.Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 9, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites The staff report for this agenda item will be forwarded to you under separate cover prior to your meeting on Wednesday. Copies of the report will be available at the District office for review by members of the press and the public. lbMeeting 82-7 _"M • &We MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 SUMMARY OF APRIL 14, 1982 BOARD MEETING Special Orders of the Day - The District's two new employees, Dianne Dryer, Public Communications Aide, and Patrick Congdon, Ranger, were introduced to the Board. D. Hansen announcedJoyce Nicholas had been selected as the District's new Coordinator of Volunteer Programs. Potential for Santa Clara County Bus Service to the Skyline Corridor - Mike Arrow, Service Development Superintendent for the Santa Clara County Transportation Agency,discussed the possibilities for providing public transportation to the Skyline Corridor. The Board directed staff to invite a representative from San Mateo County to discuss public transportation plans to the Skyline Corridor, and President Duffy appointed Directors Green and Hanko to serve on a Board committcc to devise a plan of attack on this matter. this ma( Final Adoption of Summary Status Report on Use and Management of Planning Area X - Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Reserve - The Board approved the use and management plan for Planning Area X as contained in the summary review (report R-82-16 of March 16, 1982)and as amended in memorandum M-82-39 of April 2, 1982. Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicicty of District Sites - The Board tentatively accepted the amended staff report R-82-17 of April 10, 1982 and tentatively adopted the Policies for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites (including Preamble), the Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites (the table), and Addenda 1 and 2 (not including the profile) with minor modifications made during the__meeting. The Board directed this agenda item be returned for final adoption at the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1982. Support of Santa Clara County Coastal Conservancy Grant Application - The Board adopted Resolution 82-16 Supporting the Application for Coastal Conservancy Grant Funds by the Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation for the Development of the South Bay Trail. Appointment of Peace Officer - The Board adopted Resolution 82-17 Appointing Patrick J. Congdon as a Peace Officer. Emergency Fund - The Board authorized the Controller to establish an Emergency Fund of $500. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk Meeting 82-7 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES APRIL 14, 1982 I. ROLL CALL President Katherine Duffy called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, and Harry Turner. Richard Bishop arrived at 7:36 P.M. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, Stan Norton, James Boland, Del Woods, Jean Fiddes, Patrick Congdon, and Dianne Dryer. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 24, 1982 Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of March 24, 1982. D. Wendin seconded the motion. Discussion: Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, requested the minutes be corrected to include the statement "The Chairman said the map was correct" on Page Four under Summary Status on the Use and Management of Planning Area X - Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Reserve. The Board declined to accept the suggestion from Mr. Kavanaugh, a member of the audience, and the motion passed unanimously with K. Duffy abstaining since she had not been present at the meeting. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Fiddes stated the Board had received the following written communica- tions: 1) a letter, dated March 30, 1982, from Congressman Julian C. Dixon, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515, thanking President Duffy for bringing to his attention the District's concern over appro- priation for the state and local portion of the Land and Water Conserva- tion Fund; and 2) an invitation to the Directors, dated March 22, 1982, from the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members' Council for the Friday, May 7, 1982 dinner meeting hosted by the City of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Commission. Herbert A. Grench, General Manager Board or Directors: Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green, Nonette G. Hanko. Richard S. Bishop, Edward G. Shelley. Harry A. Turner, Daniel G. Wendin Meeting 82-7 Page two IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench requested the addition of Special Orders of the Day to the agenda for staff introductions. K. Duffy indicated the Board's consensus the agenda was adopted as pre- sented with the addition of Special Orders of the Day. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Bullis, Route 2, Box 310, La Honda, addressed the Board and re- quested he be allowed to continue grazing his animals on the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and be allowed to leave his Quinta Ranch sign in its present location. Mr. Bullis discussed the right-of-way to his property and the number of homes on the former Skyline Ranch property. H. Grench briefly responded to Mr. Bullis's four concerns, and K. Duffy stated the Board's consensus that staff be directed to report back to the Board at the April 28 meeting on the four matters raised by Mr. Bullis. Charles Touchatt, 22400 Skyline Boulevard, La Honda, reauested parking tickets not be issued to Portola Heights residents who park their cars inside the access gate at the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and requested the debris on the trail leading to Devil's Canyon be removed. He noted the cars provided shelter for children during the stormy weather. K. Duffy stated the Board's consensus that staff work with the residents to find an acceptable compromise regarding the parking situation and report back to the Board at the April 28 meeting. VI. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Two new District employees, Patrick Congdon, Ranger, and Dianne Dryer, Public Communications Aide, were introduced to the Board. D. Hansen announced Joyce Nicholas had accepted the permanent, part-time position of Coordinator of Volunteer Programs. VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED A. Potential for Santa Clara County Bus Service to the Skyline Corridor D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-82-35, dated April 1, 1982, and introduced Mike Arrow, Service Department Superintendent, Santa Clara County Transportation Agency. Mr. Arrow stated the Agency had no immediate plans for serving the Skyline Corridor area and did not have the proper type of equipment for such trips. Discussion centered on how to initiate new service areas, the type of public transportation to East Bay Regional Park facilities, inviting a representative from San Mateo County to discuss transit possibilities, and holding a brainstorming session on the matter with representa- tives from CalTrans, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, the East Bay Regional Park District, and District Board and staff. K. Duffy stated the Board's consensus that a representative from San Mateo County be invited to address the Board on the possi- bilities of providing public transportation to the Skyline Corridor. Sylvia Ferguson, 707 Continental Circle, #1414, Mountain View, stated she was willing to work on this project and said the three counties, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Mateo, should be in- volved in the project. Meeting 82-7 Page three K. Duffy appointed B. Green and N. Hanko to serve on a Board committee to determine how to approach this matter, to contact other interested individuals, and to return to the Board with a plan of attack. VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Final Adoption of Summary Status Report on Use and Management of Planning Area X Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area and San Mateo County Baylands Reserve D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-82-39, dated April 2, 1982, noting staff was requesting one new recommendation involving the coordina- tion of the development of a comprehensive plan for the area between the Dumbarton Bridge and Cooley Landing be added to the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve portion of the status report for Planning Area X. IX. Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the use and management plan for Planning Area X with the addition of the amendment of paragraph one in memorandum M-82-39. B. Green seconded the motion. Discussion: In response to a question from N. Hanko, H. Grench stated staff had tried to put a more accurate map in the report. R. Bishop included the clarification of the previous report regarding the 50 acre area in his motion. B. Green agreed to the addition to the motion. Tig Tarlton, 14 Middlebury Lane, Los Altos, addressed the Board as the real estate consultant representing the Carn- diff family interest. S. Norton advised the Board not to respond to Mr. Tarlton's comments since they were the sub- ject of a lawsuit currently filed against the District and CalTrans. T. Kavanaugh stated he felt the Board should not consider the final adoption of the report at the present meeting because of the clarification that had been made in the re- port. After B. Green called for the question, the motion passed unanimously. The Board recessed for a break at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Pub- licity of District Sites H. Grench introduced the staff report, noting a revised copy of the report, marked "Minor Revisions 4/14/82; had been distributed to replace the initial report R-82-17, dated April 10, 1982. D. Hansen and D. Woods reviewed in detail the policy and plan for relative emphasis of use, development, and publicity of District sites. During the discussion of the report, the Board concurred on the following changes in the Policies and the Addenda: 1) Page Five - Policy Statement Six: Change fourth sentence to read "If the opportunity is site specific and the site is not a selected site, the Board will re-examine the impacts the opportunity may have on the existing plan taking into account maintenance and operation cost." Meeting 82-7 Page four 2) Page Five - Second Paragraph of Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites: Insert the word "near -term" before the word "develop- ment" in the last sentence of the paragraph so that sentence reads: "On the other hand, sites near the bottom of the list should not be viewed as good candidates for near -term development, although they should remain open to the public." 3) Page Five - Third Paragraph of Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites: Insert the words "by the Board" after the word "re-evaluated" in the last sentence of the paragraph so that sen- tence reads: "At that time, all sites will be re-evaluated by the Board and those having experienced a change (such as adjacent land acquisitions which increase the site's accessibility) can be moved upward on the list." 4) Page Nine - Addendum 1 - Site Analysis - Change the title of Section A to Public Interest. 5) Page Nine - Addendum 1 - Site Emphasis - Insert the word "use- fulness" in the description auestion for section D so that question reads "Are there features on the site (such as unique landscape or historical building) which are of particular interest, attractive- ness, or usefulness to the public?" 6) Page Eleven - Addendum 2 - Guidelines for Site Development - Delete the words "not within the scope of" in the revision sentences at the end of the first paragraph and insert the words "inconsistent with" so that sentence reads "Special uses inconsistent with these guidelines should be considered on a case by case basis". Insert the word "grass" before the word "picnicking" in the second sen- tence of the first paragraph. 7) Page Eleven - Section 1 of Parking Areas - Delete the words "have high visibility for site patrol and safety" at the end of the first sentence and insert the words "be easily monitored for visitor safety" so that sentence reads "Parking areas will be located to relate well to the site, near roadways and trailheads, and be easily monitored for visitor safety". Discussion of the report focused on the following topics: provision of picnic tables; whether the pursuit of special development activi- ties merited being a separate policy statement (Policy Statement 6); why sites near the bottom of the table entitled Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites should not be viewed as good candidates for development; the interpretation of criteria F (Availability of Existing Facilities for Public Use) in Addendum 1 - Site Analysis; and the provision of picnic tables on highly emphasized sites. H. Grench stated staff had not intended the Board to adopt the explanation paragraphs for the Plan for Relative Emphasis of Dis- trict Sites, but noted the Board could adopt those explanation paragraphs if they desired to do so. H. Grench stated he, D. Hansen, and D. Woods would discuss the wording of Criteria F (Availability of Existing Facilities for Public Use) in Addendum 1 - Site Analysis. During the discussion of this item in the report, Director Hanko indicated she did not agree with the staff's interpretation of the criteria and suggested the criteria be changed to "Non -availability of Existing Facilities for Public Uses". Meeting 82-7 Page five D. Wendin requested the staff consider possible rewording of Policy Statement Six, noting he would not support the statement in its present form. He suggested the policy include words like "concen- trating on more emphsized sites" in the first sentence. Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, and Marian Blukis, 993 Crooked Creek Drive, Los Altos, requested the Board consider delaying the second Board review of the report and policies for two additional weeks in order to allow for public input. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board tentatively accept the re- port and tentatively adopt the Policies for Relative Emphasis for Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites (including the Preamble), the Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites (which is the table), and Addenda 1 and 2 (not including the profile). H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. In order to allow for review of the report by the Mid -Peninsula Trails Council, K. Duffy stated the Board's consensus to delay for two Board meetings the return of this agenda item for final Board consideration. B. Support of Santa Clara County Coastal Conservancy Grant Application (memorandum M-82-38, dated April 2, 1982) Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of Resolution 82-16, a Reso- lution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Supporting the Application for State Coastal Conservancy Grant Funds by the Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation for the Develop- ment of the South Bay Trail. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Appointment of Peace Officer (memorandum M-82-34, dated April 1, 1982) Motion: N. Hanko moved the adoption of Resolution 82-17, a Resolu- tion of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Peaional Open Space District Appointing Peace Officer - Patrick J. Congdon. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Emergency Fund H. Grench summarized memorandum M-82-33, dated March 31, 1982, noting the restrictions and approvals needed to use the emergency fund. Motion: R. Bishop moved the Board authorize the Controller to establish an Emergency Fund of $500. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS C. Britton informed the Board of Jim Walton's death and stated staff had prepared a letter for the President's signature expressing the District's sympathy to Mr. Walton's family and to Leslie Salt Company. Meeting 82-7 Page six H. Grench stated S. Shipley, the Accounting Specialist, would he leaving District employment and said he intended to fill the position unless any objections were voiced by the Board. The members of the Board did not voice any objections. XI. CLAIMS Motion: N. Hanko moved the approval of the revised claims 82-7, dated April 14, 1982. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. XII. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to a Closed Session on land negotiation matters at 10:45 P.M. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 12:10 A.M. Thursday, April 15, 1982. Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT April 10, 1982 R-82-17 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) RE -10.5 onJ-5 i/p7/ TO: Board of Directors FROM: H: Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager, and D. Woods, Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development and Publicity of District Sites Introduction: During the past two years there has been a great deal of discussion concerning the question of site emphasis as it relates to desirable levels of use, development, and publicity for District sites. In February of 1980, a Site Emphasis Policy Workshop was held to discuss policy issues concerning the develop- ment of District sites. In April 1980, the Board established a Site Emphasis Committee with the charge of identifying policy issues that arose from the workshop. In December 1980,the Committee presented to the full Board policy questions which arose from the Site Emphasis Workshop and the September Program Evaluation Workshop. Discussions of these questions at subsequent meetings culminated on July 8, 1981, when you approved a summary of your Policies and Policy Decisions Relating to Site Emphasis (see M-81-47, dated May 7, 1980), and adopted Publicity Guidelines Related to Site Emphasis Policy. Pursuant to your directive of July 8, 1981, staff is now returning with a comprehensive plan for emphasizing sites which includes (1) refined policy statements derived from the adopted Policy Decisions Relating to Site Emphasis Issues and Questions (M-81-47), and (2) guidelines for planning the number and general location of emphasized sites. Background: The District has acquired and made available to the public nearly 12,000 acres of open space over the past ten years. During this time, the use and management plans for each site have been developed on a case by case basis with the goal of maximizing public use consistent with budget guidelines and environmental restraints. As the District's land inventory has grown, it has become more difficult to establish priorities for use, development, and publicity for one site as compared to another. As a result, staff has beer? requested to prepare draft policies, guidelines, and a plan to guide Board and staff in the future planning of District sites. R-82-17 ra 3t LNU The planning for si _s is a complex task whic. _nitially takes its direction from the more general land use and management policies that have evolved over the past ten years. These are derived from the District's Basic Policy, from various policy refinements, and from site use plans. In summary, the policies include the following: A. All District sites will be open to the general public. It is,recognized, though, that in certain cases where hazards or access problems occur, a permit system may be required. B. The development of sites will be consistent with the open space management budget, workloads, and priorities. Because the District is committed to maximum acquisition efforts, expenditures for development will be limited in types and quantity. Annual growth for open space management will be based on the adopted open space management budget guidelines. C. The protection of the natural resources, ecological balance, and promotion of a "good neighbor" policy will be primary con- siderations in the planning, development, and maintenance of District lands. D. Initial development will be primarily for low -intensity recreation, such as hiking, riding, picnicking (no developed facilities), photography, and nature study. Agricultural uses and special uses such as historical preservation will also be considered and encouraged where feasible. • E. The District will seek arrangements with other governmental agencies whereby other agencies will provide some or all development of facilities and supervision of public access. The District will insure that such development will protect important natural values of the open space. F. The ongoing management of District sites will be a critical factor influencing future development plans. It is recognized that development plans can have a significant impact on the operations and maintenance program. Sites will be developed in such a way as to minimize management costs, so as to be consistent -with the open space management budget guidelines. Policies for Relative Emphasis of Use; Development and Publicity: The process of developing site emphasis policy statements, guide- lines for development, and a comprehensive plan has led staff to clarifying the site emphasis concept which has been discussed in the past. The following discussion includes a preamble, prepared policy statements (indented), and other background information on each policy. Preamble All District sites are open to the public (and virtually all without permit), but some deserve more relative emphasis in terms of use, recreational development, and publicity than others. Since it is neither desirable nor feasible to em- phasize each site highly, criteria have been developed to determine the relative emphasis for various sites. R-82-17 Page five 6. Policy Statement 6 Special development opportunities that arise after the adoption of the relative emphasis plan shall be actively pursued. These opportunities may take the form of grants, fundraising, or volunteer efforts. The District will explore these avenues as an initial step to site planning and budgeting. If unexpected opportunities become available and are not site specific, an attempt shall be made to develop sites already selected. If the opportunity is site specific and the site is not a selected site, the Board will re-examine the impacts the opportunity may have on the existing plan. The decision to utilize an opportunity whether for a selected or non -selected site may require modifying the relative emphasis plan, and adjustments will be planned at the time the opportunity is being considered. Development opportunities can have a variety of impacts on the relative emphasis plan. An opportunity which can be applied to a more highly emphasized site can result in existing development funds being distributed elsewhere in the plan. On the other hand, when an opportunity is used on a site not selected, the maintenance and operation costs associated with the project could preclude previously planned projects on selected sites from being completed. The re-examination of the relative emphasis plan in a comprehensive manner and at the time the opportunity is being considered can help identify the overall benefits and conflicts. Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites: The following table represents both the long range plan for emphasizing sites and the short term or annual plan for prioritizing budget allocations, including staff time, for development projects. The list includes all District preserves (plus those where a decision has been made to acquire) and those sites operated by other agencies where the District participated in funding. A map is also attached. The list of sites on the left indicates, in ranking order, the long term goal for the development of District lands. Over a period of time, sites shown near the top of the list should receive the greatest amount of attention because existing or potentially existing favorable conditions (profiles) warrant maximizing development of facilities for public use. On the other hand, sites near the bottom of the list should not be viewed as good candidates for development, although they should remain open to the public. The ranking system is based on a semi -quantitative and qualitative analysis, as outlined in Addendum 1, and, therefore, the position of a site on the list should not be considered precise. The approximate position of the site as it relates to the entire list is the important factor. The list is also subject to change during the annual comprehensive review. At that time, all sites will be re-evaluated and those having experienced a change (such as adjacent land acquisitions which increase the site's accessi- bility) can be moved upward on the list. R-82-17 Page six The table to the right shows the more immediate approach to reaching the long term goals. It represents an annual projection of where development efforts should occur and a method of prioritizing these efforts. The development categories selected (parking lots, trails, signing, etc.) are those considered most compatible with open space land use. Each category may offer a wide range of possibilities or level of development. Since the process by which a site becomes emphasized is transitional in nature, guidelines should be adopted for the upper and lower limits of development. (See Addendum 2 for these guidelines.) The priority list, then, suggests in a general way which categories on specific sites should be expanded or improved, and an approxi- mate order in which they should be considered. This does not mean that a category receiving a low priority would be delayed until all high priority projects are completed, but only that, if time and funding are limited, not all low priority projects will be completed. This list would primarily evolve from existing use and management plans, but could also include projected plans for the year to come. What specific project in detail is to be accomplished would be dependent on recommendations in the use and management plans. The table represents proposed priorities for fiscal year 1982-83. Starting this year and in subsequent years, the comprehensive plan will be reviewed in November/December in order to aid in the preparation of Action Plan and budget for the coming year. A planning priority column has been added to show where planning emphasis will be placed. Recommendation: I recommend that after discussion and possible changes you accept the report and tentatively adopt the Policies for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites (including Preamble), the Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites (table), and Addenda 1 and 2. Page s even PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Funding Priorities for FY 1982-83 %� Trim RRIU%l Tne3 idt: CmrilASC� 1,. Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve 2. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve 3. Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 4. Edgea;ood County Park 5. Los Gatos Creek Park 6. San Mateo County Baylands Reserve 7. Picchetti Ranch Area 8. Saratoga 'Gap Open Space Preserve 9. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve 10. Windy Kill Open Space Preserve 11. Hassler Property 12. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 13. Long Ridge Open Space Preserve 14. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve 15. Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area 16. Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area • 17. Limekiln Canyon Area 18. El Sereno Open Space Preserve 19. Foothills Open Space Preserve 20. Thornewood 21. Kennedy Road Area 22. Mt. Umunhum Area 23. Mt. Thayer Area 24. El Sarioroso Area 25. Costanoan Way Open Space Preserve 0 24 04 C B B B A C C A C C C C 10.0 C B B A D v 0 0 S -t 0 o ".-4 V -v p :)f.L.4 A D A A D San Mateo County Project Not yet acquired red E D D D E D Not yet C D D D Ak A* D D D B* B* D A* A* A cquire B* C* D C* D D B* D A* D B A B B* D D D D C D D B E E E A E E E A = High Priority D = Completed or expected to be completed in FY 1981-82 B = Medium Priority E= To be provided by lease arrangezrent or adjacent facility C = Low Priority - = Not in current or anticipated use and ranageinant plan *Not currently planned but anticipated R-82-17 Page eight San Carlos Redwood City 4 0° Woodside Mountain View N fr . MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Boundary of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District open space preserves Major city, county, and state parks and open space preserves R-82-17 Page nine Addendum 1 - Site Analysis Analysis of District Sites The criteria to be used to determine the present and potential position of District sites in the site emphasis spectrum have been outlined by the Board in the adopted Policy Decisions Relating to Site Emphasis Issues and Questions. Since a discussion of each criteria as it applies to each site would be lengthy and confusing we have developed graphic profiles to observe relationships between various criteria and sites. There is no attempt on our part to present an absolute quantitative analysis, only a comparative one. The first step in illustrating site emphasis profiles is to define the criteria so that each can be applied to all sites uniformly. The criteria include: A. Public Need Does the public express a desire, either directly or indirectly, to utilize the site? This may be evident by existing use which occurs regardless of land status and/or by interest communicated to staff or Board. B. Geographical Location Does or will the site receive high levels of use and pressure for recreational development due to its close proximity to the urban area? C. Regional Significance How significant is the site in relationship to other existing public lands, and does it serve as an important link between or leading to other facilities? D. Attractiveness of Natural or Special Features Are there features on the site (such as a unique landscape or historical building) which are of particular interest and attractive- ness to the public? . Accessibility to Public Can the District's general public (not only site neighbors) gain access to the property from public roads or adjacent public lands? Is there the potential for improving the access (parking) on District or adjacent public lands? F. Availability of Existing Facilities for Public Use Are there nearby open space recreational experiences (including existing developed preserves) accessible to the public on a regional basis? These facilities would possibly alleviate the need for development of the site in the near future. R-82-17 G. Geographical D: -ibution How well does the site serve as a regional facility, and will its development better distribute open space opportunities throughout the District? Page ten *H. Manageability of Site Can the site be readily managed presently and in the future if further development were to occur? This could be related to the number of access points and the adequacy of patrol routes, presence of an agricultural tenant, a renter, a Ranger residence, or other lease arrangement. . Costs Measured Against Benefits To what extent do the benefits to the public exceed the costs associated with development and management of the site? Some sites will tend to yield great benefits at little cost. *J. Physical and Psychological Carrying Capacity Is the site capable of providing open space experiences for large numbers of visitors without degrading the resource or psychologically reducing the quality of the experience? Is there the potential for expanding facilities such as trails without exceeding the carrying capacity? EXAMPLE SITE PROFILE - MONTE BELLO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - PICCHETTI RANCH AREA Low A. Public Need B. Geographical Location C. Regional Significance D. Attractiveness * E. Accessibility F. Availability of Facilities G. Geographical Distribution * H. Manageability * I. Cost/Benefit * J. Carrying Capacity High On the example site profile, Criteria E, H, I, and J are viewed in two different ways. The light shaded area depicts the current status with respect to criterion, and the remainder darker shaded area illustrates the potential status if the site were to be developed further. R-82_17 Page eleven Addendum 2 - Guidelines for Site Development The upper and lower limits of site recreational development and related matters such as publicity shall be consistent with existing District land use policies whereby there is particular concern for site pro- tection and for uses which are compatible with the resource. These uses usually are relatively passive in nature, such as hiking, equestrian use, picnicking, photography, nature study, educational use, and - agriculture. Higher levels of use are not provided because open space lands are protected as part of our natural heritage and, as such, do not lend themselves to intensive recreational development which is provided by state, county, and city parks. S'Pe biA-t- us t i')tY ii)tTit t ry ` rtf F Sce;0E-by ruse: 00iDEwNt3X StitV1.0 Bc &/! .4 c 4 -SE gy G4se BAJ(S, Guidelines for Most Highly Emphasized Sites: The upper limits for use and management shall include providing low intensity recreation, regional public access, and protecting and enhancing the resource. Guidelines to accomplish this include the following: A. Parking Areas will be developed on sites to provide regional public access when alternative nearby parking is not available. 1. Parking areas will be located o r la weld o . ilk, s,�e near roadways.arld t_railheads and have rig v'lsibi ity� Design Si': ;. N ivy IY1 .ViSr'.� i P4t criteria will: inc'luc'eAminima`l �iana�disturbance, graveled surfaces, low profile fencing, and proper drainage. 2. Parking areas will be developed primarily for passenger and bus vehicles. Horse trailers may utilize these areas informally, but preferential parking will not be provided. Where financially and physically possible, trailer parking will be incorporated into the design. 3. In addition to developed parking areas, areas may be ascertained and designated as parking areas for special events by the General Manager and used on a permit -basis only. B. Trail Systems will be maintained and developed to optimize recreation- al and educational experiences. 1. Trails will be developed to distribute and circulate visitors throughout the site, providing them with a variety of experiences in length, grade, and landscape. 2. Trails will not be constructed in ecologically sensitive areas, and trails which tend to duplicate routes will be avoided. 3. Trails will be planned to integrate with adjacent public trails, private trails where the public is permitted, and planned public trails. 4. Multi -use trails for hikers and equestrians will be used whenever -- possible. If negative impacts appear and cannot be mitigated, alternative routes to the same destination will be explored. R -8L-11 L uyc LWe.t Ve Pet! w'Ai}{Lvc.4 C. Signing will be provided to protect the resource, promote a good neighbor policy, increase visibility and awareness, and circulate visitors throughout the preserve. 1. An on -site identification sign will be installed to increase site visibility. Specific design will be done on a case by case basis. 2. Boundary plaques will be used for boundary identification and, in addition, private property boundary signs will be placed where trails lead to private land. 3. Residences, leaseholdings, and private property will be signed .1T to protect rights. 4. Regulatory signs will be installed at all primary access points and "Wildland" signs placed at other access trails. 5. Trail signing to assist in visitor circulation will be used to identify trail routes and destination points. D. A Brochure will be developed to inform visitors of District policies and site specific information. 1. The brochure will consist of a detailed map and interpretive information. It may be a simple folded 81" x 11" sheet or a more complex format, depending on the size and .complexity of the site and amount of information to be included. 2. Distribution will be consistent with adopted Publicity Guidelines, making brochures generally available through libraries, docents, and Rangers, and onsite. The level of distribution will depend upon budget considerations and the number of visitors that can be accommodated. E. Fences and stiles will be upgraded for site protection and to in - .crease public awareness of District sites. 1. Fencing and gates along public corridors of high visibility will complement the landscape and promote public recognition of -the Preserve. 2. New fencing and gates will be installed in areas of continual maintenance problems and designed on a case by case basis. Stiles will be located at all primary access points and will be highly visible. 3. Stiles will be provided at secondary access points, but will be low profile to allow public access but not accelerate use in areas which would be difficult to manage. F. Drinking Water will be provided for public use when convenient. 1. Existing sources of potable water will be maintained if the costs associated with testing and treatment are reasonable. R-82-17 M Page fourteen C. Signing will be minimal to protect the resource and promote a good neighbor policy. 1. Boundary plaques will be used for boundary identification. 2. Private property, private residence and leasehold signs may be installedvupon request. kT f3tcNJAP-ItS 3. "Wildland" regulatory signs will be used at public access points. 4. Trail signing will not be installed rr' V ).s v�4t_ G 1 rzc U M sT -A)4rs F R Us ER Sir &T7 eA Sire MM . v.46-E4}BIj-j Jry, D. Site Maps will be available upon request. 1. Maps will include identification of roads, trails, access points, and private property and ordinarily be the maps already prepared for a report to the Board. 2.. The District fact sheet will be included with map to acquaint visitors with District policies and management program. E. Fences and Gates will be maintained or installed to provide site security and informal access. 1. Hiking/equestrian stiles will be installed at public access points where management will not be a problem. 2. The design and location of the stiles will be low profile to provide access without accelerating use. 3. Pipe gates and split rail fencing will be used in areas of continual vandalism. Drinking Water, if presently available and safe, will be continued for public use. 1. Water systems wil for this purpose. mproved or maintained specifically 2. If water is available and required testing is determined to be too costly, water outlets may be eliminated) go -7-h%) s vc.H A F/+sff I tn) AS Ti) 711Eh} Y'Da& R� AC.7/ V7%T ED IN Ti) S FV? 3. Developed water sources not known to be safe will be posted non - potable. G. Restrooms will not be provided except for special, occasions. 1. On such occasions, the facility must be portable and user group would be responsible for cost and management. of h 'T`(PE NOT oN ;kit pr.gteDiNc, The District may acquire sites with existing facilitiesewhich are not consistent with where the site is located in the site emphasis plan. The facilities would not be removed unless they were in conflict with land use policies or were a significant management burden. If they do not reflect the District's style or land use policies, they will be phased out when possible. Ccx►sou-ghT/ cN 0)/1_1, tat- 0,lv�,x% r_'u sjficl T /zM f3EjvE�liS tF RrMeAr41.- VE%Sv THE: PttEN'T1AL, FDA- PUT v2E VE- ; Vi..D Sat: .55rtoM1 Meg% 1---'MPHAs/`Ei R-82-17 COI Page thirteen 2. When District lands are leased, and the leasees required to develop potable water for their own use, then the leasees will normally provide and maintain that source for the public as well. 3. Potable water will be developed on sites where extended use is encouraged and existing water sources can be improved, treated, and tested at a reasonable cost. 4. If water is developed for an agricultural or equestrian use, a reasonable attempt will be made to make the water potable. Those responsible for developing the water would be responsible for signing it appropriately. W OW S. �LIcLG D .44TF-R N1Gi N Np FE/AS,I3Li ec mArDE R.T"!?LE J,J/Lt. NDT t E L)1.4 Birr W I L !3 e S I C N t D .41� P (Z -C E' i' berrE Li' i G. Restrooms will be developed and maintained on sites when needed to protect aesthetics and water quality or when required by local ordinance. 1. When District land is leased and as part of the lease agreement public restrooms are required, the tenant will normally permit the general public the use of the facility. 2. In cases where it is necessary for the District to install restrooms, semi -portable units will be used to allow flexibility in locating or relocating them. Screening will be used to minimize the visual impacts. Guidelines for Least Emphasized Sites: The lower limits for use and management shall conk stw`of 7Furing the site, continuing uses which are compatible, and y`rT public use. Guidelines to accomplish this include the following: A. Parking Areas located on sites will be maintained for public access. 1. Parking will only be eliminated if it were determined hazardous or unmanageable, and the problems could not be mitigated. 2. Areas suitable for parking but not open on a regular basis may be used for special occasions by permit. 3. New parking areas will not be developed. B. Trail Systems will be maintained for public use and patrol purposes. 1. Trails will only be eliminated if they duplicate one another or have a significant negative impact on the environment which cannot be reasonably mitigated. 2. Trails could be closed due to hazards or significant trespassing problems until such time as the problems can be mitigated. 3. No new trails will be developed, but some may be improved to accommodate and enhance patrol, w m c.a 'N r ') R'J w t Is LD mAT Aq1 rivi-fAr4cc PUr'Lic I0SEr R-82-17 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT April 10, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager, and D. Woods, Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development and Publicity of District Sites Introduction: During the past two years there has been a great deal of discussion concerning the question of site emphasis as it relates to desirable levels of use, development, and publicity for District sites. In February of 1980, a Site Emphasis Policy Workshop was held to discuss policy issues concerning the develop- ment of District sites. In April 1980, the Board established a Site Emphasis Committee with the charge of identifying, policy issues that arose from the workshop. In December 1980, the Committee presented to the full Board policy questions which arose from the Site Emphasis Workshop and the September Program Evaluation Workshop. Discussions of these questions at subsequent meetings culminated on July 8, 1981, when you approved a summary of your Policies and Policy Decisions Relating to Site Emphasis (see M-81-47, dated May 7, 1980), and adopted Publicity Guidelines Related to Site Emphasis Policy. Pursuant to your directive of July 8, 1981, staff is now returning with a comprehensive plan for emphasizing sites which includes (1) refined policy statements derived from the adopted Policy Decisions Relating to Site Emphasis Issues and Questions (M-81-47), and (2) guidelines for planning the number and general location of emphasized sites. Background: The District has acquired and made available to the public nearly 12,000 acres of open space over the past ten years. During this time, the use and management plans for each site have been developed on a case by case basis with the goal of maximizing public use consistent with budget guidelines and environmental restraints. As the District's land inventory has grown, it has become more difficult to establish priorities for use, development, and publicity for one site as compared to another. As a result, staff has been requested to prepare draft policies, guidelines, and a plan to guide Board and staff in the future planning of District sites. R-82-17 Page two The planning for sites is a complex task which initially takes its direction from the more general land use and management policies that have evolved over the past ten years. These are derived from the District's Basic Policy, from various policy refinements, and from site use plans. In summary, the policies include the following: A. All District sites will be open to the general public. It is recognized, though, that in certain cases where hazards or access problems occur, a permit system may be required. B. The development of sites will be consistent with the open space management budget, workloads, and priorities. Because the District is committed to maximum acquisition efforts, expenditures for development will be limited in types and quantity. Annual growth for open space management will be based on the adopted open space management budget guidelines. C. The protection of the natural resources, ecological balance, and promotion of a "good neighbor" policy will be primary con- siderations in the planning, development, and maintenance of District lands. D. Initial development will be primarily for low -intensity recreation, such as hiking, riding, picnicking (no developed facilities), photography, and nature study. Agricultural uses and special uses such as historical preservation will also be considered and encouraged where feasible. E. The District will seek arrangements with other governmental agencies whereby other agencies will provide some or all development of facilities and supervision of public access. The District will insure that such development will protect important natural values of the open space. F. The ongoing management of District sites will be a critical factor influencing future development plans. It is recognized that development plans can have a significant impact on the operations and maintenance program. Sites will be developed in such a way as to minimize management costs, so as to be consistent with the open space management budget guidelines. Policies for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development and Publicity: The process of developing site emphasis policy statements, guide- lines for development, and a comprehensive plan has led staff to clarifying the site emphasis concept which has been discussed in the past. The following discussion includes a preamble, prepared policy statements (indented), and other background information on each policy. Preamble All District sites are open to the public (and virtually all without permit), but some deserve more relative emphasis in terms of use, recreational development, and publicity than others. Since it is neither desirable nor feasible to em- phasize each site highly, criteria have been developed to determine the relative emphasis for various sites. R-82-17 Page three 1. Policy Statement 1 All sites will be evaluated with respect to established criteria and assigned positions on a site emphasis spectrum. The spectrum shall represent all levels of use and develop- ment consistent with existing land use policy. The criteria to be used include public need, geographical location, regional significance, attractiveness, accessibility, availability of existing facilities, geographical distribution, manageability, cost benefits, and carrying capacity. Each site's individual merits will be the primary factor in determining its position with those sites having high levels of use and development placed near the top of the spectrum. Each site will receive individual attention and planned for in accordance with its position in the spectrum. The concept of a site emphasis spectrum is being proposed because it is recognized that each District site is different and, there- fore, each has a different potential for use and development. The wide range of opportunities include sites that can easily accommodate large numbers of visitors and a variety of recreational amenities to sites that are isolated with informal access and trail system. The evaluation technique involves analyzing all sites with respect to the criteria adopted by the Board at its July 8, 1981 meeting. (See Addendum 1 for definitions of each criterion.) For planning purposes, the criteria have been examined graphically by developing site profiles. The profiles (an example is shown in`Addendum 1) are based on a comparative analysis in an attempt to see relation- ships between criteria and sites. 2. Policy Statement 2: The criteria used for determining the relative emphasis of a site will not be prioritized or weighted. The criteria will be considered interrelated and each of the criteria will play a significant role in the determination process by providing qualitative and comparative information. Most sites will undoubtedly have some development limitations, and decisions should be as objective as possible. Two criteria, though, that should be considered critical factors to a site's potential growth are accessibility and carrying capacity. Both must be attainable regardless of the remaining criteria if a site is to be considered for increased use and development. 3. Policy Statement 3 The concept of the site emphasis spectrum should provide flexibility in planning and growth in use, numbers, and size of District sites. The process of site growth shall be dynamic, whereby sites may become more emphasized through changes in characteristics which influence positions on the spectrum. When a site's individual merits justify further use and development, then the site should move upward in the spectrum. This process shall not necessarily be accomplished in one step, but possibly through incremental changes. The specific methods by which sites are elevated shall be contained in the use and management plans. R-82-17 ri Page four In an effort to maximize recreational opportunities, we wish to provide flexibility in our planning so as to utilize properly as much of the District's resources as possible. It is an important element of this plan to respond to changes in a site's ability to receive increased use and development. These changes are most likely to occur by site additions, development of adjacent lands, or unpredicted public pressure. 4. Policy Statement 4 The relative emphasis plan shall be a comprehensive plan of all District sites, indicating the long term goals and order in which sites should be emphasized, and the more immediate plans for increasing use and development on selected sites. The plan will be used to guide staff in the preparation of use and management plans, Action Plan, and budget. Recognizing that the factors influencing a site's use and development change over time, the relative emphasis plan should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The review will provide an opportunity to change the position sites currently have in the plan. The annual review should be toward the end of each calendar year to coincide with work on program evaluation and the Action Plan. The comprehensive process will provide Board and staff with an opportunity to evaluate and project better the use and develop- ment on all District sites. By looking at the District as a whole, we will be able to make more rational land use decisions, to make more efficient use of available funding, and.to provide maximum feasible public use of all lands. The annual review will establish the Board's yearly goals which give direction to the District's existing site planning process. 5. Policy Statement 5 The number of sites selected for emphasis and the extent to which sites are developed for recreation shall be consistent with the Open Space Management Budget Guidelines. The Guidelines provide for a budget limit base with an annual growth factor that yields real growth beyond inflationary increases. Available funding will not necessarily be focused on fully developing a few selected sites but could be distributed to a number of sites to develop them incrementally. The needs of operations and maintenance to provide high quality stewardship shall be an important consideration in determining the scope of the development plan. The formulation of the relative emphasis plan will not only address the extent of increased use and development on selected sites, but also reflect projected increases in maintenance and operation costs associated with the plan. In most cases, development leads to an increase in use, which in turn requires an increase in maintenance and patrol. The objective of the plan is to accomplish the maximum amount of development without seriously impacting the operations and maintenance program - in other words, to create a balance in growth between development, operations, and maintenance. R-82-17 Page five 6. Policy Statement 6 Special development opportunities that arise after the adoption of the relative emphasis plan shall be actively pursued. These opportunities may take the form of grants, fundraising, or volunteer efforts. The District will explore these avenues as an initial step to site planning and budgeting. If unexpected opportunities become available and are not site specific, an attempt shall be made to develop sites already selected. If the opportunity is site specific and the site is not a selected site, the Board will re-examine the impacts the opportunity may have on the existing plan. The decision to utilize an opportunity whether for a selected or non -selected site may require modifying the relative emphasis plan, and adjustments will be planned at the time the opportunity is being considered. Development opportunities can have a variety of impacts on the relative emphasis plan. An opportunity which can be applied to a more highly emphasized site can result in existing development funds being distributed elsewhere in the plan. On the other hand, when an opportunity is used on a site not selected, the maintenance and operation costs associated with the project could preclude previously planned projects on selected sites from being completed. The re-examination of the relative emphasis plan in a comprehensive manner and at the time the opportunity is being considered can help identify the overall benefits and conflicts. Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites: The following table represents both the long range plan for emphasizing sites and the short term or annual plan for prioritizing budget allocations, including staff time, for development projects. The list includes all District preserves (plus those where a decision has been made to acquire) and those sites operated by other agencies where the District participated in funding. A map is also attached. The list of sites on the left indicates, in ranking order, the long term goal for the development of District lands. Over a period of time, sites shown near the top of the list should receive the greatest amount of attention because existing or potentially existing favorable conditions (profiles) warrant maximizing development of facilities for public use. On the other hand, sites near the bottom of the list should not be viewed as good candidates for development, although they should remain open to the public. The ranking system is based on a semi -quantitative and qualitative analysis, as outlined in Addendum 1, and, therefore, the position of a site on the list should not be considered precise. The approximate position of the site as it relates to the entire list is the important factor. The list is also subject to change during the annual comprehensive review. At that time, all sites will be re-evaluated and those having experienced a change (such as adjacent land acquisitions which increase the site's accessi- bility) can be moved upward on the list. R-82-17 Page six The table to the right shows the more immediate approach to reaching the long term goals. It represents an annual projection of where development efforts should occur and a method of prioritizing these efforts. The development categories selected (parking lots, trails, signing, etc.) are those considered most compatible with open space land use. Each category may offer a wide range of possibilities or level of development. Since the process by which a site becomes emphasized is transitional in nature, guidelines should be adopted for the upper and lower limits of development. (See Addendum 2 for these guidelines.) The priority list, then, suggests in a general way which categories on specific sites should be expanded or improved, and an approxi- mate order in which they should be considered. This does not mean that a category receiving a low priority would be delayed until all high priority projects are completed, but only that, if time and funding are limited, not all low priority projects will be completed. This list would primarily evolve from existing use and management plans, but could also include projected plans for the year to come. What specific project in detail is to be accomplished would be dependent on recommendations in the use and management plans. The table represents proposed priorities for fiscal year 1982-83. Starting this year and in subsequent years, the comprehensive plan will be reviewed in November/December in order to aid in the preparation of Action Plan and budget for the coming year. A planning priority column has been added to show where planning emphasis will be placed. Recommendation: I recommend that after discussion and possible changes you accept the report and tentatively adopt the Policies for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites (including Preamble), the Plan for Relative Emphasis of District Sites (table), and Addenda 1 and 2. R-82-17 Page seven PLAN FOR RELATIVE EMPHASIS OF DISTRICT SITES Funding Priorities for FY 1982-83 1. Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve 2. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve 3. Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve 4. Edgewood County Park 5. Los Gatos Creek Park 6. San Mateo County Baylands Reserve 7. Picchetti Ranch Area 8. Saratoga Cap Open Space Preserve 9. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve 10. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve 11. Hassler Property 12. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve 13. Long Ridge Open Space Preserve 14. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve 15. Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area 16. Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area 17. Limekiln Canyon Area 18. El Sereno Open Space Preserve 19. Foothills Open Space Preserve 20. Thornewood 21. Kennedy Road Area 22. Mt. Umunhum Area 23. Mt. Thayer Area 24. El Sombroso Area 25. Costanoan Way Open Space Preserve 4 0 AI04 A C B B B A C C A C C C C C B B L D D m C) tr H .� •� - v 8 0 .4 A B i A D A D A A D San Mateo County Project Not yet acquired E A* E D D B* D A* Not yei D C D E D D D D D B* A* cquir B* C* D C* D D D D B* D A* D B A B B* D D D D C D D B E E E A E E E E A = High Priority D = Completed or expected to be completed in FY 1981-82 B = Medium Priority E = To be provided by lease arrangement or adjacent facility C = low Priority - = Not in current or anticipated use and management plan *Not currently planned but anticipated R-82-17 Page eight U Woodside R6. Mountain View Los Los Altos Altos 'eati fills Cupertino V eagiC MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Boundary of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District open space preserves Major city, county, and state parks and open space preserves Saratoga Si ar Monte\ Sereno 1 v , R-82-17 Page nine Addendum 1 - Site Analysis Analysis of District Sites The criteria to be used to determine the present and potential position of District sites in the site emphasis spectrum have been outlined by the Board in the adopted Policy Decisions Relating to Site Emphasis Issues and Questions. Since a discussion of each criteria as it applies to each site would be lengthy and confusing we have developed graphic profiles to observe relationships between various criteria and sites. There is no attempt on our part to present an absolute quantitative analysis, only a comparative one. The first step in illustrating site emphasis profiles is to define the criteria so that each can be applied to all sites uniformly. The criteria include: A. Public Need Does the public express a desire, either directly or indirectly, to utilize the site? This may be evident by existing use which occurs regardless of land status and/or by interest communicated to staff or Board. B. Geographical Location Does or will the site receive high levels of use and pressure for recreational development due to its close proximity to the urban area? C. Regional Significance How significant is the site in relationship to other existing public lands, and does it serve as an important link between or leading to other facilities? D. Attractiveness of Natural or Special Features Are there features on the site (such as a unique landscape or historical building) which are of particular interest and attractive- ness to the public? *E. Accessibility to Public Can the District's general public (not only site neighbors) gain access to the property from public roads or adjacent public lands? Is there the potential for improving the access (parking) on District or adjacent public lands? F. Availability of Existing Facilities for Public Use Are there nearby open space recreational experiences (including existing developed preserves) accessible to the public on a regional basis? These facilities would possibly alleviate the need for development of the site in the near future. R-82-17 Page ten G. Geographical Dis. .Lbution How well does the site serve as a regional facility, and will its development better distribute open space opportunities throughout the District? *H. Manageability of Site Can the site be readily managed presently and in the future if further development were to occur? This could be related to the number of access points and the adequacy of patrol routes, presence of an agricultural tenant, a renter, a Ranger residence, or other lease arrangement. *I. Costs Measured Against Benefits To what extent do the benefits to the public exceed the costs associated with development and management of the site? Some sites will tend to yield great benefits at little cost. *J. Physical and Psychological Carrying Capacity Is the site capable of providing open space experiences for large numbers of visitors without degrading the resource or psychologically reducing the quality of the experience? Is there the potential for expanding facilities such as trails without exceeding the carrying capacity? EXAMPLE SITE PROFILE - MONTE BELLO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - PICCHETTI RANCH AREA A. Public Need B. Geographical Location C. Regional Significance D. Attractiveness * E. Accessibility F. Availability of Facilities G. Geographical Distribution * H. Manageability * I. Cost/Benefit * J. Carrying Capacity Low High * On the example site profile, Criteria E, H, I, and J are viewed in two different ways. The light shaded area depicts the current status with respect to criterion, and the remainder darker shaded area illustrates the potential status if the site were to be developed further. R-82-17 Page eleven Addendum 2 - Guidelines for Site Development The upper and lower limits of site recreational development and related matters such as publicity shall be consistent with existing District land use policies whereby there is particular concern for site pro- tection and for uses which are compatible with the resource. These uses usually are relatively passive in nature, such as hiking, equestrian use, picnicking, photography, nature study, educational use, and agriculture. Higher levels of use are not provided because open space lands are protected as part of our natural heritage and, as such, do not lend themselves to intensive recreational development which is provided by state, county, and city parks. Guidelines for Most Highly Emphasized Sites: The upper limits for use and management shall include providing low intensity recreation, regional public access, and protecting and enhancing the resource. Guidelines to accomplish this include the following: A. Parking Areas will be developed on sites to provide regional public access when alternative nearby parking is not available. 1. Parking areas will be located to relate well to the site, near roadways and trailheads, and have high visibility. Design criteria will include minimal land disturbance, graveled surfaces, low profile fencing, and proper drainage. 2. Parking areas will be developed primarily for passenger and bus vehicles. Horse trailers may utilize these areas informally, but preferential parking will not be provided. Where financially and physically possible, trailer parking will be incorporated into the design. 3. In addition to developed parking areas, areas may be ascertained and designated as parking areas for special events by the General Manager and used on a permitbasis only. B. Trail Systems will be maintained and developed to optimize recreation- al and educational experiences. 1. Trails will be developed to distribute and circulate visitors throughout the site, providing them with a variety of experiences in length, grade, and landscape. 2. Trails will not be constructed in ecologically sensitive areas, and trails which tend to duplicate routes will be avoided. 3. Trails will be planned to integrate with adjacent public trails, private trails where the public is permitted, and planned public trails. 4. Multi -use trails for hikers and equestrians will be used whenever possible. If negative impacts appear and cannot be mitigated, alternative routes to the same destination will be explored. R-82-17 Page twelve C. Signing will be provided to protect the resource, promote a good neighbor policy, increase visibility and awareness, and circulate visitors throughout the preserve. 1. An on -site identification sign will be installed to increase site visibility. Specific design will be done on a case by case basis. 2. Boundary plaques will be used for boundary identification and, in addition, private property boundary signs will be placed where trails lead to private land. 3. Residences, leaseholdings, and private property will be signed to protect rights. 4. Regulatory signs will be installed at all primary access points and "Wildland" signs placed at other access trails. 5. Trail signing to assist in visitor circulation will be used to identify trail routes and destination points. D. A Brochure will be developed to inform visitors of District policies and site specific information. 1. The brochure will consist of a detailed map and interpretive information. It may be a simple folded 81" x 11" sheet or a more complex format, depending on the size and complexity of the site and amount of information to be included. 2. Distribution will be consistent with adopted Publicity Guidelines, making brochures generally available through libraries, docents, and Rangers, and onsite. The level of distribution will depend upon budget considerations and the number of visitors that can be accommodated. E. Fences and stiles will be upgraded for site protection and to in- crease public awareness of District sites. 1. Fencing and gates along public corridors of high visibility will complement the landscape and promote public recognition of the Preserve. 2. New fencing and gates will be installed in areas of continual maintenance problems and designed on a case by case basis. Stiles will be located at all primary access points and will be highly visible. 3. Stiles will be provided at secondary access points, but will be low profile to allow public access but not accelerate use in areas which would be difficult to manage. F. Drinking Water will be provided for public use when convenient. 1. Existing sources of potable water will be maintained if the costs associated with testing and treatment are reasonable. R-82-17 Page thirteen 2. When District lands are leased, and the leasees required to develop potable water for their own use, then the leasees will nozlually provide and maintain that source for the public as well. . Potable water will be developed on sites where extended use is encouraged and existing water sources can be improved, treated, and tested at a reasonable cost. 4. If water is developed for an agricultural or equestrian use, a reasonable attempt will be made to make the water potable. Those responsible for developing the water would be responsible for signing it appropriately. G. Restrooms will be developed and maintained on sites when needed to protect aesthetics and water quality or when required by local ordinance. 1. When District land is leased and as part of the lease agreement public restrooms are required, the tenant will normally permit the general public the use of the facility. 2. In cases where it is necessary for the District to install restrooms, semi -portable units will be used to allow flexibility in locating or relocating them. Screening will be used to minimize the visual impacts. Guidelines for Least Emphasized Sites: The lower limits for use and management shall consist of securing the site, continuing uses which are compatible, and allowing public use. Guidelines to accomplish this include the following: A. Parking Areas located on sites will be maintained for public access. 1. Parking will only be eliminated if it were determined hazardous or unmanageable, and the problems could not be mitigated. 2. Areas suitable for parking but not open on a regular basis may be used for special occasions by permit. 3. New parking areas will not be developed. B. Trail Systems will be maintained for public use and patrol purposes. 1. Trails will only be eliminated if they duplicate one another or have a significant negative impact on the environment which cannot be reasonably mitigated. 2. Trails could be closed due to hazards or significant trespassing problems until such time as the problems can be mitigated. 3. No new trails will be developed, but some may be improved to accommodate and enhance patrol. R-82-17 Page fourteen C. Signing will be minimal to protect the resource and promote a good neighbor policy. 1. Boundary plaques will be used for boundary identification. 2. Private property, private residence and leasehold signs may be installed upon request. 3. "Wildland" regulatory signs will be used at public access points. 4. Trail signing will not be installed. D. Site Maps will be available upon request. 1. Maps will include identification of roads, trails, access points, and private property and ordinarily be the maps already prepared for a report to the Board. 2.. The District fact sheet will be included with map to acquaint visitors with District policies and management program. E. Fences and Gates will be maintained or installed to provide site security and informal access. 1. Hiking/equestrian stiles will be installed at public access points where management will not be a problem. 2. The design and location of the stiles will be low profile to provide access without accelerating use. 3. Pipe gates and split rail fencing will be used in areas of continual vandalism. F. Drinking Water, if presently available and safe, will be continued for public use. 1. Water systems will not be improved or maintained specifically for this purpose. 2. If water is available and required testing is determined to be too costly, water outlets may be eliminated. 3. Developed water sources not known to be safe will be posted non - potable. G. Restrooms will not be provided except for special occasions. 1. On such occasions, the facility must be portable and user group would be responsible for cost and management. The District may acquire sites with existing facilities which are not consistent with where the site is located in the site emphasis plan. The facilities would not be removed unless they were in conflict with land use policies or were a significant management burden. If they do not reflect the District's style or land use policies, they will be phased out when possible. M-82-38 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 2, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager, and A. Watt, Environmental Analyst SUBJECT: Support of Santa Clara County Coastal Conservancy Grant Application The Access Grant Program The Coastal Conservancy is authorized under AB 2741 (Hannigan -Bates) to award grants to local agencies and nonprofit corporations for the development of public accessways to or along the San Francisco Bay and Suisun Marsh which serve greater than local need. Funds granted by the Conservancy under this program may be used for the design and development of new or expanded access facilities, including trails, stairways, paths, parking facilities and vista points. A total of one million dollars is available for award in this round of the Access Grants Program, with applications due March 31, 1982. This may be the last funding available through this program. The Conservancy will meet in July to award the grants. Grant Preparation The County of Santa Clara Department of Parks and Recreation has applied to the Coastal Conservancy Access Grant Program for funds to construct a section of the South Bay Trail east of Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area. The South Bay Trail will eventually be extended through the National Wildlife Refuge in Alviso to connect with the East Bay Regional Park District's trail system. When complete, the South Bay Trail will form the hub of the Santa Clara County trail network, linking regional parks, open space lands, and trail corridors. The Coastal Conservancy is interested in seeing this trail become a reality, and encouraged an application for this segment. The District prepared the grant application for the County, and I have offered (unless you direct otherwise) to have the District negotiate the trail rights necessary to implement the project. County staff has agreed to oversee the construction and maintenance M-82-38 Page two of the trail. Additional information will be sent to the Conservancy through June, including the County's formal resolution approving the application and letters of local support. Project Summary The proposed 34 mile hiking and bicycling path and boardwalk would connect the District's Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area with Sunnyvale Baylands Park (see Exhibits 1 and 2). The project would be an extension of the four mile trail segment funded by the Coastal Conservancy this past July by way of a joint award to the District and the City of Mountain View. This segment, now being completed, passes through Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park, bridges Stevens Creek, and follows the eastern levee of Stevens Creek to the northwest corner of the Nature Study Area. This corner would be the beginning of the proposed new trail section. This trail would follow existing levees and involve the construction of an extensive boardwalk (see Exhibit 2). The application requests $823,486, of which $768,000 is for the 6,400 foot boardwalk. Because of the large amount requested, private funding will also be sought from area industries with the assistance of the Peninsula Open Space Trust. Discussion: As outlined in the attached portions of the County's application, the alignment of this current critical section of the South Bay Trail presents several problems. The proposed alignment is the result of discussions with Santa Clara County staff, the United States Navy, Leslie Salt Company, PG&E, and Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, and reflects their concerns. The boardwalk route was proposed to go around the Navy's explosive safety arc and to avoid problems with Leslie's levee maintenance activities. Leslie's routine maintenance procedures could oblit- erate trail segments and make portions of the route impassable for up to two years. Thus, the proposed trail alignment appears to be the only feasible route through this difficult area. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Supporting the Application for State Coastal Conservancy Grant Funds by the Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation for the Development of the South Bay Trail. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT FUNDS BY THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH BAY TRAIL WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of California has enacted the State Coastal Conservancy San Francisco Bay Access Grant Program which provides funds to local agencies and non-profit corporations for the development of public accessways to or along the San Francisco Bay which serve greater than local need; and WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara Department of Parks and Recreation has made application under the program to implement the section of the South Bay Trail connecting Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area to the Sunnyvale Baylands Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby enthusiastically supports the application of Santa Clara County and urges the State Coastal Conservancy to approve the project. CONSERVANCY SAN FRANCISCO BAY ACCESS GRANTS APPLICATION FORM Project Title: Estimated Total Project Cost $ 823,486 South Bay Trail - Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area to Sunnyvale Baylands Park Amount of Grant Request $ 823,486 Applicant (Agency,address): Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation 298 Garden Hill Drive Los Gatos, CA 95030 Project Location: County Santa Clara Nearest City Mountain View, Sunnyvale The following checklist indicates the information needed to review the grant application. It can act as a guide for your convenience and for the Conservancy to ensure that an application is complete. It is important, therefore, that this checklist is completed and returned with the application. The following are needed for review of your grant request; 1. A brief description of the project, including materials 2. A completed application form 3. A cost estimate, itemized by labor & materials 4. A preliminary timetable, with key interim dates Not included at this time 5. Scale drawings with property boundaries indicated x 6. A location map with the nearest public access points x 7. A resolution authorizing the application and agreeing to accept the List of Assurances 8. Any plans regulating the uses of the site x x x To be forwarded Project Description: The County of Santa Clara proposes to develop a portion of the South Bay Trail, a planned 15 mile trail system along the shoreline of South San Francisco Bay, from Palo Alto to Alviso. (Exhibit 1) Completion of the South Bay Trail will connect the bayfront recreational areas of the Palo Alto Baylands, Mountain View Regional Shoreline Park, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's (MROSD) Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area, Sunnyvale Baylands Park, Alviso Marina and the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The trail is also planned to connect with the East Bay Regional Park District's trail system. The proposal would establish 3.25 miles of this trail system from the western levee of Stevens Creek to the western boundary of Sunnyvale Baylands Park. This section of trail will connect two regional parklands and extend the 4 mile trail now existing from the City of Palo Alto to Stevens Creek. It will begin at the Page• two • northwest corner of the Nature Study Area, which is the terminus of the Mountain View/MROSD South Bay Trail project now under construction and funded by the Coastal Conservancy. From this point, the trail would pass through diverse marshland areas and terminate at the southwest corner of Sunnyvale Baylands Park. The proposed trail would utilize existing levees and involves the construction of an extensive boardwalk. The levees and alignment of the boardwalk are located primarily on private or government lands which will require public easements. Initial discussions with the property owners have led to special considerations, included herein, designed to protect property rights and provide safe recreational use of the area. Access to the proposed trail would be from Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park to the west and Caribbean Drive to the east. Public parking will be possible at Shoreline Park this summer and is currently available on public streets adjacent to Caribbean Drive. A major parking area will be developed in the planned Sunnyvale Baylands Park. Unfortunately, it is not clear when this facility will be open; therefore, access is proposed from the intersection of Caribbean and Bordeaux Drive. The entire project encompasses four trail segments (Exhibit 2). Segment 1 extends approximately 4100 feet in the easterly direction from Stevens Creek, offering visitors a close-up view of a brackish marshland area. The alignment is currently a levee which is owned and maintained by Leslie Salt Company. The proposed trail would be 8 feet in width and consist of a 6" compacted base rock surface. The levee is sufficient in width to permit the trail to be placed to one side in order to separate maintenance vehicle and pedestrian use. To implement this segment, a public easement would have to be obtained from Leslie Salt. The easement would most likely be similar to an existing easement held by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for public trails in the Alviso area (Exhibit 5) . Segment 2 continues from the levee described above to the north- eastern corner of Moffett Field, crossing over two salt ponds and a part of Jaegel Slough, an attractive salt marsh managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The slough is the home of the largest tern colony in San Francisco Bay and numerous other waterfowl and shorebirds. This 6400 foot section of the trail would entail the construction of a six foot wide boardwalk with handrails. 2800 feet of the proposed boardwalk would re- place an existing PG&E boardwalk and could be of value to them for their maintenance program. It is anticipated that soils and structural engineering studies will have to be completed before construction. The limits of the explosive safety arc imposed by the United States Navy at Moffett Field have dictated the use and alignment of the boardwalk. Agreements for this segment of trail will have to be obtained from PG&E and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in addition to easements from Leslie Salt Company and the United States Navy. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is willing to negotiate these easements and agreements, and has made preliminary inquiries with the landowners involved. Page three Segment 3 extends 600 feet along an existing levee (connecting Moffett Field to Guadalupe Slough), then crosses a bridge and continues 4000 feet along the northern boundary of the Lockheed property. The trail would pass along two waterways with heavily vegetated banks which provide nesting habitat for a variety of birds. This segment of trail would be 8 feet in width and con- structed with 6" compacted base rock. It would be adequately fenced and signed to protect Moffett Field's fuel lines and control access to the restricted areas of the Lockheed facility. The section located on Lockheed property will require a formal public easement under an approved dedication which is currently under negotiation with Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation. Segment 4 continues 2200 feet along the western boundary of Sunnyvale Baylands Park and eastern boundary of Lockheed to the intersection of Bordeaux Drive and Caribbean Drive. This segment would be 8 feet wide compacted bedrock. The final 600 foot section would parallel a building located on the Lockheed property and involve covering an existing 20' wide drainage channel. This project could very well be undertaken by Lockheed, since their employees will be the primary users from this access point. 1. SERVES GREATER THAN LOCAL NEED What is the total population of the jurisdiction in which the project site is located? (Please identify the community) The project is located within two jurisdictions. Mountain View has a population of 62,042 and Sunnyvale has a population of 110,461. The following excerpt from the Master Plan - Sunnyvale Baylands Park, September, 1980, gives additional data on the local tributary population which could potentially use the trail: "Recreation Demand and Capacity: For the purpose of estimating demand, local tributary population includes incorporated communities which lie within 15 minutes driving time from the site. It can be assumed that the population within this zone generally will utilize close -in recreation opportunities due to shorter travel time and easy access. Estimated 1977 Population 54,900 26,250 7,225 55,800 105,000 83,800 575,100 32,300 22,900 Area Palo Alto Los Altos Los Altos Hills Mountain View Sunnyvale Santa Clara San Jose Milpitas Cupertino Unincorporated Areas within County Totals 126,535 1,089,810 Est. Population Within 15 minutes 54,900 26,250 7,225 55,800 105,000 60,000 75,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 341,000(rounded) Page four What is the closest existing public road providing access to the site and its traffic volume? The western end of the project is accessible from the newly completed extension of Stierlin Road into Mountain View Shoreline Park. The January 1982 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) figure from the Mountain View Department of Transportation for the intersection of Stierlin and Charleston was 5,500 vehicle trips. The eastern teL►uinus of the project is at the intersection of Caribbean Drive and Bordeaux Drive in Sunnyvale, with an ADT of 15,800 vehicle trips. In addition, two major state highways parallel the project. State Route 101 (Bayshore Freeway) has an ADT of 97,000 vehicle trips at its intersection with Stierlin Road. State Route 237 (Mountain View-Alviso Road) has an ADT of 36,500 vehicle trips at its intersection with the Lawrence Expressway next to Sunnyvale Baylands Park. Lawrence Expressway provides a direct route from downtown and urban areas of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and San Jose. Any additional comments supporting greater than local need: The South Bay Trail opens the southern San Francisco bayfront to many communities in the area, such as Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View. The portion proposed would complete a sizeable portion of an adopted trail system which crosses many jurisdictions. The additional proximity to Highway 101 and Highway 237 makes access convenient to the one-half million people who live within ten minutes driving time of the site. 2. CONSISTENCY WITH DESIGN STANDARDS Please discuss how the proposal complies with the "Public Access Design Guidelines" of the Public Access Supplement to the San Francisco Bay Plan and the Coastal Access Standards: Consistency with Design Standards: The project is consistent with the applicable "Public Access Guidelines". The trail would follow existing levees which are generally level and adequate in width for the planned use (Standard 6). It will be secured at appropriate points with gates, signs, and stiles (Standard 1); the entire pathway will be accessible to the handicapped (Standard 2); and the link constructed is an important part of the total system (Standard 5). Similarly, the proposal is consistent overall with the Coastal Access Standards and specifically, with those regarding stipulations for lateral access trails (Standards 1,3, and 6). Whereas the paths do not meet the width or division requirements for a Class I Bikeway (Standard 10), they were designed for recre- ational (passive) rather than commuter usage, making this standard inapplicable in this case. In addition, the project is consistent with military security needs (Standard 1). District and County staffs have met Page five with the Navy and have worked out a design which will mitigate the Navy's concerns over their explosive safety arc and jet fuel lines. (See attached letter from Commander Jampoler - Exhibit 7.) The project's location also reflects Lockheed's concern about security by avoiding the Lockheed perimeter levees but at the same time offering expanded recreation facilities to their employees. 3. UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES What are the various funding sources for the total project? Please specify whether federal, state, local, or private. Coastal Conservancy funds and potential private funding. Please note any matching funds or services, indicating their sources: What contacts have been made with other sources regarding potential funding? Lockheed is being approached to implement the last trail section (culvert) as a community project. There is potential funding for the boardwalk section available from the many industries located near Caribbean Drive at the southern terminus of this section of trail. The baylands could provide an attractive close -by recreational opportunity for local employees, yet no public access currently exists. Peninsula Open Space Trust (P.O.S.T.) has been contacted for help in securing contributions from the local industries. P.O.S.T. is a non-profit private land conservancy in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties which has taken a leadership role in the search for creative methods to protect the local bay - lands, mountain ridges, and coastline. They served as a pre - acquisition land holder for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's purchase of Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area. No funding is available from the City of Sunnyvale or from Santa Clara County. However, Sunnyvale's foresight in requiring an access easement from Lockheed for the trail along their levee has helped make this section feasible (Exhibit 6 ). The County of Santa Clara has played an active role in the development of the South San Francisco Bay Trail. The Planning Department provided the staff for the Trails and Pathways Master Plan, which the Planning Policy Committee (PPC) adopted on May 25, 1978. The Intergovernmental Council, which super- seded the PPC, also supports the trail concept, in that it conforms to the County's Regional Park and Urban Development/ Open Space General Plans and with the Regional Parks, Trails and Scenic Highways Plan. (Exhibit 3) Page six 4. INCREASED ACCESS Has the site provided public access at some time in the past? Is the site currently accessible to the public? The site has not provided access in the past and is not currently accessible to the public. 5. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS Please indicate the role, if any, that the California Conser- vation Corps is to have in the construction of the accessway: The CCC is currently constructing the trail sections in Mountain View Shoreline Park and Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area. They will be contacted about extending their work onto this project, to prepare the trail surfance and install fencing and gates. 6. URGENCY What are the closest public access points on either side of the site? (Please refer to Exhibit 1) West - Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park, due to open in July 1982, will provide access to the west side of the site. The South Bay Trail passes through the park, crosses Stevens Creek on a pedestrian/bicycle bridge, and continues on through Stevens Creek Shoreline Park to the project area. East - Caribbean Drive provides the closest access to the eastern side of the site, paralleling Lockheed, then bending east along the Sunnyvale sanitary landfill area. However, Caribbean Drive is a heavily traveled four -lane expressway along which no foot or bicycle paths currently exist. The closest parking would be along the sides of Bordeaux Drive near its intersection with Caribbean. There is a traffic light at this intersection. There is also potential parking in a Lockheed parking lot at the western end of Bordeaux Drive. The Lockheed lot would provide the most convenient parking, since it is on the same side of Caribbean Drive as the trail. County and District staff will contact Lockheed about this possibility. Describe any ongoing conditions which present public hazards. This section of trail presents more difficulties than any other segment previously constructed or planned because of security problems and the many'landowners involved. The Navy's operations at Moffett Field present several potential hazards, specified in Commander Jampoler's letter (Exhibit 7) which have been taken into account in the align- ment of the trail. The existing levee from Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area to the proposed boardwalk Page seven provides adequate runway clearance, the proposed boardwalk would be outside the 2250' explosive safety arc as well as away from the pistol range area, and fencing would be pro- vided in the short section of trail paralleling the jet fuel line to protect it from the public. Leslie Salt Company is willing to allow public use of its levees, subject to the same agreement as it made with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife for use of Leslie levees in the wildlife refuge area (Exhibit 5). Removable board- walk sections would have to be provided across the borrow pits adjoining the levees to allow for dredging. As part of periodic maintenance, dredging spoils would be heaped on the levees, covering the proposed trail. The mud spoils are normally left to dry for two years, during which time the trail would be impassable. The frequency of maintenance varies according to the rate of levee subsidence. In addition, Leslie would require payment for any levee main- tenance costs, beyond those normally required, which may be caused by the public's use. Another potential problem is the use of the salt pond west of Jaegel Slough by duck hunters during hunting season in the fall. Most of the use seems to be nearer the outer levee at present, as evidenced by the location of duck blinds. The trail section alongside the Sunnyvale Sanitary Land Fill would be shielded from the dumping area by large berms. The final 600 foot section from the bend of Caribbean Drive to the Bordeaux intersection would involve placing a culvert in the ditch alongside a building located on the Lockheed property and locating the trail there to protect the public from traffic on the adjacent expressway. Describe any ongoing degredation of natural resources on the site, and the expected effects of the project on such: Salt Ponds - The ongoing degredation is the continuation of salt ponding of former tidal wetlands. The proposed project would have no effect on the status of the salt ponds. Noise - The project site is subjected to noise intrusion from aircraft operating nearby and overhead from the Moffett Field Naval Air Station. The most often used takeoff pattern is oriented directly over Segment 1, located north of the runway. Moffett aircraft operations generate 50 to 65 dBA several times an hour. On weekends, the number of Navy flights decreases to one or two an hour. There are no training activities on Saturday or Sunday. No significant changes in the number of flights or type of aircraft used is planned by the Naval Air Station in the next 5 to 7 years. The City of Sunnyvale's sanitary landfill operation also generates noise which might be noticeable at the eastern end of the trail (Segment 4). Disposal trucks visit the working area throughout the day,while compacting equipment distributes the dumped material. The same area also receives noise from the vehicles travelling on Route 237 and Caribbean Drive. Caribbean Drive has only about one-third Page eight the traffic carried by Route 237, and is used by a relatively low number of trucks. The 600' trail segment next to Carib- bean Drive could experience noise in the 60 to 65 dBA range. Additional machinery noise associated with Lockheed, Ames Research Center and other Moffett Park companies can be noticed from time to time as contributors to the background noise, but not as significant sources. Air Quality - The proposed project site has better air quality than most of the South Bay because of its location away from significant sources, and also its exposure to breezes directly from the bay. 7 MODELING Please discuss any innovative modeling aspects of the proposal. Include any unique funding, materials and/or design, or in- tegration with the natural environment: The model aspect of this project is that the application is being prepared by MROSD for the County of Santa Clara, and additionally will include cooperation from the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of the Navy, Leslie Salt Company, Lockheed, and the City of Sunnyvale. Support is also expected from local industries whose employees could use the trail. The proposed project would provide multiple uses for levees and salt ponds, and would directly connect two regional parks. The development of regional access with trails into the bay - lands and the combined intergovernmental efforts both serve as models for other communities. 