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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
February 23, 1983 Los Altos, California
A G E N D A
(7 : 30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (February 9 , 1983)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 : 45) 1. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve -- D. Hansen
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 :50) 2. Permission of Dogs on District Preserves - Dog Committee Report
-- R. Bishop, B. Green, N. Hanko
(8 :50) 3. Proposed Addition to the Mt. Thayer Area of the Manzanita Ridge
Open Space Preserve (Remensperger Property) -- C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real
Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance
of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute
Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing
of the Transaction (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Lands
of Remensperger)
(9: 00) 4. Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic
Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for
Fiscal Year 1983-1984 -- H. Grench
(9 :20) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations and Litigation)
ADJOURNMENT
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 83-3
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 9, 1983
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Barbara Green called the meeting to order at 7 :40 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green, Edward Shelley,
Richard Bishop, and Harry Turner.
Members Absent: Nonette Hanko and Daniel Wendin.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean
Fiddes, Pat Starrett, Suzanne Shipley, Stanley Norton, and Joan Combs .
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 26 , 1983
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes of January 26 ,
1983. E. Shelley seconded the motion.
Discussion: H. Turner stated he would like to see the minutes
reflect his recommendation that the District obtain an open
space easement in order for District funds to be applied.
The motion carried unanimously.
III . WRITTEN COiMMUNICATIONS
J. Combs stated the following written communications had been received:
1) a letter, dated February 2, 1983, from Jean-Marie Spockman, Secretary,
Western Field Ornithologists, noting 21 species of birds nested on
The Hill property;
2) a letter, dated February 6 , 1983, from Frances Spangle and Jean
Rusmore, expressing the hope the District could be helpful to the
proposed assessment district, if successful;
3) a letter, dated February 7, 1983, from Clarence Heller of Atherton,
endorsing the District's proposed donation of $250,000 and recom-
mending that the District agree to manage the property if an assess-
ment district were formed;
4) a letter, dated February 8, 1983, from Bruce Wilcox, Stanford
University, expressing the opinion that The Hill should be preserved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
Request for District Support - The Hill
President Green opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M.
H. Grench introduced memorandum M-83-17 , dated February 4 , 1983, noting
that District staff was directed at the last meeting to present
management options for The Hill.
Herbert A.Grench,Genera!Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner.Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 83-3 Page two
D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-83-17 , dated February 3 , 1983, and
stated that District staff had visited the site to consider it in
terins of management. fie noted much of the cost of site management could
be lowered by active community involvement and support. He said an
urban site such as The Hill would be a substantial change in the
District' s current manner of management, and said staff was recom-
mending that the District not be actively involved in management of
the site.
Richard Brady, 2160 Monterey Avenue, Menlo Park, said he felt there
was no need for a fulltime caretaker/Ranger to manage the site.
Hope Johnson, 441 Marsh Road, Atherton, asked what were the alternatives
to management by the District.
H. Grench said one option was to use a non-profit organization to
manage the site. He said San Mateo County or the City of Menlo Park
was the most logical entity to take title to the site.
Sylvia Ferguson, 707 Continental Circle, Mountain View, suggested
discussion of management of property might be premature.
John Hiams, 2161 Valparaiso, Menlo Park, said he felt opposition to
the acquisition was primarily based on the state in which The Hill
has been kept, and felt in order to insure acquisition, a clear
management plan was needed.
Bart Maughan, 2088 Camino de los Robles, Menlo Park, said District staff
had presented an objective and understanding picture of the situation.
He expressed concern about the political and economic ramifications
involved in acquiring the site--the high cost of acquisition versus
limited benefit to the public.
Bill Tupper, 2150 Camino de los Robles, Menlo Park, said he was
concerned about the cost of acquisition and the financial burden
to the property owners in the proposed assessment district.
R. Bishop reviewed the formation of the assessment district in San
Carlos in order to purchase the Hassler property. He said a govern-
mental agency must act as a sponsoring body once 60% of the property
owners sign the petition in favor of forming an assessment district.
He said he felt that the question of management was important to
resolve now in order to get the requisite number of signers. He
suggested the possibility of the District managing the property
providing some way was found to reimburse the District for the cost
of management.
Reg Rice, 2250 Tioga Drive, Menlo Park, asked if signatures could
be obtained before a lead agency is found.
S. Norton said The Hill is in Menlo Park, but the assessment district
would include parts of Atherton and San Mateo County. He said to
form an assessment district legally, one of the three agencies would
have to agree to be the lead agency. He said he believed the agreement
of the three political agencies was necessary as to which would be the
lead agency and conduct assessment proceedings. He said there was a
serious question as to whether the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District could conduct the proceedings.
Hazelle Miloradovitch, 2190 Monterey Avenue, Menlo Park, thanked the
District for its time and consideration, and the challenge posed to
the community.
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K.Duffy said the commitment made by the Board should help essentially
the local effort to secure the acquisition of The Hill. She asked
how the District' s commitment could best help the local community
in securing the property.
Discussion centered on the desirability of formulating a management
plan for The Hill before attempting to form an assessment district.
Phyllis Cangemi, 1331 American Way, Menlo Park, said it was her under-
standing that the assessment district is the mechanism whereby the
acquisition is made, and the maintenance would need to be a separate
entity. Having another maintenance assessment district was viewed
by many as being undesirable because two separate assessments would
Ile unpalatable to many people.
Lyndall Schiller, 1274 Orange Avenue, Menlo Park, said it was necessary
to consider what the costs would be if The Hill property were developed,
and mentioned potential flooding, and increased traffic and pollution.
B. Green declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:10 P.M.
H. Turner introduced a proposed resolution to the Board, concerning
the District' s possible contribution to management of the property,
if acquired. Discussion followed concerning the wording of several
of the points and intended meaning.
Motion: H. Turner moved the Board approve in principle the following
proposed resolution: Resolved, that the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District will provide 5% of the purchase price,
not to exceed $250,000, for property management of The Hill,
subject to the following conditions:
a) fee title of the entire 38 acres is acquired at a price
agreed to by a willing seller;
b) District will receive an open space easement over the
entire property;
c) use of the property must be publicly accessible open space;
d) District will not hold fee title to the property;
e) District would provide advice, if requested, on providing
use and management plans for the site;
f) District will not accept primary responsibility for the
property' s management;
g) the funds provided will form an endowment to provide
income for the purpose of management of the property
h) this commitment is void if property has not been acquired
by February 9, 1985.
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Green stated the Resolution would be on the agenda of the Special
Meeting of February 16.
V. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
D. Hansen reported the City of Palo Alto is currently clearing brush
along Page Mill Road, including part of the District' s property. He
said the brush clearing extends 10 feet beyond the normal right of
way, and noted that Board approval was needed.
Motion: K. Duffy moved the Board approve the brush clearing. R. Bishop
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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D. Hansen stated a trail easement had been required by the City of
Palo Alto through the Reimer subdivision on the western side of
Foothill Park, to be exercised at a future date.
H. Grench reported he attended the Santa Clara County LAFCO meeting
during which the appellate court decision to force counties to adopt
Spheres of Influence for special districts was discussed. He said
one possibility was for the District's current boundaries to become
the District' s Sphere of Influence.
VI. CLAIMS
Motion: E. Shelley moved adoption of the revised claims 83-3, dated
February 9, 1983. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Joan Combs
Secretary
Meeting 83-3
February 9 ,1993
Revised
HIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
Amount Name Descri]2tion
043 $ 38.34 Air Photo Co. , .Inc. Aerial-El Sereno, Open Space Preservi
044 14.06 Baker Graphics, Inc. Photo Processing
045 20.00 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Equipment Maintenance
046 270.83 Betsy Bechtel 10th Anniversary Coordinator's Fee
and Expenses
647 270. 83 Eleanor Huggins ' 10th Annive'rsary Coordinator' s 'A,;'ee
and Expenses
648 15.98 Matthew Bender Book
649 815.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consfiltant Fee-January
650 400.00 Carolyn Caddes Fee for Photography Workshop
651 38.34 R. Cali & Bro. Trail Repairs-Rancho San Antonio
652 5. 30 CA Department of Real Referende Book
Estate'
653 1 ,500.00 State of CA Filing for -Sale �'%of 1982 Negotiable
Promissory Notes
654 80.00 Cardillo Travel Systems , Out-of-Tov;n Conference-Jean Fiddes
655 11.73 Clark' s Auto Parts District Vehicle Supplies
,656 213.00 Communications Research' Co. Radio Maintenance Service
657 300.00 Susan Cretekos Windmill Pasture Patrol Services-Ja
658 211.89 H.S. Crocker- Co. - Miscellaneous Office and Shop
Supplies
659 . 58.31 The Dark Room Prints
660 417. 71 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair
661 150.94 Jean Fiddes Out-of-Town Conference Expenses
662 540.00 First American Title Preliminary Title Reports
Guaranty Co.
663 128.50 First American Title Preliminary Title Reports
Insurance Co.
664 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consulting Fee-Jan.
665 38.25 The* Frog Pond Meal Conference with Sunnyvale Par'k
and Recreation Commission
666 140.50 Harbinger Communications Computer Services-Openspace 1%failing
List
667 55.27 The Hub Schneider' s Ranger Uniform Supplies
6'68
45.00 Interior Technology Assoc. Office Space Consultation Fee
die Stin.
ruNy'9, 983
Amount Name Description
69 $ 400.00 Dewitt Jones Productions Fee for Photography Workshop
70 828.70 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service-McNiel Property and
Ranger Yard
71 17.11 Los Altos Stationery Office Supplies
72 39.41 Charlotte MacDonald Reimbursement f6r Folding of 10th
Anniversary Flyers
73 64.05 Mobil Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles
74 86.90 Stanley R. Norton Telephone, Copies and Heal
Conference Expenses
75 2.67 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities-Electricity
76 35.75 Peninsula Times Tribune -Notification for Monte Bello Burn
77 . 35.11 Rancho Hardware Miscellaneous Field Supplies
78 44.97 S & W Equipment Co. Field Equipment Repair
79 An Shell Oil Co. Gas and Repair for District Vehicle
-fg:lj 80 . 9 Signs of the Times Use of Preserve Sign-Saratoga Gap
. 46.E)
Open Space Preserve
81 56.20 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
82 ' 95.00 UC Regents Real Estate Seminar-Bill -Tannenbaur.
63 12.00 Western Governmental Subscription
Research Association
.84 893.53 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service'
85 132.30 G'N. Renn, Inc. Furnace Fuel-Rancho San Antonio
686 12#048.00 Flinn, Cray & Herterich Renewal of District Insurance
87 220.18 Petty Cash Meal Conferences , Postage, ,Film,
Private Vehicle Expense,Mis cellane
Office Supplies,Frame for Open Spa, .
Poster, and Exhibit Materials.
ITTEN COMMUNITIQN
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY. Inc. Feb. 23 , 1983
2253 Park Blvd .
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(415 ) 32 9-1811
February 14 , 1983
Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, D-1
Los Altos , CA 94022
Dear Mr. Grench,
Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society members , both individually
and as participants in scheduled Audubon field trips, are major
users of the Open Space District' s preserves. We greatly appreciate
the interesting and beautiful land the District has acquired and
the wonderful variety of wildlife thereon.
It has come to our attention that the District is considering
allowing people to bring dogs onto some of the preserves . A substan-
tial incompatibility exists between wildlife and dogs and it would
be our preference that dogs not be allowed on any of the preserves .
However , we are not unaware of the pressure to the contrary from
a large group of people. Should the District conclude that it is
in the public interest that dogs be allowed on certain preserves ,
we strongly recommend that the San Antonio Open Space Preserve
not be one of the areas opened to use by people with dogs. The
San Antonio Preserve is one of the few local areas where a nature
lover has a chance of seeing a gray fox, bobcat, or coyote. As
you know, such a sighting to us is a most interesting and exciting
event. If dogs were allowed in the Preserve , the native carnivores,
if they remained, would become too shy to see. This would be a
considerable loss to we human viewers . The biggest losers, of
course, would be the harassed wild animals .
