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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-24
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA*
6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
September 14, 1994
(6:30) ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION - Conference With Real Property Negotiator (Government Code
Section 54956.8)
The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 P.M. At 7:30 PM., the Board will adjourn
the Special Meeting to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting, and at the
conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board will reconvene the Special Meeting
Closed Session.
1. a. Real Property: San Mateo Count Assessors parcels 049-380-030
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049-380-040
Negotiating Parties: L. R. Benedetti or B. Vasquez
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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b. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 076-350-080,
076-350-09, 076-350-13, 076-350-15, 076-350-16
Negotiating Parties: T. Walker and A. Schilling
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
C. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 085-120-210
Negotiating Parties: POST (A. Rust)
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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d. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 085-160-110
Negotiating Parties: S. Munson
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 ° Phone: 415-691-1200 . FAX: 415-691-0485 ig
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Nenshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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e. Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's parcels 351-20-013
Negotiating Parties: Ridge Vineyards and P. Draper
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
L Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 366-29-023
Negotiating Parties: H. Harris
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
9- Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 517-23-012, 517-
16-006, 517-16-018
Negotiating Parties: C. Bartkowski and J. Kolski
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
h. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 517-16-009, 510-
28-012
Negotiating Parties: M. Poonja
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
L Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 544-15-001, 544-
15-004, 544-14-011
Negotiating Parties: POST (A. Rust)
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
j. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 537-07-190, 537-
06-006
Negotiating Parties: V. Hogan
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
k. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 562-10-009, 562-
10-010, 562-10-011, 562-10-012
Negotiating Parties: J. Cutten and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
1. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 537-10-005, 562-
08-008, 562-10-005, 562-10-006, 562-10-007, 575-04-005, 575-04-
007, 575-05-001, 575-05-002, 575-09-008, 575-09-011
Negotiating Parties: Rancho de Guadalupe Inc. and R. Smith
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
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In. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 575-06-001
Negotiating Parties: N. Stanton and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
n. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 583-24-003, 583-
24-005, 583-54-001, 583-55-002
Negotiating Parties: Joan Jamison and R. Lindsey
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
o. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 562-22-001
Negotiating Parties: F. Shannon and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
P. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 562-22-004
Negotiating Parties: F. Shannon and G. Beck
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
q. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcels 558-31-008
Negotiating Parties: R. Valoff
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
r. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcel 558-34-005
Negotiating Parties: POST (A. Rust)
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and
terms of payment.
(7:30) ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- G. Babbitt
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 24, 1994 {Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Tentative Adoption of Resource Management Policies to Protect or Restore
Natural Resources and Historic Buildings and Sites on District Lands -- R.
Anderson
(8:45) 2. Final Adoption of Revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Public
Use and District Management of St. Joseph's Hill n Space Preserve -- R.
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Anderson
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(9:00) 3. Approval of Modifications to the Prospect Road Maintenance Agreement
(Fremont Older Open Space Preserve) and Authorization for General Manager
to Amend Fremont Older House Lease Agreement to Make It Consistent with
the Road Agreement -- J. Escobar
(9:05) 4. Amendments to the Site Naming and Gift Recognition Policy -- N. Hanko
(9:10) 5. Approval of District's Initial 1995-1996 Legislative Program -- C. Britton
*** 6. Scheduling of Special Meeting on Saturday, October 1 for Purpose of
Conducting a Tour of District Lands for Local Public Officials in San Mateo
County -- M. Smith
(9:20) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
*** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
(9:45) CLOSED SESSION - Continued
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE. Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is
subject to change of order.
** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at then 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.
Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board
appreciates.
***All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion unless a
Board member removes an item from the consent calendar for separate discussion. A member of the
public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Budget Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 14, 1994 at 5:00 P.M.
at the District office.
The Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee will meet on Thursday,
September 15, 1994 at 11:00 A.M. at the District office.
The Dog Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 5, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. at the
District office.
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MIDPENINSUW REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-23
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
j August 24, 1994
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Ginny Babbitt called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Pete Siemens, Bob McKibbin, Teena Henshaw; Ginny Babbitt, Betsy Crowder,
and Wim de Wit.
Mem
ber er Absent: Nanette Huiko.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Malcolm Smith,John Escobar, Randy Anderson, Sue
Schectman, Alice Cummings, and Emma Johnson.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS'
There were no oral communications.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Crowder noted that the draft responses by C. Bruins to written communications were
exceptionally well done and that D. Woods' response to the City of Cupertino's Draft EIR Report
on the Lands of Diocese of San Jose was excellent.
G. Babbitt requested that the response to the letter-from Marcia Johnson be amended to add a
statement about the District's tree planting program.
W. de Wit requested removal of revised claims 94-15 from the consent calendar.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar including approving the
minutes of July 27 and August 16, 1994 and approving draft responses to letters from
Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos; Linda and Steve Stuckey, PO Box
1115, Cupertino; Cathy Vance, 20911 Locust Drive, Los Gatos; and B. Mai, 1729
Topeka Avenue, San Jose; P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to
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C. Britton reported that staff had received notice from Linda and Steve Stuckey that they had
accepted the proposed road agreement for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Approval of Fiscal Year 1994-1995 Operating Budget Reductions and
Augmentations Including Authorization to Fill Certain Staff Positions(Report R-94-0
C. Britton said that, because Proposition 180 had failed and the uncertainty regarding what the
legislature may do in January with the state budget, allocation of funds for the 1994-1995 fiscal
year continues to be approached very conservatively. He said the proposed amended budget
represents a net reduction of$265,950 from the current approved operating budget, and added
that the Administration and Budget Committee had reviewed the reductions and augmentations
and recommended that the Board consider the amended budget.
C. Britton reviewed the acquisition program's proposed changes that reduced the current budget
by $95,950. He said the Board is being asked to approve filling of the currently vacant real
property representative position and a full-time secretarial position to be shared by the planning
and acquisition departments, thereby leaving on approved secretarial position vacant. The land
acquisition manager position would remain vacant at this time.
J. Escobar noted the adjustments to the operations program's budget totaled $75,400. He said
staff is requesting that the Board approve the filling of an additional ranger position that is
budgeted for the current fiscal year. .
R. Anderson explained the planning program budget adjustments, with a net reduction of
$143,650. He said there were reductions in capital improvement projects and salaries and
benefits category, due to sharing a secretary with the acquisition program.
M. Smith said the public affairs program's increased budget reflects the cost of mailing a new
visitors map to each household in the District, noting that the project is consistent with the
action plan approved by the Board. He said the mailing will be done in phases. T. Henshaw
suggested that the first mailing be made in January after the election and holiday mail period
and that a sampling distribution be made to determine the impact of the ma on increased visits
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to District preserves. 'e es. M. Smith showed a draft of the new visitors ma and members of
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Board and public comm
ented on thed raft.
J. Fiddes noted that the administration program budget adjustments
total a net reduction of
$26,650.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the filling of the real property
representative position, one secretarial position, and one new full-time ranger
position; approve the budget adjustments presented in the staff report, and adopt
Resolution 94-31, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Amending Budget for Fiscal Year 1994-1995.
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R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
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B. Informational Report on Ongoing; and Pending Resource Management Projects on District
Preserves and Status of Resource Management Planning Process (R�port R 94 8M
A. Cummings showed slides of current resource management projects including restoration of
jnative plants at Pulgas Ridge, cattail burn at Alpine Pond, willow reintroduction at Horseshoe
Reservoir parking lot, oak mitigation project at St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve,
restoration of Ravenswood wetland, thistle control and revegetation of the former eucalyptus
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projects. R. Anderson reviewed current and future resource management planning activities
+ including resource management policies, now being revised after public and staff workshop
input; a checklist identifying threats to preserve resources that is drafted, pending staff review;
format for preserve management plans; categories/zones for resource protection; management
plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve; list of resource management projects
suitable for volunteers; evaluation of site for dog access that is planned following
recommendations of Board after consideration of Dog Committee report; system for
identifying, prioritizing, and scheduling resource management projects that will follow
development of resource management checklist; future catalogue of sites needing restoration;
and possible future need for a resource management project coordinator.
B. Crowder and P. Siemens commented on the large amount of volunteer efforts in behalf of
resource planning.
VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
C. Britton said that included in the Board's informational packet is a copy of a memo he had
distributed to staff on the results of the public survey done on public awareness and perception and
a copy of the response to Cupertino's Draft EIR for Lands of the Diocese of San Jose, which D.
Woods drafted. He continued that the District will write a letter to the Town of Portola Valley
asking them to delay utility line undergrounding until there is general undergrounding along Portola
Road. He reported that Ralph Brown, formerly of POST, had tragically died.
C. Britton said that there will be no park bond acts on the November ballot and that the Gann
initiative fora ns co titutional amendment
e t requiring a 2/3 vote on all increased
eq g ceased debt and taxes, other
than property taxes, did not qualify for the ballot. He said that staff is inviting candidates for the
Board to a briefing on the District and the Fair Political Practice Act on September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
and a field tripto District sites on September 17. He said he and M. Smith made a presentation
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the Los Altos Parks and Recreation Commission on August 17. He said staff will dis
cuss scuss alternative
funding processes department rocesses with various commissions and d
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P. Siemens
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LAFCO representation on September 22 and had attended an advisory meeting in Santa Cruz County
on special district representation on LAFCO.
T. Henshaw complimented C. Bruins for meeting with the new director of environmental volunteers
and encouraged M. Smith to visit the Environmental Volunteers display at the Sunnyvale library.
She told J. Escobar that Duveneck School is having a harvest day on October 22 and that it would
be a good opportunity to schedule a visit by a District ranger.
W. de Wit announced that Hidden Villa would have an event on September 12 to introduce the new
Executive Director, Judy Steiner.
R. Anderson distributed copies of the Fremont Older Trail Use Element Schedule. He scheduled a
meeting of the Dog Committee on Wednesday, October 5 at 7 P.M. and said staff will send a report
before the meeting.
M. Smith reported that staff and rangers went to the San Carlos Summer School Day Camp on two
days to talk to 200 children, noting it was successful and a useful tool to spread information about
the District. He distributed copies of the redesigned preserve brochures.
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J. Escobar reported that a Use and Management Committee workshop is planned at El Corte de
Madera Open Space Preserve, probably in September. He said a press release is planned to publicize
the bicycle speed limit and radar program, noting that the trial program still has three months to go.
He said rangers will start issuing written warnings on a regular basis and citations to flagrant
violators. He said there were three bicycle accidents on District preserves the previous week.
S. Schectman said she has been meeting with J. Fiddes and C. Britton on election issues and will be
briefing the Board in more detail. She said she will brief staff on procedures for handling requests
for documents and the public records act.
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B. Crowder noted that the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission had considered
opening three more trails to bicyclists but voted against it because of opposition by equestrians.
VII. REVISED CLAIMS
W. de Wit asked for more information on claim 6179 to Catalyst Real Estate Group. C. Britton
responded that the amount is a partial real estate commission payment for renting the office space
at 330 Distel.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve revised claims 94-15. T. Henshaw seconded
the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
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VIII. ADJQJTRNMENT
j The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
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Recording Secretary
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Claims No. 94-15
Meeting 94-23
Date: August 24, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name DescrZon
6162 575.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service San-itation Services
6163 470.84 Acme& Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
6164 29.06 Acom Naturalists Resouce Documents
6165 192.63 American Welding Supply Field Supplies
6166 100.00 Randy Anderson Reimbursement-Professional Dues
6167 19.05 Bay Area Air Quality Management Fuel Pump Permit
6168 151.55 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
6169 394.00 Bill's Towing & Recovery Towing Services
6170 53.00 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
6171 224.82 Business Interiors Office Equipment
6172 1,551.90 Building Abatement Analytics Consulting Services
6173 158.45 B.W. S. Distributors, Inc. Uniform Expense
6174 168.50 Cabelas, Inc. Uniform Expense
8175 25.45 California Chamber of Commerce Resource Documents
6176 50.00 California Department of Parks and Resouce Documents
Recreation
6177 132.00 *1 California Department of Fish and Game Permit
6178 217.67 California Water Service Company Water Service
6179 3,318.87 Catalyst Real Estate Group Real Estate Commission
6180 119.00 Council on Education in Management Subscription
6181 440.61 Alice Cummings Private Vehicle Expense
6182 30.00 Country Almanac Subscription
6183 83.33 *2 Country Gourmet Local Meeting Expense
6184 1,598.41 Design Concepts Miscellaneous Design Services
6185 44.65 John Escobar Reimbursement--Office Supplies
6186 60.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Waste Oil Removal
8187 383.55 Jean Fiddes Reimbursement-Conference Expense
and Advertisement
6188 50.00 First American Title Guaranty Deed Research
Company
6189 117.00 David Fisher Legal Services
6190 183.50 Garcia Well& Pump Company Pumping System Repairs
6191 1,101.78 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Equipment and Repairs
6192 112.34 Goodco Press Incorporated Printing
6193 246.40 Haas Center for Public Service Student Intem
6194 60.73 Bonnie Hasson Reimbursement-Printing
6195 62.19 The Home Depot Field Supplies
6196 314.91 Honda Peninsula Propane Conversion Kit
6197 1,690.87 Jeda Publications Spanish Fad Sheets
6198 79.20 Jobs Available Advertisement
8199 48.00 Emma Johnson Reimbursement•-Offfice Supplies
6200 517.04 Keeble&Shuchat Equipment and Film Processing
6201 78.03 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
6= 688.53 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Lease Agreement
6203 75.00 The Last Detail Proofreading Visitors Guide
6204 52.44 Judy Law Private Vehicle
Urgent check issued on August 11, 1994.
Urgent check issued on August 9, 1994.
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Claims No. 94-15
Meeting 94-23
Date: August 24, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Nam Description
6205 415.42 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
6206 3,300.61 *3 Merwin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services
6207 200.00 Kevin MacKay Resource Intern
6208 239.23 McGrath Mobile Modular Skyline Ranger Office Rental
6209 200.26 Paul McKawan . Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6210 187.54 Minton's Lumber& Supply Field Supplies
8211 364.85 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies
6212 155.88 Moore Medical Supplies First Aid Supplies
6213 1,277.99 Murray& Murray Legal Services
8214 185.31 National Glass Vehicle Repair
6215 912.49 *4 Navarone Industries Inc. Mailing Services
6216 502.29 Navarone Industries Inc. Mailing Services
6217 39.00 Netcom do-Line Service
6218 169.58 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Vehicle Repairs and Parts
6219 29.56 Northern Energy Propane Fuel
6220 567.74 Office Depot Office Supplies
6221 280.00 Rachel Oppedahl Consulting Services
30.00 Optimist Club of Redwood City Registration--Display
6222 454.50 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
6223 1,446.26 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
6224 735.76 *5 Pacific Gas&Electric Company Nature Center Project
8225 27.65 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
6226 142.39 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc Bluelines
6227 412.83 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Field Supplies
6228 1,000.00 6 Postage by Phone Postage
6229 2,000.00 7 Postage by Phone Postage
8230 2,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage
6231 112.50 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Copier Repair
6232 788.32 Rich's Tire Service Tires
6233 337.50 Romic Hazardous Material Disposal
6234 4,610.42 Roys Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
6235 233.31 S&W Equipment Company Equipment Repairs and Supplies
6236 159.18 Safety-Kleen Solvent Tank Service
6237 1,319.21 San Jose Mercury News Advertisements and Subscription
6238 214.64 San Mateo Times Advertisements
6239 100.00 Santa Clara County Health Department Permit
6240 4,640.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction
6241 136.67 Shell Oil Company Fuel
6242 53.28 John Shelton, Inc. Field Supplies
6243 5,585.17 Smith Equipment Equipment Rental
6244 135.00 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Registration-Sunnyvale Business Expo
6245 28.21 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
6246 595.37 Teater& Etc. Map and Brochure Changes
6247 523.07 Therma Maintenance Inspection
*5 Urgent check issued on August 3, 1994.
*4 Urgent check issued on July 28, 1994.
*5 Urgent check issued on August 17, 1994.
*6 Urgent check issued on August 5 1994.
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Claims No. 94-15
Meeting 94-23
Date: August 24, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Nam Description
6248 56.25 TransCom Radio Repair
8249 138.93 3E Engineering Consulting Services
6250 200.00 Tupper Ansel Blake Photo Usage Fee
6251 245.00 USRentals Equipment Rental
6252 47.56 Vallen Safety Supply Company Field Equipment
6253 1,080.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Title Reports
6254 110.43 Value Business Products Office Supplies
6255 53.52 West Coast Rebar Company Rebar
6256 15.33, Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Repair
6257 163.93 Joan Young Reimbursement—Volunteer Supplies
6258 5,500.00 Kurt L. Reitman&Associates Appraisal Services
6259 1,020.45 Petty Cash Field and Office Expense, Local and
Out-of•Town Meeting Expenses,
Seminar Registration, Film and
Developing, Docent and Volunteer
Expenses, Resource Documents
and Private Vehicle Expense
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
,i Director Acknowledge/Respond
1 Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
I Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
1 Response for Board Consideration per
Board Direct iv e(s)
August 25, 1994
No Response Necessary
Board of Directors, MROSD
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
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As a horseman, I most likely will get the wrath of other
! horsemen for this, but I am going to propose a bicycle
trail .
At the top of Windy Hill OSP is a trail known as Los Trail .
At one time this was a road, wide enough for wagons and wide
enough today, for the most part, for multiple use of hikers ,
horsemen and bicycles . It would not take much effort, with i
use of a tractor, to clean up slides and other problems that
have arisen trough time and neglect. At the north end is a
short portion of single track trail that could be widened as
the rest of the trail, up to the point where it crosses the
road leading east from gate WH02 to private property.
Bicycles could go west on this road, from Lost Trail to the
fire break adjacent to Skyline and then to the parking lot,
and from there via the fire break to the top of Spring Ridge
trail .
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One difficulty I foresee is that bicycles will go down Hams
Gulch or Razorback trails, which are single track and not
suitable for bicycles, much less the increased traffic.
However, this suggested bicycle trail from Windy Hill gate 1
to Windy Hill gate 3 would be an attractive alternate to
riding along Skyline. !
As I have advised you and others, I have had no difficulties
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with bicyclists on Windy Hill, other than the fact they
should warn hikers and horsemen of their approach when the
come up on them from the rear, a fifty (50) foot warning
interval would be greatly appreciated by hikers, and
especially by horsemen. I trust that this favorable
relationship will continue.
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, CA 94024
Dear Harry:
Thank you for your August 25, 1994, letter proposing a bicylcle trail at Windy Hill Open Space
Preserve. The District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments at our Regular Meeting
last night. We are aware of the opportunity presented by the trail you describe and anticipate
that eventually this alignment may be a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The Use and
Mdnagement Plan for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is scheduled to be reviewed in late 1996.
At that time, we will formally consider the status of the preserve's trails and other connections.
There are currently a number of other higher priority trail connections and trail use issues which
demand the Board and staff's attention. This, combined with the concern you mention about
bicycles using this trail as a connection to inappropriately steep downhill trails into Portola
Valley, leads us to believe that we should continue to follow our course'of carefully resolving
our trail plans on an incremental preserve-by-preserve basis, and hold off on pursuing this idea
until the entire preserve trail system can be considered.
Thank you for your suggestion.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt
President, Board of Directors
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
GB/RA/ca
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 9402 2-1 404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-601-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
MEL BECK RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
In Public Practice-sin
ce 1960 Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Member. National Professional Societies Director Acknowledge/Respond
Taxes-Finances-Bookkeeping Staff Acknowledge/Respond
170 Hillside Ave.
Draft Response Attached
San Rafael, CA 94901.2627
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Enrolled to Practice Before Response for Board Consideration per
Board Directive(.)
The Internal Revenue Service t
August24, ltl(�4 No Response Necessary
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Board of Directors
Mid.-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel
Los Altos, Ca. 94022
Dear Directors:
I request that my name be on a list to receive information and action of your district in regar(
to anybike/hike issues. In particular, how many miles and what type of road or trail are bikes
allowed upon?? What has been the accident experience?? When these and other safety and use issu(
come before your board I would appreciate being informed of your staff and board results.
I am interested from a research view point. In turn I can feed back information from other agen(
as to their experiences in safety and environmental matters.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely "ours 7
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DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mel Beck
170 Hillside Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901-2627
Dear Mr. Beck:
Thank you for your August 24, 1994, request for information regarding trail use issues. At our
Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your letter. The
District's Trail Use Policies and Guidelines are enclosed for your information. We hope they
will be helpful to you.
The District has about 250 miles of trails with approximately 85% open to bicycles. Most of
these trails have not yet been formally mapped or inventoried, but we estimate that they can be
categorized as follows, based on the District's adopted classification system:
60% = Class A: road-width trails with multi-use suitability, (except several disabled
access trails which are closed to bikes and horses).
10% = Class B: single track trails with multi-use suitability. -
5% = Class C: single track trails suitable only for hiking; narrow, steep side
slope, poor line of sight.
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25% = Other: too steep or narrow to meet any of the above classifications.
We are in the process of conducting detailed trail inventories and plans on a preserve by
preserve basis, which will give us detailed information of the type you requested. To date we
have finished two of the twenty three preserves, and are in progress on two more.
On the average, 60 injury accidents occur on District trails annually; about 75% of these
involve bicycles.
We will add your name to the District's trail use mailing list and notify you of future meetings
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General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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Good luck in your trail use research. We are interested in any related information you obtain
from other agencies while you are conducting your research.
Sincerely,
GinnY Babbitt
President, Board of Directors
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
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1094 Highland Circle Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
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No Response Necessary
August 22, 1994
Board of Directors
MROSD
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos ,CA 94022
I attended the recent Budget Committee meeting and discussed
what I feel lack of trail ma
intenance. After the meeting one
of the participants said to me that I "picked on" John
Escobar, Operations Manager.
My feelings are that you, the Board of Directors, have
purchased more "open space" than you can reasonably improve,
maintain and patrol for adequate and safe public use. With
the limited funds you allocate to the Management program I
feel it is impossible for the Operations Department to do
what I consider an adequate, much less satisfactory, job.
Please convey my apologies to John Escobar for my "picking
on him at the Budget Committee meeting. I misdirected my
concerns , it should have been to you, the Board of
Directors .
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Harry H. Haeussler, Jr./
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Harry Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, CA 94024
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Dear Harry:
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Thank you for your August 22, 1994 letter regarding trail maintenance. The
District's Board of Directors read your comments at our Regular Meeting last night.
We have given John Escobar a copy of your letter.
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We understand your concern about providing adequate trail maintenance and patrol.
In addition to our goal of preserving open space, we want to offer the public safe and
accessible trails. The Board allocates the District's budget so that the expenditure of
funds is well-balanced. Maintaining District lands is a challenge, and we believe our
staff does the best job possible.
At the recent Administration and Budget Committee meeting, you mentioned that two
trails at Windy Hill had an abundance of thistles. After inspecting these trails, staff
agreed that the trails could be improved. Accordingly, the maintenance crew spent
two weeks clearing the trails of excessive brush. We hope preserve visitors will
enjoy these and other trails at Windy Hill.
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Ginny Babbitt
President, Board of Directors
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
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Staff Acknowledge/Respond
BjRUCE CAMPBELLL7 _' Draft Response Attached
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August 16, 1994
Board of Directors fIf
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330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Board Members :
I am writing to express my opposition to mountain bike use
of trails in Open Space preserves . The immediate trigger
for this letter was my encounter last Saturday at Purisima
with several bicyclists riding in violation of District
rules on the Whittemore Gulch trail .
My companion and I met six bicyclists on this trail who were
both riding over the speed limit and who failed to yield to
US . In fact, we had to move off the trail to avoid being
hit . These six represented 20% of the cyclists we
encountered during our time at Purisima .
While I acknowledge that bicyclists I have met on trails and
fire roads in the District have become more courteous and
safe over the last few years, I wish to state my opposition
to their use of single track trails .
The experience I had Saturday is only the most recent in a
long string of similar encounters with bicyclists on visits j
to Purisima . I hope the Board will consider banning bikes
from this and other single track trails .
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Bruce F . Cam bell
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Bruce Campbell
777 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Dear Mr. Campbell:
Thank you for your August 16, 1994 letter regarding mountain bikes on open space
preserves. At our Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors
reviewed your comments. We are sorry you had a bad experience during your recent
visit to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
It is encouraging to hear that only 20% of the cyclists you met were discourteous.
The District wants to accommodate a variety of trail users, including hikers, runners,
bicyclists, and equestrians. We are concerned about the safety of all preserve
visitors, and are trying to reduce conflicts on District trails. Volunteers and staff are
distributing a trail etiquette brochure, we have established a 15 MPH speed limit for
bicycles, rangers are patrolling on bicycles, and we have an active volunteer trail
patrol program. Our rangers have spent hundreds of hours using radar to educate
trail users throughout the District.
We believe that multiple-use trails can work. As trail users become better informed,
we expect to see a reduction in trail conflicts in the future. Your observation that
cyclists have become more considerate is an indication that the situation is improving.
The Board anticipates reviewing the trail use element of the Use and Management
Plan for Purisima Creek Redwoods early next year. Staff will add your name to the
District's trail use mailing list, and notify you of future meetings regarding trail use
issues. We welcome and encourage your participation.
Sincerely,
Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
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R-94-91
Meeting 94-24
September 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of Resource Management Policies
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Tentatively adopt the resource management policies contained in pages iv - viii of the
attached report.
DISCUSSION
Purpose
The proposed resource management policies formalize the steps that the District will take to
protect or restore the resources on its lands. These resources include the plants, animals,
ground, water, and historic buildings and sites.
The District takes great care of the land it manages, and has an excellent reputation with
wildlife agencies and organizations. Adoption of these policies will formalize the District's
commitment to careful management and provide clearer guidelines for the field and office
staff on subjects such as: what to do when non-native plants are invading a natural area;
under what conditions should chemicals be used to control pests; under what conditions
should native plants and animals be controlled to protect visitors, or vice versa; and what
h District o collect and share information about the natural resources on its
should t e st ct d to co t
lands.
Content
The resource management policies and the administrative guidelines contained in the attached
report are intended as a tool to set the framework for the District's resource management
program. They address many technical issues that are of concern to specialists in studying
and managing natural resources. They also contain background information to give non-
specialists an understanding of the reasoning behind the policies. They do not provide
detailed plans for management of individual preserves or resources. Other more specific
management plans will supplement the overall resource policies and guidelines to resolve the
I implementation strategies on a site-specific basis.
The resource management policy document is organized into chapters by subject and resource
category. The Resource Management Goals and Policies subsection, pages iv through viii,
contains the complete text of the goals and policies proposed for adoption by the Board.
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Each goal is phrased as a broad, general statement describing the desired state or condition to
be achieved. The policies state specific steps the District will take in order to attain that
goal. Each of the remaining 13 chapters contains the goals and policies by subject along
with administrative guidelines consisting of introductory or explanatory text, and
implementation measures pertaining to each policy, highlighted by bullets (0). These
implementation measures are intended to reflect current knowledge and practices regarding
resource conservation, but are not necessarily comprehensive and may be amended
administratively from time to time. They further define the policy by specifying the actions
needed to carry it out.
Carrying out the policies and implementation measures will be achieved over time, and is
subject to funds being available. Competition for District funds requires balancing the
expense of resource management with the needs of land acquisition, the cost of proposed
access improvements, and overall management and patrol of existing District lands.
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Process
On June 23, 1993, the Board authorized staff to start a process to formulate and review
resource management policies. The District began a series of workshops to invite the staff
and public to comment on the form and content of the document. Staff workshops were held
before each public workshop, to give staff a chance to review and comment on each stage of
the document before public presentation.
The first staff workshops occurred on July 15, 16, and 23, 1993, at the Foothills, Skyline,
and main offices. Topics discussed included concepts, objectives, mission statement,
proposed outline of contents, and format alternatives. A public workshop before the Board
Use and Management Committee, covering the same topics, was held on September 2, 1993.
At the next set of workshops (staff October 29, and public November 4, 1993), staff
presented a complete outline with goals, major policies, and a sample chapter covering soils
and geology.
A rough draft of the entire document was discussed with staff in a meeting on April 1, 1994.
Following revision, the draft was reviewed in a public workshop with the Use and
Management Committee on July 20, 1994. The current draft incorporates comments from
this workshop. The preparers appreciate the time and effort given by staff, Board, and the
public in reviewing this long and complex document. The many thoughtful and helpful
suggestions and wealth of experience represented by the participants were instrumental in
shaping the policies.
The policies are proposed to be a "living" document that will grow and change regularly,
based on new experience and information. It will be reviewed and updated at least every
five years to respond to changing conditions. The staff or Board may propose to amend the
document for a significant single purpose at any time. Minor deviations from policy
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normally would not require amending the Policies document, but would be covered in
changes to the administrative guidelines.
Significant follow-up tasks to implement the Resource Management Policies are already
underway, as reported to the Board on August 24, 1994 (see report R-94-86). They include
a site resources checklist, a format for preparing preserve-specific resource management
plans, and the first "official" draft resource management plan - for El Corte de Madera Open
Space Preserve.
Prepared by:
Alice Cummings, Resource Planner
Contact persons:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
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Table of Contents
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Preface: About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Goal and Policy Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
1 THE DISTRICT'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3 NATURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
4 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
5 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
6 NON-NATIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
7 WATER RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
8 GEOLOGY AND SOILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
9 SCENIC AND AESTHETIC RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
10 AGRICULTURAL USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
11 HERITAGE RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
12 RESEARCH AND INFORMATION COLLECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
13 EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
Document Purpose
This Resource Management Policy document (RMP) defines the policies and practices used by the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to protect and manage resources on District lands. The
word resources as used in this document includes plants, animals, water, soil, terrain, geologic
formations, historic, scenic, and cultural features. Recreational resources are described in other
documents.'
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The Resource Management Policies are intended as a tool to:
• Set the framework for the District's resource management program;
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• Provide general direction for issue-specific and site-specific planning;
• Give staff and Board the basis for informed, consistent, and effective resource management
decisions;
• Inform the public of the purpose and intentions of the District's resource management program; l
• Provide a basis for evaluation of the District's progress in reaching its resource management
objectives.
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This document does not provide detailed plans for management of individual preserves or resources.
Other more specific management plans will supplement these policies to resolve the implementation
strategies on a site-specific basis.
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Document Organization
The Resource Management Policies are organized into chapters by subject and resource category. The
chapter format generally consists of an introduction, goal, policies, and implementation measures.
Each introduction provides background and rationale for the goal and policies that follow. The goal
is phrased as a broad, general statement describing the desired state or condition to be achieved. The
policies state what steps the District will take in order to attain that goal.
Each policy includes one or more recommended implementation measures, highlighted by bullets (•).
These implementation measures are intended to reflect current knowledge and practices regarding
resource conservation, but are not necessarily comprehensive. They further define the policy by
specifying the actions needed to carry it out.
The District will implement the RMP through a planning process emphasizing a team approach. It will
draw upon varied expertise to balance resource needs and public interests. As part of the resource
management review process, staff will present an annual report. It will describe existing and proposed
resource management plans and projects, and progress towards resource management goals.
'These documents include Use and Management Plans for individual preserves,Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation
Measures,Land Use Regulations and the Visitor's Guide to the Open Space Preserves.
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Carrying out the policies and implementation measures will be achieved over time, and is subject to
funds being available. Competition for District funds nuquinmo balancing the expense of momoun:w
management with the needs of land acquisition and the cost of proposed access improvements.
Document Review and Amendment
The RK8Pima "living" document that will grow and change regularly, based on new experience and
information. It will be reviewed and updated at |mms1 every five years to respond to changing
conditions. The staff or Board may decide to amend the document for a significant single purpose at
any time. Minor deviations from policy normally would not require amending the Policies document.
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Resource n Mana9 eme t Goals and Policies
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This summary subsection includes all the goal and policy statements from the Resource Management
Policies document. The introductory text and the alternative implementation measures are omitted to
allow for easier reference to subjects, and to provide a concise document for adoption by the Board
of Directors.
1 Resource Management Mission Statement
The District will protect and restore the diversity and 'integrity of its
resources for their value to the environment and to people, and will provide
for the use of the preserves consistent with resource:protection
1.1 Favor protection of resources when use significantly interferes with resource protection.
1.2 Provide an effective interdisciplinary resource management program to protect and enhance
natural and cultural resources. This program should include planning, interpretation, research,
protective measures, maintenance, and monitoring practices.
1.3 Prevent or minimize human-caused and accelerated impacts, including erosion,invasion by non-
native species, disruption of the natural flow of water, degradation of water quality, trampling
of vegetation, and displacement of wildlife.
1.4 Protect and restore known rare, endangered, or special concern species and habitats, as well
as seriously degraded or deteriorating areas. Give priority to endangered habitats and consider
the relative scarcity of the specific resources involved.
1.5 Manage open space as a composite resource, not separate and isolated parts. Maintain
ecological processes as well as individual species and features. Consider the regional context
and cumulative impacts of resource management decisions. Favor long-term goals over short-
term benefits.
1.6 Support recreational use of District lands,consistent with resource protection. Consider present
and potential use.
1.7 Balance efforts to protect and restore resources with efforts to acquire and provide public
access to lands.
1.8 Monitor changing conditions and the effectiveness of resource management practices.
2 Planning and Implementation
Goal. Informed, consistent, and effective resource management
2.1 Adopt o resource management p1 nnin9 Process.
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2.2 Prepare a Resource Management Plan for each preserve or geographic area addressing its
specific resources and management needs.
2.3 Provide staff and budget,and assign responsibilities to support,effective resource management
planning and implementation.
2.4 Review and amend resource management policies and implementation measures to improve
their effectiveness.
2.5 Comply with environmental regulations and standards.
3 Natural Systems Management
Goal: Functioning, self-supporting ecosystems which maintain the
natural abundance, diversity, and ecological integrity of.plants and
animals
3.1 Restore seriously degraded or deteriorating areas.
3.2 Maintain, restore, or simulate natural ecological processes where feasible.
3.3 Restore fire to a more natural role in preserve ecosystems.
3.4 Conserve genetic diversity.
4 Vegetation Management
Goal: Viable native plant lcommunities characteristic of the region
4.1 Maintain thediversity of native pant communities.
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4.2 Use native species occurring naturally on similar sites for vegetation replacement or
enhancement projects.
4.3 Protect and enhance habitat for special status plant species.
5 Wildlife Management
Goal: A healthy, diverse native wildlife population
5.1 Understand and maintain the diversity of native wildlife.
5.2 Protect, maintain and enhance habitat features that have particular value to native wildlife.
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5.3 Protect animal populations against the impact of human actions.
5.4 Protect and maintain the habitats and populations of special status animals.
6 Non-Native Species Management
Goal; Control non-native species which have a 'substantial impact on
preserve resources, whenever control is reasonably possible
6.1 Discourage spread of invasive non-native species.
6.2 Manage both native and non-native species according to integrated pest management (IPM)
techniques in cooperation with responsible agencies.
7 Water Resources
Goal: Natural water'courses, wetlands and hydrologic processes
7.1 Protect surface and ground waters from contamination.
7.2 Minimize interference with natural flow of surface and ground water.
7.3 Understand and protect water rights and utilization.
7.4 Restore, maintain or enhance water quality on District lands.
8 Geology and Soils
Goal: limited soil loss and protected geologic features
8.1 Prevent unnatural soil erosion and sedimentation.
8.2 Locate and construct facilities to avoid high-risk areas subject to landslides and erosion.
8.3 Protect geologic features from human-caused damage.
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9 Scenic and Aesthetic Resources
Goal: Lands with natural appearance, diversity,;end minimal evidence of
human impacts
9.1 Minimize evidence of human impacts within preserves.
9.2 Maintain significant landscapes or features that were formerly maintained by natural processes.
9.3 Minimize unnatural noise within preserves.
10 Agricultural Use
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Goal: Agricultural uses that do i not significantly impact natural resources,
but do support heritage or scenic resources
10.1 Continue or begin agricultural use in a preserve only when all of three conditions are met (land
already disturbed, doesn't unreasonably limit public access, provides other resource
management benefits.
10.2 Require sound agricultural management practices.
10.3 Let former agricultural areas return to a natural state.
11 Heritage Resources
Goal Preservation of significant heritage resources far the education and
enjoyment of present and future generations
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11.1 Identify significant heritage resources,including historic structures,historic landscapes, historic
trails, and archaeological and paleontological sites.
11.2 Create a program to provide information about the District's heritage resources.
11.3 Cooperate with historic preservation agencies and organizations.
11.4 Provide management plans to protect heritage resources, including historic structures and
significant landscapes, artifacts, and archaeological and paleontological sites.
11.5 Support the rehabilitation and use of historically significant structures.
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12 Research and Information Collection
Goal: Documented scientific knowledge of preserve resources wind
resource management techniques as'a basis for management decisions
12.1 Maintain resource information files for each preserve and resource subject.
12.2 Coordinate and cooperate with institutions, agencies, organizations, and individuals who are
conducting resource-related research.
12.3 Undertake research necessary for planning or management decisions, when information is
unavailable through other sources.
12.4 Allow collecting, trapping, or other field research activities only in conjunction with legitimate
research consistent with the District's management goals.
13 Education
Goal; Increased public knowledge and appreciation of the natural and III
cultural resources of the preserves, and support for their conservation
13.1 Provide interpretive facilities and materials.
13.2 Provide environmental education outreach and opportunities.
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MUdpenUnsuUa Regional Open Space District
� K8idpanineu|a Regional Open Space District (K8RC>S[J} is public agency that owns and rnanaQna 33
open space preserves totalling about 38'000 acres of land. Created by m voter mandate in 1872, the
� District's goal is to permanently preserve a regional open space greenbelt, linking District lands with
� other public parklands.
K8ROSO boundaries enclose an area of33Osquare miles innorthern Santa Clara and southern San
Mateo counties, and oornaU portion of Santa Cruz County. Extending from San Carlos to Los Gatos,
the District directly serves a population of over 600'000. Preserves vary in aiom from 54 acres
(Stevens Creek Nature Study Area) to over9,000 moroa (SierraAzu|). Elevations range from sea level
in the bmy|andn preserves to3,8OGfeet atop Loma Pdetointhe SierraAzu| Range.
The District manages land tomaintain nr restore its natural condition. There are few "improvements,"
other than parking areas, some rest rooms, and informational signs. Over 250 nni|em of trails invite
activities such as hiking' biking,jogging, horseback riding' and picnicking. The preserves are open to �
the public every day, free of charge. Because the preserves are "close to home," they serve om popular
weekday aawell as weekend recreational destinations.
District lands protect a variety ofhabitats rich in numbers and kinds of plants and animals. Tidal mm|t
nmarmhem—hornmtothe endangered clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse and used by thousands
of migratory birds--fringe San Francisco Bay. Above the intensely urbanized "flatlands" vvaot of the
bey, ridges of the Santa Cruz mountains form an innpnmomiva scenic backdrop. Their mix ofoak
woodland, grassland, chaparral, coastal morub, evergreen and coniferous forests creates distinctive
patterns on the hills. Theme lands are critical watersheds for San Francisco Bay and the central Pacific �
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� coast. They also provide a peaceful natural recreational setting for visitors seeking refuge from the
pressures ofurban life. �
Purposes of Open Space
(]pen mpooa preserves provide permanent sanctuaries for remnants of native wildlife and vegetation.
Once abundant, these irreplaceable resources are rapidly disappearing as human presence and activity |
encroach on natural habitats. Other reasons to preserve open space discussed inthe District's Master
Plan include protecting scenic beauty, public health and safety, unique sites and agriculture; shaping
urban growth; and providing low-intensity outdoor recreation opportunities. �
Need for Resource Management Policies
K8ROSDfaoaa many issues and choices in managing its land and resources. The preserves present a
oono1ont|Y changing mosaic of complex ecosystems with m wide variety of qualities and purposes.
