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Home My Public Portal About20010711 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 01-15 Regional Open S" 'ce 7-- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 0 1-15 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 11,2001 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:30* ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSUIA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT-CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation- Significant Exposure to Litigation- Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - one case 7:30 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MvDPENJNsuIA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS-Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR-P. Siemens APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 23,2001 BOARD BUSINESS 7:45* 1 Wozniak vs. California Department of Forestry: Proposed Denial of Conveyance by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of Timber Rights at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve;-T. Fischer 7:55* 2 Nominate Director Davey as the District's Representative to the Community Resource Group Being Created by the County of Santa Clara to Advise the Planning Director on the Implementation of the Stanford University General Use Permit and Community Plan -C. Britton 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 ##,ng (OF-RE-6 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.N itz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 0 1-15 Page 2 8:00* 3 Authorize the General Manager to Contract for Graphic Design Services with Desit Concepts for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 for an Amount Not to Exceeu $35,000, with the Option to Extend the Contract to Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Subject to Further Board Approval— S.Jensen 8:05 4 Cancel Scheduled Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 and Reschedule for Tuesday,July 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. for the Purpose of Conducting a Closed Session Concerning a Board Appointee Performance Evaluation for the General Manager—C. Britton REVISED CLAIM 8:10* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District Directors and Staff. 8:30* AwouRNmENT Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRF.SS 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. Regional Open S -,ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 01-12 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 23, 2001 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING I. ROLL CALL President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members Present: Jed Cyr, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Deane Little(arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Ken Nitz, and Pete Siemens Members Absent: Mary Davey Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Tom Fischer, Mike Williams, Del Woods II. CLOSED SESSION P. Siemens stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for a conference with General Counsel regarding existing litigation—Richmond vs. Krone Bishop et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Case No CV86195. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:05 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at 7:05 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING III. P. Siemens called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and noted that no reportable actions had taken place in Closed Session. Additional Staff Present: Gordon Baillie, Matt Freeman, Stephanie Jensen, Jodi Isaacs, John Escobar, Cathy Woodbury, John Maciel, Lisa Zadek, David Sanguinetti, John Kowaleski, Dennis Dart, and Eve Dunkel. 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 ®F88T Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton Meeting 01-12 Page 2 IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Frank Kellers, 1140 Snowberry Court, Sunnyvale, talked about the District's volunteer release which S. Schectman had told him was a standard form. He said he does a lot of volunteering, and none of the other agencies he volunteers for ask g docents to sign a release. Those who go on docent led hikes do not have to sign negligence releases. S. Schectman said she had emailed Mr. Kellers and told him she was meeting with the affected managers before speaking to him. She said she would meet with him to hear his objections and what he would like to see in the release, and then she will get back with the managers. She said it is important to the District's broker that they have good safety and risk management programs. She would check to see if the release has an impact on the District's insurance rates. N. Hanko said she would like to look into the policies, and asked to what extent the Board can be involved in the procedures being used regarding docents. S. Schectman suggested that N. Hanko check with staff and said there is a volunteer handbook. She would talk to Board members with respect to legal issues. She said the handbook was not something the Board develops. Mr. Kellers said it was only the negligence part of the form that bothered him, and that it was a matter of principle. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C. Britton asked that Item 5 be considered as the first item of Board Business. Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the agenda. L. Hassett seconded and the motion passed 6 to 0. VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including approval of the minutes of the March 14, 2001 Regular Meeting and the March 28, 2001 Regular and Special Meetings; a draft response to a letter from Mr. Charlie Edge,Leading Edge Technology, Inc., 1015 Helena Dr., Sunnyvale; agenda item 6, Scheduling of a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on May 30, 2001 and Cancellation of June 13, 2001 Regular Board Meeting; and Revised Claims 01-10. L. Hassett seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. i Meeting 0 1-12 Page 3 VIL BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. 5—Agreement with Santa Clara County Fire Department to Conduct a Prescribed Bum on the Rancho de Guadalupe Area of Sierra Azul Qpen Space Preserve: Determine that the Recommended Actions as Set Out in This Report are Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act: Authorize the General Manager to Execute the Attached Permit to Enter For the Purpose of Allowing the Santa Clara County Fire Department to Conduct a Controlled Bum. For Training P=oses on the Rancho de Guadalupe Area of Sierra Azul en Space Preserve - (ReRort R-01-62). G. Baillie presented the staff report, noting that there was some question as to whether County Fire could do the bum. They are asking for approval in case they can work out the details. He showed the bum site on a map. Captain Todd Bruce said the fire department seeks out opportunities to simulate wildfire conditions. However, it is very time consuming. The biggest issues are the weather and public perception. He said there would be no automatic meteorological equipment on site. G. Baillie said the 1997 bum was much more focused on high tech. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions as set out in the staff report are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA); and authorize the General Manager to execute the Permit to Enter for the purpose of allowing the Santa Clara County Fire Department to conduct a controlled bum, for training purposes, on the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. B. Agenda Item No. 1 —Progress Report on the Sierra Azul Qpen Space Preserve Resource Inventory and Assessment Project: Receive and Comment on the Pro erg Report - (Report R-0 1-63). M. Freeman gave an Arc View GIS presentation of the data gathered including geology,hydrology, vegetation,wildlife, historical, cultural, and archeological sensitivity. He said the information could be used in trail design. He noted that the report and presentation were a group effort and acknowledged the work of J. Isaacs and D. Vu. i Meeting 01-12 Page 4 M. Freeman said the project at Sierra Azul took two years, and he thought it would take at least another six years to study the rest of the District, given the budget. Other things could be added to this study map later. P. Siemens observed that it would be valuable to have a survey of structures. Discussion followed regarding a possible field trip with the consultants. C. Britton said the Use and Management Committee would be doing trips as part of the planning process. He added that he thought it would take closer to 20 years to complete the project of studying the entire District. M. Freeman said the RFP would go out in late summer for Phase Two, development of the master