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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Red Morton Community Center
1120 Roosevelt Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94061
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Regular Meeting starts at 7:00 PM*
A G E N D A
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Board President will invite public comment on items not on the agenda. Each speaker will
ordinarily be limited to three minutes; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow
action by the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board, please
complete a speaker card and give it to the District Clerk. Individuals are limited to one appearance
during this section.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
1. Approve July 24, 2019 Minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Grazing Lease Extension with AGCO HAY LLC for the Driscoll Ranch Grazing Unit at La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (R-19-108)
Staff Contact: Michael Jurich, Land & Facilities Services Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager to extend the
Grazing Lease with AGCO HAY LLC for an additional five years.
4. Contract Award to Community Tree Service, Inc., for Tree Mitigation Planting at Bear
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (R-19-112)
Staff Contact: Coty Sifuentes, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural Resources
Meeting 19-20
Rev. 1/3/19
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract with Community Tree Service, Inc., of
Watsonville, California to plant mitigation trees for a base contract amount of $91,000.
2. Authorize an allowance of $9,000 for the planting of additional trees, to be awarded only if
acorn production is sufficient this fall, to further enhance native plant restoration efforts.
5. Written Response to Robert Ende
Staff Contact: Susanna Chan, Assistant General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the written response to Mr. Ende
6. Contract Amendment for Legislative Consulting Services with Environmental and Energy
Consulting (R-19-113)
Staff Contact: Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Specialist
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to amend a legislative
consulting services contract with Environmental and Energy Consulting (EEC) for an additional
$13,750 for a not-to-exceed total of $58,750.
BOARD BUSINESS
The President will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the
Board of Directors. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately, you may
comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates.
7. Regional Trails Overview - Informational Presentation (R-19-114)
Staff Contact: Jane Mark, AICP, Planning Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive an informational presentation on Regional Trail
Partnerships and Projects. No Board action required.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS – Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or
announcements concerning activities of District Directors and staff; opportunity to refer public or Board
questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or
direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to
staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Board.
Committee Reports
Staff Reports
Director Reports
ADJOURNMENT
*Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than listed. Agenda is subject to change of order.
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.
Written materials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed
to Board members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, will be available for public inspection at the District’s
Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California 94022.
Rev. 1/3/19
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), declare that
the foregoing agenda for the regular meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for
review on August 8, 2019, at the Administrative Offices of MROSD, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos California,
94022. The agenda and any additional written materials are also available on the District’s web site at
http://www.openspace.org.
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
District Clerk
July 24, 2019
Board Meeting 19-19
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
July 24, 2019
DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION
President Siemens called the special meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Karen Holman, Zoe Kersteen-Tucker, Pete Siemens, and Curt
Riffle
Members Absent: Larry Hassett and Yoriko Kishimoto
Staff Present: None
Public comments opened at 5:30 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comments closed at 5:30 p.m.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1)
Title of Employee: General Counsel
General Counsel Hilary Stevenson attended closed session for this item.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1)
Title of Employee: General Manager
General Manager Ana Ruiz attended closed session for this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
President Siemens adjourned the special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
President Siemens called the regular meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
to order at 7:03 p.m.
President Siemens reported the Board met in closed session, and no reportable action was taken.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Karen Holman, Zoe Kersteen-Tucker, Pete Siemens, and Curt
Riffle
Members Absent: Larry Hassett and Yoriko Kishimoto
Staff Present: General Manager Ana Ruiz, General Counsel Hilary Stevenson, Assistant
General Manager Brian Malone, Assistant General Manager Susanna
Chan, Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administrative Services Stefan
Jaskulak, District Clerk/Assistant to the General Manager Jennifer
Woodworth, Planning Manager Jane Mark, Senior Planner Tina Hugg,
Grants Program Manager Melanie Askay, Land and Facilities Manager
Michael Jurich, Senior Capital Project Manager Scott Reeves, Public
Affairs Specialist II Mike Kahn,
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No speakers present.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: Director Ruffle moved, and Director Cyr seconded the motion to adopt the agenda.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Siemens pulled Items 4 and 6 from the Consent Calendar.
Public comment opened at 7:08 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comment closed at 7:08 p.m.
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Motion: Director Cyr moved, and Director Riffle seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Calendar, with the exception of Items 4 and 6.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
1. Approve July 10, 2019 Minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Contract Amendment with Timmons Group Inc., for Work Order and Asset
Management Software Implementation Services (R-19-105)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to amend a contract with
Timmons Group Inc., for an additional $42,450 to provide professional services for Phase Two
of the work order and asset management implementation, for a total amount not-to-exceed
$179,450.
4. Amendment to the Agreement with Grassroots Ecology for Native Planting and
Interpretive Work at Cooley Landing (R-19-106)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Amend the agreement with Grassroots Ecology in the
amount of $90,470 to install native plants at Cooley Landing Park and portions of Ravenswood
Open Space Preserve during a three-year period beginning July 2019, for a total not-to-exceed
amount of $180,470.
Alex Von Feldt, Executive Director of Grassroots Ecology, spoke in favor of the item and
provided information regarding projects already completed at Cooley Landing and proposed
projects to be funded by the contract amendment being considered by the Board.
Director Holman inquired whether the contract is an extension or amendment.
General Counsel Hilary Stevenson explained that the District typically does not distinguish
between the two terms; however, the proposed amendment before the Board is to extend the
District’s partnership with Grassroots Ecology.
Motion: Director Riffle moved, and Director Holman seconded the motion to approve the
General Manager’s recommendation.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
5. Contract Award to Ecological Concerns, Inc., for vegetation management services
under the Revitalizing Stream, Upland, and Wetland Habitats grant program funded by
the Santa Clara Valley Water District (R-19-101)
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Award a contract with Ecological Concerns, Inc., of Santa Cruz, California to provide
vegetation management services in Santa Clara County for a base contract amount of
$107,990 for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
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2. Authorize the General Manager to extend the contract for three additional consecutive years,
if the program is successful, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $431,960 over the four-year
term (amount fully reimbursable through a Valley Water grant).
3. Authorize an additional allowance of $25,000 per fiscal year for materials, supplies, and
associated labor costs (up to a total of $100,000 for four years), to be expended as needed at
the District’s sole discretion, for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $531,960. The total
contract price (all four years of work) is reimbursable through a Memorandum of
Understanding and grant from the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
6. Amendment to Saratoga-to-the-Sea Trail Partnership Agreement between the City
of Saratoga and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (R-19-103)
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to amend the Partnership Agreement with the City of
Saratoga to provide funding assistance for the permitting and construction phase of the
Saratoga-to-the-Sea Trail.
2. Find that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, acting as a Responsible Agency,
concurs with the City of Saratoga’s Certification of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Saratoga-to-the-Sea Trail Project.
Saratoga Vice-Mayor Howard Miller thanked District staff and the Board for their continued
support of the project.
Motion: Director Cyr moved, and Director Holman seconded the motion to approve the General
Manager’s recommendation.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
7. Award Contract with Wagner & Bonsignore Consulting Civil Engineers for
District-wide Water Rights and Water Engineering Services (R-19-102)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract
with Wagner & Bonsignore Consulting Civil Engineers of Sacramento, California to provide
water rights and engineering services for a base contract amount of $100,000.
8. Adopt a resolution to submit an application for the rehabilitation of Alma College to
the County of Santa Clara’s Historic Grant Program, administered through the Santa
Clara County Parks and Recreation Department (R-19-97)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution by roll call vote authorizing the
General Manager to file an application and execute a funding agreement with the County of
Santa Clara for funding to assist with the rehabilitation of Alma College.
Director Holman suggested including information in future reports regarding the planned use for
grant funds.
9. Wetland Creation Credits as Mitigation for the Ravenswood Bay Trail Project (R-
19-99)
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General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into an agreement
to purchase 0.050 acres of wetland creation credits for $75,000 with the San Francisco Bay
Wetland Mitigation Bank to mitigate for wetland impacts resulting from the Ravenswood Bay
Trail Project.
BOARD BUSINESS
10. Dog Waste Compliance Program (R-19-100)
Land and Facilities Manager Michael Jurich described the ongoing issue of dog waste in District
preserves, including results of the preserve user survey urging the District to address the issue
and the negative impact of dog waste on natural resources and visitor experience in the District’s
preserves. Staff recommends a phased approach at the Lower Windy Hill and Pulgas Ridge
preserves where the issue is most pressing: include additional information on the District’s
website and signboards, conduct weekly compliance counts, and focused outreach. Depending on
the level of compliance after four months, staff will install pilot dog waste receptacles.
The members of the Board spoke in favor of installing the waste receptacles now rather than
measuring compliance for the next four months.
Director Holman inquired regarding the process for emptying the waste receptacles, by either
District staff or an outside vendor.
Mr. Jurich explained staff would likely be tasked with emptying the receptacles but can further
study use of a vendor to empty them.
Director Kersteen-Tucker commented the District may be able to use volunteers to restock and
empty waste receptacles.
Director Cyr spoke in favor of measuring compliance with a baseline measure.
Public comments opened at 7:43 p.m.
Alexander Hapke, District ranger, spoke in favor of installing dog waste receptacles at all
District preserves that allow dog use.
Eric Stanton, Equipment Maintenance Operator at Skyline, suggested creating a staff position to
empty the dog waste receptacles and complete other janitorial duties.
Kristin Perry, District ranger, spoke in favor of installing dog waste receptacles at all District
preserves that allow dog use.
Public comments closed at 7:45 p.m.
Director Holman suggested the District might phase in installation of dog waste receptacles once
the cost of installation and budgetary impact are determined.
Assistant General Manager Brian Malone suggested staff can study the issue to determine where
receptacles will be most effective and continue to study compliance.
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General Manager Ana Ruiz reported staff will provide an informational report on
implementation and associated costs and report back to the Board in Spring 2020 on compliance.
Motion: Director Riffle moved, and Director Holman seconded the motion to:
1. Install dog waste receptacles at all preserves that allow dog use using a phased approach to
install receptacles where they will be most effective first.
2. Direct the General Manager to return to the Board with an informational report on costs and
implementation and in the spring of 2020 to share results of the dog waste compliance
program.
3. Direct staff to develop a public outreach campaign to encourage compliance.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
11. Award of Contract to Granite Rock Company for Construction of the Ravenswood
Bay Trail Connection Project (R-19-107)
Senior Capital Project Manager Scott Reeves provided an overview of the Ravenswood Bay
Trail project and described the scope of the construction project and the seasonal restriction
construction window that applies to the project. Mr. Reeves provided an update on the status of
various permits required for the project, which should be secured in time to start the project this
fiscal year. Finally, Mr. Reeves reviewed the proposed next steps for the project.
Director Kersteen-Tucker inquired regarding patrol during the extended hours.
Mr. Reeves reported automatic gates would be installed at the entrances. The District has an
agreement with East Palo Alto to patrol the area.
Visitor Services Manager Matt Anderson reported staff will also patrol the area and will
collaborate with East Palo Alto.
Public comments opened at 8:23 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comments closed at 8:23 p.m.
Motion: Director Riffle moved, and Director Kersteen-Tucker seconded the motion to:
1. Award a contract to Granite Rock Company of San Jose, California for $3,305,356, which
includes bid alternates #1 and #3.
2. Authorize a 15% construction contingency of $495,800 for the contract to be reserved for
unanticipated issues, for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,801,156.
3. Separately award bid alternate #4 of $250,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of
$4,051,156; this fixed charge has been excluded from the 15% contract contingency
calculation.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
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12. Grant Awards for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Grantmaking Program (R-19-98)
Grants Program Manager Melanie Askay provided an overview of the purpose, goals and
priorities of the District’s grantmaking program; explained the scoring criteria and process for
each of the proposals; and provided an analysis of the proposed finalists for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019 Grantmaking Program.
Director Holman commented on the cost of staff time to administer the program.
Ms. Askay reported staff time will be tracked during this first year of implementation to further
inform the program for future years.
Public comments opened at 8:43 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comments closed at 8:43 p.m.
Motion: Director Kersteen-Tucker moved, and Director Riffle seconded the motion to approve
the recommended grant awards for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Grantmaking Program.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Hassett and Kishimoto absent)
13. Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Public Opening Summary (R-19-104)
Public Affairs Specialist II Mike Kahn provided the staff presentation describing activities
related to the public opening of Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space, including preserve previews,
ribbon-cutting event, and opening weekend visitation.
The Board members thanked and commended staff on the successful event.
Director Holman suggested tracking staff time used for openings in order to determine the cost
of staff time spend on the project.
Director Siemens suggested installing signage to remind visitors of the District’s policy on “pack
it in, pack it out” with regards to trash.
Public comments opened at 8:57 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comments closed at 8:57 p.m.
No Board action required.
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
• Legislative Actions Update to Board
• District-wide Strategic Communications Plan
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Committee Reports
No committee reports.
B. Staff Reports
Ms. Ruiz reported she met with the Santa Clara County Parks Director to discuss potential
funding for Bear Creek Stables.
