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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
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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 .
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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