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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00
A G E N D A
5:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT - CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Steve Abbors, General Manager, Kevin Woodhouse,
Assistant General Manager, Jack Hughes, Liberty Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organization: Field Employee Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section
54956.8)
Property: Mt. Umunhum – Loma Prieta Road, Unincorporated Santa Clara County APN
562-20-023
Agency Negotiator: Michael Williams, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties: Gary Beck, Real Estate Broker for Ellen Burton and Richard
Robinson
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ADJOURNMENT
6:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ROLL CALL
1. Discussion Regarding Potential Donor Recognition for Mt. Umunhum Radar Tower
Staff Contact: Yoriko Kishimoto, Director
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting 15-05
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 the agenda. Each speaker will ordinarily
be limited to three minutes; however, the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow action by the
Board of Directors on items not on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board, please complete a
speaker card and give it to the District Clerk. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this
section.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members,
the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent
Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
1. Approve Minutes of the February 11, 2015 Board Meeting
2. Approve Claims Report
3. Contract Award for a Deck Safety Replacement of a Tenant Residence at 20000 Skyline
Boulevard Located at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (R-15-27)
Staff Contact: Elaina Cuzick, Senior Real Property Agent
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract
with TKO Construction of Woodside, CA, for a not-to-exceed amount of $30,458, which
includes the base bid amount of $27,689 and a 10% contingency amount of $2,769, to complete a
Deck Safety Replacement Project at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve.
4. Approval of Santa Clara County Funding Agreement to support the Purchase of the former
Sargent Lysons Family Trust property as an Addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
located at 17251 Stevens Canyon Road in unincorporated Santa Clara County (Assessor’s
Parcel Number 351-16-020). (R-15-35)
Staff Contact: Allen Ishibashi, Senior Real Property Agent
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set out in this report.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute a
Funding Agreement with Santa Clara County for their contribution of half the purchase price
of the former Sargent Lysons Family Trust property, or $740,000, in exchange for the
conveyance of a Conservation Easement.
5. Revisions to Management Partners’ Professional Services Contract for a Financial and
Operational Sustainability Model Study and Master Agreement Authorization for On-going
Implementation Assistance. (R-15-34)
Staff Contact: Kevin Woodhouse, Assistant General Manager
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Authorize the General Manager to increase Management Partners’ Professional Services
Contract for a Financial and Operational Sustainability Model Study by $9,985 to a not-to-
exceed amount of $128,675.
2. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a separate master professional services
agreement with Management Partners, of San Jose, CA, for a not-to-exceed amount of
$125,000 to provide on-going implementation assistance through June 2016 related to
organizational changes identified in the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model
Study.
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.
6. Appointment of Jessica Lucas as Peace Officer (R-15-20)
Staff Contact: Michael Newburn, Operations Manager
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District appointing Jessica Lucas as a Peace Officer.
7. Consideration of the Controller’s Report on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget
(R-15-36)
Staff Contact: Michael L. Foster, Controller
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the Controller’s report on the Fiscal Year 2015-
16 Budget.
8. Initial Review of the Proposed Action Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 (R-15-33)
Staff Contact: Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager
General Manager’s Recommendations:
1. Review the proposed Action Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 (FY2015-16). The
FY2015-16 Final Action Plan and Budget will be presented for Board adoption at the March
25, 2015 regular meeting.
2. Direct staff to replace the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program with a Three-Year Capital
Improvement Program.
3. Determine whether the Action Plan and Budget Committee shall meet to further discuss and
refine the Proposed FY2015-16 District Action Plan and Budget prior to full Board
consideration of the final adoption.
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 factual information; request staff to report back 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.
A. Committee Reports
B. Staff Reports
C. Director Reports
ADJOURNMENT
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, Maria Soria, Deputy 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 February 20, 2015, at
the Administrative Offices of MROSD, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos California, 94022. Agenda materials are also available on the
District’s website at http://www.openspace.org.
Signed February 20, 2015 at Los Altos, California.
February 11, 2015
Board Meeting 15-04
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
February 11, 2015
DRAFT MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Siemens called the Regular Meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jed Cyr , Nonette Hanko , Larry Hassett, Curt Riffle, and Pete Siemens
Members Absent: Cecily Harris and Yoriko Kishimoto
Staff Present: General Manager Steve Abbors, Assistant General Manager Ana Ruiz,
Assistant General Manager Kevin Woodhouse, General Counsel Sheryl
Schaffner, Public Affairs Manager Shelly Lewis, Real Property Manager
Mike Williams, Planning Manager Jane Mark, Planner I I Gretchen
Laustsen, Planner II I Lisa Bankosh, and District Clerk Jennifer
Woodworth
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No speakers present.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: Director Riffle moved, and Director Hanko seconded the motion to adopt the agenda.
VOTE: 5-0-0 (Directors Harris and Kishimoto absent.)
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 28, 2015.
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2. Approve the Claims Report
3. Resolution Commending a nd Honoring t he San Mateo County Resource
Conservation District on its 75th Anniversary
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the resolution Commending and Honoring the
San Mateo County Resource Conservation District on i ts 75th Anniversary.
Motion: Director Cyr moved, and Director Hassett seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Calendar.
VOTE : 5-0-0 (Directors Harris and Kishimoto absent.)
VI. BOARD BUSINESS
4. Contract Award for Design and Planning Services for Bear Creek Stables Site Plan
and Planning and Environmental Review Services for the Expedited Bear Creek Redwoods
Open Space Preserve Plan (R -15 -25)
Planning Manager Jane Mark presented an overview of the expedited processes and timeline to
complete the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Plan. Ms. Mark described the process
used to select Populous, Inc. as the preferred firm to complete the Bear Creek Stables Site Plan
and Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Plan. Ms. Mark explained that the Alma
College Rehabilitation would be addressed as a separate project. Finally, Ms. Mark described
the purpose, scope, budget and targeted completion dates for each of the three projects.
Planner II Gretchen Laustsen provided the staff presentation. Ms. Laustsen summarized past
public outreach, previous Planning and Natural Resources Committee direction, and the process
used to solicit and choose Populous, Inc. as the preferred co nsultant. Ms. Laustsen outlined the
Bear Creek Stables Site Plan schedule including opportunity for public input. Finally, Ms.
Laustsen summarized the scope of the proposed contract and General Manager’s
recommendation.
Director Riffle inquired regardin g the planned outreach for Stables Site Plan and Preserve Plan.
Planner III Lisa Bankosh explained that additional meetings may be held to reach stakeholders
for the Preserve Plan in addition to meetings to discuss the Stables Site Plan.
Director Hassett inquired regarding the timeline for opening La Honda Open Space Preserve.
Ms. Mark explained the scoping and budgeting process is being worked on by staff and will be
coming before the Board as part of the FY2015-16 Action Plan.
Director Hassett inquired regarding the ongoing financial sustainability of the site for the tenant
under the site plan.
Ms. Bankosh explained Populous, Inc. has extensive experience, which includes the long-term
sustainability of the site.
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Public hearing opened at 7:39 p.m.
Lyndall Erb , member of Bay Area Barns and Trails and Friends of Bear Creek Stables, spoke
regarding the planning process with District staff. Ms. Erb spoke in favor of more open
communication between Bear Creek Stables and District staff.
Jenny Whitman provided copies of a n independent site plan paid for by Bear Creek Stables and
provided comments regarding the independent site plan.
Melany Moore spoke in support of Bear Creek Stables as a community asset and the outreach
work completed by Bear Creek Stables. Ms. Moore requested Bear Creek Stables remain open
and operating under its current tenant.
David Katinsky, Bear Creek Stables boarder and member of the Friends of Bear Creek Stables,
spoke encouraging District staff to work with the current tenant to develop the site plan.
Nancy Cole , member of the Friends of Bear Creek Stables, spoke regarding the value of Bear
Creek Stables to the community and encouraged more involvement of the Bear Creek Stab les
operators by District staff in the plann ing process.
Pam Ashford, boarder at Bear Creek Stables, spoke regarding upgrades to Bear Creek Stables.
Ms. Ashford also spoke of community outreach conducted by Bear Creek Stables.
Gay Grant spoke regarding hers and her granddaughter’s love of Bear Creek Stables.
Karen Read inquired regarding Populous’ experience in working in rural areas and their
experience with areas that also include public access.
Katelyn Read spoke regarding her pos itive experiences at Bear Creek Stables.
Sophia Grant-Cownard spoke regarding her positive experiences at Bear Creek Stables and how
much she has learned about horses while volunteering there.
Kent Knop spoke regarding the positive experiences for children at Bear Creek Stables.
Erfert Fenton, Assistant Manager of Bear Creek Stables, expressed her concerns regarding the
selection of Populous, communication by District staff, and ongoing affordability of the site plan.
Corinne Goodrich spoke regarding hers and her son’s positive experiences at Bear Creek Stables.
Katja Wick spoke in favor of the many programs offered by Bear Creek Stables.
Rick Par fitt spoke in favor of creating a committee to includ e members of the community to
work on the process to allow for additional input by community members.
Mariquita West expressed her concerns regarding the Board of Directors and District staff
describing the lack of communication felt by Bear Creek Stables.
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Carol Paral expressed her concerns regarding the cost of the proposed Populous, Inc. contract.
Kathryn Hampton spoke regarding the positive atmosphere at Bear Creek Stables and the close
relationship among its visitors, boarders, and operators.
Alex Anderson, member of Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers, spoke regarding the prohibition of
bikes on the preserve. Mr. Anderson requested the District open a multi-user trail to provide a
safe route from Lexington Reservoir to S ummit Rd. for cyclists.
Public hearing closed at 8:15 p.m.
Director Siemens spoke regarding community input in the process and Bear Creek Stables as a
community asset.
Mr. Abbors spoke regarding meetings between District staff and Bear Creek Stables and the
District’s commitment to complete a site plan to be considered in conjunction with the site plan
provided by Bear Creek Stables. Mr. Abbors also commented on the District’s process for
choosing a consultant and the public input review process of the California Environmental
Quali ty Act portion of the project.
Director Hanko spoke regarding the District’s purchase of Bear Creek Stables and equestrian use
of District trails. Director Hanko also expressed her concerns regarding the proposed consultant
selection.
Director Hassett spoke in favor of the proposed consultant selection.
Director Cyr spoke in favor of the accelerated time frame for completing the project and staff’s
process to choose the proposed consultant. Director Cyr also requested the timeframe for when
the independent site plan from Friends of Bear Creek Stables will be examined in conjunction
with the District proposed site plan.
Ms. Mark explained that this will be considered as part of the planning process with the
District’s consultant.
Director Riffle spoke regarding Bear Creek Stables as an asset and its role within the Bear Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
Motion: Director Hassett moved, and Director Riffle seconded the motion to a uthorize the
General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Populous, Inc., for an amount
of $48,650 to develop site design alternatives for Bear Creek Stables, plus an additional
$150,000 to complete the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Plan and environmental
review. In addition, authorize a 15% contingency of $30,000 to cover unforeseen requirements,
for a not -to-exceed total contract amount of $228,650.
VOTE : 4-0-1 (Director Hanko abstained; Directors Harris and Kishimoto absent.)
The Board recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m. with all Directors present.
5. Informational Report on the Outreach and Communication Plan for Fiscal Year
2015-16 (R -15-28)
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Public Affairs Manager Shelly Lewis provided an informational presentation outlining the Public
Affairs’ Department Community Outreach Plan for 2015. Ms. Lewis described five outreach
strategies, including partnerships, Healthy Parks Initiative, community outreach, Measure AA,
and signage and visibility. Ms. Lewis also described several programs the District is currently
promoting to encourage new constituenc ies to visit District preserves. Ms. Lewis also outlined
numerous opportunities for Board member outreach to the public, local agencies, and to
legislators.
6. Proposed Purchase of the Riggs Property as an addition to Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve located at the end of Lucy Lane in unincorporated San
Mateo County (Assessor’s Parcel Number 066 -320-120) (R -15-19)
Directors Hanko and Hassett provided comments in support of the acquisition of the Riggs
Property.
Real Property Manager Mike Williams provided the staff presentation summarizing the benefits
of the property related to other District lands and natural resources. Mr. Williams also described
the next steps of the purchase including proposed gate locations and use and management of the
property.
Public hearing opened at 9:24 p.m.
No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 9:24 p.m.
Motion: Director Hassett moved, and Director Hanko seconded the motion to :
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set out in the staff report.
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of the Riggs’ property.
3. Adopt a Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the property as contained in the staff
report.
4. Indicate the intention to withhold the Riggs property as public open space.
VOTE : 5-0-0 (Directors Harris and Kishimoto absent.)
7. General Manager’s Purchasing Authority in Public Resources Code Section 5549
(R -15-24)
Assistant General Manager Kevin Woodhouse provided the staff presentation briefly
summarizing the history of Public Resources Code Section 5549. Mr. Woodhouse summarized
several administrative efficiencies and savings through staff time that would be realized if the
threshold were raised. Mr. Woodhouse explained that the Board of Directors can set a lower
purchasing author ity for the General Manager through adoption of Board policy. Finally, Mr.
Woodhouse described the next steps in the process if the proposal is supported by the Board of
Directors.
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Director Hanko expressed several concerns with the propose d $100,000 purchasing authority
limit and stated she would consider supporting a lower limit.
Directors Hassett and Cyr spoke in favor of raising the General Manager’s purchasing authority
in order to improve and increase District efficiency.
Public hearing opened at 9:53 p.m.
No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 9:53 p.m.
Motion: Director Hassett moved, and Director Cyr seconded the motion to approve the concept
of increasing the General Manager’s purchasing authority in Public Resources Code Section
5549 from $25,000 to $100,000 in order to achieve administrative efficiencies while maintaining
competitive public contracting procedures, and direct the General Manager to work with the
District’s state legislators to introduce legislation to make this change.
VOTE : 4-1-0 (Director Hanko opposed; Directors Harris and Kishimoto absent.)
8. Approval of Salary Adjustments and Amendments to Employment Agreements for
the Board Appointees: General Manager, General Counsel and District Controller (R -15-
26)
Human Resource Supervisor Candice Basnight presented the staff report summarizing the
proposed salary adjustments for the General Manager, General Counsel, and District Controller
as recommended by the Board Appointee Evaluation Committee.
Pub lic hearing opened at 9:57 p.m.
No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 9:57 p.m.
Motion: Director Cyr moved, and Director Riffle seconded the motion to:
1. As a result of the Board’s evaluation of the performance of the District’s Board Appointees
for Fiscal Year 2013-14, the Board Appointee Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee recommends
the following compensation adjustments for its Board Appointees for Fiscal Year 2014-15:
Adjust the General Manager’s base salary upward to $216,323; adjust the General Counsel’s
base salary upward to $203,992; and adjust the Controller’s base salary upward to $45,153.
2. Adopt the resolutions approving the salary adjustments set out in Recommendation and
authorizing the Board President to execute the commensurate re lated amendments to the
Board Appointee Employment Agreements.
3. Adopt the a resolution a pproving adjustments to the Employer Paid Member Contributions to
the California Public Employees Retirement System
VOTE : 5-0-0 (Directors Harris and Kishimoto absent.)
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VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director Riffle reported the Action Plan and Budget Committee met three times and the
recommended budget and action plan will be brought to the Board at the next regular Board
meeting.
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
District Clerk Jennifer Woodworth introduced Acting District Clerk Kim Smith who will be
assisting the District while Ms. Woodworth is on leave.
Assistant General Manager Kevin Woodhouse reported on a training attended by all Distr ict
Rangers entitled “Fair and Impartial Policing,” to assist public safety officers to overcome
implicit and explicit bias.
Assistant General Manager Ana Ruiz reported that she served as a panelist on the “Talk with
Henrietta” hosted by Henrietta Burrows regarding the health benefits of parks and open space.
General Manager reported that he, other staff members, and members of the Board attended the
State of the Valley event hosted by Joint Silicon Valley. Mr. Abbors also provided co mments
regarding the FY2015-16 Action P lan and Budget, which will be presented at the next Board
meeting.
IX. DIRECTOR REPORTS
The Board submitted their compensatory forms to the District Clerk.
Director Hassett reported that he attended the Farm Bureau meeting with District staff.
Director Cyr provided comments regarding the Santa Clara Open Space Authority being
highlighted several newspaper articles.
Director Siemens provided comments regarding the State of the Valley event and the need for
housing in the area. Director Siemens also reported he reached out to the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors members to request meeting with District staff regarding Mt. Umunhum.
X. ADJOURNMENT
President Siemens adjourned the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 10:15 p.m.
________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, CMC
District Clerk
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 15‐05
DATE 02‐25‐2015
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment Amount
Bank WIRE OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY Purchase of Riggs Property Pending $357,500.00
68759 TKO GENERAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION Silva property driveway improvements project progress pmt ‐ RR 02/20/2015 95,760.00
68747 SAN MATEO COUNTY CLERK RECORDER County Election Services ‐ 11/4/14 Election (Ward 6) 02/20/2015 70,464.52
68717 DOWNTOWN FORD 2015 Ford 350 4x4 Truck w/ service body & venturo crane 02/20/2015 54,693.61
68640 B BROS CONSTRUCTION, INC. SFO HVAC Project Progress Payment 02/11/2015 45,673.06
68658 HANFORD TOYOTA 2015 Toyota Prius ‐ AO 02/11/2015 28,841.76
68765 Bank of the West Commercial Card USA $82.53 ‐ Field Supplies RSA 02/20/2015 24,229.17
$967.42 ‐ Field Supplies FFO
$216.56 ‐ Field Supplies FFO
$697.23 ‐ Field Supplies FFO
$385.00 ‐ Safety and Training FFO
$269.96 ‐ Field Supplies FFO
$133.55 ‐ Field Supplies FFO
$388.60 ‐ Name Badges, Subscription, Meeting Expenses
$2,098.52 ‐ District informational Items for Events and Outreach
$108.41 ‐ Business Meeting Expenses
$250.00 ‐ Community Outreach Transportation Rental
$271.55 ‐ AEP Membership and Field Supplies
$390.24 ‐ Office Equipment and Conference Registration
$1264.91 ‐ Materials, Supplies, Services SFO
$443.98 ‐ AO Office Supplies
$2,928.06 ‐ District Website Services
$82.72 ‐ Kitchen Supplies SFO
$22.75 ‐ Bergman Deck Plans
$1,299.20 ‐ IRWA Conference Expenses
$68.32 ‐ Business Meeting
$790.31 ‐ Red Cross Courses, Survey Monkey, Conference Fees
$309.75 ‐ Volunteer/Field Supplies
$147.81 ‐ GIS Printing Supplies
$210.82 ‐ Materials, Supplies, Services SFO
$1,412.66 ‐ IT Supplies, AO Drain Repair
$193.24 ‐ Equipment SFO
$4,429.00 ‐ Sponsorships, Ads and CPRS Conference
$83.20 ‐ Volunteer Event Supplies
$347.28 ‐ Materials, Supplies SFO
$105.90 ‐ HWY 17 Meeting Expenses
$208.15 ‐ Business Meetings, Mobile Internet
$619.14 ‐ IT Supplies, Conference Travel Expenses
$150.00 ‐ AEP Advanced CEQA Workshop
$28.20 ‐ African American Comm. Health Advisory Committee
$1,983.18 ‐ Vehicle Tools and Supplies, Conference Lodging
$100.61 ‐ Office Supplies
$734.96 ‐ HR Recruitment Advertisements
$1,304.45 ‐ Training Seminars, Board Retreat Supplies
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CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 15‐05
DATE 02‐25‐2015
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment Amount
68718 State of California EDD Unemployment Oct to Dec 14 02/20/2015 17,103.00
68678 QUESTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION Harkins Bridge Replacement ‐ engineering services (PCR) 02/11/2015 15,893.83
68639 ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL INC Integrated Pest Management Program & Environmental Review 02/11/2015 15,181.60
68670 OLSON AND COMPANY STEEL Bridge Parts for ECDM 02/11/2015 12,400.00
68730 METROMOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Install radio equipment for 6 patrol vehicles 02/20/2015 8,874.58
68700 BARBARA S BERGMAN TRUST Quarterly interest payment ‐ Feb 2015 02/20/2015 8,500.00
68689 U.C. REGENTS District Oral History: 2nd Installment 02/11/2015 8,300.00
68699 ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL INC Hendrys Creek Restoration IS/MND CEQA ‐ SAC 02/20/2015 7,425.00
68752 SOL'S MOBILE SERVICE Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs (SFO) 02/20/2015 7,122.80
68693 VALLEY OIL COMPANY Fuel for District vehicles 02/11/2015 6,494.63
68745 RICH VOSS TRUCKING INC Rock for Driveways & Trails (SR, MB, ECdM) 02/20/2015 5,525.85
68736 OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO Title escrow for purchase of Alpine Ranch property 02/20/2015 4,445.00
68686 STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Road and trail materials (RSA, SR, MB) 02/11/2015 4,237.37
68725 IFLAND SURVEY Purisima Creek Lot Line Adjust and Mt Um Survey (PCR, SAU) 02/20/2015 4,230.00
68669 OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO Refundable prop taxes for Lysons purchase ‐ PIC 02/11/2015 3,927.57
68740 PRIORITY 1 Remove and Install Vehicle Equipment ‐ M206, P74, P104 02/20/2015 3,589.89
1209 PG & E Reinstall Electric Service ‐ Hawthorn Historic Site 02/20/2015 3,277.75
68733 NORMAL DATA Training Database Development 02/20/2015 3,045.00
68702 BILL'S TOWING SERVICE Towing services ‐ Aug through Dec 2014 ‐ 13 Tows 02/20/2015 2,594.69
68706 CARNEGHI BLUM AND PARTNERS Riggs Property Appraisal APN # 066‐320‐120 02/20/2015 2,500.00
68647 CONCERN Employee Assistance Program 02/11/2015 2,467.50
68666 METROMOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Install Radio for new AO vehicle‐A98 02/11/2015 2,281.44
68698 AMERIGAS‐SAN JOSE Propane Gas (SFO, ECM) 02/20/2015 2,095.02
68721 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs (SFO) 02/20/2015 2,021.31
68708 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Excavator Rental for Mt Umunhum Trail Construction (SAU) 02/20/2015 2,006.58
68764 WEX BANK Fuel for District vehicles 02/20/2015 1,913.98
68688 TIRES ON THE GO Replace tires ‐ M24, M26 02/11/2015 1,816.62
68697 AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION Repeater Communications Site Lease 02/20/2015 1,668.00
68722 HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL INC Excavator Rental ‐ FFO multiple preserves 02/20/2015 1,602.30
68661 INQUIRER INTERACTIVE MARKETING USA, INC Multi‐lingual Ads for ethnic media outlets 02/11/2015 1,600.00
68645 CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Vehicle service & repairs ‐ A91 & P97 02/11/2015 1,590.48
68632 UNITED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance 02/09/2015 1,546.06
68659 HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL INC Equipment Rental (SJH) 02/11/2015 1,490.79
68723 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Field supplies FFO/SFO 02/20/2015 1,454.94
68648 CONFLUENCE RESTORATION Mindego Gateway maintenance of new plantings ‐ RR 02/11/2015 1,434.50
68709 CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs (SFO) 02/20/2015 1,332.81
68644 CARTWRIGHT DESIGN STUDIO Design of District Event Flyer 02/11/2015 1,297.50
68744 RHUS RIDGE ASSOCIATION Annual Road Maint Dues (RSA) 02/20/2015 1,250.00
68636 ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN, INC. Design of Informational Brochures & Bay Nature Ad 02/11/2015 1,235.00
1207 Woodside & Portola Private Patrol Monthly Security Services 02/20/2015 1,200.00
68710 COMMUNICATION & CONTROL INC Repeater communications site lease 02/20/2015 1,172.00
68696 ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN, INC. Design of Event Flyer & Advertisements 02/20/2015 1,022.00
68735 OFFICE TEAM Temporary Receptionist Help ‐ AO 02/20/2015 1,020.44
68668 OFFICE TEAM Temporary Receptionist Help ‐ AO 02/11/2015 1,013.60
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CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 15‐05
DATE 02‐25‐2015
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment Amount
68642 CALIFORNIA PENSION GROUP, LLC Consulting Services for November 2014 02/11/2015 1,000.00
68704 CALIFORNIA PENSION GROUP, LLC Consulting Services for December 2014 02/20/2015 1,000.00
68742 PURCHASE POWER ‐ PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE AO postage meter 02/20/2015 1,000.00
68758 THE SIGN SHOP Signs ‐ District Wide Use 02/20/2015 995.50
68739 PETERSON TRACTOR CO CAT 301.7 Excavator Service 02/20/2015 978.46
68694 AARON'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Sanitation Services (RSACP) 02/20/2015 975.00
68757 TADCO SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies (RSA) 02/20/2015 969.34
68651 DIAMOND CRANE COMPANY, INC. Windmill service at Toto Ranch 02/11/2015 964.50
68685 SOL'S MOBILE SERVICE Vehicle Inspections WT02, M02, M15, M17, M22, M26, M29, T07 02/11/2015 952.72
68695 ACCOUNTEMPS Accounting Temp 1/13 ‐ 1/15 02/20/2015 918.00
68654 FOSTER BROTHERS SECURITY SYSTEMS Lock Supplies 02/11/2015 903.09
68633 ACCOUNTEMPS Accounting Temp 1/06 ‐ 1/08 02/11/2015 803.25
68657 GILROY MOTORCYCLE CENTER Repair motorcycle & Yamaha Rhino 02/11/2015 747.86
68711 COMMUNICATION ADVANTAGE Consulting Services: research/draft District recent events 02/20/2015 712.50
68749 SAVENATURE.ORG Table Presentation for District 2/21 Event 02/20/2015 685.00
68755 STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC Baserock ‐ FFO preserves 02/20/2015 680.74
68746 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY Water Service (RSACP) 02/20/2015 663.79
68727 JAKABY ENGINEERING ECDM Structural Engineering for updated Methuselah Bridge Design 02/20/2015 640.00
68656 GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT Pole Saw, Chainsaw & Kipor Parts 02/11/2015 583.49
68743 RECOLOGY SOUTH BAY Garbage Recycle Service 02/20/2015 565.92
68635 ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF Internal Affairs Training for Two Supervising Rangers 02/11/2015 564.00
68683 SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS Photo Copier Service ‐ AO 02/11/2015 563.37
68726 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER ‐ SILICON VALLEY Portable Radio Batteries 02/20/2015 554.50
68703 CALIFORNIA BUFFALO SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION Presentation at District's 2/21 public event 02/20/2015 550.00
68712 COSTCO Office & breakroom supplies ‐ AO 02/20/2015 524.18
68667 OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN Office supplies ‐ AO 02/11/2015 501.29
68732 MISSION VALLEY FORD TRUCK SALES, INC Tire valve extenders for SFO trucks 02/20/2015 499.21
68672 PAPE` MACHINERY Tractor Parts 02/11/2015 494.96
68671 PAGE & TURNBULL Consulting for Mt Um Radar Tower ‐ SAU 02/11/2015 475.00
68652 FITZSIMONS, RENEE Interpretation Association Membership & Mileage Reimb.02/11/2015 448.86
68676 PETTY CASH‐MROSD AO Petty cash reimbursement 02/11/2015 444.36
68705 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO‐949 Water Service (FFO) 02/20/2015 425.28
68641 BECK'S SHOES Boots for John Lloyd 02/11/2015 422.42
68750 SHELTON ROOFING COMPANY INC Road repair at Alpine Residence ‐ SR 02/20/2015 410.00
68762 WASTE MANAGEMENT Garbage Disposal ‐ FFO 02/20/2015 404.22
68679 RECOLOGY SOUTH BAY Garbage Service (RSACP) 02/11/2015 393.93
68692 US HEALTHWORKS MEDICAL GROUP PC Employee medical services 02/11/2015 373.00
68748 SANTA CLARA COUNTY ‐ DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Skyline fuel tank permit 02/20/2015 372.00
68673 PATSONS MEDIA GROUP Printing of MROSD Special Edition Overview 02/11/2015 369.37
68701 BARRON PARK SUPPLY CO INC Plumbing Supplies (RSACP) 02/20/2015 366.17
68638 ANDREINI BROTHERS INC Water delivery at Driscoll Ranch 02/11/2015 349.73
68761 US HEALTHWORKS MEDICAL GROUP PC D.O.T. Health Screens for H.R. Dept 02/20/2015 326.00
68751 SIMMS PLUMBING & WATER EQUIPMENT Clear drain at Skyline Ranch House ‐ SR 02/20/2015 321.25
68713 CRAFTSMEN PRINTING Printing of Fact Sheets 02/20/2015 315.38
page 3 of 5
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 15‐05
DATE 02‐25‐2015
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment Amount
68690 ULINE Haz Mat Disposal Boxes (SFO) 02/11/2015 308.82
68715 DEL REY BUILDING MAINTENANCE AO Janitorial Supplies 02/20/2015 271.42
68650 DEGREE HVAC INC Furnace Repair (RSA‐Res) 02/11/2015 250.00
68754 STERLING UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION Septic System Service (RSACP) 02/20/2015 250.00
68674 PENINSULA MOTOR SPORTS Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs SFO 02/11/2015 244.70
68753 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN Office Supplies 02/20/2015 236.46
68760 UNITED SITE SERVICES INC Restroom facility for onsite research ‐ RR 02/20/2015 206.83
68719 FASTENAL COMPANY Nuts & Bolts 02/20/2015 195.53
68680 SAN MATEO COUNTY PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT Permit fee for Rental Residence ‐ PCR 02/11/2015 182.28
68728 LUND PEARSON MCLAUGHLIN Inspect Sprinkler System ‐ AO 02/20/2015 180.00
68662 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER Online Service for Jan 2015 02/11/2015 178.00
68763 WEST VALLEY COLLECTION Garbage Service (SAO, ES) 02/20/2015 174.80
68737 PALO ALTO UPHOLSTERY Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 02/20/2015 153.06
68687 SUMMIT UNIFORMS Uniform items ‐ flashlights 02/11/2015 150.08
68756 SUMMIT UNIFORMS Boots for ranger attending Academy 02/20/2015 140.29
68655 G & K SERVICES INC Shop Towel Service (FFO & SFO) 02/11/2015 137.84
68720 G & K SERVICES INC Shop Towel Service (FFO & SFO) 02/20/2015 137.84
68637 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES #925 Garbage Services for Rental Residence 02/11/2015 120.30
68731 MISSION TRAIL WASTE SYSTEMS AO Trash Service 02/20/2015 120.16
68734 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs (SFO) 02/20/2015 116.33
68646 COASTAL SIERRA INC Internet Services (SFO) 02/11/2015 109.00
68724 HOWARD ROME MARTIN & RIDLEY LLP Legal Services MROSD vs. Arcadis ‐ ECDM 02/20/2015 100.45
68681 SCANLON, MARIA ELENA Spanish Translation of Event Flyer 02/11/2015 95.00
68707 CASCADE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY Fire Pumper Kit 02/20/2015 94.98
68675 PETERSON TRACTOR CO Excavator Parts 02/11/2015 93.00
68660 HUGG, IANTHINA Cell Phone Reimbursement Sep ‐ Dec 2014 02/11/2015 80.00
68729 MADCO Welding Supplies ‐ FFO 02/20/2015 74.76
68665 MARK, JANE Cell Phone and Mileage Reimbursement 02/11/2015 74.00
68741 PROTECTION ONE AO fire inspection monitoring 02/20/2015 66.85
68738 PAPE` MACHINERY Tractor Parts 02/20/2015 65.45
68643 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO‐3525 Monthly Water Service (WH) 02/11/2015 50.70
68682 SERVICEWEAR APPAREL, INC. Uniform Items 02/11/2015 45.02
1206 Coony, Gina Reimbursement for Metal Detector Rental ‐ Hawthorn Historic 02/20/2015 45.00
68677 PORTOLA VALLEY HARDWARE Supplies for water system repairs 02/11/2015 41.38
68714 DATA SAFE AO Paper Shredding Services 02/20/2015 40.00
1208 PG & E Monthly Electrical Service ‐ Hawthorn ‐ WH 02/20/2015 38.06
68664 LOS ALTOS POLICE FALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAM AO False Alarm Fee 02/11/2015 37.00
68663 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE Professional Legal Services for H.R. 02/11/2015 32.50
68653 FORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC Uniform items (SFO) 02/11/2015 29.90
68691 UPS Shipping charges 02/11/2015 25.85
68634 ACE FIRE EQUIPMENT & SERVICE INC Fire Extinguisher Maintenance (SFO) 02/11/2015 15.00
68716 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Clean Air Vehicle Decal Fee ‐ A98 02/20/2015 8.00
68649 COPY FACTORY Board Resolutions 02/11/2015 7.70
page 4 of 5
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 15‐05
DATE 02‐25‐2015
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Notes Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment Amount
Grand Total $891,595.53
* Annual Claims
** Hawthorn Expenses
BC = Bear Creek LH = La Honda Creek PR = Pulgas Ridge SG = Saratoga Gap TC = Tunitas Creek
CC = Coal Creek LR = Long Ridge PC = Purisima Creek SA = Sierra Azul WH = Windy Hill
ECdM = El Corte de Madera LT = Los Trancos RSA = Rancho San Antonio SR= Skyline Ridge AO = Administrative Office
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 PR = Picchetti Ranch SJH = St Joseph's Hill TW = Thornewood SAO = South Area Outpost
RR/MIN = Russian Ridge ‐ Mindego Hill
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R-15-27
Meeting 15-05
February 25, 2015
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Contract Award for a Deck Safety Replacement of a Tenant Residence at 20000 Skyline
Boulevard Located at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract with TKO Construction of Woodside,
CA, for a not-to-exceed amount of $30,458, which includes the base bid amount of $27,689 and
a 10% contingency amount of $2,769, to complete a Deck Safety Replacement Project at Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve.
SUMMARY
A Request for Bids for Deck Safety Replacement was issued on January 23, 2015. Three (3) Bid
Proposals were received and opened on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Staff recommends
awarding the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, TKO Construction (TKO), for a total not-
to-exceed amount of $30,458. The Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget includes sufficient funds for this
contract work.
DISCUSSION
Background
A District rental property, located at 20000 Skyline Boulevard (main house) in the Town of
Woodside, has a deck that is in need of replacement to ensure the safety of those using it. The
deck is extremely weathered and there is considerable dry rot in the decking and beams. Given
the height of this deck and the fact that it extends over a steep hillside, the proposed deck
replacement will address both structural and related safety issues. To reduce the replacement
cost, the total square footage of the deck will be reduced from 660 square feet, by 210 square
feet, to 450 square feet.
Contractor Selection
A Request for Bids was issued on January 23, 2015 and sent to contractors, subcontractors, and
consultants who had requested to be notified of the Project, as well as to five builders’
exchanges. Legal notices were posted in the San Mateo Times and the Half Moon Bay Review.
An Invitation to Bid was also posted on the District website.
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A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk was held at the Project site on January 30, 2015 and
was attended by nine (9) general contractors. Sealed bids were due on February 10, 2015, and
three (3) bids were received and opened with the results as follows:
Table 1: Deck Replacement (Base Bid)
Bidder Location Total Bid
Percent Difference
from Project
Estimate of $32,000
1. TKO Construction Woodside, CA $27,689.00 -13%
2. Southwest Construction San Bruno, CA $54,300.00 +70%
3. B-Bros Construction San Leandro, CA $67,400.00 +111%
Bid Analysis
Upon review of the bid proposals and the contractors' relevant experience and qualifications,
staff recommends awarding the contract to TKO Construction, which is the lowest responsible
and responsive bidder.
Contingency Amount
A 10% contingency amount is requested for this Project due to the potential for unforeseen
conditions that could be encountered during execution of the work such as dry rot repairs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The District’s FY2014-15 Real Property Capital Budget includes $40,000 for the deck
replacement, of which includes funds that will pay for this contract work.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was not reviewed by a Committee.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. Also, adjoining property owners have
been mailed a copy of the agenda for this public meeting. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Replacement of the deck is categorically exempt under Section 15301 (Minor alterations to
existing structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
NEXT STEPS
If approved by the Board of Directors, the General Manager will enter into a contract with TKO
Construction to perform construction services for the Project. Activation of the contract is
subject to the contractor meeting all District requirements, including required insurance and
bonding. The Project is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2015.
Attachment:
1. Site Map
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Responsible Department Head:
Michael Williams, Real Property Manager
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Jean Chung, Real Property Agent I
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Elaina Cuzick, Senior Real Property Agent
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R-15-35
Meeting 15-05
February 25, 2015 AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Approval of Santa Clara County Funding Agreement to support the Purchase of the former
Sargent Lysons Family Trust property as an Addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
located at 17251 Stevens Canyon Road in unincorporated Santa Clara County (Assessor’s Parcel
Number 351-16-020).
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set out in this report.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute a
Funding Agreement with Santa Clara County for their contribution of half the purchase price
of the former Sargent Lysons Family Trust property, or $740,000, in exchange for the
conveyance of a Conservation Easement.
SUMMARY
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) is proposing to enter into a Funding
Agreement with Santa Clara County (County) to reimburse half the purchase price of the 60-acre
Sargent Lysons Family Trust property (Property) in exchange for a conservation easement over
the Property to be conveyed to the County. The following report presents a description of the
proposed funding contribution from the County, and the terms and conditions of the conservation
easement. The Property purchase is part of Measure AA Project #17.1.
MEASURE AA
The purchase of the Sargent Lysons Family Trust property (Property) in January 2015 furthered
the District’s Vision Plan Priority Action Items and Measure AA Projects. The 5-year Measure
AA Project List, which was approved by the Board on October 29, 2014, includes Project #17.1
(Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail – Upper Stevens Creek Trail/Last Piece/Land
Conservation). The Property purchase meets the criteria to further the goals of Project #17.1 as it
represents the last property needed to begin the planning process to subsequently construct and
complete the upper Stevens Canyon Trail gap.
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DISCUSSION
Property Description (see attached map)
At the October 8, 2014 Regular Meeting, the Board approved the purchase of the 60-acre Sargent
Lysons Family Trust property (Property) as an addition to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
(Report R-14-116). Santa Clara County (County) has agreed to contribute $740,000 toward the
purchase, which is 50% of the total $1,480,000 purchase price. On November 18, 2014, the
County Board of Supervisors approved the funding and authorized the County Director of Parks
and Recreation to negotiate and execute all documents to complete the transaction. The County
and the District have long cooperated to purchase properties and trail rights on the north side of
Stevens Canyon to complete the regional Stevens Canyon Trail that will connect Stevens Creek
County Park to Upper Stevens Creek County Park, and the Monte Bello and Picchetti Ranch
Open Space Preserves. The Property represents the last piece needed to complete this trail
corridor.
In exchange for the County’s financial contribution, the County will receive a conservation
easement over the Property. The conservation easement requires that the Property be maintained
in a natural condition, and that the District dedicate the Property as public open space, preserve
the natural habitat and wildlife, and allow for passive public recreational use. The easement also
requires the District to submit any proposed plans for open space facilities or significant
restoration activities to the County for advisory review, and to consult with the County on any
future Master Plan that includes this property.
The conservation easement also includes a stipulation that the District and County will enter into
a trail construction and maintenance agreement (Trail Agreement) within five years after the
District and County have secured all of the land entitlements necessary to proceed with the
proposed Stevens Creek Trail extension. It is understood that each agency would have the
responsibility for maintaining the trail segments located on their respective lands. Since this
property represents the last land entitlement needed to construct the trail, a Trail Agreement will
be developed and brought to the District Board for consideration at a future date within the
agreed-upon five year deadline.
The County has previously approved similar funding agreements for the purchase of the former
Keyani, Hall, Powell and Lobner properties along the north side of Stevens Canyon and within
the planning corridor of the proposed Stevens Canyon Trail. To date, the County has contributed
$2,300,000 dollars towards the protection of 291 acres in Stevens Canyon. If this item is
approved, the total contribution will increase to $3,040,000 and 351 acres.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $740,000 contribution from Santa Clara County will reimburse the District for 50% of the
Property purchase price of $1,480,000.
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BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
Due to the occupancy of the property by two residential tenants, this property purchase was not
presented to the Real Property Committee prior to Board approval on October 8, 2014.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This transaction was determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA at your October 8, 2014
meeting. The findings detailed in the prior Board Report (see Report R-14-116) remain in effect and
unchanged. The project now also includes the conveyance of a conservation easement to Santa
Clara County to preserve and maintain the open space nature of the property.
The District further concludes that the project is exempt under Article 19, Section 15317 of the
CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the establishment of easements in order to maintain the open
space character of an area.
The District concludes that the action proposed in this report does not constitute a change to the
project, which would result in any additional impact on the environment.
NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the Board of Directors, the Funding Agreement and Conservation Easement
will be executed and staff will proceed with the close of escrow for the Conservation Easement
conveyance to the County.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Map
Responsible Department Head:
Michael C. Williams, Real Property Manager
Prepared by:
Allen Ishibashi, Senior Real Property Agent
Contact person:
Same as above
Graphics prepared by:
Jon Montgomery, GIS Intern
RESOLUTION NO. 15-____
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF SANTA CLARA AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO THE
CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (MONTE BELLO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE–
FORMER LANDS OF SARGENT LYSONS FAMILY TRUST)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as
follows:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does
hereby authorize the General Manager to negotiate and to execute a Funding Agreement with the
County of Santa Clara on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Section Two. The General Manager or the General Manager’s designee is authorized to
negotiate and execute the Conservation Easement conveying certain real property rights by the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to the County of Santa Clara.
Section Three. The General Manager or the General Manager’s designee shall cause to be given
appropriate notice of acceptance to the County of Santa Clara. The General Manager or the
General Manager’s designee is further authorized to execute any and all other documents in
escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District on _________, 2015, at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary
Board of Directors
President
Board of Directors
ATTACHMENT 1
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
General Counsel
I, the Interim District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby
certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting
thereof duly held and called on the above day.
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R-15-34
Meeting 15-05
August 28, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
Revisions to Management Partners’ Professional Services Contract for a Financial and
Operational Sustainability Model Study and Master Agreement Authorization for On-going
Implementation Assistance.
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION(S)
1. Authorize the General Manager to increase Management Partners’ Professional Services
Contract for a Financial and Operational Sustainability Model Study by $9,985 to a not-
to-exceed amount of $128,675.
2. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a separate master professional services
agreement with Management Partners, of San Jose, CA, for a not-to-exceed amount of
$125,000 to provide on-going implementation assistance through June 2016 related to
organizational changes identified in the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model
Study.
SUMMARY
Completion of an organizational management study is identified as a major project in the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2014-15 Action Plan and Budget. On August 28, 2014, the Board authorized the
General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Management Partners of San
Jose, CA, for a Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) study. In December
2014, following comprehensive research and analysis phases of the study, the General Manager
determined that more time and more engagement with the executive team, department managers,
and other employees was going to be necessary during the model development phase of the study
in order to develop an effective and implementable organizational change model and strategy.
This additional time and engagement is beyond the original scope of the contract. Therefore, the
General Manager recommends authorization to increase Management Partners’ contract to
complete the expanded scope of the FOSM study at an additional cost of $20,775 for 138.5 hours
of consulting, which includes utilizing the unexpended $10,790 contingency plus an additional
$9,985. This results in an increase of the original base contract amount, $107,900, by $20,775
for a total, not-to-exceed contract amount of $128,675 to complete the FOSM study.
Additionally, the study has begun to identify numerous implementation steps that are necessary
immediately following completion of the study to expediently implement FOSM
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recommendations. Some of these steps include developing and releasing a Request for Proposals
for an Information Technology strategic plan, a project delivery process facilitated workshop,
and assistance with key recruitments and Human Resources support during FOSM
implementation. Based on Management Partners’ understanding of the District’s needs and their
expertise in implementing organizational change, the General Manager recommends utilizing the
sole-sourcing exception provided in Board Policy 3.03 “Public Contract Bidding, Vendor and
Professional Consultant Selection, and Purchasing Policy” to enter into a new contract – a master
professional services agreement – with Management Partners, to provide on-going
implementation assistance through June 2016 related to organizational changes identified in the
Financial and Operational Sustainability Model Study. The total cost for the master professional
services agreement is $125,000, which includes the $25,000 Board-approved authorization for
the Information Technology Strategic Plan Request for Proposals process.
DISCUSSION
During the research phase of the FOSM study, additional employee engagement beyond the
original scope of work was required by Management Partners to effectively engage as many
employees as possible. In addition, during development of the macro-level organizational
structure options, more engagement with the Executive team and staff was required beyond the
original scope of work. The details of these enhanced scope activities are provided in
Attachment 1. In total, Management Partners anticipates expending 138.5 hours, or $20,775,
more than originally agreed. It is the General Manager’s recommendation that this deliberate
slowing down of the FOSM study, increased engagement of employees, and careful review of
organizational structure options is a critical change in the project scope to make the FOSM
Study, and its eventual implementation, as successful as possible.
Following completion of the FOSM study, the General Manager will begin implementation of
recommended priority changes. Funding for one of those recommendations, development and
release of an RFP and consultant selection for developing an Information Technology strategic
plan, was already approved by the Board during mid-year budget approvals. Several other
potential implementation tasks have also already been identified through the FOSM study
research and analysis. These include critical position recruitments, other Human Resource
functions support, and facilitation of project delivery process improvement. To effectively and
efficiently begin implementation of these tasks, the General Manager recommends a sole-source
contract with Management Partners, structured as a master professional services agreement with
a not-to-exceed amount approved by the Board, against which specific project plans will be
scoped, negotiated and approved by the General Manager prior to beginning work. The total
not-to-exceed master agreement estimated cost of $125,000, along with an estimated breakdown
of costs for each of the tasks above, are provided in Attachment 2. In addition to the tasks listed,
within the $125,000 there is also an undesignated portion of the master agreement for $35,000,
which is intended for as yet unidentified FOSM implementation tasks.
This master agreement, which Management Partners terms a “partnership agreement,” is a
contracting tool consistent with the sole-sourcing exception provided in Board Policy 3.03
“Public Contract Bidding, Vendor and Professional Consultant Selection, and Purchasing
Policy.” This policy states in Section III.B:
Occasionally, necessary supplies, material, equipment, or services are of a unique
type, are of a proprietary nature, or are otherwise of such a required and specific
design or construction, or are specifically necessary for purposes of maintaining
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cost effective system consistency, so as to be available from only one source.
After reasonable efforts to find alternative suppliers, the District may dispense
with the requirement of competitive bids and recommend negotiating and making
the purchase from the sole source. The basis for the sole source recommendation
shall be documented in writing and approved, in advance, by the Board for
purchases exceeding $25,000, and the General Manager or another authorized
District employee, as designated in this Policy, for purchases not exceeding
$25,000.
Management Partners is uniquely qualified for FOSM implementation tasks such as those
mentioned above due to the knowledge and insight they have gained during the course of the
FOSM study. They are experienced in facilitating process efficiency workshops, human
resource support functions, and development and management of complex Requests for
Proposals, such as for an Information Technology strategic plan. Their level of familiarity with
the District’s current structure, functions, and processes, as well as staff roles, will enable their
FOSM implementation work to be cost effective. In addition, the General Manager is confident
in the quality of Management Partners’ work, as shown by their work on the FOSM study.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the General Manager’s first recommendation will cost the District a not-to-exceed
amount of $128,675, which includes the original project proposal amount of $107,900 plus
expanded scope costs of $20,775. Because a ten percent contingency amount of $10,790 was
originally approved with this contract, the net additional funding required after expending the
contingency is $9,985 to complete the FOSM study.
Approval of the General Manager’s second recommendation, entering into a master agreement
with Management Partners to provide on-going FOSM implementation assistance, will cost the
District a not-to-exceed amount of $125,000. During the mid-year budget review, the Board
approved $25,000 for development of the IT Strategic Plan RFP. Therefore, should the Board
approve the General Manager’s second recommendation, the final FY2015-16 recommended
budget for adoption in March will include an additional $100,000 for FOSM implementation via
a master agreement with Management Partners.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
Board Committee review is not required for this item.
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
Upon Board authorization, the General Manager will revise the contract with Management
Partners to complete the FOSM study. Completion of the FOSM study is targeted for the end of
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March, 2015. Additionally, the General Manager will enter into a partnership agreement with
Management Partners for FOSM implementation work between April 1, 2015, and June 30,
2016.
Attachment(s)
1. FOSM Scope Amendment – Enhanced Engagement and Phasing
2. FOSM Implementation Support – Partnership Agreement Overview
Prepared by:
Kevin S. Woodhouse, Assistant General Manager
Contact person:
Same as above
Midpeninsula Open Space District
FOSM
Scope Amendment – Enhanced Engagement and Phasing
February 16, 2015
Project: The scope and activities associated with the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model
(FOSM) project were expanded to provide for additional employee engagement and the time
necessary to construct a scalable and sustainable organization structure. The activities listed below
reflect additional work completed or anticipated at the request of the General Manager.
Activities *:
Enhanced Employee Engagement – Phase 1 (Research/learning and macro-level organizations
structure)
o Conducted 12 additional individual and group interviews (20 planned, 32 completed)
o Conducted 3 additional focus groups (3 planned, 6 completed)
o Developed rounds of macro-level organization structure options for review with ET
o Conducted 6 additional meetings with th e Executive Team to review and discuss
guiding principles, macro-level organization structure options, and phasing approach
o Facilitated two additional meetings with staff
Organization Structure build out – Employee Engagement – Phase II
o Conducted additional individual interviews with managers (4)
o Review “build out” options with ET (anticipated)
o Facilitate briefings with management and staff (anticipated)
Hours Summary
Activity Hours
Enhanced Employee Engagement – Phase 1 116.5
Organization Structure Build O ut – Employee
Engagement – Phase II
22
Total 138.5
*Excludes hours to contract with information technology sub-consultant to assess current systems.
Project Amendment: $20 ,775
Project Director: Andy Belknap
Project Managers: Nancy Hetrick, Christine Butterworth
ATTACHMENT 1
Midpeninsula Open Space District
FOSM
Implementation Support – Partnership Agreement Overview
February 16, 2015
Project: Support FOSM implementation by managing and assisting with the activities listed below as
well as other FOSM activities as authorized by the General Manager. The Partnership Agreement is a
contracting tool that establishes a master agreement against which specific project plans will be
scoped and approved prior to beginning work. A detailed plan of work and project cost will be
prepared at the request of the General Manager.
Projects
Manage RFP Process and Oversee Consultant Engagement for Information Technology
Strategic Plan
Facilitate Project Delivery Process Improvement (includes process mapping and facilitated
workshops)
Manage Executive Recruitment for key positions (2 )
Support Human Resources through FOSM implementation (i.e., preparation of job
descriptions, class and compensation support, recruitment strategy, change management)
Other FOSM Implementation Support
Hours Summary
Activity Estimated Cost*
IT Strategic Plan Process 20,000
Project Delivery Process Improvement 20,000
Manage Executive Recruitments 35,000
Support Human Resources through FOSM 15,000
Other FOSM Implementation Support (TBD) 35,000
Total 125 ,000
*Estimate only. Actual project costs may vary based on level and type of support desired by the District and will
be determined when the scope is developed and approved by the District.
Project Director: Andy Belknap
Project Managers: Nancy Hetrick, Christine Butterworth
ATTACHMENT 2
R-15-20
Meeting 15-05
February 25, 2015
AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDA ITEM
Appointment of Jessica Lucas as Peace Officer.
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District appointing Jessica Lucas as a Peace Officer.
SUMMARY
Jessica Lucas has met all of the requirements for appointment as a District Peace Officer,
including completion of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) PC 832 class.
Adoption of the attached resolution is required to complete the process of appointing her as a
District Peace Officer.
DISCUSSION
At its meeting of January 14, 1976, the Board of Directors determined that District rangers were
to be appointed peace officers as classified by California Penal Code Section 830.31(b).
The code specifies that a person is a peace officer if he/she is designated by a local agency as a
park ranger and regularly employed and paid in that capacity, and if the primary duty of the
officer is the protection of park and other property of the agency and the preservation of the
peace therein (Report R-76-2).
In January, 2010 it was decided that it was appropriate to have a swearing-in ceremony, which
would include having the Operations Manager orally administer the written oath that all District
Rangers sign, and to have this act performed before the Board of Directors (Report R-10-03).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new fiscal impact associated with this action. All costs associated with this action
are already included in the FY2014-15 District budget.
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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.
NEXT STEPS
Once appointed, Ms. Lucas will continue with her current training schedule. After her training is
completed, which is anticipated to be in April, 2015, she will assume the full spectrum of ranger
duties.
Attachment
1. Resolution Appointment of Jessica Lucas as Peace Officer.
Prepared by:
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst II
Contact person:
Michael Newburn, Operations Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 15-___
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPOINTING JESSICA LUCAS AS A PEACE OFFICER
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve
as follows:
The following person is hereby designated as a peace officer of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District pursuant to Section 830.31(b) of the Penal Code of
the State of California, to enforce the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Land Use Regulations and those city, county, and state regulations related to the
protection and safe use of District land, enforcement of which is specifically
authorized by the District:
Jessica Lucas
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District on _________, 2015, at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary
Board of Directors
President
Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
General Counsel
I, the Interim District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby
certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting
thereof duly held and called on the above day.
Interim District Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
R-15-36
Meeting 15-05
February 25, 2015
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of the Controller’s Report on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget.
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Controller’s report on the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget.
SUMMARY
The District will begin the new fiscal year with cash balances totaling an estimated $34.7 million. In
June, the District plans to issue its first tranche of Measure AA (MAA) general obligation (GO) bonds.
Projected general fund income, GO bond proceeds, and available cash are adequate to cover budgeted
debt service, reserve requirements, operating expenses, general fund capital expenditures, and
approximately $17.6 million of cash for Measure AA projects. District long-term financial projections
indicate that the proposed budget, adjusted for the usual variances, is prudent and consistent with
District plans and objectives.
DISCUSSION
The attached Fiscal Year (FY)2015-16 cash budget breaks the budgeted numbers into three funds: [1]
the general fund, [2] the MAA capital fund, and [3] the Hawthorn endowment fund. The District will
begin the new fiscal year with estimated cash balances totaling $33.0 million in the general fund and
$1.65 million in the Hawthorn fund. The general fund balance fully covers the District’s committed
reserves of $20.4 million and the minimum general fund reserve balance of $10.0 million. In addition,
FY2014-15 general fund spending includes some $5.3 million of MAA-qualified capital spending, for
which the general fund will be reimbursed from the proceeds of the first sale of GO bonds.
General Fund Income
1. General Fund Tax Revenue to be received between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016 is
budgeted at $36.3 million (67% from Santa Clara County and 33% from San Mateo County), an
increase of 6.5% over the current estimate for FY2014-15. District general fund tax revenue is
increasing by an estimated 6.9% in the current fiscal year. The District will continue to receive
this level of growth in the April to June 2015 period. In the next tax year, beginning in July,
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interim assessed valuation (AV) reports, from the county assessors, indicate overall tax growth
of approximately 6.1%. Combining the 6.9% growth in the first three months with a forecast
6.1% growth in the last nine months, the overall budgeted growth for District general fund tax
revenue in our FY2015-16 is 6.5%.
2. Santa Clara County Parks Income is budgeted at $325,550, up from $313,000 in FY2014-15.
3. Property Management Income is budgeted at $1,261,000, up an unusually high 14% due to a
change in accounting for income from grazing tenants. Previously, payments due to some
grazing tenants, for property improvement work, were netted against tenant rental payments.
Going forward, per IRS rules, income and expense will be recorded separately for most grazing
tenants.
4. Interest Income is budged at $145,000, assuming that interest rates remain very low. The
amount is down from the prior year because a $1.6 million bond reserve fund was liquidated as
part of the 2015 Note transaction.
5. Other Income is estimated at $175,000 for reimbursements, fines, fees, cash donations and loan
repayments.
General Fund Debt Capacity
At the end of March 2015, the District will have bonded indebtedness equal to approximately 57% of its
statutory debt limit. No general fund debt issuance is budgeted in FY2015-16. The only anticipated
general fund debt issuance over the next few years is the potential refinancing of our 2007 Bonds, at
their first call date, in September 2016. If long-term interest rates do not rise more than one percentage
point over the next 18 months, the District can expect to save over $6 million in future debt service,
from paying-off the 2007 Bonds.
General Fund Debt Service
Debt service requirements for non-MAA debt for FY2015-16 total $9.88 million, an 11% increase from
FY2015-16. Debt service represents 28% of estimated tax revenue, up from 27% in the current fiscal
year. The scheduled debt service payments will be detailed in the Debt Service Annual Claims List, to
be presented with the final budget presentation in March.
Other General Fund Expenditures
1. Non-MAA Capital Expenditures: The budget includes $4.78 million for capital expenditure
projects which do not qualify for MAA. This includes $2.09 million for vehicles, equipment,
software, and facilities; $0.79 million for non-MAA land acquisitions and $0.69 million for
water-related projects.
2. Property Management Expenses are budgeted at $0.72 million (57% of rental income),
including $0.41 million of capital improvements.
3. Operating Expenses are budgeted at $21.16 million, or 58% of projected general fund tax
revenue. If the District spends 95% of this operating budget, which would be a higher
percentage than usual, operating spending will be at 55% of tax revenue, which is consistent
with the post-MAA long-term financial model. At this level, operational spending would be up
17% over current year estimated operating expenses. The post-MAA financial plan assumed
that a reorganization and significant staffing increase would be required over the next three
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fiscal years, both to provide staff support for the MAA program and to achieve the land
conservation, resource management and land restoration goals of the District strategic plan.
The model assumes a step-up of operating expense to 62% of general fund tax revenue in
FY2017-18, which equates to a staff increase of about 40 employees from FY2014-15 to
FY2017-18. Analysis of the model indicates that this step-up in operating expenses is
affordable and sustainable even if long-term property tax growth declines into the 3% range.
General fund tax revenue has grown at an average annual rate of 5.3% over the last ten years
(including the worst national recession since the 1930s), 5.5% over the last twenty years and
almost 6% over the full history of the District.
Committed and General Fund Reserves
If all general fund revenues and expenditures occur as budgeted and the general fund is reimbursed for
FY2014-15 MAA expenditures, the District general fund cash balance would total $40.0 million at the
end of FY2015-16. This would fully cover the $20.4 million of reserve commitments and the minimum
general fund balance of $10.0 million.
General Obligation Bonds
The District anticipates selling its first tranche of general obligation (GO) bonds in late May or June of
2015. The amount is not yet determined. The $3.18 projected maximum tax rate was calculated based
on completing the $300 million project over thirty years, given average annual growth in AV in the
range of 4.5%. While capital spending in the tax rate model was a bit front-loaded, the basic assumption
was that the District would issue about $30 million of bonds every three years. By law, the amount of
each issuance must be supported by a credible plan to spend the proceeds within three years. Each
tranche must be used up before issuing the next. As expectations have mounted since the election, it is
important to recognize that MAA is not a lump sum of $300 million, to be spent as soon as possible.
The MAA tax measure provides additional incremental funding of about $10 million per year, over
thirty years, to allow the District to [1] continue the land acquisition program, [2] speed up preserve
improvements and the opening of preserves, and [3] meet strategic plan goals in land conservation,
resource management and land restoration. It is also critical to differentiate between the general fund
and the MAA capital fund. If long-term growth in AV slows to below 4%, the District’s general fund
financial model remains secure and able to fund increases in operating expenses in excess of general
fund tax growth. However, at any long-term AV growth rate below 4%, the District would not be able
to issue the full $300 million of MAA bonds over thirty years. For example, at 3% long-term AV
growth, only approximately $240 million of MAA bonds could be issued within the $3.18 maximum tax
rate. Of course, the general fund generates significant non-MAA capex funding, which can be allocated
to completing MAA projects not fundable from GO bonds.
The proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) indicates that the District has plans to spend $53.1
million on MAA projects over the next three years. In addition, the District’s general fund must be
reimbursed for MAA-qualified spending in FY2014-15. Therefore, the District’s action plans would
support the issuance of up to $58 million of GO bonds in 2015. If the District could actually meet this
action plan and continue to complete MAA projects at this rate, it would spend the $300 million in 17
years. This is not affordable within the $3.18 tax rate, even with very optimistic projections of AV
growth. However, a top-down management review of the cost and schedule estimates in the CIP
indicates that, even factoring in the benefits from the planned organizational restructuring and support
staff and system additions, a discount of 25% is reasonable, down to $45 million. While $45 million is
above the long-term affordable run rate, it is unlikely that interest rates will ever be much lower than in
2015, making it attractive to issue an above-average amount of bonds this year. Based on these various
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factors, the budget assumes the issuance of $45 million of GO bonds in FY2015-16. Since these bonds
will not require any principal repayment this fiscal year, the budget for debt service and off-setting tax
revenue, in FY2015-16, is modest, at $1.18 million, representing a tax rate of some $0.56. In the first
full year of debt service, the estimated tax rate is $1.08.
MAA Capital Spending
The budget includes $18.03 million of capital spending on MAA projects, partially funded by $0.45
million of grants, for net MAA-funded spending of $17.57 million. This breaks down into three basic
pieces: [1] $11.03 million for land acquisitions and associated capitalized costs, [2] $1.30 million of
staff labor for project management and construction, and [3] $5.24 million for non-labor preserve
improvement capital expenditures. As noted above, it is very likely that it will take more than one year
to spend this budget.
Hawthorn Endowment
The budget includes $543,800 of spending from the Hawthorn endowment. If spent, this will reduce the
endowment cash balance to approximately $1.1 million.
Long-Term Financial Model
Attached are two examples from my 30 year financial model, at two different AV growth rates. Both
indicate that the FY2015-16 budget, adjusted for the usual variances, is consistent with MAA tax rate
constraints and District long-term financial plans. The key assumptions of the first projection are [1] AV
growth of 5% through FY2028-29 and 4.25% thereafter, [2] the addition of forty employees over the
next three years, [3] operating expense growth of two percentage points more than tax growth from
FY2017-18 through FY2028-29 and one percentage point more thereafter, [4] $20 million of spending
on staff facilities in the three years ending FY2018-19, $10 million of which would be from committed
reserves, [5] other non-MAA capital spending increasing at the rate of AV growth, [6] 25% of non-land
acquisition MAA spending would consist of capitalized staff labor. Given these assumptions, all of the
$300 million of authorized MAA bonds are issued within 26 years and the maximum tax rate is $3.07 in
FY2037-38. The general fund remains strong throughout the period.
The second projection uses identical assumptions except for slower AV growth and a slightly lower
increment of operating expense growth over tax growth: [1] AV growth of 3.5% through FY2028-29
and 3.0% thereafter, [3] operating expense growth of 1.9 percentage points above tax growth through
FY2028-29 and 0.9 percentage points thereafter. Under these less optimistic assumptions, the District
could afford to issue $30 million less of GO bonds in the first fifteen years and only around $255 million
over thirty years. However, the general fund cash balance remains solid (approximately unchanged)
over the first fifteen years, solvent (while slowly declining) over the following twelve years, and
rebounding after our non-MAA debt is gone in FY2042-43. The result is only slightly worse, and easily
managed, under the assumption of a flat 3% AV growth rate over thirty years. Therefore, the conclusion
is that the proposed FY2015-16 budget and planned staff additions over the next three years are
affordable and sustainable, and consistent with the District’s long-term financial plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no unbudgeted fiscal impacts associated with this Agenda Item.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Board review of the Controller’s Report is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act
and no environmental review is required.
NEXT STEPS
Following this Agenda Item, the Board will be asked to evaluate the FY2015-16 Budget in view of the
information contained in the Controller’s report.
Attachment:
1. FY 2015-16 Cash Budget
2. Projection 1
3. Projection 2
Prepared by:
Michael L. Foster, Controller
Contact person: (same as above)
FY15-16BUDGET 1:55 PM2/20/2015
($Thousands)
EST. BEGINNING GENERAL CASH 33,045
GENERAL FUND TAX REVENUE 36,305
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS 326
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1,261
INTEREST INCOME 145
OTHER INCOME 175
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 38,212
OPERATING EXPENSES 21,183
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 715
NON-MAA CAPITAL SPENDING 4,780
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 9,883
TOTAL GENERAL FUND SPENDING 36,561
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FY2014-15
MAA SPENDING 5,309
ENDING GENERAL FUND CASH 40,004
PROCEEDS FROM GO BONDS (net)44,825
MAA DEBT SERVICE 1,180
MAA TAX REVENUE 1,180
INTEREST INCOME 100
MAA CAPITAL SPENDING (net of grants)17,572
REIMBURSEMENT OF GENERAL FUND 5,309
ENDING MAA FUND CASH BALANCE 22,044
BEGINNING HAWTHORN CASH 1,650
HAWTHORNE SPENDING 544
ENDING HAWTHORN FUND CASH 1,106
ENDING TOTAL CASH BALANCES 63,154
FY2015-16 Cash Budget
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MROSD 30 YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION (FY14-44) ($Millions)
TAX GROWTH: 5.0 %NON-MAA CAPEX GR:5.0 %15-18 OPEX STEP-UP:add 40 employees
2/17/15 OPEX GROWTH: 7.0 %GRANTS/MAA CAPEX:8 %16-19 CAPEX STEP-UP:$20M of new facilities
OPEX GR > TAX GR:2.0 %OTHER REVENUE GR:2 %MAA LABOR:25% of Non-Land MAA Capex
FISCAL YEAR: 14-15 15-16 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 2015-30
BEGINNING GEN CASH 32.63 38.36 42.09 38.97 35.01 31.10 34.33 37.29 40.16 41.39 44.01 46.41 48.45 50.41 52.21 54.75
TAX REVENUE 34.08 36.31 38.10 39.99 41.97 44.04 46.23 48.51 50.91 53.44 56.08 58.86 61.77 64.83 68.04 70.93 780.0
OTHER REVENUE 1.77 1.91 1.95 1.98 2.02 2.06 2.11 2.15 2.19 2.23 2.28 2.32 2.37 2.42 2.47 2.52 33.0
OPERATING REVENUES 35.85 38.21 40.05 41.97 43.99 46.11 48.33 50.66 53.11 55.67 58.36 61.18 64.14 67.25 70.50 73.44 813.0
OPERATING EXPENSES 17.10 20.00 22.30 24.80 26.52 28.37 30.34 32.45 34.70 37.11 39.69 42.45 45.40 48.56 51.93 54.66 539.3
Operating Exp/Taxes 50%55%59%62%63%64%66%67%68%69%71%72%74%75%76%77%
NON-OPEX EXPENSE 2.25 0.72 0.50 0.51 0.52 0.53 0.54 0.55 0.56 0.57 0.59 0.60 0.61 0.62 0.63 0.65 8.7
NON-MAA CAPEX 1.88 3.88 10.74 10.93 11.12 4.68 4.91 5.15 5.41 5.67 5.95 6.25 6.56 6.88 7.22 7.53 102.9
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 8.89 9.88 9.63 9.69 9.74 9.31 9.58 9.64 11.21 9.69 9.73 9.84 9.61 9.38 8.17 8.08 143.2
NON-MAA SPENDING 30.12 34.48 43.16 45.93 47.90 42.88 45.37 47.79 51.88 53.05 55.96 59.14 62.18 65.44 67.96 70.92 794.1
OPERATING CASH FLOW 5.73 3.73 -3.12 -3.96 -3.91 3.23 2.96 2.88 1.22 2.62 2.40 2.04 1.96 1.80 2.54 2.53 18.9
ENDING GENERAL CASH 38.36 42.09 38.97 35.01 31.10 34.33 37.29 40.16 41.39 44.01 46.41 48.45 50.41 52.21 54.75 57.27
COMMITTED RESERVES 20.40 20.40 17.07 13.73 10.40 10.90 11.40 11.90 12.40 12.90 13.40 13.90 14.40 14.90 15.40 15.90
AVAILABLE GEN CASH 17.96 21.69 21.91 21.28 20.70 23.43 25.89 28.26 28.99 31.11 33.00 34.55 36.01 37.31 39.35 41.37
BOND PROCEEDS (NET)44.83 32.33 32.33 34.83 34.83 179.1
GO BOND DEBT SERVICE 1.18 2.38 2.38 3.44 4.51 4.51 5.58 6.64 6.64 7.79 8.94 8.94 10.09 11.24 11.24 95.5
GO BOND TAX REVENUE 1.18 2.38 2.38 3.44 4.51 4.51 5.58 6.64 6.64 7.79 8.94 8.94 10.09 11.24 11.24 95.5
INTEREST INCOME 0.10 0.15 0.07 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 2.3
MAA CAPEX 6.86 13.00 13.25 14.00 10.50 10.50 10.30 10.50 10.40 10.40 11.25 11.25 11.20 11.25 11.25 11.20 170.3
MAA LABOR 1.26 1.26 1.40 1.31 1.31 1.29 1.31 1.30 1.30 1.41 1.41 1.40 1.41 1.41 1.40 20.2
MAA GRANTS/GIFTS 1.55 2.50 1.06 1.12 0.84 0.84 0.82 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 15.1
NET MAA CAPEX 5.31 11.76 13.45 14.28 10.97 10.97 10.76 10.97 10.87 10.87 11.76 11.76 11.70 11.76 11.76 11.70 175.3
BOND REIMBURSEMENT 0.00 17.07 13.45 14.28 10.97 10.97 10.76 10.97 10.87 10.87 11.76 11.76 11.70 11.76 11.76 11.70 180.6
MAA TRUSTEE CASH 27.86 14.56 0.35 21.56 10.79 0.12 21.56 10.89 0.12 23.27 11.72 0.11 23.27 11.72 0.11
ENDOWMENT CASH 1.65 1.45 1.30 1.15 1.05 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.55 0.45 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 1.5
ENDING TOTAL CASH 34.70 71.40 54.83 36.51 53.71 46.06 38.26 62.47 52.93 44.68 70.13 60.51 50.82 75.73 66.67 57.54
CUMM MAA CAPEX 6.86 21.12 35.63 51.03 62.84 74.66 86.24 98.06 109.76 121.46 134.11 146.77 159.37 172.02 184.68 197.28
CUMM TOTAL CAPEX 8.74 26.88 52.13 78.46 101.39 117.88 134.38 151.34 168.45 185.82 204.43 223.34 242.50 262.04 281.92 302.05
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MROSD 30 YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION (FY14-44) ($Millions)
2/17/15 TAX GROWTH: 4.25 %NON-MAA CAPEX GR:4.25 %MAA LABOR:25% of Non-Land MAA Capex
OPEX GROWTH: 5.25 %GRANTS/MAA CAPEX:8 % PLUS: $3M CAPEX/YR AFTER MAA COMPLETED
OPEX GR > TAX GR:1.0 %OTHER REVENUE GR:2 % Issue all $300M of MAA bonds in 26 years
FISCAL YEAR: 29-30 30-31 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 2030-45
BEGINNING GEN CASH 52.21 57.27 59.69 62.08 64.43 66.73 69.30 70.55 71.90 73.28 74.14 74.41 74.03 72.41 74.43 75.42
TAX REVENUE 70.93 73.94 77.08 80.36 83.78 87.34 91.05 94.92 98.95 103.16 107.54 112.11 116.88 121.84 127.02 132.42 1508.4
OTHER REVENUE 2.52 2.57 2.62 2.67 2.72 2.78 2.83 2.89 2.95 3.01 3.07 3.13 3.19 3.26 3.32 3.39 44.4
OPERATING REVENUES 73.44 76.51 79.70 83.03 86.50 90.11 93.88 97.81 101.90 106.16 110.61 115.24 120.07 125.10 130.34 135.81 1552.8
OPERATING EXPENSES 54.66 57.53 60.55 63.73 67.07 70.59 74.30 78.20 82.31 86.63 91.18 95.96 101.00 106.30 111.89 117.76 1265.0
Operating Exp/Taxes+RR 77%78%79%79%80%81%82%82%83%84%85%86%86%87%88%89%
NON-OPEX EXPENSE 0.65 0.66 0.67 0.69 0.70 0.71 0.73 0.74 0.76 0.77 0.79 0.80 0.82 0.84 0.85 0.87 11.4
NON-MAA CAPEX 7.53 7.85 8.18 8.53 8.90 9.27 9.67 10.08 10.51 10.95 11.42 11.90 12.41 15.94 16.61 17.32 169.6
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 8.08 8.05 7.91 7.73 7.53 6.96 7.93 7.44 6.95 6.95 6.95 6.95 7.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 88.8
NON-MAA SPENDING 70.92 74.09 77.31 80.68 84.20 87.54 92.63 96.46 100.52 105.30 110.34 115.63 121.69 123.08 129.35 135.95 1534.8
OPERATING CASH FLOW 2.53 2.42 2.39 2.35 2.30 2.57 1.25 1.35 1.38 0.86 0.27 -0.39 -1.62 2.02 0.99 -0.14 18.0
ENDING GENERAL CASH 57.27 59.69 62.08 64.43 66.73 69.30 70.55 71.90 73.28 74.14 74.41 74.03 72.41 74.43 75.42 75.28
COMMITTED RESERVES 15.90 16.40 16.90 17.40 17.90 18.40 18.90 19.40 19.90 20.40 20.90 21.40 21.90 22.40 22.90 23.40
AVAILABLE GEN CASH 41.37 43.29 45.18 47.03 48.83 50.90 51.65 52.50 53.38 53.74 53.51 52.63 50.51 52.03 52.52 51.87
NOTE PROCEEDS (NET)32.33 32.33 32.33 22.33 119.3
GO BOND DEBT SERVICE 11.24 12.31 13.37 13.37 14.44 15.51 15.51 16.58 17.64 17.64 18.38 19.12 19.12 19.12 19.12 19.12 250.3
GO BOND TAX REVENUE 11.24 12.31 13.37 13.37 14.44 15.51 15.51 16.58 17.64 17.64 18.38 19.12 19.12 19.12 19.12 19.12 250.3
INTEREST INCOME 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.15 0.15 1.8
MAA CAPEX 11.20 10.75 10.50 10.15 10.50 10.50 10.40 10.50 10.50 10.40 10.25 9.00 2.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 116.0
MAA LABOR 1.40 1.34 1.31 1.27 1.31 1.31 1.30 1.31 1.31 1.30 1.28 1.13 0.32 0.00 14.5
MAA GRANTS (8%)0.90 0.86 0.84 0.81 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.72 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.3
NET MAA CAPEX 11.70 11.23 10.97 10.61 10.97 10.97 10.87 10.97 10.97 10.87 10.71 9.41 2.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 121.2
BOND REIMBURSEMENT 11.70 11.23 10.97 10.61 10.97 10.97 10.87 10.97 10.97 10.87 10.71 9.41 2.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 121.2
MAA TRUSTEE CASH 0.11 21.41 10.64 0.13 21.69 10.92 0.15 21.71 10.93 0.16 11.93 2.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ENDOWMENT 0.15 0.10 0.05 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 0.2
ENDING TOTAL CASH 57.54 81.20 72.77 64.56 88.42 80.22 70.70 93.60 84.21 74.31 86.35 76.71 72.41 74.43 75.42 75.28
CUMM MAA CAPEX 197.28 209.37 221.19 232.61 244.42 256.23 267.93 279.74 291.56 303.26 314.79 324.91 327.79 327.79 327.79 327.79
CUMM TOTAL CAPEX 302.05 321.99 341.99 361.94 382.65 403.74 425.10 447.00 469.31 491.97 514.92 536.95 552.24 568.18 584.79 602.11
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FISCAL YEAR: 14-15 15-16 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
AV GROWTH: 5.0 %
ASSESSED VALUE ($B)197.8 209.9 220.4 231.4 242.9 255.1 267.8 281.2 295.3 310.1 325.6 341.8 358.9 376.9 395.7 412.6
DEBT SERVICE ($M)1.18 2.38 2.38 3.44 4.51 4.51 5.58 6.64 6.64 7.79 8.94 8.94 10.09 11.24 11.24
TAX RATE $0.56 $1.08 $1.03 $1.42 $1.77 $1.68 $1.98 $2.25 $2.14 $2.39 $2.62 $2.49 $2.68 $2.84 $2.72
FISCAL YEAR: 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 38-39 39-40 40-41 41-42 42-43 43-44 44-45
AV GROWTH: 4.25 %
ASSESSED VALUE ($B)412.6 430.1 448.4 467.4 487.3 508.0 529.6 552.1 575.6 600.0 625.5 652.1 679.8 708.7 738.8 770.2
DEBT SERVICE 11.24 12.31 13.37 13.37 14.44 15.51 15.51 16.58 17.64 17.64 18.38 19.12 19.12 19.12 19.12 19.12
TAX RATE $2.72 $2.86 $2.98 $2.86 $2.96 $3.05 $2.93 $3.00 $3.07 $2.94 $2.94 $2.93 $2.81 $2.70 $2.59 $2.48
MROSD PROJECTED MEASURE AA TAX RATE
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MROSD 30 YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION (FY14-44) ($Millions)
TAX GROWTH: 3.5 %NON-MAA CAPEX GR:3.5 %15-18 OPEX STEP-UP:add 40 employees
2/17/15 OPEX GROWTH: 5.4 %GRANTS/MAA CAPEX:8 %16-19 CAPEX STEP-UP:$20M of new facilities
OPEX GR > TAX GR:1.9 %OTHER REVENUE GR:2 %MAA LABOR:25% of Non-Land MAA Capex
FISCAL YEAR: 14-15 15-16 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 2015-30
BEGINNING GEN CASH 32.63 38.36 42.09 38.50 33.56 28.49 30.38 31.85 33.08 32.51 33.19 33.53 33.40 33.10 32.57 32.74
TAX REVENUE 34.08 36.31 37.58 38.89 40.25 41.66 43.12 44.63 46.19 47.81 49.48 51.21 53.00 54.86 56.78 58.48 700.2
OTHER REVENUE 1.77 1.91 1.95 1.98 2.02 2.06 2.11 2.15 2.19 2.23 2.28 2.32 2.37 2.42 2.47 2.52 33.0
OPERATING REVENUES 35.85 38.21 39.52 40.87 42.28 43.73 45.22 46.78 48.38 50.04 51.76 53.54 55.38 57.28 59.25 61.00 733.2
OPERATING EXPENSES 17.10 20.00 22.30 24.80 26.14 27.55 29.04 30.61 32.26 34.00 35.84 37.77 39.81 41.96 44.23 45.95 492.3
Operating Exp/Taxes 50%55%59%64%65%66%67%69%70%71%72%74%75%76%78%79%
NON-OPEX EXPENSE 2.25 0.72 0.50 0.51 0.52 0.53 0.54 0.55 0.56 0.57 0.59 0.60 0.61 0.62 0.63 0.65 8.7
NON-MAA CAPEX 1.88 3.88 10.68 10.82 10.95 4.44 4.59 4.75 4.92 5.09 5.27 5.45 5.65 5.84 6.05 6.23 94.6
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 8.89 9.88 9.63 9.69 9.74 9.31 9.58 9.64 11.21 9.69 9.73 9.84 9.61 9.38 8.17 8.08 143.2
NON-MAA SPENDING 30.12 34.48 43.11 45.82 47.35 41.83 43.76 45.55 48.95 49.36 51.42 53.67 55.68 57.81 59.08 60.91 738.8
OPERATING CASH FLOW 5.73 3.73 -3.59 -4.94 -5.07 1.90 1.47 1.23 -0.57 0.68 0.34 -0.13 -0.30 -0.53 0.16 0.09 -5.5
ENDING GENERAL CASH 38.36 42.09 38.50 33.56 28.49 30.38 31.85 33.08 32.51 33.19 33.53 33.40 33.10 32.57 32.74 32.83
COMMITTED RESERVES 20.40 20.40 17.07 13.74 10.41 10.91 11.41 11.91 12.16 12.41 12.66 12.91 13.16 13.41 13.66 13.91
AVAILABLE GEN CASH 17.96 21.69 21.43 19.82 18.08 19.47 20.44 21.17 20.35 20.78 20.87 20.49 19.94 19.16 19.08 18.92
BOND PROCEEDS (NET)44.83 29.73 24.83 24.83 24.83 149.1
GO BOND DEBT SERVICE 1.18 2.38 2.38 3.36 4.34 4.34 5.16 5.98 5.98 6.80 7.62 7.62 8.44 9.25 9.25 84.0
GO BOND TAX REVENUE 1.18 2.38 2.38 3.36 4.34 4.34 5.16 5.98 5.98 6.80 7.62 7.62 8.44 9.25 9.25 84.0
INTEREST INCOME 0.10 0.15 0.07 0.18 0.18 0.08 0.15 0.15 0.06 0.15 0.15 0.06 0.15 0.15 0.06 1.8
MAA CAPEX 6.86 13.00 13.25 14.00 10.00 9.75 9.35 8.10 8.00 8.00 8.10 8.00 8.00 8.10 8.00 8.00 141.7
MAA LABOR 1.26 1.26 1.40 1.25 1.22 1.17 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00 16.6
MAA GRANTS/GIFTS 1.55 2.50 1.06 1.12 0.80 0.78 0.75 0.65 0.64 0.64 0.65 0.64 0.64 0.65 0.64 0.64 12.8
NET MAA CAPEX 5.31 11.76 13.45 14.28 10.45 10.19 9.77 8.46 8.36 8.36 8.46 8.36 8.36 8.46 8.36 8.36 145.5
BOND REIMBURSEMENT 0.00 17.07 13.45 14.28 10.45 10.19 9.77 8.46 8.36 8.36 8.46 8.36 8.36 8.46 8.36 8.36 150.8
MAA TRUSTEE CASH 27.86 14.56 0.35 19.81 9.80 0.11 16.63 8.42 0.12 16.63 8.42 0.12 16.64 8.43 0.13
ENDOWMENT CASH 1.65 1.45 1.30 1.15 1.05 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.55 0.45 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 1.5
ENDING TOTAL CASH 34.70 71.40 54.37 35.06 49.35 41.14 32.82 50.46 41.58 33.86 50.62 42.18 33.53 49.46 41.37 33.11
CUMM MAA CAPEX 6.86 21.12 35.63 51.03 62.28 73.25 83.77 92.88 101.88 110.88 119.99 128.99 137.99 147.11 156.11 165.11
CUMM TOTAL CAPEX 8.74 26.88 52.07 78.29 100.49 115.90 131.01 144.88 158.80 172.89 187.27 201.73 216.37 231.33 246.38 261.61
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MROSD 30 YEAR CASH FLOW PROJECTION (FY14-44) ($Millions)
2/17/15 TAX GROWTH: 3.00 %NON-MAA CAPEX GR:3.00 %MAA LABOR:25% of Non-Land MAA Capex
OPEX GROWTH: 3.90 %GRANTS/MAA CAPEX:8 %
OPEX GR > TAX GR:0.9 %OTHER REVENUE GR:2 % Issue $255M of MAA bonds in 30 years
FISCAL YEAR: 29-30 30-31 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 2030-45
BEGINNING GEN CASH 32.74 32.83 32.76 32.62 32.43 32.19 32.22 30.98 29.89 28.92 27.54 25.72 23.42 20.11 23.70 26.70
TAX REVENUE 58.48 60.24 62.04 63.91 65.82 67.80 69.83 71.93 74.08 76.31 78.60 80.95 83.38 85.88 88.46 91.11 1120.3
OTHER REVENUE 2.52 2.57 2.62 2.67 2.72 2.78 2.83 2.89 2.95 3.01 3.07 3.13 3.19 3.26 3.32 3.39 44.4
OPERATING REVENUES 61.00 62.80 64.66 66.58 68.55 70.58 72.67 74.82 77.03 79.31 81.66 84.08 86.57 89.14 91.78 94.50 1164.7
OPERATING EXPENSES 45.95 47.75 49.61 51.54 53.55 55.64 57.81 60.07 62.41 64.84 67.37 70.00 72.73 75.56 78.51 81.57 949.0
Operating Exp/Taxes+RR 79%79%80%81%81%82%83%84%84%85%86%86%87%88%89%90%
NON-OPEX EXPENSE 0.65 0.66 0.67 0.69 0.70 0.71 0.73 0.74 0.76 0.77 0.79 0.80 0.82 0.84 0.85 0.87 11.4
NON-MAA CAPEX 6.23 6.42 6.61 6.81 7.01 7.22 7.44 7.66 7.89 8.13 8.37 8.62 8.88 9.15 9.42 9.70 119.3
NON-MAA DEBT SERVICE 8.08 8.05 7.91 7.73 7.53 6.96 7.93 7.44 6.95 6.95 6.95 6.95 7.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 88.8
NON-MAA SPENDING 60.91 62.87 64.80 66.77 68.79 70.54 73.91 75.91 78.00 80.69 83.48 86.38 89.88 85.55 88.79 92.15 1168.5
OPERATING CASH FLOW 0.09 -0.07 -0.13 -0.19 -0.24 0.04 -1.24 -1.09 -0.97 -1.38 -1.82 -2.30 -3.31 3.59 2.99 2.35 -3.8
ENDING GENERAL CASH 32.83 32.76 32.62 32.43 32.19 32.22 30.98 29.89 28.92 27.54 25.72 23.42 20.11 23.70 26.70 29.05
COMMITTED RESERVES 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91 13.91
AVAILABLE GEN CASH 18.92 18.85 18.71 18.52 18.28 18.31 17.07 15.98 15.01 13.63 11.81 9.51 6.20 9.79 12.79 15.14
NOTE PROCEEDS (NET)19.83 19.83 19.83 24.83 19.83 104.2
GO BOND DEBT SERVICE 9.25 9.91 10.56 10.56 11.22 11.87 11.87 12.53 13.18 13.18 14.00 14.82 14.82 15.47 16.13 16.13 196.3
GO BOND TAX REVENUE 9.25 9.91 10.56 10.56 11.22 11.87 11.87 12.53 13.18 13.18 14.00 14.82 14.82 15.47 16.13 16.13 196.3
INTEREST INCOME 0.06 0.12 0.12 0.05 0.12 0.12 0.05 0.12 0.12 0.05 0.13 0.13 0.06 0.12 0.12 0.05 1.5
MAA CAPEX 8.00 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.40 6.40 6.56 101.0
MAA LABOR 1.00 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.80 0.80 0.82 12.6
MAA GRANTS (8%)0.64 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.51 0.51 0.52 8.1
NET MAA CAPEX 8.36 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 8.36 8.36 8.36 6.69 6.69 6.86 105.5
BOND REIMBURSEMENT 8.36 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 6.69 8.36 8.36 8.36 6.69 6.69 6.86 105.5
MAA TRUSTEE CASH 0.13 13.39 6.82 0.14 13.40 6.83 0.14 13.40 6.84 0.15 16.75 8.52 0.16 13.42 6.85 0.00
ENDOWMENT 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 -0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.2
ENDING TOTAL CASH 33.11 46.25 39.50 32.57 45.53 39.05 31.12 43.29 35.75 27.69 42.47 31.94 20.27 37.12 33.55 29.05
CUMM MAA CAPEX 165.11 172.31 179.51 186.71 193.91 201.11 208.31 215.51 222.71 229.91 238.91 247.91 256.91 264.11 271.31 278.69
CUMM TOTAL CAPEX 261.61 275.22 289.03 303.04 317.25 331.67 346.31 361.17 376.26 391.59 408.96 426.58 444.46 460.81 477.43 494.52
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FISCAL YEAR: 14-15 15-16 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
AV GROWTH: 3.5 %
ASSESSED VALUE ($B)197.8 209.9 217.2 224.8 232.7 240.8 249.3 258.0 267.0 276.4 286.0 296.0 306.4 317.1 328.2 338.1
DEBT SERVICE ($M)1.18 2.38 2.38 3.36 4.34 4.34 5.16 5.98 5.98 6.80 7.62 7.62 8.44 9.25 9.25
TAX RATE $0.56 $1.09 $1.06 $1.44 $1.80 $1.74 $2.00 $2.24 $2.16 $2.38 $2.57 $2.49 $2.66 $2.82 $2.74
FISCAL YEAR: 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 38-39 39-40 40-41 41-42 42-43 43-44 44-45
AV GROWTH: 3.0 %
ASSESSED VALUE ($B)338.1 348.2 358.7 369.4 380.5 391.9 403.7 415.8 428.3 441.1 454.3 468.0 482.0 496.5 511.4 526.7
DEBT SERVICE 9.25 9.91 10.56 10.56 11.22 11.87 11.87 12.53 13.18 13.18 14.00 14.82 14.82 15.47 16.13 16.13
TAX RATE $2.74 $2.85 $2.95 $2.86 $2.95 $3.03 $2.94 $3.01 $3.08 $2.99 $3.08 $3.17 $3.07 $3.12 $3.15 $3.06
MROSD PROJECTED MEASURE AA TAX RATE
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Meeting 15-05
February 25, 2015
AGENDA ITEM 8
AGENDA ITEM
Initial Review of the Proposed Action Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Review the proposed Action Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 (FY2015-16). The
FY2015-16 Final Action Plan and Budget will be presented for Board adoption at the March
25, 2015 regular meeting.
2. Direct staff to replace the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program with a Three-Year
Capital Improvement Program.
3. Determine whether the Action Plan and Budget Committee shall meet to further discuss and
refine the Proposed FY2015-16 District Action Plan and Budget prior to full Board
consideration of the final adoption.
SUMMARY
The FY2015-16 Proposed Action Plan and Budget for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District (District) is notably different from prior years, as this is the first time that Measure AA
projects are specifically identified. The Action Plan and Budget also includes implementation of
the Financial and Organizational Sustainability Model (FOSM) recommendations. In total, the
FY2015-16 Action Plan contains 156 Key Projects, an increase of 63% over the FY2014-15 total
of 96 projects. Likewise, the total District budget is increasing by $11.9 million (27%),
reflecting a 113% increase in capital projects due to Measure AA, as well as a 12% ($2.2
million) increase in the operating budget related to the addition of nine positions to (a) support
the significant ramp up in project delivery, (b) implement the FOSM organizational restructuring
that aims to increase internal efficiencies and through-put, and (c) address a long-standing gap in
core functions.
DISCUSSION
This next fiscal year will be one marked with major internal changes for the District as it makes
important adjustments to the organizational structure, institutes needed financial and operational
systems, increases its emphasis in project management and delivery, and allocates adequate
administrative support to fulfill the commitments made as part of Measure AA, while
simultaneously meeting the District’s land management and visitor services obligations. To this
end, the proposed Action Plan and Budget for FY2015-16 includes a substantial increase in both
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the number of total projects, and the total budget as compared to the prior fiscal year. This
increase demonstrates the District’s commitment and drive to increase project delivery and
complete projects within a shorter timeframe in keeping with promises made to the public.
The proposed Action Plan is aggressive. There is much to be accomplished and high
expectations from the public and Board to move quickly to begin completing Measure AA
projects, hence the inclusion of 156 Key Projects, of which 41 are Measure AA projects. Given
this large increase, the Assistant General Managers worked closely with the Department
Managers to refine and tighten the individual project scopes of work for this upcoming fiscal
year to gain a high level of confidence that the scopes are realistic. To this end, the Action Plan
does rely heavily on adequate yet streamlined public participation, timely decision-making,
improved business and support systems, sufficient administrative project support, and the return
of much-needed staff capacity back to the individual departments to focus on department-led
projects.
The latter speaks specifically to the fact that over the last four years, substantial staffing
resources, particularly in the senior levels, have been pulled from various departments to pursue
and complete large, District-wide strategic initiatives, including the Strategic Plan, Vision Plan,
and Capital Finance Project. Pulling senior level staff to manage and support these endeavors
created a large deficit in project delivery, project support, and project mentoring capacity. The
redeployment of senior level capacity is significant and will substantially improve overall project
delivery across all departments. Tied to this four-year staffing impact is the fact that departments
are recalibrating their project delivery output potential. To account for this recalibration,
individual project budgets do include contingencies that generally range between 15% and 30%.
This recalibration will continue over the next year as the F OSM is implemented and new
positions are added, vacancies filled, and as departments have a better grasp of their regained and
added project delivery capacity. With this recalibration, the General Manager expects improved
refinements in project costing that will allow for lower total contingencies as part of future
budgets.
Proposed New Positions
Even with the redeployment of senior level staff to focus on department-led projects, additional
personnel resources are needed to address a growing core function gap, to begin implementing
the new FOSM organizational structure, and/or to provide much needed administrative support
to effectively manage the large ramp up of projects as described in further detail below. The
General Manager therefore recommends Board approval of nine (9) new positions as part of the
FY2015-16 Budget.
Core Function Gap – (1) Legislative and External Affairs Specialist
The addition of one new position is being requested as part of the FY2015-16 Budget to address
a long-standing gap in the District’s core functions to address legislative and external affairs that
has grown to the point where a dedicated and focused position is now needed with relevant
expertise, experience, and networking connections.
FOSM Recommendations – (4) Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Services Director;
Engineering and Construction Manager; Information Systems Division Manager; Special
Projects Manager
The FOSM, which is evaluating the District’s internal processes and organizational structure to
identify improvements for increasing operational efficiencies and overall project and service
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delivery output, has identified a number of significant gaps and deficiencies as part of their first
phase of work, which is focused on the Macro Level organizational structure. Based on this
analysis, the FOSM recommends the addition of four new positions as first tier priority positions
to begin addressing internal structural and functional deficiencies.
Support Systems – (4) Geographic and Information Systems Specialist; Information Technology
Specialist; Ranger; Supervising Ranger
Moreover, with the passage of Measure AA, the District is beginning to significantly ramp its
project delivery output to accomplish a greater number of projects to fulfill the commitments
made to the public regarding greater access, new additions of protected open space lands, and
resource restoration. The FY2015-16 proposed Action Plan includes a 71% increase in the
number of Measure AA projects and a 60% increase in the number of non-Measure AA projects
as compared to the prior fiscal year, for a total of 156 Key Projects. In order to support this large
increase in projects, two critical support systems positions are being recommended for inclusion
into the FY2015-16 Budget. In addition, two field positions are also being requested to maintain
the current level of service given the expanding facilities, new acreage of preserved lands, and
increase in visitor use.
Financial Implications to the Staffing Recommendations
Based on an analysis of the Five-Year Operating Forecast, which includes the position
recommendations listed above, these positions have been determined to be sustainable over the
long-term. In the short-term, for FY2015-16 only, the operating budget would exceed the
Controller’s OpEx Target by approximately $1.2 million. However, it is important to understand
that the Controller’s current financial model assumes a more gradual staffing growth over the
next five years, rather than front-loading the growth in the first one to two years. Based upon
consultation with the Controller, there is flexibility in the model to front-load staffing in the early
years and that up to approximately 40 new positions could be added, if necessary, within the next
3 years and still be sustainable based on the longer-term 30-year model.
Future New Positions
Given the District’s need for additional capacity to fulfill Measure AA and implement the Vision
Plan, and recognizing that the FOSM full build out is still forthcoming as well as the 40 total
positions that the District can sustain over the long term, the General Manager anticipates
returning to the Action Plan and Budget Committee (ABC) and the Board for additional new
position requests as part of or prior to the Midyear Review. These positions have not yet been
determined, and will be defined as part of the FOSM Phase II implementation and build out.
FY2015-16 Proposed Action Plan
The FY2015-16 Proposed District Action Plan contains 156 Key Projects, an increase of 60
projects, or 63%, over the FY2014-15 Action Plan. Forty-one are Measure AA projects
reflecting the first full implementation year of the Measure AA Expenditure Plan. Table 1 below
provides a summary of the FY2015-16 Key Projects by function and funding source.
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Table 1: FY2015-16 Action Plan Projects by Function
MAA Funded Non-MAA
Funded Total
10 4 14
6 18 24
25 21 46
0 14 14
0 17 17
0 41 41
41 115 156
Function
Public Outreach
Land Acquisition and Preservation
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Public Access and Education
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities and Other
Administrative and Other
TOTAL PROJECTS
FY2015-16 Proposed Budget
The FY2015-16 Proposed Budget for the District is based on the revenue forecast by the District
Controller in January 2015. For FY2015-16, property tax revenues of $36.31 million are
projected, and the first tranche of the Measure AA Bonds, estimated at $44.65 million, is
targeted to be received in Spring, 2015. The FY2015-16 Proposed District Budget totals $55.8
million and reflects the first full year of Measure AA Project implementation. The FY2015-16
Budget funds a total of 156 Action Plan Key Projects for the upcoming year. The capital budget
increased by 113% over FY2014-15, which reflects the District’s aggressive emphasis in project
delivery. Table 2 provides a summary of key revenue and expenditure categories for FY2015-
16.
Table 2: FY2015-16 Proposed District Budget
Source of Funds
General Fund $37,290,296 67%
Measure AA $18,022,950 32%
Grants $ 451,000 1%
Total Revenue $55,764,246 100%
Proposed Expenditure Budget
Operating Expenditures $21,183,307 38%
Capital Expenditures $10,414,311 19%
Land and Associated Costs $12,308,640 22%
Debt Service $11,142,744 20%
Property Management $ 795,244 1%
Total Expenditures $55,764,246 100%
FY2015-16 Proposed Staffing
District staffing for FY2015-16 is budgeted for 138.55 FTE, an increase of 14 positions over the
FY2014-15 adopted staffing level of 124.55 FTE. As part of the FY2014-15 Midyear Budget,
five positions were added to accelerate Measure AA project implementation. An additional nine
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positions are proposed for FY2015-16 as part of the first phase of the organizational restructuring
recommended as part of the FOSM.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (5-Year CIP)
As part of the FY2011-12 Adopted Budget on March 23, 2011 (R-11-43), the Board directed
staff to develop a five-year capital budget forecast and amended that direction at the December
19, 2012 Board meeting (R-12-121) to present a three-year capital forecast as part of the
FY2013-14 annual District budget process and, upon completion of the Vision Plan, to evaluate
the feasibility of a five-year capital forecast.
Staff has prepared a 5-Year CIP as part of the FY2015-16 budget development process, however,
the budget numbers in years four and five are very rough estimates and thus are not very useful.
Unlike cities and counties which have regular maintenance cycles for their infrastructure (e.g.,
road repaving, facilities upgrades, etc.), the District’s capital projects tend to be driven more by
regulatory requirements, partnership opportunities, and grant funding. Additionally, due to
unknown conditions or finding protected species at project sites, project delays often occur.
Finally, the unpredictability of some permitting processes can cause further delays. Due to these
factors, project priorities shift frequently making it difficult to accurately forecast both project
priorities and costs more than three years out. As a result, the General Manager recommends the
District prepare a Three-Year CIP rather than a Five-year CIP. The District Controller concurs
with the recommendation, as only years 1 through 3 of capital cost information is needed for
bonding purposes.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
This agenda item was reviewed by the Action Plan and Budget Committee on January 29,
February 3, and February 5, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT
Final adoption of the Proposed FY2015-16 District Action Plan and Budget by the Board would
authorize $55.8 million from the General Fund and $548,000 from the Hawthorns Fund to
accomplish the District’s work plan for the next fiscal year. This Agenda Item is only the initial
review of the Action Plan and Budget. Final adoption is scheduled for March 25, 2015.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This agenda item is not a project and is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
NEXT STEPS
The Board determines whether the Action Plan and Budget Committee shall meet to further
discuss and refine the Proposed FY2015-16 District Action Plan and Budget.
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The Board considers adoption of the FY2015-16 Proposed District Action Plan and Budget at
the March 25, 2015 Board Meeting.
Attachment:
1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-16 District Action Plan and Budget
Action Plan and Budget Committee:
Curt Riffle, Chair
Yoriko Kishimoto
Pete Siemens
Prepared by:
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager
Ana Ruiz, Assistant General Manager
Jane Mark, Planning Manager
Michael Newburn, Operations Manager
Shelly Lewis, Public Affairs Manager
Michael Williams, Real Property Manager
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
Tina Hugg, Senior Planner
Gina Coony, Planner III
Gordon Baillie, Management Analyst
Elaina Cuzick, Real Property Specialist
Peggy Koenig, Public Affairs Specialist
Amudha Sankar, Senior Administrative Assistant
Contact person:
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager
PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16
DISTRICT ACTION
PLAN AND BUDGET
SECTION I:
PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
DISTRICT ACTION PLAN
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ACTION PLAN
The annual District Action Plan forms the fiscal year work program and includes all of the projects and
key initiatives that the District will pursue and for which it will dedicate staff and financial resources.
With the approval of the Measure AA by the voters in June 2013, this next fiscal year represents the first
full year of Measure AA project funding. Significant staff resources have been redeployed to focus
public access, land preservation, and environmental restoration projects, including Measure AA-funded
capital projects. The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Action Plan contains a total of 156 projects, of
which 41, or 26%, are eligible for Measure AA reimbursement. The total number of Action Plan Key
Projects increased by 63% (60 projects) from the prior year, which reflects the District’s aggressive
emphasize on project delivery.
DESCRIPTION
The District’s annual Action Plan identifies all of the key projects and initiatives that the District will work
on for the upcoming year. The Action Plan projects are grouped into one of the following programs:
• Land Acquisition and Preservation
• Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
• Public Access and Education
• Public Outreach
• Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other
• Administrative Support
The scope, schedule, budget, and funding source for each project are described in the Action Plan to
inform the Board and public about the details of the work program and anticipated milestones, and
assist staff with project tracking and management. The Action Plan is cross referenced to the budget
and provides the project detail to explain the total anticipated expenditures and budget allocations. The
project costs shown in the Action Plan reflect the direct project costs; staffing costs are shown as part of
the salaries and benefits budget.
Action Plan projects are further categorized as Priority 1 or 2 based on the following criteria:
Priority 1 Projects
• Associated with an imminent legal or binding commitment
• Are grant/Measure AA-funded and have a funding deadline
• Address a public health and/or safety concern
• Provide an immediate opportunity to protect or mitigate a threat to regional biodiversity
• Add internal efficiencies to expedite project delivery
• Are time-sensitive, such as imminent deadlines/need, ready partners, ready opportunity
• Provide greatest beneficial impact to achieving the District’s Strategic Plan goals:
Goal 1 – Promote, establish and implement a common conservation vision with partners
Goal 2 – Connect people to open space and a regional vision
Goal 3 – Strengthen organizational capacity to fulfill the mission
Priority 2 Projects
• No imminent deadlines or other time-sensitive requirements
• Enhance organizational effectiveness and support strategic plan goals to a lesser level
• Facilitate future partnerships
Section I - Page 1
Finally, the funding source for each project is indicated with the following abbreviations:
OpEx-GF: Operating Budget – General Fund
OpEx-Hwth: Operating Budget – Hawthorn Fund
CapEx-GF: Capital Budget – General Fund
CapEx-GF: Capital Budget – Hawthorn Fund
CapEx-MAA: Capital Budget – Measure AA
FY2015-16 PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
The voter-approved Measure AA Expenditure Plan serves to guide the District’s capital program to
increase public access to District lands, preserve additional land, and restore the natural resources and
protect wildlife habitats. The Action Plan includes these Measure AA projects, non-Measure AA capital
projects, such as Tier 2 Vision Plan projects and staff facility improvements, as well as non-capital
projects. A tally of the FY2015-16 Action Plan Key Projects by function and funding source is provided in
Table 1 below.
Table 1: FY2015-16 Action Plan Projects by Function
The following pages present the District’s FY2015-16 Proposed Action Plan by department and provide
detail regarding the Key Projects.
MAA Funded Non-MAA
Funded Total
10 4 14
61824
25 21 46
01414
01717
04141
41 115 156
Function
Public Outreach
Land Acquisition and Preservation
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Public Access and Education
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities and Other
Administrative and Other
TOTAL PROJECTS
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY 2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
PROGRAM: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Priority 1
Board Room PA
System
Replacement
PA System Upgrade for Board
Room to replace aging system and
inconsistent performance.
Hire a contractor to replace Board Room PA/recording
system.
Q3 FY15-16 $20,000 OpEx - GF
Client software
upgrades
Upgrade Microsoft Office Suite of
software. Required for continued
usage of add-ins and software
support.
Upgrade Microsoft Office Suite to Office 15/16 when
released. Requires building and testing of image.
Q3/Q4 FY15-16 $57,270 OpEx - GF
Document
Management
System
Implementation
Procure and implement a digital
storage solution for District
documents and records.
Acquisition/installation of a document management
system. The scope includes interface with IAFS for the
systematic uploading of invoices and contracts.
Q2 FY15-16 $100,000 CapEx - GF
Field Office IT
Equipment
Replacement
Replace aging computer hardware
(6+ yrs).
Reconfigure workstation area amd replace aging IT
equipment for each field office.
Q1 FY15-16 $10,800 OpEx - GF
Information
Technology (IT)
Strategic Plan
Develop a 5-year District-wide IT
Strategic Plan to effectively fullfill
the District's mission, policies, and
goals.
Hire consultant to evaluate current IT technology and
systems and prepare a 5-year strategic business plan to
guide immediate and upcoming IT needs that considers
process improvements, business continuity/disaster
recovery as well as current and future
technology/legal/safety requirements.
Q3 FY15-16 $50,000 OpEx - GF
Priority 2
District-wide
Intranet
Provide a more efficient and
effective mode of sharing
information with employees.
Design intranet site interface and determine and
develop content. Pilot launch in Administration and
Operations.
Q1 FY15-16 $0 OpEx - GF
Field Office IT
Infrastructure
Upgrades
IT infrastructure upgrades for Field
Offices.
Complete FFO and SFO server/client updates, includes
setting up domain active directory services, roaming
profiles, and file storage improvements.
Q2/Q3 FY15-16 $2,000 OpEx - GF
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
ADMINISTRATION
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
ADMINISTRATION - 1 of 2Section I - Page 3
ATTACHMENT 1
FY 2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
ADMINISTRATION
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PROGRAM: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Priority 1
Issue General
Obligation Bond
for Measure AA
Prepare for and issue General
Obligation (GO) Bonds.
Work with bond counsel, underwriter, and Trustee to
issue the District's first tranche of Measure AA GO
Bonds.
Q1 FY15-16 Included in
bond issuance
OpEx - GF
Integrated
Accounting and
Financial System -
Phase II
Replace the obsolete Fundware
system and provide the District with
more robust financial planning,
analysis and forecasting
capabilities
Implementation/rollout of the HR modules and possibly
electronic timecards. Consultant-led analysis of
District's current business processes in IAFS for
possible improvement and streamlining.
Q3 FY15-16 $38,000 CapEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
PROGRAM: HUMAN RESOURCES
Priority 1
Telecommuting
and Remote
Access Policy
Consider the feasibility of
telecommuting to allow District
employees to work remotely.
Research the feasibility of creating policies and
procedures to allow employee access to the District
computer network to work remotely.
Q1 FY15-16 $0 OpEx - GF
Priority 2
Performance
Planning and
Evaluation
Process and
Forms
Provide a more streamlined and
meaningful employee performance
evaluation process.
Develop new process and prepare new forms to
conduct performance evaluations for office and field
staff.
FY15-16 $5,000 OpEx - GF
Training Database Update Database functionality to
meet current informational needs.
Work with consultant to add multiple user access, more
reports, and more data fields to database.
Q1 FY15-16 $1,000 OpEx - GF
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OTHER
Priority 1
AO3 Office Space Prepare new leased office space at
AO3 to accommodate staff growth.
Remodel new leased office space and purchase and
install furniture and IT network.
Q1 FY15-16 $55,000 OpEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
PROGRAM: LITIGATION
Priority 1
ECdM Staging
Area Cost-
Recovery
Attempt to recover costs from
ECdM Staging Area drainage
failures.
Work with the Planning Department to seek recovery
costs.
TBD Budget of
$75,000
carried in
Planning Dept
OpEx - GF
Mt Umunhum
Road Access
Rights
Obtain legal rights needed for
planned road access.
Work with Real Property to successfully conclude
negotiated purchase, or litigate to perfect or acquire
needed road rights.
TBD Budget of
$100,000
carried in Real
Property
Department.
OpEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
PROGRAM: RISK MANAGEMENT
Priority 1 - None
Priority 2
Integration of
Insurance
Requirements into
IAFS
To ensure Purchase Orders with no
contract carry appropriate
insurance coverage.
Pursue the feasibility of integration of indemnification
and insurance requirements into IAFS for Purchase
Orders, in conformance with CJPIA’s recommendations.
Q2 Discussion with
Accounting, NW; Q4
determination made if
integration doable; if so,
plan incorporated
$0 OpEx - GF
PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Priority 1
Records Retention
Update
Update the Records Retention
Policies and Practices, particularly
as applies to email.
Research and update Records Retention schedule and
develop policy.
Q4 FY15-16 $0 OpEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
GENERAL COUNSEL
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
PROGRAM: ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Priority 1
Begin FOSM
Implementation
Following completion of the FOSM
Study, organizational and process
changes will be implemented to
improve the District's delivery of its
mission and Measure AA projects.
To be determined once the FOSM report is completed
(February 2015).
TBD $100,000 OpEx - GF
Bond Oversight
Committee (BOC)
Formation and
Setup
Form the Bond Oversight
Committee to verify Measure AA
expenditures, and prepare new
members for their first year of work.
Announce BOC recruitment, place ads and
announcements on various media, receive and review
applications, schedule and conduct Board interviews,
schedule vote and appointment by the Board, schedule
oath of office, prepare District on-boarding binder,
conduct BOC orientation.
Q3 FY15-16:
recruitment process
Q4 FY15-16: BOC
selection and
orientation
$2,500 OpEx - GF
Budget
Development
Process
Prepare new budget spreadsheets
to assist Departments in preparing
the annual Budget/Capital
Improvement Plan.
Compile budget development spreadsheets from all
departments and assemble new system of integrated
spreadsheets for District-wide department use to
prepare the annual District Budget.
Q3 FY15-16 $0 OpEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
GENERAL MANAGER
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
GENERAL MANAGER - 1 of 1Section I - Page 6
ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
Priority 1
Upper La Honda
Creek Grazing
Infrastructure
(MAA 5-2)
Complete fencing and water system
upgrades to implement
conservation grazing program.
Develop plans for fencing and water system to complete
grazing infrastructure within Pasture 4 area of Upper La
Honda Creek OSP (McDonald Ranch) and hire contractor
to complete construction.
Q3 Field reviews
and develop bid
documents.
Q4 Complete
construction.
$285,000 CapEx - MAA
La Honda Creek
Endangered
Wildlife Protection
(MAA 7-4)
Restore coho salmon and
steelhead habitat within San
Gregorio Creek at the Event Center
parcel of La Honda Creek OSP.
Working with partners (San Mateo County Resource
Conservation District, Peninsula Open Space Trust),
complete field reviews and review preliminary through
final engineered designs.
Q4 Complete field
reviews and design
review.
Q1 FY2015-16,
contract for
payment.
$28,000 CapEx - MAA
La Honda Creek
Grazing
Infrastructure
(MAA 7-5)
Complete fencing, water system,
and corral upgrades to implement
conservation grazing program.
Develop plans for corral rebuild within Driscoll Ranch
area of La Honda Creek OSP (McDonald Ranch),
including necessary additional fencing and water system
infrastructure and hire contractor to complete
construction.
Q1 Complete field
reviews and
develop bid
documents.
Q2 Complete
construction.
$132,000 CapEx - MAA
Russian Ridge
Grazing
Infrastructure
(MAA 9-1)
Complete fencing upgrades to
implement conservation grazing
program.
Develop plans for fencing to complete grazing
infrastructure within former Mindego Ranch area of
Russian Ridge OSP and hire contractor to complete
construction.
Q1 Complete field
reviews and
develop bid
documents.
Q2 Complete
construction.
$91,000 CapEx - MAA
Wildlife Passage
Improvements:
Highway 17
(MAA 20-1)
Improve wildlife movement across
State Highway 17 in Santa Clara
County near Lexington Reservoir.
Working with partners (CalTrans, Peninsula Open Space
Trust, Santa Clara County Parks), complete conceptual
design for wildlife crossing structure.
Q2 Prepare RFP
and hire contractor.
Q3 Complete
conceptual design.
$120,000 CapEx - MAA
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Mindego Ranch
Aquatic Species
Habitat
Enhancement Plan
Implementation
Implement long-term management
plan for sensitive aquatic species at
Mindego Ranch area of Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Collect additonal San Francisco Garter Snake (SFGS)
and other sensitive aquatic species distribution and
abundance data and begin bullfrog eradication efforts.
Q1-Q2 Complete
second year SFGS
monitoring and staff
training.
Q4 Complete Year-
2 Report.
$60,700 OpEx - GF
Endangered
Species Act Take
Permit: Safe
Harbors
Agreement
Streamline permitting process for
District projects that may impact
protected species.
Develop agreement with US Fish and Wildlife Service to
permit take of listed species when implementing projects.
Q2-Q4 Develop
Safe Harbors
Agreement with
USFWS.
$25,000 OpEx - GF
Predator/
Livestock
Predation Policy
Develop District Policy for response
to predator interactions with public
and tenants to protect human
health and safety.
Develop District policy describing responses to different
types of predator interactions and management actions to
minimize negative interactions, included economic losses
for agricultural tenants.
Q2-Q4 Develop
Policy with
consultant and PNR
Committee.
$10,000 OpEx - GF
Toto Ranch
Grazing
Management Plan
Develop plan for conservation
grazing of property that includes
water infrastructure and resource
management.
Work with tenant to develop grazing management plan
for Toto Ranch area of Tunitas Creek OSP.
Q1 Hire consultant
complete plan.
$25,000 OpEx - GF
October Farm
Grazing
Management Plan
Develop plan for conservation
grazing of property that includes
water infrastructure and resource
management.
Work with tenant to develop grazing management plan
for October Farm area of Purisima Creek Redwoods
OSP.
Q3 Hire consultant
complete plan.
$25,000 OpEx - GF
Integrated Pest
Management
(IPM) Program
Implementation
Manage pests In District preserves
and facilities.
Provide training to staff, contractors and volunteers to
implement IPM control of high priority pests, including
monitoring and reporting. Develop pest management
database. Hire contractors to implement IPM treatments
of priority sites.
Q1 through Q4.$113,400 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Marbled Murrelet
Recovery Planning
Collaborate with regional partners
to develop recovery actions for
endangered species.
Work with partners to create regional work group to
develop a marbled murrelet recovery plan, including
habitat modeling to identify priority habitat conservation
areas. Seek grant funding and state/federal partnerships
to develop and implement recovery actions.
Q1 through Q4.$5,000 OpEx - GF
Restoration
Forestry
Demonstration
Project
Develop pilot project to restore
degraded forest habitat on District
Open Space Preserve. This
Project Facilitates Measure AA
Implementation.
Retain Registered Professional Forester to identify
suitable pilot project site and prepare plans to permit
timber harvest to restore degraded forest land and to
evaluate opportunities for carbon sequestration.
Q4 FY 14-15 -
Select consultants.
Q1 Evaluate
potential sites,
select location.
Q2,Q3 Prepare
timber harvest plan
or CEQA
documents.
$60,000 OpEx - GF
Madonna Creek
Agricultural
Production Plan
Develop plan for agricultural use of
property, includes production areas,
water infrastructure, and resource
management. This Project
Facilitates Measure AA
Implementation.
Prepare agricultural production plan detailing agricultural
use of Madonna Creek portion of Miramontes Ridge OSP
in conjunction with tenant.
Q3 Hire consultant
to develop a plan.
Q1 FY2016-17
Complete plan.
$25,000 OpEx - GF
Priority 2
Control of Slender
False Brome
Control slender false brome on
District lands and neighboring
properties and work to prevent re-
infestation.
Manage slender false brome on preserves and oversee a
cost reimbursement program to encourage District
neighbors to eradicate slender false brome on properties
adjacent to District lands through contracts with San
Mateo Resource Conservation District.
Q3 Complete
annual treatments.
$113,820 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION (Cont'd)
Priority 2 (Cont'd)
Sudden Oak
Death (SOD)
Monitoring and
Research
Fund and assist SOD research, and
continue to identify and monitor
infested areas.
Continue treatment for and research of Sudden Oak
Death.
Q3 Complete
annual prevention
treatments.
$25,100 OpEx - GF
Prescribed Fire
Program
Development
Develop prescribed fire program for
MROSD grasslands and prepare
environmental review.
Prepare prescribed fire program for suitable MROSD
grassland properties. Hire consultant to design program
and prepare environmental review. Develop Grassland
Management Plan for Russian Ridge grasslands, utilizing
fire and other management treatments to restore habitat.
Q2 Draft prescribed
fire program with
staff.
Q3 Hire consultant.
Q4 Begin
environmental
review process.
$100,000 OpEx - GF
Archaeological
Resource Survey,
Assessment, and
Curation
Develop curation plans for high
priority resources to fulfill
stewardship and education mission
of District.
Working with regional archaeologists, survey high priority
sites and develop plans to manage high priority sites and
artifacts. Finalize curation guidelines. Continue to survey
and curate sites and artifacts in future years based on
guidelines.
Q1 Complete
surveys.
Q2 Develop draft
curation guidelines.
Q4 Finalize curation
guidelines &
implementation
plan.
$10,000 OpEx - GF
Alpine Road
Salamander
Undercrossing
Design and fund construction of an
underpassing at Alpine Road
between Skyline Ridge and
Russian Ridge OSPs at Mindego
Creek.
Research similar designs and grant funding opportunities.
Develop contacts with San Mateo County Roads
Department and hire engineer to develop plans and
specifications.
Q4 Complete
preliminary design
and cost estimate
for County review.
$25,000 CapEx - GF
Tunitas Creek
Open Space
Preserve Water
Infrastructure
Complete water system upgrades to
implement conservation grazing
program.
Install water system infrastructure to complete installation
of water well drilled in FY2014-15.
Q1 Complete water
system installation.
$15,000 CapEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION (Cont'd)
Priority 2 (Cont'd)
Skyline Ridge
Open Space
Preserve Water
Infrastructure
Complete water system upgrades to
implement conservation grazing
program.
Install water system infratructure to segregate grazing
water system from residential water system at Big Dipper
Ranch area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Q2 Hire contractor
to install water
infrastructure.
$10,000 CapEx - GF
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION
Priority 1
El Corte de
Madera Creek
Watershed
Protection
Program: Final
Phase
(MAA 4-2)
Reduce sedimentation to El Corte
de Madera and San Gregorio
Creeks.
Construction at 4 locations, construction oversight,
design. Preconstruction biological monitoring. Complete
final phase of road/trail restoration to reduce downstream
sediment delivery.
Q2,Q3 Construction
of final phase
project sites.
$157,000 CapEx - MAA
El Corte de
Madera Creek
Watershed
Protection
Program: Re-
assessment and
Implementation
(MAA 4-3)
Reduce sedimentation to El Corte
de Madera and San Gregorio
Creeks.
Following completion of the final projects, conduct new
erosion assessment to update 10-year old assessment
and develop plans for road/trail restoration and begin
implementation process for priority sites.
Q2,Q3 Complete
assessment and
begin
implementation of
priority sites.
$36,000 CapEx - MAA
La Honda Creek
Watershed
Protection
Program
(MAA 7-2)
Upgrade ranch road system to
prevent erosion and sediment input
to anadromous streams.
Design road upgrade program to address priority sites.Q1 Finalize Design
and Permitting.
Q2 Bid and award
contract.
Q4 Prepare Annual
Grant Report.
$503,000
* Grant
Funding:
$231,000
CapEx - MAA
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FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Resource
Management
Grants Program
To fund research on natural
processes within District Preserves.
Continue funding of research projects. Conduct 5-Year
review of program and Policy.
Q1 through Q4.
Q4: 5-Year review
of program and
Policy
$25,000 OpEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER
Priority 1
Lehigh Quarry
Public Meetings
Per settlement agreement, hold
public meetings to inform
understanding of ongoing quarry/
cement plant operations, permit
compliance, and associated issues.
Schedule and conduct meetings, coordinate with
regulatory agencies, Lehigh, and public to maintain
understanding of ongoing operations, and issues.
Q4 FY2014-15 Hold
meeting.
Q2 FY2015-16 Hold
meeting.
$5,000 OpEx - GF
Guadalupe River
Mercury Total
Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL)
Coordinated
Monitoring
Program
Comply with Regional Water
Quality Control Board orders to
investigate and monitor TMDL
implementation.
Implement fourth year of the coordinated monitoring effort
to assess TMDL implementation success at reducing
mercury within Guadalupe River Watershed.
Q3 FY19-20 -
Complete
monitoring.
$25,000 OpEx - GF
Peninsula Working
Group Strategic
Plan: Pescadero
Watershed
Assessment and
Planning
Complete a coordinated
conservation plan for the
Pescadero Creek Watershed that
identifies priority actions for
redwood, steelhead, and marbled
murrelet conservation.
Compile, review, and synthesize conservation planning
documents for Pescadero Creek Watershed to identify
and prioritize focus areas for conservation and habitat
restoration actions for redwoods and steelhead.
Q1 Review and
synthesize available
conservation
documents.
Q2 Develop
Implementation
Plan for Priority
Projects.
Staff time only OpEx - GF
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FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
NATURAL RESOURCES
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER (Cont'd)
Priority 2
Carbon
Sequestration /
Climate Change
Analysis
Evaluate District opportunities to
enhance carbon sequestration on
Preserves through management
actions.
Hire consultant(s) to evaluate opportunities for carbon
sequestration on District Preserves and calculate
potential carbon credits, including evaluation of future
climate change models.
Q3 Hire consultant
to evaluate carbon
sequestration
opportunities.
$60,000 OpEx - GF
Natural Resources
Procedures
Manual
Develop manual to describe natural
resources programs and
procedures.
Assemble manual that describes programs, procedures
and practices of natural resource functions.
Q3, Q4 Develop
manual outline.
FY 2016-17
Complete manual.
Staff time only OpEx - GF
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PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION
Priority 1
Harkins Bridge
Replacement
(MAA 3-4)
Replace failing bridge (Harkins)
over Purisima Creek.
Obtain permit for and construct replacement bridge over
Purisima Creek.
Q1 - Scoping
Q2 - Bidding
Q3 - Construction
$501,500 CapEx - MAA
Stevens Canyon
Trail Bridges
(MAA 17-4)
Replace one bridge and install a
new bridge over a wet ford.
Design and obtain permits for replacement of one
existing footbridge and a new footbridge. Construct the
replacement bridge.
Q1 - Design and
Permits.
Q2 - Construction
$200,000 CapEx-MAA
Mt Umunhum Trail
Construction
(MAA 23-2)
Continue constructing the trail to
the summit of Mt. Umunhum.
Continue the work currently underway to build a trail to
the summit of Mt. Umunhum.
Q1 FY2016-17 -
Complete trail
Budget of
$95,000 is
being carried
by Planning
CapEx - MAA
Seasonal Ranger
Program
Implement a seasonal ranger
program.
Obtain Board approval for new position classifications
and implement the seasonal ranger program.
Q2 - Hire seasonal
rangers
$60,000 OpEx - GF
Preserve Entrance
Signage Upgrades
Improve signage at preserve
entrances to better identify the
properties as District preserves.
Fabricate ten new preserve entrance signs to replace
aged signs; rebrand with logo and reposition when
necessary to be more visible to the public.
Q4 - Complete sign
installation
$100,000 OpEx - GF
Priority 2
Preserve Signage
Improvements
Continue to upgrade preserve
signboards to meet new District
standard.
Continue the process of upgrading District preserve
signboards. The new type of signboard is more resilient
to weather and more attractive for public use.
Q4 - Complete
installation of
purchased
signboards
$24,000 OpEx - GF
Evaluate Potential
Closure of
Unmaintained
Trails
Evaluate potential closure of trails
that are not maintained.
Evaluate the closure of trails that are no longer
maintained and and are not consistent with current trail
circulation patterns (for example the ends of the Lobitos
and North Ridge trails).
Q2 - Research $2,000 OpEx - GF
Visitor Use
Statistics - Rancho
San Antonio
Create a scalable system to obtain
accurate parking and trail use
statistics.
Create a pilot project to measure the number of
vehicles entering Rancho San Antonio and other use
patterns in the preserve.
Q3 - Complete
research and
purchase units
Q4 - Install system
$7,000 OpEx - GF
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
OPERATIONS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
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OPERATIONS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 2 (Cont'd)
AEDs for District
Emergency
Response
Vehicles
Research the costs, feasibility, and
issues of equipping all District
emergency response vehicles with
Automated External Defibrillators
(AEDs).
Research the feasibility of equipping all District
Emergency Response Vehicles with Automated
External Defribrillators, including initial and ongoing
costs and protocols that would be needed. If viable the
AED's would be purchased in FY 2016-17.
Q2 FY15-16 -
Research and
develop proposal
Q3 FY16-17 -
Purchase AED's
$0 OpEx - GF
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OTHER
Priority 1
Temporary
Facilities for
Operations Staff
Evaluate locations for temporary
facilties to meet immediate office
and workspace needs for
Operations' staff.
Evaluate locations and options for obtaining space for
staff workspace needs.
Q3 - Complete
evaluations and
purchase or lease
facilities.
$50,000 CapEx - GF
Priority 2
Upper La Honda
Demolitions -
Paulin and
Houghton
Complete the demolition of two
cabins in La Honda Creek.
Obtain permits and demolish the Paulin House
(adjacent to the Redwood Cabin) and the Houghton
structure (adjacent to the White Barn).
Q1 - Scoping
Q2 - Bidding
Q3 - Demolition
$390,000 CapEx - GF
District-wide
Bridge Inventory
Compile master list of District
bridges.
Compile a list of all District bridges, evaluate their
condition, and develop repair and replacement
schedule. Conduct engineering analysis and load
testing on critical bridges.
Q2 - Collect data
Q3- Final
recommendations
$80,000 OpEx - GF
District-wide
Structures and
Demolitions
Inventory
Evaluate condition of District
structures.
Compile master list of District structures and determine
which structures to retain or demolish.
Q2 - Collect data
Q3- Final
recommendations
$60,000 OpEx - GF
Computerized
Maintenance
Management
System
Develop a computerized
Maintenance Management System.
Select a consultant and start work on a computerized
Maintenance Management System to coordinate work
orders and develop a cost history.
Q4 - Begin research
on a possible
systems.
$50,000 CapEX - GF
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OPERATIONS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OTHER (Cont'd)
Priority 2 (Cont'd)
Skyline Field
Office Safety and
Maintenance
Conduct repairs and upgrades
necessary to maintain safety at the
Skyline Field Office and to improve
staff efficiency and working
conditions.
Repair the driveway; asphalt parking areas; install an
automated entry gate; repair and repaint the Skyline
water tank; and prepare for other facility modifications.
Varied by
subproject
$200,000 CapEx - GF
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NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
Priority 1
POST Hendrys
Creek Property
Land Restoration
(MAA 22-1)
Environmental restoration of
Hendrys Creek property.
Schedule is dependent upon SCVWD environmental
review. Next steps following CEQA: develop plans and
specs for a) SWPPP preparation, b) permitting, and c)
contractor bidding. Coordinate with SC County,
SCVWD, and regulatory agencies including DFW,
USFWS, RWQCB, ACOE. CEQA Review to be done by
SCVWD and therefore those costs are not included.
TBD: Design &
Permitting
(dependent on
schedule of
SCVWD for CEQA
review)
Budget of
$30,000
carried by
Real Property
CapEx - MAA
Water Rights Evaluate District water rights for
domestic, stockwatering and
resource preservation purposes
and to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
Identify District rights; map their location(s); resolve
conflicts between existing and reported use; organize
and backfile paperwork as needed; install gages for
necessary reporting requirements; prepare position
description for new District position as Water Rights
Specialist and present to Board for approval. Work
closely with Watermaster to develop a plan for potential
off-site storage in wet months for use during dry months
to support existing and future ag use and to provide
habitat for listed species or species of special concern.
Project and budget are anticipated to shift to NR Dept at
the 2015-16 Midyear; therefore, no action beyond Q3 is
included in this summary. Funds remaining at Q3 will be
shifted to NR Dept.
Q1-Q3 Continue
assessment and
documentation of
water rights and
pond gauge /
diversion meter
installation. Identify
and describe all
existing water
collection and
diversion facilities
and water use on
Preserves.
Q4 Project and
budget shift to NR
Dept
$305,000 CapEx - GF
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Key Project Purpose
Project Description
NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION AND RESTORATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Mindego Public
Access and Demo -
True Ranch
Remediation,
Demolition, &
Restoration
Complete remaining demolition and
restoration work to allow public
access.
Complete demolition of two structures ("Grandma's
House" and the True House), remediation of an
existing corral, and clean up of Giandrea Cabin.
Q1 Prepare Bid
Documents &
complete permit
processing; Q2
Obtain permits, Bid
& complete
demolition. Q3 -
Project Close out.
$363,000 CapEx - GF
Priority 2 - None
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION
Priority 1
Cooley Landing
Interpretative
Facilities Design &
Implementation
(MAA 2-1)
Continue working in partnership
with City of East Palo Alto on
Cooley Landing Interpretative
Facilities and Infrastructure.
Design and implement interpretative facilities,
infrastructure and signage related to Cooley Landing
Park in East Palo Alto.
Q2- Design /
permitting ; Q3-4
Construction
(schedule
determined by City)
$856,000 CapEx - MAA
(Funds
pending
Agreement
Amendment
with City)
Ravenswood Bay
Trail
(MAA 2-2)
Complete design and
environmental review for the Bay
Trail gap north of Ravenswood
Open Space Preserve.
Complete design and engineering documents and
CEQA review for Ravenswood Bay Trail gap. Easement
expenditures are budgeted in Real Property.
Q3 CEQA to Board
Q4 RFP for design
& construction
$137,000 Cap Ex - MAA
El Corte de
Madera Oljon Trail
Implementation
Phases III/IV
(MAA 4-4)
Continue implementation of Phases
III and IV of overall staging area
and Oljon Trail project.
Complete permitting for Phase III/IV trails. Complete
Phase II culvert and Phase IV puncheon permitting.
Construction by Operations field crew anticipated in
FY16-17.
Q1 - Plan Update
and Bio
Assessment
Q2 - Submit for
Permits
$32,000 CapEx - MAA
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Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
La Honda Creek
Sears Ranch
Interim Parking
Area and Trail
Connections
(MAA 5-4)
Phase I implementation of Board
approved Master Plan and adopted
CEQA document. This project is a
proposed MAA addition from the
Parking Lot list for new Capital
Project Manager (Public
Access).
Initiate planning for interim staging area at Sears Ranch
Road. Would include signage, opening existing trails to
public use, and scoping new connector trail.
TBD, based on hire
date of Capital
Project Manager
$107,000 CapEx - MAA
La Honda Creek
Red Barn Parking
Area and Trail
Connections
(MAA 5-5)
Phase I implementation of Board
approved Master Plan and adopted
CEQA document. Expedite opening
of La Honda Creek Open Space
Preserve with public access
connections to approx. five (5)
miles of Ridge Trail. This project
is a proposed MAA addition from
the Parking Lot list for new
Capital Project Manager (Public
Access).
Initiate design and engineering of public trail access and
parking area at Red Barn.
TBD, based on hire
date of Capital
Project Manager
$98,000 CapEx - MAA
Mindego Hill Trail -
Open to Public
(once grazing
infrastructure &
True Ranch demo
and restoration
completed)
(MAA 9-4)
Provide public access to Mindego
Hill.
Develop and install signage and complete installation of
gates and fencing prior to opening Mindego Hill Trail to
the public. Trail can open once grazing operations
commitments to San Mateo County and the Farm
Bureau are fulfilled (see True Ranch remediation,
demolition, & restoration above).
Q2 Complete public
access
infrastructure
(gates, signs)
Open to public once
demo complete and
cattle on property
$67,000 CapEx - MAA
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FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
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Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Russian Ridge
Public Trail Access
to Council Circle
(MAA 9-5)
Complete public trail access to the
existing POST Council Circle.
Complete public trail access (road and drainage
improvements, signage, gates) to the existing POST
Council Circle once prior commitments to San Mateo
County and the Farm Bureau are fulfilled. This project
will be completed at same time as demolition project
(MAA 9-2) and some work may be completed by demo
contractor. (Note - this is minor repair work to existing
roads, not new grading work - therefore no grading
permit required.)
Q1/Q2 Develop
scope and
implement with field
staff
$10,000
(in addition to
costs carried
in MAA 9-2
above)
CapEx - MAA
Bay Area Ridge
Trail Crossing:
Highway 17
(MAA 20-2)
Collaborate with regional partners
and regulatory agencies to promote
regional trail connections and
facilitate trail crossing over Highway
17.
Pending agency approval, evaluate opportunities for
regional trail connection; complete scoping and
conceptual design of Bay Area Ridge Trail crossing over
Highway 17. Coordinate with partner and regulatory
agencies on evaluating potential public access for
regional trail connection and crossing across Highway
17.
Dependent on
CALTRANS
agreement and
schedule
$62,000 CapEx - MAA
Bear Creek
Stables Site Plan
and CEQA
(MAA 21-4)
Complete Site Plan and
environmental review
documentation to include as part of
the future Lease negotiations for
the stables management and
operations.
Complete development of the Bear Creek Stables Site
Plan and environmental review for CEQA compliance.
Prepare evaluation criteria for the Request for
Proposals (RFP) for solicitation of future tenant.
Support Real Property department in tenant selection
process.
Q1 PNR & Board
Tenative Approval
Q1 CEQA
Q2 Board Approval
$86,000 CapEx - MAA
Taxable for
purposes of
bond funding
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Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Bear Creek
Redwoods Public
Access (Phase 1
Implementation)
(MAA 21-5)
Provide new parking lot and other
visitor-serving amenities for the
Preserve. This project is a
proposed MAA addition from the
MAA Parking Lot list per ABC
recommendation, for new
Capital Project Manager (Public
Access).
Following approval of the Preserve Plan and adoption of
CEQA document, design and permit Phase 1 access
improvements.
Q3 Initiate design
phase
Q4 PNR review
Q4 Complete
design & permitting
$293,000 CapEx - MAA
Bear Creek
Redwoods Alma
College Site
Rehabilitation Plan
and CEQA
(MAA 21-6)
Complete Alma College Site
Rehabilitation Plan and
environmental review. This
project is a proposed MAA
addition from the MAA Parking
Lot list per ABC
recommendation.
Complete development of the Alma College Site
Rehabilitation Plan and complete environmental review
for CEQA compliance. Expedited schedule requires new
contract project planner support.
Q1 Develop Site
Plan and hold
public meetings
Q2/Q3 CEQA
Q4 Plan approval
$270,000 CapEx - MAA
Mt Umunhum Trail
Construction
(MAA 23-2)
Continue construction for
completion of Mt. Umunhum Trail to
the Summit.
Construction by Operations field crew to continue last 2
miles of trail construction. Budget includes heavy
equipment rental and materials only.
See Operations
Action Plan
$95,000 CapEx - MAA
Mt. Um Summit
Restoration,
Parking & Landing
Zone
(MAA 23-4)
Continue next phase of design,
permitting and construction of
public access amenities for Summit
restoration.
Develop design for Summit restoration, trail, parking lot,
and amenities. Obtain permits and complete
construction documents. Begin construction.
Q1: Complete
overlook design,
summit concept
Q2/Q3: Schematic
Design Q4:
Permitting,
construction docs,
initial construction
$611,000 CapEx - MAA
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Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Mt Umunhum
Guadalupe Creek
Overlook &
Bridges
(MAA 23-5)
Complete construction of Mt. Um
Trail Bridges and Overlook.
Develop design, obtain permits, and construct the
Guadalupe Creek overlook (project budget assumes
built platform with piers - actual design unknown at this
time). Purchase and install prefabricated two COR-TEN
steel bridges. Crew to construct one wood bridge.
Budget includes helicopter.
Q1-Q2 Permitting,
install/construct
bridges
Q2-Q3 Construct
overlook
$213,000 CapEx - MAA
Mt Umunhum
Road Design,
Permitting &
Implementation
(MAA 23-6)
Complete Mt Umunhum Road
design, engineering and permitting.
Complete design, engineering and permitting for
improvements and safety upgrades to Mt. Umunhum
Road.
Q1/Q2 Assemble
Team, Scoping; Q2-
Q4 Engineering,
Design, permitting.
$333,000 CapEx - MAA
Bear Creek
Redwoods
Preserve Plan and
CEQA
Complete Preserve Plan and
environmental review to facilitate
implementation of Measure AA
public access projects and open
Preserve to public use. This
project facilitates MAA
implementation.
Complete Preserve Plan and environmental review.
Expedited schedule requires new contract project
planner support.
Q1 Background
studies and initial
outreach
Q2 Hold public
meetings and
prepare draft plan
Q3 CEQA
Q4 Project approval
$273,000 CapEx - GF
Mt Umunhum
Radar Tower
Repair
Implementation
Complete the remaining interim
repairs to the radar tower to
facilitate access to the summit of
Mt. Umunhum.
Complete the remaining interim structural and safety
repairs and improvements to facilitate public access
around the exterior base of the structure.
Q1 Complete
construction of
repairs; close out
project.
$115,000 CapEx - GF
Fremont Older
Staging Area
Public Safety
Improvements
Improve public safety at Prospect
Road parking lot by implementing a
mutually acceptable resolution with
the Saratoga Country Club.
Complete design plans for a safety canopy structure for
the parking lot and seek Board approval of site
improvements; complete construction plans and secure
permits; prepare bid package, solicit bids, and
administer contract. Project scope contingent on
negotiations with Country Club.
Q3 Board award of
contract for
construction
$260,000 CapEx - GF
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FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PLANNING
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
El Corte de
Madera Staging
Area and Trail
Improvements
Pursue recoup of retrofit design
and construction costs incurred to
correct draingage system issues at
the parking lot.
Continue working with Legal Services on recoup of
retrofit design and construction costs. Submit
reimbursement requests to grantors for staging area
and Phase 1 trail construction.
Dependent on
outside legal
counsel schedule
$75,000 OpEx - GF
Hawthorn Historic
Complex
Focus FY15-16 on completing the
partnership development for long-
term care and maintenance of
historic complex.
Complete outreach and coordination for partnering.
Prepare lease(s) with selected partner(s), site and
implementation plan for Hawthorns Historic Complex.
Implement further stabilization only if needed. Full
mothballing cost not anticipated in FY15-16, pending
identification of partner. If no partner agreement, then
mothballing level of investment to be evaluated.
TBD, dependent on
partner agreement
$343,000 CapEx - Hwth
El Sereno Dog
Access
Complete scoping, environmental
review and implementation of dog
access on trails at El Sereno Open
Space Preserve.
Pursue a Use & Management Plan update and
amendment and CEQA review for Board consideration
to include dog use. Implement new signage to address
additional new use, pending Board approval.
Q1 Surveys/CEQA
Q2 Public Outreach
Q3 Plan Approval
Q4 Implementation
& signage
$47,000 CapEx - GF
Priority 2
Rancho San
Antonio New Trails
to Connect Quarry
Trail to Black
Mountain Trail
(MAA 11-1)
As part of agreement with Lehigh
Quarry, complete scouting and
design of new public trail access to
connect Quarry Trail to Black
Mountain Trail at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve.
Trail location scouting and design for two trail
connections to Monte Bello OSP from Rancho San
Antonio OSP to improve existing trail infrastructure.
Q4: Identification of
preliminary trail
alignment and
begin development
of trail design
$8,000 Cap Ex - MAA
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Project Description
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER
Priority 1
Priority
Conservation Area
(PCA) Program
Participate in a regional planning
effort to establish high priority
conservation areas in the Bay area
(part of Plan Bay Area).
Prepare applications, maps and Board resolutions for
nominating new PCAs within Santa Clara and San
Mateo Counties. Outreach and coordinate with other
conservation partners and local jurisdictions. Submit
completed PCA applications to Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG).
Q1 Complete
applications and
Board Resolutions
and submit to
ABAG.
$0 OpEx - GF
Accessibility Plan
Update
Update the District's existing
accessibility plan.
Review the District's 1993 ADA policy and accessibility
plan, updated federal ADA guidelines and other new
regulatory requirements. Scope and prepare a RFP for
consultant to assist with development of updated
accessibilty plan. Initiate assessment and development
of accessibility plan update utilizing consultant
assistance.
Q1: Scoping/RFP
Q2-Q4: Award of
contract for
Consultant; initiate
development of
Accessibility Plan
Update
$65,000 OpEx - GF
District-wide Long-
Term Facilities
Plan
In light of anticipated staff growth
over the next 15-20 years to
implement Measure AA projects,
assess the state of existing staff
facilities and perform a feasibility
analysis of the facilities with the
highest priority needs. Work in
conjunction with short term actions
undertaken by Operations to
address immediate facility needs.
Prepare an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis and
Site Analysis of the four existing staff facilities to
analyze site capacity, threshold constraints, issues, and
potential conceptual solutions.
After analyses, prepare feasibility studies (re-use,
expansion, new construction, purchase, etc.) for the
highest priority facilities that will have the largest
immediate staff growth. Studies will include order of
magnitude costs.
While long term analyses and feasibility studies under
way, implement short term solutions to address
immediate facility needs.
Q1-Q2 Assemble
team; perform
scoping and initial
site & facility
capacity
assessment; Q3-Q4
Finalize
assessment;
present to PNR Q4
Finalize
report/findings and
present to full
Board
$169,000 CapEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PLANNING
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Geographic
Information
Systems (GIS)
Database Upgrade
Systems improvement to facilitate
more efficient GIS analysis and
mapping. This project facilitates
MAA implementation.
Conduct an overhaul of District's GIS files, whereby all
files will be moved to a new system, reorganized and
modified in the database schema. Implement shapefile
migration to Geodatabase; set up cartographic
representation and clean up/fill in gaps in current data
files (e.g. roads and trails). Coordinate with
development and implementation of IT Strategic Plan.
Q1 Develop
database schema;
Q3 Complete file
migration; Q4
Complete initial
setup of carto-
graphic represent-
ation and data
cleanup/fill in gaps.
$0 OpEx - GF
Priority 2
Trail Database for
District's website
Provide more user-friendly data on
District's trails that would be
searchable on the website and
provide information on trail names
and trail use types, as well as level
of difficulty.
Create a trails database that will be searchable on
District's website. Database will be developed based on
analysis of District's trail data to (1) categorize trails for
strenuousness, and (2) provide information on habitat
types.
Q3 Complete
database and
provide to Public
Affairs for website
inclusion.
$0 OpEx - GF
GeoPDFs of
Preserves for
Mobile Devices
GeoPDFs allow users to download
Preserve maps on their mobile
devices (e.g. smart phones, tablets)
using their device's GPS to display
their specific location on the map.
In the initial phase of implementation, create GeoPDFs
from digital maps used for District signboards for each
of the 19 Preserves that currently have signboards.
Q4 Complete 19
GeoPDFs and
provide to Public
Affairs for digital
distribution.
$0 OpEx - GF
Mt. Um SCVWD
antenna relocation
and USGS
equipment
relocation
Enter into lease agreement and
relocate other agencies' ground
sensing and weather equipment at
Mount Umunhum summit
Work with partner agencies USGS to relocate ground
sensing equipment away from summit of Mount
Umunhum where greatest crowds are expected; assess
and potentially relocate SCVWD weather antenna to a
location to be determined; enter into lease agreements
with both agencies.
Pending Board
direction on Radar
Tower and partner
agencies' input on
locations
$0 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION
Priority 1
Cooley Landing
Interpretative
Facilities Program
Planning
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Support planning in interpretive design and potential
educational programming at Cooley Landing in East Palo
Alto.
Q1-Q4 $0 OpEx - GF
Develop New
Brochures
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Redesign and update Volunteer Brochure and ADA
Brochure; Create Family/Kids Brochure.
Q1-Q4 $2,500 OpEx - GF
District
Groundbreaking &
Dedication Events
Communicate about Measure AA
Project Updates.
Host 4-6 groundbreaking/dedication events, including
Ancient Oaks Trail Opening and additional Measure AA
project milestones.
Q1-Q4 $24,000 OpEx - GF
Docent Program
expansion
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Increase number of outdoor activities by 5% (15
activities) for the year with a conscientious goal of
representing all preserves and expanding the
interpretation and access opportunities to new areas.
Q1-Q4 $5,000 OpEx - GF
Historical and
Conservation
Events
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Host Fremont Older House Tour (4/26) and Wingding
Festival (5/9) to connect public with historic preservation
and natural resources of District Preserves.
Q2-Q4 $8,000 OpEx - GF
Measure AA
Project Tours
Communicate about Measure AA
Project Updates.
Hold 1-2 public Measure AA tours on 1-5 year project
plan area to view recent land acquisition and future
public access.
Q2-Q4 $2,000 OpEx - GF
Partnership
Development --
Education and
Interpretive
Programs with
Conservation
Focus
Promote, establish and implement a
common conservation vision with
partners.
Develop sustainable outdoor education program with
Save the Redwoods League to promote youth education
about climate change and redwood forests; look for
partnership opportunity for regional bioblitz engaging
local constituents in citizen science.
Q3 $10,000 OpEX - GF
Upgrade Daniels
Nature Center
Displays
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Minor upgrades to interpretive exhibit and displays and
required maintenance at interpretive facility. Funding
primarily from donations to POST ($13,000).
Q2 $2,000 OpEx - GF
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION (Cont'd)
Priority 2
Redesign District's
Self-guided Trails;
Add audio
component
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Establish scope of work to revamp aged panels along
interpretive walk at Stevens Creek Nature Trail (Monte
Bello) and upgrade San Andreas Fault Trail information
(Los Trancos) and explore adding audio capability at
each.
Q4 $20,000 OpEx - GF
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Priority 1
Update Measure
AA Information
Material
Communicate about Measure AA
Project Updates.
Design and fabricate in-preserve signage for new
projects; develop fact sheets and signboard information;
develop comprehensive brochure.
Q1-Q4 $25,000 OpEx - GF
Partnership
Development -
New Audiences
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Complete 3 or more pilot projects engaging hard-to-
reach audiences with community-based organizations
such as Project Read, Mountain View Whisman School
Families, Puente de la Costa Sur, the Latino
Collaborative, and Via Verde Nature Education.
Q1-Q4 $15,000 OpEx - GF
Partnership
Development -
Businesses
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Outreach to business community, to explore ways to
engage employees in outdoor activities and volunteer
projects; learn about their environmental and
philanthropic initiatives.
Q1-Q4 $3,500 OpEx - GF
Partnership
Development -
Youth Program
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Develop youth outreach strategy and establish
relationships with organizations that serve high school
and college age youth (like College Track) with the
purpose to engage in outdoor activities, volunteer, and
explore possible career paths.
Q1-Q4 $6,000 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC OUTREACH (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Health Incentive
Program; Healthy
Parks/Healthy
People
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Continue to develop health based connection to open
space with Walk With A Doc Program: benefits of open
space brochure; regional collaboration.
Q1-Q4 $9,000 OpEx - GF
Board of Directors
Speaking
Engagements
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Complete at least 7 (1 per Ward) presentations to city
councils and community organizations about District
initiatives.
Q1-Q4 $0 OpEx - GF
Community-hosted
Outreach Events
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Represent or sponsor the District at 20 community
outreach events.
Q1-Q4 $6,000 OpEx - GF
Website
Enhancement
Projects
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Update web design to include comprehensive Trail
Guide Information; Ask a Naturalist; integrate video
vignettes.
Q2-Q4 $15,000 OpEx - GF
Social Media -
Increase scope
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Yelp - Add all preserve sites under Public Affairs
management ensuring directions and hours are correct;
increase posting and use of Instagram.
Q1-Q4 $2,500 OpEx - GF
Priority 2
Open Road
Program
Sponsorship
Promote regional open space as
benefit to community and residents.
Sponsor NBC Open Road Program that highlights
regional parks, open space areas and outdoor activities
with focus on several District preserves and natural
resource projects.
Q1-Q4 $25,000 OpEx - GF
Restoration
Forestry
Educational
Campaign
Educate the Public about
Restoration Forestry Practices and
Forest Health.
Develop and implement a communications strategy
aligned to the Natural Resources Department's
Restoration Forestry Project.
Q2-Q4 $15,000 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
PUBLIC OUTREACH (Cont'd)
Priority 2 (Cont'd)
Key Branding
Strategy for District
and Preserves
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Raise continued awareness of the District overall by
building an identity program around District's iconic
preserves.
Q3 $15,000 OpEx - GF
Video Vignettes/
Social Media
Outreach
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Create 2-6 short video vignettes on preserves, natural
resource projects, outdoor recreation. Use to promote
new information on website and social media.
Q3 $15,000 OpEx - GF
Partnership
Development -
Volunteer Groups
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Outreach to 3 new volunteer partners (Acterra, Village
Harvest, and Student Conservation Association) to
engage in new or expand current programs that increase
program diversity and decrease impact on District Staff.
Also partner with Santa Clara County Parks on joint work
days at neighboring parks/preserves.
Q1-Q4 $10,000 OpEx - GF
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER
Priority 1
Write and Design
Annual Report
Educate public about District
budget, expenses, projects, and use
of Measure AA funds.
Develop a printed and online annual report that
highlights district finances, budget, projects, Measure AA
expenditures, etc.
Q4 $15,000 OpEx - GF
Advanced
Resource
Management
Stewards (ARMS)
Program
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Identify low-impact environmental stewardship projects
and develop a program for a growing group of volunteers
who require less-strenuous projects.
Q2 $0 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Coordinate
Volunteer
Programs with
Integrated Pest
Management
(IPM) Program
Implementation
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Volunteer Program Lead will act as representative on the
IPM Coordination Committee and work with Natural
Resources to review current volunteer habitat restoration
projects and make adjustments needed to ensure they
match new IPM priorities.
Q2-Q3 $0 OpEx - GF
Volunteer
Recognition Event
Recognize District Volunteers and
Docents for the 10,000+ hours of
service and strengthen agency
commitment to this force.
Honor 500+ Docents and Volunteers by planning,
coordinating, and conducting a large-scale recognition
event in a Skyline Area Preserve (rotates between
Skyline and Foothills Area each year).
Q3 $20,000 OpEx - GF
State & Federal
Legislation (Core
Function)
Sponsor and support the Board-
approved Legislative Program.
Work with the District's legislative advocate and with
legislators and their staff to ensure the District remains
active and informed about the state of current and
changing political landscape. Seek coordination and
support from other partners and special districts.
Q1-Q4 $45,000 OpEx - GF
Develop
Legislative Plan for
Two-Year Session
Sponsor and support the Board-
approved Legislative Program.
Develop Legislative Plan for Two-Year Legislative
Session with interest in District sponsored legislation,
Cap & Trade, 2014 Prop 1 Water Bond, Potential State
Park Bond, and the Sustainable Community Inititative.
Q1-Q4 $0 OpEx - GF
Legislative Open
House
Communicate about Measure AA
Project Updates.
Host annual Legislative Open House to showcase
Measure AA project status and other district projects.
Q3-Q4 $5,000 OpEx - GF
Government
Relations
Continue outreach to local elected
officials with updates on Measure
AA.
Host Legislative Picnic, Board and GM meetings; field
tours.
Q2 $7,500 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY2015-16 Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget Funding
Source
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key Project Purpose
Project Description
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER (Cont'd)
Priority 2
Enhance Volunteer
Intercommunica-
tion Opportunities
Connect people to open space and
a regional vision.
Create an Electronic Bulletin Board that enables Trail
Patrol and Advanced Resource Mgmt Stewards to
communicate directly with team members to plan
outings, provide project updates/status, etc.
Q1-Q4 $250 OpEx - GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION
Priority 1
Lot Line Adjustment
/Property Transfer
Purisima Uplands
and Protection of
Lobitios Creek
Watershed
(MAA 3-1)
Complete Purisima to the Sea Trail
Corridor and Protection of Lobitos
Creek Watershed (PCR).
1. Complete Lot Line Adjustment and Transfer of the
Purisima Uplands Property.
2. Pursue purchase and gift opportunities (fee and
easement) in the Lobitos Creek Watershed as new land
additions to Purisima Creek Redwoods
FY15-16 $816,500 CapEx - MAA
Site Clean Up and
Soil Remediation
Purisima Uplands
(MAA 3-2)
Removal of old fuel tanks and
pipelines from Purisima Uplands
and potential structure removal for
public safety.
1. Test and remove above ground fuel tanks and
pipelines
2. Evaluate and determine whether to remove or keep
cabin
FY15-16 $126,665 CapEx - MAA
La Honda Creek
Upper Area Land
Conservation
(MAA 5-1)
Continue to grow the District's
contiguous greenbelt (LHC).
Pursue purchase and gift opportunites (fee and
easement) as new land additions to Upper La Honda
Creek OSP
FY 15-16 $811,000 CapEx - MAA
Event Center and
Apple Orchard
Purchase
(MAA 7-1)
Protection of San Gregorio Creek
watershed and redwoods, enhance
conservation grazing program and
provide potential public access
opportunities to lower La Honda
Creek OSP (LHC).
1. Complete purchase of POST Apple Orchard and
Event Center properties in La Honda Creek
2. Pursue riparian conservation easement on POST
property west of Event Center
3. Incorporate these propeties into La Honda Creek
Master Plan amendment
4. Work with Caltrans to secure trail easement for tunnel
connecting Event Center to La Honda Creek
5. Transition La Honda Road residence to District's
Property Management Program
6. Implement Facilities Use Agreement for Event Center
and ensure the corrals and arena are safe and operable
7. Apple Orchard Structures Assessment
FY15-16 $6,087,677 CapEx - MAA
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
REAL PROPERTY
Key Project Purpose Funding
Source
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ATTACHMENT 1
Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
REAL PROPERTY
Key Project Purpose Funding
Source
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
La Honda
Creek/Russian
Ridge Land
Conservation
(MAA 8-1)
Continue to grow the District's
greenbelt (LHC/RR).
Pursue purchase and gift opportunities (fee and
easement) in upper San Gregorio watershed.
FY15-16 $302,500 CapEx - MAA
Regional - Upper
Stevens Canyon
Trail - Site
Restoration
(MAA 17-1)
Remove structures and restore sites
at Lysons property addition to Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve for
public safety.
1. Structures Assessment
2. Bid the project
3. Obtain demolition permits
4. Demolish Structures
5. Site restoration
FY15-16 $333,906 CapEx - MAA
Bear Creek
Redwoods - Moody
Gulch
(MAA 21-1)
Land purchase partnership with
Santa Clara County Parks to protect
the Moody Gulch watershed.
1. Work with the Redwood Estates, Chemeketa and
Idlewild communites to finalize transactional documents.
2. Obtain Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor's
approval of Moody Gulch amendment and conservation
easement.
3. Complete transfer of Moody Gulch property to District
with conservation easement held by the County.
4. Work with Redwood Estates on fuel management
permit and resolving encroachments.
5. Work with Chemeketa and Raneri Water Companies
on implementation of existing water rights.
FY15-16 $122,500 CapEx - MAA
Sierra Azul
Cathedral Oaks
Land Conservation
(MAA 22-2)
Continue to grow the District's
greenbelt.
Continue to pursue new purchase and gift opportunitues
(fee and easement).
FY 15-16 $650,000 CapEx - MAA
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ATTACHMENT 1
Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
REAL PROPERTY
Key Project Purpose Funding
Source
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Sierra Azul Mt.Um
Trail and Property
Rights
(MAA 23-1)
Obtain improved road access rights
along Mt. Umunhum Road.
Work with neighboring land owners to improve road
access rights along Mt. Umunhum Road through
purchase, easement exchanges or other means.
FY 15-16 $1,511,922 CapEx - MAA
Sierra Azul Loma
Prieta Land
Conservation
(MAA 25-1)
Continue to grow the District's
greenbelt.
Continue to pursue new purchase and gift
opportunitues(fee and easement).
FY 15-16 $408,000 CapEx - MAA
New Land Rental
Property Transition -
Silva
Implement habitability improvements
to add residence to the Property
Management Program.
1. Roof Replacement
2. Deck Replacement
3. Eliminate Loft over Kitchen
4. Abate rodents/new ductwork
5. Replace 5 doors/wall repair
6. Water Infrastructure
Q1 FY 15-16 $160,000 CapEx - GF
New Land Rental
Property Transition -
INE Ranch
Implement habitability improvements
to add residence to the Property
Management Program.
1. Complete water infrastructure
2. Install new roof
3. Install new flooring
4. Test for asbestos and lead paint
5. Misc. minor repairs
Q3 FY15-16 $50,000 CapEx - GF
Pursue Land
Conservation
Opportunties
Continue to grow the District's
greenbelt.
Pursue purchase and gift (fee and easement)
opportunities as new land additions to Sierra Azul, Monte
Bello and Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP
FY 15-16 $785,000 CapEx - GF
Priority 2
Encroachment
Resolution
(Gullicksen),
Saratoga Gap
Address Encroachment, Gullicksen
Landfill Litigation on District Lands.
Monitor remediation of site as part Santa Clara County
lawsuit.
FY15-16 $15,000 OpEx- GF
Encroachment
Resolution,
Saratoga Gap
Address Encroachment at Saratoga
Gap OSP.
Execute license agreement FY15-16 $10,000 OpEx- GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
REAL PROPERTY
Key Project Purpose Funding
Source
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION (Cont'd)
Priority 2 (Cont'd)
Encroachment
Resolution, El Corte
de Madera
Address Encroachment at El Corte
de Madera Creek OSP.
Complete survey work and resolve encroachment. FY15-16 $10,000 OpEx- GF
PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION
Priority 1
Ravenswood Bay
Trail Design, CEQA,
Permits &
Implementation
(MAA 2-2)
Complete new San Franciso Bay
Trail Easement through the lands of
SFPUC at Ravenswood OSP.
1. Finalize Bay Trail Alignment with SFPUC
2. Finalize Bay Trail Easement Agreement with SFPUC
3. Coordinate w/ Cities of East Palo Alto & Menlo Park
4. Complete environmental analysis
5. Project costs will be offset by SF Bay Trail grant of
$40,000 funded by ABAG
FY15-16 $78,000 CapEx - MAA
Coordination w/ San
Mate County to
address Alpine
Road and Drainage
Improvements via
Memorandum of
Understanding
(MAA 10-2)
Open regional trail connection from
Portola Valley to Skyline corridor.
1. Work w/ Operations, Natural Resources & Planning to
identify property rights, watershed protection measures,
and public trail corridor including survey and title
research.
2. Approach San Mateo County on entering into MOU to
implement this regional trail and watershed protection
project.
FY15-16 $35,000 CapEx - MAA
Bear Creek
Redwoods -Water
Infrastructure
(MAA 21-3)
Amend Alma Water Agreement w/
Presentation Center to address
future water needs and
maintenance of 500,000 gallon
storage tank.
1. Alma Water Access
2. Install four 5,000 gallon tanks
FY15-16 $79,999 CapEx - MAA
Priority 2 - None
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ATTACHMENT 1
Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
REAL PROPERTY
Key Project Purpose Funding
Source
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OTHER
Priority 1
Bear Creek Stables
RFP/Lease
New lease to accompany the
proposed site plan in preparation for
Bear Creek Stables RFP.
1. Development of Bear Creek Stables lease
2. Prepare RFP and manage process and selection of a
tenant in coordination with Planning.
3. Perform an appraisal for determining stable rent
Q3 FY15-16 $0 OpEx- GF
New Land Rental
Property Transition -
Alpine Road House -
Hawthorns
Implement habitability improvements
to add residence to Property
Management Program.
1. Coordinate Asbestos/Lead abatement
2. Window Replacement
3. Bathroom upgrades
4. Flooring
5. Heating/Electrical
6. Roof and gutter repairs
Q1 FY15-16 $185,000 CapEx - Hwth
La Honda -
McDonald Point of
Diversion 17 Water
Line Replacement
Replace Main Water Line for
McDonald Ranch.
1. Arrange for water line replacement with neighbors.
2. Replace main line from spring to residences/grazing
3. Add adjunct water line for grazing
4. Replace water tank at spring
5. Install 2 additional tanks at junction to grazing water
line.
Q3 FY15-16 $125,000 CapEx - GF
La Honda - Driscoll
Point of Diversion
36 Water Line
Replacement
Replace Main Water Line from POD
36 to Sears Ranch in preparation for
DFW road work.
Replace section of water line from POD 36 to the
junction of Sears Ranch Road. Line to be placed on the
inside of the road cut. Cost shared with Operations
50/50
Q1 FY15-16 $75,000 CapEx - GF
El Sereno Employee
Residence
Foundation
Stabilization
Stabilize pier and beam foundation
for improved safety.
Implement structural and geotech recommendations to
stabilize the pier and beam foundation.
Q2 FY15-16 $75,000
(Operations
also carrying
$75,000 in their
budget)
CapEx - GF
Pulgas Ridge
Communication
Tower Lease
Lease Space at Pulgas Ridge
Communication Site.
1. Lease space adjacent to PG&E tower to new
communications tenant.
FY15-16 $0 OpEx- GF
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ATTACHMENT 1
Scope
Schedule (Quarterly
Milestones &
Completion Date)
Budget
Project Description
FY 2015-16 ACTION PLAN KEY PROJECTS:
REAL PROPERTY
Key Project Purpose Funding
Source
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OTHER (Cont'd)
Priority 1 (Cont'd)
Black Mountain
Trail/Road &
Communication
Area Access Project
Improve the section of Monte Bello
Road that is used by the District's
communication tenants at Black
Mountain.
1. Improve the access gate.
2. Fill in pot holes and gullies and regrade road
3. Clear culverts and ditches along the road
Cost shared 50/50 with Operations
Q2 FY15-16 $25,000
(Operations
also carrying
$25,000 in their
budget
OpEx- GF
Priority 2
Black Mountain
Communication
Tower Lease
Lease Vacant Communication
Tower Facility at Black Mountain.
1. Lease site to new communications tenant.
2. Pursue potential partnership with Santa Clara County
Communication for exchange of communication
services.
FY15-16 $0 OpEx- GF
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SECTION II:
PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
DISTRICT BUDGET
AND
STAFFING
PROPOSED FY2015-16 DISTRICT BUDGET
The Proposed FY2015-16 Budget for the District is based on the District Controller’s February 2015
revenue forecast. For FY2015-16, property tax revenues of $36.3 million are projected, and the first
tranche of the Measure AA Bonds, estimated at $44.65 million, is targeted to be received in Spring 2015.
The Proposed FY2015-16 District Budget totals $55.8 million and reflects the first full year of Measure
AA Project implementation and funds a total of 156 Action Plan Key Projects for the upcoming year.
Table 2 provides a summary of key revenue and expenditure categories for FY2015-16.
Table 2: Proposed FY2015-16 District Budget
Source of Funds
General Fund $ 37,290,296 67%
Measure AA $ 18,022,950 32%
Grants $ 451,000 1%
Total Revenue $ 55,764,246 100%
Proposed Expenditure Budget
Operating Expenditures $ 21,183,307 38%
Capital Expenditures $ 10,414,311 19%
Land and Associated Costs $ 12,308,640 22%
Debt Service $ 11,142,744 20%
Property Management $ 795,244 1%
Total Expenditures $ 55,764,246 100%
Revenue Estimates
Prior to voter passage of Measure AA in June 2014, authorizing the District to issue $300 million in
bonds for capital projects over a 30 year period, property tax revenue was the primary source of funding
for the District, supplemented by revenue bonds for land acquisitions. The first Measure AA Bond
issuance is scheduled for Spring 2015 in the amount of $44.65 million to fund Years 1 through 3 of
Measure AA projects.
For the past decade, property tax revenue has increased approximately 5.3% annually. Consistent with
this trend, the Controller’s forecast over the next five years reflects an annual property tax revenue
increase of 5%. For FY2015-16, tax revenue is projected to total $36.305 million, an increase of 7.6%
over the prior year.
The agreement with Santa Clara County to manage Rancho San Antonio County Park is under
negotiation with an estimated $325,000 in revenue expected from the County. Property Management
revenue is projected at $1.3 million for FY2015-16.
Expenditure Budget
The FY2015-16 Total District Budget is proposed to increase by $11.9 million, or 27%, from the prior
year. Operating expenses rise by 12% over FY2014-15 due to a significant increase in services and
supplies and the proposed addition of nine new positions to address a core function gap, begin
implementing an agency-wide organizational restructure, and provide added project and land
management support to effectively manage the large ramp up of projects starting this upcoming fiscal
year. The 113% rise in the capital budget reflects the ramping up of projects to increase project delivery
output, including the completion of Measure AA and non-Measure AA capital projects. Given the
reallocation of Measure AA capital expenditures to the Measure AA Fund, the General Fund budget is
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reduced by $5.7 million, or 13% from the FY2014-15 Midyear Budget. Table 3 provides a summary by
major expenditure category and Table 4 shows the break-down by funding source.
Table 3: Proposed FY2015-16 District Budget by Category
Table 4: Proposed FY2015-16 District Budget by Funding Source
1. Operating Expense Budget:
The proposed FY2015-16 operating budget totals $21,183,307, which is comprised of a 6% increase in
salaries and benefits and a 31% increase in services and supplies. These changes are discussed below.
Salaries and Benefits
District staff costs account for approximately 79% of the total operating budget in FY2015-16. However,
removing staff costs that are eligible for Measure AA reimbursement (i.e. lead project management and
field construction) reduces operating budget salaries and benefits by $1.3 million to 73% of the
operating budget. Key adjustments for FY2015-16 include:
• The addition of five full-time equivalent (FTE) positions ($584,261) at Midyear FY2014-15 and the
proposed addition of nine positions ($1,124,792) for FY2015-16 for a total increase of $1.7 million.
• Due to a decrease in the Employer CalPERS retirement rate from 15.701% to 14.846%, retirement
expenses decreased by six percent from the prior year.
• A projected increase of 12.5% in Workers’ Compensation insurance as a result of the increased
number of claims in 2013 and 2014.
FY2013-14
Actuals
(Unaudited)
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed Annual
Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
DISTRICT BUDGET BY EXPENDITURE CATEGORY
Salaries and Benefits 12,858,471 14,522,606 16,693,125 2,170,519 15%
- - (1,299,281) (1,299,281) N/A
Net Salaries and Benefits 12,858,471 14,522,606 15,393,844 871,238 6%
Services and Supplies 3,524,935 4,397,127 5,789,463 1,392,336 32%
Total Operating Expenditures 16,383,406 18,919,733 21,183,307 2,263,574 12%
- - 6,637,311 6,637,311 N/A
4,026,876 4,888,200 3,777,000 (1,111,200) -23%
Total Capital Expenditures 4,026,876 4,888,200 10,414,311 5,526,111 113%
- - 11,305,640 11,305,640 N/A
4,091,431 9,354,000 1,003,000 (8,351,000) -89%
Total Land and Associated Costs 4,091,431 9,354,000 12,308,640 2,954,640 32%
- - 79,999 79,999 N/A
223,783 470,550 715,245 244,695 52%
Total Property Management 223,783 470,550 795,244 324,694 69%
8,858,254 8,893,601 11,062,744 2,169,143 24%
479,784 1,347,311 - (1,347,311) -100%
Total Other Expenditures 9,338,038 10,240,912 11,062,744 821,832 8%
34,063,534 43,873,395 55,764,246 11,890,851 27%
Strategic Plan Implementation
Non-MAA Capital
MAA Property Management
Debt Service
Less: MAA Reimbursible Staff Costs
Non-MAA Property Management
Non-MAA Land and Associated Costs
DISTRICT BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT
(excludes Hawthorn Fund)
MAA Capital
TOTAL DISTRICT BUDGET
MAA Land and Associated Costs
FY2013-14
Actuals
(Unaudited)
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed Annual
Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
33,525,196 42,989,165 37,290,296 (5,698,869) -13%
- - 18,022,950 18,022,950 N/A
538,338 884,230 451,000 (433,230) -49%
34,063,534 43,873,395 55,764,246 11,890,851 27%
DISTRICT BUDGET BY FUNDING SOURCE
(excludes Hawthorn Fund)
General Fund
TOTAL DISTRICT BUDGET
Measure AA
Grants
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Services and Supplies
The FY2015-16 services and supplies budget is proposed to increase by $1.4 million, or 32%. The
primary drivers of this significant increase include:
• An increase in capitalization thresholds from $10,000 to $25,000 for vehicles and equipment and
$50,000 for infrastructure, which was approved by the Board in December 2014, resulted in the shift
of over $500,000 in project costs from the capital budget to the operating budget.
• One-time Information Technology costs totaling approximately $250,000 that are included to
implement the IT Strategic Plan and to fund technology equipment replacement, required software
upgrades, a new server, etc.
• The build-out, lease, and utility costs for the AO3 additional lease space, which total $128,000.
• Increased funding for training and organizational consulting to support Measure AA project delivery
and the implementation of the Financial and Organizational Sustainability Model recommendations.
2. Property Management Program
Property Management expenditures for FY2015-16 total $795,244, an increase of $324,694 or 69% over
the FY2014-15 Midyear Budget. Increases include additional expenses for two major water
infrastructure improvements, foundation stabilization of the El Sereno residence, and repairs to two
rental residences. Rental income is projected to be $1.3 million, resulting in an anticipated net income
of approximately $504,000 from the District's property management program for FY2015-16.
3. Land
The proposed Land budget includes $12.1 million for new land additions in FY2015-16 and $210,000 for
land improvements. Of the total Land budget, $11.3 million is funded by Measure AA. Significant
anticipated land acquisitions include: the Event Center and Apple Orchard purchase in La Honda Creek
Open Space Preserve, estimated at $6.1 million from the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), and
securing improved road access rights on Mt Umunhum Road ($1.5 million) in Sierra Azul.
4. Capital Budget
The FY2015-16 Proposed Capital budget totals $10.4 million, of which, $6.6 million, or 64%, is funded by
Measure AA. When Land is included, total capital/fixed asset expenditures are $23.1 million. Measure
AA eligible staffing costs are limited to direct project management and field construction. Table 5
provides a summary of the proposed FY2015-16 capital and land projects grouped by function. More
detail can be found in the Proposed FY2015-16 Action Plan and the Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program.
Table 5: Proposed FY2015-16 District Capital Budget by Function
(includes Land, excludes Hawthorn)
Land Acquisition and Preservation $ 12,286,670 52%
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $ 2,700,000 12%
Public Access and Education $ 5,251,000 22%
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other $ 1,883,999 8%
Measure AA Reimbursed Staff Costs $ 1,299,281 6%
Total Capital and Land $ 23,420,950 100%
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5. Debt Service
Debt Service for FY2015-16 totals $11.1 million and includes the refunding of the 2004 notes in January
2015 and $1.2 million in estimated interest payments on the first tranche of Measure AA general
obligation (GO) bonds.
FY2015-16 DISTRICT STAFFING
District staffing for FY2015-16 is budgeted for 138.55 FTE, an increase of 14 positions over the FY2014-
15 adopted staffing level of 124.55 FTE. As part of the FY2014-15 Midyear Budget, five positions were
added to (1) accelerate Measure AA project implementation (two Capital Project Managers and one
Open Space Technician), (2) begin implementing the District’s new Integrated Pest Management
Program (IPM) (one IPM Coordinator), and (3) backfill the Senior Management Analyst position that
moved to the General Manager’s Office with a Finance and Budget Analyst in the Administrative
Services Department.
An additional nine positions are proposed for FY2015-16 to address a core function gap, to begin
implementing the new Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) organizational structure,
and/or to provide much needed support to effectively manage the large ramp up of projects.
The Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM), which is evaluating the District’s internal
processes and organizational structure to identify improvements for increasing overall output and
operational efficiencies, has identified important capacity gaps that must be addressed as part of the
initial organizational restructuring. Additionally, to fulfill the commitments made to the public with the
passage of Measure AA, the District is increasing its project delivery output to accomplish a greater
number of public access and resource protection projects. The FY2015-16 proposed Action Plan
includes a 75% increase in the number of Measure AA projects and a 58% increase in the number of
non-Measure AA projects as compared to the prior fiscal year, for a total of 156 Key Projects. To achieve
this large increase in project delivery, two critical support systems positions are being recommended for
inclusion into the FY2015-16 Budget, as well as two field positions to maintain the current level of
service given the expanding facilities, new acreage of preserved lands, and increase in visitor use.
The recommended nine position additions are listed below:
Core Function Gap
Legislative and External Affairs Specialist (1.0 FTE) – This position would establish a new capacity at the
District to evaluate and track pending legislation that may impact the District to ensure timely partner
and legislative coordination in response to both opportunities and threats. This responsibility is
currently spread over several departments, which makes responding to legislative matters that are
generally time sensitive both cumbersome and somewhat haphazard. This position would maintain
ongoing connections with local, state, and federal delegations to best position the District to respond to
changes in the political and legislative landscape and would also be responsible for driving new Board-
approved legislation and representing the District in regional strategic partnership projects.
FOSM Recommendations
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Administrative Services Director (1.0 FTE)– This position would provide
needed financial depth to the organization and leadership for consolidated administrative services
functions including finance, human resources, and information technology. The position will report to
the General Manager and will work closely with the Controller to direct and provide high level strategic
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financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, budget performance evaluations and improvement
recommendations. The position would also direct strategic planning and implementation of information
systems and technology to improve and streamline work processes and maximize business operations,
and direct strategic planning, coordination, and tracking of human resources needs, employee
development and training, work performance management, and assist with labor relations and
negotiations.
Engineering and Construction Manager (1.0 FTE) – This position would manage the new Engineering
and Construction Department to deliver capital improvement projects, including Measure AA projects.
The new department increases accountability and improves project management efficiency and
consistency for more expedient and effective project delivery. This is the key position for establishing
the new department and to emphasize the project delivery core function and capacity for the agency.
Information Systems Division Manager (1.0 FTE) – This position would provide greater leadership,
emphasis, and strategic direction regarding information technology and systems needs, priorities, and
solutions, including the District-wide GIS function, and would ensure that new systems are well
integrated and account for future needs, future growth, and expected advances in technology in a cost-
effective manner.
Special Projects Manager (1.0 FTE) – This is a key position to help drive strategic initiatives and
operational enhancements for the agency and would report to the CFO/Administrative Services
Director. The FOSM has identified a lack of sufficient internal systems, integrated databases, and
defined policies to enable this agency to effectively grow in capacity and delivery output. Additional
capacity to manage special projects and provide high-level support and accountability is needed to
implement the recommended internal business systems improvements as well as meet ongoing
business, finance, and human resources tracking and reporting requirements.
Support Systems
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist (1.0 FTE) – To achieve the increase in the District’s
project delivery output, additional GIS support services are needed to address mapping, geographic-
based data collection and analysis needs across all departments. Moreover, GIS needs have expanded
exponentially due to increased requests from the Public Affairs Department to prepare web content and
outreach material (e.g., Measure AA Updates, searchable trail database for the District’s website), as
well as from the Operations Department which will require GIS integration to develop and maintain a
new Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Information Technology (IT) Specialist (1.0 FTE) – This position would provide much needed staff
resources to the new Information Technology Department to provide the basic tools for a modern
organization and perform a strategic role in developing and implementing information technology
improvements to keep up with technology advances, as well as develop integrated and efficient
systems. This position would support implementation of an IT Strategic Plan and various systems
improvements including the Document Management System and Computerized Maintenance
Management Program, both of which are proposed in the FY2015-16 Action Plan, as well as new
databases to track project performance, expenditures, etc.
Ranger (1.0 FTE) – The increase in new public access facilities, opening of new preserve areas, and
increase in visitor use that the District has experienced in the last 3-5 years, and will continue to
increase, merits additional patrol presence to sufficiently manage patrol, enforcement, and visitor
interfaces for the District. Moreover, as part of the Mount Umunhum Environmental Restoration and
Public Access Plan, the Board considered the need for two Rangers and one Open Space Technician to
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service the opening of the Mount Umunhum summit and the various improvements and subsequent
increased visitation. This position would address one of the ranger positions. Due to screening and
training academy requirements, new Ranger positions require a one year minimum lead time.
Supervising Ranger (1.0 FTE) – With the addition of a new ranger discussed above, a new Supervising
Ranger is needed to maintain effective reporting structures within the Patrol groups. Typically, one
supervising ranger supervises five rangers to obtain an optimal level of supervision, coaching, and
support.
Table 6 details the proposed staffing for FY2015-16. Due to the FOSM organizational restructuring, the
nine new positions are not assigned to specific departments as those will change with the reorganization
implementation later in the year.
Table 6: District Positions by Department
The following page presents an organization chart reflecting where the nine new positions would be
assigned.
Department
FY2014-15
Adopted FTE
FY2014-15
Change
FY2014-15
Midyear FTE
FY2015-16
Change
FY2015-16
Proposed FTE
Administration 13.75 0.00 13.75 0.00 13.75
General Counsel 2.50 0.00 2.50 0.00 2.50
General Manager 5.00 1.00 6.00 0.00 6.00
Natural Resources 9.00 1.00 10.00 0.00 10.00
Operations 65.30 1.00 66.30 0.00 66.30
Planning 12.00 1.00 13.00 0.00 13.00
Public Affairs 11.00 0.00 11.00 0.00 11.00
Real Property 6.00 1.00 7.00 0.00 7.00
NEW POSITIONS 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.00 9.00
Total FTE 124.55 5.00 129.55 9.00 138.55
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General Manager
Visitor and Field
Services
Assistant General
Manager Finance and
Administrative Services
CFO / Director of
Administrative Services
Finance
Manager
Human Resources
Manager
Information
Technology
Manager
Board of Directors
Project Planning and
Delivery
Assistant General
Manager
Planning
Manager
Real Property
Manager
General Counsel
Controller
Executive Assistant
Engineering and
Construction
Manager
Natural Resources
Manager
Visitor Services
Manager
Land and Facilities
Services
Manager
Special Projects and
Program Management
Senior Management Analyst
Public Affairs
Manager
District Clerk
Special Projects
Manager
Legislative and
External Affairs
Specialist
GIS Specialist
IT Specialist
Supervising Ranger
Ranger
New Positions Using the Recommended FOSM Recommended Organizational Model
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General Manager
Visitor and Field
Services
Assistant General
Manager Finance and
Administrative Services
CFO / Director of
Administrative Services
Finance
Manager
Human Resources
Manager
Information
Technology
Manager
Board of Directors
Project Planning and
Delivery
Assistant General
Manager
Planning
Manager
Real Property
Manager
General Counsel
Controller
Executive Assistant
Engineering and
Construction
Manager
Natural Resources
Manager
Visitor Services
Manager
Land and Facilities
Services
Manager
Special Projects and
Program Management
Senior Management Analyst
Public Affairs
Manager
District Clerk
Special Projects
Manager
Legislative and
External Affairs
Specialist
GIS Specialist
IT Specialist
Supervising Ranger
Ranger
New Positions Using the Recommended FOSM Recommended Organizational Model
SECTION III:
FIVE-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Proposed FY2015-16 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lists projected capital projects
and associated costs for fiscal years FY2015-16 through FY2019-20 and provides funding of $134.6
million over the next five years. The CIP would be funded by the General Fund, Measure AA general
obligation bonds, the Hawthorn Fund, and grants. The CIP lists the capital projects by function and
department, similar to the Action Plan. Projects are further subdivided into Measure AA (MAA) and
non-Measure AA (Non-MAA) projects.
Proposed FY2015-16 Capital Budget
The FY2015-16 Proposed Capital Budget, including land acquisition, totals $23.6 million (including
Hawthorn Fund projects), of which $18.0 million is funded by Measure AA. The Proposed FY2015-16
Budget is $9.1 million, or 62%, higher than the prior year due to the first full year of Measure AA funding
and project implementation. Tables 7 and 8 provide a summary of funding sources and program
expenditure categories for FY2015-16.
Table 7: Five-Year CIP Funding Sources
Measure AA $ 18,022,950 76%
General Fund $ 4,604,000 20%
Hawthorn Fund $ 528,000 2%
Grants $ 451,000 2%
Total Funding $ 23,605,950 100%
Table 8: Five-Year CIP by Program
Land Acquisition and Preservation $ 12,286,670 52%
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $ 2,700,000 11%
Public Access and Education $ 5,251,000 22%
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other $ 2,068,999 9%
MAA Reimbursed Staff Costs $ 1,299,281 6%
Total CIP $ 23,605,950 100%
The following pages present a summary of the FY2015-16 Five-Year CIP as well as project cost detail by
department. Descriptions of the projects can be found in the FY2015-16 Proposed Action Plan.
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FY2015-16 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Summary
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Administration 7,692 171,200 164,000 0 0 0 0 164,000
Natural Resources 508,433 840,000 2,012,500 1,626,000 1,430,500 1,882,000 1,734,000 8,685,000
Operations 907,205 2,160,000 2,531,000 2,256,000 2,316,000 1,746,000 1,956,000 10,805,000
Planning 2,730,188 1,799,742 6,049,811 10,034,311 21,578,095 16,357,915 5,745,515 59,765,647
Real Property 50 23,000 539,999 350,000 500,000 375,000 500,000 2,264,999
Subtotal Capital Projects 4,153,568 4,993,942 11,297,310 14,266,311 25,824,595 20,360,915 9,935,515 81,684,646
Real Property - Land 4,091,431 9,543,000 12,308,640 4,972,138 15,678,489 9,000,000 11,000,000 52,959,267
Subtotal Land Acquistion 4,091,431 9,543,000 12,308,640 4,972,138 15,678,489 9,000,000 11,000,000 52,959,267
Total CIP 8,244,999 14,536,942 23,605,950 19,238,449 41,503,084 29,360,915 20,935,515 134,643,913
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
12,286,670 4,959,158 15,671,139 9,000,000 11,000,000 52,916,967
2,700,000 2,263,000 2,022,500 2,123,000 1,975,000 11,083,500
5,251,000 9,423,000 4,694,000 1,091,000 1,117,000 21,576,000
2,068,999 1,700,000 16,731,000 16,586,000 6,321,000 43,406,999
1,299,281 893,291 2,384,445 560,915 522,515 5,660,447
23,605,950 19,238,449 41,503,084 29,360,915 20,935,515 134,643,913
District Summary
by Funding Source
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear
Budget
FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Measure AA 0 6,718,822 18,022,950 14,523,449 21,562,084 10,449,915 11,939,515 76,497,913
General Fund 6,432,164 6,591,463 4,604,000 4,165,000 19,941,000 18,911,000 8,996,000 56,617,000
Hawthorn Fund 141,389 342,427 528,000 20,000 0 0 0 548,000
Grants 1,671,446 884,230 451,000 530,000 0 0 0 981,000
Total CIP 8,244,999 14,536,942 23,605,950 19,238,449 41,503,084 29,360,915 20,935,515 134,643,913
District Summary by Program
Total CIP
District Summary by
Department
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear
Budget
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs
Land Acquisition and Preservation
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration
Public Access and Education
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other
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FY2015-16 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Summary (Cont'd)
Measure AA Summary FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Land Acquisition and Preservation 11,283,670 3,459,158 14,171,139 7,500,000 9,500,000 45,913,967
Public Access and Education 3,978,000 9,028,000 3,969,000 716,000 392,000 18,083,000
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 1,382,000 1,143,000 1,037,500 1,673,000 1,525,000 6,760,500
Project Reimbursed Staff Costs 1,299,281 893,291 2,384,445 560,915 522,515 5,660,447
Total Measure AA 17,942,951 14,523,449 21,562,084 10,449,915 11,939,515 76,417,914
General Fund Summary FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Land Acquisition and Preservation 1,003,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 7,003,000
Public Access and Education 1,273,000 395,000 725,000 375,000 725,000 3,493,000
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 1,318,000 1,120,000 985,000 450,000 450,000 4,323,000
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other 2,068,999 1,700,000 16,731,000 16,586,000 6,321,000 43,406,999
Total Measure AA 5,662,999 4,715,000 19,941,000 18,911,000 8,996,000 58,225,999
TOTAL CIP 23,605,950 19,238,449 41,503,084 29,360,915 20,935,515 134,643,913
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Administration
Budget by Program FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other 164,000 0 0 0 0 164,000
Total Capital Budget $164,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $164,000
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Document Management System (DMS) Implementation 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000
IAFS HR Modules Implementation & DMS Interface 64,000 0 0 0 0 64,000
Total Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other $164,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $164,000
PART I: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Natural Resources
Budget by Program FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 1,587,000 1,408,000 1,205,500 1,698,000 1,550,000 7,448,500
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs 425,500 218,000 225,000 184,000 184,000 1,236,500
Total Capital Budget $2,012,500 $1,626,000 $1,430,500 $1,882,000 $1,734,000 $8,685,000
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 1-1: Miramontes Ridge: Agricultural Well 0 0 85,500 0 0 85,500
MAA 3-3: Purisima Creek Redwoods: Grazing Infrastructure 0 97,000 31,000 191,000 0 319,000
MAA 4-2: ECdM Creek Watershed Protection Program: Final Phase 157,000 0 0 0 0 157,000
MAA 4-3: ECdM Creek Watershed Protection Program: Re-assess & Implement 36,000 59,000 42,000 74,000 74,000 285,000
MAA 5-2: Upper La Honda Creek: Grazing Infrastructure 285,000 396,000 0 0 0 681,000
MAA 7-2: La Honda Creek: Fisheries Restoration Roads 503,000 0 0 0 0 503,000
MAA 7-3: La Honda Creek: Fisheries Restoration Apple Orchard 0 20,000 0 0 0 20,000
MAA 7-4: La Honda Creek: Fisheries Restoration Event Center 28,000 0 0 0 43,000 71,000
MAA 7-5: La Honda Creek: Grazing Infrastructure 132,000 272,000 0 0 0 404,000
MAA 9-1: Russian Ridge: Grazing Infrastructure 91,000 0 0 0 0 91,000
MAA 9-3: Russian Ridge: Pond Improvements 0 101,000 405,000 0 0 506,000
MAA 20-1: South Bay Foothills: Wildlife Passage Improvements 120,000 168,000 282,000 1,408,000 1,408,000 3,386,000
Subtotal: Measure AA Projects 1,352,000 1,113,000 845,500 1,673,000 1,525,000 6,508,500
Alpine Road Salamander Undercrossing 25,000 25,000 150,000 0 0 200,000
Big Dipper Ranch Water Infrastructure 10,000 0 0 0 0 10,000
Prescribed Fire Program Development 100,000 150,000 0 0 0 250,000
Restoration Forestry Demonstration Project 60,000 95,000 185,000 0 0 340,000
Tunitas Creek Water Infrastructure 15,000 0 0 0 0 15,000
Unanticipated Expenses 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
Subtotal: Non-Measure AA Projects 235,000 295,000 360,000 25,000 25,000 940,000
Total Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $1,587,000 $1,408,000 $1,205,500 $1,698,000 $1,550,000 $7,448,500
PART I: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Natural Resources
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Project Management 125,500 118,000 125,000 84,000 84,000 536,500
Construction 300,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 700,000
Total Reimbursed MAA Staff Costs $425,500 $218,000 $225,000 $184,000 $184,000 $1,236,500
Total: Measure AA Projects $1,777,500 $1,331,000 $1,070,500 $1,857,000 $1,709,000 $7,745,000
Total: Non-Measure AA Projects $235,000 $295,000 $360,000 $25,000 $25,000 $940,000
Grand Total: All Capital Projects $2,012,500 $1,626,000 $1,430,500 $1,882,000 $1,734,000 $8,685,000
Project FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program - La Honda Creek Roads $231,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $231,000
Total Grant Income $231,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $231,000
Total Capital Projects, net of Grant Income $1,781,500 $1,626,000 $1,430,500 $1,882,000 $1,734,000 $8,454,000
PART III: GRANT INCOME
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL (Cont'd)
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Operations
Budget by Program FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 390,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 400,000 2,590,000
Public Access and Education 910,000 350,000 700,000 350,000 700,000 3,010,000
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other 1,171,000 1,046,000 956,000 936,000 796,000 4,905,000
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 300,000
Total Capital Budget $2,531,000 $2,256,000 $2,316,000 $1,746,000 $1,956,000 $10,805,000
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Paulin and Houhgton Demolitions 390,000 0 0 0 0 390,000
Demolition and Clean up of Abandoned Structures [Foothillls]0 400,000 200,000 0 0 600,000
Demolition and Clean up of Abandoned Structures [Skyline]0 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 1,600,000
Total Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $390,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $400,000 $2,590,000
Public Access and Education FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 3-4: Harkins Bridge Replacement 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000
MAA 17-4: Stevens Creek Footbridges 200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000
Subtotal: Measure AA Projects 700,000 0 0 0 0 700,000
Footbridge Replacements 0 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 800,000
Install Automated Gates at Fremont Older 40,000 0 0 0 0 40,000
Lower Purisima Creek Preserve Restroom Replacement 70,000 0 0 0 0 70,000
Vehicle Bridge Replacement 0 150,000 500,000 150,000 500,000 1,300,000
Preserve Entrance Signage Upgrades 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000
Subtotal: Non-Measure AA Projects 210,000 350,000 700,000 350,000 700,000 2,310,000
Total Public Access and Education $910,000 $350,000 $700,000 $350,000 $700,000 $3,010,000
PART I: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Operations
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Computerized Maintenance Management System 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000
Equipment 316,000 376,000 376,000 376,000 376,000 1,820,000
SFO HVAC Closeout 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000
Stopgap Operations Facilities (Trailers)50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000
Skyline Facility Improvements - Install automated gate at SFO 75,000 0 0 0 0 75,000
Skyline Facility Improvements - Repave Driveway 60,000 0 0 0 0 60,000
Skyline Water Tank Rehabilitation 65,000 0 0 0 0 65,000
Vehicles - Administrative 35,000 100,000 110,000 90,000 50,000 385,000
Vehicles - Maintenance 270,000 270,000 220,000 220,000 200,000 1,180,000
Vehicles - Patrol 200,000 300,000 250,000 250,000 170,000 1,170,000
Total Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other $1,171,000 $1,046,000 $956,000 $936,000 $796,000 $4,905,000
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Project Management 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000
Construction 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 100,000
Total Reimbursed MAA Staff Costs $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $300,000
Total: Measure AA Projects $760,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $1,000,000
Total: Non-Measure AA Projects $1,771,000 $1,396,000 $1,656,000 $1,286,000 $1,496,000 $7,215,000
Grand Total: All Capital Projects $2,531,000 $1,456,000 $1,716,000 $1,346,000 $1,556,000 $8,215,000
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Planning
Budget by Program FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration 723,000 55,000 217,000 25,000 25,000 1,045,000
Public Access and Education 4,341,000 9,073,000 3,994,000 741,000 417,000 18,566,000
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other 194,000 304,000 15,275,000 15,275,000 5,025,000 36,073,000
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs 791,811 602,311 2,092,095 316,915 278,515 4,081,647
Total Capital Budget $6,049,811 $10,034,311 $21,578,095 $16,357,915 $5,745,515 $59,765,647
Natural Resource Protection and Restoration FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 22-1: Sierra Azul Hendrys Creek Restoration 30,000 30,000 192,000 0 0 252,000
Subtotal: Measure AA Projects 30,000 30,000 192,000 0 0 252,000
Russian Ridge Mindego True Ranch Remediation, Demo, Restoration; Water
System 363,000 0 0 0 0 363,000
Water Rights 1 305,000 0 0 0 0 305,000
Unanticipated Expenses 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
Subtotal: Non-Measure AA Projects 693,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 793,000
Total Natural Resource Protection and Restoration $723,000 $55,000 $217,000 $25,000 $25,000 $1,045,000
Public Access and Education FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 2-1: Cooley Landing Interpretive Facilities & Infrastructure Design &
Implementation (Partnership with East Palo Alto)856,000 936,000 0 0 0 1,792,000
MAA 2-2: Ravenswood Bay Trail Design, CEQA, Permitting & Implementation 137,000 416,000 41,000 283,000 0 877,000
MAA 4-4: El Corte de Madera Creek Oljon Trail Permitting & Implementation
(Phases II - IV)32,000 172,000 0 0 0 204,000
MAA 5-4: La Honda Creek: Sears Ranch Interim Parking Area and Trail
Connections 107,000 43,000 196,000 0 0 346,000
MAA 5-5: La Honda Creek: Red Barn Parking Area and Trail Connections 98,000 115,000 1,179,000 0 0 1,392,000
MAA 9-4: Russian Ridge Mindego Trail 67,000 0 0 0 0 67,000
MAA 9-5: Russian Ridge Trail Improvements to Council Circle 10,000 0 0 0 0 10,000
MAA 11-1: Rancho San Antonio New Trails to connect Quarry Trail to Black
Mountain Trail 8,000 116,000 162,000 387,000 388,000 1,061,000
MAA 20-2: Hwy 17 Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing Feasibility 62,000 342,000 136,000 0 0 540,000
MAA 21-4: Bear Creek Stables Site Plan and CEQA 86,000 207,000 1,323,000 42,000 0 1,658,000
PART I: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Planning
Public Access and Education (Cont'd)FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 21-5: Bear Creek Redwoods Public Access (Phase 1 Implementation)293,000 1,093,000 919,000 0 0 2,305,000
MAA 21-6: Bear Creek Redwoods Alma College Site Rehabilitation Plan and
CEQA 270,000 50,000 0 0 0 320,000
MAA 23-2: Sierra Azul: Bridges for Mt Umunhum Trail Implementation 95,000 95,000 4,000 0 0 194,000
MAA 23-4: Sierra Azul: Summit Restoration (Phase I)611,000 2,577,000 8,000 4,000 4,000 3,204,000
MAA 23-5: Sierra Azul: Mt Umunhum Guadalupe Creek Overlook & Bridges 213,000 7,000 0 0 0 220,000
MAA 23-6: Sierra Azul: Mt Umunhum Road Design and Construction 333,000 2,859,000 1,000 0 0 3,193,000
Subtotal: Measure AA Projects 3,278,000 9,028,000 3,969,000 716,000 392,000 17,383,000
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve Plan Development, CEQA and Ponds
Assessment (formerly MAA 21-2, supports other MAA projects)273,000 0 0 0 0 273,000
El Sereno Dog Access Scoping & Implementation 47,000 0 0 0 0 47,000
Fremont Older Staging Area Public Safety Improvements 260,000 0 0 0 0 260,000
Mt Umunhum Radar Tower Repairs 115,000 0 0 0 0 115,000
Windy Hill Hawthorn Historic Complex: Partner Selection & Site Development 343,000 20,000 0 0 0 363,000
Unanticipated Expenses 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
Subtotal: Non-Measure AA Projects 1,063,000 45,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 1,183,000
Total Public Access and Education $4,341,000 $9,073,000 $3,994,000 $741,000 $417,000 $18,566,000
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
District-wide Long-term Facilities Plan 169,000 279,000 0 0 0 448,000
District-wide Long-term Facilities Plan Implementation (AO, 1 Field Office)0 0 15,250,000 15,250,000 5,000,000 35,500,000
Unanticipated Expenses 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
Total Vehicles, Equipment, and Other $194,000 $304,000 $15,275,000 $15,275,000 $5,025,000 $36,073,000
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Project Management 505,811 411,311 377,095 151,915 113,515 1,559,647
Construction 286,000 191,000 1,715,000 165,000 165,000 2,522,000
Total Reimbursed MAA Staff Costs $791,811 $602,311 $2,092,095 $316,915 $278,515 $4,081,647
Total: Measure AA Projects $4,099,811 $9,660,311 $6,253,095 $1,032,915 $670,515 $21,716,647
Total: Non-Measure AA Projects $1,950,000 $374,000 $15,325,000 $15,325,000 $5,075,000 $38,049,000
Grand Total: All Capital Projects $6,049,811 $10,034,311 $21,578,095 $16,357,915 $5,745,515 $59,765,647
1 Staff anticipates there will be additional budget for this project but at this time there is not sufficient information for project cost estimates beyond FY15-16.
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FiveYear Capital Improvement Program:
Planning
Project FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Mt Um Environmental Restoration & Public Access (State Coastal Conservancy)$20,000 $530,000 $0 $0 $0 $550,000
Bay Trail - (Santa Clara County grant)$200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200,000
Total Grant Income $220,000 $530,000 $0 $0 $0 $750,000
Total Capital Projects, net of Grant Income $5,829,811 $9,504,311 $21,578,095 $16,357,915 $5,745,515 $59,015,647
PART III: GRANT INCOME
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Five Year Capital Improvement Program:
Real Property
Land Acquisition and Preservation 12,286,670 4,959,158 15,671,139 9,000,000 11,000,000 52,916,967
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other 539,999 350,000 500,000 375,000 500,000 2,264,999
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs 21,970 12,980 7,350 0 0 42,300
Total Capital Budget $12,848,639 $5,322,138 $16,178,489 $9,375,000 $11,500,000 $55,224,266
Land Acquisition and Preservation FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 2-2: Ravenswood Bay Trail Design, CEQA, Permits & Implementation 78,000 0 0 0 0 78,000
MAA 3-1: Lot Line Adjustment / Property Transfer Purisima Uplands 816,500 20,000 0 0 0 836,500
MAA 3-2: Site Clean-up and Soil Remediation Purisima Uplands 126,665 140,714 0 0 0 267,379
MAA 4-1: El Corte de Madera Creek Land Conservation 0 0 6,092,525 0 0 6,092,525
MAA 5-1: La Honda Creek Upper Area Land Conservation 811,000 423,000 712,000 0 0 1,946,000
MAA 7-1: Event Center and Apple Orchard Purchase 6,087,677 0 0 0 0 6,087,677
MAA 8-1: La Honda Creek/Russian Ridge Land Conservation 302,500 1,545,000 2,032,000 0 0 3,879,500
MAA 10-2: Alpine Road and Drainage Improvements - MOU 35,000 0 5,085,641 0 0 5,120,641
MAA 17-1: Upper Stevens Creek 333,906 0 0 0 0 333,906
MAA 21-1: Bear Creek Redwoods - Moody Gulch 122,500 36,460 48,960 0 0 207,920
MAA 22-2: Sierra Azul Cathedral Oaks 650,000 0 0 0 0 650,000
MAA 23-1: Sierra Azul Mt Um Trail and Property Rights 1,511,922 0 0 0 0 1,511,922
MAA 24-1: Sierra Azul Rancho de Guadalupe Land Conservation 0 1,059,500 200,013 0 0 1,259,513
MAA 25-1: Sierra Azul Loma Prieta Land Conservation 408,000 234,484 0 0 0 642,484
MAA New Land Conservation Opportunities 0 0 0 7,500,000 9,500,000 17,000,000
Subtotal: Measure AA Projects 11,283,670 3,459,158 14,171,139 7,500,000 9,500,000 45,913,967
1405 Skyline Blvd, Improvements (INE Property)50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000
5755 Alpine Road, Remodel (Silva Property)160,000 0 0 0 0 160,000
New Land Conservation Purchases 793,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 6,793,000
Subtotal: Non-Measure AA Projects 1,003,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 6,793,000
Total Land Acquisition and Preservation $12,286,670 $4,959,158 $15,671,139 $9,000,000 $11,000,000 $52,706,967
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL
PART I: DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
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Five Year Capital Improvement Program:
Real Property
Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
MAA 21-3: Bear Creek Redwoods - Water Infrastructure Improvements 79,999 0 0 0 0 79,999
Subtotal: Measure AA Projects 79,999 0 0 0 0 79,999
16075 Overlook Dr. Foundation Stabilization 75,000 0 0 0 0 75,000
McDonald Ranch, POD 17 Water Line Replacement 125,000 0 0 0 0 125,000
Driscoll Ranch, POD 36 Water Line Replacement 75,000 0 0 0 0 75,000
Windy Hill Alpine Road Residence 185,000 0 0 0 0 185,000
Facilities Improvements 0 350,000 500,000 375,000 500,000 1,725,000
Subtotal: Non-Measure AA Projects 460,000 350,000 500,000 375,000 500,000 2,185,000
Total Vehicles, Equipment, Facilities, and Other $539,999 $350,000 $500,000 $375,000 $500,000 $2,264,999
Measure AA Project Reimbursed Staff Costs FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 FY2018-19 FY2019-20 5-Year Total
Project Management 21,970 12,980 7,350 0 0 42,300
Total Reimbursed MAA Staff Costs $21,970 $12,980 $7,350 $0 $0 $42,300
Total: Measure AA Projects $11,385,639 $3,472,138 $14,178,489 $7,500,000 $9,500,000 $46,036,266
Total: Non-Measure AA Projects $1,463,000 $1,850,000 $2,000,000 $1,875,000 $2,000,000 $8,978,000
Grand Total: All Capital Projects $12,848,639 $5,322,138 $16,178,489 $9,375,000 $11,500,000 $55,014,266
PART II: DEPARTMENT DETAIL (Cont'd)
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SECTION IV:
PROPOSED
FY2015-16
HAWTHORN FUND BUDGET
HAWTHORN FUND
The Proposed FY2015-16 Annual Budget for the Hawthorn endowment totals $543,800, which is 59%
higher than the FY2014-15 Midyear Budget. A total of $185,000 is budgeted under Capital Expenses for
improvements to the Alpine House employee residence. The remaining Capital Expenses budget
includes approximately $15,000 for electrical services and the installation of a security system, and no
more than $30,000 for the installation of rodent exclusion, roof repairs, and other minor stabilization
efforts to mitigate deterioration as staff negotiates a partnership agreement over the next year.
Approximately $15,000 is set aside to cover District project management costs and the remaining
balance of $283,000 is a placeholder for more aggressive mothballing should the current partnership
development process yield no viable partner.
If the proposed Hawthorn budget is approved, the endowment fund balance at the end of FY2015-16 is
projected to be $1,171,958. (See Table 5 below)
Table 6: Hawthorn – Projected Cash Balance
Budget Category
FY2013-14
Actuals
(Unaudited)
FY2014-15
Midyear
Budget
FY 2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
Midyear
FY2014-15
% Change from
Midyear
FY2014-15
Operating Expenses 14,747 221,685 15,800 (205,885) -93%
Capital Expenses 126,642 120,742 528,000 407,258 337%
Total: Hawthorn 141,389 342,427 543,800 201,373 59%
FY2015-16 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
Hawthorn Fund Original Endowment: 2,018,445$
FY2011-12 Interest Income 3,267$
FY2011-12 Expenditures (50,672)$
FY2012-13 Interest Income 7,854$
FY2012-13 Expenditures (122,347)$
FY2013-14 Interest Income 5,600$
FY2013-14 Expenditures (141,389)$
FY2014-15 Interest Income - Projected 5,000$
FY2014-15 Expenditures - Projected (15,000)$
FY2015-16 Interest Income - Proposed Budget 5,000$
FY2015-16 Expenditures - Proposed Budget (543,800)$
Ending Balance - Projected 1,171,958$
HAWTHORN: Endowment Fund
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SECTION V:
FY2015-16
DEPARTMENT
SUMMARIES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Objective:
To provide the overall management and administration of the District in support of the organization’s
mission and goals.
Core Functions:
Provide financial management, budgeting, and accounting services.
Administer Human Resources Programs and coordinate employee relations activities.
Provide Information Technology services.
Provide office management and public reception/customer service at the Administrative Office.
Department Budget:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 1,353,563 1,722,442 1,717,624 (4,818) 0%
Services and Supplies 726,736 749,900 1,318,026 568,126 76%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 2,080,299 2,472,342 3,035,650 563,308 23%
Capital 7,692 111,200 164,000 52,800 47%
Total Department Budget 2,087,991 2,583,542 3,199,650 616,108 24%
Total FTE 11.25 13.75 13.75 0.00 0%
GENERAL MANAGER’S OFFICE
Objective:
To provide support to the Board of Directors in the development and implementation of its goals and
policies and provide leadership and guidance to District departments in the delivery of services.
Core Functions:
Provide organizational leadership and direction to implement Board policy and goals.
Provide District Clerk support to the District Board and staff.
Department Budget:
GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE
BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 784,027 978,157 1,124,026 145,869 15%
Services and Supplies 202,396 230,665 400,425 169,760 74%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 986,423 1,208,822 1,524,451 315,629 26%
Strategic Plan Implementation 18,478 1,043,075 - (1,043,075) -100%
Total Department Budget 1,004,901 2,251,897 1,524,451 (727,446) -32%
Total FTE 5.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 0%
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GENERAL COUNSEL’S OFFICE
Objective:
To 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
Provide risk management services.
Department Budget:
GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE
BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 373,246 453,051 462,404 9,353 2%
Services and Supplies 60,773 53,130 61,915 8,785 17%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 434,019 506,181 524,319 18,138 4%
Total Department Budget 434,019 506,181 524,319 18,138 4%
Total FTE 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.00 0%
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Objective:
To 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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Department Budget:
NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 844,455 1,073,745 1,169,398 95,653 9%
Less MAA Reimbursible Staff Costs - - 125,500 125,500 N/A
Net Salaries and Benefits 844,455 1,073,745 1,043,898 (29,847) -3%
Services and Supplies 508,833 468,551 735,930 267,379 57%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 1,353,288 1,542,296 1,779,828 237,532 15%
MAA Capital - - 1,777,500 1,777,500 N/A
Non-MAA Capital 508,433 915,000 235,000 (680,000) -74%
Subtotal: Capital Budget 508,433 915,000 2,012,500 1,097,500 120%
Total Department Budget 1,861,721 2,457,296 3,792,328 1,335,032 54%
Total FTE 8.50 10.00 10.00 0.00 0%
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Objective:
To follow management policies that ensure proper care and stewardship of the land, that provide public
access appropriate to the nature of the land, and that are consistent with ecological values and public
safety.
Core Functions:
Provide in-the-field services to protect and restore the natural resources.
Protect public health and safety through enforcement, fire protection, and safe access.
Provide visitor services as the frontline “Face of the District”.
Maintain and construct new District trails.
Foster neighbor, partner, and jurisdictional-oversight agency relationships and engage in multi-
stakeholder efforts to further District goals.
Department Budget:
OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 6,642,109 6,900,055 7,305,639 405,584 6%
Less MAA Reimbursible Staff Costs - - 646,000 646,000 N/A
Net Salaries and Benefits 6,642,109 6,900,055 6,659,639 (240,416) -3%
Services and Supplies 1,498,666 1,707,440 2,074,427 366,987 21%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 8,140,775 8,607,495 8,734,066 126,571 1%
MAA Capital - - 760,000 760,000 N/A
Non-MAA Capital 907,205 2,262,266 1,771,000 (491,266) -22%
Subtotal: Capital Budget 907,205 2,262,266 2,531,000 762,292 34%
Total Department Budget 9,047,980 10,869,761 11,265,066 395,305 4%
Total FTE 62.40 66.30 66.30 0.00 0%
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Objective:
To protect and restore the natural diversity and integrity of the District’s resources; encourage public
and private agencies to preserve, maintain and enhance open space; and follow management policies
for quality care of the land, provision of public access, and maintenance of ecological values and public
safety.
Core Functions:
Plan, design, and implement projects for public access, staff facilities, and stewardship of cultural
resources.
Develop and maintain current and long-range use and management plans, policies, and procedures
for Preserves.
Manage the District Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and all permitting, code, and
regulation requirements.
Work with other entities to obtain funding, plan for and protect District and Regional greenbelt use
and public access.
Engage public and partner agency involvement in planning activities.
Department Budget:
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 1,200,327 1,402,824 1,567,119 164,295 12%
Less MAA Reimbursible Staff Costs - - 505,811 505,811 N/A
Net Salaries and Benefits 1,200,327 1,402,824 1,061,308 (341,516) -24%
Services and Supplies 27,493 199,501 (199,501) -100%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 1,227,820 1,602,325 1,061,308 (541,017) -34%
MAA Capital - - 4,099,811 4,099,811 N/A
Non-Measure AA Capital 2,603,546 1,856,610 1,607,000 (249,610)
Subtotal: Capital Budget 2,603,546 1,856,610 5,706,811 3,850,201 207%
Strategic Plan Implementation 340,449 234,000 - (234,000) -100%
Total Department Budget 4,171,815 3,692,935 6,768,119 6,925,385 188%
Total FTE 12.00 13.00 13.00 0.00 0%
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Objective:
To 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.
Influence and propose legislation that affects and/or benefits the District’s ability to carry out its
mission.
Engage the public through programs that educate and involve the community and expand the
District’s capacity.
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Collect and evaluate constituent feedback and recommend action.
Department Budget:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 928,535 1,135,930 1,241,881 105,951 9%
Services and Supplies 435,658 597,790 719,690 121,900 20%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 1,364,193 1,733,720 1,961,571 227,851 13%
Strategic Plan Implemenation 239,335 170,836 - (170,836)
Total Department Budget 1,603,528 1,904,556 1,961,571 57,015 3%
Total FTE 10.00 11.00 11.00 0.00 0%
REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
Objective:
To purchase or otherwise acquire interest in the maximum feasible area of strategic open space land;
link District open space lands with federal, state, county, city parklands, and watershed lands.
Core Functions:
Provide comprehensive land conservation planning and analysis to guide the land purchase
program.
Monitor and protect the District’s public open space property interests (including fee and easement
interests).
Manage revenue-producing properties.
Create and take advantage of opportunities to conserve the greenbelt, foothills, and baylands.
Maintain neighbor, conservation partner and agency relationships.
Department Budget:
REAL PROPERTY
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FY2013-14
Actuals
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
FY2015-16
Proposed
Annual Budget
$ Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
% Change from
FY2014-15
Midyear Budget
Salaries and Benefits 732,209 856,402 980,242 123,840 14%
Less MAA Reimbursible Staff Costs - - 21,970 21,970 N/A
Net Salaries and Benefits 732,209 856,402 958,272 101,870 12%
Services and Supplies 74,380 129,550 (129,550) -100%
Subtotal: Operating Budget 806,589 985,952 958,272 (27,680) -3%
MAA Land & Associated Costs - - 11,305,640 11,305,640 N/A
Non-MAA Land & Associated Costs 4,091,431 9,354,000 1,003,000 (8,351,000) -89%
Subtotal: Land Budget 4,091,431 9,354,000 12,308,640 2,954,640 32%
MAA Property Management - - 79,999 79,999 N/A
Non-MAA Property Management 223,783 470,550 715,245 244,695 52%
Subtotal: Property Mgmt Budget 223,783 470,550 795,244 324,694 69%
Debt Service 8,858,244 8,893,601 11,142,744 2,249,143 25%
Total Department Budget 13,980,047 19,704,103 25,204,900 5,500,797 28%
Total FTE 5.00 7.00 7.00 0.00 0%
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