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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 94-01
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 12, 1994
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Betsy Crowder called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
Members Present: Bets Crowder Wim de Wit Ginn Babbitt Teena Henshaw, Robert
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McKibbin, and Pete Siemens.
Member Absent: Nonette Hanko.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Jean Fiddes, Randy Anderson, John Escobar, Malcolm Smith,
Del Woods, Michael Foster, Stanley Norton, and Emma Johnson.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Avenue, Los Altos asked about progress on the search for a
general manager. T. Henshaw replied that she will give a report on the status during the
informational reports portion of the meeting.
III. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Resolution Honoring Michael L. Foster
President Crowder expressed the Board's great appreciation to Michael Foster for his
contributions to the District during his fifteen years as controller, for his commitment to open
space, and his tireless dedication in guiding the District's finances. She presented the framed
Resolution 94-01 to him.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B. Crowder stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
G. Babbitt requested removal of the written communications from Joel Jensen from the consent
calendar, P. Siemens requested removal of the agenda item on Inclusion of the San Francisco Bay
Trail in the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan, and W. de Wit had a question on revised
claims that were part of the December 8, 1993 minutes.
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board adopt the consent calendar, including approval of
the minutes of the December 15, 1993 Regular Board Meeting; remainder of the
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Written Communications; Resolution 94-02 Authorizing Certain Board Employees to
Invest Temporarily Idle Funds in Securities Allowed by Government Code; the 20th
Anniversary Final Report; and Authorization to Purchase Transport Trailer. T.
Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
G. Babbitt requested that the third paragraph of the letter to Mr. Jensen begin by stating,
"Having completed a 3-year study on bicycle and equestrian use, we have initiated ...."
Motion: R. McKibbin moved that the Board approve the revised letter to Mr. Jensen. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
W. de Wit questioned the $1,268.84 payment to San Mateo County for property taxes in the
minutes for December 8, 1993. C. Britton responded that when the District owns land outside its
boundaries, the District has to pay the property taxes on it, adding that when the area is annexed
to the District, property taxes will no longer have to be paid.
MOTION: G. Babbitt moved approval of the minutes of December 8, 1993. T. Henshaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Election of Board Officers for 1994 (Report R-94-01)
By signed ballot, the Board elected G. Babbitt to serve as president, P. Siemens to serve as
vice president, R. McKibbin to serve as treasurer, and T. Henshaw to serve as secretary.
J. Fiddes counted the ballots that are available for public inspection.
After reviewing the District's achievements and highlights of the past year, B. Crowder
passed the duties of president to G. Babbitt.
B. Annual Review of Relative Site Emphasis Plan and Schedule for Use and Management Plan
Reviews (Report R-94-08)
R. Anderson presented an overview of the Relative Site Emphasis process and how the
process integrates into the District's annual cycle of Action Plan, budget, program
evaluation, and site and project planning and review.
D. Woods reviewed the Relative Site Emphasis Plan, noting that the format has returned to
a five year plan, rather than a two year plan used for 1993-1994. He said that, compared
to last year's plan, this year's plan shows a shift in emphasis from implementation of major
infrastructure projects to planning and implementing major public access land use projects,
more time on use and management plans, and policy formulation and implementation.
The Board recommended an addition to the capital improvement projects for Ravenswood
Open Space Preserve to include planning for a connecting trail from the preserve to
University Avenue and asked for clarification on whether Peninsula Open Space Trust
would fund improvements for the Vista Trail at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve under its
cooperative gift program.
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Motion: B. Crowder moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Relative Site Emphasis
Plan and Use and Management Plan Target Review Schedule as amended. R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
C. Acceptance of Dedication of Conservation Easement from The Trust for Hidden Villa
(Report R-94-09)
C. Britton said the District has acquired conservation easements over approximately 1,530
acres of land owned by The Trust for Hidden Villa and that an extension of the "Ranch
Area" easement to include the 10 acres of land surrounding the family home would help the
Trust obtain a historic grant for restoration of the original family home. He added that
there would be no cost to the District.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-03, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Authorizing Acceptance of Conservation Easement Dedication, Authorizing
Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and
Authorizing Acting General Manager to Execute Any and All Other
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San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Lands of The Trust for Hidden Villa). R.
McKibbin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
D. Inclusion of the San Francisco Bay Tail in the Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan (R-
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P. Siemens suggested sending letters to legislators to have a greater impact on NASA
Ames' decision regarding the Bay Trail in its Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan. D.
Woods responded that the South Bay Ad Hoc Committee has strong support from legislators
including Senator Lockyer and Representative Anna Eschoo who are following the item
closely. He continued that a meeting with some legislators will be held this week and that
sending letters should be postponed.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution 94-04, a Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Endorsing Support for Including the San Francisco Bay Trail in the Moffett
Field Comprehensive Use Plan. R. McKibbin seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
T. Henshaw reported on the activities related to the search for a new general manager. She said
that 65 applications were received by the consultant Rich Perry. She reviewed the process to
screen the applicants down to 11 individuals. T. Henshaw said the committee will meet with Mr.
Perry on January 19 to screen the list down to five to seven candidates to be interviewed by the
full Board.
C. Britton reported that the National Park Service purchase of the former Phleger property was
completed on December 30, 1993, that the former Tysen property (over 600 acres adjacent to
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve) and about was given to POST on December 30,
and about 700 acres at the confluence of Tunitas Creek and Tunitas Creek Road. He added that
these additional public lands that could eventually be a Trail to the Sea from Purisima Creek
Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
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Directors'C. Britton noted that he received information on the Special Districts ecto s Workshop and
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asked if any Board members were interested in attending. Since all Board members have
attended previous sessions, none were interested in attending. He said that if any Board members
are interested in taking a ranger ride-along, they should contact J. Escobar. He continued that
the Governor signed three bills related to the Brown Act that may affect District activities when
they become effective on April 1, 1994. S. Norton stated that his initial reading indicated the
Board's present procedures will probably not need to be changed to a great extent.
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C. Britton distributed copies of past committee assignments and a report on the Board decisions
regarding the new committee policies of the Board. He distributed a summary of the results of
the survey the Board completed in preparation for the January 22 goals and objectives workshop
and requested that if any Board member wishes to add or change any topics for the workshop, a
call should be made to J. Fiddes or himself. He introduced Julie McCullough, the temporary
planning technician for the District.
P. Siemens reported he gave three presentations on the District during the previous week. He
also reported that a few people had not received notification of the second meeting regarding
dogs on preserves. R. Anderson said he would respond to the problem later in the meeting. P.
Siemens suggested that trail signs should include a reminder to bicyclists to announce their
presence when they approach other trail users.
B. Crowder reported that N. Hanko had been honored by the City of Palo Alto as one of 55
people especially honored as part of the City's centennial celebration. She said she and several
others from the District visited the Sequoias to discuss the Sausal Darn Trail and parking lot.
R. Anderson reported that there was a problem with the mailing notice for the December 14
meeting regarding dogs on District preserves. He said the same package of information was re-
mailed, plus the minutes of the December 14 meeting, to the same list. He added that he asked
for volunteers for the dog study task force and hopes to convene it in a few weeks. He continued
that a workshop on trail plans will be held at El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve; The
date of the workshop has not been set.
M. Smith reported that over 20,000 "Kids Posters" have been mailed to households with school-
age children, PTA's in all the school districts, YMCA's, day care centers, pediatricians, and
other places where children might be. He said a spanish translation of the District fact sheet will
be printed and placed at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
M. Smith noted that B. Crowder, W. de Wit, C. Britton, and he met with Patrick Sanchez, San
Mateo County Parks Director and three commissioners. He said there are plans for another
public officials tour of District lands this spring. He said the District has received a great deal of
publicity concerning the wild pigs on Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
J. Escobar reviewed details of the wild pigs at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and
gave general information concerning wild pigs and how they are managed by the state agencies.
He continued that the sign committee is working on new signs and showed an example of the
artwork. He reported a jogging accident at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. He
confirmed the date and time for the first annual all volunteer and docent programs recognition
event with the Board (May 22 from 3 to 6 P.M. at Picchetti Ranch).
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X. REVISED CLAIMS
Motion: T. Henshaw moved approval of Revised Claims 94-01. R. McKibbin seconded the
motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
XI. CLOSED SESSION
S. Norton announced that litigation matters to be discussed in Closed Session fell under
Government Code Sect
ion 549569 a MROSD vs. Meyer, and 54956.9 (b)(1), matters of
potential litigation. C. Britton announced that negotiation matters to be discussed were Kennedy
Road Exchange, Santa Clara County Assessor's parcel no. 537-15-016 and -017 owner/negotiator
j Bill Ireland; San Mateo County parcel no. 085-160-110 owner/negotiator Steve Munson; and San
Mateo County Assessors parcel no. 085-160-13 owner/negotiator; Dennis Nead. The Board
recessed to Closed Session at 10:18 P.M.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:17 P.M.
Emma Johnson
Recording Secretary