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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Special Meeting starts at 5:30 PM*
Regular Meeting starts at 7:00 PM*
REVISED A G E N D A
5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (1
case)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager, Brian Malone,
Acting Assistant General Manager, Jack Hughes, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee organization: Field Employees Association
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957)
Title: General Manager Recruitment
ADJOURNMENT
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
Meeting 18-21
Rev. 1/3/18
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• Introduction of staff
O Brett Snider, Open Space Technician
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 May 9, 2018 Minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Contract Amendment with Moore, Iacofano, Goltzman (MIG), Inc., for Supplemental
Environmental Review Services for the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan (R-18-53)
Staff Contact: Leslie Chan, Planner III, Planning Department
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the Acting General Manager to execute a
contract amendment for $220,000 with MIG for Supplemental Environmental Review Services for
the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, for a total not-to-
exceed contract amount of $680,000.
4.
Board Response to Written Communications from Mike Liebhold
Staff Contact: Coty Sifuentes-Winter, Senior Resource Management Specialist
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the proposed response to Mike Liebhold.
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.
5. Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and Action Plan Initial Review and Public Hearing (R-
18-50)
Staff Contact: Carmen Narayanan, Budget & Analysis Manager
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Review and hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and Action Plan, as reviewed and recommended by the Action Plan
and Budget Committee in preparation for adoption at the June 13, 2018 regular meeting of the
Board of Directors.
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
• Grants Program Strategy
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
Rev. 1/3/18
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.
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 and regular meetings of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and
available for review on May 18, 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
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Special Meeting starts at 5:30 PM*
Regular Meeting starts at 7:00 PM*
A G E N D A
5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT – CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATION OF LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): (1
case)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager, Brian Malone,
Acting Assistant General Manager, Jack Hughes, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee organization: Field Employees Association
ADJOURNMENT
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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• Introduction of staff
O Brett Snider, Open Space Technician
Meeting 18-21
Rev. 1/3/18
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 May 9, 2018 Minutes
2. Claims Report
3. Contract Amendment with Moore, Iacofano, Goltzman (MIG), Inc., for Supplemental
Environmental Review Services for the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan (R-18-53)
Staff Contact: Leslie Chan, Planner III, Planning Department
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the Acting General Manager to execute a
contract amendment for $220,000 with MIG for Supplemental Environmental Review Services for
the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, for a total not-to-
exceed contract amount of $680,000.
4.
Board Response to Written Communications from Mike Liebhold
Staff Contact: Coty Sifuentes-Winter, Senior Resource Management Specialist
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the proposed response to Mike Liebhold.
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.
5. Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and Action Plan Initial Review and Public Hearing (R-
18-50)
Staff Contact: Carmen Narayanan, Budget & Analysis Manager
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Review and hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and Action Plan, as reviewed and recommended by the Action Plan
and Budget Committee in preparation for adoption at the June 13, 2018 regular meeting of the
Board of Directors.
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
• Grants Program Strategy
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
Rev. 1/3/18
*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.
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 and regular meetings of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and
available for review on May 18, 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
May 9, 2018
Board Meeting 18-17
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Red Morton Community Center
1120 Roosevelt Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSION
Vice-President Harris called the special meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Nonette Hanko, Cecily Harris, Yoriko Kishimoto, Curt Riffle, and Pete
Siemens
Members Absent: Jed Cyr and Larry Hassett
Staff Present: Acting General Manager Ana Ruiz, Acting General Counsel Hilary
Stevenson, Acting Assistant General Manager Christine Butterfield,
Acting Assistant General Manager Brian Malone, Chief Financial
Officer/Director of Administrative Services Stefan Jaskulak, Acting Public
Affairs Manager Cydney Bieber
1. Preserve Use Survey Project – Focus Group Update (R-18-44)
Acting General Manager Ana Ruiz discussed the ability of the preserve user survey to help
identify preserve visitors and those communities that are not visiting preserves.
Acting Public Affairs Manager Cydney Bieber outlined the goals of the survey, the methodology
used for recruiting and organizing the focus groups, and timeline during which they were
conducted. Ms. Bieber introduced Patrick Tierney, Ph.D., who facilitated the focus group
discussions.
President Cyr arrived at 6:09 p.m.
Dr. Tierney reviewed the questions asked and results from the seven focus groups, including
themes and recommendations. Every participant in the focus groups were interested in visiting
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Midpen preserves in the future, and many showed interest in additional facility and trail
developments at preserves. Dr. Tierney outlined various barriers to visiting and concerns
identified by focus group participants, such as lack of information about preserves, lack of
restrooms and transportation to preserves, inadequate parking, unknown trail conditions, etc.
Focus group recommendations include additional outreach to communities through community
groups and in native languages; additional restrooms; creation of a trail rating system expanded
public and private transportation options; more family, kids, and women’s programs; address
personal safety concerns. Dr. Tierney compared the results of the focus groups to the previously
completed intercept surveys completed at District preserves.
Director Riffle suggested additional resources could be used towards decreasing soft barriers,
such as providing education and information, rather than the larger, more expensive barriers,
such as transportation.
Dr. Tierney suggested outreach and providing information to the communities could significantly
increase preserve visitor use.
Public comments opened at 7:00 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comments closed at 7:00 p.m.
No Board action required.
ADJOURNMENT
President Cyr adjourned the special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
President Cyr called the regular meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to
order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Nonette Hanko, Cecily Harris, Yoriko Kishimoto, Curt Riffle,
and Pete Siemens
Members Absent: Larry Hassett
Staff Present: Acting General Manager Ana Ruiz, Acting General Counsel Hilary
Stevenson, Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administrative Services
Stefan Jaskulak, Acting Assistant General Manager Brian Malone, Acting
Assistant General Manager Christine Butterfield, District Clerk/Assistant
to the General Manager Jennifer Woodworth, Planning Manager Jane
Mark, Planner III Leslie Chan, Natural Resources Manager Kirk
Lenington, Senior Resource Management Specialist Coty Sifuentes-
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Winter, Engineering and Construction Manager Jay Lin, Visitor Services
Manager Matt Anderson
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No speakers present.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: Director Kishimoto moved, and Director Harris seconded the motion to adopt the
agenda.
VOTE: 6-0-0 (Director Hassett absent)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• Introduction of staff
o Leigh Ann Gessner, Public Affairs Specialist II
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comment opened at 7:08 p.m.
No speakers present.
Public comment closed at 7:08 p.m.
Motion: Director Riffle moved, and Director Kishimoto seconded the motion to approve the
Consent Calendar, as amended.
VOTE: 6-0-0 (Director Hassett absent)
1. Approve April 25, 2018 Minutes
District Clerk Jennifer Woodworth reported the Board has been provided with amended minutes
based on Directors Siemens’ request to add additional Board comments.
VOTE: 6-0-0 (Director Hassett absent)
2. Claims Report
3. Fiscal Year 2017-18 Quarter 3 Budget Amendments (R-18-45)
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed
FY2017-18 Quarter 3 Budget amendments and the transfer of General Fund Unassigned Fund
Balance to four Committed and Restricted Reserves as follows: (1) $600,000 to an existing
Committed Reserve for Equipment Replacement; (2) $1,000,000 to a new Committed Reserve
for Capital Maintenance; (3) $300,000 to a new Committed Reserve for the Promissory Note;
and (4) $250,000 to an existing Restricted Reserve to reimburse Measure AA costs of issuance.
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4. Contract Amendment with Ecological Concerns, Inc., for Invasive Species
Management Work (R-18-48)
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the Acting General Manager to amend a
contract with Ecological Concerns, Inc., in the amount of $406,741.50, for a total not-to-exceed
contract amount of $980,224.50, to conduct invasive species management work under the
Integrated Pest Management Program at multiple Preserves through the end of Fiscal Year 2018-
19.
Director Riffle inquired regarding grant funding for the contract.
Senior Resource Management Specialist Coty Sifuentes-Winter reported Santa Clara Valley
Water District awarded $200,000 grant funds per year up to $1 million over five years.
5. Roll call vote to authorize the District to enter into a Grant Agreement with the
Santa Clara Valley Water District for the Webb Creek Bridge Replacement (R-18-38)
Acting General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution by roll call vote confirming an
application for the Safe, Clean Water Priority D3 Grant Program, affirming that sufficient funds
are available to complete this work, and authorizing the General Manager to execute the grant
agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District to receive $149,500 for replacement of the
Webb Creek Bridge.
ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE: 6-0-0 (Director Hassett absent)
BOARD BUSINESS
6. Informational Presentation on the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan - Conceptual
Design Alternative 3 (R-18-47)
Acting Assistant General Manager Christine Butterfield provided introductory comments and
outlined the project goals, including public access, amenities to facilitate environmental
education, protection of scenic views, and balance of public access and grazing activities.
Planner III Leslie Chan provided a brief history of the Red Barn area, including existing
infrastructure and its role as a local landmark visible from Highway 84. Ms. Chan described the
access constraints for the site and the project timeline. This is a Measure AA-funded project,
which includes $11.7 million to open the upper half of the La Honda Open Space Preserve to
public access, including biking/hiking trails, dog access, staging areas; loop & connector trails;
habitat restoration for rare species; and improved fencing, corrals, and water systems to
reintroduce conservation grazing. The Board approved the La Honda Master Plan in 2012, which
included various priorities, such as use and maintenance of the Red Barn, parking, picnic areas,
potential restoration of the adjacent former pond, etc. Ms. Chan described several site
constraints, such as driveway line of sight, steep topography, protected species habitats, scenic
corridor, etc.
Director Riffle inquired regarding previous traffic studies completed for Highway 84 and how
they compare to the public’s comments on Highway 84 traffic.
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Ms. Chan reported two traffic studies were previously completed and another is planned;
however, traffic studies cannot always account for various illegal activities and driving along
Highway 84.
Director Siemens inquired if a turning lane is being considered for Highway 84.
Ms. Chan reported that based on current traffic counts and study, the site does not warrant a
turning lane according to Caltrans regulations. Staff will be engaging in further conversations
with Caltrans to discuss a turning lane and other safety enhancement measures, such as flashing
lights.
Ms. Chan described the two design alternatives previously reviewed by the Planning and Natural
Resources Committee (Committee) and La Honda community in May 2017 and summarized the
feedback received from the Committee and members of the public.
Ms. Chan introduced Mark Brandi from Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc. (MIG), the District’s
consultants on this project. Mr. Brandi described a third design alternative and how it addresses
feedback previously received, such as maintaining scenic views and the rural character of the
site, driveway safety and traffic impacts, and increased parking capacity to reduce the potential
for overflow parking along Highway 84. Mr. Brandi displayed visual interpretations of the
proposed design alternatives and described potential options that may reduce the visual impact of
the improvements, including colored asphalt, vegetative restoration, and traditional fencing to
screen the access road. Mr. Brandi reviewed additional public feedback received and reported the
project team continues to welcome feedback to help the team understand and address the impacts
of the various design alternatives.
Ms. Chan reported the current cost estimate for design alternative 3 is $5 million, which is within
the public access allocation for the Measure AA portfolio for this project.
Director Kishimoto commented on the visual impact of the access road suggesting a narrower
gravel road.
Ms. Chan reported the current design conforms to standard building code, but its width may be
considered as part of further project analysis. Colored asphalt is recommended because cars
driving on a gravel road would have a negative impact on the pallid bats that live in the Red
Barn.
Director Kishimoto requested clarification regarding the buffer around the Red Barn.
Ms. Chan reported the District’s biologist recommends a 50-foot buffer around the Red Barn to
prevent disturbance of the pallid bats.
Director Kishimoto suggested an accessible parking area could be located at the Red Barn site,
and other visitors could access the area from other locations in the preserve, such as from the
Driscoll Event Center.
Director Riffle inquired if agricultural stakeholders have been consulted.
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Ms. Chan reported staff consulted the District’s rangeland ecologist and current grazing tenant
regarding the various alternatives.
Director Riffle suggested that due to the potential popularity of the site, the District may want to
consider implementation of both phases at the same time.
Director Harris spoke in favor of design alternative 3 and spoke to the likely popularity of the
site. Director Harris inquired regarding San Mateo County permitting requirements for the
driveway.
Ms. Chan reported District staff consulted with San Mateo County planning staff to discuss
preliminary designs, and further consultations will continue after designs are complete.
Public comments opened at 8:13 p.m.
Patty Ma yall resident of Old La Honda Road spoke regarding fatal car accidents on Highway 84
and individuals who illegally race along Highway 84. Ms. Mayhall requested the Board consider
gathering traffic information from the La Honda School District, La Honda Fire Department, and
Skylonda California Highway Patrol station.
Kathleen Moazed spoke in opposition to the project site, and stated parking should be limited to
20 spaces. Also, no parking signs should be installed along Highway 84.
Barbara Hooper spoke in opposition to the project stating it was not in character with the
District’s mission because it would not maintain the rural character of the site and would turn the
area into a tourist site. Ms. Hooper reported on a traffic study she conducted on Highway 84
during an hour on a weekend day.
Bob Dooley, neighbor to the Red Barn site, thanked staff for providing documents related to the
historic nature of the site. Mr. Dooley spoke in favor of restoring a former pond on the site and
its value to the habitat and historic value of the ranch.
Steven Lafon spoke in opposition to the proposed project plan due because it does not take into
account the rural nature of the site and potential traffic increases.
Lynette Vega, resident of La Honda, spoke in opposition to the project plan stating it would
interfere the rural character of the area. Additionally, the driving patterns of the road would
create unsafe conditions, especially on the weekends.
Carol Bridgeman spoke regarding the lack of equestrian parking on the site stating that parking
at Driscoll Ranch is not always possible for equestrian visitors due its distance from the Red
Barn. Ms. Bridgeman suggested the Board reconsider creating equestrian parking at the Sears
Ranch Road parking lot.
Garrett Morris spoke regarding vehicle accidents along Highway 84 and stated the District
should work with local emergency services to address traffic concerns.
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Ken Nitz inquired whether a parking lot was considered further south. Additionally, Mr. Nitz
suggested the public may want to get closer than 50 feet to Red Barn and recommended
implementation of Phase II immediately to address parking needs.
Lou Bording spoke regarding the potential parking needs for the Red Barn site. Mr. Bording
spoke regarding his traffic safety concerns and overflow parking along Highway 84. Mr. Bording
suggested the parking lot be located at Driscoll Ranch instead.
Public comments closed at 8:34 p.m.
No Board action required.
The Board recessed at 8:35 and reconvened at 8:40 with Directors Cyr, Hanko, Harris, and
Kishimoto present.
5. Contract Amendment for Design Services with Mills Design (R-18-41)
Acting General Manager Ana Ruiz spoke regarding the high value of the District’s volunteers
and docents that make District programs successful. Purposes for studying the volunteer and
docent programs include encouraging new communities to participate in the programs, including
youth and ethnic communities. Ms. Ruiz described follow-up meetings by staff with District
volunteers and docents to receive additional feedback on the study.
Directors Riffle and Siemens returned at 8:42 p.m.
Management Analyst II Gordon Baillie described the projects goals, which include reviewing the
program structures, exploring additional services the programs could provide, studying current
staffing levels, data gathering methods, and evaluating the services currently provided. Mr.
Baillie identified key themes found in the study, such as creation and enhancement of key
messages, methods to monitor program success, and improved communications between the
Visitor Services and Public Affairs departments.
Director Harris inquired regarding the recommendation for an interpretive master plan asking
whether individual preserve master plans are needed.
Rici Peterson of Conservation by Design explained the majority of the work is completed as part
of the master plan, and individual preserve plans are often only a few pages based on specific
regions.
Director Harris commented on the need to define underserved communities because varying
definitions are being used throughout the District.
Ms. Peterson reported that in the Volunteer and Docent study underserved communities refer to
those communities that do not engage with the District or its preserves.
Director Kishimoto commented on future policy decisions the Board may need to consider, such
as the role of District rangers in the volunteer and docent programs.
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Ms. Ruiz reported staff will be further studying these and other policy implications, which would
be implemented gradually as part of future strategic plan and budget updates.
Director Kishimoto spoke regarding the need for the District and the Board to evaluate policy
decisions, such as diversity in hiring, bilingual outreach materials, interpretive master plans that
incorporate diversity into a conservation message.
Public comments opened at 9:05 p.m.
Mary Bernstein, District docent and volunteer, thanked District staff, Board, and the consultant
for taking docent and volunteer feedback and incorporating it into the study.
Ken Nitz expressed concern regarding creation of interpretive master plan speaking in favor of
continuing creativity for docent activities.
Public comments closed at 9:08 p.m.
President Cyr spoke in favor of augmenting District staff with the skills provided by District
docents and volunteers.
Motion: Director Hanko moved, and Director Riffle seconded the motion to accept the Final
Report for the Docent and Volunteer Program Structure Study.
VOTE: 6-0-0 (Director Hassett absent)
8. Motion for Reconsideration of the Board of Directors’ April 25, 2018 action
regarding the Project Goals, Project Delivery Process, and Timeline for the Mount
Umunhum Radar Tower Long-Term Repair Project (R-18-49)
President Cyr spoke regarding the motion for reconsideration stating his desire to learn more
about the staff safety procedures.
Director Harris commented on her previous vote regarding the goals, timeline, and costs of the
projects and stated her support for the project goals. Director Harris expressed concerns
regarding the other aspects of the recommendation presented to the Board.
Director Siemens stated his concerns regarding the project stating his support for exterior
remediation but not for interior repairs. Director Siemens suggested the Board might want to
only consider and vote on the project goals.
Director Kishimoto suggested the Board should learn more about mothballing of buildings so it
may better understand the project.
Ms. Ruiz reported the original assessment of the radar tower only examined the need for short-
term repairs. Additional information is needed to determine what long-term repairs are needed to
exclude wildlife, continued deterioration, and whether staff will need to enter the building.
Public comments opened at 9:25 p.m.
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No speakers present.
Public comments closed at 9:25 p.m.
Motion: Director Cyr moved, and Director Riffle seconded the motion to reconsider the Board
of Directors’ April 25, 2018 vote to take no action regarding the project goals, project delivery
process, and timeline for the Mount Umunhum Radar Tower Long Term Repair Project. If the
Board votes to reconsider the item, it would be placed on an agenda for the June 13, 2018
meeting.
VOTE: 3-3-0 (Directors Harris, Kishimoto, and Siemens dissented; Director Hassett absent)
Motion fails.
Director Kishimoto suggested one option for the radar tower might be to allow water to enter the
building but create a drainage system to allow it to also flow out.
Ms. Ruiz reported a second assessment can examine this option.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Committee Reports
Director Riffle reported the Action Plan and Budget Committee met on May 1, 2018 to review
the proposed FY2018-19 Budget and Capital Improvement and Action Plan.
B. Staff Reports
Ms. Ruiz reported on her recent meeting with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority General
Manager Andrea Mackenzie to discuss agency priorities and potential coordination projects.
C. Director Reports
The Board members submitted their compensatory reports.
Director Harris reported she will be attending the Bay Area Open Space Council meeting on
May 10, 2018. Additionally, she commented on the 50th anniversary and grand opening of a new
entrance to Castle Rock State Park on September 29, 2018.
Director Riffle reported he met with the District’s newest Volunteer Trail Patrol class.
President Cyr reported Director Kishimoto will be attending a meeting on May 10, 2018 to
represent the District in selecting a special district representative to serve on the new Santa Clara
County Countywide Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board.
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ADJOURNMENT
President Cyr adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 9:34 p.m.
________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
District Clerk
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CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 18-21
DATE 05-23-18
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Payment
Type
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment
Amount
77990 Check 11941 - PARC ENVIRONMENTAL Mt. Um Radar Tower Remediation 05/16/2018 172,467.75
77970 Check 11369 - BANK OF THE WEST COMMERCIAL CARD USA $1,398.25 Calculator, 3-hole Punch, Stamp Machine, Pens, Tea 05/16/2018 74,351.79
Check $26.00 Parking Fee 05/16/2018
Check $(225.75) Refund of Training Registration Fee 05/16/2018
Check $87.00 EMT Certificate Renewal- Santa Clara County 05/16/2018
Check $3,945.51 Lodging for Trail Conference, Fleldstone Boulders, Chairs 05/16/2018
Check $225.02 Poster Frame & Open Space Conference Fee 05/16/2018
Check $651.98 Offsite Interviews, FEA Meeting Snacks 05/16/2018
Check
$10,893.14 Fuel for District Vehicles (7,905.36), Office Furniture - File Cabinet with Drawers (4), Fastrak Replenish, Truck Slide for
P119, Seat Covers for Ranger Vehicle 05/16/2018
Check $111.66 Chains 05/16/2018
Check $1,039.78 Fuel Purchase for Small Equipment (54 gallons), Notebook, Subscription 05/16/2018
Check $570.45 Shipping, Parking, Webinar Fees, Facebook Ads, MailChimp Monthly Fee 05/16/2018
Check $1,878.07 AEP Conference, CEQA NOE Fee, Notebooks, Mt. Um Trailer Rental 05/16/2018
Check $986.00 Environmental Health Review Fee for Vault Toilet at Alma 05/16/2018
Check ($50) Bay Area Open Space Conference Refund 05/16/2018
Check $932.87 Field Supplies - Log Splitter + Tray Kit, Fledstone Boulders 05/16/2018
Check $(387.62) NW Conference Refund, Hotel (1,200.00), Hotel (342.20), Binding Supplies, Laminating Machine, Tea, Coffee 05/16/2018
Check
$6,134.60 Rodent Control at Mora (2,820.00), New Hot Water Heater (2,317.00) - Hawthorn, Reglaze Masterbath Tub at Ecdm #D
(997.00)05/16/2018
Check $174.42 Field Supplies - Lumber (Pulgas Bridge), Ratchet, Duster 05/16/2018
Check $300.00 BAOSC Conference Fees 05/16/2018
Check $56.11 SFO Restroom Repair Parts 05/16/2018
Check $226.19 Gate Tube - 16 Ft. (PCR)05/16/2018
Check $315.88 Annual Back Flow Inspection (WH), ATV Helmet 05/16/2018
Check $617.49 Fire Equipment, Brackets, Binoculars, Cow Tags 05/16/2018
Check
$2,468.40 Docent Training and Nature Center Supplies - Binders, Index Maker, Snacks, Naturalist Handbooks (30), Fiberglass Tape,
Fabric Tape 05/16/2018
Check $120.30 Volunteer Supplies 05/16/2018
Check $(1,539.42) Special Parks District Forum Travel + Conference Fee, Refund for Water Bottle Printing Error ($2,557.00)05/16/2018
Check $319.50 Training Webinar, City News Job Advertisement 05/16/2018
Check $1,361.24 Recall Service (M222), Road Flares, Tire Inflator 05/16/2018
Check $628.48 Rental Car Expense for Trail Conference 05/16/2018
Check $926.16 Field Supplies - Ratchet, Blade, Holesaw, Rebar, Ladder 05/16/2018
Check ($703.67) Refund of Water Heater 05/16/2018
Check $1,958.84 Board Tour Lunch (4/2), SERCAL Conference Lodging & Travel Fees, CEQA NOE Filing Fee 05/16/2018
Check $7.00 Formplus Core Subscription 05/16/2018
Check $35.96 Parking Fee & Recurring Online Newspaper Subscription 05/16/2018
Check $672.00 Brokers License, Bay Area Air Mgmt Notice - Demo Twin Creeks 05/16/2018
Check $225.00 City Clerk Membership Dues 05/16/2018
Check $128.61 Equipment Coolant 05/16/2018
Check $1,043.81 Fire Symposium Training Expenses, Drill Bit, Screwdriver Kit 05/16/2018
Check $1,243.40 Docent Program Training - Supplies, Books & Snacks 05/16/2018
Check $117.86 Kitchen Supplies 05/16/2018
Check $12,089.16 SFO Storage Container (11,940.75) & Safety Glasses 05/16/2018
Check $2,177.00 CALPELRA Conference Registration Fee & Tyler Conference Hotel 05/16/2018
Check $4.00 Community Outreach Event Parking Fee 05/16/2018
Check $335.23 Uniform, Saw, Lumber 05/16/2018
Check $266.11 UC Ag Natural Resources Workshop Fees & Fire Symposium Registration Fee 05/16/2018
Check $635.12 Field Supplies - Plywood, Ratchet Tie Down, ABS Pipe 05/16/2018
Check $2.25 Parking Fee for Meeting with SMC Planner 05/16/2018
Check $4,759.61 Tyler Connect Conference Registration, Hotel & Travel (1) & GFOA Budget Trainings (3) + Travel 05/16/2018
Check $542.55 Name Badges, Shipping, Online Subscription, BAOSC Conference 05/16/2018
Check $342.61 Field Supplies - Pipe wrap, Fire Tanks & Pea Gravel 05/16/2018
Check $105.76 Snacks & Drinks for Volunteer Projects 05/16/2018
Check $25.00 Water Diversion Training Registration Fee 05/16/2018
Check $1,490.37 Haz Mat Shed, Snacks for Staff Meeting 05/16/2018
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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CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 18-21
DATE 05-23-18
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Payment
Type
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date 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
Check $872.10 Field Supplies - Wire Crimper, Clamps, Battery M221 05/16/2018
Check $561.48 Hole Digger, Hammer Set, Battery, Lumber 05/16/2018
Check $55.65 Supplies for Solar Charger Installation 05/16/2018
Check $442.32 Lodging for Trails Conference 05/16/2018
Check $627.17 Water Tank Parts for La Honda Event Center 05/16/2018
Check $656.40 Leadership Academy Training Expenses, Ergonomics Items 05/16/2018
Check $35.29 Field Supplies 05/16/2018
Check $621.38 Business Meal + Redwood City Chamber of Commerce Seminar Hotel Expenses 05/16/2018
Check $90.00 Symposium Registration Dues 05/16/2018
Check $1,676.84 Cleaning Supplies, ECDM Bath Repair, AO HVAC Actuators 05/16/2018
Check $95.45 Ergonomic Keyboard 05/16/2018
Check $1,916.45 FFO Internet and Laptop Storage Cabinet ($1,766.45)05/16/2018
Check $75.67 Field Supplies - Joint Pliers 05/16/2018
Check $2,198.72 Recruiting Expenses, SRE Deposit, CALPERLA Conference Registration 05/16/2018
Check $534.21 Field Supplies - Storage Case, Deck Screws, Hose, Broom 05/16/2018
Check $45.40 Volunteer Snacks & Chips 05/16/2018
Check $21.73 Office Supplies - Folders 05/16/2018
Check $200.00 BAOSC Registration Fee for Real Property Planner III 05/16/2018
Check $1,850.40 Board Meeting Meals, Municipal Clerk Conference Expense 05/16/2018
Check $41.03 Refreshments for Department Meeting with New Manager 05/16/2018
Check $38.81 Field Supplies - Paint 05/16/2018
77950 Check 11523 - PGA DESIGN, INC.Alma Implementation Services thru March 31, 2018 05/09/2018 37,505.38
77966 Check 11382 - WINNER CHEVROLET Purchase 2018 Chevy Colorado - M224 05/09/2018 31,460.95
77956 Check 11815 - SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY Reimbursement for the MROSD Preserve Use Survey 05/09/2018 25,988.00
77982 Check 10642 - HMS INC Mt. Um Radar Tower Exterior Analysis 05/16/2018 19,800.00
77989 Check 11617 - MIG, INC.ADA Evaluation and Plan Services March 2018 05/16/2018 18,923.06
77927 Check 10141 - BIG CREEK LUMBER CO INC Lumber - CM OljonTrail Bridges 05/09/2018 16,830.30
77964 Check 11944 - VAN DERMYDEN MADDUX LAW CORPORATION Investigative Services 1/18/18 - 3/21/18 05/09/2018 16,373.93
77920 Check 11772 - AHERN RENTALS, INC.Equipment Rental - Excavator, Dozer, Mid-Size Excavator for CM OljonTrail (3/30 - 4/27)05/09/2018 13,237.62
77925 Check 11148 - BALANCE HYDROLOGICS, INC.ECDM Sediment Control Monitoring 05/09/2018 10,419.55
77980 Check 11593 - H.T. HARVEY & ASSOCIATES Alma College Bat Relocation & Habitat Replacement 05/16/2018 8,624.10
77978 Check 11359 - GARAVAGLIA ARCHITECTURE INC.Architecture Services for Twin Creeks 03/01/18 - 04/06/18 05/16/2018 8,370.32
77965 Check 11665 - WATERWAYS CONSULTING Trail Inventory Construction Document Preparation + Final Design & Construction Support - BCR 05/09/2018 7,020.00
77953 Check 11929 - RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES Project Kick-Off & Finalization for General Counsel Recruitment 05/09/2018 6,988.00
77961 Check 11724 - THE DRIVING COMPANY, INC.4WD Training - 18 Students 05/09/2018 6,048.00
77974 Check 11936 - CODE 3, INC.Lightbars and Controllers for P115, P118, and P119 05/16/2018 5,475.00
77926 Check 10827 - BAY AREA OPEN SPACE COUNCIL 2018 Sponsorship of the Annual BAOSC Conference 05/09/2018 5,000.00
77977 Check 11937 - EXARO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Potholing Project on Ravenswood Bay Trail 05/16/2018 4,999.00
78000 Check *11118 - WEX BANK Fuel for District Vehicles 05/16/2018 4,394.77
77929 Check 10014 - CCOI GATE & FENCE Retrofit 6 Mt Umunhum Gates (SA)05/09/2018 4,280.00
77941 Check 10452 - IFLAND SURVEY Survey Services - Morales/Wagner Road 05/09/2018 4,217.50
77971 Check 11161 - CARNEGHI-NAKASAKO AND ASSOCIATES Appraisal Service Fee for Reynolds Road 05/16/2018 4,000.00
77996 Check 10152 - TADCO SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies (RSA/CP)05/16/2018 3,956.00
77960 Check 10302 - STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Rock for Roadwork (FOOSP) + Drain Rock (BCR)05/09/2018 3,950.86
77936 Check 10509 - GEOCON CONSULTANTS INC Phase II Assessment of Abandoned Oil Tank Facilities 05/09/2018 3,726.25
77945 Check 10461 - NORTHGATE ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT Professional Services 2/24/18 - 3/30/18 Twin Creeks 05/09/2018 3,250.00
77937 Check 11492 - HAWK DESIGN & CONSULTING Architectural Drawings for Repairs on District Rental 05/09/2018 3,125.00
77935 Check 11748 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CONSULTING Consulting and Lobbying - April 2018 05/09/2018 2,916.67
77932 Check 10022 - CONCERN EAP Quarterly Rate 4/1/18 - 6/30/18 05/09/2018 2,467.50
77934 Check 10546 - ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS INC Mapping Acacia (shrub/tree) at Purisima Creek Redwoods 05/09/2018 2,400.00
77924 Check 11799 - AZTEC LEASING, INC.Copier Lease 4/1/18 - 5/1/18 05/09/2018 2,326.06
77958 Check 11076 - SAN MATEO COUNTY FIRE SAFE Partition Road/Hawthorn/Cunha/Quam - CDC Crew Brushing 05/09/2018 2,250.00
77947 Check 10665 - PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC Mt. Um Road Work As-Builts 7/1/17 - 2/28/18 05/09/2018 2,100.00
77992 Check 10580 - SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS Sharp Copiers - Printing Costs 05/16/2018 2,017.62
77923 Check *10128 - AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION Repeater Site Lease - Coyote Peak 05/09/2018 1,876.00
77951 Check 11282 - PROELIA DEFENSE AND ARREST TACTICS, LLC Defensive Tactics Training 05/09/2018 1,749.96
77988 Check 11616 - MAUREEN KANE & ASSOCIATES Technical Training for Clerks - Series 400 05/16/2018 1,550.00
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CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 18-21
DATE 05-23-18
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Payment
Type
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date 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
77993 Check 10447 - SIMMS PLUMBING & WATER EQUIPMENT Quarterly Chlorination at Lobitos Creek Rental + Replace Electric Hot Water Heater 05/16/2018 1,458.25
77981 Check 10222 - HERC RENTALS, INC.Dump Truck Rental (BCR)05/16/2018 1,414.79
77938 Check 10280 - HEATHER HEIGHTS ROAD ASSOCIATION 2018-2019 Annual Dues 05/09/2018 1,200.00
77975 Check *10445 - COMMUNICATION & CONTROL INC Repeater Site Lease 05/16/2018 1,172.00
77959 Check 11429 - SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT Magnetic Sign Board Printing 05/09/2018 1,163.52
77949 Check *10180 - PG & E Electricity & Gas - 6 Locations 05/09/2018 1,078.85
77940 Check 10642 - HMS INC Purisima Creek Redwoods Bridge 1 05/09/2018 1,000.00
77987 Check 11746 - MARKEN MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.SFO HVAC Preventive Maintenance 05/16/2018 990.00
77952 Check 10261 - PROTECTION ONE Fire Monitoring System Addition (FFO)05/09/2018 850.00
77967 Check 10001 - AARON'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE WH Upper & Skyline Lot Restroom Vault Pump Out 05/16/2018 850.00
77995 Check 10143 - SUMMIT UNIFORMS Uniform items - M. Anderson 05/16/2018 844.51
77921 Check 11170 - ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN, INC.Design services - Ad for Bay Area Open Space Council + Magnet for Bear Creek Redwoods Groundbreaking 05/09/2018 780.00
77957 Check *10136 - SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY Water Service (RSACP)05/09/2018 715.74
77983 Check 11106 - INTELLI-TECH Preventative Maintenance 10/1/17-9/30/18 05/16/2018 643.00
77985 Check 10313 - JOHN SHELTON INC Culvert Supplies - Lumber (FOOSP)05/16/2018 575.65
77994 Check 10302 - STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Rock (FOOSP)05/16/2018 574.68
77931 Check 11530 - COASTSIDE.NET Skyline Internet 5/1/18-5/31/18 05/09/2018 555.00
77997 Check 10775 - TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC Training Services 4/2/18 05/16/2018 500.00
77998 Check 11037 - US HEALTHWORKS MEDICAL GROUP PC Medical Services-HR 05/16/2018 458.00
77922 Check 11814 - AMERICAN PORTABLES BCR Groundbreaking ADA Portable Toilet and Sink Rental 05/09/2018 453.60
77933 Check 10032 - DEL REY BUILDING MAINTENANCE House Cleaning - Big Dipper + Janitorial Supplies (A03)05/09/2018 450.00
77968 Check 11170 - ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN, INC.Ad for BAOSC Sponsorship Booklet 05/16/2018 370.00
77930 Check 10168 - CINTAS Shop Towel Service (FFO & SFO)05/09/2018 352.66
77943 Check 10189 - LIFE ASSIST First Aid Supplies - Splint, Tourniquet, Respirator Masks, Blanket, Trauma Dressing, Antimicrobial Towelette (FFO)05/09/2018 333.08
60 EFT 11729 - KHARE, RUTUJA New World Conference in Boston 4/22/18-4/25/18 05/09/2018 327.90
77973 Check 10613 - COASTAL TRAIL RUNS Return of Deposit for Permit # 15883 05/16/2018 300.00
61 EFT 11559 - SIFUENTES-WINTER, JONATHAN Mileage Reimbursement 05/09/2018 298.66
77942 Check 11041 - INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER - SILICON VALLEY Batteries for Handheld Radios 05/09/2018 271.41
77986 Check 10189 - LIFE ASSIST First Aid Supplies - Splint, Tourniquet, Respirator Masks, Blanket, Trauma Dressing, Antimicrobial Towelette (SFO)05/16/2018 263.59
77969 Check 10815 - AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR Training 05/16/2018 261.00
77955 Check *11526 - REPUBLIC SERVICES Monthly Garbage Services - April 2018 05/09/2018 249.37
63 EFT 11605 - JASKULAK, STEFAN GFOA Conference per diem Reimbursement 05/16/2018 235.00
77944 Check 11154 - LOS ALTOS POLICE FALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAM False Alarm Fee 10/4/2017 05/09/2018 215.00
77963 Check 10403 - UNITED SITE SERVICES INC LH Parking Lot Portable Restroom 05/09/2018 212.75
58 EFT 11494 - FURNISS, CHRIS Tuition Reimbursement for International Trauma Life Support 05/09/2018 205.00
77999 Check *10527 - WASTE MANAGEMENT Debris Disposal (BCR)05/16/2018 203.94
77962 Check 10146 - TIRES ON THE GO M33 - New Tires 05/09/2018 203.10
77976 Check 10524 - ERGO WORKS Ergo Equipment - Stackable Riser, Mouse, Mat 05/16/2018 202.12
77972 Check 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Remove Front Winch Assembly (P84)05/16/2018 200.00
57 EFT 10277 - BAILLIE, GORDON Per Diem - Special District's Forum 05/09/2018 175.50
62 EFT 11947 - ANDERSON, MATTHEW Reimbursement for Uniform Boots 05/16/2018 163.86
77984 Check 11041 - INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER - SILICON VALLEY New Battery (T-22)05/16/2018 139.78
77948 Check 10253 - PETERSON TRACTOR CO Mini Excavator Starter Switch (T29)05/09/2018 133.25
77928 Check 10011 - BILL'S TOWING SERVICE A99 - Tow For Repair 05/09/2018 125.00
77954 Check 10934 - REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Permit Fee for Webb Creek Bridge (BCR)05/09/2018 120.00
59 EFT 11945 - GUGGEMOS, LEIGH Mileage Reimbursement 1/26/18 - 4/30/18 05/09/2018 93.96
77946 Check 10481 - PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICE MB Campsite Pay Phone 05/09/2018 78.00
77991 Check *10134 - RAYNE OF SAN JOSE Water Service (FOOSP)05/16/2018 56.50
77979 Check 10187 - GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT Chainsaw Sharpening (BCR)05/16/2018 40.00
77939 Check 11475 - HEBERT, AARON,Water Diversion Training Conference Expenses Reimbursement 05/09/2018 32.91
Grand Total 570,027.87$
*Annual Claims
**Hawthorn Expenses
CCIWS = Central California Invasive Weed Symposium MISAC = Municipal Information Systems Association of California
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CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 18-21
DATE 05-23-18
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Payment
Type
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date 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
BCR = Bear Creek Redwoods LH = La Honda Creek PR = Pulgas Ridge SG = Saratoga Gap TC = Tunitas Creek
CC = Coal Creek LR = Long Ridge PC = Purisima Creek SA(U) = Sierra Azul (Mt Um) WH = Windy Hill
ECM = El Corte de Madera LT = Los Trancos RSA = Rancho San Antonio SR= Skyline Ridge AO2, 3, 4 = Administrative Office lease space
ES = El Sereno MR = Miramontes Ridge RV = Ravenswood SCS = Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature FFO = Foothills Field Office
FH = Foothills MB = Monte Bello RR = Russian Ridge TH = Teague Hill SFO = Skyline Field Office
FO = Fremont Older PIC= Picchetti Ranch SJH = St Joseph's Hill TW = Thornewood SAO = South Area Outpost
RR/MIN = Russian Ridge - Mindego Hill PR = Pulgas Ridge DHF = Dear Hollow Farm OSP = Open Space Preserve P## or M## = Patrol or Maintenance Vehicle
R-18-53
Meeting 18-21
May 23, 2018
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Contract Amendment with Moore, Iacofano, Goltzman (MIG), Inc., for Supplemental
Environmental Review Services for the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Acting General Manager to execute a contract amendment for $220,000 with MIG
for Supplemental Environmental Review Services for the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan at La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $680,000.
