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REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA*
6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
July 26, 1995
(6:30) ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 P.M. At 7:30 P.M., the Board will adjourn
the Special Meeting Closed Session to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting,
and at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special
Meeting Closed Session.
1. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
A. Initiation of Litigation - Ireland Encroachment
B. Initiation of Litigation - Holmes Easement
C. Initiation of Litigation - O'Reilly Encroachment
(7:30) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY -- C. Bruins
Introduction of Suzanna Rumon, New Volunteer Coordinator
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- P. Siemens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 12, 1995 (Consent Item)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Proposed Addition of Collapsible Batons, Soft Body Armor, and Radio
Shoulder Microphones to Assigned Personal Equipment Provided District
Rangers at Estimated Cost of$12,200 -- C. Britton
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Boxd of lxte(tors:Pete Siemens,Mary(-Davey,Teena I Jenshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
(,-Vnetol llommgvr:L.Craig Britton
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2. Proposed Amendment to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Use and
Management Plan to Change Stevens Creek Nature Trail Interpretive Brochure
to Interpretive Signing at Estimated Cost of$3,000 -- M. Gundert
(8:15) 3. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Construction of a Field Office at Skyline
Ridge Open Space Preserve at Estimated Cost of$400,000 and to Contract
with Town of Los Gatos to Provide Construction Administration Services for
the Project at Estimated Cost of$30,000 -- R. Anderson
4. Informational Report on Planning and Design of the Utility Undergrounding
Project Along Portola Road Adjacent to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
M. Gundert
(8:25) 5. Proposed Property Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust
for Former Thysen Property and Amendment to Use and Management Plan for
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to Construct Trail Around
Bald Knob and Into Lands Owned by Peninsula Open Space Trust -- C. Britton
(8:30) 6. Authorization to Revise Contract with Platypus Studio to Include Exhibits
Costing $14,600 at David C. Daniels Nature Center and Authorization to
Increase Project Budget by $6,600 -- M. Gundert
(8:40) 7. Proposed Process to Complete Review of Additional Access for Dogs on
Designated Open Space Preserves and Related Policy Issues -- R. Anderson
(8:50) 8. Potential Agenda Topics for "Not-So-Annual" California Regional Park and
Open Space District Conference -- C. Britton
(8:55) 9. Update on Planning for Sale of Surplus Property at Teague Hill Open Space
Preserve and Authorization Request to Contract with Consulting Geotechnical
Engineers at Estimated Cost of $10,000 -- R. Anderson
10. Cancellation of August 9, 1995 Regular Meeting -- J. Fiddes,
(9:05) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Brief announcements or reports by members of the
Board and/or staff on District related activities. A Board member may ask a
question for clarification. No other action, discussion, or deliberation to take
place. Matters of interest to the Board may be referred to staff or placed on a
future agenda.
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.
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** 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 by one motion unless a Board member
removes an item,from the consent calendar. A member of the public may request under oral
communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar,
Open Spac
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-18
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 12, 1995
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M.
Members Present: Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, David Smernoff, Nonette
Hanko, and Wim de Wit. B. Crowder arrived at 8:25 P.M. during the Closed Session portion of
the meeting.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, and Sue Schectman.
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the agenda. D. Smernoff seconded the
motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
N. Hanko requested agenda item three, Approval to Convert District's Workers' Compensation
Coverage to California Compensation Insurance Company be removed from the consent calendar.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar including: approval of
minutes of the June 21 and June 26, 1995 Special Meetings; agenda item one -
Authorization for Director Crowder to Attend the 1995 Land Trust Alliance Rally at a
Projected Cost of $700; agenda item two - Appointment of Director Smernoff to Use
-and Management Committee and Acquisition and Enterprise Committee; and revised
claims 95-13. W. de Wit seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval to Convert District's Workers' Compensation Coverage to California
Compensation Insurance Company Mgpprt R-95-90)
In response to questions from N. Hanko and W. de Wit, J. Fiddes explained how California
Compensation Insurance Company's rates compared with the proposed State Compensatioxy
Insurance Fund rates and how positions were assigned to different coverage classes.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board authorize staff to execute a contract and any
other necessary documents with California Compensation Insurance Company
to provide District's Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage. M. ,Davey
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
C. Britton read the explanatory statement for informational reports printed on the agenda. He
stated he met with Fran Brigmann from the Marin Open Space District and David Hansen from
the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (SCAPOSD) to discuss
potential agenda topics for the November "Not-So-Annual" California Regional Park and Open
Space District Conference to be hosted by SCAPOSD. N. Hanko requested that the manner in
which other agencies are dealing or not dealing with dogs on and off leash be included on the
conference agenda. P. Siemens stated that he would like to place a discussion of potential agenda
topics for the conference on a future agenda.
N. Hanko requested that the informational reports explanatory statement be amended to include
questions concerning an informational report from members of the Board.
M. Davey reported that she had addressed the Los Altos Kiwanis and this was her first official
District presentation.
T. Henshaw questioned whether the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve - Portola Park Heights
item would be on the July 26 agenda. C. Britton stated that the item would probably not be on
that agenda and that staff s goal was to return the item to the Board at the second meeting in
August. He said there was a possibility the first meeting in August would be cancelled.
N. Hanko reported on the Monday, July 10 District presentation to the Palo Alto City Council.
She read a letter from Frances and Bill Spangle on the recent founder's event and said she had
photos of the event.
Vii. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:52 P.M., P. Siemens announced that the Board would recess to Closed Session for the
purpose of discussing Closed Session agenda item I (Conference with Legal Counsel; - Existing
Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) and agenda item 2 (Public Employment -
Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Legal Counsel
and General Manager). The Closed Session convened at 7:53 P.M. and concluded at 10:14 P.M.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 P.M. Jean Fiddes
District Clerk
Claims No. 95-13
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# Amount Name Description
7932 3'089.00 AAA Fence Company Fence �
7933 350.00 Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services �
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. 7934 42.56 Ace Fire Equipment& Service Company Fire Extinguisher �
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7836 444.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
| 7936 3'086.36 All Chemical Disposal, Inc. Consulting Services-Drum Removal �
7837 141 .40 Randy Anderson Partial Reimbursement ofProfessional
Dues and Private Vehicle Expense
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� 7838 349.22 AT&T Telephone Service
7939 142.00 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense
| 7940 1'000.00 Louis Bordi Fuvvkeo Driveway Realignment
� 7941 675.00 Breon' O'DonneU. Miller, Brown & Dennio Legal Services
7842 7.913.08 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Pumper Unit �
7843 57.38 C|odk's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
7944 579.14 Contemporary Engraving Company, Inc. Bronze Plaque
7845 725.29 Communications & Control, Inc. Utilities |
� 7946 32.63 The Darkroom Black & VVhite Prints
7947 3'760.08 Design Concepts Design Production Projects |
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7948 61 .81 JnanFiddes Reinnburomrnent 'Loca| K8eetimq, Fxponm(4
7948 132.75 The Fixture Broker Hardware for District Display |
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7950 434.92 Genjen|und Power Equipment Equipment and EquiprnnntRwm�ir� /
7951 14.87 Grainger Office Tools
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7853 673.44 Sharon Hall Photography Photography and Processing |
7953 482.38 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
7854 87.36 Koeb|e & ShuohotPhotography Photo Processing |
� 7955 348.46 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
� 7956 51.O0 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
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� 7857 250.00 League of California Cities Subscription |
7958 260.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumnpoter Rental
� 7959 1.499.72 8uokyW1ann Consulting Services
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� 7880 238.13 K8cQsghRentCoqx Field Office Rental
7961 70.00 Metro Mobile Communications Radio Repairs
7962 388.50 Kenneth Miller Reimbursement-TrainingExpunset; !
7983 40.50 K8inbon's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
7964 111.47 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
7985 36.11 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies �
7866 90.00 NA| 1995 National Interpreters Workshop Three Media Awards Entry
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7867 3|4G� Novorona |nduathem Inc. Annual �
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7868 19.50 Notuomn Monthly Service
7969 48.60 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
7970 150.00 Page & TurnbuU' Inc. Architectural Sen/iomm
7871 206.58 Peninsula Blueprint_ Inc. Sign Enlargement and B|ue|in*n
7972 21.41 Pi|aroitonOumrry Bane Rook
7973 1'023.36 Pine Cone Lumber Company Lumber �
7874 32.50 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
7975 11.50 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
7878 588.36 Rich's Tire Service Tires
7977 1,067.93 Roy'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
7978 222.91 Quicksilver Printing Printing
7979 144.32 S & VVEquipment Equipment Rental and Hep-;AV�1;
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# Amount Nome Description7980 342.50 Sandis Humber Jones Engineering Services
7982 1.640.00 Santa Cruz Title Company Escrow Fees
7983 2.917.00 Scribner Graphic Press Annual Report Printing
7984 1.200.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction and Equipment Rental
7985 40.20 Skyline Water District Water Service
� 7986 443.21 Malcolm Smith Reimburmament-8ofware and Supplies
7987 184.79 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
� 7988 774.35 Teatar 6k Etc. Graphics Consulting, Brochures and Maps
7988 73,83 University Art Center Frames
7980 1.754.51 UGRenba|a Equipment Rental
| 7881 95.40 Michael Williams Private Vehicle Expense
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
board President Acknovledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to he Directed to Prepare Draft
Resyans• for board Consideration per
Roard Directive(a)
No Response Necessary
William Obermayer LA HONDAICA 94020EVARD #22
July 9, 1995
Pete Siemens
President, Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mr. President:
Thank you for having Susan Schectman, District Legal Counsel, respond to my con-
cerns. I am waiting for her response to a few questions I asked. The legal memorandum
I gave you to deliver to her may be of some assistance.
I expected to see her at the Board meeting Saturday, July 8th. As the main reason the
meeting took place was to address the liability and legal concerns of the residents, I was
surprised she wasn't there. The property owners Association was concerned enough to
have their attorney present. A free and frank exchange would have been most beneficial
for everyone.
How many meetings of the full board do you have without legal counsel present?
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hope the bicycle accident that occurred on the road near the Bean House shortly after
the board meeting wasn't serious.
.. Very truly yo s,
William yer
Open Spa
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE- PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. William Obermayer
22400 Skyline Boulevard #22
La Honda, California 94020
Dear Mr. Obermayer:
Thank you for your July 9, 1995 letter concerning the July 8 neighborhood workshop for the
Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. District clerk Jean Fiddes delivered the legal
memorandum you gave me to District legal counsel Susan Schectman.
Ms. Schectman was not able to the July 8 neighborhood workshop because of a pre-
scheduled family vacation. She has been briefed on the concerns and opinions expressed at
the meeting, which also focused on the proposed Bay Area Ridge Trail crossing of Portola
Park Heights Road. She will be contacting Mr. Spangenberg to discuss the association's
concerns. Ms. Schectman attends most of the Board's regular and special meetings, as well
as some committee meetings.
The July 8 solo bicycle accident at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve did not occur on
Portola Park Heights Road as you stated in your letter. The accident occurred on the Peter's
Creek Trail in the orchard area.
Sincerely,
Peter Siemens
President, Board of Directors
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cc: Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 Phone:4]5-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 E-mail: nirosd@netcorn.com 0
Board of Dire(tors:Poe Siemens,'oary C. Davey, Teena flenshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Genera/Manager:L.Craig Britton
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RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknovledgs/Respond
Director Acknovledgs/Respond
Staff Acknowledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
r� Scoff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Pete Siemens, Chairman _—�f the Board f Directors
r ec t car s Response for Board Consideration per
Members of the Beard
Board Directive(.)
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District No Response Necessary
330 Distel Circle
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Board Members,
We have been living on our property since June of 1980. Our power has
been generators, batteries and solar panels. My .job now requires me to
work from my home. This puts our power consumption well over our
current capacity. I have been doing it but it is a hardship.
I would like to establish a connection to PG&E. In order to do that,
I need a utility easement through one of your properties. The route
I planned is shown on the attached map. The property is in the Sierra
AZU1 preserve. It is one of the Barlow properties.
The proposed route would parallel Mt . Umunhum road through the Barlow
land, where it meets Sierra Azul road. At that point it would cross the
paved road and follow the dirt road. No wildland will be disturbed.
There would be no cost to the District.
Please consider my request . Again it will not cost the District
anything, if fact it may be of benefit to you. Thank you for your time.
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William & Joyce Estrada
P. O. Boy; 153
New Almaden, California
95042-0153
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
William and Joyce Estrada
P. O. Box 153
New Almaden, CA 95042-0153
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Estrada:
Thank you for your recent letter requesting a utility easement through District open space
lands in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Your request has been referred to staff for
consideration. Staff will be contacting you to discuss the matter.
Even though there may be no financial cost the District involved in your request, the Board
is very concerned about the visual impact of overhead utility lines on District lands in the
Sierra Azul area. We have directed staff to address this concern specifically in considering
your request.
Sincerely,
Peter Siemens
President, Board of Directors
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cc: Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail: nirosd@netcom.com
Board of Oirectors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Spact
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-95
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Additions to Rangers' Assigned Personal Equipment
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS #
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1. Authorize the general manager to add collapsible batons, soft body armor, and radio
shoulder microphones to the list of assigned personal equipment provided to each ranger.
2. Direct staff to develop or modify existing field procedures for the use and care of these
new assigned personal equipment items.
BACKGROUND
At the request of Local 715, the bargaining unit representing District rangers, the District
agreed to evaluate the use of collapsible batons by Distinct rangers and report to the Board
with a recommendation within 120 days of ratification of the current labor agreement. The
general manager also agreed to meet with the ranger staff to discuss ranger safety issues. A
meeting was held on April 21, 1995. After listening to rangers' comments at the meeting
and participating in two ranger ride-alongs, the general manager decided to add soft body
armor and radio shoulder microphones to the list of assigned personal equipment items to be
addressed in this report.
During negotiations, the bargaining unit representatives expressed concerns about the
personal safety of rangers when performing patrol and enforcement duties. They also
expressed a concern about the District's ability to address more serious crimes taking place
on District land. In response, the District agreed to work on the liaison program with local
law enforcement agencies to improve communication and working relationships. The District
also agreed to review and modify field operating procedures, if necessary, while continuing
to insure ranger safety as a primary goal.
Training
Beginning in 1976, District rangers performed resource related enforcement duties. Since
1978, the District has provided formal law enforcement training for rangers by sending them
to the National Park Service Seasonal Ranger Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College. A
District representative has been on the academy advisory committee since the early 80's,
insuring that the training program continues to meet the needs of the District.
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Hoard of f)rrectors:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Teena Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Ranko, Betsy Crowder,Win?de Wit
Gener,)l Uumgot:L.Craig Britton
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In addition to the initial seven-week Ranger Academy, District rangers receive 20 to 30
hours of annual law enforcement refresher training. Every year, rangers typically receive 12
to 16 hours of self defense tactics training and 4 to 8 hours of instruction in law changes and
review as they relate to peace officers in California. Training also includes other topical
issues based on staff interest and identified need, such as: working with juveniles, drug
abuse, ranger safety, and review of operations manual changes.
When compared with similar agencies that have rangers with comparable duties and
responsibilities, the District's training program is strong. Exhibit A, Park Rangy
Association Survey Dated October 1994 compares training hours at 36 agencies that manage
regional parks and open space throughout the state. A recent staff survey (Exhibit B) also
supports the strength of the District's training program. The bargaining unit agrees that the
District's law enforcement training is adequate, given our current level of equipment. Over
the years, the District has developed relationships with a number of highly qualified outside
instructors. The District continues to seek instructors who will improve the quality of
training offered to all employees.
F4uipmme
In 1980, rangers started carrying Mace and handcuffs. The Mace was provided in response
to staffs expressed personal safety concerns. The handcuffs were intended primarily to be
used to assist other law enforcement agency personnel upon their specific request. In 1987,
the District contracted with Bill Orr, director of the Ranger Academy, to conduct a study of
the District's law enforcement program. The primary focus of the study was to draft a field
operations manual. However, in an executive summary to the general manager, Mr. Orr's
opinion was that District rangers should be issued police batons. He also expressed his
opinion that the District should eventually arm its rangers or remove law enforcement duties
from the job description. On the advice of the District's defensive tactics instructor, rangers
were trained in the use of their flashlights for self-defense in the beginning in the spring of
police n training, and has continued on a periodic
1990. This training is very similar to po ce baton tras g,
basis. Rangers are currently prohibited from carrying their flashlights during daylight for
defensive purposes. Past court decisions have not been completely supportive of the use of
flashlights as a law enforcement self-defense tool.
In the fall of 1990, management and supervisory staff held a meet and confer session with
bargaining unit representatives to review a draft of the operations manual. Ranger safety
issues were extensively discussed. The standard police baton was considered, but for various
reasons was not approved for use by District rangers at that time. There have been only
minor revisions and additions to the operations manual since then and no additional safety
equipment has been added. In 1993, the District-issued Mace was replaced with pepper
spray, based on the opinion of the defensive tactics instructor and a review of the available
literature. Pepper spray is believed to be effective on a greater percentage of the population,
as well as on dogs and other animals, and has fewer possible health risks. It should also be
noted that in May of 1993 the District's new radio system and dispatching service became
fully operational, considerably improving emergency communications.
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DISCUSSION
Addressing Concerns
The recommendations contained in this report comprise the first step in addressing the ranger
staffs concerns about their personal safety when performing patrol and enforcement duties.
The general manager is committed to continuing open communication with the ranger staff
on these and other matters. For example, a comprehensive review of the operations manual,
with a goal of continuing to promote officer safety, will begin as soon as equipment changes
are approved by the Board and staff can draft and implement necessary field procedures.
The Board is already receiving monthly enforcement activity updates, and annual summaries
will be reviewed as a regular agenda item. Training needs will continue to be assessed,
based upon input from District staff and law enforcement experts. Staff is also in the process
of assuring better liaison with other local law enforcement jurisdictions. Staff anticipates that
all of these activities will be well underway by the end of August.
Ranger Job Description
The current ranger job specification continues to meet the needs of the District. The rangers
are generalists, whose job responsibilities encompass a variety of land stewardship functions,
including land use regulation enforcement, wildland fire suppression, first aid, visitor
assistance and information, site maintenance, and resource management. Increases in visitor
use and the addition of the open space technician and equipment mechanic operator job
classifications have resulted in a shift in the amount of time devoted to each of these duties;
however, overall duties generally remain unchanged.
Enforcement Activity - Work Environment
As the summary of use activity in Exhibit C illustrates, the most significant increase in
enforcement contacts is associated with changes in trail use regulations. Compliance with
land use regulations continues to be the primary focus of the ranger staff and an important
concern of visitors. For the purposes of this report, miscellaneous incidents in 1994 with a
potential to impact ranger safety have been summarized in Exhibit D. Auto burglaries in
parking lots and along highway road frontages have not been included in the summary. In
the past two years, auto burglaries have taken on epidemic proportion. Other park agencies
in both San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties are also experiencing increased rates of auto
burglaries.
Members of the bargaining unit feel that serious criminal activity is increasing on District
land at a significant rate. However, it is difficult to identify any real trend in the occurrence
of serious crimes, since a limited number actually happened on District land. Crimes of
violence remain a very rare occurrence, while visitor use continues to increase. The number
of firearms contacts on District lands fail to suggest any identifiable trend. Although the
importance of these serious crimes should not be discounted solely based on the frequency of
their reported occurrence, it illustrates that maintaining good working relationships with local
law enforcement agencies is essential, since these agencies remain ultimately responsible for
responding to and investigating criminal activity on District land.
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Based on training and experience, rangers can control many, but not all, of the variables in
their work environment. By the very nature of the position, rangers are responsible for
contacting and temporarily detaining violators, often in remote areas. Response times for
assistance from the local law enforcement officers can exceed 45 minutes. Increased public
use and enforcement of trail use regulations have increased the frequency of confrontational-
type contacts. Actual physical assaults on rangers is a rare occurrence. In the history of the
District, only two assaults have resulted in injuries that required medical care. The nature of
the assaults and their outcomes are outlined below.
Year Nature of Assault Outcome Medical Treatment
1979 single punch in mouth escaped dental work
1984 single kick to chest arrest/drunk driving none
1985 wood 2x4 hit to shoulder arrest/indecent exposure chiropractor
1987 one-handed push/grab removed by spouse none
1987 pulled off truck seat arrest/assault none
1994 attempt w/ bicycle arrest/assault none
Svecific SafetyFuipment Items
Collapsible batons are one of the more recent variations on the standard police baton. The
collapsible baton is currently available in three sizes, 16, 21, and 26 inches. It is typically
carried in a case on the belt, collapsed down to a size of 6.2 to 9.5 inches. The collapsed
metal baton is extended by a flick of the wrist and forearm. Its primary purpose is to fend
off unarmed physical assaults by striking blows to the lower body of the aggressor, or to
keep a person at bay. The baton is not intended to be used to strike the upper body or head.
The collapsible baton has gained greater acceptance than the traditional police baton by park
agencies around the state, largely because of the unobtrusive appearance of the collapsed
baton on the belt.
The collapsible baton will provide staff with a method to fend off physical attacks in
conditions unfavorable or ineffective for pepper spray, and will not significantly change the
ranger's uniform appearance. The baton also will allow rangers to keep combative subjects
and vicious animals at a greater distance. However, the Board should recognize that the use
of the baton is an escalation of force over the equipment currently assigned to the ranger
staff. A use of force policy, field procedures, and a required training program will need to
be developed to insure safe and proper use. As is currently the case with the existing
equipment, a written report will be required any time the baton is removed from the carrying
case. The policy will also include a formal review process for every incident of deployment
or use of the baton. Twelve hours of initial training will be required before a ranger is
issued a baton. A commitment of additional annual training is necessary to maintain
proficiency. Staff recommends that rangers be given an option to select either the 21- or 26-
inch length baton. Collapsible batons cost between $45 and $55. The cost for a carrying
case is about $20.
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Soffit body armor or bullet-proof vests, made primarily of Kevlar, are worn under the
uniform shirt to prevent or reduce injuries caused by bullets, knives, and blunt trauma. The
vest provides some degree of protection in the event of a vehicle accident or similar
occurrence. Vests are available in several different styles and levels of protection.
Manufacturers recommend replacement every four to five years, as the materials reportedly
break down and lose their effectiveness. Soft body armor is widely used in law enforcement
for safety purposes. Staff is unaware of any department that actually prohibits the wearing
of body armor. District rangers are currently permitted to wear soft body armor; however,
purchase and maintenance have been at their own expense. Varying levels of personal
discomfort are associated with wearing body armor, particularly on warm days and when
performing physically demanding duties.
Soft body armor provides protection from projectiles, yet is purely defensive. A survey of
local law enforcement agencies suggests that it is common for the agency to pay for a base
model with a Threat Level II rating. Staff recommends that the District provide rangers with
a Threat Level II, which is also designed to resist sharp pointed instruments and costs about
$430 per vest. Employees wanting to upgrade to a higher-priced vest could use the cost of
the District-provided vest toward the cost of the upgrade. Guidelines regarding use and care
of the vests will be developed.
Shoulder microphones consist of a speaker/microphone that clips to the shoulder epaulet or
collar of the uniform shirt. The attached coiled cord connects to the portable radio worn on
the belt. The shoulder microphone extends the transmit and receive functions of the portable
radio to the shoulder for a more hands-free operation. Shoulder microphones are widely
used in law enforcement and park agencies.
Staff recommends the addition of shoulder microphones. The primary advantage of the
shoulder microphone is that they allow for hands free-operation of the radio during
enforcement contacts. This microphone will allow a ranger to keep the radio volume down
during contacts, yet still be able to monitor critical radio communications. Guidelines will
also need to be developed to insure proper care and use of the microphone. However, the
issues related to proper use should not delay making this equipment available to staff. The
current list price for this item is $71 each.
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The total cost of outfitting the entire ranger staff with collapsible batons, soft body armor,
and shoulder microphones is $11,016. Rangers will be required to attend an additional 12
hours of defensive tactics training on how to use the collapsible baton. Two instructors are
necessary for a group the size of our staff, requiring an additional $1,200, bringing the total
cost to $12,216. The costs associated with this recommendation are not provided for in the
current operating budget. However, staff is not recommending a budget increase at this
time. Staff anticipates conducting a mid-year review of the budget, at which time
adjustments can be made that consider unexpected cost savings to help offset the purchase of
this additional safety equipment.
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Conclusion
The general manager is recommending that the Board authorize the addition of these three
items to the list of items provided to each ranger to respond to their concerns regarding
personal safety. The bargaining unit members correctly pointed out that the District provides
industry standard safety equipment for other aspects of the operations program, such as fire
fighting and light and heavy equipment use. The addition of these items place the safety
concerns of the rangers ahead of what the job duties and previous experience might dictate;
however, it is important that District employees feel that their concerns are being adequately
addressed and fairly considered. At the staff meeting where the rangers outlined their safety
equipment requests and reasoning, there was near unanimity in their request. While cost is
also an important consideration, addressing the field staffs concern requires a balanced
approach, with employee safety being of utmost consideration. Soft-body armor is purely for
safety purposes. Although it is an expensive item, it does not change the outward
appearance of the uniform. The shoulder microphones, which are predominant in many
agencies, serve a variety of purposes, especially providing for hands-free operation during
public contact. The batons, which may project the least desirable public image of the three
items contained in the recommendation, will rarely be removed from their case or used. If
batons are approved by the Board as recommended, strict guidelines for use will be
developed. A use of force policy and all necessary field procedures and training must be in
place before the collapsible batons are issued to the ranger staff. Staff anticipates
implementation by October 1, 1995.
Prepared by:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
J. Escobar, Operations Manager
Contact person:
J. Escobar, Operations Manager
EXHIBIT A
Excerpted from Park Rangers Association Survey Dated October 1994, 36 Agencies Managing Regional Parks&Open Space
Number of Rangers Law Enf Primary T pe of Ap pt. Law Enf Rang er Safety Item Checklist:
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AGENCY fulftime partime Performed Duties peace public no Tm g Req baton mace handcuffs firearms
officer officer appt. I
City of Anaheim 1 50 yes in,le X 40 X
City of Burbank 2 5 yes in, le X 60 X X X X
Casitas Municipal WD 4 10 yes fc,in,le,ma X 40 X X X
City of Huntington Beach 1 2 yes inje,ma X 40 X X
Kenn Co. Pks&Rec Dept 13 4 yes ff,in,le,ma,rm X X X X X
Lake Hemet Municipal WD 2 0 yes in,le,rm X X X X X
Livermore Rec,&Prk Dist 2 5 yes ff,in,le,ma,rm X X
City of L.A. Dept of P&R 27 40 yes in,ff,le,ma X 500 X X X
Los Angeles Co. P&R 84 54 yes fc,le X X X X X
Marin Co. Dept of P&OS 18 13 no fc,in,ffma,rm X X
Marin Muni Water Dist 9 0 yes fc,in,le,ma,rm X 280 X X X X
Monterey Co Parks Dept 15 12 yes le,ma X 40 X X X
Monterey Pen Reg Prk Dist 3 0 yes in,le,ma,rm X 40
Mountains Rec&Cons Auth 14 8 yes fc,ff,le,ma,rm X X X X X
City of Oakland 9 10 yes le X 895 X X X X
Orange County 49 1 yes fc,in,le,ma,rm X 60
Padre Dam IVIWD 4 0 yes in,le,ma X 88 X X X
City of Palo Alto 7 7 yes fc,ff,in,le,ma,rm X 60
City of Riverside 3 0 yes in,le,rm X 30 X X
Riverside Co Parks Dept 12 0 no fc,in,ma,rm X
City of Roseville 2 0 yes in,le,rm X 80 X X X X
San Bernardino Co. 34 0 no fc,ma,rm X
City of San Diego 12 0 yes in,le,ma,rm X 40
San Diego Co Dept P&R 25 0 yes fc,in,le,ma,rm X 110
,San Joaquin Co P&R De p 1 0 yes fc,le X 40 X X X X
City of San Jose 17 40 yes in,le,rm X X
San Mateo Co 47 80 yes le,ma,rm X 40
Santa Barbara Co 43 21 yes le,ma,rm X 64
Santa Cruz P&R Dept 3 9 yes ffin,le,ma,rm X rA X X X
Santa Cruz Water Dept 3 1 yes fc,in,le,ma,rm X X X X
Solano Co Parks Dept 7 1 yes le,ma,rm X 40 X X X
Sanoma Co Reg Parks 17 0 yes fc,in,le,ma,rm X X
,Ventura Co Parks Dept 5 3 yes fc,le,rm X 27 1 1
Vista Parks Dept 0 9 yes le,ma,rm X X X
lWalnut Creek Open Space 2 0 no ff,in,ma,rm X I
IMROSD 19 0 yes ffle,ma,rm X 280 X X
Totals 22 11 3 18 20 21 11
Key to Abbreviations: le=Law Enforcement ma=Maintenance rm=Resource Mgt
ff=Fire Fighting in=Interpretation fc=Fee Collection
EXHIBIT B
MROSD 1995 Page I
ENFORCEMENT SURVEY
#of Rangers Law Enf Primary Type of Appointment Range s Enforce: PD or Sheriff Enforce Request for Assistance
AGENCY fulltime partime Performed Duties peace public no park resource other state vehicle park state & vehicle all Response Time
I officer officer appt. _rules protectinn & local law code rules local laws code range average code 3
City of Escondido 6 7 yes in, ma, ps x x x x x x x 30 to 60 40 5
Conejo Open Space 5 1 yes me, in, rm x x x x X X 10 to 30 15
Conservation Agency
SC County Parks 40 52 yes in, ma, rm x x x x x x x 5 to 30 15 10
East Bay Regional 55 20 yes le only x x x x x x x x 10 to 30 15 5
Park Police
Hesperia Recreation & 2 10 yes patrol x x x x X X 5 to 20 10 5
Park District
City of Chico Parks 2 0 yes in, ma x x x x x 3 to 30 5 2
City of Buena Vista 1 12 yes le, ma, ps x x x X X 5 to 50 10 3
City of Lompoc 1 0 yes campgrnd mgr x x x x x 3 to 15 5 5
State of Calif. Dept. of 638 73 yes in, rm, ps x x x x x x x x 1 to 30 15 5
Parks & Recreation
Marin Co. Open 13 4 no in, ma, rm x x x X 1 to 30 10 5
Space District
Long Beach Parks 6 10 yes security x x x x x x x X X 3 to 5
Glendale Park Rangers 3 0 yes in, rm, pa x x x x x x x not available
City of Santa Cruz 4 6 yes in, ma x x x x x x X X 5 to 60 10
Sacramento County 20 12 yes in, rm, ps x x x x x x x 10 to 15 15 5
Parks & Recreation
Marin Muni Water Dist 12 0 yes ff,ps x x x x x x x 10 to 60 30 20
LA County Park Police 83 0 yes le only x x x x x x x 5 to 15 10 5
MROSD 19 0 yes ff,le,ma,rm x x x x x x 5 to 60 30 5 to 30
17 Agencies Surveyed TOTALS 1 12 4 1 16 12 12 10 7 16 16 61
KEY TOABBREVIATIONS: le = Law Enforcement me = Maintenance ps = Public Safety fc = Fee Collection
ff = Fire Fighting in = Interpretation rm = Resource Mgt
MROSD 1995 EXHIBIT B
ENFORCEMENT SURVEY Page 2
Most Frequent Common Criminal LE Training Annual Def Ranger Safety Item Checklist: Use Use of
AGENCY Park Violations Activity Requirement Tac Training baton mace pepper handcuffs body firearms shoulder Option Force
coil other spray armor microphone Def Equ!j . Policy
City of Escondido fishing w/o permit auto & campsite 44 0 x yes
no parking burglaries
Conejo Open Space dog off leash vandal ism/g raffitti 40 2 x no
Conservation Agency orv, parking
SC County Parks boating regs, vandalism/graffitti 40 0 x sm n/
dog off leash
East Bay Regional leash law, auto burg,vandism POST 10 to 30 x x x x x x yes
Park Police alcohol, curfew narc violations
Hesperia Recreation curfew, speeding none 3 semesters 12 x x x x soon x yes
& Park District
City of Chico Parks dog off leash, gangs, drugs 40 8 x x x m, sm, he no
alcohol, vehicles
City of Buena Vista after hours, alcohol vandalism/ graff itti 96 8 x x x hc, baton no
vandalism
City of Lompoc leash law, graffitti alcohol violations 40 10 x x x no
defrauding inkeeper
State of Calif. Dept. of cutting vegetation vandalism, theft, POST 24 x x x x x x x x yes
Parks & Recreation illegal camping disturb the peace
Merin Co. Open closures, ory none 0 0 x no
Space District
Long Beach Parks alcohol/ DUI, alcohol/drugs 40 x x x x x x x ye
vehicular violations petty theft
Glendale Park Rangers alcohol, parking, vandalism, gangs, POST 16 x x x x x x yes
traffic violations drugs
City of Santa Cruz alcohol/ drugs, dogs alcohol/ drugs 220 8 (26 in X x x x x sm, baton yes
after hours
Sacramento County hunting/firearms, alcohol/ drugs, 260 10 x x x x x x ba yes
Parks & Recreation trespass, dogs auto bur , vandl
Merin Muni Water Dist bicycle violations, same 280 20 (26 in) x x x x x sm,ba yes
dogs, after hours
LA County Park Police alcohol/drugs, gangs, drugs POST 8 x x x x x x x yes
dogs, after hours vandalism
MROSD helmet violations, auto burg,firearms 280 12 x x yes
dogs, after hours drugs, false info
17 Agencies Surveyed TOTALS 3 10 6 12 14 9 8 11
EXHIBIT C
SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS PER YEAR
(Written warnings and citations)
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
1 . Bicycles 136 82 120 172 197 400
a. no helmet 203
b. speed 43
c. closed area 154
2. Camping 9 3 10 19 22 19
3. Campfires 7 5 18 18 7 12
4. Dumping/littering 1 7 13 11 11 18
5. Dogs - closed area 10 10 21 31 58 58
Dogs - off leash 45 33 82 92 76 52
6. Off road vehicle 21 22 41 39 26 20
7. Parking 106 136 119 180 173 114
8. Prohibited area/after hours 148 130 176 252 286 262
9. Swimming 2 0 9 10 0 0
10. Vandalism 32 13 14 13 27 19
11 . Weapons 14 19 12 26 10 16
12. Miscellaneous 79 40 118 44 59 121
13. Fishing 0 2 6
14. Parking after hours 9 48 105
TOTAL 610 500 753 942 1002 1222
Ranking by total number of violations:
1 . Bicycles
2. Prohibited area
3. Parking
4. Dogs
EXHIBIT D
Page 1
1994 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activities
KEY
OS off District lands F&G CA Fish & Game
SO sheriff's office deputy CHP CA Highway Patrol
CP county park LGPD Los Gatos Police
SP state park
Date Nature of Incident Outcome Rangers Law Enf.
present assistance
Jan.
1 poss. of marijuana citation I none
9 poss. of firearm citation 2 none
15 off-road vehicle/warrant arrest arrest SO 1 1
Feb.
5 shell casings found none I none
6 poss. of firearm citation F&G 2 1
8 off-road vehicle/warrant arrest arrest LGPD, 2 1
22 auto burlary arrest CP arrest SO 3 2
23 stolen vehicle recovery recovery CHP 1 1
24 propositioning for sex no cmpint filed 2 none
26 report of armed subject CP never found 3 4
March
6 indecent exposure CP unknown 2 none
15 spray paint graffiti police advised I none
15 drug abuse/first aid CP paramedic 2 1
19 marijuana cultivation plants removed 3 1
22 false info to peace officer citation I none
26 reported petty theft report taken I none
29 false info to peace officer citation I none
April
11 firearm/failure to yield info to SO 2 1
22 possible gang grifitti tag LE notified I none
24 poss. of firearm suspct contacted 1 1
27 trail closure/subject flees never contacted 1 none
30 human skull found OS SO investigates 2 several
May
27 poss. of marijuana citation 2 none
27 felt pen graffitti report taken I none
29 report of suspicious person CP never found 1 1
June
15 poss. of marijuana citation 2 none
16 intimidation suspct contacted 2 none
18 spotlighting/shot heard never found 3 3
EXHIBIT D
Page 2
June continued
26 intimidation suspect gone 2 none
July
4 poss. of marijuana CP verbal warning 2 1
10 assist Co. ranger/marijuana CP verbal released 2 none
23 occult ritual/after hours citation 3 none
23 report of suspicious vehicle suspect gone 1 1
24 poss. of pellet guns CP parking citation 2 6
Aug.
6 fire/poss. of marijuana citation 3 none
12 assault/attempted rape arrest 11 4
14 firearm/failure to yield suspect known 1 1
14 poss. of firearm citation 2 none
21 search, family violence suspect CP never found 3 1
22 homocide off-site arrest none several
22 stolen vehicle/fire PA police/fire none unknown
24 pellet gun/warrant CP arrest SO 3 2
24 marijuana cultivation/warrant arrest SO 1 1
25 false info to peace officer citation 1 none
26 asst. SP ranger/firearms unknown 1 2
Sept.
2 poss. narcotics arrest SO 2 1
3 found marijuana cigarette report I none
5 false info to peace officer citation I none
17 asst. CP & SO w/crowd control unknown 5 several
26 known exhibitionist seen no contact 2 1
Oct.
3 false info to peace officer citation 1 none
5 poss. of marijuana/resisting arrest arrest SO 3 1
9 poss. of stolent vehicle OS arrest SO 3 2
Nov.
4 asst. SO arrest burglary suspct. OS arrest SO 1 1
4 camping/paroled felon citation 2 1
Dec.
I assist SO felony car stop OS wrong car 1 1
6 assist SO domestic disturbance CP never found 3 2
10 domestic violence victim OS report SO I I
11 assist CP after hours/pellet gun citation 2
11 found cultivation materials report taken I none
15 firearms discharge/warrant arrest 2 1
19 suicide/firearm coroner 3 3
19 attemped suicide/firearm OS rescue 3 2
Staff received reports of 32 auto burglaries in 1994.
Open Spac
R-95-97 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Amendment to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Use and 76nagemlent Plan to Change the
Stevens Creek Nature Trail Interpretive Brochure
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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Tentatively adopt the amendment to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Use and
Management Plan to change the format for interpretation of the Stevens Creek Nature Trail
from a self-guided brochure to interpretive signing.
DISCUSSION
The Stevens Creek Nature Trail was constructed in the fall of 1982. At the same time, an
interpretive brochure was developed to create a self-guided nature trail, in accordance with
the 1981 Use and Management Plan for Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. The nature trail
consists of twelve stations. Numbered posts along the trail are keyed to interpretive text in
the brochure. The brochure contains descriptive text for each station, which the visitor stops
to read. The text is specific, and because of the changing environment it describes, the
brochure needs to be reviewed and revised continually to maintain its accuracy.
Staff recommends that interpretive signing be installed on the nature trail, replacing the
interpretive information in the brochure. For the preserve visitor, interpretive signing has
several advantages over a brochure. The brochure requires visitors to decide at the onset of
their hike whether they want to learn about the natural features along the trail. Visitors must
also be aware that interpretive information is contained in the brochure. Interpretive signs
will provide information to all visitors who pass. As a result, the information will reach
more visitors, including those who get to the trail from points other than the parking lot.
The format of the signing will appeal to a broader audience than the brochure text.
In addition, when visitors use an interpretive brochure, they tend to walk from station to
station with the thought that the next interesting feature along the trail will be at the next
station. This often keeps the visitor from noticing other features between the stations. By
focusing the visitor's attention on the brochure text, the visitor experiences the brochure
instead of the natural surroundings. The proposed interpretive signing is more general. It
encourages visitors to observe their surroundings throughout their hike, rather than focusing
on specific stations. Hopefully, this method of interpretation will help the visitor become
more in touch with the natural environment over the entire length of the trail.
The brochure interprets features along the nature trail in a specific order. If visitors do not
follow the trail in the proper direction, the brochure can become confusing. With signing,
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visitors can hike the trail in either direction. Lastly, since the signing is more generalized,
the text is less likely to be inaccurate due to changes in the natural environment. If a sign
does not reflect the natural features at a station, the sign can be moved to a more appropriate
location. Individual signs can be pulled or relocated without having to renumber the stations
or revise the brochure. By putting the interpretive information on signs, the amount of paper
waste which results from discarded brochures can also be reduced.
The interpretive signs will cover topics ranging from wildflowers to animal tracks and will
be placed at approximately 15 locations along the three-mile trail. The sign vendor has a
library of pre-made signs with a variety of topics from which the District can order. Many
of the interpretive signs to be used on the Stevens Creek Nature Trail are already designed
and fabricated, keeping the cost per sign quite low. In addition, the vendor can customize
some of the signs to interpret a topic not currently in their library, such as the sag pond.
Signs will be silkscreened and installed on wooden posts with plexiglass to protect them from
vandalism. Maintenance of the interpretive signing should consist of occasional cleaning and
replacement.
The estimated cost for the interpretive signing is $3,000. Funding for this project was
included in the fiscal year 1995-1996 budget.
Prepared by:
Julie McCullough, Planning Technician
Contact Person:
Same as above
Open Spat
R-95-101 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Solicit Bids for Construction of a Field Office at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve and to Contract with the Town of Los Gatos to Provide Construction Administration
Services for the Project
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. Authorize staff to solicit bids to construct a new field office at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve,
2. Authorize the general manager to enter into contract with the Town of Los Gatos to
provide construction administration services for the construction of the new field office.
DISCUSSION
You tentatively approved the use and management plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
at your April 8, 1992 meeting (see report R-92-47). Final adoption occurred at your May 13,
1992 meeting (see report R-92-57). The plan contained a recommendation to formalize use of
the ranch buildings and surrounding area as the Skyline area field facility. The recommendation
included proceeding with the design d construction of anew field offic
e.
Staff has worked with Dennis Kobza and Associates, Inc. and Sandis Humber Jones of Mountain
View to design the field facility. The first phase of construction for the facility includes
improving the corporation yard area, constructing a new office building, and removing several
auxiliary buildings. Additional shop space will be added in the future.
The project is tailored after the field office project completed in 1994 at Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve. The building plans have been modified slightly to fit the site at Skyline
Ridge. The Skyline area building includes a larger meeting room, a joisted floor as opposed to
a concrete slab floor, and a higher pitch to the roof. The building will be 2,560 square feet and
will provide office space, a kitchen, a meeting room, and separate shower facilities for male and
female staff.
The project was submitted to the Santa Clara County Planning Department for a conditional use
permit, architectural and site review, and a grading permit. The Planning Commission will
consider the use permit and a negative declaration (in compliance with CEQA) at their August
3, 1995 meeting, and the Architecture and Site Review Committee will consider the grading and
building plans at their August 10, 1995 meeting. Conditions on the project resulting from the
Planning Commission and Architecture and Site Review Committee review will be incorporated
into the construction drawings. A thirty day appeal period is required following the Planning
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Commission's review prior to issuance of a building permit. The earliest date a building permit
could be issued is September 4, 1995. Staff anticipates soliciting bids during August and
returning to the Board for authorization to enter into contract in mid-September. Soil testing
delays due to rain and the lengthy permit process have pushed the project to the end of the
construction season. Further delays may require that construction be delayed until next spring.
Staff would like to begin the construction process as soon as possible in order to complete the
grading prior to the winter rains. Staff will return to you for authorization to enter into contract
once bids are received and evaluated. An analysis of the bids and budget for the project will
be presented to you at that time.
The 1995-1996 budget includes $400,000 for the construction phase of this project. This is an
increase of $85,000 over the amount budgeted for the Rancho San Antonio project. The
differences in cost are attributed to the increased floor space due to a larger meeting room, the
need for a joisted floor rather than a concrete slab floor due to different site conditions,
increased site preparation requirements, and the remote location of this project.
The project includes a budget of $60,000 for planning and engineering consultants. Staff has
been negotiating with the Town of Los Gatos to employ Russ Matesso, a Project Manager in the
Town's Building and Engineering Services Department, to assist staff in construction
administration. Mr. Matesso is highly recommended by the Town, having recently served as
Project Manager for the Los Gatos Creek Trail Project. This arrangement is advantageous to
the Town, as it will fill a gap in their workload for Mr. Matesso. The agreement has been
reviewed by the respective Legal Counsels.
The District will pay the Town an hourly rate of$45 for Mr. Matesso's services. Mr. Matesso
will remain an employee of the Town during the course of this contract. The contract is
estimated at approximately $30,000. Mr. Matesso will assist in finalizing the drawings to
prepare for bidding and bid solicitation, and he will also oversee the day-to-day construction
operations. The construction period will last approximately five months.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
Open Spac
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-96
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Informational Report on Planning and Design of the Utility ndergrounding Project Along
Portola Road Adjacent to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 4'
Accept staff report on the planning and design for the utility undergrounding project along
Portola Road adjacent to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
DISCUSSION
In 1987, the District purchased the Slobe property as an addition to the Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve, The acquisition was contingent upon Town approval of a 50-car parking
area adjacent to Portola Road and The Sequoias retirement community (see Exhibit 1). The
parking area was conceptually approved with several conditions. One condition was that the
telephone and power lines along Portola Road be undergrounded in conjunction with the
parking development. The undergrounding project entails the elimination of two poles and
the undergrounding of three spans of overhead line (see Exhibit 2). In addition, the
telephone and electric service to the adjacent property travels overhead through the preserve
parallel to the existing driveway. The undergrounding project requires that a portion of this
service be included.
In 1992, staff employed Callendar Associates to develop plans and specifications for the 50-
car parking area, including the Portola Road utility undergrounding. In 1994, a Land and
Water Conservation Fund grant was received to help fund the development of the parking
area. The grant is a 50% matching grant and is reimbursable upon completion of the
project. Construction of the parking area is proposed to be included in the fiscal year 1996-
1997 budget. Construction is proposed to follow completion of the undergrounding project,
most likely occurring during the summer of 1996.
In September, 1994, the District requested an exception to the undergrounding condition until
such time as other overhead lines along Portola Road were undergrounded. The Town
responded by re-prioritizing money from their utility undergrounding (Rule 20A) fund from
undergrounding work along Alpine Road to a new joint project with the District along
Portola Road, Rule 20A monies are allocated annually by the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (P. G. and E.) to municipalities for the undergrounding of utilities within P. G.
and E.'s service area. Staff has met several times with a Town Council member, the Town
Engineer, and a representative of P. G. and E. to delineate a joint undergrounding project.
On May 24, 1995, the Town Council passed Resolution 1496-1995 to create an Underground
Utility District, This determines the boundary of the lines to be undergrounded and begins
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the process for planning the undergrounding of the utilities. The District portion of the
project is included in the boundaries of the Underground Utility District.
There are two options for providing service to the adjacent property. The existing line is
overhead and parallels the driveway from Portola Road. Undergrounding from Portola Road
to the first pole inside the preserve is one way of continuing service to the adjacent property
owner. However, the P. G. and E. representative has indicated this alignment will be very
costly to install. An alternative alignment utilizes an existing set of overhead lines which
parallel the boundary between the adjacent The Sequoias retirement community and the
preserve. The overhead lines are located on The Sequoias property, and using this alignment
will require obtaining an easement. Discussions with The Sequoias' administrator indicate
this will not be a problem. This alignment entails bringing approximately 110 feet of
overhead line across the preserve to an existing pole. The benefit of this alignment is that it
facilitates the elimination of approximately 350 feet of overhead line. The 350 feet of
overhead line to be eliminated are located along the existing driveway and are very visible
from both the preserve and along the Portola Road corridor. Even considering the overhead
line to be added, eliminating this overhead line will be a major visual improvement to the
area.
P. G. and E. is currently working to obtain the easement from The Sequoias needed to
facilitate this project. Cost estimates for undergrounding the electrical component will then
be finalized. Current rough cost estimates indicate the District's portion of the
undergrounding project will be around $120,000. Once final costs are determined, staff will
return to you for authorization to proceed with this project. If you authorize this project to
proceed, the potential for environmental impacts from this project will then be evaluated
under the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Town
Planner for Portola Valley will conduct the evaluation.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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R-95-104 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
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AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Property Management Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust for Former
Thysen Property and Amendment to Use and Management Plan for Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Authorize the General Manager to sign the attached property management agreement
with Peninsula Open Space Trust for the former Thysen property.
2. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations
contained in this report.
3. Tentatively adopt the amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to construct a trail around Bald Knob and into
the lands owned by Peninsula Open Space Trust.
4. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report.
DISCUSSION
In 1993, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) received the generous gift of 481 acres of land
adjacent to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The property is located
adjacent to Bald Knob and is a natural extension of the open space preserve. Until such time
as the District may be able to acquire the property from POST, the District has been asked to
manage the property in conjunction with ongoing management of the surrounding open space
preserve. The property was recently annexed into the District (see report R-95-76). The
attached management agreement has been approved by District legal counsel_
DESCRIPTION (see attached mW)
The former Thysen property is located near Tunitas Creek Road approximately two miles
south of Skyline Boulevard. It encompasses the north end of Irish Ridge, a prominent ridge
between Tunitas Creek and Lobitos Creek, and includes a portion of the 2,100 foot high Bald
Knob. The property is bounded by Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to the
north and privateproperties on the remaining sides. Adjacent to the north boundary of the
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property and within the open space preserve, there is a 50-acre life-estate parcel that is
closed to public use. Trails passing through the life-estate parcel and across the top of Bald
Knob provide the only existing connection between the open space preserve and property.
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 ® E-mail: mrosd@netcoM.com
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The property's dominant feature is the scenic ridgeline which offers panoramic views of the
coast and surrounding hillsides. A dense Douglas fir forest covers the south and west-facing
slope of Bald Knob, giving way to coastal chaparral, grassland, and mixed evergreen forest
on three finger-like ridges that descend towards Lobitos Creek. The coastal chaparral is
surrounded by forested areas and appears to be the result of logging activities which have
occurred as late as 1991. The lower slopes and drainages are comprised of mixed evergreen
forest and, most likely, include stands of redwoods.
Vehicular and trail access into the property is very difficult. An unsurfaced road, originating
at Lobitos Creek Road, enters the property from the south side along Irish Ridge. The first
mile of this road passes through private properties on an easement which will allow for
patrol and emergency access. After entering the property, the road climbs north to the top of
Bald Knob where it connects with two trails that continue north and west through the life-
estate parcel and eventually link to trails on the open space preserve. The finger-like ridges
on the property have old logging roads that intersect the main road, offering potential trail
use opportunities. A second potential entrance to the property exists on a private driveway
that passes through a developed community along Tunitas Creek Road. Portions of the
driveway are overgrown and there are residences located adjacent to it.
The property has been closed to the public since it was acquired by POST, but receives
moderate levels of use from bicyclists and hikers gaining access across private lands. Most
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of this use occurs from bicyclists entering from the life-estate parcel, even though signs are
posted to prohibit this use. For many bicyclists, the desirable trail routes extend beyond the
property boundary and into adjacent private properties, eventually connecting to either
Lobitos Creek Road or Tunitas Creek Road. The District has received complaints regarding
trespass problems from a few adjacent property owners.
USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Planning Considerations
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Management issues center on the site's poor accessibility, both in respect to patrol and to
public trail access. In order to perform routine surveillance of the property, rangers are
required to leave the Skyline Boulevard corridor for approximately two hours on a circuitous
patrol route down Tunitas Creek Road and Lobitos Creek Road. A more direct patrol route
is needed but unlikely in the near future. Construction of a patrol road around Bald Knob,
connecting an existing patrol road on Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve to the property,
has been investigated and determined infeasible due to constraints associated with grading on
steep slopes and through dense forest. There is a possibility of accessing the property on the
private road through the adjacent developed community if property owners will grant the
District a patrol right or license. This proposed route passes close to several residences and
loss of privacy is a major concern.
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In order to provide public trail access to the property, a bypass trail needs to be constructed
on the south side of Bald Knob and around the life-estate parcel. The three-quarter mile trail
will be built to a standard that will accommodate multi-use and connect the preserve's Bald
Knob Trail to existing roads on the property. When completed, the level of trail use, related
trail use incidents, and trespass problems are anticipated to increase. These problems will be
mitigated as much as possible by installing fences, gates, and signs where necessary and
providing regular patrol.
Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations (POST Parcel)
Public Access: Open the property to the public following the construction of a connecting
trail to the preserve and installation of fences, gates, and signs; construct the connecting trail
on the south side of Bald Knob to accommodate multi-use.
Patrol: Under management agreement with POST, routinely patrol the property; seek
agreement with adjacent developed community to provide for a more direct patrol route.
Roads: Maintain the existing roads to meet vehicular patrol standards.
Improvements: Install gates, fencing, and signs where necessary; post signs on trails that
extend onto private property to discourage trespass.
Safety inspection: Staff has inspected the property and determined there are no public safety
hazards.
Amendment to Use and Management Plan (Purisima Creek Redwoods Oren Space Preserve)
Public Access: Construct multi-use trail from intersection of Bald Knob Trail and the life-
estate parcel around east side of Bald Knob to proposed connecting trail on POST parcel.
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CEQA COMPLIANCE
Project Description
The project consists of implementing a management agreement with POST to manage 480
acres of open space and to construct a three-quarter mile multi-use trail that connects an
existing road on the POST property to an existing road on the adjacent Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The POST property will be maintained in a natural
condition and opened to the public for low-intensity recreation.
CEQA Determination
The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
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It is categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) under Sections
15304, 15316, and 15061.
Section 15304 exempts minor public alterations in the condition of land, water and/or
vegetation.
Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a
natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition.
Although the property is not being acquired at this time, the management agreement can be
considered a temporary or pre-acquisition.
The actions proposed in the Preliminary Use and Management Plan and Amendment to the
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan are also exempt
under section 15061, as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the
environment.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Planner
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement is made on the day of 1995 by and between Midpeninsula •
Regional Open Space District, a public agency, hereinafter called "DISTRICT" and Peninsula
Open Space Trust, a public benefit corporation, hereinafter called "POST".
WHEREAS, on or about December 30, 1993 POST acquired the so-called Thysen (Bald Knob)
property (San Mateo County Assessor's parcel number 067-370-020) as further described in
exhibit "A" as attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, hereinafter called the
"Subject Property" or "Property", and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is adjacent to DISTRICT land and DISTRICT desires to
acquire the Property under mutually agreed terms at some time in the future; however, in the
meantime POST desires that DISTRICT immediately manage the Property until such time as the
DISTRICT or other public agency acquires the Property, and
WHEREAS, this Agreement details the management responsibility of DISTRICT during the
period prior to acquisition of the Subject Property by DISTRICT or other public agency, and
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed, as follows:
1. Management. DISTRICT shall be responsible for management of the entire 480.73-acre
Subject Property for that period of time from the date of final execution of this
Agreement until DISTRICT or other public agency acquires fee title ownership of the
Subject Property from POST. DISTRICT may install gate(s), appropriate signing, and
fencing as necessary in the sole opinion of DISTRICT and may undertake such other
steps as DISTRICT deems necessary or appropriate for the proper and safe management
of the Property. The Subject Property shall be open for public access and use in a
manner consistent with District policies and regulations applicable to DISTRICT owned
property.
2. Patrol. DISTRICT will patrol and manage the Property in a manner consistent with
adjacent DISTRICT holdings to ensure that the Property is kept in a safe and sanitary
condition and that deleterious or incompatible uses of the Property are prohibited.
Should any trespass or other unauthorized use or activities occur upon the Property,
DISTRICT may exercise its authority to correct these matters including, where
necessary, enforcing DISTRICT regulations and ordinances on the Subject Property. The
property shall be deemed to be property under the control of DISTRICT for purposes of
Public Resource Code Section 5558 and shall be deemed to be "District Lands" as
defined in the District ordinance No. 93-1.
3. Legal Responsibility and Indemnification. During the life of this Agreement, DISTRICT
shall have full legal responsibility for management, control and operation of the Subject
Property Management Agreement Page 2
Property and the condition thereof and for all activities conducted thereon, and in this
respect, except as otherwise set forth herein, DISTRICT shall hold POST harmless from
and defend POST against any and all claim or liability for injury or damage to any
persons or property whatsoever occurring during the life of this Agreement in or on
about the Subject Property arising out of any condition of the Subject Property or of any
act, neglect, fault or omission by the DISTRICT with respect to DISTRICT
responsibilities as set out in this Agreement. POST likewise agrees to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless DISTRICT and its agents, officers, officials, and employees against
any and all claims or liability for injury or damage to persons or property arising out of
or resulting from the negligent acts or fault of POST, or its agents, employees, officers
or servants, in connection with the Subject Property. In the event of concurrent
negligence, each party will bear responsibility for its acts in proportion to its fault under
the doctrine of comparative negligence.
4. Termination. Either party, upon 30 days written notice, may terminate this Agreement
without cause.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST:
SPACE DISTRICT:
by by
L. Craig Britton, General Manager Audrey Rust, ecutive Director
Attest:
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District Clerk
All that certain real property situated in the State of California, County of San Mateo described
as follows:
PARCEL I:
BEGINNING at a point marked by an iron pipe monument at the base of a tan bark tree, said
point of beginning bearing North 83° 24' 09" East 1833.75 feet from U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey Triangulation Monument marked "Bald Knob 1931 San Mateo County, Calif.", at
Latitude 370 25' 24.528" and Longitude 122' 21' 11.204"; thence from said point of beginning
South 47° 30' 15" West 217.15 feet; and South 320 09' 13" West 233.88 feet to a point, said
point being marked by an iron pipe monument; thence South 36° 55' 15" West 156.77 feet,
South 43° 07' 15" West 121.05 feet; and South 20° 24' 09" West 245.13 feet to a point, said
point being marked by an iron pipe monument; thence South 65° 06' 38" West 316.56 feet to
a point, said point being marked by a 2 inch by 2 inch stake; thence North 60° 13' 15" West
104.72 feet, North 850 58' 45" West 85.49 feet, South 38° 52' 15" West 76.11 feet, South 13°
52' 15" West 76.11 feet, South 13° 52' 15" West 54.12 feet, South 84° 22' 15" West 116.82
feet, South 860 22' 15" West 74.24 feet, South 55° 22' 15" West 115.39 feet, South 330 22'
15" West 93.72 feet, South 57° 07' 15" West 115.50 feet, South 440 03' 15" West 95.99 feet,
South 750 03' 15" West 161.70 feet, South 49° 48' 15" West 257.40 feet, North 800 26' 45"
West 390.72 feet, South 520 48' 15" West 99.00 feet, South 580 48' 15" West 59.40 feet, South
150 18' 15" West 143.88 feet, South 6° 11' 45" East 69.30 feet, South 2° 11' 45" East 104.28
feet, South 120 18' 15" West 138.60 feet, South 140 56' 15" East 206.24 feet, South 40 33' 15"
West 260.04 feet, and South 21° 59' 03" East 112.33 feet to a point, said point being marked
by an iron pipe monument; thence South 270 48' 15" West 349.28 feet, and South 34° 36' 33"
West 86.36 feet to a point, said point being marked by an iron pipe monument; thence South
18° 26' 45" East 146.52 feet, South 23° IV 45" East 71.28 feet, South 190 41' 45" East 144.54
feet, South 180 26' 52" East 138.13 feet, North 840 48' 15" East 176.88 feet, North 700 27'
15" East 193.08 feet, South 230 06' 15" West 132.35 feet, South 620 30' 15" West 194.24
feet, South 290 53' 15" West 265.74 feet, South 210 38' 15" West 253.72 feet, South 17° 47'
45" East 164.02 feet South 360 53' 45" East 299.69 feet South
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and South 22° 50' 32" East 97.10 feet to a point, said point being marked by a iron pipe
monument; thence South 65° 23' 15" West 346.50 feet, South 13* 42' 15" West 179.77 feet,
South 00 57 45 East 74.40 feet, South 100 29' 45" East 94.05 feet, South 12° 21' 15" West
155.30 feet, South 580 46' 15" West 137.90 feet, North 430 25' 45". West 457.40 feet, South
500 08' 15" West 623.65 feet, South 130 37' 15" West 346.14 feet, South 690 08' 15" West
188.10 feet; thence North 400 31' 27" West 406.62 feet to a point, said point being marked by
an iron pipe monument; thence North 560 00' West 165.00 feet; thence North 38° 00' West
505.94 feet; thence West 266.08 feet; thence North 79° 00' West 446.43 feet; thence North 25°
00' East 376.20 feet to a point from which an iron pipe monument bears North 25' 00' East
58.08 feet; thence North 65° 00' West 660.00 feet to a point, said point being designated herein
as Point "A"; thence South 25° 00' West 330.00 feet; thence Northwesterly in a direct line to
a point, said point being marked by a 12 inch by 12 inch concrete monument and which point
bears South 74° 49' 54" West 358.94 feet from Point "A" herein mentioned; thence north 38°
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West to the center of the South branch of Lobitos Creek; thence Westerly down the center of
said branch of Lobitos Creek to a point, said point being marked by an iron pipe monument set
at the intersection of the north and South branches of the Lobitos Creek; thence up the centerline
of said north branch of Lobitos Creek, North 290 01' 05" East 195.72 feet, North 610 50' 01"
East 81.86 feet, North 350 46' 28" East 87.95 feet, North 160 47' 28" East 122.99 feet, North
V 48' 59" West 79.34 feet, North 190 16' 28" East 64.87 feet, North 35° 45' 28" East 91.77
feet, North 10 50' 41" East 85.04 feet, North 100 14' 54" East 166.32 feet, North 300 34' 47"
East 149.44 feet and north 18° 24' 38" East 107.33 feet to a point, said point being marked by
a concrete monument with an iron pipe center; thence continuing along said centerline North 36°
15, 24" East 221.85 feet, north 40 01' 20" West 96.0 feet, North 290 54' 33" East 203.33 feet,
North 180 35' 00" East 162.01 feet, North 26' 33' 20" West 196.57 feet, North 100 19' 13"
East 92.27 feet, North 20 15' 54" West 105.21 feet, North 210 59' 39" East 136.01 feet, North
110 24' 39" East 92.56 feet, North 260 54' 26" East 143.18 feet, North 26° 50' 26" East
175.12 feet, North 25° 26' 01" West 124.84 feet, North 1° 50' 48" West 57.97 feet, North 17°
31, 25" East 67.38 feet, North 100 44' 22" West 103.23 feet, North 20 23' 55" West 154.23
feet, North 240 04' 32" East 152.31 feet, North 90 42' 59" East 195.63 feet, North 200 07' 39"
East 85.92, North 10 07' 59" East 107.89 feet, North 200 43' 06" East 171.81 feet, North 230
58' 59" East 85.79 feet, North 200 54' 06" East 271.24 feet, North 50 11' 26" East 122.84 feet,
North 530 24' 26" East 109.08 feet, North 780 57, 53" East 196.20 feet, North 340 21' 26"
East 93.86 feet, North 43° 39' 13" East 40.90 feet, North 870 06' 33" East 53.11 feet, North
750 45' 20" East 76.32 feet, North 720 46' 40" East 78.05 feet, North 270 59' 33" East 68.22
feet, North 520 52' 13" East 71.72 feet, North 530 03' 40" East 85.89 feet, North 540 18' 40"
East 68.53 feet, North 59* 33' 40" East 137.88 feet, North 65° 02' 00" East 65.40 feet, North
570 42' 00" East 103.28 feet, North 570 12' 00" East 116.43 feet, North 450 35' 20" East
92.08 feet, North 870 40' 47" East 101.87 feet, South 760 16' 07" East 110.80 feet, South 810
59' 47" East 77.08 feet and South 740 40' 40" East 150.06 feet; thence leaving said centerline
of Lobitos Creek, South 740 09' 07" East 110.99 feet, South 640 25' 20" East 165.59 feet,
South 670 25' 20" East 205.26 feet, South 58° 48' 27" East 155.49 feet, South 750 50' 14" East
92.23 feet, South 810 17, 47" East 81.63 feet, South 85° 53' 14" East 69.28 feet, South 600
45' 21" East 188.10 feet, South 870 34' 13" East 85.39 feet, north 430 08' 48" East 175.56
feet, North 440 25' 10" East 175.19 feet, North 50° 57' 45" East 214.90 feet, South 31° 30'
20" East 833.55 feet, South 87° 34' 11" East 1055.08 feet, North 87° 37' 45" East 203.94 feet
South 840 07' 15" East 101.64 feet, and North 57" 22' 45" East 264.00 feet to the point of
beginning.
EXCEPTING TE[EREFROM the following described parcels of land:
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BEGINNING at a point marked by an iron pipe monument at the base of a tan bark tree, said
point of beginning bearing North 830 24' 09" East 1833.75 feet from U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey Triangulation Monument marked "Bald Knob 1931 San Mateo County, Calif.", at
Latitude 370 25' 24.528" and Longitude 1220 21' 11.204"; thence South 470 30' 15" West
217.15 feet and South 320 09' 13" West 233.88 feet to a point, said point being marked by an
iron pipe monument; thence South 360 55' 15" West 156.77 feet, South 43° 07' 15" West
121.05 feet and South 200 24' 09" West 245.13 feet to a point, said point being marked by an
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iron pipe monument; thence South 65" 06' 38" West 316.56 feet to a point, said point being
marked by a 2 inch by 2 inch stake; thence North 60° 13' 15" West 104.72 feet, North 850 58'
45" West 85.49 feet, South 38° 52' 15" West 76.11 feet, South 130 52' 15" West 54.12 feet,
South 84° 22' 15" West 116.82 feet, South 86° 22' 15" West 74.24 feet, South 550 22' 15"
West 115.39 feet, South 33° 22' 15" West 93.72 feet, South 570 07' 15" West 115.50 feet,
South 44' 03' 15" West 95.99 feet, South 75° 03' 15" West 161.70 feet, South 490 48' 15"
West 257.40 feet, North 80° 26' 45" West 390.72 feet, South 52° 48' 15" West 99.00 feet,
South 580 48' 15" West 59.40 feet, South 150 18' 15" West 143.88 feet, South 60 11' 45" East
69.30 feet, South 20 11' 45" East 104.28 feet, South 120 18' 15" West 138.60 feet, South 140
56' 15" East 206.24 feet, South 40 33' 15" West 260.04 feet and South 210 59' 03" East 112.33
feet to a point, said point being marked by an iron pipe monument; thence South 270 48' 15"
West 349.28 feet and South 340 36' 33" West 86.36 feet; thence North 700 23' 43" West
1915.44 feet to a point, said point being marked by a 12" x 12" concrete monument and the true
point of beginning of the lands to be described herein; thence from said true point of beginning
South 71° 51' 43" West 2518.27 feet to a point in the centerline of the North Branch of Lobitos
Creek, said point being marked by a concrete monument with an iron pipe center; thence
Northerly along the center of said North Branch of Lobitos Creek, North 360 15' 24" East
221.85 feet, North 40 01' 20" West 96.06 feet, North 290 54' 33" East 203.33 feet, North 180
35, 00" East 162.01 feet, North 260 33' 20" West 96.57 feet, North 100 19' 13" East 92.27
feet, North 20 15' 54" West 105.21 feet, North 21° 59' 39" East 136.01 feet, North 110 24'
39" East 92.56 feet, North 260 54' 26" East 143.18 feet and North 260 50' 26" East 136.00
feet; thence leaving said centerline of Lobitos Creek South 86° 08' 00" East 8.94 feet to a point,
said point being marked by a concrete monument with an iron pipe center; thence continuing
South 860 08' 00" East 1435.14 feet; thence North 59° 08' 00" East 176.80 feet to a point, said
point being marked by a concrete monument with an iron pipe center; thence South 320 32' 06"
East 664.05 feet to the true point of beginning.
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BEGRQgING at a point marked by an iron pipe monument at the base of a tan bark tree, said
point of beginning being North 83° 24' 09" East 1833.75 feet from U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey Triangulation Monument marked "Bald Knob 1931 San Mateo County, Calif.", at
Latitude 370 25' 24.528" and Longitude 122° 21' 204"• thence South 470 30' 15" West 217.15
feet; thence South 32° 09' 13" West 233.88 feet to a point, said point being marked by an iron
pipe monument; thence South 36 55 15 West 156.77 feet, South 43 07 15 West 121.05
feet, and South 200 24' 09" West 245.13 feet to a point, said point being marked by an iron
pipe monument; thence South 65° 06' 38" West 316.56 feet to a point, said point being marked
by a 2" x 2" stake; thence North 600 13' 15" West 104.72 feet, North 85° 58' 45" West 85.49
feet, South 380 52' 15" West 76.11 feet, South 13° 52' 15" West 54.12 feet, South 840 22' 15"
West 116.82 feet, South 860 22' 15" West 74.24 feet, South 550 22' 15" West 115.39 feet,
South 33° 22' 15" West 93.72 feet, South 57° 07' 15" West 115.50 feet, South 440 03' 15"
West 95.99 feet, South 75° 03' 15" West 161.70 feet, South 490 48' 15" West 257.40 feet,
North 80° 26' 45" West 390.72 feet, South 520 48' 15" West 99.00 feet, South 580 48' 15"
West 59.40 feet, South 150 18' 15" West 143.88 feet, South 6° 11' 45" East 69.30 feet, South
2° 11' 45" East 104.28 feet, South 120 18' 15" West 138.60 feet, South 14° 56' 15" East
206.24 feet, South 40 33' 15" West 260.04 feet, and South 210 59' 03" East 112.33 feet to a
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point, said point being marked by an iron pipe monument; thence South 27° 48' 15" West
349.28 feet and South 34° 36' 33" West 86.36 feet; thence South 71° 18' 06" West 2670.80 feet
to a point, said point being marked by a concrete monument with an iron pipe center and the
true point of beginning of the lands to be described herein; thence from said true point of
beginning North 37° 29' 43" West 722.42 feet to a point, said point being marked by a 12 x 12"
concrete monument; thence South 52* 08' 34" West 975.24 feet to a point, said point being
marked by a concrete monument with an iron pipe center; thence South 380 05' 06" East 724.09
feet to a point, said point being marked by a 12" x 12" concrete monument; thence North 52°
02' 37" East 967.80 feet to the true point of beginning.
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BEGINNING at a point marked by an iron pipe monument at the base of a tan bark tree, said
point of beginning bearing North 83° 24' 09" East 1833.75 feet from a U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey Triangulation Monument marked "Bald Knob 1931 San Mateo County, Calif.", at
Latitude 370 25' 24.528" and Longitude 1220 21' 11.204"; thence South 47° 30' 15" West
217.15 feet; and South 320 09' 13" West 233.88 feet to a point, said point being marked by an
iron pipe monument; thence South 350 55' 15" West 156.77 feet, South 430 07' 15" West
121.05 feet; and South 200 24' 09" West 245.13 feet to a point, said point being marked by an
iron pipe monument; thence South 650 06' 38" West 316.56 feet to a point, said point being
marked by a 2" x 12" stake; thence North 600 13' 15" West 104.72 feet, North 85° 58' 45"
West 85.49 feet, South 38° 52' 15" West 76.11 feet, South 13° 52' 15" West 54.12 feet, South
84° 22' 15" West 116.82, South 86° 22' 15" West 74.24 feet, South 550 22' 15" West 115.39
feet, South 33" 22' 15" West 93.72 feet, South 57° 07' 15" West 115.50 feet, South 44° 03'
15" West 95.99 feet, South 750 03' 15" West 161.70 feet, South 49° 48' 15" West 257.40 feet,
North 800 26' 45" West 390.72 feet, South 520 48' 15" West 99.00 feet, South 580 48' 15"
West 59.40 feet, South 15° 18' 15" West 143.88 feet, South 60 11' 45" East 69.30 feet, South
20 11' 45" East 104.28 feet, South 120 18' 15" West 138.60 feet, South 140 56' 15" East
206.24 feet, South 4" 33' 15" West 260.04 feet; and South 21° 59' 03" East 112.33 feet to a
point, said point being marked by an iron pipe monument; thence South 270 48' 15" West
349.28 feet; and South 340 36' 33" West 86.36 feet; thence North 700 23' 43" West 1915.44
feet to a point, said point being marked by a 12" x 12" concrete monument; thence South 71°
51' 43" West 2518.27 feet to a point in the centerline of the North Branch of Lobitos Creek,
said point being marked by a concrete monument with an iron pipe center, said last mentioned
point being the true point of beginning of the lands to be described herein; thence from said true
point of beginning North 71° 51' 43" East 320.00 feet; thence South 180 15' 00" West 320.10
feet; thence South 710 51' 43" West 345.69 feet to a point in the centerline of the North Branch
i monument; thence Northerly aloe
of Lobitos Creek, said point bang marked by an iron pipe � y s
the centerline of Lobitos Creek, North 100 14' 54" East 82.82 feet, North 300 34' 47" East
149.44 feet, North 18* 24' 38" East 107.33 feet to the true point of beginning.
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PARCEL H:
A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY over that certain existing right of way known as
"Lumber Road" which traverses the real property described in that certain Quitclaim Deed from
Fabian Bettencourt to Elizabeth Greer, dated the 16th day of August, 1963 in Book 4529 of
Official Records of San Mateo County at page 166 (File No. 29261-W), Records of San Mateo
County, California.
Said Easement is appurtenant to Parcel I herein and was created by that certain Deed recorded
August 19, 1963 in Book 4529 of Official Records at page 176 (File No. 29262-W), Records
of San Mateo County, California. Said Deed was re-recorded on August 28, 1963 in Book 4535
of Official Records at page 538 (File No. 32595-W), Records of San Mateo County, California.
A.P. No.: 067-370-020
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-100
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Revise Contract with Platypus Studio to ibricate Exhibits for the David C.
Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Pre
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. ` �.
1. Authorize a $6,600 increase in the fiscal year 1995-1996 budget toward the
improvements at the David C. Daniels Nature Center. Peninsula Open Space Trust will
donate $6,600 toward the project, offsetting the budget increase.
2. Authorize the general manager to revise the contract with Platypus Studio to fabricate
and install additional exhibits for the David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve.
DISCUSSION
At your April 26, 1995 meeting (see report R-95-61), you authorized the general manager to
enter into a contract for $19,900 with Platypus Studio of Los Angeles for the fabrication and
installation of two Phase I exhibits for the David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve. The two Phase I exhibits are the pond strata mobiles and the plant
community text rails. The project budget for fiscal year 1995-1996 is $28,000. This
includes a $10,000 donation made by Dr. and Mrs. David Daniels. The $8,100 remaining
after the current Platypus contract was earmarked for a laboratory station and library. This
work is proposed to be added to the contract. Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has a
fund committed to the nature center. The fund currently contains $6,400. If this money is
applied to the project this fiscal year, it would enable staff to revise the contract with
Platypus to complete the laboratory counter, mobiles, and the plant community text rail with
the additional field guide information at no additional cost to the District. The $6,600 from
POST (including $200 in anticipated interest), along with the $8,100 remaining in the
budget, will cover the additional $14,600 needed to complete these items. Including the
$6,600 in funding from POST, this will increase the total project budget and the Platypus
contract to $34,500.
Platypus Studio recently made a very impressive presentation to staff. At no additional cost
to the District, Platypus modified the interpretive elements of the pond strata mobiles, plant
community text rails, laboratory counter, and field guide shades into a very exciting design
for the nature center. Their presentation included a scale model, which staff will show you
at your July 26 meeting. A floor plan and elevations of the new design are attached.
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 , Phone:415-691-1 200 * FAX:415-091-0485 - E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com
netcom.com
Board of 0frectors Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Nemhaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette f lanko,Betsy Crowder,Win'i de Wit
General Mxua,,er:L.Craig Britton
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One of their motivations for redesigning the elements was to make better use of the space.
For example, the proposed laboratory station was designed as a linear counter located along
the rear wall of the building. A separate section of the counter was designed to be mobile
and could be rolled out into the interior of the room to function as a reception desk. This
would primarily be used on weekends when the nature center is open to drop-in visitors.
The design of the laboratory counter was not conducive to a teaching situation. Platypus
redesigned the counter to a curved shape, enabling a teacher to use the interior space of the
curve while all the students are located around the exterior of the curve with a clear line-of-
sight to the teacher. This shape also lends itself well to serve as a reception area. Cabinets
and shelves for storage are located below the counter.
Platypus also considered some practical aspects of the existing design. Instead of building
two separate exhibits to convey the field guide information (originally contained in the
window shades) and the plant community text rails, Platypus proposes combining the two
concepts into one exhibit. The plant community text rail idea would be expanded to include
an interactive display case containing field guide information and specific examples of things
visitors might find in the various plant communities (i.e., leaves, insects, small mammal
skulls). A built-in magnifying glass could be moved across the top of the case, allowing
visitors to take a closer look at any of the case contents.
Platypus also modified the mobile design. The new design is self-explanatory in its
interpretation of the pond strata. The previous design would not have been easily understood
without a docent to explain the concept.
In addition, the District requested funds to design and fabricate the Alpine Pond community
mural in a State Environmental Education Program proposal, submitted in May, 1995. The
state will notify applicants of the status of their proposals in mid-August.
Prepared by:
Mary Gundert, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-102
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Schedule to Complete Review of Additional Access for Dogs
GENERAL MANAGER'S A ~y
Accept the proposed schedule outlined in this report to complete the process of reviewing dog access
to designated open space preserves and related policy issues.
DISCUSSION
At your Regular Meeting of June 26, 1995 you tentatively adopted, with some recommended
amendments, a set of criteria developed by staff for use in evaluating preserve suitability for dog
access (see report R-95-86). You directed staff to return with a schedule for agendizing tentative
and final Use and Management Plan amendments for six open space preserves where changes to dog
access are currently being considered, and to consider general policy and criteria issues, as outlined
in more detail below. This schedule is tentative and may be amended based on workload and other
scheduling considerations. Persons on the dog access mailing list, and adjacent property owners,
neighbors, and local agencies will be notified of the confirmed meeting dates in accordance with
adopted notification policies. Two of the decisions you made at the meeting can be implemented
without further review. They are: (1) staff is to de-emphasize dog access at Foothills Open Space
Preserve in publications; this will be implemented by not showing Foothills Open Space Preserve as
accessible to dogs on general information and publications such as the Visitor's Guide, and by
clarifying its limited trail and parking in any specific publications on dog access to the preserve; and
(2) staff will include consideration of dog access as part of the Use and Management Plan for El
Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve, to be prepared later this year.
At the June 26 meeting, you directed staff to return to the Use and Management Committee and
then to the Board with more information on, and for further discussion of, criteria or policies on
four issues regarding dog access:
1) Whether an entire preserve be either open or closed to dogs, or is it appropriate in some cases
that only part of a preserve be open?
2) What should the District's regulations and procedures be regarding waste clean-up?
3) Review the current leash regulations, including potential use of retractable leashes.
4) Examine need for regulations on specific potentially aggressive dog breeds versus the current
general "vicious dog" regulations.
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-091-1200 - FAX:41 5-091-0485 - E-mail: mrosd@netcom.con'1
Board of O rectors:Pete siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena t lenshiaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Hanko, Beky Crowder,Wim de Wit
General manager:L.Craig Britton
R-95-102 Page 2
Staff recommends that the criteria and policy issues be finalized before the Use and Management
Plan amendments are considered. Staff proposes that a Use and Management Committee meeting be
scheduled for early September to consider these criteria and policy issues and the amended site
evaluation criteria. The results would be brought to the full Board for consideration at the
September 27 Regular Meeting.
Tentative Use and Management Plan amendments are proposed to be placed on the October 11
Regular Meeting agenda for four of the preserve-specific dog access changes:
• Fremont Older Open Space Preserve - open all remaining trails to dogs on leash.
• Long Ridge Open Space Preserve - close to dogs as incompatible with criteria.
• Coal Creek Open Space Preserve - open all trails to dogs on leash.
• Thornewood Open Space Preserve - open all trails to dogs on leash.
Final adoption of use changes at these preserves would be scheduled for the November 8 meeting.
Tentative Use and Management Plan amendments are proposed to be placed on the October 25
Regular Meeting agenda for the two remaining preserve-specific dog access changes:
• Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Kennedy-Limekiln Area - open all trails to dogs on
leash; as noted at the June 26 meeting, opposed by staff until such time as adequate public
parking can be provided in the area.
• Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve - open an off-leash area at the site of the former Hassler
sanitarium buildings; as noted at the June 26 meeting, generally opposed by staff.
Final adoption of use changes at these preserves would be scheduled for the first meeting in
December.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
Open Space
R-95-99 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Potential Agenda Topics for "Not-So-Annual" California Regional Park and Open Space
District Conference
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION /A
Direct staff to relay potential agenda topics of particular interest to the Board to the Sonoma
County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District for consideration in preparing the
"Not-So-Annual" California Regional Park and Open Space District Conference's agenda.
DISCUSSION
At your July 12 meeting, President Siemens directed this item be placed on a Regular
Meeting agenda. Director Hanko has suggested that one of the agenda topics for the 1995
"Not-So-Annual" California Regional Park and Open Space District Conference be how other
agencies are dealing or not dealing with dogs on and off leash.
Other potential agenda topics that have been discussed at the staff level are: updates from
participating agencies; legislative update; status of special districts in terms of the California
Constitution Review Commission; creative acquisition methods, including the use of
conservation easements; recreational uses of open space lands in terms of safety and liability;
funding issues; Open Space Council update and discussion of council's role in fundraising
efforts for a regional greenbelt; and the role of friends groups.
The 1995 "Not-So-Annual" California Regional Park and Open Space District Conference
will be hosted by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District.
The conference will be held November 16 to 18 in Sonoma. Board and staff representatives
from regional park and open space districts throughout the state are expected to attend.
The conference's host district has historically been responsible for setting the conference's
agenda. In addition to the set agenda presentations and discussions, attendees will have the
opportunity to network informally and discuss topics of particular interest during meals and
field trips.
Prepared by:
Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail: mros(Wrietcorn.com
Board of Oire(lons:[)(,te Siemens,Mary C.Davey, Feei)a I fenhaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette I ianko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Gooer,d lvlan,igo:L.Craig Britton
R-95-103
Meeting 95-19 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Update on Planning for Sale of Surplus Property at Teague Hill Open Space Preserve and
Request for Authorization to Contract with Consulting'Geotechnical Engineers,
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the general manager to contract with William Cotton and Associates, Geotechnical
Engineers, to provide preliminary investigations on the potential surplus parcels.
DISCUSSION
At your regular meeting on April 12, 1995, you authorized the General Manager to expand the
budget and scope of services of Enshallah Developments, Inc. to assist the District with the
process to create or confirm salable lots for the surplus portion of the Teague Hill Open Space
Preserve in Woodside (see report R-95-08). The first stage of this work has been successfully
concluded with the recordation of certificates of compliance from the Town of Woodside for
seven historic legal parcels. The next stage will be to record legal descriptions for six lots with
the desired configuration to sell as residential parcels, based on preliminary engineering studies.
Initial civil engineering studies of lot configuration and access, and preliminary reconnaissance
with the septic system consultant, indicate that the six building sites are likely to be physically
feasible. To date, less than $7000 has been spent of the $25,000 authorized.
The District is fortunate to be able to configure the sale parcels through the lot line adjustment
mechanism, avoiding substantial cost and time associated with the subdivision process. Beyond
the objective of having legal lots to sell, the successful marketing of these lots will require
demonstrating that the lots encompass feasible building sites. This includes reassuring potential
buyers that the lots will meet septic system and geotechnical standards, and that the access road
will meet engineering and geotechnical standards at reasonable cost. The financial investment
to provide this reassurance to buyers is likely to be returned many times over in the increased
value of the lots, and may be absolutely necessary as a marketing strategy.
As reported at the April 12 meeting, prior to recording or attempting to sell the residential
parcels, it is appropriate that basic engineering investigations be completed to verify that the
parcels contain buildable sites. The previous authorization encompassed the necessary civil
engineering and septic percolation studies. The percolation testing will require road access to the
potential building sites for the testing equipment. California Water Service Company has recently
regraded an existing road to their water tank located on the Summit Springs parcel, providing
the necessary access to this area. Access to the Pinto Way parcel will require a new road to be
constructed, as the old alignment was too steep and heavily eroded. Sufficient funding for this
road construction was also included in the previous authorization.
330 Distel Circle , Los Altus, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 s FAX:41 S 691-0485 ® E-mail: mrosdnnetcom.corn
Board of Oirectors:Pete Sienwns,Maty(. Davey,Deena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Hanko,Behy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Genera!Manager.L.Crait;Britton
R-95-103 Page two
Since the previous authorization it has been determined that preliminary geotechnical testing
should also be conducted at this time to provide assurance that the building sites, septic field
sites, and access road alignments are stable. William Cotton and Associates, Geotechnical
Engineers, would provide these services. This firm was formerly the Town Geotechnical
Engineer and is familiar with this site and with the technical requirements of the Town. The
geotechnical studies are estimated to cost $5,000. Aerial surveys are required that will then be
verified on the ground to provide reliable base information for the geotechnical studies. It is very
difficult at this time to predict the work and cost associated with these surveys, but currently this
is estimated at $10,000.
Because there is over $18,000 of the previously authorized budget remaining, staff is not
requesting additional budget authorization at this time. Depending on how other aspects of the
work proceed, authorizing the geotechnical work is likely to result in a total cost somewhere
between the currently authorized$25,000 and the potential total of$40,000. However, there may
be other tasks and associated costs identified during this phase of the study that could increase
the cost beyond the $40,000 total. Staff proposes to complete enough of the current scope of
work and investigate the need for additional work to provide a complete and accurate estimate
of the costs prior to expending the current budget authorization. Staff anticipates returning to the
Board within the next two months with a progress report and a more complete and accurate
estimate of the costs as a basis for authorization of additional budget. While there is not specific
budget allocated for this project to cover these additional costs, it is anticipated that unavoidable
delays in other capital improvement projects will provide more than adequate funds to cover
these costs without exceeding the overall capital improvement budget.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Planning Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-98
Meeting 95-19
July 26, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Cancellation of August 9, 1995 Regular Meeting
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION-ry
Cancel your August 9, 1995 Regular Meeting. The Board's next Regular Meeting would be
Wednesday, August 23, 1995.
DISCUSSION
Two Boardmembers, and possibly a third, will be absent at the August 9 meeting. It is
recommended that this meeting be cancelled. Agendas items that would have been presented
at the August 9 meeting will be placed on the August 23 agenda.
Prepared by:
Jean Fiddes, District Clerk
Contact person:
Same as above
330 Distel Circle ° Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey, fee na I fenshaw,Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Flanko, Betsy Crowder,Wing de Wit
(Ionef.d NI.inager:L.Craig Britton
Claims No. 95- 4
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Date: Ju|y2G. 1995
K8|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7993 275.00 Aaron's Septic Sanitation Services
� 7994 5'400.00 All Chemical 0apono[ Inc. Chemical Tank Removal
7995 22.11 AT&T Telephone Service
7996 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Service
7997 203.00 BiU'n Towing Service Towing Service
7898 41.05 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
7999 6'350.00 Louis Bondi General Engineering Grading Service
8000 881.13 BTKQ'ORedwood Office Supplies
� 8001 311.35 California Water Service Company Water Service
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8002 208.13 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Clothing
� 8003 2'070.45 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Repairs
� 8004 83.81 Shory| M. Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
8005 64.63 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
BOOG 100.00 °1 Comtoo Staff Family Picnic
8007 18.85 Country Home Products Field Equipment Parts
8008 81.38 The Darkroom Black 8k White Prints
8009 58.00 Department of Motor Vehicles Equipment Operator License
8010 500 Dugan Associates Soil Samples and Safety Plan Report
8011 5'271 .26 Empire Equipment Co. Equipment-Rental
8012 175.00 Fane||eCornnnunioatione Radio Reprogramming
8013 115.25 Federal Express Express Mail
8014 66.70 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys
8015 15'00 Forestry Conservation Communications Assoc. Radio Frequency License Fee
8016 63.09 G&KServicem Shop Towel Service
8017 50.61 Goodco Press Incorporated Printing Service
8078 196.40 K8aryGundort Reimbursement-Permits and Private
Vehicle Expense
8018 70.35 The Home Depot Field Supplies
8018 8.000.00 Joe'aRototi||ing Foothill Oimcing
8030 7.350.00 JN Roofing Inc. Reroof Dyer House
8021 85.12 0nko'm Printing
8022 685.35 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
8023 84.10 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock
0024 62.40 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
8025 350.00 ^2 City of Los Altos Staff Recognition Event Deposit
8028 180.00 °3 City of Los Altos Staff Recognition Event Deposit
8037 267.31 Los Altos Garbage Company DunmpoharRenba|
8020 249.98 McGrath Rentcorp Skyline Office Rental
8029 365.00 K8mtnoK8obi|eCornrnuniooUona Radio_Repeiro
8030 113.38 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
8031 320.01 National Safety Council Magazine Subscription
8032 20'00 National Seminars Group Training Video
8033 609.50 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts and Repair
8034 109.18 Office Depot Office Supplies
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# Amount Name Description8035 649.79 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment
8036 1'082.06 Pacific Bell Telephone 8en/ioeo
8037 40.40 Pharmacy Billing Service, Inc. Medical Services
8038 250.14 Warren Phillips Reimbursement- EMT Training
8039 198.00 Redwood City Chamber ofCommerce Membership Fee
8040 177.82 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
8041 1899.88 Roy'm Repair Service Vehicle Repairs
8042 68.25 Sa0atyK|een Solvent Tank Service
8043 62.33 Smurua Sport, Inc. Field Supplies
8044 1.560.00 E.R. Ghanhan Trail Construction
8045 5.812.00 Sylvester Schwartz&Tugaxx Worker's Compensation Deposit
8046 67.90 Skyline County Water District Water Service
8047 807.00 8tuohed Heating &Sheet Metal, Inc. Gutter Installation-Dyer House
8048 508.00 Systems for Public Safety Background Investigation-Employment
8049 1.156.15 Tap Plastics Brochure Holders
8050 22.00 Taylor Rental Rental Equipment
� 8051 444.21 U.S. Rentals BaokhoeRenta|
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8052 746.12 VaUan Safety Supply Company Gloves
8053 65.00 Valley Title Company Reconveyenoe Fee-Harris Note
8054 44.40 Donna Wilkinson Private Vehicle Expense
8055 714.50 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
8066 571.59 Yandbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Supplies
8057 105.00 Joan Young Contract Services
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K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7993 275.00 Aaron's Septic Sanitation Services
7994 5'400.00 All Chemical Disposal, Inc. Chemical Tank Removal
7995 22.11 AT&T Telephone Service
7986 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Service
7987 203.00 BiU'sToxxing Service Towing Service
7988 41.05 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
7999 6'350.00 Louis Bondi General Engineering Grading Service
8000 881.13 BTK&DRedwood Office Supplies
8001 311.25 California Water Service Company Water Service
8002 209.13 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Clothing
8003 2'070.45 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Repairs
8004 83.61 Sheryl M. Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
8005 64.63 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
BOOG 100.00 °1 Cootuo Staff Family Picnic
8007 19.85 Country Home Products Field Equipment Parts
� 8008 81.38 The Darkroom Black (& White Prints
8009 58.00 Department of Motor Vehicles Equipment Operator License
8010 500.00 Dugan Associates Soil Samples and Safety Plan Report
8011 5'271.25 Empire Equipment Co. Equipment Rental
� 8012 175.00 ForreUeComnnmunioationo Radio Reprogramming
8013 115.25 Federal Express Express Mail
8014 86.70 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys
� 8015 15.00 Forestry Conservation Communications Assoc. Radio Frequency License Fee
8016 03.09 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
8017 50.61 Goodoo Press Incorporated Printing Service �
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Vehicle Expense
8018 7035 The Home Depot Field Supplies
8019 6.000.80 Joe'm RototiUing Foothill Dinoin0
8020 7.350.00 JN Roofing Inc. Rwroof Dyer House �
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8021 85.12 Kinko'a Printing
8022 -f4H_--3G- Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
652.72
8023 84.10 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock
8024 62.40 Judy Law Private Veh | Expense
8025 350.00 °2 City of Los Altos Staff Recognition Event D ¢
8028 180.00 *3 City of Los Altos Staff Recognition Event D t
8027 257.31 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
8028 249.98 McGrath Rent:Rentcorp Skyline Office Rental
8029 365.00 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repairs
8030 113.78 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
8031 220.01 National Safety C | Magazine Subscription
8032 20.00 National Seminars Group |ro|n|nQ Video
8033 609.50 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts and Repair
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Amount Name Description
8034 109.19 Office Depot Office Supplies
8035 649.79 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment
| 8036 -f,68 Pacific Bell Telephone Services
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1,128.62
8037 40.40 Pharmacy Billing Service, Inc. Medical Services
8038 250.14 Warren Phillips Reimbursement- EMT Training
� 8039 198.00 Redwood City Chamber ofCommerce Membership Fee
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8040 177.82 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
8041 1989.88 Roy'u Repair Service Vehicle Repairs
8042 68.25 SmfetyNleen Solvent Tank Service
8043 62.33 Saurum Sport. Inc. Field Supplies
| 8044 1.560.08 E.R. Sheehan Trail Construction �
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8046 5.612.00 Sylvester Schwartz &Tugaw Worker's Compensation Deposit
8046 67�00 Skyline County Water District Water Service �
8047 807.00 Stuckert Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc. Gutter Installation-Dyer House
� 8048 508.00 Systems for Public Safety Background Investigation-Employment
8049 1.158.15 Top Plastics Brochure Holders
8050 22.00 Taylor Rental Rental Equipment
� 8051 444.21 U.S. Rentals BockhoeRenhe|
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8052 746.12 VuUon Safety Supply Company Gloves
8063 85.00 Valley Title Company Reconvayance Fee-Harris Note
8054 44.40 Donna Wilkinson Private Vehicle Expense
8066 714.50 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
8056 571.59 Yandbivd Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Supplies
8057 105.00 Joan Young Contract Services
8058 2.038.00 Capstone Construction Company Dyer House Maintenance
8050 173.10 °4 Imperial Auto&Trucking Center Thornewood Tour Van Rental
8060 19.978,89 Lmnher Auto Center Foothill Office Vehicle
8061 1.185.28 Murray & Murray Legal Services
8062 570.24 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies, Out ofTown
Business Meeting Expense, Staff
� Picnic Event, and Vehicle Consumnob|es
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO:• Board of Directors
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FROM: C. Britton, General Manager e
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DATE: July 26, 1995
SUBJECT: FYI
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330 Distel Circle Los Altos, C:A94022-1404 Phorie:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail; mrosd@netcotyi.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Win)de Wit
General manager:L.Craig Britton
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
July 27, 1995
TO: Craig Britton, General Manger
FROM: John Escobar, Operations Manager
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month June Year 1995
VIOLATIONS TOTALS ACCIDENTS TOTALS
Bicycles Bicycle 6
Closed area 7 Equestrian 0
Speed 9 Hiking/running 1
Helmet 25 Other first- aid 3
Unsafe operation 1 Search/rescue 0
Dogs Vehicle 5
Prohibited area 1,
Off-leash 5 ENFORCFAfENT
Fishing/swimming 0 Citations 59
Off-road vehicles 4 Written warnings 37
Closed area 0 Arrests 0
After hours 10 Police assistance 2
Weapons
Actual contacts — 2 CRE%4ES
Reports only 0 Auto burglaries 4
Vandalism 3 Stolen vessel recovery I
Parking 22 Exhibition of speed I
After hours parking 15 Minor in possession of alcohol 2
Dumping/littering 2 Furnishing alcohol to a minor I
MUTUAL AID
Accidents 4
Enforcement 0
SUNEMLARIES OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS
1. June 7: A major injury bicycle accident occurred on the Harkins Ridge Trail in Purisima
Creek Preserve. A 30-year-old male suffered a fractured femur and collarbone (in 4
places) as a result of a fall while riding downhill at approximately 30-35 mph. OSTs R.
Molica and S. Langell were first on scene. The victim was wearing a helmet but stated
he was only doing so as a result of the District ordinance.
2. June 17: A stolen vehicle was recovered off of Alpine Road in the Skyline Ridge
Preserve. Rangers D. Danielson and L. Paterson found the abandoned vehicle over an
embankment. CHP handled the recovery.
(continued)
3. June 18: An injury accident (2 motorcycles) occurred on Page Mill Road as witnessed by
Rangers D. Danielson and L. Hyman. Rangers C. Beckman and B. Malone also
responded to provide medical assistance and scene control until police and fire arrived.
Injuries required victim transportation by air ambulance.
4. June 18: A resident on Crazy Pete's Road reported a subject with a rifle below her
residence. She was advised by Mtn. View Dispatch to call 911. Four San Mateo
Deputies and one CHP officer arrived and detained two male subjects. Rangers W.
Phillips and L. Hyman later interviewed the subjects who claimed no knowledge of
having been on District land.
5. June 24: Rangers T. Lausten and P. Hearin participated in a mutual aid medical assist on
the Priest Rock Trail in Sierra Azul Preserve. A 35-year-old female became disoriented
and hiked approximately 7 miles without water in 100 degree weather. The victim was
treated for heat exhaustion and transported to VMC.
6. June 24: A 24-year-old male subject was riding a bicycle in the Monte Bello Preserve
and nearly collided with a District patrol vehicle. The subject was traveling at a high rate
of speed on a curve and skidded approximately 40 feet in his attempt to stop. Ranger L.
Hyman cited the subject for unsafe operation of a bicycle.
7. June 24: Ranger M. Ken stopped a group of 6 males riding bicycles down Charcoal Road
without helmets. The subjects were issued citations for riding without helmets and given
warnings for riding the wrong way on a one-way trail.
8. June 28: A 18-year-old male required air ambulance transportation as a result of injuries
sustained in a solo bicycle accident in Monte Bello Preserve. Ranger C. Beckman and
OST P. McKowan were first on scene. The victim was wearing a helmet and stated he
liked to go downhill fast. Injuries consisted of multiple abrasions and a concussion.
9. June 30: Rangers T. Karnofel, K. Carlson, K. Miller, and OST S. Hooper were first on
scene to a grass fire in Rancho San Antonio County Park and provided initial attack fire
suppression. The 1.5-acre fire was started by a model rocket launch. Central Fire and
Santa Clara County Parks also responded to the fire.
Summary prepared by: Tom Randall, Ranger
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Reverend St. Clair
California Province for the Society of Jesus
300 College Avenue
P. O. Box 519
Los Gatos, CA 95031
S. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
William A. Guenther
Carolyn Wafle
22400 Skyline Boulevard
Route 2, Box 7
La Honda, CA 94020
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
Roy Clifton Jenkins
P. O. Box 2095
Redwood City, CA 94064
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
Carlos Marquez
200 Diablo Road
La Honda, CA 94020
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
James H. Schwabacher, Jr.
12 Geary Street, Room 605
San Francisco, CA 94108
cc: Elmano Homen
St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
Kenneth W. Brooks
Silver Dove Associates
22599 Mt. Eden Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
cc: Cindy Carlson, K A Farms
St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
July 26, 1995
This letter was mailed to
Name— those on the attached list
Address—
City, State Zip--
Subject: St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve - Conservation Easement Monitoring
Dear Greeting--:
You will recall that last year the District initiated a formal conservation easement monitoring
program, and that our representatives visited your property to gather initial information as
part of that program. At the time you were advised that we would schedule future
inspections of the property to assure ourselves that the terms of the easement were being
followed.
It is my pleasure to tell you that Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), a private nonprofit
land conservation organization whose interests overlap with the District's, has agreed to
assume responsibility for our easement monitoring program. POST has trained a group of
volunteers who will be visiting several of our easement properties, meeting with the owners,
and compiling inspection report information.
I am sure that you will find the monitors from POST knowledgeable and pleasant, and I
respectfully request that you show them the same courtesy that you have shown to District
staff over the years. You should be hearing from the POST monitors within the next few
weeks.
Thank you for your continuing support of the District and our open space programs.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB:snd
cc: Audrey Rust, Executive Director POST
AGENDA
CITY OF
MENLO R
PA JK
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENLO PARK
--- and =
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MENLO PARK
REGULAR MEETING THIS AGENDA IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE
TUESDAY - JULY 25, 1995 WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(a)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR SECTION 54956. (DATE POSTED: 07-21-95)
ASSISTAACS FOR PERSONS WITH DMABiLITLES
---PERSONS WITH DMABILIMMS, WHO REQUIRE AUXILIARY AIDS OR
SZRVWZS J2V ATTJCIYDnM OR PARTICZPATnYt; DV CITY COUNCIL
MZZ TnMS, MAY CALL TBX CnT MA NA GZR'S OPFICZ AT
(41518593360 OR THE C=CLERKS OFFICZ AT(415) 8593381.-
7:30P.M. A. ROLL CALL. Tolles, Burmeister, Jones, Nevin, Schmidt.
_j B. SPECIAL BUSINESS.
Presentation by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
C. COUNCIL, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS.
1. Vacancies on Commissions and Committees:
a. Environmental Beautification Commission. One vacancy (4-year
term position) available immediately.
b. Housing Commission. One vacancy/(1-year term positio'n), one va-
cancy (4-year term position) and one expiring term (July 1995) avail-
able immediately.
c. Las Pulgas Project Area Citizens Advisory Committee. Two Tenant
positions (no term length) and one Business representative position
no term length) available immediately.
d. Tenant/Landlord & Dispute Resolution Service,Board. One vacancy/
Tenant position, two vacancies/Landlord position and four vacancies/
City resident or business owner "at large" position (all are 4-year
terms) available immediately.
e. Transportation Commission. Two expiring terms (July 1995) avail-
able immediately.
(Deadline to receive applications In September 5, 1993 at 5:00p.m.)
—Menlo Park City Council Meetings are televised on GAW/Governnient Access Cable TV-Channel 16—
Sources of information request calls to the District
March through July, 1995 -total of 847 calls
120-Other(repeat visitor,bike club,
sierra club,scouts,company paper,
docent,books)
14% 135-Personal referral
16%
25-Chambers of Commerce
3%
41 -Internet
5%
27-Fremont Older Tour
3% 146-Newspapers/magazines
17%
39-Los Altos Art&Wine Festival
5%
64-District newsletter
8%
203-Sunnyvale Art&Wine Festival 47-Visitors Map
24% 6%
RESOLUTION 1995-4RD
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ACCEPTING MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTR
ICT FINANCIAL STATUS REPO
RT
WHEREAS:
A. On November 4, 1992, the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos (the
"Agency") entered into an Agreement with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (the
"District"); and
B. The Agreement requires the District to designate a Trust Fund which shall be used
to acquire open space in specified areas in and near Los Gatos and to provide the Agency an
annual report of financial transactions affecting the Trust Fund; and
C. Upon the Agency's acceptance of the financial status report, which shall not
unreasonable be withheld, the Agency shall pay into said Trust Fund 40 percent of the District's
share of the Agency's property tax increments; and
D. The Agency's acceptance of the financial status report does not constitute a project
for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section
15378(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
RESOLVED:
The Agency hereby accepts Districts's financial status report dated February 1, 1995.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Redevelopment of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 17th day of July, 1995 by the following vote.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck,
Chair Patrick O'Laughlin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joanne Benjamin
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: /s/ Patrick O'Laughlin
CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
/s/ Marian V. Cosgrove
SECRETARY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager,
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DATE: July 21, 1995
SUBJECT: FYI
330 Distel Circle Los Alt
os, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com ® �
Board o€Directors:Pete Siemens,Maty C. Davey,Teena Renshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette I lanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Open Space
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 18, 1995
Members of the Planning Commission
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Subject: Diocese of San Jose Development Proposal
Dear Members of the Planning Commission:
We appreciate the hard work and careful study that the Planning Commission and the applicant's
team has put into the latest alternative before you, represented in the widely distributed diagram
titled "Open Space Areas Dedicated to Public Agencies". This plan has come a long way toward
addressing the concerns of the community and local agencies. We at the Open Space District
have actively followed and participated in this process because this project is so critical to the
character of Cupertino, which in turn has great importance for many thousands of people outside
the limits of the city.
There are some concerns and recommendations regarding the plan that we would like to express
at this time. We feel that, even though open space areas have been broadened, the plan still falls
short in retaining contiguous open space that will visually benefit park and preserve visitors and
enhance wildlife habitat, while allowing adequate profitable development. We urge you to
consider eliminating the island of development proposed between the Cristo Rey Drive and
Maryknoll Seminary and widening the narrow strip of open space connecting Areas B and D.
Development in this area visually detracts from the open space experience when approaching the
park and open space preserve on Cristo Rey Drive and when viewing the project area from park
and open space trails. In addition, the island of development impinges on the adjacent narrow
150 foot wide strip of open space on the south side of Cristo Rey Drive, leaving little visual or
functional open space connection.
To compensate for preserving additional open space between Cristo Rey Drive and Maryknoll
Seminary, it may be more environmentally appropriate, if you are convinced it is necessary, to
increase development density in other areas. Perhaps other areas of development could be
expanded, such as the southernmost portion of open space Area Ct Although the existing
General Plan theoretically suggests a much lower density spread out over the entire property,
a lower density plan must still meet the test of environmental impacts that has resulted in the
currently proposed preservation of open,space. In this situation there is no set formula for the
area of land to be developed, and permanently lost as habitat and open space.
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
Members of the Planning Commission -
July 18, 1995
Page Two
Under the proposed plan for public open space, Areas B and C are separated from Area D to
the degree that management issues will be difficult to address. Area D can be easily
incorporated into the existing County Park, while Areas D and C which, in our opinion represent
urban open space, will have to be managed more actively to protect the natural environment
from problems associated with adjacent intense residential development. Although to a degree
Areas C and D are important to the entire community and region as visual open space and
wildlife habitat, the greatest beneficiaries of this open space from a recreational and
environmental standpoint will be the existing and future neighborhood residents. This open
space will add significant value to the properties in the neighborhood.
The question remains as to how this open space will be managed, and what will be the source
of funding for management. Although the fiscal impact analysis shows the project to have a net
positive impact, there is no provision to direct the money to the parties who will actually have
responsibility for management. This management issue is particularly critical with respect to
the protection of the endangered red-legged frog. The federal Endangered Species Act requires
that the project proponents show that the project will not result in a taking of the frog. The fact
that its habitat is not constructed upon is the first step; however both the Endangered Species
Act and the California Environmental Quality Act require that a mitigation monitoring plan be
prepared that will include provisions for the ongoing protection of the frog. The H. T. Harvey
and Associates report assumes that the frog will be protected because local ordinances require
dogs and cats to be on leashes. Anyone who is actively involved in managing sensitive natural
resources will tell you that it takes more than regulations to protect the frogs, and in any case,
there is no law requiring humans to be on leashes. A management plan, including funding
provisions, to protect the frog and address related open space management concerns must be
prepared to satisfy the Endangered Species Act and CEQA. This plan should be made available
for review by the District and other interested parties before it is finalized.
The preparation and funding of an ongoing program to manage these open space lands should
be a condition of approval of this development. The management program should be prepared
in consultation with qualified biologists and open space managers, with input from managing
agencies. In addition to protection of the frog, there will be issues of fire management,
management of recreational uses, signing and trail maintenance, trash cleanup, and vegetation
management, including encouragement of native species and control of invasive non-native
species. Some or all of the management responsibilities could be contracted with a local
environmental organization or public agency in an ongoing arrangement. These responsibilities
could include education and interpretation in addition to maintenance and protection. Fundin
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nding
for such a management program would either have to be earmarked from the general revenues
of the city, or specifically generated through assessments of the homeowners in the project. The
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Community Service Area (CSA) mechanism has been used very successfully in Marin County.
Presumably there will be an assessment to pay for the management of the 10% of the site which
Members of the Planning Commission
July 18, 1995
Page Three
is currently proposed as private open space. We suggest that this assessment be expanded to
cover the management costs of all the open space that is not part of the county park. The annual
cost to the residents would be relatively low compared to the benefits of having this well-
managed open space adjacent.
We would also like to repeat the recommendation, initially raised in a letter to Ciddy Wordell
on August 15, 1994, that the development plan should include provisions for internal parking
and access for its residents who will be using Rancho San Antonio County Park. Our experience
has shown that many people will drive even a few blocks rather than walk to get to the park.
Parking for these local residents should be provided.in the development rather than absorbed in
the already-overtaxed parking areas in the park.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this proposal and remain available to clarify any
of these comments.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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Community Services Department • 201 S.Rengstorff Avenue • Post Office Box 7540 • Mountain View,CA 94039-7540
415-903-6331 • FAX 415-962-1069
July 10, 1995
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mr. Britton:
Thank you for your letter requesting an opportunity to make a presentation to the Parks
and Recreation Commission with an 1
update on the District's activities, objectives and
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future challenges. Jayne Matsumoto, Executive Assistant, spoke with Jo Combs today to
schedule your presentation and in speaking with Ms. Combs, it appears that the
Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month and is the same meeting night
as your District's Board meeting. On occasion, our Commission schedules special
meetings on days other than Wednesdays and Jayne will notify Jo with any upcoming
meeting dates and times.
I look forward to your presentation and if you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at (415) 903-6420.
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David A. Muela
Community Services Director
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Trust completes 131 -acre acquisition
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Sometimes,things are just meant to in California history. Gradually, pieces of
be. the 1,200 acres were sold to various inter-
That is certainly the case of the May 17 ests,until the 131 acres remained. It was
acquisition of a critical 131 acres in ,'� the heart and soul of the Hardie land,
Coldstream Valley by the Truckee containing a critical section of the
Donner land Trust from the Hardie ;w Emigrant Trail. Hardie continued to seek
family. public acquisition of the land. It wasn't
The Land Trust, thanks to Bruce until the Land Trust became involved,
Watkins, a Coldwell Banker-Fraser& ` Hardie said,that a deal was struck. It was
Fraser Realtor,and Dan Wendin, the , an historic public-private partnership.
Land Trust vice president who negotiat- "Dan Wendin was the catalyst that put
ed the purchase,completed a transaction the whole thing together. He and Bruce
35 years in the making. Watkins understood the situation and
"Our goal has always been to protect made it work."
this portion of the Emigrant Trail and the The state will pay 77 percent of the
lands surrounding it,"said Wallie Hardie purchase price, with the Truckee Donner
from his home in Grass Valley. "My Land Trust using its entire land acquisi-
Wallie&Joan Hardie,at home in Grass Valley
father, and then 1, have approached the tion fund and the Hardies carrying a note
state on numerous occasions to see if remains of the Emigrant Trail and mark- for the balance. Eventually,the state
they were interested. It wasn't until four ing its path. She and her husband have parks will purchase 17 acres that remain
or five years ago that things started to donated many artifacts to the museum at in the Land Trust's name.
come together." the Donner Memorial State Park "We feel that this is a key acquisition
Hardie,and his wife,Joan, had long Joan Hardie met Dan Wendin and toward our goal of protecting the
been interested in the Emigrant Trail and Ellie Huggins, founding Land Trust mein- Emigrant Trail from Donner Memorial
protecting the portions that remain hers,and showed them the flags she had State Park to Soda Springs and provide
untouched by development. Both have hidden, marking the trail. It was at the access to our proposed Donner Lake Rim
relatives that made the trek over the trail sanie time that officials with California Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail,"said
before settling in California.Wallie State Parks and Recreation became inter- Wendin.
Hardie's family,the Rohrigs,came across ested in the land—but not enough, As a result, the Land Trust has initiated
the trail and discovered the Morning Hardie said,to purchase it. a Committee for Coldstream campaign to
Glory Mine of Sierra County.Joan's rela- Wallace B. Ilardie,Wallie's father,pur- build on this successful purchase.The
tives, the Onetos, also made the journey chased 1,200 acres in 1948 following the goal is to raise$100,000 by September
over the historic trail.Joan Ilardie,an war. The family used it as a recreational 1996,just in time to honor descendants
indefatigable wildlands horse rider, had get-away, although they appreciated of the first emigrants to cross Roller Pass
spent several years discovering the both its natural beauty and unique place in 1846.
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A DONNER LAKE Rim TRAIL
The beauty of Donner Lake with its beaches, trails, and will be directed to existing roads.The Land Trust also will
open spaces beckons the adventurer and outdoorsman in us work to find alternative routes whenever private landowners
all. On any given day,visitors can be found engaging in a object to a particular use.
variety of sport and leisure activities. 7'he Truckee Donner Directors Bill McGlashan and Craig Close worked closely
Land Trust is proud of its effort to increase the recreational with federal agencies and other landowners in developing
opportunities of the area by initiating the creation of a 22- the agreement, as well as delineating the route and construc-
mile loop trail system on the ridges surrounding the lake, tion standards,which will basically follow Forest Service
providing unsurpassed views of the entire region. wilderness trail standards. In general,the trail will be 24 inch-
In late April, representatives of the California Department es wide with a 10 percent maximum grade and cleared of
of Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Forest Service signed an brush, branches and forest litter.
agreement signaling their support for the project. In addition, As can be understood, the task of creating a multi-use trail
the Truckee-Donner Park and Recreation District has agreed system is difficult. The Land Trust believes the"separate path"
to manage portions of the trail which cross private land while concept can provide the quality of experience each user
relevant agencies will manage the trail on public lands. group desires.The Land Trust also believes that the trail sys-
A master plan for the trail was developed with the goal of tem, the first of its kind in the Truckee area, will contribute
building a trail system open to hikers, equestrians, and noun- greatly to tourism and economic development.
twin hikes.There are inherent risks when mixing horses, Although the driving force behind the trail project is a vol-
bikes, and hikers and, to avoid accidents, the master plan unteer effort, there are aspects of trail development which
proposes a separate trail for mountain hikes, where required. require funding. Survey, map,and legal services will be nec-
The route connects existing public lands(state park and essary.Also, there also is a variety of fees associated with
national forest lands)via easements through private property. easement recordation.Your additional contributions to the
I likers and equestrians will utilize several miles of the exist- Trail Fund can be designated for this purpose.
ing Pacific Crest Trail which is not open to mountain bikes. The Land Trust's primary need will be for trail construction
An alternate route for bikers has been identified. Similarly, volunteers. Leaders of the work expect to see bikers, hikers
from Schallenberger Ridge to Donner Summit, the hiker's and equestrian enthusiasts contribute in creating this trail.
route may not accommodate bikes or horses and these users Please let us know if you want to help this summer.
Trust, region, loses valued supporter ;items spublisDhedquarterlybysiheWs-
The Land Trust is saddened by the farnotis pioneer leader, Charles Fayette Truckee Donner Land Trust
death of retired Col. Robert Charles "C.F." McGilashan for whom McGlashan P.O. Box 8816
McGlashan(USMC)on May 13, 1995, at Point near the Donner Memorial Bridge Truckee,California 96162
the age of 79. He was the father of board (Rainbow Bridge)on Old U.S. Highway Telephone(916)587-4287
member Bill McGlashan. 40 is named. Editor:S.E. Humphries
Born May 14, 1915, in San Francisco to While growing up, Robert loved to Contributing Editor:Ellie Huggins
Earl and I lenrietta summer near Donner Lake on the fami- Designers: Denise Gilroy,S.E. Humphries
MCGlash.m, he grad- ly's land around what is today Donner Board of Directors:
uated Phi Beta Lake Road. "That love and tradition con- Bob Breckenfeld
Kappa from the times today with Mr. McGlashan's own
pp" Y Kelley Carroll
University of family members. His son, Bill, and Craig R.Close
California-Berkeley daughter-in-law, Christne y, are complet- Bob Colpitts
in 1936. Mr. ing a home on the land and plan to even- S.E. Humphries
McGlashan was tually live there permanently. William McGlashan
commissioned into A memorial service for Mr. McGlashan Nancy Moyer
the U.S. Marine was held N1,ty 17 in Millbrae. His ashes Wendell Ulberg
Corps where he served for 22 years. His and those of his long-deceased son, Dan Wendin
tours of duty included serving as opera- Rohert Jr., will he huried in Truckee's Director of Development:Ellie Huggins
tions officer at the Battle of Midway and Sierra Mountain Cemetery in the family
elsewhere in the Pacific'I'heater during plot in a private ceremony during the The Truckee Donner Land Trust is a non-
World War I1. He later worked for Fourth of July weekend. profit California corporation and is tax
Lockheed Missile and Space Co. for more Family menibers ask that contribu_ exempt under section 501(c)(3)of the
than 20 years. tions he made to the Truckee Donner Internal Revenue Code.
Robert McGlashan was the grandson Land Trust, PO Box 8816.Truckee, CA Contributions are tax-deductible.
of Nona Keiser McGlashan and Ti uckee's 96162.
NxzvRE' A NOTO
The Sierra comes alive with blossoms
One of this summer's special hikes will he a wildlknver dis- fUSChia-colored flowers of Penslemon newbetryi or pride of the
covery hike with Toni Fauver(see hack page for details). On mountain penstemon.The blue penstemon is Pensteinon
Aug. 5,she will lead us across Mt. Judah on the new trail that azureits or yellow budded penstemon. Notice the yellow col-
leaves the Pacific Crest Trail near Roller Pass. ored buds before the bloom opens. One of the earliest
In order to he prepared, we are publishing a partial Donner bloomers is Max diusa with its small white to purplish
Summit plant list Toni preparecl a number of years ago. Many blooms on dense mats 2 to 3 inches high. You'll not forget the
of the floNver:s are to he discovered on clustered pale blue clumps of Hackelia nervosa or mountain
the first mile of the Pacific Crest forget-me-not.
Trail from Donner Pass, and will he in These are only a few of the flower friends which greet hikers
bloom by tnid-or late.luly. of ibis trail. However,to get a little better acquainted with the
Start your hike front the 11(m.ers, take the following list and find illustrations in a good
Pacific(:rest Trail parking area hook Such as Pelemon's Field Guide to Pacific States
- on Lake Mary Roatl, in the first trilrl/loivens and see how many of the plants you can find.
100 yards, the pink blossoms of Another Flower walk possible in mid July is the Loch Leven
.SjNrava th,iis lora. or Mountain tniil. The description of this hike is found in Julie Carville's
spiraea, line the trail and Lilittnt Lingering in Taboe's Wild Gardens. Since it was first pub-
6� parview,or Sierra tiger lilies, abound lished, the U.S. Forest Service has rerouted the trail from a trail-
just after crossing the small creek. head parking area east of the ranger station.The illustrations in
As you clinch the first turns, the rock this hook will help a great deal. If the book can't be found in a
gardens uphill from the trail are bookstore near you, it is available locally at Bookshelf at
filled with a wide variety of flowers, Hooligan Rocks in Truckee or Bookshelf at the Boatworks in
including the delicate. pinkish Tahoe City.
blooms of Heucbeia rribescens.
Further up the trail you'll encounter 717is article was written by Ellie Huggins. The artwork is by
the first lupines and the brilliant .t iiclrea Hendrick.
Donner Summit Plant List
Acerglabrum Mountain maple Lupinus arbustus Spurred lupine
Allium platycaule Flat-stemmed onion Mimulus breweri Brewer's monkeyflower
Amelanchier pumila Serviceberry Monardella odaratissima Mountain pennyroyal
Antennaria rosea Pussy toes Pedicularis semibarbata Lousewort
Anemone occidentalis Pulsatilla Penstemon azureus Yellow-budded penstemon
Aquilegia formosa Columbine Penstemon deustus Hot-rock penstemon
Balsamorhiza sagittata Balsam root ' tti' Penstemm m benyi Pride of the mountain penstemon
Calyptridium umbellatum Pussy paws Perideridia bolanderi Yampa
Castilleja applegatei Wavy-leaf paintbrush Phacelia mustabilis Phacelia
Castilleja miniata Indian paint brush Phlox diffusa Phlox
Calochorius leichlinii Mariposa lily Phyllodoce brewerii Mountain red heather
Ceanothus cordulatus Snow bush Potentilla gladulosa Cinquefoil
Ceanothus velutinus Tobacco brush Pyrolla picta Wintergreen
Collinsia parviflora Blue-eyed Mary Prunes emarginata Bitter cherry
Cornus stolonifera Dogwood Ribes cereum Wax currant
Cryptantha nubigiena Common cryptantha Ribes inebriens Currant
Delphinium nutallianum Blue larkspur Ribes montgenum Gooseberry
Dicentra uniflora Steershead Rubus parviflora Thimbleberry
Epilobium angustifolium Fireweed Sambucus microbotrys Red mountain elderberry
Eriogonum umbellatum Sulphur buckwheat .Senecio intergerrimus Groundsel
Eriogonum marifolium Pale yellow buckwheat Sidalcea oregana Mallow
Haplopappus acaulis Haplopappus Silene douglasii Catchfly
Hackelia nervosa Mountain forget-me-not Smilacina racemosa False Solomon's seal
Holodiscus microphylla Cream bush Spiraea densiflora Mountain spiraea
Heuchera rubescens Heuchera Symphorocarpus vaccinioides Snowberry
Hydrophyllum occidentale Waterleaf Talichtrum fenderi Mountain meadowrue
Ipomopsis aggregatta Scarlet gilia Tritelia ixoides ssp analina Golden brodiaea
ipomospis congesta Ball-headed gilia Veratrum californicaum Corn lily
Lewisia pygmaea Lewisia Viola pupurea Yellow violet
Ligusticum grayi Twin-berry honeysuckle Wyethia mollis Woolly mules ears
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Record winter doesn 't curtail Land Trust hikes
Several summer hikes are planned for July and August. Each old growth trees there.John has been hiking and skiing this
offers Land Trust members a fascinating look at the beauty and area for years and is an expert on its human history and natural
importance of the region. history.This informative hike will involve a car shuttle.
As a result of the heavy snowfall this winter,the high moun-
tains trails may not be free of snow until late July.Therefore, August 5
plans are for a bicycle ride on the old Henness Pass Road A special wildflower hike on the Mt.Judah Trail is scheduled
through the region of Terrazzo Meadows and the headwaters of with Toni Fauver, wildflower expert and author of Wile flower
the Little Truckee River to Webber Lake.The wildflowers will lYci&i in the Lakes Basin of the Northern Sierra.She will identi-
be spectacular and our guide will show you the entrance to the fy and describe the many varieties of flowers found on this new
Mt. Lola trail for those who might wish an August hike up this trail across the summit of Mt.Judah. If lucky,and a few snow
peak. patches remain on top of Mt.Judah, hikers may see the seldom
encountered steershead that blooms alongside melting snow-
July 16 banks. (Sec:Nature Notes for a plant list and ways to prepare.)
Advisory Council member and Serene Lakes homeowner,
Johh Cobourn,will lead members on a like around Vad Later in August, members will hike on a portion of the
Norden Meadow and to the ridge south of the meadow,dis- planned Donner Lake Rim Trail north of 1-80 between Summit
cussing the geologic history of the area and pointing out Indian Lake and Tahoe Donner. Members will receive specific dates
grinding rocks. It will conclude at the top of the ridge and the and reservation information on all hikes in a separate mailing.
California Trail Days mark region 's importance
California Trail Days commemorate the important The Nichols Family Group will bring their living history
California Trail years of 1844-1848.The second annual 1800s with an authentic family emigrant encampment,and Kathryn
adventure will be celebrated Aug. 19 and 20 at the Donner Costigan presents music from the 1800s using original folk
Memorial State Park. instruments.
Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday,Aug. 19,James.J. Rose's A wagon train parade in Truckee, a mountain man encamp-
slide presentation, "First Pioneer Wagons Over the Sierra," ent and a Roller Pass trail hike sponsored by the Oregon-
details the saga of the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy party. California Trails Association are also scheduled for the two
Also on the program is an inspiring portayal of"Women's day celebration.
Voices from the Overland Trail," by Doris Dwyer. Then, J. Sponsored by the Sierra State Parks Foundation, here's a
Homes Armstead will portray"James P. lie•ckwourth, chance to learn from the experts about emigrant history, espe-
Mountain Man, Explorer, Rancher." Beckwourth Pass just cially of those early years when the California Trail was the
north of Loyalton is named for the African American who most important. The whole family can spend an interesting
spoke several Indian languages and became a skilled fur trad- clay at the park.
er among the Western tribes. For more information,call(916)544-3053•
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
July 12, 1995
Honorable Barbara Boxer Identical letter sent to:
Member, United States Senate Senators Mark Hatfield,
112 Senate Hart Office Building Slade Gorton, Dale Bumpers
Washington, DC 20510
Re: Land and Water Conservation Fund Appropriation
Dear Senator Boxer:
On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to voice our strong support
for the continued appropriation to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This fund was created for a
specific purpose - to purchase lands on behalf of the public for permanent preservation. Land
preservation ensures protection of sensitive wildlife habitat, provides for public recreational use, and is
an important legacy that we will leave to all future generations.
The Open Space District has been the recipient of a number of grants from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund. Like all such agencies, our sources of grant funding are becoming scarce, making it
more difficult to carry out the charge of the voters who created the District. The Land and Water
Conservation Fund is one of the best and last available sources of grants, and is one that must remain
funded.
I urge you to oppose any action that would eliminate or reduce the appropriation to the Land and
Water Conservation Fund, and to ensure that it is funded to its fullest level.
erely,
�vVw"
Lte ens
-(President, Board of Directors
PS/mcs
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
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
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith
July 12 1995
Public Affairs Manager
(415) 691-1200
Open Space District Rangers Act Quickly To Contain Fire
Los Altos, CA -- Quick response from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District rangers
prevented a grass fire from escalating out of control recently at Rancho San Antonio County Park,
adjacent to the District's Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The June 30th fire started when a
father and son were apparently testing a model rocket. When the rocket engine ignited, it started a small
fire which was fanned by the afternoon winds, causing the fire to grow quickly to approximately four
acres before it was contained.
Two Open Space District ranger units were on the scene almost immediately with their patrol
trucks which each carry a 100-gallon water tank and pumper. Quick response and action by the rangers,
assisted by units from Central Fire District and Los Altos Fire Department, resulted in quick
containment. This fire illustrates the need for the public to be aware of fire danger, and to be extra-
cautious when they visit an open space preserve or a park.
District staff are trained in fire prevention and suppression, and are busy at this time of year
clearing fire roads and maintaining fire breaks. Early detection of fires by District rangers leads to quick
action and containment; without that early response, the smallest fire can spread out of control and
become a major disaster. In this case, fortunately, District rangers were in the vicinity and were able to
put out the fire before it became unmanageable.
(more)
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
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, extending from the City of San Carlos to the
Town of Los Gatos is a public agency which has reserved over 40 000 acres To of diverse open ace and
Gatos,
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manages 23 open space preserves.
Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within
District boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat, watershed, and a variety of
ecosystems, restores damaged natural resources, and provides trail improvements for passive recreational
use by the public. The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands
for public use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are
approximately 20,000- 30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's
planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards, each represented for a four year term by an
elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices.
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REVISED
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 16
AND BROADCAST ON KZSU,90.1 FM.
A VHS TAPE OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY FOR CHECK OUT
Special Meeting
Council Chambers
July 10 , 1995 , 5 : 30 p .m.
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments: Members of the public may speak to the Closed Session item(s); three minutes per speaker.
CLOSED SESSIONS
1 . Closed Session for the Purpose of a Conference with the Labor
Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957 . 6
Agency Negotiator: City Manager and her Designee Pursuant to
Compensation for Unrepresented Employees (June Fleming, Jay
Rounds)
Unrepresented Employee Groups : Management, Confidential and
Hourly Employees
ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
July 10 1995, 7 : 00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1 . Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Recognizing
the Presence of and Welcoming to the City of Palo Alto
Exchange Students from Albi, France
2 . Overview of MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District Activi-
ties
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may speak to any item not on the agenda; three minutes per speaker. Council reserves the
right to limit the Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
COUNCIL MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE ALL AGENDA ITEMS BY 11:30 P.M. PRIOR TO TAKING A BREAK AT 9:30 P.M.,
COUNCIL WILL REVIEW THE REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS AND DETERMINE IF ANY ITEMS SHOULD BE POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE.
Claims No. 95-14
Meeting95-1Q
Date: July 2G. 1QS5
REVISED
K8|@PEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7993 275.00 Aaron's Septic Sanitation Services
7894 5'400.00 All Chemical Disposal, Inc. Chemical Tank Removal
7995 22.11 AT&T Telephone Service
7988 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Service
7997 203.00 BiU's Towing Service Towing Service
7998 41.05 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
7999 6'350.00 Louis Bopdi General Engineering Grading Service
8800 881.13 8TK&^DRedwood Office Supplies
8001 311.25 California Water Service Company Water Service
� 8002 208.13 Couoodo Fire Equipment Company Fire Clothing
8003 2'070.45 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Repairs
8004 83.61 Sheryl M. Cochran Private Vehicle Expense
8005 64.63 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
� 8006 100.00 °1 Cnotco Staff Family Picnic
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8007 19.95 Country Home Products Field Equipment Parts
8008 81.38 The Darkroom Black & White Prints
8009 58.00 Department of Motor Vehicles Equipment Operator License
8010 500.00 Dugan Associates Soil Samples and Safety Plan Report
8011 5.271.25 Empire Equipment Co. Equipment Rental
� 8012 175.00 FurreUoComnnnunicotiono Radio Reprogramming
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� 8013 115.25 Federal Express Express Mail
8014 68.70 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Kaye
8015 15.00 Forestry Conservation Communications Assoc. Radio Frequency License Fee
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8018 63.08 G&KSenvioem Shop Towel Service
8017 50.61 (]oodco Press Incorporated Printing Service
8018 198.40 K8aryGundert Reim buroumnent'Pernnitoand Private
Vehicle Expense
8018 70.35 The Home Depot Field Supplies
8019 6,000.00 Joe'o Rototi||ing Foothill Diooing
8020 7.350.00 JN Roofing Inc. Roroof Dyer House
0021 85.12 0nho'a Printing
8022 686.85 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Maintenance Agreement
652.72
8023 84A0 Langley Hill Quarry Basenzck
8024 62.40 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense
8025 350.00 °2 City of Los Altos Staff Recognition Event Deposit
8028 180.00 °3 City of Los Altos Staff Recognition Event Deposit
8027 257.31 Los Altos Garbage Company DumpoierRanta|
8028 248.88 McGrath Renh:orp Skyline Office Rental
8028 365.08 K8etroK8obi|eComnmnuniootionn Radio Repairs
8030 113.78 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
8031 230.01 National Safety Council Magazine Subscription
8032 20.00 National Seminars Group Training Video
8033 609.50 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Parts and Repair
� °1 Urgent Check Issued onJuly 30' 1995
°2 Urgent Check Issued onJuly 13. 1885
°3 Urgent Check Issued onJuly 13' 1995
Claims NoQ5- 4
| K0aeUng95-1Q
� Date: July 2G. 1G&5
REVISED
/N|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8034 109.19 Office Depot Office Supplies
8035 649.79 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Equipment
8036 -1rE1£2.1916 Pacific Bell Telephone Services
1'128.G2
8037 40.40 Pharmacy Billing Service, Inc. Medical Services
8038 250.14 VVornsn Phillips Reimbursement- EMT Training
8038 198.00 Redwood City Chamber ofCommerce Membership Fee
� 8040 177.82 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
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8041 1S9B88 R ' Repair. oy n epa r Service Vehicle Repairs
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8042 68.25 GofetyK|een Solvent Tank Service
8043 83.33 Saurus Sport, Inc. Field Supplies
� 8044 1.560.00 E.R. Ghaehon Trail Construction
� 8045 5.812.00 Sylvester Schwartz &TuQaw Worker's Compensation Deposit
� 8048 87.90 Skyline County Water District Water Service
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8047 807.00 Giucked Heating &Sheet Metal, Inc. Gutter Installation-Dyer House
� 8048 508.00 Systems for Public Safety Background Investigation-Employment
� 8049 1.156.15 Tap Plastics Brochure Holders
8050 22.00 Taylor Rental Rental Equipment
� 8051 444.21 U.S. Rentals BaokhoeRenba|
� 8052 746.12 VaUen Safety Supply Company Gloves
� 8053 65.00 Valley Title Company R000nvoyenms Fee-Harris Note
� 8054 44.40 Donna Wilkinson Private Vehicle Expense
8056 714.50 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
8056 571.59 Ymrdbind Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Supplies
8057 1O5�OO Joan Young Contract Services
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8058 2.038.00 Capstone Construction Company Dyer House Maintenance
8059 173�1O °4 |nnpeha|Auto&Trucking Center Thornavvood Tour Van Rental
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� 8060 19.978.69 Lasher Auto Center Foothill Office Vehicle
8061 1.185.20 Murray & Murray Legal Services
� 8062 570.34 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies, Out ofTown
Business Meeting Expense, Staff
Picnic Event, and Vehicle Conaumnab|es
^4 Urgent Check Issued July 24. 1Q86
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