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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19780524 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 78-12 AF 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. Meeting 78-12 Page two 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. Meeting 78-12 Page three 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. Meeting 78-12 Page four 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- Meeting 78-12 Page five 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.