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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 90-32
RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 19 1990
MINUTES
I . ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 8 : 10
P .M.
Members Present: Betsy Crowder , Katherine Duffy, Nonette
Hanko, Robert McKibbin, Richard Bishop, Ginny Babbitt , and
Teena Henshaw.
Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David
Hansen, John Escobar, Ruth Blanchard, David Topley, David
Sanguinetti , and Joan Combs .
II . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
J. Combs stated that a letter had been received from Donald
and Kathryn Kuehn, 22549 Rolling Hills Road, Saratoga,
concerning a possible land encroachment at Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve . She said that a draft response
prepared by staff was attached to the letter . N. Hanko
stated that the draft response: was approved by Board
consensus .
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 Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation
of the Basic Policy of the Midpepinsula Regional Open
Space District for Fiscal Year 1991-1992 (Report R-90-
147 dated December 10 1990)
H. Grench introduced the Preliminary Action Plan,
noting that it was basically a "status quo" plan
pending completion of longer term planning for the
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District . He said that a strategic plan for the 1990s
was being prepared for presentation to the Board. The
plan would involve various options , including
significant changes in the number and structure of
staff .
C . Britton reviewed the land acquisition portion of the
proposed Action Plan, and said that dwindling
acquisition funds would be directed toward key
acquisitions which would help to establish a basic
greenbelt. He said that item #2 under Other Typical
Projects and Activities was completion of the
transition to the District ' s new office . N. Hanko
suggested that item #9 of that section concerning the
Brown Act list should be deleted and C . Britton
concurred.
D. Hansen reviewed his portion of the proposed action
plan and said that trails focus will be on two grant-
funded projects : the Ridge Trail rerouting at Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve, and the Ridge Trail at
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve . In addition, he said
that the Deer Hollow Farm bypass at Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve is a high priority project.
He said that Open Space Management hoped to work more
closely with Public Communications on brochures , maps ,
tour events , and awards .
Discussion centered on the desirability of retaining
the Dog Committee, and it was agreed to retain it in
the Action Plan.
In response to a question from N. Hanko, D. Hansen said
that a joint planning for Mt . Umunhum had not been
included in the report because of the toxic cleanup
delay by the federal government.
D. Hansen noted two new key projects and activities
under the Operations , Maintenance and Volunteer
Subprogram: beginning implementation of the adopted
trail policies and guidelines , and developing plans for
a new radio system.
Discussion centered on the possibility of implementing
a volunteer trail patrol project . H. Grench said that
a volunteer patrol would be an option for the Board to
consider if the Volunteer Coordinator ' s position
becomes full-time.
H. Grench presented the Public Communications portion
of the action plan and said that the major emphasis for
the coming fiscal year was planning for the District ' s
20th Anniversary.
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Discussion centered on the desirability of producing a
District calendar to be distributed in fiscal year
1991-1992 . H. Grench said that the item could be
reinstated with a wording such as "Consider producing a
calendar , perhaps as part of the 20th Anniversary. " H.
Grench reported that the Media Relations Subprogram was
unchanged except for item #5, "Publicize special Board
meeting workshop to be held in the Skyline Boulevard
area . " N. Hanko said that she would like this project
to be retained. K.Duffy suggested that the item should
be more generally stated. N. Hanko suggested omitting
"Skyline Boulevard" and substituting "an appropriate
planning area. "
H. Grench reported on the General Management and
Program Support section of the proposed action plan,
noting that the main thrust of the program will be to
implement any changes the Board approves concerning
planning for the 1990s . R. Bishop said that the Board
might consider 1991 as a planning year for fund raising
or a bond issue , and schedule presenting the plan to
the public in 1992 .
R. McKibbin proposed adding a fifth key project, which
would state : "Develop a process by which staff and
Board members coordinate short and long-term goals and
objectives for acquisition. "
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the
Preliminary Action Plan as amended. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board charge the
1991 Budget Committee with conducting a
review of the Preliminary Action Plan on the
Board' s behalf as part of the budget review
process . R. McKibbin seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0 .
B. Proposed Addition of the Pr�ties to the Mt.
Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul -Open___So-ace Preserve_.. (Report
R-90-151 dated Decemb_e__r6 , "_1990)_
C . Britton reviewed the purchase agreement for the two
adjacent parcels , noting that the properties adjoin
District land and are within the Bay Area Ridge Trail
corridor . He said that $160 , 000 per site will be
payable in cash at close of escrow. He said that the
seller would be allowed to visit the property, subject
to District regulations . He added that the seller will
be permitted to salvage any structure materials and
non-native plants before the building is demolished.
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D. Hansen showed slides of the proposed acquisition.
He said that the site will be closed to the public
until the building and safety hazards have been
removed, and noted that the property will be designated
a Conservation Management Unit (CMU) .
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt
Resolution 90-66 , 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 or
Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and
All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate
to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve, Lands of Murphy) . T.
Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt
Resolution 90-67 , 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 or
Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and
All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate
to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve , Lands of Murphy et al . )
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the
Preliminary Use and Management Plan
recommendations contained in the staff
report , 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 .
T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
C . Dedication Status of District Lands (Report R-90-153
dated December _12, 1990)
H. Grench noted that several parcels slated for
dedication were not being recommended for dedication at
this time. He said that the Redwood Park subdivision
lots were not being recommended for dedication at this
time until the entire area can be comprehensivly
reviewed. He said that the Vista Point Associates
property, an addition to Coal Creek Open Space
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Preserve, should be withheld from dedication because of
the potential for a trade of land in that area. He
noted that the 10-acre Struggle Mountain parcel , a part
of Foothills Open Space Preserve , is still an isolated
parcel and he felt that dedication at this time would
be premature. He noted that with passage of the
resolution, 70% of District lands would be dedicated.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt
Resolution 90-68 , a Resolution of the Board
of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Dedicating Interests in
Certain District Lands for Public Open Space
Purposes . R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0 .
D. Notice of Contract Completion and Acceptance of Work
for the Winery_Building Rest_qration at the Picchetti
Ranch Area of Monte Bell
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R-90-152 dated December--12 1994
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the
Notice of Completion of Contract and
Acceptance of Work for the restoration of the
winery building at the Picchetti Ranch Area
of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve , and
authorize the Board President to execute it .
R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion
passed 7 to 0 .
VI . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
D. Hansen reported that 130 people had attended the tour of
Thornewood on December 16, and noted that next year ' s tour
will probably be scheduled for spring or fall .
H. Grench reported that he had appeared before San Mateo
County Local Agency Formation Commission on annexation of
the McDonald property and said that the annexation and
expansion of the District ' s sphere of influence had been
approved by the commission.
D. Hansen invited Board members to join staff at Purisima
Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve on December 21 to select
a grove recognizing people who played an active role in
putting together the 1990 International Open Space
Conference.
VII .—CLAIMS
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve the
Revised Claims 90-23 . R. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 .
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VIII .CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 9 : 30 P.M.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 45 P.M.
Joan Combs
Secretary