Chief Financial Officer Stefan Jaskulak reported on his recent attendance at the CalJPIA annual
Board of Directors meeting.
C. Director Reports
The Board members submitted their compensatory reports.
Director Kersteen-Tucker reported she attended the California Special District’s Association
Leadership Academy. She also attended the District’s contractor outreach event in Half Moon
Bay to help contractors learn more about the District and the process for bidding. Finally,
Director Kersteen-Tucker reported she and a staff member had a table at the Coastside Farmer’s
Market on Saturday.
Director Riffle reported he and General Manager Ana Ruiz were recently interviewed by a
reporter from the Mountain View Voice regarding the Rancho San Antonio multi-modal access
study.
Director Cyr reported his attendance at a meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s
Water Commission.
Director Holman commented on PG&E’s potential removal of trees at Bear Creek Gulch.
Mr. Malone provided an update on the project.
ADJOURNMENT
President Siemens adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 9:23 p.m.
________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
District Clerk
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 19-20
MEETING DATE: August 14, 2019 Fiscal Year to date EFT:48.03%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment
Amount
80417 Check 08/02/2019 10343 - GRANITE ROCK COMPANY BCR Public Access Project Phase I Construction thru May 2019 364,314.60
80384 Check 07/26/2019 11049 - CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO Cooley Landing Project Phase IV & V - Reimbursement Jan - Apr 285,534.99
1037 EFT 07/26/2019 10546 - ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS INC Invasive Species Management Weeding 137,397.06
80385 Check 07/26/2019 10847 - CITY OF SARATOGA Saratoga to the Sea Trail Project City Consultants June 2019 68,826.80
80441 Check 08/09/2019 10343 - GRANITE ROCK COMPANY BCR Public Access Project Phase I Construction thru June 2019 59,498.25
1033 EFT 07/26/2019 11539 - BELZ CONSTRUCTION Demolition, Repairs, & Improvements at 20000 Skyline Blvd 6/2019 53,477.55
1054 EFT 08/02/2019 *12052 - 4984 EL Camino LLC A02/A03/A04 Rent - August 2019 34,352.00
80383 Check 07/26/2019 11049 - CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO Cooley Landing Project Reimbursement Request 06/24/19 33,437.06
1081 EFT 08/02/2019 11895 - TIMMONS GROUP, INC.Asset Mgmt Software Implementation/Consulting thru 06/28/19 32,456.25
80412 Check 08/02/2019 11863 - ALBION ENVIRONMENTAL INC Mitigation Planning & Project Admin BCR - June 2019 30,958.32
1078 EFT 08/02/2019 10964 - SWAIM BIOLOGICAL INC.Structural Bat & Woodrat Assessment - Meyer, LH, Beatty, PC - June 2019 26,227.16
80452 Check 08/09/2019 10697 - SANDIS Beatty Property Survey Projects - thru 06/30/19 25,500.00
80443 Check 08/09/2019 11600 - MNS ENGINEERS INC.Engineer Eval for Cherry Springs Water System Sierra Azul - June 2019 23,735.00
1083 EFT 08/02/2019 *10216 - VALLEY OIL COMPANY Fuel for District vehicles 16,568.74
1056 EFT 08/02/2019 11148 - BALANCE HYDROLOGICS, INC.V Star ECDM - Sediment Control Monitoring June 2019 15,553.39
1060 EFT 08/02/2019 *10214 - Delta Dental August 2019 Dental Premium 14,816.34
1057 EFT 08/02/2019 11539 - BELZ CONSTRUCTION Retainage Release 12,914.61
1058 EFT 08/02/2019 10723 - Callander Associates Ravenswood Bay Trail Connection Design & Construction Mgmt June 2019 12,752.48
1044 EFT 07/26/2019 12069 - Leslie Stone Associates Map Panels for Mt. Um Summit - Design, Development Digital Files 12,160.00
80399 Check 07/26/2019 10276 - PORTOLA PARK HEIGHTS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC 2019 Road Agreement (FY18-19)12,050.00
1032 EFT 07/23/2019 12033 - PENINSULA JOINT POWERS BOARD (CALTRAIN)Go Pass Program Initial Fee 11,447.50
80405 Check 07/26/2019 11618 - TRAIL PEOPLE Prof Srvs - Hwy 17 Wildlife & Regional Trail Crossings June 2019 10,778.74
1064 EFT 08/02/2019 12011 - HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.Toto Ranch Rangeland Management Plan March - June 2019 10,670.00
1041 EFT 07/26/2019 11593 - H.T. HARVEY & ASSOCIATES Ravenswood Bay Trail Environmental Consulting June 2019 10,527.42
80411 Check 08/02/2019 11772 - AHERN RENTALS, INC.Dozer Rental for Oljon & Road Work 6/18/19 - 7/16/19 9,743.88
1090 EFT 08/09/2019 12025 - BrandSafway Services, LLC Pedestrian Canopy at Mt Umunhum - Rental 6/17/19 - 7/14/19 9,400.00
1053 EFT 07/26/2019 11834 - WRECO Professional Services - Purisima Uplands Site Cleanup June 2019 9,158.24
80455 Check 08/09/2019 11856 - West Coast Arborists, Inc.Fire clearance work at Bergman & Incerpi Properties 9,000.00
1052 EFT 07/26/2019 11665 - Waterways Consulting Design work for Alpine Road Trail Improvements 8,455.95
80401 Check 07/26/2019 12013 - Rincon Consultants, Inc.Madonna Crk Dump Phase II - Field Activities, Soil Sampling & Analysis 8,383.85
1067 EFT 08/02/2019 12051 - Landis Communications, Inc.PR Services Phase 4 - 6/17/19 - 7/6/19 8,268.00
1097 EFT 08/09/2019 12016 - EVAN BROOKS ASSOCIATES Task Order4 - Conservation Grant - Purisima-to-the-Sea Trailhead 7,850.00
1034 EFT 07/26/2019 11430 - BioMaAS, Inc.MAMU Surveys PCR - May - June 2019 7,700.76
1068 EFT 08/02/2019 *10419 - LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY MPOSD-BL-490450 AD&D/Life/LTD August 2019 7,418.68
1065 EFT 08/02/2019 11859 - Horizon Water and Environment, LLC Programmatic Environmental Permitting Services June 2019 7,407.03
80398 Check 07/26/2019 11523 - PGA DESIGN, INC.Alma Rehab Project Design & Construction Documents - June 2019 7,272.78
80434 Check 08/09/2019 11772 - AHERN RENTALS, INC.Excavator Rental for Oljon Steam Donkey Removal July 2019 7,270.58
80408 Check 07/26/2019 12050 - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.Mt. Um Radar Tower Assessment Project - Exterior Concrete 6/2019 6,645.00
80386 Check 07/26/2019 12077 - Conservation Metrics, Inc.Marbled Murrelet Acoustic Monitoring and Analysis June 2019 6,508.04
1051 EFT 07/26/2019 10978 - VOLLMAR NATURAL LANDS CONSULTING, LLC Botanical Surveys/Assessments (5 OSP) - June 2019 6,418.80
1086 EFT 08/02/2019 11990 - ZFA STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Structure Stabilization at Multiple Preserves (LHC) 5/19/19 - 6/30/19 6,376.89
80413 Check 08/02/2019 10822 - ASPHALT SURFACING, INC.Seal Coat on AO Parking Lot 6,150.00
80419 Check 08/02/2019 10313 - JOHN SHELTON INC RR Culverts for Roadwork projects 6,067.77
1099 EFT 08/09/2019 10642 - Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc.SAO Hazmat Survey & Abatement Monitoring Project 5,978.00
80382 Check 07/26/2019 10014 - CCOI GATE & FENCE SA-Mt Um New Gate Installation SA06 & Gate Repairs (SA)5,840.00
80416 Check 08/02/2019 10509 - GEOCON CONSULTANTS INC Phase 1 Beatty Property and Trails - 5/20/19 - 6/16/19 5,500.00
1045 EFT 07/26/2019 10791 - LSA Associates, Inc.CEQA & Permitting Services for Alpine Road & LHC Loop Trail - June 2019 5,340.67
1069 EFT 08/02/2019 12020 - Panorama Environmental, Inc.Prescribed Fire Program Development EIR - June 2019 5,290.00
1106 EFT 08/09/2019 11920 - Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.Twin Creeks Botanical Survey - 6/1/19 - 6/30/19 5,259.00
1077 EFT 08/02/2019 11751 - STILLWATER SCIENCES Johnston Ranch Hydrology 6/3/19 - 6/30/19 & Biological Services SC Bridges 5,220.49
Finance has started to roll out electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt by vendors
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 19-20
MEETING DATE: August 14, 2019 Fiscal Year to date EFT:48.03%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment
Amount
Finance has started to roll out electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt by vendors
1043 EFT 07/26/2019 11778 - LCI - LETTIS CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Bear Creek Redwoods Public Access Project - Fault Investigation 5,107.50
80446 Check 08/09/2019 10932 - RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY Mowing Tractor Rental 6/21/19 - 7/18/19 4,874.00
80420 Check 08/02/2019 10774 - LANGLEY HILL QUARRY Spring Ridge/Sunny Jim Road work 4,189.53
1079 EFT 08/02/2019 11055 - SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Background checks for three ranger candidates 4,184.10
80453 Check 08/09/2019 10302 - STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Boulders, Drain Rock, Base Rock & Coyote Ridge Trail Repair (FOOSP)4,027.25
1094 EFT 08/09/2019 11748 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CONSULTING Consulting July 2019 3,750.00
80418 Check 08/02/2019 12056 - Holman and Associates Ravenswood Bay Trail Project 5/20 /19 - 6/25/19 3,500.00
80415 Check 08/02/2019 11520 - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Latino Engagement with Latino Outdoors 3,500.00
1074 EFT 08/02/2019 10211 - PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATES 2019 Monthly Fee - Legislative Advocacy Services for July 2019 2,948.06
80393 Check 07/26/2019 11962 - LIVE OAK ASSOCIATES, INC.Biomonitor for Bluebrush Riparian Fence Project 2,900.90
1036 EFT 07/26/2019 10032 - DEL REY BUILDING MAINTENANCE Janitorial Supplies & Services 2,534.56
1108 EFT 08/09/2019 10143 - SUMMIT UNIFORMS Body Armor/Hats & Uniform Items for Cook, Gibbons & Rangers 2,475.61
1089 EFT 08/09/2019 11799 - AZTEC LEASING, INC.Sharp Copier Leases (6) 7/1/19 - 7/31/19 2,326.07
80389 Check 07/26/2019 10509 - GEOCON CONSULTANTS INC Bear Creek Dump Removal 5/20/19 - 6/30/19 2,310.00
1066 EFT 08/02/2019 10043 - HOWARD ROME MARTIN & RIDLEY LLP Pre-lit and lit-related services and strategic advice - 06/2019 2,152.05
1085 EFT 08/02/2019 11665 - Waterways Consulting Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements 2,120.00
80396 Check 07/26/2019 11806 - PACIFIC HIGHWAY RENTALS, LLC BCR Changeable Message Board Rentals 5/28/19 - 6/21/19 2,054.26
1088 EFT 08/09/2019 *10128 - AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION Site Lease - Coyote Creek August 2019 1,990.25
80426 Check 08/02/2019 *11730 - STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RV Basic Life/Supplemental MROSD August 2019 1,966.08
1072 EFT 08/02/2019 *10212 - PINNACLE TOWERS LLC Tower Rental - Skeggs Point August 2019 1,945.05
80430 Check 08/02/2019 *10309 - VERIZON WIRELESS Monthly wireless services 1,939.75
1070 EFT 08/02/2019 10925 - Papé Machinery John Deere 1000 hour service and parts 1,842.12
80403 Check 07/26/2019 10580 - SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS Sharp Copies - Printer Costs 5/29/19 - 6/28/19 1,727.84
1038 EFT 07/26/2019 11549 - EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC Silica Analysis 1,645.00
80424 Check 08/02/2019 10793 - Sherwood Design Engineers Design Services for La Honda Creek Loop Trail 1,555.00
80410 Check 08/02/2019 12047 - Advantage Utah Business cards - 12 names, Midpen Letterhead 1,367.96
80404 Check 07/26/2019 10302 - STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Rock & Boulders (FOOSP)1,298.28
1084 EFT 08/02/2019 *10213 - VISION SERVICE PLAN-CA Vision Premium August 2019 1,272.32
1063 EFT 08/02/2019 10187 - GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT New Chainsaw & Supplies, Brush Cutter Repairs 1,245.24
