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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 01-06
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California
AGENDA*
Please Note: 7:00 P.M. Closed Session Start Time
7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting Start Time
7:00 ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT--CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 7:00 P.M. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will
adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the
Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8
Real Property - Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 351-13-007 and 351-13-018
Agenc�Ne otg iator - Michael C. Williams, Real Property Representative
Negotiating Party - Darlene Lobner
Under Negotiations - Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment.
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— P. Siemens
*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
■ November 15, 2000
■ December 13,2000
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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,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Adopt the Resolution Accepting a $12,000 Donation from Peninsula Open Space Trust
Allocating the Donation for Materials and Equipment for the David C. Daniels Nature Center
at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, and Expressing the District's Appreciation of Peninsula
Open Space Trust and the Private Donors of These Funds - S. Jensen
7:50* 2 Annual Progress Report on Ranger Bicycle Patrol Program for Calendar Year 2000 - J. Maciel
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8:00* 3 Annual Progress Report of Radar Patrol Program for Calendar Year 2000 -J. Maciel
8:10* 4 Field Enforcement Activity for 2000 and Ten-Year Field Activity Summary - J. Maciel
*** 5 Authorization to Solicit Bids for Roof Repair at the Administrative Office Building at 300
Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA; Determine that the recommended actions are categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report; Authorize Staff
to Solicit Bids for Roof Repairs to the Northerly Side of the Administrative Office Building -J.
Cahill
*** REVISED CLAIMS
8:20* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - Brief Reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of
District Directors and Staff
8:40* 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 g
public comment on agenda items at the time each item
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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 from the
Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 00-30
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 15, 2000
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
President Ken Nitz called the meeting to order at 6:37 P.M.
Members Present: Ken Nitz, Jed Cyr, Mary Davey,Nonette Hanko, and Deane Little.
Members Absent: Pete Siemens.
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Michael Williams, Susan Schectman, Duncan
Simmons
11. CLOSED SESSION
K. Nitz 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 6:37 P.M. and the Closed Session commenced at
6:37 P.M. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:12 P.M. and recessed to a
meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority
Governing Board.
REGULAR MEETING
At 7:30 P.M., K. Nitz called the Regular Meeting to order.
111. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ken Nitz, Jed Cyr, Mary Davey,Nonette Hanko, Peter Siemens,
and Deane Little.
Members Absent: None
Additional Staff Present: Cathy Woodbury, John Maciel, Stephanie Jensen.
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 e E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org *Web site:www.openspace.org ftz_f
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz *General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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K. Nitz noted that no reportable action had taken place in Closed Session.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oscar Braun, 1589 Higgins Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay, Executive Director of Half
Moon Bay Coastside Foundation, a non-profit public charity doing business as Save Our
Bay, put forth a proposal from the foundation regarding the coast side annexation. He
said it was a slight modification on the basic service plan. He expressed condolences
from his organization on the loss of Betsy Crowder. He asked that the plan the
foundation is suggesting be considered by the Board along with the other three
alternatives. The proposal is that the annexed lands would belong to other agencies or
non profit organizations and that the District would not purchase additional lands in the
proposed annex area, but would utilize the California Conservation Easement statutes to
protect future land. He said the three benefits are as follows:
• It removes eminent domain which has been the most contentious aspect of the efforts
to annex the coastal area;
• The cost to the District of managing properties in a conservation easement would be
significantly less, probably 90-95%;
• Real estate tax revenues continue to flow to the area.
Carolyn Chaney, 313 Lakeview Way, Redwood City, said 28 trees at Pulgas Ridge had
been cut because they were not native trees. She wondered how many people present
have native roots in California that go back 100 years. She showed photographs taken
before and after the cutting and said she thought there were a lot of things that could
have been done better. She hoped that in the future there would be a conversation with
the public.
Michael Tuck, 502 Edgewood Road, Redwood City, commented on the tree cutting at
Pulgas Ridge. He asked that the District consider not cutting the remaining trees,
especially the ones on the mound. He said it is the only shaded area, and it is shaded by
eucalyptus trees. There is also an area of cactus that have been there perhaps 50 years
and covers about 70x20 feet. He said it is not invasive but he had been told it would be
wiped out too. He said it is beautiful and great habitat for wildlife. In conclusion, he
talked about a person in the forest service who was told to listen to people, then go ahead
and do what she wanted to do in the first place. He hoped that was not the case here.
Judy Baker, 27544 Canyon, Los Altos Hills,read from the District pamphlet on Pulgas
Ridge. She said she did not see preservation or protection, but destruction in progress.
Trees that have been there for 80 years are being killed and their underlying habitat
trampled and destroyed in the name of restoration. They had gathered 200 signatures of
people who have used the park or live in the surrounding- area and who do not want to see
these trees killed. She said they intended to keep gathenina, signatures in protest of the
destruction. It is running about 9 to I of those in favor of keeping the trees. She asked
why not acknowledge and appreciate the eucalyptus trees for their own brand of beauty
and character in the preserve. She asked that the trees on the mound and along the ridge
be spared.
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Laurence Feirman, 260 Hubbard, Redwood City, said he and his family have used the
area for years and had only seen the signs regarding cutting a few weeks ago. He said he
could not understand why they would want to remove trees that are as old as they are, and
asked what kind of research was done prior to the decision. C. Britton said he would
provide copies of the reports that came to the Board prior to the restoration plan. He said
this is the first stage in a 20 year process.
N. Hanko said she was absent when the action was taken and would have opposed the
removal. She asked how the area was posted regarding the action. C. Britton said there
had been numerous meetings and the site was posted. No further cutting is planned until
next year. N. Hanko asked to be informed of when further action would be taken so she
could plan her vacation accordingly.
D. Little said he wondered if there weren't much more serious invasive species, such as
star thistle, where the District priorities should be focused. C. Britton said the resource
management program would be discussed at budget time. There would be no further
cutting until the Board discusses the program further.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded and
the motion passed 6 to 0.
VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
John Maciel introduced Kelly Howard, Brendan Dolan, Erik Kyser, and Steve Davison,
four of the five newly hired Open Space Technicians.
VII. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including
agenda item 2, Proposed Addition of San Mateo County Property to the
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve; Adopt Resolution No.
00-67 Authorizing Acceptance of a Gift of the San Mateo County
Property, Which Supersedes Resolution No. 00-11; Reaffirm the Amended
Comprehensive Use and Management Plan Recommendations Contained
in Report R-00-20, Including Naming the Property as an Addition to the
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve; Reaffirm Your Intention
to Dedicate the Property as Public Open Space; agenda item 3,
Authorization to Purchase One Patrol Truck at a Total Cost of$20,935;
Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Purchase Contract with the
State Department of General Services (DGS) and Swift Dodge for One
Patrol Truck; agenda item 4, Final Adoption of an Amendment to the
Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve to Designate the Picchetti Ranch Area as a Separate Open Space
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Preserve; Officially Name the Separated Area the Picchetti Ranch Open
Space Preserve; agenda item 5, Scheduling Special Meetings of the Board
of Directors on November 20 and November 27, 2000 for the Purpose of
Appointing the Ward 6 Board Director; and Revised Claims 00-18. N.
Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I - Proposed Addition of Pizarek Property to Mt. Umunhurn
Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; Determine that the Recommended
Actions are Categorically Exempt From the California Environmental Oualily Act
(CE0A) as Contained in Staff Report; Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the
Purchase of the Pizarek Property; Tentatively Adopt the Preliminary Use and
Management Recommendations Contained in Staff Report, Including Naming the
Property as an Addition to Mt. Umunhurn Area of Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve; Indicate Your Intention to Withhold the Property from Dedication as
Public Oven Space - (Report R-00-141).
M. Williams reviewed the staff report, including a PowerPoint presentation of
pictures taken on the property. Regarding the denuded stable area on the former
Young property, he said it is coming back slowly. He said J. Isaacs would look at
the property to see about reseeding or other restoration. Regarding dedication, C.
Britton said properties are dedicated once a year by the Board. Consideration of
what will be dedicated will take place at the December I') meeting.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that the recommended
actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in the staff report; adopt
Resolution No. 00-66, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing
Acceptance of the Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer to
Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District. and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
(Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve—Lands of Pizarek); tentatively
adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
Recommendations contained in the report, including naming the
property as an addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve; and indicate their intention to withhold the
property from dedication as public open space at this time. N.
Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
J. Cyr reported that he was successful in his bid for re-election to the Board.
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N. Hanko: 1. She said that her daughter was elected to the hospital care board of San
Mateo County. 2. The Stanford land decisions will be made on November 27. The
District has been active in promoting permanent open space. Because of the supervisor
turnover, she is setting up a meeting with M. Davey; Tom Jordan, an attorney and
conservationist; and Liz Kniss, the Supervisor-elect. C. Britton said he would attend if
she wished.
K. Nitz: 1. He talked about his visit to Nepal and said he had just returned that
afternoon.
C. Britton: 1. P. Siemens, S. Jensen, and he had attended the unveiling of the economic
plan for East Bay Regional Parks. He passed out copies of the plan and a brochure about
their program.
Regarding the Stanford plan, C. Woodbury said the Carnegie proposal was heard by the
county planning commission on November 2, and they approved the use permit,the site
and architectural plan; and certified the environmental document and the mitigation
monitoring plan. The Committee for Green Foothills appealed that and staff will let the
Board know when that appeal will be heard by the board of supervisors.
