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Home My Public Portal About19990922 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 99-24 Regional Open ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 99-24 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1999 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,California AGENDA* ROLL CALL ** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA *** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—J. Cyr *** APPROVAL OF MINUTES • June 23, 1999 • September 8, 1999 *** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BOARD BUSINESS 7:30 1 Assignment of Purchase Agreement and Option to Peninsula Open Space Trust for Loma Prieta Ranch Property and Approval of Property Management Agreement;Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Approval of the Assignment Agreement and Property Management Agreement Between the District and Peninsula Open Space Trust,Authorization for the Board President to Execute These Documents, and, Subject to Approval by the General Manager and General Counsel,to Approve Minor Revisions to These Agreements Which Do Not Substantially Change any Material Term of the Agreements. 7:40 2 Authorization to Apply for Recreational Trails Program Grant Funds for Construction of a Segment of Bay Area Ridge Trail at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve;Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from The California Environmental Quality Act; and Adoption of Resolution Approving the application to the Recreational Trails Program for$25,950 to construct a Segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail 7:45 3 Proposed Addition of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the Peninsula Open Space Trust Property; Tentative Adoption of Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations, Including Naming the Property as an Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; and Indication of Intention to Dedicate the Property as Public Open Space At This Time 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone:650-691-1200 FAX:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mros(]@openspace.org « Web site:www.openspace.org Board of(Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz - Genera/Manager-L.Craig Britton Meeting 99-22 Page 2 7:55 4 Applications to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for Soquel Creek Headwaters Acquisition and Mills Creek Open Space Preserve Acquisition Projects;Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Soquel Creek Headwaters Acquisition Project;Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for Mills Creek Open Space Preserve Acquisition Project *** 5 Authorization for Administrative Office Staff and Area Superintendents to Observe the 1999 Christmas Day Paid Holiday on Monday,December 27, 1999,and to Close the Administrative Office During the Week of December 27 Through December 31, 1999; Approve the Closure of the Administrative Office During the Week of December 27 through December 31, 1999 *** 6 Authorization to Purchase Wood Chipper;Authorization for General Manager to Execute a Purchase Contract with Cal-Line Equipment for One Wood Chipper at a cost of$24,262.07 *** REVISED CLAIMS 8:15 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Directors and Staff 8:45 ADJOURNMENT * Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order. ** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication,which the Board appreciates. *** All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members,the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed form the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar. F Regional Open , -ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 99-15 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 23, 1999 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Betsy Crowder,Jed Cyr,Mary Davey,Pete Siemens,Nonette Hanko,Deane Little and Ken Nitz. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman II. CLOSED SESSION At 5:35 P.M.,J. Cyr convened the Special Meeting and stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session agenda Items 1,2,3,and 4. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 5:35 P.M. and the Closed Session commenced at 5:36 P.M. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:29 P.M. REGULAR MEETING J. Cyr called the Regular meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. He noted that the Closed Session would continue following the Regular meeting to continue consideration of Items No. I and 4. Additional Personnel Present: John Escobar, Peggy Coats, Del Woods, Michael Williams, Malcolm Smith,Deirdre Dolan Ill. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY J. Cyr noted that it was customary to have the Flag Salute at the Board meeting occurring nearest to July 4. J. Escobar introduced Cub Scout Pack 419, Den 8,who led the salute. The Board thanked the Scouts. 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone: 650-691-1200 FAX: 650-691-0485 - E-mail: mros(]@openspace.org # Web site:www.openspa(-e.org Bwrd of Ofte0oo,:Pere Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz - General Manager:L Craig Britton Meeting 99-15 Page 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion:M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the agenda. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR Motion:B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including approval of minutes of the May 12 and May 23, 1999, regular and special meetings; agenda item 4, Ratification of Approval and Authorization for the President to Sign the First Amendment to the Agreement Among the City of Mountain View, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the County of Santa Clara on Behalf of the Board of Directors ; agenda item 5, Approval of Retainer Agreement With Environmental Science Associates and Authorization for Payment in a Total Amount Not to Exceed$20,000;Approval of the Letter Agreement for Environmental Planning Services With the Environmental Planning Firm of Environmental Science Associates,• and Authorization for the General Manager to Sign the Agreement on Behalf of the District and Authorization of the Initial Payment for Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $20,000. $10,000 Has Already Been Approved Under the General Managers Authorization; agenda item 6, Approval of Settlement and Release Agreements In the Matter of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District v. Esperson-Rodrigues Construction Company et al. and Authorization for the Board President and General Manager, Subject to Approval of District Legal Counsel, to Execute All Documents Necessary to Implement the Settlement and Release Agreements, Including Approval of Any Necessary Minor Corrections or Minor Grammatical or Technical Changes to the Agreements Which Do Not Involve Any Change to Any Material Term of the Agreements; and Revised Claims 99-12. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. I -Appointment of Peace Officer Jeffrey B. Smith (Report R-99-86 . J. Escobar presented the staff report. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 99-25, Resolution Appointing Peace Officer Jeffrey B. Smith Pursuant to Section 830.31(b) of the Penal Code of the State of California to Enforce the Midpeninsula Regional Open Meeting 99-15 Page 3 Space District Land Use Regulations and Those State and Local Regulations Related to the Protection and Safe Use of District Land. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. J. Escobar introduced Carrie Sparks-Hart. He said she had been hired as a Ranger about three month ago and was assigned to the Foothills area. B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Award of Contract for Purisima Creek Trail Storm Damage Repairs at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve; Authorization for the General Manager to Enter Into Contract With Brazil's Excavating of San Gregorio in the Amount of$115,445; and Authorization for the General Manager to Approve Incremental Change Orders to Brazil's Excavating for an Amount Not to Exceed an Additional $62,555 ($178,000 Total With Base Contract)for Supplementary Repairs to Purisima Creek Trail, as Identified in the Engineering Geologist's Report Considered at Your March 10, 1999,Meeting (Report R-99-87). J. Cahill reviewed staff s recommendations. He said removing the bridge has no real effect on current usage. Regarding the stone, he thought the cost was reasonable, and it included delivery. He talked about where the stone would be used. N. Hanko said she thought the project might be of interest to the Coastal Advisory Committee and others who are interested in how the District manages its property. J. Cahill said the rock is mostly limestone and meets a CalTrans standard for durability. He said he thought they would complete the project on schedule, sometime in September. Motion:B.Crowder moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to enter into contract with Brazil's Excavating of San Gregorio in the amount of $115,445 for the Purisima Creek Trail storm damage repairs at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve,and authorize the General Manager to approve incremental change orders to Brazil's Excavating for an amount not to exceed an additional$62,555 ($178,000 total with base contract)for supplementary repairs to Purisima Creek Trail,as identified in the engineering geologist's report considered at their March 10, 1999,meeting. D.Little seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. C. Agenda Item No. 3 - Acceptance of Gift of the San Jose Water Company Trail Easement as An Addition to Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra Azul Open Space District; Determination That the Recommended Action is Categorically Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act; Tentative Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations Contained in this Report, Including Naming the Trail Meeting 99-15 Page 4 Easement as an Addition to Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; and Indicate the Intention to Dedicate the Trail Easement as Public Open Space (Report R-99-88). D. Woods provided historical information and showed the area on a map. He outlined staff s recommendations. He showed where Moody Trail was closed, explaining that the reason the District doesn't encourage the use of the trail is that people go through the closed section, and the easement is undeveloped. He said staff will lay out the trail with the assistance of the County because it starts and ends on the County boundary. When asked about the timetable, he said they would have to work with the County, and their master plan was on hold. However, it will be looked at in the District's planning exercise now. The County is not encouraging any use of the property at this time. D. Woods showed the possible location of a loop trail connecting to the lower portion of the Priest Rock Trail and a planned trail along the perimeter of the reservoir. He didn't know if the parking area was one of the ones where the County would charge fees. He showed slides of the property, and said he expected they would build the standard 1.6-foot trail. M. Williams outlined the terms and conditions of the gift, stating they had negotiated with San Jose Water for two years. Motion:P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in the staff report;adopt Resolution No. 99-26,Resolution Accepting Gift of Easement Deed and Authorizing Execution of Certificate of Acceptance With Respect Thereto(Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve-Lands of San Jose Water Company);tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, including naming the trail easement as an addition to Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; and indicate their intention to dedicate the trail easement as public open space. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. D. Agenda Item No. 7 - Approval of First Amendment to the Agreement for Option and Purchase of the Lands of Arlie Land and Cattle Company to Extend the Date of Exercise of Option From June 30, 1999 to July 15, 1999, and Extend the Close of Escrow From July 16, 1999 to July 23, 1999 and Authorization for the Board President and General Manager,- anager Subiect to Approval of District Legal Counsel, to Execute All Documents Necessary to Implement the Amendment, Including Approval of Any Necessary Minor Corrections or Minor Grammatical or Technical Changes to the Amendment Which do Not Involve Any Material Change to Any Term Thereof (Report R-99-92). C. Britton said no action was required as staff doesn't feel an extension is needed at this time. Meeting 99-15 Page 5 VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS P. Siemens said he had attended a meeting of the ad hoc committee which is part of the Special Districts Association in Santa Clara County relative to joining LAFCO. N. Hanko: 1. She thanked the Board members for their attendance at the Coastal Advisory Committee meeting and urged them to continue to attend. She said she thought the Committee was making progress in the discussion regarding eminent domain. There will be a tour of District lands by the Advisory Committee on July 24, and on August 14 they will be touring agricultural sites on the coast. The next meeting of the Advisory Committee will be July 27 in Half Moon Bay. Dave Hansen will be speaking about how the Sonoma County District acquires land without the use of eminent domain. Norm Matteoni from the POST board will be speaking on eminent domain from a"lawyer for the owner"standpoint. 2. She had photos of the George Seeger memorial. B. Crowder: 1. She had pictures of the Dinesh Disai Ridge Trail kickoff event at her house. She said the hike took about six weeks. 2. She and C. Britton attended Larry Coons' farewell party at the Hayes Mansion in San Jose. K. Nitz: 1. In June, he, C. Britton and G. Baillie attended the Special Districts Forum in Hamilton County in Ohio. The next forum will be in Prince Georges County in Maryland, and the following ones will be in Minnesota and British Columbia. D. Little: 1. He had toured some of the preserves and had lunch on top of the monolith. He was continuing to hike the District lands. J. Cyr: 1. He referred to a letter from Liz Figueroa about writing to the Governor encouraging support for Bay Area program items in the state budget. C. Britton said a letter had been sent. 2. He also referred to a letter from Jim Cunneen commenting on AB 1498 which deals with funding for outdoor science education and conservation education. P. Siemens: 1. He talked about the feral pigs on the property of the company he left, noting that there are now probably ten times more pigs than there were when he left the company seven years ago. The company has authorized a number of employees to carry firearms on the property,and they have depredation permits from the state. He commented that the District might have to arm rangers in the future to deal with the problem on District lands. C. Britton said there was a report from a docent about a boar. He said the Board might consider contracting with an individual to remove them. He said they would probably want to work with other agencies to control the problem. J.Cyr: 2. The volunteer recognition event will be held June 24. C. Britton: 1. M. Davey had nominated him to be on a panel for the Stanford lands. 2. He got a letter from Jim Sayer regarding a proposal for $9.5 million bonding. He said he would go to San Francisco next week to lobby. He is interested because it might be possible to replace some of the District's debt with interest-free bonds. 3. There will be a Meeting 99-15 Page 6 going-away party for Annette Coleman who is leaving July 15. 4. Redwood harvesting has started at the Arlie Land and Cattle property. Operations ceased on the day of the tour led by D. Woods for potential donors. POST had $1 million pledged and received another $2 million as a result of the tour. 5. Audrey and he met with Bud McCrary, of Big Creek Lumber Company. 