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Regional Open S. ce
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 02-18
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:30 p.m,
Wednesday, September 11,2002
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,California
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AGENDA*
Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
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6:30* ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
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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
Meeting Session.
of the Regular Meeting,the Board may reconvene the Specialeet g Closed ess
1. Public EMIIgM Performance Evaluation—Government Code Section 54957
Titles of Employees Being Reviewed:
A. General Manager
B. General Counsel
7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TEE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
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SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY: September I Ph Moment of Silence
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—D.Little
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*** APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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• July 24,2002
• August 14,2002
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*** WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
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BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Update on Resource Management Program;Review Status of Resource Management
Program;No Formal Board Action is Required—C.Roessler
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330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 9402 2-1 404 • Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 * E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org * web site:www.openspace.org1 ®. "T
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz • Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
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8:00* 2 Adopt the Attached Resolution to Honor the Committee for Green Foothills This Month,
In Celebration of its 4&Anniversary-S. Jensen
8:05* 3 Application to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Arroyo Leon Property
Addition to Punsum Crock Redwoods Open Space Preserve;Determine that the
Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA)As Set Out in This Report;Adopt the Attached Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the
Application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Arroyo Leon Property
Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve-D.Woods
4 Authorize Staff to Solicit for Bids to Purchase One Tractor-D.Topley
8:15* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS-Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of
District Directors and Staff.
REVISED CLAIMS
8:30* ADJOURNMENT
Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to
change of order.
TO d&RSUS THE 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 02-15
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 24, 2002
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
Vice President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Memberg Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey,Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett
(arrived at 5:50 p.m.), Ken Nitz, Pete Siemens(arrived at 5:36 p.m.), and Deane
Little(arrived at 5:44 p.m.)
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Cindy Roessler, Matt Freeman,
Cathy Woodbury, Sally Thielfoldt, and John Maciel
H. BOARD BUSINESS
Agenda Item No. I —Board Workshop to Discuss the Resource Management
Five-Year Strategic Plan.
C. Roessler presented information regarding the five-year resource management
program's five-year strategic plan.
M. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:38 p.m., D. Little stated that the Board would adjourn to the Special Meeting
Closed Session to discuss Closed Session Agenda Items I and 2.
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m. and the Closed Session
commenced at 6:38 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:25 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
IV. D. Little called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. He announced that the
Board had discussed Closed Session Agenda Items I and 2 in Closed Session and
330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 , Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 - E-mail: rnrosdoa 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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that no reportable actions had taken place. He noted that all Board Members were
present at the Closed Session.
Additional Staff Present: Mike Williams and Stephanie Jensen
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS —There were none.
VI. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board adopt the agenda. J. Cyr seconded
and the motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Claim#4138, J. Maciel informed the Board that the amount was for 70
copies of the patrol map book at $70 a copy. He added that the book was
reasonably easy to update.
K. Nitz removed agenda item 7,Authorize the General Manager to Enter into
Retainer Agreement with the Law Firm of Miller, Stan and Regalia in the Matte
of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District v. Wozniak in an Amount Not t
Exceed $25.000.
N. Hanko noted a correction to the June 26 Minutes as follows: Page 11,
paragraph 4 under Informational Reports, line 1, change "Markey" to"Marchi."
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2002, and the
Special and Regular Meeting of June 26, 2002 as corrected;
Agenda Item 4,Ratify Exp
enditures to Dell Computers in the
Amount of$16,533.30 for Purchase of!Qqmpjuer Equipment for
All Departments of the District: Authorize the General Manager to
Purchase Additional Computer Equipment from Dell Computers
for an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000. for a Total Expenditure o
$23,533.30; Agenda Item 5,Ratify Expenditure in the Amount of
$13,902.00 to Cga Marciel Excavating for Road ading Service
at District Preserves; Agenda Item 6, Ap
proval of Resolution
Providing that Board Members Not Otherwise Eligible for an
Employer-Paid or Partially Employee-Paid Group Vision Care
Plan May Participate
in the Plan Available to Permanent
Employees of the District, at the Board Members Own Expense;
Agenda Item 8, Adopt the Attached Resolution Appointing
Jennifer Ventura as a Peace Officer; and Revised Claims 02-12.
K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0(K. Nitz
abstained on Agenda Item 4;N. Hanko, abstained on Claim#4170).
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VM. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. 1 —Proposed Addition of County of Santa Clara
(Hacienda Park Propegy)to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul 012e
Space Preserve. Determine that the&Legmmended Actin As As Set Out i
This Report _egorically Exernp
are Cgt —t from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CE". Adopt the Attached Resolution Accepting the
Conveyance of the County of Santa Clara(Hacienda Park) fft Pro y.
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Tentatively Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
Recommendations Contained in this Report. Including Naming the
Property as an Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Omen
Space Preserve.• Indicate Your Intention to Dedicate the PropM for
Dedication as Public Open Space—(Report R-02-91).
M. Williams presented the staff report. He noted that staff usually brings
an agreement that has been signed by the seller. This time the District will
sign first.
Staff explained the statement in the report regarding future purchases. M.
Williams said the District has to cover County costs and delinquent taxes
on the lots the County picks for at tax sale. C. Britton said the District
asked that that statement be in the agreement because the District wanted
it clear that the District will be the entity that will attempt to purchase lots,
due to tax delinquency, that may become available in the future.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board determine that the
recommended actions as set out in the staff report are
categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA); adopt Resolution No. 02-25,
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Agreement Between the County of Santa Clara and
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for
Conveyance of Real Property, Authorizing Officer to
Execute Quitclaim Deed with Open Space Restrictions and
Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of
the Transaction(Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve—Lands
of County of Santa Clara); tentatively adopt the Preliminary
Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in
the report, including naming the property as an addition to
the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve; and indicate their intention to dedicate the
property as public open space. P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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B. Agenda Item No. 2- Consideration of Adoption of Board Policy for
Public Contract Bidding, Vendor and Professional !consultant Selection.
and Purchasing of Services and Supplies—(Report R-02-94).
S. Schectman presented the report, and stated that staff believes the new
policy will be more user friendly, up to date, and understandable. She
talked about how the new policies would streamline the process for public
works contracting and vendor and consultant selection.
C. Britton commended S. Schectman and S. Thielfoldt for their work on
the project and stated that the proposed policies were all comprehensive
and well written.
P. Siemens also commended staff. He thought the policy was excellent
and will improve efficiency and morale.
C. Britton said a policy regarding issuance of credit cards was already in
place. Previously, the District could reimburse employees who used
personal credit cards for District purchases, but they have District cards
now. This policy will clarify and update that.
L. Hassett expressed concern about miscellaneous staff positions having a
purchasing limit of$2,500. He said he hoped there were checks and
balances and that the Department Manager will take responsibility. C.
Britton referred to Section C of the policy which clarified those checks
and balances.
I Cyr asked about the current policy in which vendors are not limited to
Santa Clara or San Mateo Counties. S. Schectman said that she
recommended deleting a local preference, although by its nature District
bidding tends to attract local bidders. I Cyr said he thought it was helpful
to encourage the District to purchase from vendors within the District
where it is practical. S. Schectman said staff would look into that further
when they develop the administrative policy.
S. Schectman said the procedures for purchase orders and processing and
account charging would be developed as part of the administrative
policies. C. Britton said staff has some ideas to streamline the purchasing
process.
S. Schectman pointed out on page 4 and 5 a list of examples of
professional services which would be covered by the policy. She said the
policy prohibits segmenting purchases to avoid the policy.
Following discussion, the Board agreed by consensus that staff would
indicate on the claims list those items over$10,000 but under$25,000
which were approved by the General Manager. Staff would try the
process for a year, and it would be included in the administrative
guidelines.
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Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the Public Contract
Bidding, Vendor and Professional Consultant Selection,
and Purchasing Policy. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 3—Determine that the Recommended Actions for the
Second Spring Ridge Trail Re-Route are Exempt from the California
Environmental Oualfty Act(CEQA)As Set Out in this Report: Authorize
the General Manager to Amend the Agreement with Freyer&Laureta.
Inc to Provide Consultant Services for Implementation of the Spring
Ridge Trail Re Route and Sausal Pond Observation Area at Lower Windv
Hill Open Space Preserve for an Additional Sum Not to Exceed $4.000:
Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for Construction of the Spring Ridge Trail
Re-Route and the Sausal Pond Observation Area at Lower Windy Hill
Own Space Preserve—(Report R-02-92).
C. Britton explained why the trail was being re-routed and why the
services of an engineer are required. He said they would study the area.
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board determine that the
recommended actions for the second Spring Ridge Trail re-
route are exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) as set out in the staff report; and
authorize the General Manager to amend the agreement
with Freyer&Laureta, Inc. to provide.consultant services
for implementation of the Spring Ridge Trail re-route and
Sausal Pond observation area at lower Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve for an additional sum not to exceed $4,000.
M. Davey seconded the motion.
Discussion: K. Nitz said he still had concerns. He liked the original
plan. C. Britton suggested that he contact staff and go in
the field with them.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Agenda Item No. 7, Authorize the General Manager to Enter into a
Retainer Agreement with the Law Firm of Miller. Starr and Regalia in the
Matter of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District v. Wozniak in an
Amount Not to Exceed $25 000—(Report R-02-95).
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K. Nitz asked where they were on this matter. S. Schectman said the
parties have stipulated to a temporary restraining order and are working on
negotiating a stipulated preliminary injunction which would essentially
extend the temporary restraining order until trial or other resolution of the
matter. K. Nitz asked what the goal of these orders was. S. Schectman
said the current temporary restraining order prohibits any trail use,
motorcycle use, bicycle use, or any alteration of the Preserve, and allows
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the llama use to continue pending trial. The preliminary injunction seeks
removal of the llamas for the rainy season so that winterization and
erosion control can occur. The llamas would be out until spring, at which
time a trial date should have been set, or a mutually acceptable resolution
reached. S. Sc ectman said there
h i r was a wide variety of policy olic choices that
the Board could make but she recommended that the Board discuss those
choices in closed session since the matter is in litigation. She said the
motorcycle jump area is still there. I Maciel and Cindy Roessler were
going out the following day to look at the area and determine what
winterization and erosion control is needed. Staff might be grading and
reseeding it for the winter. S. Schectman said there had been no known
violations of the restraining order to date.
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Motion: K.Nitz moved that the Board authorize the General
Manager to enter into a retainer agreement with the Law
Firm of Miller, Starr&Regalia in the matter of
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District v. Wozniak in
an amount not to exceed $25,000. M. Davey seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
E. Agenda Item No. S, Adopt the Attached Resolution'Appointing Jennifer
Ventura as a Peace Officer—(R.eport R-02-97).
J. Maciel reported on this item which had been approved with passage of
the Consent Calendar. He explained that this is a temporary, part-time
position. They are currently down four rangers, but have four candidates
on whom they are doing background checks at this time.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
M. Davey talked about the report from POST in which thebistrict was
mentioned.
K. Nitz: 1. The Use and Management Committee met about the Sierra Azul and
Bear Creek Open Space Preserve's management plan. One of the suggestions
was to do a charette. The Planning Department will do one in November. 2.
There had been several meetings of the Coastal Ad Hoc Committee. 3. He
volunteered at the Los Altos and Redwood City festivals.
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N. Hanko: 1. She commented on some FYIs as follows: The Paul McKowan
memo on the volunteer program. The report of the Congressional Committee on
Appropriations' recommendation that Mt. Umunhum be funded. She
congratulated staff on the National Resource Trails grants. 2. The Coastal Ad
Hoc Committee is holding public hearings on the coast. The hearings had elicited
a number of comments, most of which were not on the EIR, but expressing certain
fears about annexation. She talked about Peter Marchi planning to attend the
meeting, even though it will be on his birthday.
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P. Siemens said there were 10-12 people, including docents, on the Director's
hike in which he participated, and it was a good hike. He said people were
complaining about the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve parking lot situation.
J. Cyr: 1. He said his hike with a Board Member was a similar situation as
described by P. Siemens. It also included docents and was a very pleasant
experience. 2. The most recent issue of Nature Conservancy contained stunning
pictures of the Mt. Hamilton Range.
L. Hassett: 1. He had the latest South Skyline Newsletter. He said he would take
information on the annexation project to their picnic this Saturday. He thought
they were doing a great job with the newsletter. 2. He had a director hike coming
up on Long Ridge and had invited some folks from the coast. 3. He had received
a letter from Ruth Waldhauer which was fairly supportive of District expansion
and expressed a few concerns regarding representation.
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D. Little: 1. S. Thielfoldt and he had gone to Southern California and visited the
California JPIA facility. He said it was impressive. He congratulated S.
Thielfoldt for getting the District involved with that agency. 2. He recently
toured the Southwest and had two recommendations: Canyon de Chelly in
Arizona and viewing of several California Condors at the Grand Canyon.
C. Britton: 1. He announced several dates as follows:
• August 6 LAFPC meeting canceled and rescheduled to August 20;
• August 15, 5:30, goodbye picnic for John Kowaleski;
• August 27, press conference at Mt. Umunhum which c Congressman
man Honda
will attend;
• August 28, all-day event for staff recognition at Rancho de Guadalupe;
• September 8 Committee for Green Foothills 40a' Anniversary at Ridge
Winery;
• September 13 evening event at Saratoga Springs s for staff
recognition;
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• September 14, Coastal VIP Tour;
• September 27, Bay Area Open Space Council Annual Conference;
• September 28,Hidden Villa awards event;
• October 5, Volunteer Recognition event at red barn preceded by a
community open house;
• November 15, 3&District Anniversary dinner at the University Club;
• November 22-23, charette, kickoff of planning for Sierra Azul and Bear
Creek. It will be a Board Meeting.
2. The Paulin purchase closed escrow. S. Schectman said the move-out date for
Jack Paulin is August 22. Litigation will be dismissed when he moves out in
compliance with the Purchase Agreement. M. Davey noted that the Paulin's are
having a big party Saturday. C. Britton asked S. Thielfoldt to add the Paulin
property to the District's insurance policy. 3. The FYIs contained the Grand
Jury report which included discussion of Board remuneration which compares
very favorable to other agencies. 4. The FYIs also contained notice of a
categorical exemption 5. He had given Board Members an accounting of the
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status of the $300 per Board Member conference allowance. 6. Regarding the
coast: a) He was meeting with Jack Olson on Friday. They have requested a 60-
day extension of the comment period for the EIR. He said he would like a
commitment from Farm Bureau about their final interest in this;b) The July 31
meeting will be held here at the Administration office; c) Staff is working on a
fact sheet to clear up erroneous information. It will be mailed to everyone on the
coast; d) Staff is encouraging written responses to the EIR; e) He said the critical
thing is Pescadero had asked for another advisory vote. Rich Gordon will put this
on the August Board of Supervisors agenda. He said the District hoped people
would show up and testify why another vote is not necessary. Staff had a fact
sheet with eight pertinent reasons why a second vote would be inadvisable. He
said staff would be sending a letter to those who signed the petition outlining the
reasons why the vote is not necessary.