A further point. Whatever the District' s decision is in this
matter, it should not be made on the assumption that there will be
significant compliance with a leash law. In other California parks
our observation is that the only time most dogs are on a leash is
when a ranger is present.
Thank you for considering our request.
Sincerely,
Susan Liskovec
President
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Elaine & Mort Levine 22800 Prospect Road, Cupertino, California 95014
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-5 February 14, 1983
Feb. 23 , 1983
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Suite D-1
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos , CA 94022
Honorable Boardmembers:
We would like to support the recommendation of the Dog Committee
to allow dogs in certain areas of the open space district,
particularly the Fremont Older Preserve in which we live.
The Fremont Older Preserve is only two miles from a densely
poplated areas , and is ideally situated as a spot in which
to exercise man, woman and beast. Women, in particular,
may make more use of the preserve if they could be accompanied
by dogs. It would be a laudable service to the public , and
in keeping with traditions of the Fremont Olders who loved
dogs (and whose dog cemetery is in the preserve) to allow
these animals in the preserve.
The risks to the wild animals would be no greater than now.
Fox , coyote, deer and more come regularly to our house despite
r a resident dog. In the case of rattlesnakes and raccoon,
the risk would be to the dogs rather than the other way around.
That dogs should be under control goes without saying. The
board may want to consider requiring owners of dogs to clean
up after their pets if the use of the trails by dogs grows
to the point that it appears a dog toilet.
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Ela' e n Mo ne
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The Woodhills Ranch of Fremont&Cora Older (c. 1912)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 83-5
Feb. 23, 1983
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD,
ON THE ISSUE OF DOGS IN THE PARKSt
HERE ARE SOME POINTS To CONSIDER.
DOGS PAY COUNTY LICENSE FEES, THEY SHOULD BE ABLE 'TO
USE THE PARKS.
PEOPLE CAN BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DOGS AS THEY ARE FOR THEIR,
CHILDREN. ONE BAD BOY DOES NOT CLOSE A PLAYGROUND.
NEITHER SHOULD THIS HAPPEN IN THE CASE OF DOGS.
GIRLS ARE LESS LIKELY 10 BE BOTHERED 4HEN THEY ARE WITH
A DOG THAN WHEN THEY ARE ALONE, THE SAME CAN BE SAID
FOR SENIOR CI'CIZENS.
IT MAKES MORE SENSE 'TO WALK OR RUN IN A PARK THAN ON
THE CITY STREETS- IT IS ALSO 111ORE PLEASANT.
WHY SHOULD TAXPAYERS WHO WALK DOGS BE SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDED FROM TEE PARKS.
WOULD DOG 4ALKERS HAVE VOTED THE SAME ON THE PURCHASE
OF THE PARKS IF THEY KNEW THEY dOULD BE EXCLUDED.
DEER HOLLOW LEASES 10 ACRES FROM RANCHO SAN ANTONIO.
THEY ARE OPPOSED TO DOGS ANYWHERE ON Tu.E 600 ACRES.
THE RECENT COUNTY RULING AGAINST DOGS HAS NOT HAD A
NOTICABLE EFFECT ON THE NUMBER OF STRAY DOGS THAT
OCCASIONALLY RUN THROUGH THEIR FARM. ( INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY PAULA BETTENCOURT OF THE mOUNTAIJ VIE4
PARKS DEPARTMENT)
CHANGING EIHE RULE, BACK To ITS ORIGINAL FORM aQULD
PROBABLY HAVE NO EFFECT ON DEER HOLLOW. j
DOGS COULD BE AL.LU4LD IN THE AREA ALONG PERMANENTE CRE.cK.
IN THE CASE OF RAACHO SAN ANTONIO, 4HE9 THE CHURCH OWNED
'HE LAND DOGS ov ERE PERM I TTLD. N0 4 THAT a m 0 4 A THE LAND
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
THERE IS A LOT OF LAND.
IT SEEMS THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE
v4OULD BE SERVED BY HAVING SPACE IN THE PARKS FOR PEOPLE
WITH DOGS.
rlHAIVK YOU . . .
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Cupertino, CA 95014
February 9, 1983
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1.LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
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Notice of Meeting
TO: Our Neighbors of Fremont Older Open Space Preserve,
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, and Windmill Pasture
FROM: David Hansen, Land Manager 4
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SUBJECT: Meeting on Proposed Dog Use on Select Preserves -
February 23, 1983
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District will be discussing and acting on a recommendation from
the Dog Committee to open up Fremont Older Open Space Preserve,
1983 at the District office at 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 ,
Los Altos.
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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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meetingg 83-5
Feb. 23, 1983
February 7, 1983
Mr. David Hanson
Land Manager MPROD
Distal Drive
Los Altos, Ca.
Dear David;
It has come to our attention that there is a movement to allow
dogs on the Fremont Older Preserve and other properties in the
District. As I understand the proposal , dogs would be loose in
the preserve on voice command, a diametric change from current policy.
The very sound District policy of no dogs in the preserves,
because it would interfere with the wild life, should be retained.
It is obvious tht dogs will leave their scent and droppings which
will be offensive to the wild life.
Having lived in this preserve for nearly 30 years I can attest
to the remarkable increase in the wild life in recent years
under District management. This wild life is sovaluable to
the visitors. Why must we interject domestic animals to these
lands? Visitors to the open spaces are treated to viewing
deer, rabbits, racoons, possom, bobcats and a host of other small
animals. This privilege is only due to the efforts of the
people through the vehicle of the MidPeninsula Open Space
District.
We must not take steps backward after so many steps forward.
Please consider very carefully before you act. We object
very strongly to loose dogs in the preserves.
Yours
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H. Earl Harris
Donna R. Harris
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MPROD J nnifer A. Harris
Herb Grinch
ALANCRANSTON WRITTEN CON NICATION
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February 14 , 1983
Ms . Katherine Duffy
President
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
275 Distel Circle , Suite #Dwl
Los Altos , California 94022
I appreciate your advising me of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District' s views regarding Section 404 of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972. Section 404
directs the Army Corps of Engineers to regulate the dis-
charge of dredge spoils and fill materials into the nation' s
navigable waters , including wetlands , in accordance with
criteria established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Our wetlands constitute valuable open space as well as
provide habitat vital for migratory waterfowl and various
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forms of aquatic life. Section 404 guarantees important
safeguards for the protection of these marshes , estuaries ,
swamps and other wetlands and has functioned well in this
regard. Section 404 has lessened damage to our diminishing
wetlands and slowed the alarming rate at which these areas
were once being destroyed.
As you may be aware, the Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution held hearings
on the reauthorization of the FWPCA -» commonly known as the
Clean Water Act -- including Section 404. The Reagan Adminis-
tration recommended no modification of the Section 404 program.
I , too, think Section 404 has served the nation well and
should be reauthorized without significant changes . The
Subcommittee , however, did not report legislation reautho-
rizing the Clean Water Act to the full Committee prior to
the close of the 97th Congress . In the House the Merchant
Marine and Fisheries Committee held hearings on legislation
to amend Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. As in the
Senate final action on the legislation was not taken before
the 97th Congress adjourned.
I expect legislation to reauthorize the Clean Water Act,
and Section 404, will be reintroduced in the 98th Congress .
It's my understanding that reauthorization of the Clean
Water Act is among the Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee' s top priorities for the new Congress .
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Many thanks for writing. I 'm glad to hear from you.
Since ,
Alan r n-'
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 17 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Los
Trancos Open Space Preserve
At your meeting of January 26 , 1983 you reviewed and tentatively
adopted a revised use and management plan for Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve (see report R-83-3 , dated January 6 , 1983) . To
allow for public comment on issues contained in the report, final
adoption of the plan was deferred until your next Regular Meeting
(February 23) .
To date, staff has received no public response.
Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the revised use and manage-
ment plan for the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve as contained in
report R-83-3.
M-83-22
(Meeting 83-5
February 23, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 17 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Changes to Dog Policy - Committee Recommendation
to Allow Dogs on Select District Preserves
Background: The Dog Committee has recently held three public meetings
in September December, and January to solicit public and
staff input on a proposal to relax current policies that do not
allow dogs on District preserves. Staff has basically been opposed
to opening any preserves for dog use, but of course, will implement
any trial period or permanent change as you may decide.
The Committee hearings were well attended, with the large majority
asking for a relaxation of current policies. At the. meetings a
large number of the public present were dog trainers or individuals
aligned with some special dog training group such as Schutzhund,
search and rescue, tracking, retrieving, or obedience, all looking
for training sites which they say are becoming more difficult to find.
Well over 30 letters have been received, running about two-thirds in
favor of relaxing current policies .
Issues
Apart from the larger issue of allowing or not allowing a relaxation
of current policy, other matters considered and still of concern if
preserves were open to dogs are:
1) What preserves or areas of preserves are most compatible for
dog use?
2) In what manner should dogs be allowed on District property
(i.e. , "under control" or "on leash") ?
3) What constitutes a dog being "under control" if that is the
method to be used?
4) What will be required of District staff above and beyond the
current duties in terms of:
a) setting up experimental areas and monitoring them
b) informing/educating the general public and neighbors
and rewriting any necessary ordinances
c) restraining dogs out of control in proposed areas of
controlled use.
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5) What liabilities and possible changes in District insurance
are possible if dogs are not leashed? (See letter from the
District ' s insurance broker attached. )
Some of these issues may be readily answered at your meeting;
however, most may not. Attached is a copy of a report to the
January 19 meeting for which staff formulated a method of site
compatibility for dog use and outlined a site rating list which
could help answer the first issue. Staff has strongly favored
leashing dogs for any period of dog use.
Recommendation: I recommend that you review the Committee' s recom-
mendation and staff 's previous background report and solicit public
input on the proposal, but that you delay any formal action until
your March 9 meeting, in order for staff to report on the issues
or options and return to you with how best to implement the
Committee's reauest.
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FEINN, GRAY & HERTERICH t N s !t RA C E BROKERS
314 LYTTON AVENUE PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94302 YOta&vr TELEPHONE 328-7300
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February 4 , 1983
Jean Fiddes
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Jean:
Thank you very much for taking the time to continue our risk
management review of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District' s
insurance exposures .
During our meeting we discussed thoroughly the situation with dogs
on Midpeninsula Open Space land. When the dogs are leashed, they
present a minimal insurance exposure. However , when the leash is
removed, we substantially increase the opportunity for loss and the
resultant impact on the rates paid by the district and ultimately
insurability may be great.
In addition, Jean, because we are encouraging a known exposure, we
might possibly open the district up to a punitive damage situation.
As I mentioned during our discussion, punitive damages may not be
covered by an insurance program.
As the district' s broker, I must take a very strong position against
unleashing dogs on district lands. It must be our position to make
every attempt possible to prevent loss , therefore, protecting the
district' s rates and insurability.
Should you have questions regarding our position or if we might
provide additional information, please call. Again I greatly
apprec. to your time and the opportunity to present our position.
Very ly yours ,
N. Iph clntyre
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 10 , 1982
TO: Dog Committee
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; J. Boland,
Operations Supervisor
SUBJECT: Background Information
Background: The MROSD Dog Committee conducted a public hearing on
September 20 , 1982 to discuss preliminarily the merits of its
restrictive dog policy on District lands. At that time, staff
gave a report detailing several considerations and procedures
regarding enforcement of regulations. Staff also reviewed dog
policies adopted by neighboring municipal and resource protection
agencies. Opinions expressed by the few private individuals in
c attendance were generally in support of a more permissive dog
policy in selected areas. Finally, staff was directed by the
committee to research further the feasibility of relaxing its
dog regulations in selected areas .
Discussion: Since your last meeting, the District office to date
has received 19 letters from concerned citizens, 8 in support of
a more permissive dog policy and 11 opposed to the idea. District
Director Harry Turner, in response to a letter to his constituents,
received an additional 6 letters in support of a more permissive
dog policy. Staff surveyed 9 comparable resource protection
agencies, including local, regional, state and federal juris-
dictions (attached Chart A) . Staff has also. developed, by site,
a dog compatibility rating system to help determine which open
space preserves, if any, have potential for accommodating dog
use (see attached Chart B) .
Recommendation: A decision on whether to allow dogs on any MROSD
preserves is a judgment with one's own values as weighting factors
for the various pro and con arguments. It is also clearly a
political decision.
On the first point, there are two negative factors that heavily
outweigh the positive ones : (1) the quality of experience of the
site user will be diminished with regard to the chance of seeing
wildlife along the trails, a major reason for preserving open space.
(2) The quality of experience of many, many site users will be
diminished by encountering dogs along trails . Both factors would
be exacerbated by allowing dogs off-leash. On the second point, I
believe that , although there is a sizable constituency favoring a
relaxation of policy, there is also a large constituency that
would favor present policy but has not been aroused to advocacy
in this case.
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I therefore recommend no change in policy.
If, however, you wish to change policy, then I suggest you
recommend to the Board that staff develop an experiment to
measure the effects of allowing dogs on areas you select.
Chart A s
DOG POLICIES - Comparable or Adjacent Jurisdictions
(Yes = Dogs Allowed No = Dogs Not Permitted)
Authorization
Wilderness Water to destroy dogs
Parking Picnic Camping High density Trail Recreation Attacking Wildlife
AGENCIES Areas Areas Areas Use Areas Areas Areas or Users
1)Calif. State Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes No No Yes
Parks on leash on leash on leash on leash
2) National Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes - No No Yes
Park Service on leash on leash on leash on leash
3) Santa Clara Yes - Yes - No No No ? Yes
Co. Parks on leash on leash
4) San Mateo No No No No No No No
Co. Parks
5) Palo Alto Yes-on leas ,,Yes - on Same Sam No No ?
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Foothills Park o y �a/days only
6) East Bay Yes - Yes- Yes - Yes - Yes - No Yes
Regional Parks on leash on leash on leash on leash off leash
7) Marin Open -- Yes Yes Yes Yes -- No
Space (under con rol )
8) Monterey Penin- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
sula Park & (under con 1- )
Rec. Dist.
9) S.F. Bay Wild- No No Yes
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life Refuge
S0fEFy9 comparable agencies surveyed, 6 do not permit dogs on back
country trails and 3 agencies do permit dogs under owner control.
Six out of the nine surveyed authorized staff to destroy dogs attacking wildlife.
Chart B
Dog Compatibility Rating
(Based on Site Evaluation Chart)
Averages
r Foothills 17 . 3
Manzanita (Kennedy) 17. 3
3 Manzanita (Limekiln) 18
El Sereno 18.6
Whittemore 19
Coal Creek 19. 6
Long Ridge 19.6
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Windmill Pasture 21. 5
t Th0T wood 22.6
1 ( Fremont Older 23
t2 Saratoga Gap 23.3
t '3 Skyline Ridge 24
(l� Picchetti 27
(i Windy Hill 27. 3
Monte Bello 27 . 3
Los Trancos 29
(� San Mateo Baylands 29 .3
Rancho San Antonio 31
(�d Stevens Creek Nature Study 31.3
Summary:
Based on staff' s analysis, those open space preserves located
above the dotted line appear to have the best potential for
accommodating dogs under responsible owner control with minimum
adverse effects to natural resources and general user groups.
Of Special Interest
I. Those agencies subscribing to permissive dog policies also
acknowledged the need for their personnel to have both
authorization and the means to destroy any dog in the
"act of killing, injuring or molesting humans or wildlife
in the interest of public safety and the protection of
wildlife" . *
II. State parks require that all dogs, where permittedr be
licensed and/or have current rabies vaccine tags . Former
Director William Penn Mott states, "This is necessary
because occasionally, a dog bites someone, and when there
is no evidence that the dog has been vaccinated, the bitten
visitor may be in for a series of very painful shots.
Dogs are not permitted on trails that extend beyond the
limits of campgrounds, picnic areas or public facilities.
Dogs would present a possible hazard to people using the
trail and would endanger wildlife. "
III. Wildlife Rescue stated that several fawns have been brought
in injured as a result of dog attacks, although no figures
were available. Staff member Michelle Green felt that dogs
should not be allowed in open space preserves.
IV. The Santa Clara Valley Humane Society had limited information
available. Approximately 25 birds and 5 squirrels have been
brought in as a result of dog attacks this year. Generally, larger
animals, such as deer, are often destroyed by animal control
officers if injuries are serious.
*Code of Federal Regulations
Title 36
Parks, Forests, Public Property 2.8
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M-83-21
(Meeting 83-5
Feb. 23 , 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
January 25 , 1983
To : Board of Directors
From : Dog Committee ( Dick Bishop, Barbara Green, Nonette Hanko
Subject : Permission of Dogs on District Preserves
Dear Colleagues :
As a result of our review of District staff reports from other
public agencies on this subject, letters from the public, and public testimony
received at three committee meeting hearings; we wish to offer the following
observations and recommendations for your consideration,'-.
According to our file, more than two-thirds ( 30-14 ) of the letters re-
ceived have favored a change in the existing ordinance which prohibits dogs
from District Preserves.
Letters favoring dog use cited dog as protection, dog as a family member,
that horse and human use are as much of a deterent to wildlife as the dog, and need
for areas for obedience, field, and search and rescue trainings.
Adverse letters expressed concern with farm animal safety at Rancho San
Antonio, dog barking and messes on trails, that some dogs are unfriendly or
dangerous , and disturbance of wildlife.
There seemed agreement that loose and wild dogs were problems to wild-
life with or without a change in the present ordinance, and that violators should
be fined. Some letters recommended " pooper scoopers " as part of an education
program.
The committee discussed the need for an educational program to accom-
pany a one-year test program for dog use . President Green suggested positive
language for a leaflet at entry points, which would underscore the sensitivity
of wildlife to the odor of domesticated animals which might cause them to move
to other areas, therefore not to be seen and enjoyed by other hikers.
Richard Ward, Executive Director of the Peninsula Humane Society, offer-
ed his agency's resources in the development of signs, and design and financing
of an educational brochure.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.) A one-year test program be established which would permit a portion of
three preserves to be used by dogs who are under voice control of owner using
the following guidelines :
a. must be under control so as to not interfere with other preserve users
( including wildlife ) .
b. mustoleashed in parking areas and owner requested to carry leash in
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c. are permitted only in designated areas of the following preserves:
Fremont Older ( road and hayfield trail and excluding wooded areas
Russian Ridge
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- Windmill Pasture ( road and pasture trail )
2. ) The staff report on the Dog Control system used by the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area as to its workability and as to its applicability
for MROSD.
3. ) That the Peninsula Humane Society be contacted as to its offer to
assist with an education program.
4. ) Seeing -eye dogs and those used by the handicaped be permitted on
all preserves where feasible.
5. ) The committee be directed to continue studying the subjects of dog
obedience, field, and search and rescue trainings as to availability of areas
for these different types of training needs and as to compatibility with other
District preserve uses.
6. ) The committee agrees to monitor the program during the one-year trial
period, review staff evaluation at completion of the trial period, and report
to the Board as to the program's effectiveness.
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M-83-23
(Meeting 83-5
Feb. 23, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 23 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY & PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager
J. Boland, Operations Supervisor
SUBJECT: Attached Ranger Staff Concerns - Dog Policy
The attached memo was received by David and Jim last Friday from
the entire District Ranger group and outlines their concerns
regarding a relaxation of current policy. As a policy change
appears imminent, :the Rangers felt compelled to let their feelings
and practical experience on the matter be known in writing. I
ask that you take their concerns under consideration in your
deliberations on the matter.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 16, 1983
TO: J. Boland, Operations Supervisor
D. Hansen, Land Manager
FROM: D. Camp, Lead Ranger; John Escobar, Lead Ranger; David Topley,
Lead Ranger; Patrick Congdon, Ranger; Dennis Danielson, Ranger;
Joan Ferguson, Ranger; Bob McKibbin, Ranger; Dave Sanguinetti,
Ranger; Lisa Varney, Ranger
SUBJECT: Proposed Changes in District's Dog Policy
Regarding the relaxation of the District's policy of prohibiting
dogs, the Ranger staff has several concerns. As field staff, we
are involved in the activities and incidents that occur on the
preserves on a daily basis. We have a great understanding and
awareness of the interrelationships among the plant and animal
communities on District lands. Therefore, we would like to
address several issues for your consideration from the standpoint
of practical field experience.
It has been suggested at the committee level that dogs be allowed
in certain areas on a trial basis to determine the effect on
wildlife and preserve users. At the present time, the District
office has no statistics on the existing populations of the various
native species found on the preserves. In order for the information
gathered during a trial period to be valuable in any research, we
must be cognizant of the situation prior to a change. A study that
could be used as control data should be conducted to determine
present species and their populations on District lands.
During our collective prior experience with other agencies that
allowed dogs, we noticed a marked lower level of wildlife in those
areas compared to District lands. We have witnessed numerous dog-
related incidents detrimental to wildlife on lands where dogs were
allowed as well as on District lands (by strays or violators) .
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, being considered for dog use,
has had one of the highest levels of observed incidents of dogs
off-leash disturbing deer by chasing and even killing them. This
may be due in part to the fact that the preserve is surrounded by
a residential area populated with many dogs. If District policy
allows dogs at Fremont Older, we fear that the problems of
neighboring dogs straying into the preserve may increase, due to
the fact that dog owners will not have as strong an incentive to
confine their dogs as they presently do.
Incidents involving dogs disturbing wildlife and people demand
attention at another level. As unarmed Rangers, we have no pro-
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vision to handle dogs attacking preserve users or wildlife. By
allowing dogs, we would be creating a situation we have no means
to control. This could create an extreme liability.
Santa Clara County Parks banned dogs from certain areas partly as
a response to serious incidents involving dogs attacking people.
Of the agencies surveyed in the staff report of December 10, 1982,
two-thirds do not allow dogs on trails. It is of note that some
of these agencies did allow dogs on trails at one time, but changed
their policies to more restrictive ones. When other agencies are
finding more reasons to prohibit dogs, we question the prudence
of relaxing the District 's present policy.
As Rangers involved in enforcing District ordinances, we are also
concerned with the possibility of allowing dogs off-leash (under
voice control) . While an owner may be able to control a dog by
calling it, there is no guarantee that such a dog could be con-
trolled if a deer, coyote or any other animal were in the area.
This would create an enforcement problem as well as a potential
hazard.
One of the most valuable aspects of preservation of open space is
the preservation of habitat for'the animals native to the area.
Urbanization of the lands within the District has been one of the
primary motives for preserving open space. As urbanization encroaches
on habitat, animals are forced to relocate. We would hope that as
a land management agency, the District would seek to increase, rather
than decrease, the areas for wildlife to live undisturbed by the
actions or the scent of hundreds of introduced predators (as dogs
would be perceived by native species) .
With each dog contact that has been made on our preserves over the
years, Rangers have explained in detail the effect a dog has on the
surrounding plant and animal life and the reasons why our policy
exists. If this policy is reversed, we will be forced to ignore
the very same reasoning that we have upheld for several. years.
Members of the public favoring prohibition of dogs on the preserves
listed reasons concerning wildlife and environmental protection,
while those opposed to prohibition have cited primarily personal
reasons for desiring a policy change. If the reason for considering
a change in policy is due to public pressure, we are concerned that
this may set a precedent for other demands that may not be in the
best interest of the land we are to preserve and protect. The District
staff was hired for its expertise and the Board elected in trust
that together we may create and uphold policies for the best possible
stewardship of the land. We urge consideration of the large, silent
constituency of the District whose fate is in our hands; that is,
the plant and animal communities who were here long before any of us.
