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f Regional Open ice -------------- w MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-17 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA* 6:30 P.M. 330 Distel Circle Wednesday Los Altos, California July 9, 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. Conference With Real Property Negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 A. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 562- 20-024 Negotiating Parties: Jean Urrere Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment. B. Real Property: Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 562- 21-7 Negotiating Parties: Wells Fargo Bank Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment. 2. Public Employment - Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Performance Evaluation - General Manager (7:30) REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- Public -2 Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle a Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 . Phone:41.5-691-1200 • 1972-1997 FAX:415-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org a 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 « Goneral Manager.L.Craig Britton Meeting 97-17 Page 2 SPECIAL ORDER OF DAY Pledge of Allegiance ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -- M. Davey APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 28, 1997 Consent Item BOARD BUSINESS (7:45) 1. Final Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve to Allow Realignment and Construction of Two Sections of Trail Identified as Trails B8 and B10 in the Trail Use Plan for the Preserve and Designate Use of the New Trail for Hiking Only, Until Such Time as Study Area 2, as Identified in the Trail Use Plan, is Revisited and a Final Determination Made on all Trails in the Study Area -- M. de Beauvieres (8:15) 2. Program Evaluation for the 1996-1997 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District -- C. Britton (8:40) 3. Authorization for Staff to Solicit Bids to Resurface the Entry Road at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Determination that the Actions are Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act -- J. McCullough (8:55) 4. Authorization for Staff to Solicit Bids for the Demolition and Replacement of Two Bridges on La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and Authorization for Staff to Specify Skip Gibbs Railcars, as a Unique Product Provider as Part of the Bid Specifications -- J. McCullough 5. Authorization for Director Davey to Attend the Annual National Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah at a Projected Cost of$1,500 -- C. Britton (9:00) 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. Meeting 97-17 Page 3 ** 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 reauest that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS A Regional Open Space Planning Workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 16 at Canada College, Building 2, Room 10, off Farm Hill Boulevard, east of 280, Redwood City. Regional Open : ace R-97-103 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-17 July 9, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RACOMMENDATIONS 1. Adopt an amendment to the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve to allow realignment and construction of two sections of trail identified as trails B8 and B10 in the Trail Use Plan for the preserve (see report R-96- 60). 2. Designate use of the new trail for hiking only, until such time as Study Area 2, as identified in the Trail Use Plan, is revisited and a final determination made on all trails in the study area. DISCUSSION At your May 28, 1997 meeting, you tentatively adopted an amendment to the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve to realign and reconstruct two sections of trail, identified as B8 and B10 in the Trail Use Plan. In addition, you requested an on-site meeting of the Use and Management Committee to see the flagged alignment of the trail prior to final adoption of the amendment. The on-site meeting occurred on the evening of Monday, June 30. Eight people attended, in addition to Directors Crowder, Hanko, and Smernoff. Four of the eight were neighbors to the preserve, while the remaining four were interested trail users. The focus of the workshop involved hiking the approximately 1.5-mile, flagged trail alignment representing segments B8 and B10 in the Trail Use Plan for the preserve. The realignment replaces a sometimes steep and eroded route, which generally follows the alignment of the main water line of the Skyline County Water District. The main water line is the primary source of water serving the residents living in the Skyline Boulevard corridor. The route will need to remain accessible to the water district for maintenance of their system and may be difficult to eliminate as a trail route. The flagged alignment was well received by all in attendance at the meeting. The trail involves more new trail construction than originally anticipated however, and it also utilizes an approximately 0.2 mile section of an overgrown roadbed. If approved, it will lead visitors Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,led Cyr,David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz • Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton R-97-103 Page 2 away from the traffic sounds of Skyline Boulevard, alleviate a trespass situation on adjacent private property, and pass a scenic rock outcropping and several very large Douglas fir trees. Staff anticipates construction of the trail using the new Sweco tractor later this summer. Upon completion of the trail, the use will be restricted to hiking only. This is consistent with other District trail construction projects, which are typically closed to bicycle and equestrian traffic for their first winter season. The closure to equestrian and bicycle traffic allows the trail tread to settle and compact with minimal disturbance. A final determination of the use of this trail should be included in the discussion of all of the trails located within Study Area 2. Public workshops to discuss proposed trail uses for Study Area 2 are expected to occur later this fall. Public Notification A public workshop notice was mailed to those individuals that have expressed an interest in the trails at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. There are about 60 people on the list, including the mountain bicyclists in attendance at the May 28 meeting. Immediate neighbors to the preserve were also notified, as were subscribers to the District minutes, agendas, or other board packet materials. Prepared by: Mary de Beauvieres, Open Space Planner Contact: Same as above EL CORTE DE MADERA CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE TRAIL USE PLAN STUDY AREAS Trails '138' and 'B10' wett Roaa 0 Phase I Trails (Constructed 1996) S � J ---� PRIVATE / s —♦ Study Area Boundary PROPERTY 0 ( J = a - 2200 1Yj �- \ t El CO _-�.-Madera Creek ro Co , ••••.•;�•� rte�•,de / Trr ail (cMo1) : f- .•�`�.��- f ® Skeggs °nr 7raf�,-_ Sandstone 'frail Point • � Formation ° �.���•'ems:: ��... Tra i I 'B 10' ( j,ail • STUDY AREA 1 r c Creek..._- •r <<a` Y \ , (\ ` Met >: (CM07) y sl e •. zC4C Vista ( ) S Trail '68' J . -STUDY,AREA 5 ``, •� �� ro :41c, i , ���� CM 4, -t' , 1 N ; STUDY AREA 2 -�'y /STUDY1AREA�3`, , (C1,409) \` r ..�.%' rye\ �•.�'�'--`. ; !� , Old Grow 1.- / " r' J:; STUDY AREA A (CMOs) Lawrence area2.ai 5/14/97 0.0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .6 .7 .8 .9 1.0 One Mile Regional Open L� :ace del1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-97-85 Meeting 97-17 July 9, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Program Evaluation for the 1996-1997 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION fQ�:� Comment on and Accept Staff's Program Evaluation Report. DISCUSSION The attached program evaluation material covers the 1996-1997 fiscal year. You conducted the mid-year review of the 1996-1997 Action Plan's key projects and activities in November, 1996 (see report R-96-115). As was done at that review in November, staff will brief you at your July 9 meeting on additional projects and activities not specifically included in the Action Plan that required significant effort. The planning team has prepared an addendum that provides a summary of other projects and activities described in the Action Plan and Planning Work Program that are in-progress or have been completed this fiscal year; the addendum is at the end of the report after the colored sheet. The summary includes projects, which are shown in italics, that have been undertaken but were not anticipated at the start of the fiscal year. These projects have been initiated or completed since April 1, 1997. The projects are divided into two subprograms that correspond to those contained in the Action Plan. You adopted the Action Plan for the 1997-1998 fiscal year at your March 26, 1997 meeting. Copies of this Action Plan are available at the District office for public inspection. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager J. Escobar, Operations Manager Planning Team Members M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager D. Dolan, Acting Administrative Services Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager T44,. life,W-U5—�4 Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • 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 ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC POLICY OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE 1996-1997 FISCAL YEAR I. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM II. PLANNING PROGRAM III. OPERATIONS PROGRAM IV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM V. ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM Subprograms A. Negotiations and Special Projects B. Enterprise To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will purchase or otherwise acquire interest in the maximum feasible amount of strategic open space within the District's planning areas. General Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 As a result of limited acquisition funding, the program effort will continue to focus on the most critical, highest priority projects. Lower priority properties will be pursued through long-term options, available grant funding, bargain sales and gifts. Continued efforts will be made to clear and perfect title to existing District lands. The District will continue to work with the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) to acquire land and further the District's overall open space acquisition goals. The enterprise sub-program will also receive continued focus on maximizing rental income and maintaining and improving District rental structures. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated) Land Acquisition Manager (vacant position) Real Property Representative Secretary - Open Space Acquisition (shared half-time with Planning Program) PROGRESS: • The District acquired 304 acres of open space lands since April 1, 1996 including the 63-acre POST (Liles) property, the 161-acre Wells and Cutten properties and the 80-acre Young property in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 1 1996-1997 Negotiations and Special Projects Subprogram Objective To provide for the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure a recreational and open space greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, including rounding out and improving public access to existing preserves and connecting District preserves with other public lands. Key Projects 1. Grants, Gifts and Bargain Sales - Focus on acquiring the highest priority, most critical properties, which enhance public access to existing preserves, and connect with other preserves and other public lands, through available grant funding, bargain sales, and/or gifts where possible. PROGRESS: • The 63-acre POST (Liles) property was acquired as an addition to the Cathederal Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve for $255,000. POST had acquired the property in 1992 for eventual sale to the District. Environmental Enhancement Mitigation grant funds totaling $113,500 covered approximately 45% of the purchase price. • The District acquired a 5/8th interest in the 161-acre Wells and Cutten property for $100,000 as an addition to the Kennedy-Limekiln Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. This property includes a portion of the Bay Area Ridge trail and is adjacent to the District's Rancho de Guadalupe property. The District had previously obtained gifts for a 1/8th interest in the property. The remaining 1/4th interest will most likely be acquired by a quiet title action. • The District acquired the 80-acre Young property for $200,000 as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. This property includes a section of Loma Prieta Road which is designated as the Bay Area Ridge Trail alignment. • The District re-acquired the 12-acre life estate interest (former Bach estate) from Bank of America Properties for $275,000 as part of the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The District has continued to negotiate a long-term leasehold interest arrangement in the property with interested parties. The District secured approval from FEMA and the State Office Of Emergency Services to proceed with repairs of the driveway which was washed out during the 1995 winter storms. When road access is restored, the District will continue to market this property for a life estate buyer or a long-term leasehold interest. • A grant from the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the amount of $420,500 has been recommended for funding for the purchase of the 481 acre POST (Thysen) property as an addition to the Purisima Creek Open Space 2 Preserve. Final funding approval will be determin.,_ after implementation of the State Budget in July 1997. 2. Options - Obtain Board approval on appropriate long-term options, at market prices or less, to acquire desirable properties that might be affordable in future years should the District be successful in obtaining additional funding for land acquisition. PROGRESS: • No long-term options were obtained during the fiscal year. 3. Sell Surplus Properties - Complete the successful auction sale of the "Teague Hill" surplus property. Also complete the sale of the "Thornewood" surplus property following Board approval. These transactions will help fill a critical funding gap for additional land purchases. PROGRESS: • The District sold the Thornewood surplus property for $600,000 to John and Susan Dean on November 4, 1996. This sale provides additional funding for new land acquisitions. The District originally acquired this property in 1986 for $260,000, but surrounding residential development made potential trail alignments infeasible. • The District has completed the Town of Woodside's applications including site studies and preliminary engineering for three proposed lots on the Pinto Way parcel at Teague Hill. 4. Trail Easements - In order to conserve existing, limited funding, focus on obtaining trail easements that link District preserves and other public lands, enhancing public access to open space and furthering the completion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and Bay Trail systems. PROGRESS: • The District received a $49,000 grant from the Habitat Conservation fund for a trail acquisition along the Old Page Mill Road across the Silva property. The proposed trail would connect Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve to Portola State Park. • A short term option was obtained to purchase the Paul property located in Santa Cruz County which will provide the ridge trail connection to Saratoga Gap in the Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. 3 1996-1997 Enterprise Subprogram b'ective To manage all of the District's revenue-producing activities in such a way as to maximize income from enterprise accounts consistent with open space management policies, incorporating compatible new programs when possible. Key Projects 1. Administer Enterprise Accounts - Administer leases and rental properties, consistent with open space management policies, to maintain and enhance revenue stream through competitive and current rate structure, effective maintenance programs, and communication with tenants. PROGRESS: • The District's residential properties continue to be popular and are fully occupied. • The former McDonald ranch house and ranch foreman trailer were converted to enterprise residences increasing the annual rental income from this property by $9,600. 2. Maintain Rental Structures - Carry out maintenance and improvements to rental houses to keep buildings and grounds in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition and to increase net rental income. Administer long term and reoccurring maintenance priorities on rental properties. PROGRESS: • Repairs and maintenance of enterprise and employee residences is ongoing with most of the deferred maintenance items resolved. Ongoing work includes regularly scheduled cleaning of enterprise septic systems, and pest control abatement at the Hosking Barn apartments, which is nearing completion. 3. Identify and Pursue Alternative Lease Arrangements - Investigate long term leasehold interest agreements and alternative lease arrangements for the appropriate enterprise properties to enhance net income to the District in accordance with Board policy. PROGRESS: • The District is currently pursuing long-term or alternative lease arrangements for enterprise properties (Bean, Smith, and Bach/Bullis residences) in response to increased public interest. 4 4. Administer Historic, Agricultural, and Grazing Leases .)versee lease compliance and renovation requirements on District historic leases. Evaluate and establish criteria for selecting and administering a new historic leasehold interest for the Thornewood property. Monitor existing agricultural and grazing uses in accordance with use and management process. PROGRESS: • The District has extended the interim rental agreement with Tim Steinmetz on the historic Thornewood residence. This agreement provides for rental credit when specific repairs to the main residence are completed. • The District staff continued to work with the Stortzes to meet historic renovation deadlines. District staff, the Board's ad hoc Picchetti Review Committee, and the Stortzes have met to discuss use permit and public access issues. Santa Clara County's Planning Department has indicated that large events such as weddings and banquets, and the private accounting business are not permitted under the existing use permit. 5 1-)PEN SPACE PLANNING PROGRAiv. Subprograms A. Regional and Long-Term Planning B. Site Planning and Implementation To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVES: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. The District will work with and encourage private and other public agencies to preserve, maintain, and enhance open space. Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 Provide direction for acquisition and development of District lands while moving forward with implementation of major public access and infrastructure improvements. Formulate the Regional Open Space Plan focusing efforts on presenting a clear vision of lands to be acquired and facilities to be developed over the next 20 years. Enhance public access to open space preserves, trails, and historic buildings. Develop and upgrade facilities for Operations Program to meet growing needs associated with managing open space. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Senior Planner (2) Open Space Planner II (1) Open Space Planner I (1)(second position temporarily vacant due to resignation) Resource Management Specialist (1) Planning Technician (1) Planning Secretary (shared half-time with Acquisition Program) PROGRESS: • Filled resource management specialist position. Implemented joint program management between planning team and operations. Focusing on development of resource management program. • Significant progress has been made on 40 projects including the Skyline field office, Regional Open Space Plan, Phase I of El Corte de Madera trail construction, Teague Hill surplus land, Rhus Ridge Road parking issues, Fremont Older parking study, Rancho de Guadalupe interim access plan, Russian Ridge grassland study, Fremont Older Trail Use Element, and the Homestead House restoration at Picchetti. • Worked closely with Operations staff to improve communications and working relationship. • Implementation of self-directed team has been accomplished. 6 1996-1997 Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram Objective Assist with the formulation, review, and refinement of policies, District-wide plans, and cost estimates for the management and development of District preserves on a regional or District-wide basis. Work with local agencies on joint planning and implementation projects, to share information, and to encourage planning decisions that support the preservation of open space and natural resources and development of regional trail systems. Key Projects 1. Regional Open Space Plan - Prepare a comprehensive plan to guide the District's acquisition, development and stewardship efforts for the next 20 years, including a mission statement, basic policy revisions, and cost analysis. PROGRESS: • n revised Basic Policies completed. Administrative draft mission statement and a sed p Stakeholder agency and organization and District staff workshop series completed. Planning base ma and financial analysis spreadsheets completed. P g P Y P P 2. Use and Management Planning Process - Review and revise the Open Space Use and Management Planning Process, focusing on potential changes to the scope and scheduling of Use and Management Plans. PROGRESS: • Review of planning process underway with attention focused on integrating the resource management plans with use and management plans. 3. Trail Use Policies and Guidelines - Review the Trail Use Policies and Guidelines to consider revisions based on the growing experience and concerns gathered through the implementation process. PROGRESS: • Staff assessment is underway, and workplan to be presented to Use and Management Committee in fall, 1997. 4. California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines - Review and revise the District's CEQA review process to improve the integration of requirements into the planning process and compliance with recent changes in the law. PROGRESS: • CEQA research underway and reference materials obtained; drafted process for determining exemptions; standardized format for presenting project descriptions and findings in reports. 7 5. Teague Hill Surplus Land - Complete engineering studies, surveying, percolation testing, and other documentation to complete lot line adjustment process with the Town of Woodside; determine lots, building sites, trail easements, and other issues prior to marketing property. PROGRESS: • Survey, percolation tests, geotechnical studies, and engineering complete for lot line adjustment submittal. Application on hold pending resolution of General Plan questions with Town. 6. Department Management - Complete the transition from a traditional management structure to a self-managed team. PROGRESS: • Completed series of joint planning and operations meetings to improve communication. Established improved performance evaluation procedures. Preparing team standards and improved mentoring process following up on communication and leadership training. 8 1996-1997 Site Planning; and Implementation Subprogram Objective Apply policies, prepare and implement plans on a site-specific basis, including capital improvement, repair and restoration projects, and respond to site-specific use and management issues. Key Projects 1. Use and Management Plans - Complete the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera, Interim Access Plan for Rancho de Guadalupe, and trail elements for Fremont Older and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves. PROGRESS: El Corte de Madera Comprehensive Use and Management Plan • Presented draft Trail Use Plan to Use and Management Committee in April. • Held public workshop on-site in May. • Board consideration of Plan in May; final adoption in June. • Use and Management Committee and Board consideration of remainder of Trail Use Plan (Study Area 2) anticipated for summer, 1997. • Comprehensive Use and Management Plan anticipated for Board review in fourth quarter of 1997. Rancho de Guadalupe Interim Use and Management Plan • Organized project planning team with two planners and two field staff. • Held meeting with Foothills field staff to gather initial input. • Conducted five project team meetings discussing issues relating to resource protection, maintenance, management problems, and public use. • Administrative draft of interim use and management plan nearly complete. Fremont Older Trail Use Element • Board consideration of Trail Use Element in June; final adoption in July. Purisima Creek Redwoods Trail Use Element • Conducted visitor survey to understand key issues. 2. Trail Construction - Complete the Ridge Trail between Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves, implement first phase of El Corte de Madera Trails Plan, including new trails and trail restoration projects, and construct Seven Springs Road bypass trail and trail to hayfield at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. PROGRESS: Ridge Trail between Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Oren Space Preserves • Held several meetings with road committee for Portola Park Heights Road • Adopted Use and Management Plan amendment in September authorizing construction of the trail. Trail construction completed, trail is open. 9 • Pacific Gas and Electric completed design of electi—A undergrounding work, awaiting Caltrans encroachment permit to begin construction. El Corte de Madera Creek Trails Plan (Phase n • Contracted for construction of `A' priority trails. • Completed trails Al, A2, A3, A4, A5; Trails opened to all users after finish work was completed this spring. Trail B11 is complete to El Corte de Madera Creek crossing. • Volunteers continue construction of Trail B16. • Completed immediate trail closures identified in the Trails Plan. Completed additional closures upon opening of the Phase I trails. • Contracted for construction of Phase II trails beginning in mid-July. Fremont Older Trails • Constructed Seven Springs Road bypass trail. The trail is open to multiple- use. • Construction of the trail to the hayfield started in March. The project is complete; the trail is open to hiking only for the first year. It will open to multiple use in spring, 1998. 