L. Hassett expressed concerns about advocating approval of the annexation
project at that hearing. S. Schectman clarified that they are not advocating for any
particular decision or alternative regarding annexation, but only addressing the
second advisory vote issue. Staff points stress that the Board is in the middle of a
process and the issue is, should there be a vote in only a portion of the area being
considered, and what effect would that have on the Board's decision making
process, which is in midstream, and the LAFCo decision making process, which
has not begun. C. Britton stressed that the point of this is not to advocate whether
or not we annex, but that it is inappropriate to place this on the ballot as an
advisory measure in one area when the District is just now circulating the EIR. 7.
There will be a reception for the Director of the National Parks Service on Friday
from 4:30-6:30 at the Presidio in San Francisco.
I Maciel said there would not be a bum at Russian Ridge tomorrow or the next
day. Staff is still working on the bum going forward.
S. Thielfoldt presented an update on the election. She said staff has had many
inquiries. Four incumbents and two additional people have picked up papers, but
no papers have been returned yet.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
Claims No. 02-12
Meeting 02-15
Date 07/24/02
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Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4064 $23,019.29 2M Associates San Mateo Coastal Annexation
4065 $139.13 Accent&Artech Lamination Supplies
4066 $44.74 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing
4067 $694.85 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service
4068 $179.62 All Laser Service Toner Cartridges for Printers
4069 $1,129.83 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs
4070 $50.00 Asbestest,Inc. Floor Tile Testing-Annex
4071 $160.97 AT&T Telephone Service
4072 $34.35 Barron Park Supply Co.,Inc. Plumbing Supplies
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4073 $35.50 Bay Area Air Quality Mgmnt District Permit to Operate Fuel Tank-SK
4074 $75.00 Beaugh,Janet Reimbursement-NCHRA Membership
4075 $369.16 Big Creek Lumber Lumber
4076 $3,089.90 BNY Western Trust Company Note Paying Agent Fees
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4077 $78.30 Board of Equiiization Fuel Tax for Diesel
4078 $53.28 Bookshop Santa Cruz Resource Documents
4079 $122.49 Browning-Ferris Industries Refuse Services
4080 $115.00 Ca Park&Recreation Society Recruitment Advertisement
4081 $208.52 California Water Service Company Water Service
4082 $700.00 Cambria Corporation Database Consulting Services
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4083 $307.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
4084 $836.01 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
4085 $250.38 Cole Supply Co.,Inc. Sanitation Services
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4086 $675.00 Concern Training-Substance Abuse
4087 $259.08 `1 Costco Supplies
4088 $326.02 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies
4089 $158.60 Custom Alignment Vehicle Repair
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4090 $8.70 Dept.of Forestry&Fire Protection Copy of Timber Harvesting Plan
4091 $264.13 Design Concepts Posters of Visitors Map
4092 $480.08 Devitt's Secretarial Service Transcription Services for the District Book
4093 $98.85 Dyna-Med/Galls Incorporated First Aid Supplies
4094 $1,691.13 Expanets Telephone System Maint.&Lease
4095 $3,329.20 First American Title Title&Escrow
4096 $5,013.13 '2 First Bankcard 500.97-Field Equip.&Sup.
224.83-Subscriptions&Maps
225.48-Volunteers Rec.Event
306.77-Utilities
267.05-Out of Town Business Meeting
515.43-Local Business Meeting
285415-Training&Conference Exp.
117.85-Internet Services
4097 $23,842.92 '3 Folsom Lake Ford Vehicle Purchase-Ford F550
4098 $72.51 Foster Brothers Keys&Locks
4099 $9,560.43 Freyer&Laureta,Inc. Consulting Services-Old Page Mill RD&Windy Hill
4100 $75.56 Fry's Electronics Computer Supplies
4101 $135.14 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
4102 $725A6 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
4103 $13,902.00 Gary Marcie[Excavating Grading Svc-Skyline&Foothills
4104 $4,964.15 Giplin Geosciences,Inc. Consulting Services-ECDMC&Pursima Creek
4105 $462.77 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services&Business Cards
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4106 $408.36 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. Garbage Service
4107 $667.85 Guy Plumbing&Heating,Inc. Repair-Dietel Toilets&Rental Unit
4108 $456.34 '4 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
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4109 $2,453.88 Jacaby Engineering Consulting Services-Sandstone Formation
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Claims No. 02-12
Meeting 02-15
Date 07/24/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4110 $70.25 Jensen,Stephanie Reimbursement-Cell Phone Charges
4111 $%00 Jim Davis Auto Vehicle Smog Tests
4112 $147.20 Jobs Available,Inc. Recruitment Advertisement
4113 $12,000.00 Joe's Tractor Service Discing Services SRO/FRO
4114 $568.24 Kimberiee Gassmann's Secretarial Svc Transcription Svc for the District Book
4115 $1.933.27 Kinko's Printing Services
4116 $3.90 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co.Inc. Keys&Locks
4117 $32.17 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies
4118 $820.20 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services
4119 $99.76 Local Government Publications Legal Book
4120 $4,202.64 Locus Technologies Legal Services-Guadalupe River Watershed
4121 $476.53 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services
4122 $9,455.00 Macias,Gini&Company Auditor Services
4123 $152.93 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service
4124 $997.89 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repairs&Maintenance
4125 $22.50 Miller,Ken Reimbursement-Membership
4126 $398.00 National Seminars Group Training-Security for Front Desk
4127 $545.47 Noble Tractor,Inc. Vehicle Supplies
4128 $7,406.25 Nolan,Zinn,and Associates Consulting Services-Sierra Azul&ECDMC
4129 $1,000.00 *5 Northern American Title Company Acquisition Deposit
4130 $40.37 Northern Energy,Inc. Propane Service
4131 $203.68 *6 Northern Energy,Inc. Propane Service
4132 $1,331.31 Office Depot Office Supplies
4133 $686.46 *7 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
4134 $312.04 Oriandi Trailer Trailer Hitch Installation
4135 $27.95 Outdoor California Magazine 3 Year Subscription
4136 $1,968.53 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4137 $3,751.40 Pankc,Architects Architectural Service-FRO Shop Facility
4138 $4,875.36 Peninsula Digital Imaging Patrol Map Books
4139 $49.58 PhotoTime Scanning of Slide&CD-For Family Fun Program
4140 $232.74 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber
4141 $936.74 PiP Printing Newsletter&Map Printing
4142 $858.31 Precise Mailing,Inc. Postage
4143 $117.83 Precision Engravers,Inc. Name Tags Engraving
4144 $22.90 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Boot Repair
4145 $69.95 Rancho Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies
4146 $36.13 Rayne Water Conditioner Rental
4147 $347.10 Reed&Graham,Inc. Hay Bales for Trail Restoration
4148 $664.77 Reserve Account Postage-Postage Meter
4149 $402.50 Rick Skierka Survey for Coastal Annexation
4150 $25.94 Robert's Hardware Field Supplies&Equipment
4151 $100.59 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Mileage
4152 $1,201.25 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
4153 $672.25 Safety Kleen Oil Recycling
4154 $1,924.00 Safway Steel Products Inc. Red Barn Exterior Scaffold
4155 $1,170.20 San Jose Water Company Water Service
4156 $50.00 San Mateo County Chapter of CSDA Membership Dues
4157 $20.00 *8 San Mateo County Public Health Medical Services
4158 $461.61 San Mateo County Times Legal Display Ad.
4159 $30.09 Second Cup Cafd Local Business Meeting
4160 $2,419.00 Seever,Richard DBA Rural Pig Mgmnt Pig Control Services
4161 $662.79 Shell Oil Fuel
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Claims No. 02-12
Meeting 02-15
Date 07/24/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4162 $220.90 Skyline County Water District Water Service
4163 $600.00 Sorich Enterprises Road Dues
4164 $100.00 Spectrum Resources Radio License Renewal
4165 $110.00 Stevens Creek Dodge Vehicle Supplies
4166 $106.20 The Bone Room Snake Skeleton
4167 $746.00 Tires on the Go Vehicle Tires
4168 $41.33 United Parcel Service Shipping
4169 $3,900.78 United Rentals Highway Tech. Equipment Rental
4170 $59.68 Verizon Pager Service
4171 $86.60 West Group Legal Books
4172 $300.00 Wolfe,Roberta Recording Services
4173 $200.00 Woodside&Portola Private Patrol Patrol Services-Windy Hill
4174 $25.50 Xpedite System,Inc. Fax Broadcast Systems Services
4175R $37.30 Dep.of Forestry&Fire Protection Timber Management Plan
4176R $4,728.00 Old Republic Title Company Escrow Fee-Paulin Acquisition
4177R $300.00 Wolfe,Roberta Recording Services
4178R $340.67 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies,
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies
Total $174,277.57
.1 Urgent Check Issued 7/05/02
*2 Urgent Check Issued 7/01/02
*3 Urgent Check Issued 7/01/02
*4 Urgent Check Issued 7/12102
*5 Urgent Check Issued 7/11/02
*6 Urgent Check Issued 6/28/02
*7 Urgent Check Issued 7/12/02
*8 Urgent Check Issued 7/17/02
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 02-17
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 14, 2002
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
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j President Deane Little called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey,Nonette Hanko (arrived at 5:43
p.m.),Larry Hassett, Ken Nitz, Pete Siemens, and Deane Little.
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Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Cindy Roessler, John Escobar, Sally
Thielfoldt, Matt Freeman, and Sandy Sommer
H. BOARD BUSINESS
Agenda Item No. 1 -Board Workshop to Discuss the Resource Management
Five-Year Strategic Plan
regarding the five-year
ar resource management
C. Roessler presented informationg g y g
program's five-year strategic plan.
M. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:38 p.m., D. Little stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss Closed Session Agenda Item 1.
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m. and the Closed Session
commenced at 6:38 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:21 p.m.
Staff Present: Sue Schectman, Craig Britton, Del Woods, Tom Fischer, John
Escobar, Mike Williams, and Sandy Sommer
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 9402 2-1 404 + Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org web site: www,openspace.org NF=U'
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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REGULAR MEETING
IV. D. Little called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. and noted that no
reportable actions had taken place in Closed Session.
Additional Staff Present: D. Woods, Mike Williams, John Maciel, Sandy
Sommer, Stephanie Jensen, Carl Oosterman.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board adopt the agenda. J. Cyr seconded
and the motion passed 7 to 0.
VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
N. Hanko removed Agenda Item 3, Approve Cancellation of the August 28, 200
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors,Re-Schedule the First Regular
Meeting in September From September 11. 2002 to September 4, 2002.
Staff answered questions regarding Claims 4248 (ECDM map) and 4213
(Methuselah and Grabtown bridges).
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar,
including minutes of the Special Meeting of July 31, 2002; draft
response to a letter from Ms. Rhesa Rubin,Flicker& Kerin. LLP,
120-B Santa Margarita Avenue, Menlo Park; and Revised Claims
02-13. K.Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0(N.
Hanko abstained on Claim#4274).
VH. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—There were none.
VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I—Proposed Addition of Daloia Propedy to Mt.
Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve:Determine that the
Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the Cilliforni Environmental Qualij, Act(CEQA) As Set Out in This Report; Adopt the
Attached Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the Dgloia Property.
Authorizing the President to Execute the Acquisition Funding Agreement
with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council(and the State of!California Coastal
Conservancy);Adopt the Attached Resolution Dedicating the Daloi
Property as Public Open Space, Tentatively Adopt the Preliminary, Use
and Management Plan Recommendations Contained in Thig Report and
Naming the Progy as an Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve-(Report R-02-100).
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C. Britton introduced Holly Van Houten, Director of the Bay Area Ridge
Trail Council, and Bob Power,who served as interim director for eight
months. He noted that of the $300,000 purchase price, $150,000 is from
grant funds through the Ridge Trail Council. The District has a 50-mile
stretch of the 400-mile Ridge Trail system within its boundary.
D. Woods showed on a map the 11-mile section of the Ridge Trail
connecting Lexington Reservoir and Almaden Quicksilver Park. He noted
and the roe under
were o gaps not owned b the District,
that there e e twrtY
8P Yproperty
discussion was one of them. He said they want to wait until the District
buys the last piece before the trail is dedicated.
M. Williams reviewed the terms and conditions and talked about the
dedication requirement that is a condition of the grant.
C. Britton mentioned that typically with State Park grants and Land and
Water Conservation Fund grants there is a separate document that would
never allow the property to be converted to any other purpose. When we
buy with grant funds we end up dedicating it eventually. All of the
Coastal Conservancy grants require immediate dedication. He did not see
this request from the Ridge Trail Council as unreasonable.
Staff answered questions about why the note was secured with a deed of
trust on other properties. The property was not bought outright because
Mr. Daloia wanted it done this way for tax purposes.
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board determine that the
recommended actions are categorically t from the
g Y exempt
California Environmental Quality Act as set out in the staff
report; adopt Resolution No. 02-27,Resolution of the
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Board of Directors of the Midpemnsula Regional pen
Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase
Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute the Acquisition
Funding Agreement and the Memorandum of Agreement
and the Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and all Other
documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the
Transaction(Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve—Lands of
Daloia); adopt Resolution No. 02-28, Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Dedicating Interests in Certain District
Lands for Public Open Space Purposes(Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve—Lands of Daloia); and tentatively adopt
the Preliminary. Use and Management Plan
recommendations contained in this report and naming the
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property as an addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve. K. Nitz seconded the motion.
Discussion: Holly Van Houten talked about the support of the Ridge
Trail Council for this action. She said this was the first
acquisition grant they were doing. She said they were very
pleased that this little parcel will open up so many miles of
trail. She thanked M. Williams for his professionalism and
patience throughout the process and thanked the District for
being a strong partner. C. Britton agreed with her
regarding M. Williams and said this was a very
complicated deal.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
B. Agenda Item No. 2- Consideration of Authorizing the General Manager
to Execute a Contract with IEDA to Provide Labor Relations for Fiscal
Year 2002-2003 Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,000— Report
R-02-101).
