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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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