plan. C. Woodbury said the master plan would probably take 2-3 years and they will probably need to break it down into areas. N. Hanko said she thought they ought to incorporate some of the work from this study into District presentations. By consensus, the Board received the report. C. Agenda Item No. 2 - Program Evaluation for the 2000-2001 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District; Comment on and Accept Staff's Program Evaluation Report- Report R-01-61. Staff members briefed the Board on the status of key projects and noted additional projects and activities not specifically included in the Action Plan that require significant staff effort. Open Space Acquisition Program—M.Williams A. Negotiations and Special Projects Page 3 last sentence - C. Britton said he thought the opportunity for assessment districts was very limited now. B. Enterprise M. Williams noted that the Silva property is now a rental rather than a life estate. C. Britton said about 113 of the enterprise rentals are rented by District field staff. C. Land Protection M. Williams answered questions regarding the proposed 28-acre easement on the McCarthy subdivision. Meeting 01-12 Page 5 C. Britton recognized that the staff members listed on the first page took part in preparation of the report. Operations Program—J. Maciel A. Field Operations—no questions or comments. B. Resource Management L. Hassett said he might forward the information regarding the rooted area to the South Skyline Association pig chairman. Regarding how often an area is re-rooted, J. Isaacs said they know some areas have been rooted four times in a season. P. Siemens commented that it would be valuable to have the pig information on GIS. J. Isaacs said they do not have enough staff to be able to map that activity on a consistent basis. She said she did not have information on whether trapping is affecting the amount of rooting. I D. Sanguinetti said the Skyline office is down two rangers and there are two in training. He said it helped to have increased supervision. He said he felt they were meeting at least minimum standards and exceeding them in some areas. He thought morale and cooperation were good, and that was partly due to the influencing skills and leadership training they had received. J. Kowaleski said staff at the Foothills office is starting to feel the impact of taking over management of Rancho San Antonio. D. Sanguinetti noted that the Seasonal Open Space Technician program has been very valuable. In addition to the work that the seasonal staff does, the program provides the District with a pool of trained and experienced people, which assists in hiring of regular staff. In regard to the parking problems at Rancho San Antonio, J. Kowaleski said it is very busy. J. Maciel commented that they have limited ability to work on the parking problems. J. Maciel said since he came to work for the District,he had developed a different mindset from parks and had gained a different appreciation for resources. Open Space Planning Program—C. Woodbury A. Current Planning—no questions or comments. Meeting 01-12 Page 6 B. Advance Planning C. Woodbury talked about the use of GIS and regional cooperation. N. Hanko commended staff for their efforts in supporting the Board's position regarding Stanford Lands, an activity that had not been mentioned in the report. Public Affairs Program—S. Jensen A. General Public Information and Outreach S. Jensen talked about the Department's activities including responding to the public and other agencies, hiring, media monitoring, archiving images,revising and producing brochures, and newsletter production. B. Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations —no questions or comments. C. Visitor Services N. Hanko commented on the beautiful picture in the invitation to the B. Crowder memorial. S. Jensen said emails have tripled. They receive 2-3 media phone calls a day and 8-10 calls from the public and sister agencies. Administration Program—C. Britton A. Administration/Human Resources C. Britton answered questions regarding the hiring of D. Dolan's replacement. B. Legal Services—S. Schectman S. Schectman reviewed the major legal projects and litigation of the last year. Board members thanked S. Schectman. C. Britton noted that the District was suffering from growing pains. There are now 75 positions not including seasonals. He said he thought the District had a great staff that is responsive and available to the public. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board accept the staff s program evaluation report. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Agenda Item No. 3—Authorization to Utilize Design Concepts for Graphic Design and Harbor Printing Service, Selected Via Competitive Bids, Until Formal Requests for Proposals Yield New Contract Proposals: Authorize the General Manager to Contract with Design Concepts to Perform Graphic Design Work Not to Exceed$14,000 and Harbor Printing to Complete Printing Projects Not to Exceed $50,000—(Report R-01-65). Meeting 01-12 Page 7 S. Jensen said the bid included the cost of new brochures and two newsletters. The new Pulgas brochure includes the Benedetti property. She said brochures are marked with a revision date. She added that the packaging for art and wine festivals will be done again. Discussion followed regarding the notation on District letterhead of the use of soy based ink. S. Jensen said staff is spending about $15,000 a quarter on graphic design. Discussion followed about at what point the District would consider hiring a graphic designer. Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to contract with Design Concepts to perform graphic design work not to exceed $14,000 and Harbor Printing to complete printing projects not to exceed $50,000, until staff evaluates responses to formal Requests for Proposals and returns to the Board for contracting approval. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. E. Agenda Item No. 4—Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection(CDF) to Conduct a Prescribed Burn at Russian Ridge Qpen Space Preserve; Authorize the General Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to Conduct a Prescribed Burn at Russian Ridge Qpen Space Preserve as an Ongoing Part of the Grassland Management Implementation Plan— (Report R-01-64). J. Isaacs presented the staff report, stressing that this fire was totally separate from the one at Rancho de Guadalupe. CDF is the lead agency however. The timing may change depending on objectives. The burn is adjacent to previous burns but is a new burn area. They will be working with adjacent neighbors. D. Sanguinetti said CDF deals with the air resources board regarding issues of when they can burn. J. Isaacs said consecutive burns are good. Regarding the possibility of the program growing, she said there has been good public response and staff is taking it step by step. She said a lot of this is a pilot project to see how feasible it is. She said they hoped they could use burns in other areas. In answer to why we have limited burns to this new area and not re-burned others, J. Isaacs said therespecies that benefit and others that are are some p I i Meeting 01-12 Page 8 disadvantaged. There needs to be rotation and a resting period. She said they had done consecutive burns in order to eliminate star thistle. However, this does not necessarily mean they have eliminated it. The intent is to have rotation of different management techniques. She informed the Board that Red-winged Blackbirds would not be nesting at the end of July. She said they are doing some other forms of removal, including some continuation of mowing. Regarding the fire history in the area, C. Britton said in his history with the District, Russian Ridge had burned once. Motion: D. Little moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection(CDF)to conduct a prescribed burn consistent with the staff report at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve as an ongoing part of the Grassland Management Implementation Plan. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS In regard to "greening"the building, L. Hassett reported that the California State Energy Commission has increased the rebate and he expects there will be more benefits. D. Little: 1. He gave a talk to the San Juan Canyon Preservation Trust in Belmont. 2. He had hiked on Rancho San Antonio and said dusk is a great time to see wildlife. C. Britton: 1. He said staff had taken the packet directly to the post office and asked if Board members had received it sooner. 2. The Tony Look trail dedication is scheduled for June 23, 8 A.M. 3. He had a brochure from the Pescadero Conservation Alliance. 4. He said AB 104, the vehicle fee for the San Francisco Bay Program, had passed two committees in the Assembly and the Assembly floor. 