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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 02-21
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23,2002
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California
AGENDA*
Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
6:30* ROLL CALL
SPECIAL METING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MMPENINSUILA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session,the Board
will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting,and,at the conclusion
of the Regular Meeting,the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session.
1. Conference with LqgW Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision(b)of Section 54956.9
One potential case.
2. Conference with Real PEMqy Negotiator—Government Code Section 54956.8
Real P —Santa Clara County APN 351-13-021; 351-13-022;351-15-020
Agengy Negotiators—Michael Williams,Real Property Representative and L. Craig
Britton,General Manager
NeMiating P —William Mitchell
Under Negotiations—Instructions to negotiator will concern price and terms of
payment-
7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ORAL CommumcAmNs—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—D.Little
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
0 September 11, 2002
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40 1 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Marin County Open Space District
Upon the Occasion of its 3&Anniversary—C. Britton
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 # E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org * web site:www.openspace.org *tz] ®FREE.
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.N itz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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7:41 2 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Monterey County Open Space
District Upon the Occasion of its 3e Anniversary-C. Britton
7:55 3 Consideration of a Resolution Supporting Proposition 50 on the November 5,2002
Statewide Ballot-C.Britton
4 District 30'h Anniversary Update and Authorization to Pay the Partial Cost of 3e
Anniversary Dinner Tickets for District Employees to be Recovered Through Donations
or to be Paid from Already-Budgeted FY 2002-2003 3e Anniversary Funds,in a Total
Amount Not to Exceed$1,200-C. Britton
5 Annual Seasonal Trail Closures Informational Report;Review and Comment on
Proposed Trail Closures;No Formal Board Action is Required-G. Baillie
6 Authorize Staff to Reject All Bids Received September 12,2002 for Construction of the
Maintenance Shop Building for the Foothills Field Office;Authorize Staff to Solicit New
Bids for the Foothills Field Office at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve-C.
Woodbury
7 Scheduling Board Meetings in November and December 2002; Cancel your November
27, 2002 Regular Meeting; Cancel your December 25, 2002 Regular Meeting-C.
Britton
8:00* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS-Bnef reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of
District Directors and Staff.
REVISED CLAIMS
8:20* ADJOURNMENT
Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to
change of order.
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each
item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other
matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes.
Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board
appreciates.
All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board
members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 02-18
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 11, 2002
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
L ROLL CALL
President Deane Little called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett,Ken Nitz,
Pete Siemens, and Deane Little
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Britton and Sue Schectman
II. CLOSED SESSION
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 6:35 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at
6:36 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
III. D. Little called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. He announced that the Board
had discussed Closed Session Agenda Item 1 in Closed Session and that no reportable
actions had taken place. The Board would be reconvening the Special meeting Closed
Session at the conclusion of the Regular meeting.
Additional Staff Present: Cindy Roessler, Del Woods, Lisa Zadek, Kathleen Hart,
Michael Newburn, and David Sanguinetti.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—There were none.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded and
the motion passed 7 to 0.
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 #gg 61=
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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VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
L. Hassett removed the draft response to an e-mail from Mr. Henry Pastorelli,
Henry_yastorelli@MolDev.com. J. Cyr removed the minutes of the Special and Regular
meeting of August 14, 2002. D. Little removed the minutes of the Special and Regular
Meeting of July 24, 2002.
K. Nitz had a question regarding Claim 4342, Coastal Commission meeting expenses for
$1,400. C. Britton said he would get back to him with an answer.
K. Nitz commented on the length of the reply to Mr. Dufort in the FYIs. C. Britton said
they considered Mi. Dufort as a friend of Mt. Umunhum so they gave him a broad
response, hoping he would help the District. J. Cyr commended staff on the
thoroughness of the reply.
Regarding the draft response to Mr. Henry Pastorelli, L. Hassett expressed his apologies
to the Board for any embarrassment it might bring to them, and thanked staff for the
amount of time they have had to spend on this issue. He had attended a ROMP meeting
and the negative e-mails had stopped. He said he fully supported the"Hike With a
Director program and hoped there had been no negative impact on that. He stated that
he appreciated the support he has received from the Board.
D. Little asked if the letter could be reworded to remove the reference to inappropriate
grabbing of the handlebars. P. Siemens agreed that it was a defensive action and thus not
inappropriate. L. Hassett agreed to amend the letter.
D. Little pointed out a spelling correction in the fourth paragraph on page 7 of the July 24
Minutes("Canyon Duchet" should be spelled "Canyon de Chelly").
J. Cyr asked that the last paragraph on page 6 of the August 14 Minutes be changed to
replace "homebuyers sold on rails" with"trails near houses are seen to increase in home
value."
N. Hanko said the last sentence of the third paragraph under Informational Reports,
should be corrected to read, "She was pleased to see that none of the farmers spoke in
favor of the advisory vote."
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including the
Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of July 24, 2002, and August
14, 2002 as corrected; draft response to an e-mail from Mr. Henry
Pastorelli, Henry_yastorelli@MolDev.com as amended;Agenda Item 4,
Authorize Staff to Solicit for Bids to Purchase One Tractor; and Revised
Claims 02-14. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
V11. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
A moment of silence was observed in commemoration of the events of September
11, 2001.
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VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. 1—Update on Resource Management Program:Review Status
of Resource Management Program;No Formal Board Action is Required -
(Report R-02-102).
C. Roessler gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Resource Management
program this year including rare species, invasive plant control, control of feral
pigs, update on sudden oak death, native seed collection program, update on
Russian Ridge grassland management, and the Pulgas Ridge project. She
answered questions and noted directives from the Board.
B. Agenda Item No. 2- Adopt the Attached Resolution to Honor the Committee for
Green Foothills This Month, In Celebration of its 40th Anniversary—(Report R-
02-104
).
S. Jensen presented the staff report.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 02-29,
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Honoring the Committee for Green Foothills
Upon the Occasion of its 4& Anniversary. J. Cyr seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 3—Application to Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the
Arroyo Leon Property Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve; Determine that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exem._..pt
from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEOA) 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—(Report R-02-103)
D. Woods presented the staff report and showed the property on a map. He noted
that the property's highest value was its steelhead trout habitat.
N. Hanko said this was a very exciting parcel, and talked about the importance of
the connection to Purisima Creek Redwoods.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board determine that the recommended
actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in the staff report; and adopt
Resolution No. 02-30; Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the
Application for Grant Funs for the Local Agency Grant Program—
Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Under the Habitat Conservation Fund
Program of the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for the
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Following Project: Arroyo Leon Property Acquisition. M. Davey
seconded the motion.
Discussion: D. Woods said the property is owned by Walter Ferenze. D.
Sanguinetti commented that Mr. Ferenze and the staff have a good
relationship. C. Britton noted that the District is in exclusive
discussions with the owners and he thinks they want to see it
preserved as open space. D. Woods said the Ferenze's son, Tom,
is pushing this project, and that he is a good friend of the District
and the preserve. He added that this is a valuable addition to the
preserve, with or without the grant.
D. Woods explained that Walter Ferenze and his wife would like to
stay on the property, so they are discussing a life estate with staff.
He said the buildings consist of a small house and a barn which are
completely hidden on the site.
Regarding the dams which had been removed, they were farmers'
darns located downstream from the property.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
M. Davey: 1. She said the Bear Creek Redwoods thank you event last Friday was great,
and staff did an excellent job. 2. She told Sempervirens that the Marble Murrelet was in
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, and they did not believe her. She asked
that staff send a digital photo of the Board to them. 3. She had the Resolution from the
Committee for Green Foothills on the District's 30 year anniversary. 4. Ten percent of
the sales of books sold on September 21 at Kepplers Bookstore in Menlo Park will go to
the Committee for Green Foothills. 5. Gordon Earl, new vice president for
communications at Stanford, will be the person to communicate with the community
regarding the Stanford trails.
K. Nitz said that L. Hassett, L. Zadek and he worked at the District's booth at the Art and
Wine Festival in Palo Alto two weeks ago.
N. Hanko said the Committee for Green Foothills event that M. Davey chaired was the
best event she had been to that was sponsored b an environmental group. She agreed
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with M. Davey that the winery site was beautiful. She talked about valuable contacts
made at the event. She hoped the District 30`h anniversary event would bring some of the
same people together.
P. Siemens attended the Bear Creek Redwoods event on Friday and agreed it was very
well done. People who attended were appreciative of the fact that the District recognized
their efforts in this difficult acquisition.
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J. Cyr went to the Mountain View Art and Wine Festival. The District did not have a
booth there this year.
L. Hassett: 1. The Mt. Urnunhum event went superbly well and the tour was an eye-
opener. He complimented staff. 2. The staff recognition event was also a classy event.
3. He said he would do something about the District's booth location at the Palo Alto Art
and Wine Festival next year. 4. He also enjoyed the Committee for Green Foothills
event and also was able to network with a lot of people. He talked about the items he had
successfully bid on during the auction. S. The Bear Creek Redwoods event was
wonderful.
D. Little: 1. He attended the staff appreciation lunch and thought it was a nice event and
was held in a beautiful area. 2. The Committee for Green Foothills dinner was a
beautiful event. He said that he and C. Britton received a commendation. He said the
District should consider that site for own events in the future. 3. He noted for field staff
that there is an illegal bicyclist who has been coming down Black Mountain Trail and
down Rhus Ridge Road.
C. Britton: 1. He pointed out the flyer on Proposition 50 in the FyIs which stated that
that the San Mateo Coast was the most used coastline in Northern California. 2. There
was a letter in the FYIs to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on their
proposed lot line adjustment ordinance as the result of Byron Sher's bill. It is important
to the District and staff is following it closely. 3. He talked about the solar shade
ordinance that came before Santa Clara County as a result of state law where people are
not allowed to grow plants that shade more than 10 percent of a person's existing solar
system. They are processing an exemption for the District. J. Cyr said his attorney was
of the opinion that the ordinance was not enforceable. C. Britton said this applied to pre-
existing panels. 4. He met with Mary Burns of San Mateo County Parks and is working
with her and Santa Clara County on the population overlaps from Proposition 40. 5. He
was on a panel last week which interviewed four finalists for the job of Director of Parks
for Santa Clara County. 6. There was a going-away picnic for John Kowaleski. 7. He
went to both field offices for a second time regarding the EIR on the coastal annexation
to answer questions and clarify the program. 8. The press conference at Mt. Umunhum
was August 27. He said this is the farthest they have gotten in terms of federal
recognition. 9. On August 28,the staff recognition day was held at Rancho de
Guadalupe. He talked about the speakers at the event. He said he thought it was
important for staff members to see District properties. 10. The great thing about the
September 6 Bear Creek event was the fine partners that the District has. He said he has
learned that it is important to thank people, especially the politicians. 11. He talked
about the Committee for Green Foothills event. 12. There was a clipping in the FyIs
regarding Stanford's refusal to pay for the EIR to analyze the trails. He said he thinks the
matter is headed for court, as Stanford is not in compliance with the GUP. He hoped that
the county would stand their ground. 13. This Friday at Saratoga Springs is the staff
evening event. All Board Members will be attending. 14. He asked which Board
Members would be attending the Bay Area Open Space Council Conference on
-3:00 p.m. 15. He had an invitation to the
September 27 at the Presidio from 9:00 a.m.
