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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19970226 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 97-05 R ttqlonal Open S . MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-05 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California February 26, 1997 (6:30) ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 P.M. At 7:30 P.M., the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the conclusion of the Regular Board Meeting, and at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Labor Negotiations - Government Code Section 54957.6 A. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Represented Employees Agency Negotiator: Susan Schectman Employee Organization: S.E.I.U. Local 715 B. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Office, Supervisory, and Management Employees Agency Negotiator: L. Craig Britton (7:30) REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- M. Davey *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 12, 1997 (Consent Item) February 13, 1997 (Consent Item) *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Consent Item) BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Request to California Public Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS) to Divest Itself of its Financial Investment Interest in the Maxxam Corporation D. Smernoff 330 Distel Circle , Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 4 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX: M 5-691-0485- E-mail:mrosd@opeiispace.org openspace.org * Web site:www.openspace.org � Board of Diro tors.Pete Siemens,Mary C,Davey,led Cyr, David T.Srnernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz- General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 97-05 Page 2 Resolution Urging the Directors of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to Divest the System of All Financial Interest in the Maxxam Corporation (7:50) 2. Acceptance of the Informational Report on the Ranger Bicycle Patrol Program in 1996-- A. Coleman (7:55) 3. Acceptance of Informational Report on the Use of Radar Program in 1996 -- D. Sanguinetti *** 4. Adoption of Amendment to Windmill Pasture Area of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan to Address Parking Issues at Rhus Ridge Road Parking Area -- J. McCullough (8:00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff *** REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item) CLOSED SESSION - (Continued, if necessary) ADJOURNMENT *NOTE. Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. ** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. ***All items on the consent calendar shall be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS, The Administration and Budget Committee will meet on the following dates, Monday, February 24, Monday, March 3, Wednesday, March 5, and Monday, March 10, 1997. All meetings will begin at 4:00 P.M. at the District office. The Committee will be reviewing the proposed 1997-1998 fiscal year budget for the District's programs and activities. e i na MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA 4:00 P.M. Jed Cyr, Chair February 24, 1997 Kenneth Nitz Peter Siemens (4:00) ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA (4:00) COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Review of 1997-1998 Proposed Budget for Public Affairs Program 2. Review of 1997-1998 Proposed Budget for Operations Program 3. Review of 1997-1998 Proposed Budget for Administration Program 4. Status of District's Salary Incentive Program for Office, Supervisory, and Management Staff 5. Proposed Agenda Items for Next Committee Meeting (7:00) ADJOURNMENT The Administration and Budget Committee will be meeting on the following dates to review the District's proposed budget for the 1997-1998 fiscal year: Monday, March 3, 1997, 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 4:00 P.M. Monday, March 10, 1997, 4:00 P.M. 330 Distel Circle I Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485* E-mail:mros(i@opensf)ace.org Web site:www.opetisl)a(e.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mar} C. Davey,led Cyr, David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C.,Nitz General Manager:L.Craig Britton Re,(Pionai Open S ce A-* MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-04 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 13, 1997 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Mary Davey called the Special Meeting to order at 5:02 P.M. Members Present: Mary Davey, Pete Siemens, Betsy Crowder, Nonette Hanko, David Smernoff, Ken Nitz, and Jed Cyr. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Jean Fiddes, John Escobar, and Deirdre Dolan. Il. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. III. CLOSED SESSION M. Davey stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session Agenda Item 1. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 P.M. and the Closed Session commenced at 5:05 P.M. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. Jean Fiddes District Clerk 330 Distel Circle I Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 1, E-mail: mi-osd@opetispace.org Web site:www.opetispace.org Board ol'Diro(tors:Pete Siemens, Mary C. Davey, led Cyr, David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz - general Manager:L.Craig Britton Rqxionai Open S. `e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-03 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 12, 1997 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL Vice President Betsy Crowder called the Special Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members Present: Mary Davey, David Smemoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Ken Nitz, and Jed Cyr. Pete Siemens arrived at 7:10 p.m. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, John Escobar, Deirdre Dolan, and Jean Fiddes. II. CLOSED SESSION B. Crowder stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session Item 1. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:04 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at 7:06 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. and B. Crowder called the Regular Meeting to Order at 7:35 p.m. President M. Davey stated she had requested that Vice President B. Crowder chair the meeting. Additional Personnel Present: Mary de Beauvieres, Randy Anderson, Del Woods, Mike Williams, and Malcolm Smith. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Bourke, P. O. Box 7207, San Jose, said he had asked at the last meeting about the District's compliance with the trails master plan adopted by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. He said he had put his concern in writing and requested a written reply; he presented his letter to the District Clerk. Al Bell, 12130 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, member of Save Skyline Open Space Committee, talked about the February 4 meeting held at the King's Mountain Fire House on the proposed Russian Orthodox Church development. He said approximately 75 people attended, including representatives from the Church. He said members of his committee will be at the February 26 Board of Supervisors hearing, adding he did not think any of the residents had changed their minds about the project, and approximately 150 people have signed a petition. He gave staff a copy of an article from the San Mateo Times about the project. 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 & Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:41 5-691-0485 1 F-mail: mrosd@openspace.org 0 Web site:www.opetispace.org Board of/hectors.Pete Siemens,Mary C. Darcy,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz I General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 97-03 Page 2 IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF DAY J. Escobar introduced Gordon Baillie, who was recently hired as Operations Analyst in the Operations Program. Mr. Baillie said he was happy to be a member of the District staff. M. Smith told the Board the Resolution of Appreciation was in recognition of the unsolicited $700 donation from the Sierra Singles. Motion: P. Siemens moved to approve Resolution 97-04, a Resolution of Appreciation of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Honoring the Sierra Singles - Loma Prieta Chapter. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR J. Cyr asked that the date in the staff report for Agenda Item 6 in paragraph 2 under Discussion be changed from February 15, 1996 to February 15, 1997. C. Britton requested that Agenda Item 3, Authorization of Real Property Acquisition Agreement and Permit To Enter with Town of Portola Valley for Slope Repairs to Alpine Road and Authorization to Execute the Easement for Installation of Slope Improvements Adjacent to Alpine Road and Determination that Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEOA, be removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar including approval of the minutes of the January 22, 1997 Special and Regular Meeting; response to Written Communication from Mr. Bob Kain, President, Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROMP), Bkain@interlink.mdyn.com; Agenda Item 2, Annual Informational Field Activities Rep trt; Agenda Item 4, Adoption of the Notice of Completion of Contract for the Week's Road Repair Project at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve: Agenda Item 6, Authorization to Purchase Two Patrol Vehicles at a Cost of$41,500 Through State of California's Department of General Services, including adoption of Resolution No. 97-05, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional ftn Space District Authorizing t�he Department of General Services of the State of California to Purchase Certain Items for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District; and Revised Claims 97-03. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VII. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. 1 - Authorization to Increase Contract with TAG Group Corporation by $42,285 to Install Drainage Improvements and Reconstruct the Driveway at the Skyline Field Office at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve - fReport RR-97-18) Meeting 97-03 Page 3 M. de Beauvieres presented the staff report. The increase includes $9,029 for drainage work and $33,256 for reconstruction of the driveway. She said that even with the two change orders the project will still be under the budgeted amount. Regarding the life expectancy of the road, J. Escobar said with proper maintenance it would be 20 years or more. He said the road lacks a solid base so a treatment surface would break down quickly, adding the proposed alternative seems to be the best one. P. Siemens urged that the asphalt be sealed properly. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board authorize staff to issue a Change Order to TAG Group Corporation for $42,285 to install drainage improvements and reconstruct the driveway to the Skyline Area field office at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. B. Agenda Item No. 3 - Authorization of Real Property Acquisition Agreement and Permit To Enter with Town of Portola Valley for Slope Repairs to Alpine Road and Authorization to Execute the Easement for Installation of Slope Improvements Adjacent to Alpine Road and Determination that Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA - (Report R-97-17), C. Britton said there were two changes to the Resolution: Section Two, change . authorizes the General Manager . . ." to " . . . authorizes the President or appropriate officers. . ." and Section Six, change code section to 5540.5. Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in the report, and adopt Resolution No. 97-06, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving and Authorizing Acceptance of a Real Property Acquisition Agreement, Issuance of a Permit to Enter, Authorizing the President of the Board or Other Appropriate Officer to Execute an Easement Deed to Town of Portola Valley and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing the Transaction (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Town of Portola Valley). P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. C. Agenda Item No. 5 --Authorization to Increase the Contract for Civil Engineering Services With Brian, Kangas, Foulk for Lot Line Adjustment for Surplus Property at Teague Hill Oxen Space Preserve from $40,000 to $60,000 - (Report R-97-19�. R. Anderson provided background regarding the District's acquisition of property and its attempts to sell the surplus property. Meeting 97-03 Page 4 C. Britton said some Board members toured the property and he can arrange for others to do so. N. Hanko said she would vote against the proposal, noting that when the District acquired the property she felt the entire property should remain in open space. She said she understands the Board's position and hoped they would respect hers. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to increase the contract for civil engineering services with Brian, Kangas, Foulk Engineers from $40,000 to $60,000. D. Smernoff seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 1, with N. Hanko voting against the motion. D. Agenda Item No. 7 - Tentative Adoption of 1997-1998 Draft Planning Work Program for District Preserves and Facilities - (Report R-97-21). D. Woods pointed out changes in the Planning Team's approach in developing the plan from last year. He said significant time had been spent on improving the process of trying to integrate the planning with the field staff planning so implementation of projects would flow more smoothly in the future. He said Chart A includes both major and minor projects as requested by the Board, and projects are prioritized A and B. He pointed out major projects in Chart A and briefly described them. He said Chart B is a look at long range planning and general tasks. D. Woods explained that the completion of the District's Regional Open Space Plan is a high priority. In addition, review of trail policies could be as big a project as the Regional Open Space Plan. The Resource Specialist will be developing a herbicide plan for the District, and there will probably be one or two major acquisitions. He said Chart C was submitted to show what happened to projects on the five year plan so that the Board could see what has been done during year on projects that were slated to occur this year. He emphasized staff is asking for tentative approval of the 1997-1998 projects contained in Chart A. D. Woods said Board's comments will be incorporated into the final plan and it will come back for final adoption with the budget. The plan's scope may change when the Administration and Budget Committee reviews it. N. Hanko said she thought it would be helpful if information on which Board committees would be involved could be added to the chart. She said this is an excellent working document. She said she would like to participate in putting together the management agreement with the City of Palo Alto before it goes to the Board for approval. C. Britton said he would provide a copy for her. N. Hanko said the plan showed a number of demolitions planned and Chart B showed that there needed to be work with committees. D. Woods said staff members will Meeting 97-03 Page 5 research the question of which committees will be reviewing the policies addressing disposition of structures and the notification policy regarding disposition of structures. Board members and staff reviewed the charts and discussed the following items: Chart A: • Electrical service to gate at Long Ridge Preserve. • Keeping the ad hoc committee charged with monitoring the Picchetti lease with the Stortzes informed of what is occurring • Landre House disposition - there are other structures staff will be looking at that are in poor shape or inaccessible. Staff described the process that will be used. D. Smernoff said it would be helpful if a tour in advance could be arranged as part of the disposition process • Addition of reference showing which Board committee would be involved in each item • Edmonds Road parking lot and sewage plant demolition (Pulgas Ridge Preserve) • Rhus Ridge parking (Rancho San Antonio Preserve) - working on funding alternates, numbers will be included by budget time • Restroom upgrade (Rancho San Antonio Preserve) • Resurface parking lot (Russian Ridge Preserve) - word "install" should be removed • Kennedy Road parking (Kennedy-Limekiln Area - Sierra Azul Preserve) - if the project is insurmountable, it will be dropped. Staff did go through design process and met with neighbors and the town. • Big Dipper land use plan (Skyline Ridge Preserve) • Landscape new office area (Skyline Field Office) - use of native plants • Office and shed demolition (Skyline Field Office) • Historic residence lease (Thornewood) Chart B• • Open Space Use and Management Planning Process Policy Review (Policy and Program Development) • Survey projects for Resource Management (Regional Planning Studies and Tools) - following up on history of sites and buildings. Staff is organizing filing system and information that will be put in a data base. Use of volunteers was discussed. Chart C: • Restore "Chute Trail" and Motorcycle Trail (Coal Creek Preserve) - use different word than restore • Ridge Trail to La Honda (El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve) - add words, "Creek Open Space Preserve" • Foothills Park Trail (Foothills Preserve) • Seven Springs Trail (Fremont Older Preserve) - concern regarding trail widening and removal of switchback 0 Bald Knob Trail (Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve) - for emergency patrol Meeting 97-03 Page 6 • Black Mountain Trail (Rancho San Antonio Preserve) • Soda Springs Parking (Cathedral Oaks Area - Sierra Azul Preserve) • Willowbrook Bridge (Windy Hill Preserve) - came out of meetings with field staff, would be wooden footbridge Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt Fiscal Year 1997- 1998 Planning Work Program for Preserves and Facilities as amended during the meeting. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7to0. E. Agenda Item No. 8 - Tentative Adoption of Preliminary 1997-1998 Action Plan for Implementation of District's Basic Policy-Report R-97-20). C. Britton said that the Action Plan included the revised Basic Policy objectives wording agreed upon by the Board. In addition, two new subprograms have been added - the Resource and Management Subprogram in the Planning Program and the Legal Services Subprogram in the Administration Program. Open Space Acquisition Program Negotiations and Special Projects Subprogram M. Williams outlined Key Projects and highlighted Items 8 and 9 under Other Projects and Activities. Enterprise Subprogram M. Williams emphasized Key Project 2, Sell Term Ownerships, and said they would be looking at selling term ownerships and marketing properties that might work for longer term ownership. Regarding Key Project 4, Administer Historic Leases, he said they are looking to go forward with an RFP for the Thornewood property for a long-term lease interest. N. Hanko suggested that a reference be included to look for opportunities to complete the Bay Area Ridge Trail and Bay Trail systems, perhaps under New Land Commitments. D. Smernoff commented on the general program emphasis, noting that he was not sure it was always the District goal to maximize rental income as there might be other issues where the income is not the most important thing. Staff will add the phrase, "consistent with open space management policies." M. Williams answered questions regarding Key Project 4 under the Enterprise Subprogram. N. Hanko stressed she thought specific mention should be made of agricultural and grazing leases so it is clear what is involved. Meeting 97-03 Page 7 Regarding historic leases, D. Smernoff said he was considering bringing ideas forward to the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. Open Space Planning Program Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram Site Planning and Implementation Subprogram Resource Management Subprogram (shared with Operations Program) R. Anderson referred to Key Project 1. C. Britton commented that the Planning Team has decided to fill the vacant Planner I position with a Planning Technician. R. Anderson said all the key projects are supposed to be done this year. C. Britton referred to the memo from R. Anderson outlining a schedule for workshops for Regional Open Space Plan contained in the packet. Discussion followed regarding Board members sitting in on staff meetings pertaining to Key Project 2. R. Anderson said the Purisima Creek Trail Element, a key project last year, was not on this year's schedule due to reduction of staff and the need to review the whole issue of trail use policies. In regard to when trail guidelines will be reviewed at the committee level, D. Woods said the Use and Management Committee will first be considering rock climbing issues in the near future. Operations Program J. Escobar noted changes in program emphasis in that there are now no subprograms. He pointed out changes in staff resources and said that G. Baillie will be making headway in Key Projects 3 and 4, Operations Manual Update and Special Use Policies. He observed that there are two new key projects, Operations Program Audit and Interpersonal Communication Skills Development. C. Britton suggested changing the wording of the last sentence of Key Project 1 to the following: "Assist the General Manager in making recommendation to the Board for the selection of a qualified consultant . . . J. Escobar said that Key Project 2 is part of a District-wide effort to improve communication and team building. J. Escobar stated that a majority of resources in the Program goes to Other Projects and Activities. Public Affairs Program Visitor Services Meeting 97-03 Page 8 M. Smith said the Visitor Services Subprogram is part of the reorganization. Under General Program Emphasis, he emphasized the second sentence, "Fully integrate the Visitor Services Subprogram into the Public Affairs Program." General Public Information and Outreach Subprogram M. Smith highlighted Key Projects 1 and 4, 25th Anniversary and Public Opinion Poll. Legislative, Funding. and Organization Relations M. Smith said he expected this to be an active year in legislation. Visitors Services Subprogram In regard to Key Project 2, Daniels Nature Center, he said the hiring of an interpretive aide on a seasonal basis will be considered during budget proceedings. He stressed that the object of Key Project 3, Crew Leader Training, is to reduce staff required to supervise volunteer crews. In response to a question from N. Hanko, he said he did not think it necessary to put back reference to the District's image contained in last year's plan, since this is incorporated in every aspect of the program. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of presentations to high school and college classes regarding volunteer opportunities. In response to a question from B. Crowder, M. Smith said the Fremont Older and Thornewood tours are a regular activity and therefore not specifically included in the Action Plan. In regard to Other Projects and Activities 3, N. Hanko suggested including, "Develop docent led history and nature program at Picchetti Ranch" which was in last year's report. C. Britton said they have had extensive talks with the tenants, and staff will need to determine if these activities will occur in 1997-1998. Administrative Proerrm J. Fiddes said the program is different because there are now two subprograms. She outlined the Administration/Human Services Subprogram and said they are looking at a potential reorganization and staffing change because of the upcoming vacancy. Staff clarified scheduling of meetings in regard to Key Project 3. N. Hanko suggested adding the Open Space Authority staff. P. Siemens suggested splitting Item 4 under Other Projects and Activities into two items. Meeting 97-03 Page 9 S. Schectman said this is the first year for the Legal Services Subprogram and outlined the plan. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Action Plan as modified; and charge the 1997 Administration and Budget Committee with conducting a review of the Preliminary Action Plan on the Board's behalf as part of the budget review process. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS D. Smernoff reported as follows: 1. He attended a habitat restoration workshop held in San Francisco. 2. He voiced disappointment regarding the El Corte de Madera incident but said he expects cooperation with ROMP to continue. 3. He passed out information on work days for the Arastradero project. J. Cyr thanked staff for a full day of orientation and a visit to District lands. K. Nitz described his observations regarding dogs on February 2 at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. B. Crowder reported as follows: 1. She attended a meeting at Hidden Villa with C. Britton and D. Woods about the trails connections question between Los Altos Hills and Rancho San Antonio. 2. She went to the grand opening of Assemblyman Lempert's Palo Alto office. 3. She referred to a letter in the packet from a resident on Skyline near Kings Mountain who is in favor of the Russian Orthodox Church being built. C. Britton said the appraisal for the property may be completed within the next week. C. Britton reported on the following: 1. Organization chart and new roster. 2. The newspaper clipping from Mr. Bell. 3. Three upcoming meetings: (a) First meeting of Administration and Budget Committee tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. (b) Special Meeting Closed Session tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. on labor negotiations. (c) Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee meeting February 19 at 2:30 p.m. 4. Staff is continuing to meet with Sheldon Road neighbors and trail users regarding settlement of the public trails easement. 5. M. Smith and he attended a meeting of the Open Space Council at Senator B. Sher's office. Senator Sher has agreed to author legislation to expand or define a Bay Area program for the Coastal Conservancy. In addition, Ted Lempert will try to sponsor legislation between the District and San Mateo County regarding the California Riding and Hiking Trail. 6. He and M. Smith met with Pat Sanchez to discuss the Riding and Hiking Trails in San Mateo County. 7. B. Crowder presented the Board's perspective at the Friday, January 31 State of District message. Board Members will receive a summary. 8. Program managers gave J. Cyr and K. Nitz an orientation on District activities. 9. S. Schectman has completed the Portola Park Heights Road gate agreement; he said the trail is basically in, but not open. M. Smith said that the Visitors Services staff has proposed May 29 as the date for the volunteer recognition event. He provided an update on the trail census in relation to leash dog access to Hamm's Gulch that Paul McKowan put together for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. He had received 40 responses from volunteers who want to participate. Meeting 97-03 Page 10 R. Anderson showed the new wall map which was made by Ken Sipel. He referred to a memo following up on the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve off leash area. He said the experimental phase of the off leash area is completed, but staff will continue to monitor it . He introduced John Carnes, from PADS, who congratulated the Board on the Pulgas Ridge access and urged the Board to consider opening additional trails to dogs off leash.. R. Anderson referred to a letter signed by B. Crowder to the Santa Clara County Planning Commission about the West Valley Hillside Rezoning which is a process to strengthen the design review process. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary i Claims No. 97-03 Meeting 97-03 Date: Feb. 12, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1519 166.71 A-1 Sanitation Sanitation Services 1520 225.