R-83-8
(Meeting 83-5
February 23, 1983)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
February 9, 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; D. Hansen, Land
Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to the Mt. Thayer Area of the Manzanita
Ridge Open Space Preserve (Remensperger Property)
Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been
offered the opportunity to purchase approximately 62 acres of land
east of Highway 17 and within unincorporated Santa Clara County (see
attached map) . If acquired, the parcel would become an addition to
the Mt. Thayer Area of the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Located near the summit of Mt. Thayer in the Sierra Azul Range, the
site provides outstanding views toward the south and west, including
Monterey Day.
A. Description of the Site
1 . Size, Location and Boundaries. The 62 acre property is located
within unincorporated Santa Clara County adjacent to the
District ' s Mt. Thayer Area of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
(former Fairweather property) . The District' s Mt. Umunhu_m Area
is located approximately one-half mile to the east. The property
is bounded b_v the former Fairweather property to the north and
west, private property to the south, and San Jose Plater Works
property to the east.
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2 . Topography, Geolo and Natural Landscape. The site is composed
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of a moderately steep south-facing slope. Elevations range
from a high of approximately 3340 feet along the northern
boundary to a low of nearly 2800 feet at the southern boundary
of the site.
The property is divided into two watersheds . The majority of
the property drains into the Austrian Gulch watershed while
the northwestern corner of the property drains into the Hooker
Gulch watershed. A tributary to the Austrian Gulch Creek
flows through the southwestern corner of the property.
Vegetation on the site is primarily a chamise-manzanita chaparral
community with pockets of bay and madrone on the lower slopes .
3. Cultural History. The property was homesteaded by a group of
German immigrants in the late 1800 ' s. A winery was located on
the site at the time and remnants of a winery press are rumored
to rest near the creek in the southwestern corner.
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B. Current Use and Development
Access to the property is from Summit Road via Wright' s Station
Road and Austrian Dam Road. Austrian Dam Road branches into an
unnamed road leading up Austrian Gulch to the property. This road
enters and exits the property in the southeast corner to continue
on to the Mt. Umunhum installation to the east. However, Austrian
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Dam Road is secured by a gate owned by the San Jose Alater Works
prohibiting public access. An alternate access route may be
possible via Soda Springs Road; however, road rights in this area
are unclear and are currently being researched. Successful acqui-
sition of the surplus federal property on Mt. Thayer and Mt.
Umunhum (see report R-82-8, dated January 22, 1982) would clarify
the access issue somewhat, as access from Soda Springs Road may
then be possible to the installation on Mt. Thayer, the adjacent
former Fairweather property, and the subject property.
Mt. Umunhum (Loma Almaden) Road winds through the northeast corner
of the property, linking the summit of Mt. Thayer with the Mt.
Umunhum installation. However, the District would not have access
over this connection through the intervening private property. This
roadway exists in the form of a permanent easement covering 2 . 18
acres of the property.
Another trail traverses the property, connecting the road in the
southeast corner with the trail system on the Mt. Thayer Area
property (former Fairweather property) .
There are no structures on the property.
C. Planning Considerations
Acquisition of this property by the District for open space use
conforms with the General Plan of Santa Clara County.
The property has a medium rating on the District ' s Master Plan
map, a composite system of ranking lands ' suitability as open space.
The Santa Clara County Trails and Pathways Plan (revised May 1982)
indicates a proposed loop trail corridor beginning at the Lexington
Reservoir Recreation Area, through the District-owned Mt. Thayer
area and subject property, south to Lake Elsman and back to the
Lexington Reservoir Area along the corridor of Los Gatos Creek.
D. Potential Use and Management
The site should be managed as a natural area with existing roads
and trails open to hikers and equestrians gaining access with
permission of adjacent landowners.
E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations
1) The site should be open to hikers and equestrians who can gain
access from adjacent private property with permission of the
owners.
2) Preserve boundary signs should be installed where appropriate.
Estimated costs of $75 will be included in 1983-84 budget
considerations .
F. Dedication
I recommend this property be withheld from dedication at this time to
allow for the possibility of the transfer of density rights. With-
holding this property from dedication is consistent with the status
of the adjoining District-owned land.
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G. Naming
I recommend this property become an addition to the Mt. Thayer Area
of the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve.
H. Terms
The District ' s Purchase Agreement would provide for a cash payment
of $75,000 (approximately $1 ,200 per acre) . The owners had strong
feelings about the property and especially the mineral rights
(historically, nearby areas have yielded localized deposits of oil
and major deposits of cinnabar-mercury) . Therefore, the owners
would retain one-half of any mineral royalties for a 50 year period.
Royalties would only be paid if the District or its successor (s)
decided to exploit the minerals, if any. Proceeds from the District 's
1982 note issue would be used for this purchase.
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the proposed Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents
Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Manzanita Ridae
Open Space Preserve - Lands of Remensperger) .
In addition, I recommend you tentativelyadopt the interim use and
management recommendations contained within this report, including use
of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mt. Thayer Area as the
official name of the site.
As noted in the report, I do not recommend dedication of the property
as open space at this time.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT,
AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO
CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (MANZANITA RIDGE OPEN
SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS OF REMENSPERGER)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows :
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained
in that certain Purchase Agreement between Catherine L. Remensperger
et aL, and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of
which is attached hereto and by reference made a part thereof, and
authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the District.
Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or
other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of
aceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall
cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller.
The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all
other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing
of the transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is
authorized to expend up to $5, 000 to cover the cost of title insurance,
escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction.
Section Five. The sum of $75 ,000.00 is hereby ordered to be
withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1982
Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this purchase.
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R-83-7
(Meeting 83-5
February 23, 1983)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
February 15 , 1983
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
CONTRIBUTORS: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; D. Hansen, Land
Manager; C. MacDonald, Public Communications Coordinator;
J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic
Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for
Fiscal Year 1983-1984
Introduction: The District's activities each year have been guided
j since 1974 by an Action Plan, which implements the Basic Policy and
other Board policies. The Action Plan' s function is to identify key
projects and activities, plan and allocate the budget, evaluate progress,
and summarize the purposes of the District' s major programs.
The proposed preliminary Action Plan for fiscal year 1983-1984 , which
is attached, includes the objectives and key projects and activities,
as amended at the January 26 , 1983 Program Evaluation session (see
memorandum M-83-3 of December 21, 1982) . In order to facilitate your
review of the 1983-1984 preliminary Action Plan, the corresponding sub-
program section from the 1982-1983 Action Plan accompanies each of the
proposed 1983-1984 subprogram sections , and margin notes indicate
changes in the Other Typical Projects and Activities sections.
Discussion: The proposed Action Plan describes the District' s major
programs for fiscal year 1983-1984 , and they are:
I. Open Space Acquisition Program
A. Negotiations Subprogram
B. Special Projects Subprogram
C. Enterprise Activities Subprogram
II. Open Space Management Program
A. Planning, Design, and Development Subprogram
B. Operations, Maintenance, and Volunteer Subprogram
III. Public Communications and Governmental" Liaison Subprogram
A. Public Participation and Education Subprogram
B. Public and Private Liaison Subprogram
C. Media Subprogram
IV. General Management and Program Support
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The preliminary 1983-1984 Action Plan could be altered before it is
presented to you for final approval in June. At this time, the only
potential staffing change being proposed for review in the preliminary
Action Plan is the extension of the Public Communications Aide
to three-quarters time from one-half time.
Th& following sections have been included in this report to summarize
portions of the proposed Action Plan, to reiterate some of the comments
made at the January Program Evaluation session, and to indicate any
changes in the materials you have previously reviewed.
Open Space Acquisition Program
The significant changes to Other Typical Projects and Activities reflect
the incorporation of projects and activities that had appeared in the
Land Analysis Subprogram into the Negotiations and Special Projects Sub-
program. As approved during the January 26 discussion, the proposed
Other Typical Projects and Activities in the Enterprise Subprogram have
been redirected to conform to the more benign, rather than pro-active,
approach for this Subprogram. Required staff resources have been adjusted
to reflect the elimination of the Land Analysis Subprogram and to show
-the actual anticipated staff time in the remaining three Subprograms.
Open Space Management Program
Only one new typical project is proposed for the Planning, Design, and
Development Subprogram, this being the conducting of an experiment on
site use by the public in conjunction with Public Communications. One
other bolstered typical project is to push for more private organization
input to special and regular use and management planning projects.
Staff time more accurately reflects the allocations between the two
open space management subprograms.
In the Operations, Maintenance, and Volunteer Subprogram, two of the
1982-1983 typical projects were moved to key project status, namely
the proposed increase in volunteer assistance and the field staff de-
ployment andscheduling changes. Another change is the inclusion of
implementing the anticipated dog policy for select sites into key
projects and activities.
New typical projects and activities include developing guidelines for
a volunteer patrol, implementing various resource management plans and
working with cooperating agencies on shared maintenance and patrol
agreements. Staff resource time changes more accurately reflect actual
and anticipated time spent between this Subprogram and the Planning,
Design, and Development Subprogram.
Public Communications and Governmental Liaison Program
The major changes in the Public Communications and Governmental Liaison
Program for the 1983-1984 fiscal year have to do with the completion of
the 10th Anniversary Celebration activities and the substitution of new
key projects and activities in their place.i These changes are reflected
in the objectives for each of the subprograms from which the references
to the 10th Anniversary have been dropped. One new typical project or
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activity has been added to each of the subprograms, and one key project
from 1982-1983 has been made a typical project for 1983-1984 under the
Public and Private Liaison Subprogram. The only other changes under
Other Typical Projects consist of additions to or re-statements of
existing activities. The successful accomplishment of the Action Plan
for this program will require the 3/4 time (30-hour a week) support of
the Public Communications Aide.
General Management and Program Support
The key projects and activities for the 1983-1984 fiscal year are the
same as presented to you in January. Four of the Other Typical Projects
and Activities are the same as last year, while two contain wording
changes to reflect the monitoring of the District' s budget and the
deletion of providing immediate office space needs , which has been
accomplished. A new typical project and activity referring to the
implementation of a computer system, if acquired, has been added.
Staff Resources
Total staff resources for each of the District's major programs are
listed below. Significant percentages of incremental staff time are
included, and unless otherwise noted, a staff member' s time is allocated
to a single program, even though the staff person may work to some
extent in other areas.
Open Space Acquisition Program
Land Acquisition Manager
Real Property Representative
Real Estate Research Analyst
Secretary - Open Space Acquisition
Student Intern (T)
Open Space Management Program
Land Manager
Operations Supervisor
Open Space Planner
Environmental Analyst
Associate Open Space Planner
Coordinator of Volunteer Programs (P)
Lead Rangers (3)
Rangers (6)
Secretary - Open Space Management
Public Communications and Governmental Liaison Program
Public Communications Coordinator (P)
Public Communications Aide (P)
General Management and Program Support
General Manager
Administrative Assistant
Secretary to General Manager
Accounting Specialist
Controller (P)
Legal Counsel (PC)
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T = Temporary Employee P = Part-time Employee PC = Private Contractor
Recommendation: I recommend that you review the proposed preliminary
Action Plan for fiscal year 1983-1984, modify as necessary, and tenta-
tively adopt the Action Plan so that it may serve as a guide for the
formulation of the budget for the coming fiscal year.
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OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRA-M
Subprograms
A. Negotiations
INCORPORATED INTO Br--Banes-Anslysis
NEGOTIATIONS AND B.
SPECIAL PROJECTS 0. Special Projects
SUBPROGRAMS C.
16. Enterprise Activities
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will purchase or otherwise acquire
interest in the maximum feasible amount of
strategic open space within the District planning
areas.
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1982-1983
Negotiations Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Negotiations Subprogram is to provide for
the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure
a recreational greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, utilizing
the major portion of the District's income.
