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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19881214 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 88-27 '4%1 or 0 am 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 December_14_, 1_988., MINUTES I . ROLL CALL President Katherine Duffy called the meeting to order at 5: 30 P.M. Members Present: Teena Henshaw, Katherine Duffy, Richard Bishop, Edward Shelley, Gerry Andeen, and Nonette Hanko. Member Absent: Robert McKibbin. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, and Michael Foster . II . CLOSED SESSION The Board met in Closed Session to discuss land negotiation matters . The Board reconvened for the public meeting at 7 : 35 P .M. III . PUBLIC SESSION Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , Del Woods , James Boland, Stanley Norton, and Doris Smith. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) November 22 , 1988 Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 22 , 1988 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . B) November _30, 1988 Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve the minutes of November 30 , 1988 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . Herbert Grench,General Manager;Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop Meeting 88-27 Page Two V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS D. Smith stated that the Board had received the following written communications: 1 . A letter, dated November 26 , 1988 , from Donna Harris , 22802 Prospect Road, Cupertino, concerning the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. Following discussion of the lack of restroom facilities at the preserve, staff was directed to return to the Board in the next couple months with an informational report regarding the installation of temporary restroom and the gating discussion with neighbors. K. Duffy stated the consensus of the Board to forward the response prepared by staff . 2. A letter, dated November 20 , 1988 , from Jim Warren, 345 Swett Road, Woodside, commending the Board and staff on the recent edition of Open Space. The Board concurred that no response was necessary. VI . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ray Hosler, 304 Conner Street, Menlo Park, expressed his thanks for the improved road conditions at the western access to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve . VII . ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. Grench noted that the Board needed to appoint a Secretary pro-tempore in R. McKibbin' s absence. K. Duffy stated the agenda with this addition was adopted by Board consensus . Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board appoint R. Bishop be appointed secretary pro-tempore in the absence of R. McKibbin. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . VIII .BOARD BUSINESS A. Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic_ Policy of the Mid peninsula Reg;Lon4l .ppen Space District for Fiscal Year 1989-1990 (Report R-88-152 dated December 1988) Following a brief review of the staff report by H. Grench, E. Shelley stated that he felt the report was consistent with the Board' s preliminary changes made at the November 30 , 1988 Board meeting. ' Discussion focused on items I through 4 on page two of the report as potential items for the Budget Committee to review. E. Shelley stated that Budget Committee had already been charged to review the Action Plan in conjunction with the proposed budget, adding that if funding were short it would be reasonable for the committee to review the geographical distribution of development and trail projects. He noted that more work needed to be done on the charge to the new Budget Committee. Meeting 88-28 0 0 Page Three Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Action Plan for the 1989-1990 fiscal year as contained in the staff report . N.Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. B. Final Adoption of the Revised Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Review of Use and Management Plans D. Woods reviewed the three changes that had been made to the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and discussed the proposed change in the priority improvement projects for the Windmill Pasture Area. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Relative Site Emphasis Plan as revised. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule and the revision to Policy Number 4 of the Policy and Plan for Relative Emphasis of Use, Development, and Publicity of District sites as contained in the staff report. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . C. Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Peninsula Open Space Trust Property Addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve {Report R-88-145 dated December_l,,_ 198_?) Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Peninsula Open Space Trust property addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board name the property as an addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and indicate its intention to dedicate the land as public open space. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Proposed Cooperative Project with Santa Clara County for Acquisition at Moody Gulch (Report R-88-156 dated December 6_, 1988) C. Britton reviewed the terms of the proposed agreement with the County of Santa Clara formalizing the District ' s role in preserving approximately 171 acres in Moody Gulch. He said that total District net costs R-88-27 Page Four on a present value basis will be a net of approximately $50, 000, and that the District will receive a conservation easement over the entire 171-acre area, along with a public trail easement . Melitta Tidwell , 18115 Virginia Drive , Los Gatos , stated that she felt this property should remain a watershed area and that it was not a desirable area for a walking trail . K. Duffy advised that nothing would happen with the property for at least 7 years , and any potential trail development would be announced to provide the opportunity for public comment. Bill Kinaman, 162 Walnut Drive, Morgan Hill , posed questions regarding the assessment district formation and off-road vehicle access. C . Britton responded that the assessment district would be set up by the County and that the management company formed by the water companies to manage the property would address the off- road vehicle problem. Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-63 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement--Moody Gulch, 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 (Moody Gulch Conservation Area, Lands of Williams et al . ) . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report , tentatively name the property the Moody Gulch Conservation Area, and indicate its intention to dedicate the easement on the property as open space. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. E. Prrppqsed Addition of Tax Defaulted Property to Purisima Creek Redwoods_Ppgn�S a(:�e Pres_�K,��e (Report _R-88-14.6 dated Decemberl, 1988) C. Britton reviewed the staff report, noting that the 1 .79 acre parcel was available to the District for a purchase price of $2 , 500 . D. Hansen said that the property would provide a scenic buffer between adjacent neighbors and the wooded slopes of the preserve. Meeting 88-27 0 0 Page Five Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-64 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving and 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 (Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, Tax Defaulted Property, San Mateo County) . G. Andeen seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, tentatively name the property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the property as public open space. G. Andeen seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. F. Proposed Laurie Property Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-88,1149 dated December_l, 198_gJ C. Britton stated that the purchase price for this 169. 3 acre property was $50 ,790, and 98 . 5% of the purchase price would be reimbursed under provisions of Proposition 70. D. Hansen said the site would be designated as a Conservation Management Unit, with no public access at this time. D. Woods showed slides of the property. Lori McKannay, 15 Inman Avenue, Kentfield, questioned the purpose for acquiring this property since it had no public access . She also said that the family thought they had the right of first refusal on the land, noting that they did not know the property had been for sale. C. Britton stated that there was no mention of any such agreements in the title report and that the property had been listed on the open market. Ms. McKannay stated that her family had no intent of negotiating any public right-of-way or any public access to the property. Linda Logan, P.O. Box 1851 , Los Gatos , said that they live on adjacent property and advised that they would not issue, nor negotiate, any right-of-way for access to the site. R. Bishop responded that the site would be designated as a Conservation Management Unit and there were no immediate plans to develop the site for public access. In response to Mrs. Logan' s question regarding whether the land would be fenced, D. Hansen Meeting 88-27 Page Six said that only small boundary plaques would be posted and that District regulations prohibited off-road vehicle use. Richard H. McKannay, P.O. Box 127 , New Almaden, said he was a long-time resident in the area and was very familiar with property boundaries . He said that there was no water on the property. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-65, 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 or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve,Lands of Laurie et al. ) . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to O. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, 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. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to O. K. Duffy called a recess at 8 : 33 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8 : 43 . G. Application for Per Capita Grant Program Under the California Wildlife, Coastal,_ and Park Land Conservation Act of 1988_(Report_R-88-147 dated December 1 , 1988) C. Britton stated that staff was recommending a project that allowed additions to all preserves in order to utilize the grant funds most efficiently. He said that the District is eligible for $968 , 000 in block grant funds, based upon District population within the two counties. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 88-66, a Resolution of • the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant Program Under the California Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act of 1988 for the Following Project: Additions to Meeting 88-27 Page Seven District Open Space Preserves . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . H. Proposed 1989-1990 Initial Legislative Program (Report R-88-154 dated December 6, 1988) H. Grench said that he had recently met with the Legislative Committee and Legal Counsel to outline the District ' s proposed legislative program. He reviewed highlights of the program. T. Henshaw noted that the dates given for the initial legislative program should be changed from 1990-1991 to 1989-1990 . In response to a question from K. Duffy regarding what had been done to introduce new legislators to the District, H. Grench said that informational packets had been sent to them and that he would be meeting them personally when in Sacramento. Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt the proposed 1989-1990 Initial Legislative Program. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. I . Dedication Status of District Lands (Report R-88-151 dated December 5, 1988) and Corrected Dedication Status Summary Table (Report R-88-157 dated December 14 , 1988) H. Grench referred the Board to the corrected dedication status summary table distributed at the meeting that included the Teague Hill Open Space Preserve. Following a review of the staff report by H. Grench, discussion centered on the process and timing for dedicating land. H. Grench stated that it was the Board' s policy not to dedicate property until the review process for the Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for the entire preserve is complete. He noted that it was more convenient and better bookkeeping to adopt a resolution once a year dedicating appropriate parcels that had been acquired. Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board accept the staff report giving the dedication status of District lands . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . J. Authorization to Cancel Second Regular Meeting in December (Report R-88-153 dated December 5, 1988) Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board authorize the President to cancel or reschedule the December 28 regular meeting. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 . Meeting 88-27 Page Eight IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS D. Hansen reviewed the plans for the December 16 special meeting field trip to St. Joseph' s Hill Open Space Preserve. C. Britton said that the National Weather Service had entered into a contract with Mr. Loren McQueen to install the NEXRAD system on Mr. McQueen' s property. D. Hansen reported that the Whittemore Gulch Trail had been closed for the season to equestrians and bicyclists; that the annual Thornewood house tour will be conducted Saturday, December 17; that 40 people attended the recent docent-led tour of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve; and that 30 volunteers participated on the December 3 Trailbusters Day. He briefed the Board on the recent developments in the Neary Quarry project. H. Grench reported on the National Legal Institute that he attended on December 7 and 8. X. CLAIMS Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 88-23. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 with N. Hanko abstaining from voting on item 2132 to IBM Corporation. XI . CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session at 9:31 P.M. to discuss land negotiation matters . XII. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10: 05 P.M. Doris Smith Secretary The minutes of the �T meeting were approved as presented.