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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C'PI.�..BRAJANt 30 Yk".Al S OF OPEN SPACE PRFSZIRVA`I10N
Meeting 04-17
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California
AGENDA*
Please Note: 5:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time
5:30 ROLL CALL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session will begin at 5:30 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, California Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Name of Case- Half Moon Bay Coastside Foundation v. San Mateo County LAFCo, Midpeninsula
RegionalOpen Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV 439808
2. Public Employment—Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Performance Evaluation—General Counsel
3. Public Employment—Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Performance Evaluation—General Manager
4. Conference with Labor Negotiator—Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators—Directors, Jed Cyr, Mary Davey and Pete Siemens
Non-represented Employees—General Manager and General Counsel
7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—M. Davey
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—M. Davey
BOARD BUSINESS
7:40* 1 Award Contract for the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve Watershed Protection
336(•}IStL'I Circle 650-691 t26tl tnf6@openspa€e.Org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr,
GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspa€e.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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Program: Year One Erosion Control Projects; Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract
with Peter Davis Engineering for the bid amount of$101,360.00 plus a contingency amount of up to
$13,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $114,860.00 to provide road upgrade and erosion
control services at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve—M. Freeman
REVISED CLAIMS
7:50* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District
Directors and Staff.
CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED(IF NECESSARY)
8:00* ADJOURNMENT
TIMES ARE ESTIMATED AND ITEMS MAY APPEAR EARLIER OR LATER THAN LISTED.AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE OF ORDER.
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered
by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications, Each
speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written
communication, which the Board appreciates.
All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General
Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during
consideration of the Consent Calendar.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH 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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Regional Open S ce Meeting 04-17 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 11, 2004 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Award of Contract for the El Corte de Madera Creek eu-Spice Preserve Watershed Protection
Program: Year One Erosion Control Projects
GENERAL MANAGER'S R ENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Peter Davis for the total bid amount of
$101,360.00 plus a contingency amount of up to $13,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $114,860.00
to provide road upgrade and erosion control services at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve.
DISCUSSION
At your January 21, 2004 meeting,the Board authorized staff to solicit bids for road upgrade and erosion
control contracting services necessary to implement the first phase of the El Corte de Madera Creek Open
Space Preserve Watershed Protection Program(see report R-04-10). The first year of the Watershed
Protection Program will focus on erosion control upgrades to approximately 8.3 miles of drivable patrol
roads at the Preserve. The scope of work includes construction of numerous"rolling dips"to improve
road drainage, application of baserock near waterways to harden the road surface and reduce
sedimentation, installation of three armored fords where the roads cross small streams, and replacement of
seven undersized culverts with new culverts sized to accommodate 100-Year storm events.
The bidding process commenced on July 9, 2004. Staff contacted over twenty(20)potential bidders to
solicit interest in the project, and plans were sent directly to ten(10)contractors and three(3)builders
exchanges. Legal ads were printed in the San Jose Mercury News,the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the San
Mateo County Times. An "Invitation to Bid"notice was posted on the District's website. A pre-bid
meeting was held on-site on July 22, 2004 that was attended by ten interested contractors. Sealed bids
were due on August 2,2004 and two bids were received,as summarized below:
Bidder Location Base Bid Percent Difference
Amount ftom Cost Estimate
1. Peter Davis San Rafael, CA $90,360.00 2% below
2 Hugh Conley General Ben Lomond, CA $98,773.00 7% above
Engineering
Staff has learned that a number of contractors chose not to bid on the project because its six week
duration resulted in conflicts with other deadlines(most grading work has to be completed before October
15). Documents in the Bid Package state, "it is the intention of the District to award the contract to the
responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid." Having reviewed the bidders' qualifications and the
Bid Proposals, staff recommends awarding the contract to Peter Davis,the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder. Peter Davis recently completed a similar erosion control project at the City of
Pleasanton's Augustin Bernal Regional Park. His references for that project and others indicate that he is
extremely conscientious and that his work is of exceptionally high quality. In addition to his role as a
professional contractor, Peter Davis works as a firefighter for the City of San Jose. Should he be awarded
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 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Honko,Larry Hossett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton
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this contract, he will adjust his work schedule to be available to work full time on the first phase of the
Watershed Protection Program until the project is complete.
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The Bid Proposal includes all equipment and labor necessary to implement the first phase of the
Watershed Protection Program. The requested not-to-exceed amount of$114,860.00 includes a base bid
of$90,360.00,an allowance of$11,000.00 for additional erosion control projects in case the work
proceeds ahead of schedule, and a contingency allowance of$13,500.00(approximately 15 percent of the
base bid)to cover the costs of any additional services deemed necessary by staff. The costs for any
additional work will be controlled by unit prices established by the bidding process.
The project is scheduled to begin August 30 and would be completed by October 15, 2004. While some
sections of trail will be closed on weekdays during construction to ensure visitor safety,these closures
would be kept to a minimum to avoid impacts to Preserve visitors. Trails will be open to visitors on the
weekends.
FUNDING
Implementation of the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program is a key project in the
Board-approved Planning Department Action Plan for fiscal year 2004-2005. At the March 24,2004
meeting,the Board adopted the fiscal year 2004-2005 budget that included$300,000.00 for the
Watershed Protection Program(see Report R-04-41). This amount includes funding for the Year One
construction costs described in this report, as well as consultant fees related to project planning and
design, environmental permitting, construction management, and in-stream water quality monitoring.
NOTIFICATION
Notification of this agenda item was sent to the District's regular agenda packet subscribers and posted on
the District's website. If the Board authorizes the contract award,additional notification of this project
will be posted on the District's website and signs will be installed on-site at El Corte de Madera Creek
Open Space Preserve to inform the public of the impending construction activities. Planning staff also
intends to notify owners and occupants of adjoining properties regarding the construction schedule.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
At the January 21, 2004 meeting,the Board approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan for the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve Watershed Protection Program
that avoids or minimizes all potential impacts to a less-than-significant level(see Report R-04-10). Staff
has been monitoring the compliance with the Mitigation Monitoring Plan and will continue to do so
during construction.
Prepared by:
Matt Freeman, Senior Planner
Contact Person:
Same as above
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AGENDA ITEM 2
SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA ITEM
Authorization for the President of the Board of Directors to sign, on behalf of the District, written
arguments in support of the Coastside Protection Program, and to take such other steps as may be
necessary to comply with any potential order of the court that LAFCo's July 7, 2004 approval of the
District's application for annexation of the San Mateo Coastside be placed on the November 2, 2004
general election ballot for voter approval.
GENERAL COUNSEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
I. Determine that there is an immediate need to take action on this item and that the need to take
action on this item came to the attention of the Board of Directors after the posting of the Agenda
for the Board's Regular Meeting of August 11, 2004.
2. Authorize the President of the Board of Directors to sign, on behalf of the District, written
arguments in support of the Coastside Protection Program and to take such other steps as may be
necessary to comply with any potential order of the court that LAFCo's July 7, 2004 approval of
the District's application for annexation of the San Mateo Coastside be placed on the November
2, 2004 general election ballot for voter approval.
DISCUSSION
On June 7, 2004, a lawsuit challenging LAFCo's approval of the District's application to annex the San
Mateo County Coastside was filed by Half Moon Bay Coastside Foundation and other named plaintiffs.
The District was named as a party. Since that time,the matter has been very actively litigated.
On June 9,2004, the plaintiffs asked the court to order LAFCo to continue its protest hearing scheduled
for June 11, 2004.The court declined to grant this request. The hearing was held,opponents and
supporters of the Program submitted protests and withdrawals, and the statutory process for tabulating the
amount of valid protests and withdrawals began.
On July 9, the plaintiffs asked the court to halt the tabulation process,alleging defects in LAFCo's
tabulation process. Among other things, the plaintiffs contend that the San Mateo County Elections
Division and LAFCo did not properly tabulate the protests and that, contrary to the findings of LAFCo
and the Election Division, sufficient valid protests had been submitted to LAFCo to require that LAFCo's
approval be placed on the November 2, 2004 ballot for confirmation.
The court set the matter for a preliminary hearing on July 13 and a further evidentiary hearing on July 22
and 23. The court requested post-hearing briefs and reply briefs and set the matter for oral ar ument on
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August 5. The court continued the matter again to Friday, August 6 to issue its ruling.
On August 6, however,the court determined that it was not prepared to issue its ruling until the court had
had an adequate opportunity to examine the protest and withdrawal forms and to determine whether in the
court's opinion the County Elections Division had reasonably categorized and tabulated the protests and
withdrawals. The court accordingly ordered that, by August 20, 2004, the Elections Division organize the
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forms in accordance with each category into which the Elections Division had placed each protest or
withdrawal found tobcinsufficient. The parties are to submit further letter briefs hw August l9. The �
� court will then determine whether the Elections Division applied proper standards in validating protests �
and whether the court concurs with LAFCo and the Elections Division that sufficient valid protests were
not submitted. If the court determines that sufficient valid protests were submitted,the court may
determine that this matter be placed on the November 2, 2004 ballot.
At the time of this report, i� is not possible d�o:mmin�th��vcnbuu| outcome. }{ovvc��r, if court �
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to order such an election,d`ehmetbume for all required steps to hold the election in November would be
accelerated. ln order to avoid the significant cost o[a special election, itiain all parties' interests that
such an election, if ordered, be held in consolidation with the November statewide election.
Accordingly, legal counsel recommends that the District Board of Directors delegate its authority to the
Board President to sign and file ballot arguments in support of any such measure at the time ordered by
the court or the appropriate county official. Counsel also recommends that the Board delegate tothe |
Board President the authority to take such other steps au may bonecessary to conform to such ucourt
order and enable the appropriate actions to be taken to allow the matter to proceed to election in
November. This would include signing and filing arguments in support of and in rebuttal to opposition
� arguments, in conjunction with upto4 additional signatories.
While these steps may not be needed, in the event of an election, it would be very difficult for the Board
to ugcndize umorcbng in order to take these steps iu time to meet u court order o,elections deadline. This
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ix particularly true given August vacation eobedu|es �onbcr^there isnol�onrd mne«tioAscheduled unbl ��
August 28 and it is not known whether other steps will be needed to be taken by the Board before the next
meeting 10 meet such aschedule. �
This delegation in also consistent with the approach the Board of Directors took when it placed the
� advisory Measure F on the November 1998 ballot asking couslxidem whether they favored the District �
cupundin� its boundaries tu the coustoidc. (�p*Drpod��n. }l-90'lU5, /�u�ust |�, l990)� lnthn1cuup,�b� �
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Board President was also authorized to do these tasks. Due Uathe Court`o order issued on August 6,the �
� need to take action on this item arose after the Agenda for tonight's Board meeting had been posted.
Prepared by:
Susan Schcotnoun, General Counsel
Contact person:
Same uaabove
Claims No 04-12
Meeting 04-17
Date 08/11/04
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
1303 $194.74 All Laser Service Toner Cartridges
1304 $1,180.35 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repair
1305 $500.00 *1 Appraisal Research Corporation Appraisal Services
1306 $394.61 Avaya,Inc. Annual Telephone Service Agreement
1307 $58.89 Big Creek Lumber Fencing Material
1308 $60.00 Britton,L.Craig Reimbursement-3 Months Cell Phone Expense
1309 $321.75 Butler's Uniforms Uniform Expense
1310 $1,404.00 *2 CA Dept.of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Permit-Pulgas Staging Area
1311 $162.12 California Water Service Company Water Service-RSA
1312 $9
8.20 Cascade Fite Equipment Company Field Supplie
s
1313 $750.00 City&County of San Francisco Permit Fee-Pul as Ridge Open Space Preserve
1314 $284.61 Clean Source Janitorial Supplies
1315 $79.72 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel
1316 $92.38 Costco Supplies
1317 $33.75 Davison,Steve Reimbursement-Ca.Native Grass Assoc.Conference
1318 $466.11 Emergency Vehicle Solutions,Inc. Equipment Repairs
I
1319 $13,680.00 Ferma Corporation Demolition-Lobner Cabin
1320 $2,805.34 *3 First Bankcard 110.58-Local Business Meeting
251.17-Training&Conf.Exp
1461.66-Field Equip.Supp.&Uniform Exp.
40.00-Subs.&Books
42.00-Permit
109.14-Legal Ad.
169.954nternet Services&Tech Support
105.38-Office Supplies
515.46-Dishwasher
1321 $52.46 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
1322 $1,526.31 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
1323 $300.00 Gary Beck Appraisal Services
1324 $700.00 Gary Ifland&Associates,Inc. Surveyor Services-Presentation Center
1325 $150.14 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Shift Change Forms&Business Cards
1326 $3,576.05 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Dozer
1327 $1,351.44 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
1328 $125,531.65 HRB Construction,Inc. Engineering Services-Foothills Shop Building
1329 $523.28 Hyster Sales Company Bobcat Equipment-Part&Repair
1330 $1,735.26 L.C.Action Uniforms&Field Supplies
1331 $33.29 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies
1332 $392.54 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services
1333 $12.65 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supply
1334 $65.00 Northern Energy,Inc. Propane Service
1335 $240.00 On-Site Health&Safety Substance Abuse Training
1336 $75.50 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Maps
1337 $39.02 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service
1338 $60.00 *4 Regional Water Quality Control Permit Fee-Old Page Mill Road
1339 $300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
1340 $95.48 Roessler,Cindy Mileage Reimbursement-2 Months
Page 1 of 2
Claims No 04-12
Meeting 04-17
Date 08/11/04
Revised
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
1341 $710.91 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
1342 $1,215.76 San Jose Mercury News Legal Ad.&Notice of Election
1343 $454.83 San Jose Water Company Water Service
1344 $50.00 San Mateo County Chapter of CSDA Membership Dues
1345 $40.14 SBC Payment Center Telephone Service
1346 $201.12 Second Cup Caf6 Local Business Meetings
1347 $14,565.05 Shoreline Printing&Graphics,Inc. Printing Services-Brochures
1348 $188.86 Skyline County Water District Water Service
1349 $500.00 Sterling Underground Construction Septic Tank Repair
1350 $832.17 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
1351 $1,065.90 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
1352 $199.00 The American Lawyer Legal Subscription
1353 $113.28 The Bicycle Outfitter Bicycle Tools&Parts
1354 $9,987.50 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-ECDM Road Assessment
1355 $122.70 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings
1356 $172.37 Unlimited Graphics&Sign Network Vehicle Decals
1357 $38.50 Verizon Pager Service
1358 $147.22 West Group On-Line Legal Services
1359 $192.88 Williams,Mike Mileage Reimbursement-2 Months
1360 R $23.98 California Water Service Company Water Service
1361 R $289.49 County of Santa Clara-Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee
Hazardous Waste Program
1362 R $1,546.35 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Excavator
1363 R $194.36 Office Depot Office Supplies
1364 R $1,123.04 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies
1365 R $219.34 Petty Cash Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies,
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies,
Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense
1366 R $1,261.55 SBC Telephone Service
1367 R $640.65 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel
1368 R $12,391.40 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services
Total $207,814.99
*1 Urgent Check Issued 07/30/04
*2 Urgent Check Issued 07/30/04
*3 Urgent Check Issued 08/04/04
*4 Urgent Check Issued 07/30/04
Page 2 of 2
Claims No 04-12
Meeting 04-17
Date 08/11/04
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
1303 $194.74 All Laser Service Toner Cartridges
1304 $1,180.35 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repair
1305 $500.00 '1 Appraisal Research Corporation Appraisal Services
1306 $394.61 Avaya,Inc. Annual Telephone Service Agreement
1307 $58.89 Big Creek Lumber Fencing Material
1308 $60.00 Britton,L.Craig Reimbursement-3 Months Cell Phone Expense
1309 $321.75 Butler's Uniforms Uniform Expense
1310 $1,404.00 "2 CA Dept.of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Permit-Pulgas Staging Area
1311 $162.12 California Water Service Company Water Service-RSA
1312 $98.20 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies
1313 $750.00 City&County of San Francisco Permit Fee-Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
1314 $284.61 Clean Source Janitorial Supplies
1315 $79.72 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel
1316 $92.38 Costco Supplies
1317 $33.75 Davison,Steve Reimbursement-Ca.Native Grass Assoc.Conference
1318 $466.11 Emergency Vehicle Solutions,Inc. Equipment Repairs
1319 $13,680.00 Ferma Corporation Demolition-Lobner Cabin
1320 $2,805.34 '3 First Bankcard 110.58-Local Business Meeting
251.17-Training&Conf.Exp
1461.66-Field Equip.Supp.&Uniform Exp.
40.00-Subs.&Books
42.00-Permit
109.14-Legal Ad.
169.95-Internet Services&Tech Support
105.38-Office Supplies
515.46-Dishwasher
1321 $52.46 G&K Service Shop Towel Service
1322 $1,526.31 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment
1323 $300.00 Gary Beck Appraisal Services
1324 $700.00 Gary Ifland&Associates,Inc. Surveyor Services-Presentation Center
1325 $150.14 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Shift Change Forms&Business Cards
1326 $3,576.05 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Dozer
1327 $1,351.44 Home Depot,Inc. Field Supplies&Equipment
1328 $125,531.65 HRB Construction,Inc. Engineering Services-Foothills Shop Building
1329 $523.28 Hyster Sales Company Bobcat Equipment-Part&Repair
1330 $1,735.26 L.C.Action Uniforms&Field Supplies
1331 $33.29 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies
1332 $392.54 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services
1333 $12.65 Minton's Lumber&Supply Field Supply
1334 $65.00 Northern Energy,Inc. Propane Service
1335 $240.00 On-Site Health&Safety Substance Abuse Training
1336 $75.50 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Maps
1337 $39.02 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service
1338 $60.00 '4 Regional Water Quality Control Permit Fee-Old Page Mill Road
1339 $300.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services
1340 $95.48 Roessler,Cindy Mileage Reimbursement-2 Months
Page 1 of 2
Claims No 04-12
Meeting 04-17
Date 08/11/04
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount Name Description
1341 $710.91 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service
1342 $1,215.76 San Jose Mercury News Legal Ad.&Notice of Election
1343 $454.83 San Jose Water Company Water Service
1344 $50.00 San Mateo County Chapter of CSDA Membership Dues
1345 $40.14 SBC Payment Center Telephone Service
1346 $201.12 Second Cup Caf6 Local Business Meetings
1347 $14,565.05 Shoreline Printing&Graphics,Inc. Printing Services-Brochures
1348 $188.86 Skyline County Water District Water Service
1349 $500.00 Sterling Underground Construction Septic Tank Repair
1350 $832.17 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense
1351 $1,065.90 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies
1352 $199.00 The American Lawyer Legal Subscription
1353 $113,28 The Bicycle Outfitter Bicycle Tools&Parts
1354 $9,987.50 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-ECDM Road Assessment
1355 $122.70 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings
1356 $172.37 Unlimited Graphics&Sign Network Vehicle Decals
1357 $38.50 Verizon Pager Service
1358 $147.22 West Group On-Line Legal Services
1359 $192.88 Williams,Mike Mileage Reimbursement-2 Months
Total $190,124.83
*1 Urgent Check Issued 07/30/04
*2 Urgent Check Issued 07/30/04
*3 Urgent Check Issued 08/04/04
*4 Urgent Check Issued 07/30/04
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Regional Open Sp,..:e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPA(-1E PRESERVATION
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
DATE: August 11, 2004
RE: FYI's
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 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton
Regional (.open Sp, P
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
To: C. Britton, General Manager
From: T. Fischer, Land Protection Specialist
Date: August 6, 2004 NO
Subject: Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted Maridon (6.25% Interest) Property Ad tion to
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Title transferred to the District for the subject transaction on August 6, 2004 and title to and
possession of a 6.25% undivided ownership interest of this 43.84-acre parcel passed to the District.
With this purchase, the District now holds 100% ownership of this property.
I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to
the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or
adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management
recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management
plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of February
26, 2003.
DEDICATION/ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION
Ownership Status:
County/A.P.N. Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement, Board Approval
Preserve/Area
I' Lease'MgmYAgmt.) Date/Res. No.
Monte Bello Santa Clara Tax Collector 2.74 Fee (6.25% February 26, 2003
351-39-003 Santa Clara undivided interest) 03-06
County
Dedication
Mgmt. Status: Date/ Status:
Closing Date (Open,Closed, (Intended Type Purchase Price GIS Code
CMU, or Other) Withheld)
August 6, 2004 Open Withheld Tax Deed $4,265
Misc. Notes:
cc: Board of Directors
Administration
Operations
Accounting
Planning
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 650-6g1-0485 fax wvvw.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,tarry Hossett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton
Regional Open Spate.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 3, 2004
Elizabeth Lotz
Geographic Information Center
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Subject: Early Detection Study for Sudden Oak Death
Dear Ms. Lotz:
Please find enclosed a permit for your staff to conduct research on certain preserves of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District regarding the early detection of Sudden Oak Death
(SOD). We are very concerned about the spread of SOD and its effects on the wildlands of
California. We hope this study will assist land managers in determining how SOD spreads and
how to detect it at an early stage.
Let us know if there is anything else we can do to assist this study. We would be interested in
expanding this study to additional years and locations. We are also interested in sponsoring
other studies of SOD on our 50,000 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, particularly studies
regarding the long-term effects of SOD on wildlife and vegetation composition, and methods to
control the spread of SOD. If you know of other researchers who are interested in conducting
such studies,please have them contact me at(650) 691.1200 or coessler@openspace.org.
Sincerely,
Cindy Roessler
Resource Management Specialist
330 Distel Circle 4 Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 4 Phone:650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 4 E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org 4 Web site: www.openspace.org
Regional Open S- -ce
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
August 10, 2004
Scott McQueen
Communication&Control, Inc.
2633 S. Bascom Avenue
Campbell CA. 95008-5698
Dear Scott,
Thank you for your letter regarding Mt. Umunhum,Road access in the Sierra AzuI Open
Space Preserve. The signs you indicated as possibly stolen or removed from the property
boundary on Mt. Umunhum.Road were indeed stolen. Area Superintendent Michael
Newbum advised me that staff replaced the signs on June 22, 2004.
In addition,the District's new staging area for the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul, at
the comer of Mt. Umunhum.and Hicks Roads,has a current map board showing the trails
that are open to the public and maps for the public to take with them. Further,we have
improved the wording on our web site to better inform the public where they can hike in
the area. The District is very concerned about private property rights and the impact our
users have on the neighbors in the Mt. Umunhum area.
Thank you again for informing me of the missing sips. If you have any more problems
in the future please phone John Maciel, Operations Manager, at(650) 691-1200,Michael
Newbum, Area Superintendent,at(650)691-2165, or myself (650) 691-1200.
S' cerely,
L. raigBri
tton
General Manager
LCB:JM:kh
Enc. (5)
Cc: Pete Siemens, Director
John Maciel, Operations Manager
Michael Newbum, Area Superintendent
330 Distel Circle 9 Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 • Phone: 650-691-1200
Fax:650-691-0485 - E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org - Web site:www.openspace.org ft7w OF
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr,Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz - General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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www.com-ctl.com
July 12 2004
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District RECEIVED
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 ,
Att: Craig Britton
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
Dear Craig: SPACE DISTRICT
In the last three months on the portion of the Umunhum road within your Sierra Azul
Preserve trespassing has become an increasing problem. When I have talked with the
visitors to the park who are trespassing, there are two consistent responses. First, is
that they have read in the paper some where that the Umunhum trail is now open
and they assume the trail goes through the old base. The other response is that
there is no "Open Space" signage telling them they are at the park boundary and
should not trespass, and they did not think my signs were real.
The Park District signs were posted on the road at the park boundaries,
approximately one mile up from the Districts gate #-SA08. They are no longer there
and have been stolen or removed. There were two signs posted at the boundary
below our property signs. The first was a park Boundary Sign and the second was a
sign that said, "STOP private property ahead, please no trespassing". Those sighns
have also disappeared.
Your own Sierra Azul flyer talks about no public access west of the Barlow Road
(District gate #AS09), however once on the road, there is no signage marking or
notifying your visitors of the boundaries. So unless you are hiking with the flyer, you
would have no idea that you have left the boundaries of the park and are trespassing
on private property. Without well-defined District signs on the road, V1sitOfS com
e to
our signs, ignore them and just continue up the road.
It is critical that the District replace the signs on the road so that your visitors will
know the park boundaries and be better informed where they can and cannot use the
road. In addition, I believe it would be helpful to mark the Barlow Road gate with
additional signage. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter
further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
{
Scott McQueen
Cc: Pete Siemens Director
Kirsten Powell, Logan £t Powell
Regional Open Slece
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
1 August 0, 2004
Scott McQueen
Communication& Control, Inc.
2633 S. Bascom Avenue
Campbell CA. 95008-5698
Dear Scott,
Thank you for your letter regarding Mt. Umunhum Road access in the Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve. The signs you indicated as possibly stolen or removed from the property
boundary on Mt. Umunhum Road were indeed stolen. Area Superintendent Michael
Newburn advised me that staff replaced the signs on June 22, 2004.
In addition, the District's new staging area for the Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul, at
the corner of Mt. Umunhum and Hicks Roads, has a current map board showing the trails
that are open to the public and maps for the public to take with them. Further, we have
improved the wording on our web site to better inform the public where they can hike in
the area. The District is very concerned about private property rights and the impact our
users have on the neighbors in the Mt. Umunhum area.
Thank you again for informing me of the missing signs. If you have any more problems
in the future lease hone John Maciel, Operations Manager, at(650) 691-1200,Michael
P p p
Newburn, Area Superintendent, at (650) 691-2165, or myself (650) 691-1200.
f* cerely,
L. raig Britton
General Manager
LCB:JM:kh
Enc. (5)
Cc: Pete Siemens, Director
John Maciel, Operations Manager
Michael Newburn, Area Superintendent
330 Distel Circle • Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 Phone:650-691-1200
Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org
Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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July 12 2004
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District RECEIVED
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Att: Craig Britton
MiDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
Dear Craig:
SPACE DISTRICT
In the last three months on the portion of the Umunhum road within your Sierra Azut
Preserve trespassing has become an increasing problem. When I have talked with the
visitors to the park who are trespassing, there are two consistent responses. First, is
that they have read in the paper some where that the Umunhum trail is now open
and they assume the trail goes through the old base. The other response is that
there is no "Open Space" signage telling them they are at the park boundary and
should not trespass, and they did not think my signs were real.
The Park District signs were posted on the road at the park boundaries,
approximately one mile up from the Districts gate #-SA08. They are no longer there
and have been stolen or removed. There were two signs posted at the boundary
below our property signs. The first was a park Boundary Sign and the second was a
sign that said, "STOP private property ahead, please no trespassing". Those sighns
have also disappeared.
Your own Sierra Azut flyer talks about no public access west of the Barlow Road
(District gate #AS09), however once on the road, there is no signage marking or
notifying your visitors of the boundaries. So unless you are hiking with the flyer, you
would have no idea that you have left the boundaries of the park and are trespassing
property. Without well-defined District signs on the road
on private g , visitors come to
our signs, ignore them and just continue up the road.
It is critical that the District replace the signs on the road so that your visitors will
know the park boundaries and be better informed where they can and cannot use the
believe it would be helpful to mark the Bartow Road ate with
road. In addition, I bet p g
additional signage. If you have any n questions or would like to discuss this mat
ter
further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Scott McQueen
Cc: Pete Siemens, Director
Kirsten Powell, Logan £t Powell
Regional Open Sp.,,.A..e
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
(,'ELEBRAJ'ING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRFSFRVA1'1ON
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager
DATE: August 6, 2004
RE: FYI's
33o piste!Circle 650-6g1-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER:
Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Honko,Larry Hossett Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton
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FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES JULY 13-18, 2004
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY
320-227WT
N=600
Interviewer: Time Began
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Station # Time Ended
Hello, I'm from FMA, a public opinion research company. We are not telemarketers trying to
sell you anything or ask for a donation. We're conducting a public opinion survey about issues that
concern the citizens of Santa Clara County. May I please speak with the adult member of your
household who celebrated a birthday most recently? (IF NOT AVAILABLE, ASK:) May I speak to another
adult in your household who is 18 years old or older?
1. Are you registered to vote in Santa Clara County? (IF YES, ASK: Are you registered as a
Democrat, a Republican, as a member of some other party, or are you registered as declining to
state a party affiliation?)
i
Yes, Democrat--------------------- (ASK Q2)---- 45%
Yes, Republican-------------------- (ASK 0.211---- 30%
Yes, other party ------------------- (ASK Q2)------7°lo
Yes, Decline to State ------------ (ASK Q2)---- 12°l°
No, not registered----------------- (SKIP TO Q3)--5%
(DON'T READ) DK/NA----------- (SKIP TO Q3)--1 %
(IF YES IN Q1, ASK Q2)
2. I'm going to describe several different types of elections. After I describe each one, please tell
me if you vote in every election of that type, most of them, some, a few or if you do not vote in
that type of election. (DO NOT ROTATE)
EVERY MOST SOME FEW NONE (DKINA)
a. Statewide November
general elections------------------77% --------17% -------- 5%----------0%---------- 1 % --------0%
b. Statewide March primary
elections-----------------------------60% --------21% -------- 9%---------- 3%----------6% --------0%
(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
3. Do you own or rent your place of residence in Santa Clara County?
Own -------------------------------------------- 74%
Rent--------------------------------------------- 25%
(DON'T READ) Refused -------------------- 1 %
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(IF "OWN" IP003. ASK Q4> .
4. From time to tirno' local governments send ballots to residential and uornrneroim| property owners
and ask them to vote by rnoi| on issues that concern their property. If such an election were held �
in Santa Clara County, would you definitely vote in the election, probably vote in the election, are �
the chances 5O'5O that you would vote' would you probably not vote, or would you definitely not
vote? |
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Definitely vote - 6D% .
Probably vote-------------------------------- 25Y6 '
50'50 -----'-----------'—'---- 10%
Probably not vote -------'-- 1% |
Definitely not vote—'—'----------'—' 196 '
(DON'T KNOW/y0A)--------------------------2Y6
(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)RESPONDENTS MUST BE:
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• CODE 1 IN Q3 AND CODE 1-3 IN Q4
OTHERWISE TERMINATE.
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5. Do you feel things in Santa Clara County are generally going in the rightdireotionordoyoufee| |
things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? �
(T) |
� Right direction------------------------------- 5296 |
�
Wrong track 3096
(DON'T REAJD)[]K/NA--------------------- 1BY6
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8. |'rn going to ask you about government agencies in Santa Clara County. For each of the
� following, please tell me if, in general, you have favorable nr unfavorable opinion. If you have
� never heard of the agency' please just say so. (IF FAVORABLE/UN FAVORABLE, ASK: ^|e that
very or somewhat?") (ROTATE)
NEVER
HEARD VERY SMWT SMWK VERY (CAN'T
OF FAV FAV ���y E
[ ]e. The Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors------------------------------------------ G96-------1196-----4096 ------1O96------496 --------3096
[ ]b. (T) Thu Santa Clara County Parks and
Recreation Department-------------------------- 496-------3796----- 3096-------496 ------296 --------1796
[ ]c. The Santa Clara County Office of
Education -------------------------------------------- 696-------1G96-----28Y6 ------1596-----1O96 -------2O96
[ ]d. (T) Santa Clara Valley Water District------- 4Y6-------%5Y6----- 34Y6-------6Y6 ------596 --------2796
[ |n. (T) The Santa Clara County Open �
� Space Authority ---------------------------------- 2196------1896----- 1996 -------S96 ------696 --------27Y6
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� 7. Now | am going to mention some services and programs provided by government agencies for
residents of Santa Clara County. For each one, please tell rno if you think there needs to be on
� increase in public funding, a decrease in funding, or should the current level of funding be
continued with no increase or decrease? (IF INCREASE/DECREASE, ASK: "Should that be a big i
(UPdCREASE/DECREASE) or just uonoe?) .
(DON'T
BIG SOME SOME BIG KEEP READ
(ROTATE) INCR. INCR. DECR. DECR. EXU DDK) |
[ ]a. Education and public schools-------------- 53%------- 21%--------3% ------3%--------1G% --------5% �
[ ]b. Emergency trauma centers ---------------- 2396------- 3196--------1% ------ 196--------3O96 -------1496
[ ]o. Maintenance and operations for |
city neighborhood parks--------------------- 11Y6------- 2896--------396 ------OY6--------52% --------596 �
[ ]d. Public libraries --------------------------------- 2O96------- 33Y6--------396 ------ 196--------3896 --------596 .
[ ]o. Maintenance and operations for
�� | regional h 1O� 33� 4� O� 43� 9� |
pers '-------------- ----- ----- --- ----- ----- |
[ ]f. Highways, roads and public
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� transportation----------------------------------- 3396------- 3196--------396 ------ 196--------2896 --------3Y6 �
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� B. Now let rnn ask you about your general opinion of the quality of regional parks in Santa Clara �
County' such aoVaoone Lake County Park' HeUyer County Park, Los Gatos Creek Trail, Ed Levin
County Park' Rancho San Antonio County Park, and others. Would you say the overall quality of
regional parks, trails and open space in Santa Clara County is ....? (READ RESPONSES)
Excellent -------------------------------------- 2296 /
Good ------------------------------------------- 5596
Onlyfair--------------------------------------- 11Y6
Poor----------------------------------------------- 1Y6
(DON'T READ)OK/NA--------------------- 11Y6 �
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NOW I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU ABOUT A MEASURE THAT
MAY APPEAR ON AN UPCOMING COUNTY BALLOT.
� 9. The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department iwthinking about asking voters to
� approve a ballot measure to improve Santa Clara County perha' including the following types of |
projects:
�
* Preserving open space, natural areas and wildlife habitat; '
* Preserving water quality by protecting land around rivers, lakes and o1naamno; �
* Developing recreation programs for children and youth; �
w Adding patrols and security to parks and trails;
w Opening more parks and park areas; and
� * Providing overdue maintenance and repairs. �
�
� This measure would be funded by an inovmeae in taxes or bond. If the election were held �
today' would you vote yes in favor of such a measure ornotooppose it? (IF YES/NO ASK): ^|o
� that definitely (yes/no) or just probably (yes/no)?" (IF UNDECIDED, ASK:) Well, do you lean |
� towards voting yes or no?"
Definitely yes-------------------------------- 3596
Probably yes--------------------------------- 2496 |
Undecided, lean yes------------------------- 496
Undecided, lean no-------------------------- 1Y6
Probably no ---------------------------------- 11Y6
Definitely no --------------------------------- 1796 |
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(DON'T READ) Need more info---------- 796
(DON'T READ) OK/NA---------------------- 196
10. Several types ofballot measures are being considered, mo let mnw mention the different ways that
additional funds for Santa Clara County parks might beraised. After mention each one, |'d like
you totell rne whether it sounds like something you would support oroppose. (8F
SUPPORVOPPOSE, ASK: |n that strongly SUPPORT/OPPOSE ormommxvhet?) (ROTATE)
STR' S.W. S.W. Sl[R.
SUPP' SUPP. OPPOSE OPPOSE
[ \a. Passing n 200 million dollar general
� obligation bond measure, which would
borrow the money to be repaid with
interest over 30 years 0V=60CU --------- 1196-------3696 ----1896 --------- 34%--------- 1196
| [ ]b. Creating anannual benefit assessment
of 100 dollars for single-family
homeowners VV=9//---------------------------------7Y6--------2896 ----17Y6 ----- 3196 ----- 1596 �
[ ]c. Adopting a one-quarter cent sales tax �
! increase 0V=600y------'------------' 1796-------3896 ---- 1396 --------- 3896 ---------- 6%
[ |d. Adopting an annual parcel tax of 100
dollars on every parcel of land inthe
county (V=9/) -----------------------------------------896--------29Y6 ---- 1G96 --------- 3696 --------- 1 196
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STR. S.W. S.W. STR.
SUPP. SUPP. OPPOSE OPPOSE (DK/NA)
[ ]e. Creating an annual benefit assessment
of 50 dollars for single-family
homeowners (N=509)------------------------------ 16%-------23% -------- 17% ---------36% ---------- 8%
[ If. Adopting an annual parcel tax of 50
dollars on every parcel of land in the
county (N=509) -------------------------------------- 18%-------24% --------16% ---------36% ---------- 7%
11 . Of the funding mechanisms I just mentioned, which do you prefer the most? (OPEN END. READ
AND ROTATE ONLY IF NECESSARY.)
TOTAL FIRST 91 FINAL 509
TOTAL ($100) ($50)
[ ]a. Passing a 200 million dollar general obligation
bond measure ---------------------------------------------------- 20%------------25% ------------19%
[ ]c. Adopting a one quarter-cent sales tax increase------- 29%------------26% ------------30%
[ ]e. Creating an annual benefit assessment of
(50/100) dollars for single-family homeowners ------- 10%------------ 11 % ------------10%
[ ]f. Adopting an annual parcel tax of (50/100)
dollars on every parcel of land in the county----------- 24%------------21% ------------24%
(DON'T READ)
(ALL) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 %-------------- 1 % --------------1 %
(NONE)--------------------------------------------------------------------- 13%------------ 14% ------------13%
(DON'T KNOW/NA)----------------------------------------------------- 3% ------------ 3%------------ 3%
(SPLIT SAMPLE A)
12. Regardless of how the money might be raised, would you be willing to pay more in
taxes to fund improvements to Santa Clara County parks including the protection of natural areas,
wildlife habitat, and water quality; recreational programs for young people; additional security
patrols; overdue maintenance and repairs; and the creation of new parks? (IF WILLING/
UNWILLING, ASK: Would you be very WILLING/UNWILLING to pay that amount, or just
somewhat?) (DO NOT ROTATE)
VERY S.W. S.W. VERY (DK/
WILL. WILL. UNWILL. UNWILL. NA)
a. 100 dollars per year--------------------------------------------22% -------27% -------15%----------34%------3%
b. 80 dollars per year----------------------------------------------25% -------26% -------13%----------33%------3%
C. 60 dollars per year----------------------------------------------34% -------23% -------1 1%----------30%------2%
d. 40 dollars per year----------------------------------------------45% -------20% ------- 6%-----------26%------3%
e. 20 dollars per year----------------------------------------------56% -------16% ------- 3%-----------22%------3%
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� 13. Regardless of how the money might be raised, would you be willing to pay more in
taxes tofund improvements to Santa Clara County parks including the protection ufnatural areas.
� wildlife habitat, and water quality; recreational programs for young people; additional security '
patrols; overdue maintenance and repairs; and the creation ofnew parks? (IF
�
WILLING/UNWILLING, ASK: Would you be very WILLING/UNWILLING to pay that amount, or just
somewhat?) (DO NOT ROTATE) !
VERY S.W. S.W. VERY (DK/
WILL. WILL. K�Pd V�W� NLL' NA)
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e. 2O dollars per year----------------------------------------------5O96 -------2796 ------- 796-----------1396------396
� b. 4O dollars per year----------------------------------------------2496 -------24Y6 -------1596----------3396------396
C. GO dollars per year---------------------------------------------- 1296 -------1796 -------1796----------4S96------596 �
d. 8O dollars per year-----------------------------------------------S96 --------1196 -------1896----------5896------596
� a. 1O0 dollars per year---------------------------------------------8Y6 ---------896 --------1496----------G796------496
� Q12/0i13 COMBINED
� VERY S.W. S.W. VERY <DK/
WILL. VVNLL' UNWILL- UNWNLL. NA) |
� a. 1OO dollars per year-------------------------------------------- 1596 -------10Y6 -------14Y6----------51q6------496 '
� b. 8O dollars per year---------------------------------------------- 1796 -------1896 -------1596----------4896------4%
� C. 6O dollars per year----------------------------------------------23q6 -------2O96 -------1496----------3SY6------396
�
� d. 4O dollars per year----------------------------------------------35q6 -------22% -------1196----------2996------396
� e. 2O dollars per year----------------------------------------------5396 -------2196 ------- 596-----------1896------396 |
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� (RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
�
14. Now | am going to nmed you a list of specific programs and antk/hden that could be provided with
additional funding for Santa Clara County parks. As | road each one, please tell me how
important it ioto you that each program or activity be undertaken: extremely important, very
important, somewhat important, nr not important. (ROTATE) |
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(DON'T
EXT. VERY S.W. NOT READ)
IMP. IMP. IMP. IMP' K
(SPLIT SAMPLE A ONLY)
[ ]a. Preserving natural areas-------------------------------------------------2396 ----41Y6---- 2896-- 896----296
\ ]b. Protecting wildlife habitat----------------------------------------------2596 ----42Y6 ---- 2496-- 796---- 196
[ ]c. Creating four new county parks for public use-------------------8q6 ----- 23Y6---- 30Y6- 2896--- 596
[ ]d. Creating additional hiking, biking and walking trails-----------1096 ---- 2496---- 4O96- 25Y6---296
[ ]e. Providing more picnic areas---------------------------------------------596 ----- 1G96 ---- 4196- 3596---296
[ ]f. Providing new educational programs for children in
� the Santa Clara County park system -------------------------------1896 ---- 3196 ---- 3296- 1896---296 �
[ ]g. Creating new neighborhood parks for public use---------------1OY6 ---- 2396 ---- 4OY6- 28Y6--- 196 �
[ ]h Maintaining, repairing and. �
recreational areas ---------------------------'---15Y6 ----3896---- 40%-- 896----296 �
[ ]i Adding security patrols for perks and trails-----------------------12Y6 ---- 2796 ---- 4196— 1S96-- 196 �
| [ U. Protecting land around rivers, lakes and streams---------------2396 ----4196 ---- 2396— 12Y6—'296
[ ]k. Providing additional parking at existing parks---------------------596 --' 1496 ---- 3796— 3896--5%
[ ]1. Preserving wetlands------------------------------------------------------1SY6 ----3096---- 3396--- 996----296
[ ]rn. Providing opportunities to svvinn in natural areas, like
� lakes or ponds---------------------------------------------------------------796 ----- 2OY6---- 3296— 3Q96--296
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(DON'T
EXT. VERY S.W. NOT READ)
IMP. IMP. IMP. IMP. DK/NA
(SPLIT SAMPLE B ONLY)
[ In. Preserving open space---------------------------------------------------19% ----43%---- 26%-- 1 1%--- 1% ll
[ ]o. Expanding the regional trail network---------------------------------8% ----- 18% ---- 38%-- 31%--- 5%
1
[ ]p. Preserving scenic views-------------------------------------------------12% ---- 37% ---- 35%-- 13%---2%
[ ]q. Building athletic fields and courts for soccer,
baseball, basketball, tennis, and other active sports -----------7% ----- 22% ---- 44%-- 23%---4%
[ ]r. Providing more recreational programs for children
andyouth--------------------------------------------------------------------17% ----41 %---- 29%-- 10%---2%
[ Is. Acquiring undeveloped land for park and open space
purposes that is now threatened by growth and
development----------------------------------------------------------------16% ----35%---- 29%-- 17%---3%
[ It. Creating new regional parks for public use------------------------8% ----- 18% ---- 45%-- 27%---3%
[ ]u. Providing overdue maintenance, repairs and
upgrades to County parks, trails and recreational
areas --------------------------------------------------------------------------13% ---- 39%---- 37%--- 9%---- 2%
[ ]v. Building new children's playgrounds---------------------------------9% ----- 26%---- 43%-- 19%---3%
[ ]w. Maintaining water quality in rivers, lakes and
streams-----------------------------------------------------------------------31 % ---- 52%---- 13%---4%---- 1 %
[ ]x. Providing more overnight camping locations----------------------5% ----- 17%---- 39%-- 34%---5%
[ ]y. Preserving natural resources in county parks--------------------18% ----41 %---- 29%--- 6%---- 5%
[ ]z. Protecting historic structures and cultural resources----------15% ---- 35% ---- 37%-- 12%---2%
(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
15. Next, according to the law, twenty percent of the property tax money currently dedicated to
Santa Clara County parks on a yearly basis must be used to purchase new park land. The
remaining eighty percent may be used to operate and maintain regional parks and trails, construct
improvements, and provide services to the public.
Some people in Santa Clara County want to change that law. In your opinion, should we j
continue to require that 20 percent of the yearly property tax funding for county parks be
dedicated to purchasing new park land, or should we change that law so that all of the money
could be used for operations, maintenance, or purchasing new park land, depending on what the
needs of the park system might be? (IF CONTINUE/CHANGE, ASK: "is that definitely or just
probably?")
Definitely continue------------------------- 27%
Probably continue-------------------------- 10%
Probably change---------------------------- 20%
Definitely change--------------------------- 32%
(DON'T READ) Need more info---------- 7%
(DON'T READ) DK/NA---------------------- 3%
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� (SPLIT SAMPLE A ONLY) �.
� 16. Now | vvnu|d like to ask you about fees that are currently changed for specific services and
� facilities at regional county parks. After | read each one please tell me vvhntheryou think fees for
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� that service are too high' about right' or too |nvv. (ROTATE)
TOO ABOUT TOO |
� HIGH RIGHT LOW }
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[ ]a. Daily regional county park entry fees--------------------1696 -------------5896-----------5Y6 ----------2196 |
[ ]b. Annual regional county park passes -----------1O96 -------------3996-----------396 -----'4896 ,
| ]c. Fees for using boats on lakes or reservoirs-------------796 --------------2S96----------1 196 —'—'--54% '
[ ]d. F000 for renting boats ---------'--------------7Y6 --------------3896-----------496 -----0196 |
[ ]o. Fees for car campsites ---------------------896 --------------4396-----------596 ------4396
[ If. Fees for picnic sites for less than 100
people--------------------------------------------------------------1396 -------------3S96-----------396 -----4596 �
� (SPLIT SAMPLE B ONLY)
� 17. Now | would like to ask you about fees that are currently charged for specific nen/ioee and |
facilities at regional county parks. After | read each one, please tell me whether you think fees for ,
� that service are too high' about right' or too low. (ROTATE)� |
� TOO ABOUT TOO .
�
� HIGH RIGHT LOW K/NA)
[ ]a. Daily regional county park entry fees, at five �
� dollars per vehicle----------------------------------------------1696 -------------6896----------12% -----'496
| ]b. Annual regional county park passes, at65
dollars per year -------------------------2296 -------------O196-----------896 ------9Y6 |
[ ]o. Fees for using boats on lakes or reservoirs,
at five dollars per day------------------------------------------3Y6 --------------54Y6----------39Y6 -----4Y6
[ |d. Fooa for renting boats, at about ten dollars
perhour-----------------------------------------------------------1S96 -------------6296----------10Y6 -----896
[ ]e. Fees for car campsites, at 18 dollars per day
in season and nine dollars per day off-
season -------------------------------------------------------------1796 -------------65%----------13Y6 -----5q6
[ If. Fees for picnic sites for less than 100
people, at 75 dollars per day-------------------------------3SY6 -------------5O96-----------096 ------496
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FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN ASSOCIATES 320-227-W. Page 9
(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
NOW I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU A FEW MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BALLOT MEASURE I
MENTIONED EARLIER TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS, INCLUDING
THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL AREAS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND WATER QUALITY; RECREATIONAL
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE; ADDITIONAL SECURITY PATROLS; OVERDUE MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS; AND THE CREATION OF NEW PARKS. THE MEASURE WOULD BE FUNDED BY AN
INCREASE IN TAXES OR A BOND.
18. [ ) I am now going to read some statements made by people who favor this proposed ballot
measure. After hearing each statement, please tell me if it makes you more inclined to vote yes
to support such a measure. If you do not believe the statement, or if it has no effect on your
thinking one way or the other, please tell me that too. (IF MORE INCLINED, ASK: "Is that much
more or just somewhat?") (ROTATE)
MUCH SMWT
MORE MORE (LESS DON'T NO (NO
INCL. INCL. INCL.) BELIEVE EFFECT OPIN.)
[ ]a. This measure would help assure a
legacy of fine parks for future
generations with funding for new park
land, more trails and more recreation
facilities. ------------------------------------------------20% ---- 30%-------4% ------- 5%------38%------- 3%
[ )b. Population growth and heavy use of
the County park system have created
a 60-million dollar backlog of park
upgrades and improvement projects.
This measure would provide the funds
to decrease this backlog and complete
these much-needed repairs and
improvements. ----------------------------------------24% ---- 36%-------2% ------ 10%-----24%-------4%
[ )c. A park funding measure would be
supported by elected officials, police,
firefighters, parent-teacher
associations, conservation groups and
neighborhood associations throughout
Santa Clara County----------------------------------17% ---- 31 %-------4% ------- 4%------41 %-------4%
[ )d. In the next 20 years the County's
population will increase by another
400,000 people to a population of
over two million. This measure would
preserve more open space and natural
areas as public parks, before they are
paved over by more growth, as well
as assure that County parks can meet
the needs of Santa Clara County
residents, old and new. ----------------------------32% ---- 31 %-------2% -------8%------23%------- 5%
[ )e. This measure would include a yearly
audit, public report and oversight of all
expenditures by a citizens committee- -------26% ---- 30%-------2% ------- 6%------33%------- 3%
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FAIRBANK. MASLUPW' K8A0LLUyd & P%SSOCIATES 320-227-Wn Pmgm10 �
X. Now that you've heard more about it, let me ask you again about the ballot measure tofund
improvements to Santa Clara County parks, including: the protection ofnatural areas, wildlife
habitat' and water quality; recreational programs for young people; additional security patrols; |
overdue maintenance and repairs; and the creation of new parka. The measure would be funded
by an increase in taxes ore bond. |f the election were held today' would you vote yes in favor
of this measure or no to oppose it? (UFYESNO ASK): "Is that definitely <yem/mo> orjust `
prubaU|y <yam/mo>?^ (IF UNDECIDED, ASK:) Well, do you lean towards voting yes orno?^
Definitely yes-------------------------------- 3O96 �
Probably yes--------------------------------- 3296
Undecided, lean yes------------------------- 396
Undecided, lean nu-------------------------- 196
Probably no ---------------------------------- 1296
Definitely no --------------------------------- 1496
(DON'T READ) Need more info---------- 696 |
(DON'T READ) DK/NA---------------------- 296
� 18. | an now going to rood ouno atatan�n�o node by people who ����� this proposed ballot
� measure. After hearing each statement, please tell rna if it makes you more inclined to vote No
� to oppose such a measure. If you do not believe the statement, or if it has no effect onyour
thinking one way or the other' please tell mna that too. (IF MORE UPWCLUyWED' ASK: ''|m that much �
more or just somewhat?") (ROTATE)
� MUCH SMWT
MORE MORE (LESS DON'T NO (NO
KyUCL' INCL. INCL.) BELIEVE EFFECT OPUN
[ ]u. In the next few elections, Santa Clara |
County taxpayers are going tobe
asked to raise their taxes to support
schools, community colleges,
hospite\o, public safety, transit,
highways and libraries. We simply
cannot afford tu raise taxes for county
parks when there are other, more
pressing needs. ---------------------------------------2O96 ---- 2496-------496 ------ 1396-----34Y6-------496
[ ]b. Voters have already voted to set aside
e portion of our property taxes for the
Santa Clara County Parks and
Recreation Department. County parks
should use the set-aside money they
already have. ------------------------------------------1796 ---- 2496-------396 ------- 796------4396------- 6Y6
[ ]o. VVe have enough parks, open space,
and trails asitis, and don't need any
� more regional county parks.----------------------1396 ---- 1496-------896 ------ 25Y6-----3896-------4Y6
[ ]d. California voters have approved five �
billion dollars in park bonds over the
last four years. We should use that
| money to improve regional county
parks, rather than asking county
residents to pay more-------------------------------2396 ---- 3796-------396 ------- 8%------3396-------096
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FAIRBANK' MASLIN' MAULLIN & ASSOCIATES 320-227-Wn Page11
20. Now let me ask you one last time about the ballot measure to fund improvements to Santa Clara
County parks, including: the protection of natural aromo' wildlife habitat, and water quality;
� recreational programs for young people; additional security patrols; overdue maintenance and
� repairs; and the creation of new parks. The measure would be funded by an increase in taxes or �
a bond. |f the election were held today' would you vote yes in favor ofthis measure ornoto
� oppose it? (IF YES/NO ASK): ^|s that definitely (yes/no) or just probably (yes/no)?" (IF
�
UNDECIDED, ASK:) VV�U' vv do lean yesnrno7. �
� �� �
Definitely yes-------------------------------- 2796 �
Probably yes '----' 3996
� _----___-_---'
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Undecided, lean yes------------------------- 396
Undecided |�onno-------------' �96 �
' �
Probobk/ no - ---'-- 12% �
Definitely no --------------------------------- 2O96
(DON'T READ) Need more info----- 7%
(DON'T READ) OK/NA----------- 196 �
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21. Let rna mention some people and organizations that may take a position on a ballot measure to �
raise additional funding for parks and recreation programs in Santa Clara County. After each one,
please tell rnoifyou would find that person orooQanizadon'a opinion very believable, nonnavvhot �
believable, not too believable, or not believable at all on this issue. If you have never heard of �
the person or organization, or do not have an opinion' you can tell rne that too. (ROTATE) �
NOT NOT
VERY SW TOO AT ALL NO
BELAEV BELUEV 0ELUE'� NHO OP�|
� �� � �
[ ]a. Your county supervisor------------------896----------3796-------- 896------------O96--------- S96-------31Y6
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(SPLIT SAMPLE A ONLY) �
[ ]b. The Sierra Club ---------------------------25Y6---------28Y6-------- 796-----------1596-------- 796-------1896
[ ]o. Your local church-------------------------2OY6---------3SY6-------- 896-----------1O96-------- 296-------31Y6
[ ]d. The League of Women
Voters----------------------------------------2396---------36q6-------- 896-----------1OY6-------- 496-------l896
[ le. The Audubon Society-------------------2996---------2896-------- 896------------7Y6-------- 1196------1896
[ If. Congressman Mike Honda ------------14Y6---------3G96-------- 7Y6-----------1 1q6---- 8Y6-------24Y6
[ ]B. Local police officers---------------------1796---------39Y6------- 1 196-----'896----- 196-------24Y6
� [ lh. The Trust for Public Land--------------1296---------3O96-------- 496------------596-------- 2496------2596
[ ]i. Local Internet companies,
� such as Goog|e or Yahoo---------------796----------24Y6------- 1396----------23Y6-------- 3Y6-------2996
� [ ]j. The San Jose Mercury N ---------1296---------4896------- 1O96----------1596-------- 1Y6-------1096
� [ ]k. Your local homeowners
� association ---------------------------------12Y6---------2896-------- 896------------896--------- 6Y6-------3B%
(SPLIT SAMPLE BOy0LY)
| ]|. The Howard Jarvis
Taxpayers Association ------------------996----------1796-------- G96-----------2196------- 21 %------2796
[ ]rn. The Silicon Valley
Manufacturing Group --------------------696----------21 %------- 1OY6----------1796------- 1796------29Y6
[ In. Your local chamber of
nonnnnevue ----------------------------------10%---------42Y6-------- 796-----------13q6-------- 2q6-------2796
[ ]o. The Nature Conservancy --------------3196---------3O96-------- 096------------8Y6-------- 1896------2O96
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FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ..iSOCIATES 320-227-W Page 12
NOT NOT
VERY SW TOO AT ALL NO
BELIEV. BELIEV. BELIEV. BELIEV. NHO OPIN
(SPLIT SAMPLE B CONT'D)
[ ]p. Scientists -----------------------------------26%---------30%-------- 7%------------7%--------- 2%-------27%
[ ]q. Your local mayor--------------------------9%----------38%------- 10%----------16%-------- 2%-------24°l0
[ ]r. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren--------14%---------30%-------- 5%-----------16%-------- 6%-------28%
[ ]s. Your city council --------------------------8%----------42%------- 12%----------13%-------- 1%-------24%
[ ]t. Local labor unions-------------------------6%----------29%------- 14%----------23%-------- 2%-------27%
[ ]u. Your local Parent-Teacher
Association---------------------------------17%---------45%-------- 8%------------7%--------- 2%-------21 %
[ ]v. Doug McConnell and Bay
Area Back Roads -------------------------16%---------34%-------- 4%------------7%-------- 14%------24%
(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
22. In addition to considering a ballot measure to raise new funds, the Santa Clara County Parks and
Recreation Department also wants to renew an existing funding measure called the Park Charter
Fund. There may be a ballot measure to renew the Park Charter Fund, which currently sets
aside existing tax revenue equal to one point four cents per hundred dollars of the county's total
assessed property valuation to fund county parks. The Charter Fund is due to expire shortly,
which would result in a reduction of funding for parks, but this ballot measure would extend it
for another ten years. If the vote on a ballot measure to extend the existing Park Charter Fund
were held today, do you think you would vote yes in favor of it or no to oppose it? (IF YES/NO
ASK): "Is that definitely (yes/no) or just probably (yes/no)?" (IF UNDECIDED, ASK:) Well, do
you lean towards voting yes or no?"
Definitely yes-------------------------------- 40%
Probably yes--------------------------------- 31 %
Undecided, lean yes------------------------- 2%
Undecided, lean no-------------------------- 1
Probably no ------------------------------------ 6%
Definitely no --------------------------------- 10%
(DON'T READ) Need more info---------- 7%
(DON'T READ) DK/NA---------------------- 2%
FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN ASSOCIATES 320-227-W Page 13
NOW I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU ABOUT A COMPLETELY SEPARATE PROPOSAL.
23. Some people have said that the County sales tax should be increased by one-quarter cent to
prevent cuts in vital County services like: public safety programs, including the sheriff and
district attorney; programs to provide affordable housing and address homelessness; programs to
improve roads and expressways; and public hospital and children's health programs. If the vote
on a ballot measure to increase the County sales tax by one-quarter cent to fund these programs
were held today, do you think you would vote yes in favor of it or no to oppose it? (IF YES/NO
ASK): "Is that definitely (yes/no) or just probably (yes/no)?" (IF UNDECIDED, ASK:) Well, do
you lean towards voting yes or no?"
Definitely yes-------------------------------- 28%
Probably yes--------------------------------- 22%
Undecided, lean yes------------------------- 3%
Undecided, lean no -------------------------- 2%
Probably no----------------------------------- 11 %
Definitely no --------------------------------- 26%
(DON'T READ) Need more info---------- 7%
(DON'T READ) DK/NA---------------------- 1%
24. And finally, instead of the measure I just described, there may be a measure to increase the
County sales tax by one-half cent to prevent cuts in vital County and City services like: public
safety programs, including the sheriff, district attorney, police and fire departments; programs to
provide affordable housing; programs to improve local streets and roads and expressways; local
neighborhood parks; and public hospital and children's health programs. If the vote on a ballot
measure to increase the County sales tax by one-half cent to fund these County and City
programs were held today, do you think you would vote yes in favor of it or no to oppose it? (IF
YES/NO ASK): "Is that definitely (yes/no) or just probably (yes/no)?" (IF UNDECIDED, ASK:)
Well, do you lean towards voting yes or no?"
Definitely yes-------------------------------- 19%
Probably yes--------------------------------- 18%
Undecided, lean yes-------------------------4%
Undecided, lean no -------------------------- 2%
Probably no----------------------------------- 16%
Definitely no --------------------------------- 33%
(DON'T READ) Need more info---------- 7%
(DON'T READ) DK/NA---------------------- 1%
THESE ARE MY FINAL QUESTIONS, AND THEY ARE FOR CLASSIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.
25. On average, how frequently do you use public park facilities for leisure activities: would you say
out once a week a few times a month, a few times a year, rarely
a week about ,
more than twice its o ,
or never?
(T)
More than twice a week----------------- 18%
About once a week------------------------ 14%
A few times a month --------------------- 25%
A few times a year ------------------------ 24%
Rarely ------------------------------------------ 120 0
Never--------------------------------------------- 5%
(DON'T READ)DK/NA-----------------------0%
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26. How long have you lived in Santa Clara County? (IF OVER 25 YEARS ASK: "Were you born and
�
raised in the county7") �
Less than two years ---496 .
� 2-5 years---------------------------------------- 696
� � 1O 896
� - yoern----------___--____
� 11'2O years---------------------------------- 17Y6 �
� More than 2O years------------------------ 4796 �
�
Born and raised ----------------------------- 1896
� (DON'T READ) Refused --------------------O96 |
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� 27. How would you describe your political outlook? Would you say you are liberal, moderate, o/
� conservative? (IF LIBERAL/CONSERVATIVE ASK: ^|m that very LIBERAL/CONSERVATIVE or just |
� |
somewhat?")
�
� Very |ibera| -------------------' 12Y6
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Somewhat liberal--------------------------- 2196
�
� Moderate-------------------------------------- 3796 .
Sornevvhatconservotivo—'------'-- 1596
Very conservative-------------------------- 1OY6 |
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(DON'T READ) DK8N/VREFUSED-------- 596 /
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38. What was the last level of school that you completed?
� |
Grade 1 - 8-------------------------------------0%
�
Grade S ' 11 ----------------------------------- 196
High School graduate--------'--- 11 % �
�
Less than 4 yro of college--------------- 2596 �
� College graduate (4)----------------------- 3396
�
Post graduate work/
professional school ---------------------- 2S96 �
(DON'T READ) Refused -----------O96
29. Are there any children in each of the following age groups living in your household? (READ LIST
AND ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
Less than five years old------------------ 11Y6 �
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5to1O years old--------------------------- 14% �
11to13--------------------------------------- 1OY6
�
14to 17-------------'---'----- 1096
18 or older------------------------------------ 1496
No----------------------------------------------- GO96
(DOyN'l[ READ) Refused ------------------- 1Y6
30. With which racial or ethnic group do you identify yourself? (READ CHOICES BELOW)
Hiapanic/Lutinn--------------- 1096
Black/African American ---------- 296
| AnQ|o/VVhite---------------------------------- 6096
Asian/Pacific Islander ----------' 10%
Native /\rnorican--------------- 296
Other--------------------------------------------- 396
(DON'T KNOW/REFUSED)----------------- 7Y6
FAURBANK. MAS0N. MAULLIyWASSOCIAQ[ES 320-227-Wo Pmmm15
31 . In what year were you born?
198@-1B8O (18-24) ------------------------- GY6 )
1S78'1S75 (25-29) -------------------------6Y6 .
1974-1S7O (30-34) -------------------------796 (
1B89-1965 (3b-39) -------------------------996
1SO4-1B8O (4O-44) -------------------------S96 �
!
1959'1955 (45~4S) ----------------------- 1196
� 1S54-195O (5O'54) ------------------------- S96 �
� 1S49-1845 <55-5S> ----------------------- 1296
1B44-194O (@C-84) ------------------------- 096
1S39-193O (65-74) ----------------------- 11% �
1929or earlier (75+)-----------------------8Y6 '
� (REF0SED)-------------------------------------- 896 '
32. In which city or town do you live?
Campbell ---------------------------------------- 396 �
Cupertino----------------------------------------296
Gilroy---------------------------------------------2Y6
Los Altos---------------------------------------- 2Y6
Los Altos Hills--------------------------------- 196
Los Gatos--------------------------------------- 296 |
� Milpitas------------------------------------------ 296
Monte Sereno ---------------------------------O96
Morgan Hill------------------------------------- 2Y6
� Mountain View-------------------------------- 5Y6
�
Palo Alto ---------------------------------------- 596 |
San Jose-------------------------------------- 4996
Santa Clara-------------------------------------996
Saratoga----------------------------------------- 396
Sunnyvale------------------------------------- 1O96
(Ol[HER)----------------------------------------- 1 % �
(DOPW'l[ READ) DK/NA---------------------- 196
33. What is your ZIP code?
34. | don't need to know the exact amount, but I'm going to read you some categories for
household income. Would you please stop me when | have read the category indicating the total
combined income for all the people in your household before taxes in 2003?
$3O'00O and under------------------------ 1O96
$30.0O1 - $GO'ODO ----------------------- 1896
� $6O'0O1 ' $S0,000 ----------------------- 1596
!
$90,001 - A120'000 �
----------- 1796 �
More than $12O'OOO---------------------- 2196
(DON'l[ READ) Refused ------------------ 2O96
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FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN & ..6SOCIATES 320-227-W i Page 16
THANK AND TERMINATE
GENDER: Male --------------------------------------------47%
Female----------------------------------------- 53%
Name Verified by
Address Rep #
City Page #
Zip
Interviewer Cluster #
Phone #
Date
Notice of Exemption Form D
To: Ja Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency)
PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street,Room 222 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Sacramento,CA 95812-3044
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022
❑ County Clerk (Address)
County of
Project Title: Hegerton Parcel - Culvert Removal & Creek Restoration
Project Location -Specific:
23631 Hicks Road, unincorporated Santa Clara Co, approx. 1/2 mile south of Guadalupe
Reservoir
Project Location —City: near Los Gatos Project Location—County: Santa Clara County
Description of Project:
Remove dilapidated, unsafe concrete driveway over creek,
non-functioning culvert and concrete bank and restore 50-foot length of
Guadalupe Creek to natural conditions . See attached description for
more details of project and site conditions.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: ..Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Exempt Status: (check one)
❑Ministerial(Sec.21080(b)(1); 15268);
F1 Declared Emergency(Sec.21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
E]Emergency Project(Sec.21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
V1 Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: C 1 a s s 1, Ex i s t i rig F a c i 1 i t i e s i
F�Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt:Section i o Class 1 CEQA exemptions includes maintenance of stream channels including clearing of
debris to protect fish and wildlife resources. This project will remove unsafe structures over and in
the creek channel and restore fish and wildlife habitat of the creek. There are no other associated
projects which will result in cumulative impact, it will not result in significant effect, no scenic or
historic resources will be affected, and the site is not a hazardous waste site.
Lead Agency Cindy Roessler 650 691-1200
Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone/Extension:
If filed by applicant:
1.Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2.Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? ❑Yes F-1 No
-ate: /0 7 h,'7
Signature: D Title:
A_
ia Sign; by Lead Agency e received for filing at OPR:
❑Signed by Applicant Revised May 1999
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Notice of Exemption Form D
To: ❑ Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency)
PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street,Room 222 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Sacramento,CA 95812-3044
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022
E] County Clerk (Address)
County of
Project Title: Dead tree removal by PG&E due to interference with electrical distribution wires.
Project Location -Specific:
Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve near the Redwood trail and gate PC03 along Skyline
Boulevard (highway 35) .
Project Location—City: n/a Project Location—County: San Mateo
Description of Project:
Pacific Gas & Electric company (PG&E) has determined that a large dead fir tree on the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's (District) property must be removed to ensure the
safety and reliability of PG&E's electrical facilities. The tree will be felled into the
preserve and all wood will be left in place. The tree will be felled across a trail and all
wood will be cleared to 51 feet on either side of the trail. PG&E will coordinate with the
District to ensure proper closure of the area to keep ensure the safety of preserve visitors.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Exempt Status: (check one)
❑Ministerial(Sec.21080(b)(1); 15268);
❑Declared Emergency(Sec.21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
W1 Emergency Project(Sec.21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
0 Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: )Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land - Section 15304
0 Statutory Exemptions. State code number: Pub. Res. Code 4293
Reasons Why project is exempt:
The tree in question is a dead Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii . District staff have surveyed the
tree for wildlife and did not find any evidence of nesting birds. The District and PG&E have carefully
planned how to fell the tree to create as little impact as possible to surrounding vegetation. The
dead wood will be left in place as potential habitat. Recreational facilities in the preserve will not
be impacted. The tree has been determined to potentially interfere with PG&E's electrical distribution
in the area and must be removed to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical facilities.
Lead Agency Sumudu Welaratna
Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 650 691-1200
If filed by applicant:
1.Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2.Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? El Yes E]No
Signature: .- /J h-t�l— . Date: Title: Planning Manager
Sign by Lead Agen
Date received for filing at OPR:
❑Signed by Applicant
Revised May 1999
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August 3, 2004
William Reed
Santa Clara Soil Survey Project Leader
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
5552 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94521
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF PERMIT TO ENTER
USDA—NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
SERVICE
Dear Mr. Reed:
This letter provides formal authorization in response to the request from the Natural Resources
Conservation Service("NRCS")to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
("MROSD"), to extend the Permit to Enter between NRCS and MROSD dated August 13, 2003
("Permit"), as follows:
1. Section 4 of the Permit is hereby amended as follows: the term of the Permit is
extended by one year to terminate on August 15, 2005. This project is recognized as
a multi-year process. This permit may be extended with the written permission of the
District's General Manager.
All other terms and conditions of said Permit to Enter remain in full force and effect
unamended. This authorization is contingent upon the Permittee notifying all appropriate
regulatory agencies and obtaining applicable extensions if necessary `
If you have any questions regarding these conditions,please c tact Sumudu Welaratna at (650)
691-1200.
L. Craig Britton
General Manager
Please sign, date and return one copy of this extension of your Permit to Enter, dated August 3,
2004.
APPROVED AND AGREED:
Date:
William Reed, USDA-NRCS
Craig Britton
From: General Information
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:29 AM
To: Kathleen Hart; Paul McKowan; Matt Freeman; Craig Britton
Subject: Fw: Thanks for thinning the gravel at Purisima
----- Original Message -----
From: "JR Murakami" <jrmurakami@hotmail.com>
To: <info@openspace.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 3:56 AM
Subject: Thanks for thinning the gravel at Purisima
> Dear MROSD folks,
>
> Just wanted to write and thank you for thinning the gravel at the top of
> North Ridge trail (the bit that leads out of the parking lot on Skyline) .
> mountain biked there in early June and wiped out in front of a group of
> school kids back when there was a thick layer of medium-sized gravel--it
> felt like riding on medium-sized ball bearings. I mentioned this to some
> nice park rangers doing trail maintenance on Whittemore Gulch and they
said
• that they would look into thinning the gravel. I would also like to thank
• you for your policy of allowing mountain biking on some of the singletrack
• trails (like El Corte de Madera, as well as Purisima) , which stands in
stark
> contrast to East Bay Regional Park District policy.
• Joan R. Murakami
• Walnut Creek
• ROMP and IMBA member