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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
5:30 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT – STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
1. Data Gathering Results of the District’s 2013-14 Compensation Study Update (R-14-17) – K. Woodhouse
General Manager’s Recommendation: (1) Receive an update on the process and results of the data
gathering phase of the District’s 2013-14 Compensation Study Update; and (2) Direct the Action Plan and
Budget Committee to develop Employee Compensation Guiding Principles for full Board consideration
during Fiscal Year 2014-15 and prior to Board consideration of implementation of any compensation
changes based on the results of the 2013-14 Compensation Study Update.
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
7:00 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Minutes of the Special and Regular Board Meetings
February 26, 2014
2. Approve Revised Claims Report
3. Contract Extension with the California Pension Group, LLC., for Legislative Consulting Services Related
to Public Employee Pensions (R-14-44) – K. Drayson
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize a contract extension with the California Pension Group,
LLC., as follows: (1) Extend the contract by twelve months to March 31, 2015. (2) Increase the existing
$22,000 contract amount by $12,000 to a not-to-exceed total amount of $34,000 for legislative consulting
services related to potential legislative changes in employee pensions.
Meeting 14-08
4. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1799 (R-14-57) – A. Ruiz
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the attached Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1799,
which would make substantive improvements to the Planning and Zoning Law and eliminate an overly
burdensome requirement to government entities or special district while ensuring the long-term
stewardship of mitigation lands.
BOARD BUSINESS
5. San Carlos Wheeler Plaza Project, Disposal of Former Redevelopment Agency Property and Entry into
Related Compensation Agreement (R-14-51) – A. Ruiz & S. Schaffner
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution consenting to the sale of the Wheeler Plaza
Project site in the City of San Carlos and authorizing the General Manager to enter into a Compensation
Agreement with the City of San Carlos and its Successor Agency.
6. Revised Claims Report Format and Changes to Payment Approval Process (R-14-54) – K. Drayson
General Manager’s Recommendation: Approve the proposed changes to the Claims Report format.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager or designee to approve the payment of Claims up to
$25,000.
7. Cooperative Agreement with Calflora to Develop the Weed Manager Database and a Customized Pest
Database for the District (R-14-47) – C. Roessler
General Manager’s Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to approve a cooperative
agreement with Calflora for a total not-to-exceed amount of $31,000 to develop the Weed Manager
Database, also customized as a pest database, for the District’s Integrated Pest Management Program.
8.
Status Report on Resource Management Grant Program (R-14-55) – J. Silverman
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a Status Report on the Resource Management Grant
Program, including New Grant Recipients, as Approved by the General Manager.
9. Calendar Year 2013 Field Enforcement Activity Report and Ten-Year Field Activity Summary (R-14-08)
– G. Baillie
General Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation about the Calendar Year 2013
Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity Summary and the Ten-Year Field Activity Summary.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS – Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements
concerning activities of District Directors and staff; opportunity to refer public or Board questions to staff for
factual information; request staff to report back to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to
place a matter on a future agenda.
A. Committee Reports
B. Staff Reports
C. Director Reports
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION. (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District v. County of Santa Clara, et al. (Lehigh
Quarry CEQA Matter)
Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 1-12-CV-236881
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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.
Consent Calendar: All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members,
the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during
consideration of the Consent Calendar.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact
the District Clerk at (650) 691-1200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Written materials relating to an item on this Agenda that are considered to be a public record and are distributed to Board
members less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, will be available for public inspection at the District’s Administrative
Office located at 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California 94022.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Jennifer Woodworth, District Clerk for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), declare that the
foregoing agenda for the Regular Meeting of the MROSD Board of Directors was posted and available for review on March
7, 2014, at the Administrative Offices of MROSD, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos California, 94022. The agenda materials are
also available on the District’s web site at http://www.openspace.org.
Signed this 7th day of March, 2014, at Los Altos, California.
R-14-17
Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014
STUDY SESSION ITEM 1
AGENDA ITEM
Data Gathering Results of the District’s 2013-14 Compensation Study Update
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Receive an update on the process and results of the data gathering phase of the District’s
2013-14 Compensation Study Update; and
2. Direct the Action Plan and Budget Committee to develop Employee Compensation
Guiding Principles for full Board consideration during Fiscal Year 2014-15 and prior to
Board consideration of implementation of any compensation changes based on the results
of the 2013-14 Compensation Study Update.
SUMMARY
The current Memorandum of Agreement with the District Field Employees Association, as
amended by a Side Letter of Agreement dated November 27, 2013, requires the District to
complete a Compensation Study Update by March 31, 2014. At its meeting of November 13,
2013, the Board of Directors approved the study consultant’s (Koff & Associates)
recommendation of twelve (12) comparator agencies, and added two additional comparator
agencies for a total of fourteen (14) (R-13-97). Koff & Associates now has completed the data
gathering phase of the study. The purpose of this study session is for the Board to receive an
update on the process undertaken in gathering the compensation data from the comparator
agencies for the District’s 36 benchmark classifications, including the substantial review and
comment process engaged with employees, and to receive a summary of the data gathering
results. This update is intended to provide an opportunity for the Board to ask questions of
project staff and Koff & Associates to understand the study prior to finalization of the study
report. The report will be finalized and brought to the Board for consideration of acceptance at
the March 26, 2014 Board meeting. Any implementation of compensation changes based on
data results in the final report will be evaluated subsequent to July 1, 2014. During this
evaluation period, the General Manager recommends the Action Plan and Budget Committee
develop Employee Compensation Guiding Principles for full Board consideration during Fiscal
Year (FY) 2014-15 and prior to Board consideration of implementation of any compensation
changes based on the results of the 2013-14 Compensation Study Update.
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DISCUSSION
The current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the District Field Employees Association
(FEA), as amended by a Side Letter of Agreement dated November 27, 2013, requires the
District to complete a compensation survey update. To begin the process for the new study, a
Compensation Study Committee comprised of management and FEA representatives met four
times to discuss potential factors for consideration when selecting comparator agencies and
benchmark positions. The Committee prepared a memorandum summarizing its
recommendations to the General Manager who then forwarded it to Koff & Associates
(Consultant), and directed the Consultant to review the comparator agencies from the 2010 study
and recommend any changes for the 2013 update. At the November 13, 2013 Board meeting, the
Board approved the 12 comparator agencies recommended by the Consultant, and also added the
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and the Santa Clara Valley Water District as
comparators.
Koff & Associates conducted the compensation survey update in November and December 2013
using 36 District positions as benchmark classifications. The salary and benefits benchmarking
is now complete. Employees received the preliminary data results in mid-January, organized in
three data sheets (top monthly salary, benefits, and total monthly compensation) showing
comparison data from the benchmark classifications in the comparator agencies. Employees
were provided the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary data, particularly
whether the benchmark positions in the comparator agencies were accurate comparisons, from
the employee’s perspective, to their own position. Project staff and Koff & Associates held
meetings on January 22 with both FEA and Non-Represented staff to hear and respond to
questions about the study. Following a three week review period for employees, written
comments were received from 54 employees about their specific benchmark comparisons, and
36 general comments/questions were received. Koff & Associates and the project team provided
responses to the general questions on February 28 (Attachment 1), including longer responses to
two of the more prominent questions – “Cost of Labor, Labor Market Geographic Adjustor, and
Cost of Living,” and “Salary and Total Compensation.”
Koff & Associates also responded to employee comments about their benchmark comparisons,
conducted additional research and data gathering as necessary, and revised benchmark
comparisons as warranted. A summary of the data results for the 36 benchmarked classifications
is provided in Attachment 2. There are 15 other positions that were not benchmarked, but which
tier off benchmarked positions based on internal alignment factors. The existing internal
alignment relationships between positions will be included in the final compensation study
update report.
In summary, the data show that three positions have top-range salaries that are greater than 5
percent below the median of comparator agencies, while 10 positions are greater than 5 percent
above the median of comparator agencies. According to Koff & Associates, the +/-5 percent
guideline is standard practice when conducting compensation studies. As Koff stated in the final
2011 Classification and Compensation Study for the District, “A salary within 5 percent of the
market median is considered to be competitive in the labor market for salary survey purposes
because of the differences in compensation policy and actual scope of the position and its
requirements.” Based on top-range salary, the average of all 36 benchmarked positions is 1.8%
above the median of comparators. When adding in the value of benefits, called “total
compensation,” the average of all 36 benchmarked positions is 2.9 percent below the median of
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comparators, with 13 positions greater than 5 percent below the median of comparator agencies,
and 2 positions greater than 5 percent above the median of comparator agencies. The data show
that the value of District benefits is competitive on average, but slightly below median of
comparators.
The data results are very different from the 2011 study, which showed the average for top-range
salary of all benchmarked positions at 5.3 percent below the median of comparators. However,
an accurate comparison to the old study cannot be made because it utilized a very different set of
comparator agencies. In order to normalize approaches to any future compensation studies, and
to meaningfully evaluate the results of this study from an organizational management
perspective, the General Manager recommends that the Board direct the Action Plan and Budget
Committee to develop Employee Compensation Guiding Principles for full Board consideration
during FY2014-15 and prior to Board consideration of implementation of any compensation
changes based on the results of the 2013-14 Compensation Study Update. Such Guiding
Principles could help bring clarity to the Board’s employee compensation philosophy and
minimize process and philosophy inconsistencies between this compensation study and any
future study.
The President of Koff & Associates, Katie Kaneko, will be available at the study session to
explain the compensation study update process and results in more detail and answer questions
from the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to completion of the Compensation Study Update. The fiscal
impact of General Manager recommendations for compensation changes based on the study
results, if or when any changes are recommended, will be analyzed and reported to the Board of
Directors at the time of any recommendations.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice was provided pursuant to the Brown Act. No additional notice is necessary.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
No compliance is required as this action is not a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may wish to consider the following alternatives:
1. Receive the update on the process and results of the data gathering phase of the District’s
2013-14 Compensation Study Update, but do not pursue at this time development of
Employee Compensation Guiding Principles; or
2. Direct the follow-up development of Employee Compensation Guiding Principles to a
committee other than the Action Plan and Budget committee, create an ad-hoc
committee, or direct this work to return first to the full Board;
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3. Direct the General Manager to complete the final report for the Compensation Study
Update, but do not require that the final report be brought back to the Board for
acceptance.
NEXT STEP
Koff & Associates will prepare the final report presenting the findings of the Compensation
Survey Update, which will be submitted to the Board for acceptance on March 26, 2014. If the
Board approves Part 2 of the General Manager’s recommendation, the Action Plan and Budget
Committee would begin developing Employee Compensation Guiding Principles during summer
2014, for subsequent consideration by the full Board and prior to Board consideration of
implementation of any compensation changes based on the results of the 2013-14 Compensation
Study Update.
Attachments:
1. Responses to General Questions from Employees
2. Summary of Compensation Survey Update Results
Prepared by:
Kevin S. Woodhouse, Assistant General Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
Compensation Study Questions from Staff Meetings on January 22, 2014
Administrative Office
1. How was the cost of living increase calculated?
Response: In this study, cost of labor was used to adjust for salary differences in geographic
locations outside of the SF Bay Area. The cost of labor adjusters were calculated by the Economic
Research Institute (www.erieri.com) and reflect, amongst other factors, the cost of living. More
information is provided following these questions about cost of living and cost of labor as it pertains
to this compensation study update.
2. How recent is the geographic adjuster data – is this economic data current?
Response: The geographic adjuster data comes from the Economic Research Institute and is
updated quarterly.
3. The survey uses salary data from 2009 for Santa Cruz while others were 2013.
Response: The most recent salary data from Santa Cruz is from 2009 because they haven’t had an
increase since then.
4. Can we see the job descriptions for the benchmark positions in each agency?
Response: Job descriptions were provided to staff on January 30, 2014 as requested.
5. We gave detailed information about Administrative Assistant duties in the last study, can we update
our duties to include IAFS data entry?
Response: HR reviewed the Administrative Assistant position job description as part of the IAFS
staffing analysis in 2013 and determined that the IAFS data entry is within the scope of the job
description.
6. How do we know how other agencies derive top step? What is their process?
Response: Most agencies determine the top step to be the highest level of payment for a given job
classification. Where agencies in our comparator list vary from this standard process, Koff has noted
this in the data.
7. How is educational or degree attainment taken into consideration between agencies?
Response: Educational attainment is included in the job descriptions in comparator agencies and is
considered when Koff evaluates appropriate benchmark positions.
8. How is educational incentive pay that would affect salary accounted for in comparing other
positions?
Response: Educational incentive pay is generally classified as a benefit and not part of base salary.
9. Cost of living and cost of labor – are different – which are we looking at for this comparison?
Response: The Cost of Labor was used in this study to adjust between different geographic
locations. More information is provided following these questions about cost of living and cost of
labor as it pertains to this compensation study update.
10. What is the exact geographic area we are looking at for cost of labor/living?
Response: We are looking at the labor cost in the greater bay area. An economic adjuster was
applied to the four agencies that are considered outside of the District’s labor market to account for
labor market geographic difference.
11. Concerns that calculations are not done accurately.
Response: We have requested clarification on calculations that were questioned.
12. What measurement is used to determine likeness of position? 70%? 60%?
Response: The benchmark positions should be a 70% match in terms of like responsibilities, skills,
knowledge and educational requirements.
13. How are soft skills/hard skills captured in the data?
Response: Koff looks at the whole position and several factors, including:
• Education and experience requirements;
• Knowledge, abilities, and skills required to perform the work;
• The scope and complexity of the work;
• The authority delegated to make decisions and take action;
• The responsibility for the work of others, program administration, and for budget dollars;
• Problem solving/ingenuity;
• Contacts with others (both inside and outside of the organization);
• Consequences of action and decisions; and
• Working conditions.
Koff does not allocate points to each area (quantitative approach), but takes more of a qualitative
approach to analyzing the factors above for all positions in comparison to the District’s. The
threshold for a match is approximately a 70% likeness in terms of all of the factors above.
14. Can we see the list of all benchmarked positions?
Response: This information was provided to staff on January 30, 2014
15. Can retiree benefits be quantified?
Response: It is difficult to quantify retiree benefits because these benefits are granted in the future
and not in the present like compensation, and many agencies’ benefits include numerous variables
based on years of service and labor group and so vary widely from employee to employee. Retiree
health benefits are not reflected in the benefits comparator sheets will be included in the appendices
of the final report.
16. Comparator agencies – are we looking at full time regular positions or contractors?
Response: This compensation study looks at permanent full time positions in other agencies, not
contractors.
Field Office
1. Retiree health is not included in benefits?
Response: See the response to Question #15.
2. Ranger classification: “unknown” listed for increases for East Bay Regional Park District and County
of Sacramento – do we have info on when the contracts end? Can’t they put that date if they have it?
Response: Koff did not gather contract expiration dates. These dates are not typically included in
compensation surveys.
3. Amounts that employer pays of employee portion of retirement contributions – is that in the data?
Response: Yes, that amount is reflected in the retirement benefits data.
4. Does County of Sacramento pay only Social Security? Verify, do they have a pension system?
Response: Yes, Sacramento offers a retirement benefit (Sacramento County Employee’s Retirement
System). However, the County does not pay the employee contribution which is why there is no
value reported.
5. Ranger – Sonoma lists a contractor position – explain.
Response: The Park Ranger II is not a contract position. The footnote is stating that the
classification is not allocated to the Open Space District, but is a classification used in the County. We
did this for all benchmark classifications. If we did not find an appropriate match at the District, then
we looked to the broader County for a match. The District and County have the same compensation
practices and benefits. Additionally, the District classifications belong to County bargaining units.
6. Follow up to previous question: Are the benefits the same for the County and the Agricultural
District?
Response: Yes.
7. When was 50% of median set as the level of compensation for the District?
Response: As part of the 2010 Classification and Compensation study, the board directed that
District salaries be set at the median of comparator agencies for top-range salary data.
8. What will happen to the 3% COLA currently scheduled for July 1, 2014?
Response: The District is contractually bound to give a 3% COLA to FEA classifications on July 1,
2014. Any changes to this COLA would be subject to meet and confer.
9. Rangers are under in benefits by 10% - will the District implement the study based on total
compensation?
Response: The compensation study provides data on salary, benefits, and total compensation. More
information is provided following these questions about factors to be considered in looking at top-
range salary comparisons versus total compensation comparisons.
10. Equipment Mechanic Operator – we found a comparable position at both Santa Cruz and Riverside.
Why difference in treatment?
Response: Koff’s responses to detailed questions on matches for individual benchmark comparisons
will be provided directly to those employees.
11. Where is the uniform allowance – salary or benefits?
Response: Uniform allowance is included under benefits.
12. Next salary increase?
Response: If the next salary increase for a comparator agency was known and contractually
obligated at the time of this study Koff included this information.
13. What date was the data for County of Santa Clara, and the Open Space Authority?
Response: The most recent information has been included in the updated position data sheets.
14. Did Riverside help?
Response: Riverside was able to provide comparator positions to a majority of District positions,
particularly some of the more unique positions which had few comparators. The compensation data
from Riverside varied by position and was not consistently above or below the District’s salaries. A
geographic salary adjustment was added to the Riverside data.
15. List of benchmarked positions?
Response: This information was provided to staff on January 30.
16. Can we discuss the results of the compensation study with management?
Response: If implementation of the compensation study results affects FEA salaries or benefits,
management and the FEA will meet and confer over these changes.
17. Was it always 5% difference between Open Space Technician / Lead Open Space Technician – why?
When was it changed?
Response: The difference between OST and Lead OST is closer to 10%. This alignment was
established in the last Compensation Study.
18. Equipment Mechanic Operator – if compensation is 3% below median, will there be a 3% increase?
Response: Implementation of the Compensation Study results is unknown at this time.
19. Cost of living vs. cost of labor.
Response: More details provided below.
20. How does the unemployment rate factor in to the cost of labor?
Response: More details provided below.
Cost of Labor, Labor Market Geographic Adjustor, and Cost of Living
Numerous questions continue to be raised about the distinction between “cost of living” and
“cost of labor,” and the extent to which the “labor market geographic adjustor” is reflective of
geographic cost of living differences.
As was explained during the 2011 compensation study, and again during this study in
November, 2013, during the selection of the Comparator Agencies and subsequent Board
approval, one of the challenges for the District is identifying a sufficient number of comparator
agencies within the geographic area that provide similar open space services. Consequently,
the study had to expand to other agencies within California. While the County of Sacramento
and the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District remain as comparators,
more greater Bay Area agencies were added for this study -- County of Santa Cruz, Livermore
Area Recreation and Park District, Marin Municipal Water District, Santa Clara County Open
Space Authority, and Santa Clara Valley Water District. Even with these greater Bay Area
agency additions, Riverside and Sacramento counties remained essential as comparators for
the study to achieve a sufficient number of benchmark classification matches. Of the fourteen
comparator agencies as approved by the Board for this study, four are considered outside the
District’s labor market, resulting in cost of labor adjustments as follows:
• Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District – 13.2%
• Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District – 12.3%
• County of Santa Cruz – 8.7%
• County of Sacramento – 9.8%
These labor market adjustors are from the Economic Research Institute
(http://www.erieri.com/).
However, numerous comments have suggested that these labor market adjustors do not make
up for the cost of living differences, particularly the cost of housing, between these different
geographic areas. This is generally true. Prevailing pay rates in the Bay Area’s labor market
do not compensate employees for their cost of living. Prevailing pay rates are designed to pay
employees a competitive salary for the particular jobs they perform and the specific
skill/capability sets that they offer to the organization. And by basing pay scales on local
prevailing pay rates, an employer is reflecting local cost of living, including cost of housing, to
the same extent as all other employers in the area. In other words, while the cost of labor is
only generally reflective of the region’s cost of living, employment/unemployment rates,
housing costs, growth rate, and other demographic characteristics, it is precisely reflective of
the extent to which other agencies that compete with the District’s talent pool are
compensating their employees for their cost of living.
