Meeting
AGENDA 
 

REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2022
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
 
PUBLIC INFORMATION
 
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE EAST BAY
REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm
The purpose of conducting the meeting as described in this notice is to provide the safest environment for staff and the public while allowing for public participation. Pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361, the Board of Directors and staff may participate in the Board meetings via phone/video conferencing and/or through a hybrid of in-person and remote attendance.

The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) intends to hold meetings through either an entirely virtual platform or a hybrid of in-person attendance, with the Board of Directors, designated staff, and limited members of the public to participate in-person at the Park District Headquarters (2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, California) and through the Park District’s virtual platform, Zoom. 

The November 15, 2022 board meeting may be accessed as followshttps://ebparks.zoom.us/j/83728231513 or https://zoom.us/j/83728231513 or MEETING ID: 837 2823 1513.

In addition to in person attendance, members of the public can listen and view the meeting in the following way: Via the Park District’s live video stream which can be found at:  https://youtu.be/OwS35GH9E7o
 
Public comments may be submitted one of three ways in addition to in person:

1.   Via email to Public Comment, at [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item #. It is preferred that these written comments be submitted by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 3:00 pm.

2.   Via voicemail at (510) 544-2016. The caller must start the message by stating public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item # followed by their name and place of residence, followed by their comments. It is preferred that these voicemail comments be submitted by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 3:00 pm.

3.   Live via zoom: Real time public comment on items on the Closed Session  may be made either in person or via the virtual meeting platform:  
*Note: this virtual meeting platform link https://ebparks.zoom.us/j/88305629946 or https://zoom.us/j/88305629946 or MEETING ID:  883 0562 9946  will let you into the virtual meeting for the purpose of providing a public comment. If you do not intend to make a public comment please use the YouTube link at: https://youtu.be/nt9gax3yzYs .It is preferred that those requesting to speak during the meeting contact the Clerk of the Board at [email protected] via email or voicemail (510) 544-2016 to provide name and the subject of the public comment or item to be addressed.

Written comments and transcribed voicemails will be provided to the Board of Directors. All written comments received by the close of the public comment period will become part of the official meeting record.

If you have any questions please contact Yolande Barial Knight Clerk of the Board, at [email protected] or (510) 544-2020.
 

 

 
10:30 a.m. ROLL CALL (Virtual)
PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda Items
Note: this virtual meeting platform link will let you into the 11am Closed Session
Public Comment ONLY.

ZOOM
https://zoom.us/j/88305629946
https://ebparks.zoom.us/j/88305629946

MEETING ID:  883 0562 9946

YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/nt9gax3yzYs

 
CLOSED SESSION
 
A.
 Conference with Labor Negotiators: Government Code Section 54957.6
 
1.
Agency Negotiators:     Sabrina B. Landreth,  Allyson Cook
Employee Organizations:   AFSCME Local 2428, Police Association
                 
 
B.
 Conference with Legal Counsel:
 
1.
Existing Litigation
Gov Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
EBRPD v BNSF Railway
Contra Costa Superior Court
Case No. C17-01959        

 
C.
 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Regarding Price and/or Terms of Payment – Government Code Section 54956.8:
 
                                                      PROPERTY OWNER/
APN/ADDRESS                           NEGOTIATING PARTIES         PARK/TRAIL
Contra Costa County    
258-012-036-4, 258-012-037-2,
258-012-038-0 and 258-130-001-5
900 Bollinger Canyon Road,
Moraga
Charlene C. Harvey and
Albert M. Everitt, Co-
Trustees of the Harvey
Marital Trust U/A/D
January 5, 1990
Las Trampas
Wilderness
Regional Preserve
561-100-050 through -061, 561-420-001 through -003, 561-430-002, 561-440-001 through -004, 561-430-001, and 561-450-001 through 031
Stenmark Drive, Richmond
Orton Development
 
Point Molate
Regional Shoreline
 
1:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION (Virtual)
 ROLL CALL
 
 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
A.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
B.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments may be submitted one of three ways:
 
1.   Via email to Yolande Barial Knight, Clerk of the Board, at [email protected]. Email must contain in the subject line public  comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item #. It is preferred that these written comments be submitted by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
 
2.   Via voicemail at (510) 544-2016. The caller must start the message by stating public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item # followed by their name and place of residence, followed by their comments. It is preferred that these voicemail comments be submitted by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
 
3. Live via zoom: For real-time public comment during the Board of Directors public meeting access the virtual meeting platform via:
 
https://zoom.us/j/83728231513 OR https://ebparks.zoom.us/j/83728231513  OR MEETING ID:
837 2823 1513. Video stream is available on YouTube link at: https://youtu.be/OwS35GH9E7o to observe the meeting. It is preferred that those requesting to speak during the meeting contact the Clerk of the Board at [email protected].  

 
C.
BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
 
1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
 
a.
Approval of Park District Check Listing for the Period of October 10, 2022 through October 23, 2022    
(Auker/Landreth) (Resolution) (No Cost)
b.
Approval of 2023 Fee Schedule                                                                        
(Tumber/Castile) (Resolution) (No Cost)
c.
Approval of a New Agreement with Vista Recreation for the Lake Chabot Marina Concession: Lake Chabot Regional Park 
(Tumber/Castile)   (Resolution)   (Rev Authorizatrion)
d.
Authorization to Execute Agreement in the Amount of $67,807 with Ojo Technology for Installation of a Security Camera System: Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area
(Sykes/Castile) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
e.
Authorization to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Impact Sciences, Inc. in the Amount of $64,914 for the Remediate Borel Property Project:  Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve
(Bates/Goorjian) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
f.
Authorization to Amend the Contract for Services with Ascent Environmental, Inc. by $41,860, to $131,240, for Permitting Support for the Implementation of Fuels Reduction Projects Related to Tree Dieback: Various Locations
(Graul/Goorjian) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
g.
Authorization to Amend a Grazing License with Duane Martin Jr. Livestock for an Additional Five-Year Term with a Five-Year Option to Renew at Clayton Ranch:  Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve        
(Graul/Goorjian) (Resolution) (Rev Authorization)
h.
Authorization to Extend the Option Period for the Proposed Acquisition of 767.8± Acres of Real Property from Coleman Foley, Jr., Trustee, and to Transfer and Appropriate $200,000 as Additional Option Payment: Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
(Reeves/Goorjian) (Resolution) (WW Funds/Budget Change)
i.
Authorization to Apply to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Cosco Busan Oil Spill Settlement - Recreational Use Grant Program for the Remove Ferry Point Pier project in an amount up to $300,000: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline                         
(Hornbeck/Bates/Auker) (Resolution) (Rev Authorization)
j.
Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with CNC Technologies to Acquire
Purchase and Install Ground-Based Helicopter Downlink   Communications   
Equipment in the Amount of $90,713     
(Chevez/Ciaburro) (Resolution) (Budgeted Change)
k.
Authorization to Purchase a Trakka Systems TrakkaBeam Searchlight for Eagle 7 in the Total Amount of $85,000 
(Haga/Chevez/Ciaburro) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
l.
Authorization to Purchase FleetWave Fleet Management Software at a Total Cost of $68,339 from Chevin Fleet Solutions for Districtwide Fleet Management
(Kennedy/Castile) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
m.
Authorization to Purchase Eight Ford Trucks in the Total Amount of $497,731 from Downtown Ford Sales for Vehicle Replacements and as Additions to the Fleet: District-wide 
(Kennedy/Castile) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
n.
Authorization to Purchase Seven Ford Trucks in the Total Amount of $348,958 from Watsonville Fleet Group for Vehicle Replacements: District-wide
(Kennedy/Castile) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
o.
Acceptance of Community Facilities District (CFD) Special Tax Accountability Reports for Fiscal Year 2022-2023    
(Spaulding/Auker) (Resolution) (Budgeted Funds)
2.
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATION DIVISION
 
a.
Resolution Recognizing the March 4, 2020 Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom, and Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the East Bay Regional Park District for a Thirty (30) Day Period, Pursuant to the Brown Act, as Permitted by AB 361
(Rosenberg/Bourgault) (Resolution) (No Cost)
b.
Authorization to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $220,000 from Existing Appropriations and Enter into an Agreement with Point Blue Conservation Science to Manage a Youth Engagement and Restoration Pilot Program at Brushy Peak Regional Preserve                                                           
(Griffing/Robertson/Alvarez) (Resolution) (Grant Funds/Budget Change)
3.
FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
 
a.
Authorization Approving Application for Specified Grant Funds from the State Budget Act of 2022, item 3790-101-0001 as amended by AB 179, Section 19.56 Item #(9)(b)(1)(AL) $3,000,000 for the East Bay Regional Park District for the Creation of the First Public Thurgood Marshall Regional Park Access Point: Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50                                
(Hornbeck/Bates/Auker) (Resolution) (Rev Authorization)
4.
BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS
 
a.
Presentation by Deputy General Manager, Dr. Ana M. Alvarez on a New Conservation Model Through the “30x30” Conservation Movement                                                                                                    
(Alvarez)
b.
Appointment of Board Nominating Committee: Board Officers for 2023
5.
GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS
 
a.
Acting Business Services Manager Ruby Tumber will provide an update on the Park District’s Residence program. The presentation will highlight implementation of some
of the Ad Hoc Committee recommendations as well as provide an overview of subsequent updates in the program.
6.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
 
7.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
a.
Board Legislative Committee                                     (10/21/2022) (Echols)
b.
Board Legislative Committee                                  (08/29/2022) (Echols)
8.
BOARD COMMENTS
 
D.
ADJOURNMENT
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS