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19920408 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 92-09
Open Space Meeting 92-9 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS A G E N D A 7 :30 P.M. 201 San Antonio Circle Wednesday Building C - Suite 135 April 8 , 1992 Mountain View, Calif . (7 :30) * ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public** ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- R. McKibbin APPROVAL OF MINUTES ***February 26, 1992 (Consent Item) ***March 24 , 1992 (Consent Item) ***March 25, 1992 (Consent Item) *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7 :45) 1 . Review of Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve -- M. Gundert (9:15) 2. Adoption of Revised Interim Guidelines to Distribute Brochures from Other Organizations on the District ' s Preserves -- C. Britton (9:25) *** 3. Addition of Apache Pools, Inc. Property to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve R. McKibbin (Consent Item) 4 . Scheduling of Special Meeting for Performance Evaluations of Controller and Legal Counsel R. McKibbin INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff CLAIMS %Consent Item) CLOSED SESSION (Litigation, Land Negotiations, Labor Negotiations, and Personnel Matters) ADJOURNMENT *NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. Please fill out the speaker's form so your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. *-** All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar for separate discussion. A member of the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS The Twentieth Anniversary Comittee will meet Wednesday, April 8, 1992 beginning at 2:00 P.N. at the District Office. The purpose of the meeting will be to plan events in celebration of the District 's twentieth anniversary. Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 26 , 1992 MINUTES I . ROLL CALL President Robert McKibbin called the meeting to order at 7 : 32 P .M. Members Present : Ginny Babbitt , Richard Bishop, Betsy Crowder, Kay Duffy, Nonette Hanko, and Robert McKibbin. Teena Henshaw arrived later during the meeting. Personnel Present: Herbert, Grench, Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes , Mary Hale, John Escobar, Del Woods , Mary Gundert, Ruth Blanchard, and Deborah Zucker. IT . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS D. Zucker stated that the Board had received a letter dated February 8 , 1992 from Elizabeth Kaplan, 816 San Francisco Court, Stanford, requesting that the Hamm' s Gulch Trail at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve be opened to dogs on leash. She stated that a draft response was attached for Board approval . The response was approved by Board consensus . ITT . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jobst Brandt , 351 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, addressed the Board about maintenance of Alpine Road and the recent rain damage to the road. He expressed his preference that the District , instead of the County of San Mateo, maintain the road. R . Bishop stated that the District did not have jurisdiction over Alpine Road and suggested that Mr. Brandt discuss the road ' s maintenance with David Christy at San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Department. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA R. McKibbin stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. V. BOARD BUSINESS A. Completion of Annexation to the District of Land in Santa Cruz County (Report R-92-23) H. Grench informed the Board that annexation of 778 acres at Highway 9 and Skyline Boulevard, in and adjacent to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, had been approved by Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission. R. McKibbin called for any public comments on the annexation. No member of the public addressed the Board . 201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 - Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Meeting 92-4 Page 2 Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution 92-08 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Annexing Certain Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpeninsula Preserves 1991 - Long Ridge) . G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . H. Grench said that when the annexation was finalized, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District would be the first tri-county park or open space district in the state. B. Proposed Addition of Quane et al . Property to the Mt . Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-929-16) C . Britton showed on a wall map the location of the 102 acre property relative to Mt . Umunhum, Woods Road, and other landmarks . He stated that the purchase price was $350 , 000 , all cash, as stated in the District ' s standard purchase agreement , with close of escrow at the end of March. He noted that signs would be installed but the property would remain closed until the vehicles and other debris were removed. He added that although the report stated that private property signs would be installed there would be no installation of private property signs on District land. C . Britton indicated that the property would be designated a conservation management unit. C . Britton noted that a revised resolution had been prepared since the distribution of the agenda and meeting materials and included the statement : This Resolution is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of IRS Regulation 1 . 103-18. Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt revised Resolution 92-09 , A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement , Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant To District , and Authorizing General Manager or Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of Quane et al . ) B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the report , including naming the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to Meeting 92-4 Page 3 withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . C . Proposed Staffing Reorganization Plan (Report R-92-27) H. Grench stated that there had been no substantive changes in the plan since it was last reviewed in detail with the Board. R. McKibbin asked for public comment on the plan . There was no public comment . H. Grench stated that the Board was being asked to approve the plan in concept and that staff would return at the March 11 meeting with a detailed implementation presentation, along with costs associated with the proposed staffing reorganization plan . Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve in concept the proposed staffing reorganization plan . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . D. Award of Contracts for Furniture and Casework for Office Building at 330 Distel Circle (Report R-92-25 and R-92-28) C . Britton reviewed the recommendations for awarding contracts to Westwood Design, Inc. , CRT/Office Pavilion, Business Interiors , and Corporate Environments . He also stated that the purchase of office furnishings and appliances not included in the awarded contracts would be at an additional cost that would make the grand total less than the amount budgeted for these items . K. Duffy asked about acceptance of the single bid for Herman Miller chairs from CRT/Office Pavilion. R. Blanchard explained that Herman Miller dealers don ' t compete openly with one another and that CRT/Office Pavilion was matching their Santa Clara County contract prices for the District . K. Duffy commented that the Office Committee should look once again at. Board room design . G. Babbitt asked about the exclusion of the remaining items such as drafting tables and meeting tables . R. Blanchard responded that remaining items would probably be selected and purchased through the companies awarded the contracts . Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board award the bid for casework to Westwood Design , Inc. , as the lowest responsible bidder; the bid for Herman Miller chairs to CRT/Office Pavilion as the only bidder to respond to this product line; the bid for Allsteel file cabinets to Business Tnteriors as the low bidder on this portion of the furniture bid; the bid for all remaining furniture in the fur•nitu.re bid to Corporate Environments , Inc. ; and authorize the general manager to sign contracts with each of the above companies with Meeting 92-4 Page 4 the stipulation that the appropriate furniture contracts would not be signed until the Office Space Committee had given final approval of the chair fabrics and occasional table. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . E. Final Adoption of the Revised Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule (Report R-92-26) M. Gundert stated that revisions since the Board tentatively adopted the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule were made due to revised constructions schedules and cost estimates . She reviewed the specific revisions contained in the report and noted that a revision not included in report R-92-26 was an increase of $20, 000 to clean up the dump site at F-1- Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve . Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule . B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . F. Authorization to Purchase Vehicles (Report R-92-22) Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve the Resolution 92-10 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing the Department of General Services Administration of the State of California to Purchase Certain Items for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District , and authorize the general manager to execute a purchase contract with the State Department of General Services Administration for one full size patrol truck and one five passenger utility vehicle. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . G. Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the White et al . (Beneficial) Property Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-92-24) Motion : B . Crowder moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the White et al . property addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul. Open Space Preserve, including the naming, and indicated its intention to dedicate the land as public open space. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . H. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS B. Crowder reported that David Hansen informed her that Sonoma County Agricultural and Open Space Preservation District acquired its first five hundred acres. Meeting 92-4 Page 5 N. Hanko reported that during the past summer she and S . Norton met with citizens of Santa Cruz County who were trying to establish a county-wide open space district . She stated that a meeting scheduled for April had been delayed due to a plan by the City of Santa Cruz to set up a benefit assessment district within the city to purchase 50 to 1.00 acres within its urban service area . C . Britton announced that the District received approval for a $1 , 000, 000 grant towards the acquisition of Jacques Ridge and that grant, prepared by Alice Cummings , was the only one submitted to receive a 100% rating. He stated that the District would continue to seek Santa Clara County' s participation in the project . H. Grench stated that Board members were invited to attend the 1992 Special District Forum in Monmouth County, New Jersey April 29 to May 3 . He stated that funding for two directors was included in the budget. Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board authorize the expense for up to two Board members to attend the forum. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 with R. McKibbin abstaining. H. Grench reported that Marin County would place a measure on the June 1992 ballot for a parcel tax to fund open space. He stated that the measure would require two-thirds vote. H. Grench stated that Gary Tate of Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District may host the next not-so-annual open space meeting, possibly in fall , 1992 . H. Grench asked the Board to set up a special meeting for the general manager ' s evaluation . The Board tentatively scheduled the special closed session meeting for Tuesday, March 24 , 1992 at 7 : 30 P.M. J. Escobar reported that he attended a conference hosted by the U. S . Forest Service Research Station for the Pacific Southwest Area that focused on social aspects of recreation, specifically cultural diversity and urban forest use. B. Crowder stated that she met with one of the Woodside town council members, Carol Fisch, who was opposed to the formation of an assessment district to purchase the Teague Hill parcels . She stated that the council will address the subject on March 11 . K. Duffy reported that the El Sereno trail analysis report was Meeting 92-4 Page 6 available to the Board. J. Escobar stated that United States Geological Survey (U. S .G. S . ) had development funds available for setting up the relay station discussed at the Board ' s January 8 , 1992 meeting. He stated that a site was being determined that would also meet the District ' s need for a radio communications tower and that negotiations would proceed in order to meet U. S .G. S. July funding deadline. He added that U. S .G. S . intended to build the facility, use it for five years , and then abandon it . N. Hanko reported on a San Jose Mercury news article about the introduction of a bill by Senator Kopp to revise the Brown Act and noted that passage of the bill could have a significant effect on the Board ' s procedures . She also commented on the article for developing Kaiser Cement ' s hillside property in Cupertino. VI . CLAIMS Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 92- 04 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motions passed 7 to 0 . VTT . CLOSED SESSION S . Norton announced that the litigation matter to be discussed in Closed Session, fell under Government Code Sections 54956. 9 (a) . MROSD vs . Vidovich . C . Britton announced that negotiations with Ryland Kelly for the purchase of San Mateo County assessor ' s parcel numbers 076-350 and 076-240 would be discussed in closed session. The Board recessed to Closed Session on litigation and land acquisition matters at 9: 10 P .M. VTTT . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10: 20 P .M. Deborah Zucker Recording Secretary Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-06 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 24 , 1992 MINUTES I . ROLL CALL President Robert McKibbin called the meeting to order at 7 :39 p.m. at the District office . Members Present : Katherine Duffy, Teena Henshaw, Richard Bishop, Robert McKibbin, Ginny Babbitt , and Betsy Crowder. Members Absent : Nanette Hanko. Personnel Present : Herbert Grench. II . CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session to conduct the performance evaluation for the general manager . III . ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 10 : 19 P .M. Herbert Grench Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 25, 1992 MINUTES I . ROLL CALL President Robert McKibbin called the meeting to order at 6: 37 P.M. Members Present : Ginny Babbitt, Richard Bishop, Betsy Crowder, Kav Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Teena Henshaw, and Robert McKibbin. Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes , Mary Hale, John Escobar, Del Woods , and Deborah Zucker. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and existing litigation matters that fell under Government Code Section 54956 . 9 (a) , Vidovich vs . MROSD. The Board reconvened for the public meeting at 7 : 30 P.M. III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES March11 , 1992 Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board accept the minutes of March 11 , 1992 as presented. G. Babbitt seconded the motion . The motion passed 6 to 0 with T. Henshaw abstaining since she did not attend the meeting. IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Deborah Zucker stated that the Board received a letter dated March 9, 1992 from Carol Musser, President , Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce asking in behalf of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce that the District reconsider its Position concerning the proposed Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency. D. Zucker stated that a draft response was attached for Board approval . R. McKibbin directed staff to hold the response pending preparation of an attachment explaining the District ' s position. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA R. McKibbin stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus . VI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications . 201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Cinny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Meeting 92-7 Page 2 VII . BOARD BUSINESS A. Acceptance of Insurance Coverage for 1992-1993 (Report R-92-38) J . Fiddes stated that the $134, 030 total of premiums was 12% below the District ' s 1991-1992 insurance premiums She introduced Skip McIntyre of Flinn, Gray & Herterich. He explained that the overall decrease in premium was due primarily to the high rating given to the District ' s risk management program directed by the Board and implemented by District staff . He stated that of the seventy comparable types of client exposure that the underwriter reviewed the District ' s largely claim-free existence was the best she had seen. He stated that the staff and the Board should be commended for its risk management. T. Henshaw commented that by Mr. McIntyre ' s presentation of ways to improve safety and reduce insurance costs the Board and staff were advised and followed through with its risk management program. R. McKibbin requested that the Board ' s commendation to the staff be conveyed to them. Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board accept the insurance package totalling $134 , 030 from Flinn, Gray & Herterich. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . B. Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 1992-1993 (Report R-92-37) H. Grench highlighted features of the budget and stated his recommendations that the Board approve the preliminary budget for fiscal year 1992-1993 and direct staff to return to the Board in the second quarter of fiscal year 1992-1993 with a revised budget . H. Grench stated that new land acquisition money was coming primarily from borrowing with little from the regular tax revenue income received by the District . He emphasized that the District is obligated to first use tax revenue income for debt service. He explained that the $7 . 3 million was included in the 1992-1993 previous land commitment category for the Vidovich property acquisition and said the $14 . 1 million for acquisitions and acquisition-related expenses in 1992-1993 would be accomplished with a note issue, the sale of Teague Hill parcels, and the long term transfer of interest in the former Smith property at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. In an overview of the remaining programs , he explained the reason for other differences in the fiscal year 1991-1992 adopted budget and projected expenses . H. Grench added that the $1 million to be raised by the formation of a benefit assessment district to help purchase the Vidovich property was not included in the 1992-1993 budget Meeting 92-7 Page 3 figures . He stated that net income from enterprise is about $280, 000 . He stated that the overall budget for fiscal year 1992-1993 for the Planning, Design, and Development Program is about $1 . 5 million, a 13% increase over the budget for fiscal year 1991-1992 . He noted that a significant portion of the $959 , 600 budgeted for 1992-1993 capital improvement projects was to catch up on infra- structure improvements and site development projects that had been deferred or not completed in 1991-1992 . H. Grench also noted the net base budget for operations and planning combined exceeded the open space management budget guideline by approximately $240 , 000. H. Grench stated that the Communications Program budget was essentially status quo except for the needs generated by the District ' s 20th Anniversary events . Board members reviewed budget programs and asked staff for clarification of budget items. In response to a question about surplus land sales , M. Foster stated that the District ' s income would need to be augmented by the sale of the Teague Hill parcels prior to December 1993 in order to meet the District ' s commitment for the purchase of the Phleger property. Controller ' s Report on the Proposed Fiscal Year 1992-93 Budget (Report R-92-35) M. Foster reported that for the tax year ending in June tax revenue was running about 7% above the previous tax year, the lowest it has ever been and that he had projections that tax revenue for the coming year would increase by about 6. 5%. He stated that no acquisition grants were budgeted and that this was to have a major impact on the acquisition program. He reiterated that sale of Teague Hill surplus property was not necessary for fiscal 1992-1993 but would be necessary prior to December 1993 . He stated that he was preparing a note issue of $11 . 5 million to be made in the summer of 1992 and that the note issue would be within the District ' s debt limit and abilitv to repay. M. Foster stated that his financial forecast included a note issue each year for the next two years bringing the total of note issues for five years to $48 million for new land acquisition. There would be $20 million for land management and preserve development from regular funds . Budget Committee ' s Report on 1992-1993 Budget (Report R-92-40) G. Babbitt reviewed the Budget Committee ' s report. She noted that the concern for lack of growth in operations was being met in the budget by a 16% increase in salaries and benefits , 22% in Meeting 92-7 Page 4 services and supplies , and 4% in fixed assets over the previous year ' s budget . She stated that the committee reviewed the use of consult-ants and the associated costs for each program . She said the committee recommended that the Board accept the proposed budget for fiscal year 1992-1993 . T. Henshaw requested the general manager ' s recommendation regarding returning with a revised budget should be changed to direct staff to return to the Budget Committee for a recommendation to the Board. B. Crowder, referring to the Budget Committee ' s report , noted that present facilities have reached full capacity for accommodating staff . Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 92-11 , Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Adopting Budget for Fiscal Year 1992-1993. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion : N. Hanko moved that the Board direct staff to return to the Budget Committee, for recommendation to the Board, in the second quarter of fiscal year 1992-1993 with a revised budget reflecting salary and benefit adjustments approved for Board appointees , salary and benefit adjustments for non-represented general manager appointees based on the classification, salary, and fringe benefit study being conducted by Ralph Andersen & Associates , staffing recommendations for the public affairs program, and other appropriate adjustments . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . C . Streamlining of District Procedures (Reports R-92-31 and R-92- 36) R . McKibbin directed the Board ' s review of the streamlining proposal made by staff . Clarifications from the discussion, action decisions , and Board consensus were as follows : 1 . Budget-Action Plan-Site Emphasis Plan (A) No specific recommendation was made for a mid-year review, and the Board members expressed a need to be kept well informed with periodic updates . The Board reached a consensus to accept a two-year cycle and agreed to eliminate some of the standard "boiler plate" statements that appear in the Action Plan. N. Hanko stated that a detailed Action Plan was an important resource for new Board members . J. Fiddes recommended that timetables accompany each item the first time it is presented to the Board as part of a two- year cycle. The Board decided to examine the necessity of a Meeting 92-7 Page 5 site emphasis plan in its review of Board policies . 2 . Board Policies H. Grench stated that an example of increasing staff authority was eliminating the need for Board approval for sign and gate placement. R. McKibbin and T. Henshaw recommended having a student intern review the policies and present findings to a Board committee. Other suggestions were to review policies on a case by case basis and to have a couple of staff members working with a couple of Board members on the project . R. McKibbin stated that he would take the appointment of a Board committee under advisement . T. Henshaw, R. Bishop, and N. Hanko volunteered to be on the committee. 3 . Board Meetinqs (A) H. Grench stated that the reason for scheduling major items for the first Board meeting of the month would be to concentrate planning staff ' s preparation of reports for the first meeting to allow more extended time for work on other projects and to allow for the possibility of canceling the second meeting of the month a couple of times a year . Board members noted the importance of maintaining regularly , scheduled meetings for the public benefit . J. Fiddes stated that another consideration was the use of the second meeting for study sessions and long closed session discussions . (B) and (C) Consensus. (D) T. Henshaw stated that the Board passed a motion several years ago to look at the items remaining on a meeting ' s agenda at 9 : 15 and determine which items would be carried over to another meeting. J. Fiddes was directed to research the passage of that motion. (E) through W Consensus . 4 . Board Committees K. Duffy recommended that the Board form three member committees and require that only two members be present for meetings . In reference to (D) N. Hanko stated that the Board ' s responsibility was to focus on oversight as well as policy. (A) through (C) Consensus . (D) Change to "Focus on policy and oversight per Board policies . " Consensus . Meeting 92-7 Page 6 (E) and (F) Consensus . 5. (A) through (C) Consensus. 6 . Meetings (General) (A) Consensus . (B) D. Woods stated that good neighbor meetings were an example of the type of off-site meetings requiring a significant amount of staff preparation time. The Board requested the evaluation of the off-site meeting issue after the next good neighbor meeting. D. Scheduling of Special Meeting (Report R-92-34) Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board schedule a Special Meeting for Thursday, April 9, 1992 from 4 : 30 P.M. to 8 : 30 P .M. at the District office for the purpose of holding a closed session - personnel matters to discuss Board-management relationships . G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board schedule a Special Meeting for Wednesday, April 1 , 1992 beginning at 7 : 30 P.M. at the District office for the purpose of holding a closed session - personnel matters to continue the general manager' s evaluation. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . E. Award of Contract forSkyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Trail Development Proiect (LWCF 06-01240) (Report R-92-42) Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board accept the lowest responsible alternate bid of $49, 992 from Summit Springs Design of Woodside, California for construction of a bridge crossing the spillway at Horseshoe Lake , grading improvements and drainage repairs on an existing eight-foot wide road, and construction of a four-foot wide hiking trail which will extend to the southeastern boundary of the preserve per the plans and specifications prepared by Dillingham Associates and Western Wood Products. and authorize the general manager to enter into a contract for performance of the work . G. Babbitt seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . F. Annual Claims List for Fiscal Year 1992-1993 (Report R-92-39) Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve the annual claims list , including debt service payments , for the 1992-1993 fiscal year. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 92-7 Page 7 VIII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS B. Crowder asked for 20th Anniversary theme suggestions and informed the Board of the committee ' s progress , which included Director Babbitt ' s participation in Mountain View parade on April 25 and the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve dedication and Ridge Trail dedication on May 30. She stated that speakers invited for the dedication were Alan Brown, Peninsula Open Space Trust; Brian O'Neill , Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Senator Rebecca Morgan; Santa Clara County Supervisor Michael Honda; San Mateo County Supervisor William Schumacher; and Don Murphy, California State Parks and Recreation Department Director. She stated that in the summer and fall there would be special hikes and reminded Board members that they would be asked to lead hikes . She added that a docent recognition day was scheduled for July 18 and stated that there would be a special reception from 5 to 7 P.M. on November 7 P .M. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the vote to form the District . Additionally, she informed the Board of various other events planned through November 1993 . H. Grencb reported that San Mateo County approved the annexation of Skyline properties and that approval would be on the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission ' s April 8 agenda. He stated that 210 applications had been mailed to date for the public affairs manager position. He asked the Board to delegate final approval of the survey being prepared by J. Moore Associates regarding the potential formation of the assessment district for acquisition of the Vidovich property to" the Finance Committee. The Board delegated the decision. C . Britton reported that Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Commission would be discussing the Jacque ' s Ridge acquisition on its April 1 agenda . He stated that the Thornewood sign was to be installed 10 to 15 feet inside the gate . He said that Alan Hosking ' s suit against the District was dismissed, adding that the District won its suit for default against Mr . Hosking. J. Escobar reported two solo bicycle accidents at Purisima Creek Redwoods and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves . Ix. CLAIMS Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 92- 06 . G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . X. CLOSED SESSION C . Britton announced that the litigation matter to be discussed in Closed Session fell under Government Code Section 54956 . 