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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-26
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA*
7:00 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
November 29, 1995
(7:00) ROLL CALL
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING -- Ralph Heim, Legislative Consultant
(7:30) ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Resolution Honoring and Commending the Peninsula Conservation Center
Foundation on the Occasion of its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary -- C. Britton
B. Resolution Honoring and Commending Norman Y. Mineta on the Occasion of
His Retirement From the United States Congress -- C. Britton
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- P. Siemens
***
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 8, 1995 (Consent Item)
November 16-18, 1995 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Update on Planning for Proposed Sale of Surplus Property at Teague Hill
Open Space Preserve, Authorization for General Manager to Amend Contracts
with Project Consultants, and Authorization to Increase Project's Budget by
$80,000 -- R. Anderson
*** 2. Final Adoption of Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management
Plan Amendment to Construct a Portion of Bay Area Ridge Trail, Including
Crossing of Portola Park Heights Road, and Determination that Project is
Categorically Exempt under CEQA -- M. de Beauvieres
(8:05) 3. Approval of Proposed Scope of Work for Preparation of Regional Open Space
Plan and Greenbelt Vision Map -- R. Anderson
*** 4. Seasonal Trail Closures -- J. Escobar
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(8:25) 5. Proposed Changes to Annual Review of Relative Site Emphasis Plan to Create
a Five-Year Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities -- C. Britton
(8:45) 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)
CLOSED SESSION - None Scheduled
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE. Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is
subject to change of order.
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time
each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other
matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes.
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.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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RESOLUTION OF 771E BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF HIE MIDPENINM,L.I REGIONAL 011EN SPli ct-,,MsTwc,7,
11ONORINGAND COALVENDIM;NORMAN Y J11NE7A
ON THE OCCASION OF His RETIREMENT FROM HIE UN]7'1.,-D S7A 7'LV CONGRr-,.v.v
IVIIERI-,AS, IIW Board olPil-cclors of the 1 101)(I'llillsida Regional Opcn,';pace District firms thal
olloclive lem1cl-ship in oil vii-ollmelill 11 i'vviles of the Vodcra/keel olgolvi-ilinclit has been and
coillifilics to he of cl-licial importance Ill/d vallie to loco!, regiolial, stale, and lioliollol
environmental police: alld
WHERLAV, former Y /I fillcla. Ili the course of his 21 Years in office, was (I
collsisfeillsi ipporier issues, curd worked dili�,r07111'10.1111-1110-the
cause of proleclilig the natioll'.s il-l-cphic-cub1c clivirolillicillal rcsollrce.�,- and
I VWERLAS, in I addition /0 /Ii-v lolig all&s suet /c/I I WC ilA ('hair of the 11010W I'IIh1iC I YMks and
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Sewed us till ex-officio mellibcr of a//six Ili, '1114,0111111illces, illclltdil,i� dw Commillee oil lValcl.
Resources and I"ilvil-ollincill: and
1V11ERP,A,V, Norm Alincia has been olgreol ,wince to lheAfidlieninvido Regional Opei0;17ace
Disiric-I parlicularl,I, insuppol-fing ils FC(lend grant applications and ill assisih�(,,Ili scckii i�a
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Alow THEREFORE, BEITRL.,'YOLVI-�n that the Board ol0il-cclors of the Alidpcifinsidet Rcgionol
Opcil Space I)islricl hollor and comilicild Norman iWillem for his
tenure as Represciftativelor the 15111 ( oll"re'vsiol w/ Oisiricl, 101- /IiS dCdiC0Ii0I7 10 the ideals and
goals of all clivii-ollinclitallY soltildAllicric(l. and do WiNll hint 11-Cil in hiSfilllffo Cl IdC(I Vol'S.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REsmmoNNo. 95-
REsoL unoN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENiNsuLA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING AND COMMENDING THE
PENINSULA CoNsER vA TioN CENTER Fo uNDA TioN
ON THE OCCASION OFITS TWENTY-FIFTH A'vNiVERSARY
WHEREAS, the Board Qf'Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District finds that
providing a source of environmental information and programs to organizations, the public,
government, community groups, and educational entities is a key to preserving, maintaining, and
improving the quality oj'life in the Bay Area region; and
WHEREAS, the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (PCCF) was founded in 1970 as part
of the original Earth Day celebration; and
WHEREAS, since its formation, the PCCF has been a leader in the regional environmental
preservation movement,providing an extensive environmental library, information and referral
services for the community, a conservation store to encourage the public to be environment-
conscious at home, and a selection oj'renowned environmental education seminars; and
WHEREAS, the PCCF houses at its Peninsula Conservation Center five other environmental
advocacy groups, administers the Business Environmental Network, and recognizes Bay Area
businesses through its Business Environmental Awards program; and
WHEREAS, the PCCF is celebrating its 25'11 year of leadership in regional environmental
awareness, education, and activism.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District honors and commends the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation for its
exemplary work over the last 25 years,for its outstanding level Qfproviding environmental
information, and for its leadership in coalition-building and partnerships toward the goal of
environmental awareness and protection.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
November 29, 1995
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MIDPENINSLILA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-24
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 8, 1995
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
Members Present: Pete Siemens, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Teena Henshaw, David
Smernoff, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, John Escobar, Malcolm Smith, and Mike
Williams.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
William Estrada, P. O. Box 153, New Almaden, stated that he had previously written the Board
to request a utility easement through the District's property in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
and that he was now requesting that the Board unconditionally grant the easement to him. He
stated that the District's requirements were completely unacceptable. C. Britton reviewed the
dates of correspondence with Mr. Estrada regarding his easement request that had been
previously forwarded to the Board. P. Siemens recommended that each Board member review
the correspondence and contact the General Manager if a member of the Board wanted to place
Mr. Estrada's request on a future agenda.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: D. Smernoff moved that the Board adopt the agenda. T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Britton requested that the minutes of October 25, 1995 and agenda item 3 District Support of
Application for a Santa Clara County Historical Project Grant for the Homestead House at
Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve be removed from the consent
calendar. B. Crowder requested clarification on claim 8389 to Tomlinson, Zisko, Morosoli &
Maser.
Motion: W. de Wit moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar including agenda item 5,
Scheduling of Special Meeting for Purpose of Board Participation at Eighth California
Regional Park and Open Space Districts Conference November 16-18, 1995 at
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Westerbeke Ranch, Sonoma and Revised Claims No. 95-19. B. Crowder seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 25. 1995
C. Britton stated that the resolution number for agenda item 5 Acceptance of Redwood Park
Subdivision Parcels from Peninsula Open Space Trust should be changed from 95-39 to 95-38.
B. Crowder requested that the minutes for agenda item I concerning the construction of a portion
of the Bay Area Ridge Trail at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve be amended to include a
statement that "M. de Beauvieres reported that she, C. Britton, and J. Escobar had met with
Sandy Touchatt, Dick Carter, and Candy Stone (by phone) as representatives of the Portola Park
Heights Road Committee and they were unanimously supportive of the Alternative 2 trail
crossing, providing that several liability issues can be resolved."
Motion: M. Davey moved that the board approve the minutes of October 25, 1995 as
corrected. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 with T.
Henshaw abstaining from the vote since she was not present at the October 25
meeting.
V1. PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation to the District of Lands Adjacent to Skyline Ridge and Purisima Creek Redwood
01&n Space Preserves (Report R-95-127)
C. Britton reviewed the staff report regarding the annexation of approximately 1001 acres of land
adjacent to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and approximately 481 acres adjacent to Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and briefed the Board on annexation process to date. He
stated that Celia Cummings, who owns a 45.78% interest in Big Dipper Ranch, was the only
landowner who did not sign the annexation documents.
P. Siemens declared the Public Hearing open at 7:47 P.M. and asked if any member of the
public wished to address the Board on the annexation. No member of the public addressed the
Board. P. Siemens declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:48 P.M.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution 95-39, a Resolution of the Board
of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Annexing Certain
Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpeninsula Preserves
1995 - Skyline Area). N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I - Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan Amendments to Open
All Trails to Dogs on Leash at Fremont Older, Coal Creek. and Thomewood Open Space
Preserves and to Close Long Ridge Opgn Space Preserve to Dog Access and Direction to
Staff to Implement Access Changes by December 8. 1995 (Report R-95-138
C. Britton reviewed the staff report, noting staff was recommending the changes in dog
access formally take effect in one month on December 8, 1995 to allow for time for signs
and maps to be amended.
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John Carnes, 1755 La Honda Road, #95, Woodside, speaking in behalf of Peninsula Access
for Dogs (PADS), encouraged the Board to vote in favor of the recommendations.
Dan Bernstein questioned what the District's informal policy would be regarding access
prior to December 8, noting that he would prefer not to wait a month for the changes to be
implemented. J. Escobar stated that there was no informal policy and that current
regulations would remain in effect until December 8; he explained how signs would be
modified and/or replaced and the reasons for needing until December 8 to implement the
changes.
N. Hanko stated that she wanted to discuss item B - closing Long Ridge Open Space
Preserve to dogs as incompatible with the criteria and would therefore move items A, C,
and D separately.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Use and Management Plan
amendments for dog access at three preserves, including opening all remaining
trails to dogs on leash at Fremont Older, Coal Creek, and Thornewood Open
Space Preserves and direct that these access changes formally take effect in
one month on December 8, 1995 to allow time for amendment of maps and
signs. W. de Wit seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the Use and Management Plan
amendment to close Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to dogs as incompatible
with criteria. M. Davey seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko reported that dog access at Long ridge Open Space
Preserve had long-term importance to the residents near Long Ridge who
enjoyed having a place where they could walk their dogs. She stated she was
reluctant to close the short trail on the preserve, speaking in favor of keeping
the trail open as part of the District's Good Neighbor Policy. B. Crowder said
the Use and Management Committee had spent significant time on this
recommendation, that it is difficult to enforce not allowing dogs on other parts
of the preserve, and that it is easier for all who walk their dogs to be clear that
dogs are not allowed on Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.
The motion passed on the following vote:
Ayes: P. Siemens, M. Davey, T. Henshaw, B. Crowder, and W. de Wit.
Noes: N. Hanko and D. Smernoff.
C. Britton stated that the second reading of the Use and Management Plan amendments for
Sierra AzuI and Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserves would be on the December 20 agenda,
later than initially announced to individuals on the dog notification mailing list because of
adjustments in the November and December meeting schedule. He stated staff had received
no comments to date on the proposed amendments and, unless a member of the Board
objected, staff would not renotice the mailing list of the date change. N. Hanko requested
that members of the initial dog task force be notified of the date change.
D. Smernoff questioned whether the timing for opening Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve to
dog access could take place immediately after the second reading of the Use and
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Management Plan amendment for the preserve. C. Britton stated that it would be
presumptuous of staff to implement sign and map changes prior the Board's final action and
that time was needed after the second reading for staff to implement the change. T.
Henshaw noted that it was very helpful to note in the staff report the specific date when dog
access on a preserve would be effective.
B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Proposed Agreement to Exchange Interests in Real ProWrty Located
at 10920 Page Mill Road with John and Cindy O'Reilly (Report R-95-137)
C. Britton reviewed portions of the staff report, noting this was an historic encroachment,
there was no change in the land's character, and the Board had approved the same
agreement twice in the past. He said an unanimous vote of the Board was required for the
exchange.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt Resolution 95-40, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Approving and Authorizing Acceptance of an Agreement to Exchange Interests
in Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute a Deed for the Real Property
Being Released, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of
Grant to District and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing the Transaction
(Foothill Open Space Preserve - Lands of O'Reilly). T. Henshaw seconded
the motion.
Discussion: T. Henshaw and N. Hanko spoke in favor of the motion and the
route taken by staff on this matter.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 3 - District Support of Application for a Santa Clara County Historical
Project Grant for the Homestead House at the Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open
Space Preserve (Report R-95-134)
C. Britton stated that this item had been removed from the consent calendar since the
District, rather than the Stortzes, had to apply for the grant. He distributed revised
wording for the resolution, noting that the District had to make certain findings in applying
for the grant. He said that the Stortzes were responsible for preparing material for the
grant application.
T. Henshaw requested a future staff update on the Picchetti lease.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 95-41, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Approving the Application for Grant Funds under the Santa Clara County
Historical Project Funding Program for the Following Project: Homestead
House Historic Restoration Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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D. Agenda Item No. 4 - Proposed Exchange of Interests in Real Property with Ruth C.
Reynolds to Quitclaim Certain Real Property Rights and Cooperate in a RgQuest to Rescind
a County Road Agreement Burdening District's and Reynolds' Property (El Corte de
Madera Open Space Preserve) (Report R-95-136)
M. Williams reviewed the staff report and the proposed exchange agreement that would
eliminate additional easements rights burdening the District's and Reynold's property. C.
Britton stated an unanimous vote of the Board was required to exchange real property
interests.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt Resolution 95-42, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Approving and Authorizing Acceptance of an Agreement to Exchange Interests
in Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute a Quitclaim Deed for the
Real Property Interest Being Released, Authorizing Officer to Execute
Certificate of Acceptance of a Quitclaim Deed to District and Authorizing
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to the Transaction (El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve -
Lands of Reynolds) and determine that the recommended actions are
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act as set out
in the staff report. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0.
VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
C. Britton reported that: 1) Ralph Heim would attend the November 29 Special Meeting and he
would try to arrange for the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee to meet with Mr, Heim;
2) a reception honoring Paul Romero, the new Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation
Director, would be held November 27; P. Siemens will represent the Board at the reception; 3)
a dinner honoring Norman Mineta will be held on December 1; C. Britton and P. Siemens will
represent the District; 4) the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County had invited
District testimony at the California Constitution Revision Commission Public hearing on
November 28 and N. Hanko would testify for the District; the Board concurred with N. Hanko's
participation; 5) it was anticipated that the undergrounding of utilities on Portola Road would be
completed by June 1996; and 6) the curriculum for the environmental education volunteers was
complete and members of the Board would receive a copy.
B. Crowder complimented staff on their handling of the Devil's Canyon climbing situation and
reported on Peninsula Open Space Trust's recent event for its volunteers and Bay Area Action's
recent event.
M. Davey distributed copies of the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation's new brochure.
D. Smernoff reported on Bay Area Action's recent event.
T. Henshaw reported that Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors candidate Joe Simitian was
interested in meeting with District representatives.
W. de Wit reported on the November 8 environmental education training and the November 6
Peninsula Access for Dogs (PADS) meeting and requested that a resolution be prepared for the
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Board's next meeting to honor the 25th anniversary of the Peninsula Conservation Center
Foundation.
J. Escobar stated that the General Manager planned to approve USGS' request to dig a fourth
trench at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and reported on a recent equestrian accident
at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve.
J. Fiddes reported that the Administration and Budget Committee meeting scheduled for
November 13 had been cancelled.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
Regional
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-25
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 16-18, 1995
MINUTES
The Eighth California Regional Park and Open Space Districts Conference convened at 10:00
A.M. Thursday, November 16, 1995 at Westerbeke Ranch Conference Center, 2300 Grove
Street, Sonoma, California. The conference was hosted by the Sonoma County Agricultural
Preservation and Open Space District.
The following members of the Board were present on Thursday, November 16: Mary
Davey, Nonette Hanko, and Pete Siemens. Staff members Craig Britton and Jean Fiddes
were also present.
Following lunch, conference attendees discussed key current issues and successes of agencies
represented at the conference including, Marin County Open Space District, East Bay
Regional Open Space District, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park and Open Space District,
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, Sonoma Land Trust, State Parks, and Sonoma
County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. C. Britton briefed the group on
the District's activities.
Following the conclusion of the conference session at Westerbeke Ranch, there was a tour of
Old Sonoma State Historic Park.
Conference attendees reconvened at Westerbeke Ranch on Friday, November 17 at 8:45
A.M. The following members of the Board were present on Friday, November 17: Mary
Davey, Nonette Hanko, Pete Siemens, Betsy Crowder, and David Smernoff. The following
members of the staff were also present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, John Escobar, Malcolm
Smith, Sue Schectman, Mike Williams, and Carleen Bruins.
Friday's conference discussions included: a presentation by John Woodbury of the Bay Area
Open Space Council on regional open space issues and goals and on the status of pending or
proposed legislation affecting special districts; various open space preservation alternatives,
including utilization and stewardship of conservation easements; grazing; special
assessments and funding issues; different recreational uses of open space lands; dogs access
policies, including on leash and off leash regulations and designated areas for off-leash dog
use; various levels of law enforcement at different agencies and safety equipment issued
staff members; and mountain bicyclists use of open space preserves and state parks.
Friday's conference activities concluded with a dinner at Westerbeke Ranch.
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Conference attendees reconvened at Sonoma Valley Inn on Saturday, November 18 at 9:00
A.M. for a bus tour of Sonoma County to view properties, including community separators
along Highway 101, protected in perpetuity by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation
and Open Space District. Board members Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, and Pete Siemens
and staff member Jean Fiddes participated in the tour. The tour included a stop at the Lang
property on Mark West Springs Road where there was a tour of the Safari West Exotic
Animal Farm, a hike on the open space easement portion of the property, and lunch.
The bus tour concluded at 3:00 P.M. at Sonoma Valley Inn and the Eighth California
Regional Park and Open Space Districts Conference was adjourned.
Jean Fiddes
District Clerk
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAPP
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknovladge/Respond
Staff Acknovladge/Raspond
Draft Raspons• AecacRed
Staff to be Directed co Prepare Draft
Response for Doard Consideration per
Board Direc tive(s)
No Response Necessary
20 Nov 95\
Mr. Pete Siemens, Chairman
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mr. Siemens,
I would like to clear up some misunderstanding about the Portola Park Heights
Property Owners Association (PPHPOA) that seem to have come up at your meeting
of October 25.
PPHPOA was established by a duly recorded "Declarations of Easements,
Restrictions, Conditions, Covenants, and Agreements" dated December 9, 1971,
and includes as members all owners of parcels within the area described as
Portola Park Heights, whether resident or not. One of the requirements is that
the Association elect a three-member Property Owners Committee to conduct its
business; the committee then appoints one of themselves to be chairman.
Cuurrently, the committee is: Charlie Touchatt; John Craig; and Dick Carter,
chairman. Term of duty is three years, replacements elected by the annual
PPHPOA meeting. Ex-officio members include Candy Stone who acts as treasurer
and bookkeeper, and Linda Huntimer who assumes special assignments such as
pursuing FEMA for financial help with road repairs.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
4 �
Dick Carter
22400 Skyline Blvd. 24
La Honda, Calif. 94020
ERNEST F BARTER October 31, 1995
18971 FERNBROOK CT
SARATOGA CA 95070 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknovledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknovledge/Respond
Draft Response Attached
Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for board Consideration per
Board Direc clue(a)
No Response Necessary
MIDPENTNSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
330 DISTEL CR
LOS ALTOS CS 94022-1404
Dear Sirs:
Myself and a friend just returned from a visit to the Russian Ridge Open Space preserve. This
visit was not pleasant, as we were unable to enjoy the " Public Use and Enjoyment " of this preserve
as quoted fro
m your open s ace pamphlet.
We entered the preserve to fly our radio controlled model gliders. We were told by a Park
Ranger, in no uncertain terms, that we were not to fly our gliders in this preserve. I understand the
Windy Hill policy, more later.
