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Home My Public Portal About19950510 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 95-11 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 10, 1995 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Members Present: Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Teena Henshaw, Ginny Babbitt, Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit. Personnel Present: Jean Fiddes, Malcolm Smith, John Escobar, Randy Anderson, Sue Schectman, Del Woods, and Emma Johnson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. Ill. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board adopt the agenda. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR B. Crowder requested that the minutes of April 26, 1995 and the draft response to the written communication from Sean Cooney, Bret Sarnquist, Ryan Mooney and Daniel Gordon be removed from the consent calendar. Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the revised consent calendar including: approving written communication responses to Robert Zatkin, PO Box 620502, Woodside, and William Obermayer, 22400 Skyline Boulevard, #22, La Honda; approving agenda item number one Scheduling of June 21 and June 26, 1995 Special Meetings for Interviewing and Selecting the New Ward 4 Director; and approving revised claims 95-09. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 26, 1995 B. Crowder said that the date for the opening of the Basin Trail in her informational report on page five should have been April 29. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the minutes of April 26, 1995 as amended. G. Babbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. 330 Distel Circle * Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 v Phone:415-691-1200 * FAX:415-691-0485 , E-mail: mrosd@tietconi.com @ Board of(hectors:Pete° ins,Mary C. 1)avev, leeria Henshaw,(tinny Babbitt,No, Hanko,B(,tsv Crovalcr,Wini de Wit Conei,il Niamigoi:L.(raig Britton e Meeting 95-11 Page 2 VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS B. Crowder requested that the letters to Sean Cooney, 1570 Cowper Street, Palo Alto; Ryan Mooney, 811 Sycamore Drive, Palo Alto; Bret Samquist, 917 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto; and Daniel Gordon, 1475 Pitman Avenue, Palo Alto include language concerning the process the District used to establish trail policies and guidelines. The Board concurred with her proposed language. i Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board approve the amended draft response to Mr. Cooney et al. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. VII. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No 2 - Approval of Second Lease Amendment to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Historic Picchetti Winery Lease Agreement with Ronald and Rolayne Stortz to Achieve Compliance with Lease Provisions (Report R-95-64) P. Siemens said that N. Hanko, S. Schectman, R. Anderson, and he worked as a committee on the lease amendment for the winery to achieve compliance with lease provisions and resolve lease issues. N. Hanko reported that the tenants will present their proposals for the site plan to the Board by June 1. She noted that the porch has been historically restored and that an inspection of the fermentation barn has taken place, and that she anticipates the agreed-upon schedule will be adhered to. R. Anderson said the lease amendment gives a clear set of guidelines to follow, especially on improvements and public access. Motion: G. Babbitt moved that the Board approve the Second Lease Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Historic Picchetti Winery. B. Crowder seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. B. Crowder requested that the Board examine its acquisition policies on acquiring land with structures. N. Hanko said that the issue should be considered on a case by case basis rather than adopting a policy. President P. Siemens referred Director Crowder's request to the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee. B. Agenda Item No. 3 - Informational Report on the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan Update eport R-95-651 D. Woods reported that the process of updating the Santa Clara County Trails Master Plan began in 1992 when the Board of Supervisors appointed an advisory committee to review the Plan. He said District staff has participated in the process and will review and comment on the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Plan. He introduced Julie Bondurant, county staff representative to the Trails Master Plan Advisory Committee. J. Bondurant described the planning process and content of the Countywide Trails Master Plan Draft Report, emphasizing that the Plan addresses a balance between accommodating public trail needs and respecting private property rights. She noted that there were fifteen public workshops and hearings during the process to arrive at the current draft plan and Meeting 95-11 Page 3 explained that the next phase will include public hearings on the draft EIR before a final Master Plan is adopted by the Board of Supervisors in the fall. Scott Harger, 1415 Todd Street, Mountain View expressed his concerns to the Board on the way the Stevens Creek Trail was shown in the City of Sunnyvale in the draft plan. The Board's questions centered on whether the proposed trails were site specific and the involvement of other jurisdictions for coordination of trail connections. P. Siemens noted that the Board would like to review staff s response to the Draft EIR before it is sent to the Board of Supervisors. VIIl. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS N. Hanko reported that 1) she and B. Crowder delivered the resolution honoring Lennie Roberts to her; 2) she attended and spoke at the Phleger property dedication. B. Crowder reported that 1) she participated in a dedication hike of the new Basin Trail at Big Basin State Park; 2) the multi-use committee of the Ridge Trail is opposing AB 700 and she will present arguments to the Ridge Trail Committee not to oppose the proposed legislation, or to remain neutral; 3) she attended the Kings Mountain Annual Dinner; 4) the party to honor retiring Board member G. Babbitt will be June 22. M. Davey described a publication from POST by the Land Trust Alliance called Economic Benefits of Land Protection. P. Siemens reported that the Los Gatos Creek Trail dedication in Los Gatos was held on April 29. 2 h attended an r property dedication a atte W. de Wit reported that 1) he attended the Phlege p ope y ) Endangered Species Act hearing in Stockton; 3) he will attend a meeting on alternative funding in San Mateo County on May 12 along with B. Crowder and C. Britton. J. Escobar reported that a representative from California Fish and Game Department will give a presentation on mountain lions to employees on May 19 and asked if any Board members would like to attend. M. Davey, W. de Wit, P. Siemens, and B. Crowder said they may attend. He added that there were two recent bicycle accidents on District preserves, and that the volunteer recognition event is scheduled for May 21 at Picchetti Winery. S. Schectman reported on a recent court case involving state park's non-liability for a mountain lion attack. She reported that she attended the annual League of California Cities conference for public agencies' attorneys and that a committee was organized to discuss issues of common interest to special districts. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 P.M. Emma Johnson Recording Secretary Claims 96-09 Meeting N�» 95-1O Omba: K8ay1O. 1995 � Revised � M|DPEN|NSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT � Amount N Description 7622 220*84 Acme & Sons Sanitation Sanitation Service ! ' 7623 145.30 All Laser Service Equipment Supplies 7634 25.00 American Trails Subscription 7625 2G�84 American Wel ding Supply Welding � | ! 7626 81 .60 Randy Anderson Private Vehicle Expense 7627 93.90 APA Planners Bookstore Books 7628 468.32 Arno' Signs & Decal Co.. Inc. Signs � 7629 159.39 AT &^ T Telephone Service | 7630 5G�OO Baron Welding &/ Iron Works, Inc. Field Equipment Repair | 7631 89.00 BiU'u Towing Service Towing Services ' | 7632 47.75 Black Mountain Spring Water Water � 7633 637.83 BTK&DRedwood Office Furniture 7634 440.25 Cabo|a'o |nc. Uniform Expense � | 7635 1354.42 CaUo Sign Company Signs 7636 440.51 Annette Coleman Rmirnburuennont-Off ice Supplies 7637 13.32 Crest Copies, Inc. Maps and 8|uoUnau 7838 33.30 Emergency Vehicle Systems Field Equipment � 7639 100.00 FCC Auto Body Vehicle Inspection 7640 100.00 Andrew Galvin Docent Training 7641 58.38 Garden\and Power Equipment Equipment Repair 7642 41.80 Gibson Studio Photographs � 7843 244.69 W.W. Grainger, Inc. ' Field Supplies � 7644 92.01 G. | . Trunking Freight Charges 7645 22.48 G & K Enterprises Shop Towel Services 7646 100.67 Hengeho|d Motor Co.. Inc. Vehicle Rental 7647 63.40 Emma Johnson Reimbursement-Kitchen Supplies � 7648 139.00 Keye Productivity Center Seminar-J. Fiddos 7649 09.13 Kinko'oA/RProgram May Docent Newsletter 7650 54.30 Judy Law Private Vehicle Expense 7651 125.00 BodLevinaon Consulting Services � � 7652 130.00 Los Altos Garbage Company DurnpoberRenta\ � 7663 100.00 Los Gatos Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee � 7654 1'G1 1.S1 K0ervvin A. Mac* Consulting Services � 7655 75.00 Menlo Park Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee � � 7656 240.00 K4etroK4obi\eCornrnunioationo Radio Repair 7657 63.91 K4inton'n Lumber Supply Field Supplies 7658 1'060.06 Monogram Sanitation Sanitation Supplies and Repairs �G58 1�O OO Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Insert Fee � ' | 7660 45.00 Roger Myers Oo�ent Training 7661 19.50 Nabconn On-line Service 7662 188.83 Noble Ford Tractor, Inc. Field Supplies 7663 234.49 Pacific Bell Telephone Services 7664 225.00 Palo Alto Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter Insert Fee | 7665 104.71 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. B|ue|inao 7666 155.90 PIP Printing Brochures Page /