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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 01-13
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday,May 30, 2001
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California
AGENDA*
Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Special Meeting Start Time
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6:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
6:30* CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with General Counsel—Existing Litigation-Government Code Section
54956.9(a)
Name of Cases: (a)Richmond v. Krone Bishop et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Case
No. CV786195
(b)DeNevi v. State of California. Department of Transportation et al.,
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. OICS0057
2. Conference with General Counsel—Anticipated Litigation—Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)—One case
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluation—Government Code Section 54957
Title of Employees Being Reviewed:
A. General Counsel
B. Controller
C. General Manager
7:30* ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
*** ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—P. Siemens
*** APPROVAL OF Mmuns
• February 21, 2001
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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*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Commending Mr. Tony Look and Renaming a Portion of the Stevens Creek Trail within Fremont
Older Open Space Preserve in His Honor
BOARD BUSINESS
7:45* 1 Adoption of Amendment to District Land Use Regulations; Adopt the Attached Ordinance
01-1 Amending Ordinance 93-1,Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Land Use
Regulations Section 502.3 Regarding Bicycle Helmets—J. Escobar
***
2 Authorize the General Counsel to Provide the Required Written Notice to Pietro G.
DeNevi that the Claim Dated April 19,2001 Was Not Timely Filed and To Return the
Claim to the Claimant Without Further Action—S. Schectman
*** REVISED CLAIMS
8:00* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Directors and Staff
8:15* ADJOURNMENT
* Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of
order.
** TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each
item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters
during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,
you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates.
*** All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board
members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
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Resolution No.01-16
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Commending Mr.Tony Look and Renaming a Portion of the Stevens Creek Trail Within
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve in His Honor
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District finds that
preserving our regional open space, our park lands and trails, and our"room to breathe"are key
contributors to our quality of life; and
WHEREAS,the efforts of the District and others to provide these elements are dependent upon the
dedication of individuals who work to preserve open space and parklands,to create trails, and to
protect wildlife and its habitat; and
WHEREAS,such individual dedication to environmental ideals is best exemplified by Mr. Claude
"Tony"Look, whose lifetime of work in environmental preservation is extraordinary; and
WHEREAS,the District has enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship with Tony in his many capacities
and roles in the environmental community, and has found him to have an incomparable level of
motivation and dedication, and a supreme commitment to the advancement of parks and open space
throughout California; and
WHEREAS,Tony has earned many honors for his environmental work, including the Meritorious
Service Award from the American Park and Recreation Society, and has held a great number of open
space and park preservation positions, including founder and former executive director of the
Sempervirens Fund, and has served terms as a member of the California Recreational Trails
Committee,the Santa Clara County Parks Commission, the Santa Cruz Mountains Trails Association,
and the California Trails and Greenways Foundation; and
WHEREAS,to honor Tony Look,the Santa Clara County Parks Department has proposed that a portion
of the Stevens Creek Trail be renamed the Stevens Creek/Tony Look Trail, including segments of that
trail within the District's Fremont Older Open Space Preserve.
Now,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District commends and applauds Claude"Tony"Look for his environmental leadership, his
absolute devotion to the objectives of the environmental community, and his tireless efforts to preserve
and maintain open space,parks, trails, and habitat, and hereby honors him by renaming this portion of
trail the"Stevens Creek/Tony Look Trail."
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May 30, 2001
Regional Open -ice
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 01-05
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 21, 2001
MINUTES
O I. R LL CALL
President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Deane Little, Ken Nitz,
and Pete Siemens.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Jodi Isaacs, John Escobar, Sumudu Welaratna, Duncan Simmons,
Lisa Zadek, John Maciel, and Stan Hooper.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None.
IIh ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board adopt the agenda. J. Cyr seconded and the motion
passed 7 to 0.
IV. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I -District Feral Pig Control Program Update and Authorization to
Hire Land Management and Resource Company to Implement the Second Year of a Feral
Pig Control Program on District Lands;Receive and Comment on Presentation by Doua
Updike of the California Department of Fish and Game on Feral Pig Research
Collaboration Opportunities. Determine that the Recommended Actions are Cate og ricallx
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Based on the Findings
Contained in this Report Authorize the General Manager to Hire an Intern/Consultant to
Work with California Department of Fish and Game and Sonoma State University on a
Scientific Study of the Environmental Impacts Caused by Feral Pigs on District Open
Space Lands with a Budget Not to Exceed $S 000 for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Authorize
the General Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Land Management and
Resource Company to Implement the Second Year of the Feral Pig Control Program with
a Budget Not to Exceed $35,000 in Fiscal Year 2001-2002—(Report R-01-22).
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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J. Isaacs presented an overview of the report. She introduced Sumudu Welaratna,
Resource Management Intern and main author and researcher for the report. She also
introduced Dick Seever, Land Management Resource Co.; Jim Paglieri; Mary Paglieri;
Dick Schwind, South Skyline; Chris Fore, State Parks, Castle Rock; and Doug Updike,
California Fish and Game. She said Mr. Updike is a Senior Wildlife Biologist with 21
years of experience including 8 years specializing in pigs and bears.
D. Updike talked about the impact of pigs and how they can be controlled. He said
nobody wants them around because of the disturbance they cause to the soil. He gave an
overview of research currently being done. He said priorities are oak woodlands and
coastal areas. He talked about the MOU between California Fish and Game and the
District, and said depredation permits are also being given to the general public. He said
Dr. Hal Cushman at Sonoma State University has gathered four years of preliminary data.
looked
The stud loo at the issue of pigs in grassland areas. He said feral i occur in 6
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D. Updike gave a PowerPoint presentation.
N. Hanko said the north bay study revealed a new problem, oak fungus. She said it
would be a benefit to include MROSD, and also to include whether pig invasion has an
effect on the oak fungus. D. Updike stated that research had been done on pigs and oaks
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by another professor. He was not aware of this issue.
L. Hassett asked if California Fish and Game studied erosion and its effect on streams.
D. Updike said one part has to do with soil moisture on low slope (flat) land. He said he
had not done research looking at streams or water turbidity. There has been work done
on both goat and pig activity at Santa Cruz Island.
K.Nitz asked if the information included the number of pigs or density, how often they
visit a site, and what is the range of the pig. D. Updike said nothing had been done on
density. He wants to do DNA testing to look at density. He said there is information on
the frequency of rooting. The research area is considered "mildly" rooted. He said Dr.
Cushman had not looked at the range question. Pigs take refuge in the tree canopy close
by, and are typically located around drainages. It depends on the terrain. Pigs tend to be
canyon dwelling.
P. Siemens expressed concern about endangered fish and wondered if the rooting affected
them, or if it was all due to logging. D. Updike said he was not sure when this issue
would be looked at; it was a matter of priorities.
D. Little asked why there had been such a rapid expansion of the pig population in
California in the last 40 years. D. Updike said he did not know. There has been lion and
black bear expansion as well.
D. Little questioned whether the expansion could be due to lack of hunting. D. Updike
said no, it was a question of competition.
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D. Little asked how the Oak fungal disease is spread. Jim Nee, representative for Sudden
Death Oak Task Force, said it is a water mold and is spread by water. The fungus is
extremely tiny and easily windblown. In his opinion, it is tied into fog.
D. Little asked if pigs eat endangered wildlife. D. Updike answered that pigs are
omnivorous.
D. Little had questions about their breeding strategy. D. Updike said they are
polygamous. The number of piglets relates to environment. They have two litters per
year.
J. Isaacs reviewed the staff report including an update of the current pig program. In
September, the District hired D. Seever to begin trapping. In less than 7 months, 81 pigs
have been removed. The program is seen as a regional effort. State Parks has an MOU
with Fish and Game. D. Schwind of the South Skyline Association is educating residents
and helping them get depredation permits. County Parks is aware of the problem, but
does not have any contracts for pig control. There is a lot of support for the program.
J. Isaacs continued with the report, noting that S. Hooper had set up a monitoring
program in six plots and is gathering photographs to record the changes in the land. In
March, staff had a Resource Management Day and mapped pig rooting on District land.
Staff seeded a large rooted area and plans to monitor it to determine if native plants can
become established and be sustained over time in the disturbed areas.
J. Isaacs outlined the justification for continuing the program. She said it was a three-
year trial, so it was difficult to draw any conclusions after only seven months. S. Hooper
has created a map showing the location of rooting. She said the pig population is not
decreasing, but is, in fact, expanding to other preserves (Los Trancos, Skyline Ridge,
Russian Ridge). At this time the District's contract is a"per pig"contract. By the third
year, it will be a set amount,not per pig if the District continues this program.
J. Isaacs reported on pig population control methods to control pig populations, including
the following (noting that the issue was whether or not to kill the pigs):
• Public hunting
• Introduction of predators
• Poisoning
• Live capture and relocation
• Exclusionary fencing
• Chemical or immunological contraception
• Surgical contraception
• Trap and shoot(the method currently used)
• Lethal injection
J. Isaacs concluded by stating that she did not feel there was enough information to
change course at this time. After three years, it could be revisited. She recommended
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continuing with the three-year program and hiring an intern to work with Sonoma State in
their study with Fish and Game.
N. Hanko said she was not sure that eliminating 81 pigs had had an effect. She asked if
rooting helped introduce native plants. She asked if the pigs root mostly at night. J.
Isaacs said they are introducing native plants. She said pigs are seen rooting at all times
of day; however,they are afraid of people. She said there are photos of the Jikoji water
course area.
J. Isaacs said the total number of pigs removed from the region, in addition to the 81 from
District lands, was 12 by State Parks and 25 by South Skyline Association.
D. Little suggested that maybe there are native plant species that are unappetizing to pigs.
J. Isaacs said they are more worried about the diversity of native areas. There is concern
regarding frequency and intensity of rooting.
D. Little suggested targeting the males as he felt there were few males fathering the pigs.
D. Updike stated they are killing mostly boars. D. Little commented that if one male
were made infertile it would reduce the herd. J. Isaacs said it was a matter of logistics
including staff and financial commitment.
K. Nitz said he had seen evidence of rooting at the Skyline Ridge parking lot. He asked
for the definition of what is acceptable. J. Isaacs said their objective is a 70 percent
reduction within five years.
Answering a question by K.Nitz, D. Updike stated that the life span of a pig is 5-10 years
and the average is 5 years.
K.Nitz talked about an item on go.net regarding single-shot sterilization that is being
considered by the FDA for approval and is acceptable for all mammals. He asked if they
had considered microwave or radiation. J. Isaacs said they had not. K. Nitz said it is
cheap and they should look into it. The machines are portable. He asked how many pigs
would be eliminated for$35,000. J. Isaacs said it is a per-pig contract and would cover
elimination of 150 pigs.
C. Britton said they would follow up on other methods. J. Isaacs keeps up with new
information. He said J. Isaacs and S. Welaratna have done an exhaustive study and have
had success with the current program.
L. Hassett said he thought it was wise to spend up front. He said we should look at
County Parks and grants and not try doing this alone.
N. Hanko said in the past people shot and ate the pigs. She was informed that the MOU
says pigs have to go the charity, but they can't because of Federal law. J. Isaacs said the
District cannot donate them to charity as a public agency because they are mandated by
special rules.
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Larry Myers, President of South Skyline Association, said they have over 300 members.
