February 17, 2015

Board of Directors Board Meeting Packet

February 17, 2015

Clerk of the Board ALLEN PULIDO (510) 544-2020 PH (510) 569-1417 FAX MEMO to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors

WHITNEY DOTSON The Regular Session of the FEBRUARY 17, 2015 President - Ward 1 Board Meeting is scheduled to commence at DOUG SIDEN 2:00 p.m. at the EBRPD Administration Building, Vice President - Ward 4 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland BEVERLY LANE Treasurer - Ward 6

DENNIS WAESPI

Secretary - Ward 3

DIANE BURGIS Respectfully submitted, Ward 7 JOHN SUTTER Ward 2 AYN WIESKAMP Ward 5 ROBERT E. DOYLE ROBERT E. DOYLE General Manager General Manager

P.O. Box 5381 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605-0381 (888) 327-2757 MAIN (510) 633-0460 TDD (510) 635-5502 FAX www.ebparks.org

AGENDA

The Board of Directors of REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 the East Bay Regional Park BOARD OF DIRECTORS District will hold a regular EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT meeting at the District’s Administration Building, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, commencing at 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. ROLL CALL (Board Conference Room) for Closed Session and 2:00 p.m. for Open Session on PUBLIC COMMENTS Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

CLOSED SESSION Agenda for the meeting is listed adjacent. Times for agenda items are approximate only and are subject to change A. Conference with Labor Negotiator: during the meeting. If you wish to speak on matters not on the Agency Negotiator: Robert E. Doyle, Dave Collins, agenda, you may do so under Public Comments at either the Jim O’Connor, Sukari Beshears beginning or end of the agenda. Employee Organizations: AFSCME Local 2428 If you wish to testify on an item Unrepresented Employees: Managers and Confidentials on the agenda, please complete a speaker’s form and submit it B. Public Employee: Gov’t Code § 54957 - Clerk of the Board to the Clerk of the Board. A copy of the background materials concerning these C. Conference with Legal Counsel: agenda items, including any material that may have been 1. Existing Litigation – Subdivision (a) of Gov’t Code § 54956.9 (d)(1): submitted less than 72 hours a) EBRPD v. Sweningsen Trust, Alameda County Superior before the meeting, is available for inspection on the District’s Court Case No. RGl4745591 website (www.ebparks.org), the Administrative Building 2. Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation, reception desk, and at the Subdivision (d)(2) of Gov’t Code § 54956.9 (2 cases) meeting.

Agendas for Board Committee Meetings are available to the 2:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION (Board Room) public upon request. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to receive future agendas for a specific Board Committee, please call the Clerk of the A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board’s Office at (510) 544- 2020. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 29, 2014 to January 18, 2015 (Auker/Doyle) (Resolution) (No Cost) b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of February 3, 2015 (Pulido) (No Cost) c. Approval of the Appointments of Elissa Robinson and Rick Rickard to the Park Advisory Committee (Pfuehler) (Resolution) (No Cost) d. Resolution to Support Pending Federal Legislation H.R. 201 (Sires) - Community Parks Revitalization Act (Pfuehler/Doyle) (Resolution) (No Cost) e. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners (Musbach/Nisbet) (Resolution) (No Cost) f. Authorization to Execute an Agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical Consultants to Perform Geotechnical Services for the Lake Chabot Campus Modernization Project: Lake Chabot Regional Park (Barton/Nisbet) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) g. Authorization to Enter into a License Agreement with UNAVCO for the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Plate Boundary Observatory Global Positioning System Instruments: Multiple District Parklands (Musbach/Nisbet) (Resolution) (No Cost) h. Authorization to Amend a Contract for Services with Erler & Kalinowski Inc. for Continued Oversight of Environmental Remediation Services and Transfer, Appropriate and Encumber Funds: Concord Hills Regional Park (Tong/Nisbet) (Resolution) (Budget Change/Measure WW) i. Approval of the East Bay Regional Park District’s 2015 Investment Policy (Auker/Collins) (Resolution) (No Cost) j. Acceptance of the East Bay Regional Park District Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2014 (Auker/Collins) (Resolution) (No Cost) k. Authorization to Apply for Federal Grant Funds from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for the Purchase of Police Boat Equipment (Rasmussen/T. Anderson/Collins) (Resolution) (No Cost) l. Authorization to Extend Contract for Services Agreement with Neil Nobriga for Caretaker Services: Vasco Caves Regional Preserve (Dort/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) m. Authorization to Establish the Classification, Unit Designation and Salary Range for Principal Planner, Upgrade 2.0 FTE Senior Planner Positions to Principal Planner; Retitle Senior Park Planner to Senior Planner; Retitle Park Planner I to Planner: Acquisition, Stewardship & Development Division (Beshears/Nisbet) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) n. Authorization to Amend the 2014 Budget to Meet Accounting and Grant Requirements: Sycamore Valley Regional Park (Rasmussen/Barrington/Collins) (Resolution) (Budget Change/No Cost)

2:30 p.m. 2. GENERAL MANAGER

a. Staff Presentation: Legislative and Policy Priorities – Update 2015 (Pfuehler) (No Action/Receive Report)

2:50 p.m. 3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

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

3:00 p.m. 4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

3:20 p.m. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION

3:25 p.m. 6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. EBRPD/Contra Costa County Liaison Committee b. EBRPD/EBMUD Liaison Committee c. Natural/Cultural Resources Committee

3:40 p.m. 7. BOARD COMMENTS

4:00 p.m. D. ADJOURNMENT

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 29, 2014 Through January 18, 2015 (Auker/Doyle)

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Check Listing for the period of December 29, 2014 through January 18, 2015.

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.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 –

February 17, 2015

APPROVAL OF DISTRICT CHECK LISTING FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 29, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2015

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 December 29, 2014 through January 18, 2015;

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 17th day of February, 2015 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of February 3, 2015 (Pulido)

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The Board Meeting, which was held on February 3, 2014 at the EBRPD Administrative Building, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland CA 94605 was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by Board President Whitney Dotson.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present: Whitney Dotson, President Beverly Lane, Treasurer Dennis Waespi, Secretary Diane Burgis John Sutter Ayn Wieskamp

Directors Absent: Doug Siden, Vice President

At this time, the Board of Directors met in Closed Session to discuss those items outlined on the agenda.

The Open Session of the Board Meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Dotson.

Staff Present: GM Robert Doyle, Dave Collins, Jim O’Connor, Debra Auker, Bob Nisbet, Police Chief Tim Anderson, Carol Victor, Sukari Beshears, Liz Musbach, Mimi Waluch, Kelly Barrington, Erich Pfuehler, Chris Barton, Anne Riviore Thomson, Ira Bletz, Larry Tong, Linda Wu, Matt Graul, Anne Kassebaum, Brian Holt, Carolyn Jones, Mona Koh, Renee Patterson, Jason McCrystle, Suzanne Lusk, John Bouyea

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

Directors Present: Diane Burgis, Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp, Dennis Waespi Directors Absent: Doug Siden.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments at this time.

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

Item C-1-v was pulled to allow Director Dotson to recuse himself due to the proximity of his residence to the park:

v. Authorization to Accept a Grant of Easement for a Public Recreational Trail and Emergency Vehicle and Maintenance Access from San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company: Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 017 (attached)

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By motion of Director Wieskamp and seconded by Director Sutter, the Board voted unanimously to approve item C-1-v:

Directors Present: Diane Burgis, Beverly Lane, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp, Dennis Waespi. Directors Recused: Whitney Dotson. Directors Absent: Doug Siden.

By motion of Director Wieskamp and seconded by Director Sutter, the Board voted unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar:

Directors Present: Diane Burgis, Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp, Dennis Waespi. Directors Absent: Doug Siden. a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 8, 2014 to December 28, 2014 Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 018 (attached) b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of November 18, 2014 c. Authorization of Out-of-State Travel for Director Doug Siden to Attend the 2015 American Camp Association National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 3 - 6, 2015 Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 019 (attached) d. Approval of the Appointments of Bruce Kern and Richard Godfrey to the Park Advisory Committee Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 020 (attached)

Director Waespi stated that it was his honor to appoint both Bruce Kern and Richard Godfrey. e. Authorization to Adopt a Revised Conflict-of-Interest Code for the East Bay Regional Park District Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 021 (attached) f. Authorization to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with Laura McCreery to Conduct Executive Oral Histories for Park District Board President Whitney Dotson and General Manager Robert E. Doyle Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 022 (attached)

Director Sutter asked staff to confirm if Mr. Sproul was indeed on the original District Board as stated on the staff report. g. Authorization to Award a Contract to Expert Tree Service for Wildland Fuels Reduction T1007 Project: Tilden Regional Park Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 023 (attached) h. Authorization to Purchase One John Deere Mower Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 024 (attached) i. Authorization to Purchase One Toro Mower Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 025 (attached)

11 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of February 3, 2014 j. Authorization to Purchase One Toyota Vehicle Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 026 (attached)

k. Authorization to Purchase Four Ford Pursuit Vehicles Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 027 (attached)

l. Authorization to Renew the Special Use Agreement with the City of Fremont to Operate the City of Fremont’s Patterson House: Ardenwood Historic Farm Regional Preserve Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 028 (attached)

In response to a question from Director Sutter, Ira Bletz, Acting Interpretive Services Manager, stated that any capital improvements made will belong to the City of Fremont if the District were to vacate Ardenwood, especially since the District only has a long term lease agreement with the city. The funds will be used to operate the Patterson House.

m. Authorization to Encumber Funds in the Quagga Mussel Program Project for Boat Inspections: Contra Loma Regional Recreation Area and Lake Chabot Regional Park Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 029 (attached)

n. Approval of a Special Use Agreement with the South Bay Soaring Society: Mission Peak Regional Preserve Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 030 (attached)

o. Approval of Special Use Agreement with the Wings of Rogallo: Mission Peak Regional Preserve Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 031 (attached)

p. Approval of a Special Use Agreement with Shadow Cliffs ORCAS Open Water Swim Club: Shadow Cliffs Regional Park Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 032 (attached)

q. Approval of a Special Use Agreement with Shadow Cliffs Open Water Aquatic Team (SOWAT): Shadow Cliffs Regional Park Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 033 (attached)

r. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 034 (attached)

William Yragui, a resident of Fremont, addressed the Board regarding item C-1-r. He stated that he belongs to an organization called Mission Peak Conservancy, and this item will begin the process of the District negotiating with the City of Fremont regarding the purchase of 837 acres of Mission Peak Regional Preserve which they currently own. He offered suggestions on how the District should proceed to improve public access to the area.

General Manager Robert Doyle clarified that passing this consent item does not mean that the District is acquiring the property from Fremont; the District is in a landlord-tenant relationship with the City of Fremont and if any changes are requested by either party, this first step is needed prior to discussions. He reiterated that there are no plans to use public funds to re-acquire the property already owned by another agency.

12 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of February 3, 2014 s. Authorization to Accept a Recreational Trail Easement from the City of Livermore: Shadow Cliffs to Del Valle Regional Trail Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 035 (attached)

In response to a question from Director Sutter, Liz Musbach, Land Acquisition Manager, stated that the District is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this particular trail segment. Kelly Barrington, Chief of Maintenance, added that the District is not responsible for the entire trail, just specific trail segments. t. Authorization to Enter into a Cooperative Management Agreement with the National Park Service: Concord Hills Regional Park Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 036 (attached)

Gretchen Stromberg of the National Park Service addressed the Board to offer support for its approval of this item. She stated that the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial’s Enabling Legislation included language that allowed the National Park Service to partner with the District to co-manage a visitor center and other unspecified amenities in the future Concord Hills Regional Park. Ms. Stromberg added that NPS and EBRPD have developed a cooperative management agreement which, if approved today, will serve as an umbrella agreement for both agencies.

Director Sutter commented that it is a first for the District, and a wonderful opportunity to have a partner to serve an area that is underserved. Director Lane added that while the name “Concord Hills” has not been finalized, it is really important to have this partnership with NPS. u. Authorization to Purchase Microsoft Office 365 Software Agreement Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 037 (attached)

2. ACQUISITION, STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION a. Authorization to Exercise the Option, Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of 11.38± Acres of Real Property from Scott and Karen Lothamer and Transfer and Appropriate Funds: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Resolution No. 2015 – 02 - 038 (attached)

By motion of Director Sutter and seconded by Director Lane, the Board voted unanimously to approve item C-2-a:

Suzanne Lusk, Land Acquisition Specialist, provided a brief presentation on this item, stating that the District entered into an option to purchase this property for its appraised fair market value of $1,850,000 in December, 2014, with funding coming from Measure WW acquisition funds for Las Trampas acquisition area. Under the terms of the Option, Purchase and Sale Agreement, the District has until February 20, 2015 to exercise the option and until February 27, 2015 to close escrow and purchase the property.

Director Sutter expressed his appreciation to the work of staff, especially since it will serve the residents of the Lafayette – Moraga – Orinda area well. Director Lane also expressed her appreciation for this acquisition, and hoped that it will be opened soon.

13 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of February 3, 2014 3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

a. Actions Taken by Other Jurisdictions Affecting the Park District

General Manager Robert Doyle discussed those items listed on the report.

4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

GM Doyle provided a 2014 Year-in-Review presentation, highlighting the following:

 Celebration of the District’s 80th Anniversary with various events throughout the District, with Free Friday events as well as a Gala event;  Balanced budget with AAA rating  Negotiated a new four-year contract with the Police Association that is both fiscally responsible and fair to employees  Continued to recover from worst national economic recession in history without any layoffs or furloughs  Hired and/or promoted 67 regular employees  Obtained $22 million in grants for 26 projects  Board approved $8 million investment in zeroing out the District’s carbon footprint at District facilities – including an approval of funds for a 1.9MWatt solar facility at Shadow Cliffs  Completed two of the four current TIGER II-funded regional trail projects  Hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and local leaders on the successful East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan  Sponsored enacted legislation to raise revenue for local bike infrastructure enhancements (SB 1183)  Supported the successful Alameda County Transportation measure with $651 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects  Secured commitment by the Army to clean up upland portion of Gateway Park property  Secured key priorities in the Water Resources Development Act  Resolved lawsuit with City of Alameda to protect Crown Beach  Obtained the full $798,080 of mitigation monies owed from Lyon Homes without resort to litigation  Continued low rate of new claims submissions with no high value liability claims, and the successful resolution of older high value workers’ compensation claims  A significant reimbursement for insured expenses arising from the Tilden Corp Yard fire  Borel property transferred, with a successfully defended probate claim  Added 5,187 acres of land valued at $37.4 million  Total acreage = 119,000  Obtained more than $9.6 million in grants to assist with land purchases  Received the record-breaking donation of the Patterson Family’s 296-acre property worth $14 million adjacent to Coyote Hills  Continuation of Youth Engagement programs  Over 6,500 participants in the Trails Challenge program  Continued monthly HPHP Bay Area hikes with naturalists and Kaiser doctors, including instructors in stretching and yoga  Launched model Parks Rx program in the Bay Area with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

GM Doyle also showed photos of various completed infrastructure projects such as the Tilden Corporation Yard and the Big Break Visitor Center.

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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION

President Dotson stated that there are no announcements from the Closed Session.

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Executive Committee (01-08-2015) (Dotson) b. Operations Committee (11-25-2014) (Lane)

Director Sutter stated that he was glad to see that the shuttle program at Pleasanton Ridge was coming along, adding that additional publicity may be necessary to advertise it as it may also be applied to other parks such as Las Trampas.

7. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended. Director Wieskamp  Attended the Alameda County CSDA meeting at the Castro Valley Library;  Attended her oral interviews with Laura McCreery for the oral history project;  Attended the CSDA Special District Leadership Academy in Napa;  Will be attending the meeting of the 100 Club tomorrow, which benefits the immediate family of police and fire personnel killed in the line of duty  Will be attending the Board workshop next week;  Regarding Mission Peak, have been having discussions for the addition of more portable toilets soon to serve the increased need at the park;  Suggested that staff check on possible uses of the olives at Pleasanton Ridge.

Director Burgis reported on meetings attended. Director Burgis  Attended the Special District Leadership Academy in Napa with other Board members;  Attended an orientation with Legal and Operations Division staff;  Conducted an East County tour with GM Doyle;  Attended last month’s January Legislative Committee meeting

Director Lane reported on meetings attended. Director Lane  Referred someone’s inquiry on lyme disease to Matt Graul, Chief of Stewardship;  Complimented staff on the latest version of the park and trail statistics book;  Visited Black Diamond Mines and received information about the historic programs being conducted;  Visited Sycamore Valley to check out the newly-constructed bridge;  Took a hike at Bishop Ranch from Paddock Drive;  Attended the Special Districts Leadership Academy in Napa;  Attended the Finance Committee meeting;  Attended the State of the East Bay talk by the Leadership Council.

Director Sutter reported on meetings attended. Director Sutter  Attended the legislative reception sponsored by East Bay EDA in Richmond;  Went to Lake Chabot with a hiking club;  Attended the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area conference on Climate Change, where maps presented showed that some District parks are forecasted to be underwater in the future.

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Director Waespi reported on meetings attended. Director Waespi  Attended the Alameda County CSDA meeting hosted by Castro Valley Sanitary District;  Attended the East Bay EDA Legislative reception;  Attended the Legislative Committee meeting;  Attended the Special Districts Leadership Academy in Napa;  Was invited to attended the Citizens for East Shore Park meeting;

 Attended the January 22, 2015 meeting of HASPA, wherein retired District Boardmember Carol Severin was recognized;  Attended the Board Finance Committee meeting;  Attended an orientation with Legal and Operations Division staff;  Hiked Sycamore Valley, commenting that the bridge was beautifully built by District staff;  Visited Hayward Shoreline and Quarry Lakes;  Appreciated the District’s official swearing-in ceremony last month.

Director Dotson reported on meetings attended. Director Dotson  Visited Point Pinole on several occasions to view the restoration of Breuner Marsh;  Attended the Executive Committee meeting last month.

D. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 pm by Board President Dotson.

Respectfully submitted:

Allen Pulido Clerk of the Board

16 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

c. Approval of the Appointments of Elissa Robinson and Rick Rickard to the Park Advisory Committee (Pfuehler)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends the Board of Directors approve the appointments of Elissa Robinson, a nominee of Director Diane Burgis, and Rick Rickard, a nominee of Director John Sutter, to the Park Advisory Committee.

REVENUE/COST

There is no cost associated with this action.

BACKGROUND

Elissa Robinson, a resident of Pittsburg, is an Engineering Technician at the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Previously, she served as an archivist at Redwood National Park. Ms. Robinson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Planning and Interpretation, and has worked on community outreach to increase involvement with urban creeks. She is interested in improving access to parks and open space for all communities.

Rick Rickard, a resident of Oakland, is a Board Member of Bike East Bay (formerly the East Bay Bicycle Coalition). He has represented Bike East Bay on Oakland’s Measure DD Coalition. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, and an MBA in Finance and Transportation from the Haas School at U.C. Berkeley. Mr. Rickard has a strong interest in seeing sections of the Bay Trail completed.

Board approval would authorize Elissa Robinson and Rick Rickard to serve their first two-year terms, which will expire in December 31, 2016.

ALTERNATIVE

No alternatives are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENTS OF ELISSA ROBINSON AND RICK RICKARD TO THE PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, Elissa Robinson has been nominated to the Park Advisory Committee by Director Diane Burgis; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Robinson is a resident of Pittsburg and actively employed at the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation (CCCFCWC); and

WHEREAS, Rick Rickard has been nominated by Director John Sutter; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rickard is a resident of Oakland and a board member of Bike East Bay and has served on Oakland’s Measure DD Coalition;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby appoints Elissa Robinson and Rick Rickard to the Park Advisory Committee for their first two-year terms which commence immediately and expire on December 31, 2016; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Manager is hereby 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 adopted this 17th day of February, 2015 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

d. Resolution to Support Pending Federal Legislation H.R. 201 (Sires) - Community Parks Revitalization Act (Pfuehler/Doyle)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and Board Legislative Committee (by unanimous vote) recommend that the Board of Directors adopt a resolution to support H.R. 201.

REVENUE/COST

There would be no cost impact as a result of this action.

BACKGROUND

This legislation creates a link between healthy, economically vibrant communities, and investments in parks and recreation. It would authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a program which would leverage resources to address health and economic development concerns by investing in parks, recreational facilities and programs. Specifically, it will establish a competitive grant program for rehabilitation and construction projects for park landscapes, infrastructure, buildings and support facilities. It will establish an innovation and recreation grant program to increase access to recreation opportunities for at risk youth and veterans. It will also establish a grant program for planning and development of local park and recreation programs. Further, this legislation specifically states that “special purpose park and recreation districts” are eligible to apply for the grant programs. It may be a challenge to pass this legislation in this Congress, but it is a good precedent for parks.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 - 02 -

February 17, 2015

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT PENDING FEDERAL LEGISLATION H.R. 201 (SIRES) - COMMUNITY PARKS REVITALIZATION ACT

WHEREAS, the Community Parks and Revitalization Act recognizes the link between parks and recreation, and community health and economic well-being; and

WHEREAS, this legislation creates several grant programs within the Housing and Urban Development agency for park infrastructure, programming and planning; and

WHEREAS, special purpose park and recreation districts are specifically eligible to apply for the grants; and

WHEREAS, H.R. 201 is consistent with the District’s Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative and promotes preventative healthy activity;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby support H.R. 201; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the General Manager is 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 adopted this 17 day of February, 2015 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

20 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

e. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners (Musbach/Nisbet)

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 085-0350-001-01 EBRPD (Chabot Gun Club) Anthony Chabot Regional 9999 Redwood Road Park Castro Valley 085A-3800-001-36; Farwell Properties, LLC Pleasanton Ridge Regional 085A-3800-001-10 Park 34400 Palomares Road, Castro Valley

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.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

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 February 17, 2015; 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:

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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24 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

f. Authorization to Execute an Agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical Consultants to Perform Geotechnical Services for the Lake Chabot Campus Modernization Project: Lake Chabot Regional Park (Barton/Nisbet)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize execution of an agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical Consultants (“Ninyo & Moore”) to perform geotechnical services for the reconstruction of the Public Safety Building and Chabot Service Yard at Lake Chabot Regional Park, and the encumbrance of funds in an amount not to exceed $42,240.

REVENUE/COST

This action will encumber $42,240 (CIP No. 152500) for geotechnical services for the project. This fee covers services required to complete the project and is within the total project budget of $21,560,000.

EXISTING SOURCE OF FUNDS Current Approved Capital Project Budget Reconstruct PS Building Project No. 152500 $ 21,560,000 Encumbrances and Expenditures to Date 1,771,600 Funds Available $ 19,788,400

PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS Encumbrance for Geotechnical Services Contract with Ninyo & Moore, Oakland, CA Fee for Scope of Services $ 42,240 Consulting Total $ 42,240

BALANCE REMAINING $ 19,746,160

25 BACKGROUND

On October 7, 2014, by Board Resolution No. 2014-10-253, the Board reviewed and accepted the results of a feasibility study for the reconstruction of the Public Safety Administration Building and Chabot Service Yard at Lake Chabot Regional Park and appropriated $21,560,000 of 2012 Promissory Note funding into Capital Improvement Project Account 152500. On January 13, 2015, by Board Resolution No. 2015-1-016, the Board approved a professional services contract with Indigo Architects to provide architectural and site development services. The project scope includes the following:

 New Public Safety Building that includes a multi-purpose meeting room and Emergency Operations Center (EOC).  Relocate Chabot Service Yard and construct 2 pre-engineered buildings: 1. Shop for park operations at Chabot Service Yard 2. Building that provides space for offices and a training room

A geotechnical report is required to initiate design and engineering work. Contracting for this professional service is ordinarily conducted by the site/building owner and is planned component of the project. In coordination with the Indigo team of engineers and architects, the geotechnical engineer will gauge the physical properties of the site to inform the design and parameters for construction testing and inspection services.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was circulated to 9 firms on January 22, 2015 to perform geotechnical related services for the project. Proposals were received from ENGEO Inc, Rockridge Geotechnical, and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical. Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical was selected based on their understanding of requested scope of work, project approach, experience and qualifications.

The proposed scope of work for geotechnical services includes field exploration, laboratory testing, data analysis, seismic design criteria and report preparation. The lump sum fee for this scope of work is $38,400. Given the uncertainty of geotechnical exploration work staff recommends a 10% contingency be included to cover out of scope expenses for a total contract amount of $42,240.

