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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
N 0 T I C E
Special Meeting
Board of Directors
February 4 , 1976 745 Distel Drive
7 : 30 P.M. Los Altos, CA
There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District on Wednesday,
February 4, 1976 at 7 : 30 P.M. at 745 Distel Drive, Los Altos,
California, for the purpose of scheduling hearings regarding
the proposed annexation of south San Mateo County to the
Midpeninsula Regional Park District.
A G E N D A
(7 : 30) ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1 . Scheduling of Hearings Regarding Annexation
of a Portion of Southern San Mateo County
11. Grench and S . Norton
(a) Report
(b) Resolution Initiating Proceedings in
Response to Petition for Proposed
Annexation of Territory in San Mateo
County to Midpeninsula Regional Park
District
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Land Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT
, M-76-14
(Meeting 76-3,
Agenda item No. 1)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
January 30, 1976
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Scheduling of Hearings Regarding Annexation of
a Portion of Southern San Mateo County
On January 28, 1976 the Board of Directors considered a
memorandum (M-76-12 of January 23 , 1976) from me regarding
Scheduling of Hearing in San Mateo County Regarding Proposed
Annexation. Although hearings were not scheduled then, a
Special Meeting was set for February 4, 1976 to consider
setting a hearing schedule .
Attached is a report dated January 26, 1976 from the Santa
Clara County LAFCO Executive Officer to LAFCO regarding the
proposed annexation . A positive recommendation is indicated.
If LAFCO acts favorably on the afternoon of February 4 , then
it would be appropriate for the MRPD Board to adopt a Reso-
lution Initiating Proceedings in Response to Petition for
Proposed Annexation of Territory in San Mateo County to
Midpeninsula Regional Park District. The resolution will
be submitted under separate cover .
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illho subjr.,ct proposal consists of the annexation. of 85, 50t'> acres of
Lel-ritory in San .7via eo County to the Midpeninsulca ,Regicn.,l. Nark District.
The Distric-t currently encG:r-,3 3ses 128,0 0 acre_ of ter ry y in Santa
Clara County. The DI-Strict Would engage in acquisition, €;.j inning and
d0velOPMOnt of sites in the new territory and would eng.--- t2 - n land
management of new sites including control over public Ws and activi-
ties, once planning and development is completed on acquircd sites.
The proposal includes the incorporated cities of Woodsic San Carlos,
Redwood City, Portola Valley, Atherton and Menlo park, a, the adjoin-
inc unincorporated lands with an approximate population c: , 170,000.
T'r,e total 1975-w76 ass;s.^_,ed value of the territory proposed for annexa--
tion - is $940, 321, 2=7 compared to the District 's current assessed value.
of $2, 016, 871, 072 .
`. '3}? ::Sy 'Patiticn PUZSuant 4-0 the District Re-
0,-: r1` z ; ti.r,t c ele Sectic'n' 56000 et seq. 'There are
72, 0-19 r e c �,ste-A-ed voters within th€: t0 -ritory to be annexed and the
thc 3, 7r t(Ll�i 7 i� E'd Slt3*7 LL?Y 1` -0 .._._.. ..
�'= -s, or 50 morn signatur€,s than the 5% (3, 32)
re.rt2'.'^C'C� by lcltti. _
The notes thcIt this is in inh bited annexation and that tilC'.
for ;I-his is to Permanently preserve open space lane..; t xat
hale outstanding scenic and recreational value in the foothills anc3 along
the San Franci_�-;co Bay in southorn San t•iateo County. The petition also
notes that sl.o.�+.d tho annexation election (requ€.steel in the area pi-Onosed
to be annexed caly) be successful, two San Mateo County residents v"OL-ild
be added to the Park District Board of Directors.
The Environriental Assessment, which resulted in issuance of a Negative
Declaration, is attached,
RECC.II.1EvDATI4_1: (1) Confirm P7crgative Declaration.
(2) Authorize Directors of ;midpeninsula Regional Park
District to proceed, subject to an election within the territory to be
annexed.
