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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20141029 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 14-31 SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Administrative Office – Board Room 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M. A G E N D A 5:00 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC ADOPTION OF AGENDA BOARD BUSINESS 1. Initial 5-Year Measure AA Project List, Including Projects Identified for Fiscal Year 2015- 16 (R-14-130) Attachments: 1. Flow Diagram of Measure AA Implementation Process 2. Measure AA Project Prioritization Criteria 3. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Comprehensive 4. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Subset – Essential Criteria 5. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Subset – Other Land Conservation Projects 6. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Subset – Other Public Access/Restoration Projects 7. 5-Year Measure AA “Parking Lot” List (sorted by score) 8. 5-Year Measure AA Project Map 9. Public Comments Received Prior to October 24, 2014 Staff Contact: Tina Hugg, Senior Planner General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the proposed 5-year Measure AA project list, including projects identified for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for their inclusion in the District’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, as presented in the staff report and/or as modified by the Board. ADJOURNMENT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The President will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. 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. Meeting 14-31 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA I, Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), declare that the foregoing agenda for the Regular Meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on October 24, 2014, 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 this 24th day of October, 2014, at Los Altos, California. R-14-130 Meeting 14-31 October 29, 2014 AGENDA ITEM 1 AGENDA ITEM Initial 5-Year Measure AA Project List, Including Projects Identified for Fiscal Year 2015-16 GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS Approve the proposed 5-year Measure AA project list, including projects identified for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for their inclusion in the District’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, as presented in this report and/or as modified by the Board at this meeting. SUMMARY At the September 10 Study Session, the District Board of Directors (Board) approved prioritization criteria and screening methodology for use in evaluating Measure AA projects to identify the highest priority projects to include as part of the initial 5-year project list and incorporate into the District’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (R-14-114). The October 29 Study Session is a continuation of the District’s prioritization of Measure AA projects, during which the Board will consider approving the proposed 5-year Measure AA project list, including the list of projects identified for Fiscal Year (FY)2015-16. Once the Board approves the 5-year Measure AA projects list, staff will develop cost estimates for projects prioritized within the initial three year schedule to inform the first bond issuance which is tentatively scheduled for late spring-early summer 2015. BACKGROUND Measure AA calls for the implementation of the Top 25 Vision Plan Portfolios (Portfolios) over the course of 20 to 30 years. Each Portfolio includes many projects within it. Recognizing that not all projects can be completed at one time and that Measure AA allows for a 20-30 year implementation timeframe, on September 10 the Board approved a set of 11 prioritization criteria (see Attachment 2) to identify (1) the highest priority projects that should be considered for early implementation, (2) highly desired projects that may be considered pending additional staff capacity, and (3) lower priority projects that can scheduled further out into the 6+ year horizon. DISCUSSION Following the September 10 Study Session, the Measure AA project team, which includes representatives from multiple departments, applied the Board-approved criteria to evaluate and prioritize Measure AA projects. This work identified the Essential projects (i.e. those that met an Essential criterion, see Attachment 2) that should automatically be added to the initial 5-year Project List. This work also resulted in the ranking of projects based on total score. Each R-14-130 Page 2 department then evaluated their existing capacity based on current staffing levels to manage Measure AA projects while taking into account other department obligations, including support of Measure AA projects led by other departments, implementation of non-Measure AA projects, core function duties, administrative tasks, and unanticipated assignments or opportunities. Next, each department estimated the duration and potential start dates for each Essential project to understand the remaining capacity available to take on additional Measure AA projects. This remaining capacity was then applied to the highest-scoring Measure AA projects. All projects that were identified for the first five years were grouped into one list: the 5-Year Measure AA Project List (see Attachment 3). All other projects were grouped into a second list: the “Parking Lot” List (see Attachment 7). The 5-Year Measure AA Project List identifies 51 projects that departments estimate can be implemented with existing staffing levels, taking into consideration an average vacancy rate of 1 to 2 positions per department. The “Parking Lot” List identifies additional projects that the Board may choose to add during the first 5 years pending additional staff capacity. A few lower scoring projects with scores between 5 and 4 points were included as part of the 5-Year Measure AA Project List because these projects are already underway or could be accomplished relatively quickly. Deferring projects that are currently underway would result in a loss of project momentum and added cost. Also, a few higher scoring projects and two (2) Essential projects did not make it to the 5-Year Measure AA Project List – these projects have not yet been initiated, require additional staffing to pursue, and though they carry a legal commitment, that obligation does not need to be met within the first 5 years. For ease in understanding the comprehensive 5-Year Measure AA Project List and to distinguish the less discretionary projects from the more discretionary projects, staff further organized these projects into three main subsets (see Attachments 4 – 6) as follows: 1. Essential projects (31 total) – projects that meet one or more of the Essential criteria and therefore are deemed of high priority for implementation (non-discretionary) 2. Other Land Conservation projects (6 total) – land purchase projects, not included in the Essential projects, that are opportunity-driven and are therefore impractical to schedule, and yet require District flexibility to pursue and carry out when the opportunities arise (less discretionary) 3. Other Public Access / Restoration projects (14 total) – the remaining Measure AA projects that are not included in the two subsets above (more discretionary) Board Consideration Due to the less discretionary nature of the Essential and Other Land Conservation projects as described above and in the interest of reserving the Board meeting time to discuss more discretionary projects, the General Manager recommends that the Board focus its attention on the Other Public Access / Restoration projects. Process Recommendation: The General Manager recommends that Essential projects and Other Land Conservation projects remain as highest priority and approved for automatic inclusion into the 5-Year Measure AA Project List. R-14-130 Page 3 Board members may wish to suggest moving specific projects from the “Parking Lot” List for inclusion into the 5-Year Measure AA Project List. In order to remain within current staff capacity, for each new project that is added to the 5-Year Measure AA Project List, another project of roughly equal level of effort should be removed from this list and placed on the “Parking Lot” list. As additional staff positions are approved by the Board in the future, more projects from the “Parking Lot” list can be moved onto the 5-Year Measure AA Project List. Process Recommendation: The General Manager recommends consensus from at least four Board members to move a project from the “Parking Lot” List to the 5-Year Measure AA Project List and that projects added to the 5-Year Measure AA Project List are accommodated by shifting other projects to the “Parking Lot” List. The final 5-Year Measure AA Project List will help inform future staffing and other resource needs for the District, which are being evaluated separately through the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) study. Recommendations for increased and/or redeployed staff capacity will be developed and incorporated into the upcoming and future Action Plan and Budget development processes for Board consideration. Public Input The October 29 Study Session Agenda will provide opportunities for public input on the Board’s discussions and deliberation of the 5-year Measure AA Project List. COMMITTEE REVIEW The Measure AA Ad Hoc Committee met on October 22 and provided guidance to staff on the delivery of the Measure AA Project Lists and the process for shifting projects from the “Parking Lot” List to the 5-Year Measure AA Project List. The Committee agreed with the overall format of the lists, the recommended process, and the goal of arriving at an approved Measure AA Project List as the desired outcome for the October 29 Study Session. Given the ambitious nature of the Measure AA Projects List, the Committee anticipates a robust discussion from the Board on the individual projects, where the Board would need to focus at a higher level rather than at the detailed project-level. If Board members have questions about specific project scopes, they are encouraged to submit them to staff prior to the October 29 Study Session to streamline Board discussions at the meeting. FISCAL IMPACT The decisions under consideration as part of this Agenda Item will substantially influence District spending beginning in FY2015-16; however, there is no fiscal impact to the FY2014-15 (current) budget related to this item, unless modest and obvious staff changes are suggested and approved as part of the mid-year budget. Subsequent implementation of Measure AA projects would be integrated into future Action Plans and Budgets, which will be subject to future Board approval as part of the year Action Plan and Budget approval process. Measure AA projects would be funded through the periodic issuance of bonds, as approved by the voters on June 3, 2014. R-14-130 Page 4 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act and sent to the new Measure AA Implementation notification list, District docents, volunteers, and the Vision Plan notification list. At the direction of the newly-formed Measure AA Ad Hoc Committee, the District also broadly distributed notification of the Measure AA project prioritization process to the larger public to further engage public interest as follows: • Continual updates to the Measure AA website • Hard copy flyers distributed to Cities and Counties, city halls, libraries, Parks and Recreation Departments, community centers, and sporting goods stores • Flyers at Preserve trail heads • E-blast to Mindmixer participants and partner agencies with new flyer • Facebook ad (linked to Eventbrite registration page) • Press release prior to Board Study Session CEQA COMPLIANCE No compliance is required as this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NEXT STEPS Pending approval of the 5-Year Measure AA Project List, staff will develop Measure AA project cost estimates, which will inform the projected total expenditure amount for the first bond issuance. Staff will also utilize the approved 5-Year Measure AA Project List to integrate into the FY15-16 Annual Action Plan and budget preparation. In addition, the 5-Year Measure AA Project List will also be incorporated into the District’s 5-Year CIP, which will identify the proposed start years, anticipated project duration, yearly project cost, and total cost. The 5-Year CIP will be presented to the Action Plan and Budget Committee in January, before full Board review and consideration in February. Each year, the Board will have an opportunity to review the rolling 5-year CIP to determine whether any adjustments to the Measure AA Project List are warranted based on changing conditions (e.g. new opportunity is identified, priorities have shifted, etc) using the prioritization criteria as a guide. Implementation of each Measure AA project will require an incremental increase in operations and maintenance capacity, which is being concurrently assessed by the Operations Impact Group. Results of this assessment will be fed into the Financial and Operational Sustainability Model (FOSM) study to further inform the recommendations on future staffing. Attachments: 1. Flow Diagram of Measure AA Implementation Process 2. Measure AA Project Prioritization Criteria 3. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Comprehensive 4. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Subset – Essential Criteria 5. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Subset – Other Land Conservation Projects 6. 5-Year Measure AA Project List – Subset – Other Public Access/Restoration Projects R-14-130 Page 5 7. 5-Year Measure AA “Parking Lot” List 8. 