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 1521 85.12 Ace Fire Equipment & Service Company Fire Extinguishers 1522 351.99 All Laser Service Printer Maintenance Service 1523 70.50 American Red Cross CPR Training Materials 1524 2,890.00 Anchor Fence Company Fence and Gate Installation-El Sereno OSP 1525 2,340.23 Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. Weeks Road Repairs 1526 1,000.00 *1 Anderlind Vending Vending Machines--Main Office 1527 38.79 Arne' Sign & Decal Co., Inc. Bike Helmet Decals 1528 2,499.80 Artefact Design Kid's Art Poster Design and Printing 1529 35.57 A T & T Telephone Service 1530 3,272.00 ATC Environmental Inc. Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Survey 1531 275.00 Robert Balcom Road Maintenance--Sierra Azul 1532 302.56 Beck's Shoes Uniform Supplies 1533 490.00 Bettencourt American Landscape Landscape Maintenance Service 1534 648.00 Bill's Towing & Recovery Towing Services 1535 914.17 Cabela's Uniform Supplies 1536 49.91 California Water Service Company Water Service 1537 462.17 Callander Associates Parking Lot Design Consultants 1538 70.03 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 1539 361 .42 Carsonite International Corp. Sign Markers 1540 7,500.00 Clevenger Realty Appraisal Corp. Appraisal Service 1541 35.35 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 1542 900.00 Concern Employee Assistance Program 1543 4,188.90 William Cotton and Associates Teague Hill Geotechnical Services 1544 152.00 Cupertino Medical Center Medical Services 1545 175.00 D & J Rooter Enterprise--Septic Tank Service 1546 292.42 Davidson Chevrolet/Geo Vehicle Repair 1547 1,113.00 Employment Development Department State Unemployment Insurance 1548 80.00 East Bay Regional Park District Docent Butterfly Training 1549 40.00 John Escobar Local Business Meeting Expense 1550 187.00 Federal Parks and Recreation Subscription Renewal 1551 49.29 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 1552 130.47 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Equipment 1553 366.09 Goodco Press Printing Services 1554 89.72 GTE Mobilnet Cellular Phone Service 1555 53.88 Sharon Hall Photography Pulgas Ridge Brochure Printing 1556 28.00 Jobs Available Subscription Renewal 1557 4,421.56 Kai Construction Homestead House Stabilization Project 1558 156.16 Kaiser Cement Corporation Baserock 1559 25.86 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Color Prints 1560 60.00 Kilroy Pest Control, Inc. Exterminator Service 1561 30.16 Kwik Key Lock & Safe Co., Inc. Key Copies 1562 334.64 Lab Safety Supply Safety Supplies 1563 1,437.65 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Toner and Lease *1 Urgent Check Issued January 31, 1997 Page 1 Claims No. 97-03 Meeting 97-03 Date: Feb.12, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description -7156-4 260.00 *2 League of California Cities Seminar--D. Dolan 1565 25.00 Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 1566 959.67 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service 1567 279.58 Lucent Technologies A T & T Maintenance Service 1568 18.00 Magana's Building Maintenance Cleaning Supplies 1569 40.00 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repair 1570 303.40 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 1571 43.05 Moffett Supply Janitorial Service Supplies 1572 75.00 Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 1573 29.00 National Notary Association Membership Renewal 1574 214.50 National Safety Council Subscription Renewal 1575 55-00 National Recreation and Park Association Subscription Renewal 1576 79.46 Northern Energy Propane Service 1577 441 .14 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 1578 45.66 Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 48.00 1579 5.18 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 1580 59.80 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Maps and Bluelines 1581 200.00 *3 Petty Cash Petty Cash Advance 1582 20.00 PCLF Symposium Legislative Symposium--M. Smith 1583 675.90 Pinecone Lumber Co., Inc. Lumber 1584 349.57 PIP Printing Brochure and Newsletter Printing 1585 574.35 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. Postage Equipment Lease & Maintenance 1586 2,000.00 Postage by Phone Postage 1587 282.41 Precisions Engravers, Inc. Name Tags 1588 250.00 Public Agency Coalition Membership Renewal 1589 936.35 QSP Printing Letterhead and Envelopes 1590 890.00 R & S Erection of San Mateo, Inc. Fowkes Gate Installation 1591 22.98 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 1592 132.79 Reed & Graham Road Repair Materials 1593 156.00 Rebholtz Mechanical, Inc. Enterprise--Heater Repairs 1594 397.60 The Recorder Subscription Renewal 1595 100.00 Redwood City Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 1596 40.76 Rich's Tire Service Tire Repair 1597 808.13 Road Rider ATV Safety Helmets 1598 119.08 Roberts & Brune Company Water System Repair 1599 2,764.24 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 1600 16.59 R.V. Cloud Co. Pipe 1601 1,872.50 Jane Saltman Parking Lot Studies Consultant 1602 55.00 San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 1603 210.70 Sandis Humber Jones Grading Engineering Services 1604 998.61 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency Reimbursement for Vehicle Damage 1605 23,741.91 County of San Mateo General Election Expenses-Ward 7 1606 40.00 Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 1607 1,440.00 E.R. Sheehan Trail Construction Services *2 Urgent Check Issued January 27, 1997 *3 Urgent Check Issued February 5, 1997 Page 2 Claims No. 97-03 Meeting 97-03 Date: Feb.12, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 1608 186.12 Shell Fuel 1609 198.58 Signs of the Times Signs 1610 54,06 *4 Susan Shipley Reimbursement--Meeting Expense 1611 133.35 Skyline County Water District Water Service 1612 18.00 *5 Sonoma County Health Department Medical Services 1613 548.00 The State Bar of California Membership Fee 1614 32.09 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 1615 50.00 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Mailing List Labels 1616 37.50 Tap Plastics Sign Supplies 1617 45.00 *6 Tap Plastics Sign Repair 1618 28,749.00 Tag Group Corporation Skyline Ranger Office Construction Co. 37,749.00 1619 60.00 Terminex International Exterminator Service 1620 6,850.00 TerraSearch Inc. Bridge Geotechnical Services 1621 49.92 The Tufnut Works Field Supplies 1622 70.71 University Art Works Framing Supplies 1623 472.00 U.S. Rents Backhoe Rental 1624 66.00 WAC Corporation Photo Aerials 1625 172.84 Warren, Gorham & Lamont Resource Documents 1626 38.79 West Publishing Corporation Resource Documents 1627 145-90 Wildfire Pacific, Inc. Field Supplies 291.80 1628 183.10 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense and Professional Dues 1629 109.36 The Workingman's Emporium Uniform Expense 1630 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 1631 R 293.27 Malcolm Smith Vehicle Expense 1632R 44.68 Round Table Business Meeting Expense 1633R 392.17 Petty Cash Business Meeting Expense, Postage, Photo Copies, Professional Dues, Vehicle Expense, and Field Supplies *4 Urgent Check Issued February 3, 1997. *5 Urgent Check Issued February 4, 1997. •6 Urgent Check Issued January 29, 1997. Total 128,873.71 Page 3 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED bT STAFF Board President Ackaovledbe/Respond Director Acknovledbe/ResDood Staff Acknovledje/Raapond D rafc Respoas• Actaaba Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for board Consideration per Board Dirsctive(s) No Response Necessary Presented to Board of Directors February 12, 1997 at 2/12/97 Regular Meeting Richard Bourke PO Box 7207 San Jose, CA. 95150 Board of Directos copy: Pat Shrum Midpenninsula Regional Open Space 330 Distel Circle Los Altos , CA. 94022-1404 Subject : Clarification on the Trails Master Plan In asking the question "Will the District follow the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan ? % their appeared to be quite a few reservations expressed by your Manager, Attorney and board members . This question I asked at the 2nd January board meeting. I am writing this letter to request full clarification. My understanding is that for all trails identified in the Santa Clara County Trails Master plan and that are located in Santa Clara County, would be opened only to the specifications clearly detailed in the design and management guidelines of the Trails Master Plan. In addition any policies previously adopted by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors would also be followed. Would you please identify any and all policies that have been passed by the County Board of Supervisors with regard to trails that your organization feels it is NOT obligated. Further would you please identify those policies identified in the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan that you are NOT going to adhere to for trails located in Santa Clara County. Some of these policies even identify MROSD as the implementor . Lastly, because the Trails Master Plan and the Environmental Impact Report are so " inseperably linked" , does MROSD have a seperate Environmental Impact Report to cover those trails identified in the Trails Master Plan and falling within your jurisdiction. Sincerely, ��, J,�J 73o-,�, Richard Bourke Regional Open 5 ce DRAFT RESPONSE PREPARED BY STAFF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Mr. Richard Bourke P. O. Box 7207 San Jose, CA 95150 Dear Mr. Bourke: The District's Board of Directors reviewed your February 12 letter concerning the relationship of our trails system to the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is a special district formed in 1972 to acquire and manage open space. The District's boundaries encompass portions of Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties. In general, our trail system compliments local and county trails plans but is not controlled or defined by these plans. The planning and development of District lands is governed independently by the elected seven-member Board of Directors. The Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan and other County trail policies do not take precedence or dictate District policies and guidelines for trails planning and implementation. The County's Master Plan clearly states on page 4 the Master Plan is "a comprehensive map and set of guidelines for all the recreational trails in the County's parks and open space reserves or for trails within an individual City's jurisdiction. This plan does not mandate that jurisdictions other than the County government are required to follow the policies and guidelines that follow." The Master Plan does suggest the District implement a number of policies and design and management guidelines, but the suggestion is advisory only and is= mandated for the District or any other jurisdiction except the County. The District does not have a separate Environmental Impact Report for the County Trails Master Plan. Trails within District lands are planned and implemented by the District, not the County, and are subject to CEQA review by the District. If you have further questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact the General Manager, L. Craig Britton. Sincerely, Mary Davey, President Board of Directors cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485• E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C. Nitz• General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open S&ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-97-25 Meeting 97-05 February 26, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Resolution Urging the Directors of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to Divest the System of All Financial Interest in the Maxxam Corporation GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION fe><2s�6 Consider the attached resolution urging the Board of Directors of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CAPERS) to divest itself of its investments in the Maxxam Corporation. DISCUSSION As a public agency, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District participates in CAPERS as the retirement fund for District employees. CAPERS maintains an investment portfolio totaling approximately $108 billion. Among CAPERS' investments is a substantial interest in the Maxxam Corporation, in which it is the second largest institutional investor. The Maxxam Corporation, through its subsidiary Pacific Lumber, owns 190,000 acres of timberland including some of the last remaining stands of old-growth redwood, well known as the Headwaters Forest in Humboldt County. Maxxam's intent has been to log these irreplaceable old-growth forests, destroying a national treasure along with crucial wildlife habitat, including that of the endangered marbled murrelet. The federal government is attempting to negotiate acquisition of the Headwaters Forest, so far unsuccessfully. In light of Maxxam's negative environmental record and its current action in regards to the Headwaters Forest, Director Smernoff requested that this item be placed on the February 26 agenda and that staff prepare a resolution urging CAPERS to divest its interest in the Maxxam Corporation. Attached is a resolution for the Board's consideration and action. Prepared by: M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager Contact person: C. Britton, General Manager 330 Distel Circle 0 Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 1 E-mail: nirosd@openspace.org * Web site:www,ol)enspace.org T Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Marti C.Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernott, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz * General Manager:L.Craig Britton Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT RESOLUTION No. 97 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT URGING THE DIRECTORS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO DIVEST THE SYSTEM OF ALL FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE MAXXAM CORPORATION WHEREAS, by virtue of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's status as a public agency and for the benefit of its employees. its Board of Directors has elected to participate in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public retirement fund in the country; and WHEREAS, CalPERS, as part of its $108 billion in investments, is the second-largest institutional investor in the Maxxam Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Maxxam Corporation owns 190,000 acres of timberland, including the last six remaining significant groves of old-growth redwoods in the entire world, commonly known as the Headwaters Forest located in Humboldt County, California; and WHEREAS,the Maxxam Corporation has expressed its intent to log these significant old-growth groves, thereby destroying an irreplaceable national treasure and obliterating this extremely sensitive habitat, home to a variety of animals including the marbled murrelet, an endangered species; and WHEREAS,while the federal government is attempting to reach an agreement with Maxxam Corporation to trade various assets and cash for two of the six groves, which would still leave the vast majority of the 60,000-acre Headwaters Forest available to be decimated by logging; and WHEREAS,the District does not wish for its pension funds to be invested in the Maxxam Corporation, as that corporation has an unacceptable environmental record, particularly in its dealings in relation to the Headwaters Forest. Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District urges the directors of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to divest the system of all financial holdings in the Maxxam Corporation. Adopted by the Board of Directors February 26, 1997 Re ' mal Open S co R-97-22 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-05 February 26, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Report on Ranger Bicycle Patrol ProgramfQ�:� GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Accept the informational report on the ranger bicycle patrol program. BACKGROUND The bicycle patrol pilot program ended November 30, 1994. At the December 14, 1994 meeting (see report R-94-125), the Board approved the ranger bicycle patrol as an ongoing part of the ranger patrol duties. The Board also requested that staff report annually on the progress of the program. This report reflects the status of the program for 1996. DISCUSSION Currently, there are three rangers at Foothills and two rangers at Skyline who are qualified for bicycle patrol. In each area, the rangers share two active assignment positions to maximize the use of the equipment purchased by the District. In preparation for expanding the bicycle patrol program and rotating the ranger assignments, the District hired a qualified instructor to train the remainder of the ranger staff in bicycle maintenance and safe riding techniques. The training was completed in April 1996. Staff obtained authorization to purchase one additional bicycle for each geographical area. In October, these bicycles were assigned to the supervising rangers and signed-out to other rangers on a voluntary, rotational basis. The District provided each ranger with a bicycle helmet and gloves as safety equipment. Staff fabricated and installed bicycle racks for the rear bed of each patrol truck. Each ranger was required to keep track of the following information: time spent preparing for patrol each day, actual time spent on bicycle patrol, and the number of public contacts made while on bicycle patrol. Draft procedures developed for the bicycle patrol program are currently being reviewed by staff (see Exhibit A attached). The following are the statistics for the 1996 calendar year: • A total of 82 bicycle patrols were done, totaling 192 hours. • Staff spent 22 hours on preparation time (approximately 16 minutes per patrol). 330 Distel Circle , Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:415-691-1 200 FAX:415-691-0485* E-mail: tiirosd@openspace.org openspace.org Web site:www.openspace.org t� Board of Dire(tors.Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nit/ ° General Mana34er L.Craig,Britton R-97-22 Page 2 • Approximately 1,300 visitors were contacted (an average of 16 contacts per patrol). • The total bicycle patrol hours from the two previous years were 183 hours in 1995 and 219 in 1994 (pilot program). The nature of the visitor contacts included numerous informational contacts, verbal and written warnings for violations including excessive speed, many warnings for riding a bicycle without a helmet, and a few responses to accidents on the trails. Bicycle patrol rangers issued several citations for helmet violations, riding in a prohibited area, and for dog off leash. The rangers on bicycle patrol indicated that the public response to seeing rangers on bicycles continues to be very positive. One ranger mentioned that he often ran out of brochures for the visitors with questions. Once again, this year's program ended without a single reported employee accident or injury. The estimated annual cost to maintain the bicycle patrol program in 1996 was $3,008 and was allocated as follows: $1,058 for two, new mountain bicycles, $700 for bicycle accessories (racks, packs, kickstands, computer speedometers, etc.), $150 for maintenance and repair, $700 for personal safety gear (helmets and gloves), and $400 for training. For the past three years, bicycle patrol rangers have worn their existing uniform items, and supplied their own footwear and helmets while participating in the program. Field staff has requested several specialized uniform parts that, if approved, have a significant impact on the overall cost of the program. These uniform parts are a topic of current labor negotiation discussions. CONCLUSION The ranger bicycle patrol program continues to be an effective way to patrol District trails. It has been well received by all visitor use groups. The program provides an incentive for staff to devote more time to a non-motorized form of patrol. In spite of the loss of one ranger from the bicycle patrol group this year, the remaining members stayed active and very nearly matched the number of visitor contacts made in the previous year. Prepared by: Annette Coleman, Area Superintendent Contact person: Same as above 2197 DRAFT FOR INCL USIO*OPERATIONS MANUAL EXHIBIT A BICYCLE PATROL PROCEDURES PURPOSE The primary purpose of the ranger bicycle patrol is to promote the safe use of District trails by all user groups. SELECTION OF PARTICIPANT'S All rangers, patrol supervising rangers, and area superintendents have received six hours of bicycle patrol training from an outside trainer. Training is required to participate in the voluntary assignment of ranger bicycle patrol. Each area superintendent will be responsible for appointing three rangers from his/her staff to the bicycle patrol assignment for a period of twenty-four months. The selection process will be based on voluntary interest, job performance, and seniority, with the intention to eventually allow each ranger an opportunity for a twelve-month assignment. This means, if a ranger has been assigned to bicycle patrol previously, the other rangers will be given the first opportunity to volunteer when a vacancy occurs. In the event only two rangers in the Foothills or Skyline areas volunteer for bicycle patrol, the third bicycle will be assigned to the patrol supervising ranger. TRAINING Each ranger volunteering to participate in the bicycle patrol assignment will receive six hours of training from a qualified trainer. The training shall include: • basic bicycle care and maintenance • bicycle riding safety and trail etiquette • off-road mountain bicycling skills and techniques • nutrition and fitness Additional training will be required to cover patrol procedures and the administration of the bicycle patrol assignment. BICYCLE PATROL RESPONSIBILITIES Each ranger appointed to a twenty-four month patrol assignment will be assigned to ride and maintain a specific mountain bicycle. The Operations Manual applies to the ranger bicycle patrol assignment along with the following guidelines. 1 PATROL HOURS Bicycles can only be ridden during daylight hours; bicycles cannot be ridden before or after posted hours. Bicycles can only be ridden when another ranger is also on-duty, and available to respond to emergencies. Each bicycle patrol ranger is required to ride a minimum of ten hours each month, during the dry weather seasons. In the event of an injury, illness, extended vacation, wet weather, or other extenuating circumstances, a supervisor may reduce the monthly requirement. Bicycle patrol is intended to be a solo patrol unless permission from a supervisor is approved in advance. PATROL AREA All District trails and patrol roads are open to the rangers on bicycle patrol. The majority of bicycle patrol time should be spent in the busy preserves to maximize ranger-visibility to the visitors. The supervising rangers can direct the bicycle patrol rangers to conduct patrols at specific times or locations. PATROL PROCEDURES Bicycles shall not be used for the pursuit of violators. Bicycles shall not be ridden when muddy trail conditions exist. On single-track trails great care must be taken when passing other trail users by dismounting and walking the bicycle or by calling-out, requesting to pass. Riding on public roadways shall be kept to a minimum. Stunt-like riding of any kind is prohibited. Strict adherence to the trail speed limit is required. The bicycle must be secured and locked in the ranger patrol truck when not in use and when the ranger is away from the truck. The ranger assigned to use a specific bicycle cannot authorize another ranger to use the bicycle. A supervisor may request to use a bicycle assigned to a ranger. 2 Rangers living in a District residence may store their assigned bicycle in a secure location at their residence or office. Rangers who do not live in a District residence must store their assigned bicycle in a designated location in their office. Rangers may not use bicycle patrol equipment for fitness time. BICYCLE PATROL ISSUED EQUIPMENT All equipment issued by the District is intended for exclusive use during ranger on-duty, in uniform time and shall remain the property of the District. One Gary Fisher mountain bicycle equipped with a rear cargo rack, water bottle rack, kickstand, and computer speedometer. One, black nylon 'trunk-pack' with the 'RANGER' label on each side pocket. Pack contents include: • two motor-cycle type, cargo straps • one cable to lock the bicycle, padlock not included • one tire pump • one small first-aid kit One, black nylon 'seat-pack'. Pack contents include: • two tire irons • one tube patch kit • one spare inner tube • one 'Ritchey C.P.R.-14' bicycle tool • one white, ANSI approved, bicycle helmet with the 'RANGER' label on each side • one pair of bicycling gloves • one rear-bed bicycle rack Bicycle seats designed for women, with a seat post attached, will be made available as needed. OTHER EQUIPMENT Each ranger must carry the following items while on bicycle patrol: • hygiene kit • portable radio • written warning and citation forms • personal safety equipment as described in the Operations Manual 3 Each ranger is required to wear the following safety equipment while on bicycle patrol: • helmet as described above • gloves • safety glasses or sunglasses. Glasses will be provided by the ranger and are subject to operational guidelines. BICYCLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Each ranger assigned to bicycle patrol will be assigned a specific bicycle. It is the responsibility of each ranger to read and become familiar with the instruction manuals for the bicycle, speedometer, and shock-forks. Each ranger is responsible for maintaining all equipment in good working order and keeping complete records in the bicycle maintenance file. All accidents, thefts, or damage to any of the bicycle patrol equipment must be documented on the appropriate form and submitted to the immediate supervisor on the day the loss or damage occurred. Any bicycle that has been damaged will be sent to a bicycle shop for a complete inspection as authorized by the area superintendent. Daily inspections of the bicycle will be made before and after each bicycle patrol ride. (See "DAILY "ABC" QUICK CHECK') Monthly and Routine bicycle service checks will be performed on a regular basis. Quarterly bicycle inspections will be required to keep track of service and maintenance needs. Each bicycle will be taken in to a bicycle shop for annual servicing. All mechanical failures, field repairs, or damage to the bicycle will be reported to the rangers' immediate supervisor. The area superintendent will authorize purchase of replacement parts and repairs. The area superintendent will have the option of assigning one ranger to assist with the maintenance and repair of the bicycles. The bicycle and associated equipment cannot be modified in any way without authorization from the area superintendent. If a ranger wishes to use his/her own seat or pedals, it will be at his/her own risk and all District owned components must be turned in to the area superintendent. DAILY "ABC" QUICK CHECK The following quick check will be performed daily prior to bicycle patrol and after any incident involving a fall with or of the bicycle. See the attached 'Maintenance & Repair' list for the complete instructions. 4 Check everything listed below for - Proper Operation, Inflation, and Adjustments. 'A' - Air, wheels, personal adjustments of seat and stem. 'B' - Brakes, fork blades/shocks, bags, and bolts; check tightness of bolts on water bottle rack, rear cargo rack, and kickstand. 'C' - Chain, cables to derailleurs and shifters, cranks, and pedals. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Clean the bicycle as needed and wipe dry. Make adjustments, lute cables, chain and moving parts as needed and wipe off excess lubricant. MONTHLY "ABC" SERVICE Thoroughly wash entire bicycle frame, freewheel, crank, etc., and wipe dry. Use a low pressure hose and the soap provided. Clean the chain and derailleurs, apply lubricant and wipe off excess. Inspect the front suspension and apply lubricant as specified by the manufacturer. Perform a detailed "ABC" inspection for needed repairs, replacements, or adjustments. 