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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-20
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA
7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
October 13, 1993
(7:30) * ROLL CALL
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Apple MBA Class 5 Destination Unknown
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- B. Crowder
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 22, 1993 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
- BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Action Plan Program Evaluation for 1993-1994 Fiscal Year -- C. Britton
(8:45) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
*** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) -
CLOSED SESSION (Litigation, Land Negotiations, Labor Negotiations, and
Personnel Matters)
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE.- T' r Imes 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.
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginn Babbitt,Nonette Hariko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Board Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the B d
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 o the
public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC NUM INGS
The Resource, Management Committee will meet on Thursday, November 4, 1993 beginning at 7:30
P.M. at the District office. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the draft outline of the policy
document.
The 20th Anniversary Committee will meet on Thursday, December 2, 1993 beginning at 5:30 P.M. at
the District office. The purpose of the meeting will be to close out 20th Anniversary events.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Resolution No. 93-33
Resolution of Appreciation of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Honoring Apple MBA Class S Destination Unknown
WHEREAS, the Apple Computer Company team known as "MBA Class S Destination Unknown"
is committed to the permanent preservation of open space lands on the midpeninsula; and
WHEREAS, this team of outdoor enthusiasts recently made a significant donation of equipment
to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District; and
WHEREAS, their generous donation consisted of much-needed and extremely useful maintenance
equipment including two power pruners and one Alaskan mill; and
WHEREAS, the total value of the equipment donated by the team to the District was in the amount
of two-thousand dollars; and
WHEREAS, by this donation, the team has greatly assisted District field staff in maintaining the
open space lands and in enhancing the positive experience of all visitors to the open space
preserves; and
WHEREAS, the team has also show their dedication to open space preservation by participating
in a volunteer project at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve;
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT REsoLVED that the Board of Directors and staff of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District do extend sincere thanks to the MBA Class S Destination Unknown
Team of Apple Computer for their volunteerism and their generosity in providing this equipment
to the District, and present them with this resolution and commemorative photo of the Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-19
REGULAR MEETIN
BOARD DIRECTORS
F DIRE O S
September 22, 1993
MI
NUTES NUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 7:30,P.M.
Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Betsy Crowder, Wim de Wit, Nonette Hanko, Robert
McKibbin, and Pete Siemens.
Member Absent: Teena Henshaw.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes Rand Anderson,
, John Escobar, Malcolm Smith
Del Woods, Stanley Norton, David Sanguinetti and Deborah Zucker.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lloyd Chambers, 145 Cherokee Way, Portola Valley, stated his opposition to proposed closure of
certain District trails to cyclists, the 15 miles per hour speed limit, and the helmet requirement.
He submit
ted his written recommendations for consideration by the Board. �
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B. Crowder stated that the agenda was adopted b Board consens
us.
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IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar, including approval
of minutes of September 8, 1993 regular meeting; approval of responses to written
communications concerning canine access on District preserves from Cheryl S.
Smith, 241 Friar Way, Campbell, and from Nancy V. Carter, 237 Canyon Drive,
Portola Valley; adoption of Resolution 93-30, 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 Acting General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessaryor Appropriate to Closing of the
Trans
action (Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve - Land F P s of Norton) and reaffirming tentative adoption of
the Preliminary Use an Man d Management Plan recommendations g containe
d in re
port R-
92-130, including naming the property as an addition to Russian Ridge Open Space
Preserve, and reaffirming its intention to dedicate the property as public open space;
approval of the parking violation bail schedule contained in report R-93-106;
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Meeting 93-19
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adoption of Resolution 93-31, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for Grant
Funds for the Local Agency Grant Program - Fiscal Year 1994-1995 Under the
Habitat Conservation Fund Program of the California Wildlife Protection Act of
1990 for the Following Project: Devils Canyon (Acronico Property) Acquisition;
and approval of revised claims 93-16. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. ResDonse to 1992-1993 Santa Clara County Grand Ju ( Final Re ort e o-t JD-01-00,
P. Siemens noted that the sentence preceding Table 3 on page 5, "Excluding debt service,
the actual expenditure allocation is as follows:" needed correction, noting that the
acquisition related expense total of$6.12 million probably included debt service. R.
McKibbin recommended mentioning in the same paragraph that expenditures will amount to
approximately 41 percent of the property tax revenue for this fiscal year despite an 18
percent reduction in the District's budg
et.
G. Babbitt, referring to Table 2, suggested that the percentage of operations activities
expenses related to acquisition might also be shown. She noted that the response might
emphasize that a number of the public affairs goals had already been met or had been
implemented even though they had delayed by budget constraints.
G. Babbitt recommended the following specific changes: on page one, under
Recommendation 1: Public Affairs, the first sentence of the first paragraph be changed to
read, "The District has, particularly in the last year, made a substantial effort to involve the
P in its decision-making processes." On page one, under Recommendation 1, the first
sentence of the second paragraph be changed to read, "The following new items have been
added to the Public Affairs Plan and are being implemented as part of the ongoing
activities:" On page three, the first sentence -o-f the first paragraph be changed to read, "An
integral part of developing a plan to maintain the road is negotiating a maintenance
agreement among the parties using the road, which then claim is private. On page three,
the last sentence of the first paragraph be changed to read, "We hope to negotiate an
agreement to provide for ongoing maintenance and public access." C. Britton stated that
road maintenance and public access were not necessary related matters and that he would
not recommend adding public access to this part of the response. G. Babbitt added that she
thought it was important to emphasize that many of the delays related to Mt. Umunhum
were due to a number of external influences, including federal participation in clean up of
the site, state budget constraints, and grievances by neighboring property owners.
C. Britton stated that the response also included the following changes: on page one of
Attachment B, in the second sentence of the second paragraph, ".and in estimates" was to be
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deleted, and that the first sentence of the fourth paragraph was changed to read "This
overall planning process is outlined to clarify the path that decisions about significant
commitments to maintenance should take."
B. Crowder directed P. Siemens, M. Smith, and C. Britton to review Table 3 and the
sentence preceding it and to make any necessary correction and to incorporate changes as
recommended and approved by Board consensus.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the response to the Santa Clara
County Grand Jury report, and authorize the President of the Board to sign the
letter on behalf of the District, with finalized wording as approved by Director
Siemens and C. Britton. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 6 to 0.
B. Proposed Addition of Bartels Property to the Mt Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve (Report R-93-103)
C. Britton stated that the standard purchase agreement to purchase the 56-acre property
included a purchase price of$325,000 with an agreement to lease back the seller's mobile
home site at $300 per month, escalated at 5% per year, for up to ten years.
D. Woods described the property location relative to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve. He showed slides exhibiting the natural features of the
property, including dense vegetation in the Herbert Creek watershed portion of the
property. P. Siemens asked if there were any trails to open for public use. D. Woods
stated that although there were remnants of trails in the area, there were no existing trails to
open for use at this time.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-32, 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 Acting
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve -
Lands of Bartels). G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to
0.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan recommendations contained in the report, including naming
the Bartels property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve, and indicate the Board's intention to withhold the
property from dedication as public open space at this time. G. Babbitt
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
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C. History of Preserves (Report R-93-102)
B. Crowder requested Board approval to work with staff and knowledg
eable me
mbers of
the public to create a program to document and publicize the history of District lands. C.
Br
itton stated that creation of the r program would eventually require implementation that
would be considered by the Board in the future. N. Hanko volunteered to help put g
together
the history of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board authorize B. Crowder to work with staff and
members of the public to create a program to document and publicize the
history of District lands. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion
passed 6 to 0.
D. Continued Discussion of Board Policies_Prertamining to Board Records e ort R-93-105
N. Hanko stated that she and S. Norton reviewed and revised the draft policy
recommendations. The Board discussed and further revised the recommendations as
follows:
a. Written notification be sent to all Board me
mbers of all legal action taken by
the District, and that a written status report of outstanding legal actions be sent
to Board members quarterly.
b. Summary of action taken in closed session shall be signed by the general
manager and the President of the Board and retained by the legal counsel as
client privileged information.
C. The Board's annual written evaluation of each Board appointed officer (general
manager, legal counsel, controller) be signed by the Board President and the
officer and copies retained by the District clerk and made available to the
officer.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the policies, as revised, pertaining to
Board records. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
C. Britton reported that the U.S. Senate appropriated $5.25 for the Phleger property acquisition.
He said that Cupertino would reopen its general plan hearings for the St. Joseph's Seminary
property. He stated that the more conservative element of the Republican party might make
passage of the Governor's sales tax proposition on the November ballot more difficult than had
been anticipated. Reporting on legislative matters, he said that two majority- vote assessment
district bills for Sacramento and San Diego Counties and two amendments to the Brown Act that
would affect meetings of members of the Board were before the Governor for his approval. C.
Britton said that he would be meeting with representatives from East Bay Regional Park District
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to create legislative proposals for multi-county districts.
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P. Siemens reported that volunteers in Los Gatos built a trail from downtown Los Gatos through
the former Novitiate property to St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
W. de Wit stated that he and B. Crowder had joined others in Redwood City the previous
weekend and collected 1200 signatures for the CALPAW initiative. He also reported that his
parked car was vandalized at Alpine and Willowbrook Roads while he was hiking at Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve.
B. Crowder stated that she had received an invitation to Deer Hollow Farm's 15th annual
recognition dinner and that, although she was unable to attend, she hoped that other members of
the Board and staff would attend. She also reported that she gave a talk at a senior citizen's
luncheon and that information about the District and the slide presentation were well received.
