Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960925 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 96-19 a Regional Open ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-19 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California September 25, 1996 (6:30) ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLOSED SESSION - I The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 P.M. At 7:30 P.M., the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting, I and at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) j Initiation of litigation: Two Potential Cases (7:30) REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS J ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- N. Hanko *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 28, 1996 (Consent Item) *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS *** 1. Application to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for $500,000 to Acquire 481-Acre Lobitos Creek Headwaters Property Owned by Peninsula Open Space Trust Adjacent to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve -- D. Woods I Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the Local Agency Grant Program - Fiscal Year 1996-1997 Under the Habitat Conservation Fund i Program of the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for the Following i __LL _ Project: Lobitos Creek Headwaters (Peninsula Open Space Trust) Acquisition 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 a Phone:415-691-1200 a FAX:415 691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Dire(tors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey, Teena Renshaw,David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton W Meeting 96-19 Page 2 (7:45) 2. Approval of Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to Construct a Portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing Portola Park Heights Road; Determination that Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Waiver of Tentative Adoption of the Amendment; Authorization for Staff to Contract with Pacific Gas and Electric to Install Electrical Service for an Electric Gate at the Junction of Portola Park Heights Road and Skyline Boulevard; and Authorization for General Manager to Execute Indemnification Agreement with Property Owners Holding an Access Easement to their Property over Portola Park Heights Road -- M. de Beauvieres (8:05) 3. Approval of General Parameters for Future Planning and Development of a Three-Quarters Mile Segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail Around Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Over Lands of NASA/AMES -- D. Woods 4. Appointment of Unopposed Ward 3 Candidate J. Edmond Cyr, Jr. and Ward 4 Candidate David T. Smemoff to Four-Year Term as Ward 3 and Ward 4 Directors -- J. Fiddes Resolution Appointing Director - Ward 3 of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District -- J. Edmond Cyr, Jr. Resolution Appointing Director - Ward 4 of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District -- David T. Smemoff (8:15) 5. Authorization to Waive Further Bidding on Weeks Road Maintenance Project at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve; Approval of$35,000 Construction Contract for a Road Maintenance Project with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. of Santa Clara; and Authorization for General Manager to Enter Into Use and Maintenance Agreement with Neighboring Property Owner -- R. Anderson (8:25) 6. Adoption of Resolution Opposing San Mateo County's Closure of Upper Alpine Road East of Skyline Boulevard -- R. Anderson Resolution Urging the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to Continue County Responsibility for and Maintenance of Upper Alpine Road 7. Consideration of Application for Permission to Present a Late Claim and Claim for Damages Filed by William Lum -- S. Schectman 8. Authorization to Change District's Bank to Mid-Peninsula Bank of Palo Alto and Designation of Authorized Signatories for District Accounts and for Entering District Safe Deposit Boxes -- J. Fiddes Meeting 96-19 Page 3 Resolution Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County Accounts Resolution Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for General Checking Account (Mid-Peninsula Bank) Resolution Authorizing Signing of Payroll Related Checks for Payroll Checking Account (Mid-Peninsula Bank) Resolution Authorizing Telephone Withdrawals, Deposits, and Wire Transfers (Mid-Peninsula Bank) (8:35) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) CLOSED SESSION - (Continued, if necessary) ADJOURNMENT *NO7E. 77mes are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Maw-ger and members o f the public may maucgt that an item be removed ,from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. N077U OF PUBLIC MEETINGS The Use and Management Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 2 at 7.•00 P.M. at the District office to discuss rock climbing on District lands, including Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. RegionalOpeno c MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING USE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA I 7:00 P.M. Betsy Crowder Wednesday Wim de Wit October 2, 1996 David Smernoff I I I (7:00) ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Staff and Consultant presentation on rock climbing issues and solution alternatives. (9:00) ADJOURNMENT Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Committee on the issue of rock climbing on District lands. 330 Distel Circle o Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com netcom.com Board'of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open S, ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-18 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 28, 1996 I MINUTES I I. ROLL CALL Vice President Mary Davey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. I Members Present: Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, David Smernoff, and Wim de Wit. I Members Absent: Nonette Hanko and Betsy Crowder. I Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Randy Anderson, Carleen Bruins, John Escobar, Malcolm Smith, and Deirdre Dolan. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the agenda. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion pas sed 5 to 0. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR In regard to agenda item 4 Authorization for the General Manager toEx Exe cute the � Residential Rental Agreement with Jim Steinmentz for the Historic Thornewood Residence at Thornewood Open Space Preserve; D. Smernoff stated that he knew Mr. Steinmentz and had worked with him. S. Schectman said there was no conflict of interest. D. Smernoff referred to the written communication from Mr. Ojard regarding removal of the aerial tree at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. C. Britton said the last paragraph will be revised to reflect the results of recent discussions. Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar including the minutes of the..August 14, 1996 Special and Regular Meeting; responses to written communications from Mr. Eric Ojard, 32 Hillbrook Drive, Portola Valley, Mr. Jobst Brandt, 351 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works, County of San Mateo, 10 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite C-200, Redwood City, and Ms. Maria Seamans, 307 County Road, Woodside; agenda item 3, Authorization for the General Manager to Execute a Purchase Contract with Gilroy Motorcycle Center for Two Q All-Terrain Vehicles at a Cost of$11.790.87; agenda item 4, Authorization for the General Manager to Execute the Residential Rental Agreement with Jim Steinmentz for the Historic Thornewood Residence at Thornewood Open Space Preserves including Resoluti n - ,� r d Au orizing AccgXawe 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 Iianko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton I Meeting 96-18 Page 2 of Residential Rental Agreement and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Said Residential Rental Agreement and Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to the Transaction - (Thornewood Open Space Preserve - Historic Thornewood Residence); and Revised Claims 96-15. P Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0. V. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Board members and staff welcomed the following new staff members: Paul McKowan, former Lead Open Space Technician and the newly hired Volunteer Coordinator, introduced by Carleen Bruins. Jody Isaacs, Resource Management Specialist, introduced by Randy Anderson. Mary Anne King, Receptionist, introduced by Deirdre Dolan. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval for the Transfer of the Visitor Services Svlxrvisor, Docent Coordinator. and Volunteer Coordinator Positions from the Operations Program to the Public Affairs Program; the Creation of a Full-Time Operations Analyst Position, Including AdUting the Job Specification for the Position. Assigning it a Salary Range of Step Number 251 to 276 with a Corresponding Monthly Salary of $3,429 to $4.398 and Adding_the Position to the District's Position Classification Plan: Authorization for Staff to Fill the Operations Analyst Position; and Approval for the Revisions to the Public Affairs Assistant Job Specification - Mogn R-96:9jl C. Britton presented the staff report. He and J. Escobar answered questions regarding the impact of this action on the growth guideline for operating expenses. He said there will be an effect, but because of some vacancies there will be a savings which will cover the positions this year, adding that the vacancies are scheduled to be filled. Motion: W. de Wit moved that the Board approve the transfer of the Visitor Services Supervisor, Docent Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator positions from the Operations Program to the Public Affairs Program; approve the creation of a full-time Operations Analyst position, including adopting the job specification for the position, assigning it a salary range of Step Number 251 to 276 with a corresponding monthly salary of$3,439 to $4,398, and adding the position to the District's position classification plan, authorize staff to fill the Operations Analyst Po and approve the revision in the Public Affairs Assistant job specification. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0. Meeting 96-18 Page 3 B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Approval for the Implementation of a Sick Leave Conversion Program. Effective Auaust 28. 1996. Whereby District Employees R=r&sented by S.E.I.U. - Local 715 Who Leave the District in Good Standing with a Minimum o 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 - ffl=Qg R-96-ft S. Schectman summarized the staff report. Stan Hooper, Acting Lead Open Space Technician at the Skyline Field Office and the new steward for the Open Space Technicians and a member of the union negotiating team, said he was present at the recent negotiations regarding this matter and expressed appreciation for the policy under consideration. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board approve the implementation of a sick leave conversion program, effective August 28, 1996, whereby District employees represented by S.E.I.U. - Local 715 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. D. Smemoff seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 to 0. VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS P. Siemens informed Board Members he will be away in September. M. Davey said she will be attending the Ridge Trail meeting next week. C. Britton reported that there may be a supplemental ballot in November so a bond act for parks purposes needs to be passed within the next few days in order to make it on the ballot. C. Britton said that T. Henshaw, M. Davey, P. Siemens, and he had met with the Portola Park Heights representatives and they may be close to a decision regarding the Ridge Trail crossing of Portola Park Heights Road. C. Britton said he had met with Paul Romero, Santa Clara County Parks Director; the County is acquiring three parcels which include approximately 6,000 acres around Anderson Reservoir. He and Mr. Romero had discussed the possibility of a joint meeting at which the District's Regional Plan might be discussed. M. Smith discussed the statistical pie charts contained in the packet which track inquiries received by the District. In addition, another set of statistics in the packet referred to the web site the District maintains. He said a survey reply form is part of the web site. Meeting 96-18 Page 4 C. Britton said a summary of ballot measures from Western City magazine was also included in the packet. He said staff will provide additional information on Proposition 218 (right to vote on tines) for the Board to consider a resolution opposing it. R. Anderson reported as follows: (a) Reporting for J. McCullough, he said they are kicking off the planning process for the Purissima Creek Redwood Trails Plan by passing out a form soliciting input. They have received input from the mountain bicyclist community. He said they think it will take about a year for the overall project to be completed. (b) Staff is getting set up for feedback on the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve off-leash area and will report to the Board in January. Comment forms will be posted on the site. (c) September 16 is the date for the Use and Management Committee meeting on the Windy Hill dog access issue. Notices have been posted about the meeting. C. Britton asked the Board to appoint a Secretary Pro Tempore. M. Davey appointed P. Siemens to that position. VIII. ADJOURNMENT M. Davey adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary Claims No. 96-15 Meeting 96-18 Date: August 28, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Revised # Amount Name Description 728 375.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Service 729 166.71 A-1 Sanitation Sanitation Service 730 234.91 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 731 16.16 ASO Signs Field Supplies 732 33.89 A T & T Telephone Service 733 24.30 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Fuel Pump Permit 734 106.00 Bill's Towing & Recovery Vehicle Towing Service 735 183.50 Breon, O'Donnell, Miller, Brown & Dannis Legal Services 736 3,509.42 Callo Sign Company Preserve Signs 737 46.22 California Chamber of Commerce Resource Documents 738 55.00 California Park & Recreation Society Mailing Labels 739 371.24 California Water Service Company Water Service 740 70.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 741 725.98 Carsonite International Corp. Road Markers 742 310.08 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Safety Supplies 743 59.54 Coastside Proflame Propane Tank Rental 744 99.22 Bunny Congdon Reimbursement--Staff Event Supplies 745 238.83 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Field Supplies 746 1,471.38 William Cotton & Associates Geotechnical Consultant--Shilling Lake Spillway Repairs 747 247.50 Cupertino Senior Center Senior Center Permit--Recognition Event 748 100.03 Dermaron Corporation Poison Oak Protectant 749 437.50 Enshallah Consulting Services--Teague Hill 750 82.25 Federal Express Express Mail Service 751 56.66 Film To Frame Photo Processing and Prints 752 43.69 Franciscan Glass Company, Inc. Glass Replacement 753 24.10 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 754 598.72 Granite Rock Co. Road Repair Materials 755 54.65 Home Depot Field Supplies 756 308.75 International Press Associates Recruitment Advertisement 757 129.60 Jobs Available Recruitment Advertisement 758 111.84 Lab Safety Supply Shop Safety Signs 759 652.72 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Photocopier Lease Agreement 760 1,000.00 Leadership Midpeninsula Leadership Training--J. McCullough 761 630.00 Town of Los Gatos Construction Management Services-- Skyline Field Office 762 207.04 Lucent Technologies Telephone Service Maintenance 763 129.25 Madco Welding Supplies 764 262.91 McGrath Rentcorp Skyline Office Rental 765 228.51 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repair and Shoulder Microphones 766 4,109.86 Milstone Geotechnical Geotechnical Services--Skyline Office 767 1,500.00 Mobile Radio Resources Radio Service 768 230.39 Moffett Supply Sanitation Supplies & Flourescent Tubes 769 157.07 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 770 19.50 Netcom Computer Internet Service 771 49.61 Northern Energy, Inc. Propane Fuel Service Page 1 Claims No. 96-15 Meeting 96-18 Date:August 28, 1996 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 772 162.98 Office Depot Office Supplies 773 222.95 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 774 500.00 "1 City of Palo Alto Utilities Water Permit 775 50.04 Parker-Taylor, Inc. Skin Protectant Supplies 776 2,283.33 PIP Printing Printing Services 777 86.36 Pringle Tractor Company Tractor Servicing 778 2,626.00 R & R Designers Repairs and Maintenance of Bean House 779 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 780 3,501.57 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 781 1,240.74 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Recruitment Advertisement 782 1,553.64 San Jose Mercury News Recruitment Advertisement 783 42.22 San Mateo County Times Monthly Subscription 784 1,199.78 Smith Equipment Field Supplies 785 47.30 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 786 250.00 •2 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Fact Sheet Inserts for Newsletter 787 937.50 Tac/Temps Temporary Receptionist 788 55.00 Taylor Rental Field Equipment Rental 789 2,609.70 Teater & Etc. Computerized Map Revisions and Maps 790 564.03 Therma Corp. Heating/Air Conditioning Repairs 791 225.00 The Regents of UC Berkeley Engineering Class--M. de Beauvieres 792 322.62 University Art Center Drafting Supplies 793 29.02 Vallen Supply Company Skin Protectant Supplies 794 92.95 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 795 515.00 Wilderness Graphics, Inc. Trail Signs 796 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 797 1,296.07 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms and Patches 798 1,675.00 Zumwalt Engineering Group Engineering Services--Weeks Road 799R 1,472.50 Wilderness Taxidermy Nature Center Exhibits 80OR 16.00 Special Districts Association Open Space Authority Meeting-C. Britton 801 R 301.66 Petty Cash Office Supplies, Maps, Vehicle Expense, Film Developing, Keys and Local Meeting Expense Total 43,682.62 •1 Urgent Check Issued August 21, 1996 •2 Urgent Check Issued August 20, 1996 Page 2 Tom Clifford 375 Poplar St. Aug. 23, 1996 Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019 415-725-3157 Ginny Babbitt RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY $TAFT President, Board of Directors Board pros Sdant Aekaovlad Ee/Rupood Mid peninsula p sula RegionalY Open Space District Diraecoz Aeknovled e R a , •apond 330 Distel Circle Staff Atkaovtad /Respond Los Altos, California (94022-14040) --� Draft R•sponae Attaeh,d Staff to ba Dlreated to Prepare Drafc Raspona• for board Coasldarar ion par Soard Dlreetiva(a) Dear Ms. Babbitt: So Raspona, Nacassary It's been 2 1/2 years since I shared my concerns with you regarding the impact of mountain bikes on the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Here's my up-date: anecdotal, personal, and emotional. This jewel of a cool green redwoods experience is being degraded into a dusty (in summer) , muddy (in winter) sweat-exercise field, by and for the bicyclists. The trails are no longer soft beds of accumulated forest litter: they've been churned and skidded down to base rock and soil. The winter mud-bogs caused by the bike-ruts (documented in my last letter) have been covered by gravel to "solve" the mud problem; but now yielding just another graveled rutted scar. The dust hangs in choking clouds long after the bikes have skidded past. This dust settles in an ugly blanket over the dwindling trailside ferns and wildflowers. The trails widen as bicyclists go outboard to avoid their own ruts. In previous years, you'd see oldsters, toddlers, and strollers; no chance of that now: the trails are rocky and rutted and impassable unless the hiker is outfitted with boots for real scree scrambling. No need to recount the safety impact: worrying about and dodging the Spandex morons has been well described. {Brief observation aside: Friday evening 8-23-96 I saw yet another bicyclist IN THE CREEK, splashing around, enjoying himself and doubtless entertaining any remaining steelhead fingerlings, crayfish, and newts) The critters are disappearing. I know our little beasties are not endangered species, but they are certainly going extinct in the local areas accessible by I rails. In the times t e wet t es the o number of newt e t i corpses heartbreaking p s but may be dwindling, for the worst reason: there are simply fewer newts in the area for the bicyclists to kill. The banana slugs do not seem to be suffering as much. Farther up in elevation, lizard and snake corpses testify to the bicyclists enjoyment of the wilderness experience. Rabbits, quail and such are rare now. The chance of seeing deer, or coyotes, or bobcats have gone to zero. Again, my conclusions on the critter density are biased and anecdotal, but I'm convinced that professional statistical observations would confirm my conclusions. The bicyclists have beaten the critters. The totality of the experience has shifted. This was, I assume, intended a woodlands preserve ... an accessible family-oriented deep-green redwoods back-country experience. It was never constituted as an exercise regimen for bicyclists. Who uses it most now? and is the net enjoyment maximized? Usage by bicyclists has skyrocketed. Usage by hikers has, by my observation, gone down. The decline in use by hikers is not because of a lack of interest; it's because of the bicyclists. The conflict resolution always favors the bicyclist: he is not impacted by the hiker: he will continue. The hiker, by contrast, will always lose: his pleasure is so severely degraded by the bicyclist interaction that he will quit; there is no pleasure at all left. I know personally and have spoken with man other locals we're not P Y P Y hiking anymore more ... it's trashed ..." y The enjoyment cannot possibly be satisfied for both, optimally. The bicyclist cannot possibly enjoy the moments that are unique: the troop of tiny quail chicks following their mom into the ferns, the challenge stare of a male bobcat 50 yards down the trail, mating flights of hummingbirds, the clumsy acrobatics of banana slugs who've ventured out too far on a redwood twig, the flowers and mushrooms and the cathedrals of the redwoods; the moments that little families remember forever. These are not valued by, or are not possible for the bicyclist. Worse yet, they are destroyed, in large part; or are made unavailable to the hiker. What is the thrill for the bicyclist? The bicyclist cannot experience these subtle, rare, unique moments that define a "redwoods preserve". It becomes simply an exercise challenge and regimen: uphill: sweaty and tough; downhill: bumpy and tough, fast and possibly thrilling in spots. Alternatives exist for the bicyclists: Montara Mountain has a graded gravel rocky rutted road to the top that should challenge and thrill the bicyclist. TunitAs Creek Road is longer and smoother. These and others are appropriate for this use. What alternatives exist for the hiker? Should our expectations and standards suffer? Should we give up and NEVER show the kids the beauty and wonder that could be? Should we abandon Purisima, and all crowd on in to Butano? or Big Basin? Is that the legacy you want? In summary .... the place is being severely degraded, beyond value to the individuals and families who would hike the trails. This is no surprise. The facts of degradation, the contrasting needs, and the fiction shared-use cannot be disputed. Why has this been allowed? Are organized groups that persuasive? Is a roomful of Spandex yuppies of more value than hundreds of families that cannot attend your meetings? Has Purisima been sacrificed in order to preserve some other area, or to satisfy a political debt? Is there a master plan that choreographs this spiral into dusty/muddy ruts? Is there some formula that apportions use and conversion based on voting power? I trust that money is not changing hands. Please try to re-establish the balance. Define "balance" rationally: give bicyclists access to challenging off-road trails give hikers access to the redwoods experience do NOT destroy one to satisfy the other. Remember... It is supposed to be a PRESERVE. Note that if you want solid facts and you can use careful observations and documentation, I will put in the time to help. I CAN be systematic and objective. Let me know. Also, if I can make my feelings known to a wider or more appropriate audience, verbally or written, please let me know that also. Thank you for your attention best regards O1Z76e Tom Cliffordr,4901 Tom Clifford 375 Poplar St. Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019 415-725-3157 Ginny Babbitt President, Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California (94022-14040) Dear Ms. Babbitt: Mr. Malcolm Smith suggested I share with you my observations and feelings, on the mountain bike situation in the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. As I told Malcolm, I've watched this fragile jewel churned up by mountain bikes, silently, long enough. I've got to do what I can to swing the useage balance back towards popular enjoyment. of the woodland experience, and away from yet another thrill ride for an immature few. Most recent observations, by my wife and myself, Saturday (March 26), the main Purissima Creek trail (old logging road), within a mile of the parking lot: The trail surface is being churned into deep sneaker-sucking muck, by the bikes. Malcolm agreed that some pictures might help describe the situation. The next weekend I took some photos in the first mile of the main trail. Prints are attached. These show some of the scores of 20-40 yard sections that are muddy and deeply rutted. In years past (I've hiked these trails since 1978) before bikes, even in the wet seasons the trail surface was an intact mat of leaves and pine needles, and one could walk past and leave no mark. The bikes cut thru this layer, leaving an impassable muck. In the past, long after the rains, run-off would trickle directly across the trail, in clear tiny 1-2' wide streams, which a child could step across (I've watched parents ease baby-strollers across). Now the ruts trap and elongate these little runoff streams, to make the 30-yard pits. Note further that the "trail" now is being widened, as the bikers cut farther out into the fragile ferns and *0 flowers to avoid their own ruts. The photos only suggest the impact, as the 8'-wide easy-walking path becomes a 40'-wide impassable gumbo, in scores of places in the first mile or so. The situation has dramatically reduced the use of the trail by parents with little kids and by old-timers. It is certainly less enjoyable for the rest of us. This is based solely on our observations and local conversations; I really have no statistics on use patterns. There's more. On that Saturday, three apparently otherwise sane young men had actually biked off the trail and were churning thru the creek!!! That creek is a bit of heaven! it's gorgeous! Not even a footprint since the loggers left 70 years ago.... salamanders, newts, frogs, minnows, probably steelies, and more ...and now they must try to survive the bikers? When confronted, the bikers laughingly pointed out that there were no signs posted that specifically told them to stay on the path. !!!! Good point.. Maybe a sign requiring common sense might help. I got no photos of their creek-bed mud-ruts, to show you, however. Speaking of wildlife, we saw several bike-squashed banana slugs and two squashed newts, in that brief 1-mile hike. Hikers can usually see `em and help them across the trail out of danger. Not bikes. I have no numbers on kill probabilities, but this might be relevant: Hikers flatten -31 sq.in. per yard (size 9 sneaker @3" X I in a 28" stride). Bikes flatten -162 sq.in. per yard (3" wide tread X 36 X 1.5 to cover the fact that the back tire rarely overlaps the front track). That means bikes squash more that 3 1/2 times as much area as hikers. Couple that with the fact that people can usually see and avoid stomping on the little beasties, and bikes never avoid them, and your relative kill ratio is obvious. Add the fact that there are now hundreds of yards of ruts for the little guys to struggle over, and to be exposed during the struggle, and you see my heartbreak. I'll not dwell on the mud-splashes, nor on the times we've had to leap into the bracken to avoid the speeding loonies on bikes. You've heard all that enough already. My focus is on the bikers' wet-season impact on the greenery, on the little beasties, and on people of all sizes who are being r}' P P g deprived lately of this otherwise magnificent deep green mountain stream experience. I understand your need to provide a balanced pattern of use, to satisfy the needs of all, not just of those who cherish the beauty of the woods. I submit that a seasonal restriction could be a feasible compromise. Close the trail to bikers from November thru April. This area is particularly vulnerable in the wet season, and exquisitely enjoyable, on foot. Its unique value simply cannot be experienced in the sweaty haze of the bikers uphill grind or the pounding downhill blur. This particular trail should not be dedicated essentially solely to bikers in the winter. There must be some local gravel roads that would satisfy the bikers' need to sweat uphill and speed down- hill, in the winter. (Note that I do have a mountain bike that I use appropriately, and have a couple kayaks that I use a lot, and that I'm not a crotchety old coot. I can understand how bikes can move people into a woodland experience. But I maintain that irresponsible bikers must not be allowed to destroy the woodland nor the critters, nor the experience for other people.) Anything you can do to protect this fragile treasure in its most vulnerable time would be appreciated. If an opportunity arises in which my personal input could be of value, please let me know. If I can help gather useful data, or take measurements, or replace the signs that get ripped down daily, or such-like let me know. Thank you for your attention best regards Tom Clifford I Regional Open Soce 2 1 �y sn `iy�Zti MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOA RD CONSIDERATION September 26, 1996 Mr. Tom Clifford 375 Poplar Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Dear Mr. Clifford: At its Regular Meeting last night, the Board of Directors reviewed your recent letter regarding the impact of mountain bike use at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. We appreciate your concerns and the time and effort you have taken to express these to us. As you are aware, our planning department has started the planning process for the trails plan at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The Board of Directors will be evaluating the trail system at Purisima Creek Redwoods based on the Board adopted Trail Use Policies and Guidelines. The evaluation process considers the trail system's physical characteristics, number of conflicts, types of past use, and the public's input. We hope that i you will be a vocal part of this last component. We understand that Julie McCullough, the project manager for the trails plan, has sent you a copy of the recent survey requesting input on the trails at Purisima Creek Redwoods and has added your name to the list of people who would like to be involved in the process. We look forward to your participation in this process. Thank you for expressing your concern for this preserve. It is nice to see that our visitors care about this area so much. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle `. Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd®netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED RS STAFF ^, board pray Sd•nc ♦cknovl edge/Rupond Aeknov lad Sa/R..paad Scaff Ackaovl.d=./R..q.od Drafc Ra.pooaa Attached Staff to be Ditacc.d to Pcapaca Drafc / � .� i� Ras7oo.• for board Coo.ldarac ioa pac Daacd Ditecclva(a) LD No Re.pao.a Net e..ary ���r�.-����tsa S_�t t5 � i•�f'��1�s �,r__,,s�-� ,fie g�,r�-tea�_- u _x�S�__•_ ,� l`d44 t..rGo�s�py'E'i�.�G�,Q-� �+aJ'c'� SC'�l'c2�_—. (�,c���►�ems-� � �o s.r �i kCS����h-2. C�J �!-•�� - aonbte.-- f2 �r �'f" , 4A,t LS -— --- �"f'�cr�lti,�_1��._r+�_!�la�ss o+�-�p����'4^L,r U► cveR 5�'�__ --Jd GGGSs �o - are t5 /^J�"5cZ aY� f-�p1 (�fh ��S CI pL+txSf7 . icy L d- /r kA �c'�' -�a Tree t T 1.•!' o.cf i a�-,. .. �{f.J"1�._s+1�-y t t}.S v�r� �jt1��� `� �j.si-.r�-- G rf',kf i•�vt,S oS l� ��,,C15 �.s���_ �-�-�'��v � �i5 s a�o�c%.r� Qazd�(c�.-c� 'M�L�. G,s►a.._j� I-1��S -C� j Q ���f?,e SS e� - N1k.r� � Ir�c w r-{Z4c ihl a ^—'tT �,—�5� ._�s S�C _' ,�• u.,Ls arm —- - ---- �K- f---�(t. -� ��•-E's ia! _ o-�.�s eu � �pu,;,�� � is r.' L c.�cn.+e_ist k' -�ac► �"t vs�S� ���__a�i�g-�_v_-�c..�1 _ ',.,- _ - Sc-_3c5- •«+k-j- — �•�� low 4w �C i,� • ------ — _�Q-9�cr4-�1-—i�T 4 ,r_�1 _ -•u-t dcbkSP;�,e.4c�. . tT - --- L&5 L Cl cAL f—r Kor � S'�� • ! � wcuE�.le_ lr_cP'� mot- +� cSS - - _ /(�_e���l�►�';� l��f' y.s�(( ,flaw c�.�t �� S_p�ei4� 57 LAC I/L 5 *acepen Preserve Trail Use Plan 1 . How do you use this preserve? Hike/Jog ❑ Mountain Bike ❑ Horseback Ride 2. Have you experienced any conflicts on the trails? M Yes ❑ No If yes, please describe and note which trail/trails. Ar • i V__t o f o 1 I v 1�r� ,tP.44' L-1 '-j S r�►`t i(S � c� - -�ate. �o•�s -- ��� �-f�-',,,_��,.�_ �c-ff�� 3. Do you think the trails are in good condition on this preserve? ❑ Yes X No Please explain. 1—�4V 8 i1/1 � . ��-L �7.r-z� - o• l s� /one �-f_� I9-� � 1�� .