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Home My Public Portal About19960214 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 96-04 I Reglo , r C en Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-04 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California February 14, 1996 (6:30) ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS .............. CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 P.M. At 7:30 P.M., the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting, and at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference With Real Property Negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 a. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Number: 537- 03-013; 537-03-062; 537-04-042; 537-05-010, -014 and -015 Negotiating Parties: Kang Ming Ho and Charles Bedolla Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment. b. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's parcel Number: 537- 04-002, -004, 537-03-060, -067 and 537-05-012 Ney-otiatin Parties:arties: James G. Snell, in trust and Charles Bedolla Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment. 2. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) Initiation of Liti ag tion - One case 3. Labor Negotiation - Government Code Section 54957.6 I Agency Negotiator: Craig Britton or designated Board member Unrepresented Employee: Susan Schectman, District Legal Counsel 330 Distel Circle + Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com (D Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Nanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig;Britton Meeting 96-04 Page 2 (7:30) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- N. Hanko APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 24, 1996 (Consent Item) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Annual Informational Report on District's Staff Bike Patrol Program -- A. Coleman 2. Adoption of Resolution Opposing State Proposition 197 on the March Ballot -- M. Smith Resolution Opposing Proposition 197 on the March 26, 1996 Ballot 3. Approval of Continuation of the Cattail Management Program at Alpine Pond Involving Burning and Use of Herbicides and Determination that the Program is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Based on the Findings in the Report -- R. Anderson (7:55) 4. Tentative Adoption of Five-Year Planning Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities -- G. Sipel (8:20) 5. Tentative Adoption of Preliminary 1996-1997 Action Plan for Open Space Planning and Operation Programs -- C. Britton 6. Approval of Authorized Signatories for District Accounts at Santa Clara County and First Interstate Bank and Authorized Signatories for Safe Deposit Boxes -- J. Fiddes Resolution Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County Accounts Resolution Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Resolution Authorizing Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Resolution Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Meeting 96-04 Page 3 (9:00) 7. Continued Discussion - Board Meeting Procedures; Board-Staff Working Guidelines -- C. Britton (9:15) 8. Approval of Settlement Agreement with Public Employees' Retirement System in the Matter of PERS vs Grench and the District Regarding Retirement Benefits and Authorize the Allocation of $41,551 from the District's PERS Surplus Asset Account -- S. Schectman (9:20) 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 mgy request under oral communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Administration and Budget Committee will be meet on Tuesday, February 20, 1996 at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at 5:30 P.M. and Tuesday, March 5, 1996 at 5:00 P.M. at the District's office to continue its review of the District's proposed budget for the 1996-1997 fiscal year. E ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF So— President Acknovledge/Respond Director Acknovledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond X _ Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Respoa as for board Consideration per ]anuary 15, 1996 Saard Direcriv (a) No Response Necessary Board of Directors Mid Peninsula Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA. 94022 Dear Board Members, I am writing to express my sincere thanks to the District for increasing the number of trails for dogs. Given the amount of trail access that other "special" users already enjoy (such as the equestrians or mountain bikers), I think that this District has made a good move towards providing a better balance of public service to all of the district's tax paying constituents. I also want to add that I hope that the board will also follow through on the dog committee's original recommendation and improve dog access at Windy Hill. Please notify me when the district will be holding a public meeting on that subject Sincerely, Chris Kilcoin 3865 Page Mill Road Los Altos Hills, CA. 94022 CC: Peninsula Access for Dogs 809B Cuesta Dr. Box 196 Mountain View, CA. 94040 i Regional Open Spac 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF February 15, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Ms. Chris Kilcoin 3865 Page Mill Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Dear Ms. Kilcoin: Thank you for your letter of January 15, 1996 expressing your appreciation for additional dog access, and encouraging expansion of access at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The Board reviewed your letter at our Regular Meeting last night. The Board has asked its Use and Management Committee to re-examine the issue of access at Windy Hill, We anticipate that this issue will be agendized by the Committee within the next few months. Your letter has been forwarded to the Committee and your name has been added to the list of persons to be notified when a meeting is scheduled on this subject. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors II I 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 I °SPONSE ACTLON PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknovledge/Respond =--�L--i— Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response fox Board Consideration per January 19, 1996 Board Direetive(s) No Response Necessary Board of Directors MROSD 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 During the Workshop last Saturday in the discussion of the word "allow" in the written policy there were many pro and cons and alternate words mentioned. Consider the usage of the word allow when it comes to ownership. One might allow neighbor children to use his or her swimming pool. One might allow friends to use his or her tennis court.The word allow in these cases denotes ownership by the one allowing the other to use. In the same vein is the word permit. Let us consider who owns the land of MROSD. It is the public, through their taxes. The Board of Directors are elected by the public to administer the land. Therefore, the words allow and permit do not pertain to your authority. Nor does provide or welcome fit the catagory. The word encourage seems to me at this point the most appropriate. Encourage means to help, assist, lend a hand, even promote, support and sustain the public in the use of their own land I offer this for your consideration in future meetings on the future course of action. Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. 1094 Highland Circle Los Altos, CA 94024 I I I I I I I Regional Open Spaq MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF February 15, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. 1094 Highland Circle Los Altos, CA 94024 Dear Harry: Thank you for the suggestions made in your letter of January 19, 1996. The Board considered your letter at its meeting last night. Your suggestion to replace the phrase "allow for public access" with " encourage public access" will be forwarded to staff for their work on developing alternative wording for consideration at the next public workshop, to be scheduled within the next two to three months. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®netcom.com &? Board of Directors:Pete Siemens Ma C.Dave Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko Y. Bets Crowder Wim Wi Mary Y de t General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond .. Draft Response Attached Richard Rawson Scatf to be Directed to Prepare Draft Barbara Eggleston Response fnr Doard Consideration pat Board Direetive(s) 141 Kit Carson Court No Response Necessary Santa Clara, CA 95050-6615 1996 January 28 Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Greetings: We were alarmed this morning when we read in the San Jose Mercury News about your meeting yesterday. We are appalled to learn that the District's board is seeking to dilute its quoted policy provision, The district will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space land, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. In particular, we feel that the District must not proceed to develop its lands as if they were urban parks, where people walk a few dozen feet from their parked cars to the tables and barbecues, eat their picnic lunches, and play ball and boom boxes competitively. The article quoted a draft statement"that sought to accommodate all of the concerns about balancing the use of the lands", To acquire and protect open space land in perpetuity; preserve and restore the integrity of natural resources; and provide opportunities for public enjoyment and education consistent with ecological values. We are not clear whether this statement substitutes one-for-one in place of the first-quoted statement; apparently it does not. But we note that it has deleted expressing proper care of open space land, and no longer mentions public access appropriate to the nature of the land. How can these concerns be"balanced" in a draft statement that omits to mention them? We have been donating funds to the district for several years now, but intend to stop if the district abandons its dedication to preserving the essential characters of its open spaces. I Regards, i i i Richard Ra Barbara Eggleston Regional Open Spa( 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE February 15, 1996 PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Richard Rawson Barbara Eggleston 141 Kit Carson Court Santa Clara, CA 95050-6615 Dear Mr. Rawson and Ms. Eggleston: Thank you for your letter of January 28, 1996 regarding the District's Regional Open Space Plan Workshop. The Board reviewed your letter at its Regular Meeting last night. We are sorry you were alarmed by the article in the San Jose Mercury News. I can assure you that the Board does not intend to change the meaning of its Basic Policies; only to clarify and confirm them. The Basic Policy document has not been reviewed since 1980 and there are a number of clauses that are out of date, or have been found to need clarification. It is unfortunate that you were unable to attend the workshop on January 27th, as I am sure your concerns would have been allayed. We will add your names to the list of persons to be notified of further workshops or meetings on the current policy review and plan formulation process. The next workshop is anticipated to be scheduled within two to three months. Thank support. our you for su rt. Y Y Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors I I 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 i General Manager:L.Craig Britton i SPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF and President Acknovledge/Respond Director Acknovledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Board Directives) No Response Necessary January 30, 1996 Honorable Ms. Nonette Hanko Chair, Board of Directors Midpeninsuia Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94ffn-1404 Dear Ms. Hanko, The enclosed check represents my annual" thank you" to the District for all the good work that you do for us" congestion impaired " Santa Clara County folks. However it is with some disappointment that I read where 90% of your tax income is now used for existing property maintenance and only 10 % for property acquisition. While this was, perhaps, inevitable, I am sorry to see it since our ever-increasing Valley population will require even more natural open space to have any reasonable chance for quality of life. Nevertheless, I'd be two-faced if I did not admit that the developed trails at San Antonio have, in fact,been the source of eat pleasure for me. San Antonio:what a glorious jewel in Mid peninsula's �' P � l p open space tiara. Thank you. Sincerel y, c David Scholz 1548 Klamath Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 I I I I I I I I Regional Open Spa February 15, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. David Scholz DRAFT RESPONSE 1548 Klamath Drive PREPARED BY STAFF Sunnyvale, CA 94087 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Dear Mr. Scholz: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation to the District. Your commitment to open space preservation and the District's programs is very much appreciated. Donations such as yours demonstrate the cooperative effort that is necessary if we are to accomplish our goal of securing and maintaining a continuous greenbelt. You can be sure that your donation will be put to good use and will help to protect open space and wildlife and natural habitats, and to enhance the positive experience and quality of life of all visitors to the District's public open space lands. In your letter, you note your disappointment that 90% of our tax revenue is used for maintenance, operations, and staff resources, rather than for acquisition. What the newspaper article didn't point out is that for some time now, all significant acquisitions have been financed, rather than being paid for directly with tax revenues. The 90% includes debt service for financing that was used in past years to pay for acquisitions. In fact, about 50% of our annual tax revenue goes to debt service, and the rest to maintenance, operations, and staff resources. As you point out, it was inevitable that the more land the District acquires, the higher the cost of managing that land, and that is indeed the case today. I should point out that the District is limited by statute in the amount of debt it can incur - an amount equal to five ears of anticipated tax revenues which is a current total of about $50 million. At q Y P this point, the District has essentially reached that debt limit. Therefore, until we can significantly pay w e in a position to finance additional significant acquisitions. I can assure you that down that debt, we not t p g q the District remains extremely interested in continuing to acquire open space lands, while at the same time providing for proper stewardship, maintenance, and protection of the land, along with access for low- intensity public recreational use. Again, thank you for your contribution, and your dedication to help preserve open space in the midpeninsula area. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors i i NH/mcs i cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit I General Manager:L.Craig Britton 7 ERNEST F BARTER January 30, 1996 18971 FERNBROOK CT SARATOGA CA 95070 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Ras ponsa for Board Consideration per MR PETE SIEMENS PRES, BOARD OF DIR Board Direc tive(s) NIDDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE No Response Necessary 330 DISTEL CR LOS ALTOS CA 94022-1404 Dear Mr. Siemens: Reference my letter of October 31, 1995, protesting the exclusion of Radio Controlled Model Gliders from the Russian Ridge Open Space preserve. And your response dated December 1 st stating that the concern of the Board was the " protection of the skies " for the Raptors, I'd like to respond; It should be noted that my response is tempered with the fact that the San Jose Mercury News published an article on January 28th " OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CONSIDERS BEING MORE PEOPLE-ORIENTED " and I am encouraged by the tone of this article. I understand the need to be " consistent with ecological values " and not cause damage to the land and avoid endangered species. This should be a given. What I'd like to convey to the Board is, that our hobby is about as " clean " a hobby as you can find. Other than to gain access, we do not use the trails, we do not leave tire tracks, hoof prints nor droppings, and all we do is part air molecules with our sailplanes. As to protecting the skies above the Preserve for the Raptors, It is my heartfelt opinion that our gliders do not in any way intimidate, harass, displace or in any way disturb the Raptors of the Preserve. On the contrary, we often share the skies with Raptors, and on many occasions fly in concert with these beautiful birds. I'd like to make a couple of points here. First; It is my understanding that when the Open Space Preserves were voted in, the public was told that they would share the land with nature, and not to be excluded from enjoying the land. Unless I'm mistaken these lands are not wilderness areas but merely land set aside for the enjoyment of the public, free from development. Is the intent here to share or exclude ? Second, And I'm not suggesting that this is " nature at it's finest " but as a retired Airline Captain, having flown transport aircraft all over the world for 32 years, I can tell you there are all sorts of Raptors that co-exist very nicely with monster jet airplanes at major airports everywhere. Many times, myself and my crew would be waiting for takeoff, engines screaming, and sit awestruck at the sight of a hawk hunting rabbits or whatever, several hundred feet in front of us. Any human I -2- would be deafened by this exposure to noise, and the jet blast that is coming, is powerful enough to blow over ground equipment, yet here's this hawk, quite at home thank you, sharing his Airport with us, looking for lunch between the runways. Please see my attachment, which is a collection of statements from glider pilots like myself, from around the world, who have first hand experience flying in the company of all different species of Raptors. The overall feeling of these folks is, that sharing airspace with these birds is a positive and enjoyable experience, for both the bird and the pilot. Please understand, we are not asking for an increase in flying activity, we only ask for an alternate site. As was discussed in my earlier letter, the wind conditions at Windy Hill only favor a North wind. Not wanting ( and not allowed by permit ) to overfly Skyline Blvd, as is required with a South wind, a more suitable site is needed. A very good site is found at Russian Ridge. This site is a few hundred yards West of the RRO1 gate and is approximately 1/2 mile Northwest of Borel Hill. It is this area that is requested as an alternate site to Windy Hill. Use of this site would not increase the usage of the Preserves, it would merely allow what is already granted, but in a safer manner, at a more suitable place. With the above conditions in mind, and the hope that the Board will become more people- oriented ( read people friendly? ), it is hoped that a reconsideration be made for the model glider community, and allow us to fly the Russian Ridge Preserve. Thank you, Sincerely, Ernest F Barter 408 973-8333 cc Mary Davey Betsy Crowder David Smernoff Harry Haeussler I I I I I ---------------------- - -- ATTACHMENT REFERENCE,FLIGHT IN THE COMPANY OF RAPTORS ERNEST F BARTER MR PETE SIEMENS PRES, BOARD OF DIR MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE 330 DISTEL CR LOS ALTOS CA 94022-1404 The following is a list of comments,obtained from the internet,responding to my request for data regarding flight with and in the company of Raptors. Reference was made to the exclusion of gliders from the Open Space preserve. These comments are reproduced in their entirety,without editing. In the process of down loading, some of the authors complete identity is lost: From the internet j RCSE J and compuserve modelnet. 1/llllllllll/lll// My experiences with raptors, red-tail's in particular have all been in the favor of the bird! My general observations are as follows: as long as you are above the bird,it will be very passive. If you're below or roughly at an equal altitude,you're all his! Normally they are fairly passive,but can be especially vicious/aggressive during the mating season. Very territorial. I can't say I've ever chased off a hawk from his airspace,even with a power plane. The only real concern I can express would be careless people tromping through their nests. The flying shouldn't be a problem. For'expert'help you might want to try some of the local nature societies,the zoo,or even some bio professors from one of the universities. Best of luck! John Duino jduino@netcom.com l/lllll/1/Il/lllll Maybe not expert,but...... I spend a lot of time on interstates in and around metro areas. These areas are full of hawks,vultures,etc. Not only that,but the area around Philadelphia airport,where I spend a lot of time,is full of plus pheasants,geese,ducks kestrels and all sorts of wildlife. I don't think a glider is going to traumatize a these s P P ,g 81 g g hawk if a Kenworth or a 747 won't. Terry Lisansky Give me a fast ship........ For I intend to go in harms way. lIllllllllllllllll!ll From: mre@arachnid.microweb.com(Erik Halberstadt) I'm not an expert. I do fly regularly in the prime raptor corridor at FourCorners in Marin.There have been counts as many as 500 raptors a day going through on their annual migration route. So far,I know of no incidents impacting their habits,with one exception: a lot more gopher activity when we are flying.The raptors don't seem to be influenced in anyway by our activity,in fact,they seem to enjoy the company.They can often be seen hovering in the middle of our flying areas,and will move aside temporarily if a plane enters their space. One of the guys at the slope is a bird specialist(veterinarian). I'll ask him if he has any expert knowledge on this next time I see him. Thermals! Erik llllllllllllllllll I'm not an expert but can report that I frequently fly with hawks, including peregrines and red tails. To date, I've never had a problem. In fact, I find that at higher altitudes,hawks tend to follow my glider. More likely than not, I follow them to thermals. As I fly a floater,the hawks have never been intimated. The Northern New Jersey Soaring Society flying out of Denville,NJ use a field that is adjacent to the highest concentration of hawks in Northern New Jersey. To the best of my knowledge,this has been an amicable coexistence. You might call the president, Steve Lucke at 201-335-7138. Perhaps he can lead you to an expert. Ernest, No expert help but they share the sky with us on most of the nice days at our field. Great tool to find the thermal<G> Bruce Davidson Louisville KY Member Louisville Area Soaring Society lllllll!llIl!lllll I saw your post on the airage.com list... While in South Africa I flewsome falcons. Any questions are welcome and I will try to answer them. Though I would like to add that I consider myself as a"beginner"and was still learning a lot about the sport of falconry(I flew for about one year)... Cameron Ninham I think the board has it backwards its us glider flyers that need to be protected from them birds! I've got a great video of a hawk chasing me all over the sky at bluff cove in So. Cal.The sucker stays right on my butt through loops rolls dives and every other kind of move. He even grabs me twice during our little slope tango. The birds got nothing to worry about from gliders they are way better flyers than we will ever be. Brian. No problem with hawks where I fly in La Verne,but out of curiosity I took some data from Peterson Guide to Hawks,etc and computed wing loadings for Red Tails. They come in at about 12 to 15 ounces/sq.ft. kinda heavy, but then they've got adaptive navigation,built in variometer, IR thermal sensors,etc,etc.!!!! If you do any thermal soaring,do you notice a loss of"lift"during Santa Ana's? I seem to lose airtime when they're blowing. lIllllllllllllll!l i Hawks(I don't know the variety)are very common at our desert flying field,and eagles occasionally show up. They seem mildly interested in the funny-looking brightly colored birds, some of which make sounds as if they've eaten too many beans and are continually releasing gas. They're not the least bit disturbed,and will often join us in the same thermal, sometimes showing off how much better they can fly than the balsa birds can. I had an eagle flying formation with my Telemaster one day. ...Keir 1/l/llllllllllllll No,almost none of the birds of prey species would be intimidated by a R/C sailplane. As a matter of fact we have done several"experiments"and discovered that flying RIC sailplanes on a ridge actually attracted several falcons and hawks. We knew of some nesting sites at unobtainable places down the ridge and the moment we would launch out gliders the falcons would rise into the air. It seemed as though,sometimes, the falcons(and hawks) would love to"show off' and display their air-superiority I also fly hang gliders(and full size sailplanes). Even hang gliders don't intimidate any of the raptors. As a matter of fact I can tell you of SEVERAL cross country attempts that I made with raptor flying arm length away from me for most part of the flight... (flights ranging from as little as 20 km to as much as 118 km...!!! ) See ya-if you have any specific questions please ask, I will be glad to answer. Cameron lJlllllll//1!!J!!l Mr. Barter, You might enjoy reading a book entitled"Wings For My Flight"written by Marcy Cottrell Houle and published by the Addison-Wesley Publishing Company,Inc. I too have flown with raptors on many occasions,both in New Mexico and here in Arkansas. They are a real pleasure to fly with and I am quite sure that they are pleased to fly along with me on most occasions. I am not so sure that the folks at the Russian Ridge preserve that wish you to fly elsewhere are doing it only to make your life more difficult. Peregrine falcons are extremely sensitive to intrusion of ANY kind in their territory during breeding season. -Nick Trubov JlllllllllllJllJll Aslo a partial quote from and article" SOARING IN AFRICA"by Jack Kuehn as published in the RCM magazine Dec. 94; E Barter "Next time out I acquainted myself with a high start[rubber band launch system]and picked up my first thermal. What a thrill ! Ten minutes,over 1,000 feet,and an eagle even came over to investigate". [another consideration is,the Peregrines living in DOWNTOWN NEW YORK CITY of all places,co- existing with all the noise and pollution of that place] E. Barter oft _ ' � •,r. X. fit'yN2'. .lei t� R•a''r' � �t 4P 'T J r African savanna can hide snakes and airplanes very well.Tall grass can also cushion hard landings. About the Author " wonder what could Jack Kurhn Is a Construction Manager who has ' 45 year old titan to taken a couple or years off to do a tour of duty as a an African Savanna, reare Corps volunteer.Ile and his wire tan architect) t are curentiy building a public w. hool In the village of rted to hide several ,;{:,,;:•,,, �,, Ndende,Gabon,Incatrrl some I50 mites south of the - s most deadly snakes equator equator In Central Africa. ~` ffalo that charges on ry first(hernial flight yam' my brand new Gentle a my many hours of �l•3� 4 lon laying out in a )to eat. ege and ignoring all a $ m rr parted the grass and t. I yelled loudly to my z lying in the back of the "'+ Jdlerc are no snakes in -)snakes at all . . . I make enough of an r, ` sway all of the Black '`� Vipers. After five Hi-start launches are frequently cut short because of tangles in grass and termite mounds. l! / j° rind stomping. 1 found s ,.i, t;,`-�beepingoftheRAN1 —• �- ,1A `?fled for just such an ° t y if�t then that m we 1•�° �; ..-rnJ. Ili-4... �' ° ,� �t'F�� t�. I � • ,�•re going to attract a s oil that noise you're ti ,s tip-toed back to the P' I";, t b 'l"•r �IMe snakes were still ` ,il ';, "r�J`�r r ,. ` '!direction. Giving in to t�` "• +t<_� �.j^r �i fly R/C planes is what o �� `;�„ �. � C ion and the thrill of =''"' K7 thermal is what made t �, +r a newcomer to R/C :) Ildabbled in it 20 years !� ' r} iel planes in the early Jt� -trol Fire Rahy, and s1`',~•_ '.' ••:" . �}, ' to some real hot stunt Rough roads made it necessary to build a box to protect model on way to flying field. H0B9Y SHOP BULLETlIq RCM has long maintained that the local hobby shop Is one of your best sources of information regarding the R/C hobby.It also provides the opportunity and forum for the exchange of Ideas and experiences.To reinforce this belief,RCM will be featuring each month different sections of the U.S. with the names and addresses of hobby shops where you can see and purchase I "what's new"in modeling,share local hobby news,as well as pick-up the latest R/C Modeler.If your local shop does not carry RCM,please call,we will do our best to locate the hobby shop with RCM In your area.Toll Free(800)523-1736. RCM would like to express Its appreciation to Kalmbach,distributor of hobby related books to shops,for their assistance. HOBBY HOBBY INC. 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[ have had many launches terminated at 100-200 feet due to grass 174 i Regional Open Spa 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE February 15, 1996 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 January 30, 1996 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 a second time and providing some additional insight into the world of radio-controlled model gliders. Your request to use Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as an alternate site to use radio controlled model gliders will be referred to staff to incorporate into the use and management planning process for the preserve. On average of once every five years, each preserve undergoes a comprehensive review of issues and potential capital improvements for the preserve. The resulting plan, called a use and management plan for the preserve, incorporates a discussion of each issue and a recommendation on how the issue may be resolved. The use and management plan also contains a capital improvement plan for the preserve. The last use and management plan for the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve was adopted by the Board of Directors in 1991. While staff does not anticipate reviewing the use and management plan for the preserve in 1996, it will most likely be reviewed in 1997. We will add your name to our mailing list for the Russian Ridge Preserve so that you will be notified of any public workshops concerning the preparation of the plan. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors w i i i i i 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 Renshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton c/o Vista Point Ranch, 12300 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, California, 95030. RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Board of Directors Staff Acknowledge/Raspond Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Draft Response Attached 330 Distel Circle Staff to Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Los Altos, CA, 94022-1404 Board Direct Lve(s) No Response Necessary February 1, 1996 Dear Board Members, Thank you for your September 28 letter informing us of your decision to allow emergency access to the Skyline Ridge equestrian parking area. It is reassuring to know that we will have a temporary place to go in the northern direction on Skyline Boulevard. We are currently engaged in negotiations with different groups to the south to see if we can arrange similar agreements. Your letter mentions that a staff member will be in contact with us to develop guidelines for the emergency use of this area. As of this date, we have not been contacted by your staff regarding this matter. As I have mentioned, we are in negotiations with individuals on the south end of Skyline Boulevard, and we would like to develop guidelines which would be applicable to all the places that we may be using. It is for this reason that we would very much like to have a conversation with the Midpeninsula staff, as their input and insights into the situation would be very valuable. We appreciate the time and consideration that you have put into this matter! We have found that discussing emergency and evacuation issues is a very emotional and difficult process. It is our hope, however, that through these discussions and the plans that are being made, we will be better prepared to deal with an actual emergency in the way that is most safe for all members of our communities. We are grateful for the Open Space Districts assistance in making this happen. We look forward to hearing from one of your staff members. Sincerely, -- _'Jill Kilty Newburn Secretary South Skyline Equestrian Association 415-949-0330 �I p Regional Open S ac � p 2 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 15, 1996 DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Ms. Jill Kilty Newburn South Skyline Equestrian Association c/o Vista Point Ranch, 12300 Skyline Boulevard Los Gatos, CA 95030 Dear Ms. Newburn: Thank your for your February 1, 1996 letter regarding emergency access to the equestrian parking area at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. At our Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your letter. I understand that David Sanguinetti, Area Superintendent, has contacted you about this matter and will be working with you to establish guidelines for use of the parking lot. I apologize for the delay. We look forward to a successful partnership with the South Skyline Equestrian Association. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board f Directors o ecto s II I I I i 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 0 i 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 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED DT STAFF Board President Aeknovledge/Respond Director Aeknovledge/Respond Staff Aeknovledge/Respond _ Draft Response Attached Staff to he Directed to Prepare Draft Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District Response for Board Consideration par 333 Distel Circle Board Directiva(s) Los Altos, CA 94022 No Response Necessary Shawn Storm PO Box 2344 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Dear MPROSD Board Members: January 26, 1996 I attended your meeting last night about ECDM trail plan. The overwhelming majority of the public attending the meeting did not approve of the task force plan to have new ECDM trails developed, nor did the public approve of having any existing trails closed or access regulated in any way. Being a former five time member of the US National Cycling Road Team, I have ridden about 150k miles. I have become very sensitive to the cycling dangers of developing areas. For example, I cycle commute to work (50mis) a couple times a week. Even though I stay to the right on the roadway and obey traffic regulations, too often cars stray very close to my harm. Having a designated preserve that allows cycling off the roadways is very crucial to support the vast majority of the ECDM trail users (800) which are cyclists. Trail cycling is a very friendly social experience that is shared in groups. Unfortunately, many of the Peninsula preserves and trails are excluded from cycling, for example, Rancho San Antonio. The existing developed preserves that allow cycling have been "sanitized" by the removal of the single track and the original character of the more interesting terrain. ECDM has successfully survived centuries of logging, motorcycles, fires and open access. But it may not survive a full modern development assault with bulldozers and rototills. ECDM rustic character which makes it such a special place, and this uniqueness will be destroyed by the planned development. This development would also encourage many more users and therefor would dramatically increase the density of users per trail miles, detracting from the experience. I fully agree that trails should not be allowed to cross private land boundaries. I also agree that trails' use should not allow damage to the environment, such as stream erosion that may harm the areas' fish or rare plants. Other than these reasons, all remaining trail access should be open. I disagree that any arbitrary limits of steepness being may used to determine a trails usefulness. It is a fallacy that safety may be improved by leveling trails. As your board ranger confirmed most accidents occur on the moderate fire-roads by inexperienced riders. This is strong evidence not to develop and make wide unsafe trails. Instead I would support a permit system that would document waving liability rights; EG use at your own risk, such as is done for hang gliding. Also the generated revenue could be used to make some improvements such as parking expansion, sponsoring safety and nature classes. Please do not develop and therefor ruin our beloved ECDM. Please notice how local development has destroyed the natural beauty which is still state preserved at ECDM. This preserve is a bay area gem for us tax paying cyclists who enjoy its natural state. Instead of developing it please save the resources and the energy for other land acquisition and education. ECDM is full of rare character that should be appreciated as is and not destroyed with bulldozers. Sincerely, Shawn Storm Regional Open Spa( MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION February 15, 1996 Mr. Shawn Storm P.O. Box 2344 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Dear Mr. Storm: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your January 26, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan map was reviewed by the Board's Use and Management Committee at their January 25, 1996 meeting. The draft trail plan and map will return to the Use and Management Committee for review in April. The meeting will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. We will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of the meeting. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 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 RESPONSE ACT10N PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff AcknowledaelRespond '.. Draft Response Attached '.. Staff to be Directed to...Prepare Draft '.... Response for Board Consideration per January 29, 1996 Board Dir.tti"`<'' No Response Necessary Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 333 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear MPROSD Board Members: As a bicyclist, I disagree strongly with the ECDM trail plan. A large number of the community that enjoy the ECDM trails are bicyclists,and the majority of these appreciate the "retreat from civilization" that visiting ECDM via leg power can provide. In specific, I urge you to: * Forget about the steepness criteria. It may be hard for a non cyclist to understand,but having the option of more difficult trails is the cyclist equivalent of a difficult golf hole or a challenging tennis partner. It adds an element of skill to our enjoyment of the outdoors. Take a minute to imagine if every golf hole was an easy one, or every tennis partner was much worse then you, and you will get an idea of what I mean. * Not close off trails to bicyclists. Bicyclists have shown themselves to be active participants in trail maintenance and good citizens of ECDM.They should be allowed to enjoy any trails that will not suffer serious erosion or damage by their passing. * Not bulldoze any more paths. The feeling of nature on a narrow trail is so much nicer than on a wide road. The curves and twists of a narrow trail, traveling around trees and being surrounded by nature is so much more spiritually refreshing then an obviously man made, straight bulldozed road. As an added plus, the maintenance costs are zero or close to zero and erosion is much less. Thank you for listening. Keep an open mind and make the right choices. Sincerely, Kevin Adams 3340 Farthing Way San Jose, CA 95132 Regional Open Spac MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION February 15, 1996 Mr. Kevin Adams 3340 Farthing Way San Jose, CA 95132 Dear Mr. Adams: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your January 26, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan map was reviewed by the Board's Use and Management Committee at their January 25, 1996 meeting. The draft trail plan and map will return to the Use and Management Committee for review in April. The meeting will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. We will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of the meeting. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 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 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED DY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Date: Mon 29 Jan 1996 09:34:01 Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per From: Wallace@tgv.com (Tam Wallace) Board Directive(s) To: mrosd No Response Necessary cr,netcom.com Subject: land use of ECDM ... pls print and forward to Board Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 333 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear MPROSD Board Members: January 29. 1996 As a bicyclist. I disagree strongly with the ECDM trail plan. A large number of the community that enjoy the ECDM trails are bicyclists, and the majority of these appreciate the "retreat from civilization" that visiting ECDM via leg power can provide. In specific, I urge you to: * Forget about the steepness criteria. It may be hard for a non cyclist to understand, but having the option of more difficult trails is the cyclist equivalent of a difficult golf hole or a challenging tennis partner. It adds an element of skill to our enjoyment of the outdoors. Take a minute to imagine if every golf hole was an easy one, or every tennis partner was much worse then you, and you will get an idea of what I mean. * Not close off trails to bicyclists. Bicyclists have shown themselves to be active participants in trail maintenance and good citizens of ECDM. They should be allowed to enjoy any trails that will not suffer serious erosion or damage by their passing. * Not bulldoze any more paths. The feeling of nature on a narrow trail is so much nicer them on a wide road. The curves and twists of a narrow trail, traveling around trees and being surrounded by nature is so much more spiritually refreshing then an obviously man made, straight bulldozed road. As an added Plus, the maintenance costs are zero or close to zero and erosion is much less. Thank you for listening. Keep an open mind and make the right choices. Best regards, Tom Wallace 173 Hollywood Ave Santa Cruz CA 95060 Regional Open Spa* MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION February 15, 1996 Mr. Tom Wallace 173 Hollywood Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Dear Mr. Wallace: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your January 29, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan map was reviewed by the Board's Use and Management Committee at their January 25, 1996 meeting. The draft trail plan and map will return to the Use and Management Committee for review in April. The meeting will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. We will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of the meeting. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 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 nshmsE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF sard President Acknowledge/Respond Subject: My Concerns Director Acknowledge/Respond To: mrosd@neteom.com Staff Acknowledge/Respond From: Adam Cole Draft Response Attached aCole@leland.stanford.edu Staff Ko e. Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Roard Consideration per Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 11:�45:11 -0800 (PST) gnat: Directiwe(s) No Response Necessary I I Dear MROSD: This is an open letter to the MROSD board. I am a resident of the Stanford community who enjoys both hiking and mountain biking in the MROSD preserves. In the past year I have observed with some dismay the changes being made to mountain bike trails, especially in El Corte de Madera. It is my view that mountain bikers need an area which presents technical challenges in the form of steep singletrack trails with obstructions. ECDM was a great area for this -- most of the existing trails are (were) too steep for hikers and equestrians, and conflict between these user groups was minimized. (I've seen a lot more near misses on wide trails like Stevens Canyon and Long Ridge!) Unfortunately, it appears that MROSD has a master plan which, quite like the trail machine it employs, simply crushes and flattens everything in its path. I'd much rather experience the beauty of nature from a rocky singletrack than from a fire road, whether I'm hiking or riding. ECDM is a unique place. Do we really have to apply the same "cookie cutter" plan to each and every preserve? I am aware of the concerns about speed, erosion, and liability, but I believe those issues can be addressed. As I said above, speed is a greater problem on the wide, graded trails than on steep, obstructed ones. Erosion can be controlled by judicious trail work on problem areas. You have in the mountain-biking community a large pool of potential trail-work volunteers. If the Board is concerned about liability, one could post signs at trailheads disclaiming it, or require that a release form be completed by each biker. There are certainly ways to address this issue that do not invoke the systematic elimination of singletrack trails. MROSD cannot continue to ignore a large part of its user constituent. Unless bikers get what they want from the sanctioned trail system, many of them will continue to damage the system by creating unauthorized trails or speeding down fire roads. That's just the way people are. Wouldn't it be better to try to accommodate I them within the system? I will support this position with my vote wherever possible. Adam Cole Stanford University BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE BIKE a Cole@leland.stanford.edu E I I I I I I _ Regional Open Spa( MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION February 15, 1996 Mr. Adam Cole via E-mail: aCole@leland.stanford.edu Dear Mr, Cole: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your February 2, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan, map was reviewed by the Board's Use and Management Committee at their January 25, 1996 meeting. The draft trail plan and map will return to the Use and Management Committee for review in April. The meeting will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. We will add your name to our mailing list and notify you of the meeting. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 a Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 19 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 - Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-10 Meeting 96-02 January 24, 1996 (Consideration of this item deferred to February 14, 1996 Meeting) AGENDA ITEM Annual Report on Ranger Bicycle Patrol Program GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Accept this informational report on the ranger bicycle patrol program. BACKGROUND At your February 9, 1994 meeting, you authorized the establishment of a ranger bicycle patrol pilot program. Three rangers from each geographical area were selected to participate in the program. Staff researched and purchased the necessary equipment, located a qualified instructor to conduct a one-day training course, and started actual bicycle trail patrol on May 7, 1994. The pilot program ended November 30, 1994. At your December 14, 1994 meeting, you approved the ranger bicycle patrol as an ongoing part of the ranger patrol duties. You also requested that the staff report to the Board annually on the progress of the program. DISCUSSION The three bicycle patrol rangers in each geographical area shared two sets of bicycle patrol equipment to maximize the use of the equipment purchased by the District. The bicycle patrol ranger group was reduced to four rangers due to one injury (not related to bicycle patrol) and a staff promotion. Each ranger was required to keep track of the following information: time spent preparing for patrol each day, actual time spent on bicycle patrol, and the number of public contacts made while on bicycle patrol. The rangers spent a total of 183 hours on bicycle patrol, 20 hours on preparation time and equipment maintenance, and contacted approximately 1,470 visitors. The nature of the visitor contacts included numerous informational contacts, verbal and written warnings for violations ranging from collecting rocks to excessive speed, many warnings for riding a bicycle without a helmet, and a few responses to accidents on the trails. Bicycle patrol rangers issued several citations for helmet violations, riding in a prohibited area, and for dogs off leash. The rangers on bicycle patrol indicated that the public response to seeing rangers on bicycles-continues to be very positive. Once again, this year's program ended without a single reported employee accident or injury. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 + Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosdtxnetcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernotf, Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-95-10 Page Two The rangers selected for the bicycle patrol program agreed to supply their own bicycles, helmets, and gloves until the District obtained these items. In December, 1995, the District purchased four Gary Fisher mountain bicycles from the Wheelsmith Bicycle Shop at the greatly reduced total price of $2,111. Responsible Off-road Mountain Peddlers (ROMP) donated $250, which will be used to purchase helmets and other needed equipment. The estimated annual cost to maintain the bicycle patrol equipment is $700 to $900; bicycle patrol training will probably be conducted every other year, at a cost of approximately $500. CONCLUSION The ranger bicycle patrol program continues to be an effective way to patrol District trails. It has been well received by all visitor use groups. The program provides an incentive for staff to devote more time to a non-motorized form of patrol. In spite of the loss of two rangers from the bicycle patrol group this year, the remaining members stayed active and made more visitor contacts than the previous year. Staff assignments to bicycle patrol will be rotated this spring to give other staff members an opportunity to participate in the program. Prepared by: Annette Coleman, Area Superintendent Contact person: Same as above Regional Open .Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-17 Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Resolution Opposing State Proposition 197 on the March 26. 1. allot GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached resolution in opposition to Proposition 197. DISCUSSION In 1990, California voters passed Proposition 117, prohibiting the game hunting of mountain lions, a specially protected mammal. Proposition 197, put on the March 26, 1996 ballot by the legislature, would allow such trophy hunting to resume. The Department of Fish and Game already has in place a procedure for control of mountain lions that are perceived as being a risk to humans, property, pets, or livestock. This existing process is an adequate method of managing the mountain lion population, and in fact has resulted in the taking of over 100 lions in 1994 alone. This proposition's method of mountain lion control amounts to opening the State to the brutal practice of trophy hunting of lions. In fact, the vague language of the proposition could be interpreted to allow such hunting on any public park lands, including District open space preserves. Only State park lands have been excluded in the proposition. In the absence of useful statistics on California's current mountain lion population, any such drastic method of population control is ill-advised and could seriously threaten the balance of nature and the quality of life in our region. Prepared by: M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager Contact person: , L. Craig Britton, General Manager 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:fete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Cram Britton Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 96- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OPPOSING PROPOSITION 197 ON THE MARCH 26, 1996 BALLOT WHEREAS, in 1990, the voters of the State of California overwhelmingly passed Proposition 117, permanently banning trophy hunting of California Mountain Lions,a specially protected mammal, and WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District finds that continued protection and preservation of the California Mountain Lion, and its natural habitat, is of crucial importance to the balance of nature in the State of California; and WHEREAS,Proposition 197,on the March 26, 1996 California State ballot,would allow the resumption of trophy hunting of mountain lions, and could be interpreted to allow such hunting on any lands, including public lands such as District open space preserves, excluding State parks; and WHEREAS, in 1994 alone,despite the moratorium on killing of mountain lions, 322 depredation permits were issued and 122 lions were destroyed as being a risk to humans, property, pets,or livestock, and the Board finds that this existing process is an adequate method of managing the mountain lion population; and WHEREAS,the Board further finds that trophy hunting of mountain lions is an inhumane and unnecessary method of managing the mountain lion population in California, especially in the absence of up-to-date, accurate, and valid statistics on California's mountain lion population, making this proposition unnecessary and ill-advised. Now,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District strongly opposes Proposition 197 on the March 26, 1996 ballot. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the MidpeninsulaRegional Open Space District on February 14, 1996 at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: APPROVED: Secretary, Board of Directors President, Board of Directors 1, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting,thereof duly held and called on the above day. District Clerk 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 0 FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Cif Beard of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spa R-96-19 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Cattail Management Program at Alpine Pond, Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION d 1. Approve the continuation of the cattail burning and herbicide control program at Alpine Pond. 2. Determine that the program is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the findings in this report. DISCUSSION Approximately three years ago, staff developed a program to control the thick growth of cattails around Alpine Pond. These cattail management actions were previously reported to the Board as an informational item on March 9, 1994. To ensure compliance with CEQA, the program is being presented to the Board at this time for a formal determination. The objective of the cattail management program is to improve visibility of the pond for users, the diversity of the vegetation around the pond, and food supply and nesting habitat for aquatic birds. Removal of the cattails would also help open up the shallow water pond area for use by the Docent Program. The program is consistent with the District's Resource Management Policies. The cattail management program involved burning of the cattails under a permit from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, with the approval and participation of the California Division of Forestry. Another component of the program was the application of "Rodeo" herbicide on the resprouting cattails. Rodeo is an aquatic version of "Roundup" herbicide. It is a selective herbicide that will not harm animals or vegetation, other then the plants to which it is directly applied. The herbicide would be applied directly on the shoots with hand-held sprayers by field staff certified applications from the shore and a small boat. The program included the preservation of a portion of the cattails as cover for birds and replanting with bulrushes to provide an increased food supply. The program was supported as beneficial for wildlife habitat by the State Department of Fish and Game. A successful burn was conducted in late winter 1994 on the north side of the pond. A second phase burn on the west side of the pond, along the dam face, was scheduled for winter 1995, but was canceled due to adverse air quality and fuel moisture conditions. Staff proposes to burn the cattails during February, 1996, if conditions are favorable. The Air Quality permit expires at the end of March. The herbicide would be applied to the 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosdrrnetcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Ilenshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wien de Wit General Manager:L Craig Britton R-96-19 Page 2 resprouting cattails in the spring after the bum was complete. On January 9, 1996, Operations and Planning staff consulted with Dr. Joseph Di Tomaso, Weed Ecologist with the U.C. Agricultural Extension Service, regarding the cattail management program. Dr. Di Tomaso concurred with the burning and herbicide program as a method for managing the cattails. He noted that burning alone could be used for control, provided the District had the means to raise and maintain the pond level to drown the protruding stalks. Since the District lacks the ability to do this at Alpine pond, he confirmed that the use of the burning to initially clear out the above water portion of the cattails, combined with the herbicide to control the resprouting, is the best approach. CEQA COMPLIANCE Project Description The proposed project is an ongoing program to manage the rampant growth of cattails (rypha spp.) at Alpine Pond, a 2.72-acre reservoir at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, near the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The pond provides habitat for aquatic birds, amphibians, fish, and insects. It is the site of the David Daniels Nature Center, which supports docent-led study of the pond habitat. The program entails controlled burning of the cattails and application of "Rodeo" systemic herbicide on the resprouting shoots. A portion of the cattails would be preserved as cover for birds. Once the cattail growth is under control, bulrushes would be planted as a less invasive habitat and foodsource for waterfowl. It is anticipated that the burning and herbicide treatment would be repeated at two to five year intervals for the ongoing management of the cattails. CEQA Determination The District concludes that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA (the California Environmental Quality Act) under Section 15301(i) and Section 15304(d) of the CEQA guidelines. Section 15301(i) covers maintenance of wildlife habitat areas, waterholes, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources. Section 15304(d) covers minor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlife management areas which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources. Prepared by: Randy Anderson, Senior Planner Contact person: Same as above Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-21 Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of the District's Basic Policy for Fiscal Year 1996-1997 for the Planning and Operations Progra GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Review the proposed Preliminary Action Plan for the 1996-1997 fiscal year for the Planning and Operations Programs, make any modifications necessary, and adopt these Preliminary Action Plan sections. DISCUSSION The 1996-1997 Action Plans sections for the Planning and Operations Program are attached for your review. The Planning Program's Action Plan incorporates portions of the Five- Year Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities that will be presented earlier on the agenda. You reviewed the proposed Action plan sections for the Open Space Acquisition, Public Affairs, and Administration Programs'at your January 24, 1996 meeting (see report R-96- 14). The Administration and Budget Committee is charged with reviewing the Preliminary Action Plan on the Board's behalf as part of,the budget review process. Prepared by: Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager John Escobar, Operations Manager Planning Team Members Contact person: Jean Fiddes, Administration Services Manager 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosdQnetcom.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 I PLANNING PROGRAM Subprograms ams A. Regional and Long-Term Planning B. Site Planning and Implementation To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVES: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. The District will work with and encourage private and other public agencies to preserve, maintain, and enhance open space. Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 Provide direction for acquisition and development of District lands while moving forward with implementation of major public access and infrastructure improvements. Formulate the Regional Open Space Plan focusing efforts on presenting a clear vision of lands to be acquired and facilities to be developed over the next 20 years. Enhance public access to open space preserves, trails, and historic buildings. Develop and upgrade facilities for Operations Program to meet growing needs associated with managing open space. Stiff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Senior Planners (2) Open Space Planner II (1) Open Space Planners I (2) Resource Planner (1) (currently vacant) Planning Technician (1) Planning Secretary (shared half-time with Acquisition Program) I ' 1 1996 1997 Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram Qblec'iv Assist with the formulation, review, and refinement of policies, District-wide plans, and cost estimates for the management and development of District preserves on a regional or District-wide basis. Work with local agencies on joint planning and implementation projects, to share information, and to encourage planning decisions that support the preservation of open space and natural resources and development of regional trail systems. Key Projects 1. Regional Open Space Plan - Prepare a comprehensive plan to guide the District's acquisition, development and stewardship efforts for the next 20 years, including a mission statement, basic policy revisions and cost analysis. 2. Use and Management Planning Process - Review and revise the Open Space Use and Management Planning Process, focusing on potential changes to the scope and scheduling of Use and Management Plans. 3. Trail Use Policies and Guidelines - Review the Trail Use Policies and Guidelines to consider revisions based on the growing experience and concerns gathered through the implementation process 4. California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines - Review and revise the District's CEQA review process to improve the integration of requirements into the planning p P g q P g process and compliance with recent changes in the law. 5. Teague Hill Surplus Land - Complete engineering studies, surveying, percolation testing, and other documentation to complete lot line adjustment process with the Town of Woodside; determine lots, building sites, trail easements, and other issues prior to marketing property. 6. Department Management - Complete the transition from a traditional management structure to a self-managed team. Other Projects and Activities 1. Expand trail use database to include comprehensive preserve information such as parking availability, historic parcel ownership, trail lengths, special activities. 2. Reconstitute the Resource Management Program by examining priorities, needs and filling of the Resource Planner position. 3. Conduct a trail corridor study for the Page Mill Trail between upper portion of Skyline Ridge preserve and Portola State Park. 2 4. Develop in-house compu.,r base mapping system that provides -pability to produce quality preserve maps and regional District map for planning and report purposes. 5. Conduct a grassland management study to investigate procedures and evaluate impacts of alternative methods of weed management. 6. Continue to participate in interagency planning projects such as the Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco Bay Trail and Santa Cruz Mountains Bioregional Council. 7. Monitor and comment on public and private plans, environmental impact studies, and various land use studies within the District. 8. Continue to actively pursue grants for acquisition of open space and development of preserves. 9. Support Acquisition Program by conducting acquisition studies and preparing acquisition reports and exhibits. 10. Continue efforts to improve the working relationships with staff at Santa Clara County and San Mateo County Park Departments. 11. Improve the Capital Improvement and project management processes. 3 1996-1997 Site Planning and Implementation Subprogram %jective Apply policies, prepare and implement plans on a site-specific basis, including capital improvement, repair and restoration projects, and respond to site-specific use and management issues. Key Projects 1. Use and Management Plans - Complete the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera, Interim Access Plan for Rancho de Guadalupe, and trail elements for Fremont Older and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves. 2. Trail Construction - Complete the Ridge Trail between Long Ridge and Skyline Open Space Preserves, implement first phase of El Corte de Madera Trails Plan, including new trails and trail restoration projects, and construct Seven Springs Road bypass trail. 3. Parking and Trail Improvements - Improve parking at Duveneck Windmill Pasture, Monte Bello and Fremont Older, construct new parking at Windy Hill and Rancho de Guadalupe, and complete plans for improved parking at Pulgas Ridge. 4. Historic Preservation - Continue restoration of Picchetti Homestead House and implementation of historic lease at Thornewood Open Space Preserve. 5. Infrastructure Improvements - Complete construction of Skyline Field Office, Schilling Lake spillway repairs at Thornewood and Weeks Road repairs at La Honda Creek; complete plans for asbestos removal at Mt. Umunhum airbase. Other Projects and Activities 1. Continue installing staging area map and bulletin board signs at each preserve. 2. Improve trails at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, including Fern Trail, Seven Springs Trail and Toyon Trail. 3. Undertake planning studies for meeting long-term parking needs at Jacques Ridge Area of Mt. Umunhum, Rancho de Guadalupe, Rhus Ridge, Fremont Older, and the Cathedral Oaks and Kennedy-Limekiln Areas of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 4. Continue developing and installing exhibits at the Daniels Nature Center and providing a nearby restroom facility. 5. Continue developing computerized trail maps and brochures for each preserve. 6. Complete plans and specifications for the seismic upgrade of the shop building at Rancho San Antonio Field Office. 4 - ---------- -- - - - - I - -------------- 7. Prepare rock climbing p.-a for the Devils Canyon area of Long --,dge Open Space Preserve. 8. Prepare plans and revise Palo Alto's conditional use permit in order to improve the Monte Bello backpack camp. 9. Complete review of Dog Access Program at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve and a status report at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. 10. Research grassland burn programs and prepare a thistle control plan for the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. 5 OPERATIONS PROGRAM Subprograms A. Field Operations B. Volunteer and Docent To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 Continue to provide responsible stewardship of District lands. In accordance with trail use policies and guidelines, increase efforts in public education and volunteer participation. Increase the use of District lands and facilities as an environmental education resource. Traditional operations program activities such as ranger patrol, resource protection, and maintenance and construction responsibilities will continue to demand the majority of the program's resources. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Operations Manager Area Superintendents (2) Visitor Services Supervisor Support Services Supervisor Supervising Rangers (4) Docent Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator (one-half time) Secretary Rangers (12) Equipment Mechanic-Operators (2) Lead Open Space Technicians (2) Open Space Technicians (5) 10,000 seasonal hours (6,000 regular; 2,500 Deer Hollow Farm; 1,500 special project) 6 1996-1997 Field Operations Subprogram Ohjectiv To provide responsible stewardship of all District lands by furnishing those public safety, maintenance, and resource protection services necessary and appropriate for effective management of District lands. Key Projects 1. Operations Manual Update - Revise operations manual to include Open Space Technicians, Lead Open Space Technician, and Equipment-Mechanic Operator positions. Update ranger sections to include new procedures not yet formally placed in document. Develop standing orders system to draft, review, and implement directives not included in the operations manual. 2. Special Use Policies - Develop draft special use policies for Board adoption. Work with the Use and Management Committee to develop draft. Concentrate on public agency and private non-profit special uses. 3. Deer Hollow Farm - Work closely with City of Mountain View staff to provide for the continued operation of Deer Hollow Farm. Other Projects and Activities 1. R&Wl a. Monitor public use and land use regulation compliance, and educate the visiting public on proper use of District preserves. b. Enforce District land use regulations by providing active ranger patrol and after hours call-out service, as well as implementing patrol agreements with other agencies. c. Respond to accidents and other emergencies occurring on District lands. d. Identify and mitigate potential hazards on open space preserves to provide public safety. e. Continue the implementation of Board-adopted trail use guidelines. f. Monitor special events, use permits, and resource protection related impacts on District lands. g. To enforce the speed limit on trails, incorporate ranger bicycle patrol and the use of radar into other patrol duties. 7 2. Maintenance and Construct,— a. Work with program managers to facilitate increased interaction between field staff and other staff. b. Develop cost-effective methods of meeting site maintenance needs. c. Implement Use and Management Plan recommendations, as appropriate. d. Maintain lands, buildings, vehicles, and equipment to a safe and appropriate standard of appearance and utility. e. Provide supervision of volunteer projects, support enterprise subprogram field maintenance needs, and assist consultants and contractors with capital improvement projects as necessary. L Implement resource management plans for specific sites, as appropriate. g. Improve public access and use through capital improvement projects, while protecting natural resources from the impact of public use. 3. Management and Administration a. Improve liaisons with local police, fire, and municipal court jurisdictions. b. Provide for safe access and site security by negotiating road maintenance and caretaker agreements. c. Coordinate management of District vehicles and equipment. d. Coordinate an occupational health and safety program for field operations. e. Coordinate ongoing training and skills enrichment for field staff. 8 1996-1997 Volunteer and Docent Subprogram Qb jectiv To encourage active public participation in the maintenance, restoration, and protection of the District's natural resources, and provide cultural, historical, and environmental education opportunities to the public. Key Projects 1. Environmental Education - Implement the new environmental education program for school children. Recruit and train additional outdoor education leaders to accommodate more school groups. Investigate methods of providing transportation to school classes needing financial assistance to expand participation in the environmental education programs. 2. Daniels Nature Center - Work with Planning staff to design and install exhibits. Develop and set up seasonal and temporary displays. Continue to seek grant funding for exhibits and offer public nature programs at the nature center. Recruit and train volunteers to staff the nature center at least one weekend day per week. Qther Projects and Activities 1. Recruit and train docents and other volunteers, and provide public information about volunteer programs, projects, and events through quarterly newsletters. 2. Coordinate monthly volunteer service projects and short- and long-term special request volunteer projects. 3. Conduct a broad range of public interpretive programs on open space preserves, including developing a docent-led history and nature program at Picchetti Ranch. 4. Coordinate the volunteer trail patrol program, and provide ongoing training for trail patrol volunteers and docents. 5. Work with City of Mountain View staff to explore potential cooperative interpretive programs at Deer Hollow Farm. 6. Develop a crew leader training program for Preserve Partners volunteers. 7. Proved leadership training to field staff assigned to work with volunteers. 9 Regional Open Spa 1 -------------------- ..,.., MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-16 Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 i AGENDA ITEM i Authorized Signatories for District Accounts Land for E ering District Safe Deposit Boxes GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDONS (1) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County Accounts ' (2) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) (3) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll Checking Account (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) (4) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) Discussion: It is necessary to revise the resolutions for authorized financial instrument signatories for the District's. The resolution establishing signatories for entering the I District's safe deposit boxes need to be updated to reflect Directors Hanko and Smernoff, the new Board president and treasurer. The appropriate financial institutions will be informed of the signatory changes. The District's policy requires one signature for checks and warrants under $5,000 and two signatures if the check or warrant is over $5,000. Prepared by: J. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact Person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 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 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SIGNATORIES OF THE DISTRICT FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY ACCOUNTS WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has passed Resolution 93-13, dated April 28, 1993, authorizing signatories to make disbursements on behalf of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section 1. The signatures of the present holders of said offices are as follows, and the Director of Finance of Santa Clara County is authorized to make disbursements on behalf of the District based on any one signature for amounts under $5,000 and any two signatures for amounts $5,000 and over, as set forth below: GENERAL MANAGER L. Craig Britton ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER Jean H. Fiddes Malcolm Smith OPERATIONS MANAGER John M. Escobar i ispenznsuia Regionai Open Space District L—J Supersedure L ame of Customer RESOLUTION 96- GENERAL ACCO CORPORATE UNIT OFrst�Bark SIGNATURE CARDCORPORATE" RESOLUTION Prod. Acct. Data India) Opened Sales Funds Date RESOLVED:The President,Vice President,Secretary, r Treasurer of this t his authorized Account Number p �rntposit account,cash management and service agreerrent(s)with any Frst interstate 8ank(s}on behalf of Type Type Opened D osit BY Ori in Source Closed and to designate from time to time who may sign checks and otherwse give instructions regarding this nds and accountlsirFURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization is in addition to any other authorizations in e act an Vs remain remain an force until the Banks}receive written notice of its revocation at the offices where the accounts 2 a maintained or at W t7Naddress specified by the Bank(s). i 3 RESout�tor� Ws •' I certify that* Disrilawl L t,.E RK Dl'y7t¢% " 1 I am the6@0peterrof the @of ow"so named above; DmTrttrT'S > The foregoing resolution is a complete and accurate copy of a resolution duly adopted by theAhapawili•iac Board of in 2 Directors; • The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way:and 1 • The signatures of the persons signing on the reverse side and below are the genuine and authorized signatures of 2H those persons. 1 also cartily under penalty of perjury that W4SRi(A 5 1 ❑ the number shown on this form is the correct taxpayer identification number Ord lGT n146T ❑ to the best of my knowledge and belief,theks a foreign corporation exempt from backup withholding 1 and information reporting.The address of the principal office is Signature of persons authorized to sign on the account(s).Please line out unused spaces. _ 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos CA 94022 11SA Signature Tax Identification Number ty Country 9 Street Address Ci 1State/Province Corporate Seal I'I Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date (Optional) Signature of 9mw Date Print Name District Clerk L. Craia Britton Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date ACCEPTANCE BY CORPORATION ❑Ofhcer(Enter Title) Title 0Other General Manacrer By signing below,you candy and agree I' t Signature Tax Identification Number 1. You received and agree mat the Hccount(s)will be governed by First Interstate Bank's SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS ACCOUNT FEES AND RATES,the RULES GOVERNING DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS,and if applicable,the — rules governing analyzed accounts; Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date 2. The number of signatures required for funds withdrawals and other written instructions is'ssett forth ��17�Tt CIF, Pnnf Name 3. The persons na C reverse as authorized signers are authoried'to stiff cne'a ar5dbRe`Px'l Pp,iizucfforl"s Jean H. F1ddeS on behalf of the regarding its accounts and services:and 015tR1CT'S Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date 4. The Bank may make inquiries appropriate for the purpose of evaluating the @vRxsiiMwe accountfs}.This may include ❑Of ice,(Enter Title) Title obtaining a credit report. '❑Other District Clerk: I Date Signature Tax Identification Number Pres. Gen Mar Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date Signature Tie Signature Title Board of Dir. Print Name John M. Escobar Secondary 11)Type Number Exp.Date ACCOUNT INFORMATION ❑Officer(Enter Title) ifie ❑Other Trations Manager Tax Identification Number MAILING ❑ Sand statement to the address below _ Signature Tax identification Number — INSTRUCTIONS ❑ Hold statement for my pickup Phone No. Mailin Address Suite/Dept./Unit No. _ (415 ) 691-1200 33b7 Distel Circle Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date Phone Extension City State Zi Code Print Name Los Altos CA 94`022 Malcolm Smith Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date Spe6ific Trade or Business Corporate Address(No P.O.Box Number) Suhe/Dept,/Una No. J Officer(Enter Title) Title Gov t I ❑Other Affairs Mr.. Non-ProfitCf State Ztp Coda ❑Wholesale ❑ � Signature Tax Identification Number ❑Retail ❑Other '..... Account Formerly With(Bank Name and Location) Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date BANK USE ONLY Print Name CCI BDC Sates ( Reterzal Customer Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date No, Code ID ID Indicator 1 2 ❑Officer(Enter Title} Title ❑ Product Type(e.g.,All Sales ID date Acct.Type Referral ID Other Additional fV Sales Special Instructions/Other CHEXSYSTEMS(Required for business TIN('B"]and for each officer's TIN.} Busyness veroiao Date g}❑ No Record State_Date_❑ Recilnq on file {Approval) Y�❑ MettmdBy I Midpeninsula Regional Open Space El New Account gs Req.1 Name of Customer District RESOLUTION 96- PAYROLL ACCOUNT E Supersedure midDeninsula Re Tonal Open S2ace District CORPORATE CORPORATE RESOLUTION _ SIGNATURE CARD 'RESOLVED*The President,Vice President,Secretary, m or Treasurer of this TAA A�is authorized to 19 Fff'st kderstlide Bar* rya i;�.ount,cash management and service agreement(s)with any First Interstate Bank(s)on behalf of Prod. Abel, Date Initial Opened Sales Funds Date this to designate from time to time who may sign checks and otherwise give instructions regarding this Tr Account Number Opened Deposit By Origin Corporation's tunas a accounts FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization is in addition to any other authorizations in Yoe Type Source Closed nd,, X-effect and shall remain force until the Bank(s)receive written notice of its revocation at the offices where the accounts maintained or at any other address specified by the Bank(s). I"^CCC.AV^"tX W dilillp- 0 3. (certify that: ViSTIUCT cLrgILJr_ - I am the of the r. named above . The foregoing resolution is a complete and accurate copy of a resolution duty adopted by the Board of Directors; The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way;and • The signatures of the persons signing on the reverse side and below are the genuine and authorized signatures of those persons. I also certify under penalty of perjury that: 21 1 El the number shown on this form is theme correct taxpayer identification number P I�T I S 14 6T rl to the best of my knowledge and belief,the So exempt from backup withholding and information repairing.The address of the principal office is 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 USA Signature of persons authorized to sign on the account(s).Please line out unused spaces. Street Address City/State/Province Country Signature Tax Identification Number Corporate Sea] (Optional) Primary 10 Type Number Exp-Date Signature of See min I a 0 so MIN t rsila@0815 Date District Clerk Print Name ACCEPTANCE BY CORPORATION L. Craig Britton Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date :3 Officer(Enter Title) Title By signing below,you certify and agree ❑other lGeneral Manager 1. You received and agree that — I ccount(s)will be governed by First Interstate Banks SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS ACCOUNT FEES AND RATES,the RULES GOVERNING DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS,and it applicable,the Signature Tax identification Number rules governing analyzed accounts, 2 The number of signatures required for tunas withdrawals and other written instructions is set forth on-0""P&veP@*o4.P* The persons na If reverse as authorized signers Primary ID Type Number Exp.[)are 3 ".r7Zu 17 Zl�Chn + s__ on behalf of the it regarding its accounts and services;and )"Strte" ts).This may include Print Nam 4. The Bank may make inquiries appropriate for the purpose of evaluating the ceo@IV accouWWASO n Jean H. Fiddes Secondary ID Type Number Exp Date obtaining a credit report 0 Officer(Enter Total I Tiiie Date ::)Othe, District Clerk Signature Tax Identification Number Pres. Gen MUr. Signature Board l T 8t Dir. Signature Title af Primary 10 Type Number Exp.Date Print Name ACCOUNT INFORMATION John M. Escobar Secondary ID Type NumDer Exp Date Tax Identification Number [_1 Send statement to the address below 71 Officer(Ente,Tdie) Tiffe MAILING Ll Otner Onerations Manager INSTRUCTIONS 0 Hold statement for my pickup Signature Tax Identification Number Phone No. Mailing Address Suite/Dept./Unit No. (415 ) 691-1200 330 Distel Circle Phone Extension City State Zip code Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date Los Altos CA 94022 Print Name Specific Trade or Business Corporate Address(No P.O.Box Number) Sufte/Dept-/Unit No. , Malcolm Smith Secondary ID Type Number Exp,Date Gov't State Zip code 117 Officer(Enter Title) Title El Wholesale 0 Non-Profit City 11:10ther Public Affairs Mqr., 0 Retail 0(Diner Signature Tax Identification Number i Account Formerly With(Bank Name and Location) BANK USE Primary ID Type Number Exp.Date ONLY Sales Customer cc] Cade Referral tomer Print Name No, side ID ID I indicator 1 2 i Secondary ID Type Number Exp.Date I Product Type(e.g.,At) Sales ID Date Acc!,Type Referral 10 LJ [3 Office,(Enter Title) Title Additional S 7 Other ales CHEXSYSTEMS(Required for business TIN['B']and for each officer's TIN.) Business"ritied Special Instructions/Other Y" l ay Date B)0 No Record State—Date El Rec/Inq on file (Approval)—I C1 �r RESOLUTION 96- Fbot SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT aar* SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT—CORPORATION eox NO. 1. Tams And Fees. NAME OF You are rentinga safe Mid peninsula Regional en Space District deposit box for one year.This Agreement will r automatically renewed in a year unless you qF,�'�Ap,p �5i ��CC� 7 notify us otherwise in writing.You agree b pay the annual fee for your box,which must be paid in advance.H the annual ST3 3 V ll�S l.el Circle l,OS Altos ST�7AE 9ZJP, jI�E TELEPHONE fee is not paid when due,we may force open your box and dispose of its contents as permitted by law.We reserve the 74IO2 691 1200 right to increase the annual fee for future rental periods and to charge other fees from time to time. RENTAL DATE ANNUAL FEE ACCOUNT NO. Z. Co-Renters. $ H there are co-renters,each of you has a right to open the box.Any co-renter can amid this Agreement without notifying the tithe(a)and sign our release form("Surrender of Box')on your behalf. We will automatically charge the fees for your box to the account I isted above,unless you indicate otherwise & Access To Your Box. by checking this box 0,in which case you will be billed directly. You may have access to your safe deposit box during our regular business hours if you show us proper identificationV%GTW '... and prove to our satisfaction that you have a right to open the box. I sRESOLUTION fGL Fis��r4,r� UtSM� e. EMerinp u m ywlL employees accompanies "RESOLVED: The President,any WeaitrawM rtFisaxil and/or Treasurer of this is autho- You may not enter our vault unless one of our ern genies you.We may refuse to allow more than two rized to enter into Safe Deposit Box Agreements with First Interstate Bank of Califor a on be half of this Bw*wmmi o.DISTRACT people to enter the vault at the same time.You will be allowed in the vault for no longer than it takes to open or dose "FURTHER RESOLVED:Any one of the following persons may have access to the S CT safe deposit box: your box.We may require you to carry your box to a room or desk outside the vault You may not remove your box from PRINT NAME SIGNATURE our premises. • Nonette Hanko, President tL What May Not Be Stared. You may not place any of the following in your safe deposit box:any liquid,any property of an explosive,dangerous or offensive natum or any property the possession of which is prohibited by taw or regulation,or which may become a nuisance to us or any otter renter,It we have reason to believe that any of these items are stored in your box,we have SIG ATURE the right to open the box and remove its contents without prim notification.H we do so,we will inventory the contents. 2. David Smernof ,f Treasurer IsIG The inventory shell be deemed conclusive evidence of the contents of your box. 6. told Harmless. You agree to indemnify,defend and hold us are our employees harmless from and against every claim,remand,ar NATURE cost,los&liability and expense(excluding attorneys'fees)which we incur by acting in accordance with this Agrees 13• L. Craig Britton, Gen MgrIS or as a result of your failure b abide by its terms HtR'5 MAIDEN NAME7. Our Reponsitift. We we hired by you only to provide renal space for the storage of your property.It any,In ore ads deposit box. h I u n A Technically,we are know as a"Bsiloo ter Hire,"which rise that we ere required only,to use ordinary can with 4. Jean H. F idde s, Dist. Clerk rasped to your box.You agree that we will not be Rattle b you ill any woudw ind parses opom your bat,as long as SOCIAL SECURITY JOTHI" are here used ordinary dare to in so such anodxamnnce.it cannot be presumed that an unouthedz eo d porn opened AI N your box ekapy became you Win somMMnng is Mesinng.You agree that In the ewtl ot any lessor damage to your box or an contents,we will not be I"to you for an coxrptrandW or kndderld damages,nor far any anoun(s)In a 5PRINT NAME I u of the two valve or fdr market vales of any Rama)se of the ekds of lose,nor for any tees or damage cased,dmac01 or indirectly,in whole or In pal,by(a)yam negligen ce or failure to by the Moms of ayeamteat or(b)and"M SECURITY SOCIAL H IDENTIFICATION MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME tire,%ad,avatar loupe(krobdng b we of Me sappressfen sydm—h burglary,chit uw*A nest,aid of God.ar My caw which is beyond our mwonable coebot In tit ees A of any hies or loupe ter which we we,law we teeerve � the rW in our sob III aeaon,to(a)pay you the teris valve or bolt marled IMtre of my Rana an of the dab of fees,or hSTKt T (b)replace the term.NOTWITHSTANDING ANY TERM Bf THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY,YOU AGREE THAT "FURTHER RESOLVED:Each of the porat•on")o persons or any officer of this r authorized to sign the Bank's OUR LIABIUTY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR BOX OR ITS CONTENTS,HOWEVER OCCURRING,SHALL release form('Surrender: Box By Corporation l e behalf of this tiet he Ban►.receives IGT NOT EXCEED$6,006.00.IF YOU WANT TO INSURE WHAT YOU KEEP IN THE BOX,YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN � "FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization will remain in force until the Bank receives a written notice of revocation from this INSURANCE COMPANY. DtS T at each of the Bank's locations where this Omtimp m wr maintains a safe deposit box."mer 0. Loll Keys. CERTIFICATION You received two keys to your box.You agree to notify us immediately H a key is last or stolen.You also agree to reimburse us for any expense we incur in replacing lost keys a en forcing op your box.You must return all keys to us 1 certify that:DIITNaGT'Gt.ftM•1C STRICT when this Agreement area. -I am the of the named above; DISTI t►cr ' yen Of Dseth. -The foregoing resolution is a complete and accurate statement of a resolution duly adopted by the GaRinnewa% H a with access b r box dies,you agree b notify us immedatefy,before arty tether person seeks access b -The signatures on this card are the genuine and authorized signatures of the persons named in the resolution;and ny person you '..... -The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way, the box.We may require you to prove to our satisfaction that you are ehtle®d to the consents of the box before we allow you further access.You agree to indemnity,defend and fold us and our employees harmless from all claims.remands. damages and costa(excluding attorneys'fees)it we all"you to have further access to the box We may refuse Secretary's Signature Date immediate access H there is a claim to the box or its contents by to estate or a representative of a deceased person t 1 C who had access to the box, ACCEPTANCE BY .By signing below,you agree to First Interstate Bank of California's Safe Deposit Box 10. AmomOM/Twmkw$"Tits AgrowmkL Agreement on behalf o e orporstion.You also acknowledge that you have read and received a copy of its terms. You may tonminate this Agreement at any time by notifying us in writing.H you do so,you will not be entitled to achy Date: ,19_. of rent We may amend or terminate this Agreement at any time,with of without cause,by mailing or delivering a notice to you. By:(Signature) Title: 11. Your Respo sgft At Tam Madon. iIf this Agreement ends for any reason,you must empty your box and retum all keys to us.I1 you do no empty your box or SURRENDER OF BOX BY CORPORATION. renew the rental,we have the right to forcibly remove the contents of your box and dispose of item as permitted by law. You agree to pay for any damage or cost incurred by forcing open your box due to your failure to pay rent or empty the Box a was surrendered on 19_.By signing below,you certify that any property box at termination, in the box has been lawfully removed and that the Bank no longer has any liability for the box or its contents. 1Y, Adverse Claims. '.. If we receive conflicting claims or demands regarding your box or its contents,we may refuse further access to the box By:(Signature) Date until we receive evidence or proof,satisfactory to u&of each parson's runt to access to the box and remove its contents. i 10. Legal SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. You agree that we may,without liability to you,comply with any legal process that we believe to be valid and grant �I access to your safe deposit box whether or not such process i&in fact valid.You also agree to indemnify,defend and hold us and our employees harmless from and against every claim,demand,action,cost loss,liability and expense (excluding atbmeys'fees)associated with our compliance with any legal process that we believe to be valid. o-uaso raw.amen We Wks's We may delay enforcing our tigh%under this Agreement without waiving them.A waive of any right by us shag out b e considered a waiver of the hems right or of other rights at another time sD-tlae roll..a/sal i flFbW RESOLUTION 96- SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT .Iws>taEt SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT-CORPORATION eox No. 1. Tom And Feu. NAME OF�w�sarRwre+�Public Agency You are renting a safe deposit box for one year.This Agreement will be automatically renewed each year unless you notify us otherwise in writing.You agree to pay the annual tee for your box,which must be paid in advance.if the annual STREET ADDR S CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE fee is not paid when due.we may force open your box and dispose of its contents as permitted by law.We reserve the 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 691-1200 right to increase the annual fee for future rental periods and to charge other fees from time to time. RENTAL GATE ANNUAL FEE ACCOUNT NO. Z• Co-Rontere. $ It there are co-renters,each of you has a right to open the box.Any co-renter can end this Agreement without notifying the other(a)and sign our release form("Surrender of Box')on your behalf. We will automatically charge the fees for your box to the account listed above,unless you indicate otherwise 8. Access To Your Box. by checking this box 0,in which case you will be billed directly. You may have access to your safe deposit box during our regular business hours if you show us Proper identification and prove o our satisfaction that you he"a right to open the box. �ufllanM*AL RESOLUTION � PpI6TftCX 4. Entering The Voutl. "RESOLVED: The President,any'�-'---�`-- - analor Treasurer of this QNMMmm ew is autho- You may not enter our vault unless one of our employees accompanies you.We may refuse to allow more than two rized to enter into Safe Deposit Box Agreements with First Interstate Bank of California on behalf of this�sarlpNrs.OrBfRtOt' people to enter the vault at the same time.You will be allowed in the vault for no longer than it takes to open or dose "FURTHER RESOLVED:Any one of the following persons may have access to the I&II& safe deposit box: your box.We may require you to carry your box to a room or desk outside the vault You may not remove your box from '...... our premises. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE '..1' Nonette Hanko, President s. what fYooy, Be Not Stored.arty of the following m r safe de may ng You posit box:any liquid,arty property of an explosive,dangerous or offensive nature,or any property the possession of whim is prohibited by law or regulaficin,or which may become a nuisance to us or any other renter.N we have reason to believe that any of these items am stored in your box,we have the right to open the box and remove its contents without prior notification.N we do so,we will inventory the contents. 12. David Smerno f f, Treasurer The inventory shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the contents of your box. IL Hold Harmless. You agree to indemnify,defend and hold us and our employees harmless from and against every claim,demand,PR' ac NATURE cost,loss,liability and expense(excluding attorneys'fees)which we incur by acting in accordance with this Agrem I3. L. Craig Britton, Gen Mgr or as a result of your failure to abide by its terms. SOCIAL H AI NAM T. OW Repwwb ty. We ere hired by You only to provMe rental space for the storage of your property,N any.in our sole deposit boa. A Technically,we are known an a'SWI"for Him"which means that ware required only to use ordlowy are with Jean H. Fidde s Dist. Clerk respect to you box.You agree that w wise net be K"to you N my unauthorised poison opera yew box.an long a �• H MAIDEN N w have used ordinary Care to preMMt Wdl m ormuronim N Cannot be prenrned that m wuadlwtted pareee OpMed your box sbnpy because you dim comet"is missing.You ages that In the s a of any less or damags to yaw awe PRINT NAME ATURE wasturet(s)In of the two value,He contents,arMr*marlhacel voles of any"*)as you for any consequeollel of for or da Inclitlental doessives,nor Ow tee caused.cillecilly or ! 5. Indirectly,In whose or in Part by(a)yew negligence or fa wo toaWde by the temm ol that m aprewn6 or(b)aoddarts SECURITYSOCIAL IDENTIFICATION MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME Am flood,water dmags(I1dWtlllg Mhae of We suppfasslOn sysiontaL burglary,drat unroK war,acts of God,or any cause wtddn Is I, ",-, our ressonable aonboL In the swat of my loss or damps,far wMdr we are NaWs,we ri esivs the right,In our seat 11 , kn to(a)My You the lass roles or(dr reenlist vafuo of my Neree as of the date of Was.or "FURTHER RESOLVED:Each the above named persons or any officer of this NaaPN�Msw is authorized to sign the Bank's (b)replica tar temp.NOTWITHSTANDING ANY TERM IN THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY,YOU ADM THAT of icer release form("Surrender of Box of Corporation")on behalf of this Y ofw+.Os�TMttT OUR LIABIUTY FOR ANY LOBS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR BOX OR IT$CONTENTS,HOWEVER OCCURRING,SHALL NOT EXCEED 85,000.00.IF YOU WANT TO INSURE WHAT YOU KEEP IN THE BOX,YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN "FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization will remain in force until the Bank receives a written notice of revocation from this INSURANCE COMPANY. s 9srlrwmmiew at each of the Bank's locations where this iraarnaiain maintains a safe deposit box." S. Lost Keys. fatf.m4cr C SIOACT CERTIFICATION You received two keys to your box.You agree to notify us immediately N a key is lost or solerm.You also agree to reimburse us for any expense we incur in replacing lost keys or forcing opens your box.You must return all keys to us 1 certify I that: P/S101" when this Agreement ends. amth � T . R of the Bev. NOW named above; PISTItt4.1' A NodOeatlm Of Dooth. es-The foregoing resolution is a complete and accurate statement of a resolution duly adopted by the Owaaanm; If any person with access to your box dies.you agree to no*era immediately,belie env other person seeks actress to -The signatures on this card are the genuine and authorized signatures of the persons named in the resolution;and -The resolution is now in full force and has not been revoked or changed in any way. the box.We nay require you to prove to our satisfaction that you are entitled to the contents of the box before we allow you further access.You agree to indemnify,defend and hold us and our employees harmless from all claims,demands, damages and costs(excluding attorneys'fees)if we allow you to have further access to the bon We nay refuse Secretary's Signature Date immediate access N there is a claim to the box or its contents by the estate or a representafive of a deceased parer Kie- who had access to the boil ACCEPTANCE BY B19millown.By signing below,you agree to First Interstate Bank of California's Safe Deposit Box, 10. Amendlag/Twmhw"This Agreement.Agreement on behal of the Corporation.You also acknowledge that you have read and received a copy of its terms. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by notifying us in writing.N you do so,you will not be entified to any refund j Date: 19_. to rent We may amend or terminate this Agreement at any time,with or without cause,by mailing or delivering a notice f I you. BY:(Signature) Title: 11. You Respons#Afhr At TonnhuA m. N this Agreement ends for any reason,you must empty your box and realm all keys to us.N you do not empty your box or SURRENDER OF BOX BY CORPORATION. renew the rental,we have the not to forcibly remove the contents of your box and dispose of them as permitted by law. You agree to pay for any damage or cost incurred by forcing open your box due to your failure to pay rent or empty the Box x was surrendered on .19_.By signing below,you certify that any property box at lamination. '..., in the box has been lawfully removed and that the Bank no longer has any liability for the box or its contents. 12. Adverse Claim. N we receive conflicting claims or demands regarding your box or its contorts•we may refuse tunher acmes to the box By:(Signature) 'Date unfit we receive evidence or prod,satisfactory to us,of each person's right to access to the box and remove its contents. W. Legal Proses. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. You agree that we may,without liability to you,comply with arty legal process that we believe to be valid and grant access to your sate deposit box whether or not such process is,in fad,valid.You also agree to indemnify,dotend and hold us and our employees harmless from and against every chum,demand action,cost less,Iebifity and expense (excluding atomeys'fees)associated with our compliance with any legal process that we be isys to be valid. I 14. Waivers. so-ttso IRw.area) We may delay enforcing our is under this Agreement without waiving them.A waiver of Y Y g nigh Ag any right by us shah not be considered a waiver of the some right or of other rights at another fine. a0-1IM(AW else) cf+ Fist RESOLUTION 96- SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AGREEMENT-CORPORATION IaoA------Min 161.1G N(Y BOX NO. 1. Terms And s. NAME OF• You are renting a safe deposit box for one year.This Agreement will be automatically renewed each year unless you Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District notify us otherwise in writing .You agree to pay the annual fee to your box,which must be paid in advance.If the annual STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZfP CODE TELEPHONE fee is not paid when due,we may force open you box and dispose of its contents as permitted by law.We reserve the 330 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022 691-1200 right to increase the annual fee for future rental periods and to charge other fees from time to fire. RENTAL DATE ANNUAL FEE ACCOUNT NO, Z Co-Renters. $ If there are co-renters,each of you has a right to open the box-Any co-renter can end this Agreement without notifying the other(a)and sign our release form("Surrender of Sox'j on your behalf. We will automatically charge the fees for your box to the account listed above,unless you indicate otherwise 0. Aeese To Your Box. by checking this box [3,in which case you will be billed directly. You may have access to your sate deposit box during our regular business hours if you show us proper identification and prove to our satisfaction that you have a right to open the box. u E9Rp6Rr4+16M RESOLUTION grLN6RAL DIST'QtGT s. Enuring The Vault. "RESOLVED: The President,any w�isrids —' --.. and/or Treasurer of this Sompow slew is autho- You may not enter our vault unless one of our employees accompanies you.We may refuse to allow more than two rized to enter into Safe Deposit Box Agreements with First Interstate Bank of CaliforniaMoMn eh If oI this Corporation. people to enter the vault at the same time.You will be allowed in the vault for no longer than it takes to open or dose "FURTHER RESOLVED:Any one of the following persons may have access to the safe deposit box: you box.We may require you to carry your box to a room or desk outside the vault You may no remove your box from PRINT NAME SIGNATURE our premises. "hat Nonette Hanko, President Hot Be ' You may not place any of the following in your sate deposit box:any liquid.arty property of an explosive,dangerous or offensive nature.or any property Ufa possession of which is prohibited by law or regulation,or which may become a ''......... nuisance to us or any other renter.it we have reason to believe thet any of these items are stored in you bon,we have z• David Smernof ,f, TreasurerRE the right to open the box and remora its content without prior notification.If we do so.we will s inventory the content ___7RTR'S MAI DEN NAME The inventory shelf be deemed conclusive evidence of the contents of your box. SOCIAL SECU.ITY_NO� 0. Moil Harmless. You agree to indemnity,defend and hold us and our employees harmless from and against every claim,demand,a( e coat loss,liability and expense(excluding attorneys'fees)which we incur by acting in accordance with this Agreed 3. L. Craig Britton, Gen Mgr or as a result of your failure to abide by its terms. SOCIAL MOTH 10 NAM T. OW Reponsib". We we haled by you only to provide rsrtd space for the storage of your property,S any,In our safe deposit boa. ISIGNATURE Technically,we we known as a"Bake for Hale,••which mwns that we we required only to use ordinary cars wish 4• AmE Pn'Jean H. F ldde S, Dist. Clerk respect to your bon You agree that wo wO net be able to you k muy watdtarised person opem your bm,a W"a err haw ued ordfn wy ew to provoM wit au occuwwm s.R cend ba premumd the au w mdhorlted Parson opened SOCIAL SECU.— H MAIDEN your box sh ply because you dale something Is missing.You agree that In the som of miff loe or demegs to your bm or a contents,we will aft be able to you for any conwquaflal or kmdeental damages,nor ter any amount(t)In accea PRINT NAME e u of the lea vafus or fair makst value al soy aa(s)a of the olds al lea.now for try lose orr damage coed,dkecBy or 5. Indirectly,in whoa or In finyd�.by(a)yew or burs to dine.by the Items of thin agremrmet or(b)aoddards SOCIAL HIDENTIFICATION MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME Me,goad,warm damage O1dudhg Wars of M u*pr-ion systems),burglary,cMS areal.wor,aCM of God.or any cars whild is beyond our rerarble cerubof In the avast of my lose or damage for wNdm we are able,am roasrvs the right,In our sole dteaoft m,to(a)pay you tin low value or far mmkd value of any ems as of the dab of low or "FURTHER RESOLVED:Each of the above-named persons or any office r of this YrfPalriw is authorized to sign the Bank's (b)replace,the Roar.NOTWITMANDING ANY TERM IN THIS AGREEMENT TO THE COMM",YOU AGREE THAT EXCEED release form('Surrender of Box By Corporation")on behalf of this Bw�rsaww.DISTR.mCT OUR XCEED FOR ANY LOSS OR OHMAGE YOUR T Y OR ITS CONTENTS,HOWEVER OCCURRING,SMALL NOT E E $s000.00.IF YOU WANT TO INSURE WHAT YOU KEEP IN THE BOX,YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN "FURTHER RESOLVED:This authorization will remain in force until the Bank receives a written notice of revocation from this INSURANCE COMPANY. v 11mminavis m at each of the Bank's locations where this rlp�Tmaintains a safe deposit box."Otemiotirr 0. L.aN Kays CERTIFICATION You received two keys to you box.You agree to notify us immediately if a key is lost or stolen.You also agree to reimburse us for any expense we incur in replacing lost keys or forcing open your box-You must return all keys to us I certify that:D/STRIGT'C.LJ%kvs OmSM1GT when this Agreement ends -I am the- of the yNO named above; OtsMtCT g. Nodscagmm of Death. -The foregoing resolution is a complete and accurate statement of a resolution duly adopted by the Ywgem ems; Immediately,before an other seeks access to U with access fo r box nee to � us an Person you dies,you ail notify lately, Y Person -The resolution is thus card are the genuine and authorized signatures of the persons named in the resolution,and the box.We may require you to prow to our satisfaction that you are emitted to the contents of the box before we allow -The resolution is now in full face and has not been revoked o changed in any way. - you further access.You agree to irxfemrhify,defend and laid us amf our employees harmless from all oteknA demands, damages and costs(excluding attomeys'fees)If we allow you to have further access to the box.We may refuse Secretary's Signature Date immediate access if there is a claim to the box a its contents by the estate or a rep osentaUve of a deceased pow who had access to the bola ACCEPTANCE BY tTit By signing below,you agree to First Intestate Bank of California's Safe Deposit Box. 10. Amarwlkg/TamkualNmg Thal Agramrmet Agreement on behalf of the Corporation.You also acknowledge that you have read and received a copy of its terms. You may tamtnate this Agreement at any time by noWng us in writing.If you do so,you will not be entltled to any surd Data: ,19_. of rent We may amend or terminate this Agreement at any time,with or without cause,by moiling a delivering a notice to you. By:(Signature) Title: Lt. You RssponsibiNry At To m udim. If this Agreement ends for any reason,you must empty your box and return all keys to us U you do not empty your box or SURRENDER OF BOX BY CORPORATION. renew the rental,we have the right to forcibly remove the contents of your box and dispose of Stem as permitted by law. You agree to pay for any damage or cost incurred by forcing open your box due to your failure to pay rem or empty to Box# was surrendered on 19_.By signing below,you certify that any property box at termination. in the box has been lawfully removed and that the Bank no longer has any liability for the box or its contents. IL Adverse CWmr. If we receive wnflicdng claims or demands regarding your box or it contents,we may refuse fuller access to the box By:(Signature 1 Date until we receive evidence or prod,satisfactory to us of each person's right to access to the box and remove its contents �...., 10. Loga Procep. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. You agree that we may,without liability to you,comply with arty legal process that we believe to be valid and grant access to your safe deposit box whether or not such process is,in fact valid You also agree to inds",defend end told us and our employees harmless from and against every claim.demand,action,cost,loss,liability and expense (excluding attorneys'lea)associated with our compliance with any legal process that we believe to be valid. tat. Walwrs. so-f two taw.sleet We may delay enforcing our right under this Agreement without waiving them.A waiver of arty right by us shag not be considered a waiver of the same right or of other right at another time. so-„ao try.ales: Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total P-ject Cost(a)-(b)+(C) (d)+(a)+(0 (9)+(h) FY 95/96 Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures Total Total Grant Grant Adopted Expense to Projected FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) M (g) (h) =Preserve: Coal Creek MinorCIP Projects: 0 0 0 0 1,600 20,000 0 0 Total,Expenditures: 0 0 0 0 1,500 20,000 0 0 Fx Preie-irve: El Corte de Madera ji-ine-Parking Lot -biiig-�-ii-nd--66-n-ii:iid-4-0-5-0-v-eh-ide Conceptual design in conjunction with 170,500 Potential 500 20,000 150,000 parking area&restroom near Skyline. iformulation of Use and Management Grant Plan. �B U Clean-up Clean-up of dump site to include a Prepare a planting plan and plant trees- 3479-,700-347J-06" 317,000 317,000 2,000 planting plan. and shrubs N appropriate. Ridge Trail to L.Honda Ridge Trail connecting Methuselah to 15,000 15,000 Bear Gulch Road(Harmon property) 1 A Trail Improvemerft Improve&construct various trails Dern6insfrafi6n"fiai project,old ree mont tra construction effort to 93,000 6,000 Potential 5,000 6,000 37,000 20,000 20,000 5,000 5,000 identified in pending Trails Element. alignment closed and restored 'complete highest priority trails Grant Barricade illegal or discontinued trail Fencing and signing of approximately 2 identified in Trail Plan. Additional routes identified in planning process. miles of trail. fences and closure signs for trails identified in Trails Plan. -6-11awrence Creek Bridge Replacement of old bridge to improve Engineering-study,plans-;r-econstruct-- 18,00 --3,00-0------1-5-.-000 trail and patrol access. 9 /9 7/98. Minor CIP Projects: 1 01 0 0 3,760 Soo 0 0 0 Other Planning Activities: A 1TrS@T1Ere-ff-W--t-0fUse and Prepare Trail Element TaskITrail Element to U&M Committee in 0 x Use and staff draft trails plan. Management Plan and Management Committee April,to Board in May and June. reviewed 1/25;trail inventory. v�,a and Management Plan Prepare Comprehensive Plan [Resource inventory. Comprehensive Use&Management 6,800 4,800 1,000 2,000 incorporating Resource Management Plan incorporating Resource Plan to Plan Board in January and February. Total Expenditures: 6,000 61000 a 48,250 66,600 170,000 20,000 51000 Preserve: Foothills Major CIP Projects: , -Foothillsftrk Trail Construction&restoration of 4.5 mile -Trl-.ail alignment determined and cost 40,000 10.000 10,000 10,000 estimate prepared. 00 10,0 trail linking Arastradero Preserve with 00 Los Trancos via Foothills Park. -4- 0 0 0 0 10,000 10,0001 '10,0-00 10,000 re L�'m- on Ol der Lot Design --�tr..t expanded parking!o C rof P os I Lo RoadPa rking;ng a n 8,con ct g Preliminary design alternatives. Obtain permits,prepare bid 40,000 000 20,500 4,6V0 ---0 3-6,000 ark t -g r st_m I Prospect Road area and a a documents,bid process&construct. entrance 09-Feb r Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total Project Cost(a)_()+ c)+( +(a)+( +(g)+ ) Budget Analysis Pro-lected Budget Expenditures ' Total Total Grant Grant Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) M (g) (h) Minor CIP Projects: � 1,500 520 0 18,500 12,000 0 0 _ 0 Pro Planning Activities: A Use and Management Plan incorporate Trail Element into existing Draft Trail Element done. Public hearing and final adoption. 4,600 3,600 1,000 Comprehensive Plan. A Long-termaPaWng Studies Study ahematives for long-term Complete investigations,prepare 2,500 2,500 parking P plans,P ft. rkin solution. concept ens, resent to staff. TMal-Expenditures: 22,000 4,520 3,600 68,000 12,000 m 0 0 0 arve: La Honda Creek _ Major CIP Projects: MacDonald Parking Lot Design and construct main parking - � 580.000 Potential 80,000 500,000 near Highway 84 to serve preserve. Grant A Weeks Road Repair Repair drainage problems on new Engineering study and plans;Hazard Solicit bids,reconstruct portion of road 273,460 210,000 (62,469) 25,000 1,000 62,460 driveway. Mitigation Grant application submitted to correct drainage;process HM grant Requested and pending. if successful. Ridge Trail Construction of trail segment from 35,000 _ 35,000 Bear Gulch Road to Highway 84. _ __. Cabin Demolition Demolish cabin and restore site. I Completed. 34,850 34,850 20,000 34,850 .�__.. d _cal A Hazardous Materiels Remove underground fuel tank,mist. ,Tank and chemicals removed, Remove shingles,replace exterior 22,500 8,500 14,500 8,500 _ 14,000 Removal and Improvements chemicals and asbestos siding from °determination of asbestos content of siding on garage. Investigate and garage. (shingles. (construct stairs and landing. Obtain Minor CIP Projects: � 0 a 0 3,600 0 0 _ 6,000 0 Planning Activities: _ P __v_ UanMnagementlan P repare Comprehensive Plan; 5,000 Y 'w _.5,000 incorporate Trail Element and RMP. razing Lease Monitoring Monitor grazing lease and amend as Amended existing graiing lease; Negotiate and monitor new grazing 0 z M x m necessary ;tenant being phased out. lease;lease to be short-term until j comprehensive plan is developed. i A isposrtwn a Determine short-term(1-5 year)uses 4 initial inspection of structures";---- -Monitor residential and structure 0 f ' x x Buildings(MacDonald) of buildings to secure and protect area.I preliminary investigation into uses and leases;leases to be short-term until _,� _ .__ f potential leases. !comprehensive plan is developed. I Total Ex I ' 69,606 43 350 1,000 79,960 T 6,000 80 000 640,000 0 Expenditures: ' t Preserve: Long Ridge � � s Major CIP Projects: i 3 _ i A A idg-,i Trail to,.skyline Con ct mil is 1 e trail from Peters 'Electric gate and fencing;U&M Plan Construction of trail,signing and stiles. 23,000 16,000 20,000 20,000 16,000 7 000 Creek to Skyline Ridge Preserve amendment. Close out grant __._.._ _. _____ ,, ._..___ .... _------------- .__._____.___ .____.._ ._. ___ ___ ......., _ __..._-......___.__._._..__._.__._ _- ,.__... ....__. �_...,. ______. __......__. _.-----_.__.._____...__..__,_ .,___._ ._ ._. - ..._.. __......_. __ _..._,... B $drool Road Repair Mauer repairs to School Road leading Mmor repairs complete to allow for Process HM grant d approved and 76,260 (58,995) _76,260 to Landre residence following storm patrol and trail use;FEMA&Hazard prepare for 97/98 construction;grant Requested damage. Mitigation applications submitted and contingent project. pending. __�..€_.__,, 8 700 600 5 600 11 sm 0 0 0 Minor CIP P ojecits..... ._.._._.._..____._.._.C __._...... __. ....__._._____.___ _.._.._..._....__.._.._.. _.'..__._ E-Et- 09-Feb '..._...__. _ 2 Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (8)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total Project Cost(a)= )+(c)+ ,O+(e)+t +(g)+O Budget Analysis Proij-ected Budget Expenditures Total Total Grant Grant Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96197 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional 17P7roject Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 { (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g) (h) Planning Activities: V_ __c ___ bin-_.�_-____.____ ___ _�-__-__ A Rock Ciim ' Plan Prepare rods climbing plan for Devils limited coilectwn of fans from otlier �Collect additional plans,prepare draft 7,500 W 7,500 Canyon area agencies. plan,hold public workshops,take plan to Board for approval 3 Parking Study Conduct study along Skyline Blvd. 2,500 - - 2,500 corridor to determine potential parking sites. Total Expenditures: 28,700 16,000 B00 20,100 87,760 2,600 0 0 ,erve: Los Trancos ._ Minor CIP Projects: 0 0 0 0 0 -1,000 0 0 Total Expenditures: 0 0 _ 0 160 __100 -100 -100 _._100 Preserve: Monte Bello _ � Major CIP Projects: �µ�W Gold Mine Trail Constriction of 1 mile of trail between 15,000 15,000 Waterwheel Creek&Canyon Trail i South Rxge ParkiParking Lot Improve existing docent parking area. Preliminary investigations and Redefine docent parking area by 90,000 3,750 0 0 5,000 10,000 75,000 discussions with Ridge Vineyards improving surface and perimeter regarding joint use. fencing;implement permit system. _ _ _ _ ___ __.. .. . _._.__.___..__._..__.__ . _ ._w_. _ _. __.; ._..._.. .__._.._..._._.. ...___ .___..._ -_.____w.._ ._____m.�__ i-. __ _...__. __...._._.___.._........ ....___._..._._.. _. _ W_.___.___..._..._.__._._. .. ..____ ®__._._.____ _.._ _.__.._. B Badcpeck Camp Revise ConddonaI Use Permit with Signed existing water source as Revise Palo Alto Conditional Use 46,500 Potential 7,500 1,500 30,000 15,000 _.. City of Palo Alto,reconfigure camp non-potable;initial conversations with Permit. Research requirements. Grant l layout,develop water source,install [Palo Alto to define use permit revision Reconfigure camp layout and prepare 1 permanent restroom. process. site plan. F E 14,000 4,100 10,900 2,100 7,000 0 0 9,ti00 CIP Projects: _____ _._.___ ....__...._._.... ._,. .._ __ _ .... _-_ _ ___.. Total Expenditures: ._re__ 26,250 4,100 10,900 8,600 37,000 _ 15,000 10,000 99,600 Preserve: Monte Bello Picchetti Ranch Major CIP Projects: Y_.___._-------- __._,_ A Homestead Restor ation Phase 1-Historic restoration of Contracted with architect&engineer Phase I-submit plans for permits, 97,654 ' 30,000 ' 7,500€ 10,00040,000( 54 ry Homestead House.Work includes for plans for Phase I. Grant for Phase prepare bid documents,bid process (67654) ; 1 constructing concealed foundation& 111 submitted. Made presentation to Co.;and construction. Phase II-Prepare Requested doing temporary structural seismic ;of Santa Clara Historical Heritage grant agreement with county;select ((( upgrade. Phase 11-Comprehensive Commssion re.Phase 11. architect to do construction plans. structural restoration.Scope of work include doing first and second floor 1 structural improvements,upgrading electrical, plumbing. I € f. ..._._.,,._. ....._...,... ...._.._.. .... .___. __._._. .......___ ..._ .._....._. ..........._..._ _._.__.. ........... .................. ._ _...._...,... .,._.._.. ____ ._.._._i ._._._. ._. ._.. ...... .___. .___. , ...._..... ... d Minor CIP Projects: ( 20,760) 20,727 1,200 5,100 0 � 1,600 0 0 ....._ ...._....._ _.._..._...._.._. ...,_.. .. .. ....._._.._.._ ._..._..___. .._____ ._.. ... ....__�.. ._.. .... .__..,__._._,_,_........ ... _..._._, ......___._ _....___.._._._.... ..........._.. ........._... _ _._..._.._._. ......._... .. ... ... ...... .....p. ............... _..._. ..... .___._._ ....___.. _.__._ .. ..._... ....._. ...._ _........._...._. ....._... .. .._.. Planning Activities: A Public Access Plan Public access plan for winery complex lessee submitted site plan for review. Work with Public Affairs&Operations 0 to emphasize use and resolve Ito increase community awareness and conflicts. ac_ss of winery. 09-Feb 3 Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (8)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Touil Project Cost(a)= b)+(c)+(d)+(a)+ +(9)+O Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures Total Total Grant Grant Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY 111 Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date � Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99l00 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g) (h) A Seismic Upgrade Determine structural integrity and s Architect submittedproposal Winery pg egrity for Pending Committee resolution. 0 _ z occupancy requirements of winery. seismic study&occupancy research. A Parkimg Lot Lighting Plan Install lights in parking lot for night Discussed permit requirements with Pending Committee resolution. 2,000 mm" 2,000 mm events. county planner. A Winery Lease Monitoring : Monitoring of provisions in lease to Lease amendment was approved; Monitor tenant's improvements to 0 x � ensure compliance. determined additional issues relating to farmhouse(exterior&paint), lighting,occupancy and seismic landscaping and other improvements upgrade. relating to lighting,occupancy and seismic upgrades. witty Historic rant Grant application for restoration of Submitted grant that was prepared by Administration of grant if awarded; _ 0 z Homestead House. lessee. existing grant to be administered. �To�tEalExpen�dlktui.iie�* 28,260 20,727 11 20047,100 47,664 1,600 0 0 Preserve: Pulgas Major CIP Projects:_.._7ingL6F A moods oad Park Remove Health Home sewage plant Preliminary plans for demolition 8 toxic Complete process to obtain permits for 127,416 7,418 Potential "x 5,000 4,000 5,000 _ 5,000 110,000 &Sewage Plant Demolition and sludge ponds;design and clean-up;requested demo permits demo,hazardous waste clean-up and Grant construct 12-20 car parking lot. from SF;prepared parking design construction of lot;revise plans and alternatives. secure permits for next year's construction. t I A Restoration&Revegetaton Removal of exotic vegetation and Removal of acacias by volunteers, Implementation of project. 35,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 revegetation of middle ridge. I staff and CDF. ____ __w____._ Minor CIP Projects: ; 1,250 0 mm2,200 .._ 2,400 10,000 0 0 0 ----------- Planning Activities: Use and Management Plan Review of Comprehensive Plan; 1 2,000 2,000 2,000 ,nd RMP incorporate Trail Element and RMP it Trans Oak Mitigation Provide oak mitigation site near site of�'M�eebnith Cal Trans to define Coordinate with CalTrans;review& 0Doctor's house. ncourage their proposal. negotiate proposal if submitted.U&M amendment. s Total Expenditures: N t 18,260 4,000 17,200 17,400 130,000 0 0 0 Preserve: Purisima Creek Redwoods Major CIP Projects: Parking of Expand existing parking lot to meet 36 500 1 500 35 000 Lower rk� 9 L P g P 9 { I � � , demand. . . _._.__. ......._.......... . _____.....�,__.. ...._ type toilet ;Permits obtained,tank installed. � 15,000 15,000 1,000 950 _ Purisinur Creek Trail ' Design and construe whole access' W 25,000 � j w 25,000 trail adjacent to creek near lower parking lot. 1 ( { ._..._ -. _.. .._.. _. ......,__ _...__.,.._.__ _..._. B Punsima Creek RoadRepair Major repairs to Purisima Creek Road ;Minor repairs complete to allow for Process HM grant if. approved and 37,142� (29,657), _..._..___.___._.__._. --_--10,000 �-27,142 �� " following storm damage, patrol and trail use;FEMA and Hazard prepare for 97/98 construction;grant Requested Mitigation applications submitted and contingent project. pending. 1 � Minor CIP Projects: 10,500 4 14,200 4,600 4,600 4,600 0 0 2,000 _._._. _._.. ._.._.._.___..___........._._.___.. . .. .._..... ._____._._____._..__.__.._ _.._..._.___ _._........__..._......._........_........... PiWing Activities: _.._., _. _._____.,. .._t__.__._____.__.._..___,_..w__..._,__.. ..____.___,__.__._. ___....___.,__._._.___. ._ __._______ _____.....__ „_._,,,. _i,_. �..,. Chart A•Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (8)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required t(a)-()+(e+( +(e)+( +g+ ) Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures Total Total Grant Grant� Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96l97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99l00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional � Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g) (h) Y Use and Management Plan incorporate Trails Element into Trafl use inventory. Public workshop,Board adoption of 0 x Comprehensive Plan trail plan. Total Expenditures: 11,500 15,150 4,6W 14,600 31,642 1,600 60,000 2,000 Preserve: Rancho nio t A San no .�. �_. Major CIP Projects: _ _ C grant House Restoration Restore interior to historic period. Foundation, roof and interior rooms Grant expires April'96.Dedication 21,500 13,250 20,000 19,000 13,250 6,750 1,500 Furnish cabin with artifacts. restored. Weatherproof and painted event at the end of April. install more cabin. interpretative signing.and alarm system. Revise RSA brochure to include Grant House information Creekside Trail Construct whole access trail along 20,000 20,000 Permanente Creek near entry. I Black Mountain Trail Realign the upper portion of the trail 25,000 25,000 between PGE and ridgetop. i A Rhus Ridge Perking Design and construct expansion of Preliminary survey of existing parking Meet with neighbors,prepare Board 15.000 15,000 existing parking area;fence trailer. lot and problems;letter to neighbor. report,finalize plans,bid package and approvals,obtain permits and construct. Minor CIP Projects �.. . - 1,850 0 600 1,260 1,000 _ 0 0 _._ 0 _.___....______ _._._.. ... ._._.... ......_..._. ......... ._ ._..... .........._._. ..__...._ .. ...._.._._._....__._._ .___ ._...._ .___.._._.......... _ ..___._...._ __. __.... _..__...._. __._ .__.__..__.__._._ _.._._.__.__.___._..._.._ __ _._.___..____._.._..__._...._.__.. ...__ ...._.___......._ ..._........... . _...._....... Planning Activities: __ _. _s _..�.. . -. �..._._. .._._........_.._.._._........__._- ._. .......... ___...._.___.__.__._...._____._..__ _._....._... _ - _ _.._._._..- _ -__.._.........................._..._......_.__.._..............____._._...._._.._..___ ------- ____..___ 3 A n m i Pasture Acxess -< Regional access plan. Preliminary field research on potential Meetings with Hidden Villa and 0 x x Study trail connections. neighborhood to seek plan support. Earthquake Fault Study Coordination with USGS on the Completed. _ 0 ongoing seismic study. Expenditures: 20,860 13,250 7,360 17,760 a 1,000 25,000 20,000 0 'Preserve: Rancho Field Office Major PPCI erects: B S'hop Building`;eismic'� � Retroft existing shop building to� � Engineering plans for seismic upgrade�Submitpians for permits,Prepare bid 111,300 �� 3,500 --� , � � � -�� 72,500 3,500 4.800 3,000 100,000 Upgrade improve structural integrity.Replace I completed. Hired architect. documents,construction to follow in exterior siding,roof and windows. 97/98. 4 Carport and Yard Construct carport and yard 110,000 1 10,000 100,000 improvements in conceptual plan. Minor CIP Projects: -i-0-00 v 2,665 0 0 0 0 0 0 I Total Expenditures: � n 73,500 6,'165 � 4,800 3,000- 110,000 100,000 _ 0 �0 Preserve: Ravenswood Major CIP Projects:B Trei to Palo Alto Construct trail from Bay Road to 'Obtained provision for PGE easement. Secure PGE(Rhone Poulenc) 82,500 x 7,500 75,000 Runnymede Trail. easement and pursue adjacent easements_ 09-Feb 5 Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total Project Cost(a)= )+(c)+( +(e)+(t)+(g)+1h) FY 95196 Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures Total Total Grant Grant Adopted Expense to Projected FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98199 FY 99100 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 (a) @) (c) (d) (e) (� (9) (h) Y Trail to University,Avenue Construct trai from nor h end of-pond Joint planning with County and Bay Continue monitoring SF environmental 110,000 w w x 10,000 100,000 m to SP and SF parcel. Trail;obtained preliminary approval. assessment and pursue permits. Wetlands Restoration Restore pond to tidal action and Continued negotiations with Rhone 150,000 Potential 150,000 restore to marsh. Poulenc to provide funding. Grant Minor CIP Projects: 0 0 0 3,600 0 0 0 ___... _._. 0 Total Expenditures: 0 0 0 3,600 17,600 175,000 0 150,000 serve: Russian Ridge Minor CIP Projects: 0 0 0 1,000 0 2,000 0 0 Planning Activities: A utde Control Prepare specific plan to control Joint proposal with CDF to conduct a Complete thistle control plan and 2,500 _ 2,500 thistles. bum. Deferred by Board. submit to Board;oversee 1 � implementation of plan. Total Expenditures: 0 0 0 3,500 0 2,000 0 0 Preserve. Saratoga Ga Planning Activities: A Mapboard Tradhead Signs Installation of mapboard and bulletin 3 Install mapboard and bulletin award. 800 600 200 boards Total Expenditures: 0 O -600 2W ll O 0 0_ serve: Sierra Azul Cathedral Oaks Major CIP Projects: ..w._. ,...[ .. _ Prepare bid documents.... �A $Oda Springs Parking Construct parking area for 10-20 cars Prepare U&M amendments;design 57,000 � { 10,000 � 47,000 near Soda Springs Road. I and Soda Springs Trail Construct trail between new parking _ Prepare U&M amendments 31,500 311500 area and Priest Rock Trail Minor CIP Projects: 7,600 0 0 7,600 �0 0 0 0 Manning Activities: --�-----•-----____.____.__ _.._._.,__. __.,._. _ se and Mana Plan Prepare Comprehensive Plan with Trail 0 x U 9ement P P Element and RMP. ; A_dminister t three _. _ _or - grants__awarded_,d..._ for !Available agreements processed; Process agreements as necessary; 0 � x ( Administration acquisition of properties and appraisals ordered;preparing complete acquisitions;prepare design construction of two staging area.(One additional grant materials as and bid documents for construction of grant includes a project in Kennedy requested. two parking areas in 97. Limekiln Area) � i ) Total Expenditures: Preserve: Sierra Azul Kenned Limekiln 09-Feb 6 Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total Pmied Out(a)= )+(c)+(d)+(e)+( +(g)*O Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures Total Total Grant Grant Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Budget Date Additional Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date ! Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Expense O (b) (c) (d) (a) (h) Major CIP Projects: " i8 Kennedy Road Parking Construct a 10-15 vehichle parking _ Aifemative designs;design review with Reassess design aftematives and_ 46,500 5,000 Potenrial 1,500 10,000 30,000 area at trailhead entrance. Town committee;public workshop. reaffirmation of project. Grant I E A iimekiln Canyon Parking Construct a 10- 55 vehicle parking area Prepare U&M amendments;design 88,000 5,000 66,000 72,000 near Alma Bridge Rd.&Limekiln and prepare bid documents. Creek. Mi^nr CIP Projects: µ 1,600€ 1,400 0 2,400 0 0 8,000 12,000 ng Activities: Use and Management Plan Prepare Comprehensive Plan with Trail 0 x }�,. Element and RMP. A Irelantt Easement'Dispute Resolve property line and easement Identified encroachments of grading, Continue to work with leasee and '0W _ x encroachment dispute. gazebo and fence;meetings with Town to bring lease into compliance. i lessee and Town to bring lease into € compliance. m.. ._._' _..___.._.____._.... __,..__.._. _...... ... .........._.___.....___ _. _._.._.._..._...._.._...._._.,.,._.�._.�._..__...__>m._..... ___._._...._.._ _..._,_.._...... .._._.w_.._. _ Total Expenditures: 16,600 1,400 0 19,900 82,000 30,000 _8,000 _12,000 Preserve: Sierra Azul Mt.Umunhum _ m ... . ._ Major ClPProjects:_,, _ A Air Base Demolition Removal of some or all of buildings. Initial assessment of buildings and Contract planner and consultant to 21,000 i 21,000 3 infrastructure;hazardous waste was complete plans for removal of removed. asbestos. Y__n______ ______W____ _w___WW__________._._______,, bid process A Faler Clean-up ' Remove debris,gasoline tank,roofing Prepare bid documents,bid process _ 20,000 20,000 ; material,structure,etc. and complete cleanup. Cherry Springs Trail Construct trail between Cherry Springs 20,000 � 20,000 � and Ridge Trail. k8 Road ParkinglTrad Construct a major staging area wkh (Issues being examined in Interim Prepare design specricetions for Board 172,500 � � 7,500 � 15,000 150,000 rtstruction parking and trailhead. Access Plan. approved interim permit parking area and coordinate construction with field E staff. i Minor ClP Projects:._�,w.__.__ .�,_ _W � � 33,500 w._ 7,737 0 ,�. 13,600 ____.O"'__.__ 0 _____O 0 __ 0 Planning Activities: 1 3 __. _ e n._.,.�__s._..sit'o _ .,__.�..,.._._._ at_._m_.._......_..._.__,_.______._,_ i Use and Disposition Study Evaluate use proposals and for Air Base. alternatives for use of buildings. 3 Use and Management Plan Prepare Comprehensive Plan with___ P P �Rh 0 x Trails Element and RMP. Generator Disposition Market the surplus generators. ;Retained broker,research determined j_ - 0 m {generators probably not marketable. l iA €f2ancho Guadalupe Interim i Prepare plan that provides interim i Staff field trips,pint meeting with Resolution of issues and preparation of 0 _ _ �n ` 3 Access Plan i staging and trail access. County Parks,identification of issues. I conceptual plan;seek Board approval €for construction of parking area and ; € I access trail. Rancho Guadalupe Risk Risk management plan for mine shaft 0 x Management Plan. and tailings area to provide security. 1 ?Cattail Management Plan Advance RMP element for cattail t,000 1 000 management at Cher Springs Pond 9 Cherry P nn 9 € 09-Feb 7 Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required ToW Pro st a)_O+(C)+(d)+(e)+(t)+(g)+O FY 95 BudgetAnalysis Projected Budget tExpenartures Total Total Grant Grant Adopted Expense to Projected FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional Budget Date Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date € Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Expense ( f (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g) (h) B Hang-gliding Stucry Study to determine"rf hang-gliding can � ( 0 � x be initiated at Bald Mountain. _ � _ --___._________r_._W.___ A Jacques Ridge Parking Joint project wiith County to develop (Met with County planners to scope Continue to work with County planners 0 x parking near Jacques Ridge. project. to incorporate parking in current planning process. 3 TotaiExpenditures: 46,000 7,737 0 62,000 1,000 20,000 15,000 150,000 Freserve: SiC Hine Ride r CIP Projects: j A Nature Center Construct nature center building and Nature Center building,mobiles,lab Food chain and history exhibits, 279,400 187,400 104,500; 104,500 28,000 1 36,600 45,000 24,00023,000 install interpretative exhibits and lab; station,flora&fauna vitrines and cabinets and storage,alarm system, interpretive trail signs. i utilities installed. exterior restroom(portabie). s Lambert Creek Tratl 1.5 mile trail between Horseshoe 15,000 1 15,000 Reservoir and lower portion of Page Mill Trail. i B Dump Clean up M µaµ Remove illegal disposal site that may Engineering study to determine size of 205,000 Potential € 5,000 200,000 contain hazardous materials. dump,best clean-up method, Grant investigate funding sources. w_._w_,,,__., ,,,,, Builis Bypass Trail 3/4 mile trail between lower Page Mill 15,000 E ; 15,000 Trail and Alpine Road bridging lambert I Creek. � i 3 Minor CIP Projects: 1 01 0 600 600 6,000 0 0 0 ..,.. _.....__... __. .. Planning Activities: _ . . ,. _.....__ ._ ___.. .._.____._____ _.._. ...__.__...,_ ' __ _ _.._..__._. ....... ._. B Big Dipper Land Use Plan Develop cooperative management plan Assist wtth grazing impact study,staff 0 x x including grazing and trail use. I trail study,cursory structure analysis, J I short-term and long-term shared I ownership plan. Nature enter Grant Preparation of Environmental License Submitted unsuccessful'95 grant Reformat grant application for 0 x Plate Fund grant. application. resubmittal,other grant program. �A Page Mill Trail Extension Acquire and develop extension of Page Submitted Habitat Conservation Fund If grant is successful,work with POST 48,900 (48,900) W Y _ x ux.__.. 48,900 Mill Trail between main portion of grant application. to acquire portion of property needed Requested i # preserve and Big Dipper Ranch. to develop trail extension. i � _ . A 1996 Special vent An outdoor family festival of Special event on June 9. �� 0 �- environmental info.,outdoor activities, { etc _.._...___._.._.._. _ ..._..____....._ ........__._.; _ ...__....._..__.. Total Expenditures: 28,00 36,600 600 60 600 44,000 200,000 '0 86,900 Preserve: Skyline Field Office i Major CIP Protects: i .._. __., w _ A Ope�iatwna FieldOffice Construct 2,850 square foot office Santa Clara Co.CUP obtained, ;Grade site and construct building. 528,000 w 53,000 i, 460,0601 46,000 W 15,000 460,0000 building to be located in existing grading and construction drawings complex. !complete,application submitted for building/grading permit,garage i demo'd,construction manager under contract. _._......_.__......._._.... .._..... -------_..._. .._.___..._......._....._.._.___..._._._.__._.3__.......__....._.._.._.._ _..____..__. . _ ...... __ __ -__-----------------_.-- _.__.___ ____._._______.._._..___.____ ..__ . __.__w___ ._. ,_ _ _.__ ,,,,,,__._ .._,__ _ _____._._ . Minor CIP Projects _ ___ 0 0 _ O '10,000 0 _ 0 0 mm 0 Total Expenditures: 1 460,0001 46,000 16,000 470,000 D D D 0 ._ i Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total Projett Cost(a)• )+(c)+( +(0)+(t?+(9)+(h) Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures 1 ! j Total Total Grant Grant( Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96197 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date I Tasks Proposed for Next Year Cost Date Awarded Received Budget Date Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g) (h) Preserve: St.Jose h's Hill � Major CIP Projects: A Jones Trail Reopen and improve historic alignment Trail retaining walls built and;implement slope stabilizabon plan if 38,388 2,250 10,000; 10,000 28,388 through Novitiate parcel. boundary was fenced. Damage to necessary and secure additional FEMA (30,591) fence and hillside in storms. funds.Repair fence. Requested B Restoration of Pistol ange Regrade and revegetate pistol range Restoration plan and implementation. 37,400 22,400 15,000 '+d Gullies and gullies. �_.,_. ._. trans Oak Mitigatwn Caitrans to establish oak habitat, CaiTrans plans in progress. Coordinate project Planting will occur 0 x secure with fence and irrigate. _ in fall of 1996 _ ___.. _._.___ .__ .__. _._.. _ _.._.. .. ....._. __ I Minor CIP Projects: 20,760 3,900 300 0 8,760 1,600 0 0 i E € 30 750 3 900 300 25 000 ry37 138 1 S00 0 Total Expenditures: --"'-0 Pe _. ..........................._ ._. __. _..._....._...__�...,._. .._.,._.........._........... __. _ .............. _ .... _... _... _ .... - _ Prese : Teague Hill _ 0 0 __. 0 0 — 8,000 Min r CIP Projects: 0 o �µ �_._...__._.__.__.__,. ...._ ._..._._____....._._.__.__.___._.__.__.______.__._._ _ ......_._ . . .._.._ .. _._._, _ .._._..... . _.__i. _ __....._____..._....._.__....._.....____._..___.__._._...__.._._ .. ___............._.._..__..._. __.._... _,...._...._....__._ ______....__.. Planning Activities: ) Use and Management Plan Prepare Comprehensive Plan; _.�_ 5,000 _ 5,000 incorporate Trail Element and RMP. A Disposition of Surplus Feasibility study and potential sale of ,Feasibility studies,certificates of i Additional site planning and provisions 102,500 i 46,700 9 7,000 38,200 12,000 43,800 _ Parcels(Pinto Way) surplus parcels at Pinto Way. 1 compliance and narrowing of project to'for trail easements;Board approval; $ Pinto Way. (advertise property for sale. s . _ __�_ _ _ ._. ..._. _.... _ _ w_ _ __.__.. _ _.___ .._ �.____. __. _____ _ _.___ .. _ _ _ _ .__.......... � Interim Trails Pian Develop interim trails plan to open site 0 � �� x prior to Comprehensive U&M Plan. �_____—_^W ��_.___.__.�__ €._____ __ � t _.alExpenditures: 7,000 �38,200 12,000 43,800 0 0 0 13,000 Preserve Thornewood i Major CIP Projects: Upper Bypass Trail Design and construct trail to "V 15,000 ry 15,000 circumvent lease area A Dam SpNiay Restoration Conduct engineering study and repair .Engineering study and plans for repair; Process HM grant if successful; 69,935 —2,482€€ (52,465) 14,000 _„'_ 0 and Landslide Schillingakes spillway. I Hazard Mitigation Grant application conduct bid process and oversee [ Requested ( ) 9 P Y� 9 PP' P C submitted and pending. reconstruction of spillway&clean-up of j ( creek channel. ._..__.__._..__.-___..._._._......_........ ._._.___._............__._.._._._._....._,._. Minor CIP Projects: Planning Activities —Residence _ e_._. __'__.__ v_._ A Historic.Restdance Lease Establish new lease arrangement for `Preliminary inspection of structures ;Work with Board committee in 0 structures and surrounding area. !after previous tenant vacated. re-examining uses and selection of permanent tenants. I 3 A Boundary Planning Study Determination of preserve boundaries Survey of proposed easement parcel d Research subdivision maps,contract 2,500 w� —� 2,500 &trail ownership below Schilling Lake adjacent to Dennis Martin Creek. for boundary survey,assist in map _ revisions and sign installation. i i l Chart A-Draft Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Shaded Project Scheduled FY 96/97 (X)Scheduled,Funding Not Required Total Project Cost(a)_()+(c)+(d)+(a)+( +(g)+(h) Budget Analysis Projected Budget Expenditures € � Total� Total Grant Grant Projected Adopted Expense to FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98199 FY 99/00 Beyond FY Project Expense to Funds Funds Additional � } Project Project Description � Completed Tasks to Date Tasks Proposed for Next Year Budget Date Cost Date Awarded Received Expense Budget Budget Budget Budget 99/00 x (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g) (h)- _._------ T Total Expenditures: i € l 15 000' 300 0 79,963 7,640 0 0 15,000 m... ;Preserve: Windy Hill 9 Major CIP Projects: Underground Utilities Underground utilfties along Portola Underground utility district formed, I PGE to underground utilities between 150,000 1 150,0001 150,000 Road frontage. ongoing planning wl Town,PG&E, April and June. j ! other utility companies i I Lower Parking Lat and Construct 50 vehicle parking lot and Portola Valley CUP review,draft Construct parking lot and restroom. 216,000 37,0001 132,100€ 1,750 9,000 170,000 Restroom restroom adjacent to Portola Road. construction plans. A Skylirse Restroom n�stali�restroom at Skyline Bivd. I Obtain permits from Portola Valley and 15,000€� ( 2,500� 15,000 parking area. install restroom. I € B Sausal Trail Construct full access trail from parking Investigate realigning trail to protect 29,800 29,800 lot across dam to Spring Ridge Trail i wildlife habitat. Long Meadow Trail Construct trail from Bozzo Gulch Trail 20,000 € 20,000 to Spring Ridge Trail(approx €Spring Ridge Road Realign steep sections of road to 15,000 15,000 i Realignment improve patrol and trail access; I ! engineering plans&permits required € { Minor CIP Projects: 0 211 0 5,800 10,000 10,000 0 0 € i Ph nning Activities: s 6 j Corte Madera Management Agreement with POST to manage their+Field trip to identify issues and scope Meet with POST to scope out terms of 0 property near Hamm's Gulch. of management agreement. agreement,conduct field research, meet with field staff,draft agreement for review and revisions,prepare i i Board report. i I E Total Expenditures: 154 250} 211 100 19800 39,800 30,000 15,000 0 697,900 643,3001,058,8001 26761 6 2 836,434 883,900[Grand Total: Total Five-Year Projected Expenditures= 4,242,797 09-Feb 10 � � s� I 4��. I Regional Open Spa R-96-22 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Draft Five-Year Planning Work Program for District tes and Facilities GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION -. Tentatively adopt the Five-Year Planning Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities. DISCUSSION At your November 29, 1995 meeting, you discussed and accepted a proposal to change the Relative Site Emphasis Plan process and develop a more comprehensive approach to planning for capital improvements and related planning activities. As a result of a collaborative effort between Planning and Operations staff and Management Team, the attached Draft Five-Year Planning Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities has been prepared (see Chart A). Process The Draft Five-Year Planning Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities was formulated over a two month period and included four steps. The process started with a comprehensive project list that was developed using the Relative Site Emphasis Plan as a foundation and building upon it with new projects identified by Planning and Operations staff and Management Team. Most new projects were added to the work program, with the exception of those needing further consideration in the use and management planning process. Projects listed include those contained in existing use and management plans, others anticipated to be adopted in upcoming use and management plans, and associated land use planning activities. The second step involved prioritization whereby representatives from Planning and Operations selected high priority projects for the coming year using criteria relating to public needs, safety issues, and grant funding deadlines. In the third step, planners scoped the priority projects by identifying tasks and time requirements and prepared individual schedules to ensure the proposed work program can be accomplished. In doing this, planners looked beyond site-related projects to other, often time consuming, responsibilities associated with long-range planning and general tasks. As a result, Chart B was prepared to acquaint you with these broader tasks. The final and most difficult step required adjustments to the work program whereby some projects needed to be deferred to another year or, in many cases, slowed to ensure that high priority projects can be accomplished. Projects were divided into "A" and "B" priorities, as 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 R-96-22 Page 2 they were last year during final budget preparation. An "A" project is the highest priority and is anticipated to be fully funded in this year's budget. A "B" project is a second priority that is scheduled to move forward as quickly as time permits, but may only be partially funded, depending on budget constraints. Second priority projects allow flexibility in planning by providing alternative projects to focus on when unknown circumstances arise with high priority projects and cause unusual delays. Chart A - Draft Work Prop-ram for Preserves and Facilities The Draft Work Program for Preserves and Facilities includes a comprehensive list of capital improvement projects, planning activities, project descriptions and tasks, grant funding information, and budget analysis for the current year and following five years. The projects are listed by preserve, which are shown in alphabetical order. Project descriptions, status, and information regarding specific tasks have been provided where appropriate. Projects shaded in the left-hand column are proposed to be undertaken in the coming year and are shown to be an "A" or "B" priority. Other projects are either scheduled in the following years or are expected to have been completed in the current fiscal year. Under each preserve, projects are separated into three categories: Major CIP Projects (Capital Improvement Projects); Minor CIP Projects; and Other Planning Activities. All major projects and planning activities have been listed, but minor projects have not. There are numerous minor projects that range in costs from $100 to $15,000 and are simply summarized in the budget analysis on the right side of chart. A complete list of minor projects has been provided to the Administration and Budget Committee and is available at the District office upon request. The right-hand portion of Chart A includes funding information. The first four columns focus on total project costs and grant funding. The first column indicates the total cost of the project, which includes column (b) Total Expense to Date and anticipated expenditures in the future. In the caw of some ongoing projects such as the Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, the total expense to date includes initial planning, design, and construction costs. Likewise, the two columns addressing grants include all grants awarded and received to date. In the Grants Awarded column, funds shown with parenthesis have been applied for, but a grant committment has not been made. In the same column, potential grant projects have also been identified. The remaining portion of Chart A provides a funding analysis of the current fiscal year and five following years. Your attention should be given to projects and funding scheduled for Fiscal Year 1996-1997. It is important to note that Planning staff's focus in developing the overall work program has been to improve the scopmg and cost estimating for individual projects proposed in the coming year. As time permits and plans become more defined, projects scheduled beyond next year will have more detailed descriptions and costs estimates. R-96-22 Page 3 Chad B - Draft Work Program for Long-Range Planning and General Tasks As previously mentioned, the Draft Work Program for Long-Range Planning and General Tasks has been developed to respond to a need to better understand the scope and time required by Planning staff to perform non-site specific tasks. To accomplish this, Chart B is divided into three sections. The Policy and Program Development section encompasses a broad range of projects that usually impact the entire planning program as well as the other programs. The Planning Studies and Tools section addresses projects that improve planning staff's ability to perform their work. The last portion of the chart, General Support, includes routine tasks, and represents a large portion of planning time and effort that goes towards implementing the planning program. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Planner Contact Person: Same as above Chart B-Draft Work Program for Long-Range Planning and General Tasks FShaded Project is Scheduled FY 96/97 (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Additional Tasks by Year End Tasks Proposed for Next Year Policy and Program Development: A Regional Open Space Plan Comprehensive Plan to guide District Project scoping,background research, Conduct staff research and planning Complete plan,basic cost estimate, programs towards a 20-year vision of initial public workshop. on policies and draft plan. mission statement,policy revision. the greenbelt. i Relative Site Emphasis and Develop new approach to long-term Developed Work Program concept Explore streamlining budget process Revise process as necessary. Budget Process Revisions planning and budgeting of capital with Planning Team and presented by budgeting on a project-by-project improvements. new approach to Board. basis. A 'Open Space Use and � ~ Update and revise Use and �il �w Tµ Review planning process and develop Coordinate process and draft revised Management Planning Management Planning Process. detailed scope of project to be planning process;relate to time Process completed in coming year. management and seek Board approval. Aq CE A Guidelines 8 Formalize process for addressing rrmm Compilation of CEQA documents both Attend intensive two-day seminar; Coordinate process and draft revised Procedure CEQA on all projects and respond to in-house and from other agencies. review Alice's work to date;define CEQA procedures;seek Board need for advanced planning. tasks involved in revising CEQA approval. process for District. ADA Policy Revision Update policy to reflect changes in procedures relating to providing access information on District trails. i A Dog Use Policy Complete process of consideration Completed review and use Bring Windy Hill to U&M Committee and implementation of changes in dog amendment process,except Windy for consideration of access;status access in preserves. Hill. report on Pulgas Ridge access program. A Trail Use Policy Review Review and revise policies based on Identified some areas of difficulty in Review and revise policies based on growing experience with trail use implementing policies and guidelines. growing experience with trail use planning. planning;depending on scope of changes,may need to go to a Board Committee. A..Reic®ristdute Resaurce Define resource management — Received initial list of concerns and Develop and agree on a process Implement resource management Management Program priorities and staff resources to meet interest areas from Operations. between Planning&Operations to program. needs. decide staffing;review with GM. B Grant Procurement Strategy, Determine how to handle grant Develop strategy and action plan; Implement strategy and action plan. applications. include in budget. Y Overall Strategy or Planning Determine how to deal with District Identified need. Clarify objectives. Scope the project. Parking Areas parking problems in a comprehensive manner. Planning Studies&Tools: A Standard Contract Forms Complete review of contracts and Merged District and East Bay Acquaint departments and all standardize contracts for planning and Regional contract documents to employees of revised District construction services. complete standardized contracts. contracts. B Preserve Database Create database to provide Trail use database for volunteer logs, Scope project with others(Planning, Hire consultant to design expanded information on trails,trail use, citations,warnings,and accidents. Operations and Acquisition). database to broaden preserve historical ownership,and parcel - information system with input from information for all preserves. staff. Input data as required. A omputer Mapping System Developing in-house capability to Identification of software and I Implement upgrade and transfer generate site maps and regional map hardware requirements for upgrading existing files from consultant. for reports and presentations. existing system. 09-Feb 1 i Chart B-Draft Work Program for Long-Range Planning and General Tasks Shaded Project is Scheduled FY 96/97 (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Additional Tasks by Year End Tasks Proposed for Next Year B GIS Development _ Participate in regional development of Participated with GIS development at j Continue participation as time permits.. geographical information systems. Greenbelt Alliance and various public agencies. A Trail Inventory Methodology Review and modify methodology for Identify areas of concern and agree 1 Revise procedures. trail inventory based on experience on process for revising inventory. and need to streamline. A 'Sign Invento �— Intem—compilinginformation foe —...__ Invento of uederwe but ut on _ ._ Invento to continue. m_'_m_ Coe lete—inventory of all District trail rY rY 9 Y P rY p rY database by inventorying signs on all hold temporarily. and trailhead signs. I District preserves. 1 Study managing weeds. i Extension Service. , report to Board. Complete study,including procedures g Y P P P 9, g � y �for Operations staff. � rassland Manage Stud to provide procedures for Sco in discussions with Agricultural Scope stud �� B Catolog Mitigation Sites Volunteer project to identify preserve Volunteer has been inventorying I Volunteer will continue to inventory restoration sites that can be used for potential sites. I potential sites for mitigation. mitigation. Restroom Study _. _ _. District-wide study of restrooms to I determine alternatives. General Support(Routine): A General Map Updates Update in-house maps including 56-0 2000 scale maps were revised by WM All maps will be updated regularly. A11 maps will be updated regularly. and 2000 scale base maps,preserve volunteers;other base maps and wall maps and wall maps maps updated regularly. A Sign Design and Working with field staff in ordering all Designed and revised signs as u' Continue to design and revise signs Continue to design and revise signs Replacements replacement signs and designing new needed. as needed. as needed. signs for District sites. 1 e Sign Committee Participate in the Sign Committee in Bulletin Board design,Traillhead Revisions to trailhead regulatory sign. Review ongoing signing issues. Representation reviewing and revising District sign regulation sign design. standards. Y Construction Spec Updates Update of specifications for District Specifications are updated on a case Specifications are updated on a case Specifications are updated on a case improvements including trails,fences, by case basis. by case basis. by case basis. gates,bridges,etc. I B rail se Database Supervision of data entry,designing Assist Operations and volunteer in Assist Operations and volunteer in 'Assist Operations and volunteer in Maintenance special reports as necessary. entering field data monthly. entering field data monthly. centering field data monthly. A n resented to Board r October —C0 00rd Work n, ram;preparation of �. N�H�µN�X_�µ "_ ____N___ µ op A Work Program Preparation Annual preparafion of Werk Program� Coordination acid development of� Coordination and development of p Program;p p Integration of individual Work master Work Program. and revised in February each year. individual Work Program. Programs into master Work Program; Management revisions and Board report. A Budget Preparat on_Annual—preparation-of budget to—be—'--Mid-year eudgee review;coordination— Extract 5-Year CIP budget for Budget Mid-year budget review;coordination 1 presented to Board committee in of Team's input into 96/97 budget Committee;prepare remaining budget j of Team's input into 97/98 budget February and revised in October each associated with individual Work for non-work program portion of associated with individual Work year. Programs. budget. Programs;preparation of remaining 97//98 budget. i A Action Plan and Program Annual preparation of Action Plan to-1Participated in year-end&mid-year Preparation of 96/97 Action Plan. Coordinate year-end&mid-year Evaluation be presented to Board in February preparation of Program Evaluation; Program Evaluation;coordinate and and evaluated in October each year. coordinated review for new Action draft 97/98 Action Plan. 09-Feb 2 Chart B-Draft Work Program for Long-Range Planning and General Tasks Shaded Project is Scheduled FY 96197 (A)Project is Highest Priority (B)Project is Second Priority_ Project Project Description Completed Tasks to Date Additional Tasks by Year End Tasks Proposed for Next Year A Annual'Dedication Review Annual review and recommendation Reviewed and recommended parcels Transfer Herb's Lotus files over to for properties to be dedicated. for dedication. Qpro;review&recommend parcels for dedication. I A Acquisition Studies&Report Various area-wide and property _ Shannon,Reece, Rancho Guadalupe, Thornewood surplus parcel. Project by project basis. specific acquisition studies and Bartkowski,Sempervirens,Anthony I�� m subsequent acquisition reports. acquisition f A Development/EIR Reviews Review and respond to site Blue Oaks,Diocese,Los Gatos Collins(Coal Creek) Unknown at this hf�time. development plans and EIRs that Country Club j potentially impact District lands. N Interagency Planning Participation in Ridge Trail,Bay Trail Attended meetings and provide Attend meetings and provide support ;Attend meetings and provide support and Biodiversity Task Force. support for all three projects. I for all three projects, for all three projects;in addition lend j support to SCVWD Watershed task ' force. A Resource Management Respond to resource management Coordinate resource management Coordinate resource management ,Coordinate resource management Projects needs;conduct research and organize projects as necessary;utilize staff and projects as necessary. [projects as necessary;anticipate specific projects. consultants. resource planner to assume this <responsibility in July. B Computer System Supporter Administer and troubleshoot network Completed network with consultant; Outline alternative approach to Participate in coordinating computer and computer system. daily maintenance of computer managing computer system. system support for planning and _....__......__-._.__.._______.._. .____..-.. _..__._._.__.systemVP_.________...___._.__..__.._._................._._.__ ___.___.....�.._._..._._..._._,__.__.___._..._.._____...._..__..._._._. ^acquisition.m„_______._.._...___._..__..__ A� Grant Projects{New} '�'�4rt�' 'Prepare potential grant projects such Grants completed to date include: Scope Nafl Trails grant and Prepare grants as necessary. as LWCF,Historical Commission, Solid Waste Management Board, preparation of creek restoration grant s Habitat Conservation,Nat'l Trails and Santa Clara Co.Historical application. other grants as necessary. Commission,L&WCF,and Hazard Mitigation. A Human esources Coordinate personnel evaluations for Coordinate personnel evaluations for Coordinate personnel evaluations for Coordinate personnel evaluations for Coordination Planning and Acquisition. Planning and Acquisition. Planning and Acquisition. ;Planning and Acquisition. A Area Project oordination Coordinate planning projects with field Attend crew scheduling meetings. Attend crew scheduling meetings. j Attend crew scheduling meetings. and Crew Scheduling staff in Skyline and Foothills areas. Am Manageme�n#team - Attend Management Teamwmeetings Attend meetings as necessary. Attend meetings as necessary. m Attend meetings as necessary.Nm Representation and act as liaison between Management,Planning and I Acquisition. i _Prgra [A- General Graphics Support ov ide variety ofphic support to Report materials,staff and�Board � Report'materials,staff and Board Report materials,staff and Board i all departments. presentations,grant support. presentations,grant support. presentations,grant support. _._._.. ..._......__._. ... __ ...._.._..._._ _.__.._...._.._..__ ._....._._._...__........_.._�_._...._............_.__...._..___......___.......... .. ..._.._........__._.....___z...____..._.._....._._._._.____._.____.____.....--_..__.._._....__.___....___._.....__n 09-Feb 3 Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-20 Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Adoption of Guidelines for Board-Staff Working Relationsh' - d Board Meeting Procedures GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION - - Review, amend as necessary, and adopt the Guidelines for Board-Staff Working Relationships and Board Meeting Procedures. DISCUSSION At your January 10, 1996 meeting, you approved the Guidelines for Board-Staff Working Relationships as amended during the meeting, referred two new proposed guidelines to the Administration and Budget Committee for review, directed staff to incorporate changes discussed during the meeting in the Board Meeting Procedures, and requested the documents be returned to the full Board for additional review. The Administration and Budget Committee (Directors Henshaw, Davey, and Smernoff) reviewed the Guidelines and the Board Meeting Procedures at their February 7, 1996. The Committee recommends the following wording: Guideline 9 - The Board will advise the General Manager when Board members feel staff is attempting to direct or set Board policy. Guideline 12 - Board members may serve in District volunteer programs under the same terms and conditions as any member of the volunteering public. When volunteering they agree to conduct themselves as would any other member of the, volunteering public. They will accept all direction from staff members organizing the volunteer activity. Staff conducting volunteer activities will treat Board members as they would any other volunteer, and will bring any difficulties to the Program Manager or General Manager for resolution. The Committee also recommends that for clarity guidelines 8 and 10 be revised to read: Guideline 8 - The administration of the District is the responsibility of the General P Y Manager. The General Manager will advise the Board when he or she feels the Board is attempting to direct the administration of the District. 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:fete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,.Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:t_.Craig Britton I Guideline 10 - Management team will set a positive example of Board-staff relations for public and staff. The Committee also suggested the words "before the Board meeting" be added at the end of Guideline 6. With respect to the last item of Public Comment/Oral Communications in the Board Meeting Procedures, Legal Counsel recommends that the words "public comment is closed and that" not be deleted. Prepared by: Jean H. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact person: Same as above GUIDELINES FOR BOARD-STAFF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Accepted by Board of Directors November 20, 1991 Amended April 9, 1992 Amended January 11, 1993 Amended August 26, 1993 Amended General 1. Board members may go to any staff member for information. If information request requires more than minimal staff time, the request should be made to the General Manager or Program Manager who shall confer with the General Manager. 2 . Board members are encouraged to give staff sufficient lead time to fulfill Board requests and to put important requests in writing where apprepriate. 3 . Information (except trail conditions) provided from a Board member to staff should be routed through individual Program Managers or the General Manager. 4. If an individual Board member suggests that staff time be spent on a project not previously approved by the General Manager, staff will evaluate the request for consistency with established goals and policies, effects on other projects and available staff and financial resources. The staff will estimate the cost of doing these projects, will review them with the management team and will communicate the information to the Board and obtain its approval prior to proceeding. 5. Management reports and recommendations to the Board should present areas of potential controversy and concern. 6. Board members and management will endeavor not to surprise each other with important information; if a Board member wants additional information or documents on an agenda item, the Board member is encouraged to contact the General Manager or Program Manager before the Board meeting. 7. Staff will actively support and implement Board decisions. 8. The internal administration of the District with erapleyees is the responsibility of the General Manager. The General Manager will advise the Board of times when he or she feels it is fel-t- the Board is attempting to direct the internal administration of the District. 9. The Board will advise the General Manager when Board members feel staff is attempting to direct or set Board policy. 10. Management team will set a positive example fer ether staff fer Beard- staff rely lens of Board-staff relations for public and staff. 11. Board members and staff will respect each other' s personal time. G-1 12. Board members may ser,, in District volunteer prc_ -ams under the same terms and conditions as any member of the volunteering public. When volunteering they agree to conduct themselves as would any other member of the volunteering public. They will accept all direction from staff members organizing the volunteer activity. Staff conducting volunteer activities will treat Board members as they would any other volunteer, and will bring any difficulties to the Program Manager or General Manager for resolution. Meeting-Related 1. Board members will refrain from publicly reproving staff members. Any concerns about employee performance should be discussed privately with the General Manager. 2 . The Board shall not prohibit public criticism of its policies, procedures, programs or services, but may shall request members of the public to refrain from personal attacks upon individual staff members. G-2 REVISE DRAFT OUTLLNE OF BOARD PROTOCOL& BOARD MEETING PROCEDURES GOALS: To have effective Board meetings; to have a clear delineation between public input and Board deliberation; to ensure effective use of time at Board meetings and to complete the District's public business in a timely manner; to foster control of the appropriate procedures for Board meetings, based on Robert's Rules of Order; to ensure public input in an orderly and consistent manner; to ensure an appropriate level of decorum during meetings; to ensure use e miefophenes by Beafd, staff, and fflenibefs of the publie to provide au to provide for the clear recording and taking of minutes. Procedure for Agenda Items: • Agenda items not ifieluded oft the Consent Galefidaf shall be eensidefed in the fellewin a During consideration of agenda items the fallowing sequence is to be adhered to, unless specific exceptions are agreed to by the Board: 1. Presentation on agenda item 2. Board members may ask questions for clarification, followed by preliminary Board comments and discussion if any. 3. Public Comment period 4. Board discussion and deliberation; additional comment from public only when requested by Board members and directed through the presiding officer. S. Board action on agenda item Public Comment/Oral Communications: • At the beginning of each meeting, the President shall make a statement outlining the procedures for public comment. • A member of the public may address the Board on an item not on the agenda under Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. There shall be no action or discussion on items not appearing BMP-1 on the agenda. However, Board members may briefly respond to public questions, ask a question for clarification, refer the matter to staff, request staff to report back at a future meeting as an informational report or place the matter on a future agenda. • Persons addressing the Board should be requested to state their name and address for the record. • Persons who are recognized should rise and address the Board from the podium microphone prior to speaking, not speak from their seats. • The person recognized by the President should address the Board, not staff members or other audience members. There shouldn't be a dialogue between audience members and staff, or between audience members. Public comments and questions should be directed through the President. • Only one person at a time should address the Board; other audience members should wait to be recognized before speaking. The President should discourage out-of-turn speaking by the public. 0 At the close of public comment, the President should indicate that publie e0filment i elesed and the matter is now returned to the Board for deliberation and decision. Consent Calendar: • Membefs of the publie rflay fequest that an itei:n be femoved ffeffl the Consent Galen dtifing Ofal Gemmunieations. • Board members, a the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. • Board members may ask brief questions for clarification or make brief statements on an item without removing it from the Consent Calendar. 0 Board members may vote "no" on Consent Calendar items without pulling them from the Consent Calendar by asking that the minutes reflect a "no" vote on a specified agenda item. Board Conduct/Deliberation De4befa6on: 0 The presiding officer may require individual Board members to raise their hands to be recognized. BMP-2 • The presiding officer will recognize Board and staff members by name and will identify the makers of motions and seconds. • For each agenda item to be considered by the Board, the presiding officer shall provide a period of time for public comment prior to any vote taken. After the public comment period has closed, the public will be discouraged from interrupting the Board's deliberations, and only by peRnis-siem invitation of the presiding officer shall the Board accept additional public comments or Board questions of the public. • , eomment. Informational Reports: • Informational reports should be restricted to brief announcements or reports related to District business and shall generally be no more than three minutes. There .,hall be He de4ibefatiefia faetual infefmafiefi of to agendize an item. There shall be no action or discussion concerning Informational Reports. However, Board members may refer a matter to staff, request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting as an informational report or place the matter on a future agenda. Informational reports of a personal nature that are unrelated to District business should not be shared during a public meeting. Closed Sessions: • No person who attends a closed session shall disclose any statements, discussions, documents or votes made in closed session except as specified required by the Brown Act or where authorized by a majority of the Board. Board-Public Relations: • If a Board member represents the District before another agency or organization, the BMP- . 3 Board member shall represent the majority position of the Board. 0 When contacting another agency or organization in a personal capacity, Board members should indicate that his or her comments are given as an individual and not as a representative of the District Board of Directors. BMP-4 Regional pen Spa 3 R-96-18 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-04 February 14, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Settlement Agreement in PERS vs. Grench and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District LEGAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the settlement agreement between the District and the Public Employees' Retirement System in the matter of PERS vs. Grench and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Case No. 358-24-3313. DISCUSSION l In 1993, Herbert Grench retired as the District's General Manager after 20 years of service. He had been hired in 1973. Since 1993, the District has been involved with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) over the issue of whether certain compensation, a portion paid into a deferred compensation plan and a portion received in cash during Mr. Grench's tenure with the District, should be included in Mr. Grench's final compensation for purposes of calculating his retirement allowance. At the time of Mr. Grench's retirement, an District accounting error was discovered relating to the additional 9.7% per month of salary compensation Mr. Grench received in accordance with his 1974 employment agreement. Due to the District's error, this extra pay was never reported to PERS, and PERS contributions were not paid upon it. PERS rules require that bi-weekly contributions be made to PERS on all employee compensation and this was not done for this compensation. PERS recently agreed to a settlement proposal in the matter of PERS vs. Grench and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Case No. 358-24-3313 (see attached Settlement Agreement). PERS' assessment is that, with interest, the amount of retroactive payments due PERS to fully fund the proposed settlement would be $41,551.65 This is the amount of contribution that should have been paid to PERS since 1974, plus applicable interest. The resolution of this matter will not have budgetary impact on the District since PERS is agreeable to the District using its PERS surplus asset account to pay for any settlement. i The District has approximately $121,000 in the PERS surplus asset account at this time. The surplus asset account arises from the District being "over-funded", which means the District's actuarial assets exceed its actuarial liabilities for paying PERS contributions. The amount of over-funding is removed from employer assets used for rate-setting purposes and is placed in a surplus account for that employer. These funds cannot be refunded to the District. Since PERS is "under-funded" for this retirement allowance, the District can designate a portion of its surplus account to fund it by paying the PERS contributions which ought to have been paid on this compensation. Approval of this settlement agreement will resolve this issue with PERS, will repay the unpaid contributions and resolve the issue concerning Mr. Grench's retirement allowance. Prepared by and contact person: Susan Schectman, Legal Counsel 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:41 5-691-1200 • 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 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into by and between the Public Employees' Retirement System, a California State Agency, ("PERS"), Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a California Special District, ("District"), and Herbert A. Grench ("Grench"). A. There is pending an administrative appeal before the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, entitled "In the Matter of the Application for Recalculation of Benefits, Herbert A. Grench and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Respondents, Case No. 358-24-3313, OAH No. N-950-1101, (hereinafter referred to as "the Appeal") in which Grench and District contend that $8,840.00 of compensation received by Grench in his final compensation period should be included in the final compensation used by PERS to calculate Grench's retirement allowance. PERS contends such amounts should be excluded upon certain grounds, including the District's failure to report such amounts to PERS and to pay the required PERS contributions thereupon. B. Grench and District desire that Grench receive the full retirement allowance intended by the District and Grench based upon the payments in dispute in the Appeal. PERS desires that any retirement allowance be fully funded and be consistent with PERS law and policy. The parties believe that by entering into this Settlement Agreement these desires will be met. C. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings or litigation and in order to avoid the cost and time this would entail, the parties have agreed to resolve this dispute as herein set forth: NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, the Parties hereto agree as follows: - 1. Upon execution of this Settlement Agreement, PERS will withdraw its objection to and will approve the previously reported amounts of $48.10 per hour for Grench, for the interval beginning with the second pay period of February 1993 through and including April 29, 1993. Upon execution of this agreement, PERS will further approve the retroactive reporting of a total of$48.10 per hour for the interval from April 29, 1992 through and including the first a period of February 199 . These m 3 ese amounts together are the equivalent of a total annualized pay Pe Y g q reported compensation of $100 048 for the period ending April 29 1993. District will report the amounts from April 1992 to February 1993 to PERS on its next succeeding regular payroll report or in a special supplemental payroll report. Settlement Agreement Page 2 2. Grench's retirement benefits will be adjusted retroactive to the effective date of his retirement using the adjusted amount of compensation authorized to be reported by this Settlement Agreement, subject to any limitations of Internal Revenue Code §415, if applicable. In the event Grench's retirement allowance is limited by Internal Revenue Code § 415, PERS shall implement the benefit adjustment procedures of Government Code §21757(a) and the replacement benefit program of §21757(b) to provide any such benefits for which Grench is eligible. The adjusted retirement allowance will be paid to Grench retroactively from his date of retirement, April 30, 1993, and prospectively thereafter according to the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Retroactive payments will be paid to Grench in a lump sum. 3. The adjustment in reporting of compensation and adjustment of benefits will be made on the grounds of the particular error or omission made in the reporting of payments made under the deferred compensation program involved in this case. By its execution of this Settlement Agreement, District represents that it intended to and did pay the funds in question in this matter to Grench as part of his wages, intended that the deferred compensation at issue in the Appeal be employee paid, and intended that the payments be reported to PERS as compensation at the times they were paid to Grench at least since 1987. 4. Upon execution of the Settlement Agreement, District and Grench will immediately withdraw the Appeal and request for hearing in this matter, and the case will be closed without further proceedings, except as set forth in Paragraph 8 herein. 5. Within 20 days of final execution of this Settlement Agreement, District will make payment of $41,551.65 to PERS to be applied toward unfunded liability resulting from this Agreement. Payment of this balance will be made by the transfer of funds from the District's miscellaneous surplus asset account to the extent funds are available in this account. 6. In re-calculating and adjusting Grench's retirement allowance, the payments in dispute in the Appeal, which total $8,840.00, will be included as "final compensation" received in Grench's final compensation period. This sum will also be included as "compensation earnable" within the meaning of Government Code §20023. This sum will be included in Grench's final compensation period payrates when re-calculating Grench's retirement allowance. 7. This Settlement Agreement is a settlement of disputed claims and does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by any party. Settlement Agreement Page 3 8. This Settlement Agreement is subject to approval of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. In the event the Board of Directors fails to approve and authorize execution of this Settlement Agreement by February 14, 1996, this Settlement Agreement shall be terminated and respondents may reinstate the Appeal and the request for hearing in this matter without prejudice. The Appeal and Request for Hearing shall be deemed to have been filed in a timely manner for purposes of any statute or regulation of limitation. 9. Complete Agreement. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that this Settlement Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between them with respect to the matters herein set forth, and each of the parties hereto acknowledges that no other party hereto, nor any agent or attorney of such party, has made any promises, representations, or warranties whatsoever, whether express or implied, which are not contained herein concerning the matters herein set forth. 10. Severability. Should any portion (word, clause, phrase, sentence or paragraph) of this Settlement Agreement be declared void or unenforceable, such portion should be considered independent and severable from the remainder, the validity of which shall remain unaffected. 11. Binding on Successors. This Settlement Agreement is binding upon and for the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective agents, officers, servants, employees, partners, trustors, trustees, successors, grantees, purchasers, assigns, affiliates, conservators, heirs, beneficiaries and executors. 12. Governing Law. This Settlement Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 13. Required Authority. Each of the parties hereby represents and warrants that it and its authorized officers or representatives have the authority which each is required to enter into this Settlement Agreement and that the requisite procedures have been followed to make the Settlement Agreement binding on all parties. 14. Advice of Counsel. Each party hereto warrants and represents that said party has relied on legal advice of counsel, that the terms of this Settlement Agreement have been read and, as necessary, explained by counsel, that said party fully understands the terms of the Settlement Agreement and that said party's execution hereof is free and voluntary. Settlement Agreement Page 4 PERS By: Date: Gary Jones Its: Chief, Member Services Division GRENCH Date: r LL / p Herbert A. Grench MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT By: Date: Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors ATTEST: Jean H. Fiddes District Clerk Date: By: Date: /� r — L. Craig Britton, General Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Date: *b Susan M. Schectman, District Legal Counsel ( � - � Claims No. 96-03 Meeting 96-03 Date: Feb. 14. 1988 K8|OpEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 8721 84.84 Randy Anderson Reimbursement-ROSPVVorkuhop 8722 25.00 Ace Fire Equipmmen1 & Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service 8723 544.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 8734 1'029.89 Acute Computer Technology Computer Upgrade and Memory 8725 42.00 Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Generating Testing 8726 70.50 Allen Equipment Company, Inc. Equipment Repair 8727 114.00 American Red Cross CPR Equipment Rental 8728 146.27 ArteohLanninating Laminating Services 8729 516.18 A T & T Telephone Services 8730 54.87 8aUona Press Resource Documents 8731 275.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Vehicle Repair 8732 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services 8733 563.02 Big Creek Lunnbe, � 8734 201 .00 8iU'u Towing & Recovery Towing Services 8735 25.15 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service � 8730 333.18 Bovvornnon Electric Electrical Repairs � 8737 8'589.10 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Body Armor � � 8738 25.00 California Exotic Pest Plant Council Membership Renewal � 8739 51 .88 California Water Service Company Water Service 8740 135.00 Camino K8ndiod Group KAndiom| Services � � 8741 79.00 Career Track Seminar-'S. Shipley 8742 87.79 Cascade Fine Equipment Company Fire Pumper Repair � 8743 1'330.00 Sheryl Cochran Consulting Services � 8744 64.43 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Supplies 8745 161 .52 C|erk'o Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Repairs 8746 149.04 Cornmuninotion & Control, Inc. Mt. UrnunhumPurnp � 8747 120.00 °1 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Conference 8748 270.03 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Field Supplies 8749 119.00 Council on Education in K8onegurnont Subscription 8750 23.33 The Dark Room/Tony Co|uzzi' Inc. Prints and Processing 8761 50.34 DCG Police Supply Field Baton � 8752 94.50 Mary de Beauvimnan Vehicle Expense � � 8753 2.889.19 Digital Distributors Computer Equipment � � 8754 336.18 Dyna Med Safety and First Aid Supplies � 8755 38235 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repair 8758 2,557.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance 8757 193.50 John Escobar Rmimbursennmnt-Duouend Airfare tuCpRSConference 8758 27.11 Film to Frame Photo Processing 8759 97.33 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys and Locks 8760 225.83 Garcia Well & Pump Company Pump System Repairs 8761 353.24 General Science Service Company Microscopes--Nature Center � � 8702 57.35 G & KServices Shop Towel Service � 8763 59.35 Gould Publications, Inc. Resource Documents � °1 Urgent Check Issued January 25' 1396 Page 1 Claims No. 96-03 MeetinO96-03 Date: Feb. 14, 1906 K8|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 8764 888.94 Virg Harkins Sign Frames � 8705 285.02 Honda Peninsula Equipment Repair and Service � 8766 211 .50 Linda Hyman Tuition Reimbursement 8767 2'286.44 JadaPub|ioationo Brochures 8768 84.08 Jobs Available Subscription Renewal 8788 190.79 Ed Jones Company Badge Refinishing 8770 131 .73 Kaiser Cement Base Rock 8771 64.97 Kinko'o Docent Newsletter Printing 8772 60.80 Judy Law Vehicle Expense 8773 130.80 Legislative Intent Service Legal Consulting Services 8774 564.17 Los Altos Garbage Company OumopsterRonta| Service 8775 156.60 Julie McCullough Vehicle Expense 8776 249.98 MuGnathRentCorp Skyline Office Rental 8777 607.54 K8ntroMobi|eCommunioationw Radio Service Repair and Parts � 8778 500.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Services � 8778 243.12 K8inton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 8780 18.72 Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 8781 259.62 Moffett Supply Company Remtpoorn Supplies 8782 125.36 Monogram Sanitation Rontnnom Repair Parts 8783 140.08 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies 8784 20.00 National Association for Interpretation Resource Documents 8785 183.06 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Repair Parts 8786 3'500.00 Naverone |ndustriea Poetogm-[>pen Space News 8787 859.10 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 8788 1'207.40 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 8789 115.00 Palo Alto K8odina| Foundation Medical Services 8780 40.41 Pearson Automobile Company Tire � 8791 578.91 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B|ue|inem and Plans � 8793 253.44 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Sign 8oenda � 8793 325.05 PIP Printing Printing 8794 233.00 Pitney Bowes Office Equipment Maintenance 8795 331 .87 Pringle Tractor Company Tractor Parts 8796 31 .69 Project WET Fund-RO| Resource Documents 8797 99.00 Fred Pryor Seminars Seminar--S. Shipley 8798 169.63 Quicksilver Printing Business Card Printing 8799 10.31 Rancho Hardware Repair Parts 8800 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 8801 106.48 Regal Dodge' Inc. Vehicle Repairs 8802 478.83 R & RDesigners Smith House Roof Repairs 8803 12.50 Rich's Tina Service Tiro Repair 8804 273.10 Rokon International Equipment Parts 8805 300.00 Tiffany Rosso Reimbursement--Tuition 8806 60.00 DavidSenguinatti Reimbursement--Membership Dues 8807 1'054.90 San Jose Mercury News Legal Advertisement 8808 346.50 San Mateo Times Newspaper Subscription 8809 15.00 Santa Clara County ()1fiu* of Education Exhibitors Foe Page � Claims No. 96-03 yWootngSG-O3 Date: Feb. 14.1996 M|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 8811 132.00 Sequoia Analytical Water System Testing Services � 8812 182.60 Shell Oil Company Fuel 8813 383.60 John Shelton, Inc. Field Supplies 8814 273.77 Signs of the Times Signs 8815 5,700.00 George Sipe| Associates Consulting Services � 8816 246.75 6i|000i'n Feed Barn Gate Materials 8817 131 .45 Skyline County Water District Water Service 8818 978.64 Smith Equipment Mower Hydraulic forJohn Deere � 8819 18.00 °2 Sonoma County Health Department Medical Services � 8830 1O�OO °3 Sonoma County Health Department Medical Services � � 8821 3535 Stanford University--Haas Center Student Intern 8822 43.48 State Board ofEqualization Diesel Fuel Tax 8823 274.74 Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc. Drain Rock 8824 12.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 8825 178.08 Teeter & Etc. Maps 8826 1'000.00 Town ofPorto|aValley Permit Fee 8837 68.95 University Art Center Graphics Supplies 8828 31 .92 Unocal Fuel 8828 1'080.00 Valley Title Company Title Reports � 8830 5S.70 Douglas ��. Vu Vehicle Expense � 8831 264.00 °4 VVouoo Uniform Expense � 8832 52.02 West Coast Aggregates Bouerouk / 8833 100.00 VVootorn Exterminator Pent Control Service 8834 434.50 Whitmore, Johnson & Bo|anoa Consulting Services 8835 104.10 Mike Williams Vehicle Expense 8830 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services � 8837 115.00 Del Woods Reimbursement—CEOASenninar �� 8838 600.10 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 8839 1810 Yandbin] Equipment Sales Field Supplies 8840 313�65 Joan Young Volunteer{�oordinato/Training � Services 8841 5.490.00 Zumwalt Engineering Group Consulting Services Total 59.632.04 °2 Urgent Check Issued January 25' 1996 °3 Urgent Check Issued February6. 1998 °4 Urgent Check Issued February 5. 1996 Page Claims No. 8G-O3 K8embng8G-D4 Date: Feb. 14. 199G � Revised N1|DPEN|NGULARE{@|ONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 8722 25.00 Ace Fire Equiprnont8 Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service 8723 544.82 Aorne & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 8724 1.028.89 Acute Computer Technology Computer Upgrade and Memory 8725 42.00 Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Generating Testing 8736 70.50 Allen Equipment Company, Inc. Equipment Repair 8727 114.00 American Red Cross CPR Equipment Rental 8720 145.27 ArLechLamn|nating Laminating Services 8729 516.19 AT0, T Telephone Services � 8730 54.87 BaUenmPresa Resource Documents � 8731 275.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Vehicle Repair 8732 358.10 Best Sanitation Sanitation Services 8733 583.02 Big Creek Lumnbe, 8734 201 .00 BiU'o Towing & Recovery Towing Services 8735 25.15 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service 8736 333.18 Bowerman Electric Electrical Repairs � 8737 8.589.10 Dick Bruhn' Inc. Body Armor 8738 25.00 California Exotic Pest Plant Council Membership Renewal 8738 51.88 California Water Service Company Water Service 8740 135.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 8741 79.00 Career Track Seminar--S. Shipley � 8743 87.79 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Pumper Repair 8743 1'330.00 Sheryl Cochran Consulting Services 8744 64.43 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Supplies 8745 161 .52 C|ark'n Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Repairs 8746 149.04 Communication & Control, Inc. Mt. UrnunhumnPump 8747 120.00 °1 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Conference 8748 270.83 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Field Supplies 8749 119.00 Council on Education in Management Subscription 8750 23.93 The Dark Room/Tony Co|uxzi' Inc. Prints and Processing 8751 50.34 DCG Police Supply Field Baton 8752 94.50 Mary de Beouvi*rew Vehicle Expense � 8753 2'889.19 Digital Distributors Computer Equipment � 8754 338.18 Oyna K8od Safety and First Aid Supplies 8795 382.35 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repair � 8756 2'557.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance 8757 193.50 John Escobar Reim buroemnent-Dues and Airfare � to CPRS Conference � 8758 27.11 Film to Frame Photo Processing 8759 97.33 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys and Locks � 8760 225.63 Garcia Well 8k Pump Company Pump System Repairs 8761 353.24 General Science Service Company Microscopes--Nature Center 8762 57.35 G Q, K Services Shop Towel Service 8763 59.35 Gould Publications, Inc. Resource Documents °1 Urgent Check Issued January 25' 1990 Page |� --�-- -�-- --- � Claims No. 96-03 � Meeting 96-04 Date: Feb. 14. 1996 Revised K8|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 8764 888.94 Virg Harkins Sign Frames 8765 285.02 Hondo Peninsula Equipment Repair and Service � 8786 211.50 Linda Hyman Tuition Reimbursement 8767 2'286.44 JedaPub|ioadonn Brochures � � 8768 84.00 Jobs Available Subscription Renewal 8709 190.79 Ed Jones Company Badge Refinishing � � 8770 131.73 Kaiser Cement Base Rock � 8771 84.97 0nko's Docent Newsletter Printing 8772 8O.GU Judy Law Vehicle Expense � � 8773 130.80 Legislative Intent Service Legal Consulting Services 8774 564.17 Los Altos Garbage Company DunmpoterRanta| Service 8775 156.60 Julie McCullough Vehicle Expense 8778 249.98 K8o{3oathRantCorp Skyline Office Rental � 8777 507.54 K8etroKAobi|eCornmunicationo Radio Service Repair and Parts 8778 500.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Services 9 23 &U// � .l4 vomton�s �um�or Supply Field Supplies � 8780 18.72 Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 8781 259.62 Moffett Supply Company ReotroonoSupp|iem � 8782 125.36 Monogram Sanitation Rentroorn Repair Parts 8783 140.08 Mountain View Garden Canter Field Supplies 8784 20.00 National Association for Interpretation Resource Documents 8785 183.00 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Repair Parts 8786 3.500.00 Navorone |ndustriea HuotaQe-(]pmn Space News 8787 859.10 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies � � 8788 1,207.40 Pacific �m|ophon� Snn�ne ' ' | 8789 115.00 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Medical Services | 8790 40.41 Pearson Automobile Company Tlna � 8791 578.91 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. 8|ue|inem and Plans | 8792 253.44 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Sign Boards � 8793 32505 PIP Printing � | � 8794 233.00 Pitney Bowes Office Equipment Maintenance 8785 331.87 Pringle Tractor Company Tractor Parts | 8796 21.69 Project WET Fund-RD| Resource Documents 8797 99.00 Fred Pryor Seminars Seminar--S. Shipley 8798 169.63 Quicksilver Printing Business Card Printing � � 8793 10.31 Rancho Hardware Repair Parts � 8800 3413 Rayne Water � . � � 8801 106.48 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs 8802 478.83 R & RDesigners Smith House Roof Repairs 8803 12.50 Rich's Tins Service Tire Repair � 8804 273.10 Rokon International Equipment Parts � 8805 300.00 Tiffany Rosso Reimbursement--Tuition � 8808 60.00 DavidSangoinetd Reirnburaemnent-Membership Dues 8807 1.054.90 San Jose Mercury News Legal Advertisement 8808 348.50 San Mateo Times Newspaper Subscription 8809 15.00 Banta Clara County Office ofEducation Exhibitors Fee Page � � Claims No. 98'O3 K8eedinQS8-O4 Date: Feb. 14.1986 | KA|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Revised Amount Name Description 8811 132.00 Sequoia Analytical Water System Testing Services 8812 182.66 Shell Oil Company Fuel 8813 383.50 John Shelton, Inc. Field Supplies � 8814 273.77 Signs of the Times Signs 8815 5'700.00 George Sipe| Associates Consulting Services 8816 246.75 Si|acni'u Feed Barn Gate Materials � 8817 131.45 Skyline County Water District Water Service � 8818 979.84 Smith Equipment Mower Hydraulic forJohn Deere 8819 18.00 °2 Sonoma County Health Department K8ed|ne| Services 8820 18.00 °3 Sonoma County Health Department Medical Services 8821 35.35 Stanford University--Haas Center Student Intern 8822 42.48 State Board ofEqualization Diesel Fuel Tax 8823 274.74 Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc. Drain Ronk 8824 12.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 8825 178.06 Teotmr & Etc. Maps 8826 1'000.00 Town ofPorto|aValley Permit Fee 8827 68.95 University Art Center Graphics Supplies 8828 21.92 Unocal Fuel 8828 1'080.00 Valley Title Company Title Reports 8830 56.70 Douglas M. Vu Vehicle Expense 8831 294.00 °4 VVesco Uniform Expense | 8832 52.02 West Coast Aggregates Bosurock 8833 100.00 Western Exterminator Pest Control Service 8834 424.50 Whitmore, Johnson & Bn|anou Consulting Services 8835 104.10 Mike Williams Vehicle Expense 8836 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 8837 115�00 Del Woods Reimbursement-CEOAGnrninar 8838 600.10 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 8839 18.10 Yurdbind Equipment Sales Field Supplies 8840 313.85 Joan Young Volunteer Coordinator Training Services 8841 5.490.00 Zumwalt Engineering Group Consulting Services 8842 843.25 Cor|een Bruins Grant Cabin Artifacts 8843 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Maintenance Agreement 8844 370.00 °5 Recreational Trails Conference Conhmnanoe-1 Jensen and yW. Casenetto 8845 18.00 ^G Sonoma County Health Department Medical Services 8846 1.000.00 Town of Porto|a Valley Retainer for Parking Permit 8847 578.48 Petty Cash Local Business Meetings, Vehicle � � Expense, Nature Center Supplies, 0nard � Total 63.030.55 House Artifacts and Film Processing. � � °2 Urgent Check Issued January 25' 1986 °3 Urgent Check Issued Fmbnuary5. 1996 ^4 Urgent Check Issued Fnbruary5. 1906 � °6 UqJentCheck Issued February13. 1996 � � 16 Urgent Check Issued February 12. 1998 � Page � Regional Open Spay MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: February 14, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI 330 Distel Circle + Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spay ----------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Cheryl Soloman February 8, 1996 Volunteer Coordinator (415)69 l-1200 For A Good Time . . . Become An Open Space Docent !. Los Altos, CA -- It's time to get outside, enjoy nature, and become a Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Docent! As a docent, you'll have the chance to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others while you lead hikes in open space preserves. This spring, the District's comprehensive docent training program will begin on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. with an informational meeting. This meeting will provide an overview of the docent program and what volunteers can expect to experience as a docent, as 1 well as general information about the District. i To ensure a high-quality training program, enrollment is limited. This meeting will be open only to the first 25 people who RSVP If you plan to become a docent this year, it's very important to reserve your spot and attend the meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to fill out the application for the upcoming class. There is a $20 registration fee to participate in the docent training program. Spring training sessions begin on Tuesday, March 19, and last through Saturday, May 18. Class will be held at the District office in Los Altos every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9 pm. Field sessions will take place at a different preserve each Saturday from about 10 am - 2 pm. i natural historyto become a docent. The comprehensive It s not necessary to have a background n na training is designed to cover a wide variety of subjects suitable for all levels of knowledge and experience. Topics will include basic ecological principles, biotic communities, geology of earthquakes,Native American culture, signs of.wildlife, birds, wildflowers, and interpretive techniques. For more information or to RSVP for the March 5 informational meeting, call Cheryl Solomon at(415) 691-1200. (more) 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton I The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, extending from the City of San Carlos to the Town of Los Gatos, is a public agency which has preserved over 41,000 acres of diverse open space and manages 23 open space preserves. Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within District boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat, watershed, and a variety of ecosystems. restores damaged natural resources, and provides trail improvements for passive recreational use by the public. The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are approximately 20,000 - 30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's plannin�� area. The District is divided into seven geographic wards, each represented for a four year term by an elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices. ### ENTERPRISE LEASES AND TENANTS rev February 9, 1996 A. RESIDENTIAL Preserve/Tenant RENT Ravenswood (Cooley Landing) Carl Schoof (caretaker) (Caretaker) El Corte de Madera Creek Craig Beckman (Hosking Barn) #D (Ranger) Egil Fronsdal & Tamara Kan #A $700.00/mo Robert Gelman #B $625.00/mo Rowena Richter & Catherine Rooney #C $830.00/mo Fremont Older Phil Hearin (Ranger) Mort and Elaine Levine (Caretaker) La Honda Creek Loren Rush & Janis Mattox (Bechtel) $1,250.00/mo Robert Weikert & Nicole Grinder (Dyer) $1,400.00/mo Paul Houghton (Dyer) (Caretaker) Lone Ridge Eric and Kathe Hansen (Bean) $1,915.00/mo VACANT (Landre) Monte Bello Loro Paterson (Ranger) Ron and Rolayne Stortz (Picchetti) $274.72/mo Purisima Creek Redwoods Matt Ken (Ranger) Rancho San Antonio Michael Newburn (Ranger) Michael Jurich (Ranger) Ray and Susan Girouard (Caretaker) ENTERPRISE LEASES AND TENANTS rev February 9, 1996 Russian Ridge Art Johnson (Smith) $2,620.00/mo Robin Pinkard Elizabeth Campbell Ted Dean Saratoga Gap Joel Barker $650.00/mo + elc & wtr Dawn Edberg $650.00/mo Mayumi Yoshimura & Jeff Lilly $775.00/mo Sierra Azul Tom Randall (Ranger) Chris and Heather Saenger (Caretaker) Patrick and Cheryl Martin (North) $650.00/mo Sharon Hart & Kevin Parks (Barlow) $725.00/mo Mark McKay & Chris Adrian (Sink) $900.00/mo Roger Bartels (Bartels) $330.00/mo Skyline Rid se X, Dennis Danielson (Ranger) Patrick Congdon (A Frame) (Ranger) Teri Boyd & William Shaffer (Incerpi) $1,500.00/mo Thornewood VACANT B. AGRICULTURAL LEASES CHESTNUT ORCHARD SKYLINE RIDGE OSP $1,500.00/CPI/ann Ronald Incerpi and Florence Martin McDONALD (ROCKING MARTINI RANCH) LA HONDA CREEK OSP $1,000.00/mo William D. McDonald DUCCA SKYLINE RIDGE & MONTE BELLO Christmas Tree Farm Annual % of sales Julius and Doris Ducca $33,250/ann 1995 ENTERPRISE LEASES AND TENANTS rev February 9, 1996 C. COMMUNICATIONS LEASES BLACK MOUNTAIN LESSEES C & C Equipment Company, Inc. $730.00/bse Pete Gruchawka, Director of Operations EROW Communications $844.58/mo Jon Erickson FAA Communications $1,400.00/mo Jan Gibson Heritage Communications, Inc. $6,023.41/bse Laurel K. Nielson Space Systems - Loral $843.5 1/mo Julia G. Michael, Director Stanford Communications $879.10/mo Aubrey Harris MTS. THAYER/UMUNHUM LEASES Mobile U.H.F., Inc. $600.00 Diane Cox, Accounting RUSSIAN RIDGE Rolfe Repeater Station $16,800/ann County of San Mateo Richard Bressler D. OFFICE BUILDING Alzheimer's Association $4,550.00/mo Bill Fisher, Executive Director Bill McDonald Represent historical owner Regional Open Spac.. --------------------- 1 Lti MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 5, 1996 Mr. Bob Kain President, Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers P.O. Box 1723 Campbell, CA 95009 Dear Mr. Kain: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to thank ROMP for its generous donation of$200 to the District. ROMP's on-going commitment to the District's efforts is very much appreciated. Donations such as this, along with ROMP's other good works, demonstrate the cooperative effort that is necessary if we are to accomplish our common goal of securing and maintaining a continuous greenbelt, and of providing for a manageable level of low-intensity recreational use. You can be sure that ROMP's donation will be put to good use and will help in the provision of equipment for our Ranger Bicycle Patrol program. This, and ROMP's other efforts, go a long way in helping us to protect and maintain open space, trails, and wildlife and natural habitats, and enhance the positive experience of all visitors to the District's public open space lands. Again, thank you for ROMP's donation, and its help in preserving and maintaining open space in the midpeninsula area. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors NHlmcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spac 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 5, 1996 Honorable Byron Sher Member, California State Assembly 702 Marshall Street, Suite 9290 Redwood City, CA 94063 Attention: Betsy Shotwell Dear Byron: It was nice talking to you on Friday. As I mentioned; the District has some concerns with what may be recommended by the California Constitution Revision Commission (CCRC). While its goals are admirable, some of the mechanisms proposed to achieve those goals may do more harm than good, especially when they involve a multi-county regional district like ours. Attached is a letter from the Board's immediate past president, Pete Siemens, to William Hauck, Chairman of the Commission. This letter outlines our concerns as of that date. As you know, we have yet to see any formal recommendations from the Commission, so our concerns are based on what information we have-gleaned from the CCRC's publications, and from other sources in Sacramento. I hope that a review of our concerns is helpful to you in formulating your own position on the possible final recommendations. Please feel free to contact me, or.the District's general manager, Craig Britton, if you'd like any further information. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko President, Board of Directors NH/mcs cc: Craig Britton 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.Smemoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spa t 1 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 only 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. c\1 rocs\1egis1\state\cerc 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 g S 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 PS/lcb/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Members, California Constitutional Revision Commission Ralph Heim 61 mesllegisllstawcac Regional Open Spa A., .................................................... MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 31, 1996 Honorable Joe Simitian Member, Palo Alto City Council 500 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94')03 Dear Joe: As we've discussed. I'd like to recommence discussions between Palo Alto and the District regarding an exchange of park lands in the Page Mill Road area. An exchange of the District's 39 acres adjacent to Foothills Park for the City's 79 acres adjacent to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve would be mutually beneficial, especially from an operational standpoint. In addition, the District's most recent proposal includes our commitment to construct a public trail across City land to connect the Arastra Preserve to the Los Trancos and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves, thus providing a significant trail connection for the benefit of Palo Alto residents and other District constituents. Because the trail proposal has bogged down the issue in recent years, you had suggested an option on behalf of the City (over 10 years) to require that the District construct the trail. In this way, the details of trail alignment and usage would not hinder completion of the exchange 1 9 which would immediately benefit both agencies in terms of ease of management. I should note that the City obtained an appraisal indicating that the City parcel is worth approximately $200,000 more than the District parcel. It is for this reason that the District offered to build the trail, which is estimated to cost approximately $100,000. I'm not even sure why this became an issue as the City's parcel was acquired by gift for open space purposes, and it is our proposal that each agency retain an easement over the lands traded to ensure that both parcels will always remain as public park and open space lands. However, at this point the District has agreed in concept to building this beneficial trail, so we would like to know if we can move this project to conclusion based upon your creative idea for a "trail construction option.- I understand that in order to proceed, a council member is in a better position to bring this issue to the forefront. It is my hope that you will take the lead and see that City staff is given the direction to proceed, so that a possible resolution can be forthcoming. c\I itics\Iegisl',intiilicipa,,arastrad 330 Distel Circle• Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 a 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 January 31, 1996 Honorable Joe Simitian Page -2- Please let me know if there is anything I can do to expedite or assist in formulating a final resolution that satisfies the District, the City, and the public. I look forward to your help in seeing that this issue is moved forward. Also, please don't hesitate to contact Craig Britton, the District's general manager, for additional information or assistance. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko President, Board of Directors NH/lcb/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD c\I mc0egishmunicipa\arastrad Gwendolyn Tronson 488 Pine Ave. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 January 28, 1996 Midpeninsula Open Space District 330 Distel Cir Los Altos CA 94022 To Whom it May Concern; Today I took a wonderful hike in the Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve; up Whittemore Gulch Trail across North Ridge Trail and down Harkins Ridge Trail. I just wanted to commend whoever was responsible for clearing the trails after our recent storms. I have hiked in many parks in this area and was very impressed with the amount of work that has gone into keeping the trails clear and in operation. Furthermore the way the trails were cut in some areas allowing the water to drain off the trail instead of down it was a well accomplished feat in many areas. Keep up the good work! Sincerely; Gwendolyn Tronson JAN 3 1 �99� Regional � « � ��y��8�x�� n ^ , � �� & / MIDPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Ma|c*|nn 51111th January 20, 1996 Public At airs \Joouwcr (415) 691-1200 � � � Open Space District Endorses Santa Clara County Parks Charter Fund Extension Los Altos, CA — The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsu|u Regional Open Space District has unanimously endorsed Santa Clara County Measure & on the March 26. 1996 ballot. At its re('u|ur nncedn" on January 24, the Board passed u resolution supporting the measure, which will extend the current Cuunty Parks Charter amendment through the yeur2UO0, providing an assured |cvo| of funding for County parks acquisition,development, and operation without ooco1iug any new taxes. The resolution also noted that � preservation, maintenance, and enhancement oFpublic parks and open space isofvital cnvinonnucnto|, social, and economic interest to the community. The Midpeninmu|a Regional {}pen Space District, extending from the City o|'San Carlos to the -[um' o[ Los Gatos, is u public agency which has preserved over 4|,008 ucncu of diverse open space and nmunugrx 23 open space preserves. Funding ioprovided bvo small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within District boundaries. The District permanently protects wildlife habitat, watershed, and uvariety of ecosystems, restores dunnagcdnatural resources, and provides trail improvements for passive recreational use by the public. The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are approximately 20,000 - 3O,0OO acres of land still ut risk ofbeing lost to development within the District's planning area. The District is divided into seven geographic vvurdy` each represented for four year term by an elected Board moconhcc The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth VVcdncsduYo of each month at 7:30 p.no_ at the District offices. ### � ]30D/s*e| Circle ° Los Altos,CA94O22-l4O4 ° Phone:4l5-69l-lZO0 ° FAX:4|5-69l-0485 ° E-mail:mros6@netzom.onm Board ur Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary c.Davey,neoaHemxa°.David rsmemuff,monem`*anko'Betsy Crowder,vv/mdeWit General Manager:L.Craig Britton � Regional Open Spa 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 26, 1996 Marge Bruno 545 Pine Lane Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Ms. Bruno: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District shares a number of important open space issues with the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Our relationship with the Water District has been very positive, and I would like to ensure that lines of communication and information remain open and clear. In light of your candidacy for a seat on the Board of the Water District, I have provided you with an information packet that will bring you up-to-date on the Open Space District, which may help you to fully understand the issues we face. In addition, if you would like to visit our offices in Los Altos for a short overview of the Open Space District, I would be happy to accommodate you. Please feel free to call me if you would like to set up a meeting, or if you'd like any additional information about the Open Space District or our policies, programs, or activities, erely, ritton General Manager LCB/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spac 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 26, 1996 Mr. Greg Zlotnick 4168 Wallace Court Palo Alto, CA 94306 Dear Mr. Zlotnick: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District shares a number of important open space issues with the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Our relationship with the Water District has been very positive, and I would like to ensure that lines of communication and information remain open and clear. In light of your candidacy for a seat on the Board of the Water District, I have provided you with an information packet that will bring you up-to-date on the Open Space District, which may help you to fully understand the issues we face. In addition, if you would like to visit our offices in Los Altos for a short overview of the Open Space District, I would be happy to accommodate you. Please feel free to call me if you would like to set up a meeting, or if you'd like any additional information about the Open Space District or our policies, programs, or activities. Si ely, L. Cra g Britton General Manager LCB/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Spar 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT January 26, 1996 Libby Lucas, 174 Yerba Santa Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Ms. Lucas: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District shares a number of important open space issues with the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Our relationship with the Water District has been very positive, and I would like to ensure that lines of communication and information remain open and clear. In light of your candidacy for a seat on the Board of the Water District, I have provided you with an information packet that will bring you up-to-date on the Open Space District, which may help you to fully understand the issues we face. In addition, if you would like to visit our offices in Los Altos for a short overview of the Open Space District, I would be happy to accommodate you. Please feel free to call me if you would like to set up a meeting, or if you'd like any additional information about the Open Space District or our policies, programs, or-activities. tnc ely, L. raig Britton General Manager LCB/mcs cc: Board of Directors, MROSD 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 19 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 W� � _ _ COYOTE POINT MUSEUM For Environmental Education BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Victoria H.Hazelrig January 11,1996 First Vice President Joshua L.Green Second vice President Donna J.Pribble Board of Directors Secretary MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Jennifer Raiser 330 Distel Circle Treasurer Los William S.McCreery Altu s 904027 Auxiliary Representative Margaret Shambarger Thank you all, dear friends, for Resolution No. 95-45 honoring me oil the Volunteer Representative occasion of my retirenient from the Coyote Point Museum. Richard A.Phillips Deborah Bocci My regard for you is so high that the kind words and generous thoughts Thomas M.Brown expressed in the plaque I received from 'XIM de Wit On Your behalf oil January Alan Burr,D.V.M. John P.Carver M, 1996 a--e exceptionally meaningful to me. Steven A.Cinelli Ny Forster Charleancs C.Gensler With hearifelt thanks, for t1ps award and for the work you do on behalf of open Jacqueline G.Himes Space, and the envlro.-rnent for us all. Charles C.Huggins Richard L.Intrater Nancy Koch Siricerel "e' Marilyn Loushin-Miller Constance C.McNamara Bailey Logan Meyer George F.Montgomery II Marcia H.Pade inda Liebes Constance M.Sevier Jack C.Shnider Director Tom Thompson Ivy Wenzell Steve Westerman LL:hy David Wisnom,Jr. PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL Ray N.Atkinson Thomas R.Brown Mrs.William W.Budge Louise M.Davies Michael B.Demetrios John L.Doyle John D.Goldman Robert E.Henderson Joseph C.Houghteling Sterling Lanier Douglas G.G.Levick III Jacques M.Littlefield Mrs.Peter McBean George T.McCoy Carl J.Schmitt Peter J.Solomon Peter Steinhart DIRECTOR Linda Liebes Q 1651 Coyote Point Drive,San Mateo,CA 94401-1097 • Tel:(415)342-7755 • Fax:(415)342-7853 i i ,JAN 1 i Regional Open Spaca 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 9, 1996 Mr. Bruce Babbitt United States Secretary of the Interior 18th & C Streets, N.W. Washington, DC 20240 Subject: Invitation to event memorializing the late author Wallace Stegner Dear Secretary Babbitt: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, located on the San Francisco peninsula, will be dedicating a memorial bench to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wallace Stegner in May of this year. It is my understanding that you are well-acquainted with the works of Mr. Stegner, and consider him one of your favorite western writers. Since his death in 1993, we have been seeking an appropriate way to memorialize his life, and dedication of this bench and plaque, on the land that he loved, seemed befitting. I would like to invite you to attend this event as our keynote speaker. Your presence will lend further recognition to the legacy of Wallace Stegner, as one of our age's great writers and supporters of land conservation efforts. We would be most honored to have you share how Mr. Stegner's writings may have provided inspiration, motivation, or enlightenment in your life or career. The dedication is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 1996 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the District's Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Mary Stegner and Page Stegner have expressed their approval and appreciation for this event, and both are scheduled to attend. Mr. Stegner was a strong supporter of the District in its early days, and his writings have helped to build a regional support for the permanent protection of open space lands. It is our pleasure to honor his memory with the construction of a stone bench at Long Ridge, looking out over thousands of acres of regional and state public lands. A significant part of Long Ridge was owned by Mr. Stegner and his partners, who sold it to the District at 50-percent of the market value- a valuable and everlasting gift to the public. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, extending from the City of San Carlos to the Town of Los Gatos, is a public agency which has preserved over 41,000 acres of diverse open space and which manages 23 open space preserves. Funding is provided by a small share of the annual total property tax revenues collected within District boundaries. Since 1972,the District has worked to permanently protect wildlife habitat, watershed, and a variety of ecosystems, restore damaged natural resources, and provide trail improvements for passive recreational use by the public. I look forward to hearing from you regarding your availability for this event. If you are unable to attend, perhaps you might provide a letter expressing your thoughts on the works of Mr. Stegner and his lec'Tacv. and I will, of course, be happy to read it on your behalf at the event. Please feel free to have your staff contact me, or Craig Britton,General Manager of the District, for additional details. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko President, Board of Directors NH/mcs 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 Craig Britton All members, Board of Directors Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Ga. , 94022-1404 February 8, 1996 Before your workshop meeting of 1-27-96 fades , I' d like to share some thoughts. Obviously, you need either more money , or more borrowing power as an agency . That Rhode Island transfer tax, 2% there, seems worth pursuing. How about money and/or land as a tax-exempt bequest to the Open Space district, written legally into donor' s estate directive? For suburban and urban land, such a bequest would need to have no strings attached In order to be sold. It seems important to hold fast to your mission, that of acquiring open space land. You've done well, but there are significant gaps. Expensive ones. Keep focussed, and close them, land-wise. Your mission is not "'high-use park'; I disagree with Mr. Hneussler on what " things" are needed. People all over the world walk, hike , and picnic with only a day knapsack, containing lunch and a rain plastic. Simplify. Perhaps simple si6nage, with a map hand-out attached showing specific open space boundaries, all this with local road residents' approval and cooperation, is needed. On Montevina Road I have been stopped while -,,alking the dog by would-be hikers In cars who haven ' t a clue where El Sereno begins, Access Information left with directors at 3enior ,enters, Mended Hearts groups , and Cardiac Recovery Programs (Kaiser Sant -a Clara has one) would be great public relations for you. We are an aging ging population, and simple walking is inexpensive, vital exercise to maintain heart and muscle tone. Sponsor an "I ' m- a walker/hil:er" sio an contest in county public schools. Get a running shoe storeTs) to donate certificates for a free pair of shoes to winners. Parents would be pleased, and kids are born walkers and runners. Have a ceremony in the winners' Open Space holdin� to celebrate the most with-it users of your district--the kids. Just some ideas. I hope at least one or two will be helpful* Sincere 7� Marilyn Dill:f, 119400 Montevina Road, Los Gatos, Ga- ,95030; (4O8)354-9409 i Kegrional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: February 14, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI 'R 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 BAYAREA February 6, 1996 To: Parks and Recreation Districts From: John Woodbury, Bay Area Open Space Council OPEN SPACE COUNCIL RE: Information on Proposition 197 STEERING COMMITTEE Proposition 197 on the March ballot overturns the voter approved ban Jim ANGELO Sonoma County Regional Parks on sport hunting of mountain lions (Proposition 117 of 1990). But it Jim BALL goes much further. It allows sport hunting of mountain lions City of Vacamlls DENNIS BEARDSLEY anywhere in the state. State parks are exempted from this hunting Greater Vallejo Reaeation District ROBERT BERNER provision, but local parks are not. Based on the loss of local control Marin Agricultural Land Trust over sport hunting in public parks, the Bay Area Open Space Council FRAN BRIGMANN Marin County Open Space District is strongly opposed to Proposition 197. CRAIG BRITTON Re;==,oper.Space District DAN CATHER City d Walnut Crook Proposition 197 gives the Fish and Game Commission the authority RICHARD CHARTER Sonoma Land Trust to allow sport hunting of mountain lions anywhere in the state, VERL CLAUSEN excluding state parks but including local public parks. Amateur sport Se"pervirens Fund LARRY COONS hunters and professional trophy hunters could apparently enter local Santa Clara Open. Authority ROBERT E.DOYLE public parks to hunt mountain lions, regardless of local policies East Bay Regional Ps*District designed to protect public safety and enjoyment of those parks. BOB EMERT San Mateo Cnty Parks and Recreation NEAL FISHMAN State Coastal Conservancy The language of the measure explains it best: Section 4801: "The KAREN Foss County of Santa Clara department may remove or take, or authorize its designee, including, BUD GETTY California Dept of Parks and Recreation but not limited to, an appropriate governmental agency with public HERBERT GRENCH safety responsibility, an appropriate governmental agency with Open Spam Arronce, DAVID HANSEN wildlife management responsibility, or an owner of land, to remove or Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation& Open Spam District take, one or more mountain lions that are perceived to be an immi- IL HA Soicino County N FEar VLI mlands anK d Open Space nent threat to public health or safety or livestock anywhere in the Foundation JOHN HOFFNAGLE state except within the state park system." (emphasis added) Napa County Land Trust Tom JORDAN American Land Coservancy A previous section of the bill, section 4800, makes clear that JILL H San FranciscoKEI Say TrMACail/ASAG "designees" could be sport hunters, when it dictates that CDFG will MARGr=KuLAR US Fish and Wildfile Service manage mountain lions under Chapter 2 of the Fish and Game Code, RAY MURRAY National Pairk Service which calls for sport hunting. BRIAN ONEILL Golden Gate National Recreation Area BARBARA RICE Proposition 197 oversteps state jurisdiction, and raises significant Say Area Ridge Trail Council WILL ROGERS management issues for local park districts. The Bay Area Open Space Trust for Pubic Land Council urges you to consider having your agency oppose this mea- CARLA RUIGH City of San Jose sure. In addition, we urge you to consider using your legal right to PHILIP SALES Sonoma County Regional Parks inform the general public and local media about the fact that this JIM SAYER Greenbelt Alliance proposition could result in state-mandated hunting in local parks. MALCOLM SMITH Midwinsula Regional Open Space District JOHN WALTON If you have any questions, call John Woodbury at the number below. City of Palo Alto STAFF JOHN WOOD13URY BAY AREA OPEN SPACE COUNCIL Greenbelt AJIiance 116 New Montgomery Street, Ste 640, San Francisco CA 94105 (415)543-4291 III Sources of information request calls to the District: March 1995 - January, 1996 -- total of 1,533 calls 48-Chambers of Commerce 90-Internet 30 6% 49-Other displays 273-PorS(Ynikl referral 3/o o 18% 28-Fremont Older Tour ,. 2% ei y r 354-SV,CUP,RWC,LA,MV Art &Wine Festivals 285-Newspapers/magazines 23% 19% 63-Visitors Map 185-Other(known about,bike 4% club/shop,sierra club,scouts, company paper,docent,books,drove- by,live near,preserve posting) 158-District Periodicals 12% 10% Page 3