It is also worth noting the more technical difference between cost of living and cost of labor
when looking at a specific cost of a good or service, such as housing. While cost of living
indexes are usually derived from the Consumer Price Index, which is a more prescriptive
formula calculation based on prices of goods and services paid by consumers, the cost of
labor is not a formulaic calculation. Instead, it is determined from comprehensive surveys of
employers, which reflect supply and demand in the labor market. ERI is a leading source of
this survey information, and states that their data “reflect inputs for 35,726,711 job incumbents,
providing competitive benchmark comparisons for salary increase planning and staffing
patterns in 12 million organizations.” Therefore, while an economist can specify how the cost
of housing factors into the CPI and cost of living calculation, the same economist would reply
with a more theoretical and statistical answer about labor market supply and demand when
answering how the cost of labor reflects the cost of housing.
Salary and Total Compensation
As part of the 2013-14 Compensation Survey Update, Koff & Associates has collected both
top-range salary data and total compensation data (salary plus benefits) for 36 benchmark
positions. The data results show the percentage variation for district benchmark positions
above or below the median of the District’s comparator agencies for both top range salary and
total compensation. Because the total compensation data show more positions below median
of comparators than the top-range salary data, numerous comments have been received from
employees suggesting that implementation of any compensation changes as a result of this
compensation survey update should be based on the total compensation data instead of the
top-range salary data. However, there are numerous factors that management needs to
consider from an organizational-wide perspective in this evaluation:
• Benefits are typically applied equally to all District employees, so there is limited control in
individually adjusting benefits. This is particularly true of major cost benefits such as health
insurance and retirement pensions with CalPERS. Salaries can be adjusted by individual
classifications, while also keeping internal alignment concerns in mind. However,
implementing compensation changes by adjusting salaries to make up for benefits that are
lower than median could contort salary comparisons and internal salary alignment.
• Comparing benefit values between comparator agencies is more complex than comparing
salaries. For example, numerous agencies participate in Social Security in addition to
CalPERS for their pension benefit, yet how these two pension systems affect each other for
one’s pension calculation in retirement is too individualized to reflect as part of this study.
In addition, for those that participate in Social Security, the mandatory 6.2% contribution
from the employee’s salary is not reflected in the salary comparison.
• District benefits remain competitive with comparator agencies. On average, District
benefits are only slightly below the median.
These factors – maintaining uniformity of benefits while not upsetting internal alignment,
challenges with comparing benefits between comparator agencies, and the competitiveness of
current benefits – are important considerations when implementing compensation study
results. Based on these factors, compensation changes following the last study were
approved by the Board based on salary only, not total compensation.
Midpenisula Regional Open Space District
Results Summary
February 2014
Top -Step Salary
% above/below
Median
Total Compensation
% above/below
Median
Accountant
Accounting Technician
Administrative Assistant
Aministrative Services Manager
Area Superintendent
Assistnt General Counsel II
Community Outreach Specialist
District Clerk
Docent Program Manager
Equipment Mechanic/Operator
Executive Assistant
Gis Administrator
Gis Technician
Human Resources Supervisor
Human Resources Technician
It Administrator
It Technician
Maint, Construction, & Rsrc Spy
Management Analyst II
Media Communications Supervisor
Natural Resources Manager
Open Space Technician
Operations Manager
Planner III
Planning Manager
Public Affairs Manager
Public Affairs Specialist
Ranger
Real Property Manager
Real Property Specialist
Resource Management Specialist II
Supervising Ranger
Training And Safety Specialist
Volunteer Program Manager
Web Administrator
13.0%
11.1%
4.3%
0.8%
-0.1%
-16.7%
-6.6%
-1.3%
3.3%
-5.3%
8.2%
1.1%
-1.5%
-1.1%
6.7%
1.8%
1.9%
4.5%
3.0%
6.6%
-0.9%
0.1%
1.6%
6.7%
-5.0%
6.7%
5.3%
3.2%
5.1%
0.8%
0.4%
-2.0%
1.8%
-1.1%
7.7%
4.6%
7.3%
-1.3%
-5.8%
-10.0%
-20.3%
-5.5%
- 7.7%
3.5%
-6.5%
3.0%
- 3.3%
0.6%
1.6%
-0.5%
-0.1%
- 5.2%
-9.6%
2.9%
-2.3%
-4.4%
- 9.9%
-1.7%
0.2%
-9.3%
2.6%
- 1.1%
-8.5%
3.0%
-2.3%
-8.5%
-17.1%
3.4%
-3.7%
15.1%
February 26, 2014
Board Meeting 14-07
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Administrative Office
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
February 26, 2014
DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Director Cyr called the Special Meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board of Directors to order at 5:34 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Yoriko Kishimoto, and Curt Riffle
Members Absent: Cecily Harris and Pete Siemens
Staff Present: General Manager Steve Abbors and Assistant General Manager Kevin
Woodhouse
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Title of Employee: General Manager
The Board of Directors convened into Closed Session.
President Harris arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Vice President Siemens arrived at 5:41 p.m.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
President Harris adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 6:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER
President Harris called the Regular Meeting of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board of Directors to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Nonette Hanko, Cecily Harris, Larry Hassett, Yoriko Kishimoto,
Curt Riffle, and Pete Siemens
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: General Manager Steve Abbors, Assistant General Manager Ana Ruiz,
Assistant General Manager Kevin Woodhouse, General Counsel Sheryl
Schaffner, District Controller Mike Foster, Administrative Services
Manager Kate Drayson, Senior Management Analyst Lynn Tottori,
Natural Resources Manager Kirk Lenington, Acting Operations Manager
Brian Malone, Public Affairs Manager Shelly Lewis, Co-Acting Planning
Manager Tina Hugg, Co-Acting Planning Manager Meredith Manning,
Real Property Manager Mike Williams, Real Property Specialist Elaina
Cuzick, and District Clerk Jennifer Woodworth
III. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
President Harris noted that there were no actions to report out of closed session.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Craig Britton expressed his support for the Board’s decision at the previous Board meeting to
acquire the Rogers Property and thanked the Board for their pursuit of the funding measure.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
President Harris announced that Item 6 will be heard before the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Director Cyr moved, and Director Kishimoto seconded the motion to adopt the agenda
as amended.
VOTE: 7-0-0
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Board considered the Consent Calendar following Item 6.
Agenda Item #1 – Approve Minutes of the Special and Regular Board Meetings
February 12, 2014
Agenda Item #2 – Approve the Revised Claims Report
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Agenda Item #3 – Authorization to Expend $25,000 in Additional Monies for Legal
Services by the Law Firm Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP on the Lehigh Quarry
California Environmental Quality Act Litigation, for a Total Authorized Amount of
$288,000 (R-14-42)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Increase the authorization for the General Counsel for
litigation services by Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP, regarding the challenge to the County of
Santa Clara’s (“County”) approval of the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) on the Lehigh
Permanente Quarry Reclamation Plan Amendment (“Project”), as follows:
Increase the total amount authorized by $27,000 from the previously approved amount of
$263,000, to a total not to exceed amount of $290,000 for unanticipated additional services
relating to legal and subject-matter expert support of settlement efforts, coordination with fellow
plaintiffs, air quality monitoring project work, disputes over the record preparation, late-arising
case law, and other unanticipated issues of legal complexity.
Director Kishimoto expressed her concerns related to the escalating costs of the contract.
Agenda Item #4 – Authorization to Expend $25,000 in Additional Monies for Legal
Services by the Law Firm Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP on the Preparation of an
Amicus Brief in Support of the Appellant in the No Toxic Air Appeal in the Sixth District
Court of Appeal and the Application that Accompanies it, for a Total Authorized Amount
of $54,000 (R-14-43)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Increase the authorization for the General Counsel for
litigation services by Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP, regarding the pending appeal of the trial
court’s vested rights decision in No Toxic Air, Inc. vs. Santa Clara County, et al. (“No Toxic
Air”), as follows:
Increase the total amount authorized by $25,000 from the previously approved amount of
$32,000, to a total not to exceed amount of $57,000.
Agenda Item #5 – Annual Dedication of Certain District Lands and Dedication Status
Report (R-14-24)
General Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution dedicating interests in certain
specified District lands for public open space purposes.
Director Hanko commented on the importance of dedicated open space.
Motion: Director Hanko moved, and Director Cyr seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Calendar as amended.
VOTE: 7-0-0
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
Agenda Item #6 – Adoption of Ordinance Calling and Election on June 3, 2014
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This item was heard prior to the Consent Calendar.
General Manager Steve Abbors provided comments on the item summarizing the purpose of the
funding measure to provide public access to District lands and stated that it will allow for more
District constituents to enjoy the District’s preserves.
Real Property Specialist Elaina Cuzick provided the staff report describing the actions previously
taken by the Board to move the funding measure forward including the adoption of a Resolution
of Necessity and introduction of the ordinance at the previous Board meeting. Ms. Cuzick
summarized the key components of the ordinance, such as the date of the election, the tax rate
statement, expenditure plan, and creation of an independent citizen’s oversight committee.
Finally, Ms. Cuzick read the title of the ordinance.
Public hearing opened at 7:15 p.m.
No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.
The members of the Board each expressed their enthusiastic support for the ballot measure
moving forward and thanked District staff, the Peninsula Open Space Trust, and the members of
the Citizen’s Advisory Committee for their efforts on the Vision Plan and Capital Finance
projects.
Motion: Director Kishimoto moved, and Director Hanko seconded the motion to waive reading,
read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance Calling an Election and Ordering the Submission of a
Proposition for Incurring Bonded Indebtedness of Not to Exceed $300 Million for the Purpose of
Providing Public Access and Acquiring, Restoring and Preserving Open Space throughout the
District, to the Qualified Voters of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at the
General Municipal Election to be Held on June 3, 2014.
VOTE: 7-0-0
President Harris called a ten minute recess at 7:28 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 7:43 p.m. with all Directors present.
Following action on Item 6, the Board took up consideration of the Consent Calendar.
Agenda Item #7A – Controller’s Report on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget (R-
14-40)
District Controller Mike Foster provided the Controller’s report summarizing the estimated
projected tax revenue growth for FY2014-15. He stated that the status of former Redevelopment
Agency revenue remains unclear going forward, described the status of the District’s debt
service, and outlined the budgeted operating expenses for the next fiscal year as a percentage of
the District’s tax revenue.
Public hearing opened at 7:52 p.m.
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No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 7:52 p.m.
The Board accepted the Controller’s Report, and no action was required.
Agenda Item #7B – Initial Presentation of the Proposed Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2014-15 (R-14-38)
Director Kishimoto, Chair of the Action Plan and Budget Committee, describing the discussions
held at the Committee meetings, including allowing Board members to discuss additions to the
Action Plan at the annual retreat in the fall and potentially modifying the District’s fiscal year.
The District department managers provided brief summaries of their department’s Priority 1
projects included in the FY2014-15 District-wide Action Plan as outlined in the Board report and
highlighted other important projects in each of the departmental Action Plans.
Board discussion ensued, and the Directors provided comments on the proposed projects
included in the FY2014-15 Action Plan.
Public hearing opened at 8:37 p.m.
No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 8:37 p.m.
The Board accepted the proposed FY2014-15 Action Plan, and no action was required.
Agenda Item #7C - Initial Review of the District’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15
(R-14-39)
Senior Management Analyst Lynn Tottori presented the staff report on the FY2014-15 proposed
budget. Ms. Tottori provided an overview of the FY2014-15 District Budget including the
proposed budget guidelines, proposed total expenditures, and proposed staffing additions.
Ms. Tottori explained that the District remains under the 10.5% capital expenditure guideline,
currently at 7.9%, and provided highlights from the capital expenditures, including El Corte de
Madera watershed protection, La Honda Creek OSP grazing infrastructure, and Mindego grazing
infrastructure.
Ms. Tottori outlined the proposed FY2014-15 budget, endowment/fund balance, and
development of future partners for the site.
Public hearing opened at 9:07 p.m.
No speakers were present.
Public hearing closed at 9:07 p.m.
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The Board accepted the proposed FY2014-15 Budget, and no action was required.
VIII. INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
• Harkins Bridge Project Update
• Hawthorns Historic Complex at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
• Work Estimates for the Integrated Pest Management Program
• Update on Proposed Skyline Field Office Health, Safety and Operational Improvements
• Annual Deer Surveys
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director Cyr reported that the Planning & Natural Resources Committee last week.
X. STAFF REPORTS
Assistant General Manager Ana Ruiz commented on the new interactive Vision Plan map
highlighting the Top Tier projects on the District’s website.
General Manager Steve Abbors reported that he and the District Controller provided a
presentation to the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
XI. DIRECTOR REPORTS
Directors Cyr and Hassett reported that they attended the Cooley Landing event and Ethnic
Media luncheon.
Director Cyr reported that the Sunnyvale Sun had an article about the funding measure in last
week’s issue and provided copies of the article to the Board members and staff.
Directors Siemens and Kishimoto reported that they also attended the Ethnic Media Luncheon.
Director Siemens reported that he and other members of District staff toured Mt. Umunhum with
members of Los Gatos Town staff.
The Board submitted their compensatory forms to the District Clerk.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
President Harris adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District at 9:23 p.m.
________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, CMC
District Clerk
Claims No. 14-05
Meeting 14-08
Date 3/12/14
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount
Name
Description
22040
22041
22042
22043
22044
22045
22046
22047
22048
22049
$83,997.37
$39,760.82
$20,000.00
$18,918.17
$18,212.65
$11,385.84
$7,500.00
$7,150.00
$6,067.75
$5,950.00
Downtown Ford Sales
Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales
Silicon Valley Paving
Conlin Supply
Ascent Environmental
*1 Walther's Carpet One
*2 Pacific News Service
Questa Engineering
Sol's Mobile Service
Convergence Media Productions
22050 $5,147.68 *3 First National Bank
22051
22052
22053
22054
22055
22056
22057
22058
22059
22060
22061
$5,000.00
$4,904.00
$4,722.60
$4,694.68
$4,500.00
$3,705.00
$3,535.00
$3,263.50
$3,200.00
$2,961.10
$2,898.00
UC Santa Cruz
Ascent Environmental
Greg's Trucking Service
*4 San Jose City Times
TKO
Alexander Atkins Design
*3
Normal Data
American Portable Storage
The Source Group
First National Bank
Harris Construction
22062 $2,732.85 *3 First National Bank
22063
22064
22065
22066
22067
22068
22069
22070
22071
22072
$2,590.00
$2,500.00
$2,395.00
$2,339.34
$2,322.22
$2,260.00
$2,182.00
$2,164.33
$2,082.86
$1,985.96
*3
Normal Data
Bay Nature Institute
Interstate Fence Company
Holmbase
Ecological Concerns
Ecological Concerns
Parc Services
Confluence Restoration
Accountemps
First National Bank
22073 $1,955.57 TKO General Engineering &
Construction
22074 $1,950.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Two Maintenance Trucks - 2014 Ford F350's
Balance Due For New Tractor
Mt. Umunhum Road Repairs
Supplies To Build Livestock Corral At Mindego Hill
Environmental Consulting Services - Integrated Pest Management
Materials Deposit To Replace SFO Floor
Consultant - Ethnic Outreach
Bridge Assessment & Evaluation - Various Preserves
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Editing, Encoding & Archiving Of Three Videos - "Room To
Breathe", "Restoring A Sacred Summit" & "Midpen...A Bird's Eye
View"
Field Supplies / Pond Monitoring Supplies / Herbicide Tank
Covers / Post Hole Driver / Gas Pump Supplies / Emergency Exit
Signs / Poison Ivy Soap / Fencing Supplies / Tie Downs / SFO
Shop Supplies / Erosion Control Blankets / Oxygen Bottle Labels
Puma Project Grant
CEQA Consulting Services For Mindego Use & Management Plan
Trucking Services - Rock Delivery For Sears Ranch Road &
Folger Driveway At La Honda Creek
Publication Of Land Use Ordinance
Removal Of Abandoned Cars At Lobner Property
Design Services - Black History Month Event Ad / March Events
Poster / Bond Measure Informational Brochure, Postcard & Sign
Consulting Services - Contact Database
Storage Container For SFO Shop Equipment
Consulting Services - Environmental Site Assessment For Rogers
Property
Conferences & Training Expenses - Park Rangers Association Of
California Conference / California Trails & Greenways Conference
/ EMT Recertification Course / Professional Trail Builders
Association Conference / Curing Title Exceptions Webinar
Rental Residences Repairs - Plumbing Repairs / Patch Drywall &
Paint / Replacement Of Wood Supports On Glass Doors /
Replace Kitchen Light
Volunteer / Docent Events & Supplies - Screen Printing For Trail
Patrol Vests / Lunch For Volunteer Training / Volunteer Shirts /
Neck Wallets
Consulting Services - Permits Database Development
Sponsorship For Annual Local Hero Awards Dinner
Fence Repair At Windy Hill
500 Giveaway Binoculars For Public Outreach Events
Native Revegetation Maintenance & Monitoring - Skyline Ridge
Tree Farm Phase III
Landscape Maintenance - ECDM Staging Area
SFO Shop Windows Abatement & Removal
Mindego Gateway Staging Area Planting & Maintenance
Accounting Temp
Office Supplies / Break Room Supplies / Coffee Brewer For AO /
Microwave Repair / Refrigerator Repair / Extended Protection
Agreement For Ice Maker / Portable Digital Recorder For Board
Meetings
Retention Amount Due For Construction Services - ECDM
Staging Area Retrofit
Legal Services - Personnel
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Claims No. 14-05
Meeting 14-08
Date 3/12/14
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount
Name
Description
22075
22076
22077
22078
22079
22080
22081
22082
22083
22084
22085
22086
22087
22088
22089
22090
22091
22092
22093
22094
22095
22096
22097
22098
22099
22100
22101
22102
22103
22104
22105
22106
22107
22108
22109
22110
22111
$1,669.36
$1,500.00
$1,495.31
$1,494.36
$1,482.00
$1,439.76
$1,292.28 *3
$1,200.00
$1,178.34 *5
$1,174.10
$1,050.00
$1,000.00
$997.50
$971.13
$971.00
$939.66
$854.77
$825.00
$748.85
$699.36
$600.00
$590.19
$550.00
$534.07
$463.97
$450.00
$431.71
$420.00
$405.44
$379.61
$345.00
$323.46
$300.00
$238.06
$208.48
$201.12
$200.00
*3
*3
*3
The Sign Shop
Amarach Management
Copy Factory
Hugg, Tina
Office Depot
Graniterock
First National Bank
Rural Pig Management
State Board Of Equalization
Orchard Supply Hardware
Diane West -Bourke
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
American Wrecking
Hertz Equipment. Rental
Jakaby Engineering
First National Bank
Chance, Marianne
First National Bank
Howard Rome Martin & Ridley
Cal -Line Equipment
Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
Orlandi Trailer
Minh Le
Tooland
Barresi, Chris
Schafer Consulting
McKowan, Paul
Stanton, Elisa
Office Team
Bolle, Ken
Bartel Associates
Deluxe For Business
Tanya Diamond
G & K Services
R. V. Cloud Company
Life Assist
First National Bank
Replacement & Installation Of Logo On District Vehicles
Engineers Estimate For Lobner & Saratoga Gap Demolition &
Grading
Funding Measure Information Materials
Reimbursement - American Society Of Landscape Architects
Annual Meeting Expenses
Office Supplies / Break Room Supplies / Pens / Dividers / Binders
/ Folders / Copy Paper / Staples / Legal Pads / Toner / Index
Cards / Clipboard / 1099 Forms / Volunteer Training Supplies
Baserock For Sears Ranch Road Maintenance At La Honda Creek
Computer, Website & Internet Expenses - Wi-Fi For GM iPad /
Email Service Provider For Sending Email Blasts / Web Hosting
Fee For District Website / Online Form Service / Notebook
Docking Stations / Memory Card / Online Training Library
Annual Retainer - Pig Control Services
Water Rights Fees
Field Supplies / Plumbing Supplies For SAO Repairs / Shop
Tools - FFO / Electrical Tape / Cement For Installation Of Purple
Martin Boxes / Tools For Vehicles / Restroom Supplies / Step
Ladder / Plumbing Supplies For DHF / Hinges To Secure Buildings
Professional Services - Outdoor Activity Docent Training
Consulting Services - Mt. Umunhum Native Plant Restoration
Mt. Umunhum Demolition
Equipment Rental - Excavator For Garage Demolition
Structural Engineering Services For Mindego Ancient Oaks Trail
Bridge
Business Related Meals - Board Meetings / Capital Finance
Meeting / Vision Plan Meeting / Advanced Resource Management
Service Training / Snacks For Staff And Visitors For Mt.
