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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19860409 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 86-08 AA_ Adw AW MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 9 , 1986 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Edward Shelley called the meeting to order at 7 : 40 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Harry Turner, and Richard Bishop, Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , Michael Foster, James Boland, and Emma Johnson. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS E. Johnson stated the Board had received the following written communica- tions : 1) a letter dated March 20 from Jobst Brandt regarding access to the ridges from Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Loma Prieta south to Mt. Madonna Park and urging the District to consider the area as a high priority open space goal, and 2) a letter received March 26 from Ross Henry , Executive Secretary of the Recreational Trails Committee of the California Department of Parks and Recreation stating the Committee ' s recommendation that the Board re- tain the right of eminent domain to acquire critical trail links within the District' s open space system. Staff 's draft replies from the President were attached. The President stated the consensus of the Board that staff proceed with replies to each letter, with a clarificiation to Mr. Jobst of where the District' s sphere of influence ends. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA E. Shelley stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus . V. BOARD BUSINESS 1. Resolution of Support for California Trail Days (Memorandum M-86-35 dated April 2 , 1986) D. Hansen stated that the Governor had proclaimed April 19 and 20 as the First California Trail Days and that the District is an official sponsor for projects on April 19 at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and May 3 at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve . He added that the Trails Information and Volunteer Center will coordinate the events and that the District' s Resolu- tion of Support would be used to foster further support and publicity. 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 86-08 Page two Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-23 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin- sula Regional Open Space District Supporting the First California Trail Days on April 19 and 20, 1986. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . 2. Proposed San Mateo County Ordinance Outlawing Sale and Use of Fireworks (Memorandum M-86-34 dated April 2, 1986) H. Grench reported on the proposed San Mateo County Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Nolan that would outlaw the sale and use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the County. H. Grench said that the District' s Legal Counsel had reviewed the ordinance and saw no negative effect on the District and that the ordinance, if passed, would be helpful to District Rangers in enforcing the District' s ban on fireworks at Preserves. Motion: N. Hankc, moved that the Board authorize the President to send the letter of support attached to the staff report for the proposed ordinance of San Mateo County. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. 3. Support of Proposition 43 (Memorandum M-86-32 dated April 1, 1986) H. Grench stated that the Board had previously placed an "A" priority on support of SB 806 which passed and will place before the voters at the June, 1986 primary election a $100,000, 000 bond issue known as the Community Parklands Act of 1986 . He said the District would be eligible for a block grant (s) in the range of $800, 000 to $900 , 000 according to preliminary information. He added that press releases will be sent to the media and that letters to the editors of local newspapers from the Board members would be helpful. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resoltuion 86-24 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Supporting Proposition 43 Which Places Before the Voters of California on June 3 , 1986 a Bond Measure to Provide Funding for Parks, Recreation and Open Space for Development, Restoration, Land Acquisition and Other Related Purposes. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. H. Grench reported that SB 1717 had moved out of Senate Natural Resources Committee and that SB 1685 had moved out of the Senate Local Government Committee. 4. Appointment of Auditor for 1985-1986 Fiscal Year (Memorandum M-86-37 dated April 2 , 1986) M. Foster noted that Deloitte, Haskins and Sells has served extremely well as the District' s auditors for 3 years and that the estimated cost of $6, 500 for the current year is competitive with fees of other auditors. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board appoint Deloitte, Haskins and Sells as the District' s auditors for fiscal year 1985- 1986. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . 5 . Scheduling of Special Meeting in April (Memorandum M-86-33 dated April 2, 1986) H. Grench stated that there are lengthy items to be considered by the Board at its next Regular Meeting of April 23 and recommended the Board schedule a Special Meeting on April 16. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board schedule a Special Meeting Meeting 86-08 Page three for April 16 at 7 : 30 P.M. at the District office for items listed in the staff report and other items the President wishes to place on the agenda. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS H. Grench reportea-THat the Budget Committee will meet at the District office at 4 : 15 P.M. on Monday, April 14, rather than Tuesday, April 15. He added that the Legislative Committee should schedule a meeting. It was agreed that the Legislative Committee would meet at 6 : 45 P.M. at the District office on April 16. He reminded the Board of the No-So- Annual Regional Park and Open Space District Conference in Monterey on May 17 and 18 and noted that members of the public may attend. E. Shelley stated the Board' s consensus that the question of authorization of Directors ' expenses would be placed on the April 16 agenda. D. Hansen reported that he and K. Duffy had attended a Los Gatos Park Commission meeting regarding trails fencing adjacent to the Novitiate. There had been a suggestion that a committee be established with the Commission, District, and neighbors to oversee the planning of the site and that he anticipates a letter will be forwarded to the Board with more information. He added that a field trip of the site has been tentatively scheduled for April 26. C. Britton announced that the Town of Los Gatos Council has passed a resolution accepting the open space and recreation easement over the Eilertsen property. E. Shelley reported on election results of the City Council of Mountain View and asked staff to draft letters of congratulations to the winners. N. Hanko reported on elections in East Palo Alto and asked that congratu- latory letters be drafted from her and H. Turner. H. Turner reported on the Portola Valley election, noting that the "rural" point of view was victorious and asked that letters be sent to the new council members. R. Bishop asked that letters of congratulations also be sent to the persons elected in the Redwood City Council race. VII . CLAIMS TI-otion: D. Wendin moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 86-07 . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . H. Haeussler asked about the claims for G.T.E. and DeHart' s Copy. J. Fiddes said she would report back to him on the two items. VIII . CLOSED SESSION The Boar 3-convened to Closed Session at 8 : 13 P.M. IX. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10 : 45 P.M. Emma Johnson Secretary