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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
JULY 11 , 1984
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Katherine Duffy, Teena Henshaw, Nonette Hanko, and
Richard Bishop.
Members Absent: Harry Turner and Edward Shelley.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald,
Stanley Norton, Doris Smith, James Boland, Mona Bechard, and Emma Johnson.
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 6, 1984
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes of June 6, 1984. T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 with N. Hanko abstaining
because of her absence from the June 6, 1984 meeting.
B. June 13, 1984
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes of June 13, 1984. T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 with N. Hanko abstaining
because of her absence from the June 13, 1984 meeting.
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
E. Johnson stated the following communications had been received:
1 ) a letter dated June 29, 1984 from Congressman Ed Zschau reiterating his support to
save the Hassler buildings and stating he had asked for an independent review by
the Keeper of the Register for historic status;
2) a letter dated June 2, 1984 from Edmond and Barbara Kyser of Portola Valley supporting
the preservation of the Hassler buildings for an art and nature center; and
3) a memo dated June 27, 1984 from the Renzel Re-Election Committee supporting the
conservationist ideals of Frances Brenner and donating the excess contributions
from Emily Renzel 's campaign for Palo Alto City Council . A draft response to this
memo had been included in the packet materials.
N. Hanko volunteered to acknowledge the donation to the Brenner Fund in behalf of the
Board.
D. Wendin requested the record show that Gordon Jennings had offered to donate funds
for an equestrian entrance at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and expressed
the Board' s appreciation.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D. Wendin stated the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
D. Hansen introduced Doris Smith, the new Secretary in the Open Space Management
Program, and J. Boland introduced Mona Bechard, the new District Ranger.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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VI . SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
T. Henshaw reviewed memorandum M-84-13 dated January 31 , 1984, noting the Board
had voted to amend the Rules of Procedure to include the recitation of the Pledge
and showing of slides at two Board meetings during the year. She introduced
Brownie members from Troop #574 of Mountain View who led the attendants in the
Pledge, which was followed by a brief slide show of District preserves by
C. MacDonald.
VII . OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
(Lands of Carter)
D. Hansen summarized memorandum M-84-62 dated June 27, 1984, noting that escrow
had closed on the property and the District had received no additional public
comments.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt the interim use and management plan
contained in report R-84-23. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board withhold the property from dedication.
R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Roberti-Z'berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Grant for Fiscal Year 1984-85
C. Britton reviewed report R-84-34 dated July 5, 1984. He said the Roberti-Z'berg
Fund had been used in the past to assist in the acquisition of the Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve, Edgewood County Park, and the Hassler property and
that staff is recommending the current allocation of $196,751 to the District be
used to assist in the acquisition of the Los Gatos Creek Park project.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 84-31 , a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Roberti-Z'berg
Urban Open Space and Recreation Program (Los Gatos Creek Park Acquisi-
tion Project). N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
B. Waiver of Right of First Refusal on Consigny Property Adjacent to Picchetti Ranch
Area
C. Britton referred to report R-84-33 dated June 27, 1984 and noted that Mr.
Consigny is proposing to refinance his remaining 10 acres. He explained the waiver
applies only to the refinancing of the property and will not affect the District's
interest in the area or the terms of the restriction agreement.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board waive the District's Right of First Refusal
and authorize the President of the Board to sign the relinquishment as
required by the title company. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
C. Appointment of Peace Officer
D. Hansen reviewed memorandum M-84-63 -dated July 2, 1984. He said that Mona
Bechard has completed the necessary courses required to qualify her as a peace
officer.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 84-32, a Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Appointing Peace Officer. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
R. Bishop displayed the plaque the District had received from the Sequoia Audubon
Society for the preservation of open space and accepted the award in behalf of the
Board.
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D. Wendin discussed the review of the, District policy on dogs on preserves . He
stated the Board's consensus that the matter will be referred to the Dog Committee
at the next Board meeting and noted that any in-depth discussion on the policy will
be by that Committee. He suggested staff notify persons who had requested notifica-
tion on the matter, specifically stating that the report will be reviewed by the Board
and then referred to the Dog Committee which will have a hearing in the future. He
added the Board's expectation that staff will notify persons on the Fremont Older
notification list regarding the Dog Committee meeting. There was a brief discussion
about increasing the Committee's membership to three Directors , and D. Wendin stated
his .intention to appoint K. Duffy to the Committee at the July 25 meeting.
H. Grench noted the District had received from Tom Tabor copies of reports from
Natural History students on use of Skyline Ridge. The letters were circulated to the
Board.
H. Grench reported that nomination period for Directors in Wards 3, 4 and 7 will
open July 16 and close at 5 P.M. on August 10. He added that forms are available
from the District Clerk during normal office hours.
J. Boland noted that District sites were busy on the Fourth of July, with no major
incidents.
D. Hansen reported that 95 visitors to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve had
signed up for trail maintenance work on the former Cho property on July 14.
D. Hansen reported the first public meeting on the Skyline Ridge Master Plan will
be held on July 18 at 7:30 P.M. at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 South
Rengstorff. R. Bishop asked if there were any way to receive a summary or minutes
of the meeting. D. Hansen responded that a summary will be available for the next
regular Board meeting.
D. Wendin stated he had represented the Board at a meeting of the Hidden Villa Advisory
Council and presented information on the District's easement program.
D. Wendin stated the District Clerk is gathering information on Spanish-language
translation of election materials and the impact on the District of the Secretary of
State's recent decision. An informational report will be presented at the next
Board meeting.
X. CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of Revised Claims 84-12. D. Wendin seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
XI. CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 8:20 P.M.
XII . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 10:18 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Secretary