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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19730228 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 73-4 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Board of Directors February 28, 1973 Mountain View Parks and Recreation Department I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by President Wendin. Members present: Daniel Condron, Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Daniel Wendin Members absent: William Peters Audience of approximately 6 persons. II. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1973. Motion: D. Wendin moved the adoption of the minutes of February 14 as presented. Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously. III. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Monte Bello Ridge Study President Wendin introduced Lee Wilcox and Gil Fayette of the Planning and Policy Committee of Santa Clara County. L. Wilcox introduced the Mojkte Bello Ridge Study. The area covered lies westerly of the cities of Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills$ and Palo Alto- The purpose of this year-long study was to formulate policies and plans which would allow development compatible with the character of the mountain area and which would conserve the natural resources of the mountains. The P. P. C. has authorized the sub-commit- tee and staff (County Planning Department) to present its four alterna- tive plans to the concerned jurisdictions or speciAl districts in the hope of receiving review and comment. A public meeting is also scheduled for sometime in April. G. Fayette described the maps showing the four alternative plans. Cities have participated in the study and elements from the Cupertino Parks and Recreation open space map, the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation open space map and existing parks and open space areas have been included. The Santa Cruz Mountain Study produced three medel ordinances which this study also urges. A skeletal version of the model slope-denaity ordinance is now before the Board of Supervisors for consideration. The remaining model ordinances are still with the County Planning Commission. Most cities have adopted these models. In the discussion of the Monte Bello Ridge Study alternatives, N. Hanko and members of the audience questioned the advisability of adopting a plan using slope-stability as the only criteria for locating future residential development. It was also suggested that the County should consider basing the land use in this area on a cost-benefit analysis. Mr. Fayette stated that the County Planning Commission has expressed the desire to meet with the Directors when the Commission considers this study further. No date has yet been established. President Wendin thanked Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Fayette and suggested a break during which the Directors could observe the maps more closely. The meet- ing was recessed from 8:55 P.m. to 9:20 p.m. Meeting 73-4 ... page 2 IV. REPORTS A. Interagency Coordination N. Hanko reported that the County has provided information on seven reports: 1. Urban Development/Open Space It was N. Hanko's opinion that the Directors had responded to this report through the letter to the cities as directed at the February 14 meeting. 2. LAFCO Adoption of City "Urban Service Area" Boundaries It was reported by K. Duffy that Saratoga has deleted Older Ranch and the Seven Springs area from its urban service area. N. Hanko said it would be helpful to have each city's map and these should be asked for at a future time. 3. Action Program to Implement the UD/OS Plan Don Weden reported that all the Directors have been placed on the mailing list and should be receiving the minutes and background information. It was agreed that D. Condron and N. Hanko will be on call to attend the meetings when MRPD participation is to be discussed. 4. Santa Cruz Mountain Study (Phase IY N. Hanko suggested this as a possible future agenda item. K. Duffy pointed out that each director has a copy of the written report and that it is similar to the Monte Bello Ridge Study just discussed. 5• Santa Cruz Mountain Study (Phase II) Subject of the earlier report (Monte Bello Ridge Study) N. Hanko asked D. Weden to have the County send a copy of the slope- density ordinance now being considered by the Board of Supervisors. 6. Baylands Plan N. Hanko would like this as a future agenda item. K. Duffy expressed her's and W. Peters' interest in this item and also indicated she expects Mr. Amyx will report on this at the March 21 meeting. 7. Plan of Regional Parks N. Hanko recommaV164 consideration of this item after the meeting with Mr. Amyx. K. Duffy asked about the Skyline Scenic Recreation Route Committee. Art Ogilvie reported on their current activities and suggested a future meeting between them and the Directors. He stated that the next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for March 15 at 3:00 p.m. K. Duffy asked for suggestion for a list of possible discussion items to be sent Mr. Amyx for the March 21 meeting. The following list was agreed upon: Baylands Plan, Skyline-Sanborn Water Works, Skyline Scenic Recreation Route, San Jose Water Works, communications and in- formation exchange. B. SB-90 President Wendin called upon Stanley Norton for his report. S. Norton reported that Assemblyman Hayden has not received a response from the Attorney General's office on his request made for an opinion concerning SB-90 and MRPD. The County Counsel, William Siegelq sent a copy of the Attorney- General's opinion to Assemblyman Bagley concerning the Marin County Park District's position. It was a favorable opinion. Mr. Bagley has Meeting 73-4 ... page 3 introduced an amendment to the section (formerly SB-90) which would clarify that District's status. Mr. Siegel has suggested that the MRPD might "tag on to" this proposal. Mr. Norton pointed out that the import of Mr. Siegel's letter of February 23 is tht he would still like MRPD to seek corrective legislation. Mr. Norton said Mr. Bagley is being approached to see if he would be willing to join with Mr. Hayden and include MRPD in this amendment. He'll also be asked to include the Monterey County District. S. Norton stated that he feels confident that the SB-90 problem will be solved and that it will be best to seek corrective legislation, avoiding controversial amendments, even though the county counsel on the basis of the Attorney-General.t;s opinion would probably issue a favorable statement to the local taxing authorities. C. Finances S. Norton also reported that he has been discussing the MRPD loan with the Bank of America. His impression is that they will probably loan on the basis of the Attorney-General's opinion but they would prefer corrective legislation also. When this was mentioned to Mr. Siegel, he asked why the MRPD doesn't borrow from the County, stating that he wouldn't be concerned with SB-90 in connection with a loan. It was agreed that the District has already established its authority to borrow from the county as well as a bank in the motion of the Jan- uary 30 meeting. It was further agreed that Mr. Norton, ,W. Peters and D. Wendin will work further to establish a loan with a bank or the County. S. Norton will have a definite proposal at the next meeting. D. Establishment of Public Meeting Place The secretaryg Norma Grenchl was asked to arrange the next two meeting sites - March 14 in Los Altos or Los Altos Hills and March 28 in Sunny- vale. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the report on a permanent meeting site be continued to the March 14 meeting. Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously. E. Parliamentarian Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board not establish the office of parliamentarian. Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously. F. Liability Insurance President Wendin reported that he will be receiving two quotes and will report at the next meeting. G. President Wendin asked that the secretary call him in order to offi- cially record the attendance at the special meetings of the Board of Directors. V. NEW BUSINESS President Wendin reported that the used typewriter approved for purchase at the last meeting was not made available to the District. Meeting 73-4 ... page 4 Motion: D. Wendin moved that the President be authorized to purchase a new 15" IBM Selectric typewriter and sign a one year maintenance agreement at a cost not to exceed $600.00. Second by D. Condron. N. Hanko stated that she would abstain from this vote since her husband is employed by IBM. Vote: Ayes - Duffy, Wending Condron Abstentions - Hanko. Motion: D. Wendin moved that N. Grench be authorized to purchase a type- writer table at a cost not to exceed $50. Second by N. Hanko. Passed unanimously. VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS N. Hanko reported that before further discussion of possible annexation Mrs. Audrey Davidson of the Citizens Committee for Open Space and Parks has invited the Directors to tour the Santa Teresa Foothills area on March 3. She encouraged the Directors to attend. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Art Ogilvie reported 1. that there is a possibUility of 20,000 acres being willed to the District which would be adjacent to the Santa Teresa area. 2. that proposed legislation by Senator Mills may provide help from the State on baylands acquisition. B. Don Weden reported that the P. P. C. will be meeting March 2 with the County Assessor. If the Directors have any questions they would like asked they should call Bob Sturdivant of the County Planning Department Some questions suggested were how one assesses open space lands; under Scenic Restrictions Act what are effects of various zonings; how is the assessor currently treating Palo Alto open space lands. C. Art Ogilvie reported that the Board of Supervisors are being asked a price of about $26,000/acre for acquisitions to the Sunnyvale Baylands Park when nearby land has been selling at about S139500/acre. He poin- ted out that other park and open space acquisition values can be affected by previous actions of other agencies. K. Duffy asked if the District could do anything at this time to insure that excess school properties could be made available to the District at cost rather than the "going market price" - perhaps through state legislation. S. Norton asked if there was any reasons why school dis- tricts would support such a proposal. D. Wendin felt that this could become a campaign issue for school district candidates if down zoning could decrease the market price. VIII.ClAIMS Motion: D. Wendin moved that payment be made to N. Grench for the following: 49 hours (January 16 through February 26) . . . $208.25 Reimbursement of costs: Office supplies . . . $47.41 Printing . 31.14 Postage . . . 15.62 94.17 $302.42 Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously. Meeting 73-4 ... page 5 K. Duffy asked it mileage reimbursement claims would be accepted. D. Wendin felt it would be best to wait until appointment of the General Manager who could then develop an appropriate policy. President Wendin recessed the meeting to a closed executive session for the discussion of two matters. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. NormaGrench Secretary