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Board of Directors Board Meeting Packet April 7, 2020 Clerk of the Board YOLANDE BARIAL KNIGHT (510) 544-2020 PH MEMO to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS (510) 569-1417 FAX EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors

ELLEN CORBETT The Regular Session of the APRIL 7, 2020 President - Ward 4 Board Meeting is scheduled to commence via teleconference at 1:00 p.m. DEE ROSARIO Vice President – Ward 2 Park District’s live audio stream can be found at: BEVERLY LANE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB9syDRU1qM Secretary - Ward 6 COLIN COFFEY Treasurer - Ward 7 DENNIS WAESPI Respectfully submitted, Ward 3 AYN WIESKAMP Ward 5 ELIZABETH ECHOLS ROBERT E. DOYLE Ward 1 General Manager ROBERT E. DOYLE General Manager

2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605-0381 (888) 327-2757 MAIN (510) 633-0460 TDD (510) 635-5502 FAX ebparks.org REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF WILL ATTEND VIA TELECONFERENCE

Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No. N-29-20 and the Alameda The Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park County Health Officer’s current Shelter in Place Order, effective March 31, 2020, the District will hold a remote East Bay Regional Park District Headquarters will not be open to the public and the meeting, commencing at 11:30 Board of Directors and staff will be participating in the Board meetings via a.m. for Closed Session and 1:00 phone/video conferencing. p.m. for Open Session on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Members of the public can listen to the meeting in the following way: Agenda for the meeting is listed adjacent. Times for agenda 1. Via the Park District’s live audio stream, on the Park District’s YouTube channel, items are approximate only and which can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB9syDRU1qM. are subject to change during the meeting. If you wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, you Public comments may be submitted one of two ways: may do so under Public 1. Via email to Yolande Barial Knight, Clerk of the Board, at [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line public comments – not on the agenda or A copy of the background public comments – agenda item #. materials concerning these agenda items, including any 2. Via voicemail at (510) 544-2016. The caller must start the message by stating material that may have been public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item submitted less than 72 hours # followed by their name and place of residence, followed by their comments. before the meeting, is available for inspection on the District’s Comments received during the meeting and up until the public comment website (www.ebparks.org), the Administrative Building period on the relevant agenda item is closed, will be provided in writing to the reception desk, and at the Board of Directors, included transcribed voicemails. All comments received by the meeting. close of the public comment period will be available after the meeting as supplemental materials and will become part of the official meeting record. However, Agendas for Board Committee Meetings are available to the to ensure that the Board Members will be able to review your comments prior to the close public upon request. If you wish of the meeting, please submit your public comment by no later than 2:00pm Monday, to be placed on the mailing list April 6, 2020.Please try to limit your written comments to no more than 300 words. to receive future agendas for a specific Board Committee, The Park District cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be please call the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (510) 544- uninterrupted. To ensure that the Park District receives your comments, you are 2020. strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the meeting. District facilities and meetings For future meetings, the Park District is exploring additional ways for the public to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special submit comments. accommodations are needed for you to participate, please If you have any questions about utilizing the audio stream, please contact the Clerk of contact the Clerk of the Board the Board Yolande Barial Knight at [email protected] or 510-544-2020. Please as soon as possible, but contact Clerk’s office before 4:00pm on Monday April 6, 2020. preferably at least three working days prior to the meeting.

3 AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT The Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District will hold a regular 11:30 a.m. ROLL CALL (Board Conference Room) meeting virtually, commencing at 11:30 a.m. for Closed Session PUBLIC COMMENTS and 1:00 p.m. for Open Session on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Audio Stream at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB CLOSED SESSION 9syDRU1qM Agenda for the meeting is A. Conference with Labor Negotiator: Government Code Section 54957.6 listed adjacent. Times for agenda items are approximate only and 1. Agency Negotiator: Robert E. Doyle, Ana M. Alvarez, are subject to change during the Kip Walsh meeting. If you wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, you Employee Organizations: AFSCME Local 2428, may do so under Public Police Association Comments at the beginning of Unrepresented Employees: Managers, Confidentials and Seasonals the agenda. If you wish to testify on an item on the agenda, please complete a speaker’s form and submit it to the Clerk of the B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Regarding Price and/or Board. Terms of Payment – Government Code Section 54956.8 A copy of the background 1. Agency Negotiator: Kristina Kelchner, Mike Reeves materials concerning these agenda items, including any material that may have been APN/ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNER PARK/TRAIL submitted less than 72 hours ALAMEDA COUNTY before the meeting, is available 060 -2529-001-03 East Bay Regional Park San Francisco Bay for inspection on the District’s website (www.ebparks.org), Western terminus of District Trail the Administrative Building Gilman Street, Berkeley reception desk, and at the meeting.

Agendas for Board Committee Meetings are available to the public upon request. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list to receive future agendas for a specific Board Committee, please call the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (510) 544- 2020.

District facilities and meetings comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations are needed for you to participate, please contact the Clerk of the Board as soon as possible, but preferably at least three working days prior to the meeting. 4 1:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION (Board Room)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public comments may be submitted one of two ways: 1. Via email to Yolanda Barial Knight, Clerk of the Board, at [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line public comments – not on the agenda or comments on the agenda indicate the item # by Monday, April 6, 2:00 pm. 2. Via voicemail at (510) 544-2016. The caller must start the message by stating public comments – not on the agenda followed by their name and place of residence, followed by their comments.

C. SPECIAL UPDATE The General Manager will provide an update on the status of the East Bay Regional Park District, including coordination with Health Departments, park and trail use, and temporary park closures during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

1:15 p.m. D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of February 3, 2020 to February 16, 2020 (Auker/Doyle) (Resolution) (No Cost) b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of March 3, 2020 and March 19, 2020 (Barial Knight) (Resolution) (No Cost) c. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners (Reeves/Kelchner) (Resolution) (No Cost) d. Approve Special Use Agreement – City of Fremont’s Operation of Patterson House: Ardenwood Historic Farm (Patterson/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) e. Authorization to Execute a Contract for Youth Employment Services with California Conservation Corps for 2020: District-wide (Castile/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds/ Budget Change) f. Authorization to Execute a Contract with Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Inspection and Evaluation Services; and Transfer and Appropriate Funds to the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study: District-wide (Goorjian/Kelchner) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds Budget Change) g. Authorization to Approve and Adopt an Amendment to the East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule to Implement the Newly Adopted Classifications of Legislative & Policy Management Analyst; and Chief of Government and Legislative Affairs as Authorized in the 2020 Budget (Walsh/Alvarez) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) 5 h. Authorization to Approve and Adopt an Amendment to the East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule as of March 28, 2020 to conform with a 2.5% Cost of Living Increase for Certain Employees Previously Approved by the Board of Directors (Walsh/Alvarez) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) i. Authorization to Purchase Cisco Flex Plan Subscription Agreement Contract for Voice Services from AMS.Net (Tallerico/Auker) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) j. Authorization to Appropriate Funds and Execute a Contract with Belfor Property Restoration, Inc. to Repair Infirmary Fire Damage: Camp Arroyo (Rasmussen/Auker/Victor) (Resolution) (Budget Change) k. Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Funds from the Regional Parks Foundation for Stream Trail Improvements: Reinhardt Redwood Regional (Auker/Johnson) (Resolution) (Budget Change) L. Authorization to Appropriate Funds for the Restore Stream Channel Project: Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve (Goorjian/Kelchner) (Resolution) (Budget Change) m. Authorization to Amend a Contract with Salaber Associates, Inc. for the Bay Point Restoration and Public Access Project: Bay Point Regional Shoreline (Barton/Kelchner) (Resolution) n. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Timelooper, Inc. for Virtual and Augmented Reality Program and Production Services: Interpretive & Recreation Services (Kassebaum/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) o. Authorization to Apply to the California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred for Emergency Response Related to COVID-19, Event Number 3428EM-CA: District-wide (Hornbeck/Auker) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) p. Authorization to Apply for Federal Grant Funds for Public Access Improvements at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline (Hornbeck/Auker) (Resolution) (Rev Authorization) q. Approval of Accounting Adjustments to Reflect the Disposal of One Fixed Asset with a Book Value Over $25,000 (Strawson O’Hara/Auker) (Resolution) (No Cost) r. Authorization to Appropriate Funds and Execute a Contract with Student Conservation Association (SCA) for Trail Maintenance and Fuels Management Projects: District-wide (Barrington/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budget Change)

1:30 p.m. 2. ACQUISITION, STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

a. Authorization to Amend a Contract with Anchor CM for Construction Management Services and to Transfer and Appropriate Funds for the Develop Dumbarton Quarry Campground Project: Coyote Hills Regional Park (Goorjian/Kelchner) (Resolution) (Budget Funds/ Budget Change)

6 1:45 p.m. 3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

a. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District (Doyle)

2:00 p.m. 4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

2:15 p.m. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION

2:20 p.m. 6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Operations Committee (1/23/2020) (Rosario) b. Operations Committee (2/20/2020) (Rosario) c. Finance Committee (2/26/2020) (Coffey)

2:45 p.m. 7. BOARD COMMENTS

3:30 p.m. E. ADJOURNMENT

7 CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of February 3, 2020 Through February 16, 2020 (Auker/Doyle)

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Check Listing for the period of February 3, 2020 through February 16, 2020.

Per Resolution No. 1992-1-40, adopted by the Board on January 21, 1992, a copy of the Check Listing has been provided to the Board Treasurer for review. A copy of the Check Listing has also been provided to the Clerk of the Board and will become a part of the Official District Records.

8 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

APPROVAL OF DISTRICT CHECK LISTING FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 3, 2020 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2020

WHEREAS, District Resolution No. 1992 - 1 - 40, adopted by the Board of Directors on January 21, 1992, requires that a listing of District checks be provided to the Board Treasurer for review;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby approves the check listing for the period of February 3, 2020 through February 16, 2020;

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

9 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of March 3, 2020 and March 19, 2020 (Barial Knight)

10 11 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of March 3, 2020

The Board Meeting, which was held March 3, 2020 at East Bay Regional Park District, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605 called its Closed Session to order at 11:40 a.m. by Board President Ellen Corbett.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present: Ellen Corbett, President Dee Rosario, Vice President Beverly Lane, Secretary Colin Coffey, Treasurer Dennis Waespi Ayn Wieskamp

Directors Absent: Elizabeth Echols

The Open Session of the Board Meeting was called to order at 1:12 p.m. by President Corbett.

Staff Present: Ana Alvarez, Carol Victor, Debra Auker, Anthony Ciaburro, Anne Kassebaum, Jim O’Connor, Lisa Baldinger, Dave Mason, Erich Pfuehler, Jason Rosenberg, Kip Walsh, Katherine Dudney, Alan Love, Kelly Barrington, Michael Reeves, Deborah Spaulding, Lance Brede, Brian Holt, Mona Koh, Eric Holmes.

Guests: None.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By motion of Director Wieskamp, and seconded by Director Waespi, the Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Elizabeth Echols, Beverly Lane, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi, Ayn Wieskamp. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Norm LaForce sent the Board an initiative, Save Our Point Molate, that was submitted to the City of Richmond in order to save Point Molate as a public regional park. Point Molate Alliance, Citizens for East Shore Parks, and SPRAWLDEF sued the City over this illegal settlement agreement. The lawsuit is currently in federal court. LaForce explained the initiative to the Board.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

By motion of Director Waespi, and seconded by Director Rosario, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Beverly Lane, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi, 12 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of March 3, 2020 Ayn Wieskamp. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: Elizabeth Echols.

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of January 20, 2020 to February 2, 2020 Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 044 (attached)

b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of February 18, 2030

c. Authorization to Execute a Consulting Services Contract with Restoration Design Group for Preparation of the Roddy Golf Course Public Access and Habitat Restoration Plan: Deer Valley Regional Park Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 045 (attached)

Director Coffey pulled this item for comment. Brian Holt, Chief of Planning & GIS gave a brief presentation on this item. Holt discussed the project objectives, the consultant selection, and the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservation Board’s $550,000 grant. Holt announced Devan Reiff, Principal Planner will be the project manager. Director Coffey commented on the fact that Horse Valley is not included in the opening of this park. Holt explained that one of the key objectives was connection to Empire Mine Road and Stuart Mine Trail. Holt stated that from staffs’ perspective there is interest to open the golf course and it will be considered as Phase 2. Director Lane seconded Coffey’s remarks, and said her interest is to see how quickly the District can open Roddy Ranch. Director Lane inquired if the District could allow people to use the paved trails during the design phase. Holt replied he doesn’t yet know the extent of the design, and public access is the goal. The site wasn’t developed to be a public park, but a golf course. Director Waespi echoed Lane’s remarks adding that this is a readymade parking lot, trails intact, restrooms and we can let people in. Coffey continued with the eagerness of the public to get into this park and commented on the leadership of Antioch and their support of having the land opened.

d. Authorization to Approve and Adopt an Amendment to the East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule to Implement the New Classifications of Archives Program Supervisor, Park Services Worker, and Volunteer Programs Supervisor, and to Revise the Title of Information Services Network Manager to Information Services Systems Manager Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 046 (attached)

Directors Lane and Coffey had questions that were answered regarding the Government Affairs position. Kip Walsh, Chief of Human Resources replied it will come before the Board at the next Board meeting. Director Waespi asked if the Park Service Worker classification replaces Park Ranger I? Walsh answered although akin, there are some slight differences. Walsh described the responsibilities of the position to the Board.

Director Waespi asked if the Park Ranger 1 position will still remain? Walsh replied the class is being phased out through attrition, or until there are no longer incumbents.

e. Authorization to Purchase Microsoft Enterprise Software Assurance Agreement from SoftwareOne Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 047 (attached)

f. Acceptance of the East Bay Regional Park District Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2019 Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 048 (attached) Director Lane asked what percentage of the District’s total expected retirement debt is currently represented in the Pension Trust Fund? Deborah Spaulding, Assistant Finance Officer, replied that the District’s total retirement liability is $126.8 million*, so the Pension Trust is 6% of that total amount. 13 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of March 3, 2020 *This is the value as of December 31, 2018 and includes both CalPERS and Transamerica retirement for both Miscellaneous and Sworn. The Pension Trust can only be used for CalPERS Miscellaneous. If you look solely at CalPERS Miscellaneous liability, the Pension Trust would be 8.4% of the $90.4 million liability.

g. Approval of the East Bay Regional Park District 2020 Investment Policy Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 049 (attached)

2. ACQUISITION, STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

By motion of Director Coffey, and seconded by Director Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve Item 2a.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Beverly Lane, Elizabeth Echols, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi, Ayn Wieskamp Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: Elizabeth Echols

a. Authorization to Accept the Dedication of Fee Interest in 5.38 ± Acres of Land from Nortonville, LLC: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve Resolution No. 2020 – 03 – 050 (attached)

Michael Reeves, Chief of Land Acquisition, gave the presentation on this dedication. Reeves provided a detailed presentation on the history of this property and showed photos to orient the Board on the various views of the property. Abigail Fateman, ECCC Habitat Conservancy, commented this is an important piece of land for access and perfecting a boundary. She stated she was pleased to see it come into the District’s collective holdings, and negotiations are key to its access. Director Lane asked if there are any other restoration projects planned in this area. Fateman replied there are none currently planned, but they are always looking for opportunities. President Corbett asked if Nortonville Road is county maintained? Reeves replied it is county maintained up to a point. Reeves pointed to it on the map.

3. GENERAL MANAGER DIVISION

This item was pulled and move to a later board meeting for further discussion.

a. Adoption of Amendments to the Board Operating Guidelines to Clarify the Types of Meetings for Which Board Members May Receive Compensation

District Counsel Carol Victor made a brief presentation on this item. She explained it has been 15 years since there were any changes to the definition of compensable meetings, and 30 years in changing compensation. The planned revised policy is modeled after Alameda County Water District. Victor went through both the clean and redlined proposed amendments that were attached to the staff memo. The amendments consisted of 10 different items either with changes or with changes noted. There was robust discussion amongst the Board on this item. Victor said that the reason that this is before the Board is because it is a requirement to apply to new state law. Many special districts that have taken advantage of compensation that the District has never taken advantage of, and the legislature enacted this law to curb those excesses. President Corbett stated that she is comfortable coming back with amendments and ideas proposed today. Corbett commented that Board members have an opportunity to decide how many meetings they want to go to in a month. Corbett stated that in the future there is an opportunity to attract new board members and it doesn’t hurt that board members get compensated in this economy. The legislature passed this to curb abuses. Victor will return to a Board meeting with edits to ensure this is Park District business and policy related meetings are compensable. Victor explained with some editing this goal can be achieved. 14 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of March 3, 2020 This item was moved to another Board meeting. Director Waespi would like to address the ability to raise Board pay 5% every year rather by passing a resolution that it happens every year. The Board would have the opportunity to take 5% increase however would only take the same amount that the employees receive even if employees receive less than 5.

Supplemental Agenda b. East Bay Regional Park District’s Contingency Planning for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Acting General Manager Victor stated that due to this rapidly developing public health emergency, it was anticipated the Board might want to have a conversation about COVID-19. President Corbett commented she appreciated staffs’ recommendation the Board might need to have a discussion.

DGM Ana Alvarez and Kip Walsh, Chief Human Resources Officer gave a presentation on COVID -19. DGM Alvarez stated she proactively responded to the health advisory initiated by CDC, monitored local health agencies, and sent out emails to the staff. Staff has established a team made up of multidisciplinary skill sets. Payroll and Human Resources are the most essential functions.

Corbett asked if the Alameda County Health District has reached out to groups. DGM Alvarez said the District has not heard from Alameda County Health District, but staff are monitoring the public information being provided.

Rosario asked if employees can work from home. DGM Alvarez replied the District is trying to be flexible. Rosario asked about the sick leave bank. Wieskamp asked if there are simple things that can be done to minimize getting Covid-19. Wash hands, use sanitizer, paper towels. Corbett commented that she appreciates that staff are considering telecommuting and teleconference practices and are posting information flyers in the parks encouraging hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer. Whatever the public health institution does, triggers the District actions.

4. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

a. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District

District Counsel Victor commented on the item in this report.

5. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

Erich Pfuehler, Government Affairs Manager and Lisa Baldinger presented a PowerPoint on 2020 Legislative and Governmental Priorities. They highlighted District priorities discussed with legislative representatives in while in DC. Pfuehler acknowledged Kristina Kelchner and Nika Hoffman for their hard work.

Director Wieskamp congratulated Pfuehler on covering a multitude of topics and people. Lane thanked Pfuehler, Baldinger, Hoffman, and Yulie Padmore for their support and for an excellent summary of the DC trip. Rosario agreed with Lane’s and assessment and asked staff to extend the Board’s thanks to DC Legislative Consultant Peter Umhofer, Sacramento Legislative Consultant Doug Houston, and staff. Waespi added his thanks and commented that this DC trip was the best of the six he’s attended, and he appreciated the follow-up summary. Corbett asked if there will be continued conversations with the VA, the city of Alameda and the District. Is there a place for coordination with planning the park and landscape planning with the VA’s work and the work the District is doing? Pfuehler answered he will follow up. Pfuehler commented he plans to invite Senator Barbara Lee to attend the John J. Sutter Regional Shoreline soft opening.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION 15 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of March 3, 2020

District Counsel announced that here are no announcements from closed session.

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

a. Executive Committee (02/15/19) (Corbett) b. Legislative Committee (12/05/19) (Wieskamp)

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

9. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Corbett reported on meetings attended. Director Corbett • Attended the HARD Awards Luncheon; • Attended a meeting with DGM Alvarez, Kip Walsh and Director Rosario on labor issues; • Lunch with Mayor Ashcraft of Alameda; • Attended the Finance Committee meeting. Corbett asked if Public Affairs is working on an MOU signing event with Alameda, and will young people and families be invited.

Director Rosario reported on meetings attended. Director Rosario • Attended the Operations Committee meeting; • Attended a meeting with DGM Alvarez, Kip Walsh, Eri Suzuki, Liz Bittner and Alice Kinner at Lawrence Livermore Berkeley Labs with the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; • Met with Robert Prince, East Bay Bike Coalition, and discussed concerns about the lack of bike rack standards for the District; • Attending Bike to Work Day May 2020, and possibly get an exemption for e-scooters as an opportunity to take surveys and make observations; • Attended Ambassador Training at Trudeau. Congratulated Jen Vanya and Dave Mason; • Attended the Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting; • Attended the Invasive Plant Society Workshop cohosted with EBRPD, set up by Pamela Beitz; • Met with Judi Martin from Piedmont Stables and is hosting a community day at Skyline Ranch; • Met with President Corbett, DGM Alvarez and Kip Walsh to discuss labor relations; • Attended Finance Committee meeting to advocate for finance and sustainable investments; • Met with Lisa Goorjian and Ren Bates about Roberts Pool; • Attended the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Lunar New Year celebration at the Buddhist Church in Oakland; • Walked with Susan Ramos at McCosker.

Director Lane reported on meetings attended. Director Lane • Attended the Elected Women’s lunch, Pleasant Hill; • Attended the Natural and Cultural Resources Committee meeting; • Attending the Mayors Conference on Thursday. Lane hiked at Baypoint and Las Trampas, complimented Public Affairs for featuring ADA projects in the Regional in Nature (RIN), mentioned the Ironhorse Trail Corridor study. Commented on an article about accidents on e-scooters.

Director Coffey reported on meetings attended. Director Coffey • Attended the New Green Deal Forum in Antioch; 16 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of March 3, 2020 • Attended the Ambassador Training at Trudeau; • Attended a wellness hike sponsored by the Contra Costa County Bar Association in Briones; • Attended the Finance Committee meeting; • Met with Government Affairs Manager Erich Pfuehler, and staff Lisa Baldinger to discuss Ward 7; • Attended the Natural and Cultural Resources Committee meeting; • Attended the Assemblyman Tim Grayson event in Martinez; • Attended the Supervisor Diane Burgis event in Martinez; • Attended a dinner event in Hercules celebrating Black History Month.

Director Waespi reported on meetings attended. Director Waespi • Attended the Operations Committee meeting; • Attended the ALCO Fire Commissioners meeting; • Attended the HARD Awards Luncheon; • Met with George Granger and Jim Copeland, former staffers of the late Pete Stark, who are seeking to honor Pete Stark with a naming.

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended. Director Wieskamp • Attended the Operations Committee meeting; • Attended the Natural and Cultural Resources Committee meeting; • Attending the Pleasanton Chamber Award. Wieskamp asked for an update on Tesla and N3 Ranch. Wieskamp commented on the need for helmets to be worn on those who ride on e-scooters.

Director Echols reported on meetings attended. Director Echols • Board Member Echols out ill.

D. ADJOURNMENT

President Corbett adjourned the meeting at 3:15 pm.

17 Unapproved Minutes Special Board Meeting of March 19, 2020

The Board Meeting, which was held March 19, 2020 at East Bay Regional Park District, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605 called its Closed Session to order at 11:40 a.m. by Board President Ellen Corbett.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present: Ellen Corbett, President Beverly Lane, Secretary Colin Coffey, Treasurer Dennis Waespi

Directors Remote: Dee Rosario, Vice President Elizabeth Echols Ayn Wieskamp

The Open Session of the Board Meeting was called to order at 1:42 p.m. by President Corbett.

Staff Present: Ana Alvarez, Carol Victor, Jim O’Connor, Kip Walsh, Alan Love. Staff Remote: Bob Doyle, Kristina Kelchner, Debra Auker Guests: None.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Director Corbett opened the meeting and said that consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-25-20 issued on March 12, 2020 in response to the threat of COVID-19, and the Alameda County Health Department’s Order dated March 16, 2020, the Board of Directors may utilize teleconferencing to remotely participate in the Special Meeting of March 19, 2020.

The public is still able to attend the meeting in person, listen to the meeting remotely, call in for public comment and submit public comments via email that will be read into the record as posted in the agenda.

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By motion of Director Waespi, and seconded by Director Wieskamp (remotely), the Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Beverly Lane, Ayn Wieskamp. Via conference call: Elizabeth Echols, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

President Corbett asked if the Board members had any questions about the meeting process. There were none. Clerk of the Board Knight opened the public comment and allowed the members of the public who called into the meeting to state their public comments. Each commented on the impacts of the order to Shelter in Place, impacts of the order on park staffing, and views in favor of or against park closures. President Corbett and Clerk of the Board Knight alternated reading citizen e-mails into the record. Directors Lane and Coffey suggested the e-mails not be read into the record as the Board had been given the e-mails in 18 Unapproved Minutes Special Board Meeting of March 19, 2020 advance to read. President Corbett reminded the Board that the public comments were sent in via email due to the ‘Shelter In Place’ order, and for the public that could not attend the meeting, the emails should be read out loud. Knight and District Counsel added that the posted agenda stated that these emailed public comments will be read at the meeting. Corbett directed the Clerk to set the timer at 2 minutes for each e- mail and be read for brevity; there were over 40 emails received before the 10:00 am deadline. Many public comments were received after the posted time. All emails were given to the Board members and made a part of the final record of this special board meeting.

Chris Newey, President Local 2428, was in attendance and read his comments into the record. He advocated for employees to be paid and kept safe during this crisis. Corbett stated the Board is interested in ensuring that staff continue to get paid.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. GENERAL MANAGERS DIVISON

By motion of Director Waespi, and seconded by Director Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve the item a.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Beverly Lane, Ayn Wieskamp. Via conference call: Elizabeth Echols, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

a. General Manager Update on the Status of the East Bay Regional Park District during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 051 (attached)

General Manager Doyle commented that this is an unprecedented emergency which the District takes seriously. The District covers two of the largest county populations in the Bay Area, impacting many people and the District is working to comply with the Governor’s Order (Order) to Shelter In Place. Within 24 hours of the Order, the District put forward options related to the feasibility of closing some parks. This park system is different than state and national parks, with one gate entrance and one gate exit. It is not feasible to maintain a closure of the park system where some parks are literally out the back yard of thousands of residents of the East Bay. The number one concern is the health and safety of the employees and the public. Staff appreciates the detailed comments, the concerns of the labor union and staff. High use areas, visitor centers, campgrounds and bathrooms are closed. Drinking Fountains will not be accessible; the District does not have the capacity nor the personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. The challenge is the District’s obligation to provide relief both mental and physical, for the health of citizens. Doyle consulted with Alameda and Contra Costa’s health agencies for guidance on keeping parks open and was informed that there is a specific exemption to parks, trails and open space to remain open.

GM Doyle announced there will be task force formed amongst leadership in management and the union to discuss ways to serve the public and protect employees during this time.

GM Doyle stated that 1. All employees will get paid and maintain their benefits during this crisis which is being recommended today for the Board to approve authority to fund. The GM and still will keep an eye on emergency actions by the President and the Governor. 2. There will be minimal staffing levels at the parks. Police and fire will work together. Staff will not be put in harm’s way. 19 Unapproved Minutes Special Board Meeting of March 19, 2020 3. This is a daily changing issue and some good concerns were raised from the public as well as park staff 4. There are many questions, some of them are, should dogs be on leash in all areas of the park, should swimming not be allowed, should we the play structures be closed to the public. There may be more restrictions if the public is not helping. If the public does not adhere to social distancing, staff will respond and recommend further closures where possible. 5. Recommend staff and leadership adhere to the recommendations. GM Doyle added that he had been traveling out of the country for a conference and is following recommendations to isolate for a few more days.

Doyle ended by saying that this situation will evolve, and the resolution today will give support to keep parks and people safe. The core of the District’s philosophy is that we are here to service the public’s need to be in open space. The District does not have all the answers today but will listen to the Board and staff concerns.

Doyle thanked AGM Carol Johnson for “acting” for him while he was at the conference last week.

Director Wieskamp stated she appreciates the General Manager’s update. She stated that the District will do things carefully and wisely to take care of the employees and the public. Wieskamp recognized it is not easy. Wieskamp liked the idea of meeting with the employees to come up with mutually acceptable solutions. Director Echols thanked the General Manager for the update and appreciates the recommendation for continued pay for employees and the formation of a management and labor task force. Director Rosario readily supports paying employees and the General Manager’s update. Rosario commented on the need for a clear succession plan amongst leadership, so that when the GM is unavailable the DGM is next in line which will be helpful during this crisis and any future crisis. Director Lane commented on how the 6 ft social distancing is being implemented during this board meeting. Lane stated that in order to meet the Health Department’s orders that outdoor activities are essential, she believes the parks should remain open. She acknowledged that there are challenges. Lane commented that she heard many people are using the Ironhorse trail and parks. Director Coffey is fully supportive of the General Managers comments. Coffey spent approximately10 hours responding to the torrent of outrage on social media about the brief closure of parks, as well as those who heeded the declaration of the County Health Department to go to the park and hike. The reason parks were closed for 24 hours was to think about District employees and how to put safety measures into operations. Coffey heard Chris Newey’s safety concerns and fears on behalf of the union and commented that the Shelter In Place order creates a terrible tension between staying home and being in the park. Coffey stated the GM’s suggestion of a task force is good. Coffey liked Kate Collins’ proposal that Operations be heavily monitored and evolve daily based on risk assessment for employees and users.

Director Waespi stated he supports the GM’s comments and the incredible work that management and staff have done, and he supports employee’s pay and the formations of a task force. Waespi thanked those who called in, or sent emails with their public comments. He continued, that he personally believes there is value to keep parks open and yet he understands District workers’ concerns and fears. The more information the District has, the better, and if everyone works together, we will get through this. President Corbett thanked the GM for the thoughtful update and employees for their input. She supported the recommendation to pay employees, the closure of the restrooms for the safety of District employees to lessen contacts, and the formation of the task force. She thanked the committed staff, police and fire for their continued work during this crisis. Corbett stated there is an important role for the Board to play in emergencies and to be available to respond during breaking situations. Corbett encouraged the pack in and pack out idea to lessen contacts. She was torn about whether to have parks open or not and acknowledged the reality that it is almost impossible to close a park. The task force will provide an opportunity to ensure the safety of staff and our public. GM Doyle added that this is a dynamic situation and he is communicating with other park agencies and the Alameda Contra Costa Health departments. The District has 5 or 6 message board signs that will be placed around the District to transmit messages to the public. Corbett asked the GM to speak to the Board role as it pertains to the task force and having future meetings teleconferenced. GM said he will report directly to the Board president to decide if there is a need to engage the full Board and communicate using 20 Unapproved Minutes Special Board Meeting of March 19, 2020 technology. Director Lane expressed concern with not receiving updated information and conforming to the Brown Act which mandates that the entire Board hear the same information at the same time. District Counsel Victor replied that with respect to the Brown Act, the Governor by emergency order relieved local agencies of the obligation to post the locations of the Board members and having their locations accessible to the public. The board room has been made available today for the public. District Counsel Victor reported that Director Coffey forwarded her information which stated the Governor further relieved additional requirements from the Brown Act to make a public space available where the public can attend at a certain location, although certain technology must be made available. The District made the space available as best staff could with conferencing. The failures today were not Park District’s failure, but a failure with the grid because of conferencing going on throughout the area. The District is looking at dedicated lines to improve communication for the Board and the public. Director Lane asked if this means each Board member can be on the line and the public can participate and listen live. The Clerk explained that the Board meeting was streaming live. President Corbett remarked that everyone is doing a great job pulling together.

By motion of Director Wieskamp, and seconded by Director Coffey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the item b. Roll Call unanimous.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Beverly Lane, Ayn Wieskamp. Via conference call: Elizabeth Echols, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None

b. Declaration of a Local East Bay Regional Park District Emergency and Appropriations of $250,000 from General Fund Reserves to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 052 (attached)

District Counsel Carol Victor read both resolutions into the record. Highlights included a declaration of District emergency, which allows for cost recovery from FEMA and suspension of contracts where feasible. Director Wieskamp stated she would like to hear from Public Safety on any concerns during this process. Director Echols will support this resolution and the need to provide the $250,000 to provide the GM flexibility to respond to unknown issues and support pay for employees. Director Echols stated her understanding is that each county issued an identical order. Victor replied she will get clarification and make that amendment in the final resolution. Director Rosario commented that he would like to see a firm succession plan included. Rosario would also like to see a spreadsheet of how the $250K was spent. Victor said she would add another whereas addressing the $250,000 to be reported after the emergency. President Corbett said based on her experience, the succession plan should be included in the emergency declaration. Victor said that she was able to review the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that spells out the roles and responsibilities and suggested an amendment to the resolutions. Corbett stated that she would like to see the succession plan in the resolution. GM said that there will be an updated succession plan. Director Lane is pleased that the resolution addresses administrative pay and benefits for employees. She thinks the task force should consist of management and union leadership, and this should also be added to this resolution. Victor thought it may be best in the next resolution. Director Waespi said he supports the GM and is glad the District has been proactive. He commented that the 30-day language that it should be sooner. GM said that staff can work on the language. District Counsel Victor explained the 30-day language is out of Ordinance 38 and suggests the Board add another directive to the GM that he notifies the Board president. Corbett stated she was in agreement with the amendment. Director Lane specified she would like language included which states the GM will inform the Board president as soon as possible and within 24 hours. Victor said the modification can be allowed as it pertains to park closures. Corbett pointed out a few statements in the resolution regarding the statement of emergency, the 30-day renewal waiver and maintaining the Board’s role with a time certain. Victor said another whereas can be added to include a change to 60-days. Corbett suggested that the Board have a role in the task force and reference it in the resolution. 21 Unapproved Minutes Special Board Meeting of March 19, 2020 Deputy General Manager Alvarez commented that there is some place for the Board to be involved similar to the structure of the Workforce Diversity and the Ecology Committees. This will give the Board an option of assigning 2 or 3 Board members to the task force. Lane said she sees this more as a union/management task force with an opportunity to address operations in the field, and how to protect staff and the public. She would like to see a specific scope. Victor added that this is in an emergency and would be difficult to involve the Board in day to day decisions. Waespi added that the Board should be a part of the task force. Corbett stated she believes the elected Board has a role. DGM Alvarez said that once there is a meeting to define the specific scope the team will come back to the Board. GM stated that his thought in creating this task force was to respond to the staffing concerns about communication and for the union to participate and would not recommend it evolve into a negotiation. Staff needs to talk to labor union in a business fashion and his intent is to appoint DGM Alvarez and AGM O’Connor. This task force is focused on the operations and park safety and recommendations will be provided to the Board. Corbett asked the concern about the presence of Board members. GM explained it is not normal operating procedures, and labor board committee exists that was established after a lot of thought and discussion. The proposal today is something that staff needs to consider. Victor asked the Board to give direction to create the task force and staff will come back and have a discussion with the Board. President Corbett stated that this is different because we are under an emergency declaration umbrella to respond to an emergency and not day to day business. Coffey said this is a GM task force and not a Board task force and asked if this is a Brown Act committee. Victor said that staff need to come back to the Board. Decisions need to be made in the field quickly. President Corbett feels strongly that the Board be involved. Director Rosario would be ok with the task force creation. Corbett stated that she would not feel comfortable signing an emergency declaration that did not include a succession plan and suggested the succession include the GM and DGM and come back with additional succession order. Lane would like to add District Counsel to that list. Coffey asked if the District had an emergency succession plan. Victor replied that the emergency operation plan refers to the need for a plan. Coffey added that succession policies have been a part of the overall emergency operations plan. GM would like to include something in the resolution to direct staff to develop that plan and would like to have more discussion at another meeting. Corbett commented that we are being asked to vote on the declaration of emergency and this is the time where decisions get made.

By motion of Director Wieskamp, and seconded by Director Coffey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the item c as amended. Roll Call Unanimous.

Directors For: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett, Beverly Lane, Ayn Wieskamp. Via conference call: Elizabeth Echols, Dee Rosario, Dennis Waespi. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None

c. Resolution Affirming that Parks Play an Important Role During the Period of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties’ Public Health Order to Shelter In Place While Maintaining the Health and Safety of Park District Employees and Park Visitors Resolution No. 2020 – 03 - 053 (attached)

Director Echols thanked everyone for their hard work and input and is hopeful that the task force can take these comments under advisement and come to an evolving plan that can connect the employees and the public. Director Lane asked if this is the correct name of the Executive Order and reminded staff to add language about the task force. Director Echols said it is a reasonable shorthand, but not the actual title. Victor will amend the resolution. Director Coffey said that it should read that the GM would create a task force and add an authorization to create a press release that encompasses both resolutions. Victor will amend the resolution. Director Waespi supports this resolution. This emergency may prompt new people to come to the parks and the District needs to keep employees safe. President Corbett supports the recommendations and amendments. 22 Unapproved Minutes Special Board Meeting of March 19, 2020

AGM O’Connor gave a quick update on operations in the field. He receives pictures from staff, and it is very busy in the parks. O’Connor said that all District playgrounds are closed, no boat launching in the lakes or fishing from shorelines and piers, and the kiosks are closed, District contracts have been halted except for fuels management and PG&E is continuing work on their lines. Grazing tenants are functioning, and concession operators have been shut down. Public Safety and Operations will closely monitor the parks and make recommendations for additional closures; if necessary, to maintain social distancing. Director Coffey asked if parks can be open visibly and not have closed signs and no staff available? O’Connor replied the District needs to continue essential services such as, water, pool services, monitor hazardous trees and conditions, opening and closing of gates. Live animals need to be cared for, sanitation must continue to function, and closing parks is difficult to conceive. Director Waespi said that this is a teachable moment and asked if the District would allow people who want to, volunteer their time. O’Connor answered that this could be considered, but to remember the District does take a certain level of responsibility for volunteers. Director Lane commented it is a good idea and staff need to look at the challenge and the possibilities. Lane suggested that staff might consider using visitors to report if there is an issue that needs to be addressed. Director Wieskamp stated she would like to hear from Public Safety, adding that volunteers do not need to be in the park and dogs should be on leash everywhere during this time. Director Rosario talked about the lack of external doors at some of the chemical toilet at Redwood Park and at Tilden. He added that volunteers could be at risk and staff need to remove trash cans to emphasize pack in pack out. O’Connor said they are doing the best to secure the toilets and tape them off with hazardous tape. GM Doyle stated these are great suggestions and the District is dealing with stressed and reduced staff at all levels and time is need to digest ideas. Corbett asked staff to make sure the District website is up to date and to include positive messages about packing in and packing out. Can public ask questions? O’Connor said reservations staff is available, there is information on the website, and he will engage with Interpretive for creative things we can do with naturalist staff.

Captain Love reported that Public Safety is working 24/7 and he is proud of all the men and women in the department. Love updated the Board quickly touching on the following: essential services for Fire and Police are operating, staff are emphasizing education over enforcement, Fuels are working, meeting with Operations to communicate a common narrative, working with Public Affairs on signage, communicating with our stakeholders, participating in Alameda and Contra Costa County Emergency Operations center, theorizing alternative staffing plans in the event they become necessary. Directors Wieskamp, Echols and Waespi said they appreciated the informative update from Public Safety. Director Rosario asked if the dispatchers are practicing social distancing? Love said they are socially distant in their office and have brought in the mobile incident command vehicle. Lane asked how are the police handling parking congestion and is there a reduction in crime? Love replied that the congestion is similar to the summer months. The department is used to it and have scaled back responses to lower level crimes. Echols said that someone she knows received a parking ticket and she asked if tickets are being issued for not maintaining social distance. Love said that all parking citations for that day were recalled and there have been no citations issued for not obeying social distance. GM reminded the Board that if people are not practicing social distancing the District has the authority to step it up. Echols added that the public needs to protect themselves on the trails, which will protect our staff and the community.

Wieskamp asked if the grazers been fully informed. O’Connor said the grazers are not being restricted in their activities and he will follow up with them. Corbett said we should let grazers know that the parks are having unseasonably large crowds. Waespi asked if goat contracts are being continued and Love replied yes.

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION

District Counsel announced that there are no announcements from closed session.

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3. BOARD COMMENTS

President Corbett encouraged the board to submit their comments in writing. Corbett remarked on a comment made by a member of the public at the first Board workshop at Temescal. The comment expressed that the Board does care about the wildlife in the parks. Corbett said that is not true, everything on the Board’s priorities list impacts the protection of wildlife, and the Board takes seriously its role in stewardship. Coffey added that the reference was to habitat. Coffey stated that we prioritized several LUPs and in doing so, prioritize habitat conservation.

D. ADJOURNMENT

President Corbett adjourned the meeting at 5:40 pm.

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25 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

c. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners (Reeves/Kelchner)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager, Acquisition, Stewardship & Development Division, to negotiate with:

APN/ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNER PARK/TRAIL Alameda County 048H-7697-016-00; 048H- David Boyd et al Claremont Canyon Regional 7697-018-00; 048H-7697- Preserve 019-00; 048H-7697-021-00; 048H-7697-022-00; 048H- 7697-023-00; 048H-7697- 024-00; 048H-7697-025-00; 048H-7697-026-00; 048H- 7697-027-00; 048H-7697- 028-00; 048H-7697-029-00; 048H-7697-070-00; 048H- 7697-071-00; 048H-7697- 073-00; 048H-7697-075-00; 048H-7697-076-00; 048H- 7697-077-00; 048H-7697- 078-00; 048H-7697-079-00; 048H-7697-080-00; 048H- 7697-081-00; 048H-7697- 082-00; 048H-7697-083-00; 048H-7697-084-00; 048H- 7697-085-00; 048H-7697- 086-00; 048H-7697-087-00; 048H-7697-088-00;

26 048H-7699-003-00; 048H- 7699-004-00; 048H-7699- 005-00; 048H-7699-006-00; 048H-7699-007-00; and 048H-7699-008-00 Panoramic Way, Oakland

Contra Costa County

015-200-005-5 Rico and Annabelle Bautista Delta Access Regional 4579 Orwood Road, Recreation Area Brentwood

015-120-003-7, 015-120-004- Nancy Bloomfield Family Delta Access Regional 5, 015-120-005-2, 015-120- Limited Partnership and John Recreation Area 006-0, and 015-130-005-0 Bloomfield, Trustee 3630 Orwood Road, Knightsen

001-021-011-0 Kim Owens, Trustee and Byron Vernal Pools Regional Vasco Road, Byron Kelen Maness Preserve

408-130-040-4 Parr Acres LLC North Richmond Regional Garden Tract Road, Shoreline Richmond

354-030-009 State of California Carquinez Strait Regional Carquinez Scenic Drive, Shoreline Crockett

REVENUE/COST

Items of cost, terms or conditions of any option are subject to negotiation and would be presented to the Board for formal approval at a later date.

BACKGROUND

The proposed resolution for this item is in direct response to the Brown Act. According to District Counsel, "The Board may meet in Closed (Executive) Session prior to or during negotiations to give instructions to its negotiator regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase or the lease of the property only after it has identified the parcels of concern, and has identified the people with whom this negotiator may negotiate in open session."

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

27 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54956.8 requires that prior to or during the negotiations concerning the acquisition of real property, the Board of Directors in closed session may give instructions to its negotiator regarding the price and terms of payment of such property; and

WHEREAS, prior to the closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open and public session in which it identifies the real property or real properties which the negotiations may concern, and the person or persons with whom its negotiator may negotiate;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby approves the authorization to negotiate as presented to the Board of Directors on April 7, 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager, Acquisition, Stewardship & Development Division, are hereby authorized by the Board of Directors on behalf of the East Bay Regional Park District and in its name to negotiate the price and terms of payment of the following parcels of real property:

28 082-00; 048H-7697-083-00; 048H-7697-084-00; 048H- 7697-085-00; 048H-7697- 086-00; 048H-7697-087-00; 048H-7697-088-00; 048H-7699-003-00; 048H- 7699-004-00; 048H-7699- 005-00; 048H-7699-006-00; 048H-7699-007-00; and 048H-7699-008-00 Panoramic Way, Oakland

Contra Costa County

015-200-005-5 Rico and Annabelle Bautista Delta Access Regional 4579 Orwood Road, Recreation Area Brentwood

001-021-011-0 Kim Owens, Trustee and Byron Vernal Pools Regional Vasco Road, Byron Kelen Maness Preserve

408-130-040-4 Parr Acres LLC North Richmond Regional Garden Tract Road, Shoreline Richmond

354-030-009 State of California Carquinez Strait Regional Carquinez Scenic Drive, Shoreline Crockett

Moved by Director , and seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

29 Acquisition, Stewardship & AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE Development Division Date: April 7, 2020

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Concord 2 Richmond 5 4 Hwy 24 Contra Costa Berkeley County Mt. Diablo 1 State Park

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ALAMEDA COUNTY Park/Trail: Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve Park/Trail: Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline 1 Owner: David Boyd et al 3 Owner: State of California APN: 048H-7697-016-00; 048H-7697-018-00; 048H-7697-019-00; APN: 354-030-009 048H-7697-021-00; 048H-7697-022-00; 048H-7697-023-00; Location: Carquinez Scenic Drive, Crockett 048H-7697-024-00; 048H-7697-025-00; 048H-7697-026-00; 048H-7697-027-00; 048H-7697-029-00; 048H-7697-073-00; 4 Park/Trail: Delta Access Regional Recreation Area 048H-7697-075-00; 048H-7697-076-00; 048H-7697-077-00; Owner: Rico and Annabelle Bautista 048H-7697-078-00; 048H-7697-079-00; 048H-7697-080-00; APN: 015-200-005-5 048H-7697-081-00; 048H-7697-082-00; 048H-7697-083-00; Location: 4579 Orwood Road, Brentwood 048H-7697-084-00; 048H-7697-085-00; 048H-7697-086-00; 048H-7697-087-00; 048H-7697-088-00; 048H-7699-003-00; 5 Park/Trail: Delta Access Regional Recreation Area 048H-7699-004-00; 048H-7699-005-00; 048H-7699-006-00; Owner: Nancy Bloomfield Family Limited Partnership 048H-7699-007-00; 048H-7699-008-00; 048H-7697-028-00; and John Bloomfield, Trustee 048H-7697-070-00; 048H-7697-071-00 APN: 015-120-003-7, 015-120-004-5, 015-120-005-2, Location: Panoramic Way, Oakland 015-120-006-0, and 015-130-005-0 Location: 3630 Orwood Road, Knightsen CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Park/Trail: North Richmond Regional Shoreline Park/Trail: Byron Vernal Pools Regional Preserve 2 Owner: Parr Acres LLC 6 Owner: Kim Owens, Trustee and Kelen Maness APN: 408-130-040-4 APN: 001-021-011-0 Location: Garden Tract Road, Richmond 30 Location: Vasco Road, Byron Page Left Blank Intentionally

31 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

d. Approve Special Use Agreement – City of Fremont’s Operation of Patterson House: Ardenwood Historic Farm (Patterson/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and the Board Operations Committee, by unanimous vote at its October 17, 2019 meeting, recommend that the Board of Directors approve the Special Use Agreement with the City of Fremont for the operation of the Patterson House at Ardenwood Historic Farm for a five-year term ending December 31, 2024.

REVENUE/COST

The proposed contract would compensate the City of Fremont a total of $436,655 over the five-year term for providing house tours to the general public and scheduled groups for nine months of the year, from April through December, at $83,907 for 2020, $85,585 for 2021, $87,297 for 2022, $89,043 for 2023, and $90,823 for 2024. The cost of the contract is included in the existing District budget.

BACKGROUND

The Park District and the City of Fremont (City) entered into a Management Agreement in 1982 for the operation of Ardenwood Historic Farm. The original Management Agreement made provisions for the City to restore, operate, and interpret the Patterson House which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 2010, a separate shorter-term agreement has afforded the Park District greater flexibility in how the Patterson House is incorporated into the overall operation of Ardenwood, while continuing to support the Ardenwood Land Use Plan, Business Plan, and the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Park District.

This Special Use Agreement defined both Park District and City responsibilities regarding the Patterson House operation for a five-year interval. Tours of the Patterson House include the history of the 16-room Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse, which operates as a museum of local history and Victorian life. Tours are led by docents dressed in 19th century clothing, take about 45 minutes and are on a drop-in basis (no registrations taken.)

32 The Special Use Agreement between the Park District and City compensates the City for providing house tours, as well as the costs to cover maintenance, operation, and interpretive services of the Patterson House, ongoing building maintenance costs, Patterson House management, and part-time interpretive staff. Staffing costs account for the majority of expenses incurred in operating the Patterson house.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

33 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

APPROVE SPECIAL USE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF FREMONT’S OPERATION OF PATTERSON HOUSE: ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM

WHEREAS, the original Management Agreement between the East Bay Regional Park District and the City of Fremont made provisions for the City to restore, operate, and interpret the Patterson House since 1982; and

WHEREAS, the City of Fremont has operated the Patterson House with a Special Use Agreement since 2010 which serves the Park District’s interest and provides flexibility in how the Patterson House is incorporated into the overall operation of Ardenwood; and

WHEREAS, the Board Operations Committee at its October 17, 2019 meeting reviewed and unanimously recommended approval by the full Board of renewing this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the approval of a Special Use Agreement for a five- year term with the City of Fremont beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024 for providing house Tours to the general public for nine months of the year, from April through December, with compensation to the City a total of $436,655 over the five-year term at $83,907 for 2020, $85,585 for 2021, $87,297 for 2022, $89,043 for 2023, and $90,823 for 2024 (account 101-5241-585-6191); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April 2020 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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35 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

e. Authorization to Execute a Contract for Youth Employment Services with California Conservation Corps for 2020: District-wide (Castile/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize executing a contract with California Conservation Corps (CCC) for the purposes of vegetation management and fuels reduction throughout the Park District.

REVENUE/COST

Funding for the proposed contract in the amount of $195,860 is included in the 2020 Adopted Operating Budget in various units within the Operations Department. The proposed contract includes the cost of the CCC crew members, crew leader, transportation, and other program expenses. The job tasks and locations have been determined by staff based on anticipated needs throughout the parks.

SOURCE OF FUNDS Parkland Unit (101-5120-000-6191) $ 30,000 Recreation Unit (101-5130-000-6191) 20,000 Lakes Unit (101-5140-000-6191) 30,000 Shoreline Unit (101-5150-000-6191) 20,000 Interpretive Parklands Unit (101-5160-000-6191) 40,000 Delta Unit (101-5170-000-6191) 60,000 AVAILABLE BALANCE $ 200,000 USE OF FUNDS Contract with California Conservation Corps $ 195,860 BALANCE REMAINING $ 4,140

36 BACKGROUND

The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is a Department within the California Natural Resources Agency, established in 1976. The program provides young men and women a year of paid service working on environmental projects and responses to natural and man-made disasters. On-the-job experience provides skills that may lead to future careers. Scholarship opportunities are available to crew members as well.

In recent years, the California climate has changed across the region and these climatological shifts have resulted in earlier and longer fire seasons. Proper vegetation management is crucial for fire mitigation. It is therefore essential that the Park District meet local fire jurisdiction abatement deadlines for vegetation removal. Limited resources, increasing fire weather restrictions on maintenance activities, and the elimination of Glyphosate in developed areas impact staff’s ability to meet regulatory demands. The contract with CCC crew will provide additional assistance to meet the deadlines and ongoing needs pertaining to vegetation removal in developed park and trail areas. The 2020 Adopted Budget designated monies for the purpose of hiring crews to support the ongoing effort to reduce the fuel loads and weeds due to the loss of Glyphosate in the developed areas.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

37 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020- 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WITH CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS FOR 2020: DISTRICT-WIDE

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has worked with California Conservation Corps on various environmental service projects such as hazardous wildland fuel reduction, trail work; and

WHEREAS, the Park District wishes to continue to support and aid the young adult community by providing career growth and environmental service projects; and

WHEREAS, the Park District wishes to reduce hazardous wildland fuels, maintain park areas, and meet abatement deadlines and has designated contract monies in the sum of $200,000 for the purpose of managing vegetation through contract work;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes executing a contract in the amount of $195,860 with California Conservation Corps with said sum to be encumbered from Park Operations Budgets from the 2020 Adopted Budget, Accounts 101-5120-00-6191, 101-5130-000-6191, 101-5140- 000-6191, 101-5150-000-6191, 101-5160-000-6191, 101-5170-000-619; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director seconded by Director and approved this 7th day of April 2020, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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39 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

f. Authorization to Execute a Contract with Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Inspection and Evaluation Services; and Transfer and Appropriate Funds to the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study: District-wide (Goorjian/Kelchner)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors:

1. Authorize the execution of a contract in the amount of $147,000 to Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. of Oakland, California, for sanitary sewer inspection and evaluation services, providing an assessment report and recommendations for the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study, and locating and documenting the sanitary sewer systems for four (4) Regional Parks: Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Del Valle Regional Park, and Garin Regional Park; and

2. Authorize the transfer and appropriation of $170,000 from the General Fund (DS10) into the Sanitary Sewer System Assessments Project (No. 532800) to cover the cost of the contract plus staff time to manage the project.

REVENUE/COST

The current action is for the inspection and evaluation and recommendation report phase. The total project cost to implement the Condition Assessment and Recommendations Study’s report will require additional funding. This action will appropriate $170,000 from the General Fund.

SOURCE OF FUNDS Update SSMPs Project (No. 532800) $ 25,000 Encumbrances and Expenditures to Date 0 Transfer and Appropriate funds from General Fund (DS10) 170,000 AVAILABLE BALANCE $ 195,000

40 USE OF FUNDS Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. for Sanitary Sewer System Existing Condition Assessment Study $ 147,000 Other Project Costs (Staff Time and Professional Services) $ 48,000 BALANCE REMAINING $ 0

BACKGROUND

This action addresses a regulatory requirement of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) that the Park District conduct an existing conditions assessment for the four sanitary sewer systems the Park District operates.

The Park District has four (4) sanitary sewer systems that are each longer than one mile in length located at Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Del Valle Regional Park, and Garin Regional Park. As required for systems longer than one mile in length, the sanitary sewer systems in these four parks are enrolled and operated pursuant to the State Water Resources Control Board Sanitary Sewer Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR). On February 25th and 26th, 2019, the RWQCB conducted a collection system inspection of these sanitary sewer systems. On July 9th, 2019 the RWQCB provided the Park District with a letter report summarizing their findings from that inspection. The RWQCB’s report requires that the Park District conduct a study to assess the existing condition of each of the four systems and identify any recommendations for repair and maintenance work. The study will include a condition assessment of all gravity lines, laterals, and manholes in the four enrolled systems. The results of the study will be incorporated into the District’s Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP).

A Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services was developed and was advertised on January 9th, 2020. The Park District received three proposals by the February 14th, 2020 deadline. Park District staff reviewed all three proposals, two of which were deemed unresponsive. Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. was determined to be the most qualified, responsive firm.

The firm’s scope of services includes sanitary sewer inspection and evaluation services; providing an assessment report and recommendations for the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study; and geo-locating and mapping the sanitary sewer system infrastructure for the four regional parks: Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Del Valle Regional Park, and Garin Regional Park. Contract terms and conditions have been successfully negotiated with Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. and staff recommends awarding the sanitary sewer system condition assessment contract to them.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

41 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 - 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PIPE AND PLANT SOLUTIONS INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER INSPECTION AND EVALUATION SERVICES AND TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM CONDITION ASSESSMENT STUDY: DISTRICT-WIDE

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) desires to conduct a sanitary sewer system condition assessment at four regional parks: Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Del Valle Regional Park, and Garin Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, on February 25th and 26th, 2019, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) conducted a collection system inspection of the sanitary sewer systems in these four parks; and

WHEREAS, on July 9th, 2019 the RWQCB provided the Park District with letter report summarizing their findings, and requiring the Park District to provide information in its Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) regarding existing sewer system conditions and recommendations for rehabilitation and replacement, and a plan to ensure that the Park District’s General Fund provides sufficient funding for those rehabilitation and replacement costs; and

WHEREAS, to address this requirement, the Park District agreed to move forward with conducting a full condition assessment of all gravity lines, laterals, and manholes in the four enrolled systems; and

WHEREAS, the Park District advertised a Request for Proposals for sanitary sewer system condition assessment services which includes sanitary sewer inspection and evaluation services; providing an assessment report and recommendations for the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study; and locating and documenting the sanitary sewer systems for four regional parks: Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Del Valle Regional Park, and Garin Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, three firms submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, after evaluating the firms, the Park District has determined Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. of Oakland, California to be the most qualified, responsive firm, and has successfully negotiated contract terms and conditions including a fee of $147,000; and

WHEREAS, there is funding available within the General Fund (DS10) for appropriation and transfer to the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study (No. 532800) for this purpose;

42 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District authorizes executing a contract for sanitary sewer system condition assessment services with Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. of Oakland, California, in the amount of $147,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Board of Directors hereby authorizes the appropriation of $170,000 from the General Fund (DS10) to the Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment Study (No. 532800); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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45 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriations X Between Funds From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Other Than Asset Fund- Design & Construction Department- District Wide-Professional Services- Update Sanitary Sewer Management Plan-General Fund-Other

Account: 336-7140-000-6191 / 532800DS10-511 $ 170,000 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS Account Name: TRANSFER OUT: Account Name: TRANSFER IN: Other General Fund-Non-Financial Accounting- Than Asset Fund-Non Departmental- Transfer Out District Wide-Transfer In

Account: 101-9110-000-9980 $ 170,000 Account: 336-9110-000-3980 $ 170,000

As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2020 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors appropriate $170,000 from the General Fund for a project to update Sanitary Sewer Management Plans District-Wide. As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 4/7/2020 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2020-04- Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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47 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

g. Authorization to Approve and Adopt an Amendment to the East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule to Implement the Newly Adopted Classifications of Legislative & Policy Management Analyst; and Chief of Government and Legislative Affairs as Authorized in the 2020 Budget (Walsh/Alvarez)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors approve and adopt an amendment to the Park District’s Salary Schedule, which designates classifications and the corresponding salary range for employment at the East Bay Regional Park District including the approved 2020 Budget, changes effective March 28, 2020 as noted below.

1. Legislative and Policy Management Analyst position in the Executive & Legislative Division with a monthly salary range of at the MG01 level is $8,470.80 - $12,509.46, including merit steps and designating this classification in the East Bay Regional Park District Unrepresented Management employee group.

2. Chief, Government and Legislative Affairs position in the Executive & Legislative Division with a monthly salary range of at the MG04 level is $10,244.00 - $15,128.53, including merit steps and designating this classification in the East Bay Regional Park District Unrepresented Management employee group.

REVENUE/COST

The 2020 Adopted Budget authorized changes to the position allocations for the Government Affairs Unit in the Executive & Legislative Division. Two new classifications will be allocated at the budgeted levels. There is no new cost to establishing the correct titles for the positions.

BACKGROUND

The Legislative and Policy Management Analyst position was created to address the increased demands and responsibilities of the Park District's Government Affairs work. Similarly, the

48 existing Government Affairs Manager position is being reclassified to Chief, Government and Legislative Affairs to reflect the added scope and level of the role.

The Park District notified AFSCME Local 2428 of the unit designation for the proposed classifications; the union offered no objections to the creation of and unit designations of the newly added classifications.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

49 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULE TO IMPLEMENT THE NEWLY ADOPTED CLASSIFICATIONS OF LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND CHIEF, GOVERNMENT AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AS AUTHORIZED IN THE 2020 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET

WHEREAS, a review through the 2020 Budget Process identified additional staffing needs in which new classifications are required to meet current and future staffing assignment needs; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is responsible for establishing the title, representation assignment, and compensation of each job classification at the Park District; and

WHEREAS, the new classification of Legislative and Policy Management Analyst will be established;

WHEREAS, the new classification of Chief, Government Relations and Legislative Affairs will be established;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the following:

3. Establishing the Legislative and Policy Management Analyst position in the Executive & Legislative Division with a monthly salary range of at the MG01 level is $8,470.80 - $12,509.46, including merit steps and designating this classification in the East Bay Regional Park District Unrepresented Management employee group.

4. Establishing the Chief, Government and Legislative Affairs position in the Executive & Legislative Division with a monthly salary range of at the MG04 level is $10,244.00 - $15,128.53, including merit steps and designating this classification in the East Bay Regional Park District Unrepresented Management employee group.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the adoption of the salary schedule effective March 28, 2020; and

50 Moved by Director , seconded by Director and approved this 7th day of April 2020, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

51 East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule - AFSCME, Local 2428

Annual Cost of Living Adjustment: Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2017, a general increase of 4.3% is authorized. Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2018, a general increase of 3.0% is authorized. Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2019, a general increase of 3.0% is authorized. Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2020, a general increase of 2.5% is authorized. Range Adjustment: Effective the pay period that includes January 1, 2018, a new Step F at 2.5% above Step E will be added for all AFSCME classifications.

Classification: ACC1 ACCOUNTANT I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.46 $5,924.75 B 6 MONTH $37.30 $6,061.25 C 1 YEAR $38.08 $6,188.00 D 2 YEARS $38.96 $6,331.00 E 3 YEARS $39.84 $6,474.00 F 4 YEARS $40.85 $6,638.12 Classification: ACC2 ACCOUNTANT II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.31 $6,550.37 B 6 MONTH $41.19 $6,693.37 C 1 YEAR $42.01 $6,826.62 D 2 YEARS $42.96 $6,981.00 E 3 YEARS $43.85 $7,125.62 F 4 YEARS $44.94 $7,302.75 Classification: ACCS ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.13 $6,033.62 B 6 MONTH $37.91 $6,160.37 C 1 YEAR $38.74 $6,295.25 D 2 YEARS $39.84 $6,474.00 E 3 YEARS $40.40 $6,565.00 F 4 YEARS $41.41 $6,729.12 Classification: ACSP ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.91 $6,160.37 B 6 MONTH $38.77 $6,300.12 C 1 YEAR $39.63 $6,439.87 D 2 YEARS $40.53 $6,586.12 E 3 YEARS $41.44 $6,734.00 F 4 YEARS $42.48 $6,903.00 Classification: ACTN ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $33.76 $5,486.00 B 6 MONTH $34.49 $5,604.62

Report ID: Salary Schedule Report - AFSCME Page: 1 52 East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule - AFSCME, Local 2428

C 1 YEAR $35.22 $5,723.25 D 2 YEARS $36.22 $5,885.75 E 3 YEARS $36.74 $5,970.25 F 4 YEARS $37.66 $6,119.75 Classification: ADAI ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $34.06 $5,534.75 B 6 MONTH $34.84 $5,661.50 C 1 YEAR $35.58 $5,781.75 D 2 YEARS $36.58 $5,944.25 E 3 YEARS $37.12 $6,032.00 F 4 YEARS $38.05 $6,183.12 Classification: ADA1 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.33 $6,391.12 B 6 MONTH $40.19 $6,530.87 C 1 YEAR $40.99 $6,660.87 D 2 YEARS $41.90 $6,808.75 E 3 YEARS $42.78 $6,951.75 F 4 YEARS $43.85 $7,125.62 Classification: ADA2 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.02 $6,990.75 B 6 MONTH $44.19 $7,180.87 C 1 YEAR $45.23 $7,349.87 D 2 YEARS $46.24 $7,514.00 E 3 YEARS $47.22 $7,673.25 F 4 YEARS $48.40 $7,865.00 Classification: ADSP ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.37 $4,935.12 B 6 MONTH $30.97 $5,032.62 C 1 YEAR $31.51 $5,120.37 D 2 YEARS $32.11 $5,217.87 E 3 YEARS $32.64 $5,304.00 F 4 YEARS $33.45 $5,435.62 Classification: AMSP AIRCRAFT MAINT SPECIALIST/IA Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.36 $8,902.40 B 6 MONTH $52.65 $9,126.00 C 1 YEAR $53.96 $9,353.06 D 2 YEARS $55.29 $9,583.60 E 3 YEARS $56.66 $9,821.06

Report ID: Salary Schedule Report - AFSCME Page: 2 53 East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule - AFSCME, Local 2428

F 4 YEARS $58.08 $10,067.20 Classification: AWPS ALTERNATE WORK PROGRAM SUPV Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.58 $6,340.53 B 6 MONTH $37.45 $6,491.33 C 1 YEAR $38.28 $6,635.20 D 2 YEARS $39.17 $6,789.46 E 3 YEARS $40.04 $6,940.26 F 4 YEARS $41.04 $7,113.60 Classification: ARCH ARCHITECT Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $56.75 $9,221.87 B 6 MONTH $58.05 $9,433.12 C 1 YEAR $59.33 $9,641.12 D 2 YEARS $60.70 $9,863.75 E 3 YEARS $62.07 $10,086.37 F 4 YEARS $63.63 $10,339.87 Classification: ARPS ARCHIVE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $46.42 $7,543.25 B 6 MONTH $47.49 $7,717.12 C 1 YEAR $48.51 $7,882.87 D 2 YEARS $49.61 $8,061.62 E 3 YEARS $50.81 $8,256.62 F 4 YEARS $52.07 $8,461.37 Classification: BGMG BOTANIC GARDEN MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.36 $8,902.40 B 6 MONTH $52.65 $9,126.00 C 1 YEAR $53.96 $9,353.06 D 2 YEARS $55.29 $9,583.60 E 3 YEARS $56.66 $9,821.06 F 4 YEARS $58.08 $10,067.20 Classification: BGSU BOTANIC GARDEN SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.29 $6,983.60 B 6 MONTH $41.38 $7,172.53 C 1 YEAR $42.33 $7,337.20 D 2 YEARS $43.30 $7,505.33 E 3 YEARS $44.20 $7,661.33 F 4 YEARS $45.30 $7,852.00 Classification: BOTA BOTANIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020

Report ID: Salary Schedule Report - AFSCME Page: 3 54 East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule - AFSCME, Local 2428

Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.02 $6,990.75 B 6 MONTH $44.19 $7,180.87 C 1 YEAR $45.23 $7,349.87 D 2 YEARS $46.24 $7,514.00 E 3 YEARS $47.22 $7,673.25 F 4 YEARS $48.40 $7,865.00 Classification: BGAD BUILDING/GROUNDS AIDE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.25 $5,243.33 B 6 MONTH $30.83 $5,343.86 C 1 YEAR $31.39 $5,440.93 D 2 YEARS $32.01 $5,548.40 E 3 YEARS $32.54 $5,640.26 F 4 YEARS $33.36 $5,782.40 Classification: BSAN BUSINESS ANALYST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.43 $8,357.37 B 6 MONTH $52.64 $8,554.00 C 1 YEAR $53.84 $8,749.00 D 2 YEARS $55.07 $8,948.87 E 3 YEARS $56.35 $9,156.87 F 4 YEARS $57.77 $9,387.62 Classification: CARP CARPENTER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.15 $6,612.66 B 6 MONTH $39.03 $6,765.20 C 1 YEAR $39.83 $6,903.86 D 2 YEARS $40.71 $7,056.40 E 3 YEARS $41.58 $7,207.20 F 4 YEARS $42.63 $7,389.20 Classification: CAPP CARPENTER APPRENTICE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.33 $5,257.20 B 1 YEAR $31.74 $5,501.60 C 2 YEARS $33.06 $5,730.40 D 3 YEARS $34.72 $6,018.13 E 4 YEARS $36.19 $6,272.93 Classification: CENG CIVIL ENGINEER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $56.75 $9,221.87 B 6 MONTH $58.05 $9,433.12

Report ID: Salary Schedule Report - AFSCME Page: 4 55 East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule - AFSCME, Local 2428

C 1 YEAR $59.33 $9,641.12 D 2 YEARS $60.70 $9,863.75 E 3 YEARS $62.07 $10,086.37 F 4 YEARS $63.63 $10,339.87 Classification: CEGT CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.58 $7,244.25 B 6 MONTH $45.61 $7,411.62 C 1 YEAR $46.61 $7,574.12 D 2 YEARS $47.70 $7,751.25 E 3 YEARS $48.77 $7,925.12 F 4 YEARS $49.98 $8,121.75 Classification: COUC COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.10 $6,516.25 B 6 MONTH $41.04 $6,669.00 C 1 YEAR $41.92 $6,812.00 D 2 YEARS $42.83 $6,959.87 E 3 YEARS $43.76 $7,111.00 F 4 YEARS $44.85 $7,288.12 Classification: CNCM CONCESSION MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.64 $4,964.26 B 6 MONTH $29.17 $5,056.13 C 1 YEAR $29.72 $5,151.46 D 2 YEARS $30.29 $5,250.26 E 3 YEARS $30.80 $5,338.66 F 4 YEARS $31.57 $5,472.13 Classification: COIN CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $41.49 $7,191.60 B 6 MONTH $42.48 $7,363.20 C 1 YEAR $43.43 $7,527.86 D 2 YEARS $44.38 $7,692.53 E 3 YEARS $45.41 $7,871.06 F 4 YEARS $46.55 $8,068.66 Classification: CESP CONTRACT/ENCROACHMENT SUPEVISR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.51 $7,232.87 B 6 MONTH $45.70 $7,426.25 C 1 YEAR $46.77 $7,600.12 D 2 YEARS $47.83 $7,772.37 E 3 YEARS $48.86 $7,939.75

Report ID: Salary Schedule Report - AFSCME Page: 5 56 East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule - AFSCME, Local 2428

F 4 YEARS $50.07 $8,136.37 Classification: CPYT COPY ROOM TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.94 $4,702.75 B 6 MONTH $29.44 $4,784.00 C 1 YEAR $29.86 $4,852.25 D 2 YEARS $30.42 $4,943.25 E 3 YEARS $30.96 $5,031.00 F 4 YEARS $31.73 $5,156.12 Classification: CSVC CULTURAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $42.20 $7,314.66 B 6 MONTH $43.23 $7,493.20 C 1 YEAR $44.23 $7,666.53 D 2 YEARS $45.26 $7,845.06 E 3 YEARS $46.44 $8,049.60 F 4 YEARS $47.60 $8,250.66 Classification: CUST CUSTODIAN Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.64 $4,964.26 B 6 MONTH $29.17 $5,056.13 C 1 YEAR $29.72 $5,151.46 D 2 YEARS $30.29 $5,250.26 E 3 YEARS $30.80 $5,338.66 F 4 YEARS $31.57 $5,472.13 Classification: DAOP DATA ENTRY OPERATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.53 $4,961.12 B 6 MONTH $31.09 $5,052.12 C 1 YEAR $31.68 $5,148.00 D 2 YEARS $32.32 $5,252.00 E 3 YEARS $32.91 $5,347.87 F 4 YEARS $33.73 $5,481.12 Classification: DRTE DRAFTING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.26 $6,217.25 B 6 MONTH $39.13 $6,358.62 C 1 YEAR $39.93 $6,488.62 D 2 YEARS $40.88 $6,643.00 E 3 YEARS $41.82 $6,795.75 F 4 YEARS $42.87 $6,966.37 Classification: ECSC ECOLOGICAL SVCS COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020

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Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $47.54 $7,725.25 B 6 MONTH $48.63 $7,902.37 C 1 YEAR $49.74 $8,082.75 D 2 YEARS $50.90 $8,271.25 E 3 YEARS $52.03 $8,454.87 F 4 YEARS $53.34 $8,667.75 Classification: ECO1 ECOLOGIST I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.31 $6,387.87 B 6 MONTH $40.18 $6,529.25 C 1 YEAR $41.01 $6,664.12 D 2 YEARS $41.88 $6,805.50 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: ECO2 ECOLOGIST II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.39 $7,050.87 B 6 MONTH $44.35 $7,206.87 C 1 YEAR $45.26 $7,354.75 D 2 YEARS $46.24 $7,514.00 E 3 YEARS $47.19 $7,668.37 F 4 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12 Classification: ELEC ELECTRICIAN Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.58 $6,860.53 B 6 MONTH $40.50 $7,020.00 C 1 YEAR $41.42 $7,179.46 D 2 YEARS $42.31 $7,333.73 E 3 YEARS $43.28 $7,501.86 F 4 YEARS $44.36 $7,689.06 Classification: ELAP ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 1 YEAR $32.70 $5,668.00 C 2 YEARS $34.34 $5,952.26 D 3 YEARS $36.03 $6,245.20 E 4 YEARS $37.56 $6,510.40 Classification: EHLP ELECTRICIAN'S HELPER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $32.87 $5,697.46 B 6 MONTH $33.62 $5,827.46

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C 1 YEAR $34.34 $5,952.26 D 2 YEARS $35.25 $6,110.00 E 3 YEARS $35.80 $6,205.33 F 4 YEARS $36.68 $6,357.86 Classification: ENSU ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.15 $7,174.37 B 6 MONTH $45.19 $7,343.37 C 1 YEAR $46.22 $7,510.75 D 2 YEARS $47.27 $7,681.37 E 3 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12 F 4 YEARS $49.59 $8,058.37 Classification: EGSA ENV GRAPHICS SPEC APPRENTICE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 1 YEAR $32.70 $5,668.00 C 2 YEARS $34.02 $5,896.80 D 3 YEARS $35.69 $6,186.26 E 4 YEARS $37.23 $6,453.20 Classification: EGMS ENV GRAPHICS/MM SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.15 $7,652.66 B 6 MONTH $45.19 $7,832.93 C 1 YEAR $46.22 $8,011.46 D 2 YEARS $47.27 $8,193.46 E 3 YEARS $48.37 $8,384.13 F 4 YEARS $49.59 $8,595.60 Classification: EVGD ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.23 $6,453.20 B 6 MONTH $38.08 $6,600.53 C 1 YEAR $38.92 $6,746.13 D 2 YEARS $39.79 $6,896.93 E 3 YEARS $40.63 $7,042.53 F 4 YEARS $41.65 $7,219.33 Classification: EQMC EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.63 $6,349.20 B 6 MONTH $37.62 $6,520.80 C 1 YEAR $38.50 $6,673.33 D 2 YEARS $39.37 $6,824.13 E 3 YEARS $40.18 $6,964.53 F 4 YEARS $41.18 $7,137.86

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Classification: EQOA EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 1 YEAR $34.02 $5,896.80 C 2 YEARS $36.46 $6,319.73 D 3 YEARS $39.10 $6,777.33 Classification: EQSM EQUIPMENT SERVICE MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $45.75 $7,930.00 B 6 MONTH $46.77 $8,106.80 C 1 YEAR $47.91 $8,304.40 D 2 YEARS $48.95 $8,484.66 E 3 YEARS $50.09 $8,682.26 F 4 YEARS $51.34 $8,898.93 Classification: EXDS EXHIBIT DESIGNER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.95 $6,404.66 B 6 MONTH $37.79 $6,550.26 C 1 YEAR $38.61 $6,692.40 D 2 YEARS $39.50 $6,846.66 E 3 YEARS $40.37 $6,997.46 F 4 YEARS $41.39 $7,174.26 Classification: EXSP EXHIBIT SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $41.37 $7,170.80 B 6 MONTH $42.48 $7,363.20 C 1 YEAR $43.42 $7,526.13 D 2 YEARS $44.41 $7,697.73 E 3 YEARS $45.38 $7,865.86 F 4 YEARS $46.50 $8,060.00 Classification: EXTC EXHIBIT TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.95 $6,404.66 B 6 MONTH $37.79 $6,550.26 C 1 YEAR $38.61 $6,692.40 D 2 YEARS $39.50 $6,846.66 E 3 YEARS $40.37 $6,997.46 F 4 YEARS $41.39 $7,174.26 Classification: FASU FACILITIES SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.82 $7,075.46 B 6 MONTH $41.91 $7,264.40

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C 1 YEAR $42.82 $7,422.13 D 2 YEARS $43.84 $7,598.93 E 3 YEARS $44.75 $7,756.66 F 4 YEARS $45.88 $7,952.53 Classification: FRM1 FARMER I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.74 $5,501.60 B 6 MONTH $32.40 $5,616.00 C 1 YEAR $33.06 $5,730.40 D 2 YEARS $33.75 $5,850.00 E 3 YEARS $34.43 $5,967.86 F 4 YEARS $35.28 $6,115.20 Classification: FRM2 FARMER II Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $34.32 $5,948.80 B 6 MONTH $35.06 $6,077.06 C 1 YEAR $35.74 $6,194.93 D 2 YEARS $36.56 $6,337.06 E 3 YEARS $37.35 $6,474.00 F 4 YEARS $38.29 $6,636.93 Classification: FSTC FIELD SURVEY TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $34.51 $5,981.73 B 6 MONTH $35.29 $6,116.93 C 1 YEAR $36.02 $6,243.46 D 2 YEARS $36.84 $6,385.60 E 3 YEARS $37.56 $6,510.40 F 4 YEARS $38.48 $6,669.86 Classification: FIOS FIELD/OFFICE SURVEYOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.41 $6,831.06 B 6 MONTH $40.50 $7,020.00 C 1 YEAR $41.40 $7,176.00 D 2 YEARS $42.34 $7,338.93 E 3 YEARS $43.24 $7,494.93 F 4 YEARS $44.32 $7,682.13 Classification: FISV FINANCE SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $47.74 $7,757.75 B 6 MONTH $48.83 $7,934.87 C 1 YEAR $49.90 $8,108.75 D 2 YEARS $51.04 $8,294.00 E 3 YEARS $52.19 $8,480.87

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F 4 YEARS $53.50 $8,693.75 Classification: LTFR FIRE LIEUTENANT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $42.19 $7,312.93 B 6 MONTH $43.23 $7,493.20 C 1 YEAR $44.23 $7,666.53 D 2 YEARS $45.25 $7,843.33 E 3 YEARS $46.44 $8,049.60 F 4 YEARS $47.60 $8,250.66 Classification: FF01 FIREFIGHTER I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $22.44 $3,889.60 B 6 MONTH $22.98 $3,983.20 C 1 YEAR $23.55 $4,082.00 D 2 YEARS $24.04 $4,166.93 E 3 YEARS $24.58 $4,260.53 F 4 YEARS $25.20 $4,368.00 Classification: FF02 FIREFIGHTER II Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $35.92 $6,226.13 B 6 MONTH $36.75 $6,370.00 C 1 YEAR $37.53 $6,505.20 D 2 YEARS $38.55 $6,682.00 E 3 YEARS $39.13 $6,782.53 F 4 YEARS $40.10 $6,950.66 Classification: FSH1 FISHERIES BIOLOGIST I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.31 $6,387.87 B 6 MONTH $40.18 $6,529.25 C 1 YEAR $41.01 $6,664.12 D 2 YEARS $41.88 $6,805.50 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: FSH2 FISHERIES BIOLOGIST II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.39 $7,050.87 B 6 MONTH $44.35 $7,206.87 C 1 YEAR $45.26 $7,354.75 D 2 YEARS $46.24 $7,514.00 E 3 YEARS $47.19 $7,668.37 F 4 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12 Classification: FMOF FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020

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Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $42.86 $6,964.75 B 6 MONTH $43.92 $7,137.00 C 1 YEAR $44.93 $7,301.12 D 2 YEARS $45.96 $7,468.50 E 3 YEARS $47.17 $7,665.12 F 4 YEARS $48.35 $7,856.87 Classification: FRCO FRY COOK Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $26.10 $4,524.00 B 6 MONTH $26.54 $4,600.26 C 1 YEAR $26.99 $4,678.26 D 2 YEARS $27.45 $4,758.00 E 3 YEARS $27.89 $4,834.26 F 4 YEARS $28.59 $4,955.60 Classification: FCRL FUELS CREW LEADER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $25.33 $4,390.53 B 6 MONTH $25.75 $4,463.33 C 1 YEAR $26.23 $4,546.53 D 2 YEARS $26.69 $4,626.26 E 3 YEARS $27.08 $4,693.86 F 4 YEARS $27.76 $4,811.73 Classification: FCRM FUELS CREW MEMBER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $21.68 $3,757.86 B 6 MONTH $22.06 $3,823.73 C 1 YEAR $22.47 $3,894.80 D 2 YEARS $22.86 $3,962.40 E 3 YEARS $23.50 $4,073.33 F 4 YEARS $24.08 $4,173.86 Classification: FRPC FUELS REDUCTION COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 8.0 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.58 $7,727.20 B 6 MONTH $45.61 $7,905.73 C 1 YEAR $46.61 $8,079.06 D 2 YEARS $47.70 $8,268.00 E 3 YEARS $48.77 $8,453.46 F 4 YEARS $49.98 $8,663.20 Classification: GARD GARDENER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.74 $5,501.60

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B 6 MONTH $32.40 $5,616.00 C 1 YEAR $33.06 $5,730.40 D 2 YEARS $33.75 $5,850.00 E 3 YEARS $34.43 $5,967.86 F 4 YEARS $35.28 $6,115.20 Classification: GEOL GEOLOGIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.61 $6,599.12 B 6 MONTH $41.68 $6,773.00 C 1 YEAR $42.67 $6,933.87 D 2 YEARS $43.70 $7,101.25 E 3 YEARS $44.57 $7,242.62 F 4 YEARS $45.67 $7,421.37 Classification: GISA GIS ANALYST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $45.33 $7,366.12 B 6 MONTH $46.51 $7,557.87 C 1 YEAR $47.62 $7,738.25 D 2 YEARS $48.73 $7,918.62 E 3 YEARS $49.74 $8,082.75 F 4 YEARS $50.98 $8,284.25 Classification: GISC GIS COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $46.96 $7,631.00 B 6 MONTH $48.01 $7,801.62 C 1 YEAR $49.14 $7,985.25 D 2 YEARS $50.28 $8,170.50 E 3 YEARS $51.44 $8,359.00 F 4 YEARS $52.73 $8,568.62 Classification: GISG GIS PROGRAMMER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $45.33 $7,366.12 B 6 MONTH $46.51 $7,557.87 C 1 YEAR $47.62 $7,738.25 D 2 YEARS $48.73 $7,918.62 E 3 YEARS $49.74 $8,082.75 F 4 YEARS $50.98 $8,284.25 Classification: GISS GIS SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $52.48 $8,528.00 B 6 MONTH $53.69 $8,724.62 C 1 YEAR $54.93 $8,926.12 D 2 YEARS $56.19 $9,130.87

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E 3 YEARS $57.53 $9,348.62 F 4 YEARS $58.96 $9,581.00 Classification: GIST GIS TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.39 $6,400.87 B 6 MONTH $40.21 $6,534.12 C 1 YEAR $41.07 $6,673.87 D 2 YEARS $42.23 $6,862.37 E 3 YEARS $42.89 $6,969.62 F 4 YEARS $43.95 $7,141.87 Classification: GRCO GRANTS COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.60 $6,110.00 B 6 MONTH $38.42 $6,243.25 C 1 YEAR $39.21 $6,371.62 D 2 YEARS $40.07 $6,511.37 E 3 YEARS $40.88 $6,643.00 F 4 YEARS $41.90 $6,808.75 Classification: GRDE GRAPHIC DESIGNER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.30 $6,465.33 B 6 MONTH $38.10 $6,604.00 C 1 YEAR $38.90 $6,742.66 D 2 YEARS $39.76 $6,891.73 E 3 YEARS $40.58 $7,033.86 F 4 YEARS $41.59 $7,208.93 Classification: HSCO HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.58 $7,244.25 B 6 MONTH $45.61 $7,411.62 C 1 YEAR $46.61 $7,574.12 D 2 YEARS $47.70 $7,751.25 E 3 YEARS $48.77 $7,925.12 F 4 YEARS $49.98 $8,121.75 Classification: HEQP HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.10 $6,777.33 B 6 MONTH $40.00 $6,933.33 C 1 YEAR $40.93 $7,094.53 D 2 YEARS $41.82 $7,248.80 E 3 YEARS $42.76 $7,411.73 F 4 YEARS $43.83 $7,597.20 Classification: HELM HELICOPTER MECHANIC/IA Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020

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Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.08 $7,640.53 B 6 MONTH $45.06 $7,810.40 C 1 YEAR $46.16 $8,001.06 D 2 YEARS $47.16 $8,174.40 E 3 YEARS $48.26 $8,365.06 F 4 YEARS $49.47 $8,574.80 Classification: HRAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.21 $6,534.12 B 6 MONTH $41.29 $6,709.62 C 1 YEAR $42.27 $6,868.87 D 2 YEARS $43.23 $7,024.87 E 3 YEARS $44.13 $7,171.12 F 4 YEARS $45.23 $7,349.87 Classification: ISNA INFO SVCS NETWORK ANALYST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.15 $7,174.37 B 6 MONTH $45.19 $7,343.37 C 1 YEAR $46.22 $7,510.75 D 2 YEARS $47.27 $7,681.37 E 3 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12 F 4 YEARS $49.59 $8,058.37 Classification: IST1 INFO SVCS SUPPORT TECH I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $33.79 $5,490.87 B 6 MONTH $34.45 $5,598.12 C 1 YEAR $35.16 $5,713.50 D 2 YEARS $35.91 $5,835.37 E 3 YEARS $36.73 $5,968.62 F 4 YEARS $37.65 $6,118.12 Classification: IST2 INFO SVCS SUPPORT TECH II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.79 $6,465.87 B 6 MONTH $40.66 $6,607.25 C 1 YEAR $41.47 $6,738.87 D 2 YEARS $42.41 $6,891.62 E 3 YEARS $43.27 $7,031.37 F 4 YEARS $44.34 $7,205.25 Classification: INSP INSTRUMENT PERSON Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $35.22 $6,104.80

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B 6 MONTH $36.03 $6,245.20 C 1 YEAR $36.71 $6,363.06 D 2 YEARS $37.56 $6,510.40 E 3 YEARS $38.30 $6,638.66 F 4 YEARS $39.26 $6,805.06 Classification: IPMS INTEGRATED PEST MGMT SPECIALST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.36 $8,346.00 B 6 MONTH $52.65 $8,555.62 C 1 YEAR $53.96 $8,768.50 D 2 YEARS $55.29 $8,984.62 E 3 YEARS $56.66 $9,207.25 F 4 YEARS $58.08 $9,438.00 Classification: JCEN JR CIVIL ENGINEER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $41.01 $6,664.12 B 6 MONTH $42.12 $6,844.50 C 1 YEAR $43.07 $6,998.87 D 2 YEARS $44.08 $7,163.00 E 3 YEARS $45.02 $7,315.75 F 4 YEARS $46.15 $7,499.37 Classification: JDRT JR DRAFTING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $33.79 $5,490.87 B 6 MONTH $34.45 $5,598.12 C 1 YEAR $35.16 $5,713.50 D 2 YEARS $35.91 $5,835.37 E 3 YEARS $36.73 $5,968.62 F 4 YEARS $37.65 $6,118.12 Classification: JPLT JR PLANNING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $34.41 $5,591.62 B 6 MONTH $35.15 $5,711.87 C 1 YEAR $35.82 $5,820.75 D 2 YEARS $36.61 $5,949.12 E 3 YEARS $37.49 $6,092.12 F 4 YEARS $38.43 $6,244.87 Classification: LACO LAND ACQUISITION COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.61 $6,599.12 B 6 MONTH $41.68 $6,773.00 C 1 YEAR $42.67 $6,933.87 D 2 YEARS $43.70 $7,101.25

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E 3 YEARS $44.78 $7,276.75 F 4 YEARS $45.90 $7,458.75 Classification: LARC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $56.87 $9,241.37 B 6 MONTH $58.24 $9,464.00 C 1 YEAR $59.50 $9,668.75 D 2 YEARS $60.87 $9,891.37 E 3 YEARS $62.25 $10,115.62 F 4 YEARS $63.82 $10,370.75 Classification: LAPS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PLANNING Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $48.36 $7,858.50 B 6 MONTH $49.53 $8,048.62 C 1 YEAR $50.59 $8,220.87 D 2 YEARS $51.76 $8,411.00 E 3 YEARS $52.93 $8,601.12 F 4 YEARS $54.26 $8,817.25 Classification: LEMC LEAD EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.43 $7,007.86 B 6 MONTH $41.35 $7,167.33 C 1 YEAR $42.30 $7,332.00 D 2 YEARS $43.22 $7,491.46 E 3 YEARS $44.24 $7,668.26 F 4 YEARS $45.35 $7,860.66 Classification: LGSA LIFEGUARD SERVICES ASSISTANT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $32.26 $5,591.73 B 6 MONTH $32.91 $5,704.40 C 1 YEAR $33.56 $5,817.06 D 2 YEARS $34.28 $5,941.86 E 3 YEARS $34.90 $6,049.33 F 4 YEARS $35.78 $6,201.86 Classification: LGSS LIFEGUARD SERVICES SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.45 $6,664.66 B 6 MONTH $39.49 $6,844.93 C 1 YEAR $40.37 $6,997.46 D 2 YEARS $41.33 $7,163.86 E 3 YEARS $42.19 $7,312.93 F 4 YEARS $43.24 $7,494.93 Classification: LEQM LIGHT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020

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Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $32.23 $5,586.53 B 6 MONTH $32.96 $5,713.06 C 1 YEAR $33.66 $5,834.40 D 2 YEARS $34.56 $5,990.40 E 3 YEARS $35.11 $6,085.73 F 4 YEARS $35.98 $6,236.53 Classification: MSTS MAINT/SKILLED TRADES SUPE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.56 $7,723.73 B 6 MONTH $45.58 $7,900.53 C 1 YEAR $46.70 $8,094.66 D 2 YEARS $47.71 $8,269.73 E 3 YEARS $48.79 $8,456.93 F 4 YEARS $50.01 $8,668.40 Classification: MAAT MARINA ATTENDANT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.64 $4,964.26 B 6 MONTH $29.17 $5,056.13 C 1 YEAR $29.72 $5,151.46 D 2 YEARS $30.29 $5,250.26 E 3 YEARS $30.85 $5,347.33 F 4 YEARS $31.62 $5,480.80 Classification: MHLP MECHANIC'S HELPER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 6 MONTH $31.82 $5,515.46 C 1 YEAR $32.42 $5,619.46 D 2 YEARS $33.14 $5,744.26 E 3 YEARS $33.79 $5,856.93 F 4 YEARS $34.64 $6,004.26 Classification: MAIL MESSENGER/MAIL CLERK Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.63 $4,962.53 B 6 MONTH $29.16 $5,054.40 C 1 YEAR $29.72 $5,151.46 D 2 YEARS $30.29 $5,250.26 E 3 YEARS $30.85 $5,347.33 F 4 YEARS $31.62 $5,480.80 Classification: MOPS MINING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $49.19 $8,526.26

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B 6 MONTH $50.33 $8,723.86 C 1 YEAR $51.42 $8,912.80 D 2 YEARS $52.67 $9,129.46 E 3 YEARS $53.86 $9,335.73 F 4 YEARS $55.22 $9,571.46 Classification: MINT MINING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.56 $7,030.40 B 6 MONTH $41.51 $7,195.06 C 1 YEAR $42.40 $7,349.33 D 2 YEARS $43.38 $7,519.20 E 3 YEARS $44.35 $7,687.33 F 4 YEARS $45.46 $7,879.73 Classification: NATR NATURALIST Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.64 $6,350.93 B 6 MONTH $37.49 $6,498.26 C 1 YEAR $38.28 $6,635.20 D 2 YEARS $39.18 $6,791.20 E 3 YEARS $40.05 $6,942.00 F 4 YEARS $41.05 $7,115.33 Classification: NAID NATURALIST AIDE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 6 MONTH $31.82 $5,515.46 C 1 YEAR $32.46 $5,626.40 D 2 YEARS $33.14 $5,744.26 E 3 YEARS $33.78 $5,855.20 F 4 YEARS $34.63 $6,002.53 Classification: OAST OFFICE ASSISTANT Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.94 $4,702.75 B 6 MONTH $29.44 $4,784.00 C 1 YEAR $29.86 $4,852.25 D 2 YEARS $30.42 $4,943.25 E 3 YEARS $30.96 $5,031.00 F 4 YEARS $31.73 $5,156.12 Classification: OASM OFFICE ASSISTANT/MEMBERSHIP Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $28.94 $4,702.75 B 6 MONTH $29.44 $4,784.00 C 1 YEAR $29.86 $4,852.25 D 2 YEARS $30.42 $4,943.25

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E 3 YEARS $30.96 $5,031.00 F 4 YEARS $31.73 $5,156.12 Classification: ODRC OUTDOOR RECREATION COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.16 $5,876.00 B 6 MONTH $36.96 $6,006.00 C 1 YEAR $37.70 $6,126.25 D 2 YEARS $38.56 $6,266.00 E 3 YEARS $39.32 $6,389.50 F 4 YEARS $40.30 $6,548.75 Classification: ORCS OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.95 $6,329.37 B 6 MONTH $40.01 $6,501.62 C 1 YEAR $40.90 $6,646.25 D 2 YEARS $41.86 $6,802.25 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: PAIN PAINTER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.23 $6,453.20 B 6 MONTH $38.08 $6,600.53 C 1 YEAR $38.92 $6,746.13 D 2 YEARS $39.79 $6,896.93 E 3 YEARS $40.63 $7,042.53 F 4 YEARS $41.65 $7,219.33 Classification: PAIA PAINTER APPRENTICE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 1 YEAR $33.22 $5,758.13 C 2 YEARS $35.22 $6,104.80 D 3 YEARS $37.23 $6,453.20 Classification: PHLP PAINTER'S HELPER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 6 MONTH $31.82 $5,515.46 C 1 YEAR $32.42 $5,619.46 D 2 YEARS $33.14 $5,744.26 E 3 YEARS $33.79 $5,856.93 F 4 YEARS $34.64 $6,004.26 Classification: PKCS PARK CRAFT SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly

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A START $34.07 $5,905.46 B 6 MONTH $34.86 $6,042.40 C 1 YEAR $35.62 $6,174.13 D 2 YEARS $36.41 $6,311.06 E 3 YEARS $37.08 $6,427.20 F 4 YEARS $38.02 $6,590.13 Classification: PKRG PARK RANGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.77 $5,333.46 B 6 MONTH $31.41 $5,444.40 C 1 YEAR $32.03 $5,551.86 D 2 YEARS $32.71 $5,669.73 E 3 YEARS $33.48 $5,803.20 F 4 YEARS $34.33 $5,950.53 Classification: PR01 PARK RANGER I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $25.33 $4,390.53 B 6 MONTH $25.75 $4,463.33 C 1 YEAR $26.23 $4,546.53 D 2 YEARS $26.69 $4,626.26 E 3 YEARS $27.08 $4,693.86 F 4 YEARS $27.76 $4,811.73 Classification: PSAT PARK SERVICES ATTENDANT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $21.68 $3,757.86 B 6 MONTH $22.06 $3,823.73 C 1 YEAR $22.47 $3,894.80 D 2 YEARS $22.86 $3,962.40 E 3 YEARS $23.50 $4,073.33 F 4 YEARS $24.08 $4,173.86 Classification: PKSW PARK SERVICES WORKER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $25.33 $4,390.53 B 6 MONTH $25.75 $4,463.33 C 1 YEAR $26.23 $4,546.53 D 2 YEARS $26.69 $4,626.26 E 3 YEARS $27.08 $4,693.86 F 4 YEARS $27.76 $4,811.73 Classification: PKS1 PARK SUPERVISOR I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.31 $6,467.06 B 6 MONTH $38.19 $6,619.60 C 1 YEAR $39.01 $6,761.73

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D 2 YEARS $39.90 $6,916.00 E 3 YEARS $40.81 $7,073.73 F 4 YEARS $41.82 $7,248.80 Classification: PKS2 PARK SUPERVISOR II Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.29 $6,983.60 B 6 MONTH $41.38 $7,172.53 C 1 YEAR $42.33 $7,337.20 D 2 YEARS $43.30 $7,505.33 E 3 YEARS $44.20 $7,661.33 F 4 YEARS $45.30 $7,852.00 Classification: PKS3 PARK SUPERVISOR III Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $42.19 $7,312.93 B 6 MONTH $43.23 $7,493.20 C 1 YEAR $44.23 $7,666.53 D 2 YEARS $45.25 $7,843.33 E 3 YEARS $46.44 $8,049.60 F 4 YEARS $47.60 $8,250.66 Classification: PKS4 PARK SUPERVISOR IV Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.56 $7,723.73 B 6 MONTH $45.59 $7,902.26 C 1 YEAR $46.61 $8,079.06 D 2 YEARS $47.68 $8,264.53 E 3 YEARS $48.80 $8,458.66 F 4 YEARS $50.03 $8,671.86 Classification: PLNR PLANNER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.49 $7,067.12 B 6 MONTH $44.44 $7,221.50 C 1 YEAR $45.34 $7,367.75 D 2 YEARS $46.35 $7,531.87 E 3 YEARS $47.28 $7,683.00 F 4 YEARS $48.46 $7,874.75 Classification: PLUM PLUMBER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.58 $6,860.53 B 6 MONTH $40.50 $7,020.00 C 1 YEAR $41.42 $7,179.46 D 2 YEARS $42.31 $7,333.73 E 3 YEARS $43.28 $7,501.86 F 4 YEARS $44.36 $7,689.06

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Classification: PREA PREPARATOR AIDE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 6 MONTH $31.82 $5,515.46 C 1 YEAR $32.46 $5,626.40 D 2 YEARS $33.14 $5,744.26 E 3 YEARS $33.78 $5,855.20 F 4 YEARS $34.63 $6,002.53 Classification: PRPL PRINCIPAL PLANNER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $56.80 $9,230.00 B 6 MONTH $58.16 $9,451.00 C 1 YEAR $59.49 $9,667.12 D 2 YEARS $60.76 $9,873.50 E 3 YEARS $62.10 $10,091.25 F 4 YEARS $63.65 $10,343.12 Classification: PJCO PROJECT COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.58 $7,244.25 B 6 MONTH $45.61 $7,411.62 C 1 YEAR $46.61 $7,574.12 D 2 YEARS $47.70 $7,751.25 E 3 YEARS $48.77 $7,925.12 F 4 YEARS $49.98 $8,121.75 Classification: PJMG PROJECT MANAGER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $52.56 $8,541.00 B 6 MONTH $53.76 $8,736.00 C 1 YEAR $54.94 $8,927.75 D 2 YEARS $56.21 $9,134.12 E 3 YEARS $57.49 $9,342.12 F 4 YEARS $58.94 $9,577.75 Classification: PISP PUBLIC INFO SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $46.42 $7,543.25 B 6 MONTH $47.49 $7,717.12 C 1 YEAR $48.51 $7,882.87 D 2 YEARS $49.61 $8,061.62 E 3 YEARS $50.81 $8,256.62 F 4 YEARS $52.07 $8,461.37 Classification: PINS PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly

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A START $40.35 $6,556.87 B 6 MONTH $41.23 $6,699.87 C 1 YEAR $42.09 $6,839.62 D 2 YEARS $43.02 $6,990.75 E 3 YEARS $43.91 $7,135.37 F 4 YEARS $45.01 $7,314.12 Classification: PUCO PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.16 $7,176.00 B 6 MONTH $45.37 $7,372.62 C 1 YEAR $46.38 $7,536.75 D 2 YEARS $47.45 $7,710.62 E 3 YEARS $48.47 $7,876.37 F 4 YEARS $49.68 $8,073.00 Classification: RLSP RANGELAND SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.36 $8,346.00 B 6 MONTH $52.65 $8,555.62 C 1 YEAR $53.96 $8,768.50 D 2 YEARS $55.29 $8,984.62 E 3 YEARS $56.66 $9,207.25 F 4 YEARS $58.08 $9,438.00 Classification: RPSP REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $48.36 $7,858.50 B 6 MONTH $49.53 $8,048.62 C 1 YEAR $50.59 $8,220.87 D 2 YEARS $51.76 $8,411.00 E 3 YEARS $52.93 $8,601.12 F 4 YEARS $54.26 $8,817.25 Classification: RAST RECREATION ASSISTANT Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $32.26 $5,242.25 B 6 MONTH $32.91 $5,347.87 C 1 YEAR $33.56 $5,453.50 D 2 YEARS $34.28 $5,570.50 E 3 YEARS $34.90 $5,671.25 F 4 YEARS $35.78 $5,814.25 Classification: RAAE RES ANALYST, AQUATIC EXHIBITS Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.31 $6,387.87 B 6 MONTH $40.18 $6,529.25 C 1 YEAR $41.01 $6,664.12

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D 2 YEARS $41.88 $6,805.50 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: RATD RES ANALYST, TRAILS DEVELOP Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.46 $6,249.75 B 6 MONTH $39.32 $6,389.50 C 1 YEAR $40.13 $6,521.12 D 2 YEARS $40.98 $6,659.25 E 3 YEARS $41.82 $6,795.75 F 4 YEARS $42.87 $6,966.37 Classification: RESC RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.74 $6,132.75 B 6 MONTH $38.57 $6,267.62 C 1 YEAR $39.34 $6,392.75 D 2 YEARS $40.21 $6,534.12 E 3 YEARS $41.06 $6,672.25 F 4 YEARS $42.09 $6,839.62 Classification: RESS RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.80 $5,167.50 B 6 MONTH $32.37 $5,260.12 C 1 YEAR $32.92 $5,349.50 D 2 YEARS $33.60 $5,460.00 E 3 YEARS $34.21 $5,559.12 F 4 YEARS $35.08 $5,700.50 Classification: RESP RESERVATIONS SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.15 $7,174.37 B 6 MONTH $45.19 $7,343.37 C 1 YEAR $46.22 $7,510.75 D 2 YEARS $47.27 $7,681.37 E 3 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12 F 4 YEARS $49.59 $8,058.37 Classification: REST RESERVATIONS SUPPORT TECH Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.60 $5,947.50 B 6 MONTH $37.31 $6,062.87 C 1 YEAR $38.08 $6,188.00 D 2 YEARS $38.89 $6,319.62 E 3 YEARS $39.77 $6,462.62 F 4 YEARS $40.77 $6,625.12

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Classification: RSAN RESOURCE ANALYST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.46 $6,249.75 B 6 MONTH $39.32 $6,389.50 C 1 YEAR $40.13 $6,521.12 D 2 YEARS $40.98 $6,659.25 E 3 YEARS $41.82 $6,795.75 F 4 YEARS $42.87 $6,966.37 Classification: REV1 REVENUE ANALYST I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.60 $6,110.00 B 6 MONTH $38.42 $6,243.25 C 1 YEAR $39.21 $6,371.62 D 2 YEARS $40.07 $6,511.37 E 3 YEARS $40.88 $6,643.00 F 4 YEARS $41.90 $6,808.75 Classification: REV2 REVENUE ANALYST II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.61 $6,599.12 B 6 MONTH $41.68 $6,773.00 C 1 YEAR $42.67 $6,933.87 D 2 YEARS $43.66 $7,094.75 E 3 YEARS $44.58 $7,244.25 F 4 YEARS $45.68 $7,423.00 Classification: RTSP ROADS & TRAILS SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.56 $7,723.73 B 6 MONTH $45.58 $7,900.53 C 1 YEAR $46.70 $8,094.66 D 2 YEARS $47.71 $8,269.73 E 3 YEARS $48.79 $8,456.93 F 4 YEARS $50.01 $8,668.40 Classification: SSMW SANIT SYSTM MAINT WORKER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $34.43 $5,967.86 B 6 MONTH $35.19 $6,099.60 C 1 YEAR $35.98 $6,236.53 D 2 YEARS $36.73 $6,366.53 E 3 YEARS $37.45 $6,491.33 F 4 YEARS $38.40 $6,656.00 Classification: SSRC SANIT SYSTM/RECY COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly

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A START $36.05 $6,248.66 B 6 MONTH $36.88 $6,392.53 C 1 YEAR $37.62 $6,520.80 D 2 YEARS $38.43 $6,661.20 E 3 YEARS $39.21 $6,796.40 F 4 YEARS $40.19 $6,966.26 Classification: SSRS SANIT SYSTM/RECY SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $41.28 $7,155.20 B 6 MONTH $42.40 $7,349.33 C 1 YEAR $43.31 $7,507.06 D 2 YEARS $44.35 $7,687.33 E 3 YEARS $45.30 $7,852.00 F 4 YEARS $46.44 $8,049.60 Classification: SSEC SECRETARY/STENOGRAPHER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $32.28 $5,245.50 B 6 MONTH $32.87 $5,341.37 C 1 YEAR $33.45 $5,435.62 D 2 YEARS $34.12 $5,544.50 E 3 YEARS $34.73 $5,643.62 F 4 YEARS $35.59 $5,783.37 Classification: SHLP SIGN MAKER'S HELPER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 6 MONTH $31.82 $5,515.46 C 1 YEAR $32.42 $5,619.46 D 2 YEARS $33.14 $5,744.26 E 3 YEARS $33.79 $5,856.93 F 4 YEARS $34.64 $6,004.26 Classification: SADS SR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $33.01 $5,364.12 B 6 MONTH $33.68 $5,473.00 C 1 YEAR $34.34 $5,580.25 D 2 YEARS $35.11 $5,705.37 E 3 YEARS $35.91 $5,835.37 F 4 YEARS $36.81 $5,981.62 Classification: SRCI SR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $45.77 $7,933.46 B 6 MONTH $46.83 $8,117.20 C 1 YEAR $47.87 $8,297.46

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D 2 YEARS $49.01 $8,495.06 E 3 YEARS $50.12 $8,687.46 F 4 YEARS $51.36 $8,902.40 Classification: SRDT SR DRAFTING TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.61 $6,599.12 B 6 MONTH $41.68 $6,773.00 C 1 YEAR $42.67 $6,933.87 D 2 YEARS $43.66 $7,094.75 E 3 YEARS $44.58 $7,244.25 F 4 YEARS $45.68 $7,423.00 Classification: SEGD SR ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DSGNR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.51 $6,848.40 B 6 MONTH $40.44 $7,009.60 C 1 YEAR $41.32 $7,162.13 D 2 YEARS $42.23 $7,319.86 E 3 YEARS $43.14 $7,477.60 F 4 YEARS $44.22 $7,664.80 Classification: SEMA SR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC APPRENTC Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.06 $5,210.40 B 1 YEAR $31.46 $5,453.06 C 2 YEARS $32.72 $5,671.46 D 3 YEARS $34.35 $5,954.00 E 4 YEARS $35.80 $6,205.33 Classification: SRGD SR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.51 $6,848.40 B 6 MONTH $40.44 $7,009.60 C 1 YEAR $41.32 $7,162.13 D 2 YEARS $42.23 $7,319.86 E 3 YEARS $43.14 $7,477.60 F 4 YEARS $44.22 $7,664.80 Classification: SIST SR IS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.77 $7,112.62 B 6 MONTH $44.73 $7,268.62 C 1 YEAR $45.62 $7,413.25 D 2 YEARS $46.66 $7,582.25 E 3 YEARS $47.59 $7,733.37 F 4 YEARS $48.78 $7,926.75 Classification: SPLN SR PLANNER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020

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Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $47.67 $7,746.37 B 6 MONTH $48.82 $7,933.25 C 1 YEAR $49.94 $8,115.25 D 2 YEARS $51.00 $8,287.50 E 3 YEARS $52.14 $8,472.75 F 4 YEARS $53.44 $8,684.00 Classification: SRPS SR REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.13 $8,308.62 B 6 MONTH $52.30 $8,498.75 C 1 YEAR $53.44 $8,684.00 D 2 YEARS $54.68 $8,885.50 E 3 YEARS $55.92 $9,087.00 F 4 YEARS $57.33 $9,316.12 Classification: STOK STOCK CLERK/DRIVER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $31.21 $5,409.73 B 6 MONTH $31.82 $5,515.46 C 1 YEAR $32.46 $5,626.40 D 2 YEARS $33.14 $5,744.26 E 3 YEARS $33.78 $5,855.20 F 4 YEARS $34.63 $6,002.53 Classification: STSP STORES SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.49 $6,324.93 B 6 MONTH $37.37 $6,477.46 C 1 YEAR $38.15 $6,612.66 D 2 YEARS $39.03 $6,765.20 E 3 YEARS $39.90 $6,916.00 F 4 YEARS $40.91 $7,091.06 Classification: SLDS SUPERVISING LAND SURVEYOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $54.62 $9,467.46 B 6 MONTH $55.91 $9,691.06 C 1 YEAR $57.07 $9,892.13 D 2 YEARS $58.49 $10,138.26 E 3 YEARS $59.81 $10,367.06 F 4 YEARS $61.31 $10,627.06 Classification: SUN1 SUPERVISING NATURALIST I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.28 $6,981.86

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B 6 MONTH $41.38 $7,172.53 C 1 YEAR $42.30 $7,332.00 D 2 YEARS $43.29 $7,503.60 E 3 YEARS $44.20 $7,661.33 F 4 YEARS $45.30 $7,852.00 Classification: SUN2 SUPERVISING NATURALIST II Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $44.56 $7,723.73 B 6 MONTH $45.59 $7,902.26 C 1 YEAR $46.61 $8,079.06 D 2 YEARS $47.68 $8,264.53 E 3 YEARS $48.80 $8,458.66 F 4 YEARS $50.03 $8,671.86 Classification: SWRC SWITCHBOARD OP/RECEPTIONIST Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $30.09 $4,889.62 B 6 MONTH $30.56 $4,966.00 C 1 YEAR $31.06 $5,047.25 D 2 YEARS $31.62 $5,138.25 E 3 YEARS $32.15 $5,224.37 F 4 YEARS $32.96 $5,356.00 Classification: SYSA SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $52.80 $8,580.00 B 6 MONTH $54.05 $8,783.12 C 1 YEAR $55.28 $8,983.00 D 2 YEARS $56.54 $9,187.75 E 3 YEARS $57.85 $9,400.62 F 4 YEARS $59.31 $9,637.87 Classification: TCOO TRAILS COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.90 $6,646.25 B 6 MONTH $41.96 $6,818.50 C 1 YEAR $42.97 $6,982.62 D 2 YEARS $43.97 $7,145.12 E 3 YEARS $44.88 $7,293.00 F 4 YEARS $46.00 $7,475.00 Classification: TRDR TRUCK DRIVER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: * Step Hourly Monthly A START $32.06 $5,557.06 B 6 MONTH $32.70 $5,668.00 C 1 YEAR $33.35 $5,780.66 D 2 YEARS $34.04 $5,900.26

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E 3 YEARS $34.74 $6,021.60 F 4 YEARS $35.60 $6,170.66 Classification: VEG1 VEGETATION ECOLOGIST I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.31 $6,387.87 B 6 MONTH $40.18 $6,529.25 C 1 YEAR $41.01 $6,664.12 D 2 YEARS $41.88 $6,805.50 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: VEG2 VEGETATION ECOLOGIST II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.39 $7,050.87 B 6 MONTH $44.35 $7,206.87 C 1 YEAR $45.26 $7,354.75 D 2 YEARS $46.24 $7,514.00 E 3 YEARS $47.19 $7,668.37 F 4 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12 Classification: VOLC VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $38.95 $6,329.37 B 6 MONTH $40.01 $6,501.62 C 1 YEAR $40.90 $6,646.25 D 2 YEARS $41.86 $6,802.25 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: VPSU VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $36.16 $5,876.00 B 6 MONTH $36.96 $6,006.00 C 1 YEAR $37.70 $6,126.25 D 2 YEARS $38.56 $6,266.00 E 3 YEARS $39.32 $6,389.50 F 4 YEARS $40.30 $6,548.75 Classification: WMSP WATER MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $47.54 $7,725.25 B 6 MONTH $48.63 $7,902.37 C 1 YEAR $49.74 $8,082.75 D 2 YEARS $50.90 $8,271.25 E 3 YEARS $52.03 $8,454.87 F 4 YEARS $53.34 $8,667.75 Classification: WMAT WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020

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Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.36 $6,396.00 B 6 MONTH $40.14 $6,522.75 C 1 YEAR $40.97 $6,657.62 D 2 YEARS $41.82 $6,795.75 E 3 YEARS $42.79 $6,953.37 F 4 YEARS $43.86 $7,127.25 Classification: WUMS WATER UTILITIES MAINT SUPE Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $46.94 $8,136.26 B 6 MONTH $48.02 $8,323.46 C 1 YEAR $49.19 $8,526.26 D 2 YEARS $50.26 $8,711.73 E 3 YEARS $51.39 $8,907.60 F 4 YEARS $52.68 $9,131.20 Classification: WUMT WATER UTILITIES MAINT TECH Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.56 $7,030.40 B 6 MONTH $41.51 $7,195.06 C 1 YEAR $42.40 $7,349.33 D 2 YEARS $43.38 $7,519.20 E 3 YEARS $44.35 $7,687.33 F 4 YEARS $45.46 $7,879.73 Classification: WEBD WEBSITE DESIGNER Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $40.35 $6,556.87 B 6 MONTH $41.23 $6,699.87 C 1 YEAR $42.09 $6,839.62 D 2 YEARS $43.02 $6,990.75 E 3 YEARS $43.91 $7,135.37 F 4 YEARS $45.01 $7,314.12 Classification: WLF1 WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST I Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $39.31 $6,387.87 B 6 MONTH $40.18 $6,529.25 C 1 YEAR $41.01 $6,664.12 D 2 YEARS $41.88 $6,805.50 E 3 YEARS $42.74 $6,945.25 F 4 YEARS $43.81 $7,119.12 Classification: WLF2 WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: AFSC Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.39 $7,050.87

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B 6 MONTH $44.35 $7,206.87 C 1 YEAR $45.26 $7,354.75 D 2 YEARS $46.24 $7,514.00 E 3 YEARS $47.19 $7,668.37 F 4 YEARS $48.37 $7,860.12

* Inactive classifications. Should the Park District recruit for any of these, AFSCME MOU Article 5.5 shall apply (requires Meet & Confer). ** Equipment Service Manager received 7.5% extra pay (shift differential) while there is a second shift. If the second shift is eliminated the Equipment Service Manager position will revert back to Crew Supervisor level.

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Annual Cost of Living Adjustment: Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2017, a general increase of 4.3% is authorized. Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2018, a general increase of 3.0% is authorized. Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2019, a general increase of 3.0% is authorized. Effective the pay period that includes April 1, 2020, a general increase of 2.5% is authorized. Effective September 19, 2015, salary range adjustments were authorized, per Board Resolution 2015-07-184. Values for steps 1C were in effect prior to the adjustment.

Classification: ACCG ACCOUNTING MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: ADSM ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: AGAS AGM, ACQUIS/STEW/DEVELOPMENT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG08 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $85.92 $14,892.80 B 1 YEAR $90.21 $15,636.40 C 2 YEARS $94.70 $16,414.66 D 3 YEARS $99.44 $17,236.26 E 4 YEARS $104.43 $18,101.20 F 5 YEARS $109.68 $19,011.20 G MERIT $115.16 $19,961.06 H MERIT $120.91 $20,957.73 I MERIT $126.95 $22,004.66 Classification: AGDC AGM, DISTRICT COUNSEL Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG09 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $94.52 $16,383.46 B 1 YEAR $99.21 $17,196.40

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C 2 YEARS $104.20 $18,061.33 D 3 YEARS $109.38 $18,959.20 E 4 YEARS $114.85 $19,907.33 F 5 YEARS $120.63 $20,909.20 G MERIT $126.66 $21,954.40 H MERIT $132.99 $23,051.60 I MERIT $139.65 $24,206.00 Classification: AGFC AGM, FINANCE & MGMT SVCS/CFO Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG08 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $85.92 $14,892.80 B 1 YEAR $90.21 $15,636.40 C 2 YEARS $94.70 $16,414.66 D 3 YEARS $99.44 $17,236.26 E 4 YEARS $104.43 $18,101.20 F 5 YEARS $109.68 $19,011.20 G MERIT $115.16 $19,961.06 H MERIT $120.91 $20,957.73 I MERIT $126.95 $22,004.66 Classification: AGOP AGM, OPERATIONS Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG09 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $94.52 $16,383.46 B 1 YEAR $99.21 $17,196.40 C 2 YEARS $104.20 $18,061.33 D 3 YEARS $109.38 $18,959.20 E 4 YEARS $114.85 $19,907.33 F 5 YEARS $120.63 $20,909.20 G MERIT $126.66 $21,954.40 H MERIT $132.99 $23,051.60 I MERIT $139.65 $24,206.00 Classification: AGPA AGM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG07 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $78.08 $13,533.86 B 1 YEAR $82.01 $14,215.06 C 2 YEARS $86.12 $14,927.46 D 3 YEARS $90.42 $15,672.80 E 4 YEARS $94.92 $16,452.80 F 5 YEARS $99.65 $17,272.66 G MERIT $104.64 $18,137.60 H MERIT $109.85 $19,040.66 I MERIT $115.35 $19,994.00 Classification: AGPS AGM, PUBLIC SAFETY Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG09 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $94.52 $16,383.46 B 1 YEAR $99.21 $17,196.40

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C 2 YEARS $104.20 $18,061.33 D 3 YEARS $109.38 $18,959.20 E 4 YEARS $114.85 $19,907.33 F 5 YEARS $120.63 $20,909.20 G MERIT $126.66 $21,954.40 H MERIT $132.99 $23,051.60 I MERIT $139.65 $24,206.00 Classification: AQMG AQUATIC MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: ADC1 ASSISTANT DISTRICT COUNSEL I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG06 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $71.50 $12,393.33 B 1 YEAR $75.07 $13,012.13 C 2 YEARS $78.86 $13,669.06 D 3 YEARS $82.79 $14,350.26 E 4 YEARS $86.96 $15,073.06 F 5 YEARS $91.31 $15,827.06 G MERIT $95.89 $16,620.93 H MERIT $100.69 $17,452.93 I MERIT $105.71 $18,323.06 Classification: ADC2 ASSISTANT DISTRICT COUNSEL II Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG07 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $78.08 $13,533.86 B 1 YEAR $82.01 $14,215.06 C 2 YEARS $86.12 $14,927.46 D 3 YEARS $90.42 $15,672.80 E 4 YEARS $94.92 $16,452.80 F 5 YEARS $99.65 $17,272.66 G MERIT $104.64 $18,137.60 H MERIT $109.85 $19,040.66 I MERIT $115.35 $19,994.00 Classification: ASFO ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80

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C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: ASFC ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG04 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $59.10 $10,244.00 B 1 YEAR $62.02 $10,750.13 C 2 YEARS $65.12 $11,287.46 D 3 YEARS $68.37 $11,850.80 E 4 YEARS $71.79 $12,443.60 F 5 YEARS $75.39 $13,067.60 G MERIT $79.15 $13,719.33 H MERIT $83.11 $14,405.73 I MERIT $87.28 $15,128.53 Classification: AUMG AUDIT MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: BEMG BENEFITS MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: BUDG BUDGET MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26

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C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: BSMG BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG04 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $59.10 $10,244.00 B 1 YEAR $62.02 $10,750.13 C 2 YEARS $65.12 $11,287.46 D 3 YEARS $68.37 $11,850.80 E 4 YEARS $71.79 $12,443.60 F 5 YEARS $75.39 $13,067.60 G MERIT $79.15 $13,719.33 H MERIT $83.11 $14,405.73 I MERIT $87.28 $15,128.53 Classification: CPMG CAPITAL PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: CHIO CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80 C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: CHDC CHIEF, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80

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C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: CHGA CHIEF, GOV & LEG AFFAIRS Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG04 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $59.10 $10,244.00 B 1 YEAR $62.02 $10,750.13 C 2 YEARS $65.12 $11,287.46 D 3 YEARS $68.37 $11,850.80 E 4 YEARS $71.79 $12,443.60 F 5 YEARS $75.39 $13,067.60 G MERIT $79.15 $13,719.33 H MERIT $83.11 $14,405.73 I MERIT $87.28 $15,128.53 Classification: CHRO CHIEF, HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG07 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $78.08 $13,533.86 B 1 YEAR $82.01 $14,215.06 C 2 YEARS $86.12 $14,927.46 D 3 YEARS $90.42 $15,672.80 E 4 YEARS $94.92 $16,452.80 F 5 YEARS $99.65 $17,272.66 G MERIT $104.64 $18,137.60 H MERIT $109.85 $19,040.66 I MERIT $115.35 $19,994.00 Classification: CHIR CHIEF, INTERP & REC SVCS Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80 C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: CHLA CHIEF, LAND ACQUISITION Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80

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C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: CHMS CHIEF, MAINT & SKILLED TRADES Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80 C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: CHPO CHIEF, PARK OPERATIONS Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG06 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $71.50 $12,393.33 B 1 YEAR $75.07 $13,012.13 C 2 YEARS $78.86 $13,669.06 D 3 YEARS $82.79 $14,350.26 E 4 YEARS $86.96 $15,073.06 F 5 YEARS $91.31 $15,827.06 G MERIT $95.89 $16,620.93 H MERIT $100.69 $17,452.93 I MERIT $105.71 $18,323.06 Classification: CHPG CHIEF, PLANNING AND GIS Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80 C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: CHST CHIEF, STEWARDSHIP Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80

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C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: COTB CLERK OF THE BOARD Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: COMM COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS MGR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: CRMG COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: COMG CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00

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C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: CDMG CREATIVE DESIGN MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: DPGM DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG10 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $109.17 $18,922.80 B 1 YEAR $114.69 $19,879.60 C 2 YEARS $120.40 $20,869.33 D 3 YEARS $126.39 $21,907.60 E 4 YEARS $132.73 $23,006.53 F 5 YEARS $139.39 $24,160.93 G MERIT $146.36 $25,369.06 H MERIT $153.69 $26,639.60 I MERIT $161.37 $27,970.80 Classification: DESM DESIGN MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: DOFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG01 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $48.87 $8,470.80 B 1 YEAR $51.32 $8,895.46

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C 2 YEARS $53.85 $9,334.00 D 3 YEARS $56.54 $9,800.26 E 4 YEARS $59.38 $10,292.53 F 5 YEARS $62.34 $10,805.60 G MERIT $65.47 $11,348.13 H MERIT $68.74 $11,914.93 I MERIT $72.17 $12,509.46 Classification: ENVM ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: ENSM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: FACM FACILITIES MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: FCHF FIRE CHIEF Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG07 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $78.08 $13,533.86 B 1 YEAR $82.01 $14,215.06

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C 2 YEARS $86.12 $14,927.46 D 3 YEARS $90.42 $15,672.80 E 4 YEARS $94.92 $16,452.80 F 5 YEARS $99.65 $17,272.66 G MERIT $104.64 $18,137.60 H MERIT $109.85 $19,040.66 I MERIT $115.35 $19,994.00 Classification: FIPM FISHERIES PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: FLMG FLEET MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: FOMG FOUNDATION PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: GNMG GENERAL MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG11 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $126.39 $21,907.60 B 1 YEAR $132.77 $23,013.46

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C 2 YEARS $139.39 $24,160.93 D 3 YEARS $146.33 $25,363.86 E 4 YEARS $153.68 $26,637.86 F 5 YEARS $161.38 $27,972.53 G MERIT $169.42 $29,366.13 H MERIT $177.93 $30,841.20 I MERIT $186.81 $32,380.40 Classification: GAMG GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: GRMG GRANTS MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: HRAP HR ANALYST, PRINCIPAL Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: HRA1 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG00 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.12 $7,474.13 B 1 YEAR $44.15 $7,652.66

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C 2 YEARS $45.28 $7,848.53 D 3 YEARS $46.43 $8,047.86 E 4 YEARS $47.58 $8,247.20 F 5 YEARS $48.78 $8,455.20 G MERIT $51.21 $8,876.40 H MERIT $53.77 $9,320.13 I MERIT $56.46 $9,786.40 Classification: HRA2 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG01 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $48.87 $8,470.80 B 1 YEAR $51.32 $8,895.46 C 2 YEARS $53.85 $9,334.00 D 3 YEARS $56.54 $9,800.26 E 4 YEARS $59.38 $10,292.53 F 5 YEARS $62.34 $10,805.60 G MERIT $65.47 $11,348.13 H MERIT $68.74 $11,914.93 I MERIT $72.17 $12,509.46 Classification: HRSR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SENIOR Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: ISSM INFO SVCS SYSTEMS MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: LGAS LEG AFFAIRS & POL MGMT SPEC Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG01 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $48.87 $8,470.80 B 1 YEAR $51.32 $8,895.46

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C 2 YEARS $53.85 $9,334.00 D 3 YEARS $56.54 $9,800.26 E 4 YEARS $59.38 $10,292.53 F 5 YEARS $62.34 $10,805.60 G MERIT $65.47 $11,348.13 H MERIT $68.74 $11,914.93 I MERIT $72.17 $12,509.46 Classification: MASP MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG04 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $59.10 $10,244.00 B 1 YEAR $62.02 $10,750.13 C 2 YEARS $65.12 $11,287.46 D 3 YEARS $68.37 $11,850.80 E 4 YEARS $71.79 $12,443.60 F 5 YEARS $75.39 $13,067.60 G MERIT $79.15 $13,719.33 H MERIT $83.11 $14,405.73 I MERIT $87.28 $15,128.53 Classification: MGAN MANAGEMENT ANALYST Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG01 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $48.87 $8,470.80 B 1 YEAR $51.32 $8,895.46 C 2 YEARS $53.85 $9,334.00 D 3 YEARS $56.54 $9,800.26 E 4 YEARS $59.38 $10,292.53 F 5 YEARS $62.34 $10,805.60 G MERIT $65.47 $11,348.13 H MERIT $68.74 $11,914.93 I MERIT $72.17 $12,509.46 Classification: PUMG PARK UNIT MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG04 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $59.10 $10,244.00 B 1 YEAR $62.02 $10,750.13 C 2 YEARS $65.12 $11,287.46 D 3 YEARS $68.37 $11,850.80 E 4 YEARS $71.79 $12,443.60 F 5 YEARS $75.39 $13,067.60 G MERIT $79.15 $13,719.33 H MERIT $83.11 $14,405.73 I MERIT $87.28 $15,128.53 Classification: CAPT POLICE CAPTAIN Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG07 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $78.08 $13,533.86 B 1 YEAR $82.01 $14,215.06

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C 2 YEARS $86.12 $14,927.46 D 3 YEARS $90.42 $15,672.80 E 4 YEARS $94.92 $16,452.80 F 5 YEARS $99.65 $17,272.66 G MERIT $104.64 $18,137.60 H MERIT $109.85 $19,040.66 I MERIT $115.35 $19,994.00 Classification: LTPS POLICE LIEUTENANT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80 C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: RIRS REG INTERP & REC SVCS MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG04 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $59.10 $10,244.00 B 1 YEAR $62.02 $10,750.13 C 2 YEARS $65.12 $11,287.46 D 3 YEARS $68.37 $11,850.80 E 4 YEARS $71.79 $12,443.60 F 5 YEARS $75.39 $13,067.60 G MERIT $79.15 $13,719.33 H MERIT $83.11 $14,405.73 I MERIT $87.28 $15,128.53 Classification: RIMG RISK MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: RCAO RPF, CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG05 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $64.97 $11,261.46 B 1 YEAR $68.22 $11,824.80

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C 2 YEARS $71.67 $12,422.80 D 3 YEARS $75.25 $13,043.33 E 4 YEARS $78.95 $13,684.66 F 5 YEARS $82.90 $14,369.33 G MERIT $87.03 $15,085.20 H MERIT $91.39 $15,840.93 I MERIT $95.96 $16,633.06 Classification: TRDM TRADES MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG03 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $53.73 $9,313.20 B 1 YEAR $56.40 $9,776.00 C 2 YEARS $59.22 $10,264.80 D 3 YEARS $62.21 $10,783.06 E 4 YEARS $65.30 $11,318.66 F 5 YEARS $68.54 $11,880.26 G MERIT $71.98 $12,476.53 H MERIT $75.55 $13,095.33 I MERIT $79.34 $13,752.26 Classification: TRMG TRAILS DEVELOP PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: WVPM WILDLAND VEG PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26 C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73 Classification: WIPM WILDLIFE PROGRAM MANAGER Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: MG02 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $51.32 $8,895.46 B 1 YEAR $53.84 $9,332.26

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C 2 YEARS $56.53 $9,798.53 D 3 YEARS $59.37 $10,290.80 E 4 YEARS $62.33 $10,803.86 F 5 YEARS $65.45 $11,344.66 G MERIT $68.73 $11,913.20 H MERIT $72.16 $12,507.73 I MERIT $75.76 $13,131.73

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Classification: CSEC CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: CON1 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $37.38 $6,074.25 B 6 MONTH $38.23 $6,212.37 C 1 YEAR $39.08 $6,350.50 D 2 YEARS $39.92 $6,487.00 E 3 YEARS $40.79 $6,628.37 F 4 YEARS $41.67 $6,771.37 G MERIT $43.76 $7,111.00 H MERIT $45.95 $7,466.87 I MERIT $48.25 $7,840.62 Classification: ESEC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: CON2 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.12 $7,007.00 B 6 MONTH $44.15 $7,174.37 C 1 YEAR $45.28 $7,358.00 D 2 YEARS $46.43 $7,544.87 E 3 YEARS $47.58 $7,731.75 F 4 YEARS $48.78 $7,926.75 G MERIT $51.21 $8,321.62 H MERIT $53.77 $8,737.62 I MERIT $56.46 $9,174.75 Classification: HRTC HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: CON2 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.12 $7,007.00 B 6 MONTH $44.15 $7,174.37 C 1 YEAR $45.28 $7,358.00 D 2 YEARS $46.43 $7,544.87 E 3 YEARS $47.58 $7,731.75 F 4 YEARS $48.78 $7,926.75 G MERIT $51.21 $8,321.62 H MERIT $53.77 $8,737.62 I MERIT $56.46 $9,174.75 Classification: LEGA LEGAL ASSISTANT Daily Hours: 7.5 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: CON2 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.12 $7,007.00 B 6 MONTH $44.15 $7,174.37 C 1 YEAR $45.28 $7,358.00 D 2 YEARS $46.43 $7,544.87

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E 3 YEARS $47.58 $7,731.75 F 4 YEARS $48.78 $7,926.75 G MERIT $51.21 $8,321.62 H MERIT $53.77 $8,737.62 I MERIT $56.46 $9,174.75 Classification: LEAS LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Daily Hours: 8 Effective: 03/28/2020 Range: CON2 Note: Step Hourly Monthly A START $43.12 $7,474.13 B 6 MONTH $44.15 $7,652.66 C 1 YEAR $45.28 $7,848.53 D 2 YEARS $46.43 $8,047.86 E 3 YEARS $47.58 $8,247.20 F 4 YEARS $48.78 $8,455.20 G MERIT $51.21 $8,876.40 H MERIT $53.77 $9,320.13 I MERIT $56.46 $9,786.40

Report ID: Salary Schedule Report - Confidential Page: 2 103 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

h. Authorization to Approve and Adopt an Amendment to the East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule as of March 28, 2020 to conform with a 2.5% Cost of Living Increase for Certain Employees Previously Approved by the Board of Directors (Walsh/Alvarez)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors approve and adopt an amendment to the Park District’s Salary Schedule (Attachment I), which designates all classifications and the corresponding salary range for employment at the East Bay Regional Park District including the approved cost of living adjustment (COLA) effective the pay period which includes April 1, 2020 for AFSCME members per their applicable Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Management, and Confidential employees as noted below.

REVENUE/COST

The estimated increased costs in 2020 for the AFSCME, Management, and Confidential cost of living adjustment, including all salary related benefits such as payroll taxes and retirement costs, is approximately $2.4 million. These amounts have been included in the 2020 Adopted budget.

BACKGROUND

Pursuant to the negotiated terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the East Bay Regional Park District and AFSCME Local 2428, a 2.5% cost of living adjustment salary increase will be applied to the classifications represented by ASFCME Local 2428 effective the pay period including April 1, 2020.

Pursuant to Resolution 2017-09-258, a 2.5% cost of living adjustment salary increase will be applied to Management and Confidential classifications effective the pay period including April 1, 2020. Salary recommendations for Seasonal classifications adjustments will be brought before the Board of Directors on April 7, 2020.

ALTERNATIVES None recommended.

104 ATTACHMENT I. East Bay Regional Park District Salary Schedule as of March 28, 2020

105 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULE AS OF MARCH 28, 2020 TO CONFORM WITH A 2.5% COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors establishes wages and benefits for employees of the Park District; and

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ASFCME Local 2428 and the East Bay Regional Park District was adopted effective April 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Section 23.1 of the AFSCME Local 2428 MOU agrees to a 2.5% cost of living adjustment effective the pay period including April 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors authorized similar adjustment to wage levels for unrepresented employees for the same period covered by the four year 2017-2021 MOU between the Park District and AFSCME Local 2428 (Resolution Number 2017-08-219) for purposes of consistency and to minimize compensation compaction; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 2017-08-219 authorizes a 2.5% cost of living adjustment effective the pay period including April 1, 2020 for Management and Confidential classifications; and

WHEREAS, The salary ranges set forth in Attachment I shall reflect salary changes provided in any Memorandum of Understanding, Side Letters of Agreement, or resolution setting forth the wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for all employees of the East Bay Regional Park District;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the adoption of the salary schedule effective March 28, 2020; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April 2020, by the following vote:

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107 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

i. Authorization to Purchase Cisco Flex Plan Subscription Agreement Contract for Voice Services from AMS.Net (Tallerico/Auker)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the purchase of an annual Cisco Flex Plan subscription contract agreement from AMS.Net for maintenance and support services related to the Park District’s voice over internet protocol (VOIP) system.

REVENUE/COST

The cost of this support agreement is a 5-year term with a fixed annual cost of $42,374. Funding is available in the Information Services budget, Account No.101-4150-000-6443 (Maintenance Contracts).

BACKGROUND

The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) uses Cisco network and telephone products as a standard to provide voice services to all Park District facilities. These products require upgrades, technical support and hardware replacement in the event of a failure. The voice network support is an annual expense to protect the Park District’s investment in network hardware, software and telephones to maintain critical business services. This support package allows for upgrades of software, replacements of failed hardware and call-in support on the critical core components of the Park District network.

AMS.Net is a Gold Certified reseller of Cisco networking equipment and Cisco SmartNet support agreements. AMS.Net has been the Park District’s primary support vendor for the Cisco VOIP telephone system and networking products since 2008.

These purchases are made under the Merced County Focus Contract, Contract No. 2015109; this eliminates the State law requirement to bid for equipment purchases. Although bidding is not required, Board authorization is necessary since the purchase amount exceeds $50,000 over a 5-year period.

108 ALTERNATIVES

The Board could decline to purchase the annual support agreement at this time. Due to the critical nature of this equipment for maintaining access to critical network and telephone applications used by the entire Park District, this alternative is not recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CISCO FLEX PLAN SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT CONTRACT FOR VOICE SERVICES FROM AMS.NET

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) uses Cisco hardware and software systems to run our network and telephones throughout the Park District; and

WHEREAS, the Park District, updates the hardware and software of these systems to keep them technologically current; and

WHEREAS, purchases from AMS.Net qualify for Merced County Focus Contract, Contract No. 2015109 pricing which satisfies State law requiring bidding for equipment purchases; and

WHEREAS, the annual Cisco Flex Plan agreement is provided by application vendor, therefore it is of no advantage to the Park District to bid this purchase;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the purchase of the annual Cisco Flex Plan Subscription Agreement Contract from AMS.Net for $42,373.44 annually for a 5 year period; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding in the amount of $42,374 is available in Account No. 101-4150-000-6443 (Information Services – Maintenance Contracts); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to revise and amend such documents and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020, by the following vote:

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111 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

j. Authorization to Appropriate Funds and Award a Contract to Balfor Property Restoration, Inc. to Repair Infirmary Fire Damage: Camp Arroyo (Rasmussen/Auker/Victor)

RECOMMENDBALFORON

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the use of $25,000 from the Risk Department budget for the insurance deductible and an initial appropriation of $35,111 in insurance funds for an initial total of $60,111 with the final appropriation equal to the final insurance claim amount and award of a contract in the amount of $38,009 to Balfor Property Restoration, Inc. of Hayward, California, for emergency repair of fire damage to the infirmary building at Camp Arroyo.

REVENUE/COST

SOURCE OF FUNDS General Liability Fund -Risk Department 555-2130-000- $25,000 6818 – Property Claims Self Insured Retention Advance from General Liability Fund (555) to be $35,111 reimbursed by CSAC-Excess Insurance) AVAILABLE $60,111 USE OF FUNDS Contract with Balfor $38,009 Contract Contingency 20% $7,602 Replace Couch, Chairs, Washer and Dryer $4,500 Staff Time and Other Project Costs $10,000 $60,111

BACKGROUND

On February 8, 2020, a fire broke out in the infirmary at Camp Arroyo. The fire was caused by the clothes dryer. This incident resulted in smoke damage to the modular building which is

112 approximately 1,000 square feet in size. This building provides critical medical support to the campers at Camp Arroyo which often serves severely ill children. This project is an emergency. The Taylor Family Foundation is hosting a camp with sick children the weekend of March 27, 2020. If the project is not completed by then, the District would need to rent travel trailers or provide other means to house the children. The District solicit bids from two contractors, Marcon Construction Inc. of Oakland, CA and Balfor. Marcon declined to submit a bid.

The District is insured for property damage through the CSAC-Excess Insurance Authority/Lexington Insurance Company. Balfor has been recommend by insurance as a preferred contractor. Balfor is a highly qualified, full-service property restoration company. Balfor will be responsible for all work necessary to complete the project by March 27, 2020, including the cleaning of all hard surfaces such as the floors, walls, fixtures, counters, registers, windows, lights, medical beds, etc, laundering medical curtains and other fabric items, replacing the drop ceiling tiles, insulation and flexible HVAC ducts, servicing the HVAC system, replacing filters and inspection of the electrical system. The cost proposal that Balfor prepared is reasonable. The General Manager approved this emergency contract with work beginning on March 9, 2020.

In addition to the work by Balfor, District staff will replace the smoke damaged couch, chairs, bunk bed mattresses along with the damaged washer and dryer and other repairs as necessary.

ALTERNATIVES

No other alternatives are recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 –

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO BALFOR PROPERTY RESTORATION, INC. TO REPAIR INFIRMARY FIRE DAMAGE: CAMP ARROYO

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District (District) desires to repair the damage from a fire that occurred on February 8, 2020 to the infirmary at Camp Arroyo; and

WHEREAS, the need for repairs is an emergency to provide critical medical support to campers; and

WHEREAS, the District solicit bids from two contractors Marcon Construction Inc. of Oakland, CA and Balfor Property Restoration Inc. of Hayward, CA with Marcon declining to submit a bid; and

WHEREAS, Balfor was the sole responsible bidder and has the expertise, resources, and experience that highly qualifies them to do this work immediately; and

WHEREAS, the General Manager approved this emergency contract with work beginning on March 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that CSAC – Excess Insurance Authority/Lexington Insurance Company will cover damages, less the District’s $25,000 deductible;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby finds by substantial evidence that there is an emergency due to the damage caused by a fire to the infirmary at the Camp Arroyo that threatens critical services provided by use of the building; and that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from the solicitation of additional bids and action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby awards a contract to Balfor Property Restoration Inc. of Hayward, CA, in the amount of $38,009, plus a 20% contingency of $7,602 for a total not to exceed $45,611; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the appropriation of $25,000 from the Risk Department Fund Balance (555-2130-000-6818) and an initial appropriation of $35,111 in insurance funds for an initial total of $60,111 to the Repair Infirmary Project (#5xxxxx), per the Budget Change Form attached hereto; and

114 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer or Budget Manager is hereby authorized to amend the current year’s budget, without further Board action, upon receipt of an insurance claim from the Risk Manager. The budget amendment will include an increase in budgeted revenue and a corresponding increase in appropriation for the amount stipulated in the insurance claim; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7thday of April , 2020, by the following vote:

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115 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X From Fund Balance Between Funds DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: EXPENSE: General Liability Fund-Risk Department- Self Insured Retention

Account: 555 -2130 -000-6818 $ 35,111 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS

REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2020 the General Manager authorizes the appropriation of $35,111 from the General Liability Fund to execute a contract with Belfor Property Restoration, Inc. to repair Infirmary fire damage at Camp Arroyo.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 4/7/2020 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2020-04 Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

k. Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Funds from the Regional Parks Foundation for Stream Trail Improvements: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (Auker/Johnson)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Regional Parks Foundation to be utilized for Stream Trail improvements at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park.

REVENUE/COST

This action accepts $64,442.75 from the Regional Parks Foundation via bequest from Hiram Kato and appropriates funds to a new project, Improve Trails -Hiram Kato (No. 533700) as shown below. While the original bequest from Hiram Kato to the Regional Parks Foundation totaled $79,345, the Park District has invoiced the Regional Parks Foundation for expenses related to interim improvements totaling $14,902.25 to date. Park District staff desires to accept and appropriate the remaining funds for installation of more permanent trail improvements.

SOURCE OF FUNDS RPF Donation -Hiram Kato Project (No. 533700 – new) $ 64,442.75 AVAILABLE BALANCE $ 64,442.75

USE OF FUNDS Improve Stream Trail (No. 533700 – new) $ 64,442.75 AVAILABLE BALANCE $ 64,442.75

BACKGROUND

In 2018, Hiram Kato left a bequest to the Regional Parks Foundation dedicated to restoring the Stream Trail at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. The Stream Trail is a highly trafficked multi- use fire road spanning Canyon Meadows to Skyline Gate. Sections of the trail have poor drainage,

118 impacting watershed and creating an unfavorable user experience during winter months. A ¼- mile section of trail is also a location where masses of ladybugs gather during cold winters.

To date, Park District staff have utilized bequest funds via the Regional Parks Foundation to protect the trail and ladybugs by spreading gravel and installing split-rail fencing and temporary signage. However, a more permanent solution is needed, and remaining funds will be used to regrade portions of the trail for proper drainage, place boulder turnpike structures to contain runoff of gravel, and install interpretive panels explaining the ladybugs’ presence. This project will also include installation of a memorial plaque recognizing Hiram Kato’s contributions.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION FOR STREAM TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS: REINHARDT REDWOOD REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, in 2018, Hiram Kato left a bequest in the amount of $79,345 to the Regional Parks Foundation dedicated to restoring the Stream Trail at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, sections of the Stream Trail have poor drainage, impacting watershed and creating an unfavorable user experience during winter months; and

WHEREAS, a ¼-mile section of the trail in this condition also serves as a location where masses of ladybugs gather during cold winters; and

WHEREAS, to date, the East Bay Regional Park District has utilized $14,902.25 of bequest funds via the Regional Parks Foundation to implement temporary improvements to protect the trail and ladybugs, including spreading gravel and installing split-rail fencing and temporary signage; and

WHEREAS, Park District staff desires to create a new project account (Improve Trails - Hiram Kato, No. 533700) and accept and appropriate the remaining $64,442.75 from the Regional Parks Foundation to make permanent improvements, including regrading portions of the trail for proper drainage, placing boulder turnpike structures to contain runoff of gravel, and installing interpretive panels explaining the ladybugs’ presence;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby:

1. Accepts funds from the Regional Parks Foundation for Stream Trail improvements at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park; and

2. Authorizes and directs the General Manager or Assistant General Manager of Finance and Management Services/CFO, on behalf of the District and in its name, to accept these funds and execute and deliver such documents including, but not limited to payment requests and amendments and to do such acts as may be deemed or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution; and

3. Authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Improve Trails -Hiram Kato Project (No. 533700); and

120 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer or Budget Manager is hereby authorized to amend the current year’s budget, without further Board action, upon receipt of the executed contract or funds from the Foundation. The budget amendment will include an increase in budgeted revenue and a corresponding increase in appropriation for the amount stipulated in the contract or check received from the Foundation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020, by the following vote:

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121 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS Appropriate from General Fund Between Funds X From New Revenues Between Projects

DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Other Than Asset Fund- Park Operations -Redwood Regional Park- Grant Revenue -Improve Trails Hiram Kato Project - Regional Parks Foundation- Revenue Account: 336-5121-112-3840- 533700GLP1-601 $64,442.75 Account Name: Other Than Asset Fund- Park Operations - Redwood Regional Park - Professional Services - Improve Trails Hiram Kato Project - Regional Parks Foundation - Construction Account:Materials 336-5121-112-6191- 533600GLP1-371 $64,442.75

REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY: As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2020 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the acceptance and appropriation of $74,442.75 in revenue from the Regional Parks Foundation, for the improvement of the Stream Trail at Redwood Regional Park.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on: Date: 4/7/2020 2020-04- Posted By: Date: Signature

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

L. Authorization to Transfer and Appropriate Funds for the Restore Stream Channel Project: Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve (Goorjian/Kelchner)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer and appropriation of $183,857 from the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Funds (MIRR) into the Restore Stream Channel Project (No. 159000).

REVENUE/COST

Park District staff has identified a portion of the San Leandro Creek corridor as a restoration site that provides habitat values appropriate for mitigation. This action requests the transfer and appropriation of funds from the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement fund (MIRR) into the Restore Stream Channel Project at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, as shown below.

SOURCE OF FUNDS $ Restore Stream Corridor Project (No. 159000) 567,086 Encumbrances and Expenditures to Date (103,125) Appropriation from Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Funds (MIRR) 183,857 $ AVAILABLE BALANCE 647,818 USE OF FUNDS $ JOC, Contingency and Biomonitoring during construction 583,222 Other Project Costs (Staff time and Professional Services) 64,596 $ BALANCE REMAINING 0

123 This action will increase the project by $183,857 to address high material costs and regulatory agency requirements.

BACKGROUND

This Project will restore a portion of the San Leandro Creek corridor, which flows through a 30- foot long by 48” diameter corrugated metal pipe culvert beneath the Pinehurst Trail, located 0.15 miles west of the Lower Pinehurst Trailhead in Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve. During the winter storms of 2016-2017, debris and sediment brought down by the heavy runoff blocked the culvert, causing storm water to overtop and erode the trail. This restoration project will provide habitat values appropriate to meet regulatory mitigation requirements for other District projects, including repair and maintenance of trails, creeks, and ponds.

In addition to being inadequately sized to protect the trail, the culvert is a significant fish passage barrier during certain flows. This Project will remove the culvert, restore the stream corridor, and provide a trail crossing that does not restrict the channel flow or fish passage. The restoration design addresses sediment transport, fish passage, climate change resiliency, and riparian habitat.

The Project has been designed and permitted, and there is an agreed upon cost proposal from a JOC contractor. The cost proposal exceeds the original engineer’s construction estimate. This is partially due to the current high material costs and partially due to design changes that were required by the regulatory agencies. Park District staff has reviewed two separate JOC cost proposals for this project and is confident that this proposal is reasonable. After careful review, staff has determined that an additional $183,857 is needed to construct the project.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE RESTORE STREAM CORRIDOR PROJECT: HUCKLEBERRY BOTANIC REGIONAL PRESERVE

WHEREAS, the corrugated metal pipe culvert that allows the San Leandro Creek to pass below Pinehurst Trail in Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve is inadequately sized and is a fish passage barrier during certain flows; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) desires to remove the culvert, restore the stream corridor, and provide a trail crossing that does not restrict the channel flow or fish passage; and

WHEREAS, the restoration design would address sediment transport, fish passage, climate change resiliency, and riparian habitat; and

WHEREAS, restoration of the stream corridor (Project) is being proposed as mitigation, required by the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Park District’s Routine Maintenance Permit (Permit) for Park District impacts to U.S. waters that may result from the District’s repair and maintenance of trails, creeks, and ponds; and

WHEREAS, funds are available for appropriation from the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Fund (553) into the Restore Stream Channel Project at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve (No. 15900), for this purpose;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District authorizes the transfer and appropriation of $183,857 from the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replace Fund (553) into the Restore Stream Corridor Project (No. 159000) at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, as noted in the Budget Change Form attached hereto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

125 Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020 by the following vote:

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NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriations X Between Funds From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Capital Project Fund - Design Department-Huckleberry- Construction In Progress-Restore Stream Channel Project -MIRR funds- Development

Account: 333-7120-203-7020 / 159000MIRR-300 $ 183,857 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS Account Name: TRANSFER OUT: Major Account Name: TRANSFER IN: Capital Infrastructure Renovation and Project Fund-Non Departmental-District Replacement Fund (MIRR)-Non- Wide-Transfer In Departmental-Transfer Out

Account: 553-9110-000-9980 $ 183,857 Account: 333-9110-000-3980 $ 183,857

As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2020 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors appropriate $183,857 from the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Fund for a project to restore a stream channel at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve. As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 4/7/2020 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2020-04- Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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130 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

m. Authorization to Amend a Contract with Salaber Associates, Inc. for the Bay Point Restoration and Public Access Project: Bay Point Regional Shoreline (Barton/Kelchner)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors:

Authorize an amendment in the amount of $130,289 for the licensed professionals contract with Salaber Associates, Inc. (Salaber) to provide additional construction management, materials testing, inspection, and labor compliance services, and extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2020.

REVENUE/COST

The current contract amount with Salaber is $248,263. The proposed amendment will increase the contract by $130,289 for a total contract amount of $378,552.

In addition to currently available funds in Project #175300, an additional $100,000 has been granted by Contra Costa County for the project. These funds were authorized for appropriation by the Board of Directors on July 2, 2019.

SOURCE OF FUNDS Pending Contra Costa County Grant Funding $100,000

Project No. 175300 $ 5,262,912 Encumbrances and Expenditures to Date (5,203,007) TOTAL AVAILABLE BALANCE $ 159,905

USE OF FUNDS Salaber Contract Amendment 130,289 BALANCE REMAINING $ 29,616

131 BACKGROUND

This action amends the current licensed professional contract to provide additional construction management, materials testing, inspection, and labor compliance services, and extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2020 to address weather, material availability, and permit related delays.

The Project implements additional public access and habitat restoration improvements identified in the Park Land Use Plan including a kayak launch and new restroom, as well as marsh restoration and trail improvements that have been designed to be resilient to projected sea level rise. The project is primarily grant funded with 65% of the $5.7 million dollar budget coming from grants.

On July 2, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-07-177, the Board authorized a construction contract for PMK, Inc. and awarded a contract to Salaber for construction management services in the amount of $248,263. Project construction commenced in summer 2019 and was originally scheduled for completion in February 2020. Additional time is needed for project completion, primarily due to unanticipated complexities with the sewer planning and inspections, and also due to an unusually wet November and December, longer than anticipated lead-times for essential construction materials. Unfinished work includes installation of the new restroom and sewer and water connections. An additional three to eight weeks of work remains for the project to be completed. This additional time to complete construction requires additional construction management services, which are provided on a time and materials basis.

Staff recommends the Board of Directors approve this contract amendment in the amount of $130,289 to complete the project.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

132 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND A CONTRACT WITH SALABER ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE BAY POINT RESTORATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECT: BAY POINT REGIONAL SHORELINE

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors approved the Bay Point Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan in 2001 (LUP) that outlines a number of public access and habitat improvements; and

WHEREAS, on July 2, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-07-177, the Board of Directors awarded a licensed professionals contract to Salaber Associates, Inc. for construction management services in the amount of $248,263; and

WHEREAS, Project construction commenced in summer 2019; and

WHEREAS, the Project schedule has been extended past the planned February 1, 2020 completion date due to an unusually wet November and December, longer than anticipated lead- times for essential construction materials, and sewer permit plan review and inspection; and

WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to amend the contract for additional construction management services required to complete the project; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors approved via Resolution No. 2019-07-177 an additional $100,000 to be appropriated into the project following completion of a funding agreement with Contra Costa County; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes a contract amendment with Salaber Associates, Inc. in the amount of $130,289 and extends the contract term through December 31, 2020; and

Moved by Director , and seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April , 2020, by the following vote:

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136 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

n. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Timelooper, Inc. for Virtual and Augmented Reality Program and Production Services: Interpretive & Recreation Services (Kassebaum//O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an agreement with Timelooper, Inc., not to exceed $90,200, to develop new digital experiences that will expand the Parks to People outreach program.

REVENUE / COST

The project is fully funded through three grants in the amount of $90,200 awarded to Interpretation and Recreation Services by the Regional Parks Foundation, budgeted through the 2020 Adopted Budget in Account 101-5241-547-6191.

BACKGROUND

In 2019, the Park District began the Parks to People program run through Mobile Visitor Center II at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area. Funded through grants from the Regional Parks Foundation, Parks to People is a virtual and augmented reality enhanced program that provides people who are unable to visit our parks an opportunity to interact with them in a fully digital, or digitally enhanced environment.

During 2019, the Southeast Interpretive Sector’s staff worked with Timelooper, Inc to create four virtual reality (VR) experiences focusing on sustainability at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, geology at Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve, the Alameda Creek watershed in Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve, and history, resources and future development at Concord Hills Regional Park. These experiences are available on the Timelooper App to users around the world. Through public events attended by the Mobile Visitor Center II, independent downloads on the Timelooper App, and during naturalist led programs, the Parks to People program served over 16,000 people in the first year.

137 For 2020, the Regional Parks Foundation has awarded Interpretive & Recreation Services three grants to expand and improve these program offerings. The first grant allows for the expansion of the Parks to People program into classrooms, senior centers and other locations by developing a version of all Park District VR experiences available on reusable headsets.

The second experience will be a 360-degree view from Mission Peak. It will highlight Bay Area history and allow the user to view the present and see into the past and future. This experience will focus on the impact that people have on the landscape including modern climate resiliency efforts.

The final experience is taking place at Coyote Hills Regional Park. Ohlone people will be interviewed and the recordings will become digital holograms. These will be embedded into a VR experience featuring the Ohlone people and their ancestors at Coyote Hills. In addition, the holograms will be accessible to people hiking in Coyote Hills, as augmented reality avatars allowing the Ohlone people to tell their story directly to the public and allowing an additional 8,000-10,000 participants to be served by this program.

This contract will allow the Parks to People program to reach new audiences and will expand the types of stories available through this new interpretive media.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

138 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 –

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TIMELOOPER, INC FOR VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION SERVICES: INTERPRETIVE & RECREATION SERVICES

WHEREAS, in 2019, the East Bay Regional Park District began the Parks to People program funded through grants from the Regional Parks Foundation; and

WHEREAS, the Parks to People used virtual and augmented reality to serve over 16,000 people by providing an opportunity to visit four regional parks in a fully digital, or digitally enhanced environment; and

WHEREAS, the Regional Parks Foundation awarded Interpretive & Recreation Services three grants totaling $90,200 to expand and improve these program offerings; and

WHEREAS, by working with Timelooper, Inc., the Parks to People program will reach new audiences and expand the types of stories available through this new interpretive media;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement with Timelooper Inc. in the amount of $90,200, from Account 101-5241-547-6191, to develop new digital experiences that will expand the Parks to People outreach program; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April , 2020, by the following vote:

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140 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

o. Authorization to Apply to the California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred for Emergency Response Related to COVID-19, Event Number 3428EM-CA: District-wide (Hornbeck/Auker)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an application to the California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement of expenses incurred for emergency response related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Event Number 3428EM-CA: District-wide.

REVENUE/COST

The Board of Directors authorized an advance of $250,000 in appropriations from the General Fund at the March 19, 2020 Special Meeting. Staff is developing a schedule of estimated costs related to this incident. The Finance Department has established the project tracking code 801138, to be used on all timecards, requisitions and credit card purchases to track expenditures incurred related to the emergency response. Not all expenditures tracked, as part of this process, will be eligible for reimbursement. Once the FEMA Project Worksheet (PW) is written and eligibility established, the District will create Project Accounts to track expenses for eligible reimbursement.

BACKGROUND

On March 17, 2020, a “Shelter in Place” order was issued through Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for six Bay Area counties – San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda – prohibiting non-essential business and directing residents to stay inside their homes and away from others as much as possible. This order was subsequently extended until at least May 3rd, With approval of this resolution, the District will submit a list of costs to qualify for funding and work with FEMA to establish a Project Worksheet (PW).

141 The current guidance from FEMA indicates that items such as emergency operation centers, disinfection of eligible public facilities, security and law enforcement and other overtime costs and contracts are eligible as emergency protective measures.

ALTERNATIVES

The District could decide not to submit the application or accept grant funds. This alternative is not recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY TO THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE RELATED TO COVID-19, EVENT NUMBER 3428EM-CA: DISTRICT-WIDE

WHEREAS, as a result of the emergency response related to COVID-19, Event Number 3428EM-CA, government agencies may be eligible for federal assistance through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damages and costs related to “COVID-19”; and

WHEREAS, to date, staff is using project tracking code 801138 for costs related to the emergency response to the COVID-19 event, with estimated costs to be submitted to CALOES and FEMA as details become available; and

WHEREAS, CALOES and FEMA are in the process of determining eligible expenditures for the emergency response to COVID-19, and once the FEMA Project Worksheet (PW) is written and eligibility established, the District will create project numbers as needed to record expenses eligible for reimbursement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby:

1. Appoints the General Manager and Assistant General Manager Finance and Management Services/CFO as the authorized agents of the East Bay Regional Park District.

2. Authorizes the General Manager and Assistant General Manager Finance and Management Services/CFO, as the agents, to execute for and on behalf of the East Bay Regional Park District, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it in the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under P.L. 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.

3. East Bay Regional Park District, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, hereby authorizes its agents to provide to the State Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer/CFO or Budget Manager is hereby authorized to amend the current year’s budget, without further Board action, upon receipt of an executed grant contract other authorizing document from CALOES or FEMA from

143 the Grants Manager. The budget amendment will include an increase in budgeted revenue and a corresponding increase in appropriation for the amount stipulated in the grant contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the District to accept grant funds and conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 7th day of April, 2020 by the following vote:

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144 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

p. Authorization to Apply for Federal Grant Funds for Public Access Improvements at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline (Hornbeck/Auker)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an application to the California State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) for federal grant funds from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program for Public Access Improvements at the Tidewater Area of Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline.

REVENUE/COST

This action proposes a grant application of up to $1,000,000 to the ORLP program. The grant requires a 1:1 match. Matching funds have been requested in the 2020 budget and will be budgeted into existing project 154300 (Improve Public Access). When completed, this project will increase the ongoing operation cost of the District.

BACKGROUND

Established by Congress in 2014 and administered through the National Park Service (NPS), the ORLP Program is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program. ORLP is a nationally competitive grant program that delivers funding to urban areas—jurisdictions of at least 50,000 people – with priority given to projects located in economically disadvantaged areas and lack in outdoor recreation opportunities.

OGALS is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program. OGALS will select up to four projects to nominate to the NPS.

The Public Access Improvements at the Tidewater Area of Martin Luther King Jr Shoreline will provide a new recreational destination along the Oakland Estuary. The 6.5-acre site will include small and large group picnic spaces, a play area for children, a network of pathways, and gathering spaces for educational or recreational outings. The park will also provide staging for hikers and

145 bikers utilizing the San Francisco Bay Trail and for small-craft boaters using the Tidewater Boating Center and boat launch. More than half of the park will be landscaped with a mix of coastal grasses and shrubs and multi-use lawn. New trees will be planted throughout the park for wind protection and screening from adjacent properties. The improvements will bring new park users to this area and increase recreational activity along the shoreline for families in neighboring communities, youth and teachers from nearby schools, and residents throughout the East Bay looking for a waterfront experience.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

146 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR REGIONAL SHORELINE

WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing Matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and

WHEREAS, The California State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program; and

WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby:

1. Approves the filing of an application with OGALS up to the maximum amount allowed under the program; and for the proposed project Public Access Improvements at the Tidewater Area of Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline; and

2. Agrees to abide by SECTION 6(F)(3) of Public Law 88-578 which states “No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location;” and

3. Certifies that said agency has Matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and

4. Appoints the General Manager or Assistant General Manager of Finance and Management Service/CFO as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws and perform such acts which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned Project; and

147 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Assistant General Manager of Finance and Management Services/CFO or Budget Manager is hereby authorized to amend the current year’s budget, without further Board action, upon receipt of the executed grant contract from the Grants Manager. The budget amendment will include an increase in budgeted revenue and a corresponding increase in appropriation for the amount stipulated in the grant contract; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th day of April, 2020, by the following vote,

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150 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

q. Approval of Accounting Adjustments to Reflect the Disposal of One Fixed Asset with a Book Value Over $25,000 (Strawson O’Hara/Auker)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and the Board Finance Committee (by unanimous vote) recommend that the Board of Directors approve the accounting adjustments to reflect the disposal of one fixed asset with a book value over $25,000 during the 2019 fiscal year.

REVENUE/COST

There is no revenue/cost impact associated with the acceptance of the report.

BACKGROUND

The District tracks and depreciates fixed assets using the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system known as One Solution. Annually, the District performs an inventory of assets and records an accounting adjustment to “write-off” the remaining net book value (original cost less accumulated depreciation) of any asset no longer in the District’s possession. The Operations- Fleet Manager reviews and determines the best disposal method for surplus equipment.

Per Section VIII (I) of the Board Operating Guidelines-Financial Controls – Adjustments to Financial Records, items with a book value of over $25,000 are subject to Board review and action to remove them from the Fixed Assets Inventory. For 2019, one asset disposal meets this requirement: a central heating system at Coyote Hills Visitor Center with a book value of $32,665.50.

The following is a summary of assets disposed in 2019:

- 48 assets were disposed through the Board-approved auction process. $148,269 was received from First Capitol Auction, Inc. for these items. All but four of the items were fully depreciated.

151 - 20 assets were determined not to be auction-able and were disposed or recycled. The net book value of these items combined was $55,031 at the time of disposal.

- 2 assets were listed as stolen: Ventek Paystations which both had a net book value of zero. The thefts occurred at Coyote Hills Regional Park and Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area.

A detailed listing of all fixed assets disposed of during 2019 is attached. The one fixed asset with a net book value over $25,000 is highlighted on the second page of the attached report. This report was reviewed by the Board Finance Committee on February 26, 2020.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

ATTACHMENTS

A. 2019 Fixed Assets to be Deleted from District Accounting Records

152 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020- 04 -

April 7, 2020

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT THE DISPOSAL OF ONE FIXED ASSET WITH A BOOK VALUE OVER $25,000

WHEREAS, Board Operating Guidelines require Board approval for removal of individual assets with a residual value of $25,000 or more from the District’s financial records; and

WHEREAS, the Board Finance Committee reviewed this item at their meeting on February 26, 2020 and unanimously recommended favorable consideration of this item by the Board of Directors;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the retirement and “write off” of one fixed asset with a net book value of $32,665.50, as detailed in the Board material, from the District’s financial records as of December 31, 2019; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director and approved on this 7th day of April 2020, by the following vote:

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154 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

r Authorization to Appropriate Funds and Execute a Contract with Student Conservation Association (SCA) for Trail Maintenance and Fuels Management Projects: Distict-wide (Barrington/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors approve a contract with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to provide semi-skilled labor for trail and fuel management projects District-wide for a ten-month period between May 2020 through March 2021, and authorize the appropriation of $118,100 from the General Fund to the Maintenance and Skilled Trades (MAST) Public Works Division #2 to support the work of the trail crew.

REVENUE/COST

Funding for the SCA contract will not exceed $250,000. These funds are budgeted in the 2020 MAST Public Works Division #2 operating budget (Account 101-5950-000-6444). The contract includes wages for Student Conservation Crew members and leaders, along with transportation costs. The contract amount also includes the provision of temporary housing for the SCA crew members in a Park District residence during the term of the contract.

This action also proposes appropriation of an additional $118,100 from the General Fund for supplies and services to support the SCA Small Trails /Fuels Management Crew operating budget. These supplies and services will cover the cost of equipment, safety supplies, travel, utilities, and maintenance contracts to be used by the SCA crew members to perform work.

BACKGROUND

A District-wide Small Trails / Fuels Management Crew was established in 2019. This crew consists of one full-time Alternate Work Program Supervisor and a youth labor crew provided by the SCA. One-time Discretionary Funds were approved in the 2019 Adopted Budget for the cost of the SCA crew, along with supplies and services. The 2020 Adopted Budget designated $250,000 for SCA contract costs, however, supplies and services for the crew were not budgeted; therefore an additional $118,100 is needed to support the crew’s activities in 2020 and to ensure the program’s continued success.

155 The model for this new crew represents an opportunity for the Park District to continue and enhance its partnership with the SCA and provide relevant job training and education to young adults seeking future employment as park professionals.

The SCA has provided jobs, life skills training, social responsibility, conservation awareness and leadership skills to young adults through environmental service projects since 1957. The SCA has partnered with the Park District, the National Parks Service, the U.S. Department of the Interior and many other agencies. Past SCA projects completed in partnership with the Park District include such labor-intensive jobs as the removal of illegal trails, fence repair, erosion control, vegetation/fuel management, and habitat restoration work.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

156 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) FOR TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND FUELS MANAGEMENT PROJECTS: DISTRICT-WIDE

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has a need to continue its work with Student Conservation Association (SCA) on various natural surface trail projects for trail maintainence, illegal trail removal, fence construction and repair, fuel reduction and erosion control; and

WHEREAS, the Park District wishes to continue to support the young adult community by providing environmental service projects that will improve trails and aid in fuels management District-wide; and

WHEREAS, $250,000 for the small trails crew was included in the 2020 Adopted Budget in the Public Works Administration Unit #2 budget, Account 101-5950-000-6444; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to amend the 2020 Adopted Budget and appropriate $118,100 General Fund balance for supplies and services to properly outfit the crew;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes to amend and appropriate $118,100 for supplies and services in the MAST Small Trails/Fuels Management Crew operating budget, as noted in the attached Budget Change Form, and authorizes a contract not to exceed $250,000 with the Student Conservation Association for youth employment services for the period between May 2020 through March 2021; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 7th day of April 2020, by the following vote:

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AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

157 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS x From Fund Balance Between Funds DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: General Fund- Park Operations Department Administration-District Wide-Uniforms

Account: 101-5951-000-6444 $ 118,100 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2020 the General Manager authorizes the appropriation of $118,100 from the General Fund Balance to the Operations MAST Public Works Division #2 operating budget for the supplies and services to support the small trails SCA crew.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 4/7/2020 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2020-04- Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

2. ACQUISITION, STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors:

1. Authorize an amendment to the contract with Anchor CM of Lafayette, California, for construction management services for the Develop DQ Campground Project at Coyote Hills Regional Park in the amount of $498,152; and

2. Authorize the transfer and appropriation of $498,152 from the Coyote Hills/Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Fund 261, into the Develop DQ Campground Project (No. 149300).

REVENUE/COST

This action will amend and increase the original contract value of $50,000 by $498,152 for a total contract value of $548,152. In addition, this action will transfer and appropriate $498,152 from the Coyote Hills/Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Fund 261, which holds tipping fees from Dumbarton Quarry Associates (DQA) in accordance with a previous agreement. This action will transfer funds to increase the project budget of the Develop Dumbarton Quarry Campground by $498,152.

SOURCE OF FUNDS Develop DQ Campground Project (No.149300) $ 3,050,168 Encumbrances & Expenditures to Date (1,736,027) Appropriation of Coyote Hills / Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Fund 261 (Tipping Fees) 498,152 AVAILABLE BALANCE $ 1,812,292

159 USE OF FUNDS Approved project costs (Bd Resos. 2016-10-266 and 2018-08-212) 1,314,140 Amendment for Anchor CM 498,152 TOTAL USE OF FUNDS $ 1,812,292

The requested contract amendment and transfer and appropriation is for the Develop the Dumbarton Quarry Campground project that is currently under construction.

BACKGROUND

Dumbarton Quarry Associates (DQA) is constructing the Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay for the Park District, pursuant to the Indenture Agreement for Transfer of Real Property (Agreement) dated August 18, 1977 (as amended and modified in March 1997, December 2007, December 2008, November 2012, and July 2017) between the Park District and DQA. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, most project expenses are to be paid by DQA. However, some expenses are the Park District’s obligation, and the Park District has been directly dispersing funds for these expenses related to the Dumbarton Quarry Project (Board Resolution No. 2018-08-212).

The campground will consist of 62 full-hook up RV sites, six new buildings including a camp store, an amphitheater, playground, picnic areas, parking, and trails. It will be the first full-service campground operated by the Park District. When completed, the total value of the improvements is anticipated to exceed $15 million. Approval of this contract amendment will be funded through tipping fees and does not increase the District’s General Fund contribution to the campground development, which to date totals approximate $90,000.

Earlier this year, staff was informed that DQA would be ramping up its construction activities in an effort to move quickly to complete the campground. In response, staff moved forward to engage construction management services, which is the District’s typical practice for a project of this scale and complexity. In accordance with Board Operating Guidelines, staff procured a contract with Anchor CM for initial construction management services, including an assessment and cost estimate for the full scope of construction management services recommended to oversee the project through completion. Staff now recommends that the Park District amend the contract for the duration of DQA’s construction to ensure that the project is delivered successfully and will be consistent with design plans and the District’s requirements for the campground. The consultant’s scope of services will include construction management, inspector and engineer assistance, estimating for betterments, cost validation, and development of thorough, detailed and organized records of the design documents and construction events for the campground.

Construction of the campground began in 2019 and is partially complete, with most grading and main utilities installed. Buildings branch utilities and appurtenances are partially complete. Finish grading, paving, irrigation, site furnishings and landscaping work remains. Campground construction is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2020.

160 ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

161 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2020 – 04 -

April 7, 2020

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND A CONTRACT WITH ANCHOR CM FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOP DUMBARTON QUARRY CAMPGROUND PROJECT: COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) is developing a new campground at the Dumbarton Quarry Recreational Area of Coyote Hills Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, the campground is being constructed in partnership with Dumbarton Quarry Associates (DQA) pursuant to the Indenture Agreement for Transfer of Real Property (Agreement) dated August 18, 1977 (as amended and modified in March 1997, December 2007, December 2008, November 2012 and July 2017) between the Park District and DQA; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, most expenses will be paid by DQA, but some expenses are the Park District’s obligation; and

WHEREAS, due to the campground’s project scale, complexity, and unique delivery method, plans do not contain the level of detail needed to describe all products, procedures, processes and responsibilities to the various parties for construction; and

WHEREAS, staff previously procured a contract in the amount of $50,000 with Anchor CM for construction management services in accordance with Board Operating Guidelines, and staff now recommends that the Park District amend the contract so that it extended for the duration of construction; and

WHEREAS, Park staff successfully negotiated with Anchor CM of Lafayette, California contract terms and conditions, including a contract amendment in the amount of $498,152, for a new contract total of $548,152; and

WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Coyote Hills/Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Fund 261 (Tipping Fees) into the Develop Dumbarton Quarry Campground Project (No. 149300);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes an amendment to the existing $50,000 contract with Anchor CM in the amount of $498,152, for a contract total in the amount of $548,152, to provide construction management services for the Develop Dumbarton Quarry Campground Project (No. 149300); and

162 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the transfer of Coyote Hills/Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Fund 261 in the amount of $498,152 into the Develop Dumbarton Quarry Campground Project (No. 149300); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Park District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 7th of April, 2020, by the following vote:

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166 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriations X Between Funds From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Capital Projects Fund- Design & Construction Department- Coyote Hills -Develop DQ Campground- Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Funds-Development

Account: 333-7120-136-7020 / 149300DSCH-300 $ 498,152 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS Account Name: TRANSFER OUT: Major Account Name: TRANSFER IN: Other Infrastructure Renovation and Than Asset Fund-Non Departmental- Replacement Fund (MIRR)-Non- District Wide-Transfer In Departmental-District Wide-Transfer Out

Account: 261-9110-000-9980 $ 498,152 Account: 333-9110-000-3980 $ 498,152

As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2020 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors appropriate $498,152 from the Dumbarton Quarry Special Revenue Fund for the Dumbarton Quarry Campground project. As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 4/7/2020 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2020-04- Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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167 BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

a. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District (Doyle)

City of Concord – Concord Reuse Project

On March 24, 2020, the Concord City Council voted 3-2 to not extend the exclusive negotiating agreement with Lennar Concord, LLC. (Lennar) which was set to expire at the end of March 2020. The 2,300-acre Concord Reuse Project proposed redevelopment of approximately half of the former military base to include up to 13,000 housing units, 8 million square feet of commercial space and a tournament sports complex. In January 2020, the $6 billion dollar project stalled as Lennar and local labor unions declared an impasse over labor negotiations. The City Council subsequently asked that they continue negotiating. In a letter dated January 17, 2020, Lennar requested that the City Council state that they have been negotiating in “good faith” with the labor unions, that they be allowed to negotiate with one or more labor unions individually, and that their negotiating agreement be extended to September 30, 2020. The March 24th decision effectively halted the project for the foreseeable future and ended Lennar’s role as the master developer effective March 31, 2020. The 5,000-acre Concord Naval Weapons Station closed in 2005. Since that time, the Park District has worked with the U.S. Navy, National Park Service, and City of Concord to receive over 2,500 acres through a Public Benefit Conveyance through the National Park Service’s Federal Lands to Parks Program. In July 2019, the Park District took possession of 2,216 acres with an additional 327 acres to be conveyed at a future date.

Town of Danville – Measure Y

The Town of Danville’s primary election voters passed Measure Y on March 3, 2020, adopting Town Ordinance No. 2019-06. Ordinance No. 2019-06, adopted on July 16, 2019, approved a development plan and rezoning for the Magee Preserve project. The project is located on a 410- acre site on the south side of Diablo Road and adjacent to the northern portion of Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve. The project includes the development of 69 single- family homes on 29 acres of the site with the remaining 381 acres preserved as permanent open space. The project includes public recreational trails and easements and the dedication of a portion of the open space to the Park District. The project was originally proposed in 2010 and

168 approved by the Town of Danville in 2013. The certification of the project’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was challenged by residents on concerns over traffic, bicycle safety, and other issues. A judge ruled additional analysis of the project’s impacts on bicycle safety was required. The Town completed additional analysis and recirculated the EIR. The project was approved again by the Town of Danville in July of 2019. Residents then began circulating an initiative seeking to overturn the project approval. Park District staff worked closely with the Town of Danville and the project developer to ensure the project minimized impacts on the adjacent Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve and maximized protection of open space that would expand the preserve.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Actions and Responses by Other Agencies This is information current as of March 31, 2020 and reflects formal actions taken by other jurisdictions. Closures and public meeting procedures continue to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold. Park Closures by other Jurisdictions: East Bay • Ambrose Recreation and Park District – Partial Closure of Park System • Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District – Partial Closure of Park System • Hayward Area Recreation and Park District – Amenities Closed / Open Space Recreation Allowed • Livermore Area Recreation and Park District – Amenities Closed / Open Space Recreation Allowed • Contra Costa Water District – Open Space Closed to Public • City of Concord – Partial Closure of Park System • City of Antioch – Amenities Closed / Recreation Allowed • City of Brentwood – Amenities Closed / Recreation Allowed on Trails • City of Oakley – City Park System Closed • City of Pittsburg – Partial Closure of Park System • City of Walnut Creek – Partial Closure of Park System • City of El Cerrito – Partial Closure of Park System • City of Lafayette – Partial Closure of Park System • City of Moraga – Amenities Closed / Recreation Allowed

Bay Area Region • Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space – Partial Closure of Park System • Sonoma County Parks – County Park System Closed • County of Marin – County Park System Closed • Santa Clara County Parks – Parks Remain Open • Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority – Restrooms closed / Recreation allowed • San Mateo County Parks – County Park System Closed

State & Other Regions

169 • California State Parks – Partial Closure of Park System • California Department of Fish and Wildlife – Partial Closure of Public Open Space • County of Los Angeles – All Trails are Closed • City of Long Beach – Partial Closure of Park System • City of Los Angeles – Partial Closure of Park System • Mountain Recreation & Conservation Authority – Park System Closure • San Joaquin County Parks – County Park System Closed

Other States • Oregon State Parks – State Park System Closed • Portland Parks & Recreation – All Recreational Areas Closed • Washington State Parks – Partial Closure of Park System

National • National Park Service – Partial Closure of Park System

Remote Meetings and/or Cancellation of Non-essential public meetings: • Alameda County Transportation Commission • San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors • City of Alameda • City of Hayward • City of San Leandro • City of Concord • City of Albany • City of Berkeley • City of Dublin • City of Fremont • City of Livermore • Port of Oakland • City of Pleasanton • Union City • City of Antioch • City of Brentwood • City of Hercules • City of Oakley • City of Pinole • City of Pleasant Hill • City of Richmond • City of San Pablo • City of San Ramon • City of Walnut Creek • Alameda County Transportation Commission • Contra Costa Sanitary District • City of Newark • City of Oakland • City of El Cerrito • Zone 7 Public and/or Administrative Buildings Closed

170 • Contra Costa Sanitary District • City of Concord • City of San Leandro • City of Albany • City of Piedmont • City of Pleasanton • Union City • City of Antioch • City of Brentwood • City of Oakley • City of Pittsburg • City of Pleasant Hill • City of Richmond • City of San Pablo • City of San Ramon • City of Oakland • City of Orinda • Contra Costa County • CalTrans – Cash toll collection suspended

171 GM COMMENTS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

STAFF PRESENTATION No staff presentation.

GM COMMENTS COVID-19 RESPONSE In response to the global COVID-19 virus pandemic that has made its way to the Park District’s communities of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, a cross-divisional Park District team has spent the last weeks responding to issues posed by the virus, and the District’s Emergency Operations Center was opened on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. The Park District is closely following communications from the CDC and the State as we work with Public Health Departments and park agencies throughout the Bay Area to keep parks open as a vital public health resource, with our top priority being the health and well-being of our staff and park visitors, along with protection of critical organizational functions.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION The Park District received the 2020 Outstanding Public Engagement of the Year Award from Public Lands Alliance on March 4th, 2020. This national award recognizes all the outstanding events and programs accomplished in 2019 to celebrate East Bay Regional Park District’s 85th Anniversary and Regional Parks Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. Events and programs included the Special Park Districts Forum, Children & Nature Network International Conference, Land Conveyance Ceremony at Concord Naval Weapons Station, Honoring Our Founders reception, free Park Fridays, five free Concerts in the Parks, the Fall Arts and Music Festival (FAM Fest!), Community Survey, RPF’s A Night to Remember - Golden Gala, and the PBS News Hour on Park Rx/SHINE program with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland.

OPERATIONS DIVISION Interpretive and Recreation Services Department North/West Region Community Outreach: Staff coordinated two Youth Job Fairs held at the Hayward Senior Center on January 25, and at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center on February 1, with nearly 185 visitors in attendance.

172 Coyote Hills: On February 12, staff joined Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge and Newark Unified School District for a Family Science Night with approximately 200 local students and their families.

Crab Cove: On January 18, staff led a Lovely Ladybugs hike at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. Thousands of overwintering beetles were observed on the trail by over 100 hikers.

Mobile Education: On January 18, staff partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to hold a Trout in the Classroom training at Trudeau for 43 East Bay teachers.

Outdoor Recreation: On February 8, staff hosted 13 participants from the Adventure Crew Richmond Rangers at Crab Cove for a day of fishing, including instruction.

Tilden Nature Area: On January 18, approximately 55 children and their caregivers joined the Farm Chores for Littles program.

South/East Region Ardenwood Historic Farm: On January 19, staff presented the Very Hungry Caterpillar puppet show to 93 visitors.

Big Break Visitor Center: On January 16, 27, 31, and February 7, staff hosted four meetings with the Estuarine Ecology Team, Delta Diablo Water District, Contra Costa Water District, and the Delta Protection Commission to expand interpretative knowledge and to increase understanding of the resources of the Delta.

Black Diamond: On January 22, staff led an interpretive training for the park’s Interpretive Student Aides at the future to-be-opened Coal Mine Experience exhibit.

Community Services & Volunteers: On January 20, an estimated 637 volunteers participated in the MLK Day of Service Volunteer Event, filling three dumpsters with approximately 1.5 tons of litter. At the Memorial Grove, volunteers planted 5 oak trees and 10 native shrubs, weeded, raked leaves, and spread mulch.

Del Valle Visitor Center: Construction at the Visitor Center has begun, as have water treatment plant and water distribution projects.

Sunol: On January 23, staff conducted a Climate Change presentation for an audience of 15, in conjunction with the Museum of San Ramon Valley.

Park Operations Department Delta Unit Briones: During the month of February, park staff focused on general maintenance and cleanup from the winter windstorms including the clearance of six downed trees and culverts/drainage areas.

173 Interpretive Parklands Unit Morgan Territory: During the month of January, field staff designed, constructed, and installed a new information panel at the Finley Road Trailhead, which utilizes a single lock system to access all panes from one side.

Round Valley: During the month of January, staff upgraded the area around the Miwok Trail pedestrian/equestrian gate to provide equestrians with safer and easier access to the area.

Parkland Unit Anthony Chabot, Sibley, Tilden: During the month of January, three Park Rangers were promoted to year-round positions to address ongoing park maintenance needs and supplement efforts on managing the vegetative fuels load in the wildland-urban interface areas.

Reinhardt Redwood: During the week of January 27, staff installed new signs throughout the park to reflect the name change (renamed to honor Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt).

Shoreline Unit Miller Knox: During the month of January, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park staff worked with the Alternate Work Program crew to repair fences around Burrowing Owl protection areas.

Lakes Unit Coyote Hills: During the month of January, staff assisted Maintenance and Skilled Trades staff with the installation of two CXT restrooms at the quarry parking lot.

Shadow Cliffs: On January 20, the park naturalist led the Lakeside Littles program in the pollinator garden where 82 participants of all ages contributed to the garden by scattering native wildflower seeds around the beds and along the pathway.

Recreation Areas Cull Canyon: On February 12, park staff used a tractor to grade a section of the Chabot to Garin Trail to make it safer for visitors, and to maintain the longevity of the trail.

Don Castro: During the month of January, park staff worked with the Earth Team volunteer group to renovate the lagoon area, removing invasive weeds from the planting area and mulching the area for a dry riverbed rock installation.

Maintenance and Skilled Trades Department North County Trades Unit Lake Anza: Staff has begun renovation of the restroom facilities to provide upgrades for ADA compliance.

Tilden Merry Go Round: A new epoxy floor coating was applied to the concession/food service area.

174 South County Trades Unit Peralta Oaks Administration Building: Due to water damage, the 4th floor kitchen was remodeled with new cabinets, counter tops, backsplash, sink, paint, and an electrical upgrade. Quarry Lakes Service Yard: Electrical service was extended to the storage container for interior, exterior, and security lighting for the yard. Vent fans were installed at three storage containers to prevent the formation of black mold.

Water Utilities Crab Cove: Renovation of the aquarium water treatment system has begun. Chillers, pumps, temperature controls, and cabinet have been received at the shop and are being modified with custom fabrications prior to delivery and setup.

Del Valle Marina: Custom wiring was installed between the pedestrian ramp and the boat house to ensure a quick and safe way to isolate power from the boat dock during adverse water conditions.

Roads and Trails Unit Coyote Hills: Staff completed grading and excavation for the new CXT vault restroom in the quarry lot.

District-wide: The Roads and Trails Supervisor worked with staff in preparation for the 2020 Trails, Creeks and Ponds Project list to be submitted to regulatory agencies for approval once completed.

Sanitation and Recycling Unit South County Corporation Yard: The Recycling Coordinator managed an unscheduled Stormwater Pollution Plan (SWPP) inspection conducted by the Regional Water Quality Board. The final report was complimentary both regarding cleanliness and of staff’s efforts to contain contaminates.

PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION From February 1, 2020 – to March 1, 2020 the Public Safety Division handled 854 service calls and 1,953 total incidents. Highlights are included below.

Police There were 31 arrests made throughout the District for a variety of felony and misdemeanor offenses, including DUI, weapons possession, drug possession, violation of court restraining orders, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. Officers handled 151 field interviews (contacts without citations or arrests) and issued 536 citations (353 for parking).

• Anthony Chabot: On February 22, an officer took a report of vehicle theft and a commercial burglary. Several District tools from vehicles and the shed were stolen, gas was siphoned from District vehicles, and a Kawasaki mule was stolen.

• Borel Property: On February 7, several officers responded to an alarm call. Two subjects were located and cited for trespassing and removed from the property without incident.

175 • Claremont Canyon: On February 29, officers arrested a suspect for an outstanding warrant and resisting arrest.

• Contra Loma: On February 15, an officer arrested a suspect for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Del Valle: On March 1, Eagle 6, officers, park staff and medical personnel assisted with CPR for an unresponsive person in her vehicle, who was pronounced deceased despite lifesaving efforts.

• Delta DeAnza Trail in Bay Point: On February 16, an officer took a report of an armed robbery where the victim was held at knife point and their wallet was stolen.

• District-wide: From February 8-February 10, a wind event incident command post was established due to the national weather service prediction that wind gusts from 40 MPH to 55 MPH were possible. District Police and Fire Departments responded to an increased volume of calls for service related to the wind event.

• Garin: On February 22, an officer took a report of a stolen vehicle, including the victim’s wallet; credit cards in the wallet were subsequently fraudulently used. The investigation is ongoing.

• Lone Tree Point: On February 5, officers responded to a homeless encampment disturbance; a suspect was arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, battery on a police officer, delaying a police officer, and a probation violation.

Fire Operations

• Iron Horse Trail: On February 2, District fire personnel removed a large downed tree that was blocking the trail near Willow Pass Road and Concord Avenue.

• Tilden: On February 10, District fire personnel responded to a smoke investigation where both Berkeley and EBRPD Fire personnel discovered downed power lines that had ignited a small fire. Pacific Gas and Electric cut off power, and fire personnel extinguished the fire.

• Tilden: On February 10, District fire personnel aided park staff in the removal of several large downed oak trees that were blocking South Park and Golf Course Drive.

Fire Fuels Management

• Anthony Chabot: The District Fuels Crew and Firefighters finished clearing around the campground in preparation for goat grazing. Twenty-five brush piles that ranged from 10 to 20 cubic yards of debris were burned.

176 • Claremont Canyon: The District Fuels Crew began burning piles in recommended treatment area CC003.

• Tilden: The District Fuels Crew began cutting eucalyptus suckers, clearing undergrowth, and creating burn piles in recommended treatment area TI001.

• Wildcat Canyon: Large tree removals continued through February in recommended treatment area WC010.

Lifeguard Service

• On February 25-27, Lifeguard Services staff presented Title 22 training to District Fuels Crew members.

• On February 26, Lifeguard Services staff presented Bloodborne Pathogens training to the District’s Operations staff at the Safety Academy.

177 BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Operations (Thursday, January 23, 2020) (Rosario)

Present

Board: Directors Dee Rosario (Chair), Ayn Wieskamp, Dennis Waespi

Staff: Jim O’Connor, Ruby Tumber, Tiffany Margulici, Noah Dort, Scott Possin, Jeff Manley, Dave Zuckermann, Alisa Kim and Denise Valentine

Agenda Item 1: 2020 Committee Work Plan Review Management Analyst Ruby Tumber provided an overview of the 2020 Work Plan, covering the Operation Division’s Policy Reviews and Recommendations, Concessionaire and Special Use Agreements and Recommendations, and Informational Reports for the year ahead. Questions asked pertained to the following sections:

Concessionaire and Special Use Agreement Reviews and Recommendations No. 5 - Review Ardenwood Farmer Request for Proposal Director Waespi inquired if staff has an idea of when the review will occur. Assistant General Manager Jim O’Connor replied the plan is to post the Request for Proposal by April 1, 2020.

Informational Reports and Discussion Topics No. 9 - Park Operations Parklands Unit Update Director Rosario requested an update on the Glyphosate reduction project. O’Connor responded that the item will be brought before the Natural/Cultural Resources Committee.

Agenda Item 2: Brooks Island Regional Preserve Public Tours Interpretive & Recreation (I&R) Services Manager NW Region David Zuckermann provided an overview of tours at Brooks Island Regional Preserve through a presentation. Items included a review on the history of the preserve, key resources, recreation programs and public use over time, and challenges.

Waespi inquired if it is possible for members of the public to go to Brooks Island on their own. Zuckermann replied that Park District policy allows for members of the public to land on the sand spit, but access is otherwise prohibited except for staff guided tours.

178 Waespi inquired on the location of the nearest kayak launch area. Zuckermann replied the Richmond Public Marina.

Director Wieskamp inquired if staff provide regular (motorized) tours around the island. Zuckermann replied no, as staff does not have the capability or required equipment (currently only Naturalist-lead kayak tours are available, and these are noticed in the Regional In Nature publication).

Agenda Item 3: Review Caretaker Contract for Services: Brooks Island Regional Preserve Business Services Administrative Analyst Noah Dort provided an overview of the Caretaker Agreement through a presentation. Items included a review of caretakers in the Park District, Brooks Island location, Natural Resources, Operational Challenges, Caretaker Services, Selection Process, Caretaker features in Atlas Obscura and the recommendation.

Wieskamp inquired on the difficulty of filling this special position. Dort replied staff receives applications for the position. The biggest challenge staff encounters are the applicant having a boat, which is one of the requirements.

Waespi inquired if the caretaker can take vacation time. Park Supervisor Scott Possin replied yes. Waespi inquired if the caretaker receives medical benefits. Possin replied no.

Wieskamp inquired how often staff is in communication with the caretaker. Possin replied once a week with a site visit quarterly.

Wieskamp requested a tour of the island.

Waespi moved to approve the staff recommendation to enter into a Caretaker Contract for Services for Brooks Island Regional Preserve with Matthew Steven Allen. The initial term of the contract would be 1 year, commencing March 1, 2020, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions upon mutual agreement between the Park District and Mr. Allen. The cost to the Park District for this action is $42,075.48 for the first year, to increase by 2.5% annually through the end of the term. The initial annual contract costs compute to $3,506.29 per month for providing Caretaker services at Brooks Island Regional Preserve. Wieskamp seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Agenda Item 4: Public Comments There were no public comments.

Agenda Item 5: AGM Comments • The Botanic Garden plant sale will not occur this spring. • O’Connor provided an update to the San Leandro Creek group and advised staff will be bringing a grant partnership agreement before the Board in the near future.

Agenda Item 6: Board Comments There were no Board comments.

Meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

179 Respectfully submitted: /s/ Denise Valentine Executive Secretary

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

b. Operations (Thursday, February 20, 2020) (Rosario)

Present

Board: Directors Dee Rosario (Chair), Ayn Wieskamp, Dennis Waespi

Staff: Steve Castile (Acting AGM), Ruby Tumber, Tiffany Margulici, Noah Dort, David Vance, Jeff Manley, David Mecchi, David Kendall, Lance Sayne and Denise Valentine

Absent: Jim O’Connor

Guests: Jay Ganjei, Christina Kemp

Agenda Item 1: Review of Extension - TXI Caretaker Agreement: Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline Business Services Administrative Analyst Noah Dort provided an overview of the Caretaker Agreement through a presentation. Items included caretakers in the Park District, location, property description, operational challenges, selection process and cost structure.

Director Wieskamp suggested the idea of the caretaker – a commercial artist – providing a display of artwork on the property.

Director Waespi inquired if the caretaker sells his items at the site. Dort replied no, the public does not have access to the property.

Waespi inquired if the Park District incurs higher costs with a blacksmith on site. Dort replied the caretaker provides his own insurance.

Director Rosario inquired if the caretaker is required to keep a record. Dort replied the caretaker does keep a log. Park Supervisor David Kendall replied communication is maintained between the caretaker and park staff via email.

Waespi inquired if an offer was extended to the caretaker for the open Blacksmith position at Ardenwood Historic Farm. Dort replied yes, but the offer was declined.

181 Waespi moved to approve and recommend to the full Board the staff recommendation to extend the term of the current Caretaker Contract for Services for TXI at Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline with Daniel Hopper for 1 year, commencing July 1, 2020, with the two additional 1- year extensions (maximum total extension of 3 years) upon mutual agreement between the Park District and Mr. Hopper. The cost to the Park District for this action is $21,000, which represents the cost of the utilities provided by the Park District to the caretaker residence and adjacent buildings. Wieskamp seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.

Agenda Item 2: Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline Park Operational Plan and Development Shoreline Unit Manager Jeff Manley and Park Supervisor David Mecchi provided updates and a background overview of the new Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline Operational Plan through a presentation. Items included background of the Gateway Park Project Concept, funding and agreements, Oakland Venue Management events, parking areas and lots, west overflow features and storage, trail access and connections, observations pier trail,

Waespi inquired on the opening date. Mecchi replied that the park is slated for opening in late Spring.

Acting Business Services Manager Tiffany Margulici provided an overview of the relationship between the Park District and Oakland Venue Management (OVM).

Rosario inquired on the hours of operation of the observation pier. Manley replied the hours will be the same as Crown Beach.

Rosario inquired if fishing will be allowed on the pier. Acting AGM Steve Castile replied that fishing is not allowed on the pier.

Rosario inquired if there are bike racks. Castile replied there are some located at the Bridge Yard building and at the entrance of the pier.

Rosario inquired if there is a café or concession located at the site. Margulici replied park activation is in the next steps. Communication and analysis of options is being conducted with staff and OVM.

Agenda Item 3: Approval of Recommendation for Del Valle Watersports and Other Rentals Concession Request for Proposal Response and New Agreement: Del Valle Regional Park

Acting Business Services Manager Tiffany Margulici provided an overview of the concessionaire and agreement through a presentation. Items included a review of the location, background, types of rental equipment, Request for Proposal process and timeline, expected revenue, planned investment, proposed projects, and staff recommendation.

Waespi inquired if the Concession Fee with revenue gross receipts could exceed the $8,200 established by staff. Margulici replied staff arrived at this figure by reviewing the past five years of sales. The amount could exceed $8,200, if sales are good. The fee base will remain at 4%.

182 Waespi inquired if Outback Adventures (Outback) have other locations. Outback Adventures Jay Ganjei replied there are locations in Cupertino at Stevens Creek Reservoir and in San Rafael at Buck’s Launching.

Waespi inquired if Outback has ever been sued. Ganjei replied no. Waespi questioned if an accident does occur with one of your renters, does Outback have an agreement for liability in the event a renter fell off the boat. Ganjei replied liability depends on the victim(s) and whether they or their family believe who is liable. Safety is a top concern and is enforced by way of contracts and postings.

Castile provided a more detailed overview of the safety measures set in place at the park by park Lifeguard Services and Public Safety staff.

Rosario inquired if Outback equipment is removed from the storage area during the winter. Ganjei replied that staff has evacuated twice during flooding and has been working with park staff to come up with a preparedness plan and to monitor water levels during a storm event.

Rosario inquired if there is language in the agreement related to moving the equipment. Margulici stated there is standard language in the contract related to such incidents/occurrences.

Rosario inquired if records are kept of renters. Outback Adventures Christina Camp replied there are hard copy agreements maintained of renters.

Wieskamp moved to approve and recommend to the full Board the staff recommendation on the selection of Outback Adventures as concessionaire of the Watersports and Other Rentals Concession at Del Valle Regional Park with an initial five-year concession agreement with annual Concession Fee revenue up to $8,200 (4% of gross receipts) and up to $6,140 (3% of gross receipts) for the Concession Maintenance Fund and an additional five-year term by mutual consent to include annual Concession Fees up to $6,140 (3% of gross receipts) and up to $10,200 (5% of gross receipts) for the Concession Maintenance Fund. Waespi seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Agenda Item 4: Public Comments There were no public comments.

Agenda Item 5: AGM Comments • The Park Ranger II recruitment is in process, with interviews being conducted next week • Ardenwood staff located a nesting pair of bald eagles at the park

Agenda Item 6: Board Comments There were no Board comments.

Meeting adjourned at 1:44 p. m.

Respectfully submitted: /s/ Denise Valentine

183 Executive Secretary

184 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, April 7 , 2020

D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. COMMITTEE REPORTS

c. Finance Committee Minutes and Recommended Actions from the Meeting of February 26, 2020 (Coffey)

Attendees Board: Colin Coffey, Ellen Corbett and Dee Rosario

Staff: Robert E. Doyle, Ana M. Alvarez, Debra Auker, Deborah Spaulding, Michelle Strawson O’Hara, David Sumner, Ruby Tumber, Meadow D’Arcy, Mary Brown, Kim Balingit, Ren Bates

Speakers: Rosalva Flores & Ashley Casey, Brown Armstrong, Accountancy Corporation Monique Spyke, Managing Director, PFM

Public: Rick Rickard, PAC member

Committee Chair Colin Coffey began the meeting at 12:37PM with the introduction of Committee members.

Agenda Item No. 1 December 31, 2019 Investment Report and Portfolio Review

Assistant Finance Officer Deborah Spaulding presented a report of the District’s investment activity as of the end of the fourth quarter 2019. The report is in accordance with State law and in conformity with the District’s 2019 Investment Policy. The market value of the District’s pooled cash and investments as of December 31, 2019 was $263.5 million. This reflects an increase of $29.4 million from September 30, 2019, which is mainly the result of the timing of property tax revenue. The District’s pension trust, project bond funds and debt service funds held an additional $101.4 million.

Graphs accompanying the investment reports were provided in the Finance Committee packet.

AFO Spaulding introduced Monique Skype with PFM Asset Management, who gave an update on the District’s investment portfolio, current investment environment and discussed the District’s investment benchmarking.

185 Committee member Dee Rosario inquired if the coronavirus epidemic is prolonged could it result in a recession. Ms. Skype responded concerns of the coronavirus are the impact it will have on consumer activity (spending) and manufacturing of goods, two major components of growth.

Committee member Rosario asked how it would affect the District’s investment strategy. Ms. Skype advised the strategy in this case would be continuing to increase weighting towards US Treasuries. In addition, PFM would continue to evaluate the corporate securities, and possibly decrease exposure due to the impact of the coronavirus on manufacturing and consumer spending.

Committee Chair Colin Coffey requested clarification of Federal Agencies yield spread comparisons. Ms. Skype replied a yield spread is the spread of that sector or security to a comparable maturity US Treasury.

Recommendation: Motioned by Dee Rosario and seconded by Ellen Corbett that the Finance Committee recommends to the full Board of Directors approval of the December 21, 2019 Investment Report. Motion Approved.

Agenda Item No. 2 District’s 2020 Investment Policy Review and Update on Investment Strategy

Assistant Finance Officer Deborah Spaulding advised that each year, the East Bay Regional Park District updates its Investment Policy. Finance staff reviews the policy with its investment advisor, PFM, before it is presented to the Finance Committee. After Finance Committee review, the Policy is brought to the full Board of Directors for approval. This year, three changes to the Investment Policy are recommended:

• New section added “Environmental Social Governance” (ESG) Investment Strategy. • Replace “Environmental Responsibility” section with a more comprehensive “Sustainability” statement. • Clarification allowing investments over five-year time horizon.

AFO Spaulding introduced Monique Skype with PFM who gave a brief review on Environmental Social Governance (ESG) as one of the sustainable investment approaches and how it looks at companies managing environmental and governance practices on the day to day management of their business.

Ms. Skype presentation included PFM’s Fixed Income ESG investment approach, the District’s portfolio, implementing ESG Investment Solution and defining ESG objectives and parameters.

Recommendation: Motioned by Ellen Corbett and seconded by Dee Rosario that the Finance Committee recommends to the full Board of Directors for approval of the 2020 Investment Policy for District funds. Motion approved.

186 Agenda Item No. 3 Financial Audit Planning Memo for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 & Engagement Letter

Assistant Finance Officer Michelle Strawson O’Hara advised the Committee that the District prepares annual financial statements that are audited by the independent audit firm (selected by RFP in 2019) Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation, and the auditors have provided a standard engagement letter for the audit year ending December 31, 2019.

Assistant Finance Officer Michelle Strawson O’Hara outlined the Finance Committee responsibilities as written in the Board Operating Guidelines.

AFO O’Hara summarized the Audit Engagement / Planning memo as follows: • Audit services will be provided in accordance with the proposal and contract issued in 2019. • Auditors will perform the audit in accordance with Government Audit Standards and list all disclaimers of what they are not required to do as part of audit. • Auditors will express an opinion as to whether the basic financial statements are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. • Auditors will comment on internal controls that could have a material effect on the financial statements. • Auditors will comment on internal controls that relate to major federal grant programs.

AFO O’Hara introduced Rosalva Flores and Ashley Casey with Brown Armstrong CPA. Ms. Flores and Ms. Casey presented the scope, timing and objectives of the audit to Committee Members.

Recommendation: This item is informational only. No action required.

Agenda Item No. 6 (this agenda item moved up as requested by Directory Coffey) 2020 Board Finance Committee Work Plan and 2019 Board Finance Committee Accomplishments

AFO Spaulding presented the 2019 Finance Committee accomplishments. The Committee held ten meetings during the year, at which the Committee received reports and reviewed recurring Committee items. Additionally, during 2019 the Finance Committee considered and recommended for Board approval the following special items:

• Updated District Investment Policy • Updated Job Order Contracting Policy • Review and re-approved General Fund Reserve Fund Balance Policy • Updated Policy on Appropriating Funds for Acquisition Projects • Preliminary review of Environmentally Preferred Purchase Policy • New Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Policy • Extended contract with Milliman Advisory, LLC-Investment Managers for EBRPD Retirement Plans

187 • Examined Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing • Approved a five-year agreement with Brown Armstrong, CPAs as the Park District’s Independent External Auditor

AFO Spaulding presented the 2020 Finance Committee Work Plan, which included similar recurring items as 2019, and will include: • The Environmental Preferred Purchasing Policy • Upgrade to the District’s software program (One Solution) • Five-year financial plan and projection • Administrator review of TransAmerica Retirement Plan

AFO Spaulding reviewed with the Committee the responsibilities of Finance Staff and Board Finance Committee members as outlined in the Board Operating Guidelines.

Committee members requested moving April 2020 Finance Committee meeting to April 29, 2020. Assistant General Manager/Chief Finance Officer Debra Auker advised staff will check with Clerk of Board and get back to Committee Members.

Recommendation: This item is informational only. No action required.

Agenda Item No. 4 Job Order Contracting Program Quarterly Report

Capital Program Manager Ren Bates provided a JOC Program status update. In 2015 the Board awarded the first Job Order Contracts, at a total value of $6 million. On May 21, 2019 the Board awarded another round of eight $1 million job order contracts. Currently seven job orders are in progress: four job orders have been completed, and seven job orders are in the initial phase of job walk and cost proposal. Handouts were provided showing completed projects, projects in construction, and projects currently being priced and awaiting Notice to Proceed.

Capital Programs Manager Bates explained the steps that are followed in the JOC review process. Proposals are vetted and checked by project managers, as well as by staff from The Gordian Group, which provides administrative support to the JOC program.

Capital Programs Manager Bates reviewed the job order list, explaining each job contract and the projects that have been completed.

Capital Programs Manager Bates concluded his presentation by stating that the JOC program is working well, is a beneficial tool to the Park District, and has generated considerable time savings and reduced contracting costs.

Recommendation: This item is for information only. No action required.

188 Agenda Item No. 5 2019 Disposal of Fixed Assets

Accounting Manager Kim Balingit reported that the District annually performs an inventory of fixed assets, identifying items that have been disposed in the prior year, and recording an accounting adjustment to “write-off” the remaining net book value of any asset no longer in the District’s possession. Per Board Operating Guidelines, items with a book value (cost less accumulated depreciation) of over $25,000 are subject to Board review and action. For 2019, one asset disposal met this requirement: a central heating system at Coyote Hills Visitor Center.

An informational list was provided to the Committee summarizing all fixed assets disposed in 2019, regardless of value. In 2019, 48 assets were disposed through the Board approved action process and $148,269 was received at auction for these items. In addition, 20 assets were determined not be auction- able and were disposed or recycled. The net book value of these items combined was $55,031. Two Ventek Pay stations were stolen, each with a net book value of zero.

Committee member Rosario asked if any information in the Ventek machines are at risk. Accounting Manager Balingit replied no, adding the credit card information is transported to Ventek Company, nothing is retained in the machines.

Committee member Corbett requested a cost benefit analysis in determining whether the District will replace the pay stations and information on enforcement of ensuring parking tickets being purchased and displayed in vehicle windows. GM Doyle noted the pay stations are common in all park systems. GM Doyle will request staff look at using more durable pay stations.

Deputy General Manager Ana M. Alvarez advised committee that the Operations Division replaced machines in 2018 and are tracking closely with Public Safety monitoring of the parking. DGM Alvarez advised AGM of Operations will bring back to the committee specific revenue numbers.

Recommendation: Motioned by Ellen Corbett and seconded by Dee Rosario that the Finance Committee recommends to the full Board of Directors for approval of accounting adjustments to reflect the disposal of one fixed asset with a book value over $25,000 during the 2019 fiscal year. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 7 Open Forum for Public Comment

No Public comment

Agenda Item No. 8 Committee Comments Meeting adjourned at 2:20PM. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, Connie Swisher, Finance Department

189 NEWSCLIPS Opinion: In COVID-19 crisis, maintain social distance at parks Unsafe overcrowding cannot continue. We need your help to keep parks safe. Together we can bend the curve. By ROBERT E. DOYLE | PUBLISHED: March 27, 2020 at 10:10 a.m. | UPDATED: March 27, 2020 at 12:27 p.m.

RICHMOND, CA – MARCH 26: A social distancing sign is on display at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline in Richmond, Calif., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Starting Friday March 27 the East Bay Regional Park District will close parking lots at many of their parks, in a move to prevent overcrowding that can quicken the spread of the coronavirus. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

In the Bay Area we are blessed with over a million acres of beautiful public parkland. Californians love to get outdoors to enjoy nature and exercise; in fact they depend on it. For residents and their families, it is an essential and fundamental part of their daily lives.

But we are facing the greatest health pandemic of the last 100 years, and the shelter-in-place order’s requirements for social distancing must be taken seriously.

At the East Bay Regional Park District, the largest regional urban park district in the nation, we have tried to keep our 73 parks and over 1,300 miles of trails open. But what happened last weekend was unsafe and distressing. Thousands of Bay Area residents headed to nature – overwhelming parks, parking areas and staff.

As Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday, “We can’t bend the curve if everyone is out. I don’t want to close big, beautiful open spaces. But we can’t see what we saw over the weekend.”

Overcrowding has already forced many of our fellow park agencies to consider closing. Last weekend, the state Parks Department closed parking lots at 36 of California’s 280 state parks in five counties, including Marin, San Mateo, Sonoma, Los Angeles and San Diego.

We need your help to keep East Bay parks safe for you and our staff. Many of our building facilities have been closed for some time to reduce the potential spread of the virus, including children’s play areas and structures, picnic areas, visitor centers and campgrounds. For health and safety reasons, park restrooms and drinking fountains have also been unavailable.

Now, because of recent park overcrowding, use of picnic areas, and unsafe group gatherings and meet-ups, we have decided to temporarily close specific parks and park areas until April 30. A few parks are fully closed, while some parking lots and access points are closed at others.

We hope this will help us limit overcrowding. For up-to-date information on our district’s park area closures go to www.ebparks.org/coronavirus. (For a full list of San Mateo County closures go to bit.ly/2UnfAJi.)

190 The good news: The vast majority of our parks, open space, and trails remain open, as are our 300-miles of paved regional trails. I would like to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation. We have tried to spread closures across the district as best we can.

We want to help get everyone through this COVID-19 crisis by keeping our parks open, but the safety of the public – and our employees – must be the highest priority.

Like you, many of our staff are sheltering in place, taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Our current limited staff is doing its best to keep up with the community’s need to exercise and get outside.

However, staff still needs to respond to emergencies, remove hazardous trees and work on fuels reduction as we prepare, along with CalFire, for another serious fire season.

We are coordinating with health departments daily. If unsafe overcrowding continues, or the public does not maintain social distancing – even for dogs – we may be forced to close additional areas.

If they are to remain open, we need your help. Together we can bend the curve.

Robert Doyle is general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District.

What park visitors can do to help

• Maintain a 6-foot distance from other people • No picnicking, groups, gatherings or meetups (only immediate households should be together) • Be aware of high-touch points such as trail gates (use hand sanitizer or gloves) • Keep dogs on leash (even dogs should social distance) • Pack-in, pack-out trash, including dog poop bags (trash collection is limited, do not use single use plastic water bottles as they are a major source of litter in the parks) • Bring water and hand sanitizers, and use restrooms at home before you come (bathrooms and water fountains are closed) • Park properly and safely (parking restrictions will be enforced)

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Coronavirus: Bay Area residents’ hunger for outside recreation collides with social-distancing rules Parks officials close many facilities, beg visitors to maintain distance while visiting By Joseph Geha | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: March 29, 2020 at 5:05 p.m. | UPDATED: March 30, 2020 at 5:27 a.m.

FREMONT, CA – MARCH 29: Visitors enter a gate to the Mission Peak Regional Preserve from the Stanford Avenue parking lot on Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Fremont, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Bay Area residents seeking an escape from their living rooms amid unprecedented shelter-in-place orders meant to control the COVID-19 outbreak are creating a new kind of stress: Headaches for state and local officials scrambling to close or restrict access to outdoor areas, hoping to keep growing crowds from dulling the effect of social distancing.

As the third week of stay-home orders begins, with more likely to come, cabin fever was intensifying for many. Uncertainty is looming over parks systems that are currently open, and officials say visitors need to play by the new health rules, or risk forcing more closures.

On Sunday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office ordered that all 280 state parks be closed to all vehicles. State parks officials said in a statement that crowds at many state parks on Saturday “made it impossible for the public to implement appropriate social/ physical distancing practices.”

That announcement came less than two days after San Mateo County closed all 23 parks it manages completely, and after the East Bay Regional Park District partially or fully closed 14 of its 73 parks. Earlier in the week, the U.S. Forest Service also closed its recreational facilities in California, except for trailheads.

“We want to be able to provide people a place where they can get some fresh air and get out, but we all have to work together to keep these facilities open,” Don Rocha, the director of Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department, said Sunday.

Rocha said for now, parks across Santa Clara County remain open, though that could change in the days and weeks ahead. Staffers and park rangers monitoring park use will be on the lookout for any folks congregating, not social distancing, or otherwise not following health orders.

192 “We are asking people to be conscientious when they go out to the parks,” Rocha said, adding that people still need to stick to the rules and shelter-in-place as much as possible after using a park.

“It’s not a vacation, it’s really providing an amenity for people to get out and get some fresh air, and some exercise,” he said.

On Sunday at popular Mission Peak in Fremont, the parking lot at the Stanford Avenue trailhead was packed with cars, though many people coming off the trail said they had enough space to maintain social distance for much of their hike.

Keyla R., from Newark, who didn’t want to give her last name, was sweating with her boyfriend Eric as they headed back to their car.

She’s been off work and watching her 11-year-old daughter, so it was important to get out “for all of our sanity,” she said.

Keyla said she hopes Mission Peak and other parks remain open through the pandemic.

“What are we going to do, people like myself that live in a small, tiny two-bedroom apartment?” she said. “There’s only so much freedom we can have.

“We don’t have pool activities, we don’t have a gym in our apartment complex, so it’s like, what can we really do if we lose this?”

Carlos Cabrera, from Mountain View, was about to hit the trail with his friend Mariana Lara.

“We were in the apartment for like two weeks, we just couldn’t take it anymore,” he said Sunday. “If you’ve got nothing else to do, like no work, no school, the only thing you think about is going out.”

Cabrera and Lara were idle after the restaurant they work for closed, and have been living with family with young kids, so they’ve all been trying to be cautious about going out, Cabrera said.

If more regional and local parks were to close, “It would be really hard, because most people rely on these places to reduce stress,” he added. “Being in the park, it’s a good thing, as long as you keep your distance between each other.”

In the East Bay, most regional parks remained open, and park visitorship has been up, even as the park district is contending with staffing shortages amid the new health orders.

Robert Doyle, the general manager of East Bay Regional Park District, said this weekend was “very, very busy,” but he added that he saw improvements in social distancing at parks, compared to the “massive overcrowding” a week earlier.

But with staff already reduced because of the COVID outbreak and related shelter orders, Doyle said all of the park system’s bathrooms are closed. Water fountains are

193 sheathed in plastic, and there may be less frequent trash collection, so it’s important visitors respect the parks by packing their trash out with them.

“We’ve had some places where people have torn the plastic off of water fountains to get a drink either for themselves or their dog,” he said.

“We have a high volume of dog use, and that is both a social distancing problem… (and) a problem with people leaving bags of poop that we don’t have the staff to clean up, and we really want people to take that home,” he said.

Doyle said he’s been in communication with health departments in both Alameda and Contra Costa counties, and said they’ll close parks if they get orders to do so, or if health orders are being violated.

“If we’re going to keep these parks open, and not have more closures, we need everybody to be very conservative (in following social-distancing and health recommendations),” he said.

In San Mateo County 23 county-managed parks are closed to the public entirely, but parks spokeswoman Carla Schoof said there’s still plenty of places to get outside safely. Locals, however, will have to “consider going beyond your favorite” county park sites.

“A lot of city parks have their park grounds open. You can walk in the park, you can walk on the grass,” she said.

Schoof also said people looking to stretch their legs can hit The Bay Trail, “that runs from the tip of the South Bay all the way up the Peninsula, with miles and miles of trails,” and also the California Coastal Trail which runs through the region.

Doyle, of the East Bay parks district, also said he was concerned that vehicle access closures from the governor at popular state parks, like Mount Diablo State Park, could push more people into nearby regional parks.

While parks were open Sunday, they could be closed quickly if conditions change or people violate health orders, he said.

“We’re managing this crisis in real time,” Doyle said. “We’re trying to get people to follow the rules for their own safety.”

Contact Joseph Geha at 408-707-1292. Staff writer Aldo Toledo contributed to this report.

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East Bay parks will stay open, despite confusion and citations By Natalie Orenstein March 17, 2020, 1:48 p.m. East Bay parks like Tilden will stay open during shelter- in-place orders, after a temporary closure. Photo: David Abercrombie

Roland Burgmann was shocked to come back from his Tilden Park run on Tuesday morning to find a $43 ticket on his car, from East Bay Regional Park District police “by order of county health dept shelter in place.”

And the UC Berkeley professor was not the only confused park-goer that morning. All over Twitter, hikers and dog-walkers were posting photographs of closed trails and signs saying parks across the region would be shuttered throughout the entire duration of the shelter-in-place order.

That confounded the visitors because outdoor activities are considered “essential” under the new regional rules, meaning they’re among the few reasons someone can legally leave their home.

The mixed messages and closed parks show that public entities and private businesses alike are scrambling to try to figure out how to comply with Monday’s sweeping order, the public health demands of the COVID-19 crisis and dwindling staff numbers.

Dave Mason, East Bay Regional Park District spokesman, clarified that the park closures are only temporary.

Entrances were shut off “to address shelter-in-place needs and staffing limitations,” Mason said in phone interview around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Most parks and trails will reopen in the next day or two, he said. EBRPD plans to put out clarifying information later Tuesday.

Burgmann will also be relieved to hear that “they have collected the tickets and are tearing them up,” according to Mason.

“Our public safety is using education for folks,” Mason said, “knowing obviously this is a unique emergency.”

The park district and health officers across the Bay Area have actively encouraged residents to take advantage of the great outdoors while the COVID-19 pandemic keeps everyone cooped up inside and away from gyms.

“We understand that nature is a great place to get exercise and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul – especially in time of crisis,” EBRPD said in a news release Sunday. “A walk on a trail, around your neighborhood or private backyard will allow you to breathe fresh air and help to reduce stress and anxiety.”

195 Mason said visitors should be prepared for limited provisions on trails, and the closure of campgrounds and swimming sites.

“Building facilities will be closed, including bathrooms and other amenities due to the shelter-in- place directive,” he said. “If people visit the parks they must follow the social distancing requirements. They should bring water and hand sanitizer. They should be prepared that they might see less park staff.”

And an important heads-up for dog owners especially: EBRPD will not be collecting garbage, so visitors must carry all trash they generate back home with them.

At a press conference Monday, Bay Area health officers encouraged local jurisdictions to spread information about the shelter-in-place order before jumping into enforcement of the new laws. The order is meant to stem the spread of COVID-19 through Bay Area communities, and officials said they hope to inspire voluntary compliance.

Like Bergmann, Serina Garst wrote to Berkeleyside that she too was surprised to see officers issuing tickets at Tilden, where she also tried to go for a run Tuesday.

Tweets also show the entrance to the Claremont Canyon hill blocked off by a sign saying it’s closed by order of the Alameda and Contra Costa county health departments. Another park had a sign announcing a closure from March 16 to April 7. At Point Isabel, confusingly, the signs said the park was closed because of fire hazard.

Garst said she hoped they would reopen to give some relief to parents while schools are closed.

Under the unprecedented circumstances, Burgmann said, some seniors and families especially “see the park as the only refuge they have left.”

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Update: Berkeley closes dog parks, East Bay parks require dogs on leash By Sarah Han March 24, 2020, 4:53 p.m. Dogs are usually allowed off leash at several East Bay parks, like Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, but the EBRPD is now asking dog owners to leash them to maintain social distancing. Photo: Sarah Han

Update, March 25, 4:22 p.m. Today, the East Bay Regional Park District an updated list of parks, parking lots and other areas that will be closed to limit overcrowding at its open spaces. Fourteen new park areas will be closed beginning March 27 through April 30. One of the new closures is the main parking area at popular off-leash dog park Point Isabel in Richmond. The update also outlines the EBRPD’s COVID-19 safety policies, including the new leash policy for dogs: “[T]o maintain the 6-foot social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Park District is requiring dogs to be on leash in all park areas.” On Tuesday, spokesman Dave Mason told Berkeleyside that EBRPD is asking the public to comply with the new leash rule, but it will not be enforcing it at this time. Berkeleyside has asked the EBRPD for clarification on whether dogs will be required to be on leash at Point Isabel.

Update, March 24, 6:15 p.m. A press release from Berkeley City Manager Dee Williams- Ridley posted before 6 p.m. states “all City of Berkeley play structures, athletic courts, dog parks and certain sports fields” are now closed to enforce social distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Nine parks, including Ohlone Dog Park, will be closed entirely. The off-leash dog area at Cesar Chavez Park is not specifically mentioned, but the statement says open space in large parks will be accessible as long as visitors enjoy it alone or with members of their own household.

Original story: The East Bay Regional Park District is asking dog owners to keep their pets on leash at all of its parks that allow dogs, effective immediately. The city of Berkeley may not be far behind in imposing a similar rule at its parks. The new policy aims to help enforce social distancing.

Gary Bland learned this firsthand Tuesday. Bland takes his two rescue dogs to Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley daily — sometimes twice a day — for walks in the designated off-leash dog area. But Tuesday, at around 11 a.m., the 73-year-old Berkeley resident said he was approached by an animal control officer who told him the off-leash area would be closed later that day. The officer told Bland that not only Cesar Chavez, but all parks across the East Bay, would be restricting off-leash access because people were not social distancing enough in those areas. Bland said the officer was not issuing tickets, but was “giving a heads up alert.”

“I had a lot of questions and issues with that. It didn’t quite make sense to me,” Bland said.

197 After hearing from Bland, Berkeleyside contacted Berkeley Animal Care Services, who said BACS was not behind the new off-leash dog rules, but confirmed that closure of off-leash dog parks would likely be coming, including at Cesar Chavez and Ohlone parks, both managed by the city of Berkeley.

Berkeleyside has asked the city for clarification and was waiting to hear back at publication time.

Dave Mason, spokesman for the park district, said he couldn’t speak for city parks, but confirmed that the EBRPD is asking owners to keep their dogs on leash at all of the East Bay’s regional parks.

“During this COVID-19 crisis, we’re asking people to keep their dogs on leash. Even dogs need to social distance,” Mason said.

Other “soft closing” measures, such as those that have been put in place at some state parks, are also in the pipeline. Mason said the EBRPD will be closing some parking lots and access points in the coming days “to limit and minimize unsafe overcrowding.” An announcement will be made Wednesday about which parks will be affected.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states there is no evidence that pets can spread COVID-19 or are a source of the infection to humans or other animals. Although two dogs have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, likely transmitted from close contact with infected people, neither dog fell ill with the disease. There is no evidence linking animals with the spread of COVID-19 to humans. Still, health officials are recommending that people with COVID-19 limit contact with animals. In addition, as infected individuals can be asymptomatic, they are advising, out of an abundance of caution, that people not touch other people’s dogs.

Mason said the EBRPD made the decision to restrict off-leash dog access due to the large crowds using East Bay open spaces, especially on the weekends.

“We started talking about it yesterday or the day before because of the numbers of folks we’re seeing at the parks and the need to maintain social distancing,” he said. Social distancing requires that individuals stay at least 6 feet away from each other and leashing dogs will better allow their people to maintain that space with others in public areas.

Since the shelter-in-place order went into effect, parks have seen a huge inflow of visitors. Outdoor activities — including walking, hiking and running — are allowed under the mandate that requires people to mostly stay at home. The day after the order went into effect, the East Bay Regional Park District temporarily closed parks entrances “to address shelter-in-place needs and staffing limitations,” but reopened them the following day to the relief of area residents. But this past weekend, a growing communal case of cabin fever and a bout of sunny weather drove too many people at once to seek the great outdoors.

198 A number of filled dog poop bags sit where a trash can was recently removed at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. The EBRPD asks visitors to “pack in and pack out” any trash during the shelter-in-place order. Photo: Sarah Han

Mason said the large number of visitors made it difficult for people to maintain the proper distance from one another, and that, in some instances, people were gathering en masse and picnicking, activities that are restricted under the shelter-in- place order.

The EBRPD has closed many facilities, including picnic areas, and, due to staffing shortages, removed trash cans because there are not enough workers to empty them. Although visitors have been asked to pack in and pack out their own trash, piles of refuse — including many bags filled with dog poop — have recently been left at trailheads, where trash receptacles previously were placed.

“We really need the public’s help in being good park visitors by social distancing 6 feet apart,” Mason said. “We need the public’s help in having no gatherings, no group outings and no picnicking. We’re asking folks to do that as part of being safe and helping parks stay open.”

As for Bland, he said he’ll still likely take his dogs to Cesar Chavez Park, even if they have to remain on leash.

“Well, I gotta do something. One’s an old dog. The boy dog, he’s about 6 years old, he needs exercise. I need to find something to do with him.”

[Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to clarify and add more information about what is currently known about coronavirus and pets.]

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Bay Area to Extend Stay at Home Order Through May 1: Sources – NBC Bay Area By Admin- March 30, 2020 Get ready to spend more time at home – NBC Bay Area has learned that public health officials in all nine Bay Area counties plan to extend the shelter at home order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Word of the upcoming extension in the Bay Area came as President Trump offered a marked shift in tone this evening, moving to extend nationwide social distancing guidelines.

“The better you do, the faster this nightmare will end,” Trump said. “So we will extend the guidelines to April 30 to slow the spread.”

Trump, once hoping to get people back to work by Easter, now says that was just an aspiration and that he expects things to begin recovering around June 1.

Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, the push continues for social distancing – especially by keeping people out of parks and beaches.

After large crows last weekend, this weekend parking lots were closed and people seemed to get the message, mostly staying away.

“We’ve got to change behavior if we want to maintain the ability to keep parks open,” said Robert Doyle, general manager at East Bay Regional Parks. “We are talking with the health department every day and if we can’t change the crowds then we will have to get more restrictions.”

Public health officials hope people will remain even more vigilant next month.

Trump said he plans to reveal details of the extended federal guidelines on Tuesday.

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Tilden Park hiker rescued after medical emergency Published 16 hours ago CHP Bay City News .Photo: California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division Air Operations

BERKELEY, Calif. - A hiker who suffered an undisclosed medical emergency was hospitalized Saturday afternoon, and a joint effort by East Bay Regional Park district and the California Highway Patrol got the hiker transported to a nearby hospital, the CHP said.

The call about the hiker on the Seaview Trail in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley came in about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, a park district dispatcher said.

Crews in the CHP's "H-30" helicopter and the park district's "Eagle 6" worked together to find the hiker. He was ultimately taken from the trail on a 4-by-4 truck to waiting paramedics from the El Cerrito and Berkeley fire departments, the CHP said. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital; his condition was not immediately known.

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Widespread park closures begin as officials work to deter crowds By Debora Villalon Published 1 day ago Many Bay Area parks closed starting this weekend Debora Villalon reports from Marin County.

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. - Park closures and restrictions will be widespread this weekend to curb crowds and people congregating.

Across the Bay Area, the message is clear, if you drive to get outdoors, you've gone too far. "We know what happened last weekend," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed, chiding people who flocked to popular parks and other destinations a week ago.

"Playing things like volleyball, and basketball and other sports together," described Breed.

Crowds and close contact alarmed officials who saw social distancing precautions disappear.

"Just walk outside, go to a park in your neighborhood, stay with members of your own household, and please don't get in your cars," said Breed.

This weekend, the city has closed parking lots at high-traffic locations such as the Marina Green, Crissy Field, Baker Beach, Ocean Beach, and Fort Funston.

Visitors will be able to walk in, but not drive, and neighborhoods nearby will be monitored for outside traffic.

"Get your fresh air, walk your dogs but don't drive to play volleyball with your friends, to picnic, or have wine parties," admonished Breed.

Friday evening, San Mateo County announced it has closed all 23 of its parks until further notice, including some on the coast in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay.

The parks encompass more than 16,000 acres of land.

Previously, the county had opted to close several parking lots, but then took the more stringent step.

East Bay Regional Parks, the largest regional system in the U.S., has taken a mixed approach.

"If the park is crowded or the parking lot is full, please go home," said East Bay Parks General Manager Robert Doyle.

Its 73 locations were also besieged by visitors a week ago during sunny weather.

202 "We had tremendous crowds in all of our parks, even the ones that are usually less busy," said Doyle.

In response, 20 parks are being closed, and parking blocked near picnic areas to discourage people from gathering.

"People are dying all over the U.S. from this virus, and everyone needs to do their part," warned Doyle.

"We're talking to health agencies every day."

The partial closure leaves 1,000 miles of trail open. But the ban may grow if behavior doesn't change.

"We're hoping it improves and we can relax some of those rules," said Doyle, "but right now we're looking at the opposite, where we may have to increase closures."

Marin County public parks are also off-limits, after they were swamped with traffic and visitors last weekend.

A video posted by Marin's Sheriff's Department warns people away, with images of people mobbing the coastal highway and other outdoor destinations.

"I ask people to give me six feet, but they seem shocked and just smile," said Sausalito resident Hallie Seegal.

Seegal runs daily at the Tennessee Valley trailhead in Mill Valley.

Friday afternoon, the parking lot and path were busy with cyclists, hikers, and horseback riders.

"When I go to one side of the road, I expect people to go to the other side, but I've had a lot of difficulty with that," said Seegal.

She is surprised, that with so many admonitions, people aren't better about steering clear of each other.

"I'm a nurse and I feel very strongly about it," said Seegal, "and I won't be here this weekend because of the crowds."

At her briefing, Mayor Breed described a personal experience.

"I was walking in a narrow area, and the runner still decided to run very close next to me, rather than pause for a minute or two," said Breed.

She implores people to be considerate and mindful of each other.

"We're in this for the long haul, no need for any of us to be in a hurry."

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Bay Area Parks Close Campgrounds, Block Car Access But Many Trails Remain Open By Katie Nielsen March 27, 2020 at 9:44 pm

PLEASANTON (KPIX) — As Californians approach the second weekend of the shelter-in-place order, many state and regional parks are making big changes to avoid seeing big crowds.

The East Bay Regional Parks District announced it is closing 20 of its most popular parks starting Friday, March 27 until April 30. The other 73 parks will stay open — at least for now.

“Weekends it gets overrun because everyone is out at the same time,” said Crystal Reiss. She comes over to Crown Beach in Alameda from her house in Oakland and says people are starting to understand the concept of social distancing.

“Now, when I’m out, people are really making an effort to give that radius and, you know, there’s a learning curve,” Reiss said.

Last weekend, thousands of people packed beaches near San Francisco and the Marin Headlands and crowded Dolores Park in the city’s Mission District. They were clear violations of the shelter-in-place order.

“Sadly we saw a number of areas in our city that were just jam-packed,” said San Francisco mayor London Breed in a video news conference. “We are going to have to make some changes. The last thing I want to do, as I said on Monday, is to basically close parks,” the mayor added.

California State Parks is closing the parking lots of 98 parks and beaches. All San Mateo County parks and all Marin County regional parks and beaches have closed.

“Most of the closures are actually removing parking from picnic areas and really high-density recreation sites,” said Robert Doyle, East Bay Regional Park District’s general manager.

In most cases, the parking lots are closed to reduce the number of people at the park but the trails are still open to walkers or bicyclists.

“They can walk in. We’re trying to educate people about behavior, not about not using the parks they love,” Doyle said.

The trail at Crown Beach has become a much-needed respite for a lot of people like Alameda resident Bryan Flemming.

“I’ve been going out on the beach or at least the sidewalk once or twice a day, trying to catch the sunset at the end of the day. It just kind of gives you a little bit of extra pep through the day to be able to get out and get some fresh air,” Flemming said.

Doyle says East Bay Regional Parks directors could decide to close more of the facilities if they become overcrowded.

In Marin County, Lee Richardson, an Inverness resident, didn’t mind seeing the lines of cars around town last week. He says, “At my age, nothing bothers me. I’m 90.”

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More Bay Area parks, beaches closing before weekend Tom Stienstra March 27, 2020 Updated: March 27, 2020 6:49 a.m.

People gather on Baker Beach on March 21, the fifth day of the city wide shelter in place order in San Francisco.Photo: Nick Otto / Special to The Chronicle

After thousands of Bay Area residents mobbed some of the region’s parks and beaches last weekend, the state is pushing back to discourage people from venturing too far from their homes during shelter in place.

By Thursday morning, websites for state-operated park areas carried the new message:

“The State of California understands the public’s need to enjoy the benefits of nature during the coronavirus pandemic situation. For those wishing to take a break in the outdoors, public health officials are advising them to walk, run, hike and bike in their local neighborhoods and walk to parks.”

The statement follows Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order, issued Monday, to shut off parking lots at certain state parks and beaches. A new wave of park closures this week ensued in San Francisco, the East Bay, San Mateo County, Marin and Sonoma counties — measures designed to address overcrowding and public safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Thursday, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area had announced a series of shutdowns in San Francisco that include parking at Merrie Way near Lands End, Baker Beach, Battery East and Sloat Boulevard parking at Ocean Beach.

The East Bay Regional Park District announced it had closed 20 of its 73 parks as well as restrictions on uses at others. Bob Doyle, general manager of the regional district, said he worked with public health officials to craft the plan. State Parks then announced that Mount Diablo State Park near Walnut Creek would also be shut down.

“We are all in this together,” Doyle said. “We want to help everyone during this crisis by keeping parks open, but safety of the public and our employees is our top priority. If parks are too crowded, please help us keep people safe by going home.”

In many parks in the East Bay, restrooms were closed after visitors stole toilet paper and antiseptic soap. Rangers found it impossible to keep the restrooms clean to the standards set by health officials, Doyle said.

This week’s closures started with state parks in Marin, Sonoma and the San Mateo County coast, as well as many coastal parks in Southern California, after overcrowding last weekend caused gridlock on Highway 1 in several areas.

At park areas where parking has been closed, including many San Francisco beaches and destinations in Marin, trails and service roads remain open for those who bike or walk to the

205 trailheads. Group gatherings and clusters of hikers are banned, and picnic areas and campgrounds are closed.

By Thursday morning at Montara State Beach, north of Half Moon Bay, state parks had closed the lot to all vehicular traffic. Trails and beaches at the park remained open, and local residents were walking or riding their bicycles for access.

“Everyone has the responsibility to ‘Flatten the Covid-19 Curve at Parks’ by maintaining a social distance of six feet or more when recreation in the outdoors, and staying home if they are sick,” the state parks system said in its notice. “If visitors cannot maintain social distancing, they need to leave the park.”

Here are the major closures announced for this weekend by park districts:

San Francisco: Alcatraz Island, Presidio Visitor Center, Fort Point Historic Site, Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, Lands End Lookout; parking at Baker Beach, West Bluff, Long Avenue, Battery East, Langdon Court, Navy Memorial, Merrie Way, Sloat Boulevard at Ocean Beach.

Marin: Point Reyes National Seashore (most roads, all campgrounds), visitor centers, Muir Woods National Monument, Stinson Beach parking, Marin Headlands (Golden Gate Bridge Vista Points, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Nike Missile Center, all campgrounds, Upper Conzelman Road, Rodeo Beach), Marin County parks, and parking at staging areas for Marin Watershed, Muir Beach, Muir Beach Overlook; county boat ramp gated for Hudeman Slough for Napa- Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area; and Angel Island, China Camp, Mount Tamalpais, Olompali, Samuel P. Taylor and Tomales Bay state parks.

San Mateo County Coast: Parking, and in some cases, access, for Fitzgerald Marina Preserve, Gray Whale Cove, Año Nuevo State Park, Cowell Ranch, Burleigh Murray State Park, Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, and Montara, Half Moon Bay, San Gregorio, Pescadero, Pomponio, Bean Hollow State Beaches.

East Bay: Sunol Regional Wilderness, most of Tilden Regional Park and all of Tilden Botanic Garden, Castle Rock, Del Valle, Ardenwood, all campgrounds, most parking and walk-in access only at Coyote Hills, Lake Chabot boat ramp, Quarry Lake boat ramp, Black Diamond Mines, Contra Loma, Crown Beach, Del Valle, Diablo Foothills, Garin, Point Isabel, Reinhardt Redwood, Roberts, Shadow Cliffs, Sibley, Tilden, Marciel Gate at Anthony Chabot, Bear Creek at Briones, Lake Temescal, Leona Canyon, Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline, Wildcat Canyon/Alvarado, Los Vaqueros Reservoir, San Pablo Reservoir; Mount Diablo State Park.

Sonoma County: Armstrong Redwoods, Austin Creek, Jack London, Petaluma Adobe, Sonoma Coast (and sub units), Sonoma State, Sugarloaf Ridge, Trione-Annadel State Parks.

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East Bay Regional Parks announces park closures & parking restrictions to limit overcrowding Mar 26, 2020

The East Bay Regional Park District has announced park area closures to address overcrowding and public safety. Additionally, park picnic areas are closed, and all group gatherings prohibited.

The COVID-19 health emergency remains a serious and evolving situation. This past weekend, the Park District saw more people in parks than on a busy holiday. "We can’t bend the curve if everyone is out. I don't want to close big, beautiful open spaces. But we can't see what we saw over the weekend," California Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday. On Monday, March 23, 2020, Governor Newsom ordered temporary closures for vehicular traffic at State parks in five California counties: Los Angeles County, Marin County, San Mateo County, Sonoma County, and San Diego County.

Unsafe overcrowding is a concern. While the Park District hopes to keep parks and trails open, some closures are necessary to limit overcrowding and maintain social distancing. The list below of parks, developed park areas, parking lots, and entrance points will be closed beginning Friday, March 27, 2020, through Thursday, April 30, 2020. Trails will remain accessible on a walk-in, bike-in basis.

“We are all in this together,” said Park District General Manager Robert Doyle. “We want to help everyone during this crisis by keeping parks open, but safety of the public and our employees is our top priority.”

“If parks are too crowded, please help us keep people safe by going home,” added Doyle.

Ways the public can help keep parks open include:

Maintain a 6-foot distance from other people

No picnicking, groups, gatherings, or meetups (only immediate households should be together)

Pack-in, pack-out trash, including dog poop (there is no trash collection during COVID-19)

Park visitation and park use will continue to be monitored closely, with additional closures possible. Currently, state and county health departments have told us they want East Bay Regional Parks to remain open and accessible for outdoor activity if possible. However, it may also be necessary to close more park areas based on overcrowding or additional orders from State or local health agencies.

We thank the public for their cooperation and understanding during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Keeping parks open for the public is challenging with limited staffing and the Park District is doing its best to balance the requirements of State and local health agencies’ “Shelter in Place” orders, and the community’s need for exercise and stress relief.

The public is encouraged to check ebparks.org for up-to-date information on closures.

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Op-Ed To Close Or Not to Close? That is the Question! Parks as sanctuaries and refuges in times of crisis by Nina S. Roberts and Caryl Hart DESIRETHEFOROVERWHELMINGWORLDWIDE.SPACEMarchHOULDBEFORE.THESE RIGHTCLOSURE 26, AREOR AMONGOUR IN 2020 BEACHES THINGSPECIAL2012, PARKS DEALING DUE MOST FOR PROPORT TO TO AROU WEPL INSTANCE,DO OFBUDGETACES WCAN INUSINDTHIONS THE TOPEOPLESET THESHELTER CHALLENGES. GET ISFACE AFOOT BAY IMPACTINGQUARTER OUTDOORSTURN OF AREA-ON.IN THE-PLACE TOSHO BEOF CORONAVIRUSTO WHENHUULD OCALIFORNIA’SFORDAY, MANDATESPENNDREDS MANAGERS FRESHIN ORA NEED? GLOBAL CLOSED, OF AIR, PANDEMIHASTHOUSANDS STATE BESUNSH HEALTH CREATEDOR CLOS ARPARKSC?INE,INGE WE’VE CRISIS PARTIALOF ANDTHE PARKSWERE PEOPLE STRONGANYBEENOF TARGET CLOSURESKNOWING GREEN HERE ED

Park closure notices in Sonoma County. (Photo by Caryl Hart)

Should our parks around the Bay Area be open or closed, or are partial closures the right thing to do in the face of the coronavirus pandemic? We’ve been here before. In 2012, for instance, a quarter of California’s State Parks were targeted for closure due to budget challenges. Today, a global health crisis of overwhelming proportions is impacting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Dealing with shelter-in-place mandates has created the strong desire among most of us to get outdoors for fresh air, sunshine, and any green space or beaches we can set foot on. Should managers be closing parks knowing these are special places people turn to when in need?

Public land managers and health officers are challenged and stressed to make excruciatingly difficult decisions. How do we allow people to use public lands safely right now while being cautious and prudent given the deadly situation we’re in? We can avoid more park closures only if the public becomes wiser in their behavior and more “woke” during outdoor activities. Parks are being closed, or portions thereof, because defiance of six-foot social distancing requirements is ruining it for all of us (see Sonoma County Parks).

People walk at Point Isabel over the weekend. (Photo courtesy East Bay Regional Park District)

The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is proven to spread fast and efficiently, especially when people gather in groups; we keep hearing that. Look in the mirror and tell yourself, “Social distance is something we all must practice, even in parks.” If we don’t “flatten the curve” and reduce infection rates, we risk the permanent demise of experiencing life as we know and love it. There is enough open space in the Bay Area for us to share at a safe distance, so why continue to crowd the most popular beaches and trails? Current visitation in our parks is exceeding what science is telling us could help reduce the spread of the virus. Yet some people remain ignorant, uninformed, or uncaring about how their behavior is impacting the rest of the Bay Area and ultimately the state of California.

208 Park managers, be they part of our local national parks like Point Reyes National Seashore or Golden Gate National Recreation Area, or state, county, or city parks, are part of the vital decision tree of life-saving containment efforts. As the former NPS Director, Jon Jarvis, stated on a recent National Parks Traveler interview, “the Park Service is no stranger to emergencies such as hurricanes and volcanoes and even occasional disease outbreaks but I don’t think we’ve ever experienced all parks [dealing with something like this] at the same time as well as the uncharted waters that are in front of us.”

With parking lots closed, cars parked along roadsides in Sonoma County. (Photo by Caryl Hart)

Closing facilities such as visitor centers, restrooms, and campgrounds makes sense, yet why close the entire park? Decisions are still being made in attempts to avoid more hazardous situations. How can we all help park staff, managers and superintendents by doing our part to reduce the spread of the coronavirus?

Park staff, at all levels, are at the front line of the struggle on real or potential closures. Arguably, no one loves parks more than the people who manage them, and the idea of closing parks is absolutely anathema to them. These are people who have dedicated their lives to providing the best possible experience for the public; they wake up each morning thinking about protecting the amazing resources under their care while at the same time maximizing access for the public and providing the best experience possible. Park agencies have developed interpretive programs, intensive outreach to low income and vulnerable communities, and have been in the lead of those seeking innovative funding to support the parks. Like all of us, park agencies have never been confronted with a situation where huge numbers of people can risk becoming ill just by visiting parks and public lands. The coronavirus situation evolved so quickly, that park managers, for example in Sonoma County, went from deciding to provide free access to all of the regional parks, and dealing with concentrated overcrowding and a lack of control of social distancing, to completely closing all parks in the county within a matter of a few days. Similarly, in all the other Bay Area counties, park managers found that without any other avenue for entertainment or activities for the kids outside the home, people rightfully flooded to the parks.

As the coronavirus isolation orders expanded, park users have been faced with inconsistencies among various jurisdictions. For example, state parks in the Bay Area were largely left open initially, with campgrounds closed, and then a decision was made that a “soft close” was necessary for many of the parks experiencing high visitation (see COVID-19 State Park closures). This involved closing parking lots while leaving the parks themselves open, with the hope this would restrict access mainly to those who could walk or bike to the parks.

The problem, of course, is that in those areas that are distant from population centers, visitors need to drive and, therefore, park somewhere. Many are not willing to turn around when parking lots are full and will park wherever they can fit their car. The result is more interaction between the public and State Park staff, endangering both, as well as increased risk of traffic and pedestrian incidents. Meanwhile, in some areas, including Sonoma County, the Public Health Officer issued a mandatory closure order for all parks, state, regional and local. Sonoma County’s regional parks, visited by over 5 million people each year, and integral to daily life in

209 the county, were then closed. Marin County also closed its parks to access by car, but they are accessible by foot and bike, and San Francisco closed playgrounds and basketball courts, for instance, where people gather together. Many parks and parking lots in the East Bay are closed as well. It is likely that warmer weather in the coming days will dictate whether the hybrid approach of closing some parks while leaving others open will work, or cause additional problems. We believe a more coordinated means of providing access is needed as the coronavirus shelter-in-place order continues; it is just not feasible to expect people to remain in small apartments with children for the anticipated lengthy period it could take for the virus to run its course or treatments to be found. So, what is the answer?

A few beachgoers remain at Gleason Beach in Sonoma County after closure notices were posted on March 24. (Photo by Caryl Hart)

Consensus among public health experts indicates that open spaces are the safest place to be other than in your home during this crisis. This is, in part, because it is easier to maintain the required 6 feet or more of “social distancing”, and because parks are so essential to maintain some semblance of sanity in the midst of a crisis. Without some form of outlet, society can easily reach a boiling point, which can result in significantly worse problems than a lack of sufficient social distance at a beach park. Therefore, we suggest managers of overcrowded parks grappling with closures consider some form of “odd-even rationing.” This could be similar to what occurred during the gas shortages of the early 1970s, except in this case park managers could use odd-even license plate numbers to determine days for park entry.

Parks provide a celebrated service whether society is experiencing a crisis or not. Few would dispute the benefits and values, which are well-known and have been researched for decades. The social, physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, and psychological benefits, for example, of spending time outdoors and immersed in nature are well documented (e.g., National Recreation & Park Association, Active Living Research, UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability). Generally, by preventing people from obtaining these benefits and more, even amidst a pandemic, we create additional problems not solutions. Public parks are a right, not a privilege and fulfill basic human needs sought after nowadays, more than ever. Furthermore, other research (e.g., American Public Health Association, 2013, Roberts, 2015; Wolch, Burn & Newell, 2014) also shows how low income and other under-resourced communities incur greater stress due to lack of access to parks in times of need. For instance, some ethnically diverse communities are more likely to lack the natural resources needed to ease some of the most vital public health problems we’ve known about for years (e.g., obesity, violence, alcohol intake, tobacco/drug use). Keeping parks open in this turbulent time is crucial for our ability to take this seriously. The struggles are real, inequity is accentuated, and the challenge of inclusion and creating a sense of belonging are reduced for varied populations across cultures.

Beachgoers sit apart from each other at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Saturday, March 21. (Photo by Eric Simons)

During this horrifying pandemic, we need parks as places where we can remain calm, experience joy, and reduce our daily stress. We cannot afford to close our parks, not now,

210 not ever; we can be creative, however, in our ability to educate ourselves and others about why parks close (fully or in part) when adverse visitor behavior leaves managers no other choice. Bad deeds in parks impact each of us (e.g., crowding when social distancing is an imperative), the parks themselves, and perhaps most importantly puts our medical providers at risk by further stressing the health care system. It’s only human to seek inspiration in nature; we implore everyone to be smarter about what that looks like right now, and with who, when, and why. Change is imminent, the future is ours to create.

We are aware this virus knows no boundaries and doesn’t care how much money you make or the color of your skin. It does not matter who you are, where you’re from or what language you speak; the fallout of park closures impacts all of us in fighting the unknown. New messages have begun to surface encouraging you to go outside near your home. Perhaps spend time in your yard if you have one, walk around your neighborhood if or when you feel safe, and consider walking, biking, or riding a scooter to a local park, if close to where you live. This highlights societal inequalities: the reality is that not everyone has a yard or what might be considered a “safe” neighborhood to walk. Perhaps getting to a local park is not an option because it might not be in close proximity to your home; the national campaign to advance the goal of ensuring everyone has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home is going strong yet there’s more work to do.

This is urgent. Why are some parks open and some parks closed? The decisions made while intending to save lives are not easy; the exertion is very strenuous. The Bay Area can be a statewide leader in flattening that curve previously mentioned. This won’t happen if parks are closed or people don’t heed the warnings. An important message is that we need to be outside. And yet we must cultivate a spirit of understanding and resilience across cultures, practice self- restraint and patience, and support park managers with hopes that the right decisions will be made.

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East County playgrounds, sports courts closed due to COVID-19 Some trails remain open in East Contra Costa By JUDITH PRIEVE | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: March 25, 2020 at 9:28 p.m. | UPDATED: March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Contra Loma is among East County parks that are closing temporarily because of the coronavirus. The trails off Fredrickson Lane, however, are still open.

City playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas in several East County communities are now closed because of social distancing orders to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has gripped the Bay Area.

On Wednesday, Brentwood has joined other cities in temporary closures. The city said that although most residents have responded to the direction from Contra Costa County Health Services regarding outdoor activity, the staff is still seeing “a fair amount of use of our playgrounds, courts, and picnic areas.”

Although Brentwood parks and trails remain open, areas that are natural social gathering spots have closed. The city is recommending residents follow Contra County Health Services guidelines. All residents must practice social distancing, social gatherings are prohibited and restrooms are closed at all parks, including the skate park, a city spokesman said.

Oakley, meanwhile, closed parks on March 16, and like many cities declared an Emergency Affecting the Public Health and Safety because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All city facilities, including City Hall, the Oakley Recreation Center, parks, playgrounds, and associated facilities were closed.

In Antioch, the city also declared a state of emergency, and while parks are not totally closed, playgrounds, the skatepark, dog park, and all the park restrooms and parking lots are closed. All city facilities are closed as well.

Mayor Sean Wright posted a message to the community on the city website, explaining the closures.

“Although this is a daunting time, together, we will prevail,” he wrote. “Now more than ever, we must come together as a community. We must do all we can to help with social distancing to protect our loved ones that may be in danger.”

In Pittsburg, which also declared a state of emergency, city facilities, including Small World Park, Buchanan Pool, and all other gated parks and public restrooms are closed.

The city created a website of resources to help residents cope athttps://pittsburgcovid19.com/

East Bay Regional Parks District, meanwhile, announced a new round of closures beginning Friday. The closures will include parking lots at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Contra Costa County, Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda and Point Isabel in Richmond. Contra Loma Reservoir is also closed though trails are open from Frederickson Lane.

A full list of closures is at bit.ly/ebrpdclosures. For the latest updates from the CDC, go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov

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LOCAL // BAY AREA & STATE Reader reactions: Fear, rage and blame over jammed parks Tom Stienstra March 25, 2020 Updated: March 25, 2020 10:06 a.m. Even though the state has a shelter-in-place order, Stinson Beach and roads in West Marin were crowded on March 21, 2020.Photo: Marin County Fire Dept.

In Half Moon Bay over the weekend, amid coronavirus fears and shelter-at-home orders mixed with great weather and the arrival of spring, residents looked out their doors and found Highway 1 jammed as far as they could see.

“Why are you telling people to go to Half Moon Bay?” Eulalia Hayden wrote to me in a surprise email. “Tell them to stay home.”

I wrote no such story last week. However, over the past few days, I’ve been flooded with emails and social media mentions from angry readers accusing me of causing traffic pile-ups and crowding at their favorite parks and trails.

Bay Area residents swarmed parks and outdoor spaces across the region over the weekend. The situation deteriorated into gridlock at Stinson Beach and Point Reyes Station in Marin. It was so overwhelming that rangers shut down most of the Point Reyes National Seashore.

“The grocery store in Point Reyes Station had to close and your article may have been part of the reason,” wrote Alison Wood.

At Berkeley’s Tilden Regional Park, the lots filled early and visitors parked illegally on the nearby roadways. Cars were left jutting into the lanes of traffic on many roads, as well as in crosswalks and in front of gates, blocking service roads to rangers.

“Your attention-seeking articles are going to be responsible for a lot of sickness, hospitalization and death,” wrote Mona Chatteril.

213 The front-seat view of jammed parking and cars lined up on the road's shoulder at Tilden Regional Park, from the front seat of Bob Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District Photo: Bob Doyle / Bob Doyle / Special to The Chronicle

Since the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order came down this month, I have been writing articles encouraging people to get outdoors to exercise as a means of staying physically and mentally healthy. I’ve also been covering the closures of campgrounds and parks in Northern California as they have unfolded in real time over the past two weeks.

Although the county and state orders are designed to isolate residents in their homes, they include allowances for people to get outdoors: “Individuals may leave their residence … to engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with the social distancing requirements, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, or running.”

Many are reminding people that getting into nature is a helpful means of coping with stress during this difficult period. For example, in a New York Times opinion piece about dealing with self-isolation published over the weekend, astronaut Scott Kelly advises people to get outside as a means of de- stressing.

Bob Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Parks District, said the logjams on roads and parking lots — and the ire of people living amid it — were byproducts of pent-up energy created amid the shelter-in-place order. Plus, rain the weekend before had kept people indoors.

On Sunday morning at Tilden, Doyle encountered hundreds of illegally parked cars, and then said, “In my 45 years of park work, I’ve never seen these type of crowds, not ever. People are desperate to get outside.” Later, he added: “Visitation is insane.”

As population has increased, the Bay Area has decentralized into pockets where residents want others to stay out. In the time of coronavirus, every out-of-towner is a potential carrier, and that sets off a fear of exposure, along with rage toward those not respecting the stay-at-home order by driving long distances.

No individual can be blamed for the behaviors of affected people who are isolating in their homes, feeling cooped up and wanting to get outside. In my articles, I have relayed instructions for responsible recreation passed to me from park officials.

“What can work is to minimize all travel, per the order, drive to and from a trailhead without diverting, and then treat everyone as if they have the virus, and act toward others as if you have it yourself,” I wrote last week.

And yet I’ve been receiving notes like this: “You should apologize.” “You are irresponsible.” “Please don’t tell people to travel to my backyard.”

214 If I were to add something to the articles I’ve written during the coronavirus outbreak, as suggested by readers, it would be this: Stay close to home, and walk or ride a bicycle to the trailhead, if possible.

Bay Area residents are fortunate when it comes to outdoor access. The region has spectacular landscapes and more than 10,000 miles of trails. Many people live within a 10-minute drive of a trailhead.

And yet crowding and traffic have become issues that plague these outdoor destinations — even before the shelter-in-place orders.

The bottom line, most park managers will tell you, is the Bay Area needs more parks, open space and trails, and better access to reach them, to meet the demands of the region’s growing population.

In the past 20 years, the Bay Area’s population has more than doubled from 3.5 million to 7.68 million, according to census data, with roughly the same roads, parking spaces, parks and infrastructure. There are still many lesser-traveled gems out there, but you can’t roll out on a Saturday afternoon to Half Moon Bay, west Marin or Tilden and expect to find them.

That has been magnified by the loss of common sense amid the coronavirus, the arrival of spring and violation of the stay-at-home order.

On Monday, in response to last weekend’s crowds at outdoor spaces, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered that parking lots at many state parks and beaches be closed until further notice.

After replying to upset readers over the weekend, many of my interchanges turned positive. In one case, a mountain biker from Marin who identified himself as Matt and had written me an angry note, ended up providing me with valuable insights and suggestions for future stories.

After my reply, he wrote back:

“Tom, agreed I was infuriated. Everyone is still welcome to hike & ride as they please. So in the end, I guess I owe you an apology. I have grown up in San Anselmo and I have seen the population in the Bay Area explode, just like yourself. What once was a sleepy little town is now an overcrowded disaster. Multimillion-dollar mansions being built on top of each other. I digress, I can still ride my mountain bike up Mt. Tam, I humbly apologize.”

I appreciate that, Matt.

Tom Stienstra is The San Francisco Chronicle’s outdoors writer. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @StienstraTom

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Check: Has COVID-19 Closed Your Bay Area Park? Molly Peterson Michelle Wiley Mar 25 While many parks remain open, most recreational programs and facilities — as well as playgrounds — are currently closed. (Ted Goldberg/KQED)

We’re all going stir crazy, so we’re all headed outside. And that’s become a problem.

With Californians under lockdown from both state and local shelter-in-place orders, thousands of people used the weekend to get out into nature. It was an activity originally encouraged by shelter-in-place orders – but all those people overwhelmed parks, beaches and public spaces, making it almost impossible to maintain safe social distancing guidelines.

Now, state and local leaders are changing the rules for those spaces – and warning that they may further curtail outdoor recreational options if COVID-19 continues to spread relatively unchecked.

In California, a county public health officer’s order can limit access to lands managed by federal, state, tribal or city authorities in an emergency. It's a step that some counties, including Marin and Sonoma, have already taken.

UCLA law professor Sean Hecht said it’s always the job of health officers to “take measures as may be necessary to prevent the spread of the disease or occurrence of additional cases.” When there’s a declared emergency, Hecht said health officers can “take any preventive measure that may be necessary to protect and preserve the public health from any public health hazard.”

Sponsored On March 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that state parks would close parking lots at popular destination parks and beaches, effectively choking off access. State campgrounds have also been closed for now. The first round of closures hit 36 state parks in five counties, including Sonoma, Marin and San Mateo, and Newsom said more are possible.

Additionally, 49 public agencies, nonprofits and indigenous tribes have released guidelines this week for safe outdoor recreation during the shelter-in-place order. They recommend the following:

• Go solo or with your family unit: Maintain 6 feet of distance between yourself and people you do not live with. Choose less frequented parks and trails. Do not park in a crowded parking lot or use a crowded trail. Do not hold social gatherings at parks or anywhere.

216 • Stay close to home and avoid crowds: Look for nature nearby, now is not the time to explore or travel far from home. Some parking lots are close, so try not to drive if possible. Visit nature virtually — there are many options online. • Stay safe and healthy: Do not visit parks that have been closed by local authorities. Many restrooms and other facilities have been closed, so plan ahead before you go. Shorten your visit to ensure a safe experience for everyone. Stay home if you, or one of your family members, is sick. Leave no trace — garbage pickup is limited so pack out what you pack in.

We’ve compiled information on some favorite Bay Area parklands organized by county — check here before you head out.

Remember: No matter where you go to, it's best to stay at least 6 feet away from people outside your household and to make sure to follow proper hygiene guidelines.

• Alameda & Contra Costa Counties • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco City and County • Golden Gate National Recreation Area • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County

Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

At East Bay parks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, buildings and visitor centers — including Tilden Botanic Garden — are closed through April 7.

Trails remain open, for now, but parks officials warn that they don't want to see the same level of attendance as this past weekend.

"People really need to get outside and really want to get outside. But we have to do it safely. And what we saw this weekend was not safe," said Robert Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Picnic tables are also closed to discourage large groups from congregating.

Doyle said the goal of the district is to do education first, but he warned they will cite people for illegally parking.

"We had a lot of ... unsafe parking and parking violations," Doyle said. "And we will cite people if they're parking across crosswalks, blocking roads or parking in lanes that are unsafe."

Oakland

Several parks remain open, while buildings in them are closed.

217 “We encourage you to go outdoors and enjoy our parks, keeping a healthy distance from other people so that we help prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Mayor Libby Schaaf on March 17.

Berkeley

All play structures, playgrounds and basketball courts are closed. So are recreation areas, including Live Oak Community Center and the Willard Clubhouse.

According to the city of Berkeley’s website, “large parks with enough open space to support social distancing standards remain open.” But authorities caution residents not to "arrange outings to parks with people you don't live with.”

The city skate park, pickleball courts, the sports complex on Gilman Street, pools and multiple mini parks are closed.

Marin County

After a busy weekend, Marin County announced restrictions on access to all parks beginning March 22, under an order of the county public health department.

Officials ask that people not drive to beaches, open spaces or parks outside their neighborhoods. Residents may walk or bike to nearby preserves and parks that are open. Visitors may "continue to use paved pathways maintained by the County of Marin, such as the popular Mill Valley- Sausalito Multiuse Pathway along Richardson Bay and the Corte Madera Pathway along Corte Madera Creek, as long as people follow guidelines on social distancing."

Current closures impact more than 18,000 acres managed by Marin County Parks.

Additionally, federal authorities say Muir Woods, Alcatraz and Fort Point are shut down entirely. The campgrounds and visitor center at Point Reyes are closed through April 7. Meanwhile, Drakes Beach is already restricted to protect the elephant seal colony there until the end of March. Other rotating closures will protect other seal populations throughout the park until June.

Napa County

Parks are open, but users must comply with social distancing guidance.

San Francisco City and County

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has threatened to close parks if people cannot successfully social distance. But, according to officials with San Francisco Recreation and Parks, all of their "parks, trails and open spaces remain open to allow people to go outside and get some fresh air."

Park officials recommend individual activities, no group yoga and no swimming. But while parks remain open, most recreational programs and facilities — as well as playgrounds — are currently closed.

218 At Yerba Buena Gardens, indoor spaces like Metreon — as well as outdoor areas like the carousel and the play circle — are closed until April 7 at least.

While city officials are encouraging people to get out, they say that you should choose a park within walking distance if possible.

"What we're asking everyone to do during this health emergency is to limit your trip as much as possible," said Tamara Barak Aparton, spokesperson for San Francisco Recreation and Parks. "So it's fine to go outside. Good, even, to get a little exercise. And San Franciscans are very lucky because in this city, everyone lives within a 10-minute walk to a park."

Barak Aparton said park rangers are out at various sites, but are focused on education rather than enforcement.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Officials with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) have been recommending that people practice distancing and try exploring the parklands from home.

Services and operations will be suspended at:

• Muir Woods National Monument • Marin Headlands Visitor Center • Nike Missile site; Point Bonita Lighthouse • Stinson Beach parking • Kirby Cove and Bicentennial campgrounds • Alcatraz Island • Presidio Visitor Center • Fort Point National Historic Site • Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center • Lands End Lookout

Additional parking sites have been closed at Muir Beach, Rodeo Beach, Upper Conzelman Road which leads to Point Bonita lighthouse, Baker Beach, West Bluff, Long Avenue, Battery East, Langdon Court, Navy Memorial, Merrie Way and Sloat Boulevard at Ocean Beach.

Officials say that other GGNRA outdoor spaces and trails remain open to the public, for now.

San Mateo County

At San Mateo County Parks, restrictions have closed restrooms, playgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers until April 12.

Some parks are closed entirely, including: Flood Park, Friendship Park, Memorial, Sanchez Adobe and the Woodside Store.

On March 25, officials closed additional parking lots at Pacifica State Beach, in front of and behind the Pacifica Community Center, Rockaway Beach, Council Chambers lot on Beach Blvd,

219 Fisherman's Lot in the 800 Block of Palmetto Drive, Poplar Beach, Redondo Beach and at 1 Miramontes Point Road.

At the Midpeninsula Open Space Regional preserves, restrooms are closed, but trails remain open. Preserve managers recommend checking trail conditions and closures — specifically for Rancho San Antonio County Park and Preserve and the Mount Umunhum area of Sierra Azul.

Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County has suspended all park programming through April 7, but the parks themselves and trails are open from dawn to dusk.

The restrooms at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space regional preserves are closed until further notice, and the preserves themselves close at 5 p.m. each day.

All youth programs are currently closed in the city of San Jose, as are community centers, with the exception of senior nutrition programs. Playgrounds in the city have also been closed.

Solano County

The Lake Solano Nature Center exhibit, rentals at the Lake Solano day use areas, the Lake Solano play structure and the Youth Group Camp Area are currently closed. And public events have also been canceled through at least April 7.

Sonoma County

On March 23, after a weekend of crowded beaches, Sonoma County’s public health officer ordered all parks closed in the county, including city, county, state and federal parklands. They're closed until further notice.

Officials with Sonoma County said that closing the parks was a difficult decision, but the amount of people that came over the weekend made social distancing nearly impossible.

"So after seeing the influx of folks at the parks over the weekend — after the shelter-in-place order had already been issued — we decided that the best thing for the community was to close all of the parks within the county," said Jennifer Larocque, spokeswoman for Sonoma County.

For now, Larocque said they're encouraging residents to go out for walks in their neighborhood while observing social distancing guidelines.

KQED's Jasmin Purifoy contributed to this story.

This post will be updated.

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MARCH 25, 2020 NEWS & OPINION » FEATURE Citizens and Businesses Are Flouting the Distancing Guidelines Coronavirus Journal: Parks may yet have to close, AA goes online, first death in Alameda County, and school's out for summer? By Grace Hase, Steven Tavares, and Jennifer Wadsworth

At a time that many people and businesses flagrantly violate the statewide shelter-in-place order in effect until early April, at least one Bay Area municipality is threatening to get tough with scofflaws. San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia said his officers have issued more than 50 warnings to non-essential businesses that were continuing to operate in violation of the isolation order.

Health officials from Santa Clara County and several neighboring Bay Area jurisdictions gave the word Monday afternoon for residents to stay at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. California Gov. Gavin Newsom followed up Thursday evening by putting the whole state on lockdown, with no end date in site.

But while some businesses have closed up shop for the time being, not everyone has complied with the legal order. At a news conference last week, Garcia said officers have had to force the closure of 56 local businesses.

On Wednesday, the police department began deploying four "health order compliance" cars during the day shift and four in the evening. Garcia said that, so far, everyone has been given a warning. Next week, however, that will change.

The city's top cop said SJPD would explore criminal citations, licensing sanctions and health code violations for businesses that run afoul of the public health order.

While law enforcement in other Bay Area counties have begun handing out citations to people seemingly flouting the governor's shelter in place order, Alameda County Sheriff's deputies are refraining from doing so. Alameda County Undersheriff Richard Lucia said deputies are not seeing many large gatherings.

Not only are they refraining from writing citations for non-compliance to the order, but because of adherence to social distancing protocols, deputies have been told to limit the issuance of citations of any kind unless the violation is egregious, Lucia said on Monday. "We're not taking a real aggressive enforcement approach," he said.

However, there have been a few cases of non-essential local businesses failing to comply with shelter in place, Lucia said. "In the unincorporated areas, we had a couple of businesses that, I'll just say, misinterpreted the rules, and we've talked to them."

221 EB Parks Open, For Now

For now at least, the East Bay's 73 parks and 1,250 miles of trails in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties will remain open to the public during the state's shelter-in-place order, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors announced last week.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order called for a three-week shelter in place in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus. An exemption, though, allows residents to have brief respites in outdoor places, such as taking a therapeutic walk down the street, hiking, and exercise.

But East Bay Regional Park District rangers and employees urged caution against the keeping the recreational areas open to the public, arguing it may put employees and residents at risk.

While the parks will remain open, restrooms and water fountains will not be in operation. Garbage service will also be limited. "We just don't have the ability to maintain those and the safety of our staff," said Robert Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District.

It remains a concern for the park district that some residents are failing to exhibit social distancing protocols while at the park. In addition, they acknowledged it is physically difficult for social distancing at some parks because narrow pathways. The Botanic Gardens in Berkeley's Tilden Park was cited as one park where social distancing is inherent difficult to achieve. Increased traffic at some parks has also hindered social distancing measures. Park Director Beverly Lane, who represents Walnut Creek and surrounding areas in Contra Costa County, reported a "highway of people going down the Iron Horse Trail" in her district.

If further reports of large gatherings forming at its parks are obtained, the park district will proceed with further closures, Doyle said.

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Jam-packed parks prompt officials to cut back on access to keep people apart Peter Fimrite March 23, 2020 Updated: March 24, 2020 12:41 p.m.

People gather at Baker Beach on Saturday, March 21. Recreation seekers traveled around the Bay Area in the kinds of clusters that health officials warn could help spread COVID-19.Photo: Nick Otto / Special to The Chronicle

The crowds that swarmed Bay Area beaches, parks and other natural areas over the weekend created fury among residents and others fearful of the fast-spreading coronavirus, prompting some parks to issue closure orders while local leaders wondered how to keep people away from one another.

Many park officials are now contemplating further restrictions and closures after thousands of people got the notion this weekend that a quiet park would be just the ticket after a week of sheltering in place. The rush prompted Marin County to order 18,000 acres of county-managed parks closed to traffic Sunday after people jammed into popular sites in the Marin Headlands, on Marin Municipal Water District lands, and at state and federal sites, including Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument and Mount Tamalpais State Park.

“There were way too many people,” said Greg Martinez, 58, of San Rafael, who went for a hike with his wife and son on Mount Tamalpais on Saturday and had to squeeze by dozens of others on the trails. “This is not what social distancing is all about. If people aren’t going to pay attention to what’s going on, then eventually the government is going to shut you down.”

Marin wasn’t alone. The U.S. Forest Service and California State Parks had already issued closure orders, shutting down walk-in traffic, exhibits and entrance stations to visitor centers, including at Yosemite National Park. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which manages 80,000 acres of open space in the Bay Area, said its facilities would remain closed until at least April 7, including Alcatraz Island, the parking lots at Stinson and Muir beaches, Lands End Lookout, Fort Point, the Marin Headlands and Muir Woods.

But the closures didn’t stop people, who flocked to beaches, hiking trails and lookout points in the kinds of clusters that health officials warn could help spread COVID-19. Hikers reported holding their breath as they passed other hikers on narrow trails.

As a result of the crowding, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered the parking lots of 36 parks and beaches in California, including 26 in the Bay Area, shut down. Among the closures were parking lots on Mount Tamalpais and at Samuel P. Taylor State Park and Tomales Bay in Marin County; at Jack London State Historic Park in Sonoma County; and at Año Nuevo and Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County. “We can’t see what we saw happen over the weekend happen again,” Newsom said.

223 The weekend rush was so bad in San Francisco that Mayor London Breed on Monday ordered city playgrounds shut down “to ensure people follow the stay-at-home guidelines.” She said more public spaces, including Golden Gate Park, could be closed if people continue to cluster in impromptu gatherings.

“Unfortunately, not enough people believe this is real, and that’s why the parks have taken such extraordinary measures,” said Amy Meyer, a park advocate known as “the mother of the parks” because she helped found the GGNRA. “It’s a shame, but the problem is that people just aren’t taking this seriously.”

Another problem: Many people have nowhere else to go for outdoor recreation. So what do cities and counties and residents do?

Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, held a conference call Monday with land managers and public health officials in Marin County, which dealt with the brunt of the crowding over the weekend. The consensus, he said, was to continue to restrict vehicle access, meaning only people who bike or hike in would be allowed on park lands. Huffman said the proposed rules, which will probably be adopted by other regions of the GGNRA, will make limited, but as yet unspecified, allowances for people with disabilities.

“You can’t shut down all the public spaces where people need to walk their dogs and exercise, yet you can’t have business as usual because there is so much pent-up demand for the outdoors that you are going to create crowding,” he said. “It’s a real dilemma.”

One of the problems, he said, is that David Bernhardt, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, urged people to go to the national parks, which may have had something to do with the surge of visitation that caused the emergency closures.

Huffman said better communication among land managers, more public information and more signage would help.

“What we saw this weekend was a disaster,” Huffman said. “I don’t know if there is a way to strike this balance. People should be able to hike and walk their dogs and jog, but if you close off all the places where you do those things, how does this work?”

The Marin restrictions, which don’t prohibit people from using trails if they can get there without having to drive and park, seem counterproductive to many people.

“Being forbidden to go to your neighborhood park seems draconian, especially for people who have children,” said Leslie Alden, co-founder of Marin Climate Action Network in Corte Madera. “If our parks are closed, the question would be, doesn’t that then push more people into smaller recreation spaces, whether on streets or on multi-use paths? I don’t have an answer.”

Alden acknowledged the problem, though. She went on a hike in the hills above Larkspur Sunday and passed as many as 75 people, some of whom were practicing social distancing while others were not.

“This is an extraordinarily challenging time,” she said. “We need to get out, but we also need to be incredibly vigilant about creating as much distance between each other as possible.”

It is a dilemma facing open space managers everywhere, including at the East Bay Regional Park District, which decided to keep its parks and trails open, but will probably close some entrance

224 gates and recreation facilities next weekend to avoid the kind of crowding that happened this past weekend, when several parking areas filled up and social gatherings of as many as 12 people were seen.

“Given the situation, getting outside for fresh air even during the shelter-in-place orders are important, but overcrowding is a concern,” said Dave Mason, East Bay park district spokesman. “It points out that we really, really need the public’s help in maintaining social distancing, so they can visit the parks safely.”

Officials with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation said all trails in its 26 parks remain open, but campsites, picnic areas, dog parks, archery ranges, disc golfing and other areas where people gather are closed. Most bathrooms remain open, though, and hand-washing stations have been added, a spokeswoman said.

All 65,000 acres in 26 reserves run by the Midpeninsula Open Space Trust stretching from south of Pacifica to the Santa Cruz County line also remain open. Health officials in Sonoma County said they would close all parks in the county Tuesday, owing to crowds on hiking trails and in parking lots over the weekend.

They encouraged people to take walks or ride bicycles through their neighborhoods, or exercise in their backyards as an alternative.

Charles Strickfaden, chief of communications for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, said authorities are also trying to figure it out.

“We’re working with our Washington office and our local communities to change things as they evolve,” Strickfaden said Monday. “It’s something that all jurisdictions are dealing with.”

Peter Fimrite is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @pfimrite

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Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom closes parking at some state parks and beaches, more likely to follow Marin County and L.A. closed parking areas to many beaches By MAGGIE ANGST | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: March 23, 2020 at 6:37 p.m. | UPDATED: March 23, 2020 at 6:40 p.m. MARTINEZ, CA – MARCH 20: Melanie Ramirez, of Martinez, walks her dog named Awesome while hiking at Hidden Lake Park in Martinez, Calif., on Friday, March 20, 2020. People are attempting to keep social distancing while spending time outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Following weekend scenes of crowds enjoying outdoor recreation across California — and avoiding social distancing — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered the immediate closure of parking lots at many of the state’s most popular parks and beaches in the latest restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus.

Barred from restaurants, bars, movie theaters and sporting events, Californians in recent days headed outdoors in what some called record numbers. Now, in many places, that becomes much more difficult: The parking lot closures will affect state parks in Marin, San Mateo, Sonoma, San Diego and Los Angeles counties, according to the state park website.

“We need to practice common sense and socially distance — and that means we need to help you, help yourself a little bit more,” Newsom said in an afternoon press conference. “When you’re out there and you can’t even find parking at a beach, it suggests you’re not going to be able to practice social distancing.”

Newsom referred to the new measure as a “soft closure,” clarifying that people can still walk or bike to those parks for exercise. But he said stricter measures — and the closure of parking lots at additional state parks — may prove necessary moving forward.

“I don’t want to close big, beautiful open spaces — not when we’re encouraging people to go outside with intention and purpose,” Newsom said. “But we can’t see what we saw over the weekend happen again.”

From the rugged parks of Marin County to the trails in the East Bay to the beaches in Los Angeles, weekend crowds had sparked worries that increased demand would negate the goal of the statewide order to limit close contact with others to help contain the deadly virus.

“What we saw this past weekend at a lot of parks was more than what we see even on the busiest holidays,” Dave Mason, spokesperson for the East Bay Regional Park District, said Monday. “People clearly want to get out for exercise and stress release, but overcrowding is definitely a concern.”

226 In Marin County, health officials ordered the closure of all motorized access to all parks within the county on Sunday, including the Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument and Mount Tamalpais. Los Angeles and San Diego counties announced closures of parking lots at a handful of popular beaches in Southern California, even before Newsom’s action.

“This is a necessary step to protect our community,” Lisa Santora, Marin deputy public health officer, said during the briefing.

The beaches of Santa Cruz have been visibly busier since the shelter-in-place order took effect. Though the sandy expanses offer enough room for social distancing, stairways for accessing the beach and pathways along the coast have at times been sufficiently crowded that people were often passing within six feet of each other.

On Sunday, with head-high waves crashing onto the shore and mostly sunny weather, parking areas for surf spots in Santa Cruz and north to Año Nuevo State Park were packed with vehicles, and surfers in wetsuits dotted the swells and ripped down the wave faces.

Santa Cruz County hasn’t closed its beaches, but it did issue a plea Monday to avoid crowding its shoreline.

Dutch tourists Byonda Spekman, Jacob Weerman and their 10-month-old baby daughter Yenthe were relaxing Monday at Santa Cruz’s Main Beach, which was nearly empty, at the end of a three- week RV trip around the western U.S. They said they hadn’t heard about the county’s request that “travelers” stay away from the beaches.

“It’s more healthy to go outside than to stay in,” said Spekman, 34, a primary school teacher. “I don’t know why you should say, ‘People from this area can go (to the beach) but other people can’t.’ If you’re one-and-a-half meters from each other, then it should be safe.”

Catherine Troisi, an infectious disease epidemiologist, said those going to the beach with their family and maintaining proper social distancing etiquette aren’t an issue but is concerned about those who “aren’t using their heads about it” — picking up friends from other apartments, driving to the beach together and accessing the beach through crowded pathways.

Because of the inherent potential for overcrowding and congregating at a park or beach, Troisi said she expects officials to introduce stricter regulations, including more park closures, in the coming weeks.

“The tendency is to say ‘oh, we overreacted’, but it’s very hard to measure what you prevented,” she said.

In San Mateo County, Año Nuevo State Park was closed Sunday, with signs directing patrons to Pigeon Point, Waddell Creek or Bean Hollow.

Jorge Moreno, a spokesperson for the State Parks Department, said the closure was intended to reduce overcrowding and also to protect the elephant seals.

And while most Bay Area parks are still open, potential closures appear imminent.

227 San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Monday that the city is closing all its playgrounds — as most other Bay Area cities have also done — and warned that it “will close other public spaces if needed.”

Mason said Monday that the agency is “looking for ways to minimize overcrowding,” adding that it will “likely be closing some parks, recreation areas or main gates” within the coming week.

The East Bay Regional Parks district includes more than 1,250 miles of trails across 73 parks — nearly 125,000 acres in total. It ranges from the upper corner of Contra Costa County to the Alameda-Santa Clara County border, including Tilden Regional Park and Lake Chabot. It is unclear at this time what areas could be affected by closures.

Yvette Garden, 50, of Hayward, and her husband, Maisel Holmes, 49, went on a walk at Garin Regional Park, one of the East Bay Regional parks, during their lunch break on Monday to take a break from working at home.

Holmes, 49, said he recently had back surgery, so getting out and moving about is crucial and called the idea of closing the regional park system “stupid” while adding that the trails were “a blessing.”

“I know there is a disease going around, but people need to move,” he said.

Santa Clara County parks remain open and free to visitors.

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor President Cindy Chavez said Monday that the county is advising people to avoid crowded areas but acknowledged it may have to do more.

“We’re asking people to make good, thoughtful decisions for their families and the community at large,” Chavez said. “We want people to be able to be healthy, but if we don’t manage that well, then we may have to be more restrictive.”

A full list of state park closures can be found online at www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve.

Staff writers Joseph Geha, Ethan Baron and Evan Webeck contributed to this story.

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Crowds inundated Bay Area beaches. They're violating shelter-in-place orders. Amy Graff, SFGATE|March 23, 2020 Even though the state has a shelter-in-place order, Stinson Beach was crowded on March 21, 2020 Photo: Marin County Fire Department

It's the question on the minds of many San Francisco residents as they readjust their lives to the rules of a shelter-in- place order.

Can I hop in my car to drive across town to go to say Crissy Field or Land's End for a jog, or maybe even leave the county entirely to get some fresh air at Stinson Beach or Half Moon Bay?

San Francisco Mayor London Breed addressed this question on March 16 when the order was first announced.

"Please limit outdoor exercise to near your home," the mayor said when a resident posed the question to her Facebook. "If there is no urgent need, you cannot take unnecessary trips in your car, or on public transport."

The order, that's similar to the one issued by Governor Gavin Newsom for the entire state on Thursday, says that residents should remain home except for essential activities such as to shop for food or pick up medicine. It is OK to go outside for walks or bike rides if you are not in a group and remain at least six feet away from others.

Many have taken this as an invitation to explore the Bay Area's beloved outdoor recreation spots. Amid warm, sunny weather, people flocked to the beaches and parks of the Northern California Coast on Saturday despite the order asking people to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Marin County Fire posted images of Stinson Beach packed with people and the West Marin town of Dillon Beach mired by gridlock traffic on Saturday.

"We understand the communities’ frustration with the LARGE amount of people traveling to the Coast today and NOT adhering to the Shelter Order," the fire department tweeted. "The influx of people is putting our vulnerable residents at risk. Please stay at home!"

The trails and beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore especially saw an influx of people over the weekend.

229 One day after scolding the public for packing its beaches and parks despite a statewide shelter-in-place order due to the coronavirus pandemic, Marin County on Sunday announced it was closing all federal, state and local parks.

The immediate closure affects over 18,000 acres in federal, state and local parks. They include Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, and Point Bonita Lighthouse.

Santa Cruz County resident Adriana Goericke said her 69-year-old father lives in Pescadero and was impacted by the droves of people who descended on the beach town, 45 miles south of the city. The beach tourists bought most of the food from the one tiny market in town.

"My dad had to drive to Santa Cruz for supplies this morning since the local stores are bare," Goericke wrote in an email on Sunday. "He said Waddell Beach and Pescadero Beach were packed by 8 a.m. They are the two beaches without gates along the coast. The rangers have closed many of the beaches along the coast, but people are just parking on the sides of the freeway and in any parking lot that cannot be closed."

UCSF pediatrician Dr. Lisa Dana of Golden Gate Pediatrics was shocked to see photos from the weekend showing crowded beaches. "People aren't getting the message. Everybody just needs to stay home. Do not go to the Marina Green. Do not go to Crissy Field. Don't have picnics with other families. Don't play volleyball or soccer. That's not social distancing. Crowded beaches, crowded bathrooms, crowded parking lots, there's no way for social distance."

Dana also said that driving to these outdoor recreation spots is unwise because you run the risk of getting into a car accident and needing hospitalization during a time when hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. "The ERs are stretched, and are in short supply of PPE [personal protective equipment]," said Dana.

East Bay Regional Parks spokesperson Dave Mason said the parks and trails are still open but officials are monitoring the use.

"Visitors need to do their part to fight the spread of COVID-19," Mason said. "Maintain social distancing, have no groups or gatherings, and pack in/pack out their trash. We’re in it together. We understand parks and trails are seen as essential to many, now more than ever. We want to keep parks and trails open, but need the public’s help in social distancing being smart during this time."

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Local // Bay Area & State Social distancing during coronavirus pandemic? Not in Bay Area parks Sam Whiting , Michael Cabanatuan and Tom Stienstra March 22, 2020 Updated: March 24, 2020 12:43 p.m. 16 People maintain social distancing during the shelter- in-place orders at Rodeo beach on Sunday, March 22, in Marin County.Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle

Swamped by weekend crowds of people tired of being cooped up in beautiful spring weather by shelter-in-place orders, several Bay Area parks announced Sunday that they were closing — or are giving it strong consideration.

Marin County took what may have been the most drastic measure, ordering all parks in the county closed, from 18,000 acres of county-managed lands to popular state and federal sites, including Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument and Mount Tamalpais State Park.

Marin County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Brenton Schneider said the large numbers of people were “creating unsafe conditions for employees” at local businesses who were “fearful about all the close contact that they’re witnessing.” The sweeping closure order, which also includes the Marin Headlands, Marin Municipal Water District lands and city parks, was issued by the county’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Meanwhile, officials in the East Bay were considering closing or severely restricting access at parks there after a similar weekend of jam-packed roads and parking lots, closed public restrooms and overwhelmed parks staff.

“Visitation is insane,” said Bob Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Parks District. “In my 45 years of park work, I’ve never seen these type of crowds, not ever. People are desperate to get outside.”

In San Francisco, a spokesperson for the Recreation and Park Department said the parks would remain open, though it was clear that shelter-in-place orders were being tested, if not outright ignored.

231 At 10:30 Sunday morning, an AlertSF text went out advising people to “stay home, save lives.” The alert said it was OK to go for walks or bike rides but said to avoid crowds and stay 6 feet away from other people. That didn’t seem to reach those going up and down the Lyon Street steps in Cow Hollow. The popular outdoor StairMaster was as crowded as it always is on a Sunday morning.

“I’m trying to maintain a distance, but I feel like it is important to keep your immune system strong and keep exercising,” said Kai Pitoy, an accountant who lives in the Marina. “For our sanity, you have to get out.”

In the first days of the coronavirus shelter-in-place order, many Bay Area residents flocked to S.F.’s Chrissy Field, Baker Beach, Marina Green and other popular outdoor spots. Officials have since decided to close some areas and consider shutdowns. Here's how some residents have been responding to the coronavirus pandemic and the shelter-in-place mandate. Video: Yalonda M. James, Erika Carlos The attempt to maintain sanity through exercise and fresh air is what seems to have put all the drivers on the roads to beaches in the Marin Headlands. Robyn Graham, 30, of Half Moon Bay and Kara Quan-Montgomery, 33, of Richmond headed to Tennessee Valley for a hike.

“But it was slammed. There was no parking,” Quan-Montgomery said. So they headed for Fort Cronkhite, where they stood in the nearly full parking lot perusing a trail map.

“I just needed to get out,” Graham said. “A lot of people are going stir-crazy, and since they say you can get out and exercise, we came here.”

By 12:30, the lot at Rodeo Beach and the street-side parking was filled. A long line of cars headed slowly to the beach. Surfers bobbing in the waves did not seem worried about getting too close to one another and neither did the people walking on the sand.

“The beach is a place you can stay 6 feet away from each other. You can obey the social distancing rules,” said San Rafael’s Travis Lateefah, who had been sent home from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.

Also at the beach after being sent home from college was Red Ongaro, who attends Purdue, in Lafayette, Ind.

“My family just wanted to come out to the beach and get some sunshine,” he said. “We were getting a little tired of staying inside.”

And at Stinson Beach, where the parking lot had already been closed to discourage crowds, street parking was jammed with cars parked along the shoulder. There was a long line for burgers and soft-serve ice cream at the Parkside Cafe, and nobody was maintaining 6 feet of distance in the line at the window.

232 Small signs on bright green paper had been affixed to park signs, reading, “If you don’t live here, go home and stay there. You are putting us in danger. Shelter in place means stay at home.”

Several days of it had pushed people to the brink. Seven Bay Area counties, including Marin, announced shelter-in-place orders Monday, which have since been embraced by other counties and the state.

The biggest problem in the East Bay parks, according to General Manager Doyle, is that friends are arriving separately, filling parking lots, then gathering in groups of eight or 12 and turning a walk into a social event.

A tour of 22 trailheads and parks on Saturday revealed packed parking lots, illegally parked cars, blocked gates and access roads, and restrooms closed after visitors stole the toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

At Tilden Regional Park, cars filled the lot at Inspiration Point, which is typical for a weekend, but also were parked illegally along the shoulders of Wildcat Canyon Road, partially blocking the lanes. Nearby, at the Lake Anza Overlook, somebody moved a barrier in order to park illegally. Another vehicle was parked across a pedestrian crossing.

It was like that in many parts of the Bay Area, according to reports from rangers. In West Marin, a huge sign was posted along an access road that read “Go Home.” Residents of the area reported jammed roads anyway, including Sir Francis Drake and Highway 1.

In San Francisco, a personal trainer set up a gym on Outer Broadway, at the top of the Lyon Street steps, with free weights, a bench for doing crunches and a bar for doing pull-ups. She was putting her client through a circuit that included a lap down and up the steps, followed by a series at the machines.

Susannah Raub went for a run in Golden Gate Park on Saturday and found it too crowded, so she came to the Lyon Street steps on Sunday morning. “I’m staying inside except to come out and do these steps,” she said.

The advocacy group Walk San Francisco has started an online petition to make John F. Kennedy Drive, the main east-west thoroughfare through the park, car-free every day while the shelter-in- place directive is in effect. Raub would be happy to sign it.

“Close JFK to cars,” she said before starting up the stairs.

At the bottom of the steps, above Green Street, Raub was able to maintain a courteous social distancing, but it tended to break down on the steps themselves, where faster climbers were breathing down the neck of climbers ahead of them.

233 “It’s tricky,” Raube said. “I try to leave space, especially if it looks like someone is faster than me.” Only a railing separates the people coming down from those going up, and there is plenty of used carbon dioxide being huffed out by people moving in either direction.

“There is a brief moment where you are near somebody, but you have to be able to exercise and the gyms are closed,” said Steve Polevoio. “We try not to breathe or cough on anybody and hopefully they are showing us the same respect.”

Sam Whiting, Michael Cabanatuan and Tom Stienstera are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers. Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Twitter: @ctuan, @StienstraTom

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Coronavirus: East Bay hikers take note, social distancing will be enforced The East Bay Regional Park District says it needs your help to keep spaces safe and prevent community spread of coronavirus By KERRY CROWLEY | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: March 20, 2020 at 8:24 p.m. | UPDATED: March 22, 2020 at 9:15 a.m.

The East Bay Regional Park District offers Northern California residents covers upwards of 125,000 acres and more than 1,250 miles of trails that will remain open to the public amid the statewide shelter-in-place order.

There’s so much open space that everyone could hope to find room to spread out. Park officials are taking that idea seriously.

In an e-mail to the Bay Area News Group on Friday, East Bay Regional Park District public information supervisor Dave Mason said the district is emphasizing to visitors to “maintain social distancing, pack in/pack out their trash, and have no gatherings or group visits.”

Mason also noted that police officers are “focusing on educating visitors about how we need their help in being good visitors during the COVID-19 emergency.”

Some park-goers have expressed concerns regarding whether parks and trails are open and whether access is limited, while others have seen social media posts that might be cause for alarm. Since Tuesday, a handful of Tweets have been posted from people who claimed to have been issued citations — some claiming as much as $400 — for failing to adhere to proper social distancing practices.

Mason said the only tickets the district is aware of are $43 parking citations that were issued on Tuesday when parks were temporarily closed. He said the tickets were voided within hours and noted the Park District does not issue any tickets for $400.

Following a shelter-in-place order enacted by six Bay Area counties on Tuesday, the East Bay Regional Park District issued a release announcing that all regional trails will stay open, but most facilities and amenities such as educational centers, visitor centers, bathrooms and water fountains will close until at least April 7 for the health and safety of employees and the public.

Many public officials have encouraged people to exercise and seek out ways to safely recreate while avoiding contact with others. With all gyms and workout studios temporarily shut down, parks may become more crowded than officials anticipated which could create problems with regard to social distancing.

Bob Doyle, the general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District, told the Bay Area News Group on Thursday that officials will continue to monitor activity and crowds within parks.

235 “We are doing the best we can,” Doyle said. “But if in a week we see that the parks are overcrowded . . . the health department may close them down. We have to watch the spread of this virus. It is unprecedented.”

Because parks and trails are likely to provide people with a safe and much-needed escape, the district is encouraging park-goers to maintain a distance of at least six feet from other individuals and for people to cover their coughs and sneezes into their sleeves and elbows, not their hands.

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Letter: East Bay parks’ trails are perfect for social-distancing walks East Bay regional parks facilities are closed, but people can breathe fresh air and hike the many trails By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: March 20, 2020 at 6:10 a.m. | UPDATED: March 20, 2020 at 6:12 a.m.

The old Brickyard site at the McLaughlin Eastshore State Park is photographed in Berkeley, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. The East Bay Regional Parks District is planning to add 45 new parking spots, bike racks, restrooms, a water fountain, interpretive signage, walking paths for recreation and nature watching, and improved connections to the San Francisco Bay Trail. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

EBRPD trails perfect placefor social- distancing walks In the midst of a new (and hopefully, short) reality of ‘sheltering in place,’ open spaces and East Bay regional parks are places where residents can go to breathe fresh air and hike on one of the hundreds of miles of trails criss-crossing 124,909 acres.

All EBRPD facilities are closed, but the trails are open and they are the perfect place for those of us practicing ‘social distancing’ to go since even during ‘regular’ days, hikers will encounter few people. This is not a place of crowding or concern — not like standing in line at a grocery store, where people may be shoulder-to-shoulder.

The park district’s trails need to remain open as they are a safety valve for people and their pets during these uncertain times. Julie KligerOakland

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Wildlife areas, refuges remain open amid coronavirus shutdowns Tom Stienstra March 19, 2020 Updated: March 20, 2020 6:24 a.m. 3 A bull Tule Elk emerges from the bushes at the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Suisun.Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle 2015

For those who love wildlife, bird watching and fishing, several rays of hope have emerged amid the coronavirus fears and shelter-in- place order for Bay Area and Northern California residents.

Although new closures have been announced at a few lakes, state wildlife areas, federal national wildlife refuges and many recreation lakes remain open to visitors this weekend. Access fees at national wildlife refuges have been waived; all trout plants by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife are continuing as scheduled.

“Outdoor areas will remain open and available for the public to enjoy,” said Jordan Traverso, deputy director of communication at the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Open wildlife areas in the vicinity of the greater Bay Area include Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area, and the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area near Suisun City.

“Many of our lands are already unstaffed much of the time,” Traverso said. “We intend to keep those open. We’ve asked that people heed their local guidance, whether shelter-at-home or social distancing, or whatever else, depending on where they are.

“Some of the shelter orders are indicating it’s OK to go outside into open spaces as long as there is some distance between others,” Traverso added.

Amid these and other opportunities, a few lakes in the region were closed, including: San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante, Lafayette Reservoir, Los Vaqueros Reservoir north of Livermore, and the Loch Lomond Reservoir Recreation Area near Ben Lomond.

But many lakes in the region are still open for hiking, biking and fishing even as visitor centers, stores and most facilities closed.

In Marin, lakes open include Bon Tempe, Lagunitas, Alpine, Soulajule and Nicasio reservoirs in the Marin Municipal Watershed. In the East Bay Regional Park District, Lake Chabot in Castro Valley and Del Valle Reservoir south of Livermore are among several that remain open.

Trout stocks at lake have continued as scheduled, said Kristen Macintyre, supervising information officer at Fish and Wildlife. “We have not canceled any of our stocking efforts and will continue to plant waters as long as we can,” Macintyre said.

Plants for this weekend’s fishing are happening at Del Valle, Chabot, Shadow Cliffs, Contra Loma and Horseshoe/Quarry — all operated by East Bay Parks.

238 “Many of our developed public facilities, including bathrooms, water fountains, and other amenities, are temporarily closed,” said David Mason, public information supervisor at East Bay Parks.

Elk, above, as well as river otters, waterfowl and raptors can be seen at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Photo: Kurt Schwabe

All Regional Trails are open. Per the shelter-in-place order around the Bay Area, outdoor activity is allowed as long as social distancing requirements are observed.

Still open

State wildlife areas: Grizzly Island Wildlife Area, Suisun City: Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area. wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit

National Wildlife Refuges:Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Newark/Alviso; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Maxwell; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, Colusa. www.fws.gov/refuge

Marin Watershed: Lakes include Bon Tempe, Lagunitas, Alpine, Soulajule and Nicasio reservoirs. Marin Watershed Closure Line, 415-945-1195 (no closures at present), www.marinwater.org

East Bay Regional Park District: Lakes include Del Valle, Chabot, Shadow Cliffs, Contra Loma, Horseshoe/Quarry. www.ebparks.org

Trout stocks: CDFW data portal: nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FishPlants; East Bay Parks: www.ebparks.org. Click on activities, then fishing, then Angler’s Edge.

At Grizzly Island Wildlife Area, the 7.5-mile driving tour provides access to see elk, river otters and waterfowl and raptors, with pullouts at key sites and trails for better glimpses. Most visitors bring binoculars and spotting scopes. Grizzly Island spans 17,000 acres in the heart of the 88,000-acre Suisun Marsh with the state’s healthiest elk herd and highest population of river otters.

In the Sacramento Valley, the state’s top wildlife driving tours are open to vehicles at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. All fees for access to the tours have been waived, said Lora Haller at the Complex headquarters. All visitor centers and areas where the public might congregate are closed, but the driving tour, trails and opportunities to see high waterfowl numbers and wildlife is still available.

“Traffic dropped off quite a bit with the coronavirus situation going on, but we’re still getting the auto tours,” said biologist and waterfowl specialist Steve Emmons at the Sacramento refuge.

A month ago, 975,000 waterfowl were counted at the refuge, according the end-of-month aerial surveys.

“We have nowhere near the numbers like a month or so ago,” Emmons said. “A lot of the waterfowl started to head off,” with mainly pintail and snowgeese starting migrations to points north. Regardless, vast flocks of ducks and geese are still within range of viewing from the driving tour through keyhole slots in the tules along the levee road.

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Coronavirus impact: Some East Bay parks reopening; others offering limited access to trails during shelter-in-place By Laura Anthony Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:26PM LAFAYETTE, Calif. (KGO) -- For so many people, sheltering at home, the ability to get out and exercise, enjoy the fresh air is key. That's why seeing "Park Closed" signs at the Lafayette Reservoir is especially disturbing.

"It says welcome and I know they want to welcome us and yet I'm kept outside," said Karen Bonnar, as she walked up to the locked gate. "I want to go to the reservoir and get outside."

The East Bay Municipal Utility District has closed its Lafayette Reservoir and the San Pablo Recreation Area after this week's shelter in place order. The fear is those two facilities may become an attractive nuisance at a time when people are supposed to be keeping their distance. "We were finding that with the schools closed and people working from home, we saw a huge uptick in the number of people at those locations," explained Andrea Pook with EBMUD, "and we could not meet our safe social distancing guidelines."

"I would error on the side of caution," said Ellen Warner, as she walked by the reservoir gates. " It may be more than just keeping yourself safe. I mean think about the rest of your loved ones."

But, EBMUD is keeping most of its 90 miles of trails and 29,000 acres of open space open and available to the public, seeking an outdoor alternative, perhaps a place to reconnect with nature.

"You kind of have to focus on what you're seeing and what is right in front of you and it really does clear your head I think," said Berkeley David Sheretz, as he hiked along the Skyline Trail near Tilden in the East Bay hills.

Earlier this week, the East Bay Regional Parks District closed all of its parks, but now the district is re-opening at least some of them--like Oakland's Robert Sibley--to allow access to trails and open space, but not buildings or bathrooms.

For road cyclists though, it's not necessarily about what's open or closed.

"You need decompress in these tough times and for me this is my sanctuary," said Kirk Phillipou as he rode along Lafayette's Mt. Diablo Boulevard.

For more information on which trails and parks are open, refer to https://www.ebparks.org/parks/ and https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/east- bay/east-bay-trails/.

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Coronavirus: Is it legal to go hiking in the Bay Area? Parks districts try to balance need for recreation with public safety By PAUL ROGERS | PUBLISHED: March 19, 2020 at 2:29 p.m. | UPDATED: March 19, 2020 at 7:29 p.m.

(Nhat V. Meyer / Bay Area New Group/2006)A hiker and his dog are seen here on a trail in the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve.The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is planning to ask voters June 3 to vote on a $300 million bond measure. The bond funds could go towards as many as 25 projects throughout the district.

Fitness centers, gyms, golf courses, public pools, zoos and campgrounds across the Bay Area area are closed. But as millions of people remain confined to their homes due to the coronavirus — often with children home from school — there has been broad confusion about whether it’s legal to go for a walk in parks to get relief with fresh air and exercise.

Simply put, the answer is yes. But you have to do it carefully.

As of Thursday, it remains legal to hike, mountain bike or ride horses in parks and open space preserves run by Bay Area cities, county parks agencies, and regional open space districts, and to travel to those places.

“We’ve been getting a lot of calls. People are saying ‘Are your parks still open? We won’t touch anything,’” said Tamara Clark, a spokeswoman for the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. “People have been confused. The parks are open. Come out and enjoy them.”

There are some limits, however. Don’t expect restrooms or trash cans. And don’t hike in groups.

The shelter-in-place orders that health officers in the Bay Area and neighboring counties like Santa Cruz have issued in recent days all specifically define outdoor recreation as an “essential activity” similar to leaving home to buy groceries or to go to the doctor. The orders state that “by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, or running” can be done — with the key requirement that people stay six feet or more away from each other. As a result, major parks, including Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Lake Merritt in Oakland and Guadalupe River Park in San Jose, remain open. Trails and parking lots at East Bay Regional Park District, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Santa Clara Valley Open Space District and other agencies are open.

But, as with most things coronavirus, it’s complicated.

241 Parks directors are juggling how to balance the public’s need to get outside, exercise and reduce stress with concerns about not spreading COVID-19 or compromising the safety of park rangers and maintenance employees.

“It’s spring. It’s beautiful. People who have been sequestered with their kids indoors are claustrophobic,” said Bob Doyle, general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District, which is the nation’s largest regional park district with 73 parks and 126,000 acres in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

“Getting outside, seeing the sky, getting fresh air make life better,” he said. “Parks are a relief from the stress and bad news.”

But Doyle said that it’s critical people that people not hike in groups, or walk dogs in groups, or congregate together in parking lots.

“We are doing the best we can,” he said. “But if in a week we see that the parks are overcrowded and we can’t keep people at a safe social difference, the health department may close them down. We have to watch the spread of this virus. It is unprecedented.”

In many areas, restrooms are closed and drinking water fountains are shut down. Trash is being collected less frequently. That’s because some managers and public employee unions have raised concerns about the safety of workers who have to clean facilities, particularly when many parks agencies don’t have large amounts of masks, gloves and other safety equipment.

“Go to the bathroom before you head out,” said Andrea Mackenzie, general manager of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, in San Jose. “Bring your water with you. Keep your distance from other people. But enjoy yourself. Enjoy the views. Nature is a safe haven. It can provide relief.”

Most parks agencies — including national parks like Yosemite and California’s state parks system — have closed visitor centers, ended docent tours and shuttered museums and campgrounds, while leaving trails open.

Parks managers are also limiting where people congregate to watch sunsets. The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority now is closing Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve at 5 p.m. daily, instead of leaving it open half an hour past sunset, as a safety precaution to stop too many cars from assembling on its parking lot in the Diablo Range during sunsets.

The agency also is leaving gates open, so people don’t have to touch them.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, which operates 26 preserves over 65,000 acres in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, has kept its properties open and is encouraging people, if possible, to bring hand sanitizer, and to hike on more remote trails.

The district is considering temporary closures at popular areas like the summit of Mount Umunhum or Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in Cupertino if they become too crowded at times, said district Leigh Ann Gessner.

242 “If areas are reaching capacity, rangers will intermittently close them,” she said. “We have vast acreages with many miles of trails. Check out some of the preserves that you’ve never been to.”

Parks officials recommend visitors check their websites before heading out, because of the changing nature of the coronavirus pandemic. But overall, psychologists are encouraging people to get outside regularly — as long as they hike or walk six feet apart — even just for a quick stroll down the sidewalk, or to toss a ball in the back yard with kids.

“People are glued to the news or binging on shows,” said Ryan Reese, an assistant professor of counseling at Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend. “They are stressed out. There are a lot of unknowns about how long they are going to be jammed up in their apartments and houses. Studies show that getting out in nature has stress-reducing effects.”

Reese recommends to his patients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder and other issues that they spend time in nature as part of their treatment.

During the coronavirus outbreak, he suggests people spend at least 15 to 30 minutes every other day outside — and to be mindful of the surroundings.

“When you are out there, instead of being glued to your iPhone, notice what’s around you,” he said. “Look at the trees, the plants, the sky. Make the most of the time. That’s going to help people maximize the benefits.”

The concept of nature as a place of renewal is not new.

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings,” naturalist John Muir wrote in 1894 in his book “The Mountains of California.” “Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”

It’s as true then as today, Reese said. Only these days, make sure to wash your hands.

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Uploaded: Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 5:52 pm Tri-Valley parks and trails remain open during regional shelter-in-place order Locals may still explore nature so long as they practice social distancing by Julia Baum

Much of the world is shutting down for several weeks due to novel coronavirus but local parks and trails will remain open for Tri-Valley residents to explore with their quarantine partners.

A “shelter-in-place” order was issued on Monday through April 7 for six Bay Area counties -- San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda -- restricting non-essential business and directing residents to stay home. Residents are still free to go outside and walk, run or hike on local trails so long as they keep at least six feet away from people they don’t live with.

“We’re happy at this time to be able to have parks and trails accessible,” said Dave Mason, spokesman for East Bay Regional Park District. “We understand they’re viewed by many as an essential part of their daily lives.”

Right now EBRPD parks and trails remain open to the public, but all building facilities including bathrooms and water fountains will stay closed until April 7, mostly due to staffing constraints. “Bathrooms and water foundations will be closed, as they are high-touch surfaces and can’t be regularly cleaned at this time,” Mason said.

All education and visitor centers are also closed for the time being including the Sunol Visitor Center and campgrounds and swim facilities like those at Shadow Cliffs and Del Valle Regional Park.

Because trash service is also limited for now, Mason said it’s very important for visitors to carry out their garbage when they leave. “We need the public’s help in packing it in, packing it out, as they say.”

People can also fish but only from the shore and on piers; no boats are allowed to launch, and fishing by boat is also prohibited. Visitors are also asked to not congregate in parking lots or at trailheads to maintain social distancing. Local weather forecasts this week call for partly cloudy conditions that should still favor residents experiencing cabin fever.

For those that do hit the trails, there’s an annual trail challenge worth checking out on EBRPD’s website with 20 trails “designed for easy, moderate and difficult, for all types of visitors, and they’re outlined in there.”

244 “It’s a basic participant program, they take a look at trails listed and pick which ones they can do. They just need to do a marathon’s worth of miles by the end of the year to complete the program,” Mason said.

Those who do visit local parks and trails are advised to bring their own water, hand sanitizer and to carry out their garbage when leaving. People are also asked to abide by the “Shelter in Place” Order Social Distancing Requirements at EBRPD parks and trails including:

* Maintain at least six-foot social distancing from other individuals

* Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible, or use hand sanitizer

* Cover coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands)

* Regularly clean high-touch surfaces

* Not shaking hands

For the complete list of EBRPD centers and facilities that are closed, and more information about the closure, visit https://www.ebparks.org/civica/press/display.asp?layout=11&Entry=562.

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Bay Area parks and beaches: What’s open during coronavirus shutdown Trails remain accessible; visitor centers and some restrooms are closed PUBLISHED: March 18, 2020 at 2:31 p.m. | UPDATED: March 18, 2020 at 2:48 p.m. By Bay Area News Group | Jim Keller, of Monte Sereno was out skating along in Vasona County Park, in Los Gatos, with dogs, Sophie, left, and Celie, on Monday, April 16, 2012. (Karen T. Borchers/Staff)

Because the shelter-in-place order allows outside exercise, most parks in the San Francisco Bay Area are allowing public access to trails, beaches and other open space.

Visitor centers and other buildings are closed. Visitors are reminded to maintain at least 6 feet distance from other people, except members of their own households.

The following closures and suspensions are in effect at least through April 7. Click on a link to get to a specific agency’s website for more information.

Closure information for National Park Service properties in the Bay Area, including San Francisco’s Presidio, can be found here.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserves

Preserves will remain open, from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.

Rangers will remain on patrol and available for emergency response. Restrooms are expected to remain open but may not be on their regular service schedule.

Suspended: All docent-led activities, volunteer projects, and camping and group permits.

Closed:

• Deer Hollow Farm (Rancho San Antonio) • Skyline Ridge nature center • Black Mountain Backpack Camp • Picchetti winery and picnic area.

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Preserves

Sierra Vista, Coyote Valley and Rancho Cañada del Oro preserves remain open. Sierra Vista will be closing at 5 p.m. each day.

246 Employees will patrol trails to remind visitors of social-distancing precautions. Printed maps will not be available at kiosks but can be downloaded from the agency’s website.

Closed:

• Restrooms • Equestrian parking at Coyote Valley. Equestrians can use Rancho Cañada del Oro.

Suspended: All docent-led and volunteer programs through April 30.

Santa Clara County Parks

Parks will remain open as outdoor-only areas from dawn to dusk. Calero and Lexington reservoirs will remain open. Restrooms will be available.

Closed:

• All buildings and indoor facilities • Field Sports Park in South San Jose • Dog parks at Vasona, Los Gatos Creek and Ed Levin Park • Playgrounds • Campgrounds and group picnic sites • Golf courses

Suspended: All events, including class and interpretive programs. No new reservations will be taken for facilities.

San Mateo County ParksThrough April 12

Most parks will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (an hour earlier than the usual spring closing time). Gatehouses will be closed. Entrance or parking fees should be left at pay stations.

Closed:

• Visitor centers and educational centers, including Folger Stable (Wunderlich) and Woodside Store • Flood Park in Menlo Park • Tidepools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve • Playgrounds in Coyote Point Recreation Area, Friendship Park, Huddart Park, Junipero Serra Park, Moss Beach Park and Quarry Park • Reservation picnic areas. (Drop-in picnic areas will be open and disinfected daily.)

Suspended:

• All reservations through April 12. No new reservations are being accepted. • All events, including Bicycle Sunday on Cañada Road near Woodside.

East Bay Regional Parks

247 Trails remain open at the district’s 56 properties. There will be minimal staffing levels. Restrooms will be closed, water fountains turned off and trash pickup halted. Visitors are asked to pack out any trash.

Closed

• Visitor centers including Tilden Botanic Garden and Ardenwood Historic Farm • All other buildings and reservable indoor spaces • Restrooms and water fountains • Campgrounds (Chabot and Del Valle parks) • Swimming facilities

East Bay Municipal Utility District land

Closed: Lafayette and San Pablo reservoir recreation areas.

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Closed:

• Angler’s Lodge • Lawn bowling club • Model yacht club • Disc golf • Ornamental gardens, including the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers and the Japanese Tea Garden • Stow Lake boat rentals, bike rentals, Segway rentals • Carousel • Sharon Art Studio

Suspended:

• All recreation programs • All permits for building and field use

Other San Francisco parks

• Yerba Buena Gardens: Most outdoor areas remain open. Buildings are closed until April 7, as are the carousel, the children’s garden and the children’s play circle. • Crissy Field, Presidio, Ocean Beach, Fort Funston: These are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Generally, trails and open space are open and buildings are closed. Click here for the full report on national parks closures in the Bay Area.

Marin County Parks

Twenty of the Marin County Parks properties are closed, including McNears and Paradise beaches, Stafford Lake, the Black Point and Miller boat launches, Point Reyes Playground and the Mill Valley/Sausalito pathway. Almost 50 remain open, according to the agency’s website.

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Outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches, remain open. The state parks system has dozens of properties in the Bay Area; among the most popular are Mount Diablo, Mount Tamalpais, Big Basin Redwoods and a string of beaches from Point Reyes to Watsonville.

Closed: Campgrounds and visitor centers. (Click here for a full story on the statewide campground closure.)

Suspended: Guided tours and other events. The ferries to Angel Island from San Francisco and Tiburon have been suspended through April 7.

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Peregrine falcon watching in Berkeley — the perfect shelter-in-place activity? By Gretchen Kell / UC BerkeleyMarch 18, 2020, 4:30 p.m. A still taken from one of the three webcams now following the peregrine falcons at the Campanile with their three eggs. Photo: Cal Falcons on Facebook

Wild animals are blissfully unaware of the public health crisis engulfing the globe. Which is one reason watching birds of prey go about their ordinary lives via webcam can be both therapeutic and mesmerizing. The peregrine falcons that have made their nest atop UC Berkeley’s Campanile for the past three years are back. Since the story below was posted, a third egg has been laid and Sean Peterson — a Berkeley Ph.D. student who, with his wife, biologist Lynn Schofield, oversees the Cal Falcon social project — told Berkeleyside a fourth one may appear Wednesday afternoon (we’ll keep you posted!). Either way, hard incubation has begun, Peterson said, and hatch day is forecast to be April 18. Many people are following the birds on the three webcams installed on the tower. “People are telling us it reminds them there’s an outside world during the lockdown, “said Peterson, referring to the Bay Area’s current shelter-in-place order. “It gives people some sanity at this crazy time.” — Tracey Taylor / Berkeleyside

Coronavirus may be hampering business as usual, but high up in UC Berkeley’s Campanile, peregrine falcon couple Annie and Grinnell — who’ve raised chicks on the bell tower since 2017 — are carrying out their spring routine without a hitch: mating, nesting and reproducing. Three rusty-brown speckled eggs of the season have already appeared, and the events were captured by one of three webcams on the tower and viewed by the birds’ fan base, which now stretches across 45 countries.

“Congratulations! Our office, along with the rest of Berkeley, is looking forward to meeting our newest residents,” tweeted one admirer, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, a campus alumnus.

“Life goes on. Wonderful,” a Cal Falcons Facebook follower wrote.

Mary Malec, a local volunteer raptor nest monitor who accurately predicted March 10 for the arrival of egg No. 1, said that late on Tuesday last week, “I was getting a little worried, because I had only about half an hour left until midnight. But it arrived at 11:21.”

250 It takes six to seven days for a full clutch to be laid; the last of Annie’s eggs — if she lays four, she said — could appear Wednesday. She’ll start incubating them after the third one, so that her young hatch about the same time. People shouldn’t worry, Malec added, if they see Annie occasionally apart from the first two eggs.

“It’s called synchronous hatching, when the chicks are born within a few hours of each other, even though the eggs were laid days apart,” she explained.

Annie and Grinnell “now have quite a bit of experience, so they’re probably at peak of their game, and they’re in the prime of their lives,” said Lynn Schofield, a biologist with The Institute for Bird Populations. She and her husband, Sean Peterson, a Berkeley Ph.D. student in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, launched the Cal Falcons social media project in 2019. “We hope they’ll get four chicks, that’s the maximum,” she added. “We’re crossing our fingers.”

Last year, Annie produced four eggs, but broke the first one accidentally. Chicks later named Cade and Carson emerged from eggs two and three; the fourth chick didn’t hatch. Peterson says it’s the perfect time for viewers to check the webcams, as “the laying process is good action. Once Annie starts incubating, she’ll mostly be hanging out for about 32 to 33 days,” until the chicks hatch.

Before the egg-laying began, Annie voted in the California primary election and looked at paint chips for the chicks’ nursery, thanks to social media posts by Schofield and Peterson, who use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to educate and delight the falcons’ followers — who number in the thousands — with facts, short videos, close-up shots from long-focus lenses and occasional humorous photo-edited images of the birds.

This spring, Cal Falcons is offering new ways to engage with the birds and the scientists and wildlife experts who know them best. As of mid-February, Annie and Grinnell have one-stop shop website with access to their livestreams, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts. There’s also a page to meet the scientists and learn their favorite falcon facts, a list of the partners in this scientific and educational falcon project, a falcon FAQ, a falcon glossary that defines terms like floaters, tiercels and eyrie and an “Ask a Scientist” form.

On Feb. 29, Grinnell (left) and Annie feasted on a mourning dove for breakfast. Annie is the larger of the two. Male peregrine falcons can be 50% smaller than females. Photo: Cal Falcons on Facebook

“It’s so nice to have falcon activity happening on a college campus, where we can aim for education, not just entertainment,” said Malec, who is affiliated with the East Bay Regional Parks District. “Most of our posts are fact- based and pretty interesting and professional.”

Another new addition this year is a permanent ethernet cable in the Campanile that will provide a stable connection for the webcams. Campus administrators responded favorably to a request last

251 fall for funding, about $13,000, for the cable, said Carla Cicero, staff curator of birds at the campus’s Museum of Vertebrate Zoology and a liaison to the administration for the coalition of on- and off-campus experts who manage the falcon project.

A Cal Falcons crowdfunding effort in late 2018 raised over $14,500 for the first two webcams and a temporary cable for internet hook-up, which arrived in time for the 2019 nesting season. A third video camera was added last fall, with leftover funds, followed by the long-lasting cable.

That’s good news for those glued to the 24/7 falcon cams. The newest one, for example, allows views of Annie and Grinnell’s day-to-day lives from the tower’s southwest corner, where Grinnell recently brought Annie a red-winged blackbird, shorebirds and acorn woodpeckers to eat.

“We’ve seen a lot more prey exchanges between Annie and Grinnell, more courtship behavior and mating and more of where Grinnell is spending time roosting,” said Schofield.

Courting and mating behavior was captured this year by a new and third webcam installed on the Campanile’s southwest corner. Grinnell is on the right, Annie on the left. Photo: Cal Falcons on Facebook

As in previous years, the baby birds will be named at the beginning of May through a campus community naming competition.

Cal Falcons have launched an online T-shirt fundraiser to support Berkeley’s falcons and their care and keeping. The $20 blue and gold fan gear for kids and adults will sport two falcons swooping around the Campanile.

And, there’s one more update: Annie and Grinnell aren’t just expecting, they’re also expectant grandparents. Lawrencium, or “Larry,” a female born on the tower in 2018, has been living on Alcatraz Island, where researchers performing seabird studies saw her last April with a male falcon sitting nearby. Recently, rangers there spotted her setting up a territory.

Said Malec, “She seems to be doing all the right stuff.”

The original version of this story appeared on Berkeley News on March 13, 2020. It has been adapted and updated for publication, with permission.

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SPORTING GREEN // SPORTS How to stay active outdoors during shelter-in-place Tom Stienstra March 17, 2020 Updated: March 18, 2020 8:12 a.m.

Hikers explore the North Ridge Trail in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve in San Mateo County. Photo: Paul Kuroda / Special to The Chronicle 2018

As Bay Area residents observe the government order to shelter in place as a means of containing the coronavirus outbreak, many who love the outdoors are looking for an escape from the monotony of being indoors at home all day. There is some respite out there if you know where to look.

Shelter-in-place requires people in six Bay Area counties to stay in their homes at all times, barring exceptions like grocery shopping, health care visits and getting exercise. Park trails are providing a refuge, even as visitors centers at state parks, national parks and national forests close to the public.

Health officers encourage short trips for fitness, as long as hikers do it alone or with close family members and keep 6 feet away from others, and make no stops driving to and from trailheads. With a few major exceptions, trails at national, state, county and regional parks, and open space, are still open for hiking, running and mountain biking.

“All outdoor state park spaces remain open and accessible to the public,” said State Parks director Lisa Mangat in a policy that most park districts are following.

Many open space areas are suspending docent-led activities and closing picnic areas. However, in many, rangers remain on duty to respond to emergencies.

In the East Bay hills Tuesday morning, field scout Brian Murphy of Rossmoor showed how to stay active within the order. From near his home, he hiked alone out of Tice Valley and into the hills to photograph blooming California poppies.

“It’s a nice opportunity to get out of the house to take the camera for walks in the peace and quiet, open space, and get in some good exercise as well,” Murphy said. “Sorry, enjoying the snow up at Tahoe is off the table.”

Ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region announced over the weekend that they would shut down for the foreseeable future due to the pandemic.

Park officials recognize that fitness leads to health that can build strong immune systems. “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” is a global movement that “harnesses the power of parks and public lands as a health resource,” according to the U.S. National Park Service, which supports the movement.

The East Bay Regional Park District also operates a major program around the theme and links its annual “Trails Challenge” to the idea.

253 “I hike to stay healthy,” said my brother, Bob Stienstra Jr., “and you never know what you might see when you’re out there.” He lives on the South Peninsula and said he planned a short trip and hike to a local preserve operated by the Midpeninsula Open Space District.

Murphy and brother Bob said they would both heed the warnings: Keep travel to a minimum, do not engage others, avoid traveling in groups and keep the interior of your vehicle and surfaces you might touch sanitized. Go to the nearby trailhead, get your hike done and then return home.

While most park trails remain open, there are some new major exceptions across the region at areas where people might congregate.

In San Francisco, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area suspended tours on Alcatraz Island until April 8. The GGNRA also closed the Fort Point National Historic Site and the Lands End Lookout.

In Marin, the GGNRA also shut down Muir Woods National Monument, including all parking there, the Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Kirby Cove and Bicentennial campgrounds. Marin County Parks also closed all of its parks through April 7.

On the other hand, Marin County Open Space, where hundreds of trails and ranch-style roads are available for hiking and mountain biking, remain open, rangers said.

Most park districts have closed visitors centers, museums, group gatherings and programs, swim facilities, and anyplace where groups might gather. East Bay Parks also closed its two most popular campgrounds, at Anthony Chabot and Del Valle regional parks, and ordered all campers out on Monday.

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, Loch Lomond Recreation Area and its beautiful lake opened as scheduled on March 1, but closed Monday until at least well into April, said ranger Gar Eidam. “Hopefully we’ll still have a season,” he said.

For most, a common sense approach can solve most issues regarding park use, Murphy said. He has no wish to get sick or spread the illness, he added, and like many, “wants to stay active and maintain fitness.”

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Nature Rx: The Outdoors Can Be an Antidote to Quarantine Anxiety Getting outside is one way to relieve the stress of social distancing

PHOTO BY ALBERTO CLEMARES EXPOSITO/ISTOCK

BY JASON MARK | MAR 17 2020

Chances are, you’re starting to get a little cabin fever.* Bars and restaurants in many cities and states are closed, sports have been cancelled, and some local governments are ordering residents to shelter in place. There are only so many programs you can binge watch or hours you can bear reading, and your news feed is full of frightening headlines. If you’ve got kids, the close quarters are probably making the household a little maddening.

Here’s a suggestion: For an antidote to isolation, get out into nature. You don’t have to go all that far. Find some way to make a trip to your nearest woodlot, creek, regional open space area, seashore, or hillside. Take the dog for a walk. Sit in your backyard or garden. As long as you’re able to do so in a way that meets the recommendations for social distancing, figure out how to get outside however you can.

This pandemic has made it feel like the world has turned awry on its axis. The instincts we’ve learned in other crises are poorly matched to this moment. In the midst of natural disasters like floods, storms, and wildfires, we are called on to come together. Now, we’re being called on to stay apart. Yet even as we must distance ourselves from one another to protect public health, nature remains one place where we can find a feeling of reconnection.

I have always felt solace in natural areas. This weekend, spending an afternoon in the woods provided an especially potent dose of relief.

On Sunday morning, my four-year-old daughter, Lily, woke up with a cough, which was obviously freaky. My Twitter feed was full of dark reports from Europe and people’s stories of dodging other humans as best they could. It was difficult not to feel anxious and fearful.

Pancakes perked us all up. After I made an early trip to the farmers' market (the baker was nearly out of loaves, and the egg monger was quickly on her way to selling out), the family got motivated for a walk in the woods. Our destination was Briones Regional Park, a 6,200-acre preserve of California woodland and savanna no more than a painless 20-minute drive from Oakland.

I told Lily we were on a mission to hunt rainbows. It had been raining steadily all morning, and as the sun swung past noon, the sky was clearing, giving us excellent conditions to trap our

255 quarry. After a trailhead snack of PB&J and apples, we crossed Bear Creek—muddy after the night of rain—and made our way into the forest of madrone, bay, and live oak.

I’m sorry to say we didn’t snag a rainbow. We did, however, spend a good amount of time inspecting the languid pace of a couple of newts. And there were birds: the usual lot of sparrow flocks and juncos, chickadees, jays squealing, turkeys glimpsed in the distance. When we got to the picnic area at Homestead Valley, we finished a Clif Bar and made a salad of miner’s lettuce. Lily decided to turn herself into a “mud monster.”

It was nothing, really. Little more than an opportunity to feel the rhythms of the real world and a chance for some playtime. Yet I experienced an overwhelming sense of—what else to call it?— peace.

Nature’s sublime has always been, for many people, a solace. Cutting-edge science has confirmed that time in natural areas helps us cope with stress and lowers anxiety. And who couldn’t use a dose of calm right now, when the most virulent contagion seems to be fear? You don’t have to go to some far-off national park to get the proven health benefits of nature. (And, actually, you shouldn't; the last thing that mountain towns and national park gateway communities need right now is an influx of people potentially infected with the virus.) Most of us find our most intimate relationships with the more-than-human in nearby nature—some path through suburban woods, the city-side beachscape, the garden full of birds. At a time like this, such places can reground us. They provide perspective: a reminder of different time scales, proof of resilience and recovery. That’s a balm we need now more than ever.

In natural areas, we also get a good measure of space, a feeling of the world as big and wide. During the massive Western wildfires of recent summers, the choking smoke and darkened skies forced millions of people indoors and left many of us feeling like digital shut-ins. Above all, this crisis is characterized by an even more intense feeling of claustrophobia (at least for those of us who aren’t grappling with layoffs or illness). Evacuate? Where would you go? Suddenly, there is no away.

But even in a viral pandemic, what nature provides is a space apart. That is, a place (mostly) beyond the human-built. On a hike or a beach stroll, you rarely have to worry about touching metal or glass or plastic. No matter the landscape, you’ll be in the open air. Get outside and you can get a cure for the quarantine’s claustrophobia. Plus, touching soil and earth has been shown to have immune-system benefits—consider it a virtuous side effect.

There’s already some talk about how this pandemic could overturn long-standing cultural norms. In many ways that’s frightening (who wants to give up high fives?), but in other ways, it might be salutatory. Maybe if we are able to take more relief in nature, we can create a new kind of agora, the ancient Greek ideal of the public sphere. Maybe we can create a nature-based public square that is not all about the buying and selling of stuff and the entertainment of food and drink, but instead a public square that is, truly, out in the open (and, by the way, not a square at all but something closer to the circle of natural systems). Nature can play a valuable role in this pandemic as the outdoors becomes one of the remaining places where we can connect with other people in a safe fashion—a space where we can enjoy the presence of others even as we maintain a safe distance.

On Sunday afternoon, the parking lot at the Bear Creek trailhead was as full as I’d normally expect for a rainy and cold tail-of-winter day. While we were in the park, we crossed paths with many other folks. The usual dog walkers. A teenage dude on his way to the archery range. A dad with two little kids. A family with teenagers. Some equestrians.

256 While everyone was mindful of keeping a careful distance, there was none of the pent-up anxiety in random human interactions I’ve been feeling in my neighborhood. I think I noticed more smiles. At the very least, people seemed natural with each other in a way that has already come to seem rare.

At one point, we came across a crew of older hikers—a vulnerable population, one might say— and one of the women joked about how this was “the best sort of social distancing.” She was right. Only in the outdoors do we find a place to stay safely apart yet still be together.

*On Monday, March 16, six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a shelter-in-place order as a public health precaution. Area residents can still leave their homes to get fresh air. According to Grant Colfax, director of the San Francisco Public Health Department, “You will still be able to walk your dog or go on a hike alone, or with another person as long as you keep six feet between you.”

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Lifestyle On the Road: Mount Diablo’s foothills offer unique rewards By Tim Viall, Special to The Stockton Record Monday Posted Mar 16, 2020 at 2:36 PM A Round Valley visitor rests on tree along the trail beside Marsh Creek. [COURTESY OF TIM VIALL]

As I write, I am continually reminded of the challenge of travel in today’s rattled national psyche related to the coronavirus pandemic. California schools are shutting down, major league sports are furloughed, cruise lines have canceled cruises and the city of Stockton advises no large public gatherings, forcing cancellation of classic movies at the Bob Hope Theatre. Local restaurants and bars are facing reduced customers and we mostly sit home, wondering what’s next.

What’s a traveler to do? As I noted a week ago, when you reflect on “social distancing,” don’t forget that nearby, glorious outdoors, with more rain forecast for the next few days to clear the air and brighten the landscape. Take a walk in your neighborhood or on nearby trails in parks (looking from north county to the south) like Cosumnes River Preserve, Lodi Lake, Micke Grove, Oak Grove, around the downtown Stockton waterfront on the Joan Darrah Promenade, out into the Delta or Caswell Memorial State Park.

Bicycling in your neighborhood, on the Calaveras River Trail or through the vineyards in north Stockton and the Lodi/Woodbridge areas offers pleasant respites and good exercise in clean air, generally avoiding crowds. Invite a couple close friends to dust off those bikes, air the tires and go for a low key ride to shake off the cobwebs.

Or, take a drive to nearby special destinations, offering scenery, quietude, and, almost no people. Several stunning parks in the pretty foothills near Mount Diablo offer just such rewards. Favorites less than an hour from Stockton include Round Valley Regional Preserve and Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Both offer special places for hikes or bike riding, scenic vistas, interesting flora and fauna and virtually no people. Black Diamond Mines also tells the story of California’s coal-mining capital in the late 1800s, providing coal to power Delta steamships and north-state trains and to heat Stockton and San Francisco homes.

Round Valley Regional Preserve is just 35 miles west of Stockton. Head west on Highway 4, then follow Marsh Creek Road southwest. The preserve offers several pleasant hiking or biking routes into the foothills of the Diablo Range; and also offers additional options in the adjoining Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. Round Valley’s hills and canyons are emerald green after fairly recent rains, presenting 30-plus miles of hiking trails through old oaks; blue, valley, live and black oak along with buckeye trees and California bay laurel. The park is open for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling (with some restrictions); no dogs allowed.

258 Cross a footbridge over Marsh Creek, follow the trail through a field with grazing cattle and ascend the Hardy Canyon Trail into the foothills beside High Creek. Along the creek we saw signs of deer, pawprints of either bobcats or cougars and spotted hawks circling on high. Take binoculars for a chance to see red fox, coyotes, San Joaquin pocket mice, Audubon’s cottontail rabbits and endangered San Joaquin kit fox. Golden eagles also patrol the reserve. The Miwok Trail is another choice, trekking into the adjoining Los Vaqueros Reservoir/Watershed to the south, with hiking and biking trails and marvelous fishing.

Just 20 miles north lie the ghosts of California’s coal mining district. From the 1850s to early 1900s, the largest coal mining area in California was the Black Diamond Mines District just northeast of Mount Diablo. The area produced 4 million tons of coal (“black diamonds”), the product of more than 900 miners, many of them Welsh immigrants.

The preserve presents good hikes (or bike-rides) and loads of historical perspective; during the miner’s heyday, towns including Somersville, Nortonville and Stewartville in the district, home to 900 miners, their families, merchants and saloon-keepers. At the peak of operations in the late 1870s, the coalfield’s population was the epicenter of Contra Costa County.

Dozens of mines were tunneled into the Contra Costa foothills, with miners digging shafts into the hills, yielding tailings (waste rock piles) still visible from miles away. Due to rising production costs and new energy sources such as oil, the coal mines ceased operations in the early 1900s; by the 1920s, sand mining began in the district, supporting the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company in Oakland and foundry sand for the Columbia Steel Works in Pittsburgh.

Hike into the hills to the Rose Hill Cemetery overlooking Markley Canyon, a Protestant cemetery and burial ground for many of the Welsh immigrants, with 230 burial plots. Find graves of children who died of epidemics (smallpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria, typhoid), men who died in mining disasters and women who perished in childbirth. Only 80 gravestones remain today, the result of vandalism; some gravesites were not marked.

Walk to the Hazel Atlas Portal, a mine that operated until the 1940s. Find preserve docents who lead weekend tours into horizontal tunnel into the hillside for more than a quarter-mile. Tunnel tours are offered on the weekends, by reservation (bring a flashlight and jacket, the old mines maintain a temperature in the high 50s within their confines).

Among the preserve’s 60 miles of trails traversing grassland, foothills and woodlands, find exotic plantings of the miners including pepper trees, almond, eucalyptus and black locust. Take your binoculars and keep a watchful eye for rabbits, deer, raccoons, skunks and occasional bobcat, fox, coyote and mountain lion sightings. Over 100 species of birds make the area home, including rare golden eagles.

For more information: East Bay Regional Park District, http://ebparks.org, (888) 327–2757.

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East Bay Regional Parks Close Visitor Centers, Cancel Programs All regional parks and trails remain open, but bring your own water and hand sanitizer. By Bay City News, News Partner Mar 16, 2020 9:20 am PT If you need a walk or hike while maintaining social distancing, parks are still open. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

EAST BAY — The East Bay Regional Park District is closing all of its visitor centers and rental facilities, and is canceling all school programs, recreational programs and naturalist- directed programs through at least April 12, to minimize the danger of COVID-19 coronavirus transmission to the public and district employees, a district spokesman said Sunday night.

The affected visitor centers are Ardenwood Historic Farm (Fremont), Big Break Visitor Center (Oakley), Black Diamond Mines Visitor Center (Antioch), Coyote Hills Visitor Center (Fremont), Crown Beach Crab Cove Visitor Center (Alameda), Garin Barn (Hayward), Sunol Visitor Center (Sunol) and the Tilden Botanic Garden, Environmental Education Center and Little Farm (Berkeley).

Rental facilities closed through at least April 12 include the Brazilian Room at Tilden Park (Berkeley), Shoreline Room at Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline (Oakland), Fern Cottage at Kennedy Grove (El Sobrante) and the Beach House at Lake Temescal (Oakland).

Also to be closed during this time will be the Anthony Chabot campground near Castro Valley and the Del Valle campground southeast of Livermore, and swim facilities at Contra Loma (Antioch), Cull Canyon (Castro Valley), Don Castro (Castro Valley), Lake Anza at Tilden (Berkeley), Lake Temescal (Oakland), the pool at Robert's Regional Park (Oakland) and Quarry Lakes.

As of Sunday, plans are for all regional parks and trails (except those listed above) to remain open to the public. Those who visit are urged to bring their own water and hand sanitizer.

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Police Find Burned Trees, Discarded Trash In Homeless Camp At Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline March 16, 2020 10:00 am · 20 COMMENTS

East Bay Regional Park District Police Department Officers were at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline last week helping East Bay Regional Park District staff clean up abandoned homeless encampments.

The former occupants burned trees and discarded trash across a fragile marsh ecosystem, according to police.

If you see encampments like this in an EBRPD park, call the Dispatch center at 510- 881-1833.

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Park It: East Bay Regional Park District programs canceled Due to the coronavirus outbreak, all activities have been suspended till April 12 By NED MACKAY | East Bay Regional Park District PUBLISHED: March 15, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: March 16, 2020 at 11:06 a.m. Jose Carlos Fajardo/staff archives Visitors make a turn in the Hazel-Atlas Mine at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch. A new coal-mining exhibit at Black Diamond was to open to the public March 28-29, but due to the (COVID-19) coronavirus pandemic, all East Bay Regional Park District programs have been canceled until April 12. However, hiking on EBRPD trails will still be permitted.

UPDATE: Due to the (COVID- 19) coronavirus pandemic, all East Bay Regional Park District programs have been canceled until April 12. However, hiking on EBRPD trails will be still be permitted.

Online: For full information, visit the park district’s website at ebparks.org.

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