D. Simmons attended the League of California Cities annual legislative session.
S. Jensen: 1. She said the presentation C. Britton made at the press conference and
during testimony regarding the Stanford plan was aired on some radio stations the next
morning. 2. There has been media interest in the Ward 6 seat. There have been seven
applications turned in.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 P.M. the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 00-34
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 13, 2000
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
President K. Nitz called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Members Present Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Deane Little, Ken
Nitz, and Pete Siemens (arrived 7:32 P.M.).
Members Absent: None.
Additional Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Michael Williams, Deirdre Dolan,
John Escobar, Cathy Woodbury, Stephanie Jensen, John Maciel, Sandy Sommer, Del Woods,
Tom Fischer, Matt Freeman, Phil Hearin, Mark Casaretto, Duncan Simmons, Kerry Carlson, and
Gordon Baillie
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
111. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the agenda. L. Hassett seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including approval of
the minutes of the October 16, 2000 Special Meeting; a draft response to a written
communication from Mr. Edgar Dethlefsen, P. O. Box 7337, Menlo Park; agenda
item 5, Amendments to the District's Conflict of Interest Code, Adopt the
Attached Resolution Amendiny,the District's Conflict of Interest Code; agenda
item 6, Cancellation Of December 27th Regular Board Meeting And Scheduling
Of Special Meeting Of The Board Of Directors For December 20, 2000; agenda
item 7,Authorization for Administrative Staff and Area Superintendents to
Observe the 2000 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Paid Holidays on Monday,
December 25 and Tuesday, December 26, and to Close the Administrative Office
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,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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During the Week of December 25 Through December 29, 2000; and Revised
Claims 00-20. D. Little seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item I —Legislative Briefing by Ralph Heim—(Report R-00-15 0).
Ralph Heim, the District's legislative advocate in Sacramento, gave a briefing of past and
upcoming legislative activity concerning the District. This item did not require Board
approval as it was an informational report.
B. Agenda Item 2 - Proposed Addition of Connor Property to Russian Ridge Open Space
Preserve, Determine the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the
Environmental Quality Act(CEOA), Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the
Connor Property, Tentatively Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
Recommendations, Including Naming the Property as an Addition to Russian Ridge Oven
Space Preserve, Indicate Intention to the Property from Dedication as Public Open Space
At This Time—(Report R-00-142).
T. Fischer gave a PowerPoint presentation showing a location map and pictures of the
Connor property. He stated that this property contained the headwaters of Woodruff
Creek, that the property would remain closed to the public and that the purchase of this
property was categorically exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). M.
Williams spoke of the terms and conditions of this property acquisition. He stated that
the cost of this 98-acre property was $1,300,000; that there are six residential density
units which equate to $217,000 per density unit. A Memorandum of Agreement will be
recorded stating that the District is acquiring six of the fifteen units on'the overall
property, and that the property was being acquired on an "as-is" basis.
N. Hanko asked about the trail net-,vork. C. Britton stated that the acquisition of the
Connor property may help discussions with the Audubon Society regarding trail
extensions. N. Hanko said that this property had value as a way to start discussions with
the Audubon Society.
L. Hassett asked why were only acquiring 98 acres. M. Williams answered that the initial
proposal for acquisition was for all of the acres, but that the seller countered with the
current acreage. L. Hassett asked T. Fisher if there was an existing trail to Woodruff
Creek and if signs would be posted to tell users that the trail was closed. T. Fisher replied
that this property would be closed to the public and that signs would be posted at trail
entrances.
D. Little asked if the District had approached the seller, and M. Williams stated that we
had. S. Schectman added that the property was bought on an "as-is"basis which does not
pose a problem to the District. D. Little also asked about possible hazardous waste. M.
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Williams responded that there are only PG&E towers, a fence, but no other
improvements.
P. Siemens wanted to know if we were to allow hiking if there would be a connection to
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. M. Williams said there was a possible loop trail.
K. Nitz asked about current fencing of the property next to the adjoining Audubon
holding. M. Williams stated that there was a fence which was maintained by the
caretaker of the Audubon property (Lou Bordi's family). K. Nitz wanted to know if the
District would put up our own fence line. M. Williams said that the Woodruff Creek and
Rapley Ranch Road were natural boundaries.
N. Hanko said that this property is a very important acquisition for the District.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions
are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
as set out in the report; adopt Resolution No.00-69, Resolution of the
Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer to
Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District and Memorandum
of Agreement, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
(Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve—Lands of Connor); tentatively
adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations
contained in the staff report, including naming the property as an addition
to the Russian S Ridge Open ace Preserve; and indicate their intention to
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withhold the property from dedication as public open space. D. Little
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item 3 - Proposed Third Amendment to Agreement and General Release with
the Signatory Landowners of the Montgomery Highlands Association; Proposed
Quitclaim of the Old Water System to San Jose Water Company and Grant of Fee Title
and Easements to San Jose Water Company for the New Water System, Determination
that No Further Environmental Documentation is Required Under the California
Environmental Quality Act; Authorize the General Manager to Approve a Permit to Enter
Agreement with San Jose Water Company to Construct and Maintain the New Water
System, all Associated with the Acquisition of the Krone/Bishop Trust Property far
Addition to the El Sereno Open Space Preserve; Determine that no Further
Environmental Documentation is Required Under the California Environmental Quality
Act Based on the Findings as Set Out in the Report; Adopt the Resolution Authorizing
Execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement and General Release with the
Montgomery Highland Association Signatory Landowners and Authorizingthe he Payment
of an Additional $500,000 into Escrow for Payment to San Jose Water Company; Adon
the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Quitclaim of Public Utility Interests and Grant
of Easement, and a Grant and Easement Deed to Convey to San Jose Water Company
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Land and Easements Necessary for the Development of the New System- Reaffirm the
Authorization for the General Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents for the
Closing of the Transaction, Including the Letter Agreement, the Main Extension
Agreement and the Agreement for Relocation of Water Facilities Between the District,
San Jose Water Company and the Montgomery Highlands Signatory Landowners•
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Indicate Intention to Dedicate the Remaining Portions of the Property Acquired from the
Krone/Bishop Trust as Public Oven Space; Authorize the General Manager, Subject to
Approval of the General Counsel. to Issue a Permit to Enter Agreement to San Jose
Water Company or its Successor to Enter the District's Krone/Bishop Property to
Construct and Maintain the New Water System and Easement Access Road as Described
in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Staff Report, and to Approve Technical
Project Revisions Which are Minor in Nature—(Report R-00-149).
S. Schectman gave background information stating that the District negotiated an
agreement to pay $800,000 to the Montgomery Highlands homeowners during the
acquisition negotiations regarding the Krone-Bishop acquisition at El Sereno Open Space
Preserve. The agreement included a release of the District from any water obligations to
the homeowners. A dispute arose due to rising costs ($500,000)to implement the water
capacity by San Jose Water Company. The agreement also puts a cap on the District's
contribution and that any further expenses are to be borne by the homeowners, and that
any refunds should be shared between the homeowners and District in a 60/40 ratio.
There is also an agreement with San Jose Water Company authorizing them to build the
necessary facilities for the water system crossing District land. S. Schectman recognized
C. Britton, D. Simmons, M. Williams, D. Woods, L. Zadek, M. Newbum, T. Fischer and
especially John Wiess for their contributions to this agreement.
M. Williams reiterated that John Weiss, a Montgomery Highland's homeowner, did an
incredible job collecting signatures and all of the money that went into escrow for the
homeowners. M. Williams stated that he would be going to the title company to close
this escrow next week. The District's total contribution of$1,300,000 will be the full
amount paid; San Jose Water will enter into a three-way agreement with the homeowners
and the District; the 22 Quitclaim Deeds relieve District from providing water to the
homeowners and the Deed to San Jose Water eliminates the District's obligation for
easements; there are two Grant Deeds with San Jose Water; the water tank site (1/3-acre)
has easements reserved to trail/patrol access by the District; construction should begin in
Spring, 2001 on the tanks and San Jose Water will enter into a Permit to Enter with the
District for any construction on District land. Finally, the market value when the District
purchased the property from Krone-Bishop was appraised at $4.3 million— a good value
for this land.
K. Nitz asked how many acres were purchased. M. Williams stated 258 acres. C. Britton
added that the property had an appraised value of$7.8 million which the sellers had
obtained.
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J. Cyr questioned that date on page 3, Item 6 of the Amendment. M. Williams said that
this date was an "outside" date, but that the parties want to close escrow before the end of
this year. S. Schectman said that the date will be inserted.
L. Hassett questioned the 60/40 split of future hook-ups. S. Schectman said that if any
refunds come to the District, the District would distribute it to the homeowners based on
this ratio.
L. Hassett asked about road maintenance. M. Williams said that the District could use
the road for patrol and maintenance purposes, and that granting the tank site, the District
protects its right to use the road. T. Fischer showed the slide showing the road in
question. P. Siemens asked if there was access from Overlook Road. T. Fischer said that
travel up Overlook at the end was unpaved which ends in the Krone-Bishop property.
P. Siemens said that he appreciated John Wiess's efforts. C. Britton said that he started
looking into acquiring this property in the late 1970's and early 1980's and is glad to see
it to completion.
J. Cyr stated his appreciation to all of the effort ut into this project.
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Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that no further environmental
documentation is required under the California Environmental Quality Act
based on the findings as set out in the staff report; adopt Resolution No.
