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Home My Public Portal About19900425 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting 90-11 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 Apr i 1990 MINUTES- I . ROLL CALL President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 45 P.M. Members Present : Katherine Duffy, Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Richard Bishop. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , Mary Gundert, Mary Hale, John Escobar, Del Woods , and Deborah Morvay-Zucker. II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 281_9190 R. McKibbin stated that page six, Section E, paragraph 4 of the minutes should be corrected as follows : "R. McKibbin said that field staff was facing a heavy workload in the 1990-1991 fiscal year and under Policy 6 of the budget guidelines , some "wish list" items could be budgeted for at this time . He said that he recommended funding several items on the list . " Corrections are underlined. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the minutes of March 28 , 1990 as corrected. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 with E. Shelley and T. Henshaw abstaining since they were not present at the March 28 meeting. April 11 , 1.990 Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 11 , 1990 . E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 with R. Bishop, T. Henshaw, and N. Hanko abstaining since they were not present at the April 11 meeting. III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Deborah Morvay-Zucker stated that the Board had received the following written communications : Herbert Grench,General Manager;Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Edward Shelley,Nonette Hanko,Gerry Andeen,Richard Bishop Meeting 90-11 Page 2 1 . A letter dated April 5, 1990 from Paul Tillinghast, no return address , urging the District to help preserve Devils Canyon; 2 . A letter dated April 4 , 1990 from Joanne A. Ernst of Runners for Open Space, P.O. Box 60681 , Palo Alto, distinguishing between the use of trails by individual joggers and groups of joggers as referred to in the Marin Municipal Running and Jogging Ordinance by the Trails Policy Committee. 3 . A letter dated April 5, 1990 from Robert J. Logan, Esq. , 152 North Third Street, San Jose, requesting appearance on the regular Board agenda to discuss the use of the easement road from Hicks Road to the summit of Mt. Umunhum. 4 . A letter dated April 7 , 1990 from Jobst Brandt, 351 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, reiterating his request for a change in District policy concerning the use of open space lands after dusk. She said that draft responses to Joanne A. Ernst and Robert J. Logan were attached. N. Hanko stated that she would telephone Jobst Brandt in response to his most recent written communication dated April 7 , 1990. N. Hanko stated that the draft responses to Joanne A. Ernst and Robert J. Logan were approved by Board consensus . IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications . V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA N. Hanko stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus . VI . BOARD BUSINESS A. International Open Space Conference Ur)date (Memorandum M-90-03 dated April-19 , 1990) H. Grench introduced Judith Kunofsky, Program Coordinator of the 1990 International Open Space Conference . Ms . Kunofsky reviewed the program plans to date. She stated that the advisory committee would receive the plan in writing and that the committee will be asked to recommend organizers for each workshop. She also reviewed the conference budget. N. Hanko stated that the Board' s Conference Committee would meet Monday, April 30 at 7 : 15 at the District office. Meeting 90-11 Page 3 B. Proposed Addition of Wallace et al . Property to Mt . Umunhum Area of SierraAzul Omen...4�ac'e_ Preserve (Report R-90-55 dated April 19 , 1990) C . Britton stated that the terms of the Purchase Agreement include the purchase price of $160 , 000 . He further stated that $125 , 000 is the value of the site and that the balance of the purchase price is to pay for the value of the improvements as they exist and for the removal of those improvements , which have no value to the District . D. Hansen showed slides of the property highlighting its outstanding features , including its location and an effusive spring. The slides exhibited the deteriorated condition of the structural improvements on the property and the need for their removal from the site . Discussion followed concerning access to the spring and its shared water rights . Because the District would only acquire rights to fifty percent of the water , R. McKibbin sought assurance that any improvements made to access the spring will require District approval and B. Crowder questioned how the amount of water removed from the spring would be monitored. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-21 , 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 Wallace et al . ) B . Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Wallace et al . property, as contained in the staff report , including naming the property as an addition to Mt. Umunhum area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. C. Final Adoption of the Revised _qonprphensive Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-57 dated April 13 , 1990) D. Woods stated that the amendments being incorporated into the proposed plan that were tentatively adopted at the November 8 , Meeting 90-11 Page 4 proposed filling of the two swimming pools , 2) the proposed closure of St. Joseph Avenue, and 3) minor changes suggested by staff related to the need for a trail in consideration of the Forum Life Care development and a trail along Permanente Creek. He stated that the Central Fire District, Los Altos Fire District, and California Division of Forestry all agree with staff recommendations to fill both pools . D. Hansen stated that the Los Altos City Council voted to approve the negative declaration to close St. Joseph Avenue on August 1 . He indicated that District counsel S. Norton will be talking with the city attorney concerning this matter. Discussion followed to reiterate some of the District ' s concerns regarding the proposed closure of St . Joseph Avenue, to clarify the proposed wording of the amended Use and Management Plan, and to confirm the location of the new restroom. R. McKibbin requested an update on the disposition of the windmill in the Windmill Pasture area. D. Woods stated that , in accordance to the Board' s decision in 1988 to remove the entire windmill facility and replace it with an interpretive sign, only the roto portion has been removed. R. McKibbin also stated that it was his opinion that it is vital that the upper swimming pool should be retained as a fire protection resource and for recreational use. Motion-: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve as contained in reports R- 89-151 and R-90-35 and amended in report R-90-57 . R. Bishop seconded the motion. Motion to Amend: R. McKibbin moved to amend the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve to reserve the upper pool as a fire protection resource and swimming pool. T. Henshaw seconded the motion to amend. Discussion: D. Hansen stated that the cost to retain the swimming pool would include $1 , 000 per year for pool cleaning service. The motion to amend passed on the following vote: Ayes : T. Henshaw, N. Hanko, B. Crowder, and R. Mckibbin Noes-: E. Shelley, K. Duffy and R. Bishop Meeting 90-11 Page 5 Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved to amend the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in order to have staff prepare a feasibility study for the in-house repair of the windmill . The motion was not seconded. Discussion concerning the preservation of the windmill followed, including liability concerns. J. Escobar stated that the District does not have the necessary equipment to make the repairs . D. Woods and E. Shelley referred to some of the findings of the initial feasibility study. N. Hanko withdrew her motion to amend. C. Britton and H. Grench expressed their concerns that the Board had acted to retain the upper swimming pool , noting the associated costs to maintain pool , the District ' s liability, and the safety measures that would be required if the pool were retained. D. Woods stated that the fire protection agencies concerned did not consider the pool necessary for fire suppression and that the liability of retaining the pool would offset its usefulness for fire suppression. Motion to amend: E. Shelley moved to amend the Revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve to fill the pool at the upper house . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion to amend passed on the following vote: Ayes : T. Henshaw, K. Duffy, R. Bishop, and E. Shelley Noes : B. Crowder, N. Hanko, and R. McKibbin The original motion then passed 7 to 0. D. Amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Monte Bello Open Space Preserve to Accommodate an Additional Telecommunications Facility at Black Mountain (Revort R-90-58 dated Apr il _17, 1990) D. Woods stated that the applicant , C & C Equipment Company, is proposing to lease a site at Black Mountain in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve for installation of a communications facility. He presented slides and overhead projections of perspective overlays to show the visual impact of the proposed facility. He stated that the owners of C & C ' s current site have extended their lease, which was to terminate in June 1990, to December 30 , 1990 and that the representatives of the applicant were present at the meeting. Meeting 90-11 Page 6 R. Bishop stated that if the lease were approved and microwave dish antennas were subsequently added to the site, their size should be limited to a diameter of 6 feet. C . Britton stated that any change in the lease would require District approval . Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the amendment to the Use and Management Plan for Monte Bello Open Space Preserve to allow an additional telecommunications facility at Black Mountain. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board authorize staff to negotiate a recommended lease agreement with C & C Equipment Company for the telecommunications facility and return to the Board for final action. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . E. Final Adoption of the Revised Comprehensive Plan for Ravenswood Oven Space Preserve (Report R-90-56 dated April 1-8_1990—0 Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the revised Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Ravenswood Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-90-56 dated April 18 , 1990 . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . F. Authorization to Purchase Replacement_7wo R 1, c Patrol Trucks (R-90-59 _ _ dated Aori_l__l8,_19.90_) Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board authorize staff to purchase two 1990 three-quarter ton Dodge trucks from John Ehret Dodge of Eureka for $30, 479 . 54 . B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . VII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko, referring to the matter concerning the use of a volunteer bicycle patrol discussed at the regular meeting of April 11 , stated that she felt this matter could be addressed by the Trails Policy Committee. There was no Board objection to having the committee address this matter as part of its charge . N. Hanko stated that the docent recognition party would be Saturday, June 23. H. Grench stated that on May 9 , 1990 the San Mateo County Planning Commission would be considering density credit transfers. He also Meeting 90-11 Page 7 San Francisco Bay Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network on April 28 and announced the upcoming C.P .R. S . 1990 Legislative Conference on May 9 and 10 in Sacramento. He asked if any Directors wished to attend. Motion: R. McKibbin moved to authorize sending one or two directors to the Legislative Conference. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . D. Hansen announced that the recent Trail Days and Earth Day events were successful . He also stated that the POST event at Windy Hill and the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve opening on Earth Day were well attended despite the weather. He said R. Bishop would lead a hike to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Land and Water Conservation Fund on April 28 at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. C. Britton announced that the escrows for the Bar-Y acquisition and the McDonald acquisition would close April 30 and May 3 respectively. K. Duffy requested Board permission to attend the Special District Forum in DuPage County, Illinois in June . Motion: E. Shelly moved that the Board approve K. Duffy' s attendance at the Special District Forum. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . J. Escobar reported that a drum containing approximately 15 gallons of a hazardous material was disposed at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and outlined the process being followed to dispose of the material . He reported a bicycle accident at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve involving a cyclist who was riding off the trail and attempting to make a jump. VIII . CLAIMS Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 90- 08 . B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . IX. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to Closed Session to discuss labor negotiation matters at 9 : 27 P .M. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 30 P.M. Deborah Morvay-Zucker Secretary . ............ .. Open Space P P MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 1990 April 25, 1990 Motion: R. Bishop roved that the Board approve the minutes of April 25 , 1990 . R. McKibbin seconded the motion . Discussion_: B . Crowder noted that the last line on page six was incomplete . J . Fiddes stated it should be amended to read "He also said that he planned to attend the dedication ceremony for the . . . " R. Bishop and R. McKibbin stated that they would include the wording amendment in their motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 . Open Space . . . for room to breathe - 20th Anniversary - 1972-1992 330 Distel Circle - Los Altos, California 94022-1404 - Phone:415-691-1200 - FAX:415-691-0485 General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Wim de Wit