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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19780426 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) AA� Mee,.Lng 78-10 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Regular Meeting Board of Directors M I N U T E S April 26 , 1978 375 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA I . ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by President Turner at 7 :32 P.M. Members Present : Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green, Richard Bishop, Edward Shelley, Harry Turner and Daniel Wendin. Member Absent: Nonette Hanko Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Jon Olson, Craig Britton, Anne Crosley, Phyllis Lee, Del Woods, Cynthia DiGiovanni and Stanley Norton. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of April 12 , 1978 H. Turner stated the consensus that the minutes of April 12 , 1978 be approved with a change in the second sentence under Discussion regarding the first motion on page six, so that it reads "H. Turner responded that he felt it was appropriate for the Board to take a position on the measure. " III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Crosley referred to a letter dated April 21 , 1978 from John V. Rakich regarding his winery proposal. D. Wendin referred the Board to a letter he had received from Anon Forrest, a member of the State Housing and Community Develop- ment Commission, dated March 25 , 1978 , regarding leasing land to former "Land" community residents. He said he would like a draft reply to the letter considered under Informational Reports. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Turner stated the consensus that the agenda be adopted as prepared. Meeting 78-10 Page two V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Mark, 725 Cowper, Palo Alto, said he hoped people would take the opportunity to view the abundant wildflowers on the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. Gordon Jennings , 3611 Woodside Road, Woodside, said he was concerned with the delay in opening a portion of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, which had been scheduled for Janu- ary. He added that he felt some people on the site were trespassing. H. Turner said the Board and staff were moving with all deliberate speed. C. Britton explained that the District had to comply with relocation procedures, which include an appeals process that is still pending. VI. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Plan Mark Duino, Project Planner for San Mateo County, gave a slide presentation on the proposed Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan for San Mateo County. H. Grench introduced his report (R-78-14) dated April 20 , 1978 , regarding the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Plan, which recommended that the President send a letter to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors suggesting several changes in the proposed plan, including reference to the Skyline recreational corridor, allocation of funds for opportunity purchases , and provision of a fair share of County acquisition funds for San Mateo County residents who also live in the District. Motion: H. Turner moved that a letter from the President of the Board be sent to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors regarding the recommendations contained in the General Manager' s report (R-78-14) , with a revision in paragraph (4) stating that south San Mateo County residents ' share of County acquisition funds not be reduced because of the District. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. H. Turner expressed the Board' s thanks to Mark Duino for his presentation._ VII . OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED B. Comments on Draft Master Trails and Pathways Plan for Santa Clara County Meeting 78-10 Page three B. Green introduced a memorandum (M-78-90) dated April 20 , 1978 from N. Hanko and B. Green regarding the Draft Master Trails and Pathways Plan for Santa Clara County. She recommended the Board approve the draft response attached to the memorandum suggesting changes in the Draft Plan. Artemus Ginzton, 28014 Nahoma, Los Altos Hills , asked that the second paragraph under Hiking Hostel Loop Recommendations on page three be eliminated. H. Turner stated the consensus that the paragraph referred to be excluded. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board authorize the President to send the draft letter recommended in memorandum M- 78-90 , with the following changes: Change "developing" to "implementing" in (1) of the letter; Add "In the near term, " to the beginning of the second sentence in (2) of the letter; Add quotation marks following the word "users" in the paragraph entitled Page 9 , Line 2; Delete "See comment page 9 , line 2" in the paragraph entitled Page 10 , Paragraph 4 , Line 1 ; Correct "San Antonio Rancho" to 'Rancho San Antonio" in the paragraph entitled Page 38 , Permanente Creek. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unan- imously. B. Saratoga Gap Use and Management Plan Review J. Olson introduced his report (R-78-10) dated March 22 , 1978 , regarding the Saratoga Gap Use and Management Plan Review. He recommended the Board adopt the supplemental use and management recommendations contained in the report, including installation of regulations and trail direction signs , leasing the three- bedroom house as a non-ranger caretaker residence, and using the other houses and garage for community use such as day camps operated by other public agencies. G. Jennings said there was a problem in finding trails on County owned land, and he said it would probably help if the District encouraged more signing by the County. R. Mark said he hoped the District would also approach the County regarding parking on Charcoal Road. Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of the recommendations con- tained in the Land Manager' s report (R-78-10) for the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting 78-10 Page four VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED A. Proposed District-wide Historic Structures Survey J. Olson introduced his report (R-78-11) dated March 30 , 1978 regarding a Proposed District-Wide Historic Structures Survey. He recommended the Board concur with staff' s intention to survey historic structures on District lands through three phases : inventory, assessment and rating; and that the Board give this project relatively high priority. A. Ginzton said she felt the District had a responsibility to inform people about the seminar that is planned to train vol- unteers and District staff on evaluating historic structures. J. Olson replied that the District would be training a certain number of volunteers chosen from those who express an interest in the project. H. Turner stated the concurrence of the Board with the plans for a historic structures survey as expressed in the report (R-78-11) of the Land Manager. A. Crosley advised that Geri Albers , 925 Arbor, Menlo Park, had called the office to inform the Board she was enthusiastic about the proposed structures survey. G. Albers added that if more public agencies had done this type of planning in the past, there might not be a Jarvis-Gann Initiative now. She also felt the survey would save money in the long run and create a feeling of confidence among District constituents. IX. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Proposed Long Ridge Open Space Preserve (Long Ridge Ranch Property H. Grench introduced his report (R-78-15) dated April 20 , 1978 regarding the Proposed Long Ridge open Space Preserve (Long Ridge Ranch Property) , which consists of 390 acres located in San Mateo County (with a portion in Santa Cruz County) being offered to the District by a group of area residents. C. Britton described the terms of the proposed purchase, which at a price of $500 ,000 is considered a bargain sale by the District. He pointed out that the purchase agreement gives the District the option of withdrawing from the acquisition should Proposition 13 be approved by the voters on June 6 . J. Olson gave a slide presentation showing portions of the Long Ridge Ranch site. Meeting 78-10 Page five C. Britton introduced Dr. Bernard Silber and William Nichols , two of the property owners . Dr. Silber said he was delighted with the transaction, which would keep the property in open space. W. Nichols remarked that the contacts which the owners have had with the District staff have been very pleasant. R. Bishop expressed gratitude for the help of Tony Look in putting together this transaction. Janet Schwind, Skyline Boulevard, said private property owners in the area were concerned that members of the public respect private property. J. Olson responded that signs would be posted to advise people where private property began. Mark Schneider, 1759 Woodside Road, expressed concern that the reservoir on the site would be partially drained. J. Olson explained that the level would be lowered to reduce District liability. G. Jennings said he felt people drowned as much in shallow water as in deep water. A. Ginzton said she hoped the property would be part of a Skyline bicycle route. D. Jennings expressed her support for the acquisition, saying she felt it was a marvelous opportunity for the District. Motion: H. Turner moved adoption of Resolution No. 78-12 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Mid- peninsula Regional Open Space District Approving Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Long Ridge Open Space Preserve - Long Ridge Ranch Property) . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: H. Turner moved adoption of the use and management recommendations contained in the report (R-78-15) , and adoption of the name Long Ridge Open Space Pre- serve. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting 78-10 Page six B. Amended Claim for Damages , Land Community S. Norton introduced his memorandum (M-78-87) dated April 20, 1978 , regarding an Amended Claim for Damages from the Land Community received on April 10 , 1978 . He recommended the Board reject the amended claim on the basis it is wholly with- out merit, and that the Board direct staff to give appropriate notice of the decision. Motion: H. Turner moved approval of the recommendations con- tained in Legal Counsel 's memorandum (M-78-87) . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unani- mously. X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A. Letter from Anon Forrest re Land Community D. Wendin referred the Board to a letter he had received from Anon Forrest, a member of the Housing and Community Development Commission, regarding the possibility of leasing land to former Land Community residents. Attached to the letter was a draft reply prepared by the General Manager, which D. Wendin recom- mended be sent. R. Bishop and E. Shelley said they were concerned that the draft reply appeared to invite proposals. M. Schneider said he felt the Board should be open to such proposals, and that its approach to social uses was lacking. H. Turner stated the consensus that the letter be returned to the General Manager for appropriate redrafting. B. State College Site at Edgewood _Road H. Grench advised that the bill to declare remaining portions of the State College Site as surplus property was referred to the Government Organization Committee, which will probably give the bill a more favorable hearing than another committee. C. California Historic Preservation Conference H. Turner stated the consensus that the $25 registration fee for attendance at the forthcoming California Historic Preser- vation Conference would be paid for any Board member who would like to go. Meeting 78-10 Page seven D. Application to National Historic Register J. Olson reported that there are 7 or 8 dates each year when application can be made to include a structure on the Historic Register, and that 1 year's lead time should be allowed. K. Duffy said she would like further information on how compli- cated the entire process is , and how much work is involved. E. Plans for Renovation of Fremont older Ranchhouse J. Olson referred the Board to architect 's drawings of the plans proposed by Mr. Levine for renovation of the Fremont Older Ranch- house, which the Committee would review on May 8. S. Norton said he felt the Board should review decisions of the Committee and take formal action to concur or not concur with such decisions. H. Turner stated the consensus that K. Duffy would be responsible for reporting Committee activities to the Board. F. 50th Anniversary of Sempervirens Fund T. Look announced that a celebration would be held at the Marriott Hotel on May 6 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Sempervirens Fund, with Bill Press as the featured speaker. He invited Board and staff members to attend. XI . CLAIMS Motion: E. Shelley moved approval of the revised claims (C-78-8) dated April 26, 1978 , as presented. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board recessed to Executive Session at 10:23 P.M. to discuss land negotiations. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11 :27 P.M. Anne Cathcart Crosley District Clerk