9 , existing litigation, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District vs . Vidovich, and that the acquisition matter to be discussed was being negotiated with Ryland Kelly, owner, San Mateo County assessor ' s parcel numbers Meeting 92-7 Page 8 076-350; -150 ; and -240 . The Board recessed to Closed Session on personnel , litigation and land acquisition matters at 9 : 38 P.M. Xi . ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 11 : 25 P .M. Deborah M. Zucker Recording Secretary Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 92-9 SUMMARY OF APRIL 8, 1992 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Review of Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve - The Board tentatively adopted the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and expressed its intention to dedicate the 54-acre former Bullis property. Addition of Revised Interim Guidelines to Distribute Brochures from other Organizations on the District's Preserves - The Board adopted amended interim guidelines and directed that staff return to the Board after a one year trial period for review. Scheduling of Special Meeting for Performance Evaluations of Controller and Legal Counsel - The Board scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, April 23 , 1992 beginning at 7: 30 P.M. to conduct performance evaluations for the controller and legal counsel. Addition of Apache Pools, Inc. Property to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - The Board adopted Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations including naming the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and indicated its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. Deborah Zucker Recording Secretary 201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 • Mountain View,California 94040 • Phone:(415)949-5500 • FAX:(415)949-5679 Claims No. 92-04 Meeting 92-04 Date: Feb. 26, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 573.27 Altos Printing and Copy Bid Documents---Pichetti 2020 43. 16 American Welding Supply Welding Supplies 2021 668.80 Apple One Temporary Office Help 2022 129.50 Associate Construction Electrical Repair--Distel Tenants 2023 826.97 Bayside Equipment Company Generator Repair--Enterprise 2024 116.38 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Tuition and Supplies 2025 1 ,081 .87 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services 2026 362.31 Frank Bevans Photography and Slides 2027 493.50 Hinkley Associates Consulting Services--Skyline Water System 2028 301.94 W. L. Butler, Inc. Repair Ceiling Tiles--Distel Tenants 2029 63.00 California Department of Fish Permit Application Fee and Game 2030 56.60 California Water Service Company Water Service 2031 43.68 Central Stationers Office Supplies 2032 84.08 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Supplies 2033 6437.80 Collishaw Construction, Inc. Construction Services--Rancho Bridge 2034 185.00 Alice Cummings Reimbursement---Wetlands Workshop 2035 2,500.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 2036 118.53 The Darkroom Newsletter Photographs 2037 1 ,552.03 Design Concepts Production and Design--Newsletter and Maps Revisions of Slide Show and Brochures 2038 34.64 Dyna Med First Aid Supplies 2039 23.40 East Palo Alto Water District Water Service 2040 29.95 Earthwork Subscription 2041 11 . 18 Eagle Manufacturing Company Field Supplies 2042 515.00 First American Title Guarantee Title Insurance Company 2043 80.00 Foothill College Interchange Class Tuition--John Kowaleski 2044 126.61 Foster Bros.Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys 2045 216.54 Franciscan Glass Company Glass Sheets 2046 320.00 Franz Termite Control Corporation Termite Work 2047 10.50 Graphistat Artwork 2048 83.60 Herbert Grench Reimbursement---Conference Expense 2049 2,200.00 Hawley Peterson & Snyder Architectural Services--Ranger Office 2050 198.00 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm 2051 262.67 The Idea Bank Safety Videos 2052 368.55 The Ed Jones Company Badges Refinished and Seals Changed 2053 358.78 Konica Business Machines Maintenance Agreement 2054 51q.89- John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Field Supplies 129.09 and Plumbing Parts 2055 67. 13 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock--Incerpi 2056 1 ,500.00 Levinson Associates Training Sessions 2057 42.56 Lexington Quarry Base Rock 2058 200.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 2059 210.00 Los Altos Medical Clinic Medical Services 2060 437.50 Meyers, Nave, Riback & Silverman Legal Services 2061 668. 12 Miracle Auto Painting Vehicle Repairs 2062 55.65 Moore Medical First Aid Supplies 2063 100.00 National Association for Membership Dues Interpretation 2064 210.00 National Recreation and Park Membership Dues Association -------------- Claims No. 92-04 Meeting 92-04 Date: Feb. 26, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description ------------------------------___--------------------------------------------------------------------- 2065 44.30 National Safety Council Resource Documents 2066 75.05 Norney's of Mountain View Office Supplies 2067 66.76 Northern Energy Propane Fuel 2068 170.40 Stanley Norton December and January Expenses 2069 60.97 Northern Hydraulics Field Supplies 2070 311.86 Office Club Office Supplies 2071 1 ,240.64 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utilities 2072 186.83 Page & Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services--Pichetti 2073 164.33 Peninsula Blueprint Bluelines--Pichetti 2074 35.00 Peninsula Times Tribune Advertisement 2075 26.56 Precision Engravers, Inc. Namebadges 2076 50.95 Tom Randall Reimbursement--Uniform Expense 2077 124.10 Roberts & Brune Company Skyline Water Tank Supplies 2078 104.31 Rokon Vehicle Repairs 2079 1 ,173.95 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs 2080 440.69 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Field Supplies 2081 96.24 San Jose Mercury News Bid Advertisement 2082 42.98 Shell Oil Company Fuel 2083 126.00 Signet Testing Labs Testing Services---Rancho Bridge 2084 174.75 Christy Seidel Construction Administration Services-- Rancho Bridge 2085 630.00 Edward A. Tunheim Forestry Services--Slate Creek 2086 350,000.0,0 Valley Title Company Land Acquisition--Quane Property 2087 58.30 Value Business Products Office Supplies 2088 791 .53 Wetlands Research Associates, Inc. Consulting Services--Ravenswood 2089 247.50 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services--Personnel 2090 177.53 Word Products Printer Supplies 2091 354.36 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 2092 30.00 Frank Smith Maps 2093 206.00 San Mateo County Department of Well Permit--Skyline Health Services Local Meeting Expense, Private Vehicle 2094 252.48 Petty Cash Expense, Office Supplies, Film and Developing and Postage Claims No. 92-06 Meeting 92-07 Date: Mar. 25, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description ----------------------------------------------------------- 35 238.15 Judy Law Reimbursement--Computer Software 36 280.42 Lee & Associates Rescue Equipment Safety Equipment 37 750.00 Levinson Associates Consulting Fees--Training 38 200.00 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Rental 39 100.00 Magnussen GMC Vehicle Repair 40 332.46 Lauren McGuire Reimbursement--Conference Expenses 41 672.00 Meyers, Nave, Riback &. Silver Legal Fees 42 744.42 Milstone Geotechnical Geotechnical Services 43 815.62 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 44 1 ,033.54 Miracle Auto Painting & Body Work Vehicle Repairs 45 5,000.00 Moody's Investors Service Annual Maintenance Fee--1988 Notes 246 675.00 New Age Communications, Inc. Building Renovation--Distel Circle 47 . 27.79 Northern Energy Propane Fuel 248 163.40 Stanley Norton Reimbursement--February Expenses 249 637.59 Office Club Office Supplies 250 1 ,562.50 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment 251 . 65.43 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 252 299.26 Page & Turnbull, Inc. Architectural Services--Pichetti 253 70.11 Loro Paterson Reimbursement--Field Supplies 254 2,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage 255 162.00 PRAC Workshop Registration--T.Lausten & T.Karnofel 256 300.07 Rabbit Copiers Equipment 257 1 ,565.32 Rich's Tire Service Tires 258 3, 118.38 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs -9 24.78 ** Steven Salveter Reimbursement--Volunteer Refreshments .0 1 ,700.00 Sandis & Associates Topographic Survey--Windy Hill 261 200.00 ** San Francisco IABC Mailing List 262 686.49 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Conference Expense 261 2,335.00 County of San Mateo Permit Fees 262 45, 108.50 County of Santa Clara Property Tax Administration Fee 263 3,000.00 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent--1988 Notes '264 333.31 Sears Field Equipment .265 59.94 Shell Oil Company Fuel 266 1 ,651 .47 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts 267 471 .52 Signs of the Times Signs 268 1 ,250.00 George Sipel Associates Consulting Services 269 10,532.71 The Steinberg Group Architectural Services--Distel Circle 270 247.51 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 271 1,150.16 Teater & Etc. Site Map for Signs--Russian Ridge 272 41 . 11 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 273 50.00 USRentals Equipment Rental 274 363.75 Valley Title Company Title Report and Policy 275 25.44 Value Business Products Office Supplies 276 68.70 WearGuard Uniform Expense 271 39.00 WordPerfect Subscription 2278 1 ,607.53 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 279 339.34 Yardbird Equipment Company Field Equipment and Repairs 2280 368.05 Belmont Computers Computer Upgrades 2281 400.42 "Z" Handyman Unlimited Repairs and Supplies--Distel Circle 2'lg2 768. 15 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 3 400.02 Petty Cash Film and Developing, Field and Office Supplies, Delivery Services , Postage, Local and Out-of-Town Meeting Expenses and Private Vehicle Expense **Emergency checks issued on March 19, 1992. Claims No. 92-06 Meeting 92-07 Date: Mar. 25, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ` Amount Name Description ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2185 149.88 * Aalpa Micrographics Microfiche 2186 175.00 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 2187 246.66 American Welding Supply Field Supplies 2188 2,853.00 Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Furnace--Enterprise 2189 179.58 Bailey's Safety Supplies 2190 29.10 Baker Graphics, Inc. Bluelines 2191 9,396.10 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Pipe Gates 2192 175. 15 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Uniform Expense 2193 117.45 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. Resource Book 2194 54.78 Black & Decker (U.S. )Inc. Equipment Repair 2195 634.44 Bridge Radio Services, Inc. Radio Batteries & Repairs 2196 519.38 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Conference Expense 2197 261.86 Carleen Bruins Reimbursement--Conference Expense 2198 84.44 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Field Supplies 2199 373.47 Business Interiors File Cabinet 2200 248.10 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniform Expense 2201 210.00 University of California Extension Registration Fee--P. Congdon 2202 105.00 California Park & Recreation Advertisement Society 2203 389.00 California Trail Days Cooperating Trail Days T-Shirts and Patches 422.65 Association 2204 164.61 California Water Service Company Water Service 2205 165.00 Campbell 's Towing Towing Service 2906 56.43 Central Stationers Office Supplies 7 484.35 Barrie D. Coate Arborist Report on Eucalyptus Trees ,108 81 .80 Sheryl Marioni Cochran Private Vehicle Expense 2209 375.86 Com Systems Telephone Service 210 306.34 Patrick Congdon Reimburements--Conference and Training Expenses 211 110.89 Crest Copies, Inc. Bluelines and Photocopying 212 208.30 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Film 213 1 ,320.00 Daily Pacific Builder Advertisement 21.4 3,750.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 215 1 ,982.99 Design Concepts Design and Productiozi--20th.Anniversary, Maps, Hikes and Newsletter 216 265.00 Earth Systems Consultants Consulting Services--Weeks Driveway 217 27.40 East Palo Alto Water District Water Service 218 48.48 EMED Company, Inc. Medical Supplies 219 794 .00 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies 220 266.62 Foster Bros.Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys 221 500.00 Fuji Bank Drawing Fee--1988 Notes 222 587.32 Garcia Well & Pump Water Systems Pump Repair 223 212.98 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing '1224 10.50 Graphistat, Inc. Artwork 225 539.89 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Conference Expense 226 547.63 Mary Hale Reimbursement--Conference Expense 227 151 .49 Home Depot Field Supplies 228 124 .40 Image Technology Artwork Enlargement 229 4,545.00 Frank Isidoro Grading--Fremont Older 280.00 J & J Water Trucks Water Service 124.80 Jobs Available Advertisement 232 122.26 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Projector Bulbs and Film 233 504.76 Konica Business Machines Maintenance Agreement 234 2,040.20 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock *Emergency check issued on March 12, 1992. Claims No. 92-07 Meeting 92--09 Date: Apr. 8, 1992 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL 01"EN SPACE Disnaur # Amount Name Description ------------ 2329 167.60 Pine Cone Lumber Company Supplies for, Shop Remodel 2330 96.69 Pitney Bowes, Inc. pos Lag e Supplies 2331 1 ,600,00 11R<ataclal l and Associates Roofing Consultalit-Distel CArcle 2332 19 50 Regral Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Part 2333 564. 16 Rich's Tire Service T i 1,e s 2334 600,00 George M. Robinson & Company Fire Sprinkler Adjustment---Distel Circle 2335 11169,00 Rokon International Inc,. Rokon Repair, 2336 45.00 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair 2337 200.42 S & W Equipment Company 1";quipment Repairs 2338 308 33 Safety Kleen Corporation Solvent, Tank Service 2,3)39 581 '85 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advert i semen t 2340 406.56 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement 234 1 86.55 David `Sang ui nett i. RoiMl)1jrsejflent-- -Held Equipment 2342 851 .(33 San Mateo County Tax Collector Property Taxes 2343 407 . 12 Santa (`lora County Sheriff 'S Patrol Services department 2344 4 ,832, 49 Santa Cruz County Tax Collector Property Taxes 2345 2,897,85 Scribner, Graphic Press Spring Newsletter Printing 2346 :10,727.22 Seafirst flank Note Pilyinp Agent 2347 206.86 Siegel & Associates Safety Videos 2348 975.00 Rick Skierka Surveying Fees 2349 51 . 25 Skyline County Water District Water, Serviep 2350 594.52 Solith Equipment Equipment. Parts 2351 1 >595e16 The Stove Works Stove and Supplies 2352 4 ,792.21 the Steinberg Group Architectural Services- Distel Circle 2353 134.01 Summit, Uniforms Uniform Expens(-, 2354 60.00 Sunnyvale M(!dical (LAMC) Pre employment Physical 2 3 515 35 00 Times Tribune Advertisement 2356 500 DO University Club of Pa to Alto 13eposit---20Lh Anniversary E'vent sit November 7, 1992 2357 38,13.66 Val len. Safety Safety Supplies� 2358 238.00 Diane West-Bourke Docent. Trainiriv 2359 594 _35 riie Workingman' s Emporium Uniform Expense 2360 1 490 67 Yardbird Equipment Sales Field Equipment 23161 32. 15 Paul B. Zydner Reimbursement - Photocopying 2362 4 , 140.00 RPM Steel , Inc. Cons truct,j oil- Distel C 1 rc I e 2363 6,732.00 RD Fischer Construction-Dist.el Circle 2 31 G 4 810 00 Graph-jes In Wood Construction - -Distel C i rr,I e 2365 2 ,592,00 A]cal Roofing Construction-- Distel Circle 2366 2,79(t,00 Co 1 -1 i er Warehouse Colls Lruc t i on----I)i S te I Ci rel e 2367 6,552,00 Midland Construction Company, Inc;, Construrtion ---Distel Circle 2368 '18t 50 Tollner, Painting Construction- - Distel Circle 2369 6,750,00 M & M Plumbing Company, Inc. Construction--Distel Ci rc I e 2370 7 , 128 00 Associated Construct,ion ConsLruction- -Distel Circle 2371 13,365 00 Therma Cons t ruct i on--D i stel Circle 2372 271 .25 Tap Plastics Signs 2373 368,05 Belmont Computers Office Equipment 2274 445,42 Petty Cash Field and Office Supplies, Postage, Local Meeting Expense, Seminar Expenses, Film and Private Vehicle Expense "Emergency checks issiv-d jointly to Clarendon National Insurance Company and the ahove named companys on April 7, 1992, rep lacirigy Claim No. 2153 in the amount of $110,246.40 to Roma Construction Company previously ,a pproved by the Board of Directors on March 11 , 1992. Claims No, 92--07 Meeting 92-09 Date: Apr, 8, 1992 REVISED MIDPENfNSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2284 2,899,84 Alves PeLrolerull, Inc. File] 2285 325 59 American Van Equipment , fne. Equipment 2286 102.80 AT&T Maintenance Agreement 2287 33,67 Baker Graphics, Inc. Blueprints 2288 131 .52 Haron Tron & Welding Works, -1 nc. 'Pubi ng 2289 4,239.62 Bay Area Bob(,-,at, Tractor Frame 2290 89a13 Bay Muff I er Vehicle Equipment 2291 3,273.40 Bohley/Maley Associates Engineering Services—Vidovich Property 2292 3,024 .75 boll is, Bondi Grading art(] Rock Delivery 2293 2,307. 11 Bridge Radio Service Radios and Equipment 2294 120.00 Irene Brown Honorer i 11M 2295 55 90 Cabela' s Inc. Uniform Expense 2296 732.00 State of California—Employment Unemployment Tax Development Department 2297 26.00 California State Park Resource Manual and Recreation 2298 15,478,67 Cal-Line Equipment Company Held Equipment. 2299 2.143.49 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Sapp] ies 2300 1 ,950'oo Commullication Strategies Telecommunications Consulting Services 2301 100 00 Coastside Proflante Propane Fuel 2302 118.04 Sheryl Marioni Cochran Reinlinirsemeril. -Conference Expenses 2303 246,78 John Escobar Reimbursement- -training Registration and Resource Material 2304 23,50 Fede rat Express Corporation Express Mai 1 2305 134 ,030. 20 Flinn, Gray & Herterich I nsurance 2306 819,25 David Fisher Legal Services 2307 -1 ,601 .02 Fry' s F.1ectronics Laser Printer. 2308 1 ,601 .02 Fry' s Electronics Laser Printer 2309 6,977 ,39 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Well hookup ---Bean House 2310 1,08 68 Goodco Press Inc_ Printing 2311 250,00 Herbert Grench Registration, Subscription and Seminar Registration 2312 155,90 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 23 13 290, '71 Mary Hale Private Vehicle I'Apense 2314 772 .98 Harrington & Associates Con sullinp, Services 2315 742,98 Home Depot Supplies for Shop Remodel 2316 256C 55 Home Plumbing Supplies valves for, Pond Siphon 2317 27.95 Thomas Karnofel Reimbursement- Conference Expenses 2318 7,447, 18 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Ine, Architectural Set-vices 2319 356.30 Konica Business Machines Maintenance Agreement 2320 209,56 Thomas Lausten Reimbursement-- Conference Expenses 2321 489,20 'Julle Legler Resource Management Policies Document 2322 200 00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 2323 501 .31 Brian Malone HeiMbUrSnMCMlt-- Training Flxpenses 2324 9.40 Marshall & Swift Resource Documents 2325 46,74 Ralph Molica Private Vehicle Expense 2326 17,58 Noble Ford Tractor, ]nc, Equipment Part 2127 1 ,035 71 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2328 1 ,291 ,05 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities *Emergpency check issued on March 3.1 , 1992. ----------- Claims No. 92-07 Meeting 92-09 Date: Apr. 8, 1992 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2284 2,899.84 Alves Petroleum, Inc. Fuel 2285 325.59 American Van Equipment, Inc. Equipment 2286 102.80 AT&T Maintenance Agreement 2287 33.67 Baker Graphics, Inc. Blueprints --,288 131.52 Baron Iron & Welding Works, Inc. Tubing 2289 4,239.62 Bay Area Bobcat Tractor Frame 2290 89.13 Bay Muffler Vehicle Equipment 2291 3,273.40 Bohley/Maley Associates Engineering Services--Vidovich Property 2292 3,024.75 Louis Bordi Grading and Rock Delivery 2293 2,307. 11 Bridge Radio Service Radios and Equipment 2294 120.00 Irene Brown Honorarium 2295 55.90 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Expense 2296 732.00 State of California--Employment Unemployment Tax Development Department 2297 26.00 California State Park Resource Manual and Recreation 2298 15,478.67 Cal-Line Equipment Company Field Equipment 2299 243.49 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 2300 1 ,950.00 Communication Strategies Telecommunications Consulting Services 2301 100.00 Coastside Proflame Propane Fuel 2302 118.04 Sheryl Marioni Cochran Reimbursement--Conference Expenses 2303 246.78 John Escobar Reimbursement--Training Registration and Resource Material 2304 23.50 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail 2305 134,030.20 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance 2306 819.25 David Fisher Legal Services 2307 1 ,601.02 Fry's Electronics Lazer Printer 2308 1 ,601 .02 Fry's Electronics Lazer Printer 2309 6,977.39 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Well Hookup--Bean House 2310 108.68 Goodco Press Inc. Printing 2311 250.00 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Conference Registration, Subscription and Seminar Registration 2312 155.90 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 2313 290.71 Mary Hale Private Vehicle Expense 2314 772.98 Harrington & Associates Consulting Services 2315 742.98 Home Depot Supplies for Shop Remodel 2316 256.55 Home Plumbing Supplies Valves for Pond Siphon 2317 27.95 Thomas Karnofel Reimbursement--Conference Expenses 2318 7,447. 18 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Inc. Architectural Services 2319 356.30 Konica Business Machines Maintenance Agreement 2320 209.56 Thomas Lausten Reimbursement--Conference Expenses 2321 489.20 June Legler Resource Management Policies Document 2322 200.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental *Emergency check issued on March 31 , 1992. Claims No. 92-07 Meeting 92-09 Date: Apr. 8, 1992 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2323 501 .31 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Training Expenses 2324 9.40 Marshall & Swift Resource Documents 2325 46.74 Ralph Molica Private Vehicle Expense 2326 17.58 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Equipment Part 2327 1 ,035.71 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2328 1 ,291 .05 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 2329 167.60 Pine Cone Lumber Company Supplies for Shop Remodel 2330 96.69 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Postage Supplies 2331 1 ,600.00 J/Randall and Associates Roofing Consultant-Distel Circle 2332 19.50 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Part 2333 564.16 Rich's Tire Service Tires 2334 600.00 George M. Robinson & Company Fire Sprinkler Adjustment--Distel Circle 2335 369.00 Rokon International Inc. Rokon Repair 2336 45.00 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair 2337 200.42 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Repairs 2338 308.33 Safety Kleen Corporation Solvent Tank Service 2339 581 .85 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertisement 2340 406.56 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement 2341 86.55 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Field Equipment 2342 851 .63 San Mateo County Tax Collector Property Taxes 2343 407.12 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Patrol Services Department 2344 4,832.49 Santa Cruz County Tax Collector Property Taxes 2345 2,897.85 Scribner Graphic Press Spring Newsletter Printing 2346 10,727.22 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent 2347 206.86 Siegel & Associates Safety Videos 2348 975.00 Rick Skierka Surveying Fees 2349 51 .25 Skyline County Water District Water Service 2350 594.52 Smith Equipment Equipment Parts 2351 1 ,595. 16 The Stove Works Stove and Supplies 2352 4,793.21 The Steinberg Group Architectural Services--Distel Circle 2353 134.01 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 2354 60.00 Sunnyvale Medical (LAMC) Pre-employment Physical 2355 35.00 Times Tribune Advertisement 2356 500.00 University Club of Palo Alto Deposit--20th Anniversary Event on November 7, 1992 2357 385.66 Vallen Safety Safety Supplies 2358 238.00 Diane West-Bourke Docent Training 2359 594.35 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 2360 1 ,490.67 Yardbird Equipment Sales Field Equipment 2361 32. 15 Paul B. Zydner Reimbursement--Photocopying RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF and President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond MAR 2 5 1992 Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per March 9, 1992 Board Directive(s) No Response Necessary MROSD Board of Directors; I would like to comment on the use policy for the trail at Rancho San Antonio which is located behind the barn and house. I believe that it is irresponsible for the district to permit horses on this trail . The trail is not wide enough for horse and people to pass. There are many areas where either horse or people will have to step off down a slope and/or into poison oak. There is great danger for horses stepping on people. There is no room for a horse to turn around and people will not want to hike back some distance to find a place to permit a horse to pass. There are several places where rapidly moving runners will round a corner and not be able to stop before crashing into a horse. It will only be a matter of time before someone twists or breaks an ankle sliding down an embankment, or has a severe case of poison oak, or a horse falls. Even on the wide road in the valley I have seen horses who are not steady enough to keep from stepping on someone who is only a few inches away. Please reconsider this use. Go out and walk the trail with this in mind and see it you think it is safe. I think it is a high risk. I believe that you are asking for a law suit for negligence in permitting this use. SINCERELY, RALPH'JOHNSON 9yo 2 (jr MIDPENINSUTA KEGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA 94040 Ralph Johnson 1215 Arthur Ct. Los Altos, CA 94024 Open Space Dear Trail Enthusiast: Thank you for your letter regarding trail use. The District is trying to create trail use guidelines that will protect our natural resources and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all trail users. Your comments will be forwarded to our Trail Use Committee. If you are not already on our mailing list, we will add your name to it and notify you of future Trail Use Committee meetings. We welcome your participation. Sincerely, Del Woods Principal Planner Dear MROSD Board of Directors, I have just finished reading the Open Space brochure for Winter 1991-1992, "Sharing the trail". I would like to commend the district in it's efforts to keep the parks open for the use of myself and my family. I recognize that the majority of people who are using and enjoying the parks do not write letters, but after reading the brochure I felt that you should know that there are a lot of satisfied people using your parks. I now understand the problem you must have with the multitude of individuals who would like you to keep every one else out of the park except them. My family and I use Fremont Older park on a regular basis, and have had no negative encounters with other users. We commonly walk in the park, but also ride our bikes, and walk our dog. Although the equestrians are tough on the trails we enjoy being around the horses from the stables above the park and can find benefits in their use of the park. The majority of encounters that my two boys have ever had with horses has been in your parks. We love seeing others use the public lands and enjoying the outdoors. We would like to see more access in other parks for dogs, and bikes, but recognize the complaints you must hear from other self-centered individuals. We believe you are doing a good job at giving our family a chance to enjoy nature and would like to thank you for your work. These people who are complaining should realize that other special interest groups would like to use the park exclusively for their benefit. But you can't buy the land with the money received from these groups alone. It takes the money from the hikers, bikers, horse riders, and pet owners. If we as a society would like to continue to buy and develop parks for our children and grandchildren we must band together and get as many people out using and enjoying these parks as we can. These are the people who vote for parks and pay the taxes to acquire the land. No one, not even the strongest of conservationists will vote to spend money on a park which will not let them inside it! RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond John N. Perry / Director Acknowledge/Respond 7� Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) y + No Response Necessary Open Space R-92-47 Meeting 92-9 MIDPENINSUtA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT April 8, 1992 AGENDA ITEM Review of Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Tentatively adopt the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve as contained in this report. 2. Express your intention to dedicate the 54-acre former Bullis property. FORMAT This use and management plan is being presented in a new format. This parallels the format currently being used in acquisition reports. In this format, all new or incomplete recommendations will be presented under the heading of Use and Management Plan Summary. These will be grouped together at the beginning of the report. Discussion of the status and key issues relating to each recommendation will follow under separate subheadings. This will enable recommendations to be viewed at a glance, and will make tracking projects for budget purposes easier for staff. USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN SUMMARY 1.0 Access and Circulation 1.1 A multi-use trail will be constructed, connecting the Adoption: Revised' existing trails at Horseshoe Lake with the southeastern Scheduled FY 92-93 boundary of the preserve near Long Ridge. A bridge at Cost: $65,000 Horseshoe Lake will be included. Grant: $28,300 Planning: 40 hours Construct: 8 weeks 1.2 The trail identified as the Ridge Trail on the attached Adoption:; Proposed map will be dedicated as part of the Bay Area Ridge Scheduled: FY 92-93 Trail. The District will host a dedication on June 6, Cost: $500 1992. Planning. 