Attachment 5 MAA 5 Year Approved Projects List FY 2018‐19 through FY 2022‐23

MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description AA01‐ Miramontes Ridge: Replace current interior bridge with bridge or culvert crossing. The Madonna Bridge Gateway to the Coast Public Access, Stream current bridge is weight limited and does not allow for emergency Replacement Restoration and Agriculture Enhancement vehicle access.

Investigate and implement alternative water supply at Madonna Creek AA01‐ Miramontes Ridge: Water Infrastructure Ranch to replace agricultural water currently provided through in‐ Gateway to the Coast Public Access, Stream Development stream impoundment on steelhead fisheries stream. Develop and Restoration and Agriculture Enhancement implement restoration plans for Madonna Creek.

AA01‐ Miramontes Ridge: Pursue Land Conservation Purchase uplands portion of Johnston Ranch from POST as an addition Gateway to the Coast Public Access, Stream Opportunities to the Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve. Restoration and Agriculture Enhancement

AA01‐ Miramontes Ridge: Pursue Public Access Pursue partnerships with other public agencies to improve public Gateway to the Coast Public Access, Stream Partnerships with Other access and preserve scenic open space in Miramontes Ridge Open Restoration and Agriculture Enhancement Public Agencies Space Preserve.

Work with partners to purchase or otherwise secure public access AA02‐ Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection Pursue Land Conservation rights on remaining properties needed to close gaps on the San and Public Access Partnerships Opportunities Francisco Bay Trail in the vicinity of Ravenswood Open Space Preserve.

Cooley Landing ‐ AA02‐ Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection New interpretative facilities, infrastructure, and signage related to Interpretative Facilities & and Public Access Partnerships Cooley Landing Park. Infrastructure Secure and record trail easement. Complete design, environmental AA02‐ Regional: Bayfront Habitat Protection Ravenswood Bay Trail review, permitting, and implementation of the Bay Trail gap north of and Public Access Partnerships Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima‐ Grazing and Water Systems Improve ranching infrastructure (fences, corrals, stockwater) to to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection, and Infrastructure provide greater protection of streams and habitat. Conservationg Grazing

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima‐ Site Clean Up and Soil to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection, and Remediation Post‐Purchase Site clean up and soil remediation around existing empty oil tank. Conservationg Grazing (Guisti ‐ Purisima uplands)

Continue to seek or respond to opportunities to acquire open space AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima‐ Pursue Land Conservaon lands that support Vision Plan goals for this MAA Portfolio. Acquisitions to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection, and Opportunities would provide high beneficial impact for recreational uses and natural Conservationg Grazing resource and leverage partnership opportunities.

Lot Line Adjustment / Complete lot line adjustment and transfer of Purisima Uplands as an AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima‐ Property Transfer (Giusti ‐ addition to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve for to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection, and Purisima Uplands) and protection of the Lobitos Creek Watershed and implementation of the Conservationg Grazing Protection of Lobitos Creek Purisima‐to‐the‐Sea Trail. Watershed

Purisima‐to‐the‐Sea public access project: new parking area and trail connection from Bald Knob in the southwestern area of Purisima Creek AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Purisima‐ Purisima Uplands Parking Open Space Preserve to the Cowell parking area along Highway 1. The to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection, and Area, Trails, Invasive Species trail would connect the Coastal Trail on Hwy 1 to the Bay Area Ridge Conservationg Grazing Removal and Restoration Trail on Hwy 35. As part of the project, invasive vegetation will be removed and habitat restored.

AA04‐ : Oljon Trail Complete Phases III and IV of the Oljon Trail. Bike Trail and Water Quality Projects

AA05‐ : Phase 2 ‐ Paulin Bridge Design, engineering, permitting, CEQA, and replacement of two Paulin Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration Replacements (2) Bridges at LH04. and Conservation Grazing Projects

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

AA05‐ La Honda Creek: Address erosion impacts to riparian habitat in Conservation Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration Fisheries Restoration Management Unit and improve fisheries habitat. and Conservation Grazing Projects

AA05‐ La Honda Creek: Scope and design parking area, trailhead, and easy access trail loop at Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration Red Barn Public Access Area Red Barn area. and Conservation Grazing Projects

Phase 2 Trail Design & AA05‐ La Honda Creek: Implementation ‐ Red Barn Phase 2 trail design and implementation: one of two alternate routes in Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration to Main Ranch Road the Master Plan (Trail 5 connection to Driscoll Ranch via main Ranch and Conservation Grazing Projects (connects to La Honda Creek Road OR Trail 9 Weeks Creek). loop)

AA05‐ La Honda Creek: Conservation grazing infrastructure improvements at McDonald Ranch. Grazing and Water Systems Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration Improve and upgrade ranching infrastructure (fences, corrals, Infrastructure and Conservation Grazing Projects stockwater) to provide greater protection of streams and habitat.

