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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
Board of Directors
June 13, 1973 Sunnyvale Community
Center
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
President Wendin called the meeting to order at 7 :40 p.m.
Members present: Daniel Condron, Katherine Duffy, Nonette
Hanko, William Peters,Daniel Wendin.
Personnel present: H. Grench, Stanley Norton..,
Audience of 5 persons.
W. Peters suggested that at 11:00 p.m. the Board meet in ex-
ecutive session since he would need to leave at 11:30 p.m.
regardless of how far along in the agenda the Board had proceeded.
II. Minutes of May 23, 1973
Motion: N. Hanko moved the acceptance of the minutes of May 23 .
Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously.
III. REPORTS
A. San Jose Water Works Company Property
H. Grench stated that in addition to the recommendations
appearing in his report, an implicit one was that MRPD
should express its strong feeling that these lands should be
held in public ownership. The recommendations were briefly
outlined. President Wendin asked for discussion of the report.
N. Hanko passed out a list of 8 items which she would pro-
pose as motions. She expressed concern that the MRPD have
influence on the use of lands.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that Santa Clara County proceed with
acquisitiopw' ith the assistance of MRPD of the 1,258
acres offered by the San Jose Water Works Company.
Second by K. Duffy.
Mr. Chuck Von Damm, resident of the Black Road area,
commended the General Manager' s report and asked
what the time schedule and implementation might be.
Also, he asked N. Hanko what "assistance" meant in
her motion. N. Hanko explained that it was meant to
get MRPD into the role of talking with the County.
After some discussion of the procedures involved for
County decisions, the necessity of Environmental Im-
pact Reports, and the problems of water quality main-
tenance, K. Duffy stated that she would like to see
a study accomplished first.
D. Condron asked H. Grench what response he felt would
II. MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 1973
K. Duffymnoted' that the name "Mr. Charles Everly" as
written on page 7 be corrected to "Mr. Charles Earley" .
Motion: President Wendin moved acceptance of the minutes
of June 13 as corrected. Seconded by N. Hanko. Passed
unanimously.
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be forthcoming from Santa Clara County or San Jose
Water Works Company if we asked for a study which
would take some time. H. Grench replied that San
Jose Water Works Company would probably be favorable
so long as they saw something being accomplished�be-
cause they have indicated that they expect it to take
some time to accomplish transfer. He felt that there
was a good chance that the Parks and Recreation Com-
mission and Mr. Amyx would respond favorably.
N. Hanko, with agreement of the second, removed
motion from the floor.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the MRPD adopt as a policy
statement its desire to see the San Jose Water Works
parcels remain in public ownership. Second by D.
Condron. Passed unanimously.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board direct the General
Manager to study and recommend one or more ways MRPD
might participate with the County in the purchase of
the McKenzie Lake property. Second by N. Hanko.
W. Peters questioned whether the General Manager
should spend time on this now. He felt this was pre-
mature to other considerations.
President Wendin said that if there were no objections
he would table the motion until consideration was
given to other proposals. Motion was tabled.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the MRPD participate with Santa
Clara County and other agencies in the funding of a
scientific study to determine the ecological values
of the Lake McKenzie parcels as they relate to and
compare with other mountain lands in the North County.
Second by D. Condron.
W. Peters asked if there is economic gain to the pro-
perty where water production is concerned and if this
could be a part of the study. H. Grench said that in
discussing the possibility of leaseback with SJWW per-
sonnel, they expressed concern about the nearness of
proposed park development in Sanborn Park.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that MRPD offer to participate with
!. staff with Santa Clara County and other agencies in
a study to determine alternate plans for the utiliza-
tion of the McKenzie Lake parcels based on the ecolo-
gical study. Second by W. Peters.
Gerald Grow, 23491 Corte Via, Los Altos, pointed out
that San Jose State University studies have been done
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to determine impact people have on a natural en-
vironment. He suggested that they might do similar
study on this land.
Amendment: K. Duffy amended the motion to add, "and
surrounding areas" after word "parcels" .
Second by W. Peters. Passed unanimously.
Main motion passed unanimously as amended.
Motion previously tabled was reconsidered.
Amendment: D. Wendin amended the tabled motion to add,
"at the time of completion of the utiliza-
tion study" and to strike "to study" .
Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously.
Main motion passed unanimously as amended.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the MRPD urge Santa Clara County
to pursue purchase of the Howell Lakes parcels for
educational purposes. Second by K. Duffy.
N. Hanko stated that she would like to see the proper-
ty be more open, perhaps to retired persons for fish-
ing. She asked what H. Grench had meant by "educa-
tional purposes" in his recommendation. H. Grench
answered a use such as a nature study center for the
County school system.
Mr. Chuck Von Damm stated that he felt Mr. Amyx had
recently indicated a willingness to go along with
the educational use because of the problems associ-
ated with heavier use.
Motion passed unanimously.
Bruce Watson, 979 Edmonds Way, Sunnyvale, asked why Mr.
Wendin had indicated that he was not interested in seeing
MRPD acquire the Howell Lakes parcels. D. Wendin replied
that the parcels consist of a small amount of land sur-
rounding two reservoirs with pressures for use. Since he
did not see recreational use as desirable, but did see edu-
cational use as preferable, he felt that MRPD was not the
agency to acquire the land.
B. Structure of Goals and Objectives Study
Motion: W. Peters moved that the Board adopt the 7-point
plan for a goals and objectives study as recommended
by the General Manager. Second by D. Condron.
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N. Hanko expressed doubts that in 2 days of just
sitting down and talking the most fruitful goals
could be produced. She would prefer to contact
authorities in various areas - such as, general plan
federal funding, land acquisition strategies, open
space maintenance - for workshops; after gaining
this information to proceed with goals and objectives.
K. Duffy stated that she felt the need to have an
informal goals discussion in addition to workshops.
W. Peters stated that he was in favor of the motion
because he felt that ironing out of basic philo-
sophy is a principal task for the Board and while
there may be common objectives, how to implement
them might not be agreed upon.
D. Wendin asked S. Norton if such a meeting is
possible under the Brown Act. Norton replied yes,
but it would have to be an open meeting.
W. Peters suggested that breaks be planned into the
two day retreat and that the family be included.
D. Wendin suggested an evening meeting for free
discussion followed by meetings with experts.
D. Condron expressed concern that the Board be able
to state its long-term and short-term goals apart
from the technical information. He would see the
statement to be a general one of where the Board
is and the direction that the Directors and staff
would proceed.
Amendment: D. Wendin amended the motion to strike
"for presentation at a public hearing"
in item 4) and to strike all of 5) , 6) ,
and 7) . Second by W. Peters.
It was agreed to meet for one day either
July 14 or July 15.
President Wendin appointpd�.,,]I - Condron
chairman of a committee with W. Peters
to plan the retreat..
Motion and amendment adopted by concensus.
Meeting was recessed from 9 : 30-9 :40 p.m.
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C. Budget for Fiscal Year 1973-74
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the MRPD
1) adopt a tax rate of 10� per $100 assessed valua-
tion for the FY 1973-74 .
2) adopt the preliminary budget proposed by the
General Manager
3) adopt the policy that when the tax income to the
District is known, the preliminary budget be
made a final budget with adjustment made to the
fixed assets category.
4) instruct the General Manager to have resolutions
prepared for action at the next meeting to for-
malize these actions .
Second by N. Hanko. Passed unanimously.
D. Location of District office
H. Grench described his report on criteria for locating the
District' s office. He also showed the population and geo-
graphic centers of the District on a map.
Motion: W. Peters moved that the General Manager be directed
to secure 3 alternative locations to bring to the
Board using the following criteria:
1) Adequate space and facilities
a) Reception area
b) General office area
c) General Manager' s office
d) Assistant Manager' s office
e) Conference room, or access to a conference room
2) Setting - consistent with image and aims of the
District
3) Located in Wards 2, 3, or 4
4) Cost not to exceed 35� per square foot
5) Access to major arterials
6) Access by public transportation
Second by D. Wendin.
N. Hanko asked if the 35G cost would be restrictive.
D. Wendin said that he felt it would be. H. Grench
replied that the reasonable range he had noted thus
far without a real search was between 30 and 60 cents.
Amendment: D. Wendin moved to amend the motion to
state "at least 3 alternative locations"
and to substitute "reasonable cost" for
number 4. Second by N. Hanko. Passed
by 4 - 1 vote.
D. Condron Btated_�nat he opposed the basic motion
which limited the location to Wards 2, 3, or 4
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since a finger of Ward 1 comes very close to the
two centers.
Amendment: D. Condron moved-to- amend the motion
substitute "Proximity to population
center" for number 3. Second by D.
Wendin. Passed unanimously.
Main motion passed unanimously.
E. Discussion of Further Services which Might Be Obtained
from Santa Clara County
Motion: W. Peters moved to continue this item to the
next meeting. Second by N. Hanko. Passed
unanimously.
IV. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
A. Resolutions Authorizing Signatories to Checking and
Savings Accounts
1. Resolution 73-14 Authorizing Signatories to Checking
and Savings Accounts for the Midpeninsula Regional
Park District
Motion: D. Wendin moved the resolution as presented.
Second by D. Condron.
S. Norton pointed out that an ordinance would
be required to formalize this action. Ordinance
will be prepared for the next meeting.
W. Peters expressed concern that proper con-
trol be possible for the Board Treasurer.
H. Grench pointed out that the Controller,
yet to be hired, would have a principal
responsibility for control also.
2. Resolution 73-15 Establishing Signatories for Checking
Account in Form Requested by Wells Fargo Bank.
Motion: D. Wendin moved Resolution 73-15 as presented.
Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously.
B. Resol' #ion Approving Agreements with County of Santa Clara
pErtainlng to Certain Services.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that Item #10 be considered at
this time. Second by K. Duffy. Passed unanimously.
Motion: D. Wendin moved Resolution 73-16 as presented.
Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously (W.
Peters absent) .
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C. Resolution Stating Policy of Equal Opportunity by the
District.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that Item #12 be considered at
this time. Second by D. Wendin. Passed
unanimously (W. Peters absent) .
Motion: D. Wendin moved Resolution 73-17 as presented.
Second by K. Duffy. Passed unanimously (W.
Peters absent) .
D. Resolution in Support of AB 920.
Motion: N. Hanko moved Resolution 73-18 as presented.
Second by D. Wendin. Passed unanimously.
E. Resolution in Support of AB 921.
Motion: N. Hanko moved Resolution 73-19 as presented.
Second by D. Wendin. Passed unanimously.
F. Resolution in Support of Santa Clara County Ordinance for
Urban Service Area Boundaries.
Motion: N. Hanko moved Resolution 73-20 as presented.
Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolutions Concerning Beverage Containers.
Motion: W. Peters moved Resolution 73-21 of the District
(to be stated like the recent Resolution of the
Council of the City of Palo Alto) which supports
legislation relating to beverage containers.
Second by D. Condron. Passed unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the General Manager be directed
to request urban service area maps from each city
in the District, zoning maps for both cities and
county areas in the District, and copies of the
open space elements of the cities and County areas
in the District. Second by D. Wendin. Passed
unanimously.
VII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Mr. Charles Everly concerning San Jose Water
Works Company Property was noted.
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VIII. CLAIMS
Motion: D. Wendin moved the claims be approved as presented
on the revised list. Second by VJ. Peters. Passed
unanimously.
The meeting was recessed to executive session for the dis-
cussion of personnel and legal matters at 10 :45 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45.p.m.
Norma Grench
Secretary