6. The Park Bond Act passed out of the Assembly, and now goes to the Senate. 7. He received notice of the 75th anniversary of Memorial Park on July 10. 8. Ward Paine sent him a copy of Portola Valley's new challenge to raise money for land acquisition. 9. State budget-- the legislature passed it to the Governor one day late. The $350,000 for riding and hiking trails and $5 million for Arlie Land and Cattle Co. did not make it into the budget. The $10 million for Bay Area programs did. He is working with Assemblyman Cunneen and Senator Sher on that. 10. He and B. Crowder attended Larry Coons' retirement party. They met Lloyd Wagstaff, the new general manager of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. 1.1. He attended Lee Bowman's retirement party. 12. Special Districts Forum in Ohio. He talked about their program and how it differs from the District's. 13. There was a memo in the FYIs regarding the conference on the Land and Water Conservation Fund. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 P.M.,the meeting was adjourned. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary Regional Open , ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 99-22 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Wednesday, September 8, 1999 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING I. ROLL CALL--President Jed Cyr called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Members Present: Jed Cyr,Ken Nitz,Peter Siemens,Deane Little,Betsy Crowder(arrived 7:15 p.m.) Members Absent: Mary Davey,Nonette Hanko, Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman,John Escobar,Mike Williams,Tom Fischer II. CLOSED SESSION J. Cyr stated that the Board would convene the Special Meeting and adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session Agenda Items 1,2, and 3. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at 6:35 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. REGULAR MEETING J. Cyr called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. He noted that no reportable actions had taken place in Closed Session. Additional Staff Present: Malcolm Smith,Deirdre Dolan,Peggy Coats,Randy Anderson,Del Woods, Mary deBeauvieres III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—There were none. D. Woods introduced Thomas Fischer,the District's newly hired Land Protection Specialist IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: B. Crowder moved adoption of the agenda. K.Nitz seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 to 0. V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR B.Crowder requested that a draft response to written communication from Eva Blum be removed from the consent calendar. P. Siemens requested removal of Agenda Item 2,Authorization to Solicit Bids for Drainage Improvements and Resurfacing of Parking Lots at Los Trancos,Russian Ridge,and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves;Determination That the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA);Authorization for Staff to Solicit Bids for Resurfacing and Installation of Drainage Improvements for Three Parking Lots at Los Trancos,Russian Ridge,and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves. Motion: B. Crowder moved adoption of the Consent Calendar, including Agenda Item 5, Schedule Special Meeting of the Board of Directors for the Purpose of Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment Training for Management Team Members and Members of the Board of Directors, and Revised Claims 99-16. D. Little seconded the motion. 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone: 650-691-1200 FAX:650-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org openspace.org * Web site:www.openspace.org Bowl of Direcwrs:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C. Nitz - General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 99-22 Page 2 Discussion: B. Crowder noted that the response letter to Eva Blum could not be voted upon because it was not agendized as a consent item. The Board determined that the letter could be sent out without Board approval under the President's signature. C.Britton pointed out that the words"april 1992"in the staff report for Agenda Item 5 should read"April 1993". Vote: The motion passed 5 to 0. V1. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item 1 --Approval of Commercial License Agreement with the Lodge at Skylonda, Skyline Area for Use of District Lands For Group Hikes;Determination that the Recommended Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Commercial License Agreement; Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District;Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction(La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve—Lands of Cosimo, LLC C. Britton provided background. K.Nitz asked what would occur if Skylonda constructed more units than the 32 specified in the agreement. C. Britton replied that if that were to occur,the District would prohibit them from using the land until a new agreement was negotiated. P. Siemens asked if Skylonda had received permission to construct another 16 units, and C. Britton replied that they had,but the permission was contingent upon,among other things,resolving this matter with the District. K.Nitz inquired as to which preserves Skylonda ordinarily accessed. C.Britton replied that they usually transported visitors in a van to various preserves. Motion: K.Nitz moved that the Board determine that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Adopt Resolution 99-34,A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Commercial License Agreement,Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction(La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve—Lands of Cosimo,LLC) D.Little seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0. B. Agenda Item 2-- Authorization to Solicit Bids for Drainage Improvements and Resurfacing of Parking Lots at Los Trancos Russian Ridge,and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves;Determination That the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA);Authorization for Staff to Solicit Bids for Resurfacing and Installation of Drainage Improvements for Three Parking Lots at Los Trancos, Russian Ridge,and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves R.Anderson provided background to the Board. D. Little questioned the amount of rock that would be laid. P. Siemens questioned whether other preserves, such as Fremont Older,might have higher priority for resurfacing. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),and authorize staff to solicit bids for resurfacing and installation of drainage improvements for three parking lots at Los Trancos,Russian Ridge,and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves. D. Little seconded the Meeting 99-22 Page 3 motion. The motion passed 5 to 0. C. Agenda Item 3-- Approval of Application to the California Coastal Conservancy for Addition to Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve;Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application to the California Coastal Conservancy—San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program of the California Coastal Conservancy for the 805-Acre POST Property Addition to Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve C. Britton presented the staff report,noting that the property has been appraised at$17 million,and, if the grant is successful,the District will be able to acquire the property from POST for$5 million,with a matching gift from POST of$5 million. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution 99-35,A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program of the California Coastal Conservancy for the Following Project:Addition to the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve(Peninsula Open Space Trust)Acquisition. K.Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0. D. Agenda Item 4--Proposed Addition of Eastfield Ming Quong Property to Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the Eastfield Ming Quong Property,Tentative Adoption of Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations Including Naming the Property as an Addition to Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; Indication of Intention to Withhold Dedication of the Property as Public Open Space at this Time D. Woods presented the staff report,and showed slides of the property. M. Williams provided details on the purchase agreement. K.Nitz pointed out that the acreage of the property on page three of the staff report was 44.56,and it should be 40.56. Motion: K.Nitz moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;adopt Resolution 99-36,A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement,Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District,and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction(Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve—Lands of Eastfield Ming Quong,Inc.); tentatively adopt Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations, including naming the property as an Addition to Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve;and indicate intention to withhold dedication of the property as public open space at this time. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0. E. Agenda Item 6--Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve for a Minor Change in the Location of the Gate at the Junction of Skyline Boulevard and Portola Park Heights Road;Adoption of Use and Management Plan Amendment to Approve a Minor Change in the Location of the Electric Gate from its Previously Approved Location;Authorization of Payment of the Final Invoice of$3 926.49,Waiver of Tentative Adoption of this Project Due to its Minor Nature; and Recommendation to Proceed with Final Adoption of this Item M. de Beauvieres provided background information.C. Britton pointed out two typographical errors in the report under the"Project Description'section of"CEQA Compliance": 1)"perviously"should be Meeting 99-22 Page 4 spelled"previously",and the phrase"...gate of ease..."should read"...gate for ease...". Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Use and Management Plan Amendment to approve a minor change in the location of the electric gate from its previously approved location approximately 30 feet southwest of the original manual gate,to the location of the original manual gate;authorize payment of the final invoice of$3,926.49,bringing the total District expenditure for this project to$10,000,and waive the tentative adoption of this project due to its minor nature and proceed with final adoption of this item.D. Little seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 to 0. VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS J. Cyr reminded the Board that,to comply with the Brown Act,informational reports and discussions should be related to District business,or for the purpose of clarifying a question,and should be kept brief. P. Siemens noted that he,C. Britton, and M. Smith met with the LAFCO subcommittee and tentatively approved a letter which will be sent to boards of various special districts requesting that they agendize the issue of joining LAFCO. K.Nitz reported that he had hiked the new Sausal Pond Trail at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve on Sunday, and saw eight dogs,three of them off-leash. He commented on the beauty of the trail. B.Crowder reported that: ]) She hiked Bear Creek accompanied by a reporter from the Country Almanac, who took a picture of her hugging a redwood tree. 2)There will be an event in Portola Valley on Sunday, September 12,to raise money for acquisition of open space, and she will be making a presentation on the success of the District in its acquisition process. 3)She attended the Santa Clara County Planning Commission meeting where Stanford presented its recommendations for use of its open space. 4)She met with three members of the Coastal Advisory Committee in Pescadero. J. Cyr announced that: 1)B.Crowder will be recognized at the meeting she mentioned in Portola Valley, and offered congratulations. 2)The Staff Recognition Event will be held September 9. 3)He received an invitation to the Deer Hollow Farm Recognition Event,sponsored by the City of Mountain View. 4)He complimented M. Smith on his recent presentation in Pacifica. C. Britton reported that: 1)The timber harvest request referred to in the"Comments on Mekler Timber Harvest Plan" letter provided in the Board's FYI's has been withdrawn. 2) Due to the search and rescue efforts in August,the Staff Recognition Event which was scheduled for August 19 had to be rescheduled to September 9. He noted that Saratoga Springs,where the event is to be held,was gracious about the need to reschedule and did not charge any additional fees. 3)The proposed Park Bond Act may go on the March 2000 ballot if signed by the Governor. 4)AB 1578 has been passed on to the Governor's desk,and the District has written a letter urging him to sign it. 5)He asked K.Nitz to be prepared to be the alternate representative for the Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting on September 14. 6)The District did not receive the$500,000 grant applied for through Santa Clara County Transportation Authority for Bear Creek Redwoods. 7)He passed around a report prepared by the Eagle Scouts on their project at the backpack camp. R.Anderson reported that he had attended the Los Altos Hills City Council meeting to comment on the Kerns project. It was rejected on a 3 to 2 vote. VIII. ADJOURNMENT-The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Peggy Coats District Clerk Claims No. 99-16 Meeting 99-22 Date: September 8, 1999 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7082 950.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 7083 211.09 *1 Acme &Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 7084 409.86 Acme &Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 7085 130.49 ADT Security Services Alarm Service 7086 357.12 Alamo Lighting Lights for Distel Circle Building 7087 640.41 All Laser Service Copier Maintenance&Cartridges 7088 26.65 American Farmland Trust Resource Documents 7089 100.00 Randy Anderson Reimbursement-APA Dues 7090 86.64 ANG Newspapers Public Hearing Advertisement 7091 83.20 AT&T Telephone Service 7092 217.97 Bailey's Uniforms 7093 1,077.09 B& P Marine Service Boat 7094 207.44 B& S Engine Field Equipment 7095 29.15 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Fuel Nozzle Permit 7096 250.00 Lance Bayer Law Enforcement Training Officer 7097 928.32 Beck's' Shoes Inc. Uniform Boots-New Recruits 7098 3,452.15 Big Creek Field Supplies 7099 335.00 Bill's Towing & Recovery Towing Services 7100 70,272.93 Brazil's Excavating, Inc. Purisima Creek Storm Repairs 7101 606.20 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump-Black Mountain Camp 7102 95.00 California Chamber of Commerce Resource Documents 7103 115.00 California Parks& Recreation Society Recruitment Advertisement 7104 422.40 California Water Service Company Water Service 7105 95.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 7106 76.16 Carolina Biological Supply Nature Center Supplies 7107 7,518.72 Carpenter Printing Brochure Printing 7108 7,181.22 Carter Industries 2-Service Bodies-New Vehicles 7109 59.54 Coastside Proflame Propane Tank Rental-Mora Residence 7110 233.71 Cole Supply Company Janitorial Supplies 7111 503.36 Contemporary Engraving Memorial Bench Plaque 7112 249.57 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents 7113 75.00 Compurun Computer Repairs 7114 58.85 Patrick Congdon Reimbursement--Field Supplies 7115 6,286.70 Country Rogue Construction Consulting Sery Consultant--Purisima Creek Storm Repairs 7116 2,118.20 D & M Consulting Engineer Services--Purisima Creek 7117 71.96 Donlee Pump Company Pump Repairs 7118 199.53 Dyna-Med Medical Supplies 7119 129.07 E-Med Company Inc. Safety Supplies 7120 280.00 *2 Emergency Training Services EMT Refresher-J. Smith-P. Hearin 7121 320.00 Emily &Associates Consultant-Planning Department 7122 7,172.78 Environmental Science Associates Environmental Planning-Bear Creek OSP 7123 97.65 John Escobar Vehicle Expense 7124 16.00 Federal Express Express Mail Service 7125 112.14 Film To Frame Film& Developing 7126 595.29 Foster Brothers Security Service Padlocks 7127 55.21 G & K Services Shop Towel Service Page 1 Claims No. 99-16 Meeting 99-22 Date: September 8, 1999 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7128 243.56 Graniterock Road Repair Materials 7129 360.00 Green Waster Recovery , Inc. Dumpster Service 7130 158.81 GTE Wireless Cellular Phone Service 7131 499.60 Paul Heady Consultant-Bat Survey 7132 150.83 Hengehold Motor Company, Inc. Coastal Tour-Van Rental 7133 454.40 Home Depot Field Equipment 7134 389.70 Hyster Sales Rental Equipment 7135 880.00 International Training Resources, Ltd. Defensive Tactics Training 7136 342.64 Jobs Available Recruitment Advertisement 7137 2,950.00 Johnson &Associates Classification & Compensation Study 7138 1,350.00 David Kossack Vegetation Map Consultant 7139 70.42 Lab Safety Supply Safety Supplies 7140 676.13 *3 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Maintenance 7141 384.64 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service 7142 519.29 Lucent Technologies Phone Maintenance Service 7143 3,926.49 ** Margaret MacNiven Reimbursement-Gate Installation-Portola Park Heights Road Association 7144 214.03 MCI Worldcom Telephone Service 7145 1,624.55 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Maintenance& Reprogramming 7146 211.13 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies 7147 200.00 National Safety Council Membership Renewal 7148 389.70 *4 Chris Newcomb Framing Services-Service Award Pictures 7149 74,000.00 *** North American Title Company Eastfield/Ming Quong Acquisition 7150 1,215.27 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7151 25.00 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 7152 422.70 Peninsula Blueprint Printing Services 7153 755.30 PIP Printing Newsletter and Map Printing 7154 255.64 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Meter Lease 7155 350.00 *5 Popish Appraisal &Consulting Appraisal Services 7156 4400.00 Popish Appraisal & Consulting Appraisal Services 7157 2007.36 Portola Park Heights Property Owners Asso Road Dues 7158 55.00 Procopio& Sons Patrol Truck Delivery Service 7159 22,470.08 Rana Creek Habitat Restoration Phase III Grassland Study 7160 22.85 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Cleaning Services 7161 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 7162 626.77 Reed &Graham Road Repair Materials 7163 11.69 REI Patrol Bike Supplies 7164 2,784.40 Eric Remington Wildlife Assessment Consultant 7165 105,553.00 Restroom Facilities Corporation 5-Restrooms 7166 439.61 Revere Products Field Supplies 7167 626.97 Royal Brass, Inc. Tractor Hydraulic Lines 7168 3,804.10 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs 7169 53.29 Ana Ruiz Vehicle Expense 7170 59.30 Russ Enterprises Signs 7171 55.49 R V Cloud Plumbing Repairs 7172 1,063.68 San Francisco Chronicle Recruitment Advertisement Page 2 � Claims No. 9S4G Meeting 99-22 Date: SeptemberM. 1S09 Revised K8|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7173 1,745.27 San Jose Mercury News Recruitment Advertisement 7174 201.00 Santa Clara Co. Dept. of Environmental Heal Hazardous Materials Permit 7175 150.00 ~G Santa Rosa Junior College Ranger Academy Re0ietruUon-J. KDenk. J. Smith & C. Sparks-Hart 7178 1.385.00 Santa Rosa Junior College Ranger Academy Accommodations 7177 2.054�35 °7 Saratoga Springs Staff Recognition Event Facility 7178 89.25 °8 Second Cup Business Meeting Expense 7179 680�93 Shell Oil Company Fuel 7180 2247.29 John Shelton, Inc. Irrigation Pipe 7181 9.24 Shute, Mihaly &Weinberger LLP Federal Express Expenses 7182 575.04 Signs of the Times Signs 7183 283.38 Si|ooui's Feed Barn Fencing Materials 7184 87.50 Ghvxvood Trading Post Fuel 7185 170.50 Skyline County Water District Water Service 7186 221.32 °8 Staples Office Supplies 7187 67.89 Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc. Rood K8oharia|a 7188 392.95 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 7188 60.00 Termninix Pest Control Service-Oiute| Circle Bldg. � 7190 386.14 ThennoCorp. HVACN1aintenonoe 7191 482.00 Thoits |naunanma Additional Vehicle Insurance 7192 2.000.00 T.K.O. Conetruot|on Lm Honda Creek Bridge Completion 7193 3637 Turf& Industrial Equipment Company Tractor Supplies 7194 8.302.82 2K8Associates Consulting Services-Annexation Study 7195 773.15 United Rentals Equipment Rental 7198 100.00 ^10 United States Postmaster Postage 7197 1.446.31 °11 Visa 131.SS -Software 3GG.O7 -Office Supplies 207.61 - Field Supplies 18O.88' Business Meeting Expanse 5UO.UO- Deposit for Truck Body 12.88-Copies 3G.8O- Resource Documents 7198 89.28 OougVu Vehicle Expense 7199 847.56 John Wade Consulting Services-Annexation Study 7200 33.97 Walton Products, Inc. Equipment Supplies 7201 9.396.81 West Coast Lithographers, Inc. Fo|| Newsletter Printing 7202 274.27 West Group Payment Center Law Library Up-dates&On-Line Services 7203 652.30 Tires byVVhee|vvorhu Tires 7204 120.19 Michael Williams Vehicle Expense 7205 78.42 Wolf Camera Photography Services 7208 200.00 Woodside & Podo!a Private Patrol Secure Gates-Windy Hill Parking Lot 7307 203.18 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 7208R 65.58 ComtuoVVho|asa|a Janitorial Supplies 7209R| 901.87 Tom Fischer Consultant-Planning &Acquisition Depts. 721OR 1.511.20 HK88 Bldg. &Garden, Inc. Field Supplies 721IR 361.34 K8inhon's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies Page Claims No. 99-17 Meeting 99-24 Date: September 22, 1999 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7212 23.60 101 Equipment Sales Vehicle Parts 7213 70.37 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Co., Inc. Extinguisher Service 7214 832.86 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Service 7215 67.53 AirTouch Paging Pager Service 7216 190.80 ANG Newspapers Recruitment Advertisement 7217 54.71 AT&T Telephone Service 7218 279.65 Bailey's Uniform Boots 7219 2,500.00 Bay Area Open Space Council Membership 7220 27.01 Barron Park Supply Company Electrical Repairs 7221 250.00 Lance Bayer Law Enforcement Training Instructor 7222 90.72 Browning-Ferris Industries Dumpster Service 7223 606.72 Jane Buxton Trail Use Survey Consultant 7224 95.00 *1 CARPOSA Registration-D. Sanguinetti 7225 19.25 *2 California Department of Forestry Resource Documents 7226 218.44 California Water Service Company Water Service 7227 95.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 7228 155.15 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Uniform Supplies 7229 156.62 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Supplies 7230 1.00 Communications&Control Inc. Radio Site Lease-Mt. Umunhurn Repeater 7231 110.20 Copware Resource Documents 7232 3,208.66 D& M Consulting Engineering Services--Purisima & ECM 7233 4,000.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 7234 7,147.36 Design Concepts Brochure& Newsletter Graphics 7235 119.07 Dynamed Medical Supplies 7236 960.00 Emily &Associates Consultant-Planning Department 7237 541.25 Farrelle Communications Patrol Truck Lightbar 7238 55.21 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 7239 2,551.79 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies 7240 129.71 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires 7241 712.16 Graniterock Road Materials 7242 66.72 GTE Wireless Cellular Phone Service 7243 1,000.00 Handy Pete Enterprise Rental Repairs--Contractor 7244 222.34 Home Depot Field Supplies 7245 126.29 Hyster Sales Company Fire Extinguisher 7246 661.00 Jodi Isaacs Reimbursement--Conference Expenses 7247 45.00 Jobs in Government Recruitment Advertisement 7248 206.06 The Ed Jones Co., Inc. Badge Refinishing 7249 81.75 *3 Mary King Reimbursement--Tuition 7250 43.85 Kinko's Printing Services 7251 49.68 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock 7252 935.20 Lanier Worldwide Copier Machine Lease 7253 60.71 PaulMcKowan Reimbursement--Supplies 7254 278.20 MetroMobileCommunications Vehicle Equipment 7255 263.91 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies 7256 950,000.00 North American Title Company POST/North Acquisition 7257 77.92 Northern Energy Propane Service Pagel Claims No. 99-17 Meeting 99-24 Date: September 22, 1999 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7258 1,063.25 Ocean Shore Company Field Supplies 7259 1,049.25 Office Depot Office Supplies 7260 628.24 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 7261 1,290.65 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7262 3,130.25 *4 Nathan Parks Reimbursement--Vehicle Repairs 7263 271.52 Pip Printing Printing Services 7264 275.64 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. Postage Meter Lease 7265 10.14 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Cleaning Service 7266 1,000.00 Tom Randall October Rent per Agreement 7267 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 7268 817.83 Reed &Graham, Inc. Road Materials 7269 88.00 RegalDodge Vehicle Maintenance 7270 17.27 Roberts Hardware Field Supplies 7271 218.25 *5 Paul Romero Reimbursement--Tuition 7272 5,757.07 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs 7273 58.00 Timothy Ryan Nature Center Exhibit Repair 7274 114.75 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. Solvent Tank Service 7275 870.00 Santa Clara Co. Dept. of Environmental Hazardous Materials Permit Health 7276 79.87 San Jose Mercury News Bid Notice Advertisement 7277 34.56 Saratoga Springs Final Billing-Staff Appreciation Event 7278 293.36 Silacci's Feed Barn Gates 7279 1,200.00 Slaght Living Trust Oct. Rent--Ranger Residence 7280 228.87 Skywood Trading Post Fuel 7281 90.00 Sonoma State University Resource Documents 7282 5,432.50 State Water Resources Control Board Water Rig htsAdjud ication--San Gregario Creek Watershed 7283 136.40 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 7284 752.43 Therma Corp. HVAC Maintenance--Distel Building 7285 355.00 Thoits Insurance Additional Property Insurance 7286 2,915.00 U S Bank Note Paying Agent Fees--92' & 93' Notes 7287 1000.00 *6 United States Postmaster Postage 7288 3999.84 Utility Truck Bodies, Inc. Utility Body for New Vehicle 7289 225.00 Verio Pacific Internet Provider 7290 3800.79 Visa 2391.92 New Truck/Utility Shell 188.95 Field Supplies 503.14 Office Supplies 25.58 Business Meeting Expense 411.20 Conference Expense 280.00 Recruitment Advertisement 7291 244.55 West Group Payment Center Law Library Updates&On-line Service 7292 119.67 Wheelworks Tires 7293 929.00 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 7294 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 7295 42.25 Wolf Camera Photography Services 7296R 4,000.00 Kevin Emery Builder Enterprise Rental Repair Contractor Page 2 Claims No. 99-17 Meeting 99-24 Date: September 22, 1999 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7297R 175.00 City of Half Moon Bay Meeting Facility Rental 7298R 109.05 Kathleen Hart Reimb.--Business Meeting Expense 7299R 193.65 Phil Hearin Reimb.--Printer for Office 730OR 150.00 La Honda-Pescadero School District Meeting Facility Rental 7301 R 103.58 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service 7302R 7,036.00 Taylor Roofing Company Ranger Residence-Roofing Contractor 7303R 79.28 Petty Cash Office Supplies, Local Business Meeting Expense, Nature Center Supplies and Copies *1 Urgent Check Issued September 14, 1999 *2 Urgent Check Issued September 10, 1999 *3 Urgent Check Issued September 14, 1999 *4 Urgent Check Issued September 16, 1999 *5 Urgent Check Issued September 14, 1999 *6 Urgent Check Issued September 9, 1999 In the event agenda item#3 is not approved, this claim will not be processed. Total 1,030,108.36 Page 3 Claims No. 99-17 Meeting 99-24 Date: September 22, 1999 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7212 23.60 101 Equipment Sales Vehicle Parts 7213 70.37 Ace Fire Equipment& Service Co., Inc. Extinguisher Service 7214 832.86 Acme& Sons Sanitation Sanitation Service 7215 67.53 AirTouch Paging Pager Service 7216 190.80 ANG Newspapers Recruitment Advertisement 7217 54.71 AT&T Telephone Service 7218 279.65 Bailey's Uniform Boots 7219 2,500.00 Bay Area Open Space Council Membership 7220 27.01 Barron Park Supply Company Electrical Repairs 7221 250.00 Lance Bayer Law Enforcement Training Instructor 7222 90.72 Browning-Ferris Industries Dumpster Service 7223 606.72 Jane Buxton Trail Use Survey Consultant 7224 95.00 *1 CARPOSA Registration-D. Sanguinetti 7225 19.25 *2 California Department of Forestry Resource Documents 7226 218.44 California Water Service Company Water Service 7227 95.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 7228 155.15 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Uniform Supplies 7229 156.62 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Supplies 7230 1.00 Communications&Control Inc. Radio Site Lease-Mt. Umunhum Repeater 7231 110.20 Copware Resource Documents 7232 3,208.66 D & M Consulting Engineering Services--Purisima & ECM 7233 4,000.00 Dana Property Analysis Appraisal Services 7234 7,147.36 Design Concepts Brochure& Newsletter Graphics 7235 119.07 Dynamed Medical Supplies 7236 960.00 Emily &Associates Consultant-Planning Department 7237 541.25 Farrelle Communications Patrol Truck Lightbar 7238 55.21 G & K Services Shop Towel Service 7239 2,551.79 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies 7240 129.71 Goodyear Auto Service Center Tires 7241 712.16 Graniterock Road Materials 7242 66.72 GTE Wireless Cellular Phone Service 7243 1,000.00 Handy Pete Enterprise Rental Repairs--Contractor 7244 222.34 Home Depot Field Supplies 7245 126.29 Hyster Sales Company Fire Extinguisher 7246 661.00 Jodi Isaacs Reimbursement--Conference Expenses 7247 45.00 Jobs in Government Recruitment Advertisement 7248 206.06 The Ed Jones Co., Inc. Badge Refinishing 7249 81.75 *3 Mary King Reimbursement--Tuition 7250 43.85 Kinko's Printing Services 7251 49.68 Langley Hill Quarry Baserock 7252 935.20 Lanier Worldwide Copier Machine Lease 7253 60.71 PaulMcKowan Reimbursernent--Supplies 7254 278.20 MetroMobileCommunications Vehicle Equipment 7255 263.91 Moffett Supply Company Janitorial Supplies 7256 950,000.00 *** North American Title Company POST/North Acquisition 7257 77.92 Northern Energy Propane Service Pagel Claims No. 99-17 Meeting 99-24 Date: September 22, 1999 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 7258 1,063.25 Ocean Shore Company Field Supplies 7259 1,049.25 Office Depot Office Supplies 7260 628.24 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 7261 1,290.65 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 7262 3,130.25 *4 Nathan Parks Reimbursement--Vehicle Repairs 7263 271.52 Pip Printing Printing Services 7264 275.64 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. Postage Meter Lease 7265 10.14 Rancho Cobbler& Cleaners Cleaning Service 7266 1,000.00 Tom Randall October Rent per Agreement 7267 34.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 7268 817.83 Reed &Graham, Inc. Road Materials 7269 88.00 RegalDodge Vehicle Maintenance 7270 17.27 Roberts Hardware Field Supplies 7271 218.25 *5 Paul Romero Reimbursement--Tuition 7272 5,757.07 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs 7273 58.00 Timothy Ryan Nature Center Exhibit Repair 7274 114.75 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. Solvent Tank Service 7275 870.00 Santa Clara Co. Dept. of Environmental Hazardous Materials Permit Health 7276 79.87 San Jose Mercury News Bid Notice Advertisement 7277 34.56 Saratoga Springs Final Billing-Staff Appreciation Event 7278 293.36 Silacci's Feed Barn Gates 7279 1,200.00 Slaght Living Trust Oct. Rent--Ranger Residence 7280 228.87 Skywood Trading Post Fuel 7281 90.00 Sonoma State University Resource Documents 7282 5,432.50 State Water Resources Control Board Water Rights Adjudication--San Gregario Creek Watershed 7283 136.40 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 7284 752.43 Therma Corp. HVAC Maintenance--Distel Building 7285 355.00 Thoits Insurance Additional Property Insurance 7286 2,915.00 U S Bank Note Paying Agent Fees--92' &93' Notes 7287 1000.00 *6 United States Postmaster Postage 7288 3999.84 Utility Truck Bodies, Inc. Utility Body for New Vehicle 7289 225.00 Verio Pacific Internet Provider 7290 3800.79 Visa 2391.92 New Truck/Utility Shell 188.95 Field Supplies 503.14 Office Supplies 25.58 Business Meeting Expense 411.20 Conference Expense 280.00 Recruitment Advertisement 7291 244.55 West Group Payment Center Law Library Updates&On-line Service 7292 119.67 Wheelworks Tires 7293 929.00 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services 7294 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 7295 42.25 Wolf Camera Photography Services Page 2 Claims No. 99-17 Meeting 99-24 Date: September 22, 1999 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description *1 Urgent Check Issued September 14, 1999 *2 Urgent Check Issued September 10, 1999 *3 Urgent Check Issued September 14, 1999 *4 Urgent Check Issued September 16, 1999 *5 Urgent Check Issued September 14, 1999 *6 Urgent Check Issued September 9, 1999 *** In the event agenda item#3 is not approved, this claim will not be processed. Total 1,018,261.80 Page 3 Regional MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-99-116 Meeting 99-24 September 22, 1999 i AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Apply for Recreational Trails Program/Grant Funds for Construction of a Segment of Bay Area Ridge Trail at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND ONS -` v 1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. Adopt the attached resolution approving the application to the Recreational Trails Program for $25,950 to construct a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. DISCUSSION The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federally funded program administered by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation that provides funds for acquisition and development of recreational trails and trail-related projects. The program was formerly known as the National Trails Act Fund Program of 1991, but has been renamed and funded as part of the 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Under the new legislation, nationwide funding is increased to $40 million for fiscal year 1999, and $50 million in each of the subsequent four years. Unlike the previous program, these funds are no longer subject to annual appropriations, whereby the program was often under- funded. The requirement for matching funds has also been changed, allowing the mandatory contribution to be reduced from 50 percent to 20 percent. California will receive approximately $1 million for fiscal year 1999 for motorized and non-motorized trail projects, and the program will be administered by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation. Priority will be given to projects that provide for diversified trail use within a recreational trail corridor. The construction of a segment of Bay Area Ridge Trail at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve should be an excellent candidate for the RTP because it will allow for safe and equal use of the Ridge Trail along the Skyline corridor while providing a connection to other regional trails including the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail at Castle Rock State Park. Project Description (see Exhibit A) In 1994, the District obtained Land and Water Conservation grant funding to purchase the 116-acre former Sempervirens Fund parcel located at the southeast end of Long Ridge Open Space Preserve (see report R-95-77). This parcel was purchased in June 1995. The grant also funded the purchase of a trail easement over a portion of the adjacent Paul property with the intent of linking the trails at Long 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650 691-1 200 FAX: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mroscl(s open space.org Web site:www.ol)etispa(e.org Board of Oiw(fors:t ete Swnwns,Mar�C I)a�e led Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette l ianko, Betsy Crowder, � �l l r:I ---.__ ' � y y er, Kenneth C. Nitz � Gr nc ra(h9 rna�,er:t Craig Britton R-99-97 Page 2 with the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail at Castle Rock State Park. In May 1997, the District purchased the entire Paul property (see report R-97-59). The proposed development of a trail linking District preserves with the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail remains a desirable connection. The District is applying for a grant in the amount of$25,950 to construct an approximately 1.5 mile segment of Bay Area Ridge Trail at the southeast corner of Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. This amount is 80 percent of the total cost for the project, which is $32,440. The proposed alignment for the four foot to six foot wide hiking and equestrian trail will begin where the Hickory Oaks Trail at Long Ridge currently ends, south of gate LROI, and will travel southeasterly along the upper reaches of the Oil Creek watershed. The generally south-facing slopes of the area are characterized by mixed evergreen forest on the upper slopes, yielding to redwoods in the damp, lower parts of the canyon. As the proposed alignment travels through the eastern half of the former Paul property, it reaches a distinctive, grassy meadow that borders the Skyline Boulevard frontage, offering dramatic views of the Oil Creek drainage, Butano Ridge, and the Pacific Ocean. Consistent with the topography, the trail will continue to extend southeast past the Saratoga Summit Fire Station and eventually link with an historic timber haul road that traverses the former Sempervirens Fund property. This proposed connection will provide a continuous trail link between the Long Ridge trails and the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, a hiking (and partial equestrian) route. The existing segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, located on Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve and Upper Stevens Creek County Park, is heavily used by mountain bicyclists. Staff have fielded concerns and responded to letters from preserve visitors about the bicycle traffic on that portion of the trail. The proposed route would allow hikers and equestrians to avoid the faster bicycle traffic on the Bay Area Ridge Trail east of Skyline Boulevard and allow for a more enjoyable use of the Ridge Trail within the area. CEOA Com In iance It has been concluded that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA (the California Environmental Quality Act)under Article 19, Section 15304 as follows: Section 15304 exempts minor grading and clearing of vegetation in order to provide four-to six-foot wide trails. Grades for the proposed trail will generally be less than 10% and drainage features will be designed to minimize soil erosion. Prepared by: Douglas Vu, Open Space Planner Contact Person: Same as above i RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1999 -2000 WHEREAS, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21'Century provides funds to the State of California for grants to state, local and non-profit organizations to acquire, develop and/or maintain motorized and non-motorized trail purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s)to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California to complete the project(s); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby: Approves the filing of an application for the Recreational Trails Program; and Certifies that said applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project(s) included in this application sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and Appoints the General Manager as agent of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s). * * * * * * * * * * * * * LONG RIDGE AND SARATOGA GAP OPEN SPACE PRESERVES ch o° 5p R and k 0.7 U•PPer T o.z� °ap. Stevens,Creek•. SARATOGA GAP (LROS) 0.4 •. LR02) �� 0.2 County Park Eck°ry O% 0.5 OPEN SPACE ® 0.3 0.3 0.3 PRESERVE A b°p LONG RE ,. `..�IDG 2644 0.1 0.2 LRo1 0 anchSQ OPEN SPACE �o 0.3 PRESERVES—l 2400 .• 0.9 2200 ••• 3 gr 2000 i H O 2000 •••• d��u (LR08) 0.2 1800 •• 2200 z or_— td Road a 1600 FORMER 1.7 2400 - PdUL / •r% i •i� 1400 .., .. .��• sarat a `fr. ✓/ r^ s Station i Saratoga Gap Fire Vista Point> FORMER •�� SEMP,ERVIRENS1000 ••., �1 (— FUND • ' 9000 .;1 1V t skyline-to-the Sea Tirail ' .... .. { ." '� 0.0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 1.0 0 ' 2240 ,�• (LR13) One Mile . a r.,••••• ••• . boa EXISTING TRAIL TO BE DESIGNATED lo •••••••••.•.• NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION • :: ' Gap •Castle Rock :• '�:�! State Park EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL ALIGNMENT 8/99 Regional Open . .ice R-99-125 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 99-24 September 22, 1999 AGENDA ITEM 1 AGENDA ITEM Assignment of Purchase Agreement and Option to Penins la Open Space Trust for Loma Prieta Ranch Property and Approval of Property Management Agree ., ent GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS' 1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report. 2. Approve the attached assignment agreement and property management agreement between the District and Peninsula Open Space Trust, authorize the Board President to execute these. documents, and, subject to approval by the General Manager and General Counsel, to approve minor revisions to these agreements which do not substantially change any material term of the agreements. DISCUSSION At your February 18, 1998, meeting, you approved a management agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) for the Loma Prieta Ranch property located south of Loma Prieta and north of the Soquel Demonstration State Forest (see report R-98-25). The management agreement was part of a larger complex transaction involving the exchange of POST's Corte Madera property and the District's surplus property at Teague Hill Open Space Preserve. Although the three-way transaction was never completed due to complications associated with the Teague Hill property, the District has successfully acquired the POST (Corte Madera) property, and, most recently, obtained an option to purchase the Loma Prieta property. The District has requested that POST take an assignment of the purchase agreement and option which the seller granted to the District on or about August 10, 1999. When POST exercises the option, and purchases the property, the District will take a leadership role in endeavoring to secure funds to repay POST the full amount of the $1,000,000 purchase price within three years. Since the project is outside of the District's boundary, the District will pursue annexation of the property to incorporate it into the District and obtain grant funds to assist in its acquisition. In addition, the District will continue to explore the possibility of selling or transferring ownership of the property to the State for inclusion in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and/or the Soquel Demonstration State Forest. While the property is owned by POST, the District will assume all management responsibilities under the terms of the attached Property Management Agreement, which is similar to one you approved at your February 18, 1998, meeting. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 FAX:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-99-125 Page 2 Description see attached maps) The 493-acre Loma Prieta Ranch is located on the southwestern slope of Mt. Loma Prieta, in Santa Cruz County. Spanning an area between Loma Prieta Road and Highlands Way, the heavily forested property is a natural extension of the adjacent Soquel Demonstration State Forest (SDSF) and the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. The District's Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and the planned San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail are within one mile of the property. Acquisition of the property and inclusion of the property in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve or the State Park provides the potential for linking the Bay Area Ridge Trail with Santa Cruz County's Coastal Trail, which connects with trails descending through the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, and which will assist in developing the District's system of trails. The property is generally steep with elevations ranging from 1,600 feet near the south boundary to 2,800 feet near Loma Prieta Road. Two prominent features of the property include Rattlesnake Gulch which bisects the site in the north-south direction, and a large, relatively level plateau at the 2,500-foot elevation. Rattlesnake Gulch has a perennial creek that is the largest tributary to the headwaters of Soquel Creek and home to the federally threatened Steelhead Trout. Lush riparian vegetation along the creek includes a number of old growth fir and redwood trees. A timber harvest was last conducted in 1994. The upper portion of the property contains chaparral, oak woodland, and an attractive stand of knobcone pine; the lower elevation has several acres of redwood forest. The array of vegetative zones provides habitat for an unusually large variety of animals, including six California Special Status Species and four locally rare species. The northern portion of the property can be accessed from Loma Prieta Road on a gated, unsurfaced road, consisting of a 400-foot easement, descending steeply from Loma Prieta Road to the property's northern boundary. The road continues down a ridge to a series of relatively level terraces near the center of the property. A second entrance to the southern portion of the property is from Highland Way, which intersects Summit Road to the west and Eureka Canyon Road to the east. Until recently, a massive landslide has prevented use of the road to the west of the property, leaving access to the lower portion of the property from Eureka Canyon Road which ascends out of the community of Corralitos. The property entrance has a large gate and berm designed to eliminate trespass problems which occurred in the past. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and SDSF both provide recreational trails with public parking areas and interconnecting trail systems. The trail system provides two routes from Highlands Way to the coast: one to Soquel Drive in Aptos and the other to the Town of Soquel. The Loma Prieta Ranch trail from top to bottom easily connects to the public parking area and trailhead for SDSF, which is located only a few hundred feet to the east of the property's entrance on Highland Way. Improvements to the property are limited to the unsurfaced roads, gates, fencing, and a well. The well is located near the center of the property and is capped and secure. Berms, gates, and fences have been constructed to reduce an historical problem with illegal use by recreational gun enthusiasts, and four- R-99-125 Page 3 wheel drive vehicles. These barriers are located at both the Highland Way and Loma Prieta Road entrances. A nearby resident and Deputy of the Santa Cruz Sheriffs Office has contracted with Pelican Timber Company in the past to assist in surveillance of the site and the problems are now negligible. The illegal target shooting activity resulted in contaminating two small areas near Rattlesnake Gulch, but these were successfully cleaned up in 1994 with the proceeds of a redwood timber harvest. USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Planning Considerations The property is located within 400 feet of the District Sphere of Influence boundary and is in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County. Open space use of the property is consistent with the County's General Plan, and a regional trail connecting Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, SDSF, and Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is proposed in the District's Regional Open Space Study. The District will pursue annexation of the property into the District's boundary and possible inclusion of the property into either the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve or the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. At a minimum, the District will benefit from the eventual ownership by either itself or the State because open space or park use of the property will protect the resources of both the preserve and the park as well as provide the opportunity to establish a critically important regional trail connection to both. Once the acquisition is complete, this trail can occur without further land acquisitions, although it will be greatly enhanced if the District is successful in acquiring the one remaining private property situated between Loma Prieta Ranch and the existing open space preserve. Preliminary Use and Management Plan (Approved February 18 1998) The preliminary use and management plan will take effect upon acquisition of the property by POST, and remain effective until a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan is updated for the preserve. Future land use decisions, including plans for increased public access, will follow further environmental assessments to ensure land use decisions are consistent with ecological values. Public Access: Property to remain closed to the public until a more detailed management plan can be developed for the site. Patrol: Regularly patrol the property; investigate cooperative agreements with other agencies, or contract assistance in augmenting District patrol efforts. Roads: Maintain primary access road from Loma Prieta Road to Highland Way. Signs: Install signs where appropriate to prohibit access to the property. Site Safety Inspection: Inspect the property to determine if there are hazards that need to be mitigated. i R-99-125 Page 4 CEQA COMPLIANCE Project Description The project consists of assigning a purchase agreement and option to Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) for the acquisition of a 493-acre property on the southwest facing slopes of Mt. Loma Prieta for open space purposes. POST will hold the land up to three years as open space while the District works with POST to seek funding to ultimately incorporate the property into the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park or the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. While under POST's ownership the District will manage the property under the terms of a management agreement which keeps the land in a natural condition, and closed to the public until such time as a management plan can be developed for the site and the District determines to open it for such use. C E A Determination The District concludes this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) under Article 19, Sections 15316, 15317, 15325 and 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. The management agreement between POST and the District ensures the property will be kept in a natural condition. Section 15317 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of an area. Assignment of the purchase agreement to POST will ensure the protection of the open space character of the property until the District or State accepts fee interest in the property, at which time they will ensure permanent open space protection of the property. Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space. POST's ownership of the property and eventual transfer of ownership of interests in the property to the District or State will ensure the property will be preserved as open space. The assignment of the purchase agreement to POST and property management agreement qualifies under all three sections and is also exempt under section 15061, as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager • � 1 IF, WAW 501WENE I PROPOSED ACQUISITI �* �► Loma PrietaIPOSTProperty WWI PAP �oa�t� NO Q P. `' s. ��!a r �- Midpeninsul#Regional Open 11pace District LOS GATOS SIERRA AWL OPEN SPA CE'.1-PRESER VE 17 BOUNDARY F�j Fn �3 Fn Proposed Ridge Trail Proposed Acquisition Loma Prieta/POST Property 493 AC.) ............ EL DEMONSTRATION 'kATE;FO'R' E��T .. ........ Public Trails THE FOREST'OF NISENE MARKS Public Trails STA.-TE PARK SANTA CRUZ Public Parking not to scale EXHIBIT B: REGIONAL MAP Regional Open .ice J R-99-126 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 99-24 September 22, 1999 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Addition of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve G GENERAL MANA ER'S REC MMENDATI 1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report. 2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing purchase of the Peninsula Open Space Trust property. 3. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this report, including naming the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 4. Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space at this time. DISCUSSION The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) property is located along Hicks Road and adjacent to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. POST acquired the 99.47-acre property in 1994 when it exercised the District's option with the understanding that, when funds were available, the District would acquire the property from POST. In January 1995, the District agreed to manage the property in conjunction with ongoing management of the surrounding preserve. POST has requested the District to complete the acquisition project and funds are now available. DESCRIPTION (see attached mala) The POST property is located southwest of Guadalupe Reservoir and adjacent to both the Almaden Quicksilver County Park and the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Situated on the south side of Hicks Road, a county scenic road, the property is an important part of a scenic corridor that stretches from the District's former Rancho Guadalupe property to Almaden Reservoir. The property is highly visible from nearby trails on both the County park and open space preserve. This acquisition is most important in terms of protecting valuable scenic resources and wildlife habitat. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 FAX:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org ^ Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-99-126 Page 2 The irregular-shaped property is bounded by District land to the east and west, Almaden Quicksilver County Park to the north, and private property to the south. The terrain is mostly steep and rugged with slopes descending west to Hicks Creek and north to Hicks Road. The landscape is densely wooded with a broadleaf evergreen forest of oak, bay, and madrone, while the exposed sides of the ridge support a chaparral community. The uppermost portion of the property adjacent to District land has gentle to moderate slopes and is densely wooded. Reynolds Road, a public street, bisects the property for approximately one mile in the north- south direction. It is a paved public road that serves the preserve and a limited number of residents living near Hicks Creek and the hillside north of Mount El Sombroso. Dumping of litter, late night roadside parties, and occasional camping along the road is an ongoing problem. There are a number of overgrown roads and trails within the property. A more prominent trail originates at Reynolds Road approximately one-half mile from Hicks Road and traverses the property towards the eastern boundary. This trail leads to a few clearings which are heavily littered and apparently used by illegal campers. There is evidence of other trails entering from the southeast corner of the property. Historical mining activities have occurred in Hicks Road region and have disrupted the natural landscape. One mining site has been located near the center of property where there are remains of tailings associated with historic excavations. The mine was used for quarrying limestone and one of the kilns may have been located near the intersection of Reynolds Road and Hicks Road. Many of these mines and limestone pits are located in Santa Clara Valley and are not associated with hazardous materials or regulated by the Regional Water Quality Board. USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Planning, Considerations The property is located within the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Clara and zoned HS (Hillside), requiring a 20 to 160-acre minimum lot size based upon a slope density formula. The property is comprised of three legal parcels and has a potential density of three dwelling units. Residential development would be facilitated by easy access provided on Reynolds Road. Preliminary Use and Management Recommendations The Preliminary Use and Management Plan will take effect at the close of escrow and remain effective until the plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan is prepared. The property will be maintained in a natural condition and no changes to land use are R-99-126 Page 3 anticipated. If changes to land use are proposed in the future, the plan would be subject to further environmental review and public input. Public Access: Closed to public use at this time. Patrol: Routinely patrol the property. Signs: Install preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Cleanup: Continue to work with the California Conservation Corps for cleanup to roadside debris. Name: Name the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Dedication: Indicate your intention to dedicate the property as public open space at this time. Safety inspection: Site safety inspection has been conducted and there are no known safety hazards on the site. CEQA COMPLIANCE PrQ.ject Description The project consists of the acquisition of a 99.47-acre parcel of land as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and the concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the addition. Ultimately, the property will be included in the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The land will be preserved as open space, and maintained in a natural condition. CEQA Determination The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA (the California Environmental Quality Act) under Article 19, Sections 15316, 15317, 15325, and 15061 as follows: Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. The use and management plan specifies the land will not be developed and will remain in a natural condition. Section 15317 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of an area. The District will acquire fee interest and maintain the open space character of the area. No development is proposed as part of this project. R-99-126 Page 4 Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space. This acquisition will transfer ownership of the property to the District and ensure it will be preserved as public open space by incorporating it into the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. This acquisition qualifies under three sections. The actions proposed in the Preliminary Use and Management Plan are also exempt under section 15061, as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment. TERMS & CONDITIONS The purchase price of the 99.47 acre POST (North) property is $950,000 which is payable in cash at the close of escrow. The purchase price is based upon a fair market value appraisal of the property commissioned by the District. The property is composed of three legally subdivided building sites ranging in size from 24 to 43 acres. POST acquired the North property in January of 1995. At that time, the District entered into a Management Agreement with POST to manage this property as part of the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. POST has indicated that the proceeds from this sale will be used to help acquire other high priority open space lands in this vicinity. BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS Fiscal Year1999/2000 Budget for Land Acquisition New Land Budgeted for Acquisition $20,000,000 Land Acquisitions Approved this year (6,147,170) POST (North) Acquisition proposed on this agenda (250,000) Acquisition Budget Remaining $12,902,830 Controller M. Foster has been consulted on this proposed acquisition, and has indicated that, considering cash flow and availability, funds are available for this property purchase. This parcel was identified as an important addition to the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve for protection of watershed, wildlife habitat and scenic backdrop. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Michael C. Williams, Real Property Representative Contact Person: Michael C. Williams, Real Property Representative RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS OF PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST) The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section On . The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula, Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Purchase Agreement between Peninsula Open Space Trust and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the District. Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager is further authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Fou . The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5,000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Fiv . It is intended, reasonably expected, and hereby authorized that the District's general fund will be reimbursed in the amount of$950,000.00 from the proceeds of the next long-term District note issue. This Section of this Resolution is adopted by the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District solely for purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury Regulations. The reimbursement of this payment expenditure is consistent with the District's budgetary and financial circumstances. There are no funds or sources of moneys of the District that have been, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved or allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside to pay the costs of this open space land acquisition project which are to be paid or reimbursed out of proceeds of indebtedness to be issued by the District. The Board of Directors hereby declares the District's official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for this open space land acquisition project expenditure. SIERRA AZUL Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District i PROPOSED ACQUISITION POST/North Property(+/_99 AC.) / v / LEGEND 0.1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Miles Minor Paved Road /A. // Unpaved Road Trail EXHIBIT A: PROPERTY LOCATION MAP Public Lands [7 MROSD Land Regional Open , ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-99-128 Meeting 99-24 September 22, 1999 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Applications to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for Soquel Creek Headwaters Acquisition and Mills Creek Open Space Preserve Acquisition Projects GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt the attached resolution o, a Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District approving the application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Soquel Creek Headwaters Acquisition Project. 2. Adopt the attached resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District approving the application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Mills Creek Open Space Preserve Acquisition Project. DISCUSSION The Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) provides $2 million annually to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a statewide grant program. This program provides 50% matching grants to local agencies so they may acquire, restore, or enhance wildlife habitat, or make available trails and programs that bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas. The application deadline for this funding cycle is October 1, 1999, and project selection will occur by the end of January 2000. The District is considering submitting two applications for this funding cycle. Funds are available for projects in six categories. Four of the six categories are funded each year on a rotational basis. The first four categories listed below (in bold print) are eligible for $500,000 each in fiscal year 1999-2000. More than one project application can be submitted but a project can only be submitted in one of the four eligible categories, even though it may qualify for more than one. 1. Trails, Programs, Urban Access 2. Anadromous Salmonids and Trout Habitat 3. Deer and Mountain Lion habitat 4. Rare, Threatened, Endangered or Fully Protected Species 5. Riparian Habitat 6. Wetland Habitat 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 FAX:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosdgopenspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton R-99-128 Page 2 The project must start within three years of the date the grant funds are appropriated in the State budget. Acquisition grants can be matched only by non-State money or property made available as part of the acquisition project. The District has received five Habitat Conservation Fund grants since the initiation of this program, as summarized below. Year Name Category Amount Status 1991 Jacques Ridge Corridor Deer and Mountain Lion $1,000,000 Complete 1993 Devil's Canyon Anadromous Salmonids $325,000 Complete 1995 Old Page Mill Road Trails and Programs $49,000 Incomplete 1994 Soda Springs Corridor Deer and Mountain Lion $212,500 Incomplete 1996 Lobitos Creek Headwaters Anadromous Salmonids $420,000 Complete 1998 1 Lobitos Creek Addition Anadromous Salmonids $325,000 Incomplete Soquel Creek Headwaters Acquisition Project The District is applying to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the Anadromous Salmonids/Trout Habitat Category for a $500,000 matching grant for the Soquel Creek Headwaters Acquisition (Loma Prieta Ranch) Project. The project consists of acquiring an undeveloped 493-acre property located on the steep southwestern slopes of Mt. Loma Prieta in Santa Cruz County. It contains the largest tributary in the headwaters of Soquel Creek. The creek's redwood-shaded pools, runs, and riffles are important spawning and rearing habitat for federally threatened Steelhead Trout. The year-round flow of cold, unpolluted water also benefits the Steelhead and other native fish living downstream in Soquel Creek. This grant application is based primarily on the importance of Loma Prieta Ranch in protecting this headwaters creek as steelhead spawning habitat. The project will also protect an area of exceptional biological diversity. The steep terrain supports a variety of plant communities, ranging from hot, dry "true" chaparral and knobcone pine forest at the higher elevations to cool, shady riparian and redwood forests at the bottom. Animals on the property are equally diverse. Our wildlife consultant found a total of 32 species of mammals, 71 species of birds, 9 species of amphibian and 13 species of reptile, as well as 25 orders of insects. The property is also prime deer/mountain lion habitat, and home to six California Special Status Species and four locally rare species. In addition to these outstanding resource values, Loma Prieta Ranch offers excellent recreational benefits. Located in the heart of over 26,000 acres of protected lands, the area feels wild and remote, even though it is relatively close to urban centers in San Jose and Santa Cruz. The road through the property could become a critical link in a regional trail route from the Sierra Azul ridgeline to the sea. It will help link the Bay Area Ridge Trail with Santa Cruz County's Coastal Trail through the Soquel Creek Demonstration Forest and Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. In a separate action at your September 22, 1999, meeting, you are considering an assignment of a purchase agreement to Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) for the Loma Prieta Ranch property, and an agreement for the District to manage the property for up to three years while grant funding is investigated. As part of the agreement with POST, the District will keep the site closed to the public. The District will maintain the existing roads, patrol regularly, and investigate cooperative management agreements with other agencies. Mills Creek Oren Space Preserve Acquisition Project The District is applying to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the Rare, Threatened, Endangered or Fully Protected Species Category for a $150,000 matching grant for the Mills Creek Open Space Preserve Acquisition Project. The project consists of acquiring a portion of the 280-acre Russian Convent of Our Lady of Vladimir, Inc. property located south of the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and State Highway 92 in San Mateo County. The acquisition is a result of the Settlement and General Release Agreement approved by the Board of Directors on April 8, 1998 (see report R-98-89). The project is located adjacent to Skyline Boulevard and overlooking Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park, and consists of the acquisition and creation of the 165-acre Mills Creek Open Space Preserve and an 87-acre open space easement. The property extends west from Skyline Boulevard and includes a portion of a prominent 1,54- foot hilltop and ridgeline which forms the headwaters of Mills Creek. The top of the hill and ridge have moderate to gentle slopes that give way to very steep north, west, and south-facing sideslopes. Two tributaries of Mills Creek encircle the ridge with the north tributary entering the property at the mid-point along the northern boundary. The grant application is based on the importance of protecting habitat or headwaters of habitat used by species with special status listed by the State of California, the Federal Endangered Species lists, and California Department of Fish and Game. The special status species for which conservation of the habitat on this property is intended include: Townsend's western big-eared bat, San Francisco dusky footed woodrat, Yuma myotis, summer steelhead trout, loggerhead shrike, golden eagle, Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, Swainson's hawk, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, Yellow warbler, California red-legged frog, San Francisco garter snake, and Monterey pine. The lands also provide important deer and mountain lion habitat. These species were found and reported in a 1997 wildlife survey conducted by the District, and an inventory prepared for the 1998 Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Russian Convent. The approximate 87-acre open space easement lies east of the District's fee parcel and south of the proposed Convent development. It is bounded by the Convent property to the north, the proposed 165-acre District property to the west, lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust to the south and private properties to the east. The intent of the easement is to preserve the valuable wildlife habitat, viewshed, and watershed as much as possible. Wildlife species are similar to those found on the adjacent 165-acre property described above. Summer Steelhead Trout were found near the open space easement in the southern tributary of Mills Creek and are likely to be on the property during the winter and spring when there is more water in the creek. CEOA COMPLIANCE At this same meeting, the Board of Directors is considering approval of a categorical exemption for the assignment of a purchase agreement to Peninsula Open Space Trust for the Loma Prieta Ranch property and a management agreement whereby the District agrees to manage the property for POST. The project provides for the eventual acquisition of the property by the District or transfer of the property to the State of California for inclusion into the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. The acquisition of the Mills Creek Open Space Preserve and an adjacent open space easement was previously determined to be categorically exempt by the Board of Directors on June 24, 1998, as part of the approval of the Subsequent Settlement Agreement Documents and Related Implementing Agreements for the Proposed Acquisition of the Russian Convent of Our Lady Of Vladimir, Inc. Property (see report R-98-89). Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Contact person: Same RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: SOQUEL CREEK HEADWATERS ACQUISITION (LOMA PRIETA RANCH PROPERTY) WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of a portion of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the applicant must comply with; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California for acquisition or development of the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance for the above project; and 2. Certifies that said applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application form; and 3. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the required match; and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and 4. Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: MILLS CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE ACQUISITION WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of a portion of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, said application contains assurance that the applicant must comply with; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California for acquisition or development of the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance for the above project; and 2. Certifies that said applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application form; and 3. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the required match; and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and 4. Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Midpeninsul#Regional Open41pace District LOS GATOS SIERR A AZUL OPEN SPA CEPRESER VE 2 17 BOUNDARY Ro 0 rri ............ ay Proposed T s.d , Ridge all Proposed Acquisition Loma Prieta/POST Property i. 493 AC.) ........................ SOQUEL DEMONSTRATION . .......... STATE FOREST........................ Public Trails THE FORES" TOF NISENE MARKS Public Trails STATE PARK SANTA CRUZ Public Parking not to scale EXHIBIT A: PROPERTY LOCATION MAP MILLS CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Lands of Russian Convent of Our Lady of Vladimir 0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 N 1/2 Mile rl CONVEN ROPE TR Y CONVENTS 1 ±24 AC.)/ PEDESTRIAN �: � i� y I,EASEIIAENT' �► ' � ��. 35� � L 4 Section Line 40' t1800' CON1/ENT:PROPERTY--� (FEE-PARCE 5lACRES) �/ L/ CONVENT PROPERTY O EN SPACE EASEMENT {t91 AC.) LOCATION OF AUXILIARY RESIDENCE OPEN SPACE EASEMENT - ±91 ACRES MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C7iQ3I+ PATROL& MAINTENANCE EASEMENT EXISTING ROADS EXHIBIT B: SITE MAP Regional Open . . .ice 2 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-99-127 Meeting 99-23 Date: September 22,1999 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Authorization for Administrative Office Staff and Area Sup9sritendents to Observe the 1999 Christmas Day Paid Holiday on Monday, December 27, 1999, and to Clo the Administrative Office During the Week of December 27 Through December 31, 1999 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1.Authorize the administrative office staff and area superinten ents to observe the 1999 Chris in Day paid holiday on Monday,December 27, 1999. 2.Approve the closure of the administrative office during the week of December 27 through December 31, 1999. DISCUSSION Section 1.90 of the Board's Rules of Procedure and Section 6.2(d)of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual both state that if a paid holiday falls on a Saturday,the holiday shall be observed on the preceding Friday,and if a paid holiday falls on Sunday,the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday. This year,the Christmas Eve holiday falls on a Friday and the Christmas Day holiday falls on a Saturday. District policies dictate that the Christmas Day holiday should therefore be observed on Friday,but they are silent as to when the Christmas Eve holiday,which otherwise would be observed on Friday,should be observed if the Christmas Day holiday is observed on Friday. Although not specifically addressed in District policies and procedures,the ordinary practice would be to push the Christmas Eve holiday back to Thursday, December 23. At your November 12, 1997 meeting,you approved the closure of the administrative office each year during the week containing the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day designated District holidays(see report R-97-151). Under the existing holiday structure and closure practices,the Christmas Day holiday would be observed on Friday,December 24,the Christmas Eve holiday would be observed on Thursday,December 23, and the administrative office closure days would be Monday,Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 20,21, and 22. Furthermore, since the New Year's Day holiday falls on Saturday, January 1, it will be observed on Friday, December 31. 330 Distel Circle . Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 FAX: 650-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosdr+openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton In order to provide a more continuous and practical holiday closure experience,the recommended schedule for this year's Christmas holidays is to observe the Christmas Eve holiday on Friday,December 24,and the Christmas Day holiday on Monday, December 27. The year-end administrative office closure week would occur during the week of December 27 through December 31. December 27 would be the designated Christmas Day holiday,and December 31 would be the designated New Year's Day holiday,since the actual holiday falls on a Saturday. Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday, December 28,29,and 30, would be the administrative office closure days. The revised holiday schedule and administrative office closure would apply only to the administrative office staff. Bargaining unit employees would adhere to the designated holiday schedule in Section 11.IA. of the Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU Local 715,which designates December 23 as the Christmas Eve holiday and December 24 as the Christmas Day holiday. Supervising rangers would adhere to the existing non-bargaining unit holiday schedule,observing Christmas Eve on December 23 and Christmas Day on December 24. Area Superintendents would observe the same holiday schedule as the administrative office staff(the proposed December 24 Christmas Eve holiday and December 27 Christmas Day holiday),although they do not participate in the administrative office closure. As in past years,administrative office employees would be able to use accrued leave time to take the December 28,29,and 30 closure days off,or, if desired,they could choose to work any or all of the three closure days. The administrative office would remain closed to the public for the entire week. Prepared by: Deirdre Dolan Administration and Human Resources Manager Contact person: same Regional Open , . -ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-99-124 Meeting 99-24 September 22, 1999 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Purchase Wood Chipper GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION! Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase contract with Cal-Line Equipment for one wood chipper at a cost of$24,262.07. DISCUSSION At your August 11, 1999 meeting you authorized staff to solicit competitive bids for one wood chipper(see report R-99-1 10). After finalizing specifications, staff solicited competitive bids from chipper dealers. Bid packets were sent directly to two dealers and a notice was placed in the San Jose Mercury News. The following two bids were received: 1) Cal-Line Equipment $24,262.07 (including tax) 2) Bandit Industries $26,852.72 (including tax) Cal-Line Equipment's bid met the District's specifications and was the lowest responsive bidder. Cal-Line was the low bidder on a past chipper bid for the District. Staff has found Cal-Line Equipment to be a qualified and responsible chipper dealer. The approved fiscal year 1999-2000 budget includes $20,000 for the purchase of this chipper. Because of new improvements that enhance the safety and functionality of chipper equipment, staff anticipated bids of approximately $24,000. The additional amount required will be made available by foregoing lower priority equipment purchases planned for this year. Prepared by: David Topley, Support Services Supervisor Contact person: Same as above 330 Distel Circle , Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 650-691-1200 FAX: 050-091-0485 * E-mail: niros(]@opeiispa(-e.org - Wei)site:www.ol)eiis[)a(e.org Board of Mre(tw,:Pete Siemen,,Mary C. Davey, led Cyr, Deane tittle, Nonette Kinko,Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C.Nit/ - Genef,j/Nl.in,iger:L.Craig Wilton Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To Board of Directors From: C.Britton, General Manager Date: September 22, 1999 Re: FYIs 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 9 E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org i I INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Sept. 16, 1999 TO: C. Britton, General Manger FROM: G. Baillie, Operations Analyst SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month August Year 1999 VIOLATIONS TOTALS CITES CRIMES TOTALS CITES Bicycles Poss. stolen vehicle 1 0 Closed area 6 6 Auto burglary 1 0 Speed 14 7 Minor poss. alcohol 2 0 Helmet 30 11 Unlawful entry 1 0 Night-riding 2 0 Unsafe operation 0 0 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Dogs Bicycle 8 Prohibited area 4 1 Equestrian 0 Off-leash 3 2 Hiking/running 1 Off-road vehicles 0 0 Search & rescue 2 Closed area 2 2 Air evacuation 2 After hours 20 17 Fire 1 Fishing 0 0 Vandalism 5 0 ENFORCEMENT Parking 4 0 Citations 48 Parking after hours 7 0 Written warnings 49 Dumping/littering 0 0 Arrests 0 Campfires 4 0 Police assistance 4 Camping 3 0 Weapons MUTUAL AID Actual contact 0 0 Accidents 1 Report only 0 0 Law Enforcement 3 Evidence of 0 0 Landing Zone 1 Smoking 2 2 Fire 0 Loose horse 1 0 SUMMARIES OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS Aug.2: An intoxicated and possibly mentally disturbed person was found at the intersection of Alpine Rd. and Skyline Blvd. Earlier he had made unauthorized entry (unlocked back door) to the Nature Center and used the phone. San Mateo sheriff's deputy responded. The individual was released to a family member. D. Sanguinetti, L. Hyman. Aug. 6 & The remains of a large beer party and bonfire were discovered on Aug. 6 and again on Aug. Aug. 18: 18 at Purisima OSP. These were similar to a party that had been discovered in late July. San Mateo Sheriff's Office has been asked to increase patrols on weekend nights. L. Paterson, F. Olson, J. Menk. Aug, 7: A Stevens Creek County Park ranger requested mutual aid assistance for two uncooperative visitors. K. Carlson responded and aided the ranger in gaining identification. Aug, 14: An abandoned vehicle in Sierra Azul was reported to K. Miller. He determined the vehicle was stolen and California Highway Patrol was requested. CHP handled the recovery. Aug, 18: One of the largest search efforts ever conducted on District land was initiated at Skyline Ridge OSP on August 18, 1999. Ground search teams and dog teams from seven California counties participated in the search for an overdue 68-year-old male hiker. San Mateo county Sheriffs Office/Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinated the effort. A helicopter from East Bay Regional Park District and fixed-wing aircraft from SMSO and San Joaquin counties carried on aerial searches. A scuba diving team searched Alpine and Horseshoe lakes. The Skyline Ranger Office was used as the Incident Command Center. The search was conducted over four `operational periods' of twelve hours each. Incident Command teams rotated each operational period. The search area covered most of the South Skyline Area and Portola State Park. District staff from Foothills and Skyline participated in the search by filling key roles, such as search team liaisons and in the incident command structure. A main office staff person was assigned as public information officer. A more intense grid-search technique was begun, and the hiker, a San Jose resident and frequent Skyline preserves visitor, was found deceased at 10:38 a.m. on August 20, 1999. He was found under an oak tree just off the Ridge Trail, near the vista point. He was approximately one mile from his vehicle. The cause of death appeared to be natural. Aug, 22: A fatal vehicle accident occurred on Hicks Road that resulted in a fire. It burned five acres of Sierra Azul OSP. K. Carlson and J. Smith were first on scene. CDF and San Jose Fire responded. T. Randall and K. Miller also were assigned to the incident. Aug, 29: Two cyclists were cited for riding cross-country through the burn area at Russian Ridge. There has been an increase of off-trail riding in the burn area. W. Phillips. Vandalism Incidents: Aug, 1: One lock was cut and a door kicked open at the airbase in Sierra Azul. Aug. 7: Several epithets directed at rangers were scratched into a Grabtown Trail closure barricade at Purisima Creek OSP. They included 120 to kill a ranger" and "I hate rangers - waste of tax $." The barricade has been in place for two years. It is uncertain when the vandalism took place. L. Paterson. Aug, 7: T. Randall found the remains of a small campfire next to a gate in Sierra Azul. The fire hazard and fire lane signs had been removed. The signs were replaced. Aug, 17: A regulation sign at Windy Hill OSP was scratched and pitted, possibly shot with pellets. Aug, 17: Two District docents discovered a 10' x 15' area of graffiti on the sandstone formation in El Corte de Madera OSP. Most of the damage was removed with a wire brush. B. Malone. State Park Bond Measure March 2000 Ballot I. Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR) $624,750,000 State Parks Projest $502,750,000 --includes trails/access near Coe/Mendoza/Bear Ranches $500,000 Natural&Cultural Resource Stewardship Projects $18,000,000 Volunteer Facility Projects $4,000,000 Murray-Hayden Urban parks(benefit low-income youth) $100,000,000 lI. Grants to Local Agencies for Urban Praks, Trail&Rec Facilities $716,500,000 Per Capita Grants to cities, counties&park districts $388,000,000 Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space Grant Program $200,000,000 Playground safety projects $7,000,000 State Park facilities administered by local agencies $20,000,000 California Heritage Fund $10,000,000 Riparian Habitat $10,000,000 Non-motorized trail projects $10,000,000 --Bicycle/ped/transit connection trails $2,500,000 Zoos, museums, aquariums&wildlife/historical resources ed $71,500,000 --includes Delta Science Center $2,000,000 Regional youth soccer facilities-priority for projects utilizing school recreation facilities and serving disadvantaged youth $15,000,000 III. Regional Resources $30,000,000 San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program $30,000,000 IV. California Conservation Corps $15,000,000 Grants for local Conservation Corps $12,500,000 State Conservation Corps $2,500,000 V. Wildlife Conservation Board $265,500,000 Wetlands $10,000,000 --San Joaquin Valley Habitat JV $5,000,000 --outside of San Joaquin Valley $5,000,000 Riparian and watershed lands $10,000,000 Threatened and endangered species $45,000,000 Ancient redwoods and oak woodlands $13,000,000 --Forest Legacy program match not more than $5,000,000 --Oak woodlands not less than $5,000,000 Salton Sea $5,000,000 Wildlife Conservation Partnership Projects $82,500,000 NCCP $100,000,000 VI. Department of Fish&Game $12,000,000 Waterfowl habitat projects $5,000,000 Wildlife area improvement projects $5,000,000 Non-native vegetation removal $2,000,000 VII. Tahoe Conservancy $50,000,000 i VIII. State Coastal Conservancy $220,400,000 San Francisco Bay Area projects $ 25,000,000 Santa Monica Bay projects 25,000,000 Coastal areas and watersheds 150,000,000 --includes 15,000,000 north of Gualala River --includes 5,000,000 for coastal trail --includes 2,000,000 for Guadalupe River and Ridge Trail IX. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy $35,000,000 X. Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy $5,000,000 XI. San Joaquin River Conservancy $15,000,000 X1I. Agricultural Land Conservation Projects(Dept of Conservation) $25,000,000 XIII. Urban Forestry Grants and Projects(Dept. of Forestry&Fire Protect.) $10,000,000 XIV. San Francisco Golden Gate Park $15,000,000 XV. Sierra-Nevada-Cascade Program $6,250,000 XVI. River Parkways $33,500,000 LA River $10,000,000 San Gabriel River Watershed 15,000,000 Kern River 2,500,000 Santa Clarita Watershed 1,000,000 Sacramento River 3,000,000 American River Visitor Center 21000,000 XVIL County of Sonoma misc projects 2,000,000 XVIII. San Benito Cnty community center 200,000 XIX. City of Galt community center 500,000 XX. City of Gilroy community center 400,000 XXI. Alameda County Camp Arroyo 2,000,000 XXII. San Bernardino Mountains wild animal rehab center 1,000,000 Total $2,085,000,000 lo Re a ., . MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 15, 1999 Sandy Nichols, Executive Director Similar letters were sent to all recipients on the attached list The Trail Center 3921 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto,CA 94303 Dear Ms. Nichols: As you know,the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District often applies for grants in order to leverage its property tax revenue and maximize the effectiveness of the public's investment in open space projects. In the past,you have kindly supported these grant applications,and I thank you for that support. Once again,we are applying for funding,and once again we would like to ask you to take a few moments to send a letter of support. I'd like to assure you that such letters are indeed of great value in the grant application process, and can make the difference in whether or not a grant application is successful. The District is currently applying for a$29,950 Recreational Trails Program(RTP)grant in order to construct a 1.5- mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail at its Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.This grant program was formerly known as the National Trails Act Fund Program of 1991,but has been renamed and funded as part of the 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 2 1"Century(TEA-21). Since the"new"program funds are no longer subject to annual appropriations which often resulted in dire under-funding of the program,we have before us a great opportunity to provide the public with a new regional trail connection. Construction of this trail will provide a hiking-and equestrian-only alternative to an existing,parallel Ridge Trail segment.District patrol staff and visitors have frequently expressed concern with the high level of mountain bike usage on the existing segment. Provision of this new,parallel alignment along the Skyline corridor will allow hikers and equestrians the opportunity to avoid these multiple-use issues, and have a safer and more enjoyable visit, while providing a connection to other regional public lands and trails. This effectively meets one of the key criteria of the RTP, that of providing for diversified trail use within a recreational trail corridor. This will be an exceptional trail,meandering through mixed evergreen forest on the upper slopes, to redwoods in the damp, lower areas of the canyon, and offering dramatic views of Butano Ridge and the Pacific Ocean from a grassy meadow bordering the Skyline Boulevard frontage.This new link from District lands in the South Skyline area to the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail and State park lands will greatly enhance visitors' experience and opportunities. If you are able to assist the District,please write a letter of support to Mr. Keith Steinhart, Project Officer,Local Services Section,Dept.of Parks and Recreation,P.O.Box 942896, Sacramento,CA 94296-001, fax#(916)653-6511. Attached is a sample letter of support that you may wish to use as a guide in preparing your letter. It would be most helpful if your letter is sent as soon as possible,and we would also appreciate it if you provided our office with a copy of your letter. Thank you for your consideration of providing a support letter, and for your ongoing support of the District. Sincerely, Jed Cyr President,Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: MROSD Board of Directors 330 Distel Circle # Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 650-691-1200 FAX: 650-691 0485 # E-mail: mrosd 11openspace.org Web site:www.op(,nspace.org Boarrt of C�irer tars:Pete Sic men..,�_. ...___ s,Miry C Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C. Nitz - Gc ncral Manager:t.Craig Britton Honorable Bruce McPherson,Member,California State Senate Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator Honorable Dianne Feinstein,U.S. Senator Honorable Tom Campbell, United States House of Representatives Honorable Fred Keeley, Member, California Assembly Honorable Jan Beautz, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Ms. Jan Anderson, Santa Cruz Mountains Sector Park Superintendent Denice Dade,Committee for Green Foothills John Woodbury,Bay Area Open Space Council Brian Steen,Executive Director, Sempervirens Fund Debbie Ruddock, Sierra Club Doug Kerseg,Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Sandy Nichols,Executive Director,The Trail Center Regional Open pace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: J. Escobar, Assistant Gener Manal r FROM: C. Britton, General Assistant DATE: September 10, 1999 SUBJECT: Commercial License Agreement with COSIMO, LLC (The Lodge at Skylonda) The Commercial License Agreement between COSIMO, LLC (owner of The Lodge at Skylonda) and the District was fully executed on September 8, 1999. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. I have attached a copy of the Agreement to forward to Skyline field office to ensure compliance with the hike notification provision of the agreement. DEDICAT14)N CHART INFORMATION Dedication Status Apl,i,,val Closing Dedication (Intended or Preserve Area Grantor Date Date Date Acres Withheld?) Notes LA Honda Crock COSIMO,LLC 9/81T) n/a n/a .1 n/a 25-year license agreement and trail easement cc: board of Directors D. Dolan Operations Accounting Planning Malcolm: In accordance with 5ection 10 of the Agreement,you need to decide if you want to put a District display and materials at Okylonda'o premises. Please call them directly if you want to pursue this opportunity. Del: In accordance with 5action 2 of the Agreement,would you please make arrangements to inspect the lower portion of the Lodge property for a future public trail location. This needr,to be decided and agreed with in the, next,1&0 days. H-.\CRAIG\Skylonda Closing Mernomptl 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone:650-691-1200 FAX: 650-691-0485 9 E-mail:nirosd@ol,)ensl)ace.org e Wei)site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little, Nonetre Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz - General Manager:L.Craig Britton LA HONDdj CREEK OPEN SI#CE PRESERVE MID P I 1NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT "too Map Leg( kY '� THE LODGE AT Cattee�(x) :w r, z SKYLONDA PROPERTY -o Trail Distan 35 rid# M� "s9M in Miles Trail dclg, • �': "$ n"� Vehicle • "� ti! ;x ,., Driveway Roadside Parl, Skyline Boulevard POTENTIAL Restrooms PUBLIC TRAIL _k- �� r F L tr: xk "31'S �H0nd Creek Caretaker 1 pp • U I Point of Intere 2000 ` Other Public Lai 10 NORTHWESTERLY PORTION No r OF LA HONDA CREEK PlivatPwaLL r, w ? OPEN SPACE PRESERVE / • No Public Entr ys'y��.•: i .• � V • Cbsed Arcs Trail Use - a t (LH02) —•— sa"T Hiking,Equestri. (LH01)�� Pres rve En iy 0.2 0.5 1800 0 it 0.3 `...0 0.2 EXHIBIT C PAGE OF 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 One-Half Mile LA HON DA CREEK OPEN S ACE PRESERVE MIDI .NSULA REGIONAL OPEN MCE DISTRICT Ma p Lege ' -� THE LODGE AT Gate(x) ^ � ¢b SKYLONDA PROPERTY Trail Distan in Miles IN- »' � Trail Bridge r � • 1�t;,rl _ Vehicle t�' h zi •q� 1, ¢�, g� Driveway • Roadside Park Skyline Boulevard POTENTIAL x..- PUBLIC TRAIL x Restrooms y Caretaker ,r 1V I Point of lnterc Other Public Lai r � � Y NORTHWESTERLY PORTION No Public Entr OF LA HONDA CREEK Nime ix L"dL- ,� a OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Lei � � ' • No Public Entr .7 • Ck c dArea Trail Use r t i -� —•— x� � r..q r t i a #' Hiking,Equestri; (LH01)•—� Pres rve En',y s 0.2 0.5 1800 ♦ Cf '`� r M. 'i j , 1 • r 2000 ` ;All 0.3 a� »<+ � ♦ 0.2 T ort EXHIBIT C PAGE 1 OF 1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 One-Half Mile Regional Open . ace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: C. Britton, General Manager FROM: M. Williams, Real Property Representative DATE: June 11, 1999 SUBJECT: Munson Property Addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Escrow closed for the subject transaction on June 11, 1999 and title to and possession of this 40-acre parcel passed to the District. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of April 14, 1999. This property is subject to a conservation easement in favor of Save-the-Redwoods League. DEDICATION CHART INFORMATION Dedication Board Status Approval Closing Dedication (Intended or Preserve Area Grantor Date Date Date Acres Withheld?) Notes Long Ridge OSP Munson 4/14/99 6/11/99 40 Intended Save-the-Redwoods Grant I, cc: Board of Directors I D. Dolan Operations Accounting Planning H:U.ong Ridge\Muason Closing Memo.wpd 110 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 650-691-1200 FAX: 650-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd,ropenspace.org Web site:www.openspace.org B(wr l of Drr'e(too, Pete Siemer)" ,'Mary C. D'1rey,Jed Cvr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C. Nitz -General AUu)ar;er'L Crail Britton II LONG RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District `!�� \�\�-j i�` �° �r tnsx'-� `��d k i �.,�k4�f' f�� •"'ye,� � .... rl �- N LR121, -.1 -- m = w� sc x+ i y4� a»"' �' •'` a 0.1 �` � _. LONG RIDGE I €. OPEN SPACE (LROy{ M v �;. ,PRESERVE 0.4 `j upper Stevens`Creek his_ r �iRua{ —�i d ego ( County Park IWO (Schoo'.l�o i u: �asd 6'0 0.� '?: 0.4 .----� ✓� cc - i' <` 1 0.2 O �`_�� J•__ SARATOGA GAP orY ym OPEN SPACE ua i- Ray eStail • PRESERVE _ hSQ� lu-. 2wro %�./ {Leal u.r 1d00 `M1 _ t 2 op ..__ ft , y \ / 1 121 14041 - t Portola !� PROPOSED Sate Park f ACQUISITION ( GARROD (40 AC.) Sar PROPOSED \ \ vi -f- --- f _ ACQUISITION �I� _-�• . r c {�� MUNSON (40 AC.) ''•. "`F 1 '•�L°0 /'� ail Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail / EXHIBIT A: SITF MAP z LONG RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District M1(4"f, `" 11 It�`k '_� yn ,r , ___ '\�...` ....\M1` jonb, /(�� ( '" J •• IrSx'- us "`J o•P�..;\ c_.-, y!•. N �, b J �/ .1� 1 fl 0.7 �. � U.i ("44 '...k. ¢• � O l._� 1 ! •;Y �^ JJJ]]] fLRl71� / � p 4�!(v• _`��J� 4 •�> �`dGn � � ./`�"� S. �` �t � �• ��.�c r;3�~� �'�;3v+ T�:li/ �_ (--1./ �i -y�, ��'�:1 UA 'LONG RIDGE t OPEN SPACE ciRm) _.PRESERVE cal tt` Lo`� '" ' U er -tev ,Creek d 0,;4 T.s • �. - � .�,� , e�?1��.1.� 7i3'�tt ,i.-�1RU41 � ek° 1 // COUllty Pdrk� 1�U0� °'� w, t' �� 1 ti�) ��,, Is ) � _ `� _ \� U.5 5 � �v .� �r � � �nl•�--�` •F 1M111�_/ �wj:s" r .a Irv.�y,��-,~�t.� �•,llu: - - ,. •, a �J� u .�0.4 ,SARATOGA GAP u 0.2 ryR _ OPEN SPACE o.s C PRESERVE ' \\ �� /g\►�.r4p `..!`._� Q U... 2bl 0 r.l a,� drool o.l `� /, •J 1 .� arch ) f�j_,,` •' 12 N 1 _� .�--` j / �l ;''�� r �1�• 2000 s Nf Ran __.. .....�• l e llttrtll11100 x.oad 1.7 ROPOSED Sate Park--- ACQUISITION -J� CA GARROD (40 AC.) c,_,. S PROPOSED . ACQUISITION ' , MUNSON (40 AC ) x 1" 3`3t f F. x tti 't' .�.`.'.J ��••`. i *$ 7 i.�, ,�ti�x� n i : '. r � ,z� _ 211Uf1 �.._. ..:1.� � - .. 1 � k Skyline-t°-Ihe•Sca Trail :—�• 1�� August 10, 1999 The Honorable Betsy Crowder, Director Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 Dear Betsy, Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our Town Hall meeting in Hall Moon Bay. The meeting was very well attended and I want you to know how much it means to me to have had you with us. As always, whenever I may be of assistance to you and MROSD, do let me know. Most gratefully, Aima G. Eshoo Member of Congress AGE:ktr Regional Open ' . MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT September 10, 1999 This letter sent to all on attached list (name) (title) (address) (city, state, zip) Dear(greeting): The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is applying for a$500,000 Habitat Conservation Fund(HCF) matching grant,and your assistance is crucial for the successful award of these funds.The District is seeking this grant to help purchase the 493-acre Loma Prieta Ranch property located on the steep southwest slopes of Mt. Loma Prieta in Santa Cruz county. This property contains the largest headwaters tributary of Soquel Creek. Its redwood-shaded pools,runs,and riffles form an important spawning and rearing habitat for the endangered Steelhead Trout. The year-round flow of cold, unpolluted water also benefits the Steelhead,Pacific Sculpin,Three-spined Stickleback, and Pacific Lamprey living in Soquel Creek. These factors make this acquisition suitable for grant funds in the Anadromous salmonids/trout habitat category. The steep terrain supports a variety of plant communities,ranging from undisturbed "true" chaparral and knobcone pine at the higher elevations to riparian and redwood forests at the lower. Animals here are equally diverse, and include 32 species of mammals, 71 species of birds, 9 species of amphibian, and 13 species of reptile, as well as 25 orders of insects. The land is prime deer/mountain lion habitat and home to several California Species of Special Concern. In addition to these outstanding resource values, Loma Prieta Ranch offers excellent recreational benefits. The road through the property could become a critical link in a route from the summit of Mt. Loma Prieta to the sea. It will help link the Bay Area Ridge Trail with Santa Cruz County's Coastal Trail. Less than a mile north of the property is the District's Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and to the south is Soquel Demonstration State Forest and Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Together these public lands total over 26,000 acres. This is a rare acquisition opportunity and it would be very helpful if you could provide a letter of support for the award of grant funds for this project. Please direct letters to Mr. Keith Steinhart,Project Officer, Local Services Section, Dept.of Parks and Recreation,P.O.Box 942896, Sacramento,CA 94296-001, fax#(916)653-6511. Attached is a sample letter of support that you may wish to use as a guide in preparing your letter. It would be most helpful if your letter is sent as soon as possible,prior to the October 1 application deadline. We would also appreciate it if you provided our office with a copy of your letter. Thank you for your continuing support of our goals of enhancing regional open space,preserving unique wildlife habitat,recreation programs,and public access. Sincerely, Jed Cyr President,Board of Directors BC/mcs cc: MROSD Board of Directors 3 M Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 * Phone: 650-691-1200 FAX:0 50-691 0485 * E-mail: mrosd@opensl>ace.org * Web site:www.opensl)ace.org (3owrd rat Directors.Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led C r, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Bets Crowder, Kenneth(. Nil/ - Gcv�� .._. y y aer.il M.an��er:L Craig Britton SAMPLE LETTEI� OF SVPPORT NIROSI) HABITAT CONSERVATION Ft ND GWANT September 15, 1999 Mr.Keith Steinhart Project Officer,Local Services Section Dept.of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento,CA 94296-001 RE: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Application—Loma Prieta Ranch Acquisition Dear Mr. Steinhart: I would like to express my strong support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Spaqe,,,Dj$0ict's application for a $500,000 Habitat Conservation Fund grant.This grant will help the District acquire the 493ma Prieta Ranch property*ore,i,b as an addition to its Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. This property contains the largest ere headwati��,,.,Itributar,'.,�)',")'O"f-', uel Cr� k. The S_q 0�'s redwood-shaded pools, runs, and riffles are important spawning and rearia abffWbr SteelheadW dditionally, the year- round flow of cold, unpolluted Water also other ii, )wtsh liviQA6wristrearn in Soquel Creek. o er t categor�,),,44,5,� d primarily on the importance of Loma a* This grant applic;�,UJp the A,�,,,a4 -0 s4ln� 40ftrout h a Pmous py Prieta Ranch n.poip'ting Hea� rsC Creel ad sp;' ing habitat. The ren a ',of Loi*� i,"i exceptionally diverse biology. Surrounded by large blocks of uq_0,f r Ranch remote, even though it is relatively close to urban centers in San Jose and eject protected lands," e" t aild an Santa Cruz. p terrain'supports a variety of plant communities,ranging from undisturbed "true" chaparral and p knobcone pine k#"igher elevations to riparian and redwood forests at the lower. A grassy plateau in the middle overlooks Monterey Bay. Animals on the property are equally diverse. The District's wildlife consultant found 32 species of mammals, 71 species of birds, 9 species of amphibian and 13 species of reptile, as well as 25 orders of insects. The land is prime deer/mountain lion habitat and home to several California Species of Special Concern. These factors make the acquisition and preservation of this land a high priority for the District. I urge you to ensure that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District receives funding to help permanently protect the Loma Prieta Ranch and its important biological diversity. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, (your name) cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Assemblyman Fred Keeley Senator Bruce McPherson Senator Byron Sher Assemblyman Jim Cunneen Assemblyman Ted Lempert Santa Cruz County Supervisor Jan Beautz Capitola City Councilmember Dennis Norton Capitola City Councilmember Bruce Arthur Sandy Nichols, Executive Director, The Trail Center Clifford Janoff,Executive Director, Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Debbie Ruddock, Sierra Club Kaitlin Gaffney, Greenbelt Alliance Brian Steen, Executive Director, Sempervirens Fund Audrey Rust,Executive Director,Peninsula Open Space Trust Steve McCormick, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy John Woodbury,Bay Area Open Space Council Denice Dade, Committee for Green Foothills Steve Lienau, Friends of Soquel Creek Tom Mader, Save the Habitat Patricia Anderson, Dept. of Fish and Game Vickie Nichols, Save Our Shores Don Alley, Fish Biologist, City of Capitola& Soquel Water District Donna Meyers, Coastal Watershed Council Karen Christensen, Resource Conservation District Barbara Graves, Soquel Creek Task Force Ken Johnson 401 Beach Ave. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1403 September 22, 1999 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Openspace District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 RE: Power of Eminent Domain On November 12, 1998 I. and others from the Coastside, addressed the board. We expressed our desire for an Open Space District to protect the area; but our ardent opposition to the Power of Eminent Domain. In most arenas of honest disagreement there is a small window of time in which to reach a win-win agreement. During the break, at that meeting, several Board Members asked if I would put into writing my verbal assurances of support for MROSD if MROSD would only drop the Power of Eminent Domain. In the intervening time, three events have occurred at the meetings of MROSD's Coastal Advisory Committee: • A presentation by David Hansen on July 27 demonstrating that MROSD would be far more effective if it adopted Sonoma's status as not having the Power of Eminent Domain • A presentation by Norman Matteoni, Esq., demonstrating that a "policy" provided no protection from the Power of Eminent Domain • And at the last meeting Director Hanko's comments that she would support the dropping of the Power of Eminent Domain. It therefore seems appropriate that 1, and others who are currently circulating petitions, express our support for the annexation of the Coastside by MROSD if it will act to make the dropping of the Power of Eminent Domain a reality! I would request that the Board place on the agenda of its next meeting a Resolution authorizing a request of the State legislator for "friendly" legislation, supported by all parties with standing, to amend the Public Resuorces Code {Sec 5500-5595} eliminating MROSD's Power of Eminent Domain. [5563.5 demonstrates an understanding of the process by MROSD] Sincerely, Ke Johnson F-050 T-012 P-002/003 JAN 02 '89 07:29 tiovernors Home Page-mess Rdhaase Page I of 2 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR L":157 FOR EMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 19" GOVERNOR DAVIS SIGNS BILL PLACING $2.1 BILLION PARK BOND ON MARCH 2000 BALLOT LOS ANGELES—Taking a historic step to restore that which is irreplaceable,Governor Gray Davis today signed legislation,AD 18 by Assembly Speaker Antonio Vill2raigosa(D-Los Angeles)and Aminbly Speaker pro Temport Fred Keeley(D-Boulder Creek),authorizing the Villaraigosa- Keeley Safe Neighborhood Parks,Clean Water and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 to be placed on the March 2000 ballot. "Since the beginning of our state parks system in 1964,California's public parks and open spaces have stood as an outward symbol of our State's soaring soul and spirit. From the redwood forests of the North to the coastal bluffs of the South,these are special places of grandeur and glory that belong to us,the people of California, for all time to come,"Governor Davis said as he signed the bill in Will Rogers Park in Pacific Palisades. "For far too long, however,we have neglected these magnificent mileposts of California's natural heritage. That ends today. On this day,we take historic steps to restore that which is irreplaceable-" The$2.1 billion general obligation park bond, if approved by the voters,will provide California's first opportunity in more than a decade to invest in local and state parks, clean water and coastal beaches. The Bond Act also will provide funding to build and rehabilitate recreational, social and cultural centers that serve youth, seniors and families in urban centers. Among other things,the Bond Act will provide: $544.7 million for rehabilitation and improvements to the state parks system $826-5 million for grants to local agencies for urban parks,trails and recreational facilities $45-8 million for river,parkway and land conservation $277.5 million for acquisition of wildlife habitat and open space land $220 million for protection of coastal areas,watersheds and wetlands F-050 T-012 P-003 003 JAN 02 '89 07:29 f a Governor's Home Page-Press am Page 2 of 2 For more than 60 years the creation, expansion and development of the State Park System has been fiuided through the sale of general obligation bonds. More recently,local parks, coastal protection, wildlife habitat acquisition and enhancement and special area protection have also been funded through state bonds.However,no bond acts for parks have been approved in the 1990's, leaving state and local parks, habitat protection and arts severely underfunded. Meanwhil California's population has inc other conservation e� ceased y e, by Pop more than 5 midlion, leading to heavy demand for parks,beaches and recreational facilities. "As governor,I have often spoken of our duty to build on the awesome achievements of those who came before us_ That duty extends to our stewardship of our precious natural resources,"the governor continued. "We must preserve California's natural heritage today so that our children and our children's children can enjoy it tomorrow." GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS • SACRAMENTO,CALIFORNIA 95814 (916)"5-2841