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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Meeting 03-02
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 29, 2003
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
President Nonette Hanko called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Members Present: Jed Cyr, Mary Davey, Larry Hassett, Deane Little, Ken Nitz, Pete
Siemens, and Nonette Hanko
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: C. Britton, S. Schectman, J. Maciel, M. Williams, C. Woodbury, D.
Woods, and T. Fischer
H. CLOSED SESSION
N. Hanko stated that the Board would adjourn to Closed Session to discuss Closed Session
Agenda Item 1.
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:12 p.m. and the Closed Session commenced at
6:12 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session at 7:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
III. N. Hanko called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. She announced that the Board
had discussed Closed Session Agenda Item 1 in Closed Session and that no reportable
actions had taken place.
Additional Staff Present: S. Thielfoldt, S. Sommer, D. Sanguinetti, M. Newburn, C.
Woodbury, M. Williams, S. Jensen, T. Fischer, R. Fitzsimons, C. Roessler, A. Ruiz, K.
Carlson, A. Correia, and C. Barressi.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—There were none.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the agenda. L. Hassett seconded and the
motion passed 7 to 0.
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VI. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
K. Nitz removed Agenda Item 7,Proposed Amendment to the Class Specifications for the
Public Affairs Specialist and Real Property Specialist Positions; Approve the Amendment to
the Public Affairs Specialist and Real Property Specialist Class Specifications to Designate
These Positions as "Nonexempt" Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Agenda Item 10,
Adopt a Resolution to File an Application -Agreement with the State to Extend "Medicare-
Only" Coverage to Eligible Employees' Authorize the General Manager to Enter into an
Agreement with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System to Make Modifications to the California State Social SecuritAgreement
to Extend "Medicare Only" Coverage to Eligible Employ; and Agenda Item 11,
Authorize the General Manager to Enter into an Amendment to the Contract with Panko
Architects of San Mateo for an Amount Not to Exceed $9,000, for Design and Engineering
Services and Reimbursable Expenses, to Replace the Maintenance Shop Building for the
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Foothills Field Office at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
N. Hanko requested that the Minutes of the December 11, 2002, Regular Meeting be
amended as follows: Page 8, paragraph 3 should read, "N. Hanko: She attended the
planning commission meeting to express the District's views on zoning, and she and C.
Woodbury met with the Palo Alto planning staff for the same purpose."
Motion: J. Cyr moved that the Board adopt the Consent Calendar, including the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2002, as amended, and the
Special and Regular Meeting of January 8, 2003; Agenda Item 8, Approval
of Amendment to the Section 2.40 of the District's Rules of Procedure
Regarding Financial Instrument Signatories; Agenda Item 9, Approve
Appointment of President Nonette Hanko as the District's Representative to
the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors for their
Annual Meetingand nd Appointment of Two Alternates, General Manager, C.
Britton, and Assistant General Managers J. Escobar; and Revised Claims 03-
02. L. Hassett seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
VII. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
• Recognition of Joyce Nicholas, the District's First 25-Year Docent
Volunteer.
R. Fitzsimons talked about Ms. Nicholas's history with the District and her personal
experience with her and presented her with a picture of Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve..
Chris McIntosh spoke on behalf of all docents. She related an anecdote.
Ms. Nicholas recalled her experiences and expressed her love for nature and open
space. She thanked those present.
• Recognition of Tom Lockard for his Generosity and Support of District Open
Space Programs.
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C. Britton thanked Mr. Lockard for his support, particularly the gift for the 3&
Anniversary celebration. He presented him with a picture of Long Ridge Open
Space Preserve.
Mr. Lockard thanked the Board and staff.
VIII. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Agenda Item No. 1 —Appointment of 2003 Board Committees - (Report R-03-06L
N. Hanko reviewed her appointments.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board approve the 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 Hassett(Treasurer), Siemens. and Davey to
Serve on the Governing Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Financing,Authority—(Report R-03-07).
N. Hanko presented her report.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board approve the President's appointment of
Directors Hassett(Treasurer), Siemens, and Davey 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—Proposed Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of
the District's Basic Policy for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, Review the Proposed
Preliminary Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 and Modify as Necessary for
Review by the Administration and Budget Committee as a Part of the Budget
Development Process—(Report R-03-08).
C. Britton noted that the comments made by the Board at this meeting would be
considered by the Budget Committee. He noted that there were no proposed new
positions in this action plan.
I. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION DEPARTMENT—Acquisition, Funding,
and Negotiation
M. Williams highlighted some key projects. The following items were discussed and
questions answered:
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No. 1 under Other Projects and Activities, continue efforts to integrate the
Workplace Enhancement Plan methods into the daily activities of the Acquisition
Department. . Williams said they have regular meetings with staff and occasionally
do things as a department.
No. 9 under Other Projects and Activities, maintain a relocation assistance program
utilizing staff and consultants as necessary—M. Williams explained the process
which might include moving expenses and assistance in finding a new residence.
No. 3 under Other Projects and Activities, work closely with Legal Program to draft
purchase agreements and related real estate documents, and to clear and perfect title
on District open space lands including obtaining quitclaims and initiating quiet title
action on Dennis Martin Road at Thornewood Open Space Preserve—M. Williams
said this was going pretty well.
A. Property Management—M. Williams highlighted Key Project#3,
Historic Leases, and Key Project 94, Communication Rental Income.
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
Key Project#3, Historic Leases—P. Siemens suggested changing the second
sentence to read, "Complete lease extension and explore potential agricultural lease
with a new tenant as part of the historic Pichetti winery."
In regard to other projects#2 (Evaluate and make recommendations on the long-term
feasibility of maintaining District residential rental properties (such as the former
Smith and Sherrill residences) and#3 (Assess the economic viability of long-term
leasehold arrangements, or, if appropriate, the disposition of structures in accordance
with Board policies), M. Williams said the Smith property poses a lot of problems.
He said they have gathered information about roofs, road systems, and water
systems.
M. Williams estimated the current rental income on communication towers at
$250,000 to $300,000.
In answer to a Board questions, C. Britton said the Board had decided from a policy
standpoint not to expand in this area, and staff has not been aggressive because of
that policy. As far as putting additional antennae on the existing towers, the district
does not own the towers.
D. Little said he believed there are now more powerful, smaller, more attractive
antennas, and wondered whether we could substantially increase our income. M.
Williams said antennas are still the same. Technology improvements are to the dish
size and rack space. C. Britton said if the Acquisition and Enterprise Committee
wished, they could meet and talk about this.
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B. Land Protection—M. Williams highlighted Key Projects#1, Land
Acquisition Planning; #2, Encroachment Reduction; and#3,
Monitoring and Reporting Program for Grazing Lease.
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
Key Project#3, Monitoring and Reporting Program for Grazing Lease-D. Woods
talked about the program, including the requirements of the POST agreement with
Mr. Driscoll.
Key Project#2, Encroachment Reduction -D. Woods said a team was formed and
the procedure document for handling encroachments is almost drafted. S. Schectman
said the permit fee policy was also in progress.
No. 5 under Other Projects and Activities, notify County recorder offices of District
held open space and conservation easement rights in compliance with Assembly Bill
1011 -T. Fischer explained that the initial work involved is providing information on
easements we have to the counties. This is updated each year. M. Williams noted
that easements that are done today are put on the assessors parcel maps. Those from
the past, the District has to initiate.
D. Woods said the existing tenant is interested in staying on the Big Dipper ranch but
is currently there on a month-to-month basis. Staff has selected a consultant who is
helping them develop the month-to-month and will help develop an interim lease. J.
Cyr said it was wiser to have a more clear idea about what the resource is before
going into a long-term commitment.
No. 1, Other Projects and Activities, review and update land acquisition and site
dedication information. With assistance from a volunteer, create a property index
based on assessor's parcel numbers of all property interests held by the District -D.
Woods said they have not been able to do the transition of getting it into the GIS
database yet.
H. OPEN SPACE PLANNING DEPARTMENT- C. Woodbury noted that
the program names had been changed.
A. Planning and Geographic Information—C. Woodbury highlighted
Key Projects#1, Coastal Annexation; #2, Master Plans; #3, Resource
Management Strategic Plan; and#4, Regional Resource Inventory.
She noted that priority would be given to the resource protection
project.
B. Public Access Improvements and Staff Facilities—C. Woodbury
referred to projects listed in the work program.
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
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Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan—C. Woodbury said staff
believed they would have a charette or something similar but would like to get the
consultant team on board first.
Regional Resource Inventory—M. Freeman said they had just acquired a new
dedicated server to back up the GIS data.
WEP—C. Woodbury said the program seems to be working and a lot of individuals
have come up with ideas for improving the way they do business.
Seismic update of Picchetti ranch—C. Woodbury said staff applied to the State
Office of Historic Preservation and received $50,000 out of the $250,000 request. A
grant application was sent to Santa Clara County Heritage Commission and they
should know in a month if they will receive a grant.