He read a letter dated February 20 expressing appreciation for the District's efforts and
urging them to continue. He said the contractor has willingly shared his trapping
expertise with the residents. The South Skyline Association is committed to supporting a
regional approach to minimize the environmental degradation from pig rooting and
wallowing. He said they propose to work cooperatively with the District and other
agencies. He urged the District to continue and expand their program.
Brian Osborne, a neighbor of Long Ridge, said he shot a pig last March. He said he liked
the idea of running two programs simultaneously. He said sterilizing might reduce the
population over time, but something needs to be done in the short-term as well.
Dick Schwind complimented the Board and staff on an effective program. He met Dick
Seever in December, and said he believed the District had hit on a valuable resource. He
was shocked that his prediction of trapping 100 pigs was holding true. Mr. Seever had
given a demonstration on trapping and its success; about 28 people attended. He said he
lends out traps and there has been mixed success. It is not easy to attract pigs to a trap.
Eva Spitz-Blum said she was there on behalf of those who live on the 600-acre Shingle
Mill Reserve between Oil and Watermans Creeks. She thanked the District for holding
pigs in check. She said star thistle has increased with the increase in pigs. She said she
would cooperate in controlling both species.
Mary Paglieri, founder and director of a non-profit public benefit organization called
Little Blue Society, and chair of the Wildlife Subcommittee for San Mateo County Fish
and Wildlife Advisory Committee, described the goal of the Little Blue Society. She said
J. Isaacs had contacted them to explore the possibilities of an effective alternative method
for controlling feral pigs, and Little Blue Society presented her with a population zero
proposal. She said it is a non-lethal control program with expected long-term benefits.
She said with the lethal control method, 80 percent of the pigs need to be destroyed
before you see a decline the following year. She said her group had started a pilot
program in Marin County to control predators such a coyotes. It is using a birth control
method delivered via bait. She said trapping discourages other animals from corning into
the area and encourages the remaining pigs to have larger litters to increase their
survivability. She said the question should be how the cycle can be broken.
J. Cyr asked what their experience had been with larger animals. She said they had
worked extensively with coyotes. Their organization had no specific experience with
pigs.
J. Cyr said he noticed they had had success with feral cats, but the pig's range is wider.
M. Paglieri said she thought their method would work with any species. She said they
will do scientific studies to measure how well the program works and she thought they
would see benefits in 5-10 years.
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L. Hassett commented that her costs would be on top of current costs. N. Hanko noted
that the Board needed the information earlier to have time for review. M. Paglieri said
the method she described is used in areas where there is not an immediate need.
Jim Nee, biologist, said he works for the Santa Cruz County Agriculture riculture Commission.
He felt the District's program was a waste of time and money. He said pigs are prolific,
mobile, and too smart compared to coyotes. He said you cannot control them. He felt
they would come back no matter what the District did. There will be constant
maintenance and he did not think it was worth the effort to eliminate the pigs.
N. Hanko said pigs are territorial and asked if there were chemicals they spray to
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keep them away. J. Nee said he knew that they had used wolf urine at a golf course. D.
Updike said pigs are not territorial. They tend to be solo and only group when mating.
Ann Waldhauer read a letter applauding the District's efforts and urging them to continue
the program. She said the trapping appears to have slowed the population growth of pigs.
Damage is still.occurring, especially along the Three Oaks Trail.
Patti Ciesla said she felt it was difficult for someone who is not a staff member to bring a
proposal to the Board. She proposed modifying the General Manager's
Recommendations to include adding number 5 to authorize the General Manager to
negotiate and execute a contract with the Little Blue Society to do the $15,000 proposal
that had been presented. She said its proposal was reasonable and humane and asked
why the two programs couldn't be carried out at the same time. She thought the $8,000
for research should be increased.
D. Schwind said East Bay Parks is putting beeping collars on pigs in order to find out
more about them. He suggested keeping track of pigs that are let loose after collaring.
Andy Samstoung, Menlo Park,had sent a letter in the past (October 1999) asking what
responsibility the District has in the pigs moving north. She said she would re-send the
letter.
Ed Orry said the Board is in a no-win situation because it is not going to be able to
eliminate the pigs. He asked what is the carrying capacity of the pigs. He understood
that populations crash once they exceed the carrying capacity.
C. Britton suggested other possibilities. He said the pig problem is a statewide one and
the Board could direct the following actions:
• Looking for grants
• Trying to interest the State in some legislation for a study
• Participating with Sonoma State University
• Promoting biological control as a better way to go in the long run
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J. Cyr said he appreciated the day-to-day observations and was satisfied that the staff
report was thorough. He recognized that this wasn't a solution,but it helps limit the
degree of destruction so there is a reasonable balance.
L. Hassett advocated going ahead and asking staff to come back with more information at
another time. He applauded the neighbors' efforts.
K. Nitz suggested moving ahead with the recommended action. He said cats are not like
pigs and asked if fencing was in the costs. J. Isaacs said that information had not been
included in the report but is included in the budget numbers for the fiscal year.
Motion: M. D Davey moved that the Board
and receive the presentation by Doug
Updike of the California Department of Fish and Game on feral
pig research collaboration opportunities; determine that the
recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the findings
contained in the staff report; authorize the General Manager to hire
an intern/consultant to work with California Department of Fish
and Game and Sonoma State University on a scientific study of the
environmental impacts caused by feral pigs on District open space
lands with a budget not to exceed $8,000 for fiscal year 2001-
2002; and authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute
a contract with Land Management and Resource Company to
implement the second year of the feral pig control program with a
budget not to exceed $35,000 in fiscal year 2001-2002. K.Nitz
seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko said she supported the action but requested further study.
J. Cyr complimented S. Welaratna. D. Little said he was in favor
or eradicating pigs but was not convinced that our random method
is the best way. He said there is not enough data and research. He
was disappointed that the Board had not seen the Little Blue
proposal earlier and agreed with P. Ciesla. He was interested in
the paternity of the pig population. He suggested amendments to
the recommendations.
Amendment: D. Little moved that the Board direct staff to bring the Little Blue
Society proposal to them; increase the budget for research by
$6,000 to look at the District's strategy for controlling the pigs;
and go to the State legislature for a grant or budget dollars. N.
Hanko seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko said she was not in favor of mentioning a dollar amount
for the research. D. Little said he was specifically proposing to use
some of that money for paternity testing. K. Nitz said J. Isaacs
knows where the $8,000 is going; they could increase that later. J.
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Isaacs confirmed that the $8,000 is to add studying the District's
property to the Sonoma State study. D. Little said he was
proposing the additional amount be used to study an appropriate
method of biological control. C. Britton said the Sonoma State
study is a very focused study. He suggested that if they were going
to amend the staff recommendation, they direct staff to go to the
State legislature. That way they might get a statewide study. N.
Hanko asked that the Board forward their ideas to staff.
Modified Amendment:
D. Little withdrew his amendment and N. Hanko withdrew the
second. D. Little moved that the Board return the matter to staff to
come up with a specific proposal on how the District might do
some additional research on the i control issue gather more data
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on how the current method is working, and see if there are better
strategies; and to direct staff to bring the Little Blue Society
proposal to them.
Discussion: M. Davey expressed concern that the request to staff was a broad
one and there is limited staff for resource management. She
thought the staff report was very inclusive regarding the kinds of
research that have been done. She said she would like to vote on
staff s recommendation without amendment and then give staff
ideas. D. Little said he was not suggesting an alternative to what is
currently being done, but he felt the Board should consider the
other proposal. C. Britton said staff went through an incredible
amount of research and the report is a capsulation. He said
anything they try would be unproven. He suggested having staff
come back in a year with the understanding that the Board would
like to know more than they do now. In the meantime, staff would
talk to legislators. N. Hanko said she thought LAFPAC was the
appropriate place to put together a proposal to bring to the
legislature.
Restatement of Amendment to Motion:
D. Little moved that the Board direct staff to come up with a small
proposal for additional funding for directed research on whether
the strategy they have chosen is the optimum one or whether there
are other competing strategies, particularly sterilization. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion failed with Directors Hanko and
Little voting aye and Directors Cyr,Nitz, Davey, Hassett and
Siemens voting no.
Amendment: D. Little moved that the Board refer the matter to the legislative
committee, find a friendly legislator to generate additional state
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funding and programs to look into the matter. N. Hanko seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Little said he would be proposing an agenda item for the Board
to hear the Little Blue Society proposal at a later date.
Vote on main motion:
The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Britton and J. Isaacs thanked those who came to the meeting and shared their
knowledge and opinions.
V. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
M. Davey had pictures from her visit to Morocco.
N. Hanko showed the Board an article about L. Hassett's "green" store.
C. Britton handed out a partial packet for the February 28 meeting and said the remainder would
be mailed.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:46 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-01-66
Meeting 01-13
May 30, 2001
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Adoption of Amendment to Land Use Regulations (Ordi ance 93-1
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Ordinance 0 1-1 amending Ordinance 93-1, Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Land Use Regulations Section 502.3: Bicycle Helmets
BACKGROUND
Since 1993, the District has had an ordinance requiring all persons to wear bicycle helmets when
bicycling on District lands. In November 1999, District Rangers stopped a bicyclist for riding
his bicycle without a helmet. He was issued a citation for violation of District Ordinance Section
502.3, which prohibits any person from riding a bicycle on District land without a helmet.
The bicyclist was convicted and appealed to the Appellate Department of the Santa Clara County
Superior Court. He contended that the District did not have the authority to adopt a bicycle
helmet ordinance, and that the District ordinance is pre-empted by a provision of the State
Vehicle Code which requires minors to wear bicycle helmets.
The Court ruled that the District does have the authority to regulate wearing of bicycle helmets
and that the District's ordinance is not pre-empted by the Vehicle Code. However, the Court did
rule that the District's ordinance, as currently written, does duplicate part of the Vehicle Code
and is void until it is re-written to remedy this defect. The Court held that since Vehicle Code
Section 21212(a) already requires minors to wear helmets, and since the District's ordinance
requires all persons to wear helmets, the District has impermissibly duplicated part of State law.
The Court was concerned about the possibility of double jeopardy, since a minor could be cited
for violating our ordinance as well as state law.
Accordingly, the Court held the ordinance void but stated: "The District is free to redraft the
District ordinance so that its bicycle helmet requirement is limited to adult bicycle riders."
The District complied immediately and fully with the Court's decision. Staff has been instructed
to refrain from enforcing the bicycle helmet regulation until this matter is resolved. The purpose
of the attached ordinance amendment is to remedy the defect in the District's ordinance,pursuant
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
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to the Court's guidance, so that a helmet ordinance can be enforceable. The District's ordinance
will be applicable only to persons 18 years and older. Minors will be required to wear helmets
under the existing provisions of the Vehicle Code. Therefore, the purpose of this ordinance
amendment is separate and independent from the purpose of Vehicle Code Section 21212(a).
DISCUSSION
Overview of District Lands and Trail System
The District owns or manages approximately 45,455 acres of land which are divided into 25
preserves (see attached map - Exhibit 5). Within these preserves there are approximately 219
miles of trails, of which approximately 151 miles are currently open to bicycle use (see Reports
R-00-69 and R-00-95).
Use of District preserves is destination oriented, in that most users, including bicyclists, drive to
a preserve,participate in a recreational activity and then drive home. In staff s experience, there
is little overlap between road biking on streets and highways, and mountain biking on District
trails.
District trails are dirt, wilderness-style trails, with some steep sections, and many rolling hills.
District trails are not paved, and are often located in remote areas far from public streets and
highways, with extended response times for emergency services. The size of District preserves
ranges from 55 acres (Stevens Creek Nature Study Area) to 13,571 acres (Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve). This is significantly different from city and urban park systems, which tend to
have more developed and paved trail systems. These trails are also obviously significantly
different from public streets, highways, and bikeways. Therefore the type of bicycle use that
occurs on District lands, and the nature of the District's trails, are particular to the District and its
local conditions.
Background on Need for Requiring Bicycle Helmets
The Board first addressed the use of bicycle helmets in the development of Trail Use Guidelines
and Mitigation Measures adopted by the Board in 1993 (see Report R-93-10). This document
was developed in an exhaustive public meeting process, and provides a comprehensive strategy
for the safe and enjoyable use of the District trails. The Trail Use Guidelines and Mitigation
Measures, Section 2.1 Bicycle Helmet Regulation,note that requiring helmet use promotes
general safety and awareness, reduces the severity of head injuries on District lands, and is
compatible with adjacent land use since Santa Clara County also requires helmet use.
On July 28, 1993, the Board adopted Ordinance 93-1,revising the District's Land Use
Regulations. The revisions included the addition of Section 502.3, which provided for the
mandatory wearing of a bicycle helmet when operating a bicycle or similar device on District
lands. The local mountain bicycle advocacy group, Responsible Off-road Mountain Pedalers,
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(ROMP)wholeheartedly supported the adoption of a helmet regulation in 1993. ROMP remains
in support of the District requiring adult mountain bicyclists to wear helmets on District land.
Eight District preserves currently share common boundaries and connecting trail systems with
Santa Clara County Parks. Santa Clara County q Parks and Recreation requires all mountain
bicyclists to wear helmets.
In 1995, due to its experience with mountain bicycling injuries, the District sponsored AB700 in
which the State legislature determined that mountain bicycling was a hazardous recreational
activity(see Government Code Section 831.7). Mountain bicycling activities on District lands
can occur far from the paved streets and sidewalks of the urban and suburban environment, and
Bicycling accidents remain the leading cause of injury on District Lands. (see Exhibit 1
Accidents By User Type"). Rangers responding to these accidents continue to report a high
incidence of upper body, facial, head, and neck injuries (see Exhibit 2 "Bicycle Accidents 1996
to Present"). Rangers also report a number of accidents each year in which bicycle helmets are
severely damaged or destroyed as the result of accidents, indicating the injury would have been
more severe but for the helmet.
An article from the American National Standards Institute, related to bicycle helmet use, is
attached to this report for Board review (see Exhibit 3). The conclusion of this article, and other
sources such as Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, clearly finds that the use of bicycle helmets
reduces the severity of injuries and prevents fatalities. In staffs experience this is especially true
given the particular nature and character of District trails. In addition, a letter has been received
from ROMP (see Exhibit 4), supporting the District's policy requiring helmet usage by adult
bicyclists.
CONCLUSION
Given the remote and rugged nature of the District's trail system, it is inconceivable that anyone
would consider riding a mountain bicycle on District land without a helmet. The District's
bicycle helmet regulation has been an unqualified success. Field staff reports that there has been
a consistent improvement in compliance with the bicycle helmet regulation since its inception in
1993. Rangers estimate that approximately 95% of mountain bicyclists they observe are now
wearing helmets. In staff s opinion, the District should require all adult mountain bicyclists to
wear helmets while riding on District lands.
Staff has redrafted the District's bicycle helmet regulation consistent with the Superior Court
guidance amending our existing regulation to make it only applicable to adults eighteen years old
or older. The amended language also includes updated bicycle helmet standards consistent with
the standards used in the State Vehicle Code Section 21212(a) requiring bicycle helmets to be
used by persons under the age of eighteen.
In order to adopt this proposed amendment, the Board must adopt the attached Ordinance and
publish the amendment once within 30 days after adoption in a newspaper of general circulation
that is printed, published, and circulated in the district. If adopted,the revised ordinance will
become effective on June 8, 2001.
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Staff continues to feel strongly that an ordinance requiring adults to wear bicycle helmets on
District lands serves an extremely important safety function for the benefit of the District and the
public. This ordinance will protect the safety of bicyclists, and will avoid or reduce the severity
of bicycle injuries on District lands. This ordinance will reduce the demand on the District to
provide emergency services, and will reduce the District's potential legal liability for such
injuries.
Prepared by:
i General Manager
John Escobar, Assistant st G g
Gordon Baillie,Management Analyst
Contact person:
Sue Schectman, General Counsel
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 -Accidents by User Type (1991 - 2000)
Exhibit 2 -Bicycle Accidents 1-1-96 to Present
Exhibit 3 - Article from ANSI regarding helmet use
Exhibit 4 - Letter from Responsible Outdoor Mountain Pedalers
Exhibit S - Map of District Preserves
ORDINANCE 01-1 AMENDING ORDINANCE 93-1
ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR USE OF MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LANDS
AMENDED May 30, 2001
Be it ordained by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District as
follows:
Section I
Findings.
A. The Board of Directors hereby finds that adoption of this Ordinance is necessary for the
proper administration, government, protection, and use of District Lands, and is both
necessary and appropriate for the safe use of District Lands by bicyclists.
B. The Board of Directors further finds that, due to the rugged, remote, and unpaved
character of the District's bicycle trails, and due to the character of bicycle use on District
Lands which is off-road mountain bicycling,which has been deemed by the State
Legislature in Government Code Section 831.7 to be a hazardous recreational activity,
and which has risks which differ significantly from bicycling on public roads, streets,
highways, and bikeways, this Ordinance is necessary and appropriate to address these
particular local conditions which exist on District Lands.
C. The Board of Directors finds that in its experience there is a history of a significant
number of injuries to bicyclists on District Lands and that wearing bicycle helmets
significantly avoids or reduces the severity of injuries to bicyclists on District Lands.
D. The Board of Directors finds that wearing helmets greatly reduces the severity of bicycle
injuries on District Lands, reduces the need for the District to provide emergency
services, and reduces risks of the District's legal liability from bicycle accidents. The
District has a legitimate and significant interest in protecting the safety of bicyclists on
District Lands, in reducing the demands upon its emergency services, and in protecting
against the economic costs of legal liability.
E. The Board of Directors finds that the aforementioned health, safety, and fiscal benefits to
the District and its constituents are significant and greatly outweigh any minor burden on
adult cyclists who may be required to wear a helmet when bicycling on District Lands.
The District also finds this burden is very minor as District trails, unlike public streets,
highways,bikeways, or even urban parks, are not regional transit routes,but rather
typically destination points for mountain bicyclists who generally drive to District
preserves to mountain bike in remote areas and then return by car or other transportation
to their homes.
F. The Board of Directors finds that this Ordinance is necessary and appropriate to address
the particular and local concerns of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
arising from bicycling on trails on District Lands, and further that this Ordinance serves a
separate and independent purpose from Vehicle Code Section 21212(a).
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Section 2
Section 502.3 of Ordinance 93-1 is amended as follows:
502.3 Helmets
No person eighteen years or older shall operate a bicycle upon District Lands unless that person
is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of the American
National Standards Institute(ANSI Z 90.4 bicycle helmet standard), the Snell Memorial
Foundation's Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling, or the American Society for
Testing Materials (ASTM F-1447 standard).
Section 3
A copy of this Ordinance shall be published at least once,within 30 days of adoption, in a
newspaper of general circulation printed,published, and circulated in the District, and shall be
effective from and after June 8, 2001.
The foregoing ordinance was adopted at the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District held on May 30, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Pete Siemens
President, Board of Directors
Attest:
Lisa Zadek
Acting District Clerk
Approved as to form:
Susan M. Schectman
General Counsel
R-01-66 Exhibit 1
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Bicycle Accidents 1 - 1- 1996 to Present Exhibit 2
User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 1/27/1996 1 Private Car 96F020 Cyclist hit a rut at approx.15-25-mph,fell over handle bars fracturing right
collar bone.
Self 3/2/1996 1 Ambulance 96SO46 Cyclist lost control&fractured collar bone. Transported to hospital by PA
Fire after rangers stabilized him.
Self 3/16/1996 1 Helicopter 96F050 Cyclist going too fast in steep,rutted area. Sustained possibly fracatured
ribs,broken nose,multiple abrasions.
Self 3/16/1996 1 96FO49 Cyclist fell in rutted portion of trail,sustaining minor abrasions left elbow
and knee. Was able to ride out of preserve.
Self 3/17/1996 1 Ranger 96SO57 Cyclist fell,sustaining abrasions to her arm and face.
Self 3/24/1996 1 Private Car 96F059 Cyclist's chain came off causing him to fall,sustaining a broken or
dislocated shoulder. He refused medical treatment and friends took him to
hospital.
Bicyclist 3/31/1996 1 No 96F071 Cyclist was hit by pedal of rapidly passing cyclist which caused lacerations
to left calf. She refused aid.
Self 5/5/1996 1 Private Car 96F113 10 y/o boy sustained a broken arm as a result of a fall from his bicycle
while riding downhill.Father requested assistance and transported his son
by private vehicle to the hospital for care.
Bicyclist 5/14/1996 1 Helicopter 96F121 One Cyclist while overtaking another at an approx.speed of 20 mph,
collided with the other causing serious injuries to both. Loss of
consciousness,neck pain,and contusions throughout the body.
Self 5/27/1996 1 Ambulance 96F139 Male Cyclist riding downhill and over braking on the steep section of trail
(the wall)lost control of his bicycle;resulting in multiple abrasions and
pain to his right shoulder and neck.
Self 6/4/1996 1 Helicopter 96F146 Victim crashed into a tree,sustained injuries to abdomen,numerous
abrasions and two lacerations on left leg.
Self 6/7/1996 1 Ambulance 96F149 Victim crashed at a water bar injuring clavicle and temple.
Self 6/11/1996 1 Ambulance 96F154 Victim hit a water bar sustaining mulitple injuries and possible fracture of
clavicle.
Self 6/15/1996 1 Private Car 965169 Victim lost control&went over handlebars puncturing leg
Self 6/23/1996 1 Ranger 96F164 Bicyclist fell on steep,loose dirt injuring left shoulder.
Self 6/30/1996 1 Ambulance 96S189 Victim went over handlebars injuring shoulder/collar bone.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 7/7/1996 1 Ambulance 96S201 Cyclist applied too much pressure on brakes going over bumps,causing
brakes to lock up,sending him over handlebars. He suffered injuries to
right shoulder&had muscle&neck pain.
Self 7/8/1996 1 Ranger 96S204 Cyclist riding too fast,hit water bar&crashed.SM SO&CDF assisted.
Self 7/13/1996 1 Ambulance 96F190 Cyclist braked into waterbar and went over handlebars,speed may have
been higher than 15.Trail dusty. Victim had 2nd degree shoulder
separation and small clavicle fracture.
Self 7/13/1996 1 96F188 Assisted SC County Parks with injuries to right shoulder.
