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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
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
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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
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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