An expanded scope for construction testing during construction will be developed after design and before the start of construction. Staff anticipates this expanded scope of work would be brought back to the Board at the time of construction contract award.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

26 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE LAKE CHABOT CAMPUS MODERNIZATION PROJECT: LAKE CHABOT REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District’s provision of services to the public requires adequate staff and support facilities for operations and maintenance, public safety, fire, administration, training, public meeting and other purposes; and

WHEREAS, these facilities must be constructed to meet current codes and safety standards, should be located for maximum staff efficiency, and need to be established and operated with the limited public funds available; and

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014, by Board Resolution No. 2014-10-253, the Board of Directors directed staff to proceed with reconstructing the Public Safety Administration Building and Chabot Service Yard at Lake Chabot Regional Park and appropriated $21,560,000 into a new capital project account (Project No. 152500); and

WHEREAS, on January 15, 2013, by Board Resolution No. 2015-1-016, the Board of Directors authorized a contract for services with Indigo Architects for architectural and development consulting services; and

WHEREAS, the District is in need of professional geotechnical services to guide and inform engineering and design; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal was circulated to 9 firms and, based on staff’s evaluation of the proposals, Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical was selected based on their understanding of the requested scope of work, project approach, experience and qualifications;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the execution of an agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical, Oakland CA, for the provision of geotechnical consulting services for a total encumbrance not to exceed $42,240 from Project No. 152500 for this contract for services; 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 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 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

28 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

g. Authorization to Enter into a License Agreement with UNAVCO for the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Plate Boundary Observatory Global Positioning System Instruments: Multiple District Parklands (Musbach/Nisbet)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize entering into a license agreement with UNAVCO for the continued operation and maintenance of plate boundary observatory global positioning system instruments and one borehole strainmeter currently located in thirteen District parklands.

REVENUE/COST

Other than staff time, there are no direct costs associated or operational impacts associated with this license agreement.

BACKGROUND

UNAVCO is a private company hired by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to install plate boundary observatory (PBO) global positioning system (GPS) instruments from southern California to the Aleutian Islands as part of an international project to monitor earth movement and help predict earthquakes. By Resolution No. 2004-10-210, adopted on October 5, 2004, UNAVCO was granted a license for the installation and maintenance of ten GPS instruments on District property as part of the USGS project. In exchange, the District was granted access to UNAVCO’s GPS data products and information made available from its instruments. By Resolution No. 2007-9-215, adopted on September 4, 2007, the license agreement was amended to include one borehole strainmeter in Sibley east of the Caldecott Tunnel and two additional GPS instruments, bringing the total number of locations to be utilized by UNAVCO to thirteen.

The original license agreement expired on October 4, 2014, and was subsequently extended by letter agreement until May 1, 2015. UNAVCO and District staff have negotiated a new license agreement for UNAVCO’s continued operation and maintenance of the twelve existing GPS

29 instruments and one borehole strainmeter. The new license agreement has a term of ten years, commencing on the date of Board approval. The new license agreement does not allow UNAVCO to install additional GPS instruments. In consideration of said license agreement, UNAVCO agrees to provide the District with continued access to its GPS data products and information developed from its GPS instruments.

Obtaining accurate GPS information requires labor intensive research and field work and costly security measures. Staff recommends approval of the new license agreement with UNAVCO so that the District can continue to obtain accurate GPS information while reducing staff time and related expenses.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 - 02 -

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH UNAVCO FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLATE BOUNDARY OBSERVATORY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM INSTRUMENTS: MULTIPLE DISTRICT PARKLANDS

WHEREAS, UNAVCO is a private company hired by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to install plate boundary observatory (PBO) global positioning system (GPS) instruments from southern California to the Aleutian Islands as part of an international project to monitor earth movement and help predict earthquakes; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2004-10-210, adopted October 5, 2004, UNAVCO was granted a license for the installation and maintenance of ten PBO units on District property as part of the USGS project in exchange for District access to UNAVCO’s GPS data products and information made available from the GPS instruments; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2007-9-215, adopted on September 4, 2007, the license agreement was amended to include two additional GPS instruments and one borehole strainmeter; and

WHEREAS, the original license agreement expired on October 4, 2014, and was subsequently extended by letter agreement until May 1, 2015; and

WHEREAS, UNAVCO and District staff have negotiated a new license agreement to allow for UNAVCO’s continued operation and maintenance of the existing twelve GPS instruments and one borehole strainmeter; and

WHEREAS, the new license agreement does not allow UNAVCO to install additional GPS instruments and will be for a term of ten years, commencing on the date of Board approval; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of said new license agreement, UNAVCO agrees to provide the District with continued access to its GPS data products and information made available from the GPS instruments, representing a significant cost savings to the District; and

WHEREAS, this project is exempt from CEQA compliance under District CEQA Guidelines;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes entering into a license agreement with UNAVCO for the continued operation and maintenance of twelve plate boundary observation global positioning system instruments and one borehole strainmeter at various parkland locations; 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 to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , and seconded by Director and adopted this 17th day of February 2015 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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34 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

h. Authorization to Amend a Contract for Services with Erler & Kalinowski Inc. for Continued Oversight of Environmental Remediation Services and Transfer, Appropriate and Encumber Funds: Concord Hills Regional Park (Tong/Nisbet)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an amendment to the contract with Erler & Kalinowski, Inc. (EKI) for oversight of the environmental remediation program conducted by the U.S. Navy on the proposed Concord Hills Regional Park on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station in the amount of $60,000, the transfer and appropriation of Measure WW acquisition funds to support said contract amendment and other acquisition-related expenses, and the encumbrance of funds for said contract amendment.

REVENUE/COST

In September 2013, the District entered into a contract for services with EKI for $15,000. By Board Resolution No. 2013-10-238, approved on October 15, 2013, the Board authorized a $65,000 increase to the contract. This Board action requests authorization to augment said contract by $60,000, bringing the total contract amount to $140,000; transfer and appropriate Measure WW acquisition funding for the Concord Naval Weapons Station allocation area to acquisition project account USA/Concord Naval Weapons Station Acquisition (CIP 240700WP15) to fund said contract amendment and additional legal expenses related to acquisition of the Concord Naval Weapons Station property; and encumber funds for said contract amendment. Currently, the District also has an Other Than Asset project account (OTA 511300DS10), which has been funded with unassigned general fund monies and Measure WW development funds for the Concord Naval Weapons Station allocation area, and is used to capture expenses related to public access studies and the development of a Land Use Plan and a trails plan for the proposed Concord Hills Regional Park to be located on the Concord Naval Weapons Station property:

35 TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE FROM: Designated Acquisitions – Measure WW Undesignated Project Account $110,000 (CIP 229900WW00)

TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE TO: USA/Concord Naval Weapons Station Acquisition (CIP 240700WP15) Contract Amendment Encumbrance 60,000 Legal Expenses 50,000 Total Current Action $110,000

Previously Appropriated and Transferred Measure WW Acqusition $200,000 Funds for Staff Time and Legal Expenses Total Current Project Cost $310,000

BACKGROUND

The 5,028-acre Inland Area of the Concord Naval Weapons Station was officially closed by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) in November 2005. The City of Concord (City), acting as the Local Reuse Authority, initiated a multi-year community planning process culminating in the adoption of a Reuse Plan in 2010. This plan was further refined and integrated into the City’s General Plan through the adoption of the Concord Reuse Project Area Plan in January 2012.

The adopted Area Plan provides for development of over 12,200 new housing units, over 6.1 million square feet of commercial floor space, and a variety of community facilities and city parks. The proposed development would primarily be clustered on the western portion of the former base. The adopted Area Plan also includes a new regional park of 2,537 acres located on the eastern portion of the site to be conveyed to the District through a public benefit conveyance.

The District has participated throughout the development of the Reuse Plan and Area Plan to support the establishment of this new regional park on the former base. A Notice of Interest in receiving the land through a public benefit conveyance was submitted by the District in September 2007.

On December 16, 2014, the District Board of Directors authorized the award of a contract to Placeworks for the preparation of a Land Use Plan and Environmental Impact Report. The amended contract for services with EKI and the appropriation and encumbrance of funds is separate and distinct from the land use planning and environmental review activities being conducted by Placeworks. The remediation oversight activities conducted by EKI is associated with necessary due diligence related to the potential future conveyance of lands to the District.

The U.S. Navy has been conducting investigations of multiple sites on the property as a part of the BRAC process. District staff has been monitoring these investigations. As the project proceeds and action plans are developed, the District has identified the need to have technical consultants available for review of the plans.

The U.S. Navy generally does not allow future property recipients to participate in the review and comment of their investigation methodologies and draft plans. However, the City was granted permission to participate given their progress on planning for reuse of the property. The District made a similar request based upon our progress and the significant land the District is scheduled to receive of the former military facility. The U.S. Navy agreed provided that the District use the same consultant (EKI) as the City to avoid potential conflicts.

EKI has extensive experience working on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. They have been providing remediation oversight services to the District since September 2013. Their services have provided essential technical information during the review of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the review of the draft Finding of Suitability for Transfer (FOST), and multiple remediation plans for various sites on the base. They have also provided essential services in representing the District in meetings with the U.S. Navy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control, and Regional Water Quality Control Board.

District Counsel has reviewed the justification and has approved this contract amendment which will allow EKI to continue to provide oversight services. The length of the contract will be extended through 2015. All other terms and conditions of the original contract for services will remain unchanged.

The District has also identified the need to have outside legal consultants available for assistance in completing other preliminary acquisition tasks related to the acquisition of the Concord Naval Weapons Station property. This board item budgets funding for estimated near-term outside legal costs.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 –

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH ERLER AND KALINOWSKI, INC. FOR CONTINUED OVERSIGHT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES AND TRANSFER, APPROPRIATE AND ENCUMBER FUNDS: CONCORD HILLS REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, certain real property owned by the United States of America, located in the City of Concord, County of Contra Costa, State of California, has been declared surplus and, at the discretion of the U.S. Department of the Navy, may be assigned to the Secretary of the Interior for disposal for public park or recreational purposes under the provisions of 40 U.S.C. § 550 (e), and any regulations and policies promulgated pursuant thereto, more particularly described as follows:

“A portion of the Inland Area of the Concord Naval Weapons Station designated in the Concord Reuse Project Area Plan (adopted January 24, 2012) as Conservation Open Space, consisting of approximately 2,537 acres, generally located south of Willow Pass Road and east of Mount Diablo Creek, including the entirety of lands on the base located south of Bailey Road.”

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has submitted an application to the National Park Service to receive said land through a public benefit conveyance for the purposes of establishing the future Concord Hills Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, the United States Navy is conducting ongoing environmental remediation investigations and activities on the lands of the future Concord Hills Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, in September 2013, the District entered into a $15,000 sole source contract for services with Erler & Kalinowski Inc. (EKI) of Oakland, CA, a consultant with extensive history of this site, to provide technical oversight services and represent the District in the environmental remediation process with the U.S. Navy and state and federal regulators; and

WHEREAS, by Board Resolution No. 2013-10-238, approved on October 15, 2013, the Board authorized a $65,000 increase to said contract; and

WHEREAS, EKI have been effectively representing the District since September 2013 and providing technical expertise in oversight of the remediation of the future Concord Hills Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the amendment of said contract, and subsequent encumbrance of funds, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, bringing the total contract amount to $140,000, to allow EKI to continue to provide oversight services; and

WHEREAS, the contract will be extended through 2015 and all other terms and conditions of the original contract for services remain unchanged; and

WHEREAS, staff has determined that acquisition of the Concord Naval Weapons Station property also requires the use of outside legal consultation for completion of other preliminary acquisition tasks; and

WHEREAS, the project account previously established to capture expenses associated with the acquisition of the Concord Naval Weapons Station property is currently in need of additional funding to support continued preliminary acquisition legal expenses;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes an amendment to the sole source contract with EKI in the amount of $60,000, bringing the total contract amount to $140,000, and the encumbrance of an additional $50,000, to provide environmental remediation oversight services on an as- needed basis; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the transfer and appropriation of $110,000 from project account Designated Acquisitions – Measure WW Undesignated (CIP 229900WW00), utilizing funds for the CNWS allocation area, to project account USA/CNWS Acquisition (CIP 240700WP15), as shown on the attached Budget Change form to fund the contract amendment and additional legal fees associated with the acquisition of the Concord Naval Weapons Station property; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

39 40 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

i. Approval of the East Bay Regional Park District’s 2015 Investment Policy (Auker/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and the Board Finance Committee (by unanimous vote) recommend that the Board of Directors approve the 2015 Investment Policy for District funds.

REVENUE/COST

There is no cost associated with this item.

BACKGROUND

In accordance with the Board Operating Guidelines (Section VII K.1.) each January the annually updated Investment Policy will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and recommended to the full Board of Directors for approval. Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommend that investment policies be reviewed annually. State statute requires that any changes to the policy shall be considered at a public meeting of the Board. The purpose and objective of the Investment Policy is to provide guidance and direction for the prudent investment of District funds.

The guiding principles for the investment of public agency funds are safety, liquidity and yield. Safety ensures that the funds are invested in the high quality securities. Liquidity ensures that the funds will be available when they are needed to meet ongoing expenses. Once the principles of safety and liquidity are met, the District strives to obtain a market rate of return on invested funds. These principles are recommended by the California Municipal Treasurer’s Association and are consistently applied by cities, counties, and special districts.

Finance staff reviews and updates the policy as required each year before it is presented to the Finance Committee. Finance staff also requested that both of the District’s investment managers, PFM and Cutwater, review the current policy and recommend changes. The policy is in compliance with California Government Code statues regulating the investment of public funds.

The revisions proposed to the Investment Policy this year are minimal and include the following:

Page 7 Section 9.8 (housekeeping edits) For consistency throughout the policy the acronym “NRSRO” replaced the phrase “one of the nationally recognized rating agencies”. This acronym is first used on page 5 and the definition has been added to the glossary of terms. Page 8 Section 10 (correction) The reference to Section 53601.6 of California code has been corrected. It appears to have had a typo of a missing digit. Page 9 Section 14 (modified) Language pertaining to physical delivery of securities has been deleted to reflect modern practices. Page 13 Updated Glossary Added new relevant term and definition: NRSRO

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

42 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

APPROVAL OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT’S 2015 INVESTMENT POLICY

WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Operating Guidelines, the Board of Directors shall annually review and approve all changes to the District’s Investment Policy, as recommended by the Board Finance Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Board Finance Committee reviewed this item at their meeting on January 28, 2015, and unanimously recommended favorable consideration of this item by the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, management responsibility for the District’s investment program is delegated annually by the Board of Directors to the Chief Financial Officer/Controller pursuant to the Investment Policy; and

WHEREAS, the policy is in compliance with Government Code requirements;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby delegates responsibility for the District’s investment program to the Chief Financial Officer/Controller and approves the attached 2015 Investment Policy, which is effective for the 2015 Fiscal Year and until amended, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Manager and the 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 the resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

43 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 2014 2015 INVESTMENT POLICY

1. PURPOSE & POLICY

1.1 The purpose of this Investment Policy for the East Bay Regional Park District (the District) is to provide guidance and direction for the prudent investment of District funds, and to foster the creation of a systematic and controlled investment process. The ultimate goal is to maximize the efficiency of the District’s cash management system, and to enhance the economic status of the District while protecting its pooled cash. The initial step toward a prudent investment policy is to set out a clear statement of fundamental investment direction.

1.2 The District policy is to invest public funds in a prudent manner, providing the highest yield with the maximum security of principal invested, while also meeting the daily cash flow requirements of the District. Also, the District’s policy is to conform to all applicable federal, state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.

2. SCOPE

This Investment Policy applies to all financial assets of the District excluding: (a) retirement funds held by trustees, but accounted for in the District’s general ledger as a trust fund; (b) OPEB funds held by trustees, but accounted for in the District’s general ledger as a trust fund, (c) employee deferred compensation funds held in a trust and not considered financial assets of the District, and; (d) bond proceeds, the investment of which shall be governed by the provisions of the related bond indentures or resolutions. Financial assets are reported in the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and are accounted for in the following funds:

General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Project Funds Debt Service Funds Internal Service Funds Permanent Funds Any new fund created by the District unless specifically exempted.

3. PRUDENCE

The standard of prudence to be used for managing the District’s investment program is California Government Code Section 53600.3, the prudent investor standard which states, “When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the agency.”

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44 Investment officers acting in accordance with written procedures and this Investment Policy and exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market risk, provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.

4. RISK TOLERANCE

The District recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, or various technical complications leading to temporary illiquidity.

4.1 Credit risk, defined as the risk of loss due to failure of the issuer of a security, shall be mitigated by investing in high grade securities and diversification.

4.2 Market risk, defined as market value fluctuations due to overall changes in market price and rate, shall be mitigated by maintaining appropriate diversification of assets.

4.3 Interest rate risk, defined as market value fluctuations due to changes in interest rates, interest rate spreads, or the shape of the yield curve, shall be mitigated by maintaining an appropriate duration strategy and diversification of maturities.

4.4 Custodial credit risk, defined as the risk of loss due to the failure of the custodian, shall be mitigated by prudent custodian selection procedures and requirements, as described in section 14 of this Policy.

5. Objectives

The District strives to maintain in its investment portfolio 100% of all idle funds, given daily and projected cash flow needs. The District’s funds shall be invested in accordance with all applicable District policies and codes, State statutes, and Federal regulations, and in a manner designed to accomplish the following objectives, which are listed in priority order:

5.1 SAFETY. The safety and risk associated with an investment refers to the potential loss of principal, interest or a combination of those amounts. Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the District’s investment program, followed by liquidity and yield. Investments of the District shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The District only operates in those investments that are considered very safe. Also, safety is ensured by diversification, which is required in order that potential losses on individual securities do not exceed income from the remainder of the portfolio.

5.2 LIQUIDITY. Liquidity refers to the ability to sell an investment at any given moment with a minimal chance of losing some portion of principal or interest. The District’s investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that might be reasonably anticipated. The District will maintain an adequate percentage of the portfolio in liquid short-term securities that can be converted to cash, if necessary, to meet disbursement requirements. This need for investment liquidity may be tempered to the extent the District is able to issue short-term notes to meet its operating requirements. However, in the absence of

20135 Investment Policy Page 2 45 a Debt Issuance Policy approved by the Board of Directors, there should not be a reliance on short-term borrowing to provide liquidity.

5.3 YIELD/RETURN. The portfolio shall be designed to attain a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio, and state and local laws, regulations and resolutions that restrict the placement of short-term funds.

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. The District will not knowingly invest in firms that engage in activities deleterious to the environment.

5.5 PUBLIC TRUST. All participants in the investment process shall act reasonably as custodians of the public trust. Investment officials shall recognize that the investment portfolio is subject and open to public scrutiny and evaluation. The overall program shall be designed and managed with the degree of professionalism required to be worthy of the public trust.

6. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

Management responsibility for the District’s investment program is delegated annually by the District’s Board of Directors to the Chief Financial Officer/Controller, who shall establish procedures for the operation of the investment program, consistent with this Investment Policy. Such procedures will include appropriate delegation of authority to persons responsible for investment transactions. No person may engage in investment transactions except as provided under the terms of this Investment Policy, and the procedures established by the Chief Financial Officer/Controller. The Chief Financial Officer/Controller is hereby delegated the authority from the Board of Directors to:

6.1 Enter into agreements with the District’s depository in order to enable the Chief Financial Officer/Controller, or his/her designee to execute investment transactions that will involve charges and credits to the District’s bank accounts.

6.2 Enter into banking arrangements with a third party bank trust department to facilitate the third-party safekeeping of District investments.

6.3 Establish operating procedures as deemed appropriate to operate an investment program consistent with this Investment Policy.

Upon the recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer/Controller, the Board of Directors may engage the support services of outside investment advisors with respect to the District’s investment program, so long as it can be demonstrated that these services produce a net financial advantage or necessary financial protection of the District’s financial resources.

7. ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST

7.1 The Chief Financial Officer/Controller and all personnel responsible for authorizing the purchase of investments shall refrain from personal business activities that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program and/or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions.

20135 Investment Policy Page 3 46 The Chief Financial Officer/Controller and all responsible personnel shall disclose to the Board of Directors and the General Manager any material financial interests in any financial institutions that conduct business with the District that could be related in a conflicting manner to the performance of the District’s investment portfolio.

7.2 The Chief Financial Officer/Controller and all investment personnel, designated by the Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall file a Statement of Economic Interests each year as required by California Government Code Section 87203 and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

8. AUTHORIZED BROKER/DEALERS

8.1 The Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall maintain a list of broker/dealers approved for investment purposes, and it shall be the policy of the District to purchase securities only from those brokers and the firms they represent. Each approved broker/dealer must possess an authorizing certificate from the California Commissioner of Corporations as required by Section 25210 of the California Corporations Code. The firms they represent must:

a. be recognized as a Primary Dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or have a primary dealer within its holding company structure, or

b. report voluntarily to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or

c. qualify under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c3-1 (Uniform Net Capital Rule).

8.2 When purchasing investments, broker/dealers located in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties will be considered when possible provided that their offerings are competitive and meet the criteria established by this Investment Policy.

8.3 Each authorized broker/dealer shall be required to submit and annually update a District approved Broker/Dealer Information Request form that includes the firm's most recent audited financial statements. The registration status and standing of all brokers/dealers shall be verified with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) or other applicable regulatory organizations.

8.4 If the District has an investment advisor, the investment advisor may use its own list of authorized broker/dealers to conduct transactions on behalf of the District.

9. AUTHORIZED AND SUITABLE INVESTMENTS

All investments and deposits of the District shall be made in accordance with California Government Code Sections 16429.1, 53600-53609 and 53630-53686. Although the following includes authorized investments, the Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall determine the extent to which they are suitable based upon this Investment Policy and the resources used by the Chief Financial Officer/Controller in implementing it.

20135 Investment Policy Page 4 47 Limitations identified in the following sections shall be adhered to and the percentage limits and credit criteria shall be measured against portfolio value on the date the investment is purchased. In the event of a credit downgrade below the minimum acceptable credit rating, the District shall require investment advisors engaged in the investing of District funds to notify District staff of the downgrade, and provide a plan of action to address the downgrade:

9.1.a. United States Treasury bills, notes, bonds, or strips with a final maturity not exceeding five years from the date of trade settlement. There is no limit on the percentage of U.S. Treasury obligations that may be held in the District's portfolio.

9.1.b. Federal Agency or U.S. government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises with maturities not exceeding five years from the date of trade settlement. The aggregate investment in securities authorized in this section shall not exceed 75% of the District’s portfolio.

9.2 Eligible Banker’s Acceptances with a maturity not exceeding 180 days from the date of trade settlement, drawn on or accepted by a FDIC insured commercial bank with combined capital and surplus of at least $250 million, rated at least A-1 or the equivalent by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) at the time of purchase and whose senior long-term debt is rated at least A or the equivalent by a NRSRO at the time of purchase. No more than 5% of the District’s total portfolio shall be invested in banker’s acceptances of any one issuer, and the aggregate investment in banker’s acceptances shall not exceed 40% of the District’s total portfolio.

9.3 Prime Commercial Paper with a maturity not exceeding 270 days from the date of trade settlement with the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a NRSRO. The entity that issues the commercial paper shall meet all of the following conditions in either sub-paragraph A. or sub- paragraph B. below: A. The entity shall (1) be organized and operating in the United States as a general corporation, (2) have total assets in excess of $500,000,000 and (3) have debt other than commercial paper, if any, that is rated A or higher by a NRSRO. B. The entity shall (1) be organized within the United States as a special purpose corporation, trust, or limited liability company, (2) have program wide credit enhancements, including, but not limited to, over collateralization, letters of credit or surety bond and (3) have commercial paper that is rated at least A-1 or the equivalent, by a NRSRO. No more than 5% of the District’s total portfolio shall be invested in the commercial paper of any one issuer, and the aggregate investment in commercial paper shall not exceed 25% of the District’s total portfolio. Moreover, the District shall not purchase more than 10% of the outstanding commercial paper of any single issuer.

20135 Investment Policy Page 5 48 9.4 Non-negotiable certificates of deposit with a final maturity not exceeding five years and shall meet the conditions in either paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) below:

(a) Certificates of deposit shall meet the requirements for deposit under California Government Code Section 53630 et. seq. To be eligible to receive District deposits, the financial institution must meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 53635.2. Deposits are required to be collateralized as specified under California Government Code Section 53630 et. seq. The Chief Financial Officer/Controller, at his or her discretion, may waive the collateralization requirements for any portion that is covered by federal deposit insurance. The District shall also have a signed agreement with the depository per California Government Code Section 53649.

(b) Certificates of deposit placed through a deposit placement service shall meet the requirements of Government Code Section 53601.8. The full amount of the principal and the interest that may be accrued during the maximum term of each certificate of deposit shall at all times be insured by federal deposit insurance.

No more than 5% of the portfolio shall be held in any one deposit or allocated to any one issuer, and the aggregate investment in non-negotiable certificates of deposit and negotiable certificates of deposit shall not exceed 30% of the District’s total portfolio.

9.5 Negotiable Certificates of Deposit with a final maturity not exceeding five years issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association or a federal association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), a state or federal credit union, or by a federally- or state-licensed branch of a foreign bank. Negotiable CD issuers must be rated at least A or the equivalent by two NRSROs.

9.6 Repurchase Agreements with a final termination date not exceeding 30 days collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations, Federal Agency securities, or Federal Instrumentality securities listed in Section 9.1 above with the maturity of the collateral not exceeding ten years. For the purpose of this section, the term collateral shall mean purchased securities under the terms of the District’s approved Master Repurchase Agreement. The purchased securities shall have a minimum market value including accrued interest of 102% of the dollar value of the funds borrowed. Collateral shall be held in the District’s custodian bank, as safekeeping agent, and the market value of the collateral securities shall be marked-to-the-market daily.