Self 7/14/1996 1 96F189 Cyclist attenpted to ride around style,hit a hole and fell approx.8 ft.,
injuring his left arm. Assisted by County Parks and CDF. Victim left on
his own.
Self 7/21/1996 1 Helicopter 96F199 Cyclist lost controland fell,lost consciousness,and sustained cuts to face
and pain in neck and back.
unknown 7/27/1996 1 96S217 Half Moon Bay Fire responded to SM CO dispatch and cleared area. The
victim's phone number given turned out to be a wrong number.
Self 7/31/1996 1 Ambulance 96S222 Cyclist lost control on 3 waterbars,grabbed front brakes,and flipped over
handlebars injuring neck,left hand and elbow. Assisted by SM CO Fire,
and Kings Mt.Rescue.
Self 8/10/1996 1 Ambulance 96S237 Cyclist fell injuring right shoulder and right hip.Transported by District
vehicle to P.A.medics.
Self 8/15/1996 1 Private Car 96S245 Cyclist going too fast,injured,taken by friends to Stanford Hospital.
Self 8/24/1996 1 Ambulance 96S251 Cyclist went over handlebars injuring right shoulder and forehead.
Self 8/25/1996 1 96S252 Cyclist went over handlebars injuring left leg. Drove himself to hospital.
Self 9/10/1996 1 Ambulance 96F242 Cyclist riding without helmet treated for mild concussion.
Self 9/14/1996 1 Private Car 96S284 Cyclist crashed reinjuring a surgery scar.She went to Saratogy Summit fire
sta where they dressed the wound.
Bicyclist 9/21/1996 1 96S289 Unsafe bike operation,speeding,had to skid to avoid running into other
bicycle riders. Had previously popped wheelie at hiker&swore at him.
unknown 9/21/1996 unknown 1 Ambulance 96F250 Assisted SCCO Parks,CDF,Cent.Fire,AMR with driving to site and
ambulance,checked area.Pateint had elbow and rib pain.
Self 9/22/1996 1 Ambulance 96S286 Cyclist attempted a log jump and flipped over fracturing cheek and
dislocating collar bone,suffering loss consciousness 10 sec.Rangers
offered first aid,set up IZ,cancelled helicopter,transported via wheeled
litter to Baystar ambulance.
j Other 9/29/1996 1 Helicopter 965245 Assisted CDFJCHP.PA Fire on accident involving motorcycle and bicycle.
Motorcyclist K.Lynn lost consciousness,Fx of clavicle,cyclist P.Spira
had shoulder,knee pain,cuts.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 9/29/1996 1 Private Car 965299 cyclist hit water bar went over handlebars landing on head,suffering
clavicle deformity,crack on helmet but did not lose consciousness.
Self 10/6/1996 1 96F264 Assisted SC County Parks with first aid for patient who was thrown from
bike sustaining abrasions.
Self 10/8/1996 1 96F262 Cyclist crashed when rear tire slipped causing scrapes to leg,arm,back. He
was able to ride away.
Self 10/20/1996 1 Ranger 965326 Cyclist hit a root and sprained or strained shoulder. She was given ride to a
CDF unit&then took private transport.
Self 10/27/1996 1 Ranger 965328 Cyclist on new bicycle lost control when brakes locked up,bruising left
hip.Requested transport to his vehicle.
Self 11/14/1996 1 Ranger 965343 Left clavical fracture from fall while descending trail. Transported to pkg
lot. Speed approx 28 mph,lost control when he went over a large bump.
Self 11/24/1996 1 965350 Said he was going slow-accident due to condition of his brakes&tires.
Obvious deformity on the left clavicle.He refused transport.
Self 12/1/1996 1 Helicopter 96F512 Bicycle handlebar broke. Wearing helmet that broke into pieces when he
fell. Cyclist said he was not going fast. C-4 spinal process fracture away
from cord. 100%recovery expected.
Self 12/15/1996 1 Ambulance 965360 Tire caught a rut on a single-track unnamed trail bet CM01 and 02-he
landed on his right shoulder. Baystar took him to SU hospital.
Self 1/12/1997 1 Ambulance 97F005 Bicyclist fell as a result of brake failure on a steep section of trail. Ranger
provided c-spine,victim lost conscious-ness,had collapsed lung.,driven to
ambulance. Assisted by Fire Dept.
Self 1/18/1997 1 Ranger 97F0I I Cyclist fell twice injuring shoulder and wrist,refused medical aid&was
given transportation out of preserve.
Self 2/15/1997 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 97F030 Cyclist going too fast,hit a rut and crashed sustaining a concussion and
bruises.He had previously had head injuries.Assisted by Fire&Los Gatos
ranger.
Equipment 2/22/1997 1 Ambulance 97F037 Handlebars broke causing cyclist to crash,injuring neck,causing abrasions.
Rangers transported paramedics and patient. SCCo fire and rangers on
scene.
Self 2/22/1997 Loss of Control I 97SO37 Cyclist lost her balance&went over handlebars.Was able to ride out to
gate where ranger checked LOC and applied sling. She injured right
shoulder and neck,refused emergency transport.
Self 3/1/1997 Loss of Control I Private Car 97SO46 Cyclist going too fast went over handlebars,became pale&dizzy.He had
right arm in a sling made of bike tire. CDF also responded.Victim said he
would go to St.Luke's Hospital.
Self 3/16/1997 Loss of Control I Ambulance 97F068 Speeding cyclist lost control resulting in loss of consciousness and severe
facial lacerations.
Self 3/20/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97F069 Cyclist on steep trail hit washout&crashed injuring right collar bone.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Bicyclist 3/27/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ranger 97SO69 Cyclist"really moving"was bumped by fellow cyclist causing him to drop
15 ft over edge. He became dizzy and injured left foot. CDF assisted
ranger with med.care.
Self 3/28/1997 Loss of Control I Helicopter 97SO65 Assisted PA Fire with med.care for cyclist down with head injury.
Self 3/29/1997 Loss of Control I Ranger 97SO70 Cyclist fell from bike after riding 50 miles. Assisted PA with med
evaluation and transported victim to a phone.
Self 3/29/1997 Loss of Control I Private Car 97SO72 Cyclist on steep trail had rear wheel slide and front tire stuck in rut. She
went over sideways,became uncon-cious for short time&injured leg,
arm,head. CDF bandaged,private car took her to hospital.
Self 3/29/1997 Loss of Control I 97FO80 Cyclist lost control in loose dirt&crashed causing minor scrapes to leg and
hand.
Self 4/6/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97SO76 Cyclist fell,losing consciousness and having no memory of accident. No
one saw accident Group was going 15-20 mph.
Self 4/8/1997 Speed/ETOH I Ambulance 97FO91 Speeding,30-35 mph. no helmet.,under influence of alcohol. Broken
right clavical. Los Gatos ranger 1st on scene.
Self 4/13/1997 Loss of Control I Ranger 97SO83 Cyclist fell when he got a flat tire,causing abrasions to leg and arm.
Self 4/15/1997 Loss of Control 1 Private Car 97SO84 Cyclist fell injuring her jaw.She was able to make her own way to hospital
with help from her friend.
Self 4/19/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97SO88 Cyclist hit some bumps,went over handlebars and lost consciousness.He
was treated by CDF and Woodside Fire.
Self 4/21/1997 Loss of Control I Ambulance 97SO90 Cyclist going too fast went over handlebars sustaining injury to clavicle.
Assisted PA Fire,PA Foothills Park Ranger.
Self 4/25/1997 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 97SO91 Speeding cyclist fell fracturing his clavicle and possibly sustaining left
elbow injury.
Self 4/25/1997 loss of Control 1 97SO92 Initial assessment of victim prior to arrival of medics. Right leg injured.
Initially thought she was on district property-just south of slide. SC Co
Fire-lead agency.
Self 4/27/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97SO94 Hub lock was not recurred,causing front wheel to come loose&lodge
between front forks&handle bars. Landed on left shoulder,hit head.
Self 4/28/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97F102 Los Gatos town ranger 1st on scene. Victim placed on backboard&
transported by district vehicle to gate SI01,where AMR ambulance took
him.Multiple abraiions to right side. Helmet was craked.
Self 5/3/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97FI07 Cyclist's brakes skidded. She hit a bump and fell over handlebars injuring
her shoulder.
Self 5/3/1997 1 97S101 Witnesses reported a bicyclist who had a possible fractured wrist. Victim
not located. Witnesses said he made his way out on Spur Trail off Spring
Ridge Trail to Alpine Rd.
Self 5/4/1997 Loss of Control I 97F109 Cyclist hit cuts in trail causing her to fall and suffer laceration of left
forearm. She rode out on her own.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 5/4/1997 loss of Control I Ranger 97S102 Front wheel hit a root&he fell. Said he felt dizzy&had pain in his right
knee&from abrasions. He refused medical transport. Rangers responded
w/CDF. Drove him to Skeggs Pt.
Bicyclist 5/9/1997 Bicycle Speed++ I 97F112 Victim was run off trail&crashed due to another cyclist riding downhill at
a high rate of speed. Violating cyclist also crashed;he than assaulted
victim and left the preserve.
Self 5/10/1997 loss of Control I Helicopter 97S 109 Riding too fast for trail conditions-lost control on loose rock. CDF&
Kings Mtn.Firefighter I st on scene.
Self 5/29/1997 loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97S123 Cyclist was going over a water bar and crashed over his handle bars. He hit
his head,couldn't remember accident&had neck&shoulder pain. Also
lacerations on face&shoulder.Helmet had several dents.
Self 6/14/1997 loss of Control I Helicopter 97S142 Cracked helmet,2 broken arms. MROSD&CDF staff provided care. He
hit a water bar&lost control.
Self 6/17/1997 loss of Control I Helicopter 97S146 Novice rider hit a rut&flipped. Sustained radial fractures to both arms and
a minor concussion. Also injury to jaw&left leg.
Self 6/21/1997 loss of Control 1 97FI56 %mph.minor abrasions. Front tire had started to wobble.
Self 6/28/1997 loss of Control 1 Ranger 97S151 Rode off fairly steep drop on side of trail. Cracked helmet. Possible
broken collar bone,dislocated left shoulder. Had blacked out,but refused
ambulance. Transported to RO.
Self 6/29/1997 Loss of Control I Ranger 97S153 Novice rider-minimal recollection of the ride&no recollection of the
accident. Son said he was riding"pretty fast"when he hit embank-ment.
Ranger transport to vehicle,private car to hospital.
Self 7/4/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97F170 Cyclist riding faster than her usual speed slid out of control while turning
and injured her hip.
Self 7/13/1997 Loss of Control 1 Private Car 97F180 Cyclist crashed and broke his clavicle,having broken it in March. He
refused medical aid and rode bike to meet friend who would take him to
hospital.Assisted by SC CO Parks.
Self 7/27/1997 Loss of Control I Ranger 97S183 Cyclist slid on soft duff,going over handlebars and injuring her left arm.
CDF personnel splinted arm,Ranger Hyman transported to bicyclist's car.
Self 8/3/1997 Loss of Control I Ambulance 97SI96 Tried to take foot out of clip,fell off side of trail and left anke was impaled
by root stub. Staff carried victim by litter to trailhead.