�s��s 4. Would you like to see any changes/improvements to the trail system? �t� C ,'d Yes ❑ No Which trails? Please describe. , iGd�s Please include your name and address below for future notices regarding this Trail Plan. Place stamp on reverse side, then fold, tape, or staple. Please return by September 20th. Thank you! For future mailings: i MUM RESEARC$ BEN LOMOND, CA 95005 y >1 �336 - 6 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Regional Open SIVe ---------------Ac::=............. ............ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 26, 1996 DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Matt Hill Helios Research P.O. Box 305 Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Dear Mr. Hill: Thank you for your August 29, 1996 letter regarding bicyclists and yellow star thistle control. At our Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments. We are sorry to hear about your experiences with mountain bicyclists at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Although the Board understands your frustration, we are committed to providing multiple-use trails on District open space preserves. The District wants to accommodate a variety of trail users on all trails, including hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, and runners. We want to avoid designating selected trails for the exclusive use of any one particular type of trail user. However, if we find that successful multiple-use trails are impossible, we will consider changing our trail use guidelines in the future.' We are concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors and are trying to reduce conflicts on District trails. Our rangers are issuing citations to bicyclists caught speeding and using closed trails. Volunteers and staff are distributing trail etiquette brochures, rangers are patrolling on bicycles, and we have an active volunteer trail patrol program. As trail users become better informed, we expect to see a reduction in trail conflicts. We would appreciate your patience and support as the District works toward making multiple-use trails successful. The yellow star thistle study for Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve included an extensive review of thistle control methods used by other agencies. Whether the method involves goats, mowing, herbicides,'or controlled burns, the management effort must be very carefully planned and controlled to be effective. Burning in the fall, for example, has been shown to increase the spread of yellow star thistle if the seed production is not curtailed by some other method in early summer. The grassland management plan for Russian Ridge preserve includes testing all potential management methods, including controlled bums. The most successful techniques will be used on other preserves. The District will be conducting assessments of the grassland areas in all the preserves. The results will help us prioritize our efforts to manage this invasive plant. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com @ Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED RT STAPP A. Board President AcknovledjelRespond Director Acknovlad Ba/Respon4 Staff Aeknovlad BelRaa pond Draft Response Attached Suff co h• Directed to Prepare Oraft Reaponse for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Ne to spouse Necassar7 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Ca 94022-1404 September 1, 1996 Re: Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Trail Use Plan Dear Gentlemen/Ladies: Our family is a frequent user of Purisima Creek Open Space and we have also hiked extensively in other MPROSD preserves as well as all of our local state and county parks. I believe the primary issue with Purisima(and,for that matter, the other MPROSD preserves) involves the use of mountain bikes. Too many times, I or one of my family have been startled, nearly hit or have had to virtually jump out of the way of a careening mountain biker or group of bikers. Trails are badly rutted in places causing erosion and making walking more difficult. Many trails which preclude bikes are nevertheless used as race tracks as evidenced by the tire marks and ruts. I have no problem with mountain bikes generally, my wife and I each own one and enjoy using them from time to time. The mixing of bikes and hiking, however,just plain doesn't work. Most of the bicyclists I pass on the trail are very courteous of hikers and use their bikes in a responsible fashion. Unfortunately, at least I in 10 are either totally uncaring of others or downright hostile in their aggressive use of the trails and disregard for those on foot. My use of MPROSD preserves is mostly confined to early morning, late evening or during rainy weather when the ground is wet. Any attempt to hike these areas on a sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon is prohibitive unless one enjoys the sporting of event of dodging packs of speeding, careless mountain bikers. So what's the answer? I'm not sure, but here are a few ideas to pick and choose from: (1) Make some open space preserves"bikes only"and PROHIBIT hiking. (2) Make all other preserves "hiking only" and PROHIBIT biking. (3) Restrict bikes to fewer trails(I believe they are permitted within almost ALL MPROSD preserves), put up more obvious and serious signage on trails that don't allow bikes and START GIVING OUT CITATIONS. (4) Just as motor boats and sailboats don't mix, maybe experiment with odd/even days or Saturday/Sunday alternative days. (5) As part of#1 above, take one of the more popular preserves and encourage biking, maybe even make trail modifications to attract and challenge the more aggressive bicyclists. (6) Start CITING bicyclists who go too fast. There is a real danger here--and a liability to the MPROSD. Although I'm just one voice, I can assure you that my observations are drawn from years of extensive hiking throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains and are not based on just a few isolated instances. I look forward to your hearing from you regarding changes to the Purisima Trail Use Plan and, perhaps,other policy changes within the MPROSD preserves. Since G )r eor e ux ble 167 Toyon Court San Mateo, Ca 94403 415-372-9275 Regional Open S; -e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE September 26, 1996 PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. George E. Huxtable 1675 Toyon Court San Mateo, CA 94403 Dear Mr. Huxtable: At its Regular Meeting last night, the Board of Directors reviewed your recent letter regarding the use of mountain bikes at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. We appreciate your concerns and your suggestions. The Board is also concerned about the conflicts at Purisima Creek Redwoods, as well as the general impacts of mountain bike use. In the past, the Board has tried to open many of our trails to multiple uses. This has worked well on some of our preserves and created conflicts on others. Unfortunately, Purisima Creek Redwoods falls into the latter category. As you are aware, the planning department has started the planning process for the trails plan at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open`Space Preserve. The Board of Directors will be evaluating the trail system to determine appropriate uses for the trails at Purisima Creek Redwoods based on the Board-adopted Trail Use Policies and Guidelines. The evaluation process considers the trail system's physical characteristics, number of conflicts, types of past use, and the public's input. We hope you will actively participate in this process. Julie McCullough, one of our open space planners, is the project manager for this project. We have asked her to ensure that you are notified of any public meetings and opportunities for involvement. Thank you for expressing your concern for this preserve. It is nice to see that our visitors care about this area so much. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General,Manager:L.Craig Britton RESPONSE ACTION PR0P0SED RT STATT Board President AtkoovledRe/taspand Director AekaevladRe/Raspond 46 Staff AcknovledRa/Raspond Poon Hill Drafe Raspons• Attacked 2200 Bear Gulch Road Staft to be Directed to Prepare Draft Woodside CA 94062 Raspoasa Lot Soard Consideration per Roard Directivets) Tel: (415) 851-4258 Fax: (415) 851-9549 No Response Necessary e-mail: Ornstein@poonhill.com September 5, 1996 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distal Cir. Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear MROSD, My wife and I live at 2200 Bear Gulch Road, immediately adjacent to gate LH11 into the La Honda Creek Preserve. We have been concerned that people accessing the preserve via this gate would use the area by the gate for parking, thus producing more traffic on an already dangerous road. Some time ago I had a careful discussion with someone from your planning department about the plans for use of this part of the preserve. I expressed my concerns and was told that: 1. It would be some time before the public would be allowed into this area. 2. You were negotiating with the Zaffaronis, who own the land adjoining El Corte de Madera Preserve, immediately across the road from our property, in hopes of obtaining a right-of-way for a trail that would connect these two preserves. 3. In any case, there would never be any public parking in the area by the gate. Since then you have apparently opened this access to the public (as evidenced by your sign just below the gate), although the neighbors never got any notification that you were going to do so. The other day a group of hikers parked by the gate and were starting down the path when I caught up with them and asked who they were. They said they had been given a permit to hike on the preserve (perhaps at the end of Allen Road, although I didn't ask) and had decided to explore it via this gate. They had no idea that they weren't supposed to park there. I didn't make an issue of it with them — I don't want to find myself in the position of having to police the area to prevent parking. If indeed you don't intend to allow it, I hope you will advise people accordingly in future. I can't stress too strongly my objection to the use of that area for public parking and I wouldn't mind getting a written statement regarding your intentions about that. In addition to the increased hazard on the road, I am concerned about the disturbance and the general mess that goes with parking areas. In lieu of such parking, the only reasonable access from this side will be the proposed trail from the El Corte de Madera Preserve. That presents its own parking problems, and I had understood from the material we recently received regarding plans for that preserve that the Bear Gulch side was not to be significantly developed for access - precisely because of these parking problems. Could you clarify that for me. On a related matter, the sign below the gate indicates that bicycles are allowed down the road/path. Although you have apparently given careful thought to the use of trails (for hiking, bicycling, and horseback-riding) in the El Corte de Madera preserve, it would appear that you haven't given similar thought to this part of the La Honda Creek preserve. There is only a short stretch (perhaps 1/4 mile) of the road on your property that is traversable by bicycles. There is, of course, a branch that leads to the right into the Djerassi property (which seems likely to tempt bicyclists), but the branch to the left that stays on your property becomes broken and obscured beyond the Harrington Creek drainage. So I can't understand why you're allowing bicycles. Which brings me to one final point. A few days ago, as we were driving out the road toward Skyline Blvd., we came upon a large group of bicyclists coming down the road (undoubtedly headed for the El Corte de Madera Preserve). They were spread out and going at breakneck speed, obviously heedless of the possibility that there might be any traffic on the road. Having encountered the first of them, I had dropped to a snail's pace, but despite this, one of the bicyclists, roaring along with his head down, looked up just in time to avoid running smack into me. Not everyone who drives this road is as careful as we are, and I predict that if this behavior continues unchecked, sooner or later there is going to be an accident in which a bicyclist will be seriously injured or killed. Enticing people further down the road seems only likely to increase the probability of such an accident. Sincerely, Severo M. Ornstein cc Carl Djerassi Dale Djerassi Djerassi Resident Artist Program Alex Zaffaroni 1I41` 1� ••SPOYSL AC2ION TIOPOSfD 62 42ATP . . d ?resident Acknovlsdg*/Raspond Director Aeknevlad p/lespoo3 �I Scaff Acknowledge/Respond Draft Response Attached Scaff to ba Dlracted to Prepare Draft leeponse for Board Consideration per T y' r O Board Direee ire(a) �/ �(,� No Re poose Naeessary _ p �f Regional Open S. ,e s September 26, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DRAFT RESPONSE Mr. Severo Ornstein PREPARED BY STAFF Poon Hill FOR BOARD CONSIDERA TION 2200 Bear Gulch Road Woodside, CA 94062 Dear Mr. Ornstein: I I The District's Board of Directors reviewed your September 5, 1996 letter concerning'La Honda Creek and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves at their Regular Meeting last night. We understand your concern about increased use of Bear Gulch Road. For the same reasons that you expressed, we have not promoted Bear Gulch Road as a way to access either preserve, with one exception. We have instituted a permit system for access to La Honda Creek Preserve via Allen Road, which impacts a portion of Bear Gulch Road. The number of vehicle permits is limited to 20 per day. This permit system has been in effect for 9 years and permit requests average only about two per week. I We have posted the Bear Gulch Road entrances to both preserves with our standard regulations which we use at all preserve entrances. This is necessary to inform preserve users of the regulations which are in effect while they are using a preserve. i We do not have plans to encourage access to either preserve from Bear Gulch Road. We promote trail access to El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve from Skyline Boulevard. However, since Bear Gulch Road is a public road, some of the District's more adventurous preserve users have discovered alternate access points to the various preserves, including Bear Gulch Road. We hope to alleviate most of the bicycle use of Bear Gulch Road in the next several years as we implement a recently approved trail use plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. One of the goals of the plan is to construct a perimeter trail allowing trail users to encircle the preserve without leaving the preserve. This would enable bicyclists to make a large loop through the preserve without using any of the surrounding roads. Phase I of the plan is currently being implemented, affecting the northwest corner of the preserve. In the next several years, we hope to complete the implementation of the entire plan. Sincerely, I I I I Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 19 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Harl Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional en g p See s MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 26, 1996 DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Ms. Connie A. Davis 414 Bay Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Ms. Davis: Thank you for your September 18, 1996 letter regarding bicyclists on open space trails. At our Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments. We are sorry to hear about your experiences with mountain bicyclists during your hikes at open space preserves. Although the Board understands your frustration, we are committed to providing multiple-use trails. The District wants to accommodate a variety of trail users, including hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, and runners. Some District trails are closed to bicycles. These trails are located at Rancho San Antonio, Purisima Creek Redwoods, Windy Hill, Los Trancos, and the Picchetti Ranch Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. Trail maps for these preserves are enclosed. We are concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors and are trying to reduce conflicts on District trails. Our rangers are issuing citations to bicyclists caught speeding and using closed trails. Volunteers and staff are distributing trail etiquette brochures, rangers are patrolling on bicycles, and we have an active volunteer trail patrol program. As trail users become better informed, we expect to see a reduction in trail conflicts. We would appreciate your patience and support as the District works toward making multiple-use trails successful. However, if we find that successful multiple-use trails are not possible, we will consider changing our trail use guidelines in the future. District staff will add your name to our trail use mailing list and will inform you of upcoming meetings regarding trail use issues. We welcome your participation and hope your future visits to open space preserves are enjoyable. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 . FAX:415-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw, David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional , c R-96-96 Meeting 96-19 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Application to Habitat Conservation Fund Program: Lobito Headwaters (Peninsula Open Space Trust Property) Acquisition GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS w 1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report. 2. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program. DISCUSSION I. The Habitat Conservation Fund The Habitat Conservation Fund(HCF)provides$2 million annually to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a statewide grant program. This program provides 50% matching grants to local agencies so they may acquire, restore or enhance wildlife habitat or make available trails and programs that bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas. The application deadline for this funding cycle is October 1, 1996. The funds are available for projects in six categories. Four of the six categories are funded each year on a rotational basis. The first four categories listed below (bold print) are eligible for $500,000 each in fiscal year 1996 - 1997. A project can only be submitted in one of the four eligible categories, even though it may qualify for more than one. 1. Deer and lion habitat 2. Habitat for rare, threatened and endangered species 3. Trails/programs 4. Habitat for spawni>ag and rearing of Anadromous Salmonids and Trout 5. Wetland Habitat 6. Riparian Habitat The project must start within three years of the date the grant funds are appropriated in the state budget. Acquisition grants can be matched only by non-State money or property made available as part of the acquisition project. 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 R-96-96 Page 2 The District has received three Habitat Conservation Funds grants since the initiation of this program. The first (1991) provided $1 million to assist with the purchase of Jacques Ridge, a prime deer-mountain lion habitat connecting Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve with Almaden Quicksilver County Park. The second (1992) provided $320,000 to help purchase the Devil's Canyon (Acronico) property, an important steelhead spawning area, wildlife corridor, deer/mountain lion habitat, and home to several species of special concern, as well as an outstanding recreational area. The most recent grant (1994), provides funds for purchase of the Soda Springs Corridor on the western side of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. It will help complete a continuous block of protected open space across the Sierra Azul range. This last grant has not yet been implemented. II. Lobitos Creek Headwaters Acquisition Project Under the current proposal, the District would apply to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Lobitos Creek Headwaters Acquisition Project. Our application is for a $500,000 matching grant to help acquire the 481-acre Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, in the category of Anadromous salmonids/trout habitat. The property was originally a gift to POST from Mrs. Betty Thysen. The 481-acre parcel has an estimated value of approximately $1.7 Million, including the redwood. timber. POST is willing to sell the property to the District for $500,000 (the grant amount) and the $1.2 million remainder value would be a gift that the District would use as matching funds for the grant. The grant amount is the maximum available in any one category. Since few properties qualify for the anadromous salmonid and trout category, there is more chance of success than if we were to apply in another category. Like other acquisitions funded by this program in the past, the POST property also has the resources to qualify for the other categories. It provides excellent deer and mountain lion habitat, endangered species habitat (red-legged frog and several species of special concern), and trails. Propgrty Description This beautiful undeveloped property adjoins Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(see Exhibit A). It extends south and west from the top of Bald Knob between Irish Ridge and Lobitos Creek. The upper end of Lobitos Creek, a steelhead spawning area, forms the western boundary of the POST property. Irish Ridge, the scenic open ridgeline which is the property's dominant feature, forms the eastern boundary and offers panoramic views of the coast and surrounding hillsides. Three ridges with narrow canyons between extend west from Irish Ridge, sloping steeply down to the creek. Only four miles from the coast, the POST property lies in the coastal fog belt. The combination of abundant moisture and rugged terrain has produced exceptionally diverse plant communities. A series of meadows along the ridgetop are rimmed by a mix of Douglas fir forest, mixed R-96-96 Page 3 evergreen forest, and coastal scrub, with redwood forest and riparian forest lower down. Tree branches are hung with lichen, and fems and other moisture-loving plants are common in the understory. The property has been logged in the past but is regenerating well. Many young redwood and Douglas fir are re-invading the meadows. Some giant first-growth trees still remain. The plant diversity results in great animal diversity as well. Deer and other wildlife are abundant. In the past the POST property was used by the "Bald Knob" hunting club and it was noted for its exceptionally large bucks. Several mountain lion sightings have been reported in the vicinity, including one seen by a group of equestrians on the adjoining Purisima Preserve in September, 1996. The District's consultant found both mountain lion tracks and scat on the property. Common mammals include blacktailed deer, raccoon,opossum, western gray squirrel, cottontail, black-tailed jackrabbit, coyote, gray fox, bobcat, and striped skunk. Species of special concern seen on the property include Cooper's Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Golden Eagle, Osprey, and Western Pond Turtle. Habitat Value of V= Lpbitos Creek District consultants found that the large alder-shaded riparian area at the southwest corner of the POST property provides good habitat for steelhead. Here the Fast Fork converges with the main creek, forming a wide swampy area. It is also home to the endangered red-legged frog. Springs on the POST property keep Lobitos Creek flowing strong and clear through the summer months. The pools are overhung with a thick growth of nettles, poison oak and blackberry. Young trout were still present in these pools in early September. A red-legged frog, a federally threatened species, was also sighted in this area in September 1996. Every year, steelhead migrate from the Pacific Ocean up to gravel lined spawning pools in upper Lobitos Creek. Their eggs, usually laid after the peak winter rains, can lodge in the gravel and survive high water flows. Later the eggs hatch and the young trout gradually float down to lower pools where they remain all summer, feeding on fly larvae and other invertebrates. The major threats to the continued survival of steelhead are siltation, water diversion and logging. Steelhead need silt-free spawning and rearing pools, adequate summer and fall water supply, and enough shade from surrounding trees to keep the water cool. This grant application is based primarily on the property's importance in protecting upper Lobitos Creek as steelhead spawning habitat. aQWM Management The District now manages the property for POST under a management agreement approved by you on July 26, 1995 (see report R-95-104). As part of the agreement, the District constructed a connecting trail from the Purisima Preserve to the property around the south side of Bald Knob. The Bald Knob Trail is now complete except for a short cliffside section; it may need to be bridged to provide hiking, bicycling and equestrian access. R-96-96 Page 4 The Bald Knob Trail provides the only current public access to the property. It offers a scenic and relatively gentle route to Irish Ridge and avoids the 40-acre life estate north of Bald Knob, which is closed to public use. Irish Ridge Road, the District's patrol access, is a private road. The closest public access point to the Bald Knob trail is a parking pullout on Tunitas Creek Road, at the head of Grabtown Gulch (gate PC04). The existing logging roads can, with some clearing, provide a loop trail through the southern half of the property. The trail does not go down to Lobitos Creek. The area along Lobitos Creek is densely forested and appears to be little visited. Leaving it in its present inaccessible condition will best protect the fish and wildlife. Pmiect Benefits This property offers an outstanding combination of resource and recreational. values. It includes the headwaters of Lobitos Creek, a steelhead spawning area, red-legged frog habitat, wildlife corridor, and deer and mountain lion habitat. Rich in wildlife, it also supports several species of special concern. Open grassland with panoramic views to the Pacific, moss-draped Douglas fir, and rugged ridges and redwood-filled canyons will also make the POST property an attractive destination for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Acquisition will permanently protect its unique habitats and expand recreational opportunities at Purisima Creek Redwood Open Space Preserve, one of the District's most popular open space preserves. III. CE A Compliance Acquisition of this property is Categorically Exempt under Article 19 of the State Guidelines (Class 16: Transfer of ownership of land to create parks; Class 25: Transfer of ownership of interest in land to preserve open space). Prepared by: Alice Cummings, Resource Consultant Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Legend '-' Gate 1=s 1 Fire Station "Attention Bicyclists and Equestrians: -- OS O wl,ittert%e Gulch Trail is closed --- .—• Trail Distance in Miles Residence seasoonauh.Call the District office P �;� /L"—• r t trail conditions. 0.3 r 0.3 � as � _ 0.6 - __- --= Vehicle Drivewa Whole Access Trail Agra dl _ os' ry (Redwood trail - 4id% 03�� / ta00 -/ — — Creek Public Telephone =" _—Bay Area Ridge Trail O Point of Interest _ 2.2 tuhins a� tica' — /°'a _ '{A� Phle er Q _ - _ (GoldengG to National % Parking Lot Other Public Lands _S Reueatan A i No Public Entry i �} Restrooms Private w Leased lands � Trail Use emir„ _.��»— ` —0.3-. Huddart Park ............ Hiking Only Hiking,Bicycling,Equestrian 1r(s(\ ✓�-- w_ ' ~5°`"�'�,1 Note: fanf�� 1 y ,.o \��'�-� 0.4 _. Hiking,Equestrian Dogs are not allowed on this preserve / ��, i i / ...K •, 2.1 'Trail 1 0.4 0.3 —' Bald Knob �• - �\ �� ram. �\ Wd IL T�Lia Lands of t r PURISIMA PENIN IdL-AO.PEN-SR ST C C Managed by-M ROSD4r CREEK ` PROJECT AREA REDWOODS Open Space Preserve _ L CORTE MAID 0.7 QPE PACE PRESERVE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN N SPACE To EXHIBIT A ` Nigh a 9a I � I i RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT"PROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997 UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: LOBITOS CREEK HEADWATERS (PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST) ACQUISITION WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of a portion of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, said application contains assurance that the applicant must comply with; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California for acquisition or development of the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE rr RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance for the above project; and 2. Certifies that said applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application form; and 3. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the required match; and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and 4. Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. f Regional Open ce R-96-98 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-19 September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to Construct a Portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1. Determine that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Adopt an amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to construct a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, crossing Portola Park Heights Road approximately 30 feet west of the existing gate location. 3. Waive the tentative adoption of the amendment in order that the trail construction may begin prior to the onset of winter rains. 4. Authorize staff to to contract with Pacific Gas and Electric to install electrical service for the purposes of serving an electric gate at the junction of Portola Park Heights Road and Skyline Boulevard. 5. Authorize the General Manager to execute the Indemnification Agreement on behalf of the District with any interested property owner holding an easement for access to their property over Portola Park Heights Road. DISCUSSION At your October 25, 1995 meeting you tentatively approved the amendment to the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to construct a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. You also created an ad hoc committee consisting of Directors Hanko, Henshaw and Siemens to meet with staff and Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association representatives to attempt to resolve issues concerning liability. Final action to approve the amendment to the Use and Management Plan to construct the Bay Area Ridge Trail occurred at your November 29, 1995 meeting. The Board's ad hoc committee members, staff and representatives of the Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association (PPHHA) met on several occasions to discuss issues relating to the trail crossing, signing, and liability. Bay Area Ridge Trail Alignment On July 8, 1995, a Special Board Meeting was held on-site with the Portola Park Heights neighbors to discuss several issues including the location of the trail crossing. Three alternatives 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 o FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena tienshaw, David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton R-96-98 Page 2 were discussed. Alternative I followed the existing disc line, crossing Portola Park Heights Road near the existing Skyline Boulevard entrance gate. Alternative 2 crossed Portola Park Heights Road approximately 600 feet from the gate at Skyline Boulevard, and Alternative 3 crossed the road about 150 feet from the gate. Based on the three alternatives presented (see reports R-95-131 and R-95-140), the neighbors agreed that Alternative 2 was the preferred alignment. Following the meeting you approved an amendment to the Use and Management Plan for the preserve to build the Bay Area Ridge Trail following the Alternative 2 alignment. Follow-up discussions with the representatives of the Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association now indicate they wish to change their support of the trail crossing to Alternative 1 (see Exhibit 1). Along with the change in location, the ad hoc committee members and staff agreed to provide electrical service to a new gate location, approximately 30 feet inside the preserve from the existing gate (see Exhibit 2). Staff met with a representative of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to discuss the feasibility of undergrounding the electrical service beneath Skyline Boulevard. With Board authorization, the undergrounding of power to the new gate location can be completed in approximately three to four months. If approved by you, the District will provide no more than $10,000 for the electrical undergrounding project and additional improvements needed to facilitate the gate installation and electrification. Staff does not have a cost estimate from PG&E at this time, but based on a preliminary investigation by PG&E staff, they indicate the project will probably cost between $5,000 and $7,500. Any expense beyond the $10,000 outlay by the District will be at the homeowners' expense. In addition, the monthly utility expense and the ongoing maintenance of the electric gate will be at the homeowners' expense. This undergrounding project was not included in the 1996-1997 budget. This increase may necessitate a mid-year budget adjustment, but at this time, it is anticipated there will be additional funds available from other projects scheduled this year that are anticipated to be underspent. Trail Construction Schedule Construction of the trail can begin immediately upon your authorization. Cost for the trail construction project is estimated at $7,500 and is included in the fiscal year 1996-1997 budget. The cost of the trail construction is reimbursable under a National Recreational Trails Fund grant through the State Department of Parks and Recreation. The trail construction must be completed by June 30, 1997 in order to be reimbursed. No time extensions are available for this grant. The trail work will be conducted by staff and volunteers. In compliance with standard District practices, the trail will initially be open to hiking use only. This practice allows the trail tread to compact and stabilize prior to the introduction of higher impact uses, such as bicycles or equestrians. If constructed this fall, the trail will open to multiple use in spring, after the electric gate installation has been completed. i R-96-98 Page 3 The area to be traversed by the trail becomes very wet and boggy once the winter rains begin. Staff is concerned that the time required for a second reading of this amendment will eliminate the possibility of construction this fall. If it is a heavy winter or late spring such as experienced the last several years, it is unlikely the trail could be constructed prior to the grant deadline. This project has already undergone an extensive public review process. Two public workshops have occurred on-site to discuss the traill crossing location. In addition, the neighbors were notified of the two hearings for the amendment to the use and management plan. A letter was sent to all neighbors on September 13, 1996 outlining the issues to be addressed in this report. A copy of this report was sent to all neighbors prior to your September 25, 1996 meeting. Staff requests you waive the two-reading approval process for Use and Management Plan Amendments, authorizing construction of the trail to begin immediately. Pursuant to the District's Public Notification Policy, the General Manager recommends that the Board waive tentative adoption of this Use and Management Plan Amendment and proceed with final adoption, as the General Manager has determined that extensive public notice has already occurred and that the issue is one of limited concern. Future Trail Crossings The potential for additional trail crossings within the next several years will be addressed in the Trail Use Element for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. The Trail Use Element is tentatively anticipated for completion during late 1997. Additional trail crossings may be necessary in order to incorporate the recently acquired Devils Canyon area into the trail system for the preserve. Liability Issues District Legal Counsel prepared an Indemnification Agreement which addresses some of the liability issues expressed by the neighbors. Upon your approval, the agreement can be sent to each property owner have legal rights to Portola Park Heights Road for access to their property. A copy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit 3. The agreement has been reviewed by the PPHHA representatives and District Legal Counsel. CEQA Compliance The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) under Sections 15302 and 15304. Section 15302 exempts conversion of overhead electric utility facilities to underground where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding. Section 15304 exempts minor public alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation. Prepared by: Mary de Beauvieres, Open Space Planner Contact person: Same as above BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL ALIGNMENT AT PORTOLA PARK HEIGH-I S ROAD I — — — Existing Trail � • • • • Proposed Trail Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, Skyline Boulevard Scale: 1" = approx. 600' North •. Portola Park Heights Road .•• • ` Proposed Ridge f� •, Trail Alignment f-'—� Grizzly Flat \ •—Bean Driveway t Long Ridge Open Space Preserve I I /" —Existing Trail *---Peters Creek FXHIRIT 1 - 1 ONCE R1F)GF OPEN SPACE PRFSFRVF SEPTEMBER 1996 PORTOLA PARK -IGHTS ROAD UNDERGRC' 'ND UTILITY LINE �X Intl N Gr UTl U"IY Po!-� 1�iTGf WDC{ O N F—f-�X IeFTI► cr t2' GdTE 0 PO'TE�Ct-14.L l-GY.�.TIOIJ �7�IQJCINC� / OF NF-W 6ATI7-- � Pr�OS�r T�.�li GIzO�►NGr o EXHIBIT 2: LONG RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE SEPTEMBER 1996 INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT This Indemnification Agreement is entered into by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a California public agency, and , property owner(s) of certain real property located in San Mateo County, California (hereafter referred to collectively as "Owner") which real property is further identified as: RECITALS WHEREAS, the District is the owner of certain real property located in San Mateo County known as the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, which contains a road commonly known as Portola Park Heights Road ("the Road") which is depicted on the map attached hereto marked "Exhibit A" which is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Owner is the property owner of certain real property adjacent to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and may hold an easement for ingress and egress over the Road; and WHEREAS, District desires to construct public recreational trails in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, a portion of which will cross the Road ("the Trails"); and WHEREAS, Owner is concerned about potential liability arising from an injury to a third party recreational user of the Trails; and WHEREAS, District desires to work cooperatively with Owner to help resolve Owner's concerns about such liability by means of this Agreement without admission of any legal responsibility or requirement to do so. INDEMNIFICATION 1. District agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Owner harmless from all claims, demands and liability for bodily injury, death or property damage brought by third parties against Owner which arise from the third party's recreational use of the Trails and which are alleged to be solely caused by the physical condition of the portion of the Road located upon District fee- owned property. This indemnity is limited to injuries which may occur on such portion of the Road which is within the boundaries of District fee-owned property. 2. As used in this section, the term "Owner" includes Owner's agents, employees, servants, tenants, invitees, licensees, heirs, successors or assigns. This indemnity agreement excludes the following claims, demands, cause of actions or liability: A. Claims alleged to have occurred due to any negligent, intentional, willful or malicious act of Owner, other than a negligent act directly and solely relating to the physical condition of the portion of the Road located upon District property. Indemnification Agreement Page 2 B. Injury to any person invited by Owner to enter District property or Owner's property. C. Injury to an person ranted permission b Owner to enter District property or J rY Y Pe g Pe Y P PertY Owner's property for payment. 3. Owner shall notify District in writing within 60 days of receipt of any claim, action or proceeding upon which Owner seeks to be defended or indemnified under this Agreement. Owner shall cooperate fully in such defense. If Owner fails to promptly notify District of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense thereof, District shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, hold harmless or indemnify Owner. 4. It is understood and agreed that this indemnification shall not be construed as an admission of fault, liability, or legal responsibility by any party. District maintains that as fee owner of District Real property, it has the legal right to construct, maintain and operate trail crossings across the Road and its execution of this Agreement shall not be construed as an admission or concession of any kind with respect to the District's property or legal rights, fault, liability or legal responsibility to Owner. Nor shall this Agreement be construed as an admission or concession by Owner that District has such rights. 5. In the event District becomes aware of a potentially dangerous or hazardous physical condition of the Road, District may notify Owner that maintenance of the Road is required to remedy or avoid such condition. Such notice may be given in writing to the Portola Park Heights Property Owner's Association. If the condition is not satisfactorily repaired or remedied within 60 days after the date of the written notice, the District may, but is not obligated to, perform the remedial or maintenance work necessary to remedy or avoid the hazardous or dangerous condition. District's costs of such work shall be applied as a credit to the District's pro rats share of future maintenance costs under the "Deed and Covenants of Easement" covering the District property which was executed on March 9, 1966 and recorded at Volume 5128, Page 1 of the San Mateo County Recorder's Office on March 16, 1966. Dated: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District By: L. Craig Britton General Manager Dated: Owner Dated: Owner Regional Open I)ce WIN R-96-95 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-19 September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Acceptance of General Parameters for Future Planning and Development of San Francisco Bay Trail Around Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study A GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve, in concept, the general parameters for future planning and development of a 3/4 mile section of the San Francisco Bay Trail around Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area over lands of NASA/Ames. BACKGROUND Over the past 15 years, the District has participated in a regional planning effort to develop the segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail between Shoreline at Mountain View and Sunnyvale Baylands Park. The forum in which this trail segment, as well as other sections of Bay Trail, are discussed is the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee. The Committee is comprised of representatives from local and regional public agencies, organizations, and landowners seeking ways to resolve Bay Trail issues associated with public use, environmental protection, security, and private property rights. Since September 1991, the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee has focused on developing a segment of Bay Trail along the northern perimeter of the NASA/Ames property. Other nearby trail alignments were investigated but found to be infeasible due to operational problems associated with salt pond management practices. Most recently, the planning efforts turned towards the NASA/Ames property where a feasible trail alignment was defined that would minimize NASA/Ames security and maintenance concerns. A trail corridor near the north boundary of NASA/Ames has been agreed upon by the Committee and a short segment of the trail is now Ding proposed for development. If successful, it will serve as a model for the longer regional trail connection between Shoreline and Sunnyvale Baylands Park. The groundwork for implementing this critically important trail link has been completed by the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee and it is now time for participating agencies to become increasingly involved and agree on general parameters for the project. Although project is small in nature, it is complex and will require a high degree of cooperation between NASA/Ames, the City of Mountain View and the District. 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 , FAX:41 5-691-048.5 0 E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com l� Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L..Craig Britton R-96-95 Page 2 The purpose of this report is to define the general parameters and seek Board approval to move forward with negotiations for joint agreements with participating agencies. DISCUSSION The project is comprised of developing a 3/4 mile segment of the Bay Trail between the southwest and northeast corners of Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area. The trail would be aligned entirely within NASA/Ames property, starting from the existing District trail along Stevens Creek and extending east and north on a levee that forms the east boundary of the Nature Study Area (see attached map). The trail would be adjacent to and south of the marshlands and provide valuable recreational and educational opportunities. The area has been relatively inaccessible in the past and is expected to be very popular with hikers and wildlife observers. The first segment of the trail between Stevens Creek and the southeast corner of the nature study area would be located within the NASA/Ames perimeter fence where facilities must be relocated. A fence, currently located on the northern boundary of the property will need to be relocated approximately 20 feet back from the property line in order to provide the necessary space for the trail to be constructed adjacent to the wetlands. Within the 20 foot trail corridor, there are existing storage structures, supplies, equipment, and concrete fill that will need to be moved to make room for the trail. The trail would consist of a 14 foot wide compacted base rock path with accouterments such as culverts, gates, signs, benches, and an observation deck. Additional security fencing would be required at the southeast corner of the project area to restrict public entry eastward in the direction of nearby research facilities. The following are general parameters which, if approved by the Board, would be used as the basis for proceeding with the project: 1. The District will consider accepting a recreational trail easement from NASA/Ames, assuming the terms of the easement are acceptable to the District and provide for long-term use. Since the success of the project largely depends on grant funds for development, it is important to note that these funds are more readily available for projects having a long life span. The District and the City of Mountain View will hopefully be amenable to a provision for temporary closures requested by NASA/Ames for the purposes of safety when unusual circumstances arise. 2. The District and City of Mountain View will cooperate in seeking grant funds for the development and ongoing maintenance of the trail. A joint grant application for a project like this would be very competitive under most grant programs. When the pedestrian bridge was developed across Stevens Creek with the assistance of California Coastal Conservancy, the District applied for the grant funds and the City of Mountain View administered the grant. A similar arrangement would be desirable for this project. R-96-95 Page 3 3. The District will seek a management agreement with City of Mountain View to provide for regular patrol and maintenance of the trail. District lands, ranger facilities, and ranger staff are geographically concentrated in the foothills region, making it difficult to increase patrol efforts in the Stevens Creek area. On the other hand, the City of Mountain View manages adjacent lands including the Stevens Creek Trail and may more easily be able to extend their services to the project area. Also, the trail can be viewed as a natural extension of the Stevens Creek Trail winch has proven to be highly beneficial to Mountain View residents. CEOA COMPLIANCE The District concludes this action is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Planner Contact person: Same as above 3.0 Concepts of the Future South Bay Ad Hoc Committee's Proposed Northern Bay Trail (NASA will allow implementation along the Moffett Field border to the Guadalupe Slough maximum extent feasible;phasing o the implementation may occur as obstacles are overcome) Salt Evaporation Ponds Qd 39 o Salt Evapontion Ponds 446 ❑ SAN '-217 A FRANCISCO V_217 BAY 0 PHASE 1-BAY TRAIL L� MROSD �� 67 i I BAY TRAIL BRIDGE CRMENDEN BRIDGE ------ -SHORELINE Existing Steven's Creek Trail KEY Existing Buildings 276 acres 1 F---j Wetland Areas o r�� Non-Wetland Areas 0 N OJ /j�/am 11111 Potential Bay Trail(Northern Route) i Phase 1 -3/4 Mile Trail Segment Moffett Freld Comprehensive Use Plan Regional r ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-96-93 Meeting 96-19 September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Unopposed Candidates in Ward 3 and War 4. GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION resolutions a intro uno serf Ward 3 candi to J. Edmond C Jr. and Adopt the attached , Pappointing unopposed yr Ward 4 candidate David T. Smernoff to a four-year term as Ward 3 and Ward 4 Directors. Their terms will begin on January 6, 1997. Discussion: Section 5532(e) of the District's enabling legislation states in part that the Board of Directors, at a regular or special meeting held prior to the last Monday before the last Friday in November in which an election is held, shall appoint unopposed candidates who have been nominated. Section 5532(e) specifies that the Board of Directors shall make the appointment and that the person appointed shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected for the office. J. Edmond Cyr, Jr. of Sunnyvale is the unopposed candidate nominated for the position of Director in Ward 3. David T. Smernoff of Mountain View is the unopposed candidate nominated for the position of Director in Ward 4. At your June 12, 1996 Regular Meeting, you adopted Resolution 96-21 opting not to list any unopposed candidates on the November 5, 1996 ballot. In accordance with other provisions of Section 5532, certificates of election shall be issued. The oath of office will be administered at your December 11, 1996 meeting. The District's enabling legislation provides the oaths be administered at least 15 days before the start of the January term. Prepared by: Jean Fiddes, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle 6 Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 a E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com board of Directors:Pete Siemens,hoary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.5mernoff,Nonettce Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:t_.Craig Britton RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPOINTING DIRECTOR - WARD 3 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT WHEREAS, an election for the office of Director - Ward 3 of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was scheduled to be held on November 5, 1996; and WHEREAS, at five o'clock p.m. on the 88th day prior to the date of said election only one person had been nominated for the position to be filled at that election and a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the voters or fifty voters, whichever is the smaller number, in Ward 3 of the District, had not been presented to the District Clerk requesting that an election be held; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5532(e) of the Public Resources Code, the Board of Directors, at a regular or special meeting held prior to the last Monday before the last Friday in November in which the election is held, shall appoint to the office the person who has been nominated, and; WHEREAS, J. Edmond Cyr, Jr. was unopposed as a candidate for Director - Ward 3; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District that, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5532 of the Public Resources Code, J. Edmond Cyr. Jr. is appointed Director-Ward 3 of said District, is duly qualified for the office of Director - Ward 3 of the Midpeninsula. Regional Open Space District and shall take office and serve exactly as if elected at the November 5, 1996 general district election for said office. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District this 25th day of September, 1996 by the following vote: AYES: NOTES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Nonette Hanko, President Elizabeth Crowder, Secretary Board of Directors Board of Directors Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPOINTING DIRECTOR - WARD 4 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT WHEREAS, an election for the office of Director - Ward 4 of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was scheduled to be held on November 5, 1996; and WHEREAS, at five o'clock p.m. on the 88th day prior to the date of said election only one person had been nominated for the position to be filled at that election and a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the voters or fifty voters, whichever is the smaller number, in Ward 4 of the District, had not been presented to the District Clerk requesting that an election be held; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5532(e) of the Public Resources Code, the Board of Directors, at a regular or special meeting held prior to the last Monday before the last Friday in November in which the election is held, shall appoint to the office the person who has been nominated, and; WHEREAS, David T. Smernoff was unopposed as a candidate for Director - Ward 4; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District that, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5532 of the Public Resources Code, David T. Smernoff is appointed Director-Ward 4 of said District, is duly qualified for the office of Director - Ward 4 of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and shall take office and serve exactly as if elected at the November 5, 1996 general district election for said office. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District this 25th day of September, 1996 by the following vote: AYES: NOTES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Nanette Hanko, President Elizabeth Crowder, Secretary Board of Directors Board of Directors Jean H. Fiddes, District Clerk I Regional . 1 R-90-94 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-19 September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Waive Further Bidding on Weeks Road Maintenance Project at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and to Enter Into Use and Maintenance Agreement with Neighboring Property Owner GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Authorize the General Manager to sign an agreement with adjacent property owners (Paulin) regarding use and maintenance of the road consistent with the terms of this Agenda Report. 2. Waive further bidding on the project and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract for a reduced scope road maintenance project with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. in the amount of$35,000.00. DISCUSSION At your regular meeting on July 24, 1996, you authorized staff to solicit bids for a major reconstruction project for the private driveway known as Weeks Road, and determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (see report R-96-80). This road was constructed by the District in 1993 as a condition of settlement of the Dyer vs. Mills litigation. The District inherited this responsibility with the purchase of the former Dyer property that created La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The condition of the road has deteriorated since that time. The proposed project was intended to improve the condition of the road both for the District, our tenant and the adjacent property owners (Paulin). The bidding of the project was authorized with the understanding that there were concerns about the cost of the project, the impact of the oversized truck used regularly on the road by Jack Paulin for his tree maintenance business, an outstanding payment of$5000 owed by the Paulins as part of the original agreement for the construction of the road, and about future contributions for maintenance. Staff was directed to return to the Board with potential solutions for these issues, based on actual bid prices for specific elements of the project. In spite of extra effort by staff to make potential bidders aware of the project, no bids were received at the September 5 bid opening. Staff contacted several prospective bidders, each of whom indicated they were simply too busy to bid on this remote project. The attached letter to the Board, dated August 20, from Warren and Henrietta Weeks, outlines problems the Weeks state they have experienced with drainage since the road was constructed. The Weeks own the property, fronting on Skyline Boulevard, over which most 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 0 FAX:415-691-0485E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw, David T.Smernoff,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-96-94 Page 2 of the road is constructed. Also attached is a letter to the Weeks from R. Anderson, to whom the same letter was addressed. The Weeks also provided a copy of a letter they sent to the Paulins focusing on the Paulins' failure to close the gate on the road. The Paulins contend that the gate cannot be closed safely due to the steep grade and slippery surface of the road. Since the July 24 meeting, staff has met three times with property owners Joan Paulin and her son, Jack Paulin, to resolve the issues regarding use and maintenance of the road. The principles of an agreement that have been confirmed by Joan Paulin are as follows: 1. The use of heavy trucks that might damage the road will cease immediately. (Jack Paulin's truck is nine tons unloaded, while the road easement limits truck use to three tons). 2. The District will implement the road maintenance project outlined in this report prior to winter 1996-1997. 2. The $5000 contribution outstanding from the original settlement agreement shall be paid prior to the District proceeding with the project. 3. Due to the Paulins' use of an oversize truck on the road in violation of the easement, and due to their responsibility for contribution to maintenance of the road, the District considers the Paulins potentially responsible for a portion of the cost of this project. However, this responsibility will be waived by the District provided the Paulins implement, at their sole expense, within six months from the date of the agreement, an arrangement that will allow them to keep the gate on the road closed, as required in the settlement agreement. One practical solution may be to install an electric gate at the top of the driveway. As indicated in their letter to the Paulins, the Weeks have offered to cooperate with the installation of such a ate. Pe g 4. As specified in the settlement agreement, the Paulins will acknowledge that they are responsible for 50% of the future maintenance cost for the road, once this project is completed. In February, 1996 the District applied for a Hazard Mitigation grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that would fund three-fourths of the cost of a major improvement project of the road. The grant application included most of the scope of the project on which bidding was authorized on July 24, including a complete repaving, paved drainage ditches, and additional underdrains, which would bring the first 700 feet of the road up to urban road standards. The estimated cost of the grant project is $62,460. Staff does not know if this grant will be approved. Should the District be offered the grant, staff would return to the Board for a determination as to whether to proceed with the major reconstruction project. In this case, the Paulin could be asked to contribute some or all of i R-96-94 Page 3 the $15,615 matching costs as a condition of the District's implementation the project. However, the current proposal carries no obligation as to participation in the grant project by either party. Staff recommends, conditioned on an agreement with the Paulins regarding use and maintenance, that a limited road maintenance project be undertaken this fall on the basis of a negotiated contract. This project would correct the drainage that is impacting the driveway and the Week's property, and provide an all-weather surface on a 200-foot segment of the road that is in the poorest condition. Staff has negotiated with two contractors to obtain prices for the proposed work and recommends that the Board waive further bidding process and authorize the General Manager to sign a contract with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction of Santa Clara in the amount of$35,000.00 (including 15% contingency) to complete the maintenance project outlined above. The work would be completed during October and November, 1996. The waterline replacement alternative discussed at the July 24 meeting will be addressed by providing the tenants with a water filter. Another work item that was included in the reconstruction project that is not included in proposed maintenance project is the repair of the subsurface drainage collector/spring, as discussed in the Week's August 20 letter, in item 3. It would be more efficient to repair the spring as part of a reconstruction project, however, if the District does not receive the grant or elect to proceed with a reconstruction project in 1997, staff recommends that the spring repair be undertaken as a separate project. Prepared by: Randy Anderson, Senior Planner Contact person: Same as above Warren & Henrietta Weeks 17000 Skyline Blvd. Woodside CA. 94062 (415) 851-2691 August 20, 1996 Nhdpeninsula Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Att: Board of Directors Subject: WEEKS DRIVEWAY REPAIR. We were encouraged to hear from Mr. Anderson that the Board has at least taken the initial step in resolving the current problems with the driveway relocation project by authorizing the solicitation of bids for the needed repair work. While we are not in a position to comment on the driveway issues that relate to the type of vehicles that use the driveway we do however have major concerns over three issues that are outside of the use question and they are as follows: 1. Prior to the construction of the original project in 1993, runoff from Highway 35 was diverted in the general area of the new driveway. After the project was completed, this runoff is now directed to the eastern corner of our property where the substantially increased water flow has created serious erosion in the area of several structures on our property. The erosion has also forced us to relocate fences on almost one complete side of our property to prevent our sons 4-H project animals from falling into the deep gullies that have been created as a result of the modified runoff. This problem must be resolved before additional erosion threatens existing structures. We believe that the installation of the proposed drop inlet will return the drainage to the 1993 conditions and will meet any obligation by the District to prevent erosion on our property caused by this situation. 2. The above referenced runoff diversion has also caused large volumes of water to flow across the entrance to the driveway and each winter creates a deep ditch that causes damage to automobiles when crossing. We believe that the proposed culvert installation will resolve this problem for all users of the driveway entrance. 3. The current collection system for the spring located in the vicinity of the relocated driveway has proven unsatisfactory and must be repaired. The location of this spring was relayed to the original designer of the driveway relocation project and it is also shown on our title report that was furnished to the District prior to the construction of the new driveway. At the time of the 'discovery' of the spring during the initial driveway relocation project the flow from the spring averaged four gallons per minute as was the case prior to the construction. Currently the flow is less than one gallon per minute and this represents an unacceptable loss of a valuable resource to us and is also a major contributor to the failure of the relocated driveway surface. We believe that the proposed modifications to the spring water collection system will restore the spring to the pre-construction flow and will go a long way toward resolving the problems experienced with the relocated driveway surface during the winter months. We must also insist that the gate on the new driveway remain closed and locked as agreed to in court by all parties involved in the driveway use issue. This is extremely important to us as bike riders, hikers and horse back riders routinely use the new driveway. While we would prefer that this issue be resolved by an equitable agreement between the District and the Paulins, we will seek a remedy by the Court if this is not the case. While this action is our last resort, we must control access to our property to protect our rights and we sincerely hope we will not be forced to take this action. Please let us know if we can lend any support in resolving this issue and do not hesitate to have your staff call Warren at work at (408) 277-3519 (voice mail) or (408) 277-3500 (radio contact for urgent matters). Sincerely, Warren and Henrietta Weeks CC. Jack Paulin Joan M. Paulin Tom Reese Esq. Warren & Henrietta Weeks 17000 Skyline Blvd, Woodside CA. 94062 (415) 851-2691 August 21, 1996 Joan Paulin 1955 Newell Palo Alto Calif. 94301. Dear Joan We have just dispatched a letter to the Open Space District delineating our concerns that relate to the currently proposed driveway repair project and have also sent a copy to you and Jack. We would like to now ask that you attempt to come to some agreement with the District as to your participation in certain portions of the project which are the relocation of the gate with the installation of an additional turnout and wheel stops plus the extra costs of the road surface that is required due to Jacks use of the 6x6 truck. The District has indicated that they will consider some sort of a payment arrangement to ease the burden on your family and what the District is willing to do at their own expense is quite generous and you should jump at the offer. Even if you plan to the sell the property the value added will far exceed your costs. In a number of brief conversations with Warren you have indicated that you felt that you had been taken advantage of by both us and the District. Below we will list the actions we have taken on your behalf that were not stipulated by any signed agreement and were taken in the spirit of being a 'good neighbor', and they are: 1. We have been lenient with you and your family with regard to the issue of keeping the gate closed and locked. Our tolerance was out of respect for your concerns about the difficulty of opening and closing the gate, stemming from the driveway in its current condition. 2. We paid $3,333.33 to have the driveway alignment changed solely to accommodate your family's concern with the one agreed to in the final settlement. 3. We asked the District to improve and maintain the old driveway through our property for almost two years. Over two thirds of the distance was for the sole benefit of your family, it had nothing to do with us. 4. We offered electrical power that we have at the top of our driveway, at a 'for cost' basis, to serve an automatic gate for the new driveway. 5. Warren made several failed attempts in writing to get the District to help pay for the installation of a multiple locking device on the gate when it was installed on the old driveway. 6. During the construction of the driveway relocation, we furnished staging areas, water, power and tools to the contractor to facilitate the project and yield the best results possible. While it is agreed that the project was a complete failure as a result of the design, we did try to deliver the best results for your family. 7. Near the completion of the driveway relocation project Warren asked Jack "is this okay with you"? His response was, "it looks great". 8. Once the new driveway was completed, we agreed to the relocation of the gate to a location other than that stipulated in the final agreement solely for the benefit of your family. Now, we would like to relate our observations of the actions of you and your family that correspond to many of our efforts on your collective behalf, which are: 1. At a great liability to our property, the current gate on the new driveway is left unlocked and open at all times which is in total violation of the agreement signed by all parties, you included. 2. You and your family have refused to pay the $5,000.00 for the increased cost of the new alignment that you insisted on. 3. You and your family has failed to furnish the new easement documents to us as agreed to in the final settlement. 4. The new driveway surface furnished by the District on the old driveway would have remained serviceable for several years had Jack not destroyed it with his 6x6 truck. 5. Jack installed the electrical wire for the gate BEFORE the county inspected the new water line and the contractor was forced to tare it out in order to get a sign off on the water line. Warren had previously informed Jack that the County would not accept pipe and wire in the same ditch but Jack chose to do it anyway and left the contractor to deal with the inspector who ordered him to tear it out. 6. The gate installed on the old driveway was seldom locked by you or your family and on some instances was locked OPEN in complete violation of the final agreement. 7. Although Jack was given the opportunity to approve the final construction of the relocated driveway, you and your family continue to complain about the results. 8. Even though we agreed to relocate the gate below the location specified in the final agreement, you and your family still refuse to keep the gate closed and locked as agreed in the signed and recorded agreement. From our prospective we have gone the extra mile, while you and your family have not matched our effort. Who is taking advantage of who, here? Presently, you have an opportunity to resolve all outstanding issues by coming to some form of agreement with the District. If you do not reach an agreement that will allow the original settlement to be abided to, you will force us to ask the court for an injunction to require you and your family to keep the gate closed and locked. If you or your family do not comply, you will be held in contempt of court. We are approaching the end of our 'good neighbor' rope and must take action if you and your family refuse to come to some agreement with the District on the driveway repair issues. Joan, you signed the agreements, and you must abide by them, or we will be forced to take the necessary action to protect our property rights. We need a reply from you by October 1, 1996 as to your intended action on this matter. If you would like to talk about this please give us a call at home and we can get together. Sincerely, �I Warren and Henrietta Weeks CC. Jack Paulin Midpeninsula Open Space District Tom Reese Esq. Regional Open Sioce ---------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 6, 1996 Warren and Henrietta Weeks 17000 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA 94062 Re: Weeks Driveway Repair, La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve Dear Mr. and Mrs. Weeks: Thank you for your recent letter. Your letter to the Board of Directors and this reply to your letter to me have been forwarded to the Board. As we discussed at the site, I have thoroughly investigated the drainage situation on Highway 35 as it impacts your property and have incorporated some measures to correct the situation into the plans for repairing the driveway. This includes an additional drain inlet in the existing Caltrans; culvert on the southwest side of Skyline Boulevard and improvements to the existing drains below this culvert to handle the increased flow. The plans also include regrading the driveway apron and installing a culvert under the driveway to address the ditch that you describe. The District is currently negotiating with the adjacent property owners, Jack Paulin and his mother, Joan Paulin, regarding participation in the costs of repairing the road. If negotiations with the Paulins cannot be resolved in time to allow the overall repair project to proceed before this winter, I intend to recommend to the Board that they authorize the construction of the above mentioned improvements this fall in any case. No bids were received at the September 5 bid opening for the road repair project. I anticipate we will negotiate a contract for the drainage improvements, and rebid the road repairs in the spring. It would be practical to correct the low flow rate of the spring as part of the overall repair project. However, if it appears that the repair project will not proceed by next summer, I would recommend to the Board that the District replace the collection system as a separate project. Finally, we have made the closure of the gate a key part of the design process and our negotiations with the Paulins, however we cannot force the Paulins to close the gate. We will reinforce with our tenants and staff the responsibility to close the gate. We recognize that some improvement or modification of the road and/or gate arrangement may be necessary to make it practical to close the gate. 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton f Warren and Henrietta Weeks September 6, 1996 page 2 Thanks again for your comments. Please let me know if you have any other comments or questions. Sincerely, Randy Anderson Senior Planner I cc L. Craig Britton, General Manager Board of Directors I i ail i i I R-96-92 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-19 September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Resolution Opposing Proposed Closure of Alpine R by San Mateo County GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION r'`" ' Adopt the attached resolution urging San Mateo County not to close upper Alpine Road east of Skyline Boulevard, but to continue to maintain the road as a public trail and emergency services route. DISCUSSION The segment of Alpine Road immediately north and east of Skyline Boulevard is a steep and winding rural road with a long history of landslide damage. The lower portion of this segment abuts Windy Hill Open Space Preserve and is maintained by the Town of Portola Valley (see attached map). The upper portion of this segment starts near Coal Creek Open Space Preserve and runs through and adjacent to Coal Creek to Page Mill Road. This portion is maintained by San Mateo County. The upper portion is unpaved, with a dirt and rock surface. This portion has been closed to public vehicular traffic by order of the Board of Supervisors in 1979. The initial closure occurred during the summer months during a time of extensive fire danger. The Director of Public Works was given the authority to determine the length of time that the road would remain closed. The road has never been reopened. Both the lower and upper portions of Alpine Road are important as public hiking, horseback, and mountain bike routes to Page Mill Road and Skyline Boulevard and provide important emergency services access for adjacent properties. Last winter a major landslide closed the upper portion of the road to vehicles.' In order to provide a through trail route, the District opened an interim bypass trail on the Coal Creek Open Space Preserve. The District had previously tried to discourage shortcutting on this steep slope, however the use of this steep trail provides a safe route to bypass the landslide. The San Mateo County Department of Public Works notified the District on July 2 that it was proposing to permanently close Alpine Road. In response to the County's request for input, the General Manager sent a letter urging the County to continue maintaining the road due to its importance as a trail and an emergency access route(see attached). The Town of Portola Valley and local residents in Portola Valley, Los Trancos Woods, and the Vista Verde Homeowner's Association are opposed to the County's proposal to abandon the road, particularly due to its importance as a fire and emergency access. To further encourage the County to retain the road, staff proposes that the Board adopt the attached resolution which would be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors. Prepared by: Randy Anderson, Senior Planner 3.3 th,&r0er66n1 Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:41 5 691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0 L. CAfi a>;j4jf Ws:b6g firms, �ayey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Winn de Wit g , GII1l iiiitLLl �CI General Manager.L.Craig Britton RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MlDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URGING THE SAN MATEO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONTINUE COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND MAINTENANCE OF UPPER ALPINE ROAD WHEREAS, San Mateo County has maintained Alpine Road between the Town of Portola Valley and Skyline Boulevard for many years; and WHEREAS, this road segment provides vital vehicular access for fire and other emergency services; and WHEREAS, this segment of road has become increasingly popular with trail users for hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling use; and WHEREAS, this segment of road provides a vital part of a regional trail system linking the urban areas of San Mateo County to Skyline Boulevard and adjacent open space preserves; and WHEREAS, this segment of road is shown on the San Mateo County Trails Plan and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District plans as an important regional connection; and WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Department of Public Works has proposed to abandon this segment of road and discontinue maintenance; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District opposes the abandonment of Alpine Road and hereby urges the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to retain the Alpine Road right-of- way and to continue to maintain the road for trail use and for emergency vehicular access. 9 ��'� ; c�• 4<g me \, PROPOS ED SEGMENT TO BE ABANDONED �• EAR 1 P R J T� m• r- 1 \C" _ 6 .bn ..t. . •�JJ s ` W a O Q O I LPlryLLI �Oi QP Lli LLJ YINDEGO Cr LLJ IL LLI I Z I• CL I• O ODINGLE (LI s` J Regional Open S&ce A. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT July 8, 1996 Neil R. Cullen Director of Public Works County of San Mateo 10 Twin Dolphin Drive Suite C-200 Redwood City, CA 94065-1065 Subject: Permanent Closure of Alpine Road East of Skyline Boulevard Dear Mr. Cullen: I am writing in response to your letter of July 2, 1996, indicating the possibility of the County abandoning the portion of Alpine Road east of Skyline Boulevard. The District recognizes the practicality of permanantly closing the road to motor vehicles. However, we encourage the County to retain the right of way due to its importance as a bicycle and trail connection to Skyline Boulevard. Alpine Road currently functions as the only safe, easily negotiable connection to the Skyline area for bicyclists and other trail users. Any County-wide transportation planning must recognize the importance of this alignment serving the bicycling community. We understand your department has recognized Alpine Road's value as a bicycle connection by applying for an ISTEA grant to create a paved bike trail on Alpine Road to allow road bikes to access Skyline Boulevard without having to contend with vehicular traffic on alternative less safe alternatives. While the grant was unsuccessful, we commend your Department for the effort and encourage you to retain and maintain Alpine Road as a county bicycle and hiking route. We are also hopeful that the County secured FEMA funds to repair the current erosion and slide damage to the road. If your department is interested in preparing another grant application for this project, the District would be happy to support the effort. In the interim, we respectfully request that you repair and continue to maintain the road in sufficient condition to allow use by bicycles, equestrians, hikers, and emergency vehicles. Si ely, L. raig Britton, General Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors Berry Stevens, ROMP 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,.Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit Genera/,Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional m ice -96-97 Meeting 96-19 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Consideration of Application for Permission to Present a Late Claim and Claim for Damages filed by William Lum rn DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATIONI �V`� By motion, deny the attached application for permission to present a late claim and the claim for damages filed by William Lum DISCUSSION This matter concerns a solo bicycle accident which occurred on December 26, 1995. The claimant, William Lum, states that he was injured while riding his bicycle on a trail on property owned by the District. The Government Code provides that claims for personal injury must be filed against government entities within six months of the incident. The claimant failed to present a claim to the District within this period. Government Code Section 911.4 permits the claimant to present an application to the agency asking for permission to file a late claim. On or about August 23, 1996, the claimant filed the attached application. The District has 45 days to grant or deny the application. If the Board denies the application, the claimant may petition the court for an order relieving him from the requirement to file a claim with the District. The court would then make the final determination whether to waive the claim filing requirements. District Legal Counsel's recommendation is that the Board deny the application for permission to present a late claim and deny the claim. Prepared by: Susan Schectman, District Legal Counsel Contact Person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone.415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Renshaw,David T.Smemoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton LAW OFFICES OF WALKUP, MELODIA, KELLY &ECHEVERRIA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 2 650 CALIFORNIA STREET,30TH FLOOR 3 SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA 94108 (415)981-7210 4 Michael J. Recupero (State Bar #166782) 5 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 6 7 8 9 10 In the Matter of the Claim of 11 l� William Lum, APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO 12 against PRESENT LATE CLAIM 13 [Gov, C. 5911.4] Midpeninsula Regional open 14 Space District, 15 16 17 TO: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 18 Application is hereby made for permission to present the 19 attached claim (Exhibit 1) after expiration of the time limit 20 provided in Government Code §911.2 . 21 As stated in the claim attached hereto as Exhibit 2, 22 claimant's accident occurred on or about December 26, 1995. On 23 April 4, 1996, a claim was timely filed on behalf of William Lum 24 against the County of San Mateo. (Exhibit 2) . The claim was 25 rejected in writing on May 24, 1996. (Exhibit 3) The time for 26 presentation of such claim under Government Code §911. 2 may have expired on or about June 26, 1996. 2 On July 23, 1996, claimant was notified that there was a 3 likelihood Midpeninsula Open Space District owned, operated and 4 maintained the subject bicycle trail. (Exhibit 4) . The following 5 day, July 24, 1996, claimant filed a Claim for Damages with the 6 Midpeninsula Open Space District. ' On August 2 , 1996, plaintiff 7 was informed the District required him to file an application for 8 permission to present a late claim. 9 Plaintiff William Lum should be granted permission to present 10 this claim as (1) he has substantially complied with Govt. Code 11 §915, (2) he exercised due diligence in investigating and filing his 12 1: claim, (3) presentation of his claim to the alleged wrong entity was 13 the result of mistake, inadvertence, surprise and excusable neglect 14 and (4) this entity will not be prejudiced by the filing of this 15 11 I claim. 16 This incident occurred on a bicycle trail in Huddart Park, 17 which is located in the County of San Mateo. The park is located 18 within the County limits and appears through maps and other 19 topographical surveys to be within the county's borders and 20 jurisdiction. Plaintiff exercised due diligence in investigating 21 l� and pursuing the claim. Plaintiff had an honest and good faith 22 belief that because of park location, registration, map identity, 23 24 'Petitioner who seeks leave to file late claim must show, in 25 I addition to showing mistake or excusable neglect, that he acted ',; with reasonable diligence after discovering the mistake. Viles V. 26 :; State (1967) 66 Cal. 2d 24. Petitioner here was certainly diligent h LA"OFPCES Of in immediately filing a claim with Midpeninsula open space I� District once he discovered they were a proper party. VALKUP,NiELODIA, I ELLY&ECHEVERRIA A PROFESSiO%AL CORPORATION ,30 CALIFORNIA STREET 2 30TH FLOOR ,FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94108 AT SI 981--210 signage, services, geography and boundaries, that this facility was 2 owned and operated by the County of San Mateo. Plaintiff ' s filing 3 with the County of San Mateo was therefore due to mistake, 4I inadvertence, surprise and excusable neglect. 5 Further, plaintiff believed at the time of filing that the 6 1 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the County of San 7 Mateo shared the same governing body, and/or were related and 1 8 connected associations and that notice to one entity was sufficient 9 notice to the other for purposes of the claims process. 10 This entity will not be prejudiced by the filing of this late 11 1 I claim. Plaintiff has a good faith belief that Mr. John Escobar, a 12 representative of the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District was 13 made aware of the accident, received copies of the original incident 14 report, and knew of the plaintiff 's air evacuation and treatment, 15 prior to the time the claim statute expired. (Exhibit 5) . 16 I certify and declare under penalty of perjury under the laws 17 of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. 18 9 Dated: AugustZ4 1996 WALKUP, RECUPERO DIA, KELLY & ECHEVERRIA 20 21 By: <1 a, / - V Mri!fH,�tE 22 Attorneys f6,rjClaimant 23 24 25 26 LAW OFFICES OF VA LKIM,MELODIA, LLY&ECHEVERRIA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ;0 CALIFORNIA STREET 3 TOTH FLOO R FRAINCISCO,CALIFORNIA 94108 I41 51911F 72111 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO: MID PENINSULA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022 ATTN: MS. JEANNE FIDDES, Administrative Services Manager CLAIMANT'S NAME William Lum CLAIMANT'S ADDRESS 126 N. Mayfair Daly City, CA 94015 415/992-7652 ADDRESS WHERE CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE SENT 126 N. Mayfair Daly City, CA 94015 415/992-7652 DATE OF INCIDENT 12/26/95 LOCATION Trail, near Scaggs Point, in or near Huddard Park, San Mateo County, California. FACTS OF THE ACCIDENT Claimant was riding a bicycle on a trail owned, operated, maintained and kept open by the County of San Mateo/Mid Peninsula Open Space District. Said entities so negligently and recklessly failed to own, operate and inspect said trail, or take reasonable steps as required by these entities' internal guidelines, rules, regulations and enactments to ensure that it was made safe for foreseeable use; and negligently and recklessly failed to warn of the dangers accompanying the use of said property; and so negligently and recklessly failed to prohibit the use of the dangerous property, thus causing claimant to lose control of his bicycle and sustain injury as set out herein. INJURIES AND DAMAGES As a result of the entities' negligence and/or recklessness, the defendant sustained injury including but not limited to, severe lacerations and contusions of his head; closed head brain injury; facial scarring and other injuries presently undiagnosed. Claimant is informed and believes and therefore alleges upon such information and belief that certain of said injuries will be permanent in nature, the extent of said permanent injuries being at this time unknown to claimant. By reason of the premises, it became necessary for William Lum to incur expenses for medical care and treatment of his injuries and claimant's damages in this respect are presently unascertained and continuing. By reason of the premises, William Lum has been unable to pursue his regular employment, has sustained an earnings loss and his earning capacity has been diminished to a special damage in a presently unascertained sum. By reason of the premises, William Lum has sustained general damages in a sum exceeding $50, 000.00. NAME OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OR DAMAGE, IF KNOWN It is unknown at this time which public employees were responsible for claimant's injury. ITEMIZATION OF CLAIM Claimant's medical bills and other expenses incurred as a result of this accident have yet to be ascertained though they will be provided when obtained. DATED: July 24 , 1996 VMIL LJ.1iZECUWP+O Representative CLAilti1 AGAINST THE COUNTY OF SA._ .AA fFO (Please print or type in black InkJ Claimant's Narne:- -- WILLIAra um Claimants Address: 126 North Mayfair Daly City 94015 415-992-7652 City, State: -- Zip code: Phone: Amount of Claim: S Jurisdiction lies in Superior Court, County of San .Mateo Address to which notices and correspondence are to be sent (if different than above): RANDAL.L P. CHOY, MICHAEL L. GREENBERG HEDANI & CHOY 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 900 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 Date of lncldent:12/26/95 Lccation. Trail, near Skaggs Point, San Mateo County How did it occur: Claimant was riding a bicycle on a trail maintained and kept -by the County of San Mateo. The County negligently and intentionally failed to maintain and keep the trail in safe condition, thus causing claimant to lose control of his bicycle and impact with the groan . Describ: dam,:ge. or loss See Attached. Nome of Public Employ-a.z;5) cz:;si„G injury or damage, if known- It-miz-tien of claim (list items totaling amount,-ce[ forth drove): S S 5 Tctal S Gaffed at ca►if;,r,-1a on A'TT'nPNXIV Pnp r'T]T%Ta%-T ATTACHMENT TO WILLIAM LUM'S CLAIM AGAINST THE CONY OF SAN MATEO i DESCRIBE DAMAGE OR LOSS - Medical damages, including but not limited to, emergency medical response 1, (including helicopter evacuation) , emergency room medical treatment, emergency neuro-surgery, extended hospital care and treament, in-patient neuro-evaluation, extended therapy = h and other ongoing medical care related to the severe close head brain injury; severe lacerations and contusions resulting an facial scarring; wage loss; emotional distress; damage to g personal property including claimant's bicycle. i ! { I � I I I� i tom '' V Board t 0 of Supervisors Sue L BOARD P � OF SUPERVISORS RUBEN BARRALES MARY GRIFFIN TOM HUENING TED LEMPERT MICHAEL D. NEVIN COUNTY OF SAN MATE O CCLERIKOFRD THEL. BOARDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4566 4 .. . May 24, 1996 Michael Greenberg 1�i?`1 220 Montgomery §treet Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 Notice is herebygiven that the claim filed on behalf of William Lum which was '. received in the ffice of the Board of Supervisors on April 4, 1996, was presented to r' the Board of S :r'e ..sor; cr, `.I.. , " ,r; r, a ;.: , r 1 t _ . a 1, i_ 96, am', rcJ;fc',cd1 in As entiicty by said board. WARNING: Subject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally delivered or deposited in the mail to file a state court action (.� on this claim. See Government Code Section 945.6. W dVery truly yours, W Elaine Walton Horsley, Assistant U Clerk of the Board of Supervisors EWH:dey cc: Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services Keith A. Hillegass Company, Inc. M:\USERS\WPDATA\QADATA\CLAIMS2.REJ KEITH A. HILLEGASS COMPANY, INC . INSURANCE ADJUSTERS & ADMINISTRATORS July 23 , 1996 a Walkup Melodia et al. 650 California 30th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 Attn: Mr. Mike Recupero, Attorney at Law Re: Our File No. G95-0091 Our Client County of San Mateo Your Client William Lum D/Accident 12/26/95 Dear Mr. Recupero: This will confirm our telephone discussion on July 17 , 1996 with regard to the above captioned matter. It is my understanding that you are now the attorney of record for William Lum who was previously represented by Michael Greenberg of the law offices of Hedani & Choy. i Pursuant to our discussion, I am attaching herewith a copy of my July 17 , 1996 letter to Michael Greenberg which I think you will find self-explanatory. As I discussed with you on the telephone, the area of this accident is not under the jurisdiction and/or control of thr County of San Mateo, but rather the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District. The Open Space District is a separate and distinct legal entity over which the County of San Mateo has no jurisdiction and/or control. My invitation to meet at the site with my County representative from the Parks and Recreation Department still remains open so that you can satisfy yourself as to the proper jurisdiction. Please let me know if you wish me to arrange such a meeting and I will be pleased to do so. I look forward to hearing back from you. Very truly yours, tom./ Maureen Shutts MS: sdc epcls I Mlle w mA to: 191 Ca&i A-Ste.S07. �_155 Callan Avenue, Suite A - San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 351-1600 FAX (510) 351-1612 08/26/96 16:26 e415 391 6965 WALKUP LAW FIRM 9002 KEITH A. HILLECASS COMPANY, INC. INSURANCE ADJUSTERS & ADMINISTRATORS July 17, 1996 i Law Offices of HEDANI & CHOY 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 Attn: Michael L. Greenberg, Esq. Re: Our File No. : G 95-009I Our Client . County of San Mateo Your Client : WILLIAM LUM D/Accident . 12/26/95 Dear Mr. Greenberg: This will acknowledge receipt of the claim that you recently filed against the County of San Mateo on behalf of your client, William Lum, and will also confirm our telephone discussion on July 10, 1996, regarding same. Subsequent to our telephone discussion, I was able to discuss this matter at length with the Mid-Peninsula Open Space Dis- trict, Mr. John Escobar; 415/691-1200. Mr. Escobar confirmed that the area involved in this matter was one of the bicycle trails owned, operated, and maintained by the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District. He had copies of the original incident report, was aware that your client had been helicoptered out of the area for medical treatment, etc. Mr. Escobar indi- cated to me that your claim should be filed directly with the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022. Please send that to the atten- tion of Ms. Jean Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager. In our telephone discussion, you and I had agreed to make arrangements to meet at the site so as to determine proper jurisdiction. Under the circumstances, I think that pro- bably is not necessary, since Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District has verbally informed me that it is definitely their jurisdiction. 155 Callan Avenue,Suite A -San Leandro, CA 94577 (510)351-1600 FAX(510) 351-1612 0,8/26i96 16:27 0&415 391 6965 WALKUP LAW FIRM 9 003 Michael L. Greenberg, Esq. HEDANI & CHOY July 17, 1996 Page Two The County of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department had already advised me, and I had relayed that informa- tion on to you, that the County of San Mateo does no t have an y bicy cle Y y trails in and/or around Huddazd Park. Furthermore, they advised that the Skaggs Point area is not part of our park system. Please be so kind as to give me a call upon receipt of this letter so that we can discuss whether you wish to follow-up to meet with the representatives of the County of San Mateo at the site so as to definitively define the accident area jurisdiction. I am sure that we could probably arrange to have the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District personnel also present. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Very truly yours, I I MAUREEN SHUTTS MS/ Warney cc: Taylor/COUNTY OF SAN MATED I ce Regional Open S, R-96-99 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 96-19 September 25, 1996 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Change District's Bank and Designation thorized Signatories for District Accounts and for Entering District Safe Deposit Boxes GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS (1) Approve changing District's bank to Mid-Peninsula Bank of Palo Alto. (2) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories of the District for Santa Clara County Accounts (3) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Signing and Endorsing Checks and Other Instruments for General Checking Account (Mid-Peninsula Bank) (4) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Signing of Payroll Related Checks for Payroll Checking Account (Mid-Peninsula Bank) (5) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Telephone Withdrawals, Deposits, and Wire Transfers (Mid-Peninsula Bank) (6) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (Mid- Peninsula Bank) Discussion: Because of First Interstate's recent take-over by Wells Fargo bank, the Districts' accounts and safe deposit boxes are currently at Wells Fargo Bank in Los Altos. Wells Fargo's services are less satisfactory, and staff proposes moving the District's accounts and safe deposit boxes to Mid-Peninsula Bank of Palo Alto. General Manager C. Britton and Controller M. Foster met with representatives of Mid-Peninsula Bank on Thursday, September 12, 1996. The services and cost-savings Mid-Peninsula Bank, which is locally owned, will be providing the District, as well as its commitment to customer service will be of great benefit to the District. Prepared by: J. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 a FAX:415-691-0485 a E-mail: mrosd@netc:om.com Eta Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff, Nanette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:t..Craig Britton RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SIGNATORIES OF THE DISTRICT FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY ACCOUNTS WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has passed Resolution 93-13, dated April 28, 1993, authorizing signatories to make disbursements on behalf of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section 1. The signatures of the present holders of said offices are as follows, and the Director of Finance of Santa Clara County is authorized to make disbursements on behalf of the District based on any one signature for amounts under $5,000 and any two signatures for amounts $5,000 and over, as set forth below: GENERAL MANAGER L. Craig Britton ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER Jean H. Fiddes Malcolm Smith OPERATIONS MANAGER John M. Escobar r -OLUTZON NO. COR&RATE BANKING RESOLL )N (for Deposit Accounts) Depositor: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE Financial MID—PENINSULA BANK DISTRICT—GENERAL ACCOUNT institution: 420 Cowper Street 330 DISTEL CIRCLE Palo Alto,CA 94301 LOS ALTOS,CA 94022 Account NO: 0108390201 I, the undersigned Secretary of the Corporation named above, HEREBY CERTIFY that the Corporation is organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the state of California as a non—profit corporation,with its principal office at 330 DISTEL CIRCLE,LOS ALTOS,CA 94022. Account Holder. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—GENERAL ACCOUNT is the complete and correct name of the Account Holder. FURTHER CERTIFY that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, duly and regularly called and held on at which a quorum was present and voting,the following resolutions were adopted: RESOLVED, that the Financial Institution named above at any one or more of its offices or branches, be and it hereby is designated as the Financial Institution of and depository for the funds of this Corporation,which may be withdrawn on checks,drafts,advices of debit,notes or other orders for the payment of monies bearing the following appropriate number of signatures: '1 SIGNATURE IF UNDER$5,000—2 SIGNATURES IF OVER$5,000 of the following named officers or employees of this Corporation("Agents"),whose actual signatures are shown below: X L.CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER X JEAN H FIDDES,DISRTICT CLERK X JOHN M ESCOBAR,OPERATIONS MANAGER X MALCOLM SMITH,PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER and that the Financial Institution shall be and is authorized to honor and pay the same whether or not they are payable to bearer or to the individual order of any Agent or Agents signing the same. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Financial institution is hereby directed to accept and pay without further inquiry any item drawn against any of the Corporation's accounts with the Financial Institution bearing the signature or signatures of Agents, as authorized above or otherwise, even though drawn or endorsed to the order of any Agent signing or tendered by such Agent for cashing or in payment of the individual obligation of such Agent or for deposit to the Agent's personal account, and the Financial Institution shall not be required or be under any obligation to inquire as to the circumstances of the issue or use of any item signed in accordance with the resolutions contained herein,or the application or disposition of such item or the proceeds of the item. FURTHER RESOLVED, that any one of such Agents is authorized to endorse all checks, drafts, notes and other items payable to or owned by this Corporation for deposit with the Financial Institution, or for collection or discount by the Financial Institution; and to accept drafts and other items payable at the Financial Institution. FURTHER RESOLVED,that the above named agents are authorized and empowered to execute such other agreements,including, but not limited to, special depository agreements and arrangements regarding the manner, conditions, or purposes for which funds,checks,or items of the Corporation may be deposited, collected, or withdrawn and to perform such other acts as they deem reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of these resolutions. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authority hereby conferred upon the above named Agents shall be and remain in full force and effect until written notice of the revocation thereof shall have been delivered to and received by the Financial Institution at each location where an account is maintained. Any such notice shall not affect any items in process at the time notice is given. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the persons named above occupy the positions set forth opposite their respective names and signatures;that the foregoing Resolutions now stand of record on the books of the Corporation; that they are in full force and effect and have not been modified in any manner whatsoever. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on , 1996 and attest that the signatures set opposite the names listed above are their genuine signatures. CERTIFIED TO AND ATTESTED BY: X .Secretary CORPORATE X SEAL *NOTE: in case the secretary or other certifying officer s designated oy the foregoing resolutions as one of the signing officers,this certificate should also De signed oy a second Officer or Oirector of the Corporation. Of PCS.y PRO,R.O U 6...,..T W 0",4- 7.".fp HNN an►sS.rv7cu,is. AN bpRn R.—.N. CA-C.tcFj%T16vt770 I MID-PENINSULA BANK RESOLUTION NO . 0108390201 Account Holder Name(s): MIDPENIN ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT - GENERAL ACCOUNT Reporting SSN/TIN: Mailing Address: 330 DISTEL CIRCLE City, State, Zip Code: LOS ALTOS, CA 94022 Street Location: 330 DISTEL CIRCLE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022 Telephone Number: Work#: (415) 691-1200 Number of Signatures Required: ` CIF Number: I Signatures of Authorized Individuals. This Agreement is subject to all terms below. X X L.CRAIG BRITTON GENERAL MANAGER JEAN H FIDDES DISRTICT CLERK X X JOHN M ESCOBAR OPERATIONS MANAGER MALCOLM SMITH PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER X 1 (Signatures and printed names of each account signer) , '� 'SIGNER REQUIREMENTS: 1 SIGNATURE IF UNDER$5,000-2 SIGNATURES IF OVER$5000 I The authorized Agent(s) signing above and on the attached Signature Card Addendum agree(s), that the Corporation's Account(s)will be governed by the terms set forth in the Account Agreement and Disclosure,the Rate and Fee Schedule, the Time Certificate of Deposit Agreement(if applicable),the Funds Availability Policy Disclosure and the Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement and Disclosure if requested above, as amended by the Financial Institution from time to time. The authorized Agent(s)also acknowledge that they have received at least one copy of these account documents. Account Purpose: Non Consumer EFT Services: No CORPORATION TYPE:Corporation(Not For Profit ACCOUNT TYPE BUSINESS CHECKING OPENED BY 023 ACCOUNT NUMBER 0108390201 OFFICER 024 Date Opened Date Revised OP,ening Deposit ATM Verified By Account Formerly With Cud 09-16-96 $ N THRYN FIRS KA T INTERSTATE Date Closed Cios+ng Balance Closed By Reason For Closing Statement Service Ding Disposition Disposition Mail DEPOSIT PRO,Reg.U.S.Pat.d T.M.OFF.,Ver.7.04c(c)1996 CFI ProServices,Inc. All Rights Reserved. CA-L703SG.25 4X6 CORPORATE BANKING RESOLUTION (for Deposit Accounts) Depositor: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE Financial MID-PENINSULA BANK � � m DISTRICT-PAYROLL ACCOUNT Institution: 420 Cowper Street 330 DISTEL CIRCLE Palo Alto,CA 94301 LOS ALTOS,CA 94022 Account No: 0110653801 I, the undersigned Secretary of the Corporation named above, HEREBY CERTIFY that the Corporation is organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the state of California as a non-profit corporation,with its principal office at 330 DISTEL CIRCLE,LOS ALTOS,CA 94022. Account Holder. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT-PAYROLL ACCOUNT is the complete and correct name of the Account Holder. I FURTHER CERTIFY that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, duty and regularly called and held on ,at which a quorum was present and voting,the following resolutions were adopted: RESOLVED, that the Financial Institution named above at an one or more of its offices or branches, be and it hereby i designated as the Financial Y S Y 9 Institution of and depository for the funds of this Corporation,which may be withdrawn on checks,drafts.advises of debit, notes or other orders for the I payment of monies bearing the following appropriate number of signatures: '1 SIGNATURE IF UNDER$5,d00-2 SIGNATURES IF OVER$5,000 of the following named officers or employees of this Corporation("Agents"),whose actual signatures are shown below: i X L.CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER I X JEAN FIDDES,DISTTICT CLERK i X JOHN M ESCOBAR,OPERATIONS MANAGER X MALCOLM SMITH,PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER and that the Financial Institution shall be and is authorized to honor and pay the same whether or not they are payable to bearer or to the individual order of any Agent or Agents signing the same. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Financial Institution is hereby directed to accept and pay without further inquiry any item drawn against any of the Corporation's accounts with the Financial Institution bearing the signature or signatures of Agents, as authorized above or otherwise, even though drawn or endorsed to the order of any Agent signing or tendered by such Agent for cashing or in payment of the individual obligation of such Agent or for deposit to the Agent's personal account, and the Financial Institution shall not be required or be under any obligation to inquire as to the circumstances of the issue or use of any item signed in accordance with the resolutions contained herein,or the application or disposition of such item or the proceeds of the item. FURTHER RESOLVED, that any one of such Agents is authorized to endorse all checks, drafts, notes and other items payable to or owned by this Corporation for deposit with the Financial Institution, or for collection or discount by the Financial Institution; and to accept drafts and other items payable at the Financial Institution. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above named agents are authorized and empowered to execute such other agreements,including, but not limited to, special depository agreements and arrangements regarding the manner,conditions, or purposes for which funds,checks, or items of the Corporation may be deposited, collected, or withdrawn and to perform such other acts as they deem reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of these resolutions. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authority hereby conferred upon the above named Agents shall be and remain in full force and effect until written notice of the revocation thereof shall have been delivered to and received by the Financial Institution at each location where an account is maintained. Any such notice shall not affect any items in process at the time notice is given. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the persons named above occupy the positions set forth opposite their respective names and signatures;that the foregoing Resolutions now stand of record on the books of the Corporation; that they are in full force and effect and have not been modified in any manner whatsoever. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on , 1996 and attest that the signatures set opposite the names listed above are their genuine signatures. CERTIFIED TO AND ATTESTED BY: X *Secretary CORPORATE X SEAL .NOTE: to case the Secretary or other certifying officers ees,gnated Dy the foregoing resolutions as one of the signing officers,this certificate should also De signed oy a second Officer or Director of the Corporation. DEPOSIT PRO.Asp.U S.Phi.L T W OFF,vN 7 D"a;q ill{ CFI ftell-01.hit. All llphta I11#14—d. CA-O.'CFI%TiSILTIS 40 MID-PENINSULA BANK RESOLUTION NO. 0110653801 Account Holder Name(s): MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT - PAYROLL ACCOUNT Reporting SSN/TIN: Mailing Address: 330 DISTEL CIRCLE City, State, Zip Code: LOS ALTOS, CA 94022 Street Location: 330 DISTEL CIRCLE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022 Telephone Number: Work#: (415) 691-1200 Number of Signatures Required: * CIF Number: Sign lures of Authorized Individuals. This Aqreement is subject to all terms below. x x L.CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER JEAN FWDES,DISFITICT CLERK x x JOHN M ESCOBAR,OPERATIONS MANAGER MALCOLM SMITH,PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER (Signatures and printed names of each account signer) *SIGNER REQUIREMENTS: "1 SIGNATURE IF UNDER$5,000-2 SIGNATURES IF OVER$5,000 The authorized Agent(s) signing above agree(s), that the Corporation's Account(s) will be governed by the terms set forth in the Account Agreement and Disclosure, the Rate and Fee Schedule, the Time Certificate of Deposit Agreement (if applicable), the Funds Availability Policy Disclosure and the Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement and Disclosure it requested above,as amended by the Financial Institution from time to time. The authorized Agent(s)also acknowledge that they have received at least one copy of these account documents. Account Purpose: Non Consumer EFT Services: No CORPORATION TYPE:Corporation(Not For Profit) ACCOUNT TYPE BUSINESS CHECKING OPENED BY 023 ACCOUNTNUMBER 0110653801 OFFICER 024 Date Opened Dale Revised Opening Deposit ATM I Verified By Account Formerly With Card 09-16-96 $ N KATHRYN FIRST INTERSTATE I BNK Date Closed Closing Balance Closed 0y Reason For Closing statement Service Ong Disposition Disposition Mail DEPOSIT PRO,Reg.U.S.Pat.&T.M.OFF.,Ver.7.04C(C)1996 CFI ProServices,Inc. All Rights Reserved. CA-L703SG.25 4X6 RESOLUTION NO. M10-PENINSULA BANK AUTHORIZATION FOR TELEPHONE WITHDRAWALS, DEPOSITS AND WIRE TRANSFERS I WHEREAS,Undersigned has established one or more savings and deposit accounts with MID-PENINSULA BANK("Bank")and it is to the benefit of Undersigned to enter into an agreement with Bank so that Undersigned can,from time to time, make withdrawals and deposits from said accounts. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That Bank pay funds from or to any of the accounts listed hereon upon authorization by any of the parties who are authorized to give written or telephonic requests for v ididrawals. That if the Bank is advised by telephone that the person calling is one of the parties authorized to withdraw or transfer funds, the Bank may accept such representation as true without further inquiry,and Undersigned hereby releases Bank from airy claims or causes of action which Undersigned may sufferor incurby reason of Bank's compliance with any telephonic request in connection with the listed accoruits. Bank shall promptly acknowledge any telephonic withdrawals from one account and deposited into another listed account by mailing notice thereof to Undersigned. Tlus agreement may be voluntarily terminated at any time by written notice to Bank from Undersigned,or to Undersigned from Bank. This agreement may be modified only in writing delivered to Bank or by Bank's written notice to Undersigned when Bank receives no negative response Nvithin 30 days. No voluntary termination shall affect any withdrawals,check or deposit properly paid and issued prior to such notice and the obligations of Undersigned. FUNDS MAY BE'IRANSFERRED TO AND FROM: PARTIES AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON ACCOUNTS& MAKE TRANSFERS: 0108390201 0110653801 Account Name Account Number L. Craig Britton, General Manager **or Account Name Account Number Jean H. Fiddes , Admn . Services Ma PARTIES AUTHORIZED TO MAKE TRANSFERS ONLY: **or o n sco ar, Operations Manager Bernardette Congdon, Accounting **or Specialist Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Mgr **or wire transfers only) Y) Date: -Stglci�if'ir7ht8�rpar<tt�tsnact�tnrt- Michael L.Fos Controller If"Undersigned" refers to a corporation account,die following must be certified by the Secretary of the Corpuiation. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full,true and correct copy of die resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the at a meeting of said Board held on the day of 19 and that the signatures hereon are true and correct of those authorized to sign I (SEAL) Signature of- e e Secretary **NOTE: If two or more signatures are required to withdraw funds,one person may request by telephone a withdrawal and a deposit into another listed account only if the same signatures appear on both accounts. 3190 M PB-134 SAWS DEPOSIT — RESOLUTION NO. DEPOSIT SIGNATURE CARD - NO PERSONAL NW Renter: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE Financial MID-PENINSULA BANK DISTRICT Institution: 420 Cowper Street 330 DISTEL CIRCLE Palo Alto,CA 94301 LOS ALTOS,CA 94022 RENTAL AGREEMENT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, hereinafter"Renter", hereby applies to MID-PENINSULA BANK, hereinafter'you", 'your", to rent the safe deposit box in accordance with the terms and conditions contained on both sides of this card and, in consideration of the rental and the delivery of the two keys to the box,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,agrees to pay the rental fees and to comply in all respects with and be bound by all the terms,conditions,rules and regulations referred to or included in this Agreement. CORPORATE/ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION I hereby certify that I am the duly qualified Secretary of MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT; that at a meeting regularly convened pursuant to its Bylaws on September_ 1996,or by special action without a meeting,its Board of Directors adopted a resolution which has not since been modified or revoked,of which the following is a true copy: "Resolved that any one(1)of the Authorized Signers below be and they hereby are authorized to enter into such safe deposit rental agreement(s) with MID-PENINSULA BANK,as they shall deem proper,to have access to and to surrender the box or boxes,to receive and receipt for any contents of the box or boxes or other property in your possession for storing or safekeeping and to execute releases of liability with respect to any such transactions, unfit you receive at the location at which the safe deposit box or boxes may be rented a certified copy of a resolution revoking or modifying this resolution." I further certify that the signatures below are genuine signatures of the persons designated in the resolution. CERTIFIED TO AND ATTESTED BY: X *Secretary or Aselalan!See Maly CORPORATE X SEAL Renter: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Box Number: 2704 Number of Signers Required: Any one(1)of the Authorized Signer(s)shown below. The Signers below authorize the Financial Institution to automatically charge account 0109390201 for the Safe Deposit Box rental amount when due. AUTHORIZED SIGNER(S)AND TITLE(S) IDENTIFICATION X SSN: Phone: (H): (W):(415)691-1200 L.CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 JEAN H FIDDES,DISFITICT CLERK Street: Job: 10: X SSN: Phone: (H): (W):(415)691-1200 NONETTE HANKO,President Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone: (H): (W):(415)691-1200 DAVID SMERNOFF,Treasurer Street: Job: ID: ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE _ 04 SAFE DE&IT SIGNATURE CARD — NON ISONAL Page 2 (Continued) RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Renter will abide by all the rules and regulations,whether adopted by you or imposed by law,concerning the means of access to any safe deposit box rented,occupied or used by Renter,and especially to the safe deposit box described above,and also concerning the disposition of the contents of the box,and the identification of the Renter,or of any of Renter's Agents. Renter acknowledges that you have no knowledge of the contents of the box. 2. If you are served with any legal process involving any person or entity having a right of access to the box,you may suspend access to the box to any or all persons having a right of access until the action or process is released. You may comply with such process without liability to Renter. learn f an circumstances or conditions which in our judgment makes it reasonably possible that you will incur an liability if access to the 3. If you ea o c Y ty box is permitted,you may refuse access to any and all persons without incurring any liability because of this refusal until such possibility of liability has passed, or until you are held harmless and indemnified to your reasonable satisfaction against liability, and for all damages, costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys'fees at trial and on appeal,incurred by you in any legal action involving the box or its contents. 4. Upon mailing to Renter at the address designated on your books, or otherwise delivering to Renter, or Renter's Agent or legal representative, a written notice, you may,at any time,terminate the rental and possession of the box upon refunding the unearned portion of any advance payment of rental,in which event Renter will be entitled to the contents of the box upon the surrender of the two keys to the box. 5. Unless terminated under the foregoing paragraph or unless Renter provides written notice of termination and release to you, this Agreement will automatically renew from year to year. All rents are payable in advance and may be changed by you from time to time without prior notice. You may (but need not)charge the amount of any rent to any of the Renter's accounts with you. You may refuse access to the box so long as any part of the rental remains delinquent. The waiver of your right to refuse access is not a waiver of any subsequent right to do so. 6. In the event of delinquency, you are also authorized at any time permitted by applicable law after the time of mailing to Renter at the address designated on your books or by otherwise delivering to Renter a notice of your intended action,and as soon thereafter as permitted by applicable law, to open the box forcibly,remove the contents and hold them on special deposit and as security for the payment of all amounts owing to you. You are also authorized to pay from the contents all unpaid rents,all expenses incurred in opening the box and changing the lock and keys,and all charges for the safe-keeping of the contents after removal(including any brokerage or similar charges for the sale of any of the contents),and/or to sell all or any j part of the contents for that purpose,or to do any combination of the preceding acts. 7. Renter shall not assign or sublet all or part of the box or permit the box to be used for the deposit of any liquid or property of an explosive or offensive nature, or any property the possession of which is prohibited by local,state,or federal laws,or which may become a nuisance to you or any other tenant,or for any purpose other than the deposit of securities,documents,valuables,and other similar property. 8. if you use reasonable care and diligence to prevent the admission of any unauthorized person to the box and to otherwise prevent loss from fire, water,fire suppression system operation or malfunction,radiation,forces of nature,or any other cause whatsoever,you shall not be responsible in any way for the box or its contents. An opening of the box by an unauthorized person shall not be inferred from the loss or destruction of any of its contents. Renter shall notify you immediately of the loss of either of the keys to the box. The cost of replacing keys or forcing the box open due to loss of keys or combination shall be paid immediately by Renter. 9. Any notice required to be given to Renter shall be sufficient when mailed to Renter by ordinary mail at the address appearing on your books relating to safe deposits,or when given verbally or otherwise to Renter or to Renter's Agent or representative. RENTAL INFORMATION: Date Opened: 09-16-1996 Opened By: KATHRYN Box Size: 5 X 10 Key Serial Number(s): Annual Rent: $75.00 Billing: Annnnually beginning September 16, Key Deposit: $ Other Fees: Forcings:Cost plus$25.00 Change locks:$50.00 RELEASE REVOCATION All goods, documents, records and property held in the safe deposit I revoke my designation of box described on this card have been withdrawn from the box by as my agent. Renter or Renter's Agent. The box is surrendered and the contract for the rental thereof is terminated. Renter Renter Signature: Date: Signature: Date: DEPOSIT PRO,Rag,W S.Pat.a T.M.OFF_vat.J.04C;c7 19" CFI P-Sar es.Wt. AR Rights Rasatrvas. CA-CAUIXTIS11.741 SAFE DEPOSIT - RESOLUTION NO. s SAFE DEPOW SIGNATURE CARD - NC? 'ERSONAL Renter: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE Financial MID-PENINSULA BANK DISTRICT institution: 420 Cowper Street 330 DISTEL CIRCLE Palo Alto,CA 94301 LOS ALTOS,CA 94022 RENTAL AGREEMENT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, hereinafter"Renter", hereby applies to MID-PENINSULA BANK, hereinafter"you", "your", to rent the safe deposit box in accordance with the terms and conditions contained on both sides of this card and,in consideration of the rental and the delivery of the two keys to the box,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,agrees to pay the rental fees and.to comply in all respects with and be bound by all the terms,conditions,rules and regulations referred to or included in this Agreement. CORPORATE/ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION I I hereby certify that I am the duly qualified Secretary of MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT; that at a meeting regularly convened pursuant to its Bylaws on September_.,.1996,or by special action without a meeting,its Board of Directors adopted a resolution which has not since been modified or revoked,of which the following is a true copy: "Resolved that any one(1)of the Authorized Signers below be and they hereby are authorized to enter into such safe deposit rental agreement(s) with MID-PENINSULA BANK,as they shall deem proper,to have access to and to surrender the box or boxes,to receive and receipt for any contents of the box or boxes or other property in your possession for storing or safekeeping and to execute releases of liability with respect to any such transactions, until you receive at the location at which the safe deposit box or boxes may be rented a certified copy of a resolution revoking or modifying this resolution." I further certify that the signatures below are genuine signatures of the persons designated in the resolution. CERTIFIED TO AND ATTESTED BY: j X •Secretary CORPORATE X I SEAL I I Renter: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Box Number: 2705 Number of Signers Required: Any one(1)of the Authorized Signer(s)shown below. The Signers below authorize the Financial Institution to automatically charge account o1oa390201 for the Safe Deposit Box rental amount when due. AUTHORIZED SIGNER(S)AND TITLE(S) IDENTIFICATION X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 L.CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 JEAN H FIDDES,DISTTICT CLERK Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 NONETTE HANKO,President Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 DAVID SMERNOFF,Treasurer Street: Job: ID: ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE SAFE DE 1IT SIGNATURE CARD — NON 3SONAL Page 2 (Continued) RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Renter will abide by all the rules and regulations,whether adopted by you or imposed by law,concerning the means of access to any safe deposit box rented,occupied or used by Renter,and especially to the safe deposit box described above,and also concerning the disposition of the contents of the box,and the identification of the Renter,or of any of Renter's Agents. Renter acknowledges that you have no knowledge of the contents of the box. 2. If you are served with any legal process involving any person or entity having a right of access to the box,you may suspend access to the box to any or all persons having a right of access until the action or process is released. You may comply with such process without liability to Renter. 3. If you learn of any circumstances or conditions which in your judgment makes it reasonably possible that you will incur any liability if access to the box is ermitted,you may refuse access to any and all persons without incurring any liability because of this refusal until such possibility of liability has passed, or until you are held harmless and indemnified to your reasonable satisfaction against liability, and for all damages, costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys'fees at trial and on appeal,incurred by you in any legal action involving the box or its contents. 4. Upon mailing to Renter at the address designated on your books, or otherwise delivering to Renter, or Renter's Agent or legal representative, a written notice, you may,at any,time,terminate the rental and possession of the box upon refunding the unearned portion of any advance payment of rental,in which event Renter will be entitled to the contents of the box upon the surrender of the two keys to the box. 5. Unless terminated under the foregoing paragraph or unless Renter provides written notice of termination and release to you, this Agreement will automatically renew from year to year. Al rents are payable in advance and may be changed by you from time to time without prior notice. You may (but need not)charge the amount of any rent to any of the Renter's accounts with you. You may refuse access to the box so long as any part of the rental remains delinquent. The waiver of your right to refuse access is not a waiver of any subsequent right to do so. 6. In the event of delinquency, you are also authorized at any time permitted by applicable law after the time of mailing to Renter at the address designated on your books or by otherwise delivering to Renter a notice of your intended action,and as soon thereafter as permitted by applicable law, to open the box forcibly,remove the contents and hold them on special deposit and as security for the payment of all amounts owing to you. You are also authorized to pay from the contents all unpaid rents,all expenses incurred in opening the box and changing the lock and keys,and all charges for the safe-keeping of the contents after removal'(including any brokerage or similar charges for the sale of any of the contents),and/or to sell all or any part of the contents for that purpose,or to do any combination of the preceding acts. 7. Renter shall not assign or sublet all or part of the box or permit the box to be used for the deposit of any liquid or property of an explosive or offensive nature, or any property the possession of which is prohibited by local,state,or federal laws,or which may become a nuisance to you or any other tenant,or for any purpose other than the deposit of securities,documents,valuables,and other similar property. 8. If you use reasonable care and diligence to prevent the admission of any unauthorized person to the box and to otherwise prevent loss from fire, water,fire suppression system operation or malfunction, radiation,forces of nature,or any other cause whatsoever,you shall not be responsible in any way for the box or its contents. An opening of the box by an unauthorized person shall not be inferred from the loss or destruction of any of its contents. Renter shall notify you immediately of the loss of either of the keys to the box. The cost of replacing keys or forcing the box open due to loss of keys or combination shall be paid immediately by Renter. 9. Any notice required to be given to Renter shall be sufficient when mailed to Renter by ordinary mail at the address appearing on your books relating to safe deposits,or when given verbally or otherwise to Renter or to Renter's Agent or representative. n RENTAL.INFORMATION: Date Opened: 09-16-1996 Opened By:y 023 Box Size: 10 X 10 Key Serial Number(s): Annual Rent: $100.00 Billing: Annually beginning September 16, 1996 Key Deposit: $ Other Fees: Forcings:Cost plus$25.00 Change locks:$50.00 RELEASE REVOCATION All goods, documents, records and property held in the safe deposit I revoke my designation of box described on this card have been withdrawn from the box by as my agent. Renter or Renter's Agent. The box is surrendered and the contract for the rental thereof is terminated. Renter Renter Signature: Date: Signature: Date: DEPCSIT PRO,Rsp.J.S.Pat,t T.M.Off..VPr.7.04c(t)19" CH ProSonncos.Inc. All Rights Rosorvoo. CA-CAUI\T1511743 SAFE DEPOSIT RESOLUTION NO. SAFE DEPr SIGNATURE CARD - N( PERSONAL Renf. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE Financial MID-PENINSULA BANK DISTRICT Inst(tution: 420 Cowper Street 330 DISTEL CIRCLE Palo Alto,CA 94301 LOS ALTOS,CA 94022 RENTAL AGREEMENT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, hereinafter"Renter*, hereby applies to MID-PENINSULA BANK, hereinafter"you",your", to rent the safe deposit box in accordance with the terms and conditions contained on both sides of this card and,in consideration of the rental and the delivery of the two keys to the box,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,agrees to pay the rental fees and to comply in all respects with and be bound by all the terms,conditions,rules and regulations referred to or included in this Agreement. CORPORATE/ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION I hereby certify that I am the duly qualified Secretary of MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT; that at a meeting regularly convened pursuant to its Bylaws on September— 1996,or by special action without a meeting,its Board of Directors adopted a resolution which has not since been modified or revoked,of which the following is a true copy: "Resolved that any one(1)of the Authorized Signers below be and they hereby are authorized to enter into such safe deposit rental agreement(s) with MID-PENINSULA BANK,as they shall deem proper,to have access to and to surrender the box or boxes,to receive and receipt for any contents of the box or boxes or other property in your possession for storing or safekeeping and to execute releases of liability with respect to any such transactions, until you receive at the location at which the safe deposit box or boxes may be rented a certified copy of a resolution revoking or modifying this resolution." I further certify that the signatures below are genuine signatures of the persons designated in the resolution. CERTIFIED TO AND ATTESTED BY: X *Secret r For Assislen!Seerella CORPORATE SEAL X Renter: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Box Number: 2706 Number of Signers Required: Any one'I,of the Authorized Signer's)shown below. The Signers below authorize the Financial Institution to automatically charge account 0108390201 for the Safe Deposit Box rental amount when due. AUTHORIZED SIGNER(S)AND TITLE(S) IDENTIFICATION X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 L.CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-12M JEAN H FIDDES,DISRTICT CLERK Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 NONETTE HANKO,President Street: Job: ID: X SSN: Phone:(H): (W):(415)691-1200 DAVID SMERNOFF,Treasurer Street: Job: ID: ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE SAFE DE' 1IT SIGNATURE CARD — NON WSONAL Page 2 (Continued) RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Renter will abide by all the rules and regulations,whether adopted by you or imposed by law,concerning the means of access to any safe deposit box rented,occupied or used by Renter,and especially to the safe deposit box described above,and also concerning the disposition of the contents of the box,and the identification of the Renter,or of any of Renter's Agents. Renter acknowledges that you have no knowledge of the contents of the box. 2. If you are served with any legal process involving any person or entity having a right of access to the box, you may suspend access to the box to any or all persons having a right of access until the action or process is released. You may comply with such process without liability to Renter. 3. if you learn of any circumstances or conditions which in your judgment makes it reasonably possible that you will incur any liability if access to the box is ermitted,you may refuse access to any and all persons without incurring any liability because of this refusal until such possibility of liability has passed, or until you are held harmless and indemnified to your reasonable satisfaction against liability, and for all damages, costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys'fees at trial and on appeal,incurred by you in any legal action involving the box or its contents. 4. Upon mailing to Renter at the address designated on your books, or otherwise delivering to Renter, or Renter's Agent or legal representative, a written notice, you may, at any time, terminate the rental and possession of the box upon refunding the unearned portion of any advance payment of rental,in which event Renter will be entitled to the contents of the box upon the surrender of the two keys to the box. 5. Unless terminated under the foregoing paragraph or unless Renter provides written notice of termination and release to you, this Agreement will automatically renew from year to year. At rents are payable in advance and may be changed by you from time to time without prior notice. You may (but need not)charge the amount of any rent to any of the Renter's accounts with you. You may refuse access to the box so long as any part of the rental remains delinquent. The waiver of your right to refuse access is not a waiver of any subsequent right to do so. 6. in the event of delinquency, you are also authorized at any time permitted by applicable law after the time of mailing to Renter at the address designated on your books or by otherwise delivering to Renter a notice of your intended action,and as soon thereafter as permitted by applicable law, to open the box forcibly,remove the contents and hold them on special deposit and as security for the payment of all amounts owing to you. You are also authorized to pay from the contents all unpaid rents,all expenses incurred in opening the box and changing the lock and keys,and all charges for the safe-keeping of the contents after removal(including any brokerage or similar charges for the sale of any of the contents),and/or to sell all or any part of the contents for that purpose,or to do any combination of the preceding acts. 7. Renter shalt not assign or sublet all or part of the box or permit the box to be used for the deposit of any liquid or property of an explosive or offensive nature or any property the possession of which is prohibited by local,state, or federal laws, or which may become a nuisance to you or any other tenant,or for any purpose other than the deposit of securities,documents,valuables,and other similar property. 8. if you use reasonable care and diligence to prevent the admission of any unauthorized person to the box and to otherwise prevent loss from fire, water,fire suppression system operation or malfunction,radiation,forces of nature,or any other cause whatsoever,you shall not be responsible in ary f way for the box or its contents. An opening of the box by an unauthorized person shall not be inferred from the loss or destruction of any of its contents. Renter shall notify you immediately of the loss of either of the keys to the box. The cost of replacing keys or forcing the box open due to loss of keys or combination shall be paid immediately by Renter. 9. Any notice required to be given to Renter shall be sufficient when mailed to Renter by ordinary mail at the address appearing on your books relating to safe deposits,or when given verbally or otherwise to Renter or to Renter's Agent or representative. i RENTAL INFORMATION: Date Opened: 09-16-1996 Opened By: KATHRYN Box Size: 10 X 10 Key Serial Number(s): Annual Rent: $100.00 Billing: Annually beginning September 16, 1996 KeyDeposit: $ Other Fees: Forcin s:Cost plus$25.00 Change locks:$50.00 i p 9 P 9 RELEASE REVOCATION All goods, documents, records and property held in the safe deposit I revoke my designation of box described on this card have been withdrawn from the box by as my agent. Renter or Renter's Agent. The box is surrendered and the contract for the rental thereof is terminated. Renter Renter Signature: Date: Signature: Date: DEPOSIT PXO,Aap.u.S.Pat.1 TM,OFF,.Var.).Oac;c)t"4 CFI PrOS*r taf.Inc. AII A,pnla/ltaar*& CA-C:,CFIITISkL74J i Claims No. 96'18 Meeting 96-10 � Date: Sopt. 25. 199$ � � Revised � M|OPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 802 275.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 803 166.71 A-1 Sanitation Sanitation Services 804 854.73 Acme 8^ Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 805 440.43 Acorn Naturalists Resource Documents-Nature Center 808 80.15 All Laser Service Cartridge Refill Service � 807 143.24 Arne Sign 8' Decal Co.' Inc. Vehicle Dmoo|m 808 202.51 ArtechLanninnbnQ Laminating Sheets 809 25.00 Ambeoteut Inc. Sample Testing � 810 26.45 AT & T Telephone Services � 811 134.10 Beck's Shoes Inc. Boot Repair � 812 30.00 Best Internet Internet Service Fee | 813 463.93 Big Creek Lumber Lumber-Trail Project | 14 120.00 Bi||'s Towing Service Towing Services | 815 58.25 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service | 018 201.44 B|auer. Uniforms � 817 5'175.00 Louis Bondi' General Engineering Grading and Culvert Replacement | 818 46.50 Bneon' O'Donnell, Miller, Brown &/ Oennim Legal Services | 819 384.00 °1 California Department of Fish and Game Permits � / 820 219.38 California Water Services Water Service | 821 9'557.21 Carter Industries Vehicle Service Bodies | 822 420.52 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Pumper Parts | 823 129.01 C|ark's Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts � 824 1'430.43 Clements and Associates Survey Service � � 825 1'847.50 Sheryl K8ahon| Cochran Trail Use Consultant 820 175.89 Annette Coleman Reirnburmmnnent-Field Supplies 827 20.80 °2 Joan Combs Vehicle Expense 828 419.47 Communication 8/ Control, Inc. Site Lease QP(3 8. EPumnp-K8t. Urnunhumm � � 839 250.00 Computer Resource Center CommputerC|oaa'L. Zodeh � 830 78.10 Patrick Congdon Reinmburmernent-RanQar Resident Repair | 831 47.68 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents | | 832 28.55 Contemporary Engraving District Name Badge Engraving | 833 1'048.50 William Cotton and Associates Geotachnioo| Sen/icmo-TaaguwHill | 834 45.00 Toni ConaUi Docent Training | 835 145.00 °3 CSULB Foundation Training Seminar--P. K8nKoman 838 81.56 The Dark Room Staff Recognition Event Printing | | 837 125.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Checks � ' | 838 154.86 Davidson Chevrolet Vehicle Repairs | 839 867O Mary Vehicle h| | ' o c Expense � � 840 4'220.61 Design Concepts Graphic Deuign-Brochunes & Newsletters � 841 1'588.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance � 842 340.00 EnshoUeh Site Analysis Consulting Service-Teogue � Hill Surplus Property � 843 632.25 John Escobar Reim buruonnent-Troining � °1 Urgent Check Issued September 1B' 1996 °2 Urgent Check Issued September 19, 1996 °3 Urgent Check Issued September G, 1996 Page 1 � ' ^ Claims No. S6- G � Meeting 36'19 Date: Sept. 25, 1998 Revised K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 845 3,785.28 Farrelle Communications Radio Installation for New Vehicles 846 138.91 Film to Frame Film Processing � 847 81.04 G & KSorviomm Shop Towel Service � 848 782.85 Gordon|and Power Equipment Equipment Parts 849 13'540.86 Gilroy Motorcycle Center Two Yamaha Kodiak ATV'a 850 177.50 Goodco Pr000' Inc. Staff Time Curd Printing 851 888.73 Goodyear Auto Service Center Vehicle Tires and Repairs 853 108.70 GTEK4obi|net Cellular Phone Service 853 1'907.18 Harkins Sign Company Sandblasted Sign Frames 854 219.00 Honeywell Inc. Burglar Alarm Monitoring Service 855 7'951.95 House of Printing Fall Newsletter Printing 856 120.00 Institute of Computer Technology Computer Class--P. MoKmvven 857 162.50 International Press Association, Inc. Recruitment Advertisement 858 89.00 Jodi |0000m Reim burnennent-TnaininQCourse � 859 800.00 FrmokVV. |aidoro Dozer Work--El Corte de Madera BGO 1'618.45 JedaPub|ioadonm P|nohettiBroohunma ' � 861 161.56 Travis Jensen Reim buroenment-Field Office Tools � � 862 69.00 TomNamnofe| Reim burmoment-Tuition 883 118.98 Komb|mO' ShuchntPhotography Service Award Photographs 884 144.88 Kinko'a September Novvm|ottor Printing � 805 2.006.50 Dennis Kobro & Associates, Inc. Architectural Senv|cew'Sky|inmOffico 866 389.20 John Kovvo|eoN Reimbursement--Training and Supplies 867 70.58 Lab Safety Supply Safety Supplies 868 61.37 Langley Hill Quarry Baaerock 889 867.56 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Lease Agreement 870 63.90 Judy Law Vehicle Expense 871 300.00 °5 League ofCalifornia Cities Conference Registration--S. Snhectmmn 872 278.00 °0 Lonoi Cruise & Travel Conference--S. Sohectrnan 873 150.00 Tom Lindsay Docent Training 874 304.31 Los Altos Garbage Dunnpwtwr8ervice 875 800.00 Town of Los Gatos Construction Management Services-- Skyline Field Office 878 72.54 Lucent Technologies Telephone Service Maintenance | 877 71.09 Brian Malone Reurnburoemnent-Un|forrnu 878 2.298.67 Marilyn Manning Ph.D. Consulting Smrvices-81affTeam Coaching 879 270.72 K8ar|n Supply Company Sanitation Supplies | | 880 202.31 McGrath RantCorp Skyline Office Rental 881 173.58 K8etroK8obi|eComnnmunivationm Radio Repairs 883 480.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Services 883 405.28 Minton'a Lumber fk Supply Field Materials °4 Urgent Check Issued September 18, 1986 °5 Urgent Check Issued September 1, 1998 � °8 Urgent Check Issued September 4, 1996 Page Claims No. 86- 8 | Meeting 96- 8. � Dote: Sept. 25. 19QG � Revised K8|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 8B4 255.35 Moffet Supply Company Sanitation Supplies and Lightbulbs 885 405.94 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 886 150.00 *7 Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Insert Fee 887 202.23 Navarone Industries, Inc. Fall Newsletter Production 888 757.45 NotStort' |nc. Computer Upgrade Servicing 889 378.05 °8 Chris Newcomb Framing Services-Staff Recognition Event 890 389.85 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Supplies and Repairs 891 307.21 Office Depot Office Supplies 892 957.99 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies � 893 1'031.06 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 884 250.00 Pacific Gas 8' Electric Engineering Design Deposit-'Porto|a Park Heights Electric Gate 895 395.00 Padgett-Thompson Training Seminar--B. Congdon 886 1'181.10 Page Q/ Turnbull Restoration Consulting 8anvinon- Picchet1iWinery 897 705.78 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B|ue|inen' Lamination and Maps � 888 1.788.07 Glen Phillips Planning Consulting Services 898 581.85 PIP Printing Ordinance Booklet Printing 900 587.46 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Machine Servicing and Supplies 901 7'812.50 Prudential Securities, Inc. Remarketing Agreennnnt-1988 Series A SO2 187.27 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Field Copy Machine Service Plan 303 86.19 Tom Randall Reimbursement--Field Supplies 804 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 905 532.00 °9 R & R Designers Enterprise Residence Repairs 906 3'404.38 R & RDesigners Enterprise Rental Repairs 907 61.20 Reed & Graham, Inc. Road Repair Materials 908 1'150.00 Reed's Carpets, Inc. Enterprise Rental Repairs ! 909 100.00 °10 Redwood City Chamber ofCommerce Nevvo|n#er Insert Fee � 810 224.77 Regal Dodge, Inc. Transmission Repair \ 911 1'185.00 Eric Remington Wildlife Inventory Consulting Servicao- | ThyuenHobitotConmervotionGrant / 912 45.00 FrancemReneau Docent Training | 913 327.58 Rich's Tire Service Tires Replacement, and Disposal | 914 1'153.08 Road Products Corp. Road Repair Materials | 915 390.73 Ronmin Environmental Technologies Corp. Hazardous Materials Disposal Service � � 816 1,728.52 Roy'� RopairServioe Vehicle hi | Maintenance d ' ' e n ennonano� on Repair � 817 880.78 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs � | 918 181.08 Safuty'0een Solvent Tank Service | 919 789.05 JaneSa|tmnan Planning Conmu|tinQ-PadWngStudies | | 920 50.00 °11 Son Carlos Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Insert Fee � ' °7 Urgent Check Issued September 16' 1996 | °8 Urgent Check Issued September 16' 1990 / ° B Urgent Check Issued September 11' 1596 | °1O Urgent Check Issued September 11. 1890 / °11 Urgent Check Issued September 16' 1996 � °12 Urgent Check Issued September 05' 199G Page | Claims No. 96-16 / Meeting 96-19 | Date: Sept. 25. 199G | Revised | � K8|DPEN|NGULA REGIONAL OPEN GP��� D|B��|��T � | � Amount Name Description 921 1,055.57 San Jose Mercury News Advertisements--P—ecruitments and Bids 922 793.00 Santa Clara Co. Dept. mf Environmental Health Pannbs 823 100.00 °12 Santa Clara Co. HHVV Hazardous Materials Cleanup 924 805.81 Savory 8' 8vveat Staff Appreciation Event Catering 925 5'880.00 °13 E. R. Shoehon Trail Construction Services 826 367.61 Shell Oil Company Fuel 923 2.108.81 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts 923 2.250.00 George Sipe|Associates Planning Dept. Management Services 924 351.58 Skyline County Water District Water Services 925 234.10 K8o|oo|no Smith Reimbursement--Software and Vehicle Expense 926 84.06 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense � 927 1.200.00 TAC/TEMPS Temporary Receptionist 928 73.539.00 Tag Group Corp. Skyline Office Construction Company � 929 900.00 ^14 Town ofWoodside Soil Test Permit 930 45.30 Taylor Rents 7[nai|orRento| 931 269.46 ThennoCorp. Heating/Air Conditioning Maintenance 932 171.53 TmmnaCornCorporation Radio Repairs 933 1.585.84 TF{VV-REO| Property Data Property Data Reports � | 934 161.37 Unoca176 Fuel 935 160.34 VaUen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies | 936 80.40 OougVu Vehicle Expense 937 45.00 VVACCorpunation Aerial Photos � 938 38.97 VVearSumrd Uniforms 939 850.00 VVEGArchiteotn Roma-Clarendon Contract Close-out(33O [)ioto| Circle Building) | 940 52 �� VVemt(�oeatAogre�edas Inc. a�mmuck ' Aggregates, ' | � 941 1.000.00 Wilderness Taxidermy Nature Center Exhibits / � 942 78.30 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense | | | | 943 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Sonv|uao | | 944 50.54 Ymrdbird Equipment Sales Equipment Pods | | 945 1.005.43 °15 Yorba Buena Nursery Restoration Vegetation | � | 948 588.31 Zumwalt Engineering Group Engineering Consulting Services—Weeks Road Reconstruction Project | ' 947R 285.00 Pioneer Liquid Transport C.O.D. Septic Tank Pumping 948R� 350� O� Tag Un�orAnoundGavvorLine <�onn�|�te. . Complete— Skyline Ranger Office Construction | 94$R 413.11 Petty Cash Local Business Meetings, Nature Center Supplies, Photography and | ' Total �O3'�44.SG Field Supplies. | °13 Urgent Check |mmuad September11. 1996 °14 Urgent Check Issued September D5. 18QG � ^15 Urgent Check Issued September 1W. 1996 Page Claims No. 96-16 Meeting 96-19 Date: Sept. 25, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 802 275.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 804 854.73 Acme & Sons Sanitation, Inc. Sanitation Services 805 440.49 Acorn Naturalists Resource Documents-Nature Center 806 86.15 All Laser Service Cartridge Refill Service 807 143.24 Arne Sign & Decal Co., Inc. Vehicle Decals 811 134.10 Beck's Shoes Inc. Boot Repair 812 30.00 Best Internet Internet Service Fee 813 463.93 Big Creek Lumber Lumber-Trail Project 814 120.00 Bill's Towing Service Towing Services 815 58.25 Black Mountain Spring Water Water Service 818 201.44 Blauor. Uniforms 817 5'175.00 Louis Bordi, General Engineering Grading and Culvert Replacement � 818 46.50 Bneon, C>'DnnnaU' K8iUor' Brown 8^ Dannia Legal Services 819 204.00 °1 California Department ofFish and Game Permits 820 219.38 California Water Services Water Service 831 9'557.21 Carter Industries Vehicle Service Bodies 823 420.52 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Pumper Parts / 823 129.01 C|mrk'w Auto Parts/Machine Shop Vehicle Parts 824 1'430.43 Clements and Associates Survey Service 825 1'847.60 Sheryl K8orioniCoohrmn Trail Use Consultant 826 175.89 Annette Coleman Reimbursement—Field Supplies � 827 30.80 °2 Joan Combs Vehicle Expense 828 419.47 Communication /& Control, Inc. Site Lease 8/ PG & EPumnp-K4t. Unmunhurn 829 250.00 Computer Resource Center CornputerC|omn'L. Zodek 830 79.10 Patrick Congdon Reinnburaenment--Ranger Resident Repair 831 47.68 Continuing Education mf the Bar Resource Documents 832 28.55 Contemporary Engraving District Name Badge Engraving 833 1'048.50 William Cotton and Associates Gmotechnioa| Services--Teague Hill 834 45.00 ToniCqreUi Docent Training 835 145.00 °3 CSULBFnundstion Training Seminar--P. K8oKoxvan 830 81.58 The Dark Room Staff Recognition Event Printing 837 125.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Smog Checks 838 154.68 Davidson Chevrolet Vehicle Repairs 839 86.70 Mary de Beauv|eren Vehicle Expense � 840 4'220.61 Design Concepts Graphic Ommign-Brochures & Nmxvn|a1tero � � 841 1.588.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance 842 340.00 EnahoUah^ Site Analysis Consulting Service--Teague Hill Surplus Property 843 622.25 John Escobar Reimbursement--Training °1 Urgent Check Issued September 18' 1986 °2 Urgent Check Issued September 19' 1990 °3 Urgent Check Issued Septemmbwr5, 1996 Page Claims No. 96-16 Meeting 96-19 Date: Sept. 25, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description Radio Installation for New Vehicles 846 138.91 Film to Frame Film Processing 847 61.04 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 848 '~^'~~ ~~'~~ ~~~ Power ^y~'r~^'^ Equipment Parts � 849 12'540.86 Gilroy Motorcycle Center Two Yamaha KbdiakATV'a 850 177.50 Goodoo Press' Inc. Staff Time Card Printing � 851 888.73 Goodyear Auto Service Center Vehicle Tires and Repairs 852 100.70 GTEK8obi|net Cellular Phone Service � 853 1'807.18 Harkins Sign Company Sandblasted Sign Frames 854 219.00 Honeywell Inc. Burglar Alarm Monitoring Service 855 7'951.95 House of Printing Fall Newsletter Printing 856 120.00 Institute of Computer Technology Computer C|aoo-P. K8cKommn 857 102.50 International Press Association, Inc. Recruitment Advertisement 858 69.00 Jodi Isaacs Reimbursement--Training Course 859 800.00 FrmnkVV. |a|doro Dozer Work--El Corte de Madera 860 1'819.48 JedaPub|ioadnnm Picche11iBroohurea 801 161.56 Travis Jensen Reim bureemnent'Field Office Tools 862 69.00 Tom Karnofe| Reimbursement-Tuition � � 863 118.96 Kaeb|e & Shuohmt Photography Service Award Photographs 864 144.98 Kinko'a September Newsletter Printing / OOS 2.000.50 Dennis Kobza & Associates, Inc. Architectural Services-Skyline Office 866 389.20 JohnKoxva|emki Reim buraernent-Tra|ning and Supplies � � 867 70.58 Lab Safety Supply Safety Supplies 868 61.37 Langley Hill Quarry Bonerouk � 869 867.56 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Lease Agreement � 870 83.90 Judy Law Vehicle Expense 871 300.00 °5 League ofCalifornia Cities Conference Registration--S. Schuntmman � | 872 278.00 °6 Lonoi Cruise &/ Travel Conference--S. Schnctmen 873 150.00 Tom Lindsay Docent Training � 874 304.21 Los Altos Garbage Dunmpmter Service � 875 900.00 Town of Los Gatos Construction Management Services-- Skyline Field Office � 876 72.54 Lucent Technologies Telephone Service Maintenance 877 71.08 Brian Malone Rmurnburoemnent-Unifornma | 870 2'298.67 Marilyn Manning Ph.D. Consulting Services--Staff Team Coaching | 879 270.72 K8arin Supply Company Sanitation Supplies 880 282.91 MoGrathRantCorp Skyline Office Rental | 881 172.58 K8etrqK8obi|eConmnnunicabone Radio Repairs 882 480.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Services | 883 405'28 K8inton'a Lumber 8' Supply Field Materials | � °4 Urgent Check Issued September 18, 1996 °5 Urgent Check Issued September 1, 1996 °6 Urgent Check Issued Septemnber4, 1990 Page Claims No. 0G- 6 | Meeting g8- B / Date: SopL25. 1988 � K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 884 255.35 Moffet Supply Company Sanitation Supplies and Lightbulbs 885 405.94 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies 886 150.00 °7 Mountain View Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee 887 202.23 Nmvoronm |ndumtriea, Inc. Fall Newsletter Production 888 757.45 Net8tert' Inc. Computer Upgrade Servicing 889 378.05 °8 Chris Newcomb Framing Services-Staff Recognition Event 890 389.85 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Supplies and Repairs 891 307.21 Office Depot Office Supplies 892 957.99 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 893 1,031.66 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 894 350.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Engineering Design Depomit--Porto|a Perk Heights Electric Gate 895 395.00 Padgett-Thompson Training Seminar--B. Congdon 880 1.181.18 Page /& Turnbull Restoration Consulting Sen/iceo- Pioohet1iWinery 897 705.78 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B|ue|inmo. Lamination and Maps 838 1.780.07 Glen Phillips Planning Consulting Services 899 581.85 PIP Printing Ordinance Booklet Printing � SOO 587.46 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Machine Servicing and Supplies | | 901 7'812.50 Prudential 8mouhtiaa' Inc. Remarketing AQnyennant-1988 Series � 902 187.27 Rabbit Copiers, Inc. Field Copy Machine Service Plan � 903 88.18 TonnRandaU Rminnbunsemnant-Fie|dSuppUem | � � 904 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 905 522.00 °9 R & RDesigners Enterprise Residence Repairs � ! SOG 2'464.38 R & R Designers Enterprise Rental Repairs 907 61.20 Reed & Grahonm' Inc. Road Repair Materials 908 1'150.00 Reed's Carpets, Inc. Enterprise Rental Repairs | 809 100.00 °10 Redwood City Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee 910 224.77 Regal Dodge, Inc. Transmission Repair 811 1'185.00 Eric Remington Wildlife Inventory Consulting Services-- Thysen Habitat Conservation Grant 912 45.00 FrannesReneeu Docent Training 813 227.58 Rich's Tire Service Tires Replacement, and Disposal 914 1'153.08 Rood Products Corp. Road Repair Materials 815 390.73 Ronnic Environmental Technologies Corp. Hazardous Materials Disposal Service 916 1'738.52 Roy'a Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 817 880.78 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs � 918 181.08 Safety-0een Solvent Tank Service � 919 789.65 Jane So|tnnon Planning Conou|1ing-Parking Studies | / 920 50.00 °11 San Carlos Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee *7 Urgent Check Issued September 16' 1890 � | °8 Urgent Check Issued September 1O' 1996 / °9 � Urgent 19�@ � | °10 Urgent Check Issued September 11' 1996 °11 Urgent Check Issued September 18' 1986 � °12 Urgent Check Issued SeVtemnborO5, 1990 Page 3 � . Claims No. 96-16 � K8metnQB0-19 Date: Sept. 2S. 1996 K8|DPEN|y4SULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � Amount Name Description 921 1'055.57 San Jose Mercury News Advertisements--Recruitments and Bids � 822 793.00 Santa Clara Co. Dept. of Environmental Health Permits 923 100.00 °12 Santa Clara Co. HHVV Hazardous Materials Cleanup � 924 805.61 Smvory0. Sweet Staff Appreciation Event Catering 925 5.880.00 °13 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction Services 926 387.61 Shell Oil Company Fuel � 922 2.108.81 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts 923 3.260.00 George Sipe|Asaocimtem Planning Dept. Management Services 924 351.68 Skyline County Water District Water Services 925 234.10 W1m|co|nn Smith Reimbursement--Software and Vehicle Expense 926 84.06 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 927 1.200.00 TAC/TE&4PG Temporary Receptionist 828 73.539.00 Tag Group Corp. Skyline Office Construction Company 929 900.60 °14 Town ofWoodside Soil Test Permit 830 45.30 Taylor Rents Tnai|orF{en1N 931 269.46 ThonnmCoqo. Heating/Air Conditioning Maintenance 932 171.53 TransConnCorporation Radio Repairs 933 1.585.64 TRVV-REO| Property Data Property,Data Reports 034 161.37 Unocm178 Fuel 935 160.34 Va||en Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies | 936 80.40 DmugVu Vehicle Expense 937 46.00 VVACCoqmondion Aerial Photos 938 38.87 VVemrGuand Un|hznno | / 938 860.00 VVEGAruhitnota Roma-Clarendon Contract Close-out (33U Diatmi'C|ro|e Building) 940 52.35 West Coast Aggregates, Inc. Bomenbok � 041 1.000.00 Wilderness Taxidermy Nature Center Exhibits 042 78.30 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 843 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services � | 944 50.54 Yardbird Equipment Sales Equipment Parts 945 1.006.43 °15 Yerbm Buena Nursery Restoration Vegetation 948 568.31 Zumwalt Engineering Group Engineering Consulting Smn/ines-\A/enks | | Road Reconstruction Project Total 189.146.55 °13 Urgent Check Issued September 11. 190G °14 Urgent Check Issued September O5. 1988 | °15 Urgent Check Issued September 18. 1g@O | � Page 4 \ l f Regional Open S, ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager,_ DATE: September 25, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI i i 3 m 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 = FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton -Regional Open SP-14-.e September 23, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Ms. Diane Regonini Project Planner Department of Environmental Management Planning and Building Division County of San Mateo 590 Hamilton Street San Mateo, CA 94063 Re: Proposed Russian Orthodox Church Convent APN # 067-310-110 Dear Ms. Regonini: On behalf of the Open Space District, I would like to express serious concern about the proposed convent and retreat center for religious studies. Although we are sympathetic to the sister's desire for a new home, we believe that this project is inappropriate for this highly visible and environmentally sensitive site. We are concerned that the buildings, particularly the gilt dome that is planned for the chapel, will be visible from Highway 35, 1, and potentially from Highway 92. They will certainly be visible from nearby residences, parks, and open space. The Chapel structure will be as tall as a three story building, including the gilt "onion" dome. Although the application indicates that the other structures are single story, the south elevation of the retreat center building shows a two story structure and the south elevation of the cloister convent shows a projecting deck that is effectively a story above grade. The Environmental Setting Survey prepared for the application suggests that the project will have no traffic service impacts, but doesn't indicate how this was determined. One traffic issue that hasn't been addressed is safety of access to and from Skyline Boulevard. This is a fast and curving stretch of highway which is regularly swept by fog and wind. Does the driveway that is proposed to be used have adequate sight distance and room to merge on and off the highway? Also, the Environmental Setting Survey also does not address septic system percolation, which is required in Chapter 36A.1, Section 6909.2, (iv). The subject site is part of a complex of critical habitat, visual buffer, and trail corridor lands of great importance to the residents of Half Moon Bay, the Kings Mountain area, and the San Francisco Peninsula region in general. The site is a part of a wildlife corridor which provides a vital connection between the 23,000 acre San Francisco watershed lands, immediately across Highway 35 to the east, and coastal watersheds to the west. Many public agencies and private conservation organizations have been working for years to protect these critical lands. The site borders Burleigh-Murray State Park on the south and is identified in the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council's plans as part of the Ridge Trail corridor, and as a potential alignment for this federally 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 9 Phone:415-691-1200 o FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Q) Board or Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Nianager:L.Craig Britton Ms. Diane Regonini September 23, 1996 Page 2 adopted regional trail ringing the seve n Bay Area counties s (see attached map segments). Du e to the strong resistance of the San Francisco Water Department to the placement of a trail in the watershed lands, a north-south trail alignment on the east side of Highway 35 is of critical importance for the completion of the Ridge Trail. Item (vii) in the application does not recognize these trail issues and does not propose to permanently protect any of the site through the dedication of open space easements or other mechanisms, or the dedication of public trail alignments. The extent of the proposed development is inappropriate for this location. It is certainly incompatible with the adjacent open space lands, and with the neighboring sparsely-developed residential community. With 18,000 square feet of structures, parking for 25 cars, permanent occupation by 22 people and regular occupation by 10 to 18 additional people (assuming that some of the overnight rooms in the retreat center are occupied by more than one person) plus visitors, and service and maintenance people, the complex is analogous to a medium-size motel. This is consistent with the fact that parking for 25 cars is proposed, while presumably the sisters will not require much, if any, parking. The development is equivalent to between 10 and 16 single family residences in terms of the number of people on site, yet only five density credits are proposed to be provided, four of which are being transferred onto the site. It is a disappointment that coastside density credits are proposed for transfer to this area, which is part of a designated State Scenic Highway Corridor, especially an area with sparse vegetation cover to screen development, coupled with a topography that severely limits development potential. The project applicants have indicated that they intend to establish agricultural operations to help the sisters to be self-supporting. We are concerned about the location and extent of these agricultural operations. What associated facilities, structures, earth-moving, and activities will be required? This use should be considered in context with the rest of the development. In summary, we believe that this project requires an environmental impact report and review that thoroughly addresses the issues of visibility, traffic impacts and safety, land use compatibility, water use, and public open space and recreation. We urge you and other staff to scrutinize this project carefully against environmental and planning policies, ordinances, and standards, and make a clear determination as to whether this project meets the letter and intent of the Coastal Zone, Skyline Scenic Corridor, and other measures that were put into place to protect these sensitive lands. S' cerely, L. C 'g Britton General Manager encl. cc: Board of Directors Stale frame eserve 92 \ - I10 BeIMOnl j , � t to g 9 ne a Park . Cy sl R �� V1 San Carlos r 92 r /. 1 04y 4y Idge \�. Half Moo4 Bayp 35 }reserve �c State Beady (NT Estate". Edgcw•ood Hal(Moon Bay -- :' ) -County Park Burielgh Murray Mldcoast Ranch Or ovb < yr Beaches WGGIN Project - \ \r` q I 1 Purisima Creek Redwoods c _ �I l yq `t Preserve �+ \ County tty R z/o y i d- & 9 IA t \ . C� c10E L Woodside 3 Woodside I -- Store c 1$ ' asps Botan El Co � _WunderH R!> de Mad Cree County Preserve \ •\ , S - eservct i A tonda P,onttla CrOtk Preserve' Valley 35 tv PreservHIII i 4 O San Gtrgnrw 84 - San Gre o +I State \ I RI) La Horxfa , I ` County � onald urge Pomponlo j �� r \ tl/.; yt I State Beach 1 etn CI 'g , t H oundsmakepossibleanightin )ds or an extended backpack. _ County The Trail Center offers a 17- �F A� cing ofail camping available in Pesod nsula and the South Bay. State orb Pescadero Creek )grounds, accessible by car, County park ttsitcs with tables,barbeques, - \ I _ 1 w\ ` dr A uld restrooms. County Park Peaaadera 1 ounds are first-come, first- Statc Park campsites can be I by adWV Mystim(SM)444- _`.rru_�uRu (619)452-1850. 0 I - Ben Pease („Aden Gate Council,425 Divisadcro St.,Suite 300.San Francisco,CA 94117 it r ' r.,,.,•• Thanks also go to these other volum ^"(415) i 1441 or the individual 1 tcers who worked on the map: hosts Lots Bennett S.F.1. tional hostel: David Boyanich Bldg.24,Fort Masan,San Francisco, .- Richard Copeland CA 94123(415)771.7277. r 4 Betsy Crowder Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel: Sylvia Ferguson lfth St. and Hwy. 1, Montara, CA �.—. Kevin haddock 94037(4 15)728.7177- �Virginia Horton Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel: S Frank I luebsch Pigeon Point Rd.,Pescadcro,CA 94060 cz tl� Anne Kikoshima (415)879 0633. Glenn Lewis Hidden Villa Hostel. HollyMitten (Closed in summer) 20970 Moody � Julie Nottage Rd..i os Altos Hills,CA 94022(415) Geoff Paulsen 911-6407. David Sutton Sanborn Park Hostel: Jurisdiction Al Tapia 15808 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA Diana Wessell 95070(408)741,9555- Special thanks for funding, graphic Santa Cruz Hostel: preparation,and printing this map to: 5 I I Broadway,Santa Cruz,G%9w)1 Federal Lands The Compton Foundation (408)423-8301. Hewlett Packard Swimming: IBM Cold water and strong undertows Santa Clara Valley make skimming dangerous at most State Parks Sierra Club AudubonClub Society coastal parks.Lifeguards arc on duty in the summer months at China Beach Loma Prieto Chapter and Aquatic Park in the GGNR V Sierra Singles C:o)utc Point,New Brighton and Sca- Recreation fed(Rtent cliff State Bcachcs,and several local MROSD Incorporated gto beaches near Santa Cruz.Freshwater Seattle,Washington swimming is at Calero Reservoir, CartoGraphies,San Francisco Coyttr Lake,and Memorial Park. Printed by Sapir Press County Parks Maps horses and Bicycles Trail maps are available for manyPrnin- Equestrians are welcome at most sula and South Bay parks,either at the Peninsula parks.Sonic trails may be off parks themselves,or at each agency's limits,especially in winter.Checkwith City parks office. The Trail Center also distal- the parks departments,the Trail Crn- butes a large selection of maps for a ter,or your local equestrian organiza- nominal fee;call or write for further Lion for further information. information. Bicycl lsts are welcome on many trails Other Lands The U. S. Geological Survey's of the Midpeninsula Regional Open 1:2.1,000 topographic maps (21h Space District, and on most bayland inches per mile)show the Peninsula's and creckside trails.State parks allow terrain well,though they do not show bicycles on din roads. Most other all parks and trails. The names and parks prohibit bicycles on trails— lions are noted. Contact the Boundaries boundaries of these 7 h exccP•minute quads are shown on this map.USGS maps can Trail Center for further information- be found at many camping supply Disabilities Access stores,or can be purchased directly A growing number of parks have bar. from the USGS Public Inquiries Office, ricr•frce trails toallowpeoplewhoare _ Proposed 504 Customs House,555 Battery St., not so able-bodied to experience the Ridge Trail San Francisco,CA 94111 (415)556- outdoors.Disabilities-access trails are Ridge Tr 5627(over-thc•counter only);orUSC,S found at Fort Funston (GGNRA), or Public inquiries Office, Room 3128, SFBNWp.San Bruno Mountain,Ilud- Bldg. 3. 345 Middlefield Rd., Menlo dart and Memorial Court Parks, Park,CA 94025(415)329.4390, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, and Ano Nuevo Picnic Area Recommended Reading State Reserve.For more information California Coastal Commission, Ca(- w Campground coln ijornia Coastal Access Guide,Berke- contact Whole Access, 40 (415) to Trall Camp Ave.,Redwood City,CA 940G 1(4!5) ley: University of California Press, 363-2647,or the Trail Center- Swimming California Coastal Commission, Cali- Dogs Visitor Center/Ranger Station joru(a Coastal Resource Guide, Ber- Dogs are prohibited from most Penfn- ® Hostel/Hikers Hut kricy: University of California Press, sins parks,to protect the native wild- 1987. life.Santa Clara County and State Parks Doss,MargotPatterson,SanFrancfsco allow dogs on leash only in picnic at),our Feet, San Francisco: Grove areas, but not on trails. State parks Press, 1980. allow dogs in campgrounds overnight Special Purpose Trails Jackson,Ruth A.,Arousal the Bay, an if in a tent or vehicle.Dogs on leash are Francisco:Chronicle Books, 1987. allowed in the GGNRA in San Fran. Bicycle Trail Librratorc,Karen,lhe Complete Guide Cisco and Marin County,and in many �► House Trail city parks.SFB"'R and MROSD also to theGG/VRA,San Francisco:Chroni- allow dogs in certain areas as noted. ( Whole Access Trail cle Books, 1982, Contact the Trail Center or your local Rusmore.Jean,and Frances Spangle, Humane Society for more detailed Peninsula Trail%Berkeley:Wilderness information. Pry 1988. Fires Scale 1:125,000 Spangle, Frances,and Jean Rusmore, Fires arc permitted in some state and South Bay Trails, Berkeley: Wild- county parks,only in barbequcs and ° t I 4 s ►ues cmess Press, 1984. fire rings:no open fires.Fires are pro- ` ' ' ' Taber,Tom, 7be Santa Cruz,tfoun- hibited totally in most parks,includ. o t a . e KLOMETEPS taint Trail Book,San Mateo:The Oak ing federal and MROSD lands-Smok- Valley Press, 1988. ing is prohibited on all trails. ®Copyright 1989,The Trail Center t Regional Open S, ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: September 25, 1996 SUBJECT: FYI i i I l 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 + E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com � 1 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 E I �- 9 f996 Quality Outdoor Gear and Clothing Since 1938 September 17, 1996 Craig Britton, General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Dear Mr. Britton: On behalf of REI, I want to thank you for the District's role in the Ravenswood Restoration Project held Saturday, September 7 in Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. In particular, I want to highlight the outstanding efforts of some particular staff members. Annette Coleman's team, including Phil Hearin, Michael Jurich and John Kowaleski, provided essential logistical and coordinating support throughout the planning and implementation of the project. Paul McKowan jumped in freshly hired and helped recruit volunteers from the local business community. And, his predecessors, Michelle Sanguinetti and Joan Young, as well as Senior Planner Del Woods helped get the project started by directing us to the proper folks within your agency. The project itself was a smashing success. Over 40 volunteers and staff successfully cleared exotic plants from six key areas, re-landscaped two high visibility plots with over 45 native plants, painted the two observation platforms, and erected a brand new sign at the preserve entrance. Ravenswood came out shining like the gem it truly is. We appreciate the District's role in fostering volunteerism and protecting endangered native habitat. This combined with the professionalism and knowledge of your staff helped make the event successful, and we look forward to working with you again. Sincerely, Stephen Shunk, Outreach Coordinator Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), Cupertino/San Carlos cc: Karen Goodner, Store Manager, REI Cupertino Mike McClusky, Assistant Store Manager, REI San Carlos RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC. 20640 HOMESTEAD ROAD CUPERTINO, CA 95014-6303 • (408) 446-1991 FAX (408) 446-9764 i VOLUNTEERS NEEDED RAVENSWOOD RESTORATION PROJECT EAST PALO ALTO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 The San Francisco BayTrail Project, Mid peninsula Regional J p g Open Space District (MROSD), City of East Palo Alto, and the Cupertino and San Carlos stores of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (RTI) invite Bay Area residents to volunteer in restoring the Peninsula's hidden jewel: Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Volunteers will help remove non-native vegetation from the bayshore, re-plant native species, and clean up the levees and trails of the preserve. 12:00 noon educational training 1 :00 pm restoration effort 5:00 pm free dinner for volunteers RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED. Volunteers will meet at the end of Bay Road in East Palo Alto. Please call Steve Shunk of RTI for further information and registration at (408) 446-1991. � ►sr,, Sp,_ lIkE I H •� MIDPENINSULA • Quality Outdoor Gear REGIOOPEN NAL ;•o Aal.�;9 CE and Clothin Since 1938 DISTRICT I f i INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM September 19, 1996 TO: Craig Britton, General Manger FROM: John Escobar, Operations Manager SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month August Year 1996 VIOLATIONS TOTALS ACCIDENTS TOTALS Bicycles Bicycle 4 Closed area 2 (1) Equestrian 1 Speed 30 (11) Hiking/running 1 Helmet 11 (6) Other first-aid 0 Night riding 0 Search/rescue 0 Dogs Helicopter evacuations 0 Prohibited area 3 (1) Off-leash S (4) ENFORCFAIENT Fishing/swimming 0 Citations 64 Off-road vehicles 2 Written warnings 84 Closed area 0 Police assistance 4 After hours 38 (21) Weapons CREWES Actual contacts 2 Auto burglaries Reports only 1 Resisting officer 1 Vandalism 3 Intimidation of ranger 2 Parking 17 (8) False information to After hours parking 29 (8) police officer — 2 Dumping/littering 1 Minor in possession Camping 2 (2) of alcohol 4 (JCR - 2) Campfire 1 Poss. marijuana <oz. 1 (1) Alcohol prohibited 1 Cultivation marijuana 2 Smoking 1 Poaching 1 Motor vehicle prohibited 1 (1) MUTUAL AID Accidents 3 JCR = Juvenile Contact Report Enforcement —3 number of citations issued OTHER Fire 1/2 acre, Sierra Azul 1 Coyote confrontation 4 Coyote euthanized I SUMMARIES OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS Aug. 4: A 1/2-mile section of overgrown road on the former T'hysen property at Purisima Creek OSP was cleared of brush. A neighbor said it may have been done by hunters who have used the cleared road to access a campsite. Aug. 4: A 17-year-old and a 20-year-old were found camping at Monte Bello near Skyline Blvd. When the two were approached by rangers one of the boys pulled a knife. He dropped it when the rangers identified themselves. The youths were preparing to start a campfire during a time of high fire danger. Both were issued citations for camping. Aug. 8: A marijuana cultivation site was found and destroyed in Sierra Azul off Soda Springs Road. It appeared to have been used last year, not this year. T. Lausten reported that $250,000 worth of marijuana was removed from the same drainage by District rangers and sheriffs deputies in 1994. Aug. 10: On August 10 a San Mateo sheriff's deputy shot and killed a coyote at Windy Hill in the presence of a District ranger. The coyote had approached them in an aggressive manner, clearly not fearful of humans. There have been no coyote incidents reported since this incident. Aug. 11: In separate contacts at Purisima two bicyclists being issued citations for speeding made threatening remarks to the ranger issuing the citations. Aug. 12: An equestrian reported two separate incidents involving a cyclist in a closed area -- the Black Mountain Trail of Rancho San Antonio. On July 2 a cyclist traveling downhill caused a head-on collision and injured her horse's left front knee and ankle, and back leg. The horse was lame for 23 days. She also reported a second incident, a near-miss, with a downhill cyclist on August 2 who was unresponsive to her verbal contact. Aug. 24: A marijuana cultivation site was found in Sierra Azul off Pheasant Road. Two marijuana plants were turned over to the county sheriffs' department. Aug. 25: A vehicle was parked in a known dumping site at Sierra Azul and marijuana smoke was observed in the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation. Aug. 25: At Long Ridge two cyclists were cited for not wearing helmets. One provided false information to the ranger. The same person was arrested for outstanding warrants by San Mateo sheriffs deputies. Aug. 25: T. Karnofel was on foot patrol when he observed two men with high-powered rifles at Sierra Azul. He ordered them to drop the rifles; instead the subjects fled. His portable radio wouldn't transmit in that area so he ran back to his truck to radio for help. Fish and Game refused to respond. Santa Clara sheriffs had a 30-minute eta. He decided it was impossible to catch the subjects men. T. Randall and K. Miller were called to assist. The two men were probably deer hunters. Aug. 26: K. Miller received a citizens report of six small caliber shots in the Rancho San Antonio area. A deputy was requested and the area was checked, without finding the subject. Thirteen shell casings were found in the area later that week. Aug. 31: Someone placed branches across Harkins Road Trail at Purisima in an apparent attempt to obstruct downhill bicyclists. Tom Clifford 375 Poplar St. Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019 415-725-3157 Sept 15, 1996 Julie McCullough Open Space Planner Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California (94022-14040) Dear Ms. McCullough: Thanks for your September 6th response to my August letter on bicyclists on Purissima Trails. I'll be glad to help with the planning process. If documentation is needed, I'll be glad to take some rocks-and-dust photos now, and later when the trails are impassably muddy. Observation snap-shot: last Saturday AM: there were eight bike-equipped Broncos and two non-bike cars at the Higgins lot. The bikes are winning. Clearly the bicyclists appreciate the challenge and the elevation change, and are not concerned that they've destroyed the green. Yesterday, on Montara, I observed another bicyclist skidding down a clearly marked "no bicycles" trail; cutting thru the fragile late summer grass cover, exposing dirt, soon to be a muddy rivulet and another scar. We can hope the fad quickly runs its course. Well thanks for listening. Let me know when the public workshops start. best regards Tom Clifford Regional Open Sl ,e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 6, 1996 Mr. Tom Clifford 375 Poplar Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Dear Mr. Clifford: Thank you for your letter regarding the impact of mountain bike use at Pu isin-a Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Your letter will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for review and response at their next regular meeting, September 25, 1996. However, I thought I should let you know that the planning department has just started the planning process for the Purisima Trails Plan. We recently sent out a survey to our newsletter mailing list trying to solicit input from visitors regarding the trail system, so your letter was well tired ( a copy of the survey is included). It is important to the District that our visitors get involved in the planning process, so that comments and concerns like yours can be heard by other users and can be considered when making trail use decisions. We anticipate that the trails planning process will take approxirnately a year to complete with many opportunities for public comment. A public workshop will be held this fall. We will notify you once a date has been sent. Thank you for expressing your concern for this preserve. We hope you will choose to be involved in the planning process in the future. Sincerely, C. McCullo Open Space Planner 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton Purisima Cree.. Redwoods Open Sface Preserve Trail Use Plan 1 . How do you use this preserve? Hike/jog ❑ Mountain Bike ❑ Horseback Ride 2. Have you experienced any conflicts on the trails? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, please describe and note which trail/trails. 3. Do you think the trails are in good condition on this preserve? ❑ Yes ❑ No Please explain. 4. Would you like to see any changes/improvements to the trail system? ❑ Yes ❑ No Which trails? Please describe. Please include your name and address below for future notices regarding this Trail Plan. Place stamp on reverse side, then fold, tape, or staple. Please return by September 20th. Thank you! For future mailings: Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Policy Brief LAO 4M50 Property Taxes: Why Some Local Governments Get More Than Others SUMMARY Some cities, counties, schools and other local governments receive more property taxes than others. The extent of this local government revenue variation is considerable, whether measured on the basis of dollars per resident or as a percent of property taxes collected in a community. Lately, this variation in property tax receipts has been the subject-of legislative interest. Why do some local governments receive more property tax revenues thanothers?Four factors account for most of this variation.`Specifically, property tax revenues tend to be higher for those local governments where: ❖ Land is extensively developed. ❖ Few services are provided through special districts. ❖ Redevelopment is not used extensively . ❖ The government's property tax rate in the 1970s was relatively high. This policy brief examines the variation in property tax receipts of local governments. It then reviews the four principal factors underlying this revenue variation,including"AB 8"(Chapter 282, Statutes of 1979) the state law governing the distribution of property taxes. The policy brief concludes with a discussion of the concept of"equalizing"local property tax receipts. Legislative Analyst's Office August 21, 1996 Legislative.Analyst's Office INTRODUCTION redevelopment agencies as shown in Figure 1. California property owners pay about $19 billion in property taxes While Figure 1 shows how prop- each year. As a source of revenue, erty taxes are distributed statewide, the property tax annually raises there is considerable variation among about as much as the state's income communities. Some local govern- tax or the combined state and local ments receive far more property sales tax. Unlike the income and taxes than others, regardless of sales taxes,however,property taxes whether the tax allocation is mea- are used exclusively.forAocal pur- cured on the basis of dollars per poses. All property taxes are allo- resident,or as a percentage of total cated to local governments within property taxes collected in the area. the county in which the tax is col- For this reason, there is currently lected. Specifically, property tax considerable interest in the concept revenues are distributed to K-12 of "equalizing" local property tax schools and community colleges, receipts. counties,cities,special districts,and Which Local Governments Receive Property Tax. Revenues? Total $19 Billion Redevelopment Agencies Special Districts Cities Schools and Community Colleges - Counties Note:Values shown are for 1994-95 and exclude debt levies. Page,2 Policy Brief This policy brief examines the As Figure 2 shows (see page 4), variation in property tax receipts by there is even greater variation in the providing information on revenues amount of property taxes received to a variety of local governments. by cities. While the average city It then discusses the four principal receives about $75 per resident in Butte County factors underlying this property tax property taxes, some receive more variation.The policy brief concludes than $200 per resident and many receives about with a discussion of the merits of receive less than $25 per resident. $45 per resident, reducing the variation in property (Cities incorporated after 1978 com- tax receipts among local govern- monly receive very low property tax white eight ments. revenues for reasons discussed later counties receive in this policy brief.) more than $200 School districts also report widely How MUCH Do LOCAL epo y per resident •' GOVERNMENTS, PROPERTY different amounts of property taxes per enrolled student,ranging from TAX RECEIPTS VARY? around $4,000 to less than $1,000. The state "tops off" school district While the property tax rate and property tax revenues with state assessment practices are uniform funds, .however, to bring most statewide, there is considerable schools to a comparable spending variation in the distribution of level;for general purposes.Finally, property taxes among local govern= special districts and redevelopment ments. Specifically, (1) the amount agencies also receive widely varying of property taxes and (2) the share amounts of property taxes. Data of property taxes a local government limitations, however, preclude us receives differ significantly through from summarizing this variation on out the state.Counties,for example, a statewide basis. receive between 65 percent(Alpine) and 10 percent(Yo1o)of the property taxes collected,within the county WHY Do LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' lines.Measured in terms of property PROPERTY TAX RECEIPTS VARY? tax revenues per resident; Butte County receives about $45 per .resident,while eight counties receive Four factors account for most of this variation in local government more than$200 per resident:Alpine property tax receipts.These factors ($1,068), Amador ($208), Colusa are the: ($232), Inyo ($394), Mono ($537), Plumas($212),San Francisco($476), and Sierra ($563). Page 3 Legislative Analyst's Office How Much Property Taxes Do Local Governments Get? Property Tax Receipts for Selected Local Governments Industry $2,792 Sierra $563 Inyo $3,993 Beverly Hills 467 San Franciscoa 476 Mono 3,454 Los Angeles 137 Inyo 394 Marin 3,428 Oakland 11$- Colusa 232 San Mateo 3,194 Long Beach 108 San Luis Obispo 197 San Francisco 2,558 Vallejo : 79 Los Angeles 136 San Diego 1,769 WONil � ►�s . Santa Barbara 70 Alameda 102 Los Angeles 1,319 Stockton 64 Sacramento 94 Stanislaus 1,192 San Jose 60 Riverside 78 Fresno, 913 Anaheim 54 Orange 69 San Bernardino 862 Compton 21 Fresno 59 Merced 811 Bellflower Butte 45 Kings 687 Note: M values shown are for 1994-95 and exclude debt levies. a Sari Francisco is a city and county. : • Number and Value of Homes and property taxes to cities,counties, Businesses in the Area.Generally, special districts,and schools in the high property values yield high area. property tax revenues. - • State Laws Governing the Sharing • Extent to Which a Local Govern- of Property Taxes by Local Gov_ ment Provides Municipal Services. ' ernments Serving a Community. -Local governments.that provide Generally, the jurisdictions that a full range of municipal ser= had a relatively high property tax vices-rather than relying upon rate in the 1970s get a larger share special districts or other local of tax revenues today. entities—typically receive more property taxes than governments We discuss each factor separately that provide fewer services. below.This document also contains a detailed addendum (please see • Extent to Which Land is Included page 10)on the state laws governing y in a"Redevelopment"Area.Rede- , the sharing of property taxes. velopment activities may reduce .Page:4 Policy Brief, High Property Values All Local,Governments Yield High Property Taxes Are Not the Same Market forces,government infra- Not all California cities,counties, structure investments,natural geog- and special districts have the same ". . . communities structure and local land use choices responsibilities. Some cities and with more land have acted together to create a counties provide a full array of developments diverse array of California communi- government services,including fire ties.Some of these communities are protection, park and recreation [typically] require extensively developed and have programs,and water service.Other many high-value homes and busi- cities and counties rely upon special more public nesses.Others have few land devel districts to provide some or all of services . `� opments,or few high value develop- - these services.Statewide,for exam ments. These differences 'in the ple, there are 557 special districts extent and value of land develop- providing fire protection services ments affect the amount of property and 293 special districts providing taxes a community receives. park and recreation services. Figure 3(see page 6)highlights this Because property taxes are levied variation in governmental responsi- in proportion to the assessed value bilities for three cities. of property,communities with,more land developments and higher value In addition to,this variation in, land developments receive more program responsibilities, county , property taxes than communities governments also vary in the extent with fewer developments.(Assessed to which their residents live in cities. value is generally the market value In some counties, such as Los An- of a property at the time of purchase geles and Alameda,the vast majority. adjusted annually by a maximum of residents live in cities and receive of 2 percent for inflation.) some municipal services from their city government. Other counties This' relationship between the have few or no cities—or function extent of land development and a as both a city and a county. These community's property tax revenues counties have relatively more re- is common throughout the United sponsibilities. States.Typically,local communities with more land developments re- How do these differences in quire more public services,such as responsibilities affect local govern- streets, water systems, and police went property tax receipts? If all and fire-protection. other factors are the same, a local government providing more services generally requires more tax revenues to pay for these services.In the past, most local and state decision making I Page,5 Legislative Analyst`s office All Cities Do Not Provide the Same Services I Police ■ ■ ■ Fire ■ ❑ ❑ Emergency Medical ■ ❑ ❑ Sewers ■ ❑ 13 Parks and recreation ■ ■ ■ Libraries >ti ■ ■ ❑ Water ❑ ❑ ■ City provides service or pays others to provide service. Q City is partly r ` for providing or paying for service. ❑ Service provided by a special district or county: regarding the allocation of the prop- agency's property tax revenues are erty tax has reflected this relationship. reallocated to the other local govern- Thus,local governments with wider ments in the area.To date,however, responsibilities typically receive more only a very small percentage of all property taxes than goveriirr►ents with, redevelopment projects have been fewer responsibilities, completed. l Use of Redevelopment As shown in Figure 1, nearly Influences Pr©party Tax s percent,or$1.4 billion,of property taxes is allocated to redevelopment Receipts agencies statewide. Some" of these property tax revenues otherwise The use 'of redevelopment also would have been allocated to other ' influences the amount of ro e P P rtY local governments in the community. takes local governments receive.This T. he :.use of redevelopnierit:varies f is because when a local governmentexteriisively throuout the state.Some creates a "redevelopment project cities have placed most of their devel- area," most of the.growth in prop oped land in redevelopment project erty taxes from this area goes to the areas.Other communities do not have redevelopment agency,rather than any redevelopment project areas. other local jurisdictions,such as the schools,-coun city,''and s special_ � P State.Determines Now -" districts. Redevelopment agencies { . _ Property Taxes are Shared use these`property tax revenues tofinance improvements to revitalize the project area.After the redevelop- Finally, the amount of property meat work is complete'(typically,30 taxes allocated o local jurisdictions to 40 easy p is also a function of state property . r r y, later),_ ),the redevelo ment P P Page7. B ve• .. i Policy Brief . tax allocation laws,principally AB 8 . taxes prior to 1978 received a rela- (Chapter 282,Statutes of 1979).The lively large share of property taxes s responsibility for allocating the under AB 8. Thus, the variation in property tax was assigned to the property tax receipts in effect at the state by Proposition 13 which stated time was continued. "The responsibility that property taxes were to be allocated"according to law."Assem- Since 1979,as discussed in more r allocating fo biy Bill 8 allocated property taxes detail in the addendum,there have the property tax among the local governments within been just two significant changes to was asst ed a county and provided fiscal relief the original property tax shares to partially make up for property tax contained in AB 8; legislation de- to the state by losses resulting from,Proposition 13's signed to aid cities that receive no, Proposition 13 . tax limitation provisions., or very low,property taxes and the property tax shifts of 1942-93 and The formulas contained in AB 8 1993=94. Despite these changes, (for more detail see the addendum however, the state property tax on page 10) were designed to allo- allocation system developed in 1979 cate property taxes in proportion to in response to Proposition 13 contin- the share of property taxes received ues to be the basis for the property by a local, entity prior to tax allocation among local.govern- Proposition 13.In general,each local meets. government that provided services within a.cominu- ty was awarded'. Which Factor Is a share of'total ro taxes col- 9 P PertY Most Important?. lected within that community.Over. , time, as assessed values grow, the The four factors discussed above amount of property taxes received account for most of the variation in by a local government also grows. local government property tax However,the share of property taxes receipts. Our review indicates that does not change.For example, if a the relative importance of each factor county, city, -special district, and differs on a communi b =comnlu= school district 'each . receive , tyr y 25 percent of property taxes collected nity basis. within a community under AB 8, In some cases,the state's property they will continue to receive tax allocation law—AB 8—is the 25 percent of taxes collected regard- major factor determining the amount less of how.much property_taxes of property Lazes a local entity' "AB grow. These 8 shares" were - receives. Specifically, ,two local . developed based on the historical governments that are very similar share of property taxes received by today may receive very dissimilar local jurisdictions prior to Proposi- amounts of property taxes because .lion 13.Local jurisdictions that had AB 8 continues the tax sharing ratios received a large share of property of the 1970s. Page 7 i Legislative Analyst's Office In other cases, however, the SHOULD THE LEGISLATURE amount of local development, the EQUALIZE PROPERTY TAXES? reliance upon special districts,or the use of redevelopment is more deter- minant than AB 8. School districts Over the years,various proposals 'CAB 8 continues in Alpine County, for example, for reducing the variation in local receive a lower share of the property government property tax receipts the tax sharing taxes under AB 8 than do most other have been advanced.In considering ratios of the school districts in the state, and these proposals,we recommend the 1970s. wool districts in Stanislaus County Legislature first consider the causes receive a higher share.Nevertheless, for local government property tax school districts in.Alpine County revenue variation.In some cases,this receive nearly twice as much property variation appears to serve important taxes per student than do schools in policy objectives. For example: Stanislaus County. The difference is due to Alpine County's high • Allocating more property taxes property values relative to the to extensively developed com- number of students. munities helps these communi- ties pay for services to the land Similarly, cities in Riverside developments,and to the people County and the county itself, tend who live and work in, them. to receive relatively low amounts of The higher tax receipts also property taxes per resident.These provide an incentive for com- lower amounts of property.:taxes munities to promote economic reflect,in part,Riverside communi- development. ties'higher reliance upon redevelop- ment and special districts. Specifi- Providing more property taxes cally, Riverside communities have to local governments with more placed large land areas under rede municipal program responslbili- velopment, with the result that ties helps the jurisdictions pay 19 percent'of all property taxes in for these services. the county are allocated to redevel- opment agencies.In addition,special • Allowing redevelopment agen- districts provide some services to ties to keep most of the growth Riverside communities that else- in property taxes in economi- where are provided by cities or cally-distressed neighborhoods counties: helps facilitate economic devel- opment and the eradication of urban blight Page 8 ; s _ Policy Brief It is less clear,on the other hand, governments--including over 1,000 whether property tax variation school districts—receive a share of caused by the AB 8 property tax local property taxes. Updating the sharing methodology continues to AB 8 methodology to reflect local serve important policy objectives. preferences would require the Legis= "Decentralization While this sharing methodology lature to ascertain the needs and originally designed to closelypriorities of each California commu- would allow the was approximate Californians prefer- pity and each local government.This debate regarding ences for local services,this method- is a task which,in our view,cannot ology has not been updated for be undertaken in a centralized . . . local nearly 20 years. Since that time, manner. revenues to be California's population has grown carried out locally, by nearly 50 percent and the needs. For this reason, we believe that and preferences of local voters have ultimately the control over allocating rather than in :surely changed.f In some cases,local the property tax—or at least,the Sacramento . . . residents may prefer to have a nonschool portion of the property special district's share of property tax should be decentralized.Decen- tax revenues reduced and their city's tralization would allow the debate share expanded—or the other way regarding the appropriate distribu- around. tion of local revenues to be carried out locally, rather than in Sacra In considering ways,to update the mento, and offers Californians the AB 8 methodology, however;.the hest ice of aligning tax revenues Legislature faces major difficulties. with local needs and preferences, Specifically,several thousand local I I i I Page 9 Legislative Analyst's Office HOW PROPERTY TAXES ARE SHARED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: THE HISTORY OF SB 154 AND AB S The current system for allocating property taxes in the governments fell by more than 50 percent as the average state is governed to'a large extent by two bills developed statewide property tax rate fell from 2.67 percent to by the Legislature nearly 20 years ago. Following the a constitutional maximum of 1 percent. Moreover, passage of Proposition 13,the voter approved property voters required the state,rather than local government, tax;limitation measure, the Legislature enacted two to allocate these revenues between competing jurisdic- property tax allocation and fiscal relief bills, SB 154 tions within a county, (Chapter 292,Statutes of 1978)and then AB 8(Chapter 282, Statutes of 1979).This addendum provides background. The First Allocation System—SB 154 information'relating to the formulation of these two bills which have influenced state-local fiscal interactions for Immediately following the passage of Proposition 13, nearly two decades. the Legislature approved SB 154 in an effort to avoid Before Proposition 13- local government service diminutions and significant fiscal distress.Senate Bill 154 allocated the property 'Tax°Altaeati0fl Determined Locally, taxes collected at the 1;percent rate to counties,cities, special districts,redevelopment agencies,and schools. Prior to the 1978 passage of Proposition 13,each local Under SB 154, a local government's share of the jurisdiction authorized to levy a property_tax set its property,tax was based on the share of the property own tax rate(within certain statutory restrictions).The ' tax going to that:!, locale government before rate set by each local government"was independent Proposition 13.For example,if a county government of;the rates set,'by other lurtsdiction A property received 10 percent of the property taxes collected by owner's total property tax bill reflected the sure of the all local jurisdictions in that county prior to the passage inividual rates set by each taxin d g entity.;A given piece of Proposition'13,the county government,would receive of property might,for example,be subject to a separate 10 percent of the property taxes collected at the tax rate for the city,county;and local school district 1'percent rate. This 'allocation system became the as well as any special districts that provided services foundation of the property tax distribution mechanism to the property. subsequently enacted in AB 8. Under.this system;each local jurisdiction made a Senate Bill'154 also relieved counties of a portion determination every year as to the amount of revenue of their obligation to pay for certain health and welfare necessary" ,to'Partance the desired level of services Based programs, and provided "bailout" block grants to an this determination,,each local entity set its property partially offset 'the revenue loss resulting`from the tax rate so as to collect the necessary revenue_Local , - reduction.in property, tax revenues. Specifically,SB residents could influence the level of both services and 154 provided$250 million in block grant funds for cities taxes in their community through their voting decisions. and $436 million for counties. These funds were The product of this system was a set of local,govern allocated based on each local jurisdiction's property meat services that generally,reflected the individual tax loss(adjusted for surplus local revenues and the preferences of each community in the state. value to counties of the state health and welfare "buyout") as compared to the total LLproperty tax loss PCOpOSIt10t1 13 ReQU1C@Ct L@glStattlre for all cities and counties statewide.Special districts TO Design New System also received$125 million in fiscal relief from SB 154 as well as$68 million from related legislation. Proposition 13 fundamentally changed: local government finance. Property tax receipts to local Page 10 Policy Brief The Current Property Tax components of AB 8.) In order for these counties to be treated in the same way as all other counties,the amount Allocation System—AB 8 of property taxes allocated to these counties was reduced. Because these counties received a smaller percentage of A year after enacting SB 154 the Legislature adopted total property taxes collected after implementation of AB 8 AB 8,a long-term policy to reallocate property taxes and relative to their pre-Proposition 13 shares,these counties provide fiscal relief to local governments. A primary are termed"negative bailout counties." objective of AB 8 was to provide local governments with a property tax base that would increase over time as TWO'ChangeS to the AB a System assessed value I grew, thereby providing a financing mechanism for win communities.The base property The state roe tax allocations stem developed growing P P�rtY property nY Y Fe tax allocation contained in AB 8 was essentially the same in 1979 in response to Proposition 13 continues to be as that provided for,in SB 154. However, rather than the basis for the property tax allocation among local provide block grants, AB 8 increased the share of the governments today. Since 1979,there have been just Property taxes allocated to counties, cities, and special two significant changes to the original property tax districts whilexeducing the share of the property tax going shares contained in AB 8.The first relates to the,so., to schools. School losses were in turn made up with called"no and low property tax cities."Certain cities increased state funds for education. that did not levy a property tax, levied only a very The amount of the increased property tax allocation low property tax, or were not incorporated'as;cities in AB 8 was based on the block grant amount provided prior to the passage of Proposition 13 were not allocated in SB 154.Specifically,cities received increased property a significant share of the property tax under,AB 8.The taxes equivalent to 82.91 percent and special districts Legislature has acted to gradually increase the share 95.24 percent cif their SB 154 block grant amount:Tinder of property taxes going to these cities. the provisions of AB,8,counties received_a"combmation of �increased, Property taxes, reduced - expenditure The second si cant legislative action that affected obligations, and a state block grant for indigent.health propertytax alIacahonsvvaslhe property tax shifts of f thpi nd93-94. Inrpt programs. The major components`o di"' eto severe budget reductions included complete state assumption of the costs deficits;the state shifted$3.6 billion in property taxes for Medi-Cal and the State Supplementary Program(SSP) from counties,cities;and special districts to schools. portion Iof SSl/SSP,as well as an increased state share This action reduced the state's General Fund contribu of the"costs for the Aid to Families with Dependent lion by an equivalent amount.The property,taxes were Children .(AFDC)program.In addition,AB 8 provided shifted roughly in proportiorito.the benefit received' counties witli.a block grant to provide health services for: by local,agencies from:AB 8.'f'hus, the property tax the indigent The increased share of the property tax going shifts,did not fundamentally alter the property tax to counties under AB 8 was calculated,as the value of the allocation system developed by the legislature in 1979. SB 154 block grant plus a small,adjustment for AFDC costs less the amount of the indigent health block grant. What are "Negative Bailout" Counties? Under the provisions of AB 8,six counties(Alpine,Lassen,Mariposa; Plumas, Stanislaus, and Trinity) were not awarded additional property,taxes. The same calculations were applied to these counties as were applied to all others, however the value of the indigent health block grant was so great in these counties that it exceeded the value of the adjusted SB 1514block grant.(Generally,this was the case when a county had very low property tax losses from Proposition 13 and/or, when a county benefitted disproportionately from the health and welfare fiscal relief Now Page 11 Legislative Analyst's Office I I This report was prepared by Matt'Newman and Marianne O'Malley, under the supervision of Mac Taylor. To request publications call (916) 445-2375. This report and others are available on the LAO's World Wide Web page at http://rwwlao.ca.gov. The Legislative Analyst's Office is located at 925 L Street, Suite 1000, Sacramen#o CA 95814. -Page 12 Jobst Brandt, 02 :15 1 .4/17/96 Alpine Road From: Jobst Brandt <jbrandt@hplabsz .hpl .hp. com> Subject : Alpine Road To : mrosd@openspace .org (MROSD Malcolm Smith) Date : Tue, 17 Sep 1996 14 : 15 : 19 PDT 17 Sept 1996 Craig Britton Director of Land Management MROSD Dear Mr Britton, Thank you for taking time to look into the situation of Alpine road with San Mateo County. I realize there are many other current matters with which you are concerned while I am particularly focused on Alpine Rd. As you may know, I and other volunteers did all the maintenance of that road for the years that it was closed by the big slide . As I pointed out, the subsequent slides that occurred last winter were predictable after the work the county did when repairing the road. At that time all cross-cuts and drains that we had maintained were filled in, as were some working culverts, especially the one at the current slide . Both the slide at the Meadow Trail and the one at the road closure were caused by water diverted from a blocked culvert . I sense from the tone of your communication with the county, that this aspect of the road was not brought up. Alpine road, just as Purissima needs drainage cuts or working culverts to survive the winter. Even if no repairs are made to the slide, drain cross cuts and cleaning of culverts is even more important to prevent the road from becoming further damaged "beyond repair" . I am concerned that this condition is inadvertently being achieved, giving the county a reason to cease maintaining the road. I and many riders use this road, with road bikes, just as we and autos did for many years when it was a public thoroughfare . Safe bicycling with road bicycles does not require pavement . In fact, a paved lane on this road would, in my estimation, be a downhill disaster, worse than Charcoal Rd was when riders lost control descending. Please do not suggest to the county that any paving be considered. Maintaining such a surface on a natural soil road, having no subgrade other than native loam, would put the nail in the coffin, so to speak. As you mentioned, Alpine is a wonderful trail, useful for reaching Skyline Blvd by bicycle, hiking, and emergency vehicles . I hope it can remain that way. Sincerely, Jobst Brandt 351 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 jbrandt@hpl .hp. com Printed for Malcolm Smith <mrosd@openspace.org> Regional Open -ice 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 12, 1996 Dr. Pam Swift California Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Investigations Lab 1701 Nimbus Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Dear Dr. Swift: Thank you for taking the time last week to clear up some issues regarding the July 14 coyote attack of a 3-year old child, and the subsequent discovery of the presence of cat scratch fever in one of the animals trapped near the site where the incident occurred. I can certainly appreciate how your demanding and unpredictable workload results in a backlog of paperwork. I hope you understand our interest in being kept fully informed of any developments in matters such as this incident. It was good to hear that my August 6 letter requesting that you contact the family directly led to the testing and discovery of cat scratch fever in one of the trapped animals and the subsequent treatment of the child. It is my understanding that the child's family appreciated the efforts of our agencies, as well as the efforts of County of Santa Clara Vector Control. As a result of our conversation I also have a much better grasp of the human health risks of g P cat scratch fever and why additional research on cat scratch fever in canines is important. We have not received any proposals to conduct cat scratch fever research on District lands. The District's general manager is willing to take viable proposals to the Board of Directors for consideration. Given the nature of the District's mission, a proposal is much more likely to be approved by the Board if it does not require the killing of animals. Staff will be contacting Bruno Schomel and Dr. Lee Fitzhugh at U. C. Davis to express our interest in research and clarify our position on potential research projects. Thanks again for all your help. Sincerely, / . rho _- John Escobar, Operations Manager cc: Santa Clara County Vector Control 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:-115-691-1200 . FAX:415-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena fienshaw, David T.Sinernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General manaxer:L.Craig Britton Regional Open S, ce -------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 19 1996 William E. Hauser 148 Westridge Drive San Jose, CA 95117 i Dear Mr. Hauser: Thank you for your letter dated September 10, 1996 concerning dog access in the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Your letter was given to the members of the Use and Management Committee prior to their September 16 meeting on dog access at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. After reviewing letters favoring and opposing dog access at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve and receiving public testimony, the three-member Committee decided to recommend to the full Board that Hamms Gulch Trail and the connecting section of Lost Trail be opened to dogs on leash for a one-year trial period. cerely, L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB:sds 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 33o Dis��� ex--�fis T) v be (I Li l l� Nang — 'tl° 3. Ake p��r awe 4 - 1 )7�1 IF f h4teO 7�1 �-,�rE �' �j � �sr . —a✓ter f GJ'�la �, ftA�lr2 Jerry Hearn 144 El Nido Road Portola Valley, CA 94028 Monday, September 2, 1996 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 RE: Dog Access at Windy Hill Dear Directors: On a recent walk to Windy Hill I noticed the letter indicating you were to discuss the issue of dogs on the trail and, as I cannot attend that meeting, I thought I would write you my views on the subject. I would like to thank you for taking the effort and time to post notices of the meeting on the trail; that kind of extra effort at communication is greatly appreciated by all us trail users who otherwise might not known of the meeting. I see the question of trail use as primarily an issue of balance among the potential human users, the existing natural users, and the habitat itself. While my background in environmental education has made it clear that the best way to instill a love of, and a desire to preserve, our natural resources is to get people out into nature, we do not want to encourage that to the point that the very resources we wish to preserve become damaged by our efforts at preserving them! If I am not mistaken, that is the quandary you continually find yourself in regarding trail use. I should wam you right off that I am a long-time dog owner, and have greatly adjusted my hiking desires to the fact that dogs are not allowed on many of our local trails. I might also note that many of the most ardent environmentalists that I know are also dog owners. As this issue is of concern to me, I have made the effort, while hiking, to carefully observe during incidents of contact with dogs and their owners, and from these observations have generally concluded the following: (1) Dogs have little impact on the physical state of the trails. While with owners, they tend to stay close to the trails and do not, like humans, take off on trails that MROSD managers are trying to remove from use. Clearly, they cause less damage than bikers, equestrians or, for that matter, pedestrians. (2) Dogs with their owners tend to be friendly, excited, interested and g Y happy. Contact with them tends to be very positive. If a dog is not of a friendly nature, most owners take pains to make sure that s/he is well- leashed and under complete control. (3) While some dogs, especially young ones off the leash, tend to chase and bother wildlife, most are more interested in sniffing and being with their owners than ravaging the wildlife. i Now, if this seems to be a rather biased defense of having dogs run free on trails, let me state that I am not in favor of unlimited access for dogs,just as I am not in favor of it for humans, either. As past Chair of the San Mateo County Fish & Wildlife Advisory Committee, we have had to deal with this very issue on several occasions. In regards to wildlife protection, which is really the only reason for not having unlimited access, we recommended that dogs be allowed on trails that already enjoyed heavy human use and whose wildlife had already been severely impacted by that use. This seemed to us to be a reasonable compromise that reached a balance between the needs of the trail-using population. It seems to me that Windy Hill, in particular the Spring Ridge Trail, could fall under the category described above. While there is much wildlife in the area, most terrestrial activity seems to take place at night, when no one is supposed to be using the trails. On the other hand, the Hamm's Gulch Trail, a more densely- forested area of varied habitat, seems to favor daytime activity, and thus should not allow dogs on it. It is my opinion that this delineation, which, I believe, is the current state of affairs, should remain in force. That will allow the dogs and their owners an opportunity to enjoy the wild lands while preserving wildlife values to the best of our ability. I hope that this information may be useful to you in regards to this issue. I Sincerely, JerrJyH am Regional Open Slece t MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 10, 1996 Jerry Hearn 144 El Nido Road Portola Valley, CA 94028 Dear Mr. Hearn: Thank you for your letter dated September 2, 1996 concerning dog access in the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The Use and Management Committee-Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Dog Access will be meeting on September 16 at 7:30 P.M. at the District office. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. S' ' L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB:sds cc: Board of Directors I 330 Distel Circle LosAI - - Altos,CA 94022 1404 Phone:41'" - - e 5 691 1200 . FAX:41 1E-mail:5 69 0485 E mrosd@netcom.com �? etcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens Ma C.Dave Teena Henshaw,David T. m rn, S e off Nonette Hanko Bets Crowder,Wim Mary Y C e, de Wit Y � General Manager:L.Craig Britton i Regional Open S, ce 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT .............. ... . % MINE .:.::�:.:�::?:?:i:i::•:}:i:.':..?�.}:..i:.•:.?:.}..::.•.;.:.y. }?;.;,.:{•}:tititii{iiF:i:Yi:'r:?>{'ti+v:.+;.�+,�•v.n:::'.hi,{•h,:%,v...;vv v.}?}',.�f; ;L:,.;:<;::i}:'r.v'.:v:::.:.:••:..�t•v,:}..vvn♦'sv.v: vsh1: ,. vk`h hk v k�\ :v:`.•.::%}v{::}r:� :+.s1rv�?+•..fi:..s;�vf: ..:}hs.vh'°::.am:n;{'Y:}fi.i..s:.S'4v*:;:.L.;n.+�;,.+::,}l.{:v.+•:lxx'..••,.:i,},.r.{..{"':•.`.fi}.:;{':v,,.}:.:4+r:�,::k....v;,:..::5..:,t•}v v..\{:..::}.,:.}...._'r:f...}:v.}.Y.':,.{::i.?}.ri�i:{j:.>i i..{Si.i:4.?•:..:•vSX.'•.ii{.'.i.{.�.?:.-.vi..:,h:.::v.:?:.h? ..}.. What is your opinion about the off-leash area at the center of the preserve (opened in February, 1996) and about dog access at the preserve in general? If you have specific experiences lease describe them as clearly as possible. P P Y F Y How often do you visit Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve? Your response to this survey will aid us in evaluating our dog access policies. Results of this survey will go to the District's Board of Directors in early 1997. (attach additional sheets if needed) If you include your name and address (please print) we will add you to our mailing list for people concerned with dog access on the preserves, name address city zip 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone: 415-691-1200 . FAX:415-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smemoff,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General,Manager:L.Cram Britton i Please refold this form into thirds, add 32 cents postage, and mail it in to the District. Your input into our planning process is appreciated. 32 cent stamp NIIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Regional Open Space ----------------- �'- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT .............. ::.:.:.. } a v\•kY. .ti. h� y� v. }}+':':i::iy:•.snv:i,: :i+:j'i?S;::j:}:;�,'I�j:i:i}:tiff:^:: :?'::yi::Siii}i::i}i ��"!�+ h.. •:T :rs iti :.:::::..::..................... •:,:::::::::,.,u•:oYtiv:v:vvq�•.`'{v,v.:•TY.� .M•/.•:>{iv+ti'.,''•:•.f}::M }.•'•;t'•n i rr. ...:. ., ............... : k .......................... j Please refold this form into thirds, add 32 cents postage, and mail it in to the District. Your input into our planning process is appreciated. 32 cent stamp NIIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Regional Open Space --------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT {:{,:,•...v:}:•ti:�.:i{i':.i£:A,T>.:vt{.?w:rSS`•\':•i:}rYi':}:A'�:}.'•W.'n'�::: :ui::ii::ii`?i�iiii:::::i}: :i::�i �._::::::.:'::::{f.:J.{•:iv+..: \ :'* .x:.....,v}}}.vny:v}::..;Y;.::;... 'Y,}.....nv::.v:::x{i:.:}T\•}}:•}}::.i:K<.:i}}:}:: Y: v:��.� :::jijyi:� .....................: .................... ...................... .............:...... ...................:.... ..x...... .v .. .. J�::4:::;nti;;i::ri{{4'•} }:�JCJC•"" '3iS: '{(•tii � ::::-.=:�::::iii:%� Y:4�::.•: Ti. •{Y"f�{y��� 4 �'a��- �-�:^., :-.^.Vx• .},ice. {.4.,:.::.....:.... . ..2f}v}:'k}.r,.•::bxrii::•:.?x...,.. .•4.,.- ..t:•'... ..k„"•:.�<:+:F' �.,u... ?'>v.,.i�•�:•:T:n;\.,.;v:�.v:: nb ti'.}:.,i.'.ti.n;\-n: ` �:�"'�'::�::•. Robert Zatkin 406 Maple Way • Woodside, CA 94062 telephone: (415) 369-6462 • RZatkin@worldnet.att.net August 31, 1996 Board of Directors Use and Management Committee MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Members of the Use and Management Committee: I have written to recommend that you deny requests to expand dog access to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Expanding dog access to any District preserves is not in the best interest of the District or the majority of people using District lands. The mission of the District is to acquire and preserve open space - not to be an 'end all and do all' for any definable user group that presents a request to the Board for changes in management to meet their requests. A trend has emerged during the last decade for user groups to place requests before the Board for such changes in management. In response, the Board has been generous in acceding to such requests. In so doing, however, the mission of the District has become distorted with the changes in use and management policies following the requests and effectively compromising the natural integrity of preserves. A prime example of such compromise is the damage caused by mountain bike usage in El Corte de Madera, Purissima Creek, and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves. Increasing dog usage will no doubt result in additional compromise following from the nature of dogs and their owners. Dog owner's will inevitably release their dogs form leash constraint on District lands - a common problem on Stanford University lands between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Highway 280 (i.e. the 'Dish' area). Dogs, being animals will defecate in the Preserve; and owners, being people, will not always remove material left by their dogs at strategic locations - i.e. atop trail treads. Furthermore, many people (myself included) do not like to be confronted by eager and friendly dogs who race ahead of the owners, sans leash, happily greeting people coming in their direction. Finally, the District does not have the resources to patrol preserves for additional egregious behavior (such as the foregoing) on District lands. In closing I recommend the Use and Management Committee recommend to the Board that expansion of dog access in the Windy Hill Preserve be denied. Sincerely, Robert Zatki i Regional Open Soce 1 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 5, 1996 Robert Zatkin 406 Maple Way Woodside, CA 94062 Dear Robert: Thank you for your letter dated August 29, 1996 concerning dog access in the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, The Use and Management Committee- Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Dog Access will be meeting on September 16 at 7:30 P.M. at the District office. Your letter will be forwarded to staff and the Use and Management Committee for their consideration. S�&rely, L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB:snd cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 . FAX:415-691-0485 . E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit General Manager:L.Craig Britton FROM : POLAR EQUIPMENT IN- R WALLACE PHONE NO. : 408 867 457P Pot This letter was forwarded to the 12881 Foothill Lane Use and Management Committee Saratoga, CA 95070 29 August 1996 Directors Crowder, Davey, deWitt, I lanko,Hinshaw, Siemens,and Smernof f Nfidpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 FAX: 415-691-0485 Dear friends, As members of the Dog Acce-,,-,,Task Force of a year ago, we have remained vitally interested in issues concerning dog access to parks and open space preserve-,, particularly access;by dogs under control but off-leash. Unfortunately,we will be unable to attend the discussion of dog access in Windy Hill Preserve at the Septen-iber 16 meeting of the Board of Directors, so we will have to express our view-by letter. First, we realize that surne people hate car fear dogs of all kinds, and these people would like to have dug-free trails. I lowever, there arc also many (won-ten in particular) who are afraid to use trails alone without a dog--and these should have accer,-,to trails where dogs are permitted. Within the District, there are enough preserves and enough trail:} that both of these needs can be accommodated. Of course, wherever possible, there !rails should allow loops rather than just in-and out hikes. Since some neighlx-)r-,- of Windy Hill 0517 do not want dogs on Razorback Trail,dog-hikers could use a loop into Hamm's Culch. We acknowledge the dog run area now set aside in the Pulgas Ridge CA. P for dog� off leash;however,it niust be recognized that while it is great for fri-,:.bee games with a dog,it is not the same as a hiking trail. We would really like to see the District try opening a few trails to dogs off leash--at least on a trial basis. In the southern end of the District,Sierra Azul would be an Ideal location fur such 4 trial. Because of the dearth of parking space, that 0511 is lightly used, and the trail is actually a broad road so there is plenty of roorn for bicycles, horses,hiker-,and dogs with no likelihood of conflict. Its the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's Fort Funston, all trail:and beaches are open to dogs off leash and under cuixtrol;- we recommend that Board members take a walk there and ub�ervre the effect-,of off-leash dogs. On a recent Sunday we saw hundreds of dugs and people enjoying the beach and the forest and meadow trail6;i1v conflicts, some dogs on leash but mcwst running free, playing together and enjoying their surroundings dnd a beautiful day. On a bulletin board at the main parlh-.inR lot was a policy notice which we much admire;a copy is enclosed. In the same vein,BLM posts a notice at staging areas in its Clear Creek Management Area (famous as a motorcycle playground) whicit sctys"Only YOU can keep these trails open to motorbiket-.;ob�:Prvp trail courtesy and area closures!" We feel that signs such as these can help promote rc8ponAible behavior and prevent conflicts. Thank you for your consideration of these suggestionr.- Sincerely, M*)'on-e Ottenberg Robert E. Wlqa, alr2P_ opened later,after cleari- vergrown brush. Their usage could -,ge from single- track trails for hikers, to i- dple use for bikes and home6. In addition, the trail/mine road to Hicks Road, leading to Woodt;Road on Jacques Ridge,should be opened now. Woods Road leads into Sierra Azu],and I expect this to be a logical�.Nnuivction for all users.(including dogs). A staging area could be made at this point to service both facilities. All the trails I have observed are adequate and in ginKi shape as they are. Signage can be important,however--all steep and dusty trails should be signed off-limier to bikes and hunde3 in the rainy w_a,,qon, in order to prevent trail damage and reduce nxiaintenwism costs. hi the BLM's Clear Creek Management area,wberesome areas are open and others closed to motorcycles, signs are posted "Only you can keep thew trails open! Observe trail courtesy and area closures!" in order to prevent damage to erodible hillsides by thoughtless motorbikers. The Gulden Gate National Recreation Area posts "Dog Walkers Guidelines" (copy enclosed) at Fort runs-ni, where dogs and their owners (in the hundreds!)enjoy walking and playing on forebt trails and the beach, with most dogs off-leash. I encourage the Task Force and Staff to consider the above recuminendations and act promptly. The County Trails Master Plan Committee lia,-;spent over three years establishing criteria for trails; it is pointless to repeat that process. I kt'S get on with it! Matters such as trail names can be taken up by the Park Conunisions naming ownunittee at a later date. Sincerely, FROM POLAR EOU I PMENT I her R WALLACE PHONE NO. 408 867 4576 P02 Golden Gate National Recreation Area Dog Walkers Guidelines The following conditions shall apply within all designated voice control areas: e The person responsible for the pet shall have a leash available at all times. • Pets must respond to voice control or else be leashed. • Pet excrement (litter) shall be cleaned up by the person responsible for the pet. I e Pete are not allowed to dig holes, chase wildlife, or destroy vegetation. e Pets displaying any aggressive ress've behavior towards people or animals must be leashed immediately. e pets are not allowed to enter any fenced enclosures, ponds, creeks or lagoons (or areas pactod clo,ad) . e Pet owners should not play with their pats on steep slopes in order to prevent erosion and vegetation trampling. i UNDERSTANDING PROPOSITION 218 A Forum for Local Government Professionals and Officials September 19, 1996 1Q 00 am - 1 2.00 am Oakland City Hall Hearing Room 1 Is it the right to vote on taxes? I Or another attack on public services? i Proposition 218 on the November ballot, if it passes, would substantially change the way local government is financed in California. The purpose of the initiative, according to the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, is to limit local government revenue and enhance taxpayer consent, by placing new restriction on how assessments, fees and charges may be levied. Opponents say the initiative grants huge voting powers to corporations, large landowners and J developers while reducing the rights of average homeowners and taxpayers. Both sides agree the initiative would reduce local government revenue. -How much? What is the real impact? You're invited to a special, impartial forum to learn the details of Proposition 218: o Who would decide changes to assessments,tees and charges" o Which revenues will be subject to two-thirds voter approval'? o Would future business license fees&changes require approval by property_ owners? o What is the impact on existing assessment districts° o What rights would tenants have? Ho\y would property owner voting be weighted' a Would Proposition 218 affect existing or future bond measures' IIII The forum will consist of an objective presentation by Michael Colantuono, a municipal tax attorney from the Los Angeles firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon , followed by an opportunttN for you to ask questions about your specific issues and concerns. The Howard Jarvis TaxpaNers Association, and opponents of the initiative, have also been invited to participate. There is no charge, but space is limited. To be guaranteed a seat, RSVP by filling out and faxing the following form to (510) 654-5673. SPONSORED BY THE BAY AREA OPEN SPACE COUNCIL a cooperative effort of public agency and land trust professionals responsible for acquiring and managing parks and open spaces in the Bay Area. Please complete form and fax this page to(510)654-5673. Questions" Call(510)654-6591. Name: Agency/Organization: Address: Telephone. Fax. email: Regional Open SWce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT For Immediate Release Contact: Paul McKowan September 3, 1996 Volunteer Coordinator ATTENTION CALENDAR EDITORS (415) 691-1200 How Hi h Can You Count ? The -9 -Open Space District Needs You . Los Altos, CA -- An estimated 500.000 visits are made to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve each year, a number almost equal to the entire population of the 16 cities within the District! To help Lis in our trail use planning, we need to know which trails are being visited by how many people, when they're being used. and what type of usage is taking place. You can help by volunteering to assist with trail counts in October. It's a great opportunity to get outside at beautiful Rancho San Antonio, meet people, and help the District gather important information. The trail counts at Rancho will take place on Thursday, October 3, and Saturday, October 5, 1996. and there are many openings available. Interested people who'd like to enjoy the outdoors while counting visitors should call Paul McKowan at the District at(415) 691-1200 for details. The Midpenin'sula 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. 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wirn de Wit General Manager.L.Craig Britton Regional Open S. re August 29, 1996 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Eric Cjard 32 Hillbrook Drive Portola Valley, CA 94028 Dear Mr. 0jard: The District's Board of Directors considered your August 6, 1996 letter concerning the changes at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve at their Regular Meeting last night. The changes which are currently occurring at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve follow a nearly two year planning process involving a citizen task force and numerous public workshops and public meetings. The trail plan for the preserve was adopted by the Board of Directors at their June 26, 1996 meeting. Implementation of Phase I of the plan is currently underway. The trail construction will occur in a variety of ways, using a trail machine, a dozer, and volunteer and staff trail crews. Staff will assess each trail construction project and determine the best method to use to build the trail. Factors which affect the determination include, among other concerns, resource impact, cost, and timing. The Chinquapin Trail was constructed using a trail machine at the upper and lower end, and a dozer for the middle section. The decision to use the dozer was based on the size of the job to realign the old roadbed, restore the deeply eroded route being used as a trail, the time it would require, and the cost. The resulting trail is wider than the segments built with the trail machine. It will not remain this width. Instead, it will become a narrower trail as the surrounding vegetation encroaches. In the future, the route will be maintained at the same width as the narrower segments which were constructed using a trail machine. Your second concern has to do with the removal of the 'aerial tree' crossing of El Corte de Madera Creek. The plan calls for the closure and restoration of the trail on either side of the creek. Should this closure be respected by the mountain biking community, there may be no need to remove the tree. However, repeated destruction of District property, and crossing of the creek via the tree, may necessitate its removal. The closure of the trail has been in effect for several weeks. An alternate creek crossing is located nearby. Sincerely, Mary Dave)V, Vice-President Board of Directors cc: Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 o FAX:415-691-0485 o E-mail: mrosd@netcom.com 0 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens, Mary C.Davev,Teena Henshaw,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsv Crowder,Wim de Wit General manager:L.Craig Britton