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Home My Public Portal About20010110 - Minutes - Board of Directors (BOD) Regional Open ice I MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 01-01 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 1.0, 2001 I MINUTES I I I. ROLL CALL President Ken Nitz called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Larry Hassett, Deane Little (7:34 P.M.), Pete Siemens, and Ken Nitz. Members Absent: Nonette Hanko. i Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Deirdre Dolan, Stephanie Jensen, John Escobar, Cathy Woodbury, Sandy Sommer. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- None. III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the agenda. P. Siemens seconded and the motion passed 5 to 0. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR III P. Siemens removed agenda item 8, Approval of Amendment to the District's Rules of Procedure Regarding Appointment of the Board President to Board Committees II and Making Other Technical Amendments. K. Nitz removed agenda item 4, Authorize an Increase in the Subscription Rates by $5.00 Per Year for Subscribers to the Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet; and the draft responses to letters from Mr. Robert Zatkin, 140 Springdale Way, Redwood City; and Ms. Geri Kennedy 263 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Staff members answered several questions regarding the revised claims. Regarding the letter to Mr. Zatkin, K. Nitz said he appreciated the new packet sent to Board members. Responding to L. Hassett's concern to the answer to question 6 in the letter, J. Escobar said they do not budget by specific preserves for trail maintenance so it is hard to provide a specific number. L. Hassett referred to question 3 and asked if it would be appropriate to include the report. C. Woodbury informed him that it is quite thick but is available if Mr. Zatkin wants to review it. 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 w Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:6.50-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org * Web site:www.openspace.org ` fi CO w�` 8o ird of Difectors: Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett, Kenneth C.Nitz +General A1anager I.Craig Britton Meeting 0 1-0 1 Page 2 K. Nitz asked if the letter to Ms. Kennedy could include an invitation to participate in volunteer days. Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including draft responses to letters from Mr. Robert Zatkin, 140 Springdale Way, Redwood City; and Ms. Geri Kennedy 263 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, as amended; agenda item 5, Approval of Consulting Services Agreement for 2001 with Legislative Consultants Heim,Noack, Kelly & Spahnn; Authorization for the General Manager to Execute an Agreement with Heim,Noack, Kelly & Spahnn for Calendar Year 2001 Legislative Consulting Services in Sacramento; agenda item 6, Authorize Director Hassett to Attend the 2001 Special District Board Management Institute at a Projected Cost of$800; agenda item 7, Renewal of Investment Authority and Annual Statement of Investment Policy; Adopt Resolution to Extend the Controller's Investment Authority Until January 15, 2002; and Revised Claims 00-01. L. Hassett seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. V. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY D. Dolan introduced Gloria Ison, the new receptionist and administrative clerk. K. Nitz said it had been an honor being President of the Board and recalled events of the year, including additions to the District; the draft service plan for the coastal annexation; feral pig control; acquisition of Bear Creek; fixes to Windy Hill/Alpine Road; building of the Kabcinell bridge; closure of 13.6 miles of trail to mountain bikes; taking over Rancho San Antonio from the County; opening of levies at Ravenswood; continuing Eucalyptus removal at Pulgas; beginning of the study at Sierra Azul; the loss of Betsy Crowder; the re-election of K. Nitz, J. Cyr, and D. Little; and the selection of L. Hassett to fill the remainder of Betsy Crowder's term. VI. BOARD BUSINESS A. Agenda Item No. I —Election of Board Officers for the 2001 Calendar Year - (Report R-01-01). D. Dolan explained the rules. K. Nitz called for nominations for President. D. Little nominated P. Siemens and M. Davey seconded the nomination. J. Cyr moved that nominations be closed. L. Hassett seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Following balloting, D. Dolan announced that six ballots had been cast for P. Siemens. P. Siemens said some of his goals for the year were to comple the coastal annexation and make some headway on getting the hazards at Mt. Umunhum cleaned up. Meeting 01-01 Page 3 P. Siemens called for nominations for Vice President. M. Davey nominated D. Little. J. Cyr seconded the nomination. L. Hasssett moved that nominations be closed. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Following balloting, D. Dolan announced that six ballots had been cast for D. Little. P. Siemens called for nominations for Treasurer. J. Cyr nominated K. Nitz. M. Davey seconded the nomination. L. Hasssett moved that nominations be closed. M. Davey seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Following balloting, D. Dolan announced that six ballots had been cast for K. Nitz. P. Siemens called for nominations for Secretary. K. Nitz nominated L. Hassett. J. Cyr seconded the nomination. K. Nitz moved that nominations be closed. L. Hassett seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Following balloting, D. Dolan announced that six ballots had been cast for L. Hasssett. B. Agenda Item No. 2 - Acceptance of Report on the District's 1999-2000 Legislative Program; Adoption of 2001-2002 Legislative Program; Authorize the General Manager to Submit Correspondence on Behalf of the District to Local. State and Federal Elected Officials in Support of or Opposition to Pending Legislation When the General Manager and General Counsel Determine Such Positions to be in the Best Interest of the District in order to Effectively Carry Out District Business and Accomplish the District Purposes; Provided that Any Suc Correspondence be Copied to the Full Board of Directors as Part of the Next Agenda Packet and all Such Correspondence is Reported to the Legislative, Finance and Public Affairs Committee on a Periodic Basis (Report R-0 1-04). C. Britton summarized the 1999-2000 legislative program and outlined the goals for the 2000-2001 state and federal program. He presented the results of a public opinion poll regarding fees and taxes for open space conducted by Bay Area Open Space Council. Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board accept the 1999-2000 legislative program report; adopt the 2001-2002 legislative program amended per the report; and authorize the General Manager and/or the Board President to submit correspondence on behalf of the District to local, state and federal elected officials in support of or opposition to pending legislation when the General Manager and General Counsel determine such positions to be in the best interest of the District in order to effectively carry out District business and accomplish the District purposes; provided that any such correspondence be copied to the full Board of Directors as part of the next agenda packet and all such correspondence is reported to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee on a periodic basis. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Meeting 01-01 Page 4 C. Agenda Item No. 3—Appointment of Administration and Budget Committee for 2001; The New President of the Board Should Appoint the Administration and Budget Committee Members for the 2001 Calendar Year with Board Consent— (Report R-01-05). Motion: K. Nitz moved to approve the President's appointment of K. Nitz, L. Hassett, and J. Cyr. D. Little seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. D. Agenda Item No. 4- Authorize an Increase in the Subscription Rates by $5.00 Per Year for Subscribers to the Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet— (Report R-0 1-07). K. Nitz commented that it would be nice to have the agenda on the Web. C. Britton said staff hoped to have that lined up soon. Subscribers are informed that the packet is available on the Web. Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board authorize an increase in the subscription rates for subscribers to the Board of Directors meeting agenda packet. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. E. Agenda item 8,Approval of Amendment to the District's Rules of Procedure Regarding Appointment of the Board President to Board Committees and Making Other Technical Amendments—(Report R-0 1-09). K. Nitz asked why ad hoc committees are not subject to the Brown Act. S. Schectman said the District is conforming to State law that has made a distinction between standing committees and ad hoc committees. P. Siemens asked about the wording in Section 1.80 concerning the President serving on a standing committee and what the committees do. Following discussion, the section was amended as follows: • Add the words, "and advice to the Board" at the end of the first sentence • The second to the last sentence would read, "The President of the Board shall not serve on any standing committee, except as a voting alternate." • The last sentence would read, "The President may serve on ad hoc committees." Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board approve the Amendment to the District's Rules of Procedure as amended. K. Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0. Meeting 01-01 Page 5 VII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS M. Davey talked about the annual potluck with the docents and volunteers. K. Nitz had hiked Pulgas Ridge and talked about the clearing of Eucalyptus. There will be a volunteer day on January 20 to pull acacia and broom. L. Hassett had visited Windy Hill with J. Escobar and S. Sommer. J. Cyr: 1. He visited Ravenswood and saw the second opening of the dyke. 2. M. Davey and he did a presentation about the District for Leadership Cupertino. 3. He referred to a San Jose Mercury News article on Pulgas Ridge. 4. He had heard a comment on the radio about a major weed investigation and the specific target was star thistle. D. Little said he had continued hiking District lands and said he planned to cover some of the trails by bicycle. C. Britton: 1. The annual State of the District presentation will be at the Skyline field office on February 2. 2. There will be a Silicon Valley Joint Venture breakfast on February 19. 3. January 31 is the date for the State of the County presentation for Santa Clara County. 4. He will consider whether or not to continue the monthly "What's Happening" newsletter. 5. Regarding the work place enhancement plan, the employees had asked if some non managers could meet with management. They are addressing the concerns they heard from employees. 5. Paul Romero is back as Parks Director for Santa Clara County. 6. He will meet with Mary Bums, Parks Director for San Mateo County. 7. He read a want ad for a paper clip straitener as a spoof on Stanford Lands. 8. Signatures had been obtained for the Cisco Systems referendum. 9. Dennis Dart had told him about a show on A&E about difficult crimes to solve, including one of vandalism on open space land. S. Schectman: 1. She received the Court of Appeals decision in the Obermayer case, and the District won on all issues. 2. The verdict in the Swenson/Arlie case was in favor of Arlie for $16.2 in compensatory damages plus punitive damages. 3. She talked about the recent U. S. Supreme Court decision regarding wetlands. VIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:10 P.M., the meeting was adjourned. Roberta Wolfe Recording Secretary