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SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Mountain View Community Center, Room 2
201 S. Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
9:30 AM
A G E N D A
9:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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1. Review and Discussion of Priority Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2016-17 Action Plan (R-15-
161)
Staff Contact: Kevin Woodhouse, Assistant General Manager and Ana Ruiz, Assistant General
Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation:
1. Following a presentation on current priority focus areas of the current Fiscal Year 2015-16
Action Plan, confirm continuation of these priority focus areas into the Fiscal Year 2016-17
Action Plan.
2. If the Board of Directors is interested in alternative priority actions for the Fiscal Year 2016-
17 Action Plan, direct the General Manager to evaluate staff and resource capacity, or
reprioritize existing capacity, as needed to add alternative priority actions and return to the
Board for further discussion and direction prior to review by the Action Plan and Budget
Committee in spring, 2016.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Administrative Office located at 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California 94022.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), declare that
the foregoing agenda for the special meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for
review on November 13, 2015, 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, CMC
District Clerk
R-15-161
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November 17, 2015
AGENDA ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Review and Discussion of Priority Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2016-17 Action Plan
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Following a presentation on current priority focus areas of the current Fiscal Year 2015-
16 Action Plan, confirm continuation of these priority focus areas into the Fiscal Year
2016-17 Action Plan.
2. If the Board of Directors is interested in alternative priority actions for the Fiscal Year
2016-17 Action Plan, direct the General Manager to evaluate staff and resource capacity,
or reprioritize existing capacity, as needed to add alternative priority actions and return to
the Board for further discussion and direction prior to review by the Action Plan and
Budget Committee in spring, 2016.
SUMMARY
Early in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, the General Manager discussed with the Board of Directors
(Board) a plan to hold two strategic planning retreats in fall/winter to begin preparations for
work plan priorities for FY2016-17. The first retreat was held on October 22, 2015. At that
retreat, the Board adopted Strategic Plan revisions to guide the District’s work priorities for
FY2016-17. The second strategic planning retreat, scheduled for November 17, is intended to
provide the Board detailed information about current Action Plan priority focus areas, and to
identify priority actions related to those focus areas that are anticipated to continue into FY2016-
17. Following presentations about these current Action Plan priority focus areas, the Board will
have an opportunity to discuss alternative priority actions suggested by any Board member and,
if supported by a majority of the Board, direct the General Manager to evaluate staff and
resource capacity, or reprioritize existing capacity, as needed to add alternative priority actions
and return to the Board for further discussion and direction prior to review by the Action Plan
and Budget Committee in spring, 2016. The General Manager recommends that the Board
confirm continuation of the current Action Plan priority focus areas into FY2016-17. As reported
to the Board at the retreat on October 22, 2015, the General Manager anticipates that
continuation of the current Action Plan priority focus areas will dominate staff resources into
FY2016-17, in addition to continued improvements to the District’s on-going programs such as
public outreach, field maintenance and visitor services functions, and restoration work. However,
the Board could decide to prioritize District resources differently. Depending on the Board’s
direction, the outcomes of the November 17 discussion will guide further evaluation of District
resources and the development of the FY2016-17 Action Plan and Budget, including the 3-Year
Capital Improvement Plan.
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BACKGROUND
The FY2015-16 Action Plan contains 157 Key projects. Significant progress has been made on
many of these project. The Action Plan and Budget Committee will receive a detailed Action
Plan and Budget update in early December, followed by the full Board’s review of mid-year
Action Plan and Budget adjustments in January 2016.
Development of the Measure AA project priorities in the FY2015-16 Action Plan was guided by
Board-adopted Prioritization Criteria for Measure AA Projects (Attachment 1). These criteria
guided the Board’s decisions regarding the first five years of Measure AA priority projects
(Attachment 2). These background documents are provided here as a reminder of how the Board
established Measure AA priorities for the FY2015-16 Action Plan and in order to set the context
for understanding the discussion below about what has changed regarding the actions to open the
Bear Creek Redwoods (BCR) Open Space Preserve to general public access.
Additionally, the Strategic Plan adopted by the Board on October 22, 2015, is provided as
Attachment 3.
DISCUSSION
For the purposes of the November 17, 2015, Board Retreat discussion, current Action Plan
priority focus areas, as well as priority focus areas continuing into FY2016-17, can be
summarized as primarily relating to (1) establishing the District’s new business model as
outlined by the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) Study to prepare the
District for the effective delivery of Measure AA projects and on-going operations, including
staff facilities; (2) opening Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to general public access;
(3) opening the Mt. Umunhum summit to public access; (4) opening certain closed areas of La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve to public access; (5) other Measure AA projects; and (6)
other projects related to the strategic plan.
