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The snake is issuing a warning, and if the warning is ignored it may bite. There are many factors (temperature being the most important) that ' ' .eNattlre determine how a snake will react when confronted by a human. Venomous snakes should always be observed from a safe distance. Pit vipers are never safe to handle. Even dead ones can retain some neurological reflexes, and "road Hand Over the Seed Mug kills" have been known to bite. How to avoid and Hand Over the Seed is a light-hearted effort at treat snakebites coexistence with these clever critters. http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/showSpeciesLG.asp?showType=Common®ionID=1049&curGrou... 9/23/2003 Western Rattlesnake, eNature.com Page 2 of 3 Subspecies Grand Canyon (C. byssus), reddish above, blotches obscure; Grand Canyon, Arizona. Arizona Black (C. o. cerberus), dark gray, brown, or almost black above, large dark blotches partially bordered by white scales; Arizona south - , of the Colorado Plateau, from Hualapai southeastward to Blue Mountains and into _ extreme w. New Mexico. Midget Faded (C. o. concolor), pale yellow, Your Price: $8.99 blotches obscure or absent; extreme sw. Wyoming, w. Colorado, and e. Utah. Southern Pacific (C. o. helleri), resembles Arizona power tips Black, diamond-shaped blotches completely Send this page to a friend using the bordered by light scales, poorly defined tail rings; "send to a friend" link. San Louis Obispo and Kern counties, California, Add this species to your wildlife list south to s. Baja California. Great Basin (C. o. lutosus), light brown or gray You can send any eNature species image as an above; blotches narrow (roughly equal to ecard. interspaces); se. Oregon, s. Idaho, ne. California, Still can't find it?-Ask an Expert. Nevada, w. Utah, extreme nw. Arizona. Northern Pacific (C. o. oreganus), resembles Southern Pacific, blotches oval or hexagonal, well-defined tail rings; sc. British Columbia, Washington, wc. Idaho, Oregon (except se. corner), west of Sierra Nevadas in California south to Kern County. Breeding Mates March to May and in fall; 4-21 young, 6-12" (15-30 cm) long, are born August to October. Habitat Brush-covered sand dunes on Pacific coast to timberline in the Rockies and the coniferous forests of the Northwest; rocky outcrops, talus slopes, and stony canyons; sea level to 11,000' (3,350 m). Range Sc. British Columbia south through Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to Baja California, w. Colorado, sw. Arizona and extreme wc. New Mexico. Discussion Western counterpart of the Timber and Prairie Rattlesnake (the Western and Prairie were once considered a single species, C. viridis, called the Western Rattlesnake). In northerly areas or at high elevations, large numbers may overwinter together at a common den site. 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Record longevity is 19 1/2 years. http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/showSpeciesLG.asp?showType=Common®ionID=1049&curGrou... 9/23/2003 Trail Map Town of Portola Valley Golden o Hills Dr Golden 0ek Dr 5 ` a✓ 0 1 `\ a Center 1 q` aon rd- 1F' o A. • ry s - Legend _ Road Fire road i Equestrian/pedestrian trail, - --- -- - dogs on leash Equestrian/pedestrian trail, ------- no dogs Pedestrian only trail,no dogs Bicycles/equestrians/pedestrians, - - - - - -- dogs on leash 0 1/2 1 Mile RHA6/02 Future Trail i I Town Border — — — i Regional Open Sp,.-e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION R-03-108 Meeting 03-24 October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM 1 AGENDA ITEM Appointment of Thomas Valterria as a Peace Officer GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND Adopt the attached Resolution for Board appointment of omas alterria as a peace officer. DISCUSSION At your meeting of January 14, 1976, you decided that District rangers should be appointed peace officers as outlined under Section 830.31(b) of the Penal Code of the State of California(see Report R-76-2). Thomas Valterria has met the necessary Penal Code requirements to qualify him for appointment. The passage of the attached Resolution will complete the appointment process. Prepared by: Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst Contact person: Same as above 33o Distel Circle 650-6gri2oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton RESOLUTION NO. 03- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPOINTING PEACE OFFICER The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows: The following person is hereby designated as a peace officer of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District pursuant to Section 830.31(b)of the Penal Code of the State of California,to enforce the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Land Use Regulations and those state and local regulations related to the protection and safe use of District land, enforcement of which is specifically authorized by the District: Thomas Valterria Regional Open Sj,--ce &A� R-03-1 10 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 03-24 (A 1,FBIZATING 30 YEARS 01' OPEN SPACE PRESERVA-110N October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM 2A AGENDA ITEM Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 6586.5 on the Proposed 2004 Revenue Bond Financing by the Midpeninsula Regional, Open Sp District Financing Authority and the Significant Public Benefit Thereof �Tjo GENERAL MANAGER'S RECONMffiNDATIO Hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving comment on the proposed 2004 Revenue Bond financing by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority and the significant public benefit thereof. DISCUSSION At your Regular meeting of March 12, 2003,the Controller's report for the 2003-2004 fiscal year budget stated that due to the current low interest rates, it appears desirable to re-finance the outstanding 1993 Certificates of Participation and a portion of the 1995 Notes during the second half of this fiscal year(see Report R-03-30). These debt issues first become eligible for re- financing in September 2003. At your Regular meeting of March 26, 2003 and as a part of the Budget approval process,the Administration and Budget Committee noted and supported the issuance of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority 2004 Revenue Bonds(see Report R-03-33). At a subsequent meeting of the Committee on July 9, 2003,the members endorsed the issuance of up to $35 million, which includes approximately$10 million for new land acquisitions. Accordingly, Government Code Section 6586.5 requires public hearings to be held in any county where the proceeds of such a bond issue are proposed to be spent for District purposes. Public testimony should be received on the significant public benefit to the District resulting therefrom, including demonstrable savings to the District. On October 21, 2003 it is proposed that you will conduct a hearing in San Mateo County. In accordance with the attached letter from Tom Lockard, Managing Director of Stone& Youngberg, the District's underwriter,the aggregate savings expected from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority's bond structure would total $170,000, which is deemed to be a significant savings as defined by law. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as above 33o Distel Circle 650-691-lzoo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 6so-691-0485 fax www.openspace,org Deane Little,Nonette Hooke,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Naz L.Craig Britton f STONE & YO U N G B E RG One Ferry Building San Francisco, California 94111 (415)445-2300 October 14,2004 Mr. Craig Britton Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,California 94022 Re: 2004 Financing Program Dear Craig: The 2004 Revenue Bond financing program is being issued by the District's Joint Powers Financing Authority (JPA). The JPA was established in 1996 and at that time the District used this financing authority to issue the District's 1996 financing program. During 1998 a law was passed requiring joint powers authorities to conduct public hearings in the jurisdictions where bond proceeds will be expended. The public hearings are intended to set out the purpose for the financing and to establish the costs savings expected to be achieved from the JPA financing. We complied with this law when the District issued bonds in 1999. The 2004 financing program will refinance at lower interest rates COPS sold in 1993,a portion of promissory notes sold in 1995 and raise new funds for acquiring open space in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. By selling the financing program in one issue of JPA revenue bonds the District will realize savings in excess of$150,000 from the economy of issuing one bond issue rather than in two or even three—two for the refundings and then another bond issue for the new funds.Included in the $150,000 estimated savings are the costs of bond counsel, trustee, rating, printing, regulatory compliance and underwriter's counsel. Also, by combining issues, the District realizes some annual administrative savings from only paying one set of Trustee and continuing disclosure fees. I estimate the present value cost of these savings to be approximately $20,000. Therefore, the aggregate savings expected from the JPA bond structure totals$170,000. In my opinion, use of the JPA structure will provide significant public benefit to the District by generating the savings described above. Sincerely, Stone&7 o erg LLC T�m Loc d Managing Director cc: Carlo Fowler,Orrick Herrington&Sutcliffe 431600 Regional Open Sp, 41-e R-03-111 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 03-24 1 , FBIZAJAM; JO YFIARS OF OPEN SILIMIE PRESERVATION October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM. 2B AGENDA ITEM Issuance of 2004 Revenue Bonds CONTROLLER'S RECOMMENDATIONS I Adopt the attached resolution approving the issuance and sale by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority of up to $35 million of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Financing Authority 2004 Revenue Bonds and determining that there are significant public benefits to the District from such financing in Santa Clara County. 2. Adopt the attached resolution approving the issuance and sale by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority of up to $35 million of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Financing Authority 2004 Revenue Bonds and determining that there are significant public benefits to the District from such financing in San Mateo County. 3. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a site lease, a project lease and a continuing disclosure agreement and approving a preliminary official statement and an agreement for bond counsel services and certain other matters in connection therewith. DISCUSSION The favorable bond and bond insurance market conditions make it advantageous to propose the issuance of approximately $34.2 million of revenue bonds. Tax-exempt interest rates are near forty year lows and bond insurance is available at reasonable costs and terms. The bonds will be insured by AMBAC. The proposal is to refund all of the $14.7 million outstanding of the 1993 Certificates of Participation, refund $6.3 million(about 58%)of the 1995 Promissory Notes, and borrow $10 million of new land acquisition funds. The remaining balance of the 1995 Promissory Notes, $4.6 million, is not refundable because it was the result of a prior refinancing. The issuance amount assumes that an 8% cash reserve fund will be required. If AMBAC agrees to substitute a surety bond for the cash reserve fund, then the issuance amount would be reduced by up to $3 million. If successful, this would further improve the cash flow benefits presented below. The debt issued by the District will be sold to, and the District will enter into a lease with, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority(the"Authority"), which you approved the creation of at your April 24, 1996 meeting. The District will pay rent under the Lease to the Authority, which will, in turn, issue its 2004 Revenue Bonds using the District's payments as security for payment of the Bonds. This is the same basic structure which successfully utilized for our 1996 and 1999 Revenue Bonds. District lands are not put at risk, in 33o Distel Circle 650-691-lzoo info@openspace.org BOARDOF DIRECTORS:Pete Siernens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hankc,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton R-03-111 Page 2 accordance with a specific provision of the Lease. By utilizing the Joint Powers Financing Authority, this proposed issue has been structured to reduce the District's near-term debt service while yielding $10 million of immediate new land acquisition funds. Despite receiving $10 million additional cash, the District's total debt service would by reduced each year for the next eleven years, by a projected total of$5.3 million. On a cumulative basis, the proposed transaction is net cash positive to the District into the middle of the year 2025 (22 years). This favorable result is made possible by the combination of low interest rates and the ability to extend maturity dates of existing debt. The average coupon rate and average life on the proposed bonds is 4.8% and 23 years, respectively, versus 6.1% and nine years, respectively, on the debt to be refunded. So,the interest rate is reduced by 1.3 percentage points while the average life is extended by 14 years. On an"apples to apples" basis, the present value savings on the refinancing portion of the proposed issue is $1.8 million. Including issuance expenses and bond insurance costs, the total interest cost of the proposed bonds is estimated at 5.26%. ESTmATED SOURCES AND USES (millions) SOURCES: 2003 Bond Proceeds $34.2 Eliminate 1993 Reserve Fund 1.4 Reduce 1995 Reserve Fund 0.5 Total Sources $36.1 USES: Refund 1993 and 1995 Debt $21.6 New Land Acquisition Funds 10.0 New Cash Reserve Fund 3.1 Bond Insurance Premium 1.0 Underwriting Fee 0.2 Other Costs of Issuance 0.2 Total Uses $36.1 The plan is to price the issue in the middle of December and deliver the bonds in January. Because institutional bondholders generally have large amounts of bonds maturing in January, it g Y g g �'Y is anticipated that this will be good timing for favorable demand. The proposed issue is consistent with long-term financial plans and is easily accommodated within our statutory debt limit. After the proposed debt issue and refinancing, the District's bonded indebtedness would be about 28%of the District's statutory debt limit. The debt limit excludes lease financing. The proposed bond counsel is Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe LLP. Orrick has served in this role ' 75 000 with 11 11 f h District's debt issues. The proposed bond counsel fee is $ t for virtually a o the Y � � , costs and expenses not to exceed $5,000, which is reasonable and represents a discount for bond counsel services for this size of debt issue. The proposed underwriter is Stone&Youngberg LLC(S&Y). S&Y have successfully managed several District financings, including all of the debt issued under the Authority structure. Staff believes that S&Y have done an outstanding job in optimizing the structure of this issue. The proposed underwriting fee of 0.7% is reasonable, R-03-111 Page 3 i i and lower than on any prior District debt issue. The Authority is responsible for executing a Bond Purchase Contract with S&Y since the Authority is the official issuer of the bonds. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION: 1. Amount: Not-to-exceed $35 million 2. Term: 31 years 3. Average Life: 23 years 4. Purpose: [1] Refinance $21 million of existing debt in order to achieve interest and cash flow savings, and [2] provide $10 million of new land acquisition funds. 5. Interest Rates: To be priced in December 2003. Estimated average coupon rate of4.8%; estimated total cost of funds 5.3%. 6. Reserve Fund: Not to exceed 8% ($3.1 million) in cash with interest earnings to the District; attempting to replace with surety bond. 7. Underwriting Fee: 0.7% of issue, or about $240,000 8. Closing Schedule: By January 31, 2004 9. Bond Counsel Fee: $75,000 with costs and expenses not to exceed $5,000 Preparation for this issue is now substantially complete and ready for your review and approval. Representatives from the underwriter and bond counsel will be at the meeting to answer any questions you may have. PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION: 1. Issuing Authority: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority 2. Issuer: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 3. Trustee: BNY Western Trust Company 4. Underwriter: Stone& Youngberg LLC 5. Bond Counsel: Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe LLP Duties of the Parties: i 1. Issuing Authority: Act as the issuing authority for the District. 2. Issuer: Issues lease debt, receives net proceeds and makes principal and interest payments, as required. 3. Trustee: Administers lease for the benefit of the holders, collects principal and interest from the District and makes payments to holders, and holds reserve fund. 4. Underwriter: Purchases debt from Authority and sells to buyers. 5. Bond Counsel: Prepares and certifies lease documents; assures tax- exempt status of bonds to buyers. MAIN AGREEMENTS: R-03-111 Page 4 Note: These documents are substantially complete and correct but are not meant to be in final form at this time. 1. Preliminary Official Statement: Describes bond issue to potential buyers. 2. Site Lease (between District and Authority): Authority agrees to assist in the financing of specified District-owned properties. District leases these properties to the Authority. 3. Project Lease(between District and Authority): District leases back the specified properties from the Authority and agrees to make principal and interest payments to the Authority necessary to service the bonds. 4. Indenture(between Authority and BNY): Appoints BNY as the Trustee for the bonds, lists its duties and responsibilities, and details how the bonds will be administered. 5. Purchase Contract(between Authority, District and S&Y): Defines terms under which S&Y will purchase the bonds from the Authority. 6. Continuing Disclosure Agreement(between District and BNY): Appoints Trustee as the Dissemination Agent with regard to SEC disclosure rules. 7. Agreement for Bond Counsel Services(between Authority, District and Orrick): Hires Orrick as Bond Counsel for the bond issue. Prepared by: Michael L. Foster, Controller Contact person: Same as above RESOLUTION NO. 03- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS 2004 REVENUE BONDS, AND DETERMINING THAT THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC BENEFITS TO THE DISTRICT FROM SUCH FINANCING IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of Directors(the"Board of Directors")of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(the"District") is authorized by law to acquire real property for open space purposes of the District; and WHEREAS,the District proposes to enter into a Site Lease(the"Site Lease") and a related Project Lease(the"Project Lease")with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority(the"Authority") in connection with the issuance by the Authority of its 2004 Revenue Bonds(the"Bonds") for the purposes(among others) of acquiring real property for open space purposes of the District located within the boundaries of the District in Santa Clara County, as more particularly provided in the copies of such two leases on file with the Secretary of the Board of Directors(the"Secretary"); and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors called a public hearing in Santa Clara County, which was held by the Board of Directors on Wednesday, the 22nd day of October, 2003, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., at the regular meeting place of the Board of Directors, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California 94022, at which public hearing the Board of Directors considered the acquisition of such real property in Santa Clara County for open space purposes of the District by the issuance and sale by the Authority of the Bonds, and whether there are any significant public benefits to the District from such financing, including demonstrable savings from the issuance and sale of the Bonds, such as savings in effective interest rate,bond preparation, bond underwriting or bond issuance costs(in accordance with Section 6586 of the California Government Code); and WHEREAS, a notice of such public hearing was duly published by the District as required by law in the San Jose Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation published in Santa Clara County, and a copy of the proof of publication of such notice of public hearing is on file in the office of the Secretary; and h public hearing w duly convened b the Board of Directors at WHEREAS such ub c can as P g Y Y the time and place set forth in the notice of public hearing therefor, and at such public hearing the Board of Directors heard all interested persons desiring to address the Board of Directors on the foregoing matters; and WHEREAS, evidence of the public benefits to the District from such proposed financing was presented by a representative of Stone &Youngberg LLC, as the underwriter(the "Underwriter") of the Bonds; and i WHEREAS,the District has considered the presentation given by the Underwriter and is fully advised in the premises. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the N idpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as follows: Section 1. All of the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and the Board of Directors so finds and determines. Section 2. The Board of Directors hereby approves the financing of the acquisition of real property for open space purposes of the District located within the boundaries of the District in Santa Clara County by the issuance by the Authority of the Bonds, and hereby determines that there are significant public benefits to the District from the financing of the acquisition of such real property in that there will be demonstrable savings from the issuance and sale of the Bonds, including savings in bond preparation, bond underwriting or bond issuance costs(in accordance with Section 6586 of the California Government Code). Section 3. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. RESOLUTION NO. 03- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS 2004 REVENUE BONDS, AND DETERMINING THAT THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC BENEFITS TO THE DISTRICT FROM SUCH FINANCING IN SAN MATEO COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of Directors(the"Board of Directors")of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(the"District") is authorized by law to acquire real property for open space purposes of the District; and WHEREAS, the District proposes to enter into a Site Lease(the"Site Lease")and a related Project Lease(the"Project Lease")with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority(the"Authority") in connection with the issuance by the Authority of its 2004 Revenue Bonds (the"Bonds") for the purposes(among others) of acquiring real property for open space purposes of the District located within the boundaries of the District in San Mateo County, as more particularly provided in the copies of such two leases on file with the Secretary of the Board of Directors (the"Secretary"); and WHEREAS,the Board of Directors called a public hearing in San Mateo County, which was held by the Board of Directors on Tuesday, the 21 st day of October, 2003, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., at the Town Hall, Town of Portola Valley, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California 94028, at which public hearing the Board of Directors considered the acquisition of such real property in San Mateo County for open space purposes of the District by the issuance and sale by the Authority of the Bonds, and whether there are any significant public benefits to the District from such financing, including demonstrable savings from the issuance and sale of the Bonds, such as savings in effective interest rate, bond preparation, bond underwriting or bond issuance costs(in accordance with Section 6586 of the California Government Code); and WHEREAS, a notice of such public hearing was duly published by the District as required by law in the San Mateo County Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in San Mateo County, and a copy of the proof of publication of such notice of public hearing is on file in the office of the Secretary; and WHEREAS, such public hearing was duly convened by the Board of Directors at the time and place set forth in the notice of public hearing therefor, and at such public hearing the Board of Directors heard all interested persons desiring to address the Board of Directors on the foregoing matters; and WHEREAS, evidence of the public benefits to the District from such proposed financing was presented by a representative of Stone&Youngberg LLC, as the underwriter(the "Underwriter") of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the District has considered the presentation given by the Underwriter and is fully advised in the premises. NOW, TBEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as follows: Section 1. All of the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and the Board of Directors so finds and determines. Section 2. The Board of Directors hereby approves the financing of the acquisition of real property for open space purposes of the District located within the boundaries of the District in San Mateo County by the issuance by the Authority of the Bonds, and hereby determines that there are significant public benefits to the District from the financing of the acquisition of such real property in that there will be demonstrable savings from the issuance and sale of the Bonds, including savings in bond preparation, bond underwriting or bond issuance costs(in accordance with Section 6586 of the California Government Code). Section 3. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. I RESOLUTION NO. 03- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 11MPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SITE LEASE, A PROJECT LEASE AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, the Board of Directors(the`Board of Directors")of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (the"District")is authorized by law to acquire real property for open space purposes of the District; and WHEREAS,the District has determined that it is in the best interests of the District and its citizens and is necessary and proper for District purposes that the real property described in the Site Lease dated as of January 1, 2004 (the"Site Lease")by and between the District and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority(the "Authority")be leased by the District to the Authority, and that the Authority lease back such real property to the District pursuant to the Project Lease dated as of January 1, 2004 (the "Project Lease")by and between the Authority and the District, in substantially the forms of such two leases presented to this meeting; and WHEREAS, under the Project Lease, the District will become obligated to make rental payments to the Authority for the lease of such real property to it; and j WHEREAS, the Authority will assign, without recourse, all its rights to receive such rental payments to BNY Western Trust Company, as trustee(the"Trustee"), for the benefit of the registered owners of the Authority's 2004 Revenue Bonds(the"Bonds")to be issued under an Indenture dated as of January 1, 2004 (the"Indenture")by and between the Authority and the Trustee; and WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the Authority will distribute a Preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds(the"Preliminary Official Statement") in substantially the form resented to this meeting, and the Authority and the District and the s s Y F g� Y Trustee will enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the Continuing Disclosure Agreement")in compliance with Securities Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12(b)(5); and III WHEREAS, all acts, conditions and things required by law to exist,to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in connection with the authorization of the execution and delivery of the Site Lease, the Project Lease and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement do exist, have happened and have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as required by law, and the District is now duly authorized to execute and deliver the Site i Lease, the Project Lease and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and to approve the Preliminary Official Statement and the distribution thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as follows: Section 1. All of the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and the Board of Directors so finds and determines. Section 2. The District is authorized to execute and deliver the Site Lease, and the President of the Board of Directors(the"President"), or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Site Lease for and on behalf of the District and the Secretary of the Board of Directors (the"Secretary")is hereby authorized and directed to attest such execution and to affix the seal of the District thereto and to deliver the Site Lease, and as executed and delivered, the Site Lease shall be in substantially the form presented to this meeting, with such additions thereto or changes therein as the officer executing the Site Lease shall require or approve. Section 3. The District is authorized to execute and deliver the Project Lease, and the President, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Project Lease for and on behalf of the District and the Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to attest such execution and to affix the seal of the District thereto and to deliver the Project Lease, and as executed and delivered, the Project Lease shall be in substantially the form presented to this meeting, with such additions thereto or changes therein as the officer executing the Project Lease shall require or approve, including those relating to the total rental payments due under the Project Lease(the principal components of which shall not be in excess of thirty-seven million dollars($37,000,000)) and the amount and schedule of the payments thereunder, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof. Section 4. The District is authorized to execute and deliver the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and the President, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement for and on behalf of the District and the Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to attest such execution and to affix the seal of the District thereto and to deliver the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and as executed and delivered,the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall be in substantially the form presented to this meeting, with such additions thereto or changes therein as the officer executing the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall require or approve. Section 5. The sections of the Preliminary Official Statement relating to the District and the transactions contemplated herein, in the form now on file with the Secretary, are hereby approved, and the Controller of the District is hereby authorized to approve the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement in substantially said form and to certify that said sections of the Preliminary Official Statement are accurate in all material respects, and the Authority is hereby authorized to distribute copies of the Official Statement to persons who may be interested in the purchase of the Bonds. Section 6. The President the Secret the General Manager of the District �"Y, g and the Controller of the District are hereby each authorized and directed,jointly and severally, in the name and on behalf of the District, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents, including the execution and delivery of escrow agreements relating to the refunding of portions of the District's 1995 Promissory Notes and the refunding of all the District's Certificates of Participation(1993 Open Space Project), which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out,give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution, including the purchase of a bond insurance policy and a debt service reserve fund policy for the Bonds and including the execution of an Agreement for Bond Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe LLP in the amount of$75,000, and costs and expenses not to exceed $5,000, in substantially the form on file with the Secretary and including the approval of the sale of the Bonds by the Authority, and such actions heretofore taken by such officers are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. Section 7. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING PACKET 5 ma�s� r �.ucnN> ����2 ,�u\ �h . 22.zuo5 Ler a,y,.•R' >MfE rgn-ts. Meeting 02-01 SPECIAL MEETING MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD October 9, 2002 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING L ROLL CALL Chair Deane Little called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. Members Present: Jed Cyr, Nonette Hanko, Ken Nitz, and Deane Little Members Absent: Supervisor Liz Kniss Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, H. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the agenda. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. M. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR I Motion: N. Hanko moved to adopt the Consent Calendar, including approval of the minutes of the October 10, 2001, meeting; and Agenda Item 1, Acceptance of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority Financial Statement and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants as Compiled by Macias, Gini & Company LLP, Certified Public Accountants, and Authorization for the Executive Director to File the Annual Continuing Disclosure Report Required by Law. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0. IV. MATTERS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA- None V. ADJOURNMENT At 7:28 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY R-03-01 Meeting 03-01 October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM Approval of Issuance of up to $35 Million of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority 2004 Revenue Bonds; Authorization for Executive Director to Execute the Bond Purchase Contract with Stone& Youngberg LLC, the Agreement for Bond Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe, and Other Agreements Required for Bond Issuance EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION ` V Adopt the attached Resolution of the Midpeninsula"Regional Open pace District i . ing Authority Authorizing the Issuance, Sale acid Delivery of Not to Exceed $35,000,000 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority 2004 Revenue Bonds; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Site Lease, a Project Lease, an Indenture in Connection Therewith and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Official Statement, a Bond Purchase Contract, a Local Obligation Purchase Contract, a Preliminary Official Statement, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement Relating to Such Bonds, an Agreement for Bond Counsel Services; and Taking Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith. (Completed copies of the resolution and all of the documentation are available for public review at the District office.) BACKGROUND At their April 24, 1996, meeting, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District approved the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and between the District and the County of Santa Clara creating the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved the agreement at their May 7, 1996, meeting. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority was created to assist the District in the financing and refinancing of underlying Notes and Leases. By utilizing the joint powers financing authority, the 1996 Revenue Bonds and two series of 1999 Revenue Bonds were issued. It is now proposed that the $35 million of 2004 Revenue Bonds, which have been structured to significantly reduce the District's near-term debt service and retire the District's 1993 COPs and a portion of the 1995 Notes, be issued. The Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement calls for the Authority to be governed by a board consisting of five members, one member of which shall be, at all times, the District's Board President, currently Director Hanko. At the District Board meeting of January 29, 2003, MidpeninsulaRegional Open.$pace Dis't—rct---FinanciH Au thority Members: Nonette Hanko,Chair,harry Hassett,Treasurer,May Davey,Pete Siemens, Liz Kniss,Board of Supervisors Representative from Santa Clara County L. Craig Britton,Executive Director I R-03-01 Page 2 Directors Davey, Hassett, and Siemens were appointed to join Director Hanko on the governing 1 n i B f h Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority. The fifth Board o the p g p p g member of the Authority's Board is Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss. Supervisor Kniss' district encompasses the largest territory within the Santa Clara County portion of the District. The attached resolution authorizes the actual issuance of the 2004 Revenue Bonds. The critical financial points in the financing structure are set forth in a non-to-exceed format. Permission for binding the Authority to the financing is transferred to the Executive Director so long as the bond II issue delivered to the Authority is within the parameters set out in the resolution. Controller Michael Foster's report (R-03-111)relating to the issuance of the 2004 Revenue Bonds is attached. The Authority is being asked to authorize a bond issue up to the amount of $35 million. The financing team currently expects an issue in the amount of approximately$34 Million as noted in the Controller's report. The not-to-exceed parameter of$35 million is recommended to take advantage of potential market changes. The underlying Lease would fit within the not-to-exceed $35 million authorization. As noted in the attached Controller's report, the proposed underwriter for the issuance of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority bonds is Stone& Youngberg LLC ("S&Y") of San Francisco. S&Y underwrites more California local government financing than any other firm and successfully underwrote the Financing Authority's 1996 and 1999 Revenue Bonds; the District's 1995 Notes; and several District issues in the 1980's. S&Y have done an outstanding job in structuring this issue and have proposed an underwriting fee not to exceed 0.7%. This is lower than the fee charged on the Financing Authority's 1996 and 1999 Revenue Bonds. Attached is the proposed Bond Purchase Contract from S&Y. In summary, S&Y proposes to perform the following: A. Work with Authoritystaff to structure the offering in order to obtain the most g advantageous terms and conditions. B. Lead development of the Official Statement for the Authority. C. Obtain bond insurance. D. At the earliest date practical, submit an offer to the Authority to purchase the notes. E. Sell the Bonds directly or through a syndicate formed by S&Y. The Bond Purchase Contract with S&Y is to be executed by the Financing Authority and the District. The proposed bond counsel is Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe. This firm has served as bond counsel for virtually all of the District's debt issues and it is desirable to maintain this successful R-03-01 Page 3 relationship. The fee for Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe's services relative to this bond issuance is $75,000, with costs and expenses not to exceed $5,000, payable at the closing of the financing. The agreement for bond counsel services is to be executed by both the District and the Financing Authority. Prepared by: L Craig Britton, Executive Director j Michael L. Foster, Controller I Contact person: L. Craig Britton,Executive Director I i ,I II _ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 03- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE AUTHORITY'S 2004 REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SITE LEASE, A PROJECT LEASE AND AN INDENTURE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH BONDS AND AN AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority is a joint exercise of powers entity duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California(the"Authority"); and WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (the"District") proposes to enter into a Site Lease(the"Site Lease") and a related Project Lease(the"Project Lease")with the Authority to lease from the Authority certain real property in the District for open space purposes of the District; and WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to issue its 2004 Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed thirty-seven million dollars($37,000,000)(the "Bonds") pursuant to an Indenture(the"Indenture") dated as of January 1, 2004, by and between the Authority and BNY Western Trust Company, as the trustee named therein(the "Trustee"), to provide funds to finance the acquisition of the Project Lease(being the Program Obligation as defined in the Indenture), and the Authority has determined that the real property to be leased to the District for open space purposes under the Project Lease is located within the I geographic boundaries of the District; and WHEREAS, all acts, conditions and things required by the laws of the State of California to exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in connection with the consummation of the financing authorized hereby do exist, have happened and have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as required by law, and the Authority P � is now duly authorized and empowered, pursuant to each and every requirement of law, to authorize the execution and delivery of certain documents hereinafter mentioned. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority as follows: DOCSSF1:690332.2 Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct, and this Board of Directors so finds and determines. Section 2. The forms of the Site Lease and the Project Lease proposed to be executed and entered into by and between the District and the Authority, presented to this meeting and on file with the Secretary of the Authority(the"Secretary"), are hereby approved, and the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Authority(the"Chairperson"), or his designee, is hereby authorized, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver the Site Lease and the Project Lease in substantially said forms, with such changes as such officer may require or approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof. Section 3. The form of the Indenture proposed to be executed and entered into by and between the Authority and the Trustee, presented to this meeting and on file with the Secretary, is hereby approved, and the Chairperson, or his designee, is hereby authorized, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver the Indenture in substantially said form, with such changes as such officer may require or approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof, and the Bonds authorized to be issued under the Indenture, when executed, shall be delivered to the Trustee for authentication by the Trustee, and the Trustee is hereby requested and directed to authenticate the Bonds by executing the Certificate of Authentication appearing thereon, and to deliver the Bonds, when duly executed and authenticated, to the Underwriter hereinafter defined in accordance with written instructions executed on behalf of the Authority by the Chairperson, or his designee, which instructions said officer is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver to the Trustee and which instructions shall provide for the delivery of the Bonds to such Underwriter upon payment of the purchase price thereof. Section 4. The form of the Bond Purchase Contract(the`Bond Purchase Contract")proposed to be executed and entered into by and between the Authority and Stone& Youngberg LLC, as the underwriter of the Bonds(the"Underwriter"), presented to this meeting and on file with the Secretary, providing for the sale of the Bonds to the Underwriter, is hereby approved, and the Controller of the Authority(the"Controller"), or his designee, is hereby authorized, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver to the Underwriter the Bond Purchase Contract in substantially said form providing for the sale of the Bonds, which Bonds shall be in a principal amount not greater than thirty-seven million dollars ($37,000,000) and shall bear interest at a true interest cost not to exceed five and ninety hundredths per cent (5.90%) per annum and with an underwriter's discount of not more than seven-tenths of one per cent (7/10 of 1%) of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest, with such changes as such officer may require or approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof. Section 5. The form of the Official Statement in preliminary form relating to the Bonds (the"Official Statement"), presented to this meeting and on file with the Secretary, is hereby approved, and the Controller is hereby authorized, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to approve the distribution of the Official Statement in preliminary form and to certify on behalf of the Authority that the Official Statement in preliminary form has been "deemed final" by the Authority, except for certain final pricing and related information pursuant DOCSSFI:690332.2 i to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Chairperson, or his designee, is hereby authorized, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver to the Underwriter the Official Statement in final form, with such changes as such evidenced b the execution and officer may require or approve, such approval to be conclusivelye Y q PP � PP Y delivery thereof, and the Underwriter is hereby authorized to distribute copies of the Official Statement to persons who may be interested in the purchase of the Bonds and is directed to deliver such copies to all actual purchasers of the Bonds. Section 6. The form of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement proposed to be � 8 g executed and entered into by and among the Authority, the District and the Trustee(the "Continuing Disclosure Agreement"), presented to this meeting and on file with the Secretary, is hereby approved, and the Controller is hereby authorized, for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver to the Underwriter the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially said form, with such changes as such officer may require or approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof. Section 7. The officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, in the name and on behalf of the Authority, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents, which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution, the Site Lease, the Project Lease the Indenture the Bond Purchase Contract, the Official Statement the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Bonds, including the purchase of a bond insurance policy and a debt service reserve fund policy for the Bonds and including the execution of an Agreement for Bond Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington& Sutcliffe LLP in substantially the form on file with the Secretary, and any such actions heretofore taken by such officers are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. DOCSSFl:694332.2 I PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of October, 2003. Nonette Hanko, Chairperson Attest: Secretary I DOCSSF1:690332.2 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY R-03-02 Meeting 03-01 October 22 2003 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Acceptance of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority Financial Statement and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants and Authorization to File Continuing Disclosure Report EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION Accept the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority Financial Statement and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants as compiled by Macias, Gini & Company LLP, Certified Public Accountants, and authorize the Executive Director to file the Continuing Disclosure Report as required by law. BACKGROUND The Continuing Disclosure Agreement of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority 1996 Revenue bond issue necessitates that the District file its Annual Report, which consists of Table 2 and Table 8 (available at the meeting), and the District's and Financing Authority's audit of March 31, 2003 (which is available at the District's Administrative office), within 210 days of the end of its fiscal year(March 31) to BNY Western Trust Company, trustee for this bond issue. This Disclosure Report is required by SEC Regulations for certain local government financing. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, Executive Director Mike Foster, Controller Contact person: L. Craig Britton, Executive Director Midpeninsula Regional Open mace District Financin Authority Members: Nonctte Hanko,Chair;LarryHassctt,Treasurer,Mary Davey,Pete Siemens, Liz Kniss,Board of Supervisors Representative from Santa Clara County L. Craig Britton,Executive Director TABLE 2 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DISTRICT SECURED AND UNSECURED TAX RECEIPTS (1) CURRENT SECURED TAX RECEIPTS FISCAL SANTA CLARA SAN MATEO TOTAL YEAR COUNTY COUNTY DISTRICT 1993/94 5,431,540 2,633,077 8,064,617 1994/95 5,947,135 2,829,980 8,777,115 1995/96 5,906,079 2,909,826 8,815,905 1996/97 6,076,525 3,049,870 9,126,395 1997/98 6,577,561 3,234,981 9,812,542 1998/99 7,160,463 3,648,902 10,809,365 1999/00 8,070,801 3,928,802 11,999,603 2000/01 8,804,356 4,274,590 13,078,946 2001/02 9,793,274 4,969,309 14,762,583 2002/03 10,336,391 5,164,217 15,500,608 DISTRICT TOTAL CURRENT UNSECURED TAX RECEIPTS SECURED AND FISCAL SANTA CLARA SAN MATEO TOTAL UNSECURED YEAR COUNTY COUNTY DISTRICT RECEIPTS 1993/94 754,355 363,596 1,117,951 $9,182,568 1994/95 704,557 322,486 1,027,043 $9,804,158 1995/96 716,892 351,800 1,068,692 $9,884,597 1996/97 800,423 356,314 1,156,737 $10,283,132 1997/98 896,648 354,600 1,251,248 $11,063,790 1998/99 1,050,112 385,078 1,435,190 $12,244,555 1999/00 1,059,529 426,461 1,485,990 $13,485,593 2000/01 1,188,301 492,645 1,680,946 $14,759,892 2001/02 1,464,534 568,181 2,032,715 $16,795,298 2002/03 1,477,369 560,334 2,037,703 $17,538,311 (1) THE DISTRICT ALSO RECEIVES A SHARE OF DELINQUENT TAXES, REDEMP- TION FEES AND SUPPLEMENTAL AND UNITARY TAXES AND STATE SUB- VENTION PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY EACH COUNTY. THIS REVENUE TOTALED $1,259,357 IN 2001/02 AND $1,207,961 IN 2002/03. TABLE 8 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DEBT OUTSTANDING ($THOUSANDS) OBLIGATION 2003/04 ORIGINAL OUTSTANDING DEBT FINAL AMOUNT 6/30/2003 (3) SERVICE PAYMENT FOOTHILLS 192 86 18 DEC 2008 BEAR CREEK 1,500 1,500 41 APR 2023 SIERRA AZUL (1) 590 528 44 OCT 2017 1993 COP (2) 17,315 14,655 1,343 SEP 2020 1995 NOTES 11,500 11,000 865 MAR 2015 1996 REVENUE BONDS 29,910 29,385 2,047 SEP 2026 1999 REVENUE BONDS 29,663 31,701 1,197 SEP 2031 1999 BONDS,2ND ISSUE 28,484 30,236 1 412 SEP 2031 TOTAL $119,154 $119,091 $6,967 (1) AGGREGATION OF NOTES PAYABLE FOR PARCELS WITHIN ONE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE. (2) CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (3) BALANCE FOR 1996 AND 1999 BONDS INCLUDES AGGREGATED ACCRETION ON CAPITAL APPRECIATION BONDS AS OF 3/31/03 OF $2,226,119.00 TABLE 11 3:29 PM10/22/2003 INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DIS TRICT I To: C. Britton, General Manager From: M. Williams,Real Property Manager 'Date: October 2, 2003 Subject: Lion"Redwood Park"Property Addition to Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve F,.' A Gift Deed was recorded on September 30, 2003 and title to and possession of this A 1-acre parcel passed to the District. In accordance with your Rules of Procedure, Section 260 (2), as amended on June 18, 1991 (see Report R-91-62), to wit: "The General Manager is hereby authorized to approve the acquisition of a minor interest in or easement upon real property and accept on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District deeds or grants conveying any such minor interest in or easement upon real property to the District for public purposes and to execute a Certificate of Acceptance as evidence thereof as required by law, subject to the following: 1. The General Manager finds that the acquisition of such minor interest in or easement upon real property is consistent with District policy; and 2. The Cost does not exceed the General Managers authority as provided in Section 5549(b)of the Public Resources Code as approved by the Board of Directors from time to time; and 3. The General Manager informs the Board of Directors of the action or proposed action within a reasonable period of time." The General Manager signed a Certificate of Acceptance on September 16, 2003 and a Gift Deed was recorded on September 30,2003 for the subject property, based upon the General Manager's determination that acceptance of this gift is in accordance with the above stated policy. DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Ownership Status: Board Approval Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, Date/Res.No. Mgmt Agmt.) Purisima Creek San Mateo Lion 11 Fee See Above Redwoods 067-097-040 M mt.Status: Dedication'Date/ g Status: Purchase Price Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU, (Intended Type (Gift Value) GIS Code or Other) Withheld) September 30,2003 Closed Intended Gift $500.00 > BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete SieYnens,glary DU Vey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Deane Little,Nonette Nanko,Larry Nassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton PRELIMINARY USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN CHART INFORMATION Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres Board/GM Action Date Acquired Purisima Creek San Mateo Lion 11 General Manager Approval 9/16/2003 Redwoods 067-097-040 and Certificate of Acceptance Public Access: Closed to public use at this time. Patrol: Regularly patrol the property. Signs: Install preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Name: Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Dedication: Withhold dedication as public open space at this time. Site Safety Inspection: Preliminary inspection is complete and no hazards were found; comprehensive inspection to be complete before the close of escrow. CEQA DETERMINATION It has been concluded that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is categorically exempt from CEQA(California Environmental Quality Act)under Article 19, Sections 15316, 15317, 15325,and 15061 as follows: Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. Section 15317 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of an area. Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space. This acquisition qualifies under all three sections. The actions proposed in the Preliminary Use and Management Plan are also exempt under section 15061, as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA Determination Completed By. �` ; C`.,/ Date: Cathy Woodbury, Planning Manager CC: Board of Directors Administration Operations Accounting Planning Public Affairs I PRELIMINARY USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN CHART INFORMATION Date Preserve/Area County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres Board/GM Action Acquired Purisima Creek 7-097-040 Mateo 11 General Manager Approval 9/16/2003 Redwoods Lion and Certificate of Acceptance Public Access: Closed to public use at this time. Patrol: Regularly patrol the property. Signs: Install preserve boundary signs where appropriate. Name: Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Dedication: Withhold dedication as public open space at this time. Site Safety Inspection: Preliminary inspection is complete and no hazards were found; comprehensive inspection to be complete before the close of escrow. CEQA DETERMINATION It has been concluded that this 1� project will not have a significant effect on the environment. It is P J categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)under Article 19, Sections 15316, 15317, 15325, and 15061 as follows: Section 15316 exempts the acquisition of land in order to create parks if the site is in a natural condition and the management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition. Section 15317 exempts the acceptance of fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of an area. Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space. This acquisition qualifies under all three sections. The actions proposed in the Preliminary Use and Management Plan are also exempt under section 15061,as there is no possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA Determination Completed B �'?��`: ! ���,' Date: Q P Y� -. Cathy Y 'Manager Woodbur Plannin � CC: Board of Directors Administration Operations Accounting Planning Public Affairs I REDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve / SEQUOIA rt D' o Feet �' ' N 0 150 300 600 900 1,200 FE. \ N Legend - < ��G MROSD Lion Gift Ll Llh Ow C/' o 1 _ 1_ "77 o 1 r wov .AVENUE LLL- '• -__-1--. MADFONfi .AVENUP �J,. .__.. AD ,� _m i ' o _ a �GE MANZANIiA_ , YUUIUNIT AVENUE ..._. IIA E G 1pml d,JP-C,a RMwpotlsV=epwppp PeM11RNwppa Rare npapni legal Lug meE lsum 1NO3I Regional Open Sp_ .:e R-03-105 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 03-24 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Execute a Contract with Page&Turnbull in an Amount Not to Exceed$44,920 for Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services r the Seismic Upgrade of the Winery Building at Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIO Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Page&Turnbull in an amount of$39,062 and a contingency of$5,858 for a total amount not to exceed$44,920 for architectural and engineering services for the proposed seismic upgrade of the winery building at Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve. BACKGROUND In February 2002,the District submitted a grant application to the California Heritage Fund(CHF)Grant Program for the seismic upgrade of the winery building at Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve(see Report R-02-06). In May 2002,the State Office of Historic Preservation informed the District that a grant in the amount of$50,000 would be awarded to complete the project. Since the cost to complete this project is approximately$205,000,the District applied for additional funding by submitting a grant application in November 2002 to the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission. In June 2003,the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors awarded the District a grant in the amount of$66,000 to complete the project. In total,the District has received$116,000 in grants to complete the seismic upgrade of the winery building at Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION Constructed in 1896,Picchetti Ranch is one of the few remaining historically significant wineries in the Santa Clara valley and is listed on the Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. It is an excellent example of a family-operated ranch and winery of the type prevalent in the area in the late 1800's. The winery remains the central building at Picchetti Ranch and its stone foundation and brickwork on the upper walls gives it a unique distinction among the ranch buildings. The District currently leases the winery complex to Leslie Pantling who operates the property as Picchetti Winery, which is open to the public for wine tasting and sales. The winery building was renovated and upgraded in 1986. These renovations included both seismic and non-seismic repairs and upgrades. Today,the building is in need of further seismic upgrades as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. After the 1989 earthquake,the County of Santa Clara adopted an unreinforced masonry upgrade ordinance,as required by State law. The ordinance classifies existing unreinforced masonry buildings according to their risk(based on the nature of their use)and structural inadequacy. Analysis of the winery revealed that in order to comply with the County's ordinance,three upgrades are required if the 33o Distel Circle 650-691-lzoo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton R-03-105 Page 2 continue to utilize the building. First,the roof and walls must be tied correctly to the floor with anchors and blocking. Second,the roof and floors must be upgraded with blocking so they can better act as diaphragms, which carry and resist lateral forces. Third, the brick walls at the ends of the building must be tied to the roof above with a new shear wall constructed on the face of the wood gable-end walls. Last month, staff requested qualifications from several firms specializing in historic preservation architecture. Of the qualifications received, staff determined that Page&Turnbull of San Francisco was best suited to provide the necessary architectural and structural engineering services for the project. Page &Turnbull is a highly qualified firm that focuses only on projects that are historically significant and in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. In addition to successfully working with the District on past projects at Picchetti Ranch and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserves, Page&Turnbull has completed projects for other park agencies including California State Parks and the National Park Service. Staff recommends that the District enter into a contract with Page&Turnbull to provide the necessary architectural and engineering services. The proposed timeline is to commence the design and engineering phases of the project this fiscal year, with construction occurring in fiscal year 2004-2005. The requested contract amount of$44,920 includes a 15-percent contingency and the consultant is available to begin work immediately. FUNDING Although the seismic upgrade of the winery building at Picchetti Ranch was not identified and budgeted in the fiscal year 2003-2004 Work Program, unanticipated delays for other budgeted construction projects will allow sufficient funds for the architectural and engineering phases of this project to be completed. This amendment to the Work Program will be included in the upcoming mid-year budget analysis that is I being provided to the Administration and Budget Committee. CEQA COMPLIANCE At your January 16, 2002 meeting you determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) under sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation)(see Report R-02-06). Prepared by: Douglas Vu, ASLA, Open Space Planner Contact Person: Same as above i I Regional Open Sp._ _e R-03-107 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 03-24 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA Notice of Contract Completion for Repairs to Old Page Mill Frail atSkyline Ridge Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to execute the attached Notice of Contract Completion for the Old Page Mill Trail Repair project. DISCUSSION At your July 23,2003 meeting,you awarded the contract for the repairs to the storm-damaged Old Page Mill Trail at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve to Casey Construction of Redwood City, CA,in the amount of $258,150,plus a contingency amount of up to$27,842, for a total amount not to exceed$286,000(see Report R-03-70). The project included repair of two large washouts,installation of a crib retaining wall, and the enlargement of an existing culvert along the lower segment of Old Page Mill Trail. The construction of repairs is now complete. Staff was pleased with the performance of Casey Construction, who finished their work one week earlier than anticipated. Change orders totaling$11,944 were written for the project,to address geotechnical factors that were only possible to observe during construction. The bidding process made provisions for this possibility,with unit prices established ahead of time, so the change order procedure proceeded smoothly. Therefore,the total amount payable to Casey Construction for the project is $270,093.62. The District will retain 10% of payments due to Casey Construction for 60 days, in accordance with the contract documents. This time frame allows staff to review evidence that all payrolls,material bills, subcontractors, and other debts connected with the project have been addressed. The project is almost entirely funded by FEMA, with a grant of$92,850 for the large washout and crib wall repair, and a grant of$29,540 for the small washout repair(a culvert replacement not funded by FEMA was also included in the project).According to FEMA,the grant amount for the large washout should be regarded as an estimate since the grant will cover 100%of actual costs,including professional services, construction, materials, and District field staff labor. Preliminary accounting of the actual costs indicates that the District expenses for the FEMA-funded portion of the project were approximately$307,500 over the last four years. The District has already received$53,242 from FEMA in conjunction with the project, and upon final closeout it is expected that the District will receive an estimated additional$258,000 to cover the cost of the storm damage repairs. Prepared by: Sandy Sommer, Senior Planner Contact: 1 Same as above 33o Distel Circle 650-69i-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sp._ e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-03-112 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION Meeting 03-24 October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Approve the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Li n"Re wood Park"Property Addition to Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the Preliminary Use and Management Plan as set out in the attached Closing Memo for the Lion Property Addition to Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve DISCUSSION At your Regular meeting on October 8, 2003, you approved Resolution No. 03-36, which amended the District's Rules of Procedure authorizing the General Manager to approve the acquisition or acceptance of a gift of fee or easement interests in real property, or to enter into an option to acquire real property as limited by the General Manager's spending authority (see Report R-03-103). As stated in the amended Rules of Procedure, District staff will complete any environmental documentation required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) prior to approval of an acquisition by the General Manager. The Board of Directors will be notified of any acquisition or option acquired by the General Manager under this Rule by an agenda item at the Board's next Regular meeting. The agenda item will include a recommendation for Board adoption of a Preliminary Use and Management Plan, normally as a consent item. Staff has made the necessary CEQA determinations for the acquisition and Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Lion"Redwood Park" property addition to Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve, as memorialized in the attached closing memo dated October 2, 2003. Therefore, it is now necessary for the Board to approve the Preliminary Use and Management Plan. Prepared by: Lisa Zadek, Assistant District Clerk Contact person: Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager 33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton e' �a s°°ov m.s iir�.uE.EE mEns Regional Open Sr -e ----------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-03-106 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION Meeting 03-24 October 22, 2003 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Scheduling Board Meetings in November and December 2 3 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Cancel your November 26, 2003 Regular Meeting. 2. Cancel our December 24 2003 Regular Meeting. Y � � .g 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 normal holiday schedules. This year the November 26, 2003 Regular Board meeting falls on the day before the Thanksgiving Day holidays. Staff believes that Board business for November can be accomplished at the first Regular meeting on November 12, 2003 and recommends canceling the second Regular meeting on November 26, 2003. A similar situation exists for the December Regular meetings. The second meeting in December falls on December 24, 2003, which is a scheduled holiday for District staff. As a result, staff recommends canceling the second Regular meeting on December 24, 2003, and having only one Regular meeting in December to complete Board business for the calendar year. However, if there appears to be a need for a second meeting in December, staff will recommend having a Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. Prepared by: Lisa Zadek, Assistant District Clerk Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager 33o Distel Circle 650-691-t2oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-69i-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Claims No. 03-18 Meeting 03-24 Date 10/22/03 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 6603 $195.27 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 6604 $358.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 6605 $1,858.63 Albion Environmental,Inc. Biological Services-Old Page Mill Trail Repair 6606 $1,245.13 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs 6607 $231.95 American Red Cross Red Cross First Aid Training Materials 6608 $19.86 AT&T Telephone Service 6609 $353.96 Barbara Bergman Road Agreement-Quam Driveway 6610 $4,869.28 Barg Coffin Lewis&Trapp Legal Services-Guadalupe Watershed 6611 $122.49 Browning-Ferris Industries Garbage Service 6612 $192.38 California Water Service Company Water Service 6613 $160.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 6614 $46,885.24 Cascade Fire Equipment Company 4 Vehicle Fire Pumpers 6615 $2,393.00 Communications Specialists Phone System Repair-Foothill Field Office 6616 $1,875.00 Concern EAP Quarterly Fee 6617 $3,780.02 Cresco Equipment Rentals Tractor Rental 6618 $22.49 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 6619 $95.04 Dickey,John Reimbursement-Mileage 6620 $750.00 Dillingham Associates Consulting Services-Jacques Ridge Staging Area 6621 $1,567.50 Divine Catering Catering Services for Volunteer Recognition Event 6622 $25.00 Downing,Brendan Reimbursement-Out of Town Meeting 6623 $842.74 Emergency Vehicle Systems Emergency Equipment&Equipment Repairs 6624 $55.27 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies 6625 $151.72 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Docent Supplies 6626 $6.62 Great! Printing Services-Spaces&Species Program 6627 $18,480.00 Hitech Construction Management& Construction Management Service-Virginia Mill Trail,Old Design Page Mill Trail,Grabtown Gultch,Jaques Ridge,FFO Shop Building,&La Honda Ranch Project 6626 $38.97 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co.Inc. Lock&Key Services 6629 $100.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 6630 $449.60 '1 Marina Dunes Resort Training Accomodations-R.Fitzsimons 6631 $68.12 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repairs&Maintenance 6632 $4,121.27 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services 6633 $1,356.36 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Repair 6634 $83,93 Mountain View Garden Center Sand-Rancho San Antonio 6635 $10.75 Northern Energy,Inc. Propane Service 6636 $3,860.50 Nortrax West Equipment Rental 6637 $1,546.32 Office Depot Office Supplies 6638 $1,600.00 Office Team Office Temporary Help-Human Resources Analyst 6639 $26.56 Precision Engravers,Inc. Name Tag Engraving 6640 $36.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service 6641 $1,217.06 Reed&Graham,Inc. Hay Bales for Trail Restoration 6642 $1,180.00 Richard Seever Pig Control Services 6643 $590.70 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Conference Expense-Society of Eco. Restoration&CA Exotic Pest Council 6644 $2,408.39 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 6645 $6,400.00 S&C Tree Service,Inc. Grind Trees&Stumps&Spread Chips-Tree Farm 6646 $705.95 San Jose Water Company Water Service 6647 $51.93 San Mateo County Times Quarterly Subscription Page 1 of 2 Claims No. 03-18 Meeting 03-24 Date 10/22/03 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 6648 $35.42 SBC Payment Center Telephone Service 6649 $553.38 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel 6650 $250.00 Sterling Underground Construction Monitor&Pump Septic Tank,Rancho San Antonio 6651 $210.00 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 6652 $355.57 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 6653 $2,055.67 The Stove Works Thornewood Residence-Wood Burning Stove 6654 $3,108.84 Tires on the Go Tires&Tire Repairs 6655 $640.84 Von Kohorn Kitzmiller Signmakers, Inc. Trail Sign 6656 $126.72 Woodbury,Cathy Reimbursement-Mileage 6657 R $114.48 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 6658 R $52.65 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 6659 R $43.75 Bay Nature Magazine Quarterly Subscription 6660 R $81.00 Board of Equilization Fuel Tax for Diesel 6661 R $31,849.92 Casey Construction Old Page Mill Trail Repair Project 6662 R $1,411.00 Cresco Equipment Rentals Equipment Rental-Dozer BCR 6663 R $1,065.99 Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld Legal Service 6664 R $76.25 Federal Express Express Mailing 6665 R $177.12 Hooper,Stanley Reimbursement-Mileage 6666 R $95.24 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service 6667 R $1,480.00 Office Team Office Temporary Help-Human Resource Analyst 6668 R $54.40 Peninsula Transmission Service,Inc. Vehicle Repairs 6669 R $392.56 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies, Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies, Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense 6670 R $5,327.21 Portola Park Heights Property Road Repair-Portola Heights Road&Doherty Ridge Road 6671 R $150.00 Rich Voss Trucking,Inc. Base Rock Delivery Charges 6672 R $381.15 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 6673 R $2,030.00 S.P.McClenahan Co,Inc. Redwood Tree Removal-Windy Hill&Skyline Ridge 6674 R $570.33 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 6675 R $328.00 Testing Engineers,Inc. Compaction Testing-Jacques Ridge 6676 R $26,672.80 Von Kohom Kitzmiller Signmakers, Inc. Trailhead Bulletin Sign Boards 6677 R $118.99 West Group On-Line Legal Services 6678 R $900.00 West Valley-Mission College Registration Fee-4WD Training Total $193,098.67 '1 Urgent Check Issued 10/17/03 Page 2 of 2 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: Board of Directors From: L. Craig Britton, General Manage Date: October 22, 2003 Re: FYI's 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200 Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosdoopenspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org M/DPEN►NSULA REMMAL OPEN SPACE DISMCT Memorandum To: Craig Britton From: Cindy Roessler Date: October 21, 2003 Subject: Update on Feral Pig Trapping j We have trapped 283 feral pigs September ppe ra p in g e since Septe be 2000 in the south Skyline area. The number of pigs trapped per month has decreased substantially over the past 3 years. In 2003, very few pigs were trapped until the past two months when nine pigs have been caught. It is likely that pigs are being attracted to the south Skyline area this time of year as the acorns are dropping from oak trees. In order to cut costs this fiscal year, we have utilized the rangers to monitor the traps, while the pig trapper has been responsible for removing trapped pigs, setting up new j traps, and overall monitoring of pig activity. After this year, we will analyze the seasonal activity of pigs and may focus next year's trapping during the seasons when pigs are most active in the south Skyline area. Page 1 Cumulative # Pigs Trapped PP July 2000 - October 3, 2003 MROSD Lands 283 pigs 300 ��� 250 200 150 100 - .i 0 � 00 00 00 O� O� O� O� O� O� O� O� O� O� O� O� Oa, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Feral Pig Trapping Data July 2000-October 3,2003 i Jan-03 Feb-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 Aug-03 i Sep-03 Oct-03 Cumulative#Pigs 271 271 272 272 272 274' 274 274 277 283 Monthly# Pigs 3 01 1 01 01 ' 0 — 0I-- —_31,. 6 Female Adults 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 Male Adults 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Adult Totals 3 0 1 01 0, 1 0; 0I 1 6 Juvenile Females 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Juvenile Males 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 Juvenile Totals 0 01 0 0,11 0, 1! 0; 0L 2 0 Pregnant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 actating 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trapper Days 7 7 91 4 3 5 4 3 5 Pig Trapping Summary 2000-2003, Data-2 Page 3 of 4 10/14/2003,2:28 PM HARBOR INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 32 Belmont, California 94002 Phone: (650) 572-0223 Fax: (650) 240-3553 October 13, 2003 Mr. L. Craig Britton, General Manager Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 33 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Dear Craig: Thank you for an outstanding presentation at our October luncheon meeting. Your comments regarding the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District were of great interest to our members. I regret that my own schedule made it impossible for me to attend this meeting. However, I was able to talk to both Al Schick and Martha Poyatos who really enjoyed your presentation. Our organization strongly supports your efforts to preserve open space for the public benefit. It was a pleasure to have such a knowledgeable and articulate speaker at our meeting. Again, thank you for adding to our meeting. Yo Very Tru ward J Vice Pres ent- 1 I { Z L 130 I INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM October 16, 2003 i i TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manger FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month September Year 2003 VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS CRIMES TOTALS Bicycles Poss marijuana<1 oz 1 Closed area 0 3 Marijuana cultivation 1 j Speed 4 5 Reckless driving 2 Helmet 2 11 Auto burglary 1 Night-riding 0 0 Dogs ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Prohibited area 2 4 Bicycle accident 2 Off-leash 6 8 Equestrian accident 1 Off-road vehicles 1 6 Hiking/running accident 0 Closed area 4 17 Other first aid 2 After hours 7 29 Search &Rescue 0 Fishing 0 0 Vehicle accident 2 Vandalism 0 7 LZ air evacuation 0 Parking 14 17 Fire 0 Parking after hours 24 40 — Dumping/littering 0 0 ENFORCEMENT Camping 2 2 Parking citations 38 Weapons Other citations 28 Actual contact 0 1 Written warnings 72 Report only 0 2 Arrests 0 Evidence of 0 0 Police assistance 6 Releasing wildlife 0 1 Fireworks 0 1 MUTUAL AID Motorized veh prohib area 0 1 Accident 4 Hang glider in prohib area 0 1 Law enforcement 1 Smoking 0 4 Landing zone off-site 0 Group w/out permit 0 2 Search & Rescue 0 Fire 0 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS BY DATE Date 1 A solo vehicle accident occurred on Montebello Road; the vehicle landed in Picchetti Ranch. It damaged three small trees and was stopped by a stump. The driver declined medical attention. F. Reneau, B. Guzman, County Fire, Stevens Creek Volunteer Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol responded. I� I A hiker reported hearing a discharge of firearms in the area of the Manzanita Trail and Fir Trail junction at El Corte de Madera. San Mateo SO searched the area. A cyclist later reported they heard shots on private property near Starr Hill Road. L. Paterson, I Lloyd, R. Carlson. I A vehicle was driven or pushed over a steep embankment from Hwy 35 into Long Ridge OSP. The vehicle was then driven in an attempt to extricate it. A neighbor reported seeing juveniles and vehicles in the area the night before. The owner of the vehicle, whose teenage son had been driving the vehicle the night of the incident, removed the vehicle with the use of a tow truck. L. Paterson. I Early in the morning, a vehicle accident occurred on Page Mill Road. The District's split-rail boundary fence at Monte Bello was damaged. The driver left the scene before rangers or police arrived. The registered owner has a felony arrest warrant for burglary and traffic warrants. Palo Alto Police are conducting an investigation. B. Downing, L. Paterson. 8 At Coal Creek OSP, on the gated dirt portion of Alpine Road, a bicyclist startled an equestrian. The rider was thrown and sustained a serious ankle injury. J. Lloyd, B. Downing. 9 Twenty-seven marijuana plants were discovered at Coal Creek, along with fertilizer and growing supplies. The site was being checked by rangers because of past marijuana growing in the area. J. Lloyd, B. Downing. 15 A contractor workinp, for the District in Sierra Azul reported the theft of three batteries and three "rippers," from heavy equipment left in the area overnight. B. Malone and the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department completed reports. 14 Three visitors were stopped for closed area violations in Sierra Azul by F. Reneau. K. Carlson and A. Corriea responded to assist. Consent was obtained to search a backpack possessed by one of the subjects. Marijuana paraphernalia, and a single marijuana bud were found. The marijuana bud was destroyed at the scene. The three visitors were cited for closed area, warned about the marijuana, and released. 15 A report was received of a disoriented man in Rancho. Fire personnel and medics were requested by F. Reneau. The disoriented man ignored offers of help and then became involved in a physical altercation with paramedics. The paramedics restrained the individual and placed him on a gurney. A deputy sheriff was requested and the patient became more combative, before he was again restrained. The patient was arrested by the Deputy for being drunk in public. 18 A vehicle was used to vandalize a gate, rails,bollard, and a sign after-hours at Ravenswood. East Palo Alto Police responded, interviewed the driver, and completed an accident report. B. Malone responded the following morning and found more extensive damage and completed a vandalism report. 19 A neighbor reported a weapon being discharged in Sierra Azul. K. Miller and B. Guzman requested a Santa Cruz County Deputy and were told it would be a 45 minute response. D. Danielson and T. Valterria responded from Skyline. K. Miller and B. Guzman arrived and contacted two adults and four juveniles. One of the subjects stated that he had been shooting, and that the unloaded rifle was in his vehicle. The rifle was temporarily removed for officer safety. The adult with the rifle was issued a citation for being in a closed area, the second adult and the juveniles were issued written warnings for the closed area violations. The weapon was returned, but 53 rounds of rifle ammunition were kept for safe-keeping and booked into evidence. Two wooden swords which the juveniles left were also booked as property for safe-keeping. The Deputy was diverted to a higher priority call and never arrived. 26 An altercation over a parking space occurred in Rancho San Antonio Park. Three women were standing in a parking space to save it for a friend. The driver of a vehicle bumped one of the women so he could park. He then went for a run. B. Malone, B. Guzman, and three Santa Clara County deputies met with the victim, who had no visible injuries. The driver returned from his run approximately 90 minutes later, and was cited for reckless driving. 27 A neighbor at El Corte de Madera reported hearing two sets of rapid firearm discharges near gate CM-03. San Mateo SO was requested but took 45 minutes to arrive while rangers waited at Skeggs Point. The area was checked by rangers and deputies but the source of the shots was not located. E. Wickham, R. Carlson, and D. Danielson. 30 A neighbor reported campers in Sierra Azul. F. Reneau requested a Deputy and she met the Deputy in the area. Two people camping in the bed of a truck were contacted. Both were cited for camping and released. September Vandalism I & 7 At Russian Ridge along the Alpine roadside "No Parking Y2Hour after Sunset" signs were vandalized and removed on two separate occasions. L. Paterson. 10 & 23 Two separate incidents of vandalism occurred on the former Paulin property at La Honda Creek. A window was broken, a door slat kicked out, and a fence was torn down by a vehicle. 11 A chain was cut to gain vehicle access through a gate on the former Presentation Center property at Bear Creek Redwoods. is Extensive damage was caused by a vehicle at Ravenswood. See incident description above. 28 Graffiti abusive to rangers was spray painted on a directional sign at Windmill Pasture, Rancho San Antonio. MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT To: Board Members From: Gordon Baillie c. Subject: Follow Up on Seasonal Trail Closure Board Report (R-03-98) Date: October 22, 2003 As a follow up to the discussion about the informational report presented to you on October 8, 2003 regarding seasonal trail closures,please find attached an updated version of the table which specifies the status of trails. If you have any questions, please contact John Maciel or myself PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS (See definition of "Seasonal" and "Interim" below) Revised October 22,2003 Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments 1. Bear Creek Aldercroft Creek Trail N/A Seasonal Trail is very popular with equestrians from Bear Creek Stables, and is Redwoods highly susceptible to damage when wet. Final determination on access awaiting completion of master planning process. 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 Achistaca Trail* Closed Seasonal* Newly constructed trail, which needs to stabilize over the first winter. 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. Giant Salamander* Seasonal Seasonal Trail was identified in the geological survey report as being a source of sedimentation. 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 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. Canyon Trail - Table Mountain Special Special Trail closed due to bridge construction by Santa Clara County Roads. to Stevens Canyon Road* Trail will reopen in January, 2004. * = 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 Table Paoe: 1 PROPOSED SEASONAL AND INTERIM TRAIL CLOSURES TO BICYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS (See definition of "Seasonal" and "Interim" below) Revised October 22,2003 Preserve Trail Bicyclists Equestrians Comments 6. Picchetti Zinfandel Trail Closed Interim Constructed to a four-foot average width. Permanent status of Ranch equestrian use pending U&M process. 7. 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 to be completed in 2004. 8. Saratoga Saratoga Gap Trail Seasonal Seasonal Generally wet conditions during the winter. Damage can occur if open. Gap 9. 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. 10. 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. i, 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 Table Paae:2 Claims No. 03-18 Meeting 03-24 Date 10/22/03 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 6603 $195.27 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 6604 $358.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 6605 $1,858.63 Albion Environmental,Inc. Biological Services-Old Page Mill Trail Repair 6606 $1,245.13 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs 6607 $231.95 American Red Cross Red Cross First Aid Training Materials 6608 $19,86 AT&T Telephone Service 6609 $353.96 Barbara Bergman Road Agreement-Quam Driveway 6610 $4,869.28 Barg Coffin Lewis&Trapp Legal Services-Guadalupe Watershed 6611 $122.49 Browning-Ferris Industries Garbage Service 6612 $192.38 California Water Service Company Water Service 6613 $160.00 Camino Medical Group Medical Services 6614 $46,885.24 Cascade Fire Equipment Company 4 Vehicle Fire Pumpers 6615 $2,393.00 Communications Specialists Phone System Repair-Foothill Field Office 6616 $1,875.00 Concern EAP Quarterly Fee 6617 $3,780.02 Cresco Equipment Rentals Tractor Rental 6618 $22.49 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 6619 $95.04 Dickey,John Reimbursement-Mileage 6620 $750.00 Dillingham Associates Consulting Services-Jacques Ridge Staging Area 6621 $1,567.50 Divine Catering Catering Services for Volunteer Recognition Event 6622 $25.00 Downing,Brendan Reimbursement-Out of Town Meeting 6623 $842.74 Emergency Vehicle Systems Emergency Equipment&Equipment Repairs 6624 $55.27 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Volunteer Recognition Event Supplies 6625 $151.72 Fitzsimons,Renee Reimbursement-Docent Supplies 6626 $6.62 Great! Printing Services-Spaces&Species Program 6627 $18,480.00 Hitech Construction Management& Construction Management Service-Virginia Mill Trail,Old Design Page Mill Trail,Grablown GuItch,Jaques Ridge,FFO Shop Building,&La Honda Ranch Project 6628 $38.97 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co. Inc, Lock&Key Services 6629 $100,00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 6630 $449.60 *1 Marina Dunes Resort Training Accomodations-R.Fitzsimons 6631 $68.12 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repairs&Maintenance 6632 $4,121.27 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services 6633 $1,356.36 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Repair 6634 $83.93 Mountain View Garden Center Sand-Rancho San Antonio 6635 $10.75 Northern Energy,Inc, Propane Service 6636 $3,860.50 Nortrax West Equipment Rental 6637 $1,546.32 Office Depot Office Supplies 6638 $1,600.00 Office Team Office Temporary Help-Human Resources Analyst 6639 $26.56 Precision Engravers,Inc. Name Tag Engraving 6640 $36.13 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service 6641 $1,217.06 Reed&Graham, Inc. Hay Bales for Trail Restoration 6642 $1,180.00 Richard Seever Pig Control Services 6643 $590.70 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Conference Expense-Society of Eco. Restoration&CA Exotic Pest Council 6644 $2,408.39 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 6645 $6,400.00 S&C Tree Service, Inc. Grind Trees&Stumps&Spread Chips-Tree Farm 6646 $705,95 San Jose Water Company Water Service 6647 $51.93 San Mateo County Times Quarterly Subscription Page 1of2 � Claims No. 03'18 Meeting 03'24 | Date 10/2203 / Revised | | Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description ae*a *35.42 SBC Payment Center Telephone Service | 6649 $553.38 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel 0850 %250.00 Sterling Underground Construction Monitor&Pump Septic Tank,Rancho San Antonio | | e651 $210-00 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 6852 $355.57 TmdooGvpp|y Janitorial Supplies � 0053 $2.055.67 The Stove Works Toomewopd Residence'Wood Burning Stove � � 6654 $3.108.84 Tires on the Go Tires&Tire Repairs � 0655 *640.84 Von KoxomKitzmmurSignmmkars.Inc. Trail Sign | / 6656 $126.72 Woodbury,Cathy Reimbursement'Mileage 665/n $114*8 Ace Fire Equipment&SVCCO, Fire Extinguisher Servicing 6658n $sZes xume&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services 6659e $43J5 Bay Nature Magazine Quarterly Subscription 6800n u81o0 Board ofEvui|banon Fuel Tax for Diesel | � 8601R $31.849.92 Casey Construction Old Page Mill Trail Repair Project 68e2R $1.411,00 Cmsoneuuiprwnt Rentals Equipment Rental'Dozer aCn 6663R $1.065.99 Cuno|eooi|avomnnHirschfeld Legal Service eos*R %70.25 Federal Express Express Mailing 8605 R $/7712 Hooper,Stanley Reimbursement'Mileage � 0666R $95.24 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service � 6087R $1.480.00 Office Team Office Temporary Help'Human Resource Analyst 6668R $54.40 Peninsula Transmission Service,Inc. Vehicle Repairs 6669R $392.56 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies, Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies, Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense 6670R $5.32711 Portola Park Heights Property Road Repair'Pvrto|a Heights Road&Doherty Ridge Road 6671R %150,00 Rich Voss Trucking,Inc. Base Rock Delivery Charges 6672n %381.15 nn/u Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 6673R S2.030.00 G.P.WcC|nnohan Co,Inc. Redwood Tree Removal'Windy Hill&Skyline Ridge | 6674R $57033 Stevens Creek Qua".Inc. Base Rock | / 6675R $328.00 Testing Engineers,Inc. Compaction Testing'Jacques Ridge 0676R $26.672.80 Von KohnmKitzmine,Signmakam.Inc. Trai|head Bulletin Sign Boards 6677n $118.9e west Gmvv On-Line Legal Services 0678R $900.00 West Valley-Mission College Registration Fee'4WD Training | ' � | � Total $193,098.67 ~1 Urgent Check Issued 1O/1703 � / ! � | � | � � | � | Page zmz | � Regional Open Space MI DPENI NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICIF To: Board of Directors From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Date: October 17, 2003 Re: FYI's 330 Distel Circle e Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 * Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 * E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org e Web site: www.openspace-org svcYlille's South Skyline Association http:,/iwww,soutliskyIine.org October 2003 o�ntain Halloween Halloween is coming and it's that time of year when the kids want to start decorating the house and yard with all the spooky critters and noises that make Halloween so fun. First on the list... Paper bats?We don't need no stinking paper bats! I only need to P our en P go out and o u patio umbrella and 4 or 5 fury little rodents will flap out into the night. They are just the little California Brown Bats, not bloodsuckers, and they are kinda cute,but they are guaranteed to bring forth a squeal of fright from unsuspecting victims. Next on the Halloween list... plastic owls with eyes that glow in the dark. Pu-lease. In these mountains we have amazing owls that silently swoop through the midnight skies sending out haunting hoots, and best of all -no batteries required. Then there is the traditional black cat and witch. We have a very fine black feline named Chance who's always lurking solnewhere about the house. As for the witch—well, lets not go these Vultures are always a nice gruesome touch, and Turkey � t✓ultures have been a pretty common sight along the southern end of Skvli ie. Not long ago l had two of them dive-bombing my car a=;I drove between Las Cumbres and Highway 9. hat was scary! The t;aditional L�w?tpa.ins... Last year we had several i pumpkins growing along our front walk, but we just didn't get around to planting this year. So we will have to run down to Lakeside School and buy a few of those. There's mote ... Spiders, rats, ravens, short masked marauders looking for treats? Got em all. We don't even need a fag machine most nights. "But Mom," my daughter declares, "We don't have ghosts.- "Oh yeah?" 1 say with a grin, "Just what do you think is out there in the woods after dark making those spine-tingling yips, Yowls and howls; coyotes? I dan't think~it. " ;�'ar?i Begley Re is nal Open ,5 _.ce .4 . October 10, 2003 NAIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Tony Kramer 372 Ferne Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306-4605 Dear Mr. Kramer: This is a follow up to the letter which was sent to you on September 18, 2003. Attached to that letter was a copy of the District's Ordinances. The copy of the Ordinances had a typographical error which incorrectly numbered sections of Ordinance 408.1. The copy of the Ordinances attached to this letter has corrected this error, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. The Board has also asked that staff re-examine the permit ordinance to ensure that it continues to meet the basic policy objectives, and protects both the natural environment and the experience of those who wish to experience a low impact recreational experience. This matter has now been referred to the Board's Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee. We will keep you advised of any changes which are proposed and notify you of any committee meetings when they are scheduled. In the meantime, I do ask that you comply with the existing ordinance, which does require a permit for any activity which may be attended by 20 or more people. If you so request, I have asked Kathleen Hart to issue you a pass for the balance of the calendar year(2003), which would only require you to telephone the District to let us know of the date, place, and time of your proposed event(s). Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, L. Craig Britton, General Manager LCB:gb:lz Encl. cc: MROSD Board of Directors J. Maciel D. Sanguinetti G. Baillie K. Hart 33o Distel Circle 650-69e-i2oo info@opensp-e uvr4 auaerl pr DiRECTORs:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: -)Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax WWW.open,,PaCi : Deane Litt!e Nonette h'anko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton October 8, 2003 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way Redwood City, CA 94062 RE: El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve Off-Trail Permit Dear Mr. Zatkin, The Board of Directors has received your letter dated September 23, 2003 concerning your request for a permit to hike off-trail in El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. On April 12, 2002, the District's General Manager, Craig Britton, restricted all public use of the Preserve to the designated trail system only. This restriction was put into effect in response-tothe concern that illegal trail building and the use of undesignated trails was potentially resulting in the sedimentation of El Corte de Madera Creek. It was felt that restricting Preserve visitors to the designated trails would allow District field staff to more easily identify and cite anyone violating the District's regulations. Also, since off-trail travel under Ordinance 93-1, Section 805 Prohibited Areas, is a misdemeanor offense rather than merely an infraction, it provides a very strong disincentive to those who might consider violating the regulations. El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve is the only District Preserve where this off-trail restriction is in place. While it may be inconvenient, this restriction must be applied uniformly to all Preserve visitors. Under exceptional circumstances, the General Manager may issue a permit to enter a closed area, but such a permit would only be issued to a representative of a federal or state resource agency, or to an agent of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. After discussing this matter with Mr. Britton, the Board concurs with the decision to deny your permit request. The District appreciates your interest and concern for the protection of the natural resources at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. The District is currentlYw Orkin in cooperation with the National Marine Fisheries Service II h to S ce and theCaliforniaRegional Water Quality Control C g Q Y Board to address the issue of sediment delivery into the channel network. If you have questions regarding the District's efforts to control erosion and reduce sedimentation in El Corte de Madera Creek, please contact Matt Freeman, Open Space Planner Il, at (650) 691- 1200. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President NH:mf.ak cc: MROSD Board of Directors BC'-ARD OF DIRECTORS-Pete SierrlellS,Mary DOVey,Jed C_7/r, GENERAL MANAGER: Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton I R o te,t -atk n gdlaje"OvaV V Red,�Cod cilty CA �40612 septkbn%��,-r 23 Board of Directors MH,Peninsula Regional peB Space District 330 Cnistql Circle Lc,s Aks, CA 94022-1401 Sent via USPS and Fax: 6,50-6141-0485 Members of the Board: Attached please find a request I submitted to the District and the District's response to the request. The request is for a permit to hike off-trail in the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve, The response was to deny my request following from the District s Ordinarice 93-1. Regulations for Use of Mid peninsula Regional Open Space Qistrictlands. ions Prohibited Areas. The text of the Ordinance follows: No person shall, without a written permit issued by the District, enter or remain in an area of District Land or facilities declared closed, prohibited, or United by the general manager or an authorized agent." As the ordinance clearly implies,without condition or Constraint, the District issues written permits, Further, there is no language In the Ordinance stipulating qualifir-allon or condition upon which to issue a permit. Simp;y that a permit can be obtained from the Distinct to "entV or remain in and area of District Land or facilities declared closed., As sA.ch, 1 reiterate my request to the Board to j a me a PorMit to, 'As off trail in the- E!Coate do kladefa C>5sk Open Spar:-- Sinoereiy, Robe,'Zatkir Robert Zatkiii i Sprw.,goaie vVay* Redwood' a'y, --A -RJ 6462 Tel Septerilber 17, 2003 N1 H,.Psnins'lia Regionai�40�rl 330, Distee)CirCie Loa Altos, CA 940222-14,04 Se Mt via Fax: 650-691-0485 To Whom It May Conr-A.(n' I request herein a day use permit to hke off tr31 in the Ei Corte de !Madera Creek Open Space Preserve to inspect for the transport of sediment into the channel network. Sincerely, Pobert Zatkir, Robert. Zatk:n -A -;2 dw -`C I"4G SON tqdd!C kNay R-- 00d 11 Te� Sept ernbe r R, 20013 WlidP'en iris u ia R,egjonzi 330 Dist el Circle Los Altos, '--A 941021 14r'-4 Se ,L, jig Fax 650-691-04P-5- To Whom it May Concern: I request herein a day use permit to hike off trail in the Ei Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve to inspect for the transpoil Of sediment into the channel neiwork. Sincerely, Rcobert Zatkin Reg-lonal Open 5,1 -e '20'63 Rob,cil Zatk:n, AW sprill8da"le 1N"�ly 01"v, C-A Sukiect: Request for Permit Dear Nfir, Zatkin: I am in receipt of your request for a peffnit to access off trad arras at E!Corte de.,'Vladfera Cretk Open Space Prescnc, On April 11 21"W12 the General'Manager restncted all pWblic use to the designated tTAq systems, This closure was iwipla-aent ,d plursuart ti,' Ordinance 9')-1,Regulations fOr Use Of MidpenLns-,J1a Regional Gpen Space District Lands,Section 805 ProhibiteJ Areas, Enclosed for your reference is a Copy of the Preserve Closure order. Accordingly,your request for a permit to access off-trail are-as Is denied. If you have any quIestions plewse ftti 111vt to contac!Tri,- sincerely, Jolm Mlacicl Operations Manag ter Regional Open 5pace INIENIVORAINDUINI DATE: April 12, 202 s � TO: All Staff { FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager SI,WECT: El Corte de Madera Creel: Open Space Preserve o Closure to All Off- Trail Travel Effecgt ve immediately, all public use at El Corte de Madera Creels Open Space :'reserve is restricted to the designated and signed trail system_ Ail off-trail travel and use of closed or undesipated trails is prohibited This closure is implcmcnted in accordance with Ordinance 93-1, Regulations for Use of Midpeiiinsula Regional Open Spare District Lards, Section 805 Prohibited Areas. National {Marine Fisheries Service, California Stato Department of Fish and Game, and Bay Area Regional Water Quality Contriol Board have directed the District to reduce current levels of sedimentation entering El Corte de Madera C ree�. Staff has identified 21 in:les of il',egal, undesignated trail currently being degraded by 1-mauthorized use. To assist staff in the elimination and restoration of te5e undesiznated trails and w reduce the potential for sedimentation caused by off-?rail use, all public, use of the Freserve is restricted to the designated trail system. Midpeninsula Regional Opera Space Distric:Rangers are hereby aut .prized-to enforce District Ordinance 93-1, Section 805.1 Closed Areas. "No person shall, without a written permit issued by the District, enter or remain in ar area of District land or facilities declared closed, prohibited, or limited by the genera: manager or an aufihol ized agent.H El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve is closed tc all of-(trail travel and use of !� closed or undesignated trails until further notice. I 330 Distel Cifric s Lets Altos,CA 94022-I 404 • Phone:650-b9 l,•1200 Fix::570-69 1-04$5, E-maill;mrosdguperspace.orgl + liVeb site:www.^pi,'rlswce.ory dtf fll L,f Cqu't_•:F:tl'Siemens,•.Mar';C.Davey,led Cl/I,C—EVe Little.\oveffe Hank0.Lar y S{ s 2:..!;nfkath C.Nit " k n October 8, 2003 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way Redwood City, CA 94062 RE: E1 Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve—Public Access Dear Mr. Zatkin, The Board of Directors has received your letter dated September 20, 2003 referencing your conversation with Craig Britton, the District's General Manager, about the compatibility of mountain bicycling with the District's mission: To acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity; protect and restore the natural environment; and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. This mission statement accurately reflects the District's goal of protecting the natural environment while accommodating public recreation, including opportunities for mountain bicycling. As the mission implies, however, where public access cannot be achieved in an ecologically sensitive manner, the District emphasizes resource protection over public access. Many of the District's open space preserves, and especially El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve, are popular destinations for mountain bicyclists. We recognize that in some locations mountain bicycling can result in resource damage or user conflicts. On July 12, 2000, the District Board of Directors approved the closure of 13.6 miles of trails in seven preserves to mountain bicycle use. The multiple-use trails in El Corte de Madera were not closed to mountain bicyclists because of the extensive public planning process associated with the 1996 e Trails Plan for the preserve, and because of the preserve's popularity among cyclists. rBased on a comprehensive evaluation of the road and trail network, staff has determined that erosion cannot be attributed solely to mountain bicyclists; rather it is a function of trail use in combination with trail location, design, and management. Even hikers or equestrians can cause resource impacts if use occurs in ecologically sensitive locations, or if the trails are not designed or managed to accommodate large numbers of visitors. The District is very committed to protecting and restoring the integrity of the El Corte de Madera Creek watershed, and has initiated a comprehensive process to control erosion and reduce the potential for sedimentation in the creek in cooperation with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the National Marine Fisheries Service. By making substantial physical improvements to the roads and trails; by closing, realigning, and incorporating long-term erosion-control features into problem trail segments; and by redoubling enforcement and outreach efforts, our <. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: � Deane tittle,Nonette Nanko,Larry Hassett Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Robert Zatkin October 8, 2003 Page 2 goal is to protect and restore watershed integrity while accommodating public access, including mountain bicycling in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. Thank you for your continued interest in resource protection efforts at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Sincerely, Nonette Hanko, President, Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District NH:mf:ak cc: MROSD Board of Directors i Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way• Redwood City, CA 94062 Tel./fax (650) 369-6462 • rszatkin@sbcglobal.net SEP }�u'sl September 20, 2003 Board of Directors MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1401 Sent via USPS and Fax: 650-691-0485 Members of the Board: Last week Craig Britton, General Manger, informed me that recreation use of District lands, including mountain bike use, was a high priority of the District. This comment was made during a discussion of the affects of mountain bikes on the sediment transport problem in the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. A review of the District's Web site contains the following mission statement: Our Mission: To acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity; protect and restore the natural environment; and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. (emphasis added) i In order to help clarify my confusion and bewilderment at the General Manger's comment, would you please, at your earliest possible convenience, provide me with a written response to the following questions. o Is the above referenced District mission statement obsolete? o If the above referenced District mission statement is obsolete, what is the current District mission statement? o Does the General Manager, and therefore the Board of Directors and the District, believe that mountain bike use on District lands is a form of"ecologically sensitive public enjoyment"? o If the General Manager, and therefore the Board of Directors and the District, does not believe that mountain bike use is a form of "ecologically sensitive public enjoyment", what specific type of"public enjoyment" does the General Manager, and therefore the Board of Directors and the District, consider mountain bike use to be? In closing I will remind you that the above questions are derivative from the general issue of mountain bike affects in the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. I have repeatedly brought this issue to your attention beginning in January 1996. Two years and eight month past, I brought the issue to the attention of the appropriate regulatory agencies. Your timely response to this inquiry is appreciated. Sincerely, Robert Zatkin 2 4 October 8, 2003 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr. Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way Redwood City, CA 94062 RE: El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve Dear Mr. Zatkin, The District Board of Directors has received your letter dated September 17, 2003 concerning El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Your letter outlined a number of questions regarding the District's efforts to curb sedimentation and to address bicycle-related impacts to the Preserve's natural resources. The District has prepared a Draft Erosion Control and Sediment Reduction Plan (the Plan) for the Preserve to address these issues. This Plan outlines a wide range of actions to reduce erosion at the Preserve, including(1) Physical improvements to the road and trail system at 73 locations throughout the Preserve, with particular emphasis along 7.3 miles of roads and trails that emerged as sediment reduction priorities; (2) Changes in Preserve use and management practices; (3) Enforcement and public education; and (4) Long- term monitoring. Copies of the Plan and the Draft Road and Trail Erosion Inventory for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve, prepared by Timothy C. Best, were sent to you in early December 2002. Please refer to these documents for more detail. The Draft Erosion Control and Sediment Reduction Plan was submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on December 1, 2002. To date, only the RWQCB has provided written comments, and a copy of their letter is attached for your reference. District staff recently met with representatives from NMFS in order to expedite their review of the Draft Plan, and they anticipate their review will be complete in the next month. Once the District receives NMFS's review, District staff will incorporate suggestions from the RWQCB and NMFS into a Draft Final Plan, and will prepare the necessary environmental documentation as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Once complete, the Final Plan and its associated environmental documentation will be submitted to the District's Board of Directors for review and certification. Implementation of the Final Plan will require permits from the California Department of Fish and Game, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the RWQCB, and San Mateo County. District staff anticipates that the necessary permits will be secured in time for project implementation to begin during the 2004 construction season. Work may proceed over a number of construction seasons, but it is the District's intention to complete the work within the five-year timeframe requested by the RWQCB. The projected cost of the project is estimated to be approximately$550,000. The District has been working collaboratively with the resource agencies to develop a comprehensive plan to reduce potential impacts to natural resources at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve, while still providing opportunities for multiple-use recreation. The District sincerely shares your desire to see this project completed as soon as possible. However, BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton Robert Zatkin October 8, 2002 Page 2 there are significant economies of scale as well as the importance of implementing this project systematically and comprehensively, rather than in a piecemeal manner. This approach will result in minimized disturbance of natural resources and significant future resource protection and savings of public funds. Please direct questions regarding our resource protection efforts at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve to Matt Freeman, Open Space Planner 11, at(650) 691-1200. Sincerely, )POP Nonette Hanko, President, NH:mf-ak encl. cc: MROSD Board of Directors 2_1 efoard of'Diractoi-s- Rqionn, C'jp-!,;) Soac,'� District 313,0 Dite" U'*V;r';jO Los,Altos, (A 940221-1401 S-ent via U,SRS and Fax: 850-6131-0435 M.Pimbers of the Board: At your earliest convenience, piease mail me a letter containing responses to the following qo9stions concerning the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. The questions apply to cf)nditions in the Preserve since January 30, 2001, What are the total miles,of road, and segments of road, that have been rernediated agFirst 3edinnent llrarispc;, to the &,annel nevwcoc_'? W have been remediated What are the narnes of the roads, and segments of roads, that against sediment transport to the channel network? Vihat is the total cost for rer-nedistion of roads and road segments against sediment teansport to the channei neovork" provodt,- a breakd,)vvii of most for a!l categories inoluding equipment tirris, operator brns, design services, Chsb'ict coS1:s for oversight. and etc, Whai ai-e zltm i,:Aa9 miles of trat"I, am-1. t., I segme its, tnat have beeri Terned'ated. against 30di�Vlent lfa�)iOt�vt tO th.e �*,anna$ ri�t,jvOA? ljhat are th's names of the traii-, and seg- hova teen remed4te-C! shy?: of that against si dirnesrrt transp,� ' to the channel netwcrIkIl What is the total cost for rernediation of trails and irai° segments against sediment transport to the channel nebivorkI Please provide a oreakdown of cost for all categories including equiprnent tirn% operator time, design services, District costs for oversight, and etc V.jhat are th'i�; :ai the r,-�ads, and road segments, that have zeer. dosed tv 'tain use in Ofder W rernediate ag3ingz sediment transport to the channel V%";,,at a.-a t�„a narnes �;f 4.h3 tmiis' and irail 'A-g, 'ent' 14112;, lnsve- ttean cios xj C� Far,%,;F`Ji3tP in, ClidOr:0 eNamedi _ga4-;s'*I sad:rnt_�nt 11ranspott to the ci^amief What are the narn, es of the roads, and road segments, that will be closest to mountain bike use to reernediate against sedirneent transport to the channel network? What are the names of the traits, and trail segments, that will be closed to rnountain Vka sedimenit transport tv the charnel nainivork? u. redia e What percentage of the total a nt of work rewired to ye? t the sediment transport problem, in the Presarm has been completed? What is the amount of time the District requires to complete the rem wining remediation of the sediment transport problem in the Preserve? What Is the total amount of money the District will spend in the future for ramadiation of the sediment transport problem in the Preserve on roads, and road segments? What is the total amount of money the District will spend in the future for remediation of the sediment transport problem in the Preserve on trails, and trail segments? Your timely response to this inquiry is appreciated. Sincerely, Robert Zatkin California RP 'onal Water Quality I- atrol Board g, San Francisco Bay Region Winston Fl. Hickox Internet Address i http://www.swrcb ca.-ov Grav Davis I jor 1515 Clay Street,Suite 1400,Oakland,Ca I ifoniia 94612 roternor Phone(5 10)622-2300- FAX(510)622-2460 prol"t rion Date: File No: 2178.11 (AMP) Mr. Craig Britton General Manager MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District Z 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022-1404 SUBJECT: El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve: Draft Erosion Control and Sediment Reduction Plan/ Road and Trail Erosion inventory Dear Mr. Britton: In response to our letter request dated February 7, 2002, you have submitted the El Corte de Nladera Creek Open Space Preserve: Draft Erosion Control and Sediment Reduction Plan (Plan) / Road and Trail Erosion Inventory(Inventory). Upon review of the submittal, it is evident that the District takes the issue of sedimentation seriously and is committed to protecting and restoring the integrity of the El Corte de Madera Creek watershed. We commend your proactive efforts to eliminate the use of illegal trails through enhanced law enforcement, public education, and outreach efforts. In addition, your incorporation of the treatment prescriptions into a database for future inclusion in your GIS system demonstrates a proactive approach to road and trail management. Overall, the Plan effectively lays out a systematic approach for reducing sedimentation into El Corte de Madera Creel, In order to continue with progress towards reducing potential for sediment delivery to the creek, we encourage you to finalize the Plan with incorporation of the following comments and recommendations. Timeline and Schedule The prioritization scheme laid out in the Plan, with an emphasis on environmental protection over recreational access, effectively addresses Our agency's concerns. The I 0-year time frame for implementation, however, does not appear to be an aggressive effort to reduce sedimentation at priority sites. Please provide a schedule for completion of the priority repairs within 5 years. Such a time frame will ensure implementation of the treatment measures prior to the scheduled adoption of a sediment Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the San Gregorio watershed. Additionally, the treatment schedule described in Table 5-1 does not provide enough specificity regarding the timeline for implementation of the treatment measures. While we realize that sucl long range planning is difficult, we are asking for a projected timeline (including allotment of time for permitting) with the understanding that the dates set forth are not deadlines. If, upon The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of'simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Web-site at httpv/w%w\v.stik rci ca.goti Mr. Craig Britton MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District - 2 - Plan implementation, it appears that there will be a discrepancy of more than 6 months between the projected timeline and actual implementation, please notify our agency in writing and provide an explanation for the discrepancy. Additional Evaluation We are very interested in receiving your erosion inventory of the 19 miles of illegal/undesignated trails. Because these trails tend to descend at steep gradients and drainage provisions are not incorporated into their design, continued mountain bike use could result in substantial erosion. Please include your final analysis and recommendations for these trails in the final Plan. Your letter also referenced plans to evaluate realignment of segments of Leaf Trail, Virginia Mill Trail, Crosscut Trail, Giant Salamander Trail and Blue Blossom Trail. Please provide these evaluations or a schedule for their completion, as well. Inspection and Monitoring In the final Plan, please include a statement that Certified Erosion Control Specialists, Certified Engineering Geologists, or other qualified individuals will be performing the inspections. At a minimum, roads and drainage structures will need to be inspected annually prior to the beginnins of the rainy season. Inspections should address culvert inlets and outlets on stream crossings and ditch relief culverts, road surface drainage such as waterbars, outsloping and ditches, as well as road fills. In addition to annual pre-winter drainage structure inspections, crews must inspect and perform emergency maintenance during and following winter stones. Please include this level of specificity, as well as details of your reporting protocol (frequency and report format) in your final Plan. The draft Plan stated that any water quality data collected would be forwarded to the Central Coast Ambient Monitoring Program. Because RWQCB Region 3 administers that program, it is not the appropriate program for the data. Please forward any data collected to the monitoring program for Region 2: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Please also note that any macro invertebrate sampling should be performed in accordance with the California Bioassessment Procedure. Funding for Plan Implementation Grant funding is currently available through Proposition 13, Proposition 50, and Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act. We strongly encourage you to apply for grant funding; reduction of sedimentation into tributaries of CWA 303(d) listed waterbodies for sediment is one of our highest regional priorities. An application for implementation of your Plan should be very competitive. Please contact Carrie Austin (510) 622-1015 or Dale Hopkins (510) 622-2362 for more information regarding these opportunities. i i Mr. Craig Britton MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District -3 - We look forward to receipt of the Final Erosion Control and Sediment Reduction Plan. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ann M. Powell at (510) 622-2474 or email at amp@rb2.swrcb.ca.gov. Sincerely, I A 0�0 L94Z460*- Ron C. Gervason North Bay Watershed Division Chief cc: Mike Napolitano, RWQCB Jonathan Ambrose National Marine Fisheries Service 777 Sonoma Ave., Room 325 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Patricia Anderson California Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 408 Aromas, CA 95004 Matt Freeman MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Sandra Sommer MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 John Escobar MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Robert Zatkin 140 Springdale Way Redwood City, CA 94062 JNYY PAR/CS September 24, 2003 Craig Britton Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District rn Z 330 Distel Circle F O U N D A T I O N Los Altos, CA 94022 BENEFITING COUNTY PARKS RE: Proposed Interpretive Center at Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve • Coyote Point Marina • Coyote Point Recreation Area Dear Craig, • Crystal Springs Trails • Edgewood Park& Preserve • Fitzgerald Marine Reserve The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is • Flood Park undertaking an effort to build an interpretive center in the • Heritage Grove developed area at Edgewood County Park and Natural • Huddart Park Preserve. We hope to break ground in spring 2005. • Junipero Serra Park Given the District's interest in the preserve, I wanted to • Memorial Park • Pescadero Creek Park keep you up-to-date on our activities. • Pillar Point Marsh • Sam McDonald Park A concept plan with interpretive themes, site selection, • San Bruno Mountain Park building design and proposed exhibits was approved by the • Sanchez Adobe County Parks Commission. I can provide you with a copy, • San Pedro Valley Park • Sawyer Camp Trail if you wish. It can also be accessed via the County's web •Woodside Store page www.SanMateoCountyParks.org. Carl Oosterman •Wunderlich Park served on the community panel that guided the consultants. His input was very helpful. Board of Directors Bill Korbholz The County is in the process of hiring consultants for the Chairman environmental review and We have hired Ron Nicole Goldste in in permitting. Debra Hall Yeo to prepare the architectural documents. These activities Clifford S. Robbins will occur over the next 12 months. Susan H. Russell Sarah Swinerton We will have a reception and short presentation about the project on October 23, 2003 from 5:30-7:30 at the Pacifica Advisory Board Athletic Club in Redwood Shores. Invitations will be sent Melvin Lane to you and the MROSD Board members. Jo Schreck Executive Director Please feel free to contact me if you need additional Julia Bott information. Cotdially, f 215 Bay Road 4 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Julia Bott 650-321-5812 voice 650-321-5813 fax Executive Director i`G info@supportparks.org www.supportparks.org