Board Meeting Packet February 4, 2014

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 The Regular Session of the FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AYN WIESKAMP BOARD MEETING is scheduled to commence at President - Ward 5 2:00 p.m. at the EBRPD Administration Building, WHITNEY DOTSON 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA. Vice-President - Ward 1 TED RADKE Treasurer - Ward 7 DOUG SIDEN Secretary - Ward 4 Respectfully submitted,

BEVERLY LANE Ward 6

CAROL SEVERIN Ward 3 JOHN SUTTER Ward 2 ROBERT E. DOYLE General Manager ROBERT E. DOYLE 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

REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT the East Bay Regional Park District will hold a regular meeting at the District’s Administration Building, 2950 12:30 p.m. ROLL CALL (Board Conference Room) Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, commencing at 12:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS for Closed Session and 2:00 p.m. for Open Session, on CLOSED SESSION Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

Agenda for the meeting is A. Conference with Labor Negotiator: listed adjacent. Times for agenda items are approximate Agency Negotiator: Robert E. Doyle, Dave Collins, only and are subject to change Susan Gonzales, Jim O’Connor during the meeting. If you wish to speak on matters not on the Employee Organizations: AFSCME Local 2428 agenda, you may do so under Unrepresented Employees: Managers and Confidentials Public Comments at either the beginning or end of the agenda. B. Conference with Legal Counsel: If you wish to testify on an item 1. Existing Litigation – Subdivision (a) of Gov’t Code Sec. 54956.9: on the agenda, please complete a speaker’s form and submit it to the Clerk of the Board. A a) In the Matter of Armand Borel, Contra Costa County copy of the background Superior Court Case No. P09-01129. materials concerning these agenda items, including any C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Regarding Price and/or material that may have been Terms of Payment: submitted less than 72 hours before the meeting, is available Agency Negotiator: Bob Nisbet, Liz Musbach for inspection on the District’s website (www.ebparks.org), APN/ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNERS PARK/TRAIL the Administrative Building

Alameda County reception desk, and at the meeting. 946-3800-003-16 Diane Collins, et al Pleasanton Ridge Agendas for Board Committee 3454 Old Foothill Road, (Castleridge Ownership) Regional Park Meetings are available to the Pleasanton public upon request. If you wish 543-0439-003-02 Old Republic Title (Patterson Coyote Hills to be placed on the mailing list 543-0439-032-02 Properties et al) Regional Park to receive future agendas for a 543-0361-005-07 specific Board Committee, please call the Clerk of the Patterson Ranch Road, Board’s Office at (510) 544- Fremont 2020.

District facilities and meetings comply with the Americans 2:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION (Board Room) with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations are needed PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE for you to participate, please contact the Clerk of the Board A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as soon as possible, but preferably at least three working days prior to the B. PUBLIC COMMENTS meeting.

2:15 p.m. C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 9, 2013 through December 29, 2013 (Rubaloff/Doyle) (Resolution) (No Cost) b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of December 17, 2013 (Pulido) (No Cost) c. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners (Musbach/Nisbet) (Resolution) (No Cost) d. Authorization of the Sole Source Purchase for Replacement of the State-Mandated 911 Telephone System from AT&T for the Public Safety Communications Center (Tallerico/T. Anderson) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) e. Authorization to Renew the Contract with Milliman, Inc. to Provide Investment Advisory and Performance Services for the East Bay Regional Park District’s Retirement Plan (Transamerica) (Rubaloff/Collins) (Resolution) (No Cost) f. Authorization to Amend the 2014 Budget and Appropriate Funds for Hazardous Tree Removal and Fire Fuel Management: District-wide (Burnor/Collins) (Resolution) (Budget Change) g. Authorization to Purchase Microsoft Enterprise Software Assurance Agreement (Tallerico/Collins) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) h. Authorization to Increase the Purchase Amount for Replacement Computers (Tallerico/Collins) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) i. Authorization to Appropriate Funds Received from Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation for Riparian Restoration at Arroyo del Cerro: Diablo Foothills Regional Park (Olson/Nisbet) (Resolution) (Budget Change) j. Authorization to Revise the Annual Lease Agreement for the High Volume Copy/Print Equipment at the Administration Building (Myli/Collins) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) k. Authorization to Apply to the California Energy Commission’s Energy Partnership Program to Identify Energy Efficiency Improvements at the District’s Administration Building (Myli/Rasmussen/Collins) (Resolution) (No Cost) l. Authorization to Purchase Eight Kawasaki Mules (McCrystle/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) m. Authorization to Purchase One Vermeer Brush Chipper (McCrystle/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) n. Authorization to Purchase Ten Mowers and Two Tractors (McCrystle/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) o. Authorization to Re-Appropriate Unspent 2013 Fund 554 Appropriations for the Completion of Three Type-IV Fire Engines (McCrystle/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budget Change)

p. Authorization to Award a Contract for Services to Susan Imboden to Research and Develop Oral Histories (Kaiser/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) q. Authorization to Amend the Contract for Services with Pacific Studio for the Exhibit Development Project: Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta (Kaiser/O’Connor) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds) r. Authorization to Transfer and Encumber Funds and Amend the Contract for Architectural Consulting Services for Public Safety Headquarters Study (Althoff/Collins) (Resolution) (Budget Change) s. Authorization to Accept a Deed Restriction and Declaration of Covenants from Old Republic Title (Patterson Properties) for the Benefit of Coyote Hills Regional Park (Victor/Radosevich) (Resolution) (No Cost) t. Authorization to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with Laura McCreery to Conduct Two Executive Oral Histories (Johnson) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)

2:30 p.m. 2. LAND DIVISION

a. Authorization to Exercise the Option, Purchase and Sale Agreement and Accept, Appropriate and Transfer Funds for the Acquisition of 231.57± Acres of Real Property from the Castleridge Property Ownership: Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park (Musbach/Nisbet) (Resolution) (Budget Change)

2:45 p.m. 3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

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

2:50 p.m. 4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

3:10 p.m. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION

3:15 p.m. 6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Executive Committee (01-09-2014) (Wieskamp) b. Finance Committee (11-20-2013 (Dotson) c. Operations Committee (12-19-2013) (Wieskamp) d. Pinole/Hercules/EBRPD JPA (08-28-2013) (Radke)

3:30 p.m. 7. BOARD COMMENTS

4:00 p.m. D. ADJOURNMENT

* Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 *

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of December 9, 2013 Through December 29, 2013 (Rubaloff/Doyle)

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Check Listing for the period of December 9, 2013 through December 29, 2013.

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.: 2014 – 02 –

February 4, 2014

APPROVAL OF DISTRICT CHECK LISTING FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 9, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 29, 2013

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 9, 2013 through December 29, 2013.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of December 17, 2013 (Pulido)

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The Board Meeting, which was held on December 17, 2013 at the EBRPD Administrative Building, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland CA 94605 was called to order at 12:35 p.m. by Board President John Sutter.

ROLL CALL

Directors Present: John Sutter, President Ayn Wieskamp, Vice President Whitney Dotson, Treasurer Ted Radke, Secretary Doug Siden Carol Severin Beverly Lane

Directors Absent: None.

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 2:05 p.m. by President John Sutter.

Staff Present: GM Robert Doyle, Ted Radosevich, Jim O’Connor, Bob Nisbet, Dave Collins, Carol Johnson, Police Chief Tim Anderson, Susan Gonzales, Cinde Rubaloff, Carol Victor, Liz Musbach, Jeff Rasmussen, Anne Scheer, Diane Althoff, Brian Wiese, Michelle Julene, Jim Townsend, Quynh Truong, Mona Koh, Erich Pfuehler, Matt Graul, Jason McCrystle, Raphael Breines, Bismarck Blanco, Nate Luna, Nadine Vargas, Mimi Waluch, Michael Mendoza, Bruce Lagasse.

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

Directors Present: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Ayn Wieskamp, John Sutter, Ted Radke. Directors Absent: None.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Human Resources Officer Quynh Truong, on behalf of the District’s Joint Management – Union Apprenticeship Committee, formally recognized Michael Mendoza for successfully completing the Painter Apprenticeship Program to Journey-level Painter, which he started three and a half years ago. She added that in going through the program, Mr. Mendoza completed at least 5,250 hours of on-the-job and classroom training. Andrew Lee, State of California Apprenticeship Coordinator, presented the Certificate of Completion and Journey Card to Mr. Mendoza, who in turn thanked the District for the opportunity to advance his skills.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments at this time.

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C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

Directors For: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Ayn Wieskamp, John Sutter, Ted Radke. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

C-1- a. Approval of District Check Listing for the Period of November 4, 2013 through November 17, 2013 Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 282 (attached)

C-1-b. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting of November 19, 2013

C-1-c. Authorization to Negotiate with Various Property Owners Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 283 (attached)

C-1-d. Authorization to Amend the 2013 Budget and Transfer Funds to a Project Account for the Renovation of the Board Room, Purchase a Microphone System and Fund Architectural Services for the Project Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 284 (attached)

Director Sutter asked staff to provide a presentation when a more detailed illustration on the Board room design is available.

C-1-e. Authorization to Extend the Contract with Strategy Research Institute for a One-Year Period Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 285 (attached)

In response to a question from Director Siden, AGM for Finance and Management Services Dave Collins stated that a written report on the results of the surveys being performed by George Manross will be presented to the full Board as soon as it is available.

C-1-f. Authorization to Apply for Grant Funds from the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund for the Western Pond Turtle and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse Program Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 286 (attached)

C-1-g. Authorization to Accept Grant Funds from the California Coastal Conservancy for Construction of the Staging Area: Vargas Plateau Regional Park Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 287 (attached)

Director Wieskamp stated that she was pleased that funding was obtained, especially given that the staging area is essential to opening phase one.

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C-1-h. Authorization to Purchase Sixteen New Fleet Vehicles Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 288 (attached)

Director Siden expressed his concern regarding the award of out-of-county purchases. Fleet Manager Jason McCrystle stated that the State purchase contract was with Downtown Ford of Sacramento and that staff would have certainly used a local supplier if a local contract was available.

C-1-i Authorization to Accept the Bid from Central Bay Roofing and Restoration for the Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center Roof Replacement: Anthony Chabot Regional Park Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 289 (attached)

C-1-j. Authorization to Transfer Funds for Land Acquisition Department Projects Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 290 (attached)

C-1-k. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement for Financial Contribution for Road and Landslide Repairs with the Bollinger Canyon Improvement Association and Transfer Funds: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 291 (attached)

C-1-l. Authorization to Amend the 2013 Budget and Transfer Funds to Stewardship Projects for Invasive Weed Control, Grazing Infrastructure Development and Permit Acquisition Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 292 (attached)

C-1-m. Authorization to Appropriate and Transfer Funds and Award Contract to Aquatic Environments, Inc. to Excavate Channels and Perform Aquatic Vegetation Control and Enhancement of the Restored Wetlands: Big Break Regional Shoreline Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 293 (attached)

C-1-n. Authorization to Augment the Construction Contingency for the Iron Horse Trail from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 294 (attached)

C-1-o. Authorization to Transfer Funds for Capital Project Budget Reconciliation Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 295 (attached)

C-1-p. Authorization to Award Contracts to Print and Distribute Regional in Nature Publication Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 296 (attached)

In response to a question from Director Siden, AGM for Public Affairs Carol Johnson stated that the $20,000 increase from the previous year’s costs is to add a contingency in case additional advertising will be needed for the District’s 80th anniversary activities.

C-1-q. Acceptance of Bid for Printing General Brochures and all Park Maps for the Years 2014-2015 Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 297 (attached)

Director Sutter expressed concern regarding the printing of brochures in five languages and the demand for such; AGM Carol Johnson clarified that only the primary District brochure was printed in five languages. She added that those were the target markets the District received the highest visitation from – English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.

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Director Lane complimented Public Affairs staff on the roll-out of new brochures that included directions and short public safety messages.

C-1-r. Approval of Reappointments to the Park Advisory Committee Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 298 (attached)

C-1-s. Approval of Appointment of Linda Best and Michael Gregory to the Park Advisory Committee Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 299 (attached)

Director Siden stated that the District should feel honored in the quality of individuals willing to serve on the PAC.

2. LAND DIVISION

C-2-a Authorization to Exchange Real Property and Property Rights and Accept a Conservation Easement and Additional Consideration from the Joseph Long and Jane Blumberg Family Trust and Transfer Funds: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 300 (attached)

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

Directors For: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Ayn Wieskamp, John Sutter, Ted Radke. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

Suzanne Lusk, Senior Land Acquisition Specialist, gave a brief presentation on this item. She stated that a survey of the Gleason tract (part of Las Trampas) revealed that the Long-Blumbergs were encroaching on District property. The District holds the rights to a non-exclusive right of way consisting of 9,861 square feet and fee title to a 6,527 square foot area which are being used by the Long-Blumbergs as a lawn and garden area adjacent to their home; they were also using 7,509 square feet of District driveway as a secondary access to their home.

With Board authority in 2012, staff negotiated with the owners to resolve this issue: the Long-Blumbergs will convey fee title to a 4,375 square foot parcel, a conservation easement over a 6,527 square foot area that will limit it to its current use, and easement rights totaling 3,747 square feet. These will be in exchange for the quitclaim of the District’s rights to a 9,861 square foot right of way, fee title to a 6,527 square foot area owned by the District, and a 7,509 square foot access easement over a driveway located on District land adjacent to their property. In addition, the Long-Blumbergs have agreed to pay the District a total of $4,500 for the cost of survey work and additional payment for the exchange.

A unanimous vote of all seven Board members was required as the property is dedicated parkland.

3. PLANNING/STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

C-3-a PUBLIC HEARING

Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 301 (attached)

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By motion of Director Siden and seconded by Director Dotson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration:

Directors For: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Ayn Wieskamp, John Sutter, Ted Radke. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

Approval of the Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan Amendment Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 302 (attached)

By motion of Director Siden and seconded by Director Wieskamp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan Amendment:

Directors For: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Ayn Wieskamp, John Sutter, Ted Radke. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

Brian Weise, Chief of Planning, gave a presentation on this item, stating that the proposed land use plan amendment is an enhancement of the original land use plan adopted in 1977. Mr. Wiese provided illustrations and explained the main plan objectives: to designate Davis Street as the park entrance and plan for the development of vehicular access, parking and trails within the park; guide the final grading and development of the park based on planned roadways, trails, staging and activity areas; develop an implementation plan for the restoration of natural vegetation and wildlife habitat appropriate to the park, including an evaluation of funding and staff operation resource needs to accomplish it; and re-evaluate and designate appropriate and desirable activities to be supported in the park. At full build-out, the plan includes recommendations to add/improve access, staging areas, trails, viewpoints and vistas, special event areas, bicycle skills park, disc golf course, unleashed dog area and vegetation management.

Referring to the proposed off-leash dog area, Director Wieskamp stated accommodations should be made so that conflicts with other users are avoided.

In response to a question from Director Lane, Mr. Wiese stated that the phasing/scheduling of plans are flexible and dependent on available funding.

Director Severin commented that she appreciated the inclusion of short-loop trails.

In response to a question from Directors Sutter and Lane, Mr. Wiese stated that although it was not specifically mentioned, nothing in the proposed land use plan amendment precludes the construction of a tot lot.

Director Sutter expressed his concern regarding various proposals such as the disc golf course and a bicycle skills area as it relates to the District’s mission and asked if these were more of a municipal-level responsibility. Mr. Wiese stated that staff, in including these activities, was looking towards the concept of a partnership, such as with the City of San Leandro or an organized bicycle group for its management.

Director Lane commented that Oyster Bay offers a different perspective compared to other District parks since it is a landfill. Director Wieskamp added that the District has come a long way in developing the area and

14 Unapproved Minutes Board Meeting of December 17, 2013 presents a great opportunity to promote special events, Healthy Parks - Healthy People activities, etc. and that its unique features can happen sooner if partners want to work for it.

President Sutter opened the Public Hearing at this time.

Carter Aasen, representing a group of about 50 disc golfers, stated that they are looking forward to collaborating with the District and the opportunity of having another course in the Bay Area. He stated that there has only been one course built in San Francisco in the past 20 years. He added that this sport is growing in popularity throughout the country and can be played by any age group.

Leonard Muise, a resident of Hayward and professional disc golf course designer, stated that he designed the Golden Gate Park disc course. He expressed his support for disc golf in the area and is looking forward to partnering with staff. He added that the cost is only about $20,000 for an 18-hole course, and is low maintenance.

Wes Blair, a biker, dog owner, and jogger, expressed his support for the plan and encouraged its adoption by the Board. He added that the culture of his bicycle group is one of collaboration, and the proposed plan is a win for everyone and makes the community more valuable.

Jerry Trevor, a resident of San Leandro and holder of District Dog Walking Permit #50, stated that he finds the current use of park spectacular and did not want any changes to be made. He requested that consideration be given to a plan similar to the creation of Point Isabel, especially since the largest parks users are dog users, adding that the plan as proposed by staff would severely restrict the area accessible for dogs in Oyster Bay.

The Public Hearing was closed at this time.

Director Siden stated that he was concerned about putting in 700 parking spaces, the large number of people coming into the park, the danger posed to bikers by using busy Davis Street as the access, and raptors in the area. He urged caution in the plan’s implementation.

4. GENERAL MANAGER

C-4-a SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

Adoption of the 2014 Operating and Project Budgets for the East Bay Regional Park District Resolution No. 2013 – 12 - 303 (attached)

By motion of Director Lane and seconded by Director Severin, the Board voted unanimously to approve item C-4-a:

Directors For: Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Ayn Wieskamp, John Sutter, Ted Radke. Directors Against: None. Directors Absent: None.

Dave Collins, AGM for Finance and Management Services, provided a brief introduction, stating that the draft 2014 Budget was presented to the Board at the first public hearing conducted on December 3, 2013, and that corrections, adjustments as well as comments received at that meeting, as well as today, will be incorporated in the final version:

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 Update 2013 Vision and Mission Statements; District Profile, demographic, and tax and assessment data.  Revise District map, to include recent acquisitions.  Completed General Manager’s Message to Section A.  Add new five year forecast of revenues and expenditures table in the Budget Overview Sec B.  Complete all Section B narratives and schedules that were awaiting final budget amounts or information.  Update FTE changes that are newly approved through the end of 2013.  Increase proposed General Fund appropriations to include: . $18,000 base for General Manager’s professional services budget; . $50,000 one-time addition to Public affairs Oral Histories services budget . $25,000 one-time transfer out to OTA project 535900 – Vaults & Sewers District Wide - for Black Diamond facilities.  $250,000 capacity has been reserved for the General Manager’s implementation of recommendations from the District management study, which is currently in process.  Update expenditure actuals through the end of 12/31/2013 for active projects.  Add photographs and location maps to selected projects in Volume 2.

President Sutter opened the Public Hearing at this time; there being no one present to address the Board, the Public Hearing was subsequently closed.

The Board expressed its appreciation to Cinde Rubaloff, CFO/Controller who will be retiring sometime in 2014.

5. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

General Manager Robert Doyle commented on the items listed on the report.

6. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

GM Doyle distributed the newly printed 2013 District Master Plan to the Board.

Dale McCourt, Construction Manager, introduced members of his staff provided a Powerpoint presentation on some of the Construction group’s 2013 projects: Martinez Intermodal to Crocket - drilling for soldier pile installation, retaining wall and debris wall construction; Crown Beach – delivery and grading for beach sand replenishment; Iron Horse Trail – Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Santa Rita Road – concrete placement, building traffic signals; Tidewater Boating Center - dock expansion; Tilden Nature Area/EEC – sewer improvements; construction of the Tilden Corporation Yard.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

There were no announcements from the Closed Session.

8. BOARD COMMITTEES

a. Contra Costa County/EBRPD Liaison Committee (9-18-2013) (Lane) b. Finance Committee (5-28-2013) (Dotson) c. Finance Committee (8-27-2013) (Dotson) d. Finance Committee (9-24-2013) (Dotson)

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9. BOARD COMMENTS

Director Wieskamp reported on meetings attended. Director Wieskamp  Attended the Executive Committee meeting on December 6;  Attended the Christmas celebration at Ardenwood;  Attended the Elected Women’s meeting on December 13.

Director Radke reported on meetings attended. Director Radke  Did not attend the last Board meeting, but thanked the Board for their comments regarding Deer Valley/East County/HCP acquisitions;  Attended the other scheduled Board and committee meetings.

Director Dotson reported on meetings attended. Director Dotson  Attended the Board Executive Committee meeting on December 6.

Director Severin reported on meetings attended. Director Severin  Attended the Executive Committee meeting;  Attended the HARD Christmas dinner event;  ACSDA meeting at the Union Sanitary District.

Director Siden reported on meetings attended. Director Siden  Attended the Coliseum Business Alert meeting, wherein the District’s Sgt. Dave Hall provided a presentation on public safety issues at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline;  Spoke with a Merritt College student who was advocating for the District’s acquisition of a vacant lot;  Attended the Public Safety holiday lunch;  Attended a presentation on the Headwaters of the San Leandro Creek held at the Moraga Public Library on December 7;  On December 13, attended the Airport Area Business Association holiday party as well as the retirement party for AGM Mike Anderson;  Plans to attend the District Arts and Crafts Fair and the Peralta Hacienda Holiday Open House.

Director Lane reported on meetings attended. Director Lane  Expressed appreciation for the quality of District brochures currently being printed;  Attended Mike Anderson’s retirement party;  Attended a Friends of San Ramon Creek hike;  Attended the Save Mount Diablo event for the beacon project at the top of Mount Diablo;  With NPS General Superintendent Tom Leatherman, had a special memorial service on December 9 for Glenn Fuller, former Superintendent of the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site;  Attended the Posada at Muir National Historic Site; redoing the posada in front of Martinez adobe  Met with a representative of the Tassajara Valley Development proposal (New Farm);  Attended the Elected Women’s lunch as well as the Danville Mayoral Installation;  Attended the retirement event for Kim Guiliano, Program Manager in San Ramon;  Will be unable to attend the District’s Holiday Charity Open House on December 18;  Referring to an article in the Newsclips section on the 30-year permit extension to wind farms, she asked if staff can consider writing an informative letter on the District’s situation regarding losing the golden eagle population due to wind farms. GM Doyle stated that a 30-year permit is unprecedented considering that it used to be five-year permits and will try to get a meeting with representatives of the Department of Interior.

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Director Wieskamp left the meeting at this time (4:35 pm).

Director Sutter reported on meetings attended. Director Sutter  Complimented the Public Affairs department on the “Compass” magazine, the new publication for the Regional Parks Foundation;  Attended the holiday lunch sponsored by Public Safety;  Attended the Executive Committee meeting and the Alameda County Mayors Conference in San Leandro wherein there was a presentation on pensions and a possible initiative on limitations;  Attended Mike Anderson retirement party;  Thanked everyone for a good year.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There were no public comments at this time.

E. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted:

Allen Pulido Clerk of the Board

18 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

c. 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, Land Division, to negotiate with:

APN/ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNER PARK/TRAIL Alameda County 543-0439-043-000 East Bay Regional Park Coyote Hills Regional Kaiser Drive, Fremont District Park 543-0439-022-000 East Bay Regional Park Coyote Hills Regional Newark Boulevard District Park Contra Costa County 362-120-003; 362-130-008; Contra Costa County Bay Area Ridge Trail - 362-140-007 Feeder Trail No. 1 End of Ferndale and Pereira Roads, Martinez

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.: 2014 - 02 -

February 4, 2014

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 4, 2014; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager, Land 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 , and seconded by Director and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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22 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

d. Authorization of the Sole Source Purchase for Replacement of the State-Mandated 911 Telephone System from AT&T for the Public Safety Communications Center (Tallerico/T. Anderson)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the sole source purchase of a replacement of the District’s 911 Telephone System from AT&T in the total amount of $296,884.

REVENUE/COST

AT&T will directly bill the State of California for approximately one-third of the total cost of this project, with the balance coming from an appropriation in the 2014 Adopted Budget for the 911 Communications Center Replacement Project 333-4150-000-7020-174800-371:

EXISTING SOURCE OF FUNDS State of California $ 105,700 333-4150-000-7020-174800-371 195,800 Funds Available $ 301,500

PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS AT&T - 911 Communications Center Replacement $ 296,884

Balance remaining, Project 174800 $ 4,616

BACKGROUND

In 1975, the Board of Directors approved the participation of the District's Public Safety Communications Center in the Alameda County 911 Task Force by becoming a 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The 911 State-mandated system currently in use was purchased in 1998 and upgraded in 2006. This system has exceeded its life expectancy of five (5) years by three (3) years, has become unreliable and is no longer supported. Public Safety staff has had multiple failures

23 with this system and have been informed by AT&T, the service provider, that replacement parts are no longer available due to the technological advances that have occurred since 2006.

The Park District has a long established relationship working with AT&T (formerly Southwestern Bell and SBC) as a service provider for telephone services. This proven affiliation will ensure a seamless transition for this integral element of Public Safety Communications. In addition, the AT&T 911 Telephone System has the capability to integrate with the District’s current Cisco Telephone System. The technological innovations of this new system meet and exceed the minimum standards of the State of California. The District’s Communications Center will be able to have Caller Identification, track types of calls received, print out TTY/TTD statements and administer reports on usage. With these advances, the projected life expectancy of the new AT&T 911 Telephone System is seven years, with the capability of upgrades to the system that will allow its continued utilization past that time frame.

This proposed purchase has been reviewed by District Counsel and found to meet the conditions for a sole-source action by the Board of Directors.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

24 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION OF THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE STATE- MANDATED 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM FROM AT&T FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

WHEREAS, the District's Public Safety Communications Center is a participant in the Alameda County 911 Task Force as a 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP); and

WHEREAS, a fully functioning 911 telephone system is a mandated component of the District’s ability to operate as a Public Safety Answering Point;

WHEREAS, the current 911 telephone system is three years beyond its expected five year life span and a new system is available with the ability to be integrated with the District’s Cisco Phone System; and

WHEREAS, the State of California provides an additional funding source to aid in the purchasing of the mandated system from AT&T, and

WHEREAS, funds were appropriated in the 2014 Adopted Budget for the 911 Communications Center Replacement Project 333-4150-000-7020-174800-371;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the purchase of the AT&T State Mandated 911 Telephone System in the amount of $296,884 with $191,184 to be funded from Account 333-4150-000-7020- 174800-371 and AT&T directly billing the State of California the balance of $105,700; 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 do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution.

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 4th day of February by the following vote:

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AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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26 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

e. Authorization to Renew the Contract with Milliman, Inc. to Provide Investment Advisory and Performance Services for the East Bay Regional Park District’s Retirement Plan (Transamerica) (Rubaloff/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the renewal of the contract with Milliman, Inc. of San Francisco, CA to provide investment advisory and performance services for the EBRPD Retirement Plan (Transamerica) for the years 2014 through 2016, with an option to extend for two additional years, at an annual amount not to exceed $30,000.

REVENUE/COST

There is no direct cost to the District. The cost for these investment advisory and performance review services are paid by the EBRPD Retirement Plans’ administrator (Transamerica) from plan assets.

BACKGROUND

The District maintains the EBRPD Retirement Plans (Transamerica), the sole employer retirement plan. The District has the fiduciary responsibility for these plans, which are administered by Transamerica, and therefore has responsibility for investment decisions related to plan assets.

