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NAM 0 0M Meeting 88-21
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135
201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040
(415)949-5500
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 28 , 1988
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Katherine Duffy called the meeting to order at 7 : 32 P .M.
Members Present: Richard Bishop, Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw,
Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Katherine Duffy and Gerry Andeen.
Members Absent: None .
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, David Hansen, Mary Hale, Walter
Goggin, James Boland, and Emma Johnson.
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 14 , 1988
K. Duffy noted that G. Andeen had been present during part of the
Closed Session, arriving at 6 : 00 P.M.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the minutes of
September 14 , 1988 as amended. T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
E. Johnson stated that the Board had received a letter, dated Septem-
ber 16 , 1988 , from Supervisor Dianne McKenna, Chairperson of the Santa
Clara County Transit District Board updating the District on the
County' s efforts to improve the stability of Monte Bello Road.
President K. Duffy, with the Board ' s concurrence , stated that no
response was necessary.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications .
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
K. Duffy stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus .
VI . BOARD BUSINESS
A. Proposed McPherson Space
Preserve (Report R-88-113 dated_September _ql_, 198_8)
W. Goggin reported that the 26 . 6 acre parcel of undeveloped land
is a portion of an inholding surrounded by District land and that
the purchase price is $50, 000 .
D. Hansen showed slides of the property, noting that the parcel
is located on a ridge and is a significant part of the viewshed.
He said that the property is adjacent to the former Marden
Herbert Grench,General Manager;Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena.Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop
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property and is within the designated corridor of the proposed
Bay Area Ridge Trail .
D. Hansen said that staff was recommending the property be
designated as a Conservation Management Unit, that private
property signs and boundary plaques be installed, and that the
unimproved road be used for patrol purposes .
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-43 ,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin-
sula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Accep-
tance 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 or Appropriate to Closing of
the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve -
Lands of McPherson et al . ) . R. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan, tentatively name
the property as an addition to the Mt. Umunhum
Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate
its intention to withhold the property from dedication
at this time. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0 .
B . Proposed Peninsula Open Space Trust Property Addition to La Honda
Creek _Open Sp (Report R-88-110 dated_ Stember_15,
1988)
W. Goggin reported that the 0 . 39 acre parcel is surrounded by La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and fronts on Skyline Boulevard
between Bear Gulch Road and La Honda Road. He said the property
is offered as a gift from Peninsula Open Space Trust.
D. Hansen said that the property is within the Skyline Scenic
Corridor and has potential for future connections between La
Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and Wunderlich County Park.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-44 ,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin-
sula Regional Open Space District Accepting Gift of
Real Property and Authorizing Execution of Certificate
of Acceptance with Respect Thereto (La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve - Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust) .
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0 .
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan, tentatively name
the property as an addition to La Honda Creek Open
Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate
the property as public open space . T. Henshaw seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-45,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin-
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sula Regional Open Space District Expressing Its
Appreciation to Peninsula Open Space Trust. R. Bishop
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
C. Proposed Schwabacher and Rosenberg Property Addition to Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve�b Exchange of Land (Report R-88-111
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dated September 14 , 1988
W. Goggin reported that the basic transaction on this parcel has
been completed, but negotiations are continuing regarding the
development rights on the former Melton property.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that this agenda item be continued to
a future Board meeting. T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
D. Request for Authorization to Re-Solicit Truck Bids (Report R-88-
114 dated September 22, 1988)
D. Hansen reported that staff received no bids on its earlier
solicitation because vehicles matching the specifications are not
available .
J. Boland said that the ranger staff needs the trucks as soon as
possible because of recent additions to the staff and recommended
modifying the specifications to allow purchase of a similar
American-made vehicle.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board authorize staff to re-
solicit competitive bids with less restrictive specifi-
cations for three four-wheel drive light utility
trucks . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
E. Rejection of Bids for Installation of Underground Gasoline Tank
at Skyline Ridge Open Space Pr�p_s_p�ryp e ort R-88-112 dated
SeptemberL9_8 41
D. Hansen reported that the three bids received were double the
cost estimated by District consultants .
J. Boland said the consultants had not included the cost of labor
in their estimate. He recommended that the project be postponed
for six months to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of an under-
ground tank at the Skyline Ranger Office .
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board reject all bids received
for the installation of the fueling system at Skyline
Ridge Open Space Preserve. R. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
VII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
H. Grench reported that five staff members attended an Open Space
Conference in Boulder during the previous week. He said that about
170 participants attended. He said that he spoke on a panel on
interagency cooperation in open space acquisition and resource
management. D. Hansen reported on the trails workshop session, noting
that others present did not seem to have major trail conflicts . He
said that he attended the resource management session and noted that
the Boulder Open Space has three-quarters of their public land in
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agricultural leases . J. Boland also reported on the trail planning
and resource management sessions and noted the relationship between
preserve neighbors and the Boulder open space agency was cooperative.
M. Hale said that one of the sessions she attended dealt with com-
munity relations and volunteers . She said that some agencies have
professional standards for their volunteers and require a one-year
contract.
H. Grench reported that, subject to Board approval , he had agreed that
the District would host the 1990 open space conference. He said that
it would require major time commitments from staff and Board members
and that it would be part of the next Action Plan.
H. Grench reported that the local Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the
American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) will sponsor a mini-
conference on the image of public service in local government and said
some Board members may want to attend.
W. Goggin reported on the public response to the land acquisition
policies brochure mailing. M. Hale reported that there will be a
notice in the South Skyline newspaper about the availability of the
brochure .
W. Goggin reported that the Air Force Sergeant ' s Association had again
requested permission to display the star on Mt. Umunhum during the
holiday season, and that staff intended to grant it. He said they
have been putting up the star for eight years .
D. Hansen reported that a "trail busters" workday is scheduled for
October 8 at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
N. Hanko reported that she, G. Andeen, and members of the staff had a
productive meeting earlier in the evening with members of the East
Palo Alto council and planning commission. She said that plans are to
continue working together and that another meeting is planned next
month.
K. Duffy suggested that callers asking for District trail information
also get information on the Trails Center. She said the Center has
many activities that might be of interest to callers . G. Andeen
supported her suggestion.
G. Andeen reported that he had attended a whole access meeting and
noted that experience in building whole access trails in some public
parks is insufficient.
VIII .CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 88-18 .
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
IX. CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 37 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Secretary
The minutes of the !Z—J�
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were approved as presented.