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Meeting 75-24
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
A G E N D A
November 12 , 1975 7 : 30 P.M.
Midpeninsula Regional Park District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos , CA
(7 :30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 22 , 1975
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS REQUIRING ACTION
(7 :45) 1. Status Report on Fremont Older Open Space Preserve H.
Grench and J. Olson
(a) Site Planning
(b) Proposed Agricultural Lease
(c) Acquisition Status of Addition to Preserve
(8 :45) 2 . Proposed Use and Management Plan for Saratoga Gap Open Space
Preserve - J. Olson
NEW BUSINESS REQUIRING ACTION
(9 :15) 3 . Proposed Office Lease Amendment
CLAIMS
(9 :30) EXECUTIVE SESSION Land Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Isabel P. Sewell
399 Menlo Oaks Drive
Menlo Park, California 94025
NOV 3 1975
Board of the Mid Peninsula Regional Park
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos CA 94022
Dear Board:
I will be attending the board meetings of the Sequoia Union
High School district when they discuss the disposal of the Farm
Hill school site, and wish to ask you to consider the site as a
possible candidate for some kind of interest on your part, id
the annexation makes it viable for you to be purchasing parcels in San
Mateo county next year.
As you may know, the site is some 40.2 acres, directly across the
entrance to Canada College, on Farm Hill Rd. It is quite level, with
a lovely view of the bay and hills, and a 10-15 acre spread of wild
flowers that are very spectacular and have, according to Timmy
Gallegher, some endangered species that will grow only in certain
serpentine outcroppings. The Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra
Club and the Comm for Green Foothills has written many letters
requesting city action, county action, to preserve this area for
open space, at least for public use. Now the planning firm of Brian,
Kangas and Foulks has drawn up a plan with 6 tentative ways: the
land could be dveloped, most of the ways involving rezoning and
higher density than is now allowed. The site is close to downtown
Redwood City and as we have pointed out to City Council, a corridor
could connect Stulsaft Park to the top of the school site, if one
landowner in between could be approached to sell off a narrow
connector.
If the school district sells to a public agency it can use the proceeds
for purposes other than capital expenditures. This may interest Sequoia
Union High District, and make them wait a year or so before offering it
to public bid, but they would have to have some kind of commitment to
justify this to the voters. Is there any way your board could review
the site and give some kind of an option that would indicate clear
interest? If you felt it warranted future addition to your holdings?
I have tons of material here about the site, all of which I will be
glad to furnish you, but first I thought I would ask you formally
if any kind of a pre-annexation commitment would be considered.
Sincerely,
Isabel Sewell. School Lands co -ordinator for Loma Prieta Chapter
M-75-160
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Agenda item No. 1)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
November 6 , 1975
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT : Status Report on Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
Attached is a report (R-75-20) dated November 6 , 1975 from Jon
Olson to me regarding a status report on the Fremont Older Open
Space Preserve. It is recommended that you adopt the recommenda-
tions in that report.
An acquisition status report on the Fremont Older Open Space
Preserve addition will be given at the November 12 , 1975 Board
meeting.
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Agenda item No. 1)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
REPORT
November 5 , 1975
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Status Report on Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
Background: On August 10 , 1975 , the Board of Directors adopted
interim use and management recommendations for the Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve. The Board consensus was that staff respond
to neighbors who requested permits to see if individual hardships
warranted issuance of access permits.
Discussion: Staff has been developing the overall long range plan-
ning for the site, including development of a trails system, and has
met with individuals who have requested permits to determine whether
or not individual hardships occur. Since much of the long range
planning addresses a series of interwoven factors such as structures-
hazards, agricultural use, trail planning and implementation, and
establishment of a resident caretaker, this report will review all
of these factors so as to give a status report on all the planning
for the Fremont older Open Space Preserve which relates to trail
planning.
Trail Planning: Permit requests have been received from three
residents of the Rolling Hills area and one resident at the end of
Prospect Road. While only four requests for permits have been
received, it is likely there are others in the Rolling Hills area
who would like to have permits to ride.
The Board policy to respond to "hardship" cases leaves the difficult
problem of determining what constitutes a hardship to staff. If
one person is given a permit for a hardship condition, it is extremely
difficult to justify not giving a permit to the next person whose
situation is slightly less than a hardship. In analyzing the re-
quests that we have received and looking at the physical factors
associated with their situations , it appears that we have four differ-
ent degrees of hardship. To add perspective to the discussion of
individual cases, I would first like to review the status of overall
trail planning for the site. The following has been discussed with
representatives of the Castle Rock Horsemen' s Association and is
consistent with their views, except for the question of fees. It is
a staff opinion that a fee of $10 for individual riders and $3 for
each additional family member for a one year period is a reasonable
sum to charge. There are many alternatives and factors related to
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the charging of fees. Members of the Castle Rock Horsemen's Associ-
ation will address the Board on this subject.
Clearly there are expenses associated with the maintenance of eques-
trian trails not normally provided by volunteer labor, such as grad-
ing of trails, construction of special gates, cost of culverts, etc.
The basic issue is whether the fee system or some alternative can
and should provide funding for these projects.
1. Priorities. The attached map shows a first-priority trails
system that should be developed for the Preserve. These are
shown as solid lines. The second priorities are shown as dashed
lines and would be developed at a later date. This first-phase
priority system allows for a connection from Regnart Road to
Prospect Road, a peripheral feeder trail along the Rolling Hills
area, a loop trail within the Preserve, and a link to the
Garrod Ranch.
2 . Implementation. There is no extensive physical work needed
in order to open this trails system. Primarily, the area shown
by "A" on the map must be cleared of brush and a culvert installed.
At "B" on the map, fencing has to be removed and realigned. At
"C" on the map, a gate must be installed (installation of a new
gate is not necessary prior to opening of a trails system, but
should be done as soon as possible after that) . Informational
signs will have to be posted at entrances to the site informing
potential users of permit requirements and where they may be
obtained. In addition, some signing will be necessary within
the site to direct trail users. The trails which cross the
hayfield will be disked by the agricultural tenant whenever so
required by the District. It is anticipated that the physical
improvements can be completed within two months of Board author-
ization of the plan and acquisition of the Radin-MacDonald parcel.
3. Permits.. It appears that permits should be required for all
use of the site but that a fee should be charged for equestrian
use to help defray those costs directly associated with that use.
The issuance of a permit allows the user to be made aware of
District policies and regulations, to be informed of District
boundaries, and to be made aware of where the specific trails
are and where they connect.
The amount charged for these permits should be re-assessed at
the end of 1976 to determine whether or not the fees are gener-
ally related to the expenses incurred by equestrian use. Issu-
ance of permits could be done by the Castle Rock Horsemen' s
Association as agent for the District and by the District.
Having the Association issue permits allows for a source of per-
mits near the site and provides for ongoing communication be-
tween users of the site and the local organized equestrian group.
In the future, as other District sites are opened to equestrian
use, permits originally issued for Fremont older should be honored
for all District sites open to equestrian use. Conversely, if
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a similar relationship is developed between the District and
other local equestrian groups, such as the Los Altos Hills
Horsemen 's Association relative to Permanente Creek Park, those
permits would be honored at the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
and all other District sites.
There are many kinds of permits that could be used, for example :
(a) The City of Chico uses a bridle tag on the horse;
(b) The East Bay Municipal Utilities District uses a permit
issued to the rider;
(c) Some agencies have gone to the more elaborate Polaroid
I.D. card system, complete with photograph, issued
to the rider.
For this first year of operation, a simple card issued to the
rider should suffice until all the other types of permits have
been researched. This permit should include the individual ' s
name, age, address and general physical description.
4 . Patrol. The District maintains regular patrol of this site,
but if the trails are open to regular equestrian use, patrol
should be more frequent and cover all the trails. A patrol person
would identify safety hazards , such as badly eroded areas , limbs
or branches protruding on the trail right-of-way, etc. , and reck-
less or dangerous riding by individuals. The patrol would also
check permits of course. This patrol might be made by someone
designated by the Castle Rock Horsemen's Association and could
serve either in a voluntary, nominal fee or paid basis. Funds
for this patrol , if needed, should come from the fees generated
by permits.
5. Maintenance. In general , equestrian trails require two major
types of maintenance: (a) the blading or scraping of trails in
the late spring to remove the debris and erosion damage caused
by winter storms and (b) the trimming of brush which has encroached
upon the trail right-of-way. This is generally best done in
early summer. This maintenance could likely be done by contract
for the grading and scraping with the funds coming from the fee
revenue, and the clearing of trails done by volunteer work parties,
similar to Castle Rock-to-Big Basin Trail Days.
With the foregoing in mind and the understanding that it will take
up to two months to organize all of the above , depending on weather
conditions and the ability to muster adequate numbers of volunteer
workers, I will now review existing policy and potential alternatives.
The original staff recommendation and current Board policy is to keep
the site closed due to the complexity of factors which influence
planning for the site, until a comprehensive overall plan had been
developed. Staff was prepared to return with a recommendation for the
opening of trails if all the trail factors could be dealt with prior
to completion of the overall site plan.
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If the Board feels that some policy change should be made in the
up to two months prior to completion of the trails planning and
implementation steps , these are some alternatives the Board may wish
to consider:
1. Issue individual permits under the "hardship" classification
and provide staff with direction in defining "hardship. "
2. Exempt the trail route or portions shown in dotted lines from
the permit requirements until such time as a trail system is
opened. This will require clearing of brush and installation
of a culvert at A shown on the map. This second alternative,
by virtue of being an exempt area, is less subject to the
assertion that it is primarily a parochial use of the site.
In listing the two alternatives, staff would be returning to the Board
for direction on what appears to be essentially a policy decision on
which there was mixed sentiment among Board members when the issue was
last discussed.
Agricultural Use : In keeping with the adopted interim use plan, staff
has negotiated an agricultural license with the agricultural tenants
who farmed the area last year. The contract is attached for review.
The hay crop will be harvested during July of 1976 , and all baled
hay will be removed by August 31, 1976. The tenants are required to
disk through trails over the meadow area and the perimeter of the
meadow when so directed by the District. These disked areas are shown
in Exhibit A of the agricultural license. The prevailing financial
arrangement for the cultivation of this type of crop on leased land
is that the property owner receives 25% of the market value of the
crop in the field and shares no responsiblity for seeding, cultivation
or harvesting. This is the type of arrangement that we have negotiated
through the attached agricultural license. Last year the crop was
worth approximately $5 ,500 , for which the former property owner received
25% , or approximately $1 ,375. Last year was a particularly good yield
and the expected return for 1976 may not produce the same volume of
hay, depending on weather conditions. It is recommended that the Board
authorize signing of the attached license and ratify its previous action.
Structures-Hazards : At a previous Board meeting, I suggested that
staff -return with recommendations regarding the structures on
the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve prior to development of the
long range plan for the site. I have had the Fremont older home, the
adobe and the grey house inspected to determine their condition, par-
ticularly to determine some financial parameters for restoration of
the Fremont older home and/or the adobe. I have received reports on
these three structures and they are available in the office for in-
spection, , I will summarize the reports here:
(a) Fremont Older Home. A preliminary estimate for repair of
t -Is building is 55,000. This estimate is remarkably close
to the previous estimate of $50 ,000 , which was obtained
over a year ago and provided by Bud Whisler. This does not
include requirements that could be imposed by a structural
engineer or architect, nor does it include the cost of
specialty contracting work, such as intricate molding, tile,
etc. This figure would restore the house to a habitable
condition with adequate plumbing, heating and electrical
age f ive
utilities. The main issue in determining whether or not
renovation should be undertaken is to what use can the
structure be put once it has been restored. Its use as a
community or cultural center is severely limited by the
condition of Prospect Road, both leading to the site and
within District boundaries.
American Youth Hostel Association has been requested to
comment on the feasibility of using this house as a youth
hostel. Letters have been sent to the Cupertino Historical
Society, Dr. Walter Warren at De Anza College, professor of
history, and the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage
Commission, advising them of the District' s acquisition of
the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, the condition of
the building, the scope of repairs necessary, and requesting
their opinions as to whether restoration is viable. If
restoration is viable, we further asked what specific his-
toric architectural or cultural associations warrant the
preservation, and what they would advise regarding ongoing
maintenance and use of the site. I am awaiting response to
these letters before reaching a final decision on the house.
At this point, I anticipate recommending demolition of the
house if no viable scheme can be developed to restore , main-
tain and effectively use the structure.
Adobe House. I am attempting to engage a caretaker who will
live iH--the building at least until the summer of 1976.
This person will be sensitive to and able to articulate the
District' s position on use and management of the site.
The estimate for upgrading of this building is $6 ,700 , not
including electrical , plumbing, heating or septic system repair.
Again, as with the Fremont Older home, the above-mentioned
historian and historical groups have been asked for their
opinions on the value of this building. It is not antici-
pated that the building itself is of particular significance,
but that the adobe facade should be removed and saved as
it had been removed from an original Spanish-Mexican adobe.
Grey House on Prospect Road. This building is the most modern
of the three and best suited to be the residence for a
District caretaker. The approximate cost for repair of
surprisingly extensive termite damage is $10 ,000 . There may
be further relatively minor work needed on the house on the
roof and perhaps the septic system. Also, a paint job should
be considered within the next year. Presently the Woelfel
family is living in the house. They have lived in it for
several years and were tenants of the previous owners. The
Woelfels are presently building a house in the Santa Cruz
Mountains and expect to have it finished by July 1 , 1976.
Ordinarily, the District would request a tenant to move
within three to six months of the District's acquiring a piece
of property if that tenant were not going to provide some
function for the District. In order to avoid forcing the
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Woefels to move twice, i.e. , now and then again when their
house under construction is finished, I am recommending that
the Woelfels be allowed to remain on the site and serve in
a caretaker capacity for the District providing they will
guarantee moving by June 1, 1976.
Seven Springs Water System: The canyon parallel to and north of
Prospect Road canyon is the source of the Seven Springs for which
Seven Springs Ranch is named. An elaborate system to tap these
springs was constructed around the turn of the century. This system
has many leaking spring boxes and hazardous exposed piping which should
eventually be removed.
Prospect Road Extension and Bridge: The extension of Prospect Road
with the Fremont Older Preserve is not capable of supporting any
significant additional volume of traffic without seriously damaging
the road. It is basically a dirt road covered by a mixture of dis-
integrating asphalt gravel or oiled surfaces. It is narrow with few
places which allow for turnouts. An agreement has been reached between
users of the road and the District for minimal maintenance to cover
the winter. of 1975-76. If during 1976 or beyond, the District's plans
should increase traffic on the road, a joint maintenance agreement will
have to be entered into with other users of the road. Improvement of
the road to allow for two-way traffic would cause significant destruc-
tion of the canyon ecology. In addition, the bridge over the creek
is in fair condition (it was improved by the former owners and other
users of the road in the fall of 1974) , but will have to be rehabilitated
in the coming years.
Ordinarily, a joint maintenance agreement is based upon users of a
road contributing a prorated share toward maintenance of the road
related to the amount of traffic the individual user generates.
Old Reservoir in Northernmost Canyon: There is an old concrete
reservoir located adjacent to an old road. This reservoir poses a
potential hazard to trail users and should be removed prior to the
opening of phase two of the trails system.
Caretaker: Due to the relationship of this site to the urbanized
area and the amount of activity that will likely be generated by
implementation of the previously mentioned trails plan, this site
clearly requires the presence of a resident caretaker to monitor
use and deal with problems as they occur. The house most suited
for caretaker residence is the previously mentioned grey house which
will not be available until July, 1976. Until that time, caretaker
services can be provided by the Woefel family and someone living in
the adobe house. Opening of the trails system should be done coin-
cidentally with establishing these interim caretaker positions.
Swimming Pool : The pool located next to the adobe house is probably
capable of holding water. It was last filled three to four years ago.
The County Fire Marshall had suggested to the previous owners that
it be kept filled to serve as a standby water source in the area.
Previous owners did not comply with this request due to the lack of
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fencing and significant hazard associated with a filled pool.
The pool has no filter or heating system, and the outlet is directed
against the landfill put in later which leads to the Stuckey house.
If water is released through this outflow, it washes against the
landfill and could conceivably eventually weaken it.
Conclusion: This report has been done to familiarize the Board with
those major factors which relate to the possible acceleration in
implementation of opening an equestrian/hiking-trail system within the
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. Many other factors dealing with
long range planning for this site have not been addressed. They in-
clude potential for regional access, parking, possible management
by or with the City of Cupertino, further coordination with the cities
of Cupertino and Saratoga, environmental education programs , feasi-
bility of expanding the adjacent golf course onto District land,
removal of all or portions of the cyclone fence erected by the previous
owners, other agricultural uses , protection of natural resources ,
operation by West Valley College in conjunction with their park man-
agement program, to name just some of the other factors that are
involved in planning for the site. This has been intended as a status
report only on that portion of the planning which directly affects
trails.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board direct staff as to
how to proceed with handling of requests for individual permits (e.g. ,
in the present mode) and a sense of Board attitude regarding the Older
home and the adobe structure.
It is additionally recommended that the Board:
(a) satisfy the signing of the agricultural license;
(b) approve the concept and implementation factors discussed
in this report for the implementation of phase one of the
trails system.
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M-75-162
(Meeting 75-24,
Agenda item No. 1)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
November 6 , 1975
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Agricultural
License
Background: On August 10 , 1975 the Board of Directors approved
an interim use plan for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. As
one component of the plan, staff was to negotiate an agricultural
license for the site. This has been implemented.
Discussion: It would be worthwhile to make it quite clear as
to when the General Manager can grant specific licenses or sign
specific leases on behalf of the District and when the Board
wishes to retain this function. In the case of purchases , the
General Manager can obligate the District to no more than
$3 ,500 each without prior Board approval. This figure could
also be used for licenses or leases which bring in revenue to
the District.
The time element is also of importance. Since licenses or leases
can tie up the use of District land, the Board may wish to retain
stricter control for agreements over , say, one year' s duration.
Finally, issuance as an administrative function should only be
done pursuant to a Board adopted interim or long-term site plan.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board
1. ratify the attached Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
agricultural license to be signed by the General Manager;
2 . authorize the General Manager to enter into license and
lease agreements on behalf of the District which are
(a) in amounts not exceeding $3 ,500 in income to the
District, and
(b) no more than one year in duration, and
(c) pursuant to a Board adopted interim or long-term
site plan.
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(Meeting 75-2 ,
Agenda item No. 1)
NIII)PY"NiNSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
November & , 1975
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Agricultural
License
Background : On August 10 , 1975 the Board of Directors approved
an interim use: plan for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. As
one component of the plan, staff was to negotiate an agricultural
license for the site. This has been implemented.
Discussion: It would be worthwhile to make it quite clear as
to when the General Manager can grant specific licenses or sign
specific leases on behalf of the District and when the Board
wishes to retain this function. In the case of purchases , the
General Manager can obligate the District to no more than
$3 , 500 each without prior Board approval . This figure could
also be used for licenses or leases which bring in revenue to
the District.
`:L'hea time element is also of importance. Since licenses or leases
can tie up the use of District land, the Board may wish to retain
stricter control for agreements over , say, one year ' s duration.
Finally , issuance as an administrative function should only be
done' pursuant to a Board adopted interim or long-term site plan.
Recommendation : It is recommended that the Board
1 . ratify the attached Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
agricultural license to be signed by the General Manager;
2 . authorize the General Manager to enter into license and
lease agreements on behalf of the District which are
(a) in amounts not exceeding $3 ,500 in income to the
District , and
(b) no more than one year in duration, and
(c) pursuant to a Board adopted interim or long-term
site plan.
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EXHIBIT A
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1.
Licensee will di=-�c a trail around the perimeter of the hay
crop and along the ridge top, or portions of these areas
as and when directed by Licensor; trail, shall be disced to
a width of approximately 10 feet (as shown by dashed line
on map entitled "Exhibit Al" )
2 . Licensor will strictly enforce a policy of no trespassing
on the cultivated area, provided that nothing herein shall
affect Licensor' s right of entry under paragraph nine.
3. Should a crop loss occur to over 10% of the crop, as a
result of public use of the area, Licensor will reduce
the overall rental to 20% of the value of the baled hay.
