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Bay Area Agricultural Land Conservation Organizations Study
Draft Agricultural Land Conservation Recommendations
The Mayfair Ranch Trail is currently closed to equestrians and bicyclists and will be closed intermittently throughout the 2010 rainy season due to deteriorating trail conditions. Click here for more information.
Boccardo Loop Trail is closed to all users due to heavy rain.
NOTICE: Boccardo Loop Trail is not accessible on Mondays
The City of San Jose closes Alum Rock Park on Mondays, blocking access to the Authority's Boccardo Loop Trail. For more information about Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve and the Boccardo Loop Trail, click here.
Mitigation match up: red-legged frogs find a friend
Three years ago this month the Open Space Authority acquired 233 acres in the Penitencia Creek watershed on the eastern boundary of Alum Rock Park.
At a recent board meeting the Authority sold a 57-acre easement along creeks on the property to the Santa Clara Valley Water District. [more]
Trails and wet weather, a challenging mix
Trail closures can be frustrating when a sunny day finally comes along and your favorite hike or ride is out of reach. With so many “young” trails, OSA needs to keep a close watch on rain impacts.
It can take 3 or 4 years for a trail tread to become compacted.
[more]
OSA directors adopt a framework for allocating funds
At its meeting on November 12, the Board of Directors voted to establish a framework for allocating funds received from the settlement of litigation regarding Assessment District Two.
The framework identified three general program areas.
[more]
Assessment District Two Settlement Claim Information
The Open Space Authority has no involvement in the claims process. All questions and queries should be directed to The Garden City Group, the third-party administrator approved by the Superior Court to handle the claims process.
STATUS OF REFUNDS: If you filed a valid claim by September 23, 2009, refunds will be mailed on or near December 22, 2009.
INQUIRIES & QUESTIONS: Inquiries concerning your claim should be directed to The Garden City Group at (888) 284-9087, or you can visit their website at www.svtavosa.com. Do not contact the Open Space Authority regarding a claim or the claim process.
Board Meeting
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 11, 2010 – 6:30 p.m.
Agendas & Minutes
CAC Meeting
Monday, February 22, 2010– 7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Committee Meetings
Admin & Budget Commitee
Thursday, February 11, 2010 – 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
All meetings are held at the OSA Admin Office – 6980 Santa Teresa Blvd., Ste 100, San Jose, CA unless otherwise stated. Map to Office
