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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
M I N U T E S
June 25, 1980 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , California
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Green at
7: 34 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green,
Edward Shelley, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop.
Member Absent: Nonette Hanko.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Steven Sessions ,
Charlotte MacDonald, Jean Fiddes, Cynthia DiGiovanni, Pat Starrett,
Susan Bayerd, Stanley Norton, and Michael Foster.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 28, 1980
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes as presented.
D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
B. May 31, 1980
D. Wendin requested that the minutes reflect that he arrived for the
meeting at 11:15 A. M.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the revised minutes.
D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. June 3, 1980
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes as presented.
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
D. June 11, 1980
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes as presented.
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 80-14 Page Two
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
B. Green stated she had received a letter from Russell Cahill
explaining that he was leaving his post as Director of the
California Department of Parks and Recreation. She stated the
Board' s consensus that a letter be sent to Mr. Cahill on
behalf of the Board of Directors thanking him for his excellent
service.
J. Fiddes indicated there were no additional written communications.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
H. Grench requested that an Executive Session be included on the
agenda after Item One of New Business with Action Requested.
The revised agenda was adopted by consensus.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
VI. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Addition to Fremont older Open Space Preserve (Garrod
Property)
C. Britton introduced report R-80-34 , dated June 12 , 1980, re-
garding the opportunity to purchase approximately 118 acres
of land that would become an addition to the Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve. He noted that a great deal of Garrod
family history was connected with the property and introduced
members of the Garrod family at the meeting. He stated that
the property was being offered to the District at the bargain
price of $1,025,000 and noted that, in accordance with the
District's gifts recognition policy, two areas, Nob Hill and
Maisie Peak, would be identified and signed according to the
wishes of the Garrod family.
S. Sessions showed slides of the property and reviewed the use
and management recommendations contained in the report. He
noted that staff recommended that the site be dedicated as
open space land.
Motion: K. Duffy moved the adoption of Resolution 80-28, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
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 (Fremont Older Open Space Preserve - Garrod
Property) . B.Green seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt the use and management
recommendations contained in the report, dedicate the
property as open space, and adopt Fremont Older Open
Space Preserve as the official name of the site. R. Bishop
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting 80-14 Page Three
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 7 :55 P.M.
The Board reconvened for the public meeting at 9 :00 P.M.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
B. Proposed Addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve (Maridon
Property)
C. Britton introduced report R-80-33, dated June 12, 1980, regarding
the opportunity to purchase approximately 169 acres of land on
Monte Bello Ridge that would become an addition to the Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve. He noted that the property had been in the
Maridon family for over 100 years and stated that District would
acquire a 15/16th in the property at the price of $267. 187.50
He said that the whereabouts of one family member, who owned a
1/16th interest in the property, was unknown.
S. Sessions reviewed the use and management recommendations
contained in the report, noting that the property contained two
important trail links. He said that an expenditure of $2000
would be required to reopen Stevens Canyon Road to allow public
access to the property and that a plaque identifying the property
as the site of the Maridon Homestead of 1875 would be placed
on the property. He noted that staff recommended that the
property be dedicated as open space land.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the adoption of Resolution 80-29 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance
of 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 (Monte Bello open
Space Preserve - Maridon Property) . B. Green seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board of Directors dedicate
the property as open space, adopt the use and management
recommendations in the staff report, and adopt Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve as the official name of the
site. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
C. Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Mindling-Harrison Property)
C. Britton introduced report R-80-35 , dated June 17, 1980 , regarding
the opportunity to acquire approximately 121 acres of land in two
parcels outside the Town of Los Gatos. He noted that the 41 acre
parcel would be sold to the District for $120,000 and the adjacent
80 acre parcel would be a gift to the District. He stated that the
80 acre parcel contained the geologic feature known as Priest
Rock. He noted that the property would be an addition to the
Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Meeting 80-14 4e Four
S. Sessions reviewed the use and management recommendations
contained in the report, noting that the property was in-
cluded in the Santa Clara County Trails Plan. He stated that
staff was recommending that the property not be dedicated
as open space since it was separatedfrom existing portions
of the Preserve and to allow for possible trading of develop-
ment rights.
Motion: E. Shelley moved the adoption of Resolution 80-30, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant
to District, Authorizing officer to Execute Certificate
of Acceptance of Gift Deed to District, and Authorizing
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents
Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
(Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Mindling-Harrison
Property) . D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board of Directors adopt the
interim use and management recommendations, adopt
Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Priest Rock Area
as the unofficial name of the site, and withhold the
acquisition from dedication. B. Green seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Proposed Land and Water Fund Application
H. Grench reviewed report R-80-36, dated June 18 , 1980, regarding
the submission of a Land and Water Concervation Fund application
for grant funds to help acquire the McNiel property as an
addition to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. He noted that
a procedure called waiver of retroactivity would allow the
District to proceed with the acquisition of the property while
waiting to hear about the grant.
Motion: K. Duffy moved the adoption of Resolution 80-31, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Approving the Application
for Land and Water Conservation Funds —Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve Addition Project. B. Green seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
E. Renewal of Office Space Lease
H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-80-47, dated June 17, 1980, re-
garding the renewal of the District's lease for its office
space at 375 Distel Circle. He noted that term of the current
office space lease ends on November 1, 1980 .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board of Directors authorize
staff to negotiate an extension of the District's lease for
its office space in Suite D-1, 375 Distel Circle, for five
years, or a part thereof with renewal privileges, and
return to the Board for possible approval. D. Wendin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting 80-14 Page Five
F. Consolidation of District Election
J. Fiddes reviewed memorandum M-80-48 , dated June 20, 1980, re-
garding the calling of an election for Wards 3, 4, and 7 and
the request for consolidation services from Santa Clara and
San Mateo Counties for the November 4 General Election. She
noted that a change in the Election Code requires a nomination
period of 113 to 88 days prior the General Election and
reviewed the Board's policy, established in 1978 , on the
payment of candidates ' statements.
Motion: B. Green moved adoption of Resolution 80-32 , a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Calling Election and Requesting
Consolidation (Santa Clara County) . E. Shelley seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: B. Green moved adoption of Resolution 80-33, a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Calling Election and Requesting
Consolidation (San Mateo County) . H. Turner seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
S. Sessions reported that a presentation had been scheduled for
Monday, June 30, 1980, to discuss the proposed controlled burn
program for the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve with residents
within a one-half mile radius of the proposed project area. He
said the meeting would begin at 7 :30 P.M. at the Saratoga Summit
CDF Station.
S. Sessions stated that he had been contacted by staff of the
American Youth Hostel and noted a staff member from the organization
would be in attendance at the July 9, 1980 Board meeting to
discuss the use of some of the Hassler Health Home buildings for
a youth hostel.
S. Sessions reported a case of vandalism at Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve involving the sawing-off of stiles on Wildcat
Canyon Trail. He noted there had been horse traffic on the
trail prior to the replacement of the stiles.
S. Sessions noted that CALTRANS had started replacing their signs
on Skyline Boulevard with smaller signs that read "No Parking -
9 P.M. to 6 A.M. " .
H. Grench reported on current legislation of interest to the
District including AB 3299, AB 2314 , SB 1627, SB 1584, and the
new $285 million park bond measure for the November ballot.
B. Green reported on the June 22, 1980 docent celebration held
on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
Meeting 80-14 Page Six
X. CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved the adoption of the Revised Claims
C-80-11, dated June 25, 1980 . D. Wendin seconded
the motion.
Discussion: K. Duffy requested that her $8. 51 private
vehicle expense claim, which had been denied at a
previous meeting, be added to the Revised Claims.
She noted that staff had arranged a special land tour
for some of the Directors,and when she arrived for the
tour, she was asked by staff if her car could be used
for the tour since staff did not have a car large
enough to hold the group.
Amended Motion: R. Bishop amended his motion to include K. Duffy's
claim for $8. 51. D. Wendin concurred with the addition
of the claim.
Discussion: B. Green suggested that the next Budget Com-
mittee investigate the private vehicle expenses that
Directors incur, especially in light of rising gasoline
costs. The amended motion passed on the following vote:
AYES: K. Duffy, D. Wendin, B. Green, H. Turner, and
R. Bishop.
NOES: E. Shelley
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 9 :50 P.M.
The Board reconvened for the public meeting at 10 :50 P.M. and
announced that it would be necessary to continue their Executive
Session to Wednesday, July 2, 1980, at 7 :30 P.M. at the District
office.
The Board convened at 7 :40 P.M. on Wednesday, July 2, 1980 at
the District office for the continuance of the June 25, 1980
Executive Session.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 9 :40 P.M. on July 2, 1980.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
CORRECTIONS TO MINUTES OFJy�C ^�
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 25. 1980
E. Shelley requested that the minutes indicate that he voted
against approving the Revised Claims C-80-11 (Page Six-CLAIMS)
because of claim 1179 to Katherine Duffy for $8.5l ,tor a pri-
vate vehicle expense.
Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the revised minutes of
June 25, 1980. B. Green seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
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