Managers must be able to distinguish and decide among competing priorities. There may beconflicts �
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about proper values or actions totake. Ecosystems evolve, the amount ofland managed byK8ROSD �
changes, employees who function as caretakers come and go' and the public's interests and use differ
over time and place. A well-defined met of puUoiao can help maintain consistent and effective resource
� management in light ofthese changes.
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In March 1974 MROSD adopted its Basic Policy, stating the major goals that guide the District in its
efforts to preserve open space. Objective 3 in the Basic Policy document specifically addresses
resource management:
The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space land,
allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological
values.
Four policies then follow which address preservation, being a "good neighbor," public access,
recreation, and agriculture.
Although Objective 3 implies a direction for managing the land, it does not offer specific guidance as
to what constitutes "proper care." With increasing visitation and the resulting increase in pressures
upon natural systems, it is important to plan wisely for long-term stewardship. This document is
intended to help provide that guidance.
Mission Statement for Resource Management
The mission statement defines the purpose toward which the District directs its efforts. The guidance
of the District's Basic Policy, Master Plan, and of state mandates, shows that the proper mission for
the District's resource management program is one of stewardship. Stewardship involves protecting
resources and sustaining them in perpetuity.
The District's Master Plan repeatedly cites protection and preservation as major goals of open space
acquisition. The District calls its lands "preserves" rather than "parks," emphasizing its goal of
resource preservation. The following overall mission statement reflects the District's commitment to
resource management:
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The District will protect and restore the diversity and integrity O its
1 resources for their value to the environment and'to people, and will provide
for the use of the preserves consistent with:,resource;protection.
Overall Resource Management Strategies
The following general policies summarize overall strategies the District will use to achieve its resource
management mission.
1.1 Favor protection of resources when use significantly interferes with resource
protection and preservation.
1.2 Provide an effective interdisciplinary program to protect and enhance natural
and cultural resources. This program should include planning, interpretation,
research, protection, maintenance, and monitoring practices.
1.3 Prevent or minimize human-caused and accelerated impacts, including erosion,
invasion by non-native species, disruption of the natural flow of water,
degradation of water quality, trampling of vegetation, and displacement of
wildlife.
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1.4 Protect and restore known rare, endangered, or special concern species and
habitats, as well as seriously degraded or deteriorating areas. Give priority to
endangered habitats and consider the relative scarcity of the specific resources
involved.
1.5 Manage open space as a composite resource, rather than as separate and
isolated parts. Maintain ecological processes as well as individual species and
features. Consider the regional context and cumulative impacts of resource
management decisions. Favor long-term goals over short-term benefits.
1.6 Support recreational use of District lands consistent with resource protection.
Consider present and potential use.
1.7 Balance efforts to protect and restore resources with efforts to acquire and
provide public access to lands.
1.8 Monitor changing conditions and the effectiveness of resource management
practices.
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2 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Policies in this chapter describe implementation procedures and standards in general terms. They
outline the relationship to existing District policies and procedures where appropriate, and assign
certain responsibilities. They also describe how resource management will be incorporated into the
District's overall planning, budgeting, and decision making process.
Planning and Management Documents and Steps
Documents and steps used in planning and managing the preserves are outlined below. Planning
documents, ordered from the general to the specific, include:
Basic Policies. The five overall objectives that guide the District in its efforts to preserve open space.
Each objective is accompanied by additional clarifying policy statements. Objective 3 and its sub-
policies, discussed in the previous chapter, relate to resource management.
Strategic Plan. A medium-term planning document to coordinate and project the annual action plan
tasks toward 5- to 10-year horizons.
Annual Action Plan. Describes actions for each program and its sub-program. Intended to support
each basic objective and related policies. Action Plans for the Planning and Operations programs
propose those actions most specifically related to resource management.
Site Emphasis Plan. A five-year plan, updated annually, lists all District sites in relative order of priority
for improvement and presenting current and proposed projects. It also provides a Target Use and
Management Plan Review Schedule.
Resource Management Policies(RMP).This document, providing general policies for managing District
resources.
i Provide i i managing ifi r r r Subject Specific Management Guidelines. Pro de guidance n a specific resource o issue,
District-wide. Although the RMP provides many specific implementation measures, staff need
additional guidance on technical issues and procedures. Procedures and standards are too detailed to
include in the RMP and will take time to formulate. Development and review of a proposed
implementation tool will often constitute a significant project in its own right. Existing examples of
subject-specific guidelines are the Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation Measures and the Field Safety
Procedures Manual. New guidelines specific to resource management might include a District-wide fire
management plan, or guidelines for managing a particular habitat type.
Preserve Use and Management Plans. Focus on existing conditions and designate uses and
improvements for each preserve. Topics covered include site description and use, planning
considerations, access and circulation, trail use designations, signing, brochure, structures and
improvements, natural resources and agricultural management, visitor safety and public liability, special
activities, dedication status, ADA compliance, and CEQA compliance.
Resource Management Plans. The RMP recommends augmenting or incorporating existing use and
management plans with resource management plans to be developed for each preserve or geographic
area. Each plan would include information contained in current use and management plans, as well
as greatly expanded resource studies.
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biotic' oomnin, aesthetic, and heritage msoouncam. They will also consider the regional setting, adjacent
land uses, and status of relevant cooperative planning efforts beyond the preserve boundaries. This
detailed information will form the basis for site-specific goals and management recommendations. It �
will thus allow management decisions tobebased on specific knowledge of site resources. �
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� analyze the possible impacts of plans, policies, and regulatory progrmnna, and specify ways that �
� environmental damage can be reduced or avoided. According to CE[A, a significant effect on the �
environment means o substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in the environment. �
Increasing knowledge of District resources through preparation of resource management plans will help
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project' including schedules and budgets. They are supported by the annual budget. .
2 Planning and Implementation
Goal: Informed', consistent, and effective resource management
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2.1 Adopt a resource management planning process. �
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� a Resource Management Plan for each preserve pradesignated geographic area.
� 2'2 Prepare a Resource Management Plan for each preserve or geographic area
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management areas to simplify management pnyndcem and land use limitations.
w Formulate and use a site resources checklist to identity existing and potential resource
management needs. Refer to this information when preparing or updating the Rwoomroa
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resource management planning and implementation. �
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the Planning, Operations, and Public Affairs Programs.
0 Incorporate medium-to long-term resource management program Qoe|a into the District
Strategic Plan.
0 Identify specific resource management planning and implementation projects in both the Site
Emphasis Plan and annual Action Plan. �
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• Prepare a schedule for Resource Management Plan preparation, and incorporate it into the
Target Use and Management Plan Review Schedule.
• Provide staff and budget in the annual District budget to support preparation of resource
management plans, implementation tools, resource management and restoration projects, and
monitoring activities.
2.4 Review and amend resource management policies and implementation measures
to improve their effectiveness.
• Amend policies and implementation measures through Board action when supported by new
knowledge or events.
• Conduct an annual review of resource management actions and results, and amend policies and
implementation measures as appropriate.
• Conduct a comprehensive review and update of the RMP and related documents and
procedures every five years.
2.5 Comply with environmental regulations and standards.
• Stay abreast of, and inform appropriate staff of, new rules, regulations, lists, and guidelines
published by responsible agencies and organizations.
• Review all projects following the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and, where appropriate, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
2.6 Monitor projects and take appropriate action if expected results do not occur.
(See 1.8 and 3.1)
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3 NATURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Characteristics of Natural Resources and Ecosystems
Natural resources include both living (plants, animals, and microorganisms) and non-living components
(light, heat, air, water, soil, and mineral nutrients). These components and their interactions are called
ecosystems and defy precise definition. They are not geographically bounded and can be large or small.
They are constantly changing as a result of genetic change, interactions among components, exposure
to dynamic physical processes such as wind, fire, or rain, and especially to human influences.
The living organisms within a particular ecosystem are not random. In an undisturbed ecosystem
plants and animals live together on a site because they are precisely adapted both to that physical
environment and to each other. Ecological processes governing their relationships are complex, with
consequences often not completely understood. Examples of such processes include energy flow,food
webs, nutrient cycles, and the movement of water.
Since all parts of an ecosystem are interwoven, a change in one part is reflected throughout the entire
system. A healthy ecosystem regulates itself by reactions that counter changes. If not overstressed,
ecosystems have a remarkable ability to recover from outside disturbance. But severe environmental
stress can interrupt ecological relationships that maintain balance and stability in an ecosystem. Even
a small change may "snowball," producing unanticipated, undesirable side effects and eventual loss
of organisms from the ecosystem.
A loss of even a single species reduces the ability of the ecosystem to restore itself. It becomes less
stable and more vulnerable to further environmental change. When this happens, natural processes
may result in an entirely new regime of plants and animals. Left alone, a deeply disturbed ecosystem
will not necessarily restore itself or succeed to natural community types.
Importance of Preserving Biodiversity
An ecosystem will be more stable and less vulnerable to environmental change if it includes a diversity
of species and habitats. Biodiversity describes the natural variety and abundance of plants and animals
and the environments in which they live. Their interactions create a strong and flexible web of life that
stabilizes the environment in which we live as well. Managing for biodiversity involves understanding
these interdependent relationships and protecting processes that connect plants and animals to each
other and to their environment.
Loss of biodiversity is an issue of great concern in California. Humans have a tendency to simplify
ecosystems. Many native species and habitats have been degraded, fragmented, or lost because of
human activity. In addition to development of habitat for human use these activities include water use,
commodity use of biological resources such as grazing and logging, and pollution of air and water. The
loss may be obvious, as in the destruction of a habitat or elimination of a particular species. Or it may
be subtle, as in the gradual displacement of a population, or loss of genetic variation within a
population.
Opportunities for preserving biodiversity occur at all levels of organization: genes, individuals,
populations, species, communities, and ecosystems. Without some protection at all levels, especially
the ecosystem level, diversity will be lost. Preserving large blocks of natural habitat is key to
preserving biodiversity. When a species is reduced to a few isolated populations due to fragmentation
of its habitat, a natural stressor such as fire or drought can wipe out one of the remnant populations.
Each time this happens, the species comes closer to extinction.
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Ecosystem Approach
The realization of the importance of habitat has caused a shift in focus in managing for biodiversity.
Instead of trying to rescue endangered species one-at-a-time, the new approach attempts to preserve
large areas of functioning natural communities or ecosystems. This broader focus thus improves the
chances for threatened species. It should also help prevent other species in the same habitat from
becoming endangered. The ecosystem approach has more chance of success and lower long-term cost
than the single species approach. It is also well-suited to cooperative regional conservation planning
projects such as preserving continuous greenbelts.
Definition of Natural
The District defines natural and native to mean those plants, animals, conditions, and processes that
evolved in California before European contact. Land management practices of Native Americans in
California kept the land in balance for centuries. In contrast, human activities in the last two hundred
years have permanently changed California's natural communities. Fencing open lands fragmented
habitats, displacing or eliminating wildlife. Some plants and animals brought by immigrants from their
homelands spread so aggressively that they have crowded out California natives. Domestic stock
heavily graze and severely erode fertile lands once lightly grazed by native animals. Water has been
diverted and natural fires suppressed. Even places that look "wild" usually bear imprints of human
disturbance.
The biodiversity of the San Francisco Bay area has greatly decreased as a result of European
settlement. Two hundred years ago the Santa Cruz Mountains supported a rich tapestry of plants and
animals - nearly 2,000 species of plants and 350 species of vertebrate animals. Several thousand
Ohlone were the only people living in the southern Bay area. Now more than two million people call
this area home. Some animals that used to be common are gone, including the pronghorn antelope,
California condor, tule elk, wolf, beaver, and grizzly bear. Many other species are suffering population
declines. The Bay was once much bigger, and ringed with extensive marshes. Flocks of geese, ducks
and other waterfowl were so plentiful that they literally darkened the sky.
Although it would be impossible to return the District preserves to a completely "natural" state, natural
systems provide a goal to aim towards. Ecosystems that evolved in this area are uniquely well-suited
to it. Varied native plants and animals give District preserves their distinctive characteristics and make
them interesting places to explore. Healthy native ecosystems which are relatively intact can help to
maintain this heritage. They also serve as informational models by which we may attempt to extend
resource management principles and environmental education efforts to adjacent, disrupted areas.
Natural Resource Management
Natural resource management includes any activity intended to protect, maintain, or restore natural
resources and processes. The main intent of natural resource management is to sustain normally
functioning ecosystems in lands that humans use, and to introduce compensatory measures to mitigate
adverse impacts of human activities.
Management practices may be either active or passive. Active management involves physical
manipulation of plant and animal communities. Examples include: mowing, clearing, grazing, burning,
seeding and planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and applying biological and chemical control
methods. Some of these techniques can also be used to maintain or mimic natural ecological
processes such as succession, flooding, burning, grazing, and burrowing.
Passive management leaves an area alone but protects it from further detrimental impacts so that
normal restorative processes of the ecosystem may occur. Examples of passive management
techniques include: regulating land use to protect habitat; creating a buffer zone through adjacent land
acquisition; classifying sensitive areas and restricting or excluding public access to these areas.
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Effective resource management decision making requires familiarity with preserve ecosystems. Among
factors that must be known are: the components of a system; processes that influence them, including
those impacted by people;the existing stage of ecological succession;the extent to which past human
uses have altered the natural evolution of the system; and the degree and types of alterations.
Resource management also includes inventorying and monitoring resources through field studies such
as population surveys and plant transects. Over time, data from these studies shows whether
conditions are improving, deteriorating, or staying about the same. Monitoring can help determine
effectiveness of specific management actions and signal any need to shift from passive to active
management or vice versa.
Resource Management Issues
Specific threats and challenges to District resources may include:
• Protection of particularly sensitive or endangered plants, animals, and habitats
• Suppression of fire in habitats where fire is ordinarily a natural part of maintaining a healthy,
diverse ecosystem
• Cattle grazing
• Management of invasive non-native plants
• Introduced predators or feral animals
• Habitat fragmentation due to unnatural barriers to plant and animal movement
• Visitor use impacts
• Development adjacent to preserve boundaries
• Continuing negative impacts of past land use practices
• Erosion caused by human activities
• Watershed protection
• Toxic pollution
The policies in this section address broad threats to natural systems not covered in other subject-
specific policy sections.
3 Natural Systems Management
Goal: Functioning, self-supporting ecosystems which maintain the
natural abundance, diversity, and ecological integrity of the plants and
animals
Policies and Implementation Measures
3.1 Restore seriously degraded or deteriorating areas.
• Identify seriously degraded or deteriorated areas in need of restoration. Photograph, map, and
describe these sites. (See also 4.1.)
• Develop a rating system to rank potential restoration projects. Give priority to habitats with
high diversity of native species, and to habitats which are rare or sensitive. Also consider
potential for further resource damage, time necessary for restoration, probability of success,
and availability of funding.
• Identify high priority restoration projects and estimate staffing and funding needs. Incorporate
chosen projects into both the annual Site Emphasis and Action Plans (see 2.3).
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• Seek outside funding to plan and carry out restoration projects. Research potential funding
sources including grants, "mitigation banks," and within the private sector.
• Work with the District's volunteer program and field staff to develop a trained volunteer
"Habitat Restoration Team" to help carry out restoration projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of restoration actions. Use this information to refine future
efforts. Establish a monitoring plan before starting the project.
3.2 Maintain, restore, or simulate natural ecological processes where feasible.
• Allow natural ecological processes such as succession, flooding, burning, grazing, decay,
predation, and insect activity to function undisturbed, except when they threaten human life,
property, or significant natural resources.
• Rely on natural processes to control native animal populations. Consider modifying or curtailing
human access when there is a conflict between humans and native animals. Intervene directly
in consultation with responsible wildlife agencies when natural processes are not sufficient to
control native animal populations and when human life, property, or significant natural
resources are threatened. (See 5.3.)
3.3 Restore fire to a more natural role in preserving ecosystems.
• Work with the California Department of Forestry and other appropriate fire management and
regulatory agencies to develop and carry out plans that use prescribed burns to maintain natural
systems.
• Coordinate this policy with a District-wide fire management plan that will address reducing the
hazard of wildfire on District lands.
3.4 Conserve genetic diversity.
• Use plants and seeds from the same geographic area for restoration projects in that area. (See
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Located on a geologically active peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, District
lands have an unusually diverse and dynamic ecology. The San Andreas Fault, one of the vvodd'm
longest and most active faults, cuts through the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Continuing
movement along the fault and differing composition of the underlying rocks created many soil types
and terrain features. The onoa'w mnediterranman climate with mild wet winters and long hot summers �
produced o natural cycle of fires. These and other factors allowed diverse native plant oonnnnuni1iaa �
precisely adapted to these complex and varied conditions tothrive.
A olant community is group ofplants growing in an interrelated manner on a particular site. Each
community has characteristic dominant and associated species, spacing, and habitat. |
Native plant communities in District preserves include the following general vegetation types:
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• Redwood forest
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• Mixed evergreen forest
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The condition of vegetation affects other resources in the preserves. Vegetation determines the water-
holding capacity of vvm1arohod and helps control soil erosion. A mixture of natural plant communities
gives scenic character to a landscape, and provides the diversity and stability needed to support native
wildlife. Loss or fragmentation of plant communities reduces their ability to provide the full range of
ecological benefitm, including maintenance of species diversity, soil and watershed protection, vvi|d|ife,
and recreational and aam1hedn values. It is the main reason why animal species have become
endangered orthreatened.
Threats to Vegetation
Continuing effects of past and present land use practices, including fire suppression, grazing' logging,
non-native plant invasion, feral animals, and uses which trample vegetation, threaten the District's
native plant communities. Such activities have caused drastic and rapid changes in vegetation. In
some areas the alteration is permanent.
Fire Suppression
Periodic fires were m part of natural ecological pronmmmmu on lands which now make up the District
preserves. As result, many species evolved with fire adaptations and need periodic fire for renewal.
� Fire opens forests to new generations of younger trees, purges grassland of invasive shrubs, and �
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eventually replaced by forest, and plant and animal species are lost. Fuel in unburned areas can build
up to such a high |mvm| that when a wildfire occurs, it can have devastating effects. �
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hunting and encouraged the growth of acorn oaks and other edible plants. Lmtor, policies of fire
suppression created problems.
|mn4aptm of fire suppression continue to reduce biodiveroityin the preserves. Grasslands and oak
woodlands are decreasing in area due to invading brush and forest species. Stands ofcoastal scrub
and chaparral have aged and are not being renewed. Dense tangles of brush and young trees have
largely rmp|ooad the park-like undarxtorybwnemth redwood and Douglas fir forests and mature oak
woodlands described by early European explorers.
� Protection of Sensitive Species
A number of plants listed by the California Native Plant Society as rare, endangered, or of limited
distribution have been identified within or near District preserves. Although populations of several |
species have been accurately located, more site-specific information is needed to prevent inadvertent |
destruction of sensitive species. '
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interchangeably to describe the process of replacing existing vegetation on o site with desired \
vegetation that existed there before. Selecting effective vegetation management strategies requires (
understanding natural ecological processes at a specific site. It also may involve coordinating with /
neighbors, as part of the District's "good neighbor" policy. |
K8onagmnnmnt rnmasunum may include actions such as eliminating or restricting activities that destroy '
vegetation' maintaining gnuam|anda and meadows that were formerly maintained by natural processes, /
conducting or cooperating with other agencies in controlled burns' controlled grazing, and either '
planting or removing vegetation. �
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up the bulk of District land. Manual control of invasive non-native vegetation in high use areas is often
ineffective and can damage trail surfaces. Careful use of systemic herbicides on target species appears |
to be the best solution to controlling vegetation in these areas.
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4 Vegetation Management
Goal: Viable native plant comrunities characteristic of the regipn
Po/ides and Implementation Measures
4.1 Maintain the diversity of native plant communities.
• As part of the Resource Management Plan for a preserve or geographic area: map and describe
plant communities; analyze successional trends using aerial photographs, sequential
photographs from set photo points, and where necessary, plant transects; and formulate site-
specific vegetation management goals.
• Identify appropriate areas for restoring lost or altered native plant communities and restore
them to a natural condition. This is often best done by restoring natural processes and
controlling invasive plants, rather than by planting. (See 3.1.)
• Manage native grassland sites to encourage reestablishment and perpetuation of California
native grasses.
• Manage oak woodland to encourage reestablishment and perpetuation of California native oaks.
• Control invasive non-native plants. (See Section 6.)
4.2 Use native material occurring naturally on site or on similar sites for vegetation
replacement or enhancement projects.
• Use only local seed sources to revegetate or enhance degraded areas. The best source of
native seed is topsoil taken from adjacent intact habitat and applied thinly.
• Use fill, mulch, and seed mixtures that are as free as possible of non-native plants in restoration
projects. Know where such materials come from. (See 8.1 for possible exception.)
• Set up a District plant nursery or work with a local nursery to grow native plants needed for
restoration projects.
• To control erosion after fires, avoid seeding with rye grass, "Zorro" fescue, Harding grass, or
other aggressive plants. Barley is preferable.
• Use locally collected plant material that is biologically and visually appropriate to the
surrounding wild landscape and appropriate to the stage of plant community development at
the site.
• Encourage District tenants to use native plants for landscaping to provide natural habitat.
4.3 Protect and enhance habitat for special status plant species.
(Special status plants include state and federally listed threatened, rare, and endangered
species, species of special concern, and species listed by the California Native Plant Society.)
• Identify the location and condition of special status plants and their habitats as part of the
Resource Management Plan for a preserve or geographical area.
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• Conduct surveys for special status plants during the appropriate flowering season before
significant site-specific development or any unusual anticipated increase in use. Modify the
project or use to avoid impacting such plants.
• Protect areas with special status species from human activities and other negative impacts such
as erosion. Examples of protective measures include trail rerouting, signs, and fencing.
• Do not transplant naturally occurring wild plants as a mitigation measure, except as a last
resort.
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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 5 �
As pressures from the expanding human population increase, District preserves become more important
as refuges for wildlife. The term wildlife as used here includes all animals, from the smallest
invertebrates to the largest mammals. Without a sufficient amount of proper habitat, an animal cannot
survive. As a result, most management of native wildlife involves management of habitat conditions
and visitor activities rather than hands-on management of the animals themselves. Protection of
habitat is key to protection of wildlife.
Animal Habitat Characteristics
Habitat refers to the area where an organism occurs, its natural home or "neighborhood." An animal's
habitat includes plant communities which provide the shelter, food, and water it needs to live and
reproduce. Outside forces and substances affecting an organism,such as geographic location, climate,
and topography, are also part of its habitat.
Unlike plants, animals move from place to place and require a variety of land, both daily and seasonally.
Some have precise habitat requirements; others are more flexible. Some species live their entire lives
within one vegetation type. Others use several vegetation types in a single day or use different
habitats at different stages of their lives. Some animals use one habitat for part of the year and migrate
elsewhere for the rest. It is important to preserve all these habitats to preserve diversity of wildlife.
Critical habitats for wildlife are those which offer food, cover, topography, and other characteristics
essential to survival and reproduction. Examples include springs and seeps, nesting and breeding sites
such as standing dead trees, movement and migration corridors, pathways to perennial streams, and
foraging areas. Some of these habitats are considered sensitive, in that they are vulnerable to
disturbance and do not recover easily.
The Importance of Riparian Habitats
Certain habitats are intensively used by many kinds of wildlife. Riparian (streamside) habitat, with its
wide variety of plants and readily available water, is perhaps the most important. It provides drinking
water; dense, green foliage for cover and food; shade in which to rest and escape the heat; and
protected corridors through dry, open areas or other adverse habitat conditions. Wildlife depend on
water and will often travel long distances to reach it. People are also attracted to riparian areas.
Excessive human use can cause problems from trampling, soil compaction, and destruction of
vegetation.
Predators Indicate Habitat Health
The presence of large predators is a strop indicator of a health habitat. Large predators are at the
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top of the food pyramid and depend on the survival of large numbers of smaller animals. The greenbelts
of District and neighboring public lands in the Skyline and Sierra Azul areas are large and diverse
enough to support such wide-ranging predators as black bear, mountain lion, coyote, bobcat, fox, and
numerous hawks and owls. The chance to see such animals is a big incentive for many people to visit
the preserves.
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In the last century, population growth, urban expansion, and construction of roads and highways have
fragmented habitats and interrupted wildlife movement corridors. Fragmentation has four main
consequences for wildlife:
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1. Isolated habitat patches may not be large enough to support wildlife that require a certain size
of habitat. Fragmentation may also destroy particular plant species that some animals require
for food or cover.
2. Wide-ranging animals such as the larger predators can be cut off from territories they need for
feeding and breeding.
3. Non-native species become more common, displacing natives and thereby also reducing
biodiversity.
4. Inbreeding increases when populations are cut off from neighboring populations. The resulting
lack of diversity in the gene pool reduces the population's long-term chance of survival. A
single environmental change or disease could then wipe out all members of the population.
5 Wildlife Management
Goal: A healthy, diverse native wildlife population
Policies and Implementation Measures
5.1 Understand and maintain the diversity of native wildlife.
• Inventory wildlife as part of the Resource Management Plan for a preserve. Identify wildlife j
movement patterns and habitat features with high value to wildlife and formulate site-specific
wildlife management goals.
• Consider impacts on wildlife when planning trails and other facilities.
• Develop a wildlife data base to record wildlife sightings.
• Prohibit release of non-native or urban-adapted native wildlife into preserves.
• Do not allow release of native wildlife except where species can be marked or banded and
enough data is available to support an introduction.
5.2 Protect, maintain and enhance habitat features that have particular value to
native wildlife.
• Inventory critical and sensitive wildlife habitats and develop management strategies for their
protection.
• Leave brush piles, snags, and fallen trees in areas where they do not pose a fire hazard, to
provide cover and nesting sites for animals.
• Before removing man-made structures, evaluate their wildlife habitat value. Mitigate any
impacts likely to be caused by their removal.
• Maintain stock ponds as wildlife watering sources (see 7.3).
5.3 Protect animal populations against the impact of human actions.
• Discourage human intrusion into sensitive wildlife habitats by appropriate placement of facilities
and trails. Locate high-use areas near preserve boundaries to minimize fragmentation of interior
habitat.
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• Reduce roads, fences, and other barriers to wildlife movement within preserves. Identify and
protect established wildlife crossings to allow movement across existing roads.
• Remove unnecessary fences and barbed wire from preserves.
• Seek to reduce barriers to wildlife movement on a more regional basis.
• Reduce conflicts between wildlife and humans through notification and education, control of
human access and, as a last resort, control of wildlife presence or movement.
• Prohibit hunting or trapping in District preserves except as a management tool or for scientific
or educational purposes (see 12.4).
• Develop criteria for designating temporary (e.g., day-use) access areas for domestic animals
into District preserves. Incorporate the criteria into District regulations.
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5.4 Protect and maintain the habitats and populations of special status animals.
(Special status animals are those listed as state or federally rare or endangered, as well as
federal candidate species and state species of special concern.)
• Identify location and condition of special status animals and their habitats as part of the
Resource Management Plan for a preserve or geographic region.
• Conduct surveys of special status animals in affected areas before initiating significant
development or any substantial increase in use. Resolve conflicts in favor of the animals.
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6 NON-NATIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
The District defines native to mean species which occur, have occurred, or may occur in a preserve
as a result of natural processes. Non-natives are species which moved into, or were introduced into,
preserve environments as a result of human activities. Pests are animal or plants that proliferate
beyond natural control and interfere with the natural processes which would otherwise occur on open
space lands. Strategies for managing pest populations depend on whether the pest is a native or non-
native species. Native pests are not controlled except where they significantly threaten human health
or safety, or present an unacceptable threat to significant natural values (see 3.1},
Non-Native Plants
Non-native plants have greatly altered many of California's natural plant communities. Because they
originated elsewhere, many non-native plants have no pests or diseases. They are extremely adaptable
and can thrive in a wide range of conditions. The most invasive non-natives grow fast, reproduce
early, produce many seeds which can remain dormant for years, and tolerate disturbance and full sun.
They gradually crowd out native plants and reduce native habitat for wildlife. Instead of increasing
diversity, they drastically reduce diversity and frustrate revegetation efforts.
The main invasive non-native plant species in District preserves include: French Broom, Scotch Broom,
Pampas Grass, and Yellow Star Thistle. Others include: Acacia, Ailanthus, Harding Grass, Purple Star
Thistle, Black Locust, Himalayan Blackberry, Fennel, Milk Thistle, Poison Hemlock, Periwinkle, and
Eucalyptus. Once established, these species become very difficult to control and impossible to
altogether eradicate.
Non-Native Animals
Ranking second to loss of habitat resulting from human intrusion, non-native animals pose the greatest
threat to native wildlife. Escaped domestic animals and other non-natives can thrive in this favorable
climate. Once established in a preserve, they compete for valuable resources and disturb the sensitive
balance of natural food webs. Bullfrogs and wild pigs are examples of invasive introduced animals
found in District preserves.
Wild (feral) pigs are the non-native species with the most obvious impact on District lands. They have
been widespread in the central coast of California since about 1970 and have rapidly increased their
range in recent years. They are particularly abundant in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve as well as
in surrounding areas, and are starting to invade other foothill and skyline preserves. They reproduce
rapidly, dig up meadows and wetlands, and carry diseases which can affect people and livestock.
They eat acorns, bulbs, and soil animals, and are intelligent and difficult to control. Under ideal
conditions, their population can double every four months.
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated pest management (IPM) refers to coordinating environmental information with pest
management techniques to prevent unacceptable levels of damage with the least hazard to people,
property, and the environment. It often involves using a combination of chemical and non-chemical
techniques to control pests. For example, two treatments may be equally effective for controlling
invasive plants, but one may require less labor and another require less herbicide. Treatment choice
thus depends on organizational objectives and available resources. Programs to control non-native
plant and animal species require long-term commitment. With many non-natives, short-term lapses in
management activity may negate years of expensive control programs.
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6 Non-Native Species Management
Coal! Control of non-native species whicn have a substantial impact on
preserve resources, whenever.controt is reasonably passible
Policies and Implementation Measures
6.1 Discourage spread of invasive non-native species.
• Develop a program to monitor invasive non-native plant and animal species to detect population
growth and range expansion. Post information about invasives at appropriate trailheads.
• Take measures to prevent invasion of non-natives in undertaking projects that disturb
vegetation.
• Give highest priority for control efforts to non-native species which are actively displacing
native species, especially in sensitive habitats, areas next to private property, and areas with
high visitor use.
• Coordinate and cooperate with neighbors to control invasive species.
• Consider the impact of removal of non-native species on native wildlife.
• Do not introduce non-native plants and animals into preserves, except to control detrimental
non-native species, and then only when the following two conditions are met: (1) available
native species will not meet the needs of the management program; and (2) the non-native
species will not become a pest (based on best available information).
• If a non-native animal becomes a problem and removal is advisable, make an effort to save the
animal's life by finding a suitable home in a non-natural setting.
6.2 Manage both native and non-native species according to integrated pest
management (IPM) techniques in cooperation with responsible agencies.
• Use IPM procedures to determine when to control pests and whether to use mechanical,
chemical, fire, biological, or other means.
• Understand the biology of an invading species, determine its disruptive potential, and assign
acceptable levels of damage. Use control methods that cause the least hazard to people,
property, and the environment. Identify a proposed control or elimination program and its
effects prior to its implementation. For example, before using prescribed fire to control
encroaching vegetation, consider fire's impact on the overall habitat and landscape and weigh
this against other control methods such as physical removal.
• Take action against pests only when and where natural controls appear to be failing and the
pest will cause unacceptable impacts on preserve resources, neighboring private property, or
human health.
• Consider the full range of pest control alternatives. Choose strategies and times of treatment
that are the least disruptive to natural controls, least hazardous to human health, least toxic
to non-target organisms, least damaging to the general environment, and most cost-effective.
Direct the control method narrowly at the target organism to avoid broad impacts on the
ecosystem.
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• Use chemicals only where alternative methods are known to be ineffective. Apply
biodegradable chemicals in an environmentally safe manner. Take all reasonable precautions
to protect the environment, the health and safety of District employees, and preserve visitors.
• Attempt to monitor non-pest populations in treated areas before and after applying pesticide
to detect any unanticipated effects. Keep records of all pesticides applied and all pest
monitoring activities. Submit an annual report of all pesticide and herbicide use to the Board
of Directors.
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7 WATER RESOURCES
Water is one of the most important forces shaping habitats and biodiversity. District water resources
include groundwater (springs and seeps), freshwater (streams, ponds, reservoirs), salt water tidal
wetlands (San Francisco Bay), and seasonal wetlands. These water resources have natural, scenic,
recreational, scientific, and educational values.
Wetlands are lands that are transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems. The water table is
usually at or near the surface, or land is covered by shallow water. Some functions of wetlands
include the following: provide habitat for fish and aquatic wildlife, offer foraging habitat or water for
terrestrial wildlife and birds, absorb flood waters, reduce erosion, recharge aquifers, cleanse pollutants,
provide aesthetic values, support unique plant associations, and provide habitat for many rare species
of plants and wildlife. In California, wetlands of all types have been greatly reduced in area from their
historic extent and are being rapidly lost or adversely impacted.
Watersheds Within the District
Twelve major permanent streams originate within and drain District preserves. From north to south
they include: Purisima; Lobitos; Tunitas; La Honda/San Gregorio; Pescadero; Cordilleras; San
Francisquito; Adobe; Permanente; Stevens; Los Gatos; and Guadalupe Creeks. The headwaters of
these watersheds are currently relatively undisturbed, yielding water of excellent quality.
Most preserve watersheds contain steep ridges and deep canyons typical of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The sources of surface water, runoff, and groundwater are precipitation, coming as rain mostly
between November and April,and springs. Many smaller creeks and streams are intermittent, reflecting
this seasonal distribution of rainfall. Winter flows are higher, especially during and immediately
following storms.
The Influence of Water Movement
Water flows in predictable patterns on the surface, through rocks beneath the soil, and in underground
water tables. Plants and animals are adapted to specific movement patterns of water, sediment, and
nutrients occurring in their area. A significant change in any of these factors may reduce or eliminate
original s species in favor of those better able to survive in the new conditions. Maintaining and
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restoring hydrologic patterns is important in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
The condition of soil and vegetation influences the rate at which water moves as well as its quality and
quantity. Dry leaf litter acts as a mulch that helps absorb and conserve rainwater. Maintaining an
adequate cover of vegetation and vegetation residue is the most successful long-term approach to
controlling erosion and maintaining water quality and quantity.
Water Resource Issues
Issues having potential to lower the water quality on District lands include:
• Erosion and sedimentation
• Fire
• Agricultural runoff, including runoff from livestock operations, tree farms, herbicides,
pesticides, and fertilizers
• Septic system wastewater disposal
• Chemical contamination from neighboring areas or from former use of preserves
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• Cumulative impacts from preserve use, area development, and other general nonpoint sources
of pollution.
7 Water Resources
Goal. Natural water courses, wetlands and.hydrologic processes
Policies and Implementation Measures
7.1 Protect surface and ground waters from contamination.
• Inventory existing facilities and uses that affect riparian areas and wetlands, and prepare plans
for protection or restoration, as appropriate.
• Research and pursue cleanup of potential sources of pollution, such as buried fuel tanks,
improperly dumped or stored material, and faulty waste or drainage systems.
• Use self-contained sanitary facilities or place rest rooms where they cannot contaminate water
sources.
• Regulate and control activities having a high potential for pollution.
7.2 Minimize interference with natural flow of surface and ground water.
• Manage human activities to control erosion--for example, close certain trails to bicycle and
equestrian use during the wet season, and route trails away from stream banks.
• Restore hydrologic processes altered by human activity by installing culverts, drainage
diversions, and erosion control materials and structures.
• Minimize soil disturbance during all construction projects.
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• If possible, construct trails, roads, parking areas, and buildings so that streams are neither
diverted nor interrupted, and runoff is not concentrated. Minimize creation of impermeable
surfaces.
• Identify and mitigate significant impacts of altered water flow on plants and animals, including
aquatic organisms.
7.3 Understand and protect water rights and utilization.
• Identify existing uses of surface water on newly acquired lands, as part of the acquisition
process. Include non-human use. Protect water rights for appropriate and beneficial existing
or possible future uses.
• Monitor impacts of water usage on District and neighboring lands.
• Maintain stock ponds as wildlife watering sources (see 5.2).
• Commentt on landd use decisions saffecti affecting resources. Recommend and support
measures to maintain natural water quality, channel flow, and sedimentation rates.
7.4 Restore, maintain or enhance water quality on District lands.
• Protect and enhance vegetation to improve watershed productivity and water quality.
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• Manage agricultural leases to protect and enhance riparian areas and to maximize the protection
or enhancement of water quality.
• Regulate the nature and intensity of human use to protect water quality.
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8 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
District lands include a diverse, interesting, and challenging set of dynamic geological resources to
manage. These include steep slopes, earthquake faults, landslide hazards, unstable and erosive soils,
and attractive but fragile rock formations. Often, open space is the only appropriate use for such
areas.
Soil - A Valuable and Fragile Resource
The most important part of any land resource is its surface layer. Soil provides the rooting medium
for plants and supplies most of the nutrients they require. As plant communities mature, plant roots,
surface debris, and animal remains break down and are incorporated into the soil. Over time, this
organic material builds up soil structure and fertility. If depleted or lost, soil takes a long time to
regenerate.
Factors Contributing to Soil Loss
In some areas, District soils are eroding faster than normal due to loss of plant cover, disruption of
natural drainage patterns, and/or landslide activity. Past land use practices are often at fault. Poor
placement of roads or trails, shortcutting of trails, grazing or cultivation practices, and development
of facilities can speed up natural erosion. These activities destroy protective plant and mulch cover,
exposing soil to wind and water. Recovery of soils from such disturbances is slow. Monitoring,
preventing, and, where necessary, remedying human-caused erosion are all important parts of the
District's resource management responsibilities.
8 Geology and Soils
Goal. Limited soil loss and protected geologic features
Policies and Implementation Measures
8.1 Prevent unnatural soil erosion and sedimentation.
Identify and monitor problem areas of soil erosion and slope failure.
Reduce significant human-caused erosion by limiting the causative activity, properly locating
or relocating facilities, installing drainage or erosion control devices, or revegetating the area.
Construct roads and trails that direct water flow into natural patterns and thus avoid gully
formation.
Reconstruct roads and trails that display significant erosion.
0 Limit agricultural activities, facility development, and trail construction in riparian areas to
protect them from disturbance.
0 Minimize soil disturbance associated with construction and maintenance operations.
• Seed to rehabilitate disturbed ground and lessen erosion. Time seeding projects to ensure
adequate soil moisture for seed germination.
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• If erosion control is the objective, use the most effective plants. Consider using native plants
alone and native and non-native mixtures, in combination with mulching or mechanical
measures.
• Prevent,to the extent possible,the physical removal or contamination of soil and contamination
of other resources.
8.2 Locate and construct facilities to avoid high-risk areas subject to landslides and
erosion.
• Avoid construction of major improvements (examples: buildings, roads, pipelines, and septic
tanks) in landslide-prone areas and near active fault traces. Identify these areas in the Resource
Management Plan for the preserve.
• Align and re-align trails so as to follow existing roads, paths, and natural landform contours as
much as possible, to reduce vegetation and soil loss.
8.3 Protect geologic features from human damage.
• Identify locations and document the condition of geologic features (example: sandstone
formations, serpentine outcrops, sag ponds).
• Monitor such features to determine if action is needed to prevent or stop damage.
• Control access to features requiring protection by informing visitors, placing signs and barriers,
and enforcing restrictions (see 13.1).
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9 SCENIC AND AESTHETIC RESOURCES
The District's Basic Policy and Acquisition Policy documents recognize protection of scenic values as
one of the primary benefits of open space acquisition. The scenic and aesthetic resources of District
lands provide physical and psychological relief from the stresses and uniformity of urban life. They also
contribute to our "sense of place" - our appreciation of the qualities which set this area apart from
others and make it feel like home.
District preserves include a variety of natural settings and landscapes which form magnificent scenic
backdrops to the urbanized peninsula. Local residents and visitors particularly appreciate the interplay
of color, pattern, form, and light on the coastal mountains, where rugged topography, hot sun, wind,
and fog combine to create dramatic and appealing contrasts in vegetation.
In some cases, preserving a significant scenic or historic landscape may involve managing it to actually
prevent natural succession. For example, a shallow pond may gradually fill in and become a meadow.
An open grassland may be replaced by coastal scrub. Restoring or mimicking natural processes can
help maintain the appealing visual and biological diversity of native communities.
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Goal: Lands with natural ;appearance, diversity,;antl minimal evidence of
human impacts
Policies and Implementation Measures
9.1 Minimize evidence of human impacts within preserves.
• Clarify and document appropriate standards for designing and locating trails, parking areas, and
buildings.
• Locate trails to minimize their visibility from a distance.
• Where feasible, locate telecommunication towers, power lines, water towers, firebreaks, and
other infrastructure along margins of roads, next to existing structures or where vegetation and
terrain help ease undesirable visual and environmental impacts. Install utility lines underground,
if practical.
• Cluster new facilities near existing development, where possible.
• Design facilities such as structures, bridges, fencing, benches, and barriers to harmonize with
natural landscape features, colors, and materials.
• Cluster, reduce, and place signs to lessen their visual impact.
• Rehabilitate areas degraded by human use by restricting access or type(s) of use, rerouting
trails and roads, removing unsightly man-made features and non-native plants, restoring natural
contours, and revegetating with native plants.
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9.2 Maintain significant landscapes or features that were formerly maintained by
natural processes.
• Control encroaching vegetation where it adversely affects significant scenic, historic or habitat
resources (see Sections 4, 6, 11).
• Control vegetation to create or maintain important scenic viewpoints and vistas (see Sections
4, 6).
• Require District tenants to maintain landscapes and improvements to acceptable visual
standards that do not detract from the visitor's experience or adversely impact wildlife.
9.3 Minimize unnatural noise within preserves
• Prevent or reduce unnatural sounds that adversely impact preserve resources or visitors'
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10 AGRICULTURAL USE
Most of the District's land was formerly used for agricultural production. Today, the District maintains
some limited agricultural activities on its land. Current agricultural uses include grazing, a Christmas
tree farm, vineyards, a chestnut orchard, and a working farm for environmental education. j
Many past agricultural uses substantially altered natural systems. Some of this land recovered
naturally. Other land requires active management to restore it to a natural condition. Some areas that
were intensively grazed are now thick with invasive weeds, such as yellow star thistle, that continue
to spread and displace natives. Erosion, sedimentation, and logjams cause problems in some formerly
logged areas. It is important to understand the impacts of agricultural activities and manage them
properly for these uses to be consistent with natural resource protection. The District does not
consider commercial logging as agriculture.
Properly managed agricultural uses can benefit the District. They can provide wildlife habitat and
maintain scenic or heritage resources. Often, they have aesthetic value that enhances our quality of
life. Agriculture can be used to instruct the public about recent historic uses, and to reduce fire !
hazards by reducing fuel accumulation.
10 Agricultural Use
Goal: Agricultural uses that do not significantly impact natural resources,
but do support heritage or scenic resources
Policies and Implementation Measures
10.1 Continue or begin agricultural use in a preserve only when all of the following
conditions are met:
• The natural landscape has already been disturbed in a manner and extent similar to that which
would be caused by the proposed agricultural use.
• The agricultural use will provide other resource benefits such as provision of wildlife habitat,
heritage protection, reduction of fire hazards, public education, or income to the District.
• The agricultural use will not unreasonably limit public access.
10.2 Require sound agricultural management practices.
• As part of an agricultural lease, require agricultural activities to be supported by management
plans that protect natural, heritage, and scenic resources, and reduce potential conflicts with
recreational use.
• Mitigate soil erosion associated with agricultural activities to prevent soil loss and protect
surface water from increased sediment loads. Employ measures such as: reseeding; mowing
instead of discing; excluding grazing, or using seasonal or rotational grazing systems; reducing
animal numbers; and improving animal distribution (e. put salt licks, hay, water, etc. out in
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various locations to keep livestock from excessively disturbing one part of the site).
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10.3 let former agricultural areas return to a natural state.
• Use active management techniques where necessary.
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11 HERITAGE RESOURCES
Heritage resources include any object or feature passed down from preceding generations, such as
archaeological/paleontological artifacts, and historic sites and structures. Prehistoric resources include
chert or obsidian flakes, projectile points, mortars, and pestles; and dark, friable soil containing shell
and bone dietary debris, heat-affected rock, or human burials. Historic resources include stone or
adobe foundations or walls, structures and remains with square nails, and refuse deposits, often found
in old wells and privies. In addition, historic landscapes, such as cleared ridgetops or vineyards, may
be considered heritage resources.
Historic Uses of District Lands
District lands have played a significant role in local history. The land was home to the Ohlone Indians,
and became the site of early mission holdings and of Mexican land grants. Cattle ranching
predominated in the flatlands and oak woodlands. Logging operations occurred throughout the
redwood forests. Evidence of past uses can be found on many preserves--Indian artifacts at Rancho
San Antonio and Russian Ridge, logging at Purisima Creek Redwoods and El Corte De Madera Creek,
and historic structures and ranching at Sierra Azul and Fremont Older.
Although District land is undeveloped, many of its familiar landscapes are the result of years of human
activity such as grazing, farming, or burning. To maintain these historic landscapes, active
management may be necessary. Some examples of historic landscapes on District property include
the grassland ridges at Monte Bello, Windy Hill, and Russian Ridge, and the vineyard at Picchetti
Ranch.
Some structures on District property have historic significance. The District has received grants to
restore historic houses, an historic vineyard, and other historic structures on District preserves.
11 Heritage Resources
Goal: Preservation of significant heritage resources for the education and
enjoyment of present and future generations
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Policies and Implementation Measures
11.1 Identify significant heritage resources, including historic structures, historic
landscapes, and archaeological and paleontological sites. (See 12.1.)
• Collect heritage resource information as part of the research for resource management plan.
• Compile a District-wide heritage resource inventory with the assistance of interns and
volunteers. Gather information from knowledgeable local sources, such as universities,
historical societies, and residents including remnant Ohlone peoples.
• Seek information on local Native American culture, including medicinal/food use of native
plants, dwellings, etc.
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11.2 Create a program to provide information about the District's heritage resources.
0 Include heritage resource information in the docent training program. Offer public hikes that
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0 Include information about heritage resources and local history in District publications.
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information and protect resources. �
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structures and artifacts, archaeological ��� �� ����U�� �V sites, and
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significant historic landscapes' �
| 0 Aooena the vulnerability of heritage resources, in order to determine the appropriate level of
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public information. When ethnographic resources are involved, consult associated ethnic
groups and take their concerns into account aaappropriate. �
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� 0 Manage significant historic landscapes, such as grassy ridges and rnen'rnade ponds or �
� reservoirs, to ensure their continued existence.
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Native American Remains and Associated Grave Goods."
0 Leave archaeological resources undisturbed, un|amm marnova| of artifacts or digging in one site
is justified by protection, research, interpretive, or development requirements.
11.5 Support the rehabilitation and use of historically significant structures
m Support projects proposed by individuals and other organizations to rehabilitate or otherwise
use these atructureo, consistent with preservation, public appreciation, and public safety.
w Apply for grants and pursue cooperative projects 1ofinance rehabilitation and interpretive
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m Make additions to historic structures when appropriate for their continued use. Additions
should harmonize with the older work.
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Achieving the District's resource management objectives requires support in the form of basic
academic research and applied field studies. This level of research is usually conducted by colleges
and universities, by consultants as part of environmental analysis for project proposals, or by
environmental and wildlife organizations such as the California Native Plant Society, the Nature
Conservancy, or the Audubon Society. Although the District may conduct or sponsor research directly,
it will continue to depend on, and support, outside research to expand its knowledge about the natural
resources under its care, and to provide the basis for sound planning and management decisions.
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Goal: Documented scientific knowledge of preserve resources and
resource management techniques as la basis for management decisions
Policies and Implementation Measures
12.1 Maintain resource information files for each preserve and resource subject.
• Organize a filing system for resource information. Systematically gather information from
appropriate agencies, studies, reports, etc.
• Recruit interns and volunteers to help organize and maintain resource information files, in
cooperation with the District's volunteer program.
• Prepare a standardized reporting format and procedure to allow field staff,docents, volunteers,
and interested public to contribute information to the resource files.
• Where appropriate, provide a clearinghouse function for regional resource information.
12.2 Coordinate and cooperate with institutions agencies, organizations, and
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individuals conducting resource-related research.
• Maintain contacts and participate as appropriate in events and activities supporting scientific
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research and sound resource management practices.
• Maintain a list of potential resource management research projects. Encourage research
directed to specific sites, District-related issues, or resource management practices.
• Provide limited financial or internship support ort for app appropriate riate research.
12.3 Undertake research necessary for planning or management decisions, when
information is unavailable through other sources.
• Carefully research existing information. Explore opportunities for cooperative studies to collect
additional information.
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when information im unavailable through other sources.
� 0 Share significant new information through resource agency contacts and local and regional
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with legitimate research consistent with the District's management goals. �
• Require a District permit for collection, trapping, archaeological research, or field studies on �
District lands. Develop a standard form for this purpose,to be administered by the Operations
Program and requiring approval from the Resource Planner. �
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other appropriate parties.
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as the State Department of Fish and Game and the Federal Fish and Wildlife Agency.
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R-94-90 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-24
September 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Final Adoption of the Comprehensive Use and Managem Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open
Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve as contained in report R-94-70 and amended in this report.
DISCUSSION
The revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve was presented and tentatively adopted at your June 8, 1994, meeting. The plan was
sent to Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department and the Town of Los Gatos for
review and comment. Santa Clara County's June 29 letter commenting on the plan is attached,
as is District staff's response to the letter. Also attached is a letter from Town of Los Gatos
staff indicating that the Town will not be able to participate financially in projects as suggested
in sections 1.1, 1.2, and 5.2 of the plan. The Los Gatos Town Council is scheduled to review
the plan at its first meeting in October. Staff informed the Town in the attached August 24 letter
to David Knapp that if there are significant concerns, the plan could be amended thereafter.
As a result of Board discussion at the June 8 meeting and comments received from Santa Clara
County Parks and Recreation Department, the following amendments are being incorporated into
the proposed plan:
Lexington Reservoir Route 17 Interchange Project:
Page 10, 2nd paragraph;
The project was adopted in the 1992 State Transportation Improvement Program. The
. Construction began in the summer
of 1994, with completion in We 1995 or early 1996. The road improvements are the
joint responsibility of the Santa Clara County Transportation Agency and Caltrans.
Lexington Reservoir County Park:
Page 10, 5th paragraph
In October of 1992, the County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution establishing
a passive development policy for the park. This policy maintains the status quo at the
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 ig
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert MyKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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park until such time that a new park master plan is developed with community input.
A primary goal of the master plan, when developed, will be to maintain the passive
recreational activities at the lake.
fishing, nen pow beat renWs,
and
pienieldng. Funding for this plan is currently not contained in the County's proposed
five year capital improvement plan.
Special Activities
Page 26, 2nd paragraph;
St. Joseph's Hill is one of five preserves included in the District's experimental dog
program. This program is currently being reviewed by the District's Use—aid
Management Commit Dog Use Committee. The committee intends to review general
and site specific policies for dog use on District lands.
ADA Compliance
Page 27, lst paragraph;
The proposed projects contained in this report comply with the 1990 A.ner-;,.aas wit
Disabilities Aet (ADA) District's adopted Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan.
Exisiting physical barriers that limit access to trails have been identified and
recommended to be modified or allow full access. The preserve's trail system has been
inventoried and trail access information developed for public distribution.
A. Trail Inventory-Typical Conditions
Page 15, 5th paragraph
Trails Length Width Grade Sight Line Side Slope
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1 5 mile 9-12' 5-20% +100, 65-100%
2 .3 mile 10-12' 5-15% +75' 40-100%
3 .6 mile 4-5 1-15% 30-100' 30-100%
4 .2 mile 12-14' 10-20% +100 +60% (fence)
5 .2 mile 8-12' 15% +100 10-60% (fence)
6 l mile 12' 9-16% 65-100 85%
7 .1 mile 8-12' 5-7% +100 20%
8 .3 mile 9-11, 1-15% +100 8-35%
9 .l mile 89 7% +100 25%
10 .15 mile 8' 11-18% +100 45%
11 .05 mile 12' 17-21% 100 10%
R-94-90 Page 3
Trails Length Width Grade Sight Line Side Slope
.... .... .... ............ .... ...... ................
12 2 mile 91 4-8% +100 5 5-75%
13 .7 mile 9-12 1-5% 100 +60%
14 .07 mile 61 22% 100 0-45% (gully)
15 .2 mile 8-9' 10-12% +100 10-60% (fence)
16 .3 mile 79 2-15% +100 +50 %
17 .08 mile 8-10' 23% 100 0-15%
18 4.15 mile 3-6' 3-15% 30-100 0-35%
.2 mile
19 .2 mile 49 1-15% 30-60 6-10%
20 .4 mile 3-10' 2-10% 100 +65%
21 .06 mile 7-14' 1-10% 100 0-5%
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total 4.51 miles
5.01 miles
Exhibit A and C:
The attached maps have been revised to show all numbered trail segments and the
Oak Mitigation Area as presented at your meeting on June 8, 1994.
Staff has received no public comment since the initial presentation of the Use and Management
Plan.
Prepared by:
Sheryl Cochran, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
County of Santa Clara o t_r,tir�
Environmental tiesotlrccs
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Parks am Recreation I)e p.)rtment
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(408) 358-37 a 1 FAX s )8-A245
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June 29, 1994
Sheryl Marioni Cochran
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Subject: Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open
Space Preserve
Dear Sheryl:
Julie, Debbie and I have had a chance to review the subject revised plan and in general
we are pleased with the information contained within. I use many of the trails noted in this
report and I believe that the proposed improvements are well thought out and will help
to correct some of the problem areas in the preserve.
We offer the following comments:
1) Pg. 10 The interchange project will begin in the summer of 1994, not 1995 as
noted in paragraph 3. Debbie and I just attended a community update meeting on
this project and it appears that construction will start in the next few weeks. The
construction is organized into two contracts and should continue through the end
of 1995 or early 1996.
2) Pg. 10 Although the Board of Supervisors has adopted a passive use policy at
Lexington, we have not gone so far as to determine what the focus of a future
master plan will be. We would prefer that the sentence on the focus of the master
plan be deleted from the report.
3) Pg. 14 As you are aware, staging at Lexington Reservoir County Park is
problematic. Most of our staging areas are located near the dam and boat launch
areas where use is the highest. During years where the lake level is high, these
staging areas are highly impacted - even during moderate to low rain years we
receive a fair amount of visitors to the park. The trailhead to St. Joseph's Hill in
Lexington is directly across from the boat launching area which is the most
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popularly used staging area in the park. Should equestrian access be improved
to the preserve, that would put an additional strain for parking in a highly impacted
lot. We strongly recommend that MROSD include a staging component in the use
plan for future improvements and that increased use be tied to a corresponding
plan for parking provided by MROSD.
4) Pg. 21, 3.3 We strongly endorse the idea of reopening the historic Jones Trail.
As a practical point, we believe the current Jones Trail alignment will require
consistent patrol after the historic trail is opened to ensure compliance with the
bicycle restriction regulations.
5) Pg. 24, 6.4 How will Caltrans access the mitigation project within the preserve?
Will they access from the park side? We would appreciate an update on this
project.
6) Pg. 25, 7.0 1 have noticed a difference in use abuse since patrol has been
stepped up in the preserve. We recommend that patrol be increased to at least
once or preferably twice daily on the weekends and once daily during the week.
It really helps!
7) Pg. 27, 10.0 Considering the steepness of most of the trails within the preserve,
we have difficulty understanding how this preserve could comply with ADA without
some major renovations. The information contained within the report does not
appear to reinforce the statement that the plan is in compliance with ADA, as the
five trails noted in the accessibility chart are well above the maximum slope
standards for ADA.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this use plan and we would appreciate a
copy of the final plan adopted by your Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
Lisa Killough
Regional Park Planner
cc: Julie Bondurant
Debbie Turpen
Alan La Fleur
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 25, 1994
Lisa Killough
County of Santa Clara
Parks and Recreation Department
298 Garden Hill Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Subject : Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for St . Joseph' s
Hill Open Space Preserve
Dear Lisa•
Thank you for taking the time to review and comment on the revised
Use and Management Plan for St . Joseph' s Hill Open Space Preserve.
Here is our response to your comments .
1 . Lexincton Reservoir Route 17 Interchange Project (Pg 10)
Paragraph 3 will be changed to say "Construction would begin'
in the summer of 1994, with completion in late 1995 or early
1996 . " Thank you for catching this oversight .
2 . Lexington Reservoir County Park (Pg 10)
As you requested, the following sentence will be deleted from
the plan. "The primary focus of the Master Plan development
would be facilities for hiking/horseback riding, fishing, non-
powered boat rentals, and picnicking. "
3 . Preserve Staging and Equestrian Access (Pq 14 , Paragraph 3)
The plan does not include recommendations for ,future staging
areas on the preserve because of the physical constraints on
the preserve that make it impossible to provide parking. The
topography on the preserve is generally steep. IAlso, the
District does not have the rights to develop the adjacent
lands owned by Santa Clara Valley Water, the Town of Los
Gatos, or the Novitiate.
The District was recently awarded a grant for acquisition and
development of a small staging area in Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve in nearby Limekiln Canyon. The project would include
a possible ranger residence and trail connection to St .
Joseph' s Hill Open Space Preserve. We hope to eventually
develop a larger staging area in Soda Springs Canyon, the next
canyon to the south. We will keep you informed on our
progress on this project .
The St .Joseph' s Hill plan does not propose that equestrian
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 . Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de wit
stiles and staging be developed. However, the existing and
proposed preserve trail system will accomodate equestrians who
may enter the preserve through the Town of Los Gatos Novitiate
Park or adjacent private property.
We hope the County' s future planning efforts in the Lexington
Reservoir area will take into consideration trail use
opportunities that exist on surrounding District lands
including St . Joseph' s Hill Open Space Preserve .
4 . Jones Trail
We agree with your comment that the current Jones Trail
alignment will require consistent patrol after the historic
Jones Trail is reopened to ensure compliance with the bicycle
restriction regulations . It should be easier for our ranger
staff to gain compliance to the proposed "no bicycles"
restriction on the current Jones Trail alignment, because we
will have an alternative trail route to offer bicyclists .
5 . Caltrans Mitigation Project (Pg 24, 6 .4)
Caltrans proposes that vehicle access to the mitigation
project site be from Alma Bridge Road through Lexington
Reservoir County Park. At this time we do not know what type
of vehicle or how many vehicle trips will be necessary during
the project . A water truck will need to access the site about
once a week to fill the water tank that will be located at the
top of the hill . We will require Caltrans to schedule these
trips during an off-peak visitor use time. Please let us know
what concerns you may have with regards to vehicle access
through the County park during the project .
Caltrans is currently preparing plans and specifications for
the project . They are also preparing a formal cooperative
agreement to be reviewed and approved by the District ' s Board
of Directors . The mitigation project is expected to occur in
1995 . We will be able to give you more details about the
project when we receive and review the draft agreement and the
plans and specifications.
6 . Ranger Patrol (Pg. 25, 7 . 0)
Because of limited staff resources, it is very difficult to
increase patrol on the preserve to twice daily on weekends .
The District will continue to monitor use at the preserve and
modify ranger patrol schedules based on staff availability and
relative patrol needs of St . Joseph' s Hill and other
preserves .
7 . ADA Compliance (Pg 27, 10 - 0)
The District Board of Directors adopted a plan for compliance
with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on January
13 , 1993 . In addition to continuing our program of
construction of fully accessible trails in preserves where
feasible, the District ' s plan focuses on providing physical
trail information to visitors in the form of a matrix of
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access conditions . It also includes measures for correcting
any identified barriers or deficiencies, if physically and
financially feasible, by January 26, 1995 . While the trails
in St . Joseph' s Hill Open space Preserve are not fully
accessible, this is compatible with our overall program and
consistent with ADA requirements .
Based on your comments, we have decided to modify the section
of the use and management plan relating to ADA to read "The
proposed projects contained in this report comply with the
District ' s adopted Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
plan. "
Thank you again for your comments on the plan. The plan is
tentatively scheduled to go back to our Board of Directors for
final adoption on August 10, 1994 .
Sincerely,
Gr'uG'Y�!
Shery Marioni Cochran
Open Space Planner
CC : Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
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TOWN of LOS GATOS
Department of Parks, Forestry & Maintenance Services
Phone: (408)354-6808
Fax: (408)354-8529
September 2, 1994
Mr. Randy Anderson
Planning Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022-1404
Subject: Review of the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan
for St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Anderson:
In Response to letters of June 10 and August 24 Town staff has reviewed the
above subject. Staff generally agrees with the revised plan. As you are
aware the Town is unable to provide financial support as requested in sections
1.1, 1.2, and 5.2. We will continue to make available staff level support to
work with your staff and contractor during the construction phase of projects.
We are looking forward to working with the District in this worthwhile
endeavor. Town staff and community volunteers are committed to reopening the
historic Jones Trail alignment. If you need any further assistance, please do
not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Michael LaRocca
Director of Parks, Forestry & Maintenance Services
cc: David W. Knapp, Town Manager
Shryl Marioni Cochran, Open Space Planner
CIVIC CENTER • 110 EAST MAIN STREET • P.O. BOX 949 • LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 95031
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 24, 1994
David W. Knapp
Town Manager
Town of Los Gatos -
P.O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Subject: Review and comment on Use and Management Plan, St. Joseph's Hill Open
Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Knapp:
We originally transmitted the draft Use and Management Plan for this preserve to the Town,
on June 3 to Michael La Rocca and June 10 to yourself, requesting comments by July 15.
We understand that the current schedule is for the Council to review the plan at its first
meeting in October_ The Joint Powers Agreement with the Town calls for Town review of
such plans to be completed in 60 days (see page 3 of Exhibit C - Park, Recreation, Scenic
and Open Space Easement).
The District Board is scheduled to adopt the Use and Management Plan at its regularly
scheduled meeting of September 14. In deference to other commentors and our overall work
schedule, we don't wish to delay the process longer than this.
If you provide staff level comments to us by Tuesday, September 6, we will be able to have
them considered at the September 14 meeting. We would also be happy to receive any
subsequent comments from the Town Council and would consider amending the plan if there
are critical issues.
Sincerely,
rce&,��
Randy Anderson
Planning Manager
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cc: Michael La Rocca
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
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R-94-92 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-24
September 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of Modifications to the ProspecLATI
Mainten nce"Agreement
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMME
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1. Authorize the general manager to execute the attached road maintenance agreement.
2. Authorize the general manager to amend the Fremont Older House Lease Agreement by a
letter of understanding to make the lease consistent with the new road agreement.
DISCUSSION
The existing Prospect Road maintenance agreement was approved by the Board on November 4,
1982 (see Memorandum M-82-109). The agreement has worked well over the past 11 years.
The participants have generally been pleased with the maintenance of the road and the associated
cost. On August 2, 1994 the Board received a letter from Linda and Steve Stuckey requesting
modification of the existing agreement (letter attached).
Staff met with the road agreement participants on August 10 to discuss the proposed modifica-
tions. All participants agreed that recreational use of the road had increased significantly over
the 11 years. However, it is difficult to determine whether the increased use has resulted in any
notable increase in maintenance costs.
Staff subsequently proposed a change to the current agreement. In recognition of the increased
recreational use of the road, an additional share will be added to the existing seven-way shared
arrangement. The District's participation will increase from 3/7 of the road maintenance cost to
4/8. Participation for the Stuckeys and Harrises will be reduced from 1/7 to 1/8. The Levine's
participation of 2/7, which represents a share each for the main house and the adobe, will be
reduced to 2/8. Since the Levine's share is described in their lease agreement with the District,
it will be necessary to amend the lease to reflect this change. The Levines agree that this minor
change can be accomplished by a letter of understanding.
as on past road maintenance cost, this modification should cost the District less than $200
annually.
Prepared by:
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Contact:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
AUG- 2-94 'I'UE 13:09 US STUCK
August 1, 1994
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
201 San Antonia Circle
Mountain ,
iew CA 94040
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VIA FAX 415 691-0485
RE: Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
Road Agreement
Dear Directors,
In 1973,your agency acquired the above referenced property. After many years(9},
a road agreement was signed in 1982. That agreement recognized a division
This letter is requesting Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to approve a
now formula based upon 10's instead of 7 ths. This "Any
e of
pubic use of the preserve over the years. Item 8 of the agreement state
party at any time may request in writing a conference of all parties to review road
usage figures and individual cost shares
We therefore request item#4 be amended to this formula:
MROSP 7110
1110
Stuckey i1i0
Levine Ha t
Harris
11 0
Currently MAQSP share is 417 ths.
Since acquisition in 1973 the Park District has expended:
1982 $3,654 $3,450 for culvert is considered capital improvement
6 year wait
1988 $3,484
$7,08($339 per year average)
1994 repairs are needed
Thank you for your consideration of this amendment
Sincerely,
L da&Steve Stuckey i
P.O. Box i 115
Cupertino,CA 95015
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PROSPECT ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
This agreement made at Los Altos, California, this day of , 19949 by
and between Linda and Steven Stuckey, (hereinafter called "Stuckey"), 22600 Prospect Road; Mort
and Elaine Levine, (hereinafter called "Levine"), 22800 Prospect Road; Earl and Donna Harris,
(hereinafter called "Harris"), 22900 Prospect Road; and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
(hereinafter called "District").
WHEREAS, each of the above parties has access to or has easements running over a portion of the
extension of Prospect Road on the District's Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, running from its
junction with the public portion of Prospect Road westward for approximately 2,500 feet to the
junction with a driveway to the adjacent "Harris" property,
WHEREAS, the parties desire to mutually maintain and repair the access road (hereinafter called "
the road") and to be chargeable for same upon the terms and conditions described below,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Description of the Road. The area described as the road is shown in attached Exhibit "A".
2. Condition of the Road. The parties acknowledge that the road is presently an oiled baserock
surface road in good condition.
3. Maintenance of the Road. The parties agree to repair and maintain the road to a condition that
will guarantee permanent year-round vehicular passage. The parties agree mutually to decide
methods and materials that will be used to repair and maintain the road, and to keep the road in
its current condition, and that all local government codes, regulations and permit procedures
will be observed.
4. Costs of Maintenance of Road and Share of Costs. The parties agree to assess themselves and
share and pay for the expense of maintaining and repairing the road or any portion of it, and to
share the cost of improving the road or any portion of it under the following formula and as
dictated by actual use of the road.
Party Share
M.R.O.S.D. 4/8
Levine 2/8
Stuckey 1/8
Harris 1/8
Other easement holders on the road do not actively use same at this time. If however, use by
other easement holders begins on a regular basis, such holders will be asked to become a party
to an amended agreement and share repair and maintenance costs.
it . If the road or an portion of it becomes unsafe or is not in a
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5. Notice e a d y
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reasonably usable condition during normal weather conditions, any of the parties, or their
respective successors in interest, shall notify in writing each of the other owners of record of
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the portion of the road requiring maintenance or repairs and the estimated cost of effecting such
maintenance or repairs. All parties will then meet and confer within 30 days and attempt to
agree as to the need for such repairs, including costs, extent, and time period of repair. Upon
such agreement, payment shall be made in advance to the party administering such repairs and
the repair will be completed as soon as practicable. It is also agreed that all parties will confer
at least once a year, during the months of March or April, to ascertain the condition of and
need for normal repairs of the road. The District will be responsible for calling the annual
meeting. However, any party may call the annual meeting if the District fails to do so during
the months of March or April.
6. Soliciting_Bids. If a single installment of work under this agreement is to be $5,000 or more,
the parties agree that a formal bid process shall be undertaken to obtain a contractor by or
under the auspices of District and the contractor shall be selected with the unanimous
concurrence of the parties. If the work agreed to is estimated to be under $5,000, three
estimates shall be obtained and the contractor shall be selected with the unanimous concurrence
of the parties. Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
7. Period of Agreement. This agreement shall be in force for a period of five (5) years and shall
automatically renew for an additional five (5) years at the end of each five-year period, unless
any party gives written notice of cancellation of the five-year extension period 30 days before
the beginning of the extension. Any party at any time may request in writing a conference of
all parties to review road usage figures and individual cost shares. It is understood that this
would normally occur, however, at the annual conference stipulated in paragraph 5.
S. Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties. Any
modifications hereof shall be in writing and signed and executed by all the parties.
9. Attorney's Fees. If there is any controversy, claim, or dispute relating to this instrument or the
breach thereof, the prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover from the other(s), as
determined by the court, reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
10. Heirs and Successors. This agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of heirs,
personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Steven and Linda Stuckey
Mort and Elaine Levine L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Earl and Donna Harris
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Exhibit A
PROSPECT ROAD EXTENSION
FREMONT OLDER OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
Harris
Residence Harris
Gate
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Levine ,
Residence
North
Adobe Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve
Fremont Older
Open Space
Preserve
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Culvert Prospect
Road
Preserve
Entrance
Stuckey
Residence
Ranger
Stable Residence
Parking Area
(MROSD)
LEGEND
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Structures
Scale: Schematic Sep 1994
Open Space
R-94-89 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-24
September 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Amendments to the Site Naming and Gift Recognition:and
ic
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached amendments to the Site Naming Gift Lcognitionlicy
DISCUSSION
You adopted the Site Naming and Gifts Recognition Policy at your meeting of August 25,
1993 (see report R-93-90). This policy was developed to update the mechanism for naming
new preserves, sites, and areas, and to formalize District recognition and commendation of
individuals or groups who make contributions to the District of time, money, and effort.
Subsequent to that approval, a number of modifications to the policy have been suggested by
the Site Naming and Gifts Recognition Policy Committee and Peninsula Open Space Trust
(POST), which will make the policy more clear and definitive in its intent. The attached policy
includes the proposed additions in bold italics with deletions noted in strike-through.
New language in section II-B clarifies that locations of additional memorial benches will be
Identified as part of the District's Use and Management Plan process. New locations may be
designated for inclusion in POST's Memorial and Commemorative Sitting Areas Program.
This change also explains that on-site plaques will = be considered as part of the gift
recognition section of the policy. Several non-substantive changes were made to the language
in sections I-B and III-B.
A new section IV was added after a request by a member of the public for a monument at the
airplane crash site in El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. The new section
clarifies that such monuments would only be considered in relation to a specific existing
building or other structure of historic value. In the absence of a structure, recognition may be
considered as part of the District's informational signage, brochures, or trail maps.
Prepared by:
C. Britton, General Manager
M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
POLICY FOR SITE NAMING AND GIFT RECOGNITION
Adopted by the Board of Directors, August 25, 1993
Changes are shown in bold italics; deletions are noted in strikethrough
I. SITE NAMING
All District site names and signs should be kept as simple and functional as possible. When a property
is acquired, either as an addition to an existing preserve or for the establishment of a new preserve, a
name will be recommended in the Preliminary Use and Management Plan. In most cases, "open space
preserve" is appropriate as part of the name; however, there may be circumstances when another
designation may be used. In some cases, a temporary name may be retained until the next
Comprehensive Use and Management Plan review.
Memorial plaques that are not part of the District's standard informational signs shall be discouraged.
Any Board approved memorial names may be included in site brochures, maps, or other informational
materials.
A. Open Space Preserves
The name given to each open space preserve should be general enough to remain suitable if the
site is enlarged, but specific enough to give its location some significance. Properties added to
an open space preserve may not always be contiguous with that preserve.
1. Preserves shall be named after:
a) geographical features of broad, general significance to the preserve;
b) historical persons, uses, or events broadly associated with the locale.
2. Preserves shall = be named after any individuals other than historical persons
as noted above.
B. Preserve Areas, Trails, Site Improvements, Historic Sites and Unnamed Natural
Features
This designation refers to specific locations, land formations, trails, natural and physical
features, staging areas and other site improvements, and areas of significance within open
space preserves. Recognition of significant land gifts, including "bargain"purchases, will be
negotiated at the time of the gift or bargain purchase.
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Rohert MCKlbbin,7eena Iienshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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1. Preserve areas, trails, site improvements, historic sites and unnamed natural
features shall ordinarily be named after:
a) geographical, botanical or zoological identification;
b) historical persons, uses, or events associated with the site, or significant
supporters of open space
2. Preserve areas, trails, site improvements, historic sites and unnamed natural
features shall = be named after any living individual.
II. GIFT RECOGNITION
The purpose of the gift recognition policy is to provide an opportunity for the District to recognize
and commend individuals or groups that have made significant contributions of cash, equipment,
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facilities.
A. Unsolicited Cash Gifts:
$ 0 - $ 99 Letter signed by General Manager
$ 100 - $ 499 Letter signed by President of the Board
$ 500 - $ 999 *Resolution of the Board (Special Order of Day)
$ 1,000 - $ 9,999 *Photo of favorite preserve with resolution
$10,000 or more *Resolution, photo, and article in District
publication
B. Gifts for specific projects** and memorials (includes cash, equuil2ment, materials, goods
or professional serviced:
This policy includes those memorial gifts referred to POST by the District or initiated by
POST in accordance with the Memorial and Commemorative Sitting Areas program approved
by the Board on February 10, 1993.
New bench locations will be considered by staff during the Use and Management Plan
process for each preserve. Bench sites that are approved by the Board may be designated for
inclusion in POST's Memorial and Commemorative Sitting Areas program. The District will
not maintain a separate memorial and/or commemorative bench program, except under the
Special Recognition section of this policy.
No type of on-site plaques will be considered under the Gift Recognition section of this
policy.
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Minimum value level $500 - ($499 and under is recognized in accordance with
Unsolicited Cash Gifts schedule, above)
$ 500 - $ 999 *Personalized resolution
$ 1,000 - $ 4,999 *Photo and resolution
$ 5,000 - $ 9,999 *Photo and resolution in plaque form
$10,000 or more *Photo and resolution in plaque form (Ceremony);
Honor Roll in District office;
Article in District publication
* These items will be provided only if desired by the donor
** MROSD Approved Projects only - Unapproved projects are discouraged and require
formal U&M amendment which may not be recommended by staff or approved by
Board.
III. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
A. Founders
Special recognition for the founders of the District, either as individuals or as a
group, may be recommended by an appropriate Board committee and approved
by the Board.
"Founders" shall be defined as an individual or group of individuals who
participated in the formation of the District, or were significant supporters of
the formation of the District. A committee appointed by the Board will make
any final determinations as to the inclusion of specific individuals or groups in
the category "Founders."
B. Significant Supporters
Special recognition for individuals or groups which have provided significant or
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extraordinary non faexetafy support to the District may be recommended n
for approval by the Board.
"Significant Supporters" shall be is defined as individuals or a group of
individuals who have shown conspicuous or noteworthy support for the District
through significant, extraordinary contributions of fifne aod e funds, land,
time, or effort to the advancement of the goals, philosophy and mission of the
District.
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IV. RECOGNITION OF HISTORIC SITES
A. A recognition monument, normally in la ue orm may be considered b the Board i
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it is in relation to a specific existing building or other remaining structure of
significant historic value. In such cases, the plaque will be affixed or in close proximity
to the structure itself. If there is no structure, then recognition may be considered for
inclusion on District informational materials or trail signage. Such a site, in the
absence of a building or structure, will ordinarily not be physically marked except as
determined by the Board on a case-by-case basis as part of the Use and Management
planning process for the corresponding open space preserve.
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R-94-88 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-24
September 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of District's initial 1995-1996 Legislative Progr
GENERAL MANAGERS RECOMMENDATION ,r
Adopt the attached initial program for the 1995-1996 Legislative Session
DISCUSSION
The District's proposed legislative program was formulated by staff and reviewed at the July 5
and August 9, 1994 meetings of the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs (LFPA)
Committee. The program covers the District's proposed legislative activities and priorities for
the 1995-1996 two-year session of the California State Legislature.
The LFPA Committee has invited Ralph Heim, the District's legislative advocate, to speak at
its meeting of September 15, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the District offices. Mr. Heim will
discuss the upcoming session of the legislature, any potential legislation of importance to the
District, and how the District might proceed with its legislative plan.
Following adoption of this program and the discussion with Mr. Heim, the LFPA Committee
will endeavor to schedule a meeting or meetings with the District's legislative delegation in
order to seek support, comment, and/or authorship for the high priority elements of the
program.
In addition to the stated elements of the legislative program, District staff is participating in
Bay Area-wide efforts to identify and organize a regional open space funding mechanism, such
as a new or modified State conservancy or a joint powers authority.
Prepared by:
C. Britton, General Manager
M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager
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Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Legislative Program
1995-1996 Legislative Session
Goal 1: Maintain the District's current percentage share of the local property tax for the 1994-
1995 and 1995-1996 state fiscal years.
Priority: A
Goal 2: Obtain legislation that assures long-term protection of the District's current level of
property tax funding.
Priority: A
Goal 3: Seek and support legislation, with East Bay Regional Park District,to place multi-county
special districts into a separate section of the Public Resources Code.
Priority: A
Goal 4: Support the California parks and wildlife bond measure proposed for the November 1994
ballot.
Priority: A
Goal 5: Obtain legislation which will designate mountain bicycling and paragliding as hazardous
activities under the California Government Code in order to reduce District liability
exposure.
Priority: B
Goal.6: Obtain changes to the California Hiking and Riding Trail Easement transfer from the
State to the District with sufficient funds to implement the trail (Ridge Trail)through La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
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Priority: B
Goal 7: Obtain state grants or other funding for special District projects.
Priority: B
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, California 94022-1404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 * FAX: 415-691-0485 is
Board of(Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wijn de Wit
Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
Goal 8: Seek improvements to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and other assessment
procedures in order to make them more fair to both the public and the entity seeking the
assessment.
Priority: B
Goal 9: Seek inclusion of the District in legislation that would aid the District's environmental
education and public outreach efforts.
Priority: C
Goal 10: Seek changes to the Subdivision Map Act to facilitate public acquisition of portions of
larger properties.
Priority: C
Goal 11: Seek changes in the law related to Adverse Possession in order to codify abandonment of
a claim of adverse possession.
Priority: C
Goal 12: Support a State constitutional amendment that would provide for voter approval of local
park bond issues by a simple majority vote.
Priority: C
Goal 13: Support, oppose, or seek amendment to other State and Federal legislation of direct
impact to the District.
Priority: Depending on particular bill
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R-94-93
Meeting 94-24
September 14, 1994
AGENDA ITEM
Scheduling of Special Meeting on Saturday, October 1, 1994
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Schedule a Special Meeting for Saturday, October 1, 1994 beginning at 8:00 A.M. for the
purpose of conducting a tour of District lands for local public officials of San Mateo County.
The meeting will start at the Woodside Town Hall parking lot.
DISCUSSION
A Special Meeting
g needs to be noticed for this tour, as it is anticipated that a quorum of the
Board members will be present. This is the second tour for local public officials hosted by
the Board in 1994. In May there was a tour of District lands for Santa Clara County public
officials.
Prepared by:
Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teeria Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: September 9, 1994
SUBJECT: FYI
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open' Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
September 9, 1994
le Members Honorable .
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
401 Marshall Street j
Redwood City, CA 94061
Dear Members:
Before you is the final report produced by the Alternative Funding Committee for the Parks and
Recreation Division of San Mateo County. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District supports
and endorses that report, and applauds the efforts of both your county staff and the volunteers who were
instrumental in completing this important assignment. Attached to the Alternative Funding Report is a
"minority report"containing a number of statements to which the District would like to respond. -
The minority report states that the District has"targeted" a 74-acre addition to the Pulgas Ridge
Open Space Preserve, making it a"primary candidate" for a golf course. While the District would like,
eventually, to complete the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, funding of such an acquisition is
doubtful for the foreseeable future. In addition, even if the District had the funding to purchase this
additional acreage, it is our opinion that it would not be physically suitable for a golf course. Such a use
would, in any case, be incompatible with current District policy.
Also stated in the minority report is the argument that the "...deterioration of funding for Parks
and Recreation followed the questionable annexation of South County cities by MROSD."Apart from
the editorial nature of the comment, conventional wisdom is clear that the deterioration of funding for
parks and recreation, cities, counties, and special districts throughout California is due primarily to the
long-term effects of Proposition 13,passed by the voters in 1978. There is no logic leading to the
minority report's conclusion that the District's existence in San Mateo County has had a detrimental
effect on funding for County parks and recreation. In fact,the District has purchased and maintained
many properties that citizens might otherwise have pressured the County Parks and Recreation
Department to acquire independently.
The minority report suggests that a new Regional Parks/Open Space District be formed.
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However, it should be made very clear that this would not create new sources of funding. In fact, any
new district would be faced with the same limited set of options for local funding, including the
Landscape and Lighting Act, as currently face the County and all other agencies. .
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert:McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
September 9, 1994
Members, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors _
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Finally, the minority report suggests that the Open Space District annex the rest of San Mateo
County, or that the District be dissolved in San Mateo County and a new entity be formed. While large-
scale annexations by the District are theoretically possible, they would likely require some kind of
additional funding, such as an assessment district similar to that which the East Bay Regional Park
District created when it annexed additional areas in Contra Costa County.
Another option would be the formation of a new entity to cover the balance of San Mateo
County, while leaving the existing Open Space District jurisdiction intact. A model for this option is the
recently formed Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Again, any new agency, either in addition to
or supplanting the District, would face the same scarcity of viable funding alternatives.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this information. The Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District is ready to participate in discussions on these issues, and work with you on your final
deliberations.
Sincerely,
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Ginny Babbitt, President
Board of Directors
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission
Linda Dyson, Chair, San Mateo County Alternative Funding Committee
Patrick Sanchez, Director, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Division
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Minority Report of the Alternative Fu"fling Committee(AFQ
Prepared by John J. "Jack" Hick,-, 9/1/1994
The amount of publicly-owned open-space and park land in San Mateo County constitutes a valuable resource to its citizens
and taxpayers. Currently, much of this land is underutilized. With proper stewardship, these lands could be tended in a low risk,
self supporting manner, providing recreational and open space needs of residents and visitors. User fees, land leases, land
swapping and divestiture of surplus lands are major tools essential to proper stewardship. It is from this perspective that I,John
J. Hickey, designee of AFC member Dean McHan,dissent from the majority report and its accompanying recommendation.
Regarding the AFC Report I find as follows:
* more than $21,000,000 is proposed for new land acquisitions — excluding maintenance!(page 41)
this, at a time when we are seeking supplemental funds to maintain and/or improve currently owned public lands.
* the report is lacking in its evaluation of non-tax alternative funding sources
"THE COUNTY'S ROLE IN PARKS AND RECREATION"(page 1.)specifically fails to mention the County's endless
pursuit of"revenue producing golf courses" most recently demonstrated in the:
"Master Plan Report for Edgewood County Park" Prepared(in 1982) for the Division of Parks and Recreation San Mateo
County — by CHNMB Associates. (excerpt) "The clubhouse will provide both golfers as well as other park users with
indoor and outdoor sanitation and food—serving facilities. Inside will be...an educational display showing park ecology
and endangered habitats... The site of the clubhouse will provide visitors with an attractive setting among natural
vegetation and offer excellent views overlooking the park."and,
A Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis for a New Golf Course in San Mateo County"(Southern Watershed)
Prepared for San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Department by Economics Research Associates(ERA)in 1989.
* report acknowledges need* for four financially successful golf courses($1,000.000/yr)(page 59), yet:
the Committee has de-emphased this non-tax funding alternative. In fact, the taxpayer funded survey performed by
Godbe Communications, at the behest of AFC, for Parks and Recreation asked if the county should BUY or LEASE
land for an income producing golf course. Clearly a loaded question.
*this acknowledgement,added as a result of my input at the AFC August 11 meeting, was made after verification by
Chris Yoshi of ERA,experts in their field. This belated acknowledgement of significant income potential through
use of public lands was not reflected in the analysis of Non-Tar Sources(page 53)nor in the AFC recommendation.
' the Pulgas Ridge Preserve is targeted by MROSD to acquire 74 additional acres(page 77)
since this site was included in the original list of the Golf Course Task Force, the added acreage makes the site a
primary candidate for a revenue producing golf course via a land-lease arrangement.(see PRC §5563.5 re:50 yr lease)
a major source of existing property tax revenue and saleable resources has been overlooked.
$3,000,000/year currently collected and controlled by Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD)from South
County property owners,the saleable portion of the MROSD_Teague--.Hill Preserve located in-Woodside, which has
already been offered for sale, and other valuable, underutilized lands in San Mateo County including the aforementioned
Pulgas Ridge Preserve.
It can be argued that the deterioration of funding for Parks and Recreation
tti!followed the questionable annexation of South County cities by MROSD.
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Landsca e(sic) and Lighting Act Benefit Assessment District is a bad choice for funding
Taxpayer revulsion to abuses of that act is strong and growing. A better choice would be a Regional Park/Open Space
District with the powers granted to this type of agency by the Public Resources Code(PRC), §5541;
A district may plan,adopt, lay out,plant,develop,and otherwise improve, extend,control,operate,and maintain
a system of public parks,playgrounds,golf courses,beaches,trails,natural areas, ecological and open space
preserves,parkways,scenic drives,boulevards,and other facilities for public recreation,for the use and enjoyment
of all the inhabitants of the district,and it may select,designate,and acquire land,or rights in land,within or
without the district,to be used and appropriated for such purposes. It may cause such trails,parkways,scenic
drives,and boulevards to be opened,altered, wided,graded or regraded,paved or repaved,planted or replanted,
repaired,and otherwise improved,may conduct programs and classes in outdoor science education and
conservation education,and may do all other things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this
article."and §5562;
"The board may acquire, construct,improve,maintain,and operate golf courses,bathhouses,boathouses,tennis
courts,gymnasiums,and other special amusements and forms of recreation,and it may acquire, construct,or
complete all buildings,structures, waterways,lakes,equipment,and other necessary or convenient facilities. It
may fix and collect fees for the use by the public of any boats,bathing suits, lockers,golf courses,tennis courts,or
other special facilities,services,or equipment." I suggest that one convenient facility is the South Bayside
Systems Authority reclaimed water facility in Redwood City. Water from this facility would be used to
irrigate golf courses and parks,augment flow in streams,create lakes,etc.
Minority Replt of the Alternative Ft ling Committee(AFC)
Prepared by John J. "Jack" Hickey
In submitting the minority report with recommendations I ask the Parks and Recreation Commission
to seek the "compromises"mentioned in "Basic Principles and Assumptions"which guided the AFC
I recommend any ballot measure include revenue producing ground leases for creation of four golf courses ON PUBLIC
LANDS(to occupy LESS than 1% of total publicly owned lands) in the I-280 corridor, and that they be integrated into,
and help subsidize, other elements of the overall program.
I recommend the Recreation Elements contained in the Grant of Scenic and Recreation Easement(January 15, 1969)be
included in that program.
I recommend that a PROGRAM EIR be prepared so that a negative declaration, based upon the overall impact, can be
more easily justified.
I recommend that revision of the Master Plan re: Edgewood Park be deferred until completion of the Program EIR.
I recommend San Mateo County be included in a Regional Park/Open Space District pursuant to PRC Section 5500 et. seq.
created to carry out this program, having as one of its purposes, implementation of reclaimed water Master Plans.
I recommend that revenues produced by any assessment district resulting from a ballot measure should not increase the
Gann Expenditure Limit, and provision be made for reducing, cancelling and refunding of assessments when alternate
revenues from District assets become sufficient. Since County expenditures subject to the Gann Limit are projected to
be$69 million below that Limit, there should be no opposition to assigning a portion of that Limit to the proposed
District.
I recommend the Board of Supervisors prepare TWO ballot measures incorporating the following:
1. the annexation of the entirety of San Mateo County into MROSD.
2. the detachment of the entirety of San Mateo County from MROSD and creation of a San Mateo County Regional
Park/Open Space District.
Precedent for recommendation re: water
Public Resources Code
§5782.25. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,the
Parker Dam Recreation and Park District may:
(a)Purchase or lease electric power from any agency or
entity,public or private,for use within the district.
(b)Acquire water and water rights and do any act necessary
to furnish sufficient water in the district for any beneficial
use.
(c)Sell,dispose of,and distribute water and electric power
for use within the district.
The powers granted to the Parker Dam Recreation and Park
District by this section may be exercised by the district only
if the authority to exercise such powers is approved by a
majority of the votes cast on the proposition at a district
election called and conducted in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
Jo J Hickey
243 Ferndale Way
Redwood City, CA 94062
(415) 368-5722
jackhick@crl.com
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This letter also went to:
Patricia Webb, President
Redwood City/San Mateo Chamber of Commerce
1675 Broadway
Redwood City, 94063
September 9, 1994
Jim Reynolds, President
Los Altos Chamber of Commerce
Susan Strehlow, Executive Director 321 University Avenue
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Los Altos, CA 94022
50 University Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Dear Ms. Strehlow:
Thank you for participating in the District's briefing for chamber of commerce officials. It was a
pleasure meeting you and your colleagues from the other chambers.
Your comments and suggestions as to how the District might better reach our constituents are
much appreciated. As I mentioned, your members are recognized as opinion leaders in their respective
communities, and it's important that they are informed about how their tax dollars are being utilized by
the District to improve the quality of life we all enjoy. We'll be in touch to follow up on your
suggestions, and hopefully to become more involved in chamber activities.
Again, thank you for attending, and I look forward to meeting with you again.
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General Manager
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD ,
LCB/mcs
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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September 8, 1994
Portola Valley Town Council
c/o Susan McGowan, Town Clerk ,
765 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Re: Utility undergrounding, Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
Dear Mayor Nielsen and members of the Council:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has received a grant through the federal
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program to help with the construction of a parking area
for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve off Portola Road. The District is working to
complete its permit requirements in order to construct the project next summer.
The Site Development Permit for the project, adopted in Town Council Resolution 1218-
1987, requires undergrounding of telephone and electric lines along the Portola Road
frontage of the property (per Condition D on page 2 of the resolution).
Our financial resources for acquisition of open space lands are substantially more constrained
than at the time this permit was approved. We would prefer to use these funds to purchase
important open space lands on the peninsula (such as the Corte Madera property adjacent to
the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve) than on this aesthetic improvement. It has always been
the District's desire to purchase attractive properties for open space purposes before they are
developed. To that end, the District has spent the bulk of its income acquiring land and we
would prefer to direct these funds toward additional acquisition to further the goal of
completing the greenbelt.
Because of the high unit cost of the undergrounding for such a short segment (about $200 per
foot for 600 linear feet, or $120,000), the benefit to the aesthetics doesn't appear to be
proportional to the current cost. The unit cost might go down significantly if the
undergrounding is completed as part of a larger project.
This letter is written as the District's formal request for an exception from this condition at
this time. Instead, we propose taking advantage of potential cost savings by undergrounding
when the adjacent overhead lines along Portola Road are undergrounded.
330 Oistel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone: 415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Rohert M(Kibbin,Teena Flensha�%,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Alanalter:I.(gait;Britton
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If the Town agrees to amend the Site Development Permit to allow this delay, the District
will arrange to have one telephone pole moved to accommodate the parking area entrance as
a part of the parking improvement project and agree to a proportional cost sharing of a more
ambitious undergrounding project in the future.
We would appreciate a response to this request as soon as possible, because there is a long
lead time in scheduling either the pole move or the undergrounding with P.G.&E. Thank
you for your consideration of our request. Please contact Craig Britton, General Manager, if
you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Ginny Ba bitt
President, Board of Directors
GB/RA/ca
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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September 6, 1994
Sam Davidson
Communications Director`
The Access Fund
59 Nacional Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Subject: Proposed "Devil's Canyon" addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
Dear Mr. Davidson, =
Enclosed is a packet of material describing the 179-acre Acronico property west of State
Route 35 (Skyline Boulevard) in San Mateo County. Popularly known as "Devil's Canyon,"
this spectacular property has impressive sandstone cliffs and boulders that have long been
used by local rock climbers. Proposed development of up to seven homes atop the cliff
could permanently close the property to public use.
Earlier this month, Alice Cummings, our Resource Planner, inquired about the potential for
the Access Fund to help Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District purchase Devil's
Canyon as an addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. The purpose of this letter is to
give you more detailed information about the property and climber's use of the area.
Devil's Canyon has received great public attention and support for its acquisition as public
open space. It offers an outstanding combination of resource and recreational values. Only
a 30-minute drive from the urban midpeninsula, it includes the headwaters of Peters Creek,
an important steelhead spawning area, wildlife corridor, and deer/mountain lion habitat.
Exceptionally rich in wildlife, it also supports several species of special concern. Steep
cliffs, dramatic views, unusual sandstone formations and flowing creeks and waterfalls make
Devils Canyon an attractive destination for hikers and rock climbers. Acquisition will
permanently protect these unique habitats, expand a major regional open space preserve and
assure continued public access. ,
To document the value of Devil's Canyon to climbers, the District contacted Brad Watson, a
local climber who is writing a climbing guide to the area and has contributed to
Climber's Guide to the Castle Rock Area. Brad assembled a package of materials describing
the rock climbing in Devil's Canyon, attached as Item 1. It includes a letter documenting
climbers' use since the late 1940s, detailed maps and diagrams of climbing routes, and the
August, 1994 issue of Fifth Class Mail, the newsletter of the Loma Prieta Rock Climbing
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX: 415-691-0485 1)
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Hensha\y,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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Section. An article, "Devil's Canyon Threatened," asks members to write the District letters
urging us to buy the property.
Other attachments consist of information originally Submitted as part of the District's Habitat
Conservation grant application. They include Item 2, photographs of the property, and Item
3, Maps.
The District recently received a $325,000 Habitat Conservation grant to assist in the purchase
of Devil's Canyon. The grant was based primarily on the site's importance as a watershed
for steelhead fisheries.
Last year, the District spent $40,000 to acquire an option on the property, allowing until the
end of 1994 to complete the purchase at a price of $690,000. The District had hoped to use
proceeds from Proposition 180 to fund the purchase; however, that proposition failed. The
District is now attempting to leverage the grant funds with other local funds and District
property tax revenue in order to complete the purchase.
Please consider this letter as the District's application for a grant of $50,000 from the Access
Fund to help purchase Devil's Canyon and preserve rock climber's access to this unique
area. We would be happy to provide further information and take you on a tour of the
property. My telephone number is (415) 691-1200.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request.
S' cerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB/AC/ca
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Brad Watson
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For Immediate Release Contact: Randy Anderson
September 1, 1994 Planning Manager
(415)691-1200
• Open Space District Board To Review Revised
Resource Management- Policies
Los Altos, CA--The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors will review
the latest draft of the District's Resource Management Policies at its regular meeting on Wednesday,
September 14, 1994. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the District offices at 330
Distel Circle, Los Altos. This document is a set of policies and guidelines for how to protect and restore
the lands the District manages for the public. The District is also inviting the community to the meeting
to review and comment on the latest draft document.
Resource management issues addressed in the draft include protection of native vegetation and .
animals,prevention of erosion and pollution,removal of invasive non-native species,protection of
visitors from natural hazards, and protection of cultural resources.
The District held public workshops in September and November of 1993 to get input on the
general organization, subjects to be covered, and format for the resource management document.
Another workshop in July provided an opportunity for public comment on the draft. This meeting will
provide further opportunity for comment by the public, as well as a discussion by the Board on the
various issues addressed. To obtain a copy of the draft to review prior to the meeting, or for more
information,please call the District office at(415) 691-1200.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,extending from the City of San Carlos to the
Town of Los Gatos, is a public agency which has permanently preserved'over 36,000 acres of diverse open
space lands,and manages 23 open space preserves.
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330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within
District boundaries. District lands provide permanently protected wildlife habitat,natural resources,
watershed,and a variety of ecosystems,and are available for low-intensity recreational use by the public.
The District's goal is to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public use and
enjoyment. There are approximately 20,000-30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development
within the District's planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards,each represented for a four year term by an
elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices.
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Bay Area Open Space Council
116 New Montgomery Street, Ste 640,San Francisco CA 94105 (415)543-4291
STEERING COMMITTEE
Jim ANGELO
Sonoma County Regional Parks NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING
Jim BALL city d Vacaville Thursday, September 22, 1994
DENNIS BEARDSLEY 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Greater Vallejo Recreation District Trust for Public Land Conference Room
ROBERT BERNER 4th floor, 116 New Montgomery, SF
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
FRAN BRIGMANN
Marin County Open Space District
CRAIG BRITTON Over the past year we 've talked in general terms
Midpeninsula Regional Open Spam District about the need for additional revenues in the Bay
DAN CA'HER
City of Walnut Creek Area for acquisition, preservation, development and
RICHARD CHARTER operation of parks and other open space. And we 've
Sonoma Land Trust agreed the measure of success for the Open Space
VERL CLAUSEN Council will ultimately rest with its ability to
Sempervirens Fund
ROBERT E. DOYLE generate new revenues .
East gay Regional Park District
BOB EMERT At the next meeting a primary topic will be a
San Mateo Cnty Parks and Recreation proposal from the Legislative Committee to consider
NEAL FISHMAN
State Coastal Conservancy creation of a new state-authorized conservancy for
BUD GETTY the San Francisco Bay Area. The concept came from
California Dept of Parks and Recreation our recent efforts to support a bond issue for the
HERBERT GRENCH November election. The bond legislation failed,
Open Space America but in the process we witnessed how other parts of
DAVID HANSEN
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation& the state got themselves in line for extra funding
Open Spam District by having geographically-focused conservancies to
JANE HART
Trust for Public Land draw attention to their "special" local needs . The
NEIL HAVLIK Council at the September meeting will be deciding
Solono County Farmlands and Open Space whether to pursue sponsorship of legislation
Foundation
PATRICK HAYES setting up a Bay Area conservancy.
City of Fremont
JOHN HOFFNAGLE
Napa County Land Trust
JILL KEIMACH
San Francisco Bay TraiVABAG
RAY MURRAY
National Park Service
BOB Nuzum
East Bay Municipal Utility District
BRIAN ONEILL
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
LARRY ORMAN
Greenbelt Alliance
PHILIP SALES
Sonoma County Regional Parks
NANCY STONE
National Park Service
J.P.TINDELL
City of San Jose
JOHN WALTON
City of Palo Alto
S T A F F
JOHN WOODBURY
Greenbelt Alliance
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 30, 1994
Mr. David Lundell
1669-2 Hollenbeck Road
Box 207
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Dear David:
As mentioned yesterday, a Candidates' Briefing has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday,
September 7, 1994 at the District office.
At this briefing, I will summarize the District's activities and bring you up-to-date on issues facing the
District in both the short- and long-term. In addition, each of the four program managers
(administration, operations, planning, and public affairs) will provide an overview of their department
and answer any questions you may have. The District's legal counsel will review Fair Political
Practices Act issues.
A tour of some of the District's open space preserves has also been planned for candidates. The tour
should give you a good profile of the variety and types of lands which the District manages and will
include stops at both the Rancho San Antonio and Skyline field offices. This tour is scheduled for
Saturday, September 17 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to last approximately six hours. The
District will provide beverages; please bring your own bag lunch.
Please RSVP for both the Candidates' Briefing and the land tour to Jean Fiddes, District Clerk, no later
than Friday, September 2. Jean can be reached at (415) 691-1200.
I look forward to seeing you and answering your questions on September 7 and 17.
Sin 1 ,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Oiredors:Pete Siemens,Robvit M<Kibbin,TeViia t tenshaw,(pinny Babbitl,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
BAY AREA
RIDGE TRAIL
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31 1 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 300
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94104
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August 29, 1994
Craig Brittan
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
303 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA
Dear Craig,
I am leaving my current position with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council as of September 1 to
work with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center in San Mateo County and want to take the
time to tell you what a real pleasure it has been for me to work with Mary Gundert and Sheryl
Cochrane.
Mary has attended our San Mateo County Committee meetings and has recently agreed to serve on
the regional GAP Closure Committee. Sheryl has assisted the Santa Clara County Committee and
has on occasion hosted our meetings at MROSD. Both have brought valuable expertise, lots of
enthusiasm for trails, and have always responded positively to all of our requests. They have
been a real asset to our committees.
I'd also like to introduce Ron Brown to you as the new Field Coordinator for San Mateo and Santa
Clara Counties. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and
the California Trails and Greenways Foundation, as well as a member of the East Bay Trails
Council, the program chair of the Mt. Diablo Group of the Sierra Club, and the Greenbelt
Alliance representative to the Citizens Advisory Committee for the East Bay MUD Land Use
Master Plan. He brings obvious experience and a real dedication to the completion of the Ridge
Trail and looks forward to continuing to work with your staff.
Completion of the Ridge Trail is such a worthwhile goal. With the continued cooperation of open
space districts, county parks and other organizations it will eventually be achieved. Thanks to
you and all of your staff for your continued assistance to make it happen. I will always follow its
progress with great interest.
Sincerely,
Margaret Marshall
Retiring South Bay Field Coordinator
PHONE (415) 391-0697
FAX (415) 391-2649
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 25, 1994
This letter also went to:
Gene Zambetti
Jon Kama
Ms. Rita Norton Mary Davey
18700 Blythswood Drive Steve Washwell
.Los Gatos, CA 95030 Dale Stansbury
Dear Rita:
Congratulations on your candidacy for a seat on the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District.
In order to provide an opportunity for you and the other candidates to learn about the everyday
administration and operation of the District, I'd like to invite you to a Candidates' Briefing scheduled
for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 1994. At this briefing, I will summarize the District's
activities and bring you up-to-date on issues facing the District in both the short- and long-term. In
addition, each of the four program managers (administration, operations, planning, and public affairs)
will provide an overview of their department and answer any questions you may have. The District's
legal counsel will review Fair Political Practices Commission issues. -
A tour of some of the District's open space preserves has also been planned for you. The tour should
give you a good profile of the variety and types of lands which the District manages and will include
stops at both the Rancho San Antonio and Skyline field offices. This tour is scheduled for Saturday,
September 17 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to last approximately six hours. The District will
provide beverages; please bring your own-bag lunch, t
Please RSVP for both the Candidates' Briefing and the land tour to Jean Fiddes, District Clerk, no later
than Friday, September 2. Jean can be reached at (415) 691-1200.
We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions on September 7 and 17.
4S' cere ,
L. raig Britton
General Manager
LCB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
For Immediate Release Contact: John Escobar
August 25, 1994 Operations Manager
Malcolm Smith
Public Affairs Manager
(415)691-1200
Open Space District To Begin Issuing Written
Warnings To Mountain Bike Speeders
Los Altos, CA --In February of this year, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District approved limited use of radar in order to enforce the District's 15-mph trail speed
limit. Since then,District rangers have used the radar as an informational and educational tool only,and
have generally not issued citations for those bicyclists exceeding the speed limit. Instead,.the bicyclists
have been asked to stop and have been informed of their speed and of the District regulations. As the next
step in enforcement of the speed limit,rangers will begin issuing written warnings to bicyclists exceeding
the speed limit.
Flagrant violations of the District speed limit will result in citations. The courts have set the bail for ,
this violation at$135.00.The trial period for the radar enforcement program will be completed at the end of
November, after which District staff and the Board will evaluate its effectiveness and potential for further
use.
The District generally allows mountain bicycles on a greater variety of its trails than other Bay Area
park or open space districts,and has long been supportive of accommodating multiple trail uses. With
steady increases in all uses,particularly mountain bicycles,it is the District's responsibility to actively
manage public use and provide for high levels of compliance with land use regulations. It is through
individual compliance with regulations that the District can best ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for
all visitors,as well as the protection of the natural environment of the open space preserves.
A number of other measures aimed at reducing trail use conflict have been developed and continue
to be in place along with radar,including:
• wide distribution of the District's "Sharing The Trails" etiquette and safety brochure;
• outreach and information distribution to bicycle,hiking and equestrian retail stores;
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0 a cooperative effort with mountain bicycle organizations to implement information stations
on the trails;
• a volunteer trail patrol program consisting of volunteers on bicycle,horse and foot at the
preserves making education/information contacts with visitors; and
• a.Ranger Bicycle Patrol Program, implemented earlier this year. The goals of the Ranger
Bicycle Patrol Program are to promote the safe use of District trails and to enhance ranger
visibility and effectiveness. This pilot program will be in place through the end of
November,after which it will be evaluated for continuation.
It is hoped that all of the District's measures will play a significant role in educating and informing
preserve visitors as to appropriate trail use etiquette and protocol,and will provide for the safe use of
District lands.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,extending from the City of San Carlos to the
Town of Los Gatos, is a public agency which has preserved over 36,000 acres of diverse open space and
manages 23 open space preserves.
Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within
District boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat,watershed,and a variety of
ecosystems,restores damaged natural resources,and provides trail improvements for passive recreational
use by the public. The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands
for public use and enjoyment,and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are
approximately 20,000-30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's
planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards,each represented for a four year term by an
elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton General Manager
DATE: September 14, 1994
SUBJECT: FYI
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
September 14, 1994 '
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Vlae Kershner
Peninsula Editor
San Francisco Chronicle
2425 Leghorn Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
Dear Mr. Kershner:
The recent article regarding the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the subject of
eventual public access to Mount Umunhum(9/12/94)was,although laden with hyperbole, generally
correct. However, one statement by your reporter could easily be misconstrued, and requires a response.
The article says that mountain neighbors"...are worried that the District will use its eminent
domain powers to take their land, as it has been doing slowly over the years to acquire parcels...."That
statement-is misleading and implies that the District has been regularly using eminent domain over the
years as a normal means of acquisition, when in fact the reverse is true.
The Board of Directors has a very stringent and restrictive policy governing the use of eminent
domain. This policy was developed after numerous public hearings and Board discussions, and was j
implemented in order to protect the private property rights of the District's constituents,while allowing
for limited use of eminent domain under circumstances of extreme public necessity. Eminent domain is
certainly the most expensive and complicated way to acquire property, and one which the District has
rarely used.
The District's preferred method of acquisition,one which we feel is the best use of the public's
money, is simply to purchase lands from willing sellers. Especially in the case of the Mt. Umunhum area,it
is more prudent to wait for willing sellers than to spend the public's resources on court battles for open
space areas that we feel will,ultimately,become available.
............
I hope that this information clarifies the District's very limited use of eminent domain, and
alleviates the fears among some property owners that this article may have fostered.
Sincerely, .
Ginny Babbitt
President,Board of Directors
GB/mcs
cc: Board of Directors,MROSD
330 Distel Circe • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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los Altos United Methodist Church
655 Mo9doleno Avenue,Los Altos,Colifornio 94024
415 948 1083 - 415 949 5372 (fox)
September 6, 1994
John L.Dodson
Senior Postor
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Craig,
Thanks for your letter asking for feedback on the MROSD (or whatever you call it). As
one who walks every morning at 6:00 AM in San Antonio Open Space, I can say, without
question, we have an incredible asset in this green belt area.
Often I observe deer, bobcats, coyotes, wild turkeys, squirrels, quail and I enjoy their
presence. A stream that doesn't dry up, a trail that is well maintained and a sense of the
beauty surrounding us is just great. The recent improvements by the Park District and the
open space in San Antonio are much appreciated.
Perhaps this resource exists, but I would like to see a MROSD map that included all the
walks in the District on one map and show how they're related to each other. Just a
thought.
I hope you will continue to work on the acquisition of new areas vital to future generations
of nature lovers (and caretakers). And yes, please put my name on your mailing list to
receive your quarterly newsletter. '
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
11:00 A.M. Nonette Hanko, Chair
Thursday Wim de Wit
September 15, 1994 Pete Siemens (alternate)
(11:00) ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
11:05 1. Discussion of State legislative issues and their impact on the District
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- Ralph Heim, Legislative Advocate
2. Discussion of the District's program for the next legislative session
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3. Scheduling of next meeting and proposed items for next agenda
A. Next meeting proposed for October, 1994
B. Proposed agenda items:
1) Review of staff s proposed modifications to Public
Notification Policy
2) Update on memorial and commemoration projects
3) Other items proposed for the next agenda
(1:00) ADJOURNMENT
"NOTE: This will be a luncheon meeting. Members of the public are asked to
bring their own meal.
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 * FAX: 415-091-0485 �
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert MCKlbbin, teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
AGENDA
5:00 P.M. Robert McKibbin, Chair
Wednesday, Teena Henshaw
September 14, 1994 Pete Siemens
(5:00) ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Review of Use of a Formal Growth Cap for Capital Improvement
Projects and Operating Expenses
2. Discussion of Cash Flow Projections and Potential Note Issue
3. Scheduling of Next Meeting and Proposed Items for Next Agenda
r a. Next meeting proposed for September, 1994
b. Proposed agenda items:
1. Formulation of a Formal Growth Cap for Capital
Improvement Projects and Operating Expenses
2. Discussion of Cash Flow Projections and Potential Note
Issue
3. items r Other i O t s proposed for the next a
P Po ends g
(6:15) ADJOURNMENT
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, California 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit'
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Claims No. 94-16
Meeting 04-24
Date: Sept. 14, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Name Description
6396 50.00 National Recreation and Park Association Ranger Recruitment Labels
6397 19.50 NetCom On-Line Service
6398 78.42 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Vehicle Parts and Supplies
6399 538.70 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
6400 1,571.11 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
6401 516.47 Pearson Automobile Company, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
6402 160.74 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Maps and Bluelines
6403 270.99 *4 Paragon Computer Upgrades
6404 3,032.00 Petrotek Storage Tank Removal
6405 257.37 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Postage Meter Rental
6406 9.04 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
6407 701.46 Quick Silver Printing Letterhead Printing
6408 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
6409 210.00 The Recorder Subscription
6410 2,196.00 Eric Remington Wildlife Survey and Report
6411 1,385.10 Rich's Tire Service Vehicle Tires
6412 600.00 Romic Environmental Technologies Corp. Hazardous Waste Removal
1,056.33 Roys Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
6413 133.10 S&W Equipment Company Equipment Parts
6414 300.32 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement
6415 1,452.50 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent Fees
6416 700.00 Sequoia Analytical Water Test
6417 170.28 Shell Oil Company Fuel
6418 350.25 Signs of the Times Signs
6419 178.20 Skyline County Water District Water Service
6420 539.68 Smith Equipment Company Tractor Repairs
6421 160.74 Malcolm Smith Private Vehicle Expense
6422 173.76 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
6423 149.12 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
6424 451.81 Teater Etc. Map and Brochure Changes
6425 43.30 TransCom Truck Radar Cables
6426 10.00 USGS Resource Documents
6427 41.55 Unocal Fuel
6428 5,000.00 *5 Valley Title Company Land Purchase--California Province
of the Society of Jesus
6429 690.00 Valley Title Company Escrow and Title Insurance
6430 45.50 WAC Corporation Aerial Photographs
6431 364.14 Wajax Fire Equipment Inc. Fire Equipment
6432 100.13 West Coast Rebar Company Field Supplies
6433 823.74 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
6434 50.00 *6 Parasec Resource Documents
6435 864.92 Value Business Products Office Equipment
6436 7,500.00 Hulberg&Associates, Inc. Appraisal Services
6437 4,970.00 Navarone Industries Postage
6438 427.70 Petty Cash Docent and Volunteer Expenses,
Field and Office Supplies, Film and
Developing, Membership Dues, and
Private Vehicle Expense
*4 Urgent check issued on September 2, 1994.
*5 Urgent check issued on August 24, 1994.
*6 Urgent check issued on Septemb�Qo e 1!P4.
Claims No. 94-16
Meeting 94-24
Date: Sept 14, 1994
REVISED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6351 171.04 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Company Fire Extinguishers
6352 445.84 Acme&Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
6353 53.22 American Welding Supply Field Supplies
6354 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Agreement
6355 95.15 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Staff Picnic Supplies
6356 43.30 Arne' Sign & Decal Company, Inc. Vehicle Lettering
6357 867.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc Sign Straps and Equipment Repair
6358 303.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
6359 237.00 Bill Towing & Recovery Vehicle Towing
6360 40.00 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
6361 1,986.60 Brian Kangas Foulk Consulting Services
6362 168.50 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Expense
6363 300.00 State of California Landscape Architects License
Department of Consumer Affairs
6364 68.22 California Water Service Water Service
6365 148.43 Kerry Carlson Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6366 171.50 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Equipment Parts
6367 121.24 CBM Type Mapping Supplies
6368 337.06 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Repairs
6369 209.38 Communication&Control Utilities
6370 49.36 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents
6371 1,843.65 *1 Corporate Environments, Inc. Office Furnishings
6372 100.00 *2 Costoo, Staff Picnic Supplies
6373 48.35 The Country Almanac Advertisement
6374 101.27 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6375 1,635.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance
6378 43.30 John Escobar Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6377 126.04 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys
6378 1,512.25 *3 Frys Electronics Office Equipment
6379 18.91 G & K Services Towel Service
6380 70.45 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Equipment Repairs
6381 67.77 GI Trucking Company Shipping Charges
6382 50.00 Greenbelt Alliance Seminar Registration--R.Anderson
6383 44.45 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Permit Fees
6384 196.00 Harbinger Communications Mailing List Maintenance
6385 4,666.20 HMH, Incorporated Engineering Services
6386 219.00 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance
6387 3,632.87 Jeda Publications, Inc. Brochure Printing
6388 42.46 Keeble& Shuchat Film and Developing
6389 725.42 Los Altos Garbage Service Dumpster Rental
6390 5,653.38 Merwin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services
6391 137.42 Marin Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
6392 239.23 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Temporary Office Rental
6393 313.56 Micromedia, Inc. Microfiche Services
6394 544.05 Minton's Lumber& Supply Field Supplies
6395 47.60 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
*1 Urgent check issued on August 30, 1994.
*2 Urgent check issued on August 25, 1994.
*3 Urgent check issued on September 2, 1994.
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Claims No. 94-16
Meeting 94-24
Date: Sept. 14, 1994
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Amount Name Description
6396 50,00 National Recreation and Park Association Ranger Recruitment Labels
6397 19.50 NetCom On-Line Service
6398 78.42 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Vehicle Parts and Supplies
6399 538.70 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
6400 1,571,11 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
6401 516.47 Pearson Automobile Company, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
6402 160.74 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Maps and Bluelines,
6403 270.99 *4 Paragon Computer Upgrades
6404 3,032.00 Petrotek Storage Tank Removal
6405 257.37 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Postage Meter Rental
6406 9.04 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badges
6407 701.46 Quick Silver Printing Letterhead Printing
6408 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
6409 210.00 The Recorder Subscription
6410 2,196.00 Eric Remington Wildlife Survey and Report
6411 1,385.10 Rich's Tire Service Vehicle Tires
6412 600.00 Romic Environmental Technologies Corp. Hazardous Waste Removal
1,056.33 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
6413 133.10 S&W Equipment Company Equipment Parts
6414 300.32 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement
6415 1,452,50 Seafirst Bank Note Paying Agent Fees
6416 700.00 Sequoia Analytical Water Test
6417 170.28 Shell Oil Company Fuel
6418 350.25 Signs of the Times Signs
6419 178.20 Skyline County Water District Water Service
6420 539.68 Smith Equipment Company Tractor Repairs
6421 160.74 Malcolm Smith Private Vehicle Expense
6422 173.76 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
6423 149.12 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
6424 451.81 Teater Etc. Map and Brochure Changes
6425 43.30 TransCom Truck Radar Cables
6426 10.00 USGS Resource Documents
6427 41.55 Unocal Fuel
6428 5,000,00 *5 Valley Title Company Land Purchase--California Province
of the Society of Jesus
6429 690.00 Valley Title Company Escrow and Title Insurance
6430 45.50 WAC Corporation Aerial Photographs
6431 364,14 Wajax Fire Equipment Inc, Fire Equipment
6432 100.13 West Coast Rebar Company Field Supplies
6433 823.74 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
52,665.46
-8,726.89 *4 Urgent check issued on September 2, 1994,
43,938.57 *5 Urgent check issued on August 24, 1994.
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Claims No. 94-16
Mapting 04-24
Date: Sept. 14, 1994
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
6351 171.04 Ace Fire Equipment& Service Company Fire Extinguishers
6352 445.84 Acme& Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
6353 53.22 American Welding Supply Field Supplies
6354 207.04 AT&T Telephone Maintenance Agreement
6355 95,15 Randy Anderson Reimbursement--Staff Picnic Supplies
6356 43.30 Arne' Sign & Decal Company, Inc. Vehicle Lettering
6357 867.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc Sign Straps and Equipment Repair
6358 30310 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services
6359 237.00 Bill's Towing & Recovery Vehicle Towing
6360 40.00 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
6361 1,986.60 Brian Kangas Foulk Consulting Services
6362 168.50 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Expense
6363 300.00 State of California Landscape Architects License
Department of Consumer Affairs
6364 68.22 California Water Service Water Service
6365 148.43 Kerry Carlson Reimbursement--Uniform Expense
6366 171.50 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Equipment Parts
6367 121,24 CBM Type Mapping Supplies
6368 337.06 ClarWs Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts and Repairs
6369 209.38 Communication &Control Utilities
6370 49.36 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents
6371 1,843.65 *1 Corporate Environments, Inc. Office Fumishings
6372 100.00 *2 Costco Staff Picnic Supplies
6373 48.35 The Country Almanac Advertisement
6374 101.27 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6375 1,635.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance
6376 43.30 John Escobar Reimbursement--Field Supplies
6377 126.04 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Locks and Keys
6378 1,512.25 *3 Frys Electronics Office Equipment
6379 18.91 G & K Services Towel Service
6380 70.45 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Equipment Repairs
6381 6777 GI Trucking Company Shipping Charges
6382 50.00 Greenbelt Alliance Seminar Reg istration--R.Anderson
6383 44.45 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Permit Fees
6384 196.00 Harbinger Communications Mailing List Maintenance
6385 4,666.20 HMH, Incorporated Engineering Services
6386 219.00 Honeywell Protection Services Burglar Alarm Maintenance
6387 3,632.87 Jeda Publications, Inc. Brochure Printing
6388 42.46 Keeble&Shuchat Film and Developing
6389 725.42 Los Altos Garbage Service Dumpster Rental
6390 5,65338 Merwin (Bucky) Mace Consulting Services
6391 137.42 Marin Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
6392 239.23 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Temporary Office Rental
6393 313.56 Micromedia, Inc, Microfiche Services
6394 544.05 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
6395 47.60 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies
*1 Urgent check issued on August 30, 1994.
*2 Urgent check issued on August 25, 1994,
*3 Urgent check issued on September 2, 1994.
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