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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19841219 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 84-28 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECEMBER 19, 19847 MINUTES I . ROLL CALL President Daniel Wendin called the meeting to order at 7 : 40 P.M. Members Present: Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Harry Turner, Katherine Duffy, and Richard Bishop. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, Del Woods, Stanley Norton, and Emma Johnson WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS E. Johnson stated that the Board had received the following written commu- nications: 1) a letter dated November 16 , 1984 from Portola Heights Association expressing its concern for proposed trails involving Lambert and Peters Creeks as well as other trails which would impact the Association' s Long Ridge properties; 2) a letter dated December 13 , 1984 from Gloria Sarin commenting on the GRC report and enclosing her research paper on environmental education and nature study programs available through public recreation departments in Santa Clara County, and 3) a letter dated December 14 from Richard Bullis regarding MROSD plans for trails in the area adjacent to Skyline Boulevard and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. R. Bishop stated the Board' s consensus that a letter drafted by staff be sent to Portola Heights Association. The letters from Gloria Sarin and Richard Bullis were also referred to staff. ADOPTION OF AGENDA D. Wendin stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Fisse, Star Route 2, Box 402 , La Honda, asked if the building material on Coal Creek Open Space Preserve was from the demolition of the former Rose property. D. Hansen responded that some was from another location, and that it will all be removed. Thomas Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View asked when the Board intends to implement the new State law regarding the Brown Act. H. Grench answered that the District will implement new procedures in January or February and will be very careful until then not to violate the new law. V. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Proposed Addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Martin Property) C. Britton, referring to report R-84-54 dated December 13 , 1984 , stated that the purchase price for the 3 . 3 acres is $100, 000 and is considered to be at the lower end of the value range based on real estate sales in the area. 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 Meeting 84-28 Page two D. Hansen said that the acquisition will give the District flexibility in trails planning and that the District will work with the Town of Portola Valley in developing the trails plan. T. Kavanaugh asked if Portola Valley will be participating in purchasing the property. C. Britton responded that the acquisition is not high in the Town ' s priorities, and the Town will not be participating. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 84-50, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary to Closing of the Transaction (windy Hill Open Space Preserve-- Lands of Martin) . N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board tentatively adopt the use and management recommendations contained in report R-84-54 , in- cluding naming the property as an addition to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the property as public open space. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion pased 7 to 0. B. Proposed Addition to Coal Creek Open Space Preserve (Hybl Property) C. Britton summarized report R-84-53 dated December 13 , 1984 , noting that a voluntary settlement had been reached with the property owner and that the final terms of purchase will be by stipulated judgment. He said that a $208 , 000 deposit was made and that Board approval was necessary for an additional $17 , 000 to make up the difference between the deposit and the $225, 000 arrived at by mutual consent as a fair price. D. Hansen reviewed the status of the use and management plan for the site which had been considered by the Board at its January 25, 1984 meeting. Discussion centered on notification of adjoining owners who had been notified when the Board had adopted a Resolution of Public Necessity to acquire the property. R. Bishop suggested that, since this action is very much like a new purchase, adjoining landowners should be re- notified and the final adoption of the interim use and management plan be held over until after the notification. D. Wendin added that the spirit of the Rules of Procedure would require another notification of adjoining owners. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board authorize expenditure of an additional $17 , 000 for acquisition of the Hybl property. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the use and management recommendations contained in report R-84-53 , tentatively name the site as an addition to Coal Creek Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the parcel as public open space. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 84-28 Page three Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the settlement of the lawsuit involving the Hybl property for $225, 000 and authorize staff and counsel to enter into a stipulated judg- ment for the acquisition of the property. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. C. Annual Review of Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan Review Schedule D. Hansen summarized report R-84-55 dated December 13 , 1984 , noting that the format includes current plans and proposed changes. He said Purisima Creek Open Space Preserve had been moved up in rank due to significant additions to the Preserve and that La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve had been added but is not highly emphasized. Major emphasis of the Plan would include recreational development at Skyline Ridge, Purisima Creek Redwoods, Kennedy Road Area, and, to a lesser degree, Los Gatos Creek, San Mateo County Baylands, Hassler, and Long Ridge Open Space Preserves. D. Woods explained the legends used in the chart and funding priorities for each Preserve. There was some discussion about whether to move Hassler to a higher priority. H. Turner asked staff to evaluate moving the Preserve to a higher position, but subsequently withdrew the request when his ques- tions were answered. H. Turner suggested that staff look for outside leadership to restore the windmill at Windmill Pasture. H. Grench noted that staff had looked for an individual to lead such a group effort. D. Wendin stated the Board' s wish that staff provide explanations of the Special Projects on the Site Emphasis Chart. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the revised Relative Site Emphasis Plan and the 1985 Use and Management Plan Review Schedule as contained in report R-84-55 and amended at the meeting. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VI . CLAIMS I Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve revised claims 84-23 . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VII. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 9: 10 P.M. VIII . ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11 : 44 P.M. Emma Johnson Secretary