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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 05-28
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
21150 Skyline Boulevard
La Honda, California
December 20, 2005
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
President Larry Hassett called the Special Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Deane Little, Pete Siemens
and Larry Hassett.
Members Absent: Ken Nitz
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Rudy Jurgensen, David Sanguinetti, Sue Schectman,
Sally Thielfoldt, Mike Williams and Del Woods.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—There were none.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded and
the motion passed 6 to 0.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board add Agenda Item 3 to the Consent
Calendar. N. Hanko seconded and the motion passed 6 to 0.
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including
Revised Claims 05-23. M. Davey seconded and the motion passed 6 to 0.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I — Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of POST
(Rapley Ranch) property as an Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Santa Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 078-210-370 and 080-320-170);
Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations;Name the Property
as an Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve; Indicate Intention to
Dedicate Property as Public Open Space—(Report R-05-130).
D. Woods presented the staff report and answered questions from the Board. M.
Williams discussed terms and conditions.
Mary Bordi, La Honda, California received the initial notice of meeting, but did
not receive the notice that tonight's meeting was rescheduled. She received the
information from the District's web site.
Kerry Carlson, Morgan Hill, California, described his family history in relation to
the Rapley Ranch property. His family was hopeful that the ranch would remain
a working ranch.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 05-35
Authorizing Purchase of POST (Rapley Ranch) property as an
Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (Santa Mateo
County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 078-210-370 and 080-320-
170); Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt
from CEQA; Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
Recommendations; Name the Property as an Addition to Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve; Indicate Intention to Dedicate
Property as Public Open Space. D. Little seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Agenda Item No. 2 — Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of POST
(Portola Lookout) Property as an Addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Santa Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 085-130-050); Determine
Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations; Name the Property as
an Addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve; Indicate Intention to Dedicate
Property as Public Open Space—(Report R-05-13 1).
D. Woods presented the staff report. M. Williams discussed terms and conditions.
N. Hanko questioned the process of naming the property. C. Britton stated there
are times when naming the property becomes part of the actual negotiation, for
example, Bear Creek Redwoods and Miramontes. N. Hanko was concerned that a
committee should be designed to protect the District from naming preserves after
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unsavory characters . . .
L. Hassett questioned how the District works with CDF regarding fuel
management. D. Sanguinetti explained that CDF requires that all structures are
clear from the pathways and parking on roads only. The District maintains good
relations with CDF and provides ride-a-longs when requested. CDF is always
noticed of any map change from the District.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 05-36
Authorizing Purchase of POST (Portola Lookout) Property as an
Addition to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve (Santa Mateo
County Assessor's Parcel Number 085-130-050); Determine
Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA;
Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
Recommendations; Name the Property as an Addition to Long
Ridge Open Space Preserve; Indicate Intention to Dedicate
Property as Public Open Space. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
L. Hassett called for a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District on January 12, 2006 for the purpose of considering
purchase of the POST (Driscoll Ranch) property. The meeting will take place at La
Honda Elementary School at 7:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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