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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 99-26
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 1999
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California
Please Note: 6:15 p.m. Special Meeting Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
AGENDA*
6:15 ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT-- CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 6:15 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting
Closed Session in order to convene a Special Meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Financing Authority. The District's Regular Meeting will convene after the adjournment of the
Financing Authority meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene
the Special Meeting Closed Session.
1. Conference with District Counsel - Pending Litiggign - Government Code Section
54956.9(a) LGCC vs. Arlie Land and Cattle Company, MROSD, et al.
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Government code Section 54956.8
Real Property: San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 085-080-180
Agency Negotiator: Michael Williams
Negotiating Parties: Adam K. Greenblatt and Cynthia L. Fong
Owner's Negotiator: Ellie Bullis
Under Negotiations: Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
7:15 THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT WILL ADJOURN AT THIS TIME TO CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY. THE DISTRICT'S
REGULAR MEETING WILL CONVENE AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE FINANCING AUTHORITY
MEETING
3 10 Distel Circe . Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-091-1200
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7:30 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR -J. Cyr
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 13, 1999
*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD BUSINESS
7:35 1 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for Consideration of a Wild Pig Control
Program on Public and Private Properties in the Skyline Area Between the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, the California Department of Fish and Game, the California
Department of Parks and Recreation, and the South Skyline Association; Authorization for the
General Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the California Department
of Fish and Game, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and the South Skyline
Association for Consideration of a Wild Pig Control Program on Public and Private Properties
in the South Skyline Area; Provide Direction to the Use and Management Committee to
Evaluate and Review a Pig Control Program and Report Back to the Board Before Finalizing
the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget; and Authorization for the Board President to Approve,
Subject to Approval by the General Manager and the General Counsel, Minor Revisions to the
Memorandum of Understanding Which Do Not Substantially Change Any Material Term of the
Agreement - J. Isaacs
8:05 2 Tentative Adoption of An Amendment to the Use and Management Plan of Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve to Install a Memorial Bench and Plaque; Determination that the Recommended
Actions are Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act; Tentative
Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and Management Plan of Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve to Install a Bench and Plaque in Memory of Mr. Norbert Eberhardt and Dedicated to
District Staff and Search-and-Rescue Volunteers and Workers, with the Costs of the Bench,
Plaque, and Installation to be Borne by the Family of Mr. Eberhardt - M. Smith
8:15 3 Notice of Contract Completion and Authorization of Additional Budget for Consulting Services
for the Purisima Creek Trail/Road Storm Damage Repair Project, Purisima Creek Redwoods
Open Space Preserve; Authorization for the President of the Board, or Other Appropriate
Officer, to Execute a Notion of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the Storm Damage
Repair Project; and Authorization for an Increase in Contract Amounts Above the General
Manager's $10,000 Spending Authorization Limit for Two Consultants On the Project: An
Increase of$10,000 ($20,000 Total) to D & M Consulting Engineers, Inc., for Present and
Pending Services, and An Increase of$4,000 ($14,000 total) to Gilbert Carwick for Services
Rendered on the Project- J. Cahill
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*** 4 Annual Seasonal Trail Closures Information Report - G. Baillie
*** 5 Resolution Approving Issuance of District Credit Cards; Approval of a Resolution Authorizing
the Issuance of Credit Cards to Specified Managers and Supervisors for District Purchasing
Activity - D. Dolan
*** REVISED CLAIMS
8:25 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - Directors and Staff
CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED (if necessary)
8:35 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.
Meeting 99-02
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
GOVERNING BOARD
7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 1999
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California
AGENDA*
7:15 ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Consent Item)
• October 28, 1998
• December 14, 1998
• August 11, 1999
7:20 NEW BUSINESS
1. Acceptance of The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority Financial
Statement and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants as Compiled by Grant
Thornton, Accountants and Management Consultants and Authorization for the Executive
Director to File the Annual Continuing Disclosure Report Required by Law
MATTERS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA - The Chair will invite public comment on items not
appearing on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of
order.
All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members,
the Executive Director, and members of the public may request that an item be removed form the
Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 99-25
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 13, 1999
MINUTES
1. ROLL CALL
President Jed Cyr called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
Members Present: Nonette Hanko, Mary Davey, Jed Cyr, Ken Nitz, Peter Siemens,
Deane Little, and Betsy Crowder (arrived at 6:35 P.M.).
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Duncan Simmons, Mike Williams, and
Mary de Beauvieres.
1I. CLOSED SESSION
J. Cyr stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing
Closed Session Agenda Item 1
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 P.M. and the Closed Session commenced at 6:33
P.M. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:25 P.M. and J. Cyr called the Regular
meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. He noted that no reportable actions had taken place in Closed
Session.
Additional Staff Present: Mary de Beauvieres, Deirdre Dolan, Malcolm Smith, Michael
Williams, Dennis Danielson, Randy Anderson, Peggy Coats
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
B. Crowder welcomed Harry Haeussler.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the agenda. N. Hanko seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
K. Nitz removed agenda item 4, Approval of Payment to Davis Paving, Inc. in An Amount
Not to Exceed $11,012.82 for Repair Of Allen Road, La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve;
Determination That The Project is Categorically ExeLppt From The California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); Approval of Payment for Work To Be Performed by Davis Paving Inc.;
and Authorization for the General Manager to Execute a Purchase Order in An Amount Not to
Exceed $11,012.82 for Repair of Allen Road, La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve; and ;
agenda item 5, Authorization to Contract with Sandra Gimbal for Planning Services on Storm
Damage Repairs and Other Planning Projects; Authorization for the General Manager to
Execute an Agreement with Sandra Gimbal for Contract Planning Services to Prepare Permit
Applications, Coordinate Preparation of Bid Documents for Storm Damage Repairs to District
Roads and Trails, and Other Services on Planning Projects as Required, with a Maximum
Contract Amount of$25,000 During Fiscal Year 1999-2000. B. Crowder removed the minutes
of the August 11 meeting.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including
approval of minutes of the September 21, 1999, Special Meeting; and the
September 22, 1999, Regular Meeting; a reply to a written communication
from Robert Zatkin, 140 Springdale Way, Redwood City, CA 94062; agenda
item 6, Renewal of Investment Authority and Annual Statement of Investment
Policy; Adoption of a Resolution Extending the Controller's Investment
Authority Until January 15, 2000; and Adoption of an Investment Policy;
agenda item 8, Authorize the General Counsel to Give Written Notice to the
Los Gatos Country Club, LLC, that the Amended Claim of September 9, 1999,
Was Untimely Filed and Is Being Returned Without Further Action, and
Revised Claims 99-18. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7
to 0.
V1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 11, 1999
B. Crowder made the following corrections to the minutes: Page 7, paragraph 4, Doug Kersey
should be Doug Kerseg. Paragraph 5, item 1, add the words, "concerning the Ridge Trail
through the San Francisco Watershed."
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the minutes be approved as amended. K. Nitz seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I - Consideration of Exercise of the District's Right of First Refusal
to Acquire the 20-Acre Slobe Property Adjacent to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve;
Approval of Final Boundary Survey and Parcel Reconfiguration of the 20-Acre Parcel
Retained by Mr. Robert Slobe; Approval of Private Driveway Maintenance Agreement;
Approval of Private Emergency Road Easement and Exchange Agreement, Tentative
Adoption of a Use and Management Plan Amendment for a Minor Trail Realignment
on the Preserve; Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically
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Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Instruction to the
General Manager to Decline to Exercise the District's Right of First Refusal to Acquire
the 20-Acre Parcel Owned by Robert Slobe; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the
Boundary Survey for the 20-Acre Parcel Retained by Robert J. Slobe, Authorizing the
President of the Board or Other Appropriate Officer to Accept a Grant Deed from Mr.
Slobe and Concurrently Execute a Grant Deed to Mr. Slobe to Complete the Boundary
Reconfiguration for the Retained Slobe Property, and Authorizing the President of the
Board or Other Appropriate Officer to Execute the Private Driveway Maintenance
Agreement with Robert J. Slobe for the Access Driveway from Portola Road to the 20-
Acre Slobe Property; Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the
President of the Board or Other Appropriate Officer to Execute the Private Emergency
Road Easement and Exchange Agreement with Robert J. Slobe and Northern California
Presbyterian Homes & Services, Inc., for an Emergency Road From the Slobe
Drivewaythrough the Sequoias to Willowbrook Drive, and Authorizing the President
of the Board or Other Appropriate Officer to Accept a Grant of Open Space Easement
Protecting the Hamm's Gulch and Corte Madera Creek Corridors that Travel through
the Slobe Property; and Tentative Adoption of a Use and Management Plan
Recommendation to Realign Approximately 300 Feet of Trail as it Enters Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve from a Town Trail on The Sequoias, in Conjunction with
Realignment of the Town's Trail on the Sequoias Property- (Report R-99-137).
M. de Beauvieres presented the staff report. She said the historic cattle chute on the
easement granted to The Sequoias would not be disturbed. C. Britton said preservation
or restoration of the chute is not currently part of the agreement. S. Schectman said the
District could determine whether it would be disturbed. If there is a threat, the District
could deal with it in the town permitting process.
M. Williams presented the remainder of the staff report. He said the road would
consist of a rock base; it is now dirt and some gravel
M. Williams reviewed staff's recommendations regarding the emergency access road
and exchange agreement. He described how the emergency road connected to a road on
The Sequoias property. He said the road goes up a hill and levels off on The Sequoias
property.
M. de Beauvieres presented the portion of the staff report regarding trail realignment.
The work would be done at no cost to the District and to District standards. She said
the proposed emergency access road is close to the picnic area. She said there would
be about 300 ft. of construction. She noted that the CEQA determination would depend
on which choice the Board made regarding the Right of First Refusal. She said the trail
was there when the District bought the property and needed to be realigned then.
Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highlands Circle, Los Altos, said he was familiar with the area.
The chute is close to the road and is badly overgrown. He thought preserving it was a
waste of time and effort. He thought the District should put pressure on The Sequoias
to make the trail from Portola Road up to the realigned trail an all-weather trail. He
said that as an equestrian, he would have no objection to cars on Spring Ridge Trail but
some people would.
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Carol Espinosa said she supported the plan for the driveway to come in on Spring
Ridge Trail. Putting pavement in would make it accessible for a longer portion of the
year, particularly for people in wheelchairs. She supported preservation of the corral.
Ellie Bullis, Portola Valley, realtor for Mr. Slobe, said the emergency road would not
damage the corral.
There was discussion regarding the number of cars on the trail per day. M. Williams
said he thought it was 10 round trips per day, but B. Crowder thought it had gone up to
about 20 round trips.
M. de Beauvieres informed them that the District has a 15 mph. speed limit on roads
within preserves. D. Danielson said the road is patrolled once a day on average.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board instruct the General Manager to
decline to exercise the district's Right of First Refusal to acquire the
20-acre parcel owned by Robert Slobe. N. Hanko seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board determine that the recommended
actions outlined in the staff report are categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). P. Siemens seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 99-41, A
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Approving a Boundary Survey; Authorizing
Officer to Execute a Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District;
Authorizing Officer to Execute a Grant Deed for the Real Property
Rights Being Reconfigured to Complete the Boundary Realignment of
Parcels; Authorizing Officer to Execute Private Driveway Maintenance
Agreement; and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to the Transaction (Windy
Hill Open Space Preserve - Lands of Slobe). P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 99-43, A
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Private Emergency
Road Easement and Exchange Agreement; Authorizing Officer to
Execute Certificates of Acceptance of Grants to District; Authorizing
Officer to Execute a Deed for the Real Property Rights Being Released,
and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to the Transaction (Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve - Lands of Slobe). M. Davey seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
AYES: Directors Crowder, Davey, Hanko, Little, Nitz,
Siemens, and Cyr
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Use and
Management Plan recommendation to realign approximately 300 feet of
trail as it enters Windy Hill Open Space Preserve from a Town trail on
The Sequoias property, in conjunction with realignment of the Town's
trail on The Sequoias property. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Conceptual Approval of an Alternate Driveway Alignment from
Alpine Road to Serve the 20-Acre Slobe Property Adjacent to Windy Hill Open Space
Preserve — (Report R-99-135).
M. de Beauvieres presented the staff report and showed where the alternate driveway
was located. She talked about cost and provided background information. She said the
concept was well-received, although there are some concerns about the creek. Some
trail realignments are required. The report included discussion of the drawbacks of the
alternate alignment, including impacts on the creek.
M. de Beauvieres said there was a total of 1,105 ft. of new construction on the alternate
alignment, and 1,300 ft. for the Alpine Road access. M. de Beauvieres said staff would
look at the option of taking the trail on the uphill side of the road. The alternate
alignment would keep conflicts minimal. Also, the shorter alignment has a big impact
on the amount of earth that would have to be moved. She explained cut-and-fill and
outlined what the next steps would be .
C. Britton added that not all staff members agreed with the staff recommendation, so
there is a section included in the report on the drawbacks of the Alpine Road driveway
compared with the Spring Ridge Trail driveway.
Carol Espinosa said the creek crossing allows interaction between people and nature.
She was appalled at the idea of a bridge and described it as a desecration. She said
there seemed to be a bias in favor of the project without looking at some of the issues.
She thought the benefits of the other route had not been addressed. She said there was
nothing in the report about the height of the bridge or the impact on flooding and
erosion. She was sorry about losing the trees. She thought the proposal was bad for the
experience of the public on the preserve.
C. Britton said addressing environmental questions would be part of the Town approval
process. Portola Valley would handle it, and a final decision would come back to the
Board for approval. At this point, the Board is considering approval in concept only.
Harry Haeussier said the realignment would be a great help for emergencies and would
need to be realigned sooner or later because of erosion. He said the bridge would give
people a chance to see the water without getting in it, and he thought it was a great
idea.
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Mr. Kabcenell, buyer, said the cut-and-fill would be approximately balanced so there
would not be a lot of import or export. The bridge length would be 120 ft. maximum,
but the design was not complete. It would only be as high as necessary and required by
the Town. The turnouts are the same design on both alignments. There are fewer of
them on the Alpine alignment. He said they had concluded that it could be done
sensitively and they are working with experts regarding preserving habitat and wildlife.
They hoped to make the bridge blend into the environment as much as possible.
M. de Beauvieres said the intent is that the road be less than a 15% grade.
K. Nitz said he would like to have topographical maps and pictures when they consider
this item again. Regarding people parking in the turnouts, M. de Beauvieres said the
gates would still be there. The District would require a manually-operated gate.
N. Hanko said she was sorry the District was never able to acquire the whole property.
She was convinced the Kabcenells are sensitive to the environment and the Board
should support the concept.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve, in concept, the alignment and
bridge for an alternative access driveway to serve the adjacent 20-acre
Slobe property. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
Discussion: D. Little said he appreciated the Kabcenells' concern but had a concern
with the choice of alternate route. He agreed with Ms. Espinosa. He
talked about the beauty of the area and said he thought the alternate
route would cause habitat destruction. He thought there should be a
conservation easement on a portion of the Slobe property to mitigate for
that impact.
B. Crowder agreed with him, and mentioned that she was very
concerned about the number of cars.
P. Siemens said he thought the conservation easement was a good idea.
J. Cyr commented that there was no perfect solution in a situation like
this. He appreciated the staff approach of including the minority
opinion in the staff report.
Amendment: D. Little moved to amend the motion to include asking for a
conservation easement as a balance for aesthetic and environmental
concerns. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Kabcenell said their position at the moment was that it was
intended to address procedural and technical concerns with the
emergency alignment and required exchange for District land. He said
it would be significantly more costly for the Alpine alternate, but they
would look at the possibility.
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C. Britton said it was inappropriate to try to negotiate something like
this at a public meeting. Staff will discuss it with the Kabcenells.
Amendment withdrawn: D. Little and P. Siemens withdrew the motion to amend.
Motion: D. Little moved to table and ask staff to come back with photos and
arrange a field trip. There was no second and the motion died.
Vote: The original motion passed 6 to 1 (Director Little voting no).
C. Agenda Item No. 3 - Authorize Payment in the Amount of $23,301.88 Under the
Retainer Agreement for Legal Services With the Firm of Miller, Starr, and Regalia-
(Report R-99-130).
C. Britton commented that the report was self explanatory. He thought the fees were a
good investment.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board authorize the payment for legal
services in the amount of$23,301.88. D. Little seconded the motion.
