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SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Mitchell Park Community Center – El Palo Alto Room
3700 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Thursday, March 15, 2018
10:00 AM
A G E N D A
10:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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1. Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan Review, and Measure AA Five-
Year Project List Approval (R-18-24)
Staff Contact: Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager, Stefan Jaskulak, Chief Financial
Officer/Director of Administrative Services, Brian Malone, Acting Assistant General Manager,
and Christine Butterfield, Acting Assistant General Manager
Acting General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Review and affirm or amend the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement and
Action Plan.
2. If amended, direct the Acting General Manager to reevaluate staff and resource capacity and,
if needed, return to the full Board in April with any additional recommendations for further
discussion and direction.
3. Review, amend as needed, and approve the Measure AA Five-Year Project List and Optional
Project List.
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Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California 94022.
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 special meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for
review on March 8, 2018, 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/Assistant to the General Manager
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AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan Review, and Measure AA Five-Year
Project List Approval
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Review and affirm or amend the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement and
Action Plan.
2. If amended, direct the Acting General Manager to reevaluate staff and resource capacity and,
if needed, return to the full Board in April with any additional recommendations for further
discussion and direction.
3. Review, amend as needed, and approve the Measure AA Five-Year Project List and Optional
Project List.
SUMMARY
Annually, the Board of Directors (Board) holds two strategic planning retreats to establish work
plan priorities for the upcoming fiscal year (process described in Attachment 1). At the February
1, 2018 Board Retreat, the Board adopted Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives to guide District
work priorities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 (Attachment 2). The Board also amended and
approved the Prioritization Criteria for Measure AA (MAA) Projects (Attachment 3) and
conducted a preliminary review and prioritization of the MAA Optional Project List.
At the second Board Retreat scheduled on March 15, the Board will review and either affirm or
amend the proposed FY2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP) (Attachment 4).
If the Board directs significant changes, the Acting General Manager will reevaluate staff and
resource capacity, and if needed, return to the Board with the findings and recommendations for
further discussion and direction. The outcomes of the March 2018 retreat will guide the
development of the final proposed FY2018-19 CIAP, which the Action and Budget Committee
(ABC) will review in detail on April 24, 2018.
At the Board Retreat, staff will also review the MAA Five-Year Project List for FY2018-19 to
FY2022-23 (Attachment 5) and present in more detail the MAA Optional Project List
(Attachment 6). Staff will offer conclusions of progress made to date for each MAA Portfolio as
well as available opportunities to demonstrate progress on Portfolios that remain largely
untouched. The Board will review, amend as needed, and consider final approval of the MAA
Five-Year Project List and Optional Project List.
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BACKGROUND
Results of the February 1, 2018 Board Retreat I
Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
On February 1, 2018, the Board approved the Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives for FY 2018-
19 (Attachment 2). Notable updates include:
• Implementing and communicating progress on projects that fulfill the District’s Vision
Plan goals by reporting results and building partner relationships.
• Positioning the District to take a regional leadership role in promoting the benefits of
open space and sustainable agriculture in supporting the sustainability of our region and
enhancing climate change resiliency.
• Separately evaluating the financial sustainability of large capital expenses and land
acquisitions to ensure public access and land management costs are evaluated as part of
land acquisition expenses.
Prioritization Criteria for Measure AA Projects
The Board also amended and approved the Prioritization Criteria for MAA projects (Attachment
3). The Board added a tier three criteria to support sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on
the San Mateo coast.
Proposed MAA Five-Year Project List and Optional Project List (FY2018-19 to FY2022-23)
Staff provided information regarding MAA project accomplishments completed to date.
Demonstrable progress is underway on 19 of the 25 portfolios, and 27 of the 49 projects are
complete from the original MAA Five-Year Project List. In addition, 18 projects are currently in
progress and staff continue to pursue three property acquisition projects. Only one project, the
Quarry Trail in Rancho San Antonio, has not yet begun. Lastly, staff presented the Optional
MAA Project List and the Board provided preliminary input regarding the prioritization of these
additional discretionary projects.
DISCUSSION
Proposed FY2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP)
The proposed FY2018-19 CIAP includes 121 projects (Attachment 4) of which 76 projects are
continuing from FY2017-18, 40 are new, and five are reoccurring (e.g. vehicle and heavy
equipment purchasing). The CIAP is organized according to the District’s four program areas:
Land Acquisition and Preservation (18 projects), Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
(33 projects), Public Access and Education (30 projects), and Infrastructure and Other Projects
(40 projects). The three-year CIAP is limited to those projects that begin or have activity in
FY2018-19 and continue on as multi-year projects into FY2019-20 and FY2020-21. The CIAP
does not identify new projects that will begin in these outer years as the addition of new projects
are considered each year during the annual Budget and Action Plan development process.
The CIAP provides the Board with a comprehensive view of the proposed projects for the
upcoming year and includes the following key project information: MAA eligibility; connection
to Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives; whether the project received prior Board approval (i.e.,
continuation from FY2017-18) or is new; estimated budget, and a brief project description. The
Board will deliberate on potential additions, removals, or other amendments to the project list
prior to affirming the proposed FY2018-19 CIAP.
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FY2018-19 CIAP Overview
At the March retreat, staff will present a high-level overview of the FY2018-19 CIAP and
highlight the major focus areas identified for the upcoming year. These focus areas are briefly
listed below.
Focus Areas
• Land Conservation
o San Jose Water Company watershed lands – potential purchase
o Cloverdale – additional research, due diligence, and purchase preparations
o Addition to Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve – potential purchase
• Natural Resource Protection
o Climate Change program
o Habitat improvements and species protection
• Bear Creek Preserve opening and public access development
o Phase I completion and west-side preserve opening
o Phase II east-side restoration to prepare for public access
o Stables site improvements
• La Honda Creek Preserve
o Red Barn area parking and trails, and public opening
o Phase II trails
• Purisima-to-the-Sea
o Lot line adjustment and site clean up to facilitate a future regional trail
o Public access plan with parking and regional trail connection
• New District Staff Facilities
o New Administrative Office
o New South Area Office
o Meyer Ranger residence
• Agriculture
o Grazing and agriculture infrastructure development
o Agricultural workforce housing
o Livestock protection
o Basic Policy update and Agricultural Policy review
• District-wide Policies
o ADA Self-assessment and Transition Plan Update
o Drones
o Emergency Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Departments assessed internal capacity to deliver the proposed CIAP through a resource loading
process. The FY2018-19 CIAP reflects these capacity assumptions. Board directed changes to
the proposed CIAP may require a subsequent resource capacity evaluation. If this evaluation
identifies resource capacity issues, the Acting General Manager will return to the Board to either
recommend project reductions and/or request additional resources to accomplish the CIAP, prior
to meeting with the Action Plan and Budget Committee in late April 2018.
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Proposed MAA Five-Year Project List and Optional Project List
MAA Five-Year Project List
The District implemented its first, multi-year capital improvement program last year. To
synchronize the capital improvement program and approval of the MAA Five-Year Project List,
staff initiated a new Board review cycle of MAA projects in January 2018. Staff evaluated
MAA projects using the updated Board-approved prioritization criteria (Attachment 3). These
criteria include immediate public safety concerns; existing, legal or formal commitment; and five
year deadline regarding partnership agreements or grants.
As part of the evaluation, staff included “projects underway” as a high priority criterion,
formerly a second tier criteria, based upon the level of District financial and staff time
investment to date, and because the Board had previously included the projects in either the
original Five-Year MAA Project List and/or the FY2017-18 Action Plan.
Optional Project List
There is insufficient capacity to include all of the potential MAA projects in the Proposed MAA
Five-Year Project List over the next five years. However, as the District completes projects
included in the Five-Year MAA Project List, staff may have capacity to deliver some additional
projects. The Optional Project List includes those projects that are ready to proceed when staff
capacity is available and partnerships or other opportunities arise. The Board will review and
provide direction to staff regarding the prioritization of the Optional Project List at the Retreat so
that as capacity and opportunities allow, staff has clarity as to which new projects can be added
to the District’s CIAP in future years. Staff will provide more detail regarding this process at the
Retreat.
To develop the Optional Project List, staff met in internal, cross-functional department meetings
and identified high-ranking optional (discretionary) projects based on the following:
1. Board priorities as expressed in the dot exercise at the February 1, 2018 Board retreat;
2. Meeting the goal of demonstrating progress on additional MAA Portfolios by year 10; and
3. Board updated Measure AA Prioritization Criteria.
MAA signifies a commitment made by the District to the voters. The Board reinforced this
commitment in the updated Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives for FY2018-19 by including the
phrase: "promises made, promises kept". While work is underway on 19 of the 25 MAA
Portfolios, six MAA Portfolios have yet to show demonstrable progress. Of these six,
opportunities exist in the next five years to make progress on the following four:
• AA01 - Miramontes Ridge - Gateway to the Coast Public Access, Stream Restoration,
and Agricultural Enhancement
o Purchase opportunity to facilitate public access to open space adjacent to Half
Moon Bay (Upper Johnston Ranch Property)
• AA08 - La Honda/Russian Ridge - Preservation of the Upper San Gregorio Creek
Watershed and Ridge trail completion
o Land conservation opportunities to purchase additional open space lands.
• AA13 - Cloverdale Ranch -Wildlife Protection, Grazing, and Trail Connections
o Project scoping and due diligence to understand staffing resources and land
management requirements in preparation for a potential acquisition.
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• AA16 - Long Ridge - Trail connections to Devils Canyon and Eagle Rock
o Opportunity for expanded trail connections to scenic destination points.
In an effort to continue demonstrating progress on each MAA Portfolio, the Acting General
Manager recommends including the projects listed above into the proposed MAA Optional
Project List. Of these, the first three are proposed in the CIAP given available partners and/or
purchase opportunities, with the fourth one (AA16 – Long Ridge) expected to begin by FY2022-
2023.
The final two untouched Portfolios would remain on hold at this time due to no currently known
or available partnership or purchase opportunity:
• AA12 - Peninsula and South Bay Cities: Partner to Complete Middle Stevens Creek Trail
• AA14 - Regional: Trail Connections and Campgrounds
The MAA Portfolios are part of the top 25 Vision Plan projects, which rated the highest amongst
the public, stakeholders, Board, and Citizens Advisory Committee during the vision planning
process.
Operational Budget Considerations
As part of the CIAP and Budget development process, internal discussions have confirmed a
need for additional staffing resources to meet increased land management and public
programming needs. The opening of Mount Umunhum and Lower La Honda in 2017 has
demanded significantly more staffing resources than originally anticipated. For example at
Mount Umunhum, patrol staff must maintain a constant presence on weekends due to the
continued high visitation to oversee parking and circulation issues. In addition, maintenance
staff make many more regular visits than anticipated to clean restrooms and pick up trash. In
general, the overall growth in acres conserved, acres opened to public use, the sustained high
level of visitation at newly opened areas, and growing interest in District programs is demanding
additional staff time from both the Visitor Services (Rangers, Docent Programs) and Land and
Facilities Departments (Maintenance). Expected to further increase these demands is the
upcoming opening of Bear Creek Redwoods. The increased need for ranger, maintenance, and
public programming support is evidence of the growing public awareness, participation, and
support in District activities, and a testament to the impact the District and MAA is creating to
improving the quality of life for Bay Area residents. The Acting General Manager will bring
specific requests for new positions and associated costs to address increased needs for patrol,
maintenance, and public programs to the ABC in April and to the full Board in May.
FISCAL IMPACT
Review and affirmation of the FY2018-19 CIAP and review and approval of the MAA Five-Year
Project List and Optional Project List (FY2018-19 to FY2022-23) have no direct fiscal impact.
However, these actions will drive the development of the FY2018-19 Budget and three-year
CIAP.
Preliminary financial information for the FY2018-19 CIAP was reviewed to ensure the proposed
projects match available funding sources. This preliminary review only includes the upcoming
fiscal year, not the subsequent years of FY2019-20 and FY2020-21.
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The table below provides an overview of the preliminary budget numbers for FY2018-19 for the
General Fund and capital expenditures that are reimbursable from bond funds.
Proposed FY2018-19 CIAP General Fund Bond Reimbursable
Revenue $50,988,830
Operating 30,344,413
General Fund Capital 7,654,600 1,457,600
Measure AA Capital 15,151,403
Debt Service 11,020,585
Total Expenditures 49,019,598 16,609,003
Net 1,969,232
The numbers in the table above are preliminary and likely to change as the budget continues to
be developed and more accurate and final numbers are incorporated.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was brought directly to the full Board given full Board interest and importance.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act, as well as to members of the public on
the Measure AA interested parties list.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
NEXT STEPS
The outcomes of the February 1 and March 15 Board Retreat Meetings will guide the
development of the FY2018-19 Budget and Action Plan, including the 3-Year CIAP, which will
be reviewed by the ABC and the full Board per the dates listed below:
4/24/2018 Action Plan & Budget Committee (meeting #1)
5/01/2018 Action Plan & Budget Committee (if needed)
5/23/2018 Board Initial Review of Budget & Public Hearing
6/14/2018 Board Adoption of Budget
Attachments:
1. Budget Planning Process Overview
2. FY 2018-19 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
3. Measure AA Prioritization Criteria 2018
4. Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY 2018-19
5. MAA 5 Year Recommended Projects List FY2018-19 through FY2022-23
6. MAA Optional Projects List FY 2018-19 through FY2022-23
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Responsible Department Head:
Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager
Prepared by:
Christine Butterfield, Acting Assistant General Manager
Stefan Jaskulak, Chief Financial Officer
Brian Malone, Acting Assistant General Manager
Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager
Budget Planning Process Overview Attachment 1
Strategic
Planning
(Nov-Jan)
• Develop Environmental Scan
• Update Strategic Goals
• Board Retreat #1
Action Plan
Development
(Nov-Mar)
• Project Scoping
• Resource Loading
• Measure AA Prioritization Review
• Develop Capital Improvement & Action Plan
• Board Retreat #2
Budget Preparation
(Jan-Apr)
• Initialize Budget in NWS
• Finalize OpEx/CapEx Budgets & Action Plan
• Review Budget & Action Plan with Managers/AGMs/CFO
• Review Budget & Action Plan with GM
Board
Review
(Apr-Jun)
• Present Budget & Action Plan to ABC Committee
• Follow-up Presentations to ABC (if needed)
• ABC Approves Budget & Action Plan
• Board's Initial Review of Budget & Action Plan
• Board Adopts Budget & Action Plan
Board Approved February 1, 2018
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FY 2018-19 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
•Objective 1 – Review, and if needed refine, the District’s Vision Plan
•Objective 2 – Build and strengthen diverse partnerships to implement a collaborative approach
to environmental protection on the Peninsula, South Bay and San Mateo Coast
•Objective 3 – Implement and communicate progress on projects that fulfill the District’s Vision
Plan goals through reporting results and building partner relationships
•Objective 4 – Build and strengthen relationships with legislators to advocate environmental
protection goals
•Objective 5 – Position the District to take a regional leadership role in promoting the benefits of
open space and sustainable agriculture to the sustainability of our region and climate change
resiliency
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 – Develop and lead implementation strategies to accommodate an expanding public
use of District preserves consistent with environmental protection vision
Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill 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 efficiently deliver Vision Plan projects and the District’s ongoing functions
•Objective 3 – Reflect the changing community we serve in the District’s visitors, staff,
volunteers, and partners
Goal 4 – Position the District for long-term financial sustainability to fulfill 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 financial model
and remain financially sustainable
•Objective 5 – Ensure land acquisitions, including associated public access and land management
costs, are evaluated within the long-term financial model and remain financially sustainable
Attachment 2
BOARD ADOPTED PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA FOR MEASURE AA PROJECTS
WEIGHTED THREE TIER SYSTEM
PER STUDY SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 2018
KEY CRITERION DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
TIER ONE CRITERIA (ESSENTIAL)
A Immediate Public Safety Concern Regarding District
Facilities and Infrastructure
Implementation action would address an imminent
public safety concern or emergency issue related to
District facilites or infrastructure (e.g. bridge failure)
Essential
B Existing or Prior Legal or Formal Commitment
Existing or prior formal or legal commitment (e.g.
written agreement) has been made to complete the
action item
Essential
C Existing Deadline Within 1‐5 Years
The action is associated with a specific deadline (within
1‐5 years) related to an existing grant, agreement, or
partner commitment
Essential
TIER TWO CRITERIA
D Project Underway
The action is in the middle of implementation and/or
the action is an essential part of a multi‐phase project
that is currently underway
2
E Quick Implementation (2 years or less) High level of confidence regarding the ease and
feasibility of implementation 2
F Need for Timely Action Loss of opportunity if timely action not taken 2
TIER THREE CRITERIA
G Broad Geographic Distribution Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of
benefits and new facilities 1
H Diverse Public Benefit
Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups
(hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all‐access)
and/or underserved populations, greater access for
limited mobility
1
I High Beneficial Impact for Public Use and
Recreation
The action would result in a significant, beneficial
impact to public use and recreation 1
J High Beneficial Impact for Natural Resources The action would result in a significant, beneficial
impact to natural resource values 1
K Partnership Opportunity Implementation action enhances or leverages
opportunities for partnerships 1
L Support Sustainable Agriculture Emphasis on the San Mateo Coast 1
Notes:
1. Prioritization and scheduling of projects may need to adjust to allow for the addition of new, unplanned opportunities as they
arise each year related to the implementation of Measure AA projects (e.g. new land purchase opportunity, partnership project,
etc.)
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Attachment 3
Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
CIAP Summary by Funding Source FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
Fund 10 - General Fund Operating $2,011,000 $1,143,000 $590,000 $3,744,000
Fund 20 - Hawthorn 83,000 0 0 83,000
Fund 30 - Measure AA 14,293,863 8,655,209 3,929,500 26,878,572
Fund 40 - General Fund Capital 9,112,200 6,915,650 3,575,950 19,603,800
Grants/Partnerships/Other 857,540 1,095,662 50,000 2,003,202
Total CIAP $26,357,603 $17,809,521 $8,145,450 $52,312,574
CIAP Summary by Program FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
Land Acquisition and Preservation*$1,139,500 $455,000 $400,000 $1,994,500
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 2,969,090 1,946,465 1,266,500 6,182,055
Public Access and Education 13,991,363 8,850,656 3,303,000 26,145,019
Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other 8,257,650 6,557,400 3,175,950 17,991,000
Total CIAP $26,357,603 $17,809,521 $8,145,450 $52,312,574
Project FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
MAA 02-002: Ravenswood Bay Trail - San Mateo County Measure
K Grant $200,000 $895,662 $1,095,662
MAA 21-007: Bear Creek Redwoods - Invasive Weeds
Treatment/Restoration 200,000 200,000 50,000 450,000
MAA 22-001: Hendrys Creek Restoration - Santa Clara Valley
Water District Grant 457,540 457,540
Total Grant Income 857,540 1,095,662 50,000 2,003,202
Total Capital Projects, net of Grant Income $22,548,523 $14,475,197 $7,455,450 $44,479,170
Grant Income
Note: The financial information for the FY2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP) is preliminary and was reviewed to ensure the proposed projects match available funding sources. This
preliminary review only includes the upcoming fiscal year, not the subsequent years FY2019-20 and FY2020-21. These subsequent years will only include projects that start, or have activity, in FY2018-19 and
are multi-year projects. The CIAP does not identify new projects that will begin in these outer years as addition of new projects are considered each year as part of the Budget and Action Plan development
process.
*The land budget does not include title and purchase costs and only accounts for appraisals and other costs associated with property purchase research and early negotiations. Land
purchase costs for titles or easements are approved at the time the Board considers purchase approval.
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Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
MAA 03-001: Lot Line Adjustment/Property Transfer Purisima Uplands $30,000 Pursue Giusti land purchase transfer to complete Purisima to the Sea corridor. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 03-002: Purisima Uplands Site Cleanup & Soils Remediation Assessment 140,000
Phase II testing for removal of above ground oil facility, fuel tank, and cabin for Purisima Uplands
property.Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 19-001: El Sereno Trails and Wildlife Corridors 37,500
Alignment assessment, preliminary trail design, and rights acquisition for trail connection to Sanborn
County Park. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 5
MAA 20-001: Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing
0
Work with public agency land owners to obtain trail easements and protect wildlife corridors for a
crossing of Highway 17. Note: Budget included in Pursue Watershed Protection Opportunities
(Supports MAA).Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 22-002: Sierra Azul Cathedral Oaks Land Conservation 20,000 Pursue purchase of lands with prior option rights (fee and easement).
New (Current &
Recommended MAA 5 Yr) Goal 2, Objective 3
Subtotal: Fund 30 - Measure AA Projects 227,500
Miramontes Ridge Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 1)*60,000
Pursue land purchase opportunities to grow the District's contiguous greenbelt at Miramontes Ridge
OSP including Johnston Ranch Uplands.
Board Approved (FY18
AP)/(Current & Optional 5 Yr
MAA) Goal 1, Objective 5
El Corte de Madera Creek Land Conservation (Supports MAA 4-1)*17,000
Pursue property rights to facilitate trail connections between Upper Area of La Honda Creek & El Corte
de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
La Honda Creek Upper Area Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 5)*33,000
Pursue property rights to facilitate trail connections at La Honda Creek OSP Red Barn Area (in support
of MAA 05-007). Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
Mindego Creek Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 8)*30,000
Work with POST to appraise and purchase property above Mindego Creek, in Upper San Gregorio
Creek Watershed.
New/(Current & Optional 5 Yr
MAA) Goal 1, Objective 2
Cloverdale Land Opportunity (Supports MAA Portfolio 13)*10,000 Prepare for potential future land purchase of Cloverdale Ranch property owned by POST. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
Land Opportunities - Long Ridge OSP (Supports MAA Portfolio 15)*20,000 Pursue land purchase opportunities to grow the District's contiguous greenbelt in Redwood Forests. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 5
El Sereno Trails and Wildlife Corridors (Supports MAA Portfolio 19)*35,000
Work with public agency and private land owners to purchase property and trail easements to connect
to Skyline, Sanborn County Park and protect wildlife corridors. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
Sierra Azul Rancho de Guadalupe Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio
24)*50,000
Pursue land purchase opportunity to grow the District's contiguous greenbelt in the Rancho de
Guadalupe area of Sierra Azul.Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 5
Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 25)*10,000
Pursue land purchase opportunity to grow the District's contiguous greenbelt in the Loma Prieta Area of
Sierra Azul.Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 5
Pursue Watershed Protection Opportunities (Supports MAA)*150,000
Pursue land purchase opportunity to protect the Los Gatos, Guadalupe, and Saratoga Creek regional
significant watershed at Sierra Azul, Bear Creek Redwoods, El Sereno, and Saratoga Gap OSPs. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
Cal-Water Exchange (ECdM) 23,000
Pursue property rights to facilitate trail connections between Huddart Park and Teague Hill OSP,
and pursue future land conservation protections in the Bear Creek Watershed. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 2, Objective 3
Lower San Gregorio Creek Watershed Land Conservation 74,000 Pursue opportunity to protect watershed and farmland in the Lower San Gregorio watershed. Board Approved (FY18 AP) Goal 1, Objective 2
District-wide purchase options & low-value Land Fund 400,000
Budget allocations for purchase option funds to enter into purchase and sale agreements for other open
space lands with property owners. These funds are also used for low-value land purchases under the
General Manager’s purchasing authority such as small parcels, public trail easements or patrol and
maintenance access easements. Reoccuring
Subtotal: Fund 40 - General Fund Capital Projects 912,000
Total Land Acquisition and Preservation $1,139,500
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION PROJECT DETAILS
*If and once these purchase oppourtunities are secured, costs related to the purchase will be transferred to Fund 30 - Measure AA. These projects do not include purchase price, only pre-qcuisition planning work. A request for a budget adjustment to include purchase price
will be made at the time of purchase.
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Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
Badger/Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment $100,000
Develop an RFPQ and award consultant services to provide expertise in
the management of grasslands and upland habitat for badger and
burrowing owl. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Brush Encroachment on Rangeland 40,000
Provide a literature search on the most effective methods of safetly
removing brush encroachment on high native biodiversity areas. Provide a
long term plan for both Toto Ranch and rangeland areas of Purisima Creek
Redwoods. New Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
Carbon Sequestration/Climate Change Analysis 70,000 Complete District's Climate Action Plan and begin implementation. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Cherry Springs Lake infrastructure Operations Plan 50,000 Develop operational plan for Cherry Springs water system. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Districtwide Pond Assessment 125,000 Re-inventory reptile and amphibian species on District lands to present
management recommendations and monitoring guidelines. New Goal 1, Objective 5
El Corte de Madera Watershed Protection Plan Sediment Science 65,000 Study instream sediment to produce scientific report and analysis of the
recently completed watershed protection program. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Endangered Species Act Programmatic Permitting 75,000 Develop State and Federal programmatic permits for compliance with
Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Groundwater Well Decommissioning 20,000
Locate and assess abandoned wells across the District and decomission
to prevent groundwater contamination. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Marbled Murrelet Recovery Planning 30,000
Assist in the development of recovery plans and assess species presence
and habitats on District lands. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Prescribed Fire Program Development 120,000
Develop prescribed fire program for MROSD lands and prepare
environmental review. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Restoration Forestry Demonstration Project 90,000
Develop pilot project to restore degraded forest habitat on District Open
Space Preserves. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
San Gregorio Creek Adjudication Compliance 42,000
Identify, monitor and report water use per the San Gregorio Creek
Watershed Adjudication. Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Toto Ranch Resources Plan 30,000
Assess property and identify sensitive habitats, management actions and
habitat enhancement opportunities for rare species. New Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
Water Quality Monitoring Program 22,000 Scope coordinated water quality monitoring effort and program. New Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
Water Rights Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting 65,000
Facilitate regular monitoring and annual reporting of District's water rights,
and assess new water rights. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Subtotal: Fund 10 - General Fund Operating Projects 944,000
MAA 03-003: Purisima Creek Fence Construction 80,031 Construct cattle fencing along both sides of Purisima Creek and install
gates at key access points to protect the riparian area.
New
(Recommended
MAA 5 Yr) Goal 1, Objective 5
MAA 05-002: Upper La Honda Creek Grazing Infrastructure 60,998
To protect the riparian corridor and to provide a water source for cattle in
the upper section of Pasture 3 at McDonald Ranch, this project will clean
and repair existing springbox and connect water line to a cattle trough in
Pasture 3 of McDonald Ranch.
New
(Recommended
MAA 5 Yr) Goal 1, Objective 5
MAA 09-001: Russian Ridge Grazing Infrastructure 79,275
Complete fencing and water system upgrades to increase conservation
grazing at the Mindego HIll area of the Russian Ridge OSP by opening a
new south pasture.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 5
MAA 09-003: Russian Ridge: Mindego Pond Improvement 373,716
Hire design build engineering consultants to implement the enhancement
of aquatic habitat for San Francisco garter snake, Western pond turtle and
California red-legged frog at Knuedler Lake and Upper Springs by
following the recommendations in the Mindego SFGS Habitat Managment
Plan.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 2
MAA 20-001: Bay Area Ridge Trail - Highway 17 Crossing 228,579
Provide a safe wildlife passage along Highway 17 by constructing one to
two new under and/or overcrossings between Los Gatos and Lexington
Reservoir.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 2
MAA 21-007: Bear Creek Redwoods - Invasive Weeds Treatment/Restoration 319,926
Implement targeted treatments per the Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Plan to control invasive weed populations at Bear Creek Redwoods to
facilitate opening preserve for public access.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
3
Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
MAA 21-008: Bear Creek Redwoods - Ponds Restoration and Water Rights 30,188
Implement repair recommendations from Ponds Assessment developed for
BCR and establish water rights.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 5
MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Landfill Characterization and Remediation 128,278
Conduct investigation to assess and characterize landfill for potential toxic
substances, develop remediation plan and CEQA analysis, and implement
remediation, to facilitate opening BCR for public access. New Goal 1, Objective 5
MAA 22-001: Hendrys Creek Property Land Restoration 599,849
Implement habitat improvements along 0.75-mile of Hendrys Creek and
tributaries within the freshwater wetland mitigation easement held by Santa
Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD).
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 2
Subtotal: Fund 30 - Measure AA Capital Projects 1,900,840
Los Trancos - Page Mill Eucalyptus Removal 124,250
This project will improve fire and road safety in Los Trancos Preserve next
to Page Mill Road by removing approximately one hundred mature
eucalyptus trees in the preserve.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objective 2
Subtotal: Fund 40 - General Fund Capital Projects 124,250
Total Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $2,969,090
OPERATING PROJECTS
Project Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
Archaeological Resource Survey, Assessment, Curation
Catalog and curate existing collections, survey known and unrecorded sites, provide
on-call assessments.
Board Approved
(FY18)Goal 2, Objective 3
IPM Program Coordination
Interdepartmental meetings to review invasive species prioritization, treatment, Best
Management Practices, and mitigation measures.Reoccuring Goal 1, Objective 5
Livestock Protection Policy Present Policy to farm bureau, L&F, and tenants for implementation.Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 2 & 5
Phytophthora Research
Research phytosphere (soil) diseases and develop BMPs for the District and testing
of revegetation sites.New Goal 1, Objective 5
Slender False Brome
Provide treatement of slender false brome, a noxious weed, on both District and
private protperties. Recurring Goal 1, Objective 5
Sudden Oak Death Monitoring and Research Support Sudden Oak Death and soil disease research, and expand preventative
treatments.Board Approved Goal 1, Objective 5
Review of Agricultural Policy & District's Role in Agricultural Workforce Housing
Review existing policies, guidelines and practices including the role of the District in
the provision of Agricultural Workforce Housing and prepare or amend policies
accordingly.New Goal 1, Objective 5
District Wildland Fire Coordination Team
Form a team to review all aspects of Wildfire prevention and response and develop
new District policies and procedures as needed.New
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Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
Cooley Landing Park Business and Operation Plan $150,000
Partner with City of East Palo Alto to develop a business and operating plan for Cooley Landing
Park.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 2 & 3
Rancho San Antonio (RSA) Carrying Capacity and Multimodal Access Study (Supports MAA Portfolio
11)98,000
To fulfill Vision Plan priority action #11, this project engages stakeholders and partner agencies
in exploring non-motorized mobility, transit options and parking alternatives for Rancho San
Antonio.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 1, Objective 2
Goal 2, Objective 2 & 3
Subtotal: Fund 10 - General Fund Operating Projects 496,000
MAA 02-001: Cooley Landing Interpretative Facilities Design and Implementation 946,110
Work with the City of East Palo Alto to design and implement the remaining site improvements
related to Cooley Landing Park.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 2 & 3
MAA 02-002: Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation 276,922
Complete 0.6-mile gap in the Bay Trail (Ravenswood Bay Trail) north of Ravenswood Open
Space Preserve.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 03-005: Purisima Uplands Public Access Site Plan and Trail Connection 65,986
This is a partnership opportunity with Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) to complete an
important regional trail connection from Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve to the Coast
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 1, Objectvie 2
Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 04-004: El Corte de Madera Oljon Trail Implementation 365,949
Completion of Phase III & IV of the Oljon Trail connecting Steam Donkey Trail to the
Springboard Trail, which is the final trail construction/restoration associated with Watershed
Protection Program.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 05-005: La Honda Creek Red Barn Parking Area and Easy Trail 374,795
Prepare a conceptual site plan for the new public access area planned at the Red Barn area of
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 05-007: Upper La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections 256,564
The project includes planning, technical studies (biological, cultural, geotechnical), design, and
implementation for a portion of the Phase II Trails identified in the La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve Master Plan.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 05-008: La Honda Creek White Barn Structural Rehabilitation 194,201
Assess, plan, design, and implement structural improvements for the La Honda Creek White
Barn.
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 4, Objective 4
MAA 06-XXX: Hawthorns Public Access Site Plan and CEQA 166,157
Develop a public access site plan for the Hawthorns property in combination with the Town of
Portola Valley's request to realign/widen the existing Alpine Road trail (Partnership Project
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 1, Objectvie 2
Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 07-XXX: Driscoll La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections 157,053
Design, permit, and construct the "La Honda Creek Loop Trail", a three mile multi-use trail
providing the Preserve's first bicycle access.
New (Current and
Recommended
MAA 5Yr) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 10-001: Alpine Road Regional Trail - Coal Creek 283,539
Prepare design plans for culvert and road repairs and CEQA review to reopen the dirt Alpine
Road for visitor use.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 2, Objective 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
MAA 11-002PL: Deer Hollow Farm - White Barn Rehabilitation 30,901
In collaboration with City of Mountain View and other partners, complete historic and structural
assessments to inform design of site improvements including barn repairs using donation
funding (Partnership Project)
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 1, Objectvie 3
MAA 17-002: Lysons Disposition at Monte Bello 445,669
Project scope includes remediation, demolition, and removal of uninhabitable structures and site
grading to reduce potential impacts to stream system to allow for the opening of the regional
Stevens Creek Trail corridor to public access
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 17-004: Stevens Creek Nature Trail Bridges - Monte Bello 371,024
Install a new pedestrian bridge over Steven's Creek where currenty there is a wet crossing and
remove and replace an existing pedestrian bridge with a longer bridge on an unnamed tributary
of Steven's Creek in Monte Bello OSP.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 2, Objective 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
MAA 20-002: Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing 205,114
Based on results of work within the MAA 20-001 project, support completion of Caltrans project
documentation (Project Study Report - PSR) expected to be complete by Spring 2018, and will
include initial environmental review
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 1, Objective 2
Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 21-003: Bear Creek Redwoods Water System 805,946
Construct fire and potable water infrastructure for the Bear Creek Redwoods stables
improvements.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 2, Objective 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
MAA 21-004: Bear Creek Redwoods - Stables Site Plan Implementation 616,185
Design and implement Bear Creek Stables Improvements to protect the site's natural resources,
increase public access, and allow for the creation of a management agreement between the
District and a long-term tenant
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 21-005: Bear Creek Redwoods Public Access 3,156,728
Construct parking areas, trails, road, and retaining wall. Implement Western Pond Turtle
mitigation plan and protect cultural resources
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
5
Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
MAA 21-006: Bear Creek Redwoods - Alma College Site Rehabilitation Plan 3,412,639
Rehabilitate Alma College Cultural Landscape, including site clean up, stabilization of mansion
ruins, chapel and old library, demolition of the garage, new library, and classroom, trails and site
amenities for public access includes interpretive master plan and signage, and bat mitigation
Board Approved
(FY18) Goal 2, Objective 2 & 3
MAA 21-009: Bear Creek Redwoods - Webb Creek Bridge 416,000
Replace an existing aging bridge crossing over Webb Creek in Bear Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 2, Objective 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Phase II Multi Use Links 173,572 Plan and design the Phase II Multi Use Trail Links
New (Optional 5
Yr MAA) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Phase II Stables Loop Trail 87,322 Plan and design the Phase II Stables Loop Trail
New (Optional 5
Yr MAA) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Phase II Briggs Creek Trail 64,322 Plan and design the Phase II Briggs Creek Trail
New (Optional 5
Yr MAA) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Phase II Alma College Loop Trail 24,072 Plan and design the Phase II Alma College Loop Trail
New (Optional 5
Yr MAA) Goal 2, Objective 3
MAA 22-004: Beatty Property - Parking Area & Trail Connections 126,296 Prepare a conceptual site plan for the new public access area planned at the Beatty Property.
New
(Recommended 5
Yr MAA)Goal 2, Objective 3
Subtotal: Fund 30 - Measure AA Capital Projects 13,023,063
Saratoga-to-Sea Regional Trail Connection (Supports MAA 18-2) 265,000
Support the City of Saratoga's 3.2-mile long trail connection from Quarry Park to Sanborn Park
(Partnership Project).
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 1, Objective 2 & 3
Goal 2, Objective 3
Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing 34,000
Provide trail planning support for the wildlife passage and regional trail crossing along Highway
17 in the Los Gatos/Lexington Reservoir area (MAA 20-001). Continue to study regional trail
connections between the east side of El Sereno Open Space Preserve, St. Joseph's Hill Open
Space Preserve, the west side of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and Bear Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 1, Objective 2
Goal 2, Objective 3
Purisima 1 Bridge Redecking 173,300
Replace degraded vehicle bridge decking and install new rails to provide safe vehicle and visitor
access across Purisima Creek.
Board Approved
(FY18)
Goal 2, Objective 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
Subtotal: Fund 40 - General Fund Capital Projects 472,300
Total Public Access and Education $13,991,363
OPERATING PROJECTS
Project Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
Bear Creek Redwoods Grand Opening Celebration
Plan and host an event to celebrate and publicize the opening of public access at Bear Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve New Goal 2, Objective 1
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Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attachment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan Update 100,000 Update the District's existing Accessibility Plan to comply with current federal accessibility
regulations and guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Board Approved (FY18) Goal 2, Objective 2
Work Order & Asset Management System 141,000 Implement a Work-Order Asset Management System to streamline the maintenance and
management of District land and infrastructure assets. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 3, Objective 1 & 2
Goal 4, Objective 4 & 5
Budget Management Software 100,000 Acquire budget management software to help the District develop and track the annual
budget and action plan in a more detailed, user-friendly way. New
Goal 3, Objective 1 & 2
Goal 4, Objective 4 & 5
Co-Host Special Park Districts Forum 80,000 Co-host with East Bay Parks the 2019 Special Park Districts Forum May 6 – 9, 2019.
Organize and guide tours of various preserves. New Goal 2, Objective 1-3
Real Property System 50,000 Upgrade legacy real property data management system to modern software platform that
increases functionality, reporting accuracy, integration, and user experience. New
Goal 3, Objective 1 & 2
Goal 4, Objective 5
Develop District Strategic Communications Plan 100,000 Develop a strategy for internal and external communication, including communication
goals and objectives, audiences, messages, and tools. New Goal 2, Objective 1
Subtotal: Fund 10 - General Fund Operating Projects 571,000
Hawthorns Historic Complex Partnership and Lease 83,000 Pursue partnership development for long-term care and maintenance of historic complex. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 1, Objective 2 & 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
Subtotal: Fund 20 - Hawthorn Fund 83,000
Administrative Office (AO) Facility 600,000
Pending acquisition, begin design work of 5050 El Camino to accommodate anticipated
staff growth, expedite Measure AA project delivery, and further enhance service delivery. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 3, Objective 1
Goal 4, Objective 4
La Honda Creek - Agricultural Workforce Housing 622,300
Construct Agricultural Workforce Housing in the Former Driscoll Ranch Area of La Honda
Creek Open Space Preserve Board Approved (FY18) Goal 1, Objective 5
La Honda Creek - Point of Diversion 17 Water Line Replacement 165,250
To ensure reliable water to ranger residence and grazing operation, this project will
replace corroded water line from the spring in upper McDonald Ranch to the water valve
at La Honda Creek Bridge. Board Approved (FY18) Goal 1, Objective 5
Mt. Umunhum - Radar Tower 2nd Assessment 281,000
Complete the Mt. Umunhum Radar Tower assessment, and begin design of long-term
radar tower repairs. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 2, Objective 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
Monte Bello Site Driveway Improvements 215,250
Repair and rerock the driveway from Monte Bello Road up to the Black Mountain
communication site to provide access to District staff and communication tenants. Board Approved (FY18) Goal 4, Objective 4
Purisima Creek Restroom Replacement 123,000
Replace a deteriorated single stall restroom and vault at lower Purisima Creek Redwoods
Open Space Preserve parking lot with a new two-stall restroom and vault. Board Approved (FY18) Goal 2, Objective 3
Russian Ridge - Bergman Residences Reconstruction 329,775
To secure permits for residences in the Bergman housing compound with San Mateo
County, this project will perform clean-up, repair on the Main, Old, and Guest residences,
and demolish the Cottage and Grandma House. Board Approved (FY18) Goal 4, Objective 4
Tunitas Creek -Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements 223,250
Repair and re-rock the Toto Ranch Driveway at Tunitas Creek OSP to improve access for
grazing and residential tenant. Board Approved (FY18) Goal 4, Objective 4
South Area Field Office 857,600
Complete renovation design of an existing industrial warehouse building in Campbell to
create a new, permanent South Area Field Office that will accommodate anticipated field
staff growth, expedite Measure AA project delivery, and further enhance service delivery. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 3, Objective 1
Goal 4, Objective 4
Russian Ridge - Quam Residence Driveway Improvement 303,500
Repair and rerock the driveway from the edge of the chip seal section through 20000
Skyline Blvd (Bergman) to 20300 Skyline Blvd (Quam) and add new culverts to correct
drainage pathways. Board Approved (FY18) Goal 4, Objective 4
Sierra Azul Meyer Residence Repair and Site Improvements 508,600
Complete desing plans for residence repair and site improvements to provide District
after hours presence and onsite monitoring in the Mount Unumhum area. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 3, Objective 1
Goal 4, Objective 4
Unoccupied Structures Disposition 988,800 Disposition of McKannay house and Paul cabin. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Field Office Connectivity Project (Fiber Optic Improvements) 1,300,000 Implement internet connectivity infrastructure upgrade to improve network connectivity. Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 3, Objective 1
Goal 4, Objective 4
Driscoll P1 Water Line Installation, La Honda Creek 61,925
To provide additional water availability to cattle in Driscoll Pasture 1 where the only
source is water from a seasonal pond, this project will install a new water line, storage
tank and water trough. New Goal 1, Objective 5
INFRASTRUCTURE (VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES) AND OTHER PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
7
Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan - FY2018-19 Attchment 4
Project FY2018-19 Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
INFRASTRUCTURE (VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES) AND OTHER PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
Big Dipper Ranch Spring Work, Skyline Ridge 34,900
Locate both springs and associated water lines, clean and repair/replace as required, as
well as assess the water system collection basin and make necssary repairs. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Toto Ranch Well Drilling and Construction, Tunitas Creek 46,950
To provide a consistent water source for the Toto Residence, this project will locate, drill
and plumb a well. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Tunitas Creek - Tunitas Creek Ranch Driveway Improvements 46,550
Grade and compact existing base rock material on driveway from the edge of Tunitas
Creek Road up the driveway and around curve, and pave the area with asphalt and tie
into the existing driveway. New Goal 4, Objective 4
Field Equipment 350,000 Purchase 2 equipment transport trailers, 2 excavators, and 1 landscape tractor. Reoccuring Goal 3, Objective 1
Vehicles - Maintenance/Patrol 545,000 Purchase 2 dump trucks (one being a flat bed). Reoccuring Goal 3, Objective 1
Subtotal: Fund 40 - General Fund Capital Projects 7,603,650
Total Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other $8,257,650
OPERATING PROJECTS
Project Description Status Strategic Plan Linkage
Citizens Advisory Committee Further explore the charge and fuction of the CAC and bring to the full Board for consideration. New
Goal 2, Objective 2
Goal 3, Objective 3
SharePoint - Document Management System (ALL)Continued effort in building out the Districts SharePoint platform on Office 365 Board Approved (FY18)Goal 3, Objective 1
Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Response and Recovery Plan
Conduct a review of agency policies, practices and industry best practices to develop a
comprehensive District-wide Emergency/Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery Plan. New Goal 1, Objective 5
Unmanned Aircraft System "Drone" Policy Development Develop strategic and operational plan to incorporate UAS into District practice New Goal 3, Objective 1
Interactive Public Web Map
Prepare an interactive map hosted on the District’s website that will allow the public to explore
District trails and assist trip planning. New Goal 2, Objective 1
Citation Management System Develop RFP for consultant services for scoping a citation management system Board Approved (FY18)Goal 3, Objective 1
Bear Creek Stables RFP/Lease Conduct Request for Proposal process for a new long term tenant for Bear Creek Stables Board Approved (FY18)
Goal 1, Objective 2 & 3
Goal 4, Objective 4
Skyline Christmas Tree Farm Lease Develop a long term lease for the Skyline Christmas Tree Farm. Board Approved (FY18)Goal 1, Objective 5
Toto Ranch Grazing Lease & Ag License Develop new long term lease for Toto Ranch, Tunitas Creek Board Approved (FY18)Goal 1, Objective 5
October Farm Grazing Lease Develop a long term lease for October Farm grazing, Purisima Creek Board Approved (FY18)Goal 1, Objective 5
4150 Sears Ranch Road Apt. Design/Permitting Water infrastructure design and permitting. New Goal 3, Objective 1
Rancho San Antonio Wildland Fire and Flood Response Plan
Creation of a document including a map and contact information that will guide and facilitate
emergency response to a fire at Rancho San Antonion Preserve. It will aslo integrate a flood plan
for the event the Rogue Valley dam were to fail. New Goal 2, Objective 3
Historic Structures Policy Creation of a new administrative policy on the disposition of historic structures on District land. New Goal 3, Objective 2
Basic Policy Update for Coastal Annexation Area An update to the Basic Policy to incorporate the Coastal Annexation Area. New
Goal 1, Objective 5
Goal 2, Objective 1
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MAA 5 Year Recommended Projects List FY 2018-19 through FY 2022-23
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.
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MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA01- Miramontes Ridge:
Gateway to the Coast Public Access,
Stream Restoration and Agriculture
Enhancement
Madonna Bridge
Replacement
Replace current interior bridge with bridge or
culvert crossing. The current bridge is weight limited
and does not allow for emergency vehicle access.
AA01- Miramontes Ridge:
Gateway to the Coast Public Access,
Stream Restoration and Agriculture
Enhancement
Water Infrastructure
Development
Investigate and implement alternative water supply
at Madonna Creek Ranch to replace agricultural
water currently provided through in-stream
impoundment on steelhead fisheries stream.
Develop and implement restoration plans for
Madonna Creek.
AA01- Miramontes Ridge:
Gateway to the Coast Public Access,
Stream Restoration and Agriculture
Enhancement
Pursue Land
Conservation
Opportunities
Purchase uplands portion of Johnston Ranch from
POST as an addition to the Miramontes Ridge Open
Space Preserve.
AA02- Regional: Bayfront Habitat
Protection and Public Access
Partnerships
Pursue Land
Conservation
Opportunities
Work with partners to purchase or otherwise secure
public access rights on remaining properties needed
to close gaps on the San Francisco Bay Trail in the
vicinity of Ravenswood Open Space Preserve.
AA02- Regional: Bayfront Habitat
Protection and Public Access
Partnerships
Cooley Landing -
Interpretative
Facilities &
Infrastructure
New interpretative facilities, infrastructure, and
signage related to Cooley Landing Park.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.2
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA02- Regional: Bayfront Habitat
Protection and Public Access
Partnerships
Ravenswood Bay Trail
Secure and record trail easement. Complete design,
environmental review, permitting, and
implementation of the Bay Trail gap north of
Ravenswood Open Space Preserve.
AA03- Purisima Creek Redwoods:
Purisima-to-Sea Trail, Watershed
Protection, and Conservationg Grazing
Grazing and Water
Systems
Infrastructure
Improve ranching infrastructure (fences, corrals,
stockwater) to provide greater protection of
streams and habitat.
AA03- Purisima Creek Redwoods:
Purisima-to-Sea Trail, Watershed
Protection, and Conservationg Grazing
Site Clean Up and Soil
Remediation Post-
Purchase (Guisti -
Purisima uplands)
Site clean up and soil remediation around existing
empty oil tank.
AA03- Purisima Creek Redwoods:
Purisima-to-Sea Trail, Watershed
Protection, and Conservationg Grazing
Lot Line Adjustment /
Property Transfer
(Giusti - Purisima
Uplands) and
Protection of Lobitos
Creek Watershed
Complete lot line adjustment and transfer of
Purisima Uplands as an addition to the Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve for
protection of the Lobitos Creek Watershed and
implementation of the Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail.
AA04- El Corte de Madera Creek:
Bike Trail and Water Quality Projects Oljon Trail Complete Phases III and IV of the Oljon Trail.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.3
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA05- La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation Grazing
Projects
Phase 2 - Paulin
Bridge Replacements
(2)
Design, engineering, permitting, CEQA, and
replacement of two Paulin Bridges at LH04.
AA05- La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation Grazing
Projects
Fisheries Restoration
Address erosion impacts to riparian habitat in
Conservation Management Unit and improve
fisheries habitat.
AA05- La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation Grazing
Projects
Red Barn Public
Access Area
Scope and design parking area, trailhead, and easy
access trail loop at Red Barn area.
AA05- La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation Grazing
Projects
Phase 2 Trail Design &
Implementation - Red
Barn to Main Ranch
Road (connects to La
Honda Creek loop)
Phase 2 trail design and implementation: one of two
alternate routes in the Master Plan (Trail 5
connection to Driscoll Ranch via main Ranch Road
OR Trail 9 Weeks Creek).
AA05- La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation Grazing
Projects
Grazing and Water
Systems
Infrastructure
Conservation grazing infrastructure improvements
at McDonald Ranch. Improve and upgrade ranching
infrastructure (fences, corrals, stockwater) to
provide greater protection of streams and habitat.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.4
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA06- Windy Hill:
Trail Improvements, Preservation and
Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership
Hawthorns Property
Site Specific Plan
Implementation
Working with partners, implement site specific plan
including parking and trail connections to Town of
Portola Valley's existing trail system.