If the open space is for the public use,just who is considered the public and for what use?
I consider myself a member of the public, I pay my taxes in Santa Clara County and feel that I
have as much right to enjoy this land as the next guy.
We saw dirt bikers and the scuffs/ ruts left by their tires and the damage done by horse
hooves, not to mention the land-mine type pollution left by these critters on the trails. ( are horses
and mountain bikes really native to this part of california? ) We were afoot and left no droppings,
and we did not tear up the trail with our walking shoes.
Our gliders are completely quiet and cause no destruction or wear and tear to anyone or thing.
Why then, are we excluded from using these " Public " Lands? What harm can a model
sailplane possibly cause to this precious space? We constantly fly with sea birds, hawks and eagles.
It is known that hawks and sea gulls will form up with us and fly formation. This has happened to me
in the past and it's a beautiful thing to see. The birds of our area certainly are not intimidated by our
sail planes. Not in the slightest. If these birds felt that there was a territory dispute, they would
simply rip a chunk out of my glider, sending it awkwardly to the ground.
Windy Hill: My flying partner has a permit for Windy Hill. We walked to the " glider area "
this morning and found the wind conditions would have favored the West slope. Not wanting to
overfly Skyline Blvd, we elected to find a more suitable site ( the permit for Windy Hill states that we
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are not to overfly Skyline). We did the most sensible thing available to us, we found an
excellent site at Russian Ridge at what I think was the RRO1 gate.
In addition to the above, I must add that, when the Ranger drove up our trail to " greet " us in
her 4-wheel drive pick-up, she did more damage to that trail in that one trip, than I could do walking
that trail in all the remaining years of my life. In all fainess to her, we must have looked very sinister,
two old, gray haired retired guys in baseball caps, siting in our beach chairs with GLIDERS ! (we
hadn't started to fly yet ). But now if we had been less destructive and foreboding like, for instance
bikers peddling madly away, churning up the trail, or horses scuffing up a cloud of dust, she probably
wouldn't have noticed.
You may have gathered by now that I am a bit upset about this incident. I have to say that if
approached in the future and asked to support an " open space ", I will not be very receptive to the
idea. Better the land be operated by private ownership and all the " public " need do is get permission
from the owner to use. Turns out in this case, I am the owner of this land, and I don't have the use of
it.
Sincerely,
Ernest F Barter
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE
November 30, 1995 PREPARED BY STAFF
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. Ernest Barter
18971 Fernbrook Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. Barter:
The District's Board of Directors reviewed your October 31, 1995 letter concerning the use of
radio-controlled model gliders at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve at our regular meeting last
night. Thank you for writing and allowing us the opportunity to explain the reasoning behind
what I sense was a very frustrating event for you.
During the early 1990's, glider use of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was limited to
issuance of only 10 permits at a time. The requests for permits exceeded the number of permits
available, and a suggestion was made to expand the soaring activity to other areas. Staff worked
with one of the pilots to assess the suitability of the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as a
potential glider use area. The Borel Hill area of the preserve was "flown" on an experimental
basis for approximately one month. The pilot results showed that the flight conditions were very
good for soaring.
However, a large raptor population is found in the skies above the Russian Ridge Preserve. In
fact, the area was included in a recent Sunset magazine article as one of the best local places to
observe raptors in flight. In 1991, the District's Board of Directors decided to protect the skies
above the Russian Ridge Preserve for the raptors and limit the soaring activity to the Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve. To accomodate the need for increased soaring use at Windy Hill, the
number of permits was increased to meet the demand. Currently, only, five permits are
outstanding for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
Sincerely,
Pete Siemens, President
Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,Davin T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Thursday, November 2, 1995
1430 Westmont Ave
Campbell,CA 95008-5905
RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
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Dear Mr. Siemens,
I am writing you to protest a policy of the Board which the district rangers rightfully
enforced; to inform you of the circumstances triggering my protest; and to suggest a
change in policy that would alleviate the circumstances of the protest.
I am a retired engineer who enjoys hiking throughout the various open space areas of
the district as well as flying model sailplanes whether launched from a winch or tossed
into the wind from the side of a hill. I particularly enjoy flying from Windy Hill where the
view is magnificent and, if the wind is cooperating, so is the flying. I don't agree with
the district's permit policy regarding the flying of model sailplanes (why aren't
mountain bikers or horses who have an extremely adverse impact on the environment
required to have permits?) and I disagree in the strongest possible terms with the
prohibition against flying model sailplanes from any site other than Windy Hill. While I
can reluctantly accept the district's policy regarding permits (but I certainly think it is
unwarranted) I find it extremely difficult to accept the idea that only one site within
39,000 acres of public land is open and available to model sailplane fliers like me. I
find it almost incomprehensible that model sailplane flying, which has about zero
impact on the environment, is so tightly controlled while other activities that severly
impact the district lands are nearly uncontrolled. I would like to see other sites made
available to model sailplane fliers whether the present permit policy is changed or not.
The main thrust to my mind is to provide additional flying sites.
The need for additional sites is really what has provoked this letter. Last Tuesday a
friend and I went up to Windy Hill anticipating a reasonable wind based on the
weather forcast even though it was quite overcast. Up on Windy Hill the view was quite
hazy, but clear enough; however, contrary to all forcasts the wind was out of the south
and it was strong. Good flying was possible from the south slope of the hill, but that
would have meant flying over Skyline Boulevard which the permit expressly prohibits.
Since flying off the north slope in a south wind is not possible it was decided to look for
another site. Since I have hiked throughout the area I knew that the north end of
Russian Ridge had a beautiful south facing slope with no road or structures to consider
and decided to try flying there since it was also easily accesible. So I parked my
vehicle at the CalTrans Vista Point area and my friend and I walked with our sailplanes
north on the Ridge Trail for a short way to a lovely site facing south overlooking the
Hawk Ridge Trail and the valley beyond. The wind Last Tuesday was perfect for this
site blowing strongly from the south and the access road that is the Ridge Trail at that
point provides a very good launch area while the gentle grassy slope behind provides
an excellent landing spot. Just as preparations for flying were getting underway
Ranger Linda Hyman showed up and said that sailplane flying was only permitted at
Windy Hill. Ranger Hyman was most courteous and sympathetic, but also insistent that
district policy did not allow flying at that site even though the south wind precluded
flying at Windy Hill. Ranger Hyman is to be commended for upholding the policy of the
district even in the face of strong disagreement from two old geezers with sailplanes.
The upshot of this encounter was that we retreated back to our vehicle and cancelled
our flying plans for that day. I was quite disheartened that we were prohibited from
flying on a very good day at a nearly perfect site for a south wind. I was further
disheartened when I considered that we were denied the use of public lands that were
purchased through various tax initiatives that I have strongly supported over the years.
And I was even more deeply disheartened when I considered the essentially zero
impact my sailplane activity has on the environment while other activities that have
very serious impacts on the environment are casually treated. I did not consider last
Tuesday a good day.
Now if the wind had been from the north last Tuesday we would have flown and gone
home happy, but since the wind was from the south we were essentially excluded from
flying because of restrictive district policies. I would like to propose that the district
loosen up its policies somewhat and open other reserves including Russian Ridge to
the flying of model sailplanes even with the use of permits if deemed necessary. Within
the district there are not a great many suitable sites and only a few with reasonable
access. Along Russian Ridge there are several suitable sites that can accomodate
winds from more than one direction and other sites that are suitable for winds from
generally one direction. For example Borel Hill is probably suitable for either north or
south winds while the north central section of the ridge (where we tried to fly on
Tuesday) is probably more suitable for southerly winds. While the Board may be
reluctant to open all of Russian Ridge to sailplane flying some portion of the ridge
could certainly be opened to alleviate the vagaries of wind direction on sailplane flying
and provide some altenate sites with reasonable access. Other preserves such as St.
Joseph's Hill have excilent sailplane sites, but very poor access.
I would be more than willing to assist the district in any way I can to achieve sites
compatible with the district's goals and the safe flying of model sailplanes. And I'm
sure that others in the sailplane community would also work to achieve additional
sites. I shall be awaiting your response.
Sincerely,
Frank H. Nichols
Regional Opt ►pace
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE
November 30, 1995 PREPARED BY STAFF
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Mr. Frank Nichols
1430 Westmont Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-5905
Dear Mr. Nichols:
The District's Board of Directors reviewed your November 2, 1995 letter concerning the use of
radio-controlled model gliders at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve at our regular meeting last
night. Thank you for writing and allowing us the opportunity to explain the reasoning behind
what I sense was a very frustrating event for you.
During the early 1990's, glider use of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was limited to
issuance of only 10 permits at a time. The requests for permits exceeded the number of permits
available, and a suggestion was made to expand the soaring activity to other areas. Staff worked
with one of the pilots to assess the suitability of the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as a
potential glider use area. The Borel Hill area of the preserve was "flown" on an experimental
basis for approximately one month. The pilot results showed that the flight conditions were very
good for soaring.
However, a large raptor population is found in the skies above the Russian Ridge Preserve. In
fact, the area was included in a recent Sunset magazine article as one of the best local places to
observe raptors in flight. In 1991, the District's Board of Directors decided to protect the skies
above the Russian Ridge Preserve for the raptors and limit the soaring activity to the Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve. To accomodate the need for increased soaring use at Windy Hill, the
number of permits was increased to meet the demand. Currently only five permits are
outstanding for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
Staff will be happy to issue a permit for you to use the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve for
soaring if you would like. Please call Kathleen Hart at the District office at (415) 691-1200 if
you would like a permit.
Sincerely,
Pete Siemens, President
Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd®netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION—NO. 95-
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MiDPENiNsuLA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING AND COMMENDING NORMAN Y. MINETA
ON THE OCCASION OF His RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS
WHEREAS, the Board of'Directors of the Midpeninsi ila Regional Open Space District finds that
ef
fective leadership in environmental issues at the Federal level qfgovernment has been anti
continues to be of crucial importance and value to local, regional, state, and national
environmental policy: and
WHEREAS,former Congressman Norman Y. Mineta, in the course of his 21 years in qfjice, was a
consistent supporter qf environmentally-conscious issues, and worked diligently to further the
cause ofprofecting the nation's irreplaceable environmental resources; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his long and successful tenure as Chair of the House Public Works,and
Transportation Committee where he championed regional transportation prqjects, Norm Mineta
served cis an ex-ojjicio member of all six House subcommittees, including the Committee on Water
Resources and Environment,- and
WHEREAS, Norm Mineta has been of great service to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District particularly in supporting its Federal grant applications and in assisting in seeking a
resolution regarding toxic clean-up oj'the abandoned airforce base on Mount Umunhum, now
owned by the District.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT REsoL vED that the Board of Directors of the Alidpeninsula Regional
Open Space District honor and commend Norman Y Mineta for his extraordinarily successful
tenure as Representative for the 15th Congressional District,for his dedication to the ideals and
goals of an environmentally sound America, and do wish him well in his future endeavors.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
November 29, 1995
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
RESOLUTIONNO. 95-
REsoL unoN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING AND COMMENDING THE
PENINSULA CONSER VA TION CENTER Fo uNDA TroN
ON THE OCCASION OFITS TWENTY-FIFTHANNivERsARY
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District finds that
providing a source of environmental information and programs to organizations, the public,
government, community groups, and educational entities is a key to preserving, maintaining, and
improving the quality of life in the Bay Area region; and
WHEREAS, the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (PCCF) was.f6unded in 1970 as part
of the original Earth Day celebration,- and
WHEREAS,since its formation, the PCCF has been a leader in the regional environmental
preservation movement,providing an extensive environmental library, information and ref
erral
services for the community, a conservation store to encourage the public to be environment-
conscious at home, and a selection oj'renowned environmental education seminars; and
WHEREAS, the PCCF houses at its Peninsula Conservation Center five other environmental
advocacy groups, administers the Business Environmental Network and recognizes Bay Area
businesses through its Business Environmental Awards program; and
WHEREAS, the PCCF is celebrating its 25 th year of leadership in regional environmental
awareness, education, and activism.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District honors and commends the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation for its
exemplary work over the last 25 years,for its outstanding level of providing environmental
information, and for its leadership in coalition-building and partnerships toward the goal of
environmental awareness and protection.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
November 29, 1995
Regional 0[ 1 Space
R-95-136 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-26
November 29, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Update on Planning for Sale of Surplus Property and Request for Additional Budget
Authorization, Teague Hill Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to amend the contracts with Enshallah Real Estate and
Development Consultants, William Cotton and Associates, and Brian, Kangas, Foulk to
provide additional consulting to determine the development feasibility of the surplus parcels.
The amount of the additional budget authorization requested at this time is $80,000.
DISCUSSION
When the Teague Hill property in Woodside was originally purchased by the District in
1988, it was completed with the understanding that the District would attempt to recapture of
a significant portion of the $7.5 million purchase price (see report R-88-59, dated May 15,
1988 and report R-88-87, dated July 18, 1988). Two parcels of approximately 35 acres each
were created by the District in the portions of the 625-acre property closest to existing
development. These sites were to be sold as surplus property for residential development.
An important factor in deciding to recapture part of the purchase price was the commitment
made by the District of$6 million toward the purchase of the nearby Phleger estate. This
commitment and purchase has since been fulfilled.
Based on prior agreement, the Town of Woodside Placed an advisory measure on the ballot
in November, 1991 to ask if citizens would be willing to fund an assessment district to buy
the development rights over the surplus property at a below market rate price of$2.5
million. The advisory vote failed by a margin of 24 votes, and the District and Town were
turned to the surplus property sales alternative. A public auction was held April 14, 1993,
but no bids were received. Subsequently, the lack of interest was determined to be related to
the poor real estate market, coupled with questions regarding the developability of the
parcels..
At your regular meeting of October 26, 1994, you authorized the General Manager and
Legal Counsel to work with the Town of Woodside to investigate the feasibility of using a lot
line adjustment mechanism to establish up to six legal lots, while preserving the maximum
possible amount of public open space. You also authorized the General Manager to enter into
a contract with Enshallah Real Estate and Development Consultants in the amount of$10,000
to assist and represent the District in its dealings with the Town of Woodside and in
marketing the property, should the District make a decision to proceed (see report R-94-105).
Based on the current zoning, the potential residential development would be a maximum total
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of six 10-acre lots. The remainder of the preserve would be dedicated as permanent public
open space. Local trail access would be provided through the development areas.
At your regular meeting on April 12, 1995, you authorized the General Manager to expand
the budget and scope of services of Enshallah to continue the planning and coordination, to
contract for preliminary civil engineering by Brian, Kangas, Foulk, and percolation testing in
order to provide documentation necessary for the lot line adjustment process (see report R-
95-08). An additional budget authorization of$25,000 was approved at that time. The first
stage of this work was concluded in July, 1995 with the recordation of certificates of
compliance from the Town of Woodside for seven existing parcels.
At your July 26, 1995 regular meeting, you authorized the General Manager to contract for
geotechnical engineering services for the two surplus property areas, in addition to the work
authorized on April 12 (see report R-95-53). Although the additional work was expected to
cost up to $15,000, staff did not request authorization of additional budget at that time
because $18,000 remained of the previous $25,000 authorization. Staff proposed to return to
you with an update on progress, an estimate of all the costs required to complete the lot line
adjustment process, and a request for additional budget authorization before the remaining
funds had been expended. The promised progress report is presented separately below for
each of the two proposed surplus property areas, Pinto Way and Summit Springs Road (see
site map, Attachment 1).
Preserve neighbors on Pinto Way, Roan Place, and Patrol Road recently expressed concerns,
in person and in a joint letter, about fire and erosion hazards from the recent access and
testing work at Pinto Way and about the project in general. A copy of the neighbors' letter
and the General Manager's response is attached (see Attachments 2 and 3). In the interim,
to address the neighbors' concerns, staff, Enshallah, and Acting Woodside Planning Director
George Dellwo invited the signers of the letter to an informational meeting at Woodside
Town Hall on November 9. This meeting was well attended, and many of the neighbors'
more immediate concerns were addressed. They were assured that no further actions would
be undertaken without their prior knowledge. All the owners of properties near to the
proposed surplus parcels have been notified of the November 29 Board meeting.
Status of Pinto W-U Feasibility Studies:
1. Access Work. Access for percolation testing required temporarily opening a steep,
eroded old road into the site. This road is not a designated trail, but the upper portions of it
are used by the Woodside Trails Club and local residents, with access via a volunteer-built
single track trail section bypassing the lower, steeper section of the road near the end of
Pinto Way. The steep road section has been closed and winterized to prevent erosion. The
upper road/trail portions have been graded and the drainage has been improved with
waterbars.
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2. Percolation Testing. Four percolation tests were completed on the site, of which three
passed. (Although only three lots are contemplated at this site, four tests were performed as
a fallback, as explained below in the Summit Springs Site Update.)
3. Geotechnical Studies. The preliminary geotechnical reconnaissance has been completed
by William Cotton and Associates and shows that this property has good conditions for
stability of both access and building sites, being generally underlaid by a bedrock ridge (see
letter from William Cotton and Associates, Attachment 4). It is anticipated that these
findings may be sufficient to satisfy the conditions of the Town regarding geology for this
site.
4. Civil Engineering. Preliminary engineering studies indicate that access and lot
configuration and setback standards can be met to comply with the Woodside zoning
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ordinance.
5. Additional Studies and Documentation. The study results thus far support the
conclusion that the District should be able to create a minimum of three legally conforming
lots at this site through the lot line adjustment process. The process for completion of
documentation for the Pinto Way site requires a field survey for more precise topography,
preliminary engineering designs of access, septic systems, building sites, legal descriptions,
and payment of the appropriate fees and deposits to the Town.
6. Estimated Additional Costs. The estimated costs for the Pinto Way site cover the
"fallback" scenario if the Summit Springs site does not prove feasible for development and
therefore, four lots would be proposed at Pinto Way. The cost estimates for Summit Springs
are additive to the Pinto Way costs.
Including the precautionary fourth percolation test and fees and deposits to the Town for four
lots, including CEQA, the estimated costs total $33,950. This includes an allowance for
response to some questions and modifications during the review process. In addition, a
$20,000 budget is requested for Enshallah to coordinate and communicate with the Town and
the neighbors during the application and review process. The costs for Enshallah's services
are anticipated to be similar, regardless of the configuration and number of lots of the lot line
adjustment proposal. Thus, there is no additional cost estimated for Enshallah's services
associated with the Summit Springs site. The total estimated cost for Pinto Way
documentation is $53,950. A 10% contingency for these costs is recommended, resulting in
a total budget of$59,345, rounded to $60,000.
Status of Summit 32rings Feasibility Studies:
1. Access Work. No access road work was required at the Summit Springs site. An
existing access road to a water tank had been recently regraded by California Water Service
Company. This road affords good access to the site.
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2. Percolation Testing. All three percolation tests performed on the site passed.
3. Geotechnical Studies. The preliminary geotechnical reconnaissance has been completed
by William Cotton and Associates and raises some questions regarding geological stability for
access and potentially for building sites (see letter from William Cotton and Associates,
Attachment 5). There is evidence of significant landsliding on the lower portions of the site
in the area through which the access road would have to cross. The upper portion of the
site, where the building sites would be located, shows topographic features which could
indicate landslide problems, or could be remnants of grading left from old logging activity.
4. Civil Engineering. Preliminary engineering studies indicate that lot configuration and
setback standards can be met to comply with the Woodside zoning ordinance; however,
generalized slope studies indicate that the access road may have to cross slopes of over 35%.
This would require a variance from the zoning ordinance, which is not likely to be granted.
More detailed topographic reached ra hic studies are recommended before a conclusion can be on
this issue.
5. Additional Studies and Documentation. Due to the questions raised by the feasibility
studies to date, additional studies are proposed to be conducted in stages, with decision points
at each stage:
a. Shallow Geotechnical Borings - Building Sites. The next stage would be shallow
borings to investigate the origin of the topographic features in the building site area.
These borings do not require grading or the use of heavy equipment and could
probably be completed during the winter. The estimated cost of these studies is
$3,000.
b. Topographic Surveys - Access Road. If the shallow boring investigations indicate
that the building sites are not underlain by landslides, the next stage would be the
additional topographic survey to locate the slopes over 35% more exactly and
determine if the road can be designed to avoid them. The topographic surveys of the
access road alignment are estimated to cost $9,200. This information can also be
used for preliminary design if the project proceeds.
If the results of stages a and b are positive, the Board would be asked to authorize
further geologic studies.
C. Deep Geotechnical Borings - Access Road. If the topographic studies indicate that
an access road alignment may be feasible, detailed geologic mapping and exploratory
large-diameter borings up to 40 feet deep will be required to characterize the landslide
conditions in the access road area. This is the first step in the process to determine if
an engineering design to stabilize the landslides is feasible. These deep borings could
not be initiated until spring, after the winter rains have ended. The cost is estimated
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at $39,000.
d. Geologic Mapping, Slide Repair Design Studies. If the deep borings and geologic
mapping suggest that crossing the landslide may be feasible, detailed slope stability
analysis and initial slide repair design studies would be necessary at an estimated cost
of$20,000. This type of slide repair is typically extremely expensive, generally in
the hundreds of thousands of dollars. If a feasible conceptual slide repair design was
accepted by the Town, this would presumably satisfy the geological conditions for the
lot line adjustment. The costs of the final design and construction of the repair would
be passed along to the buyer. However, any additional costs would reduce the
potential net proceeds to the District at the time of sale.
e. Engineering Mapping and Descriptions. If there was a request for authorization of
sliderepair design
n studies, the rem
aining field surveys, engineering mapping,
and
legal descriptions would also be necessary at an estimated cost of$20,950.
If the lots at Summit Springs should prove infeasible for any reason, it is recommended that
a lot line adjustment with four lots at the Pinto Way site be considered for submittal to the
feasibility f r the fourth lot.
m n tic percolationo Town. This would require de o demonstrating se
Pam'g P
Unless this additional percolation investigation is delayed until late spring due to the Summit
Springs investigation's time delays, this will require the septic pits and tests to be completed
by hand, as equipment access into the site is precluded during the winter. This can be done
at somewhat greater than normal expense, estimated at $3,000.
6. Estimated Additional Costs. If the Board approves the currently requested $80,000
authorization, studies on the Summit Springs site will be completed to a point that will allow
the Board to decide on the cosVbenefit of completing feasibility studies for the site. If all the
steps outlined above are completed, and the lots at Summit Springs do prove feasible, the
application would be for three lots on each of the two sites. The fees and deposits to the
Town for two additional lots (based on the four lot allowance for Pinto Way) total $4,560.
The estimated cost to complete all the documentation for the Summit Springs site is $93,942.
Including the 10% contingency increases the total to $96,261. The Pinto Way and Summit
Springs costs together, including all costs spent to date, would be $199,546.
Summ= of Estimated Costs and Staff Recommendation
Current and projected costs are presented in the attached table (Attachment 6). To date
(including the claims for the November 29 meeting), $23,153 has been expended of the
$35,000 authorized. This includes $8,493 spent in the 1994-1995 fiscal year for Enshallah's
services. The estimated cost to complete the work authorized to date is an additional
$16,792, for a total of$39,945. The additional budget authorization to cover these costs
would be $6,452, because the budget amount of$10,000 was underspent by $1,500 in fiscal
year 1994-1995.
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The cost to undertake the lot line adjustment process depends on decisions and the outcome
of further feasibility investigations, primarily associated with the Summit Springs site.
Among the options and decision points, it is assumed that if the Summit Springs site is
infeasible, four lots could be proposed on the Pinto Way site.
Staff recommends that the Board authorize $6,500 to cover the remaining costs for Phase 1,
$60,000 for the additional studies and documentation for Pinto Way (which includes all
estimated costs to undertake the lot line adjustment process for up to four lots), and $13,500
for the initial studies at Summit Springs, enumerated as items 5a and b above ($3,000 for
shallow borings, $9,200 for topo surveys, plus a 10% contingency). Staff will return to the
Board with an update on the outcome of the initial studies at Summit Springs, potentially
including a request to authorize further stages of study, or to consider dropping the Summit
Springs site and determining to pursue a lot line adjustment for the Pinto Way site with a
four lot density. This update is anticipated to occur within three months. The total
additional budget authorization requested at this time is $80,000.
Although the costs for demonstration of development feasibility are relatively high, and there
is a certain amount of risk involved, the potential value created by completing this process
for four to six residential lots significantly outweighs the costs and risks. Although the
potential value of the lots is based on market conditions and is difficult to estimate, market
conditions have improved significantly since the District attempted to auction the property in
1993. The District's real estate consultants are optimistic that a value in the range of$3 to
$4 million can be realized. This amount would allow the District to preserve a significant
amount of open space land located outside of the urbanized area, conceivably as much as
1,000 acres or more of rural lands.
CEQA Compliance
Upon completion of these feasibility studies, the District will determine whether to proceed
to submit an application for a lot line adjustment for one or both sites. At that point, the
Town of Woodside will be responsible for review and approval of the lot line adjustment,
and as such, will be the lead agency for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The District will be the applicant and project proponent in this case
and will provide information for, and comment on, the environmental documentation.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Senior Planner
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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ATTACHMENT 2
To: Planning Director-Town Of Woodside
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
From: Residents of Pinto Way, Roan Place, Patrol Road
Re: Development of Open Space Land
Dear Board Members,
We are writing to express our concerns with the recent measures taken to establish buildable lots on the
land above Pinto Way. We are all aware of the reasons Mid Peninsula has for attempting to sell this
property, and although there are some of us who would like not to see it developed we are not
unanimously in fierce opposition to that, nor are we attempting to block it by writing this letter.
Whether the property gets developed is unknown and while many of us have major concerns regarding
that, in the meantime we are seeking answers to questions regarding what's already been done and
what is planned for the immediate future.
Issues
1) None of us were informed that there would be heavy machinery operating in the vicinity, that a
road was to be cleared through the forest, or that soils testing was to be performed. When
questioned, town officials also claimed to be unaware of this work. At a minimumwe are impacted
by the noise and the movement of heavy equipment. Of more significance are the potential fire
hazards of equipment operating in dry woods and the longer term possibility of erosion problems.
2) The road that has been cleared runs straight up a 30% grade, right through a drainage ditch.
Significant erosion will occur unless extensive measures are taken to prevent it. Rains such as last
year's could easily result in road drainage problems for Roan Place and Patrol Road. We have been
told that hay bales will be deployed and that the soil will be compacted. Some of this work has
been done, and we've been told that efforts will continue to be taken during the rainy season.
Questions
• Given that some development of the property has already taken place, what is the process by
which the development plans were submitted, reviewed, and approved?
• Given that the development affects adjoining properties and area residents, what consideration is
given for notifying property owners in the affected areas that development operations are planned?
• Brush cover has been placed on the lower section of the road and berms have been formed across it
in several places. These measures are not likely be effective in keeping the soil from draining off
with rainfall. We understand that efforts to keep erosion to a minimum are continuing. If they
prove ineffective, what recourse does the town have and do we have for repair of damages?
• Who can we can contact in case we begin to see significant erosion and who will be responsible for
responding if this occurs?
Longer Term Concerns
• There have been two slides in our area resulting in significant property damage in the last 10 years.
The introduction of heavy equipment and materials, destruction of ground cover,increased erosion
from new roadways,and the introduction of more ground water from septic systems will surely effect
the stability of the soils around the proposed sites. While we can be reasonably sure that some
kind of investigation of the soil composition will take place, we are concerned that economic
incentives to develop this property may bear more weight than other factors. Therefore, we need to
know what criteria will be used to establish whether development can proceed or not, who is
responsible for gathering the data and making this decision, and at what point in the process it
will be made.
Signers*:
Lois&Ed Boero 655 Patrol Road
Nita Sierke 710 Patrol Road
Lee & Ballard Hayworth 725 Patrol Road
Orville & Mary Iverson 730 Patrol Road
Dale & Beverly Ryman 760 Patrol Road
Roger& Nancy Passal
830 Patrol Road
Joseph & Susie Lascola 875 Patrol Road
Jay & Pauline Siedenburg 10 Pinto Way
Iqbal Ahmed 5 Roan Place
Victor Scheinman 15 Roan Place
Eric Broadbent& Susie Macrae 30 Roan Place
Tom&Joyce Anthony 35 Roan Place
Jack& Ann Nolan 40 Roan Place
Bonnie Scheinman 50 Roan Place
Mario& Krysia Musto 60 Roan Place
Dennis&Louise Paustenback 65 Roan Place
Russ Molari & Wanda Psaller 75 Roan Place
Anna Spilker 85 Roan Place
Bryan & Becky Thom 95 Roan Place
*The people above have given their names specifically to be listed as signers of this letter.
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ATTACHMENT 3
Regional OE 1 Space
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November 16, 1995 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Neighbors of Teague Hill Property
Re: Development feasibility studies for surplus property
Dear Neighbor:
The N idpeninsula Regional Open Space District recently received a letter from nineteen
property owners on Pinto Way, Roan Place, and Patrol Road asking questions and expressing
concerns about recent testing activities and the overall process for the sale of surplus
property at this site. In addition to holding an informal informational meeting on November
9 for those who wrote the letter, the District is sending this letter to all adjacent property
owners of the Teague Hill property.
First, as background, you should know that when the District originally considered
purchasing the 625 acres known as Teague Hill, the Board was initially reluctant to purchase
the property because it was very expensive. The high price was due to its potential for
intense development (200 lots were proposed in 1962 and 81 lots in 1988). It was difficult
for the Open Space District to justify spending such a large percentage of its revenue in just
one area of the District's jurisdiction. The Board also considered the fact that the District
had already committed $6 million toward the purchase of the nearby Phleger estate. To
compensate for the high price of the land, the District determined, before purchasing the
property, that it would sell 70 of the 625 acres for development of six single family lots,
three off Pinto Way and three off Summit Springs, in order to provide the revenue to
partially offset the cost of the remaining 555 acres for permanent public open space.
Prior to proceeding with the process to sell the land, the Town of Woodside placed an
advisory measure on the November 1991 ballot, asking whether citizens would be willing to
fund the acquisition of the surplus property at a below market rate price of$2.5 million.
The proposed assessment advisory vote failed by a narrow margin.
Enclosed is a map indicating the location of the 625 acres at the Teague Hill property,
including the location of the two 35-acre sites which have been separated from the 555 acres
reserved for permanent open space dedication. These 70 acres are presently being studied by
the District for sale as surplus property.
District staff has worked closely with the Town of Woodside regarding this project. District
staff walked the site with Acting Planning Director George Dellwo on August 16 to discuss
the work that was proposed. A site development permit to conduct septic percolation tests
was approved on September 22. The application included detailed plans-and descriptions of
the grading to be performed at Pinto Way to allow vehicle access for the tests, including a
description of proposed drainage improvements and a general description of proposed
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com
Board or Directors:Pete Siemens,,diary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Vonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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November 16, 1995
winterization. The Town determined that the road grading itself didn't require a permit,
based on the quantity of earth moved. Neither the Town nor the District would typically
notify neighbors of a project of this limited scope.
The grading done at Pinto Way was on the alignment of an old jeep trail that runs up the
ridge to the upper portions of the Teague Hill Property. The lower portion of the route was
eroded into deep gullies and was impassible to vehicles, as well as to hikers and horses. The
Woodside Trails Club constructed the bypass trail around this section so that the upper
portion could be used as a wail. The upper portion was also badly eroded, with one to two
foot deep ditches down the center.
In addition to gaining access to do the percolation testing, the District objectives in grading
the route were to improve the surface for trail use, modify the drainage pattern so that water
does not run down the entire length of the route to accumulate at the end of Pinto Way, and
to restore the eroded gully portion to a more natural condition. A side benefit of this work
is that emergency vehicles could now gain access to the interior of the site if absolutely
necessary, such as to fight a fire or rescue an injured trail user.
District ranger staff and the open space technicians they supervise are extremely
knowledgeable and well-trained and equipped in fire safety, and in constructing and
maintaining roads and trails to avoid erosion. Each patrol truck carries a water tank and
pump for immediate fire response, and all crews carry fire extinguishers. The chipper used
on the site was operated by our crews, and the heavier equipment used on site was operated
by contractors we have worked with for many years who we know are knowledgeable and
responsible about fire-safe operations and proper grading techniques.
To improve the drainage on the road and reduce erosion potential, our crews and contractor
have constructed "waterbars" wherever physically feasible. Waterbars are lateral drainage
diversions to intercept water coming off the trail and allow it to "sheet" off into the
undisturbed forest. This alone should substantially reduce the amount of drainage that would
reach Pinto Way. Additionally, we have constructed lateral ditches and hay bale dikes to
intercept the drainage and capture sediment at the lower, steeper portions of the road where
waterbars are not feasible. We have placed natural forest Utter on the lower portion of the
road that will not be used as a trail to reduce direct erosion and encourage revegetation.
This has proved to be the most effective method of restoring areas which already have a
heavy adjacent tree cover. District staff walked the site on November 3 with Town Engineer
Kent Dewel to determine that these measures encompass his recommendations for drainage
and erosion control work. District ranger staff will be monitoring these features on a regular
basis during the winter to ensure that they are in place and functioning. You can notify the
District of problems or concerns by calling the Skyline Ranger office at (415) 941-2870, or
the District Administrative offices at (415) 691-1200.
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November 16, 1995
We are continuing to research the possibility of creating three lots above Pinto Way and
three lots above Summit Springs Road. All lots would be 10 acres or more, with 555 acres
remaining in permanently protected open space. If the research indicates the surplus areas
are acceptable for homesites, we will submit a development proposal to the Town of
Woodside. The application will be subject to review by Woodside staff and the Planning
Commission and will require demonstration of compliance with zoning, geotechnical stability
for sites and access, septic percolation feasibility, and availability of utility services. The
timing and configuration of the application depends on further studies and planning. You
will be invited to an informational meeting before any submittal is made to the Town. The
Town would also notify the nearby property owners of the date for the public hearing before
win v Di the PlanningCommission. After receiving approval from the Town the District's r
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consultants, Enshallah Developments, would market the property Yfor sale. In addition, any �
buyers of the property will be required to obtain site development approvals and building
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permits from the Town before any construction could proceed.
At the November 29 public meeting, the District Board of Directors will be discussing the
development feasibility. The meeting will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. at the District
administrative offices, 330 Distel Circle in Los Altos. Copies of the board report are
available upon request.
I hope this information helps to address your questions and concerns. Please contact us at
(415) 691-1200 or our property consultants, Enshallah, at (408) 295-9880 if you would like
additional information.
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Britton
General Manager
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Enclosure
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
George Dellwo, Acting Planning Director, Woodside
GEOTECHFWAL CONSULTANTS
William 'otton 330 Vill, -ane ATTACHMENT 4
Los Gatos, California 95030
and Associates (408) 354-5542
November 21, 1995
E3395A
TO: Mr. Randy Anderson
Planning Manager
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distal Avenue
Los Altos,California 94022-1404
SUBJECT: Preliminary Geologic Assessment
RE: Teague Hill Property-Pinto Way Parcel
Woodside,California
Dear Mr. Anderson:
In accordance with our proposal dated July 21, 1995, we have completed a
preliminary geologic assessment of the Pinto Way Parcel in Woodside, California. Our
reconnaissance-level geologic mapping has largely confirmed the geologic
characterization of the subject 35.5-acre parcel illustrated on the Town of Woodside
Geologic Map. The crest of a bedrock ridge trends in a southwest to northeast
orientation through the center of the property. An existing, well-defined trail extends
from the terminus of Pinto Way and climbs the crest of the ridge through the property.
Exposures of Butano Formation bedrock were clearly evident in the base of the rutted
trail at several locations during our field mapping. The gentle to moderately steep
(typically 10 to 25 percent inclination), ridge crest area is generally 200 to 300 feet in
width. The moderate slopes of the ridge crest have a rather abrupt transition into steep
flanking hillslopes generally greater than 35 percent in inclination. Two, relatively large
Old Landslides are illustrated on the Town Geologic Map on these steep flanking
hillslopes.
As a preliminary measure for conceptual site planning purposes,we recommend
that a 50-foot setback be established from the top edge of the flanking 35 percent slopes
for locating building envelopes. This setback would minimize the potential for slope
instability to impact future structures. We understand that the three or four building
envelopes currently under consideration respect this setback, and we anticipate
favorable long-term stability at these sites. The preliminary design concept for site
access is a cul-de-sac with branching driveways to each building envelope. It is our
understanding that the final access design is to avoid all areas of 35 percent or greater
slopes and be located on slopes with relatively shallow bedrock materials (i.e., within
the central ridge crest region). Our preliminary assessment of site conditions is that this
would be a stable alignment.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY * ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES * FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Mr. Randy Anu—,on November 21, 1995
Page 2 E3395A
Our services consist of professional opinions and recommendations made in
accordance with generally accepted engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
principles and practices. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made or intended by the
furnishing of oral or written reports or findings.
We trust that this provides you with the information needed at this time. If you
have any questions, or need additional information, please call.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM COTTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Ted Sayre
Senior Engineering Geologist
CEG 1795
Patrick O. Shires
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
GE 770
POS:TS:rb
Williain Cotton and Associates
GEOTECHN'"4L CONSULTANTS
William
VV illiam -_ Dtton 330 Villa ane ATTACHMENT 5
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and Associates (40$) 354-5542
November 21, 1995
E3395
TO: Mr. Randy Anderson
Planning Manager
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distal Avenue
Los Altos,California 94022-1404
SUBJECT: Preliminary Geologic Assessment
RE: Teague Hill Property-Summit Springs Parcel
Woodside,California
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Dear Mr. Anderson:
In accordance with our proposal dated July 21, 1995, we have completed a
geologic inspection and reconnaissance-level geologic mapping of the approximate 36-
acre parcel located immediately west of the western terminus of Summit Springs Road
in Woodside, California. Significant portions of the property are covered by dense
vegetation and the current, aerial-generated site topographic map is not an adequate
base map for detailed geologic mapping. Geologic interpretations are also constrained
by historic logging activities and associated grading that has resulted in alteration of site
slopes, as well as local complexities due to the results of natural slope processes and
man-induced changes. The property contains areas of questionable ground stability and
the Town Geologic Map indicates that approximately the southeastern one third of the
property is within the mapped limits of Old and Dormant Landslides. The access route
currently being considered into the property, located approximately along the alignment
of the existing road to the water tank, crosses both landslides illustrated on the Town
Geologic Map. Detailed geologic and geotechnical investigations would be required to
characterize the existing Y
stabilit of these landslides and to determine what engineering
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design solutions would be appropriate to improve slope stability (if deemed necessary).
In order to prepare an accurate geologic map of the property, additional ground-
based topographic surveying would be required to improve the existing site base map.
After the surface limits of site landslides are defined, locations for necessary deep
subsurface exploration can be determined. Prior to initiation of such work, we
recommend that the origin of a distinct break in slope gradient, located between the two
western-most potential house sites, be investigated by either excavation of an
exploratory trench or completion of several relatively shallow borings (proposal dated
October 27, 1995). The shallow exploratory borings would provide information critical
to evaluation of building site feasibility and would not require significant disturbance
for equipment access or for the actual drilling.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY • ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES • FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Mr. Randy AnL )n November 21, 1995
Page 2 E3395
If investigation of the break in slope between the two upper potential house sites
has favorable results for the project, then geotechnical investigation focused on the
feasibility of the site access route should be performed. This would include detailed
geologic mapping of slopes on both sides of the preferred access roadway. Based on the
results of this mapping, strategic locations could be selected for deep exploratory
borings needed to determine the depth and engineering properties of the underlying
landslides. If analysis of the collected landslide data suggests that construction of an
access road may be feasible, then computerized slope stability analyses would be
completed. Such analyses would provide a basis for evaluating whether the underlying
materials are anticipated to be stable or unstable under future adverse conditions (i.e.,
heavy precipitation and/or seismic shaking).
Once the stability of the landslides are evaluated, various engineering solutions
could be identified to correct unstable conditions. Considering permitting issues and
cost, the most acceptable design approach for landslide stabilization might be a shear
pin repair. This type of repair requires relatively minor disturbance of the ground and
typically involves installation of deep concrete piers adjacent to the road alignment.
Such piers typically have diameters of 7 to 9 feet and are spaced approximately 8 to 10
feet apart. This type of repair approach may only be feasible if the landslides to be
stabilized are approximately 30 feet or less in depth. If local landslides are unstable,and
significantly deeper than 30 feet, then a large grading repair may be required to achieve
stability.
Our services consist of professional opinions and recommendations made in
accordance with generally accepted engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
principles and practices. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made or intended by the
furnishing of oral or written reports or findings.
We trust that this provides you with the information needed at this time. If you
have any questions, or need additional information, please call.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM COTTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
7�"
Ted Sayre
Senior Engineering Geologist
CEG 1795
Patrick O. Shires
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
GE 770
POS:TS:rb
William Cotton and Associates
ATTACHMENT 6
Teague Hill Budget Summary Oct.30, 1995
COSTS Phase I Phase 2 Pinto Way Subtotal Phase 2 Sum.Spr. Total
Enshallah $16,024 $20,000 $36,024 $36,024
BKF,Engineers $3,609 $21,850 $15,459 $20,950 $46,409
Wm.Cotton,Geo. $7,000 $7,000 $62,000 $69,000
Env.Concepts,Perc. $6,792 $2,000 $8,792 $8,792
Langley,Excay. $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
Isidoro,Grading $1,520 $1,520 $1,520
Woodside,Fees $2,000 $10,100 $12,100 $4,560 $16,660
$0
$0
Subtotals $39,945 $53,950 $93,895 $87,510 $181,405
10%contingency $5,395 $9,390 $8,751 $18,141
Totals $39,945 $59,345 $103,285 $96,261 $199,546
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R-95-140 MIDPENINSl1LA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 95-26
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November 29, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Final Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open
Space Preserve to Construct a Portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt the amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space
Preserve to construct a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail following the alignment
of alternative 2.
2. Approve Directors Hanko, Henshaw, and Siemens serving as an ad hoc committee of
the Board to meet with staff and Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association
representatives to attempt to resolve issues concerning liability.
3. Determine whether attendance at the meeting(s) of this ad hoc committee shall be
compensable.
DISCUSSION
At your October 25, 1995 meeting you tentatively approved the amendment to the Long
Ridge Open Space Preserve to construct a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail following the
alignment of alternative 2 (see report R-95-131). Staff has received no public comment on
this matter since your October 25 meeting.
At the October 25 meeting, you were informed that staff would continue to meet with the
elected representatives of the Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association to attempt to
resolve the issues concerning liability. Since the meeting, Directors Hanko, Henshaw, and
Siemens have volunteered to serve as an ad hoc committee to meet with the Portola Park
Heights Homeowners Association representatives. A meeting date has not been set. Section
2.30 of your Rules of Procedure states, "attendance at an ad hoc committee meeting shall be
compensable when determined to be so by the Board."
CEQA Com 1p iince
At your October 25 meeting you determined that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Prepared by:
Mary de Beauvieres, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-142
Meeting 95-26
November 29, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Scope of Work for Regional Open Space Plan
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Accept the scope of work contained in this report for preparation of a Greenbelt Vision Map
to review the District's basic policies, formulate an overall mission statement, and prepare a
long-range vision of the completed regional open space system.
DISCUSSION
Project Background
The proposed Regional Open Space Plan originated from four tasks the Board assigned to
staff at a workshop on goals and objectives held on January 22, 1994:
1. Draft a District mission statement and definition of the greenbelt.
2. Show existing and planned improvements.
3. Review potential or desired improvements.
4. Review the Basic Policies (in light of the above).
Soon after the workshop, staff proposed combining these four tasks under the umbrella of a
regional open space plan. This concept was first formally presented to you in conjunction
with the mid-year Program Evaluation at your October, 1994 regular meeting under the
working title, "Greenbelt General Plan" (see report R-94-94). A conceptual draft scope of
work and schedule was presented at that time. The first stage of the project was staff-level
workshops to discuss the objectives, methods, and practical considerations for preparing this
ambitious plan. A broad group of staff, including managers and representatives from all
programs, met in December 1994 and January and February 1995 to provide input on the
project. The group was designated as the Staff Advisory Committee for the project. Input
was provided on the objectives, background information, research requirements, issues to be
covered by the plan, and alternatives for staff and public participation in preparing the plan.
The project was included as a key task for the Planning Program in the 1995-1996 Action
Plan.
After conducting this all-inclusive stage of staff input, it became clear that a comprehensive
regional open space plan, addressing all the issues, plans, and priorities of concern to staff,
while very beneficial, would be a daunting task and far beyond the scope of the Board's
original request. The next phase of planning focused on how to pare back the scope of the
plan so that the Board's original objectives could be accomplished within a reasonable period
of time, using existing staff and a modest amount of outside support. Planning staff also
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studied the methodology for preparing the plan. Examples of planning documents and
processes of other agencies, such as East Bay Regional Parks District and the City of Santa
Cruz, have been studied. Staff of those agencies have been interviewed regarding the
experiences they have had with the process.
Phase I - Greenbelt Vision Map and Mission Statement
The overall Regional Open Space Plan project is proposed to be organized into three phases.
The Board would make a decision as to whether to proceed at each phase. Phase I - the
Greenbelt Vision Map - is a generalized overview of what the District would look like in 20
to 25 years. This would focus on addressing the four tasks the Board assigned at the January
1994 goals and objectives workshop.
The Greenbelt Vision Map would show protected open space lands of the District and other
agencies in the region. It would show existing, planned, and potential improvements of
regional significance for the District and other agencies, and would provide a generalized
cost estimate of what it would cost to acquire, improve, and maintain the District's portion of
the future greenbelt. It would include an evaluation of resources that replaces the current
Master Plan with an updated, more easily understandable version.
The process and schedule for the project is summarized in Attachment I and outlined in
more detail below. Phase 1 is anticipated to require 6 to 8 months to complete. Although
not date-specific, except for the first two Board meetings, the tasks would generally follow
the sequence and timing illustrated. Staff review meetings would occur at each major stage
in the project. Attachment 2 shows the major goals and products of Phase 1.
1. Board Meeting - Project Initiation (November 29): Review draft project scope to
confirm general objectives and approach. Make a determination regarding
subcommittee participation at evaluation stage - see step 4.
2. Interagency Coordination Meeting. Initial coordination meetings with San Mateo
County, Santa Clara County parks and planning staff- familiarize them with the
project.
3. Board Workshop - Background Review and Mission Statement Formulation:
This meeting would be a Saturday workshop format, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20 is proposed as the date for the workshop. The
workshop would be widely noticed to the public. Agenda would include:
a. Review general background - existing policies, lands and improvements, and plans.
b. Identify planning issues, objectives, and opportunities.
c. Formulate dMft mission statement. The draft would be set aside for re-examination
as the plan is prepared.
d. Review Basic Policies. Identify potential policy issues (unclear, inconsistent,
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incomplete). Resolve or set aside.
4. Greenbelt Vision Map Formulation - Evaluations. Prepared by staff concurrent
with steps I - 3. The background evaluations would include a very broad assessment
of the resource values and public access opportunities for open space acquisition. The
evaluations would be prepared in a rough study form for presentation and discussion
in the workshops. The public access studies would include projection of rough, "rule
of thumb" costs for acquisition, improvements, and operation, to give an overall idea
of the cost of the future greenbelt. The Board should determine early in the process
if there is interest on the part of Board members to have subcommittee participation
on the evaluation teams or in reviewing the evaluations before they come to the full
Board at step 5.
a. Resource Evaluation Sgq=
This study is intended to update and simplify the findings of the current Master Plan.
It will show which properties or areas are most critical to protect from a resource
standpoint. The evaluation would cover all lands in the District's sphere of influence,
including those already protected, to show the overall extent of the resources and the
relationship between areas. Anticipated study elements include:
Biological Resources (includes vegetation, agriculture, wildlife habitat)
Special Resource Features (geology, topography, historical, archaeological)
Scenic Resources (from urban area, highways, preserves)
Urban Form (threat of development, edge of urban area)
The proposed approach is to form teams to work on the individual evaluations. No
original research would be conducted. The evaluation would be based primarily on
the judgement of the team, and on review of existing information. Potentially one
team could prepare the biological and special features evaluations, and another team
could prepare the scenic resources and urban form evaluations. Suggested
participation on the biological/special resources team includes the Project Manager
and consultants, including the former Resource Planner Alice Cummings as
coordinator, a botanist, a wildlife biologist, and a geologist. Suggested participation
on the scenic resources/urban form team includes the Project Manager, Senior
Planner Del Woods, the General Manager, and potentially the Public Affairs Manager
and staff from the two county planning departments.
Tasks to prepare the Resource Evaluation are anticipated as follows:
1. Organize consultants and participants. Meet to clarify scope and
methodology.
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2. Collect background materials.
3. Team meetings/work sessions to prepare individual evaluations. The
evaluations must be reduced to very simple values (i. e., "yes or no", or
"+,0,-"). The evaluations would be prepared as overlays of wall maps or
regional base maps to correspond to the Public Access Evaluation.
4. Meeting/work session to overlay evaluations, review overall evaluation
findings, discuss how to combine and score evaluations in composite.
Examples include ratings from 1 to 4, based on yes or no values for each of
the four evaluation factors, or could have a more complex, weighted rating
system similar to the Master Plan.
S. Review evaluations with San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa
Cruz County Planning and Parks Department staff, State Parks, and U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Service.
6. Review evaluations with Board subcommittee(s) (optional)
The product of the Resource Evaluation will be a series of up to four reduced scale
regional maps showing the individual evaluations (some of the evaluations could
potentially be combined as suggested above) and a composite evaluation map at the
same scale as the Greenbelt Vision Map. It is important to have the individual
evaluation maps in order to be able to communicate how the overall values were
determined from the individual factors. This also makes it possible to update and
expand the evaluation. Lack of ability to identify the individual evaluation factors
hampered the usefulness of the existing Master Plan.
b. Public Access Evaluation Scone
The Public Access Evaluation is intended to show existing and planned improvements
of regional significance. This would include the presence, but not the details, of
staging areas, major regional and connecting trails, and special public use facilities,
such as camping, picnic, interpretive, and support facilities. The planned
improvements would be based on significant projects contained in the five year capital
improvement plan. The evaluation would also include the improvements and plans of
other agencies within the greenbelt study area on a similar basis. The overall status
of preserve or park trail development would be summarized, but not delineated.
1. Compile Existing and Planned Improvements. The basic research and
compilation of this information would be completed by Senior Planner Del
Woods. He would coordinate with other agency staff to incorporate their
improvements and plans.
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2. Develop methods for estimating and presenting costs. Land acquisition
costs by Acquisition Program; improvement costs by Planning; operations and
maintenance costs by Operations. The evaluation would include costs for
improvement and operation for the District's projects, but not other agencies'
projects.
3. Staff would complete the evaluation mapping and cost estimates in an
organized presentation form.
4. Evaluation reviewed by Planning staff and committee of other key staff,
including the General Manager, Operations Manager, and Area
Superintendents.
5. Review evaluations with San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa
Cruz County, State Parks staff, and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff.
6. Review evaluations with Board subcommittee(s). (optional)
c. Meetin&JMLQrk Session - Evaluations Cowpgsite. Review overall evaluation
findings, discuss how to combine and score evaluations in composite. Prepare study
alternatives for combining evaluations into a Greenbelt Vision Map. Board
subcommittee participation to be determined.
d. Review Schedule/Labor/Budget RN iremots. Review requirements to complete
plan, clarify staff and consultant assignments, refine the project scope and schedule.
e. Pr are Initial Study. Complete study for project CEQA compliance. Provides
opportunity for input from public and other agencies regarding issues of concern.
5. Board Meeting - Review Evaluations and Greenbelt Vision Studies: This would
be another widely-noticed public workshop. Staff would present the evaluations,
leading to review of the draft plan alternatives and issues and the implementation cost
projections. Focuses on confirming the evaluations and making decisions on the
issues and options presented in the studies.
6. Prepare Draft Greenbelt Vision Map.- Staff refines and completes the studies to
reflect the input from review. A more formal presentation scale plan and rough draft
map for publication would be prepared. The cost projections would be refined and
completed in a presentation format.
7. Board Meeting - Review Draft Greenbelt Vision Map, Revisit Mission Statement
and Basic Policies: Public workshop to review the draft map. Review mission
statement and Basic Policies to determine that they are consistent with or support the
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plan. Resolve inconsistencies.
8. Prepare Fowl Draft Greenbelt Vision Map and Mission Statement: Staff would
prepare a pre-publication draft of fold-out map presenting the Greenbelt Vision, the
Mission Statement, Basic Policies, and the estimate of costs to acquire, improve, and
Public Affairs would be heavily involved in designing
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and producing this public document.
9. Board Meeting - Approve Document for Publication: At a regular meeting, the
Board would complete a final review of the draft document prior to publication.
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10. Publish Greenbelt Vision Map: This would be widely published and publicized to
generate awareness of the District's mission and support for additional funding.
Staff Resources and Expenses for Phase 1
The estimated key staff resources to complete the project are shown by the bars at the bottom
of Attachment 1. This project would have a major impact on the ability of senior Planning
staff to take on other assignments. This must be factored into the decision to proceed with
i the project. A detailed projection of projects and priorities will be available when the Site
Emphasis/Five-Year Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities and the Action Plan
review process is undertaken in January.
Based on an assumed average cost, including salary and benefits, of$40 per hour per person,
the cost to the District for staff involvement on Phase 1 would total $63,760. In addition to
the key staff involvement shown on Attachment 1, this includes an assumption of six two-
hour general staff review meetings for the project, with 18 persons attending.
The estimated outside costs for the project include:
Reproduction and acquisition of study materials $ 2,200
Consultant assistance on resource evaluation 5,000
Digital graphic production of maps 8,000
Reproduction of final products (1000 copies) 10,QQQ
Subtotal $25,000
20% Contingency 5,040
Grand Total $30,240
This does not include budget for outside consultant assistance on environmental
documentation, should this be necessary.
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Based on the project schedule, approximately one-third, or $10,000 of these costs would be
incurred in fiscal year 1995-1996.
The total of estimated outside and in-house costs for the project is $94,000.
Phase 2 - Resource Preservation and Public Access Plans
Phase 2 of the Regional Open Space Plan project, if the Board elects to proceed, would be a
more thorough evaluation and plan development for resource protection and public access.
This study is intended to provide the level of study and plan detail to answer the question,
"how do we get to the vision that was created in Phase W The evaluations would be based
on regional study models, to be reviewed prior to completing the evaluations for the entire
District. These evaluations would be based on more careful research and include more detail
than the judgement-based versions prepared under Phase 1. Phase 2 would include formal
citizen's committee participation, including a detailed look at both resources and
improvements. There would be formal products prepared for these evaluations. This phase
would culminate in a plan that would provide more information regarding the phasing and
priority of acquisition and improvements than the Greenbelt Vision Map.
Phase 3 - Program-Level Plans: Comprehensive _Regional Opp Space Plan
Phase 3 of the planning process would address other issues, as needed, to clearly guide the
implementation of the greenbelt beyond acquisition and improvement priorities. This
includes goals and priorities for all the programs or departments of the District in concert
with the plan. This could occur in the form of medium-term strategic plans, update and
expansion of the original Regional Open Space Plan, or through case-by-case studies. This
future phase of work would involve confirming the commitment to provide these program
services, clarifying the nature of the services, estimating the resources required to support
them, and creating a balanced financial plan consistent with policies and priorities.
Examination of these issues will also require review and revision of the basic Acquisition and
Improvement Plan and potentially, the basic policies.
Prepared by:
Randy Anderson, Senior Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
Attachment 2
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE PLAN PRODUCTS AND GOALS
GOALS
PHASE 1 -GREENBELT VISION MAP Vision of the future
_ _ Greenbelt
1. Mission Statement Public awareness
2. Review Existing and Planned Lands and Improvements and support
3. Review Potential and Desired Lands and Improvements
Based on Evaluations:
Resource Evaluation
Biological Resources
Special Resources (replaces current
Master Plan)
Scenic Resources (based on informed opinion
rather than scientific research)
Urban Form
Resource Evaluation (Composite)
Public Access Evaluation
Trails
Parking and Access Greenbelt Vision Map
(shows facilities of
regional signifigance)
Support Facilities
(shows MROSD and
other agencies)
Special Use Oppty
Public Access Evaluation (Composite)
Cost Estimates-Acquisition, Improvement, Operation
CEQA- Environmental Study
4. Review Basic Policies
PHASE 2 - RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS PLANS GOALS
Detailed evaluation corresponding to acquisition priority system Clear plan to
Phased implementation plan - resource preservation and access acheive the vision
Full public
PHASE 3 - PROGRAM LEVEL PLANS AND PRIORITIES participation
Planning and Implementation
Resource Management
Public Use Management (comprehensive, similar to General Plan)
Visitor Services/Environmental Ed.
Public Communications (incorporates, coordinates existing policies
Enterprise/Property Management and procedures)
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE PLAN-Phase 1-Greenbelt Vision Map Project Schedule 11/16/95
Weeks I 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 5 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 18 19 1 20 21 22 23 1 24 1 25 1 26
Months December January February March Aril May
1 (Nov.29) 2 3 (Jan.20?)
Board Meeting Interagency Board Workshop
Coordination Background Review --- -_ __ ____ _ -_.___
Project Legend - -
Initiation Meeting Mission Statement -- - - -
Basic Policies
Staff Task Board Board
Meeting lWorkshop
i 141 a.Resource Evaluation Tasks
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4.a.1. 4.a.2 4.a.3. 4.a.4 4 a.5 4.a.6(option)
Organize Collect Team R.E ._Work Work Work _Work Work _ Work --Review w/ .-Review
R.E.Team Background Work Session Session Session Session ( Session 1 Session- Co.Parks Evaluations
4.c. Work Session
- Information Sessions Evaluation &Planning with Board Evaluations Composite
_ -- -
y Scoring Staff Subcomittee _ 6 8 10
- —- 4.d. Review Project Prepare Draft Greenbelt I Prepare Final Draft Publish
- 4 b.Public Access Evaluation Tasks Vision Map - Greenbelt Vision Greenbelt
! Schedule/Labor/Budget`
-- - - - - .2. - b.3. - - - -- Map,Mission Statement Vision Map
4.6 4. 4.b.4 4.b.5. 4.b.6(option) -
Compile Existing and Planned Develop Cost Complete Public Access Evaluation Key Staff Review w/ Review 4.e. Prepare Initial - _ -__-
Improvements Estimation Review Co.Parks Evaluations Study-CEQA
Methods Evaluation Staff with Board
Subcomittee -- 5 7
_ Board Workshop Board Workshop Board Meeting
Review Evaluations Review Draft Approve
STAFF RESOURCES REQUIRED and Greenbelt Greenbelt Document for (j
- --- - --- - -- Vision Studies
Vision Map ;Publication
Project Manager--R.Anderson 20 hrs./wk-6 mos-
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-141
Meeting 95-26
November 29, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Annual Seasonal Trail Closures Information Report
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review and comment on the attached proposed trail closures. No formal Board action is
required,
DISCUSSION
At your August 24, 1988 meeting, you asked to be informed ahead of any action that may be
taken regarding the closing of any trail to bicycle or equestrian use.
Attached is the November 20, 1995 memorandum and chart from John Escobar to me,
outlining this year's trail closure recommendations. These recommendations have been
forwarded to the Trail Center for review. Staff will report to you any comments received
from the Trail Center. Since the only added closures this year are newly constructed or
repaired trails, staff does not anticipate significant comment. If we receive any comments
following your meeting, staff will provide informational reports at subsequent meetings.
I intend to approve staff recommendations on trail closures, contingent upon your comments
and any public input at your November 29 meeting.
Prepared by:
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Annette Coleman, Area Superintendent
David Sanguinetti, Area Superintendent
Contact person:
John Escobar, Operations Manager
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail: rnrosdrTnetcom.eom p
Board of 17rro(tors:Pete Siemens,Mary U. D,ivey,Teena Flenshaw,David t Smernoti,Nonette rianko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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MEMORANDUM
November 20, 1995
TO: Craig Britton, General Manager
FROM: John Escobar, Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Interim and Seasonal Trail Closures to Bicycle and
Equestrian Use
Each year you report to the Board on the trails you propose to close to equestrian and bicycle
use during wet conditions (approximately six months). Closures are designated as seasonal
and interim seasonal closures, and are based on concerns for trail safety and resource damage
during extremely wet conditions. In the past, interim closures have identified trails closed
because of trail safety concerns pending the adoption of the trail use guidelines. Newly
constructed trails with unconsolidated trail treads are placed in the seasonal closure category
for the first winter season.
Although the Board has adopted Trail Use Policies and Guidelines, the permanent status of
trails now in the interim closure category will not be determined until trail use guidelines are
actually applied to specific trails through the use and management planning process. As in
past years, I recommend that these trails remain closed to bicycle and equestrian use.
Past closures and new closure recommendations are outlined on the attached chart. An
asterisk identifies the new closures.
November 20,1"5
PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of"Seasonal"and"Interim"below.)
Preserve Trail Bic cli Eguestrians Comments
1)Long Ridge Peters Creek Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists. Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions. Staff anticipates
closures during and immediately following heavy rainfall.
2)Monte Bello Skid Road Trail to Canyon Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists and equestrians. The shaded canyon environment can prevent the treat
Trail(lower Nature Trail) from drying through the winter season. Alternate route available.
Permit lot to Skid Road Trail Seasonal Seasonal Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions. Staff anticipates closures during and immediately following
heavy rainfall.
3)Picchetti Ranch Pac Bell Trail Open Open Seasonal closure removed after first year following construction.
Zinfandel Trail* Interim Interim New construction fall of 1995. Unstable trail tread highly susceptible to erosion. Constructed to average
four-foot width. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
4)Pulgas Ridge Polly Geraci Trail Interim Interim Constructed to a three-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
Blue Oaks Trail* Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
5)Purisima Whittemore Gulch Seasonal Seasonal Narrow,winding,seasonally wet trail,highly susceptible to damage. Trail tread restoration planned for fall.
Seasonal closure may be extended to insure full compaction of repaired sections. Alternate route available.
Thysen Trail* Interim Interim New construction fall of 1995. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
Narrow,winding,seasonally wet trail with poor line of sight and some very steep side slopes. Majority of
Soda Gulch Trail Interim Interim trail offers no room for passing. Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate route available.
6)Rancho San Antonio Black Mountain Trails
i a)New Alignment Interim Open Constructed to a four-foot average width with occasional pullouts. Very steep grades
remain on PG&E road sections of trail. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
c)Farm Bypass/Coyote Trail Interim Open Open to equestrian use in the spring of 1992,subject to adequate compaction over winter. Permanent status
pending U&M review process.
7)Russian Ridge Ridge Trail(former Norton Interim Open Constructed to average five-foot width. Permanent status pending U&M review process and purchase
property) agreement restrictions.
Ancient Oaks Trail Seasonal Seasonal Constructed fall of 1994. Unstable trail tread highly susceptible to erosion. Constructed to average five-foot
width. Anticipated spring 1996 opening.
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PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of'Seasonal'and'Interim"below.)
Preserve Trail Bicycli Equestrians Comments
8)Saratoga Gap Saratoga Gap Trail Seasonal Seasonal New restoration work completed summer 1994. Unstable trail tread highly susceptible to erosion.
Constructed to average four-foot width. Staff anticipates closures during and immediately following heavy
rainfall.
9)Skyline Ridge Horseshoe Lake area Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate routes
trails available.
Ridge Trail south of Horseshoe Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate routes
Alpine Pond to round lot Interim Interim available.
*New closures
SEASONAL CLOSURE: Closed during extremely wet conditions and/or when new construction presents serious concern over trail safety and potential resource damage,usually between the months of November and
April.
INTERIM CLOSURE: Closed temporarily due to trail safety concerns. Permanent status is pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and management review process.
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November 20, 1995
PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of "Seasonal" and "Interim" below.)
Preserve Trail Bicyclists FAuestrians Comments
1) Long Ridge Peters Creek Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists. Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions. Staff anticipates
closures during and immediately following heavy rainfall.
2) Monte Bello Skid Road Trail to Canyon Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists and equestrians. The shaded canyon environment can prevent the tread
Trail (lower Nature Trail) from drying through the winter season. Alternate route available.
Permit lot to Skid Road Trail Seasonal Seasonal Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions. Staff anticipates closures during and immediately following
heavy rainfall.
3) Picchetti Ranch Pac Bell Trail Open Open Seasonal closure removed after first year following construction.
Zinfandel Trail* Interim Interim New construction fall of 1995. Unstable trail tread highly susceptible to erosion. Constructed to average
four-foot width. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
4) Pulgas Ridge Polly Geraci Trail Interim Interim Constructed to a three-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
Blue Oaks Trail* Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
5) Purisima Whittemore Gulch Seasonal Seasonal Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail, highly susceptible to damage. Trail tread restoration planned for fall.
Seasonal closure may be extended to insure full compaction of repaired sections. Alternate route available.
Thysen Trail* Interim Interim New construction fall of 1995. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail with poor line of sight and some very steep side slopes. Majority of
Soda Gulch Trail Interim Interim trail offers no room for passing. Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate route available.
6) Rancho San Antonio Black Mountain Trails
a) New Alignment Interim Open Constructed to a four-foot average width with occasional pullouts. Very steep grades
remain on PG&E road sections of trail. Permanent status pending U&M review process.
c) Farm Bypass/Coyote Trail Interim Open Open to equestrian use in the spring of 1992, subject to adequate compaction over winter. Permanent status
pending U&M review process.
7) Russian Ridge Ridge Trail(former Norton Interim Open Constructed to average five-foot width. Permanent status pending U&M review process and purchase
property) agreement restrictions.
Ancient Oaks Trail Seasonal Seasonal Constructed fall of 1994. Unstable trail tread highly susceptible to erosion. Constructed to average five-foot
width. Anticipated spring 1996 opening.
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PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of"Seasonal" and "Interim" below.)
Preserve Trail Bic clists Equestrians Comments
8) Saratoga Gap Saratoga Gap Trail Seasonal Seasonal New restoration work completed summer 1994. Unstable trail tread highly susceptible to erosion.
Constructed to average four-foot width. Staff anticipates closures during and immediately following heavy
rainfall.
9) Skyline Ridge Horseshoe Lake area Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate routes
trails available.
Ridge Trail south of Horseshoe Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate routes
Alpine Pond to round lot Interim Interim available.
*New closures
SEASONAL CLOSURE: Closed during extremely wet conditions and/or when new construction presents serious concern over trail safety and potential resource damage, usually between the months of November and
April.
INTERIM CLOSURE: Closed temporarily due to trail safety concerns. Permanent status is pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and management review process.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-95-143
Meeting 95-26
November 29, 1995
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Changes to the Annual Review of Relative Site Emphasis Plan
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION ''"
Discuss and accept this informational report on proposed changes to the Annual Review of
Relative Site Emphasis Plan.
DISCUSSION
In an effort to meet current planning and budgeting needs, a number of changes are proposed
to the annual preparation of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan. Generally speaking, the new
planning process will produce a Five-Year Work Program for District Preserves and
Facilities that includes a comprehensive analysis of projects in a five-year capital
improvement plan and all other site-specific planning activities, such as land use studies,
Work Program will be
plans, and rants. Like the Relative Site Emphasis Plan, the Wo o ra
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reviewed annually and provide the basis for preparation of Action Plan and budget.
The major difference between the Work Program and Relative Site Emphasis Plan will be the
absence of site prioritization. In the past, preserves have been listed in the five-year capital
improvement plan in order of their riori established in accordance to the Policy and Plan
P Y P Ph'
for Relative Site Emphasis. The purpose of the Relative Site Emphasis Plan was to
systematically distribute capital improvement funding geographically throughout the rapidly
growing system of open space preserves.
The Policy and Plan for Relative Site Emphasis has served the District well over the past 13
years, but circumstances dictate the need to change the approach to planning and budgeting
capital improvements on District preserves. Now that basic public access facilities have been
developed on most preserves, prioritization of projects can best be accomplished on a case by
case basis to respond to specific needs of each preserve. This approach will provide more
flexibility in budgeting in a time when funding for capital improvements is becoming
increasingly scarce.
A sample of the proposed Five-Year Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities is
attached. Skyline Open Space Preserve was selected as a model to illustrate the level of
detail to be provided. The most significant elements of the Work Program are as follows:
• Summary of existing public access accomplishments
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• Grouping of projects into three categories
1. Major CIP
2. Minor CIP
3. Planning activities
• Site-specific planning activities
• Description of project and status of specific tasks
• Total cost of project and expenses to date
• Grant funding available and funds received to date
• Analysis of expenditures during current fiscal year
• Budget projections for four years and period beyond
A supplement worksheet has been attached, showing additional information staff uses as a
basis for preparing the Work Program. The supplement more specifically addresses the
aspects of a project anticipated to be completed in both the current and coming year.
Schedule for Review of Work Program
The Five-Year Work Program for District Sites and Facilities will be presented to you in
October of each year to coincide with Program Evaluation. The Work Program will reflect
accomplishments during the first six months of current fiscal year, but also incorporate
projects that were not anticipated or adopted at the beginning of the fiscal year. This initial
review of the Work Program will then provide the basis for preparation of the next Action
Plan and budget. The process provides more time between your initial review of the Work
Program (formerly Relative Site Emphasis Plan) and budget preparation than in the past,
allowing planning staff to focus on project scheduling and cost analysis during the last few
months of the fiscal year.
This year, the Five-year Work Program for District Sites and Facilities will be presented to
you in January, in conjunction with the Action Plan. In subsequent years, it will be
reviewed in October.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
Five-Year Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (Worksheet Includes all Site-Related Activities)
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve size: 1,612 Acres
Trails: 10 Miles
Parking: 3 Parking Lots In-House Project-Expenditures Not Anticipated
Features: Nature Center
Total Project Cost(a)_(b)+(c)+(d)+(e)+(f)+(g)+(h)
FY 95/96 Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures
Projected
Project Project Description and Status Total Total Grant Grant Adopted Expense to Additional FY 96/97 FY 97198 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 99/00
Project Expenseto Funds Funds Budget Date Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget&
Cost Date Awarded Received Expense Beyond
(a) (b) (c) (a) (e) (g) (h)
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Major CIP Projects: 321,800 182,800 124,600 98,5001 48,000 20,000 14,000 ,00 52,000 29,000 16,000 50 23,000
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lete::_ -.._.„_.. _ _building__.__..... _._..__and-_po_ rt...__ion.__of__ ..... .._ ._._.v.. ... _.. _ .... ._ _. .__..
Nature Center Constructed-,._ � phase 1 exhibits. .__...�... ;
Pending Phase 1 2 and 3 exhibits 252,800 166 800 103,500 98,500 j 28,000 16,000 13,000 26,000 24,000 23,000
_.�.__._. �........._ w................._,...,.__ __ __._®_. .,__..___�_�.__. ,_ ____.....e_..___._____. _..__.__ __.__.�__.___..____
lambert Creek Trail Pending: 1.5 mile trail between Horseshoe Reservoir and lower
portion of Page Mill Trail. 12,000 12,000
Ridge Trail to LROSP Complete: Installed electric gate and moved boundary fence.
Pending: 3/4 mile trail between Incerpi and Grizzly Flat area. 25,500 16,000 21,000 20,000 4,000 500 9,000
_..._._ ._ .. �__. v_..d _..._._ __.._.- __._.d_ .. _.__.._
Dump Ctean-up Pending: Removal of illegal disposal site that may contain
hazardous materials;scope of project yet to be determined 20,500 500 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
_._.._,___ . ._. ..... .... ._ ...__. _.. ._ww_.. . _. _..... ....._._._.r.. _ _ _ 3_. .. . _.... _....__. .._. .... ..._._._ _v_ . .a...._ __._... __-
Bullis B ass Trail Pendin 3t4 mile trail between lower Page Mill Trail and
Russian Ridge going with bridge across Lambert Creek 11,000 11,000
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Minor CIP Projects: �
1 7,500 2,000 3,500 2,500 1,200 1,200 200 200 200
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Trailhead Mapboards Complete: Design and install mapboards at 3 trailheads.
Pending: Install one more mapboard and 4 bulletin board signs. 4,750 1,500 1 2,500 2,500E 750
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Tree Farm Road Repair Pending: Realign steep section of road in tree farm, regrade and
seed old section. 1,000 1,000
Brochure Update Pending: Update computer base map to reflect new trails.
250 250
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Alpine Pond RestorationPending: Implement cattail management plan on an annual
basis 1500 500 1,000 200 200 200 200 200
Planning ActrviUes: 500 500
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Use&Management Plan Pending: Add Trails Element and Resource Management i
Element; contract for biological resource analysis. 500 500
pper Land Use Plan Pending: Develop cooperative management plan including
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Nature Center Grant Complete: Submitted Environmental License Plate Fund grant.
Pending: Resubmit grant to other potential grant programs
Total Expenditures: 329,800 184,800 124,500 98,500 51,600 20,000 16,500 53,200 30,700 16,200 6,200 23,200
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Five-Year Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (Supplement)
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Size: 1,612 Acres
Trails: 10 Miles
Parking: 3 Parking Lots
Features: Nature Center
Project Project Description and Status Anticipated Progress By End of Anticipated Aspect of Project to Occur
Current Fiscal Year Next Fiscal Year
Major CIP Projects:
Nature Center Complete: Constructed building and portion of phase 1 exhibits. Installation of mobiles,interactive Design mural; build history comer,
Pending: Phase 1,2 and 3 exhibits. graphic panels,counter,cabinets. deck&exterior exhibit.
Lambert Creek Trail Pending: 1.5 mile trail between Horseshoe Reservoir and lower Trail layout and construction.
portion of Page Mill Trail.
Ridge Trail to LROSP Complete: Installed electric gate and moved boundary fence. Gate and fence installed. Trail construction and signing.
Pending: 3/4 mile trail between Incerpi and Grizzly Flat area.
Dump Clean-up Pending: Removal of illegal disposal site that may contain Preliminary investigation to determine Plans for removal and possible
hazardous materials;scope of project yet to be determined. scope of project. reimbursement for project loan.
Bullis Bypass Trail Pending: 3/4 mile trail between lower Page Mill Trail and Russian
Ridge going with bridge across Lambert Creek.
Minor CIP Projects:
Trailhead Mapboards Complete: Design and install mapboards at 3 trailheads. Installation of one more mapboard and Install new mapboards to show Ridge
Pending: Install one more mapboard and 4 bulletin board signs. 4 bulletin board signs. Trail and Lambert Creek Trail.
Tree Farm Road Repair Pending: Realign steep section of road in tree farm;regrade and
seed old section.
Brochure Update Pending: Update computer base map to reflect new trails. Revise brochure map to reflect Ridge
Trail and Lambert Creek Trail.
Alpine Pond Restoration pending: Implement cattail management plan on an annual basis. Redefine methodology based on Implement annual cattail removal plan.
McGinnis study.
Planning Activities:
Use&Management Plan Pending: Add Trails Element and Resource Management
Element;contract for biological resource analysis.
B. Dipper Land Use Plan Pending: Develop cooperative management plan including Investigate access and grazing issues.
grazing and trail use.
Nature Center Grant Complete: Submitted Environmental License Plate Fund grant. Prepared and sumitted grant which Reformat grant application for other
Pending: Resubmit grant to other potential grant programs. was application which was denied. potential grant program.
Claims No. 95-20
Meeting 95-26
� Date: Nov. 29. 19#5
Revised
K8|OpEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount N - Description
� - _
� ~--~ ~ ''~~ National Trust For Historic Preservation Resource Document
8441 327.09 Office Depot Office Supplies
8442 730.21 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
l 8443 1.394.14 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
8444 510.88 Pella Sales Company Window Porto-SnnithHouse
8445 8.13 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Sales Tax
|
8446 18.49 Precision Engravers Name Tag Engraving
8447 3'28O.O7 Quicksilver Printing BuuinemnCundaand Enve|opeo |
� |
� 8448 34.13 Rayne VVutor Conditioning Water Service |
� 8448 217.71 Reed & Gnahanm' Inc. Road Repairs
8450 341J9 Rich's llm Service Vehicle llroo
8451 2794.93 RoY'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance
� 8452 1'950.00 R8R Designers Smith House Repairs
�
8453 80.81 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Sign Decals
i 8454 72.25 Sofety'N|een Solvent Tank Service
� 8455 508.61 San Jose Mercury News Advartisornent-Sky|ine Area Annexation
� 8450 2758.25 Seafinst Bank 1988 Note Paying Agent Fee
8457 1537.88 °3 SnafirstBank 1890Note Paying Agent Fee
8458 7'540.00 E.R. Sheehan Consulting and Equipment Rental
8458 2114.29 Signs of The Times Field Signs
8460 3'133.60 GeorgeSipe| Reinnburnnrnont--Resource Document
and November Consulting Services
8481 7.80 Smith Equipment Field Equipment Parts
8462 12.78 State Board ofEqualization Diesel Fuel Tax
8483 49.46 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
8464 147.04 80' VV Equipment Co. Fire Pumper Parts
8465 587.23 Teator & Etc. Signs
8466 10.75 Tomlinson Zi000h8oromo|iUk KHaaor Legal Services
8467 4'448.70 Town of Los Gatos Consulting Services
8468 66.00 VaUen Safety Supply Company Field Safety Supplies
8469 540.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Report Updates
8470 28.77 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
8471 130.55 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs
8472 204.70 Communications Q' Control, Inc. Ud|idoa
8473 135.62 KatheHanmmn Reimburse Tenant for Septic Work
8474 4,000.00 Nexonnne |ndu#triew Winter Open Space News Mailing �
�
8475 5.495.00 Porto|a Park Heights Property Owners Assoc. Road Maintenance �
8476 3.132.00 San K8etoo County Parka and Recreation District's Share of Voters Survey
� 8477 73.16 DavidTop|ey Reimbursement--Resource Document �
8478 541.81 Potty Cash Docent and Volunteer Expmnama, Grant
House and Nature Center Supplies,
Local Meeting Expense, Field and
Office Expense and Membership Dues
TOTAL 7037565 �
�
°3 Urgent Check Issued Novomber8, 1995
Page
Claims No. 95-20
K8eeUng95-2G
�~ Date: Nov. 28. 1995 �
Revised
N||DpEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
/
"""~ 2 .9.82 Acme m Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
8398 172.24 All Laser Service Computer Cartridge Refill Service
8399 21.57 American Welding Supply Field Supplies
8400 401.06 /4T &' T Telephone Service
8401 3,255.00 Curtis Becker Construction Bean House Repairs )
8402 180.00 B|anning & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription Renovvo| /
8403 1GG4G Bowerman Electric Boctrio�| VVorh �
. . �
8404 115.56 Breon' O'Donnell, K8iUmr ' Brown 8, Donnia Legal Services
8405 144.22 L. Craig Britton Reim bunaemnent'-Conference and Local
Business Meeting Expense
8408 158.14 °1 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Grant House Items
8407 1821.67 Lee Buffington County Tex Collector Property Taxes--Big Dipper Ranch �
�
8408 149.90 Cabe|a'o |nc. Uniform Expense
8408 264.02 California Water Service Company Water Service
8410 230.00 Camino K8mdioa| Group Medical Services
| 8411 22.47 °2 Carolina Biological Supply Company Field Supplies
8412 185.76 C|ark'm Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
8413 119.00 Council on Education inManagement Subscription Renewal
8414 38.09 Custom Color Laboratory Color Prints
8415 54.38 The Dark Room Prints
8418 117.30 Mary deBeeuvierom Reim burswrnent-Vehic|eExpense
8417 253.36 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8418 85.00 John Escobar Reimbursement--Membership Dues
| 8419 721.88 FarreUeCmmnnnunioetinnm Vehicle Equipment
8420 53.50 Fodex Express yWei|
8421 124.40 JeeoHddes Reimbursement--Conference
8422 503.62 Foster Brothers Lnoho
8423 152.48 Gardmn|and Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs
8424 40.66 G &/ K Services Tovva| Service
8425 1'013.85 Harkins Sign Company Field Signs
| 8426 37.48 Honda Peninsula Vehicle Parts
�
8427 447.71 HymterSa|eo Company Tractor Rental and Repair
8428 431.04 Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. Grant Cabin Supplies and Point
8429 289.30 Kinko`m Copian-Nevvuletter
8430 6'037.31 Dennis Kobzm8' Associates, Inc. Consulting Services
8431 30.49 Lab Safety Supply Signs
8433 10.83 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
8433 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Maintenance Agreement
| 8434 285.58 Judy Law Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense, Grant
Cabin Artifacts and Conference Expense
8435 235.00 Los Altos Garbage DurnputarRonra|
8438 70.80 Julie McCullough Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8437 3'500.01 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Services
8438 90.00 NormnmnY. K8|neta Tribute Dinner Reaarvodono-P. Siemens and C. Britton
8439 405.34 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Services
°1 Urgent Check Issued November 13, 1995
°2 Urgent Check Issued November 9, 1995
Page
Claims No. 95-20
Meeting 95-26
Date: Nov. 29, 1995
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8397 219.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
8398 172.24 All Laser Service Computer Cartridge Refill Service
8399 21.57 American Welding Supply Field Supplies
8400 401.06 A T & T Telephone Service
8401 3,255.00 Curtis Becker Construction Bean House Repairs
8402 180.00 Blanning & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription Renewal
8403 166.46 Bowerman Electric Electrical Work
8404 115.56 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller , Brown & Dannis Legal Services
8405 144.22 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Conference and Local
Business Meeting Expense
8406 158.14 •1 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Grant House Items
8407 1821.67 Lee Buffington County Tax Collector Property Taxes--Big Dipper Ranch
8408 149.90 Cabela's Inc. Uniform Expense
8409 264.62 California Water Service Company Water Service
8410 230.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
8411 22.47 •2 Carolina Biological Supply Company Field Supplies
8412 165.76 Clark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts
8413 119.00 Council on Education in Management Subscription Renewal
8414 38.09 Custom Color Laboratory Color Prints
8415 54.38 The Dark Room Prints
8416 117.30 Mary de Beauvieres Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense
8417 253.26 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8418 65.00 John Escobar Reimbursement--Membership Dues
8419 721.86 Farrelle Communications Vehicle Equipment
8420 53.50 Fedex Express Mail
8421 124.40 Jean Fiddes Reimbursement--Conference
8422 503.62 Foster Brothers Locks
8423 152.46 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs
8424 40.66 G & K Services Towel Service
8425 1,012.85 Harkins Sign Company Field Signs
8426 37.48 Honda Peninsula Vehicle Parts
8427 447.71 Hyster Sales Company Tractor Rental and Repair
8428 431.04 Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. Grant Cabin Supplies and Paint
8429 289.30 Kinko's Copies--Newsletter
8430 6,037.31 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Inc. Consulting Services
8431 30.49 Lab Safety Supply Signs
8432 10.83 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
8433 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Maintenance Agreement
8434 285.58 Judy Law Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense, Grant
Cabin Artifacts and Conference Expense
8435 235.00 Los Altos Garbage Dumpster Rental
8436 70.80 Julie McCullough Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8437 3,500.01 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Services
8438 90.00 Norman Y. Mineta Tribute Dinner Reservations--P. Siemens and C. Britton
8439 405.94 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Services
*1 Urgent Check Issued November 13, 1995
•2 Urgent Check Issued November 9, 1995
Page 1
Claims No. 95-20
Meeting 95-26
Date: Nov. 29, 1995
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8440 31.93 National Trust For Historic Preservation Resource Document
8441 327.09 Office Depot Office Supplies
8442 730.21 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
8443 1,394.14 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
8444 510-99 Pella Sales Company Window Parts--Smith House
8445 8.13 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Sales Tax
8446 18.49 Precision Engravers Name Tag Engraving
8447 2,280.07 Quicksilver Printing Business Cards and Envelopes
8448 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
8449 217.71 Reed & Graham, Inc. Road Repairs
8450 341.79 Rich's Tire Service Vehicle Tires
8451 2794.93 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance
8452 1,950.00 R & R Designers Smith House Repairs
8453 80.81 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Sign Decals
8454 72.25 Safety-Kleen Solvent Tank Service
8455 508.61 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement--Skyline Area Annexation
8456 2759.25 Seafirst Bank 1988 Note Paying Agent Fee
8457 1537.88 *3 Seafirst Bank 1990 Note Paying Agent Fee
8458 7,540.00 E.R. Sheehan Consulting and Equipment Rental
8459 2114.29 Signs of The Times Field Signs
8460 3,133.60 George Sipel Reimbursement--Resource Document
and November Consulting Services
8461 7.60 Smith Equipment Field Equipment Parts
8462 12.78 State Board of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax
8463 49.46 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
8464 147.04 S & W Equipment Co. Fire Pumper Parts
8465 587.23 Teater & Etc. Signs
8466 10.75 Tomlinson Zisco Morosoli & Maser Legal Services
8467 4,448.70 Town of Los Gatos Consulting Services
8468 66.00 Vallen Safety Supply Company Field Safety Supplies
8469 540.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Report Updates
8470 28.77 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
8471 139.55 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs
57,693.26
*3 Urgent Check Issued November 8, 1995
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Regional Oe ace
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: November 29, 1995
SUBJECT: FYI
310 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 . FAX:415-691-048-5 • E-mail: rrrrosdrrnetcorn.com p
Bomd of Oirertors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,leeiia f ienoiaw, Clavid 7 Sinemott, Nonette t ianko,Betsy Crowder,Winn de Wit
Clenera(A4amiger:L.Craig Brition
Regional Qpe4ppace
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
November 28, 1995
William Hauck
Chair, California Constitutional Revision Commission
1201 K Street, Suite 1740
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Mr. Hauck:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District agrees, in principle, with the goals of the
California Constitutional Revision Commission (CCRC), namely: improve accountability and
responsiveness of state and local governments; eliminate barriers to efficiency; increase flexibility; and
enhance fiscal integrity. However, as a single-purpose regional special district, we have concerns with
some of the mechanisms being discussed.
The Open Space District is a public agency formed by voter initiative in 1972, and has preserved
over 41,000 acres of natural land, managed in 23 open space preserves in parts of three counties. Funding is
from a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within District boundaries.
The CCRC's goals are consistent with how this district operates. We are close to the people, with
offices located at the geographic and demographic center of our District. We are directly accountable
and available to the public, with at least two public meetings per month and an annual public meeting at
or near a District preserve, and are therefore able to respond quickly to constituent concerns. As an
organization of ohly 52 employees, we are able to quickly adjust to meet changing needs. And, in an era
when sources of funds are already scarce, we must, by necessity, maintain a high level of fiscal integrity.
For these reasons, and given our success in carrying out our duties as mandated by local voters, it
is puzzling for the CCRC to suggest the wholesale elimination of special districts, especially since they
represent the local governmental unit that is most responsive to the voters.
The CCRC concept of a county-wide community charter would put government farther from the
people, rather than enhance communication between the public and their elected representatives. Under
this proposal, most if not all special districts would be eliminated and a new county governing board
would be elected. Where special services are required, the new board would set up a "subsidiary" district
to provide those services. This circular series of events merely re-establishes a special subsidiary to
provide a service formerly provided by a special district. That doesn't sound very efficient.
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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,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
November 28, 1995
Mr. William Hauck
Page -2-
In addition, the plight of multi-county or regional special districts would be of great concern. It
will be problematic, if not impossible, to determine which county Would have jurisdiction over services
formerly provided by a multi-county special district. If one county takes on jurisdiction for a multi-
county district, then that county assumes authority for areas outside its boundaries. There is no reason a
county would be interested in services outside its boundaries, especially when some of its own property
tax dollars might be spent in another county. This is an inefficient and unworkable concept and will not
meet the goals of the CCRC.
Under the charter concept, local property taxes would be controlled by the new county board.
The voters are deprived of their previous decisions on allocations of local property taxes. Property taxes
allocated by the voters to provide a specific service through a special district would instead go to the
new board for redistribution. That board would allocate the funds with no guarantee or obligation to
spend them on the services for which they were intended and mandated by the voters. This is putting
government out of the people's reach.
Special districts play a unique and necessary role in local government, providing needed services
that otherwise may be largely ignored in larger, more bureaucratic governmental agencies. Should the
legislature decide to move forward with any of the CCRC recommendations, then the issue of special
districts must be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
There may well be some districts whose services are duplicative, overlapping, or conflicting, and
which may be worthy of consolidation or elimination. There is a current mechanism in the Local Agency
Formation Commission legislation to deal with such cases. But in no case should the voters' mandate be
ignored by re-directing or re-allocating property taxes into non-related areas of government from a voter-
approved special district, especially a regional multi-county district.
Sincerely,
Pete Siemens
President, Board of Directors
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Members, California Constitutional Revision Commission
Ralph Heim
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Regional Opei 'pace
November 21, 1995 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Mr. David Schorr
2470 El Camino Real, Suite 110
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Dear Mr. Schorr:
Thank you for your letter of November 3 outlining your concerns with the District's plans
for public access improvements to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. I'm sorry that your
experiences at Windy Hill have been lessened by some of the District's access improvements and
from use by the general public. You also mention your dismay at any plans the District may have
for additional public parking at the preserve.
It is true that the District has plans to provide additional parking for Windy Hill;
however, the new parking area will not be built on Skyline Boulevard as an expansion of the
existing parking lot. The District currently plans to construct an entirely new parking area at the
bottom of Windy Hill, on Portola Road in Portola Valley. This will also include restrooms, a new
trail, and whole access for disabled visitors. This is not merely a matter of whether or not there is
a short-term demand for more parking; rather, it is a proactive step being taken to accommodate
the increasing use that is currently taking place, and which is predicted to continue to increase.
As you note, the District's mandate is to acquire and preserve open space lands. Included
in this mandate is an obligation to the taxpayers of the District to provide opportunities for low-
intensity recreational use on these public lands, and to inform them of the availability of these
lands. The District has a goal of balancing the diverse desires of its 600,000 constituents by
providing for recreational use as well as by managing the land in such a way as to minimize the
negative impact resulting from public use. Overall, I believe we've done a good job, although
there is always room for improvement, and I appreciate your concerns.
Please be assured that projects such as that at Windy Hill do not detract or take funding
from our efforts to preserve at-risk lands, which continue to be our top priority. We are working
very hard, along with private non-profit organizations such as Peninsula Open Space Trust, to
continue to acquire and preserve open space.
I'd like to assure you that the District maintains a philosophy of very low-intensity
improvements" to our preserves. As you know, there are few developed parking areas,
restrooms, picnic tables, or other such embellishments. Our preserves are kept in as natural a
condition as possible to provide the public with an experience that,may not be available
elsewhere, locally.
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330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 e Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
November 21, 1995
Mr. David Schorr
Page -2-
In some cases, where there is a high propensity for use or where differing interests must
be balanced, you will see additional developments such as new trails or signs.
This is a by-
product of the success that the District has achieved in acquiring land, and in informing its
constituents of our existence and of the availability of these public lands for low-intensity
recreational use.
I appreciate your suggestions for getting feedback from the community. We'd be
interested to know the name and contact for the Skylonda-region newsletter you mentioned we
already send our agendas, meeting summaries, and news releases to the King's Mountain-Echo
publication).
Suggestion boxes at trailheads might be problematic, but you'll be pleased to know we
already have a presence on the internet. In fact, we're in the process of setting up a web site from
which virtually all of our documents and meeting information will be available for viewing and
downloading, as well as a survey reply form. In the past two years, we've also conducted two
significant phone surveys to gauge public perception. Our general public outreach has
dramatically increased in the past two or three years, reaching literally thousands of"new"
constituents, and we always encourage public participation in our decision-making processes.
There is always ample opportunity for public comment at each and every public Board meeting
and we are pleased when the public takes the opportunity to inform us of their concerns.
Again, thank you for writing and for your thoughtful comments. Please feel free to
contact me if you'd like further information or clarification of District policies.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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David Schorr, D. C.
2470 El Camino Real,Suite 110,Palo Alto,CA 94306 415� 857-1221
fax�4 IS 856-6996
Mr. Craig Britton
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos CA 94022-1404
November 3 , 1995
Dear Mr. Britton:
I read in one of your brochures last year of plans to spend over
$100,000 to develop a parking lot for Windy Hill Open Space. For
so many reasons, I find this incredibly upsetting.
I have been a frequent, near constant user of Open Space lands
for over twelve years. I have lived "on the hill" for seven
years, and have had the privilege of hiking many miles on your
trails. During that time, I have seen one of your most beautiful
sites, Windy Hill , go from a near pristine series of graceful ,
rounded hills, to a series of trails, cut trails, fences, and
signs.
Immediately following the grading of your all access trail (part
of which collapsed the following winter- it should not have been
cut on the steep eastern face of Little Windy Hill) increased
usage led to several new and prominent unauthorized trails. The
fences and signs were put up, and people merely cut new trails
around these. So more fences went up, also to no avail. I expect
that eventually, a barbed wire enclosed walkway leading from
parking lot to summit will be necessary.
Previously, Windy Hill was accessible to those who really wanted
to get to the top, and was a beautiful site for all who passed
by. I regard the "improvements" made thus far to be no more than
eyesores. The new trail itself irreparably destroyed the graceful
contours of the hill as visible to so many people from Skyline
Boulevard.
I believe that your mandate is to acquire and preserve open
space. I do not believe that developing unnecessary parking lots
is part of your mandate. There are perhaps 20 days per year when
there are more than a half dozen cars parked at Windy Hill at one
time. Monday through Friday, even a single car is an event. THERE
IS NO DEMONSTRABLE NEED TO ENLARGE THE PARKING CAPACITY OR
FURTHER ADVERTISE THE EXISTENCE OF WINDY HILL. Increased use will
only lead to increased degradation of the site; this is
inevitable, and has been adequately demonstrated by the events of
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MROSD 11/03/95 page 2 of 2
past years. Placement of a massive 50 car parking lot will only
serve to degrade the appearance of the Windy Hill area further,
and irreparably. I do suggest that merely paving the existing
turnouts would be of value- they get quite boggy in winter, and
contribute to silty runoff, detrimental to local watersheds.
Several years ago, when you were lands manager, I had occasion to
speak with you on the phone. The "improvements" at Skyline Ridge
had just been completed. The parking lots there are more
appropriate to Stanford Shopping Center than rural open space.
You agreed with me at the time, and admitted that the District
had gone rather overboard here. You also said that you did not
wish to spend funds in this fashion in the future. I implore you
to remember your earlier convictions, and use your current
position within the district to minimize or eliminate plans for
further alteration of the Windy Hill Open Space.
I have a job and family that occupies nearly all of my time. I
meant to write this letter many months ago, but only now find the
time. If I were not so busy, I am sure that I could circulate a
petition and get many, many signatures of people who agree with
me. Please spend district funds to acquire at-risk land. That
should be your top priority. I doubt that you can present
compelling evidence that a parking lot at Windy Hill deserves
immediate attention, no matter what the source of funding.
I would certainly appreciate a direct response to this letter,
either in writing, or by phone. I continue to be an ardent
supporter of MROSD, hiking, picking up trash, encouraging people
to read the posted signs, etc. . To get local feedback on your
plans, the Skylonda region now has a (roughly) monthly
newsletter, in which you could publicize your plans, and solicit
comments. Other methods of feedback, such as suggestion boxes at
trailheads, would also likely work. A posting on the Internet is
also an option. Currently the only option is to attend a board
meeting. I have tried this, and found the meetings to be both
extremely tedious affairs, and rather lacking in public comment
opportunities.
Thank you for your concern, and attention to this matter. I look
forward to your response.
Yvnd Schoi -
cc: MROSD Board members
STATE CAPITOL COMMITTEES
P.O.BOX 942849 r BANKING AND FINANCE
SACRAMENTO,CA 94249-0001 INSURANCE
(916)445-8305 REVENUE AND TAXATION
E-Mail:Jim.Cunneen(a�assembly.ca.gov AT BUDGET
MU'all-farnin "p.,agistature VICE CHAIR:SUBCOMMITTEE ON
DISTRICT OFFICE RESOURCES,TRANSPORTATION,
901 CAMPISI WAY,SUITE 300 AGRICULTURE AND THE
CAMPBELL,CA 95008 JIM CUNNEEN ENVIRONMENT
(408)369-8170 ASSEMBLYMEMBER,TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT VICE CHAIR;SUBCOMMITTEE ON
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Representing the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, CHAIRMAN;SELECT COMMITTEE
Los Altos,Los Gatos,Monte Sereno,San lose,Saratoga,and Sunnyvale ON HIGH TECHNOLOGY
November 20, 1995
Paul R. Bernal
Chairperson
Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Committee
70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor
San Jose CA 95110
Dear Mr. Bernal:
I would like to express my strong support for the Midpieninsula Regional Open Space District's application
for a Historical Project Funding Grant to restore the Homestead House at the historic Picchetti Ranch, on
the Monte Bello Open Space preserve.
Picchetti Ranch is an excellent example of the type of family-operated ranch and winery that was prevalent
in Santa Clara Valley at the turn on the century. Unfortunately, the ranch is only one of a few remaining
historically significant wineries in our country. It is listed in the Santa Clara County Heritage Resource
Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. Restoration of the Homestead House, the oldest
structure on the site, is vital to the preservation of this valuable historical resource for use by present and
future generations. The District has a well thought out long-term plan for complete restoration of the
Picchetti Ranch, and to date has completed restoration of a number of important historical buildings on the
site, utilizing prior grants from the Commission and the State Office of Historic Preservation.
I believe this proposal is ideal for the Heritage Project Grant program. It will encourage the recognition
and appreciation of a unique historical resource in Santa Clara Country. It is my hope that the Santa Clara
County Historical Heritage Commission will support this important effort and fund this project. I.would be
delighted to discuss this proposal with you directly should you desire. Feel free to contact me at my
district office at 408-369-8170.
Sincerely,
JIM CU
Assemblymember
24th District
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
November 21, 1995
Honorable Tom Campbell
Member, California State Senate
373 1st Street, Suite 100
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Senator Campbell:
I understand from a posting on the internet that you may have been contacted by one or more
local recreational rock climbers with complaints about recent actions taken by the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District. I wish to address these issues with you directly and inform you of the
District's purpose and intentions in this matter, so that-you may respond to your constituents with
complete information.
The basis of the complaint is that District rangers removed 35 climbing bolts from an area of a �
District open space preserve that is frequented by rock climbers. This action took place at the Long
Ridge Open Space Preserve, in an area known as "Devil's Canyon," which is probably the most
significant geological feature in San Mateo County.
The District acquired the Devil's Canyon property in 1994. Prior to the District's purchase of this
particular property, the privately-owned site was known and used regularly by climbers in the area. The
District recognizes the historical climbing use in this area, and desires to allow some level of this use to
continue, as long as such use is within District resource protection policies and regulations.
The historical use on this site was illegal, with visitors trespassing onto private property to access
the climbing area, which itself was private property. The historical use at Devil's Canyon in no way
conveys unconditional, unrestricted rights to continue with such unregulated climbing activity. For the
protection of the natural resources, no public use of open space lands is unregulated and it is our intent
that the same will hold true for rock climbing at Devil's Canyon. As pointed out in our Resource
Management Policy, it is the District's stated goal to protect natural resources including geologic
features (such as the Tafoni formations found at the site; see attached fact sheet on Tafoni). The recent
dramatic increase in the development of new climbing routes has included the placement of permanent
bolts and the scraping, clearing, and removing of mosses and lichens from the rock outcroppings. These
actions clearly constitute damage to the natural resources and geologic formations, which the District is
trying to protect by stated policy.
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330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com
Board ofDirertors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
November 21, 1995
Honorable Tom Campbell
Page -2-
If such routes are allowed and presumably publicized by rock climbing advocates, the increased
use will ultimately result in the degradation and deterioration of the site. The affected flora and fauna,
including some rare and unusual insects and the moss and lichen, as well as the relatively unspoiled
beauty of the Tafoni, will be forever lost. In addition, uncontrolled and unlimited climbing use of the
area will have a degrading effect on the surrounding environment (such as has Occurred at Castle Rock, a
State Park). Allowing these results to occur is directly counter to the District's philosophy of resource
protection.
Approximately 35 bolts were removed from the rock formations by District field staff. These
bolts were removed from four outcroppings containing the best examples of Tafoni, as well as from
climbing routes adjacent to the Tafoni formations. This removal was based on a recommendation from
our resource planner in consultation with a local geologist, and was approved by me as the general
manager. We view this as an interim action, taken to protect the unique, fragile, and uncommon Tafoni
formations. Most of the hangers were salvaged and can be returned to the original owners, at their
request.
A long-term plan will be developed for the area, and that process will include public input and
participation of interested user groups, such as the climbing community. The emergency action taken to
remove the bolts was necessary for the immediate protection of the site, before irreparable damage was
done.
The installation of permanent anchors and the clearing of moss and lichen is a clear violation of
current District ordinances, which state, in part:
Section 702. Natural and Cultural Resources
702.1 Plants
No person shall damage, injure, take, place, plant, collect, or remove any plant, tree, or portion thereof,
whether living or dead, including but not limited to flowers, mushrooms, bushes, vines, grass, cones, and
deadwood located on District Lands.
702.3 Geological Features
No person shall damage, injure, take, collect, remove, or attempt to damage, injure, take, collect, or
remove earth, rocks, sand, gravel, fossils, minerals, features of caves, or any article or artifact of
geological interest or value located on District Lands.
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November 21, 1995
Honorable Tom Campbell
Page
Based on these well thought out regulations, I am urging local climbers to temper their desire for
immediate, unrestricted access with the reality of the fact that the District must take measures to ensure
long-term resource protection for the whole of the District's constituency. A plan cannot be produced
overnight, and I have tried to make it clear that in the interim no new bolts may be placed and no
vegetation may be removed. Climbers have written to me asking the District to desist from Our actions
pending formulation of a written policy; I am simply asking the same of them. As the planning process
develops, interested individuals will be informed and invited to participate so that we may attempt to
reach a consensus which satisfies both the recreational desires of the climbers and the District's stated
purpose of protecting the surrounding natural resources.
I hope that this clarifies the District's position on this matter, and assists you in responding to
your constituents. Please feel free to contact me if I can provide further information or answer questions
on this or any other District issue.
Sine ely,
iz
L. Craig ritton
General Manager
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
November 21, 1995
Honorable Byron Sher
Member, California State Assembly
702 Marshall Street, Suite 290
Redwood City, CA 94063
Dear Assemblyman Sher:
I understand from a g
ostin on the internet that you may have been contacted by one or more
posting
local recreational rock climbers with complaints about recent actions taken by the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District. I wish to address these issues with you directly and inform you of the
District's purpose and intentions in this matter, so that you may respond to your constituents with
complete information.
The basis of the complaint is that District rangers removed 35 climbing bolts from an area of a
District open space preserve that is frequented by rock climbers. This action took place at the Long
Ridge Open Space Preserve, in an area known as "Devil's Canyon," which is probably the most
significant geological feature in San Mateo County.
The District acquired the Devil's Canyon property in 1994. Prior to the District's purchase of this
particular property, the privately-owned site was known and used regularly by climbers in the area. The
District recognizes the historical climbing use in this area, and desires to allow some level of this use to
continue, as long as such use is within District resource protection policies and regulations.
The historical use on this site was illegal, 'with visitors trespassing onto private property to access
the climbing area, which itself was private property. The historical use at Devil's Canyon in no way
conveys unconditional, unrestricted rights to continue with such unregulated climbing activity. For the
protection of the natural resources, no public use of open space lands is unregulated and it is our intent
that the same will hold true for rock climbing at Devil's Canyon. As pointed out in our Resource
Management Policy, it is the District's stated goal to protect natural resources including geologic
features (such as the Tafoni formations found at the site; see attached fact sheet on Tafoni). The recent
dramatic increase in the development of new climbing routes has included the placement of permanent
bolts and the scraping, clearing, and removing of mosses and lichens from the rock outcroppings. These
actions clearly constitute damage to the natural resources and geologic formations, which the District is
trying to protect by stated policy.
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330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 9402 2-1 404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
November 21, 1995
Honorable Byron Sher
Page -2-
If such routes are allowed and presumably publicized by rock climbing advocates, the increased
use will ultimately result in the degradation and deterioration of the site. The affected flora and fauna,
including some rare and unusual insects and the moss and lichen, as well as the relatively unspoiled
beauty of the Tafoni, will be forever lost. In addition, uncontrolled and unlimited climbing use of the
area will have a degrading effect on the surrounding environment (such as has occurred at Castle Rock. a
State Park). Allowing these results to occur is directly Counter to the District's philosophy of resource
protection.
Approximately 35 bolts were removed from the rock formations by District field staff. These
bolts were removed from four outcroppings containing the best examples of Tafoni, as well as from
climbing routes adjacent to the Tafoni formations. This removal was based on a recommendation from
our resource planner in consultation with a local geologist, and was approved by me as the general
manager. We view this as an interim action, taken to protect the unique, fragile, and uncommon Tafoni
formations. Most of the hangers were salvaged and can be returned to the original owners, at their
request.
A long-term plan will be developed for the area, and that process will include public input and
participation of interested user groups, such as the climbing'community. The emergency action taken to
remove the bolts Was necessary for the immediate protection of the site, before irreparable damage was
done.
The installation of permanent anchors and the clearing of moss and lichen is a clear violation of
current District ordinances, which state, in part:
Section 702. Natural and Cultural Resources
702.1 Plants
No person shall damage, injure, take, place, plant, collect, or remove any plant, tree, or portion thereof,
whether living or dead, including but not limited to flowers, mushrooms, bushes, vines, grass, cones, and
deadwood located on District Lands.
702.3 Geological Features
No person shall damage, injure, take, collect, remove,-or attempt to damage, injure, take, collect, or
remove earth, rocks, sand, gravel, fossils, minerals, features of caves, or any article or artifact of
geological interest or value located on District Lands.
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November 21, 1995
Honorable Byron Sher
Page -3-
Based on these well thought out regulations, I am urging local climbers to temper their desire for
immediate, unrestricted access with the reality of the fact that the District must take measures to ensure
long-term resource protection for the whole of the District's constituency. A plan cannot be produced
overnight, and I have tried to make it clear that in the interim no new bolts may be placed and no
vegetation may be removed. Climbers have written to me asking the District to desist from our actions
pending formulation of a written policy; I am simply asking the same of them. As the planning process
develops, interested individuals will be informed and invited to participate so that we may attempt to
reach a consensus which satisfies both the recreational desires of the climbers and the District's stated
purpose of protecting the surrounding natural resources.
I hope that this clarifies the District's position on this matter, and assists you in responding to
your constituents. Please feel free to contact me if I can provide further information or answer questions
on this or any other District issue.
Sin cefely`'
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L. Craig Vri on
General Manager
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Tafoni
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Th e Prepared by MROSb docent Roger Myers.June IM.
In the beginning....
S t o r Y Imagine we've travelled back about 30 million years. It's the
middle of the day, but it's darker than the darkest night as we
look out at the scene more than3000 feet under the sea along
0 f the continental shelf faro the early California coast near
present-day San Diego. A powerful earthquake rocks the distant
mainland as the infant Sail Andreas Fault starts to rip off the
southern end of the Sierra Nevada to begin its inexorable northward
journey toward the Aleutian Trench off Alaska's south coast. To our
east, deep sediments of sand washed into the sea by a river draining
westward from the mainland lie piled up precariously in a steep submarine canyon cutting down
through the continental shelf toward the abyssal plain. The shock waves reach the canyon and
an enormous mass of sand breaks loose and is sent hurtling down the canyon like an express
train into the abyssal darkness. At the end of Its toboggan ride down the canyon, this turbidity
current of sand spills out before our wondering eyes and settles tntQ a huge layer of sand
hundreds of feet deep. We have just witnessed the deposition of the sand that will later harden
to form the Vaqueros Sandstone in which the tafoni here at El Corte de Madera O.S.P. will
eventually develop.
But how did it get all the way up here and how did these caves form?
Hitching a ride on the San Andreas Express. the Vaqueros Sandstone has been moving our way
at the rate of about I i/2-2"/year. Earlier in its journey it was buried under younger sediments
and the slow process of dewatering and consolidation began....sand began to compress and
cement into sandstone. Evidently there was a considerable amount of dissolved calcium
carbonate present in the waterlogged sand, possibly derived from the calcareous (composed of
calcium carbonate or calcite) shells of microscopic marine animals who lived their lives in the
warm surface layer of the subtropical sea. Upon death their tiny shells sank down to the sea
floor and became part of the sediment. Regardless of the source, the calcareous cement that
binds the Vaqueros Sandstone is a critical component in the formation of our tafoni structures.
Also in the sandstone we find large, hard. nearly spherical "cannonball- structures and long
"fossil tree trunk- structures made of the same hard material. Neither cannonballs nor fossil
tree trunks, these structures are called concretions and they are formed by the same, but more
localized and concentrated, process that cemented the sandstone. Concretions usually have a
tiny bit of"seed- material in the center around which the concretions grow by successive layers
of mineral deposition. The cannonball concretions here probably have a tiny bit of shell or a
small crystal of calcite in their centers that served as a catalyst for concretion growth. The
concretions formed in the sandstone while it was still deep under the sea and saturated with
salt water. The linear concretions probably formed horizontally along poorly developed bedding
planes. A few million years ago, as the Vaqueros Sandstone approached our area, the seafloor
was pushed up and folded by movements associated with the San Andreas fault system to form
the Santa Cruz Mountains. Subsequent erosion of the surrounding landscape has exposed
these resistant rocks to the climatic conditions that have allowed the tafoni to form. The
following diagrams help to explain the process.
HOW TAFONI STRUCTURES FO
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Concretions
During winter rains,slightly acidified water soaks deep into the During our dry summer season,water is drawn to the
porous sandstone and dissotves some of the calcite cement as surface by evaporation on the surface and capillary action. As
it seeps through the rock. the water evaporates it redeposits posits the calcite in the outer foot
or so of rock. Over time the outer surface of the rock becomes
strengthened to form a resiliatmi duricrust .vhi;a the int ricr of
the rock is progressively weakened.
Once the duricrust is broken,such as when a
large concretion breaks away,the weakened
Running Water interior is exposed to the various forces of
erosion and is easily eaten away.
Wind-driven
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Wind 3 �>
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\ Gravity
s, Duricrust
Road Moro About IL...
"Cannonball" To team more about
Weakened Concretion these formations,read
Interior Sandstone Caves
(ratont)in the Central
Tafoni Santa Cruz Mountains,
As this process of cavernous San Mateo Counry,by
Arthur Grantz,C3lilomia
weathering continues,the Cylindrical Gedoov,March 1976.
cavities or tatonlgrow larger. "Tree Trunk'
Concretion
The fascinating and dilicate honeycomb structures that cover the walls of the tafoni in
places are known as,fretworks, stone Iace, or stone lattice. They are formed by the same
processes that formed the larger tafoni, but are confined to the weakened interior sandstone
and are on a much smaller scaie. Their beautiful patterns are the result of differential
weathering of inconsistantly cemented zones of harder and softer sandstone.
So why are tafonl structures so special?
Tafoni structures are not common. Very special conditions are necessary for tafoni to form.
First, the host rock needs to be fairly massive, with little or no bedding or fracture
planes....otherwise the rock will break and crumble along these surfaces before it ever gets a
chance to form duricrust or deep cavities in the host rock. Also, there must be distinct dry
and wet seasons so that the duricrust can form. Without the formation of duricrust there
would be no formation of a weakened interior and erosion would eat away at the rock evenly
and no tafoni would form. It takes hundreds of years for tafont to form. They, and the very
delicate fretworks, are fragile and easily destroyed.
What can I do to help preserve them?
If you ever get the chance to show other people these wonderful caves, teach them about
how they were formed and how delicate and special they are. Understanding and
admiration are the best hope these caves have for survival. Spread the word.
}ter
Muriel 1. King
3155 D
rywood La. # B
San Jose CA 95132-1224
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: November 22, 1995
SUBJECT: FYI
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®netcom.com is
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
November 13, 1995
Letter also sent to:
Senator Alfred Alquist; Assemblymembers
Honorable Zoe Lofgren Jim Cunneen and Dominic Cortese
Member, United States Congress
118 Cannon
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congresswoman Lofgren:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District owns and manages the historic Picchetti Ranch,
a working historic winery facility, as part of its Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. The District has
applied to the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission for a grant to restore the Homestead
House. This is the oldest structure on the site, and is listed on the Santa Clara County Heritage Resource
Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. I'd like to ask for your help in ensuring that
funding for this project is made available from the Commission.
The Homestead House was built by Italian immigrants in the early 1880s. The entire ranch is one of
the few remaining historically significant wineries in the Santa Clara Valley. The District would like to
stabilize and restore the structure to the period of its original construction, stopping the deterioration and
then rehabilitating the building. The District has a long-term plan for complete restoration of the Picchetti
Ranch, and has already finished restoring a number of important historical buildings on the site. Grants
have been received in the past from the Commission and the State Office of Historic Preservation toward
the District's long-term restoration efforts.
It would be very helpful if you wrote a letter directly to Mr. Paul Bernal, Chairperson of the Santa
Clara County Historical Heritage Commission, endorsing award of this grant to the District. Write to Mr.
Bernal at 70 West Hedding Street, 1 Oth Floor, San Jose, CA 95110. Attached is a sample letter of
support that you may wish to use as a guide in preparing your letter. It would be most useful if your letter
was received by the Commission as soon as possible. We would also appreciate it if you provided our
office with a copy.
Thank you for your continuing support of the District and it's regional open space and recreation
programs.
Sincerely,
Pete Siemens
President, Board of Directors
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
S A M P L E L E T T E R 0 F S U P P 0 R T
November 13, 1995
Paul Bernal, Chairperson
Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission
70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
Dear Mr. Bernal:
I would like to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District's application for a Historical Project Funding grant to restore the Homestead House at the
historic Picchetti Ranch, on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
Picchetti Ranch is an excellent example of the type of family-operated ranch and winery
that was prevalent in Santa Clara Valley at the turn of the century. It is listed in the Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. Restoration of
the Homestead House, the oldest structure on the site, is vital to the preservation of this valuable
historical resource for use by present and future generations. The District has a long-term plan for
complete restoration of the Picchetti Ranch, and to date has completed restoration of a number of
important historical buildings on the site,utilizing prior grants from the Commission and the State
Office of Historic Preservation.
I believe this proposal is ideal for the Historical Project Grant program. It will encourage
the recognition and appreciation of a unique historical resource in Santa Clara County. It is my
hope that the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission will support this effort and
fund this project.
Sincerely,
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November 10, 1995 FAX(415)595 2044
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mr. Britton:
On behalf of our Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your informative presentation on the
activities of the Open Space District. The Commission and staff enjoyed viewing the slides and hearing
about the opportunities available for enjoyment of Midpeninsula open space lands. Thank you, too, for
answering questions about the future of the District, and the relationship of the district to other agencies.
Let me express our best wishes to you and your organization as you continue to preserve the lands which
make the Peninsula such a special place!
Sincerely,, 3
Michael P. Lau9 hlin
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Associate Planner
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
November 9, 1995
Autumn Arias
Executive Director
Local Agency Formation Commission
Santa Clara County Government Center, East Wing
70 West Hedding Street
San lose, CA 95110
Subject: Proposed Annexation - Midpeninsula Preserves 1995 - Skyline Area
Dear Autumn:
Enclosed are six (6) certified copies of the District Board's resolution 95-39 completing the
subject annexation entitled Midpeninsula Preserves 1995 - Skyline Area. Also enclosed is a
check for $1,950 payable to the State Board of Equalization for the District's fees in this
matter.
As we have agreed in past annexations in San Mateo County, I would appreciate it if the
final document could be produced in duplicate original and recorded in both counties
simultaneously in order to expedite tax cancellation.
It has been a pleasure working with'you on this transaction.
Sincerely
Y,
q4
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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William Davis, Executive Officer
San Mateo County LAFCO
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
ASSEMBLY
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
K. Jacqueline Speier
Representing
San Mateo County
November 6, 1995
Mr. Keith Steinhart, Project officer
Local Services Section
Dept. of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-001
RE: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District old Page Mill Road
Trail Acquisition Grant
Dear Mr. Steinhart:
I would like to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District's Habitat Conservation Fund grant
application for the old Page Mill Road Trail Acquisition Project.
The Habitat Conservation Fund matching grant will help the
District acquire approximately 26 acres on Alpine Road adjacent to
the District's 1,612-acre Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The
acquisition will allow the completion of a trail on the historic
Page Mill Road alignment and will ultimately provide for a trail
connection from Skyline Ridge to Portola State Park. The project
is consistent with the District's goal of preserving a regional
greenbelt of open space lands, linking District lands with state,
county, and local parklands. It is also consistent with the San
Mateo County Trails Plan which lists Old Page Mill Road as a
proposed trail connecting Skyline Ridge with Portola State Park.
The completion of a trail on the historic Page Mill Road will
provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the public.
The matching grant being sought is an excellent example of
leveraging the District's existing revenue with additional
funding, to provide the public with the best possible services in
the most cost-effective manner. I urge you to ensure that the
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District receive funding for the
Old Page Mill Road Trail Acquisition Project.
Since 1
AC IE SPEIE
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Assemblywoman
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State Capitol 220 South Spruce Avenue,Suite 101
Sacramento,CA 94249-0001cau M South San Francisco,CA 94080
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, OPEN SPACE & CULTURAL SERVICES
July 25, 1995
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TQ rails committee
FRO St ve Petterle, Open Space and Park Planner
SUBJE Bi ycle Access on Single Track Trails-Survey Results and Discussion
Several months ago,the Marin County Open Space District embarked upon a comparison
survey of bicycle use and regulations within other public jurisdictions. This survey was
the outcome of a Board directive to the Ad-Hoc Citizens Committee for Open Space Bike
Use which was disbanded in June 1994. Part of the Committee charge,as approved by the
Board in July 1993,was to:
Advise the Open Space District Board,Parks Open Space and Cultural Commission
and County Trails Committee on successful and unsuccessful bike-accessible single-
track trailson other public
iib elands together with a det
ermination acto that created
p 8 off
actors eared
this success(note:success must be defined as success in the eyes of the public land
managing agency as well as the public users.)
When the committee was dissolved, this charge was shifted to the Trails Committee and,
subsequently, to District staff.
In order to meet this challenge,staff,in cooperation with the Trails Committee,developed a
list of 19 questions for review and discussion with managers of public lands. This list was
pared down to 7 key questions, with ample opportunity for improvisation, when
necessary. A copy of these questions is attached as Exhibit"A." In conjunction with
development of questions, staff also solicited suggestions regarding appropriate agencies
and personnel to contact. Lands in an urban context similar to the Open Space District were
preferred; however, all suggestions were pursued. Representatives from bicycle
organizations, as well as hiking and horseback riding organizations,offered input. A list
of public agencies contacted is attached as Exhibit`T."
With assistance from the Trails Committee,staff conducted"in person"interviews of
representatives from local agencies,including
• California Department of Parks, Marin Division;
• Marin Municipal Water District; and
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Detailed summaries of these interviews,together with support information,are included as
Exhibits"C,""D"and"E." In addition, 24 phone interviews were conducted with
agencies throughout California and in Colorado,Utah and New Jersey. Summaries of
these interviews are attached as Exhibit"F."
Administration - Room 417 -Marin County Civic Center - 3501 Civic Center Drive - San Rafael,CA 94903
(415)499-6387 - Fax (415)499-3795
Field Office • (415)499-6405 - Fax(415)499-7192
TDD (415)499-6368
Fin ►s _
Success, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. The term is subjective. For the purpose
of this study, single-track bicycle trails were considered successful when land managers
were satisfied with:
• compliance to regulations;
• level of user conflict; and,
• accident rates.
Based on these criteria, we were able to find successes as well as failures. In addition,we
were able to glean significant"mountain bicycles on public lands"related information.
Clearly, there are success stories regarding mountain bicycle access on single-track trails.
Specifically, successes were reported by both Conejo Open Space Conservation Authority
1 s near Thousand Oaks California, Colorado State Parks. Other facilities, such as
a, an
Auburn and Folsom State Recreation Areas near Sacramento, and Annadel State Park in
Sonoma,reported complete failures after providing single-track trail opportunities to
bicyclists for many years. Recent efforts to accommodate bicycles on single-track trails at
Watchung Reservation in Union County, New Jersey, also have been unsuccessful.
This dichotomy with regard to mountain bicycle access is not unusual. Locally,East Bay
Municipal Utilities District has elected not to permit bicycles on its land due to the intensive
recreational aspect of their presence. In contrast, Sonoma County Parks currently has
chosen to regulate only speed.. The Bureau of Land Management,which administers 1.6
million acres near Moab,Utah,permits mostly unrestricted bicycle and motorcycle access
throughout their land, while the.adjacent Arches National Park discourages any type of
bicycle use.
Regardless of regulations,managers overwhelmingly indicated that a disproportionate
amount of staff time--at both field and administrative levels--was dedicated to the mountain
bicycle issue. Orange County Parks,for example,contacted all 180 bicycle and tack shops
within their jurisdiction, supplying them with general information and a laminated map of
parks. Rangers at Whiting Ranch Park in Orange County,where bicyclists represent 75%
of all trail users,reported spending most of their time responding to bicycle-related matters.
Marin Municipal Water District,East Bay Regional Parks District,Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District,and state parks report that a significant portion of staff time is
dedicated to dispensing public information and enforcing regulations.
Discussion
The mountain bicycle phenomenon is representative of a larger and more critical national
issue in which limited natural resources are facing impacts from an increasing demand for
outdoor recreation. In this struggle,recreation is most commonly viewed as the villain;
however,resource protection cannot be viewed as removed and independent from the
human element There must be balance between the two.
In this regard,every agency which manages public lands must carefully examine their
perspective concerning recreation and resource management. When Marin County Open
Space District was founded in 1972,it was charged to preserve and protect community
separators and environmentally sensitive areas from development A resource management
orientation was clearly defined At the same time,however,the District recognized that
public use of lands acquired for preservation would be desirable from a community
standpoint Providing for use while ensuring preservation of open space resources was the
motive for development of the District's Management Policies in 1974,which limited
public use on open space lands to activities which had"no impact or a minimal impact on
the natural environment." And so it has been ever since.
Not all agencies are resource-oriented, however. Within the confines of this study,
agencies which were inclined toward recreation generally experienced greater success with
regard to mountain bicycle access. In discussion with these agencies,even though impacts
from mountain bicycles were relatively constant,attitudes were significantly different.
Sp;dfically. where mountain bicycle access on single-track trails was considered
successful.the agency responsible expected and accepted intensive recreational use of they
lands, Where there were failures,the responsible agency was not committed to intensive
recreation on its lands-for one or both of the following reasons:
• resource protection was viewed as paramount and any activity which interfered with
this primary purpose was viewed as inappropriate or incompatible;
• funding to effectively manage recreation was not available.
Given this background,it is likely that the District could develop a successful single-track
bicycle access program Modded:
• it anticipates and accepts a more intensive recreational component in the ongoing
management of its lands,together with a continued user conflict,an increased level
of potential for resource degradation,and more accidents,together with greater
possible exposure to liability;And
• it funds personnel, supplies and equipment necessary for public outreach and
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enforcement/emergency response to bicycle-related matters;And• there is community-wide support for a change in perspective which modifies
current District objectives from a resource orientation to one of combined resource
and recreation management.
In the past,the intention of the Board has been consistent with respect to a resource
management priority for the District. Likewise,local community efforts to acquire open
pace have been motivated more from a desire to serve and protect the land rather than to
rovide recreational opportunities. Although mountain bicycle access onto single-track
trails appears to be successful under conditions and within agencies where a recreation-
related mandate dominates permitting such activities would require a significant change in
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the District's historical orientation toward resource management. The District might expect
similar success through modification f i o is land use policies,inconjunction with n
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of staff and an increase in budget allocations,provided the commuity-at-large endorses a
more intensive recreational use of open space lands.
This item is clearly a policy determination. Bicycle access on single-track trails is not
consistent with current policy. Whether policy should be modified to accommodate
increased recreation is a question which the Board,with input from the Commission and
the Trails Committee,will continue to determine.
Attachments
Rqgional C en Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
To: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
From: Michael C. Wiliams, Real Property Representative
Subject : Status of "Lease Agreement Historic Picchetti Winery" ,
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Date : November 20, 1995
This is a status report on the District' s monitoring of the
Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Historic Picchetti Winery
dated May 10, 1995 . In compliance with Paragraph 3 of said Lease
Agreement, the Stortzes have completed the following historic
renovations to the District' s satisfaction:
1) Porch Repairs to the Main House - Deadline for Completion
June 1 1995 . The final building inspection was signed on May
21, 1995 by a Santa Clara County building inspector.
2) Metal Drain Cover Installation to Fermentation Barn -
Deadline for Completion August 1, 1995 . The Stortzes notified
the District that the drain cover installation work was complete
on July 28, 1995 . District staff inspected, and verified the
work on August 4 , 1995 .
3) Replace Windows and Battens to the Garage Exterior -
Deadline for Completion November 1, 1995 . The Stortzes notified
the District that the window and batten work was complete on
October 31, 1995 . I inspected and verified the work was complete
on November 2 , 1995 . The Stortz agreed that future notifications
would be delivered to the District in a more timely manner.
The next improvement deadline is June 1, 1996 . The Stortzes have
started prepping and painting of the main house . The color is a
muted mustard yellow with white trim. Should we be discussing
paint colors with the Stortzes? No paint colors were specified
in the Lease Agreement .
The District approved the Site Plan on October 25, 1995 except
that Premises lighting has not been installed by the October 1,
1995 deadline . Because lighting deadline has passed, the
Stortzes have been informed that they are to hold no evening
events utilizing the public parking area. Operations field staff
has been informed of this fact . The October 1, 1995 deadline is
complicated by the fact that the Lease states that the Stortz
direct, out of pocket expenses for the lighting installation
shall not exceed $2, 000 . 00 . The Stortzes are awaiting direction,
and a commitment from the District regarding the District
financial participation in the lighting project, which is
I Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:41 5-091-1200 - FAX:41 5-091-0485 - E-mail: tnrosdOanetcornxom e
Bomd of 0ite,tors Fete Sivnwii,,Mary C. Davey, teeny I len�haw,David T.Smernotf, Nonette Hanko,Bet4y Crowder,Will)de Wit
Genera!nimigeri I.0raig Britton
expected to cost well over $2, 000 . 00 . We will be working on
further clarification with the Stortz' s on this matter. All
other improvements identified in the site plan improvements are
to be completed by December 1, 1996 .
The Stortzes prepared a grant application to the County of Santa
Clara Historical Heritage Commission for funding to complete the
Homestead House restoration. The District was named as the
applicant because a private party cannot apply. Planner, Judy
Law worked with the Stortzes to meet the November 15, 1995
application deadline . We will not know if the grant application
is successful until the Spring of 1996 . Based on paragraph 3 (ii)
of the Second Lease Amendment, the Stortzes may receive credit
against their maximum $15, 000 . 00 out-of-pocket cost repair
obligations for the Homestead House restoration from any funding
received as a result of this grant application.
Over the next few months, Judy will also be working with Ron
Stortz and Frederic Knapp, an architect with Page and Turnbull,
to prepare engineering and architectural plans and specifications
for foundation and structural strengthening of the Homestead
house . This work will be funded by grant monies previously
awarded to the District by the County of Santa Clara Historical
Heritage Commission.
cc: Board of Directors, MROSD
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Annette Coleman, Area Superintendent
Randy Anderson, Senior Planner
Judy Law, Planner
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| Claims No. 95-20
. mhsebng95-2G
Dote Nov. 2$. 1995
Revised
K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8397 219.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
/ 8398 172.24 All Laser Service Computer Cartridge Refill Service
8399 21 .57 American Welding Supply Field Supplies
8400 401.06 AT8/ T Telephone Service
8401 3'255.00 Curtis Becker Construction Bean House Repairs
8402 180.00 B|anning & Baker Associates, Inc. Subscription Renewal
� 8403 186.46 Bowerman Electric Electrical Work
� 8404 115.56 Breon, O'Donnell, K4iUar ' Brown O& Dennis Legal Services
8405 144.22 L. Craig Britton Reinnburmernont'-Conference and Local
Business Meeting Expense
8406 158.14 =1 L. Craig Britton Reirnburaernent-G rant House Items
� 8407 1821.67 Lee Buffington County Tax Collector Property Taxes--Big Dipper Ranch
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8408 143.90 Cabe|a'o Inc. Uniform Expense
8408 284.62 California Water Service Company Water Service
8410 230.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
0411 23.47 *2 Carolina Biological Supply Company Field Supplies
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8412 185.76 CkmMk`aAuto Pmrto/Mach|nmShup Vehicle Parts
8413 119.00 Council on Education inManagement Subscription Renewal
8414 38.09 Custom Color Laboratory Color Prints
8415 54.38 The Dark Room Prints
8418 117.30 Mary de Bemuvierea Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense �
8417 253.36 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--Conference Expense �
8418 65'00 John Escobar Reirnbunsernont--Members hip Dues
� 0419 721.85 Fm,rwUm Communications Vehicle Equipment
8420 53.50 Fodwx Express Mail �
� 8421 124.40 Jean Fiddmo Reimbursement--Conference
8422 503.62 Foster Brothers Locks �
8423 152.46 Gardan|and Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs
� 8424 40.66 (3 @ K Services Towel Son/ice
8425 1.012.85 Harkins Sign Company Field Signs
8426 37.48 Honda Peninsula Vehicle Parts
8427 447.71 HysterSa|es Company Tractor Rental and Repair
8428 431.04 Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. Grant Cabin Supplies and Paint
8429 289.30 yCinko,s Copies--Newsletter
8430 6'037.31 Dennis Kobzm 0k Associates, Inc. Consulting Services
8431 30.49 Lab Safety Supply Signs
8432 10.83 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
0433 652'72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Maintenance Agreement
8434 285.58 Judy Law Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense, Grant
Cabin Artifacts and Conference Expense
8435 235.00 Los Altos [Sarbobm DunnpmterRen/a| �
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8438 70.80 Julie McCullough Reimbursement--Conference Expense
8437 3'500'07 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Services
8438 90'00 Norman Y. Mimmta Tribute Dinner Raaarvodonm-P. Siemens and C. Britton
8439 405.94 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Services
*1 Urgent Check Issued Novernber13, 1985
°2 Urgent Check Issued Nm*ennber9, 1095 �
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Claims No. 95-20
| ' Meeting 95-26
Date: Nov. 29. 1995
Revised
K8|DpEN|NGUL4REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
� # Amount Name Description
�
8440 31.93 National Trust For Historic Preservation Resource Document
8441 327.08 Office Depot Office Supplies
8442 730.21 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies �
8443 1.394.14 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
8444 510.89 Pella Sales Company Window Partm-SmithHouse
8445 8.13 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Equipment Sales Tax
8448 18.49 Precision Engravers Name Tag Engraving
8447 2.280.07 Quicksilver Printing Business Cards and Envelopes
8448 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
� 8448 217.71 Reed & Greharn, Inc. Road Repairs
� 8450 341.79 Rich's Tire Service Vehicle Tires
�
8451 2784.83 Hoy'o Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance,
� 8452 1.950.00 R & RDesigners Smith House Repairs
8453 80'81 Rums Enterprises, Inc. Sign Decals
� 8454 72.25 Safety K|een Solvent Tank Service �
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8455 508.81 San Jose Mercury News Adverdoernent--Gky|inm Area Annexation
� 8456 2758.25 800fimsBmnk 1988 Note Paying Agent Fee
8457 1537.88 °3 SoefirotBonh 1980Note Paying Agent Fee
� 8458 7'540.00 E.R. Sheehan Consulting and Equipment Rental �
8459 3114.29 Signs of The Tlnmoa Field Signs
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8460 3.133.60 George Sipe| Reimbursement--Resource Document
and November Consulting Services �
8401 7'60 Smith Equipment Field Equipment Parts �
8462 12.78 State Board ofEqualization Diesel Fuel Tax
8483 49.46 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
8464 147.04 S & VV Equipment Co. Fire Pumper Parts �
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8465 587.23 Teoter & Etc. Signs
8466 10.75 TnrnDnwon25moo K4#rmmnU 8k Maser Legal Services
8467 4.448.70 Town of Los Gatos Consulting Services
8468 66.00 VaUen Safety Supply Company Field Safety Supplies �
8469 540.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Report Updates
8470 28.77 The Workingman's Ernpm6urn Uniform Expense
8471 139.55 `fardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs �
8472 204.70 Communications & Control, inc' Utilities
8473 135.62 KmtheHonmon Reimburse Tenant for Septic Work
8474 4'000.08 Nmvanmnm Industries Winter Open Space News N8mUinQ
8475 5'495.00 Porto|a Pork Heights Property Owners Assoc. Road K8o|ntonanpa �
8476 2.132.00 San Mateo County Parks and Recreation District's Share of Voters Survey
8477 73.16 DavidTop|oy Reimbursement--Resource Document
8478 541.81 Petty Cash Docent and Volunteer Em�anaem Grant
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House and Nature Center Supplies,
Local Meeting Expense, Field and
Office Expense and Membership Dues
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� TOTAL 70375.55
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� 3UmgontChwck Issued November 8, 1995 �
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