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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19830223 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 83-05 opMeeting 83-5 IOle 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 Alt, A• 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. Meeting 83-3 Page three 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. Meeting 83-3 Page four 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 Meeting 83- B ZZ 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 `- I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-5 Feb. 23, 1983 I n nn I Stanley T ilstone, NO., 25 NORTH 14TH STREET I SAN JOSE, CALIF. 95112 _ I TELEPHONE295.2356 I ` I I I � I P A-r I f� r- I 1 I I r� I � I I MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 745 DISTEL DRIVE, LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 r E B 1 983 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. a S�.� .erely, Ela' e n Mo ne E� e 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 . . . ti� i WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-5 Feb. 23 , 1983 i I I i MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT `. i �i 5 L�' ti+~'"'� U•S.YtJ�j++� ; 375 DISTEL CIRCLE, STE. D-1 OPEN SPAC LOS ALTOS, CALIF. 94022 I FOR ROOM TO BREATHE 1195730 John Rakich 11835 Upland titi'ay iY1444Li Cupertino, CA 95014 February 9, 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1.LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 I 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 W. I 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. I � II I 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 ✓�T� H. Earl Harris Donna R. Harris ffr r a - cc./ Board of Directors MPROD J nnifer A. Harris Herb Grinch ALANCRANSTON WRITTEN CON NICATION CALIFORNIA Meetlnt J-5 Feb. 23, 1983 ,Z Cnif eb Zf of es 'Senctle WASHINGTON.D.C. 20510 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 g Y 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 . 2 Many thanks for writing. I 'm glad to hear from you. Since , Alan r n-' M-83-20 (Meetincr 83-5 i Feb. 23 , 1983) 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. M-83-22 Page two 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. FEB 7 1933 FEINN, GRAY & HERTERICH t N s !t RA C E BROKERS 314 LYTTON AVENUE PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94302 YOta&vr TELEPHONE 328-7300 ! XN NT 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 NRM/bb .. J Jt Vie 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. two 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 ? e da s leash - w 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 .�.� .... �.. .ter 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 ------ -Russian Rid- -------------------------------------------------------------- Ri dge 20.6 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 I II St. Crk. " Ins Skyline Manzazita Manzanita S. Mateo Nature W'mill ?reserve Wnt. Gulch Coal Creek Trancos Tho--ood Wirdy Hill Foothills RSA M. Bello Picchetti &Gap Lcng Ridge Russ.Ridge Ridge FCC6P El Sereno Kennedy Limekiln Baylands Study Arer pasture 3 3 1Q a zveUser17, Density � ) , Z I I Z ( tJ E c ticn Programs ? 541 4 13 4 3 t 2 I ' 2 i ( 2 2, 1 ,3 2,3�2 ) ) I )Z -ram i l cr.al Nature t, St ��' �� I , Z 2� ( )3 5,5!�' 2J IrZ �-) 3)3 2, ► ,� �,5,� 5, � � 3,3,3 .�+rri;'s vt3J2 2, 2J3 A acent17,I � I ,��isdictias -- - A� �7 fit, /� G� Z �ysitivewildlife Z (� Y G 7i �' .� �' ' Z �j ri 1� �j 4- I ) *3,3 ± ?5 �) : � Z ) � vrT )"r 5) 3J35)C� J, ail Width �� L ) �J L )2 , � f ) Jr� 11 ,�,n 2 }I L 1) , 5, ?etrol Coverage �, ' ✓ q' v I 3 J Z > J JZ I I v i ? ",�) �� 3 2, �5 j �J q' 2►2 'I 5 t� ✓ - 5 5 1� .�,-�r ic.altural Leases t ) I '� I I q { I ,3 1 I `>, 5 ► t 2 'L �� , - �. ! 1 3 5 < 3 3 '� 1 , 1 3 ! 1, Z 1 I, 2 I 12 t i / 3 — r5 2� I6 16 21 ?� 2731 Id �;> ^� 26 r ,�5 23 �yJ� ,=� V1, J7Z D12 1 I7)25 21J 21J3n 17,2+,Z )5)l6)25 la-! 16,22 15 IT ZJ "121z jL,��31 � � L scoREs J r , J ) , , -- - �1,^s scosEs tq tq.l7 Z� 22.b 1r1.3 (7.3 31 27.3 Z� Campatibility Rating Legend: 1, host compatible 2. Sam%bat carpatible 3. Mixed carpatibility 4. Most often unca-patible 5. Highly Lnc patible a I I J 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 A use areas. c. are permitted only in designated areas of the following preserves: Fremont Older ( road and hayfield trail and excluding wooded areas Russian Ridge I - 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. I I i a 1 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. V 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- Page two 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. P Y 2 . Topography, Geolo and Natural Landscape. The site is composed QY P 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. R-83-8 Page two 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 T 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. R-83-8 Page three 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. i 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. i I fT"F-rT-T-T' • • x �ar ■ ■ ■ • ■ a ■ . • • -T.fy ■,•�s f ■ a a 7 xi • ■ ■ ■�w • • • ■ . . s a-e • • a IS • • • • • • ■ s a • >, s • s • a • s • • .I a _ _ FLU • ql tt NOW WNS • f • ■ • \ U � s � r s �� +� ) • a fr•■3 x .T ■�J 1 Y ,f ! 7-J J � J � i • T ! .F ] J..�.Y 1 s 3 ] 1 • •f S ♦ ■ �) f • •I • . ■ ■ • f i i • 1�t�■ • •� • • -• ■ K R-83-7 (Meeting 83-5 February 23, 1983) cow 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 R-83-7 Page two 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 R-83-7 Page three 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) R-83-7 Page four 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. i i i �i 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. 1 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 2 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. - > �i P4 3. Explore additional methods to project open space lands for 'less 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- Pe. ship with title companies and other information sources :=) 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 3 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 4 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- P4 ship with title companies.- and other information sources W 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 3 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 _ 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 P P g appraisal system for use in cost estimation and a II cn� Y P analysis. P �H C9 a�a 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 5 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 6 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. I 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. i 1 5. Investigate alternative lease arrangements 'for enterprise accounts, , 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 7 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. I I 8 1982-1983 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 7 P 7 g 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. r 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. 9 Planning, Design,, and Development Subprogram Page two 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 10 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 ) i 12 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. 2. PP Implement approved and funded portions of site use and management P 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 op erations tan inclu ding d DROPPED P P g et P vehicle acquisition, deployment, and replacement. 7. Maintain District vehicles, equipment, and field operations office. 8 . Continue to conduct a docent training program. 13 ­6 erations , Maintenance, ' age Lwo 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) 14 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. : PROJECTS P 7 g P Y 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. 15 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) II 16 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON PROGRAM Subprograms A. Public Participation and Education B. Public and Private Liaison C. Media I 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. 17 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) I 18 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) 19 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) 20 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) 21 1982-1983 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) 22 I 1983-1984 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) 23 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. 24 1982-1983 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 25 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 26 t I � V. 1 NIDPENMSU.LA REGIOVAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT I TO: Board of Directors ( FROM: H. Grench, General Manager I SUBJECT: F.Y. I. I DATED: 2/22/83 I i i i) i I I bruary 16, 1983 ` 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) . -2- 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. -3- 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 . -4- • 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 -5- 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 -6- V, 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: 1*40 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. i NOTE: I N 0-0 r MIDPENINSUTA REGTtNAL MEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I. DATED: 2/l8/$3 m i 4eO 0`» 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. r 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 HG:ej Enc. /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 *! December 22, 1982 ,.ter �ti 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 .