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Home My Public Portal About19950125 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 95-02 Open Spacc¢ . t MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-02 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 5:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California January 25, 1995 5:30 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 5:30 P.M. At 7:30 P.M., the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting, and at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conf=ncewith Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) Initiation of Litigation - Picchetti Winery Lease 2. Labor Negotiations - Government Code Section 54957.6(a) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Represented Employees Agency Negotiator: Susan Schectman Employee Organization: S.E.I.U. Local 715 (7:30) ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- G. Babbitt *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Appointment of 1995 Board Committees -- P. Siemens *** 2. Approval of Authorized Signatories for District Accounts at Santa Clara County and First Interstate Bank and Authorized Signatories for Safe Deposit Boxes -- J. Fiddes 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 95-01 Page 2 Resolution Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County Accounts Resolution Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Resolution Authorizing Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Resolution Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) (7:55) 3. Approval for Continuing to Hold Closed Sessions Prior to the 7:30 P.M. Start of Regular Board Meetings -- C. Britton (8:10) 4. Tentative Adoption of Proposed Relative Site Emphasis Plan (Five-Year Capital Improvement for Development of District Preserves) and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule for 1995-1996 -- R. Anderson (8:40) 5. Tentative Adoption of Proposed Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for Fiscal Year 1995-1996 -- C. Britton (9:10) 6. Proposal to Charge Nominal Fee for Docent Training -- C. Bruins (9:15) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff REVISED CLAIMS Consent Item) CLOSED SESSION - (Continued, if necessary) 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 mernber =oyes an item from the comnt cakadar fQr seRgrate discussion, A member Qf the -pliblk may WZ= under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. Open Spacc ------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA 4:00 P.M. Teena Henshaw, Chair Thursday, Wini de Wit January 26, 1995 Mary Davey (4:00) ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA (4:05) COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Review of Target 6% Growth Guideline for Operating Expenses 2. Review of 1995-1996 Proposed Budget for Public Affairs Program - M. Smith 3. Review of 1995-1996 Proposed Budget for Acquisition Program (Excluding Enterprise Subprogram) - C. Britton and Williams 4. Review of 1995-1996 Proposed Budget for Administration Program - J. Fiddes 5. Proposed Agenda Items for Next Meeting (February 9, 5:00 P.M.) (5:30) ADJOURNMENT The Administration and Budget Committee will be meeting on the following dates to review the District's proposed budget for the 1995-1996 fiscal year: Thursday, February 9, 5:00 P.M. Thursday, February 23, 4:00 P.M. Thursday, March 2, 5:00 P.M. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District St Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft 330 Distel Circle Boardn 0lree ti ve{e)rd Consideration per Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 No Response Necessary Board of Directors, Thank you for making available forums for discussing the future of Mt. Umunhum/Alameden Air Force Station site for public access. My interest in MT Umunhum takes two forms. As a user of other open space areas the Umunhum site would be a very welcome addition. As a Amateur Radio enthusiast MT Umunhum offers grand opportunity as an Amateur radio repeater site. My interest in Amateur radio repeater communication are directed mainly towards volunteer emergency communications, like supporting activities with Los Gatos ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services is a national organization with affiliation in the premier Amateur organization the Amateur Radio Relay League). ARES plays a major role in the Santa Clara County communication emergency plan. Activities include monthly planning and practice sessions and an annual regional SET (Simulated Emergency Test). In'89 Amateur radio was a key resource for earthquake emergency communication. More recently Los Gatos ARES provided communication to support police activities during the 'invasion' of Los Gatos during World Cup Soccer. A repeater on Mt. Umunhum would be well positioned to help with these and other, Amateur supported, public service activities. Including ARES and VIP (Volunteers in Prevention) programs to assist local fire agencies with fire prevention/control all along the Santa Cruz mountains and with in LG town limits. An amateur repeater could supplement local property (MROSD) protection measures with remote alarm monitoring capability. These are just a few examples of how amateur radio aids in public service. I Believe that an amateur repeater at MT Umunhum would be an asset to the Amateur community, the general public and the Midpeninsula Open Space District. And fit with in the, low impact, usage guidelines set forth by the District. I would look forward to further communications with MROSD to develop a short and long term plan for the special requirements of a amateur repeater at MT Umunhum. :s7incerel,s Tom Campbell, KD6KMT 113 8 Holmes Ave Campbell, CA 95008 415 857-5729 CC: Mr. Randy Anderson, Planning Manager Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION January 26, 1995 Tom Campbell, KD6KMT 1138 Holmes Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Re: Amateur Radio Repeater on Mount Umunhum, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Dear Mr. Campbell: At its regular meeting on January 25, 1995, the Board reviewed your December 23, 1994 letter proposing to establish an amateur radio repeater on Mt. Umunhum. This is a proposal that we support, both for the potential emergency services benefits you describe, and for the recreational benefit. In the near term, the hazardous buildings and materials, remote location, and constraints of adjacent and intervening private property preclude public access to the site. This would include access associated with the placement and maintenance of such a repeater. The District is working hard to resolve the issues.and physical constraints to access to Mt. Umunhum, but it will be a period of years before access is secured in any case. We will keep your request on`file and will contact you and/or your fellow radio enthusiasts when we are in a position to seriously discuss arrangements for placement of a repeater. Thank you for your proposal, and for your appreciation of our open space acquisition efforts. Sincerely, Pete Siemens, President Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager.L.Craig Britton Open Space, R-95-09 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-02 January 25, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of 1995 Board Committees MANAGER'SGENERAL AMON- 1. Disband the ad hoc General Manager Evaluation Committee. 2. Approve the President's appointments to standing and ad hoc committees as announced at the meeting. 3. Determine that attendance at meetings of ad hoc Dog Committee and Picchetti Lease Committee is compensable. 4. Approve the assignment of the annual volunteer recognition event to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee and the staff recognition event to the Administration and Budget Committee. DISCUSSIQN Section 1.82 of your Rules of Procedure calls for appointments to three standing committees (Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs; Use and Management; and Acquisition and Enterprise Committees) to be made at the first regular meeting following the meeting at which Board officers are elected. President Siemens, with the Board's consent, appointed Directors de Wit, Henshaw, and Davey to the Administration and Budget Committee, the fourth standing committee, at the January 11, 1995 meeting. A list of committees and committee membership is shown on Attachment A. Committee assignments, as approved at your December 8, 1993 meeting, are shown on Attachment B. There are currently five ad hoc committees. The ad hoc General Manager Evaluation Committee can be disbanded. Directors Siemens, de Wit, and Henshaw have been meeting with staff to discuss potential environmental education activities, including use of the Daniels Center. This is not an ad hoc committee, and meetings of this group are not compensable. Attendance at standing committee meetings is compensable (Section 2.30 of Rules of Procedure). It is recommended that you again determine that attendance at meetings of the ad hoc Dog Committee and Picchetti Lease Committee is compensable. Attendance at Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Committee and LAFCO Committee meetings would not be compensable. In order to try to balance the standing committee assignments, I recommend that the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee be responsible for the annual volunteer 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 ! Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-95-09 Page 2 recognition event and the Administration and Budget Committee be responsible for the staff recognition event. District staff would work with both committees on both events. The date for the volunteer recognition event should be set at this time. Prepared by: Jean H. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact person: Same as above ATTACHMENT A BOARD OFFICERS - 1995 President - Pete Siemens Vice President - Nonette Hanko Treasurer - Wim de Wit Secretary - Mary Davey BOARD COMMITTEES STANDING COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET COMMITTEE (1995) Wim de Wit Teena Henshaw Mary Davey LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (1994) Wim de Wit Teena Henshaw Nonette Hanko USE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (1994) Wim de Wit Betsy Crowder Nonette Hanko ACQUISITION AND ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE (1994) Pete Siemens Bob McKibbin Betsy Crowder AD-HOC COMMITTEES DOG COMMITTEE PICCHETTI LEASE COMMITTEE Ginny Babbitt Nonette Hanko Betsy Crowder Pete Siemens Wim de Wit GENERAL MANAGER EVALUATION COMMITTEE LAFCO COMMITTEE Nonette Hanko Pete Siemens Pete Siemens Teena Henshaw BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL COMMITTEE Betsy Crowder ATTACHMENT B COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Administration and Budget Committee Duties and responsibilities as adopted by Board of Directors on March 27, 1991 (see attached) Personnel policies and administration items (such as general manager search) Staff and volunteer recognition _N= One person from the Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs; Use and Management; and Acquisition and Enterprise Committees to serve on Administration and Budget Committee Legislative. Finance. and Public Affairs Committee Legislation Property tax issues Supplement funding issues Gift Policies Use and Management Committee Trail policies Dog policies Operations issues Ordinance review Special use policies Public and non-profit special use issues AgQuisition and Enterprise Committee Leases and licenses Rentals Ranger residence policies Concessions (future) Enterprise special uses Duties and Responsibilities - Administration and Budget Committee Compgsitio - Board Treasurer and two other Board members; normally appointed at the end of first meeting in January. Appointed annually. Budget Responsibility - 1. Review, in behalf of Board, proposed budget prepared by staff for forthcoming fiscal year. 2. Review any special charges for the Administration and Budget Committee adopted by the Board. 3. Select committee member at initial budget meeting to serve as chairperson for the committee and a committee member to write the Administration and Budget Committee report. 4. Select meeting times/dates for Administration and Budget Committee meetings to review proposed budget material. 5. Review Committee's expectations and input regarding particular budget data, topics of special interest, format and presentation and/or other items of particular interest to committee members. Get Board sanction to have staff prepare special materials or studies. 6. Establish a salary review schedule for the General Manager, Legal Counsel, and Controller. Recommend to Board what Board appointee salary survey data and other information is required to review compensation of General Manager, Controller, and Legal Counsel. 7. Review proposed budgets, including line item budgets, for the coming fiscal year for: Open Space Acquisition Program Planning Program Operations Program Public Affairs Program Administration Program Review each program budget in relationship to proposed Action Plan for forthcoming fiscal year adopted by Board. Review each program's budget taking into consideration the current adopted budget, projected budget expenses, and proposed budget for forthcoming fiscal year. Staff to designate specific areas of over-under expenditure impacting proposed budget. 8. Q= Sp= Acquisition-Enterprise Subprogram Review three years of data (actual income - actual expenses; current fiscal year's budgeted income - projected income - budgeted expenses - projected expenses; and forthcoming fiscal year's proposed income and proposed budget expenses). 9. Planning and Qpaafions Program a. Review project summary expense - budget sheets for each preserve. b. Review projected percentage change in property tax revenue that District's Controller computes on basis of data from county assessors' offices. C. Review conformity with budget guidelines and other related budget policies. d. Review proposed updated five-year major capital improvement budget. e. Review proposed up-dated five-year major capital equipment budget. L Review projects on discretionary items list. 10. Review Controller's report. 11. Review and audit the incentive award program for compliance with District policies and approving budget for the program on behalf of the Board. Meet with General Manager in Closed Session to discuss specifics of the program. 12. Review salary and fringe benefit data for District's non-represented employees. 13. Prepare Administration and Budget Committee report for distribution to the Board with the proposed budget. Make Administration and Budget Committee presentation to Board of Directors in conjunction with staff s presentation on the proposed budget. 14. After books are closed, review actual versus projected expenditures. Adopted by the Board of Directors March 27, 1991 Open Space ---------------------- R-95-10 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-02 January 25, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Authorized Signatories for District Accounts and for Entering District Safe Deposit Boxes GENERAL MANAGERS RECOMMENDATIONS fQ�:� (1) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County Accounts (2) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) (3) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) (4) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Discussion: It is necessary to revise the resolutions for authorized financial instrument signatories for the District's accounts to show L. Craig Britton as the District's general manager, rather than acting general manager. The resolution establishing signatories for entering the District's safe deposit boxes need to be updated to reflect Directors Siemens and de Wit, the new Board president and treasurer. The appropriate financial institutions will be informed of the signatory changes. The District's policy requires one signature for employee payroll checks and for checks and warrants under $5,000 and two signatures if the check or warrant is over $5,000. Prepared by: J. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact Person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com ts� Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton fn% VU RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SIGNATORIES OF THE DISTRICT FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY ACCOUNTS WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has passed Resolution 93-13, dated April 28, 1993, authorizing signatories to make disbursements on behalf of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section 1. The signatures of the present holders of said offices are as follows, and the Director of Finance of Santa Clara County is authorized to make disbursements on behalf of the District based on any one signature for amounts under $5,000 and any two signatures for amounts $5,000 and over, as set forth below: GENERAL MANAGER L. Craig Britton ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER Jean H. Fiddes Malcolm Smith OPERATIONS MANAGER PLANNING MANAGER John M. Escobar Bruce R. Anderson Section 2. This resolution supersedes Resolution 93-14 adopted April 28, 1993. ACCOUNT— - ALUUU,' Olt 4u Nam of Customer RESOLUTION 95- GENERALMi peninsula Regional Open El Now AccountI ' (b) Midpeninsula Reqional Open Space District Space District JLYSupersedure CORPORATE RESOLUTION CORPORATE or Treasurer of this 40FP918is autnorized The President,Vice President,Secretary, too •deposit account,cash management and service agreement(s)with any First Interstate Banks)on behalf of SIGNATURE CARD ,and for designate from time to time who may sign checks and otherwise give structions regarding this BMW kderstaft lbf A a tun nd account FURTHER RESOLVED:Tnis authorization is in addition to y other authorizations In and s all remain in force until the Bank{s)receive written notice of its revocation at the ices where the accounts Prod. Acct. Date Initial Opened Sales Funds Date a"- Type Type Account Number Openact Deposit By Origin Source Closed far,- lution duty adopted by the 8"Ifiel skill Board of and accurate copy of a reso A • The foregoing resolution is a complete Directors; • The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way;and • The signatures of the persons signing on the reverse skis and below are the genuine and authorized signatures of I, those persons. I also certify under penalty of perjury that: 0 the number shown on this form is the eerpepaleiw4e;�rr C laxpe.yer i0enfification number ❑ to the best of my knowledge and belief,the ficin exempt from backup withholding an re d information porting.The address of the principal office is D 330 Distel Circle; Los Altos, CA 94022 Street Address City/State/Province Country Signature of persons authorized to sign on the account(s).Please line out unused spaces. Corporate Seal Signature Tax Identification Number (Optional) 1 1 1 i i 1 Signature 9—FlIffly Date `6 111,"S r Tilcr"t 1 11 e r k Primary 10 Type Number Exp.Date 1 ACCEPTANCE BY CORPORATION Print Name By signing below,you certify and agreeI 1. You received and agree that theirpti&nfis)will be governed by First Interstate Banws SCHEDULE OF L. Cra Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date BUSINESS ACCOUNT FEES AND RATES,the RULES GOVERNING DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS,and if applicable,the 0 Officer(Enter Title) T teneral Manager rules governing analyzed accounts: 0 Other 2. The number of signatures required for funds withdrawals and other wwryrytten instrucions is set fprt ff Signature Tax Identification Number . ck&J krsielo+sain 3. The persons d th authorized signers are authorized to sign checks and otherwise give instructions on behalf of ZZA=rdemagS its accounts and services;and 4, The Bank may make inquiries. appropriate for the purpose of evaluating the 696pougiftn's acoount(s).This may include Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date obtaining a credit report. P Name Date `dean H. Fiddes Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date 0 Officer(Enter Title) Pres. Gen Mgr C1 Other Itistrict Clerk Signature B ro f D i r.s"naure Signature Tax Identification Number I i i I— i i — i i ACCOUNT INFORMATION Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date Tax Wienfification Number 0 Send statement to the address below P' N a I 'JoG M. Escobar MAILING INSTRUCTIONS 0 Hold statement for my pickup Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Dale 0 Officer(Enter Title)I T Phone No. Mailing Address Sufte/Dept./Unh No. C3 Other TYperations manager ( 415 ) 691-1200 330 Signature Tax Identification Number Phone Extension City State Zip Code Los Altos CA 94022 Specific Trade or Business Corporate Address(No P.O.Box Number) Suite/Dept.AJnit No. Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date Govt P"'IN 0 Vftwlesats 0 Non-Profft city state Zip Code Mal"'Zolm Smith 0 Retail 0 Other— Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date I ❑ Officer(Enter Title)I TV Account Formerly t Foerly With(Bank Name and Location) [I 0 Other ublic Affairs Mgr Signature Tax Identification Number BANK USE ONLY CCI BDC Sales Referral —=O—Mer Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date No, Code ID ID I Indicator 1 2 1 Product Type(e.g., Sales ID Date Acct.Type Referral ID P I Name Additional Truce R. Anderson Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date Sales 0 Officer(Enter Title) TIP 1 CHEXSYSTEMS(Required for business TIN('B"I and for each offloer's TIN.) Bus�Venfied 0 Other anning Manager BID No Record State—Date—0 Redinq on file (Appro Y BY ---Dot-—------- Stets_Date—0 RwAnq on file (Approval) ueiii;a 1)0 No Record v 1— 13 1 Special Instructions/Other 2)[1 No Record Slate_Date—0 RwAnq on file (Approval) No Reason3)0 No Record State—Date-0 RwAnq on file (Approval) 0 1 4)0 No Record State—Date—0 RwAnq on file Approval)— bete cam Reed I Card Reviewed By 5)0 No Record State_Date—0 RwAnq on file (Approval) MI-17B(G") Name of Customer - p " ADidpeninsula Regional Open Space Elstrict New wAccunl `NU 11 SR� RES LOT I N 9 !61 Mid peninsula Regional 0 en Space District CORPORATE nc CORPORATE 'RESOLVED:The President,Vice President,Secretary,A•a�hr. r.ry or Treasurer of this is authorized to en i de all account,cash management and service agreement(s)with any First Interstate Bank(s)on behalf of SIGNATURE CARD this ,and to designate from time to time who may sign checks and otherwise give instructions regarding this F/8>tBank ton's funds an acco_nt(sj,�FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization is in addition to any other authorizations in Prod. Acct. Date Initial Opened Sales Funds Date reffe-ctand shal remain m force unfit the Bank(s)receive written notice of its revocation at the offices where the accounts Account NumberType Type enact De it B Ori in Source Closed aintai or at any other address specified by the Bank(s). �To.4.t-1% 1 Icert that: Clo►K �4�t4�rrg-4" A - P certify si r..4 ' t • I em the rYerAeslteMaseroemy of theTieeperalnen named above; • The foregoing resolution is a complete and accurate copy of a resolution duty adopted by the 8erperetientaBoard of 3 Directors; • The resolution is now in full force and has riot been revoked or changed in arty way;and 1 • The signatures of the persons signing on the reverse side and below are the wine and authorized signatures of those persons. 2 1 also certify tinder penalty of perjury that: ja t y►•.a{3 � 1 ❑ the number sham on this form is theearperelteMs correct taxplayerkd�ntircation number C O - -� -_- '-pp stro• • w t- 2 ❑ to the best of my knowledge and belief,the9eip•reNen is a foreign corporation exempt from backup withholding and information reporting.The address of the principal office is ! D 1 330 Distel Circle; Los Altos, CA 94022 Street Address City/State/Province Country E 1 Signature of persons authorized to sign on the account(s).Please line out unused spaces. Corporate Seal Signature - Tax Identification Number — (Optional) s s Signature ot�eereterp 9CtetSty• Date e ! �' Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date ACCEPTANCE BY CORPORATION rtI U PQ'nt Na�e By signing below,you certify and agree r.a{s `. t,r a i g Britton 1. You received and agree that the accounts)will be governed by First interstate Banks SCHEDULE OF $ Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Data BUSINESS ACCOUNT FEES AND RATES,the RULES GOVERNING DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS,and itapplicable,the ❑Officer(Enter Title) eneral Manager rules governing analyzed accounts; ❑Other 2. The number of signatures required for funds withdrawals and other wr'tt�en igstmet' s is set forth nr,trTIO• Signature Tax Identification Number ;srNo•1.satKos°luitera 94f-/5 3. The persons nampQ�n a reverse as authorized signers are authorized to sign checks and otherwise give instructions on behalf of the 6Af�p ft�arding its accounts and services:and 77•s�r..e}t 4. The Bank may make inquiries appropriate for the purpose of evaluating the Cerperallen'a account(s).This may Include Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date obtaining a credit report. Print Name Date Jean H. Fiddes Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date ❑Officer(Enter Title) Title Pies. Gen. Mgr ❑other District Clerk Signature alure T'tlle Signature Tax Identification Number E 19'd o f D i rsig" ACCOUNT •• • Primary ID Type ,Number Exp.Data Tax Wontltfcatlon Number ❑ Send statement to the address below Print Name MAILING John M. Escobar I j INSTRUCTIONS Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date s ❑ Hold statement for my pickup Ma rid e, Suh&OepLNnitNo. ❑Other ter Title) T perations Manager 691-1200 3'3 ristel Circle °oatur - sfp� Signature Tax Identification Number Phone Extonsion c'.os Altos M 940WL L' j 3 Spa Tr4de or Business Corporate Address(No P.O.Box Number) Su 1°/D°ptJUnit No, Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date laovt P�ipt nnyyme ❑Wholesale ❑Nan-Petra city state z�Corte a l c o l m Smith i t h Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Dale ❑Retall ❑Other ❑Officer(Enter Title) TPb b 1 i c Affairs Mgr Account For n try With(Bank Name and Location) ❑Other Signature Tax Identification Number BANK USE ONLY — CGI BDC Sales Referral Customer Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date No. Code ID ID Indcator 1 2 Additional Product Type(e.g.,At) Sales ID Date Acct.Type Referral ID Print Name sales SalesE —....._—....._� ._ —___ Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date ElOfficer(Enter Title) Titl CHEXSYSTEMS(Required for business TIN('B')and for each officers TIN.) Busi-n veriti d ❑Other 1 an n i n g Manager B)❑ No Record State Date_❑Rec/Inq on file (Approval) Yes IBY Date 1)❑ No Record State—Date_❑Recnnq an file (Approval) ❑ Method Special Instructions/Other2)❑ No Record State_Date_❑Rec/inq on file (Approval) No Reasoo 3)❑ No Record Slate_Date_❑ Rec/Inq on file (Approval) ❑ 4)❑ No Record State_Date_❑Reeflnq on file (Approval) Dare Cara need Card R#vW wed By 5)❑ No Record Slate—_Date e❑Reding on fie (Approval) MS 17n4 IIKl44) I (d) Fret RESOLUTION 95-11 SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT—CORPORATION NAME OF Epw/pR7ITIV10IYO 110 lis- 'I• aOX NO. i 1. Terms And Fees. Miden i n s u l a RE i o n a 1 S District strict You are renting a gate deposit box for one year.This Agreement will be automatically renewed each year unless you ' p g pen Space notiy us otherwise In writing.You agree to pay the annual tee for your box,which must be paid in advance.fi the annual IT R T ADD R€SS CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE fee Ie not paid when due,we may force open your box and dispose of its contents as permitted by law.We reserve the "E0 D i s to 1 Circle Los Al to s CA 94022 691-12 00 right to increase the annual fee for future rental periods and to charge other fees from time to time. RENTAL DATE ANNUAL FEE ACCOUNT NO. 2. Co-Renters. $ if there are co-renters.each of you has a right to open the box.Any co-renter can and this Agreement without notifying _ the other(a)and sign our release form("Surrender of Box")on your behalf. We will automatically charge the fees for your box to the account listed above,unless you indicate otherwise 3. Access To Your B= by checking this box❑,in which case you will be billed directly. You may have access to your safe deposit box during our regular business hours If you show us proper Identification and prove to our satisfaction that you have a right to open the box. "COTtfAfiATtON 2SOLUTfON - L[.� a. Entering The V" "RESOLVED: The Presidento- t 1n�fr Treasurer of this e ti is autho. You may not enter our vault unless one of our employees accompanies you.We may refuse to allow more than two rized to enter into Safe Deposit Box Agreements with First Interstate Bank of Calif ia�,,Rlyijf of this 440perat a At, people to enter the vault at the same time.You will be allowed in the vault for no longer than R takes to open or close "FURTHER RESOLVED:Any one of the following persons may have access to the safe deposit box: your box.We may require you to carry your box to a room or desk outside the vault You may not remove your box from PRINT NAME SIGNATURE our premises. 1. S. What May Not Be Stored. P et r S i ern n$ President You may not place any of the following in your safe deposit lox any liquid,any properly of an explosive,dangerous or offensive nature,or any property the possession of which Is prohlblted by law or regulation,or which may become a nuisance to us or any other renter.If we have reason to believe that any of these Items are stored in your box,we haveJSIONATURIE ? the right to open the box and remove Its contents without prior notification.If we do so,we will Inventory the contents. 2• W i m de Wit, Treasurer The Inventory shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the contents of your box. 3UrTAr-9rl!UA7T,NO. CATION IMOTHER S. Hold Harmless. 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Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-11 Meeting 95-02 January 25, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Approve Continuing to Hold Closed Sessions Prior to the Start of Regular Board Meetings GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Closed Sessions continue on a regular basis to be held prior to the start of the Regular Meeting. District legal counsel and staff who normally attend Closed Sessions have found the 6:30 P.M. Closed Session start time to be productive and a more effective use of time. It also enables legal counsel to leave after the closed session if not otherwise needed, and this results in cost savings. If necessary, the Board can reconvene into Closed Session at the end of a Regular Meeting to continue its Closed Session discussions. There will be times when it will not be necessary to hold a Closed Session prior to the start of the public portion of the Regular Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Based on your discussion at the June 8 meeting, staff assumes that a majority of the Board does not support convening the public portion of the meeting prior to 7:30 P.M. DISCUSSION At your June 8, 1994 Regular Meeting, you initiated a two-month trial period of holding Closed Sessions prior to the start of the public portion of Regular Meetings. Closed Sessions were to start at 6:30 or 7:00 P.M., depending on the amount of time needed to discuss Closed Session Items. At your October 2, 1994 meeting, staff recommended you approve on a permanent basis continuing to hold Closed Sessions prior to the start of the public portion of Regular Meetings (see report R-94-101). You deferred taking action on this item until January 1995 so that new director(s) could participate in the discussion of this item. At your October 12 meeting, you also authorized the continuance of the trial program through January. Prepared by: Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk 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 r w �� ." C fpen Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-17 Meeting 95-02 January 25, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Annual Review of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and S hedule for Use and Management Plan Reviews GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION ' Tentatively adopt the proposed Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule as contained in this report. DISCUSSION You last reviewed the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule at your January 12, 1994 meeting (see report R-94-08). Final adoption was at your January 26, 1994 meeting (see report R-94-12). The Relative Site Emphasis Plan is a five year capital improvement plan that guides the development of all District sites. The annual review of this plan coincides with the review of Action Plan and precedes budget preparation. At your January 25, 1995 meeting, staff will present an overview of the Relative Site Emphasis process and how the process integrates into the District's annual cycle of Action Plan, budget, program evaluations, and site and project planning and review. The proposed 1995-1996 Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule reflect a commitment of resources and funding for development of public access facilities, infrastructure, and preparation of use and management plans. Relative Site Emphasis Plan The left column of Relative Site Emphasis Plan shows District sites listed in order of relative priority for long-term use and development (see Chart A). The relative order is established based on criteria such as regional significance, accessibility, manageability, cost benefits, geographical location, and public need (see Policy and Plan for Relative Site Emphasis for Use, Development, and Publicity of District Sites, adopted May 12, 1982 and amended December 14, 1988). Each year, the relative order of preserves that have new additions are reviewed using the adopted criteria. This year there are no significant changes resulting from new additions. Below each preserve is a list of adopted and anticipated capital improvements. This list includes projects that have been incorporated in use and management plans (see column labeled "U&M") and projects that have been formulated to respond to grants and other outside funding 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 + FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-95-17 Page 2 I opportunities. It is intended to be a comprehensive list of improvement projects that are considered significant and/or estimated to cost over $2,000. The "Status" column relates to projects in the current year's (1994-1995) budget. A black dot indicates that the project is or will be completed by the end of the current year. A white dot indicates that the project is underway but will not be completed this year. Projects may be incomplete because the scope is greater than one year, there are permit delays, changes in project requirements, constraints on staff resources and changes in need or opportunity. Typically these project budgets are shifted to the following year, in this case 1995-1996. Budgets for projects proposed for the 1995-1996 fiscal year are shown in the outlined column labeled FY 95/96. If adopted, these projects will be incorporated into the upcoming action plan and budget preparation. The outlined 1995-1996 column plus the four columns to the right comprise the Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The estimated cost of each project is shown on the schedule. These costs are revised and updated as planning, engineering and design work is completed. Major projects are usually broken down into a planning and development phase when cost estimates become available. Minor projects may have planning and development estimated costs combined. The proposed projects will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect the availability of District funding, grants, changes in staffing levels, project scope, and other potential changes in need, opportunity, or priority. Compared to last year's plan, this year's plan shows more of a balance between implementation of major infrastructure projects and the planning and implementation of major public access and use projects, use and management plans, and policy formulation.. Major infrastructure projects will include construction of a field office at Skyline Ridge, structural upgrades to the shop building at Rancho San Antonio, undergrounding of utilities at Windy Hill, and dam restoration at Thornewood. There are four structure demolition projects scheduled at Monte Bello, Long Ridge, Pulgas Ridge and La Honda Creek preserves. Public access improvements will include trail construction at Skyline Ridge, St. Joseph's Hill, El Corte de Madera, Picchetti Ranch Area, and Fremont Older, with new or improved parking areas at Purisima Creek Redwoods, Pulgas Ridge, and Fremont Older. Development of environmental education facilities and programs will progress in the Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge and historic renovation will continue at Rancho San Antonio and Picchetti Ranch Area. Further studies of alternative uses and building demolition are proposed for the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul. The total estimated cost for proposed 1995-1996 capital improvements is $1,199,000 compared to 1994-1995 adjusted budget of $711,525. These figures do not reflect grant reimbursements and non-site specific capital expenses such as miscellaneous signs, fences and gates. R-95-17 Page 3 At your September 28, 1994 meeting, you adopted a 6% target average growth guideline for District operating expenses. (see report R-94-100). The guideline includes a flat$600,000 limit on the capital improvements budget exclusive of facility costs such as upgrade or construction of field offices. The $600,000 limit may also be exceeded to the extent that grant funds are expected to be received that year to offset costs, and to the extent that the previous year's budget was underspent. The projected capital improvement budget for of$1,199,000 includes $460,000 for design and construction of the Skyline Field Office, and $72,500 for design and structural improvements to the Foothills Shop Building. Total budget for facilities is $532,500. Projected grant funds to be received are $113,653. The capital improvement budget net of the above amounts is $552,847. This does not take into account potential underexpenditures from the 1994-1995 budget, or non site specific CIP budget amounts such as miscellaneous signs or budget contingencies. Considering these factors, the budget is anticipated to be well under the guideline. In previous years, final adoption of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan took place at the meeting immediately following initial presentation and tentative adoption. Beginning this year, final adoption of this plan will be returned to you at the time of finalization of the action plan and budget. This will make the entire process integrated with the action plan and budget and allow for adjustments based upon actual budget deliberation. Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule The Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule focuses on the planning schedule for the 1995-1996 fiscal year (see Chart B). In the past, the schedule has reflected a five-year cycle which has been difficult to adhere to due to competing objectives, increasingly complex issues surrounding many of the preserves, and the integration of trail use elements into each plan. During the 1994 calendar year, the use and management plans for Coal Creek and St. Joseph's Hill have been completed and the plan for Fremont Older is nearly complete. Complicated planning issues surrounding trail use at El Corte de Madera has led to the establishment of a citizen's task force and an unanticipated series of workshops resulting in an adjustment to the proposed completion date. Staff will return with a five-year Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule at the time of the second reading of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan. In general, the schedule attempts to balance the planning workload over the five-year period. Consideration is given to spacing out plans when major issues are expected to require additional preparation time and neighborhood meetings. Also, where possible, the schedule alternates plan reviews between preserves in the Skyline area and Foothills area. The five-year schedule will also consider the substantial staff resources required to administer several major capital improvement projects. Prepared by: D. Woods, Senior Planner Contact Person: R. Anderson, Planning Manager CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Devel went O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 plan Project is complete Ad U&M Budget Preliminary Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Major Improvements Phase I Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/96 FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Explanation 1. SKYLINE RIDGE Ope rations Field Office P Yes O 15000 60000 Plans and specifications nearly complete Develop No 400000 To replace inadequate facility Operations Shop&Yard P&D Yes O 10000 100000 Modify plans after office complete Nature Center Interior Planning. Yes O 12000 5000 Possible Plans and specifications nearly complete Develop Partial O 260001 23000 20000 1 10000 1 First phase development underway Nature Center Utilities Planning Yes O 5000 Develop Yes O 20000 Electricity installed;need phone&alarm Bullis Bypass Trail P&D Yes 15000 Possible To connect Page Mill Trail to RROSP Lambert Creek Trail P&D I Yes 15000 Possible To connect Page Mill Trail to Horseshoe Trail to Long Ride P&D Yes O 26525 20000 20000 Ride Trail located on Fowkes easement Dump Clean-up P&D No O 5000 Historic household damping site Alpine Pond Restoration P&D No O 2500 Removal of invasive plants 2. RANCHO SAN ANTONIO Grant House/Interior Planning No O 3000 2000 Project design and supervision Develop No 17000 17000 20000 Includes historic exhibits and signs Operations Landscaping Planning No 1 O 1 Field staff preparing plans Develop No 3000 Patio and front landscaping Operations Shop Building Planning No O 7000 2500 Engineering, lans and specifications Develop No 70000 Improve structural integrity Operations Carport/Yard P&D Yes 1000001 As approved in conceptual plan Creekside Trail Full Access) P&D Yes 1 20000 Possible Planned to connect to County nature trail Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D No • Computer based map and regulations Restroom Upgrade P&D No 2500 Replacement of existing model re uired CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Development O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 tan • Project is complete -Adopted U&M Budget Preli Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside -Major Improvements Phase Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/96 FY%/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Explanation 3. MONTE BELLO South Ride Parldng Planning No O 7500 Possible Pending acquisition or land exchange Develop No 50000 Possible Pending acquisition or land exc e South Ride Restroom P&D I No 15000 1 Possible Pending acquisition or land exchange Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D No O 55001 1 Computer based map and regulations Gold Mine Trail P&D Yes 15000 Possible To connect So. Ride to Canyon Trail Vista Trail(Full Access) P&D Yes O 5000 Possible Improve accessibility to vista point Backpack Toilet& Tank P&D No O 13000 15000 1 Retrofit and add tank Cabin Demo P&D Yes O 1 15000 1 Located near backpack cam Entry Sign Replacement P&D No O 2500 To reflect adopted design format Nature Trail Revisions P&D No O 2500 Update of brochure 4. PURISIMA CREEK Expand Lower Parking Lot P&D No 1 15001 35000 Possible 1 Increase parking to meet demand Lower Restroom P&D Yes O 13000 1000 Tank installed;need concrete pad PGE Under grounding Planning Yes O 1000 Possible Obtaining permits Develop Yes O 1 15000 5000 1 1 Provides access for emergency helicopter Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D No 6000 Possible Computer base map and regulations Purisima Trail(Full Access) P&D Yes 25000 Possible Increase accessibility from lower parking Redwood Trail Toilet Tank P&D O 50001 Retrofit of existing restroom tank Entry Signs Replacement P&D No O 45001 To reflect adopted design format Expand SAyline Parking P&D No 2500 Minor change to north ride parking lot I CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Develop went O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994plan • Project is complete Adopted U&M Budget Preliminary Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Major Improvements Phase Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/96 FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Explanation 5. WINDY HILL Underground Utilities Planning Yes O 20000 20000 Engineering, supervision&inspections Develop Yes 200000 130000 1 Required by Town prior to development Portola Parking Lot Plartning Yes O 2500 35M Obtaining construction permits Devel Yes 180000 132080 Located adjacent to Sequoias Lower Restrooms P&D Yes O 15000 To install when parking lot is constructed Upper Restrooms P&D Yes O 13000 15000 1 Location adjacent to Skyline picnic area Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D No O 4500 1 4500 I Computer base map and regulations Corte Madera Trails P&D Yes 10000 Possible Trail realignments above creek Sausal Trail Access P&D Yes O 29800 Accessible trail to Sausal Pond Meadow Trail P&D I Yes 10000 Possible Connection from Sausal to Spring Ridge Bozzo/Midlevel Trail P&D Yes 1 20000 Possible Forms loop trails from Portola Road area 6. ST.JOSEPH'S HILL Manzanita Hill Trail P&D Yes O 15000 Possible Realign trail to top of St. Josephs Hill Historic Jones Trail P&D Yes • 40000 27000 Reopening of former Novitiate trail segment Flume(Jones)Trail Realignment P&D Yes O 5000 3500 Realign steep section&construct railings Pistol range&gully restoration P&D Yes O 15000 15000 Mitigation grant to fund restoration Abandoned Vineyard Trail P&D Yes 3000 3000 Trail creates new loop on top of hill St. Josephs Hill Trail (North) P&D Yes 70001 Connects from hill down to college road Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D Yes U 5500 4000 Computer based map and regulations 7. RAVENSWOOD Restoration/Pond P&D No O Possible Restore tidal action; Poulenc may implement Trail to Palo Alto(Full Access P&D Yes O 7500 75000 Possible Connects Bay Road to Palo Alto Bay Trail CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Development O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 plan • Project is complete Adopted U&M Budget Prelimi Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Ma or Improvements Phase Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/% FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Explanation Trail to University Avenue Planning No O 7500 Required Planning with ABAG&Joint Powers Board Develop No 75000 Required Connects pond via SP and SF lands 8. EL CORTE DE MADERA Skyline Parking Lot Planning No 20000 Possible Enginee plans and specifications Develop No 150000 Possible Proposed near District ranger residence Parking Lot Restroom P&D No 15000 Possible To coincide with parking lot construction Clean-up/Dump Area Planning Yes O 15000 4000 Required Engineer to help prepare grant application Removal No 450000 Historic hazardous dump site Ridge Trail to La Honda P&D No 15000 Possible To connect parking area to La Honda OSP Resource Management Studies P No O 10000 1 Basis for Use&Management Plan Trait InWroventents P&D Yes O 5000 5000 10000 10000 Improve safety and erosion problems 9. PICCHETTI RANCH AREA Mapboard Trailhead Sin P&D No 5500 4000 Computer based map and regulations Restoration House Porch P&D Yes O 6000 6000 6153 Completing upper porch on main house Restoration Homestead Planning Yes O 15000 Requiredl Pending approval of grant application Develop Yes 85000 Required Pending approval of grant application Trail above Pond P&D Yes 7500 7500 Realign steep trail from pond to hilltop Trail to Consigny P&D Yes O 8000 8000 Connection to Stevens Creek Park Trail to Stevens Canyon Rd P&D No • 7500 10438 Cooperative project with Pac Bell 10. SARATOGA GAP M board Trailhead Sin P&D No Combined with Long Ride project i I CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Development O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 plan • Project is complete Adopted U&M Budget Preliminary Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Major Improvements Phase Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/96 FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Explanation F11. LOS TRANCOS Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D No O 3500 Computer based map and regulations 12. LONG RIDGE Demotition/Mud Cabin P&D Yes O 15000 Near Slate Creek;possible burn project Grizzly Flat Parking P&D No O 150000 1 Requires joint planning with County Parks Ma board Trailhead Sign P&D No O 6000 Computer based map and regulations Jiko'i Bypass Trail P&D No O Drop;have Provided alternative trail 13. PULGAS RIDGE Demolition/Sewage Plant Planning Yes O 3000 2500 E inee ' , surveys,plans and specificatio Develop Yes 30000 Pending rmits from San Francisco Edmonds Parking Lot Planning Yes O 2500 2500 Engineering, surveys,plans and specification Develop Yes 1 25000 1 Pending permits from San Francisco Resource Management Studies Planning No O 2500 1 Basis for Use and Management Plan Restoration Projects P&D No O 5000 7500 5000 Removal of exoticplants; CDF assists Cordilleras Trail(Full Access) P&D Yes • 5000 Located in north canyon; need to close grant Cordilleras Trail Carchbasin P&D No O 1 2500 2000 1 1 Secure basin to minimize hazard South Canyon Trail P&D Yes 10000 Possible Will form new loop on south side of presery 14. RUSSIAN RIDGE Loop Trails LWCF) P&D Yes • 2000 21000 Connects Ride Trail to Alder Springs Nature Trail(Pro 70) P&D Yes • 6000 1 12000 Connects Ride Trail to Minde o Trail Ride Trail Norton,LWCF P&D I No • 120001 Possible 1 Connects Ride Trail to Lan le Hill Road M board Trailhead Sin P&D No • Com uter base ma and re ations CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17195) P&D Planning&Development O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 Ian Project is complete Adopted U&M Budget Prelim' Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Major Improvements Phase I Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/96 FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Ex lanation 15. LA HONDA MacDonald Staging Area P&D No 80000 500000 Possible Master Plan to include access&buildings Weeks Rand Drainage P&D Yes O 15000 Additional drainage improvements needed Dyer Trail to PGE P&D Yes 5000 Possible Improves access near permit parking Ride Trail P&D Yes 35000 Possible 1 Ride Trail connection to Highway 84 Cabin Demolition P&D Yes O 40000 40000 Located near Highway 84 Tank Removal P&D No O 15000 Located near former Dyer lease area 16. TEAGUE HILL 17. FREMONT OLDER Parking Lot Expansion Plaming Yes 5000 Plans and specifications needed Develop No 1500o 15000 Reconfigure lot to increase capacity Restroom P&D