The District has employed Bob Helliesen, currently with Milliman, Inc., since 1999. Mr. Helliesen is retiring and will be replaced by Mr. Marty Dirks as the District consultant. Currently, Milliman, Inc. reports on quarterly retirement asset portfolio performance. Additionally, investment vehicles as well as annual realignment of assets are recommended by Milliman to maintain the portfolio’s compliance with the investment policy. Mr. Dirks will continue to meet with District staff bi-annually, and with the Board Finance Committee annually, to provide investment performance updates and recommendations.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH MILLIMAN, INC. TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND PERFORMANCE SERVICES FOR THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT’S RETIREMENT PLAN (TRANSAMERICA)

WHEREAS, the District maintains the sole employer EBPRD Retirement Plan, for which the District has fiduciary responsibility; and

WHEREAS, as part of the fulfillment of the fiduciary responsibility, the District has adopted the Investment Policy for the EPBRD Retirement Plan; and

WHEREAS, the District requires information related to quarterly investment performance and annual realignment of investment asset in compliance with the Investment Policy; and

WHEREAS, Milliman, Inc. has provided these and related services to the District since 2001; and

WHEREAS, the cost for these services are paid by the plan administrator (Transamerica) from plan assets;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the renewal of the contract with Milliman, Inc. to provide investment advisory and performance services for 2014 through 2016, with the option to extend for two additional years, in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000 per year; 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 adopted this 4h day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

28 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

f. Authorization to Amend the 2014 Budget and Appropriate Funds for Hazardous Tree Removal and Fire Fuel Management: District-wide (Burnor/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager and Board Finance Committee recommend that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of $1,000,000 from the General Fund to be appropriated in projects designated for District-wide hazardous tree removal and fire fuel reduction.

REVENUE/COST

Some of the General Fund “smoothing” committed fund balance was earmarked during the 2014 Budget preparation process as one-time funding of hazardous tree removal and fire fuel management. Staff has identified the projects that will receive these funds:

PROPOSED TRANSFER FROM: 101-9110-000-9980 General Fund Balance Transfer Out $ 1,000,000

PROPOSED APPROPRIATION: 336-5110-000-6191/538500 DS10-372 OTA Fund Park Operations Administration District-wide Services/Hazardous Tree Removal Project 200,000

336-8310-000-6191/550000 DS10-372 OTA Fund Fire Department-District-wide - Services/Fuels and Fire Management Project 800,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATION $ 1,000,000

29 BACKGROUND

Staff recognizes an ongoing need to remove hazardous trees and reduce vegetation to manage fire risk throughout the District. There is no recurring source of funding to aid in these efforts. A one-time resource became available with the disbursement of the former General Fund “smoothing” funds. Staff has determined that $1,000,000 should be appropriated within two District-wide projects used for these purposes in the past. This use of funds was discussed and recommended by the Board Finance Committee as a part of the preparation for the 2014 Budget.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternative appropriation is recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE 2014 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL AND FIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT: DISTRICT-WIDE

WHEREAS, the District has committed to reducing the risk of wildfires and other hazardous related to excess vegetation fuel and hazardous trees; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has previously approved a plan to use formerly reserved General Fund monies referred to as “smoothing” funds; and

WHEREAS, a portion of the former “smoothing” funds is available to be used for fire fuel reduction;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the transfer and appropriation of $1,000,000 from the General Fund to Hazardous Tree Removal Project: 538500 ($200,000) and Fuels and Fire Management Program Project: 550000 ($800,000) in the Other Than Asset Fund as indicated on the attached Budget Change form; 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 4th day of February 2014, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

31 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriation X Between Funds From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: OTA Fund- Park Operations Administration-District Wide-Service-Hazardous Tree Removal District Funds-Contracted Services

Account: 336-5110-000-6191 / 538500 DS10-009 $ 200,000 Account Name: Expense: OTA Fund- Fire Department-District Wide-Service- Fire Fuels Reduction Project- District Funds-Contracted Services

Account: 336-8310-000-6191 / 550000 DS10-009 $ 800,000 TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS Account Name: TRANSFER OUT: Account Name: TRANSFER IN: OTA General Fund-Non-Departmental-District Fund-Non Departmental-District Wide- Wide-Transfer Out Transfer In

Account: 101-9110-000-9980 $ 1,000,000 Account: 336-9110-000-3980 $ 1,000,000 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on July 4, 2014, the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of $1 million from the General Fund to be split between the District-wide projects for Hazardous Tree Removal 538500 $200,000 and Fire Fuel Reduction 550000 $800,000.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 2/4/2014 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2014-02 Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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32 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

g. Authorization to Purchase Microsoft Enterprise Software Assurance Agreement (Tallerico/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the purchase of a three- year Microsoft EA Software Assurance Agreement for 650 Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Client Access licenses from Dell Marketing L.P.

REVENUE/COST

The cost of this three-year software agreement is $59,853 per year. 2014 funding is available in the Information Services budget, Account No.101-4150-000-6443 (Maintenance Contracts); future funding will need to be appropriated in the 2015 and 2016 Budgets.

BACKGROUND

The East Bay Regional Park District uses over 650 personal computers to assist with the efficient administration and management of park facilities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, and Microsoft Office software is the most frequently utilized program in the District. Purchasing the Software Assurance Agreement ensures that the District can take advantage of future software upgrades and enhancements without re-purchasing software packages. This agreement would ensure that all Microsoft District software will be current for approximately the same cost.

The Software Assurance Agreement is a three-year agreement with Microsoft Corporation purchased on the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) through Dell Marketing L.P. The CMAS process satisfies the public bid requirement; therefore, further bids are not required.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could decline to purchase the Software Assurance Agreement at this time. This would require that the District purchase new versions of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Client Access licenses when major revisions are released. This alternative is not recommended.

33 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE OFFICE SOFTWARE ASSURANCE AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District uses over 650 personal computers to assist with the efficient administration and management of park facilities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties; and

WHEREAS, the District, from time to time, updates the hardware and software of these machines to keep them technologically current; and

WHEREAS, a comprehensive service to ensure that all Microsoft software is current has been made available to the District; and

WHEREAS, the software is priced and provided under the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) process, satisfying the District’s public bid requirement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the purchase of a three-year Microsoft Office Software EA Assurance Agreement for 650 District personal computers from Dell Marketing L.P. for a total cost of $59,853 per year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding in the amount of $59,853 is available in Account No. 101-4150-000-6443 (Information Services – Maintenance Contracts); and

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

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 4th day of February 2014 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

34 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

h. Authorization to Increase the Purchase Amount for Replacement Computers (Tallerico/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the amendment of Board Resolution 2013-12-279 to increase the appropriation to purchase replacement computers from $42,068 to $96,606.

REVENUE/COST

The original estimated cost to purchase replacement computers was $42,068. Additional funds in the amount of $54,538 are available in the 2014 Information Services Equipment Replacement Account No. 101-4150-000-5372. This action would authorize an encumbrance of these funds, for a total not to exceed $96,606 this purchase.

BACKGROUND

Each year, approximately one-third of the desktop computer fleet is replaced as the machines become obsolete. In 2014, staff plans to replace 100 desktop and laptop computers in the District. The estimated replacement cost allows the District to stagger the delivery of equipment, take advantage of extended warranty periods, and reduce the warehousing of equipment.

The District uses Dell computers as the standard for desktop use. These purchases are made under the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) Contract No. B27160 pricing; this eliminates the State law requirement to bid for equipment purchases. Although bidding is not required, Board authorization is necessary since the purchase amount exceeds $25,000.

ALTERNATIVES

Should the Board not approve this purchase, the older computers in the District’s inventory would not be replaced in 2014. This action is not recommended.

35 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE AMOUNT FOR REPLACEMENT COMPUTERS

WHEREAS, the District utilizes desktop computers to support District activities; and

WHEREAS, the District purchases equipment from one vendor, Dell Computer Corporation (Dell), to minimize equipment, training and service conflicts; and

WHEREAS, purchases from Dell qualify for Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) pricing which satisfies State law requiring bidding for equipment purchases; and

WHEREAS, staff plan to purchase computers at an estimated cost not to exceed $96,606 as part of its annual desktop/laptop replacement program; and

WHEREAS, all purchases in excess of $25,000 require approval by the Board of Directors;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby amend Resolution 2013-12-279 and authorizes the purchase of up to 100 computers from Dell Computer Corporation for an amount not to exceed $96,606, to be funded from the Information Services Equipment Account No.101-4150-000-5372; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014 by the following vote:

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36 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

i. Authorization to Appropriate Funds Received from Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation for Riparian Restoration at Arroyo del Cerro: Diablo Foothills Regional Park (Olson/Nisbet)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize staff to appropriate $6,750 received from Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation (PG&E) as mitigation for impacts to riparian woodland from tree pruning projects in the East Bay to the Environmental Review Mitigation Fund for riparian restoration at Arroyo del Cerro in Diablo Foothills Regional Park.

REVENUE/COST

The District accepted $13,500 from PG&E as mitigation for impacts to riparian habitat per a Contribution Agreement dated November 26, 2013. These funds have been deposited into the Environmental Review Mitigation Fund, but must be appropriated before they can be spent. Staff seeks to apply $6,750 of these funds toward the cost of contracting with Restoration Resources for habitat restoration maintenance services per Board Resolution No. 2012-11-262, approved on November 6, 2012. This action requests the appropriation for expenditure of $6,750 of the total $13,500 recited as follows:

APPROPRIATE FROM: Environmental Review Mitigation Fund – Diablo Foothills/PG&E 257-0000-000-2837 $6,750

APPROPRIATE TO: Environmental Review Mitigation Fund – Diablo Foothills/PG&E 257-6350-145-6191 $6,750

BACKGROUND

On November 26, 2013 the Park District entered into a Contribution Agreement with PG&E whereby PG&E would provide the Park District with funds to mitigate for impacts to riparian woodlands. PG&E performs regular maintenance of vegetation within its electrical transmission

37 corridors to maintain proper clearance from electrical wires. This frequently involves pruning or removing trees that may pose a fire hazard. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“DFW”) requires that PG&E mitigate for impacts to riparian woodlands by making an “in-lieu” fee payment to a third party that is maintaining or conducting riparian restoration projects. The contribution amount was negotiated between DFW and PG&E through a Streambed Alteration Agreement prior to potential Park District involvement. This agreement stipulates that the funds can be used for maintenance of existing riparian restoration projects or installation of new riparian restoration projects. In this particular instance PG&E was looking for riparian projects in central Contra Costa County. With DFW’s approval, the Contribution Agreement states that PG&E will provide $6,750 each for 1) maintenance of an existing riparian restoration project at Arroyo del Cerro at Diablo Foothills Regional Park in Walnut Creek and 2) a new riparian restoration project at Carquinez Strait Regional Park in Crockett, for a total contribution of $13,500. Staff anticipates that this may be the first of several such potential in- lieu fee projects in the East Bay.

Work on the Arroyo del Cerro restoration project in Diablo Foothills is currently on-going. By Board Resolution No. 2012-11-262, approved on November 6, 2012, the board authorized staff to enter into a contract with Restoration Resources for restoration maintenance services at Diablo Foothills, in addition to other locations. Staff proposes to apply $6,750 of the total $13,500 received from PG&E toward the cost of these services. In order to expend the $6,750 provided by PG&E staff must first appropriate the funds.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

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RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION FOR RIPARIAN RESTORATION AT ARROYO DEL CERRO: DIABLO FOOTHILLS REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation (PG&E) performs routine vegetation maintenance that impacts riparian woodland; and

WHEREAS, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) requires PG&E to mitigate for impacts to riparian woodland by making an “in-lieu” fee payment, negotiated through a Streambed Alteration Agreement, to a third party that is maintaining or conducting riparian restoration projects; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District entered into a Contribution Agreement with PG&E whereby PG&E would provide the Park District with $6,750 each to support 1) the currently on-going Arroyo del Cerro riparian restoration project at Diablo Foothills Regional Park and 2) a new riparian restoration project at Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline, for a total contribution of $13,500; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District seeks to cooperate with other agencies and organizations to fully mitigate the impacts of approved projects on natural resources; and

WHEREAS, this proposal is consistent with the Park District’s Resource Enhancement Program; and

WHEREAS, the Park District has received $13,500 from PG&E and deposited the funds into the Environmental Review Mitigation Fund; and

WHEREAS, in order use the funds provided by PG&E for this project, the funds must first be appropriated for expenditure in the Environmental Review Mitigation Fund; and

WHEREAS, by Board Resolution 2012-11-262, approved on November 6, 2012, the board authorized staff to enter into a contract with Restoration Resources for restoration maintenance services at Diablo Foothills and other locations; and

WHEREAS, staff proposes to apply $6,750 of the total $13,500 received from PG&E towards the cost of the restoration maintenance services provided by Restoration Resources at Diablo Foothills;

39 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes staff to appropriate $6,750 received from PG&E to the Environmental Review Mitigation Fund as follows and as indicated on the attached Budget Change form;

APPROPRIATE FROM: Environmental Review Mitigation Fund – Diablo Foothills/PG&E 257-0000-000-2837 $6,750

APPROPRIATE TO: Environmental Review Mitigation Fund – Diablo Foothills/PG&E 257-6350-145-6191 $6,750

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

Moved by Director , and seconded by Director and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014 by the following vote:

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AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

40 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriation Between Funds From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNTAMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: Mitigation Fund-Environmental Review-Diablo Foothills-Other Services

Account: 257-6350-145-6191 $ 6,750 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2014 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors appropriation of mitigation funds received from PG&E last year. Environmental Review staff will use the funds towards the cost of contracting with Restoration Resources for habitat restoration maintenance services in the Diablo Foothills area.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

j. Authorization to Revise the Annual Lease Agreement for the High Volume Copy/Print Equipment at the Administration Building (Myli/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the revision of the annual lease agreement with Xerox Corporation for the High Volume Copy/Print Equipment to increase the maximum annual cost from $60,000 to $85,000 to cover increased demand for color and black & white printing.

REVENUE/COST

Funding for the annual cost of the copier lease, including the proposed increase of $25,000 is available in the 2014 Budget:

Office Services – Support Contracts Account101-4160-000-6443 $ 254,570 Proposed Encumbrance (85,000) Fund Balance After Encumbrance $ 169,570

BACKGROUND

The East Bay Regional Park District, as part of normal business process, requires equipment for copying and printing of documents. The high volume equipment located in the Copy Room typically produces large documents such as the annual budget, land use plans, Board of Directors workshops and regular meeting packages, event flyers, and other documents as required.

In 2012, the District entered into a lease and maintenance agreement with Xerox Corporation as authorized via Resolution 2012-12-316. At that time, the cost of lease and maintenance for the new high volume copy equipment located in the Copy Room at the Administration Building was initially estimated to be in the range of $56,600 to $60,000. This estimate included both the fixed equipment lease cost and the cost for printing; the equipment lease amount is fixed over the 60 month lease term.

43 The equipment was installed December of 2012 and utilized for the entire calendar year of 2013. While the 2013 estimated print volume was approximately 650,000 printed pages, the actual print volume amounted to 985,000 pages. Since the reproduction color quality was significantly improved, this allowed staff to produce documents that in the past would have been produced by outside print services at significantly higher costs. Additionally, other documents historically printed in black & white were converted to color, which increased the overall cost per printed page. The print volume is expected to increase to 1,112,000 in 2014. The annual revised lease amount will be in the range of $76,399 to $85,000 to accommodate the higher print volume of both color and black & white documents.

All equipment and service costs were obtained through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) (Contract R5008), which is a national governmental purchasing cooperative under which all governmental entities in all 50 states are able to utilize the product and services agreements to satisfy the statutory requirement for the public bidding of major purchases and leases.

ALTERNATIVES

None are recommended.

44 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE THE ANNUAL LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGH VOLUME COPY/PRINT EQUIPMENT AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

WHEREAS, the District, as part of normal business process, requires equipment for copying and printing of documents and is also required to maintain the equipment in good operating status; and

WHEREAS, such equipment is leased through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) (Contract R5008) and the equipment lease cost is fixed for the 60 month term; and

WHEREAS, the one variable is the number of copies produced annually by the equipment: and in 2013, the estimated print volume was approximately 650K printed pages; however, the actual volume was 985K and it is expected to increase to 1,112,000 in 2014; and

WHEREAS, the annual 2013 lease cost was estimated to be in the range of $56,600 to $60,000 and the new estimated lease cost will be in the range of $76,399 to $85,000 to accommodate the higher print volume;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the General Manager or his designee to encumber budgeted funds and to increase the annual contract amount with the Xerox Corporation for increased printed documents; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the appropriation of $85,000 for equipment lease and print charges; to be funded from Office Services account 101-4160-000-6443; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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46 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

k. Authorization to Apply to the California Energy Commission’s Energy Partnership Program to Identify Energy Efficiency Improvements at the District’s Administration Building (Myli/Rasmussen/Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an application to the California Energy Commission (CEC)’s Energy Partnership Program for technical assistance to identify energy efficiency improvements at the District’s Administration Building.

REVENUE/COST

This action proposes authorization of a grant application for technical assistance valued at approximately $20,000. The grant and implementation of the work would be administered by the District’s energy consultants, Newcomb, Anderson and McCormick (NAM).

BACKGROUND

On September 17, 2013, the East Bay Regional Park District’s Board of Directors authorized a consultant contract with NAM to perform the District-Wide Strategic Energy Plan (Resolution #2013-09-209). In the course of their work, NAM identified a grant opportunity through the CEC that will provide additional in-depth examination of the Administration Building, which will result in recommendations that can be more readily implemented without added engineering work. If awarded this grant, the District would amend its contract with NAM to allow NAM to administer the grant and coordinate the in-depth energy audit per CEC requirements on the District’s behalf.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

47 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2013

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION’S ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DISTRICT’S ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission’s Energy Partnership Program provides technical assistance in identifying energy efficiency improvements; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Parks District’s Board of Directors authorizes East Bay Regional Parks District to apply for technical assistance from the California Energy Commission; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Parks District’s Board of Directors recognizes that the California Energy Commission has limited funds for technical assistance and that primary consideration will be given to those that are committed to implementing the recommended projects identified through the Energy Partnership Program;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that East Bay Regional Parks District Board of Directors will seek funding, if necessary, to implement the recommended feasible energy efficiency projects identified through the Energy Partnership Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby approves amendment of the consultant contract with Newcomb, Anderson and McCormick (NAM) to administer the grant and conduct the in depth energy audit per CEC requirements on the District’s behalf; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager or the Assistant General Manager of Management Services be appointed as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, perform such act, and compliance with all applicable laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project;

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote,

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48 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

l. Authorization to Purchase Eight Kawasaki Mules (McCrystle/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the purchase of eight Kawasaki Mules from G&B Kawasaki-Yamaha of Petaluma, California at a total cost of $100,815.

REVENUE/COST

For the purpose of replacing and purchasing additional fleet vehicles and equipment, funds have been allocated in the District’s 2014 Budget. Seven replacement Kawasaki Mules will be purchased using Account 101-5933-000-5375 (Rolling Stock <$25K) and one Kawasaki Mule as an addition to the fleet will be purchased using Account 101-5151-468-5375 (Rolling Stock <$25K).

PROPOSED ENCUMBRANCE: 101-5933-000-5375 Base Price $ 77,930 Fees & Labor 3,269 Sales Tax 7,014 Total Encumbrance $ 88,213

PROPOSED ENCUMBRANCE: 101-5151-468-5375 Base Price $ 11,133 Fees & Labor 467 Sales Tax 1,002 Total Encumbrance $ 12,602

TOTAL ENCUMBRANCE: Base Price $ 89,063 Fees & Labor 3,736 Sales Tax 8,016 Total $ 100,815

49 BACKGROUND

Five of the new mules will replace District mules which are being retired due to age, high usage hours, and declining condition. Two mules will replace Roberts Park Dodge Dakota pick-up #2928, with one of mules being assigned to Cull Canyon. Pick-up #2928, which has low mileage and is in good condition, will replace another in-kind District pick-up needing replacement in 2014. One new mule for Hayward Shoreline is an addition to the fleet as approved during the 2014 Budget Request process.

BRIONES 697 2003 ATV, KAWASAKI MULE 3010 4WD CROWN BEACH 709 2003 ATV, KAWASAKI MULE 3010 4WD DON CASTRO 753 2005 ATV, KAWASAKI MULE 3010 4WD KENNEDY GROVE 699 2003 ATV, KAWASAKI MULE 3010 4WD ROBERTS 752 2005 ATV, KAWASAKI MULE 3010 4WD ROBERTS 2928 2003 PKUP, DODGE DAKOTA 4WD CULL CANYON 2928 HAYWARD SHORELINE ADD

The new Kawasaki Mules are available for purchase directly from G&B Kawasaki-Yamaha at a total cost of $12,601.84 each. The pricing is the result of an informal bid process with quotes received from three authorized Kawasaki dealers. Quotes were requested in quantities of four to receive an additional multiple-unit discount.

Garton Tractor of Stockton, CA $54,933 Nick’s Custom Golf Cars of Benicia, CA $50,887 G&B Kawasaki-Yamaha of Petaluma, CA $50,407

ALTERNATIVES

For this purchase, staff has determined that there is no significant advantage in formally seeking other bids; therefore, none are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EIGHT KAWASAKI MULES

WHEREAS, the District has included funding in its 2014 Budget for the purchase of new rolling stock; and

WHEREAS, G&B Kawasaki-Yamaha of Petaluma, California is a recognized vendor offering suitable equipment based on the results of informal bid process;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the purchase of eight Kawasaki Mules for a total cost of $100,815, with said sum to be encumbered from the 2014 Budget: $88,213 from Account 101-5933-000-5375 (Rolling Stock <$25K) and $12,602 from Account 101-5151-468-5375 (Rolling Stock <$25K); and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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52 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

m. Authorization to Purchase One Vermeer Brush Chipper (McCrystle/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the purchase of one Vermeer Brush Chipper from RDO Equipment Company of Livermore, California, at a total cost of $31,790.

REVENUE/COST

For the purpose of purchasing additional fleet equipment, funds have been allocated in the District’s 2014 Budget, Account 101-5141-216-7505 (Rolling Stock >$25,000).

PROPOSED ENCUMBRANCE: Base Price $ 29,162 Fees 4 Sales Tax 2,628 Total Encumbrance $ 31,790

BACKGROUND

This new Vermeer brush chipper will be an addition to the fleet assigned to Lake Chabot as approved during the 2014 Budget Request process. The new Vermeer brush chipper is available for purchase directly from RDO Equipment Company by means of the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), Contract# NJPA 070313-VRM. The contract pricing is the result of a competitive bid process and open to all federal, state and local governmental entities. Public agencies electing to use this method of equipment acquisition avoid the administrative costs of seeking formal bids.

ALTERNATIVES

For this purchase, staff has determined that there is no significant advantage in formally seeking other bids; therefore, none are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE VERMEER BRUSH CHIPPER

WHEREAS, the District has included funding in its 2014 Budget for the purchase of new fleet equipment; and

WHEREAS, the RDO Equipment Company of Livermore, California, is a recognized vendor offering suitable equipment based on the results of competitive pricing through the National Joint Powers Alliance Contract# NJPA 070313-VRM; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the purchase of one Vermeer brush chipper at a total cost of $31,790, with said sum to be encumbered from the 2014 Budget, Account 101-5141- 216-7505 (Rolling Stock >$25,000); and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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54 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

n. Authorization to Purchase Ten Mowers and Two Tractors (McCrystle/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the purchase of ten mowers and two tractors from John Deere Company of Cary, North Carolina, at a total cost of $577,268.

REVENUE/COST

For the purposes of replacing and purchasing additional fleet equipment, funds have been allocated in the District’s 2014 Budget. Six John Deere 1445 mowers will be replaced using funds from Account 101-5933-000-5375 (Rolling Stocks <$25,000), two replacement and two additional fleet John Deere 1600WAM mowers and one Ford 4610 tractor will be replaced using funds from Account 101-5933- 000-7505 (Rolling Stock >$25,000), and one John Deere 7720 tractor will be replaced using funds from the Major Equipment Replacement Fund, Account 554-5151-409-7505 (Rolling Stock >$25,000):

PROPOSED ENCUMBRANCE, Account 101-5933-000-5375: Base Price $ 136,766 Sales Tax 12,309 Total Encumbrance $ 149,075

PROPOSED ENCUMBRANCE, Account 101-5933-000-7505: Base Price $ 248,787 Sales Tax 22,390 Total Encumbrance $ 271,177

PROPOSED ENCUMBRANCE, Account 554-5151-409-7505: Base Price $ 144,045 Fees 7 Sales Tax 12,964 Total Encumbrance $ 157,016

55 TOTAL ENCUMBRANCE: Base Price $ 529,598 Fees 7 Sales Tax 47,663 Total $ 577,268

BACKGROUND

Eight new mowers will replace District mowers which are being retired due to age, high usage hours and declining condition. Two new mowers for Point Isabel and Oyster Bay are additions to the fleet as approved during the 2014 Budget Request process. One tractor will replace District Ford tractor #417 at Crown Beach, which is being retired due to age and declining condition. The ten new John Deere mowers and one tractor are available for purchase directly from John Deere Company by means of the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), Contract# NJPA 070313-DAC.

One new tractor is a downsized model that will replace current District John Deere tractor #715 at Crown Beach used for beach maintenance. The new John Deere tractor is available for purchase directly from John Deere Company by means of the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) Lawn & Landscape Equipment contract which provides a 23% discount.

The contract pricing is the result of a competitive bid process and open to all federal, state and local governmental entities. Public agencies electing to use this method of equipment acquisition avoid the administrative costs of seeking formal bids.

CARQUINEZ STRAIT 727 2004 MOWER, J.D. 1445 4WD, 72" DECK CONTRA LOMA 693 2003 MOWER, J.D. 1445 4WD, 72" DECK DEL VALLE 696 2003 MOWER, J.D. 1445 4WD, 72" DECK DEL VALLE 730 2004 MOWER, J.D. 1445 4WD, 72" DECK M. L. KING, JR. 711 2003 MOWER, J.D. 1445 4WD, 72" DECK TEMESCAL 712 2003 MOWER, J.D. 1445 4WD, 72" DECK CONTRA LOMA 630 2001 MOWER, J.D. 1600WAM M. L. KING, JR. 663 2002 MOWER, J.D. 1600WAM OYSTER BAY ADD MOWER, J.D. 1600WAM PT ISABEL ADD MOWER, J.D. 1600WAM CROWN BEACH 417 1985 TRACTOR, FORD 4610 CROWN BEACH 715 2003 TRACTOR, J.D. 7720

ALTERNATIVES

For this purchase, staff has determined that there is no significant advantage in formally seeking other bids; therefore, none are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TEN MOWERS AND TWO TRACTORS

WHEREAS, the District has included funding in its 2014 Budget for the purchase of new major equipment; and

WHEREAS, the John Deere Company of Cary, North Carolina, is a recognized vendor offering suitable equipment based on the results of competitive pricing through the National Joint Powers Alliance and National Purchasing Partners, Contract# NJPA 070313-DAC;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the purchase of ten mowers and two tractors at a total cost of $577,268, with said sum to be encumbered from the 2014 Budget: $149,075 from Account 101-5933-000-5375 (Rolling Stocks <$25,000), $271,177 from Account 101-5933-000- 7505 (Rolling Stock >$25,000), and $157,016 from Account 554-5151-409-7505; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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58 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

o. Authorization to Re-Appropriate Unspent 2013 Fund 554 Appropriations for the Completion of Three Type-IV Fire Engines (McCrystle/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the re-appropriation of unspent 2013 Fund 554 Appropriations to complete the build of the three Type-IV Fire Engines at West Mark, Inc. of Ceres, California and at the District’s Equipment Shop, at a total cost of $32,874.

REVENUE/COST

Initial funds for these vehicles were budgeted in 2013 in the Major Equipment Replacement fund, 554-8310-000-7505 (Rolling Stock > $25K). Final determination of some fire engine gear did not occur until 2014 and the previously appropriated budgets were no longer available. The residual funds to be appropriated and encumbered will be for additional emergency equipment, such as radio gear, emergency lighting, and accessories as needed to complete the vehicle build and for the in- house vehicle set-ups.

