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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 93-04
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 10, 1993
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 7: 31 P.M.
Members Present: Pete Siemens, Nonette Hanko, Wim de Wit, Teena
Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, and Betsy Crowder.
Member Absent: Robert McKibbin.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes,
Michael Foster, John Escobar, Randy Anderson, Malcolm Smith, Mary
Gundert, Sheryl Marioni Cochran, Carleen Bruins, Stanley Norton,
Patty Quillin, and Emma Johnson.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
III. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
C. Bruins introduced the new docent coordinator, Patty Quillin,
and related her experience and background. The Board welcomed P.
Quillin to the District.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B. Crowder stated that the agenda was adopted by consensus.
V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the consent
calendar including the minutes of January 27, 1993;
recommended response action to written communications
from Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos,
dated January 14, 1993 and the City of East Palo Alto
dated January 29, 1993; Amendment to the Use and
Management Plan for the Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve to Permit the Use of an Existing
Structure as a Ranger Residence; Resolution 93-03, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Establishing
Signatories for Entering Safe Deposit Boxes (First
Interstate Bank of California - Los Altos) ; and Revised
Claims 93-03. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code (Report R-93-17)
President B. Crowder opened the continued Public Hearing at 7:36
P.M. J. Fiddes stated that she had consulted with the Fair
Political Practices Commission for more information on the
consultant category. She said that staff was recommending that
the general manager report back to the Board on the specific
(8:05) 6. Extension of Letter of Credit Securing the 1988 Variable
Rate Demand Notes -- M. Foster
Resolution With Respect to the $12,500,000 Aggregate
Principal Amount of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Variable Rate Demand Notes, 1988 Series A,
Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Amendment No. 1
to the Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement and
Other Documents and Certificates Relating Thereto
(8:10) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS -- Directors and Staff
REVISED CLAIMS (Consent Item)
CLOSED SESSION (Litigation, Land Negotiations, Labor
Negotiations, and Personnel Matters)
ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE.* Times are estimated and items may appear earlier or later than
listed. Agenda is subject to change of order.
TO ADDRESS THF BOARD: The Cbair will -invite public comment on agenda items
at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may
address the Board concerning other matters during oral communications. Each
speaker will ordinarily be limited to .3 minutes. When recognized, please
begin by stating your name and address. Please fill out the speaker's form so
your name and address can be accurately -included in the minutes.
Alternately, you may comment to the Board by a written COMMUDiCWtiOD, which
the Board appreciates.
All items on the consent calendar shall be
one motion unless a Board member removes an item from the consent calendar for
separate discussion. A member of the public mayL1r:tque.�t under oral
communications that an item be removed from the consent calendar.
NOTICE OF PUHLTC MFFTTNG.5
The Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 1993 beginning at 4:30
p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 1993 beginning at 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday,
February 24, 1993 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the District office. The purpose
of the meeting will be to review the proposed budget for the 1993-1994 fiscal
year.
The 20th Anniversary Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 10, 1993
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the District office. The purpose of the meeting
will be to plan events celebrating the District 's twentieth anniversary.
The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 16, 1993 beginning at
4:30 p.m. at the District office. The purpose of the meeting will be to
discuss funding alternatives.
The Gifts Policy Committee will meet on Friday, February 19, 1993 beginning at
3:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and revise the
Districts Gifts Policy.
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B. Review of Peninsula Open Space Trust's Proposal for Memorial
and Commemorative Sitting Areas (Report R-93-29)
M. Gundert reported that District planning and operations
staff reviewed the proposal from Peninsula Open Space Trust
regarding memorial or commemorative sitting areas on
District preserves.
N. Hanko said the Gifts Policy Committee did not review
different recommendations on the sites but thought it
appropriate for the matter to be decided by the Board. She
said the committee should be kept informed of new plaques
that are installed.
M. Gundert said that POST wants to create the three sitting
areas at Purisima Creek Redwoods, Windy Hill, and Skyline
Ridge Open Space Preserves before doing improvements in the
southern area of the District.
B. Crowder requested that the staff report be sent to
individuals who had contacted the District regarding the
memorial benches.
Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board authorize staff to
work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to implement
the improvements contained in the proposal. B.
Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.
C. Extension of Letter of Credit Securing the 1988 Variable
Rate Demand Notes (Report R-93-261
M. Foster reported that the $12, 500, 000 of 1988 variable
rate demand notes were secured by a Fuji Bank letter of
credit with an initial term of five years. He said that
Fuji Bank has offered to extend the letter of credit for an
additional five years based on terms listed in the proposed
Amendment No. 1.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve Resolution
93-05, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District With
Respect to the $12,500, 000 Aggregate Principal
Amount of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Variable Rate Demand Notes, 1988 Series
A, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an
Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Credit and
Reimbursement Agreement and Other Documents and
Certificates Relating Thereto. T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
N. Hanko commended staff on the minutes of the January 27 meeting
and the material presented at the Budget Committee meetings.
R. Anderson reported that he had missed attending the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors' hearing on the Jamison subdivision
on Tuesday, February 9 because the item apparently had been moved
up on the agenda. He said that the supervisors discussed
allowing a negative declaration rather than an environmental
impact report and whether they would require a trail dedication
at the February 2 hearing. P. Siemens added that C. Britton, H.
Grench and he had met with Supervisor Honda to make a strong case
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for the EIR and discussed other issues involving an easement.
G. Babbitt said she, R. McKibbin, and Vicki Moore of Greenbelt
Alliance had hiked the Vidovich property addition to Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve, noting that it is a beautiful
property and an important addition to the preserve.
W. de Wit reported that H. Grench, M. Smith, C. Britton, and he
attended the "mortgage burning" celebration of the retirement of
the debt for the San Carlos assessment district that was formed
to help purchase the former Hassler Health Home property that is
now Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. H. Grench added that there
was a great deal of interest shown by local citizens in
contributing to the acquisition of neighboring property.
C. Britton reported that he has received correspondence from the
City of Palo Alto regarding its 80 acre parcel on Monte Bello
Road. He said the District expressed interest in taking title to
the property in exchange for 60 acres west of Page Mill Road
adjacent to Foothills Park. He said that the City of Palo Alto
did not feel grant funds could be used to build a trail from the
Arastra Preserve at 280 through Foothills Park into Los Trancos
Open Space Preserve, and that he had proposed that the District
build the trail over a ten year period. Board members encouraged
continuation of the process.
N. Hanko said she had been invited to attend a planning meeting
for Palo Alto's upcoming centennial to discuss how the District
can participate in the event.
R. Anderson reported that he would be serving on a San Mateo
County Parks subcommittee on alternate funding.
M. Smith reported that he will distribute copies of press
releases to the Board and will provide a list of the media that
receive the releases.
J. Escobar reported on a recent bicycle accident at Windy Hill
Open Space Preserve. He added that Loro Paterson and Patrick
Congdon had helped to apprehend a drunken driver on Skyline
Boulevard and that P. Congdon also interrupted an attempted
suicide. B. Crowder reported that Rob Barbara had an accident on
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
C. Britton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in
Closed Session fell under Section 54956.9 (a) , MROSD vs.
Acronico. The Board recessed to Closed Session on litigation and
personnel matters at 8:34 P.M.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 P.M. , the Board announced that the Closed Session would
be continued to 6: 00 P.M. Wednesday, February 17, 1993 .
Emma Johnson
Recording Secretary
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process he would use to make the determination whether a
contractor will be required to file the report and that the Board
adopt the wording presented in the resolution.
N. Hanko reiterated her concern regarding the public's perception
of how decisions would be made regarding consultant disclosures.
She asked about the process the general manager would use in
determining whether a particular consultant is required to comply
with the disclosure requirements.
J. Fiddes said that the District clerk would probably be involved
in the screening process, with the general manager making the
final determination.
P. Siemens stated his agreement with having a simple check list
for determining which consultants should comply with the
disclosure requirements.
N. Hanko said she would support the concept if the Board reviewed
the check list or procedures to be used.
President B. Crowder asked for public comment. There was none.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Public Hearing be closed. N.
Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Crowder declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:47
P.M.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution 93-04,
a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Amending
Conflict of Interest Code and direct the general
manager to report back to the Board on the process to
be used in determining whether a particular consultant
is required to comply with the disclosure requirements
of the code. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion
passed 6 to 0.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Final Adoption of the Preliminary Use and Management Plan
for the Vidovich Property Addition to Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve (Report R-93-28)
R. Anderson reported that staff met with residents of Olive
Tree Lane and discussion focused on District access to the
preserve via Olive Tree Lane. He said that staff clarified
that the District does not intend to encourage public access
through the area. He reviewed the revised preliminary use
and management recommendations including signs, roads,
trails, gates and fences, and cleanup. He noted that a
revised map for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve has
been completed.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the revised
Preliminary Use and Management Plan for the
Vidovich property addition to Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve and reaffirm its intention to
dedicate the property as public open space. G.
Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 6
to 0.