Repurchase Agreements shall be entered into only with broker/dealers who are recognized as Primary Dealers with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or

20135 Investment Policy Page 6 49 with firms that have a primary dealer within their holding company structure. Repurchase agreement counterparties shall execute a District approved Master Repurchase Agreement with the District. The Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall maintain a copy of the District’s approved Master Repurchase Agreement along with a list of the broker/dealers who have executed same.

9.7 State of California’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), pursuant to California Government Code Section 16429.1. There is no limit on the percentage of LAIF that may be held in the District's portfolio. LAIF investments are subject to statutory limits.

9.8 California Asset Management Trust (CAMP), as long as the portfolio is rated among the top two rating categories by one of the nationally recognized rating agenciesa NRSRO. There is no limit on the percentage of CAMP that may be held in the District's portfolio.

9.9 Medium Term Notes issued by corporations organized and operating within the United States or by depository institutions licensed by the United States or any state and operating within the United States with a final maturity not exceeding five years from the date of trade settlement. These notes must have a rating of at least “A” or the equivalent by a NRSRO. No more than 5% of the District’s total portfolio shall be invested in medium term notes of any one issuer, and the aggregate investment in medium term notes shall not exceed 30% of the District’s total portfolio.

9.10 Money Market Funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that (1) are “no-load” (meaning no commission or fee shall be charged on purchases or sales of shares); (2) have a constant net asset value per share of $1.00; (3) invest only in the securities and obligations authorized by state statute and (4) have attained the highest ranking or the highest letter and numerical rating provided by at least two NRSROs, or retained an investment advisor registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five year’s experience managing money market mutual funds with assets under management in excess of $500 million dollars. No more than 10% of the District’s total portfolio shall be invested in money market funds of any one issuer, and the aggregate investment in money market funds shall not exceed 20% of the District’s total portfolio.

9.11 Municipal bonds that are listed below with a final maturity not exceeding five years from the date of trade settlement and that must be rated at least “A” or the equivalent by a NRSRO at the time of purchase. No more than 5% of the District’s total portfolio shall be invested in any single issuer, and the aggregate investment in municipal bonds shall not exceed 30% of the District’s total portfolio.

(a) Bonds issued by the District, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the District or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the District.

(b) Registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds of the state of California, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the state or by

20135 Investment Policy Page 7 50 a department, board, agency, or authority of the state.

(c) Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness of a local agency within California, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency, or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency.

(d) Registered treasury notes or bonds of any of the other 49 states in addition to California, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue- producing property owned, controlled, or operated by a state or by a department, board, agency, or authority of any of the other 49 states, in addition to California.

10. PROHIBITED INVESTMENTS

In accordance with Section 53601.6 of the California Government Code, the District shall not invest any funds in inverse floaters, range notes or interest-only strips that are derived from a pool of mortgages (Collateralized Mortgage Obligations) or in any security that could result in zero-interest accrual if held to maturity.

11. INVESTMENT POOLS

The District allows investments in two public agency investment pools: LAIF and CAMP (per sections 9.7 and 9.8). Although these pools are long-standing, the Chief Financial Officer/Controller will periodically require from each pool, information which will demonstrate operating information and may include the following information:

. A written statement of investment policies and objectives. . A description of interest calculations, how they are distributed, and how gains and losses are treated. . A description of how securities are safeguarded (including the settlement process), and how often the securities are priced and the program audited. . A schedule for receiving statements and portfolio listings. . A statement regarding whether and how reserves or retained earnings are used by the pool. . A description of who may invest in the program, how often, and what are the sizes and timing of deposits and withdrawals. . A fee schedule and how and when fees are assessed. . A statement of whether the pool is available for bond proceeds, and will it accept such proceeds.

12. MATURITY

The District will not invest in instruments whose maturities exceed five years at the time of trade settlement. The Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall be responsible for determining and monitoring an average maturity which meets the District projected cash flow requirements and shall be reported to the Board of Directors as required under State Law.

13. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORIES

20135 Investment Policy Page 8 51 The Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall maintain a list of FDIC insured banks approved to provide depository and other banking services for the District. To be eligible, a bank must qualify as a depository of public funds in the State of California as defined in California Government Code Section 53630.5 and shall secure deposits in excess of FDIC insurance coverage in accordance with California Government Code Section 53652.

14. SAFEKEEPING & CUSTODY

The Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall select one or more banks to provide third- party safekeeping and custodial services for the District, in accordance with the provisions of Section 53608 of the California Government Code. A Safekeeping Agreement approved by the District shall be executed with each custodian bank prior to utilizing that bank's safekeeping services. Custodian banks will be selected on the basis of their ability to provide services for the District's account and the competitive pricing of their safekeeping related services.

The purchase and sale of securities and repurchase agreement transactions shall be settled on a delivery versus payment basis. All securities shall be perfected in the name of the District. Sufficient evidence to title shall be consistent with modern investment, banking and commercial practices.

All investment securities , except non-negotiable certificates of deposit, money market funds, LAIF and CAMP, purchased by the District will be delivered by book entry and will be held in third-party safekeeping by a District approved custodian bank, its correspondent bank or its Depository Trust Company (DTC) participant account.

All Fed wireable book entry securities owned by the District shall be held in the Federal Reserve System in a customer account for the custodian bank which will name the District as “customer.”

All DTC eligible securities shall be held in the custodian bank’s DTC participant account and the custodian bank shall provide evidence that the securities are held for the District as “customer.” All non-book entry securities shall be held by the custodian bank or its correspondent bank and the custodian bank shall provide evidence that the securities are held by the bank for the District as “customer.”

15. DIVERSIFICATION

The District shall diversify its investments to avoid incurring unreasonable risks inherent in over investing in specific instruments, individual financial institutions or maturities. Nevertheless, the asset allocation in the portfolio should be flexible depending upon the outlook for the economy, the securities markets, and the District's anticipated cash flow needs.

16. REPORTING

Quarterly, the Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall submit to the Board of Directors and the General Manager a report of the investment earnings and performance results of the District’s investment portfolio. The report shall include the following information:

20135 Investment Policy Page 9 52 1. Investment type, issuer, date of maturity, par value and dollar amount invested in all securities, and investments and monies held by the District; 2. A description of the funds, investments and programs; 3. A market value as of the date of the report (or the most recent valuation as to assets not valued monthly) and the source of the valuation; 4. Current period earnings and rates of return for short-term and mid-term investments, including comparison to established benchmarks. 5. A statement of compliance with this Investment Policy or an explanation for non- compliance; and 6. A statement of the District’s ability to meet expenditure requirements for six months, and an explanation of why money will not be available if that is the case.

17. INTERNAL CONTROLS

The Chief Financial Officer/Controller shall establish a system of internal controls, which shall be documented in writing. The controls shall be designed to prevent loss of public funds arising from fraud, employee error, misrepresentation by third parties, unanticipated changes in financial markets or imprudent actions by employees and officers of the District. Controls deemed most important include: control of collusion, segregation of duties, separating transaction authority from accounting and record keeping, custodial safekeeping, clear delegation of authority, written confirmation of telephone transactions, documentation of transactions and strategies and code of ethical standards. These controls will be reviewed on an annual basis by the General Manager.

18. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The investment portfolio shall be designed to attain a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account prevailing market conditions, risk constraints for eligible securities, and cash flow requirements. The performance of the District’s investments shall be compared to the average yield on the U.S. Treasury security that most closely corresponds to the portfolio’s weighted average effective maturity. When comparing the performance of the District’s portfolio, its rate of return will be computed net of all fees and expenses.

19. REVIEW, ADOPTION & AMENDMENTS

This Investment Policy shall be reviewed and adopted annually by resolution of the Board of Directors. It may not be altered, amended or changed in any particular way, except by formal resolution of the Board of Directors.

20135 Investment Policy Page 10 53 GLOSSARY OF INVESTMENT TERMS AND INSTRUMENTS

Term Description Banker’s Acceptance Normally, a short-term bill of exchange that is accepted as payment by banks engaged in financing trade of physical assets or merchandise. Benchmark A passive index used to compare the performance, relative to risk and return, of an investor’s portfolio. Bond A debt obligation of a firm or public entity. A bond represents the agreement to repay the debt in principal and, typically, in interest on the principal. Broker/Dealer A person or a firm who can act as a broker or a dealer depending on the transaction. A broker brings buyers and sellers together for a commission. They do not take a position. A dealer acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and selling for his own account. CAMP California Asset Management Program (CAMP) provides California public agencies, together with any bond trustee acting on behalf of such public agency, assistance with the investment of and accounting for bond proceeds and surplus funds. For bond proceeds, the objective of CAMP is to invest and account of such proceeds in compliance with arbitrage management and rebate requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. The program includes the California Asset Management Trust, a California common law trust organized in 1989. The Trust currently offers a professionally managed money market investment portfolio, the Cash Reserve Portfolio, to provide public agencies with a convenient method of pooling funds for temporary investment pending their expenditure. The Trust also provides record keeping, custodial and arbitrage rebate calculation services for bond proceeds. As part of the program, public agencies may also establish individual, professionally managed investment accounts. The Pool seeks to attain as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of principal. The Pool purchases only investments of the type in which public agencies are permitted by statute to invest surplus funds and proceeds of their own bonds. Cash Flow A comparison of cash receipts (revenues) to required payments (debt service, operating expenses, etc.). Certificate of Deposit A short-term, secured deposit in a financial institution that usually returns principal and interest to the lender at the end of the loan period. Certificates of Deposits (CDs) differ in terms of collateralization and marketability. Those appropriate to public agency investing include: Negotiable Certificates of Deposit, Non-Negotiable Certificates of Deposit. Commercial Paper A short-term, unsecured promissory note issued by a large corporation. Corporate Notes & Debt instruments, typically unsecured, issued by corporations,

20135 Investment Policy Page 11 54 Term Description Bonds with original maturities in most cases greater than one year and less than ten years. Credit Risk The chance that an issuer will be unable to make scheduled payments of interest and principal on an outstanding obligation. Another concern for investors is that the market’s perception of a corporation’s credit will cause the market value of a security to fall, even if default is not expected. Credit Rating Various alphabetical and numerical designations used by institutional investors, Wall Street underwriters, and commercial rating companies to give relative indications of bond and note creditworthiness. Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings use the same system, starting with their highest of “AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D” for default. Moody’s Investor Services uses “Aaa, Aa, A, Baa, Ba, B, Caa, Ca, C, and D”. Each of the services use pluses (+), minuses (-), or numerical modifiers to indicate steps within each category. The top four letter categories are considered investment grade ratings. Duration A fixed-income metric that measures the sensitivity of a bond or portfolio to changes in interest rates. A portfolio or security with a higher duration will experience larger changes in market value as interest rates change. Federal Agency and Obligations issued by a government sponsored entity or a Instrumentality federally regulated institution. Obligations Issuer Any corporation, governmental unit, or financial institution that borrows money through the sale of securities. LAIF The Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), a voluntary program created by statute, began in 1977 as an investment alternative for California’s local governments and special districts and continues today under the State of California Treasurer’s office. The enabling legislation for the LAIF is Section 16429.1,2,3 of the California Government Code.

This program offers participating agencies the opportunity to participate in a major portfolio which daily invests hundreds of millions of dollars, using the investment expertise of the Treasurer’s Office Investment staff at no additional cost to the taxpayer.

All securities are purchased under the authority of the Government Code Section 16430 and 16480.4. The State Treasurer’s Office takes delivery of all securities purchased on a delivery versus payment basis using a third party custodian. All investments are purchased at market, and market valuation is conducted monthly.

It has been determined that the State of California cannot declare bankruptcy under Federal regulations, thereby allowing the Government Code Section 16429.3 to stand. This Section

20135 Investment Policy Page 12 55 Term Description states “money placed with the State Treasurer for deposit in the LAIF shall not be subject to impoundment or seizure by any State official or State agency.”

Deposits are subject to statutory limits. Liquidity The ease with which an investment may be converted to cash, either by selling it in the secondary market or by demanding its repurchase pursuant to a put or other prearranged agreement with the issuer or another party. Market Risk The chance that the value of a security will decline as interest rates rise. In general, as interest rates fall, prices of fixed income securities rise. Similarly, as interest rates rise, prices fall. Market risk also is referred to as systematic risk or risk that affects all securities within an asset class similarly. Maturity The stated date on which all or a stated portion of the principal amount of a security becomes due and payable. Money Market Fund A type of investment comprising a variety of short-term securities with high quality and high liquidity. The fund provides interest to shareholders and must strive to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1 per share. Nationally Recognized The formal term to describe credit rating agencies that provide Statistical Rating credit ratings that are used by the U.S. government in several Organization (NRSRO) regulatory areas. Ratings provided by Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations (NRSRO) are used frequently by investors and are used as benchmarks by federal and state agencies. Generally, to be considered an NRSRO, the agency has to be “nationally recognized” in the U.S. and provide reliable and credible ratings. Also taken into consideration is the size of the credit rating agency, operational capability and its credit rating process. Some examples of NRSRO’s include Moody’s Investors Service Inc, Standard and Poor’s Inc, Fitch Inc, Dominion Bond Rating Services Limited (DBRS) and A.M. Best Company Inc. Notes Debt obligations of a firm or public entity, usually maturing in less than ten years. Portfolio The combined holdings of all investment assets held by an investor.

Repurchase Agreement From the perspective of a local agency, the short-term, often overnight, purchase of securities with an agreement to resell the securities at an agreed upon price. Return The principal gains or losses (realized and unrealized)plus interest on an investment or portfolio of investments. In certain unfavorable market environments or due to risk factors, income derived from principal and interest may be less than the original amount invested. Risk The uncertainty of maintaining the principal or interest associated with an investment due to a variety of factors. State & Local The combined deposits of state and local agencies organized

20135 Investment Policy Page 13 56 Term Description Investment Pools and operated by the state treasurer or a Joint Powers Agreement between local agencies. Deposits of various participating local agencies are pooled and invested. Each agency’s returns are based upon their share of the amount invested in the pool. This increases investment efficiencies, decreases costs, provides liquidity, and utilizes investment expertise of the pool managers. Yield to Maturity The rate of income return on an investment, minus any premium above par or plus any discount with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of the purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.

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58 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

j. Acceptance of the East Bay Regional Park District Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2014 (Auker/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and the Board Finance Committee (by unanimous vote) recommend that the Board of Directors accept the East Bay Regional Park District investment report for the quarter ending September 30, 2014.

REVENUE/COST

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

BACKGROUND

In accordance with Board Operating Guidelines and the District’s Investment Policy, the attached report has been prepared on the District’s cash and investments. The grand total of the District’s cash and investments as of September 30, 2014 was $271,691,287.

Pooled cash/investments held by the District equaled $159.5 million, $55.5 million less than cash/investments as of June 30, 2014. This decrease was expected because the third quarter draws down revenues received in the previous quarter. Approximately $38 million in property tax was received between April and June, as compared to the approximately $4 million received from July to September. Also, over $30 million in bond debt service was paid in September, reducing the short-term investment pool-CAMP.

Funds held by fiscal agents U.S. Bank and Union Bank equaled $112 million, $2 million less than bond funds as of June 30, 2014. The majority of the difference was attributed to the spending of WW project funds.

Year-to-date investment earnings, at the end of the quarter, totaled $1,442,024, which exceeds the prior year and exceeds 2014 budgeted estimates.

59 This quarter the District performed on target and just over the short-term benchmark (by 0.01%), and outperformed the mid-term benchmark (by .18%). Short-term returns were .03% and mid-term returns were 0.21%.

This quarter’s investment and banking fees totaled $36,308 or .026% of the average cash/investment balance. Fees as a percentage of the amount invested are consistent with the prior quarter.

Graphs accompanying the investment report include:  pie chart of District cash and investments by type, and  bar graph of the mid-term securities investment maturities.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

60 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO. 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

ACCEPTANCE OF EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has adopted an Investment Policy to provide guidance and direction for the prudent investment of District funds, and to foster the creation of a systematic and controlled investment process; and

WHEREAS, the Investment Policy calls for the District to invest District funds in a prudent manner, providing the highest yield with the maximum security of principal invested, while also meeting the daily cash flow requirements of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Investment Policy and Board Operating Guidelines require the Chief Financial Officer to prepare a quarterly report on investment activity for review by the Board Finance Committee and acceptance by the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, the Board Finance Committee reviewed this item at their meeting on January 28, 2015, and recommended its favorable consideration by the Board of Directors;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby accepts the East Bay Regional Park District investment report for the quarter ending September 30, 2014; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Manager and the 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 17th day of February 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT INVESTMENT REPORT for period Ending September 30, 2014

District Cash and Investment Balances: Fair Value* Amort Cost Basis (ACB) ACB ACB September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014 June 30, 2014 September 30, 2013 Pooled Investments Managed by CFO/Controller Checking $ 337,146 $ 337,146 $ (1,237,405) $ (1,205,299) Short-term investments Sweep 3,375,391 3,375,391 12,937,113 2,660,885 LAIF 50,009,064 50,000,000 50,000,000 50,000,000 CAMP 31,505,064 31,505,064 79,164,886 32,726,537 1st Am Govern Fund US Bank invest custodian 120,765 120,765 1,172,578 593,253 Sub-total 85,347,429 85,338,365 142,037,171 84,775,376 Mid-term securities (amortized cost basis) US Treasuries 21,591,851 21,602,210 25,551,958 20,766,713 Federal Agencies/Instrumentalities 23,395,262 23,410,312 21,174,085 32,476,594 State/local Agencies 1,932,481 1,931,966 1,237,228 770,764 Corporate Bonds/CP/CDs 27,156,807 27,204,220 24,955,094 18,984,937 Sub-total 74,076,400 74,148,708 72,918,365 72,999,008 Total Pooled Cash/Investments 159,423,830 159,487,073 214,955,536 157,774,384

Bond Funds Managed by Fiscal Agents Short-term investments Debt service - - - 2,731,826 2012 Prom Note proj fund (Dreyfus non-AMT tax free) 17,939,164 17,939,164 16,045,545 24,847,517 Measure AA project fund 17,639,292 17,639,292 17,636,912 14,888,942 Measure WW project fund 18,637,601 18,637,601 14,091,691 80,258,491 Measure WW capitalized interest 1,797,228 1,797,228 3,025,288 4,453,820 Mid-term securities (amortized cost basis) 2012 Prom Note proj fund (State/Local Agencies) 6,720,007 6,716,437 8,629,251 - Measure AA project fund (Federal Agencies) - - - 4,997,196 Measure WW project fund (US Treasuries) 13,379,706 13,361,818 13,417,066 6,685,603 Measure WW project fund (Federal Agencies) 30,056,225 30,022,077 30,026,564 - Measure WW project fund (Corp notes /CP) 6,091,275 6,090,596 11,107,183 - Total Bond Funds 112,260,498 112,204,214 113,979,500 138,863,395

Grand Total District Cash/Investments $ 271,684,328 $ 271,691,287 $ 328,935,037 $ 296,637,779

*fair value furnished by State of California (LAIF), Cutwater (securities), PFM Asset Management

Investment Earnings (accrual basis): quarter ended year-to-date at year-to-date at September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2013 Short-term investments $ 42,758 $ 126,595 $ 152,340 Mid-term investments 278,772 1,315,429 954,880 Long-term investments - - 9,394 Total Investment Earnings $ 321,530 $ 1,442,024 $ 1,116,614

Quarterly Investment Return-Annualized Short-term investments 0.10% Mid-term investments 0.84%

Quarterly Investment Return-Annualized, Net of Fees 0.38%

Quarterly Return Compared to Benchmark Benchmark September 30, 2014 Difference Short-term invest (benchmark-US T-bill 91 day) 0.02% 0.03% 0.01% Mid-term invest (benchmark-ML 1-3 yr UST index) 0.03% 0.21% 0.18%

Investment Fees: quarterly annual % of average balance Wells Fargo account fees $ 6,909 $ 16,904 0.090% PFM invest mgt fees/US Bank custodial fees 20,502 67,853 0.021% Cutwater invest mgt fees/US Bank custodial fees 8,897 27,343 0.021% Total $ 36,308 $ 112,100 0.026%

I verify that this report contains the total amounts of cash and investments at September 30, 2014 The investments are in conformity with the Investment Policy as stated in Resolution # 2014-02-049, dated February 18,2014. The District's cash management program provides sufficient liquidity in to meet expenditure requirement for the next six months, in conformity with the Investment Policy. Debra C Auker 62 Debra Auker, CFO/Controller EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT INVESTMENT REPORT for period ending September 30, 2014

Total Cash/Investments by Type $271,691,287 Checking/Sweep Account 3,712,536 1.4% CAMP/First America 31,625,829 11.6%

Bond Funds Held by Trustees 112,204,214 41.3% LAIF 50,000,000 18.4%

Mid-term investments 74,148,708 27.3%

Mid-term Security Maturities $130,339,636 (held by District-$74,148,7085/held by fiscal agents-$56,190,928)

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64 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

k. Authorization to Apply for Federal Grant Funds from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for the Purchase of Police Boat Equipment (Rasmussen/T. Anderson/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an application to the California Department of Boating and Waterways for federal grant funds to purchase radar equipment for the District’s police boats.

REVENUE/COST

This action proposes a grant application to the California Department of Boating and Waterways for an amount not to exceed $25,000 to purchase radar equipment for use on the District’s police boats. No grant match is required. This project will not significantly increase the operational cost to the District.

BACKGROUND

The State Budget Act annually appropriates federal funds to the Department of Boating and Waterways for grants to local governments for boating safety and law enforcement, Budget Act Item 3680-101-0890. The District conducts boating safety and law enforcement activities at Del Valle Regional Park and other shoreline parks such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Big Break Regional Shorelines.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE BOAT EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the State Budget Act annually appropriates federal funds to the Department of Boating and Waterways for grants to local governments for boating safety and law enforcement, Budget Act Item 3680-101-0890; and

WHEREAS, the District conducts boating safety and law enforcement activities at Del Valle Regional Park and other District facilities; and

WHEREAS, the District wishes to submit an application for an amount not to exceed $25,000 to purchase equipment for use on the District’s police boats;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby approves the filing of an application with the Department of Boating and Waterways;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Manager or the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety be appointed as agent of the East Bay Regional Park District to accept grant funds, conduct all negotiations, and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and perform such acts, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project; and

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 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.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

66 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

l. Authorization to Extend Contract for Services Agreement with Neil Nobriga for Caretaker Services: Vasco Caves Regional Preserve (Dort/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and the Board Operations Committee (by unanimous vote at its January 15, 2015 meeting) recommend that the Board of Directors approve the extension of the Contract for Caretaker Services Agreement (Agreement) with Neil Nobriga at Vasco Caves Regional Preserve. The extension would be for sixteen months, commencing March 13, 2015.

REVENUE/COST

The cost to the District for this action is $36,607.44 per year, to increase by 1.5% annually during the term of this agreement. The initial annual contract costs compute to $3,050.62 per month for providing caretaker services at Vasco Caves Regional Preserve. Funds are available in the Operations Division 2015 Budget - Vasco Caves Other Services Account 101-5161-128-6191.

BACKGROUND

The Vasco Caves Regional Preserve requires caretaker services to monitor the property for safety and security and to protect the site and resources of this environmentally sensitive area. The Caretaker lives in the designated Stuart Lodge residence full-time as his primary residence, provides his own personal vehicle for travel between the Preserve and town, maintains vegetation in the residential and public use areas, and is available to meet with District staff who lead tours at designated times in addition to routine patrols of the site.

The term of the current caretaker, Neil Nobriga, ended on January 11, 2015, but he continues to provide caretaker services, with an amendment to the contract, for two months through March 12, 2015.

67 Although Mr. Nobriga has performed well in his duties as Caretaker, the District has an interest in ensuring the best available service provider through a fair and open selection process; therefore, staff recommends a sixteen-month extension of the Caretaker Agreement with Mr. Nobriga while staff selects a caretaker for the following term. This extension would give staff adequate time to advertise, interview, and select the caretaker. This extension would also move the term end date to July 11, 2016 and avoid the challenge of conducting this process during the holiday season.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT FOR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEIL NOBRIGA FOR CARETAKER SERVICES: VASCO CAVES REGIONAL PRESERVE

WHEREAS, the Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Caretaker Contract for Services is required to monitor the property for safety and security and protect the resources of this culturally and environmentally sensitive area; and

WHEREAS, the current Caretaker Service provider, Neil Nobriga, has performed well in his duties for three years; and

WHEREAS, the District staff recommends a sixteen-month extension of the Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Caretaker Contract for Services with Neil Nobriga;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes extension of the Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Caretaker Contract for Services with Neil Nobriga for sixteen months, commencing March 12, 2015, budgeted to Vasco Caves Other Services Account 101-5161-128-6191 for $36,607.44 per year, to increase by 1.5% annually during the term of this Agreement; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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70 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

m. Authorization to Establish the Classification, Unit Designation and Salary Range for Principal Planner, Upgrade 2.0 FTE Senior Planner Positions to Principal Planner; Retitle Senior Park Planner to Senior Planner; Retitle Park Planner I to Planner: Acquisition, Stewardship & Development Division (Beshears/Nisbet)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District authorize the following in the Planning/GIS Department of the Acquisition, Stewardship, & Development Division:

 Establish the classification of Principal Planner, to be represented by AFSCME Local 2428, with monthly salary range of $7,063.88 - $7,725.25  Upgrade 2.0 FTE Senior Planner positions to this new Principal Planner classification  Retitle the classifications of Senior Park Planner to Senior Planner  Retitle the classification of Park Planner I to Planner  Reduce a vacant AGM1 position by 0.18 FTE

REVENUE/COST

There is no cost associated with the establishment of the Principal Planner classification or retitling the existing planner classifications of Senior Park Planner and Park Planner I. The net change in salary and benefits cost to upgrade 2.0 FTE Senior Planner positions is $39,571. However, no increase in the Division’s 2015 Budget is required to make this change. The funding for this upgrade is currently available in the Division budget through salary savings from the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of the former Planning, Stewardship and Development Division. The AGM position is vacant and will not be filled. The balance of the budgeted funds for the former AGM position will be retained in the Division as a partial FTE vacancy. Staff will return to the Board at a future date, or during the 2016 Budget process, to make any further adjustments to the budget.

BACKGROUND

On September 2, 2014, the Land Division and the Planning, Stewardship & Development Division were merged into a single division now called Acquisition, Stewardship, and Development. This proposal is an integral part of merging the Land Division with Planning, Stewardship, Design, and Construction. As another step to merging the divisions, the Planning & GIS Department and the Interagency Planning Department were merged as one department entitled the Planning/GIS Department. All Planning staff, Interagency Planning staff, and GIS staff now report to the Chief of Planning/GIS.

As a follow-up step to this reorganization, the Planning job classes were reviewed and new and revised job descriptions are being proposed to reflect the changes. Senior Park Planner and Senior Planner will be combined into one classification of Senior Planner. The Park Planner I classification will be retitled to Planner. These changes allow more flexibility and better align current duties and responsibilities of the positions and reflect the updated reporting structure.

Given the workload of the new Planning/GIS Department, which includes an increasing list of desired land use plans for both existing and new parks, as well as a need for enhanced scrutiny of development projects that are being proposed and approved in cities adjacent to District parks, it became apparent that establishing the Principal Planner classification is necessary to oversee these projects. Principal Planners are first line supervisors who will supervise Planners and Senior Planners and be responsible for improving current staff efficiencies and allow the Planning/GIS department to grow in-line with the District’s increasing need for land and recreational development. As a result of creating the new Principal Planner classification and revising the job descriptions of the existing planner classifications, the District has created a clear career path and internal promotional opportunities for the planner series up to the management level.

Human Resources staff has reviewed the request and determined the proposed changes more appropriately reflect the duties and responsibilities of Principal Planner positions. In addition, revisions to the Planner-series increases flexibility and creates opportunities to develop and retain staff. Since the Principal Planner positions would be represented by AFSCME Local 2428, staff has met with labor representatives to review the merger, upgrade and the revisions to the existing planner classifications.

It is proposed that the recruitment for Principal Planner be advertised internally.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

72 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO: 2015 - 02 -

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH THE CLASSIFICATION, UNIT DESIGNATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR PRINCIPAL PLANNER, UPGRADE 2.0 FTE SENIOR PLANNER POSITIONS TO PRINCIPAL PLANNER; RETITLE SENIOR PARK PLANNER TO SENIOR PLANNER; RETITLE PARK PLANNER I TO PLANNER: ACQUISITION, STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

WHEREAS, the District’s annual budget includes authorized funding appropriations and budgeted positions approved by the Board; and

WHEREAS, review of the Acquisition, Stewardship & Development Division reorganization finds staffing adjustments are necessary to ensure positions are appropriately classified to meet current and future needs; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is responsible for establishing the title, representation and compensation of each job classification at the District to establish the new classification of Principal Planner, a first-line supervisor; and

WHEREAS, the 2015 net increase in wage and benefits for this action is within the current Acquisition, Stewardship, and Development Division budget through salary savings by reducing the vacant Assistant General Manager 1, Planning, Stewardship & Development position; and

WHEREAS, all changes have been approved by the General Manager and have been reviewed by labor representatives;

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

 Establish the classification of Principal Planner, to be represented by AFSCME Local 2428, with monthly salary range of $7,063.88 - $7,725.25  Upgrade 2.0 FTE Senior Planner positions to this new Principal Planner classification  Retitle the classification of Senior Park Planner to Senior Planner  Retitle the classification of Park Planner I to Planner  Reduce a vacant AGM1 position by 0.18 FTE; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

74 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

n. Authorization to Amend the 2014 Budget to Meet Accounting and Grant Requirements: Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve (Rasmussen/Barrington/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of unspent budgeted funds from the 2014 General Fund to the Capital Project for the Shady Slope Bridge project at Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve.

REVENUE/COST

This item will have no additional cost to the District. This proposed action is a budget transfer of $100,600 from the 2014 Operations Division: Maintenance and Skill Trades budget for staff time to the Shady Slope Bridge project at Sycamore Valley Regional Park (CIP173400) so that all project costs and budgets are reflected in the capital project.

BACKGROUND

Grant accounting best practices recommend that all eligible project costs be recorded against the project in order to reflect total costs. The original budget for this project did not include the staff time; therefore, this action is necessary to more accurately reflect the total project budget and match the actual project costs including staff time that has been properly charged to the project.

On September 6, 2011, the Board appropriated $137,495 in AA funds and approved a $137,495 grant application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund program. In 2014, staff budgeted to the General Fund work performed on the project. Staff recommends this transfer to provide accurate capital accounting of the project and to ensure that the maximum amounts of funds are eligible for grant reimbursement. Exhibit A (attached) is a photograph of the bridge under construction.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

75 Exhibit A

Photograph of Shady Slope Trail Bridge Under Construction 2015 Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015 – 02 -

February 17, 2015

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE 2014 BUDGET TO MEET ACCOUNTING AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS: SYCAMORE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has made a commitment to complete the Shady Slope Bridge at Sycamore Valley Park as part of the Capital Improvement Program; and

WHEREAS, the District must meet grant accounting requirements, expiration deadlines, leverage grant funds, and comply with asset capitalization requirements;

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the Budget Change form attached hereto to transfer $100,600 from the 2014 Operations Division: Maintenance and Skill Trades budget for staff time to the Shady Slope Bridge at Sycamore Valley Regional Park (CIP173400); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the District and 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 the above resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 17th day of February, 2015, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS New Revenues X Between Funds DECREASE BUDGET AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT ACCOUNT Account Name: EXPENSE: General Account Name: EXPENSE: Capital Fund-Maintenance and Skilled Fund-Design & Construction-Sycamore Trades Unit-District Wide-Salary Valley-Work in Progress/Shady Slope and Benefits Trail Bridge-General Fund-Salary and Benefits Costs

Account # 101-59XX-000-4XXX $100,600. Account #: 333-7110-171-7020 $ 100,600. /173400DS10-004 TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT TRANSFER TO AMOUNT Account Name: TRANSER OUT: Account Name: TRANSER IN: Capital General Fund-Non-Departmental- Fund-Non-Departmental-District Wide- District Wide-Transfer Out Transfer In

Account # 101-9110-000-9980 $100,600 Account # 333-9110-000-3980 $100,600

REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY:

As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on February 17, 2015 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of $100,600 funding from 2014 MAST General Fund salary and benefit budget, to the Sycamore Valley bridge project, built along the Shady Slope Train in existing capital project #173400. The funding will supplement existing Measure AA budget in the project to pay for personnel costs incurred as the bridge was constructed.

As Approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on: Date: 002/15/2015 Board of Directors Resolution No. 2015-02- Posted By: Date:

T:\BOARDCLK\BOARD MATERIAL\2015\3 - February 17, 2015\C-1-n BUDGET CHANGE FORM.docx 78 GENERAL MANAGER

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

2. GENERAL MANAGER

a. Staff Presentation: Legislative and Policy Priorities – Update 2015

Government Relations and Legislative Affairs Manager Erich Pfuehler will provide an update about the committee assignments and district boundaries for state and federal elected officials. He will also present the District’s proposed legislative and policy priorities for 2015, and discuss the key issues for a planned trip by the Board to Washington, D.C. from April 27 to May 1, 2015

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80 BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

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

Alameda County East County Board of Zoning Adjustments – Altamont Winds On Monday, February 2, 2015 the Alameda County East County Board of Zoning Adjustments (EBZA) voted 3-0 to deny approval of amendments to existing Conditional Use Permits and voted 2-1 to certify a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) for the Altamont Winds Inc. (AWI) project in unincorporated Alameda County. AWI requested modification to 16 existing Conditional Use Permits that permit the operation of 828 wind turbines on an approximately 14,000 acre portion of the 50,000 acre Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area in eastern Alameda County. The project operates old generation turbines widely distributed throughout the area, including on lands adjacent to Brushy Peak Regional Preserve. The existing Conditional Use Permits are set to expire on October 31, 2015 and require that the turbines be shut down and decommissioned at that time. The current request would modify the existing Conditional Use Permits to allow the turbines to continue to operate through October 31, 2018. The modification to allow the old generation turbines to continue to operate through October 2018 has been opposed by a number of groups including Audubon California, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the California State Attorney General’s Office. The District also submitted comments raising concerns of avian mortality and visual impacts from the continued operation of the wind farm. The denial of the Conditional Use Permits and certification of the FSEIR results in a split approval resulting in certification of the environmental document but denial of the actual project. It is expected that both the certification of the FSEIR and denial of the amendments to the Conditional Use Permits will be appealed to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

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82 GM COMMENTS

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

STAFF PRESENTATION Chief of Interpretive and Recreation Services Anne Kassebaum will provide an overview of department programs and services offered in 2014. This will include Interpretation, Recreation, Community Outreach, Cultural Services, and Youth Employment.

GM COMMENTS Public Safety From December 16, 2014 to January 17, 2015 the Public Safety Division handled 574 service calls and 456 total incidents. Highlights are included below.

Police There were 33 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, public intoxication, and indecent exposure. Officers also issued 240 citations for Ordinance 38, vehicle code, and parking violations. Officers handled 213 field interviews (contacts without citations or arrests) and contacted 8 people on probation or parole to conduct compliance checks.

 Black Diamond: On December 21, an officer came upon the scene of an attempted suicide. The officer provided medical aid until an ambulance arrived and transported the subject to the hospital, where the person was evaluated and placed on a psychiatric hold.

On January 2, an officer responded to a hospital to take a report from a bicycle accident victim. The juvenile described riding at a high rate of speed down Somersville Road and swerving to avoid a vehicle. He sustained minor injuries and was not wearing a helmet.

 Contra Loma: On January 11, an officer witnessed a vehicle with no license plates exit the park at a high rate of speed. The driver was contacted and determined to have a suspended driver’s license. The driver was cited and a ride home arranged.

 Deer Valley Regional Preserve: On January 11, officers and Eagle responded to the report of several high powered gun shots heard in the area. A group of six people were

83 contacted and interviewed. They were cited for a dangerous weapons offense and the guns were taken as evidence.

 Delta DeAnza Trail in Bay Pont: On December 24, officers responded to a hospital to meet the victim of domestic violence that had occurred on the trail. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend punched her and threw her to the ground causing a sprained arm and other visible injuries. The suspect was contacted at his home and arrested.

 Delta DeAnza Trail in Pittsburg: On December 24, an officer was dispatched to a robbery on the trail. The victim described how three suspects wearing masks approached him on the trail. One of the suspects punched the victim in the face and two others wielded guns. They stole cash, a cell phone, and the victim’s shoes.

On December 28, a sergeant responded to the report of a gunshot wound victim involving three suspects. Pittsburg Police had already been on scene and took over the incident.

 Iron Horse Trail in Concord: On December 20, an officer contacted a person on a bicycle for a curfew violation. The subject had a crowbar in his sweatshirt and a stolen laptop computer. He was arrested for possession of stolen property and burglary tools.

 Lake Chabot: On December 17, officers and medical personnel responded to the report of hikers who located a body hanging from a tree. Detectives investigated the incident and determined it was an apparent suicide of a person reported missing two months earlier.

On December 28, an officer responded to the report of a drone being flown over the Ten Hills Trail. The officer warned the subjects about the rules and the park users stopped the use of the drone.

On January 1, the parking lot was at capacity by 8:45 a.m. due to a New Year’s Day run event, and was closed.

 Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline: On December 22, a sergeant contacted two occupants of a vehicle parked at the entrance of the lot for a curfew violation. The occupants were smoking marijuana and slow to respond to the sergeant’s orders. The driver was on probation and searched. A loaded firearm was located under the passenger seat and the driver was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm and a probation violation. The passenger was released on scene.

On January 15, an officer contacted the occupant of a vehicle for littering and an expired registration. The driver refused to hang up their phone and became combative with the officer. The driver was arrested for resisting a peace officer and possession of concentrated cannabis.

84  Miller Knox: On January 4, a sergeant responded to the report of a group of people with a bonfire. The group was asked to put out the fire and was cited for an Ordinance 38 violation.

 Tilden: On December 20, an officer was asked by a driver for directions. The driver was having trouble turning around and after further investigation was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He had a blood alcohol content of .17% and was arrested for DUI.

On January 4, an officer witnessed a vehicle go through a stop sign without stopping. The driver was contacted and had never been issued a valid drivers’ license. He was cited and a ride home arranged.

On January 17, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for passing over the double yellow lines several times. The driver, who smelled of alcohol and was given a series of Field Sobriety Tests, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested for DUI.

Fire Operations Hazmat  Hayward Shoreline: On December 17, firefighters provided assistance with a hazardous materials incident that occurred on the shorelines of Hayward and Alameda.

Medical/Accident/Injury  Firefighters responded to 3 medical emergencies throughout the District.

Special Service  Lake Chabot: On December 17, firefighters assisted with the removal of a deceased subject found near the Proctor staging area.

Fire Management District-wide  Tilden Park: Crews continued the Tilden Park – Wildcat Canyon Road Wildland Fuels Reduction and Risk Tree Removal project.

Civicorps School hand crews worked on the Selby Trail, using funds obtained through their drought grant. The work included brush removal and trail improvements. The trail is within an existing maintenance fuel break in Recommended Treatment Areas (RTA) T109 and T110.

 On December 30, firefighters and Cal Fire crews conducted pile burning operations as part of the on-going fuels reduction project in the Frowning Ridge RTA T1015.

85 Lifeguard Service  On December 31, the application process for seasonal Lifeguard 1, II, and III opened for the 2015 season.

 On January 15, staff attended the Northern California Aquatic Management Association workshop in Roseville, CA. There were over seventy aquatic professionals in attendance.

Event Calendar February – March 2015 Board Meeting Date: February 17, 2015

Date Day Time Event Location Sponsoring Organization Feb. 3, Tuesday 4 – 8 pm Wedding Fairs Brazilian Room, EBRPD 10 & 17 Tilden Regional Park 2/7/15 Saturday 1 – 2:30 pm Healthy Parks Healthy Coyote Hills EBRPD People Hike 2/20/15 Friday 11 am – 12 pm Artists’ Reception: Tilden EEC EBRPD Creativity Explored 3/1/15 Sunday 12 – 4:30 pm Hazel Atlas Mine Open Black Diamond EBRPD House Mines 3/7/15 Saturday 1 – 2:30 pm Healthy Parks Healthy Coyote Hills EBRPD People Hike 3/8/15 Sunday 11 am – 3 pm Johnny Appleseed Day Ardenwood EBRPD

3/28/15 Saturday 10 am – 4 pm Splash into Spring & Egg Crab Cove Alameda Recreation & Scramble Parks Dept/ EBRPD

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Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Apr 1, 2015 Wednesda CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event Let's Go Fishing Derby #13266 Let's Go Fishing Production y Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 700 Lake Chabot Regional Park Paul Wallace 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 777-2286 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Event and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 2, 2015 Thursday KEN Kennedy Grove: Special School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Event and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Kennedy Grove Regional P: (415) 215-7209 Recreation Area Apr 3, 2015 Friday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Event and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 PTP Point Pinole: Special Event School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Special Event Permit and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 4, 2015 Saturday CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Egg Scramble #12875 East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 20 Crown Memorial State Beach Britt Thorsnes 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3171 RED Redwood: Special Event HOLD Volunteer Project 1st SAT East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit and 2nd SUN (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Redwood Regional Park Special Event Jeff Manley 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3111 TIL Tilden Special Event Grizzly Peak Trail Run #12267 Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Wendell Doman 350 Tilden Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 Sanitation Trailer Grizzly Peak Trail Run Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Sanitation Trailer Special Event Wendell Doman 2 Sanitation Trailer 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 Apr 5, 2015 Sunday SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Easter Sunrise Worship Service Trinity Church (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Bob Boyd 90 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM Area P: (925) 485-1677 Page : 2 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015 12:10 PM Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM P: (650) 308-4453 Apr 6, 2015 Monday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Event and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 7, 2015 Tuesday RED Redwood: Special Event School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Special Event Permit and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Redwood Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 9, 2015 Thursday KEN Kennedy Grove: Special School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Event and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Kennedy Grove Regional P: (415) 215-7209 Recreation Area Apr 10, 2015 Friday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Region 5 Trail Trials 2015 California State Horseman Special Event Permit Special Event Association CSHA (Customer) 50 Del Valle Regional Park Ellen Liebenberg 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 506-2600 PTP Point Pinole: Special Event School Break Camps: February Trackers Earth (Customer) Special Event Permit and Spring Jessica Liotta 56 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 11, 2015 Saturday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Tracking Tests 2015 Oakland Dog Training Club Event Special Event (Customer) 20 Special Event Permit Jack McCredie 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional Preserve P: (510) 749-9957 DIA Diablo Foothills: Special Event BTCEB Gala Ride Bicycle Trails Council EB Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 60 Diablo Foothills Regional Park Michael Udkow 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 452-3632 DEL Del Valle: Special Event Region 5 Trail Trials 2015 California State Horseman Special Event Permit Special Event Association CSHA (Customer) 50 Del Valle Regional Park Ellen Liebenberg 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 506-2600 Apr 12, 2015 Sunday BIG Big Break: Special Event 5K/10K Run 2015 Friends Of The Oakley Library Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 89 250 Big Break Regional Shoreline Ron Perry 6:00 AM - 11:30 AM D: (925) 625-5394 P: (925) 577-7336 Page : 3 of 18 Feb 6, 2015 90 Reservation Master Report 12:10 PM Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty MOR Morgan Territory: Special Tracking Tests 2015 Oakland Dog Training Club Event Special Event (Customer) 20 Special Event Permit Jack McCredie 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional Preserve P: (510) 749-9957 RED Redwood: Special Event HOLD Volunteer Project 1st SAT East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit and 2nd SUN (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Redwood Regional Park Special Event Jeff Manley 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3111 DEL Del Valle: Special Event Region 5 Trail Trials 2015 California State Horseman Special Event Permit Special Event Association CSHA (Customer) 50 Del Valle Regional Park Ellen Liebenberg 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 506-2600 MAR Martinez: Special Event Brickyard Run 2015 Alhambra High School Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 150 Martinez Regional Shoreline Kevin Searls 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM D: (925) 372-7232 P: (925) 963-8534 MES McLaughlin Eastshore State 2015 Bike Skills Clinics Grizzly Peak Cyclists Park Special Event (Customer) 1 Special Event Permit Meredith Nielsen 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM McLaughlin Eastshore State Park P: (510) 704-1881 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM P: (650) 308-4453 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event 2015 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments #12739 CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Special Event Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 893-5154 Apr 13, 2015 Monday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Region 5 Trail Trials 2015 California State Horseman Special Event Permit Special Event Association CSHA (Customer) 50 Del Valle Regional Park Ellen Liebenberg 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 506-2600 Apr 17, 2015 Friday TIL Tilden Special Event Frontcountry Leadership Training Bay Area Wilderness Training Special Event Permit Special Event (BAWT) (Customer) 30 Tilden Regional Park Aaron Gilbert 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM P: (510) 452-2298 x301 Page : 4 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015 12:10 PM Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Apr 18, 2015 Saturday TIL Tilden Special Event Frontcountry Leadership Training Bay Area Wilderness Training Special Event Permit Special Event (BAWT) (Customer) 30 Tilden Regional Park Aaron Gilbert 12:01 AM - 12:00 AM P: (510) 452-2298 x301 ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Tartan Day Scottish Fair East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Sunol Wildflower Festival East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Special Event Permit Erica Herron 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness D: (510) 544-3241 P: (510) 544-3241 MLK Martin Luther King Jr: Special Special Event - Earth Day Kevin Fox Event Special Event 1 Special Event Permit P: (510) 544-2515 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event Earth Day #13062 East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 100 Lake Chabot Regional Park Kevin Fox 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-2515 MES McLaughlin Eastshore State Earth Day #13062 East Bay Regional Park District Park Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 100 Special Event Permit Kevin Fox 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM McLaughlin Eastshore State Park P: (510) 544-2515 Apr 19, 2015 Sunday TIL Tilden Special Event Frontcountry Leadership Training Bay Area Wilderness Training Special Event Permit Special Event (BAWT) (Customer) 30 Tilden Regional Park Aaron Gilbert 12:01 AM - 2:00 PM P: (510) 452-2298 x301 DIA Diablo Foothills: Special Event Diablo Trails Challenge Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Julie Seelen 1,400 Diablo Foothills Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 947-3535 ROU Round Valley: Special Event Diablo Trails Challenge Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Julie Seelen 200 Round Valley Regional Preserve 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 947-3535 CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Walk MS 2015 National Multiple Sclerosis 91 Special Event Special Event Society (Customer) 1 Special Event Permit Audrey Rufe 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (415) 230-6678 x73009 Page : 5 of 18 Feb 6, 2015 92 Reservation Master Report 12:10 PM Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty PTP Point Pinole: Special Event Orienteering Event Bay Area Orienteering Club Special Event Permit Special Event (BAOC) (Customer) 1 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Stephen Gregg 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 779-8808 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program #13167 Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit (Non-exclusive Use) Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park Special Event 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (650) 308-4453 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program #13167 Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit (Non-exclusive Use) Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park Special Event 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (650) 308-4453 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program #13167 Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit (Non-exclusive Use) Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park Special Event 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (650) 308-4453 ROB Roberts: Special Event Wilderness Torah Youth Program Wilderness Torah (Customer) Special Event Permit #12439 (Non-exclusive Use) Sarai Shapiro 20 Roberts Regional Recreation Area Special Event 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 508-7107 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event 2015 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments #12739 CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Special Event Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 893-5154 Apr 20, 2015 Monday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 21, 2015 Tuesday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 22, 2015 Wednesda DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town 2015 James Benney Local y Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Page : 6 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Apr 23, 2015 Thursday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town 2015 James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 21 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:45 AM - 12:45 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 24, 2015 Friday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town 2015 James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Apr 25, 2015 Saturday QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event ClubSport 2015 Triathalon Group Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Training #12634 (Non-exclusive Marie McCutcheon 70 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 304-0399 MOR Morgan Territory: Special Devil Mountain Century Rest Stop QuackCyclists (Customer) Event Special Event Scott Halversen 220 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional P: (510) 882-6727 Preserve DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town 2015 James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event Free Outdoor Movie Night East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Lake Chabot Regional Park Colleen Massey 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-2557 ALA Alameda County Trails: 2015 Fun Run New Haven Athletic Boosters Special Event Special Event (Customer) 1 Special Event Permit Michael Ritchie 93 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Alameda County Trails P: (510) 471-4760 Page : 7 of 18 Feb 6, 2015 94 Reservation Master Report

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Apr 26, 2015 Sunday ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Sheep Shearing Day East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 ALA Alameda County Trails: Primavera Fremont Freewheelers Special Event Special Event (Customer) 75 Special Event Permit Laura Spano 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Alameda County Trails P: (510) 209-9542 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Primavera Fremont Freewheelers Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 75 Coyote Hills Regional Park Laura Spano 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 209-9542 DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town 2015 James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Kids in Training Adventure Race Kids In Training (Customer) Special Event Permit #12633 Jill Seiler 1 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Special Event 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (925) 552-5746 ROB Roberts: Special Event Wilderness Torah Youth Program Wilderness Torah (Customer) Special Event Permit #12439 (Non-exclusive Use) Sarai Shapiro 20 Roberts Regional Recreation Area Special Event 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM P: (510) 508-7107 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM P: (650) 308-4453 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event 2015 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments #12739 CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Special Event Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 893-5154 Apr 30, 2015 Thursday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Four Day's Diablo Backpack Trip Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Event (Thurs at Finley Rd/Friday at Julie Seelen 1 Special Event Permit Morgan Terr. Backpack Camp) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional Special Event P: (925) 947-3535 Preserve SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Fishing Derby - Internal Special ED PX Special Event Permit Event 500 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Special Event P: (510) 544-2205 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area Page : 8 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty May 1, 2015 Friday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Four Day's Diablo Backpack Trip Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Event (Thurs at Finley Rd/Friday at Julie Seelen 1 Special Event Permit Morgan Terr. Backpack Camp) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional Special Event P: (925) 947-3535 Preserve SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Veteran's Fly Fishing Day Veterans First Fly Fishing Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 1 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Ken Brunskill 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (510) 793-7913 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Trackers Homeschool Program Trackers Earth (Customer) Special Event Permit for Livermore/Fremont Jessica Liotta 21 Coyote Hills Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 215-7209 May 2, 2015 Saturday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Hike for Hope 2015 Hope Hospice (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Patty Hefner 1,000 Del Valle Regional Park D: (925) 829-8770 x252 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM P: (925) 998-5645 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event ClubSport 2015 Triathalon Group Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Training Marie McCutcheon 70 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Special Event 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Area P: (510) 304-0399 ALA Alameda County Trails: Western Pacific 2015 Brazen Racing (Customer) Special Event Special Event Sam Fiandaca 1,550 Special Event Permit 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Alameda County Trails P: (510) 750-5919 CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event Hike for Hope 2015 - BACK-UP Hope Hospice (Customer) Special Event Permit RES Patty Hefner 750 Lake Chabot Regional Park Special Event D: (925) 829-8770 x252 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 998-5645 CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special Run/Walk/Wheelchair Races Contra Costa Kops For Kids Event 2015 (Customer) 200 Special Event Permit Special Event Laury Olson 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (925) 827-1998 RED Redwood: Special Event HOLD Volunteer Project 1st SAT East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit and 2nd SUN (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Redwood Regional Park Special Event Jeff Manley 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3111 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Western Pacific 2015 Brazen Racing (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sam Fiandaca 100 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 750-5919 95 Page : 9 of 18 Feb 6, 2015 96 Reservation Master Report

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty TIL Tilden Special Event Hike for Girls Girl Ventures (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sue Lowley 175 Tilden Regional Park 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 864-0780 x303 May 3, 2015 Sunday ROB Roberts: Special Event Wilderness Torah Youth Program Wilderness Torah (Customer) Special Event Permit #12439 (Non-exclusive Use) Sarai Shapiro 20 Roberts Regional Recreation Area Special Event 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM P: (510) 508-7107 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program #13167 Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit (Non-exclusive Use) Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park Special Event 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (650) 308-4453 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program #13167 Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit (Non-exclusive Use) Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park Special Event 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (650) 308-4453 BRI Briones: Special Event Grizzly Peak Cyclists Century Grizzly Peak Cyclists Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 1,000 Briones Regional Park Alan Forkosh 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 655-4221 RED Redwood: Special Event Grizzly Peak Cyclists Century Grizzly Peak Cyclists Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 1,000 Redwood Regional Park Alan Forkosh 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 655-4221 TIL Tilden Special Event Grizzly Peak Cyclists Century Grizzly Peak Cyclists Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 1,000 Tilden Regional Park Alan Forkosh 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 655-4221 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event 2015 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments #12739 CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Special Event Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 893-5154 May 9, 2015 Saturday QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event ClubSport 2015 Triathalon Group Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Training #12634 (Non-exclusive Marie McCutcheon 70 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 304-0399 ALA Alameda County Trails: Mermaid Run #12933 Mermaid Series (Customer) Special Event Special Event Carlo Facchino 1 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Alameda County Trails P: (408) 314-1718 Page : 10 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Mermaid Run #12933 Mermaid Series (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Carlo Facchino 1 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM P: (408) 314-1718 CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event REI Run Series REI (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Michael Beetham 300 Lake Chabot Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 527-4140 x213 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special Wildcat 2015 Brazen Racing (Customer) Event Special Event Sam Fiandaca 450 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (510) 750-5919 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Run 2 Remember 2015 California Peace Officers Special Event Permit Special Event Association (Customer) 800 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Richard Weger 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area D: (408) 829-7710 P: (408) 829-7710 RED Redwood: Special Event Cinderella (Spring) Trail Run Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Special Event Permit #12268 Wendell Doman 350 Redwood Regional Park Special Event 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 CRC Crockett: Special Event BTCEB Gala Ride Bicycle Trails Council EB Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 70 Crockett Hills Regional Park Michael Udkow 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 452-3632 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event 2015 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Special Event Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 893-5154 May 10, 2015 Sunday RED Redwood: Special Event HOLD Volunteer Project 1st SAT East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit and 2nd SUN (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Redwood Regional Park Special Event Jeff Manley 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3111 BLK Black Diamond Mines: Black Diamond Mines Open East Bay Regional Park District Special Event House (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Special Event Permit Special Event Kate Collins 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve P: (510) 544-2755 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park 97 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM P: (650) 308-4453 Page : 11 of 18 Feb 6, 2015 98 Reservation Master Report

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty May 14, 2015 Thursday TEM Temescal: Special Event Fishing Derby - Internal Special ED PX Special Event Permit Event 500 Temescal Regional Recreation Special Event P: (510) 544-2205 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area May 15, 2015 Friday ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Friday Night at the Museum East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 GAR Garin/Dry Creek: Special Trackers Homeschool Program Trackers Earth (Customer) Event for Livermore/Fremont Jessica Liotta 21 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Garin / Dry Creek Pioneer P: (415) 215-7209 Regional Parks May 16, 2015 Saturday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run Bay Area Ultra Runners Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 300 Del Valle Regional Park Laurence (Larry) England 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM D: (408) 463-3167 P: (408) 778-6191 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run Bay Area Ultra Runners Special Event Special Event (Customer) 300 Special Event Permit Laurence (Larry) England 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness D: (408) 463-3167 P: (408) 778-6191 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event ClubSport 2015 Triathalon Group Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Training Marie McCutcheon 70 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Special Event 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Area P: (510) 304-0399 May 17, 2015 Sunday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run Bay Area Ultra Runners Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 300 Del Valle Regional Park Laurence (Larry) England 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM D: (408) 463-3167 P: (408) 778-6191 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run Bay Area Ultra Runners Special Event Special Event (Customer) 300 Special Event Permit Laurence (Larry) England 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness D: (408) 463-3167 P: (408) 778-6191 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event AIM at Melanoma 5K Run/Walk AIM At Melanoma Foundation Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 200 Crown Memorial State Beach Silvia Duchene 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 570-8675 TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program #13167 Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit (Non-exclusive Use) Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park Special Event 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (650) 308-4453 Page : 12 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty TIL Tilden Special Event Tilden Tough Ten Race Lake Merritt Joggers And Special Event Permit Special Event Striders (Customer) 350 Tilden Regional Park Kate Stewart 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 917-1312 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special Tilden Tough Ten Race Lake Merritt Joggers And Event Special Event Striders (Customer) 350 Special Event Permit Kate Stewart 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (510) 917-1312 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event 2015 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments #12739 CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Special Event Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 893-5154 May 18, 2015 Monday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 8 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 May 19, 2015 Tuesday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 May 20, 2015 Wednesda CUL Cull Canyon: Special Event Volunteer Recognition Dinner East Bay Regional Park District y Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Kevin Fox 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (510) 544-2515 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 May 21, 2015 Thursday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Trackers Homeschool Program Trackers Earth (Customer) Event for Livermore/Fremont Jessica Liotta 21 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional P: (415) 215-7209 Preserve WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 99 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 9:45 AM - 5:15 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 Page : 13 of 18 Feb 6, 2015 100 Reservation Master Report

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty May 22, 2015 Friday KEN Kennedy Grove: Special Pentathalon East Bay Waldorf School Event Special Event (Customer) 100 Special Event Permit Kevin Jorgensen 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kennedy Grove Regional D: (510) 223-3570 Recreation Area P: (510) 710-1041 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special After & Home School Programs Trackers Earth (Customer) Event (Tilden & Wildcat) #12993 Jessica Liotta 39 Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 575-9444 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (415) 215-7209 May 23, 2015 Saturday QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event ClubSport 2015 Triathalon Group Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Training #12634 (Non-exclusive Marie McCutcheon 70 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 304-0399 May 24, 2015 Sunday TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM P: (650) 308-4453 MLK Martin Luther King Jr: Special East Bay Dragons MC Cookout East Bay Dragons (Customer) Event Special Event Maury McFadden 1,000 Special Event Permit 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Regional P: (510) 816-7474 Shoreline May 28, 2015 Thursday ANT Anthony Chabot: Special 8th Annual SWAT Fitness San Leandro Police Department Event Challenge (Customer) 300 Special Event Permit Special Event Randall Brandt 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Anthony Chabot Regional Park P: (510) 577-3232 CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event 8th Annual SWAT Fitness San Leandro Police Department Special Event Permit Challenge (Customer) 300 Lake Chabot Regional Park Special Event Randall Brandt 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 577-3232 May 30, 2015 Saturday PTP Point Pinole: Special Event Nitro Trail 2015 Brazen Racing (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sam Fiandaca 100 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 750-5919 May 31, 2015 Sunday TIL Tilden Special Event Urban Explorers Program Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sarah Camp 25 Tilden Regional Park 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM P: (650) 308-4453 Jun 5, 2015 Friday ROU Round Valley: Special Event 2015 NATRC Competitive Horse North American Trail Ride Special Event Permit Trail Ride Conference (Customer) 60 Round Valley Regional Preserve Special Event Gene Boicelli 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 672-6491 Page : 14 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Jun 6, 2015 Saturday ROU Round Valley: Special Event 2015 NATRC Competitive Horse North American Trail Ride Special Event Permit Trail Ride Conference (Customer) 60 Round Valley Regional Preserve Special Event Gene Boicelli 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 672-6491 MIL Miller Knox: Special Event REI Wilderness First Aid Class REI (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Michael Beetham 32 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 527-4140 x213 RED Redwood: Special Event HOLD Volunteer Project 1st SAT East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit and 2nd SUN (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Redwood Regional Park Special Event Jeff Manley 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3111 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Sandcastle Special Event 2015 East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 100 Crown Memorial State Beach Britt Thorsnes 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3171 Jun 7, 2015 Sunday COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Butterfly and Bird Festival East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Coyote Hills Regional Park Dino L CHV 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3215 ANT Anthony Chabot: Special 32nd Running of the Lake Chabot Castro Valley Track Club Event Trail Challenge - Half Marathon & (Customer) 1 Special Event Permit 5K Juli Chouinard 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Anthony Chabot Regional Park Special Event P: (510) 316-3391 CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event 32nd Running of the Lake Chabot Castro Valley Track Club Special Event Permit Trail Challenge - Half Marathon & (Customer) 1 Lake Chabot Regional Park 5K Juli Chouinard 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 316-3391 MIL Miller Knox: Special Event REI Wilderness First Aid Class REI (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Michael Beetham 32 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 527-4140 x213 ROU Round Valley: Special Event 2015 NATRC Competitive Horse North American Trail Ride Special Event Permit Trail Ride Conference (Customer) 60 Round Valley Regional Preserve Special Event Gene Boicelli 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 672-6491

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Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty CUL Cull Canyon: Special Event Creekside Church Group Baptism Creekside Community Church Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Sharon Wallace 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Area D: (510) 430-0607 P: (510) 919-6138 Jun 12, 2015 Friday CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Concert at the Cove Rotary Club Of Alameda Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 1 Crown Memorial State Beach Jeff Cambra 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 865-3636 Jun 13, 2015 Saturday WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special BTCEB Gala Ride Bicycle Trails Council EB Event Special Event (Customer) 60 Special Event Permit Michael Udkow 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (510) 452-3632 DEL Del Valle: Special Event Open Water Festival 2015 Tri Valley Masters Swim Team Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 250 Del Valle Regional Park Bill McCracken 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 216-7918 Jun 14, 2015 Sunday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Open Water Festival 2015 Tri Valley Masters Swim Team Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 250 Del Valle Regional Park Bill McCracken 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 216-7918 ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Historic Hay Harvest East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 RED Redwood: Special Event HOLD Volunteer Project 1st SAT East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit and 2nd SUN (EBRPD) (Customer) 10 Redwood Regional Park Special Event Jeff Manley 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 544-3111 BIG Big Break: Special Event Second Sunday Campfire East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Program (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Big Break Regional Shoreline Special Event Kevin Damstra 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3053 P: (605) 393-5806 MES McLaughlin Eastshore State 2015 Bike Skills Clinics Grizzly Peak Cyclists Park Special Event (Customer) 1 Special Event Permit Meredith Nielsen 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM McLaughlin Eastshore State Park P: (510) 704-1881 Page : 16 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Jun 19, 2015 Friday ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Friday Night at the Museum East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Annual Making Strides Against American Cancer Society ACS Special Event Breast Cancer Walk #12743 (Customer) 800 Special Event Permit Special Event Ondine Boulter 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (415) 952-3622 Jun 20, 2015 Saturday CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Annual Making Strides Against American Cancer Society ACS Special Event Breast Cancer Walk #12743 (Customer) 800 Special Event Permit Special Event Ondine Boulter 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (415) 952-3622 RED Redwood: Special Event Canyon Meadow (Spring) Trail Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Special Event Permit Run #12269 Wendell Doman 350 Redwood Regional Park Special Event 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event On Your Mark Tri Event 2015 On Your Mark Events Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 1,000 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Mark Aiton 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (209) 988-7870 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event 1/2 Marathon 2015 #11020 See Jane Run Sports Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 200 Crown Memorial State Beach Lori Shannon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (415) 726-8876 P: (415) 839-9393 HAY Hayward: Special Event Father's Day Family Camp Out Hayward Area Recreation And Special Event Permit Special Event Park District (Customer) 30 Hayward Regional Shoreline Adrienne De Ponte 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM P: (510) 670-1665 Jun 21, 2015 Sunday HAY Hayward: Special Event Father's Day Family Camp Out Hayward Area Recreation And Special Event Permit Special Event Park District (Customer) 30 Hayward Regional Shoreline Adrienne De Ponte 12:01 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 670-1665 PTI Point Isabel:Special Event Marina Bay Half Marathon Richmond Convention & Visitor Special Event Permit #12948 Bureau (Customer) 750 Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Special Event Beth Javens 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Historic Hay Harvest East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 1 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 RED Redwood: Special Event 50th Annual Dick Houston Lake Merritt Joggers And Special Event Permit Memorial Woodminster XCountry Striders (Customer) 180 Redwood Regional Park Race Gareth Fong 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 655-8228 ROB Roberts: Special Event 50th Annual Dick Houston Lake Merritt Joggers And Special Event Permit Memorial Woodminster XCountry Striders (Customer) 180 Roberts Regional Recreation Area Race Gareth Fong 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 655-8228 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event 1/2 Marathon 2015 #11020 See Jane Run Sports Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 200 Crown Memorial State Beach Lori Shannon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (415) 726-8876 P: (415) 839-9393 Jun 27, 2015 Saturday CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Amatuer Radio Club 2015 Amateur Radio Club Of Alameda Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 20 Crown Memorial State Beach Howard Sidorsky 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 747-8808 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event California Sprint & Int'l Triathlons USA Productions, LLC Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 200 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Ryan Coelho 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (408) 515-2860 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Zoom Quarry Lakes Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Wendell Doman 300 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 Jun 28, 2015 Sunday CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special 2015 Mt. Diablo Peace and Mount Diablo Peace And Justice Event Justice Center Run Center (Customer) 80 Special Event Permit Special Event Bob Hanson 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Contra Costa Trails P: (925) 444-3366 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event California Sprint & Int'l Triathlons USA Productions, LLC Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 200 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Ryan Coelho 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (408) 515-2860 Page : 18 of 18 Reservation Master Report Feb 6, 2015

Reservation Date: From Apr 1, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015 Event Type: Special Event

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106 BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE

Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

County Administration Building 651 Pine Street, Room 101 Martinez, CA 94553

Agenda

TOPIC

1. Public Comment

2. Carquinez Scenic Drive TIGER Project EBRPD (Townsend)

3. Lower Walnut Creek Channel CCC (Carlson)

4. East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan CCC (Fateman)

5. Measure WW Projects for Unincorporated Areas in CC EBRPD (Rasmussen)

6. Set next meeting date

Distribution Packets: Distribution Agenda Only:

EBRPD Liaison Committee Members: AGM’s Beverly Lane, Whitney Dotson, Ted Radke Yolande Barial, Clerk of the Board’s Office Cliff Rocha, President, Local 2428 Staff: Sgt. Tyrone Davis, Public Safety Robert E. Doyle, General Manager Erich Pfuehler, Gov’t Relations & Legislative Affairs Manager Allen Pulido, Clerk of the Board Jeff Rasmussen, Grants Manager Jim Townsend, Trail Development Program Manager

A copy of the background materials concerning these agenda items, including any material that may have been distributed to a majority of the Board less than 72 hours before the meeting, is available for inspection on the District’s website (www. ebparks.org), the Headquarters reception desk, and at the meeting.

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF BOARD MEMBERS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Contra Costa County/EBRPD Liaison Committee (10/30/14) (Lane)

Attendees:

Contra Costa County: Supervisors: Mary Piepho, Federal Glover

Staff: John Kopchik, Interim Director, Department of Conservation and Development (DCD); Maureen Parkes, Planning Tech DCD; Abby Fateman, Planner DCD; Mike Carlson, Sup. Civil Engineer, Flood Control District; Warren Lai, Division Manager, Public Works Department (PWD); Steve Kowalewski, Deputy Director PWD; Bob Calkins, Planner, DCD; Coire Reilly, Manager Injury Prevention County Health Services

East Bay Regional Park District: Board members: Beverly Lane, John Sutter, Whitney Dotson

Staff: Erich Pfuehler, Legislative Affairs Manager; Bob Nisbet, AGM Acquisition / Stewardship / Development; Jim Townsend, Trails Program Manager; Jeff Rasmussen, Grants Administrator; Sue Rogers, Confidential Secretary, General Manager’s Office

Guests: None

CCC Supervisor Mary Piepho called the meeting to order at 12:13 p.m.

1. Public Comment: None

2. Carquinez Scenic Drive TIGER II Project

EBRPD Trail Program Manager Jim Townsend announced the Carquinez Scenic Drive TIGER II supported project is complete and shared photos. The 1.7 mile trail segment is named for retiring Congressman George Miller. The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday,

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November 8. The total project cost of $5.5 million was funded by a variety of sources and came in $1 million under the engineer’s original estimate. A $900,000 Federal earmark, originally allocated for trail projects in Contra Costa County was transferred to the Park District. Additionally, Federal earmarked funds of $120,000, left over from the Lafayette / Moraga Trail project, which was also completed under budget, were contributed by the Park District. The Park District also received $1 million from the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Measure J Pedestrian Bike Competitive program; $400,000 from the Coastal Conservancy Bay Trail Project; $174,000 from EBRPD Measure WW; and $2.9 million in Federal TIGER II funds. A number of soldier pile walls, debris walls on the uphill side, and drainage structures were reconstructed to reduce the impact of future winter rains on the trail. Portions of the failed roadway were reconstructed using a cold “in-place” asphalt recycling process, eliminating hundreds of truck trips through downtown Martinez. The finished trail will be a great addition to the Bay Trail and improve access to the Port Costa area. In other TIGER II news, the $3.6 million Hercules Intermodal Project is underway. The CCTA contributed $8 million to this project which will be completed in late 2015, or early 2016. Also, a one-mile segment of the Delta/De Anza trail was completed between Antioch and Oakley through the Contra Costa Water and Filter Plant.

3. Lower Walnut Creek Channel Contra Costa County

Flood Control District Manager Mike Carlson provided a schedule for the Lower Walnut Creek Channel project. The existing trapezoidal channel, completed in the 1960’s, initially solved flooding issues but ultimately silted in. The Army Corps of Engineers cleared the channel once, but silting continued. After many years, the County finally decided to separate from the Corps on this project. The County worked with U.S. Representative Mike Thompson who initiated an act of Congress to “de-authorize” this section of the channel. On June 10, President Obama signed the legislation and CCC Flood Control is now the steward of the project. Mr. Carlson showed a video of the press conference. In the process of “imagining” what can be accomplished, Flood Control has envisioned the last 2 ½ mile of the channel as a broad flood plain. Three consultants have been selected to prepare proposals which will be reviewed in November. From these a firm will be selected for review, and the plan will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval. The County has learned from the Park District’s example, and will conduct a public process involving all stakeholders. In addition to the need for flood control, there will be many recreational opportunities. The project will include the continuation of the Iron Horse Trail to the shoreline, and possible connections for the Delta/De Anza Trail, Bay Trail, or the Great California Delta Trail. Many resources have already been saved and funds exist to start the planning and CEQA processes. There are also existing grant opportunities for habitat restoration areas. Separation from the Corps streamlines the process, provides local control, and will allow the project to move forward quicker with more efficiencies at reduced cost. The Flood Control department is excited to be doing something they have never done before; integrating the environment into a flood control channel. This project may be the first of its kind in the nation, marking a new era for Flood Control. Other agencies are anxious to see the plan.

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Director Beverly Lane mentioned that many challenges exist for this portion of lower Walnut Creek channel, particularly the need for bridges over water and railways, which are costly.

4. East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)

Planner DCD Abby Fateman provided background on the HCP and highlights of acquisitions, restorations, and other collaborative efforts accomplished with EBRPD in 2014. Ms. Fateman showed a slide presentation of three new acquisitions. The Roddy Ranch acquisition of 1,800- acres, closed in July 2014. The Roddy property, which includes Deer Valley, has 360 degree views, ponds, creeks, wetlands, and a variety of wildlife resources. The Dainty Ranch/Smith property is continuous to Roddy Ranch to the south, contains 900 acres, and provides a logical connection to Black Diamond Mines. The Viera/Perley property is a steep area bisected by Morgan Territory Road and contains beautiful views, oak woodland/savannah, young oaks, and opportunities for walking and hiking. This year, habitat restoration included a large creek restoration adjacent to Kirker Pass Road, partially funded by Proposition 84. HCP partnered with Park District staff to do research on Golden Eagles, manage rangeland, work with ranchers and grazers, and map invasive grasses and other plants. HCP collaborated with EBRPD on Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel’s tour to showcase the work of both agencies.

EBRPD Director John Sutter congratulated the people of Contra Costa for their foresight to support the Habitat Conservation Plan, which has protected 11,000 acres over the years.

Supervisor Piepho distributed a handout of a proposed Marsh Creek Corridor Bike-Pedestrian Path which would connect Clayton Ranch to the Round Valley Preserve and Mount Diablo. There is currently bicycle use in the area and access to right-of-ways. As CCTA considers a ½ cent tax measure, it is timely to introduce a non-motorized, east-west thoroughfare to expand commuting and recreational opportunities with a paved bicycle lane. The County is hoping for interest from the Park District.

Interim Director Department of Conservation and Development John Kopchik added the HCP needs to do restoration along lower Marsh Creek which will include land purchases from willing sellers. Stream restoration could include a trail on the opposite side of the creek from the road. The project may be costly, but worth looking at as a long-term effort that includes the CCTA. This project has not yet been presented to the Board of Supervisors.

5. Measure WW Projects for Unincorporated Areas in Contra Costa County

EBRPD Grants Manager Jeff Rasmussen first provided an update on Measure CC, a 2004 parcel tax for maintenance. A video was shown, taken by an engineering consultant using a small drone, of the beginning phase of Breuner Marsh restoration project. The project, a total of 164 acres which includes tidal wetlands; uplands; a multi-use Bay Trail; and a ½ mile-long boardwalk; will be completed by the end of 2015. The project, funded by ten grants, will allow public access from Parchester Village. Amenities will include a staging area, picnic areas, restrooms, an overlook site, fishing access along the spit, and interpretive signage. Nearly 900 cubic yards of hazardous material was removed in the first phase. This three-phase project will cost $12 million. The property was proposed for development and was condemned by the Park District.

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Mr. Rasmussen introduced the EBRPD Measure WW local grant program of $3.1 million allocated to unincorporated West Contra Costa County. Under terms of Measure WW, these grants will be made in partnership with the County. CCC DCD Planner Bob Calkin indicated the project is in the identification phase. In early 2014, county staff presented each supervisor with an inventory, a survey, and assessment of existing park facilities in each district along with identifying potential projects which could be funded with Measure WW funds. In August of 2014, the Board of Supervisors initially allocated the funds equally between the districts with the understanding that one or more districts may have fewer opportunities for projects, or one or more projects may be more regionally beneficial. The County hopes to have a list of potential projects by the end of 2014. Cost estimates for the potential projects, which meet the Measure WW guidelines, should be ready by summer 2015. The County hopes to be starting approved projects by late 2015. The deadline to spend all funds is December 2018.

6. Set next meeting date:

The scheduling process will commence after the first of the year when committee assignments are finalized.

Additional Comments:

Deputy Director Public Works Department Steve Kowalewski handed out information on the San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Project which will be funded by CCTA.

Meeting was adjourned by Supervisor Piepho at 1:13 p.m.

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112 EBMUD/EBRPD LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, November 10, 2014 9:00 a.m.

