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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-29
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 28 , 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanky called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 P.M.
Members Present : Ginny Babbitt , Richard Bishop, Betsy Crowder , Ka\
Duffy, Nonette Hanky, Teena Henshaw, and Robert McKibbin.
Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen ,
Jean Fiddes , Mary Hale, John Escobar, Maryly Dole , and Deborah
Morvay-Zucker.
II . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Deborah Morvay-Zucker stated that the Board had received a letter
dated November 18 , 1990 from Marilyn Chaplin regarding an accident
she had on Long Ridge Open Space Preserve involving equestrians and
cyclists . She said that a draft response was attached for the
written communication. N. Hanky stated that the draft response was
approved by Board consensus .
III . ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C . Britton introduced a new District employee , Maryly Dole , open
Space Acquisition Secretary.
N. Hanky stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus .
IV. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Legislative Program FinalR�p�rt for _1989-1990 Session _(Report
R-90-128 dated November 13 , 1990) H. Grench introduced Ralph
Heim, the District ' s legislative counsel , who briefed the Board
on the recently concluded legislative session. Mr . Heim also
noted that the certain requirements for notification of public
meetings have been suspended. The Board accepted the final
report . N . Hanky noted that T. Henshaw and not K. Duffy should
be included as a committee member who attended the May 8 , 1990
meeting mentioned in the report .
B . Proposed Addition of Carilli Property to the Cathedral Oaks Area
of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-137 dated
November 14 , 1990) C . Britton stated that the 70-acre property
purchase price of $185 , 000 includes $120 , 000 cash payment and a
7-year note for the balance of $65 , 000 . D. Hansen stated that
the property would be included in patrol routes and that staff
recommended that the property be withheld from dedication at
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Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-60,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula 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 Carilli) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan, 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 . T. Henshaw seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Proposed Addition of Barlow Property to the Mt . Umunhum Area of
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-139 dated November
15, 1990) C . Britton stated that the District would, upon its
acceptance, exercise its previously negotiated Right of First
Refusal to acquire the 40-acre property. He also stated that
the purchase price was $272 , 000 . D. Hansen stated that the
acquisition would offer potential short-term and long-term
routes for continuation of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and that the
residence to be rented in the interim might eventually be used
as a hikers ' hut . He noted that a portion of Barlow Road passed
through the property.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-61 ,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula 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 (Mt . Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve, Lands of Barlow) . B. Crowder seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan, including naming
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 as
public open space at this time. B. Crowder seconded
the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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D. o O Proposed Addition of Peninsula nen Space Trust Property to
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Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-140 dated November
14, 1990) C . Britton stated that the property is located in the
Heather Heights subdivision, one-quarter mile east of the
Highway 9 -- Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) intersection. He
added that he received a letter from Craig Juntenen, 24605
Heather Heights , Saratoga , stating he, together with Chuck
Malian, opposed any type of development that surround their
parcels on Heather Heights Road. D. Hansen commented that the
agreement included a road maintenance agreement at an annual
cost to the District of $600 .
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-62 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin-
sula 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 (Saratoga Gap Open Space
Preserve - Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust) R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to
0 .
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan, including naming
the property as an addition to Saratoga Gap 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 7 to 0 .
E. Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust to Construct Alpine
Lake Nature Education Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve (Report R-90-144 dated November 21 , 1990) D. Hansen
explained that District expenditure for improvements was
estimated to be $23, 500 . He added that there was a change in
item 2 of the agreement to name the building "David C . Daniels '
Nature Center, " and that item 5 had been changed to read "The
parties hereto may modify, extend or terminate this agreement
upon mutual written consent . "
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board execute the agreement
with Peninsula Open Space Trust to enter and construct
the Alpine Lake nature education center at Skyline
Ridge Open Space Preserve. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
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Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve, if necessary,
the transfer of $23 , 500 from the New Land Commitment
budget account to the 1990-1991 Open Space Management
Structures and Improvements account to be used as the
District ' s contribution toward construction of the
building. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
F. Proposed Seasonal and Interim Trail Closures to Bicycle and
Equestrian Use (Report R-90-138 dated November 15, 1990) D.
Hansen commented that the recommendations were basically the
same as last year ' s recommendations with the additions of Rancho
San Antonio Open Space Preserve Black Mountain trails and
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Horseshoe Lake area trails .
Jobst Brandt, 351 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, expressed his
concern with the lack of drainage and water checks on the Alpine
Road. N. Hanko expressed the Board' s interest in the
maintenance of the road and the potential of the maintenance
work needed as a volunteer project . J . Escobar indicated that
there has been a verbal agreement between the District and the
County of San Mateo to keep them informed of its condition for
patrol purposes .
G. 1990-1991 Mid-Year Program Evaluation (Report R-90-131 dated
November 14, 1990) C . Britton, D. Hansen, M. Hale, and J.
Fiddes highlighted portions of their respective sections of the
staff report. G. Babbitt stated that she felt the material
needed to be discussed in more depth, particularly reasons
projects had not been completed and projected completion dates .
Motion: T. Henshaw moved to continue the Board ' s discussion of
the program evaluation material to a regular meeting in
December. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
H. Propo
sed Transfer of Private Water Line Easement - Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve - Lands of Fisher (Report R-
90-143 dated November 19, 1990) C . Britton explained that the
easement is for a domestic water line in an existing right of
way on 400 feet of dedicated land.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 90-63 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing
Acceptance of Agreement for Transfer of Interest in
Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute a Deed
for the Real Property Interest Being Released, and
Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of
the Transaction (Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
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Preserve - Lands of Fisher) . R. McKibbin seconded the
motion . The motion passed 7 to 0.
I . Proposed Policy Revision Regarding Closed Session Discussion of
Property Negotiations (Report R-90-143 dated November 19, 1990)
H. Grench stated that the revised policy called for announcement
in public session of property to be discussed in closed session
by county and assessor' s parcel number and the listed property
owner, together with the name of the party with whom the
District would be negotiating. He also said that the District
would continue to provide new owners of property that may be
considered for acquisition with information about the District
in accordance with the policy.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the Revised Policy
Regarding Sections of the Brown Act Relating to Closed
Session Discussions of Property Negotiations . R.
Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
J. Final Adoption of the comprehensive Use and Management Plan for
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Report R-90-141)
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the Revised
Comprehensive Use and Management Plan for Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve as contained in report R-90-130 and
amended in report R-90-141 . T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
V. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
H. Grench informed the Board that the District received a $500
donation from Jean Lichtenstein of San Carlos . She made the
donation in memory of her late husband, Michael Lichtenstein.
H. Grench also announced that he was invited to be a panelist at a
symposium on "Open Space Districts in California" on January 18 ,
1991 in Santa Barbara County, adding that a similar symposium will
be held in Sacramento County. He announced the upcoming Thornewood
tour on Sunday, December 16 . Additionally, he stated that proposals
for design of the District headquarters at 330 Distel Circle were
being received and reviewed the process that would be used to select
an architect .
D. Hansen announced that the District was the recipient of a "Take
Pride in California" Award for its docent and volunteer programs .
He stated that the District was one of 37 recipients and was
eligible for a national award.
J. Escobar reported on three recent accidents on District preserves .
He stated that one was the equestrian-cyclist accident discussed
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earlier during written communications and the other two were solo
bicycle accidents.
VI . CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 90-21
dated November 28 , 1990. T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0 .
VII . CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed to Closed Session on personnel matters at 10: 45
P.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :38 P.M.
Deborah Morvay-Zucker
Secretary
Open Space
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 1990
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November 28, 1990
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N. Hanko noted that the bottom of page one was missing the words
"this time. " . �
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the minutes of
November 28 , 1990 as amended. B. Crowder seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETINC7
BOARD OFDIRECTORS
December 13 , 1990
M I NUTE S
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 05 P .M.
Members Present : Ginny Babbitt , Richard Bishop, Betsy Crowder , Kay
Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Te-na Henshaw, and Robert McKibbin.
Members Absent : None
Personnel Present : Herbert (-'Trench
BOARD BUSINESS
A. Closed Session Malt-el's
III . ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at, 9: 45 P.M.
Deborah Morvay-Zucker
Sect-etary
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite C-135 Mountain View, California 94040 - Phone: (415) 949-5500 FAX: (415) 949-5679
General Manager:Herbert Grench Board of Directors:Richard Bishop,Betsy Crowder,Katherine Duffy,Nonette Hanko,Teena Henshaw Robert McKibbin,Edward Shelley