AA06‐ Windy Hill: Hawthorns Property Site Working with partners, implement site specific plan including parking Trail Improvements, Preservation and Specific Plan and trail connections to Town of Portola Valley's existing trail system. Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership Implementation

AA06‐ Windy Hill: Hawthorns Property Public Complete site‐specific plan for public access trails and staging area, and Trail Improvements, Preservation and Access Site Plan conduct CEQA review and coordination with Town permitting. Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership

AA07‐ La Honda Creek: Redwood Restoration and Driscoll Ranch Public Access, Endangered Forestry restoration and road rehabilitation project. Road Rehabilitation Wildlife Protection and Conservation Grazing

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

AA07‐ La Honda Creek: Phase 2 Trails Design & Phase 2 trail design and implementation: Master Plan Trail 6‐ La Honda Driscoll Ranch Public Access, Endangered Implementation ‐ La Honda Creek loop, multi‐use portion (hiking, biking, equestrian use). Wildlife Protection and Conservation Grazing Creek Loop

AA08‐ La Honda/Russian Ridge: Pursue Land Conservaon Pursue partnership opportunities to acquire open space lands in upper Preservation of Upper Opportunities San Gregorio Creek Watershed. Watershed & Ridge Trail Completion

AA09‐ Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Road & Trail Projects ‐ Design, engineering, permitting, CEQA, construction. Grazing and Wildlife Protection Projects Charquin Trail Grazing Infrastructure Assessment, Scoping, & Implementaon AA09‐ Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, Expand grazing lease area to include south pasture and additional Grazing and Wildlife Protection Projects Grazing Lease grazing infrastructure to further protect streams and habitat.

Water Systems Infrastructure Pond Improvements (1‐2 Engineer, permit, and restore aquatic habitats at Mindego Ranch for AA09‐ Russian Ridge: Public Recreation, ponds) California red‐legged frog and San Francisco garter snake as well as Grazing and Wildlife Protection Projects water supply for livestock operation. Alpine Road Trail Engineer, CEQA review, permit, and construct road improvements to AA10‐ Coal Creek: Improvements enhance public access and reduce further erosion and sedimentation Reopen Alpine Road for Trail Use downstream. AA11‐ Rancho San Antonio: Interpretive Facility White Barn Stabilization ‐ Structural/historic assessment, planning, Interpretive Improvements, Refurbishing, and Improvements at Deer design, and implementation of repairs. Transit Solutions Hollow Farm

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

Project engages stakeholders and partner agencies to explore non‐ AA11‐ Rancho San Antonio: Non‐Motorized Mobility, motorized mobility, transit options and parking alternatives for Rancho Interpretive Improvements, Refurbishing, and Transit Connections and San Antonio. Currently underway, this project would provide high Transit Solutions Parking Alternatives beneficial impact for recreational users and leverage partnerships.

Compile background documentation of Cloverdale Ranch restoration AA13‐ Cloverdale Ranch: Pursue Land Conservation work completed to date by POST. Conduct project scoping for staffing Wildlife Protection, Grazing, and Trail Opportunities and management plan, assess future trail opportunities and site Connections restoration in preparation for future acquisition of property.

Highly scenic, approx 1‐mile of trail to the Devils Canyon waterfall and Eagle Rock overlooking the watershed. If feasable, both locations would be connected with a loop trail through Tafoni AA16‐ Long Ridge: Trail Connecons to Eagle sandstone formations, beloved by the climbing community. Formalizing Trail, Conservation and Habitat Restoration Rock and Devil's Canyon trails eliminates current user‐created trail system to access the Projects sandstone overlook and waterfall, and protect them from degradation. Excellent opportunity for partnership with Council.

Replace a deteriorating bridge located between Stevens Creek bridge AA17‐ Regional: Stevens Creek Nature Trail crossing and the Canyon Trail. Also scope and conduct environmental Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail Bridges (2) review for a new bridge on the Stevens Creek Nature Trail to replace a ford crossing that can be impassable during winter.