S. Schectman explained the expertise and qualifications of IEDA and the
resources they would bring to the District on many labor matters. They
represent numerous public agencies and SEITJ has worked often with
them. C. Britton added that the workload for the legal department has
grown so that it is not practical or feasible to have S. Schectman doing
negotiations for a month or more, and IEDA can accomplish these tasks
well. S. Schectman will participate as needed in the process.
I Cyr said the employees might perceive this as"hiring a gun." The
attitude and style of the negotiator is critical to the success of the process.
This might be perceived as another layer of insulation from the Board. He
recognized that the Board does not negotiate directly, but the employee
group could see this as a distraction and lengthening of the process rather
than making it more effective. He said that how it is presented to the
employee group is critical.
S. Schectman said staff agreed and are sensitive that employees
understand the business reasons for IEDA's involvement. Managers will
begin discussion about it with the employee groups. She talked about her
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positive experience in the past with the negotiator, Lee Finney.
N. Hanko said she would like to be assured that S. Schectman was
comfortable with the change. S. Schectman said she would still be part of
the team that will be meeting with the Board. She said she had enjoyed
and learned from being at the negotiating table, but was supportive of this
change.
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K. Nitz asked if field staff was okay with the change. J. Escobar said they
have mentioned it to the union representative. He thought staff would
likely rely on the union professional staffs point of view. C. Britton said
it will be the same kind of negotiating team, but S. Schectman will be
resource person, rather than sitting divestly at the table.
S. Thielfoldt informed the Board that there is an annual fee. S. Schectman
said there is a 90-day termination clause if the Board is not satisfied with
IEDA's services. I Escobar said the fee structure is determined by the
size of the organization.
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Regarding concerns about the negotiator perhaps not having worked with
parks agencies, S. Schectman said the core labor issues are common to any
public agency.
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P. Siemens said he thought it was important that the employees know that
this person will still be taking direction from the Board as will the entire
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Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board authorize the General
Manager to execute a contract with IEDA to provide labor
relations for fiscal year 2002-2003 services in an amount
not to exceed $9,000. L. Hassett seconded the motion.
Discussion: C. Britton said, in his opinion,L. Finney and IEDA is very
experienced and using IEDA would be effective and save
staff time.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 3,Approve Cancellation of the August 28, 2002
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors:Re-Schedule the First Regular
Meeting in September From September 11, 2002 to September 4. 2002—
(Report R-02-99).
C. Britton explained why staff was recommending the changes.
N. Hanko said she always looked askance at changes in the regular
meeting schedule. Many plan vacations around the District regular
meeting schedule.
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the September 11 meeting. However, it was the Board's choice.
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N. Hanko suggested instead having a moment of silence or some other
type of recognition.
Mo Aion: M. Davey moved that the Board approve cancellation of the
August 28, 2002 Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors. N. Hanko seconded the motion.
Discussion: L. Hassett commented that in the future they ought to look
at their calendars earlier. He said that Palo Alto gives their
City Council the month of August off. C. Britton said they
try to cancel a meeting in July and one in August, as well as
those near Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
M. Davey: 1. The Stanford draft EIR will probably go into the beginning of
2004. 2. The League of Conservation Voters will have an event on September
26. She said there was an interesting program about Pescadero. There will be a
public meeting in Half Moon Bay tomorrow regarding preserving Pescadero
Marsh.
K. Nitz: 1. He attended the San Gregorio Music Festival. 2. He worked the
District booth at the Palo Alto Art and Wine and Woodside Festivals. 3. He is
going to Pescadero tomorrow. 4. He said California poinsettias(poison oak) are
in bloom. 5. He and M. Davey,N. Hanko, and P. Siemens spoke at the Board of
Supervisors meeting on August 6.
N. Hanko,talked about the Board of Supervisors meeting. She said M. Davey,K.
Nitz, and P. Siemens spoke. She told what comments she made and that she said
that the LAFCo process should go forward. She was pleased to see that none of
the farmers spoke in favor the advisory vote.
L. Hassett: 1. Because of where his property is located, he was advised that he
should get clearance on voting on the coastal issues. He had an appraiser come
out and has been cleared. 2. He shared photos taken on the Director's hike. 3.
He said that someone is running against him in his bid for re-election to the
Board. 4. He talked about the Pony Tracks Ranch event. 5. There will be an
October 10 meeting with the South Skyline Association regarding annexation. 6.
He will join K. Nitz at the Palo Alto wine festival.
J. Cyr: 1. He pointed out in the Rails to Trails fall issue a brief article on trails
near houses are seen as an increased value. 2. He had an article about Galen and
Barbara Rowell being killed in a plane crash. 3. He went on a ride-along with K.
Meeting 02-17 Page 7
it was a very interesting trip. He said staff was very professional during two
incidents that occurred during the trip.
P. Siemens: 1. He worked at the Los Gatos Art and Wine Festival Saturday.
Several people were interested in the District. 2. He talked about his meeting
with Mr. Sturgeon following the EIR hearing. J. Cyr and S. Thielfoldt were also
there.
J. Cyr complimented S. Jensen on the public commentary and the letter to the
editor regarding the coast. P. Siemens agreed. D. Little said the letter to the
Board of Supervisors was excellent.
C. Britton: 1. The Ad Hoc Coastal Committee will meet Monday at noon. 2.
The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee will meet August 20. 3. He had
been asked by the Pescadero/La Honda School District to give a presentation. He
said it was the best meeting they had been to there. They want a no-net-loss of
housing policy. 4. He will be attending a reception at the Presidio on August 26
to meet the new Director of the National Parks Service. 5. The Committee for
Green Foothills gave out buttons supporting the District at the Board of
Supervisors meeting. He was very pleased with the outcome of the vote. 6. He
met with field staff and supervisors regarding the EIR and was pleased to get staff
input. 7. He and J. Escobar were at the San Gregorio Music Festival Sunday, and
talked to 50-60 people. 8. He met with Malcolm Smith. 9. He distributed the
accounting of the $300 Board Members' allowance for conferences. 10. K. N'itz
had asked about the 40a`anniversary of the Committee for Green Foothills on
September 8. He was informed that the District could not pay for the donation
portion. 11. The FYIs included letters from Honda and Boxer regarding Mt.
in he FYIs was the letter to the San Mateo County Board
m. 12. Also the tY
of Supervisors containing the complete petition that was passed out. 13. He
talked about the HalfMoon Bay Review editorial contained in the FYIs. 14. There
was also a memo stating that they are officially naming the two field offices as
field offices, not ranger offices.
S. Schectman: 1. They had signed up for pollution insurance with the California
JPIA pool and are pleased to have this coverage for a very reasonable premium.
2. There had been an Appellate Court decision upholding Marin County's ban on
jet skis. She said it was a recognition that user conflicts are within the province of
government agencies to regulate. She said this was a helpful precedent for the
District. 3. She said she would be on vacation the last two weeks of August.
J. Escobar reminded the Board of the staff recognition events on August 28
(daytime at Rancho de Guadalupe) and September 13 (nighttime at Saratoga
Springs). C. Britton will be honored for 25 years of service.
S. Thielfoldt: 1. She provided an update on training including video training on
Outlook.
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J. Maciel announced that Jenny Ventura was not working with the District any
longer because of schedule conflicts with child care and other issues.
S. Jensen: 1. Eve Dunkel has resigned. 2. The Mt. Umunhum press conference
is scheduled for August 27. 3. She reminded them of the coastal VIP tour on
September 14. 4. L. Patterson and S. Welaratna went to San Gregorio to talk to
people at the Environmental Resource Center about what the District is all about.
Carl 0osterman: 1. Jessica Morgan, Interpretive Aide has promoted family fun
activities at the Nature Center. 2. P. McKowan trained 8 international mountain
bicycle patrollers at El Corte de Madera. The are out making contacts and
educating users. 3. Renee Fitzsimons has completed docent training and is
working on the fall schedule of outdoor activities and to improve outdoor
educational leaders. 4. He confirmed that Board Members had received their
invitations to the September 6 Bear Creek celebration.
C. Britton said he had been asked to serve on the panel for selection of Santa
Clara County Parks Director on September 5.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:23 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
Claims No. 02-13
Meeting 02-17
Date 08/14/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4179 $524.55 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
4180 $954.64 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs
4181 $500.00 American Tower Corporation Radio Repeater-Coyote Peak
4182 $83.97 ANG Newspapers Notice of Elections
4183 $32.95 Ame's Sign&Decal Co.Inc. Signs
4184 $32.88 AT&T Telephone Service
4185 $372.65 AT&T Wireless Cellular Phone Service
4186 $1,968.90 Barg Coffin Lewis&Trapp Legal Services-Guadalupe Watershed
4187 $25.06 Barron Park Supply Co.,Inc. Plumbing Supplies
4188 $20.00 Bay Area Automated Mapping Assoc. Subscription&Membership
4189 $64.94 Bicycle Outfitter Bicycle Tools&Parts
4190 $2,160.70 Big Creek Lumber Lumber to Replace Deck at Mora House
4191 $947.84 Bruce Barton Pump Service,Inc. Water Pump-Silva Property
4192 $590.00 California JPIA Risk Management Conf.-D.Little&S.Thielfoldt
4193 $187.19 California Water Service Company Water Service
4194 $136.73 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
4195 $5,134.30 Citation Press Printing-Catalog Envelopes
4196 $630.39 Costco Supplies
4197 $121.16 Crook,Lauren Reimbursement-Office Supplies&Membership
4198 $139.73 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies
4199 $74.66 *1 Cuzick,Elaina Reimbursement-Office Supplies
4200 $130.00 Decatur Electronics,Inc, Radar Certification
4201 $436.45 Department of General Services Vehicle Procurement Fee
4202 $2.85164 Design Concepts Posters of Visitors Map
4203 $1,199.50 Eccles Engineering Geotechnical Services-Jacques Ridge Staging
4204 $2,320-01 Emergency Vehicle Systems Equipment Repairs
4205 $1,173.27 Expanets Telephone System Maint.&Lease
4206 $50.77 Federal Express Express Mailing
4207 $315.00 *2 Festival Productions Pacifica Fog Festival Fee
4208 $5,324.01 -3 First Bankcard 177.73-Out of Town Bus.Meeting
458.05-Local Bus.Meeting
1335.5-Training&Conf. Exp.
1025.5-Classifed Ad.
160.86-Internet Ser.
1074.72-Field Equip.Supp.&Uniform Exp.
157.01 -Subs.&Books
320.95-S M Land Tour
613.69-Office Supp.
4209 $4,644.70 Freyer&Laureta,Inc. Consulting Services-Old Page Mill RD&Windy Hill
4210 $67.57 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
4211 $865.16 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
4212 $3,112.87 General Graphics Exhibits Exhibit Fram,Panels,and Parts
4213 $10,633.22 Gilpin Geosciences,Inc. Consulting Services-ECDMC&Pursima Creek
4214 $332.87 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental&Delivery Fee
4215 $2,129.60 *4 Indoff Incorporated Office Furniture-Public Affairs Department
4216 $75.00 Jim Davis Auto Vehicle Smog Tests
4217 $147.20 Jobs Available,Inc. Recruitment Advertisement
4218 $180.34 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Photo Processing&Frames
4219 $2,607.88 Kinko's Printing Services
4220 $315.00 *5 Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos Art&Wine Festival Fee
4221 $75.71 Life Assist First Aid Supplies
4222 $1,098.24 *6 Little.Deane Reimbursement-Conference-MCPDF
4223 $847.19 Locus Technologies Legal Services-Guadalupe River Watershed
4224 $1,005.17 Los Altos Garbage Co, Refuse Services
Page 1 of 3
Claims No. 02-13 -
Meeting 02-1 7
Date 08/14/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4225 $86.15 Madco Welding Supplies
4226 $192.14 Malone,Brian Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
4227 $20.00 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service
4228 $660.47 '7 MegaPath Networks Internet Connection-DSL Line FFO&SFO
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4229 $4,562.83 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repairs&Maintenance
4230 $120.00 '8 Minh Tran Reimbursement-Computer Recycling
4231 $7.47 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
4232 $341.64 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Services
4233 $225.16 Mountain View Garden Center Concrete for Deck at Mora House
4234 $670.00 NIW 2002 Conference-National Interpreters Workshop
4235 $84.07 Northern Energy,Ina Propane Service
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4236 $208.27 Ocean Shore Printing Co. 4 Copies of Coast EIR for HMB Library
4237 $159.13 '9 Ocean Shores Company Equipment-Right Angle Drill
4238 $1,700.01 Office Depot Office Supplies
4239 $200.00 On-Site Health&Safety Training-Substance Abuse Awareness
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4240 $208.93 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
4241 $919.68 Orlandi Trailer Trailer Hitch Installation
4242 $1,684.52 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4243 $2,435.00 Pacific Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Eng.Services-Lower Windy Hill
4244 $221.01 Peninsula Digital Imaging Permit Set for Jacques Ridge
4245 $170.89 Petty Cash FFO Office Supplies
4246 $38.81 PhotoTime Scanning of Photos for Fall 2002 News Letter
4247 $643.17 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber
4248 $281.69 PIP Printing El Corte de Madera Map
4249 $36.13 Rayne Water Conditioner Rental
4250 $723.35 Redwood General Tire Co.,Inc. Tire Repair and Tires
4251 $4,351.51 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
4252 $2,249.24 San Francisco Chronicle Subscription,Recruitment&Legal Ad
4253 $1,092.54 San Jose Mercury News Recruitment&Election Advertisement
4254 $1,396.01 San Jose Water Company Water Service
4255 $3,145.00 *10 Santa Clara County Planning Permit Fee-Sierra Azul Jacques Ridge Parking
4256 $44.00 Santa Clara County-Office of Sherriff Fingerprinting
4257 $1,000.00 *11 Saratoga Springs Staff Recognition Event Deposit
4258 $72.26 Second Cup Cafe Local Business Meeting
4259 $2,861.50 Seever,Richard DBA Rural Pig Mgmnt Pig Control Services
4260 $136.80 Skyline County Water District Water Service
4261 $52.93 *12 Sonia Deli Local Business Meeting
4262 $516.00 Starhill Enterprises Rental Equipment-Tafoni Project
4263 $368,00 Steven Warren Singer Christmas Tree Farm Restoration-Skyline
4264 $68.49 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock for Rancho San Antonio
4265 $19.49 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
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4266 $441.92 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
4267 $345.60 Terminix Pest Control
4268 $15.653.75 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-Road Assessment/ECDM
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4269 $2.430.20 Tires on the Go Vehicle Tires
4270 $120.42 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meeting Expense
4271 $40.00 `13 UC Regents Training-Maintenance of Unpaved Roads
4272 $19.86 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
4273 $2,543.30 United Rentals Highway Tech. Equipment Rental
4274 $58.12 Verizon Pager Service
4275 $63.28 West Coast Aggregates,Inc. Base Rock for Wild Cat Canyon Trail
4276 $86.47 Wild Fire-Tyco Field Supplies
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Claims No. 02-13
Meeting 02-17
Date 08/14/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4277 $377.50 Winters,Krug&Delbon Legal Fee's
4278 $434.69 Woodbury,Cathy Reimbursement-Mileage&Membership
4279 $200.00 Woodside&Portola Private Patrol Patrol Services-Windy Hill
4280 $178.78 Xpedite System,Inc. Fax Broadcast Systems Services
4281 R $361.08 All Premium Volunteers Supplies
4282 R $2,660.00 Bay Area Asphalt&Cement Works,Inc Repave&Asphalt Ramps at M.O.in Parking Lot
4283 R $192.09 California Water Service Company Water Service
4284 R $780.00 Central Coast Wilds Habitat Restoration-Williams Property
4285 R $650.00 Emily and Associates Executive Coaching
4286 R $3,576.60 Expanets Telephone Equipment
4287 R $380.00 Half Moon Bay Review Advertisement-Public Hearing
4288 R $538.81 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
4289 R $6,597.09 Jakaby Engineering Consulting Services-Sandstone Formation
4290 R $140,07 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4291 R $392.74 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies,