Yes 13000 16000 Incorporated into parking lot design Trail Improve./Reali ents P&D No 3000 To address safety and erosion concerns Seven Springs Road P&D Yes 20000 Realign road/trail to acceptable gradient Fern Trail P&D Yes 10000 To address erosion concerns 18. KENNEDY/LIMEKILN AREA Kennedy Rd Parking Area Planning Yes O 10000 10000 Engineering lans and specifications needed Develop No 40000 Possible Located at Kennedy Road trailhead Restroom P&D Yes O 16000 1 1 Possible Incorporate into parking lot design Limekiln Canyon Parlang Planning No 1MI 36001 Possible Engineering plans and specifications needed Develop No i 34000 Possible Acquisition required; grant deadline 7/96 CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Development Q Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 plan • Project is complete Ad U&M Budget Preliminary Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Major Improvements Phase Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/96 FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Funding Notes and Explanation M board Trailhead Sin P&D No 4500 Computer based map and regulations 19. WINDMILL PASTURE ARE Upper Black Mtn Trail P&D No 25000 Possible I Remove steep de in the upper reach Rhus Ride Parking P&D No 5000 Reconfigure to increase capacity 20. STEVENS CREEK 21. COAL CREEK Vista Point Trail P&D Yes 10000 Possible To connect to Vista Point parking area Melville Trail P&D Yes 10000 Possible To connect Crazy Pete's to Ride Trail Fernandez Trail P&D Yes • Re li nt of steep trail to Alpine Road Mapboard Trailhead Sin P&D I Yes • 1 1 Computer based map and regulations 22. EL SERENO 23. FOOTHILLS Foothills Park Trail Develop No O1 10000 10000 10000 10000 Possible Perimeter public multi-use trail 24. THORNEWOOD Upper Bypass Trail P&D Yes 15000 Possible Creates looptrail to Schilling Lake Dam Restoration Planning No O 5000 Badl eroded spillway requires repair Develop No 1 1 25000 Itrd Trailhead Sin Planning No 4500 Computer based map and regulations CHART A-C.I.P. PROJECTS(Revised 1/17/95) P&D Planning&Development O Project is underway Italic Not included in 1994 plan • Project is complete Adopted U&M I Budget Preliminary Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Outside Major Iniprovements Phase Adopted Status FY 94/95 FY 95/% FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Fundittg Notes and Explanation 25. MT.UMUNHUM AREA Use and Disposition Study Planning Yes O 150001 25000 Evaluate proposals and plan alternatives Demolition/Air Base Develop No I Pendirm resolution of use pMosals Ringo Clean-up P&D Yes O 7000 Rernamirg debris and opening road J4ques Ridge Security P&D Yes O 3500 To inhibit illegal access at Woods Road 26. CATHEDRAL OAKS Soda Springs Parking Area P&D No 15000 65000 Possible Periding acceptance of grant application Soda Springs Trail P No 20000 Possible Pending acceptance of grant application Cothran Clean-up P&D No O 150001 15000 Rernammg debris from when acquired Projected Total Expenditure 711525 1199000 1040400 567000 331500 820000 Projected Grant Funds to be Received 1 20438 113653 147080 Adjusted Expenditures(Less rants) 691087 1085347 893320 567" 331500 820" CHART B - TARGET SCHEDULE FOR USE AND MANAGEMENT PLANS(Revised 1/17/95) 0 Project is underway Public workshop Project to be complete 21� Summary schecule I FY /951 1 1 Proposed Schedule for FY 95/96 Phase Status Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M 1. Use and Management Plans Rancho San Antonio Trails O z ti10 4 Purisima Creek Trails O k El Corte de Madera Comp O > r 4 m z z Long Ridge Trails " ro �" k s✓ 3�x�i `�VAA z Z x" � '` x Wes' 'i Pulgas Ride Comp Fremont Older Trails O Cathedral Oaks Comp ;r Comp = Comprehensive Use and Management Plan Trails = Trails Element of Use and Management Plan Open Space s R-95-18 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-02 January 25, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation 0 the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for Fiscal Y 1995-1996 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1. Review the proposed Preliminary Action Plan for the 1995-1996 fiscal year, make any modifications that you feel are necessary, and adopt the Preliminary Action Plan. 2. Charge the 1995 Administration and Budget Committee with conducting a review of the Preliminary Action Plan on the Board's behalf as part of the budget review process. DISCUSSION The District's activities are guided by an annual Action Plan that implements the Basic Policy and other Board policies. The Action Plan's function is to summarize the purposes and current emphasis of the District's major programs, to identify key projects, to allocate budget, and to be a basis for evaluation of progress. The District's limited financial resources now drive the Action Plan and what can be accomplished during the 1995-1996 fiscal year. The plan could be altered as a result of your January 25 meeting, the budget formulation and Administration and Budget Committee review process, implementation of the target average 6% growth guideline for operating expenses, or actions by the state legislature affecting the District's property tax revenue allocation. Existing staff positions are shown in the staff resources section for each of the District's five major programs -- Open Space Acquisition, Planning, Operations, Public Affairs, and Administration. The following positions are being proposed at this time to be discussed during the budget formulation process as possible additions during the 1995-1996 fiscal year: Operations Program Second Equipment Mechanic-Operator Additional seasonal hours equivalent to one additional Seasonal Open Space Technician Administration Receptionist (Currently one-half time; additional regular or temporary hours equivalent to filling full-time) This year's proposed Preliminary Action Plan includes the following organizational changes in the Planning and Public Affairs Programs: 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com ID Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton R-95-18 Page two Planning Proymm The program's Advanced Planning Subprogram has been renamed the Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram to reflect more accurately the activities in this subprogram. The program's Action Plan, and the accompanying Site Emphasis Plan have been organized to provide balanced attention to the many facets and stages of planning; long-term visions, regional policies, medium-range preserve planning, site-specific planning and design, and construction. The plan also attempts to balance the attention given to the several District objectives assigned to the Planning Program, including resource management, accommodation of public access, public participation, coordination with other agencies, and provision of facilities required for effective land management. A new system has been introduced this year to allow the Action Plan, Site Emphasis Plan, and the annual budget to be integrated into a Master Workplan for the Planning Program. This workplan is a tool to be used by planning to prepare, coordinate, and monitor project scopes, schedules, and budgets. The workplan is based on more detailed individual and project workplans. The objectives of this system are to allow the annual plans to be developed and used in a more continuous process, to provide more accurate predictions of project costs and schedules, and to provide more effective prioritization and management of workload. The development and refinement of such a system is a significant project that will require several years to be fully accomplished, and it is listed as the second Key Project in the Site Planning and Implementation Subprogram. Public Affairs Program - The program's District Funding Subprogram has been combined with the program's Legislative and Organizational Subprogram, with a corresponding name change to Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Randy Anderson, Planning Manager John Escobar, Operations Manager Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager PROPOSED PRELIMINARY ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC POLICY OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE 1995-1996 FISCAL YEAR I. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM H. PLANNING PROGRAM III. OPERATIONS PROGRAM IV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM V. ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM Subprograms A. Negotiations and Special Projects B. Enterprise To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will purchase or otherwise acquire interest in the maximum feasible amount of strategic open space within the District planning areas. General Program Emphasis for 1995-1996 As a result of limited acquisition funding, the program effort will focus on the most critical, highest priority projects. Lower priority properties will be pursued through long-term options, available grant funding, bargain sales and gifts. Continued efforts will be made to clear and perfect title to existing District lands. The District will continue to work with the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) to acquire land and further the District's overall open space acquisition goals. The enterprise sub-program will also receive additional focus relating to maintenance and improvements of rental structures. Staff Resourges (Regular, full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated) Land Acquisition Manager (vacant position) Real Property Representative Secretary - Open Space Acquisition (shared half-time with Planning Program) 2 1995_1g96 Negotiations and Special Projects Subprogram Qbiectiv To provide for the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure a recreational and open space greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, including rounding out and improving public access to existing preserves and connecting District preserves with other public lands. Key Projects 1. Gifts, Grants and Bargain Sales - Focus on acquiring the highest priority, most critical properties, which enhance public access to existing preserves, and connect with other preserves and other public lands, through available grant funding, bargain sales, and gifts. 2. Options - Obtain long-term options, at desirable prices, to acquire lower priority properties that might be affordable in future years should the District be successful in obtaining additional funding for land acquisition. 3. Assess Viability of Sale of Surplus Properties - Work with Enshallah and the town of Woodside to determine the building site density and the marketability of the Teague Hill surplus properties, which would help fill a critical funding gap for additional land purchases. 4. Trail Easements - In order to conserve existing, limited funding, focus on obtaining trail easements that link District preserves and other public lands, enhancing public access to open space and furthering the completion the Bay Area Ridge Trail system. Other Projects and Activities 1. Provide support and information for approaching the District voters with a plan for additional open space land acquisition funding. 2. Seek and encourage other agencies and groups to undertake sole or joint acquisition projects which will preserve additional open space such as a joint project with the County of Santa Clara. 3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one acquisition project that significantly furthers the District's overall open space goals. 4. Maintain a multi-year spending plan for open space acquisition which optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition goals within extremely tight budget constraints. 5. Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options, installment purchases, defeasible fee, etc.) to offer advantages and incentives to landowners, as well as cost savings to the District. 3 6. Provide on-go.,ig acquisition planning and priorities hiput. 7. Explore additional methods to protect open space lands for less than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements, acquisition of development rights, development dedication, exchange or sale of development rights, cooperation with private individuals and groups, etc.) especially in this time of extremely tight budget constraints. 8. Encourage other agencies to apply for grants that will enhance overall open space goals. 9. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate appraisers and brokers, developers, architects, engineers, zoning and planning officials, and financial institutions. 10. Maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and consultants as necessary. 11. Compile current information on real estate market activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a timely basis for research into potentially available properties. 12. Catalog information of special interest, such as deed restrictions, encumbrances, financing and tax considerations. This activity includes the establishment and continuation of a working relationship with title companies and other information sources. 13. Work to clear and perfect title on District owned land through the orderly disposition of title and legal encumbrances (mineral and water rights, claims of prescriptive easements, encroachments, etc.). 14. Work with POST to create a conservation easement management program. 4 1995-199 Enterprise Subpro, _i Objecr;iive To manage all of the District's revenue producing activities in such a way as to maximize income from enterprise accounts consistent with Open Space Management policies, incorporating compatible new programs when possible. ey Projects 1. Administer Enterprise Accounts - Administer leases and rental properties, consistent with open space management policies, to maintain and enhance revenue stream through competitive and current rate structure, effective maintenance programs and communication with tenants. 2. Maintain Rental Structures - Carry out maintenance and improvements to rental houses to keep buildings and grounds in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition and to increase net rental income. Establish long term and reoccurring maintenance priorities on rental properties (such as annual road maintenance, roof replacements, etc). 3. Assess Economic Viability of Rental Properties - Evaluate and make recommendations on the long-term and economic viability of maintaining District residential rental properties on a case by case basis (such as Saratoga Gap cabins, former Landre house, etc). 4. Lease Compliance on Historic Properties - Become more directly involved in lease compliance and renovation requirements on District historic leases. Other Projects and Activities 1. Prepare cost-benefit studies on a case by case basis as major repair, improvement and/or rental decisions arise, 2. Prepare annual rental surveys on District rental houses and Ranger residences. 3. Administer leases of additional office space at 330 Distel Circle. 4. Investigate alternative lease arrangements and life tenancy agreements for the appropriate enterprise accounts to enhance net income to the District according to Board policy. 5. Investigate new enterprise proposals as initiated by other groups or individuals that would be compatible with District goals and objectives. 6. Modify existing agricultural leases in conjunction with use and management process. 7. Evaluate the District's communication leases and as warranted bring in line with market rates. 5 OPEN SPACE PLANNING PROvitAM Subprograms A. Regional and Long-Term Planning B. Site Planning and Implementation To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVES: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. The District will work with and encourage private and other public agencies to preserve, maintain, and enhance open space. Program Emphasis for 1995-1996 Balanced attention will be given to long- and short-term goals. A clearer vision for the future of the District will be developed through a Regional Open Space Plan. Amendments to existing policies and program guidelines will help resolve issues regarding dog access, preparation of Resource Management Plans, and ADA information and design guidelines. Efforts will continue to develop more sophisticated computer-based resources for record- keeping and mapping. Preserve Use and Management Plans will include completion of one major comprehensive plan, and four trail elements. Key capital improvements include construction and structural upgrade of field staff facilities, construction of a new staging area, and major improvements, planning, or construction progress on many other public access facilities. A workplan system to provide better predictability and accountability for project budgets and schedules will be initiated. Staff Resources (Regular full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated) Planning Manager Senior Planner Open Space Planner 11 (2) Resource Planner Planning Technician (2) Planning Secretary (shared half-time with Acquisition Program) 6 1995-122 Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram Qbjectiv Assist with the formulation, review, and refinement of policies, District-wide plans, and cost estimates for the management and development of District preserves on a regional or District-wide basis. Work with local agencies on joint planning and implementation projects, to share information, and to encourage planning decisions that support the preservation of open space and natural resources. Key Projects 1. Regional Open Space Plan - Continue a research, analysis, and public participation process to prepare a clearer vision for the long-term future District. Objectives include: • Review existing and planned improvements • Discuss conceptual buildout of improvements corresponding to completion of the greenbelt • Consider the impacts of operations costs and acquisition tradeoffs • Draft a mission statement for completion of the greenbelt • Review the Basic Policy document in light of the long-range planning studies • Refer the results of the committee review process to the Board for further discussion and public input. 2. Amendments to Board Use and Management Policies - Incorporate Resource Management Plan preparation, new notification policies, ADA guidelines, and Site Emphasis format and process. 3. Dog Access Program - Assist with completing the review of existing policy and the implementation of any revisions to the program, as directed by the Board. 4. Database Development - Design and implement computer databases for management of files for trail use, property owner notification, and land acquisition records to ultimately work in concert with the GIS system. 5. G.I.S. Mapping - Continue the acquisition of digital geographic data for a shared regional computerized map and information database, and secure access to a system for analysis and plotting. Other Projects and Activities 1. Develop a process for identifying, prioritizing, and scheduling specific resource management and restoration projects. 2. Track and comment on public plans and issues in and around the District that may have an impact on open space values, such as the San Francisco Watershed Master Plan, 7 Vidovich Quarry development, Highway 92 widening, i-,.ariani Ranch development, Cupertino Seminary General Plan Amendment, and San Mateo County Alternative Funding Committee. 3. Provide regular informational reports to the Board summarizing interagency communication and joint planning activities. 4. Assist in the formulation of a historical and cultural resources program to provide better identification and information for such resources on District preserves. 5. Participate with Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley Biodiversity Task Force groups, act as clearing house/storehouse for regional resource data. 6. Continue participation in the Bay Area Ridge Trail and Bay Trail Committees. 7. Continue efforts to forge a closer working relationship with staff of Santa Clara County Parks and San Mateo County Parks. 8. Support Acquisition Program by preparing acquisition prioritization studies, reports, research, and exhibits. 9. Support Public Affairs Program by helping to prepare or commenting and cooperating on public information materials. 10. Continue to actively pursue grants for acquisition, planning, and improvement of sites. 11. Continue Student Internship Program in cooperation with local universities, to provide support for key planning projects. 12. Continue to improve tools and procedures for scoping, scheduling, estimating, and tracking significant planning and capital improvement projects. 8 1994-19 Site Planning and Implementation Subprogram S bjecti Apply policies, prepare and implement plans on a site-specific basis, including capital improvement, repair and restoration projects, and respond to site-specific use and management issues. Ke_y ftjects 1. Trail Use Elements and Comprehensive Use and Management Plans - Continue to apply the adopted Trail Use Guidelines to resolve conflicts and provide access information in compliance with ADA Plan. Preserves on the current draft Target Use and Management Review Schedule during this fiscal year include: • El Corte de Madera comprehensive plan (3rd quarter 1995) • Fremont Older Trail Element (2nd quarter 1995) • Purisima Trail Element (2nd quarter 1995) • Rancho San Antonio Trail Element (3rd quarter 1995) • Long Ridge Trail Element (1st quarter 1996) 2. Site Emphasis, Action Plan, and Budget System Improvements - Continue the development and use of a Master Workplan for the Planning Program to better integrate these elements of annual planning and to relate them to realistic individual and project workplans. 3. Capital Improvement Project Planning and Implementation - Complete the key projects as described in the Site Emphasis Plan: Skyline Area • Skyline Ridge - complete field office use permit process and construction; Daniels Nature Center interior improvements phase I construction; Ridge Trail connection to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve • Windy Hill - Underground utilities and obtain permits for staging area construction • El Corte de Madera - dump clean-up engineering and grant application Foothills Area • Pulgas Ridge - County permit process and obtain easement on San Francisco Water Department land, demolition of the former sewage treatment plant, and staging area construction • Rancho San Antonio - design and construction of structural improvements to shop building • Sierra Azul - planning for Limekiln Canyon parking (grant funded), Kennedy Road staging area use permit • St. Joseph's Hill - implement trail construction and restoration funded by Caltrans oak mitigation project 9 4. Sierra AzuI OpIPSpace Preserve, Former Almaden Force Base, Mt. Umunhum 0 Complete the public review process to evaluate potential uses of the buildings and facilities resulting from the request for proposals process. 0 Research the requirements and cost for demolition of the buildings and restoration of the site. • Assist the Board in making a final determination regarding the disposition of the buildings and facilities. Other Projects and Activities 1. Continue the review and update of District signs, maps, and brochures to provide more complete and clear information to users. 2. Initiate other staging area and trail projects such as parking and/or restroom improvements at Fremont Older, Purisima, Windy Hill, and El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserves, and Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve; and Consigny and PacTel joint trail, Picchetti Ranch Area, Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, in accordance with Board Use and Management Plan recommendations. 3. Assist with research, planning, and approval process for potential sales of surplus property- 4. Continue efforts to organize, implement joint agency mitigation projects such as St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve oak mitigation or Ravenswood Open Space Preserve wetland restoration. 5. Continue the review of historic property lease terms to resolve issues of compliance and consistency with management objectives. 6. Investigate alternatives for sharing or transferring management responsibilities to agencies or organizations focused on historic preservation or interpretation. Provide summary of potential alternatives. 7. Implement Grant House interior improvements at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. S. Continue or initiate resource management projects at Pulgas Ridge, Skyline, Monte Bello, Purisima, Windy Hill, El Corte de Madera, Russian Ridge, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserves to remove invasive non-native vegetation, restore natives. 9. Support Operations Program by responding to specific use and management issues that arise during the year. 10 OPERATIONS PROGRAM Subprograms A. Field Operations B. Volunteer and Docent To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. Program Emphasis for 1995-1996 Continue to provide responsible stewardship of District lands. In accordance with trail use policies and guidelines, increase efforts in public education and volunteer participation. Increase the use of District lands and facilities as an environmental education resource. Traditional operations program activities such as ranger patrol, resource protection, and maintenance and construction responsibilities will continue to demand the majority of the program's resources. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Operations Manager Area Superintendents (2) Visitor Services Supervisor Support Services Supervisor Supervising Rangers (4) Docent Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator (one-half time) Secretary Rangers (12) Equipment Mechanic-Operator (1 currently; 1 additional proposed) Lead Open Space Technicians (2) Open Space Technicians (5) Seasonal Open Space Technicians (6 currently; additional seasonal hours proposed equivalent to 1 additional position) 11 1995-199� Field Operations Subprogram Qbjectivg To provide responsible stewardship of all District lands by furnishing those public safety, maintenance, and resource protection services necessary and appropriate for effective management of District lands. Key Projects 1. Operations Manual Update - Revise operations manual to include Open Space Technician, Lead Open Space Technician, and Equipment Mechanic-Operator positions. Update ranger sections to include new procedures not yet formally placed in document. Develop standing orders system to draft, review, and implement directives not included in the operations manual. 2. Special Use Policies - Develop draft special use policies for Board adoption. Work with the Use and Management Committee to develop draft. Concentrate on public agency and private non-profit special uses. 3. Deer Hollow Farm - Work closely with the County of Santa Clara and the City of Mountain View for funding and work with city staff to provide for the continued operation of Deer Hollow Farm. 4. Site Inspection System - Complete and implement site inspection procedures to insure pre-acquisition and regular inspection of District lands and public use facilities. Other Projeects and Activities i 1. Patrol a. Monitor trail use and related conflicts, and educate the visiting public on proper use of District preserves. b. Enforce District land use regulations by providing active ranger patrol and after hours call-out service, as well as implementing patrol agreements with other agencies. c. Respond to accidents and other emergencies occurring on District lands. d. Identify and mitigate potential hazards on open space preserves to provide public safety. e. Continue the implementation of Board-adopted trail use guidelines. f. Monitor special events, use permits, and resource protection related impacts on District lands. 12 f. Implement ranger bicycle patrol program. g. Implement program for the use of radar to enforce the speed limit on trails. 2. Maintenance and Construction a. Develop cost-effective methods of meeting site maintenance needs. b. Implement Use and Management Plan recommendations, as appropriate. c. Maintain lands, buildings, vehicles, and equipment to a safe and appropriate standard of appearance and utility. d. Provide supervision of volunteer projects, support enterprise subprogram field maintenance needs, and assist consultants and contractors with capital improvement projects as necessary. e. Implement resource management plans for specific sites, as appropriate. f. Improve public access and use through capital improvement projects, while protecting natural resources from the impact of public use. 3. Management and Administration a. Facilitate increased interaction between field staff, management team, and other staff. b. Administer employee residence program. c. Provide for safe access and site security by negotiating road maintenance and caretaker agreements. d. Coordinate management of District vehicles and equipment. e. Coordinate an occupational health and safety program for field operations. f. Coordinate ongoing training and skills enrichment for field staff. g. Implement computer-assisted maintenance management and special use permit system to improve efficiency. 13 1995-199 Volunteer and Docent Subprogram Qbjectiv To encourage active public participation in the maintenance, restoration, and protection of the District's natural resources, and provide cultural, historical, and environmental education opportunities to the public. ev Pr 'ects 1. Environmental Education - Expand the docent program to include a focused environmental education program for school children. Develop general environmental education guidelines and specific curriculum for use at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. 2. Daniels Nature Center - Work with planning staff to implement Phase I exhibits. Develop and set up seasonal and temporary displays. Continue to seek grant funding for exhibits and offer public programs at the nature center. Other Projects and Activities 1. Recruit and train docents and other volunteers, and provide public information about volunteer programs, projects, and events through quarterly newsletters. 2. Coordinate monthly volunteer service projects and short- and long-term special request volunteer projects. 3. Conduct a broad range of public interpretive programs on open space preserves, including developing a docent-led history and nature program at Picchetti Ranch. 4. Coordinate the volunteer trail patrol program, and provide ongoing training for trail patrol volunteers and docents. 5. Work with City of Mountain View staff to explore potential cooperative interpretive programs at Deer Hollow Farm. 6. Develop a crew leader training program for Preserve Partners volunteers. 14 PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM Subprograms A. General Public Information and Outreach B. Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will educate and make clearly visible to the public the purposes and actions of the District, and will actively encourage public communication and involvement in District activities. General Program Emphasis for 1995-1996 Provide District information to as wide a constituency as possible, focusing on geographic areas of the District that have previously not been reached; maximize District name recognition in all communities served and to all target audiences; maximize overall awareness of the District throughout the District's 16 cities and the unincorporated county areas. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Public Affairs Manager Public Affairs Assistant 15 1 9�5-199 General Public Information and Outreach Subprogram Objec iv To generate additional support among the general public for completing the greenbelt by increasing the positive perception and awareness of the District's mission, objectives, accomplishments, programs, and effective management of public lands and financial resources. Key Projects 1. Annual Report - Publish a District 1994-1995 Annual Report by May 31, 1995, followed by three regular issues of Open Space News. 2. Kids' Art of Open Space - Assuming a successful 1995 Kids' Art event (scheduled for March 1, 1995), schedule and coordinate the third annual event to take place no later than March 31, 1996. 3. Visitor Usage Survey - Implement a plan for accurately determining the number of visitors to District preserves, and their types of usage, based on a survey performed on-site at the preserves. 4. Public Event - Implement the Founders Commemoration event in May, 1995, and complete planning for a preserve "open house" or other major public event to take place early in the 1996-1997 fiscal year. Other Projects and Activities 1. Continually collect information on updates, corrections, or enhancements to the Visitors' Map that will be used when the map is reprinted, possibly in fiscal year 1996-1997. 2. Conduct at least one direct mailing to chamber of commerce members within the District, and at least one insert of District information in chamber of commerce newsletters; undertake other means of reaching chamber of commerce members with District information, such as a site tour. 3. Maximize regular media coverage of District activities and accomplishments. 4. Continue updating, producing, and distributing site maps, brochures and other collateral materials as needed, to include the Lands at Risk map being prepared in conjunction with the planning program. 5. Maximize awareness of the District through community presentations and displays. 6. Utilize a variety of methods for distributing District materials such as city newsletter inserts, local recreation program guides, property tax or utility bill inserts, and various direct mail strategies. 16 7. Continue to -,ize corporate channels of information distribution. 8. Continue providing public affairs services to other programs, i.e., attendance and input at meetings, press releases, flyers, displays, trail use guidelines support, mapping, etc. 9. Work with Board members to produce materials describing the historical aspect of preserves. 10. Use all public affairs methods to continue creating a public distinction between the District and POST, park districts, and other agencies. 11. Make presentations available to high school civics and/or environmental classes. 12. Implement one special community information meeting in a selected area of the District, as a test to determine if future information meetings will be scheduled. 13. Continue to make District information available via various computer networks, such as Internet and Virtual Valley. 14. Continue to update and expand the District's newsletter mailing list. 17 1995-199 Legislative. Funding. and Organizational Relations Subprogram Qbjecti To carry out the high priority elements of the District's legislative plan and to inform other public agencies and private organizations about the District's activities and goals. Key Projects 1. Lobbying Efforts - Work with the general manager and the District's Sacramento lobbyist to preserve current and future funding for the District, and to carry out elements of the District's legislative plan. 2. Protection Of District Funding - Work with East Bay Regional Park District to provide for long-term protection of District funding, including possible modification of appropriate Public Resources Code sections. 3. Additional Funding - Work with the Bay Area Open Space Council, the Planning and Conservation League, and others to develop and support potential regional funding mechanisms, and continue to research and assess other potential funding ideas and mechanisms. Other Projects and Activities 1. Work with legislators, legislative committees, state and federal administrators, other agencies, private organizations and interested citizens for information and action regarding state legislation and specific local issues. 2. Support state or local legislation which will benefit the District. 3. Provide support and services for specific District projects such as grant applications, Mt. Umunhum clean-up project, etc. 4. Maintain contact with other organizations and agencies and encourage them to assist the public in differentiating between agencies, and for the exchange of information, cooperation on special projects and participation in special events such as conferences and seminars, to keep the District informed of current issues. 5. Provide District information to candidates in any 1995 elections, and set up information meetings with candidates as need is determined. 6. Continue to provide staff support to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee, and work as needed to develop District positions on and involvement in statewide open space issues. 7. Continue making presentations to city councils, planning commissions, and parks and recreation commissions of the cities within the District. 18 8. Provide a District presence in key legislative activities, meetings, and conferences in Sacramento, through CPRS, PCL, or with the District's legislative advocate. 9. Coordinate with the administration program to implement joint meetings with county parks and recreation commissions. 10. Continue to work with San Mateo County on the possibilities for alternative funding for parks and recreation. 11. Support the establishment of a District Friends of Open Space group that may be the focal point of a future funding campaign. 19 ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The staff of the District will administer the affairs of the District on behalf of the public so as to maximize accomplishment of the goals of the District within existing financial and other constraints. General Program Emphasis for 1995-1996 Instill vision and provide leadership to foster staff participation and activities to carry out the District's short and long-term goals and objectives. Maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency in light of limited funding. Focus efforts on working with the Planning Department, all staff, and the Board in development of the Regional Open Space Plan. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) General Manager Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer) Controller (one-quarter time) Administrative Services Manager/District Clerk Administrative Analyst Office Manager/Secretary to the General Manager Accounting Specialist Secretary Receptionist (one-half time; additional regular or temporary hours proposed to fill on equivalent of full-time basis) 20 1995-199 Administration Proaram, Qbjecti : To provide overall coordination, direction, and administrative base for all District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's policies and directives, to implement the Strategic Plan, and to maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency. Kcy Projects 1. District Funding - Work to preserve current and future state funding for the District. Continue to provide multi-year information/scenarios on District's long-term finances and to address the need to rely on the availability of grant funds for major development projects. 2. Human Resources - Carry out District's personnel and labor relations functions. Enhance organizational effectiveness through increased communications, staff meetings, retreats, workshops, training seminars, and team building activities. 3. Joint Meetings - Coordinate joint meetings with the Board of Directors and the Park and Recreation Commissioners of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties to discuss topics of mutual interest in each county. Hold joint meetings with key parks and recreation department staff at San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties to facilitate interagency cooperation and communication. 4. Regional Open Space Plan - Work with the Board of Directors, Planning Program, and all District staff to prepare a plan providing a clearer vision for the future of the District. Other Projects and Activities 1. Continue to build and refine a management team approach for overall management of the District's activities. 2. Provide financial management and accounting, including investment of temporarily idle funds, and general legal support to other programs as necessary. 3. Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by State law, promote District's safety program, and oversee coordination of equipment/infrastructure needs at main office. 4. Update Action Plan; prepare, monitor and revise, as necessary annual budget; coordinate program evaluations for Action Plan progress; coordinate preparation and distribution of all materials for Board's regular and special meetings. 5. Involve Board of Directors in planning of the annual special Board meeting to be held as part of Board's Good Neighbor Policy. 21 6. Refine and implement a comprehensive risk management program, including a formalized site inspection process. 22 Open space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-16 Meeting 95-02 January 25, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Docent Training Fee GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the following fees for docent training: $25 for spring training and up to $15 for fall training. DISCUSSION The District offers a nine-week training course for docents in the spring. The course is taught by staff, docents, and experts in geology, botany, Native American culture, zoology, and interpretation. We will also offer a new four- to five-week training course for nature center docents this fall. In the past, m f r instructors n i p any o our structo s donated their time. However, it has become increasingly difficult to find good instructors who are willing or able to do this, since man of them depend on teaching for their livelihood. To maintain our high-quality Y Pe g program, we now pay all of our trainers. The cost of spring docent training, based on 20 participants, is about $45 per person including instruction and training materials. After the initial training is complete, the District provides each docent with a handbook, T-shirt, name tag, and ongoing enrichment-training sessions. Docents are asked for a commitment to volunteer for at least eight activities for a minimum of one year. Charging a $25 fee for docent training will cover about one-half of our spring training costs. It may also increase the trainee's commitment to the docent program. Some participants attend classes sporadically, or take advantage of the free training without volunteering. We do not plan to charge a fee for ongoing enrichment training sessions,,which cost the District $500 to $800 annually. Providing these sessions is one of several ways the District acknowledges the docents' contributions. Enrichment training sessions are offered about six times per year and are open to all active docents and docents-in-training. The docents provide a tremendous service to the District and the public. It is essential that we provide these District representatives with the best training possible. Similar classes offered through colleges, community services departments, museums, and other organizations usually involve a fee. A short survey of the fees other organizations charge for docent training and the interpretive programs they offer is attached to this report. 330 Distel Circle « Los Altos, California 94022-1404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 # FAX: 415-691-0485 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Ieena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit R-95-16 Page 2 The recommended fee of$25 for spring training is less than most of the organizations surveyed. It is unlikely that this amount will be a financial hardship for prospective docents. However, if someone cannot afford to pay the fee, the District will provide a scholarship. During an informal survey of docents-in-training, no one objected to the idea of charging a fee. Some people wondered why we didn't charge a fee already; others commented that the training they received was worth paying for. Staff has not yet determined the cost of the fall docent training course. However, because it will be a short course taught mostly by staff and requiring fewer paid instructors, we do not anticipate charging a fee of more than $15. The Administration and Budget Committee discussed this proposal at its January 19 meeting. The committee supports charging a nominal fee to ensure the quality of our docent training program, to help cover the increased cost of training new docents, and to intstill a sense of commitment in the participants. Prepared by: Carleen Bruins, Visitor Services Supervisor Contact person: same as above SUMMARY OF FEES CHARGED FOR DOCENT TRAINING AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS _. A enc >Len t}x of Trainin < Train Fee Pxp m. ee> onnmertt Deer Hollow Farm 4 classes none* $10-$40 per hour *instructors are city staff East Bay Regional Parks - 12 weeks $35 $45 per hr.* *fee for groups outside of Sunol Wilderness District only Environmental Volunteers 14 weeks** $60 $851, $702, 1 hr. classroom & 2 hr. field $503 trips,l'h hr. classroom2, 1 hr. classroom3. Filoli 10 weeks none $4 per person house and garden tour is $8 per person Oakland Museum 18 months $100 $10 for up to 35, $25 for non-resident group $2 per adult Effie Yeaw Nature Center 8 weeks $50 $40 (Sacramento) Youth Science Institute n/a n/a $8 members 4-hr. Science Safaris (use paid teachers) $10 non-member ($50 per hr. for schools) i Coyote Point Museum 18 weeks up to $110* $45 for 10 to 40; *five different courses available plus $20 $35 each membership additional group ** Environmental Volunteers also conducts several month-long -specialized trainings.11 The training is focused on a specific subject area and includes four lectures and one field trip. The fee is $20. Claims No. 95-02 Meeting 95-02 � Omba Jan. 25. 1095 K8|OPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7018 88.67 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service 7019 13'925.00 Anchor Fence Company Fence Construction 7020 201.10 AT&T Telephone Service 7021 510.44 Bay Hydraulics, Inc. Equipment Repairs 7022 3'250.00 Curtis Becker Construction Construction--Nature Center 7023 247.46 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7034 158.78 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. Resource Documents 7026 223.00 Bi||'mTnvvinQ 8' Recovery Towing Service 7026 167.53 BT K & DRedwood Office Supplies 7027 86.60 Ca||o Sign Company Signs 7028 133.01 California Water Service Company Water Service 7028 3'304.50 Chicago Title Insurance Company Escrow and Title Fees � 7030 53.10 C|urk'm Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts 7031 92.11 8hmn/| Cochran Private Vehicle Expense 7032 248.00 ° Annette Coleman Reim bursarnmnt-VVindovxaInstalled 7033 71.43 Consolidated Plastics Company, Inc. Door Mats--Nature Center � 7034 2'148.84 Corporate Environments Furniture � 7035 1'110.92 Design Concepts Design, Typesetting and Production 7038 1'500.00 Dugan Associates Soil Sampling and Report 7037 43.75 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail � 7038 3'889.00 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent Fees 7039 36.62 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys and Locks 7040 15.28 Gorden|and Power Equipment Equipment Repair 7041 90.33 K8oryGundert Private Vehicle Expense � 7042 344.19 Home Depot Field Supplies � 7043 57.60 Jobs Available Advertisement 7044 56.18 Matthew Ken Reim bunaennent-Re|d Supplies 7045 111.60 Lob Safety Supply Inc. Field Supplies � 7048 58.46 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock � 7047 832.70 JunoLeg|ar Geology Report 7048 1.192.50 Levinson Associates Training 7049 150.00 Kenneth K8i||e/ Reim burammnont-Treinin0 7050 717.90 K8inton'm Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 7051 176.00 Mountain View Chamber nfCommerce Reg|otrabnn-BuoinaaaExpo 7052 28.00 National Notary Association Subscription 7053 317.35 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 7054 34'000.00 Orrick' Herrington 8/ Sutcliffe Legal Services-95 Note |omuo 7055 1'152.61 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7056 100.00 PIERS Environmental Services Environmental Audit 7057 59.93 Pi|ornitooQuarry Base Rock 7058 16.20 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Maintenance Agreement 7059 2'000.00 Postage byPhone Postage 7060 1,131.19 Quicksilver Printing Printing 7061 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service ° Urgent check issued on January 11, 1886. Page � Claimn95-O Meeting 95-02 Date: Jon. 25. 1986 K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7062 21,660.83 Rea room Facilities Ren nooma 7063 1'292.67 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance /& Repairs 7064 12.99 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs 7065 98.78 Safety 0een Solvent Tank Service 7066 13'758.73 County of San Mateo Son Mateo Election Costs 7087 98.00 Service byMedallion Janitorial Services 7068 313.74 Shell Oil Company Fuel 7069 89.00 SkiUpmth, Inc. Seminar Registration--M. Smith � 7070 282.80 Smith Equipment Company Tractor Repair 7071 4'583.68 Jane 3oho|o Consulting Services--Nature Center 7072 695.00 The Special D|oLdot Board Management Registration--Mary Davey � Institute Telephone Son/ice 7073 25.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Audiograrn 7074 1,239.47 T*ator& Etc. Computerized Map Changes � 7075 112.73 Tranaoonn Vehicle Spotlight Replacement � 7076 32.47 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 7077 320.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Report 7078 4.33 West Publishing Company Resource Documents 7079 380.22 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense � 7080 39.24 Yanjbind Equipment Sales Equipment Repairs Page 2 � � � Claims No. Q5-O2 mm�. �m� K8eetinOB5-O2 � Date: Jan. 26 1995 � REVISED K8|[}pEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 7018 88.67 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service 7019 13'825.00 Anchor Fence Company Fence Construction 7020 201.10 AT&T Telephone Service 7021 510.44 Bay Hydraulics, Inc. Equipment Repairs 7023 3'250.00 Curtis Becker Construction Construction--Nature Center � 7023 347'48 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7024 159.78 Matthew Bender 0kCompany, Inc. Resource Documents 7025 233.00 8|||'o Towing 0' Recovery Towing Service 7028 167.53 BTK §kDRedwood Office Supplies 7027 88.60 Ca||o Sign Company Signs 7028 133.01 California Water Service Company Water Service 7039 3,3O4.50 Chicago Title Insurance CornpenV Emcroxvand Title Fees 7030 53.10 C|ark'sAuto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts � 7031 92.11 Sheryl Cochran Private Vehicle Expense � 7032 348.00 ° Annette Coleman Reim buraenment-VVindovvmInstalled 7033 71.43 Consolidated Plastics Company, Inc. Door K8atm-NotureCenter 7034 2'146.84 Corporate Environments Furniture 7035 1'110.92 Design Concepts Design, Typesetting and Production � 7036 1'500.00 Dugan Associates Soil Sampling and Report 7037 43.75 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail -038 3'869.00 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent Fees 038 36.82 Foster Bros. Security Gynterna. Inc. Keys and Locks 7040 15.26 Gerden|ond Power Equipment Equipment Repair 7041 06.33 K8aryGundert Private Vehicle Expense 7042 344.19 Horne Depot Field Supplies 7043 57.80 Jobs Available Advertisement 7044 66.18 K8euhmvx Kan Reimbursement--Field Supplies 7045 111.80 Lab Safety Supply Inc. Field Supplies 7046 58.46 Langley Hill Quarry 8ome Rock 7047 832.70 JuneLeA|mr Geology Report 7048 1'193.50 Levinson Associates Training � 7049 150.00 Kenneth Miller Reim bu,nemnent-'Tnaining � 7050 717.90 &1intnn'o Lumber 8kSupply Field Supplies 7051 175.00 Mountain View Chamber ofCommerce Reg ietmtion-BueinaemExpo 7052 26.00 National Notary Association Subscription 7053 317.35 C),ohord Supply Hardware Field Supplies � � 7054 34'000.00 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Services-85 Note |aaum � 7055 1'152.61 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7056 100.00 PIERS Environmental Services Environmental Audit 7057 59.83 Pi|ano|toa [>uurry Base Rock � 7058 18.20 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Maintenance Agreement 7059 2'000.00 Postage byPhone Postage 7080 1'131.18 [1u|ohai|vor Printing Printing 7061 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service ° Urgent check issued on January 11, 1985. Page ClaimsB5-00 � K8eetinU9G-O2 Date: Jan. 25. 1995 REVISED K8|DPEN|N8UU\REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7063 1'292.57 Rmy'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance 8bRepairs 7064 12.99 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs 7065 98.78 Safmty0een Solvent Tank Service 7066 13'758.73 County ofSan Mateo San yWetmo Election Costs 7087 98.00 Service by Medallion Janitorial Services 7068 213.74 Shell Oil Company Fuel 7068 88.00 3ki||poth. Inc. 8anninmr Registration--M. Smith � 7070 282.80 Smith Equipment Company Tractor Repair 7071 4'503.66 JenaSoka|e Consulting Services--Nature Center 7072 695.00 The Special District Board K8onmQernent Registration--Mary Davey Institute Telephone Service 7073 35.00 Sunnyvale Medical Clinic Audiogremn � 7074 1'238.47 Teater& Etc. Computerized Map Changes � 7075 112.73 Trannoorn Vehicle Spotlight Replacement 7076 32.47 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 7077 320.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Report 7078 4.33 West Publishing Company Resource Documents 7078 380.22 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 7080 39.24 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Repairs -081 53.64 State Board ofEqualization Asbestos Disposal Fee .082 277'00 Peter Petri Consulting Services-Q|S Research 7083 209'08 Petty Cash Local and Out'of'Toxvn Meeting Expense Field and Office Supplies, Docent and Volunteer Expenses, K8opm, Film and Private Vehicle Expense Page 2 � � Open Space ------------------------- mow. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Batton, General Manager" DATE: January 20, 1995 SUBJECT: FYI 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Jean Rusmore 36 Berencla Way Portola Valley, CA 94028 January 10, 1994 Lynda Green, Real Property Agent County Manager's Office County of San Mateo County Government Center Redwood City,CA 94063 Dear Ms.Green, RE: Vacation (Abandonment) of various roads in the La Honda Area(Vac.N.076R) It has come to my attention that San Mateo County has been asked to abandon certain roads on the west side of Skyline Boulevard in the area where trails are proposed to connect county,state,and federal parks. I am writing to ask you not to abandon these roads until the County Trails Advisory Committee,the San Mateo County Horsemen's Assn.and the various other public agencies have the opportunity to review the road's alignment. VA-dle these long-held county roads may not be needed for motorized traffic,they have been used for many years by hikers and equestrians to travel between the Skyline ridge and the coast and between various public lands and they should be retained for such use. Thank you very much for bringing this proposed abandonment to the attention of nearby residents. In the future,I hope that you will give the various trails committees the opportunity to examine other such roads for use by non-motorized travel. Sincerely, ean Rusmore,Co-author, Peninsula Trails South Bay Trails cc: Craig Britten,MROSD San Mateo County Trails Advisory Committee 10 December 1994 721 Stewart Street Boulder Crock, CA 95006 Board of Directors of Special Districts Subject: Cass Steinkopff's Candidacy for Delegate to LAFCO Dear Board Members: I am a candidate running for Delegate to LAFCO. Many of you do not know me so I would like to introduce myself and tell you a little about my philosophy and policies. I have an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and Commerce and a graduate degree in Meteorology and Urban and Regional Planning. I work at Lockheed Missile and Space Company developing new concepts in the Space Program. I also have my own consulting business. After 9 years on the San Lorenzo Valley Water Board, I have just been re-elected to another 4 years. I am proud to say that the SLV Water District is fiscally and physically stable. We have just completed a $3 million treatment plant and pipeline with no increase in rates. We have been able to refrain from depleting the aquifer by using surface water from stream diversions in the winter months. We are responsible managers of the water resources and the environment. In this week's Valley Press the headlines screamed, "SUPER AGENCY PROPOSED FOR AQUIFER'S MANAGEMENT" There is a threat by the County and State to enforce a Super Agency to control water in Santa Cruz n fee Speculation out similar County and charge the Water Districts a"pumping f '. S latio is that it would be si tar to the Pajaro Valley Management Agency which has elected to charge a pumping tax. I do not like this threat/ I feel that we are responsible managers of the water resources and the environment. We have been working cooperatively with the Scotts Valley and Lompico Water Districts for the good of the people and the water resources. We do this at no extra cost and we are very familiar with the water problems in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I feel that the Special Districts are acutely aware and familiar with the unique needs of their respective customers and thus can address these needs in a prompt and cost efficient manner. To add more layers of government and/or combine local districts is taking away the knowledge,dedication,and concern of the people. However,there are times when consolidation makes sense such as when a specific District cannot adequately support their constituents. I think each case must be looked at individually and the will of the people must be followed I supported the Fire Districts'bid to remain as local volunteer districts. I know that my neighbors who are volunteer firemen are dedicated to stop fires in our neighborhood. I understand the reason the fire districts are considering ambulance service. With the decrease in tax dollars there is a threat that the fire districts will have to cut back on their service. if they can provide medical as well as fire service with their present staff level, they will have sufficient funding to maintain their first response capability. With Santa Clara County's private ambulance service it costs the patient F $600-$1000 for a single ambulance call. If the local fire department is there as the first response,why not let them do the transport? The Park,Recreation and School Districts in my area have a new Joint Powers Agreement that taxes us to ran the new agency. The tax is not large,but the agency was set up without the concurrence of the residents. Now there is a costly lawsuit that will use up the tax money and the children will not benefit from the agency. If this was done with the cooperation of the people,there would not have been the problems. These are just examples of concerns of Special Districts. I realize that I do not know each district's specific problems,but I am willing to learn and am dedicated to represent the people as I have been doing for the last 9 years. I welcome your vote for delegate to LAFCO. This is an important opportunity for us,the people,to be represented in the public and governmental planning process. Thank you. Yours trucly Cass Steinkopff,Director San Lorenzo Valley Water Board r— Open Spac( MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: January 25, 1995 SUBJECT: FYI 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com OD Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton t Open Spact January 25, 1995 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Morton Miller, President San Francisco Public Utilities Commission City Hall 400 Van Ness Avenue, Room #287 San Francisco, CA 94102 RE: Preferred Alternatives, San Francisco Watershed Management Plans Dear Mr. Morton: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would like to comment on the proposed Preferred Alternative. We commend the SFPUC for the effort and investment it is making to prepare these comprehensive watershed management plans. All citizens of the region will ultimately benefit from this process. However, the Preferred Alternative should present more detail regarding regional and local trail connections. Clarity about these issues is important because they are the most widely desired form of new public access, and are the form of access that is most likely to be feasible without significant environmental impact. Some background about the District and its interests is in order to qualify our comments. The District is an independent government agency, formed by voter initiative under the State Resources Code to acquire and manage open space lands on the San Francisco peninsula. District boundaries extend from San Carlos in the north to Los Gatos in the south and are coterminous with the southern boundary of San Francisco's peninsula watershed lands. Funding for the District comes from a small share of local property taxes. Over the past 22 years, the District has acquired over 37,000 acres, contained in 23 preserves in Southern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Clara County. The District owns and manages preserves to the east and west of the peninsula watershed lands; the 293 acre Pulgas Ridge Preserve east of I-280 and the 2,633 acre Purisima Creek Preserve west of Skyline Boulevard. The District's policy is to protect and restore these preserves in as natural a state as possible, while providing for low-intensity public use, primarily trails. The District has made a major investment and committment to completing the regionally-adopted Bay Area Ridge Trail segments which pass through its boundaries. The District also contributed substantial funding toward the purchase of the adjacent San Mateo County Edgewood Park and the Phleger Estate, now owned by the National Park Service. Our interest in the Preferred Alternative and the subsequent EIR focuses on an inadequate assessment of the potential for access to the watershed lands for the Bay Area Ridge Trail and some local connecting trails. From our own experience, we know that such trails can be designed, constructed, and managed to eliminate significant impact on environmental resources. Given the freeways, highways, roads, trails, overlooks, golf course, and other public access facilities existing in the watershed, and the fact that the 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Page 2 January 24, 1995 purest source of water going into the reservoir is from a watershed in Yosemite National Park in which hiking and camping already occurs, carefully sited and managed trails should be seriously considered. The regionally-adopted Bay Area Ridge Trail is being implemented around the bay by many agencies, many of which face the same challenges and concerns that you face in watershed management. Actively trying to find a way to meet this objective in the context of the Watershed Management Plan would show that San Francisco is a leader among regional agencies assuring that all individuals have the opportunity to experience the magnificent heritage provided by these protected lands. We are concerned about the vagueness of the statement in the Preferred Alternative that, "Addition of new trails in zones of lesser vulnerability and risk will be considered". We would like to see consideration given to site-specific trail alternatives included in the plan so they can later be addressed in the EIR. Since this process began, we have encouraged the Water Department to work with local agencies to incorporate this approach into the planning process. This would include examination of the preferred Bay Area Ridge Trail alignment along existing rocked all-weather service roads on Cahill and Fifield Ridges, and examination of potential connections to existing and proposed local trails. We would be happy to meet with the planning team to relate our knowledge, experience, and ideas regarding trail planning and management. We can demonstrate that the use of such proposed trails will not parallel the type or extent of use that is experienced on Sawyer Camp Trail. There are many methods for controlling access to the trails, sharing management responsibilities, and improving the awareness of the users so that this access is not a burden to the watershed managers or on the environment. To offer people the opportunity to experience these magnificent natural lands with a sense of quiet and isolation, rather than only through the windshield of a moving car or along the edge of a developed area, will make a difference in the way we think about the place we live and how we care for it in the long-term. Sincerely, C ritton Gen Manager LCB/dw cc: MROSD Board of Directors Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Open Spac* MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 25, 1995 Honorable Patrick O'Laughlin Mayor,Town of Los Gatos Los Gatos Town Hall 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95032 Dear Mayor O'Laughlin: As you know,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District shares a number of important open space issues with the Town of Los Gatos. Overall, the District's relationship with the Town has been very positive, and I would like to ensure that lines of communication and information remain open and clear. May I suggest that a short District presentation to the Town Council be agendized to provide an overview of the District, and bring the council members up-to-date on our activities, objectives, and challenges for the future. The entire presentation, including a short slide show, will take less than 10 minutes of the Council's time, and will provide.an opportunity for any questions about District activities that members may have. If you are amenable to agendizing this item, I would like to suggest one of the two following dates for the presentation: Monday, February 6 or Monday, March 6. Please have your staff contact Malcolm Smith of the District at(415) 691-1200 to make arrangements. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to bringing District information to the Town Council, and to answering any questions you may have. Sin el , P` emens, President Bd d of Directors PS/mcs cc: Craig Britton Malcolm Smith 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Open Spac, 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 24, 1995 Gerald Metal, Executive Director Planning and Conservation League 926 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Gerry: Like you,we continue to look for funding options that may be utilized to augment'funding for open space preservation. With the existing two-thirds voter requirement for any new tax funding, and the very real threat of that same requirement for benefit assessments being imposed by the legislature(or the voters)as soon as 1996;our options seem very limited. The fact of the matter is that many boards and councils are reluctant to impose a benefit assessment district under the current political climate anyway,although some local tax critics in our area have said that a ballot mailed directly to property owners might be palatable. The District feels that the key to any significant new statewide or regional funding is through PCL,and that the mechanism with the most likelihood of success is another state bond act for parks and recreation. Even in light of the loss of Calpaw,we feel that a smaller bond measure would have a greater chance of success. I'm in receipt of your letter outlining the basics of a tax credit mechanism,but I'm not sure of its viability and I'm wondering if you are also working on other fronts for 1996, such as a bond measure. As you know,discussions of some kind of a regional bond act to fund projects within the nine Bay Area counties are taking place in sectors such as the Bay Area Open Space Council.You mentioned in your October 7 letter to me that a JPA of some sort may have a level of appeal, but with the reluctance of local government bodies to impose a benefit assessment, and the certainty of legal challenges in any event, I'm not sure that would be feasible. Instead, is there some way of doing a statewide bond measure,perhaps with a parks and recreation focus in northern California and a youth-at-risk/gang prevention focus in southern California, and be able to somehow"fractionalized"the funding along those lines?Or,would a regional sales tax to fund a Bay Area JPA, conservancy, or some other receptacle be feasible? Should these ideas get past the brainstorming stage,I would hope that PCL could assist in their formulation. I'm also interested in any update or progress on the motor vehicle registration tax toward maintenance and operation that was previously proposed. I'd like to set up a meeting with you in the next month or so to discuss these items,and to bring you up to date on our thinking. J ncerely, i L. g ritton General Manager LCB/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD J. Woodbury, Bay Area Open Space Council 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 40 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 24, 1995 Mr. Patrick Sanchez Director - Parks and Recreation Division Environmental Services Agency County of San Mateo 590 Hamilton Street, 4th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 Dear Patrick: At their January 11 meeting, my Board selected Thursday, May 4 as the best date for their joint meeting with the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission. Since San Mateo County hosted our initial meeting, I'd like to propose that the District host this next meeting at our administration office in Las Altos. The meeting could be held in our Board room, which is larger than the room we met in at our first meeting, and we could use our large wall map to point out various District and San Mateo County preserves and parks. Agenda topics for the meeting could include: bicycle speed limits and enforcement; alternative funding for parks and open space; Edgewood County Park planning; Bay Area Ridge and San Francisco watershed trail concerns; and informational reports on items of potential mutual interest. In addition, if they are still "hot" topics at the time of the joint meeting, we may want to include discussion of the abandonment of various county roads in the La Honda area and the San Francisco Water Department's Hetch Hetchy pipeline repair project. I'll give you a call in a couple weeks to set up a meeting time for us to work on the meeting's agenda and make a decision on the location of the meeting. incerely� L. g Britton General Manager cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®netcom.com 19 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton _I Open Spaco MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith January 20, 1995 Public Affairs Manager (415)691-1200 Storms Cause Trail Closures In Open Space District Los Altos, CA--The recent spate of heavy storms in the area has resulted in a number of damaged trails, washed-out culverts, and downed trees on many of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's 23 open space preserves. The damage in some areas was enough to cause the closure of affected trails, requiring weeks of repair to bring them back up to District standards for public use. The Open Space District field staff was hard at work even as the storms were in full-swing, and their diligence and skill helped to maintain other threatened trails, quickly clear fallen trees, and prevent even more damage and other possible trail closures. It is uncertain when the closed trails will be re- opened, but field staff is proceeding with haste to minimize the trail closure period. One of the most significant closures is in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, where a portion of the popular Canyon Trail is closed in the vicinity of Upper Stevens Canyon Road and the Table Mountain trail due to a mudslide. This closure prohibits a popular loop often used by bicyclists. Elsewhere, the new Canyon View trail at the Picchetti Ranch area of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is entirely closed because of a washed-out section;the Upper Wildcat trail in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve is closed from the Wildcat Loop intersection to the High Meadow Trail intersection due to a mudslide; the new Jones Road trail, only recently re-built and re-opened, is closed for 3110 of a mile from Novitiate Park in Los Gatos to its intersection with the Flume trail; and the Limekiln trail (known to some as the"overgrown"trail) is closed at Alma Bridge Road adjacent to Lexington Reservoir, due to a major mudslides. In addition, the County's Alma Bridge Road is closed at both Route 17 and at Soda Springs Road because of slides and undermining. m0m) 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 e E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com S Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton 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 37,000 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 fourthWednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices. Open Spaco --------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith January 20, 1995 Public Affairs Manager (415)691-1200 Open Space District Completes $ 6 Million Contribution Toward Phleger Acquisition Los Altos, CA -- At its meeting of January 11, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District authorized a payment of$3 million toward the National Park Service's acquisition of the former Phleger property in San Mateo County, making the District's contribution a total of$6 million. The long sought-after land is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), and helps to connect more than 56 square miles of open space land managed by the District, the GGNRA, San Mateo County, and the San.Francisco Watershed. Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST)was the catalyst behind the acquisition, securing local funding from private donors, as well as championing the allocation of over$10 million in federal funds. The entire project is an outstanding example of a regional cooperative public/private effort involving government agencies,private non-profit organizations, and the many citizens of the area who contributed endless time, energy, and funds toward this acquisition. 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 37,000 acres-of diverse open space and manages 23 open space preserves. (more) 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 •0 E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com is Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton 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. California State Park Rangers Association P 0 Box 292010 Sacramento, CA 95829-2010 California Parks Conference Sponsored by PRAC SPPOAC LCSPNO I CSPMSA CSPRA Conference March 6-10, 1995 ASPS CSPRA 1ruesday, March 7, 1995 1600-1650 Trail Conflicts Thin Lausten and Ken Miller are both rangers with Mid-Peninsula Open Space District. They will be discussing how they have responded to trail conflicts by Instituting a mul- tifaceted program that involves District stall": volun- teers, and private organizations. JAM. 20 95 (FA I) 1 0:5 2 13Al' AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL 415 391 2649 PAGE. 1 f _. BAY AREA RILIGE TRAIL raC0UNCIL 311 CALIFORNIA STREET.SUITE 5.10 SAN FRANCISM CALIFCRNIA 94t04 January 20,1995 Craig Britton General Manager Mi dpeninsula Regional Open Space District Dear Mr.Brittor(: Your presence at the meeting will be nwst important for dernorlstrating!o the Mayor the regional value other public entities place on it*Bay Area Ridge Trail project.Thank you for your help today. I am faxing you the purpose and talking paints of the meting today..Before the meeting III have a final agenda for the n*etin&rm also faxing you a two page memorandum that responds to the SFW `s three main conowns raised over trail management. CITY PARTICIPANTS Mayor Frank Jordan Jim Ross,Staff,Office of the Mayor Morton Miller,President of the PUC,(He may or may not attend.) BARTC REPRESENTATIVES Michael Alexander,SPUR Board Member,Presidio Planning Task Farce for Sierra Club Felix Smith,Ph.D.,San Francisco Hiking Club President Fete i indfors,Attorney Dads I Jndf m,Board Member,My,Area Ridge Trail Council Cmig Britten,General Manager,Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 5f trEala,Trail Specialist Bast Bay Regional Park District Mau ONaill,Superintendent,Gahm Gate National Recreation Area t}eWs Hiutw Trail Associate,Bay Area Ridge Trail.Council Given the limited 30 minutes,only the names underlined will speak at any length.My role is to introduce everyone and outline our request Others will make the main paints of our position. OVERALL PURPOSE OF MEETING 1 1.To communicate that the issues of fire,water quality,and trail mamgleme nt can all be addressed with little or no impact to the SFWD watershed land or the City of San Francisco. 2.To communicate the regional cooperation of public agencies,special districts,and cities in the Ridge Trail project and the importance these agencies see in how it benefits the public. 3.To communicate the social and political of such a trail. l� _ /udNE (415) 391-0697 PAx (05) 391-2649 f(AINNt tlk KgsNd N9A' JAN. 2b ' 95 (I'R I) 1 G:5 3 BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL 415 391 2649 PAGE. 2 OUR REQUEST We want the recommended"preferred alternative"(which is Alternative B)to include the policy:' individual access will be allowed on internal fire roads with a permit"'Ifiia policy was in the:initial Alternative B proposed in june.t9%. Bssed on the natural resource analysis of the watershed,we propose that the Ridge Trail be roused along the existing rocked service roads on Fifield and.Cahill Midges.SFWD service vehicles regularly used these roads today. + MAIN TALKING PCIINTS 1.What is Bay Area Ridge Trail 2.Watershed Management •hire danger will not increase:Fires start along roads and parking lots. •Water quality will not be compromised. •Erosion will not increase. 3.Trail Management • support some form of mane access.Perha a t system. We Ps p'� lit • Tl m agmcim have all offered to negotiate a management agreement for the tram. • > BRPD has trail management agreement in Alameda Courtly on Uhk)c*Trail.San Mateo Parks has agreement on Sawyer Camp Trail. 4.Who cooperates in the project? •Agencies throughout nine county region support the,project including EBMUD and MMWD. •What organizations and entities support the project. 5.Who benefits? 6.This is an opportunity for San Fraisci o to take a leadership role invompleting a iQ mile gap in the Ridge Trail. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. peter Bluhon Trail Associate Save-the-Redwoods League 41 4- 14 114 S MF.STREET,ROOM 60 SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 0 8 SAN.O S 5, 9 3 77 � , YEARS TELEPHONE (415)362-2352 • FACSIMILE(415)362-7017 7•� 19i8-i99S Q ycTHe a�10 OFFICERS BRUCE S.HOWARD,President R.A.L.MENZIES, Vice President WILLIAM P.WENTWORTH,Treasurer RICHARD C.OTTER,Assistant Treasurer January 19, 1995 JOHN B.DEWITT,Secretary and Executtoe Director MARY A.ANGLE-FRANZINI, Assistant Secretary ROBERT W.JASPERSON, Vice President fienerat Counsel Mr. L. Craig Britton, General Manager HowwAoWOUNCYALLEx Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District CARL A.ANDERSON 330 Distel Circle MRS,GUILFORD C,BABCOCK GEORGE BREMSER,JR. Los Altos, California 94022 DYKE BROWN ALLEN L.CHICKERING NORMAN M.CHRISTENSEN ROBERT E.CONNICK Dear Craig: Wi LILAM A.CROFT CHARLES F.DALY CHARLES H.DANA PETE DANGERMOND I was pleased to see you at the beautiful dinner in my honor •SANDRAJ.DENNY SANDRADONNELL_FAGGIOLI hosted by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. **MRS.FRANCIS P.FARM°HAR PETER FARQUHAR I appreciate your long time friendship, Craig, and thank you ERIC R.GERSTUNG BEN C.GERWICK R. for helping make this event a day I shall always remember. ,l P 9 Y Y {{,AMES P.GILLIGAN !.CHARD N.GOLDMAN MRS. RTM.WILLIAM OSVENO When you find more Redwoods that need protection in the GILBEAT M.GROSV ENOR •MARL EDWA GRUBB EARL P.HANSON district be sure to let us know. We want to help whenever ' JACK F.HARPER GAavLP.HASKIxs We Can. WILLIAM RHODES HERVEY,JR. CHARLES A.HOLLOWAY BRUCES. HOWARD With warm regards and good wishes for continuing success. •BRUce S.HOWARD g g g PAUL HALL NICHOLAS KENr DORIS F.LEONARD may/ WILLIAMJ.LIBBY Sincee , NORMAN B.DVERMORL',JR. JJ MRS.DONALD H.MCLAUGHLIN GEORGE MCLAVGHLIN STEPHEN MATHER MCPHERSON *R.A.L.MENz1ES LAWRENCE C.MERRIAM,JR. P SAM B.MERRYMAN,JR. "' JO�T�'I B. Dewitt GEORGE NEAv XL ROBERT NEUHAUS DONAL C.O'BRIEN,JR. ROBERT ORNDUFF JBD/dp ` *RicIIARD C.OTTER MRS.NATHANIFL A.OWINGS OLIVER P.PEARSON GEORGE S.PEYTON,JR. GEORGE P.PUTNAM WILSON RILES STANLEY E.SOULF MRS.ROBERT LEE SPERRY JOIN D.TAYLOR HE N A.THAI. •WILLIAM P.WENTWORTH MISS NANCY P.WESTON *MRS.ANN WITTER-GILLETTE J.Roy WITTWER *Directors —Honorary Vice President OBJECTS 1. To rescue from destruction represent- ative areas of our primeval forests. 2. To co-operate with the California State Park Commission,the National Park Service, and other agencies,in establishing Redwood parks and other parks and reservations. 3. To purchase Redwood groves by private subset ion. 4. To foster and encourage a better and more general understanding of the value of the primeval Redwood or Sequoia and other forests of America as natural objects of ex- traordinary interest to present and future generations. 5. To support reforestation and conserva- tion of our forest areas. n �.J This is recycled paper �. DISTRIBUTED AT JANUARY 25, 1995 MEETING 1/95 OVERALL ANNUAL PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION CYCLE - PLANNING PROGRAM DECEMBER JANUARY MARCH F APRIL OCTOBER Basic Policies s Open Space c Management a Policies I LEGEND PUBLIC HEARING Y ADOPTED BY BOARD Strategic e AT PUBLIC MEETING Plan a r Site Emphasis -0110- 5 Year C.I.P. E (Key Projects) n i d Target U&M � Action Annual Progra Review Schedule Plan Budget Evaluation (Mid-Year) Progra Current & Proposed Policy & Regional (Key Evaluation Plannin Projects) (Past Year) 9 "Past Year" Projects and Activities "Current Year" Projects and Activities SITE EMPHASIS / TARGET U & M PLAN REVIEW Review new Adjust Relative Acquisitions Order of Sites When Necessary t Review New Add New & Draft New 5 Yr staff C.I.P.,Plan Review U&M Plans Anticipated C.I.P. Projects -- Draft U&M Target Review Schedule Review Grants I Update Status Schedule of Current C.I.P. Projects Evaluate Projected Staff Revise Draft 5 Yr. C.I.P. Board and Public Board and Public Resources and Budget Plan and U & M Review Review Allocation Review Schedule (Tentative adoption) (Final adoption) ESTABLISHED AT PUBIC BOARD MEETINGS r ' , Claims No. 95-O2 Meeting 95-02 Date: Jan. 25. 1995 REVISED K4|DPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7018 88.67 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service 7019 13,925.00 Anchor Fence Company Fence Construction 7020 201.10 AT&T Telephone Service 7021 510.44 Bay Hydraulics, Inc. Equipment Repairs 7022 3'250.00 Curtis Becker Construction Construction--Nature Center 7028 247.48 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7024 158.78 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. Resource Documents 7025 223.00 BiU'oTovving 8' Recovery Towing Service 7026 167.53 BTK8kDRedwood Office Supplies 7027 86.60 CaUo Sign Company Signs 7028 133.01 California Water Service Company Water Service 7029 3,304.50 Chicago Title Insurance Company Escrow and Title Fees 7030 53.10 C|ark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop \/ahio|e Parts 7031 92.11 Sheryl Cochran Private Vehicle Expense 7032 248.00 = Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Windows Installed 7033 71.43 Consolidated Plastics Company, Inc. Door K8oto—NatureCenter 7034 2'146.84 Corporate Environments Furniture � 7035 1'110.82 Design Concepts Design, Typesetting and Production 7036 1'500.00 Dugan Associates Soil Sampling and Report 7037 43.75 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail —038 3,889.00 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent Fees � 039 36'62 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys and Locks 7040 15.26 Gordan|and Power Equipment Equipment Repair � 7041 86.33 K0oryGundart Private Vehicle Expense � 7042 344.19 Home Depot Field Supplies � 7043 57'60 Jobs Available Advertisement 7044 58'18 Matthew Ken Reimburse nnant—Fim|dSupplies � 7045 111.60 Lab Safety Supply Inc. Field Supplies 7046 58'48 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock � 7047 832.70 JuneLog|or Geology Report � � 7048 .1.192'50 Levinson Associates Training 7049 150.00 Kenneth Miller Reimbursement--Training 7050 717'90 k8inton'a Lumber & Supply Field Supplies � 7051 175'00 Mountain View Chamber ofCommerce Reg|mtrmton—BuminewmExpo 7052 26.00 National Notary Association Subscription 7053 317'35 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 7054 34'000'00 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Sarvioem-95 Note laauo � � 7055 1,152.61 Pacific Bell Te|al�honoSen/|ce � 7056 100.00 PIERS Environmental Services Environmental Audit � � 7057 59-93 Pi|aroitmw Quarry 8aoo Hook � � 7058 16'20 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Maintenance Agreement � 7059 2'000.00 Postage byPhone Postage 7060 1.131.19 Quicksilver Printing Printing � � 7061 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service ° Urgent c*haoh issued onJanuary 11, 1995. � Page I