00-70, Resolution of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing the Execution of the Third Amendment
to Agreement and General Release with the Montgomery Highlands
Signatory Landowners authorizing Execution of Certain Agreements with
San Jose Water company, authorizing Execution of Certain Quitclaim and
Grant Deeds, and authorizing the President and General Manger to
Execute Any and All Documents necessary or Appropriate to Closing of
the Transaction (El Sereno Open Space Preserve); adopt Resolution No.
00-70, Resolution of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing Execution of a Quitclaim of Public
Utility Interests and Grant of Easement and a Grant and Easement Deed to
Convey to San Jose Water Company Land and Easements Necessary for
the Development of the New Water System; reaffirm the authorization for
the General Manager to execute all necessary documents for the closing of
the transaction, including the Cover Letter Agreement, the Main Extension
Agreement and the Agreement for Relocation of Water Facilities between
the District, San Jose Water Company and the Montgomery Highlands
Signatory Landowners; indicate their intention to dedicate the remaining
portions of the property acquired from the Krone/Bishop Trust as public
open space; authorize the General Manager, subject to approval of the
General Counsel, to issue a Permit to Enter Agreement to San Jose Water
Company or its successor to enter the former Krone/Bishop Trust property
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to construct and maintain the new water system and easement access road
as described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and in this staff report,
and to therein approve technical project revisions which are minor in
nature. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Agenda Item 4 - Appointment of John Maciel as Peace Officer and Removal of Peace
Officer Status for John Escobar and Michael Newburn, Adopt Resolution Appointing
John Maciel as a Peace Officer; Adopt Resolutions Decommissioning the Peace Officer
Status of John Escobar and Michael Newburn (Report R-00-147).
J. Escobar said that his commission as a peace officer was ending and that J. Maciel will
have lead peace officer status. Also, M. Newburn was promoted to Maintenance and
Construction Supervisor and that this job description was changed to eliminate peace
officer status.
N. Hanko was glad J. Escobar explained why.
M. Casaretto, Equipment Maintenance Operator at the Foothills Field Office, stated that
removing M. Newburn's peace officer status could have an unexpected result to District
employee housing. It is difficult to find housing in this current market, and that this may
force employees out of the area and out of the District. M. Casaretto asked that M.
Newburn keep his status of peace officer to keep others from moving.
J. Escobar replied that moves may be necessary, if infrequent. He said that he does want
employee housing to meet the needs of the District and that there is employee housing
available on Skyline.
N. Hanko expressed her concern. S. Schectman said that it was not appropriate for the
Board to discuss personnel matters in public session, and that what was before the Board
was authorizing peace officer status. N. Hanko stated that she wasn't sure how to vote,
but realized that the housing issue should be handled by the General Manager and
Assistant General Manager.
C. Britton recommended approving peace officer status for J. Maciel. He acknowledged
he was sensitive to housing needs, but that the District was fortunate to be able to supply
housing to employees. He wants to look at the policies and, although this is a difficult
situation, would look at both ranger and other housing issues facing the District.
J. Cyr said that he would have appreciated knowing the ripple effect in the board report.
C. Britton stated that housing was a personnel policy.
P. Hearin, District Ranger, supported the District doing their business, but reiterated the
ripple effect of this Board decision. He stated that there was a significant ripple effect
and was concerned because of the effects on several people.
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K. Carlson, District Ranger, stated that this decision has a huge impact on morale of staff.
He understands management's decision, but requested that M. Newburn's de-commission
be postponed.
J. Cyr said that this is a difficult decision at a policy level, but that he needed to look at
the good of the District.
D. Little expressed his concerns about the Bay Area housing issue and the ability to
provide housing to District employees and wanted to make a decision that was good for
the organization; however, he acknowledged that the decision of employee housing was
up to Craig and management. He stated that he does appreciate the service staff provides.
L. Hassett thought this was going to be a benign item. He stated he was uncomfortable
proceeding due to possible implications and suggested this item be put off for a time to
give staff time to look into the policy.
P. Siemens asked if there was a residence currently available on Skyline. J. Escobar
stated that there would be one shortly. P. Siemens asked if it was an employee residence.
J. Escobar said that C. Beckman would be moving to the A-frame house near the field
office which would make his current residence at El Corte de Madera available. P.
Siemens said that the District had a place and the time was right; staff made a reasonable
decision and provided options. The District is fortunate to provide housing to people, and
the District makes it a high priority and should look into long-term planning for future
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District housing.
N. Hanko stated that she would vote against this item. She said the Board should have
known more background and that she hoped staff would come to a resolution.
M. Davey said this is a management decision and their responsibility and that the Board
should not second guess staff, this is a personnel matter and that the Board should move
ahead.
D. Little agreed with M. Davey and stated that the Board of Directors do not make
management decisions; however, he also stated that he would have liked knowing more
background earlier in the process.
J. Escobar stated that there was no attempt to hide facts from the Board and that he was
surprised by staff response; he had met with affected employees many times and that they
had been very gracious.
K. Nitz agreed with M. Davey that this is a management decision, but was interested in
knowing the ripple effect.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 00-71, Resolution
of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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Appointing John Maciel as a Peace officer; and adopt Resolution No. 00-
72. Resolution of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Decommissioning the Peace Officer Status of John Escobar
and Michael Newburn. D. Little seconded the motion. L. Hasset and N.
Hanko each abstained. The motion passed 5 to 0.
E. Agenda Item 8—Administer Oath of Office to Reelected Director, Ward 3, Jed Cyr—
(Report R-00-156).
D. Dolan administered the Oath of Office to Director Cyr.
VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
J. Cyr said he went with J. Escobar to look at potential trail sites at Windy Hill Open Space
Preserve.
L. Hassett thanked staff for making the transition to being a Board member easy. He especially
acknowledged C. Britton, D. Dolan, S. Jensen, and S. Schectman. He had an excellent session
about the coast and looks forward to getting more information.
M. Davey gave an update on the Stanford land issue. She attended the Palo Alto meeting where
the General Use Permit was approved for Stanford; there is a continuation of community
resource group which want clarification of the build-out plan (urban sprawl). Joe Simitian was
there with his staff and Liz Kniss was there too. The council voted unanimously. N. Hanko
asked if reports in the local newspaper were true regarding zoning permitting clustering in effect
for 25 year period. M. Davey said that this was not the case. She also said that the maps are
inaccurate.
N. Hanko, as a member of the Trails Policy Committee, met at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
with J. Escobar, M. Freeman, and A. Ruiz to look at,closure recommendations on trail and bike
access along the Ridge Trail.
K. Nitz went to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve and said that the Kabcenell bridge looked
almost done,just clean-up work left, but that the drainage tubes were ugly. K. Nitz also stated
that the Metro article on dog access was unfavorable to the District.
D. Little asked about a letter regarding oak mortality and Pulgas Ridge. P. Hearin stated that the
pathogen was not identified yet for the oak disease. D. Little asked about an item on the incident
report regarding a hiker accident. J. Maciel stated that it was reported after the incident that the
hiker was given assistance by another hiker.
C. Britton pointed out the summary on the Stanford proposal in the FYI's, and for L. Hassett's
benefit, that M. Foster's mid-year financial report had no changes; also included was information
on a possible restructure of the Public Affairs department and the upcoming remodel of the
office building. C. Britton stated that the District worked with Byron Sher on the Bay Area
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Conservancy Program grants and obtained $3 million for Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. C. Britton presented a plaque to J. Escobar with his de-commissioned badge.
J. Maciel presented a plaque to M. Newburn(in absencia) with his de-commissioned badge.
J. Escobar gave a follow-up on the Activity Report. They are underway on supervisory/
leadership training and that there are 19 people in the class;there are six planned ail-day
sessions. There was a belated send off for Randy Anderson last week. Monthly labor
management meetings are underway. Two thousand notices will go out regarding the trail policy
report. He met with ROMP leadership last week.
S. Jensen invited the Board to the levy breaking on December 20 in the morning at the Rhone-
Poulenc site near Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. They are currently recruiting for Outdoor
Education docents. S. Jensen agreed that the Metro piece was poor, but that there was good
media on L. Hassett; and there were also positive coastal articles.
J. Maciel said that on December 20, 2000 there would be two District rangers graduating in the
100`h academy class.
SPECIAL MEETING
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman,
VII. CLOSED SESSION
K. Nitz stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of addressing
closed agenda item no. 1 with a conference with Legal Counsel.
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 10:00 P.M. and the Closed Session commenced at
10:10 P.M. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 10:30 P.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.
Lisa Zadek
Recording Secretary
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Meeting 01-06 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 28, 2001
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Resolution Accepting a$12,000 Donation from Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Allocating the
Donation to be Used for Materials and Equipment for the David C. Daniels Nature Center, and Expressing
the Board's Appreciation of POST and the Private Donors of" e Funds
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution, accepting the donation of$12,000 from POST, allocating the entire amount of
the donation for materials and equipment for the David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve, and expressing the District's appreciation of POST and its donors who contributed these
funds.
DISCUSSION
Audrey Rust, President of POST, informed the District that POST has received a number of donations over
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the last several ears that were intended b the donors to be utilized for the D C C
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(letter attached). The Board will recall that POST donations were instrumental in the initial conception,
development, and construction of the Daniels Nature Center. These current donations total $12,000. The
donors made clear that the funds were to be used only for projects related to environmental education at
Daniels Nature Center. POST has transferred the funds to the District for this purpose. It is,therefore,
appropriate for the Board to allocate this $12,000 directly for equipment and materials for the Daniels Nature
Center.
The District and POST have enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership since POST's inception in 1977. The
numerous joint projects between the two agencies have resulted in the permanent preservation of many
thousands of acres of open space, in addition to the environmental accomplishments each organization has
achieved on its own. Further, POST's initiation of the development of the Daniels Nature Center created an
invaluable environmental education destination at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, resulting in a new
attraction and resource for new groups of visitors to District lands. The donation from POST and its
contributors is an example of the strong and vital relationship that continues today.
I urge you to adopt the attached resolution, which will both accept and earmark this donation for educational
materials and equipment at Daniels Nature Center, and will also express the District's great appreciation for
the extraordinaryand irreplaceable role that POST and its donors la in the continuing efforts to reach our
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common objective of open space preservation and education in this region.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Jensen, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Resolution No. 01-
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Accepting a Donation of$12,000 from Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST), Allocating Those
Funds Exclusively for Materials and Equipment for the David C. Daniels Nature Center,
and Expressing the Board's Gratitude and Appreciation of POST and its Donors
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District finds that
its ongoing partnership with Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) continues to be extremely
productive and of great value to open space protection throughout the San Francisco Peninsula
region; and
WHEREAS, the Board further recognizes that POST's open space preservation activities greatly
enhance and directly complement the work of the District by creating opportunities for the
private sector to be fully involved in open space preservation; and
WHEREAS, POST's efforts have produced an extraordinary and unprecedented level of private
donations to the cause of open space acquisition and protection; and
WHEREAS, one of the most visible joint projects undertaken by POST and the District is the
development of the David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve,
which has become a vital environmental education destination, garnering thousands of visitors
each year•, and
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WHEREAS, over the last several years POST has received a number of donations totaling $12,000
from individuals who desire their contributions to be used solely for environmental education
materials and equipment for the David C. Daniels Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, POST has transferred these funds to the District and wishes to ensure that the funds
will be allocated as the original donors intended;
Now,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does hereby gratefully accept the donation of$12,000 from Peninsula Open
Space Trust; allocate these funds to materials and equipment for the David C. Daniels Nature
Center; and offer its sincere gratitude and appreciation to POST and its many individual donors,
particularly those whose contributions comprise this gift, for their willingness to assist in
enhancing this environmental education facility for the benefit of the public, for their continuing
commitment to working together toward our common goal of open space preservation, and for
their hard work and effort in fostering environmental education, and to maintaining our quality of
life through the protection of natural habitats, wildlife, scenic values, and our other irreplaceable
natural resources.
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R-01-24
Meeting 01-06
February 28, 2001
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Annual Progress Report on Ranger Bicycle Patrol Program f r Cale r Year 2000
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Accept this informational report on the ranger bicycle patrol program.
BACKGROUND
At your December 14, 1994 meeting, the Board approved the ranger bicycle patrol program as
an ongoing part of the ranger patrol duties (see report R-94-125). The Board also requested
that staff provide an annual progress report on the program. This report reflects the status of
the program for calendar year 2000.
DISCUSSION
The bicycle patrol program includes three mountain bicycles for each ranger office. Two
rangers from each office are assigned to bicycle patrol for a one-year period, leaving the third
bicycle at each office available for the other rangers to share.
Written procedures were developed for the bicycle patrol program. Each ranger is required to
keep track of the following information: time spent preparing for bicycle patrol each day,
actual time spent on bicycle patrol, and the number of public contacts made while on bicycle
patrol.
Following are the statistics for the 2000 calendar year:
• Rangers performed 97 bicycle patrols, for a total of 184 hours of patrol time.
• Approximately 1,600 visitors were contacted (an average of 17 contacts per patrol).
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The total bicycle patrol hours for the last six years are as follows:
2000 184 hours 1997 710 hours
1999 309 hours 1996 192 hours
1998 280 hours 1995 183 hours
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The large increase in patrol hours from 1996 to 1997 was due to better weather and to
increasing the number of available bicycles from four to six per geographical area. Long, wet
winters in 1998 and 1999 contributed to the reduction of bicycle patrol hours from their 1997
peak.
In 2000, a combination of factors led to a decrease in patrol hours. Two of the rangers
promoted to Supervising Ranger positions had been in the bicycle patrol program. One ranger
in the program was assigned to light duty. There were also a number of vacancies in the patrol
ranks, and there were some staff injuries (not related to the bicycle patrol program). All of
these factors combined to reduce staff's availability for bicycle patrol.
The nature of the visitor contacts included numerous informational contacts, and verbal and
written warnings for violations such as excessive speed and other District ordinance violations.
Bicycle patrol rangers issued citations for helmet violations, riding in a prohibited area, and
dogs off leash. A few responses were made to accidents on the trails. The rangers on bicycle
patrol indicated that the public response to seeing rangers on bicycles continues to be very
positive. Once again, this year's program ended with no reported employee accidents or
injuries.
CONCLUSION
The ranger bicycle patrol program continues to be an effective way to patrol District trails. It
has been well received by all visitor use groups. The program provides an incentive for staff
to devote more time to a non-motorized form of patrol.
With the hiring of new staff who have expressed an interest in the bicycle patrol program, as
well as the return to full duty by other staff, it is hoped that there will be an increase in the
number of hours staff spend on bicycle patrol in 2001.
Prepared b :
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John Kowaleski, Area Superintendent
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst
Contact:
John Maciel, Operations Manager
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R-01-23
Meeting 01-06
February 28, 2001
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Annual Progress Report on the Use of Radar on District ands for Calendar Year 2000
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Accept this informational report on the Radar Program.
DISCUSSION
At your regular meeting of December 14, 1994 (see Report R-94-124), you approved the
program for use of radar by District rangers and directed staff to report annually on its use.
During the last six years rangers have used radar to continue to increase visitor awareness and
to enforce the District's trail use speed limit.
Radar Program Data
The data contained in the table below represents the total use of radar by District rangers
during the past six years. Over the period represented, the number of equestrians recorded by
radar was less than 1% of the total readings taken. None of the equestrian readings have been
in excess of the District's trail use speed limit, so they were not included in the table.
1995 1996 1997 1998 19" 2000
#pf Percent #Qf Percent #4t Percent #pf Percent #�f Percent # in Percent
Readings Readings Readings Readings Readings Readings
Measured
Speed
Speed
950 73% 1,798 71% 2,697 73% 2,081 72% 2415 74% 1,980 74%
< 15 mph
Speed
349 27% 732 29°l0 999 27°!0 827 28% 832 26% 705 26%
> 15 mph
Total 1,299 100% 2,530 100% 3,696 100% 2,908 100% 3,247 100% 2,685 100%
Readings
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The following table provides details of the observations which were in excess of the 15 mile
per hour speed limit. The percentages show the number of occurrences as a percentage of the
total number of observations. The numbers are the actual number of observations.
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
$"040, 248 1 % 553 %, 758 659 23MW 631 1 % 557speed
82 6110 149 214 40 136 179 6 133 5'!0
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349 732 999 827 832 705
22 53 <' 57 38 25 30
Findings
1. The majority of bicyclists using District trails adhere to the trail use speed limit;
however, over 26% of the riders observed exceeded the trail use speed limit of 15 miles
per hour.
2. The ratio of trail use speed limit violations over the last six years has remained fairly
constant, between 25% to 29% of the total number of readings.
3. The radar program continues to provide opportunities for rangers to contact preserve
users regarding safety and use etiquette of the District's trails.
Conclusions
Since 1997, staff has been achieving and exceeding the goal of providing 300 hours of radar
use per year. Violations and citations increased over the first three years and decreased in
1998. The figures for the last two years have stabilized, and staff feels that the earlier
statistics reflect increasing bicycle use combined with a lack of knowledge about the District's"
trail use speed limit. The percentage of violations and citations may be leveling off due to the
education and enforcement work of District rangers.
Staff believes that the use of radar is an effective means of increasing public awareness about
safe trail use. It is an objective method of determining a trail user's speed and increases the
frequency of informational contacts. It is also staff's experience that trail use speed limits are
more often observed by bicyclists when they are aware that rangers are using radar and
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enforcing the trail use speed limit. The percentage of speed violations is likely to be greater
when radar is not being operated.
The changes in the District's trail use policies are unlikely to change the observed patterns in
the radar program, but may have an effect on the number of other violations, such as
adherence to the District trail closure ordinance.
Prepared by:
David Sanguinetti, Area Superintendent
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst
Contact Person:
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst
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R-01-08 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 01-06
February 28, 2001 j
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Field Enforcement Activity for 2000 and Ten-Year Field ctivity S ary
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO
Accept the 2000 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity Summary and the Ten-Year Fiel ctivity
Summary.
DISCUSSION
Since April 1995, staff has given the Board written monthly reports on emergency incidents and
enforcement activities on District land. At the end of each year, you have been given a summary
for that year as well as a comparison with previous years.
Two summaries are presented for your review: the 2000 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity
Summary (Appendix A), and the Ten-Year Field Activity Summary (Appendix B), with
highlights represented in graph form (Appendices C and D).
The Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity Summary lists, in chronological order for the past year,
contacts made or reports taken by staff of potentially serious, violent, or other criminal activity
on or near District land. The Ten-Year Field Activity Summary includes emergency response,
criminal activity, and mutual aid incidents. Only contacts that resulted in some form of written
record, such as a District incident report, written warning, citation, or mutual aid assistance
report, have been included in these summaries. General assistance to preserve visitors,
informational contacts, and verbal warnings have not been included.
Staff continues to modify the format of the summary and the methods of collecting and
compiling data. Several categories within the summary have been converted into two or more
categories to accommodate the analysis of more detailed data. Blank boxes appear in categories
for past years of the summary where counts were not actually tallied.
The total number of violations of District ordinances has fallen to 1,543 this year. This is a
decrease from last ear's record high of 1,662.
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Trends and Issues
1 Recorded violations of District Land Use Regulations decreased by 6.5%from last year. The
period from 1996 to 1999 saw some significant changes in the trends, but this number of
violations seems to be in keeping with the general upward trend illustrated from 1991 to 1996.
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Recorded bicycle violations have decreased from 571 last year to 441 this year (a decrease of
22.8% - see chart below). The implementation of the bicycle trail closures was not done until
December, 2000 and the effect of this will be closely monitored in 2001. Mountain bicycling
continues to grow in popularity, and staff hope that the outreach efforts to the bicycling
communitywill result in better cooperation and compliance with District regulations.
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
VIOLATIONS
Bike-closed area 120 172 197 154 125 149 112 101 211 170
Bike-speed 43 101 149 112 85 97 94
Bike-helmet 203 255 287 263 92 215 172
Bike-night riding 44 17 48 5
Total Bicycle Violations 120 1721 197 400 481 5851 531 295 571 441
The total number of acts of vandalism continued at the high level recorded in 1999. The number
of incidents had increased dramatically from 42 in 1998 to 106 in 1999. The number of incidents
recorded in 2000 was 109, but staff is not ready to make this higher number, experienced over
the past two years, the acceptable benchmark, given the high cost of repairing signs, fences, gates
and other property which is destroyed by vandals. Many of these incidents relate to attempts by
the District to close illegal trails. This issue continues to be of high concern to staff.
Staff are working on switching from the current system of manual data collection to a
computerized database system. Although the work is checked,the current manual system is
prone to some errors, and is time consuming. Staffing shortages did not allow the transition to a
fully computerized database system to be completed in 2000 as was hoped, but additional monies
have been budgeted in fiscal year 2001 to ensure completion of the project.
The number of accidents experienced by all types of users declined, which continues a trend
observed over the previous few years.
Prepared by:
John Escobar, Assistant General Manager
Gordon C. Baillie, Management Analyst
Contact Person:
John Maciel, Operations Manager
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2000 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activities
APPENDIX A
KEY SCSO Santa Clara Sheriffs Office OS Off District lands CDF CA Dept. Forestry
SMSO San Mateo Sheriff's Office CHP CA Highway Patrol F&G CA Fish& Game
LGPD Los Gatos Police EPAPD East Palo Police
CAMP Campaign Against Marijuana Plantations.
Date Nature of Incident Outcome Rangers Law
Present Enforcement
Assistance
January
4 Car fire/suspicious death(OS) Fire extinguished/SCSO investigates 1 10
12 Methamphetamine Lab (OS) Referred LGPD 2 Numerous
23 Possession of rock cocaine (2) arrest EPAPD 1 4
29 Parole violations/no bail Subject fled on foot 2 2
warrant
February
15 Battery of juvenile volunteer Arrest and release to parent 1 0
18 Former marijuana cultivation Clean up 1 0
site
March
5 Roadside retrieval of stolen Referred to Postal Inspector 2 1
mail
19 Auto burglary Report taken SMSO 1 I
April
11 Abandoned stolen vehicle Referred to EPAPD 1 1
16 Speed violation 36 MPH Bicyclist fled 1 0
20 Reckless bicyclist hits 3-year- Bicyclist fled 1 0
old
28 Bow hunters reported Unable to locate/F&G notified 1 0
29 Vandalism by gun fire Report taken 1 0
discovered
29 Fight Stevens Creek County Mutual aid/standby (OS) 3 6
Park
May
None to report
June
4 Unauthorized use of facility Complaint filed with employer 2 0
July
I Roadside domestic dispute Subjects separated/referred to PAPD 1 1
(OS)
Roadside domestic dispute Referred to CHP and SMSO 1 4
(OS)
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Date Nature of Incident Outcome Rangers Law
Present Enforcement
Assistance
3 Homeless/at risk person 72 hour protective custody SCSO 1 1
10 Hostile woodcutter (OS) Referred to SMSO 2 1
August
13 Marijuana plantation 6,500 plants removed by CAMP 0 Numerous
discovered
14 Firearms/possible poaching SMSO long ETA/no contact made 1 0
September
1 Marijuana adjacent 150 plants removed by SCSO 1 1
property(OS)
2 Mutual aid search suicidal Assist SCSO & S. Cruz SO 1 Numerous
person
26 Indecent exposure two reports Unable to locate 4 0
October
5 Roadside assist/suspicious Person fled later arrested by PD 1 2
(OS)
8 Reported domestic dispute Unable to locate 1 1
19 Stolen vehicle recovery EPAPD incident/District notified 1
19 Report of possible assault Referred to SMSO/no corroboration 1 1
21 Evidence of firearms discharge Report taken 1 0
21 Speed violation 25 MPH Bicyclist fled 2 0
22 Helmet violation Bicyclist fled twice 1 0
November
3 &26 Occult site/sword found Report taken SMSO 1 1
9 After hours contact/warrant Arrest SMSO 3 2
arrest
18 Marijuana plantation 250 plants removed SCSO 2 2
discovered
19 Hikers pursued by man Scared off by the presence of others 1 0
26 Evidence of paint ball gun use Cleanup of associated materials 3 0
December
9 Search for at-risk person Person found in good shape 5 Numerous
9 Juveniles/BB guns as film Guns released to parents 2 0
props
18 Domestic dispute with search Found at home four hours later 6 2
27 Helmet violations One fled/one eventually stopped 1 0
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TEN YEAR FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 199
77 :777=
A.VIOLATIONS
I.Bike-closed area 120 172 197 154 125 149 112 101 211 170
2.Bike-speed 43 101 149 112 85 97 94
3.Bike-helmet 203 255 287 263 92 215 172
4.Bike-night riding - 44 17M 48 5
5.Bike-Unsafe Operation 1 13 31 1 3
6.Dogs-prohibited 21 31 58 58 62 63 72 37 66 47
7.Dogs-off leash 33 82 92 76 67 81 101 63 90 116
8.Off road vehicle 41 39 26 20 15 16 11 17 26 18
9.Closed area 176 252 286 262 9 38 30 17 30 10,
I O.Aftcr hours 127 194 148 118 136 100
11,Fishing 0 0 2 6 6 5 0 0. 19 4
12.Vandalism 14 13 27 19 28 26 20 421 106 109
13.Parking 119 180 173 114 173 192 154 187 217 313
14.Parking after hrs. 1 225 182 228 197 257 285
15.Dump/litter 13 11 11 18 15 7 9 8 13 13
16.Campfires 18 18 7 12 9 6 4 1 17
17.Camping 10 19 22 19 6 5 4 7 31 12
18.Weapon contact 12 26 10 16 7 5 4 8, 11 2
19.Weapon report 26 15 3 13 5, 7
20.Other 127 54 59 121 11 90 33 33 66 57
Total 704 897 970 1,141 1,267 1,510 1,365 1,046 1,662 1,543
..........
B.ACCIDENTS/FIRE
77777 7777M 7777M
I Bicycle 24 46 41 41 57 52 47 35 36 28
2.Equestrian 5 4 3 5 6 7 13 2, 1 2
3.1-liking/Running 27 11 18, 19 19 14 22 8 9 8
4.Other first aid 1 13 14 11 6 2 8
5.Search&rescue 13 6 11 7 9 12
6.Vehicle 7 3 3
7.1-lelicopter landings 8 2 8 7
8.Fire(acres) I(<I) 3(<I) 5(6) 4(1), 3(13) 3(3/4+) 3(1) 1(<1). ll(-10) 0
Total 57 64 67 69 108 93 122 64 73 71
C.ENFORCEMENT
44�................. 77=
7777=
I.Citations 373 445 463 430 654 716 629 519 505 410
2.Written warnings 199 255 236 429 468 695 655 414 489 530
3.Arrcsts 7 8 7 6 3 2 4 1 3 5
4.Police assistance 32 22 36 28, 24 T,
Total 579 708 706 865 1,157 1,435 1,324 962 1,021 956
D.CRIMES7,7m.......
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].Auto burglaries 32 23 8 7 14 2 5
2.False information 7 11 13 11 11 4
3.Resisting Peace Officer 3 9 9 6 11 4
4.Assault 1 0 3 2 0 3
5.Poaching 3 2 2 3 0 5
6.Posscssion/Cultivation-Marijuana 9 10 8 3,
TMinor in possession of Alcohol 23 15 11 8
8.0ther 15 16 14 21 10
Total 0 0 0 32 37 45 82 75 64 37
E.MUTUAL AID ..........
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].Accidents 12 18 26 54 28 26 36 43 32 31
2.1inforcement 11 28 29 18 15 26
3.Fire(acres) 2(2) 4(48) 3(1+) 2(10+) 4(5) 5(2+) 8(28) 5(<9) 12(<12) 7
4.Helicopter landings 2 11 11 1 7 7 4
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-01-26
Meeting 01-06
February 28, 2001
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Solicit Bids for Roof Repairs at the Admi stradw Office Building located at
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDA I
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report.
2. Authorize staff to solicit bids for roof repairs to the northerly "tenant" side of the
administrative office building.