1101 EFT 08/09/2019 10190 - METROMOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Install Radio(P120), Repair Radio (P124) & Wall Mount Brackets 1,237.80
1102 EFT 08/09/2019 11617 - MIG, INC.Alma College Cultural Landscape Rehabilitation 1,228.75
80400 Check 07/26/2019 10176 - RE BORRMANN'S STEEL CO Materials for Bird Boxes (SA), Steel for Bat Habitat (BCR)1,224.78
80425 Check 08/02/2019 11996 - SPATIAL INFORMATICS GROUP, LLC Wildland Fire Pre-Plan/Resource Advisor Maps - June 2019 1,215.00
80451 Check 08/09/2019 11429 - SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT Magnetic Sign Board Printing Serv 1,209.00
1107 EFT 08/09/2019 *10952 - SONIC.NET, INC.Internet 8/1/19 - 8/31/19 1,170.00
1055 EFT 08/02/2019 11470 - AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.Elkus Lobitos Site Visit - 6/28/19 1,145.48
1071 EFT 08/02/2019 10140 - PINE CONE LUMBER CO INC Materials for Bird Boxes (SA)1,143.78
1109 EFT 08/09/2019 10152 - Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies (RSA & CP)1,043.98
1073 EFT 08/02/2019 11519 - PRICE, POSTEL & PARMA LLP Burkhart Litigation - June 2019 1,026.00
1046 EFT 07/26/2019 10073 - NORMAL DATA Database Services - June 2019 1,020.00
80432 Check 08/02/2019 10234 - WJ SORICH ENTERPRISES LR Road Manitenance Agreement Sorich Road 1,000.00
80395 Check 07/26/2019 11600 - MNS ENGINEERS INC.Engineer Eval of Cherry Springs Water at Sierra Azul OSP - May 2019 967.50
1091 EFT 08/09/2019 11483 - Cartwright Design Studio Bear Creek preserve signboard design task 966.34
1105 EFT 08/09/2019 11657 - SemaConnect, Inc.One Year Network Service Program 08/26/19 - 08/20/20 960.00
1039 EFT 07/26/2019 10524 - ERGO WORKS Ergonomic Supplies/Equipment 954.29
1042 EFT 07/26/2019 10626 - KOFF & ASSOCIATES INC Executive Compensation Study 840.00
80390 Check 07/26/2019 11551 - GREEN TEAM OF SAN JOSE Garbage Service (RSACP)775.97
1059 EFT 08/02/2019 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Service / Repair - M215, M201 770.72
80450 Check 08/09/2019 *10136 - SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY Water Service (RSACP)749.72
80431 Check 08/02/2019 10527 - WASTE MANAGEMENT Debris Disposal (BCR)746.88
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 19-20
MEETING DATE: August 14, 2019 Fiscal Year to date EFT:48.03%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment
Amount
Finance has started to roll out electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt by vendors
80387 Check 07/26/2019 10654 - DUTRA MATERIALS Delivery of Rock for BCR 738.43
1103 EFT 08/09/2019 12031 - Ray & Jan's Mobile Truck Service Kubota Tractor Service call & Deck Mower Repair 735.00
80381 Check 07/26/2019 *10454 - CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO-949 Water Service (FFO)732.51
80448 Check 08/09/2019 11932 - Rocking K Custom Leather Hatbands for Ranger Hats 715.00
1092 EFT 08/09/2019 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Service / Repair - P104, P94 711.98
1100 EFT 08/09/2019 10222 - HERC RENTALS, INC.Equipment Rental (BCR) - Boom Lift for Bat Habitat Project 688.51
1096 EFT 08/09/2019 10524 - ERGO WORKS Chair assembly/delivery 662.18
80388 Check 07/26/2019 11927 - Forrest Telecom Engineering, Inc.Extra Trip to Present Radio Results 650.00
80437 Check 08/09/2019 11049 - CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO Payment of Replanting Trees - Ravenswood Bay Trail 600.00
80438 Check 08/09/2019 11530 - COASTSIDE.NET Skyline Broadband 8/1/19 - 8/31/19 550.00
80377 Check 07/26/2019 10261 - ADT LLC (Protection One)Alarm Service 7/28/19 - 8/27/19 469.86
80439 Check 08/09/2019 10184 - CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE BAR CA Muni Law Handbook 2019 458.60
80444 Check 08/09/2019 10366 - MONTGOMERY HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION Annual Road Maintenance Dues (ES)450.00
1049 EFT 07/26/2019 11780 - TERRY J MARTIN ASSOCIATES Civil Engineer Consultants - SAO (Cristich) 5/13/19 - 6/9/19 447.61
80407 Check 07/26/2019 11852 - WESTERN EXTERMINATOR CO.Exterminator Service (RSA-Annex)426.50
80435 Check 08/09/2019 11814 - AMERICAN PORTABLES BCR Portables 425.39
1061 EFT 08/02/2019 10524 - ERGO WORKS Ergonomic Supplies/Equipment 414.85
80406 Check 07/26/2019 10527 - WASTE MANAGEMENT PT Wood Disposal 400.20
1075 EFT 08/02/2019 11479 - Rootid, LLC Website maintenance - 4 retainer hours 378.00
80428 Check 08/02/2019 10177 - TOWN OF WOODSIDE Security deposit for Woodside public meeting 350.00
80440 Check 08/09/2019 11195 - GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER New Tire - P98 315.90
80447 Check 08/09/2019 11526 - REPUBLIC SERVICES Monthly Garbage Services - 16060 Skyline Blvd 274.72
1095 EFT 08/09/2019 10038 - ERGO VERA Ergonomic Evaluation 264.00
80433 Check 08/09/2019 12047 - Advantage Utah Index cards for board meeting notification mailings 257.24
1040 EFT 07/26/2019 10173 - GREEN WASTE SFO Garbage and Recycle 7/1/19 - 7/31/19 256.71
80391 Check 07/26/2019 10267 - HALF MOON BAY REVIEW Ad for RFB Bergman Stage 3 work & Toto Ranch Perimeter Fence 243.75
80445 Check 08/09/2019 10670 - O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Vehicle Supplies - car wash 221.17
80378 Check 07/26/2019 11772 - AHERN RENTALS, INC.Pickup Charge for Mini Excavator 200.00
1093 EFT 08/09/2019 11940 - Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty Professional Services - Water Law Counsel thru June 30, 2019 175.00
80421 Check 08/02/2019 10160 - OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN Supplies - Folders, paper, tape, pens 169.68
1104 EFT 08/09/2019 10228 - RHF INC Recertify and Calibrate Radar Gun 168.00
80380 Check 07/26/2019 10706 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP (MERCURY NEWS)Ad in in SMC Times for RFB Toto Hwy 1 Perimeter Fence 163.50
1035 EFT 07/26/2019 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Vehicle repair - A91 157.38
80422 Check 08/02/2019 10578 - OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO Add'l Escrow Fees - Giusti 145.00
1098 EFT 08/09/2019 11151 - FASTENAL COMPANY Mt Um small tools/hardware for restrooms 141.36
80442 Check 08/09/2019 10260 - LUND PEARSON MCLAUGHLIN AO Fire Sprinkler Inspection 140.00
1048 EFT 07/26/2019 12060 - Preferred Alliance, Inc.Off-Site Participants Testing 140.00
1076 EFT 08/02/2019 11042 - SANTA CLARA COUNTY-OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Live Scan Service - June 2019 138.00
80394 Check 07/26/2019 10664 - MISSION TRAIL WASTE SYSTEMS AO Garbage Service - June 2019 135.16
80402 Check 07/26/2019 11054 - SAN MATEO COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Excel Advanced Training 115.00
80379 Check 07/26/2019 10294 - AmeriGas - 0130 SFO Tank Rental 95.92
80454 Check 08/09/2019 10162 - TERMINIX PROCESSING CENTER AO PEST CONTROL 86.00
80397 Check 07/26/2019 10481 - PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICE MB Campsite Payphone 78.00
80436 Check 08/09/2019 10294 - AmeriGas - 0130 Propane (FFO)65.39
1080 EFT 08/02/2019 10152 - Tadco Supply Restroom/kitchen supplies 65.00
80414 Check 08/02/2019 11753 - CITIBANK, N.A.CalTravel Store fees - Car/hotel Reservations for E&C 60.00
80409 Check 08/02/2019 11880 - A T & T (CALNET3)Mt. Um Safety Phone 45.35
1062 EFT 08/02/2019 11151 - FASTENAL COMPANY Personal Protective Equipment 40.54
80429 Check 08/02/2019 10165 - UPS 2 Shipments Radar Guns Calibration 37.35
1047 EFT 07/26/2019 10140 - PINE CONE LUMBER CO INC Restroom Restoration Supplies 35.93
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING # 19-20
MEETING DATE: August 14, 2019 Fiscal Year to date EFT:48.03%
Payment
Number
Payment
Type
Payment
Date
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Payment
Amount
Finance has started to roll out electronic funds transfer (EFT) for accounts payable disbursements to reduce
check printing and mailing, increase payment security, and ensure quicker receipt by vendors
80449 Check 08/09/2019 10182 - ROYAL BRASS INC Cat skid steer parts 29.28
80423 Check 08/02/2019 10134 - RAYNE OF SAN JOSE Water Service (FOOSP)29.24
80427 Check 08/02/2019 10146 - TIRES ON THE GO Tire repair - M222 20.00
80392 Check 07/26/2019 10421 - ID PLUS INC Ranger Aide name tag 14.50
1082 EFT 08/02/2019 11596 - Toshiba Business Solutions Wide Format Paper 12.50
Grand Total 1,611,564.63$
*Annual Claims
**Hawthorn Expenses
A### = Administrative Office Vehicle GP = General Preserve PCR = Purisima Creek Redwoods SCNT = Stevens Creek Nature Trail
AO2, AO3, AO4 = Leased Office Space HR = Human Resources PIC= Picchetti Ranch SCS = Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area
BCR = Bear Creek Redwoods LH = La Honda Creek PR = Pulgas Ridge SFO = Skyline Field Office
CAO = Coastal Area Office LR = Long Ridge RR = Russian Ridge SG = Saratoga Gap
CC = Coal Creek LT = Los Trancos RR/MIN = Russian Ridge - Mindego Hill SJH = Saint Joseph's Hill
DHF = Dear Hollow Farm M### = Maintenance Vehicle RSA = Rancho San Antonio SR= Skyline Ridge
ECdM = El Corte de Madera MB = Monte Bello RV = Ravenswood T### = Tractor or Trailer
ES = El Sereno MR = Miramontes Ridge SA = Sierra Azul TC = Tunitas Creek
FFO = Foothills Field Office OSP = Open Space Preserve SAO = South Area Outpost TH = Teague Hill
FOOSP = Fremont Older Open Space Pres.P### = Patrol Vehicle SAU = Mount Umunhum TW = Thornewood
Abbreviations
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CLAIMS REPORT Wells Fargo Credit Card - May 2019
MEETING # 19-20
MEETING DATE 08-14-19
GL Date Amount Description
6/10/2019 15,600.72 City of Campbell encroachment permit application fees for the SAO
6/10/2019 6,809.66 Permit Plan Check Fees - SCC Planning Department, Project#MAA21-005
6/10/2019 6,012.90 Web store water bottles with BCR icon
6/10/2019 4,907.75 BCR T-Shirts for Event & Web Store
6/10/2019 4,410.00 Balance due payment Termite Treatment 22500 Prospect Rd
6/10/2019 3,797.75 Antivirus subscription for 1 yr. (6/1/19 - 5/31/20)
6/10/2019 3,784.69 330 Distel Circle - PG&E
6/10/2019 3,665.00 Canycom Mower motor and parts.
6/10/2019 3,560.00 Equipment - RSA Cuddeback cameras
6/10/2019 3,536.00 City of Campbell Fee Irrevocable Offer Dedication 240 Cristich Ln
6/10/2019 2,444.61 SFO Equipment Fuel
6/10/2019 2,417.25 T-shirt giveaway for BCR Ribbon - Cutting event
6/10/2019 2,368.99 IT training subscription for IST team 9 seats 1yr 6/1/19 - 5/31/20
6/10/2019 2,235.76 Posts for Restoration Fencing
6/10/2019 2,165.34 Conference room furniture for 5050
6/10/2019 2,128.44 BCR Visual Barrier Gates
6/10/2019 2,124.41 M226 Compressor for Vehicle
6/10/2019 1,620.36 Restroom Cabinet
6/10/2019 1,530.94 TV for conference rooms at 5050
6/10/2019 1,395.46 Catering Special Park Districts Forum 2019
6/10/2019 1,291.58 330 Distel Circle - PG&E
6/10/2019 1,278.63 Vegetation Management supplies
6/10/2019 1,276.56 Tires - P101
6/10/2019 1,274.00 AFP Annual Conference Registration
6/10/2019 1,184.14 Deposit for BCR event lunch
6/10/2019 1,075.00 Constr. Assoc. of Amer. registration Felipe Nistal
6/10/2019 1,065.00 Calpelra Conference Nov 18-22, 2019
6/10/2019 1,058.78 Batteries for remote wildlife cameras
6/10/2019 1,057.15 M226 Compressor Tank Kit
6/10/2019 1,039.98 Two Stand-up Desks
6/10/2019 1,026.00 Post-offer Physicals - (invoice #'s 3488342, 3489530, 3490957)
6/10/2019 953.70 LED upgrade bulbs for AO parking lot
6/10/2019 909.87 New projector for offsite meetings.
6/10/2019 901.24 7400 Saint Joseph Ave - PG&E
6/10/2019 901.00 Pre employment physical screening
6/10/2019 884.00 Vehicle Repair body damage - P118
6/10/2019 872.80 21150 Skyline Blvd
6/10/2019 846.75 Permit fee canopy BCR ribbon-cutting unincorp Santa Clara Cty
6/10/2019 822.97 Wireless access point and bridges
6/10/2019 806.09 ECDM fence supplies
6/10/2019 767.00 Permit Plan Check Fees - Santa Clara Planning Department MAA21-005
6/10/2019 685.79 4 new sets of tablecloths and runners for outreach events
6/10/2019 658.35 Vegetation hand lens
6/10/2019 625.00 Registration to the 2019 CSDA Annual Meeting 4/19
6/10/2019 601.33 Supervisors Workshop and Handbook
6/10/2019 600.00 CSDA Leadership Academy - Director Kersteen-Tucker
6/10/2019 599.00 Bat Ecology Workshop
6/10/2019 587.62 Jabra speakerphone for FFO Shop conference room.
6/10/2019 575.00 Locating septic tanks at the Lysons Property
6/10/2019 551.28 Portable Restroom Rental for Restroom repairs
6/10/2019 536.68 Permit review pedestrian crosswalk electrical permit
6/10/2019 532.70 CSDA Legislative Day
6/10/2019 513.49 BCR Rental of Trencher minus Deposit
6/10/2019 500.00 New Law and Election Seminar
6/10/2019 500.00 Rental Mtn View Comm.Ctr. Bay Area Open Space Council Meeting - 8/7
6/10/2019 500.00 Donation student research on grassland habitat
6/10/2019 491.13 FOOSP Sanitation Service
6/10/2019 490.00 10 % down Payment Termite Treatment 22500 Prospect Rd
6/10/2019 481.99 Sanitation Services SA-Kennedy Rd
6/10/2019 466.25 Wesco Fire Boots
6/10/2019 465.93 BCR Sump Pump Supplies
6/10/2019 450.28 BCR Sump Pump Related Materials
6/10/2019 449.22 DHF Materials Goat Shed
6/10/2019 442.96 Lodging for Jim Mort International Trails Symposium
6/10/2019 430.00 Pre employment physical screening
6/10/2019 407.54 Lodging Special Parks District Forum
6/10/2019 407.54 Lodging Special Parks District Forum SPDF
6/10/2019 405.90 Shuttle Latino Outdoors event
6/10/2019 387.52 4984 El Camino Real Ste 110 - PG&E
6/10/2019 382.14 2 Caps Partner Signboard + extra Caps
6/10/2019 380.60 Flight AFP annual conference
6/10/2019 374.69 SAO Tool Supply
6/10/2019 373.12 Remote Wildlife Cameras cables
6/10/2019 370.93 DHF Goat Barn Fence Materials
6/10/2019 368.61 GP-SA Supplies
6/10/2019 355.22 ECDM fence supplies
6/10/2019 349.28 Snacks Special Park Districts Forum 2019 Shuttle Kits
6/10/2019 345.25 Antivirus subscription for 1 yr. (6/1/19 - 5/31/20)
6/10/2019 339.99 Smoke and Combo Smoke/CO Alarms for 16060 Skyline Blvd units.
6/10/2019 327.00 Maps for Susanna Chan Office
6/10/2019 325.00 Ice Cream for Special Park Districts Forum Event
6/10/2019 324.57 ECDM fence supplies
6/10/2019 315.00 SOD Symposium
6/10/2019 311.94 ECDM Fence supplies
6/10/2019 307.14 Crew T-Shirts
6/10/2019 292.00 Monthly storage unit fee
6/10/2019 287.44 Storage totes
6/10/2019 286.61 4984 El Camino Real Ste 110 - PG&E
6/10/2019 276.98 Fence Rental
6/10/2019 276.98 Fence Rental
6/10/2019 270.00 Notary Renewal - class and supplies
6/10/2019 269.13 4 presentation pointers for meeting rooms.
6/10/2019 268.26 Annual and Master flex hoses, Annual Flexable Metal Hose
6/10/2019 267.04 ScanSnap desktop scanner
6/10/2019 262.40 BCR Sump Pump Assembly
6/10/2019 261.36 M207, M226 and M228 Circuit Breakers
6/10/2019 258.87 BCR Lumber for Sign Posts
6/10/2019 258.55 Portable lectern for use at offsite meetings
6/10/2019 255.88 Lunch Cityworks all day trainings for FFO Crew
6/10/2019 255.88 Lunch Cityworks all day trainings for SFO Crew
6/10/2019 254.99 Office Supplies: 6 cases of letter size copy paper, tax for order
6/10/2019 253.76 Gloves for field staff
6/10/2019 248.52 5050 office lock for new meeting rooms
6/10/2019 246.50 Water Service rental property
6/10/2019 240.00 7th Annual Symposium
6/10/2019 239.60 Handsfree headset cable x 8 units
6/10/2019 238.39 4984 El Camino Real Ste 110 - PG&E
6/10/2019 235.98 4984 El Camino Real Ste 110 - PG&E
6/10/2019 235.22 Snacks Cityworks Training - 5-day training
6/10/2019 233.93 Restroom Door Closers
6/10/2019 231.08 Diverter valve for SFO ADA shower stall in mens room
6/10/2019 229.26 SAO Fire Alarms
6/10/2019 227.57 Giant Salamander Bridge Repair
6/10/2019 225.58 Electricity South Area Outpost
6/10/2019 225.00 Website Hosting - May 2019
6/10/2019 223.30 Bear Creek Redwoods stickers giveaways
6/10/2019 219.09 Stickers for giveaways
6/10/2019 218.46 4984 El Camino Real Ste 110 - PG&E
6/10/2019 217.29 DHF Rebar Goat Barn Steps
6/10/2019 215.77 Lunch for New Employee Welcome Event
6/10/2019 215.60 Board Meeting Meal for May 15 board meeting
6/10/2019 215.36 IT training subscription for IST team 9 seats 1yr - 6/1/19 - 5/31/20
6/10/2019 214.60 Flight Jason Lin Calif JPIAs Public Works Academy
6/10/2019 212.50 Email Marketing - May 2019
6/10/2019 212.50 Vehicle Spotlight Repair
6/10/2019 212.00 Employees medical testing
6/10/2019 211.00 Menlo Park Fire Department permit review fee
6/10/2019 207.69 4984 El Camino Real Ste 108
6/10/2019 207.63 SAO Condenser fan
6/10/2019 206.00 MTC Helmet
6/10/2019 205.41 ADA Restroom Signs
6/10/2019 205.38 Water Service for rental property
6/10/2019 203.77 Hotel - Special Parks District Forum
6/10/2019 196.53 Ergo supplies
6/10/2019 194.95 Office Supplies : Regular Coffee - 5 packs of 2
6/10/2019 192.75 QSP training class
6/10/2019 191.06 Bear Creek Redwoods Signboard Caps
6/10/2019 190.31 Repair small equipment
6/10/2019 190.00 Red Cross Certificates
6/10/2019 188.77 Lodging Special Parks District Forum 2019
6/10/2019 188.77 SPDF Lodging
6/10/2019 187.08 Coffee / Field Supplies
6/10/2019 185.44 Saw Blades
6/10/2019 185.00 Crisis Response Guideline Booklets
6/10/2019 179.85 SFO Bat House
6/10/2019 172.63 2 dual monitor mounts for SFO
6/10/2019 167.23 Field Equipment Shop Supplies
6/10/2019 166.96 Flight Felipe Nistal CMAA training course in Chino, California.
6/10/2019 165.86 Cables for firewall upgrade
6/10/2019 164.38 4984 El Camino Real 125
6/10/2019 162.83 Drinks for field staff
6/10/2019 162.78 Cordless Circular Saw Tool
6/10/2019 160.94 5460 LA HONDA RD - PG&E
6/10/2019 157.50 Water Bottle giveaway Bear Creek Redwoods Ribbon-Cutting event
6/10/2019 153.54 USB wall and car chargers for ipads
6/10/2019 150.00 Training Brown Act, Public Records Act, Administrative Record
6/10/2019 150.00 BCR Deposit for Rental of Trencher
6/10/2019 146.70 Concrete for Stock
6/10/2019 146.59 BCR Plumbing Supplies
6/10/2019 143.50 Working lunch - Strategic Communications Planning
6/10/2019 143.17 Lunch Environment Education Specialist panel
6/10/2019 141.86 Food for Planning retreat - training
6/10/2019 140.00 Seminar: 2019 Update on CA Leave of Absence -2 attendees
6/10/2019 139.78 Charging cables for workorder ipads and HDMI cable
6/10/2019 139.40 Boots - J. Lin
6/10/2019 138.91 Vehicle Battery Jumper Pack for SAO
6/10/2019 137.52 Interpretive materials for Western Pond Turtle
6/10/2019 136.66 4 Simpo Sign boards for bid walks and site visits - Planning Dept
6/10/2019 136.65 4 Simpo Sign boards for bid walks and site visits - E&C Dept
6/10/2019 136.48 Asphalt for SFO driveway
6/10/2019 134.24 4 tickets Open Space District Climate Action Plan Award
6/10/2019 132.77 BCR Sump Pump Supplies
6/10/2019 130.00 CAPPO registration renewal
6/10/2019 128.86 District Vehicle Replacement Mirror
6/10/2019 127.30 External DVD drives x 5 units
6/10/2019 126.92 Coffee and other supplies
6/10/2019 125.89 Laminating Pouches
6/10/2019 125.08 Supplies for event tool kits
6/10/2019 122.98 Lunch for LF Mgmt Analyst II recruitment
6/10/2019 120.19 Lunch Ranger panel
6/10/2019 119.40 Web Hosting - Top 25 Story Map
6/10/2019 116.31 3 tickets Open Space Districts Climate Action Plan Award.
6/10/2019 115.87 M213 Replacement Side Mirror
6/10/2019 110.79 Water Service rental property
6/10/2019 110.00 Permit Fee for Almaden Lot
6/10/2019 109.96 Flight- Government Technology Special District Summit
6/10/2019 108.00 Airport parking GFOA annual conference
6/10/2019 107.00 FFO Kitchen Supplies
6/10/2019 103.31 Supplies
6/10/2019 101.49 M26 Air Conditioner Repair
6/10/2019 100.30 General Supplies Parking lot Project
6/10/2019 100.00 Webinar: How to Hire Retirees Right
6/10/2019 100.00 MROSD dues to San Mateo County Emergency Managers Association
6/10/2019 99.99 Maxdri vest
6/10/2019 99.00 QAC Training
6/10/2019 97.44 Replacement laptop battery
6/10/2019 95.79 Ice and Sodas for Special Park Districts Forum Event
6/10/2019 94.99 Conference Parking
6/10/2019 94.50 Design services for potential BCR promo item
6/10/2019 93.96 Shower faucet small stall
6/10/2019 92.70 Non-Ethanol Gas for Pumpers
6/10/2019 92.63 M207 Tail Light
6/10/2019 92.50 Lunch working meeting on external communications and AP style
6/10/2019 91.38 SAO Supplies
6/10/2019 90.71 Weights for Pop-Up Tents
6/10/2019 89.63 BCR Posts for Restoration Fencing
6/10/2019 88.55 Supplies vehicle registrations
6/10/2019 86.43 Ergo supplies
6/10/2019 85.68 21150 Skyline Blvd
6/10/2019 85.29 Tablecloth dry cleaning service
6/10/2019 85.00 Mountain Lion awareness brochures
6/10/2019 83.28 Office Supplies
6/10/2019 81.20 Lunch departmental working meeting
6/10/2019 81.17 Volunteer Supplies - Tick spray, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc.
6/10/2019 80.00 Dues CA Employer Ad Council/Santa Clara Cty Employment Related
6/10/2019 80.00 PAPA Continuing Ed for Pesticide App Certificate
6/10/2019 79.88 Fuel (P105)
6/10/2019 76.42 SAO Tools
6/10/2019 75.20 Portable Sign Board for Special Status Species notices
6/10/2019 75.14 Fire Helmet
6/10/2019 75.00 Professional Membership for MMANC
6/10/2019 75.00 MMANC Membership
6/10/2019 74.43 4984 El Camino Real # 123 - PG&E
6/10/2019 74.07 Lunch interview panelists for Ranger Position
6/10/2019 73.60 Gaffer tape for offsite meetings
6/10/2019 72.98 Rechargeable batteries and charger for new portable mic set
6/10/2019 70.85 Pipe cover sump well system
6/10/2019 65.53 Field Equipment Shop Supplies
6/10/2019 63.58 BCR Plumbing Supplies
6/10/2019 62.94 Valves, supply line, clogged water lines Olas, 20000 skyline blvd
6/10/2019 61.08 Hot Cocca
6/10/2019 60.00 Transcription and time stamp services for BCR
6/10/2019 60.00 Yearly subscription for weather station at SFO
6/10/2019 58.96 Patrol thumb drives
6/10/2019 58.94 Field Equipment Shop Supplies
6/10/2019 58.79 Frozen mice - snake food-Twix
6/10/2019 58.00 Train ticket Sacramento
6/10/2019 56.57 Volunteer Supplies
6/10/2019 56.43 Ear Plugs
6/10/2019 56.32 Megan Trumpers going away party cake, balloons
6/10/2019 55.60 BCR Paint for Parking Lot
6/10/2019 53.98 Truck Mounting Brackets (M234)
6/10/2019 53.72 BCR Lumber for Signs
6/10/2019 53.18 Office supplies: bulk box of kleenex
6/10/2019 52.50 CEQA Notice Exemp Filing 240 Cristich public right of way
6/10/2019 52.19 Office Supplies: 11 x 17 paper, 1 case
6/10/2019 52.04 Office Supplies: rechargeable AA batteries - 2 packs
6/10/2019 52.00 CEQA Notice Exemp Filing Purisima Upland Land Transfer
6/10/2019 51.61 Shower sprayer for SFO ADA mens room shower stall
6/10/2019 51.18 SAO Materials
6/10/2019 50.30 Food - Board May 2, 2019, Community Mtg
6/10/2019 50.00 FFO Internet
6/10/2019 49.90 Snacks 5-day Cityworks Trainings
6/10/2019 49.66 Field Supplies/ Pine Sol
6/10/2019 49.04 Hardcase for new projector
6/10/2019 49.00 Social Media Monitoring - May 2019
6/10/2019 48.81 Pens and low odor markers for field presentations
6/10/2019 48.50 Office Supplies: received stamp, 1 box fastener file folders
6/10/2019 48.50 Materials
6/10/2019 48.48 Light dimmer
6/10/2019 47.70 Water Coolers for crew trucks
6/10/2019 47.60 Spray bottles and bandaids
6/10/2019 45.37 Field Supplies / White Vinegar
6/10/2019 44.94 Wiring for truck (M234)
6/10/2019 43.23 4984 El Camino Real Ste 110 - PG&E
6/10/2019 42.50 Web Forms - May 2019
6/10/2019 42.49 Office Supplies - sealing solution refills for postage machine
6/10/2019 40.00 FasTrak recharge
6/10/2019 39.17 Ice for SPDF Special Parks District Forum
6/10/2019 39.00 Web PDF Viewer - May 2019
6/10/2019 38.60 Fuel for District Vehicle
6/10/2019 37.76 Spotting scope mounting bracket
6/10/2019 37.61 Key
6/10/2019 36.31 Reprint shirt - Leadership Academy
6/10/2019 35.98 Refreshments for training
6/10/2019 35.37 Ranger Candidate Skills Assessment refreshments
6/10/2019 34.82 Volunteer Supplies
6/10/2019 33.98 Cake Clerks Week Board Meeting
6/10/2019 33.84 Office supplies
6/10/2019 33.45 Snacks volunteer projects
6/10/2019 33.40 Taxi to HBS for training
6/10/2019 32.80 Handsfree headset cable x 1 units
6/10/2019 31.39 Facebook Advertising - April 2019
6/10/2019 29.42 Batteries Monte Bello residence well timer
6/10/2019 29.00 Web Store Hosting - May 2019
6/10/2019 28.48 Bridge Repair Supplies
6/10/2019 28.37 General equipment - Write in the Rain paper
6/10/2019 28.00 Name badges for staff/volunteers
6/10/2019 27.92 WS STELLING N PROSPECT - PG&E
6/10/2019 27.91 BCR Plumbing Supplies
6/10/2019 26.84 Shower faucet parts
6/10/2019 26.79 Push broom for CAO
6/10/2019 26.51 Refreshments for training
6/10/2019 26.13 SAO Supplies
6/10/2019 26.05 Storage bins for cables
6/10/2019 25.98 Snacks for Ranger interviews on May 23rd
6/10/2019 25.33 LiveScan Fingerprinting
6/10/2019 25.33 Live scan for DOJ
6/10/2019 24.95 Driscoll Ranch
6/10/2019 24.00 Parking for Prop 68 funding advocacy
6/10/2019 24.00 Business meeting
6/10/2019 23.90 ECDM barn fence for unit B
6/10/2019 23.87 Locks for HR filing cabinets
6/10/2019 22.99 office supplies
6/10/2019 22.95 Bay Nature Subscription
6/10/2019 22.50 Parking for BALAG GGRF funding advocacy
6/10/2019 22.36 Water for patrol to distribute to public
6/10/2019 22.32 BCR Materials for Sign Board - Signs
6/10/2019 20.47 Supplies
6/10/2019 20.20 Picture Frame
6/10/2019 20.06 General office supplies ordered for Planning and EC 04/29/19.
6/10/2019 20.06 General office supplies ordered for Planning and EC 04/29/19.
6/10/2019 19.64 4 sign inserts bid walk sign boards for Planning and EC
6/10/2019 19.64 4 sign inserts bid walk sign boards for Planning and EC
6/10/2019 19.49 Snacks for LF Mgmt Analyst II recruitment
6/10/2019 19.21 Water bottles for Special Park Districts Forum 2019 Shuttle kits
6/10/2019 18.79 Office Supplies
6/10/2019 18.06 BCR Caulk Gun for Sign Board
6/10/2019 18.00 Parking for cybersecurity showcase in San Jose.
6/10/2019 17.49 Refreshments for training
6/10/2019 17.26 Permit Plan Check Fees
6/10/2019 16.75 Name badges for staff/volunteers
6/10/2019 16.45 CM Bridge
6/10/2019 16.36 Office Supplies: 5 x 8 inch legal pad, 12 count
6/10/2019 16.36 Gas Cap Replacement
6/10/2019 16.00 5050 office lock parts
6/10/2019 16.00 Parking for Sacramento Legislative Day
6/10/2019 15.96 Ongoing subscription
6/10/2019 15.69 22500 CRISTO REY DR - PG&E
6/10/2019 15.28 4984 El Camino Real # 121122 - PG&E
6/10/2019 15.25 Dinner Special Parks District Forum hosted 5/7/2019
6/10/2019 14.99 Wall Plate
6/10/2019 14.85 Volunteer Supplies
6/10/2019 14.48 Public Meeting Refreshments
6/10/2019 14.42 Return missing sunglasses to delivery driver
6/10/2019 13.50 Training Conferences $10.50 BART(no receipt) , $3.00 parking fee
6/10/2019 13.01 Gate 13130 SKYLINE BLVD - PG&E
6/10/2019 12.94 Capacitor for SAO HVAC
6/10/2019 12.90 Knuckle bandages
6/10/2019 12.62 Volunteer Supplies
6/10/2019 12.49 Grinder Cutoff Wheels
6/10/2019 12.08 Electricity rental property - PG&E
6/10/2019 12.06 Breakfast EES panel
6/10/2019 11.95 Light fixture plate covers
6/10/2019 11.47 Public meeting refreshments.
6/10/2019 11.00 BART fare Children and Nature Network Conf. No receipt
6/10/2019 11.00 BART fare Children and Nature Network Conference
6/10/2019 11.00 BART fare for Children and Nature Network Conference
6/10/2019 10.99 Refreshments for New Employee Welcome Event
6/10/2019 10.97 Breakfast Ranger panel
6/10/2019 10.86 Field Equipment Shop Supplies
6/10/2019 10.74 Office Supplies
6/10/2019 10.00 Captions for Room to Breathe Video
6/10/2019 9.99 Coffee for A03
6/10/2019 9.90 Volunteer Supplies
6/10/2019 9.45 Elbow for Horse Trough
6/10/2019 7.68 V-Belt for garage door drive
6/10/2019 7.65 Return items to Downtown Ford, Sacramento
6/10/2019 7.58 Address sticker PGE meter.
6/10/2019 7.56 General office supplies ordered for Planning and EC 04/29/19
6/10/2019 7.55 General office supplies ordered for Planning and EC 04/29/19
6/10/2019 7.50 Parking fee
6/10/2019 7.35 Postage
6/10/2019 7.00 GIS Helpdesk
6/10/2019 6.58 Correct set screws for parking lot lamps
6/10/2019 5.29 Volunteer Supplies
6/10/2019 4.89 Mailing supplies for Wildland Fire
6/10/2019 4.00 Parking fee for Santa Clara County Fire Marshall Office
6/10/2019 4.00 Parking County of San Mateo
6/10/2019 3.98 Food MROSD Spring Egg Hunt award ceremony
6/10/2019 3.28 Set screws for parking lot fixtures
6/10/2019 3.00 Meter Parking Caltrans. No receipt issued.
6/10/2019 1.73 Supplies MROSD Spring Egg Hunt award
6/10/2019 1.50 Parking Mtg at San Mateo County
6/10/2019 (3.28) Credit for incorrect set screws
6/10/2019 (5.00) Presentation CA Trails and Greenways conference.
6/10/2019 (8.72) Return Mason Line
6/10/2019 (10.00) Lodging CA Trails and Greenways Conference
6/10/2019 (20.00) Refund from hotel to adjust to conference room rate
6/10/2019 (20.00) Resort Fee Credit, Approved DM 6-19-19
6/10/2019 (25.95) Office Supplies: Credit for return stamp
6/10/2019 (134.24) Refund 4 tickets Open Space District Climate Action Plan Award.
6/10/2019 (271.50) Return offic equipment - Scanner
6/10/2019 (368.95) Refund Uniform Boot Sample
6/10/2019 (405.90) Refund shuttle no longer needed for Latino Outdoors Event
6/10/2019 (1,787.59) Returned Posts for Restoration Fencing
6/10/2019 (141,802.45) Wells Fargo Credit Card May 2019
R-19-108
Meeting 19-20
August 14, 2019
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Grazing Lease Extension with AGCO HAY LLC for the Driscoll Ranch Grazing Unit at La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager to extend the Grazing Lease with AGCO
HAY LLC for an additional five years .
SUMMARY
Allan Renz of AGCO HAY LLC (Lessee) has expressed an interest to exercise the option to
extend the 2013 Grazing Lease (Lease) with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
for the Driscoll Ranch Grazing Unit at the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The Board
originally awarded this Lease in 2013. The approval did not contemplate extensions past the
initial five-year term. Based on our positive working relationship with the Lessee, who has
been deemed a tenant in good standing, the General Manager recommends extending the
Lease for an additional five year term, consistent with other leases held with tenants in good
standing.
DISCUSSION
At the November 13, 2013 regular meeting, the Board awarded a five-year lease to AGCO
HAY LLC to graze the Driscoll Ranch Grazing Unit in the La Honda Creek Opens Space
Preserve (R-13-103). The grazing tenant has expressed interest in extending the lease an
additional five years under that same terms and conditions of the original lease.
Allan Renz is a tenant in good standing who has completed several significant and large
infrastructure projects on the property, including water system improvements, corrals, and
fencing to improve the grassland health as part of the District’s conservation grazing program.
Recently, Allan participated with staff in Range Camp, which is a program sponsored by the
Central Coast Rangelands Coalition. Range Camp engages high school students throughout
the state of California who are interested in rangeland management, natural resources, and/or
agriculture as a possible future career path. Allan assisted staff by giving a presentation on
how private ranchers work with public agencies, explaining his grazing operation, touring the
ranch with the students, and making himself available for questions.
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Upon termination of this grazing lease, the District will evaluate whether to enter into a new
lease with the current tenant or consider issuing a request for proposals to solicit interest from
grazing operators for the Driscoll Ranch Grazing Unit.
FISCAL IMPACT
By extending the terms of the lease for an additional five years, the Lessee would continue to
pay an Annual Lease Fee to the District, which for Driscoll Ranch in FY2019-20 is estimated at
$36,297. Annual Lease Fees are dependent upon the average selling price of beef cattle as well
as the quantity and age of the cattle grazing on the property.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The conservation grazing program at Driscoll Ranch was evaluated in La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve Master Plan and adopted by the Board on August 22, 2012 (R-12-83). Grazing
activities are conducted in compliance with this document and the grazing tenant’s obligations
to implement the mitigation measures under CEQA are enumerated in the grazing lease.
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval, the Lease extension will be prepared and executed.
Attachments:
1. Map of Driscoll Ranch
2. District Standards for Grazing Tenant in Good Standing
3. Resolution Authorizing the General Manager to Grant a Grazing Lease Extension to
Agco Hay LLC (Driscoll Ranch, La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve)
Contact person:
Michael Jurich, Land & Facilities Services Manager
Prepared by:
Susan Weidemann, Property Management Specialist II
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District Standards for Grazing Tenant in Good Standing
District staff utilize the following standards to evaluate grazing tenant performance:
1.Pays grazing rent on time
2.Meets the acceptable range for Residual Dry Matter as prescribed in
Rangeland/Grazing Management Plan and lease
3. Followed stocking rate guidelines
4. Completed or made progress on annual work plans for the leased grazing property
5. Refrained from performing unauthorized work
6.Worked cooperatively with District staff to attain resource management goals
7.Met District, local, state, or federal laws, regulations or policies
8.Accommodates public use of the property
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolutions/2019/R-19-__DriscollLease 1
RESOLUTION 19-__
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
THE GENERAL MANAGER TO GRANT A GRAZING LEASE
EXTENSION TO AGCO HAY LLC (DRISCOLL RANCH, LA HONDA
CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE)
WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) may, under the
provisions of California Public Resources Code section 5540, lease property owned by the
District; and
WHEREAS, the lease of the Driscoll Ranch for grazing and range management purposes
is compatible with park and open space purposes, and the lease of such premises is in the public
interest; and
WHEREAS, the District wishes to extend its lease of the Driscoll Ranch to AGCO Hay
LLC on the terms hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The General Manager is authorized to grant an extension of the Grazing Lease on the
terms and conditions set forth in the Grazing Lease. The General Manager and General
Counsel are further authorized to approve any technical revisions to the Lease, which are
necessary or appropriate to the implementation of the Lease.
2. The General Manager or designee is further authorized to sign and approve all other
documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of the Grazing Lease.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District on ______, 2019, at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary
Board of Directors
President
Board of Directors
Resolutions/2019/R-19-__DriscollLease 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
General Counsel
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly
held and called on the above day.
District Clerk
Rev. 1/3/18
R-19-112
Meeting 19-20
August 14, 2019
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Contract Award to Community Tree Service, Inc., for Tree Mitigation Planting at Bear Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract with Community Tree Service, Inc.,
of Watsonville, California to plant mitigation trees for a base contract amount of $91,000.
2. Authorize an allowance of $9,000 for the planting of additional trees, to be awarded only if
acorn production is sufficient this fall, to further enhance native plant restoration efforts.
SUMMARY
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) is required to mitigate tree removal
associated with public access improvements to open the western area of Bear Creek Redwoods
Open Space Preserve (BCR) to public use. The District distributed a Request for Bids (RFB) to
plant mitigation trees to six vegetation management firms and posted the RFB on the District’s
webpage and posted BidSync. Staff received three proposals. After a review of the proposals,
the General Manager recommends awarding the contract to Community Tree Service, Inc., of
Watsonville, CA, as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The cost for these services
will not exceed a base amount of $91,000. In addition, the General Manager recommends an
allowance in the amount of $9,000 to plant additional non-mitigation trees to enhance the natural
environment if acorn production is sufficient this fall, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed
$100,000. There are sufficient funds in the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 budget to fund
this scope of services.
DISCUSSION
Background
Capital and operational projects that affect the physical environment have the potential to impact
native species and/or the jurisdictional areas regulated by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) mitigation measures and/or regulatory permits often require biological
surveys, documentation, and mitigation of potential impacts to natural resources. The culvert
replacement at Mud Lake, line of sight improvements for the new parking lot and crosswalk, and
the replacement of the Webb Creek Bridge at BCR required the removal of trees. Engineering
and Construction Department staff worked closely with Natural Resources Department staff to
remove the minimum number of trees needed to satisfy the project objectives. County and
regulatory agencies require mitigation for the removal of 41 trees within their jurisdictions with
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mitigation ratios between 1:1 and 6:1, requiring the District to plant 73 mitigation trees. The
average size of the trees removed was 10 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH -
measurement taken at a height of 4.5 feet) with the majority under 12 inches DBH. The District
was able to plant seven mitigation trees near the parking lot that do not affect the cultural
landscape. To engage the public, District volunteers will plant six of the remaining required
mitigation trees. The remainder would be planted through the recommended contract with
Community Tree Service. See details in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Trees removed for public access improvements
Site Species Quantity Required
Mitigation Ratio
Crosswalk Redwood 15 2:1
Mud Lake culvert
California Bay Laurel 1 3:1
Douglas Fir 1 6:1
Redwood 1 6:1
Parking Lot - Line of Sight
California Bay Laurel 5 1:1
Camphor tree 3 1:1
Interior live oak 2 1:1
Juniper tree 2 1:1
Monterey Pine 1 1:1
Pacific Madrone 4 1:1
Redwood 5 1:1
Webb Creek Bridge
Replacement Redwood 1 6:1
Total Trees Removed 41
Mitigation Trees Required 73
Alma College (already planted) (7)
District Volunteers (6)
Community Tree Service* (60)
* If the Board authorizes this contract
Mitigation at the site of impact is preferred, however, in order to protect the historic cultural
landscape of the Alma College site (where the new parking lot is located), staff has identified a
defunct Christmas tree farm located approximately two miles south to install the mitigation trees.
The BCR preserve plan identified this general area as a potential additional parking area (R-17-
15). Working with the Planning and the Engineering and Construction Departments, Natural
Resource staff designed the project to avoid the potential future parking area.
The old tree farm lacks biodiversity because remnant and overgrown Christmas trees have
crowded out other native species. Restoring the site to more natural conditions, such as a coast
live oak woodland or a California black oak forest (depending on acorn production this fall),
both considered a Sensitive Natural Community by CDFW, will increase the biodiversity and
ecological stability of the area. To make room for the mitigation trees, the removal of
approximately one acre of overgrown Christmas trees is required.
The District collaborates with the University of California at Berkeley to host the Sudden Oak
Death (SOD) Bio Blitz, a yearly Community Science event. As a direct result of this project, the
District now understands that BCR is one of the District’s most heavily infested preserves with
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the SOD pathogen; 65% of all samples from the SOD Blitz at BCR returned positive results for
the pathogen. Therefore, staff expects lower plant establishment, around 40% to 50% survival
rather than the typical 80% survival rate. A minimum of four years of maintenance and up to
eight years of monitoring during the plant establishment period is required to confirm success
and meet permit requirements.
If there is sufficient acorn production, staff will collect a greater number of acorns and install up
to 60 additional non-mitigation tree basins. The additional trees will increase the overall
ecological benefits of these mitigation efforts, including increasing both the native biodiversity
of the area and long-term carbon sequestration. As a Best Management Practice, the District
collects no more than 5% of available acorns. This allows for natural germination and leaves
acorns for wildlife to eat. Germination rates for native trees are between 31% to 38%, therefore
planting requires three acorns per basin to maximize the probability of getting one tree to grow
per basin. If multiple seeds germinate, only the strongest seedling is retained. Acorn production
varies widely from year to year. Acorns are only collected near the area of the restoration to
maintain genetic integrity and the possibility of SOD resistance found in the trees that are
healthy within a SOD infested area. If there are insufficient acorns, the allowance for additional
plantings will not be used.
Contractor Selection
The District issued a RFB on April 29, 2019 and advertised in local newspapers, on the District
website, and on BidSync. Staff notified six firms known to have experience managing
vegetation in natural environments. Six firms attended the mandatory pre-bid tour on May 22,
2019. Addendums were issued on May 15, May 22, May 31, June 4, and June 8 of 2019 to
extend the question and answer deadline and bid deadline by one week, as well as to clarify
questions on the RFB during and after the pre-bid tour. Bids were due on June 13, 2019. The
results are as follows:
Bidder Location Total Base Bid Percent of Cost
Estimate of $90,000
1 Community Tree
Service, Inc. Watsonville, CA $84,000 93%
2 Professional Tree
Care, Inc. Berkeley, CA $94,955.50 105%
3 Ecological
Concerns, Inc. Santa Cruz, CA $95,600 106%
Community Tree Service, Inc., is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the project.
After the bid opening, Staff identified additional work, including removing additional cultivar
trees that are encroaching into well-established habitat and planting additional native species to
increase the biodiversity of the site. Staff negotiated the expanded scope with Community Tree
Service for an additional $7,000. All work performed under this scope of work would be
completed in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 for a total base bid of $91,000.
The General Manager also recommends awarding an allowance of up to $9,000. This allowance
is reserved specifically for the installation of additional non-mitigation trees if acorn production
is sufficient.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The FY2019-20 adopted budget includes $101,893 for the Bear Creek Redwoods Tree
Restoration project (MAA21-012). There are sufficient funds in the project to cover the
recommended action and expenditures.
Bear Creek Redwoods
Tree Restoration
MAA21-012
Prior Year
Actuals
FY2019-20
Adopted
FY2020-21
Projected
FY2021-22
Projected TOTAL
MAA21-012 Budget: $0 $101,893 $10,000 $10,000 $121,893
Spent-to-Date
(as of 07/23/2019): $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Encumbrances: $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Community Tree
Services Contract: $0 ($91,000) $0 $0 ($91,000)
Additional Allowance: $0 ($9,000) $0 $0 ($9,000)
Budget Remaining
(Proposed): $0 $1,893 $10,000 $10,000 $21,893
The following table outlines the Measure AA Portfolio #21 budget, costs-to-date, and the fiscal
impact related to the Bear Creek Redwoods Tree Restoration project (MAA21-012).
MAA21 Portfolio Allocation: $17,478,000
Grants awarded to date: $3,924,500
Life-to-Date Spent (as of 07/23/2019): ($7,836,911)
FY 2019-20 Encumbrances: ($1,098,216)
Community Tree Services Contract including Additional Allowance: ($100,000)
Portfolio Balance Remaining (Proposed): $12,367,373
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was not previously reviewed by a Board Committee.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. Public notice was sent to interested
parties by postal or electronic mail.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the District’s IPM Program, which the
Board approved on December 10, 2014 (R-14-148), analyzed the vegetation management
activities in the recommended contract. On February 27, 2019, the Board approved an addendum
to the Final EIR for the IPM Program (R-19-11). District staff have incorporated the associated
mitigation measures and BMPs from the environmental review documents into the project and
the contract documents.
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NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the Board, the General Manager will enter into a contract with Community
Tree Service, Inc., of Watsonville, CA. Staff will issue a separate RFB in early fall of 2019 to
assist the District with meeting the required four years of tree planting maintenance. Once the
mitigation trees are established, District staff will seed or plant native nursery stock to increase
the biodiversity of the area and meet the conditions of a Sensitive Natural Community, as
defined by CDFW.
Responsible Department Head:
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources
Prepared by:
Coty Sifuentes, Senior Resource Management Specialist, Natural Resources
From:
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Subject: Full Board of Directors and District Clerk - Board Contact Form
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2019 10:22:20 AM
Name * Robert Ende
Select a Choice ` Full Board of Directors and District Clerk
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Comments:
Would you PLEASE increase parking at Rancho San Antonio, where SO people want to go on
weekends?
The situation has become completely absurd, with cars stacked up waiting for a space to open up,
driving around in circles (often too fast given the stress level). People are parking all the way down
Cristo Rey and throughout the surrounding residential areas, then walking into the park.
The trail system is so extensive that there is no issue with more people getting in. It is simply the
parking, choking off access, that is the problem.
How hard could it be to convert that giant flat area just below the model airplane flying area?
August 14, 2019
Re: RSA Parking Concerns
Dear Mr. Ende,
Thank you for your comment regarding the parking issues at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
(Preserve). The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) understands that access to the
Preserve is a challenge and we appreciate your feedback.
Addressing parking issues at the Preserve has been and continues to be of priority for Midpen. We have
explored a number of measures to reduce the demand on parking, improve parking lot efficiency, and
enhance multimodal access. Midpen is able to lead some measures, and others will require the
cooperation and partnership of other entities, including adjacent cities, County Parks, and/or local
transportation agencies. These measures are categorized as short-term, medium-term, and long-term,
and the Board of Directors approved moving forward with the implementation of the short-term measures
over the course of the next two years. Midpen also launched a Multimodal Access Study for the Preserve,
which the Board of Directors approved on June 26, 2019 (see also Board Meeting Minutes). This study
will give us additional insights on the underlying parking challenges and new data about where people
originate from and how they arrive to the Preserve to assist us in exploring additional strategies that
further reduce parking demands.
The addition of onsite or offsite parking would be a long-term action that needs to consider any potential
environmental impacts. In your email, you inquire about installing a parking lot at the flat area below the
model airplane flying area. This proposal raises potential environmental impacts of concern related to the
disturbance and loss of existing grassland and foraging habitat. Additionally, the proposal may affect the
existing model airplane flying operation. The underlying property owner of this area is the County of
Santa Clara. Midpen does not hold regulatory permitting authority and would be required to go through
discretionary permit approvals with the County for such a project. As you can imagine, this type of project
would be complex and controversial, and solicit interest from many stakeholders, both for and against
such a project. Given these complexities and potential impacts of concern, Midpen is proceeding with a
range of other solutions first to help address the parking demands. If these solutions are not sufficient,
the Board would need to consider more significant actions, such as a new or expanded parking area for
the Preserve.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. We are committed to exploring and implementing
viable solutions to address the parking issues at the Preserve that are protective of the environment and
uphold the open space values. We will first proceed with the short-term measures discussed above that
can be implemented efficiently with current resources and existing partnerships.
Sincerely,
Pete Siemens
Board President
Draft Response for Board Consideration
R-19-113
Meeting 19-20
August 14, 2019
AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDA ITEM
Contract Amendment for Legislative Consulting Services with Environmental and Energy
Consulting
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to amend a legislative consulting services contract with
Environmental and Energy Consulting (EEC) for an additional $13,750 for a not-to-exceed total
of $58,750.
SUMMARY
In late December 2018, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) considered
sponsoring state legislation intended to provide an exemption from local and county permit
requirements. In order to craft and promote successful legislation, additional expertise and effort
were needed to develop an appropriate legislative strategy and conduct active interfacing with
public agencies. On January 16, 2019, to support this unanticipated legislative effort within an
aggressive legislative timeline, the District redirected and amended EEC’s existing contract for
core legislative work ($3,750 per month) to include this special initiative at a cost of an
additional $5,000 per month for a total of $8,750 per month, not to exceed their current contract
limit of $45,000. With this accelerated expenditure rate, it was understood that a contract
amendment would be needed later in the year to backfill the funds that were redirected towards
the unanticipated legislative effort for EEC to continue providing general legislative support
throughout the remainder of the year. Following Board direction given in March 2019, further
legislative work on a potential bill ceased at the state level, reducing the total incurred contract
cost for the District to a total amount of $13,750 for the 2019 legislative year. Due to an internal
oversight, this amendment is coming to the Board two months later than planned to cover general
legislative core work completed in July and August, and to continue receiving these services
through the end of the October (end of the 2019 legislative year). The Fiscal Year 2019-20
Budget contains sufficient funds for the recommended contract amendment.
DISCUSSION
The District utilizes EEC to advocate for District interests on state legislative matters. Their
original $45,000 base contract covers core legislative work and does not include special
legislative initiatives. In late December 2018, the District considered sponsoring state legislation
to provide the District with an exemption from city and county permit requirements. Due to the
aggressive legislative timeline and need for assistance, the District started by redirecting and
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amending EEC’s contract to support this unanticipated initiative at a cost of an additional $5,000
a month, for a total of $8,750 per month, not to exceed their current contract limit of $45,000.
By adding this initiative with EEC’s core legislative work, it was known that this contract would
need to be augmented later in 2019 to cover these new expenses and possibly the cost of an
entire year of legislative support if the Board decided to actively pursue this permit-streamlining
legislation. The base $45,000 contract would not cover the entire year at the enhanced
expenditure rate (core legislative work plus District-sponsored legislation support).
At the March 13, 2019 Board meeting, the Board opted not to pursue state legislation during the
2019 legislative calendar. EEC was notified and their additional billing concluded. Over the
course of January, February, and March 2019, EEC was paid $13,750 for additional consulting
services.
This new contract amendment increases EEC’s total contract amount to $58,750 to include the
funds expended on the earlier special initiative ($45,000 + $13,750), reduces their monthly
payment back to $3,750 per month, and removes the additional scope to support District-
sponsored legislation during the 2019 legislative year.
Table 1: EEC Contract Expenditures through the end of the Contract Term (October 2019)
Month-Year
Core
Legislative
Services
District-
sponsored
Legislation
Support
Total
Monthly
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure Notes
November 2018 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $3,750
December 2018 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $7,500
January 2019 $3,750 $3,7501 $7,500 $15,000 Enhanced
contract
February 2019 $3,750 $5,000 $8,750 $23,750 Enhanced
contract
March 2019 $3,750 $5,000 $8,750 $32,500 Enhanced
contract
April 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $36,250
May 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $40,000
June 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $43,750 Contract
exhausted
July 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $47,500
August 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $51,250
September 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $55,000
October 2019 $3,750 $0 $3,750 $58,750
Total: $45,000 $13,750 $58,750
1. January cost is prorated.
The proposed contract Amendment #2 removes the added scope of work from Amendment 1,
reduces the monthly rate back to $3,750, and increases the total contract to $58,750 ($45,000 +
$13,750) to account for the additional special assignment expenses incurred between January and
March 2019.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There are sufficient funds in the adopted FY2019-20 budget to cover the cost of the
recommended action.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
No Board Committee previously reviewed this item.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the Board of the proposed contract amendment, the General Manager will
execute the required documents. The next legislative cycle contract with EEC is anticipated to be
considered by the Board in the fall of 2019 prior to the November 15, 2019 contract expiration.
Responsible Department Head:
Korrine Skinner, Public Affairs Manager
Prepared by:
Joshua Hugg, Governmental Affairs Specialist
Rev. 1/3/18
R-19-114
Meeting 19-20
August 14, 2019
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
Regional Trails Overview - Informational Presentation
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Receive an informational presentation on Regional Trail Partnerships and Projects. No Board
action required.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this informational presentation is to provide the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District (District) Board of Directors (Board) with an overview of current and emerging
regional trail planning efforts and partnership opportunities within District boundaries. At the
December 6, 2018 Annual Strategic Goals Retreat, the Board updated the District’s Strategic
Plan Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, highlighting a desire for better
connectivity to open space and implementation of a regional environmental protection vision
with the community and our partners (see Attachment 1).
Regional trail opportunities have always played an essential role in determining trail planning
within District preserves and influence decision making when the Board considers new
acquisitions from willing sellers. These opportunities also allow the District to outreach,
coordinate, and collaborate with other agencies, entities, and communities to improve open space
connectivity and fulfill the District’s Mission, Strategic Plan goals and objectives, and Open
Space Vision Plan priority actions.
BACKGROUND
Open Space Vision Plan/ Measure AA Project Priorities
In August 2012, the District initiated the Open Space Vision Plan (Vision Plan) to engage
District partners, stakeholders, and the public in a process to determine a District-wide 40-year
vision for land preservation, resource management, public recreation, and working lands. Public
desire for an integrated regional trail system to connect communities to their open space was a
dominant theme. The Vision Plan recreational assessment process identified a suite of
recreational opportunities illustrated in Figure 3.8, Vision Plan Regional Trails and Midpen
Open Space Preserves (Attachment 2).
In January 2014, the Board approved the 54 Vision Plan priority actions and the top 25 priorities
(R-14-25). Of the top 25 priorities, 19 contain a regional trail development component.
Subsequently, passage of Measure AA Funding in June 2014 provided approximately $187
million for 19 Vision Plan priority actions that emphasize regional trails and connectivity to open
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space. As many of the regional trail projects are highly complex, Measure AA funding is
intended to leverage partner and grant funding to implement these projects.
The District provided an overview and refresher of the Vision Plan and its Priority Actions with
the public and with partners in November 2017 (R-17-124). In March 2018, the Board approved
the Measure AA Five-Year Recommended Projects List, as well as Measure AA Optional
Projects List, both of which include projects that advance regional trail priorities (R-18-24).
Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
On December 8, 2018, the Board strengthened their commitment to connecting people to open
space and regional trail connectivity by including Goal 2 in updates to the District’s Strategic
Plan Goals and Objectives (R-18-41):
Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Objective 1 – Communicate the purpose of the regional environmental protection vision
• Objective 2 – Refine and implement a comprehensive public outreach strategy, including
the engagement of diverse communities and enhanced public education programs
• Objective 3 – Expand opportunities to connect people to their public open space
preserves consistent with an environmental protection vision
DISCUSSION
Over the years, the District has participated in many regional trail programs, such as the San
Francisco Bay Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail, California Coastal Trail, and both the Santa Clara
County and the San Mateo County Trails Master Plans when planning trails and public access
within/to District preserves. In recent years, the District has fostered existing relationships and
developed new ones with cities, agencies, and other entities. These partnerships are vital to
expanding opportunities for connecting people and communities to their public open space. The
District will benefit from continuing to work with our regional trail partners by leveraging
mutual resources and expertise in trails planning and development, partnering on grants, and
creating broader and more seamless experiences for users.
The approved FY2019-20 Budget and Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP) contains
several major Vision Plan and Measure AA priority projects that include regional trails priorities
(R-19-82) through:
1. Land Conservation –future acquisitions for consideration that contain opportunities for
regional trails and connections to local trails
2. Public Access Improvements –current trail projects that connect to regional trails
3. Expand Regional Trail Connections – Projects that support or expand opportunities to
connect open space preserve trails to broader regional trail systems
Tables 1 and 2 below summarize regional trail priorities in both San Mateo and Santa Clara
Counties that intersect with the Board’s Vision Plan, Measure AA and CIAP Priorities:
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Table 1. Regional Trail Priorities in San Mateo County
Regional Trails Partners Relevant District Project
San Francisco Bay Trail City of East Palo Alto, Bay
Trail Program, SFPUC
Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and
Implementation (MAA02)
Bay Area Ridge Trail Lower La Honda Creek Phase II Loop
Trails (MAA07)
Cal Water, San Mateo
County Parks
Cal Water Land Exchange, Teague Hill
Preserve (VP34)
Bay to Sea Trail POST, City Half Moon
Bay, City of Redwood
City, City of East Palo
Alto, State Parks, San
Mateo County Parks,
Golden Gate National
Recreation Area, SF
Public Utilities
Commission, Coastside
Land Trust
• Ravenswood Bay Trail (MAA02)
• Purisima to the Sea Trail (MAA03)
• Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail (VP30)
• Miramontes Ridge Land Conservation
(MAA01)
Palo Alto to Sea Trail City of Palo Alto, POST,
State Parks, San Mateo
County Parks
Cloverdale Ranch Land Opportunity
(MAA13)
Regional-serving trail San Mateo County Public
Works Department
Alpine Road Trail, Coal Creek Preserve
(MAA10)
Table 2. Regional Trail Priorities in Santa Clara County
Regional Trails Partners Relevant District Project
Bay Area Ridge Trail
and
Juan Bautista de Anza
National Historic Trail*
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Council, National Parks
Service Juan Bautista de
Anza National Historic
Trail Program, Caltrans,
Santa Clara County Parks
Highway 17 Bay Area Ridge Trail/Anza
Trail Crossing and Trail Connections
(MAA20)
Santa Clara County Parks El Sereno Trails, Wildlife Corridors and
Land Conservation (MAA19)
Caltrans, Santa Clara
County Roads and Airport
Bear Creek Redwoods Phase II Trail
Improvements (MAA21)
Santa Clara County Parks,
Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Beatty Property Parking Area and Trail
Connections (MAA22)
Skyline to Sea Trail and
Saratoga to Sea Trail
City of Saratoga, Santa
Clara County Parks
Saratoga to Sea Trail (MAA18)
Stevens Creek Trail
(Middle)
Friends of Stevens Creek
Trail, Cities of Cupertino,
Sunnyvale, Mountain
View and Los Altos
Rancho San Antonio Multi-modal Access
Study (MAA11)
*While the 1200-mile Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (Anza Trail) is located along the San Francisco
peninsula in San Mateo County, the District has most recently worked with the Anza Trail on the Highway 17
Wildlife and Regional Trail Crossing and trail connections projects in Santa Clara County.
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Regional Trails Planning Partnerships
With the 2014 voter approval of Measure AA, the District has amplified its ability to acquire,
plan, develop, and complete new public access trails and low-intensity recreational facilities that
connect communities to open space preserves. To achieve the Vision Plan and Measure AA
priorities, the District builds upon existing relationships and fosters new partnerships with
federal, state, regional, and local agencies and non-traditional partners such as public utility
commissions, transit agencies, and others.
In late 2014, the District conducted outreach and coordinated with multiple agencies and
stakeholders to nominate existing and potential regional parks, trails, and other publicly
accessible recreation facilities to be designated as Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs). The
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) PCA program is a voluntary program for local
jurisdictions, which includes Counties, Cities, and Open Space Special Districts, to identify
regionally significant open space areas that have evidence-based conservation, restoration, and/or
recreation value. Projects within designated PCAs may be eligible and/or better positioned for
future grant funding to help leverage Measure AA funding.
On May 13, 2015, the Board adopted a resolution of support endorsing six (6) PCAs in San
Mateo County and nine (9) PCAs in Santa Clara County; and a resolution of support for two
PCAs nominated by the California State Coastal Conservancy and a resolution of support for one
PCA nominated by the City of Menlo Park (R-15-73). The Board’s approval of the PCA
nominations designated approximately 95% of District lands within a PCA. The Coastal
Conservancy (Conservancy) also nominated the Coastal Trail as a PCA in the Regional
Recreation category. The Coastal Trail is a network of public trails extending along the 1,200-
mile California coastline. This designation would be similar to the existing PCAs that include
the San Francisco Bay Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which both received funding from the
2013 PCA grant program. The Conservancy worked with the Counties of San Mateo, San
Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma on resolutions by the boards of supervisors supporting the
nomination of the Coastal Trail. The Board supported the Conservancy’s PCA nomination.
In December 2018, the Board approved a request for a one-time contribution of $500,000 to
support the natural resource restoration, public access improvements, and management of
Tunitas Creek Beach, and long-term management of the nearby Cowell-Purisima Trail, which is
a segment of the California Coastal Trail (R-18-154). The District’s funding contribution
leveraged an additional $8.2 million of funding secured for San Mateo County to restore and
open the beach to public access within three years, and maintain and manage Tunitas Creek
Beach and the nearby 3.6-mile Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail over the long-term. This
partnership contribution is consistent with Vision Plan Portfolio 30: Support California Coastal
Trail.
At the September 23, 2015 Board meeting, the Board authorized the General Manager or
designee to sign on to the Santa Cruz Mountains Stewardship Network (SCMSN) Memorandum
of Agreement (R-15-142), which was subsequently updated to a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU). On December 8, 2016, the General Manager signed on to a MOU with the Peninsula
Working Group (PWG), which is comprised of partner agencies such as the California State
Coastal Conservancy (CCC), San Mateo County Parks, and POST.
Through the work of the SCMSN and PWG, the District has been participating in coalition and
planning meetings to share information and coordinate on current and emerging regional trails at
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a landscape-level that crosses multiple jurisdictions. One of the project priorities that emerged
from the PWG is the Bay to the Sea Trail initiative. In 2018, POST formed a new Planning
Coalition for the Bay to Sea Trail to develop a vision for this 40-mile regional trail that would
connect multiple jurisdictions and communities from the baylands to the San Mateo coast. The
Bay to Sea Trail is an example of an external-led regional trails planning priority in San Mateo
County that supports and integrates with several District project priorities (Ravenswood Bay
Trail connection, Purisima to Sea trail, Miramontes Ridge Gateway).
Other external trails planning activities in San Mateo County that the District participates in
include:
• South Skyline Bay Area Ridge Trail Extension
• Phleger Estate Trail Assessment and Planning
• San Mateo County Ohlone Portola Heritage Trail
• District 4 Caltrans Bicycle Plan and District 4 Caltrans Pedestrian Plan
• California Coastal Trail/Coastal Bluffs Coastal Trail Connections
• California Coastal Trail /Tunitas Creek Beach Master Plan
• City of Half Moon Bay Pedestrian and Bikeways Master Plan
Partner Presentations
To share some of the current and emerging regional trail planning initiatives and priorities in San
Mateo County, the District has invited trail partners to present their regional trails program
priorities, conceptual visions and current planning work. Representatives from the San Francisco
Bay Trail Program, Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission,
POST, San Mateo County Parks, and City of Palo Alto will present information on these regional
trail initiatives.
• San Francisco Bay Trail
The San Francisco Bay Trail is a vision of a continuous 500-mile walking and cycling path
along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay running through 9 counties, 47 cities and across 7
toll bridges. With over 350 miles in place, including paths on 5 toll bridges, the Bay Trail is
now 70% complete as a recreation and active transportation corridor. Numerous shoreline
partners are working to connect communities to parks, open space, schools, environmental
education centers, and transit stations, for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
• Bay Area Ridge Trail
Thirty years ago, the vision for the Bay Area Ridge Trail (Ridge Trail) was developed to
unite the ridge lines encircling the Bay Area into one continuous park with a 550-mile
Ridge Trail. In 1987, Greenbelt Alliance, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, National
Park Service, and citizen advocates came together to help form the Bay Area Ridge Trail
Council. Today, 375 miles are open and ready to explore, 80% of which are open to hikers,
bikes, and horses. The first Ridge Trail segment was dedicated at Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve in May 1989. Most recently, the Ridge Trail Council
dedicated a 5.2-mile segment on the Mt Umunhum Summit at Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve in 2017. Currently, the Ridge Trail Council is supporting the Highway 17 Wildlife
and Regional Trail Crossing and related trail connections. The completed connection will
create over a 50-mile continuous stretch of Ridge Trail.
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• SFPUC South Skyline Ridge Trail Extension
The proposed San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Bay Area Ridge Trail
Extension includes construction of a new trail parallel to upper Highway 35 from the
Highway 92 intersection south to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)
Phleger Estate. The new extension, combined with transferring an approximately 2 mile
trail easement from Highway 92 north through Skylawn Cemetery to the existing Fifield-
Cahill Ridge trail at Cemetery Gate on Cahill Ridge, would allow the SFPUC to manage
and provide 16.5 miles of trail across the 23,000-acre SFPUC Peninsula Watershed. The
proposed project also includes the operation of the 16.5 miles of trail, trailhead
improvements, and a new enhanced ADA trail loop at Cemetery Gate.
• Bay to Sea Trail
The Bay to Sea Trail will be an approximately 40-mile multiuse (hike, bike, equestrian)
trail that guides and connects people to open space in the Peninsula between the San
Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. This east-west trail will also connect people to regional
trails within San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and other counties. A Bay to Sea Trail
Planning Coalition (Planning Coalition) was formed in 2018 and is comprised of
representatives from public land agencies (county, city, special district, etc.), non-profit
organizations, state agencies, and others who play a critical role in planning, designing and
managing this trail. This coalition recognizes the benefits and need of working in
collaboration on this regional trail project, understanding that the full trail will cross lands
managed by numerous agencies and affect many communities directly and indirectly. The
Planning Coalition will engage externally with community members, agencies and
organization advisors to seek input as needed throughout the project.
• Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail
To recognize the 250th anniversary of Gaspar de Portola's expedition and the first European
sighting of the San Francisco Bay, which was the catalyst for the development of
California, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors sought to create a trail system that
traverses the expedition route. In total, the trail will span approximately 90 miles. It will
traverse the route used by the expedition from Año Nuevo north to Pacifica following
Ohlone trails between villages and then to the discovery sight at Sweeney Ridge. The trail
will then continue south to the Crystal Springs Regional Trail at San Bruno Avenue, to the
Town of Woodside and City of Menlo Park. Half of the proposed trail exists and utilizes
portions of the California Coastal Trail and Crystal Springs Regional Trail. The remaining
segments will need to be developed. Approximately 95 percent of the proposed trail is on
public lands.
• Dumbarton Rail Corridor Feasibility and Environmental Review
The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is exploring the feasibility of reopening
the Dumbarton Rail Corridor to enhance mobility options between the East Bay (Union
City) and San Francisco Peninsula (Redwood City). As part of the Dumbarton Corridor
Transportation Study, the feasibility of a multiuse path adjacent to passenger rail is being
explored. If deemed feasible, a 4.6-mile long segment of this multiuse path would connect
to the District’s Bay Trail connection at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and may be
included as a section of the Bay to Sea Trail. This path would create an off-street
transportation/recreation connection between downtown Redwood City, the Bay Trail, and
the open space areas along the Bay.
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• Palo Alto to Sea Trail
The City of Palo Alto developed a conceptual-level vision of the Palo Alto to Sea trail that
would provide future east-west connections between District preserves and County and
State parklands to the southern San Mateo County coast. The 2017 Palo Alto Parks and
Recreation Master Plan describes the Palo Alto to Sea Trail as: Improving trail connections
and access to our parks and open space was identified as an important priority by the
community. Linkages promote the "Green Necklace" vision for the City allowing regional
connections to adjacent cities and open spaces... including multi-modal trails.
Future Opportunities
As part of future annual Budget and Action Plan processes, staff will present Vision Plan and
Measure AA Five-Year optional projects that facilitate regional trail connections for Board
prioritization.
o MAA05 ‐ La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration and Conservation
Grazing Projects
- Design and construct a new segment of the Ridge Trail to connect the Red Barn area
to upper La Honda Creek and Skyline Boulevard. Fulfills a Master Plan goal to
provide a multi‐use trail and expand visitor access to the upper Preserve.
o MAA08 - La Honda/Russian Ridge - Preservation of the Upper San Gregorio Creek
Watershed and Ridge trail completion
- Land conservation opportunities to purchase additional open space lands.
o MAA12 - Peninsula and South Bay Cities: Partner to Complete Middle Stevens Creek Trail
o MAA14 - Regional: Trail Connections and Campgrounds
- Open New Trails throughout the Redwoods connecting large parks like Big Basin
Redwoods State Park
o MAA17‐ Regional: Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail
- In partnership with Santa Clara County Parks, the District completed acquisitions of
land necessary for the Upper Stevens Creek Trail corridor.
- Partner with Santa Clara County Parks to design and construct a new multi‐use trail
connecting Picchetti Ranch and Montebello with Upper Stevens Creek County Park,
benefitting a wide range of user groups across the region.
o MAA25‐ Regional: Loma Prieta Area Public Access, Regional Trails, and Habitat Projects
- Opportunity to connect regional multi-use trail between Sierra Azul Preserve and
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
In addition, regional trail partners have identified emerging opportunities to collaborate and work
on significant gaps in the regional trails system that include:
o Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing at Highway 35 – Interim Bay Area Ridge Trail connection
between SFPUC’s new South Skyline Ridge Trail Extension to the existing Ridge Trail at the
North Ridge Parking Area in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
o Bay to Sea Trail – Letter of Intent for agency and partner staff to participate in and provide
technical assistance on feasibility studies, planning and development of the 40-mile regional
trail connection.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Review of regional trails programs and priorities has no immediate fiscal impact. The Measure
AA project portfolios with regional trails components represent approximately $90 million in
San Mateo County and $97 million in Santa Clara County.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Board briefly discussed this item at the December 6, 2018 Board Retreat, and this item is
brought to the full Board due to full Board interest.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. The District completed additional
public notice to an interested party mailing that included agencies and entities who work on
regional trails programs and priorities.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and no
environmental review is required. Any necessary environmental review required by CEQA shall
be completed before any specific project is commenced.
NEXT STEPS
The General Manager will sign a nonbinding Letter of Intent to work collaboratively on the Bay
to Sea Trail project with other partners.
Attachments:
1. FY2019-2020 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
2. Regional Trails Map from Open Space Vision Plan
Responsible Department Head:
Jane Mark, AICP, Planning Department
Prepared by:
Jane Mark, AICP, Planning Department
Michael Williams, Real Property Department
Elish Ryan, Real Property Department
Contact person:
Jane Mark, AICP, Planning Manager
Graphics prepared by:
Individual agencies and entities
Francisco Lopez Tapia, GIS Technician
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
FY2019-20 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection
vision with partners
Objective 1 – Continue implementation of the District’s Vision Plan and communicate progress on projects
through reporting results and building partner relationships
Objective 2 – Build and strengthen diverse partnerships to implement a collaborative and science-based
approach to environmental protection on the Peninsula, South Bay and San Mateo Coast
Objective 3 – Build and strengthen relationships with legislators to advocate environmental protection goals
Objective 4 – Take a regional leadership role in promoting the benefi ts of open space and sustainable agriculture
Objective 5 – Expand regional climate change resiliency and adaptation to preserve healthy natural systems
Objective 6 – Work with fi re agencies and surrounding communities to strengthen the prevention of, preparation
for, and response to wildland fi res
Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
Objective 1 – Communicate the purpose of the regional environmental protection vision
Objective 2 – Refi ne and implement a comprehensive public outreach strategy, including the engagement
of diverse communities and enhanced public education programs
Objective 3 – Expand opportunities to connect people to their public open space preserves consistent
with an environmental protection vision
Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfi ll the mission
Objective 1 – Provide the necessary resources, tools, and infrastructure, including technology upgrades
and capacity building
Objective 2 – Continuously improve recent process and business model changes to effectively and effi ciently
deliver Vision Plan projects and the District’s ongoing functions
Objective 3 – Refl ect the changing community we serve in the District’s visitors, staff, volunteers, and partners
Objective 4 – Build state of readiness for potential disruptions by completing a risk assessment and creating
a business continuity plan
Goal 4 – Position the District for long-term fi nancial sustainability to fulfi ll the District’s
mission on behalf of the public
Objective 1 – Continue to engage constituents for bond sales and via the work of the Bond Oversight
Committee –“Promises made, promises kept.”
Objective 2 – Pursue discretionary funding opportunities and partnerships to augment operating,
capital, and bond funding sources
Objective 3 – Ensure discretionary funding opportunities are available and successful through advocacy
and education
Objective 4 – Ensure large capital expenses are evaluated within the long-term fi nancial model and
remain fi nancially sustainable
Objective 5 – Ensure land acquisitions, including associated public access and land management costs,
are evaluated within the long-term fi nancial model and remain fi nancially sustainable
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Mfdpen Boun • ry
Big Basin Redwoods
State Park
Don Edwards
SF Bay National
Wildlife Refuge
Ravenswood
East
Palo
Monte
Bello
Long
Ridge
Mountain
View
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Priority Action Portfolio #
(Approximate location)
Regional Trail Connection Projects
(Represents generalized location)
Midpen lands to be opened
Midpen open space preserves
Major city, county, state £t federal parks, open space
preserves, and publicly -owned watershed lands
This map shows a long-term, shared vision of a thriving, interconnected
regional open space network, accomplished with POST, San Mateo and
Santa Clara County, State Parks, and other public and private partners.
Stevens
Creek
Shoreline
Nature
Study
Area
Picchetti
Ranch Fremont
Older
Saratoga
Gap
astle Rock
State Park
gA Saratoga
s Creek
..ounty Park
os Gatos,
When the Vision
Plan trails are
complete, 99% of
Midpen residents
will live within
5 miles of a
regional trail.
:rn-Skyline Monte
inty Park ereno yi
El Sereno
St. Joseph's
Hill
Sierra Azul
Bear
Creek
Redwood
Connection to
Mount Umunhum Summit -
the Highest Point on the
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Loma Prieta Public Access
and Connection to Nisene
Marks State Park