Self 8/9/1997 Loss of Control 1 Private Car 97S200 RT shoulder,RT ribs,arm&knee- abrasions. Transported by private
vehicle to hospital.Hit bump at wrong angle.
Self 8/21/1997 Speed 1 Private Car 97F211 Assisted SC Co Parks checking Stevens Canyon area trails for reported bike
accident victim. He was located at Good Sam Hospital.
Self 8/25/1997 Speed 1 Ranger 9717218 Bicyclist going too fast&crashed. abraisons on arm&leg,bent
handlebars&front rim.Ranger drove him to lot&dad drove him to
hospital.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 8/30/1997 loss of Control I 97S228 SC CO Parks,Upper Stevens Creek Co Park,Grizzly Flat Trail,first on
scene evaluation. Cyclist was unable to extract his foot from pedal clip
when he fell.
Self 9/5/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ranger 971`235 Cyclist sustained injury to left collar bone and ribs. Accident unobserved.
He refused medical treatment. Ranger transported to parking lot&wife
transported him to hospital in private car.
Self 9/7/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ranger 97S241 Minor injury when cyclist going around a corner had bike slip out from
under her injuring her ankle. Ranger splinted ankle&transported her&
companion to Skeggs Pt,
Self 9/20/1997 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 97S245 Inexperienced rider crashed,with no witnesses,and suffered neck and back
pain. She had no recall of accident. Rangers were assisted by HMB Fire
and Medic in first aid.
Self 10/26/1997 loss of Control I Helicopter 97S269 Beginning rider-back tire slid while riding downhill. Had pain in right
clavicle and neck.. CDF&Lifeflight.
Self 10/26/1997 loss of Control 1 Helicopter 97S267 Facial&back trauma. pain on in-breath,beginning cyclist who fell while
descending hill.
Self 10/27/1997 loss of Control 1 Helicopter 971`271 Mild concussion,multiple abrasions&separated left shoulder which
required surgery. He was riding downhill,in order to avoid jogger struck a
rock,causing fall. SC Co Park Ist on scene.
Self 11/1/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 971`272 Cyclist lost control of bicycle going downhill and possibly dislocating left
shoulder. Ranger transported A.M.R.and County Fire personnel to scene
and assisted loading patient into ambulance.Sent to Kaiser Hospital.
Self 11/7/1997 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 97S284 Cyclist lost control&went over handlebars injuring his clavicle. Ranger
placed patient in a sling and swath and transported him to CDF medics.
Self 11/8/1997 Loss of Control I Private Car 97F284 Cyclist on S curve had bicycle fall out from under him and fell injuring his
left wrist. He contacted Ranger at Ranger's residence&received first aid.
Parent was called who took him to Kaiser Hospital.
Self 11/25/1997 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 97S301 Cyclist lost control and went 200'over side of the road becoming
unconscious and in serious condition. Ranger requested help. CDF set up a
rope system&lowered down 2 paramedics. Ranger assisted with
backboarding,etc.and was listed with patient to the road where patient was
transported to Stanford Hospital in Coast Guard Helicopter.
Self 12/24/1997 Loss of Control I Private Car 97S312 Cyclist descending on gravel,skidded and fell off bike,probably breaking
his collarbone. Raagers transported to parking lot. He was treated with ice
and sling by PA Paramedics,refused ambulance,went to hospital in private
vehicle.
Other 1/8/1998 Other 1 98SO05 Broken bike found lying against a stump and skid marks leading to stump.
equipment 1/17/1998 Equipment 1 Ambulance 98FO13 Cyclist stated that he fell after his right handlebar fell off after going
through a rut. He sustained a compound fracture to his right wrist. Central
Fire Paramedics splinted wrist. Rangers transported bike.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 1/17/1998 Other 1 Ranger 98SO08 Cyclist sprainead right ankle while carrying his bike across a landslide.
Rangers walked him and drove him to his vehicle.
Self 3/1/1998 Loss of Control I Private Car 98SO25 Ranger received a phone report of an injury to a cyclist who fell over the
side of the trail trying to avoid a rock,falling into a culvert. Friends
transported him to P.A.Veterans Hosp.where he had surgery for fractures
to 2 vertebrae.
Self 3/13/1998 Loss of Control I Helicopter 98F028 Cyclist lost control and fell with injuries relating to head trauma and
mulitple facial injuries.. AMR,SC CO Fire and LG Town officers also
responded. Victim received paramedic care,C-spine and transported by Air
Ambulance to SC Valley Med.Center.
Bicyclist 3/14/1998 Loss of Control I 98F030 assist Los Gatos Town Parks w/bicycle injury accident.
Self 3/15/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ranger 98F037 Speeding cyclist lost brakes,went over handlebars,hurting his ankle.
Ranger responded as well as SC CO Fire,and ambulance. Victim driven to
vehicle,he refused treatment.
Self Y 8 3/28/1998 Loss of Control 1 Private Car 98F047 Cyclist lost control and fell due to rough conditions of trail,injuring injurin her
arm and shoulder. After treatment by paramedics,she proceeded to hospital
in private car.
Self 4/17/1998 1 98SO45 Ranger assisted CDF,CHP,SM SO with medical aid for bicyclist who
crashed on Hwy 35.
Self 4/25/1998 Loss of Control I Ranger 98SO51 Cyclist may have applied brakes too hard, and fell.He was walking his
bike with fractured clavicle(his second) when he was transported to MB
lot by a hiker with cell phone. PA Fire responded and paramedics. Ranger
transported him to his car&he drove himself to hospital.
Self 5/10/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 98F072 Assisted SC CO Fire and Parks&volunteers in high angle rescue on steep
hillside of a cyclist calling for help from nearby residences.Victim wearing
atypical bike clothing and carrying a hand held scanner.
Self 5/16/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 98SO70 Injured 12 yr.old cyclist splinted and bandaged and carried in a litter to
MB lot to ambulance.Aided SC Parks,CDF&CO Fire.
Self 5/18/1998 Loss of Control I 98F074 Cyclist crashed probably going too fast. SC CO Fire also responded
finding victim walking. AMR medic bandaged her arm. She was driven to
gate&refused further treatment.
Self 5/23/1998 Car I 98SI35 Victim crossing Hwy 35 to enter Corte Madera was hit by car,suffering
minor injuries,but her bike was totalled.
Self 5/25/1998 Loss of Control I Ambulance 98F080 Assisted SC CO Fire&Parks.Victim was not wearing a helmet&crashed
injuring left clavicle &with back pain. He refused medical aid,signed a
waiver and transported by CO Parks to lot,taken to Kaiser by AMR.
Self 5/31/1998 Loss of Control 1 98F083 On a steep trail,cyclist crashed. SC CO ranger also responded. Helmet
was cracked. Victim had facial lacerations. Refused transport.
Self 6/14/1998 Loss of Control I Ambulance 98SO99 Cyclist lost control,possibly hitting a rock,&injured his knee. He was
transported by Rangers and CDF to ambulance.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 6/16/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ranger 98FO94 Cyclist going too fast hit a bump and fell on his side.Ranger did primary
survey for injuries followed by Central Fire,then transported victim and
friend to car.
Self 6/28/1998 Loss of Control I Ranger 98S118 Cyclist"caught some air on a volunteer jump trail",and fractured his
collarbone.PA Rangers and OSP Rangers did first aid.Ranger Hyman
transported victim to lot where he was treated by PA Fire and taken to
hospital.
Self 7/13/1998 Loss of Control I Ambulance 98F105 Cyclist's front wheel stopped throwing him over handlebars and breaking
his femur. He was assisted by Ranger,SC CO Fire&Stevens Creek
Ranger,taken to Kaiser E.R.
Self 7/18/1998 Loss of Control I 98F110 Cyclist hit a rock and crashed injuring his right arm which may have been
dislocated. He refused med.aid. Ranger walked him to meet friends who
took him to Good Sam.hospital.
Self 7/21/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ranger 98F114 Cyclist's tire washed out in loose dirt and he injured his left shoulder. He
has broken his left collarbone"about 5 times". He refused med.aid.Ranger
transported victim to car lot.
Self 7/25/1998 Loss of Control I Helicopter 98F115 Cyclist crashed injuring his elbow and knees,and was going into shock.
Ranger and SC CO Fire and AMR assisted with Lifeflight.
Self 9/12/1998 1 Ambulance 98S 187 Cyclist transported himself to meet with Fire&medics in Stevens Creek
Co.Park. Ranger notified the day after the accident.
Self 9/13/1998 Loss of Control l Ambulance 98F149 Cyclist fell cutting his leg.Rangers assisted SC CO Parks with paramedic
care.
Bicyclist 9/29/1998 Bicyclist 2 Ambulance 98F158 Two cyclists clipped shoulders and crashed.One was taken by AMR to
hosp.For broken collarbone.
Self 9/30/1998 Loss of Control I Ambulance 98F160 Cyclist got caught in a rut and went over the handlebars receiving a broken
collarbone.
Self 10/14/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 98FI68 Cyclist lost control jumping a water bar and broke clavicle.Ranger
wasassisted by CO Fire and Paramedics who walked victim to trailhead.
Self 12/17/1998 Loss of Control 1 99F008 Bicyclilst fell&broke his collarbone.Friends helped him out of preserve.
Self 12/17/1998 Loss of Control 1 9917008 Cyclist fell from his bike and broke his collarbone. He told Ranger of the
accident on 1/3/99.
Self 12/18/1998 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 98S265 Assist Central Fire,PA Fire,AMR,PA PD with bike accident on Monte
Bello Rd. Traffic control&medical aid.
Self 3/14/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99SO38 15 year old cyclist fell near creek crossing,hitting her head on a rock and
injuring left knee. Woodside Fire,SMSO responded and informed Ranger.
Self 3/17/1999 Other 2 Ranger 99SO39 2 cyclists injured heads landing on hard dirt. Evasive as to cause. Ranger
assessed conditions. They refused care,but Ranger gave ride to their
vehicle.
Self 4/18/1999 1 Ambulance 99SO59 Aided SC CO Fire,Parks,AMR with cyclist accident.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 4/23/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99FO62 Cyclist fell from bike,treated by SC Fire and AMR. Taken to Stanford
Hosp.
Self 5/9/1999 Loss of Control I 99SO82 Cyclist hit a rut and fell off trail landing--100 feet from trail,hiked out.
Self 5/15/1999 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 99SO87 Cyclist crashed and was unconscious for about a minute. Rangers found
him in a private vehicle,placed him on a back board. He was taken by
AMR to Castle Rock&flown by Cal Star to hosp.
Self 5/20/1999 1 99SO89 Cyclist overdue on ride, Had become disoriented in fog with poor
visibility. SM SO and Fire found her o Skyline Blvd.
Self 5/24/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99SO91 Cyclist going pretty fast hit a ditch&fell over handlebars,breaking a
shoulder bone.HMB Fire responded,medics transported to hospital.
Bicyclist 5/31/1999 Bicyclist i Helicopter 99SO96 Cyclist was passed by two speeding cyclists&went over handlebars
sustaining a compound fracture of right clavicle. Ranger transported to
landing zone.
Self 6/20/1999 Loss of Control I Helicopter 99FO90 Cyclist lost control,fell and broke right collar bone.Received paramedic
care,Life Flight and care of equipment.
Self 6/23/1999 1 Ambulance 99FO91 Ranger,first on scene,did patient assessment,trail clearing and rope haul
for low angle rescue.Aided SC CO Parks,SC CO Fire.
Self 6/26/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99FO94 Cyclist hit a pothole,lost control,fell and hurt lerft shoulder.Received
paramedic care and AMR to hospital.
Self 7/11/1999 Weather I 99S146 Cyclist became separated from companion,fell and was injured,also
dehydrated and disoriented. He went to a nearby residence and was given
fluids. Rangers seaarched for him and was located and his wounds
bandaged.
Self 7/14/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99F105 Cyclist lost control,fell,possibly breaking collar bone.Received paramedic
care,AMR ambulance and care of equipment.
Self 7/14/1999 Loss of Control I 99F103 Ranger aided CO Parks with locating injury accident,broken collar bone at
Upper Stevens Creek Park.
Self 7/15/1999 1 99SI51 Aided CDF,SC CO Fire with bicycle injury searching for victim in Upper
Stevens Creek Park.
Self 7/28/1999 1 Ambulance 99F113 Cyclist felt faint,received paramedic care,and AMR to Hospital.
Apparently suffered a stroke.
Self 8/1/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99F118 Cyclist hit a rock and crashed injuring her hand
Self 8/1/1999 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 99SI67 Cyclist hit an obstacle and went over the handlebars injuring her head and
complaining of vision and hearing loss on right side,and lacertions.Ranger
gave first aid and assisted P.A.Medics.
Self 8/1/1999 Loss of Control I Ambulance 99F116 Cyclist fell injuring his collar bone. Ranger led paramedics to victim.
Self 8/9/1999 Loss of Control t Ambulance 99S175 Cyclist hit a bump and crashed injuring his head and left shoulder. Staff
assisted him until P.A.Fire arrived and transported him to hospital.
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 8/13/1999 No Helmet 1 Volunteer met cyclist walking to lot,bleeding lightly from forehead,said
he's broken left wrist. He declined help.No helmet.
Self 8/17/1999 Loss of Control I Ranger 99FI33 Cyclist fell dislocating his left shoulder,was transported by Ranger to
friend's vehicle.
Self 8/25/1999 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 99S 188 Cyclist hit a small jump and crashed,losing consciousness for 3-5 minutes.
Ranger did med.Surveys and treated him for shock,c-spine and set up
landing zone.
Self 9/11/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 99F145 Cyclist lost control,fell and injured right arm and wrist. He received
paramedic care and transpsortation to E.R. Aided by CO Fire and AMR.
Self 9/12/1999 Loss of Control I Ambulance 995204 Ranger first on scene,provided primary,secondary survey,cleaned
lacerations and abrasions.Aided PA Fire and paramedics.
Self 10/2/1999 Loss of Control 1 995228 Cyclist hit a drainage rut and crashed injuring her hip and shouder.CDF
and AMR responded,but she decided to have friends take her to hosp.
Self 10/11/1999 Loss of Control I Ambulance 995235 Cyclist suffered shoulder injury. Ranger aided CO Parks with radio relay,
CDF,PAFD,AMR
Self 10/17/1999 1 Ambulance 99F171 Ranger aided CO Parks,CDF,CO Fire with bike accident.
Self 10/17/1999 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 995240 Cyclist crashed injuring his shouder.CDF and AMR responded,c-spine
used.
Self 10/30/1999 Loss of Control I Private Car 99FI78 Cyclist riding on steep section,hit a rock and crashed. Ranger gave her
gauze pad for chin wound. She walked out and friend took her to hosp.
Self 10/31/1999 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 995253 Cyclist crashed when his front wheel locked,toe clips did not release. He
was unconsious 15 min.with head and neck trauma.
Self 2/6/2000 Loss of Control I Helicopter OOS023 Cyclist fractured clavicle and scapulas in a fall when his tire hit something.
Ranger and district volunteer did med.aid and set up landing zone.
Self 2/20/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance OOS029 Cyclist suffered a ruptured spleen in a fall going over the handlebars.
Hiker 3/30/2000 Other I Helicopter OOF025 Cyclist was injured with broken hip when a male hiker called a loose dog
which ran across his trail.
Self 4/l/2000 Loss of Control I Ambulance OOS053 Cyclist may have hit a stump,went over handlebars and was unconscious
—5-8 minutes. He walked out to end of Stevens Canyon,met by Rangers
and transported to hospital by ambulance.
4/8/2000 1 Ranger OOF029 Cyclist suffered minor abrasions to knee.Ranger provided transport to her
car
Self 4/22/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance OOS073 Cyclist hit water bar,going over handlebars hitting head and dislocating
shoulder. Ranger initiated EMS,called AMR and rode bike out.
Self 5/18/2000 Loss of Control 1 OOF046 Cyclist lost control after hitting bumps injuring right arm and leg. He said
he would drive himself to hospital
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 5/20/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 00S094 Cyclist riding—25-30 mph jumped water bar,going over handlebars and
impacting his head,travelled 20+feet from where he hit,breaking his
helmet. His wife drove him to hospital. Rangers secured their bikes.
Self 5/26/2000 Loss of Control 1 Private Car 0OF048 Cyclist riding faster than 15 mph on hill began to skid and front tire got
stuck in a ditch. He landed on his side injuring leg. Taken by friend to
hospital where he was tested for kidney injury,etc.SC CO Deputy assisted.
Self 5/27/2000 Loss of Control I Ambulance 00S 104 Cyclist hit a bump on a steep grade,crashed&lost consciousness. Rangers
performed first aid,C-spine.CDF took over patient care. Victiim was
wheel littered to Hwy 35 and ambulance.
Self 6/11/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance OOS-125 Upper Stevens Creek Co.Park. SC Co Parks/Woodside Medic 107
handled. Ken took bicycle to SRO for storage.
Other 6/12/2000 Other t Helicopter 0OF061 Cyclist lost control when an insect became trapped behind his glasses. He
suffered abrasions and lacerations of extremeties.
Self 6/25/2000 Loss of Control I Ambulance 0OF068 Cyclist fell when he hit rocks and his front wheel veered causing him to fall
and slide about 10 feet. He suffered scrapes,a cracked rib and collapsed
lung. SC CO Fire gave C-spine first aid and Ranger transported to
ambulance.
Car 7/12/2000 Car 1 Ambulance OOS-160 Page Mill at Canyon Trail.Car hit two bicyclists. Both were transported
by ambulance. PA Fire,PAPD,CHP.
Car 7/12/2000 1 00S 160 Car vs Bicycle Injury accident
Other 7/12/2000 1 Ambulance 00S I60 Car vs.Bike accident on Page Mill Rd
Self 7/22/2000 1 Ambulance OOF 082
Self 8/15/2000 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter 0OF096 Cyclist got into a rut and crashed,landing about 6 ft from bike. Ranger
initiated c-spine,AMR took over. Ranger prepared landing zone. Victim
suffered broken wrist and cracked ribs.
Self 9/14/2000 1 Ambulance OOF109 Assisted CDF,SC CO Fire with bicycle injury accident
Self 9/21/2000 Loss of Control 1 Helicopter OOFI 13 Cyclist fell into a drainage area.while riding after hours,sustaining a
dislocated left hip/femur fractured in 50 pieces,&a broken wrist.Ranger
called out SC CO Fire assisted with low angle rescue.Ranger transported
victim to Garrod Ranch to Cal Star Helicopter.
Self 9/26/2000 Loss of Control I Ambulance OOS204 Cyclist hit a rut and was thrown.PA Fire assisted
Self 10/7/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance 0OF121 Victim is a member of SC CO Parks Vol.Trail Patrol. His front tire slid out
causing his to crash. CDF,Fire,AMR and helicopter responded. Victim at
first refused medical attention,but later wanted it for hip pain and
abrasions. Ranger drove him to ambulance.
Self 10/20/2000 Loss of Control I Ambulance OOS212 Cyclist going too fast,fell injuring her left shoulder. Woodside Fire and
CDF also responded.
Self 11/5/2000 Loss of Control I Ambulance OOS222 Ranger first on scene,First,second survey F/A-Aided PA Fire
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User Type Originator Date Violation/Cause Number of Method of Report # Accident Details
Patients Transport
Bicyclist
Self 11/12/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance OOF137 Cyclist fell on steep slope injuring his shoulder,hip and knees. SC CO Fire
also responded.
Self 12/9/2000 Loss of Control I Ranger OOS240 Cyclist's wheel got caught between roots and rocks. He fell and asked
another cyclist for help in pushing his bike out. A third cyclist was waiting,
a search was started. Victim and helping cyclist were found at Skeggs Pt.
Lot.
Other 12/15/2000 Other I Ranger OOF150 Cyclist was rounding corner of Prospect at Rolling Hills when a vehicle
stopped in front of him causing him to brake hard and fall off his bike
injuring left shoulder. Ranger found him lying on road shoulder,and
transportaed him to his home. He declined med.assistance.
Self 12/19/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance OOS247 Cyclist crashed sustaining lacerations above eye,left shoulder pain. CDF
and Medics responded,Ranger and Medics took C-spine precautions,
Ranger transported him to lot,Medics took him to Stanford.
Self 12/21/2000 Loss of Control 1 Ambulance OOF156 Cyclist probably hit a water bar,flew over handlebars before losing
consiousness. He wore a helmet,was inexperienced rider.CO Fire,Los
Gatos PD, CO Parks responded. Lifeflight cancelled,victim transported to
AMR. He suffered mild concussion,broken right wrist and abrasions.
Self 2/3/2001 Loss of Control I Helicopter 01 S012 Cyclist fell and was injured and unresponsive.Rangers did preliminary
survery&put him on backboard,wheel littered him to lot for helicopter.
Self 2/3/2001 Loss of Control I 01 F021 Cyclist after hours crashed his bike,walked out leaving the bike,injuring
his jaw and face. He did seek medical aid. Returned next day for bike.
Self 2/4/2001 Loss of Control 1 Private Car 01 S018 Cyclist hit a rut and went over handlebars injuring his shoulder. He denied
request for ambulance,but Ranger transported him to friends at gate.
Self 3/8/2001 1 Helicopter O1 S040 Cyclist on Coyote trail lost control,had minor injuries and then developed
an asthma attack.Aided SC CO Parks,PA Fire.
Self 3/22/2001 Loss of Control I Ambulance Ol S043 Cyclist slid out,rolled several times downhill suffering dislocated right
shoulder and arm abrasions. Treated on site by SM CO Fire and CDF,
transported by AMR to hospital.
Self 3/22/2001 1 Helicopter O1 S042 Cyclist unsure of cause of accident,but friend thof he had braked too hard
and fell injuring his cervical region,losing consciousness,lacerating ear,
neck,pain/numbness in arms. PA Fire assisted c-spine,transferred by
Ranger to CHP helicopter.
Self 4/22/2001 1 Helicopter OIF065 Cyclist found injured and unresponsive.Ranger ordered helicopter,did c-
spine,located name from parked car and notified sister.
Summary for this Section:Bicyclist(196 detail records)
Total Number of Patients 198
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AL Return to CPSC Issues New Safety Standard for Bike Helmets
News
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)voted
unanimously today to issue a new federal safety standard for bike helmets. The new standard
will for the first time provide one uniform mandatory safety standard that all bike helmets must
meet.About 900 people, including more than 200 children,are killed annually in bicycle-
related incidents, and about 60 percent of these deaths involve a head injury. In addition,
more than 500,000 people are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-
related injuries. Research indicates that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to
85 percent.