DISCUSSION
In late summer of 2000, under the Enterprise program, three bids were solicited for roofing
repairs and partial re-roofing of the "tenant" portion of the administrative office building
located at 330 Distel Circle in Los Altos. The District received three bids. However, with
contingencies, the contract would have exceeded $25,000, which required a formal bidding
process. In addition, a mechanical contractor estimated the cost of temporarily relocating
equipment on the roof at $3,344, which increased project costs to nearly $30,000. Therefore,
Board authorization is required to solicit bids and award a contract. Since staff are unable to
implement the project before winter, it is now planned for late spring (May or June). The
Planning Department is coordinating this roof repair in conjunction with the office
improvement project, which you approved at your meeting of February 14, 2001. Since the
original bids have expired, those bidders will be notified of this formal bid process, and they,
as well as other interested qualified contractors, will be encouraged to submit bids.
Funding
At your March 22, 2000 meeting, you approved the fiscal year 2000-2001 budget (see report
R-00-43), which included $90,000 for office improvements in the Administration Department
budget. This amount was comprised of$75,000 for the office improvement project (including
architectural services) and $15,000 for a portion of the roof repair project. In addition, the
Enterprise program also budgeted $5,000 for the roof repairs. These amounts were based
R-01-26 Page 2
upon the percentage of the roof located in the common area of the District space versus the
area actually over the "tenant" Enterprise area. However, the roof repair project will not be
implemented in the current fiscal year, but is planned for the upcoming fiscal year (the project
is scheduled for late spring, 2001). Since Planning will be responsible for the project, a cost
of$30,000 has been proposed in the Planning Department's budget. Based upon earlier bids,
and allowing for slightly higher contract costs, staff believes this amount will be adequate to
complete the work.
CEQA DETERMINATION
Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) based upon findings contained in this report.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Project Descri to ion
This project involves minor alterations to the District's existing one-story office building at 330
Distel Circle in Los Altos. The project will involve the issuance of a Building Permit by the
City of Los Altos. The work includes the re-roofing and repair of a portion of the existing
building. This work will not result in any increased need for public services.
Project Determination under CEQA
This project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 - Existing Facilities of the Guidelines
for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The alterations to be
performed involve the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of an existing structure, with
negligible expansion of the existing use.
Prepared b :
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John Cahill, Open Space Planner II
Contact Person:
Cathy Woodbury, Planning Manager
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Date: February 22, 2001
Re: FYI's
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
Page I of I
Kristi Webb
From: Sabrina Brennan <sabrina@dfm.com>
To: <mrosd@openspace.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 7:03 PM
Subject: Please enforce the leash law.
I'm concerned about the environmental damage caused by off leash dogs.
I would like to see the leash law enforced in all San Mateo County parks&recreation areas.
Thank you,
Sabrina Brennan
165 La Grande Ave.
Moss Beach,CA 94038
tel 650.728.2867
fax 650.728.2868
2/16/01
BAY AREA
RIDGE TRAIL
C O U N C I L
February 151h, 2001
Mr. Pete Siemens
President, Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Subject: Opening of Ridge Trail to bike use at Russian Ridge Open Space
Preserve
Dear Mr. Siemens:
We at the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council wish to thank you and the Board of
Directors for your decision to open 1.2 miles of trail to bicycle use at the Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve.
We recognize and appreciate the hard work the staff at Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District put into identifying this opportunity and laying the planning
foundation to make this happen. We believe this decision represents another in a
continuing series of positive and collaborative projects between the District and
the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.
Please pass on our thoughts and thanks to the rest of the Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
Clifford Janoff—E ecutive Director
Cc: L. Craig Britton—General Manager
Mary C. Davey—Director, Ward 2 L
FEB 2 0 2001
26 OTARRELL STREET.4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA 94108
PHONE (415)391-9300 FAX (415)391-2649
www.ridgCtrail.org ridgetrail@aol.com
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Sent: Friday, February 1G. 2OO1 12:01 PM
Subject: Multi-use trails
Thanks for your efforts io expand the trail systems in the bay area. I'm very glad tu hear that the Ridge Trail
will be^mnu|U'uam" I'm an avid hiker, biker, and runner and I'm glad I will be able to enjoy this beautiful area
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Just wanted to say thank you for the process to-date in making Ridge Trail
multi-use.
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Claims No. 01-04
Meeting 01-06
Date: Feb. 28, 2001
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
1253 658.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
1254 61.25 American Red Cross Resource Documents
1255 68.07 AT&T Telephone Services
1256 986.35 Avaya Financial Services Telephone Services&Lease
1257 897.00 Judy Basich Road Agreement-Crazy Pete's Road
1258 74.97 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Conference Expense
1259 255.96 BMI Imaging Systems Microfiche Service&Repair
1260 345.00 Bills Towing&Recovery Towing Services
1261 215.90 Bowerman Electric Enterprise Rental-Electric Repairs
1262 415.00 Building Abatement Analytics Asbestos Abatement Services
1263 139.59 Butler's Uniforms Uniforms
1264 140.00 California Park&Recreation Society Membership Renewal
1265 281.00 California Water Service Company Water Service
1266 348.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
1267 216.46 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Pumper Parts
1268 82.47 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents
1269 449.67 Cole Supply Company Janitorial Supplies
1270 330.00 California Parks Conference Regis.-J.Smith,C.Sparks-Hart,S.Hooper
1271 100.00 *1 Department of Health Services-Water Tech Program Regis.-G.Kern and S. Hooper
1272 1,989.47 Design Concepts Graphic Designs-Misc. Projects
1273 44.00 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--EMT/Fingerprint Services
1274 129.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Vehicle Repairs
1275 178.00 Environmental Career Opportunities Recruitment Advertisement
1276 14.76 Film to Frame Photography Services
1277 1,353.89 Firestone Tires
1278 16.44 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Key Duplication
1279 113.36 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
1280 178.00 Geoline Positioning Systems, Inc. Memory Card for GPS Unit
1281 58.75 GreenInfo Network Map Design&Production
1282 589.80 GreenWaste Recovery Inc. Dumpster Service
1283 676.21 HMB Building&Garden Inc. Field Supplies
1284 225.00 Hidden Villa Facility Rental-Ops Leadership Mtg.
1285 562.87 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Rental
1286 90.98 IKON Office Solutions Legal Fees
1287 604.26 Interstate Traffic Control Products Barricades
1288 730.08 Jeda Publications, Inc. Printing Services
1289 129.60 Matt Ken Reimbursement--First Aid Supplies
1290 650.61 Kinko's Printing Services
1291 235.00 Kitterman Truck Body Vehicle Hitch Repair
1292 72.00 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co., Inc. Lock Repair
1293 685.20 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Machine Lease
1294 336.22 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service
1295 29.95 Brian Malone Reimbursement-Office Supplies
1296 194.27 MCI Worldcom Long Distance Telephone Service
1297 604.80 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Battery
1298 2,400.00 Edward C. Mirch Instructor-Leadership Academy
1299 2,210.00 North American Title Company Title&Escrow Fees
1300 1,000.00 *2 North American Title Company Acquisition Deposit
1301 1,000.00 Office Team Office Temp Service
Page 1
Claims No. 01-04
Meeting 01-06
Date: Feb. 28, 2001
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
1302 485.47 Office Depot Credit Plan Office Supplies
1303 1,394.28 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
1304 1,130.13 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
1305 6,390.40 Panko Architects Office Improvement Architects
1306 255.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp Postage Meter Lease
1307 405.00 Pearson Vehicle Maintenance
1308 32.40 Peninsula Blueprint Printing Services
1309 214.82 Pine Cone Lumber Co., Inc. Lumber
1310 14.41 Pringle Tractor Co. Tractor Parts
1311 420.59 Progressive Technologies, Inc. Body Armor
1312 21.40 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
1313 1,042.03 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
1314 212.85 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement--Office Improvement Bids
1315 2,600.00 Richard Seever DBA Land Management Resource Feral Pig Control Activities
1316 236.84 Skywood Trading Post Fuel
1317 1,200.00 Slaght Living Trust Ranger Residence Agreement
1318 58.99 Sandy Sommer Reimbursement--Software
1319 276.24 Stevens Creek Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
1320 367.39 Steven's Creek Quarry, Inc. Road Repair Materials
1321 253.80 Summit Uniforms Uniforms
1322 755.55 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
1323 7.50 The Cities Association Resource Document
1324 627.96 Tires On The Go Tires
1325 105.30 *3 Tony&Albas Business Meeting Expense
1326 54.94 David Topley Vehicle Expense
1327 2,000.00 USA Hydroseeding BCR Demolition Hydroseeding
1328 1,516.92 United Rentals Equipment Rental
1329 296.00 Verio/Best Internet Internet Provider
1330 60.60 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service
1331 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
1332 59.92 Xpedite Systems, Inc. Fax Broadcast Service for Press Releases
*1 Urgent Check Issued February 23, 2001
*2 Urgent Check Issued February 23, 2001
*3 Urgent Check Issued February 15, 2001
Total 45,964.25
Page 2
Claims -C a tns No. O1 04
Meeting 01-06
Date: Feb. 28, 2001
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
/t Amount Name Description
1253 658.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
1254 61.25 American Red Cross Resource Documents
1255 68.07 AT&T Telephone Services
1256 986.35 Avaya Financial Services Telephone Services & Lease
1257 897.00 Judy Basich Road Agreement-Crazy Pete's Road
1258 74.97 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Conference Expense
1259 255.96 BMI Imaging Systems Microfiche Service & Repair
1260 345.00 Bills Towing&Recovery Towing Services
1261 215.90 Bowerman Electric Enterprise Rental-Electric Repairs
1262 415.00 Building Abatement Analytics Asbestos Abatement Services
1263 139.59 Butler's Uniforms Uniforms
1264 140.00 California Park&Recreation Society Membership Renewal
1265 281.00 California Water Service Company Water Service
1266 348.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
1267 216.46 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Fire Pumper Parts
1268 82.47 Continuing Education of the Bar Resource Documents
1269 449.67 Cole Supply Company Janitorial Supplies
1270 330.00 California Parks Conference Regis.-J.Smith,C.Sparks-Hart,S.Hooper
1271 100.00 *1 Department of Health Services-Water Tech Program Regis.-G.Kern and S. Hooper
1272 1,989.47 Design Concepts Graphic Designs-Misc. Projects
1273 44.00 Brendan Downing Reimbursement--EMT/Fingerprint Services
1274 129.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Vehicle Repairs
1275 178.00 Environmental Career Opportunities Recruitment Advertisement
1276 14.76 Film to Frame Photography Services
1277 1,353.89 Firestone Tires
1278 16.44 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Key Duplication
1279 113.36 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
1280 178.00 Geoline Positioning Systems, Inc. Memory Card for GPS Unit
1281 58.75 GreenInfo Network Map Design& Production
1282 589.80 GreenWaste Recovery Inc. Dumpster Service
1283 676.21 HMB Building&Garden Inc. Field Supplies
1284 225.00 Hidden Villa Facility Rental-Ops Leadership Mtg.
