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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960410 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 96-08 Regional en Spa , II MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Me eting 94-08 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 7:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California April 10, 1996 (7:30) ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- N. Hanko *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 27, 1995 (Consent Item) *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Continuance of Proposed Acceptance of an Open Space Easement as Consideration for Entering into an Option Agreement with Jonathan and Roberta Parmer and Consideration of Other Potential Proposals for the Sale of Surplus Lot - Thornewood Open Space Preserve -- M. Williams (8:00) 3. Proposal to Close District's Administrative Office on December 23, 26, and 27 -- C. Britton (8:10) 4. Authorization for General Manager to Execute Extension of Consulting Services Agreement with George Sipel Associates Not to Exceed $18,900 for Organizational Management and Personnel Services -- C. Britton (8:15) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff *** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) CLOSED SESSION - (Continued, if necessary) ADJOURNMENT *NOTE: Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. 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 t ianko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera]Manager:I_.Craig Britton Meeting 95-08 Page 2 ** 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 without discussion by one motion. Board members. 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. ########## There will be a Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve trail plan on Monday, April 15 beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the District office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos. Regional Opera Sp& MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-07 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 27, 1996 I. ROLL CALL Vice President Mary Davey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Peter Siemens, David Smernoff, Mary Davey, and Betsy Crowder Members Absent: Nonette Hanko, Wim de Wit, and Teena Henshaw Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, John Escobar and Jean Fiddes II. CLOSED SESSION M. Davey stated that the Board would adjourn to the Special Meeting Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session agenda item 1. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at 7:01 p.m. The Board recessed the Special Meeting at 7:28 p.m. and M. Davey called the Regular Meeting to Order at 7:32 p.m. Additional Personnel Present: Mike Williams, Malcolm Smith, Mary de Beauvieres, Julie McCullough, and Deirdre Dolan III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: D. Smernoff moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR C. Britton requested that agenda item 1, Adoption of the 1996-1997 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Polia of th e e MidMninsula Regional n District c stri be removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar including the minutes of March 13, 1996 Regular Meeting; agenda item 5, Approval of Annual Claims List, Including Debt Service Payments, for 1996-1997 Fiscal Year; agenda item 8, Authorization to Contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for $69.143 to Underground Utilities Along Portola Road and Reroute Existing Service to the Adjacent Parcel and Windy Hill Oren Space Preserve and Determination that Project Categorically Exempt from California 330 Distel Circle » Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 a E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board/of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw, David T.Smernoff,Nonette t ianko,Betsy Crowder,Wire de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 16-07 Page 2 Environmental Quality Act: and Revised Claims 96-06. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. In regard to Item 8, PG&E undergrounding for Portola Road, M. deBeauvieres said the report states that the PacBell fees are included in the cost estimate. She said the trenching is included but there may be an additional fee due to PacBell of about $2,000 that could appear on a future claims list. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. 1, Adoption of the 1996-1997 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpgninsula Regional Oren Space District (port R-96- J. McCullough said when the Action Plan was tentatively adopted, there was an amendment adding the construction of the trail to the Hayfield at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and deleting the Sevens Spring Road Bypass Trail. She said the change has been addressed in the form of the amendment before the Board this evening. She proposed a revision to the amendment to include construction of the Seven Springs Road bypass trail and the trail to the hayfield, so that the end of the last sentence of Key Project No. 2 on page 8 of the Plan would read, ". . . and construct Seven Springs Road bypass trail and trail to the hayfield at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve." She said the reason for this is that there has been a change in the availability of the trail building consultant which will allow staff to build both trails at Fremont Older if they can proceed immediately. Funding for the bypass trail will be provided from funds designated for the trail to the hayfield in the 1996-1997 budget. If additional funds are needed to complete the hayfield trail, she said the Board will be asked for a midyear funding budget adjustment. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the 1996-1997 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District as amended. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Acceptance of 1996-1997 Insurance Premiums for District's PE=M and General Liability. Umbrella Liability, Automobile, Fidelity Bond. and Public Entity Errors and Omission Insurance Coverage - (RQ= R-96-44) J. Fiddes reviewed the bids contained in the staff report, noting the bid package totalled $150,539. Skip McIntyre from Flinn, Gray & Herterich, the District's insurance broker, was present to answer questions. B. Crowder noted that the bid was for a one-year period and asked if there were penalties for early cancellation. Mr. McIntyre stated that there would be a short-rate cancellation penalty which begins at a maximum of 10% and would decline throughout the year depending on when the cancellation took place. Meeting 96-07 Page 3 Motion: D. Smernoff moved that the Board accept the 1996-1997 Insurance Premiums for District's Property and General Liability, Umbrella Liability, Automobile, Fidelity Bond, and Public Entity Errors and Omission Insurance Coverage. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. C. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of 1996-1997 Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Office, Supervisory, and Management Staff- (Report R-96-36) J. Fiddes reviewed the staff report which she said was prepared by D. Dolan. She outlined proposed changes in salary, sick leave conversion, and basic life insurance. Staff answered questions about the method of computing the percentage of total increase. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board approve the 1996-1997 salary pay plan, that includes a 2% adjustment for the District's office, supervisory, and management classifications effective April 1, 1996; approve the implementation of a sick leave conversion program whereby office, supervisory, and management staff who leave the District in good standing with a minimum of 10 years of service receive a cash payout of accrued sick leave as follows: 20% of accrued sick leave for 10 to 15 years of service; 25% of accrued sick leave for 16 to 20 years of service; and 30% of accrued sick leave for 21 or more years of service; approve an increase in basic life insurance from the current $10,000 for each employee to an amount equivalent to the employee's annual salary. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. D. Agenda Item No. 4 - Approval of Budget t for Fiscal Year 1996-1997 (RR=rts R-96- 34 and R-96-0 C. Britton said there are no changes proposed from when the Board last reviewed the budget and staff recommends approval. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board accept the Administration and Budget Committee's recommendations contained in report R-96-34 and adopt Resolution No. 96-12, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Adopting Budget For Fiscal Year 1996-1997. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. Board members commended staff for the way the budget process was carried out. E. Agenda Item No. 6. - Proposal to Exercise Right of First Refusal to Repurchase the Former Fee Determinable 12-Acre Estate of Kyle Bach Adjacent to Skyline Ridge Q= Space Preserve for $275.000: Tentative Aft tion of Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations for the Parcel: Intention to Withhold Prop. M Meeting 96-07 Page 4 from Dedication as Public Determination Recommended Actionl Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act - Reoort R-96-43 After M. Williams pointed out the location of the property on a map, C. Britton summarized the District's historical experience with the property. J. McCullough described details of a map of the property including potential trail alignments which would connect Skyline Ridge with the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. She showed slides of the property and views from the property. She said staff is recommending acquisition for the following reasons: • The need to reevaluate the best trail alignment through the property to make the best connection between Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves. • The necessity to have patrol access through this property. • The need to have more control over the use of the life estate area to make sure uses that occur are compatible with trail uses. J. McCullough said that when staff structured the agreement in 1988 the connection between Portola State Park and Skyline Ridge via Old Page Mill Road was really thought to be a long term project. Since then the District has acquired a majority interest in the Big Dipper Ranch and has applied for a potential grant that would connect the Big Dipper Ranch with the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. She said staff anticipates that when this trail is constructed it will be one of the more popular trails. As a result, staff thinks that once the Page Mill Trail is opened there will be more of a demand to connect up to Russian Ridge, so that trail system has become more of a high priority project. In addition, once visitors are on Page Mill Trail it will be important to have patrol access to respond to emergencies and to be able to have routine patrols to monitor usages occurring on Page Mill Road. In summary, J. McCullough said staff is recommending acquisition of this property so the District can gain more control over the use and ensure that the activities on this property are consistent with the type of uses the District would want for visitors. M. Williams said the party who had made the $275,000 offer was at this meeting. There are two alternatives presuming that the Board approves the proposal for right of first refusal: 1. Continue negotiations with buyers for a more compatible estate purchase agreement. Staff is hopeful that they will be able to negotiate with the buyers on a resale of the estate and would be seeking to improve patrol access on the property, improve the trail alignments, and the overall visual aspects of the property. 2. Do necessary repairs for the property to be an enterprise rental. He said staff will be coming back within the next three months with recommendations on the disposition of this property. In answer to B. Crowder's question regarding resale and acquisition, M. Williams said staff asked for an extension from Bank of America to re-negotiate this sale agreement so it would be more compatible with the District's surrounding uses. That extension was not granted so to regain control the District needs to exercise the right of first refusal (buy the property). He said if the Board approves the right of first f Meeting96-07 Page 5 refusal, staff will continue negotiations with the buyer for an agreement that is more compatible, including use and management provisions that J. McCullough outlined. D. Smernoff asked if staff had more information about the potential gasoline leakage. C. Britton said when the District bought the property there were questions about this; tests were done and no leakage was found. He said the District would sell the Property as is. P. Siemens said he would like the Board to exercise the option but agreed with staff and B. Crowder that it should then be resold if possible. However, if the option is exercised and the property is rented, there will be a return greater than the interest payment while staff looks for a buyer. P. Siemens said the optimum situation would be to negotiate an agreement and actually handle everything in the same escrow. C. Britton agreed but said it is a tight time period and that is why an extension was requested. He said he had talked to officers at Bank of America and they said denying the extension was a business decision. Frank Hughes said he and his wife Laurie wish to purchase the property and thought they could reach an agreement regarding the special terms. He asked if staff would object to him contacting the bank and asking for an extension. C. Britton encouraged him to do so. Motion: P. Siemens moved to adopt Resolution No. 96-13, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Exercising its Right of First Refusal to Repurchase the Former Bach Fee Determinable Estate, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve - Fee Determinable Estate - Bank of America); tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Manager Plan recommendations; indicate intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time; and determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. F. Agenda Itm No. - Presentation fFi - i1 Activity Miscellaneous Enforcement Activities Report - (Report R-96-41) J. Escobar said this is the first annual report on field activities. If the Board likes the format, staff will use it and will try to issue it by February of each year. He described the efforts to improve the activity summaries by changing and adding categories to make it more descriptive. He said it is still not a good instrument to compare from year to year, although this year's numbers are better than last year's because there are more categories and some categories are double checked against Meeting 96-07 Page 6 planing statistics. J. Escobar highlighted items in Appendix B and observations on page 2 of the report. He stated that the number of rangers present at the May 23 incident should be changed from 2 to 1. B. Crowder said it was important to get this report and the monthly reports. J. Escobar said statistics can be compiled by site. B. Crowder said she would like this information for her area. C. Britton stated that staff is folding information from sites into the planning process. J. Escobar commented on the auto burglary data and the future use of graphical presentations in the report. Motion: D. Smernoff moved that the Board accept the Five-Year Activity Summary and the 1995 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity Summary. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. VIE[. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS D. Smernoff said he had been to El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve with staff and toured trouble spots. He gave staff information on a Broom Symposium in Portland on April 17 and 18 and a Natural Resources in the Environment Symposium in Pennsylvania in May. M. Davey said she attended the Ridge Trail Council meeting in San Francisco. She heard reports from counties where the Ridge Trail is located, including gap committee reports. Also, the work plan for the coming year was presented as well as a presentation of a comprehensive list of studies and reports about various activities throughout the Bay Area, including seven major areas of study. She had a copy of the Trails section which she said was available for review. She said she has volunteered to serve on the Santa Clara County gap committee and will continue to attend the council meetings. P. Siemens reported on the Grant house restoration at Deer Hollow Farm, noting he and other volunteers have moved furniture and artifacts to the house which is close to being finished. C. Britton referred the Board to the notice of the dedication of the Peninsula Open Space Trust Learning Pavilion on April 20, noting he would not be able to attend. He also mentioned a memo on a grassland/thistle study, an invitation to the new Palo Alto Mayor's address, and an announcement of a Sequoia Audubon Society award to W. de Wit on May 9. In addition, he said that by March 29 the improvement for the off leash area at Pulgas Ridge should be completed. He also pointed out how changes are indicated on the revised claims list. Meeting 96-07 Page 7 J. Escobar reported that during the last three weeks various staff members had been at the Oak Symposium in San Luis Obispo, the Parks Rangers Association Conference in Ventura, and the Trails Conference at Asilomar. He said a Use and Management Committee meeting has been scheduled on April 15 to review the El Corte de Madera Trail Plan. J. Escobar said there are 17 or 18 people in the training class for the volunteer patrol program, mostly hikers, and the class is more diverse in age than previous classes. C. Britton said training has started for the volunteers who will open the Nature Center on Sundays. VHL ADJOURNMENT M. Davey adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary Claims No. 96-06 Meeting 96-07 Date: March 27, 1996 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 9000 475.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 9001 500.00 Adanac Fire Protection, Inc. Daniels Center Sprinkler Inspection 9002 713.54 A T & T Telephone Service 9003 117.47 Craig Beckman Uniform Expense 9004 30.00 Best Internet Communications, Inc. Internet Monthly Service Fee 9005 1,077.73 Big Creek Lumber 9006 123.00 Bill's Towing Service Vehicle Towing Service 9007 183.27 Bishop Company Field Signs 9008 33.10 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service 9009 180.00 Building Education Center Training--M. Jurich 9010 2,000.00 California Conservation Corps Jaques Ridge Cleanup Project Crew 9011 1,201.00 California Environmental Management Soil & Water Testing--Pulgas Ridge Service Co., Inc. 9012 104.58 California Water Service Company Water Service 9013 148.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 9014 2,823.25 Sheryl Cochran Trail Use Consulting--Fremont Older 9015 451.61 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Tools for Field 9016 313.91 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 9017 421.40 Communications & Control, Inc. P G & E Pump--Mt. Umunhum 9018 8.08 Contemporary Engraving Co., Inc. Name Badges--Volunteers 9019 112.50 Rick DeBenedetti, Watermaster Meter Reading--Dyer and Winkle 9020 1,600.00 Enshallah Developments, Inc. Site Analysis Consulting--Teague Hill 9021 65.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Motor Oil Recyclery Service 9022 40.00 Federal Express Express Mail Service 9023 92.94 Film To Frame Slides and Photo Developing 9024 27.25 Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Patrol Truck Keys 9025 2,679.93 Gateway 2000 Operations Department Computer 9026 80.78 G I Trucking Company Shipping of Restroom Chemicals 9027 38.31 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 9028 531.78 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires for Field Vehicles 9029 44.86 GTE California Telephone Directory Listing Fee 9030 92.65 Phillip Hearin Reimbursement--PRAC Conference 9031 816.00 HMC Group Architectural Services-Rancho Shop Building Upgrade 9032 469.33 Home Depot Field Supplies and Parts 9033 3,776.86 House of Printing Spring Open Space News Printing 9034 400.00 Integrated Training,Resources Ltd. Weaponless Defense/Baton Training 9035 380.60 Jakaby Engineering & Construction Bridge Inspection--La Honda Creek 9036 63.66 Kaiser Cement Goldfines for Culverts 9037 918.03 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Lease Payment--Office Copier 9038 489.16 Judy Law Reimbursement--Grant Cabin Artifacts 9039 50.70 Judy Law Vehicle Expense 9040 674.62 Lee & Assoc. Rescue Equip., Inc. Rescue Equipment 9041 2,410.00 Lodes Tree Surgeon Tree Maintenance Service 9041 103.74 Los Altos Garbage Co. Dumpster Service Page 1 Claims No. 96-06 - Meeting 96-07 Date: March 27, 1996 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 9042 3,448.27 Town of Los Gatos Construction Management Services-- Skyline Field Office 9043 227.97 Paul McKowan Reimbursement--Field Supplies 9044 249.98 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Office Rental 9045 268.85 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repairs 9046 447.16 Micro Accounting Solutions Tape Backup Drive for Computer 9047 360.95 Ken Miller Reimbursement--Park Ranger Conference 9048 42.99 Moffett Supply Company Restroom Supplies 9049 177.83 Moore Medical Corporation First Aid Supplies 9050 439.26 Monogram Sanitation Restroom Supplies 9051 48.36 Mountain View Garden Center Baserock 9052 375.07 Navarone Industries, Inc. Spring Newsletter Processing 9053 55.28 Netcom Monthly Internet Service 9054 813.93 Office Depot Office Supplies and Copier Paper 9055 2,422.90 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 9056 169.70 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 9057 69,143.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Undergrounding Utilities--Windy Hill 9058 2,272.55 Page & Turnbull Structural Upgrade Consulting Service for Pichetti Ranch Homestead 9059 146.54 PIP Printing Forms Printing Service 9060 467.64 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Mailing Machine Quarterly Charge 9061 1,795.62 Pouncing Pachyderm Productions Restoration Consulting Services for Grant Cabin 9062 26.61 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Badge Engraving Service 9063 7,812.50 Prudential Securities Remarketing Agreement-1988 Notes 9064 99.00 Fred Pryor Seminars Seminar--S. Shipley 9065 1,744.27 Quicksilver Printing Open Space News Insert Printing 9066 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 9067 167.58 R & R Designers Saratoga Gap Roof Repair 9068 2,055.00 Rebholtz Mechanical Furnace Installation--Skyline Residence 9069 1,391.32 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs 9070 102.36 Safety-Kleen Solvent Tank Service 9071 388.11 San Jose Mercury Advertisement--Planning Secretary 9072 132.64 Shell Oil Company Fuel 9073 495.00 Sierra Digital, Inc. Software Service-Subscription Renewal 9074 72.61 Silverado Avionics Inc. Radio Parts 9075 2,402.00 Skyline Builders, Inc. McDonald Ranch Barn Roof Repair 9076 72.00 Special Districts Assoc. of Santa Clara County Annual Dinner--P.Siemens, C. Britton and J. Fiddes 9077 2,030.30 The Stove Works Wood Stove and Installation--Mora House 9078 73.09 Stanford University Hospital Medical Services 9079 51.17 Stevens Creek Quarry Baserock 9080 325.98 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 9081 382.50 Tac/Temps Temporary Office Help 9082 1,135.69 Target Specialty Products Roundup Herbicide 9083 99.00 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental 9084 796.83 Teater & Etc. Maps and Signs 9085 645.75 Tomlinson Zisko Morosoli & Maser LLP Special Legal Services 9086 1,090.75 Two R.M.'S Sales & Service Equipment Repair Page 2 Claims No. W06 Meeting 96-07 Date: March 27, 1996 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 9087 92.46 University Art Center Map Supplies 9088 1,158.16 Vanier Form Printing 9089 69.65 West Publishing Corporation Resource Documents 9090 693.75 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 9091 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 9092 100.15 Del Woods Reimbursement--CEQA Seminar Expense 9093 249.03 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 9094 354.50 Joan Young Reimbursement--Handbook Printing 9095R 296.31 Virg Harkins Sign Frame 9096R 300.00 Park Management Department, West Valley 4 Wheel Drive Training--L. Hyman and College B. Downing 9097R 135.50 USGS Maps 9098R 463.83 Patty Cash Film, Postage, Local Meeting Expense, Vehicle Expense, Office and Field Supplies Total 138,077.02 Page 3 i RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknovledge/Respond Director Ackaov i ad s/Res and Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 23:10:57 PST staff Acknoviedgef Respond g P From: Theresa Martin 574-6252 <MARTINnSMCCCD.CC.CA.US> �i X Draft Response Attached Subject: Trail plan Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Respons• for board Consideration par To: mrosd@netcom.com neteom.eom Bnard Directive(s) No Response Necessary Please forward this message to the board for their perusal before the next trails meeting. Dear Directors, I am writing to the MROSD in regard to its proposed trail plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. I appreciate that the MROSD included - in its task force - a broad cross-section of the community that enjoys this park. However, I am disturbed that the resulting trail plan does not reflect the concerns of this conununity, and by the fact that during the open meeting held on January 25th, the directors seemed determined to proceed with the plan, in spite of the considerable criticism expressed by the public at that meeting. The numerous preserves owned by the MROSD span the spectrum from gentle open spaces located next to urban areas (such as Fremont Older), to wild and rugged land located in more rural settings (such as El Corte de Madera). I feel that this wide diversity of preserves is important, and that because of this, the MROSD's trail guidelines should be flexible, instead of a "one size fits all" policy being applied uniformly to all preserves. In particular, the wide, smooth, gently-sloped trails found in preserves such as Fremont Older and Saratoga Gap would be less appropriate in E1 Corte de Madera, especially in the southwestern section of the park. far from Skyline Boulevard. Many of the trail modifications in the MROSD's proposed plan would diminish the special character of El Corte de Madera, and spoil much of its natural beauty. I also note that El Corte de Madera is currently very popular with mountain cyclists. I am concerned that the widespread trail closures and realignments outlined in the MROSD's plan will make this park much less popular with this group of trail users, increasing the possibility of trail conflicts occurring in other preserves. In summary, I ask the MROSD directors to consider amending their El Corte De Madera trail plan as follows: - Limit the major trail realignment, widening and leveling to the area of the preserve that closest to Skyline Boulevard. - Leave the trails in the other areas of the preserve (especially in the south and southwest) untouched, with possible exceptions made, on a case-by-case basis, for areas of extreme erosion. - Meet with the owner of the private property at the northwest corner of the park, to discuss whether some arrangement can be made to permit park visitors to cross this land. (I note that there is already a precedent for this - namely, the Garrod Farms land adjacent to Fremont Older O.S.P.) Yours sincerely, Theresa Martin 105 W. Santa Inez Ave Hillsborough, CA 94010 348-5654 N Regional Open Spa � N 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Ms. Theresa Martin via E-mail: <martin@smcccd.cc.ca.us> Dear Ms. Martin: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your March 27, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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 ,SE ACTION Y _ PROPOSED RL STAFF Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 07:51:51 -0700 board President Acknovledge/Respond From: John Blenio <micals@best.com> Director Acknowledge)Respond Organization: Micals Design & Innovations Staff Acknowledge/Respond To: mrosd@neteom.eom Draft Response Attached Staff to be Diracted to Prepare Draft Subject: Re: El Corte De Madera Ae,tonse for aoard Consideration per Roard Diractiva!s) Board of Directors No Response Necessary Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022 Phone: (415)691-1200 email: mrosd@netcom.com From: John Blenio 832 Pollard Rd. Los Gatos, CA 95030 408-866-7559 I am sending this message to provide my perspective on the closure of trails in the El Corte De Madera Open Space Preserve. I have been riding my mountain bike in this area for about the past year. It is one of the best locations I have ever ridden in the Bay Area. It is beautiful and provides a pleasent experience for those who hike or ride there. As a matter of fact, in the year I have been going to ECDM, I have only seen two hikers. This is most likely because ECDM is located in a dense area of forest growth, and many do not know about it. This is primarily a very big mountain biking area. My premise is this. Please do not close any of the trails. What would be the point. Mountain bikers and hikers alike both respect the area and condition of the trails. We ride for the fun and the pleasure. We use safety precautions and we respect each other(hikers, bikers and or horses). Consideration must be taken for those who use the preserve and what they get out of it. This is a place where people can get away from some of the stresses experienced in life and go have fun. The more that is taken away, the more we as citizens become restricted by guidelines that do not necessarily reflect those of the citezens...but rather the Board. We are hurting nothing out there. From an erosive perspective, it is going to happen whether or not hikers, bikers or equestrians are on the land. Rain, wind, earthquakes and pretty much nature in general taken care of this on a much larger scale. As a matter of fact, the storms in Novemeber and December sent down hundreds of trees, eroded many of the trails and non trails, and pretty much reshaped the area in many ways. A few people on the trails pales in comparison to what nature does on a regular basis. Please consider how keeping these areas open impact the economy. Hiring, mountain biking and (Horsing?) stimulate the economy in positive ways. 1. Products are purchased so people can participate in these activities. 2. Businesses local to ECDM experience positive effects. Foods stores sell more inventory, Alices restauraunt gets more business, Gas stations benefit,and more. 3. As word gets out that this is a pleasent area, more come from afar to experiece it, further stimulating the local economy. I hope my point is clear...please don't take away places of pleasure. We already have a difficult time getting away on "vacations" to regenerate our productivity in the economy. Respectfully, John Blenio Regional Open Spa ------------------ 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION - - Mr. John Blenio via E-mail: <micalsQbest.com> Dear Mr. Blenio: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your March 28, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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 (9 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Cenral Manager:L.Craig Britton SPONSE ACTION PROPOSED Hf STAFF and President Acknowledge/Respand Director Acknowledge/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Staff co be Dicected to Prepare Draft Response foe Hoard Consideration per board Directive(.) No Response Necessary Board of Directors, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Ross Finlayson, 330 Distel Circle, 900 High School Way #2332, Los Altos, Mountain View, CA 94022. CA 94041. Internet: FINLAY SON 9CS.STANFORD.EDU Phone: (415)961-8728 Friday, March 29, 1996 Dear Directors, I am writing to the MROSD in regard to its proposed trail plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. I appreciate that the MROSD included - in its task force - a broad cross-section of the community that enjoys this park. However, I am disturbed that the resulting trail plan does not reflect the concerns of this community, and by the fact that during the open meeting held on January 25th, the directors seemed determined to proceed with the plan, in spite of the considerable criticism expressed by the public at that meeting. The numerous preserves owned by the MROSD span the spectrum from gentle open spaces located next to urban areas (such as Fremont Older), to wild and rugged land located in more rural settings (such as El Corte de Madera). I feel that this wide diversity of preserves is important, and that because of this, the MROSD's trail guidelines should be flexible, instead of a "one size fits all" policy being applied uniformly to all preserves. In particular, the wide, smooth, gently- sloped trails found in preserves such as Fremont Older and Saratoga Gap would be less appropriate in El Corte de Madera, especially in the southwestern section of the park, far from Skyline Boulevard. Many of the trail modifications in the MROSD's proposed plan would diminish the special character of El Corte de Madera, and spoil much of its natural beauty. I also note that El Corte de Madera is currently very popular with mountain cyclists. I am concerned that the widespread trail closures and realignments outlined in the MROSD's plan will make this park much less popular with this group of trail users, increasing the possibility of trail conflicts occurring in other preserves. In summary, I ask the MROSD directors to consider amending their trail plan as follows: • Limit the major trail realignment, widening and leveling to the area of the preserve closest to Skyline Boulevard. • Leave the trails in the other areas of the preserve (especially in the south and southwest) untouched, with possible exceptions made, on a case-by-case basis, for areas of extreme erosion. • Meet with the owner of the private property at the northwest corner of the park,to discuss whether some arrangement can be made to permit park visitors to cross this land. (I note that there is already a precedent for this - namely, the Garrod Farms land adjacent to Fremont Older Q.S.P.) I Yours truly, Ross Finlayson. Regional Open Spa s MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. Ross Finlayson 900 High School Way #2332 Mountain View, CA 94041 Dear Mr. Finlayson: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your March 29, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management-Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1496. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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 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 General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STATT '.. Board President Acknowled a/Res and Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 13:41:45 -0.. — g p p Director Acknowledge/Respond To: mrosd(c�neteo►n.com Staff Ae knowledastE*spond From: ELeilnane@aol.eom Draft Response Attacked Subject: Please Consider the requests of Mt. bikers Staff to ke Directed to Prepare Draft &*sponge for Board Consideration per • Board Directives) Please forward to the Board Members. No Response Necessary Dear Commission: The Commission should consider the ideas and suggestions put forth by the local mountain bike groups seriously, because if trails are closed and the suggestions ignored San Mateo County will soon be expierencin�g, the same problems with outlaw trails and illegal mountain biking that Marin has encountered. Marin is having trouble because they put outrageous restrictic)ns on nx)untain bikers without paying attention to their requests. Typically. the majority of-open space preserve users are mountain bikers and it is wrong to exclude them from future trail planning. It has been my experience that planning commissions have a negative bias towards mountain bikes and their planning reflects this in the closing of trails and general exclusion of mountaining groups from planning sessions. So when your making any fi►ture plans. consider adding an avid mountain biker to the group to help design trails which are both safe and environmentally friendly. Eric Lennane Regional Open Spi -------------------- April 11, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Eric Lennane DRAFT RESPONSE Email: Elennane@aol.com PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Dear Mr. Lennane: Thank you for your April 1, 1996 email concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. The Board reviewed your correspondence at its regular meeting last night. Many individual mountain bicycle riders, as well as representatives from Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROMP), have been very involved in the development of a plan for the trails at this preserve, as well as our overall Trail Use Guidelines. The District makes every effort to be as inclusive as possible in our trail planning process, providing for a number of public meetings and planning sessions in which individuals are encouraged to participate. I might also add that the District is considered by groups such as ROMP and the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) to be one of the most "mountain bike-friendly" park or open space agencies in the Bay Area. Over eighty-percent of our trails, including a significant portion of single-track, are currently open to mountain bicycles. The Board takes very seriously the views and concerns of our mountain-biking constituency; in fact one of our Board members, Mr. David Smernoff, is an avid mountain bicyclist and brings that point of view directly to the Board's deliberations. I'm sure you understand that the Board must balance the needs and desires of particular user groups with those of the District's entire constituency, and its overall planning objectives and resource management goals. Finding that balance is no easy task, but with the involvement of our visitors, including mountain bicyclists, hikers, and equestrians, we feel that we're making good progress. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15, 1996 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Please provide your regular mail address, and your name will be added to our mailing list for this project. I hope you will be able to attend the ,April 15 meeting. Your letter will also 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 c I,msboardtlettersiclaunnc 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 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknovledbe/Respoad '.. Date: Wed, 3 Apr 96 16:40:45 PST Director Ackaovledga/Respond To: mrosd@netcom.com B=aff At knovledbe/Respond From: "John J. Gardiner" <johng@fusion.geoworks.com> Draft Response Attached Subject: El Corte de Madera OSP Staff to b. Directed to Prepare Draft J Response for Board Consideration per Board Direecive(s) No Ruponse Necessary Dear Board Members: I am concerned about recently announced plans to severely alter the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. This preserve is unique in it's wild, untamed nature. Residents of the Bay Area are able to visit the preserve and come within close contact with remote wilderness via the many winding, beautiful trails throughout the park. The plans now under consideration by your board, however, would ruin the distinct character of this area. Plowing fire roads and eliminating trails and trail access for visitors would diminish the exceptional qualities of E1 Corte de Madera. Too many parks in the Bay Area are full of fire roads that take away the natural intimateness that El Corte de Madera offers its human guests. Please reconsider this plan. You have one of the finest natural areas for visitors in the entire state. Thank you for your consideration. John J. Gardiner Technical Writer, Geoworks joling@fusion.geoworks.com I i Regional Open Spa ---------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. John J. Gardiner via, E-mail: <johng0fusion.geoworks.com> Dear Mr. Gardiner: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your April 3, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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:mros.d@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 RT STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond From: Dave Anthony <danthon@msbassett.kla.com> Director R a/Respond Staff Acknowledge/Respond Acknowled To: MROSD <MROSD@netcom.com> --- Draft Responsa Attached Date: Wed, 03 Apr 96 21:19:00 PST Ste ff to Directed to Prepare Draft Responae Lot Roard Consideration per Hoard Direc tive(a) No Response Necessary please forward this message to the board of directors.... David Anthony 12 Longview Ct. San Francisco, Ca. 94131 April 3, 1996 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022 Dear Directors, I read the following letting posted on the World Wide Web recently and I would like to register my support for Mr Finlayson's recommendations. Just last year I started mountain biking in El Corte de Madera and it find it to be a very special place for mountain biking due to the fact that the trails are steep and narrow. I understand that many park users may not appreciate these trails, but then again there are many parks off Skyline Road where trails are not so steep and narrow. I believe it would be beneficial to the community to provide a range of trail types for the users of the mid-Peninsula open space preserves and perhaps letting parts El Corte de Madera reside at one end of this range would provide an interesting and diverse range of recreational opportunities for park users. I enjoy El Corte de Madera's trails just as much as I enjoy Saratoga Gap and Montebello's more gentle terrain. I enjoy the variety, I would urge you to strongly consider Mr. Finlayson's recommendations as a way of preserving this variety and range of recreational opportunities. Thank you Dave Anthony danthon@msbassett.kla.com Dear Board: I am writing to the MROSD in regard to its proposed trail plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. I appreciate that the MROSD included - in its task force - a broad cross-section of the community that enjoys this park. However, I am disturbed that the resulting trail plan does not reflect the concerns of this community, and by the fact that during the open meeting held on January 25th, the directors seemed determined to proceed with the plan, in spite of the considerable criticism expressed by the public at that meeting. The numerous preserves owned by the MROSD span the spectrum from gentle open spaces located next to urban areas (such as Fremont Older), to wild and rugged land located in more rural settings (such as El Corte de Madera). I feel that this wide diversity of preserves is important, and that because of this, the MROSD's trail guidelines should be flexible, instead of a "one size fits all" policy being applied uniformly to all preserves. In particular, the wide, smooth, gently-sloped trails found in preserves such as Fremont Older and Saratoga Gap would be less appropriate in El Corte de Madera, especially in the southwestern section of the park, far from Skyline Boulevard. Many of the trail modifications in the MROSD's proposed plan would diminish the special character of El Corte de Madera, and spoil much of its natural beauty. I also note that El Corte de Madera is currently very popular with mountain cyclists. I am concerned that the widespread trail closures and realignments outlined in the MROSD's plan will make this park much less popular with this group of trail users, increasing the possibility of trail conflicts occurring in other preserves. In summary, I ask the MROSD directors to consider amending their trail plan as follows: - Limit the major trail realignment, widening and leveling to the area of the preserve that to Skyline Boulevard. - Leave the trails in the other areas of the preserve (especially in the south and southwest) untouched, with possible exceptions made, on a case-by-case basis, for areas of extreme erosion. - Meet with the owner of the private property at the northwest comer of the park, to discuss whether some arrangement can be made to permit park visitors to cross this land. (I note that there is already a precedent for this - namely, the Garrod Farms land adjacent to Fremont Older O.S.P.) Yours truly, Ross Finlayson Mountain View P Regional Open Spa g P 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. David Anthony via E-mail: Gdanthon@msbassett.kla.com> Dear Mr. Anthony: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your April 3, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 meeting. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. Sincerely, Y Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: MROSD 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 General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED DY STAPP Board President Aeknovled&*/Respond Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 10:25:02 -0500 Dirac eoc Aekaovled Be/Respond Draft Responsed Attached To: romp@cycling.org Draft Response Attached Subject: ecdm letter Staff to be Duetted co Prepare Draft A•spons• for Board Consideration per , Board Directive(s) Dear Board Members: No Response Necessary I am writing to express my concern about plans for the El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. I am a recent returnee to California after living in the northwest and Utah for several years. I greatly appreciate the outdoors in its natural form. One of the reasons I relocated back to the bay area was the accessibility of woods, trails, and a feeling of remoteness fairly close to an urban population. Of the many open space preserves I've visited, El Corte de Madera is the one that seems most nature-like. I would hate to see its natural character diminished. I am an active member of the Sierra Club and also of ROMP, the mountain-biking advocacy organization. From both perspectives, I am concerned about potential trail modifications and use restrictions, and would ask the following: - Limit trail widening and leveling to trails closest to Skyline, those most accessible to the general public. - Leave trails in other areas untouched except for extremely eroded or swampy areas. - Continue to support multiple-use access to the trails throughout the area. Thank you, Linda Palmer Regional Open Spa* MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Ms. Linda Palmer via E-mail: <romp@cycling.org> Dear Ms. Palmer: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your April 4, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15„at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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.Smern6ff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED EX STAPP Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Aeknowled a/Has and From mrosd@netcom.com Thu Apr 4 08:39:57 1996 Staff Acknowledge/Respond gs/Respond g Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 19:48:14 -0800 _� Draft Response Attached To: mrosd ,neteom.eom Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft �� �� Response for Board Consideration par From: Andrew C. Carlson <acarlson@officenetl.com> Beard Directive(s) Subject: El Corte de Madera No Response Necessary Dear District Official: I am writing to voice my objection to the new trails plan proposed for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. This OSP is one of the few more "natural" areas in the South Bay. Its trails are narrower and more secluded than those of many other OSPs. This combined with some fantastic natural views makes E1 Corte de Madera one of the most enjoyable places for hikers and bicyclists. The Mid Penninsula Open Space District does fantastic work keeping the many OSPs open and safe for the public. I would like to see you preserve El Corte de Madera in its current state. In no other OSP do I come across so many sun-speckled trail areas, natural looking vistas, and cozily overgrown passages. Replacement of these trails with roto-tilled roads and fire roads would hinder the beauty of this OSP. Thank you for your consideration. While I disagree with the District on this issue, you have my appreciation for a lot of hard work. Sincerely, I Andy Carlson Materials Manager Harris Corporation acarlson@officenetl.com, 408-356-4469 (Hm) ACarlson@harris.com, 415-594-3034 (Wk) Regional Open Spa 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF April 11, 1996 FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. Andy Carlson via E-mail: <acarlsoneofficenetl.com> Dear Mr. Carlson: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your April 3, 1996 letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your name will be added to our,mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF Board President Acknowledge/Respond Director Acknowledge/Respond ♦x Staff Acknowledge/Respond Board of Directors Draft Response Attached Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Response for Board Consideration per 330 Distel Circle board Directive(s) Los Altos, CA 94022 No Response Necessary RE: Trail Plan Executive Sumary: Leave maximum single track open to cyclists Dear Board of Directors, In regards to the proposed trail plan for El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. It appears that the board is proceeding without concern for the community that will use the preserve as expressed in the open meeting January 25. Please leave the area as natural as possible. We really do not need wide,featurless trails. Many of us in the mountain bike community agree that the trail plan be amended acording to the following points: • Limit the major trail realignment, widening and leveling to the area of the preserve that closest to Skyline Boulevard. • Leave the trails in the other areas of the preserve(especially in the south and southwest) untouched, with possible exceptions made,on a case-by-case basis,for areas of extreme erosion. • Meet with the owner of the private property at the northwest corner of the park, to discuss whether some arrangement can be made to permit park visitors to cross this land. (I note that there is already a precedent for this- namely, the Garrod Farms landadjacent to Fremont Older O.S.P.) /Regards-, I To�Wallace 173 Hollywood Ave Santa Cruz CA 95060 Regional Open Spa l 2 w� 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT" �— DRAFT RESPONSE April 11, 1996 PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. Tom Wallace 173 Hollywood Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Dear W. Wallace: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your recent letter concerning trail use at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their regular meeting last night. The first Use and Management Committee meeting on the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve draft trail plan was held on January 25, 1996. The Committee will be meeting again on Monday, April 15 at the District office to review the draft trail plan and map. The meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. and will follow the format of the January 25 meeting, with an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Your`name will be added to our mailing list for this project and I hope you will be able to attend the April 15 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 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 Regional Open MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-47 Meeting 96-08 April 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Continuance of Proposed Acceptance of an Open Space Easement as Consideration for Entering into an Option Agreement with Jonathan and Ro Parmer and Consideration of Other Potential Proposals for the Sale of Surplus Lot - ornew Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Staff is continuing to discuss this matter with the intereste.�"' -es and will formulate a recommendation by the time of your meeting of April 10, 1996. DISCUSSION At your meeting of March 13, 1996, you voted to continue the proposed sale of the Thornewood Surplus Property agenda item (see Report R-96-25) to your meeting of April 10, 1996. Neighbors present at the meeting requested a continuance to better evaluate the implications of the proposed action. Neighboring property owners who attended the March 13 meeting were notified of this continuance. Also, as a result of the comments from some of the neighbors, staff has realized that the District's notification policy needs updating to include adequate review period for situations where the District is considering disposing of land rights. Proposed revisions to the public notification policy have already been sent to your Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. The private parties involved in the proposed Option agreement, Jonathan and Roberta Parmer and Paul and Marcia Cook, have extended their offer to enter into an option on the sale of the Thornewood surplus property until April 10, 1996. In addition, the Option Agreement has been amended to include notification of the Town of Woodside's Planning Department of the proposed sale of property for review as to conformity to its general plan in accordance with Government Code 65402. On Thursday April 4, a representative on behalf of one of the neighbors indicated an interest in purchasing the property at a price substantially higher than the current offer. Since no written offer or other written communication has been received as of the mailing of this report, staff will continue to work with the interested parties and provide you with additional information and a revised recommendation, if warranted, at the time of your meeting. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Michael Williams, Real Property Representative Contact person: Michael Williams, Real Property Representative 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 « Phone:41 5-691-1200 » FAX:415-691-0485 « E-mail: mrosd@net(-om.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 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-46 Meeting 96-08 April 10, 1996 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve closing the District's administrative office on December 23, 26, and 27, 1996 DISCUSSION I propose the District try on a one-year pilot basis the closing of the administrative office at 330 Distel Circle on Monday, December 23, Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27. The administrative office is already slated to be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25; these two days are 8-hour holidays for the District's administrative, supervisory, and management staff. This proposal applies only to the administrative office; District preserves and trails will be "open" and available for the public's use and enjoyment as weather permits. This holiday week is a fractionalized workweek. Productivity tends to be low and it is difficult to conduct business as usual because of the number of people at other jurisdictions and companies, including vendors and suppliers, who take some time off during this holiday week. Because of the limited number of staff here at the District in certain job classifications, vacation and time-off requests during this holiday week cannot always be approved; this is particularly true for members of the support staff and the receptionist. This closure directly benefits those employees who might otherwise not be able to take time off during this holiday week. The Monday of this 1996 holiday week is also a 9-80 Monday, a day participants in the 9-80 flexible work schedule program are already scheduled to be off. Typically few, if any, members of the public coming to the District office to request maps or other information about the District during this holiday week. If you approve the closing of the District office on December 23, 26, and 27, the front door would remain locked the entire holiday week. A special recorded message would be placed on the District's incoming phone line advising callers of the administrative closure. A notice explaining the closure will be placed on the front door in case any member of the public were to drop by. The special recorded message and notice will include who to contact in the event of an emergency. Any staff member who wants to work on December 23, 26, and/or 27 will have the opportunity to do so. At least one District manager will be working in the office each day or be available by telephone in the event there is some type of an emergency or situation warranting a manager's involvement. 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 , FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail: mros(i@netcom.com C7 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 R-96-46 Page Two As previously noted, this is a one-year pilot program. The program would be evaluated by staff in January 1997. If deemed successful, staff would present the evaluation to the Administration and Budget Committee for consideration and recommendation to the full Board for approval. Prepared by: Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Regional Ope a R-96-45 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-08 April 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Extension of Consulting Services Agreement with George Sipel Associates for Organizational Management and Personnel Services GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to execute the attached six-month Consulting Services Agreement Amendment with George Sipel Associates to provide organizational management and personnel services at the cost of $75 per hour not to exceed $4,200 per month for the months of April, May, and June 1996 and not to exceed $2,100 per month for the months of July, August, and September 1996. DISCUSSION In October 1995, the Planning Department began a process to develop a self-managed work team. George Sipel was retained on a half-time consulting'basis to direct and facilitate the process for a six month period. The Resource Planner position was to remain vacant to allow staffing flexibility help and provide funding for the effort. Over the past six months substantial progress has been made. Accomplishments include: • Promotion of two Planning Technicians to Open Space Planner I and hiring of a Planning Technician. • Reallocation of duties and assignments as a result of two resignations and a reassignment. j • Revision of the work program and capital improvement processes. • Assimilation of the Acquisition program into the Planning program. • Assignment of management duties to team members. • Provision of team building training. Work remains to be done in order for the Planning Team to function effectively without a manager in the traditional sense. Over the next six months the team needs to work on several tasks: • Enhancing team skills, such as working together as a group, meeting effectiveness, and group problem solving. • Improving interpersonal skills such as communication, giving and receiving feedback, and conflict resolution. • Developing a team performance appraisal process. • Encouraging and assisting the growth of team members in their jobs. • Strengthening relationships with other parts of the organization. 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail: mroscl@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.Craig Britton Report R-96-45 P�W Two To assist the team, I recommend continuing Mr. Sipel's services on a reduced basis. In addition to team building activities, his assistance will be utilized on other important District projects including a review of work processes involving project management and consultant selection, development of an improved salary incentive program, and promotion of enhanced communication and participation by employees in District programs. The plan is to have Mr. Sipel work an average of 14 hours per week for the next three months and seven hours per week for the succeeding three months. The cost of this amendment to George's contract, based on Mr. Sipel's hourly rate of$75, will be $18,900; $12,600 for the months of April, May, and June and $6,300 for the months of July, August, and September. Funding for this contract extension is included in the 1996-1997 Planning Program budget. The initial six-month contract called for George Sipel Associates to provide organizational management and personnel services at the cost of$75 per hour not to exceed $6,000 per month or $36,000 for the duration of the initial contract. Actual expenditures through march 31 for this contract totalled $30,450. Prepared by: George Sipel, Interim Planning Manager Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contactperson: L. Craig Britton, General Manager CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT THIS CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT, entered into this day of April, 1996 by and between MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (hereinafter called "District") and GEORGE SIPEL ASSOCIATES (hereinafter called "Contractor") WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the District entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (hereinafter called "Agreement") with the Contractor on September 27, 1995 to render special and professional personnel and organizational relations services. WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement concluded on March 31, 1996. WHEREAS, the District desires to continue to engage the Contractor for a period of six months. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: 1. TERMS OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENT The term of this Agreement Amendment is to commence April 1, 1996 and to conclude on September 30, 1996 unless terminated earlier as specified in Section 6, 7, or 8 of this contract. 2. COMPENSATION FOR AGREEMENT AMENDMENT The District agrees to pay the Contractor, as compensation for the services set forth herein and in the Agreement of September 27, 1995, at the rate of$75.00 per hour not to exceed $4,200 per month for the months of April, May, and June 1996 for an expected average of 14 hours of services per week and not to exceed $2,100 per month for the months of July, August, and September 1996 for an expected average of 7 hours of services per week. 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED In addition to the Scope of Services described in Exhibit A of the Agreement of September 27, 1995, Contractor will be utilized on other District projects including a review of work processes involving project management and consultant selection, development of an improved salary incentive program, and promotion of enhanced communication and participation by employees in District programs. 4. Except as noted above, the other terms and conditions of the Agreement of September 27, 1995 remain in effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, District and Contractor have executed this AGREEMENT AMENDMENT as of the date first written above. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT By L. Craig Britton Date General Manager GEORGE SIPEL ASSOCIATES By George A. Sipel Date Claims No. 96-07 Meeting 96-08 Date: April 10, 1996 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1 250.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2 42.56 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Co. Fire Extinguisher 3 219.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 4 148.84 ADT Security Systems, Inc. Alarm System Service 5 131.33 Alameda Newspaper Group Secretary Advertisement 6 167.56 Alpine Awards Incorporated Printing Service--VTP Vests 7 66.12 American Welding Supply Field Supplies 8 695.68 Arne' Sign & Decal Co., Inc. Truck Logos 9 82.69 A T & T Telephone Service 10 165.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Tractor Repairs 11 93.74 Barron Park Supply Co. Field Supplies 12 45.00 Carol Belew Docent Training 13 140.00 Diane Weste-Bourke Docent Training 14 32.50 Carleen Bruins Reimbursement--Professional Dues 15 95.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 16 30.66 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Parts 17 326.71 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 18 2,455.00 Community Action Board, Inc./NREP Weed Abatement Crew 19 875.00 Concern:EAP Organizational Development 20 12.99 Crest Copies Inc. Copy Service 21 50.00 Mabel Crittenden Docent Training 22 205.00 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Film 23 130.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Radar Certification 24 100.00 Chris DiLeonardo Docent Training 25 120.00 East Bay Regional Park District Ira Bletz--Docent Training 26 299.89 Film To Frame Film Supplies 27 275,000.00 First American Title Right of First Refusal--Bach Property 28 3,000.00 •1 First Trust Washington 1988 Note Tender Agent Fee 29 25.00 Ken Fisher Docent Training 30 47.84 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys 31 150,431.20 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance Brokers Vehicle Insurance 32 19.19 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment Repair Parts 33 418.44 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires and Balancing 34 23.48 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 35 638.00 Goldfus Enterprises Ink. Consulting Service--"This Land is Your Land" Event 36 219.00 Honeywell Inc. Burglar Alarm Service 37 2,676.79 HMC Group Architectural Services--Rancho Shop Building Upgrade 38 240.00 Institute of Computer Technology Registration--C. Solomon and C. Bruins 39 117.37 Kaiser Cement Corporation Drain Rock 40 602.81 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Black Toner--Copy Machine 41 500.00 Judy Law Reimbursement--Grant House Artifacts 42 85.00 Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues •1 Urgent Check Issued March 29, 1996 Page 1 Claims No. 96-07 Meeting 96-08 Date:April 10, 1996 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 43 135.50 *2 City of Los Altos Volunteer Recognition Event Permit Fee 44 350.00 *3 City of Los Altos Deposit--Rental Facility for Volunteer Recognition Event 45 561.48 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service 46 71.50 Los Altos Town Crier Advertisement--Secretary 47 1,642.50 Town of Los Gatos Construction Management Services-- Skyline Field Office 48 79.69 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Field Supplies 49 116.00 Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 50 608.73 Micromedia, Inc. Microfiche Services 51 52.43 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 52 127.79 Moffett Supply Company Restroom Supplies 53 100.00 Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 54 76.95 Northern Energy Propane--Hosking Barn 55 191.80 *4 Oxford Tire Recycling Hicks Road Cleanup--Tire Recycling 56 116.03 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 57 3,966.65 Page & Turnbull Structural Upgrade Consulting Service for Pichetti Ranch Homestead 58 100.00 Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 59 40.00 Palo Alto Weekly Subscription Renewal 60 231.00 Palo Alto Weekly Advertisement--Secretary 61 314.79 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Photo Enlargements and Bluelines 62 963.29 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber 63 10,000.00 Popish Appraisal & Consulting Appraisal Services 64 3,000.00 Postage By Phone Postage 65 18.49 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag Engraving 66 60.00 PriceCostco Annual Membership Fee 67 215.13 Rabbit Copiers Maintenance Field Office Copy Machines 68 29.90 Rancho Cobbler Boot Repair 69 2,175.72 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 70 10,197.47 Russ Enterprises Signs and Decals 71 158.00 San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 72 1,666.72 Sandis Humber Jones Boundary Survey and Engineering Services--Skyline Ranger Office 73 251.89 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Field Supplies 74 508-50 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertisement--Secretary 75 1,205.60 San Jose Mercury News Legal Advertisement--Ordinance 96-01 and Skyline Ranger Office Construction 76 1,980-00 Sue Schectman March Statement 77 148.31 *5 Serendipity Land Yachts, LTD. Stegner Event Bus Deposit 78 125.23 Pete Siemens Reimbursement--Grant House Artifacts 79 4,875.00 George Sipel Associates Planning Department Consulting Service *2 Urgent Check Issued March 29, 1996 *3 Urgent Check Issued March 29, 1996 *4 Urgent Check Issued March 28, 1996 *5 Urgent Check Issued March 28, 1996 Page 2 Claims No. 96-07 Meeting 96-08 Date: April 10, 1996 REVISED MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 79 101.45 Skyline County Water District Water Service 80 178.50 *6 The Slideprinters Prints 81 238.60 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement--Professional Dues and Vehicle Expense 82 711.22 Stevens Creek Quarry Baserock 83 1,600.00 Summit Springs Designs Tree Removal--Skyline Ridge Office 84 294.62 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 85 80.00 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 86 540.00 TAC/TEMPS Temporary Receptionist 87 533.98 Target Specialty Products Roundup Herbicide 88 187.45 Taylor Rental Compactor Rental--Thornewood 89 500.00 Two R.M.'S Sales & Service Equipment Repair 90 1,000.00 True's Tractors Mindego Ranch Maintenance Agreement 91 850.00 Valley Title Company Alma College Preliminary Report 92 114.00 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 93 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 94 317.47 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 95 224.49 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs 96R 150.00 Capio Conference Registration--M. Smith 97R 392.92 Petty Cash Uniform Expense, Local Meeting Expense, Field and Office Supplies, Docent and Volunteer Expenses, Delivery Expense, Seminar Registration, and Private Total 495,802.00 Vehicle Expense *6 Urgent Check Issued March 28, 1996 Page 3 Claims No. 96-07 Meeting 96-08 Date: April 10, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1 250.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2 42.56 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Co. Fire Extinguisher 3 219.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 4 148.84 ADT Security Systems, Inc. Alarm System Service 5 131.33 Alameda Newspaper Group Secretary Advertisement 6 167.56 Alpine Awards Incorporated Printing Service--VTP Vests 7 66.12 American Welding Supply Field Supplies 8 695.68 Arne' Sign & Decal Co., Inc. Truck Logos 9 82.69 A T & T Telephone Service 10 165.00 Baron Welding & Iron Works, Inc. Tractor Repairs 11 93.74 Barron Park Supply Co. Field Supplies 12 45.00 Carol Belew Docent Training 13 140.00 Diane Weste-Bourke Docent Training 14 32.50 Carleen Bruins Reimbursement--Professional Dues 15 95.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 16 30.66 Coastal Ford Tractor Tractor Parts 17 326.71 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 18 2,455.00 Community Action Board, Inc./NREP Weed Abatement Crew 19 875.00 Concern:EAP Organizational Development 20 12.99 Crest Copies Inc. Copy Service 21 50.00 Mabel Crittenden Docent Training 22 205.00 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--Film 23 130.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Radar Certification 24 100.00 Chris DiLeonardo Docent Training 25 120.00 East Bay Regional Park District Ira Bletz--Docent Training 26 299.89 Film To Frame Film Supplies 27 275,000.00 First American Title Right of First Refusal--Bach Property 28 3,000.00 *1 First Trust Washington 1988 Note Tender Agent Fee 29 25.00 Ken Fisher Docent Training 30 47.84 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Keys 31 150,431.20 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance Brokers Vehicle Insurance 32 19.19 Gardenland Power Equipment Equipment Repair Parts 33 418.44 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires and Balancing 34 23.48 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 35 638.00 Goldfus Enterprises Ink. Consulting Service--"This Land is Your Land" Event 36 219.00 Honeywell Inc. Burglar Alarm Service 37 2,676.79 HMC Group Architectural Services--Rancho Shop Building Upgrade 38 240.00 Institute of Computer Technology Registration--C. Solomon and C. Bruins 39 117.37 Kaiser Cement Corporation Drain Rock 40 602.81 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Black Toner--Copy Machine 41 500.00 Judy Law Reimbursement--Grant House Artifacts 42 85.00 Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues *1 Urgent Check Issued March 29, 1996 Page 1 Claims No. 96-07 Meeting 96-08 Date:April 10, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 43 135.50 *2 City of Los Altos Volunteer Recognition Event Permit Fee 44 350.00 *3 City of Los Altos Deposit--Rental Facility for Volunteer Recognition Event 45 561.48 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service 46 71.50 Los Altos Town Crier Advertisement--Secretary 47 1,642.50 Town of Los Gatos Construction Management Services-- Skyline Field Office 48 79.69 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Field Supplies 49 116.00 Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 50 608.73 Micromedia, Inc. Microfiche Services 51 52.43 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 52 127.79 Moffett Supply Company Restroorn Supplies 53 100.00 Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 54 76.95 Northern Energy Propane--Hosking Barn 55 191.80 *4 Oxford Tire Recycling Hicks Road Cleanup--Tire Recycling 56 116.03 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 57 3,966.65 Page & Turnbull Structural Upgrade Consulting Service for Pichetti Ranch Homestead 58 100.00 Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 59 40.00 Palo Alto Weekly Subscription Renewal 60 231.00 Palo Alto Weekly Advertisement--Secretary 61 314.79 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Photo Enlargements and Bluelines 62 963.29 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber 63 10,000.00 Popish Appraisal & Consulting Appraisal Services 64 3,000.00 Postage By Phone Postage 65 18.49 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tag Engraving 66 60.00 PriceCostco Annual Membership Fee 67 215.13 Rabbit Copiers Maintenance Field Office Copy Machines 68 29.90 Rancho Cobbler Boot Repair 69 2,175.72 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 70 10,197.47 Russ Enterprises Signs and Decals 71 158.00 San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 72 1,666.72 Sandis Humber Jones Boundary Survey and Engineering Services--Skyline Ranger Office 73 251.89 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Field Supplies 74 508.50 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Advertisement--Secretary 75 1,205.60 San Jose Mercury News Legal Advertisement--Ordinance 96-01 and Skyline Ranger Office Construction 76 1,980.00 Sue Schectman March Statement 77 148.31 *5 Serendipity Land Yachts, LTD. Stegner Event Bus Deposit 78 125.23 Pete Siemens Reimbursement--Grant House Artifacts 79 4,875.00 George Sipel Associates Planning Department Consulting Service *2 Urgent Check Issued March 29, 1996 *3 Urgent Check Issued March 29, 1996 *4 Urgent Check Issued March 28, 1996 *5 Urgent Check Issued March 28, 1996 Page 2 Claims No. 96-07 Meeting 96-08 Date: April 10, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 79 101.45 Skyline County Water District Water Service 80 178.50 *6 The Slideprinters Prints 81 238.60 Malcolm Smith Reimbursement--Professional Dues and Vehicle Expense 82 711.22 Stevens Creek Quarry Baserock 83 1,600.00 Summit Springs Designs Tree Removal--Skyline Ridge Office 84 294.62 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 85 80.00 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dues 86 540.00 TAC/TEMPS Temporary Receptionist 87 533.98 Target Specialty Products Roundup Herbicide 88 187.45 Taylor Rental Compactor Rental--Thornewood 89 500.00 Two R.M.'S Sales & Service Equipment Repair 90 1,000.00 True's Tractors Mindego Ranch Maintenance Agreement 91 850.00 Valley Title Company Alma College Preliminary Report 92 114.00 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 93 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 94 317.47 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 95 224.49 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts and Repairs Total 495,259.08 *6 Urgent Check Issued March 28, 1996 Page 3 Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT i TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: April 10, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI 330 Distel Circle « Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 • EAX:415-691-0485 « E-mail: mrosdrxnetcom.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 Regional Open Spa 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT April 10 1996 (SAMPLE LETTER) Dear: On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation in memory of Stan Norton. As you know, Stan was one of the District's original founders, and he was crucial to the District's emergence as one of the most respected and successful open space organizations in the country. In addition to his behind-the-scenes activism,he was one of the original signatories of the ballot argument in favor of Measure R, the 1972 grassroots initiative which formed the District in Santa Clara County. Stan was the District's legal counsel from its inception until his retirement in 1994, and in that capacity he helped guide the District to its present prominence. His wisdom, good humor, and friendship will be sorely missed. Through the kind wishes of Stan's wife Carole, memorial donations were requested to go to the District. and your contribution to open space'preservation on Stan's behalf is very much appreciated. I will let Carole know of your generosity. You can be sure that your donation will be pert to good use and will help to protect open space, wildlife and natural habitats, and to enhance the positive experience of all visitors to the District's public open space lands. These are things that Stan cherished, and it is kind of you to share his dedication with the District. Again, thank you for your(dollar amount) donation commemorating Stan and his good works, and for helping to preserve open space in the rnidpeninsula area. You may already know that charitable donations to the District are tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor to determine how this deduction may be claimed in regard to your personal tax situation. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko President, Board of Directors NH/mcs cc: Carole Norton, Board of Directors, MROSD This letter mailed to: Moya Eyerly Mary&John Perkins George& Mariam Hopiak Donald& Barbara Bradbury Mr. & Mrs. W. Kranzthor Jean Fowkes Edward& Susan Cony Sara& Bill Kimball Frank Fabbro Louis& Sheila Quick Craig Britton&Carleen Bruins Mr. & Mrs. Edward DeGear James& Evelyn Cunha Jean Fiddes Michael&Mary Hudson Donald,remby Carole Dunne .lames& Lois Brett Anna Goebel Miriam Landshoff James&Julie Ransom Susan&Scott Carey Jean May w 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com t 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 21381 Milford Drive Cupertino, CA 95014 April 5, 1996 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Atten: Mr. John Escobar Dear Mr. Escobar: Yesterday I had the extreme pleasure of hiking in your Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. It is rare that I am moved to write a letter, but the experience certainly so warrants . I congratulate your trail architect and your trail maintenance crew. Never have I seen trails so well designed and maintained. The differing environments and views one encounters are just thrilling. The trail markers and guides are so extensive and fully explanatory. During my hike I chatted briefly with two of your maintenance technicians who were repairing a rest room at one of the parking lots. Seeing their enthusiasm for their work and their love for the Preserves, one can readily see why hiking the the Mid peninsula Open Space Preserves is such a Joy. Sincerely, Jack Birkhol- z R I ANNOUNCING THE DISTRICT'S FIRST YEAR OF PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY Thursday, April 25, 1996 The objective of Take Our Daughters to Work Day is to focus on girls' ideas, needs, and dreams, to help ensure that girls remain confident, strong, and in school throughout their teen years, and to show girls that they are not limited in their career choices. It was begun in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women, which expected the event to be limited to New York City. But the idea drew an enthusiastic response and Take Our Daughters to Work became a national event. In 1995, millions of girls took part across America. This year the District is excited to begin participating in the Take Our Daughters to Work program. If your daughter is between the ages of 9 and 17, bring her to work with you on April 25. (Be sure to let your supervisor know of your plans in advance.) The idea will be to give her a sense of what your job is, as well as to expose her to other types of jobs here at the District. If you're interested in participating in the program this year, let your supervisor know, and contact Deirdre or Jean by Tuesday, April 23. We may want to organize a pizza lunch for participants if everyone is interested. F y 4merica, the Pink Slip Keep Coming need 40,000 layoffs in January, I Rlorkers," cation letter employers sent to fired or i, ARI -otal for terminations across the U.S. o said James E. Challenger, president to 97,379—the most in any single of the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray& st two years. February figures also Christmas. Employers often enclosed the letter 330 Americans received pink slips. of termination in an envelope with the worker's t I I I ,e term "pink slip" originate? "It paycheck. Many companies printed the notification it h i Take Our 915 as a literal description of the on pink paper so workers would not miss it. - Daughters f Gets A Scholarsh JustYour ake Our Daughters to Work Day is comi Tup on Thursday, April 25. It's a day th . young women like 14 year-old Pillar Mai Perez of Miami look forward to.Pillar,a nint grader at La Salle High School and a writ ce, f r the "Youth Onlv" section of The Miai erald, says she started taking part when s� was in sixth grade,and the day has had a"stu Wing impact"on her life. The objective of Take Our Daughters to Wot Day is to show girls aged 9-17 that they are n limited in their career choices.It was begun 1993 by the Ms.Foundation for Women,whic expected the event to be limited to New Yor City. But an interview with Gloria Steinem i this column drew an enthusiastic response,an Take Our Daughters became a national even O And it keeps growing.In 1995,millions of gir _ P_FA_F took part across America. 1 1AIA-It f b Now Only 799 a Mfr.Sugg.Price: T lucing the Ne $1299 r.. _ For 1996,the Ms.Foundation is Young adding a scholarship contest,which guests at will award U.S. Savings s Bonds Deioitte & + Toucher an each worth$20,000 at maturity,to accounting - three girls.Any girt aged 9-17 can firm in 31 Feed lets you sew it all enter the sweepstakes. For an en- Manhattan. during :hy fabrics to denim jeans. try form, send a self-addressed, Take Our your best seiviny cm ct stamped envelope to: Ms.Founda- Daughters to tion for Women,Take Our Dau h- work D �AFF g ters to Work Sweepstakes Entry, Day In fs9. Dept. P, P.O. Box 397, Camden, a"rRFc N.C.27921.Or call 1-800-670-7780. 175"I!'ANUFACTUREROFSEWINGA1dCHINES The deadline is May 31. :ngamhorrzed Platt dealers Meanwhile,a coalition of men's •:vary.'Od .here prohibited groups has been planning a paral- lel Take Our Sons to Work Dav,to be held in October. Stay tuned. PAGE 1e•MARCH 31,1996•PARADE MAGAZINE 22400 SKYLINE BOULEVARD #22 William Obermayer LA HONDA, CA 94020 April 2, 1996 Peter V. Banning Executive Officer San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission County Government Center Redwood City, CA 94063 Dear Mr. Banning: Congratulations on your promotion. When we met you were a Management Analyst and told me that you weren't going to make my case for me. Your letter of January 22, 1996 raises more questions and has given me much to think about. But for the present, let's stick to the same items. 1. Please consider my letter of January 12th, 1996 written notice of my desire to receive individual notice of future annexations to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) in San Mateo County. 2. Where did you send your notification to the Portola Park Heights Property Owners Association? Because we only get a few days notice, please be sure to send individual notification to both the President and the Secretary. 3. Are you really saying that San Mateo County LAFCo has no jurisdiction over District annexations in San Mateo County? Hasn't this public agency been voted for by the electorate in part of San Mateo County? Please cite the law that limits your power to impose conditions. ' imposed b an Mateo? For Don't yo u agree that there could be situations where conditions should be m S Y g p Y example, the small section of Page Mill Road in San Mateo County near Skyline Boulevard is currently in need of repair. Meanwhile, increasing numbers of tourists from all over continue to use the deteriorating road in order to visit MROSD lands. These lands have been taken out of the tax rolls before development, depriving this area of the very money it could use to fix Page Mill Road. Could you please copy this letter to your Commission members and to Autum Arias of Santa Clara County LAFCo? I'll take care of MROSD and San Mateo County Planning. Very truly yours, William Obermayer cc: Richard Carter, President Candy Stone, Secretary and Treasurer Portola Park Heights Property Owners Association. 22400 Skyline Boulevard, Box 16, La Honda, California 94020 Nonette Hanko, President Craig Britton , General Manager MROSD J.K. Eggemeyer San Mateo County Planning Regional Open Spw MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT April W. 1990 Mr. Pat O'Brien, General Manager Fast Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland, CA 9466.0381 Dcar Pat: Thank you lor your April 4 letter reilarding the Special Districts 1"ol-11111. Wc'rc not SUI-C Yet Who 11-0111 0L11- BOM-d and staff will he aUCFI(Iillg the .lone I"0111111 tIt Lake ('01111tv Forest Preserves District, but it does indeed look like an Inl'ormativc and interesting SCIMIL11C of events. I personally appreciate your willingness to offer to have East Bay Regional Park District host the 1998 F'0111m, but you have rightly suggested that other agencies which Dave not served in recent years (or that have never hosted) consider this possibility. I feel that our District is too narrowly focused, that is, open space preservation with very few active recreational activities or lacilitics, to be a primary host. however, if and when Fast Bay again hosts the Forum, even as soon as 1998, 1 would be pleased to offer the MKII)CIIiIISUla Regional Open Space District as a co-host, to take the responsibility 1`61' one day of that ForLIM. We would be happy to provide the I"0111111 participants with a tour ol'several of our sites, and to furnish their meals (ILII-illg that day. Additional hosts might include the Marin, Sonoma, and Monterey Districts if we wanted to offer a new type of experience. Let nic know if this idea is of interest. If so, then we can talk in the future about how to organize and SC11CLILIIC the next Fol-L1111 for which East Bay is willing to be the primary host. Thanks again l'or bI-i11g111g this issue to light early e110L1gI1 so that we can Ful IV plan for the 1998 1'ol-11111. incere L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB/Incs cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 • rAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mrosMnetcom.com Board of Ohv(lovs:Pete Siemens,NiaryG Davey, Deena Henqhaw, David T.Smernoff,Nonette I ianko,f3(-tq\!Crowder,Wirn de Wit General Almmgvr:L.Craig Britton A P P, UN PAT' KS E `0*� l AL R = EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT April 4, 1996 Mr. Craig Britton General Manager Midpenninsula Reg Open Space Dist 330 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022 P,i H ,t Dear Mr. Britton: C-11 East Bay Regional Park District Board members and staff are very much looking forward to attending the 1996 Special Districts Forum to be hosted by Lake County Forest Preserves District this June. I am sure you all agree that the program is a strong one with many interesting special tours and events which will make for an all around outstanding forum. Our Board and staff always look forward to the forums as a special opportunity to meet with elected officials and staff from similar agencies facing similar challenges. We always find that we learn a great deal from this interactive conference. Because the Special Park Districts Forum has always had an informal organizational structure, selection of the Annual Forum's host occurs in a somewhat ad hoc fashion. Recognizing everyone's very busy schedules and full organizational agendas, I would like to get a jump on planning for 1998 by offering East Bay Regional Park District as host for 1998. Unfortunately, the press of current projects during 1996 and early 1997 preclude our hosting of the 1997 Forum. The East Bay Regional Park District last hosted the Forum in 1991 and hosted one of the earliest forums in 1981. While we will be pleased to host our third forum, we would also be very interested in visiting one of the other forum members' agencies that have not served as host in recent years. Please let me know if your agency is interested in hosting the Special District Forum, and we will then plan for a date further in the future. We will look forward to seeing you all in June at Lake County Forest Preserves District. Sisi ly, 'y' General Manager 2950 Peralra Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland. CA, 94605-0381 Feli, 10)63,`)-0135 TDD (510)633-0460 Fax l5fO569 r":315? Regional Open Spac MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: April S, 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 I Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 4, 1996 To: L. Craig Britton, General Manager From: Julie McCullough, Open Space Planner Subject: Caltrans Oak Mitigation Project - St. Joseph's Hill Caltrans has submitted copies of their proposed plans and specifications for the St. Joseph's Hill Oak Mitigation Project. A full set of these plans are available in the planning department for review. Caltrans anticipates construction to start this summer. We will be issuing Caltrans and its contractors a permit to enter that identifies specific conditions by which Caltrans and its contractors must abide during all phases of the three year project (installation, maintenance, and monitoring). This permit will implement the contractual agreement the Board of Directors signed on November 30, 1994. Attached is a map of the project area and the access road that the contractor will utilize. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact me. 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 Han ko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L Craig Britton Attachment #1 ST. JOSEPH 'S HILL OPEN SPACL PRESERVE CALTRANS OAK MITIGATION PROJECT AREA ...................... Trail Use 4 i::\\' ) >> :•.\v':ti:: ..±........................................ j . ' iii...i..}.. .•.:a::.�v•..11,01 iii ::.iiiiiiiiij:iirii±: . , ..4.. 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No Public Entry `vtip 1 if ! '♦ -.a;itl-.�'/ i Privale or leased lands t)a iZ L ��n1a f3rtdt;C \ -,r � 01 (SJ031• ►.` r .� �2T� �• +� r � Z ,t\ -.� ♦ ^ ' LEXINGTON COUNTY PARK. m0 �,, f' { (Santa Clara C(),Url Priest Rock Trail i~ > 0.0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 1.0 One Mile 1 __ Regional Open Spa MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Cheryl Solomon April 3, 1996 Docent Coordinator (415) 691-1200 Dragonfly Nymphs , Water Boatmen , and Giant "Toe - Biter " Water Bugs Seen at Open Space District Nature Center i Los Altos, CA -- Visit and explore the world of water boatmen and dragonfly nymphs, the pond habitat of turtles and crayfish, and the other exciting natural communities at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve and the David Daniels Nature Center. Beginning April 14, the public is invited to visit the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's nature center, which will be open every Sunday from i 11:00 am-4:00 pm. (except some holidays - please call the District for information). Staffed by knowledgeable District volunteers, this rustic nature center is nestled on the edge of beautiful Alpine Pond. With both an aquatic lab and larger-than-life pond strata mobiles, visitors can get a close-up look at the pond community from inside the nature center, then go out and explore the natural surroundings in this 1,612-acre open space preserve. Other habitats are also featured in our natural communities exhibits, and the friendly volunteers are happy to answer questions about everything from Daphnia to red-winged blackbirds. The David Daniels Nature Center is about a half-hour drive from Palo Alto, and just 45 minutes from most other communities in the midpeninsula area. Visitors may park in the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve parking lot at the intersection of Page Mill Road and Skyline Boulevard (Route 35), then take the short walk to the David Daniels Nature Center. For additional information about the nature center and its programs, please call the District 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 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 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. Regional Open Spac ----------------- MIDP,ENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Cheryl Solomon April 3, 1996 Docent Coordinator (415) 691-1200 ATTENTION CALENDAR EDITORS Free May Hikes On Open Space Preserves Los Altos, CA -- Docents for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District have scheduled 19 fun and interesting free hikes for the month of May, all taking place on the District's permanently preserved open space lands. Here is the Hikes & Walks schedule for May, 1996: Explorer Hike "By the shore of Gitche Gurnee..." Docents Wildflowers and Other Treats Last spring, a two-month-long Joanne Smith and Bernie Larkin will take you exploring display of wildflowers dazzled Russian Ridge visitors. Will it around Alpine Pond on this leisurely-paced 3 to 4-mile hike. happen again this year?Only time will tell, but even if the You will see a grinding site that the Ohlone people used for flowers are not abundant,this preserve offers many other processing their food. You will also be treated to the new visual delights. This leisurely 3 to 4-mile hike will be led by exhibits in the David Daniels Nature Center. Wednesday,May docent Joyce Nicholas. Sunday, May 5 2 pm -5 pm Russian 1 1 1 am-2 pm Skyline Ridge Meet at the Russian Ridge Ridge parking lot. Explorer Hike "Doe,a deer..." It is time for fawns and other The Gap to Skyline Ridge You will descend about 1,400 feet young wild and farm animals to appear,so come join docents and cross two streams as you hike the Canyon Trail with Mary Thompson and Joanne Smith on this leisurely hike at docent Vivian Turnbull. You will pass through a variety of Rancho San Antonio.This will be a quiet hike, since the goal plant communities on this 8 to 9-mile moderately paced hike. is to see wildlife. Bring your camera if you wish. Wednesday, Trees shade much of the trail, and the Stevens Creek exit to May 8 11 am-2 pm Rancho San Antonio Skyline is an easy ascent. Saturday, May 4 9 am -3:30 pin Monte Bello Meet at the Skyline Ridge parking lot to form a Scenic Aerobic Walk You'll begin this moderately-paced 3- shuttle to Saratoga Gap. mile walk with some stretching before you set out on the trail. Docent Bernie Larkin will lead you on a picturesque hike with Wildflowers and Views Explore La Honda Creek with docents waterfalls and views to enjoy along the way.Thursday, May 9 Sandra Overton and Dianne Hunt on this moderate 5-mile 10 am- 12 pm Picchetti Ranch hike. Treat yourself to beautiful views,gorgeous wildflowers and terrific old growth redwood and Douglas fir trees. Rain Surprise! Bring a snack on this leisurely-paced 3 to 4-mile cancels. Sunday,May 5 10 am-2 pm La Honda Creek hike at a surprise location. Each "surprise" hike will take you Reservations are required. Directions will be sent with to a lovely preserve where you'll hike along easy, short trails reservation confirmation. with some hills. Thursday, May 9 10 am - I pm. Meet at the Woodside Road and 1-280 Park& Ride lot. Earthquake Walk Learn how the San Andreas Fault has left its imprint on the surrounding landscape. This leisurely walk Redwood Canyons,Coastal Views On this moderate to takes two hours to cover about 2 miles. Docent Anne Curran vigorous hike of about 6 miles,you will climb about 1,100 will lead this hike. Sunday, May 5 2 pm-4 pm Los Traneos feet from redwood canyons to coastal scrub with views of the ocean. Docents Sam and Delpha Berry will lead this leisurely- paced trek with discussions of the plant communities. Thursday, May 9 10 am-3 pm Purisima Creek Redwoods Meet at the Higgins-Purisima entrance. Reservations are required. y 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 Second Annual Mother's Day Hike Celebrate Mother's Day Zip up the Zinfandel Explore the new Zinfandel Trail with with May flowers. Join docent Dianne Hunt for 5 miles of docent Doug Winchell and catch spring ��ildflowers in bloom loops through grasslands of wildflowers and woodlands. on this 12-mile hike. The trail will lead you into Stevens Enjoy breathtaking views of both the bay and the ocean. There Creek County Park, where it connects with the Vista Loop will be some hills to climb,but overall,a moderate hike. Bring Trail and climbs into Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. your lunch and enjoy the day! Sunday, May 12 10 am -2 pm You'll hike to the top of Nob Hill for spectacular views of Russian Ridge Santa Clara Valley. You'll enjoy your lunch by Stevens Creek Reservoir before returning to Picchetti Ranch. You may La Honda Creek--A Hidden Gem Join docents Betty and choose to do some wine tasting at the Sunrise Winery at the Steve Salveter on a 5-mile hike on one of the most secluded end of your journey. Bring hats and sun screen on this and loveliest preserves. The views are fantastic on a clear day. strenuous, moderate to brisk-paced hike. Sunday, May 19 8:15 You will see an old growth redwood,a huge Douglas fir tree, am -3 pm Picchetti Ranch and a small tafoni sandstone formation. Sunday, May 12 10:30 am -2:30 pm La Honda Creek Reservations are Explorer Hike "It's a long trail awinding..." This is the hike required. Directions will be sent with reservation that docents Mary Thompson and Joanne Smith have talked ' confirmation. about doing from Skyline Boulevard toward the ocean,and they have worked out how to do it the easy way. (Car pooling Explorer Hike"Rock, rock around the clock..."Yes,you will may be a different story!)Allow extra time to car pool back.) see a rock,a BIG, BIG rock,and learn how it was formed. Wednesday, May 22 11 am-3 pm Purisima Creek Redwoods You may also see some lovely flowers along the way.Join Meet at the Whittemore Gulch parking area. docents Mary Thompson and Joanne Smith for this leisurely- paced, 3 to 5-mile fun hike. Wednesday, May 15 11 am-2 Scenic Aerobic Hike Start your day off right with docent pm El Corte de Madera Bernie Larkin on this refreshing moderately paced 5-mile morning walk. You'll hike along the picturesque Wildcat A Trio of Favorite Trails Each "favorite trails" hike with Loop Trail and see some wonderful views from the top. This docent Vivian Turnbull will take you exploring on a gorgeous hike will begin and end with some stretches. Thursday, May trail at Purisima Creek with redwood trees, ferns,and flowers. 23 10 am- 12 pm Rancho San Antonio Each month you will start at a different entrance and hike a different trail. Be prepared for shade and sun on these brisk- Three Views of Russian Ridge Join docent Vivian Turnbull as paced, 5 to 6-mile hikes. Purisima Creek Redwoods Meet at she takes you on a 4 to 5-mile,moderately-paced hike with the Higgins-Purisima entrance. Reservations are required. some short,steep climbs.This preserve is famous for its beautiful displays of spring wildflowers, numerous springs, Springtime Hike Join docent David Koffman for a 3-mile loop miles of forest edge,and breathtaking views.Thursday, May starting from the Grizzly Flat trailhead. You will traverse a 23 10 am-2 pm Russian Ridge Meet at the Caltrans Vista wide variety of plant communities and terrain, including Point. meadows with wildflowers,an old orchard,a pond with turtles and cattails, the ridge itself with stunning views toward the Explorer Hike "So long,good-bye..." Docents Mary ocean,oak woodland,and dense Douglas fir forest. Sunday, Thompson and Joanne Smith have rescheduled this lovely May 19 10:30 am- 1:30 pm Long Ridge hike to Mt. Melville that many people missed last November. This will be the final "Explorer Hike" until fall. Wednesday, May 29 11 am-3 pm Russian Ridge Meet at the Caltrans Vista Point. 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 40,000 acres of diverse open space and manages 23 open space preserves. 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. Regional Open Spa( MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM DATE: March 29, 1996 TO: Craig Britton FROM: Malcolm Smith RE: Annual Statistics on Information Request Calls Attached are pie charts illustrating the quantity, origination, and source of the 1,701 information request calls received by the District for the one-year period of April, 1995 through March, 1996. Of great interest is the "source" of such calls, that is, where the caller heard about the District. More people said "art and wine festival"than any other category (21%),plus another 3% if you add in "other displays." Second to that was "newspapers/magazines" (18%). "Personal Referral" was third (17%). By way of explanation, the"random mailing"refers to the 5,000 extra newsletters we send to random addresses within a specified zip code, along with a cover letter explaining that it is a free newsletter and that they may call to subscribe. That is a 2.2%response; by direct-mail industry standards, that is a good response rate. The conclusion I draw from that set of statistics is that we should Continue and expand our participatiotl at the art and wine festivals, and other municipal festivals or events, as well as the various other corporate or agency displays that we staff. This appears to be an extremely good way of reaching people. In addition, the high percentage of"newspapers/magazines" tells us that it would be valuable to continue our media outreach via press releases and feature stories, as well as advertising when appropriate. The variety of"sources" indicates that it continues to be necessary for the District to perform outreach in all of these different areas in order to maintain a public awareness. There is not a singular category that was the overwhelming source of most of the calls, which would enable us to focus on fewer areas. Since there are so many €� people g categories from which eo le get their information, it remains necessary to try to reach the public through each of them. The geographic distribution of the information request calls shows that 61% come from within the District, and an additional 35% from outside the District but within San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Within the District, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and Mountain View provide the highest number of calls, totaling 45%. This can be partially attributed to our presence at the Sunnyvale and Mountain View art and wine festivals, and to our long-standing reputation and awareness within Palo Alto. Outside the District, San Jose and San Mateo provide for the vast majority of calls. One on-going objective of the public affairs program has been to expand and continue outreach to the widest possible public audience, particularly in geographic areas that have previously not been reached with the District messages. I believe these statistics show some real progress in reaching some of those areas such as Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Redwood City, Cupertino, and Menlo Park. They also help to show that some of our outreach efforts should perhaps shift focus to the areas from which we are not receiving as many calls, such as Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Carlos, and East Palo Alto, for example. 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 Sources of Information Request Calls to the District: One-Year Total From April, 1995 -March, 1996--Total of 1,701 calls 49-Chambers of Commerce 97-Internet 3% 6% 49-Other displays -187-Personal referral 3% 28-Fremont Older Tour 17% 2% �1 354-SV,CUP,RWC,LA,MV Art &Wine Festivals 307-Newspapers/magazines 21% 18% 3 64-Visitors Map 4% 194-Other(known about.bike club/shop,sierra club.scouts. 110-Random Mailing y pp rop 6% an comp paper,docent,books. d e- by,live near,preserve posting) 11% 162-District Periodicals 10% Sheetl Geographic Distribution of Information Request Calls Received by District - Sorted By County Alameda County 2% Contra Costa County 1% Santa Clara County(outside District) 19% San Mateo County (outside District) 13% Within District 61% Y, Santa Cruz County i 1% i San Francisco County 3% Page 3 i I Sheetl Geographic Distribution of Information Calls Received by District, From Within District Only Atherton Woodside <1% 2"/u Cupertino 9% Sunnyvale 17% East Palo Alto 1% Los Altos 8% Saratoga 3% Los Altos Hills 2% San Carlos .. 6% Los Gatos 7% 3 Redwood Civ, 8% >Icnlo Park 8% Portola Valley 1% Mountain View Palo Alto/Stanford 12% 16% Page 8 Sheet1 Geographic Distribution of Information Request Calls Received by District Santa Clara County (outside District) Only Campbell Santa Clara 8% 1 5% Milpitas 4% x` Morgan Hill z San Jose 72% Page 5 Sheet1 Geographic Distribution of Information Request Calls Received by District - San Mateo County (outside District) Only S.San Francisco 3% Belmont a w�1l, 11 Burlingame 4% Daly Cite 3% San Mateo 45% Foster City 9% Halfmoonba% 6% 31, Hillsborough 2% Milbrae 3% San Bruno Mortara Moss�% s Beach 6% 1% Redwood Shores Pacifica 1% 40,0 Page 7 Regional Open Sp ................................................ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: David Sanguinetti March 29, 1996 Skyline Area Superintendent (415) 941-2870 Malcolm Smitli Public Affairs .Vlana,_,er (415) 691-1200 Open Space District Rangers Rescue Missing Woman Los Altos, CA -- Rangers of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, working with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, rescued a woman who was missing for two nights in the 1,580"acre Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve off of Skyline Boulevard. After receiving reports from Palo Alto Police on Thursday of a woman missing since Wednesday, rangers spotted her car in a pullout on Skyline Boulevard and notified the San Mateo County Sheriff. After an incident command center was set up, a search was initiated in three areas: Russian Ridge, Coal Creek, and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves, comprising nearly 3,000 acres of District land. At it's peak, an estimated two dozen people were involved in the search, including District rangers, San Mateo County Sheriffs deputies and search and rescue-personnel, Explorer Scouts, Palo Alto Police, and the California Rescue Dog Association. The search was suspended at sunset Thursday, to resume the next morning. At daybreak on Friday, District rangers searching Russian Ridge found the woman's purse and other belongings, then located her semi-conscious and suffering from hypothermia. District rangers are trained in emergency first aid and were able to stabilize her, after which she was flown by helicopter to Stanford Medical Center where she is reported in stable condition. (more) 330 Distel Circle a Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 e 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 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 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. Regional Open SpAS -----------------------— MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT March 28, 1996 David J. Pierce Parks and Recreation Department County of Santa Clara 298 Garden Hill Drive Los Gatos, CA 95030 Dear Dave: Thank you for the invitation to serve on the trails planning task force at Almaden Quicksilver County Park. As you know, trails in this region are of particular interest to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District because of the potential connections between Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Sierra Azul Open Preserve. I gladly accept your offer and look forward to working with the task force. Sincerely, Del Woods Senior Planner cc: George Sipel L. 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.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit I General Manager:L.Craig Britton NA, County of Santa Clara UNT Environmental Resources Agency Parks and Recreation Department 298 Garden Hill Drive Los Gatos, California 95030 (408)358-3741 FAX 358-3245 Reservations(408 358-3751 TDD(408)356-7146 March 14, 1996 MROSD Mr. Del Woods 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Ca. 94022-1404 Dear Del: I am writing you to ask your participation on a trails planning task force for Almaden Quicksilver County Park. As many of you may know, this park was the site of extensive mercury mining for many years. In the late 80's the Department received a remedial action order from the State Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) that recommended closure of areas assumed to be highly toxic. Further it restricted use for the entire park and set a moratorium on park development or any increased use of the park. After lengthy testing of the park and the "hot spots" within it, we completed our plan to remediate the highly toxic areas. At our Department's request, DTSC has agreed to lift the restrictions on increased public use of the park for areas not within the remdiation sites. Only four of the five "hot spot" areas scheduled for remedial activities, will remain restricted from public access. These areas are in the Hacienda Furnace Yard, the Mine Hill area, the Enriquita Mine Retort area, and the San Mateo Mine Retort area. A map showing these areas is enclosed. We will have limited access around the Rotary Furnace site, provided we fence off the areas deemed to be highly toxic. Also, we will have some limited access around the Mine Hill area. We will begin work remediating the areas soon and can probably remove public access restrictions after that work is completed. It is important to realize that due to the large amount of soil that we must move to cover the "hot spot" sites, some trails and areas will be closed temporarily during the remediation process. With the removal of the public use restrictions, we can open the park to more users and fulfill the Department's mission of "Providing, Preserving, and Protecting, Regional Parklands for the Enjoyment, Education, and Inspiration for this and future Board of Supervisors:Michael M.Honda,Blanca Alvarado,Ron Gonzales,James T.Beall Jr.,Dianne McKenna County Executive:Richard Wittenberg generations." We also can begin to complete a network of trails in the park. Most of you attended our first public meeting of this the process to begin a comprehensive trail plan for the park. In that meeting we heard comments from the public on the types of trails development and uses they would like to see considered for the park. This included new and existing trails and staging areas. Our next step is to develop a park trail draft plan for the consideration of the public and the Park and Recreation Commission. To accomplish that task, I am forming a task force representing the various major stakeholders in the park's trail planning concerns. I am including one representative from each (or occasionally a combination of) these groups to serve on the task force. As you can well imagine, facilitating planning particulars with a group larger than about 20 persons is not an efficient or effective way of completing a plan. Therefore I have limited the group to about 11 citizens and about 5 staff members. This will give us a workable group to accomplish our task. I will also have an auxiliary list of about 6 or 7 persons to act as resources to the task force. These persons will not be formal task force members, nor attend all meetings, but will bring vital information to us on specific items important in our planning deliberations. Because of your background and expertise in MROSD interests, I have selected you to serve as a task force member. I expect that each member will not just represent their personal interests, but act as a liaison to the stakeholders at large whom they represent. I will also expect that they keep them informed of our planning processes and bring those groups' concerns and reactions to our task force meetings and to our draft materials. Finally, I am expecting that while each task force member will represent their stakeholders' interests, that they also will be completely objective in their endeavors on the team. I think you will find this project interesting and very rewarding. Unless there are very significant issues to resolve, I do not anticipate a long drawn► out process for this plan. If for some reason you cannot serve on this task force, I would ask that you please let me know as soon as possible and kindly recommend another person with similar qualifications I might contact. Once I have confirmation from all prospective task force members, I will send you a list of them. Also I will send a list of resource persons to the task force and let you know when our first meeting will take place. In anticipation of that, I am enclosing a few items for your review. Our staff prepared these and I am circulating them for initiating discussion only. We will get into the specifics of these during our meetings. One document is draft Goals and Criteria for park trails planning and the other is a Public Access and Trail Uses matrix. The matrix lists existing and some proposed trails and staging areas for the park, along with a listing of different types of uses that may or may not be appropriate. Most of the new trails will occur in the area around Mine Hill. Again, we will discuss specifics in our meetings. I look forward to working with you on this project and hearing of your acceptance to join us to plan for park improvements that serve all the public. Please call me at (408) 358-37341 x156 and let me know of your acceptance as soon as possible. Thank you. Sincerely, David J.Pierce Regional Park Planner cc: Paul Romero Alan La Fleur Mark Frederick Julie Bondurant John Maciel Calero/A.Q. Park Staff Regional Open Spy 1 �+. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT March 28. 1996 Honorable Richard Rainey, Chair Members of the Assembly Local Government Committee State Capitol, Room 3173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for AB 3239 Dear Assemblyman Rainey and Members of the Local Government Committee: The quality of life enjoyed in San Mateo County is at immediate risk. The parks are suffering from deferred maintenance, cutbacks in community programs and activities, and a lack of new acquisitions for parks and open spaces. Local libraries have endured drastic cutbacks in staffing and hours, and are lacking funds for new books and materials. San Mateo County schools are being left behind by funding inequities, by limited funds for technology, and a lack of funds to provide a safe school environment. Assembly Bill 3239, authored by Byron Sher, is the first step in reversing that devastating trend that threatens our quality of life. This bill will allow libraries and parks to join forces with schools to develop a ftinding measure for voter approval by a two-thirds majority vote in 1997 or 1998. I strongly urge your support of AB 3239 when it comes before you in the Local Government Committee on April 10. Give the voters in San Mateo County the opportunity to provide a local solution to a local problem, without fiscal impact to the State. Thank you for your attention and thoughtful consideration. Sin ly, L. Craig Britton General Manager cc: Board of Directors, MROSD Patrick Sanchez, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board or Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton