The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal About19990512 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Regional Open ace MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT i Meeting 99-12 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 12, 1999 i MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL President Jed Cyr called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. Members Present: Deane Little, Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Ken Nitz, and Jed Cyr Members Absent: Betsy Crowder Personnel Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Randy Anderson, Malcolm Smith, John Escobar, Gordon Baillie II. CLOSED SESSION J. Cyr stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed session for the purpose of discussing Closed Session Agenda Item 1. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:03 P.M. and the Closed session commenced at 7:05 P.M. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:35 P.M. and J. Cyr called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. He noted that no reportable actions had taken place in Closed Session. Additional Personnel Present: Del Woods, Deirdre Dolan, Michael Williams, Mary de Beauvieres, Peggy Coats, Susan Dale III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the agenda. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. 3�,0 Distel Circle . Los Altos, CA 9•4022-140-1 . Phone:650-691-1200 4 FAX: 650-691-04£3.5 . E-mail: mrosdC3openspace.org a Web site:www.opeiispac(,.org Boar}of 0imc tw,:Pete siemens,NUry C. Davey, hid Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Nanko,Hetw Crowder, Kenneth C. Nitz •General hlanasger:t_Craig Britton i i Meeting 99-12 Page 2 i V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR I C. Britton asked on B. Crowder's behalf that the Minutes of March 10, 1999, be removed. Motif D. Little moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar including agenda item 8 Authorization for Payment in An Amount Not to Exceed $25.000 To the Firm of Irvine& Cooper for Legal Services In Connection with Midpeninsula Re anal_ Open Space District v, Esperson-Rodrigrues Development ; agenda item 9 Authorization for Director Nitz to Attend the Special Park Districts Forum Being Held From June 10 ThrouPh June 13 by the Hamilton County Park District in Cincinnati. Ohio at a Projected Cost of$l 500; and Revised Claims 99-09. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VI. APPROVAL OF MIN[ITFS C' Britton corrected paragraph 7, line 2 on page 8 of the minutes of March 10, 1999, to read "Flood Park" not" Park". Motion: K. Nitz moved the Board approve the Minutes of March 10, 1999, as amended. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. VII. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. 1 - &proval of Residential Rental Agreement for the Former McDonald Residence at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve; Determination That This Action is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Wily Act; and Authorization for the General Manager to Execute the Residential Rental Agreement with Mark Durham for the Former McDonald Residence at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve M. Williams reviewed the conditions of the Residential Rental Agreement between Mark Durham and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board determine that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and authorization for the General Manager to execute the Residential Rental Agreement with Mark Durham for the former McDonald residence at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. D. Little seconded the motion. The motion passed 6to0. B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Tentative Adoption of a Use and Management Plan Amendment for Long Ridge Open Space Preserve to Allow Leashed Dog Access Under a Test Case Permit System and Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Meeting 99-12 Page 3 M. de Beauvieres described the system for self-service permits to be used for do access Y P g at Long Ridge Open Space preserve. She explained that staff is asking for a tentative adoption of this item, as the program will be implemented for one year starting in August. Staff proposes to return to the Board with an informational report approximately six months into the program. At the end of one year the program will be reviewed by the Use and Management Committee. P. Siemens spoke in support of the program and said he would like to see permit use at all preserves which allow dogs. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and tentatively adopt the Use and Management Plan Amendment to allow leashed dog access under a test case permit system at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. C. Agenda Item No. 3 - Agreement with Santa Clara County Fire Department to Conduct a Controlled Burn on the Rancho de Guadalupe Portion of the Sierra Azul Open SRaee Preserve;Determination that the Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act: and Authorization for the General Manager to Execute the Permit to Enter for the Purpose of Allowing the Santa Clara County Fire Department to Conduct a Controlled Burn on the Rancho de Guadalupe Portion of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve G. Baillie detailed the benefits for the District in conducting a controlled burn on the Rancho de Guadalupe potion of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. He corrected the date of the activity to June 4, 1999, not June 6, 1999, as stated in the report. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act and authorize the General Manager to execute the Permit to Enter for the purpose of allowing the Santa Clara County Fire Department to conduct a controlled burn on the Rancho de Guadalupe portion of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. K. N"itz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Agenda Item No. 4 - Consideration of Resolution Urging the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to Reject the Proposal_to Implement Vehicle Entry Fees at Rancho San Antonio County Park D. Little stated that the District has maintained a long-standing policy of not charging fees and he felt strongly that the Board should pass a resolution urging Santa Clara County Parks not to charge vehicle entry fees at Rancho San Antonio County Park. N. Hanko spoke of her support of the resolution and of her own opposition for any parks agency to i Meeting 99-12 Page 4 charge vehicle fees. D. Little complimented M. Smith and J. Escobar on their work performance creating the resolution. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 99-15 a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Urging the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor to Reject the Proposal to Implement Vehicle Entry Fees at Rancho San Antonio County Park. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. E. Agenda Item No. 5 - Proposed Revisions to Grant of Conservation Easement with Covenants in Favor of Save-the-Redwoods League for Addition of Munson and Peninsula Open Space Trust Properties to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and Determination that the Recommended Actions are Cate ol; ricall, Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act M. Williams reviewed the changes that were made to the revised Grant of Conservation Easement with Covenants in favor of Save-the-Redwoods League for addition of Munson and Peninsula Open Space Trust Properties to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Motion,: K. Nitz moved that the Board determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt Resolution 99-16, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Officer to Execute Revised Grant of Conservation Easement with Covenants Over Real Property Being Acquired, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate To Closing of the Transaction(Long Ridge Open Space Preserve-Lands of Munson, et al.); and adopt Resolution 99-17, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Officer to Execute Grant of Conservation Easement with Covenants Over Real Property Being Acquired, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction(Long Ridge Open Space Preserve-Lands of Peninsula Open Space Trust). P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. F. Agenda Item No. 6 - Authorization to Solicit Bids to Purchase Prefabricated Pit Toilet Restrooms for Purisima Creek Redwoods-Rancho San Antonio- and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserves and Determination that the Prgiect is Categorically Excmpt from the California Environmental Quality Act M. de Beauvieres reported that it was within the Planning Programs's 1999-2000 fiscal year work program to replace five aging, chemical-recirculating restroom units with prefabricated pit toilets restrooms and that all units will be handicap accessible. Meeting 99-12 Page 5 Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and authorize staff to solicit bids for five prefabricated pit toilet restrooms for Purisima Creek Redwoods, Rancho San Antonio, and Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserved. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. G. Agenda Item No. 7 - Comment and Acceptance of Program Evaluation for the 1998- 1999 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District C. Britton corrected, on behalf of B. Crowder, page 8 of the 1998-1999 Action Plan under no. 2 "Key Projects Progress" that"One scoping meetings was held...", not three. M. Williams reviewed the Acquisition Program activity highlighting that in 1998-1999 1,800 acres was acquired. Highlighting the Enterprise Subprogram C. Britton noted the successful tenant transfer at Picchetti Winery. R. Anderson reviewed the Planning Program activity highlighting staff hiring, the publishing of the ROSS map, finalization of the Basic Policy, and resource management studies that were completed. J. Escobar reviewed the Operation Program activity highlighting the hiring of three new rangers, the Operations Program Review, and progress of restoration projects. N. Hanko stated she would like a tour of District lands to be arranged for the Coastal Advisory Committee. M. Smith reviewed the Public Affairs Program activity highlighting the mailing of 127,000 site brochures, growth in the interpretive program, training of crew leaders, web site links, legislative updates, and the completion of all exhibits at the Daniels Nature Center. C. Britton reviewed the Administration Program, highlighting activity during 1998-1999 of grants and District funding, including the 1999 Note Issue. D. Dolan reviewed the Human Resources Subprogram activity highlighting the continuation of the Interpersonal Skills training and completion of Program Team Agreements which helped create the District-wide Team Agreements. S. Schectman reviewed the Legal Services Subprogram activity including various litigations and claims against the District. She stated that the majority of her time the last four months has been focused on the Arlie Land & Cattle transaction. Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board accept Stafrs Program Evaluation Report. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Meeting 99-12 Page 6 VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS P. Siemens stated that a meeting of the Board Appointee Evaluation Committee needed to be scheduled. K. Nitz reported that 1) he attended the California Conservation Corps Unity Day Event at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve on Thursday, May 6, 1999. He presented the plaque that the District received in appreciation for 15 years of support of youth development and public service conservation work and 2) he will be volunteering in the District booth at the San Carlos Art and Wine Festival, Sunday, May 16, 1999. D. Little thanked all District staff for their hard work. He requested better signing for the entrance to the Windy Hill parking lot in Portola Valley. N. Hanko reported on past and upcoming Coastal Advisory Committee meetings and encouraged all Board members to attend these meetings. M. Davey reported that she and J. Cyr attended the 2nd Annual Santa Clara County Planning Commission Housing Seminar`Building Livable Communities" on May 3, 1999, that was held in the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. J. Cyr reported that 1) he was pleased to hear the innovative ideas the speakers gave on solutions to urban sprawl at the Santa Clara County Planning Commission Housing Seminar; 2)that he and M. Davey attended the Bay Area Ridge Trail Reception that was held at B. Crowder's residence; 3) he made a public statement to go on record to acknowledge the law firm of Miller, Starr and Regalia for reducing their legal fees by$10,000 and, 4) he has found his attendance at the coastal meetings to be interesting and has gained valuable information. C. Britton reported that: 1) the members of the Board Appointee Evaluation Committee were J. Cyr, P. Siemens, and Ken Nitz and 2) he recommended Board members and staff car pool to attend the Bay Area Open space Council on Friday, May 14. VIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:45 P.M. the meeting was adjourned. Susan Dale Recording Secretary