- Key Projects and Activities
1. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Lands Commitment budget
category into strategic open space lands at desirable prices
(fair market value or less) including, where possible, private
financing with favorable terms.
2. Expend the Previous Land Commitments backlog by completing the
purchase of the Hassler and Novitiate properties.
3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one
acquisition project that significantly furthers the District's
overall open space goals.
Other T=ynical Projects and Activities
T. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate
appraisers and brokers, developers, architects , engineers.
zoning and planning officials, and financial institutions.
2. Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options, install-
ment purchases, defeasible fee, etc.) , to offer advantages and
incentives to landowners , as well as to the District.
3. Explore additional methods to protect open space Lands for less
than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements,
acquisition of development rights, development dedication ,
cooperation with private individuals and groups, etc. ) .
4. Publicize through news articles and speeches, the open space
DROPPED acquisition program of the District, thereby increasing chances
that people will contact the District regarding land purchase and
gift opportunities.
5. Institute eminent domain proceedings, in the extraordinary case,
in the event negotiations fail to produce an agreement on terms
of purchase where the parcel involved is key to the District's
program.
Required Staff Resources
50% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
40% of time of Real Property Representative
10% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
40% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition
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1983-1984
Negotiations Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Negotiations Subprogram is to provide for the
acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure a
recreational green belt in the foothills and baylands, utilizing the
major portion of the District's income.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Eliminate the Previous Land Commitments backlog by completing the
acquisition of the Hassler and Novitiate properties.
2. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Land Commitments budget cate-
gory into strategic open space lands at desirable prices (fair market
value or less) including, where possible, private financing with
favorable terms.
3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one acqui-
sition project that significantly furthers the District 's overall
open space goals.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate
appraisers and brokers, developers , architects, engineers,
zoning and planning officials , and financial institutions.
2 . Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options, install-
ment purchases, defeasible fee, etc. ) to offer advantages and
incentives to landowners, as well as to the District. -
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CA than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements ,
acquisition of development rights , development dedication,
cooperation with private individuals and groups , etc. )
4. Institute eminent domain proceedings, in the extraordinary case,
in the event negotiations fail to produce an agreement on terms
of purchase where the parcel involved is key to the District' s
program.
5. Continually compile current information on real estate market
activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a timely
basis for parcel research filing system.
6. Catalog information of special interest, such as deed restrictions,
o encumbrances, financing and tax considerations. This activity
includes the establishment and continuation of a working relation-
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ship with title companies and other information sources
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Required Staff Resources
55% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
40% of time of Real Property Representative
45% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
40% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition
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1982-1983
Special Projects S, )rogram
Objective
The objective of the Special Projects Subprogram is to establish
a broad base for the acquisition program by coordinating District
efforts with other public and private agencies and developing additional
acquisition revenue sources.
Key Projects and Objectives
1. Eliminate the current grant project backlog, specifically the Hassler
and Novitiate projects, (see Negotiations Subprogram) and keep abreast
of grants available to the District. Submit at least one Land and
Water Conservation Fund acquisition grant request if program is funded
and secure the Coastal Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement grant. Con-
tinue follow-up on the Mt. Umunhum project and bring it to a conclusio
2. Test the market and, if possible at favorable terms, market a new
District note issue for land acquisition purposes.
3. Seek and encourage agencies and groups to undertake sole or joint
acquisition projects which will preserve additional open space.
Attempt tca.'initiate at least one joint project with Santa Clara
County. Secure a grant from Save the Redwoods League to assist in
the purchase of Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
4.' Complete the T hornewood and Picchetti leases.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain a multi-year spending plan for land acquisition which
optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition
goals within budget constraints.
2. Make timely application for grants available to the District and
encourage other agencies to apply for grants that will enhance
overall open space goals.
3. Utilize consultants to investigate and/or negotiate in special
DROPPED situations.
4. Maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and
consultants as necessary.
Required Staff Resources
30% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
10% of time of Real Property Representative
20% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
20% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition
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1983-1984
Negotiations Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Negotiations Subprogram is to provide for the
acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure a
recreational green belt in the foothills and baylands, utilizing the
major portion of the District's income.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Eliminate the Previous Land Commitments backlog by completing the
acquisition of the Hassler and Novitiate properties.
2. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Land Commitments budget cate-
gory into strategic open space lands at desirable prices (fair market
value or less) including, where possible, private financing with
favorable terms.
3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one acqui-
sition project that significantly furthers the District's overall
open space goals.
Other Typical Projects and -Activities
1. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate
appraisers and brokers, developers, architects, engineers,
zoning and planning officials, and financial institutions.
2. Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options, install-
ment purchases, defeasible fee, etc. ) to offer advantages and
incentives to landowners, as well as to the District. .
P4 3. Explore additional methods to project open space lands for 'less
than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements,
acquisition of development rights, development dedication,
cooperation with private individuals and groups, etc. )
4. Institute eminent domain proceedings, in the extraordinary case,
in the event negotiations fail to produce an agreement on terms
of purchase where the parcel involved is key to the District's
program.
5. Continually compile current information on real estate market
>4 activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a timely
basis for parcel research filing system.
III 0 6. Catalog information of special interest, such as deed restrictions,
0 encumbrances, financing and tax considerations. This activity
.42 includes the -establishment and continuation of a working' relation-
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ship with title companies.- and other information sources
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Required Staff Resources
55% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
40% of time of Real Property Representative
45% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
40% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition
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1983-1984
Special Projects Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Special Projects Subprogram is to establish and
maintain a broad base for the acquisition program by coordinating
District efforts with private and other public agencies, to develop
additional acquisition revenue sources ,and to provide the special
information necessary to a successful acquisition program.
Key Projects and Activities
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1. Eliminate the Hassler and Novitiate joint project backlog (see
Negotiations Subprogram) and keep abreast of grants available to
the District. Submit at least one Land and Water Conservation Fund
grant request, at least one Coastal Conservancy grant request, and at
least one Roberti-Z 'berg grant request, if programs are funded.
2. Seek and encourage agencies and groups to undertake sole or joint
acquisition projects which will preserve additional open space.
Initiate at least one joint project with Santa Clara County.
3. Analyze, in conjunction with Open Space Management Program, particular
geographic areas of the District, such as the San Mateo County baylands,
to develop acquisition recommendations and project costs.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain a multi-year spending plan for land acquisition which
optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition
goals within budget constraints.
2. Encourage other agencies to apply for grants that will enchance
>4 overall open space goals.
3. Maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and
consultants as necessary.
4. Maintain a comparable-data index with cross reference to the mapping
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system for use in cost estimation and a
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a a 5• Review agendas and minutes of other appropriate agencies.
aC�;Q Review information on local, State and Federal regulations (e.g. ,
zoning, subdivision and urban services, and on restrictions or
plans contained in general plan elements and other planning studies. )
6. Investigate, as time constraints allow, the orderly disposition
NEW of title and legal incumbrances on District owned land (mineral
and water rights , prescriptive easements , encroachments , etc. ) .
Required Staff Resources
30% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
20% of time of Real Property Representative
30% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
30% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition
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1982-1981.
Enterprise Activities abprogram
Objective
The objective of the Enterprise Subprogram is to manage all the
revenue producing activities in such a way as to maximize income
from enterprise accounts consistent with Land Management policies.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Administer all leases and rental accounts.
2. Prepare a cost/benefit study on all revenue producing structures
that will remain pursuant to Board policy.
3. Complete an overall cost/benefit study on grazing leases.
4. initiate a comprehensive study of compatible agricultural
and recreational revenue producing uses of District lands.
Typical Projects and Activities
1. Begin implementation of approved outcomes of revenue producing
DROPPED study.
2. Maintain all facilities utilized in the District's enterprise
program.
3. Conduct public auctions to dispose of surplus District goods as
DROPPED required.
4. Help administer Ranger-residency leases, as Board policy requires.
5. Implement antenna lease policy as approved by Board.
DROPPE% Investigate new enterprise proposals (beyond those from revenue-
producing-use study) that would be compatible with District goals
and objectives.
Required Staff Resources
10% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
40% of time of Real Property Representative
20% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
20% of time of Secretary Land Acquisition
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1983-1984
Enterprise Activities Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Enterprise Subprogram is to manage all the
District's revenue producing activities in such a way as to maximize
income from Enterprise accounts consistent with Open Space Management
policies and to explore new compatible activities.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Administer all leases and rental accounts, updating rental rates
and other lease conditions as opportunities arise, to maximize
income consistent with Open Space Management policies.
2. Carry out maintenance and improvements to rental houses to keep
buildings and grounds in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition
and to increase net rental income.
3. Prepare cost/benefit studies on a case by case basis as major repair
and rental decisions arise.
Other Typical Projects and' Activities
1. Maintain all facilities utilized in the District' s enterprise
! SAME program.
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NEW 2. Implement revision of communication leases compatible with Board
policy.
INEW 3- Enhance marketability of enterprise structures with long-term lease
potential.
SAME 4. Help administer Ranger-residency leases.
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, NEW such as longer terms that would enhance net income to the District.
6. Investigate new enterprise proposals as initiated by other groups
REWORDED or individuals that would be compatible with District goals and
objectives.
Required Staff Resources
15% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
40% of time of Real Property Representative
25% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
30% of time of Secretary Land Acquisition
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OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Planning, Design, and Development
B. Operations, Maintenance, and Volunteer
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will follow a land management
policy that provides proper care of open space
.and, allowing public access appropriate to the
j nature of the land and consistent with eco-
logical values.
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Planning, Design, anL avelopment Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Planning, Design, and Development Subprogram
is to provide short term and long range acquisition planning and
the formulation and review of use and management plans and special
plans.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to develop, review, and coordinate the implementation
of Board approved use and management plans in accordance with
site emphasis policies, including participation in final
preparation of lease agreements for the Picchetti and
Thornewood sites. Conduct a study for the use of the building
Area at Skyline Ridge Open Space. Preserve and seek a restoration
project for gully erosion: on'Monte. Bello Open Space Preserve.
2. Continue the liaison efforts in conjunction with the Open
Space Acquisition Program, where appropriate, for the planning
of multi- jurisdictional projects , involvingother agencies
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and non-profit groups. Work with the County of Santa Clara,
Coastal Conservancy, and Navy for planning and implementation
of Moffett section of Bay front Trail. Work with P.O.S.T. and
Portola Valley planning on lannin and implementing a loop trail through
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
3. Complete evaluation of the first phase of the pilot Monte Bello
burn project and, if the data is positive, continue with the
next phase of the project in 1982-83. Continue to seek funding
for the baylands enhancement projects, and begin a comprehensive
grazing study for the Skyline ridge area.
4. Complete revision as appropriate of all land management policies I
and present in a coherent reference form.
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5. Provide pre-acquisition planning necessary for acquisition
decisions.Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Review other agency subdivision plans, zoning changes and
general plan amendments and environmental documents that may
impact District lands.
2. Continue to encourage cooperative development and management
plans (for example, trails) with other local jurisdictions
and special interest groups such as equestrians. Encourage
Palo Alto to provide bridge across San Francisquito Creek and
provide trail north of creek in Baylands.
3. Gather input from user and special interest groups relating
to site use and management.
4. Work with Open Space Acquisition group on review, monitoring,
and other input of leases for Enterprise Subprogram.
5. Develop guidelines for construction and maintenance of District
i trails:
6. Develop and implement other specific Board-approved resource
management plans such as controlled burning, grazing, and
' erosion controls.
7. Prepare specific construction plans and specifications for
development projects and coordinate contracted services.
8. Establish volunteer and intern programs, whenever feasible,
to accomplish special planning projects.
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1982-19_83
DROPPED 9, Make site features available to the handicapped where practical.
10 . Maintain a standardized series of maps and special presentation
materials for all District lands.
11. Prepare appropriate portions of acquisition reports and grant
applications
12. Prepare environmental assessments, environmental impact reports,
or negative declarations as appropriate to District proposals.
Required Staff Resources
70% of time of Land Manager
85% of time of Open Space Planner
85% of time of Environmental Analyst
90% of time of Associate Open Space Planner
20% of time of operations Supervisor
70% of time of Secretary Open Space Management
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1983-1984
Planning, Design and _ ,elopment Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Planning, Design and Development Subprogram is
to provide short term and long range acquisition planning and the
formulation and review of use and management plans, specific site
development plans, and special plans.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Develop, review, and coordinate the implementation of Board
approved use and management plans in accordance with Relative
Site Emphasis Policies, including completion of a planning
study for the Skyline Ridge open Space Preserve.
2. Continue the liaison efforts of multi-jurisdictional projects,
specifically to define the various roles of the District and
other agencies and non-profit groups for the planning and
implementation of the Bayfront Trail.
3. Continue to plan with California Department of Forestry for the
Monte Bello Burn Project and continue with the next phase of the
project.
4. Develop a responsible timetable and plan for reaching decisions
on the disposition of District structures.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1 . Review other agency subdivision plans, zoning changes, general
SAME plan amendmentsand environmental documents that may impact
District lands.
2. Continue to encourage cooperative development and management plans
CHANGE (for example, trails) with other local jurisdictions and special
interest groups such as equestrians.
SAME 3. Gather input from user and special interest groups relating to
site use and management.
SAM4. Work with Open Space Acquisition group on review, monitoring, and
other input of leases for Enterprise Subprogram and land
acquisition referrals.
5. Complete design standards for construction and maintenance of District
CHANGE trails, gates, fencing, signing and other minor improvements.
SAME 6. Develop and implement other specific Board-approved resource
management plans such as grazing, site restoration, and erosion
controls.
SAME 7. Prepare specific construction plans and specifications for development
projects and coordinate contracted services.
CHANGE' Establish volunteer student and intern programs and work with
private organizations, whenever feasible, to accomplish special
planning projects as well as to assist in planning use and
management plans.
NEW 9. Conduct an experiment in conjunction with Public Communications
to measure the level of public awareness and use of District sites.
SAM40' Maintain a standardized series of maps and special presentation
materials for all District lands .
11 . Prepare appropriat ortions of acquisition rt its and grant
SAME applications.
12 . Prepare environmental assessments, environmental impact reports ,
SAME or negative declarations as appropriate to District proposals.
Required Staff Resources
60% of time of Land Manager
85% of time of Open Space Planner
85% of time of Environmental Analyst
90% of time of Associate Open Space Planner
25% of time of Operations Supervisor
60% of time of Secretary - Open Space Management
5% of time of Lead Rangers (3 )
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Operations,- Maintenance, and Volunteer Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Operations, Maintenance, and Volunteer Subprogram
is to provide iesponsible ' stewardship of District lands by providing
those public safety, maintenance, and resource protection services
necessary for the effective management of these lands. Part of
the objective of this subprogram is to increase public education
regarding features and proper use of these lands.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to provide a responsible level of stewardship of District
lands, making most efficient use of available resources, and
accommodate planned increases in public use in accordance with
adopted site emphasis policies.
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Implement approved and funded portions of site use and management
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plan recommendations as scheduled. Complete a comprehensive
maintenance and operations plan for District preserves, including
formalization of the District's preventative maintenance program.
3. Incorporate site hazard identification and mitigation responsi-
bilities into existing patrol and maintenance services. Provide
the planning staff with a detailed facilities analysis and
hazard assessment on newly acquired properties during the
transfer period when responsibilities shift from Open Space
Acquisition to Open Space Management.
4. Conduct a docent interpretive program, focusing on meeting
increasing needs and program demands, using Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve, Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve and other appropriate sites. Continue
to conduct spring wildflower walks at Edgewood. Increase
significantly volunteer support for site development and
maintenance.
5. Oversee structure demolition on the Hassler property and secure
and maintain those buildings that will remain.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Provide an active patrol program focused on educating the public
in the proper use of wildland areas and enforcing District
ordinances.
2 . Continue to provide an active fire management program, including
both fire prevention and suppresion.
3. Assist in implementing the second phase of the pilot fire
DROPPED management plan for the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, subject
to Board approval.
4. Provide after hours call-out services for District sites,
primarily through the operation, subject to Board approval,
of a ranger residence program.
5. Maintain all District lands and facilities to a standard of
appearance and utility in accordance with approved use and
management plans and remove or cover debris from one or more
sites where previous owners and use have resulted in large
debris accumulation.
6. Complete implementation of a formal District maintenance and
ailed review of operations
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vehicle acquisition, deployment, and replacement.
7. Maintain District vehicles, equipment, and field operations
office.
8 . Continue to conduct a docent training program.
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1982-1983
9. Continue ongoing training and development of field operations
staff.
10. utilize volunteers and temporary personnel such as California
DROPPED Conservation Corps, Scouts, and interns for such projects as
trail clearing and litter clean-up. the District
11. Work with planning staff on a master plan for
maintenance yard and possible satellite yard(s) .
12. Monitor increased site use and patterns to provide documented
statistics for future Open Space Management decisions.
Required Staff Resources
30% of time of Land Manager
15% of time of Open Space Planner
15% of time of Environmental Analyst
10% of time of Associate Open Space Planner
80% of time of Operations supervisor
100% of time .of Lead Rangers (3 existing)
100% of time of Rangers (6 existing)
30% of time of Secretary - Open Space Management
100% of time of Coordinator of Volunteer Programs time)
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1983-1984
Operations, Maintenanc. .nd Volunteer Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Operations, Maintenance and Volunteer Subprogram is
to provide responsible stewardship of District lands by furnishing those
public safety, maintenance ,and resource protection services necessary
for the effective management of these lands. An emphasis of this sub-
program is to increase public education regarding natural features
and proper use of these lands, as well as to maximize volunteer support.
Key Projects and Activities
1 . Implement a revised deployment and scheduling program for District
field staff, making the most efficient use of available Open Space
Management resources to accommodate planned increases in public use.
2. Pending Board approval, implement and evaluate the District' s
NEW revised dog policy on select sites.
3. Conduct a docent interpretive program, focusing on meeting increasing
needs and program demands, using Los Trancos Open Space Preserve,
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve, and other sites as guided by Relative Site Emphasis
Policies. Continue to conduct spring wildflower walks at Edgewood.
4. Increase by at least 50% volunteer support for site development
and maintenance by soliciting help from the California Conservation
Corps, County probation crews, and individuals. Develop policies
and project lists to encourage and direct these efforts.
5 . Provide for securing of the buildings on Mt. Umunhum while planning
for their disposition. Provide for structure demolition or security,
under Board direction, of the buildings on the Hassler, Coal Creek,
Monte Bello, Mt. Melville, and Rancho San Antonio sites'.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Provide an active patrol program focused on educating the public in
SAME the proper use of wildland areas and on enforcing District ordinances.
2. Continue to provide an active fire management program, including
, REWORDED both fire prevention and suppression and assistance in implementing
the controlled burning program.
3. Implement approved and funded portions of site use and management
( MOVED plan recommendations as scheduled, concentrating on site protection
FROM KEY and maintenance projects as the highest priority.
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Z 4. Provide after hours call-out services for District sites, primarily
'-` through the operation of a ranger residence program.
3w 5. Maintain all District lands and facilities to a standard of appearance
and utility in accordance with approved use and management plans and
z remove or cover debris from sites where previous owners and use have
ZL' resulted in large debris accumulation.
NEW 6. Develop guidelines for a volunteer patrol program in conjunction
with the Mid-peninsula Trails Council for Board consideration.
7 . Maintain District vehicles, equipment, and field operations office.
8 . Continue to conduct a docent training program.
9. Continue ongoing training and development of field operations staff.
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10. Implement approved ource management plans, luding Russian
NEW Ridge, Windy Hill, and 1114onte Bello grazing plans and Monte Bello
and Manzanita Ridge restoration and erosion control plans.
11. Continue working with planning staff on a master plan for the District
! SAME field office and maintenance yard and possible satellite yard (s) .
12 . Monitor increased site use and patterns to provide documented
I SAME statistics for future Open Space Management decisions.
13. Continue to work with neighboring agencies to develop additional
NEW shared maintenance and/or patrol agreements, including for the
District' s baylands properties.
Required Staff Resources
40% of time of Land Manager
15% of time of Open Space Planner
15% of time of Environmental Analyst
10% of time of Associate Open Space Planner
75% of time of Operations Supervisor
95% of time of Lead Rangers (3 )
100% of time of Rangers (6)
40% of time of Secretary - Open Space Management
100% of time of Coordinator of Volunteer Programs time)
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND
GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Public Participation and Education
B. Public and Private Liaison
C. Media
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To Implement the {
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will educate and make clearly
visible to the public the purposes and actions
of the District, and will actively encourage
public communications and involvement in District
activities.
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1982-1983
Public Participation and Education Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public Participation and Education Subprogram
is to broaden, usinq the loth Anniversary as a focal point, the Dis-
trict's informational campaign with the aim of clearly communicating
the District's programs, goals, and progress to its constituency in
order to generate greater public education and involvement.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Produce a special loth Anniversary progress report and provide
for mass public distribution.
2. Print and distribute two issues of Openspace, one of which is a
special loth Anniversary issue in early fall, 1982, and increase
distribution by 50%.
3. Hold at least one event commemorating the District's loth Anniver-
sary.
4. Publish informational brochure based on site emphasis policy
for distribution by November, 1982.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Continue program of public presentations and displays for
community and school groups. Continue working with docents and
r others on new slide shows and display materials using the loth
Anniversary as a focal point. Continue efforts to evaluate the
most effective kinds of presentations or displays.
2. Publicize availability of District sites at a level consistent
with- the Board's site emphasis policy, when adopted.
3. Publicize the Docent Program on selected District sites in
accordance with site emphasis policy.
4. Hold occasional public hearings on important matters, inviting
public comments.
5. Issue updated versions of District fact sheets, as needed.
I, Required Staff Resour
ces
45% of time (13 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
40% of time (8 hours per week) of Public Communications Aide
(1/2 time)
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1983-1984
Public Participation -J Education Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public Participation and Education Subprogram
is to generate greater public awareness, involvement, and support
of the District through a continuing campaign to inform and educate
the constituency about the District' s sites; programs, and goals.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Develop, in cooperation with the Open Space Management Program,
an experiment designed to measure the impact of a specific
informational effort on public awareness and use of one or more
District sites.
2. Print and distribute three issues of the Openspace newsletter
and obtain- additional outside funding to increase distribution
by 50%.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Continue program of public presentations for community and
school groups. Continue working with docents and others on
CHANGE new slide shows and display materials. Continue efforts to
evaluate the most effective kinds of presentations.
2. Publicize availability of District sites at a level consistent
with the Board' s policy for the relative emphasis of District
sites.
P 0 3. Publicize the Docent Program on selected District sites in accordance
ZI with�-the- Board' s policy for the relative emphasis of District sites.
4. Hold occasional public hearings on importakt matters, inviting
public comments.
5. Issue updated versions of various fact sheets, as needed.
6. Continue to schedule the "Celebrate Open Space" Exhibit in various
NEW locations on a regular basis , updating the materials as necessary.
Required Staff Resources
45% of time (13 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator (3/4 tuna)
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Aide (3/4 time)
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1982-1983
Public and Private Liaison Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public and Private Liaison Subprogram is
to work with other public agencies and private organizations to
secure legislative remedies to the problems created by reduced
levels of funding and to complete projects of mutual concern.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Accomplish priority items for fiscal year in District's Legis-
lative Program utilizing services of Legislative Consultant.
2. Involve other agencies and organizations in the District's
10th Anniversary observance.
3. Continue the rotating schedule of informational presentations
to public agencies and private organizations with particular
emphasis on county and city planning departments and city councils
that Board members consider top priority and where they are able
to participate.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain regular contact with officials of other agencies and
private organizations for the exchange of information, coopera-
tion on special projects, and participation in specialevents
such as conferences and seminars in order to inform the District
staff and Board on current issues.
2. Continue to work with legislators, legislative committees, State
and federal administrators, other agencies, private organizations,
and interested citizens for information and action regarding
State legislation and specific local issues.
3. Continue contact and cooperation with staff and- officials of
other regional park and open space districts for the purpose
of exchanging information and technical expertise.
4. Maintain up-to-date address files of government officials,
private organizations, interested groups, and citizens to be used
for distribution of newsletter and other pertinent materials and
information.
5. Communicate with San Mateo County elected officials regarding II
private development proposals, proposed rezonings, trail
ACCOMPLISHED dedication ordinances, and enhanced protection of the Skyline
Scenic Corridor.
Required Staff Reources-
15% of time ( 5 hours per week) of Communications Coordinator
1 (3/4 time)
40% of time (8 hours per week) of Public Communications Aide
. (1/2 time)
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1983-1984
Public and Private Lj--.Lson Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public and Private Liaison Subprogram is to
inform other public agencies and private organizations about the
District, and to secure legislation to protect the District' s funding
and otherwise aid in the accomplishment of the District' s goals.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Accomplish priority items for fiscal year in District' s Legis-
lative Program utilizing services of Legislative Consultant.
2. Conduct a bus tour of District lands for public officials.
3. Hold joint meeting of MROSD Board with San Mateo County Parks
and Recreation Commission.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain regular contact with officials of other agencies and
private organizations for the exchange of information, coopera-
tion on special projects, and participation in special events
such as conferences and seminars in order to inform the District
staff and Board on current issues.
2. Continue to work with legislators, legislative committees, State
and federal administrators, other agencies, private organizations,
and interested citizens for information and action regarding
State legislation and specific local issues.
3. Continue contact and cooperation with staff and officials of
other regional park and open space districts for the purpose of
exchanging information and technical expertise.
4. Maintain up-to-date address files of government officials,
CHANGE private organizations, interested groups, and citizens to be used
for distribution of newsletter and other pertinent materials and
information. Put mailing lists on District' s computer, if
purchased.
5. Continue the rotating schedule of informational presentations to
FORMER public agencies and private organizations with particular
KEY emphasis on county and city planning departments and city councils
PROJECT that Board members consider top priority and where they are
able to participate.
NEW 6. Send information about the District to newly elected or appointed
officials in a timely fashion.
Required Staff Resources
15% of time (5 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator (3/4 time)
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Aide (3/4 time)
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Media Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Media Subprogram is to incorporate the District's
loth Anniversary into a continuing campaign to increase public
awareness of the District through news stories and features in the
press and other media as appropriate.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue regular communications with the media in accordance with
the District's policy statement regarding open information and
cooperation.
2. Prepare special materials for the media related to the District's
loth Anniversary celebration.
3. Develop and implement procedures for encouraging public use of
District sites in accordance with site emphasis policy guidelines
and the Open Space Management budget.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Continue the regular reading, clipping, and circulating of news-
paper and magazine articles, utilizing volunteer help whenever
possible.
2. Continue to publicize the District in magazines, park and
recreation publications, and environmental newsletters in
accordance with Board policy.
3. Continue to respond to radio and television station information
requests. Continue occasional public service announcements on
radio or TV to increase public awareness of the District as
appropriate.
Reguired Staff Resources
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
20% of time (4 hours per week) of Public Communications Aide
(1/2 time)
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Media Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Media Subprogram is to inform the public about
the District' s activities through news stories and features in the
press and other media as appropriate.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue regular communications with the media in accordance with
the District' s policy statement regarding open information and
cooperation.
2. Continue development
and implementation of procedures for publi-
cizing selected sites in accordance with site emphasis policies.
3. Arrange for at least two TV news spots about the District' s
activities.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Continue the regular reading, clipping, and circulating of news-
SAME paper and magazine articles, utilizing volunteer help whenever
possible.
2. Continue to publicize the District in magazines, park and recrea-
SAME tion publications, and environmental newsletters in accordance
with Board policy.
3. Continue to respond to radio and television station information
CHANGE requests. Air at least one public service announcement on radio
or TV to increase public awareness of the District.
4. Issue special news releases to announce unique projects or
NEW activities as appropriate.
Required Staff Resources
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
20% of time (6 hours per week) of Public Communications Aide (3/4 time)
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The staff of the District will administer
the affairs of the District on behalf of
the public so as to maximize accomplishment
of the goals of the District within existing
financial and other constraints.
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General Managemen- 'Id Program Support
Objective
The objective of General Management and Program Support is to provide
overall coordination, direction, and an administrative base for all
District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's
policies and directives.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Provide necessary interpretation, coordination, direction, and
administrative base, including on-going review and updating of
personnel-related matters, for District's staff and programs
in order to carry out Board policies, Action Plan, and specific
actions according to written and unwritten Board priorities.
2. Forecast future revenues and develop strategies to provide
necessary funding to carry out the Board's programs and
priorities, including issuance of new note issue, if feasible
and financially sound to do so.
3. Provide required functions for the election of District direc-
tors in Wards 1, 2, 5, and 6.
4. Continue to promote an atmosphere conducive to generating a
creative team effort, including one staff workshop retreat
and one all-staff "event" in conjunction with the District's
Tenth Anniversary celebrations.
Other I Typical Projects and Activities
1. Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by State law
2 Update Action Plan, prepare annual budget, andd --coordinate program
evaluations for Action Plan progress.
3. Provide financial management and accounting, including investment of
temporarily idle funds.-
4. Administer, personnel functions such as Unemployment Insurance ane-
Workers' Compensation; provide orientation to new employees; review,
as appropriate, employee benefits, salary ranges, job descriptions,
and administrative and personnel policies.
5. Continue evaluation of overall organizational structure and staffing
requirements.
6. Continue to provide, as authorized by Board, immediate office space
needs and work with Office Space Committee to discuss long term loca-
tion of the' District office and the question of- buying versus renting
buying
iHOPE TO BE7. Study the potential uses for a microcomputer and do a cost/benefit
� COMPLETED BY analysis to determine whether the District should lease or purchase
JUNE 30 a microcomputer for word processing and other uses.
Required Staff Resources
Personnel below work on all programs:
General Manager
Legal Counsel (Dart-time under retainer)
Controller (1/4 time)
Administrative Assistant
Secretary to the General Manager *
Accounting Specialist
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1983-1984
General Management and Program Support
Objective
The objective of General Management and Program Support is to provide
overall coordination, direction, and administrative base for all
District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the
Board' s policies and directives.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Provide necessary interpretation, coordination, direction, and
administrative base, including on-going review and updating of
personnel-related matters, for District's staff and programs in
order to carry out Board policies, Action Plan, and specific
actions according to written and unwritten Board priorities.
2. Study future staffing needs for administration.
3. Continue to promote an atmosphere conducive to generating a
creative team effort, including at least one staff workshop
retreat.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
SAME I . Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by State law.
2 . Update Action Plan, prepare and monitor annual budget, and coordinate
!REWORDED program evaluations for Action Plan progress.
3. Provide financial management and accounting, including investment
of temporarily idle funds
4 . Administer personnel functions such as Unemployment Insurance and
Workers ' Compensation; provide orientation to new employees; review,
as appropriate, employee benefits, salary ranges, job descriptions,
and administrative and personnel policies.
5. Continue evaluation of ,overall organizational structure and staffing
requirements.
6. Work with Office Space Committee to discuss long term location of
�REWORDED the District office and the question of buying versus renting.
NEW 7. Implement computer system if acquired.
Required Staff Resources
Personnel below work on all programs:
General Manager
Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer)
Controller (1/4 time)
Administrative Assistant
Secretary to the General Manager
Accounting Specialist
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NIDPENMSU.LA REGIOVAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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H. Grench, General Manager
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DATED:
2/22/83
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` AB 2 8 X "Compliments Of
(Robinson, V a s c o n c e l I o s) California Advocates"
(Co-Authors Alquist , Beverly)'
AB 28X implements many of the Administration ' s Phase I Budget
Options for reducing the 1982-83 budget deficit . Specifically,
the bill contains provisions which expand the Treasurer ' s borrow-
ing authority, reduce capital outlay and other programs , make
specified transfers and reversions to the General Fund, acceler-
ate collection of certain taxes , and provides for a sales tax
increase if 1983-84 budget revenues are lower than anticipated .
1 . Mutually Agreed Upon Preamble
a) The 1982-83 deficit will not be financed by significant
cuts in the Governor ' s 1983-84 Budget .
b) All borrowing to finance the 1982-83 deficit shall be
repaid by the end of the 1983-84 fiscal year .
c) A temporary tax increase would be levied if the revenues
are not sufficient to finance the Governor' s 1983-84
Budget and repay the borrowing.
d) Nothing in the statute shall be construed to limit the
Governor or the Legislature from carrying out their
constitutional and statutory duties .es .
2 . SHORT TERM BORROWING
Existing law permits the state to temporarily borrow money
by issuing interest-bearing registered warrants . The warrant
may be issued upon authorization by the Pooled Money Invest-
ment Board and at the rate of interest fixed by the board.
AB 28X authorizes the State Controller to make demands against
General Fund appropriations under the following circumstances :
a) There are sufficient funds in the General Fund to meet
immediate requirements .
b) Internal borrowing from other funds is insufficient to
meet General Fund requirements .
c) The Controller ' s estimate of General Fund income for
the year will be sufficient to pay the demand in the
same fiscal year.
3 . BALANCED BUDGET
AB 28X includes a policy statement that the annual Budget Act
not provide for expenditures in excess of projected revenues .
If revised estimates of expenditures or revenues show that
estimated expenditures will exceed revenues , it is intended
that revenues be increased or expenditured reduced, or both,
to ensure that expenditures do not exceed revenues .
4 . STANDBY TEMPORARY SALES TAX
AB 28X provides for a temporary 1 � 'sales tax increase if one
of the following conditions occurs :
a) Actual revenues as reviewed on October 10 , 1983 are not
according to the projection contained in the 1983-84
budget (allowing for a $150 million cushion) . In addition ,
adjustments will be made for legislative changes to the
Governor ' s Budget and for improved economic conditions .
The review is based on total 1983-84 revenue of at least
$22 . 7 billion .
b) If,, in January 1984 ,, the revenue/expenditure estimates
for the 1983-84 year will produce a reserve less than
S100 million on June 30 , 1984 .
Comment- If imposed , the 1� sales tax will stay in effect
long enough to raise revenues to make up the shortfall .
The tax will then be reduced to its current level , and at
a later time the tax will be automatically reduced by
either one-half, or one-cent , depending on the economic
condition of the State. In either case, the reduction will
stay in effect long enough to pay back the same amount of
tax realized by the tax increase.
5 . DEFICIT REPAYMENT
A special reserve account will be established to retire the
1982-83 deficit as determined by the Department of Finance,
Each quarter , a pro-rata share of the surplus will be
desposited into the account. Money in this special account
shall be appropriated to pay the deficit on May 31 , 1984 .
6 . ACCELERATED TAX COLLECTIONS
AB 28X accelerates the collection of the following taxes :
a) Sales Taxes - Increases from 90 to 95 percent the amount
of tax liability that must be paid when prepayments
are made for the second quarter of the year ($35 million) .
b) Personal Income Tax Withholding - Requires employers
W o—
currently remit withheld taxes on a monthly/half
monthly basis to remit collections for four additional
days four times a year ($38 million) .
c) . Bank and Corporation Tax Prepayments - Increases from
T-0--t—o-T0 percent the amount of tax liability that must
be paid when prepayments are made ($23 million) .
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d) Interest on Late Taxes - Increases the interest rate
charged on late tax payments from 14 to 16 percent for
1983 and requires interest to be compounded daily beginning
July 1 , 1983 . New interest ra.te would be computed twice
a year ($16 million) .
e) Letter Refunds - repeals existing provision for corpor-
ations _t_o_appTy for a refund of overpayments of estimated
taxes before a final return is filed ($36 million) .
7. SCHOOL APPORTIONMENTS
AB 28X provides for a $58 million reduction in K-12 school
apportionments and $11 million reduction on Community College
apportionments based on the reduction in retirement contri-
butions made by the PERS Board. In December 1982 Districts
were notified that their contributions to PERS for classified
employees (non-teaching personnel) were reduced. The 1982-83
level of state funding did not recognize this reduction.
8 . CAPITAL OUTLAY
AB 28X:
a) Reverts $50 million of the unencumbered balance of the
Capital Outlay Fund for Public Higher Education (COFPHE) ,
Energy and Resources Fund, (ERF) , State Parks and Recreation
Fund, Special Account for Capital Outlay (SAFCO) , and the
Off-Highway Vehicle Fund.
Legislative intent language is included that appropriations
for projects for fire , life safety and those which are
substantially underway not be transferred .
b) Eliminates transfer of $65 million from the General Fund
to the State School Deferred Maintenance Fund . The payments
received, from school districts for repaying their school
building aid loans in excess of the funds needed to service
the state bonds are transferred from the General Fund to the
State School Deferred Maintenance Fund. This transfer would
not be made in 1982-83 . Those funds certified by the
Director of Finance as being necessary to fund existing
valid contracts on January 25 , 1983 shall not be transferred.
c) Transfers $90 million from the unencumbered balance of the
State School Building Lease-Purchase Fund to the General
Fund. These funds would be replaced by the bond funds
authorized by Proposition I of the November 1982 General
Election.
Comments : The Treasurer has placed a moratorium on the
sale of general obligation bonds until the State ' s fiscal
problems are alleviated. Only $40 million of the State
School Building Lease-Purchase Fund is unencumbered. If
the moratorium on the sale of bonds is not lifted, the
transfer to the General Fund would be limited to $40 million.
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d) Transfers the unencumbered balance of various Department
of Corrections capital outlay appropriations totalling
$9 .9 million from SAFCO to the General Fund. These funds
would be replaced by the bond funds authorised in the
November 1982 General Election.
9 . REDUCTIONS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AB 28X:
a) Reduces subventions to cities by $14 . 5 million in 1982 -83
by reducing remaining, vehicle license fee, cigarette tax ,
open space , and bank tax (LARF) subventions to each city-
by the lesser of remaining subventions or remaining net
bail -out capped by population.
Comments : The bill would not result in "reverse bail-out"
to any city.
b) Reduces subventions to counties by $14 . 5 million in 1982-83
by reducing remaining vehicle license fee , cigarette tax ,
open space , and bank tax- (LARF) subventions in proportion
to the reduction made in the 1982-83 budget , capped by
remaining net bailout and population.
10 . TRANSPORTATION
AB 281 :
a) Reduces from $90 million to $70 million the appropriation
from the Transportation Planning and Development Account
for local assistance-.
b) Cancels the $6 million from the General Fund to the Ride-
sharing and Alternative Transportation Fund in 1982-83 .
c) Provides that the State Highway Account in the State Trans-
portation Fund repay the General Fund in 1982-83 for a loan
of $12 . 5 million made to the California Toll Bridge Authority
in 1955 . This loan was originally to be repaid by the Toll
Bridge Authority over a three-year period beginning in
1983-84 .
11 . OTHER TRANSFERS AND REVERSIONS
AB 2SX :
a) Requires the reversion of $6 million in excess funds for
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) as of June 30 , 1982 ,
to the General Fund.
b) Requires the reversion of $4 ,639 ,000 of the unencumbered
balance of funds appropriated for support of the Employment
Development Department .
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• c) Requires the reversion of $1 million of the unencumbered
balance of funds appropriated for support of the California
Youth Authority.
d) Requires the reversion of Special Needs and Priorities (SNAP)
funds , not to exceed funds recoverable from prior fiscal
year appropriations , up to a maximum of $5 . 2 million.
e) Transfers $600 ,000 from the unencumbered balance of the
Renewable Resources Investment Fund to the General Fund.
f) Transfers $48 . 8 million from the State Emergency Telephone
Number Account to the General Fund . States legislative
intent that those funds shall be replenished at whatever
time the funds are needed.
g) Transfers $400 ,000 from the unappropriated surplus in the
Surface Mining and Reclamation Account to the General Fund.
h) Reverts $1. 5 million of the unencumbered balance of the
appropriation for support of the Public Utilities Commission
(PUC) and appropriates $1 . 5 million of surplus energy sur-
charge revenues from the State Energy Resources Conservation
and Development Special Account to the PUC for support .
i) Deletes the January 1,, 1983 sunset date which would have
eliminated the requirement that counties provide health
transportation services with the county social services
block grant . This provision has no fiscal impact on the
statefs General Fund.
12 . THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM COURT SUIT
AB 28X provides for a method for repaying PERS if the Supreme
Court rules against the state for actions taken in 1981. In
effect , the state ' s contribution rate would be adjusted for a
year period in order to implement the courts final ruling.
Prepared by Fiscal Staffs of:
Senate President Pro Tempore
and
Senate Minority Leader
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February 16 , 1983
1982-83 GENERAL FUND FISCAL EFFECT
(millions)
I. General Provisions
1. Expand Treasurer' s borrowing authority Possible savings
in administrative
and interest costs
11 . Reductions in Capital Outlay and Other Programs
1 . Revert Capital Outlay Funds $ 50 .0
2 . Suspend School Maintenance Funding 65 . 0
3 . Substitute Bond Funds for School
Tidelands Construction Funds 90 . 0
III. Transfers to the General Fund
1 . Renewable Resources Investment Fund 0 . 6
2 . Emergency Telephone (911) Account 48 . 8
3 . Special Account for Capital Outlay 9 . 9
(Corrections)
4 . California Toll Bridge Authority 12 . 5
5 . Surface Mining and Reclamation. Account 0 .4
6 . Transportation Planning and Development
Account 20 . 0
7. Ridesharing and Alternative Transportation
Fund 6 .0
IV. Reductions in Selected General Fund Programs
1 . Welfare Programs 6 . 0
2 . Health Programs 5 . 2
3 . Employment Programs 4 . 6
4 . Education Programs 69 . 0
5 . General Government 2 . 5
6 . Local Government Fiscal Relief 29 . 0
V. Accelerated Collection of Taxes
1 . Sales Tax 35 . 0
2 . Personal Income Tax Withholding 38 . 0
3 . Bank and Corporation Tax Prepayments 23 . 0
4 . Interest on Late Taxes 16 . 0
S . Letter Refunds 36 . 0
Total , AB 28X Impact $567
Governor' s Executive Order #1 70 . 0
Total , Phase I Program $637 . 5
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 15 , 1983
TO: Board and Staff
FROM: D. -H2�nsen, Land Manager, and C. Britton, Land Acquisition
Manager
SUBJECT: Property Acquisition: Manzanita Ridcxe Open Space Preserve -
21 . 5 acres
The District his acquired P.M. & Associates Property
(name of property)
as of January 28, 1983.
(date)
A map of the property is attached for your reference.
NOTE:
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 14 , 1983
TO: Board and Staff
FROM: D. �Hansen, Land Manager, and C. Britton, Land Acquisition
Manager
SUBJECT: Property Acquisition: Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open
Space Preserve - 33. 25 acres
The District his acquired
tnab& of property
as of February 7 1983
(date)
A map of the property is attached for your reference.
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MIDPENINSUTA REGTtNAL MEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y.I.
DATED: 2/l8/$3
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
February 17, 1983
Senator Daniel McCorquodale
California State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Senator McCorquodale:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District strongly
supports SB 203 which would remove a cloud over the needed
disbursement of 1980 Park Bond Act funds.
Local agencies expected to have and need the normal three
year time frame to complete project applications.
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There is another parks funding problem of direct concern
to our District and about 160 other parks agencies around
the State; namely, frozen Roberti-Z 'berg General Fund
appropriations in 1981. The attached position paper ex-
plains that situation. We would welcome your assistance
in solving that problem. Our Legislative Consultant in
Sacramento, Ralph Heim, will be discussing the matter with
you.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
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/cc: MROSD Board of Directors
R. Heim
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine gutty,Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S Bishop.Edward G.Shelley.Harry A Turner.Daniel G.Viendin
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPICE DISTRICT
ROBERTI-Z•BERG FUNDING PROBLEM
The Situation: In fiscal year 1981--82 the Legislature appropriated
$10,000,000 from the General Fund for the Roberti--Z'berg Urban Park,
Recreation and Open Space Fund, in September 1981 (well before the
deadline for submission of grant requests) the Governor placed a
freeze on encumbrance of the remaining funds after about $2,000 ,000
had already been encumbered by means of signed contracts with local
agencies. The remaining $8,000,000 later reverted to the Genera].
Fund by act of the Legislature. According to the State Department
of Parks and Recreation,, -of the 200 to 210 agencies eligible for
funding, 40 to 50 .of these encumbered their funds_The Problem: The problem for about 160 agencies is that they re--
ceived no funding and were therefore not treated equitably_
The Solution: The State should appropri.ate. $8,000,000 for those '
agencies that had not encumbered funds prior to the September 1981
freeze. j .
Claims 83-4
`eeting 83-5
ebruary 23,1983
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
# Amount Name Description
4688 $ 405.00 Alfred H. Truesdell and Debt Service-Rongey Property
Karen Truesdell
4689 25. 33 B & H Equipment/Camden Field Equipment Repairs
Rentals
4690 52. 75 L. Craig Britton Out-of-Town Meeting Expense
4691 65.15 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Antonio
4692 7.46 Crest Copies Map Duplication
4693 23- 882.15 Frahm,Edler and Cannis Consulting Service-Acquisition
4694 15.40 The Frog Pond Meal Conference
4695 330. 65 Harfst Associates ,Inc. Computer Service-Budget acid December
Expenses
4696 199. 80 Honeywell Protection Burglar Alarm-Ranger Office
Services
I4697 15.65 Ellie Huggins Refreshments for Photography Workshop
'4698 12.00 ' Meredith Newspapers Subscription-Sunnyvale Scribe
4699 34.42 Minton' s Lumber & Supply Sign Repairs-Coal Creek and Saratoga
Gap Open Space Preserves
4700 30. 89 Postal Instant Press Printing-Informational Cards for 10th
Anniversary Exhibit
4701 50.55 PG and E Utilities-Electricity
4702 122.00 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
'4703 18.10 Norney's Miscellaneous Office Supplies
4704 111. 11 Orchard Supply Hardware Miscellaneous Field Supplies
4705 125.00 Steve Rasmussen Partial Refund of Security Deposit
4706 69. 22 Scribner Graphic Press loth Anniversary Posters
4707 500.00 U.S. Postmaster Postage for Meter
4708 63. 32 Union Oil Gas for District Vehicles
4709 97.57 Rich Voss Road Repairs-Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve
4710 63.60 Alice Watt Private Vehicle Expense
' 4711 525.09 Xerox Maintenance and Installment Payment-
January
4712 58.58 ZZZ Sanitation Co. Portable Toilets-Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve
4713 85 ,000.00 First American Title DePew Acquisition
Guaranty Co.
Meeting 83-5
February 23,1983
Revised
Amount Name Description
714 $650 ,000.00 First American Title Acquisition-Rancho Canada de
Insurance Co. Verde
r715 150.00 Dennis Danielson Educational Assistance
W16 139.43 Petty Cash Private Vehicle Expense,Meal
Conferences ,Miscellaneous Office
Supplies ,and Miscellaneous Truck
Equipment .