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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-23
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 10 , 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 35 P .M.
Members Present : Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop,
Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw , and Betsy Crowder .
Personnel Present : Craig Britton, David Hansen, Gregory Grimm ,
Stanley Norton and Emma Johnson.
II . WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
E. Johnson stated that there were no written communications .
III . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications .
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
N. Hanko stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus .
V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Proposed Addition of Schmidt Property to the Cathedral Oaks
Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-109
dated October 3 , 1990)
C . Britton reported that the 19-acre proposed acquisition is
one-third mile from the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve and could provide a trail connection
between the entrance to the Cathedral Oaks Area and the
remaining portion of the preserve above Wrights Station. He
said the purchase price of $150 , 000 is payable in cash at
close of escrow.
D. Hansen' s slide presentation showed the site and the
location of Weaver Road on the property. He said the
property would provide vital trail connections in the area.
He said that staff recommends installation of private
property and preserve boundary signs , and that the site be
designated a conservation management unit .
Sue Dammann, 4719 Borina Drive, San Jose said she and her
husband plan to build on the property adjacent to the site .
She told the Board that Weaver Road is one lane wide and too
narrow for the public to use , and asked if it would be
widened if the area were opened to the public. D. Hansen
responded that parking at the site is not being considered
and that use would be primarily for hikers . C . Britton
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added that the Board would consider any changes in the use
at a public meeting, and Mrs . Dammann could learn of such
considerations through subscribing to the meeting agendas .
Mrs . Dammann asked if the District ' s purchase of the
property would impact the approval of their building plans .
C . Britton responded that it would not impact their getting
the county ' s approval unless variances were required .
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-
45, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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 Schmidt) . R. McKibbin seconded .the
motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 .
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
recommendations , including naming the property as
an addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate its
intention to withhold the property from dedication
as public open space at this time. R. McKibbin
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 .
B. Proposed Addition of Mavr Property to Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve (Report R-90-112 dated October 3 , 1990)
C . Britton introduced the item and said a dirt road serving
three other homes runs through the center of the 85-acre
property but , the location of the road is unspecified in
recorded documents . He said improvements consist of a
house , swimming pool , stable , mobile home, and various
outbuildings . He added that the purchase agreement provides
for payment of $600 , 000 in cash at close of escrow.
D. Hansen showed slides of the area showing boundaries ,
roads , and trails . He said the site is flat and would be an
excellent staging area for trails leading to the Cathedral
Oaks and Limekiln Areas of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
He said the main house could be utilized as a caretaker or
ranger residence , and that staff recommends removal of the
other structures . He added that the site has two wells and
a running spring.
D. Hansen said that staff recommends two changes to the
report : 1) the addition of "Cathedral Oaks Area" of Sierra
Azul Open Space Preserve in the second recommended action,
and 2) addition of "property closed" signs in the
Preliminary Use and Management Recommendations .
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Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution
90-46 , 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 Mayr) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0 .
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt
the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
recommendations as amended, including naming the
property as an addition to Cathedral Oaks Area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and that the
Board indicate its intention to withhold the
property from dedication at this time. T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
C . Proposed Transfer of Private Water Line Easement - Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (Lands of Fisher) (Rg rt
R-90-114 dated October 4 , 1990) _Qo
C . Britton reported that Mr. and Mrs . Ken Fisher had
requested a water line easement within the right of way of
Purisimma Road and that , in exchange, he would provide all
maintenance on Purisimma Road as long as the District uses
the road for patrol and maintenance purposes only. C .
Britton said this transfer could be an advantage to the
District , but that the last 200 foot portion of Purisimma
Road is on dedicated land and that a unanimous vote by the
Board would be required to approve the easement over the
dedicated land. He suggested that the Board approve a
revokable permit at this time and that staff present the
modified transfer agreement to the Board at a later date.
S . Norton opined that based upon the pertinent section of
the Public Resources Code , a "unanimous vote of the Board"
would be the full six-member Board, as long as the Ward 4
director seat remains vacant .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board authorize the
granting of a Revokable Permit to Mr. and Mrs .
Fisher to install the water line Mr. Fisher is
proposing and that the Board consider the matter
further when the agreement is modified. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0 .
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D. Approval of Black Mountain Communication Site Lease With C &
C Equipment Company, Inc. (Report R-90-113 dated October 4 ,
1990)
C . Britton said that the Board had previously authorized the
negotiations for the lease for a telecommunications facility
at the site . He said the lease is based on the standard LL
lease with some additional features : a contingency for the
Lessee to obtain the necessary permits , an initial term of 5
years after the commitment date and four 5-year options to
renew thereafter, an escalating rental schedule in the first
5 years , indemnification of District for any frequency
interference claims , and an agreement to allow the District
to install a repeater at no rental cost .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution
90-47 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Approving the Communications Site Lease With C & C
Equipment Company, Inc. (Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve , Black Mountain) . R. McKibbin seconded
the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 .
E. Rescheduling of October 30 Special Meeting (Report R-90-107
dated October 1 , 1990)
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board reschedule its
October 30 , 1990 Special Meeting to Monday,
October 29 , 1990 at 8 : 00 P.M. for the purpose of
conducting final interviews of selected applicants
and selecting a new director for Ward 4 . B.
Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0 .
F. Support of Measure T (Report R-90-110 dated October 2 , 1990)
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution
90-48 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Supporting the City of Cupertino Measure "T" , the
Open Space Measure, on the November 1990 ballot.
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed
6 to 0 .
G. Appointment of Peace Officer (Report R-90-108 dated October
2, 1990)
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution
90-49, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Appointing Peace Officer - Phillip Hearin. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.
VI . INFORMATIONAL REPORT
C . Britton noted that the letter from Leon Pauser regarding Mt .
Umunhum was included in the packet with three attachments
concerning the District ' s position on Mt. Umunhum. N. Hanko
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indicated that the Board Should review these letters and discuss
the matter of another response letter at the meeting of October
24 , 1990 .
D. Hansen reported that Board and staff has received an
invitation to the South Skyline Association ' s Chili Cook Off on
October 21 from 10 a .m. to 4 p.m. at the Fisse residence . He
added that the Fishers are opening a general store next to the
parking lot at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
G. Grimm reported that two mountain bike accidents occurred on
District property in the past three weeks , one on El Corte de
Madera Preserve resulting in a broken collar bone and one on
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve resulting in a dislocated
shoulder. He said that both individuals indicated that they were
not paying attention at the time of the accidents .
T. Henshaw reported that she and R. McKibbin attended the
recognition event for Deer Hollow Farm docents , noting that it
was a very good event .
C . Britton reported that escrow closed on the new office building
on October 2 and staff is proceeding with improvements and
putting out request for proposals for architectural drawings for
District utilization of the property. He said the sprinkler
system , although previously approved by the City of Los Altos ,
does not meet building codes and must be replaced and that the
estimated cost to replace the system where tenants will be
located will be $15, 000 .
C Britton reported that Ken Fisher is giving a talk at Kings
Mountain Community Center at 2 P .M. October 21 on historical
aspects of logging at Purisima Creek Redwoods and Corte de Madera
Open Space Preserves .
C . Britton reported that seven individuals have requested
applications for filling the Ward 4 vacancy.
C . Britton reported that the Town of Woodside will schedule an
election in the spring for the purpose of acquiring development
rights over the two parcels at Teague Hill Open Space Preserve .
He said the District would continue to own and manage the propery
and that its use would be limited to open space . If the election
were successful , a formal agreement would be negotiated and
returned for Board consideration.
VII . CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve Revised Claims
90-18 , dated October 10 , 1990 . T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. N. Hanko said she would abstain from voting on
claim 4783 to IBM Corporation. The motion passed 6 to
0 .
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VIII . CLOSED SESSION
S. Norton announced that potential litigation matters to be
discussed in Closed Session fell under Government Code Section
54956 . 9 (c) .
Ik. ADJOURNMENT
The Board adjourned at 9 : 35 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Recording Secretary
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 1990
October 10 1990
B. Crowder stated that on page three , item C the spelling of
Purissima Road should be corrected .
Motion : B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the minutes of
October 10 as corrected . R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
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