Initially, the Measure AA five-year prioritization by the Board did not anticipate the public
opening of BCR within the first five years. As shown in Attachment 2, the actions identified for
the first five years included:
21
Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and
Interpretive Projects
21-
1
LAND CONSERVATION
• Moody Gulch - Land Conservation, Gate and
Fence Improvements
21-
2
PUBLIC ACCESS
• Preserve Plan
Development & CEQA
• Ponds Assessment
21-
3
PUBLIC ACCESS
• Water Infrastructure Improvements for Existing
Uses
Evaluation & Implementation
21-
4
PUBLIC ACCESS
• Bear Creek Stables Site Plan (PHASE I)
Development
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However, during Action Plan development, several pieces of BCR were accelerated with a goal
of opening BCR to the public as soon as possible. The adopted FY2015-16 Action Plan includes
completing the Preserve Plan and CEQA, design and permitting of Phase 1 access
improvements, completing the Bear Creek Stables Site Plan, and completing the Alma College
Site Rehabilitation Plan. Subsequently, the General Manager has informed the Board that the
earliest opening of BCR could be 2018. Staff has now diligently assessed all of the actions
necessary to open BCR by 2018. The current Action Plan’s identification of four projects has
expanded into ten project areas that are demanding an unanticipated amount of staff resources
throughout the organization. These actions include:
• Water rights
• Water system improvements
• Stables Facilities Plan; cost allocation
• Weed abatement
• Road and trail upgrades
• New parking lot and pedestrian crossing
• Alma College site stabilization
• Pond restoration
• Stables Operator Request for Proposals and long-term lease
• Bat relocation at Alma College
This scope of work to open BCR will be described in more depth in presentations to the Board
on November 17, 2015. This priority work, along with continuing actions related to the five other
priority focus areas – New Business Model Implementation/staff facilities, Mt. Umunhum, La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, other Measure AA priority actions, and other projects related
to the strategic plan – is a significant workload moving into FY2016-17. All of these priority
focus areas will be described in more depth in presentations to the Board on November 17, 2105.
A preliminary list of potential FY2016-17 Action Plan projects is summarized in Attachment 4.
To facilitate the Board’s discussion of priority focus areas for FY2016-17, the list is organized
according to the six priority focus areas described above. In addition, the list describes whether
projects are Board-directed/non-discretionary, discretionary, already underway, Measure AA
related, or strategic plan related. The purpose of this list is to provide the Board with an early
sense of potential FY2016-17 Action Plan items, and receive Board input as to whether there are
other Board-recommended actions/priority focus areas that should be considered and evaluated
further as the General Manager begins preparation of the FY2016-17 Action Plan and Budget for
Committee and Board consideration in Spring 2016.
Given the Board’s direction to the General Manager to focus on the Board’s list of five success
criteria that emphasize pacing of projects, delivering exceptional work, a balanced mission
delivery, project delivery innovation, and creating an exceptional organization, the General
Manager recommends that the District needs to approach any new project or initiative with
caution and thorough scrutiny of scoping, planning, and identifying staff resource trade-offs
when considering whether new projects or initiatives are feasible. The creative and hopeful
working atmosphere present over the past few years cannot be sustained given the current fast
pace, heavy workload, and amount of organizational change. These dynamics are important to
consider and manage as the District plans its budget and action plan for FY2016-17.
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Agenda for November 17, 2015 Retreat
The following draft agenda has been prepared for this retreat. It is designed to provide important
information to the Board to inform discussion of future Action Plan priorities:
I. General Manager Remarks/Purpose of the Retreat
a. Review success criteria
b. Status of the organization
c. Strategic Plan direction from prior retreat
d. Purpose of priority setting retreat
II. On-going Significant District Efforts
a. New Business Model Implementation
b. Staff Facilities
c. Opening of preserve areas
d. Other Measure AA and Strategic Plan related actions
III. Board Discussion of Priorities
a. Confirm existing priorities
b. Consider additional priorities
FISCAL IMPACT
The General Manager’s recommendations have no direct fiscal impact, but will drive the
development of the FY2016-17 Action Plan and Budget, which will return to the Board in the
future for consideration.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was brought straight to the full Board given full Board interest and importance.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
NEXT STEPS
Following the Board’s confirmation of District-wide priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, or
the Board’s direction to evaluate alternative priorities, the General Manager will begin the
preparation of the FY2016-17 Action Plan and Budget, including the 3-Year Capital
Improvement Plan, or return to the full Board with further evaluation of alternative priorities.
Attachments
1. Measure AA Prioritization Criteria
2. Measure AA Priorities for the first Five Years
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3. Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
4. List of Potential Action Plan Projects for FY2016-17
Responsible Department Head:
Stephen E. Abbors, General Manager
Prepared by:
Ana Ruiz and Kevin Woodhouse, Assistant General Managers
KEY CRITERION DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
A Immediate Public Safety Concern Regarding District
Facilities and Infrastructure
Implementation action would address an imminent
public safety concern or emergency issue related to
District facilites or infrastructure (e.g. bridge failure)
Essential
B Existing or Prior Legal or Formal Commitment
Existing or prior formal or legal commitment (e.g.
written agreement) has been made to complete the
action item
Essential
C Existing Deadline Within 1‐5 Years
The action is associated with a specific deadline (within
1‐5 years) related to an existing grant, agreement, or
partner commitment
Essential
D Project Underway
The action is in the middle of implementation and/or
the action is an essential part of a multi‐phase project
that is currently underway
2
E Quick Implementation (2 years or less)High level of confidence regarding the ease and
feasibility of implementation 2
F Need for Timely Action Loss of opportunity if timely action not taken 2
G Broad Geographic Distribution Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of
benefits and new facilities 1
H Diverse Public Benefit
Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups
(hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all‐access)
and/or underserved populations, greater access for
limited mobility
1
I High Beneficial Impact for Public Use and
Recreation
The action would result in a significant, beneficial
impact to public use and recreation 1
J High Beneficial Impact for Natural Resources The action would result in a significant, beneficial
impact to natural resource values 1
K Partnership Opportunity Implementation action enhances or leverages
opportunities for partnerships 1
BOARD ADOPTED PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA FOR MEASURE AA PROJECTS
WEIGHTED THREE TIER SYSTEM
PER STUDY SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
TIER ONE CRITERIA (ESSENTIAL)
TIER TWO CRITERIA
TIER THREE CRITERIA
Notes:
1. Prioritization and scheduling of projects may need to adjust to allow for the addition of new, unplanned opportunities as they
arise each year related to the implementation of Measure AA projects (e.g. new land purchase opportunity, partnership project,
etc.)