Beginning February 1999, all bike helmets manufactured or imported for sale in the United
States will have to meet the new federal safety standard set by CPSC.The new standard
ensures that bike helmets will adequately protect the head and that chin straps will be strong
enough to prevent the helmet from coming off in a crash, collision or fall. In addition,the new
standard requires that helmets intended for children up to age five cover more of the head to
provide added protection to the more fragile areas of a young child's skull.
Helmets meeting the new standard will carry a label stating that they meet CPSC's new safety
standard.This will help eliminate confusion among consumers about which certification mark
to look for when buying a helmet. Previously, helmets met various voluntary standards and
were certified by a number of standard development groups. In 1994, Congress directed
CPSC to develop a mandatory safety standard for bike helmets to replace these voluntary
standards.
"Because of this new standard, families will know that the bike helmets they buy meet
stringent federal requirements aimed at preventing head injuries," said CPSC Chairman Ann
Brown. "But there is no safety rule more important than making sure you wear a helmet every
time you ride a bike. It's the single most critical thing you can do to protect yourself in a
crash."
CPSC offers the following tips on how to correctly wear a helmet:
Wear the helmet flat atop your head, not tilted back at an angle.
Make sure the helmet fits snugly and does not obstruct your field of vision.
Make sure the chin strap fits securely and that the buckle stays fastened.
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CPSC Commissioners' statements are provided below.
Statement of the Honorable Ann Brown
Chairman, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Regarding Commission Vote on Bike Helmet Rule
February 5, 1998
Every time the Commission does a project so important, I come back to the very mission of
this agency: to protect consumers against death and injury from consumer products. I voted
for a final Federal safety standard for bicycle helmets because I believe a new and improved
safety standard helps accomplish this mission.
Last year, over 900 people were killed in on bicycles, and more than a half million people
were treated in hospital emergency rooms. Sixty percent of all bicycle-related deaths involve
head injuries. Yet, research shows that helmets can reduce the risk of these deaths and
injuries by as much as 85 percent.
This is the first ever Federal mandated bike helmet safety standard. It will reassure
consumers that every bike helmet for sale in every store will provide the same excellent head
protection for bicyclists. Just as important,the new standard will reduce the confusion of
consumers confronted by an alphabet soup of standards and standards labeling.
Because of this new standard, families will know that the helmets they buy meet stringent
Federal requirements aimed at preventing head injuries.The new standard includes two
Important new provisions that will help provide greater protection for bicyclists--especially
children: additional head coverage for children up to age five to protect the child's brain and
skull; and chin strap stability to prevent the helmet from coming off in a crash.
Assuring consumers of a superior helmet is only half the battle. Research shows that only 18
percent of all bicycle riders in the U.S.wear bike helmets all or most of the time. CPSC has
already taken steps to urge all bicyclists to wear helmets, but much more must be done.
There is no safety rule more important than making sure you wear a helmet every time you
ride a bike. It is the one important action you can take to protect yourself in a crash. Most
important, children should wear a helmet every time they go for a ride--even in the
neighborhood.
Today's unanimous vote is a victory for consumers and a testament to common-
sensegovernment.
Statement of Commissioner Thomas H. Moore
Final Rule: Safety Standard For Bicycle Helmets
February 5, 1998
Today, along with my colleagues, I have voted to issue a new federal mandatory standard for
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bicycle helmets. I am enthusiastic about this new standard because,among other benefits, it
will encourage uniformity and simplicity in the marketplace for both consumers and industry.
Of greater importance is our response,at least in part,to data showing that very young bike
riders incur a higher proportion of head injuries:the new standard will require that future
bicycle helmets provide additional head protection for children under the age of five years.
Our staff should be congratulated for the strong and consistent effort reflected throughout the
process that has resulted in this final rule.That process also included serious input from a
wide range of outside interest groups consisting of manufacturers,consumers groups,testing
and research laboratories, and medical care professionals.Working together with our staff,
this collection of interested and knowledgeable parties provided an invaluable substantive
input.The result is this comprehensive and thoroughly reviewed single-standard helmet safety
approach to reducing a bicycle rider's risk of injury.
We have taken an important step today toward a potential for further reducing the risk of head
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injury to bicyclists,especially young cyclists. However this step,of itself, is not likely to lead to
the substantial reduction in injuries that we seek. Research shows that only about 18 percent
of all bicyclists wear a helmet all or most of the time.There must be a wider use of bicycle
helmets!
All of us involved in this process,from the Congress,to the States,to grassroots consumer
interest groups, must now commit ourselves to encouraging an increased use of approved
bicycle helmets. No one can dispute that the best designed helmet is of little utility unless it
finds its way onto the heads of more bicyclists.That is the end we must all now pursue.
Statement of the Honorable Mary Sheila Gall
on Approval of Mandatory Bicycle Helmet Standards
February 5, 1998
Bicycle helmets save the lives of and prevent serious head injuries to the riders who wear
them.The voluntary bicycle helmet standards developed by the industry have done a good
job protecting riders for many years.Today's action is necessary to carry out the statutory
mandate to promulgate mandatory standards for bicycle helmets.
The work of the Commission staff, industry and other interested parties has led to a unified
helmet standard, providing better protection. Parents,and adults in general, must set an
example to children by wearing helmets,and by insisting that children not ride without
helmets. Only then will we see a reduction in the number of head injuries and deaths from
bicycle riding. I
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ROMP Responsible Organize.. Aountain Pedslers
PO Box 1723
Campbell, CA 95009
info@romp.org
www.romp.org
Exhibit 4
May 25,2001
Members of the Board
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD)
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,CA 94022-1404
Dear Members of the MROSD Board,
The Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers(ROMP)fully support MROSD's policy
requiring helmet usage by all cyclists. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,
wearing a bicycle helmet can reduce the risk of head injury in a cycling accident by 85%.
Furthermore,the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute notes that a non-helmeted cyclist is 14 times
more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a cyclist wearing a helmet.
The International Mountain Biking Association(IMBA)includes wearing a helmet as a key
portion of their Rule of the Trail#6, "Plan ahead."A good cyclist is prepared for the expected
and unexpected,and helmet usage is an essential way to be ready for an unexpected serious
crash.
Hopefully,no cyclist will ever have to rely on this protection. However,when the unexpected
does occur,that layer of foam and plastic may make it possible for him to cycle another day.
Best regards,
C.
Rodney E.Brown
President,Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers
cc:
ROMP board
Proposed Trail Use EXHIBIT 5
Designations
PRESERVES ACRES'
1. Coal Creek 493
2. El Corte de Madera Creek 2,821 92 ulgas
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3. El Sereno 1,152 ♦•- ,':�
4. Fremont Older 739
5. Long Ridge 1,946 Is
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6. Monte Bello 2,867 Pu tsim I'1
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7. Purisima Creek Redwoods 3,117
B. Rancho San Antonio 3,635 Ma �' I ■
9. Ravenswood 373 v, t
10. Russian Ridge 1,629 4 �\
11. Saratoga Gap 1,090
12. Sierra Azul 2,918
(Kennedy-limekiln) C08 -a �� ' \•
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13. Sierra Azul 8,540 0 0
(Mt.Umunhum Area) 84 ; \
Mont .l 1
14. Skyline Ridge 1,661
15. St.Joseph's Hill 268 id9
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Shoreline Nature Study Area 85 � j `+ -
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17. windy Hill 1,307 • • • � to
18- Foothills 211
19. La Honda Creek 2,056 0 0r
20. Los Trancos 274 dse nos
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21. Monte Bello 308 ; { r Ic
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• Pulgas Ridge 293 �
23• Teague Hill 624
24• Thornewood 154 l �.oma�wm4
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25. Bear Creek Redwoods 1,065
26. Rancho de Guadalupe 1,867 •was
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27. Sierra Azul 2,113
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Total 45,445 g 4 0 8 16 Miles
'Total includes 1,869 acres in miscellaneous easements. - -
Regional Open S tee
R-01-67 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 01-13
May 30,2001
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Authorize the General Counsel to Give Written Notice to Pietro G. DeNevi that the Claim Dated April 19, 2001 Was
Untimely Filed and is Being Returned Without Further Action
GENERAL COUNSEL'S RECOMMENDATION ]
Authorize the General Counsel to provide the required notice that the claim of Pietro G. DeNevi dated April 19,2001 was
not timely filed and to return the claim to the claimant without further action.
DISCUSSION
On March 8, 1999,Pietro DeNevi, Los Gatos Country Club, LLC, and Baseline Development Corporation filed a claim
with the District alleging,among other things,that the District had wrongfully induced Arlie Land and Cattle Company to
breach a purchase agreement with the claimants which resulted in an alleged loss to the claimants of the property which is
now the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Claimants also alleged other damages. Arlie Land and Cattle
Company was the former owner of that property.
On April 14, 1999,the Board denied this claim and the claimants were notified of this denial on or about April 26, 1999.
On September 9, 1999, Los Gatos County Club, LLC (a limited liability company of which Mr. DeNevi is a member)
(LGCC)filed an additional claim with the District. This claim was not filed within six months of the events which were
the subject of the claim, as required by law. In addition,no application to file a late claim was filed as required by law.
Accordingly,the claimant's September 9, 1999 claim was deemed to be untimely filed and returned to the claimants
without further action. The claimant was notified of this action on or about October 18, 1999.
The District was then named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Mr. DeNevi and LGCC against Arlie Land and Cattle
Company entitled DeNevi et al. v. Arlie Land and Cattle Co., Santa Clara Superior Case No. CV777022. The District
demurred to the complaint, and,in January 2000,the court sustained the District's demurrer. The plaintiffs never
attempted to amend the complaint and dismissed the District from the lawsuit. The litigation was ultimately decided in
Arlie's favor and is now concluded.
The District has now received a third claim regarding these matters. The claims asserted in this third claim are
substantially similar to the claims asserted against the District in the prior lawsuit The claim is dated April 19, 2001 and
was submitted on behalf of Pietro DeNevi,naming the District, Craig Britton, and numerous other agencies and
individuals as responsible parties. This claim was not filed within six months of the events which are the subject of the
claim, as required by law. Nor was it filed within one year of the events which are the subject of the claim. In addition,
no application to file a late claim was filed as required by law. Accordingly,the General Counsel recommends that this
claim be deemed untimely filed and be returned to the claimant without further action.