Discussion: S. Schectman said she would update the Board on the pending litigation
in an upcoming closed session. She said she felt positively about the
District's position in the litigation. J. Cyr commented that he thought
it was a wise expenditure of funds. C. Britton said the Bear Creek
Redwoods project was the most complicated transaction the District had
done.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
D., Agenda Item No. 4- Approval of Payment to Davis Paving, Inc. in An Amount Not to
Exceed $11,012.82 for Repair Of Allen Road, La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve;
Determination That The Project is Categorically Exempt From The California
Environmental Quality Act (CEOA); Approval of Payment for Work To Be Performed
by Davis Paving, Inc.; and Authorization for the General Manager to Execute a
Purchase Order in An Amount Not to Exceed $11,012.82 for Repair of Allen Road, La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - (Report R-99-132).
C. Britton presented the staff report and noted that the maintenance agreement is not a
written agreement.
D. Danielson said there was an average of less than one permit a day. M. Williams
said that number included patrol uses, the tenant at the Dyer house, and permit
accesses. There were seventy-one permits per year issued over the last five years.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), based upon the findings contained in the staff report; approve
payment for work to be performed by Davis Paving, Inc.; and
authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase order in an
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amount not to exceed $11,012.82 for the repair of Allen Road at La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
E. Agenda Item No. 5 - Authorization to Contract with Sandra Gimbal for Planning
Services on Storm Damage Repairs and Other Planning Projects; Authorization for the
General Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sandra Gimbal for Contract Planning
Services to Prepare Permit Applications, Coordinate Preparation of Bid Documents for
Storm Damage Repairs to District Roads and Trails, and Other Services on Planning
Projects as Required, with a Maximum Contract Amount of $25,000 During Fiscal
Year 1999-2000 - (Report R-99-131).
R. Anderson said the planning services included the coastal annexation project and
FEMA storm damage repairs.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to execute
an agreement with Sandra Gimbal for contract planning services to
prepare permit applications, coordinate preparation of bid documents
for storm damage repairs to District roads and trails, and other services
on planning projects as required, with a maximum contract amount of
$25,000 during fiscal year 1999-2000. D. Lithe seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
F. Agenda Item No. 7 - Tentative Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and
Management Plan for the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve to
Dedicate the Eastfield Ming Quong Property as Public Open Space, and Determination
That This is Not a Project for the Purposes of the California Environmental Quality
Because It Does Not Commit the District to a Definite Course of Action at this Time
But Merely Amends the Tentative Use and Management Plan to Reflect an Intent to
Later Dedicate the Property as Open Space - (Report R-99-134).
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Plan for the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve with an amendment indicating their intent to dedicate
the Eastfield Ming Quong property as public open space. K. Nitz
seconded the motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
M. Smith provided clarification on warrant # 7407, noting that that the binocular viewer at the
Nature Center was partially funded through donations.
V11. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
M. Davey: 1 There will be an Earth Day organization and training session this Saturday in
Palo Alto at the Foundation for Global Community. 2. She thanked staff for the letter about
the Stanford Community Plan. She expressed appreciation for R. Anderson attending the Santa
Clara County Planning Commission meeting. There will be more meetings with community
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input. She talked about the meeting at Stanford. 3. She had a booklet from PCL called Ten
Ways You Can Save the Environment.
N. Hanko: 1. Regarding the Stanford hearings, she said it looked like the County is accepting
the responsibility that they should. She talked about the statements made by the Palo Alto
planning director, the Portola Valley planning commission chair, and the mayor of Menlo Park,
who said there ought to be redlined versions of the zoning information so one could compare
what is done now and what is being proposed.
B. Crowder: 1. She received a call from the Bay Trail staff about a meeting at Ravenswood.
2. She had toured Purisima to look at the project where the bridge was removed. 3. She said
Cargill Salt has dumped droppings on the land the District owns. C. Britton explained that they
have the right to do that.
K. Nitz: 1. He staffed a table at the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Sixth Annual Trailblazer
fund-raising event. 2. He asked what the District was doing about beetles and other pests
attacking Oaks. 3. Also, was the District worried about the Arundo donax weeds in the
riparian corridors? R.. Anderson said they had already removed quite a bit of it at Picchetti.
N. Hanko reported that the Coastal Advisory Committee is setting up a joint meeting on
October 26 between the District Board and other public agencies. S. Schectman talked about
Brown Act implications. The meeting will be a workshop for input only on eminent domain.
M. Davey said they hope to make a Board decision on November 10.
D. Little: 'I. He had gone bicycling with ROMP members. He encouraged them to make a
strong statement regarding illegal trail building.
J. Cyr: 1. He attended the Deer Hollow Farm volunteer dinner. 2. He was planning to attend
the South Bay Open Space Forum.
C. Britton: 1. There was information about the South Bay Forum in the FYIs, and he urged
Board Members to attend. 2. The Trail Directional Sign Questionnaire was also in the FYIs.
3. An administrative secretary and office manager has been hired and she will be introduced to
the Board. 4. He said J. Escobar would be in charge next week during his absence.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
Claims No. 99-18
Meeting 99-25
Date: C}ohober13. 1999
Revised
NY|OPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7304 95.52 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Co., Inc. Vehicle Fire ExTinguishers
7305 800.59 Acma& Sons Sanitation Inc. Sanitation Services
7306 378.61 ADT Security Services Alarm Services
7307 352.36 Air Cooled Engines, Inc. Welder Repairs
7308 23.91 AirTouch Paging Pager Service
7308 108.00 American Red Cross Communicable Disease C|aao-P. Congdon
7310 58.90 Randy Anderson Vehicle Expense
7311 47.26 AT&T Telephone Service
7312 46.00 GondonBoU|ie Reimbursement--Tuition
7313 650.00 Barbio Roofing Company Oiate| Circle Roof Repair
7314 138.62 B & SEngines Chain Saw Repairs
7315 384.44 Beck's Shoes Uniform Boots
7318 54.72 Ben Meadows Company, Inc. Field Supplies
7317 308.51 Big Creek Lumber
7318 3.453.18 Big Rents Rental Equipmnent-FEyWAProject
7319 99.00 BiU's Towing @Recovery Towing Services
7320 90.72 Browning-Ferris Industries Ounnpabar8ervioe
7321 69.00 City ofBrisbane Legislators Meeting Registration
7322 33.947.62 Brazil's Excavating, Inc. Puho|rna Creek Storm Repairs
7323 331,86 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump Repairs
7324 52.50 Cabrillo Unified School District Meeting Facility Rental
7325 960.68 John Cahill April through August Vehicle Expense
7326 224.88 California Water Service Company Water Service
7327 67.05 Cal-Line Equipment Inc. Chipper Knife Sharpening
7328 17.32 Carolina Biological Supply Microscope Slides-Nature Center
7329 54.99 C8KAuto-Knagen Vehicle Supplies
7330 137.88 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Tools
7331 413.09 CoetcoVVho|eam|e Office&Field Supplies
7332 3.713.30 Country Rogue Construction Construction ContnaotoFPurioinnoCreeh
7333 125.00 Dennis Danielson Reimbursement--EMT Recertification
7334 86.50 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Smog Testing
7335 1.668.24 Dell Computers Operations Program Computer
7336 50.00 Du-All Safety Hazardous Waste C|aam-J. Nbwa|eski
7337 113.81 OynoyWed First Aid Supplies
7338 0.100.00 B Camino Paving, Inc. Prospect Road Resurfacing
7339 75.00 Evergreen Environmental Services Waste Oil Pickup
7340 137.00 Federal Express Express Mail
7341 76.13 Tom Fischer Reinnbursernent-CE(2A Training Class
7342 19.12 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies
7343 46.23 Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Building &Vehicle Keys
7344 337.50 Robert E. Friday Appraisal Service
7345 58.85 Go||'s |ncorponabad Vehicle Parts
7346 33.81 G &KServices Shop Towel Service
7347 1.134.77 Gordon|and Power Equipment Field Supplies
7348 1.463.29 ^°° Sandra Gimbal Contract Planner Services
7349 1.489.95 GoodcoPnams Stationary Printing
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Claims No. 99- 8
Meeting 99-25
Dote: October 13. 1989
Revised
K8|DPEN|N8ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7350 143.09 GTE Telephone Service
7351 2.807.26 HK8BBLOG&Garden, Inc. Puhoinmo Creek Storm Repair Materials
7352 46.00 Kathleen Hart Reimbursement--Tuition
7353 303.16 Hawkins Traffic Supply Field Supplies
7354 147.00 Janet Hawks Reimbursement-Interviewee-Airfare
7355 1`035.00 Gavin Hoban G|8Conou|tont
7358 294.00 International Assessment San/ioan. Inc. Human Resources Consultant
7357 270.63 Interstate Traffic Control Products Sign Posts
7358 401.78 Jodi Isaacs Vehicle Expense-July-October
7358 58.10 Island Press Resource Documents
7380 0.132.40 Johnson &Associates Classification &Compensation Consultant
7361 400.00 Judges&Attorneys Resolution Service, Inc. Richard vaN1R[)SD Legal Fee
7362 1.125.37 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Leases&Toner
7363 378.07 Life Assist First Aid Supplies
7364 251.00 Los Altos Garbage Company DunnpmbarSen/iue
7365 95.00 Los Altos Town Crier Recruitment Advertisement&Subscription
7366 1.206.51 Lucent Technologies Telephone Maintenance Service
7367 1.437.21 YWaaco Auto Painting & Body Works Vehicle Repair
7368 91.88 K8odco Welding Supply Company, Inc. Welding Supplies
7369 54.00 K8a8ana'n Building Maintenance Oiota| Building Maintenance
7370 421.92 yNC| VVor|dcom Long Distance Phone Service
7371 4.765.18 K8etroK8obUaCornnnunivaUono Radio Maintenance& Repairs
7372 590.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consulting Services
7373 130.44 Ken Miller Reimbursement--Uniform Boots
7374 304.20 W1inton'n Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
7375 23.301.88 °°°° Miller Starr& Regalia Legal Services
7370 118.00 Mountain View Optical Medical Services
7377 268.26 National Fire Fighter Corp. Fire Tools
7378 813.43 Novonono Mailing Services Fall Newsletter Mailing
7379 050.83 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Tractor Repairs& Parts
7380 1.000.00 °1 North American Title Company Acquisition Deposit
7381 1.000.00 °2 North American Title Company Acquisition Deposit
7382 3.583.00 North American Title Company Escrow&Title Services
7383 37.70 Northern Energy Propane Service
7384 176.90 Office Helper Products Office Supplies
7385 435.56 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
7386 782.29 Pacific Coast Seed, Inc. RmvmQmtodon8upp\ieo
7387 44.80 PaarsonGK8C Vehicle Part
7388 988.98 Peninsula Blueprint Copies& Enlargements
7389 77.88 PIP Printing Map Printing
7390 1.750.00 Popish Appraisal &Consulting Appraisal Services
7391 207�08 Povvedand Equipment Company Equipment Parts
7392 1.011.70 Postal Products Unlimited Inc. Field Offima K8oi| Cabinet
7393 528 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
7394 137.94 LoriRaymnmkor Reinnbunsamnont--Tuition & Supplies
7395 36.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service
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Page 2
Claims No. 99-18
Meeting 99-25
Date: October 13, 1999
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7396 2,512.57 Redwood General Tire Co., Inc. Vehicle Tires
7397 3,489.50 Reliable Crane& Rigging Purisima Storm Damage Repairs
7398 1,856.60 Eric Remington Wildlife Assessment Studies
7399 380.02 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Culvert& Fittings
7400 43.08 Rich's Truck Tire Service Tire
7401 27.02 Roberts Hardware Field Supplies
7402 198.70 Paul Romero Reimbursement-Computer Supplies
7403 352.48 Romic Environmental Technologies Corp. Hazardous Materials Pickup
7404 4,023.10 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs
7405 206.73 Russ Enterprises Signs
7406 60.23 R.V. Cloud Co. Pipe Fittings
7407 2,046.09 SeeCoast Manufacturing Company, Inc. Binocular Viewer-Nature Center
7408 51.64 *3 Second Cup Business Meeting Expense
7409 124.00 Sequoia Analytical Water Testing Services
7410 10,096.19 John Shelton, Inc. Culverts& Erosion Control Materials
7411 222.60 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7412 118.71 Skywood Trading Post Fuel
7413 136.09 Malcolm Smith Vehicle Expense
7414 65.18 Stevens Creek Quarry Road Materials
7415 379.96 Summit Uniform Uniforms
7416 249.88 Target Specialty Products Weed Abatement Supplies
7417 1,250.00 Taylor Roofing Company Enterprise-Roof Repairs
7418 6,083.69 2M Associates Coastal Annexation Consultant
7419 9,261.41 United Rentals Equipment Rental
7420 7.42 *4 UPS Parcel Post Service
7421 6.99 *5 UPS Parcel Post Service
7422 12.32 *6 UPS Parcel Post Service
7423 4,356.00 U.S.A. Hydroseeding Erosion Control Materials
7424 160.28 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies
7425 225.00 Verio Pacific Internet Provider
7426 2,883.00 Walton &Sons Stan Norton Memorial Bench
7427 46.76 West Coast Rebar Company Rebar
7428 120.30 West Group Payment Center On-line Law Library Service
7429 310.51 Michael Williams Reimbursement--Tuition &Vehicle Expense
7430 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
7431 200.00 Woodside& Portola Private Patrol Windy Hill Parking Lot Security
7432 101.06 Lisa Zadek Vehicle Expense
7433R 523.65 Home Depot Field Supplies
7434R 163.16 Kinko's Copy Services
7435R 671.49 Office Depot Office Supplies
7436R 2,025.14 Orchard Supply Hardware Tools and Field Supplies
7437R 66.88 Staples Office Supplies
7438R 6.47 Senate Rules Committee Resource Document
7439R 456.07 Petty Cash Local Business Meeting Expense, Bridge
Tolls, Field Supplies, Nature Center
Supplies, Office Supplies, and Vehicle
Disposal Fees
Page 3
Claims No. 99-18
Meeting 99-25
Date: October 13, 1999
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
*1 Urgent Check Issued October 4, 1999
*2 Urgent Check Issued October 5, 1999
*3 Urgent Check Issued October 4, 1999
*4 Urgent Check Issued September 23, 1999
*5 Urgent Check Issued September 24, 1999
*6 Urgent Check Issued September 28, 1999
*** In the event agenda item#5 is not approved, this claim will not be processed.
**** In the event agenda item#3 is not approved, this claim will not be processed.
Total 178,349.38
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Regional Open -A ice
R-99-141 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 99-26
October 27, 1999 AGENDAITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for Consideration of a Wild Pig Control
Program on Public and Private Properties in the Skyline Area Between the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, the California Department of Fish and Game, the
California Department of Parks and Recreation, and the South Skyline Association.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS, *�f�
1. Authorize the General Manager to sign a Memorandum of U:;nding(MOU)
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between the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the California
Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR), and the South Skyline Association (SSA)
for consideration of a wild pig control program on public and private properties in the
South Skyline Area.
2. Direct the Use and Management Committee to evaluate and review a pig control
program and report back to the Board before finalizing the fiscal year 2000-2001
budget.
3. Authorize the Board president to approve, subject to approval by the General
Manager and General Counsel, minor revisions to this MOU which do not
substantially change any material term of the agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Native to the Old World, pigs (Sus scrofa), whose numbers have greatly increased in
recent years, are known to have inhabited California since the 1700s and are now
common in over 40 counties. The "wild pig" in California is a cross between the
European wild boar and the free-roaming, domesticated swine released by early settlers.
Depending on a landowner's management goals, wild pigs are considered a game animal,
a pest of agricultural crops, or a non-native invader of our natural areas. Variable site
conditions, management goals, and pig population densities have contributed to
controversial attitudes regarding the environmental impacts and management of wild
pigs. For purposes of this report, the complexity of issues are generalized; however, more
detailed information regarding the biology of wild pigs, ecological impacts, and data
collected on District property is provided in an attachment.
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BACKGROUND
Wild pigs have been documented sporadically on District lands in the Sierra Azul Area
for over ten years. Sightings of wild pigs in the South Skyline Area began approximately
three years ago. Staff has monitored increased wild pig activity on District lands over this
time. Neighbors in the South Skyline Area are concerned about the increase in pig
activity and have encouraged the District to sign a joint MOU with property owners,
CDFG and DPR. Other agencies, organizations, and private landowners have undertaken
similar cooperative agreements as an effective way of coordinating the control of this
wide-ranging, opportunistic species in areas of mixed public and private ownership.
DISCUSSION
Wild pigs have recently increased their presence on District lands, most notably in the
South Skyline Area. Wild pigs are common in the Hamilton Range, as well as the
southwest portions of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This past winter, pigs were observed in
Sanborn County Park and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve for the first time.
Sightings of wild pigs and evidence of rooting activity has continued to increase since
their appearance in the South Skyline Area. There is concern that the population will
continue to grow and the range will expand into the Northern Skyline Area.