At no time shall Licensor' s liability exceed -the estimated
value of thcs rental .
4. The term of this license shall commence on the date hereof
and terminate on August 30, 1976.
5. Licensee agrees to pay Licensor a rental fee equal to 25%
of the value of the baled hay crop based upon the price
of hay of like quality and type in the field in the local
area as determined by California Crop and Livestock Report-
ing Service, Federal Market News Service, or if unavailable
from these two, from another local authorit-y as agreed to
by Licensee and Licensor. Licensee and Licensor shall
jointly conduct an inventory of the baled hay to determine
the number of bales produced. Value of baled hay to be
fixed 10 days after baling commences. Paymcnt to be made
in full by August 30, 1976 .
6 . For purposes of notices sent under paragraph seventeen, the
address of Licensee shall be as follows:
Mr. Robert Denny
P.O. Box 886
Cupertino, California 95014
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AGRICULTURAL LICENSE
THIS AGRICULTURAL LICENSE is made _119
between the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARI' DISTRICT (Licensor) and
Robert Denny_ -(Licensee) .
1. PREMISES
(a) Licensor hereby gives license to Licensee, and Licensee
hereby accepts from Licensor, on the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth, that certain unimproved real property described in Exhibit
"V," attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(b) Licensor makes no warranties and/or representations
to Licensee concerning the suitability of the premises for agricultural
purposes.
(c) Licensee' s possession of the premises is subject to:
(i) all existing casements, servitudes, licenses ,
and rights-of-way for canals, ditches, levees , roads , highways
and telegraph, telephone, and electric power lines, railroads,
pipelines, and other purposes, whether recorded or not; and
(ii) -the rights of other persons using the regional
preserve of which the premises forms a part.
2. INITIAL TERM, EXTENSION, POSSESSION
(a) Licensor reserves the right to terminate this license
as to all or any portion of the premises if Licensor requires the
sf� ,ie to be devoted to public uses, or -the State of California or any
other public entity which has granted funds to acquire the premises
or any part thereof requires termination of this license. Said term-
ination shall become effective upon Licensor. giving Licensee sixty (60)
days prior written notice thereof. In the event of such termination,
any claim for damages shall be limited to a pro rata refund of rental
paid in advance but not earned; and said refund shall be in the same
proportion to the entire rental paid in advance, but not earned,
as tlio acreage as to which the license is terminated bears to the
acreage of the entire premises .
3 . Fii i7t L
As rental for the premises, Licensee hereby agrees to pay
to Licensor without deduction, set-off, prior notice, or demand, the
SUM stated in Exhibit "A" per year, on or before August 30, 1976
4. USE
(a) The premises are hereby licensed to Licensee upon -the
express condition that Licensee shall_ use said premises for cutting,
raking and baling of cultivated hay.
(b) Licensee shall conduct its opera-Lions on the demised
premises in a farmerlike manner.
(c) Licensee shall not cut, nor permit others to cut,
a n-y trees on the premises or remove windfalls unless the pric-. writ-
ten consent of Licensor is obtained.
(d) Licensee agrees that it will not carry on or permit
UT)Ioii said premises any nuisance., or anything against public policy,
aMld that Licensee shall not commit, or suffer to be committed, any
waste upon the premises .
5. ACCEPTANCE AND SURRFNDER OF PREMISES
By entry under this license, Licensee accepts the premises
in their present con<Ution and agree.,:;, on the last day of the term
or on sooner termination of the license, to surrender the premises
and the appurtenances to Licensor in the same condition as when re-
ceived, reasonable use, wear, and damage by fire, act of or the
elements excepted, and to remove all of Licensee ' s properly from the
promises.
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6 . l__IAINTENZYNCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
(a) Licensee shall maintain, repair, and replace, if
necessary, in good order and condition throughout the term hereof ,
all buildings, structures an(!/or other improvements related to
Licensee ' s use on the premises ( "improvements") , including without
limitation all fences, corrals , wells , pumps , and pressure systems,
ditches , water troughs and roadways , ordinary wear and tear excepted.
(b) In the event Licensee shall fail to perform its
obligations hereunder, Licensor, in addition to all other remedies
available hereunder or by law, and without waiving any said alter-
native remedies, may perform same and Licensee agrees to repay
Licensor the cost thereof as part of the rental payable as such
an the next day upon which rent becomes due , and failure to pay
same shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay
any installment of rental. Licensee waives all rights to make repairs
at the expense of Licensor as provided for in any statute or law in
effect at the time of execution of this license or any amendment
thereof or any other statute or law which may be hereafter enacted
during the term of this license.
7 . ALTERATIONS, LIENS
(a) Licensee agrees not to make any alterations of, changes
in , or additions to the premises without the prior written consent
of Licensor . Licensee agrees that should Licensor give said written
consent all alterations , additions, and improvements , including fix-
tures , made in, to, or on the promises , except unattached, movable
business fixtures , shall be the property of Licensor and shall remain
upon and be surrendered with the promises , except that Licensee will
ascertain from Licensor within thirty (30) days before the end of this
term whether Licensor desires to have the premises , or any part or parts
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L`iereof, restored to their condition when the premises were delivered
to Licensee , and if Licensor shall so desire, Licensee shall so re-
store said promises or such part or parts thereof before tint: end of
the term of this license, entirely at Licensee' s own cost and expense.
(b) Licensee agrees that if any such alterations , changes , or
additions are to be made, same shall not be commenced until two days
after receipt of thn written consent of Licensor required by this
paragraph, in order that Licensor may post appropriate notices to
avoid any liability on account thereof. Licensee agrees to indemnify
and save harmless Licensor from all liens, claims, or demands arising
oiit of any work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred
by or for Licensee upon said premises during said term, and agrees not
to suffer any such lien or other lien to be created.
8. UTILITIES
Licensee agrees to pay for all the water, fuel , gas , oil , heat,
electricity, power, materials, and services which may be furnished
to or ux d in or about said premises related to Licensees use during
the term of this lease.
P . ENTRY AND INSPECTION
Licensee agrees that Licensor and its agents may make any changes
or alterations or repairs which Licensor shall consider necessary for
the protection, improvement, or preservation thereof, or to post any
notice provided for by law, or otherwise to protect any and all rights
of Licensor; and Licensee shall not be entitled to any abatement of
rental by reason of the exercise by Licensor of any such rights herein
reserved. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to obligate
Licensor to make any changes, alterations, or repairs .
10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
(a) Licensee shall not assign or mortgage this license or
any right hereunder or interest herein, and Licensee shall not sublet
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the promises in whole ur in part or suffer any otiier person (the agents
and servants of Licensee excepted) to occupy or use the said premises,
or any portion thereof, without the prior written consent of Licensor.
Any such assignment, mortgage, or subletting without such consent shall
be void and shall, at the option of Licensor, be deemed a breach of
this lease. No consent to any assignment or mortgage of this license
or any subletting of said premises, constitute a waiver or discharge
of the Provisions of this paragraph except as to the specific instance
covered thereby.
(b) Licensee agrees that neither this lease nor any inter-
est herein shall be assignable or transferable by operation of law,
and it is agreed that in the event any proceeding under the Bankruptcy
Act, or any amendement thereto, be commenced by or against Licensee
(or should there be more than one, then any Licensee) or in the event
Licensee (or should there be more than one, thon any Licensee) be
adjudged insolvent, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors,
or if a writ of attachment or execution be levied on the leasehold
estate created hereby and be not released or satisfied within ten (10)
days thereafter, or if a receiver be appointed in any proceeding or
action to which Licensee is a party, with authority to take possession
or control of the der(iised premises or the business conducted therein
by Licensee, this license at the option of Licensor shall immediately
end and terminate and shall in no way be treated as an asset of Licensee
after the exercise of the aforesaid option, and Licensee shall have
no further rights hereunder; and Licensor shall have the right, after
the exercise of said option, to forthwith re-enter and repossess itself
of said premises as of its original estate.
11. HOLD HARMLP',SS
This license is made upon the express condition that Licensee
agrees to keep, save and hold Licensor free from all liability, pen-
alties, losses, damages, costs (including without limitation attorney' s
fees) , expenses, causes of action, claims and/or judgments arising by
reason of any injury or damage to any person or persons , including
without limitation, License(--, its servants, agents and employees, or
property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging, including
without limitations,vicensee, its servants, age"ts , and employees ,
arising out of Licensee' s activities or occupancy under this agreement.
12 . INSURANCE
(a) Licensee further agrees to take out and keep in force
during the term hereof at Licensee ' s expense, public liability and
othor insurance in companies acceptable to Licensor to protect against
any liability to the public, whether to persons or property, incident
to the use of or resulting from an occurrence in or about said premises
in the amount of $250, 000 to indemnify against the claim of one person
and $500, 000 against the claims of two or more persons in any one
occurrence, and property damage insurance in an amount of not less than
$50, 000 per occurrence. The said policy shall also insure the contin-
gent liability of Licensor.
(b) Licensee agrees that every insurer shall agree by en-
dorsement upon the policy or policies issued by it, or by independent
instcument furnished to Licensor ,that it will give Licensor ten (10)
da�7S writton notice at the address where rental is paid, before the
policies in question shall be altered or cancelled. Either the orig-
inals or certified copies of said policies or a certificate of insur-
ance shall be placed with or furnished Licensor.
13. DEFAULT
This lease is made upon the express condition and Licensee
hereby agrees that:
(a) Should Licensee fail to pay the rental herein reserved,
or any part thereof, or any other sum required by Licensee to be paid
to Licensor at the times or in the manner herein provided, or
(b) If Licensee shall abandon or vacate said premises or
violate the provisions of paragraph 11 (b) above, or
(c) If default should be made in any of the other covenants
or conditions on Licensee ' s part herein contained, and not be cured
within ten (10) days after written notice by Licensor or Licensor' s
agent to Licensee of such default, such default, breach, or act shall.
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give Licensor, or Licensor' s agents and representatives, with or with-
out terminating this license, the right -to reenter the premises or
any part thereof, either with or without process of law, and expel ,
remove and put out Licensee or any person or persons occupying said.
premises and remove all personal property and livestock therefrom,
using such force as may be necessary to again repossess and enjoy said
premises as before this demise, without prejudice to any remedy which
e
might otherwise be used for arrears of rent or proc eling ,breach .of
covenant or condition, and without liability to any person for damages
sustained by reason of such removal . No such re-entry or taking pos-
session of said premises by Licensor shall be construed as election
on its part to terminate this license unless a written notice of
such intention be given Licensee, said notice being given as provided
herein. Licensor may likewise, at Licensor' s option , but at the cost
of Licensee and in addition to any other remedies which Licensor may
have upon such default or failure or neglect and without notice to
Licensee, petition the Superior Court of the State of California for
and be entitled as a matter of right to the appointment of a Receiver
and said Court may appoint such Receiver and vest in him such powers
and authority as may be necessary or proper to fully protect all the
rights herein granted or reserved to Licensor.
Licensor may likewise, at Licensor' s option and in addition
to any other remedies which Licensor may have upon such default,
failure, or neglect, let and relet said premises in whole or in part,
at such rental and upon such terms and for such length of time,
whether less or greater than -the unexpired portion of 'the term of this
license, as Licensor may see fit.
14 . LICENSEE AS INDETENDENT CONTRACTOR
Licensee enters into this license as, an independent con-
tractor and not as an agent or employee of Licensor, as the word
Ilemployeo" is defined in the Workmen' s Compensation Act of the State
of California.
15. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Licensee hereby warrants and represents to Licensor that
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no officer and/or e oyen of Licensor nor any mbar of Licensor ' s
Board of Dir"ctors has or will have, directly or indirectly , any
Intorcst whatsoever in this license.
16. COSTS OFSUIT
If legal action shall be brought by either of the parties
hereto for unlawful detainer of the premises, or for the recovery
of any rent due under the provisions of this license, or because of
tho, breach of any term, covenant or provisions hereof , the party pre--
vailing in said action (Licensor or Licensee as the case may be) shall
be entitled to recover from the party not prevailing costs of suit
and a reasonable attorney ' s fee which shall be fixed by the judge of
the court.
17 . NOTICES
Wherever this license provides for notices between the parties,
or wherever the law requires or gives the right of serving a notice,
:;arae shall be served by registered or certified mail , addressed
to Licensor as follows:
Midpcninsula Regional Park District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos, California 94022
P a addressed to LICENSEE at the address stated in Exhibit "A" pro-
vided , however, that Licensor and Licensee may at any time change the
place of receiving notice by written notice of such change of address
to the other.
18 . SURRENDER OF LEASE
No act or conduct of Licensor shall be deemed to be or con-
sUtute an acceptance of the surrender of the premises by Licensee
prior to the expiration of the term hereof, and such acceptance by
Licensor of surrender by Licensee shall only flow from and must be
e� idoncod by a written acknowledgement of acceptance of surrender by
Licensor. The voluntary or other surrender of this license by Licensce ,
or a mutual cancellatiun thereof, shall not work a merger, and shall,
at the option of Licensor, terminate all or any existing sublicenses
or suh)tenancies, or concessions, or may at the option of Licensor,
operate as an assignment to him of any or all such sublicenses or
subtenancies or concessions.
19. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES , NON--WAIVER
The receipt by Licensor of any rent or payment with or with-
out knowledge of the breach of any covenant hereof shall not be deemed
a waiver of any such breach and no waiver by Licensor of any sum due
hereunder or any provision hereof shall be deemed to have been made
unless expressed in writing and signed by Licensor. No delay or
omission in the exercise of any right or remedy accruing to Licensor
upon any breach by Licensee under this license shall impair such right
or remedy or be construed as a waiver of any such breach theretofore
or hereafter occurring. The waiver by Licensor of any breach of any
term, covenant, or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to
be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term,
covenant, or condition herein contained. All rights , powers , options,
or remedies afforded -to Licensor either hereunder or by law shall be
cumulative and not alternzi.tive and the -exercise of one right, power,
option, or remedy shall not bar other rights, powers, options , or
remedies allowed herein or by law.
20. TAXES
Licensee agrees to be responsible for all taxes that arise
by virtue of the imposition of a possessory interest tax and such
other taxes as arise from the grazing operation.
21. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that
all the agreements herein contained upon the part of Licensee, whether
technically covenants or conditions , shall be deemed conditions for
the purpose hereof, conferring upon Licensor, in the event of breach
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of any of said agre. Ants, the right to terminb j this license.
MY In case there is more than one Licensee the obligation
of Licensees executing this lease shall be joint and several. The
words "Licensor" and "Licensee" as used herein shall include the plural
as well as the singular. The covenants and agreements contained herein
shall be binding upon and be enforceable by the parties hereto and
thcir respective heirs, executors, administrators , successors, and
assigns, subject to the restrictions herein imposed on assignment by
Licensee.
(c) Time is of the essence of this license and of each and
every convenant, condition, and provision herein contained.
(d) The paragraph headings of this license are inserted
only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way de-
fine, limit, or describe the scope or intent of this agreement or any
provision thereof or in any way affect this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have subscribed their
names the day and year first hereinabove written.
LICENSOR: LICENSEE:
MTDPENTNSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
By:
General Manager
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(Meeting 75-24 ,
Agenda item No. 2)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
November 7 , 1975
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Use and Management Plan for Saratoga Gap
Open Space Preserve
The proposals in the attached report (R-75-21, dated November
6, 1975) from Jon Olson to me regarding Use and Management Plan
for Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve are recommended for your
approval.
It is further recommended that the Board adopt the name Sara-
toga Gap Open Space Preserve for this Preserve, a name which
was heretofore only informal.
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Agenda item No. 2)
NOW awk
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
REPORT
November 6, 1975
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Use and Management Plan for Saratoga Gap
Open Space Preserve
Introduction: The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Reg-
gional Park District has taken a series of steps which struc-
tured the evolution of planning for Saratoga Gap Open Space
Preserve. The steps are: acquisition of the property on
October 9, 1974; adoption of the District's planning process
on July 23, 1975; adoption of interim use and management recom-
mendations on August 10, 1975; direction to staff to return
with a use and management plan for the site by December, 1975.
The adopted Midpeninsula Regional Park District planning pro-
cess includes a step which calls for a neighborhood meeting
prior to implementation of a draft use and management plan.
This meeting is held to solicit comment and opinion from those
adjacent to the site. It is, of course, also open to the
general public. Due to the lack of adjacent residents and the
sparse nature of residential development along Routes 9 and
35, and that no significant changes were being suggested for
the site, no attempt should be made to hold a special meet-
ing. Copies of this report are being sent to the South
Skyline Association and it is felt that input from that group
can be provided during the regular public discussion of this
agenda item.
Following is a description of the site, its resources , facili-
ties and specific recommendations for capital improvements, and
overall policy recommendations for use and management of the
site. Portions of the following report are excerpted from the
original acquisition report dated October 1, 1974.
Background:
(a) Regional Setting. The region along the crest of the Santa
Cruz Mountain Range is one of the most important scenic
and recreational areas in the Bay Area. The ridgetops
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offer magnificent views of the urban area interspersed with
natural environments formed by oak-studded grasslands,
redwood groves, Douglas fir forests and chaparral covered
hills. Opportunities for enjoying this area are limited
to a few developed parks and roadside rest stops. The
Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve can afford the public
a site for hiking, picnicking, nature study, photography
and viewing. The hilltop reveals a panoramic view of Monte
Bello Ridge, the Santa Clara Valley inner coast ranges and
the San Lorenzo Valley.
(b) Description of Site. The Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
(unofficial name) is located on the northeast corner of
the junction of Big Basin Way (California State Highway 9)
and Skyline Boulevard (State Highway 35) . The property is
roughly triangular in shape, with Skyline Boulevard forming
one side of the triangle. Elevation ranges from 2,060 feet
in the stream basin on the northern border to over 2,760
feet on the grassy knoll at the southeast corner of the land.
Most of the property is steeply sloping -- some slopes are
over 70% -- but there is level terrain at the top of the
knoll and near Big Basin Way. Because of its location on
the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountain Range, the property
offers impressive views in many directions -- eastward to
Monte Bello Ridge, the Santa Clara Valley and the inner
Coast Ranges; northwestward to the Pescadero Creek drainage
and the Coast, and southwestward to the San Lorenzo Valley
and Ben Lomond Mountain. The area receives from 35 to 40
inches of rainfall annually, plus several inches of snow
each winter; the vegetation probably also gets some water
from fog drip.
The Preserve is west of the San Andreas Fault Zone. Soil
parent materials are sandstones and shales. The soil is
probably an undifferentiated Hugo stony soil; this is the
type cited for nearby Castle Rock Ridge. Hugo soils are
probably the most common soil series in the Santa Cruz
Mountains; they develop under woodlands in relatively humid
climates. They are low in plant nutrients, especially
nitrogen, and are unsuitable for cultivation because of
this infertility and because they occur on steep slopes.
The soil at the site in question is shallow, at least on
the ridgetops, with many rock outcrops , including some very
large boulders. These lichen-covered boulders, with the
twisted trees growing on them, add to the scenic value of
the property.
Most of the area is wooded. The grassy hills with scattered
oak trees on the southern corner of the property are a
microcosm of the oak-savannah community which surrounds
much of Skyline Boulevard farther north. Although there
are scattered softwood trees such as Douglas fir, redwood
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and California nutmeg, most of the woodland consists of
hardwood species, e.g. , tanoak, several species of live
and deciduous oak, madrone and bay. Near the ridgetops
and in disturbed areas are a few chaparral shrubs -- man-
zanita, pitcher sage and chamise, but there are no large
areas of chaparral vegetation. Some of the oak and madrone
trees are very large, but most of the woodland is young
trees from eight to ten inches in diameter. Much of the
woodland is open, with a low, sparse understory of wood
ferns and honeysuckle. No large redwood stumps are visi-
ble, indicating that this area probably always supported
hardwood forest. It may have been logged for tanbark and/or
for oak-madrone firewood. There was commercial logging and
lumber milling in the Saratoga Summit area as late as the
19301s. Some of the trees have tops damaged by the snow-
storm of January, 1974 . The chaparral shrubs within the
forest are quite old, suggesting that the area went through
a brushland successional state after logging or fire, and
that the brushland was invaded by tree seedlings which
eventually eliminated most of the shrubs.
The grassland is probably natural rather than maintained by
fire or grazing. Like most California grassland, it is
dominated by introduced annuals such as wild oats and brome
grass. It does not appear to be overgrazed or eroded, and
because of this, it will probably support a good display of
spring wildflowers. Species to be expected include mule' s
ear, lupine, blue-eyed grass, Johnny-jump-up, yellow mari-
posa lily, several kinds of owl' s clover, buttercup, clarkia,
etc.
Tree seedlings in the woodland showed evidence of browsing
by deer. Rodent burrows and runways were numerous in the
grassland. Animals seen in a short trip to the area in-
cluded sparrow hawk, alligator lizard, western fence lizard
and scrub jay. Vertebrates are generally not restricted to
a single kind of plant community, so that it is impractical
to draw up a list of all the species to be expected, but
Williams and Monroe list 22 species of mammals, 11 amphi-
bians, 12 reptiles and more than 48 species of birds as
typical of moist foothill woodland.
(c) Cultural History. As mentioned above, portions of the site
have been logged and burned in the past. There are many
large Douglas fir stumps located in the canyon that were
probably cut around the turn of the century. There is a
collapsed cabin in a valley near the property line at the
southeastern corner, and a number of old farm implements
in the grassland suggest that it was used as a hayfield at
one time. Paralleling Skyline Boulevard is a level area
overgrown with shrubs and young trees, which may be the
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original roadbed. There is at least one large old apple
tree near Skyline, which may be the remnant of an old
orchard.
(d) Environmental Units. The site is divided into basically
three environmental units, primarily related to topography.
These areas are: the oak-savannah covered ridgetop adja-
cent to the intersection of Routes 9 and 35; the canyon
area which parallels Skyline Boulevard and trends away from
Skyline in a northerly direction; and the ridgetop and
knoll which trend northerly from the previously mentioned
ridge adjacent to the intersection of Routes 9 and 35.
Of these three areas, the oak-savannah receives virtually
all of the human impact on the site. This portion comprises
approximately ten per cent of the overall acreage, yet for
most persons characterizes the entire site.
The other two portions - the canyon and north trending ridge
are virtually untouched by human activity. The ridge is in
a pristine environmental state. There are no trails other
than extremely diffuse animal trails on the ridge. It is
likely that there has never been any significant human
intrusion on this ridge due to the steep terrain and unusual
relationbhip to other land units.
The canyon area, as previously mentioned, has been logged.
Second growth Douglas fir has now re-established itself in
the canyon. This canyon shows no traces of human activity
other than a water collection system at the uppermost end
of the canyon which supplies the adjacent California Division
of Forestry fire station.
(e) Access. The site is best approached from the small parking
area adjacent to the intersection of Routes 9 and 35. An
old roadbed and a series of trails lead up to the oak-
savannah ridgetop from this parking area. These trails and
parking area are the only convenient access points to the
site.
(f) Other Agency Planning Considerations. The single most im-
portant consideration is the adopted Santa Clara County
Skyline Recreational Corridor. This scheme envisions a
combined bicycling, equestrian and hiking trails system
paralleling Skyline Boulevard and linking the existing and
proposed city, County, regional and State parks. As Santa
Clara County moved to implement this system in the vicinity
of the Preserve, the District will have to evaluate the
specific proposals to determine their compatibility with the
District' s goals of protection of environmental resources
and, generally, low-intensity recreation.
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The other major planning consideration is the coordination
with Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County (which lies
on the westerly side of Skyline) in implementing their land
use policies on adjacent property so as to preserve the
ecological viability of the site.
(g) Existing Facilities. There are relatively few improve-
ments on the site, some of which have been mentioned
previously. These are: the parking area at the inter-
section of Routes 9 and 35; the barbed wire fencing which
parallels Routes 9 and 35 adjacent to the grassland area;
the water collection system developed by the Division of
Forestry which consists of several spring boxes, a small
water tank and a water line which extends for approximately
a quarter of a mile above ground, downslope from and para-
llel to Route 35; and three turnouts adjacent to Route 35.
The parking area has a partially graveled surface which
is in reasonably good condition and allows for parking
approximately five cars. The barbed wire fence is in a
deteriorated condition and has been re-strung in small
areas by District staff.
The water system was originally established by the Division
of Forestry in about 1935. It was upgraded at least once
since then. It has been found to be inadequate to provide
for the needs of the fire station and is now retained only
as a supplemental water source to a new well which was
drilled on the fire station site during the summer of
1975. The Division of Forestry anticipates that this new
well will provide for all of their water requirements and
that the old system on the District' s site will be removed
within one year. The Division of Forestry maintains that
an agreement was worked out with the previous owned for
construction of this system. The District' s title policy
contains no reference to any such right or easement. In
the event the Division of Forestry cannot substantiate a
previous agreement, the District should enter into a
license with the Division of Forestry to clarify the nature
of their rights.
The turnouts adjacent to Route 35 were likely constructed
by the Division of Highways when Skyline Boulevard was
widened and realigned. It appears that the major portion
of these turnouts is located on District property and not
within a portion of the Skyline Boulevard right-of-way.
At the District' s request, the Division of Highways is
researching the situation and will presumably provide the
District with an explanation. These turnouts appear to
be well-engineered, are stable, and have a well-graveled
surface which has been maintained by the Division of High-
ways. They are currently used by people who wish to stop
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along Skyline. The southernmost turnout provides a dramatic
view westerly of Oil Canyon and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
These turnouts have little or no impact on the site and do
not detract from the ecological integrity of the area.
Discussion: Based on the present quality of the site' s natural
resources, it is apparent that a continuation of the present
level of human use allows for adequate protection of the natural
resources, providing that this use is generally limited to the
currently used ridge area adjacent to Skyline Boulevard.
The stability of the vegetation is an important concern. Great
care should be taken to protect the landscape and to provide an
area where the natural dynamics of plant communities (pant suc-
cession and encroachment) can be observed or monitored. This use
will eliminate agricultural and intense recreational uses. It
may be necessary to initiate the permit system if excessive use
causes an impact on the site. Large-group activities should be
discouraged.
Protection of the canyon and northerly trending ridge areas
should be the primary policy consideration for use and management
of the site. The ridgetop is unique in that it appears to have
had little or no disturbance. The canyon area, while logged, is
currently undisturbed, and if it were not for the stumps in the
area would appear to be in a relatively untouched condition.
The past and current use of the area should be allowed to con-
tinue. This has consisted primarily of hiking, photography,
picnicking and similar low-intensity uses. In the winter, dur-
ing and just after the occasional snowfalls, the site and the
adjacent areas along Skyline receive active use until the snow
melts.
The interim use and management recommendations for this site
have been or are being currently carried out. They are com-
patible with the recommendations contained in this report.
The site does not compete for environmental education programs
due to the availability, significantly better access, and more
diverse resources at Castle Rock State Park, approximately one
half mile south on Route 35.
Summary: Use and management plans for specific sites should be
viewed as part of a dynamic process. The vegetation and wild-
life communities have the potential for change, and the needs
of users of individual open space preserves will change relative
to factors such as increased development of an area, fuel
shortages which may limit travel to other areas and recreational
preferences. Therefore, the following recommendations are
being made for the site at this time, but the use and manage-
ment policies should be reviewed on a yearly basis.
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If adopted, the basic use and management policy will be incor-
porated into a descriptive brochure which generally describes
the location, natural resources, cultural history and overall
District policy.
Recommendation: The recommendations are divided into two sec-
tions. The first contains specific physical development recom-
mendations which will enhance, protect and improve the overall
functioning of the site. The second section includes broader
policy recommendations which shape and govern use and management.
1. Physical Improvements.
(a) Replace the existing barbed wire fence with a split rail
fence which incorporates a hiking stile located at the
existing parking area. This would cost approximately
$3, 000.
(b) Remove major debris on the site, primarily the remains
of one old shed and a wooden platform at the southern
corner of the property.
(c) Erect a sign at the parking area which informs people
that drinking water is available at the Division of
Forestry fire station approximately one half mile north
on Route 35.
(d) Recontour old roadbed which bisects the grassland area
adjacent to Skyline. This roadbed seems to attract
motorcycle and four wheel drive vehicles. This recon-
touring would not be done until the summer of 1976. The
cost would be about $300.
(e) Construct three transects to measure brush encroachment
into the grassland area. The cost would be about $30.
2. Policy Recommendations.
(a) The area should be exempt from entry permits and open
to the public as it has been during the last year.
(b) Great care should be taken to protect the environmental
integrity of the canyon and the northerly trending
ridge; the ridgeline along Skyline Boulevard should be
protected so that no development beyond the existing
trails occurs.
(c) Work with Santa Clara County on implementation of the
Skyline Recreational Corridor concept within the site.
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November 5, 1975 7:30 P.M.
1. Presentation of Report from Stevens Creek Subcommitee -
T. Look
2. Proposal to Hold a Conference on Bicycle Route Planning -
A. Ginzton
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(Meeting 75-24 ,
Agenda item No. 3)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
November 5 , 1975
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Office Lease Amendment
Background: At the time of the adoption of the budget for
the 1975-1976 fiscal year, an allocation was made for additional
office space that was required to accommodate the Land Manager
and existing regular full-time and part-time personnel. Attached
for the Board 's approval is a copy of an amendment to the Dis-
trict 's office lease providing for rental of this space.
Discussion: Because of the growth of the District's activities,
it as been difficult to accurately foresee how much office
space might be needed during a particular fiscal year. Since
this last planned office space addition, the District has hired
a Ranger, a Ranger Intern and a Planning Aide Intern, and has
increased the time of three regular part-time employees. Under
the District 's contract with the Environmental Volunteers, office
space has also been furnished to the Volunteer Coordinator who
is implementing the District' s Volunteer and Intern Program.
That program has attracted a number of volunteers interested
in working on various projects at the office (e.g. , mapping,
graphics , newspaper clipping, etc. ) . Additional secretarial
assistance is also needed and will require office space. Unless
the Board directs differently, I will come back at a future date
with another recommended amendment to the District' s office lease
which will accommodate these changes .
It should be noted that these office space requirements do not
relate to new staff associated with the expected annexation next
year nor to further implementation of current programs , e.g. ,,
the gifts and acquisition program.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Directors
approve the attached amendment to the District's office lease.
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A M E N D M E N T T O L E A S E
This amendment to lease, executed at Los Altos,
California, on , between B.L.S. COMPANY,
a sole proprietorship wherein Harold J. Bakke is sole pro-
prietor ("Lessor;") , and MIDPENINSULA. REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT,
a public agency organized and existing under the laws of the
State of California ("Lessee") , is made between the parties
as follows :
WHEREAS, the parties have previously executed a
lease agreement on the date of August 22 , 1973 , and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend said lease
agreement to add additional floor space, subject to the terms
thereof :
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows :
1. The additional office space shown on Exhibit
"A" affixed hereto and by reference made a part hereof, is
hereby added and made subject to the terms of said lease agree-
ment dated August 22 , 1973.
2. it is understood and agreed that said addi-
tional space shall consist of 333 square feet, that the rate
of rental shall be $0.45 per square foot, and that the total
additional rent for said space shall be $1.50 . 00 per month.
3 . The effective date of this amendment to lease
shall be April 1 , 1975.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have executed
this lease on the date first hereinabove set forth.
B.L.S. COMPANY, a sole proprietorship,
Lessor
By
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT,
Lessee
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November 12, 1975
Meeting 75-24
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
C L A 1 14 S
Amount Name Description
1394 $1,116. 00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich Insurance
1395 78 .30 Central Radio Telephone Telephone
1396 33.81 Police Devices & Supply Field. supplies
1397 6.36 San Jose Art Office supplies
1398 55.00 California Park & Membership dues
Recreation Society
1399 62-38 Young & Associates Office supplies
1400 150. 00 Ed Knox Termite Control Inspection fee
1401 34.97 Shell Oil Company District vehicle expense
1402 5.19 Mobil Oil Corporation District vehicle expense
1403 88 . 20 Kelly Services, Inc. Stenographic service
1404 274 .98 Pacific Telephone Telephone
1405 1,221.88 Western Title Insurance Co. Policy fee
1406 87 .17 Orchard Supply Hardware Field supplies
1407 156 .46 Curtis Lindsay Inc . Office equipment
1408 975. 00 Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Co. Annual audit
1409 1 .85 Eastman Kodak Company Office supplies
1410 21 . 78 Norney' s Office supplies
1411 118 .97 ' Techni-Graphics, Inc. Printing
1412 44 .70 H. Grench Conference expense $39 . 00
Meal conference 3 .50
Private vehicle exp. 2 .20
1413 51 . 00 E. Jaynes Private vehicle exp. 51 .00
1414
1,000. 00 Fortney Stark Consulting services
1415 100. 00 Real Estate Research Annual membership
Council
459 . 28 11. Grench Out-of-town meeting
expense
1416 45 .15 Peninsula Blueprint Service Maps
1417 50 .79 Hengehold Motor Company Dump truck rental
1418 73 .27 Dahnken Office supplies
1419 95. 00 A. Crosley ' Educational assistance
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
C L A I M S
# Amount Name Description
1420 $122.91 Petty Cash District Vehicle exp. . $41.80
Office supplies 16 .05
Library 7 .90
Private Vehicle exp. 46 .20
Meal conferences 10 .10
Postage .86
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