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REORDER CODE No. 963077
®26-A PE V 2175
COVNTY OF SA.NTA CLARA
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LOCAL AGENCY FORiATION C N
REPORT OF E 'XEC��TIVE OFFICER
_. to Midpeninsula
Designation;_ SAN MATEO COUNTY ANNEXATION Annex7%N R�gi6nal Park District
LAFC Age.'.:..a Hearing No. 4 100% Consent
LAFC iHearing Date 2-4-76 Nat 10d% Consent X
1. REVIEW OF PROPOSAL:
(a) Acreage and location: 85,500 acres; San Mateo County, comprised of
the incorporated areas of Woodside, San Carlos, Redwood City,
(b) Effect on community services: Portola valley, Atherton & MenloPar
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d certain adjoining unincorpofa
d' st and lances.
X Provision of all services.
Municipal services not provided as follows:
Detachment from:
(c) Boundaries:
X Definite and certain.
Indefinite and uncertain.
NIA Conform to urban Service Area.
Do not conform to urban Service Area.
X Do not create island, corridor or strip.
Create inland, corridor, or strip.
N/A Conforms to road policy.
Does not conform to road policy.
X Conforms to lines of assessment.
Splits lines of assessment as follows :
(d) Impact on School District:
(e) Present land use: see .Environmental Assessment
(f) Proposed land use: see Environmental Assessment
2. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OR OTHER COMMENTS: (SEE MEMO ATTACHED)
3. PROTESTS:
4. REC0:r,I4Zi`1DATIOX: (1) Confirm Plegative Declaration
(2) Authorize Directors of Midpeninsula Regional
Park District to proceed, subject to an election within the
territory to be annexed.
SUBMITTED: HOXkRD W. CAMPEN, Executive Officer
by Date 1-26-76
Distribution:
S$337 (SEE ATTACHED LIST)
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--!Jdpeninsula Regional Park District Enviro.l:'Llental Clearance
A. *JROJECT n- F_,SCRIPTION'
Annexation of 81,500 acres of land in San Mateo County to the existing
miidpeninsula Regional Park District, which presently encompases 128, 000
acres within Santa Clara County. The midpeninsula RegiondlfPark District
would engage in acquisition, planning and development of sites in the new
territory and would engage in land management of new sites including control
over public access and activities, once planning and development is completed
on acquired sites.
B. ENVIRO!OIENTAL SETTING
The area to be annexed constitutes approximately 81, 500 acres, located in
east central San Mateo County. The area extends from the Santa Cruz
Mountains and their foothills to the marshes and waters of San Francisco Bay,
including the urbanized flat lands in between.
The natural plant ccmmunities and habitats existing in the area to be annexed
include open waters of the bay, salt water marsh areas, oak grasslands,
chaparral, mixed hardwood forest and conifer forest along the crest of the
Santa Cruz Range. The natural habitats in the area proposed for annexation
are similar to those found in the present territory of the Midpeninsula
Regional Park District. A portion of the area is urbanized consisting of the
cities of Atherton, Menlo Park, portola valley, Redwood City, San Carlos and
Woodside. The population within the proposed annexation area, including
unincorporated areas, is approximately 170,000.
C, ENWIRONTMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Those Environmental Impacts which may derive from implementation of the pro-
posed annexation will arise primarily from the development and uses of lands
which would be acquired by the District in the territories to be annexed.
Therefore, an assessment of potential impacts may best be performed by exam-
ining the types of development and uses practiced by the midpeninsula Regional
Park District ' on lands it has acquired.
Development and use practices fall into 3 categories : Site Development,
Public Access, Site Planning and Land management. These activities are
governed by policies maintained by the midpeninsula Regional Park District
and will be assessed for impacts in light of the controlling policies.
1. Site Development - Controlling policies
Initial development will be primarily for low-intensity recreation,
such as hiking, riding, grass picnicking, photography, and nature
study. Because of the commitment to maximum acquisition efforts,
initial expenditures on recreational improvements will be limited
to not more than 5% of the District ' s inccme for the first 10 years.
The District will seek arrangements with other governmental agencies
whereby the other agencies will provide' some or all development of
facilities and supervision of public access. This can include mak
ing land available to other agencies by long term lease, sale, or
similar arrangement. The District will insure that such develop-
ment will protect important natural values of the open space.
WhIere feasible, agricultural use? will be sustained and encouraged.
Environmental Assessment
Development of sites may take the form of access roads, parking
facilities, trail development, site cleanup, trash removal, erosion
control. The goal of all such deg -'_..,t,,:nont activities will be
preservationist in character, eit nupting to maintain or enhance the
natural attribu+ - 3 of the site and repair destructive conditions
such as arocion or gullying of steeply sloping lands. Development
would be limited to the support of limited recreation consistent
with wildlife habitat requirements and other physical limitations
of the site. The opportunities for Environmental impact are limited
and in any case would be disclosed in a project Specific Environmen-
tal Impact Assessment or Environmental impact Report at uch time a
specific development plan is proposed.
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P'111OGPOSP.L DESIGNATION SAN MATEO COUNTY ANNEXATION APPLICANT Ragionaal Park Di
DESCRIPTION annexation of 85, 500 acres of land in San Matej ,County, comprised
of the incorporated areas of the Cities of Woodside, San Carlos, Redwood City,
ortola Valle the - n and 1 ?c - tcog l with cF*rta n adi iI"n
unincorporated lands. 6
DETEIZ'i1? r,T10N s 1
1. is proposal a project? yes
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T f no, proposal i cle r for r c ing.
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if yes, complete z
2. is LAFCO Lead Agency? yes
If no Lead Agency Statement included with application, along with
I appropriate environmental documents.
if yes, complete Environmental Assessment below: (ENDOasw)
3. Project Environmental Data complete yes {,
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.Project exempt
JAN 2 31976 Ltn),)
Environmental Assessment complete
Negative Declaration complete l e t e � esNN.KAZU
8OVSKI C 1erh
1 ?RCANr Deputy
Final Environmental Impact Report
Project Environmental Data NOT COMPLETE
Require:
STATUS
Negative Declaration issued January 22, 1976 Draft EI R completed
Final EIR completed
.r,NV2R01...U;;T.._ .i3SL'SSMEN1 . Environmental Factors ., oten..ially .hffccted.
Community
Physical Resources Cultural Resources Facilit:---z
Vegetation Historic Sewage
Wildlife Archeological Water
k;ater Visual Aesthetic Police
Air Local Community Plans Fire
Noise Displacement (Housing) Circulation
Geologic Employment,Business Schools
Misc. Hazards Other Community
Services
Staff Conclusion : Potential environmental impacts stem from the activities
and uses allowed by the Midpeninsula Regional Park District on lands they
acquire. The proposed annexation will allow the District to extend its
activities into San Mateo County. The activities are categorized as Site
Development, Public Access and Site Planning and Land Management. Site
Development activities may incur some environmental impacts, but these can
be identified at a project- level. The potential for adverse impacts is
limited due to Midpeninsuia Regional park District ' s policy on minimal
development. Likewise, Public Access will be rigorously controlled resil.
ing in limited potential for adverse impact . Site Planning and land m,
ment Should Nave benefici•la impacts through enhancement and preserva'
highly desirable natural features and processes.. Accordingly LAFCO ;i-v1 =
recommends a negative declaration for this project.
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2. PUblic Access - Controllinq_ Policies
With 'certain limitations, the District will allow public access to
its lands. Because no agency in this area has contemplated acgcr-
ling open space in such quantity so close to urban areas, the finan-
cial resources required for maintenance of acquired lands will be
an important consideration. It is clear that the more funds are
expended in development of facilities and supervision of public
access, the less will be, available for acquisition. This constraint
will necessitate limited types and quantity of access on at least
' some of the lands of the District. Some lands will be banked for
a period of time prior to opening to public use. Areas found to be
vital wildlife or plant habitats will be designated as refuge areas,
and in these areas access will be severely restricted. Safety fac-
tors such as dangerous physical conditions will necessitate limited
access in some areas. Agricultural land will also require restricted
public use. In some cases use will be recrlated by a permit system.
in general, access will be allowed according to the availability 'of
facilities and supervision essential to the intended use, and ac-
cording to the carrying capacity of the land. Use will be open to
everyone regardless of place of residence.
When interim and long term use and management plans are developed
for individual sites, an element of each plan will be a section
on permits. Types of permits, quotas, special conditions, restric-
tions, overnight camping, fires, fees, if any, etc. will be discussed
relative to the individual site.
Environmental Assessment
'`the environmental imparts from public access to acquired lands such
as disturbances to ground nesting birds and destruction of ground
cover from excessive movement of people and introduction of litter
are expected to be effectively mitigated through the rigorous con-
trols, governing access which will be developed for each site in
regard to the natural attributes of the site.
3. Site Planning and Land Management - Controlling Policies
The District will follow a land management policy that provides
proper care of open space land, allowing public access appropriate
to the nature of the land and consistent with ecological values.
Professional staff will design and supervise a land management pro-
gram for each acquisition. This program will involve reconnaissance
and inventory of the physical and biological properties of the site,
development of a specific site plan including location of public
access points, trails, areas to be revegetated or in other ways
restored and designation of areas where certain activities will be
promoted or prohibited, and implementation of the program which
includes adequate patrol, maintenance and public education to mini-
mize fire hazards, litter, noise, erosion, unsound use of the land,
disturbance of wildlife and vegetation, and trespassing.
Environmental Assessment
The proposed program of site planning and land management is expected
to have beneficial impacts. Sites with existing problems such as
erosion. will be restored. Unique environmental features such as
habitats of endangered species will be preserved and restricted from
disruptive activities. The best available professional advice will
be recruited from a variety of fields to deal with special circ=-
stances which may exist on specific sites.
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REVISED
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February 11, 1976
Meeting 76-5
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
C L A I fQ S
0 Amount Name Description
1616 $3 ,206 .50 Broadway Motors Ford Ford Courier
1617 372 .00 CBM Type Type setting
1618 4 , 000 .00 Desmond Johnson, Appraisal services
Appraiser, Inc.
1619 15 .16 Orchard Supply Hardware Field supplies
1620 61.99 Foster Bros. Security Field supplies
Systems
1621 13.52 Young & 'Associates Office supplies
1622 25 .91 County of Santa Clara Field equipment
1623 2 . 34 Norney's Office supplies
1624 201.26 San Francisco Newspaper Advertising
Printing Co. , Inc.
1625 45.00 Leisure Information Service Subscription
1626 32.76 San Jose Mercury Advertising
San Jose News
_. 1627 20 .00 National Recreation and Subscription
a` Park Association
1628 7 . 50 Cupertino Courier Subscription
1629 7 .50 Sunnyvale Scribe Subscription
1630 241. 35 Pacific Telephone Telephone
1631 394. 32 International Business Office supplies
Machines Corporation
1632 48 .00 Roger J. Anderson San Jose Mercury-News
Subscription
1633 2 ,215. 40 Hipp Welding Inc . Field equipment
1634 66 . 50 Kelly Services, Inc. Stenographic services
1635 22 . 00 S. Norton January expenses
1636 165 . 92 Lawrence Tire Service District vehicle expense
1637 116. 70 Los Angeles Times Advertising
1638 78 . 05 Central Radio Telephone Telephone
1639 72 . 98 Peninsula Newspapers Advertising
1640 12 . 03 San Jose Art Office supplies
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C L A I M S
# Amount Name Descri tion
1641 $1 , 000. 00 Fortney H. Stark Consulting services-
1642 420. 00 Rogers, Vizzard & Tallett Legal services
1643 342 .72 Wall Street Journal Advertising
1644 300 . 00 U.S. Postmaster Postage meter -
1645 225 .67
- Emergency Vehicle District vehicle `�xpens8
Equipment- Services
1646 169 .24 Petty Cash Meal conferences « $91 .57
Private vehicle e>cp. 41.50
District vehicleexp. 17 . 31
Office supplies .80
Field supplies 23.06
Agendas (5.00)
1647 30 .00 City of Menlo Park Use of Council C umbers
1648 17 . 81 Peninsula Blueprint Service Maps
1649 17 . 81 Western Fire Equipment Co. Field supplies
1650 275 . 00 Barbara Rusmore Environmental assessment
1651 714 . 00 Redwood City Tribune Legal advertising "
1652 45 . 00 Carl D. Eden Surveying
1653 9 . 50 County Clerk Document processing costs
Fremont Older O.S.P.
1654 9 .50 County Clerk Document processing costs
Fremont Older O.S.P.
1655 9 . 50 County Clerk Document processing costs
Fremont Older O.S.P.
1656 9 .50 County Clerk Document processing costs
Fremont Older O.S.P.
1657 35. 80 H. Grench Meal conferences
1658 56 .05 E. Jaynes Y Private vehicle exp. $48 .30 �
Meal conferences* 7 .75
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