The increase in pig activity in the South Skyline Area is likely due to high population
numbers as a result of five consecutive years of good rainfall and available food. Wild
pigs are opportunistic feeders and can adapt to a variety of habitat types. This, coupled
with extremely high reproductive success and few predators, allows this non-native
species to maintain a viable population even if depredation rates exceed 70% of the
population.
Studies show ecological impacts caused by wild pigs can be both positive and negative.
In some areas, pig rooting increases species diversity and enhances native annual and
perennial species colonization. In other areas, pigs compete with vertebrate and
invertebrate fauna, alter soil properties, and decrease water quality. The discrepancies
about these impacts are greatly dependent on site condition and the frequency, duration,
and intensity of pig activity. Whether pigs create positive or negative impacts, they are
part of our Central Coast ecosystems. As the District develops management strategies for
wild pigs, both the positive and negative resource management implications will need to
be carefully considered.
PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
A regional cooperative approach is an effective method to successfully control pig
populations in an area. East Bay Regional Park District,private property owners in Santa
Cruz County, Annadel State Park, and The Nature Conservancy have executed similar
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MOU agreements to control pigs on a regional scale. The attached MOU between DFG,
the District, DPR, and local property owners will demonstrate the District's support for a
regional approach to wild pig management and control.
The attached MOU is a non-binding agreement with the DFG, DPR and SSA to work
cooperatively to control pigs in the South Skyline Area. By signing the MOU, the District
agrees to follow the criteria and procedures for the taking and disposing of pigs as
outlined in the agreement if and when the District elects to initiate a control program.
However, neither the creation nor implementation of a control program is mandated as a
result of the District being a signatory to the MOU. No depredation of wild pigs will
occur on District land without prior approval by the Board of Directors, unless the
depredation is in response to a public safety emergency.
CONSIDERATION OF A WILD PIG CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE SOUTH
SKYLINE AREA
The intent of signing the attached MOU is to establish a procedural framework in which
the District can consider and evaluate whether a wild pig control program should be a
component of the resource management program for District lands. Because of the
complexity of issues associated with a wild pig control program, staff recommends that
the Board refer consideration of such a program to the Use and Management Committee
for evaluation and review. The committee can assess a pig control program within the
context of other resource management priorities and review other alternatives available to
the District. After full consideration of control alternatives and resource management
priorities, the Use and Management Committee could return to the Board with a wild pig
control program recommendation and its relative priority given other resource
management goals for fiscal year 2000-2001. Final approval and implementation of a
control program would require full Board approval.
Prepared by:
Jodi Isaacs, Resource Management Specialist
Contact person:
Same as above
ATTACHMENT
Biology and Ecological Impacts of Wild Pigs
Domestic pigs first arrived in California with the Spanish in 1769. Throughout the
following century European settlers continued to transport domestic swine into the state.
In 1925 Eurasian wild boar stock was introduced into Monterey County. The "wild pig"
in California is a cross between the European wild boar and the free-roaming,
domesticated swine released by early settlers.
Distribution
Wild pigs occur in over 40 counties of California. They are abundant, non-native animals
in our Central Coast forests, oak woodlands, grassland and chaparral. Wild pigs have
been widespread in the Central Coast of California since about 1970.
Wild pigs were designated as game mammals by the California legislature in 1957. In
1977 it was estimated that there were more than 30,000 wild pigs in California, making
them the second most popular big game species in the state. In 1993 the estimate rose to
approximately 80,000 wild pigs in California. California Department of Fish and Game
reports a continual increase in hunting efforts, wild pig harvest, and wild pig distribution
throughout the state.
In the Bay Area, the highest populations of wild pigs occur in the Hamilton Range. They
are relatively common and widespread in the southern Santa Cruz Mountains. High
concentrations occur in the Almaden-Quicksilver region, parts of eastern Sierra Azul, and
at Mt. Madonna. Wild pigs are also common in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and
are found in Wilder Ranch State Park, Big Basin State Park, and Portola State Park.
Expansion of wild pigs into Castle Rock State Park and Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
areas began only three years ago. This past winter pigs have been reported at Sanborn
County Park and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve for the first time, and have been
seen as far north as the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and La Honda Road.
Food
Wild pigs are omnivores, their diet changing with the season. During the dry summer
months pigs eat green plants. In the autumn they consume acorns and berries. During
winter, when rains soften the soil, wild pigs eat roots, bulbs, insects, and worms that they
locate by plowing or"rooting"the ground with their tough snouts. In the spring, as the
soil dries, they gradually shift back to green plant parts. Small animals and carrion form a
minor part of the pig's diet year-round. Wild pigs feed both day and night, if the weather
conditions are favorable.
At Long Ridge Open Space Preserve pigs have been observed feeding throughout the
year, during both day and night. Their preferred foraging habitats are grassland and oak
woodland. Pig droppings found at Long Ridge mostly contained grass remnants,
Madrone berries, acorns, and bay tree seedpods. However, pigs did not consume all the
acorns or berries in the rooted areas.
Reproduction
The wild pig population has the potential to double every year. Under ideal conditions, in
the central coast area, wild pigs first breed when 6 or 7 months of age and produce 1-2
litters per year with up to 10 piglets each. As with all wild animals, wild pig reproductive
success parallels food supplies. The number of offspring declines during times of drought
or reduced food supply. When conditions improve, pigs can repopulate an area very
quickly. High reproductive success coupled with their adaptable food requirements
allows for this non-native species to maintain a viable population even if depredation
rates exceed 70%of the population.
Ecology
With the exception of a few piglets taken occasionally by a coyote, bobcat, or bird of
prey, the wild pig's only natural predator in the Santa Cruz Mountains is the mountain
lion. Human predation is probably the primary mortality factor for adult pigs. The lack of
predators, high reproductive rate, and opportunistic feeding behavior gives wild pigs a
huge advantage over native wildlife.
Good wild pig habitat includes escape cover of dense vegetation (e.g., chaparral and
forest), and surface water distribution of at least one source per square mile. Wild pigs
have high reproductive success where they have(1) permanent water supplies, (2) an
adequate food supply including acorns, bulbous plants, and soil animals, and (3) security
from hunting or human harassment.
Wild pigs are active year-round. Although considered nocturnal or crepuscular in nature,
wild pigs are frequently active during the day(diurnal), particularly during colder
weather. They are not migratory, but range seasonally with availability of food and water
supply. Ranges vary according to sex, and average approximately 20 square miles for
males and 5 square miles for females. Boars are generally solitary, but may form small
male groups. Sows form extended groups usually consisting of a sow and 1 to 3
generations of females and immature males. Density estimates range from 1 to 2 per
square mile in Monterey County to 14 per square mile at Almaden County Park.
Densities fluctuate significantly based on food availability.
Ecological Impacts of Wild Pigs on Natural Ecosystems
It appears that the perceived impact of disturbance created by wild pigs is relative to the
management goals of the landowner. While pig disturbance can be viewed as highly
detrimental to native ecosystems by some, because of their competitive relationships with
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native faunal species, others may view it as somewhat positive in terms increasing
biodiversity through the creation of successional stages.
Competitive relationships
Potential for competition between wild pigs and indigenous wildlife presents a concern
for resource managers. Being omnivorous, wild pigs have the ability to utilize many
components of the habitat as food resources and thus have advantages over other species
that are dependent on fewer food sources. Studies have indicated `potential' competition
for food with native wildlife such as deer, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and bobcats; however,
little is available in the literature that actually documents such occurrence.
Animal matter has been found to be a component of the wild pig's diet. The question as
to whether animal matter consumption is due to predation or is taken as carrion is largely
unanswered. Pigs have been found to consume lizards, snakes, mice,birds, eggs,juvenile
pigs, and deer remains. Although animal matter is a component of the wild pig's diet,
many studies indicate such material makes up a relatively small percentage of its total
diet.
Impacts on invertebrate life have also been documented. Whether invertebrates are taken
purposely or incidental to rooting and feeding activities, pigs seem to have a negative
impact on invertebrate populations.
Effects of pig rooting; activity
Impacts by wild pigs on vegetation can occur in the" take" of vegetation as food, by
indirect impacts in response to rooting and digging activities, and by changes in
successional patterns, soil properties, and water infiltration rates.
Rooting activities have been noted to have a wide range of impacts on the ecosystem.
Some positive effects of rooting include; increased species diversity, increased density of
native annual and perennial species, and favorable soil conditions for native fauna.
Conversely, some of the negative effects of rooting activity include: non-native invasive
species recruitment; altered nutrient cycling; reduced woody seedling numbers; and
mixed soil horizons. On District lands staff have documented colonization of rooted areas
by both native and non-native species depending on the adjacent seed source.
There seems to be no positive effect of pig rooting on water quality. Rooting activity
often causes excessive erosion and sedimentation of nearby streams and wetlands. At
Calaveras Reservoir sedimentation levels measured 10 times greater in rooted areas
compared with non-rooted areas.
Pig rooting is often considered aesthetically unpleasing to visitors of parks and natural
areas. They complain that the pigs have ruined all the meadows. Park personnel claim
that pigs damage road and trial systems and can alter the park visitor's experience, by
either the visual disturbance they create from rooting, or because visitors are frightened
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of being charged by a wild pig. Staff at Santa Clara County Park and Recreation
Department are using education, facility management and trapping as methods of
managing wild pig conflicts with park users.
Wild Pig Activity on District lands
Wild pigs have been sporadically documented throughout the Sierra Azul Area for more
than ten years. Only within the past three years have pigs been reported in the South
Skyline Aea. District intern D. Lockhart studied pig activity at the former Rancho de
Guadalupe property and at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve in 1997. A component of
his study measured pig rooted areas which was then repeated at Long Ridge by staff and
neighbors in 1999 (see Table 1 and Map 1). Although not directly comparable because of
differences in sampling months and observers, the data in Table 1 correspond with staff
observations that more ground was rooted in 1999 than in 1997. The increase in pig
activity in the South Skyline Area is likely due to higher population numbers as a result
of five consecutive years of good rainfall and available food.
Table 1. Comparison of pig rooted area measured in 1997 by D.Lockhart and in 1999 by District staff and
neighbors at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Map# Area Area rooted(m2) Observation Area rooted(m2) Observation
1997 date 1999 date
1 Red Mountain 399 December 420 March
2 Ranch Springs 6,766 December 5,225 April/May
3 Hickory Oaks 20,857 December 58,797 May-August
4 Peters Creek/ 1,455 November 9,195 April
Grizzly Flat
5 Paul Meadow 2,306 December 6,710 March
Table 2 shows an increase in pig sightings reported to the District from 1997 to 1999.
Although there are few observation reports, the table indicates that there are more pig
sightings on the preserves in 1999 than in 1997, except at the former Rancho de
Guadalupe property. Staff, visitors and neighbors are reporting adult pigs, numerous
piglets (up to 20 with one sow), and mating activity.
Table 2. Number of reported pig sightings by public and District staff from
1997 through 1999.
Preserve 1997 1998 1999
Long Ridge 4 9 18
Russian Ridge - 1 2
Skyline Ridge - - 3
Pulgas Ridge - - 1
Rancho de Guadalupe 5 1 2
Sierra Azul - 1 2
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Controlling Pig Damage
Pig control measures vary according to management goals, local ordinances, and site
conditions, but usually consist of one or more of the following: public sport hunting,
contract professional hunters with dogs, fencing, or trapping and shooting. Alternative
measures, such as seeding rooted areas with native species, re-contouring wallow areas,
or fencing migratory routes should also be considered. Examples of successful programs
using one or more of these methods by other agencies and organizations exist throughout
the state and should be reviewed if an implementation program is to be initiated.
Wild Pig Control Permits
Wild pigs are listed as game mammals in the state of California and thus there is public
pressure to maintain a population to support sport hunting. However, when wild pigs
cause significant damage to natural or cultivated lands or waterways, or wild pigs are
significantly disrupting plant and animal communities, and the population is not
adequately controlled by hunting, they can be removed or disposed of under special
regulations that allow for the taking of offending animals. Upon verification of pig
damage, CDFG can approve depredation permits, damage relief tags,or special wild pig
sport hunts. If the area is large or involves a long-term control program, a memorandum
of understanding(MOU)with CDFG can be negotiated in lieu of a depredation permit.
Prepared by
Jodi Isaacs,Resource Management Specialist
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
October 1999
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BY and BETWEEN the
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME,
and jointly
the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT,
the CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION,
and the SOUTH SKYLINE ASSOCIATION
for a
WILD PIG CONTROL PROGRAM
on
PUBLIC and PRIVATE PROPERTIES
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and between
the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), Region 3 and jointly the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), California Department of Parks
and Recreation (DPR), and the South Skyline Association (SSA).
RECITALS
1. DFG was created under State law to administer, protect and enhance the native plant
and animal species and communities of California, to take appropriate steps to alleviate
damage caused by wildlife and to provide for public use of wildlife; and
2. Wild pigs are not native to California,but are classified as game mammals under state
law, and wild pigs on MROSD, DPR, and SSA member properties owned or leased to
those that become a party to this agreement have adverse impacts on natural resources,
including rooting in wetlands, grasslands, and forests, preying on native wildlife and
competing with them for food, and increasing sedimentation; and
3. On these same lands wild pigs have adverse impacts on developments, including
damages to farm lands, gardens, landscaping, trails, private roads, developed springs, and
to grazing lands necessary for the sustenance of domestic livestock, such that pigs cause
damage justifying control and/or removal;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed and understood as follows:
1. The undersigned organizations, MROSD, DPR, and SSA (hereafter "parties"),
agree to:
A. Designate co-administrators, one from MROSD, one from DPR, and one from SSA, as
official contact persons to work with DFG to coordinate this wild pig control program
with DFG. Initially, these co-administrators are from
MROSD, address 5
from DPR, address and Mr. Bryan Osborne from
SSA, address Star Route 2 Box 329C, LaHonda, CA 94020. These co-administrators will
work as a team, sharing all public information that is transferred to DFG, and knowledge
of location of wild pigs. The co-administrators may change, in which case DFG contact
person designated in Section 11 and other co-administrators are to be notified immediately
by U.S. mail or private postal service of the proposed change. The change is to take place
one week from the date of mailing to allow time for DFG disapproval. The MOU is to
remain in effect through a change in co-administrator, unless canceled by one of the three
(3)parties to the agreement, as provided for in Section VI herein.
B. Include landowners and their lessees, and land-owning corporations, public agencies,
trusts, and districts, other than MROSD and DPR(as they are already parties to the
agreement) into this MOU, in the manner described in Section III, if that party is within
the area covered by the MOU. The initial boundaries of the MOU are described in
Section III and shown in Attachment 2. The SSA co-administrator is to administer the
process of registering these landowners/lessees, land-owning corporations and public
agencies, trusts, and districts other than MROSD and DPR into the MOU. These entities
and persons will not be parties to the MOU but will be represented by SSA, which will be
a party. Hereafter the term"SSA"will mean collectively the SSA and the aforementioned
members who have registered into this MOU via SSA.
C. MROSD, DPR, and SSA are to provide DFG contact person with a list of all staff or
outside contractors, and their assigned roles, who will participate in the implementation
of the MOU on their respective lands within the MOU area. See Section III. Such
personnel are subject to the prior written approval of DFG. New names are to be
submitted to DFG for approval. A copy of the MOU will be provided to all parties
participating in the program, which is to be in their possession when engaged in any
MOU activities.
D. Parties registered onto the MOU through SSA are to be approved by DFG as described
in Section I11, including all family members participating in depredation activities.
Names of outside contractors used by these parties are to be submitted directly to DFG
contact person for prior approval. See Sections I F and II B. A copy of the MOU will be
provided to all parties participating in the program,which is to be in their possession
when engaged in any MOU activities.
E. Wild pigs may only be taken by humane trapping (no leg hold trap)with humane
termination, or by rifles,pistols or revolvers using centerfire cartridges with softnose or
expanding bullets, or with shotguns firing single slugs.
F. Personnel of DPR, MROSD, and SSA are to notify the appropriate DFG contact
person, (currently Lt. Dennis Baldwin at (831) 479-9389)by 5:00 pm on the day of all
activities to take wild pigs utilizing firearms, with or without lights, between sunset and
sunrise. A 24-hour message phone is available at this number. Parties signing the MOU
will keep a record of each person who discharged a firearm and the date and location the
firearm was discharged.
G. Dispose of carcasses in the following manner: Wild pig carcasses with an actual live
weight of 50 lbs. or more and suitable for human consumption(not showing signs of
sickness/disease/malnutrition) shall be donated to a charitable organization approved in
writing in advance by DFG (subject to the qualification set out in the first sentence of
Section II Q. Unsuitable pigs and pigs under 50 lbs. live weight will be buried in the
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field, delivered to a local tallow facility, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with all
relevant laws at each signatorsies discretion. Mass burial sites are to be approved in
advance. Unretrievable carcasses due to high air temperatures or conditions that preclude
expeditious delivery of the carcass to a charitable organization may be left in the field.
The location of burial sites and where unretrievable pigs were located, along with tallow
facilities where carcasses are delivered, are to be included in the quarterly reports by the
MOU co-administrators.
H. MROSD, and DPR, and SSA are to cooperate with DFG's Wildlife Investigations
Laboratory, providing whole carcasses, tissue or blood samples as may be requested.
Private parties registered onto the MOU through SSA are to make carcasses available to
DFG for sample collection when requested.
I. Coordinate in advance all public news releases and media contacts regarding the wild
pig control program with DFG's regional manager or contact person. The distribution of
SSA newsletter is not classified as a public news release. Acknowledge DFG's
cooperation and contribution to the wild pig control efforts on lands covered under the
MOU.
J. Maintain records of the number of wild pigs depredated from the public and private
lands under this MOU. The following information is to be recorded within 24 hours:
a. Date, time, and location of kill
b. Method of take
c. Sex of wild pig
d. Estimated age of wild pig, or characteristics that can be used to estimate age(weight,
length of tusks, etc.)
e. Notation of any marks, ear notches, tags
Private parties registered onto the MOU through SSA are to record information on the
form attached here as Attachment 5 and forwarded to SSA co-administrator within 3 days
by U.S. Mail, or by email if a system is set up by him/her for a reliable method of
reporting.
K. The MOU co-administrators are to provide quarterly reports including copies of the
records to DFG. An annual report will be due to DFG by January 31 for the previous
calendar year. The annual report will be mailed to Mr. Jim Swanson and Lt. Dennis
Baldwin, unless and until DFG designates other DFG contact persons to whom required
reports must by sent.
II. Department of Fish and Game agrees to:
A. Authorize the parties signing the MOU to remove wild pigs from lands covered by the
MOU by the most effective means including trapping with humane termination as the
preferred method, but may also include pursuit and capture with trained dogs and
shooting by approved contractors in accordance with this MOU.
B. Designate Lt. Dennis Baldwin as the official DFG contact person to work with
MROSD, DPR, and SSA co-administrators, and to provide technical review and general
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support for the program. The parties will be notified upon any change in DFG contact
person.
C. (This paragraph will be void until such time as the FDA approves charitable donations
of uninspected meat.) Identify and provide a list of approved charitable organizations to
participate in accepting pig carcasses. Charitable organizations will accept and pick up
field dressed wild pig carcasses in an expedient manner according to the California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Section 401 (f), (I), see Attachment 6. If no designated
charitable organization is available to pick up pigs within 36 hours after the kill, pigs will
be buried or otherwise disposed of on-site. Identify alternate disposal methods when
donation of carcasses to charitable organizations is not feasible.
D. Review and approve a list of contractors/hunters submitted by the signatories as
eligible to participate in the implementation of this MOU.
E. Hold MROSD, DPR and SSA harmless against any liability arising from the disposal
of wild pig carcasses to entities recommended by DFG where circumstances exist that are
beyond the control of, or otherwise not caused by, negligence on the part of private
landowners or lessees.
III Properties identified as part of this MOU
A. This MOU identifies actions for wild pig control only for specifically designated
public and private lands in Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, roughly
centered about the intersection of those three counties. All the lands designated in this
MOU are initially to be within the boundary of the area described in Attachment 1 and
shown in the map of Attachment 2. Attachment 1 is to prevail if there is a discrepancy
between the two. Additions to MROSD and DPR lands named may expand the
boundaries. See Sections III B and C. The boundaries of the MOU may be changed with
the written agreement of co-administrators and DFG contact person. Control of pigs off
the limits of these lands is expressly prohibited unless authorized in advance in writing by
DFG contact person.
B. MROSD public lands that are part of this MOU are the Preserves of Long Ridge,
Skyline Ridge, Russian Ridge, Windy Hill, Coal Creek, Los Trancos, Montebello, and
Saratoga Gap. These lands are described in Attachment 1 and shown in the map of
Attachment 2. From time to time additional lands are purchased and added to these
Preserves. These lands are to be included in the MOU by notification to DFG contact
person, including a description of those lands, by MROSD co-administrator(see Section
I), even if this expands the boundary of the MOU (see boundary description, Attachment
1.)
C. DPR public lands that are part of this MOU are Castle Rock State Park and Portola
Redwoods State Park.
D. The other lands included in this MOU, all initially within the perimeter of the area
described in Attachment 1, are to be added using the following procedure: all private
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landowners and lessees; corporations, and land owning public agencies or trusts or
districts (other than DPR and MROSD, already principal parties to the agreement), and
their lessees to be added to the MOU via SSA are to complete the appropriate agreement
form(Attachment 3 or 4 of the MOU), sign it, and return it to SSA co-administrator. SSA
co-administrator will countersign the agreement if the application is completely filled out
and the land description supplied is adequate and wholly within the prescribed MOU
boundary and owned by the person or entity applying for addition to the MOU. If
rejected, the co-administrator will return the document with an explanation. If
appropriate, SSA co-administrator will then photocopy the countersigned agreement, add
the information to the landowner database or spreadsheet (which does not include
MROSD and DPR lands), and simultaneously mail copies to DFG contact person and
landowner. A copy of the text of the MOU will be attached to landowner/lessee copy,
which is part of landowner agreement. These lands will be added to the MOU upon
written receipt of approval by DFG. DFG is to directly notify the applicant of his/her
rejection, with a copy to SSA co-administrator. When requested by DFG contact person
the updated database or spreadsheet will be forwarded to him/her. SSA co-administrator
will also keep other co-administrators updated with the current database or spreadsheet.
The latter may be performed via email.
E. SSA co-administrator will cancel the agreement with a landowner/lessee who does not
submit timely reports of depredations under the MOU, or the annual reporting
requirement described in Section I-J, has moved or sold his property, or not abided by
any of the terms of the agreement he/she has signed.
F. DFG may at any time remove a party registered onto the MOU through SSA for
violating the conditions of this MOU. DFG is to notify both landowner and SSA co-
administrator.
IV. The undersigned agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless all other
parties, signatories and co-administrators ("indemnitees") in their administration of
this MOU and from any act or omission the undersigned may take under this MOU
and/or any action concerning wild pig removal, control, disposal or depredation
hereunder.
V. The MOU may be modified at any time by the written agreement of all parties. DFG
contact person and co-administrators agree to meet at least annually to review the wild
pig control program and consider any necessary or appropriate amendments to this MOU.
VI. This MOU may be terminated by either DFG contact person or any co-
administrator representing a party with 60 days' written notice to the other two parties
and DFG. Since SSA co-administrator is a volunteer with considerable duties under this
agreement, special effort is to be made to assure he/she receives the written notice.
Otherwise, the current SSA Officers, as published in the quarterly newsletter, 'Skylines',
are to be notified if feasible. SSA co-administrator is to notify all landowners with a
current agreement attached to the MOU as to the termination date via the U.S. mail. DFG
contact person and co-administrators are to be informed of any landowners unable to be
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contacted via the mail. This MOU has been executed by and on behalf of the parties
hereto as of the last date signed below.
Date:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager, MROSD
Date:
David Vincent, Superintendent, Santa Cruz District, DPR
Date:
Judith Lovell, President, SSA
Date:
Brian Hunter, Regional Manager, Central Coast Region,DFG
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ATTACHMENT 1: MOU AREA BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
Proceeding clockwise from the southern boundary of the area to be described
at the intersection with Skyline Blvd, located approximately 1 mile south of
Black Road:
1. Starting at the intersection of Skyline Blvd with the southern line of
T8S, R2W (Township 8 south, range 2 west), and proceeding west approximately 5.5
miles along the T8S,R2W boundary to the SW corner of T8S,R2W,
2. North along west boundary of section 31, T8S,R2W,
3. Zig-zag NW along south and west boundaries of sections 25, 23, and 15 of T8S,R3W,
to NW corner of section 15,
4. West along south boundary of section 9 to intersection with Portola Redwoods State
Park,
5. Along Portola Redwoods State Park southern and western boundaries to the northern
junction with Pescadero Creek County Park boundary,
6. Along the eastern and northern boundaries of Pescadero Creek County Park
to Alpine Road,
7. East along Alpine Road to the west boundary of T7S,R3W,
8. North along west boundary of T7S,R3W to NW corner of section 19,
9. Zig-zag NW along the south and west boundaries of sections 13 and 11, T7S,R4W, to
intersection with LaHonda Road (Rte 84), which is about 1 mile north of the center of
LaHonda,
10. North along LaHonda Rd to Skyline Blvd,
11. South along Skyline Blvd to the northern boundary of the Windy Hill Preserve of
MROSD,
12. Along the northern and eastern boundaries of Windy Hill Preserve of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD) to Alpine Road,
13. South along Alpine Road to Page Mill Road,
14. East along Page Mill Road to the Los Trancos Preserve of MROSD,
15. Along the western, northern and eastern boundaries of Los Trancos Preserve of
MROSD to the Montebello Preserve of MROSD,
16. Along the northern, eastern, and southern boundaries of Montebello Preserve of
MROSD to Stevens Creek,
17. Southeast along Stevens Creek to Steven Canyon Road,
18. Southeast along Stevens Canyon Road to the north boundary of T8S,
19. East along the north boundary of T8S to NE corner of section 4, T8S,R2W,
20. South along the east boundary of sections 4 and 9 of T8S,R2W to Highway 9,
21. East along Highway 9 to Sanborn Road,
22. South along Sanborn Road to east boundary of section 15, T8S,R2W,
23. South along east boundary of sections 15 and 22 to NW corner of section 26,
T8S,R2W,
24. East along the north side of section 26, and south along the east side of section 26 to
section 36,
25. East along north boundary of section 36 for approximately 0.5 mile to the quarter
section point, then south through the center of the section to the south boundary of the
section,
26. West along the south boundary of section 36, T8S,R2W to Skyline Blvd, the starting
point of this description.
ATTAC " 4ENT 2: MOU AREA UNDARY
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ATTACHMENT 3: PRIVATE LANDOWNER/LESSEE AGREEMENT,WILD
PIG CONTROL PROGRAM, MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING with the
CA DEPARTMENT of FISH and GAME, et. al.
1. I/we have read the above Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)between the
California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District(MROSD), and the South Skyline Association (SSA) for a wild pig control
program.
2. I/we believe wild pigs are sometimes on my property, or nearby, or soon will be, and
I/we wish to participate in this control program.
3. I/we understand this pig control program has been created as a convenience for
landowners and lessees (person who leases land from the owner). Rather than participate
in this program I/we may hunt wild pigs according to DFG regulations and any applicable
county/city laws and also pursue obtaining a depredation permit directly from DFG. Also,
I/we understand I/we are not required to immediately begin wild pig depredation.
My/our property is within the MOU area as described in Attachment I and shown in
Attachment 2.
5. I/we understand that this agreement cannot be transferred to a different owner or lessee
of the same land, nor transferred to other land of the same landowner or leasee.
6. I/we agree with the conditions in the MOU, specifically the parts that refer to me/us:
Section 1, paragraphs D, E, G, H, I and J; Section 11, paragraphs A, B, C, D, E; Section
111, paragraphs A, D, E, F, and Sections IV, V and VI. Uwe will be notified in a timely
manner by mail of change in the SSA co-administrator; of significant changes to the
MOU, particularly those involving more restrictive interpretation of the MOU; and the
cancellation of the MOU.
7. I/we understand that this agreement does not allow other signatories the right to
trespass on my property to hunt without my written permission, nor does this agreement
permit or authorize me the night to trespass or hunt on property of other signatories to this
agreement.
8. I/we understand that this agreement only authorizes me to take action under the MOU
and this agreement solely and exclusively on my property, which is described below.
9. Upon trapping or depredating a wild pig (not sport hunting and using a pig tag) I/we
are to record on Attachment 5 information about the pig WITHIN 24 HOURS. This
form is then to be mailed to the SSA co-administrator(see Attachment 5) WITHIN 3
DAYS. Uwe are to write out and mail by Januaryl of each year an annual report of
depredation activities, even if there were none, to the SSA co-administrator. You may
use Attachment 5. The period to be covered is for the previous calendar year. Failure to
do these reporting functions will result in being dropped from this program. One can
reapply at a later date.
10. Uwe are to immediately notify the co-administrator when I/we move, my lease is
terminated, or sell the property, and I/we understand that this agreement is terminated for
all parties moving away or for whom the lease is terminated. Attachment 5 may be used
for that purpose.
11. I/we agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SSA, MROSD, DPR, other
signatories and the co-administrators ("Indemnitees") for any liability, damage, costs or
claims arriving from their administration of this MOU or from any act or omission the
undersigned signatories may take under this MOU and/or any action concerning wild pig
removal, control, depredation or disposal hereunder.
12. My/our lands are located in county(ies), Parcel #s
13. Location on or near roads and distance to cross roads
14. Section & Township location, if available acres:
NOTE: ALL family members of owner and/or tenant participating in MOU activities
must read and sign below:
SIGNATORIES:
Name(print) Name(signature) Landowner or Address Date
relationship to
landowner
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Be sure application is complete. Mail to the SSA co-administrator, Mr. Bryan Osborne,
Star Route 2 Box 329C, LaHonda, CA 94020: tel: (650) 948-3578. Call, (650) 948-
3578, write, or email him if you have questions SSA co-administrator
approval: date: date mailed
Countersigned, SSA co-administrator , date
NOTE: AGREEMENT GOES INTO EFFECT upon written receipt of approval by DFG.
Save countersigned agreement, envelope, MOU papers, announcements, in safe place.
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ATTACHMENT 4: AGREEMENT WITH LAND OWNING PUBLIC AGENCIES,
TRUSTS, DISTRICTS, CORPORATIONS and lesees FOR A WILD PIG
CONTROL PROGRAM, MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING with
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT of FISH and GAME, et. al.
1. The undersigned persons have read the above Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District (MROSD), and the South Skyline Association (SSA) for a
wild pig control program, and wish to participate in this control program.
2. The undersigned understand this pig control program has been created as a
convenience for private and public entities within the MOU area. Uwe further understand
that it is not required to immediately begin wild pig depredation. Rather than participate
in this program hunting wild pigs may be done according to DFG regulations and any
applicable county/city laws and I/we may obtain a depredation permit directly from DFG.
3. The property of the land owning public agency, trust, district, or corporation is within
the MOU area as described in Attachment 1 and shown in Attachment 2, or only the parts
described below, within the MOU are being registered onto the MOU.
4. The signatories understand that this agreement cannot be transferred or assigned to a
different ownership or lessee of the same land, nor transferred to other lands owned by
the same organization.
5. This public agency, trust, district, or corporation appoints the employee/contractor to
be their contact person: Name: , address
, phone
6. The signatories agree to observe the conditions in the MOU, specifically the parts that
refer to me in Section I,paragraphs C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J; Section II, paragraphs A, B,
C, D, E; Section III, paragraphs A, D, E, F. and Sections IV, V and VI. The contact
person will be notified in a timely manner by mail of change in the SSA co-administrator;
of significant changes to the MOU, particularly those involving more restrictive
interpretation of the MOU; and the cancellation of the MOU.
7. Upon trapping or depredating a wild pig (not sport hunting and using a pig tag) the
contact person is to record on Attachment 5 information about the pig within 24 hours.
The information on this form is to then be forwarded to the SSA co-administrator within
5 working days. The contact person is to submit an annual summary of the information to
the SSA co-administrator for the calendar year, due January 5. Failure to perform
these reporting functions will result in being dropped from this program. One can reapply
at a later date.
8. The signatory will immediately notify the SSA co-administrator if the property is sold
or a lease is terminated.
9. The undersigned understands that this agreement does not allow other signatories the
right to trespass on the described property below without written permission nor does this
agreement permit or authorize the undersigned the right to trespass or hunt on other
signatories property. It only authorizes signatories to take action under the MOU and this
agreement solely and exclusively on their property which is described below.
10. The undersigned agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SSA, MROSD, DPR,
other signatories and co-administrators ("Indemnitees") for any claims arriving from their
administration of this MOU or from any act or omission the undersigned may take under
this MOU and/or in any action concerning wild pig removal, control, depredation or
disposal hereunder.