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies,
Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense
4292 R $518.16 Rivera-Valladares Electric Outlet&Timer for Sprinkler System-M.O.
4293 R $759.90 Therma Corp. HVAC Repair
4294 R $9.56 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
4295 R $1,405.00 West Bay Electrical,Inc. Electrical Work to Instal Flag Pole Light-M.O.
Total $132,572.89
1 Urgent Check Issued 8/02/02
*2 Urgent Check Issued 7/31/02
*3 Urgent Check Issued 8/01/02
*4 Urgent Check Issued 7/25/02
*5 Urgent Check Issued 7/31/02
*6 Urgent Check Issued 7/31/02
*7 Urgent Check Issued 7/26/02
*8 Urgent Check Issued 8/7/02
*9 Urgent Check Issued 7/25/02
*10 Urgent Check Issued 8/02/02
*11 Urgent Check Issued 7/29/02
*12 Urgent Check Issued 7/29102
*13 Urgent Check Issued 8/06/02
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Regional Open Space
MIMMNSM FWCXNW OPEN SPACE DI WCT
September 11, 2002
Mr. Henry Pastorelli
e-mail: Henry_yastorelli@MolDev.com
RE: August 4, 2002 Director's Docent-Led Hike at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
Dear Henry,
Board President, Deane Little, requested that I respond to your letter on the Board's behalf, since
I am the Board Member that was directly involved in the incident referred to in Mr. Rumpf s e-
mail. The Board reviewed your e-mail to Deane Little and Mr. Rumpf s attached e-mail at their
regular meeting on September 11, 2002 and approved this letter as the District's formal response.
The incident described in Mr. Rumpf s e-mail occurred on the Peters Creek loop at Long Ridge
Open Space Preserve on Sunday August 0 near the end of my "Hike with a Director" docent
hike. Our group of about 15 had enjoyed an outstanding day on the Preserve. While we had
encountered numerous mountain bicyclists, our contacts prior to this incident had all been
extremely positive and amicable.
Our group was headed downhill, on a very narrow section of the Loop Trail as Mr. Rumpf and a
companion approached the group from the rear. The group had become spread out over about
150 feet of trail. I was at the front of our group when I began to hear shouts from several of our
hikers asking the bicyclists to slow down. When I looked back the bicyclists had already passed
most of our group and were quickly approaching the four or five of us grouped near the front.
As the hike leader, I became immediately concerned for the safety of group. Despite several
requests from our group, it did not appear that the bicyclists had reduced their speed as they
passed additional hikers.
In order to insure that the bicyclists understood our concerns, and to insure everyone's safety, I
remained in the middle of the trail as Mr. Rumpf rode towards me. To assure Mr. Rumpf did not
run into me, I briefly placed my hands on the handlebars of his bicycle. In no way did I
physically accost Mr. Rumpf, nor attempted to intimidate him. However, i"etrospeet;J-have,4o
admit; at"moment, I was not as taetf6l or-diplematie as pefhaps 1 eould have beeft.-Lg Awg se
how my action may have been interpreted differently. And. regret any lack of politeness I
may have shown Mr. Rumpf.
This initial contact was very brief and ended quickly. Fortunately, when our group reached a
clearing just a hundred yards ahead, Mr. Rumpf and his riding companion were waiting to
Mdpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distil Circle 9 Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 e Phone:65"91-1200
September 11, 2002
Henry Pastorelli
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further discuss the incident. Our docent skillfully moved the group ahead. I remained behind to
talk to Mr. Rumpf I appreciated very much that Mr. Rumpf had waited for me in order to
discuss the incident, and I feel we had a chance to discuss our encounter in a polite, civil, and
productive manner.
Since your initial e-mail regarding this incident, staff has interviewed Mr. Rumpf and several of
the hike participants. Staff reported that perceptions of those present vary widely regarding
whether or not Mr. Rumpf s speed was appropriate for the conditions and in accordance with
District rules and regulations. -R&gajrless of what actually occurred,Hewev"—,m4etf�
hav&4o-dude-it-was--inappr*pFiate-of-fne-4&-place-my-hands-e*4he4mAebar&-of--b&-:-R-umpf-s
bieyele, hewevw briefly. I agm AM user conflicts should-ALYIU-s be handled-Addr-t&vd
mspeetfully in a r&U!Wful manner.-and I have asked staff to remind our volunteers and docents
that diplomacy is always the best choice.
Let me assure you and your members that I will continue to carry out my duties as a Board
member with fairness and objectivity to all preserve users. My comments to Mr. Rumpf in that
incident were in response to what I perceived as an immediate threat to the safety of the group
and in no way reflect a predetermined point of view on my part regarding mountain bicycle trail
use issues. Despite this unfortunate incident, I shared a wonderful day at Long Ridge with the
group members and the dozens of mountain bicyclists we met along the trail.
Sincerely,
Larry Hassett
Director-Ward 6
cc: Eric Rumpf
MROSD Board of Directors
Mdpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle * L"Altos,CA 94M-1404 • Mae:65"91-1200
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Craig Britton
From: "Henry Pastorelli" <Hen ry_Pastorelli@Mol Dev.corn>
To: <deane1itt1@ao1.com>
Cc: <jescobar@openspace.org>; <sjensen@openspace.org>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 8:22 AM
Subject: Director confrontation
Deane,
A copy of this letter, along with Eric's e-mail letter has been mailed
to MROSD (your attention). I would like a written response as requested
below..
Thanks
Henry
August 18, 2002
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Attn; Chairman, Deane Little
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Deane,
After considerable thought, I'm still concerned about the behavior
exhibited by Director Larry Hassett, Ward 6, on the Director's hike on
Sunday, August 4th. I believe it displayed an outburst of emotion
and
intimidation not appropriate for MROSD Board of Directors or Staff. I
feel strongly that there should be a response to this matter,
investigated and documented as you typically do for other preserve
users
who encounter and report confrontations on public preserves.
Most important, by not responding to this type of behavior, I feel it
encourages and fosters a perception that it is permissible to
physically
accost trail users. Many docents witnessed the confrontation. Are they
now thinking it's OK to stop and hold a mountain biker?
As with any letter written to the Board I would like (and am
requesting)
a formal response from MROSD. Please include both this letter and
Eric's
letter in the next Board meeting FYI's.
8/20/2002
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Henry Pastorelli
President, Romp
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CC; Romp Board
Eric Rumpf
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Craig Britton
From: "Henry Pastorelli" <Henry_Pastore11i@Mo1Dev.com>
To: <DeaneLitt1@ao1.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: Director confrontation
>>>>> "Eric Rumpf' <rumpfy77nahotmaiLcom> 08/05/02 01:04PM>>>
>>To whom it may concern-
>>In my dozen years of mountain biking trails here in the Bay Area, I
> had
>>MY
>>first(major) conflict with hikers. I'm well aware of land use
issues
>>between different trail users/groups. I would chalk up the incident
>to
>>a
>>mis-understanding between people but I feel the need to get more
>>information
>>based on what happened and those involved.
> >
>>What took place (in short):
> >Myself and a riding partner were on Saratoga Gap trail Sunday,
8/4/02
>>aprox.
> >12PM.
>>We came upon a group of 15+hikers heading in the same direction on
>>singletrack along Skyline. Well within posted trail speed limits,
in
>>control
>>of ourselves and our bikes, and even slower when passing hikers we
> made
>>it
>>past 10+of the hikers with out incident.
> >Upon passing the remaining 5 they began yelling at us to slow down
as
>>we
>>went by. My friend, who was leading, had his arm pulled at as he
>passed
*>(looked as though he was pushed).
*>1 was physically stopped by the hikers. They stepped in front of me
> on
> >the
>>trail holding my handlebars and arm. The man (who was quite upset)
>>threw his
>>finger in my face telling me to slow down.
>>1 don't think this behavior is appropriate in any situation, but
what
>>troubles me is that this gentleman told me that he was on the board
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> of
>>of
>>some local hiker/land use group that makes decisions on who gets to
> use
>>local trails. I don't remember his name and I am currently trying
to
>>find it
>>online. Larry W ?
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>>I honestly feel that we were unfairly accused of doing something
> wrong.
>>Open
>>communication was lost when they physically got in my face and made
>>threats.
>>I find it troubling that a man in a position of influence would do
> such
>>a
>>thing.
>>I also understand that there are mountain bikers that 'ruin trail
use
'I >>for
>>everyone'...but I know, that in this situation, we were not those
>>mountain
>>bikers.
{' >>
>>So, story being told, what can I do, or what can be done so that
this
>>incident is not retold in a'one-sided' light(to other hike, bike,
>>landuse
>>groups)?
> >Thanks for any help or information you can provide.
>>Regards,
>>Eric Rumpf l(� D 0
>>Los Gatos Ca. �p
>>Cell (408)921-6391
>>> <DeaneLittlaaol.com> 08/20/02 10:32AM>>>
Henry,
Would you mind forwarding Eric's letter to me? It wasn't attached to
your
email...
Deane
8/20/2002
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R-02-102
Meeting 02-18
September 11, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Update on Resource Management Program
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Review status of Resource Management Program. No formal Board action is required.
DISCUSSION
This update will highlight the status of resource management projects at various preserves,
including control of invasive species, surveys, and restoration work. Specific projects to be
addressed are the feral pig control program, rare plant surveys, collection of native seeds,
sudden oak death monitoring, eucalyptus removal at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve and
grassland management at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Prepared by:
Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist
Contact person:
Same as above
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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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R-02-104
Meeting 02-18
September 11, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 2
1 AGENDA ITEM
Resolution of the Board Honoring the Committee for Green Foothills Upon the Occasion of its
40t'Anniversary
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI
Adopt the attached resolution, to honor the Committee for Green Foothills this month, in
celebration of its 40`h anniversary.
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DISCUSSION
Since 1962, the Committee for Green Foothills has played a critical role in the conservation of
peninsula open space. Through grass-roots organizing, local engagement, governmental
advocacy, and partnership efforts—including significant contributions to the formation of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District—the Committee has, and continues to help preserve
green and wild places for generations to come.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Jensen, Public Affairs 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 OOFaEEsr
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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Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Honoring the Committee for Green Foothills
Upon the Occasion of its 40th Anniversary
WHEREAS,a great many momentous events occurred in the year 1959,when President Eisenhower
named Hawaii the 50th American state,the first Barbie doll was sold,the Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 became the first
manmade object to hit the moon, 13 year-old Dolly Parton released her first record,Elizabeth Taylor married for
the fourth time,and—perhaps most significant of all—a group of peninsula activists first organized to form what
would become the Committee for Green Foothills;and
WHEREAS,three years later,continued and increasing threats of development of the peninsula foothills
catalyzed these same concerned citizens to formalize their organization,electing Wallace Stegner as their first
president,dedicating themselves to the goals of land conservation,and embarking on their jay as determined
protectors of and committed advocates for the hills,forests,creeks,wetlands,habitats,animals,plants,and coastal
lands of the Peninsula;and
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WHEREAS,in the ensuing years,through the tireless and single-minded work of its Board,staff,and
volunteers,the Committee for Green Foothills has been the premiere defender of open space on the peninsula,
working at all levels of the community frmn grass-roots organizing and neighborhood engagement,to legislative
development and high-level governmental advocacy;and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional.Open Space District recognizes the
crucial and remarkable role that the Committee for Green Foothills has played in land conservation,both in a singular
manner and as a partner to the many open space and parks agencies that now are active in the Bay Area;and
WHEREAS,as the Committee for Green Foothills celebrates the 40s'Anniversary of its formation,the
District Board reflects with great admiration and esteem upon the Committee's extraordinary accomplishments,from
preventing the damming of Pescadero Creek to the creation of the Palo Alto BaylandsPreserve;from passage of San
Mateo County's "Charter for Parks"program to stopping a proposed subdivision west of Gilroy;from a successful
lawsuit over the Devil's Slide bypass to fostering the creation.of Edgcwood County Park;and of course from the
monumental effort to permanently preserve the District's Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to vital support i
and action leading to voter approval of an expansion of the boundaries of the District to include the San Mateo County
coast.
Now,THUMFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpemnsula Regional Open Space
District does hereby honor and applaud the Committee for Green Foothills on the occasion of its 40*Anniversary,and
offers not only its sincere congratulations and best wishes for the future,but also its deep gratitude and appreciation
for the Committee's remarkable four decades of effort,which has had fundamental,substantial,and enduring
significance to the people of the Bay Area.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
September 11,2002
Regional Open S; ce
R-02-103 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 02-18
l September 11, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Application to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Arroyo Leon Property Addition to
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1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in this report.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District approving the application to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program
for the Arroyo Leon Property addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve.
DISCUSSION
The Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) is a statewide grant program which provides $2 million
annually to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The monies are distributed to
local agencies as 50% matching grants for acquisition, restoration, or enhancement of wildlife
habitat and for trails and programs that give urban residents access to park and wildlife areas.
The application deadline for the current funding cycle is October 1, 2002 and selection of
recipients is made by the end of January 2003. The project must start within three years from the
date the grant funds are appropriated in the State budget. Acquisition grants can be matched
only by non-State funds or gifts of property made available as part of the acquisition project.
Funds are available for projects in six categories. Four of the six categories are funded each year
on a rotational basis. More than one project application can be submitted, but a project can only
be submitted in one of the four eligible categories in one year, even though it may qualify for
more than one. The categories are listed below with those eligible for 2002-2003 funding shown
in bold print.
1. Anadromous Salmonids and Trout Habitat
2. Wetland Habitat
3. Riparian Habitat
4. Trails, Programs, and Urban Access
5. Threatened, Endangered or Fully Protected Species Habitat
6. Deer and Mountain Lion Habitat
The District is proposing to submit one application for this funding cycle in the Anadromous
Salmonids and Trout Habitat category.
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 Am ®.`R�'
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The District has received 10 Habitat Conservation Fund grants since the initiation of this
program, which are summarized below.
Year Name Category Amount Status
Approved
1992 Jacques Ridge Corridor Deer and Mountain Lion $1 million Complete
1994 Devil's Canyon Anadromous Salmonids $325 000 Complete
1995 Soda.Springs Corridor Deer and Mountain Lion $212 500 Complete
1996 Old P Mill Trail Trails $49 000 Complete
1997 Lobitos Creek Headwaters Anadromous Salmonids $420 500 Co lete
1999 Lobitos Creek Headwaters Anadromous Salmonids $325 000 Incom fete
2000 Soquel Creek Headwaters Anadromous Salmonids $274 000 Incomplete
2000 Mills Creek Rare and Endan ered $150 000 Complete
2001 Soquel Creek Headwaters Deer and Mountain Lion $226,000 Iumm fete
2002 Tunitas Creek Anadramous Salmonids $462 500 Incomplete
R[QpM Addition
The District is applying to the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for a$500,000 matching
grant for the Arroyo Leon Property addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
The Arroyo Leon Property is comprised of 161 acres lying adjacent to the western boundary of
the open space preserve. This acquisition would enable the District to protect important
steelhead habitat along a one-half mile segment of Arroyo Leon, connect the Preserve's North
Ridge Trail to Higgins Purisima Road, and provide a link in a planned trail that will someday
connect to Burleigh Murray State Park. The Arroyo Leon Property is located outside the District
boundary but within the sphere of influence. The Property is adjacent to the preserve and is a
natural extension of the preserve boundaries.
The Property is located approximately four miles southeast of Half Moon Bay and is bounded on
the east and south by Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and by private land to the
north and west,most of which is undeveloped. Access is available from Higgins-Purisima Road
approximately one mile east of the entrance to Burleigh Murray State Park. The Property is
improved with a house, barn, and other outbuildings that are clustered together near the west
boundary and do not detract from the open space character of the area. A series of unsurfaced
roads meander through the Property, one connects the District's North Ridge Trail to Higgins
Purisima Road and another descends the north-facing hillside to Arroyo Leon Creek and crosses
to adjacent private property.
Arroyo Leon Creek is a predominant feature of the Property and passes through the northern
portion of the Property. Owners of the Property have seen large adult steelhead in the creek
within the past two years and the young are currently present, which shows that adult steelhead
spawned successfully here last winter, as young fish rarely move upstream. There is also
evidence the creek provides a nursery area for steelhead. Spawning gravels are ideal, siltation is
negligible, and there is no known chemical or thermal pollution. The creek runs year-round and
is partially fed by perennial springs located on the Property. The water levels are more than
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sufficient to sustain young steelhead and the aquatic insects they feed on. The California
Department of Fish and Game has surveyed Arroyo Leon Creek and determined that, although
the creek has lost its former value as an anadromous,fishery resource, it can be restored to an
excellent fishery. Arroyo Leon Creek has excellent upstream potential as a spawning and
nursery stream where the Property is located, but downstream, below the Property,
improvements are imperative.
Immediately adjacent to the stream is an impressive riparian forest dominated by large alder,
bay, and willow, with an understory of shrubs including blackberry, poison oak, hazelnut,
dogwood, and exceptional specimens of wax myrtle and huckleberry. The ridge and portions of
the side slopes contain chaparral species typical of the central Coast Range, with coyote brush,
blue blossom, toyon, and coffee berry prominent. An unusual occurrence of golden chinquapin
is described by biologist Eric Remington in his field inventory as the largest grove of this rare
species he has seen in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The Property's rugged terrain includes a prominent knoll and moderately steep north-facing
slopes above Arroyo Leon Creek. Except for small grassland meadows near the ridgetop,the
Property is mostly wooded. A mixed evergreen forest made up of tanbark oak, coast live oak,
Douglas fir, Monterey pine, and a variety of native shrub species grows in the side draws and on
the slopes that lead down to Arroyo Leon Creek. Within this mixed evergreen forest is a small
grove of old growth redwood. Evidently these remain because redwoods were not abundant and
logged in this canyon; there is no evidence of redwood removal(stumps and second growth
sprouts, etc.)within the Property. These trees are the likely home of the endangered marble
murlet, as one as been recently rescued in Purisima Creek Canyon less than a mile to the south of
Arroyo Leon Creek.
The Property offers an unusually wide diversity of native plant species, considering the limited
size of Property and past ranching/farming history. During an August reconnaissance, the
District's consulting biologist tallied 101 species of plants. The inventory of fauna includes
species observed in Arroyo Leon watershed over a period of five years. He expects that all
species probably occur on the Arroyo Leon Property. During his past visits he has found seven
species of amphibians, including the threatened red-legged frog. Reptile species numbered
twelve,with the endangered San Francisco garter snake among the group. Bird species
numbered 93 including Swainson's hawk, which is considered threatened by the State. Twenty-
seven species of mammals were found in the watershed and the presence of mountain lions was
confirmed on the Property by recent scratchings on a tree. The inventory also confirmed the
presence of prickly sculpin, another native fish that uses steelhead habitat.
Existing unsurfaced roads provide excellent opportunities for expanding the Preserve's trail
system to include connections to Biggins Purisima Road and Burleigh Murray State Park. An
extension of the North Ridge Trail through the Property will provide trail users a desirable outlet
to Higgins Purisima Road where they could continue on the road towards the coast or loop back
to the Preserve's west entrance at Purisima Creek Road. The North Ridge Trail extension will
also provide a much-needed vehicular access for District patrol of the north ridge area. A second
potential trail could utilize an overgrown road descending the north-facing slope to Arroyo Leon
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Creek where, if a trail easement across adjacent private property to the north could be obtained, a
connection to Burleigh Murray State Park could be achieved.
CEQA.COMPLIANCE
Project Descrioon
The project is the application to the Habitat Conservation Fund for a grant to assist in acquiring
161 acres of stream and watershed land as an addition to the existing Purisima Creek Redwoods
Open Space Preserve. The Property includes an important spawning and nursery area for the
federally threatened steelhead trout. Ultimately, the Property will be included in a
Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for the adjacent open space-preserve. The Property
will be open to the public in the future for low-intensity public recreation and will be preserved
permanently as open space and maintained in a natural condition.
CEOA Determin ion
The District concludes that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is
categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act under Sections 15317, 15325,
and 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines as follows:
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Section 15317 exempts acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain open space character of
an area. If the grant application is approved and the District determines to acquire the Property,
the District will acquire fee interest and maintain the open space character of the Property with
no new development proposed as part of this project.
Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership in interests in land in order to preserve open
space. This acquisition, if grant funding is approved and the District determines to acquire the
Property, will transfer fee ownership of the Property to the District which ensures that it will be
preserved as open space.
This potential acquisition qualifies under these two sections. The actions proposed are also
exempt under Section 15061, as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect
on the environment.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner
Contact person:
Same as above
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MlDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM-FISCAL
YEAR 2002-2003 UNDER THE HABITAT
CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF TIHE
CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 FOR
THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:
ARROYO LEON PROPERTY ACQUISITION
WHEREAS,the people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife
Protection Act of 1990,which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to
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acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection
purposes; and
WHEREAS,the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of a portion of the program within the State,setting up necessary
procedures governing application by local agencies under the program;and
WHEREAS,said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation
require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said
application to the State; and
WHEREAS,said application contains assurance that the applicant must comply with;and
WFIEREAS,the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California for
acquisition or development of the project.
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE TT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under
the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance for the above project
2. Certifies that said applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application
form.
3. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work
on the project included in this application,the required match; and will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project.
4. Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District to conduct all negotiations, execute
and submit all documents, including,but not limited to applications,agreements,
amendments,payment requests and so on,which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
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R-02-105
Meeting 02-18
September 11, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Solicit Bids for one Tractor
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Authorize staff to solicit for bids to purchase one tractor.
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At your March 27, 2002 meeting you approved the fiscal year 2002-2003 budget, which
included $40,000 for the purchase one tractor (see Report R-02-47). This tractor will be a
small, compact piece of equipment used primarily for trail maintenance and restoration
projects. The tractor could also be outfitted with various attachments including a posthole
digger and rock breaker. The tractor will be assigned to the Skyline Field Office, but will be
available for projects in both geographic areas.
Prepared by:
David Topley, Support Services Supervisor
Contact person:
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Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org •Web site:www.openspace.org =T
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
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Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
Revised
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# Amount Name Description
4296 $29,691.64 2M Associates Coastal Annexation Consultant Study
4297 $1,300.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
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4298 $30.00 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing
4299 $450.00 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
4300 $145.78 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service
4301 $1,226.25 All Laser Service Printer Service&Toner
4302 $580.93 All Premium Promotional Products Staff Recognition Supplies
4303 $5,816.51 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs
4304 $500.00 American Tower Corporation Radio Repeater-Coyote Peak
4305 $1,445.00 "1 ASLA National Conference Conference-A.Ruiz,D.Vu,C.Woodbury,&S.Sommer
4306 $500.00 Association of Bay Area Governments Annual Membership
4307 $8.02 AT&T Telephone Service
4308 $361.92 AT&T Wireless Cellular Phone Service
4309 $39.85 Barron Paris Supply Co.,Inc. Plumbing Supplies
4310 $64.94 Bicycle Outfitter Bicycle Tools&Parts
4311 $155.71 Big Creek Lumber Fencing Materials
4312 $206.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fee
4313 $181.83 Body Therapeutics Safety Supplies
4314 $55.00 Britton,L.Craig Reim.-Conference-Committee for Green Foothills
4315 $122.49 Browning-Ferris Industries Refuse Services
4316 $253.68 Bruce Barton Pump Service,Inc. Water Pump-Silva Property
4317 $100.00 Ca Park&Recreation Society Recruitment Advertisement
4318 $50.00 Ca.Soc.of Municipal Finance Officers Conference-Financial Seminar-S.Thielfoldt,B.Congdon
4319 $95.00 California Chamber of Commerce Yearly Subscription
4320 $30.00 California Exotic Pest Plant Council Membership Dues
4321 $259.35 California Water Service Company Water Service
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4322 $1,516.00 Cambria Corporation Database Consulting Services
4323 $403.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services
4324 $285.00 CARPOSA Registration-G.Baillie,J.Escobar&J.Maciel
4325 $147.71 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
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4326 $19,999.00 Citation Press Printing-Coastal Brochure&Fall 2002 Newsletters
4327 $449.71 Cole Supply Co.,Inc. Sanitation Services
4328 $106.77 "2 Congdon,Bunny Reimbursement-Staff Event Supplies
4329 $172.53 Costco Supplies
4330 $37.96 Crook,Lauren Reimbursement-Office Supplies&Membership
4331 $5.40 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies
4332 $82.21 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies
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4333 $4,253.69 Design Concepts Posters of Visitors Map
4334 $54.04 Devitt's Secretarial Service Transcription Services for the District Book
4335 $766.85 Dillingham Associates Consulting Services-Jacques Ridge Staging Area
4336 $130.31 Dorfman Pacific Field Supplies
4337 $59.07 Dyna-Med/Galls incorporated First Aid Supplies
4338 $582.88 Emergency Vehicle Systems Equipment Repairs
4339 $875.00 Emily and Associates Personnel Training
4340 $418.63 Expanets Telephone System Maint.&Lease
4341 $289.71 Federal Express Express Mailing
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Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
Revised
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# Amount Name Description
4342 $5,695.90 *3 First Bankcard 62.59-Out of Town Bus.Meeting
47.06-Local Bus.Meeting
1451.4-Training&Conf.Exp.
357.54-Software
134.86-Internet Ser.
725.83-Field Equip.Supp.&Uniform Exp.
145.04-Event Supplies
1450.46-Coastal Com.Meeting Exp.
1321.12-Office Supp.
4343 $55.00 Fitzsimons,Renee Reim,Conference-Committee for Green Foothills
4344 $71.67 Forestry Supplies,Inc. Field Supplies
4345 $309.65 Foster Brothers Keys&Locks
4346 $1,140.00 Freyer&Laureta,Inc. Consulting Services-Old Page Mill RD&Windy Hill
4347 $1,052.17 Garcia Well&Pump Company Adjustment to Well Pump-Sherrill Residence
4348 $697.54 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
4349 $1,82.20 Gempler's,Inc. Field Supplies
4350 $3,669.99 Gilpin Geosciences,Inc. Consulting Services-ECDMC&Pursima Creek
4351 $751.33 *4 Glenn Young Picture Framing-Staff Event
4352 $208.22 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. Garbage Service
4353 $39.00 Half Moon Bay Review One Year Subscription
4354 $2,694.96 HortScience,Inc. Consulting Services-Bay Tree Evaluation-RSA
4355 $3,500.00 Hulberg&Associates,Inc. Appraisal Fee
4356 $2,250.00 IEDA,Inc. Consulting Services-Labor Relations
4357 $189.44 Indoff Incorporated Office Furniture-Public Affairs Department
4358 $1,467.84 Jakaby Engineering Consulting Services-Sandstone Formation
4359 $50.00 Jim Davis Auto Vehicle Smog Tests
4360 $177.15 Jobs Available,Inc. Recruitment Advertisement
4361 $300.00 *5 Kate Hall Training Expense-C Collar&Backboard
4362 $387.37 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Photo Processing&Frames
4363 $200.38 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co.Inc. Keys&Locks
4364 $58.21 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies
4365 $22,358.86 *6 Lasher Auto Center Vehicle Purchase-Dodge
4366 $2,463.83 Locus Technologies Legal Services-Guadalupe River Watershed
4367 $346.61 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services
4368 $27.69 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service
4369 $1,927.52 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repairs&Maintenance
4370 $11,737.80 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services
4371 $16.13 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
4372 $375.00 National Employment Law Institute Conference-J.Beaugh&S.Thielfoldt
4373 $39.00 National Notary Association Membership Renewal-S.Thielfoldt
4374 $215.00 National Recreation&Park Association Membership Renewal
4375 $1,471.62 Noble Tractor,Inc. Vehicle Supplies
4376 $2,200.00 *7 NTL Institute Training-J.Maciel
4377 $176.00 Office Team Front Desk Temporary Help
4378 $246.45 Oosterman,Cad Reimbursement-Event Supplies
4379 $298.09 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
4380 $27.56 Odandi Trailer Trailer Hitch Installation
4381 $540.38 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4382 $520.00 Pacific Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Eng.Services-Lower Windy Hill
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4383 $2,236.38 Panko Architects Architectural Service-FRO Shop Facility
4384 $896.98 Peninsula Digital Imaging Maps,Mounting Pictures&Copies for Jacques R.
4385 $300.00 *8 Petty Cash FFO Office Supplies
4386 $30.31 PhotoTime Scanning of Photos for Fall 2002 Newsletter
4387 $857.94 PIP Printing Newsletter&Map Printing
4388 $4,975.00 Platinum Roofing,Inc. Re-roofing-Monte Bello Ranger Residence
4389 $8.15 Pringles Tractor Co. Tractor Repairs
4390 $304.75 QuantumLink Communications Long Distance Telephone Service
4391 $16.89 Rancho Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies
4392 $176.00 Ray L.Hellwig Services,Co.,Inc. HVAC;Repair-Admin.Office&Tenant Space
4393 $100.00 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Sudden Oak Death Workshop
4394 $3,775.00 Romic Environmental Technologies Hazardous Waste Removal Service
Corp.
4395 $1,232.72 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
4396 $61.15 RV Cloud Plumbing Supplies
4397 $553.41 San Jose Mercury News Req.for Bids-Jacques Ridge Staging Area&FFO Shop
4398 $1,247.91 San Jose Water Company Water Service
4399 $212.13 Sanguinetti,David Reimbursement-Personal Property-Accident
4400 $1,970.00 *9 Santa Clara County Building Dept. FFO Shop Facility
4401 $1,035.50 Santa Clara County-Dept.of Env. Permit-Hazardous Material Storage
Health
4402 $752.00 Santa Rosa Junior College New Recruitment Academy Training
4403 $197.83 Second Cup Caf6 Local Business Meeting
4404 $1,740.50 Seaver,Richard DBA Rural Pig Mgmnt Pig Control Services
4405 $137.00 Sequoia Analytical Water Quality Test
4406 $630.87 *10 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
4407 $70.80 Shell Oil Fuel
4408 $152.95 Smith,Denise Reimbursement-Seminar
4409 $150.00 Smith,Malcom Public Affairs Consultant
4410 $109.02 Sommer,Sandy Reim,Mileage&Conf.-Comm.for Green Foothills
4411 $1,063.57 Stevens Creek Dodge Vehicle Supplies
4412 $202.84 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock for Rancho San Antonio
4413 $128.81 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
4414 $2,400.00 System for Public Safety Recruitment-Background Research
4415 $1,000.00 The University Club Deposit for 30th Anniversary Event
4416 $14.00 The Wildlife Society Membership Renewal
4417 $254.00 Thlelfoldt,Sally Reimbursement-Staff Recognition Event Supplies
4418 $339.30 *11 Togos Staff Recognition Event Expense
4419 $168.25 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supplies
4420 $22.61 Union 76 Fuel Expense
4421 $26.08 United Rentals Highway Tech. Equipment Rental
4422 $81.40 *12 United States Postmaster Postage
4423 $1,425.00 Valley Tree Care Tree Trimming
4424 $48.09 Verizon Pager Service
4425 $114.84 West Group On-Line Legal Services
4426 $271.47 Wild Fire-Tyco Field Supplies
4427 $191.63 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Mileage
4428 $10.81 Wolf Camera Film Development
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Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
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# Amount Name Description
4429 $600.00 Wolfe,Roberta Recording Services
4430 $55.00 Woods,Del Reimbursement-Conf.Committee for Green Foothills
4431 $200.00 Woodside&Portola Private Patrol Patrol Services-Windy Hill
4432 $131.25 Xpedite System,Inc. Fax Broadcast Systems Services
4433 $118.99 Zadek,Lisa Reimbursement-Mileage
i 4434 $64.80 *13 Zadek,Lisa Reimbursement-Local Business Meeting Expense
4435 R $102.34 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Mileage
j 4436 R $67.57 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
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4438 R $259.88 Kinko's Printing Services
4439 R $2,400.00 L.S.S.&Associates Training-F.Reneau
4440 R $1,667.48 Office Depot Office Supplies
4441 R $401.76 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies,
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies,
Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense
4442 R $8,830.65 Precise Mailing,Inc. Postage
4443 R $705.00 San Jose State University Training-B.Downing,C.Sparks-Hart,S.Anderson
4444 R $2,713.00 Santa Clara County-Planning County Architectural Renewal Fee-Foothill Shop Building
4445 R $3,533.69 Saratoga Springs Staff Recognition Event
4446 R $25.96 Sonia Deli Local Business Meeting
4447 R $27,810.64 Sprint United Management Co. Sprint Annual Lease Refund
4448 R $688.81 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
4449 R $71.72 Tooland,Inc. Field Equipment&Supplies
Total $227,084.11
*1 Urgent Check Issued 9/6/02
*2 Urgent Check Issued 8/27/02
*3 Urgent Check Issued 9/1/02
*4 Urgent Check Issued 8/22/02
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*8 Urgent Check Issued 8/27/02
*9 Urgent Check Issued 8/20/02
*10 Urgent Check Issued 8/26/02
*11 Urgent Check Issued 8/26/02
*12 Urgent Check Issued 9/4/02
*13 Urgent Check Issued 8/26/02
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August 30, 2002
Chairman Gage and Members of the Board
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
70 West Hedding Street, I01h Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
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RE: Stevens Creek Quarry Legal Nonconforming Use Determination
Dear Chairman Gage and Members of the Board of Supervisors:
On behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would like to submit the following
comments regarding the use and activities on Parcel B of Stevens Creek Quarry. The District owns
and manages approximately 47,000 acres of open space land including Picchetti Ranch Open Space
Preserve, which adjoins the southern boundary of Stevens Creek Quarry, and Fremont Older Open
Space Preserve that lies approximately 0.5-mile east of the Quarry and adjacent to Stevens Creek
County Park. In keeping with its mission to actively acquire and preserve open space land, the
District expects to continue purchasing, enhancing, and restoring natural habitat, and providing the
public with low-intensity recreation opportunities near or adjacent to the Quarry. The District,
therefore, has great interest in the Quarry's existing and future operations.
It is the District's opinion that quarrying activities on Parcel B of Stevens Creek Quarry are not
eligible for designation as a legal nonconforming use since these activities began after the Count
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first required a use permit for the property in 1947. Moreover, there is evidence that quarrying on
Parcel B was abandoned before 1959 and again during the late 1970s to early 1990s, negating the
argument that a use permit was not required until after quarrying was underway in 1959. Quarrying
on Parcel B has therefore been allowed to occur sporadically without a legal use permit and without
proper public review and monitoring for many years. To address the inadvertent oversight, we urge
the County Board of Supervisors to extend their legal authority by requiring a use permit for Parcel
B. The use permit will allow the County to regulate the quarrying activities on Parcel B to ensure
that these activities will neither significantly impact the surrounding environment nor infringe on
the interests of County neighbors, residents, and public recreation lands.
The District appreciates the diligence demonstrated by the County as shown with their careful
assessment of Stevens Creek Quarry.
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General Manager
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Denice Dade
LCB:ar
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
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Mr. David Knapp, Manager
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Dave,
Thank you so much for agreeing to be a"Guest Speaker" at the District's Staff Recognition Day
Event yesterday!
Your talk about your experiences working at Mt. Umunhum during the"operational" years was
very interesting, especially the story about affecting the electric garage doors in the area. Also,
hearing about the process of using the technical radio equipment was very informative. There
are several District staff members interested in radio communication who found your talk
particularly fascinating.
David, thank you again for taking time out of your day and joining District staff and participating
in our staff recognition day!
Best regards,
L. Craig ritton
General Manager
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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Ms. Kitty Monahan
21311 Almaden Road
San Jose, CA 95120
Dear Kitty,
Thank you so much for agreeing to be a"Guest Speaker" at the District's Staff Recognition Day
Event yesterday!
Your talk about the history of the New Almaden area was delightful and entertaining. Especially
interesting were the handouts of maps and old photographs. Your enthusiasm for this subject is
contagious. Staff especially appreciated hearing the history of the mining activity and how the
historical culture and business relates to lands the District now manages and preserves.
Kitty, thank you again for taking time out of your day and joining District staff and participating
in our staff recognition day!
Bes regards
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org OO RAEF�
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| Thank you for your e-mail mf August 12. 2OO2. �
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Aa you know, access to the Mt. Umunhurn Area is currently limited, and until the toxins and unsafe
structures left behind by the U.S. Air Force at the former radar station on the summit have been removed,
public access will continue toberestricted. The District ia working toward a cleanup of the site and
intends eventually to restore the area to a more natural condition suitable for public access. What the
District has done ho date toward the cleanup includes the following:
* In July 2001 the District provided a site tour for a field representative from Senator Barbara
Boxer's office, as the Senator had indicated an interest in assisting the District in discovering if
funding from the federal government might be available for the cleanup.
In September 2001, the District invited over 100 local officials to tour the Air Force Station in
� order to help them appreciate the open space value of the area and to identify any posssible
cooperative opportunities for cleaning itup. Since this site tour, the cities of Monte Ganano.
Saratoga, Cupertino, and San Jose, eo well owthe Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation
� Commission, have all passed Resolutions of Support for federal funding to clean up Mt. Um.
� * The offices of San Jose City Counci|member Pat Oondo and Representative Zoe
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On another front, the master planning process combining both Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods |
� Open Space Preserves has begun. The first phase was bn conduct oReoouom Inventory and Assessment |
P |n which ab*ennof consultants and District staff nnoppedand evaluated the area's natural and '
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process,which will address public use, access, and future development of low-intensity recreation /
facilities, including facilitating the implementation of key regional trails such as the Bay Area Ridge Trail. |
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Regarding Lexington Quarry, no, itimnot partof public or District property, but is privately owned by West /
Coast Aggregate. You would have to contact that company to see if bicycle riding is allowed around or in |
the quarry, To the south of the quarry, the District's Limekiln Trail is open to the public /
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The District has no mountain bicycle trails through the preserve to Summit Road at this time. /
As for information on bicycling from Los Gatos to Loch Lomond Reservoir, I don't know if you mean
bicycle road riding or mountain bike trail riding. | believe the only way you can do this 'ouroeymoa '
bicycle ioonroads. The District does not have any trails connecting Los Gatos and the Loch '
Lomond Reservoir, and according to this webaiteUttp://www.oi.aanta- '
cnuz.ou.um/vvt/l/za/llra.btonl\, mff-rmadridiug io not allowed inthe Loch Lomond Recreation Area. '
For the best road routes recommended for bicycles, you could go to your local bicycle shop,which should /
have a number of books and maps on roads and trails throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Trail
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Subject: FW: Information
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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From: <MichaelDufort@aol.com>
To: <mrosd@openspace.org>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 11:12 AM
Subject: Information
> 1) When will access to Mt. Umunhum from Woods Trail/Barlow Rd. be made
avail?
> 2) What is left to do on the area clean-up & trail access projects?
> 3) Is the Lexington quarry on public property? Is riding in/around the
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* 4) Can one get from Bear Creek Rd. to Upper East Zayante Rd. via
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Planning Administrative Assistant
650-691-1200 ext.513
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Chairperson Donald Gage and VIA FACSUMLE
Members of the Board of Supervisors (408) 298-8460
County of Santa Clara
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Subject: Revisions to the County Zoning Ordinance as a Result of Changes to the Subdivision Map Act
Affecting Lot Line Adjustments (SB497)—August 27, 2002 Agenda: Item 73
Dear Honorable Supervisors:
The proposed County Zoning Ordinance changes on your August 27, 2002 agenda are of particular interest to
the Mid em ula Regional n District(District) m h relate
p ns g Open Space s (D str ct) since they e ate to our shared goal of preserving
valuable open space resources throughout the region. The District recognizes that the enactment of an
ordinance implementing S13497, requiring jurisdictions to find that lot line adjustment conform with the
General Plan, will result in a more environmentally sensitive approach to rural hillside development in keeping
with the County's General Plan.
District staff is closely following the proposed changes to the County Zoning Ordinance to determine how the
new rules can accommodate our mission of acquiring and preserving open space. We have initiated
discussions with County staff to gain a better understanding of the proposed changes and to explain our
analysis of the situation. We have expressed particular interest in the proposed changes that support lot line
adjustments resulting in environmentally superior development. This approach is consistent with our
intentions when reconfiguring parcels to reduce the impact of development, while acquiring and preserving the
maximum amount of open space for public enjoyment.
If you decide to accept the August 27, 2002 report and direct staff to prepare a revision to the County Zoning
Ordinance, we look forward to continuing our dialogue with County staff in our effort to further the cause of
open space preservation.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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Sue Schectman, MROSD General Counsel
Cathy Woodbury,MROSD Planning Manager
Del Woods,MROSD Senior Acquisition Planner
Ann Draper,Director,Planning Office
Carolyn Walsh,Principal Planner
Ann Miller Kavel, County Counsel
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-691-1200
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August 19,2002
Chairman Jerry Lewis Ranking Member John Murtha
Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense
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Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense
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Dear Defense Appropriations Conferees:
I am writing to ask that you please include in the final Defense Appropriations
Conference Report language contained in the House Committee Report which encourages
the Department of Defense to clean up the Mount Umunhum site in San Jose,CA as part
of the Formerly Used Defense Sites(FURS)program.
Mount Umunhum is home to the former Almaden Air Force Station where from 1957 to
1980 the U.S. Air Force constantly monitored the West Coast skyline for foreign fighter
planes and kept a vigilant watch over our homeland. In 1986, the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District(MROSD)acquired the former Almaden Air Force Station and all of
its remaining facilities on Mount Umunhum with the intent of restoring the site to a
natural condition, and providing public access to this 3,486 foot high peak. Mount
Umunhum offers spectacular panoramic vistas, from Monterey Bay to Mount Diablo to
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Unfortunately,high levels of toxic materials have been found in the abandoned U.S. Air
Force facilities, including lead, lead-based paint, and asbestos,which have made the
clean up and restoration of this area expensive for the MROSD_ The Department of
Defense is responsible for cleaning up properties that were formerly owned, leased
possessed,or operated by Department of Defense. It is estimated that the entire clean up
effort would cost a minimum of$2.5 million.
For some time,the MROSD has been working with the community,state and
congressional leaders to obtain federal funding to clean up the site and allow it to be
opened to the public for low-intensity recreational use, To assist in this effort the San
Jose City Council passed u resolution on October 23,2001, in support of the MROSD',s
efforts to obtain fe&val monies for the clean up of Mount Umunhum. However, without
funding from the Department of Defense, Mount Umunhum will remain closed to the
public,contaminated and a ghost town of decrepit and unsafe structures.
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With the City of San Jose committed to the restoration and permanent enhancement of
the site,funding this year from the Department of Defense will make clean up,restoration
and major public use of the site a reality. This program will greatly enhance a wonderful
part of our fragile California outdoors-
i greatly appreciate the work of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which
included the clean up of Mount Umunhum in its report accompanying H.R.5010. It is
my sincere hope that the Conference Committee will include this language in the
Conference Report.
Thank you for your attention to this crucial matter. If you require additional information,
please contact my office directly. Thank you for your time and I look forward to working
with you and your fine staff.
Sincerely,
Michael M. Honda
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August 19,2002
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Honorable Dianne Feinstein
I Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Via facsimile(415) 393-0710
RE: Mt.Umunhum Appropriation in Final Budget Conference
Dear Senator Feinstein:
I am writing to request your attention to and advocacy on behalf of retaining special mention of
an important Bay Area environmental project in this year's final Congressional Budget Report. Currently,
the House Report of the Appropriations Committee includes a recommendation to allocate Formerly Used
Defense Site(FURS) funds to the clean-up of the former Almaden Air Station atop Mt. Umumhum,near
San Jose,California. (See attachment.)Although the request of$3 million dollars for the site clean-up,as
submitted by Senator Boxer,did not receive an appropriation or mention in the Senate budget report, I
hope you can help ensure, in conference committee,the survival of the House recommendation in the
final budget.
The Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District purchased the former air station in 1986, at full
market value, with no discount for environmental toxins or for local use as a public park/open space and
recreation area. Since that time,the Open Space District has gone on to purchase over 200 properties on
the 3,486-foot mountain,which is now the centerpiece of a 15,000-acre open space preserve. Located just
a few miles from the heart of San Jose and the Silicon Valley, Mt. Umunhum,rising from the District's
Sierra AzuI Open Space Preserve, affords spectacular,panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, San
Francisco peninsula, and Silicon Valley. It also provides excellent habitat for several special plant species
as well as for wildlife requiring considerable range, such as mountain lions and raptors.
The District will publicly launch its master planning of the area including Mt.Umunhum in
November. Many of our constituents are keenly interested in plans for low-impact public use and
enjoyment of the mountaintop. Since the presence of toxins and unsafe, decrepit buildings prevents safe
public access, the time for a clean-up of the former military site is now.
I look forward to working with you and to providing any assistance you may need to ensure the
federal government contributes to local and regional efforts to make Mt.Umunhum the"Mt.Tam"of the
south b4y,;-for visitors to enjoy for generations to come.
Sin ely,
L. Craig ig
General Manager
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Cc: Honorable Barbara Boxer
Honorable Mike Honda
MROSD Board of Directors
Enclosure: Reproduction of page 84 of the Report of the Committee on Appropriations,
Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2003
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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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 15, 2002
Ms. Rhesa Rubin
17001 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, CA 94062
Dear Ms. Rubin:
Thank you for letter of July 23, 2002, expressing your interest in the use and management
of the property recently acquired from the Paulin family(Assessor Parcel Numbers 075-
330-190 and 075-330-200). As you may know, the property is currently closed to the
public at this time pending the completion of a master plan for the entire Preserve. This
plan will serve as a blueprint to guide the future use and development of La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve over the next twenty years. Your questions regarding the type of
public use access (including mountain bicycling) to the site via Skyline Boulevard, and
the development of parking facilities will all be specifically addressed in the master plan.
The plan will also address the protection of the Preserve's natural and cultural resources
from any changes in Preserve use or the development of new facilities within the
Preserve.
Given the wide range of issues, we anticipate that it will take several years to complete
the master plan. District staff is seeking the assistance of a consultant to aid in
preparation of the plan. Once the consultant is on board, there will be numerous
opportunities for public participation, beginning with a workshop for neighbors and
representatives from other agencies and organizations to begin laying out a vision for the
Preserve. The target date for this workshop is mid-winter 2003.
We value your input and look forward to your participation throughout the planning
process. In the meantime, should you have any questions about La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve or the master plan,please feel free to contact Matt Freeman, Open Space
Planner II, at(650) 691-1200.
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C. Deane Little
President, Board of Directors
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
330 Distel Circle ® Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org Web site: www.openspace.org ft= BF—ME
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett, Kenneth C.Nitz • Genera(Manager:L.Craig Britton
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MICHAEL R FLICKER` ATTORNEYS AT LAW TELEPHONE
ANTHONY J. KERIN, III (550) 289-1400
RHESA C RUBIN 120-B SANTA MARGARITA AVE.
JASON E. TURNER
DOUGLAS ROBIN MENLO PARKS CALIFORNIA 94025 FAX
MARK A. WALTHER
(650) 838-9250
ANNTA PRESSER
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THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION
July 23 , 2002
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Attention: Thomas W. Fischer
Dear Mr. Fischer:
Thank you for your letter of June 21, 2002 , regarding the
acquisition of 22 acres of property in San Mateo County known as
Assessor' s Parcel Nos . 075-330-190 and 075-330-200 . We reside
in an adjacent property and wish to be kept informed of the
scheduling of any reviews and other district activities
regarding the subject property.
With regard to our specific concerns about this acquisition
by the Open Space District, we are interested in your response
to the following questions :
1 . What type of access are you anticipating that the Open
Space District will provide to this property to the public?
2 . When do you anticipate this will occur?
3 . Are you planning to put in parking lots on or near the
subject property?
4 . Are you planning to include mountain bikes usage in
this new area?
5 . Are you planning for public access off of the current
driveway from Skyline Boulevard into the Open Space area once
trails are established?
6 . When do you plan on having a subsequent meeting on
this matter?
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I look forward to receiving a response at your earliest
convenience . Please send the response to our home address :
17001 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, California 94062 .
We are regular users of hiking trails acquired and
maintained by the Open Space District and are supportive of
their numerous programs . Please let me know if you require any
immediate input from us .
V r truly you s
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Upcoming Volunteer Projects List Page I of 2
(Updated 812002)
9/17/02 Group: Menlo Middle School
(Thur) Project: Fence Restoration-Red Barn Area
Location: La Honda (Red Barn)
Skyline #of vols: 15 Age: Middle School Students
9/26/02 Group: Homestead Technology
2 (Thur) Project: Habitat Restoration
Location: Pulgas Ridge
Foothills #of vols: 20 Age: Adult
3 9/28/02 Group: Community Impact
(Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration—Fennel Removal
Location: Fremont Older
Foothills #of vols: 8-12 Age: 14+(AJ1 minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
4 9/28/02 Group: Preserve Partners
(Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration—Fennel Removal
Skyline Location: Monte Bello
#of vols: 15 Age: 14+
10/3/02 Group: Menlo Middle School
5 (Thur) Project: Fence Restoration-Red Barn Area
Location: La Honda (Red Barn)
Skyline #of vols: is Age: Middle School Students
6 10/12/02 Group: Preserve Partners(Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration—Planting Native Shrubs
Foothills Location: Pulgas Ridge
#of vols: 12 Age: 14+
7 10/19/02 Group: Community Imact(Sat) Project: Trail Restoration—location to be determined
Skyline Location: ECDM
#of vols: 20 Age: 14+
8 10/19/02 Group: Crew Leader Training(Sat) Project: Safety, Habitat Restoration Projects, Fence Projects
Foothills Location: Foothills Field Office
#of vols: 10 Age: Adult
9 10/22/02 Group: Menlo Middle School(Tues) Project: Fence Restoration-Red Barn Area
Skyline Location: La Honda(Red Barn)
#of vols: 15 Age: Middle School Students
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Upcoming Volunteer Projects List
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(Updated 812002)
1 10/26/02 Group: Crew Leader Training
a (Sat) Project: Trail Work Training
Skyline Location: Windy Hill
#of vols: 10 Age: Adult
1119/02 Group: Community Impact(Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration-
Broom Removal/Site Cleanup
Skyline Location: Long Ridge
#Of vols: 15 Age: 14+(Ail minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
11/9/02 Group: Carlmont High School
12 (Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration-Plant Native Shrubs
Foothills Location: Pulgas Ridge
#of vols: 20 Age: High School Students
1 11/16/02 Group: Preserve Partners
(Sat) Project: Trail Restoration-Trails to be determined
Skyline Location: ECDM
#of vols: 20 Age: 14+
14 11/23/02 Group: Sierra Singles
(Sat) Project: Front Meadow Restoration
Foothills Location: Rancho San Antonio
#of vols: 8-10 Age: Adult
15 12/7/02 Group: Community Impact
(Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration-Broom Removal/Site Cleanup
Skyline Location: Long Ridge
#of vols: 15 Age: 14+
12/14/02 Group: Preserve Partners
16 (Sat) Project: Habitat Restoration-Broom Removal
Foothills Location: Pulgas Ridge
#of vols: 20 Age: 14+
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SIXTH ANNUAL YO UNT VILLE
Veterans Dav Run
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Saturday, November 9, 2002
—JOK(6.2 mile) Run & 5K(3.i mile) Run/Walk —
Benefits the Veterans Home and the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
People of all ages and athletic ability are encouraged to participate!
Come Run, Jog or Walk!
• Start: 8:00 a.m.
• Location: Vintage 1870 parking lot, in the center of town.
• Course: Flat course, scenic loop around the Town of Yountville.
• Registration: Before Nov. 4th $20, after Nov. 41h $25 (includes T-Shirt)
• On-Line Registration: www.active.com
• Payable to: Veterans Run— P.O. Box 195, Yountville, CA 94599
• Race Hot Line: 707-944-4931
• Post Race Activities: Snacks & The Veterans Home Drill Team.
Sponsor: —Vintage 1870—Villagio Inn & Spa—Vintage Inn
Hosted By: —Bay Area Ridge Trail—Ranch Market—Yountville Fitness & Health Club
The Veterans Home of California,Yountville
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Please Print
6.2 mile run 3.1 mile run/walk T-Shirt(Circle one)
Male Female S M L XL
Date of Birth Age
Last Name First Name
Street City/State/Zip
Phone Age Division_12/under_13/19�20/29
30/39 40/49 50/59 60/69 70/79 C/89 90+
Waiver(Must be signed)
In consideration of this entry,I hereby for myself,my heirs,executors and administrators,waive any and all claims I may have for damages against The Veterans Home
of California its officers,representatives,agents and affiliated companies.The Yountville Fitness and Health Club,Domain Chandon,the Town of Yountville,all
sponsors and individuals associated with this event,their representatives,successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in connection with this event,
including pre-and post-race activities.1 am aware that running or walking an event may be dangerous and that I must be in good health and physical condition to
participate in the chosen event.Therefore,I hereby attest and verify that I am physically fit and able to participate in the chosen event.
All entrants must sign waiver(Parent/Guardian if under 18)
Signature Date
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Date: September 11, 2002
Re: FYI's
330 Distil Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax 650-691-0485 • E-rnail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
August 16, 2002
TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manger
FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month July Year 2002
VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS CRIMES TOTALS
Bicycles Auto burglary 1
Closed area 6 6
Speed 5 8
Helmet 5 12
Night-riding 0 0 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Dogs Bicycle accident 5
Prohibited area 0 3 Equestrian accident 1
Off-leash 10 11 Hiking/running accident 1
Off-road vehicles 0 0 Other first aid 2
Closed area 0 1 Search & Rescue _0
After hours 4 6 Vehicle accident 0
Fishing 0 0 LZ air evacuation 2
Vandalism 0 9 Fire 1
Parking 11 14
Parking after hours 21 39
Dumping/littering 0 0 ENFORCEMENT
Campfires 0 0 Parking citations 32
Camping 0 0 Other citations 30
Weapons Written warnings 39
Actual contact 0 0 Arrests 0
Report only 0 0 Police assistance 0
Evidence of 0 1
Vehicle closed area 1 1
Encroachment 0 1 MUTUAL AID
Unlawful trail construction 0 1 Accident 3
Law enforcement 1
Landing zone off-site 1
Fire 1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT JULY INCIDENTS
6 Mtn. View dispatch advised of an aggressive dog off-leash in Sierra Azul. B. Malone
responded and found the owner and dog that matched the description. The dog was still off
leash. A citation was issued for the violation and a warning was given for a nuisance dog.
11 A visitor reported that her duffle bag and purse were stolen from the trunk of her car at Rancho
County Park. The purse contained cash, credit cards, drivers license, work checks,blank
checks, and a social security card. The Sheriff's Department printed the vehicle and completed
a report.
12 B. Malone was advised that a commercial radio had reported a fire in the Bear Creek area. He
arrived on scene and found that a one-acre fire had occurred early in the morning and was
caused by a downed power line. California Department of Forestry responded and contained
the fire. The District was not notified, as CDF did not realize the fire was on district land. M.
Bankosh assisted on the event.
12 J. Nelson and J. Mort responded from a maintenance project to a serious mountain bike injury
accident in St. Joseph's Hill. They handled patient care until Santa Clara Countywide arrived.
M. Bankosh set up a landing zone for Life Flight. The patient had head and neck pain and left
shoulder deformity. The patient was flown to Valley medical Center. He later complimented J.
Nelson and J. Mort for their compassion and professionalism. B. Malone assisted on the event.
13 K. Carlson contacted two after hours violators in the Fremont Older parking lot. K. Miller was
requested to assist. Both men were cited for after hours. A marijuana water pipe was seized
into evidence.
14 Sa
n Mateo Sheriffs deputies alerted District rangers to an unsecured gate on property YadJacent
to La Honda Creek OSP just outside the District boundary. They expressed a concern that
drug manufacturing or marijuana growing may be going on nearby. District staff have
observed unauthorized private vehicles transiting the preserve. S. Anderson-Minshall.
25 A small wildland fire was started by downed power lines at Long Ridge OSP. An area
approximately 200'x 100'burned adjacent to Skyline Blvd. north of Ward Road. CDF
Saratoga Summit was first on scene, with two District units arriving shortly after. The fire was
quickly contained. S. Hooper, G. Kern, D. Danielson.
27 A trail use conflict occurred at Purisima Creek OSP on the Whittemore Gulch Trail. A District
Trail Patrol Volunteer was hiking when he noticed three cyclists descending toward him at a
high rate of speed. The lead cyclist shouted"clear the trail". The volunteer put up his hand to
slow the cyclist. The cyclist then clipped the volunteer's hand as he passed by. The cyclist
stopped and accused the volunteer of striking him. All three cyclists were outfitted in full
protective gear, including full face helmets and protective pads. This gear is associated with
July Vandalism
1 An upper split rail on the tafoni formation deck was broken.
3 A no bikes sign on a closed trail at Fremont Older was missing. It was replaced.
5 There was an attempted chain cut at Sierra Azul.
22 An"area closed" sign at Bear Creek Redwoods was spray painted black.
23 A lock at La Honda was filled with super glue. Crew replaced it.
30 At St. Joseph's Hill an entire wildland sign was scratched.
? Two chains and one lock were cut at different locations in Sierra Azul.
A. JJ"L:A S on 50
S"E OUR COAST! w „
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The California Coastal
Protection and Clean.
Water Initiative
California's coastline has gained a world-wide reputation '
for spectacular views, diverse wildlife and countless recrea-
tional activities. Sadly, if we don't act now our coast will r '*
suffer from rampant overdevelopment, wildlife destruction, ;
water pollution and loss of public access to the beach.
From San Diego to the North Coast, we still have opportunities to purchase and permanently
protect hundreds of thousands of acres of coastal lands that are threatened by development
pressures. We have many other opportunities to restore lands that have been damaged, and ensure
wildlife protection and public beach access for generations to come — but we must act now.
Proposition 50, the California Coastal Protection and Clean Water Initiative, offers
some wonderful opportunities for preserving and restoring our most important coastal
resources:
San Diego: The unique coastal wetlands of San Elijo Lagoon, San Dieguito River, San Diego
River and the Santa Margarita River need to be acquired and restored.
Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach, Orange County: These damaged wetlands badly need to
be restored, and there are additional lands which can be acquired in this largest of Southern
California coastal wetlands.
Upper Newport Bay: One of our most important coastal wetlands in Southern California,
this magnificent area has been degraded by surrounding urban development. Water pollution
control facilities need to be built, and the marshes need to be restored and preserved.
Palos Verdes Peninsula: Some of the most beautiful coastal areas in Southern California are
on this famous peninsula,just south of Los Angeles. Remarkably, after more than 150 years of
occupation, there are still coastal bluffs and mesas which can be purchased and restored.
Playa Vita: In the heart of Los Angeles, a gentle and productive coastal marsh still exists just
north of the Los Angeles Airport. Although threatened by development, these lands can still be
bought and restored. Over -
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Gaviota Coast, Santa Barbara:World famous surf combined
with important habitat and recreational resources make purchase
of these lands a top conservation priority.
Harmony Coast, San Luis Obispo:A great name for an
unknown part of the coast in one of our fastest growing coastal
counties. These lands have never been developed, and their
coastal views are tremendous.
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Hearst Coast: Spreading for tens of thousands of acres below t
Hearst Castle, the Hearst properties are one of the largest
remaining private coastal land holdings in California. Wildlife +
abounds, but the owners are now deciding whether to develop
or sell much of the land to the state.
Big Sur:A remarkable amount of coastal land in perhaps the most
scenic and renowned part of California's coast is still available for
public purchase, although development pressure from the Bay
Area's newly wealthy entrepreneurs threatens many of the best parts.
Monterey Bay Shoreline:This area deserves to be part of a national seashore. But with the
closure of Fort Ord, pressure to find alternative economic uses is large.
Watsonville Wetlands: These are some of the Central Coast's best remaining wetlands, but
constant development pressure is making it vital to acquire them.
San Mateo Coast: The closest coast to the six million people
<., in the Bay Area, it is also under intense pressure from dot.com
millionaires, and there are still plenty of them. The costs are
very high, but more people use this coast than any other in
Northern California.
Tomales Bay: One of the cleanest remaining estuaries in
California, but threatened by runoff from cattle and development.
- _ Restoration work is needed, and some critical remaining private
parcels need to be acquired. Also vital: acquiring easements on
coastal agricultural lands to prevent development.
The North Coast — Sonoma to Del Norte: Our longest
section of coast, and one of the most beautiful. Individual
opportunities for acquisition are everywhere, but so are
developers and loggers who would devastate these coastal
treasures. Much needs to be done here.
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From: Sandra Sommer
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 3:06 PM
To: 'jerryhess@earthlink.net'
Subject: RE: Mt Umunhum
Dear Mr. Hess,
Thank you for your email of August 12, 2002. Sounds like you have some interesting memories of your
days at Mt. Umunhum. Your comments are quite timely, since the District will be kicking off the master
planning process for Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves this winter. This
master plan will include addressing natural resource protection, future public access, and low-intensity
recreation facilities. I will add you to the mailing list for the master planning process, which will provide
updates and information on how to participate in this process.
I look forward to hearing some of your"war stories!"
Sandy Sommer
Senior Planner
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
650-691-1200
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From: Jerry
To: info o enspace.ora
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 7:59 PM
Subject: Mt Umunhum
I've been reading about plans in opening up Mt Umunhum. I was stationed at the
radar site as a radar operator from 1967 through 1968. I believe I can add more
insight as what we did there during that time, what the functions of all the
buildings were, and detailed information on the 85 ton radar antenna and related
facitities.
I also have a strong opinion about allowing vehicle traffic on the road leading to the
site from Hicks Road. Unless you plan on making major enhancements to the road,
the public should not be allowed access. I drove that road out of necessity 6 days
out of 8. We had very strict rules because of the hazards most people won't
reconize. Blind curves, severe drop offs with no guard rail, "black ice" where you
wouldn't expect it, the list goes on. Comming down the hill is equally bad if your
breaks aren't in perfect shape. We were required to have the motor pool inspect
our cars every month or we couldn't drive it. We were required to honk our horn at
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every turn. I don't believe you will get the public to abide by these rules, it was
hard enought getting the Airman to do it. Plus it would be equally dangerous if you
want to mix hiker, runners, and bikers along with vehicles.
Well, sorry to ramble but I would be very interested in hearing about future plans
for the site. I would also volunteer to help document some of the history and
details of the site. I have a few "war stories" to tell that the general public hasn't
heard. I would also welcome the opportunity to re-visit the site and lead a group
through the operations building, tower, and explain the inter workings. Obviously all
the equipment "fun stuff" is gone but still the skeleton that remains will revel some
untold facts.
Sincerely,
Jerry Hess
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9/9/2002
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We're Celebrating Our 15th Year! hosted by Ridge Trail volunteers, a Beach
In October 1987 the first band of intrepid and enthusiastic marvelous approach to the Golden works]
hike/ride/preservationist folks began meeting to hatch the concept of the Bay Gate Bridge that surpasses any other, (Febn
Area Ridge Trail.Hosted by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and and very happy and tired bodies that agenci
Greenbelt Alliance,these meetings resulted in what you know today as the were equal to the challenge." the Rt
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council—the 230-mile and ever-growing Bay Area Kudos to Ridge Trail/Marin Com- year-I(
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We think this anniversary is one to celebrate-15 years! We know that Extraordinaire Albert DeLima and term r
many of you reading this were involved in those early days and continue to Water Station Monitors Ruth Zamist guidin
work hard to see the trail is completed,and that its promise to link the and Leslie Cloney, who offered TLC, jects it
region's parks,open spaces,and communities with one continuous trail corri- nail treats, and encouragement to our Tl
dor is achieved.The next edition of Ridge Lines will focus on our intrepid hikers trudging south. And nearly
accomplishments and plans, and list a schedule of special events that will more thanks to our"Meeter,Greeter shed,,
show what we've done and what we can do with your continuing support and &Treater"volunteers from Hands On Redwi.
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Juan Islands is Steve Chapman! Steve has been a member of the Bay Area fl
a A# improvRidge Trail Council since 1995. He is an avid hiker,lives near the foot of Mt. a 1 2Mit parkim
Diablo, and says he joined the Ridge Trail Council because he wanted to sup ^^.,^.5 horse t
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Collaborating with MROSD, IMBA and
TeamWrongWay on the Blue Blossom Trail
Team Wrong Way&ROMP joined IMBA and MROSD in re-routing the uppermost
segment of the steep section on Blue Blossom(Gary's short cut)Trail in the El Corte
de Madera open space preserve. Many mountain bikers regretted the loss of the origi-
nal alignment,including many present,but we all realized the siltation problem is af-
fecting the fisheries and we want to be responsible in our riding. Mountain biking is -
here to stay and as such,we must be mindful of how we impact the environment in
which we ride. MROSD is facing a difficult situation with this sedimentation problem
and are awaiting the final report of an outside geologist that will define the extent of
the problem and what remedies are necessary. There may well be a significant impact
on the trails at ECdM and other preserves,including additional re-routing and closure
of trails. MROSD will also likely need to change their patrol practices and close or
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narrow some of the fire roads. We all felt that pa;ticipating with the Blue Blossom re-
route and helping solve the problem would be a win-win for many reasons. First,our
manpower will make a difference in how many trails are re-routed,rather than closed.
Without our manpower,MROSD would be less able to consider labor-intensive options
and more likely to simply close trails. Second,if we help we can have some input into
what the re-route looks like and will be happier with the outcome. Third,our help may
improve our relationship w/MROSD and subsequently improve our riding opportuni-
ties down the road.
The Blue Blossom project went very well indeed. The IMBA TCC,Mark&Lora,were
put in charge and demonstrated their extensive skills in fun trail layout and design,in-
corporating many great trail features that will not only please cyclists but will control
speed and greatly reduce dry erosion (sedimentation). MROSD staff members were
there to lend their support and expertise as well. What we did was open two existing
road cuts that went around the knoll and the upper steep. We cleared the brush and un-
proved the trail surface and built a crib wall in one place where a small slide had taken
the outer edge of the trail bed.We restored the original route by breaking up the surface
to promote new growth and covering with slash and mulch. We also installed check
dams on the steep to trap silt and create new areas for revegetation.
Then we all rode the new trail and were pleased with our efforts.We got a new fun trail
to ride and we eliminated an environmental issue. MROSD staff felt the project went
well and accomplished their goals.Hopefully we took a big step in improving relations
with MROSD as well.
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Trail Access Down the Line?
-That Depends .., Trail Access Down the Line?
"We have much in common with the hikers and equestrians, we need
Riders, their vision, their strident resolve to protect our publicly owned lands. "As summer draws to it's slow and steady finale,I find myself won-
dering what good has transpired this last year that is mountain bike
related. Well,it seems like some progress has been made with Mid- (C°nrinuetJfrompagel)
peninsula open space district(Nlidpen)with regard to maintaining menting more creative solutions to trails design aspects that slows riders,rather than
open trails in E!Corte de Madera(ECdM). My own volunteer ef- the wide open,4-6 ft wide trails that seem,by design,to increase speeds on some of
forts as a trails patrol volunteer has allowed me an insiders view of the existing midpen trails. The biggest complaint from other trail users about cyclists
how the Midpen organization works.I've found that Paul is excessive speed.
McGowan,the trails volunteer coordinator for Midpen deserves
positive acknowledgement for his very fair attitude toward moon- This very real concern from other trail users is jeopardizing our chances for future
positive
bike access le gement'f existing trails that are open to bikes. trails access considerations.With seemingly every mountain bike related ad on TV-
tain bike
rrefreshing drift I've picked up from some of the Rangers newspaper medium playing up the X Games style of riding,it's no wonder we're get-
I've spoken with is that they're somewhat fed up with being the tmg marginalized in Bay Area outdoor trails network plans.Every time you go out for
district lands. a ride,are you abiding by the golden rule? "Do unto others as you would have them
heavies as far as bicycle rules enforcement
They seem genuinely interested in hearing more options and imple- do unto you". This most basic courtesy,practiced by our ranks,will not have an im-
mediately noticeable effect on many other outdoor enthusiasts.Yet 10 yrs down the
(Cvnrinued on page 7) line,it's what we're going to have to hitch our barhorns to when determining who gets
access into new outdoor trails areas. It's going to take some consistent efforts on the
part of riders like us to showcase the positive contributions mountain bike riders have i
to offer.Volunteering for trailwork and fundraising,showing ENTHUSIASM and our
common bond of love for outdoor places must be showcased for the local hikers and
equestrians to see.
These folks(hikers,equestrians,etc.) have done a tremendous service to their respec-
tive communities by preserving Nature areas in our mountainous areas that will be
around in perpetuity. Mountain Bike Riders are an important user demographic be-
cause of our growing size and average age under 35. These potential future advocates
for outdoor preservation-recreation areas will be an integral part of dedicated outdoor
advocacy efforts. We have much in common with the hikers and equestrians,we need
their vision,their strident resolve to protect our publicly owned lands. Can we count
on you and yours to do your part and ride responsibly?
I know I will,
Jim Sullivan
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