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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 04-04
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday,February 11,2004
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos,California
AGENDA*
Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
6:30 ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session,the Board will adjourn
the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting,and,at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting,
the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case- Half Moon Bay Coastside Foundation,et al. v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
Distri San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV432548
2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
one potential case
7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—M. Davey
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—M.Davey
*** ADOPTION OF MINUTES
• December 10,2003
• January 14,2004.
*** APPROVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Proposed Acceptance of Gift of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property(Former McKannay Property)
as an Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve(Santa Clara County
Assessors Parcel Numbers 562-24-001,-005,-006,-010, -069 and 562-25-027,and-038;Determine
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 « E-mail mrosd-openspace.org + Web site:www.opensl)a(:e.org7FWEEs`
13oard of I)iree tors:Pete Siernens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little:, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Kenneth C.Nitz • Genera/Manager:L.Cr'aig Britton
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that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA)As Set Out in this Report,Adopt the Attached Resolution Authorizing
Acceptance of the Gift of the 33.85-Acre Peninsula Open Space Trust Property;Tentatively Adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations Contained in this Report and Naming
the Property as an Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve;Indicate
Your Intention to Withhold the Property from Dedication as Public Open Space at this Time—M.
Williams
*** 2 Adopt Resolutions Designating the District's Authorized Signatories for District General and
Payroll Checking Accounts with Mid-Peninsula Bank and Adopt Resolution Establishing Financial
Instrument Signatories for Santa Clara County Accounts;Adopt the Attached Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Signatories for
General Checking Account(Mid-Peninsula Bank);Adopt the Attached Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing Signatories for Payroll
Checking Account(Mid-Peninsula Bank); Adopt the Attached Resolution of the Board of Directors
Authorizing Telephone Withdrawals,Deposits,and Wire Transfers(Mid-Peninsula Bank);Adopt
the Attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories for Santa Clara County Accounts —S.
Thielfoldt
*** 3 Authorization to Purchase Two Patrol Vehicles at a Total Cost Not to Exceed$60,000;Authorize
the General Manager to Execute a Purchase Contract with the State Department of General Services
and Folsom Lake Ford for Two Patrol Vehicles at a Total Cost Not to Exceed$60,000—D.Topley
*** 4 Authorize the General Manager to Enter Into a Four-Year Lease with Lanier Corporation for Two
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Copier Machines in an Amount Not to Exceed$65,474.40—L.Zadek
*** 5 Approval of Adoption of Resolution to Amend Section 1.81 of the District's Rules of Procedure
Regarding Updating the Titles of the Standing Committees of the Board—C.Britton
8:00* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District
Directors and Staff.
*** REvIsED CLAIMS
8:15* ADJOURNMENT
* Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed.Agenda is subject to change of order.
** ToADDREssTHEsoAAb: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered
by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications Each
t o the and b a written
speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternate! u may comment Bo
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the Board a reciates
*** All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General
Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during
consideration of the Consent Calendar.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WPTH DISABILITIES ACT,IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING,PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT CLERK AT(650)691-1200.
NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE DISTRICT TO MAKE
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING.
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DRAFT RESPONSE
PREPARED BY STAFF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
James and Sarah Fries
135 Farm Road
Woodside CA 94062
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fries,
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I
thank you for your letter regarding your recent experience riding the Meadow Trail on
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horseback and our concern for user safety m sharing the trail with bicyclists. The Boa
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of Directors reviewed your email at its regular meeting last night.
The District is very concerned about the safety of all preserve visitors and actively works
to reduce conflicts on District trails. Please be assured that your email has been
forwarded to staff at the Skyline Field Office with a request to pay special attention to
usage on the Meadow Trail. Also as you may know, the District has an effective
volunteer trail patrol program comprised of hikers,bicyclists, equestrians, and dog
walkers who continually educate and remind visitors to share the trail. The District also
distributes trail etiquette brochures and provides information on trail safety and trail
etiquette on the District's website. j
The Meadow Trail is considered a very important trail among hikers, equestrians, and
bicyclists alike since it provides a direct connection between Alpine Road and the interior
of the preserve. This trail also forms part of a popular loop trail that connects to the
heavily used Spring Ridge Trail. In addition, many preserve users value the lower
segment of the Meadow Trail since it provides a more scenic and pleasant trail
experience compared to the wider and steeper driveway entrance. As such, hikers,
equestrians, and bicyclists together greatly use and enjoy this particular trail and we will
alert our trail patrol volunteers to be mindful of potential conflicts in the area. j
In an effort to meet the needs and desires of all preserve users, the District will continue
to stress the importance of proper trail etiquette and safe trail use to help improve the trail
experience that is gained by sharing the Meadow Trail between the hiking, equestrian,
and bicycling communities.
Sincerely,
Mary Y
C. Dave President
Board of Directors
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80ARDOFDIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Deane Little,Nanette Hanko,Larry Nassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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----- Original Message -----
From: SarahFries
To: info a@ogenskace.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:00 PM
Subject: Windy Hill Meadow Trail
To: Board of Directors and Staff
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
We experienced a hazard on the Meadow Trail in the Windy Hill Preserve last Friday which you should be aware
of. Two of us were ridingour horses down hill at a walk when we came face to face with a cyclist around a blind
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corner coming uphill at a narrow point in the trail. All concerned - horses, riders cyclist -were seriously startled.
However, no one was hurt and the cyclist was polite and concerned, moving off the trail. However, had the
cyclist been coming downhill when we were going up, the results could have been different and very painful. The
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t at trail are simply too short in many places and the width too narrow to accommodate bikes.
However, there are other reasons to reconsider the designation for the Meadow Trail. That trail is heavily used by
Sequoias residents. Walkers would have been equally vulnerable in that situation just described, and were they
among less agile walkers, even more so.
Without the support of the Sequoias residents, it is unlikely that the Windy Hill Preserve would have been
approved in Portola Valley. You may recall the Board Meeting at the time the Betsy Crowder trail (then the
Sausal Trail)was dedicated; Betsy herself reported contacting the Sequoias residents regarding permitted uses
for that trail; the residents indicated they were comfortable with the horses but not with bikes and that is largely
why it is now designated for horses (in season)and walkers. At a given speed, horses can stop in the same
distance as a person, a coasting bike cannot.
One other issue comes to mind with regard to designated uses for the Meadow Trail. A few years ago when the
then Sausal Trail was dedicated, a number of us -walkers, riders, MROSD staff and some Directors -participated
in a field trip to help decide the appropriate uses for that trail. At that time, we were told by staff, that because of
the heavier equestrian usage in the Windy Hill Preserve, only the Spring Ridge Trail would be open to bikes. The
reasons given were that Spring Ridge is an essential connector to other trails and that the greater width and
longer sight lines make it safe for multiple uses.
For all the reasons cited above, we strongly urge you to consider designating the Meadow Trail for walkers and
equestrian use.
Sincerely,
James and Sarah Fries
135 Farm Road
Woodside, CA 94062
650-851-8995
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Regional Open tee
R-04-19 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 04-04
February 11,2004
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Acceptance of Gift of Peninsula Open Space Trust Property(Former McKannay Property)as an
addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve(Santa Clara County Assessors
Parcel Numbers 562-24-001,005,006,010, 069 and 562-25-027, 38)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA)as set out in this report.
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing acceptance of the gift of the 33.85-acre Peninsula Open
Space Trust Property.
3. Tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in this
m Area f Sierra Azul S r as an addition to Mt. U unhum ea o S e report and naming the property Open pace
Preserve.
4. Indicate your intention to the property Yfrom dedication as public open
�s a ce at this time.
DISCUSSION
Peninsula Open Space Trust is offering the District a gift of property adjacent to Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve. In October 2001,you approved the purchase of the 162.06-acre McKannay property in the Mt.
Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve locally known as Twin Creeks(see Report R-01-23). In
a separate transaction,Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST)received a gift of seven lots in the"paper"
subdivision of Hacienda Park totaling approximately 33.85-acres from the McKannay Trust. The District
entered into a lease and management agreement with POST in May 2002,based on their desire that the
District ultimately acquire the property and incorporate it into the Mt.Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve. In December 2002,the District acquired ninety percent of the surrounding lots in the
Hacienda Park subdivision that were owned by the County of Santa Clara and acquired through tax
delinquency(see Report R-02-91). With the addition of this 33.85-acre gift, District ownership in this paper
subdivision will total approximately 180 acres. The remaining lots in the subdivision are owned by
approximately twenty private property owners.
DESCRIPTION
The Hacienda Park subdivision map was filed in 1909,but never developed because of its steep and
inaccessible terrain. The POST property consists of seven larger lots in the 185-acre subdivision including all
of the major drainages and springs that flow into Alamitos Creek(see attached map). The creek canyon and
drainages are densely forested with Douglas firs giving way to oak scrub and steep chaparral on the upper
hillsides. Alamitos Road and Alamitos Creek pass through the largest of these lots at the northwest comer of
the subdivision connecting the two non-contiguous properties to District land. Views of Mt. Umunhum,Bald
Knob and Almaden Reservoir are possible from selected locations in the subdivision,and an existing fire road
along the eastern boundary could provide a valuable trail in the future.The subdivision is bordered by District
land to the south,north and west.
330 Distel Circle * Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0455 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org o Web site:www.openspice.org
hoard of Dire(tors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Kenneth C. Nitz • General Aim roger:L.Craig Britton
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along the eastern boundary could provide a valuable trail in the future. The subdivision is bordered by District
land to the south,north and west.
USE AND MANAGEMENT
Plamiruz Considerations
These properties are located in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County near the southerly extent of the
District's sphere of influence.The major portion of the property is located within the unincorporated area of
Santa Clara County and zoned HS (Hillside),requiring a 20-to 160-acre minimum lot size based upon a slope
density formula. Adjacent property is rated as having moderate to high composite open space value in the
District's Open Space Master Plan. The District's Regional Open Space Study shows a regional trail corridor
running from north to south through this"paper"subdivision.
As a part of the District's due diligence in this area because of past mercury mining,Locus Technologies
conducted a Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Hacienda Park subdivision in September 2001. The
purpose of the Phase I assessments was to identify the presence,or likely presence,of any hazardous
substances under conditions indicating existing release,past release,or threat of release into the ground,
groundwater,or surface of the property. The process includes site inspections,review of public records,and
interviews with persons familiar with the site. Michael Cox,a geologist having a high level of expertise and
knowledge of mining activities in and around Almaden Quicksilver County Park,provided a detailed mining
assessment to Locus Technologies.
The results of the investigation indicated that there are no signs of a current release,or potential threat of
release,of hazardous materials or waste on the property. A review of historic aerials and topographic maps
did not depict conditions or the presence of structures or facilities that would suggest the presence of any
potential hazardous materials. The Regional Water Quality Water Board and Santa Clara Valley Water
District confirmed that there were no records of contaminated water on the site. According to the 2001
Michael Cox Report,confirmed by Locus Technologies,there are no signs of mercury mining activities on or
near the property.
Preliminary Use and MaqUement Plan Recommendations
The preliminary use and management plan will take effect upon close of escrow and remain effective until the
plan is amended or a Comprehensive Use and Management Plan is prepared. The property will be maintained
in a natural condition and eventually open for low intensity recreation use. Future land use decisions,
including plans for public access,will be subject to public input and further environmental assessments to
ensure land use decisions are consistent with ecological values.
Public Access: Closed to public use at this time.
Patrol: Routinely patrol tli property.
Name: Name the properties as additions to the Mt. Uniunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Signs: Install preserve boundary signs where appropriate.
Site Safety Inspection: Preliminary site safety inspection has been conducted and there are no known safety
hazards on the site.
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CEQA DETERMINATION
Project Description
The project consists of the acquisition of the 33.85-acre Peninsula Open Space Trust property as an addition
to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space,and the concurrent adoption of a Preliminary Use and
Management Plan for the property. Ultimately,the property will be included in a Comprehensive Use and
Management Plan for the nearby Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The land will be permanently preserved
as open space and will be maintained in a natural condition. Although closed to the public during the planning
process,the property will eventually be open for low intensity recreation use.
CEQA Determination
The District concludes 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 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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. The use and 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.
The acquisition will accept fee interests and will maintain the property as open space.
Section 15325 exempts transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space.The
acquisition will transfer ownership to the District and ensure the property is preserved as open space.
The acquisition qualifies under all three sections and is also exempt under section 15061,as there is no
possibility the actions may have a significant effect on the environment.
TERMS &CONDITIONS
This gift of the 33.85-acre POST property will round out and further define the public open space ownership
in the Hacienda Park subdivision in the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. In 2001,
POST received a gift of this property from the McKannay Trust with the understanding that the property
would ultimately be transferred to District ownership.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The adjacent property owners within the Hacienda Park subdivision have been mailed written notices of this
proposed transaction.
Prepared by:
Del Woods, Senior Acquisition Planner
Michael C.Williams,Real Property Manager
Map prepared by:
Ruthie Harari-Kremer,Planning Technician
Contact person:
Michael C. Williams,Real Property Manager
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RESOLUTION 04-
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTING GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE WITH RESPECT THERETO(SIERRA AZUL
OPEN SPACE PRESERVE—LANDS OF PENINSULA OPEN
SPACE TRUST)
The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula.Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows:
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Section One. The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept,with
gratitude,the gift of real property described in Exhibit A,affixed hereto and by this reference made a part
hereof and to be conveyed by Gift Deed from Peninsula Open Space Trust,A California non-profit public
benefit corporation to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors,or other appropriate officer,is authorized to execute a
Certificate of Acceptance for said Gift Deed conveying title to the property being donated to the District.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance
to this gift. The General Manager is further authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary to
the closing of this transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to$1,000 to cover the cost of
title insurance,escrow fees,and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction.
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R-04-18 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 04-04
February 11, 2004
AGENDA ITEM 2
AGENDA ITEM
Adopt Resolutions Designating the District's Authorized Signatories for District General and Payroll
Checking Accounts with Mid-Peninsula Bank, and Adopt Resolution Establishing Financial Instrument
Signatories for Santa Clara County Accounts
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Establishing Signatories for General Checking Account(Mid-Peninsula Bank).
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Establishing Signatories for Payroll Checking Account(Mid-Peninsula Bank).
3. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors Authorizing Telephone Withdrawals,
Deposits, and Wire Transfers (Mid-Peninsula Bank)
4. Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Establishing Financial Instrument Signatories for Santa Clara County Accounts.
DISCUSSION
Section 2.40, "Financial Instrument Signatories,"of your Rules of Procedure states that, "The authorized
signatories ... for payroll or for amounts less than$5,000 shall be any one of the following six employees:
(i)the General Manager; (ii)the Assistant General Manager; (iii)the Administration and Human Resources
Manager; (iv)the Operations Manager, (v)the Public Affairs Manager, or(vi)the Planning Manager,"and
that, "The authorized signatories for ... amounts of$5,000 or greater(excluding payroll) shall be any two
of the following employees: (1)the General Manager; (ii)the Assistant General Manager; (iii)the
Administration and Human Resources Manager; (iv)the Operations Manager, (v)the Public Affairs
Manager,or(VI)the Planning Manager."
While the Rules of Procedure are specific regarding positions designated as signatories,the District's bank
(Mid-Peninsula Bank) requires that resolutions be adopted by the Board each time individuals occupying
signatory positions change. With the filling of the vacant Public Affairs Manager position, identification of
new signatories is in order.
In addition,the District draws warrants from the County of Santa Clara which requires a further resolution
identifying changes in named signatories when they occur.
Prepared by:
Lisa Zadek, Assistant District Clerk
Contact person:
Sally Thielfoldt, District Clerk
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org m—EE"
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,led Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton
RESOLUTION NO. 04-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SIGNATORIES OF THE DISTRICT
FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY ACCOUNTS
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS Section 2.40 of the Rules of Procedure(required by Public Resources Code, Division 5,
Chapter 3,Article 3, Section 5536)of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District authorizes signatories to make disbursements on behalf of the District;
NOW,THEREFORE,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does
hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. The signatures of the present holders of said offices are as follows,and the Director of Finance
of Santa Clara County is authorized to make disbursements on behalf of the District based on any one
signature for amounts under$5,000.00 and any two signatures for amounts of$5,000.00 and over,as set
forth below:
General Manager Assistant General Manager
L. Craig Britton Sally Thielfoldt
Real Property Manager Operations Manager
Michael C.Williams John Maciel
Planning Manager Public Affairs
Cathy Woodbury Rudy Jurgensen
Regional Open Sr ^e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
R-04-17
Meeting 04-04
February 11, 2004
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Authorization to Purchase Two Patrol Vehicles at a To 1 Cost Nato Exceed $60,000
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMEND
Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase contract with the State
Department of General Services and Folsom Lake Ford for two patrol vehicles at a total
cost not to exceed $60,000.
DISCUSSION
The District's five-year capital equipment schedule provides for two replacement patrol
vehicles in fiscal year 2004-2005. Purchase orders for vehicles acquired through the State of
California Department of General Services (DGS) must be placed prior to the manufacturer's
cut-off dates in spring of 2004. The District's ability to purchase vehicles through DIGS
provides a significant cost savings and greatly reduces the amount of staff time that would
otherwise be required if the District conducted a separate bid process.
The two new vehicles will replace patrol vehicles that have reached, or are approaching the
80,000-mile mark, when District patrol vehicles are ordinarily retired from patrol use. The
retired patrol vehicles will be reassigned to maintenance crews. Reassigning patrol vehicles to
maintenance has proven to be a workable system and is financially beneficial to the District.
Staff is requesting authorization to purchase the vehicles before the 2004-2005 fiscal year
budget is approved because cut-off dates typically occur prior to final approval of the budget.
The Administration and Budget Committee approved the inclusion of two replacement vehicles
in the proposed budget at its February 4 meeting and supports the continued use of the State of
California Department of General Services purchasing program.
Prepared by:
David Topley, Support Services Supervisor
Contact person:
Same as above
33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 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 Honko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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R-04-25
Meeting 04-04
February 11, 2004
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Authorize the General Manager to Enter into a Four-Year Lease with Lanier Corporation for
Two Copier Machines in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,474.
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to enter into a four-year lease wi nier Corporation for
two new copy machines for the Administrative office.
DISCUSSION
The copy quality of our larger copy machine has deteriorated and calls requesting service have
increased. Staff has been researching and meeting with representatives from different copier
companys, including Lanier, Xerox, and Panasonic. After reviewing the information received, staff
has concluded that it is in the best interest of the District to lease a new copy machine. As each year
passes, the copier technology improves while the price decreases. As a result, Lanier offers the
District the best and most cost effective package for replacing the current 5365 model and 5216
models. Although the District's current four-year lease does not expire until April 2005, Lanier has
included"buying back" the current lease and is able to offer two new copiers that incorporate more
desirable features for the District.
The new recommended model LD060 represents the pinnacle of technology for digital devices. The
document feeder is a"single pass" two-sided scanner that scans both sides of the documents
simultaneously and then sends the output of the document through a single sheet vertical duplexer
with a shorter paper path which results in a lower chance of paper jams and maximizes productivity.
It also allows a faster warm up time and a quicker first copy time. There is a document server to
store commonly used forms (fax forms, memo templates, routing slips, etc.).
Scanning
Any document can be scanned: from I I" x 17" sized documents to book originals to one or two-
sided documents. Once scanned, the document(s) can be sent to a file on a computer workstation, or
e-mailed to a P party.
File conversion becomes an easy and cost savings way to back up old files— such as Board meeting
files, Minutes, Purchase Agreements, Recorded Deeds, Policys of Title Insurance, Ordinances,
Resolutions, etc. Use the of the"batch scan" feature to scan an unlimited number of pages to a
workstation, then the files can be burned to CD/DVD media, drastically reducing liability from fire or
other potential disasters, as well as eliminating the need to go to an outside vendor to do
microfilming/microfiche CD production (currently budgeted at $1,200 per year).
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 OEwEEs'
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton
R-04-25 Page 2
The scan to e-mail function could also be used to distribute documents like meeting minutes or
memos. Scan a document into the copy machine's scanner and then distribute to the recipient's e-
mail inbox. Volunteers could possibly be utilized to scan historic District documents which could
then be backed up electronically or"burned" into the CD/DVD format. It is possible to save office
space by storing documents electronically as opposed to hard copies.
Copier as Printer
Staff comfortable with HP printers can continue to use those models, but the new printer capability
on the copy machine includes printer domain and offers a faster printing speed than HP printers. This
print function allows users to utilize icons to produce jobs, making printing complex jobs easier. This
function also allows the user to both print and make appropriate copies in a"one stop shopping"
scenario.
RECOMMENDATION
There is no cost to make a change in our copy machine now, rather than waiting until the lease
expires in April 2005, in fact there is a nominal savings. Currently the District is paying $1,391.00
per month for both the 5365 and the 5216 copy machines. The proposal from Lanier includes
replacing the 5216 machine with a slightly faster model that allows form feeding. The cost per month
for upgrading both copy machines will be $1,365.00 based upon a 48 month term, bringing a yearly
savings of$322.00 to the District The total cost to the District over the four-year lease will be
$65,474.40, or$16,368.60 per year.
Prepared by:
Lisa Zadek, Office Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R-04-21
Meeting 04-04
February 11, 2004
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of Adoption of Resolution to Amend Section 1.8 'of the District's Rules of Procedure
Regarding Standing Committees of the Board _
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution amending the District's Rules of Procedure, Section 1.81,
regarding updating the titles of the Standing Committee of the Board.
DISCUSSION
The District conducts its business and meetings in accordance with state law. The Board of
Directors has also adopted its own internal Rules of Procedure ("Rules") which guide the Board
in conducting its day-to-day business.
Section 1.81 of the District's Rules gives the titles of the four Standing Committees of the Board.
The General Manager and staff have identified a need to amend this Rule to update the title of
the"Acquisition and Enterprise Committee" to instead be titled the"Real Property Committee".
This change in title corresponds to the department's name change that occurred last year(see
Report R-03-78).
Prepared by:
Lisa Zadek, Assistant District Clerk
Contact Person:
L. Craig Britton, General Manager
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd®openspace.org • web site:www.openspace.org
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton
RESOLUTION NO. 04-
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AMENDING SECTION 1.81 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors determines that the Acquisition and Enterprise
Standing Committee title be changed to the Real Property Standing Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.81 of the Rules of
Procedure of the Board of Directors of the M[idpeninsula Regional Open Space District is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1.81 Standing Committees
The following shall be standing committees of the Board:
- Administration and Budget Committee
-Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs Committee
-Use and Management Committee
Three Board members shall be appointed to serve on each standing committee.
Appointments to the Administration and Budget Committee shall normally be made at
the first regular meeting in January. The Treasurer shall be one of the three members of
the Administration and Budget Committee.
Appointments to other standing committees shall be made at the first regular meeting
following the meeting at which officers of the Board are elected.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution amends Resolution 0343, adopted
by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on November 12,
2003.
Claims No. O4-O
Meeting 04-04
Date 02/11/04
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
� 7183 $700D0 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services
� 7184 $058.27 Acme&Sons Sanitation Sanitation Services
7105 $156J8 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service
7180 $1.712.51 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repairs
7187 $72726 Barg Coffin Lewis&Trapp Legal Services-Guadalupe Watershed
7188 %65.99 Baron Welding&Iron Works,Inc. Plumbing Supply
7189 $23.14 California Water Service Company Water Service
� 7190 $100.60 Carlson,Richard Rnimhumoment-UnUhnnExpenue
� 7191 $75D0 Cole Supply Co,Inc. Janitorial Supplies
� 7192 $141.26 Continuing Education of the Bar Lwgo|Bnokm
� 7193 *788.60 Cmsoo Equipment Rentals Tractor Rental
7184 *205.00 Del Rey Building Maintenance Emergency Lights Replaced'Admin.Office
� 7195 $51402 Document Systems Office Supplies
�
7196 $91.94 Ed Jones Co,Inc. Uniforms
� 7197 $6,147/65 E8RI GIs Concurrent Use Licenses
� 7198 $25.516�5O Fenton Communications CommunkmUonn&puN�AM�rSo�|owo'SunMa�n
�
County Coastal Protection Program
� 7199 $11.90 Foster Brothers Keys
�
7200 $52/0 G&KService Shop Towel Service
7201 $1,498.65 Gorden|ond Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
7202 $101.95 Goodon Press,Inc. Printing Services'Change Shift Forms
� 7203 $374.51 Gme@ Printing Services'Spaces&Species Brochures
7204 $7.260.00 Himoh Construction Management& Construction Management Service-FFO Shop Building
Design
� 7205 $1.122.65 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
�
7206 $21.99 Howard,Kelly Reimbursement'VnifromExpense
� 7207 $143.61 JakabyEng|noohng Consulting Services'Virginia Mill Trail
7208 $55.45 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies
7208 $464.09 Langley Hill Quarry Trail Restoration Material
7210 $1.191.37 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services
�
7211 $2103 MuUoo Welding Supplies
7212 $110.00 Manager's Edge Annual Subscription
� 7213 $22.31 MCI Long Distance Telephone Service
� 7214 $304.53 Me\mMobi|nCnmmunimahonm Radio Repairs&Maintenance
� 7215 $8.27 Noble Tractor,Inc. Tractor Supplies
� 7210 $71029 Northern Tool&Eqvipment Co. Vehicle Supply
7217 $206.40 Office Team Office Temporary Help-Public mai,w'Database Update
7218 $850.63 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
7o10 �VV4OV Pacific Coast Service � Repair 8FO
� � o o vu ,ene e�oe Heater opa,'
� 7220 o27.00 R.E.Bonmann's Steel Co.,Inc. Welding Supplies
7221 $385J9 Romic Environmental Technologies Hazardous Waste Removal Service
Corp.
7222 $478.30 Ruy'o Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
7223 $34.92 San Jose Mercury News Quarterly Subscription
7224 $1.318.46 SaC Payment Center Telephone Service
7225 *8041 OBC/MC| |n*umetConnaction-DSLLino
7226 $155.25 Skyline County Water District Water Service
7227 $78.14 Specialty Truck Parts,Inc. Vehicle Supply
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Claims No. 04-02
Meeting 04-04
Date 02/11/04
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
7228 $3,809.08 United Rentals Highway Tech. Signs
7229 $51.32 Verizon Pager Service
7230 $152.65 WearGuard Uniforms
7231 $92.50 Williams,Mike Reimbursement-Membership Dues-IRWA
7232 $250.00 Woodside&Portola Private Patrol Patrol Services-Windy Hill
7233 R $205.68 A Royal Wolf Portable Storage Storage Rental
7234 R $84.00 All Laser Service Printer Servicing&Toner Catridge
7235 R $165.00 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service
7236 R $9.61 Butler's Uniforms Uniform Expense
7237 R $203.11 Cal-Line Equipment,Inc. Vehicle Repair
7238 R $156.60 California Water Service Company Water Service
7239 R $6.19 Cole Supply Co.,Inc. Janitorial Supplies
7240 R $38.96 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies
7241 R $225.00 Danielson,Dennis Conference Reimbursement-SARR Symposium
7242 R $4,632.50 Jason Riggs Media Relation Services-San Mateo County Coastal
Protection
7243 R $78.95 Kinko's Printing Services
7244 R $67.00 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co.Inc. Key Holder
7245 R $9,092.79 LFR Levine Fricke Public Access Improvements-Pulgas Ridge
7246 R $684.32 Mission Valley Ford Vehicle Repair
7247 R $1,810.03 Office Depot Office Supplies
7248 R $3,408.75 Panko Architects Architectural Service-FRO Shop Facility
7249 R $14.45 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Parks Conference Registration
7250 R $255.26 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies,
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies,
Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense
7251 R $10.83 Pitney Bowes,Inc. Postage Machine Part
7252 R $2,340.00 Primary Consulting Services Recruitment Services
7253 R $2,963.03 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
7254 R $857.30 San Jose Water Company Water Service
7255 R $415.43 *1 Second Cup Cafe Local Business Meetings
7256 R $204.31 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
7257 R $80.02 Specialty Truck Parts,Inc. Vehicle Supply
7258 R $380.00 State Bar of California State Bar Dues-S.Schectman
7259 R $1,140.00 Stu Farwell Consulting Services-Fire Requirement-FFO
7260 R $391.87 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
7261 R $1,311.69 Tires on the Go Tires
7262 R $10.55 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping
7263 R $991.02 West Group Legal Publications
7264 R $514.44 Workingman's Emporium Uniforms
Total $92,180.68
*1 Urgent Check Issued 02/10/04
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
Date: February 6, 2004
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Re. FYI's
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 • Email:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACEDISTRICT
Memorandum
Date: 2/5/04
To: Craig Britton
Cc: Skyline Area Superintendent, Operations Manager, Planning Manager, File
From: Ana Ruiz
RE: Recommendation to Close Spring Ridge Trail During Tree Removal Operations for Public
Safety
Removal of four large eucalyptus trees is expected to begin mid-February and require five days of
onsite work. Planning recommends closing lower Spring Ridge Trail to public use while operations are
underway to remove the trees for public safety since heavy construction equipment will be operated
onsite to drop large tree limbs and wide tree trunks. The trail would be reopened as soon as the work
is completed. Please refer to the map below,which displays the recommended closure.
If approved, a notice of the trail closure and an o„ 11111111111 Segment of
explanation for the tree removal will be posted at fog Spring Ridge
major trailheads, both Windy Hill parking areas, _ Trail to be
and on the District website. During the trail Closed
closure, barricades and signage will also be
posted at either end of Lower Spring Ridge Trail.
All users entering the preserve via the Portola 01 06
Road Parking Lot will be directed to use the � +#
Betsy Crowder Trail in the interim. Bicyclists will o� (WH05)
be asked to walk their bike along the Betsy Cluster of
Crowder Trail to prevent potential trail user Trees to 0
conflicts since the trail is not currently Remove �.
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January 30, 2004
Mary Davey, Chairman
Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mary,
Congratulations on your new position! I have the highest regard for your organization
and look forward to Mid Peninsula Open Space District's continuing valuable work in the
public interest under your leadership.
Prompted by an urgent appeal of the Committee for Green Foothills, I have send personal
letters to LAFCo requesting approval of your proposed district expansion to the Coast.
(copy attached)
I enjoyed talking with you at the Volunteer Recognition Picnic at Junipero Serra County
Park in September. At that time, we discussed ETRAC, a new coalition of equestrian
organizations. Enclosed is a copy of the ETRAC Mission Statement and a letter of
introduction.
ETRAC represents a large pool of experienced equestrians and we would be delighted to
assist your organization, especially your planning staff in any way possible.
Sincerely,
Ernst O. Meissner
ETRAC, Chairman
encl. Mission Statement
Letter of Introduction
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January 30, 2004
Mary Davey, Chairman
Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Dear Mary,
We would like to introduce you to ETRAC, the Equestrian Trail Riders' Action Committee, a
coalition of equestrian organizations formed in February 2003. Our purpose is to represent
equestrians regarding trail use and planning. The parent organizations listed below have a
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combined membership of several thousand active riders in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ETRAC was formed to address issues of trail use, development, and preservation and to bring
these to the attention of the government and other agencies that manage the SF Peninsula's trails.
We want to work with these stewards of the Peninsula's open space, maintain open channels of
communication, and offer experience-based advice on specific needs of equestrian trail users. We
seek to help develop, maintain, and improve the existing network of public trails, and to link trail
systems of various jurisdictions, creating a comprehensive regional trails network.
We hope that through our cooperative efforts, equestrians will forever enjoy the unique assets of
our San Francisco Peninsula.
Enclosed is our mission statement for your review
Sincerely,
Ernst O. Meissner
Chairman, ETRAC
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MISSION STATEMENT
MARCH 10, 2003
ETRAC shall:
Function as a coalition of participating equestrian parent organizations
Consist ideally of two members from each parent organization, at least one of
whom should be an officer of the parent organization.
Keep the membership of all area organizations informed about trails issues,
problems, and opportunities, etc. in San Mateo County and adjacent counties.
Participate to the greatest extent possible in developing trails /master plans by
governmental agencies for properties situated on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Establish and maintain liaison with any governmental agencies owning, acquiring
and /or maintaining public lands on the San Francisco Peninsula, and develop
and keep current a list of contact persons of these agencies.
Monitor trails-related actions of governmental agencies through membership in
citizens advisory committees or attendance at their regular public meetings.
Communicate the concerns of equestrian organizations on specific issues
through written communication and appearances at public hearings.
Develop a list of prioritized trails projects for action.
Develop strategies on a project-by-project basis for communicating effectively
with the controlling agencies on trails issues.
Offer experience-based assistance /consultation on trails issues to
governmental agencies.
Assist in organizing volunteer participation in trails projects.
A COALITION OF EQt TESTRIAN ORGANIZ,,,kTIONS:
COAST SIDE HORSE COUNCIL-J13H CAMP AD HOC COMMITTEE-LOSALTOS 110t,'NI)-LOS VIAJEROS
RIDING CLUB-MOUNTED PATROL OF SAN MATEO COUNTY-PORTOLA VALLEY'TRAILS ASSOCIATION-
SAN I RANCISCO HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION-SAN MATEO COUNTY 110 RSEX4 LNIS ASSSOCIAT ION -
TI IE SHACK RIDERS-WOODSIDE TRAILS CLUB
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January 30, 2004 Direct Dial
415-773-5884
cfowter@orrick.com
Mr. L. Craig Britton
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Financing Authority 2004 Bonds
Dear Craig:
I was happy that the closing in the above proceeded in order this morning; and
since the matter has now been concluded, I have prepared and enclose herewith our
memorandum for our services and expenses in this matter, submitted pursuant to our Agreement
for Bond Counsel Services and the approved budget for this financing, which I trust you will find
to be in order. I also want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for your
assistance throughout these proceedings and also to acknowledge the assistance of
Sue Schectman, Mike Williams and Mike Foster, without whose help I am certain that the
closing could not have proceeded on schedule and in such good order.
With continuing best regards, I remain,
Yours very sincerely,
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP
By
Carlo S "Fowler
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rl6,. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
455 COUNTY CENTER,2ND FLOOR-REDWOOD CITY,CA 94063-1663-PHONE(650)363-4224-FAX(650)363-4849
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE SAN MATEO LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Mateo Local Agency Formation
Commission will hold a public hearing on the following matter:
LAFCo File 03-10--Proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Annexation of the San
Mateo County Coastal Area (140, 000 Acres)
Hearing Date: March 9, 2004
Time: 7 :30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as permitted
Place: Ted Adcock Community Senior Center, 535 Kelly
Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA
The application was submitted by resolution of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District and proposes amendment of the sphere of
influence of the District and annexation of 140, 000 acres in order
to preserve open space and agricultural lands in the San Mateo
County coastal area. The proposal territory is bounded by the City
of Pacifica boundary on the north, the Pacific Ocean on the west,
Santa Cruz County boundary on the south and San Francisco Watershed
lands and the existing Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
boundary on the east.
At the hearing, the Commission will hear and consider oral and
written testimony by any affected agency or interested person and
the report of the executive officer. For more information, contact
the LAFCo Executive Officer, Martha Poyatos, 4-55 County Center,
Redwood City, California, 650/363-4224 .
Dated: February 3, 2004 Martha Poyatos
Executive officer
Regional Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Memormdm
To: Board of Directors, Managers, Supervisors, a` d Office Staff
From: L. Craig Britton, General M j
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Date: February 4, 2004
Re: Holiday Schedule for 2004
Pursuant to Section 1.90 of the Board's Rules of Procedure and Section 6.2 of the
Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, the following holidays will be observed
in 2004. The District's Administrative office will be closed on these holidays.
Thursday January 1 New Year's Day
[—Monday— January 19 Martin Luther's Day
Monday February 16 President's Day
Monday May 31 Memorial Day
Monday* July 5 Independence Day
Monday September 6 Labor Day
Thursday November 11 Veteran's Day
Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving Day
Friday November 26 Day after Thanksgiving
Friday" FDecember 24 Christmas Eve
Monday* December 27 Christmas Day
Per article I I of the Memorandum of Agreement, bargaining bar ainin unit members shall
observe the Cesar Chavez holiday Y g.in lieu of Columbus Da Bargaining Unit
members include OST Lead OST Ranger, Farm Maintenance Worker, and
Equipment Mechanic Operator. In addition, the Supervising Rangers and
Maintenance and Construction Supervisors will also observe the holiday:
Wednesday March 31 Cesar Chavez Day
* Pursuant to Section 6.2(d)of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual,any holiday that falls on a Saturday shall be
observed on the previous Friday,and any holiday that falls on a Sunday shall be observed on the following Monday.
** 1/2 day for represented employees,Supervising Rangers,and Maintenance and Construction Supervisors.
Regional Open Space
MI DPENI NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: Board of Directors
From: L. Cram Britton, General Manager
Date: February 11, 2004
Re: FYI's
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200
Fax: 650.691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site: www.openspace.org
YOU ARE INVITED. PLEASE ATTEND.
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COMMUNITY MEETING
2020 Peninsula Gateway Corridor Study
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DATE: Saturday, February 28th Wednesday, March 31 st
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TIME: 10 a.m. to 12 noon 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PLACE: Avenidas East Palo Alto City hall
450 Bryant St., Palo Alto 2415 University Ave.
(between Lytton & University — East Palo Alto
parking directly across the street)
(Both meetings will cover the same material)
Are you concerned about traffic congestion in the corridor containing the
approaches to the Dumbarton Bridge and Highway 101 between Routes 84
and 85?
Do you have specific issues related to traffic congestion in the corridor that
you would like to have explored?
Do you have ideas for ways that this traffic congestion can be addressed?
If so, or if you are interested in hearing what others have to say and getting an
update on a plan to look at potential solutions to this traffic problem, please
come to one or both of the two community meetings that we have scheduled.
The dates, times, and locations for the meetings are listed above.
This study is sponsored by
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA)
The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), together with the
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and the San Mateo
County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), are sponsoring a study to
identify potential roadway-related solutions that can reduce traffic
congestion in the study area. The study area is illustrated on the next page
and includes portions of the following cities:
• Redwood City • Atherton
• East Palo Alto 9 Palo Alto
• Menlo Park • Mountain View
This study will focus on roadway improvements. Transit alternatives are
currently being reviewed separately by a number of other agencies. Contact
information about the transit studies will be available at the public meetings.
We have scheduled two public meetings for you to learn about this
important study and to give us feedback about traffic congestion and
potential solutions. It is very important that we get your feedback now, at the
study outset. Once the study is underway, it will be very difficult and
potentially costly to add new issues and ideas to be studied.
To get you started thinking about the types of possible roadway
improvements that could be studied, we have provided a sample list with
this mailing.
If you are unable to attend one of these meetings, but would like to provide
comments or suggestions for projects to include in the study, you can —
• Fax information to 650 361-8227. Attention Walter Martone
• Write to Walter Martone care of City/County Association of
Governments, 555 County Center, 5 th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063
• Send an e-mail to Walter Martone at wmartone@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
SAMPLE LIS&F POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMIGOVEMENTS
The following is a list of potential types of roadway projects that
might be studied, and it is intended to provide a general range of
ideas for discussion.
• New highway connections could provide priority to High
Occupancy Vehicles (HOV's).
• Additional through lanes on freeway segments.
• New roadway extensions or connections to increase capacity of
the system or provide alternate/parallel routes.
• Modify freeway interchanges and ramps to enhance major traffic
movements.
• Make better use of existing rail right-of-way by constructing a joint-
use facility, perhaps in a double-decked configuration with rail at
grade and vehicular traffic elevated.
• Develop roundabouts and other ways to increase capacity at
interchanges to serve arterial traffic, possibly with grade-separated
direct connectors (potentially via tunnels) to serve the freeway
traffic.
• Double deck existing roadways and include grade-separated
connections at each end.
• Create braided ramps so that traffic entering and exiting the
freeways and expressways will have more room to merge into the
existing traffic flow.
• Develop new freeway on and/or off-ramps.
• Reconfigure freeway lanes to address bottlenecks (like transitions
to and from HOV lanes and segments with high volumes of
merging traffic).
• Widen existing arterials in the study area to increase approach
capacity and disperse traffic congestion in segments that have
closely-spaced intersections.
9 Create bicycle and pedestrian improvements that complement the
roadway improvements.
9 Put ramp metering at selected interchanges.
9 Implement Intelligent Transportation System improvements such
as:
- Signal improvements
- Improved signage
- Smart streets
- Real time traffic operations management
- Traffic control measures
- Traffic adaptive measures
- Limit or redirect access of smaller streets to main arterials.
9 Close roadways to through traffic.
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February 10, 2004 MIDPENINSLILA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The Honorable Tom Torlakson, Chair
Senate Committee on Local Government
P.O. Box 942848
Sacramento CA 94248-0001
Re: AB 1195—SUPPORT
Dear Chairperson Torlakson:
I urge you to support AB 1195, which eliminates Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's
(MROSD) power of eminent domain in the proposed Coastside Protection Program area of San
Mateo County. The Program would extend the District's service boundary to the San Mateo
Coast and allow the MROSD to purchase and manage land in order to preserve these unique
open space and agricultural resources for generations. MROSD's Board of Directors is
requesting, through this bill, that it be prohibited from exercising the power of eminent domain
only in this area in response to requests by the Farm Bureau and citizens of the coastal area.
Passage of this bill is a critical step to ensure that the District can successfully move forward
with the application for its Coastside Protection Program to the San Mateo County Local
Agency Formation Commission(LAFCo).
AB 1195 would eliminate eminent domain in this specific geographic area, which is necessary
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and appropriate because of the unique situation on San Mateo's coast and the exceptional nature
of the District's Coastside Protection Program. The plan was developed over the last six years
in response to citizen concerns that improper development and sprawl are threatening the San
Mateo coastline and that unless the District takes action now, scarce farmland may be lost and
the region's natural heritage compromised.
The Coastside Protection Program's twin goals are therefore to protect agriculture's physical
and economic integrity on the San Mateo Coast and the area's natural environment, including its
world-famous scenic and natural beauty. To achieve these objectives, the program would extend
the District's service boundary to include rural San Mateo County, which would allow MROSD
to purchase, manage, and preserve land in the area.
In the process of developing the program—a multi-year collaborative effort involving over 40
public meetings, including 17 Citizens' Advisory Committee meetings, 21 District Board
meetings, and 7 Public hearings on the Environmental Impact Report—the District's Board
responded to the agricultural community's concerns about protecting their long-term economic
viability. The Coastside Protection Program recognizes that agriculture is a vulnerable and
fragile industry that needs to be protected. In order to assure farmers that the power of eminent
domain would be permanently removed from the coast the District executed a Memorandum of
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Understanding with the San Mateo County Farm Bureau to eliminate eminent domain on the
coast. The District's Board also made this decision in response to requests by other citizens on
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February 10, 2004
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the coast includingspecific appeal from ' Advisory representatives of the Citizens
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Committee.
No District constituents in the current boundary opposed osed the Committee's recommendation when
it was made, nor when the Board adopted its policy.
The Coastside Protection Program is the best approach for preserving the San Mateo coast's
spectacular agricultural and open space resources and is deserving of your support. Your vote in
favor of AB 1195 would help ensure that the program can move forward and become a reality.
Sincerely,
L. Craig Britton
General Manager.
cc: Honorable Members of the Senate Committee on Local Government
Senator Bob Margett, Vice Chair
Senator Dick Ackerman
Senator Dennis Hollingsworth
Senator Mike Machado j
Senator Don Perata
Senator Nell Soto
The Honorable Rebecca Cohn
California State Assembly
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
The Honorable Gene Mullin
California State Assembly
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
Mr. Peter M. Detwiler, Committee Consultant
Senate Committee on Local Government
State Capitol, Room 410
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ralph Heim, Public Policy Advocates
MROSD Board of Directors
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,="ENINSULA REGiONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 4, 2004
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Jeanine Dewald
Associate Wildlife Biologist
California Department of Fish and Game
Central Coast Region
20 Lower Ragsdale Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
Subject: Annual Deer Surveys—Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Dear Ms. Dewald:
Please find enclosed a table and charts summarizing annual counts of deer on preserves
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in the Counties of San Mateo and
Santa Clara, California. The purpose of annual fall deer surveys is to track general trends
in the deer population. The surveys are not an exact count of the herd as not all preserves
are covered and surveys are conducted on consecutive nights in the fall rather than all at
one time.
Deer surveys have been conducted in some preserves since 1993. Since 2002, we have
been conducting the surveys in a consistent manner so as to allow comparisons between
years. The deer surveys are conducted during the rut in the first quarter to half moon
phase in October and before heavy rains make roads undrivable. Surveys are started '/2
hour before sunset and continue until 1-Y2 hours after sunset. Two observers drive slowly
along designated routes using a 1- or 2- million candlepower spotting light and
binoculars. The number of does, bucks, fawns and antler points on bucks are recorded.
Observations of other wildlife are noted.
Deer surveys are conducted every year at the following preserves: Rancho San Antonio,
Rancho de Guadalupe, Monte Bello, Skyline Ridge, Long Ridge, and Russian Ridge. As
time and weather allow, surveys are conducted at the following additional preserves:
Fremont Older, Picchetti Ranch, La Honda and Windy Hill.
The data is analyzed to determine the number of deer observed per mile driven and the
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averaged, the overall trend has been a slight increase in number of deer observed from
1993 through 2003. The year 2000 showed a noticeable increase in the number of deer
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observed overall and this was a trend seen in each preserve surveyed that year except for
Russian Ridge.
Please let us know if reporting deer surveys in this format is useful to the California
Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
On another wildlife note, we have been receiving an increased number of contacts from
the public worried about mountain lions since the fatal attack in Orange County last
month. We make three points whenever we receive such calls: 1) there have never been
any attacks by mountain lions on humans in Midpeninsula Open Space District preserves,
2) we refer them to our website with tips on what to do if one encounters a mountain lion
(taken from CDFG publications), and 3) our rangers are trained on how to protect the
public if a mountain lion ever exhibited aggressive behavior towards humans in our
preserves. You may recall that Jodi Isaacs prepared Wildlife Incident Response
Protocols for our staff defining what would be considered aggressive behavior, and when
to close a preserve and contact CDFG. We also have been checking with Santa Clara
County Parks to compare any recent observations regarding mountain lions in the Hicks
Road/Guadalupe Reservoir area. To our knowledge, no aggressive behavior by mountain
lions has been observed.
For your information, I have attached a table showing mountain lion observations that
have been reported to us by the public and our staff over the past two years. It is difficult
to assess the reliability of many of these reports. When possible, our staff tries to confirm
reports by interviewing the reporting party and by visiting the observation site to look for
tracks or examine kills.
Sincerely,
3
Cindy Roessler
Resource Management Specialist
cc: Dennis Baldwin, CDFG-Yountville
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Deer Surveys - Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California
Avg/Year:/Year: All Preserves 3.58 - 1.66 2 59; 2.851 19992.27-Deer/Wile _ Deer/Mile Deer/Mile Deer/Mile
1 Deer/Mile Deer/Mile j Deer/Mile Deer/Mile Deer/Mile
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1993 1994 1997 1998t 2000 2001 2002 2003
Fremont Older j - 0.70i 1.60i 1.50 2.73
4 1115.00 i 3.64' 1.52
La Honda 2.251 2.14' 1.46
Long Ridge 1.06' 3.75 2.27, 3.47
Monte Bello 3.481 0.43j 2.26' 0.88 0.87 1.69 1.34 1.86 0.62
Picchetti Ranch 4.84 17.50 6.321 5.83
Rancho de Guadelupe 3.33 2.541 3 23 3.85 0.91
{ i 3.09j 4.64 3.45 15.27} --- 6.191 2.60
Rancho San Antonio t
Russian Ridge + 2.891 4.00j 3.51 2.15 7.74� 4.15, 2.00
Skyline Ridge 5.00 2.89 4.001 2.74 0.52 - 5.651 1.54} 7.60
Windy Hill i 2.73 - 1.25
fDeer/Hour Deer/Hour T Deer/Hour } Deer/Hour Deer/Hour Deer/Hour i Deer/Hour Deer/Hour Deer/Hour
1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 2000 + 2001 i 2002 { 2003
Avg/Year:All Preserves 8.29} 8.001 11.021 10.95 9.731 20.98 15.86 13.07} -7.27
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La Honda 9.00} - 7.19i 2.83
Long Ridge I r 5.00 16.00} 7.141 12.88
Monte-Belio 9.201 4.0011 i 14.00, 6.551 6.001 9.46' 13.60 11.61{ 3.43
Picchetti Ranch t I 15.00 42.00 24.001 8.40
Rancho de Guadalupe 9.231 12.80 16.00 10.00, 3.85
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Russian Ridge 4 8.80 14.00i 11.43 884 18.00 8.64 5.00
Skyline Ridge 6.67r 12.00� 16.00 13.33a 2.77 -12.00t 3.75 17.54
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Windy Hill 8571 3.53
Deer summary data 1993-2003,All Preserves Page 1 of 1 2/10/2004
Deer Surveys - Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California
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Deer Surveys - Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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Potential Mountain Lion Sightings Sorted by PRESERVE
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo Santa Clara Counties, California
Date Time Preserve Location Reliability Behavior
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08(10/02i 8:00iCC +Meadow TI Lying on trail - -
06/15(02 14:45 CM --!Gordon Mill +'On trail, size described to ranger more likely to be dog.
10/14/021 15:00 CM Tafoni TI 0.3 mi W of Fir TI ++f fresh gut pile w/scratch marks in duff
adjacent Palo Alto Foothills 1
10/03/021 FH park +++'tracks found and cast; not sighted.
01/15/021 13:00 FO Stevens Ck TI ++jCrossed trail, went into brush. Dog present.
02/15/021 13 00 FO Hunter's Pt + length = 3 5% approx 1"off ground, ran into brush; dog present
02/23/021 14.30 FO Hayfields TI + (docent)
02/28/021 11:30 FO Hunter's Pt +
Seven Springs TI and j_-
Walked into trees
02/28/02 12:00 FO Ranch Rd TI � +
03/29/021 6.00 FO Ranch nn s TI near steep +Walked away
Seven Springs
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12IO2/02 13 40 FO I part of Ranch Road + large fat tail almost as long-as body, small size overall
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12/04/02 15:15 FO I Seven Springs TI + large
01/20/031 12:45 FO Ranch Rd TI + info left on OSD voice mail, no contact info provided.
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03/26/031 dusk'FO Ranch Rd TI t +{followed person short distance
02/07/04i 10:00 FO Cora Older + big animal hunting on hilside
upper rd towards Tres
12/06/03' 12:15 LH Hombres
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01/02i 7:00 LR Ward Rd switchback +++ Walking at distance. Ranger confirmed tracks.
Long Ridge Rd below ;
01/11/04� daytime LR Ste nar bench + P
;tracks via docent report
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11/11/03 LT Franciscan Loop TI � +?in tree
03/26/02 MB top of Black Mtn +1-,walking
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02I20I03 i MB Bello Vista I ++ aw ants
01/18/041
M Water Wheel Ck
- 09/00/031 !-- 11:00 MB Montebello Road r- ++13-4'long-- -- - -
North Ridge TI at lower i
;Whittemore Gultch cutover
12/09/011 14:401PCR 'TI + hiding and growling in brush
03/15/02 PCR near Purisima Rd + tracks only, no follow-up call made
05/09/02 11:00 PCR (Whittemore Gulch TI +Walked away
whi 04/02I03 PCR i Hawkins + te tip on tail of small cat
06/16/031 PCR Creek TI + deer bones
Animal Obs - Special, mtn lion Page 1 of 4 2/10/2004
Potential Mountain Lion Sightings Sorted by PRESERVE
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo Santa Clara Counties, California
10/01/03 APR +I looked at dog from -50-100', did not follow
09/26/03 7,30 RR Ridge TI nr Ancient Oaks i ++I small, could be mtn lion cub or bobcat, solid dk black
01/17/02� 15:00(RSA i Mora/Ravensbury TI ++deft area
02/05/02� 9:40.RSA ;top of Wildcat Loop TI +walking through brush
�3 sightings in last 2-3 weeks, stretched out on tree, ignored
02/28/021 ;RSA �at Forum, adjacent land + people.
05/17/02i 15:001 RSA Rouge Vly TI by pond j
06 0 + Hid in bush and then walked other direction after hiker passed
Lower Meadow TI on bridge I
5/02� 21:001RSA �to restroom lot ++!Long tail (4') Docent. Dark at that time.
06/0 19:001 RSA aervice rd +Eating, golden/dk brown with long"swishy'tail
06/11/02 RSA _
PG&E TI +�Resting, ignored people.-
C Two immature mtn lions ran across trail at 2 separate times.
Chamise RSA ++I Long tail.
08/29/02 E 8:001 __.
single track between Mora
09/27/021 9:451 RSA Tr and farm +,Crouched by trail, ignored people.
01/26/03 18:001 RSA Upper High Meadow { ++Large gray animal with tail 4' long with black tip.
02/04/03� 10:50,RSA t + several hundred feet away
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02/09/031, 15:35,RSA jMora TR + Ranger assessed as probably a coyote
07/03/031 20:00 RSA picnic area across RS05 ++twatching deer; fled
09/16/03, nightfRSA Stevens Ck Blvd +'Alan White saw on his way to work. [Location uncertain]
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OHM 5/021 11:00 SA ;above AS08 ++,,Walked away
03/16/021 11:30 SA Limekiln TI - A +I Running -
++ walkin
07/04/02 19:45 SA__ Kennedy TI g, retreated.
06/17/03 7.30 SA ? +I reported by phone; no number for followup
01/07/04 10:00 SA Kennedy TI ++deer kill with neck bites, organs missing_
02/03/04' SG Saragoga Gap TI ++1tracks by docent
Manzanita TI near Novitiate
04/16/02! 7:501SJ ITI +I Juvenile mtn lion with long tail crossed trail and ran.
06/24/021 7:45 Si - IManzanita TI ++ Crossed trail, faced them and then went uphill. Dog present.
Manzanita TI near Bros
10/25/02 8:0U SJ Bypass Description of size and movement similar to mtn lion.
Manzanita TI above described as possible juvenile. Tail long, black, tawny. Body
02/16/03 14:001 SJ intersection w/ Range TI +!with black spots.
06/10/03 16JH Manzanita TI @ top + 2 lions (one smaller)stalking deer
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Animal Obs- Special, mtn lion Page 2 of 4 2/10/2004
Potential Mountain Lion Sightings Sorted by PRESERVE
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo Santa Clara Counties, California
Novitiate TI below
06/10/03� 19:451SJH Manzanita junction +iwhite tip on tail
07/03/03 SR Ridg e TI I + described behaviour like bobcat
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12/07/03! 7:00}SR Silva property___ r
Ridge TI near employee
01/25/_041 pm,SR residence +++ tracks only
T growled from brush at runner
01/27/041 16:20 SR Ridge TI alternate +++� re orted b knowled eable staff]
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64/16/03� 14.40 TW Schilling Lake
06/03/021 16:22 W H W H03 k ++Marge cat wl long tail, docent report
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12/03/021 15:45 WH Hams Gulch near top +Ifull size, long tail; Stalking animal but left when saw human.
03/11/03( 16:00 WH Razorback TI + Deer kill with broken neck,_drag marks, entrails.
08/03/031 17:30 WH Sprin Ridge ++watched hikers than left; dog present
Animal Obs- Special, mtn lion Page 3 of 4 2/10/2004
Code Preserve Name
BCR Bear Creek Redwoods
Cc Coal Creek
CM B Corte doMadera
E8 E| Senano
FH Foothills
FO FnenoonTOlder
LHC Lm Honda Creek
LR Long Ridge
LT LonTnanooa
K8B Monte Bello
MC Mills Creek
PCR Purininno Creek Redwoods
P|C PiochettiRmnoh
PR Pu|gasRidQe
R|OG Rancho de Guadalupe
RR Russian Ridge
RSA Rancho San Antonio
RVV Ravenswood
SA SienuAzu|
SAC SierraAzu| - Cathedral Oaks
SAK Sierra 4mu| - Kennedy-Limekiln
SAU Sierra Azu| ' Mt. Umunhum
SCS Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study
8G Saratoga Gap
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� SJH St. Joseph's Hill
8R Skyline Ridge
TH Teague Hill
TVV Thomnewood
VVH Windy Hill
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Potential Mountain Lion Sightings Sorted by PRESERVE
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo Santa Clara Counties, California
Cell: F1
Comment: Reliability:
+ possible
++ somewhat credible
+++ positively confirmed
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MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
To: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
From: John A. Maciel, Operations Manager
Subject: Wildlands Weeds Workshop
Date: February 10, 2004
The District will be co-sponsoring a Wildlands Weeds Workshop on Saturday, March 61h
The event is being presented by the San Mateo County Weed Management Area, and will occur from
9:00 AM till 12:00 PM, with an optional weed work party in the afternoon. The morning session will
be held at the Portoia Valley Town Center. The afternoon work party may be held at Thornewood
Open Space Preserve. Cindy is working with the event organizers to confirm this. Cindy will also be
giving a presentation about the District's weed management program at the morning session.
The schedule for the event is:
8:30 - 9:00 Registration/refreshments
9:00 - 10:15 Session 1: Impacts of Wildland Weeds
10:15 - 10:45 Break, Exhibits
10:45 - 12:00 Session 2: Working on Wildland Weeds
12:00 - 1:00 Tool Expo Exhibits, Weeding Tools, Lunch(not provided)
--- OPTIONAL ---
1:00 - 4:00 Work Party to remove invasive plants
Seating is limited,and reservations are required. Please RSVP by March 1 via email to
WeedAware@aol.com or write to: Wildland Weeds, c/o CLAPS, 3921 E. Bayshore RD., Palo Alto, CA
94303
The event is free and open to the public. Donations (cash or check)will be gratefully accepted to help
defray costs of refreshments &materials. Checks can be made payable to CLAPS, and marked for
"SMC Weed Mgmt. Area".
More information can be obtained by e-mailing WeedAware@aol.com or calling (650) 361-1218.
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SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS:
Cindy Roessler,Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
John Beall, San Mateo County Agriculture Department
Tom Elliott, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Paul Heiple, California Native Plant Society
Elly Hess, Sierra Club
Ken Himes, California Native Plant Society
Doug Johnson, California Invasive Plant Council
Jim Johnson, San Francisquito Watershed Council
Bill Korbholz, Friends of Edgewood
Jean Lauer, Peninsula Open Space Trust
John Wade, Pescadero Conservation Alliance
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