11. The property(ies) is/are located in county(ies), Parcel #s
12. Location with respect to roads, distance to cross roads
13. Section & Township locations, (or map) parcel approx. acres:
printed: name of organization
Authorized signature, title, date (print, sign, address, date)
Mailing address telephone
Contact person signature employee, contractor, lessee?
, date: Other employee(s)/lessees (indicate which) to do MOU
activities (print, sign, date)
telephone(s)
Call, write, or email the SSA co-administrator if you have questions. When completed,
mail this to him/her: Mr. Bryan Osborne,Star Route 2 Box 329C, LaHonda, CA 94020;
tel: (650) 948-3578. Also, send depredation activity and annual reports to him.
Countersigned, SSA co-administrator , date
Date of simultaneous mailing to applicant & DFG
NOTE: AGREEMENT GOES INTO EFFECT at noon, seven days after the postmark
of return mailing, unless notified otherwise by DFG. Save returned countersigned
agreement, envelope, MOU papers, report copies. All above named persons to have a
copy of the MOU in possession during MOU activities.
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ATTACHMENT 5: REPORT OF PIG DEPREDATION, PRIVATE LANDS
REGISTERED THROUGH SSA
(Note: Use this for your records, submit a duplicate one of the separately supplied
colored paper copies)For all private parties registered onto the MOU through the SSA,
RECORD the following data of a depredated pig (taken by trapping, daytime hunting
without a hunting license and pig tags, or nighttime hunting) WITHIN 24 HOURS. This
information is to be forwarded to the SSA co-administrator WITHIN 3 DAYS by U.S.
Mail, or email if a system is set up by him/her for a reliable method of reporting.
SSA co-administrator: Mr. Bryan Osborne,Star Route 2 Box 329C, LaHonda, CA
94020.
Name and address (print) telephone
Property location
a. Date, time, and location of kill
b. Method of take
c. Sex of wild pig d. Estimated age of wild pig, or characteristics that can be used
to estimate age (weight, length of tusks, etc.)
e. Notation of any marks, ear notches, tags
f. Note any deletions of family members, or request for additional family members to
MOU: Continuation of any information
ATTACHMENT 6: LIST OF APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
(None listed at this time due to present FDA ban on donations of non-inspected
meat to charities).
Regional Open , . .ice
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R-99-138
Meeting 99-26 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 27, 1999
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Tentative Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve to Install a Memorial Bench and Plaque
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report.
2. Tentatively adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve to install a bench and plaque in memory of Mr. Norbert
Eberhardt and dedicated to District staff and search-and-rescue volunteers,with the costs of
the bench, plaque, and installation to be borne by the family of Mr. Eberhardt.
BACKGROUND
On August 19, 1999, Mr. Norbert Eberhardt, a regular hiker at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve,
was reported missing on the preserve, after which District staff and dozens of volunteers engaged in
a large-scale search-and-rescue effort. Two days later, Mr. Eberhardt's body was found near a
segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. It was determined that he died of natural causes.
Subsequently, Mr. Eberhardt's family contacted the District to inquire about donating funds with
which to install a bench and plaque, in memory of Mr. Eberhardt. Such requests are normally
referred to Peninsula Open Space Trust or other agencies that have memorial giving programs, in
keeping with the District's Policy for Site Naming and Gift Recognition (amended June 24, 1998). In
this case,however, due to the circumstances of Mr. Eberhardt's natural death taking place on District
land and his regular use of the preserve, staff felt that a memorial bench might be appropriate and so
referred the issue to the Board's Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee for discussion.
DISCUSSION
At its meeting of October 14, 1999, the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee
discussed the bench request. The Committee determined that a bench and plaque as proposed are
consistent with District policy, since the plaque is dedicated to District staff and search-and-rescue
volunteers who put in so much effort in trying to find Mr. Eberhardt(Section III—B of the policy:
"Special recognition for individuals or groups which have provided significant or extraordinary
support to the District may be recommended for approval by the Board."). The Committee therefore
recommends that the Board tentatively adopt this Use and Management Plan Amendment, in order
to permit the proposed bench.
A preferred site for the bench has been identified just off of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, located
approximately three-fourths of a mile south of Alpine Pond(see attached map). The site offers
panoramic views and will provide a useful, shady respite for hikers wishing to rest and reflect.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-691-1200
FAX: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosdrropenspace.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-99-138 Page 2
The bench will be built of wood, approximately five feet long and one-and-a-half feet wide,with a
back. The plaque will be approximately seven inches by ten inches, and contain the following
wording, which was agreed to by the Eberhardt family and District staff:
In loving memory of Norbert Eberhardt
nature lover and hiker at Skyline Ridge
Dedicated to District staff and
Bay Area search-and-rescue volunteers and workers
With love from his family and friends
The Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs Committee also recommends that a small ceremony be
conducted to dedicate the bench, which would include the Eberhardt family, as well as
representatives of the agencies involved in the search-and-rescue effort.
The cost of the project is estimated to be $1,500.00. The District will maintain the bench for a
minimum period of 10 years. The Eberhardt family will donate $5,000.00 toward the expense of
fabrication, installation, and on-going maintenance of the bench and plaque.
Since this is a proposed Use and Management Plan Amendment, it requires a two-part approval
process. You may take tentative action at this time, which allows a period of time for additional
public comment. If you give tentative approval at this time, final action will be requested at your
first meeting in December.
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 15303 and 15304 as follows:
Section 15303 exempts construction of limited, small, new facilities.
Section 15304 exempts certain minor alterations of land, water, or vegetation.
Prepared by:
Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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R-99-140
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Notice of Contract Completion and Authorization of Additional Budget for Consulting Services for the
Purisima Creek Trail/Road Storm Damage Repair Project, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve //��jjJJ
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION G"( P/L -
1. Authorize execution by the President of the Board, or oth r appropriate officer, of the attached
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the storm damage repair project.
2. Authorize increases in contract amounts above the General Manager's $10,000 spending
authorization limit for two consultants on the project: an increase of$10,000 ($20,000 total)
to D & M Consulting Engineers, Inc., for present and pending services; and an increase of
$4,000 ($14,000 total) to Gilbert Karwick for services rendered on the project.
DISCUSSION
At your March 10, 1999, meeting (see report R-99-07), staff presented a report on alternatives
for repair of the storm-damaged Purisima Creek Road. The report was prepared by Certified
Engineering Geologist, Tim Best. The key issues regarding alternatives for repair centered
around environmental suitability and the economic feasibility of maintaining a road versus
maintaining a trail.
You approved proceeding with an alternative that did not ensure permanent retention as a through-
road, recognizing that it may not be feasible to continue to maintain this section to widths suitable for
patrol vehicles. In such an eventuality, the section would revert to trail use only.
In the report, the cost of this work was estimated at $400,000 to $500,000, depending on how much of
the recommended preventative work was undertaken. These estimates were based on actual costs the
District had experienced for previous storm-damage repair work. Staff anticipated completing the
work over a two-year period with budgets of over $200,000 per year.
At your June 23, 1999, meeting (see report R-99-87), you awarded a contract for an amount not to
exceed $178,000 to Brazil's Excavating of San Gregorio for storm-damage repairs and associated work
to Purisima Creek Trail/Road. In addition, it was noted that other associated items below $10,000
each, such as engineering consultants, would bring the total project budget to $205,000.
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-99-140 Page 2
Due to the high costs previously experienced on similar work, and the complexities associated with the
construction of this project, staff took a different approach to contracting the work. The work was bid
on the basis of providing a specific amount of time and materials that were estimated to reflect the
work that was required. The specific work details were directed in the field, and based upon "typical"
diagrams of the repairs, rather than specified in detailed plans. In this respect, the District was acting
as its own general contractor. For this reason, the authorized budget included a significant amount for
change orders and supplementary repairs.
The project is now completed, with the exception of work underway by consultants to finalize after-
the-fact permits from San Mateo County, reports required by FEMA for funding compliance, and
engineering studies concerning the disposition of the removed Grabtown Bridge. The actual cost for
Brazil's Excavating was $139,000 as compared to the$178,000 authorized, because staff chose to
purchase certain materials and equipment services directly rather than through the contractor. Other
project costs totaled $57,000, bringing the total cost for this phase of the project to $196,000 as
compared to the projected cost of$205,000.
It is projected that Phase Il repairs will consist of:
A. Final disposition of Grabtown Bridge, and construction of a new trail connection
necessitated by the failure of the bridge
B. Monitoring the performance of current repairs over the winter, and making appropriate
adjustments, such as modifications to surface drainage "dips", and additional rocking
of the road surface and culvert pipes
C. Minor modifications/improvements to the Harkins Ridge Trail
Since virtually all of the major work has been accomplished, the budget for Phase H will be only a
small portion of the $200,000 previously estimated. The actual budget will be determined during the
formulation of the budget for next fiscal year.
However, in order to accomplish so much work this year, additional time was required for engineering
and site supervision consultants. This increased overall expenditures beyond the General Manager's
spending authority of$10,000. Staff is therefore requesting that the Board authorize a total budget of
$20,000 for D &M Consulting Engineers, Inc., which includes $14,000 spent to date on the project,
and $6,000 to finalize plans for the disposition of the Grabtown bridge and associated trail
realignments.
Staff also requests a total authorization of$14,000 for services provided by Gilbert Karwick for
construction supervision, which were originally estimated not to exceed $10,000.
The "direct management" approach taken on the contract not only enabled.the District to complete the
project well below the estimated costs, but, more importantly, to accomplish nearly all of the work
originally anticipated to be completed next year in Phase IL A number of maintenance-oriented tasks
and improvements not specifically addressed in the original study were incorporated into the project
and contributed significantly to the overall success. For example, Reliable Crane Company of
Petaluma was contracted to remove the Grabtown bridge from the creek and store it on site. The
R-99-140 Page 3
FEMA grant reimbursement for the completed work is expected to be approximately $130,000 of the
total project cost.
Staff is pleased with the performance of the contractor and the consultants, and with the overall project
results. Further, staff looks forward to utilizing this contracting method on other storm-damage
repairs and projects which could benefit from this approach.
Five percent of the payments ($6,516)to Brazil's Excavating have been withheld in accordance with
the policy for construction contracts. A check for the retained amount will be issued in 35 days, which
allows adequate time to review evidence that all payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness
connected with the project have been paid.
Prepared by:
John Cahill, Open Space Planner
Contact person:
Same
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Attention: Planning Dept.
NOTICE OF DULY RECORDED wimouT FEE
COMPLETION Pursuant to Goverment Code
Sections 6103,27383.
By:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by order of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, pursuant to State law that work to be performed
under the contract heretofore made and executed by and between the
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, as Owner therein and
BRAZIL'S EXCAVATING, INC. as Contractor therein, bearing the date July 16,
1999 for the construction of Purisima. Creek Trail Storm-Damage Repairs and
appurtenant facilities upon lands of said District known as Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve situated in unincorporated San Mateo County,
State of California, was completed on the 24th day of September, 1999.
Upon said contract, Frontier Pacific Insurance Co. was surety on the bond given
by said BRAZILS EXCAVATING, INC., the said Contractor, as required by law.
That the title of said District to the real property upon which said work and
contract was performed is that of fee title.
That the address of said Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is 330 Distel
Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022.
That the site address of said work is: Higgins Purisima Road, Half Moon Bay, CA,
San Mateo County A.P.N. 067-191-010, 067-191-020, 067-330-040, 067-330-
210.
I certify, under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of California, that the
foregoing is true and correct.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Jed Cyr, President
Board of Directors
Dated
Signed in Los Altos, California
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R-99-129
Meeting 99-26
October 27, 1999
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Annual Seasonal Trail Closures Information Report
ASSISTAN
T GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review and comment on proposed trail closures. No formal Bo rd action is required.
DISCUSSION
At your August 24, 1988, meeting, you asked to be informed prior to any action that may be
taken regarding the closing of any trail to bicycle and/or equestrian use.
Attached is the memorandum dated October 19, 1999, from John Escobar to Craig Britton,
outlining this year's trail closure recommendations. Trails that were closed in 1999 because of
new construction and trail tread restoration will remain open for 2000. These trails have
received a full season of moisture to ensure trail tread consolidation and compaction for proper
drainage and resistance to erosion.
The General Manager intends to approve staff trail closure recommendations, contingent upon
your comments and any public input at your October 27 meeting.
Prepared by:
Gordon Baillie, Operations Analyst
Contact person:
John Escobar, Assistant General Manager
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,led Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz .General Manager:L.Craig Britton
MEMORANDUM a
October 19, 1999
TO: Craig Britton, General Manager
FROM: John Escobar, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Interim and Seasonal Trail Closures to Bicycle and
Equestrian Use
Each year you report to the Board on the trails you propose to close to equestrian and/or
bicycle use during wet conditions (approximately six months). Closures are designated as
seasonal and interim closures, and are based on concerns for trail safety and resource damage
during extremely wet conditions. In the past, interim closures have identified trails closed
because of trail safety concerns pending the adoption of specific trail use plans. Newly
constructed trails with unconsolidated trail treads are also placed in the seasonal closure
category for the first winter season.
Although the Board has adopted Trail Use Policies and Guidelines, the permanent status of
trails now in the interim closure category will not be determined until trail use guidelines are
actually applied to specific trails through the use and management planning process. As in past
years, I recommend that these trails remain closed to bicycle and equestrian use.
Past closures and new closure recommendations are outlined on the attached chart. An asterisk
identifies the new closures.
PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of"Seasonal" and "[Oteri0" below)
October 1S. 1S88
1. Long Ridge Peters Creek Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists. Tread can get very muddy during
wet conditions. Staff anticipates closures during and immediately
following heavy rainfall.
Ridge Trail—Chestnut Orchard Seasonal Seasonal Same conditions as above.
to Peters Creek Trail
2. El Corte de Methuselah Seasonal Seasonal Trail is vulnerable to damage during extended periods of rain.
Madera
Leaf Trail Seasonal Seasonal Trail is vulnerable to damage during extended periods of rain.
Virginia Mill Seasonal Seasonal Trail crosses El Corte de Madera Creek and is not passable during
periods of high stream flow. Potential slide areas may cause longer term
closures, if a severe winter is experienced.
3. Fremont Toyon Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with equestrians from Garrod Stables and mountain
Older bicyclists. Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions.
4. Monte Bello Skid Road Trail to Canyon Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists and equestrians. The shaded
(Lower Nature Trail) canyon environment can prevent the tread from drying through the winter
season. Alternate route available.
White Oak Trail Seasonal Seasonal Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions. Staff anticipates
(Permit lot to Skid Road Trail) closures during and immediately following heavy rainfall.
5. Picchetti Zinfandel Trail Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending
Ranch U&M process.
Ridge U&M review process.
Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments6. Pulgas Polly Geraci Trail Interim Interim Constructed to a three-foot average width. Permanent status pending,
Blue Oaks Trail Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending
U&M review process.
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PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition Of"S8asOO@l" and "IOt8rim" below)
October 1S. 1S8H
Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments
-T Purisima Whittemore Gulch Seasonal Seasonal Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail, highly susceptibl-e to damage. This
Creek trail is normally closed for the winter. Alternate route available.
Redwoods
Bald Knob Trail Interim Interim Permanent status pending U&M review process.
Soda Gulch Trail Interim Interim Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail with poor line of sight and some very
steep side slopes. Majority of trail offers no room for passing. Permanent
status pending U&M review process. Alternate route available.
Grabtown Trail Closed Closed Trail is closed to all users due to extensive damage from the El Nino
storms. Repairs may require engineering plans and specifications.
8. Rancho Black Mountain Trail Interim Open Constructed to a four-foot average width with occasional pullouts. Very
San steep grades remain on P.G. & E. road sections of trail. Permanent
Antonio status pending U&M review process.
Farm Bypass/Coyote Trail Interim Open Permanent status pending U&M review process.
9. Russian Ridge Trail (former Norton Interim Open Constructed to average five-foot width. Permanent status pending U&M
Ridge property) review process and purchase agreement restrictions.
10. Saratoga Saratoga Gap Trail Seasonal Seasonal Generally wet conditions during the winter. Damage can occur if open.
Gap
New closures
CLOSURE:SEASONAL Closed during extremely wet conditions and/or when new construction presents serious concern over trail safety and potential resource
darnogo, usually between the months of November and April.
| INTERIM CLOSURE: Closed temporarily due bo trail mahe ^safety concerns. Permanent status is pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and
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PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of"Seasonal" and "Interim" below)
October 19, 1999
Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments
11. Skyline Horseshoe Lake area Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending
Ridge Trails U&M review process. Alternate routes available.
Ridge Trail south of Horseshoe Interim Interim Same conditions as above.
Ridge Trail 9 Alpine Pond to Interim Interim Same conditions as above.
Main Parking Area
12. Windy Hill Razorback Ridge Trail Closed Seasonal Constructed to average three-foot width. Staff anticipates closures during
and immediately following heavy rainfall. There has been ongoing tread
damage to this trail, due to use.
Sausal Trail Seasonal Seasonal First winter season of use. Trail will be closed to allow for soil
compaction.
Lost Trail Closed Seasonal Trail suffers severe impacts when wet. There is limited horse use on the
trail, but the use that is present can have a significant impact.
Hamm's Gulch Trail Closed I Seasonal Same conditions as above.
New closures
SEASONAL CLOSURE: Closed during extremely wet conditions and/or when new construction presents serious concern over trail safety and potential resource
damage, usually between the months of November and April.
INTERIM CLOSURE: Closed temporarily due to trail safety concerns. Permanent status is pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and
management review process.
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�MIDPE�NINSU�LAREGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-99-139
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Resolution Approving Issuance of District Credit Cards
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION xzk �i4
Approve the attached resolution approving the issuance of cre cards to specified managers and
supervisors for District purchasing activity.
DISCUSSION
At your meeting of April 8, 1998, you approved Resolution 98-17, authorizing the issuance of District
credit cards and related borrowing of funds from Cupertino National Bank and Trust to specified
District managers and supervisors. Employees authorized by this resolution to be issued a District
credit card included the General Manager, the Public Affairs Manager, the Operations Manager, the
Skyline Area Superintendent, the Foothills Area Superintendent, the Support Services Supervisor, and
the District Legal Counsel. These Employees are authorized to charge a maximum of two thousand
dollars per person, and for authorized District expenditures only.
At the time the resolution was passed, the position of Planning Manager was not included, due to
vacancy, and the position of Assistant General Manager had not yet been created. Since both of these
management positions are now occupied they should be included on the list of specified positions that
are authorized to be issued a District credit card. In addition, the titles of the Administrative Services
Manager and District Legal Counsel have since been changed, to Administration and Human Resource
Manager and District General Counsel, respectively, and these changes should be reflected in the
authorization.
Prepared by:
Peggy Coats, Senior Administrative Analyst
Contact person:
Deirdre Dolan, Administration and Human Resources Manager
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,led Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz .General Manager:L.Craig Britton
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT CREDIT
CARDS AND RELATED BORROWING OF FUNDS FROM
CUPERTINO NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST
WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is organized and existing
under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, with its principal office at 330 Distel Circle,
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404, and is duly authorized to transact business in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the District currently holds several accounts and maintains in good
standing a business relationship with the Mid-Peninsula Bank, whose affiliate is Cupertino National
Bank and Trust("Lender"); and
WHEREAS, the Lender has agreed to the District credit cards for use by authorized
managers or supervisors in the employment of the District, at no cost; and
WHEREAS, the District has authorized the General Manager, Assistant General
Manager, Operations Manager, Planning Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Administration and
Human Resources Manager, Skyline Area Superintendent, Foothills Area Superintendent, Support
Services Supervisor, and General Counsel to be issued District credit cards; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of these credit cards will enable the District to borrow from
time to time from the Lender on such terms as may be agreed upon between the District and the
Lender, such sum or sums of money as in their judgment should be borrowed, however, not exceeding
at any one time the principal amount of twenty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($20,000.00), or two
thousan d and 00/100 dollars ($2,000.00) per authorized position, in addition to such sum or sums of
money as may be currently borrowed by the District from the Lender;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District authorizes and agrees to the terms of the issuance by the
Lender of credit cards to specified District employees.
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To Board of Directors
From: J. Escobar,Assistant General Manager
Date: October 27, 1999
Re: FYIs
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
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For Immediate Release Contact: District Information:
October 12, 1999 Malcolm Smith
(650) 691-1200
Convent Information:
Colleen Doherty
(415) 648-0905
Open Space District and Convent Cooperate on Site Plan Revision
Los Altos, CA—The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the Russian Convent of
Our Lady of Vladimir, have worked cooperatively and reached an agreement that will accommodate the
Convent's moving forward on their revised development plans for the proposed project on Skyline
Boulevard in San Mateo County. The Convent representatives asked the District's Board of Directors to
approve an amendment to the agreement between the District and the Convent that calls for the
relocation of the pilgrim's cottage (retreat center building) out of the Coastal Zone. On August 11, 1999,
the District Board of Directors met and approved this request. Both parties are pleased that they worked
cooperatively and promptly to achieve this result.
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 650-691-1200
FAX: 650-691-0485 a E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org . Web site:www.openspace.org
Soars!o/Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz -Generaf AMna,+;er:L..Craig Britton
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Intraoffice Memorandum
October 12, 1999
To: Craig Britton, General Manager
From: Paul McKowan, Volunteer Coordinator
Subject: P.A.D.S. Dog Information Booth
Windy Hill; Saturday, October 17; 12:00pm — 3:00pm
Attachments: May 19th e-mail report from Denise Williams
We received notice last week that Peninsula Access for Dogs (P.A.D.S.) will be staffing
their third dog information station of the year on Saturday, October 17th from 12:00 pm
to 3:00 pm. This station will be located near the new parking area at Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve. Their objective is to increase public awareness and educate visitors
on the importance of regulation compliance.
P.A.D.S. second information station of this year was held at Fremont Older Open Space
Preserve on Sunday, May 16th. I've attached a copy of their report for your review.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these events.
,30 Distel Cirde Eos Altos, CA 94022-1404 < Phone: 650-091-1200 F,
FAX:650-091 0485 * E-mail: Weh site:www.openspa<.e.ors;
8oa1r/of Oilf t(ors Pete Siemens. Mary C. Davey, It'd Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette ttanko, Betsv Crowder, Kennelh C . Nitz .(lener<rl M,itw!, t I.Craig Ilnmm
Denise Williams, 07:26 PM 5/19/99 , PADS Information Station
Return -Path: denisecraikwilliams@email.msn.com
From: "Denise Williams" <denisecraikwilliams@email.msn.com>
To: "Paul McKowan" <volunteer@openspace.org>
Subject: PADS Information Station
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 19:26:30 -0700
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Attention: Paul McKowen and Randy Anderson
Dear Paul and Randy:
PADS has conducted the second information station at the Fremont Older
Preserve on May 16, 1999. We had excellent weather and we were very
pleased to see a full parking lot when we began our station about 11
o'clock. We were also very happy to see two staff members (Ken and
another staff member- unfortunately I did not catch his name) who
stopped by
to see us.
We had direct contact with about 23 people who were mostly with dogs.
The
preserve was busy and there were many users enjoying the day. Most of
the
dog walkers were very interested in the dog packets and expressed
interest
in the other preserves available to people with dogs. They also hoped
for
more access in the future.
We closed the station about 2 o'clock as the parking lot began to
clear.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Denise Williams
P.S. Paul, we are hoping to get together with you for a lunch
meeting....
Do you have some potential lunch time meeting dates? We would like to
discuss the information station as well as future plans. Looking
forward to
talking to you
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Intraoffice Memorandum
October 15, 1999
To: Craig Britton, General Manager
From: Paul McKowan, Volunteer Coordinator
Subject: Volunteer Trail Patrol Activity Summary
From: 7/1/99 To: 9/30199
VIOLATIONS OBSERVED
PRESERVES
(TOTAL PATROL HOURS)
Coal Creek (9)
El Corte de Madera (4) 3 3
Fremont Older (44) 4 3 8
Long Ridge (29) 2 1 3
Monte Bello (18)
Pulgas Ridge (38) 2 2
Purisima Cree k (26) 1 2 5 1 7
Rancho (291) 2 5 2 3 12
Russian Ridge (19) 1 1
Saratoga Gap (3)
Sierra Azul (12) 1 1
Skyline Ridge (47)
St. Joseph's Hill (26) 4 13 6 7 1 2 33
Windy Hill (62). 8 3 16 4 1 32
TOTAL VIOATIONS 1 20 19 24 24 8 7 102
PER VIOLATION TYPE
PERCENTAGE OF 20% 19% 23% 23% 8% 7% 100%
TOTAL VIOLATIONS
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Total Violations Observed: 102
Total Patrol Hours: 628
Average Patrol Hours Per Week: 35
*Violations of this type as a percentage of the total number of violations observed
"Other Violations (smoking, camping w/o a permit, vandalism, littering, etc.)
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Oct. 19, 1999
TO: C. Britton, General Manger
FROM: G. Baillie, Operations Analyst
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month September Year 1999
VIOLATIONS TOTALS CITES CRIMES TOTALS CITES
Bicycles Arson fire (SJH) 1 0
Closed area 13 8
Speed 7 4 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Helmet 6 2 Bicycle 2
Night-riding 7 3 Equestrian 0
Unsafe operation 1 0 Hiking/running 1
Dogs Construction accident 1
Prohibited area 5 5 Other first-aid 1
Off-leash 4 3 Search & rescue 0
Off-road vehicles 0 0 Air evacuation 1
Closed area 3 0 Fire 1
After hours 4 5
Fishing 2 1 ENFORCEMENT
Vandalism 2 0 Citations 33
Parking 8 0 Written warnings 48
Parking after hours 3 0 Arrests 0
Dumping/littering 2 0 Police assistance 0
Campfires 1 0
Camping 3 2 MUTUAL AID
Weapons Accidents 3
Actual contact 0 0 Law Enforcement 0
Report only 2 0 Landing Zone 1
Evidence of 0 0 Fire 2
Filming w/o permit 1 0
Spotlighting/hunting 1 0
SUMMARIES OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS
Aug. 25: On 9/6/99 an equestrian reported that on 8/25 he had almost been hit by six speeding cyclists on the
Harkins Ridge Trail at Purisima Creek OSP. The equestrian said that one of the cyclists commented
that riding fast was a part of the sport of mountain biking. L. Paterson.
Aug. 25: On 9/12/99 a geotechnical consultant for the District reported that his vehicle had been burglarized at
El Corte de Madera OSP on 8/25. A credit card was taken.
Sept. 3: Big Creek Lumber alerted J. Nicholas to a possible hazmat dump near the gate BCR10 entrance to
Bear Creek Redwoods OSP. County Fire determined it was an old pharmaceutical dump with no
hazardous substances. Staff completed the cleanup. T. Lausten, M. Newburn, N. Parks, and N.
Flesuras.
Sept. 3: An eighteen-year-old male and fifteen-year-old female were contacted for after hours use at Windy
Hill OSP. The parents of the girl were notified that the two had possibly been engaged in unlawful
sexual intercourse. The girl's parents released the girl to the young man. The male was cited for
after hours use. B. Malone, W. Phillips.
Sept, 8: While on patrol at Bear Creek Redwoods, Ranger K. Carlson discovered a leveled, base-rocked pad
behind a home that extended onto District property. T. Fischer was notified and met with the land
owner. The owner was responsive to the District's concerns and removed the rock to an agreed-
upon boundary line.
Sept. 10: More than five-thousand lightening strikes were recorded in the electrical storm that passed through
the Bay Area during the night and morning of Sept. 8 and 9. W. Phillips, while on patrol check for
fires, located a spot fire on the North Ridge Trail of Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP. CDF did not
have any available resources for immediate response. W. Phillips, M. Ken, B. Downing, L. Hyman,
C. Beckman, G. Kern, K. Bolle, and Kings Mtn. volunteers extinguished and secured the fire.
District staff assisted on several other fires in the Skyline corridor that were on adjacent private
properties.
Sept. 10: At approximately 10:25 p.m. rangers saw a vehicle driving up Page Mill Road and using a spotlight
to light up portions of Monte Bello and Los Trancos preserves, possibly hunting for deer. Rangers
followed the vehicle, while calling for San Mateo deputies to respond. Rangers lost sight of the
vehicle after about 20 minutes and before deputies arrived. B. Malone, J. Menk.
Sept. 12: District Director D. Little contacted a person at Long Ridge OSP who was filming a cyclist riding in
the creek. They told D. Little they were making a film for a De Anza class. The person filming was
later contacted by phone in Studio City, CA. He then said he was planning to make a commercial
extreme mountain bike film. He was told a permit would be required. He said that, given District
restrictions, he would probably seek a private property location. D. Danielson.
Sept. 17 At Los Trancos OSP two men received citations for illegal camping. They had attended a rock
concert at Shoreline the night before. Numerous roadside sleepers were seen along Page Mill and
Skyline during the three-day concert period. J. Menk, B. Downing.
Sept. 20: A sealed five-gallon container of waste oil, a used oil filter and some trash were found in the parking
area by the Kennedy Road trailhead in Sierra Azul OSP. County Fire responded and removed the
can. Los Gatos PD also responded and filed a report.
Sept. 21: The operator of a road construction roller on Portola Heights Rd. in Long Ridge OSP lost control
and went off the roadway at 6:20 p.m.. The equipment rolled on to its side and came to rest against a
tree. The driver jumped free, but fractured his femur. He was evacuated to Stanford Hospital by air
ambulance. The roller leaked diesel fuel and antifreeze. Containment equipment was placed to
minimize the spill and several 7-gallon bags of contaminated material were collected and removed.
The site was restored by placement of cut vegetation and restoration of bench cuts used for footing.
P. Congdon and L. Paterson.
Sept, 26: Approximately 2 acres were burned between the Flume and Jones Trail areas of St. Joseph's Hill
OSP. Fire investigators determined that the fire was set in two places and was deliberate.
Approximately 60 fire-fighters, two helicopters, and six engine units were assigned to the incident.
Santa Clara County Parks, Fire, and Sheriff's Office, the District, CDF, and volunteers successfully
suppressed and contained the fire within hours of the initial report. Rangers Hearin, Smith, and
Sparks-Hart assisted with fire operations.
Vandalism Incidents:
Sept. 25: A chain was cut at Barlow Road in Sierra Azul OSP.
Sept. 26: A portable toilet near Kennedy Trail in Sierra Azul.was tipped over and the contents spilled. The
restroom contractor replaced it with a new portable.
October 19, 1999
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA. 94022-1404
Dear Sir;
I am writing to express my heart-felt gratitude for the treatment and cooperation extended
to me by your staff.
I was stationed at the old Air Force site named Serria Azul and now managed by the
Open Space District. While traveling on Dept. of Defense business to Monterey last
June I took a side trip to try and visit the old site. To my dismay I found the gate
blocking access to the mountaintop. After searching the WEB I finally contacted the
Quicksilver Mining Museum and they gave me the telephone number of your local office.
Everyone I talked to in your office was very courteous and helpful. I eventually spoke to
Gordon Bailey and explained that I wanted to visit the old site and inquired if the gates
were ever opened for visitors. Gordon explained that they are not open to the public but
he could arrange for a Ranger to escort me for the tour. I explained to Gordon that I
would be the only person and he said he would still like to help. A short time later
Gordon called me back stating that a Ranger would contact me and make arrangements to
meet. I was elated! Please understand that this was on Thursday, October 7 and I had to
fly back to Washington Sunday Morning!
On Friday I received a call from Ranger Tom Randall. We made arrangements to meet at
the gate at 9:00 on Saturday. Tom arrived on time and the tour began! It was very
exciting to visit the old site and listen to Tom's historical updates of events since I left in
the early sixties. The whole event may seem insignificant to most but to me it meant
more that you can realize.
Please express my thanks to Gordon and Tom and to those I may have spoken to on the
telephone.
Sincerely;
Jerry Besanson
Regional Oper4pace
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 19 , 1999
Palo Alto City Council
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, California
94303
Dear Mayor Fazzino and members of the Council
The District has submitted a letter to the county in which
we expressed disappointment regarding the Stanford draft plan and
pointed out the need for the county to assume responsibility for
the plan's preparation ( see attachment )-
It is important to point out that no permanent open space
has been proposed in the draft plan as mitigation for the years of
development in the past, and for the development envisioned for
the future� Because of the lack of specifics in the proposed use
permit--specifics such as location and impacts of development in
the foothills south of junipero Serra Blvd.7 I am coming to the con-
clusion that the use permit procedure is not workable for foothill's
lands.
Palo Alto's General Plan reflects the city's intention of
conserving all lands south and westerly of junipero Serra Blvd as
open space, while at the same time recognizing Stanford's academic
needs on campus. Since foothill lands are in Palo Alto's legal sphere
of influence , Palo Alto's General Plan should be the guiding light for
the county. In addition, the county and the city need to formalize an
urban limit line consistent with Palo Alto's existing urban service
area boundary; which is also called for in the city's General Plan.
For better community understanding, any future planning
by the county and Stanford should include a working document outlining
the differences between the procedure and zoning now in effect, and
procedures and zoning being proposed for the new community plan .
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to what our District
considers the most significant issue for potential impact on the
County's environment ;which is the future build-out of the Stanford
campus lands , and the preservation of what is probably the most
significant area of open space still at risk of development .
Best Wishes ,
Nonette Hanko
Director, Palo Alto / Stanford
Regional Open&ace
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 20, 1999
Honorable Jim Cunneen
Member, California State Assembly
Room 2174, State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
Dear Assemblyman Cunneen:
I was so pleased to hear last month that Governor Davis signed AB 1578, the
District-sponsored bill which you so kindly authored. On behalf of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, I would like to thank you for your efforts in successfully
taking this bill through the legislature and working to gain the Governor's approval.
Your efforts on this bill and your previous diligence on behalf of the District are
very much appreciated! Throughout your career in the legislature, you and your staff have
always made yourselves available to us and been willing to help carry out the District's
legislative agenda. We are truly fortunate to have you as part of our legislative delegation,
and as a friend in Sacramento.
As a small reminder of some of the results of your good work, we've prepared the
enclosed photo of the District's new Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, which is
located within your Assembly District. I hope it will help you and your staff to think of the
open spaces that you have helped to preserve for the public benefit.
Again, thank you for your continued support of the District, and for your recent
work on AB 1578.
Sincerely,
ga
Jed Cyr
President, Board of Directors
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 . Phone: 650-691-1200
FAX:650-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd1oopensp3ce.org . Web site:www.openspace.org
Board rat Dirvoors:Pete Siemens,;Mary C. Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little, 'Jonette Hanko, Bevy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nit/ •General'oxw,�er:L.Craig Britton
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Take only photographs, leave (ORCA,1995).The Roper Starch survey of
only footprints. Low-impact 1994 found that two-thirds of Americans
camping. These have become participate in some form of outdoor recre-
commonplace in our lexicon of ation.And an estimated 94.5 percent of the
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outdoor recreation.They symbolize the be- population reported participating in an out
lief that individuals and groups can avoid or door recreation activity at least once in the
minin i the impact on wildlands and oth- past 12 months (Cordell et al.,1999).
er natural areas by using specific tech- Factors that will positively influence fu-
niques and equipment ture participation include increasing in-
Also implicit is the underlying reality comes,mobility,and technology,while the
that outdoor recreation activities such as aging of the population and diminished ac-
backpacking, mountain biking, camping, cessibility to public lands will fashion a
and horseback riding are inherently de- drop. And although numbers of partici-
pendent upon natural and relatively pris- pants and types of participation in outdoor
tine landscapes. In a deeper sense these recreation will fluctuate,participation will
beliefs speak to the profound interdepen- generally follow an upward trend(Marcie,
dence that outdoor recreation activities 1993;Zinser,1995).
and natural settings present each other. More people enjoying more recreation-
al activities in natural environments spells
. IMe Are Outdoors People potential problems from the perspective of
In 1987,the President's Commission on natural resource management.And one of
Americans Outdoors suggested that more the primary trouble spots in this picture
than 80 percent of the population thought will appear in the area of impacts to natur-
of themselves as "outdoors people" al settings.
(PCAO,1987).While no one knows for cer- Understanding Resource Impacts
tain what this 80 percent means,the num-
ber of visitors to natural settings is stag- Before discussing the impact that out-
gering door recreationists leave on natural land
For example,it is estimated that 75 per- stapes,several principles should be men-
cent of all Americans ages 16 and older par- tioned.
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Habitat alteration Disturbance/Harassment Pollution Harvesting
*Crowding of"game trails" • Feeding • Plastic •Collecting
*Changes in habitat result in • Photography • Oil/petroleum products • Hunting
changes in wildlife behavior
•Sheltering • Foreign material used •Trapping
•Destruction of feeding/ by wildlife for food
•Seeking out nests/feeding • Fishing
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areas • Increased sedimentation —Market
*Altered water/soil chemistry —Subsistence
• Car impacts —Recreational
*Loss of sheltering sites
• Snowmobiie/biking impacts
• Loss of prey or predator
• Presence of humans and pets species
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•Impacts are multidimensional.While we of- significantly increased.
ten simply think of impact as the trampling • Similarly, expenditures for trips and
of vegetation,or soil erosion on trails,im- wildlife-watching equipment have in-
pacts—and their effects— can vary in creased by 21 percent,although the over-
both magnitude (macro- vs. micro-level all number of participants has dropped 17
impacts) and persistence. In addition, percent.
species can be resilient or resistant to • The number and length of fishing and
1` change. hunting days have significantly increased.
•Use creates impact.Despite our best edu- There are four mechanisms by which out-
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cational efforts, people directly and indi- door recreationists affect wildlife:habitat
rectly affect the environment when they - alteration,disturbance,pollution or the in-
visit natural areas for the purpose of out- troduction of foreign
p rp materials into an ani-
door recreation.Direct impacts,immediate mal's environment(plastic beer-can rings),
results of visitor behavior,include soil com- and the actual harvesting of wildlife (fish-
paction and littering.Indirect impacts are ing or hunting).As depicted in Table 1,
more insidious and accumulative, and in- these four types of impacts can wage both
clude the displacement of wildlife, pollu- immediate and long-term effects on
lion from campfires, and the ecological wildlife.
"cost"of traveling to and from an outdoor These impacts may result in changes in
recreation site. behavior(garbage bears),reduced repro-
•Use impacts are time-critical.In most situ- ductive rates,changes in species composi-
ations the majority of use impact,particu- lion (increased number of nonrattling rat-
larly as it relates to impacts from recre- tlesnakes), reduction in species' popula-
ation use,occurs in the early stages of use. tions or ranges (American bison), or the
This is often referred to as the asymptotic actual extinction of a species(passenger pi-
curve(Fig.1). geon).
•Type of recreational activities.In most cas-
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es,the type of activity is just as critical as Vegetation
the number of users. For example, man- Vegetation can be classified into three
agers of backcountry wildland areas look- general layers:ground cover,shrubs and
ing to reduce impact would most likely ban saplings, and mature trees (Hammitt &
open fires and horseback riding. Cole, 1998). Ground cover is particularly
Using these principles as a basis for un- susceptible to damage from trampling,soil
derstanding the relationship between re- compaction, abrasion and breakage, or
,.; source impacts and recreation use, let's loss of organic material. Shrubs are ex-
briefly examine some of the effects that posed to abrasion and breakage, loss of
outdoor recreation has on some selected vigor,or actual removal.And mature trees
specific natural resources.Wildlife recre- are most often damaged through mechan-
ational activities involving wildlife can be ical impacts, abrasion of outer layers
clustered into three categories: fishing, through stock use,and reduction in tree re-
hunting,and nonconsumptive wildlife ac- generation.
tivities (wildlife viewing or photography). The overall result of these impacts to
A 1997 study by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife vegetation is multidimensional and,in part,
Service revealed the following: is dependent upon the resistance and re-
• While the absolute number of anglers silience of individual species.Other more
and hunters has dropped slightly between indirect impacts from recreational use in-
1991 and`96,the overall expenditures have - clude reduced plant vigor and reproduc-
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amount of vegetation,and overall vegeta- watercraft,the impact on aquatic resources
tive health. In addition, impact character- is yet to be measured.
istics for vegetation also follow the asymp- Implications for Practice
totic curve.
Several trends are conspiring to increase
Impact on Air and Water Quality the effect that outdoor recreation has on
Although comparatively the cumulative the natural setting.First,it seems clear that
impact of recreational use on air quality outdoor recreational activities will contin-
tends to be rather insignificant, the con- .ue to grow in popularity.Second,technol-
cern currently directed at acid rain,ozone ogy and information,through outlets such
depletion,global climate change,and the as the media,guidebooks,and guide ser-
relationship between human health and air vices, will serve to increase the "reach"
pollution has increased the sensitivity to- that participants will exert on natural set-
ward all sources of air quality. tings.
Moreover,while air pollution from recre- That is, more people will be reaching
ta.
ational endeavors is usually a relatively lo- more remote,inaccessible areas with the
i cahzed problem, it can be quite conse- help of technology and increased informa-
quential in certain areas. Examples of lo- lion. Moreover, the lack of a discernable
calized impacts include Yosemite National "land ethic"within our society will serve to
Park and its campfire smoke issue, de- exacerbate this problem
graded visibility through "haze" in many Given these issues,what can parks and
national and provincial parks (Flores, recreation professionals do to mitigate the
1998),and increased air pollution through impacts of recreational use on wildlands
recreational-vehicle use in many locations and other natural landscapes?
(Andereck,1995). First,it is axiomatic that the recreation
Many other phenomena, including in- profession has a vast disposal of tech-
creased acidity and toxicity levels in sur- niques, tactics, and strategies at its dis-
rounding water and soil, decreased aes- posal. In general, these techniques and
thetics from reduced visibility, and de- strategies can be clustered into three com-
creased plant vigor and growth from in- ponents: visitor management, site man-
creased levels of pollution, can serve a agement, and information management
detrimental impact on the recreational ex- (Table 2).When used properly,these tools
perience. can be powerful forces for mitigating the
Recreational pursuits affect water quali- negative aspects of recreation in natural ar-
ty in a number of ways including bacterial eas.
contamination from activities such as Second, despite this arsenal of strate-
swimming and wading(Wenger,1984),nu- gies, techniques, and tactics, recreation
trient enrichment (fertilizer runoff from professionals need to recognize that a
golf courses), increased turbidity from growing body of academics,scientists,and
walking or driving in streambeds,and tem- resource managers equates recreation use
perature and flow alteration. In the latter of natural areas with timber harvesting,
case,water temperature and flow rates of- mining, and other extractive services
ten rise as streams are "channelized" (Oelschlaeger,1995).This position stems
(Castillon,1992)and overlying vegetation from the belief(much of it true) that out-
is removed to reduce boating hazards.In - door recreation use has resulted in a sig-
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TABLE 2. MITIGATING NEGATIVE IMPACT
Visitor management Site management Information management
Monitoring and assessment of Monitoring and assessment of Media outreach °
I visitors and visitor use selected sites and locations —Radio/television
—Newspapers
Length-of-visit restrictions Placement of use on selected —Public announcements
locations
i Distribution of use Education and training
j Concentration of use Closures(permanent or temporary)of
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location or specific activities Visitor assessment and briefings
Type-of-use restrictions
Site hardening and shielding ` Visitor information
Rationing techniques
Propagation of resilient species of Type of communication
—Lottery
} vegetation —Use of incentives or potential
—First come,first served
punishment
—Reservation Campfire management
—Highly specific and explicit
—Merit
Rehabilitation of sites information
—Pricing
Spatial/barrier influences on use or —Use of adjuncts to communicate s
Group-size limits the message
type of use
Seasonal/local conditions regulations
nificant deterioration of our natural land- landscapes are being turned into theme reasonable future scenario.This fact also
scapes,and this trend shows no sign of re- parks,areas that are manicured,highly ma- includes the likelihood of exceeding the
versing. nipulated, and increasingly regimented. carrying capacity for a growing list of
Thus,for many,recreation represents a While the fun and excitement still exist, recreational areas and landscapes.
suite of activities that often results in a di- the understanding of where and how these •Nloving toward greater sustainability for
minished ecosystem,damaged resources, environments fit into the larger mosaic of the future will mean doing things differ-
and diminution of the natural resource our natural environment is missing.Thus, ently.In outdoor recreation,this may mean
1 much of the public may view the natural banning recreational activities that create
base.
From the perspective of the recreation landscape as a place to enjoy and expert- a significant impact on our natural re-
professional, we cannot assume that out- ence pleasure without the juxtaposed re- sources.
door recreation will automatically be sup- sponsibilities of understanding and safe- • Addressing these issues does not re-
ported or even encouraged by land man- guarding its resources. quire more research.The problem lies in
agement agencies and environmental As a profession dedicated to serving the providing political and professional will-
` 'y' groups.Perhaps a better approach would public through the provision of recreation power,which must come from the organi-
be to explore the relationship between out- and leisure experiences,we must come to zations that represent the recreation pro-
door recreation and fostering among the grips with several natural resource realities fession.
public the development of a sense of stew- that are intruding upon the well-being of The role that the recreation profession
ardship regarding the natural environ- our citizens. will play in addressing these issues is crit-
ment. • The current rate of resource use and ical in helping to formulate public support
Some people suggest that our natural habitat destruction is unsustainable for any and understanding.The decisions that the
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TABLE 2. MITIGATING NEGATIVE IMPACT
Visitor management Site management Information management
Monitoring and assessment of Monitoring and assessment of Media outreach
visitors and visitor use selected sites and locations —Radio/television
Length-of-visit restrictions Placement of use on selected
—Newspapers
' locations
—Public announcements
Distribution of use
Concentration of use
Closures(permanent or temporary)of Education and training
location or specific activities Visitor assessment and briefings
Type-of-use restrictions
Site hardening and shielding Visitor information
Rationing techniques
—Lottery Propagation of resilient species of Type of communication
—First come,first served
vegetation —Use of incentives or potential
—Reservation Campfire management
punishment
—Merit —Highly specific and explicit
—Pricing Rehabilitation of sites information
Spatial/barrier influences on use or —Use of adjuncts to communicate
Group-size limits type of use the message
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Seasonal/local conditions regulations s
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recreation profession makes concerning What are appropriate outdoor recre- or promote self-sufficiency among recre-
these natural resource issues remain to be ational activities, and what types of ac6vi- ationists(Dustin,McAvoy&Beck,1986).
seen.Third,and interwoven with the first ties should the profession not condone? The most appropriate use aside,it is per-
two points, is the position that the recre- Many authors and scholars have suggest- haps the interface between the natural en-
ation profession will take regarding the ed that the most appropriate recreational vironment and the recreational experience
proper use of natural landscapes for recre- activities are those that preserve the bio- where the most profound implications for
a6on. logical integrity of the area(Leopold,1949) recreation and natural resources are
;i found. Of all the different types of recre-
a6onal activities currently available to the
public,it is outdoor recreation that usually
i O brings people into the most direct contact
Owith the natural environment.
I Within the recreation milieu, the out-
door recreation experience is the perfect
opportunity with which to raise the public's
Q awareness regarding the impact it precip-
itates upon our natural resources and the
role these natural landscapes play upon our
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overall lives.
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Knight,R.,and D.Cole.1995."Wildlife
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Claims No. 99-19
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7440 275.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
7441 89.00 "1 ABA Chimney Services Chimney Cleaning-Annex Bldg.
7442 121.32 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Co., Inc. Fire Extinguisher Servicing
7443 133.09 ADT Security Services Alarm Services
7444 126.24 Artech Laminating Lamination Supplies
7445 1.14 AT&T Telephone Services
7446 130.09 Bailey's Uniform Supplies
7447 253.00 Gordon Baillie Reimbursement--CARPOSA Conference
7448 24.80 The Bicycle Outfitter Patrol Bicycle Equipment
7449 289.50 Blue Diamond Technologies Water System Repair Parts
7450 6,516.17 Brazil's Excavating, Inc. Purisima Creek Storm Repairs
7451 105.00 Cabrillo Unified School District CAC Meeting Facility Rental Fee
7452 45.00 *2 California Trails&Greenways Foundation Conference--A. Ruiz
7453 55.00 "3 California Trails&Greenways Foundation Conference-D. Vu
7454 273.52 California Water Service Company Water Service
7455 76.50 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
7456 626.41 Carter Industries, Inc. Diesel Tank & Vehicle Repairs
7457 170.24 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Supplies
7458 552.08 Contemporary Engraving Engraving Services
7459 3,129.41 Country Rogue Construction Pursima Creek Storm Repairs
7460 3,647.10 Alice Cummings Consultant-Habitat Conservation Grant
7461 125.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Smog Certificates
7462 36.48 El Camino Hospital Medical Services
7463 42.75 Federal Express Express Mail
7464 141.67 Tom Fischer Vehicle Expense
7465 97.67 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Equipment
7466 464.92 Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Padlocks
7467 21.60 G &K Services Shop Towel Service
7468 1,565.64 Graniterock Road Materials&Trailer Rental
7469 67.92 GTE Wireless Cellular Phone Service
7470 169.63 Guy Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Enterprise Rental Plumbing Repairs
7471 1,363.95 Harkins Sign Company Signs & Frames
7472 258.14 Howard Rome Martin & Ridley Legal Services
7473 110.40 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Rental
7474 16,389.22 •` Irvine & Cooper Law Offices MROSD vs. Esperson-Final Payment
7475 250.00 Irvine & Cooper Law Offices Auditors Letter
7476 837.31 Irvine & Cooper Law Offices Ireland vs. MROSD
7477 612.70 Jeda Publications Volunteer Brochure Printing
7478 138.00 Jobs Available Recruitment Advertisement
7479 165.00 Jobtrak Recruitment Advertisement
7480 967.50 Randy Klein Sediment Damage Assessment-Diesel
7481 235.30 Langley Hill Quarry Road Materials
7482 3,399.80 June Legler Consultant-Grants
7483 99.26 Local Government Publications Resource Documents
7484 238.60 Lucent Technologies Phone System Lease
7485 62.50 MACS Lab, Inc. Paint Testing Lab
Page 1
Claims No. 99-19
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7486 48.18 MCI Phone Service
7487 348.61 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repairs
7488 400.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consultant
7489 1,545.00 Miracle Auto Painting & Body Repair Vehicle Repairs
7490 254.11 Murray & Murray Legal Services
7491 140.00 Network Solutions, Inc. Field Office Domain Registration-Internet
7492 1,050.00 North American Title Company Preliminary Reports
7493 541.25 Pacific Coast Seed, Inc. Erosion Control Seed
7494 995.02 Pacific Bell Telephone Services
7495 281.19 Palo Alto Upholstery Vehicle Seat Repair
7496 85.52 PIP Printing Business Card Printing
7497 303.94 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Meter Lease
7498 1,047.93 Redwood General Tire Co., Inc. Tires
7499 1,101.02 Reynolds&Reynolds Parking Citation Books
7500 356.63 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Culvert& Fittings
7501 2,777.91 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
7502 334.01 Russ Enterprises Signs
7503 460.68 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Recruitment Advertisement
7504 406.20 San Jose Mercury News Recruitment Advertisement
7505 915.62 "4 Santa Clara County Permits
7506 365.62 John Shelton, Inc. Culvert & Fittings
7507 189.82 Skywood Trading Post Fuel
7508 1,200.00 Slaght Living Trust November Rent Per Agreement
7509 44.64 State Board of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax
7510 387.33 State of CA Teale Data Center GIS Map Preparation Service
7511 218.32 Tap Plastics Sign Materials
7512 64.00 Terminix Pest Control Service--Distel Bldg.
7513 32.26 Turf&Industrial Field Supplies
7514 366.31 United Green Mark Inc. Field Equipment
7515 3,000.00 United States Postmaster Postage
7516 181.00 Verio/Best Internet Field Office Internet Service
7517 2,234.21 '5 VISA 576.06-Computer Accessories
270.00-CEQA Class-T. Fischer
349.11 -Airfare-NAI Conference-C. Bruins
498.20-Field Supplies
47.66-Office Supplies
133.54- Local Business Meeting Expense
359.64-Resource Documents
7518 277.02 West Group Payment Center Law Library&On-Line Services
7519 1,172.30 Whitmore,Johnson&Bolanos Legal Services-Training
7520 31.50 Wildfire Pacific, Inc. Fire Equipment
7521 31.20 Wolf Camera Photo Processing
7522 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
"1 Urgent Check Issued October 14, 1999
I
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Claims No. 99-19
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
*2 Urgent Check Issued October 08, 1999
*3 Urgent Check Issued October 14, 1999
*4 Urgent Check Issued October 20, 1999
* In the event Agenda Item#5 is not approved,this claim will not be processed.
This item has been previously Board approved for$25,000.00. (See R-99-12)
With this claim,the total will exceed the previously approved amount by$1052.88.
The District has received the$75,000.00 settlement funds to reimburse these costs.
Page 3
Claims No. 99-19
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7440 275.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
7441 89.00 *1 ABA Chimney Services Chimney Cleaning-Annex Bldg.
7442 121.32 Ace Fire Equipment&Service Co., Inc. Fire Extinguisher Servicing
7443 133.09 ADT Security Services Alarm Services
7444 126.24 Artech Laminating Lamination Supplies
7445 1.14 AT&T Telephone Services
7446 130.09 Bailey's Uniform Supplies
7447 253.00 Gordon Baillie Reimbursement--CARPOSA Conference
7448 24�80 The Bicycle Outfitter Patrol Bicycle Equipment
7449 289.50 Blue Diamond Technologies Water System Repair Parts
7450 6,5 4 6.1:iL Brazil's Excavating, Inc. Purisima Creek Storm Repairs
5,796.17
7451 105.00 Cabrillo Unified School District CAC Meeting Facility Rental Fee
7452 45.00 *2 California Trails &Greenways Foundation Conference--A. Ruiz
7453 55.00 *3 California Trails& Greenways Foundation Conference-D. Vu
7454 273.52 California Water Service Company Water Service
7455 76.50 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
7456 626.41 Carter Industries, Inc. Diesel Tank&Vehicle Repairs
7457 170.24 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Supplies
7458 552.08 Contemporary Engraving Engraving Services
7459 3,129.41 Country Rogue Construction Purisima Creek Storm Repairs
7460 3,647.10 Alice Cummings Consultant--Habitat Conservation Grant
7461 125.00 Jim Davis Automotive Vehicle Smog Certificates
7462 36.48 El Camino Hospital Medical Services
7463 42.75 Federal Express Express Mail
7464 141.67 Tom Fischer Vehicle Expense
7465 97.67 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Equipment
7466 464.92- Foster Brothers Security Systems, Inc. Padlocks
7467 21.60 G & K Services Shop Towel Service
7468 1,565.64 Graniterock Road Materials&Trailer Rental
7469 67.92 GTE Wireless Cellular Phone Service
7470 169.63 Guy Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Enterprise Rental Plumbing Repairs
7471 1,363.95 Harkins Sign Company Signs& Frames
7472 258.14 Howard Rome Martin & Ridley Legal Services
7473 110.40 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Rental
7474 16,389.22 Irvine& Cooper Law Offices MROSD vs. Esperson-Final Payment
7475 250.00 Irvine& Cooper Law Offices Auditors Letter
7476 837.31 Irvine&Cooper Law Offices Ireland vs. MROSID
7477 61230 Jeda Publications Volunteer Brochure Printing
7478 138.00 Jobs Available Recruitment Advertisement
7479 165.00 Jobtrak Recruitment Advertisement
7480 967.50 Randy Klein Sediment Damage Assessment-Diesel
7481 235.30 Langley Hill Quarry Road Materials
7482 3,399.80 June Legler Consultant-Grants
7483 99.26 Local Government Publications Resource Documents
7484 238.60 Lucent Technologies Phone System Lease
7485 62.50 MACS Lab, Inc. Paint Testing Lab
Page 1
Claims No. 99-19
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7486 48.18 MCI Phone Service
7487 348.61 MetroMobileCommunications. Radio Repairs
7488 400.00 Micro Accounting Solutions Computer Consultant
7489 1,545.00 Miracle Auto Painting & Body Repair Vehicle Repairs
7490 254.11 Murray & Murray Legal Services
7491 140.00 Network Solutions, Inc. Field Office Domain Registration-Internet
7492 1,050.00 North American Title Company Preliminary Reports
7493 541.25 Pacific Coast Seed, Inc. Erosion Control Seed
7494 995.02 Pacific Bell Telephone Services
7495 281.19 Palo Alto Upholstery Vehicle Seat Repair
7496 85.52 PIP Printing Business Card Printing
7497 303.94 Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Postage Meter Lease
7498 1,047.93 Redwood General Tire Co., Inc. Tires
7499 1,101.02 Reynolds & Reynolds Parking Citation Books
7500 356.63 Rice Trucking-Soil Farm Culvert& Fittings
7501 2,777.91 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs
7502 334.01 Russ Enterprises Signs
7503 460.68 San Francisco Newspaper Agency Recruitment Advertisement
7504 406.20 San Jose Mercury News Recruitment Advertisement
7505 915.62 *4 Santa Clara County Permits
7506 365.62 John Shelton, Inc. Culvert& Fittings
7507 189.82 Skywood Trading Post Fuel
7508 1,200.00 Slaght Living Trust November Rent Per Agreement
7509 44.64 State Board of Equalization Diesel Fuel Tax
7510 387.33 State of CA Teale Data Center GIS Map Preparation Service
7511 218.32 Tap Plastics Sign Materials
7512 64.00 Terminix Pest Control Service--Distel Bldg.
7513 32.26 Turf& Industrial Field Supplies
7514 366.31 United Green Mark Inc. Field Equipment
7515 3,000.00 United States Postmaster Postage
7516 181.00 Verio/Best Internet Field Office Internet Service
7517 2,234.21 *5 VISA 576.06-Computer Accessories
270.00-CEQA Class-T. Fischer
349.11 -Airfare-NAI Conference-C. Bruins
498.20- Field Supplies
47.66-Office Supplies
133.54 - Local Business Meeting Expense
359.64 - Resource Documents
7518 277.02 West Group Payment Center Law Library &On-Line Services
7519 1,172.30 Whitmore, Johnson & Bolanos Legal Services-Training
7520 31.50 Wildfire Pacific, Inc. Fire Equipment
7521 31.20 Wolf Camera Photo Processing
7522 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
7523R 6.98 UPS Parcel Service
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Claims No. 99-19
Meeting 99-26
Date: October 27, 1999
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
7524R 213.69 Petty Cash Nature Center Supplies, Local Business
Meeting Expense, Resource Documents
and Printing Expense
*1 Urgent Check Issued October 14, 1999
*2 Urgent Check Issued October 08, 1999
*3 Urgent Check Issued October 14, 1999
*4 Urgent Check Issued October 20, 1999
*5 Urgent Check Issued October 21, 1999
* In the event Agenda Item#5 is not approved, this claim will not be processed.
** This item has been previously Board approved for$25,000.00. (See R-99-12)
With this claim, the total will exceed the previously approved amount by $1052.88.
The District has received the$75,000.00 settlement funds to reimburse these costs.
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From: Chris Pearson <pearson@SLAC.Stanford.EDU>
To: <mrosd@openspace.org>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 4:31 PM
Subject: Wild pigs
Dear Board of Directors:
I understand that you will be discussing wild pig control issues at
your 10/27 board meeting. I will not be able to attend but would like to
offer the following comments. I strongly urge you to adopt meaningful pig
control measures as soon as possible. As the pigs spread northward along
the peninsula, they will inevitability do serious damage to agricultural
crops as well as residential landscaping (not to mention impact on mrosd
preserves, range land, parks, etc). Eventually, public outcry will compel
you to be part of a coordinated (hopefully)control program. Early
involvement will result in a more economical and effective program. The
pigs will not be easily deterred. I have had some previous experience with
pig damage to agricultural crops and it is a serious matter. As"good
neighbors" please take responsible action on this issue.
Sincerely, Chris Pearson ( La Honda,Ph. 650 747-0948)
10/26/99
Regional Open , _ .ice
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, General Manager
DATE: October 27, 1999
SUBJECT: FYIs
Regional Open i0ace
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 28, 1999
Honorable Byron Sher
Member, California State Senate
Room 2082, State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
Dear Senator Sher:
On behalf of the Board and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District, as well as its hundreds-of-thousands of constituents, I would like to thank you for
your efforts over the years to preserve open space land in the Bay Area. You have always
been a dependable and valued friend of the environment, and of the District.
Most recently, through your hard work and diligence the San Francisco Bay Area
Program of the Coastal Conservancy was initially created. Your continued efforts resulted
in significant State funding for the program, thereby creating a viable source of grants to
local and regional land conservation agencies. And, as if that weren't enough, you went
even further on behalf of the District and helped us in our efforts to obtain a Program grant
toward acquisition of the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. All this, in just the
last two years!
Of course, you have been equally helpful to the District and the environmental
community throughout your career in the legislature. We are truly fortunate to have you as
the key player in our legislative delegation, and as a friend in Sacramento.
As a small token of our appreciation, we've prepared the enclosed photo of the
Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, which I hope will serve as a small reminder
of your help in its acquisition. I hope it will also bring to mind the long-term benefit to this
region's quality of life that your efforts have helped achieve.
Again, thank you for your continued support of the District, and for your recent
work on the Bay Area Program and Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
Sincerely,
'"J'ed Cyry
President, Board of Directors
JC/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@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org
Board of Directors:Pete Siemen,..',tary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz •General A"hm,iger:L.Craie Britton
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Malcolm Smith I
From: <Kleinpa@aol.com>
To: <mrosd@opens pace.org>
Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 9:21 PM
Subject: Honoring Stan Norton's Memory
Dear Nonette,
A conflicting family event precludes my attending the September 18 dedication
honoring Stan Norton, but you will all be in my thoughts.
Visionaries like you, Stan and many others have made the open space dream a
reality in the midpeninsula. This dedication ceremony brings back treasured
memories. I can remember Stan's joy when the designer friend he brought into
the election campaign on a pro bono basis proposed the Measure R winning
slogan: Room to Breathe. I'm sure many people recall events that attest to
Stan's dedication to the open space concept and his practical counsel and
wisdom over the years.
It was a great pleasure for me to serve as unofficial secretary/scribe for
the core founding group and later as Chair of the the Santa Clara County Park
and Recreation Commission.
I look forward to seeing the Stan Norton bench at the Los Trancos Open Space
Preserve.
Please give my best regards to Carole Norton.
Sincerely,
Barbara Klein
c: Pete Siemens, Mary C. Davey, Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Betsy
Crowder, Kenneth Nitz, L. Craig Britton
10/21/99
Regional Open , .ice
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
September 28, 1999
Honorable Chairman Bohan and Commissioners
Santa Clara County Planning Commission
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Re: Recommendations for Stanford Community Plan
The draft Community Plan issued September 20 by the Stanford University Architect/
Planning Office is unacceptable as a basis for consideration of an amendment of the
County General Plan or update of the General Use Permit. This brief; vague document
completely ignores the needs and desires of the community, the specific
recommendations of the advisors appointed to provide input on the plan, and the
responsibility and authority of the County to make detailed findings regarding plans,
policies, and environmental impacts before considering an entitlement for further
development of the campus.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has for 27 years taken a direct role in
environmental planning in Santa Clara County by acquiring and managing open space
land outside of the urban area. Key District objectives are to protect natural resources,
provide opportunity for low-intensity recreation, and help guide urban form to avoid
sprawl. In addition to this direct action, District Board and staff regularly participate on
an advisory basis in the planning of projects which will have a significant impact on
environmental values within the District's sphere of influence. There is no more
significant issue for potential impact on the County's environment than the future build-
out of the Stanford lands, and the preservation of what is probably the most significant
area of open space still at risk of development.
The District has actively participated in the Stanford Community Plan process. Director
Mary Davey is a member of the Community Resource Group, and General Manager
Craig Britton was a discussion panel speaker for the Community Forum on Open Space.
Director Nonette Hanko has followed the project closely as the District's Board
representative for the Palo Alto area. We are extremely disappointed in Stanford's
unresponsiveness, when they should be playing the role of a leader in regional planning.
We strongly urge the Planning Commission to reject the current draft Community Plan as
inadequate to initiate any review. The Plan is clearly crafted to avoid any commitment
that would limit Stanford's options for future development in any area. Yet, based on this
vague future scenario, Stanford apparently expects entitlements for a vast amount of
development in the core campus, and a limited, but precedent-setting amount of
development in the Academic Reserve and Open Space Area.
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-691-1200
rr FAX: 650-691-0485 . E-mail:mrosdopenspace.org • web site:www.openspace.org , .
Board of Director.;Pete 5iemen Mary C.DaGey.led Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Santa Clara County
Planning Commission
September 28, 1999
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An acceptable Community Plan must include clear definitions of the nature, extent and
location of the proposed land uses for each of the areas covered by the Plan. The
corresponding policies and standards for these uses should be taken from the current
County General Plan, or have, at minimum, the same level of organization and detail.
Preferably, the Stanford Community Plan would provide an even higher level of detail
and coverage befitting one of the most significant community plan documents ever
prepared within the County. In any case it should address all the seven required elements
of a General Plan.
We hope to be able to participate further in this vital community planning process, but
only can do so effectively based on a planning document which seriously addresses the
critical land use and environmental issues presented by the future development of the
Stanford campus.
S' cerely
Jed Cyr,President
Board of Directors
cc:
MROSD Board of Directors
Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County
David Neuman, Stanford University Architecture and Planning Office
Regional Open ace
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: C. Britton, General Manager
FROM: M Willi s, Real Property Representative
DATE: October 26, 1999
SUBJECT: POST (North)Property Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Escrow closed for the subject transaction on September 30, 1999 and title to and possession of this 99.47 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 September 22, 1999.
DEDICATION CHART INFORMATION
Dedication
Board status
Approval Closing Dedication (Intended or
Preserve Area Grantor Date Date Date Acres Withheld?) Notes
Sierra Azul Mt.Urn POST(North) 9/22/99 9/30/99 99.47 Intended
cc: Board of Directors
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Operations
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