8. COST-EFFECTIVENESS (See Cost Estimate, page 11) Please discuss the cost-effectiveness of the project in as concise a manner as possible. Consider the expected number of site visitors and the life span of the accessway: Although the trail will generally be constructed on top of existing levees, construction of a boardwalk in Leslie Salt's salt evaporation pond has been proposed to avoid Moffett Field's explosive safety arc. Since levees occasionally require maintenance and reconstruction, the trails would be surfaced with compacted rock rather than asphalt. Header boards would be used for containment. This same type of trail has been installed economically in Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park with the help of CCC labor. The section of trail from Stevens Creek to the proposed boardwalk would be subject to periodic maintenance by Leslie Salt Company, as detailed in the attached agreement (Exhibit 5). However, the Navy intends to raise this levee in 1988 to a height of 13'. At this time the trail could be raised to the top of the new levee. The height and width of the new levee would allow continuous public use. Page nine Expected Use - Mountain View Regional Shoreline Park's General Development Plan predicts that 16,400 visitors could be expected on a peak warm day by 1985. Some of these visitors would make trips from the park on the South Bay Trail, utilizing the proposed segment as part of a loop or a connection to Sunnyvale Baylands Park. The Master Plan for Sunnyvale Baylands Park states that the park will have a capacity of 166,400 recreational days per year for trail activities such as hiking, bicycling, and nature walks. This capacity is much less than their pro- jected demand of 515,000 rec. days per year for such activities. These activities could "spill over" onto the proposed trail, increasing the capacity of the park. 9. TIME TO COMPLETION What are the zoning and General Plan designations for the site? The General Plan of Santa Clara County designates this route as part of a major trail corridor along the south end of San Francisco Bay (see Exhibit 3). The Master Plan for Sunnyvale Baylands Park also designates this as a proposed trail route. Please discuss any issues which may delay the project's completion, as well as indicate the time expected to complete the project (Required timetable may be included here): NAVY FLOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SCHEDULED FOR 1988 This Navy project proposes to raise the levees protecting Moffett's runways to a height of 13 feet. At this time, the trail would be relocated to the top of the new levee in the section from Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area to the proposed boardwalk to allow for continued public use. 10. LOCAL INTEREST Who is to assume the responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the site? County of Santa Clara is willing to oversee construction and maintenance of the trail. Please discuss any local support for the proposal: City of Sunnyvale M.R.O.S.D. Santa Clara County Lockheed P.O.S.T. Letters from additional local supporters will be sent at a later date. Page ten 11. SPECIAL CRITERIA FOR PARKING FACILITIES (Please answer the first two questions even if the proposal does not include parking facilities) What are the current number of parking facilities serving the area? Mountain View Shoreline Regional Park has 510 paved parking spaces, including spaces for the handicapped. There are 530 additional spaces in an unpaved overflow parking lot. The number of bicycle racks has not yet been finalized. What are the transit routes closest to the project site? What is the distance from the site to the closest transit stop? (see attached map) Transit Routes (see Exhibit 4) East - Santa Clara County bus routes E4 and 40 come to the intersection of Stierlin Road and Route 101. It is expected that one of these will be extended into Mountain View Shore- line Regional Park when it opens in July. There are several bus routes which come to Ames Research Center, next to the eastern end of the proposed trail segment. However, Ames is completely fenced and there would be no access to the project area. The Navy prefers there be no access for security reasons. West - Santa Clara County routes 58 and 20 come to the intersection of Caribbean and Java Drives. There would be no public access through Lockheed, again for security reasons. If applicable, please indicate how the proposal complies with the Special Criteria for Parking Facilities: Not applicable. 12. SPECIAL CRITERIA FOR TRAILS ACCOMMODATING BICYCLES If applicable, please indicate how the proposal complies with the Special Criteria for Trails Accommodating Bicycles: Special Criteria for Bicycle Paths: The eight foot width of the paths is sufficient for recreational purposes. The proposed design, therefore, contains adequate facilities for bicycle and pedestrian users, considering the recre- ational orientation of the project. The trail meets the special criteria by providing new bicycle access, supplying bicycle racks, making an area previously closed to the public available for varied types of recreational activities. 13. SPECIAL CRITERIA FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS If applicable, please indicate how the proposal complies with the Special Criteria for Operation and Maintenance funds (Please attach a preliminary budget for such): Available at a later time. Page eleven COST ESTIMATE SEGMENT 1: SEGMENT 2: SEGMENT 3: SEGMENT 4: Trail from west boundary to beginning of boardwalk (8 ft. wide, 4100 ft. long) 1,480 Fencing, gates and signs * 1,500 Boardwalk from west levee to fuel line area (6 ft. wide with handrails,6400 ft.) Trail along fuel line, then easterly to Sunnyvale Baylands (8 ft. wide, 4600 ft. long) Fencing, gates and signs Trail along west boundary of Sunnyvale Baylands (8 ft. wide, 1600 ft. long) Fencing, gates and signs Design and Engineering Administrative Costs (2% of project) TOTAL *Costs reflect labor by California Conservation Corps 768,000 * 12,880 * 2,500 * 4,480 * 1,500 * 5,000 16,146 $823,486 ,. + 1 MMl� Ren iv* \. -� ��• ` `eve •' I i' Zf T ,y 4.... ,t, • � Rini -� � •IAi'lA RF.F4:RYATIt>A W111NTAIN •' AhA QV �..�'i. YAW my IaH'NIIARY ((fq ...MIL. . . Rtrr L e ii i I� 'Zt r' , .. • ! �r���r, I PROJECT AREA f `rteI 1 1I.�,''_ \ P it( _ NAVAL AIR STATION 997 9M 1• Q 1 11 $eS Q�� — �� 1 ��_1f.i•a der P��A • .�• r9 � 1 L � rty � + � i 3%1/4..,.M.x•1 , 1 .� e, PJ Proposed Development of South Bay Trail 111 l!I Stevens Creek LESLIE SALT Jagel Slough ' C STEVENS CREEK SHORELINE ;I NATURE STUDY AREA AYES RESEARCH 0 CENTER Boardwalk i ♦` ` U.S. Navy Safety Arc Segment 2 Bridge Proposed Development of South Bay Trail SITE PLAN EXHIBIT 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 M-82-34 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 1, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Appointment of Peace Officer Introduction: At your meeting of January 14, 1976, you accepted the recommendation that District rangers be appointed as limited status peace officers as outlined under Section 830.3 (1) of the Penal Code of the State of California (see report R-76-2, dated January 7, 1976). Patrick J. Congdon, the District's newest Ranger, has completed the necessary courses required under the Penal Code. This course completion and the passage of the attached resolution will qualify him as a peace officer. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Appointing Peace Officer, which will appoint Patrick J. Congdon as a peace officer pursuant to Section 830.3 (1) of the Penal Code of the State of California. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPOINTING PEACE OFFICER The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The following person is hereby designated as a peace officer of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District pursuant to Section 830.3(1) of the Penal Code of the State of California and under Sections 5558 and 5561 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California, to enforce the Regulatory Ordinance for Use of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands and any applicable federal, State and local laws: Patrick J. Congdon * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * M-82-33 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM March 31, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Emergency Fund Discussion: Occasionally an emergency arises where a purchase has to be made and paid for in advance of your approval of the next claims list. Our Petty Cash Fund of $200 (maximum) some- times cannot cover the purchase amount. Employees have used their own funds to handle these situations. Obviously, this can be inconvenient, or even present a hardship, and be dis- ruptive of District business. An Emergency Fund would work just like the Petty Cash Fund, ex- cept that checks, rather than cash, would be issued, and the checks would usually be made out to the vendors. Recommendation: I recommend that you authorize the Controller to establish an Emergency Fund of $500 from which checks can be issued to vendors or employees, and that you reauire that each corresponding claim be presented to you for approval on the claims list at your next Regular Meeting after the check is drawn. M-82-36 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 6, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: M. Foster, Controller SUBJECT: Emergency Fund I support the proposed establishment of an Emergency Fund (see memorandum M-82-33 of March 31, 1982). The fund will allow emergency payments to vendors, or when necessary, to reimburse employees for emergency expenditures incurred on behalf of the District but before Board aoproval. Controls have been established to guard against potential abuse by vendors or employees. Given the restrictions and approval required, I expect that use of this fund will be infrequent and strictly for valid emergencies. M-82-37 (Meeting 82-7 April 14, 1982) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 6, 1982 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: New District Employees The District has three new regular staff members, and they are: Dianne Dryer - Public Communications Aide Prior to coming to the District, Dianne was the Resource Center Coordinator/Publicist at New Ways to Work in Palo Alto. She also had her own business, ARTECS, for two years which involved con- sulting with corporations and public institutions about purchasing art and sponsoring exhibitions of art by Bay Area artists. Dianne started her part-time position on March 29. Patrick Congdon - Ranger Patrick joined the District's Ranger staff on Monday, April 5. Prior to becoming our eighth Ranger, Patrick was a Park Ranger for San Mateo County and had previously worked for Santa Clara County as a Park Ranger and Boat Patrolman. Patrick studied Park Management at West Valley College and Natural Science at San Jose State University. Joyce Nicholas - Coordinator of Volunteer Programs Joyce has been serving as the District's Coordinator of Volunteer Programs on a temporary basis since Kathy Blackburn's departure and had accepted the offer to fill the position on a regular basis. Joyce has been a District docent since 1977 and is no stranger to the trails on the District's preserves. An active member of the Audubon Society, one of Joyce's many hobbies is "birding". Joyce started her permanent position as Coordinator of Volunteer Programs on April 5. MIDPENINSU-A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I. DATED: 4/14/82 STATE OF CALIFORNIA —RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RECREATIONAL TRAILS COMMITTEE P. O. BOX 2390 SACRAMENTO 95811 (916) 322-7384 APR 13 1982 Mr. Herbert Grench General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Drive, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Grench: Thank you for participating in the field trip of the California Recreational Trails Committee in March. The Committee enjoyed the field trip in spite of the weather and all of us were very impressed with the trail program in the mid peninsula area. You are to be commended for your role in making these trail opportunities a reality. Thank you for your dedication to the trails program. Sincerely, Ross T. Henry Executive Secretary cc: California Recreational Trails Committee Members MLDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I. DATED: April 8, 1982 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTR 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE 0.1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965.4717 April. 6, 1982 Assemblyman Elihu Harris, Chairman Assembly Judiciary Committee State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblyman Harris: Identical letter sent tc Judiciary, Comm. members Larry Stirling- -Art Torres Maxine Waters Phillip Wyman Alister McAlister Jean Moorhead David Stirling Richard Robinson Charles Imbrecht Howard Berman Gary Hart Walter Ingalls William Leonard Senate Bill 500 (Beverly) has been set for hearing on April 28 by the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. This bill, pertaining to joint and several liability, could be of great help to local agencies, private individuals and corporations. As it stands now, a defendant in a case involving two or more defendants can be held responsible for 100% of a plaintiff's damages even though the defendant was found to be as little as 1% negligent in a personal injury action. The bill would retain this ele- ment of the law for medical and other out-of-pocket expenses, but would only hold the defendant responsible for the share of pain and suffering damages for which the defendant was found to be responsible (except above a 40% share where the liability could still be 100%). We strongly support SB 500, particularly in view of the history of large awards for personal injury over the last several years. Public entities' pockets, once thought to be deep by many people, are also practically empty these days! We hope you too will support SB 500. Thank you for your con- sideration. Sincerely yours, 724.Lair40 Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors R. Beckus R. Trudeau Ternes, Houston and Associates Assemblymen Konnyu, Naylor, and Sher Senator Beverly Herbert A. Grench, General Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko, Richard S. Bishop, Edward G. S bey. Harry A. Turner, Daniel G. Wend MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISI April 6, 1982 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 941 (415) 965-4717 Assemblyman John Vasconcellos Assembly Ways and Means Committee State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Identical letter sent to Assembly Ways & Means Committee members: Imbrecht Johnson Agnos Kapiloff Baker Lehman Berman Leonard Bosco Levine Chacon Lockyer Cramer Marguth Duffy McCarthy Frizzelle Robinson Hart Waters Ivers Wyman Dear Assemblyman Vasconcellos: Senate Bill 856 (Keene), relating to forest practices, would undercut (or clearcut!) the ability of counties to retain con- trol of logging practices. Although a county could recommend rules and regulations to the State Board of Forestry, the Board would have the final say, and logging practices would come under the full control of the State. Urban oriented counties in particular, like San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, have special needs to regulate logging practices in order to make these practices consistent with pressing re- quirements of housing, parks, and other land uses. Our District is an agency concerned with the preservation of open space by both public and private means. Logging -that is properly done is one private means of accomplishing our goals. However, we are very concerned about the treatment of private forested lands as it relates to nearby public land where the citizenry has a large investment and interest. Only the local boards of supervisors and county planning commissions are close enough to the situation and to the local public to make the necessary balanced decisions. The history of local control in San Mateo County has shown that logging can be accommodated and even encouraged efficiently and effectively by a county. We urge you to reject SB 856 as now written. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, / 1 Herbert Drench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors R. Beckus Assemblymen Sher, Naylor, Konnyu Senators O'Keefe, Garcia, Alquist Herbert A. Grench, General Manager Board of Directors.' Katherine Dully. Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko, Richard S. Bishop. Edward G Shelley, Harry A Turner. Darnel G Wendin AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 10, 1982 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY FEBRUARY 18, 1982 SENATE BILL No. 856 Introduced by Senator Keene (Principal coauthor: Assemblyman Rosenthal) (Coauthor: Assemblyman Bosco) March 23, 1981 An act to amend Section 51115 of the Government Code, and to amend Sections 4516, 4582.6, and 4604 of, and to add Section 4516.5 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to forest practices. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 856, as amended, Keene. Forest practices: timber operations: county and regional regulations, forestry board review, and inspections. (1) Under existing law, parcels of land zoned as timberland preserve are required to be zoned so as to restrict their use to growing and harvesting timber and to compatible uses. This bill would require the growing and harvesting of timber on those parcels to be regulated solely pursuant to state statutes and regulations. (2) Under the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973, the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency may adopt forest practice rules and regulations which are stricter than those provided under the act and its regulations. This bill would permit the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to adopt such rules and regulations whenever state funds are not expended for the support of the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in accordance with specified provisions. — 3 — SB 856 SB 856 — 2 — (3) Under that act, any person engaging in timber operations is required to file a timber harvesting plan with the Department of Forestry and obtain a license from the department. The State Board of Forestry is required to adopt forest practice rules and regulations. The act permits individual counties to adopt forest practice rules and regulations which are stricter than those provided under the act and its regulations. This bill would instead permit individual counties to recommend that the board adopt additional rules and regulations to take account of local needs, and would require the board to adopt rules and regulations consistent with the recommended rules and regulations if it finds they are consistent with the intent and purpose of the act and necessary to protect the needs and conditions of that county. The bill would otherwise prohibit the regulation of the conduct of timber operations by individual counties. The bill would provide for the board to enforce, until July 1, 1983, rules and regulations of individual counties governing the conduct of timber operations, excluding those requiring permits, fees, or bonds, which are in existence on January 1, 1982. On and after July 1, 1983, those rules and regulations would have no force or effect. County rules or regulations requiring permits, fees, or bonds would have no force or effect on and after January 1, 1983. Those provisions would not apply to timber operations on any land area of less than 3 acres and which is not zoned timberland preserve. (4) Under that act, the department, upon receipt of a timber harvesting plan, is required to transmit copies to specified public agencies. This bill would require the department to invite, consider, and respond in writing to comments received from public agencies to which the timber harvesting plan has been transmitted, and would require the department to consult with those agencies at their request. The bill would also permit the board of supervisors or planning commission of any county for which the State Board of Forestry has adopted regulations as specified in (3) above to request a public hearing on any timber harvesting plan submitted for lands within the county ; and, upon that request, would require the department to hold a hearing prior to taking any action on the plan. (5) Under that act, the department is required to make inspections of timber operations at specified times. This bill would require that those inspections be made at those times, as needed. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State -mandated local program: no. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Section 51115 of the Government Code 2 is amended to read: 3 51115. Parcels zoned as timberland preserve shall be 4 zoned so as to restrict their use to growing and harvesting 5 timber and to compatible uses and shall be entered as a 6 timber preserve element of the county general plan. The 7 growing and harvesting of timber on those parcels shall 8 be regulated solely pursuant to state statutes and 9 regulations. 10 SEC. 2. Section 4516 of the Public Resources Code is 11 amended to read: 12 4516. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, 13 the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency shall 14 have the right, within the reasonable exercise of its 15 powers, to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or 16 resolution which are stricter than those provided under 17 this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this 18 chapter. The agency's rules and regulations may include, 19 but are not limited to, matters relating to soil erosion 20 control, protection of stream character and water quality, 21 flood control, stand density control, reforestation 22 methods, mass soil movements, submission of timber 23 harvesting plans, location and grade of roads and skid 24 trails, excavation and fill requirements, slash and debris 25 disposal, haul routes and schedules, hours and dates of 26 logging, and performance bond requirements. 27 Whenever state funds are not expended for the support 28 of the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, as •fig. "11111 1! SI3 856 --4— -5— 5B 856 1 provided in Section 67131 of the Government Code, the 2 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency shall have the right to 3 adopt rules and regulations pursuant to this section. 4 SEC. 3. Section 4516.5 is added to the Public 5 Resources Code, to read: 6 4516.5. (a) Individual counties may recommend that 7 the board adopt additional rules and regulations for the 8 content of timber harvesting plans and the conduct of 9 timber operations to take account of local needs. For 10 purposes of this section, "timber operations" includes, but 11 is not limited to, soil erosion control, protection of stream 12 character and water quality, water distribution systems, 13 flood control, stand density control, reforestation 14 methods, mass soil movements, location and grade of 15 roads and skid trails, excavation and fill requirements, 16 slash and debris disposal, haul routes and schedules, hours 17 and dates of logging, and performance bond 18 requirements. 19 (b) The board shall, in conformance with Chapter 3.5 20 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 21 of Title 2 of the Government Code and within 180 days 22 after receiving recommended rules and regulations from 23 a county, adopt rules and regulations for the content of 24 timber harvesting plans and the conduct of timber 25 operations consistent with the recommended rules and 26 regulations, subject to Section 4551.5, if the board finds 27 the recommended rules and regulations are both of the 28 following: 29 (1) Consistent with the intent and purposes of this 30 chapter. 31 (2) Necessary to protect needs and conditions of the 32 county recommending them. 33 (c) The rules and regulations, if adopted by the board, 34 shall apply only to the conduct of timber operations 35 within the recommending county and shall be enforced 36 and implemented by the department in the same manner 37 as other rules and regulations adopted by the board. 38 (d) Individual counties shall not otherwise regulate the 39 conduct of timber operations or require the issuance of 40 any permit or license for' those operations. 1 (e) Any rule or regulation of an individual county 2 governing the conduct of timber operations, excluding 3 rules and regulations requiring permits, fees, or bonds, 4 which is in existence on January 1, 1982, shall be 5 implemented and enforced by the department in the 6 same manner as rules and regulations adopted by the 7 board until July 1, 1983, and on and after that date shall 8 be null, void, and have no force or effect. County rules or 9 regulations requiring permits, fees, or bonds shall be null, 10 void, and have no force or effect on and after January 1, 11 1983. 12 (f) This section does not apply to timber operations on 13 any land area of less than three acres and which is no! 14 zoned timberland preserve. 15 SEC. 4. Section 4582.6 of the Public Resources Code 16 is amended to read: 17 4582.6. (a) Upon receipt of the timber harvesting 18 plan, the department shall place it, or a true copy thereof, 19 in a file available for public inspection in the county in 20 which timber operations are proposed under the plan, 21 and, for the purpose of interdisciplinary review, shall 22 transmit a copy to the Department of Fish and Game, the 23 appropriate California regional water quality control 24 board, county planning agency, and, if the area is within 25 its jurisdiction, the California Tahoe Regional Planning 26 Agency or the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, as the 27 case may be. The department shall invite, consider, and 28 respond in writing to comments received from public 29 agencies to which the plan has been transmitted and shall 30 consult with those agencies at their request. 31 (b) The board of supervisors or planning commission of 32 any county for which rules have been adopted pursuant 33 to Section 4516.5 may request. a public hearing on any 34 timber harvesting plan submitted for lands within the 35 county, and the department shall hold a hearing, if 36 requested, prior to taking any action on the timber 37 harvesting plan pursuant to Section 4582.7. The 38 requirements of this subdivision shall not be construed as 39 extending the time within which any action is required to 40 be taken pursuant to Section 4582.7. t V.,g _III111Uf tool ,!I MINI MO 1 SEC. 5. Section 4604 of the Public Resources Code is 2 amended to read: 3 4604. The department shall provide for an initial 4 inspection of the area in which timber operations are to 5 be conducted within 10 days from the date of filing of the 6 timber harvesting plan, or a longer period as may be 7 mutually agreed upon by the department and the person 8 submitting the plan, except that the inspection need not 9 be made if the department determines that it would not 10 add substantive information deemed necessary to enforce 11 the provisions of this chapter. In any event, the 12 department shall provide for inspections, as needed, as 13 follows: 14 (a) During the period of commencement of timber 15 operations. 16 (b) When timber operations are well underway. 17 (c) Following completion of timber operations. 18 (d) At any other times as deemed necessary to enforce 19 the provisions of this chapter. 0 III..,;, :1111, 1 111 >=1„;.% AM1111111111ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D•1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965.4717 April 5, 1982 Assemblyman Dominic Cortese California Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblyman Cortese: We have reviewed AB 3003, as introduced, relating to annexation procedures in Santa Clara County. Our Board of Directors earlier reviewed the Santa Clara County LAFCO proposals and took the positions indicated in the attached letter. We would like to work with you and LAFCO to incorporate this District's ideas into the legislation. Our Legislative Consul- tant, Bob Beckus, will be in touch with you to follow up. Sincerely yours, 74 ✓ Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej Enclosure cc: MROSD Board of Directors Santa Clara County LAFCO California Association of LAFCO's San Mateo County LAFCO Herbert A. Grench. General Manager Boarder Directors: Katherine Dully. Barbara Green. Nanette G. Hanko. Richard S. Bishop, Edward G. Shelley. Harry A Turner, Daniel G. Wendin MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 955-4717 February 16, 1982 County of Santa Clara Local Agency Formation Commission 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Dear Members of the Commission: We received Mr, La Fleur's letter of December 21, 1981 regarding Urban Service Area and annexation processes, referred it to a Committee for study, and sub- sequently discussed and acted upon the Committee's recommendations. Although our Board recognizes that the setting of Urban Service Areas can help control urban sprawl, we feel that the size of some of these areas in Santa Clara County has been much larger than needed for five years' growth. There- fore, LAFCO control of the annexation process has been a crucial additional step. Since AB 1113 may have already weakened your ability to guide urban growth, we have taken the following positions on these matters: 1) We support measures, either at the State or local levels (or both), which would establish precise and definite criteria for setting Urban Service Area boundaries that would more realistically take into account a city's ability to provide urban facilities, utili- ties, and services in the first five years of the city's adopted capital improvement program. 2) We urge re-evaluation of existing Urban Service Area boundaries in . light of the above required criteria and urge adoption of new agree- ments under recently adopted Government Code Section 35051 before cities can annex without specified LAFCO approval. 3) We believe LAFCO should continue to have jurisdiction over annex- • ations to and detachments from special districts. We will support legislation which furthers these positions. Please call on us if we can be of help. Sincerely yours, atherine Duffy, red dentf Board of Directors KD:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors San Mateo County LAFCO California Association of LAFC0s Herbert A. trench. General 'Vann'', Board of Directors: Katherine Duffy. Barbara Green, Nonette G Hanko, Richard S. Bishop. Ed-ard G SI ettey. Harry A. Turner. Daniel G. Wend:n CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE -1981-82 REGULAR SESSION em ASSEMBLY BILL No. 3003 Introduced by Assemblyman Cortese March 4, 1982 An act to add and repeal Section 35150.5 of the Government Code, relating to annexations to cities. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 3003, as introduced, Cortese. Cities: annexation procedures. (1) Existing law which prescribes procedures for the annexation of territory to cities requires that a proposal be n reviewed and approved by the local agency formation commission and that, except in certain circumstances, an election to approve the annexation be conducted in the territory to be annexed. This bill would remove the authority of the local agency formation commission of Santa Clara County to review any proposed annexation of territory to a city in that county if the territory to be annexed is in the urban service area of the city and the proposal for annexation was initiated by the city within an unspecified number of years following delineation and adoption of the urban service area through mutual agreement of the city and the local agency formation commission. (2) Article XIII B of the California Constitution and I Sections 2231 and 2234 of the Revenue and Taxation Code require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Other provisions require the Department of Finance to review statutes disclaiming these costs and provide, in certain cases, ,‘ for making claims to the State Board of Control for reimbursement. AB 3003 — 2 — This bill would provide that no appropriation is made by this act for the purpose of making reimbursement pursuant to the constitutional mandate or Section 2231 or 2234, but would recognize that local agencies and school districts may pursue their other available remedies to seek reimbursement for these costs. (3) This bill, in compliance with Section 2231.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, would also repeal, as of January 1, 1989, the provisions contained in the bill for which state reimbursement is required. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State -mandated local program: yes. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Section 35150.5 is added to the 2 Government Code, to read: 3 35150.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this 4 part, the commission shall not have any authority to 5 review an annexation to any city in Santa Clara County 6 of unincorporated territory which is within the urban 7 service area of the city if the annexation is initiated by 8 resolution of the legislative body of the city within 9 years after the date upon which the urban 10 service area is delineated and adopted by mutual 11 agreement of the commission and the city. 12 The legislative body of the city shall be the conducting 13 authority for the annexation and the proceedings for the 14 annexation shall be initiated and conducted as nearly as 15 may be practicable in accordance with the provisions of 16 Article 2 (commencing with Section 35220) of Chapter 3. 17 This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 18 1989, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted 19 statute, which is chaptered before January 1, 1989, deletes 20 or extends that date. 21 SEC. 2. Notwithstanding Section 6 of Article XIII B of 22 the California Constitution and Section 2231 or 2234 of 23 the Revenue and Taxation Code, no appropriation is 24 made by this act for the purpose of making 25 reimbursement pursuant to these sections. It is 3 -- AB 3003 1 recognized, however, that a local agency or school 2 district may pursue any remedies to obtain 3 reimbursement available to it under Chapter 3 4 (commencing with Section 2201) of Part 4 of Division 1 5 of that code. 0 DON ?_!)WA''t?'4 COM NI ITTE- O'N Ju7,CIA:d( CF;Alas;:..v VUi CO:. x -1.1, ON CON57I?L:: ^+:+5. RICH COMMIT:':?_ ON VETBIi a i AI,TAI'r'rU t›r!..1r4' )01.! ; 0 Itct.; ;t�J i a:I'biII;(,o!-I, :).0. 20515 March 25, 1982 Herbert Grench General Manager I.lidpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, California 9402.2 Dear Herb: ( 2} t?CT ' .'ilt F_St 5e>I J ua 95125 (»7.:y 337SL$ PA PM. :JAY Frew. 0.+:, C.,:I,.., •.v+t 93533 (415) .—a)2© Enclosed please find a copy of the letter which I sent to Director Sly in support of the two applications you have made for the federally owned land at Mt. Umunhum. Please be sure to keep me abreast of how these applications are rec.:zived by the Park Service. I have also written to David Stockman at the Office of Management and Budget regarding the Administration's policy of disposing of excess lands. As you know, there has been lots of discussion about doing away with discounted sales for all properties --- except correctional facilities. Frankly, I do not believe anyone would purchase federal lands at the fair market value, which is another idea under discussion. I will share Mr. Stockman's response with you in any event. Many thanks for all your efforts for the residents of the Bay Area who would benefit from this anticipated open space district. With kindest regards. Sincerely, Member of Congress DE:raw enclosure nor, (i. h2S.it,7z COMM.CrTF-c ON Jti:)1 .1 A 7t Y Cf 1Atxa+>,,: ttU•_.CC.,?ii^ti'_ ON CO►13TRL'71. NA.. NIGHT, COMI.t17TE. ON V$Ti.itANS' AFFAIii5 'e>;7 J tfi I�r' T 011.gt Of Musbinton, D.i.. 20515 March 25, 1982 Mr. Peter Sly Director National Park Service Western Office Federal Building 450 Golden Gate San Francisco, California 94102 Dear Director Sly: • n-rrcts: ▪ (a `, =.Z-( 43 3.s7_1) i'..:ro e`wpwe f'n H+cw�T Fr[�tX.' .,,.h..rre..tf. 535 I am writing to let you know of my fullest support for the applications which the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has made for excess federal lands, namely, the Almaden Air Force Base and Mt. Umunhum. These two applications before the General Services Admini- stration for review and consideration, 9 -D -CA -1122-A and 9 -D -CA -1122-B were previously being sought by the County of Santa Clara to be used as a correctional facility. The County has withdrawn its application for these lands, and it is my belief that the area would best be served by providing an open space area for residents to enjoy. I would like to encourage you to actively support the applications by the Midpeninsula group and see that their request is expe- ditiously considered by your staff. With the growing population of the Bay Area the need for more open space for relaxation and enjoyment grows more important. Many thanks for your close consideration of this matter. With kindest regards. Sincerely, Member of Congress DE:raw enclosure APR SACRAMENTO ADDRESS STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 (916) 445-8305 DISTRICT OFFICE 7337 BOLLINGER ROAD CUPERTINO, CA 95014 (408) 446.4114 AuEmb1U (!Ia1tfuruia Kegislature ERNEST L. KONNYU ASSEMBLYMAN, TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT March 30, 1982 Herbert Grench, General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, California 94022 Dear Mr. Grench: COMMITTEES: Vice Chairman, Human Services Consumer Protection and Toxic Materials Housing and Community Development Revenue and Taxation Joint Legislative Audit Thank you for your recent letter requesting funding be appro- priated to continue the work of the San Francisco Bay Con- servation and Development Commission. I appreciate you taking the time to express your feelings on the work being done by this Commission, and can assure you that I will give full consideration to this matter when it comes before me. I will also share your thoughts with my colleagues in the legislature when the budget is considered. Sincerely, ERNEST L, KON dYU Assemblyman, 22nd District ELK:hb MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE 0-1, LOS ALTOS. CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 955-4717 March 26, 1982 Senator Alan Cranston Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Cranston: Thank you for your letter of March 12, 1982 regarding the surplus former'Almaden Air Force Station near Los Gatos. As an update, Santa Clara County is no longer interested in the property. ' We have made application (attached) for a discount (free) public- benefit.transfer of the lands. Unfortunately, we have run into a real problem because of the Executive Order stopping such transfers. Can you give us any help with the Administration in letting this particular transfer go through? There is a real urgency because G.S.A. has received private applications for purchase. Additionally, a letter of support directed to John Cherry (address on attached letter) would be helpful. The particular mountain tops, Mts. Thayer and Umunhum, are of. very great importance tows in providing a public access point and trail hub to the close -in wilderness area we have been putting together near Los Gatos and San Jose. Thank you for any help you can give. Sincerely, ALAK„Y:-.-4Aao-,4,4--"/ Herbert Grench General Manager HG: jc Attachments cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert A. Grench. Gen n al Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Duly. Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko. Richard S. Bishop. Edward G. Shelley. Harry A Turner. Dan et G. %?endm MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 March 26, 1982 Mr. Richard Trudeau, General Manager East Bay Regional Park District 11500 Skyline Boulevard Oakland, CA 94619 Dear Dick: We received your letter of March 18 regarding AB 3052 and have responded by sending letters of support to Committee members and our Assemblymen. As you originally proposed the bill, I believe it would have applied specifically only to regional park and open space districts, but as introduced applies to all public agencies. If AB 3052 runs into significant opposition, it might be amended to limit its application to our regional agencies, since hazardous recreational pursuits are most likely to occur for our kind of public agency. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors R. Beckus S. Norton Herbert A Grench, General Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Dully. Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko, Richard S. Bishop, Echvard G. Shelley. Harry A Turner, Daniel G. Wendm Identical letter sent t candidate Ed Zshau MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 9-022 (415) 965-4717 March 29, 1982 Mr. Keith Raffel P.O. Box 21 Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Raffel: The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District recently passed the enclosed Resolution urging federal funding for a portion of Land and Water Conservation Fund grants directed to the states. Because you are an active candidate for the House of Representatives from this district, we would like to acquaint you with this particular need and the District's goals as they relate to these important grants. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was created in 1972 by the voters of northwestern Santa Clara County and joined in 1976 by the southern part of San Mateo County for the purpose of ac- quiring and preserving land in the foothills and baylands ofthe midpeninsula area for the use and enjoyment of the public. Our open space preserves provide "room to breathe", a scenic backdrop, and a close -to -home recreationalexperience for the residents of this rapidly developing urban area. The District has been successful in the past in securing Land and Water Conservation Fund grant moneys allocated to the State of California; future loss of this critical park and recreational funding program would impact the District's ability to meet the expanding needs of our citizens for outdoor recreation opportunities. We would appreciate your future consideration and interest. Sincerely, HG:ej Enclosure cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert Grench General Manager Herbert A. Grench, General Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Dutty. Barbara Green, Nanette G. Hanko. Richard S. Bishop, Edward G. Shelley. Harry A Turner. Daniel G. Wendin • Identical letters sent to candidates for U.S. Senate: Paul McCloskey, Jr. Pete Wilson Maureen Reagan Edmund G. Brown, Jr. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE 0-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 955.4717 April 5, 1982 Barry Goldwater, Jr. 13027 Galewood Studio City, CA 91604 Dear Representative Goldwater: The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District recently passed the enclosed Resolution urging federal funding for a portion of Land and Water Conservation Fund grants directed to the states. Because you are an active candidate for the United States Senate, we would like to acquaint you with this particular need and the District's goals as they relate to these important grants. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was created in 1972 by the voters of northwestern Santa Clara County and joined in 1976 by the southern part of San Mateo County for the purpose of acquiring and preserving land in the foothills and baylands of the Midpeninsula area for the use and enjoyment of the public. Our open space preserves provide "room to breathe", a scenic backdrop, and a close -to -home recreational experience for the residents of this rapidly developing urban area. The District has been successful in the past in securing Land and Water Conservation Fund grant moneys allocated to the State of California; future loss of this critical park and recreation funding program would impact the District's ability to meet the expanding needs of our citizens for outdoor recreation opportunities. We would appreciate your future consideration and interest. Sincerely, HG:ej Enclosure cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert Grench General Manager Herbert A. Grench, General Manager Board of Directors Katherine Dully. Barbara Green, Nonette G. Hanko, Richard S. Bishop. Edward G. Shelley. Harry A Turner. Daniel G Viendin MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 OISTEL CIRCLE. SUITE D-1. LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 9:022 (415) 955-4717 March 26, 1982 Honorable Paul McCloskey, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Pete: The District has been interested for several years in the federal land at Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer which housed an Air Force radar station. This area is at the hub of a trails network and close -in, near -wilderness preserves we have been establishing south of High- way 17 in the Los Gatos area. The site has been declared surplus, and we have submitted an application (attached) for a discount (free) public -benefit conveyance to the District. Unfortunately, the President has recently signed an Executive Order (attached), •which would stop such discount transfers. Could you help us out in two ways? First, a letter of support directed to John Cherry, care of Peter Sly, of the National. Park Service (address on attached application letter) would be helpful in the N.P.S. review. Even more important would be help you could give with the Administration in Washington to allow this particular transfer to go through. The federal surplus notice and our letter of intent to apply for the property were submitted months before the current Order came through. Thanks for any help you can give. Good luck on your campaign! With warm regards, Barbara Green Director BG:ej Enclosures P.S. We're feeling a real sense of urgency in this, since there are private applications pending to purchase the properties which could go through in view of the Executive Order. Herbert A. Grench. General Manager Board of Directors Katherine Dotty, Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko. Richard S. Bishop. Edward G. Shelley. Harry A. Turner, Daniel G We ay`; `.' MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 March 26, 1982 Mr. Robert Beckus California Advocates, Inc. 925 L Street, Suite 380 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Bob: Assemblyman Bosco has introduced AB 2596, legislation regarding control of predators. This bill would seem to expand the powers of the Director of Food and Agriculture to provide unilaterally for the trapping of predators on public lands. Since our Dis- trict is in the business of preserving large, natural areas for recreation and for preservation of plants and animals, we wish to retain control over what activities occur on District lands. For example, hunting, tree cutting, off -road vehicles, etc. are not allowed. We would like to see the bill amended either to: (1) make it clear that our District is not an "agency of the state" within the meaning of Section 11281, or to (2) amend the bill so as to require the approval of our agency before any action is taken against predators on District lands. Suggested language for the second alternative is attached. We would, of course, cooperate with the Director in allowing necessary control, but do not wish to relinquish authority over District lands. Please see what you can do. Sincerely yours, . Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors R. Trudeau S. Norton Herbert A. Grench. General Manager Board of Directors' Katherine Oufly. Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko. Richard S. Bishop. Edward G Shelley. Harry A Turner. Daniel G. Wendin IVI11K 7n II ) awsiao as m ot* n CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE -1981-82 REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLY BILL No. 2596 L Introduced by Assemblyman Bosco • February 9, 1982 An act to add and repeal Article 4 (commencing with Section 11281) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 5 of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to predators. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AD 2596, as introduced, Bosco. Predators: public lands. (1) Under existing law, the Director of Food and Agriculture may employ hunters and trappers to control or eneradicate harmful predatory animals which are damaging livestock, agricultural crops, or standing timber. This bill would authorize the director to eradicate or trap; to employ hunters and trappers to eradicate or trap, or to order the county agricultural commissioner to eradicate or trap any predator which is found to exist in any park, highway, right-of-way, or other property subject to the control of any agency of the state, and is found to be causing damage on public or private land. (2) Article XIII B of the California Constitution and Sections 2231 and 2234 of the Revenue and Taxation Code require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Other* provisions require the Department of Finance to review statutes disclaiming these costs and provide, in certain cases, for making claims to the State Board of Control ' for reimbursement. This bill would provide" that no appropriation is made by. this act for the purpose of making reimbursement pursuant to the constitutional mandate or Section 2231 or 2234, but would 'Y recognize that local agencies and school districts may pursue AB 2596 ..2.,... their other available remedies to seek reimbursement for these costs. (3) This bill, in compliance with Section 2231.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, would also repeal, as of January 1, 1989, the provisions contained in the bill for which state reimbursement is required. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State -mandated local program: yes. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Article 4 (commencing with Section 2 11281) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 5 of the 3 Food and Agricultural Code, to read: 4 5 Article 4. Trapping on Public Lands 6 7 11281. If any predator is found to exist in any park, 8 highway, right-of-way, or other property subject to the 9 control of any agency of the state and the predator is 10 found to be causing damage on public or private land, the 11 director may eradicate or trap, may employ hunters and 12 trappers pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 13 11221) to eradicate or trap, or may order the 14 commissioner to eradicate or trap such a redator, 15 11282. The director shall —notify t e head of the 16 agency which has jurisdiction over the land in which the 17 predator exists when the director takes action against a 18 predator under this article which is found on land not 19 under the director's jurisdiction.-This-notifleation-marbe--- 20--inthe-form-of-a-report-from-the-director: 21 11283. This article shall remain in effect only until 22 January 1, 1989, and as of that date is repealed, unless a "1 23 later enacted statute, which is chaptered before January 1, 1989, deletes or extends that date. SEC. 2. Notwithstanding Section 6 of Article XIII B of California Constitution and Section 2231 or 2234 of '..venue and Taxation Code, no appropriation is v this act for the purpose of making 'ent pursuant to these sections. It is ("4\ tom is -- 3 -- AB 25 1 recognized, however, that. a local agency or scho 2 district may pursue any remedies to obta; 3 reimbursement available to it under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 2201) of Part 4 of Division 5 of that code. O 1 n.) ' e 1ifsr1. o F - f. Identical letter sent to Congressman Don Edwards • MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORN'A 94022 (415) 955-4717 March 26, 1982 Mr. Michael Rancer 1245 South Winchester Boulevard Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95128 Dear Mr. Rancer: Enclosed are copies of our application and cover letter for the surplus Mt. Umunhum property. Representative Mineta's letter of support should be directed to John Cherry, care of Peter Sly, at the address given on the cover letter. And even more important will be any help you are able to give with G.S.A. in Washington to exempt this property from the latest Executive Order regarding curtailment of the discount program. Thank you for your help. Sincerely yours, HG:ej Enclosures Herbert Grench General Manager P.S. We're feeling a real sense of urgency in this, since there are private applications pending to purchase the properties which could go through in view of the Executive Order. Herbert A. Grench. General Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Duly, Barbara Green, Nonette G. Hanko. Richard S Bishop. Edward G. Shelly. Harry A. Turner. Daniel G. Yhndin MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965.4717 March 29, 1982 Honorable Tom Lantos U.S. House of Representatives House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lantos: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been putting together a close -in wilderness area near Los Gatos and San Jose. Mt. Thayer and Mt. Umunhum (formerly Almaden Air Force Station) are of great importance in providing a public, access point and trail hub to that open space area. We have applied for a discount (free) public benefit transfer of the lands, but have run into a problem because of the Executive Order stopping such transfers. As a Congressman representing our District, we appeal to you for any help you can give in Washington in getting this particular transfer to go through. Additionally, a letter of support directed to John Cherry of the U.S. Department of the Interior would be helpful (see attachments). Thank you for any help you can give. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej Enclosures cc: MROSD Board of Directors P.S. We greatly appreciate your efforts in trying to force Mr. Watt to complete the Sweeney Ridge purchase. Herbert A. Grench, General Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green. Nonette G. Hanko, Richard S. Bishop, Edward G. Shelley. Harry A Turner. Dan,el G Wendin :OUNTY OF SAN MATEO INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRE3TONDENCZ To: FROP4: SUPJ=CT: DATR March 18, 1982 Honorable Board of Supervisors •Through: David L. Nichols, County Manager Robert A. Sorensen, Director of General Services Alternative Sources of Real Property to Provide Facilities for County Prisoner Housing The following contains a partial list of alternative sources of real property which the Board of Supervisors could consider for prisoner housing. The list is cursory and the probable use of any of these sites for prisoner housing has not been investi- gated. A. Existing County -owned facilities B. Existing County -leased facilities C. Existing Federal, State, City and School District sur- plus property, i.e., 1. Coast Guard Facility at San Francisco Airport 2. Oyster Point Warehouse in South San Francisco 3. Hassler Property in San Carlos a D. Construction of new facility on: 1. County -owned property, i.e., a. Belmont Properties b. Chope Hospital c. Road Surplus, East Palo Alto 2. Land to be acquired E. Purchase an existing facility F. Lease an existing facility Honorable Board of Supervisors Through: David L. Nichols, County Manager March 18, 1982 Page 2 After a determination has been made concerning what types of facilities are needed (minimum or medium security) and the ap- propriate size established, the Real Property Division is available to coordinate with the Sheriff's Department to estab- lish criteria for facility analysis and could begin a search for an appropriate facility or site. Based on past experience, the selection of a facility to house prisoners will meet with substantial opposition from the ad- joining neighborhood or city in which the facility will be lo- cated. Coordination with the public in the early phases of the site selection will, hopefully, eliminate some of this delay. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT A. SORENSEN, Director General Services Department RAS:RW:zmt zmt395 cc: David L. Nichols, County Manager Attn: Michael Deegan John R. McDonald, Jr., Sheriff Attn: Farold Barker, Ass't. Sheriff I JERRY FRF.DRIGK Fault -shifted fence (above) on old ranch near Olema was offset 16 feet by 1906 quake. At right, your foot can activate the San A ndreas— at least at this display station on the Earthquake Trail Exploring the San Andreas fault One way to understand earthquakes is to see what they've clone . . . from Point Reyes to San Juan Bautista Slicing through the crust of California across some 650 miles, the San Andreas fault is at once the most infamous and one of the least understood features of the state's landscape. This month marks the 76th anniversary of the fault's most memorable move so far: the great San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906. Straddling the San Andreas on foot may send a shiver down your spine; or it may help you understand that this master fault is as much a part of central Cali- fornia's geography as the Santa Cruz Mountains or San Francisco Bay. We've devised an itinerary that guides you to some of the most accessible evidence of the San Andreas's action along a 100 - mile segment from Olema to Mission San Juan Bautista. We pinpoint four sites where you can walk directly along the fault or zigzag across it. The sites trace a portion of the surface rupture of the 1906 quake (8.25 on the Richter magnitude scale). 54 Each area offers the bonus of a scenic vista that ranges from gently undulating ranchland to a craggy seascape. At two spots —and at one nearby detour —seis- mographs and displays help you learn more about the fault's nature. What is the San Andreas? We now know that the San Andreas is not a single fracture, but a complex zone varying in width from a few hundred feet to a mile or more, and cutting almost vertically into the earth to a depth of per- haps 10 to 15 miles. Crushed rock fills this zone; other faults branching from it make up the San Andreas system. Earth scientists now recognize the San Andreas as a boundary in the earth's crust where the Pacific and North Amer- ican plates meet (see map inset). Olema. "You are standing where the great 1906 earthquake began," says the first sign on the self -guiding Earthquake Trail, an easy 3/.s -mile walk. It loops around part of the old ranch that now serves as headquarters for Point Reyes National Seashore. The 1906 quake hit this area hard, caus- ing major ground shifting and ruptures (a cow is rumored to have been en- tombed in one). Signs at 18 trail stations point out fault -caused features. Before or after your walk, stop in the visitor center for a look at the seismograph and its seismograms of recent tremors. Bear Valley Visitor Center (open daily 8 to 4:30; to check roads, call 415/663- 1092) is just west of State 1 at Olema. Mussel Rock, Daly City. Here, where the San Andreas breaks out of the San Francisco Peninsula to run beneath the Pacific, the fault zone is gouged by a massive slide area. Jutting out from the beach is Mussel Rock, near the epicenter of the March 1957 quake (5.3 magni- tude) that damaged homes in Daly City. From State 1 (Cabrillo Highway) in Pa- cific Manor (Pacifica), exit on W. Manor SUNSET .n Fran isco • Mussel Rock San Andreas Lake Half Dark line traces approximate path of San Andreas fault zone, based on best available government maps Is Junipero Serra pointing to the San Andreas? The mission padre's finger leads to lake -filled rift valley west of Interstate 280 V-shaped gouge in cliff marks fault zone where it exits Daly City at Mussel Rock; note houses near run Drive, then drive north on Palmetto Avenue to the public parking area at road's end. Landfill overlies the fault; expect some soggy ground. Fault -line drive. For some 15 miles be- tween San Bruno and Woodside, Inter- state 280 parallels the fault as it splits the San Andreas rift valley. Much of the way, the fault is covered by the water of three long reservoirs: San Andreas Lake and Upper and Lower Crystal Springs Reservoirs. Signed turnoffs lead to vista points: you'll find Father Serra at one. Los Trancos. High above Palo Alto in APRIL 1982 -t Daly City Oakland San Francisco Bay Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, the 1/2 -mile San Andreas Fault Trail loops around the 1906 rupture zone. Thirteen stations, keyed to a self -guiding bro- chure, locate examples of fault action, including sag ponds. Much of the trail is shaded by trees and edged by poison oak. From I-280, take Page Mill Road west. The parking area is 1 mile east of Skyline Boulevard on Page Mill. Pick up the brochure at the trailhead, or join a do- cent -led walk on Sundays at 2 P.M. Foothill College detour. At the Electron- ics Museum of Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, exhibits explain plate tec- tonic theory and the Richter scale. By tramping on a pedal, you register your own micro-temblor on a seismograph. From Los Trancos, drive down Page Mill Road, then bear right on Moody Road; follow it to the college. From 1-280, exit west on El Monte Road; turn right on Foothill College Road. The mu- seum is open weekdays 9 to 4:30 and Pacisc Plate is moving northwestward relative to North American Plate ;;- Y. at an average annual rate:; .of2inches _d r. Nort Ame Plate Lei• y "- Pacific =;Plate Epicenter, April 1906 earthquake ® Epicenter, March 1957 earthquake Front -row seats on the fault line: rodeo grandstand runs along fault scarp slope below Mission San Juan Bautista Sunday 1 to 4:30; admission is $1 for adults, 25 cents for children. San Juan Bautista. California's Spanish heritage and geologic history rub shoul- ders here. The mission church (founded in 1797) overlooks a 40 -foot -high scarp created by the fault. The 1906 quake badly shook the mis- sion; photographs in its museum show the damage. Outside the church, a geol- ogy exhibit includes a seismograph. Just beyond, rodeo grandstand seats sit di- rectly on the scarp slope. From U.S. 101, drive east on State 156; follow signs to the mission. Its museum is open daily 9:30 to 5:30 (50 cents). Further fault finding. The entire San An- dreas is traced in the Sunset book Earth- quake Country, by Robert Iacopi (Lane Publishing Co., Menlo Park, Calif., 1971; $5.95). For quake safety measures to take at home, see page 104 of the March 1982 Sunset. ❑ 55 Volume 29, Number 4 SANTA CLARA VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY Chapter 0515 of the National Audubon Society 2253 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Telephone: (415) 329-1817 71:e Aloe -et Non -Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1290 San Jose, CA DR 8 MRS HERBERT GRENCH 2828 SOUTH COURT PALC ALTO CA 943106 TIME VALUE April 1982 BIRDS GO TO COURT Far from their summer homes, an unlikely gathering of creatures waits on the desk. Two helpfess downy guff chicks huddle in a cnlde nest. Several grebes andphafa.ropes sit anxiously beside them. Seated on a raised bench before them, seven judges wait to hear their case. THESE CREATURES ARE APPEARING BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT But as we Took around the room we find that there is no defending attorney. Can these chicks, grebes andphalaropes manage on their own? We think not. They need competent fegar counsel as they embark upon the pivotaf plea to save their home on Mono Lake. Their appearance before the California. Supreme Court is in itself a. significant milestone in the effort to protect the fragile ecosystem of the fake. Through the continuing efforts of our attorr ^'s, Palmer Madden and BrucP Dodge, this case has been brought directly from the district court in Markleevilfe to the Supreme Court in Sacramento, thus bypassing an entire layer of the judicial system. Tfwusands of dolfars and 2-3 years of litigation have been saved. Maybe the fake has been saved too. The California Supreme Court offers the most promising opportunity for the protection of aft the Mono Lake creatures. Its members are regarded as the most environmentally inclined in the country. They have made recent favorable decisions based on the Public Trust Doctrine --the same Public Trust Doctrine upon which the rase for Mono Lake rests. Should the justices rule in favor of the guff chicks, the grebes and the phalaropes, National Audubon Society wiff likely seek a prompt injunction in the Federal Court to significantly increase the flow into the fake. The granting of such an injunction could mean that the fake fever will begin to rise fate this year, rever- sing the deteriorating environment. (continued next page) Approximately $50,000 wilt ben, jar research and legal ser- vices to prepare for the early summer Supreme Court hearing. Santa Clara Valley Aiu�,,bon Society continues to support the protection of Mono Lake and has undertaken a campaign to raise $10,000 toward its defense. To Launch the campaign your sCVAs Board has mnrly personal contributions totalling $1,600, leaving only $8,400 needed to reach our goof. We think you'll agree that this pivotal plea to the California Su- preme Court deserves generous support. Won't you help provide a por- tion of the competent legal counsel our Mono Lake creatures so desper- ately need? They cannot manage on their °"n. YES, I'd tike to kelp the Mono Lake creatures. Here's my contribution. Bu t your check for $25, $50, $100 or more will help assure them cirk pfease the best possiblihity for snccvss. 0 $25 ❑ $35 ❑ $ 50 ❑ $100 - 'White-throutedSparrow" Ira choose, you may receive a OR gift with your donation of $35 or ❑ don't get my gib 'lyrrhufaxia Crest" more. For $35 you wiltreceive a Mono Lake poster, for $50 a Mono 0 keep the gift and give my entire contribution to the birds Lake guide, for $100 a Ray Harm unframed print of (1) White- NAME throated Sparrow or (2) Pyrrhu- foxia Crest. ADDRESS Please send your tax-deductible check today to: N.A.S.—Mono Please make your check payable to: N.A.S.- Mono Lake Fund. Lake Fund, 2253 Park Blvd., Palo Contributions are tax-deductible. Mail to: 2253 Park Blvd, Ptdo Alto CA 94306 Alto, CA 94306. Munch: Korth .tt t.t.. S CALENDAR OF EVENTS Please call Manette Wittgenstein, 354-9420, and Dolores Norton, 941-1666, or if no answer, call the leader if you can give a ride or if you want a ride. April 3-6 National Audubon's Western Regional Conference at Asilomar: "Protecting the Conserva- tion Ethic." April6 Board of Director's Meeting, Tuesday 7:30pm, at the home of Jim and Sue Liskovec, 1719 Christina Drive, Los Altos 94022. April 13 Bird Discussion Group, Tuesday 9:30am, at the home of Eve Case, 20537 Verde Vista Lane, Sara- toga 95070. The subject: "Birding in Saratoga." April 14 Field Trip South, Wednesday 9am, Castle Rock State Park. A leisurely walk to see the spring birds and wildflowers. Meet at parking lot on the right side of Skyline Blvd. about 2 miles south of Hwy. 9. Leader: Juliette Wheeler (408)867-9597. April 17, Field Trip Chews Ridge in support of Mono Lake. The emphasis of this weekend trip, starting 18 Saturday afternoon, will be the biology and ecology of the owls of the Chew's Ridge area. Time will also be spent birding during the day. Excellent chance for Flammalated and Spotted Owls, Mountain Quail and other mountain birds. Trip limited, so call early for reservations. There will be a $2.50 donation per person that will go to help Mono Lake. Leader: David Moore and Vicki Sil- vas Young (408)293-7124. Apri121 General Meeting, Wednesday 7:30pm, at the Lucy Evans Baylands Interpretive Center (east end of Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto). The topic: "Rare Birds of the West Coast" with Don Roberson. please see note in this Avocet. April23 Birding by Sound, Habitat, Etc. at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. Meet at the commuter's parking lot on the southeast corner of the Page Mill Road—Arastradero Road intersection. From there we will drive about 7 miles up Page Mill Road to the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve (i.e. Earthquake Trail) parking lot. We hope to hear and see 3 kinds of vireos, 4 kinds of warblers, 5 kinds of flycatchers plus such good birds as Western Tanager, Lazuli Bunting, Lawrence's Gold- finch and Swainson Thrush. Bring lunch and water in a pack if you want to stay for the entire trip, but morning birders are welcome. Leader: Frank Farran (408)252-3874. April24 Transit of Diablo Range, Saturday 8:00am, meet at Smith Creek Ranger Station, then drive over Mt. Hamilton. Bring lunch/water and a full tank of gas. Carpooling highly recommended. This trip is on the Audubon's Bird-athon weekend. Those wishing to get sponsors for the number of indi- vidual birds seen are welcome. Trip is not limited to Bird-athon counters only and beginners are welcome. For more information call leader. Leader: Bill Bousman (415)322-5282 April 25 Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. This is a repeat of the Friday 23rd trip. See that trip for de- tails. Leader: Frank Farran (408)252-3874 April 28 Field Trip North, Wednesday 9am. SAN FRANCISCO WATERSHED TRIP??? Tentative! Some Water- shed roads are badly in need of repair due to this winter's severe rain storms. The Water Depart- ment will not know until April whether we can go in. The alternate field trip is to Los TRANCOS NATURE PRESERVE on upper Page Mill Road. Directions - For Watershed Trip, leave 280 going north at Millbrae Exit; drive north and under Freeway to dead end of Hillcrest Road. For Los Tran- cos Trip, carpool from lot at corner of Arastradero and Page Mill Roads, west of 280. Call to learn which trip to take and make reservations for the Watershed Trip. Call Kay McCann (4I5)327 -4I38; Carol Zabel (before April 22) (415)948-5671; Dolores Norton (415)941-1666; or Phil Hand (415) 851-2623. May 1 Canoe Trip to Elkhorn Slough, Saturday 8:30-12am. An excellent trip for breeding Plumaged Loons, sandpipers, waders and plovers. Meet at 8:30a m to help prepare two Boston Whalers and one Zodiac. This will be a trip limited to 18 persons. Send $9.50/person with S.A.S.E. to cover rental and $2.50 donation to Mono Lake Fund to Doug and Gail Cheeseman, 20800 Kittridge Road, Sara- toga CA 95070. Bring lunch and drink. Meet at Moss Landing Marine Lab. —from Hwy 1, turn right, pass the P.G.&E. "smoke stacks" and follow signs to Moss Landing Marine Lab just over the bridge. Leader: Bernadette Allen —specialist on Elkhorn Slough. May 12 Stevens Creek Park, Wednesday, 9am. To look for nesting birds. Meet in parking lot by damn — no! —by darn! Leader: Mary Lou Burgin (408)253-7115. THAT PERIPHERAL CANAL One of the battles looming up in California is the Peripheral Canal. Presently there is a bill in the works (BS200) which would allow for construc- tion of said canal. Though the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society has not taken an "official" po- sition on the subject we felt you should know that both Golden Gate Audubon and Mann Audu- bon are opposed to SB200. More, much more, later ... APRIL GENERAL MEETING As mentioned in the note in the calendar, this month's program is "Rare Birds of the West Coast" with Don Roberson. Perhaps you already have in your library two books by Don Roberson: Birder's California and Rare Birds of the West Coast. Bring them to be autographed, but especially come on the 21st at 7:30pm to talk to Don and see his excellent program with the same title as his latest book, published in 1980. Don is currently practicing law in Monterey. He has travelled ex- tensively in search of rare birds. His talk on "Rare Birds of the West Coast" features slides by many California photographers of the rarest birds in the state in the last ten years, plus some from Oregon and Alaska. You may even purchase a copy of his book at the meeting. SCVAS GRANTS PROGRAM The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (scvAs) continues its program of providing grants to studies and projects that advance the knowledge, apprecia- lion and protection of wildlife and its habitats. Pro- posals for grants will be accepted through April 21, 1982, for consideration in the spring funding cycle. A total of $1500 will be awarded about June 15, 1982, to those proposals approved fully or partially by the SCVAS Grants Committee and Board of Directors. Applications for grants must be submitted on a "Grant Request Form," which may be obtained by writing to: SCVAS Grants do 2526 Amaryl Drive San Jose, CA 95132 Each completed request form must be accompanied by a proposed budget and schedule for the study or project. The recipient of a grant may be asked to pro- vide a program for a SCVAS General Meeting, or an article for the SCVAS Avocet, after completion of the funded activity. NEW AUDUBON OFFICE HOURS Lynn Tennefoss, SCVAS' new (and only) staff per- son would like everyone to know that her Audu- bon hours at the Peninsula Conservation Center will be from 8:45am to 12:45pm, Monday through Friday. 6 o,na Pnetun April 1982 Activity Sections Greg Condon, Chairman, 415/967-2024. The section organizes backpacking trips, of weekend or longer duration, to interesting locations in California and neighboring states. Check with leader for degree of difficulty, etc. APR. 17-18, SAT. -SUN —COE INVEN- TORY SERIES, NO. 3. Exploratory backpack- ing and/or day hike(s) in Henry Coe State Park (area yet to be deemed). Leader/Coordinator: Bill Webster, 408/779-6524. APR. 17, SAT. —ANNUAL TRAIL DAY, BIG BASIN STATE PARK. Sponsored by Sem- pervirens. Call Susan Reed, days, at 415/968- 4509. MAY 1-2, SAT.-SUN.—COE INVENTORY SERIES, NO. 4. Exploratory backpacking 1A or 1B; day hikes, 2A to 4D. Leader/Coordi- nator: Bill Webster, 408/779-6524. MAY 6, THURS.—MAILING PARTY for May newsletter at Christy Austermann's, 1225 Vicente Dr., No. 5, Sunnyvale, 408/965-1708. MAY 15-16, SAT.-SUN.—COE INVEN- TORY SERIES, NO. 5. Exploratory backpack- ing. 1A, and/or day hikes, 2A to 4D at Gill/ Mustang Ranch Addition, Henry Coe State Park. Leader/Coordinator, Bill Webster, 408/ 779-6524. - The purpose of the section is to further the en- joyment of photographing nature through field trips, lectures and other activities. The section has one field trip and a follow-up meeting every four to six weeks. Gil Draper, chairperson, 851-7574 or 326-3818. APR. 18, SUN. —FIELD r'RIP FROM LIVERMORE TO MT. HAMILTON. An un- spoiled wild area of varied landscape. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Stanford Shopping Center in front of I. Magnin. Bring lunch. MAY 5, WED. —MEETING. 7:30 p.m. at home of Gil Draper (415/851-7574). Guest speaker will be Bob Hitchman, photographer and leader -teacher of Pacific Image. Bring 6- 10 slides and prints to share as well as wine, cheese, nibbles, etc. Cycling Meeting will cover the period June -Sept. APR. 24-25, SAT. -SUN. —PINNACLES OVERNIGHT TRIP with sag. 70 miles first day; 55 second day. Many hills. Number of riders will be limited. For info or to reserve a . spot, call Jean Toth at 738-8898 (h) or 996- 9109 x209 (w), or send SASE to 158 N. Sun- nyvale Ave., #31, Sunnyvale 94086. MAY 9, SUN.—LIVERMORE VALLEY, Meetat 10 a.m. at the Livermore Airport. Take Airport Blvd. south from 1-580. 36 miles with moderate hills. There will be a stop at a winery. Bring lunch and water. Leader: Bob Henry, 415/969-8534 before 1:30 p.m. MAY 16, SUN.—GILROY RESERVOIR RIDE. Scenic easy 35 -mile ride through rural wine and reservoir area west of Gilroy. Meet at 10 a.m. at Flying Lady antique aircraft muse- um. From Rt. 101 take Tennent Ave. east to Foothill, right for .9 mi. to large gate. Dinner 'in restaurant after ride if you want. Joint ride _ with Bay Chapter. Leader: Dan Brown, 593- 0554. MAY 22-23, SAT. -SUN. —ANNUAL LAKE --TAHOE RIDE. Details next month. Bob Kreutzmann, Chairman, 415/494-1828. To provide a pleasant means of acquaintance with local recreational areas. Call leaders for time, 'meeting place, and specific questions. Bring lunch and liquids on all hikes. Hike classifica- tions: '1. 6-10 miles B. 1000-2000 ft. gain 2. 10-15 miles C. 2000-3000 ft. gain 3. 15-20 miles ' D. over 3000 ft gain. APR. 3, SAT. --MT. DIABLO. Enjoy views - on this 4-D trek including East Peak, Leader: Tom Pratt, H, 408/244-0617; co -leader, Rose- marie Koch, H, 408/247-2658. APR. 10, SAT.—BOLINAS RIDGE. Hike this area just north of Mt. Ta alpais on a 4-C walk. Dinner after the hike. Leader: Frank Brogan, H, 415/494-1089, W, 415/858-4017; co -leader, Bo Almroth, 415/323-2629. APR. 17, SAT. —Join Rosemarie for a SIX MILE RUN ON STANFORD CAMPUS. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in parking lot at Mayfield Ave. near Bechtel International Center behind Tressider Union. We will try for a nine minute mile, this is not for beginners. Coffee & brunch at Tres- sider Union after the run. Leader: Rosemarie Koch W 415/497-4875 H, 408/247-2658. APR. 18, SUN. —PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT. Visit this unique geologic area of caves and spires. Tour the ridges and streams on this 3-B walk. Leader: John Orav, H, 415/ _ 365-7620, W, 415/497-3724; co -leader, Dave Troetschler, H, 408/737-0816, W, 415/321- Shari Walter, Chairman, 356-3969. All rides 3650 x 212. listed below, no separate newspaper. Ten -speed . APR. 24, SAT. —POINT REYES. Enjoy bike, lunch and water advisable except as spe- ocean views, wooded forests on this 3-C hike. cified. No reservations required unless specified. Lunch at the beach, and dinner after the trip. Cycle to starting point or call leader for car Leader: Maia Pindar, W, 415/494-4044, H, 415/ 323-7870; co -leader, Frank Brogan, H, 415/ 494-1089. MAY 2, SUN. —MT. TAMALPAIS. Hike to the top from Mt. Home, then to Mt. Theater, Rocky Point, Muir Woods on this 4-D loop. Bo Almroth, W, 415/8584027, H, 415/323-2629; co -leader, Craig Deidrich, H, 408/255-2303. MAY 6, THURS.—HIDDEN VILLA • pooling when practical. Bikes in poor condition may be rejected by ride leader. Helmets recom- mended. APR. 3, SAT. —EAST FOOTHILLS. Lei- surely ride along the base of the east foothills. Everyone welcome. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the SE corner of Mabury and Capitol Ave in San Jose Walter. 408/356-396 caders: Dale Saso, 408/998-2230 and Shari ;RANCH. Our first evening hike of the season. APR. 18 SUN —RIDE PLANNING MEET / & return. Leader: Ludmila Weissbart, H, 415/ 9. Enjoy a trip from Hidden Villa to Rhus Ridge Glenn and Jean Toth, 158 N. Sunnyvale Ave., #31 in Sunnyvale. Call 408/737-8898 for in- formation or directions. Ride writeups can be mailed to this address if you cannot attend. ING. Ride leaders, riders with suggestions, and 961 7432. observers welcane. 2 p.m. at the home of MAY 8-9, SAT.-SUN.--VENTANA WIL- DERNESS. Overnight car camping with a 3-C hike on Sat. and a shorter hike or beach excur- sion on Sun. Visit this beautiful area with Dave Ress, W, 408/734-5780; H, 415/967-8061; co - leader, Tom Pratt, H, 408/244-0617. M \Y 12, WED. —RANCHO SAN ANTONIO_ Say good evening to the farm animals as we pass Deer Hollow Farm on the second evening walk with Dave Ress, W, 408/734-5780, H, 415/967-8061. MAY 15, SAT.—TILDEN PARK. Enjoy this East Bay Park behind Berkeley. A 3-C walk through Big Springs, with views of the bay and hills. Leader, Dave Ress, W, 408/734-5780, H, 415/967-8061; co -leader, Tom Pratt, 408/244- 0617. ' MAY 22, SAT.—COE STATE PARK. Your choice of a 4-D hike or a 3-B walk. The long hike includes Rock Ridge through China Camp, the short hike will be on Middle Ridge. There will be a barbecue after the trip for both groups. Leader, Arlen Young, H, 415/494-2089; co - leader, Bob Kreutzmann, H, 415/494-1828. Backpacking c Family Outings .Les and Susan Kishler, Chairpersons, 408/356- 5754. Bay Area outings for families of all ages. Parks, museums, interpretive centers, etc. Usually half -day on Sat. or Sun. ending with an informal, bring -your -own -picnic -style lunch. We are looking for a mother and/or father to plan one or two outings sometime in the future. APR. 18, SUN. —WHALE -WATCHING EX CURSION. Enjoy this outing out on pictur- esque Monterey Bay. We will hopefully spot these fragile giants as they travel north with their calves to better feeding grounds. Other interesting marine mammals such as sea otters should also be seen —in addition to beautiful bird life. $15 per person. Reservations limited: Call 408/356-5754 for reservations and details. Inner City Outings Ken Lennon, chairperson, 262-4273. Wilderness adventures for inner city young adults. Interested persons and potential leaders eagerly being sought. Monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on second Monday at the Urban : -. . Ministry, 84 So. 5th, San Jose (adjacent to First Christian Church between Santa Clara and San Fernando Sts.) Peak Climbing Ed Thelen, Chairman, 408/867-1510. The Peak Climbing Section specializes in the ascent of the major peaks in the Sierra and, occasionally, in the Coast Range. The routes chosen for ascent do not require any technical climbing on rock although a rope may be taken by the leader for those party members who want its security. The trips consist of a hike to a base camp, ascent of the peak on the following day, and a hike out on either the "summit" day or the following day. A reasonable amount of stamina and conditioning are required. Always contact the trip leader in advance. Section meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month. Section newsletter is "Scree." APR. 17-18, SAT. -SUN. —BLACK CONE, VENTANA WILDERNESS. Leader: John tnquoldstadt, 408/374-9256. APR. 23-25, FRI.-SUN.—MT. SHASTA. Prepare for this summer's expeditions by climb- ing America's second(?) highest volcano. This is our annual spring ascent of Mt. Shasta by the Whitney Glacier. Skis or snow shoes may be re- quired —ice axe and crampons, too. Experienced mountaineers only. Call leader Steve Brewer, 415/851-4873. 'Jim LaR Lomax. Training, 408/867- for recorc the unpre change lo early the verify tier trips, un1� deck kay pool prac APR. Annual sl Czvm bal APR. TRIP wit APR. Stringari, MAY Walter M C Carl Hanlq a wide rat many trip cult terral only perm leader is f ginners sli tional din month Mail-" Co For inforn stamped N c/o Iris Tit 95125. To :. membersh out to Sier Sierra Sing 1000 youn in their 20 as hiking, rafting, anc group also servation fi couraeed a newsletter and a large Sierra Sing. Alan Carpe Touring Se the Sierra r the snow et and ending Trips range expert. Nes initial train centers in Is Lion's own No part of duced wit) the Lorna . Club. mugs should have skills in r survival, avalanche n meetings on the first. th, from Nov. through David Starr Jordan Middle of Middlefield Rd. and Alto. Newcomers at any elcome. Trips are sched- denbrand. Potential t him at 1112 Blue Lake 040, 415/968.4227. ack, published monthly, ription is $5, payable to Dave Nilsson-, Treasurer, Mountain View 94040. SUN. —PETER GRUBB 1 trip into but N. of miles each way with gain. Leader: Chris SUN. —CARSON PASS. w camping trip into Upper e N. of Pass. For those to cope with and even Leader: Don Hilden- SUN.—MATTERHORN ountaineering trip to )undary of Yosemite N.P. and, 968-4227. Walkers Savings, 3755 El Camino Real, Santa Clara • (near Lawrence Expwv.). For more information, call Chairperson Les Kishler, 356-5754. Two to four hikes are - scheduled each month throughout the year. For outing information, call Warren Olson, 286- 4676 or 998-0834. APR. 21, WED. —MEETING. 7:30 p.m. at - California Federal Savings, 3755 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Werner Barasch will entertain us with a slide show of his international travels. Please bring your aluminum cans to recycle. San Mateo Co. -. ....) I Hikers welcomed from all counties (formerly PRG Hikes). Betty Thysen, Hike Coordinator, 343-0051. Two to four hikes scheduled each week throughout the year. Call hike leader for ,':specific details of the hike. All hikes start at 10 a.m. Hikers welcomed from all counties. Subscription information for the complete pub- , lished hike schedule. 1. First half of year, Jan. to Jun., $1.50 and one stamped, self-addressed envelope. 2. Second half of year, Jul. to Dec., $1.50 and one stamped self-addressed envelope. • 3. One year subscription, Jan. to Dec., $3 and two stamped, self-addressed envelopes. Make check payable to San Mateo Co. Group —Sierra Club. Mail check and envelope to HIKES, P.O. Box 651, San Carlos 94070. APR. 14, WED.—EXCOM MEETING, 7:30 p.m. Call Walter Brown, 323-9194 for information. .. __ APR. 22, THURS.—MAILING PARTY. r prospective members— 8 p.m. Please call Frank Rumney at 368-1218 -' o not feel up to hiking. for locations and information. Even with the in - interested, please call creased number of Loma Prietans to be labeled ny Simpson at 366-9841, for San Mateo County, the work takes a little 1-7684. over an hour. Refreshments and fellowship.— GEWOOD PARK. See , r MAY.1-2, SAT. -SUN. -2ND ANNUAL se docents. Meet at Ala.'\ DELTA BOAT TRIP. An overnighter from SF Woodside at the Method -'to Sacramento. Leader: Norma Stanley, 342 - Call leader Amy Simp- _ ' 7221 or 574-0724. Reservations due by Mar. 15 - r reservations. Activities al groups in the Loma al nature of these sub- ake outings and work/ more relevant to mem- nging neighbors and n Mateo County Group County and publishes e for a nominal charge. in the San Mateo wood City -Woodside and two regional groups: County) —contact Joe d -Guadalupe (South fishier, 356-5754. See age 2 for other names, umbers of regional MAY 12, WED.----EXCOM MEETING, 7:30 p.m. Call Walter Brown, 323-9194, for information. Allow Redwood City/Woodside Mary Gorth, Chairperson, 851-3782. Meetings are held once a month on the third Wed. at a member's home. Outings will be planned for a following week -end. Bair Island will be the big issue in Redwood City; come to be informed and active. Call Wim deWit, 369-8416. (San Carlos/Belmont Jim Goeser, Chairman 365-3044. Social: 5:30-6 p.m. Potluck dinners: 6-7 p.m. Meet- ings, 7-9 p.m. APR. 10-11, SAT. -SUN. —OVERNIGHT CAR CAMPING TO PINNACLES NATIONAL ) MONUMENT, near Solgdad. Sign up by Apr. 4., Call 365-3044. APR. 18, SUN. —WIN DMJLL PASTURE children under 6. RSVP: Betty Leedom, 592- 2518, or Jean Jenks, 593-0423 by May 8. S. C./Burl. • APR. 17-18. SAT.-SUN.—SUNOL RE- GIONAL PARK BACKPACK. A fine overnight- er suitable for beginners. Leader: Chris Chaney. Phone Chri -5770 for time and car- pooling details. APR. 29 THRU MAY 2, THURS.-SUN.-- FIRST ANNUAL YOSEMITE VALLEY CAMPOUT, HIKING, AND SIGHTSEEING CONCLAVE. Join us for one day or all four. Meet, eat, camp, hike the trails, see the sights, and just plain socialize. -Advance reservations necessary. Leader: Jack Burgis, 573-5964. Phone Jack for details. MAY 1-2, SAT. -SUN. —SECOND ANNUAL DELTA BOAT TRIP. An overnighter, from San Francisco to Sacramento. Leader: Norma Stanley. Call 342-7221 or 574-0724. Reserva- tions required by Mar. 15. - MAY 8-9, SAT. -SUN. —SECOND ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY PICNIC AND CAMPOUT. Since this event depends on the availability of a suitable campsite for the group, we'll announce details in a special newsletter. Phone Mel Stefan 345-6807 if you can contribute to this great family event. MAY 15-16, SAT. -SUN. —WEEKEND BACKPACKING in the Big Sur. Country. The flowers will be blooming in the meadows. Don Hester will be leading this hike. His phone is 408/241-3866., More Meetings APR. 22, THURS.—A- G. LANDS P VATION SLIDE SHOW/TALK BY STA SENATOR GARAMENDI AND ASSE'. MAN SHER to benefit Peninsula Consc League. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Syntex Galler 3401 Hillview Way, Palo Alto. $5 donatit P.C. members; S15/couple non-member Barbera Eastman at 948-1783 for details, APR. 24, SAT. —SLIDE SHOW ON J MUIR in honor of 144th b'day. 2 p.in. a Library, Sierra Club, 530 Bush St., S.F. APR. 30 -MAY 1, FRI. SUN.—URBAI OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CONF. Geare recreators, educators and other communi service workers. Games and workshops. S' State Univ. 555/65. For details, call G. Ja .at 415/355-5167. MAY 6, THURS.—CHAPTER EXCON' MEETING, PCC, 7:30 p.m. All members guests welcome. MAY 11, 18, 25, MOUNTAIN MEDI PROGRAM — El Camino Hospital physic with mountaineering experience will add environmental, medical, and traumatic or; gencies associated with mountaineering an backpacking, and their treatment. 8:15 10:15 p.m. at De Anza College. Cost $30. De Anza for registration, 408/996-4673. Audubon Ark the Auduboii�Ark wilt arrive Peninsula on Apr. 28 and stay th - May 2. A traveling mini -museum do to infor ming Americans about o dangered birds and other animals, tl will be located at Tanforan Sho Center for five days. • The Audubon Ark focuses ' APR. 7, WED. —CHAPTER EXCOM MEET ING. PCC, 7:30 p.m. All members and guests welcome. APR. 17, SAT. —FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ MTS. TRAIL DAY. Help repair trails damaged by this winter's storms. Trail bosses also needed. Call Sempervirens Fund at 415/9694509 or Warren Olson, Santa Cruz + Mts. Trail Assoc., at 408/286.4676 (after 5.) r11'R. 22, THURS.—LOMA PRIETAN ',MAILING PARTY. 7:30 p.m. Peninsula Con- servation Center, 2253 Park Blvd., Palo Alto. Come and join us help get the Loma Prietan into the mails. Refreshments, good conversa- - lion and good vibes. • FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA 22 DAYS'— $2400 ALL INCLUSIVE Leaving July 21 Join us on this "first of a kind" adventure. Travelling to, Moscow — Domhai Caucasus Mountains center — day treks to glacier'•. and waterfall areas — then trek over a trans -Caucasian pass to the Southern slopes — no special physical demands — Sukhumi and Sochi resorts on the eastern shore of , 'the Black Sea — Leningrad. onsl that are listed as endangered or CI ened in the lower 48 states. Its message is that "by learning to re the complexity of nature and to cot the consequences of our actions, w ensure a safer future for all living ti including ourselves." ALASKAN ADVENTURE Backpacking excursion through t Brooks Range and the Arctic Nation Wildlife Refuge! 13 days in this pristine wilderne Dal! sheep, wolves, caribou, bea. .other mammals, and wild birds. Au 12-24, incl. "The best trip price around" 'Write: Call of the Wild, P.O. Box 18 'Lagunitas, CA 94938. ^row----- upe Includes all meals, excursions, guides, hotels_ and mountain rontPr arrnn,mnrr-. ifteer Reaching p Recalcitrant Members The Loma Prieta Chapter is organizing membership committee representatives in each city to contact dropped -out mem- bers and encourage them to rejoin. Mem- bers are what make an organization, and the leadership of the Chapter should be in contact with all of them. Thanks to an energetic campaign from the San Francisco headquarters of the Club and the actions of Watt, our mem- bership has been climbing rapidly_ Nation wide we have topped 200,00u. Our Chapter has gained its 15,000th member; that same month, 404 new members came into the Chapter, but 203 dropped out. These people are the ones who need to be reached. If you would like to help out, call the Chapter office 1-5 p.m., 327-8111, or_ Wim deWit, 369-8416, eves. Whale -Watching The Family Outing section will be venturing out on beautiful Monterey Bay. on Sun., Apr. 18 in quest of our planet's largest citizens —whales. Thisis a good opportunity to ij eet other Sierra Clubbers as well as a chance to enjoy the grand old outdoors in a specatcular way. A knowl- edgeable natukalist will accompany our group to fill us in on all the details of , whales, sea otters, sea lions and other. ocean mammals. • Call 408/356.5754 for . details and reservations. Canal Debate Slated Continued from page 1 others are co -sponsoring a six -part lecture series and a panel discussion on California water, issues- entitled ."Water: What's the Solution?" .On Thurs. evenings, Apr. 8 — May 20, 7:30-9 p.m. The location is the Menlo Park .City Council Chambers, 701 Trail i) Hike Schedule The current hiking schedule (Jan. 1 to July 31) published by the San Mateo Co. Group, lists 89 hikes in 28 locations ex- tending from Mt. Tamalpais to the Pin- nacles National Monument. For a copy of the 'schedule covering the remaining April, May and June hikes, send a self- addressed, stamped envelope and a check for $1 payable to S.M. Co. Group -Sierra Club. Use this form: • . To: Hikes, P.O. Box 651, San Carlos 94070 Name Address SanMateo Couni Lennie Roberts Assumes Lennie Roberts, who resides in Portola Valley and has been active in the Sierra Club for 30 years, hias been appointed Legislative Observer and Conservation Co- ordinator for the San Mateo County Re- gional Group. Her interest in San Mateo Co. con- servation and environmental issues goes back a number of years. Since 1978, she has been active as Observer -Spokesman for the Committee for Green Foothills. She will continue in this position, along with her new duties in the S.M. Co. Group. Lennie has S.M. Co. Boar Central Coastal rently on the Force. Annu; Postp The S.,til. Cc normally held poned to June considered. Your talents are needed: You can be news editor of this S of the Loma Prietan. The news editor's responsibilities ar Mateo County conservation news and other articles conce ment in local and county issues. The editor must meet deadline. Pick up your phone and call Walt Brown, San Mateo Co 323-9194 RIGHT NOW!!! Guadalupe Regional Group Laurel St. (except the Apr. 22 lecture, which will be held at the Lucie Stern - Center, Room R, 1305 Middlefield Rd. in Palo Alto). This program will provide an informa- tive glimpse into the historic, environ- mental, political and legal issues sur- rounding Califoinia water in general and the Peripheral Canal in particular. Topics to be covered include the his- tory of Canal legislation, Bay and Delta ecology, the Canal as part of the State Water Project and the major role Cali - Do you live in San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Gilroy or an adjacent area? If so, you are invited to join the Guadalupe,Regional Group. Our group engages in a wide variety of interesting and important activities. Every month, we meet in the meeting room of Calif. Federal Savings in Santa Clara (see Activities Supplement in this issue for address and details) to see and hear in- teresting speakers and films, etc. Coffee is served and sometimes donuts! You will get a chance to talk to others who share similar Sierra Club interests. ay Over 100 miles of Santa Cruz Moun- tains hiking and equestrian trails were damaged by winter storms, and hundreds of volunteers of all ages are needed on Trail Day, Sat., Apr. 17, to reopen the trails for spring and summer hiking. . Sponsored by the Sempervirens Fund, Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Association, and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in cooperation with the Cali- fornia Department of Parks and Recrea- tion, this will be the 14th annual Trail '_fiarnia_aimicaltrue_rtlausasa..watachisar.ELLIV The Guadalupe Group also sponsors hikes, social gatherings and gets involved in conservation issues important to the local area, state and nation. Ifyou would like to get our fine monthly newsletter describing upcoming events, please call 408/356-5754 or 408/ 253-5726. Don't let -your Sierra Club membership go only as far as a wallet - worn membership card get involved! Diving Section Sinks Without a Trace Membership in the Chapter's Dive Sec- tion has dropped to a low level and sec- tion officers have declared the group to: be inactive. Anyone interested in reacti- vating the Section should contact Dick Simpson, Activities Chair (see p. 2), be- fore the Activities Committee meeting Apr. 19. Otherwise the Dive Section will' be officially closed. The Dive Section has sponsored both free diving and scuba activities. There have been opportunities for underwater photography, marine biology study, skills improvement and sightseeing. Reps' There are c the Chapter Cc a Transportati and an Energy thoughprior e: the Chapter n learn one of t: bers informed and to commu decisionmakers . If you are these positions tion Coordina 8111, 1-5 p.r Blvd., Palo Alti Arne Hostel EXEI •D I R for its Go in S Claims 82-7 April 14,1982 Meeting 82-7 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CLAIMS A tt Amount Name Description 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 $ 172.44 21.20 18.00 63.74 18.10 761.15 52.75 750.00 189.85 88.00 295.47 666.69 3.20 300.00 120.47 15.98 17.57 295.00 11.00 106.11 18.16 238.36 54.35 43.19 632.83 79.77 254.33 33.42 9.70 678.51 5.39 136.96 Air Electric Tool Service Co. Alvord and Ferguson Administrative Management B & H Equipment Rental & Supply Baker Graphics Inc. Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. C & B Construction California Advocates, Inc. C rolyn Caddes Cardillo Travel Systems, Inc. Clenentina Ltd. Communications Research Co. Crest Copies Susan Cretekos H.S. Crocker Co.,Inc. The Dark Room Ewert's Photo First American Title Guaranty Co. First Interstate Bank Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. The Frog Pond Harfst Associates, Inc. Image Technology, Inc. Ed Jones Co. Lawrence Tire Service,Inc. Charlotte MacDonald Mobil Oil Corp. Manta Vista Garden Center Norney' s Pacific Telephone Palo Alto Utilities PG and E Oil Filters Uniform Name Plates Subscription Miscellaneous Field Equipment Map Duplication Pump Repair -Fremont Older Repair Gas Pump Legislative Consultant -March Black and White Photos Travel Expense -Herbert Grench Generator Rental Radio Maintenance and Repair Bluelines Patroling Windmill Pasture -March Miscellaneous Office Supplies Black and White Photo Processing Carousel Trays Preliminary Title Reports Note Paying Service Locks and Keys Meal Conference -Agenda Meeting Computer Services -February Mapwork-Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Uniform Badges Tires for District Vehicle Reimbursement for Secretarial Chair Gasoline -District Vehicles Base Rock for Road Repair Miscellaneous Office Supplies Telephone Service Utilities Utilities i Amount Name Claims 82-7 - April 14,1982 Oeting 82-7 Description L\C V .L 3078 $ 13.50 3079 223.44 3080 39.72 3081 5,392.75 3082 7.40 3083 35.76 14.90 3085 703.22 3086 147.72 3084 3087 • Peninsula Blueprint Newton Petters Research Institute of America. Rogers,Vizzard and Tallett San Jose Art San Jose Mercury Sears Shell Oil Co. Signs of the Times 1,018.22 Toyon 3088 452.71 AMC/Jeep Inc. 3089 150.00 University Club of Palo Alto 3090 130.00 William Upson 3091 63.01 Uno Graphics 3092 100.00 Valley Title Co. 3093 21.80 Alice Watt 3094 29.00 .Del Woods 3095 813.84 Xerox Corporation 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3102 83.25 224.00 115.00 36.00 260.82 279.61 Bay Microfilm,• Inc. Mary Gundert L. Craig .Britton Pat Starrett Newton/Petters Petty Cash Bluelines Secretarial Chairs Subscription Legal Services -February Drafting Supplies Ad-McNiel Trailer Auction Saw -Blade Gasoline and Repairs for Vehicles. Trail Signs -Rancho San Antonio and Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Bid Material Preparation -Monte Bello .Parking Lot . • Repair -District Vehicles Rental Deposit for the University Club of Palo Alto -Nov. 13,1982 Travel Expense Reimbursement Brochure Printing -Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve Preliminary Title Report Private Vehicle Expense Private Vehicle Expense Monthly Installment Payment and Supplies Office Supplies -Paper Educational Assistance Seminars • Private Vehicle Expense Office Furniture -Desk Postage,Meal Conferences,Private Vehicle Expense,Miscell-aneous Field Supplies,Conies and Blue- Lines,Maps, and Photographic Supplies