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Home My Public Portal About19910522 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) I Open Space .t MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT I I Meeting 91-13 I I REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 22, 1991 MINUTES I . ROLL CALL President Nanette Hanko called the meeting to order at 7 : 32 P.M. Members Present: Nonette Hanko, Katherine Duffy, Robert McKibbin, Betsy Crowder, Ginny Babbitt, and Teena Henshaw. Member Absent: Richard Bishop. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes , John Escobar, Stanley Norton, Donna Gall agher, and Joan Combs . II . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS N. Hanko stated that she had received the following written communications : 1) a letter from Representative Tom Campbell concerning completion of the Ridge Trail; 2) a letter from Tony Rossman concerning the September 28 , 1991 Long Trail Endurance Run and how the District might wish to participate. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rhonda Rigenhagen, Community Relations Manager for Romic Chemical in East Palo Alto, invited Board members to tour the facility. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA N. Hanko stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus . 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:Katherine Duffy,Robert McKibbin,Teena Henshaw,Ginny Babbitt,Nonette Hanko,Betsy Crowder,Richard Bishop Meeting 91-13 Page 2 V. BOARD BUSINESS 7 A. Introduction of New Docents (Report R-91-63 dated May 14, 1991) D. Hansen introduced Acting Docent Coordinator D. Gallagher, who introduced seven new docents from the 1991 docent training class: Jacque Gustafson, Los Altos; Clairie Hollenbeck, San Bruno; Rick Leonard, San Jose; Arnold Levin, Los Altos Hills; Jeanne Manley, Palo Alto; Linda Murdoch, Burlingame; and Paul Zydner, Los Altos. New docents Carmel Granger of Los Altos Hills and Ian MacGregor of Los Altos were not present. N. Hanko welcomed the new docents and thanked them for their volunteer spirit and participation. She invited the new docents to the Docent Appreciation Party to be held at Thornewood on July 20. B. Strategic Plan for the Nineties (Report R-91-66 dated May 14, 1991) H. Grench introduced the report, noting that the document was intended to provoke discussion and that the implementation phase of the Strategic Plan would follow the workshop scheduled for June 1, 1991 . He said that the expected outcome of the workshop would be specific direction to the General Manager in terms of major decisions for the 1990s. He said that his bottom line of the Strategic Plan is to devise a strategy to complete the greenbelt, and that additional funding will be needed. He added that the report was a collaborative effort resulting from numerous staff meetings , and that staff comments had been incorporated into the final document. N. Hanko said that Geoff Ball had been hired to act as facilitator for the June 1 meeting. She said that some consensus was expected from that meeting concerning setting priorities for various programs, and invited the public and docents to attend. She added that there will be an opportunity for the public to respond to the outcome of the workshop. The Board discussed the recommended process for developing the Strategic Plan for the Nineties as presented in the staff report. K. Duffy said that she felt it was important for definite assignments and priorities to emerge from the workshop. Meeting 91-13 Page 3 Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board schedule a Special Meeting for June 1 from 9:00 A.M. to 3 :00 P.M. at the District office for the purpose of holding a Strategic Planning Workshop. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt recommended process items 1, 2, and 3 on page 3 of the report. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. C. Appointment of Peace Officer (Report R-91-64 dated May 17, 1991) J. Escobar stated that, because the field patrol staff is down by two full-time positions, Open Space Technician Warren Phillips would be appointed to an acting ranger position for approximately three months, with the passage of the resolution. He said that W. Phillips has completed the necessary courses required under the Penal Code to be appointed a peace officer. Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91-23 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Appointing Peace Officer Warren Phillips . G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Request for Change of Future Special Meeting Dates and Times (Report R-91-65 dated May 15, 1991) N. Hanko stated the Board' s consensus that the start time for the Tuesday, May 28 Special Meeting be changed to 8 :00 P.M. because of the farewell celebration for D. Hansen. D. Hansen stated that he had enjoyed his years at the District and thanked the Board for its support. VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko reported that the Organizational Improvement Survey being prepared by consultant George Sipel may be ready to present to the Board at its June 12 meeting, and if not ready, a Special Meeting would be scheduled for June 19 . N. Hanko congratulated staff on receiving a 1991 Governor ' s Preservation Award for outstanding contributions to historic preservation in California. N. Hanko stated that she wished to attend the awards ceremony in Sacramento. J. Escobar reported an equestrian accident at Duveneck Meeting 91-13 Page 4 fl Windmill Pasture Area. He also reported on three auto burglaries that have taken place at the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve parking lot. H. Grench circulated materials from Monmouth County, New Jersey, which will sponsor the 1992 Park Districts Forum from April 29 to May 2, 1992. The Forum will be followed by an Open Space America meeting at Cape May, New Jersey. H. Grench announced a Special District Board Management Institute seminar on special district finance and requested that any Director interested in attending contact him. H. Grench reported on a meeting held in Sacramento by the Planning and Conservation League concerning possible sponsorship of a citizens ' bond act initiative patterned after Proposition 70. J. Fiddes stated that a Secretary Pro-tempore should be appointed in the absence of R. Bishop. N. Hanko appointed K. Duffy as Secretary Pro-tempore with the consent of the Board. H. Grench requested feedback from the Board as to whether detailed staff presentations on use and management plans were needed as done recently for Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. N. Hanko suggested that use and management plan reviews not be scheduled on heavy agendas. Discussion centered on the desirability of shortening staff ' s verbal reports to the Board, and the Board' s consensus was that they should be made more succinct, relying on the Directors having read the staff report. VII. CLAIMS Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the Revised Claims 91-10. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VIII. CLOSED SESSION S . Norton stated that litigation matters would be discussed under Section 54956.9 (c) of the Government Code deciding whether to initiate litigation in three instances. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 8: 40 P.M. IX. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 P.M. Joan Combs Secretary