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR "ABC" CHECK LIST "A" AIR, WHEELS. ADJUSTMENTS AIR • Check tire pressure, front and rear, for proper tire inflation and pressure. • Inspect fire for sidewall integrity and proper wheel 'seat', tread wear, and other damage. • Inspect valve stem for proper alignment with wheel rim, check for valve cap. WHEEL • Check for trueness, loose or overly tight spokes. • Check hubs and axle for smooth spin operation. • Check quick-release levers for operation and tension on fork blades and rear drop-outs. • Check computer for operation and tightness of all attachments. ADJUSTMENTS • Check seat post - seat height for comfort and clamp for tightness. • Check stem, handle bar, and bar ends for correct alignment and tightness. "B" BRAKES. FORK BLADES/SHOCKS, BOLTS AND BAGS BRAKES • Inspect brake pads for wear and proper alignment to wheel. • Hold brakes closed and check for tightness and lever 'travel'. • Adjust pads and levers as needed for proper operation. • Hold brakes and check stem and headset tightness. FORK BLADES • Check suspension-fork for smooth 'travel', correct adjustment and Ram covers. • Adjust pre-load tension as needed and lube Ram covers as needed. BOLTS • Check bolts in all braze-on attachment points; racks, bottle cages, pump holder, and kickstand. BAGS • Check seat and rear-rack bags for wear and proper attachment. • Check seat bag for proper contents; spare tube, fire irons, patch kit, bike tool, and rag. • Check rear-rack bag for proper contents; first-aid kit, brochures, hygiene kit, lock and cable. 6 "C" CHAIN, COGS, CABLES, CRANKS, AND PEDALS CELM N • Inspect chain for wear, debris and general condition. • Turn crank and look for smooth, unobstructed operation of the chain through and around the derailleurs, chain rins, and freewheel. COGS • Inspect freewheel and chain ring for wear and condition. CABLES • Check cables for front and rear derailleurs, shifters, and brakes for wear and attachment. • Check shifters for smooth and proper operation. • Check derailleur while shifting for smooth operation and chain clearances. CRANK • Check crank and chain ring attachment and tooth wear. • Check pedals for smooth operation. • Check bottom bracket adjustment for smooth tightness and operation of bearings. Re ti rq MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-97-26 Meeting 97-05 February 26, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Annual Progress Report on the Use of Radar on District Lands GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Accept this report on the Radar Program. BACKGROUND In 1994, you approved a nine month Trial Use of Radar Program. For the first six months, staff conducted speed awareness stations to inform and educate preserve users of the District's trail use speed limit. Each ranger used this time to accumulate the 40 hours of practice necessary to complete training requirements. This training included at least 100 individual visual estimations and comparisons with radar unit readings. During the last three months of the trial program, the ranger staff raised their enforcement level by issuing written warnings for minor violations, and citations for flagrant violations of the trail use speed limit. Starting in January 1995 with your approval, ranger staff began the Use of Radar Program on a regular basis. Over the past two years, the ranger staff has continued to enforce the trail use speed limit by issuing written warnings for minor violations, and citations for the more flagrant violations. DISCUSSION At your December 14, 1994 meeting, you approved the regular program for use of radar by District rangers. At that meeting, you asked that staff annually report on the progress of the use of radar. During the last two years, rangers have used radar to continue to raise visitor awareness and enforce the District's trail use speed limit. Staff has compiled statistics collected during this period. The results are summarized in this report. PROGRAM DATA The data contained in the following table represents the total use of radar by both the Skyline and Foothills areas over the last two and three quarter years. The 1994 figures apply to the Trial Use of Radar Program, while 1995 and 1996 figures represent the Regular Use of Radar Program. As shown, 1994 has significantly more hours of radar use than 1995 or 1996, which was a result of the additional time required to certify rangers in the estimation of speed and the use of radar equipment. The following table shows the speed readings for bicyclists. Over the period 330 Distel Circle I Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 415-691-1200 FAX: 415-691-0485 E-mail: mrosd@openspace,org Web site:www.operispace.org Bwrd of Directors Petri Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernot"f,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz* Genera!Manager:L Craig Britton R-97-26 Page 2 represented, the number of equestrians recorded by radar where less than 1% of the total readings taken. None were in excess of the District's trail use speed limit so they were not included in the table. CATEGORIES 1994 1995 1996 1. Staff hours of radar use 560 183 280 2. Total recorded speed readings 3,039 1,299 2,530 3. Speed at 15 mph or less 2,377 (78%) 950 (73%) 1,798 (71%) 4. Speed greater than 15 mph 662 (22%) 349 (27%) 732 (29%) -Speed between 16 and 20 mph 454 (15%) 248 (19%) 553 (22%) -Speed between 21 and 25 mph 171 (6%) 82 (6%) 149 (6%) -Speed between 26 and 30 mph 35 (1%) 16 (1%) 23 (1%) -Speed greater than 30 mph 2 3 7 5. Written warnings issued 39 19 96 6. Citations issued 11 22 53 Findinias 1. The majority of bicyclists using District trails continue to adhere to the trail use speed limit. Of the total recorded speed readings shown above, riders exceeding the trail use speed limit is almost at 30%. 2. There has been an increase each year in the number of bicyclists exceeding the District's established trail use speed limit of 15 mph, 5%in 1995 and 2%in 1996. 3. The number of citations issued each year has increased substantially, 100%in 1995 and 150% in 1996. 4. Rangers report that the use of radar is effective in raising visitor awareness of the trail use speed limit when they are known to be enforcing it on site. The radar program continues to provide opportunities for rangers to make contact with preserve users regarding the safe multiple use issues of the District's trails. Conclusions During the 1994 Trial Program, ranger staff dedicated considerably more hours to the program than they did in 1995 and 1996 in order to meet the special training requirement needed to operate the equipment. In 1995, time spent was less than 1996 due in part to the heavy winter and wet spring which kept seasonal trails closed and bicycle use down through mid-June. In 1996, rangers came within 20 hours of the 300 hour commitment made to you in last year's report. Statistics for all three years show violations increased by 5% in 1995 and by 2%in 1996 while citations issued doubled and tripled respectively. Staff believes the continuing rise in violations is due to the increased use of District property by bicyclists. As a result, staff set a goal of R-97-26 Page 3 increasing the annual use of radar to a minimum of 300 hours. Staff feels the use of radar continues to be a successful method of increasing the public's awareness of trail use safety issues. It is an objective method of determining a trail user's speed and has increased the frequency of informational contacts with trail users. It is staffs experience that trail use speed limits are better complied with by users when the word gets out that rangers are on site, actively using radar and enforcing the trail use speed limit. Staff believes the percentage of speed violations is greater when radar is not on site. As a result, citations have increased each year as rangers enforce the District's trail use speed limit more aggressively in an attempt to achieve better compliance by bicyclists and provide a safer environment for all users. For the foreseeable future, staff believes the use of District trails by bicyclists will increase even more, and as a result the number of citations issued to grow annually. Prepared by: David Sanguinetti, Area Superintendent Contact: Same as above. Regional Open a c , R-97-24 Meeting 97-05 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 26, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Amendment to the Windmill Pasture Area of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan to Address Parking Issues at the Ridge Road Parking Area GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt the amendment to the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan contained in this report to address parking issues at the Rhus Ridge Road parking area. DISCUSSION At your January 22, 1997 Regular Meeting, you considered the tentative adoption of an amendment to the Rancho San Antonio Use and Management Plan to address parking issues at Rhus Ridge Road. At the meeting, several members of the public expressed their concerns regarding the proposed recommendations. One neighbor expressed skepticism that the recommended improvements would alleviate any of the problems at the site and felt that the overflow parking area would increase parking without solving any problems. In addition, a past resident spoke about the benefits of the clearing beyond the caretaker's trailer and requested that the area be left in its natural state to provide habitat for wildlife. He also spoke about historic use of the area which was consistent with existing use. After a thorough discussion, the Board amended and tentatively adopted the Use and Management Plan amendment as follows. Changes proposed at the meeting are in bold. 1) Install "No Stopping Fire Lane" signs on both sides of Rhus Ridge Road from roughly the fire hydrant to the Fair's driveway (see attached map). These signs will be educational only until such time as the sheriff s department has the jurisdiction to enforce these regulations. 2) Install log barriers at the turn of Rhus Ridge Road above the parking lot to keep vehicles from parking on the cleared areas. Install logs in the parking lot to keep vehicles from driving up the hillside and to better delineate the boundaries of the parking lot. 3) Paint the curb along the Alepin's driveway red, and install "No Stopping Fire Lane" signs. 4) Delineate the parking spaces better to enable visitors to park more efficiently without blocking access into the Alepin's residence. 5) Install an informational sign at the entrance to the parking area informing visitors that parking is limited and additional parking is available at Foothill College for carpooling. 330 Distel Circle 0 Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 ® Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 O F-mail: mrosd@openspace.org ® Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr,David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz * General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-97-24 Page 2 6) Once the sheriff s department is given jurisdiction to enforce parking regulations, provide a temporary overflow parking area in the clearing beyond the caretaker trailer by mowing and installing log barriers on one side of the clearing (for seasonal use only). 7) Remove the Rhus Ridge Road parking area from our all-site brochure and from the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve brochure so as not to encourage additional use at this parking area. 8) Require all organized group hikes, which require a permit, to park at Foothill College and carpool to the trailhead. 9) If cars continue to park along the road.after the improvements are installed, place notices on cars informing the visitors that parking is not allowed, until such time as the sheriff's department has the jurisdiction to enforce parking regulations. 10) The overflow parking area will only be used until such time as a regional parking area is constructed elsewhere. PUBLIC COMMENT Since tentative adoption of this item, staff has received one telephone call from a member of the public regarding the recommendations. He expressed concern that the proposed overflow parking area would negatively impact the physical conditions of the clearing. Prepared by: Julie C. McCullough, Open Space Planner Contact Person: Same as above MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT GATE --• TRAIL DIRECTIONAL :. . SIGNS RESIDENCE CORRAL PROPOSED OVERFLOW PARKING FOR 8-10 VEHICLES �I 1 PARKING AREA 1 MEADOW . SCALE: DIAGRAMMATIC I RHUS RIDGE ROAD PARKING ISSUES - RANCHO SAN ANTONIO O.S.P. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRIC r TO RANCHO SAN ANTONIO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE --PROPOSED LOGS AREA FOR r PROPOSED SIGNING- ► :y SPLIT RAIL FENCING FIRE HYDRANT rrwiw' y�S OLEANDER BUSHES ; GF ROAD PECK ROAD LOGS GATE HOUSE LOT LINE--+ ''. PARKING AREA (APPROX.) TENNIS COURT CURB (TO BE PAINTED RED) O i SCALE: DIAGRAMMATIC RHUS RIDGE ROAD PARKING ISSUES - RANCHO SAN ANTONIO O.S.P. Claims No. 97-04 Meeting 97-05 Date: Feb.26, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1634 219.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 1635 472.80 All Laser Service Printer Cartridges 1636 92.50 Artech Laminating Lamination Sheets 1637 166.67 Association of Bay Area Governments Membership 1638 129.16 AT & T Telephone Service 1639 200.19 Aura Hardwoods, Inc. Lumber 1640 85.05 Gordon Baillie Reimbursement-Software & Professional Dues 1641 1,364.24 Beautiful Cars, Inc. Vehicle Repair 1642 136.74 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniforms 1643 646.50 Button King, Inc. Kid's Art Buttons 1644 242.24 Cabela's Inc. ATV Ramps 1645 6,755.46 California Communications Exchange Co. Skyline Telephone Installation Service 1646 154.00 California Compensation Insurance Company 1996 Insurance Final Audit 1647 110.00 California Association of Regional Park and CARPOSA Membership Open Space Administrators 1648 88.66 California Water Service Water Service 1649 93.87 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Safety Supplies 1650 118.56 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 1651 295.20 Communication & Control, Inc. Utilities--Mt. Umunhum P G & E Pump 1652 495.51 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Enterprise Rental Oven 1653 1,932.00 William Cotton & Associates Geologist Survey-Schilling Lake 1654 100.00 Toni Correlli Teague Hill Botanist 1655 395.00 Council on Education in Management Seminar--L. Crook 1656 130.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Radar Certification 1657 637.50 Enshallah Consulting Services-Teague Hill 1658 11.00 Federal Express Express Mail 1659 74.80 Film to Frame Photo Processing 1660 116.73 Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Keys 1661 32.69 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 1662 104.62 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tire Repair 1663 635.73 Virg Harkins Signs Sandblasted Sign Frames 1664 492.10 Home Depot Field Supplies 1665 17.50 Linda Hyman Reimbursement--Professional Dues 1666 42.14 Hyster Sales Equipment Parts 1667 2,315.82 HMC Group Foothills Shop Building Upgrade 1668 431.00 Jodi Isaacs Reimbursement--Conference 1669 1,778.67 Kaiser Cement Corporation Baserock 1670 9.63 Kinkos Color Copies 1671 30.00 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Pesticide License 1672 31.99 Lab Safety Supply Gloves 1673 19.16 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock 1674 118.13 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service 1675 237.29 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Professional Dues and Field Supplies 1676 262.91 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Office Rental Page 1 Claims No. 97-04 Meeting 97-05 Date: Feb. 26, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1677 40.00 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repair 1678 645.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Service 1679 1,103.80 Milstone Geotechnical Construction Observation Services 1680 77.58 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supply Service 1681 3,000.00 *1 Navarone Industries, Inc. Postage Deposit 1682 19.50 Netcorn Internet Service 1683 3.77 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Part 1684 1,221.33 Office Depot Office Supplies 1685 7,126.00 Art O'Neal Organizational Development Consultant 1686 1,124.29 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 1687 1,564.11 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 1688 1,185.43 Page & Turnbull Restoration Services-Picchetti 1689 168.41 PIP Printing Printing Services 1690 4,130.00 Portola Park Heights Property Owner's Assoc. Road Repairs 1691 20.99 Precision Engraving Name Tag Engraving 1692 60.80 Raines Chevrolet Vehicle Repair 1693 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioning Service 1694 53.34 *2 Repo Depo Office Supplies 1695 154.47 Rich's Tire Service Tire Repair 1696 1,434.28 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 1697 234.33 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs and Decals 1698 300.00 *3 Elizabeth Schwartz Catering Deposit--Kid's Art Event 1699 524.57 Sears Tools 1700 237.00 Sequoia Analytical Water Testing 1701 161.88 Shell Oil Company Fuel 1702 336.18 John Shelton, Inc. Field Supplies 1703 165.94 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 1704 1,180.00 Sun Valley Tree Service Windy Hill Tree Removal Service 1705 210.11 *4 Superior Engraving Kid's Art Ribbons 1706 42-,289-00----- -Tag GFeup GeFpffatien 1707 1,453.29 Teater & Etc. Sign and Vision Map Graphics 1708 1,775.00 Town of Portola Valley Submittal Fee--Windy Hill Parking Lot 1709 917.50 U. S. Rentals Equipment Rental 1710 116.00 *5 USGS Wall Map Supplies 1711 600.00 W.J. Sorich Enterprises Sorich Road Repairs 1712 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 1713 79.00 Woodland Engineering Computer Software 1714 156.24 Lisa Zadek Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense and Office Supplies 171 5R 832.33 L. Craig Britton Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1716R 40.00 1997 CAPIO Awards Entry Fee to Awards Competition 1717R 400.00 CSPRA Conference--B. Downing, L. Paterson, L. Hyman and K. Miller 1718R 460.50 Jed Cyr Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1719R 349.64 Deirdre Dolan Reimbursement--Conference Expense 172OR 480.50 Ken Nitz Reimbursement--Conference Expense 1721 R 18.00 Sonoma County Public Health Department Medical Services Page 2 Claims No. 97-04 Meeting 97-05 Date: Feb.26, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Amount Name Description 1722R 283.07 Petty Cash Office Supplies, Local Business Meetings, Nature Center Supplies, Film and Developing *1 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 19, 1997 *2 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 18, 1997 *3 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 13, 1997 *4 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 18, 1997 •5 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 14, 1997 Total 56601.89 Page 3 Claims No. 97-04 Meeting 97-05 Date: Feb. 26, 1997 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1634 219.82 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 1635 472.80 All Laser Service Printer Cartridges 1636 92.50 Artech Laminating Lamination Sheets 1637 166.67 Association of Bay Area Governments Membership 1638 129.16 AT & T Telephone Service 1639 200.19 Aura Hardwoods, Inc. Lumber 1640 85.05 Gordon Baillie Reimbursement--Software & Professional Dues 1641 1,364.24 Beautiful Cars, Inc. Vehicle Repair 1642 136.74 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Uniforms 1643 646.50 Button King, Inc. Kid's Art Buttons 1644 242.24 Cabela's Inc. ATV Ramps 1645 6,755.46 California Communications Exchange Co. Skyline Telephone Installation Service 1646 154.00 California Compensation Insurance Company 1996 Insurance Final Audit 1647 110.00 California Association of Regional Park and CARPOSA Membership Open Space Administrators 1648 88.66 California Water Service Water Service 1649 93.87 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Safety Supplies 1650 118.56 Annette Coleman Reimbursement--Field Supplies 1651 295.20 Communication & Control, Inc. Utilities--Mt. Umunhum P G & E Pump 1652 495.51 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Enterprise Rental Oven 1653 1,932.00 William Cotton & Associates Geologist Survey--Schilling Lake 1654 100.00 Toni Correlli Teague Hill Botanist 1655 395.00 Council on Education in Management Seminar--L. Crook 1656 130.00 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Radar Certification 1657 637.50 Enshallah Consulting Services--Teague Hill 1658 11.00 Federal Express Express Mail 1659 74.80 Film to Frame Photo Processing 1660 116.73 Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Keys 1661 32.69 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 1662 104.62 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tire Repair 1663 635.73 Virg Harkins Signs Sandblasted Sign Frames 1664 492.10 Home Depot Field Supplies 1665 17.50 Linda Hyman Reimbursement--Professional Dues 1666 42.14 Hyster Sales Equipment Parts 1667 2,315.82 HMC Group Foothills Shop Building Upgrade 1668 431.00 Jodi Isaacs Reimbursement--Conference 1669 1,778.67 Kaiser Cement Corporation Baserock 1670 9.63 Kinkos Color Copies 1671 30.00 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Pesticide License 1672 31.99 Lab Safety Supply Gloves 1673 19.16 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock 1674 118.13 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service 1675 237.29 Brian Malone Reimbursement--Professional Dues and Field Supplies 1676 262.91 McGrath RentCorp Skyline Office Rental Page 1 Claims No. 97-04 Meeting 97-05 Date: Feb. 26, 1997 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 1677 40.00 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repair 1678 645.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Service 1679 1,103.80 Milstone Geotechnical Construction Observation Services 1680 77.58 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supply Service 1681 3,000.00 *1 Navarone Industries, Inc. Postage Deposit 1682 19.50 Netcom Internet Service 1683 3.77 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Part 1684 1,221.33 Office Depot Office Supplies 1685 7,126.00 Art O'Neal Organizational Development Consultant 1686 1,124.29 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 1687 1,564.11 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 1688 1,185.43 Page & Turnbull Restoration Services-Picchetti 1689 168.41 PIP Printing Printing Services 1690 4,130.00 Portola Park Heights Property Owner's Assoc. Road Repairs 1691 20.99 Precision Engraving Name Tag Engraving 1692 60.80 Raines Chevrolet Vehicle Repair 1693 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioning Service 1694 53.34 *2 Repo Depo Office Supplies 1695 154.47 Rich's Tire Service Tire Repair 1696 1,434.28 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 1697 234.33 Russ Enterprises, Inc. Signs and Decals 1698 300.00 *3 Elizabeth Schwartz Catering Deposit--Kid's Art Event 1699 524.57 Sears Tools 1700 237.00 Sequoia Analytical Water Testing 1701 161.88 Shell Oil Company Fuel 1702 336.18 John Shelton, Inc. Field Supplies 1703 165.94 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 1704 1,180.00 Sun Valley Tree Service Windy Hill Tree Removal Service 1705 210.11 *4 Superior Engraving Kid's Art Ribbons 1706 42,289.00 Tag Group Corporation Skyline Office Construction Services 1707 1,453.29 Teater & Etc. Sign and Vision Map Graphics 1708 1,775.00 Town of Portola Valley Submittal Fee--Windy Hill Parking Lot 1709 917.50 U. S. Rentals Equipment Rental 1710 116.00 *5 USGS Wall Map Supplies 1711 600.00 W.J. Sorich Enterprises Sorich Road Repairs 1712 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 1713 79.00 Woodland Engineering Computer Software 1714 156.24 Lisa Zadek Reimbursement--Vehicle Expense and Office Supplies *1 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 19, 1997 *2 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 18, 1997 *3 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 13, 1997 *4 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 18, 1997 *5 Urgent Check Issued Febuary 14, 1997 Total 96026.85 Page 2 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: February 26, 1997 SUBJECT: FYI 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 9402 2-1 404 , Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485 a E-mail: i-nrosd@openspace.org openspace.org * Web site:www.openspace.org � _ .......... Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C. Nitz- General Manager:L.Cram,Britton Where's Helen? Editor—During the last war (1944)whilst on my way to join my ship which was serving in the Pa- cific,I was stranded in S.F.for nearly one month. Only being 18 years old at the time and just having served at D-Day,I was very fortunate to be befriended by a young lady who made things not as lonely. After the war we both mar- ried and I lost touch. Could you through your paper help me to f ind her? Her name was Helen Mulcahy of 1813 Fruitvale Avenue,Oak- land.She married a Dutch man named Wim de Wit and they lived at the last address I have is 4153 Musterton Street(1960). She had three sisters named Marilyn,Gail and Lynne;1997 will be their golden anniversary,and I would like to be there.I hope you can help my search. PETER JEFFRIES 26 Balmoral Drive Burrow-in-Furness Cumbria,England 3. By District ordinance, bicyclists are required to wear helmets (supplied by volunteer). Optional items: 1. Helmets are strongly recommended, but not required, for equestrians (supplied by volunteer). 2. Green ball cap with District patch (may be purchased from the District for $8.00). 3. Helmet cover with District patch (may be purchased from the District for $11.00). 4. Short-sleeved shirt with District logo (may be purchased from the District for $11.00). If you need to replace a name tag, the cost will be $3.00. Ccing 01a tvitfi Me. Vahit& NEIGHBORS 1 r SECTION C OF ENQUIRER-BULLETIN WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 26, 1897 Countygolfers hall watershed review BY MILT SHIELDS 'Great news' to reopen the entire plan s n specif- Sports Editor This (Normandv' ically to review the feasibility of V 1� Not even a hole in one would request)is great news a new course on the proposed have made Barbara Koontz, for the golfers in our site of Edgewood Road. president of the San Mateo county. Things didn't ,. _ This was a shocking reversal County Golfers Association, look so promising for for many environmentalists happier than the request made a while.We are thank- who were confident the issue recently by the chairman of the ful that Mr. was closed permanently. San Francisco Public Utilities Normandy made good Former PUCE president Commission to reopen the on his word to review Marion Otsey,a one-time oppo- watershed master plan issue. • the plan," said a nent of the golf course, did #} There is little doubt in the euphoric Koontz. not object to Normandy's minds of long-time observers of The watershed issue r directive.It was also suggested the San Francisco political is the brainchild of 1 that the potential income the + scene that in making the San Francisco General course could bring to San Manager Anson Francisco's coffers played a request,Dennis Normandy,PUC head, did so with the full Moran, who is cate- part in the decision. knowledge and consent of gorically opposed to a Another important supporter '.Mayor Willie Brown.Brown had new golf course. it's _, of the course (and cause) is promised several months ago at widespread public MILT SHIELDS,INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS State Senator Quentin Kopp Crystal Springs to get a new knowledge that Baftra Koontz Great news for golfers.' who, it is reported, is working �- public course built, with no Moran is friendly to behind the scenes on behalf of • ands, ifs or buts, in San Mateo organizations blocking the con- land owned by county residents. the county's estimated 45,000 struction of a golf course on Normandy has directed Moran golfers. County. 4ekNO DOWN PAYMENT! � PUBLIC NOTICE 2 1 FINANCING FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS! NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION , MEETING ROUTE 1 PAVEMENT BELIEVE ITI : ' RESURFACING PROJECT June McEvoy 866-4161 ` u V �I m r ranr.i vonr Broker-Owner Ask For June / okbzirou Peninsula Mortgage Inc. r Francisco Public -San Francisco Watershed Management Plans Hearing to Consider Revisions to the Preferred Alternative and the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report : • Golf Courses/Driving Ranges and Golf Course Related Activities • Grazing and Equestrian Use • Routing of Proposed Bay Area Ridge Trail Date: Tuesday, March 4th, 1997 Time: 1:00-p.m. Place: 1155 Market Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco • • • • f • • • !• • • • • • • • l • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • All meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.Sign language interpreters,sound enhancement systems,and readers are available upon request. Individuals needing special services should contact Romaine Boldridge, (415)554-3165 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. At 0 1:05 PM 2/14/97 -0900, Brian Hudson wrote: I am interested in utilizing the Prisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Your web site indicates I would not be allowed to walk my dog on the trails at this preserve. Good policy on shared use. This is an unexusable regulation which denies me the intended use of this public land. Because I have used this park since the early 70's, I know and unerstand there is no problems with bring dogs into the trail system. Clearly the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District are in error restricting use and excluding normal tax payers from enjoying our public lands. I have no intention of allowing this regulation to restrict my intended use of the park. This is an issue which will see through. Because there is no possible logical explaination why the Board kof Directors should chose to exclude a sagment of the tax-paying public from the use of their parks, I wish to attend a Board meeting and bring this issue for consideration. The use of public lands must be balanced so that low impact uses are not infringned upon by those who wish to use the trails for purposes that back woods trails where never intended for. Basically, the Board seems to allow for the rights of some to the exclusion of the rights of others. Not shared use by any strech of the imagination. Please let me know when I can attend a public meeting of the Board of Directors, and how to go about having the issue of dogs on the trails considered. Brian Hudson DATE: 2/17/97 10:39 a.m. TO: Brian Hudson (brian�xyz.net) FROM: Malcolm Smith(mrosd(oopenspace.org) SUBJECT: Re: Shared Use Dear Mr. Hudson: Thank you for your email of 2/14 regarding dog access on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands. I'm sorry that you feel the District does not provide adequate access for visitors with dogs. In case you aren't aware of it, there are over 35 miles of trails on eight open space preserves where dogs on leash are welcome. In addition, the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve includes a 16-acre off-leash area. The District was formed with, and remains committed to, a very cautious approach to accommodating all types of use, to ensure that resource protection comes first. Since our District's founding, the Board has gradually and significantly increased dog access (within the last 18 months, the trail mileage has nearly doubled and the off-leash area was opened). Other local agencies, such as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Marin County Open Space District, have recently reduced dog access, and San Mateo County Parks does not allow any form of dog access. I think that's a valuable perspective for visitors with dogs. Each open space preserve has a Use and Management Plan, which outlines the uses and resource management issues for each preserve. These plans are reviewed periodically, and it is normally at that time that major changes to use, such as increased dog access, are discussed. Unfortunately, with 23 open space preserves, significant reviews of these plans may be several years apart. I don't have a time frame for when Purisima's U&M plan will next be reviewed -- I will let you know later this week. The dog access issue has many sides, each with genuine concerns and valid points. The District's Board welcomes comments, opinions, and suggestions from the public on the use of these public lands. You are welcome to write a letter or email directly to the Board of Directors, or to attend one of the District's regular Board meetings to voice your concerns. Please understand that the Board cannot take any action on or discuss an item not on the written and noticed agenda. If you wish to merely provide your comments at the meeting, you may do so during the public comment portion of the meeting, near the beginning, where items *not* on the agenda may be briefly commented upon by the public. You may also submit your comments in writing at that time. The Board can agendize an item for a future meeting, if that is its desire. Your letter or comment might make such a request. Regular mail may be sent to the District at 3)30 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 940122-1404. Our Board meets the second and fourth wednesday of each month. The next meeting is February 26, then March 12 and 26. Sincerely, Malcolm Smith Public Affairs Manager INTEROFFICE MEMO February 24, 1997 TO: C. Britton, General Manager FROM: R. Anderson, Senior PlannerC SUBJECT: Regional Open Space Plan Workshops Several Board members have expressed interest in attending the upcoming staff-level workshops on the ROSP. These workshops are for District staff and staff of other open space-owning agencies to discuss basic input issues and therefore are considered to be "staff level" meetings. Once we have collected ideas, issues, and information from staff, these would be brought to the Board and public for review and refinement. However, on Wednesday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 in the Boardroom, there will be a workshop for staff of agencies and organizations that may be interested in the Regional Open Space Plan, but don't own or manage public open space land. Up to three Board members could attend this workshop if they wish. Board members should contact me in advance if they would like to attend. Regional Open S ce ----------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 24, 1997 Mr. and Mrs. George Kalousek 1885 Oakdell Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kalousek: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I thank you for your recent communication regarding the District's involvement in the acquisition and preservation of the 284-acre parcel in the Upper Mills Creek Watershed owned and slated for development by the Russian Orthodox Church Convent of Our Lady of Vladimir. At its October 23, 1996 Regular Meeting, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the General Manager to retain an appraiser to prepare an appraisal of the property and authorized staff to initiate negotiations to purchase the property. For your information, I have enclosed a copy of the staff report that the Board considered. You will be notified of any future Board meeting at which the preservation and possible acquisition of this property is considered. mce ly, L. raig Britton General Manager LCB:dw encl. cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485• E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernoif,Nonette Hal Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz• General Manager:L.Craig Britton Ct ,Cl l� V Ll s Gt / -vo Uuc �G�t/ill5 f �- va*&t m CIEt)AG E" PAZZ-)OG Gk C � � A- L"7, -A, ArAL-6 kA40 090Z tll;�N �La2E l344lgV �r�rvE ��ru�N j SAS tt Cr-'vIUT`f �1 ANNr Pi���lLI�+J� ��-�-►�- D�1g �N,nl i T4 6 AQ.4e-t, is .�d .tip� `✓,���� � 0�L F�1ct1—S�?cGcr WD eOtt4 AA <--X jtMueptU4W,�- uUJI s -,wT -Veto OAd OajL— C"A' a3L- 'Woos w�� - c /�" wc-�a (2L PT �J y 'Y aL7 ©w -�r1 Environmental Services Agen BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Parks & Recreation Division RUBEN BARRALES MARY GRIFFIN TOM HUENING ��© TED LEMPERT MICHAEL D.NEVIN PATRI . COUNTY OF S-A-N MATE O DIRECTOCK H SANCHEZR 590 HAMILTON STREET,4TH FLOOR - REDWOOD CITY - CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4020 FAX(415)599-1721 February 6, 1997 Dear Interested Party: RE: EDGEWOOD MASTER PLAN- COMMISSION APPROVAL Thank you for your interest and participation in the master planning process for Edgewood. Enclosed for your review are the Edgewood Natural Preserve Master Plan and accompanying policies, dated February 1997. You are invited to attend a public hearing regarding the approval of the Edgewood Natural Preserve Master Plan. The meeting will be held on March 6, 1997 at 2:30 p.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, 401 Marshall Street, Redwood City as part of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. We look forward to seeing you March 6th. If you have any questions about this project, please call Bernadine Alling, Planner, at 599-1303. Thank you for your support. i Regional .. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: February 21, 1997 SUBJECT: FYI 330 Distel Circle 0 Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 , Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:41 5-691-0485* E-mail: mrosdOopenspace.org , Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directory.Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smemoff,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C Nitz w General Manager:L.C raig Britton F-341 T-301 P-001 FEB 18 '97 10:16 Heim Noack mfly&`p at= Ralph A.Heim Russell W.Noack Anne Kelly Leslie S.SpahAn Paul J.Lunardi John Caldwell TRANSMITTED VIA FACSIMILE I Page February 18, 1"7 10:15 a.m. (PST) TO: L. Craig Britton 41"9140485 (148) General Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District FROM: Ralph A. Heim RE Senate Bill 2 (Thompson) - Park Bond Please be advised that SB 2 was heard this morning before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildlife and passed on a 7-to-0 vote. RAH/kng 1121 L Street,Suite 100 Sacramento,CA 95614 Tel.(916)442-4584 Fax(916)441-4925 Regional Open Sot-ice N11II)PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 7, 1997 Mr. Steve Dowling Director Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department 10300 Torre Avenue- Cupertino, CA 95014 Re: Participation in Preparing a Regional Open Space Plan Dear Mr. Dowling: As representative of an agency which acquires or manages open space and recreation land for resource protection and public access on the San Francisco Peninsula, you are invited to participate in an important planning project getting underway at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - the preparation of a greenbelt plan for the San Francisco mid-Peninsula region. This plan is intended to represent the District's long-term goal, which we hope is shared by many other agencies, organizations, and individuals: a continuous greenbelt of permanently-protected open space land in the Peninsula mountains and along the Bay. The District has always seen its role as acquiring land to link the park and open space lands of other agencies and organizations to help create a greenbelt. After 25 years of operation the District has acquired and manages over 41,000 acres. Combined with the open space and park lands of other agencies and organizations, this represents a significant percentage of the potential greenbelt. At this milestone the District's Board of Directors has made the commitment to take stock of accomplishments, help create a shared vision of the future greenbelt, and rededicate its resources toward making that vision a reality. The process of formulating and reviewing the Regional Open Space Plan is expected to take approximately one year, including four participation stages; 1) workshops for key agency and organization staff; 2) workshops for the District Board, the general public, and other open space-oriented bodies; 3) a formal presentation and review stage for public representatives and officials; and 4) final review and adoption by the District's Board of Directors. An initial workshop for parks and open space agency and organization staff will be held on Wednesday, February 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the District administrative offices, 330 Di.stel Circle, hi Los Altos. We encourage you or your representative(s) to attend and take part in developing the Regional Open Space Plan. The enclosed materials are provided to explain the project and allow you to take part. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415•691-0,185• E-mail: mroschrgrenslrace.org Web site:www.openspace.org Qoard u/Uurc tors:1'ch+Sienu•nc,Al�ry C.Uavr•y,Jrrl(�\r,Udvirl r.5+r+e•n,utf,Nunr•Iir•I lankn,RCIsy C ruwder, KE'nnclh C.Nilz• Gt•nerai Af.m,;qPr.L.Cr,1it;Rrilro+• Regional Open Space Plan Page 2 Please call Randy Anderson at (415) 691-1200 to RSVP for the fast workshop by February 19. Also, let Randy know if you have any questions or comments in the interim. We look forward to hearing from you. Sin erely, —�- ritton ` General Manager cc: Larry Coons, General Manager, Santa Clara Co. Open Space Authority Paul Romero, Director, Santa Clara County Parks Lee Bowman, Planning Director, Town of Los Gatos Margaret Kolar, Refuge Manager, S. F. Bay Wildlife Services Patrick Sanchez, Director, San Mateo County Parks Brian O'Neill, Superintendent, National Park Service/GGNRA' Ron Schaffer, District Superintendent, State Parks, S. F. District Barry Samuel, Director, Santa Cruz County Parks & Recreation Jan Anderson, Sector Park Superintendent, Santa Cruz Mountains District Verlyn Clausen, Executive Director, Sempervirens Fund Audrey Rust, Executive Director, Peninsula Open Space Trust Mary Angle-Franzini, Executive Director, Save the Redwoods League Dan Williams, Director of R. O. S. and Science, City of Palo Alto Michael La Rocca, Director of Parks, Forestry & Maint., Town of Los Gatos David Muela, Community Services Director, City of Mountain View Robert Walker, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Sunnyvale David Wheaton, Asst. City Mgr./Acting Dir. of Community Resources, City of Menlo Park MROSD Board of Directors Attachments: 1. Description of the project and input process 2. Map with directions to the workshop 3. San Jose Mercury News article on the project 4. Draft.updated District Basic Policy and mission statement 5. Base map showing existing lands and facilities in the District's region -please mark this up if to show any corrections or additions, or ideas about completing the greenbelt, and bring it with You to the meeting. Regional Open Slece MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT February 14, 1997 Mr. Neal Martin Planning Director City of San Carlos 600 Elm Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Re: Participation in Preparing a Regional Open Space Plan Dear Mr. Martin: As representative of an agency or organization which is concerned about preservation of open space for resource protection and public access on the San Francisco Peninsula, you are invited to participate in an important planning project getting underway at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - the preparation of a greenbelt plan for the San Francisco mid-Peninsula region. This plan is intended to represent the District's long-term goal, which we hope is shared by many other agencies, organizations, and individuals: a continuous greenbelt of permanently- protected open space land in the Peninsula mountains and along the Bay. The District has always seen its role as acquiring land to link the park and open space lands of other agencies and organizations to help create a greenbelt. After 25 years of operation the District has acquired and manages over 41,000 acres. Combined with the open space and park lands of other agencies and organizations, this represents a significant percentage of the potential greenbelt. At this milestone the District's Board of Directors has made the commitment to -take stock of accomplishments, help create a shared vision of the future greenbelt, and rededicate its resources toward making that vision a reality. The process of formulating and reviewing the Regional Open Space Plan is expected to take approximately one year, including four participation stages; 1) workshops for key agency and organization staff; 2) workshops for the District Board, the general public, and other open space-oriented bodies; 3) a formal presentation and review stage for public representatives and officials; and 4) final review and adoption by the District's Board of Directors. An initial workshop for interested agency and organization staff will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the District administrative offices, 330 Distel Circle, in Los Altos. We encourage you or your representative(s) to attend and take part in developing the Regional Open Space Plan. The enclosed materials are provided to explain the project and allow you to take part. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 FAX:415-691-0485• E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cvr,David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. N itz• General Manager:L.Craig Britton February 14, 1997 Page 2 Please call Randy Anderson at (415) 691-1200 to RSVP for the workshop by February 26. Also, let Randy know if you have any questions or comments in the interim. We look forward to hearing from you. Since e l L. Craig Britton, General Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors ' Attachments: 1. Workshop invitations list -- see List 2 on attached page 2. Description of the project and input process 3. Map with directions to the workshop 4. San Jose Mercury News article on the project 5. "Welcome to Open Space" map showing District boundaries and existing open space lands in the region Regional Open Space Plan - Stakeholder Lists February 11, 1997 (updated 2/19/96) List 1 - Open Space Owning/Managing Agencies and Organizations Agencies: National Park Service/GGNRA U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge State Parks, San Francisco District and Santa Cruz Mts. District San Mateo County Parks Santa Clara County Parks Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Santa Cruz County Parks 7 open space-owning cities - Parks and Recreation Directors of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale Organizations: Peninsula Open Space Trust Sempervirens Fund Save The Redwoods League (18 total) List 2 - Agencies and Organizations Concerned with Open Space Preservation Mencies: Santa Clara County Planning San Mateo County Planning Santa Cruz County Planning Santa Clara Valley Water District San Francisco Water Department, Watershed Management Cities within the District: Manager, Planning Director, and Parks and Recreation Director (except Parks and Recreation Directors from 7 open space-owning cities, already on List 1): San Carlos, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Woodside, Portola Valley, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, plus San Jose (not in the District) (44 names for cities) Organizations: Greenbelt Alliance Save San Francisco Bay Association Ridge Trail Council Citizen's Committee to Complete the Bay Trail Project Refuge Committee for Green Foothills S. F. Estuary Project Sierra Club Audubon Society Stanford University California Water Service Company San Jose Water Company Santa Cruz Mts. Bioregional Council California Native Plant Society S.F. Bay Conservation & Development Trust for Public Lands (65 total) Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Regional Open Space Plan Agency and Organization Staff Input Stage 2/9/97 Updated Policies - Foundation for the Plan The District's regional greenbelt planning effort began with an update of the District's Basic Policy and formulation of a mission statement. Completed during 1996 through a well-publicized process of public and staff workshops, this update clarified and strengthened the policy document that guides the District's activities, and reaffirmed the District's mission as the creation and protection of a greenbelt of natural land. These policies will guide the preparation of the plan, and will be revisited and finalized in conjunction with the plan. Envisioning the Greenbelt During 1997 the planning effort will focus on the physical form of the desired future greenbelt. This will start with an inventory of existing open lands and major public access facilities of the District and other agencies in the region. Major regional trails from the county trails plans will also be shown. In addition to confirming with other agencies that these lands, trails, and facilities are shown correctly, the project is intended to gather input about filling in the missing pieces - land, trails, and facilities - to show a general concept for the desired completed greenbelt. Nature and Purpose of the Plan The "gap closing" aspect of the Regional Open Space Plan will be very general and conceptual. Potential preserved lands will be shown as general areas without reference to specific parcels or to which agency or organization might be responsible. The plan will not be a commitment to acquire any specific property, or undertake specific improvements. It is intended to be an illustration of, and commitment to, the concept of a continuous greenbelt. The plan will be used as a reference to guide the District's planning, similar to a city or county general plan. An Opportunity for Regional Cooperation The plan is intended to facilitate coordination between agencies and organizations active in open space protection and use, and regional planning on the San Francisco peninsula. Preparing the plan will provide a forum for sharing ideas and information, examining current issues, and coordinating future plans. Financial Considerations In the later stage of the process the financial implications of the District's role in acquiring and managing the future greenbelt will be considered. This will be accomplished by creating a basic financial model for the future greenbelt. The financial model will be used for evaluation of various scenarios for District greenbelt participation. Stakeholder Agency Participation The initial round of workshops will be for stakeholder agency and organization staff. Seperate workshops are scheduled for open space owning/management agencies, and for other agencies and organizations that are likely to be concerned about open space preservation. Later in the process both groups will meet together to review greenbelt concepts. The objective of this process is to communicate with other agencies and organizations in our region that are concerned about open space acquisition and management for resource protection and public use. We want their ideas, issues, and concerns to be considered, and hopefully reflected in the plan. This input is desired prior to any public review of plan concepts. At any stage in the process, special meetings or research may be arranged with individual agencies on specific areas or issues. Project Overview Workshop - Wednesday, March 5, 1997, District Administrative Office, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00: • District staff will explain the process and objectives • Respond to questions and comments • Seek ideas for how to refine the process and product • Present an example of what the greenbelt concept map might look like 0 Seek ideas, concerns, and issues for the plan Plan Composite Workshop - (to be scheduled at first workshop or call District) Staff of local agencies and organizations which actively acquire and manage parks or open space land will be asked to contribute concepts for what the future greenbelt might include. These concepts will be consolidated into a composite plan or alternative plans for review at the workshop. At the conclusion of the stakeholder input process, plan concepts will begin the review process before the District Board and the public (stage 2 of the overall process). Comments or questions? Contact Randy Anderson (415) 691-1200 INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 19, 1997 TO: Craig Britton, General Manger FROM: John Escobar, Operations Manager SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month January Year 1997 VIOLATIONS TOTALS CITES CREN4 S Bicycles Auto burglaries 0 0 Closed area 6 6 False information __z 1 Spy 3 2 Resisting officer 1 0 Helmet 1 6 Poaching --Q After hours 0 0 Marijuana cultivation 1 . Dogs Prohibited area 7 3 ACCIDENTS TOTALS Off-leash 12 5 Bicycle 2 Closed area 1 0 Equestrian 0 After hours 4 0 Hiking/running 0 Fishing 0 0 Other first-aid 1 Swimming 0 0 Search/rescue __Q Vandalism 0 0 Air evacuation 0 Off-road vehicle 2 0 Parldng 1 _5 ENFORCEM1ENT Parking after hours 24 5 Citations Dumping/littering 0 0 Written warnings 48 Campfires 0 0 Arrests 0 Camping 0 0 Police assistance 3 Weapons Actual contact 0 0 MUTUAL AID Report only 0 0 Accidents 2 Evidence of 0 4 Law Enforcement Illegal trail construction 1 0 Fire Landing Zone Attempted suicide 1 Abandoned animal SUNEWARIFS OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS Jan. 4: K. Carlson issued a speeding citation to a bicyclist at Fremont Older who locked on radar at 25 mph. Jan. 12: A solo bicycle accident occurred due to brake failure in Sierra Azul. The patient lost consciousness and went into mild seizures before regaining consciousness. He was transported to Valley Medical Center by ambulance. T. Randall, T. Karnofel, Central Fire, Santa Clara County rangers, and AMR paramedics assisted. The patient spent two days in the hospital and was treated for a collapsed lung, bruised ribs, and a broken rib. Jan. 13: W. Phillips and B. Downing discovered a marijuana garden at Windy Hill near Highway 35 and Middle Road. The area had been harvested. Irrigation and other agricultural materials were left behind. San Mateo Sheriff's Office was advised. Jan. 18: D. Danielson discovered a person illegally constructing trail at El Corte de Madera in an area that had been fenced and posted 'Closed - Not a Trail." The individual is in a leadership position with ROMP. The person also had a dog off leash and in a prohibited area. The person was cited for the dog violations. Staff will meet with ROMP leadership to review District concerns. Jan. 19: T. Kamofel discovered a marijuana cultivation site in Sierra Azul. The site appeared to have been used in 1996 to grow seven plants and included a drip irrigation system. T. Lausten assisted in cleaning the area and destroying the site. Jan. 19: P. Hearin issued a speeding citation to a bicyclist at Fremont Older who locked on radar at 28 mph. Jan. 20: L. Paterson contacted an emotionally disbursed person who had driven off road at Coal Creek. The person had been sleeping in his car. San Mateo Sheriffs Office was called to assist. The person fled the area before the deputy arrived. The vehicle was towed and the man was issued a citation at a later date. Jan. 26: K. Miller issued a dog off leash citation at Picchetti, but was unable to confirm ID given due to poor radio contact. Miller later determined the information was false, but was able to determine who the subject was. Miller, K. Carlson, and LAPD contacted the subject at home. The subject denied earlier contact. Dog off-leash and false information charges were filed with the district attorney. Jan. 26: T. Randall stopped a known subject for a dog off leash violation at St. Joseph's Hill. The subject ran away, requesting the citation be mailed. After two letters and multiple phone calls she agreed to meet the ranger. A citation for the dog off leash and a written warning for resisting were issued.