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SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 13, 2006
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
President Jed Cyr called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Ken Nitz,
Curt Riffle, and Pete Siemens
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: C. Britton, S. Rice, C. Butler, M. Freeman, M. Jesperson, R.
Jurgensen, J. Maciel, D. Simmons, and M. Williams
11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. John Lloyd, President of the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association, said
from the October 25, 2006 Board Meeting, they discussed the General Manager's
recommendations (Report R-06-125) regarding the presentation presented back in
May. He said that the draft response would be discussed with management, as
requested by the Board of Directors. He requested that the item be agendized in
January 2007. President Cyr asked for clarification of the sections. Mr. Lloyd said
he requested time to respond to sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the policy issues.
B. Derry Kabcenell said he and his wife Charlene own an inpholding in the Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve. Mr. Kabcenell*reported that they moved into the preserve
about two months ago. He thanked the Board of Directors and staff for the great
work, professionalism, and for appropriately protecting the interests of the District.
He also recognized members of the staff including Mike Williams, former employee
Mary DeBeauvieres, Ana Ruiz, Dave Sanguinetti, Cindy Roessler, and field staff.
111. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the Agenda. P. Siemens seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
K. Nitz questioned the following Revised Claims: 5957 and 5982, which were explained
by staff.
Discussion: N. Hanko said she would abstain from Revised Claims 5934, 5935, 6054,
and 6048.
Motion: M. Davey moved and the motion was seconded that the Board adopt the
Consent Calendar, including Agenda Item 8 Adopting Resolution No.
06-64 Authorizing Execution and Delivery of Amendment No. I to
Unsecured Promissory Note Relating to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
—Former Lands of McKannay, and Authorizing all Other Actions
Necessary or Appropriate in Connection Therewith; Agenda Item 9
Adopting Resolution No. 06-65 Amending the Position Compensation and
Classification Plan to Reflect Position Changes in the Real Property
Department; Agenda Item 10 Authorization to Amend Contract with
Environmental Science Associates to Complete an Environmental Review
for Possible Exchange of Property Interests with Ridge Vineyards,
Adjacent to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve; Authorizing the General
Manager to Amend the Existing Contract with Environmental Science
Associates in the amount of$16,580, for a Total Authorization Amount
not to Exceed $41,495 to Complete an Environmental Review for a
Possible Exchange of Property Interests with Ridge Vineyards, Adjacent
to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve; Written Communications; and
Revised Claims 06-21.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
V. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Adopting Resolution Honoring Del (Evan) Woods Upon the Occasion of his Retirement
from the District
President Cyr read the entire resolution honoring Del (Evan) Woods' retirement from the
District.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 06-55 Honoring Del
(Evan) Woods Upon the Occasion of his Retirement from the District.
P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
Adopting Resolution No. 06-56 Commending Ms. Mary Gilman for 24 Years of Service
at Deer Hollow Farm
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District Clerk Rice said Ms. Mary Gilman was unable to attend tonight's Board meeting.
She said if the Board of Directors approved the resolution a representative would forward
it to the City of Mountain View for Ms. Gilman's special party on December 19, 2006.
Motion:• N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 06-56 Commending
Ms. Mary Gilman for 24 Years of Service at Deer Hollow Farm.
K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VI. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. 1 —Appointment of Unopposed Candidates in Wards 1, 2, 5,
and 6• Adopt Resolutions Appointing Unopposed Candidates Peter W. Siemens,
Ward 1•, Mary C.Davey, Ward 2; Nonette G. Hanko, Ward 5; and Larry R.
Hassett, Ward 6• Administer the Oath of Office to Appointed Directors - (Report
R-06-155)
District Clerk Rice asked the Board of Directors to consider the resolution
adopting the appointment of unopposed candidates before the District Clerk could
administer the Oath of Office.
C. Britton said the new term would start in January 2007.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 06-57
Appointing Director Peter W. Siemens, Ward I of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
The term will expire in November 2010. K. Nitz seconded the
motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: C. Riffle moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 06-58
Appointing Director Mary C. Davey, Ward 2 of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
The term will expire in November 2010. K. Nitz seconded the
motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 06-59
Appointing Director Nonette G. Hanko, Ward 5 of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
The term will expire in November 2010. L. Hassett seconded the
motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
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Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 06-60
Appointing Director Larry R. Hassett, Ward 6 of the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
The term will expire in November 2010. N. Hanko seconded the
motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
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District Clerk Rice administered the Oath of Office to the unopposed candidates.
B. Agenda Item No. 2 —Legislative Briefing by Ralph Heim; No action is necessary-
(Report R-06-154)
C. Britton introduced Ralph Heim of Public Policy Advocates, the District's
legislative consultant in Sacramento, California. Mr. Britton said Mr. Heim had
been the legislative advocate for the District since 1988. Mr. Britton said Mr.
Heim reports back to the Board of Directors every two years after the general
election on how the outcome will affect Sacramento and ultimately the District.
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Legislative Consultant Ralph Heim gave an overview of the new legislative
session, which started on December 4th. He said thirty-six new legislators were
sworn in; however, the actual official count was thirty-five because
Assemblymember Chuck Calderon had served in the assembly before and has
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during sessions, 2) Joe Simitian would remain as the Chair of the Senate
Environmental Quality Committee, 3) Ira Ruskin chaired the counterpart
committee of the assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Material Committee.
He also gave the following updates: The Chair of the Assembly Budget Sub-
Committee appointed Assemblyman Ruskin as number three on resources.
Proposition 1 C (housing bond) had $400 million for local and state parks.
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Senator Chesborough carried a park bond bill about two years ago to eliminate
competing measures interfering with the infrastructure bonds. Proposition 84 was
written carefully to not have all the specificity and would be worked out by the j
legislature. Bills were introduced for bond measures. Mr. Heim said that he sent
thirty-five bills to C. Britton affecting the District. He said Proposition 1 A was
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important, which allowed the Governor, with a declaration of
economic
emergency, to borrow from local governments.
L. Hassett asked if the initiative process generated a tremendous number of"bad
bills" and if there was any relief for eminent domain. Mr. Heim said that he did
not see any substantive changes. He said that it was two hundred dollars to file an
initiative. He said the Howard Jarvis group filed a new initiative, which is similar
to Proposition 90.
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C. Riffle asked what was next for Proposition 84. Mr. Heim said the legislation
for Proposition 84 would be introduced in January. He said it would determine
how money would be spent for Proposition 84. He said the intent with all the
bonds were to draft the bills and that it keeps pace with the voters.
M. Davey asked with the change of the congressional makeup in Washington
would it help the District clean up Mount Umunhum in California. Mr. Heim said
yes.
C. Agenda Item 3—Proposed Purchase of Peninsula Open Space Trust (Stevens
Canyon Ranch) Property as an Addition to Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
(Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 503-04-001, 503-05-016, -039,
and 503-06-024)• Determine that the Recommended Actions as set out in the
Report are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act,
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Post (Stevens Canyon Ranch
Property• Adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations
and Name the Property as an Addition to Saratoga Gan Open Space Preserve;
Indicate Intention to Dedicate the Property as Public Open Space—(Report R-06-
147)
Senior Real Property Planner Del Woods gave a presentation of Stevens Canyon
Ranch. He said POST initially acquired the site in December 2004 and a few
months later the District entered into a lease and management agreement. He said
in July 2006 staff submitted a grant application for the California Coastal
Conservancy (CCC) and $500,000.00 was awarded towards the project. He said
on December 12, 2006, POST successfully received a$1.6 million payment for a
reparian easement from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. He said there
would be a potential trail connection to the Ranch property to Saratoga Gap. The
District and the County have worked together over the years to determine a
feasible alignment to connect the Stevens Creek County Park with Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve. He said the planning process involved public input
regarding existing and future land uses in the canyon area. The community
meeting will be scheduled in February or March 2007. He said the District would
issue neighbor permits on limited usage in the picnic area and would be extending
the hiking trails to those who had access to the property in the past. He said the
District would work with the previous property owners to obtain the names of
historic .
C. Riffle asked how many people had hiking permits.
Real Property Manager Mike Williams said very few former caretaker family
members had hiking permits. Audrey Rust of POST said approximately 100
donors and volunteers have access to the property to work on the orchards and for
going on hikes throughout the year.
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C. Riffle asked if the picnic area was a heavily used area prior to completion of
the planning process. D. Woods said no. He said the former owner Bees Jones,
asked to use the picnic area a couple times since the District entered into the
management agreement. C. Britton said the intent would be not to have broader
use until a master plan was developed.
M. Williams said the District and POST formed a partnership. He said POST
acquired the property for $6.6 million and matched a private offer received by the
Jones and Becker families. He said the rent from the residents and the
responsibility for maintaining the residence were part of the District management
agreement. He said Santa Clara Valley Water District offered POST $1.6 million
to protect the scenic watershed on the property. He said the District worked
together with POST and Santa Clara Valley Water District to put together a
conservation easement to protect the natural watershed and allowed open space
any compatible trail use. He said the District would purchase the property for $5
million from POST and take the property subject to a riparian conservation
easement with Santa Clara Valley Water District. He said the District was
allotted $1,240,318 from the Roberti-Z'Berg Harris Block Grant Program
(Proposition 40). He said the District would put together an orchard management
plan with POST on the property to maintain the trees.
J. Cyr asked if the comment on page seven of the agreement regarding signage
was to acknowledge the riparian area with Santa Clara Water District. M.
Williams said signage would occur when the District completed a plan for the
property and the District had a staging area or trailhead. J. Cyr said part of the
signage would be recognition of the contribution. M. Williams said the comment
would also apply to POST for signing requirements. He said under Proposition
40 there was a requirement to post a sign acknowledging the funding from State
Proposition 40 and the District needed to pick an appropriate location on the
property for the signage.
J. Cyr asked if memorializing the grant agreement property was in the deed. M.
Williams said when the District acquires the property it would be subject to the
recorded easement. He said it did not limit public use and open space purposes of
the property. He said the Coastal Conservancy also had an irrevocable offer to
dedicate recorded, which memorializes the various grant conditions.
C. Britton said the state grant had a grant agreement that was not recorded, but
they perform compliance checks for properties that were converted to other uses.
P. Siemens asked if the parking supported the picnic area. D. Woods said that the
parking area where the old barn used to be.
C. Britton said POST paid $6.6 million for the property about two years ago. He
said that POST would care for the orchard and use the orchard area for fundraiser.
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Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board Determine that the Recommended
Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as set out in the Report; Adopt
Resolution No. 06-61 Authorizing Purchase of the Peninsula Open
Space Trust(Stevens Canyon Ranch) Property; Adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan Recommendations
Contained in the Report and Name the Property as an Addition to
Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve; Indicate Intention to Dedicate
the Property as Public Open Space. L. Hassett seconded the
motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Agenda Item 4—Authorizing General Manager to Waive Certain Closing
Conditions to Purchase Agreement-Bargain Sale for the Purchase of POST
(Driscoll Ranch) Property, (San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 078-
270-010 -020 -030. 078-290-010 -020 -30 -060; 082-140-020; 082-170-010, -
040)• Located in Unincorporated San Mateo County Adjacent to Highway 84, as
an Addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve; Authorizing General
Manager to Execute a Contract with Integro Insurance Brokers for Pollution
Liability Coverage for the Driscoll Property for a Contract Amount of$204,180
plus $6 482 72 for Required State Taxes and Fees for a Total Amount of
$210 662 72• Authorizing General Manager to Waive the Residential Lease
Agreement with Driscoll Ranches LLC and Related Documents as a Closing
Condition of the Purchase Agreement—(Report R-06-152)
M. Williams said the only change on the staff report item is the insurance company,
which is Integro Insurance Brokers instead of ACE USA. He said in January 2006 the
Board approved the purchase of the 3,681-acres POST (Driscoll Ranch) property as an
addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. This property represented the largest
gift in any property purchased by the District. The Board approved the $5 million deposit
toward the purchase price on August 9, 2006 and the District continues to negotiate with
the long-term tenant (see Report R-06-100). POST was expecting that escrow close at
the end of the year. He said staff would report back to the Board early next year
regarding two springwater easements serving the Driscoll event center and rodeo and the
other easement would be a system serving the private residents of Driscoll Ranches. He
said a District employee would be a resident in this location. He said the conditions for
the purchase agreement were to finalize two springwater easement agreements, entering
into a residential rental agreement, and an amendment to the 50-year grazing lease. He
said the other conditions of the sale, which were access easement and assignment of the
lease to the District, would be part of the closing of the purchase.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board Authorize the General Manager to
Waive Certain Closing Conditions to the Purchase Agreement-
Bargain Sale with the Peninsula Open Space Trust(Driscoll
Ranch) Property; Waive the Residential Lease Agreement with
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Driscoll Ranches, LLC and Related Documents as a Closing
Condition of the Purchase Agreement; Waive the Springwater
Easement Agreement with Driscoll Ranches, LLC as a Closing
Condition of the Purchase Agreement; Execute a Contract with
Integro Insurance Brokers for Pollution Liability Coverage for the
Driscoll Property for a Contract Amount of$204,180 plus
$6,482.72 for Required State Taxes and Fees, for a Total Amount
of$210,662.72. L. Hassett seconded the motion.
Discussion: L. Hassett said that he was concerned with rental negotiations due
to "household sprawl", which was junk on the lands. He
recommended assigned lotlines to prevent trailers and junk on the
District's lands. M. Williams said that exhibits had been given to
Driscoll Ranches (DR) that outline the residents' boarder area and
the requirements for removing existing trailers on the property
were DR responsibility.
C. Britton said since the District entered into a contract to purchase
the property that a management agreement was not included. He
said when closing escrow to finalize the agreements, the District
would permanently assign staff to the property, and build a
relationship with the ranch manager regarding the upkeep of the
property.
C. Riffle asked about the cost of the pollution liability insurance.
M. Williams said the cost of the pollution liability insurance
coverage was $204,000. He said the ten-year policy of$10 million
coverage with a$50,000 deductible was for any unknown toxic
contamination that the District would discover or uncover in any
future assessment of the property. He also said the coverage
excluded the existing oil wells or pesticides that may have been in
some of the old corrals.
L. Hassett asked if the premium of$204,180 is a one-time cost. C.
Britton said yes.
K. Nitz asked for clarification for closing escrow in November 1,
2006. M. Williams said another extension for closing escrow
would be the end of December 2006.
K. Nitz asked if the extension would allow the District to pay the
remaining$4 million towards the purchase price for the POST
(Driscoll Ranch) property. M. Williams said yes. C. Britton said
the $4 million was part of the existing purchase agreement and that
the Board previously approved $5 million toward the full purchase
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price of$9 million for the POST (Driscoll Ranch) property to close
escrow (see Report R-06-1 00).
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
E. Agenda Item 5—Dedication Status of District Lands; Adopting Resolution
Dedicating Interests in Certain District Lands for Public Open Space Purposes—
(Report R-06-141)
D. Woods gave a presentation of the annual dedication status summary report and
the recommendations for land dedication. He said the District holds an interest in
51,131 acres of land; 46,365 acres in fee, and 4,766 acres in lesser interests.
L. Hassett asked if the Stevens Canyon Ranch and Driscoll Ranch properties
approved at tonight's meeting would qualify for land dedication for 2007.
D. Woods said yes, but not until next year. He said the District must close escrow
and own the properties prior to dedicating the land. He said 70%of the land
could be dedicated and 30% of the land was undedicated and a vast amount was
in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. He recommended dedicating approximately
1,297 additional acres as recommended in the report (R-06-141). He said the
Smith property on the ridge was undedicated because it had a house on the ridge
top. He recommended that the District dedicate the land.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board Adopt Resolution No. 06-62
Dedicating Interests in Certain District Lands for Public Open
Space Purposes. K. Nitz seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko said the dedicated land would remain as open space.
She said dedicating land was the best method for preserving open
space.
C. Riffle asked what would happen to the house on the ridge top.
D. Woods said the house was part of the property management
program and would remain on the ridge top, unless and until the
District decided to demolish the house.
C. Britton said in the past from a policy standpoint the Board opted
not to retain housing structures unless there was a future open
space or recreational use or for District management of the
property. The District also looked to recapture the value of the
structure. He said the District exhausted the possibility of a tenant
signing a 25-year lease. He said the expenses of the driveway
concluded that the District should consider dedicating the land
with the possibility of removing the house.
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J. Cyr asked why El Corte de Madera had 3.80 acres of
undedicated land. D. Woods said the 3.80 acres of El Corte de
Madera was located on the north side of Starhill Road. He said
there might be a potential trade for better access in the future.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
F. Agenda Item 6—Approve "Mid-Year" Amendments to the 2006-2007 Fiscal
Year Budget; Accept the District Controller's Mid-Year Financial Report•
, Adopt
Resolution Implementing an Amendment to the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year Budget in
Accordance with the Administration and Budizet Committee Recommendation—
(Report R-06-148)
Michelle Jesperson highlighted the changes to the mid-year budget. She said the
Administration and Budget Committee met on November 28, 2006 to discuss the
changes that staff was proposing. She said the changes would not result in the net
change in the overall budget of$51,330,320.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board Adopt Resolution No. 06-63
Adopting Amendments to the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
M. Davey seconded the motion.
Discussion: C. Riffle asked if the changes were typical adjustments for the
year. M. Jesperson said the changes were not extraordinary. She
said the cost of the pollution liability insurance was part of the
mid-year adjustments because it was critical for the POST
(Driscoll Ranch)property. She said every fall staff reports back to
the Board regarding any changes to the budget based on progress
and anticipated needs.
C. Britton said staff would ordinarily know by April I"regarding
the salaries and benefits. However, this year there were protracted
negotiations because the District entered into a new 5-year
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which was a complicated
process and not implemented until August 9, 2006. He said there
was no budgeted money to implement the MOA. He said the
Board approved the allocation required for the MOA from the New
Land Commitments.
C. Britton asked if the Controller's mid-year financial report was
part of a previous FYI. S. Rice said the Controller's mid-year
financial report was forwarded to the Administration and Budget
Committee and should have been part of the board report (Report
R-06-148).
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C. Britton asked that the item be tabled until the Board received
the Controller's mid-year financial report. He requested that M.
Jesperson provide the Controller's report to the Board for tonight's
meeting.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board table the item until the Controller's
mid-year financial report was distributed at tonight's meeting. L.
Hassett seconded the motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
G. Agenda Item 7—Annual Report to Shareholders of Guadalupe Land Co. as
Owners of Property Adjacent to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve (Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 575-11-004, 575-
12-001 and 575-12-013); Accept the Annual Report and the Chief Financial
Officer's Report to Shareholders of Guadalupe Land Co.—(Report R-06-146)
M. Williams reported that on December 15, 2004, the Board approved the
purchase of the Guadalupe Land Co. (GLC). He said the sole asset a 286.61acre
property, was an addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (see Report R-04-
134). He said the District anticipated significant expenses ($65,000) to maintain
the corporation. The District obtained insurance through CalJPlA at a$20,000
savings and Santa Clara County cancelled the property taxes on the property
effective January 5, 2005. The District's Controller prepared the corporate tax
returns and other filings and reduced the annual expenses for 2006 by $1,500. He
said that budgeted funds should be sufficient to run the corporation for another
three to four years due to the past savings. During this time frame,the District
would be closer to ending the corporate ownership.
K. Nitz asked if the District would get any interest in the bank balance. M.
Williams said it was a separate bank account for the operation of the Corporation
and that he would find out if the District received any interest.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board Accept the Annual Report and the
Chief Financial Officer's Report to Shareholders of Guadalupe
Land Co. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
At this part of the meeting, the Board received the Controller's Mid-Year Financial
Report for Agenda Item 6—(Report R-06-148).
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board bring the Controller's mid-year
financial report for approval. K.Nitz seconded the motion.
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Discussion: C. Britton said the Controller looked at the District's mid-year
balances of income and expenses for the last five years, which was
about 45% of expenditures.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0 to approve the Controller's mid-year
financial report.
VII. INFORMATIONAL /COMPENSABLE MEETING REPORTS
N. Hanko said her compensable meetings included the December 13'h Board meeting,
December 7h Real Property Standing Committee meeting, December 12th Manager
Evaluation Committee meeting, and the December 4th Good Neighbor Policy
Committee meeting. She reported on the Real Property Standing Committee meeting.
She said that two representatives of San Mateo Abatement District and one public
member attended the meeting. She said the public member was a visionary in his
outlook on the acquisition for the property. She said the Board would discuss the
property at a board meeting held in early 2007.
K. Nitz said his compensable meetings included the December 13 th Board meeting,
December 4th Good Neighbor Policy Committee meeting, December 12
Administration and Budget Committee (ABC)meeting, and the December 5h Sierra
Azul Ad Hoc meeting. He reported on the Sierra Azul Ad Hoc meeting. He said 150
people were present at the meeting to share ideas. He said the Budget meeting
committee discussed what was involved with the resource management and coast side
budget.
M. Davey said her compensable meetings included the December 13 1h Board
Meeting, December 7 th Real Property Standing Committee meeting, and the
December 12'h Administration and Budget Committee meeting. She said the
preparation by staff for these meetings were excellent.
P. Siemens said his compensable meetings included the December 13th Board
meeting, December 5 th Sierra Azul Ad Hoc meeting, December 8th Use and
Management Standing Committee meeting, December 12th Administration and
Budget Committee meeting, and the December 12th Ad Hoc Board Appointee
Evaluation. P. Siemens said that he attended a non-compensable quarterly Special
District meeting with C. Britton on December 12th. He said Ken Yeager, new Board
of Supervisors Member of Santa Clara County, took over Jim Beall district. He said
the representative of the League of California Cities discussed a potential circulating
petition regarding eminent domain for private property purchases.
L. Hassett said his compensable meetings included the December 13 th Board meeting
and the December 8 1h Use and Management Standing Committee meeting. He said
staff did an excellent job presenting the property to approximately 25 public
members.
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C. Riffle said his compensable meetings included the December 13 1h Board meeting,
December 7h Real Property Standing Committee meeting, and the December 8 th Use
and Management Standing Committee meeting.
J. Cyr said his compensable meetings included the December 13th Board meeting,
December 4th Good Neighbor Policy Committee meeting, December 5th Sierra Azul
Ad Hoc meeting, and December 12 th Ad Hoc Evaluation meeting.
L. Hassett announced that he would be hosting the South Skyline holiday party on
December 17th at 5:30 p.m. and that it would be potluck spaghetti feed.
J. Cyr commented on the Sierra Azul Ad Hoc meeting. He said it was well organized
and the presentation was excellent.
C. Britton said in the FYI's there was a letter to the San Jose Water Company on the
logging plan. He said the District's employee Matt Baldzikowski wrote the letter. C.
Britton said that he received positive comments on the letter. He said the California
Joint Powers Insurance Authority had an opening on their board and was asking for
nominations. Mary Gilman's retirement party was on December I 9th and he
forwarded the additional information to the Board. D. Woods' retirement party was
scheduled on December 14th at the District. C. Britton said that he sits on the
Peninsula Working Group that meets every three months for lands north of Highway
92 on the coast. He said that the group agreed to work with the legislators and ensure
that the right-of-way for the bypass Devil's slide, would be handled by the State
Parks Department and the County of San Mateo. He said that he was on the board of
the Green Vision Program to review the maps of protected lands in the Bay Area.
The next meeting would be held on January 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The meeting location had yet to be determined. C. Britton said that he was also on
the Bay Area Open Space Council Governance Committee. The committee was
reviewing formal governance for the Open Space Council. The District's Special
Meeting of January 31, 2007 had been rescheduled to February 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
for consideration of the POST lower Tunitas Creek property, Good Neighbor Policy,
and the grazing policy.
D. Simmons said that he, D. Woods, and M. Reeves met with NASA to resolve a
small encroachment in the Stevens Creek area. He said that NASA had committed to
working with the District regarding an alignment of the Bay Trail along an outer
levee around NASA. D. Simmons said that he was pleased to be moving into
Director Riffle's jurisdiction at the end of the year.
J. Maciel said San Mateo Weed County Management Group applied for a$100,000
three year grant to fund five projects, which involves POST, San Mateo County
Parks, and the District.
M. Freeman said 155 people attended the Bear Creek/Sierra Azul meeting on
December 5 1h. He acknowledged Ana Ruiz for her efforts in mailing 3,300 notices
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for the meeting. He thanked his staff for their participation in the meeting. He had a
meeting with Lisa Grote, Planning and Building Director of the County of San Mateo
and discussed resource planning and the ability to streamline the process related to
resource conservation.
R. Jurgenson said there was a series of newspaper articles related to resource
management.
M. Williams said the planning commission approved the general plans for POST
Tunitas Ranch.
SPECIAL MEETING
VIII. ROLL CALL
President Jed Cyr called the Special Meeting to order at 10:35 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Larry Hassett, Ken Nitz, Pete Siemens,
Curt Riffle, and Nonette Hanko
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: C. Britton, S. Rice, M. Reeves, D. Simmons, and M. Williams
The Board of Directors adjourned to Closed Session at 10:35 p.m. for a discussion of the
items listed below:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator- California Government Code § 54956.8
Real Property - Peninsula Open Space Trust(Tunitas Creek)property(San Mateo County
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 066-260-040; 081-090-020, -040, -050, located in
unincorporated San Mateo County adjacent to Tunitas Creek Road) as an addition to the
District Preserve system.
Agency Negotiator- Michael Reeves
Negotiating Party - Walter Moore
Under Negotiation - Price and Terms
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation under
California Government Code § 54956.9(c): one case
OPEN SESSION
The Board of Directors reconvened into Open Session at 11:15 p.m.
REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Carolyn Butler
Recording Secretary
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