AA06- Windy Hill:
Trail Improvements, Preservation and
Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership
Hawthorns Property
Public Access Site
Plan
Complete site-specific plan for public access trails
and staging area, and conduct CEQA review and
coordination with Town permitting.
AA07- La Honda Creek:
Driscoll Ranch Public Access,
Endangered Wildlife Protection and
Conservation Grazing
Redwood Restoration
and Road
Rehabilitation
Forestry restoration and road rehabilitation project.
AA07- La Honda Creek:
Driscoll Ranch Public Access,
Endangered Wildlife Protection and
Conservation Grazing
Phase 2 Trails Design
& Implementation -
La Honda Creek Loop
Phase 2 trail design and implementation: Master
Plan Trail 6- La Honda Creek loop, multi-use portion
(hiking, biking, equestrian use).
AA09- Russian Ridge: Public Recreation,
Grazing and Wildlife Protection Projects
Road & Trail Projects -
Charquin Trail Design, engineering, permitting, CEQA, construction.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.5
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA09- Russian Ridge: Public Recreation,
Grazing and Wildlife Protection Projects
Grazing Infrastructure
Assessment, Scoping,
& Implementation
Grazing Lease
Water Systems
Infrastructure
Expand grazing lease area to include south pasture
and additional grazing infrastructure to further
protect streams and habitat.
AA09- Russian Ridge: Public Recreation,
Grazing and Wildlife Protection Projects
Pond Improvements
(1-2 ponds)
Engineer, permit, and restore aquatic habitats at
Mindego Ranch for California red-legged frog and
San Francisco garter snake as well as water supply
for livestock operation.
AA10- Coal Creek:
Reopen Alpine Road for Trail Use
Alpine Road Trail
Improvements
Engineer, CEQA review, permit, and construct road
improvements to enhance public access and reduce
further erosion and sedimentation downstream.
AA11- Rancho San Antonio:
Interpretive Improvements,
Refurbishing, and Transit Solutions
Interpretive Facility
Improvements at
Deer Hollow Farm
White Barn Stabilization - Structural/historic
assessment, planning, design, and implementation
of repairs.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.6
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA17- Regional:
Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail
Stevens Creek Nature
Trail Bridges (2)
Replace a deteriorating bridge located between
Stevens Creek bridge crossing and the Canyon Trail.
Also scope and conduct environmental review for a
new bridge on the Stevens Creek Nature Trail to
replace a ford crossing that can be impassable
during winter.
AA17- Regional:
Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail
Lysons Demolition &
Site Restoration;
assess water water
rights and stream
restoration
Remove structures and restore site along Stevens
Creek Shoreline Open Space Preserve.
AA18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25:
Multiple
Purchase San Jose
Water Company
Watershed Lands
Pursue land purchase of Los Gatos Creek, Upper
Guadalupe and Saratoga Creek Watersheds to
further the Vision Plan goals of MAA Portolios 19,
20, 21, and 22. Acquisitions would provide multiple
benefits with broad geographic distribution, diverse
public benefit, high beneficial impacts to
recreational uses and natural resources, and
leverage partnership opportunities.
AA20- South Bay Foothills: Wildlife
Passage and Ridge Trail Improvements
HWY 17 Bay Area
Ridge Trail Crossing
In conjunction with the wildlife crossing, explore
public access across Highway 17.
AA20- South Bay Foothills: Wildlife
Passage and Ridge Trail Improvements
HWY 17 Wildlife
Crossing
Work with partners to develop and engineer wildlife
crossing improvements at Highway 17.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.7
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Pond Improvements
Develop pond restoration plans, permit and
construct pond improvements (Phase I- Upper Lake
and Mud Lake).
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Bat Relocation / Re-
housing
Design and construct structure(s) for sensitive bat
species to relocate to from Alma College buildings.
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Water Infrastructure
Improvements
Evaluate long term water needs and implement
water infrastructure improvements for Bear Creek
Stables operation.
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Alma College
Site Rehabilitation Complete remediation and stabilization.
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Alma College Parking
Lot at Gate BC04
Design, secure permits, and construct new parking
area at Gate BC04 (Alma College gate).
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Webb Creek Bridge
Replacement
Design, secure permits, and construct Webb Creek
Bridge Replacement.
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Bear Creek
Redwoods Public
Access (PHASE 1)
Design, secure permits, and construct new trail and
visitor-serving amenities.
AA21- Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and Interpretive
Projects
Bear Creek Stables
Site Plan (PHASE I)
Implement Phase 1 of Bear Creek Stables site plan.
Attachment 5
These projects were ranked based upon the Board adopted criteria:
immediate public safety concern, exisiting or prior legal or formal commitment,
exisiting deadline within 1-5 years, and projects underway.8
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA22- Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks
Public Access and Conservation Projects
Parking Area at
Beatty property
(Santa Clara County
agreement must be
complete by 2023)
Plan, design and construct a new parking area and
trail connections to Priest Rock Trail in Lexington
Reservoir County Park and Sierra Azul OSP which
would fulfill a legal commitment with County of
Santa Clara, provide high beneficial impact for
recreational use and fulfill Vision Plan #22 goal for
public access within Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra
Azul. New trail connections would also connect to
Highway 17 Regional Trail Connections.
AA22- Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks
Public Access and Conservation Projects
Pursue Land
Conservation
Opportunities
Pursue purchase of lands with prior option rights
(fee and easement).
AA22- Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks
Public Access and Conservation Projects
Hendrys Creek
Restoration
Complete permitting of stream channel restoration.
Implement restoration plan and construct
improvements.
AA23- Sierra Azul: Mount Umunhum
Public Access and Interpretation
Projects
Meyer Property
Improvements
Complete site programming, design, secure permits,
and construct repairs to Meyer Property to increase
site presence along Mt. Umumhum Road.
AA23- Sierra Azul: Mount Umunhum
Public Access and Interpretation
Projects
Mt Um Radar Tower
Stabilization Engineering assessment, design and construction.
AA24- Sierra Azul:
Rancho de Guadalupe Family
Recreation
Pursue Land
Conservation
Opportunities
Pursue purchase of lands with prior option rights
(fee and easement).
Attachment 5
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description
AA01‐ Miramontes Ridge:
Gateway to the Coast Public
Access, Stream Restoration and
Agriculture Enhancement
Pursue Public Access
Partnerships with Other Public
Agencies
Pursue partnerships with other public agencies to improve public
access and preserve scenic open space in Miramontes Ridge Open
Space Preserve.
AA08‐ La Honda/Russian Ridge:
Preservation of Upper San
Gregorio Creek Watershed &
Ridge Trail Completion
Pursue Land ConservaƟon
Opportunities
Pursue partnership opportunities to acquire open space lands in
upper San Gregorio Creek Watershed.
AA13‐ Cloverdale Ranch:
Wildlife Protection, Grazing,
and Trail Connections
Pursue Land Conservation
Opportunities
Compile background documentation of Cloverdale Ranch
restoration work completed to date by POST. Conduct project
scoping for staffing and management plan, assess future trail
opportunities and site restoration in preparation for future
acquisition of property.
AA16‐ Long Ridge:
Trail, Conservation and Habitat
Restoration Projects
Trail ConnecƟons to Eagle Rock
and Devil's Canyon
Highly scenic, approx 1‐mile of trail to the Devils Canyon waterfall
and Eagle Rock overlooking the Pescadero Creek watershed. If
feasable, both locations would be connected with a loop trail
through Tafoni sandstone formations, beloved by the climbing
community. Formalizing trails eliminates current user‐created trail
system to access the sandstone overlook and waterfall, and protect
them from degradation. Excellent opportunity for partnership with
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.
MAA Optional Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23
Proposed in FY 2018‐19 CIAP
Proposed in FY 2018‐19 CIAP
Proposed in FY 2018‐19 CIAP
Anticipated for FY 2020‐21 CIAP
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MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description Board "Soft" Ranking
2/1/18
Ranked According to
Revised Prioritization
Critieria 2/1/18
AA03‐ Purisima Creek
Redwoods:
Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,
Watershed Protection and
Conservation Grazing
Purisima Uplands Parking Area,
Trails, Invasive Species Removal
and Restoration
Purisima‐to‐the‐Sea public access project: new parking area and
trail connection from Bald Knob in the southwestern area of
Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve to the Cowell parking area
along Highway 1. The trail would connect the Coastal Trail on Hwy
1 to the Bay Area Ridge Trail on Hwy 35. As part of the project,
invasive vegetation will be removed and habitat restored.