Prepared by:
Susan M. Schectman, General Counsel
Contact person:
Same as above
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 1 62EEST
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Claims No. 01-11
Meeting 01-13
May 30, 2001
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
1896 138.71 ADT Security Services Alarm Services
1897 459.69 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Maintenance&Repair
1898 84.00 All Laser Service Printer Repair
1899 332.42 AT&T Wireless Service Cell Phones
1900 1,058.89 Avaya, Inc. Telephone Service Agreement
1901 188.29 California Water Service Company Water Services
1902 792.93 Cal-Line Equipment, Inc. Field Supplies
1903 426.87 R.V. Cloud Field Supplies
1904 2,750.00 Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. Legal Services
1905 750.00 Department of Parks&Recreation Electrical Training-G. Kern
1906 657.27 ESRI ArcGIS Upgrade Software
1907 11.67 Film to Frame Film Processing
1908 136.93 Tom Fischer Mileage Reimbursement
1909 370.56 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies
1910 58.28 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
1911 432.50 Leroy Gimbal Tractor Insurance
1912 91.08 Stan Hooper Mileage Reimbursement
1913 30.00 Dianne Hunt Docent Training
1914 100.00 Jodi Isaacs Membership Reimbursement
1915 181.92 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Photo Processing
1916 74.25 John Kowaleski Un
iform Reimbursement
1917 77.95 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Lease
1918 280.00 Jose Martinez ATV Training
1919 84.60 MCI WorldCom Telephone Service
1920 287.71 Metal Craft Uniform ID Tags
1921 1,187.88 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repairs and Equipment
1922 935.06 Mintons Lumber&Supply Lumber Supplies
1923 110.05 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies
1924 215.00 National Recreation&Parks Association Membership Renewal-L.C. Britton
1925 181.46 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
1926 32.40 Peninsula Blueprint Board Exhibits
1927 312.54 PIP Printing Envelopes, Invitations&Trail Brochures
1928 255.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp Postage Machine Lease
1929 67.56 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tags
1930 977.04 Redwood General Tire Co., Inc. Tires and Repairs
1931 142.80 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repair
1932 88.47 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
1933 429.62 Speedy Auto&Window Glass Vehicle Repair
1934 625.45 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
1935 273.76 Target Specialty Products Weed Abatement Supplies
1936 29.99 Tool Crib Field Supplies
1937 112.51 Waste Management of Hollister Disposal Garbage Service
1938 174.53 West Group Payment Center On Line Legal Service
1939 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
1940 570.60 Workingman's Emporium Uniforms
1941R 358.00 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
1942R 777.17 All Laser Service Printer, Toner&Cartridges
1943R 108.01 Barron Park Supply Company Plumbing Repairs&Heater Installation
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Claims No. 01-11
Meeting 01-13
May 30, 2001
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
1944R 156.00 Bay Muffler Muffler
1945R 500.14 *1 City of Los Altos Permit-Off ce Improvement Project
1946R 75.00 Craigslist Recruitment Advertisement
1947R 13.00 Foster Bros. Security Systems,Inc. Locks
1948R 319.00 Green Waste Recovery Inc. Dumpster Rental
1949R 16,652.88 Harbor Printing Envelope Printing/Annual Report/Brochures
195OR 26.03 Hyster Sales Company Equipment Parts
1951R 399.60 PIP Printing Volunteer News Letterhead
1952R 81.50 Pringle Tractor Company Filters
1953R 379.10 Russ Enterprises Signs
1954R 927.60 San Jose Mercury News Recruitment Advertisement
1955R 454.60 County of Santa Clara Flares
1956R 72.50 *2 Sonia's Deli Local Business Meeting Expense
1.957R 278.90 Tires on the Go Tires and Repairs
1958R 29.99 Tool Cub Tools
1959R 5,000.00 Wilcox, Miller&Nelson Recruitment Firm
Totals 43,487.31
*1 Urgent Check Issued May 29,2001
*2 Urgent Check Issued May 30,2001
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Claims No. 01-11
Meeting 01-13
May 30, 2001
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
# Amount Name Description
1896 138.71 ADT Security Services Alarm Services
1897 459.69 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Maintenance&Repair
1898 84.00 All Laser Service Printer Repair
1899 332.42 AT&T Wireless Service Cell Phones
1900 1,058.89 Avaya, Inc. Telephone Service Agreement
1901 188.29 California Water Service Company Water Services
1902 792.93 Cal-Line Equipment, Inc. Field Supplies
1903 426.87 R.V. Cloud Field Supplies
1904 2,750.00 Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. Legal Services
1905 750.00 Department of Parks&Recreation Electrical Training- G. Kern
1906 657.27 ESRI ArcGIS Upgrade Software
1907 11.67 Film to Frame Film Processing
1908 136.93 Tom Fischer Mileage Reimbursement
1909 370.56 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Field Supplies
1910 58.28 G&K Services Shop Towel Service
1911 432.50 Leroy Gimbal Tractor Insurance
1912 91.08 Stan Hooper Mileage Reimbursement
1913 30.00 Dianne Hunt Docent Training
1914 100.00 Jodi Isaacs Membership Reimbursement
1915 181.92 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Photo Processing
1916 74.25 John Kowaleski Uniform Reimbursement
1917 77.95 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. Copier Lease
1918 280.00 Jose Martinez ATV Training
1919 84.60 MCI WorldCom Telephone Service
1920 287.71 Metal Craft Uniform ID Tags
1921 1,187.88 MetroMobileCommunications Radio Repairs and Equipment
1922 935.06 Minton Lumber&Supply Lumber Supplies
1923 110.05 Mountain View Garden Center Field Supplies
1924 215.00 National Recreation&Parks Association Membership Renewal-L.C. Britton
1925 181.46 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
1926 32.40 Peninsula Blueprint Board Exhibits
1927 312.54 PIP Printing Envelopes, Invitation&Trail Brochures
1928 255.05 Pitney Bowes Credit Corp Postage Machine Lease
1929 67.56 Precision Engravers, Inc. Name Tags
1930 977.04 Redwood General Tire Co., Inc. Tires and Repairs
1931 142.80 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Maintenance&Repair
1932 88.47 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
1933 429.62 Speedy Auto&Window Glass Vehicle Repair
1934 625.45 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
1935 273.76 Target Specialty Products Weed Abatement Supplies
1936 29.99 Tool Crib Field Supplies
1937 112.51 Waste Management of Hollister Disposal Garbage Service
1938 174.53 West Group Payment Center On Line Legal Service
1939 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
1940 570.60 Workingman's Emporium Uniforms
Totals 16,878.29
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Regional Open Space
MIDPENI NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Craig Britton, General Manage
Date: May 30, 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.operispace.org
Regional Open #&ace
s
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
TO: JOHN ESCOBAR,ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
FROM: L. CRAIG BRITTON,GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: ACTING IN THE CAPACITY OF GENERAL MANAGER
DATE: MAY 30,2001
This memorandum authorizes you to act as the District's General Manager during my
vacation. Your status as Acting General Manager begins on June 2, 2001 and ends on June
24, 2001. During that period,you are delegated all powers and authority of the position of
General Manager and you are authorized to perform any acts within the authority of the
District's��al Manager.
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Dated: May 30, 2001
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 OF EEC.
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Regional Open Wce
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
May 24, 2001
Mr. Charlie Edge
Leading Edge Technology, Inc.
1015 Helena Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Dear Mr. Edge:
The District Board of Directors reviewed your May 3,2001 letter received by fax, concerning equestrian use at Rancho
San Antonio Open Space Preserve. We are pleased that you are able to enjoy the preserve on such a regular basis. Staff
also feels that this area is a treasure that deserves the highest level of care.
Rancho San Antonio is our busiest preserve. The P.G.&E. Trail and the Coyote Trail provide a loop ride for equestrians
from the staging area and trail links to other preserves. From time to time, visitors will experience impacts and conflicts
as a result of its popularity. Fortunately, equestrian use at this preserve is relatively infrequent and rarely results in the
problem you encountered. We have passed your report regarding manure on to the Foothills patrol and maintenance
staff. They will contact equestrians about keeping the staging area clean. Given your frequent visits to the preserve,we
assume you are well aware of the preserve trails that are closed to equestrian use.
In providing pub]ic access,we strive to balance and accommodate the interests of a wide variety of user groups and
L,onstituents. Horses have been a part of local recreational trail use since the early history of the area,and horseback
riding continues to be a popular pastime for local area residents. As John Maciel, District Operations Manager, reported
in his May 15, 2001 telephone conversation with you,ten years ago Santa Clara County Parks completed a Master Plan
for Rancho San Antonio which identified all recreational uses permitted within the park. The Master Plan retained
L!:questrian use of the trail system. Equestrian parking and staging is now provided at the gravel parking area serviced by
the roadway to the left as you enter the park. The equestrian use provided for in the County Park Master Plan is also
consistent with the District's Trail Use Policies and the Preserve Use and Management Plan. We do not anticipate
reviewing these policies in the near future. However, we will keep your letter on file for consideration when the Rancho
San Antonio Plan Use and Management Plan is reviewed.
We appreciate the time you took to communicate your concerns, and we hope you will continue to enjoy the District's
trails.
S n erel
to ieinens, President
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
PS.je:kh
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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M AY 2 4 2001
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
COMMUNITY SPACE DISTRICT
I M P A C T
May 23, 2001
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,CA 94022-1404
Dear Board Members,
This is a letter of thanks and recognition for the hard work that your Open Space
Technicians;Michael Bankosh and Eric Kyser,Resource Management Intern
Sumadu Welaratna, and Volunteer Coordinator Paul McKowan put into the May
12th Community Impact (CI) project at the Rancho San Antonio preserve.
Each month CI sends a group of volunteers to the capable leadership of your
rangers where they have a great time working hard and feeling good about their
efforts to protect our natural environment. The project on the 12`h was a special
event for CI's volunteer project leaders to get together and celebrate the
successes of their leadership. This project included a morning gathering,
wonderful non-native plant removal project, and shish kebab barbecue at the
Ranger Office.
Our thanks go to Paul for encouraging us to make this day happen and for his
support of the event. Thanks to Sumudu for sharing her project site with us and
for supervising our work. Huge thanks go out to Eric and Michael for
accommodating our group—they made us feel so welcome and we enjoyed their
company throughout the day. Please also let the rest of the Foothill staff know
that their friendly faces as we shared their picnic space were appreciated.
I know that all of the CI leaders that shared in this project experience are excited
to continue providing service to the Open Space District. It was a great feeling for
us all to sense the connection that our organizations share, and we look forward
to strengthening this bond in the future.
Sincerely,
Anna Schulz Lisa Langer
Volunteer Coordinator Associate Director
721 Central Avenue • Mountain View, CA 94043-4714 • Phone (650) 965-0242 • FAX (650) 965-7851
See what you can do in a dayl Visit www.Communitylmpact.org
I -
ROMP Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers
PO Box 1723
Campbell, CA 95009
info@romp.org
www.romp.org
May 21,2001 D 5 C 2 {1 NJ E
Members of the Board l� f5 U U L�
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(MROSD)
330 Distel Circle MAY 2 4 2001
Los Altos,CA 94022-1404
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
Dear Members of the MROSD board, SPACE DISTRICT
On behalf of the Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers(ROMP),I would like to thank the MROSD board of
Directors for opening the section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail at the north end of Russian Ridge Open Space
Preserve to mountain cyclists.
I recently rode the trail and was impressed.It is an incredibly scenic section,offering majestic views of the coastal
hills and the Pacific Ocean.The April 28th opening also coincided with the peak of the wildflower season, which
made for spectacular riding conditions.
Once again,thank you for opening this trail to shared use by cyclists as well as hikers and equestrians.We look
forward to working with you as you evaluate the usage designations of the Bay Area Ridge Trail in Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve.
Best re ards
g /
Henry Pastorelli
Vice President,Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers
cc:
ROMP board
Members of the Board,Bay g Area Ridge Trail
Bob Power,Bay Area Ridge Trail