PROPOSED APPROPRIATION AND ENCUMBRANCE FROM: 554-8310-000-7505 $ 32,874

West-Mark 17,451 Sales Tax 1,571 In-house set-up 13,852 Total Encumbrance $ 32,874

BACKGROUND

The new Type-IV fire engines are replacing District fire engines #2770, #2771, and #2772 which are being retired due to age and declining condition. They are currently at West-Mark Inc. in Ceres, California.

To be consistent with the recent standardization of fire apparatus between the National Incident Management System and the National Wildland Coordinating Group, these equipment will be re- designated as “Type VI” in the District’s inventory.

59 ALTERNATIVES

For this purchase, staff has determined that there is no significant advantage in formally seeking other bids; therefore, none are recommended.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO RE-APPROPRIATE UNSPENT 2013 FUND 554 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THREE TYPE-IV FIRE ENGINES

WHEREAS, the Major Equipment Replacement fund has available resources; and

WHEREAS, additional emergency equipment such as radio gear, emergency lighting, and accessories as needed to complete the vehicle build for three new Type-IV Fire Engines; and

WHEREAS, West-Mark, Inc. of Ceres, California, is a recognized vendor offering suitable vehicles based on the results of competitive pricing through the State of California Procurement Division;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the appropriation of unspent 2013 Fund 554 appropriations to the 2014 Budget to complete the build of the three Type-IV Fire Engines at West Mark, Inc. of Ceres, California, and at the District’s Equipment Shop at a total cost of $32,874, with said sum to be encumbered from the 2014 Budget, Account 554-8310-000-7505 (Rolling Stock > $25K) per the attached Budge Change form; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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61 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriation Between Fund Sources From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNTAMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: Major Equipment Replacement Fund-Fire Department-District Wide-Capital Rolling Stock

Account: 554-8310-000-7505 $ 32,874 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2014, the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the appropriation of $32,874 for the purchase of emergency equipment such as radio gear, lighting, and other accessories to be installed on newly purchased fire engines. Funding was originally appropriated in 2013 but these needed purchases were not identified until 2014, when the 2013 budgeted amounts were no longer available. As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 2/4/2014 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2014-02- Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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62 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

p. Authorization to Award a Contract for Services to Susan Imboden to Research and Develop Oral Histories (Kaiser/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize a Contract for Services to Susan Imboden, Oral History Consultant, to research, interview and develop regional park oral histories in 2014.

REVENUE/COST

The total cost for the oral history contract will not exceed $32,000. Funding is budgeted in the 2014 Interpretive Services Manager Budget:

Interpretive Services Manager $ 32,000 Account 101-5240-000-6191

BACKGROUND

The 2014 Budget includes funding to complete the twelve new oral histories begun in 2013 and initiate up to ten new oral histories, continuing to increase the number of oral histories completed from previous years. This funding allocation enables the consultant to research the interviewee, review historical photographs, conduct the interview, and review the transcription. Oral histories provide valuable information about the history of parklands and the Park District. They provide information for brochures, panels, exhibits, trail guides and books, as well as contribute greatly to interpretive programs. Susan Imboden is the primary oral history consultant for the District and provides the highest quality documentation with the greatest accuracy.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board of Directors could decide to not approve the professional services contract; this alternative is not recommended.

63 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO SUSAN IMBODEN TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP ORAL HISTORIES

WHEREAS, oral histories are an important documentation of the history of regional parklands and the East Bay Regional Park District; and

WHEREAS, oral histories provide valuable information for wayside panels, park brochures, trail guides, exhibits and interpretive programs; and

WHEREAS, the District annually supports the development of oral histories to augment programs and planning; and

WHEREAS, the 2014 Budget includes funding to increase the number of oral history interviews;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes a professional services contract with Susan Imboden in the amount of $32,000 from Interpretive Services Manager - Professional Services Account, 101-5240-000-6191; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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64 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

q. Authorization to Amend the Contract for Services with Pacific Studio for the Exhibit Development Project: Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta (Kaiser/O’Connor)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize an amendment to the Contract for Services with Pacific Studio in the amount of $205,000 for additional exhibit design, fabrication and installation services required for the Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta.

REVENUE/COST

The original contract was approved in the amount of $600,000. Funding for this amendment in the amount of $205,000 is available in CIP Project No. 104803.

BACKGROUND

By Resolution No. 2013-07-156, adopted July 16, 2013, the General Manager was authorized to award a Contract for Services in the amount of $600,000 to Pacific Studio for the design, fabrication and installation of interpretive exhibits at Big Break Visitor Center the Delta. This amendment will provide additional funding necessary to design and develop more detailed exhibits in the visitor center and increase the value of individual exhibits by utilizing original art, longer-lasting materials and additional taxidermy specimens for display.

The total amount of funding in CIP Project No. 104803 for permanent exhibits is $850,000. The remaining funds will be allocated to outside building signage, District map panels, display cases and other exhibit support items initiated by District staff.

The project remains on schedule with completion planned for July 2014. This amendment will allow for final design to be completed; identifying art illustrators, selecting higher grade materials and planning for additional exhibit fabrication.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board of Directors could decide to not approve this amendment to the professional services contract, which would result in lower quality exhibits; this alternative is not recommended.

65 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 - 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH PACIFIC STUDIO FOR THE EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: BIG BREAK VISITOR CENTER AT THE DELTA

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2013-07-156, adopted July 16, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized a Contract for Services in the amount of $600,000 with Pacific Studio for the design, fabrication and installation of interpretive exhibits at Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District wishes to develop compelling interpretive and educational exhibits at the visitor center; and

WHEREAS, there are funds available in CIP Project No. 104803 appropriated for the design, fabrication and installation of interpretive exhibits; and

WHEREAS, this amendment will provide the funding necessary to include additional exhibit development such as original art, longer-lasting materials, and increased taxidermy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the General Manager to amend the contract for services with Pacific Studio in the amount of $205,000 from Project No. 104803 to design, fabricate and install additional interpretive exhibits at Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline Park; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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66 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

r. Authorization to Transfer and Encumber Funds and Amend the Contract for Architectural Consulting Services for Public Safety Headquarters Study (Althoff/ Collins)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer and encumbrance of funds in the amount of $68,800 and an amendment to the contract for consulting services with INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects, LLP of Davis, CA in the amount of $68,800 to perform a site assessment study of the existing Public Safety Headquarters in its current location at Lake Chabot.

REVENUE/COST

EXISTING SOURCE OF FUNDS Current Approved Capital Project Budget Needs assessment at PSHQ Project No. 500900 $ 196,766 Encumbrances and Expenditures to Date 191,891 Funds Available $ 4,875

PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Current Approved Capital Project Budget Future District Facilities Project No. 250000 $5,853,234 Encumbrances and Expenditures to Date 36,744 Funds Available $5,816,490 Transfer from Project No. 250000 (68,800) Balance Remaining $5,747,690

Transfer to Project No. 500900 68,800 Total Available in Project No. 500900 $ 73,675

PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS Encumbrance from Project No. 500900 for Consulting Services Contract: INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects, LLP, Davis, CA $ 68,800

This action will transfer funds from a Land Acquisition account to a Development account.

BACKGROUND

The existing Park District Public Safety Headquarters at Lake Chabot Park lacks many of the basic facilities needed to accommodate current police, fire and lifeguard services personnel. At its regular Board meeting of December 18, 2012, the Board authorized a contract for services with INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects, LLP, Davis, CA, for the provision of architectural services needed to assess the suitability of candidate sites to meet the space requirements of the Public Safety Division, as well as other Park District uses. At its regular Board meeting of September 3, 2013, the Board further authorized an amendment to the contract for services whereby INDIGO prepared the “due diligence” documents needed to evaluate a potential site. Through this process it was found that the estimated cost to purchase and refurbish the potential site exceeded budget and the space available did not adequately allow for other Park District uses.

Given that the District owns the land at the existing Public Safety Headquarters location at Lake Chabot, staff recommends that a similar level of evaluation and assessment now be performed to determine if expanding at the existing site is feasible and cost effective. This study would help determine whether remodel and addition to the existing facility would be functional and cost effective, the capacity of existing utilities and need/cost of upgrades, a phasing plan to maintain existing operations during construction, potential planning and environmental impacts, budget estimates, timing and recommendations for next steps. The consultants would also make recommendations for interim improvements to the existing building facilities to help keep Public Safety Headquarters functional during the planning, design development and construction phases.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

68 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 -

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER AND ENCUMBER FUNDS AND AMEND THE CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS STUDY

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District desires to assess the ability to accommodate the current and future needs of the Public Safety Division headquarters and other District uses at its current Lake Chabot location; and

WHEREAS, under current contract INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects, LLP, Davis, CA, provided architectural services needed to assess the suitability of candidate sites and for potential relocation of the Public Safety headquarters and is uniquely experienced in the specific space requirements, needs and standards of the Public Safety Division; and

WHEREAS, the District now desires to have INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects evaluate the existing Public Safety headquarters site and prepare a feasibility study to determine if expanding at the existing site would be functional and cost effective; and

WHEREAS, work would include evaluating the functionality and cost of a remodel and addition to the existing facility, the capacity of existing utilities and need/cost of upgrades, the viability of phasing work to maintain existing operations during construction and potential planning and environmental impacts and the provision of budget estimates, anticipated schedule and recommendations for next steps, and

WHEREAS, there are funds available for transfer in Project No. 250000 (Future District Facilities) to perform this work;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby accepts the attached Budget Change form that will transfer funds from Project No. 250000 (Future District Facilities), and authorizes the encumbrance of additional funds in the amount of $68,800 and an amendment to the current contract with INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects, LLP, Davis, CA, for the provision of additional consulting 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.

69 Moved by Director , seconded by Director and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

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70 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM

NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriation X Between Funds From New Revenues Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: Captial Fund- Account Name: Expense: OTA Fund- Land Acquisition Department-District Design & Construction Administration Wide-Work in Progress-Future District Department-District Wide-Service-Needs Facilities-Contracted Services Assessment at Public Safety Headquarters-Contracted Services

Account: 333-6330-000-7010/ 250000 Account: 336-7110-000-6191 / 500900 DS10-009 $ 68,800 DS10-009 $ 68,800 TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS Account Name: TRANSFER OUT: Account Name: TRANSFER IN: OTA Capital Fund-Non-Departmental-District Fund-Non Departmental-District Wide- Wide-Transfer Out Transfer In

Account: 333-9110-000-9980 $ 68,800 Account: 336-9110-000-3980 $ 68,800 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2014, the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the transfer of $68,800 district funds from the capital project for Future District Facilities to the Other Than Asset Project for Public Safety Headquarters Needs Assessment, to allow for a contract with INDIGO/Hammond & Playle Architects, LLP of Davis, CA.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 2/4/2014 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2014-02 Posted By: Posted date: Signature:

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72 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

s. Authorization to Accept a Deed Restriction and Declaration of Covenants from Old Republic Title (Patterson Properties) for the Benefit of Coyote Hills Regional Park (Victor/Radosevich)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the acceptance of a Deed Restriction and Declaration of Covenants on 102 acres of Patterson Ranch property for the benefit of Coyote Hills Regional Park.

REVENUE/COST

There are no costs associated with this item.

BACKGROUND

The Patterson Ranch is a planned housing development project within the City of Fremont (City) near Coyote Hills Regional Park and Ardenwood Historic Farm. The entitled project is scheduled to be sold to a developer later this month. As a condition of project approval, the City required that Patterson Properties preserve 102 acres of agricultural property to mitigate for the project’s impacts to agricultural lands.

Patterson Properties, through the holding company Old Republic Title, is proposing to place an agricultural Deed Restriction and Declaration of Covenants on 102 acres of land it owns adjacent to Coyote Hills Regional Park (see attached map). The Deed Restriction identifies the Park District as the “Covenantee” and Park District owned property in Coyote Hills as the “benefitted property,” i.e. the property that benefits from having the agricultural and open space values preserved on neighboring property. The identification of District-owned lands as the benefitted property was done for legal reasons to insure that the Deed Restriction would run with the land and bind successive owners.

Although the Park District owns the benefitted property, the Deed Restriction is solely on the Patterson property and does not put any new restrictions on existing Park District lands. However, the deed restricted property is part of a larger 300 acre parcel that is expected to

73 be donated to the Regional Parks Foundation/Park District later this year. Because the deed restricted property will come into Park District ownership soon, the District Counsel’s Office worked closely with Patterson Properties and the City of Fremont on the language in the deed restriction. The Deed Restriction, as written, protects the property’s agricultural values but includes enough flexibility to accomplish anticipated future park and natural habitat improvements. In addition, if ever desired by the Park District, the restriction may be relocated within the larger donation parcel or onto other suitable lands within Alameda County.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

74 75 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 –

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DEED RESTRICTION AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS FROM OLD REPUBLIC TITLE (PATTERSON PROPERTIES) FOR THE BENEFIT OF COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, the Patterson Ranch is a planned residential housing development within the City of Fremont near Coyote Hills Regional Park and Ardenwood Historic Farm; and

WHEREAS, as a condition of project approval, the City of Fremont required that Patterson Properties preserve 102 acres of agricultural property to mitigate for the project’s impacts to agricultural lands; and

WHEREAS, Patterson Properties, through the holding company Old Republic Title, is proposing to place a Deed Restriction and Declaration of Covenants (“Deed Restriction”) protecting agricultural values on 102 acres of property it owns adjacent to Coyote Hills Regional Park (“Coyote Hills”); and

WHEREAS, the Deed Restriction identifies the East Bay Regional Park District as the Covenantee and the owner of the benefited property in Coyote Hills; and

WHEREAS, Board of Directors authorization is required to accept the Deed Restriction for the benefit of Coyote Hills;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby accepts the Deed Restriction on 102 acres of property owned by Old Republic Title for the benefit of Coyote Hills Regional Park; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014, by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

76 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

t. Authorization to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with Laura McCreery to Conduct Two Executive Oral Histories (Johnson)

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize a professional services contract with Laura McCreery and U.C. Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies in the amount of $52,500 to perform research and preparation of two executive oral histories for Ted Radosevich, District Legal Counsel and Michael Anderson, Assistant General Manager of Planning, Stewardship, Design and Construction. Mr. Anderson recently retired on December, 2013 and Mr. Radosevich is planning to retire within a year.

REVENUE/COST

Funding for this project is available in the Public Affairs Division’s 2014 Professional Services Budget Account 101-3110-000-6191.

BACKGROUND

Documenting the history of the people and places associated with the East Bay Regional Park District is an essential component to archiving the legacy of the agency’s substantial impact on the footprint of the Bay Area.

The Board of Directors has indicated that oral histories of relevant and notable individuals with knowledge about parkland interests should be priorities for the District’s Oral History Program. Both Mr. Anderson and Mr. Radosevich are long-tenured senior executives who have played significant roles in the oversight and development of the Park District during the past three decades. As such, the District’s Board of Directors specifically requested that executive oral histories be conducted with these two individuals.

For many years EBRPD has worked closely with Laura McCreery in her capacity as Oral History Project Director with the Institute of Governmental Studies. Her recent work focusing on the District has included authoring Living Landscape in 2010, chronicling the rise of the East Bay

77 Regional Park District. Additionally, she has invested thousands of hours producing oral histories of several past and present Board Members and senior executive staff. Ms. McCreery is a professional resource with extensive knowledge on the history of the East Bay Regional Park District. Through her work, she has become a trusted colleague with many staff and Board Directors.

Since the District’s founding 80 years ago, the University of California has been a central institutional partner to EBRPD because of its association through University President Robert Gordon Sproul and University Alumni President Robert Sibley, both of whom served on the first EBRPD Board of Directors.

The University’s Institute of Governmental Studies has long been the trusted repository of information relevant to the District’s history and its leaders. Current oral histories on file at this library include: Directors Ted Radke and Carol Severin; General Managers William Penn Mott, Richard Trudeau, and Pat O’Brien, and senior executives Jerry Kent, Hulet Hornbeck and Rosemary Cameron. In final stages of completion are oral histories of Directors Doug Siden and John Sutter, which will be held alongside the others mentioned at the Bancroft Library.

The total cost of this project is $52,500 ($26,250 for each oral history) and will include research, interview, collection of corresponding imagery, writing/transcription and completed copies for each employee and for EBRPD archives. Completed and final approved published books will remain in perpetuity at the U.C. Berkeley Bancroft Library, in care of the Institute of Governmental Studies, alongside other EBRPD executive histories.

Staff liaison for these executive oral histories will be coordinated by Carol Johnson, AGM of Public Affairs.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could decide to reject this proposal. This alternative is not recommended.

78 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 –

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LAURA MCCREERYTO CONDUCT TWO EXECUTIVE ORAL HISTORIES

WHEREAS, documenting the history of the people and places associated with the East Bay Regional Park District is an essential component to archiving the legacy of the agency’s substantial impact on the footprint of the Bay Area; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has indicated that oral histories of relevant and notable individuals with knowledge about parkland interests should be priorities for the District’s Oral History Program; and

WHEREAS, East Bay Regional Park District executive oral histories produced under the direction of Laura McCreery, Oral History Project Director, remain in perpetuity at the Bancroft Library in care of the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby approves a professional services contract with Laura McCreery to perform research and prepare oral histories in 2014 for Ted Radosevich, District Legal Counsel and Michael Anderson, retired Assistant General Manager of Planning, Stewardship, Design and Construction, at a cost not to exceed $52,500, to be funded from Public Affairs Professional Services Budget 101-3110-000-6191; and

Moved by Director , seconded by Director , and approved this 4th day of February, 2014 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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80 LAND DIVISION

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

2. LAND DIVISION

RECOMMENDATION

The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors authorize staff to exercise the option, purchase and sale agreement and accept, appropriate and transfer funds for the purchase of 231.57± acres of real property from the Castleridge Property ownership. Said property is located at 3466 Old Foothill Road in the City of Pleasanton, Alameda County, directly to the east of and adjacent to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.

REVENUE/COST

This property may be acquired for $2.2 million, $200,000 below its appraised fair market value of $2.4 million, plus acquisition costs as described below. Pursuant to the option, purchase and sale agreement, approved by the Board of Directors on September 3, 2013 by Resolution No. 2013-09-202, an option payment of $25,000 has been deposited into escrow and will be credited toward the purchase price. The majority of the acquisition monies will come from Measure WW funds for the Pleasanton Ridge acquisition allocation area, with the balance of the purchase price to be funded by the Alameda County Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Advisory Committee which is expected to be approved by Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors in February 2014. Should our funding application not be approved during the month of February 2014, staff requests authorization to fund the entirety of the purchase price with WW monies for the Pleasanton Ridge acquisition allocation area.

This action transfers funds for acquisition expenses as follows:

ACCEPT/APPROPRIATE/TRANSFER FROM: FUNDING OPTION A: IF OUTSIDE FUNDING IS APPROVED Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Grant Funding $1,000,000 Designated for Acquisition – Measure WW Pleasanton Ridge Acquisition Allocation Area (229900WW00) 1,220,800

81 OR

FUNDING OPTION B: IF OUTSIDE FUNDING IS NOT APPROVED Pleasanton Ridge Acquisition Allocation Area (229900WW00) $2,220,800

Total Current Action for Funding Option A or B $2,220,800

Previous Board Actions – Measure WW $78,000 Total Current Project Cost $2,298,800

APPROPRIATE/TRANSFER TO: Castleridge/Pleasanton Ridge (219400) Remaining Purchase Price $2,175,000 Staff Time 8,000 Castleridge/Pleasanton Ridge Safety and Security (219401) Fencing and Gates 8,800 Site Clean-up 15,000 Drainage repair 8,000 Mowing/Grading 5,000 Signage 1,000 Total Current Action $2,220,800

Previous Board Actions for Staff Time, Appraisal, $78,000 Environmental Assessment, Title and Escrow and Option Payment

Total Current Project Cost $2,298,800

BACKGROUND

On February 2, 2010 by its Resolution No. 2010-02-029, the Board of Directors authorized staff to begin negotiations to acquire the subject property. After three years of protracted discussions, staff successfully negotiated an agreement to purchase the property.

Located on the western edge of the City of Pleasanton at 3466 Old Foothill Road, the irregularly shaped property is 231.57± acres in size and is comprised of one assessor’s parcel, APN 946-3800-003-16. It is located approximately one mile northwest of the Bernal Road I- 680 access points and one mile south of the Dublin I-580 access points. The property is directly to the east of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and west of the City’s Alviso Adobe Park and Austin property’s Meadowlark Planned Unit Development whose vesting tentative map outlines eight residential lots and an open space dedication. The property is accessed from Old Foothill Road via a 30-foot wide non-exclusive easement over the Austin property.

The topography of the property is moderately to steeply upslope, with elevations ranging from 440 feet along Old Foothill Road to almost 1,500 feet along the ridge top. From Pleasanton Ridge’s highest vantage points, the San Francisco Bay, Mount Diablo Range and entire Tri-Valley

82 area can be seen. The property is part of a larger federal land grant to the Courdet family who settled the area in the 1870’s. A well-shaded and relatively gradually climbing trail that appears on 1904 USGS maps provides excellent access from the bottom of the property to the top of the ridge. The property is in the immediate vicinity of the Calaveras Fault which appears to run along the base of the ridge.

The Castleridge property’s landscape is characterized by the oak woodland plant community dotted with patches of shrubs and grasslands. Native coast live oak and valley oak are found in abundance and understory species include several native species such as California hazelnut, mugwort and blue wildrye. The site also boasts native big leaf maples, California sycamores and Pacific madrones. The property lies within the Alameda Creek Watershed and contains two seasonal streams that drain to the Arroyo de la Laguna, as well as many other seasonal drainages and a natural spring.

The property’s habitat, part of a critical, contiguous wildlife corridor created by Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and other local open space lands, supports native, special status plant and animal species. A Preliminary Habitat Assessment commissioned by the property owners in September 2012 indicates a high potential for Alameda whipsnake, pallid bat and Yuma myotis bat, and a high to moderate potential for California red-legged frog and golden eagle. The property also supports potentially over 300 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, many of which are prey for the aforementioned special status species. Larger mammals include coyotes, black-tailed deer, American badger, bobcats and mountain lions.

The subject property has two zoning designations: A-100 Agriculture for the upslope lands generally lying to the west of the Calaveras Fault, and Rural Density Residential, allowing for 0.20 dwelling units per acre, for the lands to the east of the fault. Development on the parcel is also controlled by the guidelines set forth in the West Foothill Corridor Overlay District of the Pleasanton Municipal Code and Measures PP, QQ, M, N and F. The General Plan, zoning ordinances and codes, and applicable measures seek to preserve the scenic views, open space and rural character of the Pleasanton Ridgelands. The site is not connected to water, sewer, or utilities, although connections are available off of Old Foothill Road. After analyzing the property’s physical, legal and economic constraints, an independent appraiser concluded that the property’s highest and best use would be to support two home sites.

Acquisition of the 231.57±acre Castleridge property represents an excellent opportunity for preservation of Ridgeland viewsheds from the Tri-Valley area, as well as protection of a critical wildlife corridor comprised of a large, contiguous landscape with mostly intact, diverse plant and wildlife communities. Together with over 8,000 acres already protected in adjacent Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and more than 6,000 acres protected in nearby Garin/Dry Creek and Vargas Plateau parks, the Castleridge property can become part of a significant preserve being assembled in Niles Canyon around the East Bay’s largest watershed, Alameda Creek. In addition, the site provides a unique opportunity for public access due to its proximity to the City of Pleasanton’s Alviso Adobe Park and the subject’s historic trail linking the City property to the interior of Pleasanton Ridge.

83 The analysis and recommendations of an Acquisition Evaluation (“AE”) conducted by staff is attached to this report. The AE recommends that upon acquisition the Castleridge property be placed into Land Bank status until an amendment to the Land Use Plan for Pleasanton Ridge that incorporates the property into the regional park system is adopted. The property also fits the criteria for a “checklist amendment” to the existing Land Use Plan and, as such, could be opened to the public in a relatively expeditious manner. The AE requests funding for fencing, gates, signage, drainage repair, site clean-up, and related grading and mowing in order to secure and make safe the property upon close of escrow. Funding for these items is included in this Board action.

ALTERNATIVES

No alternatives are recommended.

84 ACQUISITION EVALUATION

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Castleridge Property 231.57 acres APN: 946-3800-003-16

Site Description:

The Castleridge property consists of 231.57± acres located directly west of Alviso Adobe Community Park in the City of Pleasanton at 3466 Old Foothill Road. This acquisition borders Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park to the east and provides an open space access and trail connection from the ridgeline to Foothill Boulevard. A 30-foot wide non-exclusive easement across neighboring private property provides access from Old Foothill Road.

There are no improvements or utilities on the property with the exception of an unpaved road that provides access from Old Foothill Road to the ridgeline. Two private properties developed with single family residences are located adjacent to the lower portion of the property. An additional private property, the Austin Property, separates the Castleridge property from Old Foothill Road. A portion of the trail from Old Foothill Road to the Castleridge property crosses the Austin property to provide access to the private residences and the Castleridge property via the 30-foot wide easement. Operations staff has recommended the development of a separated trail and installation of gates to separate public access to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and the private residences’ access.

The Austin Property is the site of an approved planned unit development for up to 8 single family residences with the remainder of the property to be protected open space to be dedicated to the City. This open space would provide a buffer between the approved development and the Castleridge property.

The property rises from 440 feet along Old Foothill Road to nearly 1,500 feet at the ridgeline within Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The ridgetop provides expansive views of Mount Diablo and the Tri-Valley area to the east and the San Francisco Bay to the west. The unpaved road rising to the ridgeline from Old Foothill Road provides a relatively gradual and shaded trail that meanders through oak woodlands for approximately a mile and a half and connects to the over 8,000 acres already protected within Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.

The Castleridge property is located within the incorporated area of the City of Pleasanton. The City of Pleasanton General Plan designates the lower portion of the property along Old Foothill Road as Rural-Density Residential, zoned for 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres. The upper portion of the property is designated as Agriculture and Grazing land with a zoning allowance of one dwelling unit per 100 acres. The property is restricted by various measures intended to protect the scenic views, open space, and rural character of the ridgelines in Pleasanton.

85 Natural and Cultural Resources:

The property lies within the Alameda Creek Watershed and contains two seasonal drainages and a natural spring. The northerly drainage crosses the unpaved road before entering the adjacent private property. Operations and Stewardship staff have identified the need for improvement of the crossing to ensure proper drainage across the road.

Roughly 90% of the Castleridge property is steep hills dominated by oak woodland. Patches of Diablan sage and open grassland habitats dot the property. A Preliminary Habitat Assessment was conducted on the property by the Alameda County Resource Conservation Department in October 2012. The Habitat Assessment study identified, among others, the following native plant and animal species on the property: coast live oak, valley oak and black oak, madrone, purple needlegrass, California buckeye, California sagebrush, red-tailed hawk, Hutton’s vireo, oak titmouse, Dark-eye junco and black-tailed deer.

The Habitat Assessment study reports a high potential for the following special-status plant and animal species to occur on the property and many of these species can be observed on the lands currently managed as part of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park: Santa Clara red ribbons, Alameda whipsnake, golden eagle, Northern Harrier, pallid bat and Yuma myotis bat. The riparian habitat and spring area may provide refuge for the foothill yellow-legged frog and the California tiger salamander. The East Alameda Conservation Strategy suggests that the grassland areas of the Pleasanton Ridgelands may also provide habitat for the endangered Callippe silverspot butterfly.

No cultural resource studies have been performed on the property to date. There are no structures on the property. The remnants of a former livestock corral appear to be typical of abandoned ranching facilities found on similar properties purchased by the District.

Planning Issues:

Master Plan: This acquisition will be an expansion of an existing parkland or trail and is, therefore, consistent with the Master Plan 1997 Regional Parkland and Trail Map.

Land Use Planning: The property will be an expansion of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Land Use Plan was adopted on July 17, 2012. The Castleridge property was not included in the Land Use Plan and will remain in land bank status until a land use plan amendment or checklist amendment can be prepared.

