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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 02-02
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 30, 2002
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
President Deane Little called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Ken Nitz,
Pete Siemens, and Deane Little
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Members Absent: None
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Staff Present: Craig Britton, Sue Schectman, Cathy Woodbury, Matthew i
Freeman, John Maciel, John Escobar, and Sandy Sommers
H. CLOSED SESSION
D. Little stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session to discuss Closed Session
Agenda Items I and 2.
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The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:04 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at
7:04 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:33 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
III. D. Little called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., noted that no reportable
actions had taken place in Closed Session, and stated that the Board would reconvene the
Special Meeting Closed Session at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting to discuss
Closed Session Agenda Item 2.
Additional Staff Present: Lisa Zadek, Doug Vu, Sumudu Welaratna, Sally Thielfoldt,
John Cahill, Del Woods, Stephanie Jensen, Michael Williams, and Anne Koletzke
IV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—There were none.
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V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the agenda. K. Nitz seconded and
the motion passed 7 to 0.
V1. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
J. Cyr removed the draft response to a letter from Ms. Jane C. Holt 1960 Churton
Avenue, Los Altos. C. Britton removed Agenda Item 9,Ratify Change Orders in the
Amount of$7,289 for the Paying and Repair Contract with Bay Area Asphalt and
Cement Works of San Jose for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $43,962 for the
Driveway at Thornewood Open Space Preserve, Approve a Notice of Completion for the
Prpject.
J. Cyr asked about the last four words on the first page of the letter to Ms. Holt, "our
equitable dedication program." C. Britton said the word "out" should be changed to
an.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including
draft responses to letters from Ms. Marilyn J. Walter, 20 Coyote Hill,
Portola Valley; and Ms. Jane C. Holt. 1960 Churton Avenue, Los Altos, as
amended; Agenda Item 6, Authorize the General Manager to Execute
Contract with Nancy Elizabeth Stoltz in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,700
to Prepare a Grant Application to the California Heritage Fund Grant
Program for the Seismic Upgrade to the Winery Building at Picchetti
Ranch Open Space Preserve: Agenda Item 7, Appoint Macias, Gini and
Company as the District's Auditor for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 for Auditing
Services for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, Authorize the General Manager to
Execute the Engagement Letter Agreement in the Amount of$15,555;
Agenda Item 8, Ratify
the District Representative's Approval of Change
Orders in the Amount of$7,500.00 with T.K.O. Engineering and
Construction, Inc., for a Total Contract Amount of$52,500.00 for the
Emergency Slope Stabilization at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space
Preserve; Agenda Item 10, Authorize the General Manager to Execute a
Contract with Concern Employee Assistance Program to Provide
Employee Assistance Services for Calendar Year 2002 at a Cost Not t
Exceed $11,900; and Revised Claims 0 1-24. J. Cyr seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. I — Appointment of 2002 Year Board Committees, Approve
Appointments to Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees as Contained in this Report,
Including the Determination of Compensation Status—(Report R-02-18).
D. Little reviewed his recommendations for Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees.
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Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board approve the Board President's
appointments to Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees as contained in
the report, including the determination of compensation status. K.
Nitz seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
B. Agenda Item No. 2- Appointment of District Representatives to the Governing
Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing Authority;
Approve Appointment of Directors Nitz, Hanko, and Cyr to Serve on the
Governing,Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Financing
Authority—(.Report R-02-19).
D. Little reviewed his recommendations for the Financing Authority Board.
Motion: L. Hassett moved that the Board approve the Board President's
appointment of Directors Hanko, Cyr, and Nitz to serve on the
Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Financing Authority. P. Siemens seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Agenda Item No. 3—Review the Proposed Preliminary Action Plan for Fiscal
Year 2002-2003 and Modify as Necessary for Review by the Administration and
Budget Committee as a Part of the Budget Development Process—(Report R-02-
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C. Britton presented an overview of the budget process, talked about the basis of
the budget, and what the year ahead looked like
• Open Space Acquisition Department—M. Williams reviewed the report.
A. Acquisitions Funding and Procurement
B. Enterprise
C. Land Protection
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
• Enterprise, #4 under Other Projects and Activities, investigate new Enterprise
programs as initiated by other groups or individuals that would be compatible
with District goals and objectives -N. Hanko asked about ideas that were put
forth. M. Williams talked about the Smith and Sherrill properties.
• Enterprise, #5 under Other Projects and Activities, pursue new cellular
communications lease at an existing PG&E tower at Pulgas Ridge Open Space
Preserve—N. Hanko asked about the District's ability to communicate,
particularly on the west side of Skyline Blvd.. C. Britton said these are cell
phone sites. J. Maciel described the two repeaters in this year's budget that
should be installed and running by April and will bring the District's coverage
to 97%. M. Williams told which companies were currently leasing. C.
Britton said cell phone purveyors are looking at where the most money can be
made. He added that a lot of the San Mateo coastline has poor reception.
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• Land Protection, Key Project 2, procedural manual for handling
encroachments and identifying resulting property rights issues-N. Hanko
noted that on page 21 staff talks about a good neighbor policy and a brochure
that will be sent out. She wanted to make sure that the District notifies the
neighbors to let them know what the situation is as far as the District is
concerned and to let them know that the good neighbor policy works both
ways.
• Fremont Older lease—K. Nitz had questions. M. Williams said the Fremont
Older tenants are at the end of their 25-year lease this summer. The property
needs a new roof, a new deck, and possibly repairs to the water system. In
addition, a retaining wall had failed in the past. K. Nitz commented that
perhaps the kitchen should be updated.
• Land Protection, Key Project 2, encroachment reduction—J. Cyr thought
developing a policy to recoup the cost of re-mediation of encroachments as a
good idea.
• Smith House—M. Williams described the location of the house, and noted
that it needs roof work, paint, window work, and road work on an ongoing
basis.
• History of rental properties—C. Britton said that historically the District tore
down buildings on properties they acquired and returned the land to natural
condition unless the structure had a future District use or a future recreational
potential. When the District acquired the former Smith property comprising
of 32 acres for $1.3 million, staff realized the house had great value and added
to District policies that we rent houses out to try to recapture District
investment. The question here is, is maintenance overtaking the income. This
particular house was built in a poor location.
• Reynolds Road, former North property—P. Siemens expressed concern about
code violations in the residence and suggested that if the tenants leave, staff
look at its viability.
• Land Protection, #I under Other Projects and Activities—L. Hassett asked
what would be the benefit of such an index. T. Fischer said currently
properties are tracked by the name of the previous owner. The APN index
would improve the tracking system.
• Open Space Planning Department—C. Woodbury presented the report.
A. Advance and Resource Planning
B. Current Planning
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
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• Current Planning, #5 under Other Projects and Activities, permits to enter
-J. Cyr said he appreciated the efforts to recoup the costs.
• Work Program, page 1, #7, Vegetation Study- C. Woodbury said staff
will work with a consultant. The District did a similar study this year at
La Honda Creek, and it works to do this big of an area because of the
economy of scale. She said staff is populating the database so that the
District has this information available for future master planning and staff
can use it for other projects, such as building trails or identifying uses.
She said the next area staff will look at would probably be in the north,
including Mills Creek Open Space Preserve.
• J. Cyr noted a typo on#23 of the work program ("beches" should be
"benches").
• Work Program, #23 —C. Woodbury explained that neighbors had
requested the District to develop an observation area at St. Joseph's
Avenue at the entrance to Rancho San Antonio County Park so that people
from the surrounding area can easily access that and have an area where
they can sit down. She said it would be a clearing, a pathway to a bench,
and perhaps some rail fencing. It would come before the Use and
Management Committee and the Board prior to implementation.
• Advance and Resource Planning, #2 under Other Projects and Activities,
Redistricting—N. Hanko said she had worked with the counties in
developing the boundaries when the District was first formed. She said
she would be happy to work will staff when this redistricting begins.
• Advance and Resource Planning, # 6, Outside Project Review—N. Hanko
said she thought the Stanford Plan should be included among those
projects.
• Current Planning, Key Project #3 —N. Hanko was informed that this is the
area that has been of concern to equestrians and other users in the past.
• Advance and Resource Planning, # 6, Outside Project Review—L. Hassett
agreed that Stanford should be included. He added that he has met with a
Stanford representative. One of the things that came out of the meeting
was there could be far better communications between Stanford and the
District's Planning staff.
• Advance and Resource Planning, Key Project#2—K. Nitz said he thought
the Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan was supposed to be a
prototype for other master plans. C. Woodbury said it is a prototype in a
sense. She said not all master plans are the same, nor should they be. It
depends on many different issues, including geographic area, what's going
on there, who you have to deal with, and who your stakeholders are.
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Staff is convinced that the first thing to do is gather as much information
as possible about the land area, so from a prototype standpoint that is
something staff will duplicate.
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issues—C. Woodbury said this referred to the corner by San Francisco
Water District. She said item C. referred to expansion of dog leash areas.
• Current Planning, Key Project #6, Windy Hill, new trail head signs—K.
Nitz was informed that staff will be seeing the new signs and artwork next
week.
• Work Program—K. Nitz suggested the inclusion of a cost column, start
and end dates, and if there were grants, so that the whole Board, not just
the Budget Committee, could see what was going on. C. Woodbury said it
is too early at this stage to provide that information, and it would be
provided when the budget is prepared.
• Work Program, #13, Windy Hill, fencing at pond—C. Woodbury said they
are waiting until after the duck breeding season.
• Work Program, #30, sewer and storm drain repairs at Pulgas Ridge—C.
Woodbury said there is an easement with some partially exposed lines that
staff believes belong to the City of San Carlos.
• Coastal EIR- C. Woodbury said the EIR comes to the Board at the end of
the process. She did not have a date yet. D. Little expressed concern
about the process and asked if it could be expedited. N. Hanko said the
problem the Ad Hoc Committee had faced was that POST has acquired so
much land that the original numbers provided in the draft service plan do
not fit anymore. The initial forecast has changed and staff needed to
refigure the impacts.
• P. Siemens suggested that during the budget process they could look at
how much the District has spent on the annexation, at least for this
contractor. C. Woodbury said they are now doing that.
• Operations Department—I Maciel reviewed the report, noting that they had
hired a Resource Management Specialist who will start February 25.
A. Field Operations
B. Resource Management
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
• Training database—J. Maciel said this is part of the current database
consolidation project.
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• Resource Management Strategic Plan—J. Maciel said this was originally
intended to be a rolling, five-year plan. Staff thought it was a good idea to
wait for the new Resource Management Specialist.
• Field Operations, Key Project #1, update of field operations manual —J. Cyr
suggested adding the word"of' so that the second sentence would read, " . . .
clearly outline the purpose of each procedure . . . ." Key Project#5, increase
resource management staff hours—He applauded the idea of doubling the
number of field staff hours per month dedicated to resource management.
Key Project #6, land management cost evaluation system—He liked this idea.
#3.d., Other Projects and Activities, training—J. Cyr thought this was an
appropriate response to what had come out of the Operations review process,
and he appreciated it. J. Maciel explained why this was different from the
current training process.
• Resource Management—L. Hassett expressed concern about the science
background of the person hired as Resource Management Specialist. J.
Maciel said she has a biology degree and talked about her other qualifications
and experience.
• Resource Management, #3 under Other Projects and Activities—L. Hassett
recalled that a former docent had expressed concern about the loss of
grasslands at Windy Hill. He said that this was kind of addressed by#3, but
asked if we have developed a policy that would indicate that we are interested
in stopping that. Other Board members agreed that a policy should be
developed regarding this matter. C. Britton said staff could look at that as part
of the five-year plan.
• J. Escobar said that in their work so far, staff has recognized that they have
made great strides in some projects but there is a planning element missing,
both from resource management plans for entire preserves and resource
management strategies for specific problems. He said those two elements
would certainly survive the internal reviews before staff brings it to the
Resource Management workshop in April. He said staff anticipates that the
staff growth in resource management will initially be in better planning for
projects and strategies. D. Little requested that there be a field trip so the
Board could see what is going on.
• Resource Management, #4, wildlife surveys—K. Nitz thought it was a great
idea and thought it should be expanded to include mountain lions. #6, master
plan support—He said he thought they should add La Honda. #5, pond
management—He asked about including stream management. #2, seed
increase program—He said he really liked that and asked how about breeding
endangered species.
• Field Operations, #2.a under Other Projects and Activities—J. Maciel
explained what staff was doing in regard to this.
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• Field Operations, Key Project#3, restoration of off-trail impacts—K. Nitz
asked if we know what works and what does not. J. Maciel said staff is
researching and collecting information.
• Resource Management—K. Nitz asked about the Bear Creek forest
management study area. J. Maciel said staff had been monitoring the area, but
the project needs to be re-evaluated in terms of how it is being done.
• Public Affairs Department— S. Jensen outlined the staff report.
A. General Public Information and Outreach
B. Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations
C. Community Programs
District Book— S. Jensen said Board Members should contact K. Webb by Friday
to schedule appointments with the author.
Mount Umunhum— S. Jensen explained why this had been taken off Key
Projects, noting that after 9/11/01, interest had waned.
C. Britton emphasized that Mt. Umunhum has not been dropped and work is still
being done.
General Public Information, Key Project#l, support coastal annexation/LAFCo
process—J. Cyr suggested changing the last sentence to read, "Participate in at
least one key coast side community outreach event."
General Public Information, Key Project#2, District book—J. Cyr said the title
should read, ". . . Produce a District Book."
General Public Information, #3 under Other Projects and Activities, Natural
Resources Database—J. Cyr said if it is at all possible, he would support it. #8
under Other Projects and Activities, site maps—He suggested dropping the word
"lay." #9 under Other Projects and Activities, community presentations—He
applauded that and said he would be willing to participate.
General Public Information, #11 under Other Projects and Activities, Website—
K. Nitz said he would like to see the report on the review done by a volunteer.
Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations, #10, Bear Creek dedication—
J. Cyr said he would like to go. S. Jensen said staff is looking at June dates for
the event. C. Britton said the point of the event was to thank those who helped
the District secure grants.
Community Programs, Key Project#3,Environmental Education—J. Cyr thought
the idea of incorporating the state educational standards into the District's
program is very wise. He hoped they would be able to inform school district
curriculum directors.
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of teachers)under Other Projects and Activities - J. Cyr liked these programs.
L. Hassett asked if there would be Board support for doing the Hike with a
Director program again this year. Board Members volunteered to take part in the
program.
General Public Information, #7 under Other Projects and Activities,
responsiveness to media—K. Nitz suggested talking to Channel 4 now that it is no
longer a network channel. #9, schedule of community presentations—He
suggested doing different things, for example, one year focus on coastal
annexation, another year do resource management. #8, new site maps-He
suggested putting GPS points on District maps.
• Administration Department— Sally Thielfoldt presented an overview of
Key Projects.
A. Administration
B. Human Resources
C. Legal Services— S. Schectman said the legal program provides the
services needed to implement the entire Action Plan. She talked about
some of the projects for the coming year, including resolving
encroachments, day-to-day improvement in developing permit procedures,
and the enforcement manual.
D. Little agreed to consider Agenda Item 9 out of order.
F. Agenda Item No. 9-Ratify Change Orders in the Amount of$7,289 for the
Paving and Repair Contract with Bay Area Asphalt and Cement Works of San
Jose for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $43 962 for the Driveway at
Thornewood Open Space Preserve; Approve a Notice of Completion for the
Project. — eport R-02-16).
J. Cahill presented the revised report. He said the amount mentioned in the last
sentence under Funding on page 3 of the report should be $2,470.39, not $5,784.
They are requesting change orders in the amount of$7,289 in addition to $5,000
already approved for the contingency. He said this is a vastly better job and came
out beautifully. He expressed appreciation for the help from the Skyline office.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board ratify change orders in the amount
of$7,289 for the paving and repair contract with Bay Area Asphalt
and Cement Works of San Jose for a total contract amount not to
exceed $43,962 for the driveway at Thornewood Open Space
Preserve; and approve a Notice of Completion for the project. P.
Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Agenda Item No. 4-Final Adoption of an Amendment to the Use and
Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve; Determine
that the Proposed Project is Categorically Exempt from the California
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Environmental Quality Act (CEOA)Based on the Findings Contained in this
Report, Amend the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera Creek
Open Space Preserve for the Construction of an Observation Deck and
Realignment of a Trail Adjacent to the Sandstone Formation with a Re-
designation for Multiple Use, as Approved by the Use and Management
Committee, Waive the Requirement for a Second and Final Reading of the
Adoption of this Use and Management Plan Amendment Because of the
Necessity to Complete this Project in Order to Secure Grant Funds that are in
Danger of Being Lost, Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for the Construction of a
Observation Deck at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve—(RO
R-02-171.
D. Vu gave a PowerPoint presentation showing details of staffs
recommendations and reviewed the staff report. He said once the design has been
finished, Planning will explore whether or not staff can do the job. However, in
order to save time they are asking the Board to authorize them to go out to bid if
staff cannot do the job.
D. Vu confirmed that the Board's action at this meeting would allow equestrians
and bicycles on the new trail.
C. Britton added that he was concerned about bicycles in the area, and that is why
they added language regarding monitoring.
D. Vu said the trail would be approximately 2,000 feet in length.
L. Hassett commented that if the Use and Management Committee thought this
was appropriate, he would support it, but it is difficult to take away a use once it
is allowed. He was also concerned about the danger of the trail connecting two
trails in between in an inappropriate area. D. Vu said the existing trail will be
obliterated, restored, and seeded if necessary. Also, it is a dead-end trail.
Compliance will be monitored over the next year or two. He said the current trail
is hiking only.
Board members discussed concerns regarding the trail.
I Cyr suggested amending staffs recommendation#2 to read, formation re-
designated for possible multiple use, . . ." he said he would like to see the trail be
designated as just a walking trail for a year, then look at compliance and make the
decision about opening it to multiple use. Discussion followed.
Motion- I Cyr moved that the Board direct staff to restrict the proposed
new trail to hiking only status, not multiple use. M. Davey
seconded the motion.
Discussion: I Maciel said field staff recommends going ahead with multiple
use. The trail will be wide enough to accept bicycles, so banning
bicycles could create an enforcement problem.
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J. Escobar added that during the trail use policy changes, their
efforts were to make sites as either all open or all closed. This site
is 80 percent bicyclists, and they were hoping to minimize the use
of hiking only trails because of the enforcement issues and to be
consistent with other trails on the preserve. Staff is trying to look
at the entire site, not just a segment.
J. Cyr asked if we have to use an alternative method of trail
construction to make it narrower, can the District still construct the
trail within the window of the grant. D. Vu said he would have to
consult with field staff. The grant deadline is June 2002, but staff
needs a month to submit paperwork for reimbursement to the State
Department of Parks and Recreation, so the project has to be
completed by May.
J. Escobar talked about the alternatives available if they do not use
the Sweko.
J. Cyr said the primary objective is to protect the unique formation,
and he would be willing to let the grant go if that was the driving
force.
J. Escobar said right now where the trail enters the formation, it
begs for people climbing on it and encourages people to be all over
the place. Staff anticipates that by the placement of the platform, it
will be a lot less attractive to off-trail use of any kind.
J. Cyr repeated his concerns regarding the width of the trail and the
potential for further damage to the formation.
S. Schectman answered the earlier procedural question, stating that
the notification policy says that it does not impose a legal
requirement, and failure to comply with it does not affect the
validity of any action. The purpose is to encourage public notice
and supplement legally required notice such as the Brown Act. In
addition, it says the General Manager can state in the staff report
that the matter at hand is of limited public controversy and
therefore notice is not required.
Vote on Amendment: The motion passed 7 to 0.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board determine that the proposed
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)based on the findings contained in the staff
report; amend the Use and Management Plan for El Corte de
Madera Creek Open Space Preserve for the construction of an
observation deck and the realignment of a trail adjacent to the
sandstone formation to be designated for hiking only use; waive
the requirement for a second and final reading of the adoption of
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this Use and Management Plan amendment because of the
necessity to complete this project in order to secure grant funds
that are in danger of being lost; and authorize staff to solicit bids
for the construction of an observation deck at El Corte de Madera
Creek Open Space Preserve. L. Hassett seconded the motion. The
motion passed 7 to 0.
J. Cyr pointed out corrections to the staff report.
E. Agenda Item No. 5 - Award of Contract for Roof Replacement of the Red Barn
Located in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve: Authorize the General
Manager to Enter into a Contract with Andy's Roofing Company. Inc. of
Mountain View for the Base Bid Amount of$44,933, Plus a Contingency Amount
of$9,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $53,933 for the Roof
Replacement of the Red Barn Located in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
(Report R-02-22).
S. Welaratna reviewed staff report.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to
enter into a contract with Andy's Roofing Company, Inc. of
Mountain View for the base bid amount of$44,933, plus a
contingency amount of$9,000, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $53,933 for the roof replacement of the Red Barn located in
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. P. Siemens seconded the
motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Little asked about the issue of possible accumulation of fumes in the rafters
and whether we have ensured that the bats will not be present or threatened by
paint fumes.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
M. Davey: 1. She reported on the action of the Board of Supervisors yesterday when
they considered Item 43, action on paths on Stanford Lands. The Board voted to allow
six more months for negotiations. A preliminary report will come April 30. Sup. Kniss
had the following as her three main criteria for a successful trail: connectivity, safety,
and recreational value. These coincided with the District's criteria.
K. Nitz said he hiked at Pulgas Ridge and most of the designated Eucalyptus trees had
been cut. He showed photos he had taken there.
L. Hassett: 1. He said the snows on Skyline made Skyline and the preserves
unbelievably picturesque. There were two inches on Friday, and four inches on Saturday.
2. He attended a productive meeting with representatives of Old La Honda Road
Association, and said they are on track toward correcting some of the problems at
Thornewood Open Space Preserve.
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C. Britton: 1. The Simitian bill, AB953, passed out of the Assembly and will be going to
the Senate. 2. He showed the proposed sign for the entrance to Rancho San Antonio
County Park. 3. The District received a check from the State for$2.399 million for its
share of the per capita money from Proposition 12. 4. He asked if Board Members had
received the card regarding the coastal stewardship conference. 5. He reminded the three
Board Members who would be attending the State of the District event that it would be
held on February 6. 6. He talking about the meeting with the Coastal Conservancy
regarding current and potential grants, especially if Proposition 40 passes. 7. He said
they had received unofficial notice that they will receive a Habitat Conservation Fund
grant from the POST (former Tyson) property in San Mateo County.
S. Schectman reported that the District received $88,000 in restitution in the Diesel
matter.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:38 p.m., the Regular Meeting was adjourned, and the Special Meeting Closed
Session was reconvened. The Closed Session commenced at 10:40 p.m. and concluded at
11:05 p.m. No reportable action was taken.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary