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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19910814 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 91-26 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 14, 1991 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Nonette Hanko called tie meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Ginny Babbitt, Richard Bishop, Katherine Duffy, Nanette Hanko, and Robert McKibbin. Teena Henshaw arrived at 7 :15 p.m, and Betsy Crowder arrived at 7 :25 p.m. Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes , John Escobar, Del Woods , Mary Hale, Stanley Norton, and Maryly Dole. II. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7 :02 p.m. to discuss land acquisition matters, Santa Clara County Assessor ' s Parcel Number 558-29-016 , property of LaRoy Tymes. The Board reconvened for the public meeting at 7 : 35 p.m. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 17 , 1991 N. Hanko stated that the minutes of July 17 , 1991 should be amended in Item V. , Paragraph 3 to read 24 with mockups . . . staff to return on July " . Motion: R. Bisho p moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 17 , 1991 as amend ed. T. Renshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. July 24 , 1991 III Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 24, 1991 . B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. July 25, 1991 Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board approve the minutes of July 25, 1991. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. I I I R-91-26 Page 2 IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION M. Dole stated that the Board received two written communications : 1) a letter dated July 16, 1991 from Kathryn and Donald Kuehn, 22549 Rolling Hills Road, Saratoga thanking the District for investigating and taking action about the encroachment at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve; no response was necessary; and 2) a letter dated July 18 , 1991 from Ronald R. Rossi, Esq. , Caputo, Liccardo, Rossi, Sturges & McNeil , 1960 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose regarding the lawsuit that has been filed over the use of Sheldon Road as an access to E1 Sereno Open Space Preserve. A draft response was attached for Board consideration. N. Hanko stated that a decision on the draft response on the Sheldon Road access letter should be postponed until it was discussed in Closed Session with District legal counsel under potential litigation matters . V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. VI. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C. Britton stated that there was to be a special order of the day to be added to the agenda. A presentation and congratulations followed to Audrey Rust, Executive Director of Peninsula Open Space Trust for the close of the Phleger property escrow. The agenda was adopted by Board consensus . VII . BOARD BUSINESS A. Agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust to Transfer Ownership of David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve to District (Report R-91-101 dated August 5, 1991) D. Woods discussed the 6-year process including the planning, design, and construction phases to complete the David C. Daniels Nature Center, and the major involvement of Peninsula Open Space Trust in completing this project. He stated that the District agreed to pay POST the balance of any additional costs over and above POST' s commitment of $65, 000, which amounts to $29, 068 . Staff recommended to the Board that this amount be approved and paid. Audrey Rust addressed the Board, noting that POST' S Board of Directors wholeheartedly supported the District ' s acquisition efforts. She noted that POST wanted to continue to work with the District on special projects , in order to allow funding to focus on acquisition. I R-91-26 Page 3 Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board adopt the agreement with Peninsula Open Space Trust to transfer ownership of David C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve to District, including approving payment of $29, 068 to POST. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . B. Proposed Addition of Tymes Property to Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul O en Space Preserve (Report R-91-95 dated August 6, 1991) D. Woods stated that the 9. 8-acre Tymes property is an important parcel for the District to acquire as it would help create a connection between the Cathedral Oaks Area and the Priest Rock Trail. He stated that there is debris on the property that will need to be cleaned up, that specific recommendations for the clean-up were outlined in the Use and Management Plan, and that staff recommends the property be withheld from dedication at this time. C. Britton stated that the purchase price was $75, 000, on a bargain-sale basis . Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91-31 , 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 Tymes) . K. Duffy 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 indicating its intention to withhold the property from dedication as public open space at this time . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. C. New Senior Ranger (Crew) Position and Proposed Modifications in Senior Ranger Job Specification and Salary Ran a (Report R-91-97 dated Aug ust 8 1991 J. Escobar stated that field staff is beginning a process of reorganization and is recommendingthe following: 1) approval of the creation and filling of a second senior ranger (crew) position; 2) approval of the amended senior R-91-26 Page 4 ranger job specification; 3) approval of a five-point (5.1%) special adjustment increase effective immediately in the senior ranger salary range, and 4) commitment to funding and filling of at least one additional ranger position during the first quarter of the 1992-1993 fiscal year. He noted that the new senior ranger (crew) position was based on the conversion of a current ranger position and had been included in the budget as a conversion. N. Hanko stated that there seemed to be a problem in not having planned for additional ranger positions when the current budget was created. Rusty Smith, Senior Field Representative of Local 715 introduced Patrick Congdon and Phil Hearin who were representing the bargaining unit members , and stated that Local 715 wanted to address items one and four in the recommendation and was not opposed to the creation of a new senior ranger position. Phil Hearin stated that the field staff was concerned about the effect the conversion would have on the holiday and weekend schedule, and stated that hiring a new ranger requires careful timing to get them trained so that they would be able to be effective by the peak seasons . He expressed the reservations that the field staff is having about the converting of this position and the effect it will have on the staff . Patrick Congdon reiterated that approving the above changes would impact the flexibility in scheduling and cut down on staff ' s ability to take part in their benefits (vacation, time-off , etc . ) . He said field staff recommends that an additional ranger be hired at a far earlier date than the proposed date of April 1 , 1992 . R. Bishop stated that the recommendations by staff were good and that they deserved the support of the Board. K: Duffy, N. Hanko and T. Henshaw stated that they were not willing to change the recommendations of staff , however, the possibility of adding a new ranger position might be considered prior to the April 1 , 1992 date. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the new senior ranger (crew) position and proposed modifications in senior ranger job specification and salary range. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. D. Proposed Changes in Personnel Policies and Procedures for Non-Represented Employees (Report R-91-98 dated August 7 , 1991) J. Fiddes stated that the main change proposed for Personnel Policies and Procedures for non-represented employees is : R-91-26 Page 5 amending vacation accrual for new employees (to 2 weeks to start) , and increasing personal leave time by 4 hours . She stated that the vacation accrual change was for prospective employees and would not impact anyone currently on the staff . She noted that all staff had had the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes on a survey specific to vacation accrual and personal leave time. N. Hanko stated that it would be positive for the Board to support these changes now, noting however, that if the Sipel study shows that there is concern over these changes and issues it could be discussed at a later date. Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the proposed changes in the Personnel Policies and Procedures for non-represented employees. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . E. License Agreement for South Skyline Volunteer Firefighters to Install a Water Line and Hydrant on Long Ridge Open Space Preserve (Report R-91-92 dated August 2 , 1991) Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the License Agreement for South Skyline Volunteer Firefighters to install a water line and hydrant on Long Ridge Open Space Preserve . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . F. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Construction of a Bridge and Trail at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Report R-91- 100 dated August 5, 1991) Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board approve authorization to solicit bids for construction of a bridge and trail at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve . R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . G. Cancellation of August 28 , 1991 Regular Board Meeting (Report R-91-96 dated August 14 , 1991) Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board approve the cancellation of the August 28 , 1991 regular meeting. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. R-91-26 Page 6 H. Final Adoption of the Preliminary g Use and Management Plan for the Olivier Property Addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-91-99 dated August 5, 1991) Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the Olivier Property Addition to the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, including the naming, as contained in report R-91- 82 , and indicate its intention to withhold the land as public open space at this time. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VIII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS B. Crowder reported on the Bay Trail dedication and the Alma schooner event on Sunday, August 11 , noting about 45-50 people attended. B. Crowder stated that the Town of Woodside had restored the $2. 5 million net amount to District for the sale of a portion of Teague Hill property in the proposed November ballot advisory measure. T. Henshaw stated that she had attended the Sunnyvale City Council meeting on the Baylands Park and that the "dirt should be turned by January" . She said she had gotten unanimous agreement from the council in support of the Bay Trail and directed their staff to work cooperatively with our staff , the county, and Mountain View staff to get the Bay Trail through Moffett Field. N. Hanko and C. Britton reported on the San Mateo Board of Supervisors meeting they attended on August 13 . He said Santa Clara County Supervisor Dianne McKenna addressed the board to enlist their support for SB 164 and a necessary waiver resolution regarding election costs. He said the supervisors voted unanimously to pass the waiver request and the funding measure. C. Britton reported on and showed pictures of the recent staff picnic, which featured a moonball game. C. Britton reported on the tree cutting in the vineyard area at Pichetti . R-91-26 Page 7 N. Hanko asked for Board clarification regarding this year ' s Good Neighbor Meeting and whether the Board had decided to delay or postpone the meeting. She urged that the meeting be held. Following discussion, El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve was suggested as a focal point for the discussion in a workshop format. Staff is to report back on this idea at September 11 , 1991 board meeting. M. Hale said that she will be working with the editor of the King' s Mountain Echo on reporting information about the District. C. Britton stated that the Resource Management Policies will not be ready for presentation to the Board until November. J. Escobar stated that Tom Lausten had been promoted to senior ranger effective August 12. J. Escobar reported on two bicycle accidents : 1) a solo bike accident at Harkin ' s Ridge; and 2) a solo bike accident at St. Joseph' s Hill . He reported on the meeting he attended in Marin County on mountain bike issues, noting the District appears to be the most liberal with respect to mountain bikes , as well as having the most bike trails on District preserves . J. Escobar reported that the District planned to donate the Barlow trailer to Santa Rosa Community College for their use in their Criminal Justice Training Center. The Board did not object to the donation. J. Escobar said he, Lauren McGuire, and Annette Coleman will be meeting with a block captain in East Palo Alto to work together in doing property clean-ups around the area. N. Hanko suggested working with Trevor Burroughs who is doing clean-ups on agricultural lands in the East Palo Alto area. IX. CLAIMS Motion: R. Bishopmoved that the Board approve h Revised Claims pp m 91-15, dated August 14 , 1991 . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . X. CLOSED SESSION S . Norton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in Closed Session fell under Government Code Section 54956. 9 (b) (1) . The Board recessed to Closed Session at 10 : 33 P.M. XI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 20 P.M. Maryly Dole CORRECTION TO THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 1991 II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 14 , 1991 B. Crowder noted that the informational report on page six regarding the Town of Woodside should be amended to read that the Town had "rewritten the proposition it has placed on the November ballot as an advisory measure to read that the principal amount 'not exceed $2 , 850 , 000 . ' " Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the minutes of August 14 , 1991 as corrected. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0 .