Lysons Demolition & Site AA17‐ Regional: Restoration; assess water Remove structures and restore site along Stevens Creek in Monte Bello Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail water rights and stream Open Space Preserve. restoration

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

Upper Stevens Creek Trail ‐ Complete Trails Master Plan Partner with Santa Clara County Parks to design and construct a new AA17‐ Regional: and environmental review, multi‐use trail connecting Picchetti Ranch and Montebello OSPs with Complete Upper Stevens Creek Trail design and construction Upper Stevens Creek County Park, benefitting a wide range of user plans (in partnership with groups across the region. Santa Clara County Parks)

Pursue land purchase of Los Gatos Creek, Upper Guadalupe and Saratoga Creek Watersheds to further the Vision Plan goals of MAA AA18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25: Purchase San Jose Water Portolios 19, 20, 21, and 22. Acquisitions would provide multiple Multiple Company Watershed Lands benefits with broad geographic distribution, diverse public benefit, high beneficial impacts to recreational uses and natural resources, and leverage partnership opportunities.

AA20‐ South Bay Foothills: Wildlife Passage HWY 17 Bay Area Ridge Trail In conjunction with the wildlife crossing, explore public access across and Ridge Trail Improvements Crossing Highway 17. AA20‐ South Bay Foothills: Wildlife Passage Work with partners to develop and engineer wildlife crossing HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing and Ridge Trail Improvements improvements at Highway 17.

AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Develop pond restoration plans, permit and construct pond Pond Improvements Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects improvements (Phase I‐ Upper Lake and Mud Lake).

AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Design and construct structure(s) for sensitive bat species to relocate Bat Relocation / Re‐housing Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects to from Alma College buildings.

AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Water Infrastructure Evaluate long term water needs and implement water infrastructure Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Improvements improvements for Bear Creek Stables operation.

AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Alma College Complete remediation and stabilization. Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Site Rehabilitation

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Alma College Parking Lot at Design, secure permits, and construct new parking area at Gate BC04 Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Gate BC04 (Alma College gate).

AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Webb Creek Bridge Design, secure permits, and construct Webb Creek Bridge Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Replacement Replacement. Bear Creek AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Design, secure permits, and construct new trail and visitor‐serving Redwoods Public Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects amenities. Access (PHASE 1) AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Bear Creek Stables Site Plan Implement Phase 1 of Bear Creek Stables site plan. Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects (PHASE I)

Design and construct new (or improve exisiting) trails, to provide a AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Phase 2 Trails ‐ Multi Use multi‐use trail through the Preserve, linking the Los Gatos Creek Trail Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Links with Skyline. Fulfills Preserve Plan goals to provide through‐access for bikes, and opportunity to partner with CalTrans and County.

Phase 2 Trails Public Loop Provide a new link to the Stables and an improved trail system in the AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Trail connecting to the northeastern Preserve to address erosion/maintenance issues and Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Stables enhance the visitor experience.

AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Phase 2 Trails ‐ Briggs Creek Address erosion/maintenance issues on heavily‐used trail north of Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Trail stables, improve stream crossings to allow year‐round patrol use.

Improve existing roads flanking ridgeline to reduce erosion and provide AA21‐ Bear Creek Redwoods: Phase 2 Trails ‐ Alma College year‐round patrol access from the Alma parking lot to the eastern Public Recreation and Interpretive Projects Loop Trail Preserve.

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MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

Plan, design and construct a new parking area and trail connections to Priest Rock Trail in Lexington Reservoir County Park and Sierra Azul OSP Parking Area at Beatty which would fulfill a legal commitment with County of Santa Clara, AA22‐ Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks Public property (Santa Clara County provide high beneficial impact for recreational use and fulfill Vision Access and Conservation Projects agreement must be Plan #22 goal for public access within Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra complete by 2023) Azul. New trail connections would also connect to Highway 17 Regional Trail Connections.

AA22‐ Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks Public Pursue Land Conservation Pursue purchase of lands with prior option rights (fee and easement). Access and Conservation Projects Opportunities

AA22‐ Sierra Azul: Cathedral Oaks Public Complete permitting of stream channel restoration. Implement Hendrys Creek Restoraon Access and Conservation Projects restoration plan and construct improvements.

AA24‐ Sierra Azul: Pursue Land Conservation Pursue purchase of lands with prior option rights (fee and easement). Rancho de Guadalupe Family Recreation Opportunities

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MAA Optional Approved Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23 (Not Included in CIAP or Recommended MAA Projects List)

MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

New staging area and trail connections would provide equestrian parking and improved access, AA07‐ La Honda Creek: Staging Area and Trail Connections for Event fulfill Master Plan goal for public access. Planned trail connections from Event Center would Driscoll Ranch Public Access, Endangered Center and Apple Orchard connect to the new Trail in Lower La Honda Creek, provide diverse public Wildlife Protection and Conservation Grazing Property benefit, high beneficial impact for recreational use.