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Proposed in
FY 2018‐19 CIAP
Phase 2 Trails ‐ Multi Use Links
Design and construct new (or improve exisiting) trails, to provide a
multi‐use trail through the Preserve, linking the Los Gatos Creek
Trail with Skyline. Fulfills Preserve Plan goals to provide through‐
access for bikes, and opportunity to partner with CalTrans and
County.
Phase 2 Trails ‐ Stables Loop
Trail
Provide a new link to the Stables and an improved trail system in
the northeastern Preserve to address erosion/maintenance issues
and enhance the visitor experience.
Phase 2 Trails ‐ Briggs Creek
Trail
Address erosion/maintenance issues on heavily‐used trail north of
stables, improve stream crossings to allow year‐round patrol use.
Phase 2 Trails ‐ Alma College
Loop Trail
Improve existing roads flanking ridgeline to reduce erosion and
provide year‐round patrol access from the Alma parking lot to the
eastern Preserve.
AA07‐ La Honda Creek:
Driscoll Ranch Public Access,
Endangered Wildlife Protection
and Conservation Grazing
Staging Area and Trail
Connections for Event Center
and Apple Orchard
Property
New staging area and trail connections would provide equestrian
parking and improved access, fulfill Master Plan goal for public
access. Planned trail connections from Event Center would connect
to the new Harrington Creek Trail in Lower La Honda Creek, provide
diverse public benefit, high beneficial impact for recreational use.
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AA17‐ Regional:
Complete Upper Stevens Creek
Trail
Upper Stevens Creek Trail ‐
Complete Trails Master Plan
and environmental review,
design and construction plans
(in partnership with Santa
Clara County Parks)
Partner with Santa Clara County Parks to design and construct a
new multi‐use trail connecting Picchetti Ranch and Montebello
OSPs with Upper Stevens Creek County Park, benefitting a wide
range of user groups across the region.
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Proposed in
FY 2018‐19 CIAP
AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and
Interpretive Projects
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Proposed in
FY 2018‐19 CIAP
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MAA Optional Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23
(Not Included in CIAP or Recommended MAA Projects List)
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Attachment 6
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description Board "Soft" Ranking
2/1/18
Ranked According to
Revised Prioritization
Critieria 2/1/18
MAA Optional Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23
(Not Included in CIAP or Recommended MAA Projects List)
AA10‐ Coal Creek:
Reopen Alpine Road for Trail
Use
Meadow Trail Re‐route Trail reroute improves public access and resolves a high priority
sediment site.89
AA03‐ Purisima Creek
Redwoods:
Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,
Watershed Protection and
Conservation Grazing
Pursue Land ConservaƟon
Opportunities
Continue to seek or respond to opportunities to acquire open
space lands that support Vision Plan goals for this MAA Portfolio.
Acquisitions would provide high beneficial impact for recreational
uses and natural resource and leverage partnership opportunities.
6
10
Proposed in
FY 2018‐19 CIAP
AA05‐ La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation
Grazing Projects
Phase 2 Trails design &
implementation‐ Red Barn
connection to Upper La Honda
Design and construct a new segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail to
connect the Red Barn area to upper La Honda Creek and Skyline.
Fulfills Master Plan goal to provide multi‐use trail, and expands
visitor acccess for the upper Preserve.
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AA02‐ Regional:
Bayfront Habitat Protection
and Public Access Partnerships
Stevens Creek tidal wetland
restoration
Develop a concept study and partner visioning process to restore
tidal wetlands and ecological function at tidal interface of Stevens
Creek. Partnership with South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project,
San Francisco Estuary Institute, NASA, SCVWD, Google, and local
Cities.
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AA11‐ Rancho San Antonio:
Interpretive Improvements,
Refurbishing, and Transit
Solutions
Non‐Motorized Mobility,
Transit Connections and
Parking Alternatives
Project engages stakeholders and partner agencies to explore non‐
motorized mobility, transit options and parking alternatives for
Rancho San Antonio. Currently underway, this project would
provide high beneficial impact for recreational users and leverage
partnerships.
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13
Proposed in
FY 2018‐19 CIAP
AA04‐ El Corte de Madera
Creek:
Bike Trail and Water Quality
Projects
Pursue Land ConservaƟon
Opportunities
Continue to seek or respond to opportunities to acquire open space
lands to complete gaps in the Bay Area Ridge Trail in the vicinity of
El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve.
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AA05‐ La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation
Grazing Projects
Pursue Land Conservation
Opportunities
Continue to seek or respond to opportunities to acquire open space
lands to complete gaps in the Bay Area Ridge Trail in the vicinity of
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
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Attachment 6
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description Board "Soft" Ranking
2/1/18
Ranked According to
Revised Prioritization
Critieria 2/1/18
MAA Optional Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23
(Not Included in CIAP or Recommended MAA Projects List)
AA19‐ El Sereno:
Dog Trails and Connections
Regional Trail Connection to
Sanborn & Lexington County
Parks
Pending the securing of trail easements, this project would
complete a regional trail connection between El Sereno Open Space
Preserve and Sanborn and Lexington Reservoir County Parks via the
regional trail crossing at Highway 17. Project provides broad
geographic distribution, high beneficial impact for recreation and
natural resources and leverage partnership opportunities.
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AA24‐ Sierra Azul:
Rancho de Guadalupe Family
Recreation
Staging Area and Trail
Connections for Rancho de
Guadalupe Area
Complete assessment, planning, design, permitting and
construction of new parking area at Hicks Road and Pheasant Road.
This new parking area and trail connections would open Rancho de
Guadalupe area to public access. Cherry Pond and the surrounding
preserve provide exceptional family recreational opportunities.
This new visitor area would focus on providing easy access for all
users and provide high recreational use benefits.
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AA15‐ Regional:
Redwood Protection and
Salmon Fishery Conservation
Pursue Land Conservation Seek or respond to general land conservation acquisition or
partnership opportunities to protect redwood and fisheries habitat.10 18
AA03‐ Purisima Creek
Redwoods:
Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,
Watershed Protection and
Conservation Grazing
Fish Passage / Barrier Removal
(Lobitos)
Develop and implement fish passage improvement design plans to
remove barriers to steelhead migration at Verde Road (San Mateo
County) and Highway 1 (Caltrans) culverts.
12 19
AA11‐ Rancho San Antonio:
Interpretive Improvements,
Refurbishing, and Transit
Solutions
New Trails to Connect Quarry
Trail to Black Mountain Trail
and New Quarry Trail Extension
New trail construction (short reroute and extension of the Quarry
Trail) would provide safer, more scenic alternative route between
Rancho San Antonio and Monte Bello to hikers and bikers to avoid
a very steep fall‐line road‐width section of the Black Mountain Trail.
New trail would use a 2014 easement secured from LeHigh Quarry.
This fulfills a legal obligation, provides broad geographic
distribution, diverse public benefit, and high beneficial impact for
public use.
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Attachment 6
MAA Portfolio No.Project Name Project Description Board "Soft" Ranking
2/1/18
Ranked According to
Revised Prioritization
Critieria 2/1/18
MAA Optional Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23
(Not Included in CIAP or Recommended MAA Projects List)
AA19‐ El Sereno:
Dog Trails and Connections Spooky Knoll Trail
Located in the southeastern area of El Sereno Open Space Preserve,
this trail loop would provide a key regional trail connection and
potential Bay Area Ridge Trail section from the Hwy 17 crossing to
Sanborn County Park. Also provides a rare loop experience in the
preserve.
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AA03‐ Purisima Creek
Redwoods:
Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,
Watershed Protection and
Conservation Grazing
Pond Work
Restore upland ponds to enhance habitat for California red‐legged
frog and other sensitive aquatic species and improve water
availability for cattle grazing.
22 22
AA06‐ Windy Hill:
Trail Improvements,
Preservation and Hawthorns
Area Historic Partnership
Habitat Protection Evaluate restoration needs for both upland and riparian habitats,
develop restoration plans and implement projects.24 23
AA04‐ El Corte de Madera
Creek:
Bike Trail and Water Quality
Projects
Develop plans for and
construct single use
biking/hiking trails.
Explore the potential revision to District policies to allow single use,
bike only trails. If change is approved, proceed with planning and
implementation of single use bike trail.
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