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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
M I N U T E S 375 Distel Circle
May 24 , 1978 Los Altos , CA
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by President Turner at 7 : 38 P.M.
Members Present : Richard Bishop, Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green,
Nonette Hanko, Edward Shelley, Harry Turner and Daniel Wendin.
Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Jon Olson, Craig Britton,
Anne Crosley and Stanley Norton.
II. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
H. Grench introduced Nancy McComb, who is acting as Public Commun-
ications Coordinator while Carroll Harrington is on leave.
C. Britton introduced Julie Batenburg, Land Acquisition Secretary,
and Barbara West, summer intern.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of April 26 , 1978..
Motion: R. Bishop moved approval of the minutes of April 26 , 1978
as presented. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Crosley referred the Board to the following Written Communica-
tions : (a) a letter dated May 12 , 1978 from Gerald D. Marcus in
appreciation of the acquisition of the Long Ridge Ranch property;
(b) a letter dated May 18 , 1978 from the County of Santa Clara
regarding a meeting on May 26 to discuss fiscal impact problems
that may occur if Proposition 13 is approved at the June 6 elec-
tion; and (c) letters from Purusha Obluda and Mark Schneider,
dated May 19 and May 18 , respectively, regarding fire and police
protection of the Page Mill Road area.
H. Turner stated the consensus that the Board would leave to
staff' s discretion any replies to the Written Communications.
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V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
H. Turner stated the consensus that the agenda be adopted as
prepared.
VI. ORAL COMMUN I CATIONS
Geri Albers, 925 Arbor, Menlo Park, suggested the Concessions
Committee should take into consideration all possible alterna-
tives for the use of a site when studying a proposal for a
specific use. E. Shelley invited Ms. Albers to attend the
next Committee meeting, since it is important that this type
of planning be included.
G. Albers also suggested that the Board set time elements for
its Committees so that issues are not forgotten. H. Turner
said time limitations are set when the Board is interested in
considering an issue within a certain time period.
VII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Claim for Damages (Greg Estes)
Motion: R. Bishop moved to deny the claim for damages from
Greg Estes et al and direct staff to give appropriate notice
of this decision. D. Wendin seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
B. Progress Report on Use and Management Plan of Foothills Open
Space Preserve
J. Olson introduced his report (R-78-16) dated May 1, 1978 ,
regarding a Progress Report on the Use and Management Plan of
Foothills Open Space Preserve. He recommended that the policy
and management recommendations previously approved by the Board
be continued for 1978, with the understanding that the fire lane
sign on the site be removed during the winter months.
H. Turner stated the concurrence of the Board with the Land
Manager's recommendations.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED
A. Presentation of Draft Stevens Creek Plan
J. Olson introduced his memorandum (M-78-103) dated May 17 , 1978 ,
regarding a Presentation of the Draft Stevens Creek Plan to the
Board by Jeff Grote of the Planning Collaborative consultant firm.
He added that the District' s interest is in the relationship of
its proposed baylands acquisition to Mountain View Shoreline
Regional Park and potential local and regional trails.
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Jeff Grote, Planning Collaborative, described the draft plan to
the Board, pointing out the proposed reconfiguration of the bay
channel , the gradual raising of the levee to approximately
eight feet for purposes of protecting against the 100-year
flood, and the opportunities for passive recreation.
Robert Mark, 725 Cowper, Palo Alto, said he objected to the
proposed levee height.
H. Turner asked Mr. Grote to take into consideration Board and
staff objections to the proposed levee. J. Grote advised that
a tour of the area would probably take place sometime next month
on a Saturday, and that the Board would be invited to attend.
IX. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Progress ReE2rt on Use and Management of Monte Bello 22en
Space Preserve/Pict hett! Ranch Area
J. Olson introduced his report (R-78-18) dated May 18 , 1978 ,
regarding the Progress Report on the Use and Management of Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve/Picchetti Ranch Area. He recommended
that the Board adopt the following supplemental use and manage-
ment recommendations for the site: (a) establishment of a site
committee to explore preservation and interpretational poten-
tial, and possible funding sources, for structures on the site;
(b) designation of a group parking area where the former rid-
ing ring was located, with blading of 100 feet of driveway;
and (c) continuation of summer day camp program agreements
with the Cities of Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
In response to a question from R. Mark, J. Olson explained
that some projects have not been completed as scheduled due
to other priorities and vandalism problems.
Motion: R. Bishop moved approval of the recommendations con-
tained in the Land Manager's report (R-78-18) for
the Use and Management of Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve/Picchetti Ranch Area. B. Green seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Contract with POST
C. Britton introduced H. Grench' s memorandum (M-78-93) dated
May 18 , 1978 , regarding a proposed contract with POST (Pen-
insula Open Space Trust) . He recommended that the Board
approve the contract, which provides for the District to grant
$12, 000 to POST which would be providing certain services,
in particular the solicitation of gifts on the District' s
behalf.
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C. Britton referred the Board to several minor corrections in
the contract.
R. Mark said he did not feel the District should be giving money
for administrative expenses to POST. He questioned the value
of the Land Endowment Specialist position and negotiations con-
sultant, and expressed his surprise at the method by which the
POST Board chose an Executive Director.
R. Bishop responded that people are more likely to give money
for land acquisition than for administrative expenses.
H. Grench said the intention is to help POST out his year and
next, but after that, POST would not have District support.
He added that efforts to attract gifts can be extremely time-
consuming.
R. Augsburger, POST Executive Director, said POST must establish
its credibility and a good track record, and will need the
support of the District at first.
H. Grench added that the Land Endowment Specialist was responsible
for creating POST, and he was certain that contacts established
through the negotiations consultant would pay off in the future.
R. Mark suggested POST could attract "seed money" from people who
cannot afford to make large donations , but who want to help.
Gordon Jennings, 1141 Woodside Road, Woodside , was concerned that
the contract did not adequately specify the services to be
provided the District by POST. D. Wendin assured him the wording
was comprehensive.
N. Hanko pointed out that the District was not adding to its
expenses since the Land Endowment Specialist position was being
phased out as of July 1, 1978 .
Motion: B. Green moved approval of the Agreement between POST
and the District as corrected. D. Wendin seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Correction of Borrowing Resolution and Note with Union Bank
A. Crosley introduced her memorandum (M-78-105) dated May 18, 1978 ,
recommending Correction of the Borrowing Resolution and Note with
Union Bank, which the bank has requested since one of the original
signatories , George F. Seager, is no longer on the Board.
Motion: N. Hanko moved approval of Resolution No. 78-13 , a Reso-
lution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Approving Borrowing Resolu-
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tion (Union Bank) . H. Turner seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
X. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Status of Bill Regarding State College Site
H. Grench advised that the Senate Government Organization
Committee did not clear the proposed bill to release the State
College property to the District and San Mateo County at half
its appraised fair market value. He said the bill would be
amended to try, to get it out of Committee.
B. National Urban Recreation Study_
H. Grench referred the Board to the National Urban Recreation Study
Executive Report, which he said was interesting to read and
had implications for funding of District projects.
C. California Conservation Corps Application
J. Olson said the District was applying for a crew of Corps workers
to work for the District. He said staff would be submitting a
contract for Board approval at a future meeting.
D. Bay Conservation and Development Commission Hearings
J. Olson advised the Board of forthcoming public hearings to be
held on the Bay Conservation and Development Commission public
access plans, maps for which are displayed at the District.
The hearings will be at 7 :30 P.M. on June 8 at the Palo Alto Inter-
pretive Center and on June 14 at the Foster City City Hall.
E. Palo Alto Zoning Changes
D. Wendin pointed out that N. Hanko was successful in persuading
the Palo Alto Planning Commission to approve the District's request
regarding the zoning of MROSD lands.
XI . CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved approval of the revised claims (C-78-10)
dated May 24 , 1978 as presented. D. Wendin seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 9 : 25 P.M. to discuss
land negotiations.
XIII . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 10 :12 P.M.
Anne Cathcart Crosley
District Clerk
B. Minutes of May 24 , 1978
Robert Mark, 725 Cowper, Palo Alto, asked that the minutes be
corrected on page four, second paragraph to reflect that he was
surprised at the POST Board that was chosen, not at the method
. .-.--- —" by which the POST Director was chosen.
Gordon Jennings , 1141 Woodside Road, Woodside, asked that the
minutes on page four, paragraph eight of the minutes be changed
so that it did not state that he was "assured. "
Motion: H. Turner moved approval of the minutes of May 24 , 1978
with the above corrections. K. Duffy seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.