SUMMARY
In August 2016, the Board of Directors (Board) authorized the General Manager to enter into a
multi-year professional services contract with MIG, Inc., to complete site planning,
environmental review, design, engineering, construction documents, and permitting assistance
for the proposed new public access area adjacent to the Red Barn at La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve. The scope of this contract assumed that an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration, rather than an Environmental Impact Report, would be sufficient to evaluate the
potential environmental impacts of the project. Public input received to date have raised concerns
regarding potential impacts to traffic, visual resources, and biological resources that merit a more
thorough analysis. The Acting General Manager recommends amending the current contract with
MIG to conduct this level of environmental review. Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal
Year 2017-18 and proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 budgets for this contract amendment.
BACKGROUND
On May 9, 2018, the Board received an informational presentation on the Project (R-18-47),
including the project goals, project history and timeline, public participation process, and the
various iterations to the site plan with Alternative 3 as the most recent. (See Attachment 2-
Design Alternatives) A joint Community Meeting and Board Meeting in the Town of La Honda
is scheduled for June 12, 2018. At this upcoming June 12 meeting, the Board will receive
additional public comment to inform their selection of a preferred site plan option as the project
description to begin environmental review.
DISCUSSION
In August 2016, the Board authorized the General Manager to enter into a multi-year
professional services contract with MIG for a not-to-exceed total amount of $460,000 to
complete site planning, environmental review, design, engineering, construction documents, and
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permitting assistance for the proposed new public access area adjacent to the Red Barn at La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The Acting General Manager recommends approving a
contract amendment for $220,000 to complete a higher level of environmental impact analysis
than originally scoped given the input received to date related to potential environmental
impacts. This contract amendment will allow staff to pursue an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the project as opposed to an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Since Project initiation in fall 2016, staff and consultants completed site opportunities and
constraints analyses and developed conceptual design alternatives. Site analyses to date have
evaluated topography, existing tree species and health, biological resources, jurisdictional waters
and wetlands, historic significance of the Red Barn and surrounding infrastructure, traffic study
findings, and Phase I & II environmental site assessments given past ranching and agricultural
uses of the site.
The Supplemental Environmental Review Services scope of work under the recommended
contract amendment support the environmental impact analysis and associated site
reconnaissance and design services for this project and includes the following:
• Evaluation of Project Alternatives – MIG will assist Midpen staff in assessing a
reasonable range of feasible Project Alternatives that accomplish the project goals, which
is a required component of an EIR.
• Preparation of an EIR – The original contract scope assumed the preparation of an
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, but new information of potential impacts
calls for preparation of an EIR . New tasks include:
o Development of the Notice of Preparation;
o Assistance at a Public Scoping meeting;
o Preparation of the Administrative Draft EIR;
o Preparation of the public review Draft EIR;
o Preparation of the Administrative Final EIR with responses to public comments;
o Preparation of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan;
o Preparation of the Final EIR; and
o Attendance at two public hearings related to the EIR public review.
• Visual simulations – Two new visual simulations will be prepared to depict the proposed
site improvements included in the Preferred Alternative from two different perspectives.
These visual simulations will be included in the EIR.
• Detailed Design of a one-mile Easy Access Loop Trail – The design scope is being
expanded to include detailed design documentation of the Easy Access Loop Trail. This
work is being included to ensure potential environmental impacts of this new trail are
evaluated in the EIR and avoid potential future delays in construction.
• Supplemental Soils Investigation – The results of the Phase II environmental
assessment indicated presence of contaminated soils in the area of the existing corral. The
additional services will include follow up soil sampling to identify soil management
options during the implementation of the proposed project and as potential mitigation
measures in the EIR.
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• Supplemental Traffic Analysis – Traffic analysis at this site was conducted in 2007,
June 2016, and November 2016 to document vehicle volumes and speeds at the proposed
driveway location off of Highway 84, and to develop driveway design recommendations
to respond to the documented conditions. This supplemental traffic analysis will include
new traffic counts, trip generation analysis of three comparable Midpen Preserves, and
identification of mitigation measures to address potential impacts to motorized and non-
motorized circulation.
• Bat protection measures – Summer 2017 surveys have confirmed that the Red Barn
continues to serve as the only documented maternity roost along the peninsula for the
pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus), a species of special concern. This species’ maternity season
of approximately March 1- September 15 requires special protections during the normal
construction season. Project elements adjacent to the barn that fall within a biologist-
recommended bat protective buffer area include the new access driveway, retaining wall,
road, fencing, gate, and cattle corral. Services under this task include additional field
reconnaissance and research to identify effective avoidance measures such as temporary
sound barriers and biological monitoring of the roost to include as mitigations in the EIR.
• Arborist Phasing Plan – A selective tree removal phasing plan will be prepared for the
project to minimize potential impacts to birds and other wildlife. This phasing plan will
be incorporated into the project and evaluated in the EIR.
• Additional Public Outreach and Project Management – Additional time to manage
sub-consultant work for the tasks listed under the contract amendment, as well as to
prepare for and attend additional public meetings for the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project facilitates the implementation of Measure AA Portfolio #5, which states: “Open
upper half of the preserve to public; provide biking/hiking/equestrian trails, dog access, and
staging areas. Provide loop & connector trails. Restore habitat for rare species. Improve
fencing, corrals, and water systems to reintroduce conservation grazing.”
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Board-approved Amended Budget for the Red Barn Public
Access Site Plan Project (MAA05-005) is $120,000. This amount is sufficient for the remainder
of the fiscal year to continue site investigations, technical reports, visual simulations, pre-
permitting consultation, and conceptual design development. Funds for subsequent project
phases, including design development, environmental review, permitting, and construction
documentation are included as part of the three-year Capital Improvement and Action Plan.
Future implementation activities will have fiscal impacts, and the multi-year project budget is
provided below. Project implementation costs are eligible for Measure AA reimbursement. The
preliminary conceptual-level cost estimate for project construction ranges between $4 and $5
million (in 2017 dollars).
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MAA 05-005 Prior
Years
Actuals
FY
2017-18
FY
2018-19
FY
2019-20
FY
2020-21
Future
Years
Total
LHC - Red Barn
Parking Area $216,955 $120,000 $358,738 $363,600 $230,000 $5,000,000 $6,289,293
Spent-to-Date (as of
5/15/2018): $44,037 $44,037
Encumbrance: $25,963 $25,963
Proposed Contract
Amendment: $25,000 $195,000 $220,000
Budget Remaining
(Proposed): $216,955 $25,000 $163,738 $363,600 $230,000 $5,000,000 $5,999,293
The remaining portfolio fund balance contains over $9 million in available funds. The following
table outlines the Measure AA Portfolio #05 allocation, expenses to date, and remaining
portfolio fund balance.
MAA 05 Allocation - La Honda Creek - Upper Recreation Area Allocation: $11,733,000
Life-to-Date Spent (as of 5/15/2018): $2,166,332
Encumbrances: $26,264
Proposed Contract Amendment: $220,000
Portfolio Balance Remaining (Proposed): $9,320,404
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
The La Honda Creek Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee met on ten (10) occasions between 2004
and 2009 to guide the planning process and development of final trail use recommendations.
The Board approved the Master Plan and adopted the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative
Declaration, which includes the proposed Red Barn public access area as part of Phase I & II
implementation, at the August 22, 2012 meeting (R-12-83). On April 20, 2016, the Planning and
Natural Resources Committee received a brief update on the status and design schedule of the
Sears Ranch Road Parking Area and Phase I trails in Lower La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve (R-16-48). On May 9, 2017, the Committee received a presentation of the two
conceptual design alternatives for the Red Barn Public Access Site Plan (R-17-56). On March
20, 2018, the Committee received a presentation of the new Conceptual Design Alternative 3 and
recommended Alternative 3 to the full Board (R-18-25). On May 9, 2018, the full Board
received an informational presentation on the Project, including the project goals, project history
and timeline, public participation process, and the various iterations to the site plan, and the
unanimous Committee recommendation of Alternative 3.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. Additional notice was provided to the
grazing tenant, neighbors living adjacent to the Preserve, and parties interested in Coastal
projects, the La Honda Creek Preserve, the Red Barn, and Master Plan. Additional notice will be
provided of the upcoming June 12, 2018 Public Community Meeting to be held in Town of La
Honda.
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CEQA COMPLIANCE
Amending a professional services contract does not constitute a project subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental review will begin for the Red Barn Public
Access Site Plan project once the Board accepts a Preferred Alternative as the CEQA project
description, which is scheduled as part of the June 12, 2018 meeting. As part of the CEQA
process, residents and members of the community will have additional opportunities to comment
on the project’s potential environmental impacts for Midpen to evaluate as part of the preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report.
NEXT STEPS
Pending Board approval, the Acting General Manager will execute the contract amendment with
MIG to prepare for the next set of project tasks. In addition, to continue moving the project
forward, staff will initiate Caltrans pre-permitting consultation and solicit input on driveway
design features and traffic safety measures to ensure safe public ingress and egress to the Red
Barn area. These discussions can proceed irrespective of which Alternative the Board selects in
the future, given that all the site plans rely on a specific driveway configuration due to
constrained line of sight issues.
Board and public input on Alternative 3 will be solicited at a joint Public Community Meeting
and Board Public Meeting on June 12, 2018 in the Town of La Honda. The purpose of this joint
meeting is to present Alternative 3 to the community and provide an opportunity for the Board of
Directors to receive public comment to inform their selection of a preferred site plan option. If
the Board selects Alternative 3 as the preferred site plan option, this alternative would be the
project description to begin environmental review.
A subsequent Board meeting will be scheduled for a Scoping Session to receive public input on
environmental concerns that should be addressed as part of the environmental review process.
Milestones Tentative Schedule
Pre-permit Consultation with Caltrans regarding proposed
driveway, signage and site improvements May/June 2018
Contract Amendment with MIG, Inc, for CEQA review and
additional services May 23, 2018
Joint Community Meeting/Board Meeting in La Honda June 12, 2018
CEQA Scoping Session August 2018
Board review and adoption of CEQA document and project
approval Summer/Fall 2019
Construction documentation 2019 to 2021
Permitting 2019 to 2021
Construction bidding process 2021
Construction (narrow work window to avoid bat disturbance) Fall 2021 to Fall 2022
Open to the public Fall 2022
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1. Site location map
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Jane Mark, AICP, Planning Manager
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Attachment 2
Attachment 2
From:Mike Liebhold
To:General Information
Subject:to the Board: Subject: Chief Scientist, Open Space Habitats
Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2017 4:56:48 PM
To the full Board of Directors,
Dear Board,
Subject: Chief Scientist, Open Space Habitats
First thanks for initiating a updated deeper scientific review of pesticide use in the district. In
the midst of that exchange a more important question I asked remains unanswered:
Will the district create the position Chief Scientist Open Space Habitats reporting directly to
the Board of Directors?
Qualifications:
* Highest scientific credentials (perhaps from one of the many recently depleted
federal science agencies)
* Exceptional demonstrated succes leading similar large scale wilderness research
and conservation programs.
Responsibilities:
1. Create and manage world class research on Openspace habitats - on the health
and human impact of all of complete district ecosystem, habitats and micro
habitats of all flora, fauna, micro-flora, and microfauna.
2. Advise Open Space Board on present and future environmental challenges and
opportunities ,and on any environmental decisions, policies and practices
impacting sensitive habitats and populations.
3. Report the the Public:
- Quarterly public reports on focused Disrtrict research, programs
- Annual Report on the complete health of open space habitats and ecosystems.
Given the scale of district holdings, and the magnificence of the bio-diversity of district
habitiats, It's high time to create mechanism to conserve and improve the long term health of
all disrtict holdings,
Please let me know how to support an effort to attract a world class scientist to lead a world
class program!
I really appreciate your kind consideration,
Mike Liebhold
Woodside, Ca 94062
May 23, 2018
Mike Liebhold
10 Durham Road
Woodside, CA 94062
RE: Request for Creation of Chief Scientist, Open Space Habitats
Dear Mr. Liebhold,
To begin with, let me apologize for the late response to your email, which we received again via
our partners at Peninsula Open Space Trust. We appreciate your thoughtful engagement with the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) and suggestions for improving the
District’s stewardship of the open space lands and natural resources. We have received and
responded to your prior insightful comments on our programs. We also appreciate your latest
suggestion for the Board of Directors (Board) to appoint a Chief Scientist for Open Space
Habitats. You raise an interesting policy question for the Board to consider at our annual
Strategic Plan Retreat, which we hold each January. This idea, or a similar construct, may be
something that the full Board would like to explore as we think about the future development
and evolution of this agency.
As part of this response, I would like to provide some background on the District and its
organizational growth related to our natural resource program. The District was established in
1972 as a public land management agency with a mission to, in part, “protect and restore the
natural environment.” Our initial focus during the first 10 years was on the creation, early
staffing, and development of a new open space agency. During the following two decades, we
directed the majority of our resources to land preservation. In the last 10 years, we have made a
deliberate shift to expand our focus on natural resource and land management. During this time,
we established a new Natural Resources Department staffed by talented subject matter experts in
ecology, water resources, archeology, biology, botany, among other disciplines.
We also adopted a suite of resource management policies, established a Resource Management
Grants program to support academic research on District lands, and pursued a myriad of resource
protection and enhancement projects. To communicate our more recent accomplishments in
resource protection and restoration, please refer to our various annual accomplishment reports:
https://www.openspace.org/about-us/strategic-plan#AnnualReport. These reports list our
resource management projects, programs, and policies under the Natural Resources Protection
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and Restoration section. To guide all of this work, the District has relied on a wide breadth of
subject matter expertise. In addition to consulting internally with District experts, we seek and
establish partnerships with scientists, researchers, and academia to develop, implement, and
monitor the effectiveness of our land management actions. Moreover, as mentioned, the Board
established the District’s Resource Management Grants Program specifically to fund research
studies to inform specific issues where we have determined that additional scientific knowledge
can further enlighten our land management decision making.
I would also like to take this opportunity to describe the District’s model for applying scientific
information and research into our land management actions. The large variety of topics and
issues we encounter in land management activities has built relationships with many scientists
and researchers who have shared their expertise and knowledge to inform our actions. We are
increasingly making every effort to provide the information and results of the research and
monitoring findings so that our partners and other land management practitioners may benefit
from our lessons learned, as well as enhance the body of scientific knowledge for land
management in our larger region.
The Board invites you come in person to the public meetings held biweekly on Wednesday
nights. I do believe that you would be most interested in attending on July 11, 2018 where an
independent firm will provide an update on a toxicological evaluation of Glyphosate and
additionally, the Natural Resource Department will provide the 2017 Annual IPM Report.
In closing, I want to again thank you for your suggestion and continued interest in resource
management activities and your encouragement for the District to further its leadership role in
the scientific understanding of land management actions. You raise important food for thought
for the Board to consider as we look toward the future and the ongoing evolution of this
organization.
Sincerely,
Jed Cyr
President, Board of Directors
cc: Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
Coty Sifuentes-Winter, Senior Resource Management Specialist
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Meeting 18-21
May 23, 2018
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and Action Plan Initial Review and Public Hearing
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Review and hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Budget and Action
Plan, as reviewed and recommended by the Action Plan and Budget Committee in preparation
for adoption at the June 13, 2018 regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
SUMMARY
The proposed FY2018-19 regular budget totals $71.8 million, which is a 17% increase over the
prior year’s adopted budget, largely due to an increase in capital expenditures and debt service
(increases of 17% and 18% for MAA Capital and General Fund Capital, respectively, and 34%
in annual debt service from the current year). The proposed budget reflects a staff growth of four
new net positions to assist with project delivery and field construction, and respond to the
notable growth in Preserve visitation, added focus in interpretive/educational programming, and
administrative business needs. These positions enable the organization to continue supporting the
implementation of capital projects funded largely by Measure AA and serve the public who are
enjoying Midpen Preserves, including the newly built facilities and newly opened areas.
The acquisition of the new Administrative Office is scheduled to close escrow no later than
January 22, 2019. The purchase price of $31,550,100 is included in the FY2018-19 budget as a
one-time line item and is funded from the Committed Fund Balance Reserve. This one-time
acquisition increases the FY2018-19 budget from $71.8 million to a grand total of $103.4
million.
On February 1, 2018, the Board of Directors (Board) held its annual retreat to review the
environmental scan prepared by staff and to adjust the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District’s (District) Strategic Goals. Following the adjustment of the Strategic Goals, the Board
held a second retreat on March 15, 2018 to establish the priorities for the following fiscal year
for inclusion into the FY2018-19 Budget and Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP).
The priorities established by the Board for FY2018-19 are as follows:
1. Open upper La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve to public access;
2. Open western Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to public access;
3. Expand regional trail connections and wildlife corridors;
4. Demonstrate further progress on other Measure AA projects;
5. Continue improvements to staff facilities, technology and information systems, and
organizational practices and processes; and
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6. Further progress on other projects related to the strategic plan or mission delivery;
7. Continue to support conservation agriculture.
The proposed FY2018-19 CIAP reflects Board priorities and is comprised of 96 Key Projects
and 22 Operating Projects. See Attachment 1 for the draft FY2018-19 Budget book.
DISCUSSION
Revenue
The proposed FY2018-19 budget includes revenues from numerous sources, with the vast
majority coming from property tax receipts. The District also receives annual revenues from
various grants, interest income, rental income, and a small amount of miscellaneous income.
Measure AA Bonds also serve as a significant additional funding source for qualified capital
projects.
Annual property taxes – which make up 92% of total revenues – are estimated at $54 million for
FY2018-19. Estimated property tax revenues are up $7.1 million when compared to the current
fiscal year ($46.99 million in FY2017-18).
Total estimated FY2018-19 revenue and other funding sources are summarized by fund in the
table below.
When compared to the current fiscal year (adopted FY2017-18 budget), total revenues and other
funding sources ($63,423,433) are up $15.7 million, or 25%. Of note is the treatment of unused
CIAP funds within Fund 10 and Fund 40 (General Fund and General Fund Capital). Starting in
FY2018-19, any unused CIAP funds identified as part of the quarterly adjustment process will be
“rolled-over” into the next fiscal year for later use. These funds are identified in the Assigned
Fund Balance Transfers line in the table above.
Fund 10 Fund 20 Fund 30 Fund 40 Fund 50 Total
General Fund Hawthorn Measure AA
Capital
General Fund
Capital Debt Service
Revenue
Property Tax Revenues $48,313,000 $5,733,551 $54,046,551
Grants 1,042,040 1,042,040
Interest Income 1,043,000 36,000 940,000 2,019,000
Rental Income 1,221,124 1,221,124
Rancho San Antonio Agreement 371,738 371,738
Miscellaneous 100,000 100,000
Total Revenues 51,048,862 36,000 1,042,040 0 6,673,551 58,800,453
Other Funding Sources
Bond Reimbursements 13,783,984 1,457,600 15,241,584
Hawthorn Funds 85,500 85,500
Bond/Debt Service Premium 2,058,368 2,058,368
Assigned Fund Balance Transfers 2,938,250 2,938,250
General Fund Transfers (14,614,635)3,294,050 11,320,585 0
Total Other Funding Sources (14,614,635)85,500 13,783,984 7,689,900 13,378,953 20,323,702
Total Funding Sources $36,434,227 $121,500 $14,826,024 $7,689,900 $20,052,504 $79,124,155
Committed Fund Balance Transfers 31,550,100 31,550,100
Grand Total: Funding Sources $36,434,227 $121,500 $14,826,024 $39,240,000 $20,052,504 $110,674,255
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Acquisition of the new
Administrative Office is
scheduled to close no later than
January 22, 2019 and will be
funded via a Committed Fund
Balance Reserve, which is shown
as a separate funding source in the
revenue table above.
Additional year-over-year revenue
trends are shown in the graph to
the right.
The Controllers Report (Attachment 2) discusses the District’s financial standing, with details on
the FY2018-19 cash projections, MAA revenue requirements, and tax rate and 30-year cash flow
projections as background information. The Controllers Report will be presented at the June 13,
2018 Board meeting.
Expenditures
The Proposed FY2018-19 budget totals $71.8 million, a 17% increase over the prior year
adopted. This rise is largely due to (1) an increase in capital expenditures, with a 17% and 18%
increase from for MAA Capital and General Fund Capital, respectively, and (2) a 34% increase
in the annual debt service. The FY2018-19 budget book includes details in Section II for the
overall budget and Section III for the CIAP. Acquisition of the new Administrative Office is
shown as a separate action in the expenditure tables.
The table below shows the District’s total budget by funding source for FY2018-19 and the
percent change as compared to the current fiscal year.
Primary drivers within each fund are discussed below.
• General Fund Operating (fund 10): The operating fund includes Salaries and Benefits as
well as Services and Supplies. Salaries and Benefits increased due to the annualized cost
of a net four new positions added and cost-of-living adjustments. Services and Supplies
also rose, reflecting an increased number of total Operating projects, including natural
resource evaluation studies, such as the Badger/Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment and
District-Wide Pond Assessment projects.
FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change From % Change From
District Budget By Actuals Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Funding Source Budget Annual Budget Adopted Budget Adopted Budget
Fund 10 – General Fund Operating $24,496,501 $30,344,413 $33,539,934 $3,195,521 11%
Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund 6,146 166,500 121,500 (45,000) -27%
Fund 30 – MAA Land/Capital 16,887,013 12,637,845 14,826,024 2,188,179 17%
Fund 40 – General Fund Land/Capital 4,378,577 6,533,040 7,689,900 1,156,860 18%
Fund 50 – Debt Service 12,383,446 11,721,637 15,670,990 3,949,353 34%
Total District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $71,848,348 $10,444,913 17%
Fund 40 – New AO Building 31,550,100 31,550,100 --
Grand Total: District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $103,398,448 $41,995,013 68%
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• Hawthorn (fund 20). The Hawthorn fund includes retaining architectural and cultural
resource consultants to evaluate a potential partner proposal for rehabilitation and
adaptive reuse of the historic complex, which is anticipated in the summer/fall 2018. As
part of this work, District staff will confirm consistency of the proposal with the
Conservation Easement and other legal documents, and if acceptable, present to the
Planning and Natural Resources Committee and/or Board. In the event of an unsuccessful
partnership, Board approval to proceed with a mothballing process will be recommended
to protect the main residence and other structures.
• Measure AA Land/Capital (fund 30). The Measure AA capital fund includes projects
related to the opening of Bear Creek Redwoods and Upper La Honda Creek, Oljon Trail
construction in El Corte de Madera Creek, as well as the restoration of the Twin Creeks
Property adjacent to Sierra Azul, resulting in an increase of 19% to the overall Measure
AA capital budget for FY2018-19. These projects also include the Bear Creek landfill
remediation and Upper La Honda Creek grazing infrastructure improvements. Work will
continue on the Upper La Honda – Red Barn Public Access Site Plan and trail
connections, Bear Creek Redwoods public access improvements, Alma College
structures cleanup and stabilization, and Bear Creek Stables site and water system
improvements.
• General Fund Land/Capital (fund 40). The increase in General Fund Capital is largely
due to projects in support of Measure AA and the Vision Plan ($670,000), projects to
improve District infrastructure, offices, and fiber connectivity ($3 million), vehicles and
equipment ($940,000), repairs and maintenance to tenant residences and driveways, and
disposition of unoccupied structures.
Similar to last year, land acquisitions and preservation projects are listed in the CIAP as
in support of Measure AA. Until a transaction is closed, expenditures, such as appraisals
and other costs associated with property research and early negotiations, are budgeted in
General Fund Capital (fund 40). Once a transaction has closed, the eligible Measure AA
reimbursable expenditures are recoded and transferred to Measure AA Capital fund 30.
The acquisition of the new Administrative Office is scheduled to close no later than
January 22, 2019 and will be funded via Committed Fund Balance and is shown as a
separate action within fund 40.
• Debt Service (fund 50). The Debt Service Fund for FY2018-19 increased by
approximately $3.9 million or 34% from FY2017-18. With issuance of the second
tranche of Measure AA bonds in January 2018, the Measure AA debt service obligations
increased by approximately $2.0 million. The General Fund debt service obligations for
FY2018-19 increased by approximately $600,000 for the various refunding bonds and
$1.3 million for the facility parity bonds. A new sinking fund is proposed for the Hunt
note, which has a $1.5 million balloon payment due on April 1, 2023 in FY2022-23. The
proposed budget includes a $300,000 increase in debt service general fund transfers to
this sinking fund, which will be recorded as a Committed Fund Balance. Annual
contributions will be $300,000 for five years.
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Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP)
The Action Plan was combined with the Capital Improvement Plan in the budget book to reduce
duplication of information and effort, provide multi-year budget information, and create a
consolidated view of major District projects and activities. This section of the budget is now
called the Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP).
Projects that are $50,000 or more are specified in this section. Projects below this threshold are
included in the Department Summary section of the budget book; these projects were called out
as Operating Projects during the March 15, 2018 Board retreat.
Last year’s Action Plan projects were grouped into six program categories. The new CIAP
consolidates these the programs into four categories, as outlined in the following figure:
Fiscal year 2017-18 budgets have been adjusted following Board approval of Quarter 3 budget
adjustments at the May 9, 2018 Board meeting.
The Acting General Manager is mindful of the Board’s list of success criteria that emphasize
delivery of Measure AA commitments, projects completed on time and on budget, pacing of
projects, balanced delivery of the mission, exceptional work recognizing time and budget
constraints, project delivery innovation, creating an exceptional organization, and careful long-
term fiscal stewardship.
To support these important organizational norms, the Acting General Manager approaches new
projects and initiatives – whether directed by the Board or identified as opportunities by staff –
objectively and thoroughly to understand the impacts on capacity, as well as project and staffing
interdependencies. To this end, all departments completed comprehensive resource loading on
the proposed FY2018-19 CIAP projects to confirm capacity assumptions. In addition, the Acting
General Manager reviewed each project scope, schedule, and budget with staff from the General
Manager’s Office to confirm, and adjust as necessary, the proposed pacing and budget for each
project. Finally, the proposed total budgets were presented to the District Controller, who
confirmed that the budget is sustainable per the 30-year fiscal model.
At the March 15, 2018 retreat, a first draft of the CIAP provided the Board with a comprehensive
early look at the proposed projects for inclusion into the FY2018-19 CIAP. The document
provided at the retreat included project information summarized by Fund and Program; a
description, status, and FY2018-19 budget for each project, and Strategic Goals linkage.
Land Acquisition and Preservation
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
New:
Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Former:
Public Access & Education
Former:
Public Outreach
New:
Infrastructure and Other
Former: Infrastructure and Other
Former:
Administrativeand Other
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In response to Board feedback at the retreat, the following edits were made to the CIAP:
• The Skyline Christmas Tree Farm project scope was changed to reassess and confirm
Board direction on the Skyline Christmas Tree Farm Lease and its future site restoration.
• The Public Engagement Plan will be programmed in future budget cycles as a follow-on
to the District’s Strategic Communications Plan.
• The Bear Creek Redwoods-Phase II Stables Loop Trail project was retitled as the Bear
Creek Redwoods-Public Loop Trail to the Stables.
• The 4150 Sears Ranch Road Apartment Design project was replaced with the 4150 Sears
Ranch Road Water & Driveway project, as originally intended.
• A separate document was prepared that identifies the various projects, core functions, and
other activities that are planned in the upcoming fiscal year that further the Board’s
policy and goals on diversity, inclusion, and equity (see Attachment 3). On May 1, 2018,
the Action Plan and Budget Committee reviewed this document and requested that staff
return to the full Board at or before the next Strategic Plan retreat with a performance
review of progress made to date on these various activities to further Board diversity
goals.
District staff reviewed the updated CIAP to provide a realistic projection of work that could be
completed with available staff and funding resources. The MAA 23-007 Twin Creeks Land
Conservation project replaced both the MAA 17-002 Lysons Disposition project at Monte Bello
and the Unoccupied Structures Disposition project due to the need to quickly address safety
concerns related to a new property purchase.
The annual District CIAP (budget book Section III) forms the fiscal year work program and
includes all of the projects and key initiatives that the District will pursue in the upcoming fiscal
year, and for which it will dedicate staff and financial resources.
The District focused on the following key priorities when developing the FY2018-19 Capital
Improvement and Action Plan:
1. Open upper La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve to public access;
2. Open western Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to public access;
3. Expand regional trail connections and wildlife corridors;
4. Demonstrate further progress on other Measure AA projects;
5. Continue improvements to staff facilities, technology and information systems, and
organizational practices and processes; and
6. Further progress on other projects related to the strategic plan or mission delivery;
7. Continue to support conservation agriculture.
District staff prepared the FY2018-19 CIAP in accordance with Board priorities. The FY2018-19
CIAP resulted in 96 Key Action Plan Projects and 22 Operating Projects spread throughout the
following Programs:
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Position Requests
Detailed resource loading analysis confirmed the need for additional staff capacity to manage the
proposed FY2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan and ongoing operational workload.
The resource loading analys is identified one additional position needed in Land and Facilities,
two in Visitor Services, and two in Information Systems and Technology, and the removal of one
position in Finance, for a total net of four new positions.
Staffing growth through year 2020 in the Visitor and Field Services, and the Finance and
Administrative Services business lines was anticipated and modeled in the Financial and
Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) as shown below:
Consistent with the FOSM, the recommended four net positions are within the agency-wide
anticipated total growth numbers. The three recommended new positions in Visitor and Field
Services, however, are above the projected growth for this specific business line by a count of
two (2). It is important to note that these projections did not account for an expedited opening of
Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (scheduled now for Spring 2019, originally planned
for 2020/2021). In addition, these projections did not account for the notable rise in visitation
levels that the District is experiencing with the opening of new Preserve areas.
The four new additional positions as well as their associated costs for next fiscal year are shown
below, with detailed descriptions following:
Capital Improvement and Action Plan Projects Total As a %Key Op Total As a %
Land Acquisition and Preservation 14 11%17 17 14%
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 25 20%25 8 33 28%
47
42
5
41
28
13
Total 127 100%96 22 118 100%
FY2017-18 FY2018-19
31%36
32 27%
Infrastructure and Other
(formerly Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities & Other)
(formerly Administrative and Other)
32%23 13
37%31 1Public Access, Education, and Outreach
(formerly Public Access & Education)
(formerly Public Outreach)
Planning and Project Delivery 10 10 to 13 0 to 3 0 0 to 3
Visitor and Field Services 24 20 to 25 0 to 1 3 -2
Finance and Administrative Services 8 9 to 11 1 to 3 1*0 to 2
General Manager’s Office 3 2 -1 0 -1
Total 45 41 to 51 1 to 6 4 0 to 2
*Two positions added, one eliminated, therefore one net position added
Remaining
FOSM
Projected
Positions
Before 2020
(if new positions
are approved)Business Line
Positions
approved to
date
FOSM
Projected
Growth by 2020
Difference
Between
Current and
FOSM
Projected
Recommended
New Positions
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Organizational growth as analyzed in the FOSM, including the positions listed above, was
included in the Controller’s 30-year model and is deemed financially sustainable.
Information Systems & Technology (IST) Department
Applications Engineer (1 FTE)
This position was recommended as part of the IT Master Plan Report, which outlines the need
for a subject matter expert in application support. This role, coupled with the Data Administrator,
will be responsible for consolidating many of the District’s software solutions and support the
new SharePoint environment. This role has been filled via a staffing agency and more recently as
a limited term position since December 6, 2017.
IT Technician (1 FTE)
This position will increase IST capacity to support the District’s growing mobile workforce by
providing technical support to staff, maintaining hardware and software, and troubleshooting
problems. This position will be partially offset by the elimination of the IT intern as well as a
Senior Account Technician. This role has been filled as an intern and more recently as a limited
term position since November 6, 2017.
There are many standards for maintaining the ideal ratio for technical staffing to device and help
desk support. Based on a survey of 33 organizations by Gartner, the recommended technical
staffing to device ratios range from 12:1 for highly competitive/cutting edge companies to 200:1
for companies competing on thin margins. Gartner also provided a worksheet to calculate the
“best ratio for your business”, which begins with a mean index value of 70:1. From this value,
items are subtracted or added based upon variables such as hardware/software standards and
walking distance from a device. Based upon the calculations, a ratio of 40:1 to 60:1 was
determined for the District. This takes into account the geographic distribution of devices, the
nature of the District’s technology enterprise, and the quality of service that should be
maintained as the District grows. With the addition of an IT Technician, the IT program will
have three full time staff. This puts the IT staff to employee ratio at 58:1 based upon an
employee count of 174.45 FTE, which is within the recommended ratio.
Applications Engineer 131,306 131,306
IT Technician 81,445 81,445
Equipment Mechanic Operator 50,196 109,901
Lead Ranger 109,901 109,901
Education/interpretive position 50,196 109,901
Subtotal 423,044 542,454
Positions Removed
Senior Accounting Technician (90,399) (90,399)
Subtotal (90,399) (90,399)
Total 332,645 452,055
FY2019-20
and Beyond
FY2018-19
Prorated
CostAdditional Positions
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Finance Department
Senior Finance & Accounting Technician (reduction of 1 FTE)
The Finance Department currently has 4.5 FTEs: Finance Manager, Accountant, two Senior
Accounting Technicians, and half an Accounting Technician FTE, who is shared with Human
Resources. After filling the Accountant position in April, the Finance Department reviewed its
capacity and FTE count and concluded that the second Senior Accounting Technician position
can be eliminated.
Land and Facilities Services Department
Equipment Mechanic Operator (1 FTE)
This position will be assigned to the Skyline Field Office Special Projects Crew and will increase
this crew’s ability to complete trails associated with Measure AA public access projects. It will
also increase the capacity for routine maintenance. Assistance from Equipment Mechanic
Operators who are assigned to the regular maintenance crew has been required to support
Measure AA project construction. The regular crew has thus been depleted by moving two
maintenance positions over to the special projects crew when the special projects crews were
formed. This position will assist with the focus on trail construction and assist as needed on the
maintenance workload.
Visitor Services Department
Lead Ranger (1 FTE)
This additional position will allow each Supervising Ranger to be supported by a Lead Ranger as
well as increase capacity to train and supervise new staff, such as Seasonal Rangers and Seasonal
Ranger Aides. The addition of a Lead Ranger also adds essential staffing to meet the demand of
greater than anticipated visitation at Mount Umunhum and the accelerated opening of Bear
Creek Preserve.
Education/interpretive position (1 FTE)
An additional position in the Visitor Services Department is anticipated to be hired at midyear.
The Board has expressed interest in the expansion of the District’s interpretive and educational
programs. Consultants completed a Docent and Volunteer Programs Structure Study, which
came before the Board in May for final acceptance. Developing an implementation plan for the
report recommendations is included in the FY2018-19 CIAP. The recommendations include a
new educational/interpretive specialist position to expand the interpretive and education
program. In addition, recent findings of the Preserve User Study indicate a strong public desire
for interpretive and educational programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
Final adoption of the Proposed FY2018-19 District Budget and Action Plan by the Board would
authorize spending of $41,229,834 million from the General Fund, $121,500 from the Hawthorn
Fund, $14,826,024 million from Measure AA Fund, and $15,670,990 from Debt Service to
accomplish the District’s work plan for the next fiscal year.
The proposed FY2018-19 Budget and CIAP has been reviewed by the Controller and inputted
into the 30-year fiscal model. The proposed budget is confirmed to be within the parameters and
expectations of that 30-year fiscal model.
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The table below provides an overview for FY2018-19 budget, including the General Fund (funds
10 and 40), the Hawthorn fund (fund 20), capital expenditures that are reimbursable from bond
funds (fund 30), and debt service (fund 50). The acquisition of the new Administrative Office is
shown as a separate line item in the table below, as it is a one-time expenditure.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
The District’s Action Plan and Budget Committee held a meeting on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
The Committee voted to forward the proposed FY2018-19 Budget and Action Plan to the full
Board of Directors for review and approval.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and no
environmental review is required.
Fund 10 Fund 20 Fund 30 Fund 40 Fund 50 Total
General Fund Hawthorn Measure AA
Capital
General Fund
Capital Debt Service
Revenue
Property Tax Revenues $48,313,000 $5,733,551 $54,046,551
Grants 1,042,040 1,042,040
Interest Income 1,043,000 36,000 940,000 2,019,000
Rental Income 1,221,124 1,221,124
Rancho San Antonio Agreement 371,738 371,738
Miscellaneous 100,000 100,000
Total Revenues 51,048,862 36,000 1,042,040 0 6,673,551 58,800,453
Other Funding Sources
Bond Reimbursements 13,783,984 1,457,600 15,241,584
Hawthorn Funds 85,500 85,500
Bond/Debt Service Premium 2,058,368 2,058,368
Assigned Fund Balance Transfers 2,938,250 2,938,250
General Fund Transfers (14,614,635)3,294,050 11,320,585 0
Total Other Funding Sources (14,614,635)85,500 13,783,984 7,689,900 13,378,953 20,323,702
Total Funding Sources $36,434,227 $121,500 $14,826,024 $7,689,900 $20,052,504 $79,124,155
Committed Fund Balance Transfers 31,550,100 31,550,100
Grand Total: Funding Sources $36,434,227 $121,500 $14,826,024 $39,240,000 $20,052,504 $110,674,255
Expenses
Operating 34,716,880 38,500 34,755,380
Labor Reimbursement (1,176,946)(1,176,946)
Capital 83,000 14,826,024 7,689,900 22,598,924
Debt Service (General Fund Debt)11,020,585 11,020,585
Debt Service (Measure AA Debt)4,650,405 4,650,405
Total Expenses $33,539,934 $121,500 $14,826,024 $7,689,900 $15,670,990 $71,848,348
One Time Expenditure: New AO Building 31,550,100 31,550,100
Grand Total: Expenses $33,539,934 $121,500 $14,826,024 $39,240,000 $15,670,990 $103,398,448
Change in Fund Balance $2,894,293 $0 $0 $0 $4,381,514 $7,275,807
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NEXT STEPS
• The Board determines whether the Action Plan and Budget Committee shall meet to further
discuss and refine the Proposed FY2018-19 Budget and Action Plan.
• The ABC will have the opportunity to review any changes made to the Proposed FY2018-19
Budget and Capital Improvement and Action Plan on May 30, 2018 if any arise out of the
initial Board review.
• The Board considers adoption of the Proposed FY2018-19 Budget and Capital Improvement
and Action Plan, and approval of new positions at the June 13, 2018 Board Meeting.
To summarize, the next steps in the budget process are:
• May 30, 2018 – ABC #3: Proposed FY2018-19 Budget and Capital Improvement and
Action Plan Follow-up (if needed)
• June 13, 2018 – Board Meeting: Adoption of the FY2018-19 Budget and Capital
Improvement and Action Plan
Attachments:
1. FY2018-19 Budget and Action Plan
2. Controllers Report
3. Diversity Goals and Objectives
Responsible Department Manager:
Carmen Narayanan, Budget & Analysis Manager
Contact person:
Carmen Narayanan, Budget & Analysis Manager
Prepared by:
Elissa Martinez, Management Analyst I
Marion Shaw, Management Analyst II
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Budget and Action Plan 2018-2019
Adopted June xx, 2018
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Table of Contents
Section I: Introduction 1
General Manager’s Transmittal 2
Board of Directors | Management 3
Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives 6
Board Resolution 7
Regional Map 9
Organizational Chart 10
About Us 11
Demographics 12
Section II: Budget Summary and Overview 15
Budget Summar y and Overview 16
Revenues 18
Expenditures 20
Fiscal Year 2018-19 District Staffing 24
Hawthorn Fund 26
Measure AA Projects 27
Debt Service 29
Fund Balance 33
Financial Policies 36
Section III: Capital Improvement and Action Plan 39
Capital Improvement and Action Plan Over view 40
Land Acquisition and Preser vation 43
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 60
Public Access, Education, and Outreach 86
Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other 118
Section IV: Department Summaries 141
Over view 143
Administrative Ser vices 144
Engineering and Construction 148
Office of the General Counsel 152
Office of the General Manager 154
Land and Facilities Services 158
Natural Resources 162
Planning 166
Public Affairs 170
Real Property 174
Visitor Services 178
Vision Plan Actions Overview 182
Glossary 184
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General Manager’s Transmittal
Dear Board of Directors and Midpen Constituents,
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s mission, voter-approved Measure AA priorities, and
board-adopted strategic goals guide the budget and Capital Improvement and Action Plan for fiscal
year 2018-19. We remain committed to fulfilling the vision of a continuous greenbelt, protecting local
water quality, providing natural areas for wildlife, encouraging viable agricultural use of land resources,
supporting local resiliency amidst a changing climate, and inviting the public to experience the scenic
landscapes that make our Bay Area home so special.
Continued growth in property tax revenues and fiscally conservative reserves support the total budget of
$103.4 million. Of this amount, 69% or $71.8 million comprises our standard annual operating expenses,
capital improvement and action plan projects, and debt service obligations. To continue expanding Midpen’s
capacity for programs, projects, and public services into the future, a Committed Infrastructure Reserve is
funding the remaining 31% of the budget for the one-time purchase of a new administrative office. Key open
space project and program priorities for the upcoming year focus on expanding public access and opening
new Preserve areas, strengthening diverse community connections to open space, preserving natural lands,
and restoring environmental resources.
Our public access work includes: opening 6 miles of new trail and a 50-car parking area as part of the
Phase I improvements at Bear Creek Redwoods; constructing 1.25 miles of trail at El Corte de Madera Creek;
completing construction plans and securing permits to construct the Ravenswood Bay Trail gap connection;
and seeking Board approval of a Public Access Site Plan to open the Red Barn area of La Honda Creek.
We are also updating our ADA Transition Plan to ensure that Midpen programs and services are accessible
to visitors of all abilities, and will be exploring new communication and engagement strategies based on
feedback from our recent Preserve User Survey Project to welcome new visitors to their local Preserves.
Equally exciting is the exploration of a Citizens Advisory Committee to bring a broad spectrum of open
space perspectives and values to the conversations around Midpen programs, policies, and projects.
Land preservation will continue with a sharp focus on connecting habitats and trails, protecting watersheds,
and ensuring the long-term sustainability of local agriculture. Natural resource protection and restoration
efforts will focus on improving waterways and habitat for at-risk species, managing forests, restoring native
vegetation, and supporting Midpen’s conservation grazing program to protect coastal grasslands.
We look forward to implementing these exciting projects on your behalf and continuing the important
work of preserving and restoring our natural life support system, and connecting all people to nature.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ana Ruiz,
Acting General Manager
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Board of Directors | Management
Pete Siemens Ward 1: Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga
Yoriko Kishimoto – Board Secretary Ward 2: Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Stanford, Sunnyvale
Jed Cyr – Board President Ward 3: Sunnyvale
Curt Riffl e – Board Treasurer Ward 4: Los Altos, Mountain View
Nonette Hanko Ward 5: East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Stanford
Larry Hassett Ward 6: Atherton, La Honda, Loma Mar, Menlo Park, Pescadero,
Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Gregorio, Woodside
Cecily Harris– Board Vice President Ward 7: El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Montara, Moss Beach, Princeton,
Redwood City, San Carlos, Woodside
Executive Management
Ana Ruiz – Acting General Manager
Hilary Stevenson – Acting General Counsel
Mike Foster – Controller
Christine Butterfi eld – Acting Assistant General Manager/Project Planning and Delivery
Brian Malone – Acting Assistant General Manager/Visitor and Field Services
Stefan Jaskulak – Chief Financial Offi cer/Director of Administrative Services
Mission Statement:
Left to right: Jed Cyr, Nonette Hanko, Cecily Harris, Larry Hassett,
Pete Siemens, Yoriko Kishimoto, Curt Riffl e.
District Wards
The mission of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is to acquire and preserve a
regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity, protect and restore the natural environment,
and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Budget Document Preparation
Carmen Narayanan, Budget and Analysis Manager
Marion Shaw, Management Analyst
Elissa Martinez, Management Analyst
Andrew Taylor, Finance Manager
Management Team
Matthew Anderson Visitor Services
Candice Basnight Human Resources
Cydney Bieber Public Affairs
Elaina Cuzick Land and Facilities Ser vices
Garrett Dunwoody Information Systems and Technology
Kirk Lenington Natural Resources
Jason Lin Engineering and Construction
Jane Mark Planning
Carmen Narayanan Budget and Analysis
Maria Soria General Manager’s Office
Hilary Stevenson General Counsel’s Office
Andrew Taylor Finance
Mike Williams Real Property
Jennifer Woodworth District Clerk
Mindego Hill, Russian RIdge Open Space Preserve by Charles Tu
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California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers
Certificate of Award
Operating Budget Meritorious Award
Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Presented to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
For meeting the criteria established to achieve the Meritorious Operating Budget Award.
May 16, 2018
Drew Corbett Craig Boyer, Chair
CSMFO President Professional Standards and
Recognition Committee
Dedicated Excellence in Municipal Financial Reporting
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FY2018-19 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
The Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors in September 2011 and is updated annually. The Strategic
Plan provides high-level direction for the annual Action Plan and Budget.
Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection
vision with partners
Objective 1 – Review, and if needed refi ne, 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 fulfi ll 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 benefi ts 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 – Refi ne 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 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
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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Board Resolution
TO COME
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Board Resolution
TO COME
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Regional Map
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Organizational Chart
Public
ControllerBoard of
Directors
General
Counsel
Public
Affairs
Department
General
Manager
Project Planning
and Delivery
Assistant
General Manager
Visitor and
Field Services
Assistant
General Manager
Finance and
Administrative Services
CFO-Director of
Administrative Services
District Clerk/Assistant
to the General Manager
Executive Assistant/
Deputy District Clerk
Engineering
and
Construction
Department
Real
Property
Department
Natural
Resources
Department
Land and
Facilities
Department
Visitor
Services
Department
Budget
and
Analysis
Department
Planning
Department
Information
Systems and
Technology
Department
Human
Resources
Department
Finance
Department
District At-a-Glance
Founded
in 1972
63,340
Acres
(as of May 2018)
238
Miles of
Trails
26
Preserves
177.45
FTE
Over
2 Million
Visitors
Per Year
$71.8 Million
Budget*
760,000
Residents
*Does not include one-time AO building purchase ($31.55 million)
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About Us
History
The late 1960’s was a time of rapid growth in the Bay Area. As tract housing and commercial development began to
dominate the “Valley of Heart’s Delight,” concern for the preservation of the Midpeninsula’s irreplaceable foothill and
bayland natural resources mounted among open space advocates. Through the determined and heart-felt efforts of
local conservationists, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was created when the Measure R Room to
Breathe Initiative passed in 1972.
Midpen was founded in 1972 as an independent special district to preserve the regional greenbelt in northwestern
Santa Clara County. The voters expanded the District in 1976 to include southern San Mateo County and again in
1992, to add a small portion of Santa Cruz County. In 2004, through the Coastside Protection Program, the District’s
boundary was extended to the Pacific Ocean in San Mateo County.
Governance
The District is governed by a seven-member elected board of directors. Each board member is elected to serve a
four-year term and represents a geographic ward of approximately equal populations. The Board holds its regular
public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., at the District administrative
office: 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA.
Staffing
The staff currently includes over 175 employees in 11 departments: Budget and Analysis, Engineering and Construction,
Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems and Technology, Land and Facilities, Natural Resources, Planning,
Public Affairs, Real Property, and Visitor Services.
Services
Midpen’s purpose is to create a regional greenbelt of unspoiled public open space lands in order to permanently
protect the area’s natural resources and to provide for public use and enjoyment. The District has preserved over
63,000 acres of public land and manages 26 open space preserves. Midpen’s boundary extends from San Carlos
to Los Gatos and to the Pacific Ocean from south of Pacifica to the Santa Cruz County line. District boundaries include
approximately 200 square miles of Santa Clara County, 350 square miles of San Mateo County, and 2.6 square miles
of Santa Cruz County.
Open space preserves are generally kept in a natural condition in order to best protect the environment and wildlife
habitat, and are developed with only the amenities needed to provide low-intensity recreation. Ranging from 55 to
over 18,000 acres, 24 preserves are open to the public free of charge, 365 days a year. Our estimated annual
2 million visitors will find over 238 miles of trails, ranging from easy to challenging terrain. In addition to open
spaces and hiking trails, special amenities include a backpacking camp, nature center, historic farm, and winery.
Midpen’s open space preserves offer a great variety of environments, wildlife habitats, and plant life. Preserves
include redwood, oak, and fir forests, chaparral-covered hillsides, riparian corridors, grasslands, and wetlands
along the San Francisco Bay. These lands provide critical habitat for mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, deer,
golden eagle, red-legged frog, California newt, Coho salmon, and different varieties of wildflower.
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Demographics
The following is economic and demographic information on Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, which represents
the majority of the District’s boundaries. Because the District does not receive any property tax revenue from the small
amount of Santa Cruz County land that it holds, information on Santa Cruz County is excluded.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Fiscal Years
County of Santa Clara
County
Personal Income2 Per Capita Median School Unemployment
Fiscal Year Population1 (in millions) Personal Income2 Age3 Enrollment4 Rate5
2008 1,837,075 $103,993 $59,227 36.6 259,116 5.1%
2009 1,857,621 99,550 55,781 36.2 259,800 8.7%
2010 1,880,876 103,636 58,018 36.2 262,126 11.6%
2011 1,797,375 111,880 61,833 36.4 265,543 10.5%
2012 1,816,486 122,259 66,535 36.6 269,858 9.0%
2013 1,842,254 130,624 70,151 36.7 273,701 7.6%
2014 1,868,558 141,974 74,883 * 276,175 6.1%
2015 1,889,638 158,729 82,756 * 274,948 4.6%
2016 1,927,888 * * * 273,264 4.0%
2017 1,938,180 * * * * 3.5%
County of San Mateo
County
Personal Income 2 Per Capita Median School Unemployment
Calendar Year Population1 (in millions) Personal Income2 Age6 Enrollment7 Rate5
2008 703,830 $53,434 $75,919 39.9 88,974 4.8%
2009 713,617 50,175 70,311 38.9 89,971 8.9%
2010 719,951 51,264 71,204 39.3 91,371 8.9%
2011 729,425 57,965 79,465 39.4 92,097 8.3%
2012 740,738 64,765 87,444 39.6 93,674 7.0%
2013 750,489 65,193 86,911 39.3 93,931 5.7%
2014 758,581 69,717 91,935 39.4 94,667 4.2%
2015 759,155 74,641 97,553 39.8 95,187 3.3%
2016 765,895 * * 39.5 95,502 3.3%
2017 770,203 * * * 95,620 2.9%
* Information not available Data Sources
Data Sources
1 State of California Department of Finance
2 U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis
3 Association of Bay Area Census (California)
4 Santa Clara County Office of Education
5 State of California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Division
6 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
7 State of California Department of Education
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Principal Employers
Most Current Year and Nine Years Ago
County of Santa Clara
2017 2008 Percentage Percentage
Number of of Total Number of of Total
Employer Employees1 Rank Employment Employees2 Rank Employment
Apple Computer, Inc. 25,000 1 2.53% 10,000 3 1.22%
Alphabet Inc. 20,000 2 2.02 * *
County of Santa Clara 18,244 3 1.85 16,011 1 *
Stanford University 16,919 4 1.71 * *
Cisco Systems Inc. 15,700 5 1.59 13,000 2 1.59%
Kaiser Permanente 12,500 6 1.27 * *
Stanford Healthcare 10,034 7 1.02 5,500 7 0.67%
Tesla Mortors Inc. 10,000 8 1.01 * *
Facebook Inc. 9,385 9 0.95 * *
Intel Corporation 8,500 10 0.86 5,000 9 0.61%
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. * * 9,400 4 1.15%
IBM * * 7,650 5 0.93%
Hewlett-Packard Co. * * 7,000 6 0.86%
Fujitsu * * 5,000 8 0.61%
Applied Materials, Inc * * 4,000 10 0.49%
Total 146,282 14.81% 82,561 8.13%
County of San Mateo3
20164 2008
Percentage Percentage
Number of of Total Number of of Total
Employer Employees Rank Employment Employees Rank Employment
United Airlines 10,500 1 2.41% 9,600 1 2.73%
Genentech Inc. 10,000 2 2.30 7,845 2 2.23%
Oracle Corp. 6,750 3 1.55 5,642 4 1.61%
Facebook Inc. 6,068 4 1.40 * *
County of San Mateo 5,500 5 1.26 5,777 3 1.64%
Visa Inc. 3,500 6 0.80 * *
Gilead Sciences Inc. 3,500 7 0.80 * *
Mills-Peninsula Health Ser vices 2,500 8 0.57 1,800 9 0.51%
Safeway Inc. 2,393 9 0.55 2,280 6 0.65%
Electronic Arts Inc. 2,367 10 0.54 2,000 8 0.57%
Kaiser Permanente * * 3,609 5 1.03%
United States Postal Ser vice * * 2,174 7 0.62%
Applied Biosystems * * 1,578 10 0.45%
Total 53,078 12.18% 42,305 12.04%
* Information not available.
Data Sources
1 Silicon Valley Business Journal, 7/21/2017
2 County of Santa Clara Finance Department. FY2007-08 CAFR
3 San Francisco Business Times – 2017 Book of Lists and California Employment Development Department
4 Latest information available for principal employers in the County of San Mateo
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Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve by Mike Asao
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Section II:
Budget Summary and Overview
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve by Karl Gohl
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BUDGET SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Budget reflects the District’s
priorities established by the Board of Directors in February 2018 as part of its annual Strategic Plan update. Based
upon these priorities, staff prepared the FY2018-19 Proposed Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan
(Section III), Department Summaries (Section IV), and associated funding requirements to achieve those goals.
FY2018-19 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
The District’s budget is comprised of the operating and capital budgets, land acquisition, and debt service,
which are funded by five distinct funds:
• Fund 10: General Fund Operating. This includes personnel costs, routine operational and maintenance
expenses, debt service, and non-capital projects.
• Fund 20: Hawthorn Endowment. This fund may only be used for expenses required to maintain the
value of the property gifted to the District by the Woods family.
• Fund 30: Measure AA Capital. Only capital projects and land acquisitions included in the 25 Project
Portfolios are eligible for Measure AA funding.
• Fund 40: General Fund Capital. This includes vehicles and equipment, facilities, and non-Measure AA
capital projects and land acquisitions.
• Fund 50: Debt Ser vice Fund. This includes payments on all District-issued debt, both public and private.
Compared to most city and county government agencies, the District’s operating budget accounts for a much lower
percentage of the total budget (45%), reflecting the organization’s focus on project delivery. Capital projects and
land acquisition account for 33% of the District budget and debt service totals almost 22%.
The acquisition of the new Administrative Office is scheduled to close escrow no later than January 22, 2019. The
purchase price of $31,550,100 is included in the FY2018-19 budget as a one-time line item and is funded from the
Committed Fund Balance. This one-time acquisition increases the FY2018-19 budget from $71.8 million to a grand
total of $103.4 million.
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The following table breaks out the revenue and expenses by fund. Each fund has either a balanced budget
for FY2018-19 or a positive change in fund balance.
General Hawthorn Measure AA General Fund Debt
Fund Capital Capital Service Total
Revenue
Property Tax Revenues $48,313,000 $5,733,551 $54,046,551
Grants 1,042,040 1,042,040
Interest Income 1,043,000 36,000 940,000 2,019,000
Rental Income 1,221,124 1,221,124
Rancho San Antonio Agreement 371,738 371,738
Miscellaneous 100,000 100,000
Total Revenues 51,048,862 36,000 1,042,040 0 6,673,551 58,800,453
Other Funding Sources
Bond Reimbursements 13,783,984 1,457,600 15,241,584
Hawthorn Funds 85,500 85,500
Bond/Debt Service Premium 2,058,368 2,058,368
Assigned Fund Balance Transfers 2,938,250 2,938,250
General Fund Transfers (14,614,635) 3,294,050 11,320,585 0
Total Other Funding Sources (14,614,635) 85,500 13,783,984 7,689,900 13,378,953 20,323,702
Total Funding Sources 36,434,227 121,500 14,826,024 7,689,900 20,052,504 79,124,155
Committed Fund Balance Transfers 31,550,100 31,550,100
Grand Total: Funding Sources $36,434,227 $121,500 $14,826,024 $39,240,000 $20,052,504 $110,674,255
Expenses
Operating 34,716,880 38,500 34,755,380
Labor Reimbursement (1,176,946) (1,176,946)
Capital 83,000 14,826,024 7,689,900 22,598,924
Debt Service (General Fund Debt) 11,020,585 11,020,585
Debt Service (Measure AA Debt) 4,650,405 4,650,405
Total Expenses 33,539,934 121,500 14,826,024 7,689,900 15,670,990 71,848,348
One Time Expenditure:
New AO Building 31,550,100 31,550,100
Grand Total: Expenses $33,539,934 $121,500 $14,826,024 $39,240,000 $15,670,990 $103,398,448
Change in Fund Balance $2,894,293 $0 $0 $0 $4,381,514 $7,275,807
FY2018-19 Budget by Fund
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Revenues
The FY2018-19 District revenue estimate totals $58.8 million with the vast majority, 92% or $54 million, coming from
property tax receipts. This represents an increase of 15% from the prior year and reflects the continued robust real
estate market in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Other sources of revenue include grants; rental income from leased properties, which includes residences and land for
agriculture or grazing; income from the County of Santa Clara for the operation and maintenance of Rancho San Antonio
County Park; and interest income. The chart below provides a breakdown of projected FY2018-19 revenue by source.
Total District revenue has increased by 16% from the prior year due to a steady increase in property taxes and a slight
increase in interest income and grants. The following graph depicts the historical and projected trend for total District
revenues by type.
Total Revenue Trend
65,000,000
60,000,000
55,000,000
50,000,000
45,000,000
40,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
0
FY2014-15 Actual FY2015-16 Actual*FY2016-17 Actual FY2017-18 Projected FY2018-19 Projected
Property Tax Interest Grants Rental Income and Other
*FY2015-16 reflects 15 months of revenue due to changing the fiscal year start from April 1 to July 1.
Property Taxes (92%)
Grants (2%)
Interest (3%)
Rental Income and Other (3%)
FY2018-19 Revenue by Source
Rental Income
Property Tax Grants Interest and Other Total
Amount $54,046,551 $1,042,040 $2,019,000 $1,692,862 $58,800,453
Percent 92% 2% 3% 3% 100%
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Property taxes continue to grow as both residential and commercial property markets experience strong demand. To a
large degree, this is the result of the ongoing strength and expansion of the Silicon Valley region’s economy and the need
to expand commercial facilities to accommodate the increased workforce. The following graph depicts the historical and
projected trend for general fund property tax revenues (this excludes Measure AA ad valorem levy for debt service).
Silicon Valley and the peninsula continue to see high real estate prices where demand for housing exceeds supply.
Correspondingly, property tax revenues are projected to have a healthy growth rate of 3% annually for the next three
years. The primary factors used in the projection of revenues are historical growth in assessed valuation and new
construction information, which are provided by the County Assessors’ Offices in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Property Tax Trend
55,000,000
50,000,000
45,000,000
40,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
0
FY2009-10
Actual
FY2010-11
Actual
FY2011-12
Actual
FY2012-13
Actual
FY2013-14
Actual
FY2014-15
Actual
FY2015-16
Actual*
FY2016-17
Actual
FY2017-18
Projected
FY2018-19
Projected
FY2019-20
Projected
*FY2015-16 reflects 15 months of revenue due to changing the fiscal year start from April 1 to July 1
Actual Actual Actual Budget Forecast Budget %
FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2018 FY2019 Increase*
Santa Clara County
Current Secured $20,844,000 $23,304,000 $25,277,000 $27,249,000 $27,375,000 $29,155,000 6.5%
Current Unsecured 1,647,000 1,787,000 1,747,000 1,922,000 1,969,000 2,086,600 6.0%
Total Santa Clara County 22,491,000 25,091,000 27,024,000 29,171,000 29,344,000 31,241,600 6.5%
San Mateo County
Current Secured 10,223,000 11,126,000 12,039,000 13,084,000 12,966,300 13,938,600 7.5%
Current Unsecured 526,000 523,000 515,000 556,000 530,000 551,800 4.1%
Prior Taxes (24,000) (7,000) (14,000)
Total San Mateo County 10,725,000 11,642,000 12,540,000 13,640,000 13,496,300 14,490,400 7.4%
Supplement + HOPTR 1,276,000 1,429,000 1,592,000 1,459,000 1,499,300 1,364,000 –9.0%
Subtotal Taxes 34,492,000 38,162,000 41,156,000 44,270,000 44,339,600 47,096,000 6.2%
Redevelopment 823,000 1,302,000 1,148,000 1,033,000 1,255,000 1,217,000 –3.0%
Total Tax Revenue $35,315,000 $39,464,000 $42,304,000 $45,303,000 $45,594,600 $48,313,000 6.0%
*Percentage increase compares Budget FY2019 to Forecast FY2018.
2015-2019 General Fund Tax Revenue
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Expenditures
The District’s FY2018-19 budget totals $71.8 million ($103.4 million inclusive of the AO building purchase), reflecting
increased capital expenditures as the District continues implementation of Measure AA funded projects, and the addition
of a net of four positions to deliver the projects and continue the organizational build-out outlined in the FOSM. The
net total budget increase is 17%, exclusive of the new AO building purchase. The following table and chart provide
a summary of the FY2018-19 budget by fund.
FY2018-19 Budget by Source
Fund 10 – General Fund Operating (32%)
Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund (1%)
Fund 30 – Measure AA Capital/Land (14%)
Fund 40 – General Fund Land/Capital (7%)
Fund 40 – New AO Building (31%)
Fund 50 – Debt Service (15%)
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change From % Change From
District Budget By FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Funding Source Actuals Budget Annual Budget Adopted Budget Adopted Budget
Fund 10 – General Fund Operating $24,496,501 $30,344,413 $33,539,934 $3,195,521 11%
Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund 6,146 166,500 121,500 (45,000) –27%
Fund 30 – MAA Land/Capital 16,887,013 12,637,845 14,826,024 2,188,179 17%
Fund 40 – General Fund Land/Capital 4,378,577 6,533,040 7,689,900 1,156,860 18%
Fund 50 – Debt Service 12,383,446 11,721,637 15,670,990 3,949,353 34%
Total District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $71,848,348 $10,444,913 17%
Fund 40 – New AO Building 31,550,100 31,550,100 -–
Grand Total: District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $103,398,448 $41,995,013 68%
The following chart depicts actual and projected expenditures over a five-year period by fund. The 63% increase
for FY2015-16 over prior year expenditures is due primarily to the change in the start of the District’s fiscal year
from April 1 to July 1 and results in a one-time 15-month fiscal year.
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Fund 10 – General Fund Operating
The operating fund includes Salaries and Benefits as well as Services and Supplies. Salaries and Benefits increased
due to the annualized cost of new positions added and cost-of-living adjustments. Services and Supplies also rose,
reflecting an increased number of operating projects, including natural resource evaluation studies, such as the
Badger/Burrowing Owl Habitat and District Wide Pond Assessment projects.
Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund
The Hawthorn fund includes retaining architectural and cultural resource consultants to evaluate a potential partner
proposal for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic complex, which is anticipated in the summer/fall
2018. As part of this work, District staff will confirm consistency of the proposal with the Conservation Easement
and other legal documents, and if acceptable, present to the Planning and Natural Resources Committee and/or
Board of Directors. In the event of an unsuccessful partnership, Board approval to proceed with a mothballing
process will be recommended to protect the main residence and other structures.
Fund 30 – Measure AA Land/Capital
The Measure AA capital fund includes projects related to the opening of Bear Creek Redwoods and Upper La Honda
Creek, as well as the restoration of the Twin Creeks Property adjacent to Sierra Azul, causing an increase of 17%
in the overall Measure AA capital budget for FY2018-19. These projects include the Bear Creek landfill remediation
and Upper La Honda Creek grazing infrastructure improvements. Work will continue on the Upper La Honda trail
connection, Bear Creek Redwoods public access, Alma College site rehabilitation plan, water system and stables
site plan.
Fund 40 – General Fund Land/Capital
The increase in General Fund Capital is largely due to projects in support of Measure AA ($670,000), projects to
improve the District’s infrastructure, offices, and fiber connectivity ($3 million), vehicles and equipment ($940,000),
repairs and maintenance on District-owned residences and driveways, and disposition of unoccupied structures.
Comparable to last year, land acquisitions and preservation projects are included in support of Measure AA. Until a
transaction is closed, expenditures such as appraisals and other costs associated with property purchase research and
early negotiations are budgeted in General Fund Capital (fund 40). Once a transaction has closed, the expenditures are
eligible for Measure AA reimbursement. Notable to the 2018-19 fiscal year is the purchase of a new Administrative
Office (AO) building. As this is a one-time expenditure, it is presented throughout as a separate line item.
Expenditure Trend
1200,000,000
100,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
0
FY2014-15
Actual
FY2015-16
Actual*
FY2016-17
Actual
FY2017-18
Projected
FY2018-19
Projected
Fund 10 – General Fund Operating
Fund 30 – MAA Land/Capital
Fund 50 – Debt Service
Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund
Fund 40 – General Fund Land/Capital
Fund 40 – New AO Building
*FY2015-16 reflects 15 months of expenditures due to changing the fiscal year start from April 1 to July 1.
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Hawthorn Endowment (Fund 20), Measure AA Capital (Fund 30)
and Debt Service (Fund 50)
Restricted fund balances have restrictions externally imposed by laws, regulations, grantors, contributors (such as
Hawthorn Endowment funds), creditors and debt covenants. They are treated as a resource that can only be used
for specific purposes (i.e. Fund 20 can only be used for the care and maintenance of the Hawthorn property).
General Fund Capital (Fund 40)
Assigned fund balances are amounts constrained by the District’s intent to use them for specific purposes within
a certain period of time; however, funds are not considered restricted. Amounts may be assigned by the
General Manager if authorized by the Board of Directors.
General Fund Operation (Fund 10)
Unassigned fund balances include any remaining funds that are not restricted or assigned for specific
purposes, and includes a minimum level to be held in reserve.
Restricted Funds
Assigned Funds
Unassigned Funds
Fund 50 – Debt Service Fund
The Debt Service Fund for FY2018-19 increased by approximately $3.9 million from FY2017-18, or 34%. With
issuance of the second tranche of Measure AA bonds in January 2018, the Measure AA debt service obligations
increased by approximately $2.0 million. The General Fund debt service obligations for FY2018-19 increased by
approximately $600,000 for the various refunding bonds and $1.3 million for the facility parity bonds. A new
sinking fund is proposed for the Hunt note, which has a $1.5 million balloon payment due on April 1, 2023 in
FY2022-23. The proposed budget includes a $300,000 increase in debt service general fund transfers to this
sinking fund, which will be recorded as a Committed Fund Balance. Annual contributions will be $300,000
for five years.
For FY2018-19, operating expenses are expected to increase at a more moderate rate as a net of four additional
positions are added at a more gradual pace to continue project implementations and provide the administrative
support to deliver the District’s mission. Consistent with the District’s practice over the last two fiscal years, land
acquisitions will be budgeted at modest levels and the budget amended at the time of purchase.
The first table below illustrates the breakdown of the FY2018-19 budget by fund and breaks out the General Fund
between salaries and services and supplies. The second table below breaks out the budget by department. The
anticipated purchase of the new AO building is called out separately. Additional budget information can be found
on the individual department pages in Section IV.
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FY2018-19 Budget by Fund and Expenditure Type
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Category Actuals Budget Annual Budget Adopted Budget Adopted Budget
Salaries and Benefits $19,210,661 $22,016,288 $24,107,255 $2,090,967 9%
Less: MAA Reimbursable Staff Costs (320,482) (1,289,256) (1,176,946) 112,310 –9%
Net Salaries and Benefits 18,890,179 20,714,991 22,930,309 2,215,318 11%
Services and Supplies 5,606,322 9,617,381 10,609,625 992,244 10%
Total Operating Expenditures 24,496,501 30,344,413 33,539,934 3,195,521 11%
Hawthorns Operating 6,046 82,500 38,500 (44,000) –53%
Hawthorns Capital 100 84,000 83,000 (1,000) –1%
Total Hawthorns Expenditures 6,146 166,500 121,500 (45,000) –27%
General Fund Capital (Fund 40) 1,878,092 5,668,540 6,777,900 1,109,360 20%
Measure AA Capital (Fund 30) 14,985,822 12,513,845 14,628,024 2,114,179 17%
Total Capital Expenditures 16,863,914 18,182,385 21,405,924 3,223,539 18%
General Fund Land and Associated
Costs (Fund 40) 2,500,485 864,500 912,000 47,500 5%
Measure AA Land and Associated
Costs (Fund 30) 1,901,191 124,000 198,000 74,000 60%
Total Land and Associated Costs 4,401,676 988,500 1,110,000 121,500 12%
Debt Service 12,383,446 11,721,637 15,670,990 3,949,353 34%
Total Debt Service (Fund 50) 12,383,446 11,721,637 15,670,990 3,949,353 34%
Total District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $71,848,348 $10,444,913 17%
General Fund Land and Associated
Costs (Fund 40) – New AO Building – – 31,550,100 31,550,100 –
Grand Total: District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $103,398,448 $41,995,013 68%
FY2018-19 Budget by Department
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Department Actuals Budget Annual Budget Adopted Budget Adopted Budget
Administrative Services $4,412,582 $5,949,917 $7,379,533 $1,429,616 24%
Engineering and Construction 13,636,998 9,474,157 11,725,738 2,251,581 24%
General Counsel 540,312 587,889 616,240 28,351 5%
General Manager 1,666,563 2,305,456 2,125,191 (180,265) –8%
Land and Facilities 8,607,182 12,028,266 14,345,319 2,317,053 19%
Natural Resources 2,491,142 4,455,608 5,446,514 990,906 22%
Planning 2,878,897 5,319,640 4,723,298 (596,342) –11%
Public Affairs 1,352,975 2,189,993 1,905,010 (284,983) –13%
Real Property 5,124,032 1,903,609 2,039,254 135,645 7%
Visitor Services 5,057,554 5,467,263 5,871,261 403,998 7%
Debt Service 12,383,446 11,721,637 15,670,990 3,949,353 34%
Total District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $71,848,348 $10,444,913 17%
One Time Expense: New AO Building – – 31,550,100 31,550,100 –
Total District Budget $58,151,683 $61,403,435 $103,398,448 $41,995,013 68%
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FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 DISTRICT STAFFING
District staffing for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 is budgeted for 177.45 Full Time Equivalents (FTE); an increase of four
positions over the FY2017-18 adopted staffing level of 173.45 FTE. Activity since the inception of the Financial and
Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) in 2014 is summarized in the table below. Consistent with the FOSM, the
recommended four net positions are within the agency-wide anticipated total growth numbers. It is important to note
that the FOSM projections did not account for an expedited opening of Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
(scheduled now for Spring 2019, originally planned for 2020/2021). In addition, these projections did not account
for the notable rise in visitation levels that the District is experiencing with the opening of new Preserve areas.
Administrative Services
Applications Engineer (1 FTE)
This position was recommended as a part of the Information and Technology Master Plan Report which outlines
the need for a subject matter expert in application support. This role, coupled with the Data Administrator, will
be responsible for consolidating many of the District’s software solutions and playing a key role in supporting
the SharePoint environment.
IT Technician I (1 FTE)
This position will increase Information Systems and Technology’s (IST) capacity to support the District’s growing mobile
workforce by providing technical support to staff, maintaining hardware and software, and troubleshooting problems.
This position will be partially offset by the elimination of the IT intern, as well as a Senior Accounting Technician.
Land and Facilities Services Department
Equipment Mechanic Operator (1 FTE)
This position will be assigned to the Skyline Special Projects Crew and will increase this crew’s ability to construct
new trails and complete major trail repairs associated with Measure AA public access projects.
Visitor Services Department
Education/interpretive position (1 FTE)
An additional position in the Visitor Services Department is anticipated to be hired at midyear. The Board has
expressed interest in the expansion of the District’s interpretive and educational programs. Consultants have completed
a Docent and Volunteer Programs Structure Study, which will come before the Board in May for final acceptance.
Developing an implementation plan for the report recommendations is included in the FY2018-19 CIAP. One of the
recommendations that includes a new educational/interpretive specialist position to help begin the expansion of the
interpretive and education program.
Lead Ranger (1 FTE)
This additional position will allow each Supervising Ranger to be supported by a Lead Ranger as well as increase
capacity to train and supervise new staff including Seasonal Rangers and Seasonal Ranger Aides, and provide
support due to a rise in visitation levels.
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FOSM
Difference Projected FOSM
FOSM Between Positions Projected
Positions Projected Current and Before 2020 Growth
approved Growth FOSM Recommended (if new positions between
Business Line to date by 2020 Projected New Positions are approved) 2020 to 2045
Planning and Project Delivery 10 10 to 13 0 to 3 0 0 to 3 TBD
Visitor and Field Services 24 20 to 25 0 to 1 3 -2 37 to 45
Finance and
Administrative Services 8 9 to 11 1 to 3 1* 0 to 2 6 to 8
General Manager’s Office 3 2 –1 0 –1 0
Total 45 41 to 51 1 to 6 4 0 to 2 43 to 53
*Two positions added, one eliminated, therefore one net position added.
The District staffing for FY2018-19 is detailed by department in the table below.
FY2014-15 FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Depar tment FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Administration 13.75 18.75 24.75 24.75 25.75 1.00
Engineering and Construction 2.00 2.00 5.00 7.00 7.00 0.00
General Counsel 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.00
General Manager 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 0.00
Land and Facilities 0.00 0.00 51.30 55.30 56.30 1.00
Natural Resources 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 0.00
Operations* 65.30 68.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Planning 12.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 0.00
Public Affairs 11.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 0.00
Real Property 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00
Visitor Services 0.00 0.00 39.90 39.90 41.90 2.00
Total FTE 124.55 138.55 165.45 173.45 177.45 4.00
District Positions by Department
*The Land and Facilities and Visitor Services departments were formed after the Operations Department was split in FY2015-16.
FOSM Projections and Staffing Growth
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FUTURE GROWTH IN DISTRICT STAFFING
The Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) projected growth in District staffing between 2014 and
2020 of up to 51 new positions. Since December 2014, 45 new positions have been approved by the Board. The
above recommendations, if approved by the Board, raise the total new positions to 49 since December 2014. Therefore,
under the FOSM model, there may be up to an additional 2 new positions projected by 2020. The FOSM projected
growth in District staffing between 2020 and 2045 of up to 53 additional new positions. Due to the expedited preserve
opening project timelines, the visitor and field services business line has already begun to add positions that were
originally projected to be added after 2020. The General Manager will continue to assess capacity needs and gaps
in expertise in the coming years as new positions are filled and core functions are reorganized into new departments
and programs, in tandem with changes to Board priorities and the pace of upcoming action plans to determine if and
when additional positions are merited.
Considering the magnitude of the restructuring of the District, it is important to spend some time working with the
expanded organization to evaluate how the synergies among new “capacities” may provide unanticipated efficiencies
and additional revenue. Based on that evaluation and reforecasting the District’s 30-year financial model, future
additional positions would be submitted for Board consideration as part of future Budget approvals and/or midyear
budget reviews. Such additional position requests would need to remain consistent with the FOSM projections and
be financially sustainable.
HAWTHORN FUND
Hawthorns, a 78-acre historic estate named for a hedge once lining its boundary, is one of the last remaining islands
of open space in residential Portola Valley. On November 10, 2011, the District received the gift of the Hawthorns
property and an endowment of $2,018,445 to manage the property in perpetuity.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Annual Budget for the Hawthorn endowment totals $121,500, which is 27% lower than
the FY2017-18 Adopted Budget. The $83,000 capital budget includes funding for completion of a partnership for
long-term care, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the historic complex as well as other stabilization efforts to
mitigate deterioration while a partnership agreement is negotiated.
The operating budget includes funds for video surveillance and maintenance of the defensible space as required by
the Town of Portola Valley’s Fire Department.
The endowment fund balance at the end of FY2018-19 is projected to be $1,504,851 as shown below.
Hawthorn: Endowment Fund Interest Income Expenditures Total Cash Balance
Hawthorn Fund Original Endowment: — — $2,018,445
FY2011-12 Actual $3,267 ($50,672) 1,971,040
FY2012-13 Actual 7,854 (122,347) 1,856,547
FY2013-14 Actual 5,600 (141,389) 1,720,758
FY2014-15 Actual 5,818 (23,573) 1,703,003
FY2015-16 Actual 7,149 (9,751) 1,700,401
FY2016-17 Actual 5,000 (67,550) 1,637,851
FY2017-18 Projected 15,000 (62,500) 1,590,351
FY2018-19 Proposed 36,000 (121,500) 1,504,851
Ending Balance – Projected $1,504,851
Hawthorn – Projected Cash Balance
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60,000,000
50,000,000
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30,000,000
20,000,000
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0
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LTD Estimate FY 2018-19 Balance
MAA Portfolio Number
MEASURE AA PROJECTS
In June 2014, voters approved Measure AA, a $300 million general obligation
bond to protect natural open space lands; open preserves or areas of preserves
that are currently closed; construct public access improvements such as new trails
and staging areas; and restore and enhance open space land, forests, streams,
watersheds, and coastal ranch areas. Projects are grouped in 25 key project portfolios organized by geographic area
within the District’s boundaries.
The District began using Measure AA funds in 2014 and FY2018-19 will mark the fifth year of funding. As of June 30,
2018, an estimated $45.5 million in Measure AA funds will be expended and the proposed FY2018-19 budget brings
the total to $60.4 million, or 20.1% of the $300 million bond. The table below summarizes the estimated expenditures
by project portfolio.
The expenditures relative to each portfolio allocation, including Life-to-Date estimate at June 30, 2018, the amounts
budgeted for FY2018-19, and the amount remaining for each allocation, are illustrated in the Measure AA Projects
Budget Overview graph and table below.
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Life-to-Date
Expenditure Estimate
Plan through FY2018/19 Balance %
MAA# Measure AA Portfolio (adopted 2014) 6/30/18 Adopted Remaining Expended
01 Miramontes Ridge: Gateway to the Coast Public Access,
Stream Restoration and Agriculture Enhancement $27,774,000 $52,915 $0 $27,721,085 0.19%
02 Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection and
Public Access Partnership 5,052,000 557,548 1,356,890 3,137,562 37.89%
03 Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima-to-Sea Trail,
Watershed Protection and Conservation Grazing 7,608,000 1,167,615 346,346 6,094,039 19.90%
04 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and
Water Quality Projects 8,376,000 383,652 363,722 7,628,626 8.92%
05 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation Grazing Projects 11,733,000 2,371,428 834,915 8,526,657 27.33%
06 Windy Hill: Trail Implementation, Preservation
and Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership 12,740,000 – 161,247 12,578,753 1.27%
07 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,
Endangered Wildlife Protection and
Conservation Grazing 14,825,000 11,732,707 154,100 2,938,193 80.18%
08 La Honda Creek/Russian Ridge: Preservation of
Upper San Gregorio Watershed and Ridge Trail 15,347,000 – – 15,347,000 0.00%
09 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing
and Wildlife Protection Projects 5,560,000 241,819 431,808 4,886,373 12.12%
10 Coal Creek: Reopen Alpine Road for Trail Use 8,017,000 4,286 278,557 7,734,157 3.53%
11 Rancho San Antonio: Interpretive Improvements,
Refurbishing, and Transit Solutions 10,811,000 35,728 55,688 10,719,584 0.85%
12 Peninsula/South Bay Cities: Partner to
Complete Middle Stevens Creek Trail 1,038,000 – – 1,038,000 0.00%
13 Cloverdale Ranch: Wildlife Protection,
Grazing and Trail Connections 15,712,000 – – 15,712,000 0.00%
14 Regional: Trail Connections and Campgrounds 3,966,000 – – 3,966,000 0.00%
15 Regional: Redwoods Protection and Salmon
Fisher y Conservation 50,728,000 3,018,550 – 47,709,450 5.95%
16 Long Ridge: Trail, Conservation and Habitat
Restoration Projects (Saratoga) 5,140,000 — — 5,140,000 0.00%
17 Regional: Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail 7,760,000 1,091,283 366,812 6,301,905 18.79%
18 South Bay Foothills: Saratoga-to-Sea Trail
and Wildlife Corridor 1,365,000 – – 1,365,000 0.00%
19 El Sereno: Dog Trails and Connections 2,254,000 715 – 2,253,285 0.03%
20 South Bay Foothills: Wildlife Passage
and Ridge Trail Improvements 13,966,000 201,836 430,549 13,333,615 4.53%
21 Bear Creek Redwoods: Public Recreation
and Interpretive Projects 17,478,000 3,170,093 8,271,568 6,036,339 65.46%
22 Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks Public
Access and Conservation Projects 6,714,000 688,885 733,822 5,291,293 21.19%
23 Sierra Azul: Mount Umunhum Public
Access and Interpretive Projects 27,972,000 18,807,777 1,040,000 8,124,223 70.96%
24 Sierra Azul: Rancho de Guadalupe
Family Recreation 10,078,000 1,603,496 – 8,474,504 15.91%
25 Sierra Azul: Loma Prieta Area Public Access,
Regional Trails and Habitat Projects 7,986,000 410,150 – 7,575,850 5.14%
Total MAA Bond $300,000,000 $45,540,482 $14,826,024 $239,633,494 20.12%
Total FY2018-19 does not include $400K for Measure AA District-wide Purchase Options and Low-Value Land Fund, as the budgeted amount
is not assigned to a specific Measure AA Portfolio.
Measure AA (MAA) Portfolio numbers do not coincide with Regional Map locations 1-26.
Measure AA Projects Budget Overview
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DEBT SERVICE
Legal Debt Limit
The legal debt limit for the District is based on Section 5568 of the California Public Resources Code which states that for
the purpose of acquiring land or other property and for constructing or completing any capital improvements, the District
may incur an indebtedness not to exceed five percent of the assessed valuation of property situated in the District. As of
June 30, 2018, the assessed value of property within the District’s jurisdiction totaled $252.726 billion, resulting in a
legal debt limit of $12.636 billion.
In 2017 and 2018, both Standard & Poor’s (S & P) and Fitch Ratings awarded AAA ratings to the District’s new 2017 Green
Refunding Bonds, the 2017 Parity Bonds, and the 2018 General Obligation Bonds. The District’s Refunding Promissory
Notes and Bonds remain at AAA, and the 2011 District’s Revenue Bonds are rated AA+ by both ratings agencies.
Outstanding Debt Obligations
As of March 31, 2018, the District had the following outstanding debt obligations:
General Fund Bond Issues
2011 Revenue Bonds
On May 19, 2011, the District Financing Authority, on behalf of the District, issued $20.5 million of Revenue Bonds
for the purpose of acquiring land to preserve and use as open space. Each year, the District will appropriate revenues
(primarily limited property tax collections that Santa Clara County and San Mateo County allocate to the District) to
pay its obligations under a Lease Agreement for use and occupancy of District land in addition to other District debt
and lease obligations unrelated to this financing. The maturities from 2022 through the final maturity in 2041 issue
were advance refunded through the District’s 2016 Green Bonds.
Maturity Interest Authorized Outstanding as of
Type of Debt Actual Rate and Issued March 31, 2018
2011 Revenue Bonds* 2022 2% to 6% $1,080,000 $930,000
2012 Refunding Promissory Notes** 2034 2% to 5% 9,085,601 8,705,601
2015 Refunding Promissor y Notes 2034 3.5% to 5% 23,630,000 21,815,000
2016 Green Refunding Bonds 2039 3% to 5% 57,410,000 53,845,000
2017 Green Refunding Bonds 2038 3.125% to 5% 25,025,000 25,025,000
2017 Parity Bonds 2028 5% 11,220,000 11,220,000
Promissor y Note 2023 5% 1,500,000 1,500,000
General Fund 128,950,601 123,040,601
2015 General Obligation Bonds 2021/2045 1.5% to 2.5% 45,000,000 41,271,000
2018 General Obligation Bonds 2049 2% to 5% 50,000,000 50,000,000
Measure AA Fund 95,000,000 91,271,000
Total Debt $223,950,601 $214,311,601
* The 2023 through 2041 maturities of the 2011 Revenue Bonds were refunded through the District’s 2016 Green Bonds.
** The 2024 through 2029 and 2035 through 2042 maturities of the 2012 Revenue Bonds were refunded through the District’s 2017
Green Bonds.
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2012 Revenue Refunding Bonds
On January 19, 2012, the District advance refunded $34.7 million in 1999 Lease Revenue Bonds by issuing
$34.265 million in promissory notes. The notes are a blend of current interest and capital appreciation notes
maturing through 2042. The net proceeds of $33.396 million were used to purchase U.S. government securities,
which were deposited in an irrevocable trust with an escrow agent to provide for all future debt service payments
on the 1999 Series bonds. As a result, the 1999 Series bonds are considered to be defeased and the liability for
those bonds has been removed from the long-term debt in the financial statements.
2015 Refunding Promissory Notes (2004 Project Lease)
On January 22, 2015, the District refunded $31.9 million of the District’s Financing Authority’s 2004 Revenue
Bonds by issuing $23.63 million in promissory notes. The net proceeds of $30.9 million, together with $2.3 million
of funds related to the 2004 Revenue Bonds, were used to purchase U.S. government securities. Those securities were
deposited in an irrevocable trust with an escrow agent to redeem the 2004 Revenue Bonds in full on March 1, 2015.
2016 Green Bonds Refunding
On September 22, 2016, the District refunded $44.1 million of the District Financing Authority’s 2007 Series A
Revenue Refunding Bonds and advance refunded $19.1 million of the District Financing Authority’s 2011 Revenue
Bonds by issuing $57.4 million in Green Bonds Refunding. The net proceeds of $24.0 million were deposited in an
irrevocable trust with an escrow agent to redeem the 2011 Revenue Bonds in full on September 1, 2021.
2017 Green Bonds Refunding (Series A)
On December 13, 2017, the District advance refunded $11.6 million of the District’s 2012 Revenue Bonds
Current Interest Notes and $8.9 million of the District’s 2012 Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation Notes by
issuing $25.025 million in Green Bonds Refunding. The net proceeds of $28.3 million were deposited in an
irrevocable trust with an escrow agent to redeem the 2012 Revenue Bonds in full on September 1, 2022.
2017 Parity Bonds (Series B)
On December 13, 2017, the District issued $11.22 million of Parity Bonds to finance a portion of the cost of
acquiring and improving staffing facilities to establish the new South Area Field Office and to refurbish the newly
acquired Administrative Office. The net proceeds of $12.5 million were deposited into the Project Fund.
Promissory Note
On April 1, 2003, the District entered into a $1,500,000 promissory note with the Hunt Living Trust as part of a lease
and management agreement. The note is due in full on April 1, 2023 and bears interest at 5.5% semi-annually through
April 1, 2013 and 5.0% per annum until the maturity, or prior redemption, of the note.
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General Fund Annual Debt Service
14,000,000
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
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2012 Refunding NotesPromissory Notes 2016 Green Bonds 2017 Parity Bonds (Series B)
2015 Refunding Notes2011 Revenue Bonds 2017 Green Bonds (Series A Refunding 2012s)
Five-Year General Fund Debt Projection
FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 FY2021-22 FY2022-23
2011 Revenue Bonds $213,600 $240,700 $266,400 $290,700 $0
2012 Refunding Notes 463,150 462,050 460,350 460,250 461,825
2016 Green Bonds 5,771,850 5,275,200 5,497,200 5,509,200 5,818,575
2017 Green Bonds
(Series A Refunding 2012s) 1,201,085 1,022,200 1,022,200 1,022,200 1,022,200
2017 Parity Bonds (Series B) 1,439,175 1,437,500 1,439,250 1,438,500 1,435,250
2015 Refunding Notes 1,856,725 1,884,725 1,918,675 1,939,375 1,967,125
Promissory Notes 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 1,575,000
Total $11,020,585 $10,397,375 $10,679,075 $10,735,225 $12,279,975
MAA Bond Fund Issues
MAA Tax Levy
Debt service payments on the MAA Bonds are paid through ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the
District. The District receives property tax revenue from Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (the Counties). The
Counties are responsible for assessing, collecting and distributing property taxes in accordance with state law. Each
year, the levy is calculated based on the assessed value and the debt service amount that the District needs to collect.
The evolution of the tax levy is as follows:
2015-16 $.0008 per $100 of assessed valuation
2016-17 $.0006 per $100 of assessed valuation
2017-18 $.0009 per $100 of assessed valuation
2018-19 $.0019 per $100 of assessed valuation (projected)
2015 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2015A and 2015B)
On August 13, 2015, the District issued $40 million of tax-exempt general obligation bonds (Series 2015A) and
$5 million of taxable general obligation bonds (Series 2015B). The bonds are payable from ad valorem taxes
pursuant to an election of registered voters of the District held on June 3, 2014, which approved Measure AA
to authorize the issuance of up to $300 million principal amount of general obligation bonds.
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2018 General Obligation Bonds (Series GO Green Bonds)
On February 14, 2018, the District issued and additional $50 million of tax-exempt general obligation Green Bonds.
The bonds are also payable from ad valorem taxes pursuant to an election of registered voters of the District held on
June 3, 2014 which approved Measure AA to authorize the issuance of up to $300 million principal amount of
general obligation bonds.
Measure AA Annual Debt Service
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
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Measure AA 2015 Series B (Taxable)Measure AA 2015 Series A (Tax-Exempt)
Measure AA 2018 Series GO Green Bonds
Five-Year Measure AA Debt Projection
FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 FY2021-22 FY2022-23
Measure AA 2015 Series A
(Tax-Exempt) $1,636,163 $1,636,163 $1,636,163 $1,943,288 $2,575,913
Measure AA 2015 Series B
(Taxable) 955,875 952,925 952,313 637,875 0
Measure AA 2018 Series
GO Green Bonds 2,058,368 4,683,100 3,373,375 2,728,500 2,727,600
Total $4,650,405 $7,272,188 $5,961,850 $5,309,663 $5,303,513
Projected Tax Rate $2.02 $1.81 $1.57 $1.50 $1.45
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Fund Balance
The projected increase to the FY2018-19 Total Fund Balance is primarily due to the continued growth in the District’s
property tax revenues and a stabilization in capital spending levels from the previous year.
The following table depicts general fund revenue and expenses for a five-year period. Each year has a balanced
budget or a positive change in fund balance.
Debt Management Policy
The Board of Directors adopted a Debt Management Policy in 2017. The stated purpose of the Debt Management
Policy is to establish the overall parameters for issuing, structuring, and administering the debt of the District in
compliance with applicable federal and State securities law. The Debt Management Policy was developed in
conjunction with the Policy for Initial and Continuing Disclosure Relating to Bond Issuances, with the latter ensuring
that statements or releases of information to the public and investors relating to the finances of the District are complete,
true, and accurate in all material respects.
FY2015 Actual FY2016 Actual FY2017 Actual FY2018 Projected FY2019 Budget
Nonspendable — — $55,093 — —
Restricted 1,702,556 1,971,040 1,971,040 1,923,540 1,838,040
Committed 20,400,000 35,400,000 35,400,000 40,700,000 9,449,900
Assigned — — — 2,938,250 —
Unassigned 21,329,605 16,857,586 23,872,450 23,272,450 25,672,450
Total Fund Balance $43,432,161 $54,228,626 $61,298,583 $68,834,240 $36,960,390
Minimum Unassigned
Fund Balance* $10,597,200 $11,839,200 $12,691,200 $13,509,000 $14,493,900
*Calculated as 30 percent of total annual Fund 10 property tax revenues.
General Fund Trend
50,000,000
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FY2014-15
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FY2015-16
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FY2016-17
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FY2017-18
Projected
FY2018-19
Projected
Total ExpensesTotal Revenue
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Budget Process
The District’s annual budget development process begins in January when an annual retreat is held where the Board
reviews and updates the District Strategic Plan based on the fi ndings of an environmental scan and overview of
prior-year accomplishments. At this time, staff begins capacity planning for ongoing projects and proposed new
projects. In February, the Board meets with executive and department managers to establish priorities for the
upcoming fi scal year and provide staff with strategic direction regarding the upcoming fi scal years Capital
Improvement and Action Plan.
Departments begin developing the District’s Annual Capital Improvement and Action Plan in February/March in
accordance with the Board’s priorities and develop the budgets in March. The individual department CIAPs and
Budgets are consolidated in March/April and reviewed by executive management before being presented to the
Action Plan and Budget Committee in April/May. The Board conducts its initial review of the Proposed Annual
Budget and CIAP in May and formally adopts it in June.
The District’s Board of Directors adopts an annual operating budget for the District by major fund on or before June 30
for the ensuing fi scal period. The Board of Directors may amend the budget by resolution during the fi scal period. The
legal level of control, the level at which expenditures may not legally exceed the budget, is at the category level.
The District uses three methods of amending the budget throughout the year: (1) at the quarterly re-forecast, (2) ad
hoc for property purchases or time-sensitive expenditure adjustments, and (3) a net zero adjustment within a fund
and expense category.
1. After the end of the fi rst, second, and third quarters, department managers and project managers provide a
re-forecast report for all non-personnel related expenditures. Based on the aggregated re-forecast reports, a
consolidated budget adjustment is proposed to the Board for adoption via resolution.
2. The Ad Hoc budget adjustments are used for property purchases as well as time-sensitive expenditures that require
budget availability prior to the quarterly re-forecast. This method ensures continuation of projects and operations
without administrative restrictions. Ad Hoc budget adjustments are adopted by the Board via resolution.
3. Net-zero budget transfers can be implemented administratively, provided these transfers are within the same fund and the
same expenditure category. A summary of net zero transfers is included in each quarterly re-forecast report to the Board.
Budget Development Process
• Develop Environmental Scan
• Update Strategic Goals
• Board Retreat #1Strategic
Planning
(Nov-Jan)
• Initialize Budget in NWS
• Finalize OpEx/CapEx Budgets and CIAP
• Review Budget and CIAP with Managers/AGMs/CFO
• Review Budget and CIAP with GM
Budget
Preparation
(Jan-Apr)
• Project Scoping
• Resource Loading
• Measure AA Reprioritization, as needed
• Develop Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP)
• Board Retreat #2
Action Plan
Development
(Nov-Mar)
• Present Budget and CIAP to ABC Committee
• Follow-up Presentations to ABC (if needed)
• ABC Approves Budget and CIAP
• Board‘s Initial Review of Budget & CIAP
• Board Adopts Budget and CIAP
Board
Review
(Apr-Jun)
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Budget Management Process
• Departments are expected to review YTD operating and
capital budgets throughout the fiscal year to ensure that
expenditures are trending to adopted budgetBudget
Monitoring
• GM must report to the Board any overages greater than 5% in
the following accounts: Expenses/Annexation, Special Agreements,
Insurance, Travel Expenses, and Personal DevelopmentGM
Review
• Budget and Analysis sends quarterly budget performance
reports to departments
• General Manager may approve net-zero overages over $15,000
• AGM may approve net-zero overages up to $15,000
• Department Managers may approve net-zero overages
within their departments up to $10,000
Budget
Amendments
(Quarterly)
• Budget and Analysis staff presents quarterly budget
adjustment requests to the Board for approvalBoard
Approval
Grants Program
The District recognizes that it cannot accomplish its mission alone. The ambitious vision set forth by Measure AA
requires the District to think strategically about how to broaden its impact in partnership with the conservation
community and leverage existing revenue sources to augment funding gaps.
To address this need, in early 2017, the District created a Grants Program focused on increasing grant funding
for the District and deepening its relationships with external partners. The objective of the Grants Program is to bring
in additional revenue to fulfi ll the Measure AA obligations, work in concert with partner organizations to build the
collective impact of the conservation community, and remain responsive to community needs and trends.
Over the long-term, the goal is to build a diverse portfolio of external revenue sources and engage more deeply and
collaboratively with partners. As part of its effort to build these relationships, the District is expanding its Grantmaking
Program, which provides modest conservation grants to partners working on projects that align with the District’s mission.
To this end, the District has increased its investment in this program and has broadened the categories of eligible
funding to align with the District’s current priorities. Going forward, the District will continue to build the capacity of the
Grants Program, work collaboratively with its partners, and strategically align grant awards with the District’s mission.
In the short-term, the Grants Program will refi ne these goals, build institutional knowledge about grants among staff,
and focus on small-scale successes to demonstrate the value of the Grants Program.
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FINANCIAL POLICIES
Budget Policy
The District follows best practices in budgeting, including: assessing constituent needs, developing long range
plans, adhering to budget preparation and adoption procedures, monitoring performance, and adjusting budgets
as required. The District budget is divided into four categories: Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Land and
Associated Costs, and Debt Service. The budget is prepared and adopted on a cash-basis, whereas the annual
financial statements are prepared on a modified accrual basis, which takes into account all of the current year
revenues and expenses regardless of when cash is received or paid.
The Board adopts the annual budget on the Fund level:
Fund 10 – General Fund Operating
Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund
Fund 30 – Measure AA Land/Capital
Fund 40 – General Fund Land/Capital
Fund 50 – Debt Service
The budget can be amended during the year, in accordance with the Board Budget and Expenditure Policy, which
states that increases to any of the four budget categories must be approved by the Board.
Investment Policy
The District’s Investment Policy is adopted annually, in accordance with State law. The policy provides guidance and
direction for the prudent investment of District funds to safeguard the principal of invested funds and achieve a return
on funds while maintaining the liquidity needs of the District. The ultimate goal is to maximize the efficiency of the
District’s cash management system, and to enhance the economic status of the District, while protecting its pooled cash.
The investment of funds is governed by the California Government Code Section 53601 et seq., and by California
Government Code Section 53630 et seq. Funds on deposit in banks must be federally insured or collateralized in
accordance with the provisions of California Government Code, Sections 53630 et seq.
Fund Balance Policy
During 2014 the Board of Directors adopted the Fund Balance Policy to provide adequate funding to meet the
District’s short-term and long-term plans, provide funds for unforeseen expenditures related to emergencies such
as natural disasters, strengthen the financial stability of the District against present and future uncertainties such as
economic downturns and revenue shortfalls, and maintain an investment-grade bond rating. This policy has been
developed, with the counsel of the District auditors, to meet the requirements of GASB 54.
The components of District fund balance are as follows:
• Non-Spendable fund balance includes amounts that cannot be spent either because they are not in
spendable form, e.g. prepaid insurance, or because of legal or contractual constraints. At all times,
the District shall hold fund balance equal to the sum of its non-spendable assets.
• Restricted fund balance includes amounts that are constrained for specific purposes which are externally
imposed by constitutional provisions, enabling legislation, creditors, or contracts.
• Committed fund balances includes amounts that are constrained for specific purposes that are internally
imposed by the government through formal action of the highest level of decision making authority and
does not lapse at period-end. Funds spent from committed funds shall be reimbursed from the general
fund within two years.
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• Assigned fund balance includes amounts that are intended to be used for specific purposes that
are neither restricted nor committed. Such amounts may be assigned by the General Manager if
authorized by the Board of Directors to make such designations. Projects to be funded by assigned
funds require the approval of the General Manager. Funds spent from assigned funds shall be
reimbursed from the general fund within two years.
• Unassigned fund balance includes amounts within the general fund which have not been classified
within the above categories. The Board shall designate the minimum amount of unassigned fund balance
which is to be held in reserve in consideration of unanticipated events that could adversely affect the
financial condition of the District and jeopardize the continuation of necessary public services.
The District uses restricted/committed amounts to be spent first when both restricted and unrestricted fund balance
is available unless there are legal documents/contracts that prohibit doing this, such as a grant agreement
requiring dollar-for-dollar spending. Additionally, the District would first use committed, then assigned, and
lastly unassigned amounts of unrestricted fund balance when expenditures are made.
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve by Kate Pittman
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve by Nelson Wong
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Monte Bello Open Space Preserve by Karl Gohl
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Section III:
Capital Improvement
and Action Plan
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve by Matt McLean
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND ACTION PLAN OVERVIEW
This year the Action Plan was combined with the Capital Improvement Plan to reduce duplication of information
and effort, provide multi-year budget information, and to provide a consolidated view of the major projects and
activities of the District. This section of the budget is now called the Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP).
Projects with budgets of $50,000 or more are highlighted in this section. Projects below this threshold are included
in Section IV: Department Summary.
The annual District Capital Improvement and Action Plan forms the fiscal year work program and includes the projects
and key initiatives that the District will pursue and for which it will dedicate staff and financial resources. With the
approval of Measure AA by the voters in 2014, this next fiscal year represents the fourth full year of Measure AA
project funding. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan contains a total of 96 projects,
of which 33 projects, or 34%, are eligible for Measure AA reimbursement.
District staff prepared the FY2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan in accordance with the Board’s
direction outlined at the March 15 retreat, resulting in 96 projects spread throughout the following categories:
From a funding perspective, 76% of the Capital Improvement and Action Plan projects are capital projects
or land acquisition while the remaining 24% are included in the operating budget.
FY2018-19 CIAP by Program
Land Acquisition and Preservation (17%)
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration (26%)
Public Access, Education, and Outreach (32%)
Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities)
and Other (25%)
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 41
FY2018-19 CIAP Budget
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Three-Year Capital Improvement and Action Plan (CIAP) lists projected capital and operating
projects and associated costs for fiscal years FY2018-19 through FY2020-21, and provides funding of $88.2 million over
the next three years. The CIAP is funded by the General Fund, Measure AA general obligation bonds, the Hawthorn Fund,
and grants. The CIAP lists the capital and operating projects by program.
This budget excludes new land purchase funding, for which a corresponding budget adjustment to fund the purchase will
be included when new land acquisitions are presented to the Board for approval. However, associated land costs, such
as surveys, appraisals, legal services, environmental planning and studies are included in the FY2018-19 budget.
OpEx Funded CapEx Funded Projects
OpEx Hawthorn MAA General Total %
Program Funded Funded Funded Funded Number Total
Land Acquisition and
Preservation — — 4 13 17 18%
Natural Resource Protection
and Restoration 15 — 9 1 25 26%
Public Access, Education,
and Outreach 4 — 20 7 31 32%
Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment,
Facilities) and Other 3 1 — 19 23 24%
Total Projects 22 1 33 39 96 100%
CIAP Summary by Funding Source FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
Fund 10 – General Fund Operating $1,693,000 $956,000 $352,000 $3,001,000
Fund 20 – Hawthorn 83,000 TBD TBD 83,000
Fund 30 – Measure AA 13,783,984 8,805,453 4,879,750 27,469,187
Fund 40 – General Fund Capital 39,240,000 6,894,850 4,333,200 50,468,050
Grants/Partnerships/Other 1,042,040 1,360,662 5,050,000 7,452,702
Total CIAP $55,842,024 $18,016,965 $14,614,950 $88,473,939
CIAP Summary by Program FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
Land Acquisition and Preservation* $2,139,500 $955,000 $900,000 $3,994,500
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 3,020,412 1,972,465 1,276,500 6,269,377
Public Access, Education, and Outreach 12,757,412 9,587,200 9,435,000 31,779,612
Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other 37,924,700 5,502,300 3,003,450 46,430,450
Total CIAP $55,842,024 $18,016,965 $14,614,950 $88,473,939
*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 budgeted upon approval by the Board.
Three-Year CIAP Funding Sources
FY2018-19 CIAP Projects by Program
Three-Year CIAP by Program
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Grant Income
Agriculture Project Summary
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 11-002PL: Deer Hollow Farm –White Barn Rehabilitation 35,000 265,000 – 300,000
MAA 21-004: Bear Creek Redwoods – Stables Site Plan Implementation – – 5,000,000 5,000,000
MAA 21-007: Bear Creek Redwoods – Invasive Weeds
Treatment/Restoration 200,000 200,000 50,000 450,000
MAA 21-009: Bear Creek Redwoods – Webb Creek Bridge 149,500 _ _ 149,500
MAA 22-001: Hendr y’s Creek Restoration – Santa Clara Valley
Water District Grant 457,540 – – 457,540
Total Grant Income $1,042,040 $1,360,662 $5,050,000 $7,452,702
Project FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
MAA 03-001: Lot Line Adjustment/Property Transfer Purisima Uplands $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000
Miramontes Ridge Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 1) 60,000 – – 60,000
Cloverdale Land Opportunity (Supports MAA Portfolio 13) 10,000 – – 10,000
Lower San Gregorio Creek Watershed Land Conservation 74,000 – – 74,000
Subtotal: Land Acquisition and Preservation 174,000 – – 174,000
Brush Encroachment on Rangeland 40,000 – – 40,000
San Gregorio Creek Adjudication Compliance 42,000 42,000 42,000 126,000
Toto Ranch Resources Plan 30,000 – – 30,000
MAA 03-003: Purisima Creek Fence Construction 80,360 – – 80,360
MAA 05-002: Upper La Honda Creek Grazing Infrastructure 59,338 – – 59,338
MAA 09-001: Russian Ridge Grazing Infrastructure 76,150 70,725 5,000 151,875
Subtotal: Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 327,848 112,725 47,000 487,573
La Honda Creek – Agricultural Workforce Housing 226,800 390,000 – 616,800
La Honda Creek – Point of Diversion 17 Water Line Replacement 166,450 – – 166,450
Tunitas Creek – Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements 378,500 – – 378,500
Driscoll Water Line Installation (Pasture 1), La Honda Creek 61,925 – – 61,925
Big Dipper Ranch Spring Work, Skyline Ridge 52,150 – – 52,150
Toto Ranch Well Drilling and Construction, Tunitas Creek 58,450 23,000 – 81,450
Tunitas Creek – Tunitas Creek Ranch Driveway Improvements 50,600 – – 50,600
Subtotal: Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other 1,568,571 413,000 0 1,981,571
Total Agriculture $2,070,419 $525,725 $47,000 $2,643,144
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 43
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION
Project FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
MAA 03-001: Lot Line Adjustment/Property Transfer Purisima Uplands $30,000 TBD $0 $30,000
MAA 03-002: Purisima Uplands Site Cleanup and Soils
Remediation Assessment 140,000 25,000 – 165,000
MAA 22-002: Sierra Azul Cathedral Oaks Land Conservation 20,000 – – 20,000
MAA 23-007: Twin Creeks Land Conservation 1,000,000 500,000 500,000 2,000,000
Subtotal: Fund 30 – Measure AA Capital Projects 1,190,000 525,000 500,000 2,215,000
Miramontes Ridge Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 1)* 60,000 TBD – 60,000
El Corte de Madera Creek Land Conservation (Supports MAA 4-001)* 17,000 – – 17,000
La Honda Creek Upper Area Land Conservation
(Supports MAA Portfolio 5)* 33,000 – – 33,000
Mindego Creek Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 8)* 30,000 – – 30,000
Cloverdale Land Opportunity (Supports MAA Portfolio 13)* 10,000 TBD – 10,000
Land Opportunities – Long Ridge OSP (Supports MAA Portfolio 15)* 20,000 TBD – 20,000
El Sereno Trails and Wildlife Corridors (Supports MAA Portfolio 19)* 72,500 30,000 – 102,500
Sierra Azul Rancho de Guadalupe Land Conservation
(Supports MAA Portfolio 24)* 50,000 – – 50,000
Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land Conservation
(Supports MAA Portfolio 25)* 10,000 – – 10,000
Pursue Watershed Protection Opportunities (Supports MAA)* 150,000 TBD – 150,000
Cal-Water Exchange (ECdM) 23,000 TBD – 23,000
Lower San Gregorio Creek Watershed Land Conservation 74,000 TBD – 74,000
District-wide purchase options and low-value Land Fund 400,000 400,000 400,000 1,200,000
Subtotal: Fund 40 – General Fund Capital Projects 949,500 430,000 400,000 1,779,500
Total Land Acquisition and Preser vation $2,139,500 $955,000 $900,000 $3,994,500
*Pre-acquisition activity for land purchases is budgeted in Fund 40. Upon approval from the Board for fee or easement, pre-acquisition expenses and the purchase price
are eligible for MAA reimbursement and a budget adjustment request will be made to transfer budget to Fund 30.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: MAA03-001
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Pursue land purchase transfer to complete Purisima to the Sea corridor.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Giusti Upland Parcel Transfer includes: execution of a lot line adjustments approval from San Mateo County,
negotiate Transfer Agreement with property owner, and secure Subordination Agreement with owner’s lender.
Lot Line Adjustment and Property Transfer – Purisima Uplands
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 382,368 30,000 30,000 0 0 0 442,368
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 324 0 0 0 0 0 324
Total $382,692 $30,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $442,692
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 382,692 30,000 30,000 0 0 0 442,692
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $382,692 $30,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $442,692
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: MAA03-002
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Phase II testing for removal of above ground oil facility, fuel tank, and cabin for Purisima Uplands property.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Obtain cost estimate for removal of oil tank and facilities, site restoration and any required site remediation,
including demolition.
Purisima Uplands Site Clean up and Soil Remediation Assessment
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 5,255 50,000 0 0 0 0 55,255
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 25,000 25,000 0 0 50,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 115,000 0 0 0 115,000
Total $5,255 $50,000 $140,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $220,255
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 5,255 50,000 140,000 25,000 0 0 220,255
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $5,255 $50,000 $140,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $220,255
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: MAA 22-002
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Pursue purchase of lands with prior option rights (fee and easement).
FY2018-19 Scope:
Coordinate with partner agencies, complete data collection, and transfer remaining property interests.
Sierra Azul Cathedral Oaks Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 20,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 20,000
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: MAA 23-007
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Pursue land purchase opportunity at the Twin Creeks property, followed by site clean-up and demolition
of structures on the property and land restoration.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Site clean-up and demolition of structures.
Twin Creeks Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $75,273 $0 $0 $0 $75,273
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 25,000 0 0 0 0 25,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 30,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 105,000 0 0 0 105,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 15,000 0 0 0 15,000
8205 Construction 0 20,000 774,727 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 2,794,727
Total $0 $45,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $3,045,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 1,000,000 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 3,000,000
40 GF – Capital 0 45,000 0 0 0 0 45,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $45,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $3,045,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA01
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue land purchase opportunities to grow the District’s contiguous greenbelt at Miramontes Ridge Preserve.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Johnston Ranch Uplands: evaluate road, trail access and connections.
Miramontes Ridge Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 55,000 60,000 0 0 0 115,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $55,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $115,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 55,000 60,000 0 0 0 115,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 $55,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $115,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA04
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue Trail Connections between Upper Area of La Honda Creek and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pursue purchase, exchange and gift opportunities (fee and/or easement) with conservation partners to connect
El Corte de Madera Preserve with Upper La Honda Creek Preserve.
El Corte de Madera Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 12,000 17,000 0 0 0 29,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $12,000 $17,000 $0 $0 $0 $29,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 12,000 17,000 0 0 0 29,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $12,000 $17,000 $0 $0 $0 $29,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA05
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue trail connections at La Honda Creek Preserve Red Barn Area (in support of MAA 05-007).
FY2018-19 Scope:
Meet with property owner to discuss a public trail (fee or easement), formalized prescriptive patrol use, proposed
water improvements to shared water system, and potential grazing license.
La Honda Creek Upper Area Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 27,500 33,000 0 0 0 60,500
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $27,500 $33,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,500
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 27,500 33,000 0 0 0 60,500
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $27,500 $33,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,500
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA08
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue Land Conservation Opportunities in the Upper San Gregorio Watershed.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Appraise and purchase property above Mindego Creek and Woodruff Creek in Upper San Gregorio Creek
Watershed (Supports MAA08).
Upper San Gregorio Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 30,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 30,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA13
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Prepare for potential land purchase of Cloverdale Ranch property owned by Peninsula Open Space Trust.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Conduct preliminary site assessment.
Peninsula Open Space Trust – Cloverdale Ranch Land Opportunity
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 20,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 20,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA15
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue land purchase opportunities to grow the District’s contiguous greenbelt in redwood forests.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pursue purchase opportunity in Oil Creek.
Redwood Forest Land Opportunity
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 35,000 20,000 0 0 0 55,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $35,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $55,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 35,000 20,000 0 0 0 55,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $35,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $55,000
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA19
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
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 at El Sereno Preserve.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Negotiate and secure fee and/or trail easements with private property owners. Complete pre-planning, site assessment,
trail alignment assessment, technical studies and preliminary trail design.
El Sereno Trails and Wildlife Corridors
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 1,000 1,500 0 0 0 2,500
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 715 60,000 35,000 0 0 0 95,715
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 18,000 36,000 0 0 0 54,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 0 18,000 0 0 18,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 12,000 0 0 12,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $715 $79,000 $72,500 $30,000 $0 $0 $182,215
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 19,000 0 0 0 0 19,000
40 GF – Capital 715 60,000 72,500 30,000 0 0 163,215
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $715 $79,000 $72,500 $30,000 $0 $0 $182,215
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA24
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue land purchase opportunity to grow the District’s contiguous greenbelt in the Rancho de Guadalupe
area of Sierra Azul.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pursue new land purchase opportunities as they become available (Reynolds Road property).
Sierra Azul Rancho de Guadalupe Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 31,000 50,000 0 0 0 81,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $31,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $81,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 31,000 50,000 0 0 0 81,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $31,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $81,000
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA25
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue land purchase opportunity to grow the District’s contiguous greenbelt in the Loma Prieta Area of Sierra Azul.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pursue land purchase opportunity in upper Herbert Creek and along Loma Prieta Ridgeline.
Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 20,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 20,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: GF MAA Multiple
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
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 Preserves. Benefits the following
MAA portfolios: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 25.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Conduct watershed assessment (including conservation forestry) and outline purchase and protection of the
Los Gatos Creek watershed, and pursue purchase.
Watershed Protection Opportunity – Numerous Open Space Preserves
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 130,000 150,000 0 0 0 280,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $130,000 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $280,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 130,000 150,000 0 0 0 280,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $130,000 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $280,000
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue trail connections between Huddart Park and Teague Hill Preserve, and pursue future land conservation
protections in the Bear Creek Watershed.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Identify trail easement lands and consult with San Mateo County Parks.
Cal–Water Land Exchange, Teague Hill Preserve
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 18,000 23,000 0 0 0 41,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $18,000 $23,000 $0 $0 $0 $41,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 18,000 23,000 0 0 0 41,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $18,000 $23,000 $0 $0 $0 $41,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Land Acquisition and Preservation
Project #: 20120
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pursue opportunity to protect watershed and farmland in the Lower San Gregorio watershed.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pursue partnerships to protect water resources and agricultural lands in the Lower San Gregorio watershed, including
survey and identification of riparian corridor, and drafting of a conservation easement for the riparian area with water
rights counsel.
Lower San Gregorio Creek Watershed Land Conservation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 5,234 39,000 74,000 0 0 0 118,234
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $5,234 $39,000 $74,000 $0 $0 $0 $118,234
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 5,234 39,000 74,000 0 0 0 118,234
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $5,234 $39,000 $74,000 $0 $0 $0 $118,234
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
Project FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
Badger/Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $250,000
Brush Encroachment on Rangeland 40,000 — — 40,000
Climate Action Plan 70,000 40,000 10,000 120,000
Cherry Springs Lake Infrastructure Operations Plan 25,000 25,000 — 50,000
Districtwide Pond Assessment 125,000 75,000 75,000 275,000
El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Plan
Sediment Science 66,000 45,000 — 111,000
Endangered Species Act Programmatic Permitting 100,000 100,000 50,000 250,000
Groundwater Well Decommissioning 10,000 86,000 — 96,000
Marbled Murrelet Recovery Planning 30,000 40,000 25,000 95,000
Prescribed Fire Program Development 116,000 116,000 — 232,000
Restoration Forestr y Demonstration Project 90,000 15,000 — 105,000
San Gregorio Creek Adjudication Compliance 42,000 42,000 42,000 126,000
Toto Ranch Resources Plan 30,000 — — 30,000
Water Quality Monitoring Program 22,000 22,000 — 44,000
Water Rights Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting 60,000 75,000 75,000 210,000
Subtotal: Fund 10 – General Fund Operating Projects 926,000 756,000 352,000 2,034,000
MAA 03-003: Purisima Creek Fence Construction 80,360 — — 80,360
MAA 05-002: Upper La Honda Creek Grazing Infrastructure 59,338 — — 59,338
MAA 09-001: Russian Ridge Grazing Infrastructure 76,150 70,725 5,000 151,875
MAA 09-003: Russian Ridge: Mindego Pond Improvement 355,658 10,000 10,000 375,658
MAA 20-001: Wildlife Corridor – Highway 17 Crossing 228,579 152,500 309,500 690,579
MAA 21-007: Bear Creek Redwoods – Invasive Weeds
Treatment/Restoration 318,676 263,050 50,000 631,726
MAA 21-008: Bear Creek Redwoods – Ponds Restoration
and Water Rights 129,445 397,500 — 526,945
MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Landfill Characterization
and Remediation 127,736 100,000 550,000 777,736
MAA 22-001: Hendr y’s Creek Property Land Restoration 594,220 98,440 — 692,660
Subtotal: Fund 30 – Measure AA Capital Projects 1,970,162 1,092,215 924,500 3,986,877
Los Trancos – Page Mill Eucalyptus Removal 124,250 124,250 — 248,500
Subtotal: Fund 40 – General Fund Capital Projects 124,250 124,250 0 248,500
Total Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $3,020,412 $1,972,465 $1,276,500 $6,269,377
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Develop an RFPQ and award consultant services to provide expertise in the management of grasslands and upland habitat
for badger and burrowing owl. Provide a detailed habitat suitability assessment (Districtwide) for badger and burrowing owl,
determine presence, use, and status of the species within the available habitat. Recommend specific management measures
to protect and enhance habitat. Project may involve genetic studies to determine viability of population(s). Project may also
involve banding and telemetry of burrowing owls to determine breeding locations (presumed to be off of District lands), to
allow for partnering to provide management of the species throughout the year (both breeding and non-breeding).
FY2018-19 Scope:
Issue RFPQ for badger/burrowing owl assessment and begin fieldwork.
Badger/Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 100,000 75,000 75,000 0 250,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $250,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $250,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $250,000
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Provide a literature search on the most effective methods of safely removing brush encroachment on high native
biodiversity areas. Provide a long-term plan for both Toto Ranch and rangeland areas of Purisima Creek Redwoods.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Provide a literature search on the most effective methods of safely removing brush encroachment on high native
biodiversity areas. Provide a long-term plan for both Toto Ranch and rangeland areas of Purisima Creek Redwoods.
Brush Encroachment on Rangeland
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 40,000 0 0 0 40,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $40,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $40,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $40,000
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Complete and implement the District’s Climate Action Plan (projects will be implemented through CIAP on an ongoing
basis). Improve ongoing inventory and monitoring of the District’s GHG emissions. Assess resource vulnerability to
climate change impacts. Assess opportunities to improve landscape resilience and carbon sequestration, plan for
resulting resource management projects, and implement projects.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete District’s Climate Action Plan and begin implementation. Improve ongoing inventory and monitoring of the
District’s GHG emissions. Hire consultant to advise on resource vulnerability to climate change impacts and assess
opportunities to improve landscape resilience and carbon sequestration.
Climate Action Plan
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 60,000 70,000 40,000 10,000 0 180,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $60,000 $70,000 $40,000 $10,000 $0 $180,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $60,000 $70,000 $40,000 $10,000 $0 $180,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $60,000 $70,000 $40,000 $10,000 $0 $180,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Develop operational plan for Cherry Springs water system.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Develop operational plan for Cherry Springs water system.
Cherry Springs Lake Infrastructure Operations Plan
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Ser vices 0 0 20,000 20,000 0 0 40,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 10,000
Total $0 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $50,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $50,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $50,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 65
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Re-inventory reptile and amphibian species on District lands. The goal is to resurvey those sites visited by Seymour and
Westphal in 2000 and 2007 and fill in any data gaps focused on reptile and amphibian species occurrence on district
lands and to present management recommendations and monitoring guidelines. Survey efforts should be focused on
rare, protected and/or locally sensitive species and specific aquatic habitats. Goal is to survey all known ponds on
district lands (with some exceptions for those already well documented). Identify important breeding and dispersal
areas for the species. Project may include eDNA and pathogen sampling.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Issue RFPQ, develop schedule and begin surveys.
Districtwide Pond Assessment
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 125,000 75,000 75,000 0 275,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $125,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $275,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $125,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $275,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $125,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $275,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: 80016-32
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Study instream sediment to produce scientific report and analysis of the recently completed watershed protection
program. Reassess sediment monitoring pools,install stream gauges and data loggers, and measure sediment
transport and storage in pools.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete first year of sediment and stream monitoring and data collection.
El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Plan Sediment Science
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 35,000 66,000 45,000 0 0 146,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $35,000 $66,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $146,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $35,000 $66,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $146,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $35,000 $66,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $146,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 67
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: 80034-44
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Develop State and Federal programmatic permits for compliance with Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts.
Facilitates streamlined implementation of MAA and non-MAA projects, resource protection, and partnering efforts.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Begin programmatic permitting with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and renewal of Regional Water Quality Control
Board routine maintenance agreement. Finish assessment of state and federal permitting evaluation to determine cost
and value of federal Habitat Conservation Plan and state Natural Community Conservation Plan.
Endangered Species Act Programmatic Permitting
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 9,240 56,500 0 0 0 0 65,740
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 3,883 0 100,000 100,000 50,000 75,000 328,883
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $13,123 $56,500 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $75,000 $394,623
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $13,123 $56,500 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $75,000 $394,623
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $13,123 $56,500 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $75,000 $394,623
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Locate, assess, and decommission abandoned wells across the District to prevent groundwater contamination.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Initiate process to locate, assess, and estimate costs for decommissioning all abandoned wells in the District.
Groundwater Well Decommissioning
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 10,000 26,000 0 0 36,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 60,000 0 0 60,000
Total $0 $0 $10,000 $86,000 $0 $0 $96,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $10,000 $86,000 $0 $0 $96,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $10,000 $86,000 $0 $0 $96,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Assist in the development of Santa Cruz Mountains Landscape Management Plan and assess species presence
and suitable habitats on District lands.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Conduct nesting surveys at La Honda Creek and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves.
Marbled Murrelet Recovery Planning
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 25,485 0 0 0 0 25,485
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 30,000 40,000 25,000 0 95,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $25,485 $30,000 $40,000 $25,000 $0 $120,485
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $25,485 $30,000 $40,000 $25,000 $0 $120,485
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $25,485 $30,000 $40,000 $25,000 $0 $120,485
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: 80003-10
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Develop prescribed fire program for District lands and prepare environmental review. Prepare prescribed fire
program for suitable District lands. Hire consultant to design program and prepare environmental review.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Develop RFPQ for CEQA consultant and fire ecologist. Secure approval of a project description.
Prescribed Fire Program Development
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 75,000 41,000 41,000 0 0 157,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 10,000 75,000 75,000 0 0 160,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $85,000 $116,000 $116,000 $0 $0 $317,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $85,000 $116,000 $116,000 $0 $0 $317,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $85,000 $116,000 $116,000 $0 $0 $317,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: 80021-10
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Develop pilot project to restore degraded forest habitat on District Open Space Preserves. Facilitates implementation
of MAA 15 Regional Redwood Protection and Salmon Fishery Conservation.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Working with Registered Professional Forester, conduct technical studies to support restoration forestry pilot project
and initiate plans to restore degraded forest land.
Restoration Forestry Demonstration Project
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 10,000 0 0 0 0 10,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 55,000 15,000 0 0 70,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 5,000
8205 Construction 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 30,000
Total $0 $10,000 $90,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $115,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $10,000 $90,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $115,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,000 $90,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $115,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: 80052
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Identify, monitor and report water use of District water rights for domestic, stock watering and resource preservation
purposes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the San Gregorio Creek Watershed.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Identify and begin implementation of priority water resources actions in the San Gregorio watershed.
San Gregorio Creek Adjudication Compliance
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 10,188 43,057 42,000 42,000 42,000 0 179,245
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $10,188 $43,057 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $0 $179,245
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $10,188 $43,057 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $0 $179,245
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $10,188 $43,057 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $0 $179,245
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 73
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Assess property and identify sensitive habitats, management actions and habitat enhancement opportunities
for rare species.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Develop draft action plan to assess property and identify sensitive habitats, management actions, and habitat
enhancement opportunities for rare species protection. The resources plan will inform the Rangeland Management Plan.
Toto Ranch Resources Plan
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 30,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
The goal of the project is to determine what a coordinated, deliberate, and organized water quality monitoring
program would look like at the District. Figuring out what systems, processes, procedures, and staff resources
are necessary and for what specific water quality purposes is part of the goal.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Create a list of water quality issues and constituents of concerns. Review current and upcoming water quality
regulations affecting the District’s lands and watersheds. Gather and analyze water quality programs in similar
agencies. Conduct limited stakeholder interviews with field and office staff involved in water quality, and bring
in outside technical experts to help advise.
Water Quality Monitoring Program
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 22,000 22,000 0 0 44,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $22,000 $22,000 $0 $0 $44,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $22,000 $22,000 $0 $0 $44,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $22,000 $22,000 $0 $0 $44,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: 31403
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Facilitate regular monitoring and annual reporting of the District’s water rights, and assess new water rights.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Facilitate regular monitoring and annual reporting of the District’s water rights, and assess new water rights.
Water Rights Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 60,000 75,000 75,000 0 210,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $60,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $210,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $60,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $210,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $60,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 $210,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA03-003
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
To protect the Purisima Creek Riparian Area as it flows through the Bluebrush Canyon Area of the Purisima
Creek Redwoods Preserve.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Construct cattle fencing along both sides of Purisima Creek and install gates at key access points.
Purisima Creek Fence Construction, Purisima Creek Redwoods
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 9,750 0 0 0 9,750
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 70,610 0 0 0 70,610
Total $0 $0 $80,360 $0 $0 $0 $80,360
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 80,360 0 0 0 80,360
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $80,360 $0 $0 $0 $80,360
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA05-002
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Protect the riparian corridor and to provide a water source for cattle in the upper section of Pasture 3 at McDonald Ranch.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Clean and repair existing springbox and connect water line to a cattle trough in Pasture 3 of McDonald Ranch.
Construct livestock fence on the south side of La Honda Creek. Includes on-call bio consultant for preconstruction
bio training and biological monitoring.
Upper La Honda Creek Grazing Infrastructure
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 7,300 0 0 0 7,300
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 30,915 0 52,038 0 0 0 82,953
Total $30,915 $0 $59,338 $0 $0 $0 $90,253
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 30,915 0 59,338 0 0 0 90,253
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $30,915 $0 $59,338 $0 $0 $0 $90,253
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA09-001
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Complete fencing and water system upgrades to increase conservation grazing at the Mindego Hill area of the Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve by opening a new south pasture. This project includes the installation of a new water line,
two additional troughs, and the installation of a fence along the new southern pasture of the Mindego Ranch grazing
unit. Project execution is dependent on completion of the Russian Ridge Use and Management Plan amendment.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete installation of new water line and two water troughs to open the south pasture.
Russian Ridge Grazing Infrastructure
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 6,000 7,150 1,725 0 0 14,875
8204 Permitting Fees 0 1,800 0 0 0 0 1,800
8205 Construction 38,668 172,500 69,000 69,000 5,000 0 354,168
Total $38,668 $180,300 $76,150 $70,725 $5,000 $0 $370,843
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 38,668 180,300 76,150 70,725 5,000 0 370,843
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $38,668 $180,300 $76,150 $70,725 $5,000 $0 $370,843
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 79
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA09-003
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Hire Design-Build engineering consultants to implement projects for the enhancement of aquatic habitats for San Francisco
garter snake (SFGS), Western pond turtle, and California red-legged frog, following recommendations in the Mindego
SFGS Habitat Management Plan. Coordinate with regulatory agencies for permitting.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Select Design-Build firm and award contract. Firm scope includes development of project designs, plans,
specifications, and permitting documents.
Russian Ridge Mindego Pond Improvement
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $11,140 $55,658 $0 $0 $0 $66,798
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 25,000 0 0 0 25,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 75,000 0 0 0 75,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 200,000 10,000 10,000 0 220,000
Total $0 $12,140 $355,658 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $387,798
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 12,140 355,658 10,000 10,000 0 387,798
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $12,140 $355,658 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $387,798
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MA 20-001
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Provide a safe wildlife passage along Highway 17 by constructing a new under or overcrossing between Los Gatos
and Lexington Reservoir. Develop project support with partners, stakeholders and the public. Develop project
alternatives and complete Caltrans project documentation (Project Study Report, PSR) in 2019. Begin CEQA review
and permitting process upon completion of PSR. Construction is expected to begin in future fiscal years, pending the
completion of CEQA and design.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Oversee consultant preparation of Caltrans project study report. Continue to work with partners and stakeholders.
Wildlife Corridor: Highway 17 Crossing
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $47,160 $23,579 $0 $0 $0 $70,739
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 1,200 0 0 0 0 1,200
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 137,644 2,500 200,000 52,500 287,500 0 680,144
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 51,528 4,500 5,000 100,000 0 0 161,028
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 425,000 425,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 22,000 0 22,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 8,000,000 8,000,000
Total $189,172 $55,360 $228,579 $152,500 $309,500 $8,425,000 $9,360,111
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 189,172 55,360 228,579 152,500 309,500 3,425,000 4,360,111
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 5,000,000
Total $189,172 $55,360 $228,579 $152,500 $309,500 $8,425,000 $9,360,111
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 81
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA21-007
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Implement targeted treatments under Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan to control invasive weed populations at
Bear Creek Redwoods, and to facilitate opening preserve for public access. Implement second year of targeted weed
treatments at Bear Creek Redwoods to restore native habitats along roads and trails. Project is expected to require five
years of treatment before habitats are restored to maintenance levels.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Implement third year of targeted weed treatments at Bear Creek Redwoods to restore native habitats along roads
and trails. Project is expected to require five years of treatment before habitats are restored to maintenance levels.
Develop RFPQ for the final two years of invasive work.
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan: Invasive Weed Treatment and Restoration
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $21,254 $1,226 $0 $0 $0 $22,480
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 908 0 0 0 0 0 908
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 25,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 163,834 148,350 317,450 263,050 50,000 50,000 992,684
Total $189,741 $169,604 $318,676 $263,050 $50,000 $50,000 $1,041,071
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 189,741 169,604 118,676 63,050 0 25,000 566,071
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 200,000 200,000 50,000 25,000 475,000
Total $189,741 $169,604 $318,676 $263,050 $50,000 $50,000 $1,041,071
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA21-008
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Implement recommendations from Ponds Assessment developed for Bear Creek Redwoods (BCR). Phase I project is Mud
Lake outflow and culvert repairs, Phase II may involve lower lake repairs. Upper lake outfall connection to Webb Creek
is being run with the BCR Phase II undercrossing project (not accounted for in this spreadsheet). Continue to establish
water rights for anticipated water resources and use at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete Mud Lake (Phase I of ponds assessment), including local, state, and federal permitting, along with
developing and releasing a Request for Bids to complete the project.
Bear Creek Redwoods – Ponds Restoration and Water Rights
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $13,368 $17,445 $15,000 $0 $0 $45,813
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 100 0 0 0 0 100
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 89,998 48,090 27,000 35,000 0 0 200,088
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 15,000 100,000 0 0 115,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 20,000
8205 Construction 0 0 50,000 247,500 0 0 297,500
Total $89,998 $61,558 $129,445 $397,500 $0 $0 $678,501
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 89,998 61,558 129,445 397,500 0 0 678,501
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $89,998 $61,558 $129,445 $397,500 $0 $0 $678,501
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 83
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA21-XXX
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
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.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Develop RFP, hire consultant, conduct sampling, complete landfill characterization, and prepare final report
with recommendations and cost estimates.
Bear Creek Redwoods Landfill Characterization and Remediation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $27,736 $0 $0 $0 $27,736
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 100,000 100,000 50,000 0 250,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 500,000 0 500,000
Total $0 $0 $127,736 $100,000 $550,000 $0 $777,736
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 127,736 100,000 550,000 0 777,736
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $127,736 $100,000 $550,000 $0 $777,736
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: MAA22-001
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Implement habitat improvements along 0.75-mile of Hendry’s Creek and tributaries within the freshwater wetland
mitigation easement held by Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). The project is funded in part by SCVWD
Wildlife Habitat Restoration Program (Project D3) grant, and is subject to a grant deadline of June 2019.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete construction and earthmoving work with permitting oversight and biological monitoring.
Hendry’s Creek Property Land Restoration
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $1,430 $29,434 $132,920 $0 $0 $0 $163,784
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies (135) 8,700 0 0 0 0 8,565
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 5,579 0 0 0 0 0 5,579
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 13,045 7,000 5,750 0 0 0 25,795
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 51,296 5,260 93,300 0 0 0 149,856
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 15,540 0 86,250 0 0 0 101,790
8204 Permitting Fees 13,762 0 0 0 0 0 13,762
8205 Construction 0 15,000 276,000 98,440 0 0 389,440
Total $100,516 $65,394 $594,220 $98,440 $0 $0 $858,570
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $562 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $562
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 59,954 29,434 136,680 98,440 0 0 324,508
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 40,000 35,960 457,540 0 0 0 533,500
Total $100,516 $65,394 $594,220 $98,440 $0 $0 $858,570
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Budget and Action Plan FY2018-19 | Section III | Page 85
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
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 Los Trancos Preserve. The District will contract with Santa Clara County Fire
Safe Council for tree removal. District funding is a match for grant funding received by Santa Clara County Fire Safe
Council to complete additional vegetation management along Page Mill Road as well as other projects throughout
the County.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Submit and complete the required permits and begin tree removal.
Los Trancos – Page Mill Eucalyptus Removal
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000-
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 15,000 15,000 0 0 30,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 76,000 109,250 109,250 0 0 294,500
Total $0 $76,000 $124,250 $124,250 $0 $0 $324,500
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 76,000 124,250 124,250 0 0 324,500
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $76,000 $124,250 $124,250 $0 $0 $324,500
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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PUBLIC ACCESS, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH
Project FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
Cooley Landing Park Business and Operation Plan $130,000 $0 $0 $130,000
Rancho San Antonio (RSA) Carr ying Capacity and Multimodal
Access Study (Supports MAA Portfolio 11) 81,000 – – 81,000
Co-Host Special Park Districts Forum 80,000 – – 80,000
Develop District Strategic Communications Plan 100,000 – – 100,000
Subtotal: Fund 10 – General Fund Operating Projects 391,000 0 0 391,000
MAA 02-001: Cooley Landing Interpretative Facilities Design
and Implementation 1,092,852 – – 1,092,852
MAA 02-002: Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation 264,038 3,198,000 – 3,462,038
MAA 03-005: Purisima Uplands Public Access Site Plan
and Trail Connection 95,986 270,000 70,000 435,986
MAA 04-004: El Corte de Madera Oljon Trail Implementation 363,722 – – 363,722
MAA 05-005: La Honda Creek Red Barn Parking Area and Easy Trail 358,738 363,600 230,000 952,338
MAA 05-007: Upper La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections 198,062 448,500 240,000 886,562
MAA 05-008: La Honda Creek White Barn Structural Rehabilitation 218,777 115,000 – 333,777
MAA 06-XXX: Hawthorns Public Access Site Plan and CEQA 161,247 20,000 – 181,247
MAA 07-XXX: Lower La Honda Creek Phase II Loop Trails 154,100 200,000 200,000 554,100
MAA 10-001: Alpine Road Regional Trail – Coal Creek 278,557 320,000 820,000 1,418,557
MAA 11-002PL: Deer Hollow Farm – White Barn Rehabilitation 55,688 453,000 – 508,688
MAA 17-004: Stevens Creek Nature Trail Bridges – Monte Bello 366,812 – – 366,812
MAA 20-002: Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing 201,970 152,500 309,500 663,970
MAA 21-003: Bear Creek Redwoods Water System 147,871 750,000 – 897,871
MAA 21-004: Bear Creek Redwoods – Stables Site Plan Implementation 563,518 87,000 6,580,000 7,230,518
MAA 21-005: Bear Creek Redwoods Public Access 3,165,179 – – 3,165,179
MAA 21-006: Bear Creek Redwoods – Alma College Site
Rehabilitation Plan 3,395,143 2,057,800 – 5,452,943
MAA 21-009: Bear Creek Redwoods – Webb Creek Bridge 424,000 – – 424,000
MAA 22-004: Beatty Property – Parking Area and Trail Connections 119,602 113,500 55,750 288,852
MAA 23-004: Mt. Umunhum Summit Restoration, Parking
and Landing Zone 40,000 – – 40,000
Subtotal: Fund 30 – Measure AA Capital Projects 11,665,862 8,548,900 8,505,250 28,720,012
Saratoga-to-Sea Regional Trail Connection (Supports MAA 18-2) 265,000 TBD – 265,000
Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing 34,000 24,000 – 58,000
Purisima 1 Bridge Redecking 79,550 – – 79,550
Bear Creek Stables Site Plan Implementation – – 50,000 50,000
Multi Use Links, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP (Supports MAA 21) 166,750 103,500 661,250 931,500
Public Loop Trail connecting to the Stables, Bear Creek
Redwoods OSP (Supports MAA 21) 80,500 138,000 132,250 350,750
Briggs Creek Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP (Supports MAA 21) 57,500 724,500 86,250 868,250
Alma College Loop Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
(Supports MAA 21) 17,250 48,300 – 65,550
Subtotal: Fund 40 – General Fund Capital Projects 700,550 1,038,300 929,750 2,668,600
Total Public Access, Education, and Outreach $12,757,412 $9,587,200 $9,435,000 $31,779,612
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: 31801
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Continue to support the City of East Palo Alto’s efforts to recruit and select an operator to provide environmental
stewardship programing at Cooley Landing that is reflective of the community’s culture. The District will provide
funding for the development of a business and operating plan for the preferred operator.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Partner with City of East Palo Alto to develop a business and operating plan for Cooley Landing Park.
Cooley Landing Park Business and Operation Plan
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 200,000 130,000 0 0 0 330,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $200,000 $130,000 $0 $0 $0 $330,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $200,000 $130,000 $0 $0 $0 $330,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $200,000 $130,000 $0 $0 $0 $330,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
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. Currently underway,
this project would provide high beneficial impact for recreational users and leverage partnerships.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pre‐planning analysis and studies, stakeholder engagement.
Rancho San Antonio (RSA) Carrying Capacity and Multimodal Access Study
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 81,000 0 0 0 81,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $81,000 $0 $0 $0 $81,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $81,000 $0 $0 $0 $81,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $81,000 $0 $0 $0 $81,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Co-host the 2019 Special Park Districts Forum May 6 – 9, 2019 with East Bay Parks.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Organize and guide tours of various preserves.
Co-Host Special Park Districts Forum
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 80,000 0 0 0 80,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $80,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $80,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $80,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Develop a strategy for internal and external communication, including communication goals and objectives,
audiences, messages, outreach and tools.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Identify and hire consultant for project, and develop strategic communication plan and implementation plan.
Develop District Strategic Communications Plan
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 100,000 0 0 0 100,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: MAA02-001
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Working in partnership with City of East Palo Alto, complete the final phases of Cooley Landing Park – Phases IV and V.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Work with the City of East Palo Alto to implement the remaining site improvements related to Cooley Landing Park.
Continue to coordinate reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred by the City. Continue to provide technical assistance.
Per the City, construction will begin summer 2018 and must be completed by June 30, 2019 to meet requirements of
the City’s $5M Prop 84 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Round 2 grant. Grassroots
Ecology will complete habitat restoration work (Year 3 of 3) currently funded by MAA funds.
Cooley Landing Interpretative Facilities Design and Implementation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 182,148 35,000 0 0 0 217,148
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 34,501 30,000 1,057,852 0 0 0 1,122,353
Total $34,501 $212,148 $1,092,852 $0 $0 $0 $1,339,501
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 34,501 212,148 1,092,852 0 0 0 1,339,501
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $34,501 $212,148 $1,092,852 $0 $0 $0 $1,339,50
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Project #:MAA02-002
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Complete 0.6-mile gap in the Bay Trail (Ravenswood Bay Trail) to the north of Ravenswood Open Space Preserve through
highly regulated, environmentally sensitive wetlands. The project completes a gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail by
connecting the existing Bay Trail along University Avenue and the existing unpaved multi-purpose trail in the Ravenswood
Open Space Preserve and the City of East Palo Alto’s Cooley Landing, opening up 80 miles of continuous Bay Trail.
The scope of work includes conceptual design, environmental review, geotechnical engineering and construction
documents and permitting (obtaining all necessary resource agency and regulatory agency permits to construct the
Ravenswood Bay Trail). The scope of construction will include a bridge, boardwalk, trail, and pavement striping.
All work is anticipated to be complete by 2020.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete construction documents and all permitting (building and resource agencies).
Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $18,084 $2,600 $19,038 $24,000 $0 $0 $63,722
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7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 31,964 0 0 0 0 0 31,964
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 186,554 204,000 135,000 57,500 0 0 583,054
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 59,000 34,000 100,000 0 0 193,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 6,000 5,000 114,000 0 0 125,000
8204 Permitting Fees 2,310 2,400 71,000 0 0 0 75,710
8205 Construction 0 0 0 2,902,500 0 0 2,902,500
Total $238,912 $274,000 $264,038 $3,198,000 $0 $0 $3,974,950
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 134,574 74,000 64,038 2,302,338 0 0 2,574,950
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 104,338 200,000 200,000 895,662 0 0 1,400,000
Total $238,912 $274,000 $264,038 $3,198,000 $0 $0 $3,974,950
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA03-005RP
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
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 Coastal Trail.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pending acquisition of land rights, initiate a feasibility analysis in collaboration with POST to study staging area
alternatives to facilitate the Purisima-to-the-Sea regional trail connection and perform preliminary field reconnaissance
for potential trail alignment depending on location of proposed parking area. The District to provide technical assistance
to POST and San Mateo County during preliminary discussions about environmental review, initiate cultural resource
and biological assessments and perform baseline biological surveys within areas of future restoration work.
Purisima Uplands Parking Area and Trail Connections
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $1,100 $986 $0 $0 $0 $2,086
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 30,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 9,000 65,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 134,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 250,000 50,000 100,000 400,000
Total $0 $10,100 $95,986 $270,000 $70,000 $120,000 $566,086
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 95,986 270,000 70,000 120,000 555,986
40 GF – Capital 0 10,100 0 0 0 0 10,100
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,100 $95,986 $270,000 $70,000 $120,000 $566,086
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #:MAA04-004
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Completion of Phase III and 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.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Construct Oljon Trail and retire Steam Donkey Trail.
El Corte de Madera Oljon Trail Implementation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $4,785 $350,940 $241,872 $0 $0 $0 $597,597
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 3,600 0 0 0 0 3,600
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 25,930 6,000 11,500 0 0 0 43,430
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 8,000 0 0 0 8,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 30,000 16,100 0 0 0 46,100
8204 Permitting Fees 13,653 0 0 0 0 0 13,653
8205 Construction 0 103,500 86,250 0 0 0 189,750
Total $44,368 $494,040 $363,722 $0 $0 $0 $902,130
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 44,368 494,040 363,722 0 0 0 902,130
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $44,368 $494,040 $363,722 $0 $0 $0 $902,130
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA05-005
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
The scope of the project includes completion of the concept design, environmental review, construction documentation,
permitting, and development of a new public access area planned at the Red Barn area of La Honda Creek Preserve.
On‐going site assessment work (cultural resources, traffic, biological, geotechnical, etc.) will support the environmental
review and preliminary permitting.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pending Board approval of a project description, complete the environmental review, conduct additional public outreach,
conduct additional technical studies and secure Board approval of the site plans.
La Honda Creek Red Barn Parking Area and Easy Access Trail
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $11,791 $2,500 $24,738 $20,000 $0 $0 $59,029
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 18 3,500 0 0 0 0 3,518
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 190,117 84,000 153,000 97,000 0 0 524,117
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 15,029 30,000 0 0 0 0 45,029
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 30,000 92,400 30,000 0 152,400
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 6,000 4,200 0 0 10,200
8205 Construction 0 0 145,000 150,000 200,000 5,000,000 5,495,000
Total $216,955 $120,000 $358,738 $363,600 $230,000 $5,000,000 $6,289,293
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 216,955 120,000 358,738 363,600 230,000 5,000,000 6,289,293
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $216,955 $120,000 $358,738 $363,600 $230,000 $5,000,000 $6,289,293
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #:MAA05-007
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Phase 2 Trail Design and Implementation – Red Barn to Main Ranch Road (connects to La Honda Creek loop). This is the
middle section of a three-part trail planning effort. The lower section is MAA 007, La Honda Creek Loop Trail from Sears
Ranch Road Parking Area. The upper section is Trail 4 connection to Dyer Ranch Area. There is also an easy-access trail
loop at the Red Barn Area.
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. These trails will connect the
Red Barn area to former Dyer Ranch area and former Driscoll Ranch area once implemented. Connection will be made
by one of two alternate routes in the Master Plan (Trail 5 connection to Driscoll Ranch via main Ranch Road or Trail
9 Weeks Creek). At least one long-span (100’) bridge and/or long retaining wall will be required, depending on route.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Project includes pre-planning for opportunities and constraints, data collection and technical studies,
and preliminary trail design.
La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $37,062 $300,000 $150,000 $0 $487,062
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 80,000 0 0 0 80,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 42,000 0 0 0 42,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 39,000 0 0 0 39,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 148,500 90,000 0 238,500
Total $0 $0 $198,062 $448,500 $240,000 $0 $886,562
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 198,062 448,500 240,000 $0 886,562
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $198,062 $448,500 $240,000 $0 $886,562
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA05-008
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
A qualified architectural historian will assess the condition and historical significance of the white barn and redwood
cabin. The assessment will also include the potential significance of nearby structures and related landscape features, such
as fencing. A structural engineer will assess the integrity of the building to determine the need for structural improvements
and/or repairs. Complete assessment is anticipated to begin in Fall 2017. Biological consultant to assess the structures for
nesting birds, bats, and rats to inform inspections and species requirements for structural improvements. Construction for
the white barn scheduled for FY2018-19 and redwood cabin for future years.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Proceed to design and assess availability of Skyline crew to perform the work. Construction for the white barn will
be contracted through public bidding process if Skyline crew doesn’t have availability.
La Honda Creek White Barn Structural Rehabilitation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $800 $3,777 $0 $0 $0 $4,577
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 28,800 50,000 0 0 0 78,800
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 12,000 10,000 0 0 0 22,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 15,000 15,000 0 0 30,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 15,000 0 0 0 15,000
8205 Construction 0 0 125,000 100,000 0 0 225,000
Total $0 $41,600 $218,777 $115,000 $0 $0 $375,377
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 41,600 218,777 115,000 0 0 375,377
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $41,600 $218,777 $115,000 $0 $0 $375,377
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA06
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Fulfill an opportunity to develop a public access site plan for the Hawthorns Historic Complex property in combination with
the Town of Portola Valley’s request to realign/widen the existing Alpine Road trail (Partnership Project). In coordination with
POST, Real Property and Land and Facilities, initiate negotiations with the Town of Portola Valley (Town) for partnership
on Alpine Road Trail widening/realignment. Develop public access opportunities and constraints and conceptual Site
Plan alternatives. Coordinate with POST, Town and stakeholders; conduct public outreach and engagement.
The scope will include assessment work (cultural resources, traffic, biological), as well as conceptual site planning by a
planning/landscape architecture consultant. Public input opportunities are anticipated to be in the form of neighborhood,
Planning and Natural Resources Committee (PNR) meetings and Board workshops. Board approval of a conceptual site
plan and a project description for environmental review is expected in Spring 2019, after which the environmental
review process would begin.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete feasibility and parking demand studies; present project goals to PNR Committee on site. If feasible and
confirmed by PNR, contract design team to develop schematic plans for the Alpine Road Trail widening, a parking lot,
and interior loop trail. Continue to gather public input and initiate CEQA.
Hawthorns Public Access Site Plan and CEQA
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $2,600 $13,247 $0 $0 $0 $15,847
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 2,000 0 0 0 0 2,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 60,000 20,000 0 0 80,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 114,000 85,000 0 0 0 199,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 3,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $118,600 $161,247 $20,000 $0 $0 $299,847
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 118,600 161,247 20,000 0 0 299,847
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $118,600 $161,247 $20,000 $0 $0 $299,847
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Project #: MAA07-XXX
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Design, permit, and construct two loop trails off of the Harrington Creek Trail, in lower La Honda Creek OSP, Sears Ranch
area. The first 1.5-mile section of trail will be designated as hiking and equestrian only and is targeted to meet federal
Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas. The second, two-mile trail segment would be designated as
multi-use, providing the Preserve’s first bicycle access. The trails will require several new creek crossings which will likely be
subject to individual permits from California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), as well as substantial retaining wall(s).
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete engineering geological assessment, plans, and specifications for the two retaining walls, bridges, and any
other required structures. Submit for grading and CDFW permits.
La Honda Creek Loop Trails
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $15,000 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $265,000
5000–
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8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 33,000 0 0 0 33,000
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 40,000 57,100 0 0 0 97,100
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 18,000 24,000 0 0 0 42,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 25,000 0 0 0 25,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 100,000 100,000 50,000 250,000
Total $0 $58,000 $154,100 $200,000 $200,000 $100,000 $712,100
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 58,000 154,100 200,000 200,000 100,000 712,100
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $58,000 $154,100 $200,000 $200,000 $100,000 $712,100
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #:MAA10-001
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Reopen Alpine Road Regional Trail for visitor use. Continue discussions with San Mateo County regarding required
repairs and possible cost sharing. Dependent on discussions with the county, perform assessment work, initiate CEQA
and apply for regulatory agency permits. Implement culvert and road repairs after CEQA and permitting is complete.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Secure a permit-to-enter with San Mateo County to further develop design documents and seek cost sharing agreement.
Initiate the necessary studies to prepare CEQA document. Once the CEQA process has commenced, staff will prepare
the regulatory permit applications.
Alpine Road Regional Trail, Coal Creek
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $20,157 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $120,157
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 28,800 5,000 0 0 0 33,800
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 16,944 0 0 0 0 0 16,944
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 120,000 0 0 0 120,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 109,250 0 0 0 109,250
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 20,000 20,000 0 40,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 24,150 0 0 0 24,150
8205 Construction 0 30,000 0 250,000 750,000 750,000 1,780,000
Total $16,944 $58,800 $278,557 $320,000 $820,000 $750,000 $2,244,301
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 16,944 58,800 278,557 320,000 820,000 750,000 2,244,301
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $16,944 $58,800 $278,557 $320,000 $820,000 $750,000 $2,244,301
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA11-002PL
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
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). Complete historic
and structural assessment for stabilization of the White Barn. Coordinate with City on scoping, consultant selection,
review and deliverables.
A qualified architectural historian will assess the condition of the White Barn, and its historical significance. A structural
engineer will assess the integrity of the building to determine the need and estimated costs for structural improvements
and/or repairs. The assessment will help inform the design for refurbishment of the existing barn that would be used for
public interpretation, as well as ongoing management of Deer Hollow Farm. Biologist to review the barn for nesting birds,
bats, and rats that may constrain any needed structural inspections/improvements.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Select consultant to provide construction documents on the barn repairs and begin permitting process.
Rancho San Antonio – Deer Hollow Farm – White Barn Rehabilitation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $1,000 $10,688 $15,000 $0 $0 $26,688
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 24,000 35,000 0 0 0 59,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 12,000 0 10,000 0 0 22,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 10,000 5,000 0 0 15,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 8,000 0 0 8,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 415,000 0 0 415,000
Total $0 $37,000 $55,688 $453,000 $0 $0 $545,688
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 37,000 20,688 188,000 0 0 245,688
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 35,000 265,000 0 0 300,000
Total $0 $37,000 $55,688 $453,000 $0 $0 $545,688
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #:MAA17-004
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
This project will install a new pedestrian bridge over Steven’s Creek where currently there is a wet crossing, and will
remove and replace an existing pedestrian bridge with a longer bridge on an unnamed tributary of Steven’s Creek in
Monte Bello OSP.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Perform required demolition and construction of two bridges with a minor trail alignment.
Stevens Creek Nature Trail Bridges, Monte Bello
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $6,857 $67,465 $117,512 $0 $0 $0 $191,834
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 45,500 0 0 0 0 45,500
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 20,976 0 11,500 0 0 0 32,476
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 74,400 117,800 0 0 0 192,200
8204 Permitting Fees 13,249 1,200 0 0 0 0 14,449
8205 Construction 0 115,000 120,000 0 0 0 235,000
Total $238,912 $41,082 $303,565 $366,812 $0 $0 $0 $711,459
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 41,082 303,565 366,812 0 0 0 711,459
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $41,082 $303,565 $366,812 $0 $0 $0 $711,459
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA 20-002
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Work with public agency land owners to obtain trail easements for a crossing of Highway 17. Provide trail planning support
for the wildlife and regional trail crossing along Highway 17 in the Los Gatos/Lexington Reservoir area (MAA 20-001:
Wildlife Corridor). Continue engagement and collaboration with regional partners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
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 2019, and will include initial environmental review.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Pre-planning, trail scouting, initial coordination with Caltrans.
Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $317 $0 $1,970 $0 $0 $0 $2,287
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7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 123,000 200,000 52,500 287,500 0 663,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 61,800 0 100,000 2,000 0 163,800
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 425,000 425,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 20,000 0 20,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 16,000,000 16,000,000
Total $317 $184,800 $201,970 $152,500 $309,500 $16,425,000 $17,274,087
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 317 184,800 201,970 152,500 309,500 11,425,000 12,274,087
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 5,000,000
Total $317 $184,800 $201,970 $152,500 $309,500 $16,425,000 $17,274,087
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA21-003
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Completion of fire and potable water infrastructure for the Bear Creek Redwoods stables improvements. Work will include
design and construction of the water infrastructure from the lateral installed in near gate BC01 to the stables. New water
infrastructure will include water transmission pipe, fire and potable water tanks, booster pump, hydrant, valves, and other
appurtenances. All work is anticipated to be completed by 2020.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Coordinate with stables design team to develop water demands and provide construction documents.
Bear Creek Redwoods Water System
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $27,007 $0 $10,071 $0 $0 $0 $37,078
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 58,067 6,400 0 0 0 0 64,467
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 13,125 0 0 0 0 0 13,125
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 28,800 30,400 0 0 0 59,200
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 44,400 32,400 0 0 0 76,800
8205 Construction 4,500 57,500 75,000 750,000 0 0 887,000
Total $238,912 $102,699 $137,100 $147,871 $750,000 $0 $0 $1,137,670
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 102,699 137,100 147,871 750,000 0 0 1,137,670
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $102,699 $137,100 $147,871 $750,000 $0 $0 $1,137,670
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA21-004
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
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. Improvements will
be implemented according to the approved Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Development of construction documents is expected to continue through summer 2019. Project schedule and
FY2018-19 scope may change based on Board feedback, based on review scheduled for early summer 2018.
Bear Creek Stables Site Plan Implementation
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $7,554 $2,600 $2,518 $0 $0 $0 $12,672
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7000 Services and Supplies 0 3,000 0 0 0 0 3,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 182,408 120,000 425,000 15,000 130,000 0 872,408
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 30,000 10,000 0 0 0 40,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 60,000 48,000 0 0 108,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 66,000 24,000 0 0 90,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 6,500,000 1,000,000 7,500,000
Total $189,962 $155,600 $563,518 $87,000 $6,630,000 $1,000,000 $8,626,080
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 189,962 155,600 563,518 87,000 1,580,000 0 2,576,080
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 50,000 450,000 500,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 550,000 5,550,000
Total $189,962 $155,600 $563,518 $87,000 $6,630,000 $1,000,000 $8,626,080
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA21-005
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Construct new public access facilities and improve/enhance natural resources to open west side of preserve to public access.
FY2018-19 Scope:
The scope of the project includes the new parking lot, installation of new vault toilets (restrooms), an accessible
pathway around the adjacent pond, and improvements to the existing patrol road on the west side of the preserve
including a new retaining wall.
Bear Creek Redwoods Public Access
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $38,398 $393,846 $271,529 $0 $0 $0 $703,773
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 10,000 18,000 0 0 0 28,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 310,933 99,600 105,000 0 0 0 515,533
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 25,596 159,020 214,000 0 0 0 398,616
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 170,400 63,000 0 0 0 233,400
8204 Permitting Fees 7,584 115,920 5,000 0 0 0 128,504
8205 Construction 0 888,150 2,488,650 0 0 0 3,376,800
Total $382,511 $1,836,936 $3,165,179 $0 $0 $0 $5,384,626
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 382,511 1,836,936 3,165,179 0 0 0 5,384,626
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $382,511 $1,836,936 $3,165,179 $0 $0 $0 $5,384,626
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA21-006
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Alma College cleanup, site security (including fencing and disposition), and site stabilization.
FY2018-19 Scope:
If project scope is confirmed by the Planning and Natural Resources Committee in FY2018 Q4, complete construction
documents and obtain demolition/landmark alteration permit from Santa Clara County; release RFB and award contract;
complete hazardous materials abatement, demolition, and stabilization of the chapel and old library. Initiate site work.
Bear Creek Redwoods – Alma College Cleanup and Stabilization
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $6,930 $1,300 $32,343 $0 $0 $0 $40,573
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 8,865 7,500 0 0 0 0 16,365
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 180,999 340,000 205,000 50,000 0 0 775,999
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 15,611 54,000 90,000 0 0 0 159,611
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 52,800 52,800 52,800 0 0 158,400
8204 Permitting Fees 327 48,000 15,000 0 0 0 63,327
8205 Construction 0 72,000 3,000,000 1,955,000 0 0 5,027,000
Total $212,732 $575,600 $3,395,143 $2,057,800 $0 $0 $6,241,275
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 212,732 575,600 3,395,143 2,057,800 0 0 6,241,275
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $212,732 $575,600 $3,395,143 $2,057,800 $0 $0 $6,241,275
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA21-009
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
This project will replace an existing aging bridge crossing over Webb Creek in Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve.
FY2018-19 Scope:
This project will be completed in FY2018-19. The existing bridge will be removed and replaced with a new steel girder
bridge that will be able to safely carry patrol vehicles and preserve visitors.
Bear Creek Redwoods – Webb Creek Bridge
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $305 $8,000 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 $24,305
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 65,709 159,600 0 0 0 0 225,309
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 48,000 0 0 0 48,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 27,000 0 0 0 0 27,000
8205 Construction 0 0 360,000 0 0 0 360,000
Total $66,014 $194,600 $424,000 $0 $0 $0 $684,614
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 66,014 194,600 274,500 0 0 0 535,114
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 149,500 0 0 0 149,500
Total $66,014 $194,600 $424,000 $0 $0 $0 $684,614
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Project #: MAA22-004
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Design and build a new parking lot at Beatty property and a trail connection to Sierra Azul Preserve. To fulfill the
requirements of the 2008 conservation easement with Santa Clara County Parks, the trail should be constructed
15 years after the recording of the easement, which was April 8, 2008.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Planning analysis, including consultant selection, site surveys and existing conditions, data collection and technical
studies (cultural resources, traffic, biological, geotechnical, etc.) to support development of a concept design,
environmental review and preliminary permitting. Pending completion of environmental review, design development
and preliminary permitting would be initiated.
Beatty Parking Area and Trail Connections
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $4,602 $0 $0 $0 $4,602
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7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 80,000 100,000 50,000 0 230,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 35,000 0 0 0 35,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 12,500 5,750 0 18,250
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $119,602 $113,500 $55,750 $0 $288,852
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 119,602 113,500 55,750 0 288,852
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $119,602 $113,500 $55,750 $0 $288,852
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: MAA23-004
Fund: 30 – Measure AA Capital
Project Description
Completion of Mt. Umunhum Summit public access improvements, interpretive elements, and native planting.
Construction is complete and only purchase and installation of native plants is in progress.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Purchase and install native plants in phase II of Mt. Umunhum Summit. Install signage at summit.
Mt. Umunhum Summit Restoration, Parking and Landing Zone
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $118,354 $149,472 $0 $0 $0 $0 $267,826
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 12,758 0 0 0 0 0 12,758
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 210,990 72,568 0 0 0 0 283,558
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 34,374 18,000 0 0 0 0 52,374
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 408,950 12,000 0 0 0 0 420,950
8204 Permitting Fees 23,982 3,000 0 0 0 0 26,982
8205 Construction 6,622,614 1,857,250 40,000 0 0 0 8,519,864
Total $7,432,021 $2,112,290 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $9,584,311
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 6,912,021 2,112,290 40,000 0 0 0 9,064,311
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 520,000 0 0 0 0 0 520,000
Total $7,432,021 $2,112,290 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $9,584,311
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Project #: GF MAA18
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
The project involves supporting the City of Saratoga’s 3.2-mile long trail connection from Saratoga Quarry Park to
Sanborn County Park (Partnership Project). Provide technical support in review of City’s prepared trail plans, attend
field visits to ground-truth trail alignment, and provide technical support in review of City’s engineering design for bridges.
Provide administrative support for any necessary partnership agreements related to MAA funding and review City’s
environmental review documents. Next steps for the City include completing design of trail and bridges and environmental
review, which are anticipated to begin in Summer 2018, pending discussions related to potential MAA funding.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Project schedule and scope dependent on the City of Saratoga. Scope of work anticipated to include engineering
design consultant selection and design development.
Saratoga-to-Sea Regional Trail Connection
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $5,560 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,560
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 265,000 0 0 0 265,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $5,560 $265,000 $0 $0 $0 $270,560
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 5,560 0 0 0 0 5,560
40 GF – Capital 0 0 265,000 0 0 0 265,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $5,560 $265,000 $0 $0 $0 $270,560
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Project #: 316025
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Continue to study north to south and east to west regional trail connections, including the Bay Area Ridge Trail and Juan
Bautista de Anza National Historic trail in the area of Highway 17 and Lexington Reservoir. Work with public agency and
private land owners to obtain trail easements and agreements for trails connecting to the regional trail crossing of Highway
17 (MAA 20-002). Study area includes the connections between the east side of El Sereno Open Space Preserve, the Los
Gatos Creek Trail, St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve, the west side of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and Bear
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Continue engagement and collaboration with regional partners, stakeholders,
and regulatory agencies in support of work within the MAA 20-002 project.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Continue pre-planning, site assessment, trail alignment assessment, technical studies, preliminary trail design and
outreach to regional partners and stakeholders in identifying the north to south and east to west trail connections
for the regional trail crossing.
Highway 17 Area Regional Trail Connections
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 7,833 0 0 0 0 0 7,833
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 18,000 34,000 0 0 0 52,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 0 24,000 0 0 24,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $7,833 $18,000 $34,000 $24,000 $0 $0 $83,833
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 7,833 18,000 34,000 24,000 0 0 83,833
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $7,833 $18,000 $34,000 $24,000 $0 $0 $83,833
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: 65102
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
This project will provide an interim vehicular and visitor access across Purisima Creek. Staff to replace vehicle bridge
decking and install new rails, strip bridge down to railcar structural support, and rebuild entire bridge superstructure,
including new decking and railings. A contractor will be required to remove lead paint from railcar structure.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Includes biological awareness training and biological monitoring.
Purisima Creek Redwoods Bridge 1
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 1,403 40,000 0 0 0 0 41,403
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 4,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 8,400 28,550 0 0 0 36,950
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 51,000 0 0 0 51,000
Total $5,403 $48,400 $79,550 $0 $0 $0 $133,353
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 5,403 48,400 79,550 0 0 0 133,353
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $5,403 $48,400 $79,550 $0 $0 $0 $133,353
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Project #: GF MAA21
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Plan and design the Phase II Multi Use Trail Links.
This trail will connect Highway 17 to the intersection of Bear Creek and Summit Road. A final alignment will need to be
determined based on the feasibility of crossing Briggs Creek. Agreements with local and regional transportation agencies
will be necessary to install additional traffic control and pedestrian safety measures at intersections of Bear Creek Road and
Alma Bridge Road (HWY 17 interchange) and Summit Road.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Staff will hire a consultant design team to complete an update to the 2010 Road and Trail Inventory. Other technical
studies will be completed. A feasibility studies will be completed to determine if the reuse potential for the historic trestle
bridge over Briggs Creek. Sections of the preliminary alignment will be identified. Staff will initiate discussions with
CalTrans and the County regarding the additional traffic controls at the HWY 17 interchange and Summit Road.
Multi-Use Links Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 126,500 0 0 0 126,500
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 11,500 0 0 0 11,500
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 11,500 0 0 11,500
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 28,750 5,750 0 0 34,500
8205 Construction 0 0 0 86,250 661,250 0 747,500
Total $0 $0 $166,750 $103,500 $661,250 $0 $931,500
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 166,750 103,500 661,250 0 931,500
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $166,750 $103,500 $661,250 $0 $931,500
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Project #: GF MAA21
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Plan and design the Phase II Stables Loop Trail. The trail will provide a loop trail to connect to the Stables visitor area
and bypass trail to the lower easterly section of the preserve. This 1.1 mile trail will follow 0.6 miles of existing road,
and includes 0.5 miles of new road construction.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Hire a consultant design team to complete an update to the 2010 Road and Trail Inventory. Other technical studies
will be completed. Preliminary designs will be completed for trail and associated structures.
Public Loop Trail Connecting to Stables, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 80,500 0 0 0 80,500
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 34,500 34,500 34,500 103,500
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 17,250 11,500 0 28,750
8205 Construction 0 0 86,250 86,250 86,250 258,750
Total $0 $0 $80,500 $138,000 $132,250 $120,750 $471,500
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 $0 80,500 138,000 132,250 120,750 471,500
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $80,500 $138,000 $132,250 $120,750 $471,500
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: GF MAA21
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Plan and design the Phase II Briggs Creek Trail. The Briggs Creek Trail connects the Alma Loop Trail and (Public) Stables
Loop Trail south of Briggs Creek. The trail will be improved to support all-season access and will include drainage and
tread improvements on the steep grade, and construction of a new bridge over Briggs Creek.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Hire a consultant design team to complete an update to the 2010 Road and Trail Inventory. Other technical studies
will be completed. Preliminary designs will be completed for trail and associated structures.
Briggs Creek Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 34,500 11,500 0 0 46,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 20 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 51,750 0 0 51,750
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 23,000 0 0 0 23,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 661,250 86,250 0 747,500
Total $0 $0 $57,500 $724,500 $86,250 $0 $868,250
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 57,500 724,500 86,250 0 868,250
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $57,500 $724,500 $86,250 $0 $868,250
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Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Project #: GF MAA21
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Plan and design the Phase II Alma College Loop Trail. The trail will provide an interpretive route describing the historic
era of Alma College. The trail will connect the Briggs Creek Trail to the Aldercroft Creek Trail.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Hire a consultant design team to complete an update to the 2010 Road and Trail Inventory. Other technical studies
will be completed. Preliminary designs will be completed for trail and associated structures.
Alma College Loop Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 11,500 0 0 0 11,500
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 5,750 0 0 0 5,750
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 11,500 0 0 11,500
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 36,800 0 0 36,800
Total $0 $0 $17,250 $48,300 $0 $0 $65,550
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 17,250 48,300 0 0 $65,550
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $17,250 $48,300 $0 $0 $65,550
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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INFRASTRUCTURE (VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES) AND OTHER
Project FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 3-Year Total
ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan Update $120,000 – – $120,000
Work Order and Asset Management System 246,000 40,000 – 286,000
Real Property Database 10,000 160,000 – 170,000
Subtotal: Fund 10 – General Fund Operating Projects 376,000 200,000 0 576,000
Hawthorns Historic Complex Partnership and Lease 83,000 – – 83,000
Subtotal: Fund 20 – Hawthorn Fund 83,000 0 0 83,000
Administrative Office (AO) Facility 32,150,100 1,900,000 3,000,000 37,050,100
La Honda Creek – Agricultural Workforce Housing 226,800 390,000 – 616,800
La Honda Creek – Point of Diversion 17 Water Line Replacement 166,450 – – 166,450
Mt. Umunhum – Radar Tower 2nd Assessment 262,000 205,000 _ 467,000
Monte Bello Site Driveway Improvements 186,500 – – 186,500
Purisima Creek Restroom Replacement 120,500 – – 120,500
Russian Ridge – Bergman Residences Reconstruction 559,775 70,550 3,450 633,775
Tunitas Creek – Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements 378,500 – – 378,500
South Area Field Office 857,600 1,336,000 – 2,193,600
Russian Ridge – Quam Residence Driveway Improvement 315,000 143,750 – 458,750
Sierra Azul Ranger Residence 165,000 20,000 – 185,000
District Wide Fiber Optics 875,000 – – 875,000
Driscoll Water Line Installation (Pasture 1), La Honda Creek 61,925 – – 61,925
Big Dipper Ranch Spring Work, Skyline Ridge 52,150 – – 52,150
Toto Ranch Well Drilling and Construction, Tunitas Creek 58,450 23,000 – 81,450
Tunitas Creek – Tunitas Creek Ranch Driveway Improvements 50,600 – – 50,600
4150 Sears Ranch Road Water and Driveway 36,850 212,000 – 248,850
Field Equipment 350,000 310,000 – 660,000
Vehicles – Maintenance/Patrol 592,500 692,000 – 1,284,500
Subtotal: Fund 40 – General Fund Capital Projects 37,465,700 5,302,300 3,003,450 45,771,450
Total Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other $37,924,700 $5,502,300 $3,003,450 $46,430,450
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: 31401
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
Update the District’s existing Accessibility Plan to comply with current federal accessibility regulations and guidelines
for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
FY2018-19 Scope:
Development of Self-evaluation and Transition Plan update, public presentations of Draft Plan, staff trainings,
and presentation of Final Plan for Board review for approval.
ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan Update
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 33,565 147,000 120,000 0 0 0 300,565
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $33,565 $147,000 $120,000 $0 $0 $0 $300,565
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $33,565 $147,000 $120,000 $0 $0 $0 $300,565
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $33,565 $147,000 $120,000 $0 $0 $0 $300,565
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: 51701
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
The IST Strategic Plan recommended a Work-Order Asset Management System to streamline the maintenance
and management of District land and infrastructure assets.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Implement work order and asset management system.
Work Order and Asset Management System
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 172,000 246,000 40,000 0 0 458,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $172,000 $246,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $458,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $172,000 $246,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $458,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $172,000 $246,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $458,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 10 – General Fund
Project Description
The IST strategic plan recommends upgrading legacy data management systems to modern software platforms that
increase functionality, reporting accuracy, integration, and user experience. The current real property database, created
over 12 years ago, is a legacy system. To follow strategic plan recommendations, a new real property database will be
implemented in FY2018-19 and FY2019-20. This will be an enterprise geographic information system (E-GIS) integrated
data management system, capable of providing reports on all aspects of the District’s land transactions.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Identify requirements and evaluate solutions in order to select a real property database.
Real Property Database
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 10,000 160,000 0 0 170,000
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $10,000 $160,000 $0 $0 $170,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $10,000 $160,000 $0 $0 $170,000
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $10,000 $160,000 $0 $0 $170,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 20 – Hawthorn Fund
Project Description
Investigate and potentially develop partnership for long-term re-use, care and maintenance of historic complex.
Determine the viability of the proposed partnership with the potential partner (Partner). If viable, retain a historic
preservation/architectural consultant to evaluate the Partner’s proposed plans for rehabilitation and reuse of the historic
complex. Coordinate with Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) on the development proposal review and consistency
with Conservation Easement.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Allow potential partners to perform assessments and consult with the Town of Portola Valley. The District to perform
architectural review of proposal.
Hawthorns Historic Complex Partnership and Lease
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 9,000 24,000 0 0 0 33,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 54,000 0 0 0 54,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 5,000
Total $0 $10,000 $83,000 $0 $0 $0 $93,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 10,000 83,000 0 0 0 93,000
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $10,000 $83,000 $0 $0 $0 $93,000
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: 31202
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Pending acquisition, prepare 5050 El Camino for new administrative office.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Select an architectural/engineering team to further the programming, begin conceptual design, and initiate
environmental review.
New Administration Office (AO) Facility
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 68,910 1,000 0 0 0 0 69,910
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 31,550,100 0 0 0 31,550,100
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 4,955 92,000 600,000 1,500,000 350,000 0 2,546,955
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 150,000 0 150,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 400,000 0 0 400,000
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 2,500,000 TBD 2,500,000
Total $73,865 $93,000 $32,150,100 $1,900,000 $3,000,000 TBD $37,216,965
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 73,865 93,000 32,150,100 1,900,000 3,000,000 TBD 37,216,965
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $73,865 $93,000 $32,150,100 $1,900,000 $3,000,000 TBD $37,216,965
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: 35001
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Construct agricultural workforce housing, to support the District’s conservation grazing program.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Select Design Build team to provide construction document and permitting, and begin construction.
Work with San Mateo County to secure forgivable agricultural workforce housing loan.
Agricultural Workforce Housing – La Honda Creek
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 39,800 50,000 0 0 0 89,800
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 56,800 0 0 0 56,800
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 25,000 120,000 390,000 0 0 535,000
Total $0 $64,800 $226,800 $390,000 $0 $0 $681,600
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 64,800 226,800 390,000 0 0 681,600
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $64,800 $226,800 $390,000 $0 $0 $681,600
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
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.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete construction of new water line. Biomonitoring to be performed.
La Honda Creek Point of Diversion 17 Water Line Replacement
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 200 1,200 0 0 0 1,400
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 30,000 0 0 0 0 30,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 10,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 12,000 11,500 0 0 0 23,500
8204 Permitting Fees 0 2,400 0 0 0 0 2,400
8205 Construction 0 0 143,750 0 0 0 143,750
Total $0 $44,600 $166,450 $0 $0 $0 $211,050
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 44,600 166,450 0 0 0 211,050
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $44,600 $166,450 $0 $0 $0 $211,050
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: 31307
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Completion of Mt. Umunhum Radar Tower assessment, design, and construction of long-term radar tower repairs.
All work is anticipated to be complete by 2020.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Select engineering consultant develop a Basis of Design summarizing long-term “Seal and Retain” work items
and estimates construction costs.
Mt. Umunhum Radar Tower Repair, Sierra Azul
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 4,704 0 0 0 0 0 4,704
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 355,953 0 222,000 60,000 0 0 637,953
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 15,000 25,000 75,000 0 0 115,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 70,000 0 0 70,000
8204 Permitting Fees 2,798 0 15,000 0 0 0 17,798
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $363,454 $15,000 $262,000 $205,000 $0 $0 $845,454
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 363,454 15,000 262,000 205,000 0 0 845,454
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $363,454 $15,000 $262,000 $205,000 $0 $0 $845,454
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
This project will 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. Communication tenants will partially reimburse
improvement costs.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete driveway improvements. Biomonitoring to be performed.
Monte Bello Communications Site Driveway Improvements
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 200 200 0 0 0 400
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 24,000 23,000 0 0 0 47,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 18,000 17,250 0 0 0 35,250
8204 Permitting Fees 0 2,400 2,300 0 0 0 4,700
8205 Construction 0 0 143,750 0 0 0 143,750
Total $0 $44,600 $186,500 $0 $0 $0 $231,100
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 44,600 186,500 0 0 0 231,100
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $44,600 $186,500 $0 $0 $0 $231,100
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Replace a deteriorated single stall vault restroom at lower Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve parking lot
with a new waterless two-stall vault restroom. Anticipated kick-off date for construction beginning is 9/15/2018 and
construction will be completed by 10/31.
FY2018-19 Scope:
This project will begin and end in FY2018-19. The scope of work includes permitting, pre-construction surveying for
sensitive species, consultant civil engineering services, environmental review, demolition of existing restroom building
and vault, installation of the new restroom and vault, and construction of an ADA compliant concrete ramp for restroom
access. Scope includes tree removal (three) from the restroom location and on-site biological training.
Purisima Creek Restroom Replacement
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 10,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 6,000 10,000 0 0 0 16,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 2,940 2,000 0 0 0 4,940
8205 Construction 0 42,000 98,500 0 0 0 140,500
Total $0 $50,940 $120,500 $0 $0 $0 $171,440
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 50,940 120,500 0 0 0 171,440
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $50,940 $120,500 $0 $0 $0 $171,440
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
This project will perform cleanup of the Bergman housing complex, prepare drawings, and warrant the Main, Old,
Guest and Carriage house with San Mateo County. These residences will be improved to provide 3 rental residences.
The stables structure and Grandma House will be demolished.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete renovations at Main, Old, Guest, and Carriage House at 20000 Skyline Blvd after warranting structures
with San Mateo County. Biomonitoring to be performed.
Russian Ridge – Bergman Residences Reconstruction
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 400 1,000 400 0 0 1,800
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 42,000 13,800 2,300 2,300 0 60,400
8202 Environmental/Planning Ser vices 0 0 29,775 1,150 1,150 0 32,075
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 8,400 20,700 9,200 0 0 38,300
8204 Permitting Fees 0 6,000 11,500 5,750 0 0 23,250
8205 Construction 0 23,000 483,000 51,750 0 0 557,750
Total $0 $79,800 $559,775 $70,550 $3,450 $0 $713,575
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 79,800 559,775 70,550 3,450 0 713,575
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $79,800 $559,775 $70,550 $3,450 $0 $713,575
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
This project will repair and re-rock the Toto Ranch driveway in the Tunitas Creek preserve to address drainage
issues to improve access to the ranch and ranch house.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete driveway improvements. Biomonitoring to be performed.
Tunitas Creek – Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 200 200 0 0 0 400
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 24,000 23,000 0 0 0 47,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 8,000 0 0 0 8,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 18,000 17,250 0 0 0 35,250
8204 Permitting Fees 0 2,400 2,300 0 0 0 4,700
8205 Construction 0 0 327,750 0 0 0 327,750
Total $0 $44,600 $378,500 $0 $0 $0 $423,100
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 44,600 378,500 0 0 0 423,100
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $44,600 $378,500 $0 $0 $0 $423,100
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: 31601
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Renovate 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.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Architectural/Engineering team will finish construction document and permitting. Construction may begin in Q4.
New South Area Field Office Facility
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000
8101 Real Estate Services 29,841 0 0 0 0 0 29,841
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 22,176 75,000 246,600 48,000 0 0 391,776
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 36,000 0 0 0 36,000
8205 Construction 0 0 575,000 1,288,000 0 0 1,863,000
Total $52,017 $76,000 $857,600 $1,336,000 $0 $0 $2,321,617
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 52,017 76,000 857,600 1,336,000 0 0 2,321,617
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $52,017 $76,000 $857,600 $1,336,000 $0 $0 $2,321,617
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
This project will repair and rerock the driveway from the edge of the chip seal section through 20000 Skyline Blvd
(Bergman) to 20300 Skyline Blvd (Quam) to provide safe access to staff, tenants, and inholding property. Staff will
work with in-hold tenant for reimbursement of improvements on their section of driveway.
This project is to be completed in two phases:
1. Phase I – improvements adjacent to the Bergman residence and inholding to RR10
2. Phase II – improvements from just below RR10 to the Quam residence
FY2018-19 Scope:
Completion of Phase I improvements.
Russian Ridge – Quam Residence Driveway Improvements
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 200 200 0 0 0 400
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 24,000 23,000 0 0 0 47,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 25,000 0 0 0 25,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 24,000 23,000 0 0 0 47,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 2,400 2,300 0 0 0 4,700
8205 Construction 0 0 241,500 143,750 0 0 385,250
Total $0 $50,600 $315,000 $143,750 $0 $0 $509,350
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 50,600 315,000 143,750 0 0 509,350
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $50,600 $315,000 $143,750 $0 $0 $509,350
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Evaluate permanent ranger residence in or adjacent to Sierra Azul.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Conduct feasibility studies of various sites.
Sierra Azul Ranger Residence
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 3,800 0 0 0 0 3,800
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 74,400 87,000 0 0 0 161,400
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 19,800 15,000 0 0 0 34,800
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 53,000 20,000 0 0 73,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 30,000 0 0 0 0 30,000
8205 Construction 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 10,000
Total $0 $128,000 $165,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $313,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 128,000 165,000 20,000 0 0 313,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $128,000 $165,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $313,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Internet connectivity is a critical infrastructure element between all offices. Implement infrastructure upgrade
items to meet internal and external service needs.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Install fiber-optic connections to all offices to improve network bandwidth and quality of service.
District-Wide Fiber Optics
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 875,000 0 0 0 875,000
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $875,000 $0 $0 $0 $875,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 875,000 0 0 0 875,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $875,000 $0 $0 $0 $875,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Provide additional water availability to cattle in Driscoll Pasture 1 where the only source is water from a seasonal pond.
Project supports the District’s conservation grazing program.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Tenant to complete installation of new water line, storage tank, and water trough. Biomonitoring to be performed.
Driscoll Water Line Installation (Pasture 1), La Honda
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 7,300 0 0 0 7,300
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 54,625 0 0 0 54,625
Total $0 $0 $61,925 $0 $0 $0 $61,925
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 61,925 0 0 0 61,925
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $61,925 $0 $0 $0 $61,925
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
This project is to increase the water yield for this ranch’s water system to provide sufficient water to the residence
and conservation grazing operation.
FY2018-19 Scope:
This project will locate both springs and associated water lines, clean and repair/replace as required, as well
as assess the water system collection basin and make necessary repairs. Biomonitoring to be performed.
Big Dipper Ranch Spring Work, Skyline Ridge
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 400 0 0 0 400
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 5,750 0 0 0 5,750
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 46,000 0 0 0 46,000
Total $0 $0 $52,150 $0 $0 $0 $52,150
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 52,150 0 0 0 52,150
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $52,150 $0 $0 $0 $52,150
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
To provide a consistent water source for the Toto Residence, this project will locate, drill and plumb a well.
The current water source for the house is a seasonal spring that has been unreliable.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Locate and drill a well. Biomonitoring to be performed.
Toto Ranch Well Drilling and Construction, Tunitas Creek
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 400 0 0 0 400
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 5,750 5,750 0 0 11,500
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 4,000 0 0 0 4,000
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 2,300 0 0 0 2,300
8205 Construction 0 0 46,000 17,250 0 0 63,250
Total $0 $0 $58,450 $23,000 $0 $0 $81,450
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 58,450 23,000 0 0 81,450
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $58,450 $23,000 $0 $0 $81,450
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Asphalt entry driveway. This project supports the District’s conservation grazing program.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete asphalt improvements to entry driveway; biomonitoring to be performed.
Tunitas Creek – Tunitas Ranch Driveway Improvements
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 4,600 0 0 0 4,600
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 2,875 0 0 0 2,875
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 43,125 0 0 0 43,125
Total $0 $0 $50,600 $0 $0 $0 $50,600
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 50,600 0 0 0 50,600
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $50,600 $0 $0 $0 $50,600
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
Repair damaged asphalt access driveway and to provide an alternate water source/storage for this residence, Phase I
of this project will regrade, repair, and resurface driveway at 4150 Sears Ranch Road from the gate to residence.
Phase II of the project will be to install water line from lower water tank to a 5,000 gallon tank (including pump).
FY2018-19 Scope:
Complete road specification and drawings, permitting, and bidding of Phase I.
4150 Sears Ranch Road Water and Driveway
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 800 0 0 0 800
8101 Real Estate Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 23,000 0 0 0 23,000
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 10,000
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 5,750 0 0 0 5,750
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 2,300 0 0 0 2,300
8205 Construction 0 0 0 207,000 0 0 207,000
Total $0 $0 $36,850 $212,000 $0 $0 $248,850
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 0 36,850 212,000 0 0 248,850
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $0 $36,850 $212,000 $0 $0 $248,850
This project has no anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget.
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Infrastructure (Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities) and Other
Project #: XXXXX
Fund: 40 – General Fund Capital
Project Description
To provide necessary vehicles and equipment for Administrative and Field Office staff.
FY2018-19 Scope:
Five patrol vehicles and one maintenance vehicle that have reached their end of life and will be replaced and sold at
auction. Two additional maintenance vehicles will be purchased in FY19 to support increased operations in the field
and upcoming MAA and capital projects: 1) one flat bed dump truck to support increased work for small roads and
material transport, and 2) one dump truck to support special projects crews.
Additionally, five new machinery/equipment purchases will be purchased to support crews and increased work:
1) two equipment transport trailers needed to transport large equipment; one for each field office, 2) one small
excavator for Foothillls Field Office, 3) one landscape tractor, and 4) one mid-size excavator for Skyline Field Office.
One new transport truck will be added to the AO fleet to support ongoing project delivery.
Vehicle and Machinery/Equipment Purchases
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Estimated Costs Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
4000 Staff Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5000–
7000 Services and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8101 Real Estate Ser vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8201 Architect/Engineering Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8202 Environmental/Planning Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 00
8203 Inspection/Construction Monitoring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8204 Permitting Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8205 Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8210 Machinery 0 330,000 350,000 310,000 0 0 990,000
8501 Vehicles 0 692,500 592,500 692,000 0 0 1,977,000
Total $0 $1,022,500 $942,500 $1,002,000 $0 $0 $2,967,000
Prior Year FY2018 Estimated
Funding Source Actuals Budget FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Future Years Totals
10 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
20 Hawthorn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MAA – Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 GF – Capital 0 1,022,500 942,500 1,002,000 0 0 2,967,000
XX Grants/Partnerships/Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $0 $1,022,500 $942,500 $1,002,000 $0 $0 $2,967,000
This project has an anticipated impact on the District’s Operating Budget in future years.
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Department Summaries
Staff Recognition Event by Erin Ashford
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OVERVIEW
The District is structured to deliver on project commitments in support of the District’s mission and goals. The District
is organized by function into three business lines: Project Planning and Delivery, Visitor and Field Services, and
Administrative Services reporting to the General Manager and structured as follows:
• Project Planning and Delivery
• Engineering and Construction
• Natural Resources
• Planning
• Real Property
• Visitor and Field Ser vices
• Land and Facilities
• Visitor Ser vices
• Administrative Services
• Budget and Analysis
• Finance
• Grants
• Human Resources
• Information Systems and Technology
This section identifies each of the District’s departments, their mission and core function, staffing levels, objectives,
performance metrics, and proposed FY2018-19 budget.
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by Jack Gescheidt
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Administrative Services
Mission Statement
Provide overall financial, human resources, information systems, and other administrative support
of the District in support of the organization’s mission and goals.
Core Functions
• Provide financial management, budgeting, and accounting ser vices.
• Administer Human Resources Programs and coordinate employee relations activities.
• Manage the District’s Information Technology and Geographic Information systems and services.
• Provide the District with an overall IT strategy that fosters organizational innovation and efficiencies.
• Provide office management and public reception/customer ser vice at the Administrative Office.
• Coordinate grants application, award and compliance.
• Manage District procurement.
Organizational Chart
Training and
Safety
Specialist
HR
Technician
HR
Technician
(Half-time)
Management
Analyst
Management
Analyst
HR Intern
Data
Administrator
Applications
Engineer
Senior
Accountant
Senior Finance
and
Accounting
Technician
Administrative
Assistant
Accounting
Technician
(Half-time)
Management
Analyst
Management
AnalystGIS
Program
Administrator
Data
Analyst I
Data
Analyst I
GIS
Intern
IST
Program
Administrator
IT
Technician II
IT
Technician II
IT
Technician I
CFO/Director
of
Administrative
Services
Human
Resources
Manager
IST
Manager
Procurement
and
Contracts
Specialist
Budget and
Analysis
Manager
ControllerGrants
Specialist
Finance
Manager
HR
Supervisor
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Staffing Levels
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Accounting Technician 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 0
Applications Engineer 0 0 0 1 1
Budget and Analysis Manager 0 1 1 1 0
Controller 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0
Data Administrator 1 1 1 1 0
Data Analyst 2 2 2 2 0
Finance Manager 1 1 1 1 0
GIS Program Administrator 1 1 1 1 0
GIS Intern 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0
Grants Specialist 0 1 1 1 0
Human Resources Manager 0 1 1 1 0
Human Resources Super visor 1 1 1 1 0
Human Resources Technician 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 0
IST Manager 1 1 1 1 0
IT Program Administrator 1 1 1 1 0
IT Technician I 0 0 0 1 1
IT Technician II 1 1 1 1 0
Management Analyst I 0 1 1 1 0
Management Analyst II 3 3 3 3 0
Procurement and Contracts Specialist 0 1 1 1 0
Senior Accountant 1 1 1 1 0
Senior Accounting Technician 1 2 2 1 –1
Training and Safety Specialist 1 1 1 1 0
Total FTE 18.75 24.75 24.75 25.75 1
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Administrative Services aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
• Goal 4 – Position the District for long-term financial sustainability to fulfill the District’s mission
on behalf of the public
Objectives
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Operating Projects
Goal 2 Public Facing Interactive Web Maps FY2019
Goal 3 Implement Demilitarized Zone – WebGIS and Citysourced FY2019
Goal 3 Unmanned Aircraft System “Drone” Policy Development FY2019
Goal 3 HRIS Employee Training Program Migration FY2019
Goal 3 Citation Management System FY2020
Goal 3 Data Warehouse /Power BI FY2020
Goal 3 Document Retention Policy and Business Process Review FY2020
Goal 3 Streamline Recruitment Process FY2020
Goal 3 Disaster Recover y Service FY2020
Goal 3 & 4 District Wide Fiber Optic Improvements FY2020
Goal 3 & 4 Real Property Database FY2020
Goal 3 & 4 Work-Order Asset Management System FY2021
Capital Projects
Goal 4 Grants Program Strategy FY2019
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Goal 3 Number of job recruitments completed 30 N/A 32
Goal 3 Employee turnover rate 10% N/A <10%
Goal 3 Number of in-house trainings provided to employees 140 N/A 128
Goal 3 Percent of FTEs using web and mobile enterprise GIS N/A N/A 15%
Goal 3 Percent of District data backed up off site N/A N/A 50.0 %
Goal 3 Percent of total District files in Office 365 N/A N/A 10.0 %
Goal 4 Percent spent of final adjusted budget 99% N/A 90%
Goal 4 General Fund Reser ve Balance Policy Target Met Yes N/A Yes
Goal 4 Legal Debt Ser vice Limit Not Exceeded Yes N/A Yes
Goal 4 Budget Book Receives GFOA Award for Distinguished
Budget Presentation Yes N/A Yes
Goal 4 CAFR Issued with Unmodified Opinion No N/A Yes
Goal 4 Obtain GFOA Award of Excellence Yes N/A Yes
Goal 4 Credit Rating from Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s AAA N/A AAA
Goal 4 Percent of Invoice Payments Electronic 0% N/A 10%
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Administrative Services
Salaries and Benefits $2,978,790 $3,820,578 $4,712,887 $892,309 23%
Ser vices and Supplies 950,231 1,629,339 1,791,646 162,307 10%
Total Operating Expenditures 3,929,021 5,449,917 6,504,533 1,054,616 19%
General Fund Capital 483,561 500,000 875,000 375,000 75%
Measure AA Capital — — — —
Total Capital Expenditures 483,561 500,000 875,000 375,000 75%
Total Administrative
Services Expenditures $4,412,582 $5,949,917 $7,379,533 $1,429,616 24%
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Engineering and Construction Department
Department Mission Statement
Implement large scale capital projects to improve and maintain the District’s infrastructure and facilities
that are necessary to facilitate ecologically-sensitive and safe public access and ongoing stewardship
and care for the land.
Core Functions
• Oversee and manage the design and engineering, permitting, bidding, and construction of large
scale capital improvement projects.
• Provide construction management and/or construction oversight of large scale capital projects.
• Ensure that capital projects comply with all necessar y requirements and regulations related to
construction, including building code requirements, mitigation measures, permit conditions,
and federal regulations.
• Develop and assist with cost estimations and constructibility assessments during the planning,
scoping, and early design phase of capital projects.
• Stay abreast of current codes and construction regulations, and ensure the District’s construction
standards remain current.
Organizational Chart
Engineering
and
Construction
Manager
Senior
Capital
Project
Manager
Senior
Capital
Project
Manager
Capital
Project
Manager III
Capital
Project
Manager III
Capital
Project
Manager III
Capital
Project
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Senior Capital Project Manager 1 0 2 2 0
Capital Project Manager III 0 3 3 3 0
Capital Project Manager II 0 1 1 1 0
Capital Project Manager 1 0 0 0 0
Total FTE 2 5 7 7 0
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Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Capital Projects
Goal 1 & 2 MAA 06-XXX: Hawthorns Public Access Site Plan and CEQA FY2019
Goal 1 & 2 MAA 21-004: Bear Creek Redwoods – Stables Site Plan Implementation FY2022
Goal 1 & 2 MAA 21-005: Bear Creek Redwoods Public Access FY2019
Goal 1 & 2 MAA 21-006: Bear Creek Redwoods – Alma College Site Rehabilitation Plan FY2020
Goal 1 & 2 MAA 23-007: Twin Creeks Demo FY2021
Goal 2 MAA 02-002: Ravenswood Bay Trail Design and Implementation FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 04-004: El Corte de Madera Oljon Trail Implementation FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 05-005: La Honda Creek Red Barn Parking Area and Easy Trail FY2021
Goal 2 MAA 05-007: Upper La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 05-008: La Honda Creek White Barn Structural Rehabilitation FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 10-001: Alpine Road Regional Trail – Coal Creek FY2021
Goal 2 MAA 11-002: Deer Hollow Farm – White Barn Rehabilitation FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 17-004: Stevens Creek Nature Trail Bridges – Monte Bello FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 21-003: Bear Creek Redwoods Water System FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 21-008: Bear Creek Redwoods – Ponds Restoration and Water Rights FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 21-009: Bear Creek Redwoods – Webb Creek Bridge FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 22-004: Beatty Property – Parking Area and Trail Connections FY2021
Goal 2 Mt. Umunhum – Radar Tower 2nd Assessment FY2020
Goal 2 & 4 Purisima Creek Restroom Replacement FY2019
Goal 3 Administrative Office (AO) Facility FY2022
Goal 3 South Area Field Office FY2020
Goal 4 La Honda Creek – Agricultural Workforce Housing FY2019
Goal 4 Sierra Azul Meyer Residence Repair and Site Improvements FY2020
The Engineering and Construction aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
primarily through:
• Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
• Goal 4 – Position the District for long-term financial sustainability to fulfill the District’s mission on
behalf of the public
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
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Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
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Goal 4 Percent of projects finished within Board approved
budget (base bid and contingency) N/A N/A 80%
Goal 4 Percent of projects finished within schedule indicated
at the time of award of contract N/A N/A 80%
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Category Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Engineering and Construction
Salaries and Benefits $648,503 $1,009,602 $1,044,904 $35,302 3%
Less: MAA Reimbursable Staff Costs (155,641) (93,000) (385,362) (292,362) 314%
Net Salaries and Benefits 492,862 916,602 659,542 (257,060) –28%
Services and Supplies 16,440 75,255 92,607 17,352 23%
Total Operating Expenditures 509,302 991,857 752,149 (239,708) -24%
General Fund Capital 78,697 1,401,350 2,164,400 763,050 54%
Measure AA Capital 13,048,999 7,080,950 8,809,189 1,728,239 24%
Total Capital Expenditures 13,127,696 8,482,300 10,973,589 2,491,289 29%
Total Engineering and Construction
Expenditures $13,636,998 $9,474,157 $11,725,738 $2,251,581 24%
Mindego Gatewat Construction, Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by District Staff
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Office of the General Counsel Department
Department Mission Statement
Provide legal services and counsel to the Board of Directors, committees, and District departments.
Core Functions
• Provide legal review and advice to the District Board and staff.
• Represent the District in litigation and legal matters with outside agencies.
• Administer the District’s risk management program.
Organizational Chart
General
Counsel
Assistant
General
Counsel
Risk
Management
Coordinator
Staffing Levels
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
General Counsel 1 1 1 1 0
Assistant General Counsel 1 1 1 1 0
Risk Management Coordinator 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0
Total FTE 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0
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Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Operating Projects
Goal 1 Continue to support Hawthorn Historic Complex Lease (subject to Conservation Easement), and
other planning efforts related to Hawthorn property FY2022
Goal 1 Support San Jose Water Company property negotiations and prepare for potential transaction or
series of transactions FY2023
Goal 3 Develop Design Build contract templates and assist staff in implementing Design Build
contract process FY2019
Goal 3 Support contract template update and roll out in BidSync online bid tool FY2019
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
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Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
General Counsel
Salaries and Benefits $514,204 $526,584 $542,055 $15,471 3%
Ser vices and Supplies 26,108 61,305 74,185 12,880 21%
Total Operating Expenditures 540,312 587,889 616,240 28,351 5%
Total General Counsel Expenditures $540,312 $587,889 $616,240 $28,351 5%
General Counsel aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve by Sue Gale
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Office of the General Manager Department
Department Mission Statement
Responsible for the overall operation of the District. Under policy direction from the Board of Directors, the
General Manager carries out the District’s adopted Strategic Plan goals and objectives and Vision Plan
Priority Actions and works through the executive team to provide leadership, direction, resources, and tools
to District departments to ensure effective, efficient, and financially-prudent project and service delivery for
public benefit.
Core Functions
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction for District functions.
• Accomplish the goals and objectives set out in the Board of Directors Strategic Plan.
• Implement the District’s Vision Plan Priority Actions.
• Ensure that the District’s policies and procedures are fiscally sustainable.
• Provide legislative support to the Board of Directors, including duties associated with the Board of
Directors’ agenda and actions, officiating all District elections and maintaining all official records.
Organizational Chart
General
Manager
Executive
Assistance/
Deputy District
Clerk
District Clerk/
Assistant to
the General
Manager
Visitor and
Field Services
Assistant
General Manager
Project
Planning and
Delivery
Assistant
General Manager
Management
Analyst II
CFO
Director of
Administrative
Services
Administrative
Assistant
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FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
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Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Administrative Assistant 0 1 1 1 0
Assistant General Manager 2 2 2 2 0
Chief Financial Officer 0 1 1 1 0
District Clerk/Assistant to General Manager 1 1 1 1 0
Executive Assistant/ Deputy Clerk 1 1 1 1 0
General Manager 1 1 1 1 0
Management Analyst II 1 1 1 1 0
Total FTE 6 8 8 8 0
The General Manager aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Operating Projects
Goal 2 City of East Palo Alto staff to create Cooley Landing Park Business and Operating Plan FY2019
Goal 2 & 3 Formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee Ongoing
Goal 3 2018 Board Elections for Wards 1, 2, 5, and 6 FY2019
Goal 3 Electronic Filing System for Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s) FY2019
Goal 3 Disaster Recover y and Business Continuity Plan Research FY2021
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Performance Metrics
Strategic
Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 1 Measure the timeliness of biweekly reports to allow for
up to date communications with the Board and staff N/A N/A 95%
Goal 1 Number of public Board and Committee meetings
held per year 63 N/A 65%
Goal 1 Number of meetings held with partner agencies/stakeholders
by members of GMO staff and Board members N/A N/A 50%
Goal 3 Number of resolutions adopted 52 N/A 50%
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
General Manager
Salaries and Benefits $1,474,168 $1,699,231 $1,578,121 ($121,110) –7%
Ser vices and Supplies 192,395 606,225 547,070 (59,155) –10%
Total Operating Expenditures 1,666,563 2,305,456 2,125,191 (180,265) –8%
Total General Manager Expenditures $1,666,563 $2,305,456 $2,125,191 ($180,265) –8%
Mount Umunhum Opening, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve by Erin Ashford
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Land and Facilities Services Department
Department Mission Statement
Improve, restore, and maintain District lands in a manner that ensures protection and stewardship of the land, that
provides public access to explore and enjoy District lands, and that is consistent with ecological values and public
safety. Provide and maintain District facilities and trails for public use, field and administrative facilities for staff
use, and rentals. Manage grazing, agricultural, and other facility leases to support the Mission of the District.
Core Functions
• Maintain and construct an enjoyable and sustainable trail system.
• Provide in-the-field ser vices to protect and restore natural resources.
• Protect public health and safety through fire prevention and safe access.
• Foster neighbor, partner, and jurisdictional-oversight agency relationships and engage
in multi-stakeholder efforts to further District goals.
• Maintain District facilities to ensure safety, comfort and the public’s enjoyment.
• Manage grazing, agricultural, and other facility leases to further District goals.
• Provide and maintain field and administrative facilities for staff use.
• Manage revenue-producing properties.
Organizational Chart
Land and
Facilities
Manager
Administrative
Assistant
Maintenance
Supervisors Administrative
Assistant
Maintenance
Supervisors
Equipment
Mechanics/
Operators
Open Space
Technicians
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Equipment
Mechanics/
Operators
Open Space
Technicians
(Lead, Regular,
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Equipment
Mechanics/
Operators
Open Space
Technicians
(Lead, Regular,
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Farm
Maintenance
Worker
Facilities
Maintenance
Supervisor
Management
Analyst II
Senior
Property
Management
Specialist
Foothills
Area
Manager
Maintenance
Supervisors
Capital
Field
Projects
Manager
Skyline
Area
Manager Facilities
Maintenance
Specialist
Modified
Duty Staff
Administrative
Assistant
Property
Management
Specialist II
Property
Management
Specialist I
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Management
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FY2015-16* FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
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Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Administrative Assistant 2 3 3 3 0
Area Manager 0 2 2 2 0
Capital Projects Field Manager 0 1 1 1 0
Equipment Mechanic/Operator 5 6 6 7 1
Facilities Maintenance Specialist 0 0 1 1 0
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 0 1 1 1 0
Farm Maintenance Worker 1 1 1 1 0
Land and Facilities Manager 0 1 1 1 0
Lead Open Space Technician 4 5 6 6 0
Maintenance Super visor 4 5 6 6 0
Management Analyst II 1 1 1 1 0
Open Space Technician 13 14 15 15 0
Project Manager 1 0 0 0 0
Property Management Specialist I 0 1 1 1 0
Property Management Specialist II 0 1 1 1 0
Seasonal Open Space Technicians 0 8.3 8.3 8.3 0
Senior Property Management Specialist 0 1 1 1 0
Total FTE 31 51.3 55.3 56.3 1
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Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Operating Projects
Goal 1 October Farm Grazing Lease FY2019
Goal 1 Evaluate District Role in Off Site Agricultural Worker Housing FY2020
Goal 1 Toto Ranch Grazing Lease and Ag License FY2020
Goal 1 Assessment of Skyline Christmas Tree Farm Lease and Restoration Opportunities FY2020
Goal 1 & 4 Bear Creek Stables RFP/Lease FY2019
Capital Projects
Goal 1 AA 03-003: Purisima Creek Fence Construction FY2019
Goal 1 AA 05-002: Upper La Honda Creek Grazing Infrastructure FY2019
Goal 1 AA 22-001: Hendr ys Creek Property Land Restoration FY2019
Goal 1 Big Dipper Ranch Spring Work, Skyline Ridge FY2019
Goal 1 Driscoll Water Line Installation, La Honda Creek FY2019
Goal 1 La Honda Creek Point of Diversion 17 Water Line Replacement FY2019
Goal 1 AA 09-001: Russian Ridge Grazing Infrastructure FY2020
Goal 1 Los Trancos Page Mill Eucalyptus Removal FY2020
Goal 1 Toto Ranch Well Drilling and Construction, Tunitas Creek FY2020
Goal 2 AA 04-004: El Corte de Madera Oljon Trail Implementation FY2019
Goal 2 Alma College Loop Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP FY2020
Goal 2 Briggs Creek Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP FY2021
Goal 2 Stables Loop Trail, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP FY2021
Goal 2 Multi Use Links, Bear Creek Redwoods OSP FY2022
Goal 2 & 4 AA 17-004: Stevens Creek Nature Trail Bridges, Monte Bello FY2019
Goal 2 & 4 65102: Purisima Creek Redwoods Bridge 1 FY2019
Goal 2 & 4 AA 10-001: Alpine Road Regional Trail, Coal Creek FY2020
Goal 4 Monte Bello Communications Site Driveway Improvements FY2019
Goal 4 Russian Ridge Quam Residence Driveway Improvements FY2020
Goal 4 Tunitas Creek – Toto Ranch Driveway Improvements FY2019
Goal 4 Tunitas Creek – Tunitas Creek Ranch Driveway Improvements FY2019
Goal 4 4150 Sears Ranch Road Water and Driveway FY2020
Goal 4 Russian Ridge – Bergman Residence Reconstruction FY2021
Land and Facilities aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 4 – Position the District for long-term financial sustainability to fulfill the District’s mission on
behalf of the public
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
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Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 2 Number of miles of single-track trail brushed N/A N/A 73
Goal 2 Number of miles of trail built N/A N/A 4
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Land and Facilities
Salaries and Benefits $4,579,846 $5,225,613 $6,210,371 $984,758 19%
Less: MAA Reimbursable Staff Costs (123,370) (976,033) (713,042) 262,991 –27%
Net Salaries and Benefits 4,456,476 4,249,580 5,497,329 1,247,749 29%
Ser vices and Supplies 2,802,802 3,479,213 3,631,700 152,487 4%
Total Operating Expenditures 7,259,278 7,728,793 9,129,029 1,400,236 18%
Hawthorns Service and Supplies 5,046 82,500 38,500 (44,000) –53%
Total Hawthorns Expenditures 5,046 82,500 38,500 (44,000) –53%
General Fund Capital 1,175,410 2,697,190 3,223,900 526,710 20%
Measure AA Capital 167,448 1,519,783 1,953,890 434,107 29%
Total Capital Expenditures 1,342,858 4,216,973 5,177,790 960,817 23%
Total Land and Facilities Expenditures $8,607,182 $12,028,266 $14,345,319 $2,317,053 19%
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Natural Resources Department
Department Mission Statement
Protect and restore the natural diversity and integrity of the District’s resources for their value to the
environment and the public, and provide for the use of the preserves consistent with resource protection.
Core Functions
• Plan, implement, and design projects to protect and restore the natural resources.
• Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and resource agency
regulation requirements.
• Work with other entities to obtain funding, plan for, and protect District and regional
natural resources.
• Steward District working landscapes to protect natural resource values and provide
sustainable agricultural uses.
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Resources
Management
Specialist II
Resources
Management
Specialist II
Natural
Resources
Intern
(Half-time)
Natural
Resources
Intern
(Half-time)
IPM
Coordinator
Water
Resources
Specialist
Climate
Resiliency
Fellow
Resources
Management
Specialist III
IT
Technician II
Resources
Management
Specialist II
Resources
Management
Specialist I
Natural
Resources
Manager
Senior
Resources
Management
Specialist
Senior
Resources
Management
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Senior Resource Management Specialist 1 2 2 2 0
Resource Management Specialist III 1 1 1 1 0
Resource Management Specialist II 1 1 3 3 0
Resource Management Specialist I 2 2 1 1 0
Water Resources Specialist – RMS III 1 1 1 1 0
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IPM Coordinator – RMS III 1 1 1 1 0
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Senior Finance and Budget Technician 1 1 0 0 0
Total FTE 10 11 12 12 0
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Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Capital Projects
Goal 2 MAA 09-003: Russian Ridge: Mindego Pond Improvement FY2021
Goal 2 MAA 20-001: Bay Area Ridge Trail – Highway 17 Crossing FY2022
Goal 2 MAA 21-007: Bear Creek Redwoods – Invasive Weeds Treatment/Restoration FY2022
Goal 2 MAA 21-008: Bear Creek Redwoods – Ponds Restoration and Water Rights FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 21-XXX: Bear Creek Redwoods Landfill Characterization and Remediation FY2021
Goal 2 MAA 23-004: Mt. Umunhum Summit Restoration, Parking and Landing Zone FY2019
Operating Projects
Goal 2 80004: Sudden Oak Death Monitoring and Research FY2019
Goal 2 80007: Invasive Species Management FY2019
Goal 2 80034: Endangered Species Act Programmatic Permitting FY2022
Goal 2 Archeological Resource Survey, Assessment, Curation FY2019
Goal 2 Badger/Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment FY2022
Goal 2 Brush Encroachment on Rangeland FY2019
Goal 2 California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)/Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) Routine Maintenance Permits FY2019
Goal 2 Carbon Sequestration/Climate Change Analysis FY2022
Goal 2 Cherr y Springs Lake infrastructure Operations Plan FY2020
Goal 2 Districtwide Pond Assessment FY2022
Goal 2 El Corte de Madera Watershed Protection Plan Sediment Science FY2020
Goal 2 Groundwater Well Decommissioning FY2020
Goal 2 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Implementation FY2022
Goal 2 Marbled Murrelet Recovery Planning FY2022
Goal 2 On-call Biological Monitoring FY2022
Goal 2 Pescadero TMDL (Water Quality Monitoring) FY2019
Goal 2 Phytophthora Inspection and Remediation FY2019
Goal 2 Predator and Livestock Protection Policy FY2019
Goal 2 Prescribed Fire Program Development FY2020
Goal 2 Restoration Forestry Demonstration Project FY2020
Goal 2 Revegetation Establishment FY2020
Goal 2 Review of Agricultural Policy FY2019
Goal 2 Riparian Agricultural Study FY2019
Goal 2 San Gregorio Creek Adjudication Compliance FY2022
The Natural Resource Department aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
primarily through:
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
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Goal 2 Slender False Brome Research FY2020
Goal 2 Toto Ranch Resources Plan FY2019
Goal 2 Water Quality Monitoring Program FY2020
Goal 2 Water Rights Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting FY2022
Goal 2 Western Pond Turtle Population Study FY2019
Goal 2 Wildland Fire Coordination Team FY2022
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Capital Projects
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Performance Metrics
Strategic
Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 1 Proportion of special status species managed:
Enhance habitat for a majority of rare,
threatened, or endangered plant and
animal species found on District lands N/A N/A 70%
Goal 1 Acres managed: 80% of Acreage
Enhance environmental quality by treating specified in
District lands for invasive weeds, restoring annual IPM
degraded sites, and managing wildland fire fuels N/A N/A plan
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Natural Resources
Salaries and Benefits $1,426,256 $1,605,070 $1,563,174 ($41,896) –3%
Less: MAA Reimbursable Staff Costs (1,956) (200,923) (78,542) 122,381 –61%
Net Salaries and Benefits 1,424,300 1,404,147 1,484,632 80,485 6%
Services and Supplies 594,167 1,532,038 2,417,289 885,251 58%
Total Operating Expenditures 2,018,467 2,936,185 3,901,921 965,736 33%
Hawthorns Capital (Fund 20) ‐ ‐ — — 5,000 5,000 0%
Total Hawthorns Expenditures ‐—‐ — 5,000 5,000 0%
General Fund Capital —‐ 48,000 178,100 130,100 271%
Measure AA Capital 472,675 1,471,423 1,361,493 (109,930) –7%
Total Capital Expenditures 472,675 1,519,423 1,539,593 20,170 1%
Total Natural Resources Expenditures $2,491,142 $4,455,608 $5,446,514 $990,906 22%
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Planning Department
Department Mission Statement
Respecting the natural diversity and integrity of the District’s resources, work with and encourage public and
private agencies to preserve, maintain and enhance open space; work cooperatively with other governmental
agencies and community organizations to facilitate planning and development of recreation facilities and of
public use; encourage public input and involvement in the District’s decision-making process and other activities;
participate in the public review processes of land use plans of other agencies and development proposals
that affect the District’s mission; and follow management policies for quality care of the land and provision of
public access appropriate to the nature of the land, and consistent with ecological values and public safety.
Core Functions
• Oversee and manage projects for public access, staff facilities, and stewardship of cultural and
historic resources through scoping, feasibility, programming, early design, and land use permitting.
• Provide ongoing planning support during final design, permitting, and project construction.
• Develop and maintain current and long-range use and management plans, policies, and
procedures for Preserves.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations, and permitting
requirements for project planning and early design (e.g. California Environmental Quality Act,
American for Disabilities Act, National Preservation Act, etc.).
• Seek partnership opportunities and new grant and other funding sources to further the District’s mission,
Vision Plan, Strategic Plan goals, and leverage Measure AA funding.
• Participate in long-term, multi-year regional planning and coordination efforts (e.g. San Francisco
Bay Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, etc.) for a regionally
integrated approach to open space preservation and public access.
• Engage the public and partner agencies in the District’s planning activities.
• Plan and design signage for preserves and trails.
• Review external planning activities and projects that may affect the District’s interests.
• Ensure compliance and documentation of long-term mitigation and monitoring requirements
for public access projects.
• Provide accessibility review of new public access improvement plans.
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve by Greg Hughes
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Planner III
Planner II
Planner III
Planner I
Senior
Planner
Administrative
Assistant
Planning
Manager
Planner III Planner II
Planner II
Senior
Planner
Staffing Levels
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Manager 1 1 1 1 0
Senior Planner 2 2 2 2 0
Planner III 2 2 3 3 0
Planner II 3 3 3 3 0
Planner I 2 1 1 1 0
Administrative Assistant* 1 1 1 1 0
Total FTE 11 10 11 11 0
* Administrative Assistant is shared with Engineering and Construction, but budgeted within the Planning Department.
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The Planning Department aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Capital Projects
Goal 1 MAA 20-002: Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing FY2022
Goal 1 & 2 MAA 21-004: Bear Creek Redwoods - Stables Site Plan Implementation FY2022
Goal 2 Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing FY2020
Goal 2 Bay Area Ridge Trail: Highway 17 Crossing FY2021
Goal 2 El Sereno Trails and Wildlife Corridors (Supports MAA Portfolio 19) FY2021
Goal 2 MAA 02-001: Cooley Landing Interpretative Facilities Design and Implementation FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 03-005: Purisima Uplands Public Access Site Plan and Trail Connections FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 05-005: La Honda Creek Red Barn Parking Area and Easy Access Trail FY2022
Goal 2 MAA 05-007: La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections – Red Barn Trail Connection FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 06-XXX: Hawthorns Public Access Site Plan and CEQA FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 07-XXX: La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections – Driscoll Ranch – Loop Trail FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 21-006: Bear Creek Redwoods – Alma College Site Rehabilitation Plan Implementation FY2020
Goal 2 MAA 22-004: Beatty Property – Parking Area and Trail Connections FY2019
Goal 2 Saratoga-to-Sea Regional Trail Connection (Supports MAA 18-2) FY2019
Operating Projects
Goal 1 Hawthorns Historic Complex Partnership and Lease FY2019
Goal 2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Assessment and Transition Plan Update FY2020
Goal 2 Rancho San Antonio Carrying Capacity and Multimodal Access Study FY2020
Goal 2 Upper Stevens Creek Canyon Trail Planning (staff time only) TBD
Goal 3 Basic Policy Update for Coastal Area FY2019
Goal 3 Historic Structures Policy FY2019
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Strategic
Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 1 Number of projects leveraged with partnerships N/A Two (2) 90% of annual
target (Target 8
projects)
Goal 2 Complete self-evaluation and transition plan update to Complete ADA
prioritize barrier removals for improved access to and use Transition Plan
of open space preser ves for persons with disabilities and Update by the
visitors of diverse age groups. N/A N/A end of FY18-19
Goal 3 % of planning milestones completed for a project 90% of annual
target (Target 6
N/A N/A project milestones)
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Planning
Salaries and Benefits $1,408,102 $1,434,535 $1,485,617 $51,082 4%
Less: MAA Reimbursable Staff Costs (39,515) (19,300) — 19,300‐ –100%
Net Salaries and Benefits 1,368,587 1,415,235 1,485,617 70,382 5%
Services and Supplies 72,086 356,716 319,729 (36,987) –10%
Total Operating Expenditures 1,440,673 1,771,951 1,805,346 33,395 2%
Hawthorns Service and Supplies 1,000
Hawthorns Capital (Fund 20) 100 84,000 78,000 (6,000)‐ –7%
Total Hawthorns Expenditures 1,100 84,000 78,000 (6,000)‐ –7%
General Fund Capital 140,424 1,022,000 336,500 (685,500) –67%
Measure AA Capital 1,296,700 2,441,689 2,503,452 61,763 3%
Total Capital Expenditures 1,437,124 3,463,689 2,839,952 (623,737) –18%
Total Planning Expenditures $2,878,897 $5,319,640 $4,723,298 ($596,342) -11%
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Public Affairs Department
Department Mission Statement
Educate and make clearly visible to the public the purposes and actions of the District, and actively
encourage public input and involvement in the District’s decision-making process and other activities.
Core Functions
• Maximize public awareness and understanding of the District and its activities.
• Engage the public through outreach and communication efforts that educate and involve the community
and expand the District’s capacity to reach diverse audiences.
• Collect and evaluate constituent feedback and recommend action.
• Review and recommend legislation that affects and/or benefits the District’s ability to carry
out its mission.
Organizational Chart
Public
Affairs
Manager
Public
Affairs
Specialist II
Public
Affairs
Specialist II
Public
Affairs
Specialist II
Public
Affairs
Intern
Government
Affairs
Specialist
Public
Affairs
Specialist I
Administrative
Assistant
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FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 0
Communications Supervisor 1 1 0 0 0
Community Outreach Specialist 1 1 0 0 0
Docent Program Manager* 1 0 0 0 0
Governmental Affairs Specialist 0 1 1 1 0
Public Affairs Assistant 1 1 0 0 0
Public Affairs Coordinator* 1 0 0 0 0
Public Affairs Intern 1 0 1 1 0
Public Affairs Manager 1 1 1 1 0
Public Affairs Specialist I 0 0 1 1 0
Public Affairs Specialist II 2 2 3 3 0
Volunteer Program Lead* 1 0 0 0 0
Volunteer Program Manager* 1 0 0 0 0
Total FTE 12 8 8 8 0
*Positions moved to Visitor Services.
Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Operating Projects
Goal 1 Co-Host Special Park Districts Forum FY2019
Goal 1 Update Branding and Style Guide FY2019
Goal 1 & 2 Develop District Strategic Communications Plan FY2019
Goal 1 & 2 Bear Creek Redwoods Grand Opening FY2019
Goal 2 Youth Outreach Program FY2019
Goal 2 Climate Change and Sustainability Education Campaign FY2019
Goal 3 New Administrative Office Remodel – Project Communications and Public Engagement FY2019
Public Affairs aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
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Performance Metrics
Strategic
Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 2 Numbers of individuals reached through
Youth Engagement Program N/A N/A 1,000
Goal 2 Number of news stories generated and facilitated
about the District N/A N/A 100
Goal 2 Number of incoming information requests/complaints
answered within 2 business days leveraging new Customer
Response Management system N/A N/A 90%
Goal 2 Number of Website Visits 487,215 N/A 525,000
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Public Affairs
Salaries and Benefits $868,867 $1,058,197 $991,697 ($66,500) ‐ –6%
Ser vices and Supplies 484,108 1,131,796 913,313 (218,483) ‐ –19%
Total Operating Expenditures 1,352,975 2,189,993 1,905,010 (284,983) ‐ –13%
Total Public Affairs Expenditures $1,352,975 $2,189,993 $1,905,010 ($284,983) ‐ –13%
Cooley Landing Grand Opening, Ravenswood Open Space Preserve
District Founders Day Festival, Monte Bello Open Space Preserve in 2013
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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve by Erin Ashford
Cooley Landing Opening, Ravenswood Open Space Preserve by John Green
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Real Property Department
Department Mission Statement
Purchase or otherwise acquire interest in strategic open space land; connect District open space lands
with federal, state, county, city, and other protected open space lands, parklands, watershed lands.
Core Functions
• Provide comprehensive land conservation planning and analysis to guide the land purchase program
in coordination with other Departments.
• Create and take advantage of opportunities to conser ve a greenbelt of protected open space lands
along the ridgelines, foothills, and baylands.
• Provide technical assistance to protect and secure District public open space property rights and
interests (including fee and easement interests).
• Develop and strengthen neighbor, conservation partner and agency relationships to facilitate land
conservation and protection.
Organizational Chart
Real
Property
Manager
Senior
Real
Property
Agent
Real
Property
Specialist II
Planner III
Administrative
Assistant
Staffing Levels
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Staffing Levels FTE FTE FTE FTE Modified
Manager 1 1 1 1 0
Senior Real Property Agent 1 1 1 1 0
Specialist II 0 1 1 1 0
Planner III 1 1 1 1 0
Administrative Assistant* 1 1 1 1 0
Total FTE 4 5 5 5 0
*Administrative Assistant is shared with Natural Resources, but budgeted within the Real Property Department.
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• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Capital Projects
Goal 2 Cal-Water Exchange (El Corte de Madera Preserve) FY2019
Goal 2 Cloverdale Land Opportunity (Supports MAA Portfolio 13) FY2019
Goal 2 El Corte de Madera Creek Land Conservation (Supports MAA 4-1) FY2019
Goal 2 El Sereno Trails and Wildlife Corridors (Supports MAA Portfolio 19) FY2019
Goal 2 La Honda Creek Upper Area Land Conser vation (Supports MAA Portfolio 5) FY2019
Goal 2 Lower San Gregorio Creek Watershed Land Conservation FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 03-001: Lot Line Adjustment/Property Transfer Purisima Uplands FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 07-XXX: Driscoll La Honda Creek Phase II Trail Connections FY2019
Goal 2 MAA 20-002: Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing Property Rights FY2019
Goal 2 Miramontes Ridge Land Conser vation (Supports MAA Portfolio 1) FY2019
Goal 2 Pursue Watershed Protection Opportunities (Supports MAA 23) FY2019
Goal 2 Redwood Forest Opportunity (Supports MAA Portfolio 15) FY2019
Goal 2 Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 25) FY2019
Goal 2 Sierra Azul Rancho de Guadalupe Land Conservation (Supports MAA Portfolio 24) FY2019
Goal 2 Twin Creeks Land Conservation (Supports MAA 23-007) FY2019
Goal 2 Upper San Gregorio Land Conser vation (Supports MAA Portfolio 8) FY2019
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve by District Staff
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Performance Metrics
Strategic
Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 1 Number of Preserves 26 N/A N/A
Goal 1 Land Conser vation 63,340 N/A N/A
Goal 1 Total Number of acres protected (preserved) 274.66 N/A N/A
Goal 2 Land Conservation Connectivity 90% of .
annual
N/A N/A target
Budget
FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Real Property
Salaries and Benefits $626,896 $759,564 $774,287 $14,723 2%
Ser vices and Supplies 155,870 155,545 154,967 (578) 0%
Total Operating Expenditures 782,766 915,109 929,254 14,145 2%
General Fund Land and Associated Costs 399,750 864,500 912,000 47,500 5%
Measure AA Land and Associated Costs 608,350 124,000 198,000 74,000 60%
Total Land and Associated Costs 1,008,100 988,500 1,110,000 121,500 12%
Total Real Property Expenditures $1,790,866 $1,903,609 $2,039,254 $135,645 7%
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve by Anastasia Repin
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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by Dave Helseth
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Visitor Services Department
Department Mission Statement
Ensure protection and stewardship of the land and visitor safety, manage public access consistent
with ecological values and public safety, and provide opportunities for enrichment of visitors through
the environmental education, docent, and volunteer programs.
Core Functions
• Protect public health and safety through enforcement of District rules and regulations, fire protection,
emergency medical response.
• Provide frontline public contact and services on District lands.
• Manage the Docent, Environmental Education, and Volunteer programs.
• Foster neighbor, partner, and public safety agency relationships and engage in collaborative efforts
to further District goals.
Organizational Chart
Rangers
Ranger
Aides
Seasonal
Rangers and
Ranger
Aides
Visitor
Services
Manager
Supervising
Rangers
Management
Analyst II
Foothill
Area
Superintendent
Lead
Rangers
Supervising
Rangers
Skyline
Area
Superintendent Administrative
Assistant
Modified
Duty
Staff
Visitor
Services
Intern
Docent
Program
Manager
Docent
Program
Coordinator
Volunteer
Program
Manager
Volunteer
Program
Leads
Rangers
Ranger
Aides
Seasonal
Rangers and
Ranger
Aides
Lead
Rangers
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FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 Change from
Adopted Adopted Adopted Proposed FY2017-18
Staffing Levels FTE* FTE FTE FTE Modified
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 0
Area Superintendents 2 2 2 2 0
Docent Program Manager 0 1 1 1 0
Docent Program Coordinator 0 1 1 1 0
Educational/interpretive position 0 0 0 1 1
Lead Rangers 0 4 4 5 1
Rangers 20 19 19 19 0
Seasonal Rangers 0 .95 .95 .95 0
Seasonal Ranger Aides 0 .95 .95 .95 0
Super vising Rangers 4 5 5 5 0
Management Analyst II 1 1 1 1 0
Visitor Services Manager 1 1 1 1 0
Volunteer Program Manager 0 1 1 1 0
Volunteer Program Lead 0 2 2 2 0
Total FTE 29 39.9 39.9 41.9 2
*The Land and Facilities and Visitor Services department was formed after the Operations Department was split in FY2015-16.
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve by Jack Gescheidt
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Performance Metrics
Strategic
Plan FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19
Linkage Indicator Actuals Target Target
Goal 2 Annual number of Nature Center visitors 2,939 N/A 3,200
Goal 2 Number of permits issued 2,998 N/A 3,000
Goal 2 Stewardship volunteer hours 17,440 N/A 18,000
Goal 2 Interpretation and education docent hours 4,697 N/A 5,000
Visitor Services aligns project deliverables to the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives primarily through:
• Goal 1 – Promote, establish, and implement a regional environmental protection vision with partners
• Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional environmental protection vision
• Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
For the full statement of the District’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, see page 5; project details are included in Section III.
Objectives
Strategic
Plan Target
Linkage Objective Completion
Operating Projects
Goal 1 Participate in the Wildland Fire Coordinating Committee to improve the District’s preparation for,
and response to, prescribed burns and wildland fires FY2019
Goal 2 Continue visitor use data collection and report on data collected FY2019
Goal 2 Manage, organize, and host the annual Volunteer Recognition Event FY2019
Goal 2 Schedule and provide two docent trainings: Nature Center Host and Outdoor Education Leader FY2019
Goal 2 Review and align the Spaces and Species environmental science curriculum with Next Generation
Science Standards FY2019
Goal 2 Provide increased District stewardship and science learning opportunities by increasing
partnerships with local volunteer-based and environmental education organizations FY2019
Goal 2 Develop a Wildland Fire and Flood Emergency Response Plan for Rancho San Antonio Preserve FY2019
Goal 2 Develop an implementation plan for the Docent and Volunteer Program Structure Study FY2019
Goal 3 Research options to allow for online reser vation and payment of campsites and other
permit requests FY2019
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FY2017-18 FY2018-19 $ Change from % Change from
District Budget by FY2016-17 Adopted Proposed FY2017-18 FY2017-18
Expenditure Categor y Actuals Budget Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget
Visitor Services
Salaries and Benefits $4,639,230 $4,877,314 $5,204,142 $326,828 7%
Ser vices and Supplies 418,324 589,949 667,119 77,170 13%
Total Operating Expenditures 5,057,554 5,467,263 5,817,261 403,998 7%
Total Visitor Services Expenditures $5,057,554 $5,467,263 $5,817,261 $403,998 7%
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve by Frances Freyberg
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by Rich Jarvis
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VISION PLAN ACTIONS OVERVIEW
# Vision Plan Action
01 Miramontes Ridge: Gateway to the San Mateo Coast Public Access, Stream Restoration, and Agriculture
Enhancement Projects
02 Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection and Public Access Partnerships
03 Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima-to-Sea Trail Completion, Watershed Protection, and Conservation
Grazing Projects
04 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality Projects
05 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration, and Conser vation Grazing Projects
06 Windy Hill: Trail Improvements, Preservation, and Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership
07 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Area Public Access, Endangered Wildlife Protection, and Conservation
Grazing Projects
08 La Honda Creek/Russian Ridge: Preser vation of Upper San Gregorio Watershed and Ridge Trail Completion
09 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing, and Wildlife Protection Projects
10 Coal Creek: Reopen Alpine Road for Trail Use
11 Rancho San Antonio: Interpretive Improvements, Refurbishing, and Transit Solutions
12 Peninsula and South Bay Cities: Partner to Complete Middle Stevens Creek Trail
13 Cloverdale Ranch: Wildlife Protection, Grazing, and Trail Connections
14 Regional: Trail Connections and Campgrounds
15 Regional: Redwood Protection and Salmon Fisher y Conservation
16 Long Ridge: Trail, Conservation, and Habitat Restoration Projects
17 Regional: Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail
18 South Bay Foothills: Saratoga-to-Sea Trail and Wildlife Corridor
19 El Sereno: Dog Trails and Connections
20 South Bay Foothills: Wildlife Passage and Ridge Trail Improvements
21 Bear Creek Redwoods: Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects
22 Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks Public Access and Conser vation Projects
23 Sierra Azul: Mount Umunhum Public Access and Interpretation Projects
24 Sierra Azul: Rancho de Guadalupe Family Recreation and Interpretive Projects
25 Sierra Azul: Loma Prieta Area Public Access, Regional Trails, and Habitat Projects
26 Pulgas Ridge: Regional and Neighborhood Trail Extensions
27 Miramontes Ridge/Purisima Creek Redwoods: Coastside Environmental Education Partnerships
28 Miramontes Ridge/Purisima Creek Redwoods: Mills Creek /Arroyo Leon Watershed Protection,
Stream Restoration, and Regional Trail Connections
29 Regional: Advocate to Protect Coastal Vistas of North San Mateo County Coast
30 Regional: Support California Coastal Trail
31 Miramontes Ridge/Purisima Creek Redwoods: Fire Management and Risk Reduction
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32 Tunitas Creek: Additional Watershed Preservation and Conservation Grazing
33 Purisima Creek Redwoods: Parking and Repair Projects
34 Teague Hill: West Union Creek Watershed Restoration Partnership
35 Peninsula and South Bay Cities: Major Roadway Signage
36 Regional: Collaborate to Restore San Francisquito Creek Fish Habitat
37 Peninsula and South Bay Cities: San Francisquito Creek Restoration Partnership
38 Ravenswood: Cooley Landing Nature Center Partnership
39 La Honda Creek/El Corte de Madera Creek: San Gregorio Watershed and Agriculture Preservation Projects
40 Regional: San Andreas Fault Interpretive Trail Program
41 Rancho San Antonio: Hidden Villa Access and Preservation Projects
42 Regional: Advocate to Protect Coastal Vistas of South San Mateo County Coast
43 Lower Pomponio Creek: Watershed Preservation and Conservation Grazing
44 Lower Pescadero Creek: Watershed Preservation and Conservation Grazing
45 Skyline Subregion: Fire Management and Forest Restoration Projects
46 Skyline Ridge: Education Facilities, Trails, and Wildlife Conservation Projects
47 Monte Bello: Campfire Talks and Habitat Projects
48 Gazos Creek Watershed: Redwood Preservation, Long-distance Trails, Fish Habitat Improvements
49 Saratoga Gap: Stevens Canyon Ranch Family Food Education Projects
50 Picchetti Ranch: Family Nature Play Program
51 Fremont Older: Historic Woodhills Restoration and Overall Parking Improvements
52 Peninsula and South Bay Cities: Los Gatos Creek Trail Connections
53 Sierra Azul: Expand Access in the Kennedy-Limekiln Area
54 Sierra Azul: Fire Management
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GLOSSARY
TERM DESCRIPTION
ACOE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Action Plan The work plan that includes all of the projects and key initiatives that the District pursue.
ADA Americans with Disability Act
Adopted Budget The adopted budget is the District’s annual fiscal plan, which is approved by the
Board of Directors. The adopted budget establishes the legal authority for the
expenditure of funds, as created by the appropriation resolution. The adopted budget
includes all reserves, transfers, allocations, supplemental appropriations and other
legally authorized legislative and executive changes.
AGM Assistant General Manager
Americans with Disability Act The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in all areas of public life, including all public and private places that are
open to the general public.
AO Administrative Office ( District headquarters)
AP Accounts Payable
Appropriation A legal authorization granted by the Board of Directors to make expenditures and to
incur obligations for specific purposes. An appropriation usually is limited in amount
and to the time in which it may be expended.
Balanced Budget A budget in which expenses do not exceed revenues. Specifically, resources, including
estimated revenue and other sources such as bond proceeds, transfers in and
approved fund balances/net assets, meet or exceed uses, including appropriations
and transfers out.
Basis of Accounting Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures are recognized in the
accounts and reported in the financial statements. Government-wide financial statements
are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. Budgets are developed using the
modified accrual basis of accounting.
BCR Bear Creek Redwoods (Preser ve)
Budget The plan of expenditures and revenues for a specific period of time.
Budget Categories The District budget is divided into five budget categories: Salaries and Benefits, Ser vices
and Supplies, Land and Associated Costs, Capital and Fixed Assets (non-land purchases),
and Debt Ser vice.
CAFR Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
California Environmental
Quality Act California law (California Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) that requires
development projects to submit documentation of their potential environmental impact.
CalPERS California Public Employee Retirement System
CAPEX Capital expenditures
Capital Budget Expenditures that are used to improve the infrastructure and assets of the District.
Capital Improvement
and Action Plan District’s Capital Improvement Program and Action Plan for project and program delivery
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Capital Improvement Program A multi-year plan for capital expenditures, with details on anticipated annual
expenditures and information about the resources estimated to be available to finance
the projected expenditures.
Capitalized Expenditures Expenditures resulting in the acquisition and/or construction of fixed assets, such as
land, land improvements, infrastructure, and equipment.
Cash basis The cash basis is a method of recording accounting transactions for revenue and
expenses only when the corresponding cash is received or payments are made.
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFO Chief Financial Officer
CIAP Capital Improvement and Action Plan
CIP Capital Improvement Program/Project
Debt Ser vice Debt ser vice is the payment of the principal and interest on an obligation resulting
from the issuance of bonds and/or promissor y notes.
Debt Service Fund A fund that accounts for accumulation of resources to be used for debt ser vice payments,
as well as principal and interest payments and associated administrative costs.
Deficit The result of an excess of expenditures over resources.
Designation of Fund Balance Unreserved fund balance may be designated by the District to be set aside for a
specific purpose. The designation indicates that a portion of fund equity is not
available for current appropriation, as it has been set aside to comply with the
District’s plan for future uses.
Design-Build Design-build is a method of project delivery in which one entity – the design-build
team – works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design
and construction services.
E&C Engineering and Construction (Department)
eDNA Environmental DNA
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
Encumbrances Commitments for unperformed contracts for goods and services.
Enterprise Resource Planning An ERP management information system integrates areas such as purchasing, finance,
and human resources.
Environmental DNA DNA that is collected from a variety of environmental samples such as soil, seawater,
or even air rather than directly sampled from an individual organism. This method
allows for biomonitoring without requiring collection of the living organism, creating
the ability to study organisms that are invasive, elusive, or endangered without
introducing anthropogenic stress on the organism.
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning
ESRI GIS software
TERM DESCRIPTION
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Fiscal Year A 12-month period to which the annual operating budget applies and at the end of
which the District determines its financial position and the results of its operations.
The District’s fiscal year is from July 1 through June 30.
Fixed Assets Land and other long-lived assets, such as buildings, improvements, vehicles/equipment,
with a value greater than the capitalization amount, stated in the District’s Capital
Asset and Inventor y Control Policy. In 2009 the policy was updated to capitalize
vehicles/equipment with a cost exceeding $25,000, and improvements/infrastructure
with a cost exceeding $100,000.
FOSM Financial and Organizational Sustainability Model is a comprehensive report that
provides the District with recommendation on strengthening organizational capacity to
fulfill its mission of land preservation, natural resource protection, and public access
and education.
FTE Full Time Equivalent
Full-Time Equivalent Measure of dedicated staff. One FTE is equivalent to 2080 hours of work per year.
Some positions are part-time and are budgeted based on hours that are then converted
to a full-time equivalent of a position.
Fund The accounts of the District are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is
considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted
for with a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities,
fund equity, revenues and expenditures. Governmental resources are allocated to, and
accounted for, in individual funds based upon the purposes for which they are to be
spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled.
Fund Balance Fund balance is the difference between governmental fund assets and fund liabilities.
Funds Different revenue sources used for specific purposed dependent on the type of
District activity.
FY Fiscal Year
GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GASB Governmental Accounting Standards Board
General Fund The main governmental operating fund for the District. The General Fund is primarily
used to fund personnel costs, routine operational and maintenance expenses, and
debt ser vice.
General Obligation (GO) Bond GO Bond is a local governmental debt issue that is secured by a broad government
pledge to use its tax revenues to repay the bond holders.
Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles Uniform standards and guidelines for financial accounting and reporting.
GFOA Government Finance Officers Association
GHG Greenhouse gas
GIS Geographic Information System
GL or G/L General Ledger
TERM DESCRIPTION
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GM General Manager
GO General Obligation (bonds)
Grants Contributions or gifts of cash or other assets to/from another government agency,
foundation or private entity, to be used for a specific purpose.
Hawthorn Endowment This fund may only be used for expenses required to maintain the Hawthorn property.
Includes both operating and capital expenditures.
HR Human Resources (Department)
IST Information Systems Technology (Department)
L&F Land and Facilities (Department)
MAA Measure AA
Measure AA Voter-approved general obligation bond to be used on improvement projects to deliver
the 25 Project Portfolios included in the bond measure.
Midpen The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Modified Accrual The accrual basis of accounting is an accounting method which recognizes expenses
at the time a liability is incurred. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting,
expenditures are generally recognized in the accounting period in which the related
fund liability is incurred, but debt ser vice expenditures are recorded only when
payment is due.
New World System An ERP management information system with features and functionality to support
local government administration.
NR Natural Resources (Department)
NWS New World System
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
Operating Budget Projects costs for Salaries and Benefits, and Ser vices and Supplies.
OPEX Operational expenditures
OSP Open Space Preser ve
PA Public Affairs (Department)
Peninsula Open Space Trust A private land trust supporting land conservation in San Mateo, Santa Clara and
Santa Cruz counties.
PL Planning (Department)
PNR Planning and Natural Resources (District project review committee)
POST Peninsula Open Space Trust
Projected The projected amount of expenditures and/or revenues for the District, before the
account books have been closed for the fiscal year and a financial audit has
been conducted.
Property Tax The tax is imposed on real property, and is based on the value of the property. It is
collected by San Mateo and Santa Clara counties within the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District.
TERM DESCRIPTION
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Proprietary Funds Used to account for activities that are similar to activities that may be performed by
a commercial enterprise. The purpose of the proprietar y fund is to provide a service
or product at a reasonable cost. The District’s only proprietary funds are internal
service funds.
Reimbursements Repayments of amounts remitted on behalf of another fund or agency.
Reserve (1) An account used to earmark a portion of fund balance to indicate that it is not
appropriate for expenditure; and (2) an account used to earmark a portion of
fund equity as legally segregated for a specific future use.
Reser ved Fund Balance The portion of fund balance that is not available to finance expenditures of the
subsequent accounting period, including items such as encumbrances, inventor y,
prepaid items, and notes receivable.
Resources Total revenue, inter-departmental charges and bond proceeds budgeted for the fiscal year.
Revenue The amount of funds received by the District from taxes, fees, rental income, interest,
intergovernmental sources, and other sources during the fiscal year.
RFB Request for Bid
RFP Request for Proposal
RFPQ Request For Proposal Quote
Risk Management The management efforts to protect the District from potential claims, including the
avoidance of accidental loss or minimization of consequences if loss does occur.
RP Real Property (Department)
RWQCB San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
SCVWD Santa Clara Valley Water District
SOD Sudden Oak Death
Sudden Oak Death A non-native plant disease infecting forests of many coastal California counties.
The disease is caused by the microscopic pathogen Phytophthora ramoru.
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
Total Maximum Daily Load A regulator y term in the U.S. Clean Water Act, describing a plan for restoring
impaired waters that identifies the maximum amount of a pollutant that a body of
water can receive while still meeting water quality standards.
VS Visitor Services (Department)
YTD Year-To-Date
TERM DESCRIPTION
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Long Ridge Open Space Preserve by Mark Prusinowski
Photos on front cover: top photo Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve by Maila Pinlacperez;
second row from left: Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by Rosalina Calderon, Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve by Selwyn Quan, and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by Karl Kohl.
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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022-1404
Phone: 650-691-1200 • Fax: 650-691-0485
E-mail: info@openspace.org
Website: www.openspace.org PRINTED ON 100% POST
CONSUMER WASTE PAPER
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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve by Jim Mosher
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R-18-54
Meeting 18-23
June 13, 2018
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of the Controller’s Report on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget.
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Controller’s report on the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget.
SUMMARY
The District will begin the new fiscal year with cash balances totaling an estimated $73.6 million
in the general fund, $53.4 million in MAA funds, and $1.5 million in the Hawthorn endowment
fund. Projected revenues and cash are adequate to cover budgeted debt service, reserve
requirements, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. District long-term financial
projections indicate that the proposed budget is sustainable and consistent with District plans and
objectives. The estimated MAA tax rate requirement for FY2018-19, which will be presented
for your consideration and approval in August, is $2.02.
DISCUSSION
The first attachment, FY2018-19 Cash Projection, summarizes the proposed budget and my
estimate of projected results, breaking the income and spending into three funds: [1] the general
fund, [2] the MAA capital fund, and [3] the Hawthorn endowment fund. The first column lists a
summary of the proposed budget. The second column shows my expectations, based on
experience, of likely budget variances, including completing the purchase of the new
headquarters building ($31.55 million) and likely land purchases from the MAA fund ($5.0
million). The estimated beginning cash balances assume certain land purchases and other capital
expenditures in the last three months of the current fiscal year, which could be delayed into
2018-19. The starting general fund cash balance also assumes that the Board approves an
upcoming staff recommendation to pay down, in June, another $500,000 of the District’s
unfunded pension liability.
General Fund Tax Revenue
General fund tax revenue to be received between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 is budgeted at
$48.3 million (67% from Santa Clara County and 33% from San Mateo County), a projected
annual increase of 6.0%. This reflects a projected 6.8% increase in secured property taxes and a
0.7% decrease in unsecured, supplemental and redevelopment-related taxes. This compares to
an estimated 7.7% increase in general fund property tax revenue in FY2017-18. The average
annual increase in general fund tax revenue over the last ten years has been 6.1%, including the
Attachment 2
impact of the recession in 2009-12. Tax revenue represents 95% of total budgeted general fund
revenue.
General Fund Debt Service
The debt service requirement for non-MAA debt for FY2018-19 is $11.02 million, up 25% from
the current year due to the issuance of the 2017 Parity Bonds. The scheduled debt service
payments are detailed in the Debt Service Annual Claims List.
Other General Fund Expenditures
1. Non-MAA Capital Expenditures: The budget includes $7.69 million for capital
expenditure (capex) projects, which do not qualify for MAA funding. The attachment
breaks this general fund capex into two lines, one for new staff facilities and the second
for other general fund capex. The budget column includes $1.46 million related to new
staff facilities, but excludes the purchase of the new headquarters facility ($31.55
million). The projected column includes both of these facility-related expenditures,
offset by the $3.1 million deposit paid in July 2017. As shown in the middle column, I
have assumed that 15% of the budgeted non-facilities-related general fund capex is
unlikely to be completed in this fiscal year.
2. Operating Expenses are budgeted at $33.54 million, or 69% of projected general fund
tax revenue. If the District spends 97% of this operating budget, consistent with the last
two years, operating spending would be at 67% of tax revenue, which is compatible with
the long-term financial model. At 97% of budget, operating spending would be up 10%
over my forecast for current year actual spending, or 12% excluding the pension pre-
payment.
Committed and General Fund Reserves
If all general fund revenues and expenditures occur as projected, the June 30, 2019 general fund
cash balance would be $46.4 million. This includes completing the $31.15 million building
purchase, which will be funded from committed facilities reserves. Other facility-related capex
will be funded from the 2017 Parity Bonds. This projected year-end general fund cash balance
easily covers all reserve requirements, including the $2.15 million additional committed reserves
recommended for approval on May 9.
MAA Revenue and Tax Rate
This year’s tax levy must cover debt service requirements of the 2015 and 2018 Series GO
Bonds in September 2018, March 2019 and September 2019. Including a 15% reserve on the
September 2019 payments and the offsetting beginning cash and available bond premium, the
total cash requirement is estimated at $5.73 million. This calculation and the associated tax rate
is shown in the second attachment, 2018-19 MAA Revenue Requirement and Tax Rate.. The
levy must include the heavy September debt service for the following year because we do not
receive any significant tax revenue until December. In future GO bond offerings, we will
attempt to schedule principal payments after December to minimize this front-loading effect.
Attachment 2
The projected assessed valuation of the District in 2018-19 is $283.6 billion. Thus, it is expected
that in August, with the guidance of our consultant Goodwin Consulting Group, we will be
recommending a tax rate of approximately $2.02, up from $0.90 in 2017-18.
MAA Fund Capital Expenditures
The budget includes $14.83 million of MAA capex, excluding purchases of land. My projection
assumes that 80% of this budget will be spent in 2018-19 and that MAA land purchases will total
$5.0 million, for total MAA capex spending of $16.86 million.
MAA Debt Service
Scheduled debt service on outstanding GO bonds totals $4.65 million in 2018-19. This will be
offset by $2.06 million of funding from our bond premium account, leaving net MAA debt
service payments of $2.59 million.
Hawthorn Endowment
The budget includes $121,500 of spending from the Hawthorn endowment. Including an
estimated beginning cash balance of $1.53 million and $36,000 of interest income, the projected
June 30, 2019 balance would be $1.44 million.
Long-Term Financial Model
Also attached is the latest version of the thirty-year financial model. The model confirms that the
FY2018-19 budget, adjusted for likely variances, is sustainable and consistent with District long-
term financial plans.
The projection assumes that the next issuance of GO bonds would be in the fall of 2020, in the
amount of $50 million. This would complete the District portion of the funding for two large
anticipated MAA land purchases.
This projection assumes a 4.5% AV increase in 2019-20 and 3.5% per year thereafter, and
growth in operating expenses at two percentage points higher for the next 15 years and 0.8
percentage points higher thereafter. I also increased the assumed percentage of grant coverage
from 5% to 6% of MAA spending. Given the assumed AV growth, which is far below what the
District has experienced over its history (over 6%/year) and other stated assumptions, the District
would have MAA bond funding, within the $3.18 target maximum tax rate, to complete the
MAA project in 2041-42, five years early.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no unbudgeted fiscal impacts associated with this Agenda Item.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
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CEQA COMPLIANCE
Board review of the Controller’s Report is not a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act and no environmental review is required.
NEXT STEPS
Following this Agenda Item, the Board will be asked to evaluate the FY2018-19 Budget in view
of the information contained in the Controller’s report.
Attachments:
1. FY 2018-19 Cash Projection
2. 2018-19 MAA Revenue Requirement and Tax Rate
3. MROSD 30 Year Cash Flow Projection
Prepared by:
Michael L. Foster, Controller
Attachment 2
FY18-19BUDGET 10:35 AM5/18/2018
($Millions)
BUDGET adjust Projected
EST. BEGINNING GENERAL CASH 73.64 73.64
GENERAL FUND TAX REVENUE 48.31 48.31
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS 0.37 0.37
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1.04 1.04
INTEREST INCOME 1.04 1.04
OTHER INCOME 0.10 0.10
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 50.87 50.87
OPERATING EXPENSES 33.54 -3%32.53
NEW FACILITIES 1.46 31.55 33.01
DEPOSIT ON NEW AO FROM 2017 (3.10)(3.10)
NON-MAA CAPITAL SPENDING 6.23 -15%5.30
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 11.02 11.02
TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPENDING 52.25 78.76
OPERATING CASH FLOW (1.38)(27.89)
NET MAA REIMBURSEMENTS 0.60 0.60
ENDING GENERAL FUND CASH 72.26 46.35
COMMITTED RESERVES 42.85 (31.55)11.30
AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND CASH 29.41 35.05
EST. BEGINNING MMA FUND CASH 49.68 49.68
MAA DEBT SERVICE 4.65 (2.06)2.59
MAA TAX REVENUE 5.73 5.73
INTEREST INCOME 0.94 0.94
GRANT INCOME 1.01 1.01
MAA CAPITAL SPENDING 14.83 -20%11.86
MAA LAND PURCHASES 0.00 5.00 5.00
REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND 13.48 16.46
ENDING MAA FUND CASH BALANCE 38.22 37.31
BEGINNING HAWTHORN CASH 1.53 1.53
HAWTHORNE INTEREST 0.04 0.04
HAWTHORNE SPENDING 0.12 0.12
ENDING HAWTHORN FUND CASH 1.44 1.44
ENDING BOND PREMIUM CASH 1.63 1.63
ENDING TOTAL CASH BALANCES 113.56 86.74
FY2018-19 Cash Projection
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
MAA 2018-19 Rev 10:36 AM5/18/2018
Balance of funds March 31, 2018 1,116,541$
Expected Receipts April-June 2018 ($2.4M for FY17-18)913,000
Debt Service September 2018
2015 Series 1,745,469
2018 Series 1,075,593
2018 Series Premium (1,075,593)
Debt Service March 2019
2015 Series 846,569
2018 Series 982,775
2018 Series Premium (982,775)
Debt Service September 2019
2015 Series 1,751,569
2018 Series 3,727,775
2018 Series Premium (982,775)
15% Reserve (15% of September 19)674,485
Cash requirements for 2018-19 5,733,551$
Projected Assessed Valuation (billions)283.6$
Projected Tax Rate 2.02$
2018-19 MAA Revenue Requirement and Tax Rate
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MROSD 30 YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION (FY18-47)
($Millions)TAX GROWTH (*): 3.5 %NON-MAA CAPEX BASE:$4.0 M 22-32 RESERVE INCR:$25 M
5/5/18 OPEX GROWTH: 5.5 %NON-MAA CAPEX GR:4.0 %OTHER REVENUE GR:2 %
OPEX GR > TAX GR:2.0 %17-19 OPEX GROWTH:23%GRANTS/MAA CAPEX:6 %
FISCAL YEAR: 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 FY18-32
BEGINNING GEN CASH 55.75 59.49 73.64 46.35 43.39 48.30 44.43 53.41 57.49 61.12 64.14 66.84 69.15 72.61 75.37 76.24
TAX REVENUE 42.28 45.60 48.31 50.48 52.25 54.08 55.97 57.93 59.96 62.06 64.23 66.48 68.80 71.21 73.71 76.28 907.4
NET LEASE REVENUE 0.40 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 4.4
SALE OF BUILDING 7.50 7.5
OTHER REVENUE 3.05 2.66 2.56 2.50 2.55 2.60 2.85 2.91 2.97 3.03 3.09 3.15 3.21 3.28 3.34 3.41 44.1
OPERATING REVENUES 45.34 48.26 50.87 53.38 55.30 56.98 66.73 61.24 63.33 65.49 67.72 70.03 72.42 74.89 77.05 79.69 963.4
OPERATING EXPENSES 26.39 29.58 32.53 34.65 36.55 38.25 39.97 42.17 44.49 46.94 49.52 52.24 55.11 58.15 61.34 64.72 686.2
Operating Exp/Taxes 62%65%67%69%70%71%71%73%74%76%77%79%80%82%83%85%
NON-MAA CAPEX 4.38 2.69 5.30 4.00 4.16 4.33 4.50 4.68 4.87 5.06 5.26 5.47 5.69 5.92 6.16 6.40 74.5
NEW FACILITIES 3.15 33.01 3.30 3.00 7.54 1.00 51.0
DEPOSITS/ADJUSTMTS 1.74 1.66 -3.70 4.00 -4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.0
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 9.09 8.84 11.02 10.40 10.68 10.74 12.28 10.31 10.34 10.46 10.23 10.00 8.16 8.06 8.67 8.54 148.7
NON-MAA SPENDING 41.60 45.92 78.16 56.35 50.39 60.85 57.75 57.16 59.70 62.46 65.02 67.72 68.97 72.13 76.17 79.66 958.4
OPERATING CASH FLOW 3.74 2.33 -27.29 -2.96 4.91 -3.87 8.97 4.08 3.63 3.02 2.70 2.31 3.45 2.76 0.87 0.04 5.0
BOND PROCEEDS (NET)11.82 11.8
ENDING GENERAL CASH 59.49 73.64 46.35 43.39 48.30 44.43 53.41 57.49 61.12 64.14 66.84 69.15 72.61 75.37 76.24 76.28
COMMITTED RESERVES 35.40 42.55 11.30 11.60 11.90 12.20 18.70 20.70 22.70 24.70 26.70 28.70 30.70 32.70 34.70 36.70
AVAILABLE GEN CASH 24.09 31.09 35.05 31.79 36.40 32.23 34.71 36.79 38.42 39.44 40.14 40.45 41.91 42.67 41.54 39.58
BOND PROCEEDS (NET)50.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 180.0
GO BOND DEBT SERVICE 1.46 1.96 2.59 5.64 6.46 7.18 7.68 8.28 10.07 10.07 10.07 11.67 11.67 11.67 13.30 13.30 131.6
GO BOND TAX REVENUE 1.58 2.40 5.73 5.30 7.35 7.24 8.32 8.28 10.07 10.07 10.07 11.67 11.67 11.67 13.30 13.30 136.4
INTEREST LESS COI 0.15 0.33 0.94 0.50 0.20 0.70 0.30 0.20 0.50 0.25 0.20 0.40 0.25 0.20 0.40 0.20 5.6
MAA CAPEX 16.89 12.71 16.86 34.40 17.15 23.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 10.50 9.50 9.50 9.00 9.25 9.00 9.00 201.9
LESS: GRANT INCOME 0.62 1.33 1.01 1.10 1.03 1.38 0.60 0.66 0.66 0.63 0.57 0.57 0.54 0.56 0.54 0.54 11.7
NET MAA CAPEX 16.27 11.38 15.86 33.30 16.12 21.62 9.40 10.34 10.34 9.87 8.93 8.93 8.46 8.70 8.46 8.46 190.2
BOND REIMBURSEMENT 8.54 17.15 16.46 29.30 20.12 21.62 9.40 10.34 10.34 9.87 8.93 8.93 8.46 8.70 8.46 8.46 196.5
MAA FUND CASH 16.06 49.68 37.31 8.17 39.13 18.27 9.81 29.67 19.83 10.21 26.48 17.95 9.74 26.25 18.19 9.93
ENDOWMENT CASH 1.47 1.53 1.45 1.36 1.29 1.22 1.15 1.07 1.00 0.92 0.85 0.77 0.69 0.61 0.53 0.45 1.03
ENDING TOTAL CASH 77.02 124.86 86.75 52.92 88.72 63.92 64.36 88.23 81.94 75.27 94.17 87.87 83.03 102.22 94.95 86.65
CUMM MAA CAPEX 42.5 55.2 72.1 106.5 123.6 146.6 156.6 167.6 178.6 189.1 198.6 208.1 217.1 226.4 235.4 244.4
(*) Starting 2020-21, 6.0% in 2018-19 and 4.5% in 2019-20
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MROSD 30 YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION (FY17-46)
5/5/18 TAX GROWTH: 3.5 %NON-MAA CAPEX BASE:$4.0 M 32-45 RESERVE INCR:$1.00 M/year
($Millions)OPEX GROWTH: 4.30 %NON-MAA CAPEX GR:3.5 % OCCUPY ENTIRE AO:2031
OPEX GR > TAX GR:0.80 %OTHER REVENUE GR:1.5 %GRANTS/MAA CAPEX:6 %
FISCAL YEAR: 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 38-39 39-40 40-41 41-42 42-43 43-44 44-45 45-46 46-47 FY33-47
BEGINNING GEN CASH 76.24 76.28 76.20 76.01 76.67 75.97 75.32 76.97 81.74 86.96 91.57 95.50 98.70 100.61 101.65 101.75
TAX REVENUE 76.28 78.95 81.72 84.58 87.54 90.60 93.77 97.06 100.45 103.97 107.61 111.37 115.27 119.31 123.48 127.80 1523.5
OTHER REVENUE 3.41 3.46 3.51 3.57 3.62 3.67 3.73 3.78 3.84 3.90 3.96 4.02 4.08 4.14 4.20 4.26 57.7
OPERATING REVENUES 79.69 82.42 85.23 88.14 91.16 94.28 97.50 100.84 104.29 107.87 111.56 115.39 119.35 123.44 127.68 132.07 1581.2
OPERATING EXPENSES 64.72 67.50 70.40 73.43 76.59 79.88 83.32 86.90 90.64 94.53 98.60 102.84 107.26 111.87 116.68 121.70 1382.1
Operating Exp/Taxes+RR 85%85%86%87%87%88%89%90%90%91%92%92%93%94%94%95%
NON-MAA CAPEX 6.40 6.63 6.86 7.10 7.35 7.61 7.87 8.15 8.43 8.73 9.03 9.35 10.18 10.53 10.90 11.28 130.0
DEPOSITS/ADJUSTMTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 8.54 8.36 8.16 6.95 7.93 7.43 4.66 1.03 44.5
NON-MAA SPENDING 79.66 82.49 85.42 87.48 91.86 94.92 95.85 96.08 99.07 103.26 107.63 112.19 117.44 122.41 127.58 132.98 1556.7
OPERATING CASH FLOW 0.04 -0.07 -0.19 0.66 -0.71 -0.65 1.65 4.76 5.22 4.61 3.93 3.20 1.91 1.04 0.10 -0.92 24.6
ENDING GENERAL CASH 76.28 76.20 76.01 76.67 75.97 75.32 76.97 81.74 86.96 91.57 95.50 98.70 100.61 101.65 101.75 100.83
COMMITTED RESERVES 36.70 37.70 38.70 39.70 40.70 41.70 42.70 43.70 44.70 45.70 46.70 47.70 48.70 49.70 49.70 49.70
AVAILABLE GEN CASH 39.58 38.50 37.31 36.97 35.27 33.62 34.27 38.04 42.26 45.87 48.80 51.00 51.91 51.95 52.05 51.13
BOND PROCEEDS (NET)25.00 25.00 25.00 75.0
GO BOND DEBT SERVICE 13.30 13.30 14.92 14.92 14.92 16.55 16.55 16.55 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 15.62 250.5
GO BOND TAX REVENUE 13.30 13.10 14.70 14.70 14.70 16.30 16.30 16.30 17.90 17.90 17.90 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 15.62 248.1
INTEREST LESS COI 0.20 0.15 0.25 0.20 0.10 0.35 0.15 0.14 0.28 0.12 0.02 1.8
MAA CAPEX 9.00 9.25 9.00 9.00 10.00 9.50 9.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.38 89.6
LESS: GRANT INCOME 0.54 0.56 0.54 0.54 0.60 0.57 0.57 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.4
NET MAA CAPEX 8.46 8.70 8.46 8.46 9.40 8.93 8.93 9.40 9.40 9.40 3.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 84.3
BOND REIMBURSEMENT 8.46 8.70 8.46 8.46 9.40 8.93 8.93 9.40 9.40 9.40 3.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 84.3
MAA FUND CASH 9.93 26.18 17.75 9.26 24.74 15.91 6.88 22.38 12.98 3.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ENDOWMENT 0.45 0.41 0.37 0.33 0.29 0.25 0.21 0.17 0.13 0.09 0.05 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.45
ENDING TOTAL CASH 86.65 102.79 94.12 86.26 100.99 91.48 84.06 104.28 100.06 95.08 95.54 98.70 100.61 101.64 101.74 100.82
CUMM MAA CAPEX 244.4 253.6 262.6 271.6 281.6 291.1 300.6 310.6 320.6 330.6 334.0 334.0 334.0 334.0 334.0 334.0
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FISCAL YEAR: 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32
AV GROWTH (starting 20-21):3.5 %
ASSESSED VALUE ($B)244.5 265.5 283.6 296.3 306.7 317.4 328.5 340.0 351.9 364.2 377.0 390.2 403.8 418.0 432.6 447.8
MAA DEBT SERVICE ($M)1.46 1.96 4.65 7.27 6.96 8.18 8.18 8.28 10.07 10.07 10.07 11.67 11.67 11.67 13.30 13.30
less Bond Premium 2.06 1.63 0.50 1.00 0.50
NET MAA DEBT SVC 2.59 5.64 6.46 7.18 7.68
MAA TAX REVENUE 2.40 5.73 5.30 7.35 7.24 8.32 8.28 10.07 10.07 10.07 11.67 11.67 11.67 13.30 13.30
TAX RATE $0.60 $0.90 $2.02 $1.79 $2.40 $2.28 $2.53 $2.44 $2.86 $2.76 $2.67 $2.99 $2.89 $2.79 $3.07 $2.97
FISCAL YEAR: 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 38-39 39-40 40-41 41-42 42-43 43-44 44-45 45-46 46-47
AV GROWTH: 3.5 %
ASSESSED VALUE ($B)447.8 463.4 479.6 496.4 513.8 531.8 550.4 569.7 589.6 610.2 631.6 653.7 676.6 700.3 724.8 750.1
MAA DEBT SERVICE ($M)13.30 13.30 14.92 14.92 14.92 16.55 16.55 16.55 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 15.62
MAA TAX REVENUE 13.30 13.10 14.70 14.70 14.70 16.30 16.30 16.30 17.90 17.90 17.90 18.17 18.17 18.17 18.17 15.62
TAX RATE $2.97 $2.83 $3.06 $2.96 $2.86 $3.06 $2.96 $2.86 $3.04 $2.93 $2.83 $2.78 $2.69 $2.59 $2.51 $2.08
MROSD PROJECTED MEASURE AA TAX RATE Attachment 3
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Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement and Action Plan efforts that further Midpen Diversity Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: Promote Midpen and its interpretive programs through collaborative partnerships with diverse community organizations.
Objective Projects and Activities
Explore partnership scenarios to support the
long-term management and/or programming
of the Cooley Landing Education Center;
focus on “next generation” bayfront
community services and benefits.
• Continue partnership work with the City of East Palo Alto to support completion of the Cooley
Landing Park improvements and public access amenities, assist with the identification of an
operator and development of a business plan for the Education Center, and development of a
business plan for the City’s long-term maintenance and operation of the larger park.
• Develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of East Palo Alto Police
Department to support emergency response and improve access to the Bay Trail, Ravenswood
Open Space Preserve, and Cooley Landing Park.
Seek mechanism(s) for introducing students
to Midpen work, thereby infusing youth and
new perspectives.
• Continue relationship with Latino Outdoors and collaborate on programing that brings youth
to the preserves.
• Conduct Youth Instagram Photo Contest.
• Secure membership in the California Outdoor Engagement Coalition, which works to expand
access to the outdoors for underrepresented youth in California.
• Continue engaging youth through Midpen Volunteer Programs, including:
o Ongoing partnership with the Morgan Autism Center to engage youth with
developmental disabilities in preserve activities and resource management projects.
o Ongoing partnership with San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC) to engage youth and
young adults to work on habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and other field projects
in the preserves.
o Partnership with California Conservation Corps to engage a diverse group of young
people ages of 18-25 in wildland fuel reduction projects. Through this work, Midpen
completes important land management work while providing youth and young adults
with opportunities to gain new skills and experience that may lead to meaningful
careers in resource protection and conservation.
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Goal 2: Engage with communities through public meetings and other means to increase awareness about Midpen and its projects.
Objective Projects and Activities
Track where and how many Board meetings
are held offsite. Identify gaps to expand
outreach and civic participation.
• Periodically conduct Board meetings, Committee meetings, and other public input meetings
offsite, and make an effort to host meetings at various locations across Midpen’s jurisdiction,
including the northern Peninsula area.
Identify options for Board members to
engage one-on-one and in group settings
with constituents and elected officials.
• Assist Board member with outreach opportunities to connect people to open space and a
regional vision – may include presentations at city council meetings and other speaking
engagements to new audiences (tech firms, schools, community groups).
• Schedule and organize the annual legislative visit to Sacramento to engage with Midpen’s
State delegation alongside the Board President and Board Vice President.
• As needed, seek Board member support in reaching out to local elected officials to discuss
legislative, project, and/or policy issues.
Seek training opportunity to provide Board
members with additional outreach tools and
strategies.
• Discuss Board interest for a follow-up training on engagement, outreach, and communication.
Explore the formation, representation,
scope, and charge of a Citizens Advisory
Committee.
• Work with the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs Committee to explore the formation of
a Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Goal 3: Reflect the diversity of the surrounding community in Midpen activities and functions.
Objective Projects and Activities
Review socio-demographic data and
summarize key findings to inform the Board
policies and priorities.
• Present new demographic and visitor use data and findings to the Board, as they become
available, to keep the Board informed of visitation patterns, demographic changes, etc., to
inform policymaking.
Review and confirm the goals of the
Preserve Use Survey Project to ensure that
the baseline information collected is
comprehensive.
• The completed Preserve Use Study includes target audiences as defined by an Ad Hoc
Committee of the Board of Directors. Use survey results to inform actions and improve efforts
to engage underrepresented and underserved populations.
Review and confirm the goals of a District
Staff and Volunteer Survey to ensure the
demographic data collected is
comprehensive.
• Leverage the Preserve Use Survey and tools to gather similar information from staff and
volunteers on a voluntary basis, and utilize the information to improve retention and
recruitment efforts.
Explore opportunities for closing gaps of
concern; determine if we are offering what
diverse communities would like to
experience as visitors, and provide as
volunteers and docents.
• Complete the ADA Self-Assessment and engage the Commissions of Disability in both San
Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, and individuals with disabilities in the development of a
Transition Plan Update. The Transition Plan Update will provide recommendations to remove
barriers and improve accessibility to Midpen programs, services, and activities.
• Ravenswood Bay Trail Project: pursue the next phase of work to connect East Palo Alto and
the Menlo Park Bell Haven community to the San Francisco Bay Trail.
• SamTrans Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Pedestrian-Bicycle Feasibility Study:
collaborate with POST and trail advocates to request inclusion of a pedestrian and bicycle trail
in the SamTrans corridor feasibility study. If successful, this pedestrian-bicycle trail would
connect residents/employees of Redwood City, the unincorporated County (North Fair Oaks
area), East Palo Alto and Menlo Park to Ravenswood Open Space Preserve and the Bay Trail.
• Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail: evaluate a regional trail corridor to connect the coastal community
(Half Moon Bay, Midcoast) and the Coastal Trail to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve. Consider multi-lingual signage for trails, trailhead and staging area.
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Goal 4: Expand existing partnerships and enter into new, non-traditional partnerships to complete projects and improve programs that
serve a diverse community.
Objective Projects and Activities
Provide input on the Visitors Services
Department’s Volunteer and Docent
Programs to emphasize a volunteer and
docent program delivery model that can best
develop non-traditional partnerships and
serve a diverse community, including the
potential to create a local conservation corps
• Develop an implementation plan for the Docent and Volunteers Program Structure Study that
includes recommendations focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Work with educational and civic organizations to assist with staff and volunteer recruitments,
including reaching out to diverse local communities.
• Evaluate the potential opportunities and demand for expanded bilingual docent programs and
other bilingual services.
• Explore expanded use of partnerships and contracts to better address diversity goals (e.g.
Latino Outdoors, Outdoor Afro, etc.).
Other partnership development and activities • Ohlone-Portola Heritage Trail Planning Study – provide technical input and support to San
Mateo County Parks who is working with partner agencies such as POST, California State
Parks, and City of Pacifica to plan and commemorate an historic trail that recognizes the local
Ohlone Indian villages and native inhabitants, and their role in assisting the Portola Expedition
with their quest to find Monterey.
• POST Bay-to-the-Sea Trail Project: support POST and collaborate with other agencies (San
Mateo County Parks, CA Coastal Commission, Cities of Half Moon Bay and Redwood City,
Coastside Land Trust, others) on the visioning and planning of an east-west regional trail that
would connect the communities of East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City with
the coast via trail and through a portion of Midpen lands.
• Continue collaboration with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust (AMLT) on work related to the
Mount Umunhum Conservation Easement (CE), including summit restoration work, native
plantings, and weed control.
• Gain insights from future partnership projects on the San Mateo Coast involving the AMLT,
CA State Parks, and the San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) that aim to restore
native landscapes and manage lands using traditional methods for potential application on
Midpen lands.
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DATE: May 23, 2018
MEMO TO: District Board of Directors
THROUGH: Ana Ruiz, Acting General Manager
FROM: Mel Askay, Grants Specialist
Stefan Jaskulak, CFO
SUBJECT: Grants Program Strategy
_____________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
The Grants Program is currently undergoing a strategic planning process, the outcome of which
will be a comprehensive three to five year vision for the Grants Program. As part of the process,
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) is soliciting input from staff and select
external organizations. External interviews will inform Case Studies, which will be used to
develop a set of best practices for the Grants Program. The Legislative, Funding, and Public
Affairs, and Action Plan and Budget Committees will provide input on the preliminary strategy
in late July 2018, with the final strategy to be presented to the full Board of Directors in
September 2018.
DISCUSSION
The strategic planning process for the Grants Program aims to build a well-defined three to five
year vision that:
• Increases public and private grant funding;
• Increases the ability for District to leverage current funds;
• Builds an organizational culture that understands that the Grants Program is integral
to District financial success;
• Strengthens each staff member’s individual role in grant making in a way that
complements and reinforces their existing work; and
• Expands District’s funding partnerships and collaborations while avoiding
competition with partners.
To achieve these outcomes, the strategy will include:
• A comprehensive three to five year Grants Program that includes grant revenue and
expense projections, key actions, timing, resources, responsibilities, process
flowchart, and measures of success. Components will include a clear process for
identifying and prioritizing projects and programs that are grant-worthy, a protocol
for identifying, evaluating and seeking grants, and annual targets for grant funds
received;
• A strategy to strengthen existing and build new relationships with funders and partner
organizations; and
• Methods to foster internal alignment around the Grants Strategy, embed the
grant making process into project timelines and capital improvement plans, and
engage project staff throughout the grants life cycle.
To assist with strategy development, District has retained the services of Tina Stott, of Stott
Planning Associates and Donna Fletcher of Mission Driven. Tina and Donna have worked
together developing organizational development and fundraising strategies for over ten years,
and have a deep background in organization planning, communications, and revenue generation
for conservation organizations.
Structure and Process
Managing the strategic process is Mel Askay, District Grants Specialist, with guidance from Ana
Ruiz, Acting General Manager and a designated Project Team, which includes Stefan Jaskulak,
CFO, and Acting Assistant General Managers Christine Butterfield and Brian Malone. The
strategy will also include input from staff across all departments through internal interviews as
well as three Management Team discussions. The purpose of the internal interviews is to identify
how to streamline grant-related processes, where to focus grant-seeking efforts, and how to
increase staff engagement in the Grants Program.
The consultants will also lead external interviews as part of the Case Studies to identify best
practices that District can incorporate into its strategy. The outcome will be best practice
recommendations that will inform District’s own processes, revenue targets, and Grants Program
structure. In addition to interviewing District legislative consultants who are well versed in state
funding opportunities (Environmental & Energy Consulting and Public Policy Advocates), Case
Study interviewees include:
• East Bay Regional Parks
• Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
• Peninsula Open Space Trust
• San Mateo County
• Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
• Sonoma County Ag Preservation and Open Space District
• Sustainable Conservation
The strategy will also provide recommendations to ensure that the Grants Program is working in
collaboration with current and potential partners.
NEXT STEPS
Internal interviews are complete and Case Study interviews are planned for June. Preliminary
findings will be presented to the Legislative, Funding, and Public Affairs, and Action Plan and
Budget Committees in late July 2018, with the final strategy presented to the Board of Directors
in September 2018 (see attached schedule for details).
2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24
Task 1: Kick off Meeting and Project Team Meetings
4.20 4.30 7.2 8.1 8.28
Bi‐Weekly Calls
Project Briefings ‐ Management Team
4.26 7.12 8.16
Task 2: Internal and External Stakeholder Input
Task 3: Develop Case Studies of Other Grants Programs
Task 4: Grants Program Audit
Task 5: Summary Memo #1
Task 7: Develop Draft Grants Program Strategy
Task 9: Committee and Board Presentations
7.31 9.26
Task 10: Final Grants Program Strategy
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Grants Program Strategy Schedule (Rev 5.8.18)
SeptemberApril May June July August