Attachment 1
Measure AA 5-Year Project List Study Session October 29, 2014
Page 1 of 4
PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5-YEAR PROJECT LIST
PORTFOLIO NUMBER AND TITLE PROJCT
NO.
BRIEF PROJECT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
1
Miramontes Ridge:
Gateway to the Coast Public Access,
Stream Restoration and Agriculture
Enhancement
1-1 RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE
• Agricultural Well at Madonna Creek Ranch
Design & Implementation
1-2 ACCESS / PATROL
• Madonna Bridge Replacement
Design, Permitting, & Implementation
2
Regional:
Bayfront Habitat Protection and
Public Access Partnerships
2-1 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Cooley Landing - Interpretative Facilities & Infrastructure
Design & Implementation
2-2 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Ravenswood Bay Trail
Design, CEQA, Permitting, & Implementation
3
Purisima Creek Redwoods:
Purisima-to-Sea Trail, Watershed
Protection and Conservation
Grazing
3-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Lot Line Adjustment / Property Transfer (Guisti - Purisima Uplands) and
Protection of Lobitos Creek Watershed
3-2 RESTORATION
• Site Clean Up and Soil Remediation Post-Purchase (Guisti - Purisima uplands)
3-3 RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE
• Grazing Plan
Assessment, Scoping, & Implementation
• Water Systems Infrastructure
3-4 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Harkins Bridge Replacement
Implementation
4
El Corte de Madera Creek:
Bike Trail and Water Quality
Projects
4-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Pursue Land Conservation Opportunities
4-2 RESTORATION
• Watershed Protection Measures, Final Phase
Implementation
4-3 RESTORATION
• Watershed Protection Measures
Re-Assessment & Implementation
4-4 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Oljon Trail
Permitting & Implementation
5
La Honda Creek:
Upper Area Recreation, Habitat
Restoration and Conservation
Grazing Projects
5-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Pursue Land Conservation Opportunities
5-2 RESTORATION
• Grazing Infrastructure
Assessment, Scoping, & Implementation
• Water Systems Infrastructure
5-3 RESTORATION
• Green House next to Paulin Cabin
Demolition
• Water Systems Infrastructure
6
Windy Hill:
Trail Improvements, Preservation &
Hawthorns Area Historic
Partnership
6-1 RESTORATION
• Hawthorns Historic Complex
Partner Selection & Site Development
Attachment 2
Measure AA 5-Year Project List Study Session October 29, 2014
Page 2 of 4
PORTFOLIO NUMBER AND TITLE PROJCT
NO.
BRIEF PROJECT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
7
La Honda Creek:
Driscoll Ranch Public Access,
Endangered Wildlife Protection and
Conservation Grazing
7-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Event Center and Apple Orchard Purchase
7-2 RESTORATION
• Fisheries Restoration
Design, Permitting & Implementation
7-3 RESTORATION
• Fisheries Enhancement - Apple Orchard
Scoping, Design, & Implementation
7-4 RESTORATION
• Fisheries Enhancement - Event Center
Scoping & Design
7-5 RESTORATION
• Grazing Infrastructure
Assessment, Scoping, & Implementation
• Water Systems Infrastructure
8
La Honda/Russian Ridge:
Preservation of Upper San Gregorio
Creek Watershed & Ridge
Trail Completion
No projects in first 5 years
9
Russian Ridge:
Public Recreation, Grazing and
Wildlife Protection Projects
9-1 RESTORATION
• Grazing Infrastructure
Assessment, Scoping, & Implementation
• Grazing Lease
• Water Systems Infrastructure
9-2 RESTORATION
• Mindego Public Access and Demo - True Ranch Remediation, Demolition, &
Restoration
Design, Permitting & Implementation
• Water Systems Infrastructure
9-3 RESTORATION
• Pond Improvements (1-2 ponds)
Design, Permitting, & Implementation
9-4 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Mindego Hill Trail - Open to Public (once grazing infrastructure & True Ranch
demo and restoration completed)
9-5 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Public Trail Access to Council Circle (once grazing infrastructure & True Ranch
demo and restoration completed)
Design, Permitting, & Implementation
10
Coal Creek:
Reopen Alpine Road for Trail Use
10-1 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Alpine Road Trail - Urgent Improvements
Design, Permitting, & Implementation
10-2 LAND CONSERVATION
• Alpine Road & Drainage Improvements - Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Coordination with San Mateo County
11
Rancho San Antonio:
Interpretive Improvements,
Refurbishing, and Transit Solutions
11-1 PUBLIC ACCESS
• New Trails to Connect Quarry Trail to Black Mountain Trail
Design, CEQA, & Implementation
Attachment 2
Measure AA 5-Year Project List Study Session October 29, 2014
Page 3 of 4
PORTFOLIO NUMBER AND TITLE PROJCT
NO.
BRIEF PROJECT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
12
Peninsula/South Bay Cities:
Partner to Complete Middle Stevens
Creek Trail
No projects in first 5 years
13
Cloverdale Ranch:
Wildlife Protection, Grazing and
Trail Connections
No projects in first 5 years
14
Regional:
Trail Connections and Campgrounds
No projects in first 5 years
15
Regional:
Redwood Protection and Salmon
Fishery Conservation
15-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Conservation Easement Upper Alpine Ranch Area
15-2 LAND CONSERVATION
• Pursue Land Conservation Opportunities with Partner Consultation
16
Long Ridge:
Trail, Conservation and Habitat
Restoration Projects
No projects in first 5 years
17
Regional:
Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail
17-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Upper Stevens Creek Trail - Last Piece - Pursue Land Conservation
Opportunities
17-2 RESTORATION
• Lobner Demolition & Restoration
Implementation
• Water Systems Infrastructure
17-3 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Completion of Upper Stevens Creek Trail - Coordination with Partners
17-4 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Stevens Creek Nature Trail - Existing Bridge Replacement
Scoping, CEQA, Design, & Implementation
• Stevens Creek Nature Trail - New Bridge
Scoping & CEQA
18
South Bay Foothills:
Saratoga-to-Sea Trail and Wildlife
Corridor
No projects in first 5 years
19
El Sereno:
Dog Trails and Connections
19-1 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Dog Access
Scoping & Implementation
20
South Bay Foothills:
Wildlife Passage and Ridge
Trail Improvements
20-1 RESTORATION
• HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing Culvert
Scoping, Design, CEQA, & Permitting
20-2 PUBLIC ACCESS
• HWY 17 Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing
Scoping, Design, Permitting & Implementation
Attachment 2
Measure AA 5-Year Project List Study Session October 29, 2014
Page 4 of 4
PORTFOLIO NUMBER AND TITLE PROJCT
NO.
BRIEF PROJECT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
21
Bear Creek Redwoods:
Public Recreation and
Interpretive Projects
21-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Moody Gulch - Land Conservation, Gate and Fence Improvements
21-2 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Preserve Plan
Development & CEQA
• Ponds Assessment
21-3 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Water Infrastructure Improvements for Existing Uses
Evaluation & Implementation
21-4 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Bear Creek Stables Site Plan (PHASE I)
Development
22
Sierra Azul:
Cathedral Oaks Public Access
and Conservation Projects
22-1 RESTORATION
• Hendrys Creek Restoration
Design & Implementation
23
Sierra Azul:
Mt. Umunhum Public Access
and Interpretation Projects
23-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Mt Um Road and Trail Property Rights
23-2 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Mt Um Trail
Implementation
23-3 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Radar Tower Repair
Implementation
23-4 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Summit Restoration, Parking, & Landing Zone (PHASE 1)
Design, Permitting & Implementation
23-5 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Mt. Um Guadalupe Creek Overlook and Bridges
Planning & Design
23-6 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Mount Umunhum Road
Design, Permitting & Implementation
24
Sierra Azul:
Rancho de Guadalupe Family
Recreation
24-1 LAND CONSERVATION
• Pursue Land Conservation Opportunities
25
Sierra Azul:
Loma Prieta Area Public Access,
Regional Trails and Habitat Projects
No projects in first 5 years
Attachment 2
Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 - Promote, establish and implement a common conservation vision with partners
Objective 1 – Build and strengthen diverse partnerships
Objective 2 – Implement an integrated approach to conservation on the Peninsula, South
Bay and San Mateo Coast
Objective 3 – Implement and communicate progress on the District’s Vision Plan
Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional conservation vision
Objective 1 – Convene the Bond Oversight Committee
Objective 2 – Develop and implement a comprehensive public outreach strategy utilizing
the entire District organization including the engagement of diverse
communities and enhanced public education programs
Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
Objective 1 – Provide the necessary resources, tools, and infrastructure, including change
management and capacity building to meet Measure AA project
commitments
Objective 2 – Pursue additional discretionary revenue opportunities to augment operating
and bond revenues
Objective 3 – Continue implementing additional phases of the new business model, as
informed by the results of the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model
Study, to effectively and efficiently deliver Vision Plan projects and the
District’s ongoing functions
Objective 4 – Strive to reflect the changing community we serve in the District’s visitors,
staff and volunteers
Revised October 22, 2015
Attachment 3
PRELIMINARY LIST OF POTENTIAL FY2016-17 ACTION PLAN PROJECTS
This preliminary list of potential FY2016-17 Action Plan projects is provided to inform the
Board of Director’s discussion of priority focus areas for FY2016-17. The purpose of this list is
to provide the Board with an early sense of potential FY2016-17 Action Plan items, and receive
Board input as to whether there are other Board-recommended actions/priority focus areas that
should be considered and evaluated further as the General Manager begins preparation of the
FY2016-17 Action Plan and Budget for Committee and Board consideration in Spring 2016.
The list is organized according to the six priority focus areas described in the staff report:
• Business Model/Staff Facilities
• Bear Creek Redwoods
• Mt. Umunhum
• La Honda Creek
• Other Measure AA Projects
• Other Strategic Plan Projects
• Other Projects to fulfill the District’s Mission
This list represents staff’s current understanding about current Action Plan projects that will be
continuing into FY2016-17, as well as potential new projects related to each of the priority focus
areas listed above.
Attachment 4
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
1 Implement New Business Model X X
Following completion of the FOSM Study,
implement organizational and process changes to
improve the District's delivery of its mission and
Measure AA projects.
2 Integration of Insurance
Requirements into IAFS X To ensure Purchase Orders with no contract carry
appropriate insurance coverage.
3 Records Retention Update X Update the Records Retention Policies and
Practices, particularly as applies to email.
4
Temporary Modular Facilities for
Operations Staff X X Evaluate locations for temporary facilities to meet
immediate office and workspace needs for
Operations staff.
5
Computerized Maintenance
Management System X Develop a computerized Maintenance Management
System for centralization and increased
efficiencies.
6
Skyline Field Office Safety and
Maintenance Repairs X X Repairs and upgrades to maintain safety at the
Skyline Field Office and to improve staff efficiency
and working conditions.
7 Administration Office Relocation
Investigation X X X Due diligence to investigate viable properties as
potential future home of the Admin. Office.
8 Admin Office Long Term Staff
Facilities Implementation X X Necessary to address New Business Model calling
for expanded staffing capacity to expedite Measure
AA project delivery.
9 South Area Outpost Long Term
Staff Facilities Implementation X X Necessary to address New Business Model calling
for expanded staffing capacity to expedite Measure
AA project delivery.
BUSINESS MODEL / STAFF FACILITIES (16 Projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
10 Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Master Plan X To identify and prioritize GIS infrastructure and
staffing resource needs to accommodate Measure
AA project delivery.
11 GIS Master Plan Implementation
Items X
To implement specific priority actions coming from
the GIS Master Plan, including procedures,
methods, and projects to strategically meet GIS
demands over the next 3-5 years.
12 GIS Database Upgrade X X
Systems improvements for more efficient GIS
analysis, mapping, field collection, and webGIS
deployment; implementation priorities from the
IST Strategic Plan.
13 Document Management System
Implementation X Procure and implement a digital storage solution for
District documents and records.
14 District Wide Intranet X X Provide a more efficient and effective mode of
sharing information with employees.
15 Priority Recruitments X X Business Model implementation requires focus on
accelerated recruitments.
16 New Employee On-boarding
Program Development X Thorough on-boarding process necessary to orient
new employees efficiently and effectively.
17 Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
Plan: Water Rights X X Public safety - need to secure water rights for
reliable and resilient water supply for stables
operations and proposed new uses.
BEAR CREEK REDWOODS (11 projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
18 Bear Creek Water System
Improvements (MAA 21-3) X X X
Critical water system that needs to be improved in
order to supply water to Stables/caretaker
residence and supply fire suppression water to
visitor-serving facilities (Alma College site).
19
Implementation of Phase I Bear
Creek Stables Improvements (MAA
21-4)
X X
Improvements necessary to open the stables for
general public use. Completion of schematic
design, engineering and design documents to
submit for use permit. Implementation dependent
on permit issuance, Board certification of EIR and
project approval.
20 Bear Creek Stables RFP/Long-Term
Lease X Enter into long-term lease given interim lease
arrangement. Long-term lease will also facilitate
Site Plan implementation.
21
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
Plan: Road and Trail Repair and
Upgrades (MAA 3-4)
X X X To meet 2018 Preserve opening date: landslide
repair, road re-route, bridge replacement for
public/staff safety. Preliminary planning underway.
22
Implementation of Bear Creek
Redwoods Parking Lot and
Pedestrian Crossing (MAA 21-5)
X X X
Improvements necessary to open the Preserve for
general public use. Schematic design, engineering
and design documents to secure encroachment
permit. Construction of crossing over Bear Creek
Rd and new parking lot at Alma College are
dependent on permit issuance, Board certification
of EIR and project approval
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
23
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
Plan: Invasive Weed Treatment
Plan
X X To meet 2018 Preserve opening date: involves
restoring weed-infested areas.
24
Bear Creek Redwoods: Pond
Repairs and Restoration (MAA
21-8)
X X Pond infrastructure, hydrology and restoration
important for land/habitat management and to
facilitate new facilities.
25 Bear Creek Redwoods Bat
Relocation X X To relocate bat populations away from the Alma
College structures prior to cleanup, demolition, and
stabilization.
26
Bear Creek Redwoods Alma
College Cleanup and Stabilization
(MAA 21-6)
X X Minimal repairs and cleanup to the Alma College
site to prepare gateway entrance for visitation and
address public safety/enforcement concern.
27 Bear Creek Redwoods - Moody
Gulch (MAA 21-1)X X X Agreement to transfer property from Santa Clara
County Parks and make as addition to Bear Creek
Redwoods OSP.
28 Mt. Umunhum Trail and Road
Access Rights (MAA 23-1)X X X Secure trail and access rights at Mt. Um to meet
scheduled fall 2016 public opening.
29
Mt. Umunhum Road Design,
Permitting & Implementation
(MAA 23-6)
X X X Road repair and safety improvements to allow
public vehicular use/access to the summit for
scheduled public opening in fall 2016.
30 Visitor Use Statistics - Pilot Project X X To measure Preserve visitation levels on the road.
MT. UMUNHUM (7 projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
31
Mt. Umunhum Trail Construction
(MAA 23-2)X X X Install three bridges to complete trail construction
for scheduled public opening in fall 2016.
32 Mt Um Summit Restoration
(MAA 23-4) X X X Habitat restoration key component to open Mt Um
summit to visitation.
33 Mt. Umunhum Summit Parking &
Landing Zone (MAA 23-4)X X X Complete construction documents, permitting, and
construction for scheduled public opening in fall
2016.
34
Mt. Um SCVWD Antenna
Relocation and USGS Equipment
Relocations
X X With Mt Um summit improvements underway,
need to relocate USGS ground sensing equipment.
35 Driscoll/McDonald Water Systems
Hydrologic Analysis X X
To calculate and model sustainable water budgets for
water use on District lands (including stockpond use by
ranchers) to ensure water use do not impact resources
and habitat quality.
36 La Honda Creek Endangered
Wildlife Protection (MAA 7-4)X X X Restore coho salmon and steelhead habitat within
San Gregorio Creek at the Event Center parcel of La
Honda Creek OSP.
37
La Honda Creek Sears Ranch Road
Repairs for access to Interim
Parking Area and Tenant use (MAA
5-6)
X X X Critical to open an interim parking lot for public
access and to improve access for tenants. Project
is a continuation of grant funded road repairs.
38 La Honda Creek Sears Ranch
Interim Parking Area (MAA 5-4)X X X To open Sears Ranch Rd entrance/lower La Honda
to the public - commitment to open by 2017 as
part of HCF grant for pond repair.
LA HONDA CREEK (10 projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
39
La Honda Creek Sears Ranch
Permanent Parking Area (MAA
5-7)
X X X To gain efficiencies, design permanent lot at the
same time as interim lot and implement soon after;
grant commitment to open by 2017.
40
La Honda Creek Red Barn Parking
Area and Trail Connections (MAA 5-
5)
X X To open the Red Barn area of La Honda to public
access.
41 Upper La Honda Creek Grazing
Infrastructure (MAA 5-2)X X X Complete fencing and water system upgrades to
implement conservation grazing program.
42
La Honda Creek Driscoll Ranch
Area Land Conservation
(MAA 7-1)
X X X
Land purchase opportuntity to improve
management and access for future staging and
public access improvements to open Driscoll Ranch
Area of La Honda Creek OSP.
43 La Honda Creek Upper Area Land
Conservation (MAA 5-1)X X X Opportunity to connect Upper La Honda Creek to El
Corte De Madera
44
Sears Ranch Rd Residence
Structural Repair - Farm Labor
Housing Program
X X X
Address long-term fix for the Sears Ranch Road
residence - opportunity to partner with San Mateo
County's Farm Labor Housing Rehabilitation Pilot
Program.
45
Russian Ridge Grazing and Wildlife
Protection Projects: Pond
Improvements (MAA 9-3)
X X Pond hydrology and stability improvements critical
to recovery actions for SFGS and CRLF.
OTHER MEASURE AA PROJECTS (21 projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
46 Wildlife Passage Improvements:
Highway 17 (MAA 20-1)X X X Improve wildlife movement across Highway 17
near Lexington Reservoir.
47 Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing:
Highway 17 (MAA 20-2)X X X
Stakeholder momentum and technical assistance
already established with CALTRANS and partner
agencies to collaborate. Trail Crossing Project
dependent on willingness of property
owners/resource agencie.
48
El Corte de Madera Creek
Watershed Protection Program:
Reassessment and Implementation
(MAA 4-3)
X X X Reduce sedimentation to El Corte de Madera and
San Gregorio Creeks.
49
El Corte de Madera Oljon Trail
Implementation Phases III/IV (MAA
4-4)
X X X Construct Phases III and IV of overall staging area
and trails project, also part of the ECdM Watershed
Protection Program.
50 Harkins Bridge Replacement (MAA
3-4)X X X Public safety issues; replace failing Harkins bridge
over Purisima Creek.
51 Stevens Canyon Trail Bridges (MAA
17-4)X X X Public safety issue; replace one bridge and install a
new bridge over a wet ford.
52 POST Hendrys Creek Property Land
Restoration (MAA-22-1)X X Land restoration required as part of SCVWD
purchase agreement; expected to be grant funded
with 3-yr grant deadlines.
53
Cooley Landing interpretative
Facilities Design & Implementation
(MA 2-1)
X X X
Partnership with City of East Palo Alto to
implement Phases III and IV (outdoor classrooms,
picnic areas, trails and interpretive areas).
Dependent on City assigning a Project Lead.
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
54
Ravenswood Bay Trail Rights
Design, CEQA, Permits and
Construction (MAA 2-2)
X X X Finalize Bay Trail Easement to connect Ravenswood
to University Avenue, providing 80 miles of
continuous Bay Trail
55 Long Ridge School Road Repair
(MAA 16-1) X X Legal obligation to maintain road. Road failure
occurring.
56
Rancho San Antonio New Trails to
Connect Quarry Trail to Black
Mountain Trail (MAA 11-1)
X X Quarry Trail realignment built into a settlement
agreement with Lehigh Quarry - no deadline.
57 Site Clean Up and Soil Remediation
Purisima Uplands (MAA 3-2)X X
Public safety actions to prepare site for future
public access (Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail). Includes
removal old fuel tanks and pipelines, potential site
remediation, and demo of old hunting cabin.
58 Regional - Upper Stevens Canyon
Trail - Site Restoration (MAA 17-1)X X Demolition of structures and site restoration
approved as part of Lysons Land Purchase
59 Miramontes Ridge Land
Conservation (MAA 1-3) X X X Opportunity to grow the District's greenbelt at
Miramontes Ridge OSP.
60 Long Ridge Land Conservation
(MAA 15-1) X X Opportunity to grow District's greenbelt and
protect redwood forest and watershed near Long
Ridge OSP.
61 Sierra Azul - Rancho de Guadalupe
Land Conservation (MAA 24-1) X X X Land purchase opportunity in the Rancho de
Guadalupe Area of Sierra Azul OSP.
62 Sierra Azul Cathedral Oaks Land
Conservation (MAA 22-2)X X X Opportunity to grow District's greenbelt in the
Cathedral Oaks area of Sierra Azul OPS.
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
63 Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land
Conservation (MAA-25-1)X X X Opportunity to grow District's greenbelt in the
Loma Prieta area of Sierra Azul OPS.
64 San Gregorio Creek Watershed
Land Conservation (MAA-15-2)X X X Opportunity to grow District's greenbelt within the
San Gregorio Creek Watershed.
65
Property Transfer of Purisima
Uplands/Protection of Lobitios
Creek Watershed (MAA3-1)
X X X Finish Purisima Uplands transfer; needed for future
Purisima to the Sea Trail; also results in added
protection of Lobitos Creek Watershed.
66 Bond Oversight Committee (BOC)
Orientation X X X Prepare Bond Oversight Committee for first set of
meetings to verify Measure AA expenditures, and
prepare new members for their first year of work.
67 Hawthorn Historic Complex X X X
Further establish long-term partnership for care
and maintenance of historic structures. Monitor
one-year license agreement with Hawthorn
Preservation Trust Foundation.
68 Trail Database for District's
website X X Expand public use of District trail data by providing
more user-friendly web interface.
69 Accessibility Plan Update X X X Legal requirement to update the District's ADA plan
to comply with federal ADA guidelines.
70 Land Purchase Partnership to
Potect Alamitos Creek Watershed X X X
Potential partnership purchase of Barret Creek
properties with POST and Santa Clara Valley Open
Space Authority (OSA) adjacent to District's
juridictional boundary.
71 Diverse Media Outreach X X Connect diverse audiences to open space.
OTHER STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECTS (24 projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
72 Superbowl Super Community
Video Spot X X X Promote District preserves.
73 Cooley Landing Interpretive
Facilities Program Planning X X Provide assistance to partner agency for promoting
outdoor education at Cooley Landing and
Ravenswood OSP.
74 Develop New Brochures X X X Develop brochures focused on accessible trails,
family & the outdoors, volunteer opportunities.
75 District Groundbreaking &
Dedication Events X X X Upcoming: Mindego, Cooley Landing/Ravenswood
(joint with EPA), Mt Umunhum Ground Breaking
and Opening
76
Interpretation, Environmental
Education, Docent Program
Expansion
X X Integrate the visitor services department to take
part in new and diverse outdoor education and
interpretation opportunities.
77 Historical and Conservation Events X X Annual WingDing, Fremont Older house tour.
78 Measure AA Open House X X District open house for legislative representatives
and city councils to receive updates on AA projects.
79 Outdoor Activity Docent 2016
Training X X X Provide the every other year 12- week course to train
new Outdoor Activity Docents to provide natural history
hikes and rides to the public. (April 2016 -June 2017)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
80
Partnership Development with
Conservation Organizations; new
audiences; businesses; youth;
volunteer groups
X X X
Connect people to open space and a regional vision
via partnerships with the Save the Redwoods
school program; new, non-traditional partners,
attending chamber mixers; with Acterra, Village
Harvest.
81 Participation in Santa Cruz
Mountains Stewardship Network X X X Strategic partnership focused on regional
stewardship awareness and projects.
82 Update Measure AA Information
Material X X X Communicate about Measure AA Project Updates.
83 Health Incentive Program; Healthy
Parks/Healthy People X X X Work in partnership with Healthy Parks Bay Area
Coalition; take part in 1st Saturday of month
activities for new preserve users
84 Board of Directors Speaking
Engagements X X X Schedule and help prepare for periodic City Council
presentations.
85 Community-Hosted Outreach
Events X X X Build district awareness especially with Diverse
Audiences.
86 Website Enhancement X X X Increase and expand useage of District website for
information.
87 Open Road Program Sponsorship X X X Continue to sponsor Open Road along with dozens
of other partner agencies; expand focus to connect
with diverse audiences.
88 Video Vignettes/Social Media
Outreach and Expansion X X X Connect new audiences to the preserves; expand
presence on social media, especially YELP and
Instagram.
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
89 Write and Design Annual Report X X X Educate public about District budget, expenses,
projects, and use of Measure AA funds.
90
San Francisco Dusky-footed
Woodrat Memorandum of
Understanding
X MOU would streamline permitting process for
infrastructure and maintenance projects District-
wide.
91 Burrowing Owl and Badger Habitat
Management Plan X Burrowing owl and badger habitat management
plan to assist land management given potential for
listing of rare species.
92 Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) Program Implementation X X Continue to manage pests in District preserves and
facilities in accordance with policy.
93 Control of Slender False Brome X X Control slender false brome on District lands and
neighboring properties and work to prevent re-
infestation.
94 Sudden Oak Death (SOD)
Monitoring and Research X X Fund and assist SOD research, and continue to
identify and monitor infested areas.
95
Mindego Ranch Aquatic Species
Habitat Enhancement Plan
Implementation
X X Implement the Mindego Ranch Aquatic Species
Habitat Enhancement Plan
96 Endangered Species Act Take
Permit: Safe Harbors Agreement X X To streamline permitting process for District
projects that may impact protected species
OTHER PROJECTS (37 projects in total)
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
97 Predator/Livestock Predation
Policy X X Develop District Policy for response to predator
interactions with public and tenants to protect
human health and safety.
98 Marbled Murrelet Recovery
Planning X X Collaborate with regional partners to develop
recovery actions for endangered species.
99 Alpine Road Salamander
Undercrossing X Construct an underpassing at Alpine Road between
Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge at Mindego Creek
to protect known salamander crossing site.
100 Madonna Creek Agricultural
Production Plan X Develop plan for agricultural use of property,
includes production areas, water infrastructure,
and resource management.
101 Restoration Forestry
Demonstration Project X Develop pilot project to restore degraded forest
habitat on District Open Space Preserve. Project
Facilitates Measure AA Implementation.
102 Archaeological Resource Survey,
Assessment, and Curation X X Develop curation plans for high priority resources
to fulfill stewardship and education mission of
District.
103 Resource Management Grants
Program X X To fund research on natural processes within
District Preserves.
104
Guadalupe River Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) Coordinated
Monitoring Program
X X Comply with Regional Water Quality Control Board
orders to investigate and monitor TMDL
implementation.
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
105
Peninsula Working Group Strategic
Plan: Pescadero Watershed
Assessment and Planning
X X X Complete a coordinated conservation plan for the
Pescadero Creek Watershed that identifies priority
actions for redwood, steelhead
106 Carbon Sequestration/Climate
Change Analysis X Evaluate District opportunities to enhance carbon
sequestration on Preserves through management
actions.
107 Prescribed Fire Program
Development X Develop prescribed fire program for MROSD
grasslands and prepare environmental review.
108 Natural Resources Procedures
Manual X Develop manual to describe natural resources
programs and procedures.
109 Preserve Entrance Signage
Upgrade X X Improve signage at preserve entrances to better
identify the properties as District preserves.
110 Preserve Signboard Improvements X X Continue to upgrade preserve signboards to meet
new District standard.
111
AEDs for District Emergency
Response Vehicles X X Public safety - consider equipping all District
emergency response vehicles with Automated
External Defibrillators (AEDs).
112 District-Wide Bridge Inventory X X Compile master list of District bridges.
113 El Sereno Dog Access X X
To expand dog use onto additional Preserve trails.
Complexities: (1) Montevina Rd parking is limited
and not located on District lands (2) 0.3 miles of
Aquinas Trail on SJWC lands - needs special
permission.
114 Stevens Canyon - Water Dispute at
Saratoga Gap OSP X X Resolve dispute with new private property owner
regarding water rights at Stevens Canyon Ranch
Area of Saratoga Gap OSP.
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
115 Madonna Creek Stables Plan and
Lease X X
Respond to tenant request to add three (3) horse
stalls to Madonna Creek Stables; requires
preparation of a stable plan and new long term
lease.
116 Fremont Older Land Conservation X X Opportunity to grow District's greenbelt at Fremont
Older OSP.
117 Encroachment Resolution
(Gullicksen) Saratoga Gap X Resolve landfill encroachment.
118 Encroachment Resolution
(Marshall) Saratoga Gap X Resolve residence encroachment.
119 El Sereno Residence Structural
Repair X X Tenant safety issue - address long-term fix for pier
and beam foundation and structural framing.
120 Black Mountain Communication
Tower Lease X Find new tenant for vacant communication site
(vacant for 2 years)
121 Restoration Forestry Educational
Campaign X Educate the Public about Restoration Forestry
Practices and Forest Health.
122 Key Branding Strategy for District
and Preserves X Develop branding strategy for District and select
Preserves.
123 Redesign District's Self-Guided
Trails; Add audio component X Provide interpretation and outdoor education to
the public
124 Volunteer and Docent Programs
and Support Activities X X
Connect people to open space and a regional
vision; hold Volunteer Recognition Event for
10,000+ hrs of service; continue to support and
recognize volunteer activities.
125 State & Federal Legislation (Core
Function)X X Sponsor and support the Board-approved
Legislative Program.
Action Plan Projects Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 2016 - June 2017)
No.Project Name Measure AA Strategic Plan Underway Board Directed or
Non-Discretionary
Staff
recommendation,
contingent on Board
approval
Rationale
Rationale for including in the Action Plan
126 Develop Legislative Plan for Two-
Year Session X Sponsor and support the Board-approved
Legislative Program.