Pony Tracks Ranch fundraiser on September 22. 16. Board Members are invited to the
Deer Hollow Farm annual celebration on October 6. 17. M. Davey is one of the
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nominees for the Tom Ford award that will be presented on October 24. 18. Sepi
Richardson of the City of Brisbane(and LAFCo) has invited him to give a presentation
about the District and the annexation at the San Mateo County Council of Cities dinner in
Woodside on September 27. 19. There is money in the budget for the Board President to
go to the Special District Forum which will be held in British Columbia June 9-13, 2003.
S. Schectman: 1. The comment period closed on the coastal EIR. The comments have
been collated and will be distributed to the Board. Taped comments are being
summarized as well. Staff and the consultants have begun the process of preparing the
final EIR. The Coastal Ad Hoc Committee will meet tomorrow to begin to talk about
that phase of the project. The team of consultants and staff met today to begin focusing
on the key public comment issues. 2. She will be coming to the Board with a request to
file an Amicus brief in a case involving Sonoma County Agriculture and Open Space
District. Other agencies may be joining them.
N. Hanko added that she enjoyed being with staff this morning as the flag was being
raised and lowered to half-staff in commemoration of the September 11 event.
D. Sanguinetti said he was pleased that the District completed the Jack Paulin purchase.
Mr. Paulin left the property in very good shape. Staff is in the process of securing the
property at this time.
President D. Little announced that the Board would reconvene in Closed Session and
continue discussion of Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to Special Meeting Closed Session.
The Special Meeting Closed Session was reconvened at 9:48 p.m. and concluded at 10:34
p.m. No reportable action was taken.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
Claims No. 02-14
Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4296 $29,691.64 2M Associates Coastal Annexation Ursultant Study
4297 $1,300.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
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 Park 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 Semi nar-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
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
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
43311 $5.40 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies
4332 $821.21 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies
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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Claims No. 02-14
Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4342 $5,695.90 *3 First Bankcard 62.59-Out of Town Bus.Meeling
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 $5500 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 $182.20 Gemplees,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 HortSclence,Inc. Consulting Services-Bay Tree Evaluation-RSA
4355 $3,500Z0 Hulberg&Associates,Inc. Appraisal Fee
4356 $2,250-00 IEDA,Inc. Consulting Seni9ces-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 $38717 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Photo Processing&Frames
4263 $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 $2T69 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 $3119.00 National Notary Association Membership Renewal-S.Thielfotdt
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,Carl Reimbursement-Event Supplies
4379 $298Z9 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
4380 $27.56 Orlandi 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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Claims No. 02-14
Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
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 Roys 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 Cafe 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
44114 $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 Thielfoldt,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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Claims No. 02-14
Meeting 02-18
Date 9/11/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4429 $600.00 Wolfe,Roberta Recording Services
4430 $55.00 Woods, Del Reimbursement-Conf.Committee for Greeti 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
4434 $64.80 *13 Zadek,Lisa Reimbursement-Local Business Meeting Expense
4435 R $102.34 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Mileage
4436 R $67-57 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
4437 R $500.75 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
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 Del! 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 $7132 Tooland,Inc. Field Equipment&Supplies
Total $227,084.11
*1 Urgent Check Issued 9/6/02
*2 Urgent Check Issued 8/27102
*3 Urgent Check Issued 9i 1102
*4 Urgent Check Issued 8/22102
*5 Urgent Check Issued 8/20/02
*6 Urgent Check Issued 9/4102
*7 Urgent Check Issued 9/1/02
*8 Urgent Check Issued 8127/02
*9 Urgent Check Issued 8/20/02
*10 Urgent Check Issued 8126/02
*11 Urgent Check Issued 8126/02
*12 Urgent Check Issued 9/4/02
*13 Urgent Check Issued 8/26/02
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-02-114
Meeting 02-23
October 23, 2002 AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Marin unty Open Space District Upon the
Occasion of its 30th Anniversary
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution honoring and commending the Marin County Open Space District upon the
occasion of its 30th anniversary.
DISCUSSION
The Marin County Open Space District is truly a "sister agency" to the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District. Formed in the same year as MROSD, the Marin County Open Space District serves the
similar purpose of providing environmental conservation and low-impact public enjoyment on behalf of
the wise people and exquisite, irreplaceable lands of Marin County. The Marin County Open Space
District works as a regional partner in cooperative efforts with MROSD, and fulfills its preservation
role in an exemplary manner, contributing to the stewardship goals, pride, and quality of life of the
Bay Area region. Honoring and commending Marin County Open Space District's achievements
through 30 years of open space protection and its community involvement and education is compatible
with, and supportive of, MROSD's own work.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Jensen, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org Web site:www.openspace.org *t-al 62=
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton
RESOLUTION No. 02-
Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Honoring the Marin County Open Space District
Upon the Occasion of its 30a' Anniversary
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District firmly
believes that it takes the work of many open space districts, agencies, and organizations in multiple
jurisdictions to make a long-term positive impact on the preservation of open space lands in the greater Bay
Area; and
WHEREAS,generally concurrent with the District's own formation in 1972,the people of Marin
County voted to create and provide funding for the Marin County Open Space District(MCOSD)with the
mission of acquiring, preserving, and managing areas of natural landscape within the County; and
WHEREAS, since that time,the MCOSD has been successful in preserving over 14,000 acres of
pristine and irreplaceable open space land from redwoods to lagoons; from critical habitats to watersheds;
and from wildflower-filled meadows to cool, damp canyons; and
WHEREAS,during its remarkable 30-year tenure,the MCOSD has achieved many successes,
including the creation of a highly effective volunteer corps,which has made significant progress in battling
invasive non-native plant species, restoring oak woodlands and other sensitive habitats, constructing
essential trail connections, monitoring land conditions, and making visitor contacts; and
WHEREAS,among its truly noteworthy efforts the MCOSD counts the monitoring and
inventorying of the threatened spotted owl -a species which shows continued mating and rearing of young
in Marin's open spaces; significant erosion control and protection of fish habitat; protection of rare plant
species from grazing damage; restoration of habitats for marine mammals, fish, and water birds at Bolinas
Lagoon; and other critical work to manage, protect, and enhance the natural undeveloped character of
Marin's open space, while accommodating a'light-on-the-land' level of public recreational and educational
activities.
Now,DwmFoRF,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does hereby honor and extend its sincere congratulations to the Marin County Open Space District
on the occasion of its 3&Anniversary, and applauds its continuing and tireless efforts in building a viable
open space community among its constituents, and its dedication and commitment to the fundamental ideals
of open space preservation as a key means of maintaining and improving the quality of life for the residents
of Marin County.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 23, 2002
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R-02-115
Meeting 02-21
October 23, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Upon
the Occasion of its 30th Anniversary
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDArJ�
Adopt a Resolution honoring and commending the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District upon the
occasion of its 30th anniversary.
DISCUSSION
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, formed in 1972, the same year as Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, has successfully served the constituents of Monterey County, the Bay
Area, and, indeed, the world, through its conservation of park and open space land on the scenic
Monterey peninsula. Through its efforts over the past 30 years to protect Monterey's natural resources
and to provide low-intensity public enjoyment of Monterey lands, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park
District has contributed to the stewardship and quality of life in Northern California. Honoring,
appreciating, and commending this sister and neighbor agency is consistent with and complementary to
MROSD's own efforts to preserve the health of Bay Area ecosystems, and underscores regional pride
in the beauty of this very special part of California.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Jensen, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 . E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org •web site:www.openspace.org ftf�
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz •Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
RiEsoLunm No. 02-
Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Honoring the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District
Upon the Occasion of its 3& Anniversary
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
recognizes that through the combined work of all open space and park districts,park agencies, and non-
profit open space protection organizations in the greater Bay Area, a significant positive effect on open
space preservation can be achieved; and
WHEREAS,in 1972, the same year as the District's own formation,the Monterey Peninsula
Regional Park District(MPRPD)was created by the voters of that region with the express purposes of
acquiring open space lands within its 500-square-mile jurisdiction, protecting the environment, offering
public recreational and educational use on the land, and involving the community in developing an open
space system; and
WHEREAS,today, after 30 years, MPRPD continues to successfully carry out its mission,
having preserved over 7,500 acres of open space land in 24 parks; created a first-rate trail system; forged
productive and successful partnerships with other agencies and cities; created a vital and growing
volunteer corps; and effectively leveraged its annual revenues to maximize the most effective use of
taxpayer funds; and
WHEREAS,among its most significant accomplishments,MPRPD can count the development
of the world-renowned 3 5-mile long Coastal Trail -a remarkable collaborative effort between the
District, local cities,the Coastal Conservancy, and others; and
WHEREAS,MPRPD's participation in establishing recreation-oriented destinations such as
Laguna Grande and Los Arboles Parks exemplifies its recognition of the great need for a well thought-
out balance between acquisition of rural open space and creation of community-based recreational
facilities; and
WHEREAS,MPRPD's commitment to environmental protection and open space preservation
is illustrated by its acquisition of the 4,5 00-acre Garland Ranch Regional Park,the 'crown jewel' of
District parks, which features unspoiled oak woodlands, expansive views, deep canyons, and a wide
variety of flora and fauna.
Now,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does hereby honor the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, it's Board of Directors,
and its constituents on the grand occasion of its 30a'Anniversary, commends and applauds the MPRPD
for its long-standing commitment and dedication to open space and to the community, and offers sincere
wishes for its continued success and health.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 23, 2002
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-02-117
Meeting 02-21
October 23, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of a Resolution Supporting Proposition 50 on the November 5, 2002 Statewide
Ballot
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors supporting Proposition 50 on the
November 5, 2002 statewide ballot.
DISCUSSION
The California State Legislature has placed Proposition 50 on the November 5, 2002 statewide
ballot. This is a bond measure proposing the protection of the public's health by carefully
monitoring and testing drinking water for contaminants like arsenic, perchlorate, and the gasoline
additive MTBE before it reaches the public. Proposition 50 also includes added safeguards to
detect intentional contamination of water sources.
Of importance to the District, Proposition 50 will help protect the rivers and streams that flow
into main sources of drinking water by keeping polluted run-off out of vital water supplies. The
District will benefit from new funding that would assist in preserving, through acquisition,
protection and restoration, coastal wetlands and beaches, crucial wildlife habitat, and destinations
for low-intensity recreational use. This Proposition will only use existing state funds.
Your adoption of the attached Resolution is recommended to help ensure clean drinking water,
improve water reliability, strengthen California's economy, preserve and protect our beaches and
coastal regions, without raising taxes. Proposition 50 is endorsed by a wide variety of
environmental, business, agricultural, and public safety organizations.
Prepared by:
Lisa Zadek, Assistant District Clerk
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org �NM a'FRE
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REsmunm No.02-
Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Supporting Proposition 50 on the November 5, 2002 Statewide Ballot
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District declares
that protecting and maintaining California's water supply is of utmost environmental and economic
importance to the Bay Area and the entire State; and
WHEREAS, California's water situation is exacerbated as the states population continues to
grow by up to 650,000 people annually, with fully two-thirds of California's residents dependent on
the state's complex and fragile water infrastructure to supply water to their homes, businesses, and
farms; and
WHEREAS,the Board further finds that water is essentially California's lifeblood, critical for
our quality of life and our economy, and that significant additional statewide funding is necessary if
California's water supply is to be protected; and
WHEREAS, such new funding would provide support for regional water management efforts
that would assist in planning new water storage or banking opportunities, in upgrading the existing
distribution and infrastructure systems, in facilitating water transfers and creating new water supplies,
and in further developing processes for capturing and better utilizing existing supplies through
recycling, reclamation and conservation; and
WHEREAS,most importantly to the District, new funding would also assist in preserving,
through acquisition, protection and restoration, California's world-renowned beaches and coastal
wetlands as natural treasures, crucial wildlife habitat, and destinations for low-intensity recreational
use; and
WHEREAS,Proposition 50 on the November 5, 2002 statewide ballot provides the significant
additional funding necessary to help ensure clean drinking water, improve water reliability, strengthen
California's economy, preserve and protect our beaches and coastal regions, without raising taxes, and
is endorsed by a wide variety of environmental, business, agricultural, and public safety organizations.
Now,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does hereby endorse and support the passage of Proposition 50, the Clean Water
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, on the November 5 statewide ballot.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 23, 2002
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-02-118
Meeting 02-21
October 23, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
District 30a` Anniversary Update and Authorization to Pay the Partial Cost of 30`h Anniversary
Dinner Tickets for District Employees to be Recovered Through Donations or to be Paid from
Already-Budgeted FY 2002-2003 30' Anniversary Funds, n a Total Amount Not to Exceed
$1,200
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO
1. Accept the update regarding District 30'h Anniversary dinner plans.
2. Authorize payment of the partial cost of the dinner ticket for employees, not to exceed
$1,200.
DISCUSSION
Over the past several months, District staff has worked with the Legislative, Finance, and Public
Affairs Committee LFPAC to conceive and develop plans for the"kick-off' event of a year-long
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celebration of the District's 300' Anniversary, which is an Anniversary dinner to commemorate the
District's founding. As the District was formed in November of 1972, the dinner has been
scheduled for November 15, 2002. Over 600 invitations have been mailed. The evening's
program will feature a"sneak preview" of the District's forthcoming book and awards of special
recognition to leaders who have made contributions to open space preservation efforts.
Staff and LFPAC will meet once again to confirm the evening program. After the November
dinner, the Committee and staff will reconvene to begin planning more events for the spring of
2003.
Proposal to pay the partial cost of employee dinner tickets.
Although the District has already budgeted funds for the 30t' Anniversary celebration, staff and
LFPAC would prefer to allocate the budgeted funds toward next spring's public events.
Therefore, staff has pledged to raise approximately $10,000 in donations to offset more than half
of the estimated cost of the Anniversary dinner. It is anticipated that the District will recover the
remaining costs of the dinner through the sale of tickets.
For the District's 25 h Anniversary dinner, each ticket cost $40. To make it easier for staff to
attend the dinner, the District helped pay for up to two tickets per staff member, reducing the cost
to $25 for one ticket and $50 for two. After informally polling a cross-section of District staff
and checking standard estimates of what public sector employees can be expected to afford,
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LFPAC and management staff recommend that the District offer this cost supplement again for
the 30'h Anniversary dinner. The difference in revenue from supplemented tickets as opposed to
full-cost tickets will not exceed $1,200. And as was true for the 25h Anniversary dinner, it is
anticipated that fundraising will help offset the total cost to the District.
The total amount budgeted for the entire.30'h Anniversary celebration is$20,000, and as a result
of fundraising efforts and the economical cost of the dinner venue, the District expects to recover
all Anniversary dinner costs. However, as the District has a contractual obligation to the venue
and the caterers, a low invitation response could require that the funds budgeted for the District's
30'h Anniversary be used to cover some costs of the dinner instead of for the events in the spring.
As the supplement to employee tickets will be minimal, LFPAC and management staff recommend
that you authorize the District to partially pay for staff tickets to the District's 3&Anniversary
dinner as you did for the 25*Anniversary.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Jensen, Public Affairs Manager
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
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R-02-112
Meeting 02-21
October 23, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Annual Seasonal Trail Closures Informational Report
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEN ON
Review and comment on proposed trail closures. No formal Board action is required.
DISCUSSION
At your August 24, 1988 meeting, you asked to be informed prior to any action that may be
taken regarding the closing of any trail to bicycle and/or equestrian use.
Attached is the memorandum dated October 14, 2002 from the Operations Manager outlining
this year's trail closure recommendations. The recommendations include implementation of
the Board's direction on trail use policies. It is staff's intention to prepare materials over the
next year which will allow the Board to make final decisions on the status of many of the trails
which are now designated as being closed on an interim basis.
The only change in trail status from last year's report is the addition of the Aldercroft Trail at
Bear Creek Redwoods (see Item 1 on the attached chart).
The General Manager intends to approve staff trail closure recommendations, contingent upon
your comments and any public input at your October 23 meeting.
Prepared by:
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst
Contact person:
John Maciel, Operations Manager
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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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MEMORANDUM
October 14, 2002
TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
FROM: John Maciel, Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Interim and Seasonal Trail Closures to Bicycle and
Equestrian Use
Each year you report to the Board on the trails you propose to close to equestrian and/or
bicycle use during wet conditions. Closures are designated as seasonal and interim closures,
and are based on concerns for trail safety and resource damage during winter conditions. The
seasonal closure designation is for trails closed during extremely wet conditions and/or when
new construction presents concern about potential resource damage, usually between the
months of November and April.
The interim closure designation is for trails closed temporarily due to trail safety concerns.
Permanent status is pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and
management review process.
Although the Board has adopted Trail Use Policies and Guidelines, the permanent status of
trails now in the interim closure category will not be determined until trail use guidelines are
actually applied to specific trails through the use and management planning process. As in past
years, I recommend that these trails remain closed to bicycle and equestrian use.
PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of "Seasonal" and "Interim" below)
Revised October 14,2002
Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments
1. Bear Creek Aldercroft Creek Trail Interim Seasonal Trail is very popular with equestrians from Bear Creek Stables, and is
Redwoods highly susceptible to damage when wet.
2. Long Ridge Peters Creek Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists. Tread can get very muddy
during wet conditions. Staff anticipates closures during and
immediately following heavy rainfall.
Ridge Trail — Chestnut Orchard Seasonal Seasonal Same conditions as above.
to Peters Creek Trail
3. El Corte de Methuselah Seasonal Seasonal Trail is highly susceptible to damage during extended periods of rain.
Madera
Leaf Trail Seasonal Seasonal Trail is highly susceptible to damage during extended periods of rain.
Virginia Mill Seasonal Seasonal Trail crosses El Corte de Madera Creek and is not passable during
periods of high stream flow. Potential slide areas may cause longer
term closures, if a severe winter is experienced.
4. Fremont Toyon Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with equestrians from Garrod Stables and mountain
Older bicyclists. Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions.
5. Monte Skid Road Trail to Canyon Trail Seasonal Seasonal Very popular with mountain bicyclists and equestrians. The shaded
Bello (Lower Nature Trail) canyon environment can prevent the tread from drying through the
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winter season. Alternate route available.
White Oak Trail Seasonal Seasonal Tread can get very muddy during wet conditions. Staff anticipates
(Permit lot to Skid Road Trail) closures during and immediately following heavy rainfall.
6. Picchetti Zinfandel Trail Closed Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status of
Ranch equestrian use pending U&M process.
7. Pulgas Polly Geraci Trail Closed Interim Constructed to a three-foot average width. Permanent status of
Ridge equestrian use pending U&M review process.
Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status of
Blue Oaks Trail Closed Interim equestrian use pending U&M review process.
Trail use designations will be reviewed with U&M amendment for
entire preserve in conjunction with staging area and new trails
* = New closures
SEASONAL CLOSURE: Closed during extremely wet conditions or when new construction presents serious concern over trail safety and potential resource damage,usually between the months of November and April.
INTERIM CLOSURE: Closed temporarily pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and management review process.
CLOSED: Closed permanently as a result of Board action
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PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS
(See definition of "Seasonal" and "Interim" below)
Revised October 14,2002
Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments
8. Purisima Whittemore Gulch Seasonal Seasonal Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail, highly susceptible to damage.
Creek This trail is normally closed for the winter. Alternate route available.
Redwoods
Soda Gulch Trail Interim Interim Narrow, winding, seasonally wet trail with poor line of sight and some
very steep side slopes. Majority of trail offers no room for passing.
Permanent status pending U&M review process. Alternate route
available.
Grabtown Trail Closed Closed Trail is closed to all users due to extensive damage from the El Nino
storms. Repairs may require engineering lans and specifications.
9. Rancho San Black Mountain Trail Interim Open Constructed to a four-foot average width with occasional pullouts. Ver,
Antonio steep grades remain on P.G. & E. road sections of trail. Permanent
status pending U&M review process.
10. Russian Ridge Trail (former Norton Open Open Constructed to average five-foot width. This trail is newly opened to
Ridge property) bicyclists.
11. Saratoga Saratoga Gap Trail Seasonal Seasonal Generally wet conditions during the winter. Damage can occur if open.
Gap
12. Skyline Ridge Trail south of Horseshoe Interim Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status pending
Ridge U&M review process. Alternate routes available.
13. Windy Hill Razorback Ridge Trail Closed Seasonal Constructed to average three-foot width. Staff anticipates closures
during and immediately following heavy rainfall. There has been
ongoing tread damage to this trail, due to use.
Betsy Crowder Trail Closed Seasonal Generally wet conditions during the winter. Damage can occur if open.
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Lost Trail Closed Seasonal Trail suffers severe impacts when wet. There is limited horse use on
the trail, but the use that is present can have a significant impact.
Hamm's Gulch Trail Closed Seasonal Same conditions as above.
* = New closures
SEASONAL CLOSURE: Closed during extremely wet conditions or when new construction presents serious concern over trail safety and potential resource damage,usually between the months of November and April.
INTERIM CLOSURE: Closed temporarily pending the application of Board-adopted trail use guidelines in the use and management review process.
CLOSED: Closed permanently as a result of Board action
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-02-106
Meeting 02-21
October 23, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Reject All Bids Received September 12,2002 nd blicit New Bids for Construction of the
Maintenance Shop Building for the Foothills Field Office at ancho San ntonio Open Space Preserve.
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDA
1. Authorize staff to reject all bids received for construction of th Maintenance Shop Building for the
Foothills Field Office at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
2. Authorize staff to solicit new bids.
DISCUSSION
At your May 29, 2002 meeting,you authorized staff to solicit bids for construction of the maintenance shop
building at the Foothills Field Office(see Report R-02-80). The project includes demolition of the old shop
building,construction of a modified steel building,and associated site work. The design provides functional
workspaces that are safe and efficient,and incorporates energy-efficient materials,equipment,and insulation.
A Notice to Bidders was advertised in the San Jose Mercury News on August 23, 2002. Copies of the plans
and specifications were sent to two local builders' exchanges. Eleven potentially interested contractors
obtained a complete bid package. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on site on September 4, 2002 and
seven contractors attended. Sealed bids were due on September 12, 2002. Three bids were received and are
summarized in the breakdown below:
ITEM GMI ADACON HRB
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
Total Base Bid $ 800,000. $552,979. $582,900.
Alternate A--Exterior Concrete Apron 19,500. 15,744. 32,700.
Alternate B--Covered Parking 12,700. 12,300. 12,000.
Alternate C--Electrical Transfer Switch 6,600. 2,974. 8,000.
Alternate D--Repaint Existing Ranger Office 22,000. 4,450. 11,000.
Alternate E--Dog Kennel Concrete Slab 8,500. 2,000. 2,500.
Total Base Bid plus Alternates $869,300. $ 590,447. $649,100.
Since these amounts are substantially more than the$397,500 budgeted for the project,staff requested that the
low bidder,ADACON Construction,submit a general cost breakdown of the bid. In comparing those costs,it
was evident that a couple of trade categories accounted for the majority of the discrepancy in the cost estimates.
The contractor's cost estimate for electrical,plumbing and mechanical work was significantly higher than the
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District's pre-bid estimates. Staff is working with the architect and engineers to analyze the component costs
in order to determine if the overall cost can be reduced while still preserving the integrity and functionality of
the proposed structure.
Documents have been submitted to the Santa Clara County Planning Office for Architectural and Site
Approval,which is anticipated to occur by the end of November. In addition,permit applications for
demolition and construction have been submitted to the Santa Clara County Building Department.
The bids received are legally valid for a period of sixty(60)days. Due to the need to further analyze the
project costs, staff recommends that the Board reject all bids that were submitted on September 12,2002
and authorize solicitation of new bids for construction of the maintenance shop building for the Foothills
Field Office.
Prepared by:
Cathy Woodbury,ASLA/AICP,Planning Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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R-02-113
Meeting 02-21
October 23, 2002
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
Scheduling Board Meetings in November and December 2002 Jr
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Cancel your November 27, 2002 Regular Meeting.
2. Cancel your December 25, 2002 Regular Meeting.
DISCUSSION
During the holiday months (November and December) staff attempts to look at the calendar to
make sure there are a sufficient number of meetings to complete Board business, while trying not
to infringe on the normal holiday schedules.
This year the November 27, 2002 Regular meeting falls the day before Thanksgiving Day, a
scheduled holiday for District staff. Staff believes that Board business for November can be
accomplished at the first Regular meeting on November 13, 2002 and recommends canceling the
second Regular meeting on November 27.
A similar situation exists for the December Regular meetings. The second meeting in December
falls on Christmas Day (December 25), which is a scheduled holiday for District staff. As a
result, staff recommends canceling the second Regular meeting on December 25, 2002, and
having just one Regular meeting in December to complete Board business for the calendar year.
However, if there should be a need for a second meeting in December, staff will recommend
having a Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2002.
Prepared by:
Lisa Zadek, Assistant District Clerk
Contact person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 - E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org - Web site: www.openspace.org *MgE 5FXEE"
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Kenneth C.Nitz - Genera!Manager:L.Craig Britton
Claims No. 02-17
Meeting 02-21
Date 10/23/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Amount Name Description
4592 $12,749.05 2M Associates Coastal Annexation Consultant Study
4593 $1,300.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
4594 $658.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
4595 $561.76 All Premium Promotional Products Staff Recognition Supplies
4596 $603.91 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs
4597 $19.41 AT&T Telephone Service
4598 $497.43 AT&T Wireless Cellular Phone Service
4599 $62.35 Bankosh,Michael Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
4600 $2,500.00 Bay Area Open Space Council Annual Pledged Support-Greenbelt Alliance
4601 $83.16 Board of Equilization Fuel Tax for Diesel
4602 $122.49 Browning-Ferris Industries Refuse Services
4603 $500.00 *1 CA Regional Water Quality Control 401 Permit Application
Board
4604 4441&.40- Void Ca.Soc.of Municipal Finance Officers Conference-Financial Seminar-S.Thielfoldt
4605 $172.39 California Water Service Company Water Service
4606 $111.36 Capital Enquiry,Inc. CA District Map&2002 US Congress Directory
4607 $878.14 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
4608 $276.95 Cole Supply Co.,Inc. Sanitation Services
4609 $2,975.00 Concern Training-Substance Abuse
4610 $510.00 Dillingham Associates Consulting Services-Jacques Ridge Staging Area
4611 $2,110.88 Divine Catering Catering Services for Volunteer Recognition Event
4612 $311.26 Emergency Vehicle Systems Equipment Repairs
4613 $75.00 Evergreen Hazardous Waste Removal Service-Used Oil
4614 $120.09 Fitzsimons,Renee Reim.-Event&Meeting/Training Supplies
4615 $419.05 Foster Brothers Keys&Locks
4616 $5,792.50 Freyer&Laureta,Inc. Consulting Services-Old Page Mill RD&Windy Hill
4617 $479.08 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
4618 $11,557.53 Gilpin Geosciences,Inc. Consulting Services-ECDMC&Pursima Creek
4619 $563.21 Hawkins Traffic Safety Supply Stop Signs for Preserve Boundaries
4620 $555.07 *2 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
4621 $114.55 Hyster Sales Company Bobcat Equipment Parts
4622 $4,293.81 Jakaby Engineering Consulting Services-Virginia Mill Trail-ECDMC
4623 $36.26 Keeble&Shuchat Photography Photo Processing&Frames
4624 $182.42 Kinko's Printing Services
4625 $112.19 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co.Inc. Keys&Locks
4626 $201.36 Langley Hill Quarry Trail Restoration Material
4627 $2,325.00 Llebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services
4628 $346.61 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services
4629 $1,130.99 Maaco Vehicle Repairs
4630 $1,900.00 Macias,Gini&Company Auditor Services
4631 $358.88 Maciel,John Reimbursement-Conference Exp.-Leadership Training
4632 $98.00 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repairs&Maintenance
4633 $202.43 Miller,Ken Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
4634 $17.06 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supplies
4635 $610.53 Moffett Supply Company Sanitation Services
4636 $125.00 Moreland&Associates,Inc. Conference-Financial Seminar-S.Thieffoldt
4637 $966.90 *3 Office Depot Office Supplies
4638 $1,181.63 *4 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
Page 1 of 3
Claims No. 02-17
Meeting 02-21
Date 10/23/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4639 $1,505.97 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
4640 $995.13 Pacific Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Eng.Services-Lower Windy Hill
4641 $1,875.58 Pacific Water Systems Water Supplies-Enterprise Rental
4642 $2,435.91 *5 Panko Architects Architectural Service-FRO Shop Facility
4643 $40.05 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense
4644 $28.25 PhotoTime Slide Duplicates
4645 $474.77 PIP Printing Map Printing-El Corte de Madera
4646 $5,390.50 Rana Creek Habitat Restoration Native Grass&Wild Flower Seed
4647 $7.50 Rancho Cobbler&Cleaners Boot Repair
4648 $324.00 Ray L.Heliwig Services,Co.,Inc. HVAC Repair-Admin.Office&Tenant Space
4649 $36.13 Rayne Water Conditioner Rental
4650 $2,616.88 Roberts&Brune Co. Bollards-La Honda Residence Propane
4651 $138.02 Roto-Rooter Drain Service Floor Drain Check-Admin.Office
4652 $259.12 RV Cloud Plumbing Supplies
4653 $708.05 San Jose Water Company Water Service
4654 $242.16 Scotts Valley Sprinkler&Pipe Supply Saratoga Gap Water System Replacement
4655 $2,832.00 Seaver,Richard DBA Rural Pig Mgmnt Pig Control Services
4656 $728.76 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
4657 $270.75 Sideman&Bancroft LLP Legal Services
4658 $170.49 Skyline County Water District Water Service
4659 $25.74 Skywood Trading Post Fuel
4660 $1,449.68 Soma Ergonomics,Inc. Office Furniture
4661 $125.40 *6 Sonia Deli Local Business Meeting
4662 $30.69 Specialty Truck Parts,Inc. Vehicle Parts
4663 $340.40 Stevens Creek Dodge Vehicle Supplies
4664 $192.69 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
4665 $662.88 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
4666 $5,426.10 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-Road AssessmenttECDM
4667 $30.00 Tires on the Go Vehicle Tires
4668 $104.50 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meeting Expense
4669 $58.88 Union 76 Fuel Expense
4670 $5.72 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
4671 $5,426.61 United Rentals Highway Tech. Equipment Rental
4672 $750.00 Valley Tree Care Tree Trimming-Rancho San Antonio
4673 $73.73 Welaratna,Sumudu Reimbursement-Mileage
4674 $1,502.00 Westfall Engineers,Inc. Consulting Services-Sierra Azul McKanney Addition
4675 $119.72 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Mileage&Fuel
4676 $300.00 Wolfe,Roberta Recording Services
4677 $793.00 Woods,Del Reimbursement-Land Trust Rally Conference
4678 $100.96 Xpedite System,Inc. Fax Broadcast Systems Services
4679 R $373.29 Escobar,John Reimbursement-NRPA-Conference Exp.
4680 R $111.15 Federal Express Express Mailing
4681 R $35.07 Howard,Kelly Reimbursement-Uniform
4682 R $72.58 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service
4683 R $910.00 NRPA Pacific Service Center Conference Reg.-David Sanguinetti
4684 R $547.04 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies,
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies,
Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense
Page 2 of 3
Claims No. 02-17
Meeting 02-21
Date 10/23/02
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
4685 R $100.00 Spectrum Resources Prepare&File FCC License for District Radio Frequency
4686 R $1,000.00 The Historic Del Monte Building Deposit for 30th Anniversary Event
4687 R $4,206.25 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-Aldercroft Creek Encroachment
4688 R $300.00 Wolfe,Roberta Recording Services
Total $107,148.05
*1 Urgent Check Issued 10/15/02
Void
*2 Urgent Check Issued 10/15/02
*3 Urgent Check Issued 10/15/02
*4 Urgent Check Issued 10/15/02
*5 Urgent Check Issued 10/10/02
*6 Urgent Check Issued 10/16/02
Page 3 of 3
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager,
Date: October 18, 2002
Re: FYI's
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone-650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail•mrosd@openspace.org • Web site www.openspace.org
Regional Open S. ce
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 18, 2002
Planning Commission
San Mateo County Planning and Building Division
455 County Center
Redwood City,CA 94063
Subject: Use Pen-nit for Metro PCS,Project No. PLN2001-00783
Use Permit for Sprint PCS,Project No. PLN 2001-00141
On behalf of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,I respectfully submit the following
comments regarding the Metro PCS and Sprint PCS Use Permit Applications. New communications
facilities are proposed at the location of a currently closed Caltrans vista point known as Vista Point
#2. Natural open space lands with scenic qualities and panoramic vistas surround the site to the south,
east and west. The District owns approximately 47,000 acres of open space land on the San Francisco
Peninsula, including nearby Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve located just south of the project site.
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 366-acre property with approximately 3.2 miles of public trails
with views of this scenic corridor. The District was recently awarded a Land and Water Conservation
Fund grant to implement additional public access improvements at the preserve,including
construction of 2.3 miles of new trail, which we anticipate will facilitate future regional connections
into surrounding San Francisco Watershed lands. The District appreciates the opportunity to review
and comment on the use permit applications as they relate to the surrounding open space lands, scenic
vistas,and public use on our land.
Vegetation Screening
Views in the area are highly valued for their picturesque qualities,both by Highway 280 travelers,
homeowners that reside along the ridgeline of San Carlos and Belmont, and from nearby open space
visitors hiking at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve and nearby Edgewood County Park. To screen
the industrial features of the proposed communications facilities and highlight the natural aesthetic
beauty of the area,we recommend adding as a condition of approval the planting of locally native
vegetation for each use permit application. Given the prominent topographic location of the site and
its direct connection to surrounding open space lands,the list of plantings allowed for the site should
be carefully selected by a qualified plant specialist to prevent the spread of non-native invasive or
exotic plants. Moreover,we recommend that new plantings be arranged in a natural and clustered
manner that complements the natural vegetated surroundings to prevent a "manicured" look that is
characteristic of linear row plantings. These plants should be able to grow to a height of at least 6 feet
for maximum screening potential. To ensure plant survival,a temporary irrigation system will be
needed through at least two rainy seasons to help establish the new plantings.
Lightin
The site of the proposed communications facilities is located at the edge of the urban fringe,
surrounded by a hillside subdivision to the north and natural open space to the south,east, and west.
Although Highway 280 runs to the south and below the proposed site,careful consideration should be
taken to limit the introduction of additional light sources and glare to the area,particularly since the
proposed site lies on a topographic highpoint. For this reason, we recommend that no permanent
lighting fixtures be allowed as part of the use permit. Since most maintenance work occurs during
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normal daylight business hours, we instead recommend the hauling of portable task lighting by
maintenance crews in the event that nighttime work is needed.
Color Selection
The use of paint can also be used to further conceal facilities and structures. Earth tone paint swatches
should be submitted for review to ensure that the colors blend well with the existing vegetated green
and brown earth tones of the site. We also recommend the use of flat or muted paint to prevent the
reflection of light that is common in semi-gloss and glossy paints.
The District appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on the aforementioned proposed
projects and respectfully request that the following comments be included as part of the conditions of
approval for each use permit.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
San Mateo County Parks—Edgewood County Park
Regional Open Si ce
INTER-OFFICE.IYIO�A.�IIIIJ�4--�•��''��"��~
To: C. Britton, General Manager MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
From: M. Williams, Real Property Representative
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Date: October 15, 2002
Subject: Daloia Property Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Escrow closed for the subject transaction on October 11, 2002 and title to and possession of this 40-
acre parcel passed to the District.
I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to
the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or
adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management
recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management
plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of August
14, 2002.
DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION
:Ownership Status: Board Approval
Preserve/Ar'ea County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement, Date/Res. No.
Lease,Ntgnit Agmt)
Sierra Azul Santa Clara Daloia 40 Fee August 14, 2002
562-07-011 02-27
02-28
Dedication
Mgmt. Status:
I Date/Status:
Closing Date (Open, Closed, Type Purchase Price GIS Code
CNIU, or Other) (Intended
Withheld)
October 11, 2002 Closed Intended Grant $150,000
Financing $240,000
Total $390,000
Purchase Price ($300,000)
Cash to District $90,000
Misc. Notes: District received a $150,000 grant in escrow from the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council through the
State of California Coastal Conservancy funding.
*Accounting: See Attached Note Payment Schedule
*Operations: See attached Memorandum Agreement specifically the Terms Covenants &
Conditions.
*Planning: See attached Memorandum Agreement specifically the Terms Covenants &
Conditions and the Funding Agreement with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Section 6 Signs.
cc: Board of Directors
Administration
Operations
Accounting
Planning
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 - Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz - General Manager: L.Craig Britton
Regional Open S ce
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 15, 2002
Ms. Helen McNulte
BNY Western Trust Company
700 S. Flower Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90017
RE: Continuing Disclosure Agreement Regarding the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
Financing Authority 1996 Revenue Bonds
Dear Helen,
This letter and the attachments represent the Annual Report of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space Financing Authority (the "Authority") and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District 'the"District") for the 2001-2002 fiscal year as required by Sections 3 and 4 of the
referenced agreement.
Attached are the following:
1. Audited financial statements of the Authority and the District.
2. Updated table of District secured and unsecured tax receipts for the ten year
ending June 30, 2002.
3. Updated table of debt outstanding of the Districts as of June 30, 2002.
Please do not hesitate to call our office if you have any questions.
Stficerel.
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB:lz
Encl.
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Mike Henry, Stone & Youngberg
Michael Foster, Controller
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
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M Nr OF
United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Pacific West Region
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
1 I I I Jackson Street,Suite 700
IN REPLY REFER TO: Oakland,California 946W
D I S(PGSO-PP)
September 20,2002
Carl Cahill,Planning Director
The Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
Dear Mr. Cah i I I:
This letter is a request for the Pathways Committee and the City Council to keep trail easement options
open in regard to an alignment for the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (Anza Trail),
especially on the south end of the Los Altos Hills, so that together we might find the most appropriate
alignment. The reasons for this request are discussed below.
As background, in order for a trail to be certified as an official component of the Anza Trail, it must be a
defined, safe, off-road trail aligned in an environmentally sound manner, meeting Town or County
standards for trail construction. The trail must provide continuity of use with adjoining jurisdictions, and
preferably provide an experience of the landscape that Anza expedition members might have
encountered. The proposed.Anza Trail in Los Altos Hills is not on the historic route of the trail,but
provides necessary recreational trail continuity from Nogales;Arizona, to San Francisco and would be
marked as the official Recreational Route. The Anza Trail provides added funding potential as one of
only sixteen National Millennium Trails.
At our meeting on August 28, 2002, we were not aware of decisions made regarding the trail alignment,
but using the conceptual alignment in the Santa Clara County Trails Plan, Eric Clow marked a possible
trail on the map that you and I then reviewed on site. After that site visit, I e-mailed you my concerns
about some on-road trail segments and the safety of the trail connection from Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District(MROSD)to Rhus Ridge Road. Subsequently, on September 16, 2002,
representatives of Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department and four Los Altos Hills citizens
met to discuss the trail connection from the south to Los Altos Hills. An invited representative from
MROSD was unable to attend.
At that meeting I was given a copy of the minutes of the
March 1, 1995 Town of Los Altos Hills City
Council Meetingat which
a route for
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On the north,Arastradero Preserve in the City of Palo Alto adopted an alignment for the Anza Trail that
would connect with Los Altos Hills at Arastradero Road rather than at Paseo del Roble. This connection
would require a change in the Los Altos Hills Anza Trail plan to continue the trail along Page Mill Road
to Arastradero Road along trails that are separated from the roadtivay. Perhaps the Pathways Committee
and the COMICil could consider that change.
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Carl Cahill
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September 20, 2002
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On the south, the Francemont Road Trail shown on the 1995 Anza Trail plan is an effective alignment in
keeping trail users off the pavement on Moody Road. However,the National Park Service continues to
have concerns about the Rhus Ridge Road connection between Francemont Road and MROSD. We
would like to explore alternative connections either with Hidden Villa or MROSD. We were unable to
review the potential at Hidden Villa because, as I learned at the meeting, it is a private non-profit
organization with which we would need to work separately. We were unable to discuss the issue with
MROSD because the representative was not at the meeting. I plan to work with their planner soon.
We appreciate the support Los Altos Hills has given the Anza Trail,and we encourage the Pathways
Committee and the Council to keep options open until we have had the chance to discuss and resolve
these concerns. Once I have had the opportunity to discuss the trail options with MROSD and Hidden
Villa,I would like to meet with you and the Pathways Committee to discuss possible alignments. Please
let me know if I can provide any more information.
Sincerely,
Meredith Kaplan
Superintendent,Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail
Enclosure
cc:
Bob Fenwick, Town Mayor, The Town of Los Altos Hills,26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
California 94022
H. DuBose Montgomery, Chair, Pathways Committee,The Town of Los Hills,Altos Fremont
Road, Los Altos Hills, California 94022 1 11 , 26379 re
Mark Frederick, Park Planner,County of Santa Clara,Parks and Recreation Department,298 Garden Hill
Drive, Los Gatos,CA 95032-7669
t/ane Mark,Park Planner, County of Santa Clara, Parks and Recreation Department, 298 Garden Hill
Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032-7669
Kelly Gibson, Trail Planner,County of Santa Clara, Parks and Recreation Department,298 Garden Hill
Drive, Los Gatos,CA 95032-7669
Patty Ciesla, Parks and Recreation Commission, County of Santa Clara, 11990 Page Mill Road,Los
Altos Hills, CA 94022
Les Earnest, 12769 Dianne Drive, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena Drive, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Scott Vanderlip, 13851 Fremont Pines Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CM s ie�9 Pacific West Region
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
IN REPLY REFER TO:
1111 Jackson Street Suite 7
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Oakland,California 94607
D 18(PGSO-PP)
September 20, 2002
Carl Ca
hill,Planning Director
The Town of Las Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
Dear Mr. Cahill:
This letter is a request for the Pathways Committee and the City Council to keep trail easement options
open in regard to an alignment for the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (Anna Trail),
especially on the south end of the Los Altos Hills, so that together we might find the most appropriate
alignment. The reasons for this request are discussed below.
As background, in order for a trail to be certified as an official component of the Anza Trail, it must be a
defined, safe,off-road trail aligned in an environmentally sound manner, meeting Town or County
standards for trail construction. The trail must provide continuity of use with adjoining jurisdictions, and
preferably provide an experience of the landscape that Anza expedition members might have
encountered. The proposed,Anza Trail in Los Altos Hills is not on the historic route of the trail, but
provides necessary recreational trail continuity from Nogales;Arizona, to San Francisco and would be
marked as the official Recreational Route. The Anza Trail provides added funding potential as one of
only sixteen National Millennium Trails.
At our meeting on August 28,2002, we were not aware of decisions made regarding the trail alignment,
but using the conceptual alignment in the Santa Clara County Trails Plan,Eric Clow marked a possible
trail on the map that you and I then reviewed on site. After that site visit, I e-mailed you my concerns
about some on-road trail segments and the safety of the trail connection from Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District(MROSD)to Rhus Ridge Road. Subsequently, on September 16, 2002,
representatives of Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department and four Los Altos Hills citizens
met to discuss the trail connection from the south to Los Altos Hills, An invited representative from
MROSD was unable to attend,
At that meeting I was given a copy of the minutes of the March 1, 1995 Town of Los Altos Hills City
Council Meeting at which a route for the Anza Trail was approved. The enclosed trail map and text
resolved the issue of where the trail is supposed to be. However, the National Park Service continues to
have concerns about the connections, both north and south, to and from Los Altos Hills.
On the north, Arastradero Preserve in the City of Palo Alto adopted an alignment for the Anza Trail that
would connect with Los Altos Hills at Arastradero Road rather than at Paseo del Roble. This connection
would require a change in the Los Altos Hills Anza Trail plan to continue the trail along Page Mill Road
to Arastradero Road along trails that are separated from the roadway. Perhaps the Pathways Committee
and the Council could consider that change.
Notice of Exemption Form D
To: Ja Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency)
PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street,Room 222 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Sacramento,CA 95812-3044
330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022
F-1 County Clerk (Address)
County of
Project Title: Conversion of Fill Site from Temporary to Permanent Status,El Sereno Open Space Preserve
Project Location -Specific:
This project is located within El Sereno Open Space Preserve,on the former Krone-Bishop property. The site is located
approximately 1/3 mile from the end of Overlook Drive,accessible via an unnamed,graded dirt patrol road.
Project Location—City: Unincorporated Project Location—County: Santa Clara
Description of Project:
This project consists of erosion control and revegetation activities necessary to incorporate approximately 3000 cubic yards of temporary fill
into the restoration of a one acre site. The site is located on a knoll which had been previously cleared and graded(for a development project
which never occurred). To restore the site,the fill would be compacted to 90%and contoured to approximately 3-5 percent grade to ensure
positive drainage,while reducing likelihood of erosion. The site would then be extensively replanted with nursery-grown native trees,shrubs,
and forbs consistent with surrounding vegetation. Coconut fiber netting would be used to prevent erosion until the vegetation is established.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Exempt Status: (check one)
F-1 Ministerial(Sec.21080(b)(1); 15268);
[]Declared Emergency(Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
F-1 Emergency Project(Sec.21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
V Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Article 19,Section 15304,Minor Alterations to Land
❑Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt:
Article 19,Section 15304 exempts projects which result in only minor changes to land which do not involve removal of healthy,
mature trees. This restoration project qualifies as it consists of the use of fill into a previously excavated area with material
compatible with the natural features of the site, 15304(c); and grading takes place on slopes less than 10 percent, 15304(a).
This project will benefit the environment by restoring the site closer to its original grade,and through revegetation with native
species consistent with the surrounding vegetation.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Ms.Cathy Woodbury,ASLA,AICP Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (650)691-1200
If filed by applicant:
1.Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? El Yes E]No
Signature: Date: Z7 Title:
Planning Manager
0 Signed by Lead Agency
Date received for filing at OPR:
Signed by Applicant Revised May 1999
Governor's Office of Planning and Research 27
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1600 Broadway, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 946 1 2-2100
t. 51.0.452.9261
f. 510.452.9266
www.savesfbay.org
October 7,2002
Mr. L.Craig Britton and Ms.Carleen Bruins
71 Pasa Robles Ave
Los Altos,CA 94022-1236
Dear Mr. Britton and Ms. Bruins:
Why won' t the Navy clean up toxic contamination in Moffett Field' s wetlands?
South Bay residents and the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service want the Navy to clean up its Superfund
site at Moffett Field before leaving town. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and the mayor of Mountain
View want the cleanup.
But the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA),now managing Moffett Field,is not
insisting that the Navy clean up the PCBs,DDT, and other toxic contaminants in former tidal
wetlands. NASA wants to build a massive new research and office development at Moffett and drain
runoff into the wetlands instead.
The Navy—the government agency responsible for the cleanup—is planning to leave toxic marsh
sediments in place.
NASA and the Navy are missing the point.
The Moffett Field wetlands are part of what was once a continuous band of tidal marshes and seasonal
wetlands along the South San Francisco Bay. Today,efforts are underway to reclaim and restore
wetlands in the South Bay—including the Cargill salt ponds adjacent to the Moffett wetlands,
Shoreline at Mountain View Park to the north,the mouth of Stevens Creek,and the Sunnyvale
baylands to the south.The Moffett wetlands could be part of this renaissance—but only if NASA and
the Navy agree to clean up Superfund Site 25 to a level safe for fish and birds.
I thought you would be interested in reading Save The Bay' s viewpoint in last week' s San Jose
Mercury News. Please support Save The Bay' s efforts to restore the Moffett wetlands by asking
Congresswoman Eshoo(650.323.VQ84)to insist that the Navy complete a full cleanup of Superfund
Site 25.
For more information on restoring the Moffett wetlands,please call Save The Bay at 510.452.9261.
Sincerely,
David Lewis
Executive Director
P.S. You can also read a full copy of our Moffett report at http://www.savesfbay.orp/moffett.html or
call us to receive a copy.
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Navy must not leave townd '
vy without u Site 25
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South Bay wetland - _ a r_ scientific study com- Wetlands play a vital and o&en
habitat,connecting the } pleted in 1999,stresses over!ooked role in maintainine a
r My VIEW Don Edwards National the importance of healthy environment.They im-
..r Wildlife Refuge and _- restoring wetlands prove water quality,provide es
Sunnyvale Baylands to 'By David Lewis
around the bay where tial wildlife habitat,feed and she,
the east with the mouth
still possible,including ter countless species,support a di-
of Stevens Creek,the - at Moffett Field.The verse plant community,and icipp ri
Shoreline Park in report emphasizes the the foundation of the bay's food
Mountain 1,,'iew and the
HE lands Na- a��� "r:-� importance of buffer web.They also act as natural''cod
National Aeronautics Palo Alto Baylands 1; '�; zones to protect fish control,prevent shoreline ero_:on,
and Space Administration is ture Preserve to the and wildlife from and recharge groundwater.
about to approve a massive west. 1 I
. ► _ . d4z' predators and inten- These special benefits at iVlof-
housing and office development at Levees and urban live urban develop felt Field and adjacent proper ues
Moffett Field that would pave over development have y ter;.
ti �.� , f ment. will be lost if the Navy leaves town
de-
vital bay habitat buffers and leave strayed most of the '.. But NASA officials without removing all toxic corta-
a toxic legacy. 60,000 acres of wet- t are proceeding with mination at Superfund Site 25.
The U.S.Navy and NASA could lands in south San plans to cut off the The wetlands at Moffett Fie'.d
1 help restore some of the lush tidal Francisco Bay,includ- marsh and ponds from deserve greater attention from
marshes and seasonal wetlands ing at!Moffett.There is the bay by building on South Bay communities as an op-
that used to line the Mountain NATiUNA AERONAUTICS:'!0 iPACE 4@AIryISiRAi!ON PNOiO Moffett's last remain- portunity to reconnect their per
i broad scientific consen-
View and Sunnyvale bayshore sus that restoring The two long runways at Moffett Field are at the center of this g open space:the pie to San Francisco Bay,and
where Moffett Field now sits.But these wetlands is es- photograph,which looks northwest toward the bay.Site 25 is at Bay View parcel. from all Bav Area residents wco
instead,those two federal agencies sential for the bay's the bay end of the runways and slightly to the left. NASA has resisted want to restore the health and
are obstructing habitat restora- health,and there is community leaders' beauty of the region's greatest r-
tion by refusing to clean up a toxic strong community support for boundary of the adjacent national appeals to modify the develop- ural treasure.
Superfund site. this goal. wildlife refuge,and after sufficient ment plan and enhance the re-
Restoring tidal wetlands at The U.S.Navy,the agency re- cleanup could be managed to sup- gion's quality of life with wetland David Lewis is executive director of
Moffett Field would aid recovery sponsible for removing contanu- port herons,egrets and the fish restoration,open space preserva- Sage The Bay. `Reclaiming the
of endangered species,improve nation from Moffett's eastern they thrive on. tion and the recreational opportu- South Bav Shoreline:A Vision)cr
bay water quality,and reconnect diked marsh and adjacent ponds, The City of Mountain View and nities they provide—a progres- Wetland Restoration atilloffett
this shoreline to nearby commum- is balking at full cleanup of the Su- U.S.Rep.Anna Eshoo have urged sive vision championed by Save Field"is available at www.saVesf-
ties.A recent study by Save The perfund site now used to contain NASA to pursue remediation of The Bay. bay.org%moffett.html.
Bay shows that 260 acres of for- stormwater runoff.If NASA and Site 25 to allow return of these NASA should urge the Navy to
mer bay wetlands and 95 acres of the Navy would adopt an appro- wetlands to tidal marsh,joining clean up Site 25 fully in the Mof-
adjacent upland habitat at Moffett priate cleanup standard for the the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service fett wetlands.Such a cleanup will WHAT'S YOUR VIEW?My view
Field offer excellent opportunities area known as Site 25,these wet- and community leaders who find not impede NASAs development columns may be submitted by e-mail.o
to protect and restore South Bay lands could he made safe for fish the Navy's current cleanup plan plans but will allow restoration of opiniomd sjmercury.com,faxed to 4C8-
habitat. and wildlife. inadequate. the wetlands in the future.With- 271-3792 or mailed to Opinion Pages.My
Restoration would create a con- The marsh and ponds are al- The Baylands Ecosystem Habi- out the cleanup such restoration view,San Jose Mercury News,750
tinuous corridor of protected ready withul the acquisition tat Goals Report,a comprehensive will not be possible. Ridder Park Drive,San Jose,CA 95190.
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Craig Britton
From: "Shannon Younkin" <syounkin@openspace.org>
To: "Craig Britton (E-mail)" <cbrifton@openspace.org>; "Del Woods(E-mail)"
<dwoods@openspace.org>; "Mike Foster(E-mail)" <mfoster@openspace.org>; "Tom Fischer(E-
mail)" <ffischer@openspace.org>
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 10:16 AM
Subject: District Acreage
I though you might be interested in the most current up to date District acreage total.
Total Acreage: 46,964.979
Note: This does not include Daloia which is 40 acres which would put us at 47,004.979
Shannon Younkin
Acquisitions Administrative Assistant
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
(650)691-1200
4youtikin@ppenspeze-or
10/10/2002
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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Memorandum
To: Michael Newburn
From: L.Craig Britton
Date: October 14,2 Y
Subject: Meritorious Actions
Michael,
On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors and Staff, I would like
to thank you and commend you for your meritorious service on Saturday night September 28,2002 at
the Hidden Villa Dinner.
Your response to the aid of an elderly woman at the front table, utilizing your knowledge and skill as a
First Responder, provided care and comfort to the victim. Your actions exemplify your professional
abilities and dedication as a valued District staff member.
Once again, thank you for your heroic actions.
Cc. Personnel file
Board members
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CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, WARD 6
CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LARRY HASSETT Age:53 JACK HICKEY Age:68
Occupation: Appointed Incumbent,Retail Owner Occupation: Retired Research Scientist
Education and Qualifications: Education and Qualifications:
Since being appointed to the Board two years ago. I have worked to I have intimate knowledge of the 1976 partial annexation of San Mateo
continue the mission of the open space district,"to acquire and preserve a County into the Midpeninsula Regional Park District. It was opposed by
regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity;protect and restore the San Mateo County Supervisors, and voters in Woodside, San Carlos and
natural environment-, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive Redwood City. Now the District seeks an annexation extending their land
public enjoyment." I have been dedicated to helping resolve issues with control to the coast.
surrounding property owners. user groups, and local governments. If
elected,I will continue to support the acquisition and management of lands The Districts'park and recreation functions became virtually non-existent
to complete a regional greenbelt. I will also support continued public as the name :hanged to Open Space District in 1977. Taxpayers with dogs
access consistent with the protection of wildlife and vegetation. have limited access to District lands. Peninsula golfers, and tax dollars,
travel to Watsonville while the District continues to take prime
I am a long time resident and business owner on the peninsula. I am a recreational land off property tax rolls. Handicapped access is limited.
graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in Environmental Revenue producing golf courses would provide far greater access to the
Studies. As owner of Palo Alto Hardware,I have been active in promoting natural treasures of these lands. The landed assets of the District, with
environmental programs that address the issues of energy conservation, proper stewardship,should be self supporting. Property tax subsidy should
less toxic pest management,hazardous waste recycling,and solar energy. be withdrawn.
Our efforts have been reco�?nized locally, regionally, and nationally. My ultimate solution to end this incremental encroachment by regional
Palo Alto Hardware was the first designated "Green Business" by the government would be to provide San Mateo County voters with an up or
county. Along with my district duties,I have been very actively involved
down vote seeking annexation or detachment of the whole county. I expect
with numerous community non-profit organizations and service clubs. that voters would send the trespassers packing,and restore stewardship to our
/s/Larry Hassett Park and Recreation Department. If the District continues operation in
San Mateo County, it must restore and expand original recreational
components.
/s/ Jack Hickey
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Regional Open Space
MI DPENI NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Date: October 23, 2002
Re: FYI's
330 Distei Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site. www.openspace.oirg
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
October 15, 2002
TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manger
FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Month September Year 2002
VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS CRIMES TOTALS CITE
Bicycles Stolen vehicle dumped 1
Closed area 0 0 Resisting Peace Officer 1 1
Speed 12 21 Cultivation marijuana
Helmet 4 8 &unlawful construction 1
Night-riding 0 0 Drunk in public 1
Dogs DUI 1
Prohibited area 2 3 Head cut from buck 1
Off-leash 18 20 Battery 1
Off-road motorcycles 0 3 Intimidation 1
Closed area 0 0
After hours 4 12 ACCIDENTSANCIDENTS
Fishing 0 0 Bicycle accident 3
Vandalism 0 6 Equestrian accident 2
Parking 14 18 Hiking/running accident 2
Parking after hours 13 25 Other first aid 4
Dumping/littering 0 1 Search&Rescue 1
Campfires 0 0 Vehicle accident 0
Camping 0 0 LZ air evacuation 0
Weapons Fire 0
Actual contact 0 0
Report only 0 2 ENFORCEMENT
Evidence of 0 0 Parking citations 27
Horse prohibited I 1 Other citations 42
Encroachment/grazing 0 1 Written warnings 42
Unlawful trail construction 0 0 Arrests 1
Smoking 0 2 Police assistance 6
Attempted snake poaching 0 1
Collecting rocks 0 1 MUTUAL AID
Golf ball projectile struck Accident 7
woman 0 1 Law enforcement 0
Golf ball projectiles struck Landing zone off-site 2
cars 0 2 Fire 0
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS
Date
8 A hiker in a remote area of Whittemore Gulch in Purisima discovered marijuana cultivation.
Several small dams had been constructed in the creek and hoses laid. Fertilizer, herbicides, animal
repellant and tools were on site. Additionally,native plants,mostly brush,had been cut back to
increase sunlight. San Mateo County sheriffs' deputies, County Narcotics Task Force agents and
rangers removed one hundred and nineteen plants and all non-native materials. S. Anderson-
Minshall, W. Phillips, C. Barresi, D. Danielson.
8 An equestrian accident occurred on a hiking only-portion of the Northridge Trail at Purisima. The
rider received minor injuries but the horse needed to be rescued from a steep hillside by Kings
Mountain Fire personnel. A trail was constructed through heavy brush to extract the exhausted
horse. The rider was cited for riding a horse in a prohibited area. D. Danielson, S. Anderson-
Minshall.
11 K. Carlson contacted two cyclists with full face motorcycle helmets in Monte Bello and advised
them of the speed and helmet regulations. Later, K. Carlson and A. Correia observed the same
cyclists, estimated their speed at 35 mph and locked the radar at 33 mph. The cyclists were told to
stop. One escaped,while the other skidded 24 feet and made contact with Carlson, who grabbed
his arm and continued to tell him to stop. The cyclist refused to identify himself and then charged
both rangers with his bike, running into them. The rangers pushed him back and the cyclist pulled
off his helmet and raised it in an aggressive manner. Carlson deployed his pepper spray and told
the cyclist he would be sprayed. The cyclist then complied with all verbal commands, sat down,
and identified himself. He was cited for a basic speed law violation and resisting and obstructing a
peace officer. A verbal warning was given for battery on a peace officer. County Park rangers,
County sheriffs' deputies and D. Danielson assisted.
11 An assault and battery occurred in front of the entrance to Russian Ridge parking lot. A drunk
man struck his employer with his fists. San Mateo Sheriff s deputies responded to take a report
from the victim. The assailant had left the area. L. Paterson.
14 A woman on a guided Garrod ride at Fremont Older was bucked off her horse. C. Sparks-
Hart , A. Correia and County Fire responded. C-spine precautions were taken and a primary and
secondary survey were completed. The patient was transported by ambulance to Kaiser where she
was treated for extensive soft tissue injuries and a concussion.
14 A thirty-seven-year-old woman was driving on the Mindego Trail at Russian Ridge,which also
serves as a private driveway from a ranch, to Alpine Road when she lost control and the vehicle
rolled. The driver was ejected from her vehicle. CPR was performed by B. Downing and
volunteer fire-fighter P. Congdon. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.
15 A caller reported seeing a woman carrying two chrome claw hammers with knives taped to the
bottom of the handles at Picchetti Ranch. She had stated to the caller that the weapons were to kill
snakes. He has seen her twice at the preserve.
15 A bicyclist was hit by a motorcyclist while crossing Hwy 35 on the Bay Area Ridge Trail near the
Hickory Oaks area of Long Ridge. The cyclist emerged from behind parked cars. He was
transported by air ambulance and the two motorcycle riders were transported by ground
ambulance. E. Wickham.
17 District rangers had received numerous reports of off road motorcycle activity in the Waterwheel
Creek area of Monte Bello. B. Downing was patrolling when he contacted and cited a juvenile
male,who lived in the area, for an off road motorcycle violation.
18 A trail conflict/intimidation occurred at Rancho. A cyclist yelled at a runner pushing a side-by-
side baby stroller for"hogging the trail." The cyclist left and returned later, as reported by the
runner. This time the cyclist swerved at the jogger and his children. The cyclist was gone when
K. Miller arrived.
18 A stolen vehicle was recovered from an area adjacent to Hwy 35 within La Honda Creek. In the
same area, 33 five-gallon paint cans and other construction debris were dumped. The area was a
proposed building site where a pad had been leveled. The access has been refenced and staff is
working with Caltrans to restore the site. W. Phillips and E. Wickham.
20 A neighbor reported two large caliber gun shots in Sierra Azul. The neighbor believes someone
poached a deer. K. Miller and two county sheriffs' deputies responded but did not find anything
suspicious.
21 A visitor reported being struck in the head by a golf ball in the Fremont Older parking lot and
another golf ball struck her car while she was in the lot. She attempted to contact the golfers by
calling over the fence. Two golfers jumped in a cart and left. The other also ignored her and
walked away. When she returned from her hike, a man who was loading his bike told her his
vehicle was also hit by a golf ball. The woman reported that her head had become swollen where
the golf ball had struck her. Fortunately, she had been somewhat protected by a straw hat.
24 A visitor was bitten by a yellow jacket at Rancho. The victim was transported by personal vehicle
to El Camino Hospital and treated for anaphylactic shock. County Fire, AMR paramedics, and A.
Correia responded, but were cancelled due to private transport.
26 Visitors to Rancho County Park reported a man running up to them and yelling at them regarding
religious issues. K. Miller, C. Sparks-Hart responded. County sheriffs' deputies took the man into
custody for being drunk in public.
28 A cyclist on the Skid Road Trail in Monte Bello had an accident that resulted in a ten minute loss
of consciousness. After regaining consciousness, the victim,with help from a companion, walked
back to the parking lot. They drove to Saratoga Summit CDF. The cyclist was flown to Stanford
Hospital. Rangers learned of the accident after the patient had been evacuated. D. Danielson.
September Vandalism
2 A gate chain was cut in Sierra Azul.
8 Hinge welds were broken on a gate in the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra Azul.
8 Hinge bolts were loosened on a gate in the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra Azul.
14 A speed limit sign was pulled out at Fremont Older
21 A chain and locks were discovered missing from a gate in the Rancho de Guadalupe area of Sierra
Azul.
29 A gate chain was cut in Sierra Azul.
Regional Open S, ce
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 21, 2002
Mr. Gary Rudholm
County of Santa Clara Planning Department
County Government Center, East Wing, 7`h Floor
70 W.Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Subject: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for Lexington Quarry
Dear Mr. Rudholm:
In response to the September 9, 2002 Notice of Preparation (NOP)of a Draft Environmental Impact Report(DEIR)
for Lexington Quarry(Quarry), I would like to resubmit two letters of response addressing the initial NOP
circulated in November 2001 and provide the following additional comments.
1. The proposed expansion of the mining activity to the east quarry face will potentially increase impacts to
Limekiln Creek both where the District's Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve shares a common boundary and
downstream where the District and Town of Los Gatos are currently in the final stages of obtaining an open
space easement. This easement is over the lower portion of the McCarthy property which includes a
segment of Limekiln Creek. One of the most important purposes of this easement is to protect the integrity
of the creek and adjacent natural resources. Sedimentation, loss of vegetation, water temperature and
protection of creek banks needs to be thoroughly addressed. Mining on the east quarry face will also be
visible from the nearby- Limekiln Trail, a very popular public hiking, equestrian and bicycling trail.
2. The proposed traffic on Limekiln Road may potentially impede the District's plan to provide a trail
crossing at lower portion of McCarthy's haul road. Along with the open space easement, the District and
Town of Los Gatos are obtaining a trail easement that connects from an existing trail on St. Joseph's Hill
Open Space Preserve to McCarthy's haul road and, ultimately, to the Limekiln Trail located on the south
side of Limekiln Creek. The DEIR needs to address potential recreational and public safety impacts on this
planned trail crossing.
for the Lexington
n Quarry Project. If you
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Preparationgt Q rry � y
PP PP Y
have any questions, please contact Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner, at(650) 691-1200.
Sincerely,
1
L. Craig Bn on
General Manager
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Santa Clara County Parks Department
Bud N. Lortz, AICP, Director of Community Development,Town of Los Gatos
LCB:dw
330 Distel Circle , Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspare.org , Web site:www.openspace.org
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,led Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett, Kenneth C.Nitz -General Manager:L.Craig Britton
Office of Controller
ROBERT G.ADLER
11M3STOM HUENING ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER KANCHAN K. CHARAN
DEPUTY CONTROLLER
COUNTY OF S A N M A T E O FAX:(650)363 888
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555 COUNTY CENTER, 4-FLOOR REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 www.co.sanmateo.ca.usicontrollerl
October 18, 2002
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
SUBJECT: 2002-03 ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX REVENUE
#78560 - MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
We have estimated your 2002-03 Property Tax Revenue as follows:
SECURED $5,237,989
UNSECURED 588,750
HOPTR 63,135
TOTAL $5,889,874
The 2002-03 SECURED taxes only will be paid under the TEETER PLAN, which requires full
payment of the tax levy with no deductions for delinquencies. The tax levy is subject to adjustment for
all increases, decreases and refunds processed throughout the Fiscal Year. The final payment will
include these adjustments. The Unsecured, HOPTR and Unitary will be based on actual collections as
has been done in past years.
Your estimated Unitary revenue is $65,587.
Your total shift to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) in 2002-03 is $ -0-.
THIS AMOUNT HAS NOT BEEN DEDUCTED FROM THE TAX REVENUES INDICATED
ABOVE.
If you have any questions, please call Vijay Singh at (650) 599-1164.
Sincerely,
RECENED
Kanchan K. Charan
Deputy Controller .,
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
October 15, 2002
Ms. Helen McNulte
BNY Western Trust Company
700 S. Flower Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90017
RE: Continuing Disclosure Agreement Regarding the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
Financing Authority 1996 Revenue Bonds
Dear Helen,
This letter and the attachments represent the Annual Report of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space Financing Authority (the "Authority") and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District (the"District") for the 2001-2002 fiscal year as required by Sections 3 and 4 of the
referenced agreement.
Attached are the following:
1. Audited financial statements of the Authority and the District.
2. Updated table of District secured and unsecured tax receipts for the ten year
ending June 30, 2002.
3. Updated table of debt outstanding of the Districts as of June 30, 2002.
Please do not hesitate to call our office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
ram..-.-_--
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
LCB:lz
Encl.
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
Mike Henry, Stone & Youngberg
Michael Foster, Controller
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 [(+ S °T
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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9WFORNIA REWATQRY NOT= REGIM ,V1OI,UME NO.41.I
Any interested person may present statements,
PROPOSED ACTION ON arguments or comments, in writing to the Executive
REGULATIONS proposed
of the Commission, relative to review of the
proposed conflict of interest code(s). Any written
comments must be received no later than Novem•
ber 25, 2002. If a public hearing is to be held, oral
information contained in this document is s o
f
comment may be presented to the Commission at the
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published as received from agencies and is hearing_
nor edited b• the Office of State Publishing.
COST TO LOCAL AGENCIES
There shall be no reimbursement for any new or
TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL increased costs to local government which may result
PRACTICES COMMISSION from compliance with these codes because these are
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fair not new programs mandated on local agencies by the
Political Practices Commission, pursuant to the cocks since the requirements described herein were
authority vested in it by Sections 92011, 87303 and mandated by the Political Reform Act of 1974.
$7304 of the Government Code to review proposed Therefore,they are not"costs mandated by the state"
conflict of interest codes, will review the proposed/ as damned in Government Code Section 17514.
amended conflict of interest codes of the following; EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS
CONFLICT OF WIVREST CODES AND BUSINESSES
Compliance with the cocks has no potential effect
AM J%MM NT on housing costs or on private persons, businesses or
MULTI-COUNTY. small businesses.
Sierra Joint Community College District AUTHORITY
Tmckee Domes'Public Utility Diindet Government Code Sections 82011, 97303 and
I Sacramento Area Council d Government 87304 provide that- the Fair Political Practices
t.MM�.asula ftdMW OW Spate DbUict Commission as the code reviewing body for the above
A written comment period has been established conflict of interest codes shall approve codes as
commencing on October 11, 2002 and closing on submitted,revise the proposed code and approve it as
November 25, M. Written comments should be revised, or return the proposed code for revision and
directed to the Fair Political Practices Commission, re-submission.
Attention Cynthia A. Jones. 428 J Street, Suite 620.
Sacramento, California 95814. REFERENCE
At the end of the 4S-day comment period, the Government Code Sections 87300 and 87306
proposed conflict of interest code(s)will be submitted provide that agencies shall adopt and promulgate
to the Commission's Executive Director for his conflict of interest codes pursuant to the Political
review,unless arty interested person or his or her duly Reform Act and amend their codes when change is
authorized requests,no later than 15 days prior to the necessitated by changed circumstances.
close of the written comment period,a public hearing CONTACT
before the full Commission. If a public Daring is
requested, the proposed code(s) will be submitted to Any inquiries should
be the proposed conflict of
s,
the Commission for review. interest code(s) should be made to Cynthia A. Jones,
Fair Political Practices Commission, 428 J Sweet,
The Executive Director or the Commission will Suite 620, Sacramento, California 95814, telephone
review the about-refere=d conflict of interest (916) 322-5660.
codt(s), proposed pursuant to Government Code
Section 87300, which designee, pursuant to Govern- AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED CONFLICT
meat Code Section 87302, employees who must OF INTEREST CODES
1 disclose certain investments,interests in real property Copies of the proposed conflict of interest codes
and income. may be obtained from the Commission offices or
The Executive
Director or the Commission, upon the respective agency. Requests for copies from the
his or'its own motion our at the request of Commission should be A.
an interested mm sston she 1 made to Cynthia i A eq y yn h a Jones.
person, will approve, or revise and approve, or return Fair Political Practices Commission, 428 J Street,
the
code(s) to the a f� revision SCalifornia 458
proposed agency and Suite 6_0, Sacramento. 14, telephone
re-submission within 60 days without further notice. 1 - .
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