Umunhum Tour
Reimbursement - Ranger Academy Expenses
Advertising - Recruitment Ads For Planning Department Manager
Legal Services - ECDM Staging Area
Chipper Annual Maintenance - FFO
Birdathon Fundraiser Donation
Trailer Repair & Maintenance
Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Consulting
Tools For SFO
Reimbursement - Propane For Air Quality Monitoring Study At
RSA / Cell Phone
Integrated Accounting & Financial System Support Services
Reimbursement - Chairs For Black History Month Event / Trails &
Greenways Conference Expenses / Mileage
Reimbursement - EMT Refresher Course
Office Temp - Real Property Administrative Assistant
Reimbursement - Shop Supplies
Consulting Services - OPEB Actuarial Valuation
Printing Services - Payroll Checks
Consulting Services - Docent Enrichment Training On Wildlife
Tracking
Shop Towel Service - SFO & FFO
Plumbing Supplies For Rental Residence
First Aid Supplies
Membership Dues - National Association For Interpretation /
Groundspeak / Pesticide Applicator's Professional Association
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Claims No. 14-05
Meeting 14-08
Date 3/12/14
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
# Amount
Name
Description
22112
22113
22114
22115
22116
22117
22118
22119
22120
22121
22122
22123
22124
22125
22126
$190.58
$185.98
$180.44
$175.00
$169.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$148.48
$130.00
$115.80
$112.46
$109.00
$106.58
$79.92
*3
Continuing Education Of The Bar
Zoro Tools
First National Bank
D&J
Claire Moore
Patrick Congdon
Environmental Volunteers
*6 PG&E
*3
*3
Howard Rome Martin & Ridley
Picchetti Winery
First National Bank
Pine Cone Lumber
Coastal Sierra
Foster Brothers
First National Bank
22127 $78.00 Pacific Telemanagement Services
22128 $77.92 Fitzsimons, Renee
22129 $69.43 Stevens Creek Quarry
22130 $43.00 San Mateo County Public Health
22131 $36.02 California Water Service Company
22132 $26.37 Barron Park Supply
22133 $26.14 Portola Valley Hardware
22134 $23.74 Conover, Michelle
22135 $22.50 Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass
22136
$19.50
Total $329,134.04
ID Plus
Legal Updates
Water Tank Fittings
Vehicle Maintenance, Repairs & Supplies
Plumbing Repairs - Rental Residence
Reimbursement - Electricity For Air Quality Monitoring At RSA
Acquisition Consulting Services For Rogers Property
Membership Dues
Electrical Meter Installation For Electronic Gate At Purisima Creek
Parking Lot
Legal Services - Chiocchi Litigation
Beverage Service For Ethic Media Luncheon
Miscellaneous Expenses - Name Badges / Parking Fee At Santa
Clara County Planning Department / Medical Certification For
Class A License
Lumber To Build Sides For Flatbed Maintenance Truck
Internet Service - SFO
Padlocks To Secure Lobner Property Cabins
Event Supplies & Expenses - Supplies For Black History Month
Event
Pay Phone - Black Mountain
Reimbursement - Parking For State Parks Youth Conference /
Parking & Bridge Toll For Healthy Parks Meeting / Snacks For
Docent Meeting
Base Rock For SAO
Tick & Water Testing
Water Service - Windy Hill
Plumbing Supplies For DHF
Electrical Supplies For Spray Truck
Reimbursement - Mileage
Watch Services For District Logo Trademark & Copyright
Protection
Name Tags
*1 Urgent check issued 3/6/14
*2 Urgent check issued 2/27/14
*3 Urgent check issued 3/4/14
The total for First National
Bank is $16,460.69
*4 Urgent check issued 3/4/14
*5 Urgent check issued 3/3/14
*6 Urgent check issued 3/6/14
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R-14-44
Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 3
AGENDA ITEM
Contract Extension with the California Pension Group, LLC., for Legislative Consulting Services
Related to Public Employee Pensions
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Authorize a contract extension with the California Pension Group, LLC., as follows:
1. Extend the contract by twelve months to March 31, 2015.
2. Increase the existing $22,000 contract amount by $12,000 to a not-to-exceed total amount of
$34,000 for legislative consulting services related to potential legislative changes in
employee pensions.
SUMMARY
The California Pension Group, LLC., has provided the District with legislative consulting
services regarding potential legislative reform to public employee pension programs since
February 2012. These services have greatly informed future District costs and budget
projections to ensure sound and sustainable fiscal planning and decision making. Consulting
costs have been $1,000 per month, and a total of $21,240 of an existing $22,000 contract will be
expended through March 2014. Board approval is required to continue these consulting services
through Fiscal Year 2014-15 (FY2014-15) at an additional cost of $12,000, bringing the total
not-to-exceed contract amount to $34,000.
DISCUSSION
On February 2, 2012, the General Manager entered into an agreement with the California
Pension Group, LLC., (Consultant) for legislative consulting services regarding potential
changes to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) that could impact the
District’s pension program and financial obligations. This includes monitoring legislative and
initiative developments in the Capital and Governor’s Office, privately-funded initiative
information, and other information to inform the District of the status of pending initiatives,
qualifications, circulation, and other pertinent information.
The Consultant charges an hourly rate of $200 with a minimum of five hours per month, billed
on a monthly basis, and either party may terminate the agreement by providing thirty-day written
notice. As of January 31, 2014, the District has expended $19,240 on this agreement and
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anticipates spending another $2,000 for February and March 2014, bringing the total contract
expenses to $21,240 through March 31, 2014.
The services provided by the Consultant have been extremely valuable, and the General Manager
desires to continue the agreement through the end of FY2014-15 at an estimated cost of $1,000
per month for a total annual expense of $12,000. This would bring the total contract amount to
approximately $34,000, which exceeds the General Manager’s expenditure authority level.
Therefore, the General Manager recommends the Board approve an additional $12,000 through
March 31, 2015, for a total amount not to exceed $34,000, contingent upon Board adoption of
the FY2014-15 Proposed Budget on March 26, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $12,000 cost has been included in the FY2014-15 Proposed Annual Budget, which is
scheduled for final Board consideration on March 26, 2014.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
Board Committee review of this item is not required.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and no environmental review is required.
NEXT STEP
Upon Board authorization, the General Manager will amend the existing contract with the
California Pension Group, Ins., to continue utilizing the consulting services through March 31,
2015.
Prepared and reviewed by:
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager
Contact person:
Stephen E. Abbors, General Manager
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Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 4
AGENDA ITEM
Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1799
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1799, which would make substantive
improvements to the Planning and Zoning Law and eliminate an overly burdensome requirement
to government entities or special district while ensuring the long-term stewardship of mitigation
lands.
SUMMARY
Assembly Bill 1799 (AB 1799) would make substantive improvements to the Planning and
Zoning Law by providing assurances of the commitment and long-term financial resources to
government entities or special districts to carry out ongoing stewardship requirements for
mitigation lands without burdening these agencies with an endowment requirement.
DISCUSSION
On February 18, 2014, Assembly Member Rich Gordon introduced Assembly Bill 1799, an act to
amend Sections 65965 and 65966 of the Government Code relating to the Planning and Zoning
Law. AB 1799 is co-authored by Assembly Members Alejo, Campos, and Wieckowski, and
Senators Beall and Correa.
AB 1799 would eliminate the requirement of an endowment or other financial mechanism for the
long-term stewardship of mitigation lands where a governmental entity or special district
(collectively referred to henceforth as “public agency”) is the entity required to provide the long-
term stewardship, if the public agency provides evidence to the local or state agency who is
charged with enforcing the mitigation requirements that the public agency possesses an
investment-grade credit rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, and
provides either a resolution adopted by the legislative body of the public agency or a contractual
agreement with the enforcing local or state agency. AB 1799 replaces an overly restrictive and
burdensome requirement that is currently placed on a public agency while still continuing to
ensure the long term commitment and financial resources needed for the public agency to carry
out the ongoing stewardship of mitigation lands, thus keeping the intent of the original
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requirement in place. For these reasons, the General Manager is recommending that the Board
adopt the attached Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
If AB 1799 is passed, the financial burden of setting aside an endowment or other financial
mechanism would no longer exist for public agencies such as the District that may enter into long
term stewardship agreements with local and state agencies for mitigation lands.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
Board Committee review of this item is not required.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and no environmental review is required.
NEXT STEP
If approved by the Board, the Resolution will be submitted to Assembly Member Rich Gordon’s
Washington D.C. Office.
Attachment
1. Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 1799
Prepared and reviewed by:
Ana Ruiz, Assistant General Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 14-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1799
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District)
considers the restoration, enhancement, and stewardship of its open space as a critical core function that is
vital to the quality of life of San Francisco residents; and,
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1799 (AB 1799) was introduced by Assembly Member Rich Gordon on
February 18, 2014 to make substantive improvements to the Planning and Zoning Law regarding
requirements that demonstrate the long-term financial resources of government entities or special districts
for the ongoing stewardship of mitigation lands; and,
WHEREAS, AB 1799 would replace an overly restrictive burden placed on a governmental entity or
special district to set aside a separate endowment or other financial mechanism specifically for the long-
term stewardship of mitigation lands with solid and reliable evidence regarding its financial capability and a
written commitment for completion of the mitigation requirements by requiring submittal to the local or
state agency that it possesses an investment-grade credit rating, and either a resolution adopted by the
legislative body of the governmental entity or special district or a contractual agreement with the local or
state agency enforcing the mitigation requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the District has a long history of maintaining solid financial resources, a strong financial
standing, and a current credit rating of AA from Standard & Poor’s and AA+ from Fitch Investor Services;
and,
WHEREAS, AB 1799 provides assurances for the long-term stewardship of mitigation lands in such a way
as to avoid unintentional financial and administrative burdens to government entity and special districts to
allow these entities to better serve the public and care for the open space lands; and,
WHEREAS, AB 1799 will benefit all current and future San Francisco Bay Peninsula residents who will
enjoy improved services from land management agencies through more efficient accountability, including
more land protected and restored in perpetuity, and therefore a healthier environment and a higher quality of
life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District supports Assembly Bill 1799.
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R-14-51
Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 5
AGENDA ITEM
San Carlos Wheeler Plaza Project, Disposal of Former Redevelopment Agency Property and
Entry into Related Compensation Agreement
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution consenting to the sale of the Wheeler Plaza Project site in the City of San
Carlos and authorizing the General Manager to enter into a Compensation Agreement with the
City of San Carlos and its Successor Agency.
SUMMARY
The City of San Carlos (City) has requested Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s
(District) consent for the disposal of City Redevelopment property, as required under the law
governing the dissolution of former redevelopment agencies to transfer the property to a private
entity for subsequent development. The property in question is located in the City’s downtown
area, and is the proposed development is commonly referred to as the Wheeler Plaza Project
(Project). The City has entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) to allow
for the mixed-use Project, which includes residential and commercial condominium spaces and a
public parking garage. The Project has been approved to the extent applicable by the City, the
San Carlos Successor Agency and the San Carlos Oversight Board (which represents all 17
taxing entities).
Prior to the transfer of one particular property (1245 San Carlos Avenue), the State Department
of Finance requires approval of a Compensation Agreement by each of the affected taxing
entities, one of which is the District. This requirement applies because these entities all share in
proceeds from the disposal of redevelopment assets. The City contends that long-term revenues
coming to the District from the transfer and development of the Project would exceed the net
proceeds realized if the property were instead sold on the open market, by approximately
$277,090 over 20 years. These are estimates only. Per the District Controller, it is unclear
whether a real financial advantage to the District exists if the property were transferred for
development versus sold. However, the difference, whether negative or positive, is likely to be
insignificant to the District. Therefore, the General Manager recommends entering into a
Compensation Agreement, which would allow the City to proceed with their Project.
DISCUSSION
The City of San Carlos (City) entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA)
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with Silverstone Development for the development of a mixed-use project, including residential
and commercial condominium spaces and a public parking garage, in downtown San Carlos,
commonly referred to as the Wheeler Plaza Project (“Project”). The Project, including the
transfer of five properties, has been approved to the extent applicable by the City of San Carlos,
the San Carlos Successor Agency and the San Carlos Oversight Board (which represents all 17
taxing entities). Prior to the transfer of one particular property (1245 San Carlos Avenue), the
State Department of Finance is requiring approval of a Compensation Agreement by each of the
affected taxing entities.
According to the City of San Carlos, development of the Project is expected to result in a long-
term net revenue increase for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) when
compared to the liquidation of the property. The District’s percentage share of property tax
revenue is 2.1% (shown in Exhibit A of the attached Resolution). According to the City, the
anticipated result of the Project is a net fiscal benefit to all taxing entities (see Exhibit B of the
attached Resolution). The City contends that the Project will also provide much needed local
housing, updated commercial space and additional public parking that will not only benefit
downtown San Carlos, but the greater regional community.
To proceed with the Project, the State Department of Finance requires that each affected taxing
entity approve a Compensation Agreement. The Compensation Agreement is outlined in the
attached Resolution. It provides for the sale of the property to the developer for $1 and
compensation to the District from the contribution of the property, consisting of the revenues to
be derived from the development of the Project (as described in Exhibit B to the Resolution).
Per City calculations, the net increase in revenues for the District under the Compensation
Agreement is projected to total $277,090 over 20 years.
The Compensation Agreement also authorizes the City to increase the disposition price for the
sale of the 1245 San Carlos Avenue property, as long as the District receives a pro rata share of
the net proceeds, if any, resulting from the sale.
FISCAL IMPACT
The District receives a portion of the property tax revenue generated from real property located
in the City. With the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies, the District receives a one-time
payment of its share of any proceeds from the sale of Redevelopment Agency owned property.
Per City estimates, the value of the Wheeler Plaza property in the absence of the proposed
development project is $2 million, which would result in a near term one-time payment of
$42,002 to the District.
The City contends that the proposed Project is expected to generate net revenue to the District in
excess of what the District would receive from the liquidation of the property. The proposed
Compensation Agreement would yield approximately 2.1% of the net revenue from the
development to the District. Current projections prepared by the City value this increment at
$277,090 over 20 years (see Exhibit B of the Resolution). These are only considered estimates.
Per the District Controller, it is unclear whether a real financial advantage to the District exists if
the property were transferred for development versus sold. However, the difference, whether
negative or positive, is likely to be insignificant to the District.
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BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
Board Committee review of this item is not required.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The Board’s actions, consenting to the disposal of property and entering into a compensation
agreement, do not constitute a project under CEQA. The City of San Carlos is the lead agency
for purposes of California Environmental Quality Act review of the Wheeler Plaza Project.
NEXT STEPS
The District anticipates receiving occasional updates about the Project including financial
statements regarding any compensation due to the District pursuant to the Compensation
Agreement.
Attachment
1. Resolution Approving a Compensation Agreement with the City Of San Carlos and
the San Carlos Successor Agency
Responsible Department Head:
Ana Ruiz, Assistant General Manager
Prepared by:
Sheryl Schaffner, General Counsel
Contact person:
Ana Ruiz, Assistant General Manager
Attachment 1
Midpeninsula Open Space District
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING A
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS AND
THE SAN CARLOS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of San Carlos (the “City”) and Silverstone Development--Northern
California, LLC (the “Developer”) entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement (the
“DDA”) providing for the development by the Developer of a mixed-use project, including
residential and commercial condominium spaces and a public parking garage, commonly
referred to as the “Wheeler Plaza Project”; and
WHEREAS, the Wheeler Plaza Project cannot proceed without the inclusion of
property owned by the San Carlos Successor Agency (the “Successor Agency”) identified as
1245 San Carlos Avenue; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide for contribution of the 1245 San Carlos Avenue
property to the Wheeler Plaza Project, the City and the Successor Agency entered into a
Cooperation Agreement providing for the sale of that property to the Developer pursuant to the
DDA for the sum of $1, which represents the fair reuse value of the property in light of the
covenants, conditions and development costs required by the DDA; and
WHEREAS, the transactions contemplated by the DDA and the Cooperation Agreement
are contingent upon approval by the State of California Department of Finance (“DOF”); and
WHEREAS, the San Carlos Oversight Board, which represents the affected taxing
entities, initially reviewed the Wheeler Plaza Project at its meeting on April 30, 2013, and
reviewed a slightly modified proposal at its meeting on September 9, 2013, and at both meetings
approved the contribution of the 1245 San Carlos Avenue property to the Wheeler Plaza Project;
and
WHEREAS, DOF, by letters dated July 25, 2013, and November 1, 2013, objected to the
approvals by the San Carlos Oversight Board authorizing contribution of the 1245 San Carlos
Avenue property to the Wheeler Plaza Project without obtaining compensation agreements with
all the affected taxing entities; and
WHEREAS, in order to satisfy the requirement presented by DOF, the City and the
Successor Agency are requesting approval of a compensation agreement by each of the affected
taxing entities; and
WHEREAS, the compensation to be derived as an affected taxing entity from the
contribution of the 1245 San Carlos Avenue property to, and the development of, the Wheeler
Plaza Project is described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does hereby resolve as follows:
2
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors hereby finds and determines: (a) that the sale of
the 1245 San Carlos Avenue property to the Developer for the Wheeler Plaza Project for the sum
of $1 (“disposition price”) is approved; (b) that the compensation to the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District from the contribution of such property, consisting of the revenues to be
derived from development of the Wheeler Plaza Project (as described in Exhibit B), is approved;
and (c) that if, for any reason, Developer and City determine to increase the disposition price for
the sale of the 1245 San Carlos Avenue property to an amount greater than the stated disposition
price (“alternate disposition price”), such alternate disposition price is approved, subject to City’s
and Successor Agency’s agreement that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District shall
receive a pro rata share of the net proceeds, if any, resulting from sale of such property at the
alternate disposition price.
SECTION 2. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the General Manager to enter
into a Compensation Agreement between the City, the Successor Agency and the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District, consistent with the terms set forth in this resolution, and to the
extent required by Health and Safety Code Section 34180(f), and directs that a copy of this
resolution be provided to the City and the Successor Agency.
* * * * * * * * * *
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District on March 12, 2014, at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary
Board of Directors
President
Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
General Counsel
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly
held and called on the above day.
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R-14-54
Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014 AGENDA ITEM 6
AGENDA ITEM
Revised Claims Report Format and Changes to Payment Approval Process
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Approve the proposed changes to the Claims Report format.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager or designee to approve the payment of
Claims up to $25,000.
SUMMARY
On October 18, 2013, the Board directed staff to identify operational efficiencies in the
preparation of the semi-monthly Claims Report as well as the payment approval process. The
General Manager recommends an automated generation of the Claims Report using the District’s
Integrated Accounting and Finance System rather than using the current manual entry method
into Excel spreadsheets. This change would result in a significant reduction of staff time and
subsequent cost savings of up to $40,000. Additionally, to add efficiencies in the claims
approval process, the General Manager recommends that the Board authorize the General
Manager or designee to approve payment of claims up to $25,000, consistent with the delegated
budget authority. These claims would be presented to the Board for ratification at the Board’s
next regularly scheduled meeting.
DISCUSSION
At the October 18, 2013 Board Retreat, the Board directed the General Manager to prepare
alternative formats for the Claims Report for the purpose of streamlining the reporting process to
increase operational efficiencies. Additionally, Directors Riffle and Siemens suggested that staff
research the possibility of modifying the claims approval process to authorize the General
Manager to approve the payment of claims that fall below a specified threshold.
Improvements to the Claims Report Format
Currently, the Claims Report is a manually created document, with each line item individually
entered by the Accounting staff. The Claims Report provides sufficient level of detail regarding
each individual expense item to ensure public transparency and inform the Board about the type
of work or product/deliverable associated with each expenditure, the encumbered cost, and
vendor/contractor. In its current form, the Claims Report can take up to 8 hours to create and,
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due to the requirement for manual input, this report has a higher probability for user input errors
compared to more automated reports generated by financial software.
The General Manager is proposing revisions to the Claims Report format that would allow the
Report to be generated directly from the District’s Integrated Accounting and Finance System
(IAFS) rather than the current method of manual entry. This change would save significant staff
time, eliminate the risk of data entry errors, and provide enhanced financial controls.
Attachment 1 provides an example of the proposed new Claims Report format. Specific changes
include:
1. A full list of all checks issued, including Annual Claims checks, which would be noted
by an asterisk. Since Annual Claims checks are approved at the beginning of the year by
the Board, these would be included only for informational and tracking purposes.
2. A description of each claim, similar to but more concise than what is provided now due
to IAFS space limitations in the data entry field.
Proposed Claims Approval Process Efficiencies
As part of the proposed revamping of the Claims Report process and to create additional
operational efficiencies as part of the management of District finances, the General Manager also
recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager or designee to approve all claims that
are within his/her budget authority of $25,000. These approved claims would be presented to the
Board for ratification at the Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting. This recommended
approval process change is consistent with California Public Resources Code section 5549(b),
which empowers the Board to authorize the General Manager to bind the District, in accordance
with Board policy, for the payment for supplies, materials, labor, or other valuable consideration
for any purpose, including the new construction of any building, structure, or improvement in
amounts not exceeding $25,000 provided that all such expenditures are reported to the Board of
Directors at its next regular meeting.
The benefits of this process change include:
1. Significant Reduction of Urgent Checks – checks up to $25,000 would be processed as
invoices are received, reducing the need for urgent check requests and special processing
for time sensitive payments.
2. Elimination of Revised Claims Report – the Claims Report will continue to be included
in the Board packet sent out the Friday before the Board meeting. Any checks issued
between the packet mailing and the Board meeting would appear on the next Claims
Report.
3. Ensure timely payments – if invoices are not entered into IAFS approximately 6 days
prior to an upcoming Board meeting, the vendor must wait until the next Board meeting
for payment, which can be two or more weeks later. This is can be particularly
problematic if the invoice does not make it to the appropriate staff desk within the first
week of District receipt.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the recommendations in this report would reduce or eliminate the need for a
temporary Account Clerk, resulting in expenditure savings of up to $40,000 annually.
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BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Action Plan and Budget Committee (ABC) reviewed this item at their February 11, 2014
meeting. The recommended Claims Report format incorporates the Committee’s requested
changes and input.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice has been provided as required by the Brown Act. No additional notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and no environmental review is required.
NEXT STEP
If approved by the Board, the District’s Board Policy Manual would be updated to reflect the
General Manager’s or designee’s authority to approve claims up to $25,000.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Claims Report Format
2. Resolution Authorizing the General Manager to Approve the Payment of Claims up
to $25,000
3. Proposed revisions to District Board Policy 1.03
Prepared and reviewed by:
Kate Drayson, Administrative Services Manager
* Annual Claim
CLAIMS REPORT
MEETING 13-32
DATE 11/13/13
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Check
Number
Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment
Amount
65250 11199 - AMERICAN WRECKING, INC.Mt. Um Demolition Work (SA)11/13/2013 329,289.00
Mt. Umunhum Demolition Work (SA)11/13/2013
65221 *10215 - CALPERS-FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION Retirement contributions 11/01/2013 103,572.39
65282 11272 - GEORGE BIANCHI CONSTRUCTION INC.Peters Creek Bridge Footing & Pier Construction Project (LR)11/13/2013 50,277.29
65280 10509 - GEOCON CONSULTANTS INC Hicks Flat Mine Waste Remediation (SA)11/13/2013
Mt Um Bald Mt Staging Geotechnical Consulting (SA)11/13/2013
65240 *10845 - CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW-FINANCE Dispatching Services 7/1/13 - 9/30/13 11/07/2013 36,219.00
65351 11139 - WINEGAR AIR SCIENCES Air monitoring at Rancho San Antonio (RS)11/13/2013 22,200.00
65237 10206 - FIRST NATIONAL BANK Oct 2013 credit card statements (Note: no individual statement
exceeded $5,000)
11/05/2013 22,033.21
65297 10794 - JOHN NORTHMORE ROBERTS & ASSOC Design and Consulting Services for Mindego Gateway (RR)11/13/2013 21,671.50
65220 11098 - M-T METAL FABRICATION INC Signboards & lit holders various preserves 10/31/2013 19,396.65
65291 10499 - IMHOF TRACTOR SERVICE INC Harrington Creek Fence Project (LH)11/13/2013 14,820.25
65243 *10216 - VALLEY OIL COMPANY Gas/diesel for field offices 11/12/2013 13,969.77
65317 10311 - PACIFIC COAST SEED INC Seed for ECDM Parking Lot (CM)11/13/2013 11,969.05
Seed for Mt Um Erosion Control (SA)11/13/2013
65253 10606 - ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL INC CEQA Consulting for Mindego Use & Mgmt Plan (RR)11/13/2013 8,971.86
Mindego Use & Mgmt Plan C.E.Q.A. Consulting (RR)11/13/2013
65254 11148 - BALANCE HYDROLOGICS, INC.ECDM Staging Area Retrofit Engineering Services (CM)11/13/2013 8,943.10
65213 *11152 - WELLINGTON PARK INVESTORS November rent for AO2 10/25/2013 8,096.00
65214 11296 - DRISCOLL RANCHES LLC Purchase water pump & trailer - Residence/stock water troughs
(LH)
10/28/2013 8,000.00
65212 *11230 - SANTA CLARA COUNTY-C/O UNITED
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVI
Flex Spending Plan Payments 10/25/2013 7,617.60
65252 10010 - ARRANGED4COMFORT Furniture for A.G.M. Offices 11/13/2013 6,446.21
65271 10662 - DAVID J POWERS & ASSOCIATES INC Ridge Vineyard Exchange Environmental Review Services (MB)11/13/2013 6,338.75
65296 11091 - JODI MCGRAW CONSULTING Vision Plan Technical Consulting 11/13/2013 6,157.04
65287 10642 - HMS INC Powell Demolition - Hazardous material abatement monitoring
(MB)
11/13/2013 6,135.00
65231 *10419 - THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
AD&D Insurance 11/01/2013 5,888.80
* Annual Claim
Check
Number
Vendor No. and Name Invoice Description Check Date Payment
Amount
Life Insurance 11/01/2013
Long-Term Disability Insurance 11/01/2013
65274 11296 - DRISCOLL RANCHES LLC Equipment for livestock grazing - panels, gates, squeeze tub (LH)11/13/2013 5,555.00
65307 10069 - MINH LE Leadership and Organizational Development 11/13/2013 4,946.30
65345 11033 - THE CREATIVE GROUP Temporary Web Administrator 11/13/2013 4,700.25
65321 *10180 - PG & E 7442834691-5 AO Oct 2013 11/13/2013 4,109.92
7805891084-1 AO2 Oct 2013 11/13/2013
65285 10889 - GROSSMANN DESIGN GROUP Prof. Services, Construction Admin. Mt. Um Demolition (SA)11/13/2013 3,125.00
Professional Services for Mt. Um Demolition (SA)11/13/2013
65306 10190 - METROMOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Install radio in A94 11/13/2013 3,100.90
Large 6 pack radio charger 11/13/2013
One Portable Radio, microphone and associated equipment 11/13/2013
65265 10352 - CMK AUTOMOTIVE INC Service/Repair for vehicle P-76 11/13/2013 3,014.73
65338 10447 - SIMMS PLUMBING & WATER EQUIPMENT Gas leak repair at 20000 Skyline blvd (BC)11/13/2013 2,872.68
Installation of new water line at Toto Ranch (TC)11/13/2013
Spring box and tank repairs at 2310 Purisima Creek Rd (PC)11/13/2013
65281 11126 - GEOINSITE, INC.Geotechnical Engineering and Consulting for Mt Um Demolition
(SA)
11/13/2013 2,837.50
65245 10004 - ACCOUNTEMPS Acctng Temp 11/13/2013 2,830.79
65247 11170 - ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN, INC.General brochure - Chinese & Korean version 11/13/2013 2,812.00
Vision Plan workshops ads and web banner 11/13/2013
65257 11299 - BHI MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Trainer for 10/18/13 Board Retreat 11/13/2013 2,717.08
65332 10099 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY Russian Ridge preserve bird monitoring breeding chronology 11/13/2013 2,626.25
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 14-__
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
THE GENERAL MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS UP TO $25,000
WHEREAS, California Public Resources Code section 5549(b) empowers the Board to
authorize the General Manager to bind the District, in accordance with Board policy, to enter
into contracts under specified dollar amounts for specified purposes, provided that all such
authorized expenditures are reported to the Board of Directors at its next regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 5549(b) the Board has expressly
delegated authority to the General Manager to bind the District to contracts under the specified
amounts for the specified purposes in the Board Policy entitled, “Public Contract Bidding,
Vendor and Professional Consultant Selection, and Purchasing Policy," Rev. January 27, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to authorize the General Manager or
designees to approve claims against the District within the authorized expenditure authority,
without the prior specific approval of the Board, as provided in said sections of the California
Public Resources Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby authorizes the General Manager or designee
to approve all claims against the District up to $25,000, and directs the General Manager or
designees to include these claims on the Claims Report for ratification by the Board at its next
regular meeting.
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Attachment 3
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Board Policy Manual
Board Agenda Policy 1.03
Chapter 1 – Administration & Government
Effective Date: Revised Date: XX/XX/14
Prior Versions: 11/13/13
Board Policy 1.03 Page 1 of 7
Agenda
All reports, ordinances, resolutions and other matters intended to be considered by the Board
at its regular meeting shall be delivered to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the
preceding Wednesday for material requiring typing or other preparation, and not later than
5:00 p.m. on the preceding Thursday for material requiring reproduction only.
Any Board member or Board appointed staff member may place a matter on the agenda for
Board consideration. The District Clerk shall prepare the agenda according to the order of
business as determined by the General Manager. A copy of the agenda and all available
supporting materials shall be mailed by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding each regular Board
meeting or delivered by 7:00 p.m. on the Saturday preceding each regular Board meeting.
Supplementary materials may be received by the District Clerk after that time, provided the
matter refers to an already agendized item.
Agendas will be available with no charge upon request to public officials, newspapers in the
District, and members of the public at the District office by 9:00 a.m. on the Monday preceding
the regular meeting. Agendas will be posted in a location that is freely accessible to members of
the public at least 72 hours before a regular meeting or at least 24 hours before a special
meeting.
Supporting materials (reports, memoranda, resolutions, nonconfidential written
communications to the Board, and other informational materials not previously published or
distributed) may be obtained upon request by public agencies, newspapers in the District and
members of the public at the District office by 9:00 a.m. on the Monday preceding the regular
meeting, and 24 hours before a special meeting.
Written materials distributed during a public meeting by any person in connection with a
matter subject to discussion or consideration shall be made available for inspection at the
meeting if prepared by District staff or by a member of the Board, or immediately after the
meeting if prepared by some other person.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, communications to the Board from members of the public
shall be deemed nonconfidential. A memorandum from the General Manager explaining the
justification for this decision “not to distribute materials to members of the public” shall
accompany the written communications when sent to the Board. There will be no charge for
the materials if available; otherwise the cost of reproduction will be charged.
Board Policy 1.03 Page 2 of 7
No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda by
the Board, provided that matters deemed to be of an urgent nature by a two-thirds vote of the
Board, (or, if less than two-thirds of the Board members are present a unanimous vote of those
members present) with an explanation stated as to the urgency, may be acted upon. (See also
Government Code § 54954.2.)
Board Member Requests to Place Matters on the Agenda for Reconsideration
If the Board has previously voted on a matter, a Board member may place a request for
reconsideration of the prior Board action on the agenda if that member voted on the prevailing
side. A motion to reconsider may be made at the same meeting such action was taken, the
next Regular Board meeting, or any intervening Board meeting. If the motion to reconsider is
made and approved at the same meeting the action was taken, the matter may be
reconsidered at that meeting, at the next Regular Meeting, or any intervening Board meeting,
at the discretion of the Board of Directors. After a motion to reconsider has been made and
approved by a majority of the Board, unless the matter is reconsidered at the same meeting
Board action was taken, the District Clerk shall place the prior Board action on the Board
agenda for reconsideration at the next Regular Meeting, an intervening Board meeting, or at
the earliest feasible Board meeting if it is infeasible to agendize the matter at the next Regular
Meeting, unless otherwise directed by the Board. The reconsideration rules contained in this
Section shall not limit the Board’s inherent legislative authority to rescind, amend, repeal, or
otherwise nullify a prior Board action at a subsequent Board meeting. The reconsideration
rules in this Section are not applicable to Board-appointed employees or their designees who
may agendize matters for reconsideration, amendment, rescission, or repeal if deemed
necessary to efficiently conduct District business or accomplish the District’s mission.
(Report R-08-130)
Order of Business
The order of business shall be determined by the General Manager for the purpose of preparing
meeting agendas, using the following format, unless in the General Manager’s opinion, a
different order would be more appropriate:
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance (see Section 1.42)
3. Oral Communications
4. Special Orders of the Day
5. Adoption of Agenda
6. Adoption of Consent Calendar
7. Approval of Minutes (Consent Item)
8. Written Communications (Consent Item)
9. Unfinished Business
10. Public Hearings
11. Board Business
12. Informational Reports—Directors and Staff
13. Revised Claims (Consent Item)
14. Closed Session
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15. Adjournment
The order of business as set forth in the meeting agenda shall not be departed from except by
consent of the majority of the Board.
Roll Call
Before proceeding with the business of the Board, the District Clerk or minute taker shall call
the roll of the Board of Directors, and the names of those present shall be entered into the
minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance shall be recited at the first meeting of July, and a special presentation
shall be made at that time.
Oral Communications—Public
Members of the public may address the Board under the category Oral Communications during
meetings on any matter not on the agenda concerning the affairs of the District. The presiding
member of the Board may limit presentations of speakers under this section to three minutes.
If the Oral Communications category exceeds fifteen minutes, the President, with the approval
of the Board, may delay additional oral communications to a designated time later in the
meeting. Members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item when that item is
considered by the Board.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Board will not discuss oral communication items
unless the communication relates to an item appearing on the agenda for that meeting. The
Board may briefly respond, as questions for clarification, provide information resource
references, request staff to report back at a future meeting, or place the item on the agenda of
a future meeting.
A member of the public may request under oral communications that an item be removed from
the consent calendar.
At beginning of each meeting, the President shall make a statement outlining the procedures
for public comment.
A member of the public may address the Board on an item not on the agenda under Oral
Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to 3 minutes. There shall be no action
or discussion on items not appearing on the agenda. However, Board members may briefly
respond to public questions, ask a question for clarification, refer the matter to staff, request
staff to report back at a future meeting as an informational report or place the matter on a
future agenda.
Special Orders of the Day
Any Board member or Board appointed staff member may schedule special presentations,
introductions or other activities deemed appropriate to this category, which shall be placed on
the agenda by the District Clerk.
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Adoption of Agenda
The Board shall determine the order of business to be considered at regular meetings, including
placement of items removed from the consent calendar, and shall adopt the agenda, with
additions or deletions. Only items of an urgent nature may be added to the agenda at this time,
provided that any action be taken pursuant to Section 1.30.
Adoption of Consent Calendar
The following items shall normally be included on the consent calendar: 1) approval of
minutes; 2) written communications; 3) agenda items that the General Manager deems do not
require Board discussion; and 4) revised claims. All items on the consent calendar shall be
approved by one motion unless a request is made by a Board member to remove an item from
the consent calendar for separate discussion. A member of the public may request under oral
communications that the Board remove an item from the consent calendar for separate
discussion.
Board members, the General Manager, and members of the public may request that an item be
removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of the Consent Calendar.
Board members may ask brief questions for clarification or make brief statements on an item
without removing it from the Consent Calendar.
Board members may vote "no" on Consent Calendar items without pulling them from the
Consent Calendar by asking that the minutes reflect a "no" vote on a specified agenda item.
Approval of Minutes (Consent Item)
Unless removed from the consent calendar by a member of the Board or the public, the
minutes of the previous Board meeting(s) shall be approved without reading during the
adoption of the consent calendar, provided that the District Clerk has previously furnished each
member of the Board with a copy.
Written Communications (Consent Item)
The District Clerk is authorized to receive and open all mail addressed to the Board of Directors
from members of the public. Any such written communication addressed to the Board shall be
reproduced and distributed in the next regular mailing to the Board members and to members
of the press who have requested supporting materials (see Section 1.30).
All written communications, unless they relate to an item on the agenda, must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday the week preceding a Board meeting in order to be
distributed with the agenda and supporting materials and considered by the Board at the
forthcoming meeting. If, in the opinion of the General Manager, a written communication
should not be distributed with the agenda and supporting materials without a draft response,
which has yet to be prepared, the written communication may be distributed later, but no later
than at the forthcoming Board meeting. Written communications not directly related to an item
on the agenda received after the 5:00 p.m. Tuesday deadline may be distributed with the
agenda and supporting materials and considered by the Board at the forthcoming meeting if, in
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the opinion of the General Manager, time is of the essence for consideration of the written
communication by the Board. Written communications directly related to an item on the
agenda will be accepted for distribution up to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written
communications directly related to an item on the agenda but received after 3:00 p.m. on the
day of a meeting must be accompanied by thirty copies for distribution in order to be
considered by the Board as written communication at the meeting.
Draft replies to written communications which have not been considered by the Board may be
submitted with the written communication, provided such draft replies are labeled as follows:
“Draft Response prepared by Staff.” Any member of the Board may request that such written
communication be placed on the agenda as an emergency item in accordance with Section 1.30
for consideration by the Board.
The Board shall consider the recommendation of the General Manager and determine whether
a written communication shall be placed on the agenda in accordance with the procedures of
Section 1.30, considered in connection with an item already on the agenda, and/or referred to
a committee, a Director or staff for simple acknowledgement, response or draft response or
shall determine that an adequate response has been made.
A written communication addressed to an individual Director may, at the discretion of the
individual Director, be considered a personal letter, a written communication or may be relayed
to the members of the Board as an informational item.
Members of the public may read written communications into the District’s record during oral
communications at a regular meeting and offer explanations of any such document. The
presiding member of the Board may limit presentations of the speakers, including the reading
of a written communication, to three minutes. Written communications received at a regular
Board meeting shall be reproduced and distributed to absent Board members and to members
of the press who have requested supporting materials no later than the next regular mailing to
the Board. Written communications which are distributed to the Board at a time other than a
regular mailing shall be distributed to members of the press who have requested supporting
materials within two working days of when they are sent to the Board. Written communications
accompanied by an extraordinary quantity of attachments may, at the discretion of the General
Manager, be duplicated and distributed with some or all the attachments excluded. The
General Manager shall note on the written communication or in an accompanying
memorandum that the entire written communication, including attachments is available at the
District office for public review. The General Manager shall determine the most appropriate
method for presenting the attachments to the Board of Directors. Copies of the excluded
attachments will be made available on the same basis as any other public record.
If a Board member represents the District before another agency or organization, the Board
member shall represent the majority position of the Board.
When contacting another agency or organization in a personal capacity, Board members should
indicate that his/her comments are given as an individual and not as an official representative
of the District Board of Directors.
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Unfinished Business
When a regular meeting is adjourned before the completion of the agenda, all unfinished items
shall be listed under Unfinished Business on the next regular Board meeting agenda, at the
discretion of the General Manager or unless otherwise designated by a majority of the Board.
Public Hearings
Any matter which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, President, or General Manager
requires notice to and response by members of the public may be placed on the agenda under
this category.
During consideration of agenda items the following sequence is to be adhered to, unless
specific exceptions are agreed to by the Board:
1. Presentation on agenda item;
2. Board and staff members may ask questions for clarification, followed by preliminary
Board comments and discussion if any;
3. Public Comment period;
4. Board discussion and deliberations; additional comment from public only when
requested by Board members and directed through the presiding officer;
5. Board action on agenda item.
Persons addressing the Board should be requested to state their name and address for the
record.
Persons who are recognized should address the Board from the podium microphone prior to
speaking, not speak from their seats.
The person recognized by the President should address the Board, not staff members or other
audience members. There should not be a dialogue between audience members and staff, or
between audience members. Public comments and questions should be directed through the
President.
Only one person at a time should address the Board; other audience members should wait to
be recognized before speaking. The President should discourage out-of-turn speaking by the
public.
At the close of public comment, the President should indicate that the matter is now returned
to the Board for deliberation and decision.
Board Business
These are business items being presented to the Board for consideration that do not fall under
the category of Unfinished Business (see Section 1.49). Action in the form of an ordinance,
resolution, motion or direction to staff may be required for items in this category.
Informational Reports—Directors and Staff
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Informational, short reports by Directors and staff members on items of interest to the District
may be given under this category. No action is expected but could occur at a regular meeting
with a vote as required by Section 1.30.
Informational reports should be restricted to brief announcements or reports related to District
business and shall generally be no more than three minutes per person. There shall be no
action or discussion concerning Informational Reports.
Board members may refer a matter to staff, request staff to report back to the Board at a
future meeting as an informational report or place the matter on a future agenda.
Informational reports of a personal nature that are unrelated to District business should not be
shared during a public meeting.
Revised Claims (Consent Calendar)
Public Resources Code § 5552, 5547, 5544.225549, and 5540 as amended.
No claims against the District over $25,000 shall be paid unless the same shall be first approved
by a majority of the Board at a meeting thereof. Claims up to $25,000 may be approved by the
General Manager or designee subject to ratification by the Board at its next regular meeting.
Payment of employees’ salaries and fringe benefits and other recurring claims may be
authorized by the Board on an annual basis.
Fees Charged for Special Mailings
Reasonable fees may be charged by the General Manager for reproducing and mailing materials
on special projects.
R-14-47
Meeting 14-08
March 21, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 7
AGENDA ITEM
Cooperative Agreement with Calflora to Develop the Weed Manager Database and a Customized
Pest Database for the District
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to approve a cooperative agreement with Calflora for a total not-
to-exceed amount of $31,000 to develop the Weed Manager Database, also customized as a pest
database, for the District’s Integrated Pest Management Program.
SUMMARY
The District is one of several cooperating agencies funding Calflora to develop Weed Manager,
an electronic system to track infestations and the treatment of invasive weeds. Calflora is a non-
profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining the Calflora website, which has
information on the conservation, education and appreciation of over seven thousand species of
native and non-native plants found in California. As the District develops its Integrated Pest
Management Program, this type of tool would enable the District to track and report weeds and
pests and their management in the preserves over time. This agreement would also provide for
customization of Weed Manager to meet the District’s specific needs for a pest database.
DISCUSSION
This agreement includes funding the development of Weed Manager and customization for the
District’s specific purposes. The District’s customized version of Weed Manager will be
essential to implement the Integrated Pest Management Program currently under development by
the District. Weed Manager will allow reporting of pest infestations and treatment throughout
the District over monthly, annual and multi-year time periods. It will allow tracking of the use of
pesticides and non-pesticide methods and reporting of such treatments. No other weed
infestation and tracking system is currently available that works efficiently, is specific to
California, and can be shared with other similar organizations such as the National Park Service,
California State Parks and Marin Municipal Water District.
As one of the subscribing organizations in the development of Weed Manager, the District will
have the ability to track its weed and pest infestations and their treatment in a District-specific
and internal copy of the system. The District can also choose to share such data with other
subscribing organizations and other Calflora users, if so desired, and integrate information from
other organizations in the effective response to weed infestations.
Working closely with Calflora, the partner agencies will have an important influence on the
development of the Weed Manager product. By collaborating on both system design and
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funding, participating agencies will help build a product that accommodates their various
requirements and workflows, on top of a core standard architecture.
Through its eight years of work on the Calflora online database, Calflora has the unique
experience and ability to develop this plant-based system for multiple organizations and in an
electronic format. The existing Calflora database at www.calflora.org is the most visited online
database for California plants, already houses other invasive plant data management tools, and
has a familiar, user friendly interface.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds to develop the Integrated Pest Management Program are included in the FY2013-14 and
proposed FY 2014-15 budgets as follows: $10,000 in FY 2013-14 and $15,000 in FY 2014-15.
If additional funds are needed for the Phase III customization tasks, these will be requested in the
FY 2015-16 budget. Development of Weed Manager is also being funded by other
organizations. At this time, Calflora is in the final stages of negotiating cooperative agreements
with the following organizations for an estimated total of $70,000: Marin Municipal Water
District, California Invasive Plant Council, National Park Service, US Forest Service.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW
No committee review required.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This project consists of basic data collection and resource evaluation which will not result in any
disturbance to an environmental resource; developing a system to collect information on pests
and their treatment will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment [CEQA Guidelines Sections 15306 Information Collection, CEQA
15060(c)(2)].
Any proposed future actions as a result of information provided by the data collection will be
subject to environmental review prior to any physical implementation. Such potential future pest
management activities are being evaluated under the environmental review under preparation for
the Integrated Pest Management Program.
NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be authorized to enter into a
cooperative agreement with Calflora to develop the Weed Manager database and a customized
pest database for the District.
Responsible Department Head:
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resource Manager
Prepared by:
Cindy Roessler, Senior Resource Management Specialist
R-14-55
Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 8
AGENDA ITEM
Status Report on the Resource Management Grant Program
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Receive a Status Report on the Resource Management Grant Program, including New Grant
Recipients, as Approved by the General Manager.
SUMMARY
The Resource Management Grant Program (RMGP) has previously funded seven (7) research
projects which have contributed to achieving the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s
(District) mission of resource stewardship through relevant scientific research. Since the current set
of grants were nearing completion, a new Request for Proposals was released in November2013 in
order to award the remaining available funds for the current fiscal year ($10,000) and award grants
for the next five years, as specified under the Board-approved grant policy guidelines (adopted in
2007 and amended in 2010; see Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION
The District encourages and supports applied academic research that is relevant to its Preserves and
its mission. In 2007 the Board approved the RMGP to foster and strengthen partnerships with
researchers from academic institutions and advance the scientific understanding of natural processes.
When applied, such knowledge furthers the District’s mission to provide low-intensity public
recreation, environmental education, and sound resource stewardship. Grant awards provide up to
$5,000 per year for any single project and provide up to $25,000 annually in total RMGP funding for
all projects. Multi-year projects are considered, provided that the total amount of funding does not
exceed $25,000 over five (5) consecutive years. The Grant team, composed of staff from several
departments, has applied the grant policy criteria to select the most valuable research projects and the
team’s recommended projects have subsequently been approved by the General Manager who is
awarding funds as described below and under his authority as delegated by the Board.
Past Grantees
Past Grant recipients have contributed to our scientific understanding in a number of ways and forged
successful partnerships which further the District’s mission. For example, UCSC mountain lion
research, partially funded by the Districts RMGP, identified critical bottlenecks caused by major
highways in the region as well as provided information on animal behavior in relation to human
disturbance levels. In addition to writing peer-review publications on the subject, they provided
education and outreach opportunities for students and the public to learn more about the species.
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Other grants have provided useful information on seeding with natives in conjunction with weed
control, identification of critical wildlife corridors in the region, pathways and limitations of non-
native insect invasion into natural areas, and the level of genetic divergence among populations of an
amphibian species. Projects such as the UCSC mountain lion studies and the Bay Area Critical
Linkages study are being used in regional planning to develop wildlife corridors and target important
habitat for conservation. Although science is sometimes not conclusive, such as in the case of a
grantee who studied genetically distinct populations of California giant salamander, these studies
push the topics forward and define the future work needed. Attachment 2 describes the past grant
awards and the amounts awarded by the RMGP.
Newly Selected Grantees
On November 14 2013, a Request for Proposals was announced on the District website and through
an email memo which was sent to 80 regional groups and individuals involved in relevant research.
The Grant Team held an optional information session on November 20, 2013 for those interested in
applying. Twenty (20) applications were received by the closing date of January 15, 2014 and scored
according to the criteria established in the RMGP Policy. The top ranking 10 proposals were further
considered by staff to ensure they met the grant requirements and to select award amounts based on
the amount requested and funds available in order to maximize the number of projects that could be
funded.
Seven (7) research projects were selected for funding based on the available funds. Below are brief
descriptions of these grant proposals (Attachment 3 provides more detail):
1. Fish Habitat in San Gregorio (San Francisco State University). This study will collect
stream channel measurements and analyze them along with an existing large woody debris
(LWD) inventory to help land managers identify priority sites for salmonid habitat
enhancement projects along San Gregorio Creek.
2. Hicks Road Cultural Resource Assessment (Santa Clara University). This archeological site
survey will benefit both the District by providing information on any Native American use as
well as use associated with the historic Guadalupe Mines in the area; this project will also
provide an educational opportunity to undergraduate students studying archeology.
3. Using Ecology to Recover Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Protect Cultural Resources
(University of California, Berkeley). This project is designed to identify sites of
ethnobotanical value, experiment with various traditional management practices on a small
scale, and collect culturally significant plant materials for traditional use by the Amah
Mutsun Tribal Band.
4. Quantifying the Impacts of Habitat Loss, Woody Plant Encroachment and Land Management
Strategy on Coastal Montane Grassland Bird Communities (San Francisco Bay Bird
Observatory). This research will quantify grassland encroachment, historical land use data,
and compile existing regional bird surveys to determine effects on montane bird communities
within the region.
5. Camera Trap Study of Wildlife Use of Conservation-grazed Coast Rangelands (California
Academy of Sciences). This study will track the presence and habits of wildlife in several of
the District’s coast preserves where verified observations of wildlife are sparse.
6. San Francisco Bay Area Cultural and Historic Landscape Pilot Project (Stanford
University). This archeological study will use archival research, remote sensing, and field
methods to predict and survey locations of potential former Native American land use in
upland and foothill zones of District Preserves.
7. Monitoring Fire Weather and Fuels Conditions in a Changing Climate (San Jose State
University). This research will improve the ability to predict sudden changes in fire danger
level which are expected to become more common as fire seasons extend throughout the
State. A combination of fuel sampling, weather data collection in the Mt. Umunhum area,
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and analysis will be utilized to make better fire weather predictions available to fire agencies
and the public.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Sections 15306 as follows: Section 15306 exempts basic data collection, research, experimental
management, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in a serious or major disturbance to
an environmental resource. The District’s RMGP will fund research projects consistent with this
exemption.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided as required by the Brown Act. Notices were also sent to persons
requesting notice of resource management activities.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Board previously authorized a maximum of $25,000 annually to fund the RMGP, although this
maximum has not been reached every year in the past. Additionally, the grant policy specifies that
each grant project may be awarded up to $5,000 per year and up to $25,000 per project in total over
five years. The Natural Resources Department Budget for FY 2013-14 includes $25,000 in funds for
the RMGP, as does FY 2014-15 budget. The total fiscal impact of the RMGP over fiscal years 2013-
14 through 2018-19 is $97,073. Attachment 3 specifies the amounts to be distributed in Fiscal Years
2013-14 through 2018-19.
NEXT STEPS
A staff member from the most appropriate Department (typically Natural Resources, Planning, or
Public Affairs) will be assigned to act as project manager and establish a short form agreement with
their grantee. Short form agreements are in keeping with similar small grants programs and will help
keep overhead low for grantees as the Grant has a 10% overhead cap. The project manager will
finalize the milestones, deliverables, and permit to enter District lands, making fund dispersals
contingent upon satisfactory milestones and deliverables. A progress update will be provided to the
Board within 2 years.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Board Policy Resource Management Grant Program
Attachment 2: Summary of Previous Research Grant Awards
Attachment 3: Summary of New Research Grant Awards
Responsible Department Manager:
Kirk Lenington, Natural Resources Manager
Prepared by:
Joel Silverman, Resource Management Specialist I
Board Policy
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM
Adopted by the Board of Directors
November 14, 2007
Amended: November 17, 2010
Purpose:
The District encourages and supports applied academic research on District preserves. Partnerships
with researchers from academic institutions can provide the District and the larger scientific
community with information that furthers the District’s mission, enhance public education, and
advances scientific understanding of natural processes. The goal for the Resource Management
Grant Program is to develop and strengthen local partnerships with researchers in support of the
District’s mission. This policy establishes the guidelines by which District staff will solicit, review,
award, and administer grant funds to meritorious projects.
Background:
Numerous academic research institutions are located within the San Francisco Bay Area, providing
opportunities for the District to partner with researchers to make better informed decisions about
land management and public outreach.. Numerous research projects have been conducted on
District lands, however, given the diversity of natural habitats found on District lands and the
volume of research questions of direct interest to District staff, fostering research opportunities will
provide the District with applied research that is targeted specifically to the District’s needs.
Partnerships with local academic institutions are a vital component to achieving the District’s
mission to “protect and restore the natural environment”.
Procedures:
The following procedures will assist the General Manager in soliciting, reviewing, and awarding
grant funds to research projects consistent with the District’s mission:
1. The Resource Management Grant Program (Program) will be an interdepartmental program
jointly administered by the Planning, Operations, and Public Affairs Departments. Staff from
these departments will collaboratively administer all aspects of the Program.
2. Grant awards will not exceed $5,000 for any one project annually and total annual Program
funding will not exceed $25,000. Multi-year projects will be considered provided that the total
amount of funding does not exceed $25,000 over five consecutive years, subject to approval in
the District’s annual budget and an annual review by District staff to ensure satisfactory
progress.
3. Eligible projects must, at a minimum, be sponsored by a faculty member of an accredited
academic research institution.
4. Eligible projects must contribute information that aids in resource management, operational and
maintenance actions, public outreach, or public use decisions by the District or provide a larger
educational purpose that furthers the District mission.
5. Eligible projects must not result in permanent damage and/or impairment to habitats or natural
resources on District lands and will be in compliance with the District’s Permit to Enter
procedures (required for each research project).
6. The General Manager will establish a detailed evaluation and selection process to be used in
reviewing eligible proposals in the form of Administrative Guidelines. Evaluation criteria will
include but not be limited to the proposal promoting and accomplishing the District’s mission,
advancing the District’s management of natural resources, enhancing the District’s interface
with the public, establishing collaborative partnerships with research institutions, and advancing
the general understanding of the natural environment.
7. A Request for Proposals will be released annually to solicit proposals for consideration for
funding provided funding is available. Proposals will also be accepted throughout the year and
considered for funding as received and as funding is available.
8. The General Manager will prepare an annual report to the Board of Directors on the Resource
Management Grant Program that details the proposals received as well as those selected for
funding, and the results of research received.
9. This Policy will be reviewed every five years from the date of approval.
Attachment 2: Summary of Previous Resource Management Grant Awards
Title Organization Academic
Sponsor
FY 2007-08 FY 2008-09 FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 Total Cost Per
Grantee
Development of an Invasive
Argentine Ant Management
Plan (2007-2011)
Stanford
University
Stanford
University
$ 3,500.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 25,000.00
Wildlife Corridor
Stewardship Team
Partnership (2008-2012)
Foothill-De Anza
College
Foothill-De Anza
College
$ 4,500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 10,000.00
Genetic Distinction and
Population Structure of the
California Giant
Salamander (2008)
Sonoma State
University
Sonoma State
University
$ 4,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 5,000.00
Using Native Tarweeds to
Manage Yellow Starthistle
in California Grasslands
(2008)
UC Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz $ 1,305.00 $ 1,305.00
Santa Cruz Mountains
Puma Project (2009-2013)
UC Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz $ 4,500.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Rancher, Manager, and
Scientist Forum on
Rangeland Conservation,
Central Rangeland Coalition
(2009-2013)*
Central Coast
Rangeland
Coalition
(administered by
Elkhorn Slough
Foundation)
UC Santa Cruz $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Bay Area Critical Linkages
(2009 - 2012)
SC Wildlands UC Davis $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 15,000.00
Total Cost Per Year --3,500.00$ 16,305.00$ 20,000.00$ 16,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 10,500.00$ 15,000.00$ $ 101,305.00
Attachment 3: Summary of New Resource Management Grant Awards
Title Organization
Principal
Investigator
Academic
Sponsor FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total $ Per Grant
See Attachment 2
Pre-existing
Grant Awards multiple multiple $ 10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 15,000.00
San Francisco Bay Area
Cultual and Historic
Landscape Pilot Project
Stanford
University Wilcox
Stanford
University $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
Hicks Road Cultural
Resource Assessment
Santa Clara
University Panich
Santa Clara
University $ 1,650.00 $ 1,650.00
Using Ecology to Recover
Traditional Ecological
Knowledge and Protect
Cultural Resources
Amah Mutsun
Tribal Band Reid UC Berkeley $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Quantifying the Impacts of
Habitat Loss, Woody Plant
Encroachment and Land
Management Strategy on
Coastal Montane Grassland
Bird Communities SFBBO Burns UC Santa Cruz $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 15,000.00
Camera Trap Study of
Wildlife Use of
Conservation-grazed Coast
Rangelands Individual Hickman
Cal Academy
of Sciences $ 3,350.00 $ 2,994.00 $ 6,344.00
Fish Habitat in San
Gregorio. SFSU Issel SFSU $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
Monitoring Fire Weather
and Fuels Conditions in a
Changing Climate SJSU Vaccaro SJSU $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 4,079.00 $ 24,079.00
Total $ Per Year $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 17,994.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 4,079.00 $ 82,073.00*
*Grand Total Box Does Not Include Pre-existing Grant Award Amount ($15,000)
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Meeting 14-08
March 12, 2014
AGENDA ITEM 9
AGENDA ITEM
Calendar Year 2013 Field Enforcement Activity Report and Ten-Year Field Activity Summary
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation about the Calendar Year 2013 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity
Summary and the Ten-Year Field Activity Summary.
SUMMARY
This report provides a summary of the enforcement and emergency response activities on
District lands. Detailed information about activities which occurred in calendar year 2013 is
provided, with historical information about the preceding nine years provided for perspective.
The total violations on District property (including both District Ordinances and non-District
Ordinances) increased by 17.9% over calendar year 2012.
DISCUSSION
Since April 1995, staff has provided the Board written monthly reports on emergency incidents
and enforcement activities on District land. At the end of each calendar year, the Board receives
a summary for that year as well as a comparison with previous years.
Information for this year’s report was generated from the Incidents Database, which was placed
in service for data collection on January 1, 2010. In reviewing changes from prior years, it is
important to understand that differences in record keeping systems can account for different
counts in the violations.
Before 2010, the creation of this report primarily relied on manual data collection methods,
which were more prone to error and had more limited data collection capabilities. For 2009, and
prior years, data was imported from the old system. Work continues to refine the database to
collect the desired information and improve the presentation of data and analysis from the
system.
2012 2013 % Change
District Ordinance Violations 1,604 1,890 17.8%
Non District Violations 153 182 19.0%
Total Violations 1,757 2,072 17.9%
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
A. VIOLATIONS
1.Bike-closed area 89 58 94 89 52 89 76 70 80 62
2.Bike-speed 146 113 92 89 80 94 67 72 59 90
3.Bike-helmet 187 124 157 166 146 155 129 91 78 142
4.Bike-night riding 13 24 18 12 12 23 13 17 17 39
Total Bicycle Violations 435 319 361 356 290 361 285 250 234 333
Three summaries are presented for Board review: the CY2013 Miscellaneous Enforcement
Activity Summary (Appendix A); the Ten-Year Field Activity Summary (Appendix B.1); a
summary of the actual violation codes, listed in order of frequency of occurrence (Appendix
B.2). Note that information for prior years in Appendix B.2 is not necessarily complete.
Graphical representation of trends is shown in appendices C and D.
The Miscellaneous Enforcement Activity Summary (Appendix A) lists for the past year, contacts
made or reports taken by staff of potentially serious, violent, or other criminal activity on or near
District land. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents but reflects incidents of special
interest or concern. Events which posed special concern for ranger safety or were unusual in
nature are included.
The Ten-Year Field Activity Summary includes violations of District Land Use Regulations,
emergency responses, criminal activity, and mutual aid incidents. Only contacts that resulted in
some form of written record, such as a District incident report, written warning, citation, or
mutual aid assistance report have been included in these summaries. General assistance to
preserve visitors, informational contacts, and verbal warnings have not been included.
Trends and Issues
The most notable statistic is the 17.9% increase in violations, primarily violations in District
Ordinances, from CY2012 to CY2013. Staff believes that several factors have contributed to
this; most significantly the lack of rain experienced from October through December encouraged
more people to be engaged in outdoor activities, and/or on a more frequent basis.
Parking-After-Hours violations increased from 378 violations in 2012 to 455 in 2013. 314 of
those violations occurred in Rancho San Antonio. Overall 619 parking citations were issued in
2013, of which 403 were issued in Rancho San Antonio.
