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Home My Public Portal About19910227 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) i Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 91 -05 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS i February 27 , 1991 MINUTES I I . ROLL CALL President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order. at 7 : 35 P.M. Member's Present : Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop, Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, tinny Babbitt , and Betsy Crowder. Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Je an an Fic3des Mary- Hale Stanley Norton, and Emma Johnsen . IT . APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 23, 1991 N. Hanko noted a correction to her informational report regarding g g Supervisor D. McKenna ' s speech. She said the paragraph should read: " . . . Santa Clara County Supervisor Dianne McKenna placed an emphasis on children in her talk at her recent reception . " K. Duffy said that , while the section of the minutes reporting the appointment of Board committees is correct , it was her intent to recommend that R . McKibbin be appointed to serve on the Picchetti Winery Restoration Review Committee and that she would serve on the Fremont Older Adobe Restoration Review Committee . Motion : N. Hanko moved that , with the Board ' s concurrence, K. Duffy continue as the committee member for the Fremont Older Adobe Restoration Review Committee and R . Mc.Kibbin be appointed to the Picchetti Winery Restoration Review Committee. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion : B. Crowder moved that the Board approve the minutes of January 23 , 1991 , as amended. R . McKibbin seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . February 13 , 1991 Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 13 , 1991 . R. McKi.bbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . III . WRTTTEN COMMUNTCATTON E. Johnson stated that the Board had received a written communication dated February 12 from Martha Elderon, 2482 Dell.. Avenue in Mountain View regarding public access to El Sereno Open Meeting 91 -05 Page 2 Space Preserve . She said a draft reply had been prepared by staff for the Board ' s consideration. N . Hanko stated the Board ' s satisfaction with the reply and requested it be sent . TV. 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. Proposed Addition of The Nature Conservancy Property to La Honda Creek (Report R-91 -19 dated February 12 , 1991) C . Britton said that the two parcels had been a gift to The Nature Conservancy cy and that the Conservancy was interested in selling them to the District . He said that the parcels total 47 . 3 acres and are being sold to the District for $10, 000 on a gift-sale basis . Drs . W. Paul and M. Scott Brown, 18000 Skyline Boulevard in Woodside said they own property adjacent to the proposed acquisition and are concerned with the District ' s rict ' s plans for trails through the property. C . Britton said that it could be a secondary access , but due to the nature of the steep topography, probable trail connections would be through the former McDonald property. Drs . Brown discussod their plans for a winery on their property. D. Hansen showed slides of the property , noting that the District is looking for trail connections between La Honda Creek and Windy Hill Preserves but that it would take further acquisiti-ons before the property could be used as a trail easement . He said that the plan is to keep it as open space with no development , adding that the US() dlid management plans include installation of preserve boundary s [g n s, . C . Britton said that due t,(-) requirements that the land be dedicated as public open space, staff will return in December with a resolution for dedication . Motion : R. McKibbin moved that, the Board adopt Resolution 91-08 , a Resolution of the Board of Director's of the MidpenirISUla Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance 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 (Ija Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - Lands of The, Nature Conservancy) . N. Hanko seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion : R . McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations , includii-ig naming the property as an addition to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve , and indicate its intention to dedicate the Meeting 91-05 Page 3 property as public open space . N. Hanky seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . B . Proposed Addition of Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted Property, to the Kennedy Limekiln Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-91-22 dated February 14 , 1991) C . Britton said that there are three parcels the District will be acquiring , the third being a 1/16th intorest in the former Maridon property which is now part of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve . He said that the 1/16tb interest went to default and is up for tax sale, and that since it is under $2000 , it will be acquired under the General Manager ' s authority to acquire minor land interests . C . Britton said the 2 . 5-acre tax--defaulted property is located in the Guadal-upe Creek scenic corridor and acquisition would help protect the scenic and wildlife value of the stream corridor . He added that the District can acquire the property by submitting a resolution to purchase along with the minimum bid of $2500 . D. Hansen showed slides of the property, noting that it could be used as a staging area or interpretive-type activity and could also he used as a possible gateway site to open space lands to the south. He said staff recommends designating the property as a Conservation Management Unit . Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91-09 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Electing to Purchase a Tax Deeded Parcel (Santa Clara County Assessor ' s Parcel Number 575-04-005) . B . Crowder seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion: R . McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations , including naming the property as an addition to the Kennedy Limekiln 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 Santa Clara County Tax-Defaulted Property to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-91-21 dated February 15, 1991 ) C . Britton Said the 41 . 7-acre tax-defaulted property is Tocated on a ridge south of Mt . Thayer and is surrounded on three sides by District lands . D . Hansen showed slides of the property, noting its location relative to the District ' s land on Mt . Umunhum and Mt . Thayer. He said the property is difficult to access , and that the property would be designated a Conservation Management Unit . Meeting 91-05 Page 4 Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91- 10 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Electing to Purchase a Tax Deeded Parcel (Santa Clara County Assessor ' s Parcel Number 562-09-018) . 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 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. McKihbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . D. ScheduliDg of SpecialMeeting (Report R-91-23 dated February al , 1991 ) Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board schedule a special meeting at the District office at 7 : 30 P.M. on April 23 for the purpose of conducting performance evaluations for Board appointees in a closed session . R . Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . F. Authorization of Director Reimbursement for Special Districts Forum and the California Park and Recreation Society Meeting (Report R-91-24 dated February 22 , 1991 ) After discussion, B . Crowder and R. Bishop said they would like to attend the Special Districts Forum to be held April 1 - 4 . They said they would share a registration since neither could attend all sessions . G . Babbitt and R . McKibbin said they could attend the opening reception. Motion.: K. Duffy moved that the Board authorize reimbursement of registration fees and mileage expenses for those Board members attending the Forum . R . McKibbin seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . F. Authorization to Purchase Vehicles (Report R-91-20 dated February 20 , 1991) Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve Resolution 91-11 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing the Department of General Services Administration of the State of California to Purchase Certain Items for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and that the General Manager execute a purchase contract with the State Department of General Services Administration for, two patrol trucks and one multipurpose vehicTe at a total cost of $45, 499 . 58 . T. Henshaw seconded the motion . The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 91-05 Page 5 VTT . INFORMATIONAL REPORT T. Henshaw reported that a bobcat had attacked some chickens at Deer Hollow Farm and that the Department of Fish and Game had suggested a dog may prevent further attacks . Discussion ensued regarding the desirability of a dog at Deer Hollow Farm. N. Hanko reported that she, R . McKibbin, and H. Grench met with Santa Clara County Supervisor Dianne McKenna and talked about the proposal made during the 2020 Task Force hearings concerning having a north Santa Clara County open -space funding measure in conjunction with the south county open space district ballot measure. N. Hanko reported that D. McKenna seemed interested in the proposal . She added that it would have to be determined whether a similar funding measure could be on a San Mateo County ballot . H. Grench reported that , at the first meeting of D. McKenna ' s Local. Government Finance Task Force, representatives of various cities , school districts , county representatives , and special districts shared thoughts and ideas on financing and budget problems . He said the group will determine what kind of recommendations can be proposed for legislation to give local governments more tools to use for funding. H. Grench said he participated in Leadership Mountain View, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, which teaches future leaders of Mountain View about various aspects of government . H. Grench said that be arid D. Hansen had participated in the SOS Conference (Sacramento County Open Space) . He said 300-350 people attended. D. Hansen reported that Mark Frederick of Santa Clara County Parks had seen on the County Plan a trail through the McQueen property and that Frederick wrote a letter to the County Planning Commission, supported by a letter from D. Hansen, requesting an easement through Mr. McQueen ' s land. Mr. McQueen was directed to work with County Parks to delineate a trail route across his land. M. Hale said she is preparing for a Board workshop on the District logo and distributed packets of designs to ascertain individual Board member ' s reactions . S . Norton reported that the Robinson litigation had been settled by arbitration . VIII. CLAIMS Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 91-04 , dated February 27 , 1991 . T. Henshaw seconded III the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . TX. CLOSED SESSION C . Britton announced that Santa Clara County assessor ' s parcel number 351-01-018 (John O' Reiley) and San Mateo County assessor ' s parcel numbers 067-280-010 , -050, -060, -080 , -100 , and -110 (Peninsula Open Space Trust) would be discussed in closed Meeting 91-05 Page 6 session . The Board recessed to Closed Session on land negotiations and labor negotiation matters at 9: 05 P.M. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9: 50 P.M. Emma Johnson Recording Secretary