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Home My Public Portal About19911218 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) I _ Open Space ' MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 91-38 RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING -_ - BOARD OF DIRECTORS -December 18_, 1991 MINUTES 1 . ROLL CALL President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order. at 7:35 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Nonette Hanko, Richard Bishop, Robert McKibbin, Teena Henshaw, .and Betsy Crowder. Personnel Present : Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Mary Hale, Del Woods, John Escobar, Sheryl. Cochran, Stanley Norton, and Emma Johnson. 11. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY N.�Hanko read the resolution honoring Karen Nilsson. Motion: N. Hanko moved that, the Board adopt Resolution 91-49, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Honoring Karen Nilsson for Her Lifetime of Contributions to Environmental Preservation and Education. B. Crowder seconded the motion. Ginny Babbitt arrived at 7:42 P.M. The motion passed 7 to O. J. Escobar introduced the District 's newest ranger, Warren Phillips, to the Board. Ill . WRITTEN COMMUNICATION E. Johnson stated that there were no written communications. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jeff Mangasarian, PO Box 954, El Granada, said he wanted the District to be aware of the availability of a large estate in El Granada Hills in the event the District would want to acquire it. C. Britton said the land is probably not within District boundaries but will follow-tap on the information. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA N. Hanko stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. LeTTislative Status Report (Report R-91-137 dated November 25, 1991) Ra H. Grench introduced Ralph Heim, the District 's legislative advocate in Sacramento who reviewed the status of legislation affecting the District. He reported that repeal legislation for the property tax assessment and collection fees does not have much support in the legislature but he would continue to make it a high priority. He said Meeting 91-38 Page 3 voter sentiment is strong against allowing a simple majority to pass a | bond measure so aggressive action will be needed. | He suggested that the District become proactive in an educational process for legislators, establishing a grass roots program which could be very beneficial when all present legislators are replaced because of the term limitation. T. 8enabaw proposed that the Legislative Committee meet early in January to discuss Mr, 8eim'a suggestions and other ideas that Board members may have. N. 8anko clarified that the meeting should be after committee assignments are made in January. Motion: N. Baoko moved that items III D and IV C and E be deleted | from the District 's legislative program. R. Bishop seconded � the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0, � Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board approve the legislative � program as amended. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The � motion passed 7 to O. � B. ' � Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91-50, a � Resolution of Appreciation to Senator Marian Bergeson for � Introducing District Sponsored Measures in Senate Bill 767, K. McKibbio seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to O. C. Annual Review of Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Use and Management Plan Reviews (Report R-91-148 dated December 9, 1991) D. Woods stated that the DIao includes new land acquisitions, current Use and Management Plans, and changes in short and long term priorities for site use and development. He reviewed charts of the Plan for Relative Site Emphasis indicating the preliminary five-year schedule for major capital improvement projects. � Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Use and Management Plan � � Target Review Schedule. R. McKibbiu seconded the motion. | � The motion passed 7 to O' � The Board recessed at 9;40 and reconvened at 9:50 P.M. D. Proposed Addition of Chew ProDertv to the Cathedral Oaks Area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Report R-91-145) C. Britton said the purchase price of the 16.16-acre parcel is $75,000, and D. Woods showed on the wall map that it adjoins the Kennedy Limekiln | i Area of Sierra Aznl Open Space Preserve and is within 50 feet of the Cathedral Oaks Area of the Preserve. S. Cochran showed slides of the area and the site's location relative to Motion:other landmarks, existing structure, landslides on the property, and K. McOihhio moved that the Board adopt Re ` DeanIotioo of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula � ` ___� - Meeting 91-38 Page 3 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 Azn| Open Space Preserve - Land of Chew) . K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed / to O. Moltion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board tentatively adopt the preliminary Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the report, 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. K. Duffy seconded the motioo. The motion passed 7 to 0. E. Pro osed Annexation to the District of Lands Adiacent to Skyline Ridq dated December 991) � C. Britton said the 229.49 acres of District fee-owned land that is part � of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve was deleted from a 1985 annexation request and that it is now timely to propose annexation because of proximity to the Sall Creek Additions. He added that there are four Privately held parcels in the same area whose owners have previously objected to annexation that are not included in the proposed annexation. C. Britton noted that the date on Exhibit &-1 should be changed from December 18, 1991 to December 19, I091. B. Creocb pointed out that the Local Agency Formation Commission may require that this "island" of private parcels be included and the Board would have to consider it during the proceedings. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91-52, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Requesting Initiation of Annexation Procedures by the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (Midpeuiomnla Preserves 199I - Skyline Area) . R. McKibbiu seconded the motion. The motion passed ? to O. F. � C. Britton said the District proposes to apply for a $I million grant to help acquire approximately 904 acres in the Jacques Ridge area of Santa � Clara County, and that the District will work with the County for � cooperative funding of the local share. Motion C. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt Resolution 91-53, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeni000la � Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for � Habitat Conservation Funds for the Jacques Ridge Corridor Acquisition project . T. Renshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. G. N. 8anko said she will appoint , with the Board's approval , K. Duffy, B. Meeting 9I-38 Page 4 � Crowder, and N. Haoko, with O. Babbitt as alternate, to the 201h Anniversary Committee, and suggested January h as the first meeting � date. � Motion: B. Bishop moved that the Board approve the appointments to � the 20tb Anniversary Committee. T. Renshaw seconded the motion. 'The motion passed 7 to 0. � � H. Solicitation of Bids for Picchetti Ranch Barn Restoration Protect � � � K. Duffy moved that the Board authorize ata1f to solicit � � =� � competitive bids from independent contractors for the � yicchetti Ranch barn reconstruction project. R. McDibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 1 to 0. � � YIZ . INFORMATIONAL REPORT � J. Escobar reported that there had been a miuor, bicycle accident at ErexmoL Older Open Space Preserve. � � � VlII^ CLAIMS � � : T. 8enabaw moved that the Board approve Revised Claims 91-38 dated December l8, 194I. B. McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion � � � passed 7 to 0. � � � II. CLOSED SESSION � C. Norton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in Closed Session � fell under Government Code section 54956.9 (b) (l) , regarding threatened legal action, and C. Britton said that land negotiations involve Corte Madera Associates, San Mateo County Assessor's parcel numbers 350-150 and 350-240, Ryland Kelly, oxneu representative. � � � The Board recessed to Closed Session at 10:40 P.M. � X. ADJOURNMENT � 'The Board reconvened to adjourn the meeting at 11: 15 Y.M. � Emma Johnson � Recording Secretary � � � � � � � � | �