AA10‐ Coal Creek: Meadow Trail Re‐route Trail reroute improves public access and resolves a high priority sediment site. Reopen Alpine Road for Trail Use

AA05‐ La Honda Creek: Design and construct a new segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail to connect the Red Barn area Phase 2 Trails design & implementation‐ Red Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration to upper La Honda Creek and Skyline. Fulfills Master Plan goal to provide multi‐use trail, and Barn connection to Upper La Honda and Conservation Grazing Projects expands visitor acccess for the upper Preserve.

AA02‐ Regional: Develop a concept study and partner visioning process to restore tidal wetlands and ecological Bayfront Habitat Protection and Public Stevens Creek tidal wetland restoration function at tidal interface of Stevens Creek. Partnership with South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Access Partnerships Project, San Francisco Estuary Institute, NASA, SCVWD, Google, and local Cities.

AA04‐ El Corte de Madera Creek: Continue to seek or respond to opportunities to acquire open space lands to complete gaps in Pursue Land Conservaon Opportunies Bike Trail and Water Quality Projects the Bay Area Ridge Trail in the vicinity of El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve.

AA05‐ La Honda Creek: Continue to seek or respond to opportunities to acquire open space lands to complete gaps in Upper Area Recreation, Habitat Restoration Pursue Land Conservation Opportunities the Bay Area Ridge Trail in the vicinity of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. and Conservation Grazing Projects

Pending the securing of trail easements, this project would complete a regional trail connection AA19‐ El Sereno: Regional Trail Connection to Sanborn & between El Sereno Open Space Preserve and Sanborn and Lexington Reservoir County Parks via Dog Trails and Connections Lexington County Parks the regional trail crossing at Highway 17. Project provides broad geographic distribution, high beneficial impact for recreation and natural resources and leverage partnership opportunities.

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MAA Optional Approved Projects List FY2018‐19 through FY2022‐23 (Not Included in CIAP or Recommended MAA Projects List)

MAA Portfolio No. Project Name Project Description

Complete assessment, planning, design, permitting and construction of new parking area at Hicks Road and Pheasant Road. This new parking area and trail connections would open AA24‐ Sierra Azul: Staging Area and Trail Connections for Rancho de Guadalupe area to public access. Cherry Pond and the surrounding preserve provide Rancho de Guadalupe Family Recreation Rancho de Guadalupe Area exceptional family recreational opportunities. This new visitor area would focus on providing easy access for all users and provide high recreational use benefits.

AA15‐ Regional: Seek or respond to general land conservation acquisition or partnership opportunities to Redwood Protection and Salmon Fishery Pursue Land Conservation protect redwood and fisheries habitat. Conservation

AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Develop and implement fish passage improvement design plans to remove barriers to Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection Fish Passage / Barrier Removal (Lobitos) steelhead migration at Verde Road (San Mateo County) and Highway 1 (Caltrans) culverts. and Conservation Grazing

New trail construction (short reroute and extension of the Quarry Trail) would provide safer, AA11‐ Rancho San Antonio: New Trails to Connect Quarry Trail to Black more scenic alternative route between Rancho San Antonio and Monte Bello to hikers and Interpretive Improvements, Refurbishing, and Mountain Trail and New Quarry Trail bikers to avoid a very steep fall‐line road‐width section of the Black Mountain Trail. New trail Transit Solutions Extension would use a 2014 easement secured from LeHigh Quarry. This fulfills a legal obligation, provides broad geographic distribution, diverse public benefit, and high beneficial impact for public use.

Located in the southeastern area of El Sereno Open Space Preserve, this trail loop would AA19‐ El Sereno: Spooky Knoll Trail provide a key regional trail connection and potential Bay Area Ridge Trail section from the Hwy Dog Trails and Connections 17 crossing to . Also provides a rare loop experience in the preserve.

AA03‐ Purisima Creek Redwoods: Restore upland ponds to enhance habitat for California red‐legged frog and other sensitive Purisima‐to‐Sea Trail, Watershed Protection Pond Work aquatic species and improve water availability for cattle grazing. and Conservation Grazing AA06‐ Windy Hill: Evaluate restoration needs for both upland and riparian habitats, develop restoration plans and Trail Improvements, Preservation and Habitat Protection implement projects. Hawthorns Area Historic Partnership

AA04‐ El Corte de Madera Creek: Develop plans for and construct single use Explore the potential revision to District policies to allow single use, bike only trails. If change is Bike Trail and Water Quality Projects biking/hiking trails. approved, proceed with planning and implementation of single use bike trail.

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