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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 96-05
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA*
7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle
Wednesday Los Altos, California
February 28, 1996
(7:30) ROLL CALL
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Presentation by the City of Mountain View Parks and Recreation
Commission -- Commissioner Dolores Razavi
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- N. Hanko
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 27, 1996 (Consent Item)
February 14, 1996 (Consent Item)
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item)
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1. Introduction of Outdoor Education Leaders -- C. Solomon
(7:55) 2. Authorization to Purchase Three Patrol Trucks at Total Cost of$59,975
Through State of California's Department of General Services -- J. Escobar
(8:00) 3. Amendment of Land Use Regulations (Ordinance 93-01) Requiring Helmets at
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Amending Leash Requirements,
Regulating Off-Leash Areas, and Prohibiting After Hours Bicycle Operation --
J. Escobar
Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Adopting Regulations for Use of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Lands
(8:10) 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.
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,Win?de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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*** 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. Board members. the
General Manager, and members of the public mjU L uest that an item be removed, = the Consent
Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Administration and Budget Committee will be meet on Wednesday,
February 28, 1996 at 6:00 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.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
AGENDA
6:00 P.M. Teem Henshaw (Chair)
Wednesday Mary Davey
February 28, 1996 David Smemoff
(6:00) ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
(6:05) COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Review of 1996-1997 Proposed Budget for Planning Program
2. Review of 1996-1997 Proposed Budget for Operations Program
3. Review of 1996-1997 Proposed Budget for Administration Program
4. Controller's Report - M. Foster
5. Review of Proposed 1996-1997 Program Operating Budgets and Target
Average 6% Growth Guidelines for District Operating Expenses
6. Potential Cost-of-Living Salary Adjustment and Benefit Adjustments for
District's Office, Supervisory, and Management Staff
7. Review of Salary Incentive Program for District's Office, Supervisory, and
Management Staff
8. Committee's Report
9. Proposed Agenda Items for Next Committee Meeting
(7:15) ADJOURNMENT
The Administration and Budget Committee will be
meeting on the following date to review the District's
proposed budget for the 1996-1997 fiscal year:
Tuesday, March 5, 1996, 5:00 P. M.
330 Distel Circle « Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 « FAX:415-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siernens,Mary C. Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 96-04
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14, 1996
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members Present: Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, David Smernoff, Nonette
Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit.
Members Absent: None.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, and Jean Fiddes.
H. CLOSED SESSION
N. Hanko stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing Closed Session Agenda Items la, lb, 2, and 3.
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at
6:35 p.m. The Board adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:17 p.m. and N. Hanko called the
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Additional Personnel Present: John Escobar, Malcolm Smith, George Sipel, Del Woods,
Julie McCullough, and Annette Coleman.
III ORALCOMMUNICATIONS
Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, requested that agenda item 2, Ado is n
of Resolution Q=sing State Proposition 197 on the March Ballot. be removed from the
Consent Calendar.
330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com netcom.com
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: D. Smernoff moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7-0.
V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D. Smernoff requested that agenda item 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 &M be removed from the Consent Calendar.
W. de Wit asked for clarification of claim 8743 to Sheryl Cochran. C. Britton replied she
was hired as a consultant to work on several projects including the Trail Plan for Fremont
Older Open Space Preserve.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar as amended,
including the minutes of January 24, 1996 Regular Meeting; responses to
written communications from Harry H. Haeussler, Jr., 1094 Highland Circle,
Los Altos, Richard Rawson and Barbara Eggleston, 141 Kit Carson Court,
Santa Clara, David Scholz, 1548 Klamath Drive, Sunnyvale, Ernest Barte,
18971 Fernbrook Court, Saratoga, Jill Kilty Newburn, South Skyline
Equestrian Association c/o Vista Point Ranch, 12300 Skyline Boulevard, Los
Gatos, Shawn Storm, P. O. Box 2344, Menlo Park, Kevin Adams, 3340
Farthing Way, San Jose, Tom Wallace, 173 Hollywood Avenue, Santa Cruz,
Adam Cole, via E-mail: aCole@leland.stanford.edu and Chris Kilcoin, 3865
Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills; agenda item 6, Authorized Signatories for
District Accounts and for Entering District Safe Deposit Boxes, including
Resolution No. 96-05 Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the
District for Santa Clara County Accounts, Resolution No. 96-06 Authorizing
Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for Checking Account
(First Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos), Resolution No. 96-07,
Authorizing Signing of Payroll Checks for Payroll Checking Account (First
Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos), and Resolution No. 96-08
Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First Interstate Bank
of California - Los Altos); and Revised Claims 96-03. P. Siemens seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
VI. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I - Annual Informational Report on District's Staff Bike Patrol
Program a=W R-9 L)-M
A. Coleman reviewed the staff report and showed Board Members one of the bicycles
purchased for the program. In answer to T. Henshaw§ questions, A. Coleman stated
that the group that has been riding has been very supportive of the program, which
has been restricted to a smaller group because of the limited number of bicycles,
limitations in transporting the bicycles, and the cost in equipping riders with helmets
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and other personal gear. She said they are working on program guidelines, and that
other than the purchase of bicycles, there is $100 worth of personal equipment for
each bike including helmet, gloves and shoes. T. Henshaw said the program is
something the Board has been interested in for some time and the response from the
public and staff is positive. She said she supports the program. P. Siemens echoed
that he supported the program expansion.
When asked about the interest of others in riding, A. Coleman said she had gotten a
positive response from 11 of the 12 rangers. She said she is hoping to train the rest
of the group and put a different group on for a year, then consider expanding the
program. She said she preferred the special assignment detail where she knew who
would be on the bicycle and taking care of it; the rangers have done an excellent job.
A. Coleman said they ride on all trails, not just those open to bicycles, and public
reaction to seeing rangers on bikes has been positive. She said it seemed inefficient
to have one bike ridden by three rangers; they have to adjusted for individuals. She
said she thought all the preserves had been patrolled except Ravenswood.
Regarding expansion of the program, J. Escobar said that one reason the number of
bikes is limited is so the employees in the program are riding frequently and keeping
up their skills, adding that the trails are not easy to ride. He reminded the Board that
there are other special programs that are ongoing and that expanding one program
takes staff hours away from others.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board consider expanding the bicycle
program in increments of four bikes over the next two years, the
increments to be up to the staff to resolve, and that at the end of two
years the program is double what it is now. B. Crowder seconded the
motion.
Discussion: S. Schectman suggested that due to the fact that this item
was agendized as an information report only, the maker of the motion
amend it to state Board support and request a staff report with a
proposal to expand the program. The maker and seconder of the
motion agreed to the amendment.
N. Hanko asked about implications of the proposal as to impact on
staff, noting that as part of the guidelines for board/staff working
relations, the Board agreed that before projects that required additional
staff time were started there would be a report from staff on the impact
on the rest of the program.
Following discussion of bringing the matter back as part of the budget,
T. Henshaw and B. Crowder agreed that the motion be amended as
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follows: The Board approve that expansion of the Bike Patrol Program
be referred to the Budget Committee and that the staff report would be
oral. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Two of the rangers who ride in the program, Phil Hearin and Ken Miller, said this is
a good outreach program and they have seen strong support from the public.
B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Adoption of Resolution Opposing State Proposition 197 on the,
March Ballot ft9gA R-9LU7
Harry Haeussler, Los Altos, stated his concerns about the Board opposing the
measure, noting that a few years ago the Department of Fish and Game ruled that
mountain lions could not be hunted and this apparently has come back to haunt them
because there have been loss of life and frightening experiences. He did not support
usurping the powers of the Department of Fish and Game.
N. Hanko said staff had interpreted the measure as perhaps allowing hunting on
District lands by the public and it was questionable if the District§ laws banning
firearms on District land would prevail over state laws.
W. de Wit stated that the Department of Fish and Game now has the right to "take
out" lions that become a nuisance or get to close to human habitation; for that reason
he would vote in favor of the resolution.
C. Britton said the real question has nothing to do with research and threat to
humans, but rather deals with trophy hunting. He said staff sees no scientific or
humanitarian reason to have hunting restarted.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 96-09, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula. Regional
Open Space District Opposing Proposition 197 on the March 26, 1996
Ballot. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 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 R=rt (R=rt R-96--12)
D. Smernoff said the reason he removed this item from the Consent Calendar was
because of the herbicide control program. He said he had researched the herbicide
Rodeo and was convinced that this was a reasonable approach. He requested items
dealing with subjects like this should not be part of the consent calendar and said the
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District might want to research this program and the grass management program and
have a policy about the handling of herbicides on District lands.
Motion: D. Smernoff moved that the Board approve continuation of the cattail
management program at Alpine Pond involving burning and use of
herbicides and determine that the program is categorically exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act based on findings in
the staff report. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed
7to0.
D. Agenda Item No. 4 - Tentative Adoption of Five-Year Planning Work Program for
District Preserves and Facilities (Report R-96-22J
G. Sipel said the Planning Department is looking at how they do business, and they
are trying to provide a quality product, on time and within the budget. He said they
have generally over-committed and found they are not able to accomplish all the
things in the budget, and they have embarked on a five part program to change how
they do business, including:
Revamping the Work Planning, capital improvement, site emphasis and budget
process:
• Broaden input into the work planning process.
• Improve estimating and scoping project.
• Improve project execution.
• Streamline the way we do projects.
Mr. Sipel said that about half of the 55 projects in the budget had been completed.
He cited reasons for this including over-commitment initially, staff vacancies, and
new staff people in a learning mode. He said what they hope to do over a period of
time is to be more realistic about what can be accomplished and trouble shoot projects
to identify some of the problems that will be faced.
D. Woods said in this year§ report all minor projects have been grouped together.
He described the following 14 major projects:
1. Windy Hill Parking Lot
2. Skyline Field Offices
3. Weeks Road Repair
4. Skyline Nature Center
5. Teague Hill Disposition
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6. Homestead House Restoration
7. Prospect Road Parking Lot
8. Air Base Demo (asbestos removal)
9. Faler Cleanup
10. Limekiln Canyon Parking
11. Pistol Range Restoration
12. Skyline Restroorn (Windy Hill)
13. Dam Spillway Restoration
14. El Corte De Madera Trails
In regard to air base demolition and sale of surplus property there, C. Britton said
the only valuable commodity is the generator and the real problem is that asbestos
pervades the entire site. He said staff is aware that the Federal government took care
of the asbestos problem at a similar site at Mt. Tarnalpais and have put together a
study and plan for removal to try to get them to take care of it at this site.
D. Woods described trail projects for the coming year including El Corte de Madera,
Seven Springs Road (or Hayfield Trail), Seven Springs Trail, Fern and Toyon Trails,
Ridge Trail at Long Ridge, and Bald Knob Trail.
Regarding the previous format of site emphasis, D. Woods said this document does
not adopt implementation of projects, but looks at providing funding assuming that the
ones that are not adopted will be adopted in the future. He said no project will go
ahead until they become pan of the Use and Management Plan and are adopted by the
Board, except for minor adjustments.
N. Hanko stated the Use and Management plan is the one the public sees and is their
opportunity for input more than the budget process. C. Britton stressed that no
project would be built that had not come to the Board even if it is budgeted.
In answer to N. Hanko§ questions about the pie charts used during presentations to
depict capital improvements budget and expenditures, M. Smith said they are very
generalized and show what has actually been spent.
C. Britton said it is staff§ plan that the charts presented at this meeting will
permanently replace site emphasis. Staff will be coming to the Board in September
at which time they can compare previous years, projects added, projects completed,
total project cost and project description. He said he thought they would find it a
much better document.
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N. Hanko suggested that next year the Board receive the expanded version of the
chart. In response to B. Crowder§ questions about the heading on Chart B referring
to additional tasks by year§ end, staff clarified that it meant fiscal year end.
P. Siemens suggested that some of the databases be combined. D. Wood said it has
been discussed but it is difficult to keep them up to date. Staff is not prepared to put
trail inventory into a database yet because it would be too difficult to maintain.
N. Hanko recognized staff members for their contributions to the process.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the board tentatively adopt the Five-Year
Planning Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities. T.
Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
E. Agenda Item No. 5 - Tentative Adoption of Preliminary 1996-1997 Action Plan for
QWn 52= Planning and Qpgrali_Qn Programs ftpqqR "-9 -21 C. Britton answered questions about the omission of "formulation of historical and
cultural resources" contained in Planning's Action Plan last year. He said this stems
from a project B. Crowder was going to work on. N. Hanko requested that B.
Crowder put together an agenda item on this project to inform the Board about what
she would like to do and to give the Board a chance to discuss it.
Under Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram, items 2 and 3, B. Crowder
requested information regarding multiple uses. C. Britton stated that staff wants to
review the process including policies and guidelines for trails and come back with
recommended revisions to streamline them before the Board makes a decision
regarding multiple uses.
J. Escobar, reviewing the Operations Action Plan, reported that this year for the first
time, staff resources show seasonal hours as hours instead of positions; this year
5,000 more regular hours are proposed. The 1500 special project hours shown go
with the El Corte de Madera trail building project.
J. Escobar answered questions about the lack of changes in key projects. He said
substantial work has been done on the operations manual but it is far from being
finished. Efforts have been focused on enforcement rules and regulations for staff.
He said that there is a draft but as the District changes, the draft becomes more
complicated.
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Discussion followed regarding special uses and training volunteers to supervise
projects. Staff referred to Item 6 under Other Projects and Activities of the Volunteer
and Docent Subprogram. J. Escobar said they may hire outside help but have staff
resources; the volunteer and docent coordinator can handle a lot of it.
P. Siemens suggested the wording regarding the bike patrol be modified to discuss
the issue of expanding. T. Henshaw said the bike patrol is included under item G.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary
1996-1997 Action Plan for Open Space Planning and Operation
Programs. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0.
F. Agenda Item No. 7 - Continued Discussion - Board Meeting Procedures: Board-Staff
Working Guidelines (Rgl= R-96-20)
Following discussion of the proposed Guideline 9, consensus was that it should read,
"Any Board member may advise the General Manager when he or she feels staff is
attempting to direct or set Board policy."
C. Britton informed the Board the wording of the procedure regarding presentations
on agenda items had been changed because anyone can make a presentation. N.
Hanko suggested adding "and staff" to item 2 after "Board" as she felt staff should be
allowed to ask questions.
S. Schectman reported on her reasons for not removing the lined-out wording
regarding announcing that public comment is closed. She said it is not mandatory for
legal reasons but she suggested leaving it in because there will be hearings in which it
is important. She thought it might be easier to have a uniform procedure that is
applicable to any situation. By consensus the Board agreed not to insert the lined-out
wording; legal counsel stated that she would advise the Board when she thinks they
should state that the public comment period is over.
Under Board Conduct and Deliberations, in regard to the phrase "the presiding officer
may or shall require individual Board . . . ", it was agreed it was up to the purview
of the President. C. Britton said the following procedure states that the Chair will
recognize by name and identify the makers of motions and seconds. He suggested
changing the second sentence of guideline 8 to conform with 9 so it will read, "The
General Manger will advise Board Members when he or she feels that any Board
Member is attempting to direct the administration of the District."
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Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Guidelines for Board-Staff
Working Relationships and Board Meeting Procedures as amended. M.
Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
G. Agenda Item No. 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 -- (Lk=rt R-96-_I_8)
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement
with Public Employees' Retirement System as recommended by staff.
T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko thanked staff for their work in resolving this
matter. S. Schectman briefly described the settlement agreement with
PERS. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
B. Crowder said the Use and Management Committee met with the El Corte de Madera
Task Force to discuss a recommended trails plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space
Preserve. The meeting was attended by between 45-50 mountain bicyclists. The matter will
come back to the Use and Management Committee in April. Staff will arrange a tour for
interested Board members to tour the preserve.
M. Davey stated that she and staff had met with a group of citizens at Fremont Older Open
Space Preserve to discuss the trail system and use of trail system and roads by bikes. She
complimented staff members whom she said did an extremely good job of listening and
carefully recording ideas. She said she and C. Britton and P. Siemens met with the Peninsula
Open Space Trust Board of Directors to discuss the purchase of land along the Skyline, and
it was a very satisfactory exchange of information.
N. Hanko said she, P. Siemens, and T. Henshaw met with the Portola Park Heights group to
discuss the trail crossing and liability issues. She said legal counsel will draw up an
agreement and there will be at least one more meeting with the group.
T. Henshaw stated that on February 22 a group of 3rd and 4th graders from her school will
be the first group to tour Daniels Center. She invited other Board members to join the
group.
W. de Wit discussed the Use and Management Committee meeting on El Corte de Madera
Open Space Plan.
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C. Britton showed the Board copies of eight hazard mitigation grants the Board had approved
on January 24 and which were submitted by staff six days later by the deadline of February
1. Board members congratulated staff on the grant work.
C. Britton referred to the list of enterprise leases and tenants included for Board information
per their request last meeting. He also announced that Chris Saenger, the caretaker at Mt.
Umunhum, had recently passed away.
C. Britton said the first check from FEMA for storm damages in the amount of$1,400 has
been received; this was for damages repaired on Portola Park Heights Road and Upper
Purisima Road. He said it will take about two years to get all the reimbursement, with this
as the first installment.
C. Britton said he had met Monday with the arbitrator on the Sheldon Road matter and an
agreement should be hammered out within a month.
C. Britton reported that he had talked with Barbara Rice of the Ridge Trail Council
regarding the Board§ representation, noting she encouraged Board participation. He said
attendance is now compensable, and M. Davey could report on other committee meetings she
attends as to whether she should be compensated for attendance at them.
S. Schectman said she had met with Saratoga Country Club representatives regarding the golf
ball situation at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and hopes to have a proposal soon.
VH. ADJOURNMENT
N. Hanko adjourned the meeting at 10:03 P.M.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
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Claims No. 96'03
Meeting 96-04
Data: Fab' 14. 1996
Revised
K8|QPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
� # Amount Name Description
� .72 . ~_.~_ ..~...' -...~.~~.. "e".."u.se".e..,-"=S, ,"".~s..""
8722 25.00 Ace Fire Equipment Q' Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service �
8723 544.82 Acme Q' Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
8724 1'029.89 Acute Computer Technology Computer Upgrade and Memory �
�
8725 42.00 Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Generating Testing
0720 70.50 Allen Equipment Company, Inc. Equipment Repair
8727 114.00 American Red Cross CPR Equipment Rental
8728 146.27 ArtechLorn|nadnD Laminating Services
8728 516.19 AT8' T Telephone Services �
�
8730 54.87 8mUenoPreso Resource Documents
8731 275.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Vehicle Repair
8732 358.10 Boat Sanitation Sanitation Services
8733 583.02 Big Creek Lumber
8734 201.00 8iU's Towing & Recovery Towing Services
8735 25.15 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service �
8736 333.18 Bowerman Electric Electrical Repairs
8737 8'588.10 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Body Armor
8738 25.00 California Exotic Pest Plant Council Membership Renovvo|
8739 51.88 California Water Sandcw Company Water Service
8740 135.00 Camino K4ediom| Group Medical Services
8741 79.00 Career Track Seminar--S. Shipley �
0742 87.79 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Pumper Repair
8743 1'330.00 Sheryl Cochran Consulting Services
8744 84.43 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Supplies
8745 101.52 C|ork^a Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Repairs
8746 149.04 ' Communication 0k Control, Inc. Mt. UrnunhurnPump
8747 120.00 °1 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Conference �
8748 270.63 Patrick Congdon Reim buroannent--Ha|dSupplies '
8749 119.00 Council on Education in Management Subscription
8750 23.93 The Dark Room/Tony Co|uzzY, Inc. Prints and Processing
8751 50.34 DCG Police Supply Field Baton
8752 94.50 Mary deBnauvioreo Vehicle Expense
8753 2'889.19 Digital Distributors Computer Equipment �
�
8754 338.18 Dyna K4ed Safety and First Aid Supplies
8755 383.35 Economy Business Machines Equipment Repair
8750 2,557.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance
8757 193.50 John Escobar Reim bureonnmnt~-Dues and Airfare �
�
toCPRSConference
8758 27.11 Film to Frame Photo Processing
� 8758 97.33 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys and Locks
� 8760 225.63 Garcia Well & Pump Company Pump System Repairs
8761 353.24 General Science Service Company Microscopes--Nature Center
8782 57.35 (] �� �C Services Shop Towel Service
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� 8763 59.35 Gould Publications, Inc. Resource Documents
°1 Urgent Check Issued January 25, 1996
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Claims No. 96-03
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Date: Feb. 14, 1096
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K8|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Nmnno Description
8764 888.94 Virg Harkins Sign Frames
� 8765 285.02 Honda Peninsula Equipment Repair and Service
8766 211.50 Linda Hyman Tuition Reimbursement
8707 2.286.44 JedaPub||nations Brochures
8768 84.00 Jobs Available Subscription Renewal
�
8769 190.79 Ed Jones Company Badge Refinishing �
8770 131.73 Kaiser Cement Base Rock
� 8771 04.97 Qinko's Docent Newsletter Printing
8772 GO.@O Judy Law Vehicle Expense
8773 130.80 Legislative Intent Service Legal Consulting Services
8774 564.17 Los Altos Garbage Company OumnpaterRonte| Service
8775 150.60 Julie McCullough Vehicle Expense
8770 249.98 McGrathRentCorA Skyline Office Rental
8777 507.54 Metro PWobi|eCononmuniogtionm Radio Service Repair and Parts
8778 500.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Services
8779 243.12 Minton'm Lumber Q, Supply Field Supplies
8780 18.72 Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts
8781 259.82 Moffett Supply Company Reotroomn Supplies
8782 125.36 Monogram Sanitation Raotroonn Repair Parts
8783 140.08 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies
8784 30.00 National Association for Interpretation Resource Documents
8785 183.08 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Repair Parts
8786 3'500.00 Navanone |ndumthem Pootmge-C)pen Space News
8787 859.10 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
8788 1'207.40 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
8783 115.00 Palo Alto Medical Foundation Medical Services
8790 40.41 Pearson Automobile Company Tiro
8791 578.91 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B|ue|ineaend Plans
8732 353.44 Pine Cone Lumber Company, Inc. Sign Boards
8793 325.05 PIP Printing Printing
8794 233.00 Pitney Bowes Office Equipment Maintenance
8795 331.87 Pringle Tractor Company Tractor Parts
8796 21.89 Project WET Fund'RD| 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 106.40 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
8802 478.83 R Q. R Designers Smith House Roof Repairs
8803 12.50 Rich's Time Service Tlno Repair
8804 273.10 Rokon |nternotionmi Equipment Parts �
8805 300.00 Tiffany Rosso Reimbursement--Tuition
8800 60.00 OavidSenguinetti Reimbursement--Membership Dues �
� 8807 1'054.80 San Jose Mercury News Legal Advertisement
� 8808 346.50 San Mateo Times Newspaper Subscription
� 6809 15.00 Santa Clara County Office ofEducation Exhibitors Fee
Page 2
Claims No. 96-03
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Date: Feb. 14.1998
Revised
K8|DPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
� # Amount Name Description
� pp/v 402.99 ootcomx Corporation Hearing Protectors
� 8811 132.00 Sequoia Analytical Water System Testing Services
�
� 8812 182.86 Shell Oil Company Fuel
8813 383.5O John Shelton, Inc. Field Supplies
� . .
� 8814 273.77 Signs of the Times Signs
� 8815 5'700.00 George 8ipa| Associates Consulting Services
8816 346.75 Si|aooi'oFead Born Gate Materials
8817 131 .45 Skyline County Water District Water Service
8818 979.84 Smith Equipment Mower Hydraulic fmrJohn Deere
8819 18.00 °2 Sonoma County Health Department Medical 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 of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax
8823 274.74 Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc. Drain Rock
8824 12.00 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
8825 178.06 TaaterQ, Etc. Maps
8826 1'000.00 Town nfPorto|aValley Permit Fee
8827 08.95 University Art Center Graphics Supplies
8828 21.82 Unocal Fuel
8828 1.080.00 Valley Title Company Title Reports
8830 55.70 Douglas M. Vu Vehicle Expense
8831 254.00 °4 VVeaoo Uniform Expense
8832 52.02 West Coast Aggregates Basmrook
8033 100.00 VVms1mrn Exterminator Pest Control Service
8834 424.50 Whitmore, Johnson <& Bo|mnom Consulting Services
8835 104.10 Mike Williams Vehicle Expense
8836 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
8837 115.00 Del Woods Reimbursement-CEOA8emninar
8838 000.10 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense
8839 18.10 Yomdbird Equipment Sales Field Supplies
8840 313.65 Joan Young Volunteer Coordinator Training
Services
8841 5.490.00 Zumwalt Engineering Group Consulting Services
8842 843.25 Cor|sen Bruins Grant Cabin Artifacts
8843 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Maintenance Agreement
8844 370.00 °5 Recreational Trails Conference Confenonoe-T. Jensen and K4. Casmretto
8845 18.00 *6 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, Grant
Total 83.030.55 House Artifacts and Film Processing.
°2 Urgent Check Issued January 25, 1996 �
°3 Urgent Check Issued February 5. 1996
^4 Urgent Check Issued February 5. 1996
°5 Urgent Check Issued February 13. 1996
°6 Urgent Check Issued February 12. 1S9O
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Regional p►.,e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 27, 1996
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
Members Present: Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Wim de Wit, Teena
Henshaw, and David Smernoff.
Members Ab Pete Siemens
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, John Escobar, Malcolm Smith, Jean Fiddes, Randy
Anderson, Del Woods, George Sipel, and Julie McCullough.
H. BOARD BUSINESS
The Board met in a workshop setting with staff and members of the public to begin
development of a Regional Open Space Plan. C. Britton provided an overview of the
need for a Regional Open Space Plan and the planning process to be followed over the
next six months. G. Sipel outlined the agenda for the workshop:
• Review of existing policies, lands, improvements, and plans
• Review of current lands and improvements
• Identification of planning issues, objectives, and improvements
• ` Formulation of draft Mission Statement
Randy Anderson reviewed existing policies, plans, lands, and improvements.
The Board then identified issues, concerns, and questions in the District's Basic Policy
which needed attention in the Regional Open Space Plan formulation. They included:
ISM:
1. How much money to spend on land acquisition?
2. Hire unemployed youths, especially in summer.
3. Send out financial statements to all households.
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General Manager:L Craig Britton
I'
4. Turn developed land over to County Parks.
5. Possible voter approval if change in direction.
6. Review definition of *Open Space".
7. Clarify -traditional- recreation role.
8. Additional ways to preserve land - more emphasis.
9. Eminent Domain Section - Refer to Acquisition Policy.
10. Master Plan Section - Add Regional Plan.
11. Insure consistency with other agencies.
12. Should boundary be expanded to the coast?
13. "Allow" public access - should suggest substitute verbs, such as
"encourage", "welcome", or "provide".
14. Expand section on use in #3. Possibly separate Land Management and Public
Access Sections.
15. Add a section on scientific study.
16. Explain how we bank land.
17 Section 3(c) - need to fine tune financial constraints .
18. Spending limits on recreational uses (original 5% restriction).
19. Define "low intensity" use.
20. Use resource management language regarding agriculture.
21. Visibility Section - add Brown Act.
22. Reference public notification policies.
23. Cross reference environmental education programs.
24. Administration - "limited" staff - Provide other description; reference budget
guidelines; add volunteers.
25. Section 3(d) - add Education after Nature Study.
The Board broke for lunch at 12:10 P.M. and reconvened at 12:44 P.M.
G. Sipel led the Board in an exercise to develop a draft Mission Statement. The Board
and several members of the public worked in small groups to prepare initial drafts.
Then, these drafts were consolidated into a single draft Mission Statement as follows:
"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 open space ecological values."
Members of the public participated in discussion throughout the workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 P.M.
Prepared by:
R. Anderson
G. Sipel
i ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF
Board President Acknowledge/Respond
Director Acknowledge/Respond
Staff Acknovledge/Respond
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 15:06:59-0800 -- _ Draft Response Attached
From: ric neil <rneil nea.com> Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft
Response for Board Considezat ion per
Organization: Electronic Arts Board Directive(s)
To: mrosd@netcom.com No Response Necessary
Subject: EDCM trail plan
Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District
333 Distel Circle y
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear MPROSD Board Members: January 29, 1996
As a bicyclist and neighbor of ECDM, 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.
* 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.
I
* 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.
* Spend funds on more important things, like aquiring more land,etc.
Spending assests on EDCM is not serving the majority of users,or the greater good
of the community.
Thank you for listening. Keep an open mind and make the right choices.
Best regards,
Regional Open Spa,.e
s
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
DRAFT RESPONSE
PREPARED BY STAFF
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
February 15, 1996
Mr. Ric Neil
Electronic Arts
via E-mail: <rneil@ea.com>
Dear Mr. Neil:
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
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 S1 1e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-96-24
Meeting 96-05
February 28, 1996
AGENDA ITEM
Introduction of Outdoor Education Leaders
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Welcome the inaugural group of outdoor education leaders.
DISCUSSION
Fourteen outdoor education leaders completed their training in January. These enthusiastic
volunteers are ready to conduct the new Spaces and Species: Exploring Natural
Communities program at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and the David Daniels Nature
Center. The Spaces and Species program is designed for 4th through 6th graders and
includes a "Habitat Hike," "Pond Prowl," and a microscopic investigation of pond
organisms.
Staff, docents, and specialists with expertise in natural history interpretation conducted the
training sessions. The sessions focused on the natural communities at Skyline Ridge, aquatic
life, and techniques for working with children. The training schedule is attached. Staff will
recruit additional volunteers and offer the next training course for outdoor education leaders
this fall. The regular spring training for docents will begin March 5.
We welcome the following outdoor education leaders to the District's docent program:
Judy Daniels, Palo Alto Susan Nicholls, Palo Alto
Mary Flannigan, Newark Frances Reneau, Menlo Park
Alice Frost, Palo Alto Jules Resnick, Mountain View
Carol Hankermeyer, Palo Alto Barclay Slade, Los Gatos
Joyce Kiefer, Sunnyvale Joanne Smith, Sunnyvale
Dave Maier, San Jose Joan Van Zandt, San Mateo
Joyce Nicholas, Los Altos Hills Wim de Wit, Redwood City
Prepared by:
Carleen Bruins, Visitor Services Supervisor
Contact person:
Cheryl Solomon, Docent Coordinator
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens Mar C.Dave Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko Bets Crowder Wim de Wit
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General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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FALL 1995 TRAINING SCHEDULE
OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEADERS
Midpeninsvla Regional Open Space District
Training for Spaces and Species: Exploring Natural Communities will begin October
11, 1995. The nine comprehensive training sessions will prepare volunteers to be
outdoor education leaders for this exciting new program.
General Information Meeting
Wednesday, September 27, 9:30 - 12 noon
This meeting will provide an overview of the field trip program and what volunteers
can expect to experience as outdoor education leaders. General information about the
District will also be covered. Refreshments will be served.
Outdoor Education Leader Training
Wednesdays, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm, beginning
October 11 and lasting through December 13.
Bring water and a lunch, wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and be prepared
for unpredictable weather. (No class is planned for November 22.)
Session 1: October 11
9:30 Basic Ecological Concepts (with emphasis on curriculum "Core Concepts")
10:30 Exploring Natural Communities
Guest Instructor. Stephen Buckhout, MROSD Docent
Session 2: October 18
9:30 How Wet is Our Planet?
The Water Cycle
10:30 Introduction to Pond Life: A Creative Approach
Guest Instructor: Cindy Gateno, East Bay Regional Park District
Session 3: October 25
9:30 Scat, Tracks, Bones, and Other Signs of Wildlife
Guest Instructor. Ira Bletz, East Bay Regional Park District
Session 4. November 1
9:30 The Power of Plants: Understanding Basic Plant Ecology and Adaptations
Guest Instructor. Linda Drey-Nightingale, MROSD Docent
Session S: November 8
9:30 Review of Spaces and Species: Exploring Natural Communities
10:00 Working with Children, Leadership Strategies, and Cultural Diversity
11:30 What's for Lunch?
12:00 Skyline Ridge History Hike
Guest Instructor: Patrick Congdon, MROSD Ranger
1:30 Building Bridges: How to Lead the Closing Activities
Session 6: November 15
9:30 They're Heeere! How to Greet Your Group and Lead the Orientation Activities
11:00 How to Lead the Habitat Hike
Session 7: November 29
9:30 Practice Leading Orientation Activities
11:00 Practice Leading Habitat Hike Activities
Session 8: December 6 `
9:30 How to Lead the Pond Prowl
12:00 How to Lead the Aquatic Lab
Session 9: December 13
9:30 Practice Leading Pond Prowl Activities
12:00 Practice Leading Aquatic Lab Activities
1:45 Discussion of future agenda and wrap-up
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General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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egtQnal Open Sp e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-96-15
Meeting 96-05
February 28, 1996 j
AGENDA ITEM
Adoption of Amendment to Land Use Regulations (Ordi 9'3,-1)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION w j�
1. Adopt the attached Ordinance 96-1 amending Ordinance 93-1, Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Land Use Regulations.
2. Approve the bail recommendation for Section 805.3, Bicycle Operation After
Hours, as contained in this report.
BACKGROUND
At your September 27, 1995 meeting, you adopted the Use and Management
Committee's recommendation to allow 25-foot retractable leashes for dogs in open
space preserves (see Report R-95-117). At your November 8, 1995 meeting, you
adopted Use and Management Plan amendments to allow leashed dogs on all trails at
Fremont Older, Coal Creek, and Thornewood Open Space Preserves (see Report R-95-
138). At your December 20, 1995 meeting, you adopted Use and Management Plan
amendments allowing leashed dogs on portions of the Kennedy-Limekiln Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve. You also approved the creation of an off-leash area for
dogs at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve (see Report R-95-146). As a result of the
above actions, the District's regulations regarding leash requirements need to be
revised. Staff is taking this opportunity to propose changes to the after-hours use and
bicycle helmet regulations as well.
DISCUSSION
Under the current helmet regulation, bicyclists are required to wear a helmet while
riding on all open space preserves except Rancho San Antonio. Bicyclists are allowed
to ride only on the road to Deer Hollow Farm and are prohibited from trails west of the
farm. Because the majority of the cyclists are families riding from the surrounding
neighborhood to the farm, staff originally felt that requiring helmets was too restrictive.
However, Santa Clara County requires all bicyclists to wear a helmet while riding in
county parks. Staff believes the District's helmet regulation should be consistent with
the county's, since many cyclists ride from District property into the county park.
State law now requires all bicyclists under age eighteen to wear a helmet.
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 1.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
ORDINANCE NO. 96-1 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-1
ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR USE OF
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LANDS
AMENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1996
Be it ordained by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 502.3 of Ordinance No. 93-1 is amended to read as follows:
502.3 Helmets
No person shall operate a bicycle or similar device on District Lands without wearing
an A.N.S.I. or Snell-approved helmet for head protection.
SECTION 2. Section 701.2 of Ordinance No. 93-1 is amended to read as follows:
701.2 Leash Required
No person shall allow or have a dog within a designated area, unless the dog is at all
times under control and either on a leash not to exceed 6 feet, or on a self-retracting
leash with a maximum extended length of 25 feet. The self-retracting leash must have
the capability of being retracted and locked in a position not to exceed 6 feet. Within a
designated area, no person shall have or allow a dog on a lead greater than 6 feet when:
a) Within 100 feet of any parking area, traiihead, picnic area, campground, horse
stable, public roadway, restroom, visitor center, ranger station, or other place or
structure of public assembly;
b) Within 50 feet of any person that is not the person or persons who entered District
Lands with the dog; or
c) Within 50 feet of any body of water, including but not limited to, any reservoir,
pond, lake, creek, stream, bay, tidal area, or flood control channel.
SECTION 3. Section 701.9 is added to Ordinance 93-1 to read as follows:
701.9 Off-leash Areas
Dogs shall be permitted off leash only in areas specifically designated and signed by the
District as off-leash areas. No person shall allow or have a dog in an off-leash area
unless the dog is at all times under verbal or radio collar control, and in sight of its
owner or keeper. The owner or keeper of the dog shall have a leash in his or her
possession at all times.
SECTION 4. Section 805.3 is added to Ordinance 93-1 to read as follows:
805.3 Bicycle Operation After Hours
No person shall possess or operate a bicycle or similar device on District Lands after
hours.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be published once within 30 days after adoption in a
newspaper of general circulation printed, published, and circulated in the District.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective from and after March 1, 1996.
The foregoing ordinance was adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District held on the 28th day of February,
1996 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors
Attest:
District Clerk
Approved as to form:
District Legal Counsel
Although after-hours use of District preserves is prohibited without a permit, there has
been a steady increase in mountain bicycling after hours. Because of the hazards
involved in riding at night, staff recommends creating a new regulation that specifically
prohibits bicycling after dark. Staff also recommends a total bail amount of$135 for
violating this regulation. This amount is $32 more than the current fine for simply
entering a preserve after hours.
Prepared by:
Carleen Bruins, Visitor Services Supervisor
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Contact person:
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Regional Open Sf -e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-96-23
Meeting 96-05
February 28, 1996
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Purchase Three Vehicles at a Cost of$5
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
l. Approve the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing the Department of General Services of
the State of California to Purchase Certain Items for the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District.
2. Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase contract with the state
Department of General Services for three full-sized patrol trucks for a total cost of
$59,975.
DISCUSSION
The District's five-year capital equipment schedule provides for three replacement patrol vehicles
in fiscal year 1996-1997. Purchase orders for vehicles acquired through the state Department of
General Services (DGS) must be placed prior to the manufacture's cut-off date of March 22.
The District's ability to purchase vehicles through DGS provides a considerable cost savings. Our
price reflects the large discount given to the state for their large quantity purchase. Staff time is
also greatly reduced because DGS writes the specifications and conducts the formal bid process.
These new vehicles will replace patrol trucks that were put in service over eight years ago and
have over 80,000 miles. The retired patrol trucks will replace maintenance vehicles with over
100,000 miles.
The Administration and Budget Committee reviewed this recommendation at its January 20
meeting. The Committee supports the continued use of the state Department of General Services
purchasing program.
Prepared by:
David Topley, Support Services Supervisor
John Escobar, Operations Manager
Contact person:
David Topley, Support Services Supervisor
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 r.Sinernoff,Nonette Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS FOR THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve that
the Office of Procurement, Department of General Services of the State of California is
hereby authorized to purchase vehicle(s) for and on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District pursuant to Section 10324 of the Public Contracts Code, and that L.
Craig Britton, General Manager, is hereby authorized to sign and deliver all necessary
requests and other documents in connection therewith for and on behalf of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District.
O|min)o No. 96'04
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Date: Feb. 28. 1936 �
REVISED
� KA|[)PEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT# Amount �
Name Description
� 8848 53.00 Ace Fire Equipment w ov'v/:e Company rnv cx""uu/wur So,v/;v
� 8849 175.00 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
� 8850 218.07 AT&T Telephone Service
8851 287.05 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense
8852 35.15 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
8853 497.57 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Conference Expenses
8854 420.00 California Department of Parks and Recreation Conference Registration--R. Anderson �
Recreational Trails Conference and Doug Vu
8855 130.00 California Parks & Recreation Society Membership Dues
8850 282.82 California Water Service Company Water Service
8857 2'008.95 CnUanderAmsoniatoa Consulting Services
8858 114.00 ° Cal Poly Oak Symposium Registration--T. Randall
8859 55.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Service �
�
8860 722.88 Canaonite International Corporation Road Markers
8801 8'101.27 Carter Industries Service Bodies Installed
8862 120.14 CE8 Order Department Resource Materials
8803 123.96 Annette Coleman Reimbursement-Cyn|omo1oro �
8864 203.44 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Training Registration
and Supplies
8865 496.00 Council on Education in Management Sernina, Regiotration-D Dolan �
8866 3'675.00 Community Action Board, Inc. VVaad Abatement
8807 61.96 Contemporary Engraving Company Name Badges �
8888 2'237.27 Design Concepts Brochures Typeset and Production
8889 218.45 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--Tuition
8870 14.91 OynaMed First Aid Supplies
8871 498.83 John Escobar Reimbursement--Conference Expenses �
8872 135.00 FEDEX Express Mail
� 8873 17.37 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Fire Door Security and Keys
�
8874 31.34 GQKServices Towel Service �
8875 213.15 Gandon|and Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs �
8870 527.05 Goodyear Tire Service Tines
8877 2.000.81 Harkins Signs Signs
�
� 8878 792.00 HK8C /\nuhbeotuna| Services
8879 1,507.83 Home Depot, Inc. Field Supplies
8880 1'323.84 Jedo Publications, Inc. Windy Hill Brochures
8881 563.95 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock �
8882 109.00 Land Trust Alliance Resource Documents
�
8883 48.39 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
8884 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc Copier Maintenance AQnaennont
8885 307.00 Los Altos Garbage Company DummpotorRenta|
138.14 Mahn Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
8886 29.00 National Notary Association Membership Renewal
8887 720.01 Office Depot Office Supplies
8888 180.93 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
8889 2'810.07 Paga /&TurnbuU Professional Services
8830 29.32 City of Palo Alto Utilities Electricity
8891 18.71 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Mailing Machine Maintenance
° Urgent check issued on February 10' 1896.
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Date. Feb. 28. 1998
REVISED �
K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8892 40.83 Pringle Tractor Company Equipment
8883 6.47 Rancho Cobbler Uniform Expense
8894 100.00 °° Recreational Trails Conference Registration--S. Covorrubios
8895 76.00 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
� 8896 1'040.00 Roof Guard Roofing Company, Inc. Reseal Roof '0ete| Circle �
8897 1,696.69 Rmy`m Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
� 8898 756.84 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs
8893 72.25 Gmfety0emn So|vant Tank Service
8900 129.74 S0. VV Equipment Company Equipment Parts �
8801 548.18 OaxidGanQuinaU| Reimbursement--Field Supplies
8902 575.29 SV Sprinkler ' Scotts Valley Drainage Pipe
8903 72.97 Sears Field Supplies
8904 185.68 Shell Oil Company Fuel �
�
8905 751.47 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts
�
� 8906 327.81 Signs of the Times Signs
8807 1'2O3.71 Si|warado Avionics, Inc. Radios
� �
8908 485.07 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement—Netcom Fees and
Conference Expenses
�
8808 574.84 David Smernoff Reimbursement--Conference Expenses
8810 23.93 Stevens Creek Quarry Base Rock
8911 1'636.50 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense �
8912 467.67 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
�
8913 299.01 Teater /& Etc. Plan Changes and Signs
8814 1'714.04 ThonnaCorpora1on Furnace and Air Conditioning Repairs
8915 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services �
8916 240-54 TheVVorkingnoano Emporium Uniform Expense
�
8917 923.00 R8^ RDesigners Bean House Repairs
8918 133.45 Petty Cash Office and Field Supplies, Volunteer and
Docent Expenses, Local Meeting �
� Expenses and Private Vehicle Expense
�
TOTAL 44'754.19
' "Urgent check issued on February 15, 1996. �
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� Claims No. Q8-04
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Date: Feb. 28. 1996
K8|OPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8848 53.00 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguisher Service
8849 175.00 Aomne8' Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services
8850 219.07 AT&T Telephone Service
8851 287.05 Beck's Shoes, Inc. Uniform Expense
� 8852 25.15 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service
8853 497.57 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Conference Expenses
8854 420.00 California Department of Parks and Recreation Conference Registration--R. Anderson
Recreational Trails Conference and DougVu
8855 130.00 California Parks & Recreation Society Membership Dues
8856 292.82 California Water Service Company Water Service
8857 2.008.95 Co||andorAasooiatms Consulting Services
8858 114.00 ° Cal Poly Oak Symposium Registration-J. Randall
8859 55.00 Camino Medical Group K8odioo| Service
8860 722.98 Cmreonitm International Corporation Road K8arhmro
8861 0'101.27 Carter Industries Service Bodies Installed �
8862 120.14 CEB Order Department Resource Materials �
8803 123.96 Annette Coleman Reimbursement-Cyc|omnaters
8864 203.44 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Training Registration� �
and Supplies �
8865 485.00 Council on Education in Management Swmn|narRegimtretion-D Dolan
8866 3'575.00 Community Action Board, Inc. Weed Abatement
8887 61.96 Contemporary Engraving Company Name Badges
8868 2'237.27 Design Concepts Brochures Typeset and Production
8809 218.45 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--Tuition
8870 14.91 Dyna Mud First Aid Supplies
8871 498.83 John Escobar Reimbursement--Conference Expenses �
�
8872 135.00 FEDEX Express Mail
8873 17.37 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Rnm Door Security and Keys
8874 31.34 (3 & KServines Towel Service
8875 213.15 Gerdon|and Power Equipment Equipment and Repairs
8876 527.05 Goodyear Tire Service Tires
8877 2'666.81 Harkins Signs Signs
8878 792.00 HMC Architectural Services
8879 1'507.83 Home Depot' Inc. Field Supplies
8880 1'329.64 Jeda Publications, Inc. Windy Hill Brochures
8881 563.95 Kaiser Cement Corporation Base Rock
8882 109D0 Land Trust Alliance Resource Documents
8883 48.39 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock
8884 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc Copier Maintenance Agreement
8885 307.00 Los Altos Garbage Company OunnpoterRenta|
138.14 K4nMn Supply Company Sanitation Supplies
8888 29.00 National Notary Association Membership Renewal
8887 720.01 Office Depot Office Supplies
8888 180.93 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
8889 2'810.67 Pagm &TurnbuU Professional Services
8880 29.32 City of Palo Alto Utilities Electricity
� 8891 18.71 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Mailing Machine Maintenance
�
� ° Urgent check issued on February 16' 1996.
Claims No. 96-04
Meeting 96-05
Date: Feb. 28, 1996
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
8892 40.83 Pringle Tractor Company Equipment
8893 6.47 Rancho Cobbler Uniform Expense
8894 100.00 ** Recreational Trails Conference Registration--S. Covarrubias
8895 76.00 Regal Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
8896 1,040.00 Roof Guard Roofing Company, Inc. Reseal Roof--Distel Circle
8897 1,696.69 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
8898 756.84 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs
8899 72.25 Safety Kleen Solvant Tank Service
8900 129.74 S & W Equipment Company Equipment Parts
8901 548.18 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Field Supplies
8902 575.29 SV Sprinkler - Scotts Valley Drainage Pipe
8903 72.97 Sears Field Supplies
8904 185.69 Shell Oil Company Fuel
8905 751.47 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts
8906 227.61 Signs of the Times Signs
8907 1,263.71 Silverado Avionics, Inc. Radios
8908 102.41 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement--Netcom Fees
8909 574.84 David Smernoff Reimbursement--Conference Expenses
8910 23.93 Stevens Creek Quarry Base Rock
8911 1,636.50 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
8912 467.67 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental
8913 299.01 Teater & Etc. Plan Changes and Signs
8914 1,714.04 Therma Corporation Furnace and Air Conditioning Repairs
8915 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
8916 240.54 The Workingmans Emporium Uniform Expense
TOTAL 44,371 .53
**Urgent check issued on February 15, 1996.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: February 28, 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,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
February 27, 1996
TO: Craig Britton, General Manger
FROM: John Escobar, Operations Manager
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month January Year 1996
VIOLATIONS TOTALS ACCIDENTS TOTALS
Bicycles Bicycle 2
Closed area 26 Equestrian 1
Speed 9 Hiking/running 1
Helmet 8 Other first- aid I
Dogs Search/rescue 2
Prohibited area 7
Off-leash 11 ENFORCEMENT
Fishing/swimming 0 Citations 62
Off-road vehicles 1 Written warnings 50
Closed area 6 Police assistance 4
After hours 5
Weapons CREMES
Actual contacts 2 Resisting peace officer 1
Reports only I Battery on peace officer I
Vandalism 3
Parking 23 MUTUAL AID
After hours parking 17 Accidents 4
Dumping/littering 0 Enforcement 0
Campfire I Fire 1
SUMMAREES OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS
Jan. 4: A District volunteer working on the Waterwheel Creek Trail at the Monte Bello Preserve
discovered a fluid discharge from the adjacent winery. M. Ken investigated and California
Fish-and Game was advised. The discharge of approximately 500 gallons was apparently
an accident due to a pump/power failure. Fish and Game issued the vineyard a verbal
warning.
Jan. 5: As featured on "America's Most Wanted" a walk-a-way/escapee from the San Mateo
County correctional facility on Alpine Rd. was apprehended in Los Altos after calling 911
instead of 411 for directory information. The escaped prisoner is believed to have broken
into a District rental residence garage (Incerpi) based on stolen mail that was found on him
and missing food items from the garage.
Jan. 7: A bicyclist at Fremont Older was issued a citation for 33 mph by K. Carlson. The cyclist
stated 15 mph was too slow and it is no fun not to go fast.
Jan. 8: K. Carlson received a report of a suspicious vehicle at Pulgas Ridge and found an empty
scotch bottle just outside the vehicle. A deputy sheriff was requested because the vehicle
appeared to have gone off the road. Rangers K. Carlson and M. Ken were later called
back to assist deputies in finding a person calling for help in the preserve. The lost person
was located and turned over to the deputies. He told them he had been drinking and had a
fight with his girlfriend. He was given a cab ride home.
Jan. 8: Two cyclists reported to L. Paterson that they had been shot at when they strayed onto a
private ranch adjacent to the Russian Ridge Preserve. The information was passed on to a
San Mateo Sheriff's deputy who said he would talk to the rancher.
Jan. 11: D. Sanguinetti investigated a report of a person who had buried his dog at the Windy Hill
Preserve. The dog owner had told two visitors he was going back to cut off the dead
dog's tail and paws. A knife was recovered in the area and San Mateo Sheriffs office was
advised.
Jan. 14: A wildland fire was reported in the Wright's Station Road area. K. Miller, P. Hearin, and
T. Randall responded with C.D.F. and Central Fire. District staff were canceled before
arrival, as the Fire dept. determined it was an illegal debris burn on private property.
Jan. 20: L. Paterson was run into by a jogger with a dog off-leash that she was trying to stop. The
jogger was fleeing from B. Downing and M. Ken who had attempted to contact the jogger
for the dog violation. This incident accounts for both the "resisting arrest" and "battery on
a peace officer" listed in the crimes section on the previous page.
Jan. 20: A cyclist reported to L. Paterson he had been run off the road by a vehicle adjacent to the
Russian Ridge Preserve. This road serves as a driveway to an adjacent ranch and also runs
through the preserve. The San Mateo Sheriffs office was advised.
Jan. 20: Two bicyclists at Fremont Older were issued citations for 26 mph by T. Lausten.
Jan. 21: Two runners at Rancho Guadalupe were issued closed area citations by M. Newburn. The
runners said they saw the sign-and that they run in other closed areas and no one stops
them.
Jan. 21: An unoccupied transient campsite was located in St. Joseph's Hill by T. Randall. Los
Gatos Police were requested to assist and T. Karnafelalso res
ponded. The police
ce officers
were reluctant to approach the camp due to steep terrain. The rangers dismantled the camp
without police assistance.
Jan. 21: Two vehicles had their tires slashed at Bald Mountain in i Serra Azul while the dri
vers
ers
were hiking in the preserve. A phone report was also made to the Sheriff's Dept.
Jan. 23: T. Randall received a phone report on people hiking at Bald Mt. with flashlights. He
responded and found two people in the vehicle. He issued two citations for the violation.
Jan. 23: An unresponsive female was reported to be walking at St. Joseph's Hill, nude from the
waist down. County rangers, deputies, and P. Hearin responded. She told the deputy she
wanted to look that way in hopes of being sexually assaulted or raped. The District and
the Town of Los Gatos have received numerous complaints about her activities in the
preserve. She also is well known for malting false reports of emergencies.
Jan. 27: A neighbor reported that a person with an off-leash dog a Schilling Lake in Thornewood
Open Space Preserve tried to punch him after he pushed away the person's aggressive dog.
A San Mateo Sheriffs deputy took a report and advised District rangers of the incident.
Jan. 29: A camping violation citation was issued by T. Lausten to a transient who claimed camping
gear seized earlier in the month at St. Joseph's Hill.
FEB
Environmental Services Agency BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Parks and Recreation Division RUBEN BARRALES
MARY GRIFFIN
TOM HUENING
TED LEMPERT
MICHAEL D. NEVIN
PATRICK H.SANCHEZ
COUNTY OF SANA MIA A,&.9 PLEO DIRECTOR
590 HAMILTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4020
FAX (415) 599-1721
February 22, 1996
Randy Aaderson
Mid-Peninsula Regional
Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
re: Review of Edgewood Park Master Plan
Dear Randy:
Thank you for your response on the initial review of the Edgewood Park Master Plan. I
appreciate your suggestions and your tborougbness in reviewing a draft submitted by an
excited group of volunteers.
Our Commission will be making a decision on the prioritization of capital projects for 1996/97
in the very near future. When we begin to finalize the project and define the management
policies of the park we will contact you for further review.
Thank you again for your suggest .:..
,
Res ectfully,
( u"y Patrick H. /ctez, Director
Parks and Recreation
4 Regional Open St. -e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 26, 1996
Board of Supervisors
San Mateo County
County Government Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
Attention: Ruben Barrales, President
Re: Deletion of Parks Density Transfer Policy, County General Plan
Dear President Barrales and Members of the Board of Supervisors:
We understand that the County Planning Commission will soon be finalizing recommendations
to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Coastside Protection Initiative. I am writing to
encourage the Board to delete an existing policy in the General Plan that is in conflict with open
space preservation objectives.
General Plan Policy 14.27 states: "Monitor public acquisition of land for parks and open space.
To improve the County's ability to meet its housing goals, determine the impact of the public
acquisition of land for park, recreation and open space facilities. Specifically, tabulate the
number of density credits that have been acquired by public agencies and consider increasing
the permitted density on appropriate sites by this amount. "
One of the primary objectives of purchasing park and open space land by the District and other
agencies and organizations is to reduce development in rural areas and the resulting impact on
services, infrastructure, and the environment. If these development units are simply transferred
to other nearby locations, a significant aspect of the public benefit of the park and open space
land will be thwarted. It is also improtant to understand that the price paid for park and open
space land is directly related to the development density. Therefore if a "transfer" of
development rights is contemplated, the agency which has acquired the density should have the
ability to "sell" those rights in order to recapture tax funds for the purchase of additional public
park and open space lands, especially during this time of severe funding limitations.
Park and open space acquisitions are typically in highly constrained rural areas. There is little
P P 9 tYP Y g Y
likelihood these purchases will significantly impact County housing goals. The County always
has the opportunity to increase the permitted General Plan density in appropriate areas if this is
necessary to meet housing or other goals. The current Policy 14.27 serves no legitimate purpose
and we urge that it be deleted.
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
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
February 26, 1996
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I would be happy to respond to any questions or comments on this issue.
S cerely,
L. g Britton
General Manager
cc: Nadia Holober, Chair,County Planning Commission
Patrick Sanchez, Director, Parks and Recreation
MROSD Board of Directors
FEB
Peter Graube
2055 Foxhall Loop
San Jose, CA 95125
February 19,1996
Craig Britton, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Re: Good performance
Dear Mr. Britton:
On November 5, 1995,the Bay Area Orienteering Club held an orienteering event
at your Montebello Ridge Open Space Preserve. The turnout was large, yet two of your
employees, Dennis Danielson and Matt Ken, kept their cool and handled the traffic very
courteously and professionally. Their efforts were a tribute to your organization and I
commend you for your management.
Sincerely,
Peter Graube
Regional en t S �e
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager ,
DATE: February 23, 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,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Regional Open S -e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 28, 1996
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
SUBJECT: Pulgas Ridge Off-Leash Dog Area
At your December 20, 1995 regular meeting, you approved an off-leash dog area at Pulgas
Ridge Open Space Preserve. The adopted Use & Management amendment calls for fencing
and gates at the entry points to delineate the off-leash dog area and to separate other trail
users from off-leash dogs. The original proposal was to use mesh fencing and gates across
the roads.
After further site investigation, staff feels that some minor changes to the original proposal
are possible. Staff is proposing for aesthetic purposes to utilize split rail fencing instead of
mesh fencing. Staff feels that this change will still adequately delineate the off-leash dog area
to dog owners. The split rail will be tied into existing brush or topographic features to
reduce the amount of fencing necessary and additional gates will not be installed across the
road initially.
Staff will evaluate the compliance with this type of fencing and if problems arise will retrofit
the split rail fencing with mesh fencing and gates as originally proposed.
The effective date of the off-leash area is March 1st. Due to the recent wet conditions, we
do not anticipate the fence to be installed by this date. However, staff still anticipates
opening the off-leash dog area on March 1st. Crew is ready to install the fence as soon as
weather permits.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail: mroscl a netcom.corn
Board of[hectors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernotf, Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Regional Open Sl. -e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 21, 1996
Town Council
Town of Portola Valley
765 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Re: Consideration of General Plan Amendment, Blue Oaks Subdivision
Honorable Council Members:
The District has followed the review process for the proposed Blue Oaks Subdivision clpsely and
commented previously on the EIR (see letter to Planner George Mader May 24, 1993 and letter
to Council and Planning Commission May 4, 1994). In general, we are pleased with the
modifications that have been made to the project through the EIR process. We do however,
have a few suggestions and observations we'd like to pass on as you approach a final decision
on this project.
The fire management plan calls for extensive modification of the environment around the
proposed residences and along the roads. Based on these "fuel modification zones", a substantial
portion of the site will be modified and maintained in that condition. It is not clear exactly how
literally this clearing will be interpreted. In our experience, the timing and execution of these
measures is critical. While they cannot replicate the original, beneficial role of fire in the
landscape, done correctly, they can support a diverse natural plant and animal community. Done
incorrectly, they can create massive problems with invasive, non-native plants such as broom
or thistle that cannot be eliminated without full-scale warfare. We urge that a botanist qualified
in the management of natural landscapes be retained to help work out the details of the
vegetation management plan and to help plan and review the annual vegetation management
program. The costs of such expertise will be far outweighed by the potential benefits.
We encourage a phased development approach, both to provide incentive for cooperation with
the development conditions and to allow for correction or improvement in the techniques as the
project proceeds.
We note that the developer and representatives refer to 70% of the site being retained as open
space. Our observation is that the net value of open space for wildlife habitat or public or
private enjoyment will be far less than this, due to the impact of the roads, buildings, fire
management, and related activities. For example, the use of a separated one-way access road
from Los Trancos Road impacts significantly more terrain and poses a more significant barrier
to wildlife movement than a single two-way access road. We recognize that this is a trade-off
against more significant slope impacts. Once again, the most appropriate solution will be found
in paying attention to the details.
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
Amendment of the General Plan to allow more significant residential development must be found
to be in the public's best interest, and environmental impacts must be mitigated as much as
possible. Although the primary original development constraint of geologic hazard appears to
be reduced, there are many other environmental and community impacts that must also be
considered in the final decision. In any case, the current proposal must be found to meet the
tests of public benefit and impact mitigation before a General Plan amendment is appropriate.
Sincerely,
L. Crai Britton
General Manager
LCB/dw
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Regional Open SpAbe
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 15, 1996
Ms. Cindy Anders
Editor. Loma Prietan
3921 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Dear Ms. Anders:
Thank you for bringing Proposition 197 to the attention of your readers. This issue should be of
great concern to all who value our natural heritage and resources in California. It's very important that
the public have access to all available information in order to make an informed decision on election
day. You may be interested to know that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Board of
Directors has passed a resolution in opposition to Proposition 197. 1 have attached a copy of the
resolution for your information.
I'd like to clarify the District's position on posting notices about mountain lion sightings on
District land. Your article stated that it is our"policy" that if"...more than two or three deer clearly
killed by a mountain lion are found near a trail..." then we will post warning signs. The District has no
formal policy regarding posting of signs. Further, we wouldn't wait until two or three deer are killed
near a trail; in fact, our general practice is that if even one confirmed mountain lion kill of a deer takes
place near a well-used trail, we will post warnings in that area. I wouldn't want your readers to be under
the impression that we don't take the presence of a mountain lion seriously, or that we would wait until a
third deer kill in an area before posting warnings. We want to avoid causing an over-reaction by preserve
visitors, while still taking any such kill near a trail very seriously.
Mountain lions are very much a part of our natural environment and provide a part of nature's
balance. However, we take their presence seriously and believe that a well-informed public is the best
approach to peaceful coexistence.
Again, thank you for providing the public with information on Proposition 197, and for the
opportunity to clarify the District's position.
tnc rely,
-:
U. aiggz 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
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO 96-09
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 IN/loUntain Lions, a specially protected mammal: and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the IN/lidpeninsula 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 SLIC11 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
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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 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on February 14. 1996
at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES: Nonette Hanko, Pete Siemens, Mary Davey, Ernestine Henshaw, David Smernoff,
Betsy Crowder and Wim de Wit
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary. B rd of Directors Fr&dent, 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.
DistriFt Clerk
Regional Open Sp e
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
For Immediate Release Contact: Malcolm Smith
February 15, 1996 Public Affairs Mana-er
(415) 691-1200
Open Space District Opposes
Proposition 197 - Trophy Hunting of Mountain Lions
Los Altos, CA -- At its meeting last night. the Board of Directors of the MidpeninSUla Regional
Open Space District unanimously passed a resolution opposing Proposition 197 on the March 26, 1996
state,ballot. If passed, this proposition would allow the resumption of trophy hunting of mountain lions in
California, a practice that has been banned since the voters passed Proposition 117 in 1990. The Board
found that continued protection and preservation of the California Mountain Lion, and its natural habitat, is
of crucial importance to the balance of nature and quality of life in California. The Board also declared that
such trophy hunting 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. It is the Board's view that the California Department of Fish and Game's existing
procedures adequately address the issue of any lions deemed a risk to humans, property, pets, or livestock.
making this proposition unnecessary and ill-advised.
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 2') 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.
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit
General Manager:L.Craig Britton
The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public
use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are approximately
20,000 - 30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards, each represented for a four year term by an
elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:3)0 p.m., at the District offices.
The District's goals are to acquire a continuous greenbelt of protected open space lands for public
use and enjoyment, and to preserve open space for future generations to enjoy. There are approximately
20,000 - 30,000 acres of land still at risk of being lost to development within the District's planning area.
The District is divided into seven geographic wards, each represented for a four year term by an
elected Board member. The Board holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:30 p.m., at the District offices.