40 hours 1.3 Investigate drainage and surface problems in parking lots Adoption: Proposed and resurface as necessary to provide for year-round Scheduled: FY 92-93 access. Cost: $20,000 Planning: 40 hours Construct: 1 week 1.4 A multi-use trail will be constructed connecting Adoption; Proposed Horseshoe Lake with Old Page Mill Road Trail, Scheduled. FY 94-95 completing a loop that will increase trail use Costs: $25,000 opportunities near the main parking areas. Planning: 80 hours Construct. 6 weeks 1.5 A trail bypassing the 10-acre lease area on the former Adoption: 2/88' Bullis property will be constructed. The trail will Scheduled: FY 94-95 connect to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Cost: $25,000 Planning: 80 hours Construct. 6 weeks 1.6 A trail will be constructed connecting the Horseshoe Adoption: Proposed Lake area with the southeastern boundary of the Scheduled: FY 97-98 preserve. The trail will overlook the Lambert Creek Cost: $15,000 Canyon. Planning: 20 hours Construct: ) 6 weeks 1.7 Some of the trails in the old upper tree farm area should Adoption:; Proposed be rerouted to a lesser grade. Duplicate routes should be Scheduled: FY 97-98 eliminated. Cost: $10,000 Planning: 24 hours Construct: 2 weeks 2.0 Signing 2.1 Highway signs identifying the preserve's main entrance Adoption: , 3/86< will be installed on Skyline Blvd. at the Alpine Road Scheduled:'' FY 92-93 intersection and near the entrance to the preserve. Cost: $1,500 Planning: 24 hours Construct: 2 days 2.2 The Ridge Trail will be signed with the plaques obtained Adoption: Proposed from the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. Scheduled: FY 92-93 Cost: $200 Planning: 8 hours Construct; 1 day 2.3 Trail signs will be installed on new trails as they are Adoption: Proposed completed. Scheduled: As needed Cost: Unknown Staff. Unknown 3.0 Brochure 3.1 A standard District brochure will be developed. The Adoption: Proposed brochure will be completed prior to the June dedication Scheduled: FY 92-93 of the preserve. Cost: $2,500 Planning: 40 hours R-92-47 Page 3 4.0 Structures and Improvements 4.1 The new water system serving all structures, including Adoption: < 6/87 those contained in the Wasserman life estate, will be Scheduled: FY 92-93 redesigned and constructed to meet public code Cost: $60,000 requirements. Planning: 80 hours Construct:' 8 weeks 4.2 The ranch buildings will become the permanent location Adoption: Proposed of the Skyline area field facility. Design development Scheduled: for Phase I - Field Office will proceed immediately. Phase I FY 93-94 Upon completion of the office, Phase II buildings will be Phase II FY 95-96 constructed or improved. Cost: Phase I $327,500 Phase H $90 000 Planning. Unknown Construct:' Unknown 4.3 The interior of the Nature Center will be designed to Adoption: Proposed accommodate educational and interpretive needs. A Scheduled: FY 92-93' "focus" committee will assist with the development of the Cost: $12500 design concept. Planning: 120 hrs Construct: Unknown> 4.4 The A-frame residence on the preserve should be Adoption:; Proposed removed from the enterprise program and become a Scheduled:' FY 92-93 ranger residence. Cost: None Stang: None 4.5 The remaining portions of the house located on the Adoption:'' 3/86 former Quinn property will be removed and the site will Schedule:'' FY 93-94 be restored. Cost: $30,000 Construct: Unknown 5.0 Natural Resources and Agricultural Management 5.1 The Christmas tree farm lease will terminate in 1999 and Adoption: Proposed not be renewed. Scheduled: 1999 6.0 Visitor Safety and Public Liability 6.1 The dump site will be restored and the area returned to a Adoption: Proposed natural state. Scheduled: FY 92-93 Cost: $101000 Planning:, 16 hours Construct: 1 week R-92-47 Page 4 6.2 The overhead electrical lines associated with the old Adoption: Proposed water system will be removed upon construction of the Scheduled: FY 92-93 new water system. Cost: $2,000 Planning: 8 hours Construct: 3 days 6.3 An engineering study will be completed to examine Adoption: Proposed alternative methods of repairing Alpine Pond dam, as Scheduled: FY'92-93 required by the California Division of Safety of Dams. Cost: $5,000 Staff will return to the Board with the alternatives and Planning: 24 hours costs before proceeding with construction. 6.4 Staff will ask CalTrans to install a telephone at the Adoption: Revised intersection of Alpine Road and Skyline Boulevard. If Scheduled FY 92-93 CalTrans declines, a pay telephone will be installed at the Cost; $1,500 Russian Ridge parking area. Planning: 16 hours Construct:' 2 days 7.0 Special Activities 7.1 Staff will host a dedication event on June 6, 1992 to Adoption: Proposed celebrate the completion of the preserve's development. Scheduled: 5/30/92 The event will be a kick-off to the District's 20th Cost: $1000 Anniversary. The Ridge Trail dedication will be held in Planning 40 hours conjunction with this larger event. 8.0 Dedication Status 8.1 The 54-acre former Bullis property will be dedicated as Adoption: Proposed public open space during the annual review of the Scheduled: 12/92 dedication status report in December. R-92-47 Page 5 ATTACHMENT A - USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Background: The Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve was last reviewed at your March 12, 1986 meeting (see report R-86-18, dated March 6, 1986). Final adoption of the plan occurred at your March 26, 1986 meeting (see memorandum M-86-30, dated March 19, 1986). Due to the complex planning process associated with implementation of the Master Plan for this preserve, numerous amendments to the plan were also considered by you. They are listed below: Report R-86-84 Proposed Amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Adopted 9/24/86 Space Preserve Use and Management Plans and Approval of Site Access Improvement Design Report R-86-94 Final Adoption of Amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Adopted 10/8/86 Ridge Open Space Preserves Use and Management Plan Report R-86-96 Access Facilities for Alpine Pond Area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Adopted 10/22/86 Preserve Report R-86-108 Access Facilities for Alpine Pond Area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Adopted 11/12/86 Preserve Report R-87-92 Proposed Amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Adopted 6/10/87 Space Preserves Use and Management Plans Report R-87-105 Final Adoption of Amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Adopted 7/8/87 Ridge Open Space Preserves Use and Management Plans There have been no additions to the preserve since the last Use and Management Plan review. Site Description and Use: The 1,254-acre preserve is situated near the geographic center of the District, making it a good "jumping-off' point for people to explore nearby public lands. The preserve is located at the southwestern corner of the Alpine Road and Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) intersection. It has 2.5 miles of highway frontage on Skyline Boulevard, and one mile of frontage on Alpine Road. R-92-47 Page 6 Activity on the preserve has focused around implementation of the first phase of the Master Plan. The construction was funded by two state grants, special state budget augmentation funds, grants from Peninsula Open Space Trust, and the District. The improvements consist of a left-turn lane on Skyline Boulevard,four parking areas (one is located on Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve), a pedestrian tunnel under Alpine Road (linking Russian Ridge and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves), trails, restrooms, floating piers at the two reservoirs, a building to be developed as a nature center at Alpine Pond, and a picnic area on the knoll above Horseshoe Reservoir. Vegetation enhancement and restoration was also part of the grant-funded project. The total cost for development was approximately$1,080,000,of which $821,000 has been funded by grants or contributions. This includes outside services and materials and excludes District's planning and field staff labor. Use of the preserve continues to increase as more visitors discover the improvements. Most of the visitor activity centers around the Alpine Pond area, where parking is limited to 35 spaces. The Russian Ridge parking area filled with cars during the spring and fall months, while the central parking areas remained underutilized. Staff is now attempting to direct more visitors to the central portion of the preserve. Temporary signs directing visitors to the preserve's main entry and parking area have been placed in the Russian Ridge parking area. Recently, visitor use has increased in the central area of the preserve. Planning Considerations: Most of the preserve is situated in unincorporated San Mateo County. A small portion is located within Santa Clara County. The county line bisects the area being utilized as the Skyline Ridge field office. The existing field office building is located in San Mateo County and all other buildings are located in Santa Clara County. Modifications to the buildings will be discussed later in this report and will most likely require review and approval from both San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Prior to beginning construction of the development project, review and approval of plans from Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, California Department of Transportation, California Department of Fish and Game, and the California Division of Safety of Dams were necessary. The final grant billing was submitted to the State Department of Parks and Recreation in September, 1991 for the grant-funded development project. An audit was conducted in October and the District received final reimbursement in November, 1991. R-92-47 Page 7 There are currently three leases, two rentals, and a life estate on the preserve. Land use planning must take these agreements into consideration. They include: a) Christmas Tree Farm lease, to expire 1999 b) Chestnut Orchard lease, annual renewal e) Bach life estate, to expire 2038 or 2063 c) A-frame residential rental, monthly agreement d) Incerpi residential rental, monthly agreement f) Wasserman life estate The preserve is zoned resource management. Skyline Boulevard is designated a state scenic highway and Alpine Road is a county scenic road. Both are subject to special consideration. The Skyline Boulevard Scenic Corridor extends to the eastern ridge and includes additional areas visible from Skyline Boulevard. San Mateo County requires special permits for any projects requiring a significant amount of grading and resulting in a potential visual impact within the corridors. Use and Management Plan Discussion: The following is a discussion of the status, issues, and concerns related to each element of the Use and Management Plan Summary being considered for adoption at the beginning of this report. 1. Access and Circulation The main access to the preserve is located 0.8 mile south of the Alpine Road and Skyline Boulevard intersection. A left-turn lane was constructed within the CalTrans right-of-way to enable safe access to the preserve. Inside the preserve, three separate parking areas were developed. The main parking area accommodates approximately 45 vehicles, including two handicapped spaces and sufficient room for bus parking. The second parking area is located near the western arm of Horseshoe Lake. This parking area accommodates 10 parking spaces for vehicles exhibiting a handicapped sticker. The third parking area is located north of the eastern arm of Horseshoe Lake, and is designed for both horse trailer parking and passenger vehicles. It will hold up to 20 horse trailers, 40 passenger vehicles, or a combination of the two. R-92-47 Page 8 The preserve is also accessible from the Russian Ridge parking area, located at the intersection of Alpine Road and Skyline Boulevard. This parking area has shown the highest level of use since the completion of the grant-funded development project, primarily due to its high visibility from the intersection. Originally designed to accommodate 25 vehicles, the capacity was expanded by removing an interior fence and adding some surfacing material. The parking area now accommodates approximately 35 vehicles. Several key trails were developed in conjunction with the development project. A new section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail connecting the main parking area and Alpine Road was constructed. A trail encircling Alpine Pond was also constructed with connections to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. This trail is accessible to people with restricted mobility. A trail encircling Horseshoe Lake is also partially accessible to visitors with restricted mobility. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations 1.1 The District received a $28,380 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to complete the Ridge Trail within the preserve. The grant requires matching funds from the District. The remaining Ridge Trail section begins at the Horseshoe Lake dam and ends at the southeastern boundary of the preserve. The trail route follows an old road alignment for most of the way, but requires approximately 3/4 mile of new trail construction near the end of the route. Plans and specifications have been prepared, and planning review by San Mateo County is complete. A building permit was recently issued for this project and bids are currently being sought. Completion of the project is anticipated to occur in early spring of 1992. A component of the LWCF grant project is construction of a spur trail to the top of the knoll east of Horseshoe Lake, creating the potential for a pleasant, short loop trail. This trail was recently completed. District staff and a trail consultant built approximately half of the trail. Volunteers from The Trail Center built the remaining half and completed the finishing work on the entire trail. The bridge crossing the spillway on Horseshoe Lake dam will be replaced. The bridge R-92-47 Page 9 was a hazard and was removed several years ago. The bridge is not part of the LWCF grant project and will need District funding. This will be accomplished by including it in the District's matching portion of the grant project. It will go to bid with the LWCF project in an effort to reduce the overall construction cost. 1.2 Public access plans for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve preceded the development of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Project. Subsequently,the preserve's plans have been modified to include the Ridge Trail route. There is a primary route for the Ridge Trail from one end of the preserve to the other, with alternate bicycle and equestrian routes where the primary trail is not suitable for multi-use. 1.3 The surface material of the parking lots has become a problem during the rainy season. The District's consulting engineer feels that the material provided by the local quarry was of poor quality, causing it to decompose too readily. It is something that could not be evident at the time of installation. Similar problems occurred previously at the Los Trancos and Monte Bello lots. These problems have been overcome by adding layers of coarse base rock. An engineer and contractor are looking further into the situation. They recommended applying a layer of coarse gravel to the parking lot surface. As a test, the Russian Ridge parking area has been modified. Staff will monitor the Russian Ridge parking area before proceeding with the parking areas in the central portion of the preserve. The existing condition requires the lots to be closed during and immediately following winter rains. 1.4 More loop trails having a variety of length and difficulty need to be provided in the central portion of the preserve. These trails will assist in encouraging visitors to enter the preserve from the main entry and parking facilities. Without these trails and encouragement, it is anticipated that the Russian Ridge parking area will be over-used in the future. Currently, some of the most attractive facilities and trail use opportunities are located where the parking is most limited at Russian Ridge. Expanding the central trail network should help in distributing the demand for parking. A trail from Horseshoe Lake connecting with the Old Page Mill Trail will create a longer R-92-47 Page 10 loop trail from the Horseshoe Lake area. The trail would descend across the south-facing slope, offering panoramic views of coastal scenery. The loop would be approximately 2.5 miles with moderate elevation changes and trail grades. It would be constructed to a standard that is expected to accommodate all trail users. Staff will seek alternative funding for these projects, however, it is difficult to obtain grant funding for isolated trail projects. If alternative funding is not likely, staff will budget for the project in the capital improvement program. 1.5 Existing recommendation remains unchanged - see report R-88-25 for background information 1.6 Another loop trail that will increase trail use in the central portion of the preserve will begin at Horseshoe Lake and loop around the southeastern area of the preserve via the Lambert Creek area. This trail will take off from the end of the newly constructed trail above Horseshoe Lake and connect to the Ridge Trail near the chestnut orchard at the southeastern boundary. It will be approximately one mile long and constructed to a standard that is expected to accommodate hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. It will be a desirable alternative to the Ridge Trail route which uses the tree farm roads on the east side of the ridge. 1.7 Some of the trails through the upper portion of the tree farm area are very steep. The roads were useful during the tree farm operation, but as a trail system, in many cases, the trails are duplicates or unnecessary. The duplicate trails should be eliminated, and the very steep sections of trail rerouted. 2. Si ng_ing A new preserve sign was installed at the entrance to the preserve from Skyline Boulevard. Trailhead signs were also installed at each of the three trailheads on the preserve. The new trailhead signs are improved metal signs housed in a redwood frame. The map portion of the trailhead sign incorporates detailed information on topography, trail use, trail distances, and R-92-47 Page 11 special features. This information has been well-received by preserve visitors. In addition to the sign map, the trailhead sign also highlights preserve regulations and an area-wide map showing other District preserves. This area-wide map gives a brief description of other preserves in an attempt to educate visitors on the land holdings of the District and encourage visitor use at other District preserves. Trail signing has also been installed throughout the preserve. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations 2.1 Existing recommendation remains unchanged, see report R-86-18 for background information 2.2 In addition to the Ridge Trail name being used on the District's standard trail sign, the Ridge Trail plaques, provided by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, will be posted along the length of the trail. The plaques that will be used are approximately three inches in diameter and will be used with the District's standard 12 inch by 24 inch trail sign. In addition, each entry point to the Ridge Trail will have a larger 10 inch by 14 inch trailhead sign. 2.3 Trail signs will be added on all new trails when they are complete. Signs will clearly show permitted trail use, and trail distances will be posted at trail junctions. 3. Brochure At the present time, an 8 1/2 inch x 11 inch fact sheet is available at the District office and handed out by the field staff. The fact sheet is comprised of a site map on one side and general site information on the other. The map is a computer generated map that contains detailed information on topography, trail distances, trail use, and special features. The map is identical to the trailhead sign map. This will minimize trail user confusion between the trailhead map and the map he or she carries during a visit. R-92-47 Page 12 The reverse side of the fact sheet contains site information, including how to reach the preserve, main features, regulations, trail etiquette, and contributors. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations 3.1 The information in the fact sheet is being expanded for incorporation into the standard brochure. The brochure will be finalized upon the completion of the last major trail improvement project, which is the section of Ridge Trail between Horseshoe Lake and the southeastern boundary of the preserve. The rapid changes in site improvements have made it difficult to finish a brochure before this. 4.0 Structures and Improvements Two floating platforms have been installed, one at Alpine Pond and one at Horseshoe Lake. The platforms were part of the Master Plan and the grant project. The intent is to use the platforms to promote environmental education at Alpine Pond and Horseshoe Lake. The platforms have been floating in the ponds since September. The winter storms broke the Horseshoe Lake platform from its mooring. Staff is currently assessing the reason for the failure. Staff is also concerned that the platforms will encourage swimming at the two ponds. If the platforms become problem sites, staff may have to remove the platforms temporarily. Two picnic tables were installed on the knoll between the two arms of Horseshoe Lake. The tables were also part of the grant project. An Eagle Scout recently installed three flat benches on the trail around Alpine Pond. Restrooms were constructed in two locations adjacent to parking areas near the main entry. There is a third restroom located at the new Russian Ridge parking area. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations 4.1 The current water system serving all improvements on the preserve is a spring-fed system. The springs are located in the interior of the preserve below Horseshoe Lake i R-92-47 Page 13 and water is pumped, via several intermediate tanks, to a large redwood holding tank on a hill overlooking the field facility. Water travels from the tank to various destinations by gravity via a series of water lines. The initial water system was installed approximately 50 years ago, and the piping, tanks, and electrical system have served well beyond their life expectancy. Ever since the District purchased the property, the system has been plagued with problems. Electrical shorts resulting from gophers gnawing on the wire insulation, old tanks that leak, and substandard electrical design have resulted in a series of ongoing maintenance problems for the field staff. The existing spring and electrical system do not meet code. Spring use is discouraged by county health officials and can only be used under close observation and frequent testing. Because spring sources are uncontrollable and subject to contamination, complicated chlorination systems are required. The electrical system to the spring is currently a hazard; the lines are on the ground and unprotected. The source of the electrical power originates from the power pole located on a small earthen mound adjacent to the Skyline Boulevard entry to the preserve. The mound and pole are visually obtrusive and need to be removed along with the hazardous electrical lines leading to the springs. In addition, the capacity of the spring has been slowly decreasing over the past few years. For the past two years, the late summer flow rate has only marginally met the demand of the preserve. The spring-fed system currently serves the field facility, ranger residence, A-frame enterprise rental, and four homes in the family compound. The structures within the life estate(retained by the Wasserman family)are also served by the District under conditions of an agreement. A few years ago, the Wasserman's drilled a well within the family compound in an attempt to become self-sufficient and detached from the District's water system. The well failed to meet potable standards due primarily due to high sulfur content. It is still used on a limited basis for outdoor watering. In October, 1989, staff hired a hydrology consultant to determine the best locations for drilling a well. Several sites were identified. The earthquake occurred shortly after the study and fractured the strata containing the water table. Many of the preserve's R-92-47 Page 14 neighbors had problems with their wells, some to the point that their wells stopped producing. Staff felt it was necessary to bring the consultants back to reinvestigate additional locations. Several locations are now identified as possible water sources. District staff now intends to drill a new well, but it must have sufficient capacity to meet the county's requirements for the number of uses it must serve. An engineer has been contracted to research the county's requirements, prepare plans and specifications for a well and water system, and coordinate the activities of a drilling company. Drilling is scheduled for April 1992. 4.2 The Skyline Area field office and maintenance yard cover approximately seven acres of land on the preserve. The building complex is comprised of a 400 square foot former caretaker's unit that is currently serving as an office, three storage sheds, an old horse barn, and a large barn that serves as vehicle storage and workshop area. The horse barn is currently vacant. Up until several years ago, it was rented to the Wassermans. Several improvements have recently been made to the facility. An above-ground gasoline storage tank was installed in 1990. A portable hazardous materials storage building was installed. The shop building's foundation was reinforced in early 1991 following damage caused by the 1989 earthquake. The facility was originally intended to serve as an interim office and maintenance yard until the Master Plan for the site was completed. The Master Plan identified the building complex as an ideal environmental education site. However, public vehicular access into this area proved to be extremely costly. Also, the building complex is not accessible to those with physical limitations. As a result, educational focus for the preserve was shifted to Alpine Pond. This facility has been in operation since 1984, serving the entire skyline area. Twelve field employees are currently stationed at this facility. R-92-47 Page 15 Long-term field staff use of the existing buildings and surrounding area is now being recommended due to the facility's central location in the skyline area and relationship to a number of highly developed preserves. This field facility offers a high level of surveillance to the David C. Daniels Nature Center and other recreational amenities not normally found on District preserves. Additionally, there are significant cost savings to be realized by retaining a number of the existing structures, as opposed to developing a new field office and maintenance yard elsewhere. Over the years, other locations have been identified as potential sites for a field office, but none are as centrally located. In March, 1991 the District contracted with the architectural firm of Hawley, Peterson and Snyder to prepare a conceptual design for the office building and maintenance yard at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. While working through the design process with staff, it became obvious that the needs of the field staff focused on adequate office, restrooms and meeting space. The number of field staff stationed at this facility has grown considerably over the past several years and growth is expected to continue. In looking at the existing building compound, a decision was made to replace the office building. The building is too small and has inadequate restroom facilities. Any modifications to the structure would require the entire structure to meet the Uniform Building Code. Also, any significant addition to this structure would most likely be visible from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Instead, the architect looked at the possibility of using the vacant horse barn as an office. The floor space in the barn was inadequate so an addition to the building was necessary. The building was envisioned to have space for offices, restrooms, and changing rooms on the first floor, with an enclosed porch area suitable for ranger contact with the public. The second floor would serve as a meeting and training room. A preliminary cost estimate was difficult to obtain for the barn expansion. The architect was reluctant to provide a cost estimate without detailed plans. A major remodel and expansion project of this nature can have numerous unforeseen costs. It was the architect's opinion that anticipated costs for the proposed remodeling could exceed the cost of constructing a new building. He also indicated there could be considerable R-92-47 Page 16 savings if portions of the design and engineering work currently underway at Rancho San Antonio could be used at Skyline Ridge. Since many of the office needs at Skyline Ridge are similar to those at Rancho San Antonio, there could be overall savings if the same design concept could be used for both buildings. There are specific differences between the two buildings to be considered, but the general concept may remain the same. Detailed design costs for the Skyline field office can also be reduced if the same architectural and engineering services are used for both areas. The proposed location of the new building in the space between the existing shop building and Skyline Boulevard. The building will not be visible from Skyline Boulevard. A public contact area will be developed into the building design. Plans for the new office building will be prepared upon your approval of the conceptual plan for the complex. Staff is recommending a phased development. Phase I would include developing plans and obtaining building permits during fiscal year 1992-93, and construction of the new field office building during fiscal year 1993-94. Phase II includes construction of a new garage and the remaining improvements to the maintenance yard. Phase II would be completed by fiscal year 1995-1996. In the interim, temporary office space will be installed to meet the immediate needs for desk space and restrooms. Staff is currently investigating temporary buildings. Such buildings have been used by Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department at several parks. 4.3 At your August 14, 1991 meeting, you authorized the ownership transfer of the David C. Daniels Nature Center from Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST)to the District. The center is situated on the shore of Alpine Pond and is currently vacant. The building is used for a number of special District-related functions on a reservation basis. The intent has been to provide space for small groups that are gathering for purposes directly connected to the District's open space program. This includes events such as docent training. The building was initially designed as part of a larger environmental education program i R-92-47 Page 17 conceptually designed by Dr. Sam McGinnis. The program was to be an indoor and outdoor laboratory focusing on interpreting the natural environment of the lake and surrounding area. The building, in addition to being a gathering place and shelter, was to house displays and aquaria. The interior design has not been developed beyond the preliminary concept phase. POST and the Daniels family have expressed an interest in seeing the interior design developed. POST has offered to contribute an additional $5,000 for development of the interior of the building. Since the construction of the building exterior was completed in the spring of 1991, the District has received numerous suggestions for the interior of the building. In examining the suggestions, it has become evident that the small 600 square foot building can not meet everyone's expectations. District staff is very concerned that the design development phase be carefully approached to ensure that the initial purpose of education and interpretation is carried out. Staff has solicited a proposal from a consultant with expertise in environmental education, museum design, and displays. The consultant has been asked to include the creation of a "focus committee," which will provide direction for theme and design development. The committee will be comprised of an interested representative from each of the following groups: POST, the docent program, Board of Directors, field staff, and planning staff. Public workshops will also be held to collect ideas from the general public. Several alternatives will be presented to you upon completion of the consultant's work. Once a conceptual design is prepared, grant funding will be sought to finance the implementation of the plan. The consultant will also investigate alternatives to operating the nature center. Use by docents and other environmental groups will be researched. The operating hours of the nature center will be dependent on the ability of docents and other environmental groups to staff the building. District staff time is not available to operate the nature center. 4.4 The preserve currently has one ranger residence, the former ranch manager's house located near the field office area. A house on the former Incerpi property was also intended to become a second ranger residence. The intention was to make the house R-92-47 Page 18 available to the program upon completion of the Ridge Trail through the area, and upon abandonment of the cabin on the north side of Skyline Boulevard on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. After reconsidering the plan, it now seems more logical to leave the former Incerpi house in the enterprise program. Instead, the A-frame house, located near the field office and Alpine Pond, would be converted from an enterprise rental to a ranger residence. The access to the A-frame is through the corporation yard and along the trails below Alpine dam. The public use of this area has increased considerably, and private vehicle use on the trails could be greatly reduced by maintaining the unit as a ranger residence. The house typically draws tenants living in a roommate-style situation. As a result, traffic is generally higher through the corporation yard area than if a ranger and his or her family were living in the house. A second ranger residence in the area would also provide a higher level of surveillance to the corporation yard and nature center. There have been several break-ins to the office and equipment in the corporation yard over the years. Additional surveillance would help to reduce this possibility. Staff recommends converting the A-frame from an enterprise rental to a ranger residence. Staff further recommends retaining the former Incerpi house as an enterprise rental. Specific timing of the conversion is unknown at this time; however, the current tenants of the A-frame will be given sufficient notice before the plan is implemented. Loss of enterprise income is estimated at $11,000 annually. Abandonment of the cabin on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve as a ranger residence will be addressed in the Use and Management Plan for that preserve. 4.5 Existing recommendation remains unchanged - see report R-86-94 for background information. 5. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management Several restoration projects were completed in conjunction with the development of the preserve. A biologist was hired to prepare a revegetation plan for the area between the pedestrian tunnel R-92-47 Page 19 and Alpine Pond. The consultant's plan included the area surrounding the small bay adjacent to Alpine Pond. Native shrub species were planted by approximately 50 volunteers over the course of three weekends. A small area between the whole access parking area and Horseshoe Lake was also planted with native species. A separate revegetation project in the area east of Horseshoe Lake is being conducted by a small group of volunteers. The area was used as part of the Christmas tree farm up until a few years ago. Trees have been removed by District staff, contractors, and volunteers. A group of volunteers has replanted the area with native oaks. The volunteers are also maintaining the trees. Summer watering during the first several years of planting is necessary to ensure a good success rate. The volunteers have maintained excellent records of the planting and watering history of the project. This may be beneficial information for future projects of this type. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations 5.1 When the District purchased Skyline Ranch in 1982, the property contained a 123-acre tree farm in the northeastern portion of the preserve closest to Skyline Boulevard. Two remote hilltops were also cultivated with trees; these were phased out under conditions of the lease in 1987. The remaining trees on the hilltops are being removed by volunteers, District staff, and a contractor. In 1989 the agricultural lease for the remaining Christmas tree farm was amended, when approximately 20 acres of land was required to construct the parking areas now located in the center of the preserve. The area surrounding the parking areas was restored with natural vegetation. The lease, which currently encompasses approximately 80 acres, is scheduled to terminate in 1999. Staff has been contacted by the lessee regarding extension of the lease term. In order to have mature trees at the turn of the century, the lessee would need to plant new trees now. Continuing the lease beyond the 1999 termination date is not being recommended. R-92-47 Page 20 The District received approximately $35,000 from the lease for the 1991 Christmas season. The terms of the lease require the District to be paid 35% of gross sales. While a Christmas tree farm is considered a compatible use to open space in accordance with the District Basic Policy, in actuality there are conflicts in this case. Tree management practices on moderate to steep slopes contribute to the pollution and siltation of Horseshoe Lake. Recently, mudslides caused by the cultivation have damaged the Ridge Trail south of Horseshoe Lake. The equestrian parking area must be closed during the tree harvest season to prevent "back-door" theft of the trees. Finally, the open space experience of preserve visitors can be negatively impacted by the unnatural, cultivated rows of trees. Restoration of the tree farm will be costly. Restoration costs for the 20 acres surrounding the parking areas amounted to approximately$1,700 per acre. This included removal of the trees, recontouring the land, and revegetation with natural grasses. Volunteer efforts to remove the trees was extremely helpful and would help defray costs; however, the trees should be removed as soon as possible to reduce the overall cost of the project. The larger the trees are, the more expensive removal becomes. 6.0 Visitor Safety and Public Liability The Master Plan identified a need for a helicopter landing pad on the preserve for emergency medical needs serving the Skyline corridor. Originally envisioned for the circular area at the main entrance to the preserve near Skyline Boulevard, the location is undesirable due to the adjacent highway and preserve's interior road system. Instead, an area has been identified near the main vehicle parking area on the preserve. The area is being maintained for this purpose. The preserve has been inspected for potential hazards and uses that may present a threat to public safety. No additional hazards have been identified. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations i R-92-47 Page 21 I 6.1 Staff has discovered a dump located below the ranger residence. The dump is most likely a farm dump dating back to the first development of the property. 6.2 The electrical system servicing the existing water system is potentially hazardous in some areas. The high voltage lines are improperly buried underground. The lines are located in remote areas of the preserve and have been fenced and signed as closed areas. The power boxes at the dam and near the intermediate water tanks have also been secured. The electrical system will be removed upon redesign of the water delivery system for the site. In addition, the overhead lines from Skyline Boulevard to Horseshoe Dam will be removed. 6.3 The dam at Alpine pond has been determined by the State Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) to be within their jurisdiction. Generally, dams over 25 feet high that contain over 15 acre feet of water must comply with state standards. At the present time, Alpine dam does not comply. The District has three options: (1) bring Alpine dam up to the state's standards, or (2) lower the dam and/or water level, thereby removing the dam from the state's consideration, or (3) fill the pond to reduce the holding capacity. In order to meet the state's standards, the District will be required to improve the spillway to maintain four feet of freeboard. This will lower the high water level by approximately two feet. We will also need to install an emergency outflow in the dam to be used in the event of an emergency, and remove all vegetation from both sides of the dam. The alternative is to reduce the amount of water held behind the dam from 26 acre feet to 15, which will most likely have a significant detrimental effect on the lake's ecology. Another alternative would be to lower the height of the dam, thereby lowering the water- holding capacity of the pond. A geotechnical consultant is currently preparing a proposal to study the various options the District has in altering the dam or meeting state standards. The consultant's study will also consider environmental effects. The engineering study will be presented to you R-92-47 Page 22 once it is complete so that you can make a determination on how to proceed. Failure to take action regarding this dam may result in the levy of a fine from the State DSOD. 6.4 Existing recommendation remains unchanged - see report R-86-85 7.0 Special Activities In 1987, Dr. Sam McGinnis conducted a biological study of Alpine Pond and Horseshoe Lake. In the study,Dr. McGinnis concluded that both Horseshoe Lake and Alpine Pond have significant populations of sport fishes - largemouth bass, bluegill and golden shiners (primarily at Alpine Pond). He further concluded that Alpine Pond, due to the ease of access, variety of wildlife habitats, and presence of a nature center along the shore should be used primarily for environmental education purposes. Horseshoe Lake, however, possesses better physical characteristics for a sport fishing program because of an adequate amount of shallow, inshore area, and the relative lack of aquatic vegetation. While Dr. McGinnis states that Alpine Pond could benefit from a well-managed sport fishing program designed to complement the environmental education activities, he recommends that the District not lose sight of the primary goal for the area; environmental education. Dr. McGinnis also suggests that the District might consider elimination of the existing non-native species, and reintroduce native California fish species. While staff is not proposing that such a change occur now, it is something we may want to consider for the future, especially if the pond is to be drained for dam improvement. The population of largemouth bass and bluegill at Horseshoe Lake is currently well balanced. However, the study indicates that the bluegill could severely overpopulate its habitat in the near future. A sport fishing program designed to manage the older classes of bluegill could keep this from happening. The recreational need for fishing is evident. Staff often makes contact with visitors asking about locations for fishing. Staff has also contacted other local park agencies regarding their fishing programs. Santa Clara County has a number of lakes or ponds where fishing is allowed. Most of the fishing areas are stocked regularly by the State Department of Fish and Game, and actively R-92-47 Page 23 managed by the park staff. The fishing programs managed by Santa Clara County range from programs that are open to all ages to a small lake at Mt. Madonna, that is managed for children by a private club. Dr. McGinnis recommends implementing a fishing program that allows children aged 15 and under to fish from a series of floating piers scattered around the lake. The rationale behind such a program is that fishing is an excellent way of introducing young people to the outdoors, fishing licenses will not be needed, and due to the remote location of the lake, adults will most likely accompany the youngsters. Also, if the program were open to all, staff fears the lake would be "fished out" quickly. Fishing from the banks is strongly discouraged. Problems with bank erosion, litter, and hazards to wildlife from discarded fishing line were mentioned as problems by all of the park rangers involved in managing a fishing program with Santa Clara County. Staff has had a number of contacts with a