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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 01-15
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 11, 2001
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
President Pete Siemens called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members Present: Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Deane Little, Ken Nitz,
and Pete Siemens (arrived at 6:40 p.m.).
Members Absent: Jed Cyr.
Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Thomas Fischer, Del Woods, John Escobar.
H. CLOSED SESSION
P. Siemens stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session for a conference with
General Counsel regarding anticipated litigation, significant exposure to litigation,
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Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at
6:40 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING
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III. P. Siemens called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. and noted that no reportable
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actions had taken place in Closed Session.
Additional Staff Present: Jessica Morgan, Anne Koletzke, Lisa Zadek, and Stephanie
Jensen.
IV. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
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S. Jensen introduced Jessica Morgan, Interpretative Aide, and talked about some of the
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upcoming events at the Nature Center.
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Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C.Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz +General Manager:L.Craig Britton
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V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C. Britton asked the Board to reorder the agenda so that Oral Communications would be
just before Informational Reports.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the agenda as amended. K. Nitz
seconded and the motion passed 6 to 0.
VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
L. Zadek noted a correction to Agenda Item 3, changing the meeting number to 0 1-15
(not 00-15).
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including
approval of the Minutes of the May 23, 2001, Special and Regular
Meetings; and Revised Claims 0 1-13. L. Hassett seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 to 0.
V11. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. 1 —Wozniak vs. California Department of Forestry: Proposed
Denial of Conveyance by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of
Timber Rights at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve—(Report R-0 1-77).
C. Britton explained why this matter had been continued from the previous
meeting.
T. Fischer presented the staff report and slides depicting the llama pasture, and
mountain bicycle and motorcycle trails.
S. Schectman added two matters for the record: The District had received a letter
from the attorney for Ms. Wozniak requesting that the Board approve the transfer,
and stating there were not reasonable grounds to deny it. The attorney requested
that the item be removed from the agenda. In addition, she had been contacted by
the attorney for Big Creek Lumber who said he intended to meet with
representatives of Ms. Wozniak to see if they can reach agreement if the Board
denies this tonight. She informed the Board under the Agreement before the
Board that there could be no substitute trees cut.
T. Fischer said it was evident from the width and depth of the tracks that the
tracks were made by motorcycles, not mountain bicycles. In addition, staff had
found parts of motorcycles in the area. He showed where he had been standing
when he took pictures of the llama pasture in October 2000 and June 2001. He
said there had been grading within the last 30 days. He said he had not seen
llamas, but had seen evidence of their presence.
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S. Schectman said staff will evaluate what can be done to try to resolve the
encroachment problems. Staff hopes to resolve the problems amicably.
In regard to the possibility of some fences being on the preserve, T. Fischer said
they have no survey of the boundary, but those fences are not new. He said the
llama pasture is fenced. He said there could be some tree cutting in Area II if the
agreement is approved. Staff was not sure why Big Creek was proposing to
extend the skid road. He understood that there were 34 trees in Area II and 11 in
Area I. Trees had been identified and marked by Ms. Wozniak and Big Creek.
S. Schectman informed the Board that the settlement agreement does not
expressly permit Ms. Wozniak to have motorcycles or raise llamas on the
property.
Eric Huff, Big Creek Lumber, stated that the trail going up the ridgeline and
extending into Area II was going to happen whether or not the conveyance was
approved.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board deny Consent to the Conveyance
by Big Creek Lumber Company to Candice Wozniak of Timber
Rights at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. K. Nitz
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
B. Agenda Item No. 2-Nominate Director Davey as the District's Representative to
the Community Resource Group Being Funded by the County of Santa Clara to
Advise the Planning_Director on the Implementation of the Stanford University
General Use Permit and Community Plan— (Report R-01-79).
C. Britton presented the staff report, noting that Director Davey was an ideal
candidate for the group. N. Hanko said she was very much in favor of the
nomination and talked about Director Davey's qualifications. She asked that staff
make it clear in the letter to the County that the District does not take a position
on housing issues.
L. Zadek noted that the report said Meeting 01-17 and should read 01-15.
Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board nominate Director Davey for
consideration as the District's representative to the Community
Resource Group being formed by County of Santa Clara to advise
the Planning Director on the implementation of the Stanford
University General Use Permit and Community Plan. L. Hassett
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 3- Authorize the General Manager to Contract for Graphic
jDesign Services with Design Concepts for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2041-
2002 for an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000, with the Option to Extend the
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Contract to Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Subject to Further Board Approval—(Report
R-01-78 .
S. Jensen presented staff recommendations and answered questions. She
informed the Board that the District has been outsourcing design services for
some time. She talked about the process of submitting the request for proposals
and of reviewing those submitted. C. Britton noted that they had gone out for
proposals on this in the past.
S. Jensen clarified that staff had taken action on this on May 23 because staff had
to complete some projects, including the quarterly newsletter and they knew there
would be a time lapse before award of the contract. The contractor staff hires will
work on all quarterly newsletters, redesigns of brochures, visitor services maps,
events invitations, and pins.
D. Little urged staff to look into the work of Mark Bolt who had designed the
Acterra brochures M. Davey brought to the meeting.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to
enter into a contract for graphic design services with Design
Concepts for the remainder of fiscal year 2001-2002 for an amount
not to exceed $35,000, with the option to extend the contract to
fiscal year 2002-2003, subject to further Board approval. K. Nitz
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
D. Agenda Item No. 4—Cancel Scheduled Special Meeting of the Board of
Directors on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 and Reschedule for Tuesday, July 17,
2001 at 7:00 p.m. for the Purpose of Conducting a Closed Session Concerning a
Board Appointee Performance Evaluation for the General Manager— eport R-
01-76 .
C. Britton reported briefly on staff's recommendation.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board cancel the Special Meeting on
Wednesday, July 18, 2001, and reschedule the Special Meeting of
the Board of Directors for Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. for
the purpose of conducting a closed session concerning a Board
appointee performance evaluation for the General Manager. K.
Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 6 to 0.
VIH. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Audrey
Rust President of Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), talked about POST's
Saving e Endangered Kered Coast campaign and showed a video POST had used at the
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fundraising kickoff.
C. Britton added that this is an incredible 8 s accomplishment and the timing i perfect.
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N. Hanko added that at Bill Cook's barbecue, she talked to a farmer who had read the
service plan and thought it was fantastic. He was now 98% in favor of the District
coming in but would like an explanation of what a conservation easement might mean.
He has a friend who has 1,000 acres and he would like the District to get involved with
him. She said she saw an excellent partnership in the future with POST.
Ms. Rust talked about the video and commented she was initially against POST buying
the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast property, but her Board moved ahead
with it. She said the houses at Pigeon Point had been purchased by a Davenport man who
will eventually use them as a bed and breakfast.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
N. Hanko: 1. She reported on the Betsy Crowder event. Jo Barrett had talked to her at
that event with concerns about the delay of building the alternate trail at Skyline. C.
Britton said the District received the grant, but the Saratoga Gap Trail was not in this
year's program. He said staff would contact Ms. Barrett. 2. She has received a letter
from Mrs. Gould who lives near Harrington Creek and is concerned about the pollution in
La Honda Creek caused by nearby development.
P. Siemens: 1. He discussed the article called Open Reason which had appeared in the
Los Gatos and Saratoga newspapers. 2. He thanked those who had worked on the Betsy
Crowder event stating that it was very well organized. N. Hanko thanked S. Jensen for
her work on the event.
L. Hassett: 1. He also thanked S. Jensen and talked about the event. 2. He will be
meeting Sunday with members of the Old La Honda Road Association.
D. Little: 1. He said he enjoyed the Betsy Crowder event and was glad they had waited a
few months to do it. 2. He talked about how difficult it is to get on some of the
reservation-only hikes and suggested having extra docents or parallel hikes in order to
accommodate the demand.
M. Davey: 1. She announced that C. Britton will be the featured speaker at the Palo Alto
Women's' Club meeting on September 19. 2. She distributed Acterra brochures
designed by Mark Bolt.
K. Nitz said he would be working at the Los Altos Art and Wine Festival Saturday
morning. He will also be working at the Palo Alto festival.
C. Britton: 1. The Hidden Villa annual humanitarian awards ceremony is September 22,
and M. Davey is one of the nominees. 2. AB 104, vehicle fee for San Francisco Bay
Program of the Coastal Conservancy has passed the Senate Transportation Committee.
The District will receive $9 million in grants from this program. 3. He had gone to tea at
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the Yerba Buena Nursery and stated that it is a great place. 4. The Ad Hoc Coastal
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Committee meeting is tomorrow at noon. 5. The FYIs included a letter from Joe Howard
commending T. Fischer and M. Williams on the Richmond settlement. 6. The FyIs also
contained the results of the pig count. He said there was an article in the South Skyline
Association Newsletter stating that sightings of pigs are greatly reduced, and he thought
this was a credit to what the District had done. 7. The clippings contained a July 9
Chronicle article called Keep it Green which was about POST, the District, and the Bay
Area Open Space Council. 8. He said staff will be watching the proposal for a school at
the old quarry in Cupertino.
S. Jensen: 1. She thanked Board and staff for efforts before, during, and after the B.
Crowder event. 2. The Volunteer Recognition event is August 16 at Saratoga Springs,
and the staff event is September 14.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:07 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary
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Lisa Zadek
From: Craig Britton <cbritton@openspace.org>
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Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 9:14 AM
Subject: Board Meeting Summary 7-11-01
Thanks to Stephanie for the first draft of this summary!
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Jessica Morgan, Interpretive Aide (Daniels Nature Center), was introduced to the Board Directors.
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#1 The Board voted unanimously (Director Cry absent)to deny District consent to the conveyance of timber
rights by Big Creek Lumber to Candice Wozniak at Bear Creek OSP. Candice Wozniak is attempting to
purchase and extinguish the rights to harvest 45 trees at Bear Creek, in the southern portion of the area
managed by the District for(and being purchased from) POST. Due to Wozniak's adverse environmental
effects on the preserve environment, staff had recommended against consenting to an agreement that may
be likely to encourage and facilitate damage already underway at the preserve.
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#2 The Board approved the nomination of Director Mary Davey for consideration of an appointment to the
County of Santa Clara Community Resource Group. Mary would represent the District and help to advise the
Planning Director on the implementation of the Stanford General Use Permit and County Plan, if she is
actually appointed.
#3 The Board authorized Craigto enter into a contract for graphic design services with Design Concepts
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for the remainder of fiscal year 2001-2002, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, with an option to extend the
contract into FY 2002-2003, pending Board budgetary approval.
#4 The Board cancelled the special meeting of July 18th, and rescheduled it for July 17th. The purpose of the
meeting will be to conduct a closed session concerning the Board appointee performance evaluation for the
General Manager.
Audry Rust of POST gave a presentation on the new"Saveing the Endangered Coast" $200,000,000 capital
campaign to acquire 20,000 acres of open space land on the San Mateo County coast. She left the video
with me, so if anyone would like to see it (or if whole work groups would like more information on this
campaign, I'd gald to make the material available).
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Sincerely,
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L. Craig Britton
General Manager
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