M. Smith distributed Kids Art of Open Space posters and entry forms and said that the art work
was donated by the artist, Marty Somers. He said that the reception for the children who submit
artwork would be given by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation on November 16.
J. Escobar reported on four accidents on District preserves. He said that docent training began
on September 21, that volunteer patrol training was to begin on September 23, and that the
Thornewood house tours were scheduled for the following weekend.
VII. CLOSED SESSION
C. Britton announced that a decision to enter into litigation to be discussed in Closed Session fell
under Government Code Section 54956.9 (c). The Board recessed to Closed Session on
litigation, labor negotiations,egotiations, and personnel matters at 9:02 P.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 P.M.
Deborah Zucker
Recording Secretary
Meetinc7 93-19
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RE .D
MIDPENINSLFlA REGIONAL OPEP: SPACE DISTRICT
# Name
Description
-------------- --------
47330 84.44 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Fire Extinguishhers
4731 891.71 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
4732 230.26 L. C. Action Police Supply Field Supplies
4733 80.53 Alan Steel & Sapply Cor,,cnv Field Supplies
4734 4v30.00 Andreini Bros. , Inc. Re-oil Weeks DriveVaV
4735 1,640.00 Arcturus Land Rz, revir,c S,, z-veying y -Pµl j Ridge
4736 56.97 Artech Luminating Equipment
4737 260.00 Bwv Area Bobcat Fcliipment Rental
4738 477.22 Barron Par', Supply Cc„anv Plumbing Supplies
0
4730 73.08 Breon, Q'Dc ; , , Brow
n �M111e�• �! Miller, Bi vYY� Legal .,ervicea
and Innis
4740 297.00 L. Craig Britton Out-of-Tow:. Meeting Extense
A 7 A I 48.90California
al -, --
ilC cilia Criwi�0er Ci C.,,u„el .2 Resource Doti u;-.e,-
4742 177.56 Califor is Water (�,(^+� + ., c
4743 202.00 Service -'--+..parry �^�..21 ..,erJ1Ce
Carpeteria Camrpet--Ranger Residence
4744 2.17 Central Stationers
Office Supplies
4745 163.81 Clark's Auto Pa.rfis/Machine Shop Vehicle P-_
4746 58`� r.A
�� Sheryl Marioni Cochran __
Reimbursement.+ Permits an4 Private
Vehicle F,mense
4747 1QQ.22 C u uaniccation s Research a pany Radio Repairs
T748 110.00 Cambell Towing Tcwina Sei ices
4749 100.66 Patrick Congdon- P,eimbur-�emenfi--Glindcw Blinds
4750 295.00 Council on Education in Management SeminJar Registration--D. Dolan.
475 154.13 Crest Copies, Inc. Plans--Skyline Water S stem
4752 4,405.00 Earth Sssterrz Consultants Consulting, Se. ices--r, e:;s Road
4753 1,122.00 Emmlevmenl Develo=ient Department State Unemployment- Insurance
4754 1,064.51 Emeraenc: Vehicle Svsterr,s +,, ,,}
4755 Emergent. Lights Ins.a��Q�ion.
26.75 Epic M.ar',etirg Company, Inc. Radio Case
4756 162.38 E�edite S
4757 signs
89.25 Federal Emress Corporation. Egress Mail
4758 05.75 Film, to Frame c,
('� /'� 7� �12des and Mounting for Displav
4759 600.QQ First Amer icon Title Insurance Prelim-mai-v Reports
Ccari -nv
4760 743.00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Vehicle Insurance
4761 108.76 Foster Bros. Security .S`st-mms,Inc. Locks and Ke s
4762 38,58 Forestry S4o-pliers, Inc.
First Aid S+'pp11cS
4763 38.08 G & K Serric t,,e8 Shop Tavel S.'ei vice
4764 215.83 Gardenland Parer Equip;aenfi
4?65 .._�uip;nert and Repairs
1,355.6A_ Garcia P'a„p & Well Con.:anv Re_cair
4766 325,000.00 Gafiearay Title Companny Lurid Purchase--Bartels
4767 773.15 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing
4768 459.57 He„e Depot Field Equipment an Supplies
4769 49.00 Phillip Hearin Reimbursement--Uniform 4770 2,670.00 Huettig & .c..Chr o;r.,, Inc. Construction action Management Services--Range
4771 Field Office
25.33 Hyster Cc
Sales mpanv Equipment Part
4772 145.01 Independent Business Prcdacts Office Supplies
4773 1,391.01 Jeda Publications, Inc. Printir,�r--Trails Brochure
4774 169.36 Keeble & Shuchat
4775 A Slide Processing and Eauiprent
4s 8� Langley Hill Quarr•� Base Rock
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Claims No. 93-16
Meeting 93-19
Date: Sept. 22, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENUISULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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4776 53.30 Judy Law Private Vehicle ExYpense
4777 298.52 * Linotext Photographs
4778 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Services
4779 279.81 Los Altos Garbage Co„_ y Garbage Service
4780 1,400.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Building Maintenance
4781 223.00 McGrath RentCorp Temporary Office Rental
4732 700.07 Minton's Lumber Company Field Supplies
4783 3,079.53 Miracle Auto Painting Vehicle Repairs
4784 8,057.71 Murray & Murray Legal Services
4785 . 180.00 National Safety Council District Membership
4786 582.64 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts and Recairs .
4787 27.66 Northern Enerav Propane Fuel
4788 733.09 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
4789 1,351.53 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4790 26.12 Paste & Turnbull Architectural Services--Picchetti
4791 149.71 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Contraction Signs
4792 298.15 Pilarcitos Quarry Base Rock
4793 750.98 PIP Printing Printing--District Regulations
4794 324.75 Thomas Randall Reimbursement--Windcw Blinds
4795 156.96 Rochester Midland Corporation. Restrocm Chemicals
4796 32.50 Rayne Water Ccmimny Water Service
4797 394.30 J. L. Rice Trucking & Material Freight Expense
4795 2,506.54 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
4799 65.00 Safety-Kleen Corporation Solvent Tank Service
4800 436.75 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement
4801 400.00 Santa Clara County Health Services Fuel Storage Permit
480" 10.00 Scenic America Resource Documents
4803 1,736.00 Scribner Graphic Press Fall Newsletter Printing
4804 71.57 Signs of the Times Signs
4805 180.32 Skyline County Water District Water Service
4806 74.64 Summit Uniforms Uniform, Ex-oense
480? 30.65 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Medical Services
4808 49.28 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
4809 838.94 Teeco Products Propane Refrigerator
4810 1,405.56 TRW-Redi Microfishe Assessor's Records
4811 48.14 Unocal Fuel
4812 1,485.24 Valley Oil Company Fuel
4813 90.66 Value Business Products Office Supplies
4814 2,717.00 Whitmore,Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services
4815 140.00 Western Exterminator Company Exterminating Services
4816 768.55 The Wbrkirgi�,-n l s Emporium Uniform Expense
4817 2,432.43 Yardbird Equipment- Sales Equipment and Repairs
4818 11500.00 Environmental Concepts Perc Test--Benedetti Prmerty
4819 4115.34 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Electrical Facilities Installed--Rancho
4320 248.66 Petty Cash Local and Out-of-Town Business Meetings.
Field and Office Supplies, Resource
Documents, Seminar Registration, and
Private Vehicle E�-oense
*Urgent check issued on September 14, 1993.
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-93-107
Meeting 93-20
October 13, 1993
AGENDA ITEM
Mid-Year Program Evaluation for 1993-1994 Action Plan for the Im lementation of the
Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI
Accept the 1993-1994 mid-year program evaluation as contained in this report and discussed
at the October 13 meeting.
DISCUSSION
The attached program evaluation material covers the first six months of the 1993-1994 fiscal
year. At your October 13 meeting, staff will brief you on additional projects and activities
not specifically included in the Action Plan that have required significant staff time. In
addition, new projects and activities to be undertaken during 1993-1994 will be discussed.
This program evaluation session is intended to lay the foundation for future discussions on
the 1994-1995 Action Plan.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, Acting General Manager
Jean H. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager
Contact People:
L. Craig Britton, Acting General Manager
Jean H. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Report R-93-107 Page 2
OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
ACQU S ON
Subprograms
A. Negotiations and Special Projects
B. Enterprise
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will purchase or otherwise acquire interest in the maximum
feasible amount of strategic open space within the District planning areas.
General Program Emphasis for 1993-1994
As a result of the state budget crisis and its potentially disastrous effect on
acquisition funding, efforts will focus on the highest priority, most critical
projects, while non-grant funded, lower priority projects will be approached on
a long-term option or substantial gift-purchase basis.
Staff Resources
(Regular, full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated)
Assistant General Manager/Land Acquisition Manager
Real Property Representative (one-half time contract position)
Research Attorney
Secretary - Open Space Acquisition
PROGRESS: The District has acquired a total of only 90 acres of high-
priority open space land since April 1. Options to acquire an additional 2,184
acres of desirable open space lands have been secured in anticipation of
Ca1Paw '94 being approved by the voters in June.
Report R-93-107 Page 3
1993-1994
Negotiations and Special Projects Subprogram
b'ectivg
To provide for the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure a recreational
and open space greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, including rounding out and improving
public access to existing preserves and connecting District preserves with other public lands.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Land Commitments budget category into open
space lands, at desirable prices, focusing on the highest priority, most critical
properties, which specifically round out and improve public access to existing
preserves and/or connect to other preserves or other public lands, balancing the
desirability of the potential acquisition with the availability of severely limited funds,
including, if possible, private financing with favorable terms.
PROGRESS:
• Of the four transactions completed this fiscal year, the Norton property
purchase stands out as the most critical because it connects two portions of
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, protects a significant portion of the
Skyline scenic corridor, and provides a critical connection for the Bay Area
Ridge Trail.
• An option was secured to acquire the critical connection between Long Ridge
and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves. The District was successful in
obtaining a $46,000 grant to acquire this property and complete the Ridge
Trail connection between the two preserves.
2. Attempt to obtain long-term options to acquire properties that might be affordable in
future years should the District be successful in obtaining additional funding for land
acquisition.
PROGRESS:
• properties, totalling over 2 000
Long-term options were obtained on seven o e
g P P p g ,
acres of desirable open space lands in anticipation of passage of CALPAW '94
in June or possible future purchases from grants or District income. The most
notable option is the 179-acre Devils Canyon property adjacent to Long Ridge
Open Space Preserve.
3. Complete a successful auction sale of the "Teague Hill" surplus properties to help fill
a critical gap in the District's pledge to Peninsula Open Space Trust to help acquire
the former Phleger property in Woodside.
PROGRESS:
• The April auction held to sell the "Teague Hill" surplus property was
unsuccessful. It is anticipated that a second auction will be held before the
end of the fiscal year.
Report R-93-107 Page 4
1993-1994
Enterprise Subprogram
Objective
To manage all of the District's revenue producing activities in such a way as to maximize
income from enterprise accounts consistent with Open Space Management policies,
incorporating compatible new programs when possible.
Key Prjects and Activities
1. Administer leases and rental properties, consistent with open space management
policies, to maintain and enhance revenue stream through competitive and current rate
structure, effective maintenance programs and communication with tenants.
PROGRESS:
• Rental rates increased an average of 3.5% to reflect cost of living changes and
market conditions, while maintaining full occupancy. Have generated $7,000
more income than one year ago year-to-date, in spite of one demolished
structure.
• In spite of severe market conditions, sufficient cash flow from District's
administrative office building has been generated to cover District occupancy
costs.
2. Aggressively seek opportunities to convert equity in rental properties to capital for
land acquisition through development of "lifetime tenancy, or term ownership"
program for the former Bean, Landre and Smith houses.
PROGRESS:
• Distributed promotional flyer on term ownership program to local realtors and
showed all three properties to numerous prospects. Proposed exchange of
"lifetime tenancy" for fee interest to owners of selected properties in Portola
Park. No results to date.
3. Carry out maintenance and improvements to rental houses to keep buildings and
grounds in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition and to increase net rental income.
PROGRESS:
• Have developed pool of local "handypersons" to perform many maintenance
tasks at less cost than that from using maintenance tradesmen in El Camino-
101 corridor. Running at 50% year-to-date vs. maintenance budget for first
five months.
Report R-93-107 Page 5
PLANNING PROGRAM
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of
open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land
and consistent with ecological values.
General Program Emphasis for 1993-1994
Respond to budget constraints by increasing emphasis on grant applications,
joint agency projects, and use and management plans. Oversee the design and
implementation of capital improvements for public access, interpretation, and
resource management consistent with adjusted budget guidelines. Provide the
administration, coordination and communication to support District policies,
general objectives, and specific projects.
Staff Resources
(Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated)
Planning Manager
Senior Planner
Open Space Planner II (2)
Resource Planner
Planning Technician
PROGRESS: Planning staff has emphasized balancing efforts on short-term and long-
term planning and implementation objectives. Substantial efforts have been made in
grant applications and cooperative projects for planning, acquisition, access
improvements, and site restoration with other agencies and local universities, with
some successful results.
An unprecedented number of major capital improvement projects are currently
underway or just being completed.
Several long-term plan and policy formulation efforts are also underway including
local, regional and overall acquisition planning methodology, trail guideline and ADA
access implementation methodology, resource management policies, management of
historic property leases, disposition of the surplus property at Teague Hill Open Space
Preserve, the assessment and planning process for the Mt. Umunhum area., and
policies for access to dogs.
Program emphasis for the second half of this fiscal year will be on completion of use
and management plan and trail element updates, which will be aided by the end of the
heavy construction season and the resolution of some new methods for trail condition
inventory and acquisition studies.
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1993-1994
Planning Program
Objectiv
Formulate and review Use and Managements Plans, as well as oversee the physical
implementation for public access and interpretation, and for resource management, master,
and other special plans.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Ca in tal Improvement Projects Continue implementation of approved grant-funded
trail projects at Russian Ridge and Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserves, construction
of new ranger office facilities at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, and
development of the interior of the nature center at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve. Continue with the upgrading of preserve signs and maps into new format.
PROGRESS:
0 New grant and gift funded trails completed at Russian Ridge, Pulgas Ridge
(Blue Oaks Trail and Cordilleras Whole Access Trail), and Monte Bello Open
Space Preserves.
• Rancho San Antonio field office construction initiated; completion projected
February 1, 1994.
• Skyline Nature Center interior and exterior exhibits conceptually planned and
estimated.
• Grant-funded blacksmith shop restoration at Picchetti Ranch completed.
• Completed update of Fact Sheet for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and
updates in progress for Windy Hill, Los Trancos, and Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserves.
Completed new aluminum entry signs for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
and wooden replacement or new trail signs for Pulgas Ridge, Fremont Older,
Rancho San Antonio, Los Trancos Open Space Preserves, Duveneck Windmill
Pasture Area of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, and Picchetti
Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
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2. Inter-Agency Planning Continue multi jurisdictional planning projects for the Bay and
Ridge Trails. Conduct joint planning with Santa Clara County on Rancho San
Antonio County Park, upper and lower Stevens Creek County Parks, and the
Lexington Reservoir Recreation Plan, including the Highway 17 overcrossing and
connections to El Sereno Open Space Preserve, Continue work with the Biodiversity
Task Force.
PROGRESS:
• Continued Bay Area Ridge Trail and Bay Trail planning and implementation,
including extensive negotiations with NASA over access; participated in San
Francisco watershed planning activities.
• Continued planning and construction project coordination with Santa Clara
County Parks at Rancho San Antonio County Park, Stevens Creek Reservoir
County Park/Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Lexington Reservoir/St.
Joseph's Hill and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserves and in conjunction with
the Jamison property.
• Participated in Santa Cruz Mountain Biodiversity Task Force as steering
committee member and Santa Clara Valley Biodiversity Task Force.
3. Plan and Policy Implementation Apply adopted District-wide trail policies and
guidelines to at least four preserves where trail use conflicts are most apparent.
Complete resource management policies and incorporate assessment of resources and
priority resource management projects into the Use and Management Plan review
process. Implement policies for access for persons with disabilities by correcting
existing barriers, providing information and communication opportunities, and by
incorporating access considerations into design in accordance with the ADA Plan.
Prepare a comprehensive policy document that presents District goals, objectives,
policies, plans and facilities in a more organized accessible form. Prepare a
comprehensive acquisition plan to support internal coordination of acquisition
activities and increase public awareness of the acquisition program.
PROGRESS:
• Initiated Resource Management Policy formulation and review process, held
staff workshops and first public workshop.
• Continued and refined trail inventory process for implementation of Trail Use
Guidelines and ADA Plan. Substantial work completed on Coal Creek and St.
Joseph's Hill Use and Management Plan updates. Completion of Coal Creek
anticipated in fourth quarter of 1993, St. Joseph's in first quarter of 1994,
Purisima trail element in second quarter of 1994.
• Did not complete application of trail policies and guidelines to any District
preserves during the first half of the fiscal year.
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OPERATIONS PROGRAM
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space
lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with
ecological values.
General Program Emphasis for 1993-1994
Continue to provide responsible stewardship of District lands. Based on trail use guidelines,
increase efforts in public education and volunteer participation. In light of current budgetary
constraints, an increased emphasis will be placed on cost-saving measures. Traditional
Operations Program activities such as ranger patrol, resource protection, and maintenance
and construction responsibilities will continue to demand the majority of the program's
resources.
Staff Resources
(Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated)
Operations Manager
Area Superintendents (2)
Visitor Services Supervisor
Support Services Supervisor
Supervising Rangers (4)
Equipment Mechanic-Operator
Volunteer Coordinator (one-half time)
Docent Coordinator
Rangers (11)
Secretary
Lead Open Space Technicians (2)
Open Space Technicians (5)
Seasonal Open Space Technicians (5 temporary positions)
PROGRESS:
• Maintenance and construction crews worked several weeks repairing trails and roads
damaged by last winter's heavy rains and unusual snowfall.
• Two damaged bridges on the Stevens Creek Nature Trail were replaced, restoring the
multiple-use trail link to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.
• Working with the District's trail consultant, staff constructed new trails at Monte Bello
and Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserves.
• Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve parking lots were re-rocked to improve all-weather
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• The Cordilleras full access trail at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve has been
extended the entire length of the valley floor.
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• The addition of a ranger residence at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve has greatly
improved the District's presence in the area, as well as significantly shortened our
emergency response time.
• Staff devoted several weeks to improving the recently acquired Vidovich property.
Roads and trails have been incorporated into the Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve trail system. Roads have been improved to provide for emergency access.
Gates, stiles, and signs have also been installed to secure the new boundary and protect
private property.
• Patrol staff continues efforts to mitigate trail-use conflicts through visitor education and
active enforcement of District regulations.
• The volunteer trail patrol program has been implemented. Staff recently completed the
training of 30 trail patrol volunteers.
• The monthly field service projects attracted 195 volunteers so far this year. The
number of office volunteers and requests from organized groups and service clubs for
special field project opportunities have also increased.
• Docents have nearly doubled the number of hikes offered to the public. Regular
weekday programs were introduced this summer. Weekday programs for schools and
other groups have increased.
• The docent program and field staff are playing an active role in assisting planning staff
with the development of a plan for the David Daniels Nature Center.
1993-1994
Qperations Program
Objective
Provide responsible stewardship of all District lands by furnishing the public safety,
maintenance, and resource protection services necessary and appropriate for effective
management of District lands.
Key Projects and Activities
with he City of Mountain
1. Implement the new radio system and dispatch agreement t t
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View.
PROGRESS:
• The District started using the new radio system, including dispatch services, on
May 1, 1993.
• Staff has worked closely with City of Mountain View staff to compile all
necessary geographic and information files. District and city staff meet regularly
to insure the success of the program.
2. Revise ranger residence policies and guidelines for Board adoption and implementation.
PROGRESS:
• Draft ranger residence guidelines were completed and distributed to the
bargaining unit July 1, 1993 for review and comment.
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• Local 715 has requested to meet-and-confer on the draft. Because of scheduling
conflicts, the meet-and-confer process has been deferred until contract
negotiations are complete.
3. Within budgetary constraints, implement Operations Program-related elements of
Americans with Disabilities Act Access Plan and Trail Use Policies and Guidelines.
PROGRESS:
• All step-over access stiles have been removed from District trailheads.
• Modifications to accommodate disabled employees at both field offices are
planned or underway.
• Field staff continues to make improvements to the District's existing full access
trails. Staff is experimenting with surface treatments that will provide a more
consistent surface for wheelchairs.
• The docent program is now offering guided walks on the full access trails.
4. Revise District use regulations (Ordinance 83-1).
PROGRESS:
• The Board adopted new land use regulations July 28, 1993.
• Temporary signs for new trail-related regulations are in place. Staff anticipates
that permanent signs will be installed by December 1.
S. Develop draft special use policies for Board adoption.
PROGRESS:
• Staff is reviewing and editing the draft document. Staff plans to present the draft
to the Board before the end of this fiscal year.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. General Public Information and Outreach
B. Legislative and Organizational Relations
C. Funding Measure Preparation
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will educate and make clearly visible to the public the purposes and actions of
the District, and will actively encourage public communication and involvement in District
activities.
General Program Emphasis for 1993-1994
Fully implement the comprehensive public affairs plan to increase the positive awareness of
the District, and place the District in a position to successfully carry out a funding measure.
PROGRESS: The Public Affairs Program successfully implemented a number of the key
elements of the public affairs plan, including a speakers bureau, display scheduling, ongoing
media contact and media/outreach mailing list compilation, public opinion poll, retail store
outreach, wider distribution'of collateral material, visitor survey, 20th anniversary events,
corporate and chambers of commerce outreach, and elementary school outreach.
Other elements, such as the "lands at risk" graphic and the town meetings, are in the
development or scheduling stage.
All tasks were completed to provide the information for the Board to make a decision on
proceeding with a funding measure. The acting general manager and public affairs manager
worked with the Board's finance committee to develop a recommendation on alternative
funding mechanisms.
1993-1994
General Public Information and Outreach Subprogram
Qbjectiv.�
To generate additional support among the general public for completing the greenbelt by
increasing the positive perception and awareness of the District's mission, objectives,
accomplishments, programs, and effective management of public lands and financial
resources.
Key Projects and Activities
1 Complete the visitor profile survey.
PROGRESS:
• Results of over 1,000 surveys have been compiled.
2. Maximize regular media coverage of District activities and accomplishments.
PROGRESS:
• Completed and ongoing; included media coverage of new regulations, Devils
Canyon option, budget, fire hazard, volunteers, hikes and walks, grant award,
20th anniversary, resource management, and ADA compliance processes.
3. Publish three issues of the Open Space newsletter and one Annual Report (at the end
of the calendar year).
PROGRESS:
• Two issues of Open Space have been published; the third is scheduled for
early December. It has been decided to prepare an annual report at the end of
the fiscal year rather than at the end of the calendar year.
4. Create and maintain an enhanced presence in the community through presentations,
displays, and events.
PROGRESS:
• Since April, Board members and staff have made 24 presentations and staffed
7 displays.
5. Produce a graphic representation of the greenbelt's "unmet needs" or at-risk lands.
PROGRESS:
• This project is in progress and is expected to be completed before the end of
the fiscal year.
6. Prepare and present options for a new District Visitors Guide.
PROGRESS:
• A new map-style format for the Visitor's Guide has been initiated; design and
production are in progress.
1993-1994
Legislative and Organizational Relations
Objective
To preserve existing sources of funding for 1993-1994 and future fiscal years, to secure
legislation which will generally benefit the District; and to inform other public agencies and
private organizations about the District's activities and goals.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Work closely with the District's Sacramento lobbyist to preserve current and future
state funding for the District.
PROGRESS:
• The District was exempted from the reduction of property tax revenue during
the state's budget process, and management is working with the District's
lobbyist to develop a strategy for long-term protection of the District's limited
funding sources.
2. Identify and propose any special projects for which direct state funding may be
available.
PROGRESS:
• No direct special funding projects have been considered because of the state's
budget crisis.
3. Accomplish or make reasonable progress on the priority items in the District's
Legislative Program.
PROGRESS:
• The two top-priority goals of the legislative plan related to protection of tax
revenue and inclusion of District projects in CalPaw '94 were accomplished;
0 Some progress has been made on the next priority goal of developing
legislation which ensures long-term protection of the District's funding.
Meetings are being scheduled between the District's and East Bay Regional
Park District's management and lobbyists.
• Priority "C" goals relating to supporting legislation which is beneficial to the
District have been met through our ongoing review of relevant legislation. Due
to the efforts focused on protecting the District's existing funding source, little
progress has been achieved on the remaining priority goals in the legislative
plan.
• Work has continued with the CPRS legislative committee and the Planning and
Conservation League (PCL) on wording for a vehicle tax initiative that could
provide funding for open space maintenance and operations.
4. Maintain contact with officials of other agencies and private organizations for the
exchange of information, cooperation on special projects and participation in special
events such as conferences and seminars, to keep the District informed of current
issues.
PROGRESS:
• The District has worked with members of the San Mateo County Board of
Supervisors on the issue of permanent protection of Edgewood County Park.
• Staff has worked with the officials from the Town of Los Gatos on local open
space and trail issues.
• The District has participated, with officials from the City of Mountain View,
in working toward continued operation of Deer Hollow Farm.
• Staff has met with officials from the City of East Palo Alto to discuss
redevelopment project tax increment issues.
1993-1994
Funding Measure Preparation
Objective
To place the District in a position to successfully carry out a funding measure, at a future
time.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Develop a strategy to undertake a funding measure for 1994, if the circumstances
favor it at that time.
a) Complete two public opinion surveys.
PROGRESS:
• The first public opinion survey has been completed. The second survey will be
undertaken either in winter or spring, depending on the Board's decision on
whether to proceed with a funding measure.
b) Hire temporary help to focus overall efforts towards a funding measure.
PROGRESS:
• Until the Board makes a decision to proceed with a funding measure,
temporary staffing is not necessary.
c) Coordinate District activities related to a funding measure.
PROGRESS:
• All tasks and research that could be completed prior to a decision to proceed
with a funding measure have been completed.
d) Work closely with the Finance Committee and the Board on all issues related
to funding measure.
PROGRESS:
• All information was provided to the Finance Committee and a consensus was
reached for a recommendation to the full Board.
• The Finance Committee is also considering the appropriate District role for the
upcoming Ca1Paw '94 initiative proposed for the June, 1994 ballot.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT
AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The staff of the District will administer the affairs of the District on behalf of
the public so as to maximize accomplishment of the goals of the District within
existing financial and other constraints.
General Program Emphasis for 1993-1994
Instill vision and provide leadership to foster participation in order to
successfully implement the Strategic Plan. Maintain the District's viability as
an open space acquisition and management agency in light of potential
reduction of property tax revenue resulting from the state's fiscal crisis.
Staff Resources
(Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated)
General Manager
Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer)
Controller (one-quarter time)
Administrative Services Manager/District Clerk
Administrative Analyst
Office Manager/Secretary to the General Manager
Accounting Specialist
Secretary
Receptionist (one-half time)
PROGRESS: The management team, since the general manager's retirement
in April, has continued to build and refine a management team approach for
overall management of the District's activities. Primary efforts during the first
six months of the fiscal year focused on protecting the District's property tax
revenue, recommending appropriate operating budget adjustments in light of
District's exemption, and carrying out District activities as prescribed in the
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Action Plan.
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1993-1994
General Management and Program m Supper
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To provide overall coordination, direction, and administrative base for all District activities
so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's policies and directives, to implement
the Strategic Plan, and to maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and
management agency.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Pursue legislation and alternative sources to secure existing, as well as additional
funding for the District, to maintain its viability and to meet acquisition and open space
management needs.
PROGRESS:
• The District was exempted from the reduction of property tax revenue during the
state's 1993-1994 budget deliberations.
• Work underway with District's lobbyist to develop long-term protection of
funding sources.
• Finance committee, acting general manager, and public affairs manager
investigated potential of a funding measure in 1994 (see Funding Measure
Preparation section in Public Affairs Program). To report conclusions at October
27, 1993 Board meeting.
• Various District projects totalling over $50 million included in CALPAW
initiative anticipated to be on June 1994 ballot.
2. Once impact of the state's fiscal crisis on the District is known, review District's
overall operations and fiscal situation with Budget Committee, Controller, Board of
Directors, and staff and make adjustments as appropriate throughout all District
programs.
PROGRESS:
• Fiscal year 1993-1994 budget adjustments adopted August 25, 1993.
• District continues to approach its property tax funding cautiously in light of the
state's still unstable budget situation and the yet unknown outcome of Proposition
172 (extension of half-cent sales tax).
• Operating budget adjustments of $253,900 represented a 5.4% increase in the
approved $4,742,000 operating budget. The initial 1993 1994 budget
Presented
an 18% reduction in operating expenses when compared with the initial 1992-
1993 budget.
3. C 7out District's Personnel and labor relations functions, including continuing nuin
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implementation of staffing reorganization plan if funding is available.
PROGRESS:
• In light of funding uncertainty, Board's "hold" on completing the implementation
of the staffing reorganization plan continues. Six approved positions have not
been filled. An additional ranger position, initially approved with 1992-1993
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budget, also "on hold", as is the filling of the real property representative
position on a regular, full-time basis.
• In August 1993, funding approved for a full-time, temporary planning technician
through March 1994.
• Contract negotiations with Local 715 were deferred until the state's 1993-1994
budget approved. Negotiations currently in progress as of the writing of this
report.
4. Enhance organizational effectiveness through increased communications, staff meetings,
retreats, workshops, training seminars, and team building activities.
PROGRESS:
• Employee steering committee, staff safety committee, field uniform committee,
and "fun" committee continue to be active.
• In September, District's office, supervisory, and management staff received
results of organization improvement survey. Employee steering committee and
management team to focus their efforts on selected items.
• Staff family picnic held in August and very well-attended. Staff luncheon
potlucks held in April and June in conjunction with training sessions.
5. Refine process by which staff and Board members coordinate short- and long-term
goals and objectives for acquisition.
PROGRESS:
• District acquisitions were put on hold during the state budget crisis, and Board
and staff agreed to attempt to secure options. To date, options have been
obtained on over 2,000 acres of desirable open space land.
• During the budget revision process, the District controller provided income
updates and cash flow projections on several occasions.
• Prior to the end of the fiscal year, staff will brief interested members of the
Board on short- and long-term acquisition goals.
Open Space
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Dena K. Bonnell
Mayor, City of Mountain View
P.O. Box 7540
Mountain View, CA 94039-7540
Dear Mayor Bonnell:
Thank you for inviting the District to join the City of Mountain View and other
agencies to discuss the future operation of Deer Hollow Farm. The Board and staff
are very interested in meeting with the city and other local agencies to explore
alternative funding sources for the farm.
The District recognizes the importance of Deer Hollow Farm to the community. We
know the farm has been a valuable resource to the children who participate in the City
of Mountain View's programs, as well as the preserve visitors who enjoy the farm
when they use the trails. The District has had a successful partnership with the City
of Mountain View during the past 15 years. Together, we have provided a safe and
secure home for the farm at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Deer Hollow
Farm has become an integral part of the outdoor experience enjoyed by many
residents of Santa Clara Valley and the peninsula.
Like the City of Mountain View and other local agencies, we have been forced to
make budget cuts. The state's financial problems have created an uncertain future for
the District's funding. However, we share your concern about the future of Deer
Hollow Farm. We welcome the opportunity to participate as one of several other
agencies in the meeting you propose. Because Deer Hollow farm is located in a
District open space reserve we have a great interest in working with the city to find
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questions, please call John at (415) 691-1200.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
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Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
Gcne,r,al Manager:Herbert Grench Hoard ofOiivoors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teeny Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respor
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V Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
September 2�, 1993 Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
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open space/skyline & foothill Areas
330 DiStel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Directors;
I really hope there is some way that you can open up some areas for dog
owners to walk there pets in the great outdoors,
it was not until a few years ago when I was "babysitting" my sons dog
that I realized there is ljowmERE to walk your dog except the city streets.
This seems absolutely absurd to me.
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plan that would allow certain areas to be opened up to doge. I am unable
to attend but I would like this letter to be counted in support of open
space for dogs.
Sincerely,
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2476 Porterfield Court
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Xountain View, CA 94040
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Judith Fawcett
2476 Porterfield Court
Mountain View, CA 94049
Dear Ms. Fawcett:
Thank you for your September 28 1993 letter regarding dog
s on open space preserves. The
District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments at our Regular Meeting last night.
We are pleased that you took the time to write to us.
I have forwarded our request to allow dos in certain areas to the Board's Do Committee.
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We have initiated a study to determine where dog use is appropriate. The committee will
consider all suggestions during a series of public meetings. These meetings will help the
District develop a general dog use policy, as well as a plan for designating dog use at
specific open space preserves.
District staff will add our name to our mailinglist and notify you of future Do Committee
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meetings. We welcome your participation.
Sincerely,
Betsy Crowder, President
Board of Directors
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Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485
General Manager.I terbert Grem h hoard of Directors:Pete siemens,Robert Me Kibbin, feena Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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Office of the Mayor and City Council • 500 Castro Street • Post Office Box 7540 • Mountain View,California 94039-7540
415-903-6305 • FAX 415-903-6039
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
September 17, 1993 Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Ms. Betsy Crowder Staff Acknowledge/Respond
President, Board of Directors V111 Draft Response Attached
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
330 Distel Circle Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(s)
Los Altos, CA 94022
No Response Necessary
Dear President Crowder:
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For the past 15 years, the City of Mountain View has operated Deer Hollow Farm, a
10-acre working farm located on land owned by the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open
Space District in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The major
components of the Farm include outdoor education and environmental programs
for children; organized summer camps for youths (kindergarten through sixth
grade); animal care; and a very active volunteer program, which, last year alone,
accounted for over 3,900 volunteer hours. The Farm, in addition to being highly
utilized by schools from throughout the County (4,500 children, representing
151 different classes, visited in 1992-93), is also a very popular destination for adults
and families in the evenings and on weekends.
Deer Hollow Farm is a regional facility benefiting people throughout the area. Of
the 2,282 Deer Hollow Farm visitors surveyed Tuesday, August 10, through
Monday, August 16, 85 percent listed Santa Clara or San Mateo as their county of
residence.
For the past 15 years, the City of Mountain View has been the sole source of funding
constraints the
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City is exploring the feasibility of receiving funding assistance from other munici-
palities and agencies whose residents and constituents utilize and benefit from Deer
Hollow Farm and the programs it offers. Without this regional funding participa-
tion, it is uncertain whether Mountain View will be able to sustain this valuable
program that provides benefits for many residents of Santa Clara Valley and the
Peninsula.
These are particularly difficult economic times for all agencies; however, your con-
sideration of this request for potential participation would be appreciated. We
would appreciate hearing from the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
prior to October 22, 1993 regarding the possibility of your staff participating in a
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September 17, 1993
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meeting with representatives of other cities and agencies to discuss, in concept, a
joint program to support the operation of Deer Hollow Farm. Should you or your
staff have any questions, please contact David Muela, Community Services Director,
at (415)903-6331.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Dena K. Bonnell
Mayor
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Acting General Manager
DATE: October 8, 1993
SUBJECT: FYI
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Santa Clara County Open Space
Authority Fact Sheet
00'tN. SPACE
Purposes: 1.Preserve open space(eg., undeveloped hillsides,creeks,
bayhuids)'
2. Create a greenbelt
3. Preserve the quality of life
4. Encourage agriculture
Background: Created by the California State Legislature in 1992 after a sir
year effort by a local coalition of concerned citizens.elected
officials,business,civic,industry,labor,environmental and
other organ izations.
Location: Cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell,Morgan
Hill and Gilroy,and unincorporated county land in eastern
and southern Santa Carry County.
Structure: Governed by an Interim Board until elections in June. 1994
when members will be elected to represent seven districts for
four-year terns.
Powers: May acquire land by purchase,gift,open space easements or
other measures.
Acquisition Priorities Priority for acquisitions focused on lands closest, most
and Limitations accessible,and most visible to the urban areas. Remote
ntrtchlands may be acquired only under specified
conditions.
Funding: Presently, none. The legislation that created the authority
contained no provisions for funding. A measure to fund the
Authority will be on the June 1994 ballot.
Implementation: A citizens advisory committee with diverse representation
from each city and affected interest group,and a technical
advisory committee composed of city and county planners
will help implement the Authority.
For further information, contact: Greg Seller at 252-9530, Fax 252-9531
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September 29, 1993
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Dale K. Parker
7175 Blue Hill Drive
San Jose, CA 95129
Dear Mr. Parker:
Thank you for your September 19, 1993 letter regarding bicyclists at Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve. I am sorry that you encountered some inconsiderate
cyclists, and glad that you were not injured. I appreciate the fact that you've kept your good
humor in spite of your unpleasant experience.
The district wants to accommodate a variety of trail use groups, including hikers
. Y g P , g , runners,
bicyclists, and equestrians. Unfortunately, some people are less courteous than others. We
are concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors, and are making efforts to reduce
accidents and conflicts on District trails. Volunteers and staff are distributing our trail
etiquette brochure. The District's Board of Directors recently adopted a 15 MPH speed limit
for bicycles, and our volunteer trail patrol program will begin in October. The Board will
also be reviewing the trail use designations for this preserve sometime in the next year.
Your name and address have been added to the trail use mailing list.
I hope you will continue to hike on open space preserves. The Whittemore Gulch Trail at
Purisima Creek Redwoods will be closed to bicycles and horses during the winter months.
You may find hiking at this preserve more enjoyable then.
Sincerely,
/oh'nEscobar
Operations Manager
JE:kh
Open Space . . . for room to breathe" 20th Anniversary 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
Genera!Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
SFP 27 1990 Douglas Lincoln
100 Olde Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95032
September 23, 1993
Chair, Dog Use Committee Meeting
MPROSD
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Chair Person:
As it will not be Possible to attend your meeting on the 28th, I am
sending this letter to present my views.
My German Wire Hair Pointer and I are frequent users of open space park
land. In Particular we enjoy a varied selection of trails including
those which lead to remote locations.
As a resident of Los Gatos I long for more freedom in the use of MPROSD
park lands. A wider and deeper selection of trails and park lands
would tend to reduce concentrations of dog owners and their companions.
Myunderstanding is that there are three main Problems which cause
MPROSD to limit dog usage :
1 . Disruption of wild life .
2. Trail Cleanliness.
3. Intimidation of other trail users.
To eliminate these Problems I suggest that MPROSD issue dog use permits
for those areas which are now off limits.
0. A colored sleeve slipped over the dogs lead would give easy
recognition that a permit had been obtained.
0 . Violation of permit requirements Would result is suspension of the
permit .
0. Dog owners using MPRODS trails without a permit would be required
to get one.
0. A fee to obtain a permit would PRY for cost of administration.
To obtain a Permit. the user could be required to attend a MPROSD class
where instructions would be given as to what is expected of responsible
dog owners. The class could teach methods and show available materials
used to keep trails clean. It could teach how not to intimidate other
trail users and how to respond to wild life .
Thank You:
Douglas Lincoln
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 7, 1993
i
Douglas Lincoln
100 Olde Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Dear Mr. Lincoln:
Thank you for your September 23, 1993 letter suggesting that we issue permits for
dogs on open space preserves. I've forwarded copies of your letter to the other
members of the Dog Committee, Directors Wim de Wit and Betsy Crowder. We are
pleased that you took the time to write to us.
We have initiated a study to determine where dog use is appropriate. The committee
will consider all suggestions during a series of public meetings. These meetings will
help the District develop a general dog use policy, as well as a plan for designating
dog use at specific open space.preserves.
District- staff will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of future Dog
Committee meetings. We welcome your participation.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt, Chairperson
Dog Committee
cc: Board of Directors -
GB/CRB/crb
Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX: 415-691-0485
Genera!Manager:Herbert Drench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Mr&Mrs Peter Warburton
11001 lucky Oak Street
Cupertino CA 95014
S E P 151993. .
14 Sep 1993
Committee on "dogs & trails"
MROSD
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos Ca 94022-1404
Re: the Committee meeting Sept 28th
A proposal for your consideration: At the Rancho San Antonio Open
Space, how about opening the PG&E road to "do s-on-leash"
9 and asking
the County Park to open up access from the horse-trailer parking area
at Rancho San Antonio County Park to the PG&E road?
I do most of my hiking in the Rancho San Antonio open space preserve,
and I regret not being able to take my dog with me. Since the PG&E
road is largely. peripheral to the Open Space, it seems to me that the
PG&E road could be o -opened to dogs-on-leash without bothering the trails
in Rancho San Antonio, and that the PG&E road is wide enough for
hikers, runners, and dog-owners to walk dogs.
I appreciate that the Fremont Older preserve is open for dogs, but
unfortunately most of the space there is in open country, and hot these
summer days.
I greatly appreciate the County parks opening up more of Stevens Creek
Park to dog owners , and fortunately much of that area has enough shade
for comfortable walking, even on hot days .
Sincerely, J
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 7, 1993
Peter and Lois Warburton
11001 Lucky Oak Street
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Mr. and Mrs Warburton:
Thank you for your September 14, 1993 letter requesting that dogs be allowed on the
PG&E road at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. I've forwarded copies of
your letter to the other members of the Do Commit
tee, Dir
ectors r osW'g lm de Wit
and
Betsy Crowder. We are pleased that you took the time to write to us.
We have initiated a stud to de
termine y the where dog use is appropriate. The committee
will conside
r all suggestions during urin g a series of
public meetings. Thes
e meeting
s willhel the District develop a general dog use policy, as well as a plan for designating
dog use at specific open space preserves.
District staff will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of future Dog
Committee meetings. We welcome your participation.
Sincerely,
Ginny Ba itt, Chairperson
Dog Committee
cc: Board of Directors
GB/CRB/crb
Open Space . . . for room to breathe 20th Anniversary • 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:41 S- - _691 12 _
General Manager: FAX:415 691 0485
alter.Herbert Grench Board of Directors.Pete Siemens Robert
,Ro hi cKibbin,Teena Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Bets Crowder,
y C o der,Wpm de Wit
This letter sent to !an Francisco Water Departmer Dr. Bill Freedman in
September. Bill is G nber of the San Mateo County is Advisory Committee.
. . .B. Crowder
PROPOSAL FOR ALLOWING PUBLIC USE OF S.F. WATER DEPT. LANDS:
Since 1953, 1 have obtained access to the San Francisco Water Department
watershed property several times a year as a participant or as a
representative of local natural science and recreational organizations. Each
visit was preceeded by formal application with a description of purpose
and the area to be explored. The groups represented did not feel restricted
by the protocol or limitations for use set down by the department. We
looked upon this program as a form of "public access". We felt privileged.
We treated the lands with respect. The department has been friendly and
cooperative, not aloof.
I believe it is possible to develop a limited recreational program which will
not only answer public demand for admission, but could provide a positive
educational contribution to the community's understanding of watershed
history, its politics, the way water is managed, the natural life of the area
and whatever future plans for use the water department contemplates.
In our area live many out-of-doors people already trained as docents or
hike leaders: Sierra Club members, Peninsula Conservation Center docents,
those from Coyote Point, Filoli Nature Center, Duveneck Ranch, to name a
few. Many of these responsible volunteers would enjoy leading groups
through the watershed. Supplemental specific orientation and training will
be needed.
Public interest in the watershed is in part due to its historically restricted
nature, which has created a mystique of its own. I am certain that many
people who have not experienced a long walk through the woods or do not
recognise the wilderness ethic will wonder, after a tour of the land, what
the fuss was all about. Demand might fall off some. But at a past meeting,
Steve Prokov, a GGNRA ranger, announced that up to a hundred people had
signed up for watershed walks offered by the GGNRA. Such is the public's
enthusiasm at this time. A low gP gram impact ongoing program organized and run
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by the Water Department could safely satisfy this craving.
There is one drawback to this proposal. Loop hikes will cover ten or more
miles. Most people will be unable to tolerate this distance. For a 5 mile
walk, the group could retrace its steps after entering for 2 and 1/2 miles,
which will not make for a satisfying experience. Permitting automobile
trail heads from within the watershed, which was once allowed, would
permit shorter walks. The only additions I would recommend for the
adoption of this plan, which essentially employs existing service roads,
would be to create a few connector trails to shorten the hikes.
Here is a provisional outline for such a program to provoke your thoughts
and responses:
1. CONTROLLED ACCESS AT ALL TIMES:
a. All hikes led by trained guides
a. Group numbers limited by reservation
b. People may sign in as individuals rather than as group members
c. Multiple daily groups permitted with access at different gates.
d. Traffic control managed by company or volunteer coordinator.
e. Gates to be opened only for group adit or exit.
f. Internal trail heads arranged:
L By shuttle, bus or responsible individuals in caravans.
ii. Allow shorter, less strenuous trips, i.e. for seniors,
handicapped, etc.
2. VOLUNTEER AND/OR EMPLOYEE GUIDE TRAINING TO INCLUDE:
a. Watershed history
b. Resident flora and fauna, ecology
c. Geology--i.e fault system, serpentine
d. Watershed Politics and future
e. Weather patterns
f Environmental ethics
g. Guides equipped for first aid, electronic communication with
watershed office.
h. Plastic bag for litter collection--it's time to train the public!
3. A WATERSHED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION:
a. "Friends of' format is one Popular form.
b. Guide training: experienced Peninsula or an will
contribute programs, data, instructors, speciesti lists, etc..
c. Water department will supervise program.
d. Special educational to on topics above or others such as
herpetology, entomology, scatology, etc.
e. Restoration program for exotic plant eradication, wild dog
depredation, etc.
4. ACTIVITY SPECTRUM TO BE CONSIDERED:
a. Mixed activity each day; or single activity schedule, i.e. one day.
for bicycles, another for hiking, another for joggers, etc.
b. Trails for handicapped and seniors.
c. Hiking
d. Jogging
e. Roller blades
f. Nature studies
g. Outings of varying length and degree of difficulty
h. Equestrians already permitted
SOME SPECIFIC ITEMS:
1. Several bicycle groups could be scheduled for different sections of the
roads on the same day, with properly coordinated traffic control.
2. Wheelchairs could be easily accomodated in vans entering the area in
caravan to suitable flat service roads in the watershed interior.
4. Permission could sought from the owner of the land south of Cahill Gate
to create a loop down the hill below the radar station to Pilarcitos Creek
and back to Stone Dam and 5 Points, or up a Pipeline loop to Cahill Ridge
and return to quarry?
Considering the beauty, the uniqueness, and the educational potential of
the S.F. Watershed, it is certain that people worldwide would visit and
admire the area. By reservation, of course. The Water Department would
be praised by thoughtful people for making the public aware of the natural
values inherent in the region as well as for showing sensitivity and good
judgement in preserving our natural resources.
It is anticipated that some who review this concept will have additional
ideas to bring forward for enhancing such a program.
Respectfully submitted for consideration., 9-14-93
Wm. B. Freedman
11993
1691 Yale Drive
Mountain View
California 94040
Sept. 28, 1993
Ms. Audrey Rust,
Executive Director,
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,
330 Distel Circle,
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Ms. Rust,
In recent months, we have become increasingly concerned about the effect
that mountain bikers are having upon the hikers and trails in the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District. We wrote to you earlier regarding the bicycle
hazards we experienced while hiking the narrow, winding Whittemore Gulch Trail in
Purissima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Your written and telephoned
replies appeared to recognise our concern. However, you placed much emphasis upon
the new rules limiting the speed of the bikers to 15 mph and to the ability of the
rangers to police the parks. In our view, the safety of hikers is not protected by a 15
mph speed limit on winding trails, nor can this limit be realistically enforced by a few
rangers, who are scattered over a large area.
We were not aware of the trail use guidelines being negotiated over the last
three years. We feel that the enormous increase in mountain bikes and the clout of the
industry behind them overshadows the influence hikers can muster. Our numbers are
considerable and our impact on the preserves minimal. The enclosed editorial from
the San Jose Mercury News expresses much of our feelings on the adverse impact of
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mountain bikers on the Open Space trails.
We have since expressed our feelings to other hikers who are also regular
users of the trails in the Midpeninsula Region and have found that our concerns are
widely shared. These issues may not, however, have been brought to your attention
by an organised group of concerned hikers. We have therefore enclosed for your
attention a list of signatures from hikers who would like to see the hazards of fast
moving bikers on narrow trails reconsidered.
Sincerely,
Vyjayter Janet M. Hayter
Enclosures
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`Wednesday, September 15, 1993
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Ruts of the road
,-,Mountain bikes
rr. spoil view
s,� kick u
pdust and intim
idate
4 OUNTAIN bikes are here to two state parks.
`' stay. So are hikers. And hors It would be' much simpler for'the
es. And trail runners, and even Midpeninsula officials to ban bikes
..Oddlers in strollers big enough to flat- from all but the service roads. After all,
-_.ten rattlesnakes. preserves are supposed to be quiet,nat-
,t-,- Welcome to the crowded forests and ural, unspoiled terrain. Mountain bikes
aparks of the Bay Area, where few hik are machines. Even at low speeds the
Ors meet no bike y
bikers, and where.new spoil the view, kick
I Po up dust and intimi-
s d limits on P� trails may introduce the `date. They don't have names like
'dnthinkable — radar in paradise. Is Stump Jumper for nothing.
this California, or what?' We sympathize with the open space
.The Midpeninsula Regional Open districts desire to keep most territory
Space District this month posted 15 open to different users, but not if it
„mph speed limit signs on some trails to means adopting bizarre controls. No
slow down mountain bikers, the new ,one wants park rangers with hand-held
comers on the trails. Some bicyclists radar chasing after bikers, but that is a
have objected, but they're too late. The real possibility. Or worse, trees wired
limits and $135 fines are part of the for radar.
new guidelines negotiated over three It's up to the mountain bike lobby to
years by the district, bikers, hikers and disarm the kamikazes in the ranks. As
equestrians. newcomers on the scene, bikers have to
t Only 5 to 10 percent of the trails will prove they belong. Failure should mean
-Pe closed to mountain bikers, so bikers closing more trails to mountain bikes.
.'Shouldn't complain. It could be worse. Miffed bikers can always go to a ski
They could be in New Jersey, which resort in the summer, buy a lift ticket;
has banned mountain biking in all but and jump the stumps all day.
PETITION TO MIDPENINSULA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT. 9/20/93
To Mid eninsula Open Space District
We the undersigned, hike on the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District trails as frequently as
several times a week. We are increasingly concerned about the hazards and disturbing conditions
bicyclists cause on these trails especially as their number is increasing rapidly.
We urge you to limit bicycling to service roads and strai ht wide trails where visibility
ands ace afford some safety to hikers.
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PETITION TO MIDPENINSULA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT. 9/20/93
To Mid eninsula 0 en S ace District
We the undersi ned hike on the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District trails as fr uentl as
several times a week. We are increasingly concerned about the hazards and disturbi conditions
bic ciists cause on these trails es eciall as their number is increasingra idl .
We ur a ou to I imit b is cl i to service roads and straight, wide trails where visibi l it
ands ace afford some safet to hikers.
NAME ADDRESS TEL. NO.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 8, 1993
Roy G. Hayter
Janet M. Hayter
1691 Yale Drive
Mountain View, CA 94040
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hayter:
Thank you for your September 28, 1993 letter regarding bicycles on District trails. Your
letter was addressed to Audrey Rust, who is the executive director of Peninsula Open Space
Trust (POST), not Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. POST is a private non-profit
land trust that works closely with the District. I am sorry you missed the opportunity to
participate in the development of our trail use guidelines. I appreciate hearing from you and
the people who signed the petition attached to your letter.
The District wants to accommodate a variety of trail users, including hikers, runners,
bicyclists, and equestrians. In addition to establishing the 15 MPH speed limit for bicycles,
which includes a requirement to slow down to 5 MPH when approaching blind turns, we
have initiated a volunteer trail patrol program. The program emphasizes trail courtesy
education. We do not expect to see immediate results from our efforts. It will take time
before a significant change occurs. I hope that you can support us while we give the
program a chance to work.
Restricting bicycles from the Whittemore Gulch trail requires an amendment to the Use and
Management Plan for Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Our Board of
Directors will consider your suggestion during the next review of the Use and Management
Plan. The review is tentatively scheduled for the first quarter of 1994. In the meantime, we
will continue to close the Whittemore Gulch Trail to horses and bicycles during the winter
season.
S cer6ly
L. Cr g Britton
Acting General Manager
cc: petition signers
LCB/CRB/crb
Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485
Genera!Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
93-17
=;1114-20
Date: Oct. 13, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4821 87.99 Ace Fire Equipment Service Extinguisher Service
4822 201.71 Acme & Sons -. Sanitation Services
4823 1,024.25 Albright Seed Company Seeds.
4824 300.00 Alert Door Service, Inc. Door Repairs
4825 282.95 American Telephone & Telegraph Telephone Maintenance
4826 35.10 Artech Laminating Equipment
4827 81.08 Barron Park Supply Co. Plumbing Supplies
4828 116.00 Bruce Barton Pump Service Water Tank Repair
4829 155.00 Bay Area Water Truck- Water Delivery
4830 125.00 Craig Beckman Boot Repair
4831 192.25 Big Creek Lumber Building Supplies
4832 25.38 Bimark, Inc. Anniversary Pins
4833 1,168.50 Binkley Associates Consulting - Skyline Water System
4834 910.00 Brian Kangas Faulk Engineering Services
4835 750.01 L. Craig Britton Professional Conference
4836 163.50 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Supplies
4837 110.00 Campbell's Towing Towing Service
4838 100.00 Coastsid.e Proflame Fuel
4839 207.75 Barrie D. Coate Arborist - Weeks Road
4840 34.61 Annette Colman Reimbursement--Supplies
4841 140.30 Communication & Control, Inc. Utilities
4842 79.02 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Building Supplies
4843 219.61 Ed Corekin Enterprise Repairs
4844 1,894.85 Design Concepts Design and Production--Regulations Back
and Newsletter
4845 7,325.80 Earth Systems Consultants Geotechnical Engineering Services
4846 80.00 East Bay Regional Park District Docent Training
4847 1,912.17 Emergency Vehicle Systems District Vehicle Equipment
4848 981.34 David Fisher Legal Services
4849 46.44 Foster Brothers Keys
4850 410.27 Fry's Electronics Office Equipment
4851 129.85 Garcia Well & Pump Company Enterprise Repair
4852 291.52 Gardenland Paver Equipment Equipment Parts & Repairs
4853 46,477.68 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Services--Skyline Ridge Water System
4854 191.63 Herbert Grench Consulting Expenses
4855 95.76 Mary Gundert Raimbaxsement--Private Vehicle Expense
4856 112.47 Sharon Hall Photography Slides and Prints
4857 111.23 Hengehold Motor Company Equipment Rental
4858 1,334.12 Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. Backhoe Rental
4859 80.00 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Service
4860 281.45 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Rental
4861 429.63 Image Technology, Inc. Artwork--Maps
4862 74.19 Kaiser Cement Corp. Base Rock
4863 75.00 Norm Kidder Honaroxium-0ocent Training
4864 158.05 Keeble & Sh:uchat Photography Frame, Prints and Photo Processing
4865 638.36 Dennis Kbbza & Associates, Inc. Architectural Services--Rancihn
Field Office
4866 455.27 Konica Business Machines Copier Maintenance Agreement
4867 63.95 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Safety Supplies
4868 75.20 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
4869 805.74 Life Assist, Inc. Medical Supplies
4870 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service
4871 637.81 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
Claims 93-17
Meetin, -20
Date: Oct. 13, 1093
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4872 5,194.76 Merwin Mace Consulting Services
4873 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services
4874 11000.00 Dr. Samuel M. McGinnis Stream, Study--Devil's Canyon
4875 269.54 Meyer Appliance Appliance--Ranger Residence
4876 75,000.00 Catherine Meyer/Law Offices of Settlement
Robert Logan
4877 191.48 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies
4878 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental
4879 175.00 National Recreation and Park Registration--Craig Britton
Association Congress Registration
4880 968.07 Nobel Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Repairs and Parts
4881 41.29 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
4882 211.71 National Mailing Services Fall Newsletter Mailing
4883 415.84 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4884 74.34 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueprints
4885 539.62 PIP Printing--Hikes & Walks
4886 153.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Mailing Machine Rental
4887 11000.00 Postage by Phone Postage
4888 10.62 Precision Engravers, Inc. Nomebadge
4889 4.00 Rancho Cleaners Uniform Expense
4890 32.50 Rayne of San Jose Water Service
4891 136.83 Reed & Graham. Asphalt
4892 1,078.24 Regal Dodge Vehicle Repairs
4893 1,302.86 Eric Remington Wildlife Survey--Devil's Canyon
4894 788.50 Rich's Tire Service Tires
4895 1 ,881.96 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
4896 274.79 S & W Garden Equipment Equipment Rental and Repairs
4897 1 ,506.73 Sandis Humber Jones Grading Plan--Rancho Field Office
4898 203.14 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Field Supplies
4899 29.07 San Jose Mercury News, Subscription
4900 500.00 County of Santa Clara Record of Survey Filing
4901 350.00 Santa Clara County Environmental Permit
Health Services
4902 18.00 Select Newspaper Group Subscription
4903 29,970.00 Sevan Construction, Inc. Construction--Rancho Field Office
4004 134.33 Shell Oil Company Fuel
4905 1,353.13 Shoreline Printing & Graphics Printing--Poster
4906 220.00 Signet Testing Labs Testing Services--Rancho Field Office
4907 551.07 Signs of the Times Signs
4908 2,175.00 George Sipel Personnel Consulting Services
4909 47.47 Smith Equipment Equipment Part
4910 225.14 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement--Equipment and Private
Vehicle Expense
4911 2,608.30 Jana Sokale Consulting Services--Nature Center
4912 728.00 Sterling Underground Construction Septic Tank Pumping and Repairs
4913 270.63 Teater & Etc. . Artwork--Signs
4914 11.37 Unocal Fuel.
4915 1,900.45 Valley Oil Company Fuel
4916 112.74 Vermeer Equipment Equipment Part
4917 70.00 Volunteer Exchange Registration--C.Bruins and D.Dolan
4918 171.14 WMI Services-Port-o-Let Sanitation Services
4919 291.56 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
4920 46.50 Joan Young Reimbursement--Volunteer Training Patrol
Refreshments
! Clait�. 93-17
Meeting 93-20
Date: Oct. 13, 1993
REVISED
MIDPENTINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4921 2,858.20 National Mailing Services Brochure Mailing
4922 72.00 Dimas Labels
4923 362.76 Petty Cash Local Meeting Expenses, Field and Office
Supplies, Film and Developing, Training'
Registration Fee, Docent and Volunteer
En-penes and Private Vehicle Expense
Claim- ''o. 93-17
Meet. 3-20
Date: --t. 13, 1993
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4821 87.99 Ace Fire Equipment Service Extinguisher Service
4822 291.71 Acme & Sons Sanitation Services
4823 1,024.25 Albright Seed Company Seeds
o- 4824 300.00 Alert Door Service, Inc. Door Repairs
4825 282.95 American Telephone & Telegraph Telephone Maintenance
4826 35.10 Artech Laminating Equipment
4827 81.08 Barron Park Supply Co. Plumbing Supplies
4828 116.00 Bruce Barton Pump Service Water Tank Repair
4829 155.00 Bay Area Water Trucks Water Delivery
4830 125.00 Craig Beckman Boot Repair
4831 192.25 Big Creek Lumber Building Supplies
4832 25.38 Bimark, Inc. Anniversary Pins
4833 1,168.50 Binkley Associates Consulting - Skyline Water System
4834 910.00 Brian Y,angas Faulk Engineering Service)
4835 750.01 L. Craig Britton Professional Conference
4836 163.50 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Supplies
4837 110.00 Campbell's Towing Towing Service
4838 100.00 Coastside Proflame Fuel
4839 207.75 Barrie D. Coate Arborist - Weeks Road
4840 34.61 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Supplies
4841 140.30 Communication & Control, Inc. Utilities
4842 79.02 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Building Supplies
4843 219.61 Ed Corekin Enterprise Repairs
4844 1,894.85 Design Concepts Design and Production--Regulations Book
and Newsletter
4845 7,325.80 Earth Systems Consultants Geotechnical Engineering Services
4846 80.00 East Bay Regional Park District Docent Training
4847 1,912.17 Emergency Vehicle Systems District Vehicle Equipment
4848 981.34 David Fisher Legal Services
4849 46.44 Foster Brothers Keys
4850 410.27 Fry's Electronics Office Equipment
4851 129.85 Garcia Well & Pump Company Enterprise Repair
4852 291.52 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment Parts & Repairs
4853 46,477.68 Geotechnical Management, Inc. Services--Skyline Ridge Water System
4854 191.63 Herbert Grench Consulting Expenses
4855 95.76 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
4856 112.47 Sharon Hall Photography Slides and Prints
4857 111.23 Hengehold Motor Company Equipment Rental
4858 1,334.12 Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. Bac'rhoe Rental
4859 80.00 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Service
4860 281.45 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Rental
4861 429.63 Image Technology, Inc. Artwork--Maps
4862 74.19 Kaiser Cement Corp. Base Rock
4863 75.00 Norm Kidder Honararium--Docent Training
4864 158.05 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Frame, Prints and Photo Processing
4865 638.36 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Inc. Architectural Services--Rancho
Field Office
4866 455.27 Konica Business Machines Copier Maintenance Agreement
4867 63.95 Lab Safety Supply, Inc: Safety Supplies
4868 75.20 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
4869 805.74 Life Assist, Inc. Medical Supplies
4870 200.00 Lopez Gardening Service Gardening Service
4871 637.81 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
Claims No. 93-117
Meetin -20
Date: 13, 1993
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Name Description
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4872 5,104.76 Merwin Mace Consulting Services
48733 600.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Janitorial Services
4874 11000.00 Dr. Samuel M. McGinnis Stream Study--Devil's Canyon
4875 269.54 Meyer Appliance Appliance--Ranger Residence
4876 75,000.00 Catherine Meier'Law Offices of Settlement
Robert Logan
4877 191.48 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies
4878 25.00 Motorola Antenna Site Rental
4879 175.00 National Recreation and Par1e, Registration--Craig Britton
Association Congress Registration
Jat
4880 968.07 Nobel Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Repairs. and Parts
4881 41.29 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
4882 211.71 National Mailing Services Fall Newsletter Mailing
48833 415.84
Pacific Bell Teleohone Service
4884 74.34 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueprints
4885 539.62 PIP Printing--Hikes & Walks
4886 153.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Mailing Machine Rental
4887 11000.00 Postage by Phone Postage
4888 10.62 Precision Engravers, Inc. Namebadge
4889 4.00 Rancho Cleaners Uniform Expense
4890 32.50 Rayne of San Jose Water Service
4891 136.83 Reed & Graham Asphalt
4892 1,078.24 Regal Dodge Vehicle Repairs
4893 1,302.86 Eric Remington Wildlife Survey--Devil's Canyon
4894 788.59 Rich's Tire Service Tires
4895 1,881.96 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
4896 274.79 S & W Garden Equipment Equipment Rental and Repairs
4897 1,506.73 Sandis Humber Jones Grading Plan--Rancho Field Office
4898 203.14 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Field Supplies
4899 29.07 San Jose Mercury News Subscription
4900 500.00 County of Santa Clara Record of Survey Filing
4901 350.00 Santa Clara County Environmental Permit
Health Services
4902 18.00 Select Newspaper Group Subscription
4903 29,970.00 0evan Construction, Inc. Construction--Rancho Field Office
S
4904 134.33 Shell Oil Company 'Fuel
4905 1,353.13 Shoreline Printing & Graphics Printing--Paster
4906 220.00 Signet Testing Labs Testing Services--Rancho Field Office
4907 551.07 Signs of the Times Signs
4908 2,175.00 George Sipel Personnel Consulting Services
4909 47.47 Smith Equipment Equipment Part
4910 225.14 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement--Equipment and Private
Vehicle Expense
4911 2,608.30 Jana So].mle Consulting Services--Nature Center
4912 728.00 Sterling Underground Construction Septic Tarilt Pumping and Repairs
4913 270.63 Teater & Etc. Artwork-Signs
4914 11.37 Unocal Fuel
4915 1,900.45 Valley Oil Company Fuel
4916 112;74 Vermeer Equipment Equipment Part
4917 70.00 Volunteer Exchange Registration--C.Bruins and D.Dolan
4918 171.14 WM Services-Port-o-Let Sanitation Services
4919 291.56 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
4920 46.50 Joan Young Reimbursement--Volunteer Training Patrol
Refreshments