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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
OCTOBER 23 , 1985
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Teena Henshaw called the meeting to order at 7 :36 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, and
Nonette Hanko. Richard Bishop arrived at 7 :40 P.M.
Members Absent: Edward Shelley and Harry Turner.
Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean
Fiddes , Mary Hale , Stanley Norton, James Boland, Mary Gundert, Alice
Cummings , David Camp, Joyce Nicholas , and Doris Smith,
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) September 18 , 1985
R. Hanko stated that on page 3 , paragraph 2 of conclusion, Nita
Spangler 's name had been misspelled.
Motion: D. Wendin moved the approval of the minutes , as corrected ,
of the Special Meeting of September 18 , 1985 . K. Duffy
seconded the motion. The motion was passed 4 to 0 .
B) October 9 , 1985
D. Wendin questioned the statement on page 5 , paragraph 2 , that
there was no vote on the motion and subsequently requested the
statement be amended to read : "There was no vote on the motion,
but there was consensus on the motion. "
Motion: D. Wendin moved approval of the corrected minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 9 , 1985 . T. Henshaw seconded
the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 .
C) July 24 , 1985
j. Fiddles stated that a member of the public had contacted her
to point out an incorrect statement in the approved minutes of
July 24 , 1985 . She said the first sentence of paragraph one on
page 5 should be amended to read: "S. Norton used the map to show
that the portion in question of the Portola Heights Road is
entirely on District-owned land. "
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of July 24 , 1985 be ammended to reflect this change.
N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 .
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications .
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
T. Henshaw stated that the agenda as printed was adopted by Board
consensus .
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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V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications .
VI . OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Final Adoption of Interim Use and Management Plan for the Weber
Property Addition to the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
(Memorandum M-85-159 dated October 17 , 1985) - D. Hansen stated
that notification for this agenda item was sent to an extended
mailing list, but no further public comment was received. Julia
Larson, 2915 Evelyn Avenue, Merced, advised that her property is
adjacent to the Preserve and she raised questions concerning
parking, water , and whether future development of her land would
be curtailed because of District property on both sides. T.
Henshaw asked D. Hansen to discuss these subjects with her.
Eric Krebs , 119 La Honda Road, questioned whether the Weber
property would give alternate access to the Preserve, and C.
Britton responded that it would.
Bob Sheffield, 145 La Honda Road, owner of property immediately
adjacent to the Weber property, advised that upon checking with
the Water Resources Board he found that the District has water
rights on the former Weber property. He stated that he believes
his garage may be encroaching upon District property. C. Britton
advised that when the District 's Legal Intern completes a report,
C. Britton will get back to Mr. Sheffield on this matter. Mr.
Sheffield repeated his previous offer to use his kiosk in La Honda
to post District notices.
H. Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos , asked if the garage
question could be resolved if the property were dedicated as public
open space as proposed in the recommendation of the staff report.
H. Grench noted that this could result in a potential problem and
suggested that the Board postpone the dedication of the property
until the matter was resolved.
Motion: R. Bishop moved the adoption of the Interim Use and
Management Plan as contained in report R-85-47 for the
Weber property addition to the La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve and that the property be withheld from
dedication as public open space at this time. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
K. Duffy stated she wanted to be informed of staff action taken
to resolve the questions concerning the property line and parking
for the Preserve . *
B. Final Adoption of the Interim Use and Management Plan for the
Fernandez Property Addition to the Coal Creek Open Space Preserve
(Memorandum M-85-158 dated October 17 , 1985) - D. Hansen stated
that no further public comments had been received on the proposed
Interim Use and Managment Plan for the 10 . 6 acre addition.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Interim Use and
Management Plan as contained in report R-85-47 for the
Fernandez property addition to the Coal Creek Open Space
Preserve and dedicate the property as public open space.
D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
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C. Instructions to the Eminent Domain Policy Committee Regarding
Questionnaire (Memorandum M-85-157 dated October 16 , 1985) -
N. Hanko stated that, according to the results of the question-
naires which the Directors completed, there appeared to be suffi-
cient agreement among the Directors for the Committee to proceed
with drafting policy wording for improved property and make recom-
mendations regarding unimproved property. She noted that further
study by staff may be needed on some of the other items .
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Committee be charged to review
the results of the questionnaire and, where a clear Board
position exists , to return with proposed wording of
policies and, where no clear position exists , to return
with recommendations as to what further studies are
needed. D. Wendin seconded the motion.
Discussion: Discussion centered on whether the Board
would attempt to reach any consensus statements during
the evening 's meeting, and was subsequently decided it
would not be appropriate to try to reach consensus at
this time.
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
T. Henshaw requested that the Committee let her know when they
wanted to report back to the Board and said she would place it
on an agenda dedicated to the topic.
VII . NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposals for the Board of Directors Recognition of the Work of
District Docents (Memorandum M-85-154 dated October 2 , 1985) -
J. Nicholas reviewed some of the ways in which the docents had
been honored in the past. N. Hanko requested that the President
include a recess on the agenda for the meeting at which new do-
cents were introduced to the Board in order to permit the Direc-
tors to meet the docents . D. Wendin stated he did not like the
form letter method discussed in recommendation three.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt recommendations one,
two, four, and five presented in the staff report to show
appreciation to the District docents . N. Hanko seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
B. Review of the Use and Management Plan for the Picchetti Ranch Area
of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve (Report R-85-51 dated Octo-
ber 15 , 1985) - D. Hansen said that no property had been added to
the Preserve since the last Use and Management Plan review and
stated that the major item of emphasis had been the restoration of
the winery area. M. Gundert showed slides of the Picchetti Ranch
Area.
There was discussion concerning the lease which would allow the
Crippled Children's Society of Santa Clara County to utilize a
portion of the Picchetti Ranch Area as a riding ring. D. Hansen
stated that these plans are currently in a holding pattern based
on completion and approval of Outside Use Policies by the staff
and Board and that he would be meeting with the Crippled Children ' s
Society representative next week. Questions were also raised
concerning a trail through the former Consigny property, and D.
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Hansen noted that negotiations will continue with Santa Clara
County Parks and Recreation staff for a connecting trail through
this area.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Use
and Management Plan for the Picchetti Ranch Area as
contained in report R-85-51 . R. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
C . Proposed Historic Preservation Grant Application for Picchetti
Ranch (Memorandum M-85-161 dated October 17 , 1985) - D. Hansen
stated that through Proposition 18 another opportunity had been
provided to apply for funds which would be used to restore this
historic property. He said a previous grant request had been
turned down in 1981. Ronald and Rolayne Stortz , the lessees of
the winery complex were present, and Mr. Stortz stated they were
concerned about the dollar amount of their request and were looking
to the District for guidance as they do not want to prejudice the
grant. He noted that there was much more restoration work they
would like to do than they had envisioned initially.
Discussion centered on the grant application, how the State evalu-
ates the applications , and the appropriate amount of grant funds
to request. The members of the Board indicated the Stortzes should
work with District staff to determine the appropriate funding
request.
Motion: D. Wendin moved the adoption of Resolution 85-49 a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Approving the Application
and the Project Agreement for Historic Preservation Grant
Funds for the Picchetti Brothers Winery Rehabilitation
Project from the California Parks and Recreational Facil-
ities Act of 1984 , and that the General Manager and staff
work with the Stortzes to help determine the amount of the
grant application. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0 .
D. Proposed Annexation of Los Gatos Creek Park to Town of Los Gatos
(Memorandum M-85-155 dated October 11, 1985) - H. Grench stated
that the Town of Los Gatos was proceeding with the annexation of
170 acres of land owned in fee by the District.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board authorize the General
Manager to give consent on behalf of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District to the proposed annexation
of the approximately 170 acres of District land called
Los Gatos Creek Park. R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
E. Reappointment of Vince Garrod to Peninsula Open Space Trust Board
of Trustees (Memorandum M-85-160 dated October 18 , 1985)
Discussion centered on the term of the appointment and on the term
of the General Manager 's appointee to the POST Board of Trustees.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that consent be given to President Henshaw
to reappoint Vince Garrod to the POST Board of Trustees
for a three year term commencing in January 1986 when his
current term expires. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0 .
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F. Proposed Minor Change in Public Resources Code (Memorandum M-85-156
dated October 8 , 1985) - H. Grench reviewed the reasons for the
proposed change that would allow financial signatories to be desig-
nated by resolution.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the proposed amendment be included
in the current Legislative Program with a "B" priority.