5. The Ad Hoc Coastal Committee attended the Half Moon Bay city council meeting. 6. The auditors had completed their work and they expect the final audit in a few weeks. 7. He had talked to the Director of Parks and Recreation from Belmont regarding annexation and purchase of San Juan Canyon. S. Schectman passed out copies of a new Brown Act guide put out by the League of California Cities. L. Zadek reported that the Bike to Work day was very successful and staff is thinking of doing it once a month. Meeting 01-12 Page 9 S. Jensen: 1. She reported on the progress regarding the natural resources database and hiring in public affairs. 2. She had a copy of the San Mateo County Parks new book and said Skyline is working on one. 3. Staff is interviewing for the Community Program Specialist position. 4. She called attention to the memo regarding outreach opportunities for Board members. J. Maciel reported on the staff golf outing last week. J. Escobar said he had taken part in the golf outing and bike to work, but was not in the picture. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 11:02 P.M., the meeting was adjourned. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary Regional Open S ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-77 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 1 AGENDA ITEM Wozniak vs. California Department of Forestry: Proposed 1 of Consent to Conveyance by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of Timber ights at ear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve GENERAL MARECOMMENDAT Deny Consent to the Conveyance by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of Timber Rights at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve INTRODUCTION At your June 27, 2001 meeting, you continued Agenda Item 9 (Wozniak vs. California Department of Forestry: Consideration of whether to consent to conveyance by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of timber rights at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve) to allow the General Manager and staff additional time to review the proposed settlement agreement between Big Creek and Wozniak (see Report R-01-74). Staff had visited the site just prior to your meeting of June 27, 2001 and had just become aware of recent increases in an ongoing encroachment problem concerning the Wozniak property. In view of this, the General Manager and staff felt more time was needed to investigate this matter in order to make a better-informed recommendation to the Board. The settlement agreement provides for Wozniak to purchase, and then extinguish, Big Creek Lumber Company's right to harvest 45 trees in an area of the Preserve located adjacent to the Wozniak property (see attached map). It provides for the location and surface treatment of certain skid roads and yarder pads. In order for a transfer of timber rights to occur, Big Creek Lumber Company is required to obtain the District's consent to conveyance of any of its rights; however, such consent is not to be unreasonably withheld. The provision for conveyance is described in Section 5.9 of the Timber Rights Agreement entered into between Big Creek Lumber Company and Arlie Land and Cattle Company in August 1996. The District is the successor to Arlie Land and Cattle Company under the Timber Rights Agreement. DISCUSSION District staff further investigated the area where Wozniak is attempting to purchase and extinguish the rights to harvest 45 trees and locate skid roads. The area is located near the southern boundary of the 805-acre Preserve being managed by the District for Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). At your June 27, 2001 meeting, you authorized the purchase of this property from POST with escrow expected to close shortly (see Report R-01-71). The property was identified in that acquisition report as an area 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 _i R-01-77 Page 2 where Wozniak maintained a llama pasture and a bicycle trail system on the 805-acre Preserve property. During staff's presentation of the POST property acquisition report on June 27, 2001, a photograph and description of recent grading activities within the llama pasture area were presented to you. Since that report, staff has been able to survey more adequately the extent of damage to the Preserve. Staff's investigation has revealed serious negative environmental impacts resulting from Wozniak's land-use activities in, and adjacent to, the area upon which timber rights are proposed to be transferred ("timber rights area"). An alarming amount of recent grading has occurred immediately adjacent to the timber rights harvest area, where large dirt mounds have been constructed and are being used as motorcycle jumps. Additionally, in looking more closely at the area where the 45 trees are located, it is apparent that motorcycles are now using the mountain bicycle trails Wozniak constructed, and that this motorcycle use is originating from the Wozniak property. Both the llama pasture and trail damage are described in more detail below. Llama Pasture The llama pasture consists of an area approximately 1.4-acres in size and is located in the southernmost section of the Preserve, which is adjacent to the northern boundary of the Wozniak property. In approximately August 2000, District staff first identified this area being used as a llama pasture. All vegetation within the fenced area had been overgrazed down to a very sparse groundcover vegetation. Staff has so far been unable to discern what type of vegetation was in the area prior to the grazing use. Wozniak confirmed she was using the area for her llamas. During a recent visit to the area, District staff observed new damage to the Preserve: topsoil had been removed from one area of the llama pasture and deposited nearby to form three dirt mounds, each approximately four to six feet in height and eight to twenty cubic yards in volume; motorcycle tracks were observed throughout the llama- pasture area of the Preserve including on top of the mounds. Brush had been cleared to make a new motorcycle run at the edge of the pasture, and there were deep ruts in the topsoil in many areas. The mounds have significantly altered the natural slope of the land and will inhibit future plant growth. The area where topsoil has been removed increases the potential for erosion, as the entire pasture already erodes badly during the winter. Mountain Bicycle and Motorcycle Trails District Land Use Regulations prohibit the riding of motorcycles on District land due to the adverse environmental effects of this use. (District Ordinance 93-1, Section 802). Also, the Preserve is currently closed to public use pending completion of a Use and Management Plan. No bicycles or motorcycles are currently permitted on the Preserve. The mountain bicycle and motorcycle trails are adjacent to the llama pasture and within an area approximately 5 to 8 acres in size. This area is located to the north and northeast of the llama pasture. The area is in the southernmost section of Big Creek Lumber's Timber Harvest Plan Major Amendment No. 4, which is the subject of the proposed conveyance of timber rights. Prior to June of 2001, District staff observed trails entwined amongst the redwood groves in this area. The trail use appeared to have been limited to hiking and mountain bicycle traffic. Then, in June of 2001, District staff noticed evidence of motorcycle use on some of the trails in this area. The evidence is predominately near the southeast corner of the Preserve. It is evident that the bicycle and motorcycle use originates from the Wozniak property. At least two trails with evidence of motorcycle use lead from the Wozniak property R-01-77 Page 3 and connect to the trails on the Preserve. The trails have become wider and the soil significantly pulverized. Trails on the sloping area of the Preserve will be further disturbed with winter rains and the resulting erosion will have adverse effects. This motorcycle use is occurring in the proposed timber rights area. As a result of the proposed settlement agreement, Big Creek has agreed to extend its skid road beyond the point shown on the map in the Timber Harvest Plan Major Amendment#4. This extension of the skid road is over an existing trail. This extension will terminate near a road that has been recently extended onto District land from a trail system on an adjacent third party's property. Skid roads are usually restored following timber harvesting, but in this case, pursuant to Section 7 of the proposed settlement agreement, Wozniak has requested that this extension of the skid trail have the harvest slash h in f trail over which the skid road will tractor-crushed to the greatest extent practical. The widening o the P g be built, and the crushing of the slash will only facilitate continued deleterious uses. This demonstrates Wozniak's continued desire to use the trails on the Preserve for non-permitted uses. This skid road has a real potential to encourage and facilitate further damage from motorcycles and bicycles. CONCLUSION In light of the new information discovered during the recent field investigations since your last meeting, staff concludes that it would be inappropriate to consent to any transfer of timber harvest rights to Wozniak. The evidence is overwhelming that she is, and has been, conducting activities in and around the timber rights area that are having an adverse effect on the environment. It is staffs opinion, that consent to this transfer of timber rights will only encourage continuation, or even expansion, of these activities, and that preservation of these trees will not provide a compensatory public benefit compared to the adverse impacts of the inevitable continuation of bicycle and motorcycle use. This finding is based on the facts outlined in this report and the prior report, including Wozniak's construction and non-permitted use of trails in the timber rights area, and her management of the llama pasture in a manner that has caused, and continues to cause, alteration to the natural terrain, destruction of the topsoil (motorcycle course), disturbance of root systems, and excessive erosion. The very recent illegal grading of an estimated 36 cubic yards of fill on the Preserve leads staff to conclude that there is a real danger Wozniak may continue to grade and disturb soil in the timber rights area. Consent to this transfer of rights would mean that motorcycle use would continue, expanding onto newly improved skid trails and connecting to the adjacent parcel's dirt road system. It is important to note that staffs concerns do not turn on whether this conveyance expressly grants Wozniak any consent to use these trails. However, this request must be viewed in light of Wozniak's past history of continued non- permitted use of the Preserve trails despite being asked to cease these activities. It is, therefore, reasonable to assume that consent of this request will directly facilitate and encourage the non-permitted responsible land management In ff opinion, Wozniak has failed to demonstrate uses to continue. sta s P P g practices in the timber rights area. Approval of this transfer will result in the continuance, and even expansion, of these poor practices. In addition, the transfer of timber rights has the potential to exacerbate the bicycle- and motorcycle-access problems and to lead to the potential expansion of these activities into additional areas of the Preserve. In conclusion, the overall damage to the preserve currently being caused by Wozniak is of greater concern than the proposal to extinguish timber harvest rights, since this transfer is likely to encourage and facilitate the damage already ongoing at the Preserve. i R-01-77 Page 4 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Property owners of land located adjacent to or surrounding the subject property and interested parties, including representatives of Big Creek and Wozniak, have been mailed written notices of this recommendation. Prepared by: Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner Tom Fischer, Land Protection Specialist Graphics by: Ruth Harari-Kremer Contact Person: Michael C. Williams, Real Property Representative Denial Conveyance by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of Certain Limited Timber Rights Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve �; 1� , �'� �• LEGEND O Conifer Grove Partial Area of Amended L Timber Harvest • •••••• Skid Trail --- - �� ® Area I Viewshed l i i •F'�l,_,�, f - / Area II Buffer Area III Llama Pasture/ Motorcycle Jumps ----------------- 42 jI • ' �� - -- Lands of Wozniak + E � r LOCATION MAP Regional Open S 'tce ------------ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-79 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Nomination of Director Davey for Consideratio -of an Appointment to the County of Santa Clara Community Resource Group GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO Nominate Director Davey for consideration as the District's representative to the Community Resource Group being formed by County of Santa Clara to advise the Planning Director on the Implementation of the Stanford University General Use Permit and Community Plan. DISCUSSION The County of Santa Clara is calling for applications for the Community Resource Group, which is to be comprised of 8 to 12 people to assist with implementation of the Stanford University General Permit and Community Plan that was approved in December 2000 (see attached). In conferring with staff and directors Hanko and Davey, it was determined that Director Davey would be an ideal candidate for this advisory group. Director Davey was already preparing to apply for this citizens' committee on her own, as a follow-up to her participation in the advisory committee formed by Supervisor Joe Simitian last year. It would serve the District well to nominate Director Davey for this assignment and, in turn, have her provide informational reports on the Group's activities and progress. While many of the Community Resource Group's issues may not relate directly to open space preservation, there will surely be some discussion of trails, habitat preservation, and public access as a part of its deliberations. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager 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 OFREEST 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 S ice 1 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-79 Meeting 01-17 July 11, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Proposed Nomination of Director Davey for Considerat' n of an ppointment to the County of Santa Clara Community Resource Group GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Nominate Director Davey for consideration as the District's representative to the Community Resource Group being formed by County of Santa Clara to advise the Planning Director on the Implementation of the Stanford University General Use Permit and Community Plan. DISCUSSION The County of Santa Clara is calling for applications for the Community Resource Group,which i comprised of 8 to 12 people to assist with implementation of the Stanford University stobeco p p p p y General Permit and Community Plan that was approved in December 2000 (see attached). In conferring with staff and directors Hanko and Davey, it was determined that Director Davey would be an ideal candidate for this advisory group. Director Davey was already preparing to apply for this citizens' committee on her own, as a follow-up to her participation in the advisory committee formed by Supervisor Joe Simitian last year. It would serve the District well to nominate Director Davey for this assignment and, in turn, have her provide informational reports on the Group's activities and progress. While many of the Community Resource Group's issues may not relate directly to open space preservation, there will surely be some discussion of trails, habitat preservation, and public access as a part of its deliberations. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager 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 Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •General Manager:L.Craig Britton Help implement the Stanford University General Use Permit and Community Plan. Applications for the Community Resource Group are requested. WHAT Community Resource Group : This group will be appointed by the Planning Director of Santa Clara County in consultation with Supervisor Liz Kniss. The group will be comprised of 8 to 12 people, meet quarterly and advise the Planning Director on the implementation of the Stanford University General Use Permit. TIMING FOR APPLICATIONS The County of Santa Clara Planning Department will be accepting applications for the CRG until July 20, 2001 APPLICATION FORMS You can receive an application on the WEB at www.sccplanning.org and by calling 299-2454 ex 265 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, call Hugh Graham at 408-299.2454 ex 235 In December 2000, The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a ten-year use permit for Stanford University allowing 2 million square feet of academic space and 3,000 dwelling units. 103 conditions were placed on that approval. In addition, the Board of Supervisors adopted a first ever Community Plan for Stanford. To help with the implementation of the permit and Plan, the Board provided for a Community Resource Group. Applications to serve on the CRG are now being requested. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUP Please submit your application to Ann Draper, Planning Office, 70 West Hedding Street, east wing 7 th floor, San Jose, CA 95110 by July 20, 2001 @5:00 p.m. You may use additional pages if needed. If you have any questions please call 299.2454 x235. NAME: Mary C . Davey ADDRESS: 12645 La cresta Drive , Los Altos Hills , CA 94022-3022 PHONE: 650-941-0876 EMAIL: daveymob@ix.netcom. com OCCUPATION: Executive Director, The Palo Alto Endowment Fund EDUCATION: BA Smith college , 1952 , majoring in English and Government MA Santa Clara University , majoring in Management and Why do you want to become a member of the'Community Resource Finance Group? I have been involved in the development of the Stanford General Use Permit and Community Plan from its inception . It is important that many of the items included in the Plan, such as endangered species habitat protection ,. trail dedications , and public access provisions , are implemented , and I am most interested in participating in the develoT3- ment of, the-se goals • & those of the low-income housing , & transportation aspects WhW--,*0yqmr qualifications for serving on the Community Resource of the Plan . Clroup'/Elected Los Altos Hills Council member , Board member & founder of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District , 30 years experience in low/moderate income housing promotion & development , CEO of several nonprofit agencies for more than 20 years (Peninsula Volunteers , Advocates for Women , Palo Alto Centen- nial , Palo Alto Endowment Fund) , participant in the first Community Resource Group Please describe your experience (if any) in: 9 Compact urban designDirector , Midpeninsula Citizens for Public 0 Construction of management of affordable housing projects Housing. Housing pnJdyisQr , �,,Cltra County 0 Performance based management or measuTm uh eers Executive enin. * Alternate transportation systems As a participant in the first CRG & many conservation activities over the years , I have learned much about alternate transporta- ..-tion systems . Would you be able to attend approximately four community Resource Group meetings? (Please indicate if day or evening meetings would be more convenient.) Yes .Evenings are more convenient for people who have jobs during the day. My anticipation is that these will be in Palo Alto Do you have any additional information you may have about yourself or membership on the Community Resource Group. Letter and Resume are attached. Help implement the Stanford University General Use Permit and Community Plan. Applications for the Community Resource Group are requested. WHAT Community Resource Group : This group will be appointed by the Planning Director of Santa Clara County in consultation with Supervisor Liz Kniss. The group will be comprised of 8 to 12 people, meet quarterly and advise the Planning Director on the implementation of the Stanford University General Use Permit. TIMING FOR APPLICATIONS The County of Santa Clara Planning Department will be accepting applications for the CRG until July 20, 2001 APPLICATION FORMS You can receive an application on the WEB at www.sccplanning.or_g and by calling 299-2454 ex 265 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, call Hugh Graham at 408-299.2454 ex 235 In December 2000, The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a ten-year use permit for Stanford University allowing 2 million square feet of academic space and 3,000 dwelling units. 103 conditions were placed on that approval. In addition, the Board of Supervisors adopted a first ever Community Plan for Stanford. To help with the implementation of the permit and Plan, the Board provided for a Community Resource Group. Applications to serve on the CRG are now being requested. Regional Open S ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C R-01-78 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Contract with Design Concepts for Graphic Design Services for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 with an Option to Extend the Contract for Fiscal Y ar 2002-2003 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDAT Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract for graphic design services with Design Concepts for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 for an amount not to exceed $35,000, with the option to extend the contract to Fiscal Year 2002-2003, subject to further Board approval. DISCUSSION District staff solicited requests for proposals for graphic design services this spring, and received eleven proposals. Design firms were asked to provide cost estimates for completion of sample District projects and to advise of their hourly rates. They were also asked to submit work samples, references, and information regarding their general background and qualifications, including experience with government agencies and land conservation and/or environmental organizations. Amon the proposals received cost estimates for a key sample project (design of the District's I g p p Y p p J � � quarterly newsletter)ranged from a low of$543 (not considered reliable, given the scope of services required)to a high of$15,350. Hourly rates, where listed, ranged from $60 - $175. Five of the proposals indicated work experience with agencies or organizations similar to the District. Among the work samples provided, most demonstrated the application of sound design principles and a range of aesthetics; two closely resembled the natural design aesthetic preferred by the District. Proposals demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail, as well as thorough knowledge of the design and pre-printing process, were favored. One proposal was from an award-winning design firm demonstrating desirable design quality and extensive experience. District staff might have recommended this firm if not for its very high costs. Another proposal came from Design Concepts, a Mountain View-based company with which the District has had extensive experience. Based upon cost, quality, and performance criteria, staff recommends contracting with Design Concepts. The Design Concepts proposal included a clear, careful proposal with a variety of work samples demonstrating an ability to design to District standards and aesthetic; superlative letters of reference from a varied clientele; work experience with the District and similar organizations and agencies; and a highly 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 ftE; o fi Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz -Genera(Manager:L.Craig Britton I R-01-78 Page 2 competitive cost estimate for the sample project, with an hourly rate of$70-75. The quality of this proposal, combined with District experience, indicates that Design Concepts would deliver professional graphic design services at an excellent value. Design Concepts has also demonstrated the highest level of customer service. The firm has responded to unusual and urgent service needs in a creative and timely manner, and provided rapid turnaround while consistently ensuring attention to detail. Given the overall quality and value of Design Concepts'proposal and service, and the interdependent nature of District design,printing, and paper supply needs, staff recommends the District contract with Design Concepts for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 in an amount not to exceed $35,000, with the option to extend the contract, subject to your further approval, for FY 2002-2003. This would enable the Board to determine the desired level of budget appropriation for graphic design services for FY 2002-2003 prior to determining whether to extend the contract. Prepared b : Stephanie Jensen, Public Affairs Manager � Y � g Contact person: same Regional Open S-1ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-01-76 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Cancel Scheduled Special Meeting on July 18, 2001 and Respl—eddulejor July 17, 2001 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO 1. Cancel the Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 200E 2. Reschedule the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors for Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a closed session concerning a Board appointee performance evaluation for the General Manager. DISCUSSION At your Board meeting of June 27, 2001, you approved scheduling a Special Meeting for Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. (see Report R-01-69). Through discussions at that i meeting, it was discovered that not all Board members would be available on July 18. Therefore, it is recommended that the Special Board Meeting be rescheduled for Tuesday,July 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this Special Board Meeting is to conduct the Board appointee j performance evaluation for the General Manager. Prepared by: Lisa