3. Parking and Trail Improvements - Improve parking at Duveneck Windmill Pasture, Monte Bello and Fremont Older, construct new parking at Windy Hill and Rancho de Guadalupe, and complete plans for improved parking at Pulgas Ridge. PROGRESS: Duveneck Windmill Pasture (Rhus Ridge Road) • Ad hoc Board committee and District staff met with neighbors in June. Identified neighbor concerns regarding visitor parking on private property. • Discussed concerns with Town of Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department, Los Altos Fire Department. • Neighborhood meeting held in December to discuss potential solutions. • Tentative adoption of amendment to the Use and Management Plan to address parking issues occurred in January; final adoption of amendment occurred in February. • Implemented signing and improvements to help alleviate parking problems along Rhus Ridge Road in February. • Monitored compliance with assistance of Volunteer Trail Patrol members. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Parking • South Monte Bello Road permit lot improvements completed. Fremont Older Oven Space Preserve Parking • Long-term parking alternatives study completed. Board and public review pending. • Engineering study programmed for preferred alternative. Windy Hill QMn Space Preserve Parking • Worked with Pacific Gas and Electric, Pacific Bell, and Town representatives to coordinate utility undergrounding along Portola Road. 10 • Worked with representatives of The Sequoias to fintize emergency access and drainage easement exchange. • Held several meetings with neighbor and town representatives to attempt to resolve access issues. • Hired Callander Associates to coordinate design revisions. • Presented revised conceptual design revisions to Board in March. Rancho de Guadalupe Area Parking • Examined three potential sites and consulted with County agencies to determine conditional use permits and encroachment permits would be required. • Project team determined interim parking should not be located on roadside but may be considered within the site when interim plan is completed in summer, 1997. Pulgas Ridge Qpen Space Preserve Parking • Retesting of material at old sewage treatment plant determined that toxic contamination not present except for minor asbestos removal. • Final design and permit process, asbestos removal, rescheduled for 1997/98 fiscal year, construction summer 1998. 4. Historic Preservation - Continue restoration of Picchetti Homestead House and implementation of historic lease at Thornewood Open Space Preserve. PROGRESS: Picchetti • Awarded additional $33,000 in grant funding to work on structural and accessibility improvements on the Homestead House. • Hired architect to prepare plans and specifications and submitted plans for permit; obtained permits. • Solicited bids, awarded contract, and completed construction. • Grant reimbursement request submitted to Santa Clara County for two grants totalling $63,000. Thomewood • Assisted Real Property Representative with selection of an interim tenant. 5. Infrastructure Improvements - Complete construction of Skyline Field Office, Schilling Lake spillway repairs at Thornewood, and Weeks Road repairs at La Honda Creek; complete plans for asbestos removal at Mt. Umunhum airbase. PROGRESS: Skyline Field Office • Completed permitting, bidding and rebidding process. • Solicited bids, selected contractor, started construction in May. • Amended contract to include new driveway to field office. • Completed construction. 11 Schilling Lake Spiliway • Geotechnical study regarding landslide stability and potential mitigations contracted for 1997/98 fiscal year. Weeks Road • Resurfacing and drainage improvement project completed. • Renegotiated road easement agreement with adjacent property owner. Mt. Umunhum • Asbestos and lead-based paint testing of former Air Force Station facilities completed, report from consultant presented to Board in June. 12 OPERATIONS PROGRAM Subprograms A. Field Operations B. Volunteer and Docent To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will follow a land management policy that provides proper care of open space lands, allowing public access appropriate to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values. Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 Continue to provide responsible stewardship of District lands. In accordance with trail use policies and guidelines, increase efforts in public education and volunteer participation. Increase the use of District lands and facilities as an environmental education resource. Traditional operations program activities such as ranger patrol, resource protection, and maintenance and construction responsibilities will continue to demand the majority of the program's resources. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Operations Manager Area Superintendents (2) Visitor Services Supervisor Support Services Supervisor Operations Analyst Supervising Rangers (4) Docent Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Secretary Rangers (12) Equipment Mechanic-Operators (2) Lead Open Space Technicians (2) Open Space Technicians (5) 10,000 seasonal hours (6,000 regular; 2,500 Deer Hollow Farm; 1,500 special project) 13 1996 1997 Field QAerations Subprogram Qbjectiv To provide responsible stewardship of all District lands by furnishing those public safety, maintenance, and resource protection services necessary and appropriate for effective management of District lands. PROGRESS: • Staff worked with wildlife and vector control agencies in responding to a coyote attack on a child at Windy Hill. Numerous on-camera interviews with the press were skillfully handled by a variety of staff members. • The Site Safety Inspection System was implemented to inspect new lands prior to purchase and existing lands annually. • Skyline staff designed and installed a new gate closure system at Long Ridge that will be used as the standard at other sites that have seasonal trail closures. • Foothills staff, working with the County Roads Department and the C.C.C., conducted a major clean up along Hicks Road and installed 1,500 feet of fencing. Staff also completed the fencing and signing of the off-leash dog area at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. • Working with trail construction consultant Gene Sheehan, staff completed the first phase construction of the trail system at El Corte de Madera. • The first pit toilet has been installed at the lower end of Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The toilet has reduced maintenance, eliminated odor, and does not require pumping for two years. • Volunteer Bo Gimbal, with the assistance of staff, completed construction of the Ridge Trail between Skyline Ridge and Long Ridge Open Space Preserves. • Foothills staff completed major restoration of the Toyon Trail and realigned the Seven Springs Trail at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. The Fern Trail has also been reopened at Fremont Older. • Field staff received training in first aid, communicable disease prevention, Lyme disease and Hantavirus, wildlife handling, defensive tactics, volunteer leadership, and a variety of other occupational safety issues. • Field staff supervised five special volunteer work days at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve in a cooperative project with Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers and others. • Developed and implemented improvements to the District's two-way radio system. Improvements included the addition of three new maintenance channels, a line of sight frequency, and upgrading the repeater antenna on Mt. Umunhum. • Staff received Influencing Skills communications training in December and January. Supervisors also received leadership and management training in March and April. Additional communication training and staff development has been included in the 1997- 1998 Action Plan as a key project. Key Projects 1. Operations Manual Update - Revise operations manual to include Open Space Technicians, Lead Open Space Technician, and Equipment-Mechanic Operator 14 positions. Update r�L _.r sections to include new procedure.. ,c yet formally placed in document. Develop standing orders system to draft, review, and implement directives not included in the operations manual. PROGRESS: • Draft bicycle patrol procedures were distributed to staff for review and comment. The procedures will be finalized in July. • Work is underway on several new sections for inclusion in the Operations Manual including, scheduling, uniforms, and the standing orders system. 2. Special Use Policies - Develop draft special use policies for Board adoption. Work with the Use and Management Committee to develop draft. Concentrate on public agency and private non-profit special uses. PROGRESS: • Staff is reviewing and editing the draft document. Staff had planned to present the draft to the Use and Management Committee before the end of the fiscal year. Other priorities continue to delay significant progress on this project. 3. Deer Hollow Farm - Work closely with City of Mountain View and Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department to provide for the continued operation of Deer Hollow Farm. PROGRESS: • In September, the District, the City of Mountain View, and Santa Clara County entered into a three-year agreement for the operation of Deer Hollow Farm. A regular full-time Farm Maintenance Worker was hired in October 1996. The District continues to work the City of Mountain View to support the success of the farm program. 15 1996-19 7 Volunteer and Docent Subprogram b'ectiv� To encourage active public participation in the maintenance, restoration, and protection of the District's natural resources, and provide cultural, historical, and environmental education opportunities to the public. PROGRESS: • Approximately 120 Preserve Partners and Special Projects Volunteers contributed 3,900 hours to a variety of projects on preserves and in the office. Highlights include establishment of a nursery to raise native trees for revegetation projects at Rancho San Antonio, restoration of the Grant cabin at Deer Hollow Farm, creation of a sign inventory system for District preserves, and preparation of a new public lands wall map for the Board room. • Volunteer Trail Patrol membership has increased to 65 volunteers, who spent over 2,000 hours providing information to preserve visitors and monitoring trail conditions. • About 100 Docent Program volunteers spent more than 2,400 hours leading hikes for the general public, teaching school children, and helping visitors explore the Daniels Nature Center. Key Projects 1. Environmental Education - Implement the new environmental education program for school children. Recruit and train additional outdoor education leaders to accommodate more school groups. Investigate methods of providing transportation to school classes needing financial assistance to expand participation in the environmental education programs. PROGRESS: • In March 1996, staff and volunteers implemented Spaces and Species: Exploring Natural Communities, an environmental education program for grades 4-6. Since then, approximately 1,370 school children have participated in this program at Skyline Ridge and the Daniels Nature Center. • Fourteen volunteers completed the initial training classes in fall 1995. Although seven additional volunteers joined the program last November, several volunteers from both classes dropped out of the program this spring. These resignations occurred because of personal reasons and do not indicate dissatisfaction with the environmental education program. As a result, the number of outdoor education leaders remains at fourteen. Even so, the District was able to provide field trips for about 720 students during the spring season. • Staff is exploring potential ways to provide transportation for classes that cannot afford buses. This project is included in the Action Plan for fiscal year 1997-1998. 2. Daniels Nature Center - Work with Planning staff to design and install exhibits. Develop and set up seasonal and temporary displays. Continue to seek grant funding 16 for exhibits and ot.__ public nature programs at the naturr. _-flter. Recruit and train volunteers to staff the nature center at least one weekend day per week. PROGRESS: • The first phase exhibits have been installed. The second phase exhibits have been designed and are expected to be installed in mid-July. Staff anticipates that the deck expansion and exterior exhibits will be completed in September. • Staff has been successful in seeking funding for the nature center exhibits. To date, the District has received a $5,000 donation from Peninsula Open Space Trust, a $25,000 contribution from a private donor, and a $10,000 donation from the Compton Foundation. • Since April 1996, the nature center has been staffed by volunteers and open to the public on Sundays. The center was closed during the winter months and reopened in mid-March. As many as 120 people have visited the nature center on a Sunday. 17 PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM Subprograms A. General Public Information and Outreach B. Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations C. Visitor Services* To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District will educate and make clearly visible to the public the purposes and actions of the District, and will actively encourage public communication and involvement in District activities. General Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 Maximize the general public's awareness and understanding of the District, its goals, and its activities, by reaching all communities served and all target audiences with District information. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) Public Affairs Manager Visitor Services Supervisor* Volunteer Coordinator* Docent Coordinator* Public Affairs Assistant * As part of a minor re-organization approved by the Board in 1996, the visitor services subprogram has been moved from the Operations Program to the Public Affairs Program, as of April 1, 1997. For the purposes of this program evaluation, visitor services will be included in its former program, Operations. PROGRESS: • A total of 30 slide presentations were made throughout the community, and 10 displays were set up and staffed, reaching thousands of District constituents. • The District's newsletter mailing list grew to approximately 15,500 names. Each of the four issues of the newsletter (including the annual report) was also mailed to 5,000 random addresses in targeted zip codes, resulting in hundreds of new subscribers. • Two direct-mailings were made to over 5,000 members of the nine chambers of commerce to which the District belongs; one included the District fact sheet, and the other included the Visitors Map and a District post-it pad. • A total of 32 press releases were distributed, resulting in a significant level of media coverage. • The planning department developed a very popular new South Skyline Regional Map, featuring trail connections among six open space preserves. This was publicized via a 18 press release and Othe internet, and was distributed to i— media, elected officials, other agencies, to hiking, biking, equestrian, and recreation retailers, and by phone, email, letter, or walk-in request. 19 1996-1997 General Public Information and Outreach Subprogram Objective To generate additional support among the general public for completing the greenbelt by increasing the positive perception and awareness of the District's mission, objectives, accomplishments, programs, and effective management of public lands and financial resources. Key Projects 1. Public Events - Implement an event in May, 1996 dedicating the Stegner memorial bench; implement the outdoor environmental festival, This Land is Your Land - A Day in Open Space, at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in June, 1996. PROGRESS: • The Stegner bench commemoration event took place on Sunday, May 19 and was well-attended. It received moderate media coverage. • This Land is Your Land took place on Sunday, June 9, and was attended by approximately 1,000 people, and met or exceeded all objectives. • In conjunction with the planning program, a Dedication and Grand Opening of the Grant Cabin at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve was held on July 26. 2. Kids' Art of Open Space - Schedule and coordinate the third event to take place no later than March 31, 1997. PROGRESS: • Over 750 children participated in this year's event, and over 500 people attended the reception on February 26. Moderate media coverage resulted. 3. Annual Report - Publish a District 1995-1996 Annual Report by May 24, 1996, followed by three regular issues of Open Space News. PROGRESS: • All issues of Open Space News and the 1995-1996 Annual Report were produced and distributed within the proposed schedule. 20 1996-19 7 Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations Subprogram Q 'e ,tiv To carry out the high priority elements of the District's legislative plan and to inform other public agencies and private organizations about the District's activities and goals. Key Projects 1. Lobbying Efforts - Work with the General Manager and the District's Sacramento lobbyist to preserve current and future state funding for the District, and to carry out elements of the District's legislative plan. PROGRESS: • The District took positions on a wide variety of Assembly and Senate bills, and a constitutional amendment, and also sought legislative support for a number of grant applications. The District also began the process of sponsoring AB 1366 with San Mateo County, and SB 1048 with the Bay Area Open Space Council. Overall, there were no bills passed that had particularly significant impact to the District. 2. Protection Of District Funding - Work with Fast Bay Regional Park District to provide for long-term protection of District funding, including possible modification of appropriate Public Resources Code sections. PROGRESS: • East Bay Regional Park District, the lead agency involved in developing this issue, has not pursued it during the most recent legislative session. It is believed that that agency will proceed with the issue when the legislative climate improves. 3. Regional Funding - Work with San Mateo County, the Bay Area Open Space Council, the Planning and Conservation League, and others to develop and support potential regional or other alternative funding mechanisms. PROGRESS: 0 The District was active on the San Mateo County Sales Tax Committee, which was attempting to get AB 3239 and then SB 1838 passed, to put a parks, open space, schools, and library sales tax on the ballot. In the past legislative session, this bill failed to advance through committee, but in the current session is faring much better. The District will continue to participate in supporting this bill. The Bay Area Open Space Council is sponsoring SB 1048, a bill to fully define the Bay Area Program of the California Coastal Conservancy, thus providing future funding opportunities for the nine-county bay area region. The District continues to be very involved with the sponsorship of this bill and the strategies for its passage through committee. 21 4. California Constittonal Revision Commission - Work OK the General Manager, the Board President, and the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee to follow developments of the California Constitutional Revision Commission, provide input to the Commission and State legislature as appropriate, and develop a District position on the Commission's final recommendations. PROGRESS: • The District and its legislative advocate in Sacramento tracked the progress of this issue. The District's position on selected elements of the proposals, particularly related to special districts and changes to other local government entities, was submitted to the Commission. The final recommendations were not placed on the November 5, 1996 ballot, and the issue appears dead. However, should the issue arise again, the District will continue to work to minimize any negative consequences. 22 ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The staff of the District will administer the affairs of the District on behalf of the public so as to maximize accomplishment of the goals of the District within existing financial and other constraints. General Program Emphasis for 1996-1997 Instill vision and provide leadership to foster staff participation and activities to carry out the District's short and long-term goals and objectives. Maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency in light of limited funding. Focus efforts on working with the Planning Department, all staff, and the Board in development of the Regional Open Space Plan. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) General Manager Legal Counsel (part-time) Controller (one-quarter time) Administrative Services Manager/District Clerk Research Attorney Administrative Analyst Office Manager/Secretary to the General Manager Accounting Specialist Secretary (position currently vacant; one-half time) Receptionist PROGRESS: • The largest, most creative, and most beneficial piece of financing in District's history approved in June and closed in July. • The General Manager, management team, and all staff put in focused efforts during the fiscal year to carry out District activities prescribed in the Action Plan. • District mission statement and Basic Policies draft revision, the initial components of the Regional Open Space Plan completed, public workshops initiated. • The initial "Influencing Skills" training completed for all staff, process now beginning for team agreements for all work groups. 23 1996-1997 Administration Program Qbjectiv To provide overall coordination, direction, and administrative base for all District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's policies and directives, to implement the Strategic Plan, and to maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency. Key Projects 1. District Funding - Work to preserve current and future state funding for the District. Continue to provide multi-year information/scenarios on District's long-term finances, including bonded indebtedness and cash flow, and to address the need to rely on the availability of grant funds for major development projects. Pursue alternate sources to secure additional funding the District to meet acquisition and open space management needs, including, if feasible, a 1996 note issue for critical open space acquisitions. PROGRESS: • In June the Board approved the issuance of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1996 refunding promissory notes in a principal not to exceed $18,700,000 and approved the formation of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority with Santa Clara County. • The Financing Authority authorized the issuance of up to $30,200,000 (the final amount was $29,910,201.25) Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority 1996 Revenue Bonds and the transaction closed in July. 2. Human Resources - Carry out District's personnel and labor relations functions. Enhance organizational effectiveness through increased communications, staff meetings, retreats, workshops, training seminars, and team building activities. PROGRESS: • Hiring process completed for Planning Secretary, Receptionist, Resource Management Specialist, Volunteer Coordinator, Public Affairs Assistant, Farm Maintenance Worker, Lead Open Space Technician, Open Space Technician, Equipment Mechanic-Operator, and Operations Analyst positions. • The Influencing Skills training was delivered to all staff, followed by Leadership and Supervisory Skills training for managers, supervisors, and selected professional staff. Training sessions through CONCERN Employee Assistance Program have included a Humor in the Workplace seminar for all staff, and various team-building meetings for selected staff as needed. Back fitness training for all staff was held in December, and non-discrimination training was held in early April. • Completed labor negotiations with SEIU Local 715 for an unprecedented three- year agreement. 24 • Com leted4visions to the sal incentive awardloogram, now called the P salary exemplary service award program. The primary changes in the new program include expanding the award criteria to incorporate performance that contributes to a positive work environment; expanding eligibility for the program to all office, supervisory, and management staff; and instituting a staff nomination process to help determine award recipients. • Various staff committees remain active (staff safety committee, field uniform committee, and fun committee), and staff newsletter (Staff Stuff) is issued approximately every two months. 3. Joint Meetings - Coordinate joint meetings with the Board of Directors, the Park and Recreation Commissioners of Santa Clara County, and the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, to discuss topics of mutual interest. Hold joint meetings with key parks and recreation department staff at San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties to facilitate interagency cooperation and communication. PROGRESS: • Staff anticipates that the proposed joint meeting with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Open Space Authority directors will be deferred to 1997-1998 fiscal year so that meeting can focus on presentation and discussion of District's Regional Open Space Plan. • General Manager has been meeting regularly with Patrick Sanchez, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Director, and his counterpart, Paul Romero, in Santa Clara County and Larry Coons, General Manager of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. 4. Regional Open Space Plan - Work with the Board of Directors, Planning Program, and all District staff to prepare a plan providing a clearer vision for the future of the District. PROGRESS: • Staff workshops held in April and June to review Basic Policy revisions and District Mission Statement. Staff members C. Bruins, D. Danielson, and C. Beckman formed a subcommittee to draft an alternate Introduction for the Basic Policy. • Board held a Special Meeting Workshop on October 30 to review proposed Mission Statement, revised Basic Policy, and confirm next steps in the Development of Regional Open Space Plan (ROSP). • Four public ROSP workshops were scheduled in various areas of the District; Mountain View, Los Gatos, Skyline and Redwood City. • Held three staff workshops and three "stakeholder" workshops with other agencies and organizations. 25 ADDENDUM OPEN SPACE PLANNING PROGRAM PROGRESS ON OTHER PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES 1996-1997 The addendum provides a summary of other projects and activities described in the Action Plan and Relative Site Emphasis that are in-progress or have been completed this fiscal year. The summary includes projects (shown in italics) that have been undertaken but were not anticipated at the beginning of the fiscal year. These projects have been initiated or completed since April 1, 1996. Regional and Long-Term Planning Subprogram • Expanded trail use database to include all recorded incidents beyond those related to trail use. • Filled Resource Management Specialist position, determined coordination and supervision responsibilities, incorporated draft Resource Management projects into work program. • Implemented computer graphics program to produce in-house maps and exhibits. • Completed District-wide invasive exotic plant inventory, to be used to prioritize and plan management efforts. • Contracted with structural/civil engineering firm on annual basis to provide more accessible and efficient services. • Participated on West Valley Hillsides Preservation Strategies joint agency project (Santa Clara County) and commented on draft zoning ordinance, Santa Cruz Mountains Bioregional Council, and Bay Area Ridge Trail • Established parameters for acquiring and managing NASA trail easement. • Commented on San Mateo County Edgewood Park Master Plan, Novitiate communications tower. • Supported legal counsel in formulating agreement for Sheldon Road trail easement acquisition, and Holmes patrol road. • Evaluated impacts of Caltrans plans for improvements along Thornewood Preserve, impacts of illegal grading near Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve and near Thornewood Open Space Preserve, and on POST's Thysen property. • Submitted successful application for a National Recreational Trails Fund grant for Phase II Trail Construction at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. • Secured grant from California Trail and Greenways Foundation for Picchetti Creek restoration; project complete. • Submitted two applications to Habitat Conservation Fund and Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Program for acquisition of POST's Thysen property. • Worked with Real Property Representative to preserve District interests in potential 26 sale of Slobe prop, _.f at Windy Hill and life estate at Sk, Ridge (Bash). • Prepared acquisition reports for purchase of Shannon, Wells, Cutten, and Young properties. • Reviewed Russian Orthodox Convent proposal and researched potential property acquisition. • Completed analysis of proposed land exchange at Sierra Azul. • Completed evaluation and prioritization of potential District-wide acquisitions. • Completed investigation of potential additions to Monte Bello, Long Ridge, and Windy Hill, and sale of Thornewood parcel. • Participating in Santa Clara County task force for trails planning at Almaden Quicksilver County Park; attending quarterly informal meetings with regional planners. • Improved annual process for developing Planning Work Program, focusing on increasing input from field staff, revised format to show project managers and prepared one-year plan. • Worked with Greenbelt Alliance and Digital Mapping Project in updating GIS maps with District lands. • Completed update for annual dedication status of District lands. Site Planning Signs, Maps and Brochures • Installed bulletin boards at El Corte de Madera and Rancho San Antonio. • Completed new brochures for Picchetti Ranch Area, and South Skyline Regional Area, new Sierra Azul and St. Joseph Hill brochures underway. • Completed computerized map for Pulgas Ridge. • Computerization process underway for El Corte de Madera Creek. • Installed new entrance sign for Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. • Coordinated intern project to devise sign inventory form. • Installed new directional signing at Picchetti Ranch Area, Fremont Older, Sierra Azul, and St. Joseph's Hill. Staging Areas and Trail Projects • Completed Toyon Trail drainage work at Fremont Older. • Completed realignment of Eagle Trail extension at Windy Hill. • Redesigned and constructed rock wall crossing on Bald Knob Trail at Purisima Creek. • Discussed potential joint parking project at Jacques Ridge with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation. Nature Center • Contracted to complete Phase H exhibits for the Daniels Nature Center, ordered cabinets and bookshelves, taxidermy mounts and study skins. Reviewed exhibit 27 designs and revisit._ ,with consultant. Prepared text for e4kits. Anticipate installation of Phase II exhibits in June. Infrastructure • Completed plans, finalizing specifications for seismic upgrade of the shop building at Rancho San Antonio field office; revised contract for architectural services. • Worked with Portola Valley to review Alpine Road repair impacts on Windy Hill. • Constructed Stegner bench and installed bronze plaque at Long Ridge. • Contracted with geotechnical engineering firm for design of landslide repairs (partially FEMA-funded) to roads and trails at Purisima, Skyline, Monte Bello, and St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserves. Resource Management • Completed grassland study at Russian Ridge, action plan implementation underway. • Construction completed on oak mitigation project at St. Joseph's Hill. Worked with native plant nursery to collect acorns and native plants for propagation. Grants • Submitted grant close-out documents for County of Santa Clara Historical Heritage Commission for the Grant Cabin interior restoration project. Held dedication event in July. Special Permits & Uses • Held two public workshops to discuss rock climbing policies. Rock climbing plan for Devils Canyon on Long Ridge to be completed in conjunction with District-wide rock climbing policies. • Completed review of dog access at Windy Hill and survey to evaluate success of Pulgas off-leash area. Volunteer-conducted census of trail rules compliance underway at Windy Hill. • Extended paraglider special use permit, worked with operations, hang glider and paraglider representatives to revise special use permits. • Completed analysis of hanggliding proposal for Bald Mountain area of Sierra Azul. Demolition and Site Clean-up • Completed demolition of Black Mountain Cabin at Monte Bello. • Completed four clean-up and demolition projects at Sierra Azul. 28 Regional R-97-101 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-17 July 9, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Solicit Bids to Resurface the Entry Road at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Determine that the actions described below are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Authorize staff to solicit bids to resurface the entry road at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION At your March 26, 1997 meeting, you approved the fiscal year 1997-1998 budget which included $35,000 for the improvement of the Entry Road at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (see report R-97-51). The entry road at Rancho San Antonio (see attached map) was last surfaced in the summer of 1988 with an oil and screen surface. Since then, staff has been repairing the road annually with asphalt patching material. It is now in need of a complete re-surfacing. The first half of the road, from the County Park to the permit lot and Foothills Field Office, provides access for numerous heavy vehicles per week including school buses for Deer Hollow Farm, and the District dump truck. Staff estimates that this section of road receives roughly twenty heavy vehicle trips per week, sometimes weighing up to seven tons. The second half of the road, from the permit lot to the bridge at Deer Hollow Farm, does not have as much heavy vehicle traffic. Vehicles utilizing this section of road are typically District patrol trucks and private vehicles of Deer Hollow Farm staff and docents. The entire entry road is also heavily used by District visitors-hikers, runners, strollers, and bicyclists, although a dirt trail parallels the length of the road. In order to maintain the rural character of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, staff is proposing to place an oil and screen surface on the road. The appearance of the new surface (crushed rock pebbles)will be similar to the existing road. However, due to the number of heavy vehicles on the first section of road, and in order to provide the strength and durability needed, staff is proposing to asphalt that section of road, with an oil and screen surface on top. The asphalt/oil and screen combination is anticipated to last twice as long as oil and screen alone, 2, Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 1972-1997 FAX:415-691-0485 - E-mail mros(i openspace.org - Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Du'ectors:Pete Siemens, ens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernoff, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz - C,enct it Manager L Craig Britton R-97-101 Page 2 taking into account the heavy vehicle traffic. In addition, the annual maintenance required will be significantly reduced. The road will be closed to visitors during the construction period, approximately one or two days. Visitors will be notified by posting in advance and will be re-directed to the adjacent trail. Budget Information Based on preliminary estimates, staff anticipates the cost of this project to be$40,000. The approved budget for this project is $35,000. The additional $5,000 expenditure enables us to place the oil and screen surface on top of the asphalt paving maintaining the rural look at Rancho San Antonio. However, the final cost will not be known until the bidding procedure is completed and a contract approved by the Board. Additional Projects There are two additional projects which staff would like to include in the bid as optional projects. These are: surfacing the driveway to the field office, and surfacing an area behind the ranger office to keep the dust down. Both the field office driveway and the area behind the field office currently have a base rock surface. The driveway has a steep grade and requires a great deal of maintenance to support the heavy traffic which travels to the field office(including dump trucks, fuel trucks, etc.). Staff would like to continue the asphalt paving with an oil and screen surface up to the field office and oil and screen the area behind the field office to keep the dust down. The two additional projects will be added into the bid specifications as separate items. This will enable staff to identify the true cost of these projects and present these costs to the Board at the time of award of contract. At that time, the Board can determine the priority of these additional projects, based upon analysis. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Board consideration of this item has been posted on site at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. CEQA COMPLIANCE Protect Description The project consists of solicitation of bids to resurface the existing entry road at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. CEQA Determination The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 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O\ C? z''�`�jjE'!jjEEEE>EEEEEEEEEEEEEE>. 10 5 FLAMMABLE '• �'}- ..- MATERIALS LINE OF EXISTING BRUSH PROPOSED NEW — OIL & SCREEN >:::>::::>:<:»::::>:::: ::.....::::::>::>::>:<:>::>::>::»::s:>::::>::::>::::>::::>::::>::>:::::<:::::::>::::> AREA - _ .:::::y> :.. FUE/. SHEDS C- SCALE: DIAGRAMMATIC EXHIBIT B: PROPOSED ADDITIONAL SURFACING AREAS o&s3.ai 7/03/97 Regional Open *ce 1 R-97-102 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 97-17 July 9, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Demolition and Rep cement of Two Bridges in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Authorize staff to solicit bids for the demolition and replacement of two bridges in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. 2. Authorize staff to specify Skip Gibbs Railcars as a unique product provider as part of the bid specifications. DISCUSSION Background In March 1990, the District acquired the 1,100-acre McDonald property as an addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The preliminary use and management plan adopted by the Board of Directors in May 1990 closed the site to the public in order to properly plan for safe public access to the property. During this time, the District leased-back the entire property to Mr. McDonald for a total of six years for his grazing operation. Mr. McDonald's lease expired on April 30, 1996 and no additional leases have been executed. In March 1996, as part of our long-term planning efforts, the District hired a structural engineer to inspect the two existing bridges on the property (see attached map). The engineer determined that the bridges had deteriorated and were unsuitable for vehicular traffic. As a result, District patrol trucks and maintenance vehicles have been unable to access a majority of the site for over a year. The adjacent property owner, who also uses one of the bridges, was informed of the bridge's condition. Recommendation Staff discussed the necessity of replacing both bridges. The upper bridge is located approximately one-half mile from La Honda Road and links the farm complex to the vast grasslands and ranch roads on the property. This bridge provides the quickest response to the grassland area for fire and emergency-response vehicles. The bridge also provides access to the water supply for neighbors and both residences on the preserve. The lower bridge is located less than one-quarter mile from La Honda Road and is shared by the adjoining property owner to provide secondary access to his property, as claimed on a Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - 1972-1997 - 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 - Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton R-97-102 Page 2 prescriptive basis. The bridge provides access to the lower half of the property and the road along the creek, and allows access to the entire site when the upper road is closed due to wet conditions. With both bridges open, the road system provides District staff with the ability to patrol the site efficiently. With only one bridge open, rangers would find themselves needing to double back to exit the preserve, a situation which would significantly delay emergency response to other preserves. As a result, staff is recommending the replacement of both bridges. Funding At your March 26, 1997 meeting you approved the fiscal year 1997-1998 budget which included $15,000 for the design and permits for the replacement of both bridges. Plans are close to completion and permits have been approved from San Mateo County, California Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Staff would like to attempt to replace the bridges this fiscal year in order to reinstate patrol and emergency access to the site as soon as possible. An engineer's estimate is currently being completed and was not available at the time of this report. However, if you authorize staff to solicit bids, costs will be presented to you for approval when staff returns for authorization to enter into contract. For a rough comparison, the District replaced the bridge at Deer Hollow Farm at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in 1991 at a cost of roughly$ 70,000. At the time, bidding conditions were favorable to the District and the cost was considered low. On the other hand, the Deer Hollow Farm bridge was constructed on site, which typically costs more than flatcar bridges. Funds have not been specifically allocated for construction of the bridges in fiscal year 1997-1998 budget; however, funds could be shifted from projects that are anticipated to be underspent or that may be delayed until next year. For example, the parking lot construction project at Windy Hill may cost less than expected because improvements to Portola Road have been scaled down over the past few months. In addition, the seismic upgrade to the Rancho San Antonio Shop Building(budgeted at $120,000) may be delayed because plans and specifications have just been completed and permits may not be obtained in time to begin construction before the start of the rainy season. In either case, staff feels it is likely there will be remaining capital improvement funds to construct the La Honda Creek bridges, which are considered a high priority to ensure protection of the preserve's resources. Unique Product Determination Many of the bridges found on District preserves are old railroad flatcars. Flatcars are an economical alternative to pre-fabricated bridges or on-site fabrication. Until recently the District had been unable to find flatcars which are certified and labeled accordingly, and as a result the District was unable to utilize them for new bridges. However, staff has now found a supplier of certified railcar structures: Skip Gibbs Company, Redwood Valley, CA. The supplier has visited the sites and confirmed that railroad flatcar bridges are ideal for these crossings. R-97-102 Page 3 i These flatcar bridges have been utilized by other public agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Forestry, and Monterey County. In accordance with Public Resources Code 3400, this product is unique, is being used in the public interest, and is the only brand name known. Therefore, the District will be listing Skip Gibbs Company as the supplier of the flatcar bridge. The bid specifications will provide 35 days after the award of contract for submission of an equal item, if it can be found to the District's satisfaction. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notification of Board consideration of this item has been sent to the adjoining owner who uses the bridge for secondary access. CEQA DETERMINATION San Mateo County is responsible for review and approval of a Development Review Permit and as such is the lead agency for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). San Mateo County determined that this project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15302, Class 2 relating to replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The District is the applicant and project proponent in this case and has provided information for the environmental documentation. Prepared by: Julie McCullough, Open Space Planner Contact person: Same as above MIDPENINSULH REGIONAL OPEN FACE DISTRICT LA HONDA CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE �, v ,h , K. . a� � �, N .. — — ::' :. -� � f :... , t 1 �.:::: .� :> -y NO PUBLIC ACCESS f �� BEYOND'THIS-POINT :;< ::; 'Yt ' S PRESERVE ,p, >� J ,ENTRY GATE (� ::<< ::<:< 1 1 ? NO CARS J CLOSED .�..... �,. ,Z BEYOND • . AREA PULLOUT/� f CARETAKER 1 i � J BIG s �1 TREE l r• i t _ cl<::•: i l ' `` - r `- r/ �r J `f. ✓ ! ` ' l J .. . L1t7D, I B ATION • FORMER 3;;;;:;; ::>: McDO'NALa' Tr.r i ,� �PROPERT�( , r i �; ; 1 t i }} . i z :':<>:# >::?:::::`:`k; %«.:.'+.;ip,•::::::::::;:;:c:;•;;:.:::.::.;:.;:.;::.»: ;::.>:.>:.::.:.: ..............i:: , a....:: B R I D G•E.LO EXHIBIT A: PROJECT LOCATION MAP bridges2.ai 7/02/97 Regional Open , we 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-97-104 Meeting 97-17 June 25, 1997 AGENDA ITEM Attendance at the NRPA Congress for Recreation and Pa s in tah - Director M. Davey GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION r Authorize Director Davey to attend the NRPA Congress for Recreation and Parks in Utah at a projected cost of$1,500. DISCUSSION The 1997 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Congress for Recreation and Parks is an annual conference held for parks and open space professionals. This year's Congress will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 27 through November 2. The Congress includes educational sessions on a variety of useful subjects, including information technology, benefits of parks and recreation, master planning, funding issues, facilities management, and many others. The registration fee for the conference is $330. Total projected expenses, including registration fee, airfare, and lodging are approximately $1,500. Funding for a Board member to attend this conference is included in the 1997-1998 budget. Operations Manager John Escobar will also be attending this conference. Prepared by: M. Smith, Public Affairs Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager T44�e- U�U 5.-4! Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • 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 Claims No. 97-13 Meeting 97-17 Date: July 09, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2460 169.00 A & A Plumbing Plumbing Repair--Deer Hollow Farm 2461 435.42 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 2462 156.28 ADT Security Systems Alarm Service 2463 16.39 A T & T Telephone Service 2464 24.30 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Fuel Nozzle Permit 2465 30.00 Best Internet Communications Internet Service Provider 2466 369.81 Bowerman Electric Enterprise Electrical Repair 2467 264.00 *1 California Department of Fish and Game Stream Alteration Permit Fee 2468 16.50 California Trails and Greenways Foundation Resource Documents 2469 134.97 California Water Service Water Service 2470 6,107.54 Callander Associates Windy Hill Parking Lot Studies 2471 510.03 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 2472 256.94 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Safety Equipment 2473 72.06 Compurun Computer Upgrade 2474 4.87 Contemporary Engraving Name Tag Engraving 2475 3,435.56 Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc. Geotechnical Services--Weeks Road 2476 35.00 Cougar Couriers Express Courier Service 2477 20.00 County School Service Fund--Santa Clara Resource Document 2478 5.00 County School Service Fund--San Mateo Resource Document 2479 379.59 Dorfman-Pacific Co., Inc. District Caps 2480 25.16 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail 2481 100,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Company Zelhart Property 2482 32.11 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 2483 2,344.91 Gateway 2000 Computer 2484 190,000.00 Golden California Title Company McKannay Property 2485 287.98 Goodco Press Letterhead and Form Printing 2486 101.67 GTE Mobilnet Cellular Phone Service 2487 90.70 *2 Kathleen Hart Reimbursement--Business Meeting 2488 9,583.78 HMC Architectural Services--Rancho Upgrade 2489 6,750.00 Frank W. Isidoro Road Grading--Foothills 2490 7,500.00 Joe's Rototilling Discing--Foothills 2491 125.00 Killroy Pest Control, Inc. Enterprise--Termite Inspection 2492 57.37 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Supplies 2493 25.40 Lab Safety Supply Safety Supplies 2494 948.00 Land Trust Alliance Rally '97 Registration--L. C. Britton & B. Crowder 2495 1,710.92 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Supplies 2496 516.25 *3 Town of Los Gatos Permit Fees--Trail Repair 2497 282.69 Lucent Technologies A T & T Maintenance 2498 333.41 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Maintenance and Repair Service 2499 975.52 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Maintenance 2500 331.84 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies 2501 568.31 Monogram Sanitation Restroom Chemicals 2502 50.00 NRPA Legal Resources Subscription 2503 166.30 Oxford Tire Recycling Tire Recycling *1 Urgent Check Issued 06/25/97 *2 Urgent Check Issued 06/27/97 *3 Urgent Check Issued 07/01/97 Page 1 Claims No. 97-13 Meeting 97-17 Date: July 09, 1997 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2504 916.55 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2505 25.00 City of Palo Alto Utilities 2506 87.49 Payment Center— A T & T Telephone Service 2507 620.10 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Prints and Enlargements 2508 50.00 *4 Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation Environmental Award Application 2509 226.78 PIP Printing Map and Newsletter Printing 2510 6.62 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Taxes on Leased Mailing Machine 2511 30.00 Planners Book Service Resource Document 2512 466.87 Price Costco Field and Office Supplies 2513 228.08 Rabbit Copier Copier Maintenance Service 2514 13,544.00 Rana Creek Grassland Management Study 2515 36.05 Repo Depo Office Supplies 2516 2,559. Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 2,568.05 2517 17.84 Sears Shop Tools 2518 67.19 *5 Second Cup Business Meeting 2519 280.38 Summit Uniform Uniforms 2520 9,371.00 Sylvester, Schwartz & Tugaw Workmans Compensation Deposit 2521 299.55 TAC Staffing Services Temporary Secretarial Services 2522 89.22 Tap Plastics Brochure Boxes 2523 181.50 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental 2524 654.91 Kit Teater Computer Monitor 2525 8,087.84 Terratech, Inc. Landslide Engineering—FEMA Projects 2526 240.00 Therma Corp. Distel Building Airflow Repair 2527 50.59 Turf & Industrial Equipment Company Tractor Supplies 2528 73.69 University Art Center Mapping Supplies 2529 13.86 Warren, Gorham & Lamont Resource Document Shipping Fee 2530 507.20 Wildfire Pacific, Inc. Fire Shelters 2531R 634.11 Mocean Uniform Expense 2532R 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 2533R 1,725,000.00 First American Title Insurance Company Mc Kim Acquisition 2534R 534.77 Petty Cash Local Business Meetings, Film and Developing, Vehicle Expense and Staff Activity Supplies Total 2,100,459.82 .4 Urgent Check Issued 06/27/97 *5 Urgent Check Issued 06/27/97 Page 2 Claims No. 97-13 Meeting 97-17 Date: July 09, 1997 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2460 169.00 A & A Plumbing Plumbing Repair--Deer Hollow Farm 2461 435.42 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 2462 156.28 ADT Security Systems Alarm Service 2463 16.39 AT & T Telephone Service 2464 24.30 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Fuel Nozzle Permit 2465 30.00 Best Internet Communications Internet Service Provider 2466 369.81 Bowerman Electric Enterprise Electrical Repair 2467 264.00 *1 California Department of Fish and Game Stream Alteration Permit Fee 2468 16.50 California Trails and Greenways Foundation Resource Documents 2469 134.97 California Water Service Water Service 2470 6,107.54 Callander Associates Windy Hill Parking Lot Studies 2471 510.03 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 2472 256.94 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Safety Equipment 2473 72.06 Compurun Computer Upgrade 2474 4.87 Contemporary Engraving Name Tag Engraving 2475 3,435.56 Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc. Geotechnical Services--Weeks Road 2476 35.00 Cougar Couriers Express Courier Service 2477 20.00 County School Service Fund--Santa Clara Resource Document 2478 5.00 County School Service Fund--San Mateo Resource Document 2479 379.59 Dorfman-Pacific Co., Inc. District Caps 2480 25.16 Federal Express Corporation Express Mail 2481 100,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Company Zelhart Property 2482 32.11 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 2483 2,344.91 Gateway 2000 Computer 2484 190,000.00 Golden California Title Company McKannay Property 2485 287.98 Goodco Press Letterhead and Form Printing 2486 101.67 GTE Mobilnet Cellular Phone Service 2487 90.70 *2 Kathleen Hart Reimbursement--Business Meeting 2488 9,583.78 HIVIC Architectural Services--Rancho Upgrade 2489 6,750.00 Frank W. Isidoro Road Grading--Foothills 2490 7,500.00 Joe's Rototilling Discing--Foothills 2491 125.00 Killroy Pest Control, Inc. Enterprise--Termite Inspection 2492 57.37 John Kowaleski Reimbursement--Supplies 2493 25.40 Lab Safety Supply Safety Supplies 2494 948.00 Land Trust Alliance Rally '97 Registration--L. C. Britton & B. Crowder 2495 1,710.92 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Supplies 2496 516.25 •3 Town of Los Gatos Permit Fees--Trail Repair 2497 282.69 Lucent Technologies A T & T Maintenance 2498 333.41 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Maintenance and Repair Service 2499 975.52 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Maintenance 2500 331.84 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies 2501 568.31 Monogram Sanitation Restroom Chemicals 2502 50.00 NRPA Legal Resources Subscription 2503 166.30 Oxford Tire Recycling Tire Recycling *1 Urgent Check Issued 06/25/97 •2 Urgent Check Issued 06/27/97 *3 Urgent Check Issued 07/01/97 Page 1 Claims No. 97-13 Meeting 97-17 Date: July 09, 1997 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2504 916.55 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2505 25.00 City of Palo Alto Utilities 2506 87.49 Payment Center-- A T & T Telephone Service 2507 620.10 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Prints and Enlargements 2508 50.00 *4 Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation Environmental Award Application 2509 226.78 PIP Printing Map and Newsletter Printing 2510 6.62 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Taxes on Leased Mailing Machine 2511 30.00 Planners Book Service Resource Document 2512 466.87 Price Costco Field and Office Supplies 2513 228.08 Rabbit Copier Copier Maintenance Service 2514 13,544.00 Rana Creek Grassland Management Study 2515 36.05 Repo Depo Office Supplies 2516 2,559.02 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 2517 17.84 Sears Shop Tools 2518 67.19 *5 Second Cup Business Meeting 2519 280.38 Summit Uniform Uniforms 2520 9,371.00 Sylvester, Schwartz & Tugaw Workmans Compensation Deposit 2521 299.55 TAC Staffing Services Temporary Secretarial Services 2522 89.22 Tap Plastics Brochure Boxes 2523 181.50 Taylor Rental Equipment Rental 2524 654.91 Kit Teater Computer Monitor 2525 8,087.84 Terratech, Inc. Landslide Engineering--FEMA Projects 2526 240.00 Therma Corp. Distel Building Airflow Repair 2527 50.59 Turf & Industrial Equipment Company Tractor Supplies 2528 73.69 University Art Center Mapping Supplies 2529 13.86 Warren, Gorham & Lamont Resource Document Shipping Fee 2530 507.20 Wildfire Pacific, Inc. Fire Shelters Total 373,981.91 *4 Urgent Check Issued 06/27/97 *5 Urgent Check Issued 06/27/97 Page 2 Regional Open , -ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: July 9, 1997 SUBJECT: FYI Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle a Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:415-691-1200 1972.1997 FAX:415-691-0485 o E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org o Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, David T.Smernoft y _ er L Craig Briton Nonette Har7ko, Bets Crowder, Kenneth C.Nilz � General Mana� g ton Regional Open S. ce 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT July 9, 1997 Honorable Pete Wilson Governor, State of California Capitol Building, First Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for AB 375 (Sher) Dear Governor Wilson: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I am writing to urge your approval of Assembly Bill 375, authored by Senator Byron Sher. This bill will allow the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to place a one- half cent sales tax measure on the local ballot, with a two-thirds voter approval requirement. Proceeds from this sales tax will support schools, libraries, and parks within San Mateo County. Over the last three years, a non-partisan coalition of supporters of these three issues have been diligently working to formulate a means of alternative funding for schools, libraries, and parks. It's clear that funding in these areas has been woefully insufficient and is getting worse; AB 375 will provide for local voter consideration to help resolve this local issue. I urge you to sign AB 375 into law when it comes before you. The residents of San Mateo County deserve the ability to determine appropriate local funding for these critical issues. S, erel L. Crai B tton General Manager LCB/mcs cc: MROSD Board of Directors - Linda Dyson Celebrate 25 Years of open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • FAX:415-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org • web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, David T.Smernoff,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton July 3, 1997QQ1 1 ,9 j Dear Friend of San Mateo County Parks: I Here is an update on the status of efforts to obtain alternative funding for San Mateo 1 County Parks& Recreation. We are making progress on two fronts: SB375(Sher)goes to Governor Wilson and the proposal for a County Parks Foundation will be before the Board of Supervisors on July 22nd. SB 375 TO GOVERNOR WILSON - SUPPORT LETTERS NEEDED NOW SB 375, the legislation that would allow the Board of Supervisors to place a 1/2 cent sales tax measure on the ballot for a 2/3 vote to support parks, schools and libraries goes to the Governor for signing into law or veto. Large numbers of support letters are critical. Please help move the bill over this final hurdle by sending/faxing letters of support directly to the Governor. If you represent a group, please ask other members to also write Ietters. PLEASE SEND/FAX SUPPORT LETTERS NOWTO: HONORABLE PETE WILSON Governor State of California Capitol Building, First Floor Sacramento, Ca. 95814 FAX: (916)445-4633 PLEASE NOTE AT THE TOP OF YOUR LETTER: SUPPORT SB 375 SHER . ASK GOVERNOR WILSON IN YOUR LETTER TO SIGN SB 375 INTO LAW. PROPOSAL FOR PARKS FOUNDATION GOES TO BOARD JULY 22ND The effort to obtain non-tax based funding is moving forward. The proposal for the formation of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation will be heard by the Board of Supervisors on July 22. 1997, probably mid-morning. Please mark vourcalendarand plan to at1L.cnd. (�'��fy estimated agenda item time by calling the Parks office at 363-4020 the day before). Bill Royce,Julia Bott, Linda Liebes, Richard Preston and many others have worked diligently on this effort. This proposal and Board hearing truly represents a culmination of many years of work and support by all who receive this newsletter. Please join your fellow park supporters at the Board hearing on July 22nd. It will be a special occasion to celebrate. Happy Summer to you all - hope to see you on July 22nd! Sincerely. � �. _D Ck-u14 Linda Dyson a d V alai-<� 344-7366,questions/comments?Feel free to call. 64 �� jfonti@cisco.com,gh, Your email re: "Moody Trail" To. jfonti@cisco . com, ghayes@ideo. com, mnielsen@pacbell .net, chazver@aol . com, jrcar mel@aol . comngoddard@cornish. com, louism@maibub.aimnet . com,bsylvester@pccsite . com, keith@dakota-76 . eng. sun. com, bward@apple .com, jim_peacock@notes .pw. com, j chen@flextronics . com,pdonohue@raychem. com, Scotts@actel . com,m. legette@neccsd . com,bhouston@attmail . com,mtbaw@aol . com From: Malcolm Smith <mrosd@openspace .org> Subject : Your email re : "Moody Trail" Cc . Bcc : X-Attachments : July 9, 1997 Dear Trail User: I am writing to follow up on your recent email and the Board of Directors' review of your comments regarding "Moody Trail" at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve . I apologize for the delay in responding. Since receiving your comments we have performed extensive research on the status of this route, and the Board has decided to put this matter on an upcoming public agenda. Although apparently this route has been used as a trail for some time, it was never developed as a trail by the District, nor designated as a trail by the Santa Clara County Parks Department . This very steep and eroded route was utilized as a firebreak during the Loma Priesa fire of the mid-1980s, after which it became overgrown, only to be unofficially re-opened by users . One of the District' s goals is to protect the natural resources of the preserves, while allowing for public use consistent with the District ' s resource protection policies and practices . Due to its eroded nature, and its location in close proximity to the Priest Rock Trail, it has been closed to all trail use . We feel the closure of this firebreak to trail use and its restoration to a more natural condition is consistent with the District' s resource protection goals . Trail alignments and trail uses are designated by the District' s Board of Directors . Typically, a designated trail is shown on District maps and has trail signs installed at its junction with other trails . Since it essentially duplicates the Priest Rock Trail, the options of realigning this route or making other significant physical changes to develop this as a viable trail were not selected. To ensure ample opportunity for a full discussion, this issue has been scheduled for the public agenda of August 13 , 1997 . The Board meeting begins at 7 : 30 p.m. here at the District offices . You are invited to attend this meeting to discuss the staff recommendations and actions related to "Moody Trail . " Sincerely, L. Craig Britton General Manager LCBfmcs Printed for Malcolm Smith <mrosd@openspace.org> 1 Tim Simmons, 01:22 PM -1/3/97 - , Re: Gary' s Shortcut bulldozed! X-Sender: tsimmons@ [144 . 48 . 9 . 7] Date : Thu, 03 Jul 1997 13 : 22 : 27 -0700 To: mrosd@openspace .org; From: Tim Simmons <tsimmons@auspex. com> Subject : Re : Gary' s Shortcut bulldozed! Cc : tsimmons@auspex-gw2 . auspex. com Please forward to the board of Directors . Once again the MROSD had gone out and done something really stupid. When will you understand that in the United States government is; of THE PEOPLE by THE PEOPLE and for THE PEOPLE . Mountain bikers are the largest user group at ECDM, yet the MROSD has gone out and done something against the will of the majority. Bulldozing more trails . WE DON' T WANT THEM BULLDOZED. We like them better when you leave them alone . Here you go again digging up more dirt in ONE day on a trail than would ever be dug up by mtn bike erosion in 20 years on that trail (NOT an exaggeration) . Hello in there, we pay taxes, lots of taxes . Most of us are well paid profesionals in the computer industry. The people who pay the taxes are supposed to make the rules . Get it? How can you defend yourself against these unbeleivable actions?????? >At 01 : 07 AM 7/3/97 -0700 , Patty Ciesla wrote : >>At 23 : 32 7/2/97, Ross Finlayson wrote : >>>The sanitizing of ECdM continues . Sometime in the last few days the MROSD >>>tock a small ' trail dozer' down the first half of Gary' s Shortcut, and >>>bulldozed several sections of it . >>Can anyone else feel the steam coming out of their ears? I am so angry >>right now, I don ' t know what to say. >>What are we going to do? Roll over and let them keep kicking? >>Patty Tim Simmons Manufacturing Engineering Manager Auspex Systems 5200 Great America Pkwy - Santa Clara CA 95054 Printed for Malcolm Smith <mrosd@openspace.org> 1 .Tc —30-97 03: 19P P.02 SHANNON DAVIS & ASSOCIATES DATE: June 30, 1997 TO: Deidre Dolan Midperaroula Regional Open Space District FROM: John Shannon SUBJECT.- Status Report-Administrative services manager Recruitment As requested, the following is an update on the status of the Administrative Services Manager recruitment. To date the following activity has occurred: 1. Advertisements were placed in the following publications: Western City Magazine Jobs Available Hispanic Hotline Black Careers Now JOB Newsletter MMANC and MMASC Newsletters The Official Word-California City Clerks Assoc. Jobs in Government SCILOG 2. 19 resumes have been received 3. 44 calls have been received from interested applicants requesting a brochure 4. 171 Outreach letters and brochures have been sent to local government executives asking for their assistance in identifying potential candidates. Our office has made personal follow-up phone calls to 58 of these contacts to solicit the names of high quality candidates. Additional calls will be made over the next two weeks. If you have any further questions regarding the recruitment status or process, please call, (A)I Rr-SI-oNS1 Rt"A[),$Lfi I I yAI S*(N A VILNh),CA vig IS 116!;tJ 4290 TU 91k50 1?70 rAX 50 A KTA M(ANR A R I VF) Suov 2(X),I ,N Ama i�,,CA QW25 IM 474 1457 ir i I 10 4'13 31pQ I A s a y�'Vf 77, ,50.4: i:..4a4�:4t�t:22• .:•i:N. ..i. ..4 a 1998 Special Park Districts Forum f Planning Questionnaire Following up on the excellent Please rank the five topics of most interest to you Special Park Districts Forum host- (1—greatest interest, 5—lower interest). ed this year by the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Resource Inter-agency Park District, we would like to ask management cooperative programs/ your assistance in our planning Outdoor partnerships for next year's Forum. recreation programming Multi-use Midpeninsula Regional Open Space trail issues District and East BayRegional Park Interpretive g programs Information District are looking forward to host- technology ing the 1998 Forum and hope to Maintenance and tailor it as much as possible to your operations Park/trail design specific interests. Together, Land acquisition Capital Midpeninsula and East Bay have improvement over 120,000 acres of parklands, Concession project 1,200- plus miles of trails and 76 management management individual parks located in the the Public safety Planning (master San Francisco Bay Area of (police or planning,NEPA) California. Forum topics can include ranger services; outdoor recreation, resource man- fire services) Human resources agement, operational funding, and Public information/ other management and policy outreach/ Intergovern- issues. We are asking your help in publications mental relations selecting the topics that would be Private sector Volunteer and of most interest to Forum partici- fundraising docent pants. Please let us know which of (supporting programs foundations) the following areas you would find Legal/risk interesting, were you to attend the Federal management 1998 Forum. legislation Historic Funding preservation For your planning,the Forum alternatives dates have been set for (bond acts, Special use May 12 - 16, 1998. assessments) permits u. What other subjects would be of interest to you? Do you think you will be able to attend the 1998 Special Park Districts Forum? Yes No Uncertain at this time How many staff and/or Board/Commission members from your agency do you think will be attending the 1998 Special Park Districts Forum? Would you like to receive information on vacation opportunities in Northern California with your Forum registration materials? Yes No Thank you for helping us to plan the Special Park Districts Forum. Please mail this survey back by Friday, July 18, 1997 so that we can try to incorporate your areas of interest into our program for 1998. We also hope to see you on Saturday, November 1, 1997 during the NRPA Congress in Salt Lake City, Utah when we host the Special Districts Forum Breakfast. Watch for your invitation in early September. Sincerely, Pat O'Brien Craig Britton General Manager General Manager East Bay Regional Park District Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District What other subjects would be of interest to you? Do you think you will be able to attend the 1998 Special Park Districts Forum? Yes No Uncertain at this time How many staff and/or Board/Commission members from your agency do you think will be attending the 1998 Special Park Districts Forum? Would you like to receive information on vacation opportunities in Northern California with your Forum registration materials? Yes No Thank you for helping us to plan the Special Park Districts Forum. Please mail this survey back by Friday, July 18, 1997 so that we can try to incorporate your areas of interest into our program for 1998. We also hope to see you on Saturday, November 1, 1997 during the NRPA Congress in Salt Lake City, Utah when we host the Special Districts Forum Breakfast. Watch for your invitation in early Septemcer. Sincerely, Pat O'Brien Craig Britton General Manager General Manager East Bay Regional Park District Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Regional Open ►ace ' 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT July 3, 1997 Honorable Cruz Bustamante Speaker, California State Assembly Room 219, State Capitol Building P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0001 Subject: Natural Resources Infrastructure Fund Dear Speaker Bustamante: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I am writing to urge your support of the establishment of the Natural Resources Infrastructure Fund (NRIF) as part of the State's 1997-1998 budget. This fund would be generated from the State's tideland oil revenues which currently amount to approximately $60 million annually. With the establishment of the NRIF, these revenues would be available for land conservation projects, fish and wildlife habitat restoration, and other natural resources purposes. I'm sure you'll agree that utilizing these oil-based revenues for such projects is appropriate and fitting. 1 urge you to make the establishment of the NRIF a top priority for the 1997-1998 State budget. Thank you for your consideration and for your support of parks, open space, and environmental issues. S' cere , L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB/rocs cc: MROSD Board of Directors Ralph Heim - Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • I 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 *ace �..� �, MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT July 3, 1997 Honorable Bill Lockyer President Pro Tempore, California State Senate Room 205, State Capitol Building P.O. Box 942848 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 Subject: Natural Resources Infrastructure Fund Dear Senator Lockyer: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I am writing to urge your support of the establishment of the Natural Resources Infrastructure Fund (NRIF) as part of the State's 1997-1998 budget. This fund would be generated from the State's tideland oil revenues which currently amount to approximately $60 million annually. With the establishment of the NRIF, these revenues would be available for land conservation projects, fish and wildlife habitat restoration, and other natural resources purposes. I'm sure you'll agree that utilizing these oil-based revenues for such projects is appropriate and fitting. I urge you to make the establishment of the NRIF a top priority for the 1997-1998 State budget. Thank you for your consideration and for your support of parks, open space, and environmental issues. nc ely, L: Cra Britton General Manager LCB/rocs cc: MROSD Board of Directors Ralph Heim T4414U/ ow14wtu5+4! Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservalion 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • 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 ace ffi MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: July 3, 1997 SUBJECT: FYI _Ut;.�d Ste! Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 415-691-1200 1972-1997 FAX:415-691-0485 e E-mail: mrosdaopenspace.or8 - Web site:www.ol)enspace.org Board of Directors:Pete siemens,Mar C. Davey,Jed Cyr,David T.Smernoff, N ianko, Bets Crowder, Kenneth may, y Nanette t� y C. Nitz - General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open .' ce 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 30, 1997 Mr. Rick Rogers 17288 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA 94062 Subject: Request for District Sponsored Restrooms at Skylonda. Dear Mr. Rogers, Skylonda is located at an intersection of two major state highways that have been heavily used for many years, prior to the inception of the District. Motorists, motorcyclists, and bicyclists traveling to and from the coast use these routes regularly. The increasing population of the San Francisco Bay Region has added to the popularity of the area. The District finds no reasonable basis for assuming a share of the cost of installing a public restroom at this intersection. The District currently provides restrooms in the parking lots of nearby open space preserves, including Russian Ridge, Purisima Creek, and Skyline Ridge. A restroom is also scheduled to be installed at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, on Skyline Boulevard south of Highway 84. These restrooms meet the needs of the majority of visitors to nearby open space preserves. Any preserve visitor that might use the restrooms at Skylonda is also a potential customer of the businesses there. The presence of two gas stations, two restaurants, and a store are a major attraction to travelers. The motorcyclists that gather at the intersection on weekends are probably regular users of the restroom facilities at the local businesses. We believe that the majority of people who use your facilities are Skylonda customers. I hope this clarifies the District's position on the question of providing public restrooms in the Skylonda commercial area. Please call me or John Escobar, Operations Manager, if you have any questions. Si rely, L. �tton General Manager LCB:JE:sds 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 John M. Walton City of Palo Alto - Junior Museum 1451 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, Ca. 94301 July 1, 1997 Dear John, On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would like to acknowledge and thank you for over 20 years of service to open space preservation and management. Your work, both as a naturalist and as an administrator, has enhanced the quality of life for so many people in the Bay area. Most recently, the innovative management plan you arranged with Bay Area Action for the management of the Arastradero Preserve has become a model for future public/private partnerships. Your diplomatic style of communication and gentle way of dealing with staff and the public has been an example to us all. Although you will be deeply missed in the field, we wish you the very best as you take up a new path and know that you will continue to spread the ethic of conservation to the young people whose lives you will be touching. It has been a pleasure working with you and we wish you the very best. ince ly, L. raig Britton General Manager LCB/gb C.C.: Board of Directors 4,.4 4 os�t4 WZU S-4 Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • 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 , . ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 26, 1997 Mr John B. Werth 103 S. First Street Campbell, Ca. 95008 Dear Mr. Werth Thank you for your May 30, 1997 letter regarding use at St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve. At our Regular Meeting last night, the District's Board of Directors reviewed your comments. We are sorry to hear about your experiences with inconsiderate hikers and dog owners in this preserve. We are concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors, and are actively working to reduce conflicts on District trails. Volunteers and staff distribute a trail etiquette brochure, rangers patrol on bicycles, and we have an active volunteer trail patrol program which includes a canine component, as well as hikers, bikers and equestrians. The District also enforces a 15 M.P.H. trail speed limit (5 M.P.H. when passing). Our hope is that, through these efforts, we can reduce the potential for conflict. We appreciate the efforts you made to be pleasant with other visitors at the preserve; unfortunately not all of the visitors are as considerate. When such a conflict does occur, please attempt to report it directly to a District ranger or let us know as soon as possible at our main office at (415) 691-1200. With regard to the trail signage at the Novitiate Trail, we will ask the rangers to check and ensure that the signage is in place for this trail. Again, thank you for taking the time to write, and I hope your future visits to open space preserves will be pleasant. Sincerely, v Mary C� Davey President, Board of Directors MD/gb cc: Board of Directors r r, T44 k ot-1a W.0 5Z4I Celebrate 25 Years of Open Space Preservation 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:415-691-1200 • 1972-1997 • 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 t "For me, NAI is a vital link �- to valuable information and.. to professionals with a deep appreciation for interpretation." k "} Kevin Smith a Delutad"lireAgHcultura�Museum , t iJe' 7 �--THE �1VATIONAL Y T ASSOCIATION FOR ' n: INTERPM TION ,gnspiring leaders . clad excellerL to advance natur ,, cultural interpr .' `As *40ent en — entajk as a profesCZrJ eduat�on coordt 'i end the majority o f my tem .�^ A ce;so beinga member ` of NAI helps me stay in tune w.ith what is going on out-of-doors. *01 - - Cheryl Solomon <'`I Midpeninsula Regional '` Open Space District ,� Redwood City,Calif n�' I`TERPR---kTI0N