C. Woodbury said they have no demolitions scheduled in the coming year.
Study Area 2 for El Corte de Madera—C. Woodbury said the District was not
successful in obtaining that grant.
Parking Lot Expansion at Purissima Creek—C. Woodbury said they just do not have
time to study everything. She said this and other projects will show up in the five
year CIP.
K. Nitz asked about several projects from last year. C. Woodbury talked about
progress on those.
St. Joseph observation area- C. Woodbury said there have to be some property
transfers. They are purchasing the materials for the observation area.
Exhibits at Daniels Nature Center—C. Woodbury said they would be done by the
end of the fiscal year.
J. Cyr said it would be nice to have a summary of what was achieved through the
year. C. Britton said they do an analysis at the end of the fiscal year of what they
have completed. He suggested that it would have been good to include the projects
that were dropped.
Aldercroft Creek Encroachment and Sewer and Storm Drainage Easement Repairs at
Pulgas—C. Woodbury reported that Aldercroft Creek is finished. The Pulgas items
are a component of the whole Pulgas Ridge Project. She said it is not quite ready for
the Use and Management Committee.
N. Hanko said an item should be included in the Action Plan on agricultural policy
interest on the coast.
Key Project 3, Resource Management and Key Project 4, Regional Resource
Inventory—M. Freeman outlined sources of the data for the inventory. These
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included the sudden oak death website, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the
Nature Marine Fishery Service. He said some of the information is site-specific and
some of it is regional.
III. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
A. Field Operations -J. Maciel noted that additional hours for seasonal
employees and a student intern were included in the plan. He outlined
the key projects.
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
J. Maciel said resource staff hours had been increased last year. They are not
increasing the number of field hours for it this year.
Develop land management cost evaluation system from last year's plan—J. Maciel
said that has not been completed, but it will be. It will be added to this year's plan.
Work Enhancement Program—J. Maciel said it was going very well. M. Newburn
commented on the program, noting that it is a work in progress and is a challenge.
He thought there was a commitment to make it better.
B. Resource Management—C. Roessler outlined key projects.
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
Key Project 3, Wild Pig Population Control Program—C. Roessler answered
questions regarding pig trapping and said they expect to continue to reduce the
hours. They are determining that there are fewer pigs because they are trapping less
and rooting is less. She said everybody is starting to see a decline in numbers.
Star thistle—C. Roessler talked about what is being done, including a workshop. L.
Hassett said the longer we let the problem fester,the larger the costs will be. He
suggested doing more District wide now.
Eucalyptus removal - J. Maciel noted that this would come back to the Board.
C. Roessler answered questions regarding staffing and budget for resource
management.
IV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT- S. Jensen outlined key projects.
A. General Public Information and Outreach
B. Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations
C. Community Programs
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
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Nature Center— S. Jensen has had two portions of exhibits in the plans for last year
and this year. One of those was for Planning (the external signs) and the other was
internal (POST grant).
Good neighbor policy— S. Jensen said they would use some of the information from
the encroachment manual and create a brochure of manual that will go to neighbors
and describe how they can be good neighbors. It was suggested that neighbors be
brought in on the creation of the policy.
Database design— S. Jensen said the media database was not included in the
redesign. Updating of records is a big part of what staff needs to do.
External displays at Daniels Nature Center—C. Woodbury is working with C.
Oosterman on that and it is being ordered.
Visitor satisfaction survey - S. Jensen said this is being moved into the forthcoming
year.
Phone reservation system— S. Jensen said this would remain part of the program,
even with web site improvements.
Graphic library— S. Jensen said they are building a digital image library. C. Britton
commented that the slide library is in good shape.
Short courses— S. Jensen said staff are doing more enrichment and talked about
some of those programs.
WEP— She commented on the program and said morale is high.
V. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
A. Administration - C. Britton highlighted key projects 1, Coastal
Annexation; 2, State Budget Process; and 3, District Funding.
The following items were discussed and questions answered:
Other Projects, #8, involved the Board of Directors in planning the annual special
Board meeting to be held as part of the Board's Good Neighbor Policy—C. Britton
said they hold a Board meeting off-site annually.
Other Projects, #11, Work with other departments to fully utilize the 15-plus
databases that contain information that is shared by multiple departments— S.
Thielfoldt said that following the work by the consultant, the number of databases
had been reduced. The database is set up, staff has been trained, and focus is on
utilizing it.
S. Thielfoldt talked about the proposed administrative management analyst position.
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Key Project#4, Records Management Program— S. Thielfoldt said they do not plan
to buy any software at this time.
B. Human Resources—
Key Project#1, Work Enhancement Plan - S. Thielfoldt talked about the WEP as it
applied to this department and throughout the District. She thought it was going very
well. She responded to concern, noting that she had never seen a more complete
communication system than this one and she thought it was paying off.
J. Cyr commended staff at all levels in regard to the WEP.
C. Legal Services - S. Schectman highlighted the report.
Board Members agreed to move the agenda to item 6.
D. Agenda Item No. 6- Acceptance of Report on the District's 2001-2002 Legislative
Program and Adoption of 2003-2004 Legislative Program; Accept the 2001-2002
Legislative Program Reports As Attached to this Report; Adopt the 2003-2004
Legislative Program, As Attached to this Report; Authorize the Board President
and/or General Manager to Submit Correspondence on Behalf of the District to
Local, State, and Federal Elected Officials in Support of, or in Opposition to,
Pending Legislation When the General Manager or General Counsel Determine Such
Positions to be in the Best Interest of the District in Order to Effectivel�rry Out
District Business and Accomplish the District Purposes; Provided that any such
Correspondence is Reported to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs
Committee on a Periodic Basis—(Report R-03-16 .
C. Britton highlighted the progress report on last year's program and said he thought
it was very successful. He reviewed the goals for the next two-year session.
P. Siemens suggested changed the wording of Goal 10 so that it reads, "Seek
statutory amendment clarify that prescriptive rights are deemed to be abandoned . . .
S. Schectman explained why conformity with the general plan(Goal 3b)was part of
that law.
S. Schectman outlined what kind of circumstances were envisioned when setting
Goal 2a. She noted that the District is empowered to buy land outside its
boundaries, and, therefore, needs this enforcement authority.
K. Carlson said District rangers were interested Goal 2a which made changes in
Public Resources Code Section 5561. He asked if staff had been in contact with East
Bay Regional Parks. District rangers felt this is a non-issue because of the penal
code. He talked to East Bay Regional Parks and they said it had never come up.
They also manage lands outside their district. K. Carlson said they do not want it to
be come an issue. He said the rangers were supportive of this if it passed as it reads.
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S. Schectman explained why staff felt this was necessary.
N. Hanko said she thought it was a good idea to talk to the EBRP manager. She told
why she supported this legislation. K. Nitz commented that he would not support it,
and P. Siemens said he had reservations.
C. Britton stated that if Section 5561 was different, he would bring it back to the
Board.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board accept the 2001-2002 Legislative
Program Report; adopt the 2003-2004 Legislative Program; and
authorize the Board President and/or General Manager to submit
correspondence on behalf of the District to local, state and federal
elected officials in support of, or in 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 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. M. Davey seconded the motion. P. Siemens changed
the motion to adopt the program except for Goal 2a). The motion
passed 7 to 0.
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Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt the 2003-2004 Legislative
Program Goal 2a). I Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 5
to 2. Directors Little and Nitz voted no.
E. Agenda Item No. 4- Adoption of Resource Management Five-Year Strategic Plan;
Determine that the recommended Actions are Categorically rically Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As Set Out in this Report; Approve
the Resource Management Five-Year Strategic Plan and Accept the Associated
Worktable—(Report R-03-12).
D. Little explained why he thought this item should go back to the Use and
Management Committee. L. Hassett supported D. Little's action.
Motion: D. Little moved that the Board table this item and refer it back to the
Use and Management Committee. L. Hassett seconded the motion.
Discussion: P. Siemens said he supported the motion and would like to include a
statement about a program that addresses the issue of catching
something before it gets too bad. N. Hanko asked that they also look
at the issue of grasslands protection.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
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F. Agenda Item No. 5 - Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan for Virginia Mill Trail Repair Project at El Corte de Madera Creek
Open Space Preserve: pprove the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
MonitoringProg,ram in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEOA). and Adopt the CE A and De Minimis Findings as Set Out in This Report—
(Report R-03-11).
S. Sommer was present to answer questions.
Motion: M. Davey moved that the Board approve the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), and adopt the
CEQA and De Minimis Findings as set out in the staff report. P.
Siemens seconded the motion.
Discussion: K. Nitz said he called Robert Zatkin and he was okay with what was
going on. S. Sommer told what would happen after the approval of
the negative declaration, which must be approved prior to issuance of
permits.
Vote: The motion passed 7 to 0.
C. Britton pointed out how thorough staff had been.
G. Agenda Item No. 7, Proposed Amendment to the Class Specifications for the Public
Affairs Specialist and Real Property Specialist Positions. Approve the Amendment
to the Public Affairs Specialist and Real Property pecialist Class Specifications to
Designate These Positions as "Nonexempt" Under the Fair Labor Standards Act—
(Report R-03-13).
K. Nitz asked why the changes had been made. S. Schectman said the District did an
audit and determined that given the current duties of these employees, they fit the
non-exempt class. The affected employees have no problem with it and understand
it.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board approve the amendment to the Public
Affairs Specialist and Real Property Specialist Class Specifications to
designate these positions as"Nonexempt" under the Fair Labor
Standards Act. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed
7 to 0.
H. Agenda Item No. 10, Adopt a Resolution to File an Application -Agreement with
the State to Extend "Medicare-Only" Coverage to Eligible Employees'Authorize the
General Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Board of Administration of
the California Public Employees'Retirement System to Make Modifications to the
California State Social Security Agreement to Extend "Medicare Only" Coverage to
Eligible Employees—(Report R-03-I S).
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K. Nitz asked for clarification. C. Britton explained that this is for stage 2 to
implement what the Board had previously approved.
Motion: P. Siemens moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 03-03,
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Approving Certain Eligible Employees Who Desire Coverage
Under the Health Insurance System Established by the Federal Social
Security Act; and authorize the General Manager to file an application and
enter into an agreement with the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") extending"Medicare
Only" coverage. J. Cyr seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0.
I. Agenda Item No. 11 - Authorize the General Manager to Enter into an Amendment
to the Contract with Panko Architects of San Mateo for an Amount Not to Exceed
$9,000, for Design and Enyineerinp, Services and Reimbursable Expenses, to
Replace the Maintenance Shop Building for the Foothills Field Office at Rancho San
Antonio Open Space Preserve—(Report R-01-14 J.
C. Woodbury did not know why a boiler system was put in in the first place. She
explained why performance standards for foundation design were included.
Motion: K. Nitz moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to enter
into an amendment to the contract with Panko Architects of San
Mateo for an amount not to exceed $9,000 for design and engineering
services and reimbursable expenses, to replace the maintenance shop
building for the Foothills Field Office at Rancho San Antonio Open
Space Preserve. P. Siemens seconded the motion. The motion passed
7 to 0.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
P. Siemens talked about an article in the Los Gatos newspaper regarding a golf course issue
which relates to the District's Fremont Older Preserve parking.
J. Cyr noted that the history of District directors was missing some information.
D. Little described a meeting with a former open space employee, Matt Ken, who is now a
Mountain View police officer.
M. Davey reported that county planning staff is recommending that the open space at
Stanford issue be postponed until March 6.
N. Hanko: 1. She had an invitation to the San Mateo County agricultural summit on
February 28. Three board members will attend. 2. Peninsula Open Space Trust sent an
invitation for tours of land they have acquired on the coast. She encouraged Board
Members to attend. 3. The ad hoc coastal committee is beginning to have meetings with
council members to educate them on what the District had been doing and what they hope to
do at the coast. 4. She will attend the Stanford zoning meeting in February.
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C. Britton: 1. The FYIs contained notification that the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council had
approved a grant of$60,000 in addition to the $200,000 granted earlier. 2. The FYIs
contained an update on feral pig trapping. 3. There was information in the FYIs about
NASA Ames cleanup of Site 25. They are now talked about cleaning up our portion. 4.
Escrow is closing on Big Dipper Ranch which puts the District acreage at 48,333.54. 5.
There was a letter from So. Skyline Association formally endorsing the coastal annexation.
6. There was a memo regarding the McKannay payoff in the FYIs. 7. He will serve on a
nil this r 8 H is also on panel for
panel for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Cou c t s Saturday. e o a p o
Committee for Green Foothills on February 13 having to do with stewardship of public
lands. 9. He had a meeting with a Los Altos Hills representative. They have several
easements that adjoin Rancho San Antonio. 10. He and I Escobar have been going to
meetings at the Farm Bureau on the coast. Follow up on what we do after the conference we
had there. They have decided on a programmatic EIR on the off-stream impoundment
process to streamline that. 11. February 5 is the date for the State of the District message.
C. Britton explained why Claim# 5118 regarding the survey of Big Dipper ranch had to be
paid the way it was.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:27 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Roberta Wolfe
Recording Secretary