Total bicycle violations reversed the downward trend which started in 2007 by increasing by
36.7% over 2012. Bicycle in closed area violations decreased, but all other categories (speed,
helmet and night-riding) increased as shown in the table below.
Bicycle accidents continued the increase started last year, but only increased from 34 in 2012 to
36 in 2013. The highest year for bicycle accidents was 2009 when 40 accidents occurred.
Appendix D provides graphical information on accident trends for different user groups.
Dog violations (off leash dogs, and dogs in prohibited areas) increased significantly from a
combined total of 286 violations in 2012 to 383 in 2013. The combined average for both
violations over the 10 year period is 291 violations per year.
The number of off-road vehicle incidents has been noted in the last few years’ reports. These
incidents reach a high of 38 in 2010. In 2012 there were 27 incidents, which decreased to 17
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incidents in 2013. Additional efforts were made in 2012 and 2013 to deter this activity.
Violations of District ordinances continue to be the main issues which District rangers deal with.
The most common violations are illustrated in Appendix B.2. The most common violations
continue to be after-hours use and off-leash dog violations. Violations which involve people or
dogs being in areas where they are prohibited (Entry to Closed Area, Dog in Prohibited Area,
and Closed Area – Bicycle) also continue to occur frequently.
Staff believes that there are a number of factors which contributed to the increased number of
violations seen in the last year. The lack of rain in the fall of 2013, combined with an increased
number of available staff, are probably contributory factors. See Appendix C for a graphical
representation of the data. During the last 10 years the number of visitors, the number of acres
managed by the District, and the number of ranger positions have all increased.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated from the acceptance of this information.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice was provided by the Brown Act. No further notice is required.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and no
environmental review is required.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will continue to actively enforce District regulations, encourage all users to act in a manner
which provides for the protection of the natural resources, and allows for the safe and enjoyable
use of the preserves by all visitors.
Appendices:
Appendix A - 2013 Miscellaneous Enforcement Activities
Appendix B1 - Field Activity Summary
Appendix B2 - List of Frequent Violations
Appendix C - Chart - District Enforcement Activities – Ten Year Summary
Appendix D - Chart - Accidents by User Type
Responsible Department Head:
Brian Malone, Acting Operations Manager
Prepared by:
Gordon C. Baillie, Management Analyst II
Appendix A
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PUBLIC SUMMARYDATE Other Agency #StaffRangers
OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST 2013
January
Jan 05 A District ranger investigating an illegal bike trail in the preserve saw a duffel bag stuffed
into the crook of a tree in a closed portion of the preserve. The duffel bag contained
canned food and gear, possibly a marijuana cultivation food supply drop. The area was
searched but no other evidence was found. The supplies were taken to the Skyline Field
Office for disposal.
1
IR 13S003
Preserve Saratoga Gap
Location Near Hwy. 9 call box SC-09-021
Jan 12 District rangers were requested to respond to a 911 call to help a bicyclist being
threatened by a dog. The bicyclist was unable to pass a large dog that was barking
aggressively near the preserve gate. The rangers checked the area and found the
bicyclist, but the dog had left. The visitor stated the dog was blocking the Coal Creek Trail
near the house above the gate. The owner of the dog has been contacted numerous time
by the Area Superintendent regarding complaints about there dog, and warned that the
dog must be contained or on a leash and under control. The owner assured the rangers
the dog would not be a problem in the future.
2
IR 13S013
Preserve Coal Creek
Location Coal Creek Gate CC03
Jan 15 A repeat violator who has a history of interfering with District Rangers fled from a ranger
and a supervising ranger who were attempting to stop him for an after-hours use violation.
The subject fled down the trail. Assistance was requested from the Los Gatos Police
Department. The trail was searched but the person was never located.
2
IR 13F019
Preserve Off District Lands - Foothills
Location Lexington Reservoir County Park
Jan 21 An encroachment was discovered along Mt. Umunhum Road in Sierra Azul OSP. A
resident on Mt. Umunhum Road was found to have cut a fence to gain access with his
motorcycle on an unauthorized trail. An "Area Closed" sign had been removed, two small
jumps were built, and about 1/2 mile of trail was being used by the motorcycle. Real
Property was contacted regarding the encroachment.
2
IR 13F026
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Mt. Umunhum Road
Jan 21 A District ranger was first on scene of a traffic accident involving two vehicles. One vehicle
lost control and veered into an oncoming vehicle. There were four individuals involved:
two patients had moderate injuries and two patients had major injuries. District rangers
provided patient care, assessment and traffic control. The injured were transported by
helicopter and ground ambulance.
4
MA 13S021
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35, approx. .5 mi south of Rapley Ranch Rd.
CHP
LHFD 1
SMCF 3
SMCSO
Jan 25 The Skyline Area Superintendent located an at-risk woman reported by dispatch in a
vehicle in the Skyline Ridge parking lot. She had overdosed on prescription drugs. When
asked how many pills she had taken she responded over 10 pills. San Mateo County
sheriff ordered a 72 hour psychiatric hold and she was transported to a hospital.
3
AR 13S022
Preserve Skyline Ridge
Location Parking lot
CDF
SMCSO 2
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PUBLIC SUMMARYDATE Other Agency #StaffRangers
OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST 2013
Jan 25 District rangers were first on-scene of a vehicle accident. The driver lost control and rolled
the vehicle. When the rangers arrived the driver was walking around. He declined any
medical assistance, but a ranger still requested fire and CHP. The driver denied drinking
alcohol, but there was an open container beside the overturned car. The driver was
evaluated by Fire. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence by CHP and the
vehicle was removed by a tow company.
3
MA 13S023
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35, 1/2 mile north of Hwy. 9
CHP 2
February
Feb 05 A Santa Clara County Park Ranger reported a suspicious vehicle with two occupants at
the preserve parking lot. Deputies responded and a search of the suspicious vehicle found
possible stolen items as well as tools consistent with vehicle break-ins. There were also
hypodermic needles and a methamphetamine pipe found in their possession. One
individual was cited and released for the needles. Ownership of the pipe could not be
determined.
2
IR 13F050
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Jacques Ridge Parking Lot
SCCP 1
SCCSO 3
Feb 06 District Rangers discovered two individuals in a closed area of the preserve with an air
rifle. One person was cited for possession of the rifle. The rangers also located a shooting
bench and target area constructed out of wood. The two people contacted said that those
items were already present when they arrived.
3
IR 13F054
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location (just off)
Feb 06 District rangers monitored radio traffic about an individual who was at risk and possibly
near the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. A ranger located a vehicle which was
reported to be associated with the individual in the Saratoga parking lot at the intersection
of Highways 9 and 35. As the ranger approached he observed the person crossing into
the California State Parks Skyline-to-the-Sea trail.
Rangers proceeded to scout the trail and located the individual walking toward them. He
had a cut on his upper arm and was covered with blood. The man said he "was out here
trying to kill myself" and that he had a knife in his back waistband. The knife was located
and removed for safety. The rangers bandaged the wound. A suicide note was found in
the patient's possession. The individual was transported to a medical center and placed
under 72 hour psychiatric observation.
3
MA 13S032
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 9: Castle Rock SP, Saratoga Toll Rd. Trail; Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
AMR
CASP 1
CDF
SCCSO
SCRCSO
Feb 17 A District Ranger on foot patrol at the Preserve attempted to stop a bicyclist on a closed
trail. The bicyclist immediately fled down the trail into the town of Saratoga. Two other
rangers and Santa Clara County Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the
violator.
3
IR 13F066
Preserve Fremont Older
Location Parker Ranch Trail
SCCSO 3
Feb 18 A visitor reported that he had discovered shoes, some deteriorated clothing, human
bones, and a skull. The visitor escorted the rangers and deputies to the site. The remains
were documented by the coroner's office and taken into possession. Currently there is no
identification for the subject.
2
IR 13S040
Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods
Location North side of Purisima Creek, adjacent to Purisima Creek Rd.
SMCCOR 1
SMCSO 2
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OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST 2013
Feb 20 Two people had their dogs off leash, in the off leash area. When one dog ran up to greet
the other dog one of the owners yelled at the other to get his dog away. The owner who
had yelled then swung a stick at the dog, and hit the other owner in the back of the head
as he bent down to get his dog. District rangers met the victim of the assault in the
preserve parking lot, and observed a lump approximately 1" in diameter on the back of the
victim's head. San Mateo Sheriff's deputies were called. The victim declined medical
care and declined to press charges. Neither of the dogs were injured.
3
IR 13F069
Preserve Pulgas Ridge
Location Off leash area
SMCSO 2
Feb 22 A District ranger was first on scene of a vehicle accident involving a truck and a car. The
truck travelling south hit gravel losing control and T-boned the car that was travelling
north. The victim in the car was trapped (the doors would not open) and complained of
lower back pain and was in shock. The ranger provided scene assessment, provided
oxygen and checked vitals of the driver who was transported by ground to a local hospital.
The driver of the truck stated he was not hurt.
4
MA 13S042
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35 at Stillheart, North of Hwy. 84
AMR
CDF
CHP 2
SMCSO 2
Feb 23 A District ranger was first on-scene at a bicycle accident. The rider went over the handle
bars, landing on his face and right shoulder. The patient suffered facial injuries, a broken
collar bone, a broken bone at the base of the skull, and fractured ribs. Rangers stabilized
the patient and set up landing zone at Russian Ridge. The patient was transported by
helicopter to a local hospital.
4
MA 13S046
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35, 1/4 mi north of cluds rest Rd.
AMR
CDF 2
LIFE
SMCSO 1
Feb 25 A District ranger was issuing a citation for a dog off leash violation when a another
individual ran by, swore, and yelled at the ranger. The individual then slowed down,
looked back and said "You remember me, right?" This particular individual is well know to
the ranger staff, since he has an outstanding warrant for his arrest for previous incidents
where he has spit on rangers and punched a patrol truck. This individual was not stopped
and left the preserve.
1
IR 13F076
Preserve St. Joseph's Hill
Location
March
Mar 02 Nine subjects were stopped for possession of and discharging BB guns. Of those, six
were issued citations and three received warnings.
3
IR 13F078
Preserve Pulgas Ridge
Location Dusky Footed Woodrat Trail
Mar 06 An unlawful construction violation occurred on District property near the boundary with an
adjacent property. The illegally constructed trail leads from the homeowner's backyard
down to Hale Creek. This area is a steep south facing hillside. There is a large flat area
with a picnic table about half way down. The trail consists of earthen steps dug into the
steep hillside. Where the trail approaches the homeowner's property, the homeowner has
apparently installed some tiles and appears to be formalizing the path. This matter was
referred to the Real Property Specialist in charge of encroachments.
2
IR 13F085
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location La Loma Dr. Boundary
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Mar 10 A District ranger was flagged down by a bicyclist reporting an accident on the Manzanita
Trail. The patient was suffering from a head injury, with altered mental status. The
witnesses stated that the patient had lost control of her bike and was propelled forward
landing on her face and hitting her head on the ground. She was unconscious for several
minutes according to her riding companion.
The ranger requested fire to respond to the scene who hiked down the trail with oxygen
and medical equipment. When the ranger found the patient she was being assisted by
two hikers who were trying to walk the patient out. After evaluation the patient was placed
on a wheeled litter and carried out of the preserve. The patient was transported by
helicopter to a local hospital.
1
AR 13S058
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location Manzanita Trail
LIFE
SMCF 3
Mar 12 While on foot patrol, a District ranger who was checking the fenced boundary with the
homeowner's property saw that a ten-foot segment of fence had been removed. Previous
visits had shown the homeowner had cut the fence post wide enough to admit a horse or
ATV. Vegetation has now been cleared sufficient to allow passage of a vehicle. In
addition, a drainpipe system of white PVC pipe covered with cut sections of Oak tree trunk
had been constructed from the pond across the boundary. The encroachment has been
turned over to the Real Property Specialist.
1
IR 13F091
Preserve El Sereno
Location Preserve & adjacent property boundary
Mar 13 District rangers observed two bicyclists riding on a closed trail. Both riders tried to flee
after numerous orders from the rangers to stop. One finally stopped and came back
toward the ranger. The other attempted to ride into a creek where a second ranger
stopped him. Both were cited and released.
2
IR 13S060
Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods
Location Whittemore Gulch Trail
Mar 22 An injury bicycle accident occurred in the preserve. One subject was riding his bicycle and
rode off the trail into a drainage culvert, landing on his head and sustaining a spinal injury.
He stated that he couldn't feel anything below his waist. Several agencies responded to
assist with treatment and prepare the patient to be transported by helicopter to hospital.
4
AR 13F110
Preserve Fremont Older
Location Seven Springs Loop Trail
LIFE 2
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 8
SCCSO 2
Mar 29 An individual was stopped for riding his bicycle in a closed area. The person was not
cooperative with District rangers and had to be ordered to dismount from his bicycle six
times. He provided false information, and refused to sign the citation. Santa Clara County
Sheriff's deputies were requested. The individual decided to comply when he was advised
that deputies were in route. He was issued a citation for the closed area violation, and
warned about providing false information and failing to cooperate.
3
IR 13F119
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location P.G.& E. Trail
SCCSO 2
Mar 31 While on patrol, a District ranger observed a vehicle in a prohibited area. The driver stated
he was testing a new axle on his SUV. The ranger could smell marijuana coming from the
inside of the vehicle. Marijuana cigarette butts were in the ash tray. The driver stated he
was not allowed to smoke at his home. He produced a marijuana prescription card and
said he did not know it was expired. He was cited for vehicles prohibited and for
possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and was released.
2
IR 13S077
Preserve Skyline Ridge
Location Grassland off parking lot
April
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Apr 01 A District ranger encountered a hiker with her dog off leash. The ranger informed the
owner that dogs must be on leash and to leash the dog. She called the dog numerous
times but the dog ignored her, ran up to the ranger and jumped on him scratching the
ranger's neck. The ranger warned the owner that he would have to pepper spray the dog if
she could not control it. After numerous attempts to leash the dog, the owner finally did.
She claimed "the dog has never acted this way before" and that "the dog would never hurt
or bite anyone." The owner was cited for dog off leash and warned for nuisance dog and
released.
1
IR 13S080
Preserve Thornewood
Location Dennis Martin Cr. Trail
Apr 05 A District ranger saw two people carrying large rolls of black plastic irrigation tubing in the
preserve. Irrigation tubing is often used for marijuana grow sites. The ranger notified the
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Marijuana Eradication Team.
1
IR 13F125
Preserve Sierra Azul - Rancho de Guadalupe
Location Sierra Azul - Rancho de Guadalupe
Apr 14 A visitor reported two objects on the trail which he believed might be explosive devices.
The visitor said he worked in construction and that the devices looked similar to those he
used in his trade for blasting rock. District rangers closed off the trail, and Santa Clara
County Sheriff's bomb squad responded. A District ranger searched the area in
cooperation with the bomb squad and found two additional devices hidden in an adjacent
rock formation. A "flash test" was done on the contents of one of the objects, which had
broken open. The contents did not ignite. All of the devices were removed for off-site
testing.
4
IR 13F147
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location Quarry Trail
SCCSO 1
Apr 14 An injury bicycle accident occurred in the park. A bicyclist fell from while descending
toward the gate and suffered a possible left femur fracture. She was treated by Santa
Clara County Fire and transported to hospital.
1
AR 13F148
Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park
Location Hammond-Snyder Loop Trail
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 3
SCCSO 1
Apr 17 A District ranger was flagged down by two bicyclists who reported a verbal altercation with
a motorist. The driver of the car yelled for them to slow down, claimed that he was a law
enforcement officer, and that he had a gun. The ranger requested San Mateo Sheriff to
respond to Skeggs Point on Skyline Blvd. The deputy conducted a quick interview with the
two bicyclists, and they left the area. The motorist was stopped and searched at gate
CM01A. No firearms were found. It was established that he was the owner of the
communications tower property adjacent to El Corte de Madera Preserve. He was warned
against making threats to other preserve users and was released.
2
IR 13S091
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location Road from gate CM01A
SMCSO 1
Apr 20 On April 22, a District ranger was informed by a neighbor/bicyclist of a bicycle accident on
April 20, 2013. The injured party walked out of the preserve and did not report the incident
to the District. Several hours after the accident, he experienced symptoms and called his
riding companion (who is a doctor) and was transported to a hospital with a suspected
ruptured spleen. The ranger followed up the incident and contacted the father of the
victim, who as of April 24 was still in the hospital.
1
AR 13S105
Preserve Long Ridge
Location Chesnut Trail
CDF
WFD
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Apr 21 During a volunteer project a District volunteer collapsed probably due to heat exhaustion.
District rangers were requested to respond to the scene where they provided patient
assessment. The rangers were initially unable to find a pulse on the patient, and his blood
pressure was extremely low. The rangers requested a response from Fire and
Paramedics. The victim was given oxygen by District staff. Paramedics gave the patient a
intravenous saline drip. The patient's blood pressure increased and he was able to
breathe easier. The victim was believed to be suffering from heat exhaustion and was
transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
4
AR 13S102
Preserve Skyline Ridge
Location Equestrian lot
CASP 1
CDF 2
WFD
Apr 23 Outdoor education leaders at the Nature Center observed two men fishing from the dam.
District rangers were requested to respond and observed the men fishing. When the men
saw the patrol truck they attempted to flee the area and were stopped a short distance
away near the Russian Ridge parking lot. When contacted one of the men stated his
identification was in his vehicle. When the vehicle door was opened the ranger smelled a
very strong marijuana order and informed the man he was going to search the car. The
ranger found marijuana and hash oil and contacted San Mateo County sheriff to respond
to the scene. The deputies stated they were not going to pursue the marijuana
possession. Both men were cited for "fishing prohibited" and released.
2
IR 13S103
Preserve Skyline Ridge
Location Alpine Pond
SMCSO 2
Apr 27 District rangers were dispatched to a report of a man feeling weak and dizzy. Upon arrival
they found a man who said he was hiking down a long steep section of trail when he
started to feel exhausted, weak, and dizzy. A District ranger transported firefighters from
Santa Clara County Fire to the patient's location. Upon examination the patient was found
to have a very low blood sugar level. The Santa Clara County Fire paramedic who
examined him said that his blood sugar was so low that it was amazing he was still alert
and oriented. It was his opinion most patients would have been semi-conscious or
unconscious. The patient was given two tubes of glucose and transported to hospital.
1
AR 13F162
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location Windmill Pasture
Apr 28 A District ranger responded to a report from Mountain View dispatch of a bike rider
needing transport out of Portola State Park. San Mateo County sheriff stated they were
extended and could not respond. Dispatch reported that the patient was on the Old Haul
Road with a State Park ranger. When the District ranger arrived the patient was laying on
the ground by himself.
The patient stated that a stick had become stuck in his front tire causing him to crash into
a redwood tree. The patient stated he had pain in his upper arm, shoulder, and collar
bone area, and they were painful to touch. The accident was probably in Pescadero
County Park on a trail closed to bicycles based on the patient's description. The patient
and his companion had walked out to Portola State Park to the Old Haul Road. The
District ranger provided primary and secondary assessment, monitored the patient, and
provided oxygen until fire arrived. The patient was transported to the ground ambulance,
and taken to the hospital.
2
AR 13S112
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Butano Fire Trail/Old Haul Rd.
AMR 2
CASP 1
SMCF
May
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OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST 2013
May 05 A District ranger on patrol observed three vehicles entering the preserve parking lot at a
rate of speed which sent up a large cloud of dust.
The ranger drove towards the equestrian parking lot and saw one vehicle stopped near the
entrance and another stopped near the signboard, surrounded by a cloud of dust. As the
ranger approached he saw a third vehicle slide to a stop inside the cloud of dust. The
ranger attempted to stop the vehicles, but they accelerated past his patrol truck and
headed out of the parking lot and left southbound on Highway 35. The ranger followed at
a safe distance and flagged down a CHP motorcycle officer at Saratoga Gap.
The ranger told the officer about the incident and the CHP officer proceed down Highway
9. Two of the cars were stopped by CHP about four miles down. The District ranger cited
the driver of the vehicle he tried to stop in the parking lot for reckless driving and fleeing a
peace officer. CHP cited the 2nd vehicle for crossing the yellow line. Both were released.
The third vehicle was not located.
1
IR 13S117
Preserve Skyline Ridge
Location Equestrian parking lot
CHP 1
May 05 A District ranger was notified of a report of a fire at Heather Heights Road. Two Skyline
rangers responded to the scene and assisted responding fire units with information on the
best route to the fire scene. One ranger was assigned as a lookout. The fire was not on
District land. The fire was extinguished by Cal Fire.
2
MA 13S115
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Heather Heights
CDF
SCCF
May 11 Passerby said they found the subject lying on a flat area of the trail with his bicycle
between his legs, unconscious. The patient remained unconscious during the incident.
District Rangers worked with Santa Clara County Fire and LifeFlight Helicopter to treat and
airlift the patient to a nearby medical center. The patient had a high heart rate, and
experienced seizures during the air transport.
3
AR 13F180
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location
LIFE 3
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 6
May 18 Rangers responded to a call of a bicyclist down. A witnesses stated that the victim was
late joining their group at a predetermined location. One of the group went back on the
trail and found the victim on the ground and called for help. Several of the cycling group
performed CPR on the patient.
Cal Fire was first on scene and took over CPR. Rangers assisted with patient care and
transport of equipment, investigation, and coordinating with the CalStar helicopter. The
patient was pronounced deceased at the scene and the coroner responded and removed
the body.
5
AR 13S129
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location North Leaf Trail
CDF 3
CALSTAR
KMFD
SMCCOR 1
SMCSO 2
May 23 The Santa Clara County Marijuana Eradication Team (MET) advised a District ranger that
they had raided a marijuana plantation, and had eradicated 1,200 plants. A suspect was
also arrested during the raid, with the assistance of a K9 unit. MET members also
advised that there had been pollution and streambed violations. District staff are following
up with MET for further information and remedial actions.
2
IR 13F193
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location In a drainage between Cherry Springs Pond & Hicks Creek Ranch
SCC MET 5
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May 26 While on patrol, one District Ranger was advised of a call of a model airplane in the
Preserve that had caught fire but had been extinguished. The owner said he had "soft
landed" his model airplane in the lower meadow area when the lithium polymer battery
shorted and caused a fire with a flame length of 1 to 1.5 feet. An area of about 5' x 10' had
burned. The pilot said another visitor had used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The
ranger used his pumper unit to saturate the burned area, and put a scratch line around the
burn site.
1
IR 13F197
Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park
Location
SCCF 3
May 31 A District ranger on patrol was contacted by the Skyline Field office that a bicyclist on
Page Mill Rd. had found a bag of possible marijuana seeds. He said he had taken a break
from riding and noticed the bag sitting on a rock. He immediately recognized the seeds as
marijuana from his experience as a probation officer. The seeds were taken into custody
by the ranger and entered into evidence to be destroyed or turned over to the appropriate
law enforcement agency.
1
IR 13S142
Preserve Los Trancos
Location Off Page Mill Rd.
May 31 A District ranger was called by a San Mateo County Deputy, who informed District staff of
an event which had occurred in a closed area.
San Mateo County deputies had received a call from a District tenant, who had reported a
having contact with a male trespasser on the preserve. The trespasser was in camouflage
clothing and wearing a gun on his hip. Two of the witnesses who spoke Spanish talked to
man who stated that he was lost and had shot at a buck (but missed). The trespasser
was informed that he was trespassing and that hunting was prohibited. The tenant
directed him toward the highway. He was later seen, minus the gun and camouflage, on
the property again. The tenant re-contacted the sheriff's office who arrived approximately
seven minutes later and interviewed the trespasser. He was later released.
2
IR 13S153
Preserve Miramontes Ridge (Formerly Mills Creek)
Location Madonna Creek Ranch
SMCSO 1
June
Jun 08 District rangers monitored a dispatch for Santa Clara County Fire to respond to the
Picchetti Winery Tasting Room for a subject who had collapsed. Responders were
informed by the patient's husband that she had collapsed and had been unconscious for
approximately 20 seconds. During the call the patient continued to vomit and appeared
unwell. The subject said she had a history of vertigo. Despite being urged by
paramedics, the patient refused further treatment. She signed an AMA form and left with
her husband.
2
AR 13F219
Preserve Picchetti Ranch
Location Winery
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 3
SC VFD 2
Jun 09 A 12 year old girl was reported missing within the Preserve. A mother reported she and
her daughter were on a hike together and had a disagreement. The daughter had walked
away from the mother and disappeared from sight.
Mountain View dispatch contacted District rangers who responded and contacted the
mother. Additional resources were requested to search for the missing girl. District
Rangers, Deputies from Santa Clara County Sheriff, Rangers from Santa Clara County
Parks all became involved in the search. The girl was found on a trail two hours after the
start of the search. 13 responders were involved in the search.
6
AR 13F221
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location Trail above creek at permit parking lot
SCCP 2
SCCSO 7
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Jun 12 A marijuana eradication event occurred in the preserve. One suspect was arrested and
one fled. The teams destroyed approximately 6,200 marijuana plants, and restored the
flow in a stream that was diverted with three check dams.
1
IR 13F228
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Reynolds Road
F&G 1
SCC MET 3
Jun 13 A group of friends were hiking when a man in the group stopped and said he felt dizzy. He
was helped to the ground, took a deep breath, and went unconscious. The friends called
for help, and started CPR when they determined that the patient was not breathing.
District rangers and Santa Clara County Fire were dispatched. Upon arrival District
rangers continued CPR and administered oxygen. District rangers also assisted County
Fire with access to the patient. County Fire paramedics provided advanced medical care,
but the patient was non-responsive and was declared deceased at the scene. Santa
Clara County Sheriff's deputies, and the Coroner's Office, responded, investigated and
removed the deceased with District staff's assistance.
4
AR 13F225
Preserve Fremont Older
Location Hayfields Trail
RM Amb. 2
SCCO
Coroner
1
SCCF 5
SCCSO 3
Jun 16 A visitor reported that she had been involved in a dispute over a parking space with
another visitor a few days beforehand. During the dispute the other woman had made
several comments which led the victim to believe that the other person was a regular
visitor.
Upon arriving home the victim found that her vehicle had been vandalized. A report was
taken, and staff are watching for the possible suspect, since the vehicle was reported as
being distinctive.
1
IR 13F232
Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park
Location Equestrian Parking Lot
Jun 22 A District ranger on foot patrol on the Ridge Trail, observed four hikers smoking below him
on the Charquin Trail. One of the group bent down and tried to light the grass in the
middle of the trail on fire. The ranger stopped the men who handed over cigars, a lighter,
and a small baggie with less than an ounce of marijuana. One of the men also handed
over metal "brass knuckles." Possession of this weapon is a misdemeanor.
An additional District ranger and a State Park ranger met the group just below the Ridge
Trail intersection. San Mateo County sheriffs were also requested. Two of the men could
not be identified through checks with Mountain View dispatch. One individual admitted
that he was in the country illegally, and one stated that he was in the process of becoming
a citizen. The Sheriff's deputy arrived and assisted. All four of the suspects were cited for
smoking prohibited and additionally one was advised that the District would be requesting
prosecution for the possession of metal knuckles. One subject was warned for attempting
to light a fire. All were then released.
3
IR 13S163
Preserve Russian Ridge
Location Charguin Trail
CASP 1
SMCSO 1
Jun 23 A bicyclist was riding a new bicycle. He said that he was going about 25 MPH when he
may have hit a rock causing him to crash and land on his left side. He sustained abrasions
to his left shoulder and knee as well as a possible fracture or dislocation to his left hip. He
was treated on site and then transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital.
1
AR 13F237
Preserve El Sereno
Location Aquinas Trail
LIFE 3
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 9
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Jun 24 District rangers monitored a call on the Santa Clara Fire frequency of a body recovery in
the area of Highway 9 and Highway 35. Rangers responded and determined the vehicle
had travelled into the Saratoga Gap preserve off of Highway 9, resulting in a fatality.
Rangers coordinated with fire and law enforcement in the recovery of the body and
vehicle. Santa Clara Fire was travelling down Highway 9 when they saw a flash of red
down off the road. They turned around to investigate and discovered the truck crushed, on
its roof and could see that there was a body inside. District rangers, fire and law
enforcement proceeded with the recovery. The coroner was requested and responded.
She determined that the accident had happened approximately 12 hours prior to the
discovery of the deceased.
3
AR 13S167
Preserve Saratoga Gap
Location Area of Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 35
CDF 4
CAL
TRANS
2
CHP 3
SCCO
Coroner
1
SCCF 4
Jun 28 A District ranger drove up on the scene of an injured mountain lion. A passing motorist
reported to Cal Fire that had been on a down power/line fire call and stopped on the road.
The mountain lion seemed to have injuries to the hind legs/back. Fish and Game were
requested and arrived and had to dispatch the animal due to the nature of its injuries.
1
MA 13S172
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Stevens Canyon Road
F&G
CDF 1
SCCSO 1
Jun 30 A vehicle collided with the fence along Highway 84 frontage. A District ranger responded
and found the driver attempting to leave the scene. The ranger stopped the driver, who
admitted to hitting the fence. San Mateo County Sheriff's and CHP responded to the
scene and the driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Approximately 40 feet of
wooden fence was damaged.
1
IR 13S177
Preserve La Honda Creek
Location Hwy. 84 along Red Barn area
CHP 1
SMCSO 2
July
Jul 02 A District Ranger drove up to a motorcycle accident on Highway 35. A passing motorist
notified Cal Fire at the Saratoga Summit Fire Station. The motorcyclist had lost control
while driving at a high rate of speed, left the road, and collided with a tree. Cal Fire began
CPR and the patient was transported to the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve parking
lot landing zone. Life Flight personnel continued CPR, but were unable to revive the
patient. He was pronounced dead at landing zone.
1
MA 13S182
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35 100 yards north of Gate MB06
CDF
CHP 4
LHFD
LIFE
Jul 02 Members of the District Crew on Skyline notified District Rangers of a large amount of
debris dumped at the preserve parking area. They stated there was identifying information
included in the debris A District Ranger contacted a person who stated he had hired a
contractor to remove and dispose of debris and had at least one receipt from Recology
Waste Disposal for a dumped load. That contractor had hired a subcontractor to haul
away a load of materials destined for the Goodwill Store in Redwood City. District
employees cleaned up and disposed of the items dumped at the preserve. The
subcontractor agreed to pay for all costs related to disposing of the dumped materials.
1
IR 13S180
Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods
Location Redwood parking lot
Jul 05 Two visitors called to report finding marijuana plants and gardening supplies. The visitors
said that they observed six plants in buckets, as well as garbage bags and fertilizer near
the plants. The two witnesses emailed District Rangers pictures they had taken of the
plants, which staff will use for further reports and notification of the appropriate law
enforcement agency.
1
IR 13F250
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location In the area of SA08
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Jul 13 A District Ranger exiting the Skyline Field Office observed a vehicle turn from Page Mill
Road onto Skyline Blvd. The vehicle travelled 200-300 feet in the southbound direction,
however they were driving completely in the northbound lane. The vehicle finally entered
into the proper lane but drifted toward two bicyclists. At the last minute the driver swerved
and just missing hitting the bicyclists. While following the vehicle for approximately three
miles, the ranger saw the vehicle cross over the double yellow center line five times. The
speed limit along Skyline Blvd. is 55 mph. The driver never went over 35 MPH. The
ranger requested a response from CHP. The driver finally pulled over at the Grizzly Flat
parking area.
The ranger made contact with the driver who seemed disoriented, asking what road he
was on and to show him on the map he provided. A Supervising Ranger was requested as
well as Cal Fire to check out the occupants physical condition. Both the driver and the
passenger were elderly.
CHP arrived requested a tow truck to tow the vehicle and transport the driver and
passenger to their home. CHP stated they would be contacting DMV regarding the
incident to evaluate the driver's fitness to retain a driving license.
2
MA 13S190
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35/Grizzly Flats parking area
CDF 2
CHP 1
Jul 15 The Skyline Field Office learned that San Mateo County Fire had been dispatched to a fire
off Highway 84 near Half Moon Bay. The fire burned onto District land. A District
equestrian bridge was used by a dozer to get to the fire location. There was some
damage done to the bridge in the process. The dozer operator reported this to District
Rangers. Cal Fire found evidence of marijuana cultivation. District Rangers canvassing
the area found plastic tubing and garbage bags containing unknown material. No known
suspects were found in the area.
2
IR 13S193
Preserve Miramontes Ridge (Formerly Mills Creek)
Location Madonna Creek area
CDF
Jul 16 District Rangers responded to a report of a young boy who had impaled a bicycle part into
his leg after crashing his bicycle. The boy had apparently lost control and went off the side
of the trail. Rangers located the patient after questioning some visitors who were coming
back from a hike. Santa Clara County Fire and medics responded to the scene and the
patient was transported to a hospital by ambulance.
2
AR 13S194
Preserve Saratoga Gap
Location Saratoga Gap Trail
CASP
CDF
SCCF
SCCP
Jul 22 While opening the parking lots at Monte Bello and Los Trancos, a District Ranger
discovered spent fireworks containers and debris covering the entire parking lot. The
debris included a used box of mortar rounds as well as numerous illegal fireworks. The
parking lot is surrounded by very dry brush and grass.
During the previous night at approximately 11:40 PM a District Ranger who lives nearby
had requested Palo Alto PD after hearing numerous bangs. The ranger was not able to
see any fireworks. A citizen driving by had also called Palo Alto when they witnessed the
fireworks. Palo Alto PD was not available to respond.
1
IR 13S203
Preserve Los Trancos
Location Parking lot
Jul 25 District rangers on patrol heard voices coming from the Horseshoe Lake area. On foot
patrol, they found 11 people having an outdoor birthday party. They stated that they had
lost track of time, not realizing they were in violation of the official closing time. All 11
people were cited and released.
3
IR 13S208
Preserve Skyline Ridge
Location Horseshoe Lake
August
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Aug 01 A hiker reported to California State Parks that he had discovered a marijuana garden
inside the District's Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. He stated he was hiking in the
Devil's Canyon area looking for a climbing rock and came across an old grow site. He
hiked further and found a path leading to an active grow site. District rangers and the San
Mateo County Sheriff's Task Force scouted a small area and determined that it was a very
large garden. The grow site was eradicated and cleaned up in cooperation with the San
Mateo County Sheriff, Santa Clara County Sheriff, and California Fish and Wildlife.
2
IR 13S220
Preserve Long Ridge
Location Devil's Canyon
SMCSO
Aug 04 An 81 year old man was walking up the trail in the preserve and fell backwards, possibly
as the result of a medical episode. Two people nearby came to assist him and called 911.
Mountain View dispatch notified District rangers who responded along with Santa Clara
County Fire and Rural/Metro medics.
The patient was concerned that he might be having a heart attack since he has a history of
ventricular fibrillation and takes high blood pressure medication. The patient was
transported by rangers to the waiting ambulance and then he was taken to the hospital.
4
AR 13F287
Preserve Picchetti Ranch
Location Orchard Loop Trail
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 3
Aug 07 District Rangers were first on scene of a fatality vehicle accident. Rangers triaged the
situation and provided initial medical aid and scene management for a vehicle accident
involving two vehicles.
One of the vehicles had over-corrected on a turn and collided with a second vehicle
traveling in the opposite direction. One vehicle was overturned and the second vehicle
crashed into an embankment. A passenger in one of the vehicles was deceased and the
other two occupants were transported; one by helicopter and one by ground ambulance.
Occupants of the second vehicle were released against medical advice. District rangers
established a landing zone at the Windy Hill picnic area on Highway and provided traffic
control.
5
MA 13S221
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35 at Windy Hill Gate WH01
CDF
CHP 1
SMCF
SMCSO 1
WFD
Aug 09 A District Ranger on foot patrol discovered a backpack and jacket on a downed tree just
off the trail. While investigating he discovered a male lying on the ground and
unresponsive. The ranger immediately started to try rouse the man while requested fire
and San Mateo County Sheriff deputies to respond.
The ranger administered oxygen to the patient and monitored his breathing and pulse. A
District Maintenance Supervisor arrived and assisted by directing the agencies through the
gate at WH06 and to the accident site. The patient was treated at the scene by Fire and
transported to a local hospital.
The District was later notified by the brother of the victim, who complimented the rangers
actions, which he attributed to his survival and recovery.
1
AR 13S225
Preserve Windy Hill
Location Meadow Trail
SMCSO 1
WFD 3
Aug 10 A District ranger responded on a report of a suspicious vehicle in Upper Stevens Creek
County Park, possibly associated with methamphetamine manufacturing. The ranger met
with the reporting party (a nearby resident) and a County Park Ranger. Two Santa Clara
County Deputies arrived and made contact with an individual who was inside the park
illegally, and who had an outstanding warrant. The subject was arrested for the warrant.
The ranger provided local information to assist the deputies.
1
MA 13S226
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Upper Stevens Creek County Park
SCCP 1
SCCSO 2
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Aug 13 While on patrol, a District ranger discovered an ice cream container with about 2-3 pounds
of an unknown white powder inside. Woodside Fire responded and the area was
cordoned off. Old La Honda Rd. was closed for approximately one hour while the
substance was tested in case it was a hazardous material. It was determined that the
powder was sugar.
2
MA 13S233
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Old La Honda Road, Dennis Martin Creek Pull-out
Belmont
FD
OES - SMC
SMCSO
WFD
Aug 14 A District Ranger received an anonymous report of a marijuana grow occurring in the
preserve. He was told by the witness they had also seen a food drop on the road. Details
of the report were provided to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office.
1
IR 13F311
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Loma Prieta Ranch
Aug 15 While on foot patrol, a District ranger saw fresh trail construction from a private property
onto District property. The illegally constructed trail leads down to Hale Creek. This area is
steep south facing hillside. There is a large flat picnic table about half way down. The trail
consists of earthen steps dug into the steep hillside. The Real Property department was
notified of the encroachment.
2
IR 13F306
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location from backyard of 25313 La Loma
Aug 15 A District ranger and Santa Clara County Fire responded to assist a person who had fallen
from a horse. The person was riding with a group on a horse she was unfamiliar with. The
group was galloping up a hill when she lost her balance and fell off the horse. She injured
the base of her spine when she hit the ground. She was treated at the scene and then
transported by ambulance to the hospital.
1
AR 13F307
Preserve Picchetti Ranch
Location Orchard Loop Trail
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 3
Aug 24 A District ranger was advised by a motorist that a vehicle had rolled over on Page Mill
Road and that it appeared everyone was out of the vehicle. When the ranger arrived,
three people from the vehicle stated there were no injuries. The vehicle was overturned.
A short time later the driver started to drool and became unresponsive. San Mateo County
Fire responded.
The patient was c-collared, back boarded, and loaded into the ambulance. After further
treatment the patient refused transport and left the ambulance against medical advice.
CHP responded for investigation. No further action was taken.
3
MA 13S244
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Page Mill Road, 1/2 mile east of Hwy. 35
CDF
CHP
WFD
September
Sep 01 A District ranger was first on-scene of a motorcycle accident where the rider attempted to
pass a vehicle on a turn, lost control and crashed on the shoulder. The motorcyclist
sustained injuries to his arms and left leg and complained of pain in his chest and head.
His helmet came off when he struck the gravel. District rangers secured the scene, called
for additional assistance, provided medical care and assisted with a helicopter landing
zone. The patient was transported by ground ambulance to a landing zone, and then flown
out by helicopter.
4
MA 13S253
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35, 3/4 mile south of Old La Honda Rd.
CHP 1
LIFE
SMCF
SMCSO 1
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Sep 08 An individual was found doing illegal "hill climbs" on a motorcycle in the preserve. When
stopped he claimed he was only there because he need to go to the bathroom. He was
cited for a vehicles prohibited violation.
1
IR 13F346
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Loma Prieta
F&G 2
Sep 10 The San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force discovered a marijuana grow site on District
land during a flyover. A supervising ranger assisted with entry onto the site. A District
water tank had been tapped into to bring water to the grow site. District open space
technicians assisted with site cleanup, hauling out plants and various pieces of
equipment. Further clean up and site restoration will be done this winter.
1
IR 13S267
Preserve Russian Ridge
Location Downslope from Quam horse barn
SMC MET
Sep 10 A District ranger responded to the scene of a person having an allergic reaction from
medication she had taken for depression. The ranger was requested by CHP to watch the
subject. The ranger had a discussion with the subject, and during the conversation it
became clear that the individual was having suicidal thoughts. The person said she had
taken medication for depression which caused an adverse reaction. San Mateo County
Fire arrived and took over patient care.
1
MA 13S270
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Russian Ridge Vista Point on Hwy. 35
CHP 1
SMCF 1
Sep 11 Two District rangers were starting a foot patrol when they saw a black bag laying on the
hillside approximately three feet inside the Preserve. Upon opening the bag a shotgun was
found. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department was called to pick up the shotgun. A
deputy took possession of the shotgun and booked it as found property.
2
IR 13F349
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location SA02
SCCSO 1
Sep 14 A woman was seen in the park after hours. When a District ranger attempted to stop the
woman she fled. The ranger followed her and repeatedly told her to stop. Sheriff deputies
were requested, and the subject was stopped outside of the park. The woman was
uncooperative and had to be handcuffed and placed on the ground by the deputies to gain
compliance. The woman said she “wanted to die,” gave a false name and date of birth
and denied having a California driver’s license. After further questioning the woman gave
truthful information. She was cited for the after-hours violation and released.
2
IR 13F354
Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park
Location Front gate
SCCSO 3
Sep 15 A 1/4 acre fire occurred in the Kings Grove area adjacent to El Corte de Madera and
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserves. District staff assisted Cal Fire with extinguishing
the fire and constructing fire line around the perimeter of the fire. The fire was in heavy
fuels and steep terrain.
3
MA 13S275
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Tom May Community Center, King's Grove 3.1 M west of Hwy. 35 on Tunitas Creek Rd.
KMFD
SMCF
Sep 18 A District ranger observed a visitor riding a battery-powered motorized bicycle inside the
preserve on 2 different dates in August 2013 and was verbally warned that motorized
vehicles are prohibited on District land. The rider did not claim a disability and will be
notified by e-mail that unless he has a disability under Federal ADA laws, motorized
vehicles are prohibited.
1
IR 13S277
Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods
Location Purisima Creek Trail and Lawrence Creek Trail
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Sep 18 District rangers copied San Mateo Fire traffic of a bike accident in the preserve. The
accident occurred on a rocky section of the trail. The rider's foot slipped out of the clip and
became trapped under the bicycle. Rangers arrived first on-scene and found the patient
lying on the trail. His left ankle had been splinted by bystanders using sticks and a bicycle
tube. Rangers assisted with getting fire to the scene, assessed the patient and provided
medical care. The fire department administered morphine to the patient due to the
extreme pain she was experiencing. Rangers transported the patient out of the preserve,
and he was transported to hospital by ambulance.
4
AR 13S278
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location Manzanita Trail
CDF
SMCF
WFD
Sep 18 A District maintenance supervisor traveling northbound on Highway 35 came upon a
bicycle versus car accident. The supervisor called for fire and medics to respond. Initially
the female rider was conscious and breathing but stopped breathing and went pulse less.
CPR was started and District rangers responded as well as San Mateo County Fire. A
landing zone was established, however the patient was declared deceased.
2
MA 13S276
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 35 at Elk Tree Road
CDF 1
CALSTAR
CHP 4
SMCF 4
SMCSO 1
Sep 28 While on patrol, one District ranger found two 50-pound bags of fertilizer and one green
army duffle bag. The duffle bag was empty. Each bag of fertilizer was inside a plastic
garbage bag tied shut. All were next to each other partially covered by bushes. Santa
Clara County Sheriff's Department Marijuana Eradication Team was notified.
1
IR 13F364
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Intersection of Hicks Rd. & Mt. Umunhum Rd. across from Jacques Ridge parking lot.
SCC MET 1
Sep 29 One subject was hiking with a group in the preserve. He had mentioned not feeling well on
multiple occasions. First he had felt weak, stopping several times, also complaining that he
felt faint. Later he complained of leg pain and had stopped to rest several times. Finally he
collapsed on the trail and his group attempted to cool him down and started CPR.
District rangers responded to the scene as well as Santa Clara County Fire who evaluated
and provided treatment. The patient was pronounced dead at the scene by Santa Clara
County Fire. District staff assisted the Coroner's office in removal of the deceased.
4
AR 13F365
Preserve Fremont Older
Location Fern Trail
SCCO
Coroner
1
SCCF 6
SCCSO 4
October
Oct 04 District rangers copied radio traffic of a bicycle accident. A District maintenance
supervisor found the victim walking up the trail about 1/2 mile from where he had crashed
his bike. The victim suffered a compound fracture on his right arm; also stated he had
pain in his back and lower right abdominal area. The supervisor provided primary
assessment and transported the victim to Fire medics at gate CM05, where they took over
patient care and transported him to a local hospital.
2
AR 13S292
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location Springboard Trail
SMCF
WFD
Oct 08 District rangers were asked by Santa Clara County Fire to respond because of a report of
an illegal campfire. The fire had been visible to commuteres on Highway 17. Two
subjects were detained by Santa Clara County Fire Arson Investigators. A ranger cited
both subjects for having fire without a permit and closed area violations.
1
IR 13F376
Preserve St. Joseph's Hill
Location Flume Trail
SCCF 12
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Oct 09 A District ranger responded to a motorcycle accident and provided initial assessment,
oxygen and C-spine. A truck traveling eastbound went over the center line clipping the
motorcycle. The cyclist suffered multiple fractures on his right leg, including an exposed
femur fracture. Additional District rangers arrived and provided landing zone operations.
The victim was transported by air to a local hospital.
3
MA 13S298
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Hwy. 84, 1.5 miles west of Hwy. 35
CHP
LHFD
LIFE
SJPD
SMCF
Oct 12 A report was received that non-verbal autistic adult was lost. The person hiking with the
lost individual was the subject's father, who has Alzheimer's. Several District rangers
along with a Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy searched for the adult and found him on
the service road and he was united with his family.
5
IR 13F378
Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park
Location Service Road
SCCSO 1
Oct 26 District rangers responded to an injury bicycle accident where a cyclist lost control and
went approximately 25 feet over the side of the trail. A group of cyclists found the patient
on the trail as he had climbed back up. The patient said he had lost, and then regained,
consciousness. The patient had impaled his left leg on an unknown object and was
bleeding. His primary complaint was leg pain. District rangers responded to the scene; fire
was already transporting the patient out. Rangers coordinated the landing zone and
performed traffic control.
2
AR 13S317
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location South Leaf Trail
CDF 3
CALSTAR
CHP 2
KMFD
WFD
November
Nov 05 A District ranger working in the preserve heard a dog barking and looking up saw a large
dog charging toward him. The dog was not leashed. The ranger asked an approaching
hiker if the dog belonged to her, and asked her to restrain the dog. She complied stating
that the dog belonged to relatives living nearby, and she was just walking it. She also
stated she was not familiar with the area and did not know the regulations. She was cited
for dog off leash.
1
IR 13S330
Preserve Coal Creek
Location Coal Road
Nov 09 A vehicle was found in the parking lot displaying an altered disabled placard. The 2012
punch hole had been altered and filled in, and the 2013 hole punched out. The serial
number of the placard was checked against DMV records, and the placard was found to
have expired approximately one year ago. A parking citation was issued and a warning
notice written regarding the altered placard.
A copy of the incident report was also mailed to the DMV fraud department.
1
IR 13F405
Preserve Rancho San Antonio County Park
Location Restroom Parking Lot
Nov 10 District rangers responded to a motor vehicle accident where a motorcyclist that had
attempted to pass a vehicle making a turn on Highway 35. He suffered broken ribs and
fractured right femur. San Mateo County Fire Department and provided additional patient
care.
4
MA 13S337
Preserve Off District Lands - Skyline
Location Windy Hill Vista Point
CHP
SMCF
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Nov 12 District rangers found a vehicle parked in a turnout next to the preserve. Suspecting a
possible visitor in a closed area, the rangers proceeded on a well traveled illegal trail into
the preserve. The trail crossed a creek and up a hill on the other side into a willow thicket.
The rangers found a rusty shovel and further along a collection of materials and
containers.
Suspecting a possible marijuana cultivation site they backed out of the area. No suspects
were see in the area. The site was later investigated with the assistance of California Fish
and Game Department and it was determined that it had probably been an active grow site
last season.
2
IR 13S341
Preserve Tunitas Creek
Location
Nov 13 District rangers discovered recent vehicle use on an old road cut. They also found
motorcycle tracks, vegetation that had been cut to maintain trail access, evidence of
removal of fire wood, tree stumps and rounds, and black irrigation tubing with water flowing
suggesting a possible marijuana garden. Staff later went out to the site with Santa Clara
Sherriff and they found a cultivation site that had been active the last season.
2
IR 13S343
Preserve Saratoga Gap
Location Old road cut
Nov 16 A Deer Hollow Farm Mountain View volunteer had a hip injury after being knocked over by
a cow. The District's farm maintenance worker requested that District rangers and the
Santa Clara County Fire Department respond. Three District rangers, Santa Clara County
Fire Department, and Rural Metro Paramedics responded. The volunteer was taken by
ambulance to the hospital.
3
AR 13F414
Preserve Rancho San Antonio
Location Deer Hollow Farm
RM Amb. 2
SCCF 3
Nov 24 A District ranger observed a visitor riding a motorized bicycle, which are prohibited, in the
preserve. He was cited for motorized vehicle prohibited and released.
1
IR 13S357
Preserve El Corte de Madera Creek
Location Sierra Morena Trail
Nov 24 District rangers responded to a reported vehicle accident where a vehicle crossed the
double line, hitting an on-coming motorcycle head on. The motorcyclist went over the side
of Highway 9 into the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve, landing 100 feet down a steep
bank. District rangers assisted Santa Clara County Fire in recovering the injured
motorcyclist who suffered injuries to the neck and legs and was flown to a local hospital.
Rangers provided traffic control during the accident investigation.
2
AR 13S359
Preserve Saratoga Gap
Location Hwy. 9, approx. 1 mile north of Hwy. 35
CDF 2
CHP 3
LIFE
SCCF 6
SCCP 1
SCCSO 2
December
Dec 01 While on patrol, a District ranger saw a vehicle parked along the road at a suspicious
location. The ranger stopped to investigate and observed a person climbing through a gap
in the fence and away from a rifle laying on the ground. That person admitting to shooting
the rifle off for over an hour before being contacted by the ranger. He was cited for
firearms prohibited.
1
IR 13S367
Preserve Los Trancos
Location Inside the preserve along Page Mill Rd.
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OCCURRENCES OF SPECIAL INTEREST 2013
Dec 01 A suspected marijuana grow site was discovered on the property. District rangers met with
the reporting party. Camping gear as well as food and refuse were found in the area. The
reporting party did not see anyone in the area. The matter was turned over to California
Fish & Wildlife for further investigation.
1
IR 13S268
Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods
Location October Farm property
Dec 06 While on patrol, a District ranger discovered a dead deer dumped approximately fifty below
a roadway. The deer had yellow rope through its back legs. There was also a pig hide
and two dead ducks at the site.
The ranger walked further down the bank and found two gun safes that appeared forced
open. The ranger notified California Department of Fish & Wildlife and returned with them
to the site to assist with further investigation.
2
IR 13F436
Preserve Sierra Azul
Location Reynolds Road
F&G 1
Dec 10 While on patrol, a District ranger observed a bicyclist not wearing a helmet. The ranger
stopped the bicyclist, and the person was found to have an outstanding warrant for the
same violation. He stated that he had received a citation "about 10 years" ago and had
not taken care of it. He was advised to contact the court regarding the outstanding
warrant, and was issued a citation for the new violation.
1
IR 13S377
Preserve Windy Hill
Location Spring Ridge Trail
Dec 16 A Santa Clara County Ranger stopped two subjects who had open containers of alcohol in
their vehicle. One subject was on parole and the other subject had a restraining order
against the first subject. The Santa Clara County Ranger requested a Santa Clara County
Sheriff's response. A District Ranger responded for officer safety until the Sheriff Deputy
arrived.
1
MA 13F442
Preserve Off District Lands - Foothills
Location Mt. Eden Road, at a Steven's Creek Co gate
SCCP 1
SCCSO 1
KEY
AMR AMR - Ambulance
Belmont FD Belmont Fire Department
CAL
TRANS
CAL TRANS
CALSTAR Cal Star
CASP CA State Parks
CDF CAL FIRE
CHP CHP
F&G CA Det. Of Fish & Game
KMFD Kings Mountain Fire
LHFD La Honda Fire Brigade
LIFE Life Flight
OES - SMC OES - San Mateo County
RM Amb.Rural/Metro Ambulance
SC VFD Stevens Creek Volunteer FD
SCC MET Santa Clara County Sheriff - Marijuana Eradication Tea
SCCF Santa Clara County Fire Department
SCCO
Coroner
Santa Clara County Coroner
SCCP Santa Clara County Parks
SCCSO Santa Clara County Sheriff
SCRCSO Santa Cruz County Sheriff
SJPD San Jose PD
SMC MET San Mateo County Sheriff - Marijuana Eradication Team
SMCCOR San Mateo County Coroner
SMCF San Mateo County Fire Department
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Appendix B.1Text9:R-14-08
B. ACCIDENTS/FIRE 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Bicycle Accident 26 23 24 38 32 41 25 22 34 36
2. Equestrian Accident 33325 2112
3. Hiking/Running Accident 31 25 24 38 38 49 21 16 16 14
4. Other first aid 3 142410152524
5. Search & rescue 101013989111597
6. Vehicle 11 11 6 9 13 9 7 11 16 13
7. Fire 5367576578
8. HazMat 33
9. Other 2 11914811
TOTAL 89 77 77 107 104 120 94 102 119 117
*With Landing Zone 1184136822411
A. MROSD VIOLATIONS 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Bike - closed area 78 49 74 75 58 84 76 70 80 62
2. Bike - speed 145 117 85 89 85 103 67 72 59 90
3. Bike - helmet 188 119 151 153 142 156 129 91 78 142
4. Bike - night ridimg 13 26 18 12 12 25 13 17 17 39
5. Bike - unsafe operation 362943676473 1 2 6
6. Dogs - prohibited 70 55 62 78 114 128 114 121 104 138
7. Dogs - off leash 194 128 205 231 179 216 217 228 184 245
8. Off road vehicle 4 4 3 338262717
9. Closed area 79 74 101 69 90 76 113 119 178 185
10. After hours 132 198 156 168 206 232 209 206 241 274
11. Fishing 101245 23674
12. Vandalism 44855352313450644232
13. Parking 245 165 171 166 187 156 125 147 178 162
14. Parking after hours 313 223 341 286 309 326 293 331 378 455
15. Dump/litter 18142026 514 8 3 4 6
16. Campfires 6212
17. Camping 127139121318427
18. Other Violations 197 223 235 247 263 252 129 95 100 102
TOTAL 1501 1254 1427 1397 1417 1553 1491 1542 1604 1890
C. ENFORCEMENT 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Subject Citation or JCR 515 470 545 589 509 509 558 509 526 735
2. Subject Warning 430 359 336 340 435 576 491 500 475 516
3. Parking Citation 405 338 459 401 467 474 386 434 527 621
4. Parking Warning 173 132 133 113 108 110 87 92 73 67
5. Arrests 1831712112
6. Police Assistance 30 18 18 13 25 29 18 48 35 36
TOTAL 1554 1325 1494 1457 1551 1699 1540 1583 1636 1975
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E. MUTUAL AID 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Bicycle Accident 8 5 7 6 10 9 8 12 11 19
2. Equestrian Accident
3. Hiking/Running Accident 223363 313
4. Other first aid 22122644
5. Search & rescue 3511
6. Vehicle 22151738363032283439
7. Fire 7575
8. HazMat 122
9. Law Enforcement 910 614
10. Other 1 11473
TOTAL 33 22 29 49 53 44 73 73 73 90
*With Landing Zone 9631288271019
D. CRIMES 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Auto burglaries 35 31 14 8 23 6 5 9 16 11
2. False information 13662522656
3. Resisting peace officer 74109711913912
4. Assault 2331 212
5. Poaching 2 1 1
6. Marijuana - possession/cultivation 917211523141110 821
7. Alcohol - possession by minor 1149825 9353
8. Non-District Parking 24633627344152485477
9. Other Crimes 60 35 45 43 35 27 57 82 51 44
TOTAL 9177 174 165 142 160 117 153 176 153 182
Appendix B.2
2013201220112010200920082007200620052004VIOLATIONS - min 5 occurrances
MROSD - 805.3 - After hours 132 198 156 168 206 232 209 206 241 274
MROSD - 701.1(c) - Leash required - Dog 194 128 205 231 179 216 217 228 184 243
MROSD - 805.2(a) - Enter temporary/regular cl 78 66 87 65 80 53 66 68 143 165
MROSD - 701.1(b) - Dog in prohibited area 70 55 62 78 114 128 107 117 100 138
MROSD - 502.3(a) - Helmet required 188 119 151 153 142 156 125 81 71 128
MROSD - 500.1 - Trail use speed limit 145 117 85 89 85 103 67 72 59 90
MROSD - 502.1 - Closed area - bicycle 78497475588476708062
MROSD - 801.1(l) - Prohibited Areas (Nondesig 23534639413939445242
MROSD - 805.4 - Bicycle after hours 13 26 18 12 12 25 13 17 17 39
MROSD - 404.2 - Smoking - undesignated area 7 15 15 21 20 30 45 28 32 38
MROSD - 703.1 - Unlawful defacement 44 85 53 52 31 34 48 60 40 30
MROSD - 805.2(b) - Enter sensitive/hazardous 7 14 4 10 22 47 49 35 19
MROSD - 802.1 - Vehicles prohibited 4 4 3 3 38 26 27 17
MROSD - 502.3(b) - Helmet possession require 4 10 7 14
PC - 148(a)(1) - Resist, Obstruct, Delay Peace O 7 4 10 9 7 11 9 13 9 12
MROSD - 404.1 - Outdoor fire without permit 6212
H&S - 11358 - Plant or Cultivate Marijuana 136211
PC - 459 - Burglary 3531148236591611
MROSD - 403.1(b) - Possession of/discharging 7 3 4 11
SCC - B14-34.1(a)2 - Pets/dogs on 6 foot leash 4 8 1 9
H&S - 11357(b) - Possession of Marijuana - < a 1 6 2 4 8
MROSD - 410.1 - Alcoholic beverages-beer/win 34 1211293118
MROSD - 403.1(a) - Possession of/discharging 4 6 5 7
PC - 594(b)(2)(A) - Vandalism, damage < $900 9 5 4 7
MROSD - 400.1 - Camping without permit 12 7 13 9 12 13 16 4 1 7
PC - 374.4(a) - Littering 181420265148346
PC - 148.9(b) - False Information to a peace off13662522656
MROSD - 703.3 - Unlawful maintenance 1 3 5 4 6
CVC - 21212(a) - Minor bicycling without helm 7 7 3 6
PC - 488 - Petty Theft 15
MROSD - 702.1 - Damaging / removing plants 1 1 12 7 8 5
2013201220112010200920082007200620052004PARKING - min 5 occurrances
MROSD - 801.1(i) - Prohibited Areas (After hou 313 223 341 286 309 326 293 331 378 455
MROSD - 801.1(a) - Prohibited Areas (Signed) 170697386866819295243
MROSD - 801.1(d) - Prohibited Areas (Blocking 18 15 21 14 16 12 22 30 28 24
SCC - B12-120 - No parking 8 23 14 9 16 9 12 14 23 21
CVC - 22507.8(a) - Disabled Parking - Designate 5 6 13 6 7 21 10 18 9 17
MROSD - 801.1(h) - Prohibited Areas (Red curb 19 11 9 12 18 15 7 3 15 17
MROSD - 801.1(f) - Prohibited Areas (Blocking t 6 9 11 6 14 9 6 16 13 17
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Appendix B.2
CVC - 22505(b) - Parking – State Highway 10 20 2 10 9696515
MROSD - 801.1(e) - Take up more than one ma 2 7 9 7
MROSD - 801.1(b) - Prohibited Areas (On fire tr 44627512937
SCC - B14-33.2(a)1 - No parking after hours 1432233325
2013201220112010200920082007200620052004 WEAPONS related Incidents
Weapon - Contact 445
Weapon - Report 13
Weapon - Evidence of 1
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