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Home My Public Portal About19950524 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 95-12 Open Space �o MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-12 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California May 24, 1995 (7:30) ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- P. Siemens *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 10, 1995 (Consent Item) *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to Construct a Portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail -- M. Gundert (7:55) 2. Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve for Minor Modifications to the Trails Plan -- S. Cochran (8:00) 3. Authorization to Purchase 19-Acre Lee Property for $120,000 on a Defensible Fee Basis; Tentative Adoption of Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations, Including Naming the Property as an Addition to Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; and Intention to Withhold Property from Dedication as Public Open Space -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement - Defeasible Fee, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of Lee) (8:05) 4. Amendment to Agreement with the City of Mountain View for Deer Hollow Farm to Provide for Maintenance Staffing, Supplies, and Materials for the Farm and Transferring $6,000 in Budget to Temporary Salaries Account -- J. Escobar 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 Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton e 2 Meeting 95 12 Page *** 5. Authorization to Apply for a State Environmental Education Grant for the David C. Daniels Nature Center Phase I Exhibits -- C. Bruins Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Environmental Education Grant Program for the Following Project: David C. Daniels Nature Center Phase I Exhibits (8:10) 6. Report on Proposed Wallace Stegner Memorial Project at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve -- N. Hanko (8:20) 7. Appointment of a District Director to Replace B. Crowder as a Designated Director on the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's Board of Directors -- C. Britton (8:25) 8. Program Evaluation for the 1994-1995 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District -- C. Britton (8:50) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff *** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. ** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at then time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. ***All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar, or separate discussion. A member of the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. Meeting 95-12 Page 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS The Dog Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of reviewing staff research and making a recommendation regarding potential increased access for dogs. The meeting will be held at Ilillview Community i Center, Multi-Purpose Room, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos. The Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee will meet on Thursday, May 25, 1995 at 5:00 P.M. at the District office. PUBLIC NOTICE - APPOINTMENT OF WARD 4 DIRECTOR The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District must appoint an individual to fill the vacant position on the Board of Directors representing Ward 4. Ward 4 includes Mountain View, the Moffett Field area, and North Los Altos (bounded by Adobe Creek, Foothill Expressway, and Springer Road). Individuals interested in being considered for this appointment must submit a completed application no later than 5:00 P.M., Friday, June 16, 1995. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and a registered voter residing within the boundaries of Ward III 4. Please contact the District Clerk at (415) 691-1200 for an application packet or more information about the vacancy. Open Space 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING LEGISLATIVE FINANCE, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA 5:00 P.M. Nonette Hanko Thursday Teena Henshaw May 25, 1995 Pete Siemens (alternate) 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos (5:00) ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA COMMITTEE BUSINESS (5:05) 1. Update on Founders Event 2. Update on Stegner Memorial Project 3. Information Reports 4. Scheduling of Next Meeting and Proposed Items for Next Agenda (6:00) ADJOURNMENT 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 --------------------- - MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING DOG USE COMMITTEE AGENDA 7:30 P.M. Ginny Babbitt, Chair Tuesday Betsy Crowder May 23, 1995 Wim de Wit Hillview Community Center Multi-Purpose Room 97 Hillview Avenue Los Altos (7:30) ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Recap of Dog Program Review Process to Date - Staff 2. Review of Staff Research and Findings to Specific Questions from October 5, 1994 Meeting about Suitability of Individual Preserves for Increased Access and Potential Impacts of Such Use - Staff 3. Committee Comments and Questions 4. Public Comments and Questions 5. Committee Discussion and Determination of Potential Recommendations to Full Board Regarding Increasing Access for Dogs on District Preserves 6. Potential Scheduling of Next Meeting and Proposed Items for Next Agenda 9:00 ADJOURNMENT 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com is Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Te.ena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton - Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-11 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 10, 1995 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.i - Members Present: Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit. Personnel Present: Jean Fiddes, Malcolm Smith, John Escobar, Randy Anderson, Sue Schectman, Del Woods, and Emma Johnson. 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the agenda. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR 1 draft response to the written B. Crowder requested that the minutes of April 26, 995 and the Po� P communication from Sean Cooney, Bret Sarnquist, Ryan Mooney and Daniel Gordon be removed from the consent calendar. Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the revised consent calendar including: approving written communication responses to Robert Zaddn, PO Box 620502, Woodside, and William Obermayer, 22400 Skyline Boulevard, #22, La Honda; approving agenda item number one Scheduling of June 21 and June 26, 1995 Special Meetings for Interviewing and Selecting the New Ward 4 Director; and approving revised claims 95-09. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 26, 1995 B. Crowder said that the date for the opening of the Basin Trail in her informational report on page five should have been April 29. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 26, 1995 as amended. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. 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 1 Meeting 95-11 Page 2 V1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS B. Crowder requested that the letters to Sean Cooney, 1570 Cowper Street, Palo Alto; Ryan Mooney, 811 Sycamore Drive, Palo Alto; Bret Sarnquist, 917 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto; and Daniel Gordon, 1475 Pitman Avenue, Palo Alto include language concerning the process the District used to establish trail policies and guidelines. The Board concurred with her proposed language. Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board approve the amended draft response to Mr. Cooney et al. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. Vii. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. 2 - Approval of Second Lease Amendment to the Monte Bello QW—n Space Preserve Historic Picchetti Winery Lease Agreement with Ronald and Rolayne Stortz to Achieve Compliance with Lease Provisions (Report R-9"64 P. Siemens said that N. Hanko, S. Schectman, R. Anderson, and he worked as a committee on the lease amendment for the winery to achieve compliance with lease provisions and resolve lease issues. N. Hanko reported that the tenants will present their proposals for the site plan to the Board by June 1. She noted that the porch has been historically restored and that an inspection of the fermentation barn has taken place, and that she anticipates the agreed-upon schedule will be adhered to. R. Anderson said the lease amendment gives a clear set of guidelines to follow, especially on improvements and public access. Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board approve the Second Lease Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Historic Picchetti Winery. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. B. Crowder requested that the Board examine its acquisition policies on acquiring land with structures. N. Hanko said that the issue should be considered on a case by case basis rather than adopting a policy. President P. Siemens referred Director Crowder's request to the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. B. Agenda Item No. 3 - Informational Report on the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan Update M=rt R-95-65) D. Woods reported that the process of updating the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan began in 1992 when the Board of Supervisors appointed an advisory committee to review the Plan. He said District staff has participated in the process and will review and comment on the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Plan. He introduced Julie Bondurant, county staff representative to the Trails Master Plan Advisory Committee. J. Bondurant described the planning process and content of the Countywide Trails Master Plan Draft Report, emphasizing that the Plan addresses a balance between accommodating public trail needs and respecting private property rights. She noted that there were fifteen public workshops and hearings during the process to arrive at the current draft plan and Meeting 95-11 Page 3 explained that the next phase will include public hearings on the draft EIR before a final Master Plan is adopted by the Board of Supervisors in the fall. Scott Harger, 1415 Todd Street, Mountain View expressed his concerns to the Board on the way the Stevens Creek Trail was shown in the City of Sunnyvale in the draft plan. The Board's questions centered on whether the proposed trails were site specific and the involvement of other jurisdictions for coordination of trail connections. P. Siemens noted that the Board would like to review staffs response to the Draft EIR before it is sent to the Board of Supervisors. VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko reported that 1) she and B. Crowder delivered the resolution honoring Lennie Roberts to her; 2) she attended and spoke at the Phleger property dedication. B. Crowder reported that 1) she participated in a dedication hike of the new Basin Trail at Big Basin State Park; 2) the multi-use committee of the Ridge Trail is opposing AB 700 and she will present arguments to the Ridge Trail Committee not to oppose the proposed legislation, or to remain neutral; 3) she attended the Kings Mountain Annual Dinner; 4) the party to honor retiring Board member G. Babbitt will be June 22. M. Davey described a publication from POST by the Land Trust Alliance called Economic Benefits of Land Protection. P. Siemens reported that the Los Gatos Creek Trail dedication in Los Gatos was held on April 29. W. de Wit reported that 1) he attended the Phleger property dedication; 2) he attended an Endangered Species Act hearing in Stockton; 3) he will attend a meeting on alternative funding in San Mateo County on May 12 along with B. Crowder and C. Britton. J. Escobar reported that a representative from California Fish and Game Department will give a presentation on mountain lions to employees on May 19 and asked if any Board members would like to attend. M. Davey, W. de Wit, P. Siemens, and B. Crowder said they may attend. He added that there were two recent bicycle accidents on District preserves, and that the volunteer recognition event is scheduled for May 21 at Picchetti Winery. S. Schectman reported on a recent court case involving state park's non-liability for a mountain lion attack. She reported that she attended the annual League of California Cities conference for public agencies' attorneys and that a committee was organized to discuss issues of common interest to special districts. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 P.M. Emma Johnson Recording Secretary Claims No. 95-09 � Meeting 95-10 � � � Date: May iO. 1Q95 � Revised � K4|OPENiNSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description7622 220.84 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Service � 7623 145.30 All Laser Service Equipment Supplies � 7624 25.00 American Trails Subscription 7625 26.94 American Welding Supply Welding 7626 81.60 Randy Anderson Private Vehicle Expense 7827 83.90 APA Planners Bookstore Books 7628 468.33 Arne' Signs & Decal Co.. Inc. Signs 7629 159.38 /\ T8^ T Telephone Service 7630 55.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Field Equipment Repair 7631 89.00 Bi||'u Towing Service Towing Services 7032 47.75 Black Mountain Spring Water VVotar 7633 637.83 BTKQ'DRedwood Office Furniture 7634 440.25 Cobe|a'o |nc. Uniform Expense 7635 1364.42 Ca||o Sign Company Signs 7638 440.51 Annette Coleman Rainnburmennent-Office Supplies 7637 13.32 Crest Copies, Inc. Maps and B{ue|ineo 7838 33.20 Emergency Vehicle Systems Reid Equipment 7639 100.00 FCC Auto Body Vehicle Inspection 7640 100.00 Andrew Galvin Docent Training 7041 58.38 Garden|end Power Equipment Equipment Repair 7842 41.60 Gibson Studio Photographs 7643 244.69 W.W. Grainger, Inc. ' Field Supplies 7844 82.01 G. | . Trucking Freight Charges 7645 22.48 (3 & KEnterphaem Shop Towel Services 7646 100.87 Hangeho|d Motor Co.. Inc. Vehicle Rental 7647 63.48 Emma Johnson Reimbursement-Kitchen Supplies 7848 139.00 Kev� PpodudUvity <��nbsr Sennina;J. Fiddea ' K8 O � 7849 98.13 Kinho'aA/�� Program May Docent 7650 54.30 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense 7651 125.00 BodLevineon Consulting Services 7852 130.00 Los Altos Garbage Company DumpmterRenta| 7853 100.00 Los Gatos Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee 7654 1'81 1.91 K0mrvvin A. H4one Consulting Sen/|nms 7655 75.00 Menlo Park Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fes 7856 240.00 K8etroK8obi|aCornnmun|oat|onm Radio Repair 7657 63.91 Minton'm Lumber Supply Field Supplies 7650 1'060.06 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies and Repairs 7859 150.00 Mountain View Chamber of Cornrnmroe Newsletter Insert Fee 7660 45.00 Roger Myers Docent Training 7661 19.50 Netoom On-line Service 7662 168.92 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Field Supplies 7663 234.49 Pacific Bell Telephone Services 7664 225.00 Palo Alto Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee 7685 104.71 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B|ue|inea � 7688 155.90 PIP Printing Brochures � � Page 1 - ` - Claimo05-OS Meeting 95-10 � Date: May 10. 1SS5 Revised K80PEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description '"°' ~~.'~ Warren Phillips— '`~^'~~'~~''~''~ '='" ="pp"=" 7868 5.970.00 Platypus Studio Consulting Services 7669 1037 Precision Engravers Field Supplies � 7870 64.98 PricoComtco Membership Fee 7871 40.30 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 7672 1OOOO Redwood Nmvxa|mber|na��ea. � 7673 3.146.01 Rich's Tire Service Tires for District Vehicles 7674 385.34 Roy'a Repair Service Vehicle Service and Repair 7675 50.00 San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Insert Fee 7876 288�47 DavidSgnguinetU Reimbursement-Field Supplies � � � � 7677 35.00 Saratoga Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee 7678 267.63 Shell Oil Company Fuel 7879 18.00 °1 Sonoma County Public Health Department Medical Services � � 7680 107.23 S &VV Equipment Company Field Equipment � 7881 225.00 Sunnyvale Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee � 7682 1.276.82 Taoher& Etc. Maps 7683 25.02 University Art Center Frames 7684 21.03 Unocal Fuel 7685 113.75 West Coast RebarCompany Rabmr 7686 719.86 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 7687 70.72 Yordbird Equipment Sales Field Equipment 7680 195.00 Advanced Management Institute Class Ragimtradion-R.Anderson 7889 261.42 GuoanSohmctmen Reimbursement-Conference 7880 192.64 Petty Cash Books, Private Vehicle Expense, Film � and Developing, and Office Supplies � � °1 Urgent Check Issued April 28.1SQS � � ` Page 2 | � I RESPOYSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Paul Bocian Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Ras ponse for Soxrd Ca as ider atian per 1049 W. Olive Ave#4 Board Directiva(a) Sunnyvale CA, 94086 va Response Necessary May 5, 1995 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 i Dear Madam or Sir; I have recently been cited in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve for riding my bicycle without a helmet. Although I can understand the parks concern for safety I do not appreciate the special attention or the excessive ($76.00)fine. Think about it, a$76.00 fine for riding a bicycle, it's rediculous. I have never seen equestrian riders wearing helmets in the park, surely you are as concerned about their safety as bicyclists. They sit five feet or more above the ground on an enormous animal and are certainly in more danger than any bicyclist. We all know horses can travel as fast as a bicycle, they get startled easily, and have a mind of their own.Why is it equestrian riders are not required to wear protective gear? Might I suggest it be made mandatory that both back and neck braces be worn in addition to a helmet for horse back riders. This would definitely help them in case the horse rears, or they fall off, or get brushed off by the horse. It is for their own good, even though they might not know it. Lets not forget to protect hikers and joggers, they too deserve your attention. Often,joggers pass me on my bicycle as I climb steep hills,they never wear protective gear. Or don't you care about i them? Lets see, helmets, ankle braces for sure, and knee braces, yeah,that would probably ensure them a safe passage through the preserve. No,wait, sun block should be required also, some joggers like to run without shirts. These requirements would be for their own good and help the preserve collect fines. My mother stopped telling me how to dress about 17 years ago,when I was about twelve. I really don't need you to be my mommy. I am an adult and can take care of myself. You are playing favorites with bicyclists, really caring about our safety and not caring about the other preserve visitors safety. I'm sure they would appreciate some attention through dress requirements. Or, another alternative would be to have not have dress requirements for any of the preserves users. Let me suggest that the preserve consider collecting revenue through park entrance fees, instead of having bicyclists pay the fees for all. This would equally distribute the costs to operate the preserve to all of its users not just bicyclists. I strongly believe in rules, but only fair rules that make sense. Please reconsider the helmet requirement for bicyclists. i Serious y disgruntled, Paul Bocian I Open Space ------------------------ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE May 25, 1995 PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. Paul Bocian 1049 W. Olive Avenue, #4 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Dear Mr. Bocian: Thank you for your May 5, 1995 letter regarding bicycle helmets. The District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments at our Regular Meeting last night. Once a year, the District has an opportunity to make recommendations to the Municipal Court regarding fines for violations of District ordinances. The District recommended a fine of$35 for violation of the helmet regulation, which we believe is reasonable. However, the state mandates a 170% penalty assessment to the fine. There have been more than 40 bicycle accidents resulting in injury on District preserves each year over the past three years. The number of equestrian accidents average fewer than five per year. Most of the bicycle accident injuries have involved the upper body and head. A quick response to an accident in a remote site is sometimes difficult, which means that treatment can be delayed and severe injuries often require evacuation by helicopter. The bicycle helmet regulation is for the safey of cyclists who ride on District preserves. Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROW) and Western Wheelers, two large local mountain bicycling clubs, support the District's helmet regulation and require their members to wear helmets on all club-sponsored rides. Sincerely, Pete Siemens, President Board of Directors PS/CRB/kh 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 6D Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton ROBERT S. ZATKIN e11A i ._- 3 1995 P.O. Box 620502 • Woodside, CA 94062 • (415) 941-6111 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED RT STAFF Board president Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond May 1, 1995 Staff Acknowledge/Respond x Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Board of Directors Response for Board Consideration per Board Dlrective(s) MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District No Response Necessary 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Members of the Board: I have written to propose construction of a trail in the Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The alignment of the proposed trail trends between the southwestern limit of the Upper High Meadow Trail and the middle portion of the Black Mountain Trail. The attached copy of a map of the Preserve shows the general trend of the proposed trail drawn in ink and highlighted with a yellow marking pen. The proposed trail would: Increase the distance of the longest possible trail loop in the Preserve by three miles. • Increase access to a portion of the Preserve presently inaccessible. Access would likely be restricted to the proposed trail owing to dense chaparral vegetation. • Trend across the eastern flank of Black Mountain; increasing opportunities to view the Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area and the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay and the Diablo Range. i believe this proposal has merit and would be a worthy addition to the trail system in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Thank you for your consideration of my thoughts. I look forward to communication from you concerning this proposal. Yours, Robert Zatkin I w[W(1 a�r[IS—k)In"'am r i3 is r iS } � � �....+ ' f •�Y , l' '` •n` '� ! 9rwx,W 1'rli / 5t f .11•ty� i• i�' ) • .Y ' ap t naaM,y .r. 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The District intends to update the Trails Element of the Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve this calendar year, and the update is the opportune time to consider adding this trail alignment to the plan. There will be a field workshop to discuss trail ideas before there are formal public hearings on the plan. You will be add ed to the list of persons to be notified f p pe o the workshop and the hearings. In the interim r g , you proposal has been forwarded to Sheryl Cochran, Foothills Area Planner, for consideration in the upcoming planning process. Sincerely, Peter W. Siemens President, Board of Directors PWS/dw 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 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit j Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton Open Space 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-66 Meeting 95-12 'r May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Rid Open Space Preserve to Construct a Portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail GENERAL MANAGER'S RFCOMMENDATION" Tentatively adopt the amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to construct a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. DISCUSSION At your June 23, 1993, meeting you approved the application for a National Recreational Trails Fund grant. The application was for the acquisition of approximately one-half acre of land linking the Skyline Ridge and Long Ridge Open Space Preserves and construction of a one-mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The project also required the relocation of an existing electric gate and driveway, construction of fencing, and installation of landscaping. The acquisition, approximately three quarters of an acre, was approved at your February 9, 1994 meeting (see report R-94-19) and became an addition to the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Escrow closed on June 7, 1994. Included in the acquisition report were use and management recommendations pertaining to the relocation of the gate and driveway and construction of the fence. Most of the one-mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail required to complete this project is located on the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. This new trail will link the existing Ridge Trail on the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve with the Peters Creek Trail on the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. The trail follows an existing abandoned road alignment, crossing Portola Heights Road near the existing gate at Skyline Boulevard. A neighborhood meeting was held with Portola Park Heights residents on Tuesday, April 25, 1995 to discuss the trail alignment and crossing on Portola Heights Road. The meeting was attended by approximately 20 residents. As a group, the neighbors were very supportive of the Ridge Trail alignment. However, concerns were expressed over liability, signing, and trespass. Staff will address the neighbors signing and trespass concerns in the design of the trail crossing. Legal counsel is researching the liability issue and will respond to the neighbors concerns in a letter. , 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 9 E-mail: mrosd®netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton R-95-66 Page 2 The 1995-1996 budget includes $20,000 for the completion of this project. This amount is reimbursable by the state upon completion of the project and submittal of invoices for the incurred expenses. Prepared by: Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner Contact person: Same as above i �1� ,�'�'�;> J... -X. y � tip^ � �� ,„^+«�' ,,.xns. ' „�4• �::' �� ,� � 3 - �` � � K �' ri `, ;• � Upper Stevens Creek, County Park V Ridge t Trail `. � , 1(�j �, /1 1 Skyline Boulevardr(' - \� < « r y ) ;W,�� ParkingPortola - 1 t �� %J� ( \i►`tl>I! i �. .� ( ; Heights Road j \ i SKYLINE RIDGE { {+' `1 "t� f �;` � �` s, Grizzly Flat ,4 ~' OPEN SPACE PRESERVE �i, — •. Parking Area } f/mil I�O \ , ... , Ridge Trail ' IX Trail I� I l >i f 1 I KV, ff l ...:::. ::.. . c :• ;. c ....:::.::::.:. � { 4 I 1 1 ) _.._ 1 � `�� !, -T,`��I.%j�� , -�1,l_�-�,'��`�• � LONG RIDGE t ' OPEN SPACE PRESERVE .' rTRAIL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN >>1�1t1-� t ' -�r SKYLINE AND LONG RIDGE ` n OPEN SPACE PRESERVES I_ :�: , . .:��;�:.,��A <::;:<' ;. �>• . n4: J i; j S ; -1� rt Scale: A rox. 1 2 00 4` PP I Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-73 Meeting 95-12 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for St. Josep s dill Open Space Preserve for Minor Modifications to Preserve's Trails Plan GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Tentatively adopt the amendment to the Use and Management Plan for St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve for minor modifications to the preserve's trails plan. DISCUSSION At your June 8, 1994 meeting, you tentatively adopted the St. Joseph's Hill Comprehensive Use and Management Plan (see report R-94-70). Final adoption of the plan occurred at your September 14, 1994 meeting (see report R-94-90). The plan recommended realignment of a number of trails to create a better defined trail system on the preserve. The plan's specific objectives for the hill portion of the preserve included closing existing trails that were steep, deteriorating, or which duplicate other trails, and providing new trail alignments at proper grade and cross-slope to connect to existing trails leading to the top of the hill. Since the plan was adopted, staff has met on site with a trail contractor to stake the proposed realignment of a section of the Manzanita Trail (trail segment 11) which leads to the top of St. Joseph's Hill. This proposed trail realignment was included in the plan. At the site meeting, staff determined that trail segment 8 and 14 should also be realigned as shown on the attached revised Exhibit C. Realignment of trail segment 8 would eliminate a steep rutted section of this trail and provide a more gradual patrol and trail route to the top of St. Joseph's Hill. This new trail would be much easier to maintain. It would also benefit the Caltrans Oak Mitigation Project by providing a better access route to the project site. With the proposed realignment of trail segment 8, trail segment 9 is no longer needed. It should be eliminated and restored to avoid unnecessary duplication of trails. Existing trail segment 14 climbs steeply along the erosion gully on the west side of St. Joseph's Hill. Elimination and restoration of this trail was included in the original plan. To successfully close this trail and prevent new shortcuts trails from being created, an alternative trail alignment is necessary. The proposed realignment would provide trail users a more gradual trail route than the current alignment. Realignment of trail segment 11 and 8 are scheduled to occur within the next few weeks. It is recommended that these amendments are incorporated into the plan as follows: 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-95-73 Page 2 i SUMMARY OF USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 1.0 Access and Circulation Page 2, 4th and 6th paragraphs 1.5 Consolidate trails on the west side of St. Adoption: Proposed Joseph's Hill to make one clearly defined trail Scheduled: FY 95-96 leading to the top of the hill. Realign the steep Grant: Caltrans section of trail segment 17. Realign trail Cost: $2,5 $3,500 segment 14. Close and restore trail segment 9. Planning: 10 hours Operations: 16-heeu 40 hrs 1.7 Realign the existing trail/patrol road (segment Adoption: Proposed 11) that leads to the top of St. Joseph's Hill to Scheduled: FY 95-96 improve the grade and reduce erosion. Close Grant: Caltrans and restore the portion of trail segment 8 Cost: $15,000 located northeast of the proposed Caltrans oak Planning: 10 hours mitigation site. Realign the rest of trail Operations: 10 hours segment 8 to eliminate a steep section of trail. Redirect trail users to trail segment 21 and the realigned trail segment 8. Use and Management Plan Discussion 1.0 Access and Circulation Page 13, 6th paragraph 1.5 Existing trails located on the west side of St. Joseph's Hill will be consolidated into one clearly defined trail leading to the top of the hill. The steep and rutted section of trail segment 17 will be realigned. An unofficial trails in this area gY will be signed closed and reseeded. The existing trail (segment 14) along the erosion gully will be closed. See section 6.6 for recommendations relating to restoration t ration of the gully.ull gm realigned. Trail segment 14 will be to offer trail users a better alternative to the existing trail along the erosion gully. Restoration of the closed areas and related trail realignments will be funded through the l proposed Caltrans mitigation project. Page 14, 1st paragraph 1.7 The Manzanita Trail leads to the top of St. Joseph's Hill. This trail is road width and used as a main patrol route to the top of the hill. Trail segment 11, located just below the top of St. Joseph's Hill, is steep, rutted, and needs realignment. This segment of trail will be realigned and clearly designated as an official trail. The section of trail segment 8 located north and northeast of the proposed Caltrans oak mitigation site will be closed and restored to avoid duplication of trails. The rest of trail segment 8 will be realigned to eliminate a steep section of trail. Trail users will be redirected to trail segment 21 and the new realignment of trail segment 8. Any unofficial trails in this area should be R-95-73 Page 3 eliminated. Construction of this trail will be funded through the Caltrans Mitigation Project. See section 6.4 for discussion of the mitigation project. 2.0 Trail Use Designations F. Trail Use Opportunities and Enhancements Page 19, 1st paragraph Trails Potential Improvement Benefits .......................... .............. ................................................................ 11, 8, 14 Realignment of the e*isfing read The realigned trails will have a gentler on the southern side of St. grade and help discourage use of steep leseph's Hill. existing trail/road's shortcut and unofficial trails in this part leading to the top of St. Joseph's of the preserve. The realigned trails Hill. will be more suitable for multi-use. 20 Reopen the historic alignment of This provides a safer multi-use trail the Jones Trail. connecting Novitiate Park with Lexington Reservoir County Park. It will bypass the current walking zone of the Jones Trail. 22 New trail continuing from the This will create a desirable multi-use lower end of trail segment 18 to trail connection winding through segment 13. madrone and oak woodland. It will increase the number of multi-use trails and discourage steep shortcut or unofficial trails in this part of the preserve- 23 New trail connecting trail segment An alternative multi-use trail to the top 16 to the top of St. Joseph's Hill. of the hill will be provided, creating a loop trail in the northeast portion of the preserve. It will also direct trail use away from the former Guadalupe College. Exhibit A and C: The attached maps have been revised to show the approximate location of the proposed trail realignments. Prepared by: Sheryl Marioni Cochran, Open Space Planner Contact person: Same as Above MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT St. Joseph's Hill operapace Preserve a E `�'i Y 1�Y S � � Y•. Y b 1 �� 't 32��$¢J 1 Y.S �» _ 5 ,' LOS GATOS TOWN TRAIL tis{ x ;: �44. x CREEK TRAIL � j JONES". Trait Use ROAD Map Legend Proposed Hiking Trails HIGHWAY 17 —•— Proposed Multi-Use Trails County Parking a—i Proposed Trail Realignment Restroom F NOVITIATE a To Be Determined Other PublicLands PARK Existing Multi-Use Trails Closed Trails To Be ® No Public Entry Private Lands Restored HISTORIC JONES TRAIL 71 OPEN SPACE Y sxy EASEMENT CURRENT JONES ! TRAIL ALIGNMENT J { a ST. JOSEPH S )'�^ , HILL TRAIL ,r ti•- ,a O15 ��r� ,s LJ u I no 1 f � i,. + � 13 � � 12 �•.V 14 '....•�-_...,._....,.... MANZANITA TRAIL.7. d fy , ALMA BRIDGE ROAD!. .. Note: Dogs on leash are allowed on all preserve trails. i LEXINGTON RESERVOIR i COUNTY PARK 3x t ` I EXHIBIT A May 1995 0.0 .1 .Z .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 1.0 One Mile I MW LEGEND Existing Multi-Use Trails Proposed Multi-Use Trails Cl osed Trails To Be Restored a 7 E: —x— Temporary Fence / .t t� x Barrier P[� Restoration Areas e ® Trail Segment 17 w' ?3 /i To Be � ��( Eliminate , �k Proposed / / i Proposed Trail i Segment 14'r i Realignment ; r �rrr Trail Rw Realignment To Be i Eliminated f22 y i?1 .,,,.•�` _r,°r'r1• 10 : ,. l EVisting Trail , ?, -: x. . ' OAK MITIGATION AREA REVEGETATE RE EGETATE VINEYARb _ PISTOL RANGE AND UNOFFICIAL TRAILS 12�j OWN 0 "0.05aa •0.1 n.7 M r . . . _ MILE May 1995 EXHIBIT C AERIAL MAP OF RESTORATION AREAS ST. JOSEPH'S HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-67 Meeting 95-12 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Addition of Lee Property to the Cathedral O Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing approval and acceptance of the Purchase Agreement-Defeasible Fee for the Lee property. 2. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report, including naming the Lee property an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 3. Indicate your intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. DESCRIPTION (see attached marl The 19.02-acre Lee property is located east of Lexington Reservoir and adjacent to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Situated on a prominent ridgetop between Hendrys Creek and Hooker Gulch, the property affords panoramic views of Lexington basin and surrounding hills. The property can be accessed from Weaver Road which intersects Soda Springs Road approximately three and one-half miles above the reservoir. District lands surround the site to the north, east and west, and private property is located to the south. Weaver Road bisects the property along the ridgetop and is a county maintained road,. The southernmost one-third portion of the site is nearly level; the north-facing slopes are extremely steep above Hendrys Creek. Plant communities consists primarily of chaparral near the top of the ridge and mixed evergreen forest on the remaining northern portion of the property. The site is undeveloped and improvements are limited to Weaver Road and connecting overgrown trails. A trail between Cathedral Oaks Area and other portions of the preserve above Wrights Station may be developed in the future in which case the acquisition could help protect the visual integrity of the trail corridor and offer desirable resting areas along the route. 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 USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Planning Considerations The property is in the unincorporated area of Santa Clara County and zoned Hillside, requiring 20-160 acres per dwelling site. The property is rated as having moderate to high composite open space values in the District's Open Space Master Plan. It is important in terms of potential outdoor recreation, and strategic in filling the gap between two existing public open space parcels. Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendation Dedication: Indicate your intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. Name: Name the property as an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Signs: Install private property, regulations and preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Public Safety Review: Property has been inspected and there are no known hazards. TERMS The ultimate purchase price for the property would be $120,000, which represents a fair value for this single residential site. This transaction is a "defeasible fee" acquisition, which means that as long as the District pays the $5,000 annual fee, the District retains and manages the property. At the end of five years when the District's financial situation has improved (hopefully), the District would be required to either pay for the property or deed it back to the owners. In the anticipated event of completing the acquisition, one-half of the annual payments would be applicable against the purchase price. On that basis, the lost annual payments of $25,000 amount to a 2.1% interest rate during the defeasance process. Prepared by: Merwin A. Mace, Acquisition Consultant Contact person: li Michael W. Williams, Real Property Representative KENNIEDYTWL ,.e Saratoga q .. . '� 1� -f( ��: !; > /1�, I y ) , � �t'. � " � Sri i � fY � 2t, •' �! ��_ �,,�dli"-� (l �� =J �ffS�l.'. ( 1'('a� .(, � �y� ' � „�` -'/ Monte t - "° 610 [-`y''... .lam- ar nfeswr OS atOS`. � sR�n I � -r,z. �- � J - i � ' ✓�•/ IaL Yf1�Mp' .�- RD C 3 �1 'i4. �� 1�.. � III�\'•�� ,tvRk SEAVF� �4a1w�KUL OPEA U - �, _ •S_-- �-�r� —�-� SPACE EAS M � } po- . • - � QUADALUAf : . OPEN (!lf•MIIWAp,� �.q AfS.W A 1� AEC.A REREA 1 � v►�DD�J� fj(('i ru �e��„ EL lde Arirofl Redwood •�1 r - Heights ♦ - r pR � .L �\�� b/y Estates } .• .fir r:ylf + '�S Y� _�1. v. ,bJ SGvHoly City o ( ��°! 4 y r n L/ ALMA BRIDGE RD y —14 fi 1r t. 3 ra ' SODA SPRINGS WOOD ROAA . Cl) KENNEDY UMEKILN AREA ` CATHEDRAL OAKS AREA L ( I' r,: ` - ( 25it t4lttl49 l \ 43 Eli �• � '. - �i,ul PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE ;. � _• �.,�` 1 CATHEDRAL OAKS AREA OF SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE FokrtPROPOSED LEEl,ACQUISITIONim2 �o;;Well SCaI@: 1 n = 20QQ' - 011 �6 r' RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT - DEFEASIBLE FEE, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS OF LEE The Board of Directors of the 1v idpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: f Directors f e Mid peninsula Regional n Space n . The Board o ecto s o th Section One. pe g Open p District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Purchase Agreement - Defeasible Fee between Willilam Ming Sing Lee, et ux and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the District. Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-71 Meeting 95-12 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Amendment to the Agreement with the City, of Moun View r Deer Hollow Farm GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDA'.ION ' _ I 1. Authorize the general manager to ex-,te the�a �ed fourth amendment to the/ agreement with the City of Mountain View. The amendment will provide for maintenance staffing, supplies, and materials necessary to operate Deer Hollow Farm for one year, beginning July 1, 1995. 2. Amend the District's fiscal year 1995-1996 budget to include an additional $6,000 in temporary salaries to meet the staffing levels described in the attached amendment to the agreement. 3. Direct staff to work with the City of Mountain View, the County of Santa Clara, and other interested organizations to develop a long-term strategy for future operation of the farm. BACKGROUND At your June 8, 1994 meeting, you approved an amendment to the Deer Hollow Farm master agreement. The amendment established a one-year partnership between the District, the City of Mountain View, and the County of Santa Clara to insure the continued operation of the farm. You also instructed staff to work with the City of Mountain View and others on long-term strategies for operation of the farm. Unfortunately, the public agencies involved have economic constraints that have made a multiple-year agreement unachievable at this time. However, all parties involved in last year's agreement have agreed to participate for another year. DISCUSSION District and City of Mountain View staff met several times this past fall to discuss the long-term future of Deer Hollow Farm. The city is very interested in a long-term agreement. We all recognized that the County of Santa Clara's continued participation in the operation of the farm would be necessary to reach agreement on a long-term solution this year. At this time, the county cannot make a long-term commitment to the project. However, the county has budgeted $50,000 to participate in the operation of farm for another year. 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-95-71 Page 2 Working with the City of Mountain View, staff has drafted the attached fourth amendment to the Deer Hollow Farm master agreement. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the District will provide Deer Hollow Farm with maintenance staffing, supplies, materials, and services valued up to $50,000. The city will allocate a proportionate share of educational programs to schools within the District's boundaries. The Friends of Deer Hollow Farm have also committed to raise $13,000 in contributions and assist in volunteer recruitment and training. This agreement is contingent upon the county's contribution of$50,000 to the city. This year's agreement is very similar to last year's agreement. The only significant change is in how the District will meet its $50,000 commitment. Staff is proposing to meet the maintenance staffing needs of the farm with two part-time temporary open space technicians, who will share a seven-days per week, seven-hours per day work schedule. The District will also provide all routine maintenance materials and supplies, the pumping service for the on-site public toilets, the water utility cost, and staff supervision. Staff has estimated the value of these services at approximately $44,500. The balance of the $50,000 would be available to fund use of other District staff as needed for special projects. Under the terms of the attached agreement, the staff assigned to the farm will provide for the routine cleaning and servicing of both the city's and the District's restrooms. Currently, staff spends about three hours a week cleaning and servicing the District's restrooms. Integrating these tasks into the farm operation will be more efficient than sending staff from the field office out to the farm each day. Last year's agreement provided for farm staffing by assigning a regular open space technician to the farm and replacing the lost time with seasonal staff hours. Given the experience of assigning a regular staff member and the absence of any strong interest in our own staff to be assigned to the farm, staff is recommending that temporary staffing be used for this assignment. The city staff also supports assigning temporary staff to the farm, since it will create an opportunity to use other scheduling formats. The use of temporary staff does, however, eliminate the advantage contained in last year's agreement that allowed the District to account for the staffing at the farm using an employee with full benefits and replacing the lost hours at a seasonal employee pay rate. Staff estimated all the costs associated with this agreement during the 1995-1996 budget preparation process based on a five-day work week. To provide staffing seven days a week under the terms of the attached agreement, the Board will need to amend the 1995-1996 budget to include an additional $6,000 in temporary salaries. From a budgeting perspective, the contributions from the Friends of Deer Hollow Farm, the City of Mountain View, the County of Santa Clara, and the District are nearly equal. Our first year in this partnership has been successful. Staff is confident that the long-term shared operation with the city or any other organization is a viable alternative. The term of this one-year agreement will extend the Deer Hollow Farm R-95-71 Page 3 master agreement an additional three months past its fifteen-year term. Although fiscal uncertainty may still be present, expiration of the master agreement will probably place added pressures on all parties to work out a long-term plan for continued operation of the farm. Staff will continue to work the city staff and others to explore long-term alternatives. Prepared by: John Escobar, Operations Manager Contact person: Same as above FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT is entered into this.lst day of , 199_, by and between the CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, a municipal corporation, whose address is 500 Castro Street, P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View, California, 94039, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district under the laws of California, whose address is 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California, 94022-1404, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT." RECITALS On November 12, 1981, CITY and DISTRICT entered into an agreement allow- ing CITY to provide activities for its citizens at DISTRICT's Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve ("the 1981 agreement"), and amended said agreement on June 12, 1986, November 19, 1991 and July 1, 1994 ("the 1986 amendment, the 1991 amendment and the 1994 amendment"). WHEREAS, CITY desires to continue to operate Deer Hollow Farm, which is located on Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve property owned by the DISTRICT, and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the County of Santa Clara will provide $50,000 for the funding of the Deer Hollow Farm program during the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996; and WHEREAS, the DISTRICT is willing to assist CITY in the operation of its program during the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996; and WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have determined that continuation of Deer Hollow Farm is a mutually agreed-upon goal; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations contained herein, for the parties as herein expressed, CITY and DISTRICT agree as follows: A. Description of Maintenance Services: 1. DISTRICT will provide CITY with maintenance services necessary for the operation of Deer Hollow Farm, including a DISTRICT maintenance worker every day of the week, for a total of forty-nine (49) hours per week, -1- i pursuant to a mutually agreed-upon schedule, and skilled work crews and supervision as required. 2. Said maintenance workers and crews will remain employees of the DISTRICT and shall not be deemed agents, servants or employees-of the CITY. I 3. DISTRICT shall pay for water utility services and pumping of chemical toilets. 4. DISTRICT shall be responsible for provision of all janitorial, plumbing, electrical and maintenance-related supplies, including, but not limited to, toilet paper, sanitizing chemicals, lumber, nails, pipe, wire, etc. 5. CITY shall be responsible for maintaining the current inventory of hand and power tools. 6. At the CITY's sole cost, CITY shall maintain and repair the on-site DISTRICT-owned residence currently occupied by CITY's Senior and keep the. residence in a good and safe Recreation Coordinatorp condition. facilities� 7. In the event that the cost of any single repair to structures or f aci at � n residence cu rrently Deer Hollow Farm, including the DISTRICT-ow-owned y occupied by CITY's Senior Recreation Coordinator, exceeds One Thousand h parties will determine whether to proceed Dollars 1 000 in materials, the p{ $ , ) P with the repair and, if so, the parties will mutually agree upon cost- sharing. B. 02grational Responsibilities: The operation of Deer Hollow Farm shall be under the direction of the City of Mountain View Community Services Director or his/her designee. CITY will provide one full-time Senior Recreation Coordinator to manage/supervise the Deer Hollow Farm operation on a day-to-day basis. The Senior Recreation Coordinator will also provide day- to-day direction to the maintenance workers provided by the DISTRICT. C. Selection Process: CITY will participate in the selection process for the DISTRICT's maintenance workers assigned to Deer Hollow Farm. CITY's participation will include one (1) CITY representative sitting as a member of the DISTRICT's oral interview board for this position. However, the DISTRICT shall have the sole authority to make the final determination with regard to any assignment or employment of its employees. I I -2- D. Term of Agreement: The term of this Agreement as amended herein shall commence on July 1, 1995 and shall terminate on June 30, 1996, except if terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. E. Insurance: I 1. DISTRICT shall carry general liability insurance, including owned, non- owned and hired auto; property damage; death and bodily injury during the term of this Agreement covering its risks arising out of its ownership of the property and its risks arising out of its personnel involved with Deer Hollow Farm and CITY shall be named additional insured on the policy. Said policy shall be in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per injury or death to one person, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for prop- erty damage. DISTRICT shall furnish CITY a Certificate of Insurance evidencing such insurance coverage. I 2. CITY shall carry general liability insurance or self-insured, including owned, nonowned and hired auto; property damage; death and bodily injury during the term of this Agreement covering its risks arising out of the P Y an performance of acts P g pursuant to this Agreement or relating to its operation of the Deer Hollow Farm program. DISTRICT shall be named as an additional insured on the policy. Said policy shall be in amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per injury or death to one person, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for property damage. CITY shall furnish DISTRICT a Certificate of Insurance evidencing such insurance coverage. 3. DISTRICT shall be responsible for the Workers Compensation coverage and care of DISTRICT employees, volunteers and agents, including those employees, volunteers and agents involved with Deer Hollow Farm including coverage for their involvement in accidents or illnesses arising out of use of CITY vehicles or any equipment belonging to CITY. CITY shall be responsible for the Workers Compensation coverage and care of CITY employees and CITY volunteers involved with Deer Hollow Farm, including coverage for their involvement in accidents or illnesses arising out of use of CITY or DISTRICT vehicles or any equipment belonging to CITY or DISTRICT. F. Hold Harmless: CITY hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DISTRICT from and against all liability for all claims, suits, damages, injuries, costs, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees and court costs, in any manner related to or arising out of the program, the operation and/or the use of Deer Hollow Farm, provided that the matter giving rise to the liability is -3- directly attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of CITY's employees or agents or otherwise arises out of matters which, by the terms of this Agreement, are the responsibility of CITY. DISTRICT hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY from and against all liability for all claims, suits, damages, injuries, costs, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees and court costs, in any manner related to or arising out of the program, the operation and/or the use of Deer Hollow Farm, provided that the matter giving rise to the liability is directly attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of DISTRICT's employees or agents or otherwise arises out of matters which, by the terms of this Agreement, are the responsibility of DISTRICT. In the event liability arises due to the concurrent negligence of CITY and DISTRICT, each party shall contribute costs of any such suits, defense, damages, costs and liability in proportion to its fault as determined under the principles of comparative negligence. G. Applicable Laws: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of California. H. Notices: Any notice required to be given to DISTRICT shall be deemed to be duly and properly given if mailed to DISTRICT, postage prepaid, addressed to: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District General Manager 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 or personally delivered to DISTRICT at such address or at such other addresses as DISTRICT may designate in writing to CITY. Any notice required to be given to CITY shall be deemed to be duly and properly given if mailed to CITY, postage prepaid, addressed to: City of Mountain View Community Services Director P.O. Box 7540 201 South Rengstorff Avenue Mountain View, CA 94039-7540 or personally delivered to CITY at such address or such other addresses as CITY may designate in writing to DISTRICT. -4- I. Waiver: The failure of either party to insist upon a strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and covenants contained herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights or remedies that CITY or DISTRICT may have and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the terms, conditions and covenants contained herein. J. Severability. If any one or more of the covenants or agreements or portions thereof provided in this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent juris- diction in a final judicial action to be void, voidable or unenforceable, such covenant or covenants, such agreement or agreements or such portions thereof shall be null and void and shall be deemed separable from the remaining covenants or agreements or portions thereof and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this Agreement. K. Captions: The captions in the articles of this Agreement are inserted for convenience purposes only and shall not affect the terms of this Agreement. L. Entire Agreement: Except as referenced herein, all other terms and conditions contained in the agreement dated November 12, 1981, as amended from time to time, shall remain in full force and effect. M. Termination: 1. Either party may, without cause, withdraw unilaterally from this Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the oth er party, with the result that this Agreement shall be terminated at the end of such ninety (90) day period. 2. It is understood and agreed by both parties that this Agreement is entered into on the condition that the County of 5 provide CITY with the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) during the term of this Agreement for operation of Deer Hollow Farm program conducted by CITY and DISTRICT. In the event the County fails to approve and appropriate such funds, DISTRICT may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to CITY. N. This amendment revises the 1981 agreement as well as the 1986 agreement, the 1991 amendment and the 1994 amendment thereto. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Fourth Amendment and any prior agreement between the parties, the provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall prevail. In all other respects, the terms and provisions of any prior agreements between the parties shall continue in full force and effect. -5- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by CITY and DISTRICT. This Agreement is dated 199_. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: "CITY": CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, a municipal corporation Community Services Director By: II City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: "DISTRICT": MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN City Attorney SPACE DISTRICT By: District Legal Counsel General Manager PB/CSD 201-4-4-95At -6- Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-70 Meeting 95-11 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Apply 1 for a State Environmental Educati Errant for the Daniels Nature Center GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIMNS, Adopt the attached resolution approving the application for grant funds under the Environmental Education Grant Program for the David C. Daniels Nature Center Phase I exhibits. DISCUSSION At your May 11, 1994 meeting (see report R-94-59), you authorized staff to apply for a grant for the Phase I exhibits at the Daniels Nature Center. Staff submitted a grant proposal, which was denied. Lack of an environmental education program plan was noted as the primary reason the District did not receive the grant. Since then, we have made considerable progress toward the development of the environmental education program and the nature center exhibits. The draft environmental education curriculum is nearly complete. The 80-page curriculum includes program philosophy, goals, themes and concepts, leadership strategies, information on Skyline Ridge ecosystems, and hands-on activities. The curriculum is designed to be used as a training resource for docents. Staff will recruit and train volunteer naturalists this fall. We plan to offer field trips to schools at the beginning of next year. Students will explore the preserve during the "Habitat Hike" and "Pond Prowl," and participate in the "Aquatic Lab" inside the nature center. During the past few months, utilities, heat, window shades, insulation, and lighting have been installed. Since September 1994, docents have been offering Sunday afternoon programs in the nature center once or twice a month. The programs have been well attended by the public. The Phase I exhibits include a laboratory station, pond strata mobiles, plant community text rails, field guide shades, and pond community mural. At your April 26, 1995 meeting (see report R-95-61), you authorized staff to hire a firm, Platypus Studio, to fabricate and install the exhibits. Two of the exhibits, the pond community mural and the field guide shades, are not included in the project. In the proposed grant application, we will request $15,000 to complete the field guide shades and design the pond community mural. 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,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-95-70 Page 2 The California Department of Education administers the Environmental Education Grant Program. Funding for the program comes from the Resources Agency and the Department of Motor Vehicles through the sale of personalized license plates. Competitive grant applications are accepted in several categories, including development of site facilities. Applications are due May 31, 1995. The program requires a 50% matching contribution. By funding the exhibits currently under construction, the District has already met this requirement. If a grant is awarded, funding for,the project will be available in the fall of 1995. The District must complete the project by May 30, 1996. Prepared by: Carleen Bruins, Visitor Services Supervisor Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: DAVID C. DANIELS NATURE CENTER PHASE I EXHIBITS WHEREAS, the California Department of Education offers grant funds for projects that provide for the development of educational curriculum and educational opportunities for students, relating to the conservation of resources, factors affecting ecological systems, and the quality of the environment; and WHEREAS, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is committed to preserving natural resources and providing environmental education, opportunities for school children at the David C. Daniels Nature Center; and WHEREAS, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District assures that the David C. Daniels Nature Center is located within Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, and that the preserve is dedicated as public open space in perpetuity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application under the Environmental Education Grant Program for the David C. Daniels Nature Center Phase I Exhibits; and 2. Certifies that said applicant is able to comply with the General Assurances of the Environmental Education Grant Program and the Specific Assurances for Competitive Environmental Education Grants; and 3. Certifies that said applicant will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and 4. Appoints the general manager as agent of the district to conduct all negotiations, and execute and submit all documents that may be necessary for the application and, if approved, completion of the aforementioned project. '� J Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-69 Meeting 95-12 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Report on Proposed Wallace Stegner Memorial Project GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to prepare a Use and Management Plan amendment for Board consideration to accommodate a bench and plaque at the proposed memorial site at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION For several months, the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee has been discussing a means of memorializing Wallace Stegner as a long-time supporter and advocate of the District and open space preservation. The Committee reached the conclusion that a bench and plaque at the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve would be a fitting tribute. This proposal is consistent with section III-B of the District's Site Naming and Gifts Recognition Policy, Special Recognition of Significant Supporters. The Committee visited several sites and has settled on one at Long Ridge as the best candidate for a bench. It is proposed that a public event be held at the site to dedicate the bench and plaque sometime in the spring of 1996. If the Board concurs with the Committee's proposal, then staff will be directed to proceed with an appropriate amendment to that preserve's Use and Management Plan, and planning would begin for the site preparation, bench and plaque manufacture, and public event. Prepared by: M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager Contact person: Nonette Hanko, Director, Ward 5 330 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 1 -------------------------------- MIDPENINSUTA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-95-72 Meeting 95-12 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM r Replace B. Crowder esi nated Director on the Appointment of a District Director to APPo � g Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's Board of Directors GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Appoint a new District director to serve on the Bay Area Ridge Councils Board of Directors a designated director. DISCUSS O I N_ Director Betsy Crowder has submitted her resignation as the District's representative on the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's Board of Directors. The District has had a designated director on the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's Board of Directors since January 1992. Former director Richard Bishop of San Carlos first served as the District's designated director on the Council, followed by Director Crowder. Director Crowder's resignation letter will be distributed at your May 24 meeting. Director de Wit has indicated that he would be willing to serve on the council's Board of Directors as a designated director. Prepared by: Jean Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager 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 i Open Space x R-95-63 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ` Meeting 95-12 May 24, 1995 AGENDA ITEM Program Evaluation for the 1994-1995 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Accept staffs program evaluation report. DISCUSSION The attached program evaluation material covers the entire 1994-1995 fiscal year. You conducted the mid-year review of the 1994-1995 Action Plan's key projects and activities in October 1994 (see report R-94-94). As done in October, staff will brief you at your May 24 meeting on additional projects and activities not specifically included in the Action Plan that required significant staff time. You adopted the new Action Plan for the 1995-1996 fiscal year at your March 22, 1994 meeting. Copies of this Action Plan are available at the District office for public inspection. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager J. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager R. Anderson, Planning Manager J. Escobar, Operations Manager M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager sill 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 li R-95-63 Page 2 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 1994-1995 As a result of continuing economic problems in the state and its potential disastrous effect on the District budget and acquisition funding, efforts will focus on the highest priority, most critical projects, while non-grant funded, lower priority projects will be approached on a long-term option or substantial gift-purchase basis. In the event the California Safe Neighborhoods, Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting, Wildlife, Coastal, Senior Center, Park, Wetlands, Rivers, Forest and Land Conservation Act of 1994 (CALPAW '94) is passed by the voters in June, this action plan will be amended to provide for the additional acquisition efforts that will be needed to respond to the more than $35 million in additional grant funds. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated) Land Acquisition Manager (vacant position on hold) Real Property Representative Secretary - Open Space Acquisition (shared half-time with Planning) PROGRESS: • The District acquired or participated in the acquisition of 1,424 acres of open space land including the joint purchase of the 907-acre Jacques Ridge property with the County of Santa Clara, and 179-acre Acronico property, which became part of Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. • The District acquired an additional 7.55% interest in the 767.9-acre Big Dipper Ranch property adjacent Skyline Open Space Preserve and Portola State Park, for a total of 54.22% ownership in the property. • Since CALPAW `94 failed at the polls in June, the District has refined its priority system for analyzing land available for potential purchase. • The District contributed the final $3 million to the Phleger acquisition by the National Park Service as facilitated by Peninsula Open Space Trust. R-95-63 Page 3 i 1994-1995 Negotiations and Special Projects Subprogram Objective 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. Conserve Limited Acquisition Funds - Convert the budgeted funds in the New Land Commitments budget category into open space lands, at desirable prices, focusing on the highest priority, most critical properties, which specifically round out and improve public access to existing preserves and/or connect to other preserves or other public acquisition with the availability of lams, balancing the desirability of the potential acq y severely limited funds, including, if possible, private financing with favorable terms. PROGRESS: • The 179-acre Acronico property was acquired as an addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve with $320,000 matching grant from the Habitat Conservation Fund Program. This property will link Long Ridge and Skyline Open Space Preserves. 0 The 907-acre Jacques Ridge property was acquired at a $6,650,000 purchase price, the funding included $1,230,000 in mountain lion habitat funds as well as $2,710,000 in cooperative purchase funds from the County of Santa Clara. This property will connect Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve with Santa Clara r f public land nQuicksilver Park makin over 10 000 acres o b c Count Almaden y � g � P contiguous. • Of the ten transactions completed this fiscal year, the Fowkes Ridge Trail connection between Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and the Novitiate acquisition to reopen the "Old Jones Road" trail at St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve also stand out as highly significant. • A purchase agreement has been signed by the owners to sell the highly desirable Rancho de Guadalupe 1,464-acre property as a potential addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The property is adjacent to the Santa Clara County Almaden Quicksilver Park and includes a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. 2. Alternative Acquisition Methods - Continue to obtain long-term options to acquire properties that might be affordable in future years should the District be successful in obtaining additional funding for land acquisition, including possible passage of CALPAW '94; explore with the Board of Directors at a study session 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 group, etc.) especially in this time of extremely tight budget constraints. R-95-63 Page 4 PROGRESS: 0 The Ireland exchange at the Kennedy Road entrance to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve included an equal property exchange with an additional open space easement equal to the exchange area, and a conservation easement restricting development to recreational uses with District design review and approval. 0 Sempervirens Fund verbally agreed to a two-year extension of the option on a 116-acre Saratoga Gap property. 0 The District received gifts of land from De Anza Investments for the El Sereno Open Space Preserve, and Ms. Veal for the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 0 Other longer-term options are being discussed with landowners, but as yet no agreements have been secured. 0 A workshop was held on May 18 to brainstorm various open space preservation methods, including fee title, defeasible fee, life estate, co-tenancy, and trail, agricultural, and open-space easements. 0 A detailed acquisition priorities system was created to assist in determining what properties the District may seek to acquire in light of limited funding for acquisition. 3. Sell Surplus Properties - Complete a successful auction sale of the "Teague Hill" surplus properties to help fin a critical gap in the District's pledge to Peninsula Open Space Trust to help acquire the former Phleger property in Woodside. PR OGMS: 0 District staff and the development consultant, Enshallah, worked towards an agreement with the town of Woodside for approval of a lot line adjustment allowing six buildable sites on the "Teague Hill" surplus property. 4. If CALPAW '94 is Successful - In the event CALPAW '94 is approved by the voters, return to the Board of Directors with necessary revisions to the action plan in order to carry out the expanded acquisition program made possible by the additional $35 million in grant funds. PROGRESS: 0 Since CALPAW '94 failed to garner voter approval in June, the land acquisition manager position remained vacant and the acquisition secretarial position became a one-half time position. 0 Based upon the Board adopted priority analysis and the decision to market a limited public note issue, the Board in November, 1994 reviewed the status of 10 existing land purchase options and determined where to exercise or attempt to renegotiate each of the options. 0 Failure of CALPAW '94 left open space acquisition funding in the most restricted condition since the District's inception. A future workshop to consider alternative funding ideas and direction was discussed, but has not yet been held. R-95-63 Page 5 1994-1995 Enterprise Subprogram Ob'e iv To manage all of the District's revenue producing activities in such a way as to maximize income from enterprise accounts consistent with Open Space Management policies, incorporating compatible new programs when possible. Key Projects 1. Administer Enterprise Accounts - Administer all leases and rental properties, consistent with open space management policies, to maintain and enhance revenue stream through competitive and current rate structure, effective maintenance programs and communication with tenants. PROGRESS: • The District negotiated a one-year lease extension for the McDonald Ranch (La. Honda Creek Open Space Preserve) increasing rental income, reducing the number of animal grazings, and increase monitoring provisions to ensure resource protection. • The one-third of 330 Distel Circle not used by the District was leased to the Alzheimer's Association at market rates. The association, which took occupancy in September, made its own tenant improvements, thus preserving District cash. 2. Sell Life Tenancies - Aggressively seek opportunities to convert equity in rental properties to capital for land acquisition through development of "lifetime tenancy, term ownership" program for former Bean, Landre and Smith houses. PROGRESS: • Consultation with real estate industry professionals and extensive marketing of program have led to the conclusion that the "term ownership" concept is one with very limited appeal and a very difficult and time consuming process to complete. The District will continue to lease the structures in the meantime. 3. 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. PRO GRESS: • District staff met with FEMA representatives to identify project areas with eligible damages resulting from the winter storms. Staff will continue to work with FEMA to determine reimbursable projects. • The District started repairing items of deferred maintenance to rental houses including roof replacements to the former Landre house (Long Ridge Open Space Preserve), former Barlow house (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve), and repairs to Purisima Creek ranger residence roof. • An analysis of the physical condition of three houses, and the cost of repairs I R-95-63 Page 6 necessary to bring them to code, led to the Board decision to demolish the former Mud house (Long Ridge Open Space Preserve), 140 La Honda Road (La. Honda Creek Open Space Preserve), and 4185 Page Mill Road (Monte Bello Open Space Preserve). 4. Evaluate Communication Leases - Complete the evaluation and make recommendations to the Board of Director's on the District's communications leases. PROGRESS: • The District negotiated rental increases to current market levels for the FHA lease at Black Mountain and San Mateo County lease at Russian Ridge. • Other communications leases will be increased to current market levels as the terms of each lease permit. 0 A comprehensive study of the existing and potential communications lease opportunities is currently on hold. R-95-63 Page 7 OPEN SPACE PLANNING PROGRAM Siftrograms A. Advance 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 1994-1995 Having completed several major infrastructure projects, emphasis will shift from capital improvements to overall policy, regional, and site planning to address long-standing use issues and access opportunities. Continue to develop and improve access to existing District preserves. Expand the regional trail system and local connections. Assist in the formulation of policies to guide the use of preserves. Develop and/or implement guidelines for accommodating use while protecting resources and mitigating conflicts. If CALPAW '94 is passed by the voters in June, this action plan will be amended to assess additional support for the Acquisition Program. 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 (half-time position) PROGRESS: • Adoption of Resource Management Policies is a significant accomplishment for this yam• • Stunning success on grants. Awarded some or all of requested amount on all eight of most recent grants. Shows progress on objectives to maximize grant funding opportunities. • New procedures are being implemented to improve ability to forecast budgets and schedules, and improve coordination with other programs. R-95-63 Page 8 1994-1995 Advance Planning Sph row Objective Assist with the formulation, review, and refinement of policies, 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 Acquisition Studies - Refine the system for evaluating and prioritizing land acquisitions on a regional basis from a planning standpoint. PROGRESS: • A new system for evaluating and prioritizing potential acquisitions has been implemented, and will be undergoing refinement through ongoing use. 2. Greenbelt Master Plan - Create an overlay map showing existing and planned staging areas and improvements by May 1994. Conduct workshops with the Use and Management Committee starting in June 1994 to: I • 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 • r Refer the results of the committee review process to the Board for further discussion and input. ut. P P PROGRESS: • Staff has spent time researching and refining the concept, approach, and scope for this important project (currently titled "Regional Open Space Plan") to make sure it conforms to Board expectations and priorities. Project was discussed at a Board/management team workshop on March 15, 1995. Project scope first calls for a public Board workshop to consider mission statement and Basic Policy. Staff will then work with a Board committee on the public access, resource preservation, and acquisition portions of Regional Open Space Plan. These elements are anticipated to be completed by the end of the calendar year. Potentially other elements that would comprise a comprehensive policy guide to District activities would be prepared later. 3. Resource Management - Develop standards and procedures for applying resource management policies as part of preserve Use and Management Plans and in specific restoration projects. R-95-63 Page 9 PROGRESS: 0 Draft format guidelines for preparing resource management elements of Use and Management Plans have been prepared with assistance of a graduate student intern. 0 Draft resource management plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve being prepared as part of Comprehensive Use and Management Plan update. 0 Prepared draft site resources checklist. 4. Dog Access Program - Guide the review of the District's program for access to dogs, and assist with the implementation of any revisions to the program. PROGRESS: • Completed and published research report on dog access policies and experiences of other agencies, including criteria and alternatives for amendment of District program. 0 Dog Committee workshop held on October 5 to receive public comment on the program alternatives. 0 Completed eight research assignments from October 5 meeting. Dog Committee workshop scheduled May 23 for possible recommendation to Board. 5. G.I.S. Mapping - Continue cooperative efforts with other agencies (Greenbelt Alliance, Santa Clara County, U.S. Geological Survey, Santa Clara Valley Water District, U.C. Berkeley) to create a shared regional computerized map and information database. PROGRESS: • Prepared and circulated proposal for shared regional Geographic Information System (GIS). This GIS would be oriented to study natural resources and rural lands. 0 Arranged cooperative study with Santa Clara County using their GIS and MROSD graduate student intern to map property lines over land and resources mapping from USGS. Project in progress. 0 Working with Greenbelt Alliance to organize and implement GIS access and data gathering. 0 R. Anderson taking U.C. Extension GIS class to prepare specifications for specific applications and systems. • Updated Board on GIS status/progress at April 26, 1995 meeting. f R-95-63 Page 10 19,94-199y Site Planning and Implementation Subprogram I Obiec ive 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. Key Projects 1. Trail Use Elements - Continue to apply the adopted Trail Use Guidelines to resolve conflicts, provide access information in compliance with ADA Plan. Preserves on the current draft Target Use and Management Review Schedule during this fiscal year include: 0 El Corte de Madera (3rd quarter 1994 as part of comprehensive plan) • Fremont Older (3rd quarter 1994) • Purisima (4th quarter 1994) 0 Rancho San Antonio (lst quarter 1995) • Long Ridge (1st quarter 1995) PROGRESS: 0 Background trail inventory work completed for El Corte de Madera, Fremont Older, and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves, in progress for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. • El Corte de Madera planning process revised to incorporate public task force into trail planning process; public workshop held on October 19, task force meetings and field trips held monthly. • Fremont Older onsite public workshop held October 22. • Schedule for Trail Use Elements and Comprehensive Use and Management Plans delayed significantly in 1994-1995 Target Use and Management schedule. Delay due to complexity of trail inventory and trail use planning and competition from projects with more immediate urgency. Use and Management plans for Coal Creek and St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserves completed in 1994-1995 fiscal year; other plans noted above carried over into 1995-1996 fiscal year. 2. Joint Agency Mitigation Projects - Continue efforts to organize, implement projects such as St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve oak mitigation or Ravenswood Open Space Preserve wetland restoration. PROGRESS: • Cooperative agreement executed with Caltrans for St. Joseph's Hill oak mitigation project, including $45,000 for other trail construction and restoration. • Staff working with Caltrans to coordinate road/trail realignment project with mitigation project. Implementation of oak mitigation project anticipated fall, 1995. • Working with volunteers to prepare a catalogue of potential sites for mitigation or restoration projects. R-95-63 Page 11 3. Capital Improvement Project Planning and Implementation Skyline Area • Skyline Ridge - Field office design, technical studies, use permit process; Daniels Nature Center interior improvements design and phase I construction, utility extension; Ridge Trail connection to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve • Windy Hill - Underground utilities to prepare for staging area construction PROGRESS: • Field office design in progress, use permit applications submitted. Four of five subsequent requirements completed. Wet weather and unsuccessful perc test have delayed schedule. Staff strategizing to expedite plan review and bidding process to allow late summer construction start. • Phase I Nature Center improvements design/construction under contract; proceeding with phased implementation per Board authorization on September 28. • Working with Town of Portola Valley to implement with undergrounding of utilities as joint MROSD/Town project. • Neighborhood meetings April 19 and April 25 for Ridge Trail design/coordination. 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 • Sierra Azul - Mt. Umunhum Area resource background studies, Kennedy Road staging area use permit • St. Joseph's Hill - Reopening and improvement of Old Jones Trail (joint project with Town of Los Gatos), improvements to new Jones Trail PROGRESS: • Pulgas Ridge project in progress; waiting for San Francisco Water Department response on request for easement. • Mt. Umunhum resource studies on hold pending resolution of demolition/restoration plans, schedule. • Jones Trail reopened to public; coordinating repairs to winter storm damage. 4. Former Almaden Air Force Base - Mt. Umunhum • Complete building inventory, evaluation, and preliminary use studies. • Facilitate public workshop on potential uses of viable structures. • Implement maintenance and/or demolition of identified structures as appropriate and within budget constraints. PROGRESS: • Building inventory completed. • Held public meeting in Los Gatos and follow-up site tour in December. • Draft Request for proposals process completed - confirmed that there is no interest in use of building or facilities, except possible communications leases. Cleared way for Board decision that buildings should be demolished and site restored, based on available funding from outside source. R-95-63 Page 12 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 1994-1995 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. Re sources (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 Lead Open Space Technicians (2) Open Space Technicians (5) Seasonal Open Space Technicians (6 temporary positions) PROGRESS • California Department of Forestry/California Youth Authority conservation crews worked over 3,000 staff hours on trail maintenance and resource management projects on District land last summer. • Restrooms at Monte Bello and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves were retrofitted R-95-63 Page 13 with concrete vault tanks. • Shortly after field staff moved into the new Foothills field office, open-house events were held for the public, staff members of other organizations, and District staff. • Volunteers, field staff, and planning staff worked together to implement the Foothills ranger office landscape plan. • Field staff installed new trailhead regulatory signs at approximately 150 locations. • In response to public requests, docents have provided more equally accessible activities and activities appropriate for families with children. • Staff conducted a written survey of current volunteers. Results of the survey indicate that the majority of the respondents are very satisfied with their experience as District volunteers. Staff has implemented some of their suggestions for improving the volunteer program. • District volunteer participation continues to grow. Volunteers contributed over 6,000 hours to a variety of projects in the office and on the preserves. • Staff completed new trail construction projects at Russian Ride and Picchetti Ranch P P J g Open n S Preserves. • Trail upgrade and improvement projects were completed at Saratoga Gap, Coal Creek, Pulgas Ridge, and St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserves. • Field staff quickly mitigated numerous storm damage impacts to insure visitor safety. • d e El Corte de Madera n f has worked closet with tannin staff an th Operations staff y planning Open Space Preserve task force in the planning of future trails. • Field staff assisted real property representative M. Williams with Federal Emergency Management Agency grant requests for storm damage. • Staff started gathering data on mountain lion sightings; new signs have been posted j for public information. • The Rancho San Antonio creekside revegetation project is ongoing, with good results. • Field staff involvement in community outreach and special events has increased. I i f i R-95-63 Page 14 I 1994-1995 i Field QpgmtiQns Sub=rogram 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. Special Use Policies - Develop draft special use policies for Board adoption. PROGRESS • Staff is reviewing and editing the draft document. Staff plans to present the draft to the Use and Management Committee in the fall of 1995. • The draft document will address commercial and non-commercial special use activities on District land. 2. Computer-Enhanced Operations - Implement computer-assisted maintenance management and special use permit system to improve efficiency. PROGRESS • Staff researched and purchased software packages for permit reservations and event-scheduling administration, as well as parks maintenance management systems. • Computer equipment in use at the field offices has been upgraded to accommodate the new maintenance management software package. Learning to use the software and inputting data will be a goal for the coming year. 3. Trail Use Guidelines - Continue the implementation of Board-adopted trail use guidelines. PROGRESS • Field staff implemented the radar pilot program to increase public awareness of visitor safety and multiple-use trail etiquette. Approximately 600 staff hours have been devoted to staffing trail use education and speed awareness stations. In December, based on the results of the pilot program, the Board approved ongoing roved on oin use of radar. • The ranger bike patrol pilot program has logged 230 hours of patrol. Generally, it has been positively received by all user groups. In December the Board approved the on-going use of bicycles by the ranger staff. • Trail Patrol volunteers have spent approximately 1,200 hours patrolling District trails. These volunteers continue to monitor trail conditions and provide information to the public. This fall 28 new members joined this popular program, nearly doubling the number of trail patrol volunteers. • Trail construction and modification projects at Coal Creek, Picchetti Ranch, St. Joseph's Hill, and Saratoga Gap have mitigated several significant trail use i 1 R-95-63 Page 15 problem areas. • Public outreach efforts continue with the assistance of the Public Affairs Program. Timely press releases have kept multiple-use trail conflicts in the spotlight. Staff continues to make presentation to user groups upon request. • Staff continues the phased implementation of trail use regulations adopted by the Board in 1993. • Various members of the field staff have assisted planning staff in the collection of trail inventory data on which future trail use decisions will be based. 4. Deer Hollow Farm - Work closely with City of Mountain View staff to provide for the continued operation of Deer Hollow Farm. PROGRESS • In June, the Board approved a one-year agreement with the City of Mountain View and the County of Santa Clara to jointly fund the Deer Hollow Farm program. • A District open space technician was assigned as a full-time maintenance worker at the farm. • Staff has been meeting City with Ci of Mountain View staff to develop another one-year agreement for the operation of Deer Hollow Farm. • The District's participation in the funding of Deer Hollow Farm has enabled more schools within the District to attend field trips to the farm. • Approximately 90% of the school classes visiting the farm this year were from schools within the District boundaries. i R-95-63 Page 16 1994-1995 Volunteer and Docent Subprogram Qbj_ective 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. Key Projects 1. Environmental Education - Explore expansion of the docent program to include a focused environmental education program for school children. PROGRESS • Staff and a graduate student have developed a draft environmental education curriculum for school children. The curriculum will be used as a guide for training docents. • Recruitment and training of docents for the environmental education program will begin this fall. • Staff continues to explore potential cooperative projects with the Environmental Volunteers and other local environmental education organizations. 2. Daniels Nature Center - Initiate a series of public nature programs at the Daniels r Nature Center as an interim use of the building until funding for the proposed exhibits can be secured. PROGRESS • Docents are offering nature programs at the Daniels Nature Center once or twice a month. These programs have been very popular. • Staff created and set up several temporary plant and wildlife displays in the Daniels Nature Center. A display showing the exhibit plans for the center, along with a fund raising brochure, is included. R-95-63 Page 17 PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM Subprograms A. General Public Information and Outreach B. Legislative and Organizational Relations C. District Funding 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 1994-1995 Build on the 1993-1994 public affairs activities to expand and continue outreach to a wider public audience, particularly in geographic areas that have previously not been reached with the District messages; continue implementation of the public affairs plan in order to increase the positive perception of the District in the community and with other agencies and organizations. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Public Affairs Manager Public Affairs Assistant PROGRESS: • A wider public audience is clearly being reached with District information, based on survey results showing an increase in District name recognition. • Several successful direct mail projects were implemented: 290,000 Visitors Maps; 13,000 Spanish-language fact sheets; 4,000 District "post-it" notepads and 4,000 fact sheets to chambers of commerce members; 5,000 newsletters mailed to a random list of homeowners to generate awareness and new readers; three mailings of 11,000 copies of Open Space News; one mailing of 11,000 copies of the 1993-1994 Annual Report (in fiscal year 1994-1995). • A total of 39 displays and presentations were made by District staff or Board members, including a number of presentations to city councils and parks and recreation commissions. In addition, 33 press releases were issued. • Awards received in fiscal year 1994-1995: First Place in the American Society for Public Administration's "Outstanding Public Program, 1994" for the Kids' Art of Open Space, and Honorable Mention for the "You Have A Place In Open Space" poster; First Place in the National Association of Government Communicators' j International Blue Pencil Awards in Visual Design for the Kids' Art of Open Space poster; and Second Place in the National Association of Interpreters' annual awards for the "You Have A Place In Open Space" poster. R-95-63 Page 18 1994-1995 General Public Information and Outreach Subpmmm Qbjectivv 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 1993-1994 Annual Report in June 1994, followed by three regular issues of Open Space News. PROGRESS: • All quarterly publications were produced and distributed on-time. 2. Kids' Art of Open Space - Coordinate a Kids' Art of Open Space project, modeled on the event held in 1993, and consider making it an annual event. i PROGRESS: • In cooperation with the Community School of Music and Arts, the program was held in March, attracting 850 participants from 43 schools in 14 cities. The kick-off event attracted approximately 200 participants, and the kids' art was then displayed at eight libraries, one city hall, and two County offices of n Press coverag e a was moderate.g 3. Community Information Meetings - Conduct community information meetings in all geographic areas to introduce new general manager and/or to bring information to constituents, including at least one meeting in the Skyline area. PROGRESS: • These meetings were postponed until after the November, 1994 elections. It was then decided to conduct one meeting as a test to see if the public can be expected to attend an informational meeting in the absence of a major issue to discuss. This meeting is expected to take place in fiscal year 1995-1996. 4. Public Event - Organize at least one large-scale District public event, such as a preserve open house or dedication event. PROGRESS: • This event is now expected to take place in spring of 1996 and each spring thereafter, with the Kids' Art event expected to take place each fall. R-95-63 Page 19 1994-1995 Legislative and Organizational Relations Sub"rogram ' ctive To preserve existing sources of funding for 1994-95 and future fiscal years and to secure legislation which will generally benefit the District; work towards long-term protection of District's funding sources; 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 pr eserve current and futurestate funding for the District. PROGRESS: • This goal was successfully met through the end of the last legislative session. Staff continues to track and respond to new bills that may threaten grant funding sources. 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. PROGRESS: • East Bay Regional Park District is the lead agency on this issue and has begun looking at a strategy for this goal and for Possible implementation in the current legislative session, although the political circumstances may require waiting an additional year or more. 3. CALPAW '94 - Provide the public with complete information on the benefits and potential impacts on the District of CALPAW '94. I PROGRESS: • CALPAW posters and District fact sheets showing where new acquisitions would take place if the measure passed were distributed at all public events. A display was created in the lobby of the District office showing pictures of some of the lands that would be acquired, and the District newsletter included information on the impacts of CALPAW. 4. VIP Site Tours - Arrange VIP tours of District sites for local elected officials and staff in the late spring or early summer. PROGRESS: • The Santa Clara County land tour was held in May 1995, and the San Mateo County tour took place in October. Both were deemed successful, although a strategy will be developed for future tours to increase the participation. It is expected that tours for elected officials will take place every two years. R-95-63 Page 20 1994-1995 District Funding Subprogram Objective To prepare the District to take appropriate action depending on whether or not CALPAW '94 is passed by the voters. Key PMects 1. Public Opinion Pall - Conduct at least one tracking poll to determine progress in District awareness-building and to measure the public's propensity to support a funding measure for the District. Include questions to determine the public's opinion on the appropriate level of development of recreational improvements and opportunities. PRO GRESS: • The public opinion originally intended as a tracking Poll was modified in order to determine thepublic's willingness to support a Possible funding measure for the District on the November, 1994 ballot. The District decided not to pursue a ballot measure at that time. The poll showed an increase in the District's overall name recognition. 2. Friends of Open Space - Support the establishment of a District Friends of Open j Space group that may be the focal point of a future funding campaign. • This was initially brought before the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee which deferred discussion and referred the issue to the full Board for discussion at a future workshop. That workshop has not yet been j scheduled, but it is expected to take place during the 1995-1996 fiscal year. 3. Funding Measure - Coordinate any necessary District activities related to a future funding measure, and work closely with the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee and the Board on all issues related to a future funding measure. • Preparations for a possible ballot measure were made by staff, including bringing all relevant information to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee, preparing and administering the public opinion poll, and drafting ballot text and ballot argument language. On the recommendation of the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee, the Board decided not to pursue a ballot measure at this time. R-95-63 Page 21 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 1994-1995 Instill vision and provide leadership to foster participation and activities to carry out the District's short and long-term goals and objectives. Revise the Strategic Plan to better reflect how the District will achieve these goals and objectives in the coming years. Maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency in light of potential reduction of property tax revenue resulting from the state's fiscal crisis. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) General Manager Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer) Controller (one-quarter time Administrative Services Manager/District Clerk Administrative Analyst Research Attorney Office Manager/Secretary to the General Manager Accounting Specialist Secretary Receptionist (one-half time) PROGRESS: 0 District continues to approach its property tax funding cautiously in light of the state's financial situation and flat property tax revenue. 0 General manager, management team, and all staff put in focused efforts during the 1995-1996 fiscal year to carry out District activities prescribed in the Action Plan. R-95-63 Page 22 1994-1995 Administration Program To provide overall coordination, direction, and administrative base for all District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's policies and directives, to implement the Strategic Plan, and to maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency. Key Projects 1. District Funding - Pursue legislation and alternative sources to secure existing, as well as additional, funding for the District to maintain its viability and to meet acquisition and open space management needs. 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. • The District was exempted from the reduction of property tax revenue during the state's 1994-1995 budget deliberations, but continued to approach its property tax funding cautiously in light of the state's financial situation. • Board approved a net reduction of$265,950 (4.8%) in the 1994-1995 operating expense budget of$5,530,400 in August 1994 and in September established a target average 6% growth guideline for future operating expenses. • District controller M. Foster provided income updates and multi-year cash flow projections on several occasions. • In September 1994, Board initiated issuance of approximately $16.1 million of 20 year notes for refinancing previous notes and new land acquisitions. The note issue was subsequently reduced to $15 million. • Work continued with District lobbyist to develop a strategy for long-term protection of District funding sources. 2. Effect of CALPAW194 - Refocus District's activities as necessary depending on the outcome of the CALPAW'94 vote in June. PROGRESS: • Proposition 180's failure was addressed on several fronts: a) Land Acquisition Manager position remained unfilled. b) Operating expense budget adjustments approved in August. c) Discussions initiated on the formation of a citizens' advisory committee and/or alternative funding committee d) Detailed acquisition priorities system created to assist in determining what properties the District may seek to acquire in light of limited funding for acquisition. 3. Joint Meetings - Coordinate joint meetings with the Board of Directors and the Park and Recreation Commissioners and key staff of Santa Clara and/or San Mateo County to discuss topics of mutual interest in each county. R- -63 Page 23 95 g PROGRESS: • A joint meeting with the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission held on July 7, 1994 to discuss topics of mutual interest. • The management team met with key Santa Clara County Park and Recreation staff on October 19, 1994 to discuss topics of mutual interest. • C. Britton and San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Director Patrick Sanchez initiated a regular "monthly" meeting schedule. 4. Human Resources - Carry out District's personnel and labor relations functions, including continuing implementation of staffing reorganization plan if funding is available. PROGRESS: • A new two-year contract was negotiated with Local 715 for the rangers, lead open space technicians, open space technicians, and equipment mechanic- operator. • Hiring process completed for real property representative, secretary- planning/acquisition, ranger, and docent coordinator positions and in progress for a second equipment mechanic-operator and half-time volunteer coordinator. • Various staff committees remain active -- staff safety committee, employee steering committee, field uniform committee, and "fun" committee. Safety committee organized a safety fair for District staff and reviewed and revised the safety manual. • Employee steering committee focused efforts on 9-80 program, short and long- term disability programs, retirement program, and time-off programs. The committee began review of role and purpose of employee steering committee. • A staff newsletter, Staff Stuff, now being published every six weeks. • A comprehensive labor market salary and benefits survey was completed. 5. Acquisition Goals - Refine process by which staff and Board members coordinate short- and long-term goals and objectives for acquisition. PROGRESS: • A workshop on open space preservation methods was held on May 18, 1994. • In July 1994, staff presented to Board charts on acquisition priorities based on functions of open space and other factors to rate each property as it relates to overall District goals. 6. Strategic Plan - Working with the Administration and Budget Committee prior to presentation to the Board, revise the Strategic Plan to reflect the District's short and long-term goals and objectives. PROGRESS: • No action to date. This project directly tied to completion of the regional open space plan project and was not completed in fiscal year 1994-1995. Open Space f MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: May 24, 1995 SUBJECT: FYI OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118, (408) 265-2600 BOARD MEETING SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT BOARD ROOM 5750 Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA 95118 June 2011995,, 5 p.m. AGENDA 1. Adoption of Bylaws 2. Election of Officers 3. Other Business 4. Adjournment MEMBERS Aldercroft Heigirits County Water District Central Fire protection Dist*County Sanitation District No.2-3,Cupertino Sanitary District,Evergreen Resource Conservation District,Mid-Peninsula Open Space District, Purissinia Hills County Water District, Santa Clara County Open Space District, Santa Clara County Transportation Agency,Santa Clara Valley Water District, Saratoga Fire District,West valley Sanitation District ENTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 23, 1995 TO: Craig Britton, General Manger FROM: John Escobar, Operations Manager SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month Aril Year 1995 VIOLATIONS TOTALS INCIDENTS TOTALS Bicycles Bicycle accidents 2 Closed area 14 Equestrian accidents 1 Speed 3 Hiking/running accidents — 2 Helmet 19 Other first-aid 0 Dogs Search/rescue 6 Prohibited area 5 Off-leash 4 ENFORCEMENT Alcoholic Beverage 0 Citations 54 Off-road vehicles 3 Written warnings 26 Closed area 0 Arrests 0 After hours 5 Police assistance 2 Weapons Actual contacts 0 CPJAIES Reports only I Auto burglaries 3 Vandalism 4 False info to P.O. I Parking 9 Stolen vehicle recovery I After hours parking 12 Intimidation 3 MUTUAL AID Damaging Geologic Enforcement 2 Feature I Other 7 Total Violations 83 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS 1. April 9: A 25-year-old woman fell 20 feet in Devils Canyon, apparently brealdng both wrists in the process. B. Malone and M. Ken worked with CDF and the local volunteer fire departments to administer first-aid and conduct the evacuation. (continued) r 2. April 10: A woman reported becoming separated from her 33-year-old emotionally handicapped son while hiking in the Mt. Umunhum Rd. area. T. Lausten, J. Kowleski, and A. Coleman, were involved in the search. The lost person was located on McQueen's Ridge and reunited with his mother. 3. April 11: A woman jogger running alone in Wildcat Canyon reported being followed by two men. She overheard one man say to the other in Spanish,"Is that your girlfriend?" The other responded by saying,"she is now." The incident was not reported until ten days after it occurred. Descriptions were given to staff. The woman was encouraged to report future occurrences immediately. 4. April 22: Two 19-year-old males were issued citations by K. Miller, K. Carlson, and T. Lausten for climbing a PG&E tower at Fremont Older. One was also cited for initially supplying false information to a peace officer. Staff later learned that the subject had an $11,000 warrant out for his arrest, related to a reckless driving charge. 5. April 23: Director Babbitt reported observing a loud and rude group of young people in Devils Canyon. The group had beer and an ice chest. D. Danielson and L. Paterson made contact with the group and escorted them out of the preserve. When asked about weapons, one subject said "If we wanted to waste you, you would be dead already." Three pocket knives were confiscated, then returned when the group was ready to leave. 6. April 24: A 23-year-old man, currently under treatment for psychological problems, was reported in the St. Joseph's Hill area. District staff, along with county park rangers, county sheriff deputies, and town of Los Gatos rangers, searched the area. The subject was located just outside of the preserve's southern boundary in good condition after a two-hour search. 7. April 25: A 45-year-old jogger reported being bitten by an unleashed dog at 6:45 AM near the Garrod Stable boundary. The owner of the dog refused to identify herself. The jogger requested more early morning ranger patrol. A bite report was filed with the county. 8. April 30: B. Malone observed two male juvenile walk-aways from the SM County honor camp hiding in the bushes along Hwy. 35 north of Page Mill Rd. He waited down the road for the sheriff, then assisted in the search. D. Danielson, K. Carlson, and T. Karnofel also assisted three SM County deputies in the search. The subjects of the search were never located. Open Space p P 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT May 19, 1995 Board of Directors Bay Area Ridge Trail Council 311 California Street, Suite 510 San Francisco, CA 94104 Members of the Board: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has long been a supporter of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and has worked hard to implement the trail through District lands in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. District representatives have served on the San Mateo County Committee of the Ridge Trail since its inception, and we have had at least two dedications of j portions of the Ridge Trail on our lands. I have been proud to represent Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District as its designated director on the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Board. I also have served on the Multi-Use Committee, representing hikers on that largely bicycle-oriented group. It was therefor disappointing that the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Board declined to support AB 700, as requested b the District and as supported b a number of Bay Area agencies and trail s�l Y PPo Y Y g advocates. It is my personal opinion that the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council should reconsider its unilateral support for bicyclists and return to the multi-use concept, providing a quality experience for all trail users. I hereby tender my resignation from the Board as the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District designated director. At its next meeting the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District will designate a new representative. Sincerely yours, 7 Betsy 6rowder cc: MROSD 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 Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: May 19, 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 MAY - 9 20830 Boyce Lane Saratoga, CA 95070 May 8, 1995 L. Craig Britton, General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Dear Craig, My wife and I are long time supporters of the Open Space District. We hiked many of the preserves long before they were officially open space. But to tell you this is not really our reason for writing. Our reason for writing is to congratulate you and your staff for the excellent work you are doing, and specifically to tell you how much we like the new trails on Russian Ridge. We hiked there on Saturday and were delighted to be able to enjoy them. Keep up the good work. Cordially, Walter and Marianne Kerl (This note does not call for a reply--you are busy enough. ) 0pen Space ---------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT May 16, 1995 Honorable Tom Campbell Member, California State Senate State Capitol, Room 4032 P.O. Box 942848 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 : Jo hn hn Glidden o Subject: A13700, Public Liability, Mountain Bicycling Dear Senator Campbell: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has sponsored a bill, AB700 (Cuneen), which would add mountain biking and paragliding to the list of hazardous recreational activities under California Government Code Section 831.7. This bill would reduce a parks and/or open space agencies' liability exposure for injury to participants in either of these inherently hazardous activities. This bill will be coming to the Senate in the next several weeks, and I wanted to ensure that you are fully informed of its intent and effects. Section 831.7 already designates a number of recreational activities as inherently hazardous, including water activities, animal riding,hang gliding,rock climbing, and tree climbing to name a few. Mountain bicycling has seen a dramatic increase in recent years, along with a resultant increase in the number of solo bicycle accidents on public lands. Paragliding, a form of hang gliding, is still relatively rare but is an allowable activity on District lands(with a permit), as well as on other public lands. In the interest of making this code section as comprehensive and complete as possible, it is important to provide further liability protection for agencies which allow mountain biking and paragliding on public lands. This does not remove the liability of a public agency which would otherwise exist if the entity fails to guard against or warn of a dangerous condition, or negligence on the part of the agency. This bill is solely an update of this code section to reflect the increasing variety of activities on public lands. Attached is some general information on this bill.. The bill is supported by the Santa Clara and San Mateo County Parks departments, the Marin County Open Space District,the City of Oakland Parks Department, Greenbelt Alliance, California Park and Recreation Society, Bay Area Open Space Council, and a local mountain bike advocacy group, Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROMP). AB700 passed through the Assembly Judiciary Committee by a vote of 12 - 0, and the Assembly floor by a vote of 72-0. 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 May 16, 1995 Honorable Tom Campbell Page -2- Some have argued that there already exists in the California Government Code an adequate level of liability protection for this activity. While it's true that there are other sections providing some level of protection for public agencies, it is our strong feeling that an additional layer of protection can be added by this bill. In addition, it is logical that mountain biking and paragliding should have the same level of liability protection as tree climbing, rock climbing, skiing, windsurfing, animal riding, and the many other activities already listed in Section 831.7. I urge you to support this bill when it comes before the Senate Judiciary Committee. If you have any questions or need clarification on any aspect of AB700,please feel free to contact me or Malcolm Smith of our office at(415) 691-1200. Mr. Smith has discussed this bill with Dennis Cima of your local office. Thank you for your continuing support of open space and the environment. S- cer , a-� Crai tton General Manager LCB/mcs cc: MROSD Board of Directors 46 Dennis Cima, Office of Senator Campbell Open Space 1 A� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 5T/ FF STUFF slay 5. 1995 anyone you know i5 intere5ted in one of these InELC nX�[ po5ition5, please contact Deirdre. VV1ly�� FUN COMMITTEE UPDATE...It'5 time again for the pa55ing of the torch for fun committee A WARM WELCOME our new docent members. Many thanks to outgoing members coordinator, Cheryl Solomon, who joined u5 on Malcolm Smith and Mary Gundert, both of April 10 after enduring cur grueling interview whom have offered to help out if needed for proce55 (sorry Cheryl!). Her background future activities. (Too kind!) includes a Ma5ter'5 Degree in environmental studies from Cal State Fullerton, and 5tint5 a5 volunteer coordinator at Wildlife Rescue and community relations representative at 8FI Recyclery. Glad to have ycu with u5, Cheryl! tv SEASONAL HIRING got underway a little earlier this year. Joining the Skyline Staff in April Patrick Congdon and Mark Casaretto have were new 5ea5enal5 Grant Kern and Rick agreed (of their own. volition) to serve yet Givens, and returning 5ea5enal5 Scott Cotterel another term. (Cool!) And unofficial members and Jason Lan ell. Jo Combs and Susan Dale, who did most of the 9 b, :VV1i work last year, will become official members In the Foothills area, Frances Reneau rejoined again this year. (Yeah!) If anyone else Is the seasonal Staff after finishing her Stint in intere5ted in joining the fun committee, please the administrative office a5 interim part-time let Deirdre know ASAP. Or, if you have ideas temporary job-share docent coordinator for activities that you would like to See happen (whew!). New 5ea50na1 Phillip Witt joined the (and help happen?), Pa55 them on! group in April, and Jason Davis will come aboard June 19. Returning 5ea5onal Carolyn Maclntyre FOUND!...One office representative for the will be back June 5. 5afety committee. Thanks to Donna Wilkinson, Ofre5h off the plane from her Hawaiian vacation, SORRY TO SAY that Joan Young will be for offering to Serve on the committee. Stepping down from her volunteer coordinator Thank5, a150, to Bunny Congdon, Marie po5itien effective June 7. Already a great McGough, Tiffany Rosso, Cheryl Solomon, and mom, Joan wants to Spend more time with Sheryl Cochran, who also threw their hats in daughters Greta and Robin, especially after the ring. School lets out in June. We'll mi55 you, Joan, and a anxiously await your next apparition at the COMINGS AND GOINGS... District, whatever it may be! Tiffany Rosso i5 vacationing in Alaska through May 12. In her absence, Jean Duperrault will be HIRING UPDATE...The hiring proce55 i5 underway filling in a5 temporary receptionist. Thank5 for for both the equipment mechanic-operator and helping u5 out, Jean! volunteer coordinator po5itiom, The cio5ing date for applications is May 19 for EMO and MARK YOUR CALENDARS...On Friday, May 19, May 23 for volunteer coordinator. If you or from 1PM to 3PM in the Board room, the California Department of Fi5h & Game will be In the Foothi115 area, work i5 nearing completion here to present an informational program on on the new trail at Picchetti. Mark Ca5aretto, mountain lion. Robin Finkelstein, Michael Banko5h, Frances Reneau, Michael Jurich, and John Kowale5ki have all worked on the trail, and are now completing •® �' '• `` construction of the bridge over part of the Steven'5 Canyon water5hed. Trail Days got rained out at Foothills, too, 5o Michael Jurich and Michael Banko5h had the volunteers who 5howed up plant oak tree5 in the meadow The Speaker will be wildlife biologi5t Steve between the annex and the office. The Foothi115 1(� Torre5, and a real live mountain lion will be 5taff al50 completed the planting phase of the ill 1 making a gue5t appearance! land5cape plan for the Foothills office. Kerry Carlson, John Kowale5ki, Phil Witt, and Annette CONCERN has developed two handouts that Coleman did the planting, and Phil Hearin and may be helpful in re5pon5e to the anxiety that Tom Karnofel in5talied the irrigation 5y%cm. the recent bombing in Oklahoma City has cau5e61 for many of u5. Copie5 of the handouts are ANNIVERSARIES...April had a 51ew of attached to thi5 new5letter. anniver5arie5, the biggest of which belonged to Del Woods, who celebrated his 20th(!) HAPPENINGS FROM THE FIELD...The anniver5ary on April 29. Next came Pat maintenance 5taff at both field offices Congdon with 13 year5; Kerry Carlson with 10 5tarted on the 9/80 program la5t week. Their year5; Sheryl Cochran with 7 year5; Emma hours will generally be 7:00 a.m (yike5!) to 4:30 Johnson with 4 year5 (not counting her previous p.m. (ouch!), with every other Monday off. 8 year5!); Judy Law, Susan Dale, and Ken Miller with 3 year5; and Julie McCullough with 1 year. The Skyline crew continues to be busy clearing May anniver5arie5 include Craig Beckman with 9 51ide5 and downed tree5 and checking for Storm year5, and Board appointee5 Mike Foster with damage (will thi5 ever end???). Paul McKowan i5 17 year5 and Sue Schectman with 11 con5tructing the new bulletin board 5ign5 that will be in5talled at entraryce5 to pre5erve5. Trail Days was rained out, but Frank 015on, l , Jason Langell, and Scott Cotterel took the people who 5howed up anyway with them to do 5ome 5torm check5. On the patrol Side. Brian d aC:Z© Malone, Warren Phillips, and Dennis Danlel5on have been dealing with a new problem for the Di5trict - protecting vegetation and geologic bu nth for features in Devils Canyon from damage related BIRTHDAYS...April was also a 5y month Y 9 tF to rock climbing activities. birthday5. Stan Hooper celebrated a birthday on April 3; France5 Reneau on April 2; Jean Fidde5 on April 5; Ralph Molica on April 9; Malcolm Smith on April 16; Sheryl Cochran on April 18: and Patrick Congdon on April 28. May A IV(;[R birthday5 include Joan Young on May 3; David Topley on May 14; and Steve Covarrubla5 on May 16. Happy Birthday one and a11! Open Spaa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT STAFF STUFF MAY 5, i095 anyone you know is interested in one of these Positions, please contact Deirdre. FUN COMMITTEE UPDATE...It'S time again for the passing of the torch for fun committee A WARM WELCOME our new docent members. Many thanks to outgoirg members coordina-�or, Cheryl Solomon, who joined us on Malcolm Smith and Mary Gundert, both of April 10 after enduring cur grueling interview whom have offered to help out if needed for process (sorry Cheryl!). Her background future activities. (Too kind!) includes a Master's Degree in environmental studies from Cal State Fullerton, and stints as volunteer coordinator at Wildlife Rescue and ccmmurity relations representative at BFI Recyclery. Glad to have you with us, Cheryl! SEASONAL HIRING got underway a little earlier this year. Joining the Skyline staff in April Patrick Congdon and Mark CaSaretto have were new 5ea5enal5 Grant Kern and Rick agreed (of their own. volition) to serve yet Givens, and returning 5easonal5 Scott Cotterel another term. (Cool!) And unofficial members and Jason Lan ell. Jo Combs and Susan Dale, who did most of the bi?n �� work last year, will become official members In the Foothills area, Frances Reneau rejoined again this year. (Yeah!) If anyone else Is the seasonal staff after finishing her stint in interested in joining the fun committee, please the administrative office a5 interim part-time let Deirdre know ASAP. Or, if you have ideas �. temporary job-share docent coordinator for activities that you would like to see happen (whew!). New seasonal Phillip Witt joined the (and help happen?), pass them on! group in April, and Jason Dav15 will come aboard June 19. Returning seasonal Carolyn Maclntyre FOUND!...One office representative for the will be back June 5. safety committee. Thanks to Donna Wilklmon, fresh off the plane from her Hawaiian vacation, SORRY TO SAY that Joan Young will be for offering to serve on the committee. stepping down from her volunteer coordinator Thanks, also, to Bunny Congdon, Marie position effective June 7. Already a great McGough. Tiffany Rosso, Cheryl Solomon, and mom, Joan wants to Spend more time with Sheryl Cochran, who also threw their hats in daughters Greta and Robin, especially after the ring. school lets out in June. We'll miss you, Joan, and a anxiously await your next apparition at the COMINGS AND GOINGS... District, whatever it may be! Tiffany Rosso is vacationing in Alaska through May 12. In her absence, Jean Duperrault will be HIRING UPDATE...The hiring process is underway filling in a5 temporary receptionist. Thanks for for both the equipment mechanic-operator and helping u5 out, Jean! volunteer coordinator positions, The closing date for applications i5 May 19 for EMO and MARK YOUR CALENDARS...On Friday, May 19, May 23 for volunteer coordinator. If you or from 11`M to 3PM in the Board roorn, the 4 STATE CAPITOL � � COMMITTEES P.O.BOX 942849 BANKING AND FINANCE SACRAMENTO,CA 94249-0001 Iff " INSURANCE (916)445-8305 aI1-fornin I1P1stainXr REVENUE AND TAXATION E-Mail:Jim.F.Cunneengassembly.ca.gov BUDGET VICE CHAIR:SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OFFICE J IM C U N N E E N RESOURCES,TRANSPORTATION, 901 CAMPISI WAY,SUITE 300 ASSEMBLYMEMBER,TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURE AND THE CAMPBELL,CA 95008 ENVIRONMENT (408)369-8170 Representing the communities of,:Campbell,Cupertino, VICE CHAIR:SUBCOMMITTEE ON Los Altos,Los Gatos,Monte Sereno,San Jose,Saratoga,and Sunnyvale INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CHAIRMAN;SELECT COMMITTEE ON HIGH TECHNOLOGY April 19 , 1995 Mr. L. Craig Britton, General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Britton: Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule and coming up to Sacramento to speak on behalf of my Assembly Bill 700, the Property Rights and Paragliding Bill . Your testimony was truly appreciated and made a difference . I really appreciate the assistance you have given me . Again, thank you. Sincerely, JIM CUNNEEN Member of the Assembly, District 24 JC/jb Printed on Recycled Paper i 'APR 2 71 ' . MARIN MUNICIPAL ',ic McGuire WATER DisTRicr 220 Nellen Avenue I".0. N,x 994 News Release Corre Madera,CA 94976-0994 415.924-4600 FAX 415.927,4953 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Pischel 924-4600 ext.274 July 29, 1994 -or- Suanne Bouvier 924-4600 ext. 250 MOUNTAIN LIONS SIGHTED ON MOUNT TAMALPAIS WATERSHED Recently, the Marin Municipal Water Distict has received reports of mountain lion sightings on the Mount Tamalpais watershed in the areas of Phoenix Lake, Pine Mountain and the Meadow Club. In addition, mountain lion tracks are seen on a regular basis in the Kent Lake area. Generally, mountain lions are calm, quiet and elusive. However, they are unpredictable and have been known to attack without warning, especially when with their cubs. Thus, visitors to the Mount Tamalpais watershed are encouraged to follow the California Department of Fish and Game's safety guidelines to minimize encounters with mountain lions, ► DO NOT HIKE ALONE: Go in groups, with adults supervising children. ► KEEP CHILDREN CLOSE TO YOU: Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children within your sights at-all times. ► DO NOT APPROACH A LION, ESPECIALLY ONE THAT IS FEEDING OR WITH CUBS: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. ► DO NOT RUN FROM A LION: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up so they don't panic and run. -more- In the event you encounter an aggressive mountain lion, wildlife biologists suggest taking the following actions: Do all you can to appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Throw stones, branches or whatever you can get your hands on without crouching down or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly. What you want to do is convince the lion you are not prey and that you may in fact be a danger to the lion. Remember, fight back if a lion attacks you, Lions have been driven away by prey that fights back. If you sight a mountain lion on the Mount Tamalpais watershed, please call the Sky Oaks Ranger Station at(415) 459-5267. For more information regarding mountain lions, contact the California Department of Fish and Game Office at P.O. Box 47, Yountville, CA 94599. The telephone number is (707) 944-5500. The Marin Municipal Water District owns and preserves approximately 21,250 acres (80 square miles) of watershed land and provides water service to a population of 170,000. Besides its value as a natural water supply source, the watershed also serves as an ideal environment for plant and wildlife. Marin's coast range forests prove the perfect habitat for not only mountain lion but deer, raccoon, fox, coyote, bobcat and some alien species such as feral pigs and opossum. # MARIN MUNICIPAL WATERDuma McGuire -20 Nellen Avenue 1'.0.Nix 9 Avenue94 News Release Cure Madera,CA 94976.0994 415.924-4600 FAX 415.927-4953 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Pischel 924-4600 ext.274 July 29, 1994 -or- Suanne Bouvier 924-4600 ext. 250 MOUNTAIN LIONS SIGHTED ON MOUNT TAMALPAIS WATERSHED Recently, the Marin Municipal Water Distict has received reports of mountain lion sightings on the Mount Tamalpais watershed in the areas of Phoenix Lake, Pine Mountain and the Meadow Club. In addition, mountain lion tracks are seen on a regular basis in the Kent Lake area. Generally, mountain lions are calm, quiet and elusive. However, they are unpredictable and have been known to attack without warning, especially when with their cubs. Thus, visitors to the Mount Tamalpais watershed are encouraged to follow the California Department of Fish and Game's safety guidelines to minimi,ze encounters with mountain lions. ► DO NOT HIKE ALQNE: Go in groups, with adults supervising children. ► KEEI! !CHTLDREN CLOSE TO YOU: Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children within your sights at-all times. ► DO W21 APIMACH A LION, ESPECIALLY ONE IHAT IS EEE12TNQ OR 3MEM CUBS: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. ► DO NOI RXIN FROM A LTQN: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up so they don't panic and run. -more- 4 he Resources Agency Pete Wilson Douglas P. Wheeler Gouernor Secretary of California California Conservation Corps e Department of Boating&Waterways 9 Department of Conservation Department of Fish&Game 0 Department of Forestry&Fire Protection • Department of Parks&Recreation a Department of Water Resources May 3, 1995 L. Craig Britton General Manager Midpeninsula Reg Open Space Dist 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Britton: I am pleased to inform you that the following Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program project has been included on the list of projects recommended by the Resources Agency to the California Transportation Commission: Midpeninsula Reg Open Space Dist SIERRA AZUL RESOURCE LANDS PROJECT (PHASE II) $200, 000 From the list of eligible projects recommended by The Resources Agency, the Commission will make a final selection of projects to be funded in the 1995-96 fiscal year. The total cost of Resources Agency recommended projects exceeds anticipated funding availability, therefore, not all projects recommended by the Resources Agency will be funded by the Commission. From a total of approximately $18 million in recommended projects, the Commission will select projects totaling no more than $5 million for funding (no more than 60 percent of available funding to Southern California projects and 40 percent to Northern California projects) . The final selection will be based on the Commission's determination of project readiness, viability, and the link between the proposed project and the underlying transportation project. It is anticipated that the Commission will consider its selection in July, 1995. To assist you in determining the probability of being funded by the CTC, we have enclosed the list of recommended projects with recommended grant funding levels. In the event the The Resources Building Sacramento, (A 95814 (916) 653-5656 FAX (916) 653-8102 California Coastal Commission e California Tahoe Conservancy o Colorado River Board of California Energy Resources, Conservation&Development Commission * Sail Francisco Bay Conservation&Development Commission State Coastal Conservancy 0 State Lands Commission * State Reclamation Board Printed on recycled paper Britton Page 2 recommended level of grant funding differs from your request, you will also find, enclosed, the detail of items not recommended for funding with grant funds. If these items of expense are deemed necessary to you, you may wish to fund them from non-grant sources. The Commission requires that final environmental documents for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program project be submitted by May 26, 1995. For information on any other Commission requirements, please contact Mr. Rick Gumz at the California Transportation Commission, 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 654-4245. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Judy Kohn, the Resources Agency EEMP Coordinator, at (916) 653-5656. We appreciate your fine work in this area and wish you success in the completion of your project. Sincerely, i I Douglas Wheeler Secretary for Resources Enclosures M. STATE RESOURCES AGENCY 14-Apr.96 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM Page 112 11146-9B GRANT CYCLE RECOMMENDED PROJECTS NORTHERN COUNTIES RECOMMENDED CUMULATIVE NO APPLICANT PROJECT SCORE FUNDING TOTAL 22 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DIST SIERRA AZUL RESOURCE LANDS PROJECT(PHASE 11) 99.00 20D,000 200,000 7 AMERICAN RIVER LAND TRUST PINE HILL ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 98.67 200,000 400,000 148 ARCATA,CITY OF ARCATA MARSH AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY/SOUTH G ST 98.33 30,388 430,388 207 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SAND PARKLAND HABITAT SURVIVAL 98.00 325,000 755,388 27 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION MCVICAR PROPERTY RESOURCE LAND ACQUISITION 97.67 150,ODD 905,388 96 DEPT.OF FISH AND GAME RED LAKE WATER AND STORAGE RIGHT ACQUISITION 97.33 250,000 1,155,388 115 PETALUMA,CITY OF PETALUMA MARSH ENHIADOBE CREEK RESTIRIVER ACCESS 97.00 227,000 1,382,388 107 MODESTO,CITY OF ADDITION TO TUOLUMNE RIVER REGIONAL PARK 96.67 250,000 1,632,388 44 SOLANO COUNTY FARMLANDS AND OPEN SPACE COMPLETION OF LYNCH CANYON ACQUISITION 96.33 290,000 1,882,388 54 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION COASTAL DUNE HABITAT RESTORATION-FORT ORD COAST 96.00 70,000 1,952,388 119 SAN JOSE,CITY OF HWY 87 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANTING 95.67 174,420 2,126,808 e9 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION AMERICAN RIVER TRAIL HAZEL AVE BICYCLE/PED CROSS 94.67 451,500 2,578,308 26 ALBANY,CITY OF ALBANY URBAN FORESTRY 93.67 75,000 2,653,308 75 DAVIS,CITY OF POLE LINE CORE AREA POND 93.67 191,003 2,844,311 101 MOUNTAIN VIEW,CITY OF STEVENS CREEK ENHANCEMENT PLANTING 93.33 144,000 2,988,311 146 REDWOOD CITY,CITY OF REDWOOD CITY URBAN FORESTRY PLANTING 93.00 65,200 3,053,511 155 ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY URBAN FORESTRY 92.67 243,970 3,297,481 149 GREENFIELD,CITY OF GREENFIELD'S WALNUT AVE TO OAK AVE LANDSCAPING 92.33 169,000 3,466,481 116 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RODEO BEAUTIFICATION AND CREEK TRAIL ENH 92.00 281,573 3,748,054 86 AMADOR COUNTY HIGHWAY 49 TREE PLANTING 91.67 23,194 3,771,248 117 STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY SPRING RANCH ACQUISITION 91.67 500,000 4,271,248 8 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION VAN DAMME ST PARK SPRING RANCH ACQUISITION 91.67 500,000 4,771,248 38 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION OLOMPALI SHP HISTORIC GARDEN AND GROUNDS REST 91.33 494,340 5,265,5138 62 OAKLAND,CITY OF CYPRESS STRUCTURE NEIGHBORHOOD TREE PLANTING 91.00 290,337 5,555,925 99 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION EMERALD BAY TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 91.00 204,455 5,760,380 53 REEDLEY,CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION 9033 500,000 6,260,380 65 PARLIER,CITY OF PARLIER OPERATION LANDSCAPE 9033 500'000 6,760,380 175 REDWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY HAMMOND COASTAL TRAIL 90.00 498,816 7,259,196 89 DEPT.OF PARKS AND RECREATION SOUTH YUBA RIVER 89.67 395,000 7,654,196 TOTAL RECOMMENDED,NORTHERN COUNTIES: $7,654,196 [------ � � ^ . . ` � . Claims No. 85- O aN� Meeting 85-11 Date: K8my24. 199G | REVISED ! K8|OPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7691 17.32 Association of Bay Area Governments Maps 7892 329.04 AT&T Telephone Service 7683 286.11 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense | 7694 5'000.00 °1 Curtis Becker Construction Construction Service | 7685 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Service 7686 1'000.00 Louis Bordi General Engineering Grading Service 7697 782.36 Bnaon. O'DonneU. Miller etg| Legal Services 7680 75.00 California Perk& Recreation Society Advertising 7608 157.22 California Water Service Company Water Service 7700 41.03 Ca||enderA000cioteo Plans ! 7701 125.60 Camino K4mdioa| Group K4adiom| Services 7702 566.23 C|erk'oAu10 Parts K' Machine Shop Vehicle Expense 7703 57.15 Cmmoto| Ford Tractor Equipment Parts 7704 53.03 Annette Coleman Reim buraennent-Gupp||oo 7705 350.00 Computer Resource Center Training-D. Wilkinson � 7706 43.10 Contemporary Engraving Co.' Inc. Volunteer Name Tags � 7707 278.05 Corporate Environments Furniture 7708 69.90 °2 Coot Plus Nursery Recognition Event 7709 4'500.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 7710 162.38 Dailey Body company Vehicle Parts 7711 90.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 7712 54.20 Deere & Company Safety Video 7713 23.27 Empire Equipment Company Tractor Parts 7714 2.828.00 Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance 7715 1.077.50 Enoha||mhDevm|opnnentm' Inc. Consulting Services 7716 55.00 John Escobar Reimbursement-Meeting Expense 7717 66.25 Federal Express Mailing Expense 7718 177.00 Federal Parks and Recreation Subscription � 7719 30.01 Film ToFrame Prints and Slides � 7720 147.55 The Fixture Broker Display Board Grids � 7721 201.52 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies � 7722 95.98 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys 7723 242.47 Fry's Electronics Fax Modem � � 7724 79.40 G | Trucking Company Delivery Charge 7735 133.00 K8aryGunder1 Private Vehicle Expense � 7726 736.70 Guy Plumbing 0k Heating, Inc. Plumbing and Supplies 7727 404.06 Sharon Hall Photography Photography Prints � 7728 553.51 Jarrett Q^ Associates / Button King Founders Event Buttons � 7729 7,GG8.4O JedoPubUoationa' Inc. Brochures � � 7730 89.00 TomKernofe| Reimbursement-Training 7731 3.275.00 Kilroy Pest Control Extermination Service � � 7732 15OOO JohnNb�e|��hi ��aimbura�mnwnt-�x�lF-[roinin� � � � 7733 595.88 hwik Key Lock& Safe Co.. Inc. Door Repair and Key Service 7734 90.88 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Field Supplies 7735 44.17 Langley Hill Quarry Beoerooh �°1 Urgent Check Issued May 11, 1905 °2 Urgent Check Issued May 19, 1995 Page � Claims 95-10 Meeting 95-11 Date: May 24, 1995 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7736 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Office Supplies 7737 5,000.00 Lucille and William Ming Sing Lee 1991 Trust Land 7738 304.17 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Rental 7739 900.00 Marshall Roofing Roof Repair 7740 345.42 Julie McCullough Private Vehicle Expense 7741 238.13 McGrath RentCorp Field Office Rental 7742 2.093.88 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Equipment 7743 783.71 Miracle Auto Painting & Body Repair Vehicle Repair � 7744 250.78 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies 7745 684.33 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 7748 152.68 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies � � 7747 893.47 Murray & Murray Legal Services 7748 76.01 Northern Energy, Inc. Fuel 7749 850.00 Nutrneg &Company Recognition Event-Food 7750 1.625.20 °3 The Office Outfitters Furniture 7751 649.74 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies � � 7752 1.083.42 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7753 35.56 City of Palo Alto Utilities 7784 1.530.00 Peter Petri Consulting Services � � 7755 1.639.02 Pineoone Lumber Co.. Inc. Lumbar � � � 7756 18.79 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Rental � 7757 2.610.25 Pouncing Pachyderm Productions Consulting Services � 7758 91.70 Pharmacy Billing Service, Inc. Medical Services 7759 27.840.00 Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. Demolition Service 7760 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service � 7761 203.44 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repair 7762 740.44 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair � 7763 68.25 Saftv K|een Solvent Tank Service � ^ 7764 387.14 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertising � 7765 72.13 David SanQuinefti Reimbursement-Office Supplies � 7766 688.72 San Jose Mercury News Advertising 7787 5.820.00 E.R. Sheehan Trail Construction 7788 158.70 Shell Oil Company Fuel � 7789 147.92 Signs Of The Times Signs 7770 13885D 8hvUn�Bui|deno. Inc.nc Construction Service � . � ^ � 7771 81.25 Skyline County Water District Water Service 7772 90.76 Cheryl Solomon Reimbursement-Docent Training Supplies 7773 50.00 Special Districts Association Annuo| []uaa 7774 368.30 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement-Airfare and Private Vehicle Expense 7775 5.383.41 Smith Equipment Equipment Repairs 7776 197.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 7777 432.79 S &VV Equipment Company Equipment Repair 7778 404.43 ^4 Tap Plastics Field Supplies °3 Urgent Check Issued May 12. 19S5 °4 Urgent Check Issued May 11. 1995 Page 2 Claims No. 95-10 \ K8eatnQS5-11 � Date: K8ay24. 1995 REVISED K8|DPEN|NSULArEG|CJNAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description | 7780 287.85 Thermo Corp. Vehicle Maintenance 7781 72.60 OovidTop|ay Private Vehicle Expense 7782 1.000.00 Valley Title Company Title Insurance 7783 85*00 ^5 Tom Warren Volunteer Event-Guitarist 7784 148.31 West P|ub|iohingCorporation Resource Documents | 7785 106.80 Mike Williams Private Vehicle Expense 7786 358.23 Yordbinj Equipment Sales Field Equipment 7787 454.14 Petty Cash Vo|unbaer-RecogniUonEventExpenoes. Field and Office Supplies, Local and Out+zf-Town Meeting Expense, Film and Developing, Photocopying and Uniform � Expense °5 Urgent Check Issued May 18. 19B5 � � � � � � Page 3 � Claims No. 95-10 Meeting 95-11 Date: May 24, 1995 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7691 17.32 Association of BayArea Governments Maps 7692 329.04 AT&T Telephone Service 7693 285.11 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7694 5,000.00 *1 Curtis Becker Construction Construction Service 7695 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Service 7696 1,000.00 Louis Bordi General Engineering Grading Service 7697 782.36 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller et al Legal Services 7698 75.00 California Park& Recreation Society Advertising 7699 157.22 California Water Service Company Water Service 7700 41.03 Callander Associates Plans 7701 125.50 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 7702 566.23 Clark's Auto Parts & Machine Shop Vehicle Expense 7703 57.15 Coastal Ford Tractor Equipment Parts 7704 53.63 Annette Coleman Reimbursement-Supplies 7705 250.00 Computer Resource Center Training-D. Wilkinson 7706 43.10 Contemporary Engraving Co., Inc. Volunteer Name Tags 7707 278.05 Corporate Environments Furniture 7708 69.90 *2 Cost Plus Nursery Recognition Event 7709 4,500.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 7710 162.38 Dailey Body company Vehicle Parts 7711 90.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 7712 54.20 Deere & Company Safety Video 7713 23.27 Empire Equipment Company Tractor Parts 7714 2,628.00 Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance 7715 1,077.50 Enshallah Developments, Inc. Consulting Services 7716 55.00 John Escobar Reimbursement-Meeting Expense 7717 66.25 Federal Express Mailing Expense 7718 177.00 Federal Parks and Recreation Subscription 7719 30.01 Film To Frame Prints and Slides 7720 147.55 The Fixture Broker Display Board Grids 7721 201.52 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies 7722 95.99 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys 7723 242.47 Fry's Electronics Fax Modem 7724 79.40 G I Trucking Company Delivery Charge 7725 133.00 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 7726 736.70 Guy Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Plumbing and Supplies 7727 404.06 Sharon Hall Photography Photography Prints 7728 553.51 Jarrett & Associates / Button King Founders Event Buttons 7729 7,666.40 Jeda Publications, Inc. Brochures 7730 99.00 Tom Karnofel Reimbursement-Training 7731 3,275.00 Kilroy Pest Control Extermination Service 7732 150.00 John Kowaleski Reimbursement-EMT Training 7733 595.89 Kwik Key Lock& Safe Co., Inc. Door Repair and Key Service 7734 90.88 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Field Supplies 7735 44.17 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock *1 Urgent Check Issued May 11, 1995 *2 Urgent Check Issued May 19, 1995 Page 1 � Clahne85- D / Meeting 05- 1 Date: yWey24. 1B8G � PW|DPEN|NSULAREG0NAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Office Supplies 7737 5.000.00 Lucille and William Ming Bing Lee 1991 Trust Land 7738 304.17 Los Altos Garbage OumpsterRenba| | 7738 900.00 Marshall Roofing Roof Repair | i 7740 345.42 Julie McCullough Private Vehicle Expense 7741 238.13 McGrath RentCorp Field Office Rental 7743 2.093.89 KnatnoKnobi|eCommnunioatinnn Radio Equipment 7743 783.71 Miracle Auto Painting & Body Repair Vehicle Repair | 7744 250.79 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies | � 7745 864.32 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 7746 152.58 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies 7747 693.47 Murray&Murray Legal Services � 7748 76.01 Northern Energy. Inc. Fuel ! 7749 850.00 Nutmeg &Company Recognition Event-Food 7750 1.525.30 °3 The Office Outfitters Furniture 7751 540.74 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 7752 1.063.42 Pacific Bell Telephone Gen/ice 7753 25.56 City uf Palo Alto Utilities � 7754 1.530.00 Peter Petri Consulting Services 7755 1.839.02 Pinenone Lumber Co.. Inc. Lumber 7756 18.79 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Rental 7757 2.816.25 Pouncing Pachyderm Productions Consulting Services 7758 91.70 Pharmacy Billing Service, Inc. K8edioe|Services 7769 27.840.00 Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. Demolition Service � 7760 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service � 7761 203.44 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repair � 7762 740.44 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair � 7763 68.25 QuMn K|een Solvent Tank Service � 7764 387.14 Gan Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertising � � 7785 72.13 David Songuinetti Reimbursement-Office Supplies 7766 688.72 San Jose Mercury News Advertising 7767 5.820.00 E.R. Sheehan Trail Construction 7768 158.70 Shell Oil Company Fuel 7769 147.92 Signs Of The Times Signs � 7770 1.368.50 Skyline Builders, Inc. Construction Service 7771 81.25 Skyline County Water District Water Service 7772 80.76 Cheryl Solomon ReimburoemnentOooentTroining Supplies � 7773 50.00 Special Districts Association Annual Dues � 7774 350.30 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement-Airfare and Private Vehicle Expense � 7775 5.363.41 Smith Equipment Equipment Repairs 7776 197.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense � 7777 432.79 G&VV Equipment Company Equipment Repair 7778 404.43 °4 Top Plastics Field Supplies � °3 Urgent Check Issued May 12. 1995 °4 Urgent Check Issued May 11, 1995 Page 2 Claims No. Q6- O Meeting B5- 1 Date: K0ay24. 1995 K8|OPEN|NGULArEG|ONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7780 287.85 lFhennoCorp. Vehicle Maintenance 7781 73.80 OavidTop|ey Private Vehicle Expense 7782 1.000.00 Valley Title Company Title Insurance 7783 85.00 °6 Tom Warren Volunteer Event-Guitarist 7784 148.31 West P|ub|iohingCorporation Resource Documents 7785 108.80 Mike Williams Private Vehicle Expense 7786 358*23 Yardb|rd Equipment Sales Field Equipment °5 Urgent Check Issued May 18. 1995 � � � � � � Page C� o'Claims 95-10 Meeting 95-11 Date: K8o@Q4. 1995 REVISED W4|OPEN|NSU[A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Nome Description 7691 17.32 Association of Say Area Governments Maps 7682 328.04 AT&T Telephone Service 7693 386.11 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense 7684 5'000.00 ^1 Curtis Becker Construction Construction Service 7695 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Service 7696 1'800.00 Louis Bordi General Engineering Grading Service � 7897 782.36 Bnamn. O'OonneU. Miller eNa| Legal Services � 7888 75.00 California Park& Recreation Society Advertising 7698 157.23 California Water Service Company Water Service � 7700 41.03 CaUenderAmaooiatea Plans 7701 135.50 Camino K4edioe| Group Medical Services 7702 560.23 C|ork'o Auto Parts 8k Machine Shop Vehicle Expense 7703 57.15 Coastal Ford Tractor Equipment Parts 7704 53.63 Annette Coleman Reimbursement-Supplies 7705 350.00 Computer Resource Center Troining'O' VN|k|nmon 7706 43.10 Contemporary Engraving Co.' Inc. Volunteer Name Tags 7707 278.05 Corporate Environments Furniture 7708 68.90 °2 Cost Plus Nursery Recognition Event 7708 4'500.00 Dona Property Analysis Appraisal Services 7710 162.38 Dailey Body company Vehicle Parts 7711 90.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 7712 54.20 Deere & Company Safety Video 7713 23.37 Empire Equipment Company Tractor Parts � 7714 2.828.00 Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance 7715 1.077.50 EnmhmUah Developments, Inc. Consulting Services 7716 55.00 John Escobar Reimbursement-Meeting Expense 7717 68.25 Federal Express Mailing Expense � 7718 177.00 Federal Parks and Recreation Subscription 7719 30.01 Film ToFrame Prints and Slides 7720 147.55 The Fixture Broker Display Board Grids 7721 201.52 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies 7722 95'99 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys 7723 242.47 Fry'aE|ectroniom Fax Modem 7724 79.40 (3 | lFruoking Company Delivery Charge 7725 133.00 K8apyGundart Private Vehicle Expense 7720 736.70 Guy Plumbing 8k Heating, Inc. Plumbing and Supplies 7727 404.08 Sharon Hall Photography Photography Prints � 7728 553.51 Jarrett & Associates / Button King Founders Event Buttons 7729 7,666.40 Jedm Publications, Inc. Brochures 7730 99.00 Tom Karnofn| Reimbursement-Training 7731 3.275.00 Kilroy Pest Control Extermination Service � 7732 150`00 JohnKowo|esW Reimbursement-EMT Training � 7733 595.89 HwihKev Lock�L Safe{�o.. Inc. Door F�opa|rand Kew Service � ' � 7734 90.88 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. Field Supplies � 7735 44.17 Langley Hill Quarry 8eoerook °1 Urgent Check \amuad May 17, 1995 °2 Urgent Check Issued May 19, 1995 Page 1 � Claims 95-10 Meeting 95-11 Date: May 24, 1995 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7736 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Office Supplies 7737 5,000.00 Lucille and William Ming Sing Lee 1991 Trust Land 7738 304.17 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Rental 7739 900.00 Marshall Roofing Roof Repair 7740 345.42 Julie McCullough Private Vehicle Expense 7741 238.13 McGrath RentCorp Field Office Rental 7742 2,093.89 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Equipment 7743 783.71 Miracle Auto Painting & Body Repair Vehicle Repair 7744 250.79 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies 7745 664.32 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 7746 152.68 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies 7747 693.47 Murray & Murray Legal Services 7748 76.01 Northern Energy, Inc. Fuel 7749 850.00 Nutmeg &Company Recognition Event-Food 7750 1,525.20 *3 The Office Outfitters Furniture 7751 549.74 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 7752 1,063.42 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7753 25.56 City of Palo Alto Utilities 7754 1,530.00 Peter Petri Consulting Services 7755 1,639.02 Pinecone Lumber Co., Inc. Lumber 7756 18.79 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Rental 7757 2,616.25 Pouncing Pachyderm Productions Consulting Services 7758 91.70 Pharmacy Billing Service, Inc. Medical Services 7759 27,840.00 Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. Demolition Service 7760 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 7761 203.44 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repair 7762 740.44 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair 7763 68.25 Safty Kleen Solvent Tank Service 7764 387.14 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertising 7765 72.13 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement-Office Supplies 7766 686.72 San Jose Mercury News Advertising 7767 5,820.00 E.R. Sheehan Trail Construction 7768 156.70 Shell Oil Company Fuel 7769 147.92 Signs Of The Times Signs 7770 1,368.50 Skyline Builders, Inc. Construction Service 7771 81.25 Skyline County Water District Water Service 7772 90.76 Cheryl Solomon Reimbursement-Docent Training Supplies 7773 50.00 Special Districts Association Annual Dues 7774 359.30 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement-Airfare and Private Vehicle Expense 7775 5,363.41 Smith Equipment Equipment Repairs 7776 197.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 7777 432.79 S &W Equipment Company Equipment Repair 7778 404.43 *4 Tap Plastics Field Supplies *3 Urgent Check Issued May 12, 1995 *4 Urgent Check Issued May 11, 1995 Page 2 Claims No. 95-10 Meeting 95-11 Date: May 24, 1995 REVISED MIDPENINSULA rEGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7779 730.41 Teater&Teater Maps 7780 287.65 Therma Corp. Vehicle Maintenance 7781 72.60 David Topley Private Vehicle Expense 7782 1,000.00 Valley Title Company Title Insurance 7783 85.00 *5 Tom Warren Volunteer Event-Guitarist 7784 148.31 West Plublishing Corporation Resource Documents 7785 106.80 Mike Williams Private Vehicle Expense 7786 358.23 Yardbird Equipment Sales Field Equipment 7787 454.14 Petty Cash Volunteer-Recognition Event Expenses, Field and Office Supplies, Local and Out-of-Town Meeting Expense, Film and Developing, Photocopying and Uniform Expense *5 Urgent Check Issued May 18, 1995 Page 3