CEQA Compliance: This acquisition is exempt from CEQA requirements under both Sections 15316, and 15325 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the transfer of ownership of the land to preserve open space; and Section 15304, minor alterations of land with respect to grazing activities.

Public Safety: Police: This property does not pose a significant impact on Police services as it is located near existing District facilities that require similar patrols. The property is located approximately 3.5

86 miles north of the Foothill Road staging area and 1.2 miles south of the Garms Service Yard. Routine patrols can be made as a part of current patrol efforts. Further discussions will be necessary with the City of Pleasanton regarding roles and responsibilities of any potential joint use of the parking lot and staging area at Alviso Adobe Community Park.

Fire: The parcel is located within the jurisdiction of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. The area is classified as State Responsibility Area (SRA) for fire protection, and is within the State’s Direct Protection Area. EBRPD would respond with one or two engines, a watertender and overhead personnel from the closest staffed stations, either Station 1 (Tilden), Station 7 (Garin), Station 10 (Chabot) or all of them. Response time would be between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on from which station they were dispatched. The EBRPD helicopter would arrive within 10 minutes or less from the Hayward Air Unit. Nearby water hydrants provide a good water supply for fire suppression.

The parcel is located within the State’s “Very High” Fire Hazard Severity Zone. A wildland fire would be of high intensity and would likely cause substantial damage to natural resources and infrastructure improvements, such as fences, nearby homes and other structures, and a radio transmission site. In a recent three year period (2006-2008), EBRPD responded to 11 fire incidents within Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park– a pattern which may typify this new acquisition as well.

Hazardous materials responses will be the responsibility of EBRPD. District records document that over the three years of 2006 through 2008, Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park had 2 hazardous materials incidents. This is a Low rate of occurrence, compared with other District parks. One could expect a similar low occurrence level in the new acquisitions.

In the recent three years of 2006 through 2008, EBRPD fire department personnel responded to 11 medical incidents in Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. This is a Low level of occurrence when compared with other District parks, and would likely characterize medical response activity in the new parcels as well. Recommendations:  Continue to strengthen mutual aid relationships with Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and the State of California’s CalFire to ensure adequate emergency response times.  Determine fuels management needs and strategies. Consider constructing and maintaining a fuelbreak along the eastern boundary, with special focus along the interface with residential and other developed areas.  Cooperate with city, county and state fire agencies to ensure neighbors and the visiting public are aware of the risks, hazards, responsibilities and defensible space requirements to minimize fire losses in the wildland-urban interface.  At public access points, such as trailheads and staging areas, provide public education about the risks, hazards, responsibilities and actions to minimize wildland fire occurrence and losses.

87  Ensure an adequate level of fire and visitor safety protection capability is provided, commensurate with the increasing landbase and wildland-urban interface requiring protection.

Acquisition Criteria: This property:  Presents an acquisition opportunity that will provide a logical and manageable park boundary.  Provides opportunity to expand the regional trail network and increase access to an existing regional park.  Helps maintain an equitable parkland distribution of facilities and programs throughout the District.  Possesses significant natural resources.  Helps complete existing parks and protect wildlife corridors and the visual integrity in an existing park.  Requires a minimum of development and maintenance.

Recommendation for Land Bank Status: Yes X No ____

 The property is not located within an area covered by an approved Land Use Plan. The property can be removed from Land Bank Status at such a time that an amendment to the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Land Use Plan is approved.

Site Cost Estimate: Acquisition Estimate: $ 2,200,000 TOTAL

Development Estimate: $ 37,800 TOTAL Fencing and Gates: $ 8,8001 Signage : $ 1,000 Drainage Repair: $ 8,0002 Site Cleanup: $ 15,000 Mowing/Grading: $ 5,000 Maintenance and Operational Estimate (annual): $ 19,8113 Total Five-Year Projection: $ 99,054

Timing: The option is to be exercised by March 3, 2014.

1 Fencing and gates needed to separate park access from neighboring residences. 2 Drainage repair necessary to ensure proper drainage across existing roadway and protect adjacent properties. 3 Estimate is based upon the annual Land Base Operating Cost Methodology.

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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO.: 2014 – 02 –

February 4, 2014

AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE OPTION, PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT, APPROPRIATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 231.57± ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CASTLERIDGE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: PLEASANTON RIDGE REGIONAL PARK

WHEREAS, on February 2, 2010 by its Resolution No. 2010-02-029, the Board of Directors authorized staff to begin negotiations and due diligence activities to acquire the subject property; and

WHEREAS, on July 16, 2013 by its Resolution No. 2013-07-145, the Board of Directors authorized the appropriation of additional Measure WW funds to support the cost of multiple appraisals and prolonged negotiations; and

WHEREAS, on September 3, 2013 by its Resolution No. 2013-09-197, the Board authorized staff to submit an application for acquisition grant funding in the amount of $1.0 million to the Alameda County Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Advisory Committee in order to leverage Measure WW acquisition funds available for the Pleasanton Ridge area; and

WHEREAS, on September 3, 2013 by its Resolution No. 2013-09-202, the Board authorized staff to enter into an option, purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of the 231.57± acre property for $2.2 million with a $25,000 option payment; and

WHEREAS, the 231.57± acre property may be acquired on or before March 3, 2014 for the agreed-upon price of $2,200,000, which is $200,000 below its appraised fair market value; and

WHEREAS, acquisition of this parcel aids in important resource protection goals by preserving viewsheds, maintaining open space, protecting endangered species habitat, and extending a wildlife corridor; and

WHEREAS, acquisition of the subject property also provides excellent opportunities for recreational trail access to the interior of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park; and

WHEREAS, under CEQA and the District’s Environmental Review Manual, this project is Categorically Exempt and therefore not subject to preparation and processing of environmental documentation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby authorizes the acquisition of the 231.57± acre property at 3466 Old Foothill Road, City of Pleasanton, Alameda County for a purchase price of $2.2 million; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the acceptance and appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in acquisition grant funding from the Alameda County Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Advisory Committee should our application for grant funding be approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in February 2014, and the transfer of $1,220,800 from Designated for Acquisition – Measure WW for the Pleasanton Ridge acquisition allocation area (CIP 229900WW00) to Castleridge/Pleasanton Ridge acquisition project account (CIP 219400) and Castleridge/Pleasanton Ridge safety and security project account (CIP 219401) as indicated on the attached Budget Change Form, to be applied along with funds previously transferred towards the purchase of the property and to fund the following costs. Should the grant funding not be approved in February 2014, the Board authorizes the transfer of $2,220,800 fromDesignated for Acquisition – Measure WW for the Pleasanton Ridge acquisition allocation area (229900WW00) to the aforementioned acquisition and safety and security project accounts in lieu of the grant funding:

ACCEPT/APPROPRIATE/TRANSFER FROM:

FUNDING OPTION A: IF OUTSIDE FUNDING IS APPROVED Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Grant Funding $1,000,000 Designated for Acquisition – Measure WW Pleasanton Ridge Acquisition Allocation Area (229900WW00) 1,220,800

OR FUNDING OPTION B: IF OUTSIDE FUNDING IS NOT APPROVED Pleasanton Ridge Acquisition Allocation Area (229900WW00) $2,220,800

Total Current Action for Funding Option A or B $2,220,800

Previous Board Actions – Measure WW $78,000 Total Current Project Cost $2,298,800

Previous Board Actions for Staff Time, Appraisal, $78,000 Environmental Assessment, Title and Escrow and Option Payment

Total Current Project Cost $2,298,800

Moved by Director , seconded by Director and adopted this 4th day of February, 2014 by the following vote:

FOR:

AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

91 PLEASANTON RIDGE REGIONAL PARK East Bay Regional Park District Castleridge Property ² Environmental Programs July 30, 2013 t:/bstone/mxd projects/land acq/ Feet pr_Castleridge2013.mxd 0250 500 1,000 1,500

Alviso Adobe Park

"Castleridge" (Collins et al) Property Potential 946-3800-003-16 Development and Open Space 231.57 acres Dedication EBRPD Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Location Map with Staging Areas

Castleridge

Disclaimer: Boundary and property lines shown on this map do not represent a boundary or property line survey. The East Bay Regional Park District makes no representation as to the accuracy of said property lines (or any other lines), and no liability is assumed by reason of reliance thereon. Use of this map for other than its intended purpose requires the written consent of EBRPD. 92 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM OPTION A NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriation Between Funds X From New RevenuesX Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNTAMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: Capital- Land- Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- District Wide-Acquisition-Designated Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Land Acquisition-Measure WW Castleridge-Measure WW Principal for Undesignated Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge allocation area-Purchase Price

Account: 333-6330-000-7010 / Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219400 229900WW00-100 $ 1,220,800 WP48-101 $ 1,175,000 Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Castleridge-Measure WW Principal for Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge allocation area-Admin Costs

Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219400 WP48-100 $ 8,000 Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Castleridge-Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Grant Funding-Purchase Price

Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219400 GL23-101 $ 1,000,000 Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Castleridge-Measure WW Principal for Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge allocation area-Safety & Security

Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219401 WP48-500 $ 37,800 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2014 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors approve the transfer and appropriation of $1,220,800 Measure WW Bond principal funding from the Designated Acquisitions Project 229900 to projects 219400 and 219401 Castleridge property using Pleasanton Ridge WW acquisition allocation area funding. This action also allows for the appropriation of $1 million in Altamont Landfill and Resource Facility Open Space Grant Funding toward the purchase of 231.57 ± acres. $37,800 of the Measure WW appropriation will be used for the safety and security phase of the purchase. This budget increase augments the existing $78,000 budget that was previously appropriated.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 2/4/2014 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2014-02- Posted By: Posted date:

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93 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BUDGET CHANGE FORM OPTION B NEW APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET TRANSFERS X New Appropriation Between Funds X From New RevenuesX Between Projects DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNTAMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT Account Name: Expense: Capital- Land- Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- District Wide-Acquisition-Designated Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Land Acquisition-Measure WW Castleridge-Measure WW Principal for Undesignated Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge allocation area-Purchase Price

Account: 333-6330-000-7010 / Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219400 229900WW00-100 $ 2,220,800 WP48-101 $ 2,175,000 Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Castleridge-Measure WW Principal for Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge allocation area-Admin Costs

Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219400 WP48-100 $ 8,000 Account Name: Expense: Capital Fund- Land Acquisition-Pleasanton Ridge- Castleridge-Measure WW Principal for Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge allocation area-Safety & Security

Account: 333-6330-159-7010/ 219401 WP48-500 $ 37,800 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY As being presented at the Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2014 the General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors approve the transfer and appropriation of $2,220,800 Measure WW Bond principal funding from the Designated Acquisitions Project 229900 to projects 219400 and 219401 Castleridge property using Pleasanton Ridge WW acquisition allocation area funding, toward the purchase of 231.57 ± acres. $37,800 of the Measure WW appropriation will be used for the safety and security phase of the purchase. This budget increase augments the existing $78,000 budget that was previously appropriated.

As approved at the Board of Directors Meeting on date: 2/4/2014 Board of Directors Resolution Number: 2014-02- Posted By: Posted date:

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94 BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

3. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

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

San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission – Alameda Point

On Thursday, January 16, 2014, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), by a vote of 13 for, 2 against, and 4 abstaining, approved a Consistency Determination that enables the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to acquire a 624-acre portion of Alameda Point from the U.S. Department of the Navy. A 112-acre sub-portion is to be developed with an outpatient clinic, columbarium, and least tern management office. A 512- acre sub-portion is to remain undeveloped for the protection of the California least tern nesting colony. BCDC included a condition that requires the VA to issue an easement to the City of Alameda for a 2-mile long, 12- to 25-foot wide corridor for a seasonal trail (Bay Trail) for public recreational use from August to March, consistent with protection of the least tern. The 2012 Biological Opinion for the entire 2,328-acre Naval Air Station Alameda project and the Navy’s Declaration of Restrictions include a provision for the District (or another Fish and Wildlife Service-approved entity) to enforce the Bay Trail seasonal closure restrictions and access restrictions to the 512-acre undeveloped area.

City of Antioch – Moller Ranch

On Wednesday, January 22, 2014, the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) Board approved the sale of 191.45 acres of the Moller Ranch property to the East Bay Regional Park District (the “District”) for $305,782. The property is located adjacent to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve and will complete the northern entrance and gateway to the preserve. The District has long been interested in the acquisition of the property to complete the northern entrance to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve and to protect the historic and natural resources on the property. The property was originally operated as a dairy ranch and includes numerous historic structures within the farmstead area. A conservation easement will be placed over 155.63 acres of the property purchased for mitigation of two development projects within the City of Antioch. The District Board of Directors authorized a purchase and sale agreement with the AUSD Board during its January 14, 2014, meeting.

95 City of Antioch – The Pointe Project

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, the City of Antioch City Council, by a vote of 3 for and 2 against, denied Albert Seeno III’s Discovery Homes The Pointe Project proposal for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Rezoning, and other planning and land use permits. The Pointe Project would have allowed for development of 60 single family dwelling units on the 21-acre site. The project site is located west of the intersection of Somersville Road and James Donlon Boulevard, near the entrance to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. The project site was to remain open space when the surrounding project was originally approved by the City Council in 1996. In 2005, the City Council changed the designation from “Open Space” to “Owner/Developer Remainder Parcel” to potentially allow for future development. The District has actively worked with the City to identify the District’s planning and land use interests and concerns with the proposed project.

96 GM COMMENTS

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

4. GENERAL MANAGER’S COMMENTS

STAFF PRESENTATION Acting Recreation Services Manager Nancy Krebs and Acting Recreation Supervisor Jeremy Saito will provide an update on the facility and program operations of the Tidewater Boating Center. This will include the community outreach programs of Oakland Strokes and the District’s Outdoor Recreation department. The presentation will also include the planning of recently awarded grants from the Cosco Busan and Dubai Star Oil Spill settlement monies to create recreational shoreline programs and opportunities for youth and families within the coming years.

GM COMMENTS The Park District has received an Award of Excellence from the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS), for the Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival. The festival, held in 2011, 2012, and 2013 at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont, was recognized in the "Creating Community" category for promoting Community Health and Wellness. Over 30 community groups, government agencies, and health providers participate as exhibitors in the festival annually, which drew thousands of attendees last year. Creative and collaborative approaches addressed the issue of community health as part of the Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative. The official presentation of the award will take place at the annual CPRS Awards Recognition Banquet scheduled for Friday, March 7 at The Doubletree in Ontario, California.

2014 Drought Impacts With the recent Federal and State drought declarations there have been several inquiries about the impact of the drought on District facilities and operations and plans to respond to these impacts. Currently the only rationing restrictions in place are voluntary. District Operations staff are currently meeting with local water agencies to explore potential strategies should the drought continue this winter. As with past drought events contingency plans will be phased, with early phases emphasizing reductions in turf irrigation, signage to encourage public conservation in day-use and campgrounds, close monitoring of water systems to discover and repair leaks quickly, as well as potential reductions in the swim season for some District swim facilities. If the drought conditions worsen more severe actions such as elimination of turf irrigation at some locations or closure of facilities may be considered but at this time these are not anticipated.

97 The drought is starting to have considerable impact on the District’s grazing program. Many grazing operators did not bring in cattle this season due to the lack of grass or stock water. The few grazers that have remained on District lands are significantly culling their herds and more will be removed as the drought continues in order to protect park resources and to ensure the health of the animals.

Since the last significant drought in the late 1990’s District staff have focused on conservation measures such the installation of water conserving toilets, faucets and waterless urinals in park restroom facilities, and upgrading irrigation systems with modern water conserving technologies as funding allows. These measures, combined with voluntary conservation on the part of the District and park visitors, should help reduce the impacts of the drought on park operations. It must be emphasized that we have not received direction from local water suppliers that they are anticipating mandatory restrictions at this time. Management has directed park staff to reduce turf irrigation where feasible as a first step towards meeting voluntary reduction targets. Operations staff will continue to update the Board as additional information is provided by our local water suppliers and as contingency plans are developed.

OPERATIONS DIVISION

Interpretive and Recreation Services Department

Interpretive Services Unit Ardenwood: In mid-December, Ardenwood formed a new volunteer partnership with the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. Students assist park staff in farm animal care as part of a job/career program through the school.

Big Break: On December 18, Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta (BBVC) hosted a meeting for the Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed, attended by Executive Director Diane Burgis, California State Parks Senior Environmental Scientist Cyndy Shafer, Save Mount Diablo Stewardship Associate Jim Cartan, and ten guests.

On January 11, BBVC hosted a book signing for the Friends of San Pablo National Wildlife Refuge.

On January 15, BBVC held the Delta Branding Meeting hosted by Delta Protection Commission and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy. Participants included Augustine Ideas advertising agency; local governmental, citizen, and business community members; and EBRPD staff.

Coyote Hills: On January 1, the California Indian Films Festival was held at Coyote Hills, where 77 visitors viewed and discussed basketry and rare films of Ohlone peoples. The festival also drew 162 people to the Visitor Center.

Sunol: On December 2, the annual Docent Holiday Potluck for staff, docents, and their family was attended by 38 docents at the Old Green Barn. On December 31, over 100 hikers visited the Sunol Visitor Center.

98 Tilden Nature Area: On November 16, over twenty visitors joined District staff for Fire: Friend or Foe, an interactive program on fire ecology held at the EEC in collaboration with fire science researchers from the Stephens Lab at UC Berkeley.

On December 1, approximately 25 participants helped prepare soil and plant wildflower seeds along the pasture trail, for the Family Restoration Day program at the Little Farm.

Recreation Services Unit In 2013, a total of 12,654 volunteers contributed 99,161 hours toward keeping the parks safer, restoring the parklands, and furthering the District's mission.

During the month of December, 331 customers registered for programs, compared to 322 registrations in November (a 3% increase). During the first week of January, 110 customers registered, compared to 72 last year (a 53% increase).

Community Outreach On December 19, a total of 20 older adults from the San Pablo Hotel in Oakland enjoyed a day outing to Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline. The group received a community grant from the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation to improve health for seniors.

Maintenance & Skilled Trades Department

MAST Administration The Temescal waterfall has been restored to its historic flow and is operating daily from 10:00 a.m. to sundown. Public Affairs is working with Operations to plan a rededication event as part of the District’s 80th anniversary celebration.

North County Trades The Black Diamond Shop has been completely renovated. The renovation included new window installation, a commercial roll-up door, all new interior walls and ceiling, and floor sheathing. A new electrical system was installed, and all beleaguered exterior siding has been replaced with new trim and cornice work. Both interior and exterior paint followed the improvements.

The TXI facility at Carquinez has been improved with new entry doors, skylights, and a security window. Water service has been re-established to the building, interior painting of many of the rooms has been completed, and exterior graffiti has been removed from the brick surfaces. A new pump house has been constructed for the Temescal waterfall. The Black Diamond naturalist trailer has been equipped with two new heat pumps following an electrical fire, caused by an electrical shor,t that exposed the condition of these units.

South County Trades The South County crew excavated and replaced a root-bound section of sewer line at Dry Creek Cottage, replaced the Ardenwood farmyard water heater, and excavated and repaired a series of split couplings on the Deer Park water main. The electrician began a large electrical upgrade for the Sunol service yard, re-spliced the power to the Coyote Hills kiosk, and rewired circuits for the booster pump at Brooks Island and water heaters at Ardenwood and Anthony Chabot.

99 Roads and Trails Crew Roads and Trails completed the new ADA compliant pathway to the boat ramp at Shadow Cliffs. In addition to the new pathway, staff removed and replaced 185 ft of failed path adjacent to the new pathway. The crew base rocked the entrance and group camp parking lot at Anthony Chabot’s Bort Meadow. Staff completed hydro-seeding at McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, at the end of University Avenue. The crew graded, re-sloped, and hydro-seeded the residence at Point Pinole Shores. The crew worked with Trades to install a new waterline at Carquinez/Martinez (Brickyard TXI). Staff re-contoured the East Ridge Trail at Redwood to prevent further erosion. Staff added base rock and graded the entire parking lot at Brushy Peak and completed the slide repair at Sibley’s main parking lot.

Sanitation/Recycling Crew The Sanitation crew worked with Roads and Trails to install two double CXT restrooms in the Anthony Chabot Bort Meadow campsite. Staff conducted an inspection of the sewer system for Holly Court and completed repairs on two different offsets on the main sewer line. A contractor has been hired to conduct inspections on the four alternative septic systems in Contra Costa County, as required by Contra Costa County Environmental Health Department. The crew assisted the Construction Department to demolish and abandon the existing three septic tanks being replaced by the new sewer lines in the Tilden Nature Area.

Pavement Maintenance & Preservation Program (PMPP) The Delta De Anza Trail received crack fill, seal coat, and 3,500 sq ft of new asphalt from Lonetree Way to Gentrytown Drive. Iron Horse Trail, from San Ramon to Danville, received crack filling and asphalt repairs. Alameda Creek Trail received 2.5 miles of crack fill. Old asphalt was removed and replaced at the Briones to Mount Diablo Trail, in two locations, near Larkey Park. The Contra Costa Canal Trail received additional asphalt and base rock to widen turns to allow Contra Costa Water District staff to perform routine cleaning maintenance.

Park Operations Department

Interpretive Parklands Unit Briones: Staff has moved into their new offices, which were made possible when the Alhambra Valley residence was vacated. In preparation for the Trails Challenge, trail markers were replaced at various locations along the 2014 Trails Challenge route. A new interpretive panel explaining the Alhambra Creek Watershed was installed on Briones Crest Trail near the Old Briones Road Trail intersection.

Mission Peak: On October 19, park staff worked with 23 volunteers to apply jute, seed, and wattle at five locations on the Hidden Valley Trail. They installed 4x4 posts for signs at Peak Trail, used the tractor to rip 400’ of old bootleg trail, and 800’ of new livestock fence was installed between the District boundary and a park neighbor.

Brushy Peak: On October 28 – 31, staff led the Civicorps crew in the installation of three split- rail fences to prevent bootleg shortcuts. They also pulled several truckloads of dittrichia graveolens (stinkwort) and removed tamarisk and mustard in several locations.

100 Lakes Unit Quarry Lakes: The quarterly meeting with Alameda County Water District (ACWD) was held at the park. Various projects were discussed, most notably the ACWD construction project between Shinn and Stevenson pond. The work has been completed, and leftover base rock was used to fill a linear fissure at the west end of the fruit tree peninsula. On-going drought conditions may result in the continuation of the reduced swim area for the 2014 season as refilling of the main lake is reliant on winter rainfall.

Parklands Unit Anthony Chabot: Park staff did an outstanding job handling campers and the rest of the park during several large power outages during windstorms. They responded to numerous reports of trees down, cleared trails and roadways, and worked closely with PG&E and MAST staff to address sewage problems caused by the outages.

Redwood: Park staff assisted with trail and parking lot closures needed to conduct a major trenching project at the fishway. Stewardship administered the contract which is part of the petroleum plume remediation project, and Trades assisted to bypass the main water line which had to be cut to complete the trenching. The soil removed from the trench will be tested and transported by contractor to an appropriate facility. Rainbow trout surveys show the creek on the south side of Redwood Road is occupied by trout up to mile marker 1.0. Staff is working on resource protection signage.

101 Event Calendar February - March 2014

Sponsoring Date Day Event Location Organization 2/1/14 Saturday Healthy Hikes Various EBRPD 2/17 & 25 & 3/4 Tuesday Wedding Fair Brazilian Room EBRPD 3/1/14 Saturday Healthy Hikes Various EBRPD 3/11 & 14 Tuesday, Friday Media Forum Temescal, Big Break EBRPD 3/27 & 28 Thurs-Fri Olmsted Symposium Stanford Olmsted Association TBD Breuner Marsh event Point Pinole EBRPD

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102 Page : 1 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty Mar 1, 2014 Saturday BLK Black Diamond Mines: Mine Open House Kate Collins Special Event Special Event 100 Special Event Permit P: (510) 544-2755 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Special Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 30 Special Event Permit (Customer) 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Contra Costa Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 30 Special Event Permit (Customer) 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Contra Costa Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 Mar 2, 2014 Sunday TIL Tilden Special Event Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 Mar 8, 2014 Saturday CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 50 Special Event Permit (Customer) 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contra Costa Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 MLK Martin Luther King Jr: Special LMJS Training Program 2014 Lake Merritt Joggers And Event #5837 Striders (Customer) 80 Special Event Permit Special Event Jonathan Zingman 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline P: (510) 823-5638 Mar 15, 2014 Saturday ALA Alameda County Trails: Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Special Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 25 Special Event Permit (Customer) 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Alameda County Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Coyote Hills Regional Park Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 903-4019 103 Page : 2 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 104 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 Zoom Running Zoom Running Events Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 400 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Wendell Doman 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 DEL Del Valle: Special Event Badger Cove Half Marathon Brazen Racing (Customer) Special Event Permit #4646 Sam Fiandaca 1,000 Del Valle Regional Park Special Event 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM P: (510) 750-5919 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: March Training #6983 REI (Customer) Special Event Special Event Karl Roesler 12 Special Event Permit 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness P: (510) 527-4140 Mar 16, 2014 Sunday PTP Point Pinole: Special Event Bay Area Orienteering Club Bay Area Orienteering Club Special Event Permit Special Event (BAOC) (Customer) 150 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Stephen Gregg 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM P: (510) 779-8808 TIL Tilden Special Event Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 Mar 21, 2014 Friday BLK Black Diamond Mines: Orienteering Get Lost!! Running, Racing Special Event Special Event (Customer) 100 Special Event Permit Vladimir Gusiatnikov 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve P: (971) 998-0321 TIL Tilden Special Event Leadership Training Course Bay Area Wilderness Training Special Event Permit #6310 (BAWT) (Customer) 100 Tilden Regional Park Special Event Aaron Gilbert 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 452-2298 x301 Mar 22, 2014 Saturday PTI Point Isabel:Special Event Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Special Event Permit Special Event Society's Team In Training 50 Point Isabel Regional Shoreline (Customer) 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Coyote Hills Regional Park Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 903-4019 Page : 3 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 Leadership Training Course Bay Area Wilderness Training Special Event Permit #6310 (BAWT) (Customer) 100 Tilden Regional Park Special Event Aaron Gilbert 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 452-2298 x301 DIA Diablo Foothills: Special Event Orienteering Get Lost!! Running, Racing Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 150 Diablo Foothills Regional Park Vladimir Gusiatnikov 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (971) 998-0321 RED Redwood: Special Event Coastal Trail Run Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Wendell Doman 350 Redwood Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Basic Tree Climbing Course Treewolf (Customer) Special Event Special Event Eric Folmer 20 Special Event Permit 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness P: (510) 558-0604 Mar 23, 2014 Sunday TEM Temescal: Special Event Oakland Marathon Corrigan Sports (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Gene Brtalik 1,500 Temescal Regional Recreation 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Area P: (510) 371-5273 TIL Tilden Special Event Leadership Training Course Bay Area Wilderness Training Special Event Permit #6310 (BAWT) (Customer) 100 Tilden Regional Park Special Event Aaron Gilbert 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 452-2298 x301 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Basic Tree Climbing Course Treewolf (Customer) Special Event Special Event Eric Folmer 20 Special Event Permit 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness P: (510) 558-0604 MIL Miller Knox: Special Event Grizzly Peak Cyclists - Bike Clinic Grizzly Peak Cyclists Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Meredith Nielsen 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 704-1881 Mar 29, 2014 Saturday ALA Alameda County Trails: Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Special Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 25 Special Event Permit (Customer) 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Alameda County Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 MIL Miller Knox: Special Event YEP 2nd Annual Walk to Nature Youth Enrichment Strategies 105 Special Event Permit #6665 (YES) (Customer) 1 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Special Event Eric Aaholm 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM P: (510) 232-3023 Page : 4 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 106 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Coyote Hills Regional Park Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 903-4019 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Basic Tree Climbing Course Treewolf (Customer) Special Event Special Event Eric Folmer 20 Special Event Permit 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness P: (510) 558-0604 Mar 30, 2014 Sunday TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Basic Tree Climbing Course Treewolf (Customer) Special Event Special Event Eric Folmer 20 Special Event Permit 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness P: (510) 558-0604 TIL Tilden Special Event Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 Mar 31, 2014 Monday TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 Apr 1, 2014 Tuesday TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 Apr 2, 2014 Wednesda TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) y Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 Apr 3, 2014 Thursday TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 Apr 4, 2014 Friday TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 ANT Anthony Chabot: Special Leadership Training Course Bay Area Wilderness Training Event #6323 (BAWT) (Customer) 40 Special Event Permit Special Event Aaron Gilbert 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Anthony Chabot Regional Park P: (510) 452-2298 x301 Page : 5 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 5, 2014 Saturday ANT Anthony Chabot: Special Leadership Training Course Bay Area Wilderness Training Event #6323 (BAWT) (Customer) 40 Special Event Permit Special Event Aaron Gilbert 12:01 AM - 12:00 AM Anthony Chabot Regional Park P: (510) 452-2298 x301 MES McLaughlin Eastshore State Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Park Special Event Society's Team In Training 50 Special Event Permit (Customer) 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM McLaughlin Eastshore State Park Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Holy Spirit Family Fun Walk/Run Holy Spirit School (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Rosey Loaisiga 250 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 790-8354 CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Special Event (Customer) 30 Special Event Permit Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (510) 903-4019 TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 TIL Tilden Special Event Coastal Trail Run 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 PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Tartan Day Scottish Fair Ira Bletz Special Event Permit Special Event D: (510) 544-3290 100 Ardenwood Historic Farm P: (510) 544-3290 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Apr 6, 2014 Sunday TIL Tilden Special Event Day Camp #6847 (Non-exclusive Edah Community (Customer) Special Event Permit Use) Oren Massey 70 Tilden Regional Park Special Event D: (510) 558-3105 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 545-3324 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Swim Clinic Mermaid Series (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Heidi Boyton 30 Crown Memorial State Beach

107 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (831) 234-6724 Page : 6 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 108 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments (Non-exclusive CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 893-5154 ANT Anthony Chabot: Special Leadership Training Course Bay Area Wilderness Training Event #6323 (BAWT) (Customer) 40 Special Event Permit Special Event Aaron Gilbert 12:01 PM - 6:00 PM Anthony Chabot Regional Park P: (510) 452-2298 x301 Apr 9, 2014 Wednesda CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event Let's Go Fishing Derby Let's Go Fishing Production y Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 650 Lake Chabot Regional Park Tom Gratny 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM P: (510) 582-1274 Apr 12, 2014 Saturday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Tracking Test Oakland Dog Training Club Event Special Event (Customer) 20 Special Event Permit Jack McCredie 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional Preserve P: (510) 749-9957 CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Special Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 30 Special Event Permit (Customer) 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Contra Costa Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special Training Event Leukemia & Lymphoma Event Special Event Society's Team In Training 30 Special Event Permit (Customer) 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Contra Costa Trails Ariane Chapple

P: (408) 490-3136 CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event Esophageal Cancer Awareness Esophageal Cancer Action Special Event Permit 5K Run #6595 Network (Customer) 300 Lake Chabot Regional Park Special Event Tanya Brubaker 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 332-3986 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Coyote Hills Regional Park Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 903-4019 BIG Big Break: Special Event Book It Run Friends Of The Oakley Library Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 125 Big Break Regional Shoreline Ron Perry 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (925) 625-5394 P: (925) 625-5394 Page : 7 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 MLK Martin Luther King Jr: Special Earth Day Kevin Fox Event Special Event 100 Special Event Permit P: (510) 544-2515 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: Spring Wildflower Festival East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 100 Special Event Permit Erica Herron 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness D: (510) 544-3241 P: (510) 544-3241 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Egg Scramble Sharol Nelson-Embry Special Event Permit Special Event 100 Crown Memorial State Beach P: (510) 544-3181 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DIA Diablo Foothills: Special Event Wedding Jenna Borges Special Event Permit Special Event 150 Diablo Foothills Regional Park P: (707) 718-3857 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM Apr 13, 2014 Sunday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Tracking Test Oakland Dog Training Club Event Special Event (Customer) 20 Special Event Permit Jack McCredie 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional Preserve P: (510) 749-9957 TIL Tilden Special Event Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments (Non-exclusive CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 893-5154 Apr 19, 2014 Saturday COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Coyote Hills Regional Park Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 903-4019 ROU Round Valley: Special Event Diablo Trails Challenge Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Kelly Stein 100 109 Round Valley Regional Preserve 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 947-3535 Page : 8 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 110 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Egg Scramble Sharol Nelson-Embry Special Event Permit Special Event 100 Crown Memorial State Beach P: (510) 544-3181 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Pleasanton Triathlon Total Body Fitness (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Mark Shaw 100 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area P: (916) 774-3488 DIA Diablo Foothills: Special Event Diablo Trails Challenge Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Kelly Stein 100 Diablo Foothills Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 947-3535 KEN Kennedy Grove: Special Testing - Special Event Denise Valentine Event Special Event 30 Special Event Permit P: (510) 544-2524 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area Apr 20, 2014 Sunday SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Sunrise Service Trinity Church (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Bob Boyd 100 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Area P: (925) 485-1677 Apr 22, 2014 Tuesday CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Earth Day 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 Apr 24, 2014 Thursday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Four Days Diablo Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Event Special Event Kelly Stein 100 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional P: (925) 947-3535 Preserve DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 Apr 25, 2014 Friday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 Page : 9 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 Four Days Diablo Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Event Special Event Kelly Stein 100 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional P: (925) 947-3535 Preserve Apr 26, 2014 Saturday RED Redwood: Special Event Sasquatch Scramble, 1/2, 10K, Sasquatch Racing (Customer) Special Event Permit 5K Charles Lantz 350 Redwood Regional Park Special Event D: (415) 240-2195 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (415) 240-2195 ROB Roberts: Special Event Sasquatch Scramble, 1/2, 10K, Sasquatch Racing (Customer) Special Event Permit 5K Charles Lantz 350 Roberts Regional Recreation Area Special Event D: (415) 240-2195 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (415) 240-2195 PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 MOR Morgan Territory: Special Four Days Diablo Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Event Special Event Kelly Stein 100 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional P: (925) 947-3535 Preserve CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Alameda Earth Day Event Sharol Nelson-Embry Special Event Permit Special Event 100 Crown Memorial State Beach P: (510) 544-3181 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Start Training Group Run American Heart Association Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Coyote Hills Regional Park Erika Ortiz 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (510) 903-4019 BRI Briones: Special Event Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Briones Regional Park 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 304-0399 Apr 27, 2014 Sunday MOR Morgan Territory: Special Four Days Diablo Save Mt. Diablo (Customer) Event Special Event Kelly Stein 100 Special Event Permit 111 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Morgan Territory Regional P: (925) 947-3535 Preserve Page : 10 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 112 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty DEL Del Valle: Special Event Two Day Town James Benney Local Special Event Permit Special Event Productions (Customer) 1,600 Del Valle Regional Park James Benney 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM P: (510) 421-0722 ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Sheep Shearing Day East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 100 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 ALA Alameda County Trails: Primavera Century Ride Fremont Freewheelers Special Event Special Event (Customer) 50 Special Event Permit Laura Spano 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Alameda County Trails P: (510) 209-9542 COY Coyote Hills: Special Event Primavera Century Ride Fremont Freewheelers Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 50 Coyote Hills Regional Park Laura Spano 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 209-9542 CRO Crown Beach: Special Event Swim Clinic Mermaid Series (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Heidi Boyton 30 Crown Memorial State Beach 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (831) 234-6724 TIL Tilden Special Event Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments (Non-exclusive CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 893-5154 May 3, 2014 Saturday SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Swim/Bike/Run Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 70 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Area P: (510) 304-0399 BRI Briones: Special Event Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Briones Regional Park 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 304-0399 PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 Page : 11 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 Zoom Running Zoom Running Events Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 200 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Wendell Doman 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Western Pacific Brazen Racing (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Sam Fiandaca 500 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 750-5919 TIL Tilden Special Event Walk-a-Thon Girl Ventures (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Susie Barr-Wilson 100 Tilden Regional Park 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 864-0780 x307 May 4, 2014 Sunday CCT Contra Costa Canal Tr: Annual MS Walk #6528 National Multiple Sclerosis Special Event Special Event Society (Customer) 900 Special Event Permit Audrey Rufe 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (415) 230-6678 x73009 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 CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments (Non-exclusive CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 893-5154 May 10, 2014 Saturday ALA Alameda County Trails: Mermaid Run Mermaid Series (Customer) Special Event Special Event Carlo Facchino 3,000 Special Event Permit 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Alameda County Trails P: (408) 314-1718 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Mermaid Run Mermaid Series (Customer) 113 Special Event Permit Special Event Carlo Facchino 3,000 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (408) 314-1718 Page : 12 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 114 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty DEL Del Valle: Special Event Hike for Hope Hope Hospice (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Patty Hefner 750 Del Valle Regional Park D: (925) 829-8770 x252 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM P: (925) 998-5645 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Run to Remember California Peace Officers Special Event Permit Special Event Association (Customer) 800 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Mike Elerick 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Area P: (925) 931-5187 RED Redwood: Special Event Coastal Trail Run Coastal Trail Runs (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Wendell Doman 350 Redwood Regional Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (415) 515-6761 PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments (Non-exclusive CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 893-5154 May 11, 2014 Sunday BLK Black Diamond Mines: Mine Open House Kate Collins Special Event Special Event 100 Special Event Permit P: (510) 544-2755 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve TIL Tilden Special Event Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 May 17, 2014 Saturday SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Swim/Bike/Run Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 70 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Area P: (510) 304-0399 PTP Point Pinole: Special Event Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Point Pinole Regional Shoreline 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 304-0399 LAS Las Trampas: Special Event Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Las Trampas Regional Wilderness 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 304-0399 BRI Briones: Special Event Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Briones Regional Park 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 304-0399 Page : 13 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 Event Type: Special Event

Date / Setup - Ready Time / Facility / Equipment / Type / Event / Event Type / Start - End Time Center Schedule Type Contact Information Attend/Qty CRO Crown Beach: Special Event AIM at Melanoma 5K Fun AIM At Melanoma Foundation Special Event Permit Run/Walk (Customer) 200 Crown Memorial State Beach Special Event Silvia Duchene 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (925) 570-8675 PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special Run/Walk/Wheelchair Races Contra Costa Kops For Kids Event Special Event (Customer) 200 Special Event Permit Laury Olson 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contra Costa Trails P: (925) 827-1998 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Annual Walk for Life Pregnancy Choices Clinic Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 100 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Alycia Isaacson 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 487-4357 May 18, 2014 Sunday DEL Del Valle: Special Event Ohlone 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 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 Swim Clinic Mermaid Series (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Heidi Boyton 30 Crown Memorial State Beach 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM P: (831) 234-6724 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

115 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event CYO Sand Volleyball Catholic Youth Organization Special Event Permit Tournaments (Non-exclusive CYO (Customer) 200 Quarry Lakes Regional Park Use) Bill Ford 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Special Event P: (510) 893-5154 Page : 14 of 15 Jan 24, 2014 116 Reservation Master Report 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 21, 2014 Wednesda CUL Cull Canyon: Special Event Volunteer Recognition Dinner Kevin Fox y Special Event Permit Special Event 100 Cull Canyon Regional Recreation P: (510) 544-2515 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Area May 22, 2014 Thursday CCT Iron Horse Trail :Special Bishop Ranch Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Walk-a-Thon #6622 (Customer) 300 Special Event Permit Special Event Magan Denis 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Contra Costa Trails D: (503) 481-2689 P: (415) 989-6500 May 24, 2014 Saturday LAS Las Trampas: Special Event Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Las Trampas Regional Wilderness 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM P: (510) 304-0399 QUA Quarry Lakes: Special Event Swim/Bike/Run Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 70 Quarry Lakes Regional Park 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM P: (510) 304-0399 SHA Shadow Cliffs: Special Event Swim/Bike/Run Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event Marie McCutcheon 70 Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Area P: (510) 304-0399 PLE Pleasanton Ridge: Special Training Run #6605 Club Sport Fremont (Customer) Event Special Event Marie McCutcheon 25 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park P: (510) 304-0399 WIL Wildcat Canyon: Special Wildcat 1/2 Marathon Brazen Racing (Customer) Event Special Event Sam Fiandaca 500 Special Event Permit 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wildcat Canyon Regional Park P: (510) 750-5919 May 25, 2014 Sunday SUN Sunol/Ohlone/Mis Peak: 52nd Annual Northern CA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Special Event Regional Group Roundup Model A Club (Customer) 220 Special Event Permit Special Event Mark Barrett 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunol Regional Wilderness P: (408) 244-8108 MLK Martin Luther King Jr: Special East Bay Dragons 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 MIL Miller Knox: Special Event Grizzly Peak Cyclists - Bike Clinic Grizzly Peak Cyclists Special Event Permit Special Event (Customer) 30 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Meredith Nielsen 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM P: (510) 704-1881 Page : 15 of 15 Reservation Master Report Jan 24, 2014 11:08 AM Reservation Date: From Mar 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 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 Camp Unalayee Camp Unalayee (Customer) Special Event Permit Special Event David Feldman 25 Tilden Regional Park 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 331-5756 May 26, 2014 Monday ARD Ardenwood: Special Event Open House and Free Day East Bay Regional Park District Special Event Permit Special Event (EBRPD) (Customer) 100 Ardenwood Historic Farm Ira Bletz 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM D: (510) 544-3290 P: (510) 544-3290 May 29, 2014 Thursday CHA Lake Chabot: Special Event 7th Annual SWAT Fitness San Leandro Police Department Special Event Permit Challenge (Customer) 160 Lake Chabot Regional Park Special Event Randall Brandt 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P: (510) 577-3232 DIA Diablo Foothills: Special Event Public Affairs: 2014 Chamber East Bay Regional Park District 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Special Event Permit BASH #6563 (Non-exclusive Use) (EBRPD) (Customer) 150 Diablo Foothills Regional Park Special Event Emily Hopkins 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM P: (510) 544-2217 May 30, 2014 Friday KEN Kennedy Grove: Special Pentathalon Event Special Event Justin Ganz 300 Special Event Permit 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kennedy Grove Regional P: (415) 505-7623 Recreation Area

RS II

Total This Period: 35,613

Total January-May 2014: 43,774

Total Jan - May 20, 2013: 53,372 117

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118 BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, January 9, 2014 12:45 p.m., 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. A copy of the background materials concerning these agenda items, including any material that may have been submitted 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.

AGENDA

STATUS TIME ITEM STAFF

Joint Board Executive / Regional Parks Foundation Board Executive Committee

I 12:45 1. Review of Regional Parks Foundation Support Johnson/Baglietto for 2013 and Goals for 2014

2. Public Comments

(R) Recommendation for Future Board Consideration (I) Information (D) Discussion Executive Committee Members Ayn Wieskamp (Chair); John Sutter; Whitney Dotson Ted Radke, Alternate Robert E. Doyle, Staff Coordinator

Future Meetings (2014) January 9 July 10 February 27 August 14 March 13 September 11 April 10 October 9

May 8 November 13 June 12 December 11

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119 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Board Executive Committee (1/9/2014) (Wieskamp)

Present

Board: Ayn Wieskamp (Chair), Whitney Dotson, John Sutter

Staff: Robert Doyle, Becky Pheng, Anne Scheer, Nancy Baglietto, Mona Koh, Dave Collins, Raj Hajela

Public: William Acevedo, Rand Swenson, John Dilsaver, Eri Suzuki (Local 2428)

The meeting was called to order at 12:50 pm.

1. Review of Regional Parks Foundation Support for 2013 and Goals for 2014

General Manager Robert Doyle introduced this agenda item. The Regional Parks Foundation (“RPF”) was established in 1969 to support the mission of the Park District. Over the past 20 years, the Executive Committees of both the RPF and Park District have met to review and discuss the RPF’s accomplishments of the past year.

Rand Swenson, 2013 RPF Board President, presented a PowerPoint presentation of the RPF’s 2013 year in review. Some of the highlights include:

 Raised $1,744,918 (49.14% above goal)  Enrolled 7,605 members (as of 12/31/13)  Produced a new publication for members and donors—Compass magazine  Served 796 kids at Camp Arroyo  Served 933 kids in swim lessons and junior lifeguard camp  Hosted four estate planning workshops  Accepted large bequests, including one from Myrtle Wolf  Provided funding to Lake Chabot Marina access improvement and fitness zone  Administered the Trails Challenge program (7,010 participants)

120 Mr. Swenson talked about of the RPF’s transition period and long-term strategic plan, which includes growing the membership program and developing new corporate partnerships. Incoming RPF Board President William Acevedo gave a short overview of the 2014 goals, which includes modernizing and updating the membership program; onboarding of new board members; hosting four estate planning workshops; and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Park District and 45th anniversary of the RPF.

The Committee thanked the RPF Board for all their work and looked forward to celebrating the RPF’s 45th anniversary celebration. The Committee recommended that the RPF solicit for donations in November rather than December; accept donations by credit card; and create a donor map to show where donors live; and undertake more outreach in eastern Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley area.

Mr. Doyle thanked the RPF Board for their work and support, noting that one of his goals as General Manager is to help make the RPF more visible. The rebranding of the RPF, publication of Compass magazine, and funding of special projects such as the Lake Chabot Marina access improvement are ways in which the RPF has increased its visibility over the past year.

Recommendation: None. This was an informational item.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky K. Pheng

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BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE

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

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:00 A.M., 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

(R) 10:00 a.m. 1. June 30, 2013 OPEB Actuarial Report 1-41 Bartel (R) 10:45 a.m. 2. East Bay Regional Park District 2014 Proposed Budget 42-46 Burnor (R) 11:15 a.m. 3. 2014 Article XIIIB California Appropriation Limit 47 Burnor (Gann Limit) (R) 11:30 a.m. 4. Third Quarter 2013 Unaudited Financial Statements 48-53 Spaulding (R) 11:45 a.m. 5. Third Quarter 2013 Budget to Actual 54-61 Burnor (R) 12:00 a.m. 6. 2013 Mid-year Budget Adjustment Increasing the 62 Rubaloff Transfer Amount Between the General Fund and the 2002 Limited Obligation Debt Service Fund 12:15 p.m. 7. Public Comment (R) Recommendation for future Board consideration (I) Information (D) Discussion

2013 Meeting Dates (all meetings are on the 4th Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted). There is no meeting in December 2013.

BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Whitney Dotson-Chair, Doug Siden, Ted Radke, Beverly Lane-alternate

Distribution/Agenda Distribution/Packet Ayn Wieskamp Robert Doyle Dave Collins Jim O’Connor Carol Severin Carol Victor Susan Gonzales Cinde Rubaloff John Sutter Deborah Spaulding Pam Burnor David Sumner Afton Crooks Meadow D’Arcy Tyrone Davis Cliff Rocha Norman LaForce Sharon Corkin Brenda Wood Dan Walters Tim Anderson Allen Pulido Kim Balingit Mimi Waluch Yolanda Barial Precious Shelton

123 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

b. Finance Committee Minutes and Recommended Actions from the November 20, 2013 (Dotson) Attendees Board: Directors Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane

Staff: Robert E. Doyle, Dave Collins, Cinde Rubaloff, David Sumner, Deborah Spaulding, Pam Burnor, Kim Balingit, Nadine Vargas, Sharon Corkin

Bartel and Assoc: Doug Pryor

Public: None.

Committee Member Whitney Dotson began the meeting at 10:00 a.m. with the introduction of the committee members.

Agenda Item No. 1 June 30, 2013 OPEB Actuarial Report

CFO Cinde Rubaloff introduced Doug Pryor with Bartel and Associates, who provides actuarial information about the District’s GASB 45 and other postemployment benefits plans (OPEB). Additionally, annually, Bartel and Associates, provides an update on the status of District’s CalPERS retirement plans.

Doug Pryor of Bartel and Associates reported on the June 30, 2013 report that included an illustration of the “implied subsidy” and a description of Actuarial Standard of Practice 6 (ASOP6) and its impact. Bartel recommended, and staff concurred, that the impact of ASOP6 will be included in the 2015/2016 annual required contribution (ARC) calculation and rates.

Mr. Pryor advised the current OPEB actuary report determined the contribution rate for 2015 and 2016, which sets the District’s ARC amount. The new contribution rate is 10.6%, an increase from 2013/2014 contribution rate of 9.9%.

Contributing the ARC amount each year funds the normal cost (the value of the benefit earned by employees during the current year), plus an amortized portion of the unfunded actuarially accrued liability (UAAL) (the projected value of future benefits).

124 The UAAL as of June 30, 2013 was approximately $28 million (with implied subsidy), compared to the UAAL as of January 1, 2012 of $24.1 million and $41 million in January 2010. If the implied subsidy were not taken into account, the UAAL as of June 30, 2013 would have been $20.1 million, indicating good process towards funding future liabilities. The District’s OPEB Plan funded status as of 6/30/13 was 48.5% compared to the 1/1/10 funded status of 30%. Both the decrease in UAAL, and the increase in the Plan funded status are strong indicators that the District recognized the further liability and is managing the obligation to its employees in a progressive and positive manner.

Mr. Pryor reported that the District continues to invest in the OPEB plan assets in the California Employer Retirement Benefit Trust (CERBT) Strategy I, which has the highest potential return and the highest volatility. CERBT allows the use of a 7.61% discount rate, but the District’s prudence continues with the use of a lower discount rate (6.75%) for our actuarial study. This demonstrates the District’s consistently conservative approach to its long- term obligations.

Additionally, the June 30, 2013 actuary report includes an illustration of the “implied subsidy” (slide 5) and a description of Actuarial Standard of Practice 6 (ASOP 6) and its the impact (slide 6). This Standard is still in the process of being implemented, but approval is assumed. The actuaries have recommended, and staff has concurred (in conformity with its conservative approach related to future liabilities, as well as the District’s efforts to maintain level operating expenditures) that the impact of ASOP 6 will be included in the 2015/2016 annual required contribution (ARC) calculation and rates. Thus the impact of ASOP 6 has been considered in this valuation. The early implementation of this pending Standard produces a higher annual required contribution (ARC) in 2015/2016 then otherwise would have been required.

CFO Rubaloff pointed out that the information provided to the Finance Committee included a comparison of EBRPD funded status with other agencies. The Districts current funding ratio is approx. 50%, which shows EBRPD is in the top tier of agencies funding their obligations.

GM Robert E. Doyle added that the Board can feel confident that the District is being responsible in funding its liabilities.

Staff member, Sharon Corkin asked if the health care reform will change the overall cost of retiring medical. Mr. Pryor replied yes, however at this time the impact is unknown.

RECOMMENDATION: Motioned by Beverly Lane and seconded by Whitney Dotson that the finance committee recommends to the full Board of Directors acceptance of the June 30, 2013 GASB 45 Actuarial Valuation for OPEB. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 2 East Bay Regional Park District 2014 Proposed Budget

AGM Dave Collins introduced the 2014 budget discussion by advising committee members that the District is coming out of the economic recession with a positive growth rate. The District has begun funding pipeline positions for opening parks, replenishing the vehicle replacement fund and has restored the Human Resources training budget back to the previous level.

125 AGM Collins also thanked CFO Rubaloff, Pam Burnor and Nadine Vargas for the completion of the budget.

Budget Manager Pam Burnor presented the EBRPD 2014 Proposed Budget Volumes 1 and 2 and stated that the 2014 proposed budget material provided an overview of the 2014 proposed budget, on which the Committee’s recommendation to the full Board for approval of the 2014 operating and project budgets was sought.

The 2014 District proposed budget is balanced when taking into account planned use of fund balance in the capital project funds, debt service funds and General Fund, in which $9 million previously committed for “smoothing” and $1 million excess unassigned fund balance are used for one-time expenditures, discussed below.

2014 Proposed Budget Summary  The District’s total 2014 budget revenue (not including transfers in or use of fund balance/net assets) is $156.3 million, compared to $144.3 million in 2013, an 8.4% increase.  The District’s total 2014 appropriations (no including transfers out) are $191.6 million, compared to $171.4 million in 2013, an 11.9% increase. Total uses, including transfers out, are $228.4 million compared to 2013’s $193.6 million, a 17.9% increase.

Changes to Full Time Equivalents (FTE’s) The 2014 authorized FTE schedule includes an additional of 10.86 FTE’s when compared to 2013. 2014 FTE’s, ongoing and one-time, total 739.10. This is 5 positions less than the high of 744.38 in 2009, but 33.1 greater than the recent low of 706 funded positions in 2010. The summaries of positions are:  7.04 FTE’s and one-time increase of 1.02 FTE’s  Increase of .63 base FTE and one-time increase of 3.18 FTE’s

General Fund Increases in General Fund Revenues:  2014 General Fund budgeted revenue is $111 million, compared to $108.2 million in 2013, a 2.6% increase, the majority of which is related to property tax revenue.  General Fund transfers in total $120,900. The decrease of $388,500 from 2013 transfer in is primarily due to that ECCC HCP properties special revenue expenditures are budgeted directly in the special revenue fund 259 in 2014 and no longer require a transfer into the General Fund.

General Fund Appropriations:  2014 General Fund appropriations total $108.7 million, compared to $101.8 million in 2013, a 6.7 increase. The increase is comprised of personnel costs, supplies, services and the one-time increase for fleet replacements.  Personnel costs increased by $3.2 million due to the increase in wages included in the 2013 contract, plus the addition of permanent and one-time FTE’s. Benefit costs have also increased as a result of rise in medical benefits.

126 General Fund One-time Appropriations – One –time appropriations in the 2014 General Fund preliminary budget are based on the proposed use of fund balance for one-time expenditures Details are as follows:  One time sources: o $9 million fund balance previously committed for revenue smoothing. o $1 million excess unassigned fund balance.  One time uses: o $6 million to Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Fund, $1.5 million for overdue vehicle replacement, $1 million for fire fuel management projects and $.5 million for Peralta Oaks projects.

Other Funds  The largest changes in special revenue funds include: o decrease in transfers out related to reduction of Measure CC funding, and o budgeting for ECCC HCP property expenditures in the special revenue fund rather than the General Fund.  Debt service funds revenue and expenditures increase in 2014 as a result of the changes in required debt service payments.  The increase in the internal service funds’ resources is due to the $6 million transfer in to the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Fund.

Committee member Beverly Lane asked if HCP’s commitment to the District is to pay operating costs for HCP purchased properties. GM Doyle responded no; he clarified that the HCP’s commitment is to pay for natural resources management, not the recreation portion of operating expenditures. He explained that if the District builds a staging area or restroom, the cost would be the District’s. However, if the District builds a fence or does grazing improvements, that would be a HCP cost. Committee member Lane summarized that anything to do with public access is District cost and HCP handles land management. GM Doyle confirmed.

Committee member Lane asked where to find detail for one-time appropriations. AGM Collins advised that the information begins on page 54 in Proposed Budget Volume 1.

GM Doyle recapped the budget highlights:  adding staff along with making temporary positions permanent positions  addressing infrastructure issues that were reduced during the recession  adding vehicles to fleet, also reduced during recession  increase money for fuel maintenance plan  bring back training budget

AGM Collins added the budget includes wage increases for AFSCME, management and confidentials as a result of the labor negotiations; it does not include a public safety wage increase, whose negotiations will take place in 2014.

Committee member Lane asked if there are always staff vacancies. AGM Collins replied yes.

Committee member Lane asked if public safety positions are on track to be filled. AGM Collins responded the District does not have any positions on hold; positions budgeted will be filled.

127 AGM Collins mentioned topics added to the budget at the request of the Board were: 1) the amount the residents of different areas pay in taxes to the District, 2) trends of property taxes as a result of assessed values and 3) listing of WW grant funds distributions.

Committee member Lane asked about any progress that District staff is making with consistency in performance measures reporting. Budget Manager Burnor responded yes. Additionally, for the first time, District-wide performance measures were developed by an interdepartmental group. These are included in the “General Managers Message” in Volume 1 of the Proposed Budget and highlighted throughout the divisional performance measures in Section C.

Committee member Lane requested confirmation that the wording for the District’s Vision statement is identical to wording in the final Master Plan. AGM Collins advised staff will confirm and update in budget if needed.

GM Doyle pointed out that recently the District has begun to allocate resources to fund future infrastructure needs (into the Major Infrastructure Renovation and Replacement Fund). The funds set aside will grow over time. This is a benefit to the public as well as staff; having better facilities to work and serve the public.

Recommendation: Motioned by Beverly Lane and seconded by Whitney Dotson that the finance committee recommends to the full Board of Directors to review and accept the 2014 Proposed Budget. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 3 2014 Article XIIIB California Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit)

Budget Manager Burnor reviewed with the Committee the process of the Gann Limit.

She shared that Article XIII B of the California State Constitution establishes a formula to calculate a limit on public agency appropriations of taxes.  The appropriation limit applies to maximum appropriations to be charged against property tax. Only the General Fund is subjected to the appropriation limit.  The limit is increased each year by the cost of living factor and the population change factor (the annual increase factor).  The appropriation limit is compared to appropriation to be paid with property tax. The 2014 appropriation limit is $328 million compared to the appropriations subject to limit, which is $98 million.

Recommendation: Motioned by Beverly Lane and seconded by Whitney Dotson that the finance committee recommends to the full Board of Directors to review the 2014 Proposed Budget for acceptance. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 4 Third Quarter 2013 Unaudited Financial Statements

Assistant Finance Officer Deborah Spaulding reported on the September 30, 2013 Unaudited Financial Statements.

128 General Fund Revenues: As of September 30, 2013, the District had received approximately $61.4 million I General Fund revenue (excluding transfers in), which was an increase of $3 million over the same time period in 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to increase in property tax revenue, which included remittance of excess tax increment from redevelopment agencies.

General Fund Expenditures: Total expenditures as of September 30, 2013 were $66.6 million (excluding transfers out), approximately $1.75 million higher than in 2012, primarily due to increased salary and benefits costs:  Personnel costs were higher than in the prior year. Increases in salary costs were driven by retroactive COLA payments related to the AFSCME contract.  Supplies and Services increased. Operating service expenditures increased particularly in special projects, such as the Shadow Cliffs water slide demolition as well as the one time sponsorship of Olmstead Parks Symposium. Utility costs continue to increase, however expenditures are lower year-to-date due to large refund on phone bills.

Revenues and Expenditures for Other Governmental Funds Revenues in the Special Revenue fund have decreased approximately $3.2 million from prior year, primarily because requests for Measure WW local agency grants have slowed.

Recommendation: Motioned by Beverly Lane and seconded by Whitney Dotson that the finance committee recommends to the full Board of Directors to review and accept Third Quarter 2013 Unaudited Financial Statements. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 5 Third Quarter 2013 Budget to Actual

Budget Manager Burnor presented the Third Quarter 2013 Budget to Actual reports.

Each quarter the Finance Department analyzes budget to actual and compares results to the same quarter of the prior year. This aids in determining if current year activity is on track and consistent with prior years, or if there are major aberrations that require consideration before year end.

Budget Manager Burnor included a report stating General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budget to actual performance activity is similar in 2013 compared to 2012. The District is on track for both revenues and appropriations as of September 30, 2013.

GM Doyle asked why the large percentage difference in equipment/fixed assets, showing 36% used in 2013 compared to 60% in 2012. Budget Manager Burnor advised difference is due to the timing of the expenditures for equipment.

Committee member Lane requested explanation on the large percentage difference in 2013 vs. 2012 payments to others. Budget Manager Burnor advised the 0% in 2012 is a typo and should read 100% in 2012, resulting in the 10% difference attributed to procedural change for expenditures.

129 Recommendation: Motioned by Beverly Lane and seconded by Whitney Dotson that the finance committee recommends to the full Board of Directors to review and accept Third Quarter 2013 Budget to Actual Report. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 6 2013 Mid-year Budget Adjustment Increasing the Transfer Amount Between the General Fund and the 2002 Limited Obligation Debt Service Fund

CFO Rubaloff reported on one additional and unanticipated 2013 mid-year General Fund budget adjustment. The 2002 Limited Obligation bond was paid in full in 2013. The final arbitrage payment rebate payment was also paid in 2013, however this payment was not yet calculated when the 2013 transfer amount between General Fund and Fund 810 was determined during the 2013 budget process. This resulted in Fund 810 having a cash shortage of $42,537.42. Staff is requesting one final budget adjustment to fund this payment to close out the 2002 obligation bond.

Committee chair Dotson asked for explanation of arbitrage.

CFO Rubaloff explained that “arbitrage” is when more interest is earned on bond proceeds than are paid to bond holders; any extra funds are given back to U.S. Treasury.

Recommendation: Motioned by Beverly Lane and seconded by Whitney Dotson that the finance committee recommends to the full Board of Directors to review proposed 2013 mid-year budget adjustment to increase the transfer amount between the General Fund and the 2002 Limited Obligation Debt Service Fund for acceptance. Motion approved.

Agenda Item No. 7 Public Comment

There were no public comments.

CFO Rubaloff reminded the Board finance committee and staff that there will be no Finance Committee meeting scheduled in December.

Committee chair Dotson adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Connie Swisher Finance Department

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BOARD OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, December 19, 2013 – 12:45 p.m. Peralta Oaks – 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

(D) 12:45 1. Update: Dogs On-Leash - South Park Drive: Tilden Regional Park (Scheer)

(I) 1:15 2. Update and Review of the Permanent Exhibit Project: Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta (Kaiser)

(R) 1:45 3. Review of Civicorps Schools Work Crews Contract: District-wide (Patterson/Waluch)

(R) 2:00 4. Review of Alameda Hospital Parking Proposal: Crown Memorial State Beach (Waluch)

(I) 2:15 5. 2013 Committee Work Plan Year-end Final (Waluch)

(D) 2:30 6. 2014 Committee Draft Work Plan Review (Waluch)

2:45 7. Public Comments

2:50 8. AGM Comments (O’Connor)

2:55 9. Board Comments

3:00 10. Adjourn

Status Board Operations Committee Members Next Meeting (R) Recommendation Ayn Wieskamp (Chair); Carol Severin; Beverly Lane; January 16, 2014 (I) Information Doug Siden (Alternate); Jim O’Connor (Staff Coordinator) (D) Discussion

131 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

c. Operations (12/19/13) (Wieskamp) Present

Board: Directors Ayn Wieskamp (Chair), Carol Severin, Beverly Lane

Staff: Jim O’Connor, Anne Scheer, Anne Kassebaum, Mimi Waluch, Mark Ragatz, Emily Hopkins, Renee Patterson, Gretchen Rose, Sergio Huerta, Noah Dort, Leigh Padmore

Guests: Stuart Dreyfus. Gene Poschman, Sara Shumer, Deborah O’Grady, Lou Valla, Randi Plotner, Peter Rauch, Cheryl Simeone, Nara Dahlbacka, Tom Jones, Vincent Cosgrove, Karen Lou, Shari Emerson, Luli Graetch, Frank Graetch. Donna Fong, Howard McAlpine, Leah Itelson, Judy Bowman, Diana Jacobs, Liz Horowitz, Sara Mann, Tracey Taylor, Paul Newacheck, Nancy Powell, Kendra Luck, Rena Rickles, Emily Rosenberg, Rick Elefant, Ron Adler, Mary Barnsdale, Diane Livoti, Eve Lednicky Whitney Dotson (EBRPD Director), Adam Cope/Shannon Bower (Civicorps)

1. Update Dogs on Leash – South Park Drive: Tilden Regional Park

In convening the meeting, Director Ayn Wieskamp emphasized that the Dogs on Leash issue is being brought before the Committee at this time as an Information/Discussion Item only, and no recommendation will be made to the full Board at today’s meeting.

Assistant General Manager Jim O’Connor asked Park Operations Chief Anne Scheer to provide a brief history of South Park Drive closures. In 1987/88, park staff began closing South Park Drive during newt migration due to concerns about declining populations of newts statewide, and particularly in Tilden Park. At that time, the Tilden Park Supervisor was given authority to close South Park Drive during newt migration, based on weather and a forecast of rain, and re- open after a couple of dry days. Despite this action, park staff continued to find a significant number of newt kills, and after looking at different ways to resolve the issue, the Board elected to close South Park Drive from November-March (which prompted many complaints from commuters).

132 Ms. Scheer pointed out locations on a map of Tilden where signs emphasizing safety are posted, including Dogs on Leash signs, a 15 mph bicycle sign, and additional signage directing bicyclists to use caution because of pedestrians and dogs on the roadway ahead. Ms. Scheer emphasized that the District is not saying that dogs cannot be on South Park Drive; however, when walking with your dog, it must be on a leash. Once you get off South Park Drive and onto one of the spur trails, your dog can be off leash.

The following guests requested Speaker Cards to address the Committee on this issue:

Gene Poschman introduced himself as the coordinator for a group of over a thousand people who signed a petition indicating that they wanted to return to how Ordinance 38, Section 801.2 a.b.c., and Attachment C was enforced for over 20 years, when dogs were allowed off leash during the winter when South Park Drive was closed to vehicular traffic. He commented that requiring dogs on leash on South Park Drive is a women’s issue and primarily a senior women’s issue, according to a report on dog walking and health. Mr. Poschman stated that the Board would need to designate South Park Drive as a Dogs on Leash area and such action cannot be initiated arbitrarily. In the meantime, he believes that the signs should be removed until staff reviews Ordinance 38 in February, 2014.

Rena Rickles commented that it’s “too bad” that the people who appeared before the Board in 2000 now find it necessary to appear again today. She stated that the group wants to abide by the law, and the law states that dogs are allowed off leash on South Park Drive during certain months. Ms. Rickles asked that the District enforce a reasonable interpretation of the written rule which was approved unanimously by the Board. Quoting Mal Bernstein, who helped write the rules, Ms. Rickles continued, “The clear language of 802.1a. is to allow controlled off leash dogs while the road is closed. I can see no reason to all of a sudden and, I would say, without authority, to change the interpretation of 802.1.a. from what clearly, and after a long process, was made clear to anyone.” At this time, the group is asking that the General Manager be directed to have the signs taken down pending review of Ordinance 38 in February. Ms. Rickles stated that if at some time in the future there is a reason to close the road, there is a process to follow, and the group will work with the District to accomplish this.

Sara Shumer quoted statistics from a survey she had conducted the previous weekend indicating that if dogs off leash continue to be banned from South Park Drive, use of the park will be greatly reduced. Ms. Shumer commented that the dog walkers she encountered indicated that they were angry and felt betrayed and abandoned by the District’s enforcement of the Dogs on Leash requirement.

Lou Valla commented that he and his 14-year old dog have been using South Park Drive for 14 years, and that seniors from Berkeley and Oakland rely heavily on this stretch of road for exercise. Mr. Valla has noticed that almost all regular users are seniors, often women in groups, walking their dogs off leash, and he sees no competing safety or liability issues that would justify taking away this opportunity to exercise.

Randi Plotner thanked the Committee for allowing her to have a voice and remarked that there are impolite dog walkers, exuberant dogs, and rude bicyclists. She understands that the intent of

133 the Ordinance is to protect the newts from vehicles and cyclists that cannot stop in time to avoid having their tires crush the newts. Ms. Plotner asked why the old sign was removed requiring cyclists to yield to dogs and people and for everyone to yield to horses. She further commented that it appears that cyclists are allowed to speed with impunity, and recommends that they be required to get off their bicycles and walk down South Park Drive.

Peter Rauch recommended that the Committee consider the need to have data collected in a statistically valid manner to allow reliable analysis rather than relying on anecdotal information. Such data could establish whether or not there are relatively more cyclists than dog walkers, and how many dogs are on or off leash; this would either confirm the current arguments or validate the new policy. He emphasized that the original intent of the Ordinance was to protect the newts during this important time in their life cycle, and that this should be the primary drive of the regulation. Mr. Rauch commented that he is confused about how Ordinance 38 defines “vehicle” and whether bicycles are considered vehicles in this case. If bicycles are considered vehicles, then the question about how the road should be treated is open.

Emily Rosenberg introduced herself as the co-founder of the Oakland Dog Owners Group (ODOG), and commented that she is here before the Committee today discussing the same issue that was discussed and resolved 14 years ago. At that time, the group’s efforts were coordinated with then-Assistant General Manager Jerry Kent, and the Ordinance was carefully crafted to deal with this situation and remove all ambiguity. The amended policy was reviewed and approved by the Board and, for some reason, the Ordinance is now open to a different interpretation. Despite the intentions and amended regulation to allow dogs off leash, and despite the fact that the list of multi-purpose roads does not include South Park Drive, somehow the District intends to do the opposite. Ms. Rosenberg considers this bad public policy and affronts the trust and credibility between the District, the people in the room today, and the hundreds of dog owners throughout the two counties. Ms. Rosenberg asks that the District remove the Dogs on Leash signs, forgive any citations that have been issued, cease issuing new tickets, and reaffirm the regulation that was carefully crafted 14 years ago.

Nara Dahlbacka, a Berkeley resident and Animal Care Commissioner, is concerned that if dog walkers are unable to find a place to walk their dogs off leash, this could deter prospective dog owners from adopting dogs from the shelter she operates. Dog walkers represent eyes on the trail that prevent criminal activity, and the trickle-down effect of requiring dogs on leash on South Park Drive could reduce the number of dog walkers which could affect the entire Berkeley community.

Donna Fong offered a different point of view: unlike Congress, she remarked, we should try to work together. Everyone needs to be more responsible; cyclists and dog walkers. As a dog walker, if no one is around, Ms. Fong will let her dog off leash; however, if there are a lot of people on the road, she feels she has a responsibility to put her dog on a leash and walk the dog past the traffic. Ms. Fong has not been walking on South Park Drive lately because of the Dogs on Leash enforcement, which has deprived her of one of the joys in life. She expressed the hope that we can all be better citizens and be more responsible.

Shari Emerson commented that she is upset that the decision to enforce the policy was made

134 without community input. She believes that if the District wants to address the safety issue, they should enforce the speed limit for cyclists. South Park Drive is the only place in Berkeley where cyclists can speed without being cited. Ms. Emerson has been walking South Park Drive for 20 years and has never observed safety issues. She urged the Committee to recommend changing the current policy.

Howard McAlpine asked staff to display a map of Tilden Park and observed that Inspiration Point offers eight miles of beautiful relatively flat, moderately hilly, dog walking opportunities within a mile of South Park Drive, and anyone who wants to walk a dog off leash can do so at this location. He does, however, totally disagree that safety is not an issue. A cyclist traveling at a speed of 30 mph is not able to see a leash stretched across the road and could become entangled, thrown from the bike, and seriously injured. If this were to happen, he believes it would be the fault of the District for creating a hazardous situation. Mr. McAlpine has visited Tilden 7 days a week for the past 20 years; he loves Tilden Park and thinks that the District is doing a great job in maintaining this resource.

Mary Barnsdale commented that the demographics of Alameda and Contra Costa County have changed significantly since 2000. There are 45,000 more people 65 and older in both counties which presents a burgeoning demand for services. Ms. Barnsdale’s 90-year old mother, who lives near South Park Drive, strongly supports allowing dogs off leash. Ms. Barnsdale quoted statistics showing that in 2010, 12% of Park District visitors went to Pt. Isabel, twice as many as went to all of Tilden, yet Pt. Isabel is not 12% of the entire District; it is 2-10,000ths of 1% of the 113,000-acre Park District. The Tilden Nature Area is 10 times bigger than Pt. Isabel. The District emphasizes balancing the needs of various user groups which appears to be a euphemism for when the District wants to do something that is unpopular. Ms. Barnsdale urged the District to open 50 miles of paved trails to off leash dogs.

Liz Horowitz commented that her dog is her exercise machine. She used to be afraid of hiking alone until she got a dog and now she hikes in the hills every day. Ms. Horowitz commented that she truly appreciates the relatively liberal Park District regulations. Ms. Horowitz then quoted from the December 11, 2013 edition of the Contra Costa West County Times “Anne Scheer, Chief of Park Operations, asked that people consider the reasons behind the rules. Many people use South Park Drive because it’s paved and safe for bicyclists, parents pushing strollers, wheelchair users, and elders with mobility problems.” Ms. Horowitz questioned whether Ms. Scheer had ever hiked South Park Drive’s relentlessly steep grade which is too steep for wheelchairs and people with mobility problems who usually go to Nimitz Way nearby because of the gentler grade. If the District is concerned about safety, Ms. Horowitz urges the District to crack down on speeding bicyclists.

Kendra Luck of Albany commented that she has been walking South Park Drive for the past several winters during months when the road is closed; however, she has not been there since the regulation came into effect for fear of being issued a ticket. Ms. Luck stated that in general, it seems that in the previously dog-friendly Bay Area, dogs are under attack; she cited the banning of dogs off leash in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Albany Bulb, and now South Park Drive.

135 Diane Livoti, the owner of Metro Dog, a “doggie” day care boarding center located in Richmond, stated that she represents a large number of dog-lovers, serving over 6,000 dog- owning families throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County, Marin, and San Francisco, and employs 30 people. Ms. Livoti asked that the District give South Park Drive back to the community, adding that the District never had the right to take it away. She noted that many of her elderly and disabled clients have complained about the issue and have asked what action can be taken.

Nancy Powell of Albany is a long time user of South Park Drive and her family eagerly anticipates November 1st when the road is closed. This off leash area is critical to dog walkers since the trails off South Park Drive are impassable during winter rains, and there have been few, if any, complaints. If safety is an issue, then the District should know that no cyclist rides under 25 mph. If resource is an issue, staff should examine the dead newts and see how many have paw prints and how many have bicycle tire marks.

Sara Mann, a Kensington resident and owner of two dogs, and also a cyclist, is a nine-year user of Tilden who relies on South Park Drive during the winter. Ms. Mann commented that she was shocked and disappointed to learn she can not walk her dogs on South Park Drive without a leash during the winter. As a dog walker, she is also scared when walking her dogs to see bikers come hurtling downhill and wishes bikers would be more responsible.

Diana Jacobs, a 40-year resident of Berkeley, walks Tilden 4-6 days a week all year long. Since enforcement of the on-leash requirement, she is sometimes the only person walking since many users have been discouraged altogether, which she feels is a shame. Ms. Jacobs understands that the “road is paved with good intentions,” but is hopeful that the District will let residents have their park back.

Rick Elephant introduced himself as a Berkeley resident and frequent user of Tilden Park since his college days in the early 1970’s, and an avid dog walker, cyclist and bird watcher. In the last four years, Mr. Elephant has cycled up South park Drive over 400 times, and during the five-month closure, has spent hundreds of hours walking his dog. During all of this time, he has witnessed no negative dog/people interaction. The only negative he has observed is the occasional cyclist speeding downhill. This has become less of a problem with more cyclists observing the posted 15 mph speed signs, although it’s almost impossible to limit cycling speed to 15 mph. The generally harmless co-existence of cyclists, walkers, dogs and newts has worked well for many years, and hopefully the District will go back to its policy of allowing dogs off leash on South Park Drive.

Deborah O’Grady of Berkeley thanked the Committee for spending so much time listening to all of the speakers. Both Ms. Grady and her husband have used the parks every single day for the past 30 years. With regard to the safety issue, Ms. Grady mentioned that she sustained a severe ankle injury after being run over by a cyclist on the Seaview Trail, a supposedly safely shared trail that allows dogs off leash. Ms. Grady noted that South Park Drive is much wider; it’s clean and safe, and allows much more room for shared activities. The only safety issue she has observed concerns speeding bicycles. Ms. Grady thanked staff for providing an opportunity to speak, and urged the Committee to rescind the decision requiring dogs on leash on South Park Drive.

136 AGM O’Connor thanked all of the speakers for taking the time to provide the Committee and staff with their input, and remarked that everyone is obviously passionate about this issue and about the Regional Parks. He added that one of the challenges faced by staff in managing parks is trying to be consistent. One obvious example is allowing dogs off leash on multi-use paved trails at Pt Isabel, which is clearly pointed out in Ordinance 38 as an exception. With this in mind, staff will continue to have discussions internally about this section of Ordinance 38.

Watch Commander Sgt. Gretchen Rose indicated that Public Safety has received several complaints about incidents that occur in the general area of South Park Drive; however, most are not specific enough to warrant documentation. Sgt. Rose stated that there has to be a joint effort in solving this issue to everyone’s satisfaction. Staff will begin review of Ordinance 38 on January 5, 2014. Public Safety welcomes suggestions for revising Ordinance 38 and asks that they be routed through normal channels.

Director Beverly Lane emphasized that owners should make sure that the dog they acquire or adopt is an appropriate size and that the dog is properly trained. Director Lane added that she finds the comments and concerns presented by the group to be very compelling, and that more research is needed on this issue. Director Lane also suggested that the volunteer safety patrol monitor bicycle activity on this section of south Park Drive.

Responding to a statement made by a speaker earlier in the meeting, concerning the dangers to cyclists posed by leashes stretched across the roadway, AGM O’Connor clarified that in areas where dogs are required on leash, the leash needs to be no more than 6 ft. in length; extended leases are not allowed.

2. Update and Review of the Permanent Exhibit Project: Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta

Interpretive Services Manager, Nancy Kaiser, provided an update and status report on the permanent exhibit project underway at the Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta (BBVC). Beginning in July 2013, staff and the consultant team have worked on initial design, conceptual design, and exhibit content development. Additionally, the District hosted a public meeting in November 2013 to share the project with local residents and park stakeholders.

Ms. Kaiser reported that the consultant, West Office Exhibit Design, spent the summer meeting with staff, reviewing documents, participating in programs, and kayaking on the Delta. The exhibits will focus on four key themes: Today at Big Break; The Heart of California; Explore the Wetlands, and Meeting our Needs. Through a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Kaiser “walked” through the exhibit concept showing the patio, science lab, restroom facilities, public meeting room and supervising Naturalist’s office. The central section of the facility is where the permanent exhibits are being developed. Responding to a question regarding the project budget, Ms. Kaiser stated that additional funds are available in the capital improvement fund as a separate contingency and, if needed, staff will recommend that the Board of Directors allow allocation of these funds to the contract. With regard to the timeline, staff is anticipating significant completion by June 17, 2014 when the Board of Directors meets at Big Break.

137 3. Review of Civicorps Schools Work Crews Contract: District-wide

Renee Patterson, Administrative Analyst II, introduced Adam Cope, Civicorps Job Training Manager, and Shannon Bower, Development and Volunteer Coordinator, who gave a PowerPoint presentation describing Civicorps Schools (formerly known as the East Bay Conservation Corps (EBCC), a public charter high school enrolling youth between 18 and 24. Civicorp, located in East Oakland, has worked with the District since 1983. Students participate in paid job training on environmental and community beautification projects as well as a recycling program. The type of work performed by Civicorps crews includes such labor intensive jobs as trail work, fence repair and construction, erosion control, vegetation management, and habitat restoration work. Since 2009, the Civicorps per person hourly rate has been $29.91, encompassing the following components: corps members, crew leader, crew supervisor, wages/taxes/benefits, transportation, program operating expenses, and administration fee. For 2014, Civicorps is requesting a 3% increase of 90 cents per hour. The new rate of pay would be $30.81 per hour. The 2014 Community relations budget will support the increase but no funds will be available for special projects.

Director Lane moved that the Committee recommend to the full Board that for 2014, the per person hourly rate for Civicorps Schools be increased by 90 cents to $30.81 per hour. Director Severin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (3-0).

4. Review of Alameda Hospital Parking Proposal: Crown Memorial State Beach

Revenue & Administration Manager Mimi Waluch reported that the District has been approached by Alameda Hospital to provide designated employee parking for approximately 150 cars at the Crown memorial State Beach Otis Street parking lot. Starting January, 2014, Alameda Hospital’s affiliation with Alameda Health Services will expand its patient care services to the point where its current parking site will no longer accommodate employees required to care for the increased volume of patients. District staff explored the parking proposal and believes that it is feasible to accommodate a designated portion of the Otis Street parking lot for weekday use, no weekends or holidays, for a monthly license fee of $2,000. Alameda Hospital will provide a shuttle to transport their employees to and from Alameda Hospital, and will also provide periodic security patrols. AGM O’Connor noted that Alameda Hospital has been informed that they will be required to get permission from the City of Alameda before installing temporary lighting in the parking lot during winter hours. Ms. Waluch emphasized that this is a pilot program and the District will retain sole discretion and authority to grant renewal of the initial term for additional option years, upon request.

Director Lane moved that the committee approve and recommend to the full Board a Special Use Agreement with Alameda Hospital for use of the Crown Memorial State Beach Otis Street parking lot as designated employee parking for a trial period of one year. Director Carol Severin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (3-0).

5. 2013 Committee Work Plan Year-end final Review

Administrative & Revenue Manager Waluch presented a summary of the 2013 Board Operations Committee Work Plan, including Policy Review and Recommendations; Concessionaire and Special Use

138 Agreement Reviews and Recommendations; and Informational Reports and Discussion Topics. During 2013, the Board Operations committee convened at ten of the twelve scheduled meetings.

Director Wieskamp commented that she would like staff to look into whether a non-profit might be interested in selling water at Mission Peak.

Regarding the Briones Archery Club item, Director Lane recommended that a 2014 review of this item include a formal assessment of the Building.

6. 2014 Committee Draft Work Plan Review

Ms. Waluch presented a first draft of the 2014 Board Operations Committee Work Plan for review and comment at the Committee’s last meeting of 2013. Staff incorporated the Committee’s suggested changes into the Draft Work Plan for review and approval of the incoming 2014 Board Operations committee members at their January 16, 2014 meeting 7. Public Comments

There were no public comments.

8. AGM Comments

AGM O’Connor reported that staff is in the process of responding to public comments on the Lake Chabot Dam Environmental Impact Report, which should be completed and presented to the Board next summer.

9. Board Comments

There were no Board comments.

10. Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. The next Board Operations Committee meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2014, in the Board Room, Peralta Oaks.

Respectfully submitted,

______Leigh Padmore Executive Secretary Operations Division

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PINOLE/HERCULES/EBRPD JOINT POWER AGREEMENT COMMITTEE City of Pinole – City Hall 2131 Pear Street, Pinole, CA 94564 Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Community Room – First Floor The following agenda items are listed for Committee consideration. No official action of any agency will be taken at this meeting; rather, the Committee’s purpose shall be to review the listed items and to consider developing recommendations for future actions.

AGENDA STATUS TIME ITEM SPEAKER Introductions I 2:00 pm All

Update on Pinole Shores to Bayfront Park Bay Trail I 2:05 pm EBRPD project Update on Hercules Intermodal Transit Center Hercules I 2:20 pm project, including Phase 1 Bay Trail and Phase 2 Path

to transit I 2:35 pm Status of Rodeo Marina development Marc Grisham I 2:50 pm Northshore Waterfront Initiative Federal Glover’s office Pinole Creek restoration/flood control project & I 3:05 pm Ben Wallace (NRCS) Rodeo Creek Linus Eukel (Muir I 3:20 pm Franklin Canyon update Heritage Land Trust) I 3:35 pm Round Robin All

(R) Recommendation for Future Board 2013 Meetings Dates: Tuesday, March 19 Wednesday, August 28 Consideration (I) Information (D) Discussion Monday, June 3 Monday, November 25

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141 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

C. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

d. Pinole/Hercules/EBRPD JPA COMMITTEE (8/28/2013) (Radke)

Meeting Attendees

East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Ted Radke, Board Member Bob Nisbet, AGM of the Land Division Jim Townsend, Trails Development Manager Kevin Takei, Shoreline Unit Manager John Hitchen, Park Supervisor

Vincent Manuel, CCC-District V Federal Glover, Supervisor – District V, CCC Patrick Roche, CCC-DCD Rich Seithel, CCC-DCD Maureen Toms, CCC-DCD Ben Wallace, CCC-RCD Dean Allison, City of Pinole Pete Murray, City of Pinole John J. McGuire, City of Hercules Bill Kelly, City of Hercules Steve Duran, City of Hercules Marc Grisham, Rodeo Marina William Silva, d’Oro Construction Management (Hercules) Sheila Grist, Pinole resident Jack Meehan, Pinole resident Linus Eukel, Muir Heritage Land Trust Shirley Stahlke, Sierra Club Tom Lochner, West County Times

Update on Pinole Shores to Bayfront Park Bay Trail project

Two items to report on 1) the design issue regarding the bent has resolved and the East Bay Regional Park District (“Park District”) has been able to successfully relocate the bent (support column) out of the Union Pacific’s (“RR”) right of way. 2) In spite of the success, the RR has

142 continued to be unresponsive regarding providing any comments or approval to the Park District or the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) on the B-submittal (65% plans) to the RR. The B-submittal must be approved before the CPUC approval. The RR’s non-responsiveness has caused the Park District to seek outside counsel, Jason Ackermann, from Riverside, California. Mr. Ackermann is a very experienced attorney with a robust CPUC practice. Mr. Ackermann is communicating with the RR and CPUC per the terms of the Park District’s 1996 MOU agreement. The CPUC has been designated as the arbiter of disputes between the Park District and the RR. The Park District is pursuing construction funding for the project and is currently depending upon the RR’s responsiveness to move forward. A little pressure from the outside counsel with the CPUC may a response.

Director Ted Radke asked if the Park District plans to file a suit against the RR. Jim Townsend replied that the Park District should not have to file a legal suit because the CPUC is listed in the MOU as the arbiter of disputes and should be able to make a decision and direct the RR to respond to avoid any further legal disputes. The Park District has a couple of other projects with the RR that are working well (Atlas Road Project and a trail project in Martinez). Not sure why this particular project is different because this one meets every standard the RR has developed, including vertical clearance of a triple stack train. Director Radke suggested setting a deadline for arbitration to get the RR’s attention. Mr. Townsend responded that Park District counsel, Carol Victor, is currently working on it.

Jack Meehan asked Mr. Townsend to clarify the point of controversy with the RR. Mr. Townsend said that there is no real point of controversy. The process goes as follows; first the preliminary plan is submitted to the RR, called the “A-submittal.” The Park District received comments from the RR on the A-submittal for this project – the RR is simply looking at the written plan. The second step of the process is the “B-submittal,” or 65% of the engineering drawings of your project. The second step triggers a site review, or a Field Diagnostic visit attended by the CPUC (agency that regulates the railroads), Union Pacific, project design engineers, URS, and others. The Field Diagnostic visit for this project took place in October of 2012. The RR is supposed to provide any formal comments on their visit so that the Park District can move forward on their final design, including a design/review process with the City of Pinole. Mr. Townsend has been sending electronic messages and voice messages to Jim Smith, the Manager of the Public Projects for Northern California in Roseville bi-monthly with no response. Every couple of months Mr. Townsend also calls a representative at the RR headquarters in Omaha to follow-up with his messages to Mr. Smith and the representative always assures Mr. Townsend that something will happen soon with apologies. This has been occurring since October of 2012.

William Silva commented that Jim Smith is planning to retire at the end of the year. Mr. Meehan also commented that this is year 26 of this project with no trail connection – a quarter of a century. Dean Allison asked if a deadline would be placed on this holding pattern to Option B and if the Park District board would like the City of Pinole to weigh in on the decision on how long we should wait. Mr. Townsend replied that he plans to consult with the Park District’s legal counsel first for feedback and then identify the value of that strategy.

Hercules Intermodal Transit Center Project

143 The City of Hercules undertook a site preparation project that involved grading and other work related to preparing the site for upcoming bid packages that went very well and finished ahead of schedule and under budget. William Silva passed out a copy of a map entitled: “Phase 1 Construction” to meeting attendees. The setup for the next suite of projects is depicted on the map. The additional bid packages are illustrated on the map respective of the color of money. The San Francisco Bay Trail project is a Federal aid project with TIGER funding and STIP TE (State Transportation and Enhancement funds that are federalized through the FHWA program). The City has been working very closely with the Park District on this project. This is a .63 mile segment of the Bay Trail and it is depicted in the light green on the map, but gets a little obscured by the blue line and runs the length in purple as well. The reason for the two color codes on the map is because this project needs to provide separation from the Bio Rad campus and create an area for utility locations related to the intermodal transit center, but also cuts back the bluff to setup for the dedicated railroad track at the end of the railroad station – it the first prep piece for this section. The orange line in the middle of the page represents the interim trail connection which will connect to the “Path to Transit” project, an extension of John Muir Parkway. This connection will restore Refugio Creek/North Channel area where habitat will be enhanced and there will be a 6.3-acre conservation easement overlay. It will also pick up a piece of the “Consent” trail, a part of the trail connector system that will ultimately connect back to the Ridge Trail system through the City of Hercules.

Jim Townsend interjected to clarify the purpose of the interim trail. The interim trail connection federal funding (TIGER) requires anything that is constructed using these funds must have “independent utility,” connects to something on both ends and will not be an isolated segment that will connect to something in the future. This stipulation requires that the trail is usable and go somewhere on both ends as soon as it is completed (as a trail) and the City has accommodated that.

This will provide the connection to the edge of Rodeo across this end of Hercules and in subsequent phases. Part of the preparation work that was done this summer sets up the west trail connection that connects to the where the Bay Trail currently ends at State Lions Park at the west end next to Chelsea Wetlands. As that piece connects, there will be complete connection across Hercules go through Rodeo and then Pinole. It fits well with the Pinole Shores project and speaks to some of the regional aspects of ITC.

The Bay Trail project went out to bid and was awarded by the City council on July 23rd and entered into an agreement with Top Grade Construction at the end of July The City is also working with the Railroad to combine some of the stages and re-combine some of the work – staging and sequencing so that the project can be delivered quicker. The City hopes to commence construction in early October.

Marc Grisham asked the estimated completion date of the Bay Trail project. Mr. Silva responded, according to the TIGER agreement the City has until March 20, 2017, but Mr. Silva anticipates a completion date much sooner.

There is a groundbreaking event next Wednesday, September 4th at 10:30 a.m. Congressman Thompson and some other speakers will be there to speak on behalf of the project.

144 Sheila Grist asked, “When the trains actually stop, even though it won’t be for a couple of years, will that be the cross country trains or just the local trains stopping?” Mr. Silva responded by stating that this rail station is focused on inter-city rail, initially it was discussed with Capitol Corridor (has 30 trains pass daily), but after research, the City found that the San Joaquin service also passes by eight times a day, which increases the frequency eight times. That service runs out to Central Valley and down to Oakland as its terminus, whereas Capitol Corridor runs from Auburn and Sacramento to San Jose. Therefore the inner-city rail is the primary piece, but the longest distance rail from that which is the Coast Starlight and the California Zephyr that can be picked up from Martinez and Emeryville. There is a lot of connectivity that comes from those to rail systems, it provides connections to BART in Richmond, Oakland Coliseum (which is also the connection to the Oakland Airport), therefore it will be possible to catch the train here locally and get to the airport on a fairly direct route. This project has been foreshadowed on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative on how many aspects of the rail station will enhance the freight traffic and do other things that will benefit the region.

Jack Meehan asked, “Since part of the difficulty working with Union Pacific is that they see no benefit for them, how is the City making this more appealing the Railroad to cooperate?” The City helped elevate the Railroad’s awareness by highlighting the two track options (one for the station track that comes into the platform and the other is a longer piece that is a mile and a half segment of station track). These track options give the Railroad the ability to utilize when they are not being used for passenger rail to pull a train as a siding out of the way of the two main tracks – not interfering with freight lines. This corridor is the fourth congested corridor for Union Pacific in the nation and it is critical support service for the Port of Oakland. There is a lot of focus on this subdivision to try to relieve the pressure and maintain competitiveness for California, with the Panama Canal widening scheduled to complete in 2015, there is a potential for goods that are going to the east coast to move to Texas – having an effort on our local economy.

Status of Rodeo Marina Development

Marc Grisham reported on developments at the Rodeo Marina site. This is more about a modest trail segment. One of the reasons why development began to pick-up in the area is that before the county redevelopment agency closed they worked very hard to setup the sewer line that allows all of the properties at the Rodeo Marina to be served by sewer; most of the properties were on septic systems prior. The septic system failed several years ago and at that time the restaurant was closed the tenants were moved. The sewer line was installed under the railroad tracks. Then the sewer line was connected to the restaurant up the hill to the house and the winery. The grand opening for the winery will be October 26th, serving six different types of wine. The project is a bed and breakfast with a series of cottages with no subsurface structures on this property – everything will be aboveground (no digging). The old water tank is now the “wine tank,” with a new sign that reads: “Rodeo Marina – It’s all about Fishing.” This is a historic piece that will remain in the neighborhood.

The Bay Trail has potential opportunities with the nice sandy beach. This area used to a nice recreational area for the public. The idea here is to build the tourism and recreational aspect in West North County. There are many park areas and trail projects under construction. On a typical weekend 300-500 cyclists along the road.

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The trail system has another option at Lone Tree where a bridge can be built and tie back into the park trail system. Marc Grisham passed out copies of a Google map and pointed to a trail dotted in red. The entire trail segment illustrated on the distributed map is all on Park District property – a quarter of a mile of trail. Grisham though that perhaps the Park District could grade the trail enough to accommodate mountain bikes, hikers, and walkers for now and asphalt the trail at a later date. It provides connectivity between Rodeo and the rest of the trail system that is currently being built. The fix proposed is fairly easy. On San Pablo Avenue there is nice affordable housing project at the top of the hill. There are people walking and riding in motorized wheelchairs traversing down San Pablo Avenue to the nearby stores down the hill. A sidewalk does not exist in this area. For Contra Costa County there is no way to walk between the cities of Hercules and Rodeo. There is an enormous amount of activity including students from St. Patrick’s, bicycles, electric wheelchairs, and pedestrians. Creating some pedestrian links (as illustrated on the Google map) would make a big difference. This is in the concern of accessibility and walkability in Hercules.

Mr. Radke asked Mr. Townsend if the Park District has looked into the area Mr. Grisham is referring to. Mr. Townsend responded that the Park District has looked at the connection Mr. Grisham is referring to and a connection all the way down Pacific Avenue and is aware that these areas have been used by the community for many years. The section is very walkable in its current state, but the Park District would have to make some decisions around Land Use Planning. Lone Tree Point has been in land bank status for approximately 26 years. The completion of the Hercules project will connect to the entirety of Hercules and at least half of Pinole. Travelling to Victoria by the Bay from Hercules across Bio Rad the trail dead ends at Victoria by the Bay, Mr. Grisham is correct that it would be a fairly simple process to connect it to Pacific Avenue.

Mr. Radke asked if the connection can be made considering the District’s outstanding, current projects. Mr. Townsend agreed that it would be possible and stated that the District has had discussions with Contra Costa County Redevelopment regarding funding that was available. Maureen Toms interjected that the Department of Finance rejected the funding request. A letter has been sent from the East Bay Regional Park District’s District Counsel for $500,000 and Contra Costa County will try to get the funding approved. This funding was based upon an agreement that was made when the redevelopment project area in Rodeo was established, but it was not recognized by the Department of Finance.

Shirley Stahlke commented that she worked with Heidi Petti on a section of this trail and she agreed with some of ideas shared, but the trail goes by Safeway and past the houses adjacent to the freeway. Therefore, a person can access the trail at I-80 and walk down to Safeway. At the time Ms. Stahlke was on the committee, it was decided that the trail would be extended into Hercules at that time because of the low income housing – there is more of the trail than is illustrated on the map Mr. Grisham provided. Mr. Grisham stated that he is aware of both trails (Bay Trail & the local Creek Trail) and is interested in how to construct the Bay Trail so that Rodeo can be a part of it. Mr. Townsend suggested initially East Bay Regional Park District Operations staff take a look at the trails and identify any issues and concerns – a new gate was installed recently in the area. The process is: 1) consult with Operations to develop a scope; 2)

146 direction from Board of Directors; 3) work with the Capital Projects committee to establish seed money combined with Bay Trail Measure WW monies; and see where it goes from there.

Federal Glover asked about the timing of the process Mr. Townsend described. Mr. Townsend stated that the scope concept with his department and Operations should begin in November 2013. Depending on the scope of the project and its focus it will be likely to have something ready by the time the Hercules project is scheduled to open in 2015 or sometime before then.

Pete Murray questioned if the route of the trail along the Bay and through the park is temporary. Mr. Grisham responded that the route will always be there because the gate openings currently in place were installed for the parkland. Mr. Murray clarified that this will become community access to the trail. Mr. Grisham confirmed and continued that the trail path would continue to a bluff and lead to a bridge overcrossing and down to the park. Mr. Townsend commented that the water trail agencies are interested in landside connectivity to water trail sites; this may be an opportunity to make something happen.

Northshore Waterfront Initiative

Supervisor Federal Glover stated that the Contra Costa is the second largest industrial county in California next to Los Angeles. There is a lot of opportunity to develop the area without losing the manufacturing and industrial jobs. As opportunities are assessed, the county would like to assure that stakeholders are in compliance and specific projects can be incorporated into an overall plan. This plan will help the county receive financial support from Federal and State governments. Federal Glover introduces Patrick Roche and Rich Seithel to continue with the Northshore Initiative presentation. A stack of six 11x17 handouts were circulated entitled, “Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative Study Area.”

Pat Roche stated that the Northern Waterfront Initiative looks at the history the present and future of the waterfront area and revitalization of the working waterfront (i.e. heavy/light industry, maritime use, etc.) and their future economic aspects. The assets of the Northern Waterfront include: 1) Deep water channel; and 2) Two class one railroad lines (Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad). These assets can help position the Northern Waterfront to take advantage of future development opportunities. The second page of the handout is an overview map of that shows the different geographic areas along the Northern Waterfront that are being looked at more closely. The first four are: Hercules, Rodeo, Ozol (Carquinez Strait), and Martinez. The county is taking a look at underutilized land where existing industrial facilities are and a significant amount of industrial buffer within the waterfront area. One of the outcomes of the project is a simple atlas that describes the waterfront features of interest to the public or any prospective developers. There is a formal work program that the county has hired a consultant to complete a market assessment of industrial and maritime development along the waterfront that is currently in progress. There is a targeted forum that plans to meet in early November (tentatively November 6th) in Antioch to present the study findings related to the market assessment for industrial/maritime development, present the atlas, and then invite speakers to address the future of the waterfront. Perhaps railroad or refinery representatives could come and speak on their plans for the future of the area. The watershed forum that is sponsored every three years in Contra Costa County was used as a model for this project. The plan is to have a forum for this project that will have a thorough discussion of these

147 matters with the entire community and perhaps have subsequent quorums in the future to focus on the waterfront. It an important area because of the: 1) many jobs in the area; 2) property tax base revenue for cities, counties and special districts; and 3) recreational opportunities, especially in the marinas. The San Francisco to Stockton Ship Channel Deepening project is under the auspices of the Army Corps of Engineers. The goal is to deepen the bay from San Francisco to the Port of Stockton. An important segment of this project falls within Northern Waterfront area. It is important related to maintaining shipping along the waterfront in Contra Costa County.

Shirley Stahlke stated that within the last decade by her residence in Hercules before Federal Glover became the Supervisor of her district the train tracks nearby began bringing traffic from the east coast to the Port of Oakland and back and they bring the trains in the evening when less people are around. This is very heavy traffic different than the one that is located on the waterfront, but if there is any type of emergency, then they must use the other tracks and there is no guarantee that the train cars will not contain anything dangerous along the waterfront. Mr. Roche responded to Ms. Stahlke’s concern by stating that what the county has been discovering, in this process, is that the Port of Oakland is very critical to the distance of the railroad. Part of the county’s frustration lies around the inability to get a response from anyone in the railroad, but the railroad responds to any contact from the Port of Oakland. There are potentially some opportunities between Hercules and Oakley for industrial business that is and can be rail- dependent. There may be track upgrade concerns and right of way acquisitions that may need to be managed. Ms. Stahlke noticed during her train rides that freight trains have priority on the railroad tracks. Mr. Roche confirmed that freight trains do have priority on the tracks and there doesn’t seem to be anything the county can do to change that. Any further questions, comments or concerns can be sent to Pat Roche or Rich Seithel via the county main web page via the “Northern Waterfront” link or via Supervisor Glover’s main page and they will be happy to respond right away. Mr. Seithel would like to acknowledge Marc Grisham, Steve Duran and William Silva on their hard work helping with this initiative. Supervisor Glover also thanked Mr. Roche and Mr. Seithel for the work that they are doing on this very aggressive initiative that will be successful moving forward.

Pinole Creek Restoration /Flood Control Project & Rodeo Creek

Ben Wallace is the Executive Director of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District. He works very closely with the NRCS (they share an office), but does not work for them. Carol Arnold, resident of Hercules, is Mr. Wallace’s predecessor who retired this past May – she is also a member of the Friends of Pinole Creek. The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is focused on working with public agencies and private landowners to help facilitate conservation of a whole range of resources in the county. Heidi Petti is the Watershed Creek Coordinator in the Rodeo Creek Watershed.

The Pinole Fish Passage Project was started by Ms. Arnold and Mr. Wallace is eagerly ready to take it on. Mr. Wallace is anticipating constructing this project in the fall of 2014. The goal of the project is to get steelhead fish under highway I-80. On Pinole Creek behind Pinole Lanes or on the other side of Pinole Valley Shopping Center there are two box culverts where the steelhead fish have a hard time passing through. Steelhead fish spawn in the upper creek then go out to the ocean then come back up the creek and spawn again – that is their life history. It is

148 easy for the fish to swim down the creek, but when faced with a barrier on the way back up to spawn it prevents the fish from spawning which decreases the next generation and passing population. The culverts under highway I-80 look like long boxes and the creek rushes through them at a very high rate during the winter time – it is very rare that the fish can pass under the highway. Pinole Creek is very unique in the Bay Area because of its large area in the upper watershed that the fish use as a spawning habitat. On Pinole Creek there are 3,600 acres of EBMUD lands that have outstanding habitat for fish. The only thing that prevents the fish from spawning is the fact that in nine out of ten years, they cannot pass under the highway. Mr. Wallace’s agency is working with an expert in fish passage, Michael Love. Mr. Love is an engineer that has experience working on the North Coast with spawning issues. Mr. Love will help design a retrofit to the currently installed culverts. CalTrans and EBMUD have been tremendously helpful in the redesign. City of Pinole and the Contra Costa County Flood Control District are collaborating to ensure the retrofit complies with flood control and other issues. Construction will begin in 2014 if grant funding is approved in September 2013. CEQA has been approved and the project is categorically exempt. The cost estimate for the project $650,000 give or take $100,000. The website is www.ccrcd.org for this project.

Franklin Canyon Update

Linus Eukel from Muir Heritage Land Trust presented two large maps on the wall: 1) “Lands Campaign,” 1,185 acres of public access, 25-30 years before successfully acquired specifically for Franklin Canyon at the end of 2010; 2) “Franklin Canyon/Fernandez Ranch – Preliminary Trails Diagram, 12-6-12,” by the Restoration Design Group. This project is fully permitted and CEQA approved – implementation is expected early spring 2014. A special thank you to Contra Costa County, City of Hercules and the East Bay Regional Park District for helping the project move forward.

Fernandez Ranch was a $3.2 million acquisition and between restoration and stewardship, restoration exceeded the acquisition cost by a few hundred thousand dollars. The restoration cost was $3.5 million. Part of the CEQA findings revealed some slight controversy on how the trail would connect to the City of Hercules. There is a clear connection from the east, via the staging area at Fernandez off of Christie Road - working with CalTrans on the signage on highway 4. In the effort to improve access and the entire City of Hercules, within the distance of two schools, the proverbial open space to students within ten minutes of their homes and essentially their backyard. The boundaries of the property do not touch Hercules; it is up to Hercules and their internal processes to decide how they might. Muir Heritage Land Trust negotiated with EBMUD for the capacity to use additional trails for public access which come to the top of the Refugio Valley Road. The plan is to have a grand opening in the spring.

Dean Allison asked how someone not familiar with the area could access the trail. Mr. Eukel explained taking highway 4 to the Christie Road exit to the Fernandez Ranch staging area where there is equestrian parking for trailers. There is access to many beautiful and well-developed trails and within a few months there will further access to the top of those trails and out onto Franklin Canyon. Muir Heritage Land Trust is undergoing a soft launch in September of a full range of interpretive materials through a platform that connects with St. Mary’s College, the museum, Lindsey Wildlife Museum, Contra Costa County schools, VA Hospital, Contra Costa County Health Services. All of these organizations’ interpretive materials will aggregate onto this

149 property and all of Muir Heritage Land Trust’s other acreage to bring narratives and re-purpose materials. There will be a social media option that will allow the public to interact and provide feedback on what their interests are. The plan is to have the system up and running in full bloom by early spring. The key for this platform to be a success is collaboration with all of the local agencies that are involved.

Any of the maps that Mr. Eukel brought to the meeting for display are available at www.muirheritagelandtrust.org or the City of Hercules website. Mr. Eukel offered anyone to contact him personally as well. Mr. Grisham asked for maps to display at the winery and Mr. Eukel offered to print any of them he needed. Director Ted Radke also offered to provide Mr. Grisham with maps supplied by the East Bay Regional Park District as well.

Round Robin

Mr. Townsend announced that the East Bay Regional Park District has recently adopted an updated Master Plan document that is located at www.ebparks.org . It was a four-year process; the new version has great graphics and is more user-friendly than previous versions. Hard copies will be made available to any elected officials and city managers of the Alameda and Contra Costa County jurisdictions.

The Park District will be conducting some paving work on some of the trails in West Contra Costa County over the next couple of months as part of Measure J, the transportation sales tax. One half of one percent of Measure J receipts comes directly to the East Bay Regional Park District for the maintenance and construction of their regional trails. The Park District Board of Directors has directed the Park District to use the funds for pavement maintenance because it is sales tax monies vs. the restricted bond measure monies. The Park District is well funded in acquiring and building with the bond measure monies and grants – taking care of it has been a bit more challenging. Measure J funding translates to about one half of a million dollars a year and the Park District is spending it in four year cycles in each one of the CCTA sub regions. This year the Park District is spending the money in the WCTAC area, Wildcat Creek Trail in Richmond, some of the Bay Trail in Hercules, and potentially segments of the Pinole Shores Trail.

Jack Meehan commented on the maintenance of the trail at Pinole Shores section. This section was originally designed by the Park District in cooperation with the Trails Coordinator, Bob Doyle. It was a great view from the bluff of the railroad and the Bay. More recently Mr. Meehan has noticed the overgrowth of trees in the view corridor and now the only view is of coastal live oaks instead of the Bay and the railroad. Mr. Meehan wants to know if it is possible to perform some artistic, careful pruning of the coastal live oaks to restore what was designed to be a very treasured view corridor. 12 or 14 years ago Amtrak included this view of an Amtrak train and the Bay on their national calendar. Mr. Townsend promised to discuss this issue with John Hitchen and Kevin Takei regarding some funds for this work to be done.

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Snowy plovers a welcome surprise at Alameda beach

Image 1 out of 9 A ﬂock of threatened snowy plovers cruises above the bay at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda.

By Carolyn Jones

January 28, 2014 | Updated: January 28, 2014 5:56pm

It's not just joggers, dogs and kite-ﬂyers who love the new sand at Crown Beach in Alameda.

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A few surprise guests - of the nearly endangered variety - apparently love the new beach as well.

To the shock of naturalists and bird watchers, a ﬂock of threatened western snowy plovers has taken up residence on one of the Bay Area's busiest beaches. For the past few months, since the East Bay Regional Park District dumped 82,000 cubic yards of new sand on the beach, the ﬁst-size shorebirds have been skittering across the dunes and pecking at bugs, oblivious to the frolicking hordes around them.

"I was really excited when I heard. There aren't many of these birds left, and here they are, so easily viewable and accessible," said park district naturalist Sharol Nelson-Embry, who works at the nearby Crab Cove Visitor Center. "But we're also a little concerned."

The tan-and-white birds are nearly impossible to see and risk getting trampled by beachgoers and overly enthusiastic dogs. And if the birds decide to stay and nest at Crown Beach this spring, their offspring are highly unlikely to survive, creating what scientists call a "biological sink."

"The birds would put all this energy into reproducing, and then lose every single baby," Nelson-Embry said. "For a species that's struggling, that would be a disaster."

For now, the district is keeping an eye on the birds and hope they head south to the Hayward shoreline, a favorite nesting spot for the Bay Area's snowy plovers, by March.

Steer clear of birds

They're also working with Audubon volunteers to encourage the public to steer clear of the shorebirds, which have been congregating near the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Harbor Light Road, usually in the morning.

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With a little consideration, snowy plovers and people can co-exist on Bay Area beaches, said Mike Lynes, head of Golden Gate Audubon.

"A lot of people enjoy going to parks and seeing wildlife," he said. "It depends on what kind of culture we want to have in Bay Area parks - do we want to share these places with birds and other wildlife, or not."

People and plovers also share space at Crissy Field and Ocean Beach in San Francisco, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area bans off-leash dogs when snowy plovers are present, July through May. Dogs are not allowed at all at Crown Beach, but the rule is only sporadically enforced.

In Berkeley, a colony of burrowing owls moved in to busy Cesar Chavez Park at the waterfront, prompting the city and Audubon volunteers to set aside the owl area with signs, advising the public to leave the owls alone. The approach has been very successful, Lynes said.

"The main thing is the birds need to feel safe," he said. "We have a responsibility to be as accommodating as possible, and I think most people get that."

Snowy plovers rarely visited Crown Beach in the past because there wasn't much beach to visit. The western Alameda shoreline, traditionally, was mostly landﬁll and rocks.

Alameda bird-watcher Leora Feeney said she's seen snowy plovers visit Alameda periodically over the past few decades.

'A place to roost'

"The beauty of this little ﬂurry of activity we're seeing now is that it could bring some attention to these little birds," she said. "They're threatened. They really deserve a place to roost without disturbance, and maybe with all this attention people will understand that."

The park district poured about 1.5 miles of sand in 1987 to replenish Crown Beach, but over the years most of the sand has washed back into the bay. By last year, only a few yards remained between Shoreline Drive and the water.

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The new sand didn't come far. A dredging company hauled it from the ﬂoor of the bay near Angel Island, hopefully containing all the same nutrients and minerals that would occur naturally at the site.

The new sand isn't just a boon to beachgoers and wildlife. It's intended to buffer the Alameda shoreline from storms, high tides, erosion and potential sea-level rise.

But no one seems to enjoy it as much as the snowy plovers.

"They're just hanging out, soaking up the sun," Nelson-Embry said. "They seem pretty dedicated to this little site."

Carolyn Jones is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: [email protected]

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Shoreline park pulls back curtain on Oakley's sandy past

Carolyn Jones, SF Gate

Sunday, January 26, 2014

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A snowy egret soars above the marshes at Big Break Regional Shoreline, on the site of a former scrap yard for old boats. Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

A century ago, Oakley and its environs had so much sand that its would-be farmers were called - not in a nice way - "sand lappers."

The label did not exactly inspire preservation of the arenaceous terrain. Decades of levees, infill, farming and housing developments have left most of that sand a mere memory.

But now, thanks to conservation-minded residents, efforts abound to preserve the ancient dunes and educate the public about their unparalleled role in California's vast ecosystem. At the center of the dune revival is Big Break Regional Shoreline, a 1,650-acre expanse of tule, cattails and, of course, sand, along the San Joaquin River.

In short, Oakley has decided sand is a source not of shame, but celebration.

"The sand is what makes us unique," said Mayor Randy Pope. "People need to have an appreciation for where they live. A lot of people don't even know we have this. ... It's our secret little gem."

For millennia, the Big Break shoreline was nothing but sand, thistle, primrose and marsh, until an enterprising asparagus farmer cordoned it off with a levee about a century ago.

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In 1928 the levee burst and the field flooded, giving rise to the name Big Break, and for the next few decades the property was used mostly as a scrap yard for old boats.

Cleanup effort begins

In the 1990s, the East Bay Regional Park District began buying bits of the property and cleaning it up. A year ago, the visitor center opened, and now the public can roam along sandy trails and learn about the delta and California's long, complicated relationship with water. It is some of the most peaceful and calming terrain in the Bay Area.

On a recent weekday, the only sounds were ducks splashing across the freshwater sloughs and night herons squawking from the willows. At dawn and dusk, otters and beavers ply the shoreline in search of crawdads.

"People think Oakley is just on the way to somewhere else. But Oakley is really the center of so many things," said Mike Moran, park naturalist. "Oakley is the story of the delta, and the delta is the story of California. From here, we can learn how it all fits together."

Sand arrived in the area as sediment washed from the Sierra, carried west by the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers. It pooled along the Oakley and Antioch shorelines, not far from where fresh water meets salt water from the Pacific and the delta narrows before the brackish torrent rushes through the Carquinez Strait.

Much of that natural flow has been altered since the 1850s, as California rushed to build cities, farm the valleys and otherwise control the great movement of Sierra snowmelt into the ocean.

Anomaly in the Bay Area

Eastern Contra Costa has more in common with the dry, scrubby Southern California topography than it does with the rest of the Bay Area. In fact, naturalists consider it the northernmost tip of the San Joaquin Valley, complete with roadrunners, sagebrush and the endangered San Joaquin kit fox.

"Oakley is built on sand. This whole area is built on sand. It's in our hills, it's everywhere," said Ginny Karlberg, head of the East Contra Costa Historical Society. "But it's some of the best sand anywhere."

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The park district has left the property pretty much as it found it, letting nature take its course. Rusty chunks of farm machinery and half-sunken boats are everywhere, now nesting habitat for birds and other critters.

Over time, the infill dirt will probably wash away and the river will deposit more sand, and the tule and cattails will gradually merge with the dunes.

Of course, all bets are off until the rain returns, Moran said, assuming it does return.

"People look at the delta and say, 'It's still wet - what's the problem?' " Moran said. "That's why it's so important that as we enter this drought, we learn as much about the delta as we can. It's really the center of everything."

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First AME Church members Boaz Baker and Keisha Ghee works to remove "ice plant" from the Point Pinole shoreline.

By Tasion Kwamilele, The Post News Group January 22, 2014 11:34 am

Community members chose to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday in Richmond by teaming up with the “Watershed Project” to help clean the Point Pinole Shoreline.

One of the largest parks in the East Bay Regional Park District, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline features over 100 species of bird in a myriad of habitats within its 2,315 acres.

The eucalyptus woodlands, originally planted as a buffer against potential explosions from a dynamite factory that existed at the time, now shelter wildlife such as deer, hawks, owls, Monarch butterflies and many other species.

Nearly 100 volunteers walked the 12-mile trail picking up trash, recyclables and large planks of wood. Other volunteers helped to remove mounds of ice plant, which can overwhelm the marshland and other areas if it is not removed.

Local youth from First AME Church in Oakland participated in the community service activity and bagged more than seven large bags of ice plant. Fulfilling a church initiative, the youth made the MLK holiday “a day on and not a day off”.

For more information about the Watershed Project and other community activities, visit www.thewatershedproject.org

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West County Times Albany Bulb campers, supporters take protest to Solano Avenue

By Damin Esper, Correspondent

01/22/2014

ALBANY -- Twenty-five people gathered in front of City Hall on Jan. 17 to protest the eviction of homeless encampments on the Albany Bulb.

The protesters included residents of the Bulb, lawyers working on their behalf, Albany residents and other supporters.

Attendees spoke about the plight of the homeless before marching to Solano Avenue, where they camped out on the street to symbolize what they say will happen if the long-standing encampment on the former waterfront garbage dump is cleared.

Marchers carried signs reading, among others, "Keep the Bulb wild," "Out of Bulb = On the street," and "Resist eviction! Fight gentrification!"

Protester Karen White told the assembly, "I am an outside agitator.

"And I'm an outside agitator because I can't afford to live here. Even though I work here."

Osha Neumann, a lawyer working with Bulb campers on a lawsuit challenging the action, told the group that, "Albany will become a place where it's illegal to be homeless. That's just one aspect of this struggle."

He said that a second aspect to consider is "whether you save nature at the expense of people," adding that support for the evictions by environmental groups is a "tragedy."

Albany has begun a program to remove the homeless population from the Bulb so the land can be turned over to the East Bay Regional Park District to become part of the Sylvia McLaughlin Eastshore State Park.

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The council voted last May to begin enforcing the city's anti-camping ordinance beginning last October, although that date got delayed due to protests and the lawsuit. In December, the city began warning campers and arresting those with outstanding warrants and for drug offenses.

Also last May, the council approved plans to find housing for the campers. The city has claimed seven people have been housed thanks to the programs, although two subsequently lost their housing. It is estimated that 60 people live on the Bulb.

The city has two mobile trailers at the waterfront to serve as a temporary shelter.

The capacity, according to the city, is 30 people, but only one to three people have used the shelter on any given night.

As part of their lawsuit, Bulb residents have claimed the temporary shelter is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Amber Whitson, a resident of the Bulb, summed up protesters' feelings by saying, "I believe that the Bulb should remain a place where freedom can happen."

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Livermore Council Agrees To Review Tesla Draft EIR

Friday, January 17, 2014, The Independent Livermore city staff will review the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for the proposed off-road vehicle park on the Tesla property.

Tesla is owned by the Parks Department, whose Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division is expected “to acquire, develop, and operate state-owned vehicular recreation areas,” according to its official literature.

In the late 1990s the State of California Parks Department purchased the 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 (SVRA ) off-highway vehicle (OHV) park into the Tesla Park land. Last fall, State Parks officials unveiled the preferred concept for the 3,500-acre expansion of the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area.

Under the preferred concept, Tesla would be developed for a wide range of off- road vehicle skill levels, from training routes for young and beginning riders to advanced trails for the highly experienced. In addition, it would have new entrances, parking, classroom/meeting space, services areas and sites for camping and picnicking.

Park officials have twice tried and failed to complete environmental impact reports for the project. The DEIR is due out this spring.

The city council directed staff to review the DEIR when it is published, provide information to the council. Then if the council desires, the issue could be placed on an agenda for further discussion.

The directive came after pleas by representatives of many organizations asking the city to become involved in the process. The discussion was not an agenda item. It

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Woerner commented, "We heard a whole lot of people talk about Tesla. I suggest we have city staff review the EIR. It would be a reasonable expenditure of city staff time."

Councilmember Stewart Gary wondered what the council would do with the information. For example, would the council take a position on the expansion. "We heard one side of the debate. There is another side," said Gary.

Woerner said he didn't say what the outcome of the review would be. Speakers said that they recognized that this is a state issue. "There are a whole lot of concerned citizens looking for help in looking at what's going on. Staff would read the report, look at the impacts and determine if mitigations are adequate."

Livermore Community Development Manager Stephan Kiefer said that the staff had been monitoring the issue since 2012. Staff would look at the DEIR to determine if it were consistent with the city's general plan policies and whether or not there would be an impact on the urban growth boundary.

There is an effort to preserve the area. Leading the effort is Friends of Tesla Park, an organization comprised of 250 other groups. Friends of Tesla Park organized the presentation at Monday's council meeting. There were no representatives from groups who support expanding off-road use.

Friends of Tesla Park was represented at the council meeting by Nancy Rodrigue. She told the council that the goal is a non-motorized park. "There is strong local support for the idea. Tesla is part of the Livermore Valley and the community's history." She stated that preserving the area is consistent with the city and regional land use plans including the South Livermore Plan. "We are asking the city to comment on the DEIR and express support for preservation. The actions

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would be consistent with the values and policies that have protected the area's surrounding open space."

A series of speakers spoke to a variety of issues ranging from loss of habitat for listed species, erosion, and pollution, as well as the historical value of the Tesla area. There were concerns that the environmental review is part of a larger General Plan revision. Each of the speakers provided a letter and documentation supporting their statements, which they gave to the city clerk.

Tamara Ruess, president of Friends of the Vineyards, described her organization as dedicated to the preservation of Livermore agriculture, wine country and open space. That includes preserving Tesla as a non-motorized park. She said that in the past, the city has commented on projects not directly within the city limits including Del Valle, Brushy Peak, and Doolan Canyon. Ruess noted that expansion of off-highway use is not consistent with any regional land use plan including East Bay Regional Park District, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, Alameda County General Plan and the Alameda County Conservation Strategy. All identify Tesla for preservation of some type.

Jeff Kaskey from the Livermore Heritage Guild pointed out that the town of Tesla was once a vibrant labor town. It was part of the foundation of Livermore. He was concerned that off-road use would degrade any remaining historical artifacts. "Asking people to drive more slowly through such sites, isn't the same as protecting an historic area."

From the Ohlone Aubudon Chapter, Stephanie Floyd pointed out that there are three nesting golden eagles in the Tesla territory. It is the first nesting area south of the impacted Altamont wind area for raptors and other avian species. Damage to Tesla would be counterproductive to efforts to reduce bird deaths in the windmill area, she stated.

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Mary Putoff from the Society of American Indians urged the council to consider becoming part of the preservation effort in order to protect Native American artifacts and sites in the Tesla area.

The Sierra Club, with 28,000 members, was represented by Donna Cabanne. She pointed out that seven threatened and endangered species and their habitat are located on the Tesla land. There are over 55 other listed plants and animals found there. "It is an unexpectedly wide range of resources."

Terry Russo said that the proposed plans to allow trails only on the steep areas will still result in pollution of lower areas where much of the quality habitat is located. Rain will result in run-off containing gas, oil and rubber residue, causing habitat destruction.

Other groups represented were the California Native Plant Society, Livermore Hill Hikers, Tri-Valley Trailblazers, Friends of the Arroyos, and the Alameda Creek Alliance.

Bringing the perspective of residents who leave near Tesla was Marilyn Russell, who taught biology at Livermore High School for many years. She spoke for the Tesla Road Resident Alliance. There are 37 members and the numbers are growing, according to Russell. "The goals are to protect our rural life-style, livestock, vineyards, wineries and horses - but most of all our peace and quiet. We are opposed to any expansion of Carnegie. It is only seven miles from city hall and three miles from most of our homes.

"Tesla Road is already a safety hazard. Opening the park area to more people will impact us in many ways including increased traffic, noise, and air pollution. There is concern that run-off into nearby wells would contain oil and gas," said Russell.

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The Mystery of the Missing Monarch Butterflies

Sharol Nelson-Embry, East Bay Regional Park District | January 17, 2014, KQED Science

Overwintering monarch butterflies return year after year to California groves. Photo taken in Pacific Grove, CA by agunther / Wikimedia Commons.

Just two years ago, 4,188 monarch butterflies at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont clustered in dense groupings on their favorite eucalyptus trees. On sunny days, they fluttered and basked, flashing their orange and black wings to the delight of thousands of people who came to view the seasonal wonder.

This year, though, Ardenwood naturalist Mindy Castle reported that after a good showing of about 1,000 butterflies in November, the cold snap in December sent most of them fluttering to parts unknown. Only about 30 or 40 monarchs remain, most of them abandoned their Ardenwood overwintering site.

The unexpected dispersal from the Ardenwood site, coupled with the unrelated New York Times article which reported the late arrival and smaller numbers of eastern monarchs migrating to Mexico underlines scientists concerns about the overall decline of the North American monarch population. For over a decade, the Xerces Society annual Thanksgiving Monarch Count at overwintering sites in California has revealed a greater than 80 percent population decline across most sites with some sites faring significantly worse. For example, at Natural Bridges State Beach near Santa Cruz, the number of butterflies gathering each winter dropped from an estimated 120,000 in 1997 to just 500 in 2012.”

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Milkweed is vital to monarch reproduction. Caterpillars feed on the host plant which imparts a toxicity that protects them from predators. Photo by Armon / Wikimedia Commons

Monarch butterflies that return each year to their overwintering sites are up to five generations removed from the butterflies you might see in the groves each winter. It’s kind of like us looking at our homes and thinking, “Someday, my great- great-great-great grandchildren will return here.” The overwintering generation of butterflies disperse east and north in the spring, laying their eggs on milkweed in the Central Valley of California and even as far east as Arizona and north to Washington. They grow and mate, with successive generations dispersing further, until the migrating generation matures, migrates and, voilà, they return again to the winter groves. Monarch Alert, affiliated with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo gives a fuller description of the fascinating lives of monarchs.

The great mystery of monarch migration lies in the genetic hard wiring that leads the butterflies back to the same overwintering areas. There seems to be some flexibility in that hard wiring, though, that can help them adapt and try a different spot when conditions don’t meet their needs. Perhaps this year Ardenwood monarchs moved closer to the coast or further south when the weather turned cold. Pacific Grove reported 11,000 monarch butterflies from their January 7, 2014 count. You can learn more about this grove of monarchs, how they count them and considerations for preserving their overwintering grove in this KQED Science video from last year.

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Successive generations metamorphose and disperse across their migratory range. This chrysalis may contain a relatively short-lived adult or an adult that may live up to 8 months and migrate back to an overwintering site. Photo by Armon / Wikimedia Commons

The Xerces Society, in partnership with the Monarch Joint Venture, has developed a 5-step strategy to protect California’s overwintering monarch groves. You can help monarchs by providing milkweed and nectar flower habitat in your yard with suggestions for butterfly habitat gardening from the East Bay Regional Parks (note, phone numbers are out of date so see EBRPD’s website for current contact information) and more about the Xerces Society’s efforts to create both large and small scale restoration of vital milkweed habitat. You can also participate in monarch butterfly programs through February and still see monarch eggs and larvae at Ardenwood. Coyote Hills Regional Park, near Ardenwood, also has a beautiful butterfly habitat garden at the visitor center with monarch butterfly eggs and larvae. For a complete list of overwintering sites monarchs can be seen in California, visit the Xerces Society’s website.

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Concerns Ignored by Council and City Manager, Say Friends of Crown Beach

By postnewsgroup

January 16, 2014 A local group, Friends of Crown Beach, is stepping up efforts to stop a housing development on government surplus lands adjacent to Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda.

The group hopes to place a ballot measure on the November 2014 ballot that would rezone the Neptune Point site from residential use to open space, the letter says.

At issue is a short stretch of McKay Avenue, which provides access to the Crab Cove interpretive center that sits at the eastern edge of the largest stretch of public beach on the San Francisco Bay.

The federal General Services Administration (GSA) is threatening to use its eminent domain powers to assure utility services for the Roseville (Placer County) developer that outbid the East Bay Regional Park for the Neptune Pointe site.

State Attorney General Kamala Harris’ office recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice about GSA’s eminent domain threat to seize the street and sidewalks of McKay Avenue.

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“We are extraordinarily troubled by GSA’s intent to take public land for a private developer’s benefit,” Deputy Attorney General John Devine wrote.

In a letter to their supporters, Friends of Crown Beach wrote: “Despite many emails to council members, letters to the editor, newspaper commentaries and even a recent editorial in the Chronicle, our plea to preserve Neptune Point for public use has been soundly ignored by our City Council and City Manager.

“Therefore, we believe it is paramount that Alameda voters voice their wishes in next November’s election. At present, we’re awaiting our attorney’s final language on our ballot measure. Then, after the city signs off, we’ll order the petitions and begin collecting signatures,” it said.

The group hopes a successful ballot measure would lay the groundwork for the East Bay Regional Park District to acquire the site, which is slightly less than four acres.

Friends of Crown Beach and the Alameda Citizens Task Force held a campaign kick-off meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Alameda Hospital.

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Fremont: Agency OKs pesticide-laden soil dumping in Dumbarton Quarry

By Chris De Benedetti The Argus 01/16/2014

FREMONT -- Developers can dump hundreds of tons of pesticide-laden soil into the Dumbarton Quarry without endangering the health of nearby residents or visitors to the park planned atop the fill, a state agency has ruled. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board says that soil from Patterson Ranch -- a 102-acre former farm at Ardenwood Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway, where developers plan to build 500 homes -- contains about a dozen pesticides but their levels that do not threaten human life or the area's groundwater. As a result, as much as 210,000 cubic yards of the soil -- equivalent to a 100-foot- high mound of dirt covering an entire football field -- can be dumped in the quarry, said Keith Roberson, an engineering geologist with the agency.

But the approval comes with conditions, Roberson said. The tainted soil must be placed at least 15 feet beneath the finished surface; the quarry must ban groundwater use; and construction there involving soil excavation cannot be done unless the regional water board approves a risk-management plan.

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The quarry pit, at 9600 Quarry Road, is about 2 miles southwest of the Patterson site, which, after decades of agricultural use, is contaminated with about a dozen pesticides. One of them is toxaphene, an insecticide that can damage lungs and kidneys or cause death if humans are exposed to high levels of it, Roberson said. "It would attack your central nervous system," he said. "It's toxic stuff." There is no danger of that happening with the Patterson soil, the regional water board wrote in a Dec. 20 letter. The agency said the pesticides' concentrations do not exceed minimum state levels, according to the quarry operator's consultant. Regional water board staffers said they did not do an independent soil study to verify the consultant's accuracy, saying they are experienced at identifying red flags. "If it looks like, perhaps, numbers have been doctored in the report or if a firm is advocating too strongly for its client, then we are able to go out and find our own samples," Roberson said. "There was nothing about those numbers (in the Patterson soil report) we found surprising." The quarry pit -- which was about 300 feet deep at the peak of the quarry's 40 years of operation -- must be filled with 6 million cubic yards of material. Once filled, the East Bay Regional Park District plans to convert the quarry into a 91- acre park with overnight camping facilities, a 13,000-square-foot event center, an outdoor amphitheater, meadows, hiking trails, picnic areas with barbecue pits and a children's playground. Environmentalists long have watched the Patterson Ranch and quarry plans, as both are in an ecologically sensitive area -- close to Coyote Hills Regional Park, Ardenwood Historic Farm and Newark Slough. One member of a parks group said she still has concerns about pesticides drifting away from the quarry. "There are concerns about the dust once it gets to the quarry, which is in a wind zone," said Carin High, a Fremont resident and member of the Citizens Committee to Complete the Refuge. "People who live in that area have complained that there have been huge plumes of dust from the wind." Setting a precedent worried Jana Sokale, a member of Friends of Coyote Hills, another parks advocate. "I'm very concerned that this will allow hazardous materials from all over the Bay Area to be dumped in this site," she said.

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Drought declared a natural disaster in California, 10 other states

By Michelle Rindels

Associated Press, Bay Area News Group

01/16/2014

Rowing teams train at Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, Calif., Jan. 8, 2014. The water level is very low due to the ongoing drought. (Patrick Tehan/Bay Area News Group) (Patrick Tehan)

LAS VEGAS -- Federal officials have designated portions of 11 drought-ridden western and central states as primary natural disaster areas, highlighting the financial strain the lack of rain is likely to bring to farmers in those regions.

The announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday included counties in Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Kansas, Texas, Utah, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma and California.

The designation means eligible farmers can qualify for low-interest emergency loans from the department.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he and President Barack Obama want to ensure that agriculture remains a bright spot in the nation's economy.

"USDA stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural

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disasters threaten to disrupt your livelihood." he said in statement.

Counties adjacent to those affected also are eligible for assistance.

While storms have dumped rain and snow in the East, droughts are persisting or intensifying in the West, according to officials connected with the U.S. Drought Monitor, an index on which the USDA's declarations are based. A ridge of high pressure is to blame for keeping storms off the Pacific coast and guiding them to the East.

"What we're seeing meteorologically is a blocking pattern that is deflecting all the storms," said Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the Lincoln, Neb.-based National Drought Mitigation Center. "There really hasn't been a lot of indication that this pattern is breaking down."

Poor snowpack is threatening regions dependent on major western rivers, and no amount of wet winter weather in the East can ease the pain, officials said.

"Once you cross the Rockies, nothing on the East is going to help you," Fuchs said.

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California drought: What's causing it?

By Paul Rogers, Bay Area News Group [email protected] 01/15/2014

As California struggles through a run of historically dry weather, most residents are looking at falling reservoir levels, dusty air and thirsty lawns. But meteorologists have fixed their attention on the scientific phenomenon they say is to blame for the emerging drought: a vast zone of high pressure in the atmosphere off the West Coast, nearly four miles high and 2,000 miles long, so stubborn that one researcher has dubbed it the "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge." Like a brick wall, the mass of high pressure air has been blocking Pacific winter storms from coming ashore in California, deflecting them up into Alaska and British Columbia, even delivering rain and cold weather to the East Coast. Similar high-pressure zones pop up all the time during most winters, but they usually break down, allowing rain to get through to California. This one, ominously, has anchored itself for 13 months, since December 2012, making it unprecedented in modern weather records and leaving researchers scratching their heads. "It's like the Sierra -- a mountain range just sitting off the West Coast -- only bigger," said Bob Benjamin, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in

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Monterey. "This ridge is sort of a mountain in the atmosphere. In most years, it comes and goes. This year it came and didn't go." The current high-pressure ridge is even stronger and more persistent than a similar ridge that parked over the Pacific Ocean during the 1976-77 drought, one of the driest in the 20th century. Scientists know that changes in temperature cause high- and low-pressure zones around the world. In many ways, air works like water. The deeper you swim in the ocean, the stronger the water pressure, because the weight of the water above is pressing down on the water below. Air in the atmosphere also has weight, and as temperatures of the ocean and land fluctuate, the atmospheric pressure also changes, helping drive much of our weather.

Rowing teams train at Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, Calif., Jan. 8, 2014. (Patrick Tehan, Bay Area News Group) What researchers don't know, however, is why the current high-pressure ridge is so persistent, or when it is going away, allowing California to enjoy some much- needed rain. A few scientists say that it may be related to climate change, but nobody knows for sure. "I wish I had a really good answer for this," said Daniel Cayan, an oceanographer and atmospheric scientist with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla. "It's unusual for the pattern to have not broken down to allow some relatively active, vigorous winter storm systems to track across California." With each passing week, California's lack of rainfall becomes more serious. Last year was the driest calendar year in recorded history in California in most cities, with records going back 160 years. The first snowpack reading in the Sierra Nevada earlier this month found a snowpack of just 20 percent of normal. Meanwhile, major reservoirs in Shasta and Oroville are each 36 percent full, about half of normal for this time of year. San Luis Reservoir near Los Banos is 30

176 3 percent full, 42 percent of normal. Major Bay Area water agencies haven't yet called for mandatory summer water restrictions but are expected to make the decision in the next month or two, depending largely on whether the high- pressure ridge breaks down and rain falls. State Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin told members of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture in Sacramento a week ago that his agency is likely to recommend that Gov. Jerry Brown declare a drought by Feb. 1, which would make it easier for water transfers between agencies and for emergency loans and other assistance. On Monday at a news conference in Fresno, Brown told reporters, "It's coming. Just be patient.'' Still, he said last week: "Governors can't make it rain." Since July 1, San Francisco has received 2.1 inches of rain -- just 20 percent of normal; San Jose has received 1.57 inches, or 26 percent of normal; and Oakland has received 2.08 inches, or 22 percent of normal. All is not lost. Experts note that California still has another two or three months left in its winter season. "In California, most of our water in the reservoirs comes from just a handful of big storms each winter," said Daniel Swain, a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University in the Department of Environmental Earth System Science who coined the term "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge" on his blog, weatherwest.com. "If we do manage to get a few decent storms, we could definitely get enough water to stave off the worst consequences of a really extreme water shortage," he said. "But if we don't, we've essentially lost the whole water year." For anyone concocting plans to set up giant fans or other schemes to get rid of the Ridiculously Resistant Ridge, meteorologists say that's impossible. The energy in weather systems is greater than the energy in nuclear bombs, they remind us. For at least the next week, the National Weather Service forecasts a few occasional sprinkles but no major storms and no breakdown in the ridge. "We've had a few weather systems come through," said Leslie Wanek, a meteorologist in Salt Lake City at the regional headquarters of the National Weather Service. "But it just keeps rebuilding there. It's kind of a mystery about why. Why is the global atmospheric pattern stuck like this?"

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Drought imperils California salmon, steelhead

By Aaron Kinney, Bay Area News Group

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01/14/2014 SANTA CRUZ -- The sensitive populations of fish that spawn in Northern California's creeks and rivers are starting to suffer from the brutal drought threatening the state's water supplies. In Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties, the National Marine Fisheries Service has heard reports of anglers catching endangered coho salmon trapped by low water flows. In the American River, water levels have dropped to a 20-year nadir, endangering the redds, or nests of eggs, laid by chinook salmon, a consumer staple that supports hundreds of Bay Area fishermen. "We're sitting on pins and needles looking at the long-term weather forecast," said Jon Ambrose, a biologist with the fisheries service, "and it's not looking good."

A sandbar on Scott Creek north of Davenport is apparently is preventing coho from getting to the top spawning ground south of the Golden Gate. (Patrick Tehan, Bay Area News Group) Droughts are always bad news for salmonids, a group of fish that spend most of their lives in the ocean but reproduce in rivers and streams. In Northern California these fish include chinook and coho salmon as well as steelhead, an oceangoing relative of rainbow trout that is listed as federally threatened. But this year's historically dry conditions are making life especially tough, not just for fish but for water managers who face unyielding demand from municipalities and farmers. When regulators mete out water from dwindling reservoirs, people usually take precedence over fish.

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For coho, sandbars and dry creekbeds are blocking their passage to inland spawning grounds. On the San Lorenzo River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz, there are reports of anglers accidentally hooking coho. Even if the fish are released, these struggles sap their energy, reducing their likelihood of reproductive success. "Many fish are probably being caught again and again," said Chris Berry, who enforces environmental regulations for the Santa Cruz Water Department. He argues state and federal regulators should consider a temporary shutdown of fishing on the river. California does not have a policy for low-flow fishing closures south of the Golden Gate, said Kevin Shaffer, a fisheries manager for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Fish and Game Commission may discuss expanding the state's closure policy in February, he said. Low water levels are plaguing salmonids in waterways throughout the state, Shaffer added, including the American, Eel and Russian rivers. "If we don't get some rain," Shaffer said, "this spawning season is going to take a hit." A poor spawning season could bring more hardship for the beleaguered chinook and people who catch them for a living. The commercial fishery has been slowly recovering since the population of fall-run chinook crashed in 2008, leading to three consecutive canceled or abbreviated fishing seasons. John McManus, executive director of the Golden Gate Salmon Association, a fishermen's advocacy group, said it's too early for fishermen -- and consumers of local wild salmon -- to panic. Heavy rains could still build the Sierra Nevada snowpack to levels approaching normal. But with each day the situation grows more desperate. A National Weather Service forecaster said Monday there is no rain in the seven-day forecast and the outlook for January calls for below-average precipitation. Ambrose, of the National Marine Fisheries Service, knows a watershed restorationist who gave $100 to the Mission San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, seeking prayers for rain. "I hope our weather service is wrong," Ambrose said of a recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. "And it could change. It could change at any minute."

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