representative of the Northern California Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers, which proposes a "catch and release" fishing program for adults. This group also advocates use of float-tubes. A float-tube is a single person flotation device that resembles a rubber innertube with attached waders. The float-tubers propel themselves around the lake by flippers on their feet. This type of system is allowed in several of the lakes managed by East Bay Regional Park District and East Bay Municipal Utilities District. Santa Clara County considers the float-tube a swimming aid and prohibits their use. This type of system currently violates the District's swimming ordinance, and staff is opposed to a float-tube type of fishing program. The staffing needs to accommodate a fishing program are significant. Currently both Alpine Pond and Horseshoe Lake are signed with "no fishing " signs. Even so, law enforcement contacts are frequently made with people illegally fishing in either lake. If an all-season fishing program were implemented, Dr. McGinnis suggests two rangers should be in the area during the prescribed fishing hours. Presently, there is no available staff to oversee a fishing program. Staff feels a fishing program at Horseshoe Lake should not be initiated at this time. The staff R-92-47 Page 24 time necessary to implement and manage a part-time program would be as great as managing a full-time program. Several celebrations and dedications have occurred on the preserve. On Earth Day, 1990, a celebration and hike occurred on the Ridge Trail from the main parking area to Russian Ridge. Approximately 50 people attended the event. In June, 1991, Peninsula Open Space Trust hosted a dedication ceremony for the David C. Daniels Nature Center, which was attended by approximately 150 people. Staff is currently planning a dedication ceremony as part of the District's 24th Anniversary celebrations. In addition, two segments of the Ridge Trail will be dedicated. The two segments include a small section on Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, and the segment extending from the southeastern border of the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve through Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. The event will probably involve a morning dedication ceremony for the preserve, followed by a series of hikes and bicycle and equestrian rides. The day will be completed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Ridge Trail. Various newspaper and magazine articles have encouraged people to visit the preserve. Sunset Magazine has printed several articles on trails and improvements at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations 7.1 Staff will coordinate a dedication ceremony for the Ridge Trail on June 6, 1992. The ceremony will take place in conjunction with the District's 20th anniversary celebration and dedication of the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The trail will be completed this spring. 8.0 Dedication Status Discussion of New and Revised Recommendations J R-92-47 Page 25 8.1 Of the preserve's 1,254 acres, 1,200 are dedicated. The 54-acre former Bullis property was withheld from dedication at the time of purchase to allow flexibility in defining a lease or trade area surrounding the building complex. A lease of 12 acres (including the buildings) was traded for a land addition to Coal Creek Open Space Preserve in 1988. The 54 acres should now be dedicated as public open space. This is consistent with dedication of the 20-acre family compound area of the preserve off Alpine Road. 9. CEQA Compliance The projects contained herein are determined to be Categorically Exempt under the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act. 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C to be develo ed a�. developed to be � r-^ b� ....................... l 1 r it ction T a se X. to be de ed vl eo i I P :� z z oo'I =» >; I ... ........_.- ..... ........ ...:..................... ... ...:.'oJ::oyy:;';'... k-:::.:-JJJ:...�.,::.?......:•. :.}.......,::.:.:;;t;•J}:' 2400 _ ............. atr•:- •'vr tvv:4Jf m..KW.•$1:�. r G}� `t\.. 0.0 .1 .2 .3 4 S .6 .7 .8 .9 1.0 Long Ridge Open Space Preserve One Mile Map Legend Trail Use ©n Ranger Facility 0 Whole Access Trail @mom * Trail distance in mile =_____= Vehicle driveway I� Nature Center•.e.+r.+•r.4 Q Handicapped Parking ••••••• Hiking,Running No public entry Hikingr Running eicycliny Equestrian Private or 1--d lands Restrooms Vehicle Parking m m Trail section to be devdoped 10 No public entry Equestrian Parking LIAR 0 5 1992 PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST 3000 SAND HILL ROAD,4-135 MENLO PARK,CALIFORNIA 94025 (415)854-7696 March 3, 1992 BOARD OF DIRECTORS James E.Baer Allan F.Brown Mr. Herbert Grench Patricia A.Compton General Manager Vince S.Garrod Christina A. Holloway Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Melvin B.Lane 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 Norman E.Matteoni David W. Mitchell Mountain View, CA 94040 F.Ward Paine Anne M.Westerfield Dear Herb: ADVISORY COUNCIL Marilyn Alberding In 1988, at POST's request, the Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Robert Augsburger Eleanor Boushey Open Space District approved a temporary policy allowing the Sheldon Breiner placement of brochures on District lands by nonprofit Robert V.Brown H William H.Clark organizations which had made substantial contributions to the Sue Crane acquisition or recreational development of the property. POST Lois Crozier-Hogle planned to place brochures at the Redwood Trail on Purisima Laurence Dawson Herbert J.Dengler Redwoods Open Space Preserve, a project we coordinated and J. Philip DiNapoli funded. Due to some changes in staff and a heavy project load we Phyllis Draper Clarence J. Ferrari,Jr. were unable to implement the plan. With only four staff David L. Fletcher members, it can be difficult to accommodate all that we wish to Thomas W. Ford John Freidenrich accomplish! Sukey Grousbeck Rosemary Hewlett Patricia L.Hooper The time period for the trial period has expired. Peninsula Open Eleanor Huggins Space Trust requests that the policy be reinstated so that we can Suzanne B. King Robert C.Kirkwood give it a trial run this year. Richard C.Livermore Robert W.McIntyre The policy as written includes many places for review of materials Anthony P.Meier Robert H.Miller by the District which we still see as important to the program. In James E.Mitchell fact, when we reviewed the text of the policy, we saw little to Gordon E.Moore Bette Moorman suggest as changes. Alan H.Nichols Susan P.Orr I would appreciate it if you would bring this matter to the Paul O. Reimer Barbara Doyle Roupe attention of the Board. Please let me know what I can do to William F.Scandling provide any additional information. Of course I would plan to Fritz Snideman Geraldine F.Steinberg attend the meeting in which the policy is discussed. Susan S.Ware Rosemary Young Thanks for your help. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Audrey C.Rust SinC ly, Audrey C. R& Executive Director recycled paper Open Space ----------------------— MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Apr AGRI-JDA Ann- ti0r! C . FeVjS,�,d 7nterim k3i 4del-Jm�s -1- -,thE' r nizacions oll 11e s t I- s P 7 j�-T reser ves the Genl:�nii i,'IariarjEj- co rcinstat thle, at-tac'- 'j)e C1 I Ti I- i-s w t h t h mi':Tl r--,n Ti t s in this n-'porf C( r DTSCU',SST(-1Jj ry nc tl Y(-)'-' j s T 'q I !ow a,ppropri a t'-- orq a n i z at ioris I: dids f btl t" on, Th-' L mes --iz ,9'Ctaci-iP±-J. For Y.,-)m- h r s r�r 0 Ti E7,r f s r y w r1-09!-am wats nevf�r ,Xp4 r 4 V c" P 7 i- ,- i-'-',p1&'ni--nting Towinq tnree si-te_s p c t it"J ` 1y b,� f f e c- d ii T Da v J.d s a t-i I I e n t 1, a i-1 K'Yliro'- 01-',en Space Fri--,serve , atmi tln,� 71r,1 P-urisayn�t R.ed,�,,00ds ( p,in Space Pr--,s rv4- e s th - cri- I Lreria s t b y i-h— t 8 y y c,ti i r, n (-.)rJ et- t p 1 he r -T r;-n r)t p � c)c j,1 q U d,--,1 d n"'Js mil s t b e a m e n(3 r e N7 is 1 0 rr s a r -T J f"I h J o T) s t,'i F f fiC.!7 '= it hor il z,-: t h,- J s r i bU T i On i3 r, rz -f 7oc'--ition as mine(I by st-jiff. 0'r rf a n J.z i--i r i o i-, sl'I F, n ," r D n may be gr-Inted =i t- T-he r=rd o &:p1-z,ridincf on thi�a � xter�t the n diiring - 7 r i t-)d 201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 Mountain View,California 94040 Phone:(415)949-5500 - FAX:(415)949-5679 R-9 2-46 Pago The brochures will bo distributed in a brochure box that will W- mounted an a separate post . A sign will be mounted abov, A- brachure box identifying the contributions of the particulal organization (s ) . 7he separate post and box will reducH potential cunfusion between District brochures and other organizations ' brochures . Repared by: Ha ter Gundart , Open Space Planner Conuact person : Samd as above R-92-46 Page 3 INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF BROCHURES FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE DISTRICT' S PRESERVES 1 . Organization must have made a substantial contribution (ordinarily at least $10 , 000) in funds and/or value of services for the acquisition, construction, or maintenance of facilities on the preserve on which the brochure is to be distributed. 2 . Organization must be a non-profit , charitable organization. 3 . Organization ' s goals must be complementary with those of the open space district . 4 . Permission for organizations to distribute brochures on any specific District site must be approved by the MROSD Board. 5 . Brochure layout and text must be submitted to MROSD staff for approval before publication. 6 . Organization ' s brochure shall offer a descriptive or interpretive narrative of facility built or land acquired on a significant portion of the preserve . Brochure shall describe organization ' s contributions to the preserve . Narrative must complement District site brochure, with style consistent so as not to confuse public , consistency in graphics , map, etc . This portion of the brochure shall use at least 50% of the brochure ' s space . 7 . Organization shall print brochures at its own expense . S . Distribution arrangements shall be approved by MROSD staff . 9 . MROSD staff shall authorize the distribution site and incorporate the brochure into the design of existing or proposed District signing in that vicinity. 10 . District shall design and construct the brochure distribution boxes , with staff time and out-of-pocket costs to be paid by the requesting organization. 11 . Organization shall initially be permitted distribution rights for a maximum of three years . An extension may be granted at the end of this period, depending on the extent of the organization ' s contributions and involvement during the period. Open Space ----------------------- --------4--� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-92-43 Meeting 9121-9 April 8 , 1992 AGENDA ITEM Addition of Apache Pools , Inc . Property to the Mt .Umunhur.l Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER ' S RECOMMENDATION 1 . Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report , including naming the property as an addition to the Mt . Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve . 2 . indicate your intention to withhold the property fronn dedication as public open space at this time . i-N.TRODUCTTON This property closed escrow on March 10 , 1992 as a. part of the settlement for the MROSD vs . Ringo et al . litigation. One of the defendants in that action was not willing to settle unless the District negotiated a purchase of the Apache Pools property in which there was a claimed interest . As a result , the Use and Management Plan, site naming, and dedication provisions of the acquisition have not been publicly considered by you . This is an unusual process , however , because of the necessity of confidentiality during litigation, this matter could not have been presented publicly prior to close of escrow. DESCRIPTION (see attached snap) This 38 . 88-acre property is located approximately two miles south of Mt . limunhuy1n, west of the Sierra Azul ridge in the Los Gatos Creek watershed . District land adjoins the property on the north and west side . The property is bordered by San Jose Water Works land to the- south , and private land to the east . A tributary to Los Gatos Creek bisects the property. The surroundinc hillsides are moderately steep, covered with various chapparal plant species including chamise , toyon, baccharis , and madrone . A spring is located on the easterly half of the adjacent private parcel . The District has an 4 undivided 1/2 interest in the water rights to this spring . A dirt road descends southwest fron, Loma Prig ta Road through the adjacent Cummingham property . The road ends near the. eastc-,rn boundary of the subject property. The District acquired an --asernenf on tlnis road . There are no structures on the property. 201 San Antonio Circle,Suite C-1 35 - Mountain View,California 94040 - Phone:(415)949-5500 - FAX:(415)949-5679 R-92-43 USE AV) MANAGEMETIT PLAN PlanaingConsiderations The propnity is in unincoyprated SHnta Clata County , outside District - boundaries , but within thp District ' s sphere of influence . Zoning is Hillsidn MR , requiring a 20 to 160-acre minimum lot size , aepending on slope . The property was not rated for suitability as open npocc in thp District ' s Master Plan . Tho propospd Bay Area Ridge Trail corridor follows the prominent Sierra Azu! ridge north and cast of the property . The Tnterliq 17se and Management Plan r4view for the Mt . Umunh"m Area of Siurra Azul Open Space Preserve is tentatively schedul-d for junp , 1994 . Preliminary !J -,, arLd 1JyRaaqqQnQ,Plan Recommendations Dedication: Withhold the property frnm dedication. This will allow the trade of development rights , or sale of a portion or all of tV' property . if the District is not successful in acquiring other upcessary land in the area . Name : Name the property as an addition to the Mt . Umunhum Area oE Sierra AM Open Space Preserve . Signs : Install private property and preserve boundary Rigns wh-re appropriate . Site Mhasis Designation: Conservation Management Unit (CMU) Public Safety Review: Staff viewed the property frow adjacent District land . Puhlic safety hazards are not anticipated because of tht- property ' s lack of ddvelopment . TERIMS AND FUND-ING The purchase price was $80 , 000 , paid in cash at close of 4scraw . The purchase Price is fair and reasonable based upon current r4al wsfat,.-j market conlitions and the terms and conditions of the settloyert of rhe Ringo litigation matter , was ar integral part of this acquisitLon , Prwpaxed by : Sheryl Harioni Cochran Craig Britton , Land Acquisition Manager contact person : So— as V. WIN 10 SUNNI !�"•.'04:`.:�� 1tw . :'^� ....vo.. ;:..,�,.YY• :,:;€.'.�'•'.:^„^ ,r i w M�:,a;: SANTA CLA FLA I► " _ - :h��r u/3�', i,;.y �, {\:,� G �. •. <FKlfQ9r' ° �`i. 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Discussion: Before your April 8 meeting we will check on the available dates that the controller and legal counsel have to meet with you for their performance evaluations. Prepared by: H. Grench Contact person: Same as above