EBRPD Headquarters, Board Room 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605

Topic Status

1. Chabot Land Lease Update (EBRPD O’Connor) (I)

2. Chabot Dam Seismic Upgrade (EBMUD) (I)

3. Drought Update (EBMUD) (I)

4. Public Comment

5. Confirm Next Meeting

(I) Information (D) Discussion (R) Recommendation

Distribution Lists

Packets: Directors: Beverly Lane, Doug Siden, John Sutter Robert E. Doyle, General Manager Allen Pulido, Clerk of the Board Carol Johnson, AGM Public Affairs Bob Nisbet, AGM Land Jim O’Connor, AGM Operations Mark Ragatz, Chief of Park Operations Warren Schultz, Lakes Unit Manager

Agenda Only (electronic): AGM’s Cliff Rocha, President, Local 2428 Sgt. Tyrone Davis, President, Police Assoc. Yolande Barial-Knight, Clerk of the Board’s Office Sabrina Pinell, Secretary, Land Division

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF BOARD MEMBERS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

b. EBMUD/EBRPD Liaison Committee (11/10/14) (Siden)

Attendees:

EBMUD Board Members: Doug Linney and William B. Patterson

Staff: Director of Water and Natural Resources Richard G. Sykes, Operations and Maintenance Department Manager Eileen M. White, Engineering Manager Elizabeth Bialek, Special Assistant to the General Manager Cheryl A. Farr and Secretary of the District Lynelle M. Lewis. EBRPD Board Members: John Sutter, Beverly Lane

Staff: Assistant General Manager of Public Affairs Carol Johnson, Assistant General Manager of Operations Jim O’Connor, Acting Assistant General Manager of Planning/Design and Stewardship Diane Althoff, Lakes Unit Manager Warren Schultz, and Deputy Legal Counsel Kristina Kelcher.

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)/East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Liaison Committee meeting was called to order by EBRPD Director Doug Siden at 9:02 a.m. at the EBRPD Headquarters.

1. Chabot Reservoir Watershed Lease with East Bay Regional Park District.

EBRPD Assistant General Manager of Operations Jim O’Connor presented a status update on the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and transition plan for the Willow Park Golf Course facility concession contract which expires on December 1, 2014. He noted the golf course condition is poor and in need of infrastructure improvements including installation of an irrigation system. He reported that earlier this year, EBRPD solicited proposals for a long-term concession contract, but that process did not yield an acceptable proposal and the current long-term operator’s lease will expire prior to selecting a new long-term concessionaire. EBRPD has indicated there will be a new solicitation process in spring 2015, and a well-qualified interim operator (Touchstone Golf) has been contracted by EBRPD to manage the golf

114 operations commencing December 1, 2014. However, the restaurant and the event center will remain closed during the transition. There was considerable discussion about the RFP process and the current condition of the facility, grounds and golf course.

EBMUD Director of Water and Natural Resources Richard G. Sykes presented an update on efforts to develop a new 25-year lease with EBRPD for approximately 1,200 acres of Chabot Reservoir watershed. Since 1964 EBMUD has leased watershed land to EBRPD, allowed them to operate and maintain the park, and conduct park related activities. The lease expire on November 30, 2014. However, contract negotiations are not expected to be finalized by the expiration date, so staff will execute a month-to-month lease extension until the new lease is implemented. Staff anticipates presenting the new lease for Board consideration in 2015.

Four members of the public in attendance request to speak on this topic.

Mr. Robert Maddow, an attorney representing current Golf Course managers, Willow Park Public Golf Course (WPPGC) partners, expressed his concerns about the transparency of the transition process at the expiration of the lease. He also acknowledged the ongoing negotiation with the Park District regarding the equipment he believes is the exclusive property of his clients. He also expressed his concern that EBRPD staff did not provide the current operator an opportunity continue the “interim operation” of the golf course while EBRPD looks for another operator in spring 2015 through a new RFP process. EBRPD’s Jim O’Connor noted that WPPGC did not respond to the District’s RFP in 2014.

Mr. Steve Falzone, a representative of WPPGC partners expressed concern that during the interim operation the event center and restaurant would not be available for community use or in conjunction with golf course activities. He commented that the operator should be local and familiar with the community. EBRPD AGM O’Connor indicated Touchstone Golf is a local and highly qualified interim manager who will be focusing on the golf operations and maintenance primarily to ensure public play can continue on the poorly maintained course. He also noted that Touchstone management and EBRPD management have been working cooperatively with the current partnership since October 2014 to respectfully transition all aspects of records, supplies, equipment, etc.

Current WPPGC manager Rene Viviani stated his opinion that he had a very difficult working relationship with EBRPD and shared that he has been unable to make improvements because of the “current lease terms.” Commercial real estate developer Cliff Sherwood of Castro Valley commented that “his team” submitted a proposal to operate the golf course and expressed continuing interest in participating in the new RFP process. He said the event center provides a great benefit to the community.

EBRPD board members commented that the current concession contract is a very complicated arrangement that has been in effect for 50 years and that significant capital improvements have been needed at the facilities. These issues will be addressed in the revised RFP. EBMUD board members expressed hope that the golf course operation contract will be settled very soon. It was noted that EBMUD Director Frank Mellon had appeared before EBRPD Board meeting to advocate for the continuation of the golf course and restaurant access for local residents. It

115 was also noted the EBMUD Board will receive an update on the lease with EBRPD at its December 12, 2014 Board meeting. EBRPD staff and Board indicated their commitment to the community to re-open the golf course upon the conclusion of the current operator’s lease agreement on December 1, 2014.

2. Chabot Dam Seismic Upgrade Project

EBMUD Engineering Manager Elizabeth Z. Bialek presented an update on the project work which includes seismic stability upgrades for Chabot Dam and its outlet tower. She reported that on June 10, 2014, the EBMUD Board of Directors certified the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved the project. Construction at the dam and tower is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2015 and be completed by the end of 2015. EBRPD board members asked about possible trail access, lake levels, and park impacts. Ms. Bialek reported that EBMUD will comply with all requirements of the EIR, including providing advance notification to EBRPD regarding the anticipated lake level and consulting with them for tree replacement along the West Shore Trail.

3. Drought Update

EBMUD Operations and Maintenance Department Manager Eileen M. White reported that water year 2014 (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014) was one of the driest on record. Based on 84 years of historical precipitation records, there is a 36 percent chance there will not be enough runoff this winter to avoid shortage conditions in 2015, and if dry conditions persist, water supplies in EBMUD reservoirs could decline to critically low level. EBMUD has held several special meetings to provide information on the District’s water supply and to seek public input on drought rates.

4. Public Comment.

There was no public comment.

5. Confirm Next Meeting.

In 2015 the committee meeting location will rotate to EBMUD. Staff will coordinate the meeting dates once board committees are established in early 2015.

Other Business. EBRPD Director Beverly Lane reported that EBRPD would be studying costs for conducting their multi-county elections process and may consider a related legislative initiative.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA

Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:45 – 2:45 pm, Board Room The following agenda items are listed for Committee consideration. In accordance with the Board Operating Guidelines, no official action of the Board will be taken at this meeting; rather, the Committee’s purpose shall be to review the listed items and to consider developing recommendations to the Board of Directors.

AGENDA

STATUS TIME ITEM STAFF

(I) 1:30 An Updated Assessment of Trail User (Sullivan) Compliance and Trailside Erosion in Wildcat Creek, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley California

(I) 2:00 The Use of Remote Cameras to Assess Wildlife (Bobzien) Diversity, Relative Abundance, and Density in the Sunol- Ohlone Regional Wilderness (D) 2:30 Future Agenda Items (Nisbet)

(D) 3:00 Public Comment (Dotson)

(R) Recommendation for Future Board Consideration (I) Information (D) Discussion

Board Natural and Cultural Resources Committee Members: Whitney Dotson (Chair), Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, John Sutter (Alternate) Diane Althoff, Staff Coordinator

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

c. Natural and Cultural Resources Committee (12/3/14) (Dotson)

Committee Members: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane

EBRPD Staff: Bob Nisbet, Matt Graul, Joe Sullivan, Steve Bobzien, Jessica Sheppard, Bev Ortiz, Mark Ragatz, Anne Kassebaum, Kelly Barrington

Guests: Amelia Marshall, Richard Kaufmann, Marty Morrow, Bill Scoggins, Steve Wiley

A meeting of the Board Natural and Cultural Resources Committee was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at District Headquarters, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA. Chairperson Whitney Dotson called the meeting to order at 12:52 p.m. The following is a summary of the items discussed:

1. An Updated Assessment of Trail User Compliance and Trailside Erosion in Wildcat Creek, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley California (Sullivan)

Wildcat Gorge Trail along Wildcat Creek in Tilden Regional Park has been the focus of four studies completed by student interns over a decade ago to assess the potential impact of humans and dogs on sensitive native Rainbow trout, California newts and California Red-legged frogs. A study completed during the summer 2014 reassessed visitor compliance with park signage and fencing and compared it to the same study conducted a decade earlier. Results from 60 hours of observation showed that the overall number of dogs in a stream pool decreased from 44% in June 2004 to 6% in July 2014. Not a single leashed dog was seen entering the stream. Furthermore, if an owner was walking three or more dogs off leash, at least one of the dogs was non-compliant nearly half of the time; as opposed to 10% and 20% of the time for owners walking only one or two dogs off leash, respectively. This leads to the conclusion that while compliance has greatly improved, the only definite ways to ensure dogs do not negatively impact the sensitive riparian habitat of Wildcat Creek is to enact a leash requirement along Gorge Trail.

118 Assistant General Manager Bob Nisbet said that the Stream Trail in Redwood park requires on leash, and if it has been effective that may be worth considering. Volunteer Hiking Patrol member Amelia Marshall said data has been collected by volunteers at Redwood and her impression is that it has gone down. Maintenance and Skilled Trades Chief Kelly Barrington said it would be enforceable under Ordinance 38. Restorative work on the stream banks was also discussed, but would require a permit.

2. The Use of Remote Cameras to Assess Wildlife Diversity, Relative Abundance, and Density in Sunol- Ohlone Regional Wilderness (Steve Bobzien)

District Stewardship staff, University Scientists, and other agency biologists have conducted research projects throughout the District for decades, including the Sunol- Ohlone Regional Wilderness. Although a tremendous amount of information has been collected and analyzed, many data gaps on fundamental ecology persist throughout the region. Recent technological advances allow biologists to sample and monitor animal populations without ever physically harassing, capturing or handling individuals. The use of noninvasive remote cameras sampling methods are well suited to wildlife that are elusive, difficult to detect, and occur at low densities. Ecological Service Coordinator Steve Bobzien discussed his preliminary results from the remote camera traps and illustrated their effectiveness in improving our understanding of the ecological relationships and population dynamics of wildlife in the Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness. Gray foxes were the most prolific mammal and other carnivores documented on the remote cameras included: coyotes, bobcat, and mountain lions. The remote cameras also captured an abundance of large prey that are predominately deer. Additionally, wild pigs were noted in the Ohlone.

3. Future Agenda Items (Nisbet)

Chair Dotson requested an update of the windmills and effects on the eagles. Director Lane would be interested in a variety of cultural resources at least two of the four meetings. Stewardship Chief Matt Graul sited potential items: Western pond turtle telemetry study, Snowy plovers at Crown Beach, the CA least tern colony, Alameda Creek amphibians, and Clapper Rail survey results. Director Lane suggested the issues of permitting. Chief Graul said he would bring a quarterly calendar with potential items to the March meeting.

4. Public Comment (Dotson)

Steve Wiley of Hayward with the Wildlife Volunteers is working on snowy plovers and then will be working on least terns and turtles.

Richard Kaufman has also been a Wildlife Volunteer for five years and commented that one of the interesting things at Crown Beach is how the public interacts with wildlife in close proximity to endangered species.

Chair Dotson adjourned the meeting at 2:01 p.m.

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East Bay Parks buys land for new Moraga access to Las Trampas Wilderness

By Denis Cuff [email protected], February 5, 2015 : 02/05/2015 12:26:21 PM: 5 DAYS

MORAGA -- This town is tantalizing close to the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, with its 8 square miles of hills, forests and canyons to hike and wander amid nature. But from Moraga and Lafayette, there is no way to access it. "Here is this beautiful park, but people here can't get to it," said John Sutter, an East Bay Regional Park District board member. "They have to drive 25 or 30 minutes to near Danville to find the nearest entrance."

Hoping to change that, the park district on Tuesday agreed to buy an 11.4-acre property that could provide the first public access to the Moraga side of the 5,300-acre regional wilderness.

The rural property on Valley Hill Drive near Bollinger Canyon Road "provides an exceptional opportunity for staging and trail connections," park staffers wrote in a report. The family that lived in a four-bedroom¿ house on the land was willing to sell, park officials said. The site has a flat area with potential to serve as a park entrance and staging area to park cars and begin hikes. And the trail routes on 1,000 acres of adjacent but unopened park land lead directly to the new property.

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Bev Lane, a park board member from Danville, said she's excited about the agreement because the district has been looking for more than a decade for public access to this part of Las Trampas Wilderness.

Public access to new or expanded parks is a critical issue as the park district -- already with 112,000 acres -- continues to acquire land with proceeds from a $500 million bond measure voters approved in 2008. "Buying new park land is sometimes easier than finding the public access to it," Lane said. Buying the land doesn't guarantee it will serve as a new park entrance, though. The district must study and assess alternative access sites, said Liz Musbach, the park district's land acquisition chief.

Before opening the area to the public, the park district also must make an amendment to its Las Trampas Wilderness land-use plan -- a process with public meetings and votes that can take years. There is no timetable for completing the amendment as park staff is busy with many amendments for new park areas. Big issues to resolve for any new park entrance include determining whether road improvements are needed and how to respond to neighbors' concerns about traffic and noise. Valley Hill Drive is a private road, officials said, and the park district would have to work with other owners of the road if it were to be widened or improved. Across the road from the new park purchase, landowner Dave Bruzzone is seeking Moraga's approval for a proposed 126-home development known as the Bollinger Valley Project. Meanwhile, the house on the park land can be used as a residence for a park employee or caretaker, officials said. "We have a lot of work ahead of us," Lane said, "but I'm encouraged we are closer to finding a way to provide access to this area of the park."

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Albany Beach dog debate continues at commission hearing

By Damin Esper, Correspondent, CC Times, February 4, 2015 POSTED: 02/04/2015 03:38:55 PM PST ALBANY -- A public hearing held Jan. 29 for a supplemental environmental impact report for improvements at Albany Beach saw a continuation of the ongoing debate over dogs at the waterfront area. A judge ruled last year that an SEIR was necessary because of a successful lawsuit that claimed the original environmental report didn't properly account for the effects of dog owners allowing their dogs to run off-leash at the beach. Comments made at the hearing hosted by the city Parks and Recreation Commission will be included with the final version of the supplemental report. The commission has no jurisdiction over the project, which is being overseen by the East Bay Regional Park District.

Robert and Carol Arnold, of Oakland, enjoy a walk on the beach with their black lab Oliver in Albany, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Canines and some recreational users are the basis of a legal action challenging the Environmental Impact Report for the restoration of Albany Beach. (Kristopher Skinner/Staff) ( Kristopher Skinner ) The beach project includes cleaning up debris, preserving wildlife areas, stabilization of the shoreline, a launch facility for small nonmotorized craft and trail improvements. An EIR for the project was certified by the regional park district last year but an environmental group called Sustainability, Parks, Recycling and Wildlife Defense Fund (SPRAWLDEF) filed suit, objecting to the EIR on multiple grounds. Last year, an Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled in SPRAWLDEF's favor criticizing how the issue of off-leash dogs at the beach was addressed in the report and dismissed the other claims. In response, the EBRPD created the supplemental report.

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Written comments are being taken through Feb. 11. The district will then either approve the SEIR, amend it or send it back for more work. No matter what, the conflict over dogs will continue. EBRPD manages the property, which is owned by the state of California and is part of the state park system. Off-leash dogs are banned on California beaches, but the law has generally not been enforced at Albany Beach. According to a survey done over 11 weeks last year, 247 out of 609 users had dogs and of the 305 canines counted, 251 were off-leash. Past enforcement of the law has been limited to signs on the beach warning that dogs are not allowed off leash, along with verbal warnings by park district staff. However, signs are constantly vandalized and removed. The district has said it lacks the resources to have a staff person on the beach at all times to enforce the law. The SEIR suggests that fencing could be put up to keep the dogs out of sensitive areas. Speakers at the hearing were divided. "It is wrong for the park district to reject its stewardship of its portion of the beach," Ellen Hershey told the commission, adding that while the city parks commission doesn't have jurisdiction, it should take an interest in enforcing the law. Caryl O'Keeffe said she hasn't been to the beach in some time, in part due to the dogs. "I'm not sure how I understand how the park district has money for fencing, but does not have money for enforcement," she said. "Presumably, it would have to be serious fencing to keep out people and dogs. It is my experience that fencing costs." Anne Bell told the commission that she goes to the beach with her dog and tries to respect other people's space, including that of small children. "We go where the children are not," she said. "It would be a real shame for people like me to not have access. I do try to be polite and I do try to be careful, and I think most of the people who go there are, with a few exceptions." Denise Macko echoed that sentiment. "I don't think I can recall one incident in all these years that was negative or harmful," she said. "We had a big dog and he swam all the time. We stayed over at the end.”

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Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Prompts Partial Closure Of Mt. Diablo State Park

February 2, 2015, CBS San Francisco

CLAYTON (CBS SF) — A portion of Mt. Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County will be closed to the public for five months to allow for the nesting season of a protected species, according to the East Bay Regional Park District. The closure started Sunday.

American peregrine falcons have been nesting in the Castle Rock area of the park since the late 1800s, park district officials said.

“They are closing that area just during the nesting season to try and help the birds to survive,” Seth Adams, conservation director of Save Mount Diablo, told KPIX 5.

The falcons were nowhere to be found at the park in the early 1950s due to a pesticide known as DDT, according to the park district.

“There was just one pair left in all of California down by Morro Bay,” Adams said.

Nonprofit Save Mount Diablo and the park district were able to release captive-bred peregrines to the site in the early 1990s and the birds have since resettled.

The species is known to be “territorial and highly sensitive” when their nesting is disturbed, according to park district officials.

The peregrine was once endangered and is now a fully protected species in the state.

Last month, the state Department of Parks and Recreation called for the closure that will last through July 31.

The Castle Rock area is at the park’s Pine Canyon section, which will also be closed to the public.

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“We encourage the falcons to nest here by trying to protect the site during the breeding season,” said Bridget Calvey, a supervisor for Diablo Foothills Regional Park, in a statement.

Signs will be posted in the park to notify visitors of the closure and educational panels will also be on display to educate the public about the falcons, district officials said.

The closed-off area can be viewed online at http://www.ebparks.org/Assets/Newsroom+Assets/DF+Falcons/Falcon+Area+Map .pdf.

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Dogs die from Lake Chabot toxic algae blooming in drought

By Denis Cuff, Bay area news group, February 1, 2015 UPDATED: 3 DAYS AGO

CASTRO VALLEY -- In another consequence of California's drought, three pet dogs have died after lapping up water in a popular recreation lake fouled by toxic algae flourishing in scarce rain and runoff.

The East Bay Regional Park District reported Saturday it is installing bigger and bolder signs at Lake Chabot Regional Park to warn dog owners of the danger after owners complained the notice was inadequate.

A chocolate Labrador died Wednesday after being exposed to lake water. Two dogs died in December as well, regional park officials confirmed. The algae produces toxins that attack the nervous system and liver of dogs.

The park district has long banned people and dogs from wading or swimming in Lake Chabot because it's an emergency backup drinking water source for the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Some dogs, however, go for a drink or a swim.

"Our hearts go out to the owners of these dogs that have passed away. It's tragic," said Carolyn Jones, a spokeswoman for the park district. "We are putting up more signs and making them more obvious to keep dogs away from the water."

Algae blooms have come and gone in regional park lakes over the years, with rain and runoff flushing away the impurities. But the drought stoked concentrations to toxic levels last year at Lake Temescal in Oakland and in the northwestern section of Lake Chabot.

Temescal, a 13-acre lake, was closed to swimmers for 46 days last year before it was treated with chemicals and reopened over Labor Day weekend. About the same time in September, the algae bloom took off in Lake Chabot. Park officials said it would be far more difficult to chemically treat Chabot Lake because it's much bigger -- 315 acres. And besides, officials said, body contact activities such as wading and swimming are still banned there. The park district did not issue a news release about the Chabot algae bloom to avoid alarming visitors, park officials said. But it did post signs at the park

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entrance, and employees cautioned entering drivers about the algae threatThe district also advises fishermen or boaters who touch the lake water to wash it off with fresh water. Fishermen are advised to clean the guts out of fish before cooking and heating them. In the meantime, Chabot Park remains open. Elsewhere in California, blue-algae blossoms occurred last year in the Copco Reservoir, on the Klamath River; and the Silverlake Reservoir, near Crestline, in Southern California. Contact Denis Cuff at 925-943-8267. Follow him at Twitter.com/deniscuff.

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East Bay's Park It: Mt. Diablo park's Castle Rocks closed to protect falcons

By Ned MacKay Columnist, CC Tmes, January 30, 2015 , CC TIMES

Visitors to Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area and Diablo Foothills Regional Park in Walnut Creek should be aware that the Castle Rock formations themselves have been designated off-limits from Sunday through July 31 to protect nesting birds. Signs have been posted at access points, and violators will be subject to a fine. The distinctive Castle Rock formations are actually located within Mt. Diablo State Park. However, park visitors often access them from the Stage Road Trail, which follows Pine Creek through Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, Diablo Foothills Regional Park and the state park.

The off-limits area includes all of the Castle Rocks east of the Stage Road Trail and Pine Creek. The Stage Road Trail itself is not affected and will remain open. Pine Creek is the boundary between Mt. Diablo State Park and the two regional parklands.

Peregrine falcons are the birds that the restriction is designed to protect. Peregrines are amazing predators. They hunt other birds and occasionally even bats, seizing them in midflight. Probably the fastest birds in the world, they have been clocked at more than 200 miles per hour during their power dives.

Regional and state park staffs are teaming up to encourage peregrine falcon nesting in the Castle Rocks. Peregrines have nested there in the past, so there's hope for the future.

Please abide by the posted regulations, and don't disturb the nesting birds. Public cooperation will be key to the success of the program.

BIRD WALKS: As long as we're talking about birds, East Bay Regional Park District naturalists lead free bird-watching walks regularly throughout the district. The distances generally are not long, and all levels of bird expertise are welcome.

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For example, there's a birding program from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Point Richmond, led by Anthony Fisher. Meet at the first parking lot off Dornan Drive after passing through the tunnel. There's another bird walk from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at Arrowhead Marsh by Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland, led by Sharol Nelson-Embry. And there's a bird walk from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park in Hayward. Meet at the May Road trailhead off Mission Boulevard. For more information about the Miller/Knox walk, call 510-544-2233. For Arrowhead Marsh call 510-544-3187. For Dry Creek Pioneer, call 510-544-3220. And there's more. Wildlife specialist Dave Reinsche, also known as "Doc Quack," is planning a sunrise-to-sunset "Bird-A-Thon" fundraising event on April 25. The idea is to travel through numerous regional parks to log sightings of 101 birds in a single day, while visiting several active bird research and restoration sites along the way. Tax-deductible donations that are raised will help to protect and expand nesting habitat for California least terns and western snowy plovers in the regional parks. Space on the Bird-A-Thon will be limited, and registration is required. For information, email [email protected] by April 10. Alameda: There's an interesting, behind-the-scenes program scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Crab Cove Visitor Center in Alameda, led by naturalist aide Morgan Dill. It's a tour of the center's aquarium and exhibits to learn about where the aquarium fish come from and how they are kept healthy. The group will also visit the Bay Lab to see more saltwater and freshwater animals. Crab Cove is at 1252 McKay Ave. off Alameda's Central Avenue. For information, call 510-544-3187. Oakland hills: At Leona Canyon in the Oakland hills, there's a naturalist-led Saturday Stroll planned from 10 a.m. to noon this weekend, led by naturalist aide Susan Ramos. This one is a 3-mile ascent to the top of the Artemesia Trail and back. Be advised: there are no restrooms in the park. Meet at the trailhead off Campus Drive via Keller Avenue. For information, call 510-544-3187.

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Antioch: The reptiles-in-residence at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch will meet and greet the public during a program from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Naturalist Kevin Dixon will show off the snakes at the upper parking lot at the end of Somersville Road, 3 miles south of Highway 4. It's a chance to view some interesting live animals under safe, controlled conditions. Oakley: An aquatic exploration is on tap from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley. Staff naturalists will help visitors use dip nets to discover what lies beneath the surface of the Delta waters. Big Break is at 69 Big Break Road off Main Street. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 3050. Job fairs: There are a wide variety of jobs available for youth and students ages 15 to 24 in the near-future and the summer in the East Bay Regional Parks. You can learn about them by attending either of two job fairs that the district is hosting. Lunch and giveaways will be provided. One fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the beach house at Lake Temescal, at the junction of Highways 13 and 24 in Oakland. Transportation will be provided from the MacArthur BART station in Oakland; pickup time is 8:30 a.m. sharp. The other fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at Big Break Visitor Center, 69 Big Break Road in Oakley. Transportation will be provided from the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART, with pickup time at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required for both job fairs. You can register online at www.ebparks.org or by calling 888-327-2757 and selecting option 2. For the Oakland fair, refer to course number 9052. For Big Break, the course number is 9053.

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As Sea Levels Rise, California Casts Wary Eye On Its Coast

January 29, 2015 12:00 am | Updated: 10:00 am, Thu Jan 29, 2015.

By Jeff Garberson

The coming decades will see a dramatic change in our relation with the California coastline, according to a number of scientific studies.

The Pacific Ocean is rising, these studies say. Much of our population, civil infrastructure and commerce are located at or near the coast. The powerful forces of erosion and storm damage will mean we have to move or reinforce some of these resources if we don’t want to lose them, according to the studies.

Even as far inland as the Tri-Valley, water quality and reliability may be threatened as higher ocean levels mean more salt water incursions into the Delta, noted Jill Duerig, general manager of Zone 7. Delta water conditions can affect millions of people in California.

Sea level study findings have been incorporated in planning and policy recommendations of state and regional organizations like the California Energy Commission, the state Department of Water Resources, the California Coastal Commission and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.

All such forward-looking studies carry ranges of uncertainty. The uncertainties become larger farther in the future. Still, there is good agreement on sea level rise along the California coast through about 2050, according to a 2012 report titled “Sea Level Rise in California, Oregon and Washington: Past, Present and Future.”

The study on which the report is based was carried out by the National Research Council, an arm of the National Academy of Sciences. It has formed much of the basis for state sea level rise planning.

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In California south of Mendocino, including the Bay Area, the Pacific will rise by as much as two feet by 2050 and possibly as much as 5.5 feet by 2100, the report says.

North of Mendocino, the rise is expected to be somewhat smaller because the coast itself is rising, pushed up as the floor of the Pacific Ocean dives under that part of North America. The uplift will diminish but not eliminate sea level rise so that by mid-century, the ocean north of Mendocino is expected to be as much as 1.6 feet higher than now. By 2100, it is expected to have risen as much as 4.7 feet.

South of Mendocino, the seismic forces are moving the coast laterally, so there is little if any uplift of the land to offset the rise of the ocean.

The studies have been conducted by mainstream scientific establishments like the National Research Council; the U.S. Geological Survey; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and UC Berkeley.

In a talk to the Valley Study Group meeting last week in Pleasanton, representatives of the California Coastal Commission described the phenomena underlying sea level rise as well as some of the challenges facing the state as it responds.

Lesley Ewing, a senior coastal engineer, said that over millions of years, the geologic record shows that oceans have risen and fallen with the ups and downs of global temperature. At the end of the last ice age, for example, the ocean level was some 400 feet lower than today because so much water was stored on land in the form of ice and snow.

The problem today, she said, is that global temperature is rising as greenhouse gases – especially carbon dioxide from human activities – accumulate to record levels in the atmosphere. These gases have the effect of trapping heat from the sun in the troposphere, the lower atmosphere.

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One reason sea level is rising is that the warmer oceans are expanding, Ewing said. Another is that rising temperatures are melting glaciers and ice sheets, adding to ocean volume.

Much of California’s population and infrastructure is located near the coast, she pointed out. Rising oceans threaten low lying transportation corridors, power plants, wastewater treatment plants, airports and other essential facilities that communities will have to move, reinforce or abandon as the oceans rise.

Hilary Papendick, a coastal program analyst at the Coastal Commission, described a condition called “sunny day flooding,” in which even without storms, high tides had closed roads and damaged infrastructure at Sunset Beach south of Los Angeles, blocking public access and generating the need for “costly emergency response.”

“With sea level rise, you might see this kind of flooding every day as a regular occurrence with high tide,” she said.

She cited a report from the Pacific Institute on critical infrastructure throughout the state. The report shows 28 wastewater treatment plants located in low lying areas statewide “that can be flooded with sea level rise.”

Twenty-two of those plants are “here in the Bay Area,” she said, including an 80- million-gallon-per-day plant of the East Bay Municipal Utilities District.

Another study, published by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for the California Energy Commission, found that that up to 25 coastal power plants and 86 electrical substations will be at risk from flooding and storm surges as the century progresses.

Regionally, organizations that deal with infrastructure and utilities have sea level rise very much in mind. Contra Costa Water District has factored future flood zones into planning for new facilities, and is remaining flexible for responding to

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It can keep customer water quality high by blending as needed from the big Los Vaqueros reservoir, she said.

East Bay Municipal Utilities District also pays close attention to sea level, said spokesperson Abby Figueroa. Very large “interceptor” pipes link shoreline communities to the District’s wastewater treatment plants, and engineers design these pipes to last 80 years or more despite the prospect of salt water corrosion.

The District also has large fresh water pipelines running through the Sacramento Delta, with some 15 miles above ground and protected by levees that must be maintained against sea water intrusion and the possibility of storm damage as the ocean levels rise.

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Livermore Will Look at Taking Stand on Tesla

Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:00 am | Updated: 6:21 am, Tue Feb 3, 2015. The Livermore City Council will consider sending a letter to the off-road division of the California Parks Department in support of preserving the Tesla area east of the city.

Councilmember Bob Woerner raised the issue during matters initiated by the council. He was responding to statements made by Nancy Rodrigue earlier in the meeting.

Woerner stated that if the city intends to take a position it may need to do so prior to release of the draft environmental impact report (DEIR), due out this summer.

He asked staff to provide information on what such a letter might say and when it should be sent.

In order to place the issue on an agenda, three councilmembers must agree. Laureen Turner and Steven Spedowfski endorsed Woerner's request.

Previously, the council had declined to take a position, asking only that staff monitor and review the DEIR. However, following last year's election the make- up of the council changed; a majority of three now supports looking at the issue.

In the late 1990s, the State of California Parks Department purchased about 3,400 acres in the southeast corner of Alameda County along the Tesla-Corral Hollow Road. The intent of the purchase was to expand the existing adjacent Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area off-highway vehicle park into the Tesla land.

The proposal has drawn opposition from an alliance of organizations led by Friends of Tesla.

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Rodrigue, a member of Friends of Tesla, told the council that the area contains deep canyons and forested ridges that make it a unique place.

In previous presentations, it has been pointed out that there are wildlife corridors along with rare and endangered plant and animal species. The long-deserted mining town from which the site gets is name is a source of Old California History. Native American artifacts can be found.

Rodrigue asked the council to take a stand supporting preservation. Once the DEIR is approved, the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission will vote. In her opinion, the majority of the commission is comprised of supporters of off-highway vehicle use, who will "rubber stamp" the plan.

"After that, the only option is a lawsuit," she stated.

Former Livermore Mayor John Shirley supported Rodrigue's request for the council to take a stand in favor of preservation.

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Arts, sports, robotics: Summer camps ready to take registrations January 29, 2015 , San Jose Mercury News

JJANUARY 29, 01/29/2015 11:05:13 AM | UPDATED: 7 DAYS AGJANU Summer vacation may seem far off but camps are already preparing to take sign-ups for children to stay active and engaged.

OHLONE FOR KIDS

Registration for the summer 2015 Ohlone for Kids and Teens program begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 1 at ohloneforkids.com.

Ohlone for Kids offers summer enrichment courses to East Bay families so that children entering grades four to 11 can continue learning over the summer.

Offerings include LOGO robotics, video game design, Java and Python programming, PSAT and SAT prep, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry prep, biotechnology, anatomy and biology, creative writing, renewable energy, musical theater and speech and debate.

Classes run Mondays to Thursdays. No classes on Fridays. Cost for classes is from $110 to $180 each. There are four 90-minute class periods a day.

 Session 1 from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, July 2  Session 2 from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 16  Session 3 from Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 30.

A one-week session for middle school students with career oriented offerings including engineering, computer programming and computer networking is scheduled Monday, Aug. 10 to Thursday, Aug. 13

For more information, call the Ohlone for Kids office at (510) 742-2304.Galileo camps

Galileo Learning is offering summer camps for pre-kindergarten to eighth-grade students at three Fremont school campuses from mid-June to early August.

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At Ardenwood and Gomes elementary schools, Camp Galileo hosts pre-kindergarten to students entering fifth grade for seven five-day sessions. Galileo Summer Quest, for students entering fifth to eighth grades, is to be held at Maloney Elementary School, also in seven five-day sessions.

Galileo Learning aspires to develop the next generation of innovators through art, science and outdoor activities.

The Ardenwood camp is scheduled from June 15 to July 31. The Gomes and Maloney camps are scheduled from June 22 to Aug. 7. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care from 8 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.

Cost for one week of Camp Galileo is $379 with registration before March 2 and $399 afterward.

Cost for one week of Galileo Summer Quest is $479 with registration before March 2 and $499 afterward.

For more information, visit galileo-camps.com or call 1 (800) 854-3684.

PARK'N IT DAY CAMP

Spend a whole week exploring and playing in the East Bay Regional Parks. Recreation leaders, lifeguards and naturalists provide supervision and an action- packed week of hiking, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and active fun in the great outdoors.

The program is for boys and girls ages 5 to 12, and there are 35 spots available in each session. Standard and Internet registration is open on Feb. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Sessions cost $200 for Fremont residents and $220 for non-residents. A family discount of 10-percent off registration applies for the second child of the same family. This only applies when both children register and pay in one transaction.

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 Session 1 will take place from Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and will take place at Contra Loma. The last day for Internet and standard registration is June 10 at 11:59 p.m.  Session 2 will take place from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and will take place at Miller Knox. The last day for Internet and standard registration is July 1 at 11:59 p.m.  Session 3 will take place from Monday, July 13 through Friday July 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and will take place at Ardenwood Historic Farm. The last day for Internet and standard registration is July 8 at 11:59 p.m.

TILDEN LITTLE FARM CAMP

Experience the old-time country farm lifestyle during a week of farm camp fun at Tilden Nature Area. Attendees will learn about caring for farm animals, harvesting, cooking, getting dirty and having fun. This camp is for boys and girls ages 8 to 11 and each session can take 24 attendees. Standard and Internet registration is open on Feb. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Sessions cost $260 for Fremont residents and $280 for non- residents.

A family discount of 10 percent off registration applies for the second child of the same family. This only applies when both children register and pay in one transaction.

 Session 1 will take place from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24,10 a.m.-4 p.m. The last day for online and standard registration is July 13 at 11:59 p.m.  Session 2 will take place from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The last day for online and standard registration is July 20 at 11:59 p.m.  Session 3 will take place from Monday, Aug. 3 through Friday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The last day for online and standard registration is July 27 at 11:59 p.m.  Session 4 will take place from Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The last day for online and standard registration is Aug. 10 at 11:59 p.m.

JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

Training Week offers a opportunity to meet the instructors before Junior Lifeguard sessions begin. Each afternoon will cover a variety of games and activities that are

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designed to help prepare the instructors for the summer. Having junior guards (ages 8 to 12) there will give the instructors a chance to practice different teaching methods and how to work with youth. Please pack a well-balanced, hearty snack and plenty of water. Sunscreen application is required throughout the afternoon. Uniforms will also be available for onsite purchase at a discounted price before the junior lifeguard season begins on June 22.

The Junior Lifeguard Training Week Program is organized into 4 afternoon sessions from 1-4 p.m. Participants must register for each afternoon session individually. Each session can have 25 participants.

There is a mandatory uniform fee. A complete uniform includes a hat, t-shirt and swim trunks with the Junior Lifeguard patch. For the training week, uniforms can be purchased on-site each day from 12:30-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Parents may purchase uniforms early on-line at originalwatermen.com.

 Session 1 will take place at Lake Anza on Monday, June 15.  Session 2 will take place at Lake Anza on Tuesday, June 16.  Session 3 will take place at Cull Canyon Regional Park on Wednesday, June 17.  Session 4 will take place at Lake Temescal on Thursday, June 18.

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Rescue workers release birds sickened by mysterious goo into East Bay

By Mark Prado, Bay Area News Group, January 28, 2015

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Twenty-four birds are released at Fort Baker on... (Frankie Frost—Marin Independent Journal)

MARIN ---- Twenty-four birds sullied by an unknown substance were released Wednesday morning at Fort Baker under the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge after being cleaned by rescue workers over the past several days. Volunteers huddled over colored boxes, which were then opened as the birds, mostly sea ducks, were released along the shoreline. "Today we're releasing the birds caught in the mystery goo," said Barbara Callahan, executive director of International Bird Rescue, which has worked to rehabilitate the birds found on East Bay shores covered in slime in recent days. "We've done everything that we know how to do at the care center to make sure these animals are healthy as they can be before they are released."

Fort Baker was chosen because of the large herring run currently underway. That provides a food source for the released birds. More of the birds are being cleaned and will be released in the coming days.

The source of the goo — which affected more than 300 birds near the San Leandro marina, the Hayward Regional Shoreline and parts of Alameda — is still being investigated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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"We are still in an analysis with the labs trying to identify the product that was on the birds," said Scott Murtha, a law enforcement official with Fish and Wildlife. "Right now we don't have a timeline. These things progress only so fast with the laboratory equipment available to us

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Chabot Space & Science Center's chief is stepping down

By Peter Hegarty bayareanewsgroup.com, January 28, 2015 POSTED: 01/28/2015 06:13:54 AM UPDATED: 01/29/2015 07:58:39 PM PST OAKLAND -- Alexander Zwissler, who serves as executive director and chief executive officer of Chabot Space & Science Center, will step down in June after eight years.

Zwissler is credited with helping Chabot attain national and international recognition through the development of its Bill Nye's Climate Lab, the Tales of the Maya Skies digital full-dome show and NASA's Touch-the-Sun exhibit. Zwissler also helped lead the expansion of Champions of Science and Galaxy Explorers, the center's teen programs. Over the next six months Zwissler will work closely with Chabot's board to ensure a smooth leadership transition, according to the Tuesday release announcing his departure.

Alexander Zwissler, executive director and chief executive officer of Chabot Space & Science Center, will step down in June after eight years. ( Chabot Space & Science Center ) "I love Chabot, and will remain deeply invested in its success," Zwissler said. "While there is never a great time to do so, I decided given the strong management team in place, supported by an engaged board of directors, now would be a good time to make the transition." During Zwissler's tenure, Chabot developed partnerships locally, nationally and internationally that have broadened its reach and leveraged its assets, including research quality telescopes. "We want to thank Alex for his work and all the accomplishments that we have seen here at the center since he joined us," said Michael Levi, the chairman of the board of the center's Joint Powers Agency. "We are very much looking forward to the next phase of Chabot's growth and development."

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Eric Rudney, the chair of the center's foundation, said: "I want to join Michael in his comments, and add that I and my fellow foundation board members are excited about Chabot's accomplishments under Alex's direction and the path he has set for the center's future growth. We very much look forward to supporting the transition and setting a strong course for the future." Zwissler last official day will be June 30. Before coming to Chabot in April 2007, Zwissler served as executive director of the Fort Mason Foundation from 1999 to 2006.

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January 27, 2015

Making the trek: Pole Hiking in the East Bay By Robbie Finley

With such rich natural beauty within the East Bay, it’s no wonder that hiking is one of the more popular outdoor pastimes. While hiking is a great way to exercise and experience natures beauty, many people are hesitant to engage in the activity because of physical demands on the lower body; if you have knee or balance problems, hiking can be inordinately challenging. Popular mobility coach and pole hiking instructor Jayah Faye Paley teaches a series of courses on hiking with poles through the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to eliminate fears and get people moving.

Everyone is covered in terms of their needs, she explained. EBRPD, the largest urban regional park district in America, has a multitude of parks and locations perfect for pole hiking. (There are) 65 parks to choose from! Paley enthused. As part of her arrangement with the Park District, Paley has access to a number of otherwise expensive facilities that allow her to conduct pole hiking classes for a very low price. (We have) access to these amazing parks, with amazing administration support, its pretty amazing! she said.

What are the benefits of pole hiking? Turns out, there are more than you might think. Optimal pole hiking will reduce stress on the lower body while distributing the load bearing to the upper body, improve power and endurance, and reduce the risk of falling. The numbers are impressive Ð a study by Dr. G. Neureuther in 1981 determined that up to 20 percent of the strain on your legs can be absorbed by poles while hiking. The Cooper Institute also estimates that pole hikers can burn anywhere from 20 to 40 percent more calories than regular hikers. (You) see people walking with poles and think they’re crutches, Paley explained, (but) you’re using more of your upper body Ð you get it all. That’s the beauty of this.

Pole hiking isn’t as common in the U.S. as it is in other places. In Europe, pole hiking is a status symbol, according to Paley. Her classes are aimed at two distinct groups of people Ð those who are already hikers and others seeking to regain mobility such as knee problems or other serious ailments. Mobility students in particular often see improvements by leaps and bounds after taking her courses. People get the poles and say, “Oh! Thank goodness, I can walk again!” One particular student of Paley’s, a 78-year-old woman, initially had trouble navigating curbs and the sidewalk. Now, Paley is proud to say, that student is a hiker.

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Paley’s pole hiking courses are offered every two months. She prefers to keep classes small so she can provide as much individual instruction as possible. Seemingly omnipresent in the bay’s parks as well, she teaches classes from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto. Paley recently signed on with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, a development with an amusing emergence. “A lady who runs the rec[reation] class (there) took my pole class!” Paley said. Class locations vary based on the participants Ð for hikers, weather is the big factor. For her mobility students and various support groups, Paley makes the trek to see them.

Besides technique, Paley focuses on educating her students about anatomy and other health aspects of pole hiking. “Everybody has a spine,” she explained. ÒI talk about optimal use; it’s what enables people to achieve the benefits. “Training poles are provided by Paley to help students determine what style of pole will be best for them, based on features including adjustability, weight, materials used, singular or pairs. “ [Optimal pole use] is different for different people; its hands on, in real time. If you live in the Bay Area, take the class!” she said.

The parks available for pole hiking within the EBRPD are some of the most diverse and beautiful you’re likely to find anywhere. Tilden Regional Park is one of Paley’s favored locales for pole hiking. “It is a magical place” a wonderful garden. It’s like visiting the entire state of California botanically.”

Paley’s next hike, “Poles: Basic Skills and Techniques Plus Hike,” will be held Saturday, February 7 at Sunol Regional Wilderness. Registration is required; sign up by February 3. Additional classes will be held on February 26 at Kennedy Grove, February 27 at Tilden Park, and February 28 at Black Diamond.

For more information on pole hiking classes offered by the EBRPD, please visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/# or Paley’s personal site at www.polesformobility.com.

Poles: Basic Skills & Techniques Plus Hike Saturday, Feb 7 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunol Regional Wilderness Area Green Barn Visitor Center 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol (510) 544-3249

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Facing up to the grim reality of sea-level rise — How can we save our shoreline communities?

January 27, 2015 Sierra Club Yodeler

Author Arthur Feinstein leads a talk at the MLK, Jr. Regional Shoreline

The City of Oakland is considering an 800-acre development along its San Leandro Bay shoreline (just opposite the Oakland airport) called the Coliseum Area Specific Plan, or Coliseum City.

The City of Newark is considering a 500-acre development on wetlands and low- lying land immediately adjacent to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

What do these proposals have in common with the San Francisco and Oakland airports, as well as the campuses of Google, Apple, and Hewlett-Packard? At least one startling fact: they are all likely to be under water by the year 2100 — if not sooner.

While it still defies one’s imagination, the reality of climate disruption and sea- level rise is that many, if not most, of our bayshore communities face potential inundation from a three- to six-foot rise in the Bay’s water level. And by inundation we are not talking about occasional flooding, but rather being underwater all the time as the Bay rises above present shoreline elevations.

Add an increased number of extreme weather events (remember last December’s four to 11 inches of rain in one day) and even those shoreline communities not

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It is a grim picture but an all-too-likely reality. The question now is: what do we do about it? The best solution, of course, is to stop global climate disruption altogether, and the Club is doing all it can in that area. Unfortunately, it is probably already too late to avoid some of the worst impacts.

So what can we do to mitigate these impacts? It is a question all the regional agencies are considering. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission — the state agency charged with protecting San Francisco Bay— recently adopted a Climate Change Amendment to its Bay Plan that calls for halting new developments along the shoreline until we figure out how we can protect them, or whether we should build them at all.

The fact is, shoreline protection such as levees is expensive, and, as we’ve seen in New Orleans, not a sure thing. There are estimates that building levees around the Bay could cost many tens or hundreds of billions of dollars. Where would that money come from? And who will pay for their maintenance? Moreover, the environmental impacts of traditional-style levees are immense, including wetland destruction and loss of habitat for fish and other species.

The Coliseum Area Specific Plan would create three new professional athletic stadiums, many units of housing, and lots of commercial property. Although Oakland can probably use all of this, its location is highly questionable. Most of the site was once the tidal marshes of San Leandro Bay, filled in with soil from the early 1930s into the 1960s.

The Coliseum project extends to the shoreline of San Leandro Bay, one of the Central Bay’s richest aquatic wildlife habitats, sustaining tens of thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds. The Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Park located on San Leandro Bay would be adjacent to the proposed development. This park’s waters and wetlands support one of the largest populations of the endangered California clapper rail (now called Ridgway’s rail). Massive development is not usually a good neighbor to a flourishing wildlife habitat and it is likely that Coliseum City would have devastating impacts on this rich aquatic habitat.

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Similarly, the Newark development is located on a site that was once known as the Whistling Wings and Pintail duck clubs. Its wetlands support the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse—the only mammal to survive on saltwater and found only in San Francisco Bay. The Newark site once hosted thousands of waterfowl, but its wetlands are now drained yearly. Nevertheless, the site is included in the expansion boundary of the National Wildlife Refuge and it offers a rare opportunity to restore an entire tidal marsh slough system — if we can succeed in stopping the development.

It will take our best efforts, and huge amounts of money, to save our existing shoreline communities. Does it make sense to build new communities in these threatened areas? We don’t think so. Recently, the Newark project lost a battle in court for failing to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act’s requirement for full analysis of the project’s impacts. While this doesn’t kill the project, it does give Newark residents and others a chance to reexamine it and discuss how appropriate it is to build in lands that will be submerged someday soon. Meanwhile, the comment period for the Oakland project’s environmental impact report just ended, and the Bay Chapter submitted a letter expressing the concerns just discussed. There are many steps yet to go in this project and lots of opportunities for citizens to take part in the decision-making process. If you are interested in engaging in how the Bay Area should address sea-level rise, contact Arthur Feinstein at (415)680-0643. You are also invited to attend the Conservation Committee’s regular meetings, held on the first Thursday of each month at the Chapter office.

— Arthur Feinstein

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Flammable eucalyptus may stay under FEMA plans for East Bay Hills

January 27, 2015, Sierra Club Yodeler

Eucalyptus in the Berkeley hills; photo by “jariceiii” on Flickr Creative Commons

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finally completed its long-awaited environmental review of grant applications for over $5.5 million from the City of Oakland, UC Berkeley, and the East Bay Regional Park District to fund vegetation management in the East Bay Hills. While the Sierra Club supports the vegetation-management approach proposed by Oakland and UC Berkeley, in the case of the Park District, we do not support thinning eucalyptus groves rather than removing the flammable trees altogether—an approach FEMA seems ready to fund in the case of the Park District. The Sierra Club believes that that approach could lead to another 1991 firestorm.

The Sierra Club, Claremont Conservancy, the Golden Gate Audubon Society, SPRAWLDEF, and the California Native Plant Society have all advocated for a land-management approach that over time removes all of the flammable eucalyptus and pine trees so that less-flammable native habitat can reclaim those areas. The approach has other benefits as well: management of native habitat is

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more cost effective, and restoration of native habitat would provide an opportunity for the return of endangered species like the Alameda whipsnake.

Both the University of California and the City of Oakland proposed fire- management plans that received the support of the environmental community because they met the goals noted above. The East Bay Regional Park District plan, on the other hand, would prevent the restoration of native vegetation like oaks, bay, and laurel, and would be so high-maintenance as to be financially unsustainable. The end result of the Park District’s plan would be thousands of acres of flammable eucalyptus that would pose a significant fire risk.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biological opinion calls for the restoration of whipsnake habitat through the removal of the eucalyptus and restoration of native habitat. FEMA, however, appears to be endorsing work that would not be consistent with that opinion. Opponents of the vegetation-management approach endorsed by UC Berkeley, the City of Oakland, the Sierra Club, and many other local environmental groups try to scare people with false claims that this constitutes “clear cutting” and would involve large-scale “spraying” of herbicides. This is just not true.

The Sierra Club and other groups will be monitoring FEMA’s final decision on the grant requests and will make recommendations as to what further actions we should take on this issue. We believe we can have vegetation that is fire safe, promotes restoration of native habitat, and encourages the return of endangered species.

— Norman La Force

152 Generations of Bay Chapter activists honored at 90th anniversary celebration

January 27, 2015 Sierra Club Yodeler Feb – March 2015 2014 was a year of many anniversaries: the 90th anniversary of the Bay Chapter, the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the centennial of John Muir’s death, and the 20th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act. All these momentous occasions gave the Bay Chapter the opportunity to reflect on past achievements and honor the activists whose vision and passion have guided us for close to a century. At the Chapter’s birthday party in November, we honored a small number of our dedicated activists with the following awards:

Edward Bennett, Edward Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award A true Golden Sierran, Ed Bennett was elected to the Chapter Executive Committee in 1969, and served as Chapter chair, treasurer, or assistant treasurer for a period of 30 years. He takes special pride in his work on the successful campaign 1972 campaign for Proposition 20, the Coastal Initiative, which provides protection for much of the California coastline, and Proposition 70, the Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act of 1988, which provided $25 million to help establish the East Bay Shoreline Park. In 1976 Ed founded the slide-lecture series “EVENTS,” which continued for 16 years and provided the Chapter with a major source of funding.

Dick Schneider, Acre by Acre Award Dick Schneider’s 40-year “career” in the Sierra Club has ranged from environmental research on high-altitude Sierra Nevada lakes to work on energy, toxics, and population issues as a Club leader. Dick’s leadership has been instrumental to campaigns to protect unincorporated eastern Alameda County land from sprawl and other harmful development. He has been involved in numerous growth-control initiatives in Fremont, Livermore, Hercules, Moraga, and Dublin, where in 2014 he helped lead the successful campaign to defeat a developer-backed initiative that would have broken the city’s new urban-growth boundary and authorized urban sprawl in rural Doolan Canyon

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For a sustainable Bay Area, tracking the viability of a key smart- growth program

January 27, 2015 Sierra Club Yodeler Feb – March 2015

Priority Development Areas shown in pink. Image courtesy of MTC, 2013. This article is the first in a series about the Bay Area’s Priority Development Areas, or PDAs, and the Sierra Club’s efforts to ensure that this critical smart-growth program is implemented successfully and sustainably.

In 2015, the Bay Chapter’s Transportation and Compact Growth Committee will focus special attention on two related subjects: 1) working to make Priority Development Areas (PDAs) a success, and 2) attempting to shift the focus of county Congestion Management Agencies from congestion management to greenhouse-gas reductions.

PDAs, or Priority Development Areas, are areas targeted for infill development alongside public transit. Successful PDAs should be developed as “complete communities”—that is, they should provide amenities and services to meet the day-to-day needs of residents in a pedestrian-friendly environment. The goal of PDAs is to ensure sustainable housing growth even as the region’s population booms (by one estimate, the Bay Area will be home to an additional two million new residents by 2040). Successful implementation of the region’s PDAs should

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PDAs are the core smart-growth program of Plan Bay Area, the region’s integrated land-use and transportation plan. The integrated approach to regional development was a result of the California Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375), which set regional emissions-reduction targets and required each region to develop a strategy to reach that goal. Plan Bay Area was the region’s roadmap to reaching required cuts to per-capita greenhouse-gas emissions of 7% by 2020 and 15% by 2035; and to sustainably house the influx of new residents.

Thus, the 2013 Regional Transportation Plan (Plan Bay Area) was, for the first time, the joint responsibility of the transportation agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and the land-use and housing agency, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). As noted in Plan Bay Area, to meet the requirements of SB 375, “Plan Bay Area directs more future development to areas that are or will be walkable and bikeable and close to public transit, jobs, schools, shopping, parks, recreation and other amenities.”

This summer, the Sierra Club and Communities for a Better Environment settled a lawsuit brought against MTC and ABAG, the agencies in charge of Plan Bay Area. The lawsuit alleged several areas of concern with regard to the Plan’s ability to meaningfully address its stated goals of reducing climate change; securing the health and safety of vulnerable communities; and promoting sustainable growth. A key concern was the viability of PDAs in the first iteration of Plan Bay Area. The Sierra Club and others were troubled by the fact that some PDAs have little or no access to public transit, and that there was no guarantee as to what to expect in the future in terms of the provision of adequate service. Further, several PDAs are vulnerable to earthquake hazards or flooding from sea-level rise, while others potentially pose a risk to nearby natural resources.

One of the agreements reached in the settlement is that there will be an analysis of PDA performance before the next update of Plan Bay Area in 2017. The Sierra Club will support PDAs that ABAG and MTC demonstrate are likely to be successful. But if a particular area has flaws that suggest it will not be viable as a PDA, then it is not unreasonable for the responsible agencies to consider taking the area off of the PDA list and to stop providing funds to support its development.

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MTC and ABAG have now begun work on developing the successor to Plan Bay Area. It will be interesting to see the PDA analysis as the new plan is assembled.

Stay tuned for the next article in this series, which will appear in the April-May 2015 issue of the Yodeler. The next article will review two East Bay PDAs: one that looks like it will be a success, and another that has several troublesome factors.

— Matt Williams

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www.ebparks.org 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct Oakland, CA 94605

News Release – East Bay Regional Park District

Release date: Immediate

Contact: Public Information Representative Isa Polt-Jones, 510-544-2207 Diablo Foothills Park Supervisor Bridget Calvey, 510-544-3086 EBRPD Wildlife Manager Doug Bell, 510-544-2341 California Department of Parks and Recreation Media Contact Ryen Goering, 925-673-2895

Castle Rock Area In Mount Diablo State Park to Close for Falcon Nesting Season Walnut Creek, CA.

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (Ca. State Parks) announced on January 22, that the area known as “Castle Rock” in Mount Diablo State Park will be closed to visitors from February 1st to July 31st to help protect the American peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum). This protected species is territorial and highly sensitive to disturbance during nesting season. The rocks – located in Pine Canyon – are closed to all access during these same months each year.

This site was a historic nesting location for the bird, known by naturalists and scientists dating back to the late 1800s. The falcons disappeared from the area by the early 1950s due to the use of the pesticide DDT. In the 1990s, Save Mount Diablo and the East Bay Regional Park District cooperated to release captive-bred peregrines at the site; they have since resettled at the site.

“This magnificent falcon was endangered, but it has returned to its historical nests sites on the rocks of Pine Canyon, thanks to the banning of DDT and reintroduction by the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group in cooperation with California State Parks, the East Bay Regional Park District, and funders,” said EBRPD Wildlife Manager Doug Bell, who has studied the birds.

California State Parks has partnered with East Bay Regional Park District, the operator of the Diablo Foothills Regional Park, which neighbors the closed area, to educate rock climbers and the general public of this closure and the importance of protecting the

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falcon. Signs and educational panels will be placed in the area to advise and educate users about the closure. Rock climbers will be encouraged to utilize an alternate climbing area of the park during the closure.

“We encourage the falcons to nest here by trying to protect the site during the breeding season,” noted Diablo Foothills Park Supervisor Bridget Calvey of EBRPD. “Closing the area gives the falcons peace and quiet so they can produce the next generation.”

The distinctive Castle Rock formations are actually located within Mount Diablo State Park. However park visitors often access them from the Stage Road Trail, which follows Pine Creek through Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, Diablo Foothills Regional Park, and the state park. The off-limits area includes all of the Castle Rocks east of the Stage Road Trail and Pine Creek. The Stage Road Trail itself is not affected and will remain open. Pine Creek is the boundary between Mount Diablo State Park and the two adjacent regional parklands.

“There are plenty of other trails to explore in the area,” noted Calvey. “We hope visitors will take the opportunity to get to know other routes – and share them with their friends.”

Although the peregrine is no longer endangered, it is still a fully protected species in California, and disturbance of nesting peregrines is punishable by fines and even arrest. Please abide by the posted regulations, and don’t disturb the nesting birds. Public cooperation will be key to the success of the program.

California State Parks Mission To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation.

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful public parks and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco Bay, established in 1934. The system comprises 119,000 acres in 65 parks including over 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature learning.

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By Peter Fimrite, January 25, 2015, SF Chronicle

The deaths of birds from a sticky goo on San Francisco Bay this past week signaled an environmental emergency, but the network of skilled government agencies trained to swiftly respond to bay disasters was nowhere to be found.

That’s because the multiagency response that would have immediately mobilized containment and cleanup to prevent further damage is usually triggered only if the substance on bay waters is petroleum-based and reported by a company or ship.

What happened instead was a tepid reaction that was nothing close to the coordinated effort that happens when, say, a tanker ship sideswipes the Bay Bridge and spews fuel oil. The result was that wildlife agencies were on their own to cope with the crisis as the number of injured and dying birds soared.

More than a week has passed since the first birds covered in the gray goo turned up on the bay shoreline, but the substance has yet to be identified. More than 150 birds have died and more than 300 have been undergoing cleaning and treatment by a nonprofit wildlife rescue group. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating, putting a collection of gunk samples through a battery of tests at the department’s Sacramento laboratory. Results of necropsies on the

160 dead birds have not been released. Meanwhile, no state money has been made available for cleanup, rescue work, feeding or rehabilitation.

Spending $9,500 a day

“We are bearing the entire cost of the animal care from the time they get to the center to the time they are hopefully released,” said Barbara Callahan, interim director of the nonprofit International Bird Rescue center in Fairfield, which is spending an estimated $9,500 a day rescuing and rehabilitating the gummed-up waterfowl brought to the facility. “I would love to see some agency say, 'Yes, we’ll help you with the cost of this,’ but it seems to be outside of everybody's department.”

The problem is that the comprehensive nationwide law designed to minimize the impact of oil spills does not include other pollutants in the carefully laid out protocols that govern disaster response. Oil spills in California generally involve the establishment of a cleanup command structure involving the U.S. Coast Guard and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response.

The Coast Guard did a flyover of the bay after the first birds were discovered, but spotters did not locate a slick or plume in the water. A Coast Guard spokesman said the agency does not get involved in such incidents unless petroleum or a polluting vessel is identified.

Oil spills only

“When it is not a petroleum compound, and it is not readily identified, it becomes more difficult to activate the system because the system was developed for oil spill response,” said Mike Ziccardi, director of the state-financed Oiled Wildlife Care Network at UC Davis.

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It’s a troubling situation because California’s system for handling oil spills is considered one of the nation’s most sophisticated, honed by practice and an embarrassing lesson on what not to do that regulators won’t soon forget.

Everyone agreed something had to be done after the container ship Cosco Busan sideswiped the Bay Bridge the morning of Nov. 7, 2007, spilling more than 50,000 gallons of fuel oil into the bay. The disaster caused an uproar after it was revealed that miscommunication and foot-dragging allowed nearly the entire day to pass without attempts to contain the spill. By nightfall, strong bay currents had dispersed the sludge and fouled beaches throughout the Bay Area. Some 26 miles of shoreline were coated with oil, and an estimated 6,849 birds and thousands more fish were killed. The spill cost about $70 million to clean up.

The incident prompted officials to plan for the next bay emergency. Training was expanded, communications among government agencies improved and emergency response handbooks were provided to local yacht owners and marinas. The state provided grants to local governments to acquire booms and other oil spill cleanup equipment.

The first test of the new system occurred in 2009 when the Panamanian tanker Dubai Star spilled bunker fuel south of the Bay Bridge. Patrol boats, oil skimmers, utility boats and helicopters were deployed and 11,000 feet of boom were laid. There was, nevertheless, a gap of about four hours between the time the spill was reported and the time booms were placed around the ship, enough time for the thick black oil to disperse and wash ashore, authorities said.

Exxon Valdez disaster

162 The response was improved in 2013 when another tanker crashed into the Bay Bridge. No oil was spilled, but the response was immediate and comprehensive.

California’s oil spill program is a product of the federal Oil Pollution Act of 1990, passed a year after the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska's Prince William Sound. It required oil tankers and other ships to, among other things, hire cleanup managers in case of an accident. The law requires ship owners to outline oil spill prevention and response plans, have enough insurance to cover up to $1 billion in damage, and designate a management company and “oil spill response organization” to clean up in the event of an accident.

Ships that are carrying oil as cargo or fuel are required to immediately notify the various agencies, including local emergency management officials and the Coast Guard, whenever there is a problem. The response protocol in California includes mobilization of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network and International Bird Rescue, which occupies a 10,000-square-foot building owned by the state.

None of this applies, however, when something other than oil or fuel is spilled.

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a written statement that the agency “does have a dedicated program for oil spill response, but does not have an analogous program for other types of pollution.”

The fact that the mystery gunk circulating around the bay is not petroleum is only one of the problems. Nobody knows how the glutinous globules got into the bay, let alone who is responsible, so there are no deep pockets available to dig into.

The spiller pays

“In the U.S., it is a spiller-paid system. If a spiller is identified, there is the potential of getting cost recovery,” said Ziccardi, who has provided wildlife rescue center workers with equipment and volunteers, but cannot provide money. “The systems that we have in place ideally could be activated and fully implemented no matter what the cause, but the fact is that there are regulations that limit some of

163 those abilities to respond. In this case, the rehabilitation organizations have to take the lead.”

The goo problem is not nearly as bad as the Cosco Busan disaster or the Dubai Star spill, but wildlife biologists wonder what would happen if it were. Who would handle a pollution catastrophe in which oil wasn’t involved? It is, they say, a legislative missing link.

“It’s a loophole in the law that needs to be fixed, even if we don't know who the entity is, because how fast you respond to these incidents is critical,” said Cindy Margulis, executive director of Golden Gate Audubon. “If you don't deploy enough resources to find all these birds and collect them, you have a wildlife emergency that is even worse.”

Rebecca Dmytryk, president and chief executive officer of Wildlife Emergency Services, a Bay Area organization dedicated to improving wildlife emergency response, said the protocols for handling pollution in the bay need to be expanded beyond petroleum-based products.

“We're all on our own and that's the sad part,” Dmytryk said. “It's really frustrating, and I'm sure it’s frustrating for the agencies too that wildlife and bay habitat are being damaged. I just know we have to get better because this is not the last time that something like this is going to happen.”

Callahan said she does not blame the state or its workers for failing to fund the goo response. State fish and wildlife officials have done everything they could under the circumstances, she said.

“They've followed up on every suggestion, taken samples of feathers and carcasses and I have seen several of our colleagues at the Oiled Wildlife Care Network volunteering their time and helping,” she said. “It would be great if something like this were covered, but I know that state funding comes from the oil industry. I get it, but it doesn't seem very fair right now.”

164 Peter Fimrite is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: [email protected]. Twitter: @pfimrite.

How to help

To report a sick or dead bird, or donate money to help offset costs to the International Bird Rescue, go to the organization’s website, http://www.bird- rescue.org/.

People can also report distressed birds on http://goo.gl/forms/cRxIyc1bTx or by calling Wildlife Emergency Services at (831) 429-2323. To volunteer, e-mail Rebecca Dmytryk at [email protected].

Note: Bird Rescue officials are asking the public not to go out to the beach or show up at the center. Only trained volunteers can collect and clean birds.

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January 23, 2015

Masonic Hall should donate the property Measure KK, proposed by the Masonic Hall of Union City to commercially develop the restricted flatlands off the Mission Boulevard, was rejected by the Union City voters by more than 65 percent in the last election. This was a ballot measure that divided the community badly. The hurt still lingers. The image of the Masonic Hall, one of the top employers in Union City, was damaged heavily. In the final weeks of the campaign, the voters were bombarded with large and colorful mailers saying "we have listened to you" and promised to keep 30 acres of the flatland if the voters approve development in the other 30 acres. Voters turned it down. This is the second time the voters said with more than 65 percent majority that the flatlands should be preserved. According to the website, Masonic Homes of California was started more than a century ago in the spirit of charity. Charity being in the very core of the Masonic Hall, they can make one big charity now. Masonic Hall should listen to the voters for one last time and donate the entire flatlands of 63 acres to the East Bay Regional Park District with restrictions placed in the deed conveying the property that no structures are to be built on the land. This will make their name cherished forever in the history of Union City. Subru Bhat, Union City January 29, 2015

Letter's call for huge donation unrealistic Regarding "Masonic Hall should donate the property," letters, Jan. 23: I wonder if there is any person in Union City who would donate a $10 million piece of land and receive nothing in return? The Masonic Home offered to leave more than one-third of the 63 acres as open land if allowed to build one- to two- story buildings on the northern portion. This was the Measure KK proposal.

Bruce Smith, Union City

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Developer releases tentative plan for Oak Knoll project

By Matthew Artz [email protected], January 22, 2015 POSTED: 01/28/2015 01:49:24 OAKLAND -- Foiled in its first attempt to build a major subdivision in the Oakland hills, a development firm is pressing ahead with one of the city's largest housing projects in decades.

On Jan. 22, SunCal gave city officials their first glimpse of its new plan to build 935 homes on the grounds of the former Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, just east of Interstate 580 in East Oakland.

The Irvine-based development firm is proposing a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments as well as a small retail center and 83 acres of open space on the 187-acre site. The firm hopes to break ground in 2017.

"This is an incredible piece of dirt," SunCal's Pat Kelleher said. "It's in a great location. And there is a lot of demand for this type of housing in the Bay Area."

The site offers one of the last opportunities for a large-scale subdivision development in Oakland. Only the 3,100-unit Brooklyn Basin apartment complex is larger among projects in Oakland's development pipeline.

Councilman Larry Reid, who represents the surrounding community on the City Council, said the thousands of new residents would boost business in his district and help revitalize the neighboring commercial corridor across the freeway. "It will help transform East Oakland," Reid said. "I'm just happy that it's back on track and moving forward."

SunCal started work on the project in 2005, when the firm partnered with Lehman Brothers to buy the parcel for $100.5 million.

The project collapsed when Lehman Brothers went bankrupt in 2008, but SunCal purchased it from Lehman's estate last year for $76 million.

The current proposal includes 25 fewer homes and about 30 more acres of open space, including hiking trails.

In response to concerns from nearby residents, houses are no longer planned for the knoll area, which has sweeping views of San Francisco, Kelleher said.

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One change less likely to please neighbors and the city is that the new proposal doesn't include funds to restore the once-stately Officer's Club, which has sustained substantial damage since the hospital was shuttered.

Nearby residents have played an active role in the site, first working with SunCal on the original project and then in working with the city to force Lehman to demolish the existing structures and fence off the property.

After Lehman's bankruptcy, vandals stripped wiring, pipes and metal from the remaining structures, and squatters took over several buildings.

The city had to file a claim against Lehman in bankruptcy court to get the property secured and the buildings, other than the Officer's Club, demolished.

Donald Mitchell, of the Oak Knoll Coalition, said neighbors still have concerns about traffic and other issues, but have been meeting with SunCal and generally prefer the new proposal to the former one.

"The overwhelming number of neighbors want to see something done down there, as long as it's done responsibly," he said.

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Recent rains provide no respite for Pleasanton lake

By Jeremy Thomas [email protected], January 13, 2015 POSTED: 01/12/UPDATED: 01/13/2015 06:07:54 AM PST PLEASANTON -- Piers that would normally be floating in six feet of water are sitting on dry land, a boat launch ramp is fully exposed to the elements, and anglers are relegated to fishing from the ever-expanding shoreline of Shadow Cliffs Lake.

Despite December storms that prompted flood warnings and brought more than eight inches of rain to areas of the Tri-Valley, the much-needed precipitation did little to relieve the drought's impact on the former gravel quarry between Livermore and Pleasanton. The lake's water level is down to its lowest mark in decades, if not ever -- 10 feet below normal for the winter season -- and district officials are waiting to find out when it can be filled again, according to East Bay Regional Park District's Chief of Park Operations Mark Ragatz. "We've never seen it this low," said Ragatz, who has 30 years experience with the district and seven more as a Shadow Cliffs lifeguard.

Because it doesn't benefit much from runoff, Shadow Cliffs relies on water pumped from Arroyo Del Valle to maintain its levels. The Zone 7 Water Agency hasn't made the determination on whether or not to pump in more and won't until forecasters have a better indication of how much rain to expect in 2015, district officials said. "We're basically at the mercy of the drought," said Shadow Cliffs park ranger Mike Gillaspie. "They can't give us a timeline as to when we can do that."

Zone 7 Water Agency General Manager Jill Duerig said the agency likely won't know if more water can be pumped to Shadow Cliffs until April, when the state's annual sustainability report is completed.

"The state has told us for this year the preliminary allocation is 10 percent, which is better than last year, but it's still 90 percent below our total allocation," Duerig said. "We'll have to be looking at how we can best use that water."

The lackluster water levels are hampering boating at Shadow Cliffs -- the boat rental facility, food concessions, and boat launch have been closed until further notice, although watercraft that can be carried, such as canoes and kayaks, are still permitted. On a positive note, the fishing is excellent, as the lake is planted regularly with trout, catfish and other species. "The lake is getting smaller so there's less places for the fish to hide," Gillaspie said. "The fishermen are still coming."

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Concord resident Carl Moyer said he's been fishing at Shadow Cliffs for 10 years and has never seen the water so low. He spent his Friday morning catching trout from the shoreline.

"You can't launch a boat at all, so that's inconvenient, but the fishing from the shore is actually quite good," Moyer said. "Hopefully they'll get some more water in here so we can get the boats back out there."

Craig Imazumi of San Jose, who cast his line from a pier beached on the dry, rocky ground, said he's visited Shadow Cliffs about once a month for the past three years.

"Normally, this pier would be floating, but we're in a drought, so there's not much we can do," Imazumi said. "The (park district) has done a great job. They keep stocking it so that's all we can ask for."

Most anglers took a positive view of the situation, like Van Nguyen from San Leandro, who showed off two trout he'd caught that morning. "I think it's better for fishermen to catch because the fish are more dense in one spot," he said.

"The drought's a good thing," echoed John Tran of Union City. "I catch more fish now than ever before."

While Shadow Cliffs is troubling to the park district, it's a different story at Lake Del Valle, an integral reservoir for the State Water Project. Water levels there have reached their seasonal norms and are nearly full, according to district officials.

"There was a concern all summer about maybe trying to close the park," said Park Craft Specialist Justin Hancock. "We didn't know from month-to-month whether the lake was going to be drained. But now that it's rained, there's less concern about how much water we'll have for this coming summer. It's a relief for us that we've filled up."

Hancock said the district anticipates the state's Department of Water Resources to pump water from the San Joaquin Delta to get the lake to normal summer levels, but will know for sure by Memorial Day.

"Even if we didn't get any rain, we'd still be OK for recreational use," Hancock said.

Contact Jeremy Thomas at 925-847-2184. Follow him at Twitter.com/jet_bang.

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Guest commentary: Say no to toxic oil trains for the future of our children

By Carolyn Norr © , 2015 Bay Area News Group, January 13, 2015 POSTED: 01/12/2015 01:16:34 PMUPDATED: 01/12/2015 04:59:43 PM PST I haven't met Greg Garland, CEO of Phillips 66. I don't know if he has kids, and if he does, I don't know what he tells them about the world. But I know he has a plan, one I'm not sure how to explain to my own children, to ship tar sands crude oil by rail through my town.

As a mom, this is in no way OK with me. These oil trains spill poisons, leak toxins into the air, and contribute to the climate chaos my kids will be dealing with their entire lives.

In June, the Oakland City Council took an admirable stand against oil trains coming through our city. But now Phillips 66 proposes an expansion of its facility 250 miles south of here, that would bring a mile-long toxic train every day past our homes and schools.

It's up to the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors to decide whether to allow that. Supervisors will be voting in early 2015. So now, I'm inviting any concerned parent, along with the City Council, to speak and urge them to protect our families by rejecting Garland's plan.

Phillips's latest environmental review admits that the proposed facility would create "significant and unavoidable" levels of air pollution, with increased health risks -- particularly for children -- of cancer, heart disease, asthma and more. Oakland already has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the country. Garland must not be one of the growing number of people who watch our kids deal with this, or he might reconsider.

Meanwhile, across the U.S. and Canada, oil train derailments, spills and fires are increasing as Garland and his colleagues in big oil move more oil by rail. The tar sands crude Phillips would be moving through our city is particularly toxic: the same carcinogenic, impossible-to-clean-up stuff of the infamous Keystone XL pipeline.

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In Oakland, the potential spill zone includes much of downtown and the flatlands, where kids are already dealing with more than their fair share of dangers. Besides, tar sands oil creates particularly huge amounts of the global warming gasses that are driving the climate into chaos. What we burn now, our kids will be dealing with their entire lives. Scientists agree that a global temperature rise of 3.6 degrees may well be inevitable, and with it a level of droughts, super storms, forest fires and famines beyond anything we've seen. Now we are fighting against the real possibility the temperature could increase twice that, making my kids' very survival uncertain. As a mom, it's crazy for me to know that. And when I hear about plans to deny or ignore those facts, I have to say no. I don't know Greg Garland personally. I don't know if every night he tucks in his kids and tell them they are safe. But that is what I do, and I don't mean my reassuring words to be hollow. I invite the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors, my City Council, and everyone who cares about the safety and future of families in California, to join me in doing everything in our power to stop this plan. No to the expansion of Phillips 66, no to oil trains in our communities. Carolyn Norr is a resident of Oakland. To get more involved, email [email protected] or contact Forest Ethics.

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