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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19900711 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) i IOU( ' Meeting 90-1 7 as , MIDP'ENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 11, 1990 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 :35 P.M. Members Present: Betsy Crowder, Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Robert McKibbin, Richard Bishop, Edward Shelley, and Teena Henshaw. I Personnel Present: Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , Mary Hale, John Escobar, Stanley Norton, and Joan Combs. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board, staff, and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Combs stated that the following written communications had been received: 1) a letter, undated, from Frank Taylor, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose concerning Redevelopment Plans for the Story Road, the Alameda and the West San Carlos Street Project Areas. She stated that no response was required. 2) a letter, dated June 25, 1990, from Helen K. Davie, submitting a District logo design. N.Hanko stated that the draft response to Ms. Davie was approved by Board consensus. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA N. Hanko said that a Special Order of the Day would be added to the agenda, and stated that the agenda as modified was adopted by Board consensus . 2f71 San Antonia Circle, Suite C-135 „ Mountain View, California 94040 - Phone: (415) 949-5500 , FAX. (415) 949-5679 General ManaRer-Herhert Grench tkmrd of Directors Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanker,Tfeena Henshaw,Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley VI . SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY C. Britton introduced Jacqueline Stewart, an attorney who donated her time as co-counsel of record in the matter of the District vs . Alan Hosking. He advised the Board that a settlement had been made in the matter, and thanked Ms . Stewart for her volunteer efforts. N. Hanko read aloud the Resolution of Appreciation for Ms . Stewart ' s assistance. S. Norton expressed his thanks to Ms. Stewart for her assistance. Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-31 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Appreciation of Jacqueline W. Stewart for her Volunteer Legal Assistance to the District. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VII . BOARD BUSINESS A. Resolution Annexing Certain Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MidpeninsulaPreserves 1990-Russian Ridge (Report R7 90-82 dated June 21, 1990) C. Britton stated that Santa Clara County and San Mateo County Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCO) had reviewed the proposed annexation and approved the proposal. He said that the matter was placed on the agenda as a public hearing, although both commissions had authorized the District to proceed without notice and hearing. N. Hanko opened the Public Hearing at 7 : 48 P.M. D. Hansen pointed out the 40. 5 acre property on the wall map. No members of the public spoke at the Public Hearing. N. Hanko closed the Public Hearing at 7 : 49 P.M. Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-32, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Annexing Certain Property to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpeninsula Preserves 1990 - Russian Ridge) . R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. B. Approval of Permit-to-Enter for Romic Chemical Corporation to Install a Monitoring Well at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-79 dated July 1990) - ----------------- D. Hansen stated that monitoring the ground water samples at Romic ' s hazardous recycling facility is required and supervised by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. C. Britton noted that Romic is dealing with contamination that occurred a number of years ago, and that the monitoring well will be installed immediately after the Permit to Enter is executed. Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to approve the Permit-to- Enter for Romic Chemical Corporation to install a monitoring well at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve for the purpose of obtaining ground water samples as required by the U. S . Environmental Protection Agency. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. Discussion: C . Britton asked that the motion be amended to include authorization of the Assistant General Manager. E. Shelley and T. Henshaw agreed to the addition. The motion as amended passed 7 to 0 . C. Proposed Addition of Manzagol et al . Property to Purisima Creek Redwoods Oven Space Preserve (Report R- 90-81 dated July 5, 1990) C. Britton introduced Tim and Sheila Manzagol and William Dussell , owners of the proposed property addition. D. Hansen reviewed potential use and management recommendations for the 34-acre property, including potential connecting and loop trails . C. Britton stated that the purchase price for the property was $555, 000, of which Save the Redwoods League would contribute $235, 000 . Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-33, 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, Authorizing officer to Execute Grant of Restriction with Covenants , 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, Lands of Manzagol et al . ) . R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, including naming the property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the property as public open space. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. D. Proposed Addition of Johnson Property to Purisima Creek Redwoods Oven Space Preserve (Report R-90-83 dated July 9, 1990) . C. Britton reviewed the acquisition terms for the property, noting that the District now owns approximately two-thirds of the Redwood Park subdivision acquired from San Mateo County. He said that acquisition of the property was desirable in order to establish boundary lines and to secure the District' s rights . In response to a question from R. Bishop concerning the judgments against Mr. Johnson, C. Britton said that escrow will not close until the lawsuit is removed and the District has clear and marketable title. D. Hansen showed slides of the proposed . 34-acre acquisition. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-34 , 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 (Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, Lands of Johnson) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, including naming the property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods 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. E. Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Wallace et al. Property Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-80 dated June 26, 1990) Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Wallace et al. property addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, including the naming, and indicate its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . VIII .INFORMATIONAL REPORTS K. Duffy reported that the Committee for Open Space Access has filed suit to open a Sheldon Road access to El Sereno Open Space Preserve. K. Duffy reported that the Saratoga Country Club wishes to expand its present facilities and requested annexation to the City of Saratoga. She said that the City annexed the property at its last Council meeting, but required that adjacent owners be notified of a change of zoning. She said that the City is proceeding with an open space study, and said that she hoped to invite new Council and Commission members to a meeting with District representatives. She requested that informational material be sent to them. R. McKibbin requested an update concerning the gating of St. Joseph' s Avenue. S. Norton said that District field staff and other employees would be allowed access to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve via St. Joseph' s Avenue . C. Britton reported that he had attended the annual Land Trust Rally, which was held in Philadelphia in June. C. Britton stated that the District had advised other agencies of the auction of the Teague Hill parcels. He said that the Town of Woodside was interested in acquiring the property. D. Hansen reported that large numbers of people visited the open space preserves on July 4 . He said that neighbors had closed Mt. Umunhum Road on the holiday. Discussion centered on the right of the public to use the road. K. Duffy requested that copies of the letter from D. Hansen distributed by field staff to Mt. Umunhum neighbors be given to the Board. II J. Escobar reported a bicycle accident on Fremont Older. J. Fiddes stated that the nomination period for the Wards 1 , 2, 5, and 6 election would open Monday, July 16 . IX. CLAIMS Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve the Revised Claims 90-13 . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. X. CLOSED SESSION S. Norton announced that a portion of Closed Session would deal with two potential litigations under Government Code Section 54956.0, subdivision 3C. C. Britton stated that two land negotiation matters would be discussed: Santa Clara County Assessor' s Parcel Number 351-04-017, owned by Trust for Hidden Villa, and Santa Clara County Assessor ' s Parcel Number 575-09-010, owned by Jeffrey McNeil, et al. Jean Fiddes stated that labor negotiation matters would be discussed. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 9:06 P.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10: 28 P.M. Joan Combs Secretary I Open Space _ I --------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF JULY 11 , 1990 July 11 , 1990 N. Hanko stated that she abstained from voting on item 4379 (International Business Machines Corporation) on the Revised Claims 90-13, dated July 11 , 1990 . Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 11 , 1990 as corrected. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 . i I i 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 i