5-Year Measure AA Project Map 9. Public Comments Received Prior to October 24, 2014 Responsible Managers: Ana Ruiz, AICP, Assistant General Manager Jane Mark, AICP, Planning Manager Prepared by: Tina Hugg, Senior Planner Prioritization Criteria and Ranking Drafted Confirm Draft Criteria Develop Yrs 1-5 project list with 6-10 horizon Approve Project List PROJECT PRIORITIZATION & SCHEDULING Accept FOSM final report FINANCIAL OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY MODEL (FOSM) Yrs 1-5 Measure AA project list incorporated into 5-year CIP Finalize total amount and length of Bond Issuance ABC Reviews Budget, 5-Yr CIP (M-AA & non M-AA projects) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT Action Plan, Budget & 5- Yr CIP Initial Review Action Plan, Budget & 5-Yr CIP Approval Accept FY15-16 Year End Review (incl. M-AA project accomplishments) Selection of Financial Advisor and Trustee/ Paying Agent Receive Rating Bond Reso & Official Statement Bond SaleBOND ISSUANCE BOC Annual Review Receive BOC FindingsBOC Orientation BOC Oath of Office Select BOC BOC applicant interviews at Special Board Mtg (2) BOC Applications Due BOC openings announced Approve BOC role, bylaws, recruitment Develop BOC structure and recruitment process BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (BOC) ATTACHMENT 1 MEASURE AA IMPLEMENTATION FLOW CHART AUG 2014 FY15-16 Midyear Review (incl. M-AA project status) SEPT 2014 OCT 2014 JAN 2015 DEC 2014 NOV 2014 FEB 2015 MAR 2015 APR 2015 JUN 2015 MAY 2015 JUL 2015 AUG 2015 SEPT /OCT 2015 NOV / DEC 2015 JAN 2016 MAY / JUN 2016 JULY 2016 Add’l resource loading recomms. developed PROCESS BOARD OVERSIGHTCOMMITTEE REVIEW LEGEND FEB / MAR / APR 2016 Midyear Review documentation prepared Year End Review docs prepared Initial cost estimate informs total amount for May Bond Sale Review Draft FOSM report Yrs 1-5 project list with resource loading and project costs Develop Action Plan, Budget and 5-Yr CIP Resource loading for Yrs 1-5 project list Measure AA project list & initial resource loading folded into FOSM Cost refinements as needed to further refine 5-Yr CIP and Bond Sale amount KEY CRITERION DESCRIPTION WEIGHT A Immediate Public Safety Concern Regarding District  Facilities and Infrastructure Implementation action would address an imminent  public safety concern or emergency issue related to  District facilites or infrastructure (e.g. bridge failure) Essential B Existing or Prior Legal or Formal Commitment Existing or prior formal or legal commitment (e.g.  written agreement) has been made to complete the  action item  Essential C Existing Deadline Within 1‐5 Years The action is associated with a specific deadline (within  1‐5 years) related to an existing grant, agreement, or  partner commitment Essential D Project Underway The action is in the middle of implementation and/or  the action is an essential part of a multi‐phase project  that is currently underway 2 E Quick Implementation (2 years or less)High level of confidence regarding the ease and  feasibility of implementation 2 F Need for Timely Action Loss of opportunity if timely action not taken  2 G Broad Geographic Distribution Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of  benefits and new facilities 1 H Diverse Public Benefit Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups  (hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all‐access)  and/or underserved populations, greater access for  limited mobility 1 I High Beneficial Impact for Public Use and  Recreation The action would result in a significant, beneficial  impact to public use and recreation 1 J High Beneficial Impact for Natural Resources The action would result in a significant, beneficial  impact to natural resource values 1 K Partnership Opportunity Implementation action enhances or leverages  opportunities for partnerships 1 BOARD ADOPTED PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA FOR MEASURE AA PROJECTS WEIGHTED THREE TIER SYSTEM  PER STUDY SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 TIER ONE CRITERIA (ESSENTIAL) TIER TWO CRITERIA TIER THREE CRITERIA Notes:   1. Prioritization and scheduling of projects may need to adjust to allow for the addition of new, unplanned opportunities as they  arise each year related to the implementation of Measure AA projects (e.g. new land purchase opportunity, partnership project,  etc.) OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) 1‐1 Miramontes Ridge:  Gateway to the Coast Public  Access, Stream Restoration  and Agriculture Enhancement / •   Agricultural Well at Madonna  Creek  Ranch Design & Implementation Installation of groundwater well  at Madonna Creek Ranch to  replace agricultural water  currently provided through in‐ stream impoundment on  steelhead fisheries stream. XX X13 1‐2 Miramontes Ridge:  Gateway to the Coast Public  Access Stream Restoration ACCESS / PATROL •   Madonna Bridge  Replacement Design, Permitting, &  Implementation Replace current interior bridge  with bridge or culvert crossing.   Current bridge is weight limited X 10Access, Stream Restoration  and Agriculture Enhancement Implementation and does not allow for  emergency vehicle access. 2‐1 Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection  and Public Access Partnerships  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Cooley Landing ‐  Interpretative Facilities &  Infrastructure Design & Implementation               Design and implement  interpretative facilities,  infrastructure, and signage  related to Cooley Landing Park. XXXXXX X010 Page 1 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) PUBLIC ACCESS 2‐2 Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection  and Public Access Partnerships  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Ravenswood Bay Trail Design, CEQA, Permtting, &  Implementation Complete design, environmental  review,  permitting, and  implementation of the Bay Trail  gap north of Ravenswood OSP. XX XXXX X18 3‐1 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection LAND CONSERVATION •   Lot Line Adjustment /  Property Transfer (Guisti ‐  Purisima Uplands) and  Protection of Lobitos Creek Work with property owner to  submit lot line adjustment  application to San Mateo  County.  Prepare preliminary use  and management plan for XXXXXX17Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing Protection of Lobitos Creek  Watershed property transfer to District.  Pursue land purchase  opportunities in the Lobitos  Creek watershed. 3‐2 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Site Clean Up and Soil  Remediation Post‐Purchase   (Guisti ‐ Purisima uplands) Site clean up and soil  remediation around existing  empty oil tank. XX X 05 Page 2 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE 3‐3 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE •   Grazing Plan Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure Improve ranching infrastructure  (fences, corrals, stockwater) to  provide greater protection of  streams and habitat. XX X13 3‐4 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection PUBLIC ACCESS •   Harkins Bridge Replacement Implementation Complete construction of new  vehicle bridge which connects  Purisima Creek Trail to the XX XX14Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing Harkins Trail to replace failing  bridge. 4‐1 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue potential land purchase  opportunites for Bay Area Ridge  Trail connection with La Honda  Creek Open Space Preserve. XXXXX06 Page 3 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION 4‐2 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects RESTORATION •   Watershed Protection  Measures, Final Phase Implementation Implement final construction  phase of 2004 Watershed  Protection Program, including  multi‐use trail improvements. XXXXX XXX 29 4‐3 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  RESTORATION •   Watershed Protection  Measures Re‐Assessment &  Implementation Re‐assess watershed conditions  and implement Phase 1  meas res (c l ert bridges)to X X11 Projects Implementation measures (culvert, bridges) to  address sedimentation issues. 4‐4 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Oljon Trail Permitting & Implementation Complete Phases III and IV of the  Oljon Trail, which is part of the  overall staging area and trails  project.   XXXXX06 Page 4 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) LAND CONSERVATION 5‐1 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue potential land purchase  opportunites for Bay Area Ridge  Trail connection with El Corte de  Madera Creek Open Space  Preserve. X XXXXX07 5‐2 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation RESTORATION •   Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •Water Systems Infrastructure Improve and upgrade ranching  infrastructure (fences, corrals,  stockwater) to provide greater XXX XX24Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  •   Water Systems Infrastructure protection of streams and  habitat. 5‐3 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  RESTORATION •   Green House next to Paulin  Cabin Demolition  •   Water Systems Infrastructure Demolish house on former  Paulin Property.  Approved in La  Honda Master Plan. XX 12 Page 5 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION 6‐1 Windy Hill:  Trail Improvements,  Preservation and Hawthorns  Area Historic Partnership RESTORATION •   Hawthorns Historic Complex Partner Selection & Site  Development Select tenant and prepare lease,  site and implementation plan for  Hawthorns Historic Complex. XXX X X08 7‐1 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection LAND CONSERVATION •   Event Center and Apple  Orchard Purchase Purchase Apple Orchard, Event  Center properties and San X XX XXXX18Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing Gregorio riparian easement.   7‐2 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Fisheries Restoration Design, Permitting &  Implementation Design, permit and implement  priority fisheries restoration  projects within San Gregorio  Creek watershed on District  lands. XXX XX XX27 Page 6 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION 7‐3 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Fisheries Enhancement ‐  Apple Orchard Scoping, Design, &  Implementation Scope, design, and implement  fisheries enhancement project at  the Apple Orchard property,  which includes a large woody  debris fish habitat structure. XXXX05 7‐4 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection RESTORATION •   Fisheries Enhancement ‐  Event Center Scoping & Design Scope and design fisheries  enhancement project at the  EentCenter propert hich XXXX05Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing Event Center property, which  includes a backwater pool. 7‐5 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure Improve and upgrade ranching  infrastructure (fences, corrals,  stockwater) to provide greater  protection of streams and  habitat. XX XX14 Page 7 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) 8 La Honda/Russian Ridge: Preservation of Upper San  Gregorio Creek Watershed &  Ridge Trail Completion CURRENTLY NO PROJECTS IN FIRST FIVE YEARS 0 0 9‐1 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  RESTORATION •   Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •Gra ing Lease Improve and upgrade ranching  infrastructure (fences, corrals,  stockwater) to provide greater  protection of streams and XXXXX XX28 Wildlife Protection Projects  •   Grazing Lease •   Water Systems Infrastructure habitat. Release grazing lease  RFP and select grazing tenant for  Mindego Ranch. 9‐2 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  Wildlife Protection Projects   RESTORATION •  Mindego Public Access and  Demo ‐ True Ranch  Remediation, Demolition, &  Restoration Design, Permitting &  Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure Complete demolition of two  structures ("Grandma's House"  and  the True House),  remediation of an existing corral,  and clean up of Giandrea Cabin. XX XX X 25 Page 8 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION i i d 9‐3 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  Wildlife Protection Projects   RESTORATION •   Pond Improvements (1‐2  ponds) Design, Permitting, &  Implementation Engineer, permit, and restore  aquatic habitats at Mindego  Ranch to provide habitat for  California red‐legged frog and  San Francisco garter snake as  well as water supply for livestock  operation. X XX12 9‐4 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mindego Hill Trail ‐ Open to  Public (once grazing  infrastructure & True Ranch  demo and restoration Complete and open Mindego Hill  Trail to the public once prior  commitments to San Mateo  County and the Farm Bureau are XX XX X07 Wildlife Protection Projects  demo and restoration  completed)fulfilled (see True Ranch  remediation, demolition, &  restoration above). 9‐5 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  Wildlife Protection Projects   PUBLIC ACCESS •   Public Trail Access to Council  Circle (once grazing  infrastructure & True Ranch  demo and restoration  completed) Design, Permitting, &  Implementation  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. XXX X15 Page 9 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) PUBLIC ACCESS 10‐1 Coal Creek:  Reopen Alpine Road for Trail  Use PUBLIC ACCESS •   Alpine Road Trail ‐ Urgent  Improvements Design, Permitting, &  Implementation Engineer, permit, and construct  urgent road improvements to  enhance public access and  reduce further erosion and  sedimentation downstream. XX XXXXXX27 10‐2 Coal Creek:  Reopen Alpine Road for Trail  LAND CONSERVATION •   Alpine Road & Drainage  Improvements ‐ Memorandum  of Understanding (MOU) ‐  Coordination with San Mateo Work with San Mateo County on  longer term road and drainage  improvements and prepare  MOU for management or X XXXXX15 Use Coordination with San Mateo  County MOU for management or  transfer of Alpine Road to  District. 11‐1 Rancho San Antonio: Interpretive Improvements,  Refurbishing, and Transit  Solutions PUBLIC ACCESS •   New Trails to Connect Quarry  Trail to Black Mountain Trail Design, CEQA, & Implementation Trail location scouting, design,  environmental review, and  implementation for two trail  connections to Monte Bello from  Rancho San Antonio to improve  existing trail infrastructure. XX X X X24 Page 10 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) 12 Peninsula/South Bay Cities: Partner to Complete Middle  Stevens Creek Trail CURRENTLY NO PROJECTS IN FIRST FIVE YEARS 0 0 13 Cloverdale Ranch:  Wildlife Protection, Grazing and CURRENTLY NO PROJECTS IN FIRST FIVE YEARS 0 0 Trail Connections  14 Regional: Trail Connections and  Campgrounds CURRENTLY NO PROJECTS IN FIRST FIVE YEARS 0 0 Page 11 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) LAND CONSERVATION 15‐1 Regional:  Redwood Protection and  Salmon Fishery Conservation  LAND CONSERVATION •   Conservation Easement  Upper Alpine Ranch Area Work with partners to purchase  conservation easement and  support transfer of property as  an addition to Pescadero County  Park. XX XXXXX09 15‐2 Regional:  Redwood Protection and  LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities with Partner  Consultation Work with private and public  open space and park agencies to  pursue Redwood and Fishery  land conser ation properties XXX03 Salmon Fishery Conservation land conservation properties  both through fee and easement  purchases. 16 Long Ridge: Trail, Conservation and Habitat  Restoration Projects CURRENTLY NO PROJECTS IN FIRST FIVE YEARS 0 0 Page 12 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1)   LAND CONSERVATION 17‐1 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail LAND CONSERVATION •   Upper Stevens Creek Trail ‐  Last Piece ‐ Pursue Land  Conservation Opportunities Pursue land purchase  opportunities to connect Stevens  Creek County Park to Monte  Bello and Saratoga Gap Open  Space Preserves.   XXXXXXXX110 17‐2 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek    RESTORATION •   Lobner Demolition &  Restoration Implementation •Water Systems Infrastructure Complete removal of structures  and restoration of site along the XX XX XX26 Trail •   Water Systems Infrastructure Canyon trail and Stevens creek. 17‐3 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail   PUBLIC ACCESS •   Completion of Upper Stevens  Creek Trail ‐ Coordination with  Partners Phase 1:  Work with partners to  identify trail connector  alignment from Stevens Creek  County Park to Monte Bello OSP. XX XXX X24 Page 13 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1)   PUBLIC ACCESS Replace a deteriorating bridge  ldb k 17‐4 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail PUBLIC ACCESS •   Stevens Creek Nature Trail ‐  Existing Bridge Replacement Scoping, CEQA, Design, &  Implementation •   Stevens Creek Nature Trail ‐  New Bridge Scoping & CEQA located between Stevens Creek  bridge crossing and the Canyon  Trail.  Also scope and conduct  environmental review for a new  bridge on the Stevens Creek  Nature Trail to replace a ford  crossing that can be impassable  during winter. XXX13 18 South Bay Foothills:  Saratoga‐to‐Sea Trail and CURRENTLY NO PROJECTS IN FIRST FIVE YEARS 0 0 Wildlife Corridor 19‐1 El Sereno: Dog Trails and Connections PUBLIC ACCESS •   Dog Access Scoping & Implementation Pursue a Use and Management  Plan update & amendment to  potentially include dog use. XXX04 Page 14 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION 20‐1 South Bay Foothills:  Wildlife Passage and Ridge  Trail Improvements RESTORATION •   HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing  Culvert Scoping, Design, CEQA, &  Permitting Work with partners to develop  and engineer wildlife crossing  improvements at HWY 17. XXX XX07 20‐2 South Bay Foothills:  Wildlife Passage and Ridge  PUBLIC ACCESS •   HWY 17 Bay Area Ridge Trail  Crossing Scoping, Design, Permitting &  Implementation In conjunction with the wildlife  crossing, explore public access X XXXX X08 Trail Improvements Implementation across Highway 17. 21‐1 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects LAND CONSERVATION •   Moody Gulch ‐ Land  Conservation, Gate and Fence  Improvements  Finalize agreements with County  and neighboring communities to  complete transfer of Moody  Gulch property with County  reservation of conservation  easement.  Install gate and  fencing along right‐of‐way. XXX XX16 Page 15 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) PUBLIC ACCESS 21‐2 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Preserve Plan Development & CEQA •   Ponds Assessment Complete Preserve Plan and  environmental review.  Conduct  pond inundation study as part of  environmental review. XX XXXXX09 21‐3 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Water Infrastructure  Improvements for Existing Uses Evaluation & Implementation Evaluate long term water needs  and implement improvements XX X05 Interpretive Projects for Bear Creek Stables operation. 21‐4 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Bear Creek Stables Site Plan  (PHASE I) Development Prepare Bear Creek Stables site  plan including general public  trail uses and horse riding  opportunities.   XX XX 06 Page 16 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION 22‐1 Sierra Azul:  Cathedral Oaks Public Access  and Conservation Projects RESTORATION •   Hendrys Creek Restoration Design & Implementation Complete environmental review  of stream channel restoration.   Permit and implement. XXX XX16 23‐1 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access    LAND CONSERVATION •   Mt Um Road and Trail  Property Rights Pursue land purchase  opportunities and negotiations  on Mt Umunhum Road (to  impro e p blic access and trail XXXXXXXXX 39 and Interpretation Projects improve public access and trail  connections to Cathedral Oaks  Area of Sierra Azul). 23‐2 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mt Um Trail Implementation Complete Mt. Umunhum Trail.XXXX XXX X28 Page 17 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) RESTORATION 23‐3 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects RESTORATION •   Radar Tower Repair Implementation Implement stabilization  measures to radar tower in  preparation for public access. XXXXX X X36 23‐4 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Summit Restoration, Parking,  & Landing Zone (PHASE 1) Design, Permitting &  Implementation Complete restoration of summit  area, new parking areas, and  isitor amenities to allo p blic XXX XXXXX27 and Interpretation Projects Implementation visitor amenities to allow public  access. 23‐5 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mt. Um Guadalupe Creek  Overlook and Bridges Planning & Design Engineer, design, and permit  destination overlook platform  and two trail bridges over  Guadalupe Creek as part of the  Mt. Umunhum Trail.  XXXX XXX X28 Page 18 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ COMPREHENSIVE (all "Essential", Land Conservation, Public Access/Restoration Projects) SORTED BY PORTFOLIO NUMBER Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) PUBLIC ACCESS 23‐6 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mount Umunhum Road Design, Permitting &  Implementation Engineer, permit, and complete  improvements and safety  upgrades to Mt. Umunhum Road  once access issues are resolved. XXXXX06 24‐1 Sierra Azul:  Rancho de Guadalupe Family  LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue potential land purchase  opport nites at Preser e XXX04 Recreation opportunites at Preserve. 25‐1 Sierra Azul: Loma Prieta Area Public Access,  Regional Trails and Habitat  Projects LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue land purchase  opportunities to provide  connection to Loma Prieta and  Forest Nisene Marks. XXX04 Total number of projects 51 Total number of "Essential" projects 31 Page 19 o f 19 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE   LAND CONSERVATION ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) 23‐1 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects •   Mt Um Road and Trail  Property Rights Pursue land purchase  opportunities and negotiations  on Mt Umunhum Road (to  improve public access and trail  connections to Cathedral Oaks  Area of Sierra Azul). XXXXXXXXX 39 23‐3 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  RESTORATION •   Radar Tower Repair Implementation Implement stabilization  measures to radar tower in XXXXX X X36 and Interpretation Projects preparation for public access. 4‐2 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects RESTORATION •   Watershed Protection  Measures, Final Phase Implementation Implement final construction  phase of 2004 Watershed  Protection Program, including  multi‐use trail improvements. XXXXX XXX 29 Page 1 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) RESTORATION d d hi 9‐1 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  Wildlife Protection Projects   RESTORATION •   Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •   Grazing Lease •   Water Systems Infrastructure Improve and upgrade ranching  infrastructure (fences, corrals,  stockwater) to provide greater  protection of streams and  habitat. Release grazing lease  RFP and select grazing tenant for  Mindego Ranch. XXXXX XX28 23‐2 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mt Um Trail Implementation Complete Mt. Umunhum Trail.XXXX XXX X28 and Interpretation Projects 23‐5 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mt. Um Guadalupe Creek  Overlook and Bridges Planning & Design Engineer, design, and permit  destination overlook platform  and two trail bridges over  Guadalupe Creek as part of the  Mt. Umunhum Trail.  XXXX XXX X28 Page 2 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) RESTORATION 7‐2 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Fisheries Restoration Design, Permitting &  Implementation Design, permit and implement  priority fisheries restoration  projects within San Gregorio  Creek watershed on District  lands. XXX XX XX27 10‐1 Coal Creek:  Reopen Alpine Road for Trail  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Alpine Road Trail ‐ Urgent  Improvements Design, Permitting, &  Implementation Engineer, permit, and construct  urgent road improvements to  enhance public access and XX XXXXXX27 Use Implementation reduce further erosion and  sedimentation downstream. 23‐4 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  and Interpretation Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Summit Restoration, Parking,  & Landing Zone (PHASE 1) Design, Permitting &  Implementation Complete restoration of summit  area, new parking areas, and  visitor amenities to allow public  access. XXX XXXXX27 Page 3 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . )   RESTORATION 17‐2 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail RESTORATION •   Lobner Demolition &  Restoration Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure  Complete removal of structures  and restoration of site along the  Canyon trail and Stevens creek. XX XX XX26 9‐2 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  RESTORATION •  Mindego Public Access and  Demo ‐ True Ranch  Remediation, Demolition, &  Restoration Complete demolition of two  structures ("Grandma's House"  and  the True House), XX XX X 25 Wildlife Protection Projects  Restoration Design, Permitting &  Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure remediation of an existing corral,  and clean up of Giandrea Cabin. 5‐2 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  RESTORATION •   Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure Improve and upgrade ranching  infrastructure (fences, corrals,  stockwater) to provide greater  protection of streams and  habitat. XXX XX24 Page 4 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) PUBLIC ACCESS 11‐1 Rancho San Antonio: Interpretive Improvements,  Refurbishing, and Transit  Solutions PUBLIC ACCESS •   New Trails to Connect Quarry  Trail to Black Mountain Trail Design, CEQA, & Implementation Trail location scouting, design,  environmental review, and  implementation for two trail  connections to Monte Bello from  Rancho San Antonio to improve  existing trail infrastructure. XX X X X24 17‐3 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek    PUBLIC ACCESS •   Completion of Upper Stevens  Creek Trail ‐ Coordination with  Partners Phase 1:  Work with partners to  identify trail connector  alignment from Ste ens Creek XX XXX X24 Trail alignment from Stevens Creek  County Park to Monte Bello OSP. 17‐1 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail   LAND CONSERVATION •   Upper Stevens Creek Trail ‐  Last Piece ‐ Pursue Land  Conservation Opportunities Pursue land purchase  opportunities to connect Stevens  Creek County Park to Monte  Bello and Saratoga Gap Open  Space Preserves.   XXXXXXXX110 Page 5 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) PUBLIC ACCESS 2‐2 Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection  and Public Access Partnerships  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Ravenswood Bay Trail Design, CEQA, Permtting, &  Implementation Complete design, environmental  review,  permitting, and  implementation of the Bay Trail  gap north of Ravenswood OSP. XX XXXX X18 7‐1 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection LAND CONSERVATION •   Event Center and Apple  Orchard Purchase Purchase Apple Orchard, Event  Center properties and San X XX XXXX18Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing Gregorio riparian easement.   3‐1 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing LAND CONSERVATION •   Lot Line Adjustment /  Property Transfer (Guisti ‐  Purisima Uplands) and  Protection of Lobitos Creek  Watershed Work with property owner to  submit lot line adjustment  application to San Mateo  County.  Prepare preliminary use  and management plan for  property transfer to District.  Pursue land purchase  opportunities in the Lobitos  Creek watershed XXXXXX17 Creek watershed. Page 6 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) LAND CONSERVATION ili ih 21‐1 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects LAND CONSERVATION •   Moody Gulch ‐ Land  Conservation, Gate and Fence  Improvements  Finalize agreements with County  and neighboring communities to  complete transfer of Moody  Gulch property with County  reservation of conservation  easement.  Install gate and  fencing along right‐of‐way. XXX XX16 22‐1 Sierra Azul:  Cathedral Oaks Public Access  RESTORATION •   Hendrys Creek Restoration Design & Implementation Complete environmental review  of stream channel restoration.  XXX XX16 and Conservation Projects Permit and implement. 9‐5 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  Wildlife Protection Projects   PUBLIC ACCESS •   Public Trail Access to Council  Circle (once grazing  infrastructure & True Ranch  demo and restoration  completed) Design, Permitting, &  Implementation  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. XXX X15 Page 7 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) LAND CONSERVATION 10‐2 Coal Creek:  Reopen Alpine Road for Trail  Use LAND CONSERVATION •   Alpine Road & Drainage  Improvements ‐ Memorandum  of Understanding (MOU) ‐  Coordination with San Mateo  County Work with San Mateo County on  longer term road and drainage  improvements and prepare  MOU for management or  transfer of Alpine Road to  District. X XXXXX15 3‐4 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection PUBLIC ACCESS •   Harkins Bridge Replacement Implementation Complete construction of new  vehicle bridge which connects  Purisima Creek Trail to the XX XX14Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing Harkins Trail to replace failing  bridge. 7‐5 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure Improve and upgrade ranching  infrastructure (fences, corrals,  stockwater) to provide greater  protection of streams and  habitat. XX XX14 Page 8 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE 1‐1 Miramontes Ridge:  Gateway to the Coast Public  Access, Stream Restoration  and Agriculture Enhancement RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE •   Agricultural Well at Madonna  Creek  Ranch Design & Implementation Installation of groundwater well  at Madonna Creek Ranch to  replace agricultural water  currently provided through in‐ stream impoundment on  steelhead fisheries stream. XX X13 3‐3 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection RESTORATION / AGRICULTURE •   Grazing Plan Assessment, Scoping, &  Implementation •Water Systems Infrastructure Improve ranching infrastructure  (fences, corrals, stockwater) to  pro ide greater protection of XX X13Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing •   Water Systems Infrastructure provide greater protection of  streams and habitat. 17‐2 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail   PUBLIC ACCESS •   Stevens Creek Nature Trail ‐  Existing Bridge Replacement Scoping, CEQA, Design, &  Implementation •   Stevens Creek Nature Trail ‐  New Bridge Scoping & CEQA Replace a deteriorating bridge  located between Stevens Creek  bridge crossing and the Canyon  Trail.  Also scope and conduct  environmental review for a new  bridge on the Stevens Creek  Nature Trail to replace a ford  crossing that can be impassable  during winter XXX13 during winter. Page 9 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) RESTORATION 5‐3 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  RESTORATION •   Green House next to Paulin  Cabin Demolition  •   Water Systems Infrastructure Demolish house on former  Paulin Property.  Approved in La  Honda Master Plan. XX 12 9‐3 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  RESTORATION •   Pond Improvements (1‐2  ponds) Design, Permitting, &  Implementation Engineer, permit, and restore  aquatic habitats at Mindego  Ranch to provide habitat for  California red‐legged frog and X XX12 Wildlife Protection Projects  Implementation San Francisco garter snake as  well as water supply for livestock  operation. 4‐3 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects RESTORATION •   Watershed Protection  Measures Re‐Assessment &  Implementation Re‐assess watershed conditions  and implement Phase 1  measures (culvert, bridges) to  address sedimentation issues. X X11 Page 10 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. Other land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) ACCESS / PATROL 1‐2 Miramontes Ridge:  Gateway to the Coast Public  Access, Stream Restoration  and Agriculture Enhancement ACCESS / PATROL •   Madonna Bridge  Replacement Design, Permitting, &  Implementation Replace current interior bridge  with bridge or culvert crossing.   Current bridge is weight limited  and does not allow for  emergency vehicle access. X 10 Total number of projects 54 Total number of "Essential" projects 31 Page 11 o f 11 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE LAND CONSERVATION Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) Brief Project Description 15‐1 Regional:  Redwood Protection and  Salmon Fishery Conservation  •   Conservation Easement  Upper Alpine Ranch Area Work with partners to purchase  conservation easement and  support transfer of property as  an addition to Pescadero County  Park. XX XXXXX09 5‐1 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue potential land purchase  opportunites for Bay Area Ridge  Trail connection with El Corte de X XXXXX07Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects Madera Creek Open Space  Preserve. 4‐1 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue potential land purchase  opportunites for Bay Area Ridge  Trail connection with La Honda  Creek Open Space Preserve. XXXXX06 Page 1 o f 2 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16.) Brief Project Description LAND CONSERVATION 24‐1 Sierra Azul:  Rancho de Guadalupe Family  Recreation LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue potential land purchase  opportunites at Preserve.XXX04 25‐1 Sierra Azul: Loma Prieta Area Public Access,  Regional Trails and Habitat LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities Pursue land purchase  opportunities to provide  connection to Loma Prieta and XXX04Regional Trails and Habitat  Projects connection to Loma Prieta and  Forest Nisene Marks. 15‐2 Regional:  Redwood Protection and  Salmon Fishery Conservation  LAND CONSERVATION •   Pursue Land Conservation  Opportunities with Partner  Consultation Work with private and public  open space and park agencies to  pursue Redwood and Fishery  land conservation properties  both through fee and easement  purchases. XXX03 Total number of projects 54 Total number of Land Conservation projects 6 Page 2 o f 2 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS/RESTORATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE PUBLIC ACCESS ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. "Essential" and  opportunity driven land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) 2‐1 Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection  and Public Access Partnerships  •   Cooley Landing ‐  Interpretative Facilities &  Infrastructure Design & Implementation               Design and implement  interpretative facilities,  infrastructure, and signage  related to Cooley Landing Park. XXXXXX X010 21‐2 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Preserve Plan Development & CEQA •   Ponds Assessment Complete Preserve Plan and  environmental review.  Conduct  pond inundation study as part of XX XXXXX09 Interpretive Projects pond inundation study as part of  environmental review. 20‐2 South Bay Foothills:  Wildlife Passage and Ridge  Trail Improvements PUBLIC ACCESS •   HWY 17 Bay Area Ridge Trail  Crossing Scoping, Design, Permitting &  Implementation In conjunction with the wildlife  crossing, explore public access  across Highway 17. X XXXX X08 Page 1 o f 5 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS/RESTORATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. "Essential" and  opportunity driven land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) RESTORATION 6‐1 Windy Hill:  Trail Improvements,  Preservation and Hawthorns  Area Historic Partnership RESTORATION •   Hawthorns Historic Complex Partner Selection & Site  Development Select tenant and prepare lease,  site and implementation plan for  Hawthorns Historic Complex. XXX X X08 9‐4 Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Grazing and  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mindego Hill Trail ‐ Open to  Public (once grazing  infrastructure & True Ranch  demo and restoration Complete and open Mindego Hill  Trail to the public once prior  commitments to San Mateo  County and the Farm Bureau are XX XX X07 Wildlife Protection Projects  demo and restoration  completed)fulfilled (see True Ranch  remediation, demolition, &  restoration above). 20‐1 South Bay Foothills:  Wildlife Passage and Ridge  Trail Improvements RESTORATION •   HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing  Culvert Scoping, Design, CEQA, &  Permitting Work with partners to develop  and engineer wildlife crossing  improvements at HWY 17. XXX XX07 Page 2 o f 5 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS/RESTORATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. "Essential" and  opportunity driven land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) PUBLIC ACCESS 21‐4 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Bear Creek Stables Site Plan  (PHASE I) Development Prepare Bear Creek Stables site  plan including general public  trail uses and horse riding  opportunities.   XX XX 06 23‐6 Sierra Azul: Mt. Umunhum Public Access  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Mount Umunhum Road Design, Permitting &  Implementation Engineer, permit, and complete  improvements and safety  pgrades to Mt Um nh m Road XXXXX06 and Interpretation Projects upgrades to Mt. Umunhum Road  once access issues are resolved. 4‐4 El Corte de Madera Creek: Bike Trail and Water Quality  Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Oljon Trail Permitting & Implementation Complete Phases III and IV of the  Oljon Trail, which is part of the  overall staging area and trails  project.   XXXXX06 Page 3 o f 5 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS/RESTORATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. "Essential" and  opportunity driven land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) PUBLIC ACCESS 21‐3 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Water Infrastructure  Improvements for Existing Uses Evaluation & Implementation Evaluate long term water needs  and implement improvements  for Bear Creek Stables operation. XX X05 7‐3 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection RESTORATION •   Fisheries Enhancement ‐  Apple Orchard Scoping, Design, &  Implementation Scope, design, and implement  fisheries enhancement project at  the Apple Orchard property, XXXX05Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing Implementation which includes a large woody  debris fish habitat structure. 7‐4 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Fisheries Enhancement ‐  Event Center Scoping & Design Scope and design fisheries  enhancement project at the  Event Center property, which  includes a backwater pool. XXXX05 Page 4 o f 5 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION  PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR PROJECT LIST (starting 2015) ‐ SUBSET ‐ OTHER PUBLIC ACCESS/RESTORATION PROJECTS SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  Project Name (Highlighted projects are  continuing into or beginning in  FY2015‐16. "Essential" and  opportunity driven land  conservation projects are on a  separate list.) Brief Project Description Prioritization Criteria Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 2 (value = 2) Tier 3 (value = 1) Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) RESTORATION 3‐2 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Site Clean Up and Soil  Remediation Post‐Purchase   (Guisti ‐ Purisima uplands) Site clean up and soil  remediation around existing  empty oil tank. XX X 05 19‐1 El Sereno: Dog Trails and Connections PUBLIC ACCESS •   Dog Access Scoping & Implementation Pursue a Use and Management  Plan update & amendment to XXX04Dog Trails and Connections potentially include dog use. Total number of projects 51 Total number of projects 14 Page 5 o f 5 OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE 24 Sierra Azul:  Rancho de Guadalupe Family  Recreation PUBLIC ACCESS •   Rancho de Guadalupe  Parking Area & Trails Site  Specific Plan Scope, Design, CEQA, Permitting  & Implementation •   Water Systems Infrastructure Complete site specific plan and  explore partner opportunities  with Santa Clara County Parks  for potential camping area and  family focused destination. Develop cultural assessment and  curation plan for Rancho de  Guadalupe area and implement  priority projects. X XXX13 22 Sierra Azul:  Cathedral Oaks Public Access  and Conservation Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Parking Area at Beatty Design, Permitting &  Implementation (County  agreement must be complete by  2023) Design and implement parking  area and trail connection at the  Beatty property to Priest Rock  Trail in Preserve. XXX12 7 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Pond Enhancements  (multiple ponds) Design & Implementation Design, permit, and construct  pond restoration projects at  Driscoll Ranch. XXXXX07 ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y Page 1 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 19 El Sereno: Dog Trails and Connections PUBLIC ACCESS •  Spooky Knoll Trail Scoping, Design, CEQA, &  Implementation Scope loop trail routing, design,  and complete environmental  review for upgrade to existing  road infrastructure. Implement  trail connection. Includes bridge. XX XX 0 6 6 Windy Hill:  Trail Improvements,  Preservation and Hawthorns  Area Historic Partnership PUBLIC ACCESS •   Hawthorns Property Site  Specific Plan Permitting & Implementation Work with partners to develop,  conduct environmental review,  and implement site specific plan  including parking and trail  connections to Town of Portola  trail system.  XXXX05 7 La Honda Creek: Driscoll Ranch Public Access,  Endangered Wildlife Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Fisheries Enhancement ‐  Event Center Implementation Implement fisheries  enhancement project at the  Event Center property, which  includes a backwater pool. X XXX05 Page 2 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 20 South Bay Foothills:  Wildlife Passage and Ridge  Trail Improvements RESTORATION •   Wildlife Crossing Culvert Implementation Working with partners,  implement wildlife crossing  improvement project at  Lexington Reservoir site of HWY  17. XXXX05 20 South Bay Foothills:  Wildlife Passage and Ridge  Trail Improvements PUBLIC ACCESS •   Bay Area Ridge Trail Crossing Scoping, Design, Permitting &  Implementation In conjunction with the wildlife  crossing, explore public access  across Highway 17. X XXX05 3 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing LAND CONSERVATION •   Coastal Trail Connection  (Verde Road to Cowell South  Trailhead) Assessment Assess a potential trail  connection from Verde Road to  Cowell staging area. XXX X04 Page 3 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 3 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Fish Passage / Barrier  Removal (Lobitos) Scoping & Implementation  Develop fish passage  improvement design plans,  engage partners, permit and  construct improvements at  Verde Road and HWY 1. X XXX04 5 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  RESTORATION Fisheries Restoration Scoping, Design, Permitting &  Implementation Address erosion in Conservation  Management Unit and fisheries  restoration XXX04 6 Windy Hill:  Trail Improvements,  Preservation and Hawthorns  Area Historic Partnership PUBLIC ACCESS •   Hawthorns Property Site  Specific Plan Scoping, CEQA, & Design  Working with partners, complete  site specific plan, conduct  environmental review, and  implement trail connections to  Town of Portola Valley's existing  trail system. XXX X04 Page 4 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 16 Long Ridge: Trail, Conservation and Habitat  Restoration Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Use and Management Plan  Update ‐ Future Trails Development & CEQA Develop a Use and Management  Plan update and amendment  and complete environmental  review for future trails including  Peters Creek Trail re‐route. XXXX 04 21 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects RESTORATION  •   Bat Relocation / Re‐housing Design and construct  structure(s) for sensitive bat  species to relocate to from Alma  College buildings. XXX 04 3 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing RESTORATION •   Pond Work Design & Implementation Obtain coastal development  permit. Develop pond  restoration plans, permit and  construct. XXX03 Page 5 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 3 Purisima Creek Redwoods:  Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail,  Watershed Protection  and Conservation Grazing PUBLIC ACCESS •  Verde Road Parking Area &  Trails Design, Permitting, &  Implementation •   Verde Road Parking Area &  Trails ‐ Euc Tree Removal &  Restoration  Assess and implement public  trail access from Verde Road  including a potential parking  area. Develop restoration plans  for Verde Road parking area and  implement. XXX03 5 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Red Barn Complex & Trail  Connections Design, Permitting &  Implementation   Design and implement parking  area, Bay Area Ridge Trail  connection, and accessible trail  loop at Red Barn area. XXX03 16 Long Ridge: Trail, Conservation and Habitat  Restoration Projects RESTORATION •     Peters Creek Trail Re‐Route ‐  Cultural Surveys & Resource  Protection Measures Implementation In support of public access,  restore aquatic habitats  supporting California red‐legged  frog and San Francisco garter  snake and develop and  implement cultural resource  protection measures. XXX03 Page 6 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 17 Regional:   Complete Upper Stevens Creek  Trail   PUBLIC ACCESS •  Stevens Creek Nature Trail ‐  New Bridge Design, Permitting &  Implementation  Design, permit and construct a  new bridge on the Stevens Creek  Nature Trail to replace a ford  crossing that can be impassable  during winter. XX03 21 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects RESTORATION  •   Watershed Protection  Program Scoping, Design, Implementation Required prior to or with trails  work.  Acquire permits.  Develop  and implement Watershed  Protection Plan that identifies  priority erosion sites within Bear  Creek Redwoods.  Includes  permitting and construction.  XXX03 21 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   New Parking Lot at Gate  BC04 Following approval of Master  Plan, design, permit, and  implement new parking area at  Gate BC04 (Alma College gate). XXX03 Page 7 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 24 Sierra Azul:  Rancho de Guadalupe Family  Recreation RESTORATION / PUBLIC ACCESS •   Road & Culvert  Improvements Engineering, Permitting, &  Implementation Design, permit and construct  road improvements necessary  for public access. XXX03 5 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Redwood Log Cabin Assessment, Design  &  Implementation Assess need for stabilization  measures and structural repairs  to historic Redwood Log Cabin,  design, and implement. XX02 5 La Honda Creek: Upper Area Recreation, Habitat  Restoration and Conservation  Grazing Projects  PUBLIC ACCESS •   Dog Access at Allen Road Implementation Open new trails north of the  vista point in northern Preserve  to dogs on leash. X 02 Page 8 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx OCTOBER 29, 2014 STUDY SESSION PROPOSED MEASURE AA 5‐YEAR "PARKING LOT" LIST SORTED BY SCORE ME A S U R E  AA  / VI S I O N  PL A N   PO R T F O L I O  # ‐   PR O J E C T  # PORTFOLIO TITLE  To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  2 an d  3  (1 1  ma x . ) Tier 2 (value = 2)Tier 1 (Essential) Tier 3 (value = 1) Priority Criteria Im m e d i a t e  Pu b l i c  Sa f e t y   Co n c e r n   To t a l  Sc o r e  ‐   Ti e r  1   (3  ma x . ) Brief Project DescriptionProject Name Ex i s t i n g  Le g a l  or  Fo r m a l   Co m m i t m e n t Ex i s t i n g  De a d l i n e  Wi t h i n  5  Ye a r s Pr o j e c t  Un d e r w a y Qu i c k  Im p l e m e n t a t i o n  (2  ye a r s  or  le s s ) Ne e d  fo r  Ti m e l y  Ac t i o n  (o r   Lo s s  of  Op p o r t u n i t y ) Br o a d  Ge o g r a p h i c    Di s t r i b u t i o n Di v e r s e  Pu b l i c  Be n e f i t Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Pu b l i c  Us e  / Re c r e a t i o n Hi g h  Be n e f i c i a l  Im p a c t  fo r   Na t u r a l  Re s o u r c e s Pa r t n e r s h i p  Op p o r t u n i t y 16 Long Ridge: Trail, Conservation and Habitat  Restoration Projects PUBLIC ACCESS •   Trail Connections to Eagle  Rock and Devil's Canyon Design, Permitting &  Implementation Design, permit and construct a  new trail from the Long Ridge  Trail to Eagle Rock. Design permit and construct a  new trail from the landing off  Portola Heights Road to the  Devils Canyon waterfalls,  including observation deck or  landing. XX 02 21 Bear Creek Redwoods:  Public Recreation  and  Interpretive Projects RESTORATION  •  Ponds Engineering, Permitting, &  Implementation Develop pond restoration plans,  permit and construct.XX02 Total number of additional projects 26 2 Page 9 of 9 S:\Shared Projects\Open Space Vision Plan Impl Guide\Draft Implementation Plan\20141029_MAAP_5 YR Proj List_Group2_ParkingLotList.xlsx ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ! ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_7-1 4-34-2 3-3 3-2 9-5 9-49-3 9-2 9-1 7-5 7-4 7-3 7-2 7-1 5-2 5-35-1 4-1 4-4 3-4 3-1 1-21-1 15-1 Northern San Mateo County RegionMap 1 of 3 Measure AA Project Locations Miramontes Ridge Purisima CreekRedwoods El Corte de MaderaCreek TeagueHill La HondaCreek TunitasCreek TunitasCreek Crystal SpringsWatershed WunderlichCounty Park Burleigh MurrayRanch State Park La Honda Half Moon Bay £¤1 £¤92 £¤84 £¤35 £¤280 Pacific Ocean Purisima C reek TunitasCreek ElCortedeMadera Creek SanGregorioCreek Distric t Bou n d a r y Path: G:\Projects\a_Districtwide\MeasureAA\MeasureAAPortfolios\AA_Portfolios_1.mxd Created By: chiatt While the District strives to use the b est availab le d igital d at a, this d at a does not rep resen t a legal survey and is merely a graphic illustration of geographic features. M 0 1 20.5 Miles I Portfolio # - Project # Indicates Trail Work Project Restoration Project^_ Land Conservation Project^_ Public Access Project^_ M Indicates Multi-use Trail Work !! ! ! !! ^_^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_^_^_^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ !^_ M M M M 9-59-4 9-3 9-29-1 7-5 7-37-1 6-15-2 5-35-1 4-1 4-4 21-3 19-1 17-4 17-3 17-2 17-1 15-215-1 11-110-2 10-1 Skyline/Foothills RegionMap 2 of 3 Measure AA Project Locations WindyHill LosTrancos Saratoga Gap PicchettiRanch Rancho SanAntonio FremontOlder Skyline Ridge LongRidge PortolaRedwoodsState Park Monte BelloRussianRidge £¤85 £¤280 £¤35 CoalCreek StevensCreekCountyPark Palo AltoFoothillsPark Los Altos Pearson-ArastraderoPreserve JasperRidge Pescadero CreekCounty Park Los Altos Hills Foothills ^_^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_^_^_^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_^_^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ ! ^_ ^_M 2-2 2-1 Ravenswood East Palo Alto£¤101 S a n M a t e o C o unty S a n t a ClaraCounty San Mateo County Santa Cruz County D u m barton Bridge Palo Alto San Francisco Bay StevensCreek Path: G:\Projects\a_Districtwide\MeasureAA\MeasureAAPortfolios\AA_Portfolios_2.mxd Created By: chiatt While the District strives to use the b est availab le d igital d at a, this d at a does not rep resen t a legal survey and is merely a graphic illustration of geographic features. 0 0.65 1.30.325 Miles I Portfolio # - Project # Indicates Trail Work Project Restoration Project^_ Land Conservation Project^_ Public Access Project^_ M Indicates Multi-use Trail Work ! ! ! ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_^_^_^_^_^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ M 20-2 25-1 24-1 23-6 23-523-4 23-3 23-2 M23-1 22-1 21-421-3 21-2 21-1 20-1 19-1 South Area RegionMap 3 of 3 Measure AA Project Locations ElSereno St. Joseph'sHill SierraAzul SierraAzul FeltonStation AlmadenQuicksilverCounty Park Soquel DemonstrationState Forest BearCreekRedwoods £¤17 £¤85£¤9 Los Gatos Forest of Nisene MarksState Park Saratoga MonteSereno SantaClaraCountySantaCruzCounty Sp here of In flu ence D i s t r i c t B o u n d a r y Path: G:\Projects\a_Districtwide\MeasureAA\MeasureAAPortfolios\AA_Portfolios_3.mxd Created By: chiatt While the District strives to use the b est availab le d igital d at a, this d at a does not rep resen t a legal survey and is merely a graphic illustration of geographic features. 0 1 20.5 Miles I Portfolio # - Project # Indicates Trail Work Project Restoration Project^_ Land Conservation Project^_ Public Access Project^_ M Indicates Multi-use Trail Work Attachment 9 Public Comments Received Prior to October 24, 2014 Pertaining to Board Consideration of the Initial 5-Year Measure AA Project List Subject: FW: Alpine Fire Road From: Jeff Jordan Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 11:28 AM To: Pete Siemens; Yoriko Kishimoto; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Larry Hassett; Cecily Harris Cc: Steve Abbors Subject: Alpine Fire Road Dear board, I'm writing to implore you to prioritize improvements to the water damaged area of upper Alpine Fire Road. I am a home owner in Portola Valley and am an avid outdoorsman. I typically am out on the trails multiple times each week, either riding my mountain bike or hiking with my dog. And almost all of these activities start on Alpine Fire Road. Virtually every trail between Portola Valley and both Skyline and Page Mill Road bans both bikes and dogs - with the very notable exception of Alpine Fire Road. It literally is our life line to all of the MPOSD trails in the area - Monte Bello, Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Saratoga Gap, etc. There are only two other options and both are very challenging for both biking and hiking: 1) Spring Ridge Trail in Windy Hill has brutal uphill segments that only the extremely fit can conquer on bikes, and it ends on a segment of Skyline that is no where near any of the other Open Space preserves (forcing you to ride along the shoulder of Skyline Blvd, a scary and dangerous undertaking); and 2) the trail off of Alpine Road that is the detour route when upper Alpine Fire Road is closed (lower Meadow Trail?) is also a brutally steep trail that is treacherous and sometimes impassable when it gets muddy. Alpine Road is a historic route that has been neglected for years. In addition to being critical to the pursuit of outdoor activities in the area, it also feels like a critical route for fire prevention and access. Again, I implore you to prioritize the improvements that will keep it open for all of these uses. Thank you. Jeff Jordan -- -------- From: Paul Reimer Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 4:22 PM To: Jane Mark Subject: Fw: Designation of a Portola` Historic Trail in San Mateo County Attachments: ABSTRACT - Portola Trail.docx; ABSTRACT - Portola Trail.docx On Monday, July 21, 2014 3:00 PM, Paul Reimer wrote: Dear Jane; Welcome to MPROSD. I am contacting you at the suggestion of Noelle Thurlow at POST to make you aware of my effort in support of historic recognition for Gaspar de Portola` and his exploratory expedition of 1769. A designated Portola` Trail would lie almost entirely within the boundary of MPROSD except for the northern-most portion in City of Pacifica and GGNRA's Bay Discovery Site monument on Sweeney Ridge. I am attaching a one-page abstract of my research report that will be published by the San Mateo County Historic Association in the fall. Your District's recent purchase of the Toto Ranch from POST already places you within my list of Right of Way providers for the designated trail at a key point where the route would cross under Hwy. 1 beneath the Tunitas Creek Bridge Since I live in Portola Valley not far from your office, phone number 650 854-5044, I'd look forward to the chance of coming by to talk about my proposal and to show you my maps of a possible route. Since 2019 is the 250th Anniversary of the Portola` Expedition, I am interested in whether or not it is possible to achieve such a designation in the next 5 years. I know of similar interest from National Park Service, San Mateo County Parks and Rec. Department, State Parks and S.M. County Historians. Soon I must find a sponsor beyond the cooperation that POST has already given me. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this matter. Either your District or the San Mateo County Parks Dept. would represent ideal Sponsors. For your info, I am a retired Civil Engineer and have been a long-time member of POST's Advisory Council and Stewardship Committee. ABSTRACT IS IT TIME FOR A PORTOLA` HISTORIC TRAIL DESIGNATION IN SAN MATEO COUNTY ? Gaspar de Portola`, a Catalonian, came to New Spain following his appointment as Governor of Baja California in 1767. Upon his arrival, he was given the sensitive task of replacing the Jesuit Priests with Franciscans at 17 established missions in Baja California, the Jesuit Order of the Catholic Church having fallen out of favor with King Carlos III of Spain.(1759-1788). At this same time King Carlos, with rising concern over Russian and English presence along the Pacific Coast, directed his emissaries in New Spain to perfect the Spanish claim to Alta California through colonization of San Diego, Monterey and, ultimately, San Francisco. Portola`, now renowned for his successful re-priesting, volunteered to lead the 1769 expedition as organized by the Visitor General in New Spain, Jose de Galvez. After an initial march from the Presidio in Loreto to San Diego Bay, Portola` reconstituted the expedition to leave a permanent colony at San Diego and rode north with his servant, 62 other Spaniards, Mexicans and Christianized Indians along with 100 horses and mules. 78 days later the expedition was at the edge of Monterey Bay. Neither the protected harbor nor the expected supply ship was in sight and the expedition turned north still in search of its objective. That disheartening turn resulted in Portola`s march across the Santa Cruz Coastal Plain and into what is now San Mateo County at Ano Nuevo. In fact, after inhabiting six different campsites along the San Mateo Coast during October/early November 1769 and withstanding dysentery, scurvy and hunger, Portola` and his expedition saw San Francisco Bay from what is now called Sweeney Ridge, the first Europeans to do so. Diaries from Portola` and Expedition Members Fray Crespi and Ensign Costanzo reported the Bay as big enough to harbor “all the Navies of Europe”. Finally reaching consensus among his captains that they were substantially north of Monterey Bay and that the Indian tale of a waiting supply ship was fabrication, Portola` led his troop back to San Diego after an arduous 6 months trek with discipline intact and without loss of a man except for five Indians who deserted to stay in fertile Alta California. The Expedition’s 250th Anniversary will occur in 2019. With Portola`s return in January of 1770, a report was dispatched to the Viceroy in Mexico City and, subsequently, to King Carlos in which the discovery of San Francisco Bay, its imposing size and the extension of the colonial potential for Alta California ( by some 300 miles) was noted . Despite two centuries of neglect after Cabrillo sailed the Pacific Coast, the decade beginning with Portola`s trek in 1769 saw a strong effort to perfect the Spanish claim to Alta California. That effort included Portola`s return to establish Church and Presidio in Monterey in the summer of 1770 as well as the De Anza Expedition which arrived on the San Francisco Peninsula in 1776 to begin Spanish Colonization of the Bay Area. The paper from which this abstract comes is to be published by the San Mateo County Historical Association and will include the basis for identifying the six Portola` Campsites as well as factors leading to a “Best Guess” trail location between. Based upon research to date, it appears possible to “best guess” Portola`s Historic Route in coast-side San Mateo County and to find 100% public/preservation ownership for the Historic Right of Way designation in proximity thereto. June, 2014 Subject: FW: Dirt Alpine From: Mitch Griffin Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 11:23 AM To: Pete Siemens; Yoriko Kishimoto; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Larry Hassett; Cecily Harris Cc: Steve Abbors Subject: Dirt Alpine Dear MidPen Board Members: I am one of the many users of the upper portion of Alpine Rd. (“dirt Alpine”). My wife and I ride up and down the road an average of 2-3 times a month on our mountain bikes. I am writing to add my voice to those other trail users who are requesting that repair of dirt Alpine be made a priority of the Board. We have watched the roadbed crumbling for years, as a result of unmaintained culverts – which I understand was wholly or partially to blame for the major washout that required the temporary repairs that were carried out. There is a second blocked culvert, of which you are likely aware, several hundred yards down the road from the location of the major wash- out/temporarily repaired culvert, in the section that was blocked off when the major washout occurred. The roadbed where this second blocked culvert is located has been crumbling away, bit by bit, literally for decades and the road is now down to about 4 feet in width in that location (which is marked with cones). The point being that dirt Alpine has received virtually no maintenance for years, so making it a “priority” would not so much be an emergency measure, but would be more in the nature of making up for long term neglect. The detour route set up around the section where these two culverts are located does not offer a realistic solution to the maintenance problem. The section into which users are rerouted when the detour is in place is so steep and exposed that it is basically unusable for mountain bikers and is even difficult to walk up, particularly after it has rained. In short, if dirt Alpine is not repaired on a priority basis (particularly in the location of the two culverts), and weather conditions cause another detour, it is the equivalent of closing the road altogether. Other than Stevens Canyon to the south and Windy Hill to the north (which is too steep for most bike riders) there are no other (legal) biking routes to the Skyline that are closed to motor vehicle traffic. I hope that you will give priority to repairing this popular recreational route. Thank you, Mitchell S. 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Examples (these are taken from your 2014/15 plan): • Mt Um trails & staging (so many priorities intersect on the mountain) • Purisima to the Sea Trail - the first Coastside project since annexation • El Corte de Madera trails phases 3 & 4 - now that the staging area is open, and since these are already underway, you will generate valuable PR by completing soon. • I totally concur with prioritizing ecological restoration as represented by the need to upgrade existing ranch, forestry and other service roads - these can be among the most destructive developments on landscapes, and need close attention throughout their development stages (and if the old roads were not well-designed or maintained the issue is even more critical). La Honda Creek's road network is a good example of appropriate high priority ranking. However, even when the roads are upgraded the preserve cannot open til there is a developed trailhead. Similar to Mt Um, La Honda Creek is an example of potentially multiple priorities reinforcing each other, and increasing positive publicity for the District: • the genuine ecological benefits of the roadwork could lead directly to significant new public access to a high visibility property that is currently practically unavailable. • if you add development of the planned Red Barn staging area at the same time as the road upgrades it ties the restoration work and public access together in your messaging, and the public would be delighted to see that project underway soon. -- Bern Smith South Bay Trail Director Bay Area Ridge Trail Council bernsmith@ridgetrail.org 415 561 2595 office 650 868 5467 cell 1007 General Kennedy #3 San Francisco 94129 -- Bern Smith South Bay Trail Director Bay Area Ridge Trail Council bernsmith@ridgetrail.org 415 561 2595 office 650 868 5467 cell 1007 General Kennedy #3 San Francisco 94129 -- Bern Smith South Bay Trail Director Bay Area Ridge Trail Council bernsmith@ridgetrail.org 415 561 2595 office 650 868 5467 cell 1007 General Kennedy #3 San Francisco 94129 Subject: FW: Supporting fixing dirt Alpine Rd/trail From: Lara Sox Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:39 AM To: Pete Siemens; Yoriko Kishimoto; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Larry Hassett; Cecily Harris Cc: Steve Abbors Subject: Supporting fixing dirt Alpine Rd/trail Hello Members of the MidPen Board - I would like to voice my support for prioritizing the permanent repair of the dirt section of Alpine Road, with its recent slide area. This is a wonderful and high-use trail, due to the access it provides to Skyline open space areas such as Black Mountain. It gets use from both bikes and hikers/runners. The alternative route is quite steep and extremely slippery in wet winters (which we will hopefully have again!), as well as exposed. Dirt Alpine, on the other hand, has a gentle slope and pleasant shade most of the way. The road's historic nature is an additional bonus. Please put a high priority on this pleasant, popular, car-free access to Skyline open space. Thank you for your time and consideration, Lara Sox-Harris Subject: FW: The cyclist's perspective on project prioritization From: Charles Krenz Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 1:59 PM To: Pete Siemens; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Cecily Harris; Yoriko Kishimoto; Larry Hassett Cc: Alex Anderson; Steve Abbors Subject: The cyclist's perspective on project prioritization To the Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: As we understand the plan for your meeting on the 29th you are to prioritize the various projects that comprise the first 25 portfolios to be funded by bond sales made possible by Measure AA. We know this is a complicated process and there are many competing constituencies vying for their own particular interests. That said, we are hoping that you can remember your campaign pledges related to AA. "Improved access" was generally the most prominently mentioned goal, with "new hiking and biking trails" usually the number one sub-goal. See attachment. Cyclists comprise a very large percentage of open space users. Without delving into the specifics of which projects are opened where, you can please many your "customers" if you work to create or improve: Regional trail connections - Routes "up to the ridge line" to the less utilized parks and open spaces, routes north and south along the ridge line… complete the bay area ridge trail. Multi-use trails - We're happy to share with other users and are receptive to new access rules on newly opened routes e.g. uphill only routes, or bikes ok on even number days etc. Access to single track - In the past, from our perspective, it has often seemed as if hikers and equestrians "get all the good routes" and cyclists get scraps. We get the fire roads that climb too steeply to be of much use. In the future we hope for improved access to gently climbing single track trails as well. We hope you can keep these thoughts in mind as you consider the alternatives. We're all very excited that this measure has passed and is moving on to implementation. Thank you for taking this on. Charlie Krenz and Alex Anderson Board members: Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers Former members of the Vision Plan's Citizens Advisory Committee Active supporters of Measure AA Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 2:22 PM To: Jennifer Woodworth Cc: GMO Subject: FW: Upper Alpine Rd. From: Julie Dickerson Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1:43 PM To: Pete Siemens; Yoriko Kishimoto; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Larry Hassett; Steve Abbors Subject: Upper Alpine Rd. Dear Board of Directors for Mid Pen Open Space, As a longtime resident of Portola Valley and an avid hiker, biker and runner, I am concerned about the state of the upper alpine road which has been in disrepair for years. Ugly orange plastic fencing has attempted to warn people about the deteriorating trail - which is an eyesore and in winter, if this is closed, detours to get around this area are perilous, at best. Is there any reason this pass through - which is a vital connector to all the upper trails and areas over Page Mill - has not been fixed? Every time I am up there, people are trying to figure out if they can get through, why it is closed off - in other words, this is a very frequented route that people use and enjoy and it seems such a shame that it has been neglected for repair. I would also add that if the road slips further, this might be more difficult to fix as well as damaging to the surrounding trees and hillside. I typically turn around at this point as it is more trouble and hassle to try to ride this route than it is worth - and what a shame to not use what is practically in our backyard because it has gone from natural open space trail to riding or hiking hazard. I know there are many things that compete for Open Space dollars but this one would be money well spent, appreciated and well used, as a result!!! Thank you, Julie Dickerson Portola Valley Subject: FW: Upper Alpine Road From: Eric Risley Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:38 AM To: Yoriko Kishimoto; Pete Siemens; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Larry Hassett; Cecily Harris; Steve Abbors Subject: Upper Alpine Road Dear Mid-Peninsula Board: As a 20 year resident of Portola Valley and Woodside, I'd like to convey the value of Upper Alpine Road to my family over the years. It serves a unique role as an important hiking and cycling connector to the various open spaces in the area and as you know, is one of the very few non-paved routes from the valley floor to the ridge top in the area. Over the years it's become our absolute favorite connecting hiking and cycling route. With it's sense of history, exceptionally natural feel and generally moderate slope, I believe it's deserving ofpriority for prudent spending to maintain and possibly enhance the road and trail system. Most notable forattention is a long-term solution to the temporary fix made to the road in the past year or so and makingsure that the existing bypass off the historic road is ecologically sustainable. Thank you all for your outstanding efforts to make our area such a great place to live, keep up the good work. Best, ERIC F. RISLEY 22 Adair Lane Portola Valley, CA 415 640 8232 222 High Street Peninsula Open Space Trust October 20,2014 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Re: Measure AA List To Whom It May Concern: On Wednesday, October 29, 2014, the board of directors of the District will discuss and approve the list of Measure AA projects, as this project list has been prioritized by District staff for the board's review and approval using the criteria adopted by the board on September 10, 2014. This approved list will represent the District's first 5-year Measure AA project implementation schedule -as well as be a great demonstration of the District's commitment to deliver on the vision approved by the voters in June. In advance of the October 29th board meeting, I write to provide comments on behalf of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) regarding projects we believe score strongly under the District's prioritization and weighting methodology, and therefore should be included in the District's first 5-year Measure AA project implementation schedule. We have identified six project areas that we believe in each case merit being included as high priority project areas in the "Top 25" Vision Elements. The remainder of this letter discusses how we believe these six projects fit well within many of the board-approved prioritization criteria. (Note: when referring below to individual prioritization criteria we use the descriptions of these criteria as set forth in the publicl� posted draft minutes of the District board study session on September lOt .) 1. Bear Creek Public Recreation and Element Opening the 1,065-acre Bear Creek Redwoods to the public has been a top goal of POST's ever since we stepped in to purchase 805 acres of this property in 1999, in conjunction with the District's acquisition of the remainder of the property. Since the Bear Creek Redwoods property extends from Lexington Reservoir (and the 500-acre county park located there) to Skyline Boulevard, and is only a short drive from San Jose, it can serve as a gateway to the network of Santa Cruz Mountains parks and preserves, as well as provide a key connection in a trail system that can link the City of San Jose to the Pacific more than 50 miles away. The Bear Creek Redwoods portfolio of projects comply with most of the board-approved prioritization criteria, including specifically: Palo Alto, California 94301 ww.openspacetrust.org Tel: (650) 854-7696 Fax: (650) 854-7703 Peninsula Open Space Trust Measure AA Project Priority List Page 2 • High level of confidence regarding the ease and flexibility of implementation. • Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of benefits and new facilities. • Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups (hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all-access) and/ or underserved populations or greater access for limited mobility. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to public use and recreation. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to natural resource values. • Implementation action enhances or leverages opportunities for partnerships. 2. Purisima Creek Purisima-to-Sea Watershed Protection and Conservation Element Completing this project will represent the culmination of decades of work by the District and POST to secure and permanently protect a chain of properties along Lobitos Ridge, connecting Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP with a now existing segment of the California Coastal Trail. District staff are already working on taking title to the upland portion of the Purisima Farms property, to complement POST's construction and opening of the Cowell-Purisima Trail and staging area. We believe that this portfolio of projects complies with most of the board­ approved prioritization criteria, including specifically: • The action is in the middle of implementation and/ or the action is an essential part of a multi-phase project that is currently underway. • High level of confidence regarding the ease and flexibility of implementation. • Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of benefits and new facilities. • Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups (hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all-access) and/ or underserved populations or greater access for limited mobility. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to public use and recreation. • Implementation action enhances or leverages opportunities for partnershi ps. 3. Russian Public and Wildlife Element One of the prime project opportunities within this project portfolio is at Mindego Hill, where the District's construction work on the Ancient Oak trail connections and staging area is almost complete. These new amenities will provide the public with an outstanding example of the District's ability to combine public access with the reintroduction of ecologically sustainable conservation grazing. We believe Peninsula Open Space Trust Measure AA Project Priority List Page 3 that this portfolio of projects complies with nearly all of the board-approved prioritization criteria, including specifically: • The action is in the middle of implementation and/ or the action is an essential part of a multi-phase project that is currently underway. • High level of confidence regarding the ease and flexibility of implementation. • Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of benefits and new facilities. • Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups (hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all-access) and/ or underserved populations or greater access for limited mobility. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to public use and recreation. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to natural resource values. • Implementation action enhances or leverages opportunities for partnerships. 4. La Honda Driscoll Ranch Public Wildlife Protection and Conservation Element The District has completed its master plan for 3,68I-acre Driscoll Ranch (acquired from POST in 2006) and the other lands within the La Honda Open Space Preserve. POST is coordinating with District staff on potential transfer of a more recently acquired property (the 3I8-acre Driscoll Orchards property) to the District, to improve the public access opportunities at La Honda Creek OSP and protect the vital San Gregorio Creek corridor. As part of this coordination, the District is benefiting from POST's grant funds (from the Resources Legacy Foundation) to achieve some of the District's stewardship goals. The completion of this portfolio of projects will demonstrate a major success for the District in bringing the implementation of a complex master planning process to a successful conclusion. We believe that this portfolio of projects complies with nearly all of the board-approved prioritization criteria, including specifically: • The action is in the middle of implementation and/ or the action is an essential part of a multi-phase project that is currently underway. • High level of confidence regarding the ease and flexibility of implementation. • Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of benefits and new facilities. • Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups (hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all-access) and/ or underserved populations or greater access for limited mobility. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to public use and recreation. Peninsula Open Space Trust Measure AA Project Priority List Page 4 • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to natural resource values. • Implementation action enhances or leverages opportunities for partnerships. 5. Redwoods Protection and Salmon Conservation Element # The Santa Cruz Mountains area represent a unique ecologic resource as well as an outstanding opportunity for public access and recreation a short distance from major urban centers. We are encouraged that the District is placing a significant focus on open space and habitat preservation in this area, which remains under significant threat from development fragmentation and loss of critical wildlife corridors. POST's work in this area has resulted in three completed acquisition projects that come within this Vision Element and are ready now to. benefit from Measure AA funds. These three projects include the 318-acre Driscoll Orchards property described above (in item 4\ as well as the 353-acre Alpine Ranch property, which was acquired by POST in December 2012 for $5 million, and borders a County Park on two sides. Permanent protection of the Alpine Ranch property will benefit the Pescadero-Butano watersheds (with their steelhead and coho salmon runs) while also providing many public recreational opportunities, both on the property itself and as part of a possible future connection between Russian Ridge OSP and Pescadero Creek County Park. POST greatly appreciates that the District will consider acquiring a conservation easement over Alpine Ranch to facilitate its permanent protection. The third completed project that is relevant to this Vision Element is the 117-acre Hendrys Creek property, which is surrounded on two sides by the Sierra Azul OSP and contains perennial Hendry's Creek. POST and District staff are working on a potential transfer of fee title to this property to the District by early 2015. We believe that each of these three projects, as well as future acquisition opportunities within this Vision Element, complies with all eight of the board-approved prioritization criteria. 6. South Wildlife and Trail Element We understand that one of the goals of this work will be to establish mechanisms for safe passage of mountain lions across the Highway 17 corridor. We are very interested in working with the District to identify possible wildlife corridor projects and wildlife passage improvements in that area. We believe that this portfolio of projects complies with most of the board-approved prioritization criteria, including specifically: • Inclusion allows for a wide geographic distribution of benefits and new facilities. • Inclusion provides benefit to two or more user groups (hikers, bicycles, horses, dogs, families, all-access) and/ or underserved populations or greater access for limiteq mobility. Peninsula Open Space Trust Measure AA Project Priority List PageS • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to public use and recreation. • The action taken would result in a significant, beneficial impact to natural resource values. • Implementation action enhances or leverages opportunities for partnerships. Based on the foregoing review of the approved prioritization criteria, POST continues to believe the six project areas described above to be high priority project areas that merit inclusion in the first 5-year Measure AA implementation plan. We appreciate the complexity of the task before staff and the District's board, in evaluating, prioritizing, reviewing and approving projects amongst so many worthy options that resulted from the thoughtful Vision Plan effort. POST remains excited to support the District's efforts to prioritize projects, and leverage the Measure AA funding with other resources. Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments. With best regards, klcJ14 T � Walter T. Moore President From: Paul Reimer Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 5:21 PM To: Jane Mark Subject: Re: Designation of a Portola` Historic Trail in San Mateo County Dear Jane; There was a lot going on at my house when you called this morning and, consequently, our conversation was much too disjointed and long. Clearly, it is now up to the S.M. County Parks and Rec. Dept and I know you will be hearing further from Marlene and Sam as they evaluate the Portola` Trail for presentation to the Parks Commission and to the Board of Supervisors. Whether or not, in my zeal, I have the Cart before the Horse in encouraging the MidPen District's definition of a Portola` Trail project within its Priority Projects List remains to be seen. What I am deathly afraid of is that your District makes up a priority list in which the proposed Portola` Trail is conspicuous by its absence. As we discussed, it is ownership of the Toto Ranch that brings your District into play. The Portola` Trail route that makes the most sense, as I see it, would utilize the farm road that provides access to Toto Ranch from Hwy. 1 and then runs to the north along the west end of the Ranch property. I would like your District to confirm such a route or find a better one that is compatible with the grazing lease and also leads to the Tunitas Creek Bridge under which the combined Coastal-Portola` Trail would switch from the west side of Hwy. 1 to the east side. There is one intervening property for which the trail alignment fall-back is to return to the Hwy 1 Right of Way ( still on the east side ) until the Stage Road intersection is gained. The Stage Road alignment then becomes the right of way for the combined Trails to the intersection with Hwy. 84. At that point, the Coastal Trail turns to the west toward San Gregorio State Beach Parking Area. If your Districts interest could then be focused on the remaining part of Stage Road to and thru the Town of Pescadero, my dreams will have been fulfilled since Stage Road takes the right of way to Cloverdale Ranch and south to the Ano Nuevo State Reserve. The hooks within the South San Mateo County Coast Priority Action Locations that accompanied Measure AA on which I hope to hang your Districts consideration of a Toto Ranch to Pescadero Pedestrian Improvement Project are as follows: Under Natural, Cultural and Scenic Landscapes - Sense of Place - o Maintain a sense of place by protecting and increasing access to locally significant, iconic natural or cultural features. o Preserve the scenic backdrop and designated scenic corridors, emphasizing the view from major roadways and parklands. o Cultivate partnerships that preserve and/or enhance cultural resources. o Increase interpretation of cultural resources. o Provide new public access or improve access with trails and staging area improvements. o Provide regional, long distance trails that connect open space to communities. (58) Cloverdale Ranch - Provide trail connections to nearby State parks. (75) Regional - Encourage, facilitate and partner to complete and manage the California Coastal Trail on the San Mateo Coast. Jane,Is this enough to win an argument for a joint Coastal/ Portola` Trail Project in the Mid Pen. District's priority list On Thursday, July 24, 2014 1:47 PM, Jane Mark wrote: Hi Mr. Reimer (I apologize for typing your name incorrectly earlier): Thank you for taking the time to provide these maps for the proposed route. This mapping information would help me with the location of the proposed trail route designation. Enjoy your visit to Southern California, Jane From: Paul Reimer Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:49 AM To: Jane Mark Subject: Re: Designation of a Portola` Historic Trail in San Mateo County Dear Jane; Thank you for your interest. I have a set of map sheets that cover my proposed route. They go into the project report along with the bibliography but they are broken up for reproduction. For your purposes, I can glue a set together for the entire route and drop it off for you at the District's front desk. I'll do so tomorrow and will stand by for a future meeting. I'll be in Southern Calif. next week but back during August. Again, Thanks. On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 4:35 PM, Jane Mark <wrote: Dear Mr. Rymer: Thank you very much for your call and our phone conversation earlier this afternoon. I am appreciative of the research and the abstract that you have prepared, related to the Portola Expedition so that I may learn more about the historical perspective of this trail. Since I am new at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would need to research the planning process and steps that would be needed for this type of trail designation. Would you have a map identifying the potential route for this expedition route to send via email, that would also be useful in placing a location context for me? Otherwise I can wait to review the map when we schedule a meeting. I need to find out whom at the District would also be involved and could attend a meeting, so please allow me time to find out more. Thank you, Jane From: Paul Reimer Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 4:22 PM To: Jane Mark Subject: Fw: Designation of a Portola` Historic Trail in San Mateo County On Monday, July 21, 2014 3:00 PM, Paul Reimer wrote: Dear Jane; Welcome to MPROSD. I am contacting you at the suggestion of Noelle Thurlow at POST to make you aware of my effort in support of historic recognition for Gaspar de Portola` and his exploratory expedition of 1769. A designated Portola` Trail would lie almost entirely within the boundary of MPROSD except for the northern-most portion in City of Pacifica and GGNRA's Bay Discovery Site monument on Sweeney Ridge. I am attaching a one-page abstract of my research report that will be published by the San Mateo County Historic Association in the fall. Your District's recent purchase of the Toto Ranch from POST already places you within my list of Right of Way providers for the designated trail at a key point where the route would cross under Hwy. 1 beneath the Tunitas Creek Bridge Since I live in Portola Valley not far from your office, phone number 650 854-5044, I'd look forward to the chance of coming by to talk about my proposal and to show you my maps of a possible route. Since 2019 is the 250th Anniversary of the Portola` Expedition, I am interested in whether or not it is possible to achieve such a designation in the next 5 years. I know of similar interest from National Park Service, San Mateo County Parks and Rec. Department, State Parks and S.M. County Historians. Soon I must find a sponsor beyond the cooperation that POST has already given me. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this matter. Either your District or the San Mateo County Parks Dept. would represent ideal Sponsors. For your info, I am a retired Civil Engineer and have been a long-time member of POST's Advisory Council and Stewardship Committee. From: To:web ; Clerk Subject:Full Board of Directors and District Clerk - Board Contact Form Date:Wednesday, October 22, 2014 11:33:17 AM Name *Rosemary Broome Select a Choice Full Board of Directors and District Clerk Email * Location: (i.e. City, Address or District Ward) Resident across from Russian Ridge OSP Daytime Phone Number (if you wish to be contacted by phone) (650) 851-5690 Comments: * Dear Board I am happy AA was funded and am interested in seeing projects to allow more trail access - new trails as well as repairs - proceed more rapidly. I am an equestrian user as well as hiker/jogger. I have used the Alpine Road/trail for years and was glad to see it reopened last year but hope it will be fully repaired and not undergo further degradation with the winter season approaching. This route is used by many hikers, bikers and equestrians. It should be a priority to remain open and available. Please put it's repair as a priority. Next, I would like to suggest considering a new route that would connect Monte Bello - where the Alpine road connects to Pagemill Road - over to Skyline Ridge OSP. Upper Pagemill is curvy which limits visibility making it more dangerous to use for bikers/hikers and impossible to use for equestrians. It would be fantastic to have a connection from this area over to the Skyline/Russian Ridge without having to go via the alternate route (Stevens Creek and up by the former Sherill Winery to the Horsehoe Lake). I have lived here since 1988 and have observed the huge increase in usage over the years - that of course is good for so many to enjoy these incredible hills but also leads to congestion. More trails might help ease congestion... Thanks for your consideration. From: To:Jennifer Woodworth Subject:Low Hanging fruit - multi-use trails Date:Wednesday, October 01, 2014 12:38:17 PM To: info@openspace.org Please direct to board Several weeks ago I attended an Open Space meeting held open to the public. I kept hearing we need to address low hanging fruit projects that we can turn around right away.The comments made by the board also stated the need to open more trails to multi-use. I give you three trails that only require sign changes. Windy Hill Open Space Lost Trail Runs parallel to Sky line Blvd. Lost Trail is also part of the Ridge Trail system. The trail is wide with plenty of visibly. There are no dangerous features or choke pointsPlease open this trail to include cycling. Cost to Open Space - a sign change. Razor Back Ridge TrailThis is another trail that gets little to no use. There is essentially no Parking at the base of Alpine Rd trail or Skyline Blvd Trail heads. The few times I have hiked this trail I never saw another person on the trail. This trail is ideal for Mt Bikes as they can ride up Alpine or acrossSkyline to get access to this trail. The switch backs are all doable via Mt Bikes. This would alsocreate a safer access to Skyline from Alpine Rd. Again there is little to do on this trail other thanchanging the sign. Please consider this low usage trail for Bike access.http://openspace.org/preserves/maps/pr_windy_hill.pdf San Born County Park / Saratoga Gap Open Space / Ridge Trail San Born / Skyline TrailI road this trail with the Ridge Trail organization several years ago on a fund raiser day.This week I hiked the trail section from Sunnyvale Mountain Parking area down to Saratoga Gap.I am really surprised at what a jewel this trail system is. It is virtually unused. The wide trail was covered with a thick bead of leaves, pine needles and fallen brush. Every step I took left an imprint. It was obvious this is a virtually abandoned trail system. True, work is going on on the Sanborn/San Andreas Tail for next year. But the existing upper tail system that runsparallel to Skyline is virtually abandoned. The only signs of usage are around Castle Rock.The trail itself is wide with gradual slopes making hiking and biking very easy. Please considerOpening this section of trail from Sunnyvale Mountain Parking area to Saratoga Gap open to Bikes. No one else is using it, might as well. again another trail that would only require a sign change. http://sf.epochtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SanbornGuideMapFinal.pdf Regards, Bob Gonzales >^_^<It's Bob Keep Dirt Alpine Open Keep Dirt Alpine Open John Brazil Sent: Wednesday, October 22,20149:00 PM To: General Information Cc: Pete Siemens; Yoriko Kishimoto; Jed Cyr; Curt Riffle; Nonette Hanko; Larry Hassett; Cecily Harris Honorable Midpen Board Members: Page I of I Please prioritize and accelerate Dirt Alpine Road trail improvements under Measure AA to address San Mateo County trail safety concerns and keep the trail open to the public. Dirt Alpine Road is one of the few bike-accessible car-free trails to Skyline. It has been neglected for years and requires improvements. Thank you for your public service. John Brazil Mountain View From: Bern Smith [mailto:bernsmith@ridgetrail.org] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 1:31 PM To: Ana Ruiz Subject: Measure AA meeting comments Hi Ana - I will be in a Ridge Trail board meeting on Wednesday, so am sending brief comments regarding Ridge Trail priorities here. I attached pages from your from your Implementation Options document and highlighted the projects discussed below. Please share with your board. I am only commenting on projects listed in the Implementation Options document. I highlighted all that are Ridge Trail-related. • I agree with the Priority 1 ranking of Purisima to the Sea Trail and the various Mt Um projects. • Please consider moving El Corte de Madera trails phases 3 & 4 to higher priority (it seems to me that since these are already partially completed you will get valuable PR from getting these done sooner) • Consider adding the Red Barn staging area plan to La Honda Creek ranch road upgrades (already Priority 1), since the preserve cannot open til the staging area is done Thanks Ana - -- Bern Smith South Bay Trail Director Bay Area Ridge Trail Council bernsmith@ridgetrail.org 415 561 2595 office 650 868 5467 cell 1007 General Kennedy #3 San Francisco 94129 8/21/2014 4:48 PM Scope Schedule (Quarterly Milestones & Completion Date) Budget Measure AA Priority Action(s)* (Portfolios) Key Project Purpose Board Committee Review Dept Lead Project Description PROGRAM: PUBLIC RECREATION AND ACCESS Continued Priority 1 Continued Purisima to the Sea (POST) Acquire new land in the Purisima/Lobitos Creek Watershed corridor to eventually create a Purisima to the Sea trail from Skyline Area Work with private property owner of Purisima Farms property to pursue lot line adjustment separating ownership of upland and private agricultural area of property. FY 14-15 $20,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Real Property 3 Potential Access Easements - Mt. Umunhum Obtain improved road access rights along Mt. Umunhum Road Work with neighboring land owners to improve road access easements along Mt. Umunhum Road FY14-15 $50,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Real Property 23 Mount Umunhum Public Access Implementation (Bald Mt to summit trail) (Element of the SA/BCR Master Plan project) Provide public multi-use trail access (hiking, biking, equestrian) from new Bald Mtn Staging Area to Mt. Umunhum summit Construct a trail connection between the Umunhum Summit and the yet to be built Bald Mountain staging area. Project is partially funded by State Coastal Conservancy and includes grant administration requirements. Trail construction to be done in segments. Three year completion schedule will accommodate crew scheduling and match timeline of other projects required to open summit. FY14-15: Complete steep section below summit to intersection with old road. FY 15-16: Complete 2nd segment to intersection with 2nd old road, add drainage crossings. FY 16-17: Complete trail from summit to Barlow Road. $25,000 Budget Carried by Planning Dept. Partially funded by Coastal Conservancy Grant with remaining expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Operations 23 Mt. Um Guadalupe Creek Overlook and Bridges Planning and Design Continue next phase of planning for Mt. Umunhum Trail (associated amenities) Research and design options for destination overlook platform, railings, and seating, and also up to two trail bridges over Guadalupe Creek as part of the Mt. Umunhum Trail. Apply for permits. Q1/Q3 FY14-15 $75,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding PNR for review of overlook platform design /construction authorization Planning 23 PAGE 2 OF 7 8/21/2014 4:48 PM Scope Schedule (Quarterly Milestones & Completion Date) Budget Measure AA Priority Action(s)* (Portfolios) Key Project Purpose Board Committee Review Dept Lead Project Description PROGRAM: PUBLIC RECREATION AND ACCESS Continued Priority 1 Continued Vehicle Bridge Evaluation and Repair (Core Function) Previously listed under Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Fire Protection Provide for continued vehicle access for emergency response, patrol, maintenance, and public use. Finalize bridge designs and apply for required permits. FY14-15 Q1 Finalize Designs Q2 Apply for Permits FY15-16 Construction $32,000 Permits $78,000 Design $110,000 Total All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Operations 3 Priority 2 Stevens Creek Trail Bridge Repair Repair or replace failing bridge. Conduct permitting and design for repair or replacement of bridge on the Stevens Canyon Trail. Q4 FY 14-15 $40,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Operations 17 PROGRAM: PUBLIC RECREATION AND ACCESS Continued Priority 3 El Corte de Madera Creek Staging Area and Trail Improvements (Phase III/IV - Oljon Trail) Continues Phases III and IV of overall staging area and trails project. If time allows, includes "No Parking" highway signage. If time allows, complete trail design and permitting for Phase III/IV trails. Complete Phase II culvert and Phase IV puncheon permitting. $15K plan preparation/consultant fees. $5K permit fee. If time allows, complete "No Parking" signage component of staging area project, including County Board of Supervisor and Caltrans approval. Q3/4 FY14-15: Permitting $35,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Planning 4 PAGE 4 OF 7 8/21/2014 4:48 PM Scope Schedule (Quarterly Milestones & Completion Date) Budget Measure AA Priority Action(s)* (Portfolios) Key Project Purpose Board Committee Review Dept Lead Project Description PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION Priority 1 Mindego Ranch Aquatic Species Management Plan Previously listed under Resource Management Define a habitat restoration and long-term management plan for sensitive aquatic species at Mindego Ranch area of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Collect additonal San Francisco Garter Snake and other sensitive aquatic species distribution and abundance data. *Board action on November 20, 2013 authorized contract. Q1-FY14-15 - Begin first year monitoring and staff training Q4 FY14 - 15 Year 1 Report Complete $55,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Natural Resources 9 La Honda Creek Master Plan Phase I Implementation - Roads Watershed Protection Upgrade Upgrade ranch road system to prevent erosion and sediment input to anadromous streams. Design road upgrade program to address priority sites. Q1 FY14-15 Consultant Design Documents Complete Q2 FY2014-15 Obtain permits, conduct bidding process Q3 FY2014-15 Begin Construction $50,000 Approx. $30k grant- funded through CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program with remaining expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Q3 FY14-15 Board Award Construction Contract Natural Resources 7 El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program Reduce sedimentation to ECdM and San Gregorio Creeks. Construction at 4 locations, construction oversight, design. Preconstruction biological monitoring. Complete second phase of road fill removal/trail restoration to close abandoned alignments. Q2 FY14-15 Construction of next phase complete (1 phase remaining) in FY 2015/16 $70,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Natural Resources 4 Rebuild Pond DR05 Continue implementation of the Driscoll Ranch Pond Management Plan, repairing additional failed/failing ponds on the property. Submit for permits; bid and construct the project. Q1 FY14-15 - Permits Submitted Q2 FY14-15 - Award Construction Contract Q3 FY14-15 - Construction Complete $170,000 All expenditures as of May 11 eligible for AA funding Q2 FY14-15 Board Award Construction Contract Natural Resources 7 PAGE 5 OF 7 From: To:web ; Clerk Subject:Full Board of Directors and District Clerk - Board Contact Form Date:Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5:33:35 PM Name *Paul Nam Select a Choice Full Board of Directors and District Clerk Email * Location: (i.e. City, Address or District Ward) 19863 Portal Plaza, Cupertino CA 95014 Comments: * MROSD Staff and Board, Thank you for public access to the MROSD preserves. Here are my current prioritization concerns with the implementation of Measure AA funds and plans. Increase trail mileage first. A balance between the desires of private individuals and what you, the MROSD representing community interests, deem worthy for immediate action, will include increased trail access. This is because this is one area, identified in the planning process, in which all identified stake holders expressed high value. Immediate increased access and more trail will demonstrate that the public concerns are being fulfilled. I will not list the trails and preserves Here. Others have written on the topic. Furthermore, the detailed planning process has already compiled them. One more suggestion, is that your success will be enhanced by highlighting improvements closer to urban. areas, which have a higher profile than more remote preserves. All the best. Thanks for all the good things you do. Sincerely, Paul Nam From: Nancy Leech [nancyleech@me.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5:08 PM To: General Information Subject: Project funding priorities Dear Open Space District Biard and staff, As an East Palo Alto citizen, I'm writing to express my hope for funding priority for projects allowing for access to open space and parkland for East Palo Alto residents, specifically, anything to do with Cooley Landing, Ravenswood Preserve, and Bay trail access there. Thank you! Nancy Leecj