R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
G. Proposed Expansion Planning Process for the Hassler Property (Mem-
orandum M-85-151 dated October 23 , 1985) - H. Grench reviewed his
proposed expanded planning process for the Hassler property and
M. Hale reviewed the public relations aspect of the outline , sug-
gesting the potential for public involvement in establishing a new
name for the site and using this opportunity to reach a new segment
of the population.
N.Hanko stated she felt there was a need for more balanced regional
representation on the proposed Public Advisory Committee and added
the Board of Directors should appoint three , rather than two, mem-
bers of the general public.
R. Bishop supported the name change idea, noting that if current
rules could be changed, the site should be named after former
Director George Seager. He suggested that a two-phase planning
approach be used which would, in phase one, have the site minimally
developed and to open the site to the public as soon as possible.
He said his phase one would include signing some trail development,
and parking atop the hill. He noted that phase two of the planning
process could provide for more elaborate planning for the site.
Discussion centered on public access to the site, trail routes
which could be developed, parking facilities for the Preserve, and
public participation in site development planning.
R. Bishop stressed that he would like initially to see a simple Use
and Management Plan for the Preserve and that it be open to the
public as soon as possible. D. Hansen noted that the site is sche-
duled to be opened to the public November 1 , 1985 and that a Use
and Management Plan review was scheduled for the site in early
1986 . T. Henshaw and N. Hanko stated their desire to tour the
area.
D. Wendin stated his position that development of the Preserve
should be in two phases with phase one being the normal use and
management planning with added emphasis on public relations and
phase two calling for more planning for the site, as was done for
Skyline Ridge.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board direct staff to return
with a more formal two phase planning proposal along the
lines outlined in the staff report. R. Bishop seconded
the motion.
Discussion: H. Grench highlighted the reasons he had
recommended the more detailed planning study process that
incorporated significant public participation.
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
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VIII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
H. Grench reported on the visit of Mayor Ruth Correll and her husband
of Boulder , Colorado , on October 18 . He said they were given a tour
of the District which was followed by lunch at Picchetti Ranch Area.
D. Hansen stated that the Hassler site was slated to be open to the
public on November 1, 1985. A reseeding contract had been awarded
for the areas in need of revegetation. He also noted that the re-
seeding project in Mount Umunhum area had been completed and looked
quite good, however, further hand work was needed.
D. Hansen reported on a workshop meeting at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve which was sponsored by POST for the purpose of obtaining
input for planning for environmental education uses of the Preserve.
He said the meeting was attended by approximately 25 environmental
planners and educators , and POST will arrange follow-up meetings to
continue the planning processes , a written report will be prepared to
summarize the meeting, and he will notify members of the Board of
future meetings .
D. Hansen advised that a meeting will be held Thursday evening,
October 24 , at the Saratoga Summit fire station for the purpose of
exploring ways to deal with the speeding problem on Skyline Boulevard.
He noted that the radar gun cannot be used on Skyline Boulevard by the
California Highway Patrol.
K. Duffy noted that the entrance to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open
Space Preserve parking lot is difficult to find-,-`and advised that signs
should be posted alerting motorists of the entrance.
IX. CLAIMS
Motion: N. Hanko moved approval of Revised Claims 85-21 . R. Bishop
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
X. CLOSED SESSION
S. Norton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in Closed
Session fell under subdivision (b) (1) of Government Code Section
54956 . 9 . The Board recessed to Closed Session at 9 : 45 P.M.
XI . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11: 10 P.M.
Doris Smith
Secretary
CORRECTIONS TO MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 1986
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 23 , 1985
Motion: N. Hanko moved the approval of the minutes of October 23 ,
1985 . T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
Discussion: K. Duffy noted that at the bottom of page 2
following the first motion, the minutes read : "K. Duffy
stated she wanted to be informed of staff action taken to
resolve the questions concerning the property line and
parking for the Preserve. " Discussion centered on how such
a request would be handled by staff and whether the Board
members as a whole had wanted to be informed of staff ' s
action in the matter.
T. Henshaw, with the Board ' s concurrence , said that the
minutes should be amended to read: "Staff should report bac'K
to the Board regarding action taken concerning the property
line and parking for the Preserve. "
K. Duffy indicated that on page 6 , under Informational
Reports , her concern was the location of the parking lot
entrance to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and
that it was a dangerous entrance. She requested the words
"and dangerous" be added after the word "find . "
The motion to approve the minutes as amended passed 5 to 0 ,
with E. Shelley abstaining because he was absent at the
October 23 meeting.