Zadek, Acting District Clerk Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager i i ,I i 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 Claims No. 01-13 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2085 658.00 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 2086 551.92 ADT Security Services Alarm Services 2087 69.84 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 2088 378.48 All Premium Promotional Products Water Bottles-Trail Dedication 2089 975.00 Art-Craft Carpet and Linoleum Shop Enterprise Rental-Flooring 2090 4,581.50 Art O'Neal&Associates Influencing Skills Training 2091 72.54 Avaya Communication Telephone Equipment Service Agreement 2092 149.49 Barron Park Supply Co. Irrigation Repair Parts 2093 2,547.00 *1 Boring-Johndrow-Leveroni-Vreeburg, Inc. Workman's Comp. Deposit 2094 78.36 Brim Tractor Company Inc. Tractor Repair Parts 2095 463.47 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump Repairs 2096 77.90 Cabela's Uniform 2097 2,496.00 California Conservation Corps Crew-BCR Stables Cleanup Project 2098 140.00 CPRS CPRS Membership-J. Escobar 2099 191.69 California Water Service Water Service 2100 84.42 Cal-Line Equipment Inc. Chipper Equipment Parts 2101 227.10 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 2102 51.05 CD&L Western Region Courier Service 2103 617.01 *2 City of Los Altos Permit-D.C. Building Remodel 2104 168.91 R. V. Cloud Irrigation Parts-County Park 2105 260.05 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Supplies 2106 973.01 Costco Wholesale Office Supplies&TV/VCR for SRO 2107 3,100.00 Cotton, Shires&Associates, Inc. Geologic Mapping-RSA Preserve 2108 300.00 Lauren Crook Reimbursement-Tuition Fees 2109 65.00 Decatur Electronics Radar Certification 2110 70.00 Department of Health Services Water System Operator Cert.-G. Kern 2111 5,496.60 Design Concepts-Deborah Mills Graphic Design-Misc. Projects 2112 68.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Code 3 Vehicle Equipment 2113 3,898.92 Falcon Fuels Fuel 2114 84.56 Film To Frame Film and Photo Processing 2115 500.00 Finance Director Assoc. of BayArea Governments Bay Area Open Space Council Membership Y P P P 2116 1,134.20 *3 First Bankcard 220.03-Local Business Meeting Expense 48.99-Conference Expense 294.11-Com uter/Intemet Supplies P PP 297.72-Office Supplies 15 1.10-Resource Documents 122.25-Field Equipment 2117 524.46 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Safety Supplies 2118 673.41 Foster Brothers Locks Equipment Field ui 2119 1,779.27 Gardenland Power Equipment Fi a Eq p &Supplies 2120 592.05 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing Services 2121 19.69 Grainger Solvent Tank Part 2122 436.18 Green Valley Disposal BCR Cleanup Project Dumpster 2123 32,761.37 Harbor Printing Trail Brochure Printing 2124 147.40 Phil Hearin Reimbursement-Uniform 2125 514.80 Jack Hopkins Company Inc. Installation of Chlorine Pump-SRO 2126 7,890.00 Howard, Rome, Martin&Ridley Legal Services 2127 150.77 Jodi Isaacs Vehicle Expense 2128 114.06 Stephanie Jensen Reimbursement--Flag Ceremony Supplies Page 1 Claims No. 01-13 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2129 11.86 Kinko's Printing Services 2130 34.42 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co., Inc. Keys 2131 2,260.00 Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore Legal Services 2132 447.42 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service 2133 1,411.22 Maaco Auto Painting and Bodyworks Vehicle Repairs 2134 43.20 Madco Welding Supply Company, Inc. Welding Supplies 2135 740.76 Merwin A. Mace Acquisition Consultant 2136 35.54 MCI Worldcom Long Distance Telephone Service 2137 818.87 Paul McKowan Reimbursement-NCSC Conference 2138 86.87 Northern Energy, Inc. Propane 2139 891.76 *4 Office Depot Office Supplies 2140 40.54 *5 Office Helper Office Supplies 2141 15.00 *6 Oregon State Police Recruitment Background Investigation 2142 1,208.40 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2143 170.81 Pacific Water Systems Water Testing 2144 28.82 Palo Alto Utilities Black Mountain Utilities 2145 126.00 Palo Alto Weekly Recruitment Advertisement 2146 8,968.66 Panko Architects Phase II Office Improvements 2147 318.44 Peninsula Blueprint Digital Imaging 2148 2,714.43 Peninsula Transmission Svc. Inc. Vehicle Transmission Repairs 2149 122.67 PIP Printing Trail Dedication-Printing of Programs 2150 748.55 PIP Printing Map&Docent Connection Printing 2151 36.00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Uniform Repair and Dry Cleaning 2152 18.87 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Hardware 2153 36.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 2154 336.96 The Recorder Subscription Renewal 2155 121.54 San Jose Water Company Water Service 2156 375.43 Shell Fuel 2157 228.05 Skyline County Water District Water Service 2158 157.68 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 2159 2,732.08 Sycamore Associates, LLC Windy Hill Biological Resources Evaluation 2160 147.21 Tadco Supply Field Supplies 2161 134.99 The Bicycle Outfitter Bicycle Repairs 2162 1,529.52 Therma Corp. HVAC System Repairs-D.C. Building 2163 587.89 3 Day Blinds. Mini Blinds-Office Remodel 2164 592.10 Tires on the Go Tires 2165 73.87 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Oil and Oil Filter 2166 9.51 *7 UPS Parcel Post Service 2167 80.25 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 2168 3,500.00 Valley Tree Care Tree Removal Service 2169 148.00 Verio Internet Provider 2170 63.10 Verizon Wireless Pager Service 2171 3,772.50 Winters, Krug&Delbon Legal Services 2172 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 2173 85.56 Cathy Woodbury Vehicle Expense 2174 200.00 Woodside&Portola Private Patrol Patrol Services-Windy Hill 2175 76.82 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 2176R 97.15 Gordon Baillie Reimbursement-Software Page 2 Claims No. 01-13 Meeting 01-15 July 11,2001 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2177R 125.61 Petty Cash Local Business Meeting Expense, Photo Processing, Nature Center Supplies and Postage *1 Urgent Check Issued June 28, 2001 *2 Urgent Check Issued July 05, 2001 *3 Urgent Check Issued July 06, 2001 *4 Urgent Check Issued June 29, 2001 *5 Urgent Check Issued June 29, 2001 *6 Urgent Check Issued July 03, 2001 *7 Urgent Check Issued June 27, 2001 Total 112,721.78 Page 3 Claims No. 01-13 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #t Amount Name Description 2085 658.00 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 2086 551.92 ADT Security Services Alarm Services 2087 69.84 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs 2088 378.48 All Premium Promotional Products Water Bottles-Trail Dedication 2089 975.00 Art-Craft Carpet and Linoleum Shop Enterprise Rental-Flooring 2090 4,581.50 Art O'Neal&Associates Influencing Skills Training 2091 72.54 Avaya Communication Telephone Equipment Service Agreement 2092 149.49 Barron Park Supply Co. Irrigation Repair Parts 2093 2,547.00 *1 Boring-Johndrow-Leveroni-Vreeburg, Inc. Workman's Comp. Deposit 2094 78.36 Brim Tractor Company Inc. Tractor Repair Parts 2095 463.47 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Pump Repairs 2096 77.90 Cabela's Uniform 2097 2,496.00 California Conservation Corps Crew-BCR Stables Cleanup Project 2098 140.00 CPRS CPRS Membership-J. Escobar 2099 191.69 California Water Service Water Service 2100 84.42 Cal-Line Equipment Inc. Chipper Equipment Parts 2101 227.10 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 2102 51.05 CD&L Western Region Courier Service 2103 617.01 *2 City of Los Altos Permit-D.C. Building Remodel 2104 168.91 R. V. Cloud Irrigation Parts-County Park 2105 260.05 Cole Supply Co., Inc. Janitorial Supplies 2106 973.01 Costco Wholesale Office Supplies&TV/VCR for SRO 2107 3,100.00 Cotton, Shires&Associates, Inc. Geologic Mapping-RSA Preserve 2108 300.00 Lauren Crook Reimbursement-Tuition Fees 2109 65.00 Decatur Electronics Radar Certification 2110 70.00 Department of Health Services Water System Operator Cert.-G. Kern 2111 5,496.60 Design Concepts-Deborah Mills Graphic Design-Misc. Projects 2112 68.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Code 3 Vehicle Equipment 2113 3,898.92 Falcon Fuels Fuel 2114 84.56 Film To Frame Film and Photo Processing 2115 500.00 Finance Director, Assoc. of Bay Area Governments Bay Area Open Space Council Membership 2116 1,134.20 *3 First Bankcard 220.03-Local Business Meeting Expense 48.99-Conference Expense 294.11-Computer/Internet Supplies 297.72-Office Supplies 15 1.10-Resource Documents 122.25-Field Equipment 2117 524.46 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Safety Supplies 2118 673.41 Foster Brothers Locks 2119 1,779.27 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Equipment&Supplies 2120 592.05 Goodco Press, Inc. Printing Services 2121 19.69 Grainger Solvent Tank Part 2122 436.18 Green Valley Disposal BCR Cleanup Project Dumpster 2123 32,761.37 Harbor Printing Trail Brochure Printing 2124 147.40 Phil Hearin Reimbursement-Uniform 2125 514.80 Jack Hopkins Company Inc. Installation of Chlorine Pump-SRO 2126 7,890.00 Howard, Rome, Martin&Ridley Legal Services 2127 150.77 Jodi Isaacs Vehicle Expense 2128 114.06 Stephanie Jensen Reimbursement--Flag Ceremony Supplies Page 1 Claims No. 01-13 Meeting 01-15 July 11, 2001 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description 2129 11.86 Kinko's Printing Services 2130 34.42 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co., Inc. Keys 2131 2,260.00 Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore Legal Services 2132 447.42 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service 2133 1,411.22 Maaco Auto Painting and Bodyworks Vehicle Repairs 2134 43.20 Madco Welding Supply Company, Inc. Welding Supplies 2135 740.76 Merwin A. Mace Acquisition Consultant 2136 35.54 MCI Worldcom Long Distance Telephone Service 2137 818.87 Paul McKowan Reimbursement-NCSC Conference 2138 86.87 Northern Energy, Inc. Propane 2139 891.76 *4 Office Depot Office Supplies 2140 40.54 *5 Office Helper Office Supplies 2141 15.00 *6 Oregon State Police Recruitment Background Investigation 2142 1,208.40 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 2143 170.81 Pacific Water Systems Water Testing 2144 28.82 Palo Alto Utilities Black Mountain Utilities 2145 126.00 Palo Alto Weekly Recruitment Advertisement 2146 8,968.66 Panko Architects Phase II Office Improvements 2147 318.44 Peninsula Blueprint Digital Imaging 2148 2,714.43 Peninsula Transmission Svc. Inc. Vehicle Transmission Repairs 2149 122.67 PIP Printing Trail Dedication-Printing of Programs 2150 748.55 PIP Printing Map&Docent Connection Printing 2151 36.00 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Uniform Repair and Dry Cleaning 2152 18.87 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Hardware 2153 36.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Service 2154 336.96 The Recorder Subscription Renewal 2155 121.54 San'Jose Water Company Water Service 2156 375.43 Shell Fuel 2157 228.05 Skyline County Water District Water Service 2158 157.68 Summit Uniforms Uniforms 2159 2,732.08 Sycamore Associates, LLC Windy Hill Biological Resources Evaluation 2160 147.21 Tadco Supply Field Supplies 2161 134.99 The Bicycle Outfitter Bicycle Repairs 2162 1,529.52 Therma Corp. HVAC System Repairs-D.C. Building 2163 587.89 3 Day Blinds. Mini Blinds-Office Remodel 2164 592.10 Tires on the Go Tires 2165 73.87 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Oil and Oil Filter 2166 9.51 *7 UPS Parcel Post Service 2167 80.25 Vallen Safety Supply Company Safety Supplies 2168 3,500.00 Valley Tree Care Tree Removal Service 2169 148.00 Verio Internet Provider 2170 63.10 Verizon Wireless Pager Service 2171 3,772.50 Winters, Krug&Delbon Legal Services 2172 300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 2173 85.56 Cathy Woodbury Vehicle Expense 2174 200.00 Woodside& Portola Private Patrol Patrol Services-Windy Hill 2175 76.82 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms Page 2 Claims No. 01-13 Meeting 0 1-15 July 11, 2001 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT # Amount Name Description *1 Urgent Check Issued June 28, 2001 *2 Urgent Check Issued July 05, 2001 *3 Urgent Check Issued July 06, 2001 *4 Urgent Check Issued June 29, 2001 *5 Urgent Check Issued June 29, 2001 *6 Urgent Check Issued July 03, 2001 *7 Urgent Check Issued June 27, 2001 Total 112,721.78 Page 3 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: Board of Directors From: Craig Britton, General Manager Date: July 6, 2001 Re: FYI's 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org Regional Open S, ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 28, 2001 Ms. Pamela McReynolds pamm@southcoast.net Dear Ms. McReynolds: Thank you for your interest in the Red Barn at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The Board of Directors reviewed your correspondence at its regular meeting last night. The District shares your enthusiasm for preservation of this historic resource and has identified restoration of the Red Barn as a project this year. Measures have already been undertaken to prevent further deterioration of the building. The foundation along the west side of the barn has been replaced to keep the building from collapsing, and holes in the roof have been covered with plastic tarps secured in place with battens nailed to the rafters. The cupola has been removed and is stored at the Skyline Ranger Office,where it is being carefully restored by District staff. Currently, an historic preservation architect is working with Planning Department staff to assess the barn structure and recommend the structural improvements and appropriate re- roofing materials that will maintain the historic integrity of the building. In addition to a new roof and possible structural work,the lead-based paint will be removed and the Red Barn will be repainted. Operations Department staff has been repainting the white fencing and paddocks and maintaining the grounds around the Red Barn. Grasses and weeds are mowed according to a maintenance schedule that is determined by the fire hazard conditions at each site. The area around the Red Barn is scheduled for mowing in the near future. Thank you again for expressing your desire to maintain the Red Barn as a significant landmark in La Honda and as an historic treasure for all. Should you wish more information on the progress of the restoration please telephone Cathy Woodbury, Planning Manager, at(650) 691-1200. Sincerely, LarryliZassett, Director, Ward 6 cc: MROSD Board of Directors L. Craig Britton, General Manager 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton Cathy Woodbury From: MROSD <mrosd@openspace.org> To: Cathy<cwoodbury@openspace.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 05,2001 5:03 PM Subject: Fw:ATTN: Craig Britton and Larry Hassett >> ----- Original Message ----- >>From: Pamela McReynolds<pamm c@southcoast.net> >>To: <mrosd@openspace.or > >> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 8:11 AM >> Subject: ATTN: Craig Britton and Larry Hassett >>>As a lifelong resident of La Honda, I am concerned about the >>>preservation of the Red Barn on the property your organization obtained >>> from William McDonald. The barn is an historical treasure to our >>>community as well as the subject of numerous photographers and >>>painters. In its present state,peeling paint,overgrown weeds and >>>partially repaired roof, it's unlikely that anyone is attracted to it. >>>Is it your intention to maintain the barn and its surrounding fences and >>>paddocks or continue to let the property decline? >>>At the very least, the weeds and grasses should be mowed to reduce the >>>risk of property loss due to wildland fires. Your neighbors will >>>certainly appreciate you performing this preventative maintenance. >>>Pam McReynolds >>> >>> »> >> > 6/6/2001 Regional Open S 'ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 28, 2001 Mr. Alan Miller 11042 Canyon Vista Drive Cupertino, CA 95014 Dear Mr. Miller: The Board of Directors reviewed your correspondence at its regular meeting last night. On June 11, 2001, District staff received notice from the City of Cupertino regarding the proposed development of a private school on Stevens Canyon Road adjacent to Stevens Creek Park, which you mentioned in your letter. The District reviews and provides comments to other agencies on projects that potentially impact open space adjacent to its lands or open space of regional significance. Due to the close proximity of the school to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and Stevens Creek County Park, District staff will review the project's development proposal and Environmental Impact Report. Resource conservation and enhancement, preservation of the scenic backdrop, and public access are of particular interest to the District. Should you have questions or concerns about the project, the District encourages you to participate in the public review process conducted by the City of Cupertino. For additional information please contact Peter Gilli, Associate Planner, City of Cupertino, at (408) 777-3308. Sincerely, a Pete Siemens President cc: MROSD Board of Directors L. Craig Britton, General Manager Peter Gilli, Associate Planner, City of Cupertino 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org i± ®`. Es' Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton Page I of I Kristi Webb From: Alan Miller<amiller@clickhealth.com> To: <mrosd@openspace.org> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 4:50 PM Subject: Major Development Planned Adjacent to Stevens Creek Park To: Mary Davey and Pete Siemens Re: Major Development Planned Adjacent to Stevens Creek Park I am writing you to express my concern about a 1,500 student private school proposed for Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino, immediately adjacent to Stevens Creek Park. The 100+ acre parcel of land is on the east side of Stevens Canyon Road, stretching all the way from the road down and over Stevens Creek. The parcel has already been purchased and plans for the school were recently submitted to the City of Cupertino. I live in the neighborhood and I believe that it is a terribly inappropriate use of the land. This area is currently undeveloped and is immediately adjacent to the park. It is zoned for hillside residential. It's pretty hilly and the expectations have been that only 10-15 houses could be built on the property and that most of it was not suitable for development. This new development will generate a huge amount of traffic every morning and afternoon and a lot of noise during the day. It will tremendously alter the quiet, rural, and relatively undeveloped nature of the area. Are you aware of this proposed development? And does the MROSD take advisory positions on upcoming developments? Best regards, Alan Miller 11042 Canyon Vista Drive, Cupertino 95014 Work: 650-559-1033 Home: 408-777-3550 5/24/01 I p � CE � W JUN 1 1 200: CITY 0 CUPEkTINO MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Community Development Department 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 Phone (408) 777-3308 Fax (408) 777-3333 June 6, 2001 Application No.(s): 04-Z-01, 03-U-01,01-DA-01, 04-EA-01 Applicant: Canyon Heights Academy, LLC Location: Southeast side of Stevens Canyon Road, approximately 100 feet southerly of Ricardo Road, a 124 gross acre hillside property bounded by Stevens Canyon Road to the northwest, Deep Cliff Golf Course to the north,Linda Vista Park to the northeast and Stevens Creek Park to the south(formerly McDonald-Dorsa quarry). Description(s): Rezoning(04-Z-01)of 124 acres of hillside property from RHS (Residential Hillside)to BQ (Quasi-Public), OS (Open Space) and RHS (Residential Hillside)for a private school, open space and one single-family residence. Use Permit(03-U-01)to allow the construction of a 240,000 square feet private school accommodating 1,500 students ranging from Preschool through 12"grade with 84 staff members on a property in the BQ (Quasi- Public)zoning district. (subset of 124 acre hillside property referred to in rezoning description) Development Agreement(01-DA-01)between the City of Cupertino and Canyon Heights Academy,LLC. The City of Cupertino has received the subject applications It is expected that the project will require an Environmental Impact Report,and contracts are being drafted to retain a consultant. The projected completion date for the Administrative Draft of the EIR is late September 2001,with the Final EIR to folow in February of 2002. The project is not expected to go to the Planning Commission until March of 2002. A conceptual plan set describing the proposed project is enclosed for your review. Please forward any comments to this office by July 6,2001. The comments may be detailed or general,and may address project conditions or environmental concerns for the EIR. If you have any questions concerning the project, please feel free to call meat(408)777-3313 or e-mail at petergpcupertino.org. Sincerely, Peter Gilli Associate Planner Attachments: Architectural Plan Set Civil Engineering Plan Set RICHARD GORDON Board of Supervisors JOIN 2 5 2001 County of San Mateo June 22, 2001 Pete Siemens, President Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Pete, It is my understanding that the District has applied for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation in order to improve public access to the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. I want to applaud you for this application and indicate my support for your effort. The Pulgas Ridge preserve is a truly exceptional site that provides a variety of recreational opportunities right at the urban/rural interface. Two of the most unique aspects of the preserve are the off-leash dog area and the whole-access Cordilleras Trail. Your proposal to the State of California will accomplish some major improvements to the preserve including: • Removal of a former sewage treatment plant which is a current eyesore and detraction from the natural state of the balance of the preserve • The addition of three new trails to increase trail mileage to 5.4 miles • A new parking and staging area which will accommodate twenty cars and include new trailhead signage All of these improvements will enhance public access to the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. My constituents in San Mateo County will benefit greatly and will deeply appreciate your efforts in this regard. Sincerely, Richard Gordon 0 County Government Center _ 0 Direct (650) 363-4569 401 Marshall Street ED Coastside (650) 573-2222 Redwood City, CA 94063 Fax (650) 599-1027 HowARD RoME MARTIN & RIDLEY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOSEPH C_HOWARD,JR. HENRY D.ROME GLENN D.MARTIN 643 BAIR ISLAND ROAD,SUITE 400 SHA*%N M.RIDLEY POST OFFICE BOX 2189 BETHC_HOPWOOD DREW REDWOOD CITY,CALIFORNIAAM ALIFORNIA 94064-2189 DREW A.BURFORD FACSIMILE(650)364-5297 KEN L'HOANG TELEPHONE(650)365-7715 ELISABETH H.BAUM KRISTI L.CURTIS OF COL NSEL June 6, 2001 J U N 1 9 2001 Mr. Craig Britton Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Re: Richmond v. Midpeninsula Dear Craig: Thank you very much for the very kind words regarding the resolution of this case. The real credit for the success of the case goes to Tom Fischer and Mike Williams. Tom did an absolutely outstanding job in digging through the County's files to provide me with a wonderfully detailed history on both properties. He also was instrumental in maintaining a rapport with the County's Environmental Health Department so we were able to stay up-to-date on what Richmond was attempting to do with this property. Mike Williams provided us with extremely appropriate comparables for the purpose of establishing property value. At the mediation, he was able to review an appraisal submitted by plaintiff's counsel, discuss comparables used by plaintiff's appraiser with his contacts and he provided us with facts to discredit that appraisal. It is pure pleasure to work with Sue and your staff and I am glad we were able to conclude the matter in a cost-effective manner. Very truly yours, Jos 0 h C. ward, Jr. 6 JCH/fmk cc: Mike Williams Tom Fischer Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: Board of Directors From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Date: July 11, 2001 Re: FYI's 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.mg • Web site: www.openspace.org p E C E o W E JUL 3 2001 51 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN Wendy Crowder SPACE DISTRICT 1336 Webster St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 July 2, 2001 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear MROSD Board and Staff, My sister, Anne, and I want to thank you again for the new Betsy Crowder Trail and the wonderful dedication event this last Saturday. We think the choice of trail is very appropriate and are happy that our mother and her open space work will be remembered by the many future users of the trail. The dedication ceremony was very well-planned and executed, and we will especially treasure all of the kind words and memories we heard from you about Betsy. May her energy and spirit live on at the District! Sincerely, Wendy Crowder Regional Open Space ------------------- 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT July 10, 2001 James Swanson, Senior Wildlife Biologist California Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 47 Yountville, CA 94599 Subject: June 2001 monthly report of wild pigs taken on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Lands Dear Mr. Swanson: In accordance to Memorandum of Understanding by and between the California Department of Fish and Game and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) I would like to report the following results of our pig control program for April 2001. All trapping, dispatching and disposal were conducted by Dick Seever of Land Management and Resources Company. June Total pigs: 19 Females`. 12 Pregnant or lactating: 2 Males: 7 Juveniles )( Y<1 ear : 12 Adults: 7 Total pigs taken from MROSD lands since September 2000 = 136 Please contact me at 650-691-1200 if you have any questions regarding this information. Sincerely, Jodi Leigh saacs Resource Management Specialist cc: Dave Fox 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 •Genera(Manager:L.Craig Britton