1285 562.87 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Rental
1286 90.98 IKON Office Solutions Legal Fees
1287 604.26 Interstate Traffic Control Products Barricades
1288 730.08 Jeda Publications, Inc. Printing Services
1289 129.60 Matt Ken Reimbursement--First Aid Supplies
1290 650.61 Kinko's Printing Services
1291 235.00 Kitterman Truck Body Vehicle Hitch Repair
1292 72.00 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co., Inc. Lock Repair
1293 685.20 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Machine Lease
1294 336.22 Los Altos Garbage Company Garbage Service
1295 29.95 Brian Malone Reimbursement-Office Supplies
1296 194.27 MCI Worldcom Long Distance Telephone Service
1297 604.80 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Battery
1298 2,400.00 Edward C. Mirch Instructor-Leadership Academy
1299 2,210.00 North American Title Company Title&Escrow Fees
1300 1,000.00 *2 North American Title Company Acquisition Deposit
1301 1,000.00 Office Team Office Temp Service
Page 1
Claims No. 01-04
Meeting 01-06
Date: Feb. 28, 2001
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
1302 485.47 Office Depot Credit Plan Office Supplies
1303 1,394.28 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
1304 1,130.13 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
1305 6,390.40 Panko Architects Office Improvement Architects
1306 255.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp Postage Meter Lease
1307 405.00 Pearson Vehicle Maintenance
1308 32.40 Peninsula Blueprint Printing Services
1309 214.82 Pine Cone Lumber Co., Inc. Lumber
1310 14.41 Pringle Tractor Co. Tractor Parts
1311 420.59 Progressive Technologies, Inc. Body Armor
1312 21.40 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
1313 1,042.03 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs
1314 212.85 San Jose Mercury News Advertisement--Office Improvement Bids
1315 2,600.00 Richard Seever DBA Land Management Resource Feral Pig Control Activities
1316 236.84 Skywood Trading Post Fuel
1317 1,200.00 Slaght Living Trust Ranger Residence Agreement
1318 58.99 Sandy Sommer Reimbursement--Software
1319 276.24 Stevens Creek Dodge, Inc. Vehicle Repairs
1320 367.39 Steven's Creek Quarry, Inc. Road Repair Materials
1321 253.80 Summit Uniforms Uniforms
1322 755.55 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
1323 7.50 The Cities Association Resource Document
1324 627.96 Tires On The Go Tires
1325 105.30 *3 Tony&Albas Business Meeting Expense
1326 54.94 David Topley Vehicle Expense
1327 2,000.00 USA Hydroseeding BCR Demolition Hydroseeding
1328 1,516.92 United Rentals Equipment Rental
1329 296.00 Verio/Best Internet Internet Provider
1330 60.60 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service
1331 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
1332 59.92 Xpedite Systems, Inc. Fax Broadcast Service for Press Releases
1333R 373.69 A T&T Wireless Service Cellular Phone Service
1334R 384.55 Petty Cash Local Business Meeting Expense, Office
Supplies, Vehicle Expense, Training&
Seminar Reimbursement
*1 Urgent Check Issued February 23, 2001
*2 Urgent Check Issued February 23, 2001
*3 Urgent Check Issued February 15, 2001
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Total 46,722.49
Page 2
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. CraigBritton General Manager
g
Date: February 28, 2001
Re: FYI's
330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosdQopenspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org
Regional Open 5 ice
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 13,2001
Planning Commission
Town of Los Gatos
110 E.Main Street
Los Gatos,CA 95031
Subject: Response to Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
McCarthy Property Development Plan Adjacent to St. Joseph's Hill Open Space
Preserve
Dear Planning Commissioners:
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District staff has reviewed the Initial Study and
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the planned development of the McCarthy property.
Over the past two years,District staff has actively participated in the planning process by meeting
periodically with the project applicant and his representatives with the goal of crafting a
development plan in such a way as to maximize public open space preservation and recreational
opportunities.
Based on the development plan recently submitted to us and the information contained in the
Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, I generally feel the project has
successfully met these goals. There are,though,areas of inconsistencies between the
development plans and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration that we feel need to be clarified
as indicated below.
Public Trails
The District requested that the trail easements be"floating"easements to enable the precise
location of the trail to be determined after detailed resource analysis can be completed by the
District. The trail alignments requested were to connect existing trails in the St. Joseph's Hill
Preserve to the east boundary of the McCarthy property and utilization of the haul road to the
southern boundary near Limekiln Road.
The Preliminary Development Plan(Sheet C-6,dated 1/30/01)has omitted a section of trail
easement that extends in the southerly direction to Limekiln Road. The text of the Proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration states that a floating easement is proposed to allow development
of a public trail alignment to be determined in the future to avoid sensitive resources. We suggest
the plan be modified to be consistent with the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
approximate trail alignments be shown to connect both to the east and south boundaries of the
McCarthy property.
In the attached letter from the applicants engineer,dated December 5,2000,the trail easement is
described as a fifty-foot wide trail corridor that was carefully realigned on the best available
topographic data. If, for some reason,the Town and/or the applicant wishes to have the location
of the trail easement defined now,then the District requests that the alignment be flagged. This
will enable our staff to conduct a resource assessment to determine the viability of such a trail
alignment. The District would prefer a"floating"trail easement to allow flexibility in future trail
planning.
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 _==i
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Visual Impacts
The Preliminary Development Plan(Sheet C-8,dated 4/15/00)and the Mitigated Negative
Declaration indicate the use of cedars and redwoods for landscape screening between the Open
Space Preserve and the proposed residence on Lot 5. In previous discussions and our March 27,
2000 letter to Paul Curtis,we urged the'applicant to consider trees that are more naturalized to the
hilltops in the area. Cedars and redwoods are typically grown in moist areas with rich acidic soils
and may not establish well in the harsh conditions located in the project area.
In the previously mentioned letter received from the applicant's engineer,dated December 5,
2000,the applicant agreed to replace the plantings with a mixture of oak plantings. Reference to
the change in planting should be made both on the Development Plan and in the Proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration indicates that the visual impacts associated with
g p h the
construction of a water tank adjacent to the Open Space Preserve will be addressed through P
architectural review process. The District concurs with this approach and is confident that the
Town and the applicant will take any measures necessary to screen the tank from view as much as
Possible. This can be accomplished through landscaping and appropriate paint colors.
Open Space Easements
It is our understanding that the open space easements would be jointly held by the Town and
District. There are sections contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration where the easements
are described as being dedicated to the District only and,therefore, should be amended to reflect
that they would be jointly dedicated to the Town and District. Section 14 is an example where
the District is mentioned as the sole recipient of the open space easement.
In summary, I believe the provisions for public open space protection and recreation contained as
a portion of the proposed project, and more specifically described in this letter,provide a
balanced approach to the planned development. We have been encouraged by the cooperation of
the applicant in working with the District to develop a plan that addresses our concerns. Based on
a conversation we had today with the applicant's engineer,we understand the concerns expressed
in this letter are being addressed in revised plans(Sheets C-6 and C-8)to be submitted to you at
your hearing.
We are also encouraged by the applicant's willingness to consider the eventual conveyance of the
open space easement in fee title to the Town and District, and to relinquish the existing roadway
and parking lot easement rights over the adjacent St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
Sincer ly,
L. Craig ritton
General Manager
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December 5, 2000
Job No.97-228
L.Craig Britton,General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos CA 94022
Attention:Thomas W.Fischer—Land Protection Specialist
Subject: 17975 Foster Road
Lot 6—McCarthy Subdivision
Former Guadalupe College Site,Los Gatos
Gentlemen:
Mr. McCarthy and his legal counsel have completed their review of the open space
easement document that you fortivarded on August 14,2000. We are forwarding a
hardcopy with the redlined changes as well as an index of those changes itemized at the
rear of the document. If it would assist your counsel in their review,we can send you an
electronic version of the same.With regard to the other topics from your letter and our
meeting of July 25,2000,we offer the following comments:
1) Vehicular Access from Foster Road(MROSD letter 8-14-00)
Subject to the specific terms of the easement,this request can be granted by Mr.
McCarthy. It is also in his best interest to allow vehicular access to the trail from Foster
Road for patrol,maintenance and emergency purposes. We have noted this route on the
water tank parcel and these easement rights are consistent with what we expect of the
Town on behalf on the Santa Clara County Fire District and the Los Gatos Police.
2)Relocated McCarthy Residence(MROSD letter 3-27-00)
We agree with the comments as to tree species and planting as noted in this letter and as
further discussed at our meeting of 7-25-00.We have amended-the site plan to reflect a
mixture of oak plantings to include acorns, 5-gallon seedlings and 4V box—field grown
oaks as required by the Town of Los Gatos. We have incorporated the review of Ken Kay
Associates,the project landscape architect,to improve the planting and screening plan.
Please review.
3) Trail and Fence Aligaments--South of Ridgeline
We have carefully realigned the 50'trail corridor based on the best available topographic
data Note that should the open space be conveyed as a fee title parcel to the MROSD,
after the final map,then this issue will be moot in terns of the accuracy of the ultimate
trail route.We have also straightened the fence alignment that will separate the McCarthy
vineyard from the Open Space Easement.Finally,we have noted a more restrictive Open
L. Craig Britton
Job No. 97-228
December 6,2000
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Space and Conservation easement within the McCarthy vineyard.This
is consistent with Town policy for prohibition of structures and excludes Public access.
The easement over the temporary haul road is now also shown,as is the easterly
connection to the lands of Snell.
4)Relinquishment of St.Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve Access and Parking
Easements
Mr.McCarthy will relinquish these easement rights after the recordation of the final map
for the creation of 6 lots on his property.There is no intent on his part to make use of
these easements,but he needn't waive a right prematurely when dealing with a political
body such as the Town of Los Gatos on the 6-10t subdivision.
Ia summary,we are moving through the environmental review process upon conclusion
of the Historical Preservation Committee review. A letter of support from your
organization would be greatly appreciated prior to our planning commission hearings in
February.
Sincerely,
TS/CNIL ENGINEERING, INC.
Terence J.Szewczyk,P.E.
Principal Engineer
TJS/ss
Encl.
cc: Joe McCarthy
Sandy Baily,Town of Los Gatos
(001245 Bntton_ltr)
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
February 23, 2001
TO: C. Britton, General Manger
FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month January Year 2001
VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS CRIMES TOTALS
Bicycles Breaking & entering 2
Closed area 1 5
Speed 0 2 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Helmet 4 11 Bicycle accident — 0
Night-riding 0 2 Vehicle accident — 0
Unsafe operation 0 0
Dogs
Prohibited area 3 5
Off-leash 5 10 ENFORCEMENT
Off-road vehicles 0 1 Parking citations 57
Closed area 0 2 Other citations 17
After hours 4 4 Written warnings 41
Fishing 0 0 Arrests 0
Vandalism 0 8 Police assistance 2
Parking 45 50
Parking after hours 12 24
Dumping/littering 0 1 MUTUAL AID
Campfires 0 0 Accident 0
Camping 0 0 Fire 1
Weapons Law enforcement 0
Actual contact 0 5 Landing zone off-site 0
Report only 0 0
Evidence of 0 0
Unlawful construction 0 1
Skating prohibited 0 1
Group use w/out permit 0 1
Nuisance dog 0 2
False info to PO 0 3
SUMMARIES OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS
Jan. 5 A fire was reported in a structure at Mt. Umunhum. P. Hearin and B. Malone responded
and determined it was a private structure nearby.
Jan. 6 S. Anderson-Minshall found an illegally constructed bike jump and ramps on a trail at El
Corte de Madera OSP. No suspects were contacted.
Jan. 6 Breaking and entering, closed area, and vandalism violations occurred in Sierra Azul. T.
Randall
& Jan. 27 reported that numerous buildings at Mt. Uniunhum had been entered by a variety of means.
Jan. 27 Five visitors were observed with rifles in Rancho County Park. K. Miller requested a
deputy. B. Malone made contact with the five juveniles, who were filming a movie with
"bb guns" and toy guns. The responsible parent was contacted and all five were released.
Jan. 28 An equestrian was attacked by two dogs in Picchetti Ranch. The dogs were in a prohibited
area and no one was holding their leashes. The rider was not injured, however the horse
sustained multiple dog bites that required veterinary care. The dogs and owners left the
area, but were later identified by the victim. Animal control was notified about these
nuisance animals and the investigation continues.
Vandalism:
3 A "Closed not a Trail" sign was ripped in half at El Corte de Madera.
4 The privacy screen for the restroom at lower Purisima was torn down.
6 Locks were cut and doors kicked in on Mt. Umunhum at the former air force base.
7 Vegetation placed to close access to an illegal trail at El Corte de Madera was removed and the
trail reopened.
7 Advisory notices about closures to bicycles were removed from the lot and lower Page Mill
access at Los Trancos and the no bike symbol was removed from the regulation sign.
18 T-posts were bent and a 4x6 pulled out of the ground at a trail closure off Coyote Ridge at
Fremont Older.
27 Windows were broken and a door hasp ripped out on Mt. Umunhum at the former air force
base.
29 A fence was cut on the upper trail at El Sereno.
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Bay Area Trails Preservation Council
February 22, 2001
Mr. Brian O'Neill, General Superintendent
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Mr. Ken Leigh, District Superintendent a
Marin District California Dept. of Parks and Recreation D
Board of Directors F E B 2 6 2001
Marin County Open Space District
Board of Directors
Marin Municipal Water District
A few weeks ago, Michael More, who for the past couple of years has served as the
bicyclist citizen member of the Marin County Open Space and Trails Committee and as a
member of the Board of Directors of the Bicycle Trails Council of Marin, was
apprehended, along with two other individuals, for alleged construction of an illegal trail
on public lands in the Bolinas Ridge/Olema area. If the charges prove to be accurate,
those involved should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
In the January 2001 issue of the Bicycle Trails Council of Marin's newsletter The BTC
Spokesman, a revised membership application was debuted. For the past ten years, their
membership application professed a goals/mission affirmation that included statements
such as, "One of our major efforts is to educate the riders about the rules of the road and
regulations of the local areas." "Trail maintenance and educational patrols are important
aspects of our organization as well." And, "We serve as a representative body to the
various administrations of the public lands of Marin."
The January 2001 version, however, contains only one, single statement, "Yes! I want to
join/renew to support off-road riding opportunities in Marin."
It is apparent from these actions that it is impossible for local public land jurisdictions to
expect to maintain an honest, constructive dialogue with the mountain biking community
through the BTC and its Board of Directors. Some other representative source ought to
be sought out, one that would legitimately support and champion established rules and
regulations to protect and preserve the resource. We urge you to do so.
\kincerely,
Nancy Sandy-
President
cc: East Bay Regional Park District
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District --
P.O. Box 153
Corte Madera, CA 94976
Regional Open _*ce
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORAIAl"AItEGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: C. Britton, General Manager
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From: M. Williams, Real Property Representative �J(�✓
Date: February 26, 2001 l�
Subject: Fletscher Property Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Escrow closed for the subject transaction on February 7, 2001 and title to and possession of this
40-acre parcel passed to the District with Mr. Fletscher, reserving a Life Estate in the improved area
of the property containing approximately 7 acres.
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 November
15, 2001.
DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION
Ownership Status: Board Approval
Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee, Easement, Lease, Date/Res. No.
Mgmt Agmt.)
Sierra Azul/Mt. Santa Clara Robert A. 40 Fee with reservation November 15, 2001
Umunhum 562-22-023 Fletscher, of Life Estate in 7 00-75
Trustee acres.
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Dedication Date/
Mgmt. Status: Status:
Closing Date (Open,Closed, CMU, (Intended Type Purchase Price GIS Code
or Other) Withheld)
February 7, 2001 Closed Withheld Cash $400,000
Misc. Notes:
cc: Board of Directors
Administration
Operations
Accounting
C. Woodbury
T. Fischer-We need to set up base line documents and begin monitoring the Life Estate area. It would be
good to include a ranger from Foothills for the initial site inspection.
Regional Open . we
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: C. Britton, General Manager
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From: M. Williams, Real Property Representative
Date: February 27, 2001
Subject: Connor Property Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
Escrow closed for the subject transaction on February 21, 2001 and title to and possession of this
98.16 acre parcel passed to the District.
I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff reports 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 December
13, 2000. At the Board meeting of February 14, 2001, an Access Easement and Maintenance
Agreement with the Connor Trust was approved which clarified the road maintenance obligations
based upon proportionate use of Rapley (Ranch) Road.
DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION
Ownership Status: Board Approval
Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement, Lease, Date/Res. No.
Mgmt Agmt.)
Russian Ridge San Mateo/Portion William E. 98.16 Fee December 13,
of 078-210-050 Connor, trustee 2000400-69 &
February 14,
2001401-04
Mgmt. Status: Dedication Date/
Closing Date (Open, Closed,CMU, Status: Type Purchase Price GIS Code
or Other) (Intended
Withheld)
February 21, Closed Withheld Cash $1,300,000
2001
Misc. Notes: Memorandum of Agreement was recorded establishing that 9 residential density units are
retained with the remaining 169.54-acre Connor property(San Mateo Co. APN: Portion 078-
210-050, 078-210-160, 080-320-050 & 080-320-100).
cc: Board of Directors
Administration
Operations-Access Easement & Maintenance Agreement attached
Accounting
C. Woodbury-Access Easement & Maintenance Agreement attached
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 e Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 . E-mail: mrosd®openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org � ®FHEEffi
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz -Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton