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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19770223 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 77-05 Meeting 77-5 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Regular Meeting Board of Directors A G E N D A February 23, 1977 7 : 30 P.M. Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, CA (7 : 3 0) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 5, 1977 and February 9, 1977 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7 :45) 1. Proposed Addition to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Maurantonio-Gregory Property) - E. Jaynes (a) Report (b) Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin- sula Regional Park District Approving Stipulation and Judgement and Authorizing Counsel for District, General Manager and Other District Personnel to Take All Acts Necessary to the Carrying Out of Same (Maurantonio/ Gregory Property) (7 : 50) 2. Plan to Borrow Money to Finance Land Acquisition - J. Melton (8 : 05) 3 . Possible Change of Name of District - H. Grench NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 :35) 4 . Permanente Creek Park Use and Management Plan and Initial Study - J. Olson (9: 35) 5. Proposed Acquisition of an Addition to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Mozzetti Property) - H. Grench (a) Report (b) Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpen- insula Regional Park District Authorizing Exercise of Option to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Addition - Mozzetti Property) Meeting 77-5 Page two NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED (10: 05) 6 . Presentation of MRPD 1976 Progress Report H. Grench INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS (10: 20) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Land Negotiations ADJOURNMENT RECEIVEuc��g2 2 i971 low xd�� 70�1' . - Ile z 45 0, ka � � � � a � � +� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � a �w ro Written Communication (Meeting 77-5) RIUCIDALRAG"ok l 12345 el monte road los altos hills ca 94022 (415)948-8590 February 15, 1977 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, CA 94022 Gentlemen: In mid-January I was advised by Ellie Huggins and Jon Olson that opening the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve was very high on the District's priority list. Consequently the bulk of my students' and my efforts has been directed toward determining the feasibility of establishing an interpretive "Earthquake Trail " on this property. Thus far we have spent seven days exploring its geologic features. i We are pleased to report that the San Andreas fault has created a broad swath of well-defined and well-preserved topographic features like benches, sag ponds, and scarps along the western side of Los Trancos Creek (see attached map) . With the help of Gene Sheehan, we have laid out a tentative trail that will follow the multiple levels of fault features on this hillside and that will have no grades steeper than 10%. The proposed trail will constitute an approximately half-mile long loop off the main hiking trail and should provide the public with a pleasant, scenic, and instructive walk along the fault. In addition to the proposed route, we would also like to make the following additional recommendations: 1. That the trail be self-guiding using numbered stations and an interpretive pamphlet especially written for this trail loop. 2. That a dozen or so wooden posts be placed in the ground along parts of the trail to help people see the different fault breaks. 3. That an old wooden split rail fence which crossed the fault be reconstructed to show the 1906 movement. As an additional aid in the interpretation of earthquakes and the San Andreas fault, the Science Center on the Foothill Campus (which also houses the Electronics Museum) has begun to assemble for me a more or less permanent series of exhibits on these topics. Several of the signs I made for the Earthquake Trail at Pt. Reyes National Seashore will be on display as well as materials from the U.S. Geological Survey. I Despite our poison oak, we have all enjoyed working on this parcel of land and hope that we can continue unraveling and interpreting the geologic story preserved here. S i n c erely, N. Timothy Hall I 5ke4c �oca-� taw Of far ��a�Ce. rail 1 • A Or L OS l raKc,os C)peK S?ace T->"s a vYVie.. i flower f,6-ITS %.AA ro64-e �- 3e�aY lira. YmcL �a�dsl�de •'•�' / �JC�S�t�l� • \ old d+r� road ` ' •' \ parking � � � 6 �. P e Mill ¢w.d .; P sewev p� way power litAe. \\ � p1QProfciw�a�a 5c41e : 1'' - 400' Written Communication (Meeting 77-5) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION BERKELEY • DAVIS • IRVINE LOS ANGELES RIVERSIDE SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO ,w _ SANTA BARBARA•SANTA CRUZ Training Program for Special Districts Santa Barbara,California 93106 (805) 961 -3363 January, 1977 DEAR BOARD MEMBER: ICI You are invited to join a group of fellow Special District directors who will be de- voting the weekend of February 25-27, 1977, to board level management concerns. The 1977 Presidents' and Board Members' Institute, which will be attended by Special District directors, trustees, and commissioners from all parts of Califor- nia, is an intensive weekend of lecture discussion workshops aimed at your con- cerns as a public office holder and led by noted authorities in board level management responsibilities. The roster of California Special District Directors who have attended this program continues to grow each year. We believe these are some of the reasons: . It's short -- a weekend - no time away from your regular job. . It's concentrated -- five seminars in an intensive weekend. . It's timely -- it deals with only those problems which you have identified as critical. 1 . It brings together Special District Directors from all over California, to share their experiences with others and to provide an intensive professional educational experience in a residential setting away from interruptions. . It's the only Board level management program in the country designed to meet the specific needs of Special District Directors. The program this year is at the International Hotel in Palm Springs, where the superb conference facilities are conducive to the sharing of ideas and experience, and to freewheeling seminar sessions. There are no formal educational requirements for participation in the course. Your desire to contribute to and benefit from an exchange of knowledge, ideas and experience is considered to be more important than formal training. The program will feature the following seminars: Self Government by District The first seminar will provide an overview of Special District organization and devel- opment, and deal with some of the myths and realities surrounding Special District NOTE: Reservations must be received by the hotel before February 10, 1977 to hold your room. Don't delay ! P Page Two government. Some topics to be covered are: functions and characteristics of special districts, efficiency and effectiveness, intergovernmental relations, public policy and the implications for special district government, and the future of special districts. Seminar Leader - Robert B. Hawkins, Jr. , Ph. D. , is former Chairman of the Governor's Task Force on Local Government Reform and author of the first definitive and objective report on Special District Government in the past 15 years, just released. Dr. Hawkins is now a Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, D. C. His book Self-Government by Districts is the outgrowth of his research and analysis of California Special Districts over the past three years. Board Level Management This seminar will place special emphasis on board-level management concepts as applied to the primary managerial processes, inclusive of planning, organizing, staffing, directly and controlling. Board operations, decision, and control criteria will be considered in terms of: essentials of management, behavioral foundations, interpersonal relationships and skillful communication. Seminar Leader - Arthur H. Kuriloff, MBA, is a management consultant and well-known lecturer, who specializes in organizational development and management practices. With an extensive background of more than 20 years in line management as well as in consulting with industrial organi- zations of all sizes, he brings to his courses a thorough and practical understanding of today's management needs. Law and the Director How the law affects the Board member will be the focus of this seminar. Legal foundations of Special District government for both general law and special act districts and the doctrine of limited jurisdiction will be discussed. Legal require- ments for board procedures and action will be covered. Areas to be studied include: powers of districts, conflicts of interest, organization and organization changes, gifts, delegation of powers, authorized and prohibited acts, personal liability, the Brown Act, and recent legislative developments. Seminar Leader - Richard T. Anderson, J. D. , is a partner in the firm of Best, Best & Krieger. He graduated from the University of Wyoming and later from the University of Wyoming College of Law. He serves as legal counsel to a number of special districts and has lectured exten- sively on legal aspects of Special Districts for many University of Cali- fornia Extension, Santa Bar ara, programs. Labor Relations for Special District Directors The objectives of this session are to acquire basic overall knowledge regarding labor relations and to understand its application to your district. Labor relations concepts, definitions, and management philosophy are discussed. Legislation (with emphasis on the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act) and relevant court decisions are described. Re- quired documents are outlined. A step-by-step procedure is described for a district which is considering becoming more involved in the labor relations or "meet and confer" process. Finally, a positive employee relations program designed to assist in the accomplishment of management goals is presented. C Page Three Seminar Leaders - Bruce Blanning and Richard Baker are from Blanning and Baker Associates, an experienced public sector labor relations firm. Prior to becoming a management consultant, Mr. Blanning was a manager in state government and was president of a state-wide professional em- ployee organization. Mr. Baker was a management analyst with the State Department of Education and the State Personnel Board and was Deputy General Manager of the California State Employees Association. Their book, Inside Public Agency Bargaining, will be among the materials dis- tributed to course participants. The Board of Directors and Community Relations This seminar is designed to provide specific guidance in planning, developing and carrying out an effective community relations program. Examples and a workshop will deal with: defining the "community" and various publics, determining how much to invest in community relations, where the costs are, how to estimate benefits, guidelines for allocation of resources, what media to use, improvement of media relations, speakers bureaus, maintaining a community relations program. Seminar Leader - Robert A. Rauch, M.A. , is currently serving as con- sultant on community relations activities for the Santa Barbara County Special Districts Association. He prepared its annual report to the public and provides material for other special districts community re- lations activities. He is community relations advisor to the National Alliance of Businessmen in Santa Barbara, and heads the technical information and publishing department at a General Motors Operation. He is a regular speaker and seminar leader on communication skills for University of California Extension. Special Districts Report Murray Holmes, President of California Special Districts Association, will present an update on special districts activities. Mr. Holmes is manager of the Buena Park Library District, the largest in Orange County. He received his master of science degree in Library Science from USC and has been active in library and special district affairs in California for a number of years. This year's program starts Friday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. on February 25, 1977 at Palm Springs and ends at noon on Sunday, February 27. Priority of space in the program is determined by order of receipt of enrollment. Use the enrollment form on the back page or phone to reserve your place. Join us in Palm Springs for the 1977 Presidents' and Board Members' Institute. Hope to see you there ! Cordially, ck W. Harris r e c t o r Advanced Studies Program in Special Districts Management i FEES: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION, $125 includes tuition, instructional materials SANTA BARBARA and reference notes, and Friday evening ban- 1977 PRESIDENTS' AND BOARD MEMBERS' quet. No provision can be made for reduced or INSTITUTE partial fees for less than full participation. Use FEBRUARY 25-27, 1977 the Application for Enrollment form below. The fee does not include lodging or other meals. PARTICIPANTS: ACCOMMODATIONS: Application for enrollment may be made by in- Lodging arrangement should be made directly dividuals or by districts on behalf of their par- with the Palm Springs International Hotel.,A ticipating members. Districts are encouraged to special rate has been obtained for participants send teams composed of board members and at the Presidents' and Board Members' Insti- operating managers, tute. Use the Reservation for Accommodations form below and mail direct to the hotel. Further questions regarding the program should be directed to: Mrs.Joan Vilbrandt,University of California Extension,Santa Barbara, CA 93106,telephone(805)961-4162 APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT Mail to: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION Santa Barbara,California 93106 MAKE ALL CHECKS OR PURCHASE ORDERS PAYABLE TO: The Regents of the University of California I Do Not Write Above This Line i Social Security Number First Name Middle Name Last Name Mailing Address Street City State Zip Code Daytime Phone EDP Teacher Fee Course No. Title 800C Presidents'&Board Members' Institute 6 4 8 8 2 Harris $125 Title District name If Using BankAmericard Give Account Number: Expiration Date: And Your Authorizing Signature 0 Check enclosed 0 Purchase Order PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL P.O.Box 4800(1800 E.Palm Canyon Drive) Palm Springs,California 92262 Telephone(714)323-1711 PLEASE RESERVE ACCOMMODATIONS for the 1977 Presidents'and Board Members'Institute Name Address City Zip Phone Reservation Starting Departing No.of Persons Type of Accommodation Single or Double Occupancy $36.00 ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO 6%TAX. Please pick up at airport 0 Flight No. Arrival Time Airline Deposit Enclosed $ PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION OF THE APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL. Payment for lodging should be made to the Hotel. NOT PRINTED AT STATE EXPENSE J706/2nd/Dec. 1976 Written Communication (Meeting 77-5) 4 Ridgewood Road Barrington, Rhode Island 02806 February 8, 1977 Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive 1 rt 1971 Los Altos, California 94022 To the Board and Staffs It is with a personal sense of loss that I ask you to terminate my "subscription" to your agendae and other communications. At year-end 1976, my family and I moved to the delightful and pic- turesque town of Barrington, Rhode Island. But all the charm of old New England cannot match the attractions that we found in the San Francisco Bay area. We plan to return, but it may be a decade or so. Meanwhile, we wish all of you the best of success in your endeavors to preserve and proteet the natural beauty of the midpeninsula. A special farewell and "greetings" to Kay Duffy, with whom we worked on causes of the heart for quite a few years. I don't know how it can be arranged, but we would appreciate seeing an annual report or some sort of long-range progress statement(s) during the years ahead. We'll look forward to resuming acquaintances upon our ultimate return. Since^ y� Bruce and Mary Alice Stephen (former address, as carried on your records: 123Y1 Saraglen Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 M-77-22 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MEMORANDUM February 18, 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Written Communications Regarding Hassler Property Attached are additional letters to the District regarding the Hassler Health Home property. HG:acc a a 7 1 COURTHEY WHITE 1 3352 LA MESA bK., NO. 5 1 SAH CARLOS, CALIF. 94070 OAJ C'tiwt t—A:jx I.ttn� .� TA • U V alu-- 1 Q V L r I - r-cp �r �J' - �-�J • �Q.-ti L1�Y LV GGQ--OZ.� 2� I ( til 1 u� 24- u c:4f r.-� Ir I I 1966 CARMELITA DRIVE SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA 94070 February 19, 1977 Paid-Peninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos , California 94022 Gentlemen: Me trust that you will look favorably upon the matter of assisting the citizens of San Carlos in their desire to purchase the Hassler Land. We believe this to be of grave importance to the entire Peninsula area. Thank you for ,your attention. Si c®rely, Mrs. C.W. Odell/� MYT. C.W. Odell \ N[1,9. Violet A. Tichenor I i J ;r 1v � , i Vd 3 �77 Lq IA { 4 i I � I 1 • I i a i r r , r / r GIV41. a � oie fi !:7. 1'itzius 2132 csan Caalos c4v£. San Cado1, Cfa. 94070 /J� y 754- - � / r �� s� / 1 / I I 2/19/77 i i i Board of Directors 1 Midpeninsula Regiongl Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, Ca 94022 I Gentlemshs As a resident homeowner in San Carlos, I hereby notify you that I object to the proposal of a prison in my backyard, referring to Hassler Hospital property. I wholeheartedly support the City Council in its efforts to acquire the property as open space. Sincerely, Josephine A. Delaney 3336 LaMesa Dr. #4 San Carlos, Ca 94070 k � I I RtCErVED -1= / L C4-a 4-7 � ? . O 4 t c ' �- _ a.� veto- RECEIVEDFEB illg? / q IG Of 7,7 rWA IN FLIGHT 11E(r_ff rS 4Zf C-14 o IF C-44L-cs S , you w,L w (-rf4 e' Pt R7-� Wavc-.D M r9✓E ii-^/ E,r���t E.✓� �.v��i-T�o� two/z �4 f�' �G��v�c, Pie r/, r tg-AJ 1 YM�9� Q6 ©PFx/ /AJ�C,2C<.,7-s e-j/fo w ou c p Ms► - 'Tff.rs L WD JAJ C,V S2,4 , � gi✓o,-��-,Q 4y g� M�4K Qur� !� T- OWN 7' -rP4YCA- -4-1 y sufAQy-- /4) yDU/Z rFicD AT-5 wouc� CJe�CoOI r-lbN4e- ��X 04=7 TH r s I-Q EA Ey 9'//DSIF a1 f(,g c oj)c. ,o cty k C- cCs s 01&5v ct- no r9�t fit. s , .0 c r,P r-c 330(7- S 4 / Gi9,�co s 9 you o USA EUROPE AFRICA ASIA r � February 19, 1977 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Astel Orive Los Altos, California 94022 itP : Acquisition of Hassler Health Home Property in San Mateo County, California Dear Sirs : �4e are writing with regard to the proposal of establishing a women's prison on Edgewood Road in the County of San Mateo near Interstate Highway #280. The undersigned families reside on or near Edgewood Road, not far from the 293-acre Hassler Health Home site. We strongly oppose the proposal by the State Department of Corrections to acquire the property for use as a prison, and endorse those petitions in favor of the Hassler property being used for park and open space. We are a family community with small children and good property values. We do not want this type of element in our neighborhood. We do not want our property values to decrease because of this stigma. Je do not want to live in our homes with fear knocking at our doors! We are asking your support by your allocating funds for the pur- chase of the Hassler property as open space. As concerned citizens we must protect the tranquility of our community at all costs so that we do not become a "prison community". We shall look forward to your favorable reply. SIGNED: !Name-�.�n 1 Address ,+�„1Gq, ,� �/lam. IJ. � ���G �C -a-d•e� ��nn ,n, U2 / k,.r s CONTINUED ON REVERSE PAGE 2 Name Address i i I i i I 1641 Kentfield Avenue Redwood City, California 94061 February 21st9 1977 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, California 94022 Dear Directors of the Midpeninsula. Regional Park District , In south San Carlos is a 293-acre parcel of land known as the Hassler Health Center Property. A 12-acre portion of the property has numerous buildings on it, in good condition. The Hassler Health Center is presently closed, and the property is owned by the City of San Francisco. The California State Board of Corrections has pro- posed to buy the property for use as a women' s prison. The selling price of the property is 2.2 million dollars. Residents and city officials of San Carlos have expressed a desire to see the property purchased and used as a park, and the voters of San Carlos have authorized a tax increase to raise 1 . 1 million dollars toward the purchase. Because of its location, the Hassler Health Center Property is equally convenient to residents of both Redwood City and San Carlos. This property has been used for day hikes by the Peninsula Regional Group of the Sierra Club. It has been a policy and goal of the Sierra Club that the Hassler Health Center Property should be preserved as open space, and that the property should be used. for passive recrea- tion, nature study, and such other purposes as are consistent with the concept of open space. The Redwood CityAVoodside Regional Group of the Sierra Club, which has actively campaigned for annexation of south San Mateo County to the Midpeninsula Regional Park District , strongly urges the Board of Directors to develop a viable plan whereby the r4Tidpeninsula Regional Park District may acquire and maintain the Hassler Health Center Property as open space. Sincerely, F. E. Thurber President Redwood City/417ood.side Regional Group, The Sierra Club 3378 Brittan Avenue #10 San Carlos, California February 22, 1977 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, California 94022 Gentlemen: We were indeed delighted to learn of your announcement to conduct a public meeting on Tmwsday, February 24, regarding the Hassler property. , i As San Carlos residents, living in close proximity to this property, we wish to add our plea to the thousands of other San Carlos residents who, we are sure, have written to implore your serious consideration to purchase Hassler as open space . Hope fully, Thomas and Winifred e v Y 3334 Brittan Avenue San Carlos , CA 94070 February 22 , 1977 Mr . Herbert Grentch, General Manager Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos , CA 94022 Re : Hassler Estate , San Carlos Dear Mr . Grentch : I am a concerned resident of the City of San Carlos and under- stand that there is a possibility that MRPD will take some action to acquire the Hassler property, either independently, or in collaboration with the City of San Carlos . I , together with a vast number of residents of San Carlos , would like to avoid the Hassler Estate ' s being used for purposes not compat- ible with keeping San Carlos as a fine residential community and I would like to know what I can do to further MRPD ' s ac- quisition of this property. I will join my neighbors in appearing before the February 24th Public Hearing on this matter. Sincerely yours , r f .. Herbert C. Clo' h HCC :cvk LET* AT 8:00 P. M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC MEETING AT THE HEATHER SCHOOL (2600 MELENDY DRIVE, SAN CARLOS) TO ANNOUNCE HOW MUCH ASSISTANCE, IF ANY, IT CAN FURNISH TO THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS IN ITS EFFORTS TO PURCHASE THE HASSLER PROPERTY. Your Board of Directors urges you to attend the meeting and support the efforts of PUSH (People United to Save Hassler). Our only real hope for keeping a prison out of our backyard is to show our continued support for the City Council in its efforts to acquire the property as open space. You can also help before the meeting by writing a letter to: Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, CA 94022 asking them to acquire Hassler as open space. r L _ 1 February 3, 1977 227 Rockridge Road SanCarlos* Calif. 4 State Senator Arlen t^regorio 1177 aniv+ersit Dr„ it Su ♦ o Park,, Mif. i Dear Senator„ This has reference' ►' the roposal c.v the California State De � s L to ` , r tUlse the ass er S0"aituo = .. �*O*y in San 4Aoo so a minimum security wopm ili* I wish to ssmy strew opposition to such a facility on his It is not in the bmi *~*XX interest of this birbly taxed city ant sbotdd be gig rational consderration before making is I e you as my ropressetative, in thle state to; lobby a ;a t such a proosole Please keep as _ f4` f azW decision# or action on this matter in time to knew in a ce* not atter the fact. Sincerely, Rennie A. Bennett cc: State Dept of Corrections John F. P or -- &mator Dixon Arnett - Assemblymen County Supervisors; John Yard E. Baeciocco Km. Royer J. Fitzgerald Arid Pen. Park Mist. i February 19, 1977 . Herbert Grench$ Gen. Mgr. Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Dr. Los Altos, Ca. 94022 Dour Mr. Drench and Members of the Mid-peninsula Regional, Park District: Jim writing this letter along with many other concerned citizens In San Carlos and neighboring communities to strongly r, urge you to purchase the Hassler property. The open space, trails and picnic facilities es will be available to all people►, whether or not they reside in San Carlos and, therefore$ it makes sense to me to have Hassler acquired by you--the Yid-Peninsula Regional F Districts whose sole purpose it is to acquire open space for the people in this areas Wes in San Carlos$ will be paying a 10 tax to you starting in a few months. The question will be asked by.many--What are we receiving from the Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District? The an- swer could be beautiful--Hassler. Thank you for your consideration. Weill see you all at the meeting on the 24th of February at Heather School. sincerely, Barbara Wachter E 2634 Graceland Avenue Y. K San Carlos CA 94070 { February 10 , 1977 e 7� 71 v T IF t f Sa, Board of Directors , #r , Nlidpenismula Regional Park District � c i aka k 745 Distel Drive Los Altos , CA 94022 Dear Members of the Board of Directors , .._ "� ali'7f �1%�i�`,f'w+"AA.,•..a'. ,�•,r",F,%.C'� .'Ire" ,. i. - L;' .`.rcYffi'`.:i;....'.� f7';d:s * Y � -. hi����•y�tYfy/;I:y. It is our hope that funds will be allocated towards the ; , purchase of The Hassler property so that it can be kept as open space . With open space becoming a rarity, we hope this purchase for use as open space will come in the near future . I I Thank you , /6Micha 1 and &everlySaylor As residents of San Mateo County and parents who would like to see open space land preserved for the future generations of our county and our children of today we appeal to all legistrative bodies of this state to help preserve the land and propery nnknknown as the Hassler Hospital for 'the use of the people of the County who meet the tax burden. If the Midpeninsula Regional Park District can allocate funds to purchase this land from the City of San Francisco, then it seems only fair that the property should be sold to the people who can most benefit by it and who live in its area. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Mr & Mrs Gerald Ernst 243 Kelton Avenue San Carlos, Ca 94070 February 11, 1977 (Mrs. ) Martha Powell 248 Windsor Drive San Carlos, Ca. 94070 Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, California 94022 Gentlemen: I would like to request that the board of directors allocate funds for the purchase of the Hassler property as open space. This is one of the last available pieces of open land in the bay area. The property still has natural flora and fauna--there is a profussion of live oaks, white oaks, California buckeye, California toyon, California wild. rose, Indian soap-plant--an especially important plant in California history, as well as resident populations of deer, raccoons , squirrels , blue jays, chickadees, thrashers, humming birds , etc . etc. The area is beau tiful and well worth preserving for local residents to enjoy. The location of the Hassler property is critically im- portant. Not only is it near San Carlos, a high density residential area , which will greatly benefit from having the land available as open space, but it is near the Fioli property, another desirable park site. If the Hassler lands are allowed to become a prison facility, which the state is now considering, the value of all surrounding lands will decline. Recreation areas, such as the projected one for the Fioli estate, will not coexist comfortably with the atmosphere of a prison. It is inconsistent that families will want their children to hike in a wooded area near a prison. I strongly urge the board to allocate the necessary funds to purchase and thereby preserve the Hassler pro- perty. As open space the land will enhance all future local plans for adjacent recreational or educational uses. Sincerely, P Martha Powell RICHARD BASCH I IS ASTER ROAD 4AN C,4F LOS. CALIF. 94090 San Carlos, February 11,76 Beard of Directors, Midpeninsula Regional Park District, 745 Distel Drives Los Altos, Ca. 94022 (ientlemen, My family and I are greatly upset by the prospect of Hassler Hospital becoming a prison. We are requesting you to allocate funds for the purchase of the Hassler property as openspace* Sincerely Richard Basch 3328 Brittan Ave. #3 San Carlos, CA 94070 February 2, 1977 Herbert Grench, General Manager Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Grench: As a property owner in the Brittan Heights Area of San Carlos, I am very concerned over the proposed purchase of the Hassler Estate by the S_ace Department of Corrections . The plan to use the Hassler facilities as a minimum security prison for women felons and drug addicts would be a threat to the residents and property of the San Carlos foothills. This issue should be considered from all aspects before the sale is approved. This issue quite possibly could be put on the next local ballot to get the true feeling of residents of the area. I personally feel that the use of these facilities by felons and drug addicts (women or otherwise) could pose a serious threat to my own family, other local families, and the personal possessions of all concerned due to the proximity of the Hassler facilities. As with the San Mateo County Work Farm, another minimum security area, it is highly possible that these criminals would escape the prison, take refuge in the area surrounding and endanger the lives of taxpayers and their families. I hope you understand my concern in maintaining the ser- enity of my neighborhood, and most important, the safety of my family. Sincerely yours, RONALD E. BOURQUIN mb Lpco 5 m d. z — r —T` e C tj J Vi 1 8 Mesa Lane San Carlos, California 94070 February 17, 1977 Midpeninsula Regional Park District Board of Directors 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, California 94022 Gentlemen: As a concerned citizen of San Carlos in San Mateo County, I wish to express my interest in the eventual disposition of the Hassler property in San Carlos. I would like to take this opportunity to express my support of any effort your group might take in assisting San Carlos in the acquisition of this property for use as open space. Sincerely, ra Westphal 6 R-77-7 (Meeting 77-5, Agenda item No. 1) I"IDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT REPORT February 15, 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Approval of Terms for Addition to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Maurantonio/Gregory Property) Background: On October 8, 1975 the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the acquisition of 68 acres of land as an addition to the existing Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. All of the properties comprising the 68 acres have been acquired by the District with the exception of the 19. 6 acre Maurantonio/Gregory site. A recommended settlement, has now been reached on this property. Discussion: Messrs . Maurantonio and Gregory have agreed through their attorney to sell their 19. 6 acres to the District for $160,000. This figure would include all interests in the pro- perty. You will recall that the Board on January 26, 1977 agreed to accept the terms of a lease agreement with Tele-Com- munications, Inc. , which would cover their interest in the Maurantonio/Gregory property. As part of the lease arrangement the District will receive a $2,000 credit from Messrs. Maurantonio and Gregory. They had previously received the $2,000 from the lessee as a prepayment of .rent. The lease between the District and Tele-Communications , Inc. does not take effect until the District acquires title to subject property. The proposed settlement price for the property is, in effect, $158, 000. This figure is consistent with values previously paid by the District in the area for similar property. It is also close to an appraised value of the property which is now over a year old. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District Approving Stipulation and Judgement and Authorizing Counsel for District, General Manager and Other Dis- trict Personnel to Take All Acts Necessary to the Carrying Out of Same (Maurantonio/Gregory Property) . Due to the involvement of legal counsel for Tele-communications , Inc. and the sellers , it is recommended that this settlement be handled by a stipula- tion and judgement in court. The recommended stipulation and judgement is attached for your approval. HG:pl RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT APPROVING STIPULATION AND JUDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING COUNSEL FOR DISTRICT, GENERAL MANAGER AND OTHER DISTIRCT PERSONNEL TO TAKE ALL ACTS NECESSARY TO THE CARRYING OUT OF SAME (MAURANTONIO/GREGORY PROPERTY) WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District finds that the provisions of that certain Stipulation and Judgement in Midpeninsula Regional Park District, Plaintiff, versus Earl Gregory, et al. , Defendants, Santa Clara, County Superior Court No. 346372 and Midpeninsula Regional Park District, Plaintiff, versus Vito Maurantonio, et al. , Defendants, Santa Clara County Superior Court No. 346374 to be a fair and appropriate disposition of the issues in said legal action, NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District does resolve that said Stipulation and Judgement is hereby approved, and counsel for the District, John H. Tallett and Stanley R. Norton, are author- ized to execute the same on behalf of the District and file the same with the court, and said counsel for the District, the General Manager and other officers and employees of the District are authorized to take all acts necessary to carry out the terms of said Stipulation. 1 JOHN H. TALLETT, ESQ. 1 ROG3ERS, VIZZARD & TALLETT !t A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 2 ATTORNEYS AT LAW ' 369 PINE STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94104 3 TELEP"ONP (415) 981-2470 STANLEY R. NORTON) ESQ. 4 407 Sherman Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 (324-1366) 5 ATTORNEYS FOR Plaintiff 6 7 8 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 9 FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA 10 I 11 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT, } { a body corporate and politic , ) 12 } Plaintiff, ) 13 vs. } No. 346 372 ) I4 EARL GREGORY; EVALEEN GREGORY, et al. , ) 15 Defendants . ) 16 ) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT, } 17 a body corporate and politic , } i 18 Plaintiff, } 1 vs . ) No. 346 374 19 � ) VITO MAURANTONIO; MARY MAURANTONIO; } 20 S EARL GREGORY; EVALEEN GREGORY, et al. , ) 21 Defendants . ) 22 } 23 STIPULATION AND JUDGMENT 24 Pursuant to stipulation by and between plaintiff and 25 defendants, acting by and through their respective counsel, find- 26 ings of fact and conclusions of law and notice of entry of 27 28 29 __ 1 judgment having been waived; and GOOD CAUSE APPEARING THEREFOR, 2 - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the 3 total just compensation to be paid by plaintiff for the property 4 described in the complaints in actions No. 346374 and No. 346372 , 5 together with any and all improvements on said parcels pertaining 6 to the realty, inclusive of any claim for interest or any other 7 claim, is the sum of $160,000.00. 8 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, pursuant 9 to the stipulation between the defendant owners and the defendant 10 lessee of the property, Peninsula T.V. Powers, Inc. , and the 11 plaintiff, that from said total sum determined to be just com- 12 pensation the amount of $2 ,000.00, previously advanced in payment 13 of rent by the defendant lessee, shall be withheld from the judg- 14 ment award by the plaintiff and shall be paid by the plaintiff, 15 outside of this proceeding, to said defendant lessee, Peninsula 16 T.V. Powers, Inc . , and that the withholding of said sum shall be i 17 a complete discharge of any obligation on the part of the owners } 18 to said lessee in this proceeding and pursuant to the stipulation 19 between the parties. 20 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that, upon 21 payment into court for the benefit of the owners, Vito Maurantonio 22 and Mary Maurantonio and Earl Gregory and Evaleen Gregory, and 23 the Tax Collector for the City of Cupertino and the County of 24 Santa Clara, as their respective interests shall be determined, 25 of the sum of $158,000.00,_-there shall be condemned in fee for 26 the use of plaintiff for park, recreation and open space purposes 27 28 -2- 29 - 1 I all the real property described in plaintiff' s complaints . 2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the 3 payment into court of said sum of money as hereinabove specified 4 is in full payment for the land taken, together with any and all 5 improvements pertaining thereto as set forth in the complaints, 6 and for all damages of every kind and nature suffered by said 7 defendants by reason of the taking of said parcel of land and the 8 construction of the public improvements in the manner proposed by 9 the plaintiff. 10 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the 11 use for which said property is sought to be condemned, to wit, 12 park, recreation and open space purposes, is authorized by law an 13 is and was a public use, and the taking in condemnation by plain- 14 tiff of said property is and was necessary for said use. 15 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that pur- 16 suant to the provisions of section 4986b of the Revenue and 17 Taxation Code, any current or delinquent real property taxes, 18 penalties or assessments that are a lien against said property 19 shall be prorated, apportioned, deducted and paid to the Tax 20 Collector of the City of Cupertino and the County of Santa Clara, 21 and said taxes shall be prorated as of the effective date of the 22 final order of condemnation. 23 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that any 24 taxes, penalties or assessments of the City of Cupertino and the 25 County of Santa Clara accruing after the date of the final order 26 of condemnation, and not otherwise provided for herein, are 27 28 -3- 29 1 hereby cancelled and the plaintiff shall take free and clear of 2 any lien or encumbrances therefor on said property. 3 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that pur- 4 suant to section 1246. 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the court 5 retains jurisdiction to apportion the award herein between the 6 defendants and the Tax Collector of the City of Cupertino and the 7 County of Santa Clara. 8 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that 9 defendant Esther Garzanelli, having filed a disclaimer of any 10 interest in the property or judgment herein, has no interest in 11 the property and is not entitled to any of the compensation 12 awarded by this judgment. 13 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that pur- 14 suant to its stipulation filed in action No. 346374, defendant 15 Peninsula T.V. Powers, Inc. , a lessee of a portion of the prop- 16 erty described in the complaint, having waived any right, title 17 or interest to the property, has no interest in the property and 18 is not entitled to any part of the compensation or award made to 19 the owners for the property except as otherwise provided herein. 20 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED., ADJUDGED AND DECREED that 21 separate final orders of condemnation shall be filed and recorded 22 for each of the actions previously consolidated by order of the 23 court. 24 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the 25 total sum to be paid to defendants under this judgment includes 26 payment for any claim for interest on the judgment. 27 28 -4- 29 I IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff and defendants 2 shall each bear their own cost of all proceedings herein. 3 Dated. 4 5 6 Judge of the 9uperior Court 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -5- 29 _� 1 STIPULATION 2 3 WHEREAS the plaintiff and the defendants in actions 4 No. 346372 and No. 346374 have reached an agreement as to the 5 total compensation to be paid for the taking of said property and 6 have agreed on the terms and conditions of a judgment to be 7 entered herein by the court as to this action; 8 IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED between plaintiff MIDPENINSULA 9 REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT and defendants VITO MAURANTONIO and MARY 10 MAURANTONIO and EARL GREGORY and EVALEEN GREGORY that the forego- 11 ing judgment in condemnation may be signed, entered and filed on 12 the terms and conditions set forth therein. 13 IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED that the terms of the stipula- 14 Lion between the defendant owners and Peninsula T.V. Powers, -Inc . 15 and the plaintiff in action No. 346374 is incorporated in this 16 stipulation for judgment by this reference, and the provisions of 17 that stipulation providing for the withholding of $2 ,000.00 by 18 plaintiff to be paid to said defendant lessee may be incorporated 19 in this judgment. 20 IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED AND AGREED that findings of 21 fact and conclusions of law and notice of entry of judgment are 22 hereby waived. 23 IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED AND AGREED that the payment of 24 compensation herein includes payment for any interest on the 25 judgment. 26 . 27 28 -6- 29 I ' 1 Dated: 2 3 ROGERS, VIZZARD & TALLETT STANLEY R NORTON, ESQ. 4 By , . 5 o n . Ta ett Attorneys or Plaintiff 6 7 8 FOLEY & FOLEY 9 By 10 Attorneys for Defendants Gre ory and Maurantonio 11 I 12 13 14 15 16 i 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 I 27 28 -7- 29 M_ '17 (Mee ling 77-5 , Agenda item No. 2) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MEMORANDUM February 15 , 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Plan to Borrow Money to Finance Land Acquisition At its December 8, 1976 meeting, the Board of Directors acknowledged acceptance of the terms and conditions of a letter from Union Bank in the event the Board chose to borrow funds from that institution prior to February 28 , 1977. Since that deadline is approaching, this item has been placed on the February 23 , 1977 Board meeting agenda for consideration, and the Controller will made a recom- mendation at that time. HG:acc A, AA NI low R-77-9 (Meeting 77-5 , Agenda item No. 3 ) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT REPORT February 17 , 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Possible Change of Name of District Introduction: The Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission recently directed a letter to the MRPD Board of Directors which asked that the Board consider a change of name for the District. The Commission was concerned that confusion continues regarding the District ' s role as an open space agency,, as opposed to a parks agency, and felt that the District's present name helped perpetuate the misunderstandings in the public 's mind. The Board subsequently had brief discussions on the matter at the February 5, 1977 Goals Workshop and at the meeting of February 9 , and scheduled the question for a future agenda. Background: At the time the Midpeninsula Regional Park Dis- trict was created (November, 1972) , its supporters envisioned that the District would operate as an open space agency rather than as a traditional park and recreation agency. At that time, however, open space agencies formed under the regional park district enabling legislation were required to call them- selves "regional park districts. " only one agency, the Marin County Regional Open Space District, had been able to overcome this requirement by the enactment of special legislation. That legislation did not apply to other potential districts. During the first years of the District's existence, many resi- dents have expressed the desire to change the District's. name to eliminate confusion regarding its function. Such sentiments have come from many quarters, including avid supporters of the District and the Santa Clara County Landowners ' Association. With the possibility of a future change in mind, the District initiated legislation (Assembly Bill 1164) which, among other things, amended the regional park district enabling legisla- tion to allow regional park districts to be called either regional park, or regional open space, or regional park and open space districts in order to identify their functions R-77-9 Page two or purposes more clearly. A four-fifths vote of the board of directors, following a public hearing, is required to change the name of a district. Public Attitudes Regarding Open Space: The District 's open space program merges into the spectrum of traditional parks and recreation programs. The merge point occurs where parks are wilderness parks or are only developed with, say, trails and modest parking facilities and where the intensity of public use for a given area is very low. The District's reasons for open space acquisition are reflected in the list of beneficial functions of open space contained in the draft Master Plan. The list below includes the relative weights which the Board of Directors places on the various functions. Protection of natural vegetation. . . . . . . . . . . . .15% Protection of wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15% Outdoor recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% Low intensity recreation (10%) Intensive recreation (5%) Wilderness experience (5%) Guiding urban form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% Scenic preservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% Scenic backdrop (15%) View from scenic roads and highways (5%) Protection of agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5% Note that active recreational use of the lands receives emphasis along with the passive uses. The latter are more traditionally associated with land use planning and broad environmental con- cerns than with parks and recreation services. Prior to deciding whether the recent annexation election should take place, the Board authorized a professional public opinion survey to determine , among other things, the public 's conception of "open space. " Listed below are two results of the survey: Definition of Open Space When asked what open space meant to them, 76 percent of the respondents mentioned undeveloped land, 18 percent identified parks and playgrounds, and 15 per- cent mentioned wildlife areas. Orchards and agricul- tural land were mentioned by 2 percent and 3 percent of the respondents respectively. The following open- ended question was asked of the respondents. "What does the term '.open space" mean to you? Parks and playgrounds 18% Undeveloped land 76% Trails 6% Land with no access 3% R-77-9 Page three Orchards 2% Agricultural land 3% Wildlife area 15% Empty lots, no buildings 5% Other 6% Don't know 5% Uses of Developed Open Space When asked what uses they would favor for currently undeveloped open space, 47 percent of the respondents favored leaving such land as open space, 34 percent favored inclusion of hiking and picnicking, and 11 percent preferred intensive recreational uses (boat- ing, swimming, golf) . Residential and industrial development was favored by 9 and 6 percent of the voters respectively. The following open-ended question was asked of the respondents. "In general what uses would you favor for currently undeveloped open space?" Overnight camping 10% Hiking, picnicking 34% Leave as open space 47% Residential development 9% Industrial development 6% Horse trails 5% Intensive recreation use 11% Other 14% Don't know 11% These results appear to reflect a rather good understanding of open space as defined by the context of the District's policies and program. The Board's policies allow public access to the land, but in a low-key way that will still budget most funds for acquisition of land. All present sites are open to the public, almost all without permit. A signing program is underway, and brochures are being developed for site interpretation. However, the level of advertising is being allowed to increase only slowly so that the effects of increased public access can be measured before further steps are taken. Discussion: Following are listed pros and cons for each of the three possible names for the District. Should the Board of Directors, after Public Hearing, determine that a change in name is appropriate, such change would not forseeably affect the eligibility of the District to apply for grant funds (see attached letters to and from Herbert Rhodes, Direc- tor of the California Department of Parks and Recreation). . R-77-9 Page four 1. Midpeninsula Regional Park District PRO: Many people are now familiar with the District under this name, and the District is establishing an identity with it. The name is the shortest of the three possibilities, and therefore easiest to say. CON: Many people continue to have a notion of the District as a park agency in the traditional sense. Much time is spent explaining that this park district is an open space agency. Some people may have suppored the Dis- trict, thinking it was in the traditional park busi- ness. The name does not accurately reflect the type of sites acquired or the intensity of use that is encouraged. 2. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. PRO: This name would help to eliminate misconceptions about the purpose and functions of the District. It is most reflective of the past, present, and anti- cipated future direction of the District, although it could be changed later if the District ever did get into normal parks functions. It would tie in with an educational program regarding the value and uses of open space. CON: The possibility exists that the name might not be reflective of the total range of District functions if, at a future time when land acquisition is generally completed, more emphasis is placed on operational aspects. Some fraction of the public may equate open space with no public access. 3. Midpeninsula Regional Park and Open Space District PRO: This name includes both park and open space in the title to encompass all possible future directions of the District. CON: The name is the longest of the three possibilities, and therefore would be the most cumbersome to say and use. To change from Park to Park and Open Space might only serve to convince people that the Dis- trict is indeed in the park business. Possible Change of "Midpeninsula" : Consideration could be given to changing the "Midpeninsula" part of the name since the District extends south of the area commonly thought of as the midpeninsula. The only name coming to mind which might be somewhat better is "Peninsula. " However, if the other part R-77-9 Page five of the name is changed, "Midpeninsula" should perhaps be kept for some continuity of identity of the District. Estimated Costs: Based upon staff estimates, the approximate total out-of-pocket costs involved if the District' s name is changed by April 1 would probably not exceed $1750. This figure includes changing typesetting on all brochures and publications, stationery changes, new ranger and docent name bars, ranger badges and patches, vehicle identification and miscellaneous items. It is assumed that some of the existing stationery can be used up. Should the District decide that some advertising of the change is appropriate, then the above figure might increase by $100 or more, plus staff time, depend- ing upon the extent of advertising. It should be pointed out that staff is ready to order signs for some District sites, which are costly. If a name change is contemplated, it would be advantageous to do so as quickly as possible so that ordering of signs, brochures and other supplies which would become obsolete can be avoided. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Directors set at least one Public Hearing to consider a resolution to change the name of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District. The name Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is tentatively recommended, subject to the views of the public as expressed at the Hearing(s) . HG:acc 1e 01 0 emw MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 745 DISTEL DRIVE,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 August 25, 1976 Mr. Herbert Rhodes Director Department of Parks and Recreation State of California P.O. Box 2390 Sacramento, CA 95811 Dear Mr, Rhodes : Within the last year the Governor signed into law Assembly Bill 1164 (Calvo) , a copy of which is enclosed. This bill a- mended the Public Resources Code Section 5500 et seq. which enable the formation of and then provide for the operation of regional park districts. Section 5541 , which was not amended, spells out the powers of regional park districts. These include the acquisition and operation of a full range of recreational facilities such as parks , golf courses , natural areas, open space preserves , trails, etc. The four regional park districts in California have programs which could be summarized as follows: (1) Midpeninsula Regional Park District - Acquisition of open space with public access , trail development and other low intensity recreational uses which require minimal park development (traditionally developed regional parks are provided by County programs) . (2) East Bay Regional Park District - Full range of park activities (no county programs) . (3) Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District - Open space orientation but with somewhat more development than MRPD program (county has traditional parks program) . (4) Marin County Open Space District - Open space program similar to ours (Marin County Parks and Recreation provides developed parks) . One of the amendments of AB 1164 , namely Section 5500 , allows regional park districts (present or future) to be called "park, " or "open-space, " or "park and open-space" districts. This was done so that a district's name could accurately reflect the agency's program and thereby reduce confusion in the public's mind. Herbert A. Grench,General Manager Board of Directors: Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Edward G.Shelley,Daniel G.Wendin L Ob I am considering recommending to my Board of Directors that our District's name be changed to Midpeninsula Regional Open- Space District or Midpeninsula Regional Park and Open-Space District. The question I would pose, and one which you may have to refer to legal counsel for part of the answer, is whether either name change would affect eligibility for funding or priority for funding under the grant programs which your Depart- ment administers or which you see on the horizon. I have in mind, for example, the Roberti Bill funds and Land and Water Conservation Funds. Please bear in mind that only the name, not the organization or program of the District, would be changed. Thank you for your assistance and for the cooperation which staff has always freely given. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:km enc. STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX 2390 SACRAMENTO 95811 (916) 445-3653 September 8 , 1976 Mr. Herbert Grench General Manager Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Grench: I have referred your inquiry of August 25 , 1976 to Departmental Counsel and am advised that the proposed name change for your District will have no effect on eligibility for grant funds . Counsel has reviewed the provisions of the 1974 Park Bond Act; the proposed 1976 Nejedly-Hart Park Bond Act; the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the Roberti-ZIberg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Act. All of these laws refer to districts authorized to provide park and/or recreation services and do not designate names by which the districts shall be known. The Roberti-Zlberg Act does refer to "Regional Park District formed under Article 3 . . . . 111 but I think we can take that to mean Regional Park District or any other District named under that Act, all as provided by thE—C-a-l—vo Bill , Chapter 813 , Statutes of 1975 . Sincerely, �erbert Rhodes Director I 3 � 7Zd REL LEI VEDFEB 2 3 1977 i I M -20 (Meeting 77-5 , Agenda item No. 4) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MEMORANDUM February 17 , 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Permanente Creek Park Use and Management Plan and Initial Study Attached is a report (R-77-7) dated February 17 , 1977 from the Land Manager to me regarding Permanente Creek Park Use and Management Plan. It is recommended that , subject to the testimony of the forthcoming neighborhood meetings , (1) A Negative Declaration be adopted by the Board on the Use and Management Plan contained therein; (2) That the recommended Use and Management Plan by adopted; and (3) That the unofficial name Permanente Creek Park be continued as the unofficial name pending the report of the Site Naming Policy Subcommittee . HG jg 1977 /-1e2. Ga mac. �l 1� s ' R-77-7 (Meeting 77-5 , *k Agenda item No. 4) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT REPORT February 17 , 1977 TO: H. Grench, General Manager FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager SUBJECT: Permanente Creek Park Use and Management Plan and Initial Study Introduction: On June 12, 1976, the Midpeninsula, Regional Park District acquired title to 393 acres of land, unofficially known as Permanente Creek Park. Background: An Interim Use and Management Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors on September 24, 1975. The plan called for low intensity recreational use and environmental education programs. The site has been open to individuals,with permits required of groups of 15 or more people. During the past year the site has been used by organized groups such as the Environ- mental Volunteers, school groups , and MRPD naturalist training tours. A successful children' s day camp program was conducted by the City of Mountain View during the summer of 1976 where each week 600 children enjoyed visits to the site, partaking in such activities as crafts and nature walks. Since the site is located close to a residential area, several neighborhood meetings have been held addressing potential uses for the site. A Citizen' s Advisory Group was formed to coordi- nate neighborhood input. Meetings have also been scheduled for February 18 and 21 at which a summary of this plan will be pre- sented to interested residents in the area. A. Planning Considerations. A large portion of the site lies within the Sphere of Influence of the Town of Los Altos Hills. Approximately 10 acres of the northeastern tip of the property is within the Sphere of Influence of the City of Cupertino. R-77-7 Page two Santa Clara County is negotiating for a portion of the St. Joseph' s Seminary property for developihent of a County park. A preliminary schematic use and management plan for both the proposed County park and the adjacent District land has been developed by MRPD staff and the County Parks and Recreation Department. The plan recommends that access be provided to both sites from Foothill Boulevard via Cristo Rey Drive. B. Regional Setting. Located in the central foothills of the Midpeninsula region, Permanente Creek Park lies directly south of the City of Los Altos Hills within an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County. It is just west of Highway 280 and close to the towns of Los Altos , Los Altos Hill, Cupertino, Sunnyvale and Mountain View. C. Relationship to Regional Trails System. The draft MRPD Trails Task Force Plan shows a trail, referred to as the Shannon Trail, passing through the site from the southwest to the northeast corner. D. Description of the Site: (1) Topography. The property has three distinct topo- graphic features; a steep and convoluted ridge system rising to a 900 feet elevation on the western portion of the site, rolling foothills on the north and mid-eastern sections, and a level valley floor, curving from the extreme western end of the property to its eastern border near St. Joseph' s Avenue. (2) Geology and Soils. The moderately deep stony soils developed from underlying sandstone and shales are well to excessively drained. The incidence of land- sliding and erosion increases with water saturation and slope as well as with the removal of vegetative cover. North-facing slopes on the mid-section of the property show evidence of previous landslide occurrence (Burkland & Associates, January 1974) . An inferred trace of the Shannon Fault runs through the property, while the more active San Andreas Fault Zone is four miles to the south. (3) Hydrology. The Park lies within the watershed of the north fork of Permanente Creek. Several intermit- tent branches meander through the parcel, joining the creek just east of the site on the St. Joseph' s Semi- nary property. R-77-7 page three (4) Biotic Communities. A number of distinct vegeta- tive communities are supported on site. Oak wood- land, with a dense understory of scrub and chapar- ral species , covers the hillsides. The level Creek flood plain supports less dense woodland, grassland and a riparian corridor in a relatively undisturbed condition. A partial list of the flora of the Park is contained in Appendix A. (5) Wildlife Habitat. The diverse plant communities offer habitat for numerous species of birds and animals. A list of wildlife sighted on the property is included in Appendix B . (6) Cultural History. The property was purchased in 1860 by Theodore and George Grant after whom Grant School and Grant Road are named. By 1864 they had built a cabin which still stands in the barnyard area. Ag- ricultural activity on the land included hay growing and cultivation of grapes and other fruits. The Grant family sold the ranch in 1937 to the Perhams, who lived on the site until District purchase in 1976. Water was formerly obtained from a spring located in the southern canyon which produced up to 60, 000 gal- lons per day at peak flow but which has diminished to negligible amounts due to quarrying activity nearby. Old holding tanks, intrinsic to the original water system, still stand in a cluster on a hill above the barnyard area. Water was also drawn from a spring near the present corporation yard. A pit in the streambed bears evidence to the former withdrawal and storage of water there. Mrs. Perham still lives on a two acre portion of the site with a life estate. E. Basis of Recommendations: The use recommendations contained in this report are intended to reflect current citizen input, the findings put forth in the environmental assessment of the property, as well as adopted Board policies. Based upon the resources of the site and the policies and budgetary capability of the District, the following recom- mendations are being made in order to maximize public use of the site where those uses are consistent with protecting the natural resources, maintaining the agricultural viability, preserving certain elements of the cultural history, and minimizing the impact on the environment and adjacent resi- dents. Recommendations made herein are subject to change upon re- evaluation of environmental impacts during the review process. R-77-7 Page four F. Use Recommendations. The following recommendations will be reconsidered should the County of Santa Clara acquire St. Joseph' s Seminary property. It is envisioned that these recommendations are compatible with those of the County and would require no major changes. (1) Individuals and Groups - No Motor Vehicles The site is to be open for hiking and equestrian use for those persons who can gain access via the public rights of way or from adjacent private property where they have the property owner' s con- sent. No permits would be required. (2) Individuals and Groups - Motor Vehicles Required. Permits should be issued to responsible groups which request use of the area. These permits would include recreational and educational activ- ities, giving priority to educational groups. It would be the responsibility of the naturalist/care- taker to coordinate motor vehicle permit use in the interest of avoiding schedule conflicts. A general guideline would be not more than one group visiting the site per day to avoid the generation of deterimental impacts. No permits would be issued on-site, after the fact. Concern has been expressed by residents of the neighborhood immediately adjacent to the Park about possible increased traffic in the area generated by visitors and MRPD personnel. The District recog- nizes this as a valid concern requiring careful study. For a comparative study three categories of users generating traffic in the area were considered: (1) Park visitors and MRPD staff, based on recom- mendations contained in this plan, (2) residents, both current and projected from proposed development plans, and (3) the -Perham Ranch residents prior to District acquisition. The intersection of St. Joseph' s and Eva Avenues was chosen as the monitoring point for study, since most Park destined traffic would have to pass through it. Residences were counted on streets feeding into the designated intersection. This includes such streets as Wooded Glen, Robin Hood, Crooked Creek and that part of St. Joseph's Avenue that lies between Eva Avenue and the MRPD site. Also, an estimate was made of the residences in the Kent- Highlands Avenue neighborhood that would use the designated intersection from the south of St. Joseph' s Avenue. One hundred and seventy eight residences were thereby included. R-77-7 Page five For an indication of what effect the development proposed for the Perham Ranch would have been, 120 proposed residential parcels were counted on the proposed development plan, 80 of which would probably have generated traffic on St. Joseph' s Avenue. Before acquisition by the District, the site had four residences. Based on the data contained in Appendix C, Table 2: on 360 days a year the MRPD use will be generating approximately the same traffic volume on St. Joseph' s Avenue as was generated prior to acquisition of the property by the District. on a miximum of five days a year, during special events, the MRPD will be adding 16 round trips to the traffic volume generated before acquisition. When compared with the 400 round trips per day that would have occurred had the Perham Ranch been subdivided, this increase due to MRPD activities represents a negligible impact on the local residential areas. (3) Day Camp and Environmental Education Program A multi-agency program has been planned to maximize public benefit of the site while not increasing vehicle traffic on neighborhood streets. The cities of Los Altos, Mountain View and to a limited extent Menlo Park would participate in the operation of a childrens day camp during July and August. A resident naturalist/caretaker employed by the City of Mountain View would coordinate day camp programs. The resident caretaker would be available from September through June for environmental programs developed for local schools and community groups. The naturalist would also serve as a caretaker of the Environmental Education Area and all small farm- ing operations associated with it, which would in- clude orchard, garden and animal care. If these concepts are approved, the MRPD will enter into agreements with the participating agencies. An agreement would include funding responsibilities of each agency. Generally the MRPD commitment would be providing facilities such as the naturalist' s house and use of ranch buildings. These agreements would be for a one year period or less. (4) Group Use Area. After removal of the buildings and general cleanup of the area , it would be suitable li for group use. It should be merely a cleared area that is designated for group use but not involving any physical development. R-77-7 Page six ( 5) Cattle Grazing. Due to the light rainfall during the past two seasons, no introduction of cattle grazing is recommended at this time. Five areas shown on the attached map would be suitable for future use. A plan and associated lease covering grazing will include environmental protection and management conditions such as : (a) Maintenance of perimeter and exclosure fences (b) Exclosures which allow for regeneration of native vegetation, particularly oak trees (c) Boxing and piping of springs (d) The number of grazing animals to be mainly determined by environmental protection rather than maximum grazing yield. (e) Incorporating trail use into grazing areas. G. Access. (1) Public Access to the Site. (a) Vehicle. No perimeter parking is being provid- ed. The existing group parking area (see attached map) accomodating 10 cars should be signed and graveled. It is located approxi- mately 0. 3 miles from St. Joseph' s Avenue and would be used by permit holders. No park- ing will be allowed without a permit. Issuance of permits will be done in relation to the quota on vehicle use described further in the report. (b) Bicycle. Roads within the Preserve are not suitable for bicycling, but bicycle racks should be provided inside the St. Joseph's Avenue boundary fence for visitors arriving at the site by bicycle. (c) Hiking. Hikers can gain access to the Park at public rights of way to the site or from ad- jacent private property with the owner' s con- sent. (d) Equestrian. Equestrian access should be pro- vided if necessary for local equestrians to gain access at Ravensbury Avenue and Mora Drive with locked gates. Keys would be dis- tributed by a local equestrian assocation, aided by the District, to all responsible equestrians. R-77-7 Page seven (2) District Vehicle Access. Three roads lead to the site with extensions onto the property, they should be used as service and patrol access points. They are -St. Joseph's Avenue from the eastern corner, Mora Drive from the northeast and Ravensbury Drive from the northwest. H. Roads and Trails Within the Site. The existing unsurfaced roads shown on the attached map should be maintained for agricultural, patrol and residential use. Portions of these roads also serve as links in the trail system. A trail system requiring some construction should be estab- lished according to the proposed plan shown on the attached map. I. Signing. Signs identifying the District and the site should be located where necessary to identify and protect the site and to guide visitors. In addition, "no parking" signs will be needed at the turnaround at the St. Joseph' s Seminary area. J. Fencing, Gates and Stiles. Fencing improvements associated with any lease for cattle grazing would be intended to define the grazing areas. Exact details regarding fencing would be identified in the grazing plan and associated lease. Fencing within the site near St. Joseph' s Avenue is in need of repair and is not situated correctly on the property bounda- ry. Split-rail fencing should be installed here with a hiking stile at the cattle guard. It should be aligned with the proper boundary, leaving sufficient space for a turnaround. A split-rail fence should be placed along the trail that passes the barnyard complex to define the environmental education area. Hiking stiles should be constructed at Mora Drive and Ravens- bury Drive if found to be necessary for neighborhood access. K. Structures. (1) Buildings shown at points A and B on the attached map should be removed since they are in a de- teriorated condition and are of no use to the District. R-77-7 Page eight (2) The exterior of the Grant cabin should eventually be restored to keep it a part of the barnyard landscape. However, for the foreseeable future it is recommended that repairs be done to the exterior only as required to keep the structure standing, while investigation is made into the possibility of restoration. (3) The barnyard complex and naturalist/caretaker residence should be designated an Environmental Education Area and any maintenance of facilities within it should be coordinated with the operating agencies of Los Altos and Mountain View. (4) There are several factors limiting use of the upper residence: (a) It was acquired with Land and Water Conservation funds which require that use be for District related activities only or that rental income be used for the site. (b) It is in a remote location on the site with access limitations and it also brings road traffic near Mrs. Perham' s residence. (c) Use of the pool near the house would be continued as part of the day camp program which creates a daily summer disturbance for potential residents. (d) Renters should be required to be "on call" to respond to on-site problems and emergencies. During the coming year the house should continue to serve as a ranger or caretaker residence with the day camp using a portion of it in connection with their use of the pool. At the same time staff will investigate the possibility of moving the house off-site. (5) The former Perham Construction Company yard should be used as a ranger office and vehicle and material storage area. In connection with this use the main building should have minor changes made to make it suitable for such a facility. (6) Water storage tanks on the hill in the upper meadow should be removed and materials salvaged as they are no longer used in the site' s water system. R-77-8 Page nine L. Clean-Up. Debris should be removed from the following areas: (1) The corporation yard (2) The group use area (3) The dumping site near Permanente Creek (4) The old water system M. Patrol and Data Collection. District rangers will patrol the site on a regular basis, as necessary to protect the site and the public enjoyment of it. In addition, rangers will record the number of users encountered and the types of activities observed. This information will become part of an ongoing monitoring process to be used primarily when the site' s Use and Management Plan is reviewed each year. N. Name. The Park has unofficially been known as Permanente Creek Park. It is recommended that this unofficial name be continued pending the report of the Site Naming Subcom- mittee. 0. Implementation of Plan. Upon adoption of these recommenda- tions by the Board of Directors, staff will implement the recommendations, giving first priority to the removal of safety hazards, the parking area, trail system development and signing. It is likely that the recommendations can be implemented within six months of the adoption of a use and management plan. P. Site Information Brochure. No recommendation is being made at this time for printing a site information brochure. If a joint plan is developed with Santa Clara County for the St. Joseph' s Seminary area, a brochure will likely be recom- mended at that time. Q. Costs. (1) Site Preparation Removal of structures and clean-up $5, 000 (2) Capital Improvement Site Related Parking area $1,000 Trail construction T3-, 500 Miscellaneous, including fencing, signs, gates $5, 500 MRPD Maintenance Area Related Ranger office, vehicle storage and maintenance area $5, 000 TOTAL $20, 000 R-77-7 Page ten Of the total costs approximately $3, 500 has already been spent from current budget. R. Negative Declaration. As the result of an Initial Study prepared on this plan, it is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Negative Declaration attached to this report. HG: jg MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT NEGATIVE DECLARATION Title of Project Use and Management-Plan for Permanente Creek Park and Initial Study Description of Ps_oject This project recommends a use and management plan which calls for preservation of natural features, low intensity recreation, and environmental education programs. The undersigned member of the Midpeninsula Regional Park Di,--- trict finds that t`ie above project has no significant impact on the environment. February 17, 1977 - L� Date taff Member Reasons for Finding The projec does not recommend any significant alteration of environmental factors either on or off site. The project considers alternatives and mitigation measures where deemed necessary. Preparation of Study or Environmental Assessment By Cynthia DiGiovanni A copy of the Study or Environmental Aseessment is available at the offices of the Vli.dpeninsula Regional Park District, 745 Distel Drive, . Los Altos, California. A copy of this Necfative Declaration shall be posted at the District office on the fol- lowing dates : February 18, 19, 20 , 21 , 22 and 23. Febz.uarY__ J_, 13 7 7 -- - Da�e D t_ trio t Clerk page eleven APPENDIX A Partial List of Flora of the Permanente Creek Park Trees: California Bay (Umbellularia californica) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) Interior Live Oak (Quercus wislizenii) California Buckeye (Aesculus californica) Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) Shrubs: California Blackberry (Tubus ursinus) Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) Coast Silk Tassel 7Garrya elliptica Coffee Berry (Ramnus californica)- - Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolla Buck Brush (Ceanothus cuneaTu-s-) Manzanita (Arctostaphylus spp. ) Gooseberry (Grossularia spp. Hazel (Corylus californica) Poison Oak (Rhus diversiloba) Herbs: Yerba Buena (Satureja douglasii) Lupine (Lupinus spp. ) Tarweed (Hemizonia spp. ) Vetch (Vicia spp. ) Goldback Fern (Pit Zrogramma triangularis Bracken Fern (Pteridium, aquilinum) Yellow Star Thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) Thistles (Cirsium spp. Slim Soloman's Seal (Smilacina stellata) Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum�— Introduced Species: Wild Oats (Avena fatua) Brome Grass Bromus spp. ) Walnut Apple Peach Avocado Eucalyptus P age twelve APPENDIX B Partial List of Animals Sighted on Permanente Creek Park Birds Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglect, Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) Mourning Dove (Zenaidura macroura) Brewer' s Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) Mammals Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Ground Squirrel (Citellus beecheyi) Western Grey Squirrel (Sciurus griseu.,) Chipmunk (Eutamias spp. ) Coyote (Canis latrans) Reptiles Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) Common Kingsnake (Lamprope�ltis getulus) Mountain Lion (Fells-concolor) F 3 thirteen APPENDIX C Table 1 MRPD Associated Traffic Using Eva - St. Joseph's Avenue Intersection Round Trips Activity Visits Per Day Per Dav Rangers (3) 2 6 Day Camp, 3 vans 1 3 I (July & August only) Environmental Education, 1 van 1 1 (School year only) Group Use by permit, 4 vehicles 1 4 (Weekends only) Special Events, 20 vehicles 1 20 (Maximum of 3 days a year) Residences (3) 10 15 1 page fourteen APPENDIX C Table 2 Summary of Projected Traffic Using Eva - St. Joseph' s Avenue Intersection Additional Total Round Use Group Trips Trips per Day MRPD: Daily Average 21 July & Aug, Day Camp 3 24 School Year, Environmental Education 1 22 Weekends, Group Use 4 25 Maximum of 5 Days Per Year, Special Events 20 41 Maximum MRPD Use 28 41 Residential Development: Existing Development 890* (178 Residences) Proposed Perham Ranch Development 400 80 Residences) Perham Ranch Residents : 4 Residences & Perham Construction Company 25 St. Joseph' s Seminary/St. Patrick' s High School This facility currently has approximately 50 students enrolled. it is not known what amount of vehicle traffic is generated. A maximum of 500 students could use this facility. *The projected traffic volume generated by residential uses is based on an average of 5 round trips per day per residence (Institute of Traffic Engineers , Cal-Trans, City of Cupertino Studies) . .......... � _ ♦ ♦ ♦��\- C,✓ �-_..� :/� . •jai M �O= F•\1 f e� Py� •, 00 x ` l� • \• �• • • • \,� �, • • O. •� / • \J /rv,I f • Eas IFoo ••• • •• '0 ; •• . ' v ,� \ •� • S � .00 80 — y J Yt}�' a `\ �.Z•�.ti°`' .+•Y�• hY K�• .i:r 7.�.. \ Ey'� �+ / `.� k ��7L ~ yt 11' - ` 'ti �.".� '.t•.�1;"•:. ;•: N, ? O ( • \ ��1 `+ j� •i�� -yea., r. N(s�� , \ �\ � \ �—� J a � \ � - ti aft,?,,� � j�S��}•`7• .� L",. I /�k:i \ � 'i �-�— t7Q --''i.� '� \ \. (�Q_♦ `` _ S.Syr r+k�-•�.y,�n .Pr Y i r( K•}Y,•: l ■ seph C , "d, �C t;:• //i� ` Maryk�011 c ;yy i 'iC.�e ;; `+ —�1;>' �\ , d s=� ' ,L'stC %d; , / ,r�i a t�17 n ry y,, -Ji,•irt♦ ! t/_ -� `\j,�y •'ii�y'rl�.vSi� /1 //�•�`•' V' �O /J 000 -� - _ ii Subst PF.RMANF.NTE CREEK PARK UO Proposed trail system Service roads Non vehicular access ,,:" l'� go "; I Q Limited vehicular access PL Q, Group parking area <PX ,! ,.fr <�; • '~ ' ��' ,�, ' ` '\� ;� _% r'� `4i}' Grazing units Group use area � �, �.� � � I ��, ■� a&13 Structures to be removed R-77-8 (Meeting 77-5 Agenda Item No. 5) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT REPORT February 17, 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Acquisition of an Addition to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Mozzetti Property) Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Park District is considering an offer to purchase 216 acres of land in the Stevens Creek watershed of the Cupertino foothills that would become an addition to the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, Unit II. The Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, Unit I , began with a 266 acre acquisition of the former Seven Springs Ranch and Fremont Older Ranch on May 14, 1975 , and with a series of addition's of adjacent properties it has grown to encompass 334 acres. Unit II currently consists of a 2 . 5 acre parcel which is non-contiguous to Unit I. An additional 75 acre proposed addition to Unit II is under litigation. The proposed acquisition contains a pristine drainage canyon without trails that furnishes undisturbed habitat for wildlife close to an urban area, which makes it a rare natural preserve. The site could increase the recreational potential and scenic protection of the adjacent Santa Clara County Stevens Creek Park as well as the District' s nearby 200 acre Picchetti Ranch. The ridge portion of the property would serve as scenic back- drop for the Monta Vista area as well as the aforementioned recreational lands. Furthermore, since the land is part of the Stevens Creek watershed, acquisition for open space by the District would help curb future siltation of the Santa Clara Valley Water District' s reservoir that could result from resi- dential development. The MRPD draft Master Plan evaluation, which rates lands accord- ing to various open space values, shows the property as scoring highest in the following categories : scenic backdrop in the highest percentile; and a medium-high percentile for wildlife protection, wilderness experience, view from scenic roads and highways, and composite score. R-77-8 Page two A. Description of the Site. A generalized description of the regional and environmental setting is contained in the Use and Management Plan for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve report (R-76-12) , dated May 18, 1976 , 1. Size, Location and Boundaries: The property, shown on the attached map, is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains near the City of Cupertino. The site consists of 216 acres of land bounded by Santa Clara County' s Lower Stevens Creek Park to the north, west and south, and private holdings to the east and north. The ridge portion of the site affords spectacular views in many directions encompassing the Lower Stevens Creek County Park, the District's Picchetti Ranch and the Santa Clara Valley. 2. Topography, Geology and Soils: The northern and south- ern portions of the Proposed acquisition differ markedly in character. The northern region, designated as a percolation basin, consists of a distinctive north- south oriented ridge. The southern portion, on the other hand, is chiefly bowl-shaped and characterized by steep slopes with a densely vegetated narrow creek drainage canyon, without apparent trails, near the southern border of the property. Elevation varies from 600 feet near the reservoir to 800 feet on the ridge. The San Andreas Rift Zone runs at a northwest-southeast angle to the site and is located two miles to the south and one mile to the west. Soils are mapped as being of two well-drained types: the Hillgate-Soper Association near the reservoir and the Altamont-Azule Association on the steepers slopes. 3 . Vegetation and Wildlife: Generally open and sunny, the more accessible portion of the site is hot and dry in summer. The chaparral plant community type predominates, with almost pure stands of chemise covering the slopes, while isolated pockets of oak-bay woodland can be found in the protected drainage ravines . The overall visual impression of the property is one of uninterrupted uni- form environment. The chaparral community furnishes habitat for a variety of birds , mule deer and small mammals . It is possible that the undisturbed reaches of the southern parcel serve as home base for a population of coyote that roam the hills in the area. R-77-8 - age three B. Current Use and Development. There are no structures on the property. A PG&E power line crosses the property in an east- west direction on the northern 80 acres with a service road parallel to it. Hikers and equestrians currently use several road-trails on the northern 80 acres. The rugged terrain and thick vegetation of the southern part of the property have kept it virtually undisturbed. C. Planning Considerations. The proposed acquisition is within an unincorporated portion of Santa Clara County. It lies outside the Urban Service Area of the City of Cupertino but is within its Sphere of Influence. Acquisition of the site has been found to be in conformity with the General Plans of Santa Clara County and the City of Cupertino. D. Relationship to Regional Trails Plans. The Preliminary California Recreational Trails and Hostel Plan shows a schematic representation of a Santa Cruz Mountain trail corridor extending from San Francisco to the Santa Cruz coast. The MRPD' s Trails Task Force Plan shows three trails in the immediate vicinity of the property. Until field engin- eering of the exact route is completed, no precise alignment can be projected. It is certain that portions of the regional trails will be on this property. E. Potential Use and Management. The principal value of the proposed acquisition lies in its potential for becoming a supplement to existing public recreation and open space lands, thus helping to meet the increased demand for low intensity recreational lands close to urban areas. Since the site offers such a large expanse of almost pure chap- arral, it should be valuable as an open air laboratory for individual students and class groups interested in learning about this plant community. Other less direct uses of the property include its role as visual relief from the urban centers below; watershed to prevent erosion and siltation of the reservoir; and wildlife habitat. Management of the site should be especially care- ful to consider its value as wildlife habitat and guard against any change in the wild nature of the southern portion. F. Use and Management Recommendations. Based upon the resources of the site and the basic policies and budgetary capability of the District, the following recommendations are being made in order to miximize public use of the site consistent with protecting the natural resources. R-77-8 Page four 1. Policy Recommendations : (a) Preserve and protect the natural amenities of the area taking special care to guard against distur- bance of the pristine southern canyon area. (b) Cooperate with local governmental agencies to establish a regional trails network to link recreational lands. (c) Keep the site open for low intensity recreational use without permit. 2. Interim Use and Management Recommendations: (a) Access- No vehicular access onto the site is recommended. Primary hiking and equestrian access should be via Stevens Creek County Park. Visitors would be using the trails on the site in conjunction with those on the adjacent County park. These trails are now used by the public to some extent, and use should be allowed to continue. (b) Patrol. District rangers should patrol the site regularly. (c) Signing, Trails and Road Maintenance. No signing, trail construction or road maintenance is recom- mended at this time, but recommendations will be made when the Use and Management Plan for Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is reviewed in May. Eventu- ally, the ridge road will require scraping and reg- ular maintenance with provision for proper drainage for patrol and trail use. G. Name: The site should be known as Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, Unit II. This name should be left unofficial at least until the Board Subcommittee reviewing site naming policies has completed its work. H. Terms. Title to subject property is vested in four separate parties each with varying degrees of ownership. All owners have offered to sell the total 216 acre site to the District for $198 ,500 . The option to sell however, also requires the District to pay all delinquent taxes due on the property or, $37 , 000, whichever is less. It has been determined that the District would be obligated for the additional $37, 000, bringing the property' s total cost to $235, 500. A recent appraisal report of the site by an independent valuation expert, places the property' s value at $260, 000. The pur- chase price is therefore, quite favorable to the District. R-77-8 Page five I. Recommendations. It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt: (a) The attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District Autho- rizing Exercise of Option to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Docu- ments Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Addition - Mozzetti Property) (b) The Interim Use and Management recommendations con- tained herein (c) The unofficial name Fremont Older Open Space Pre- serve, Unit II. HG: jg �.7'.�.=��;r .•_�si1�-i..u.�:-.u-.:.�.a:+. : •.CIF:.:.;r -:.��^.:� _ .fir=r�-�w=,t�'L•+':s'iy:sid:�-. ..��---r�"'•r ,,� / ^_�-;�.� _%'. `-J. .t �3-,.•• m "� .LLB.�•-. t XS34 MC L_ELLAN 286 Ap \' • xl � T 35 4 � �./ /`Zi�$\�.���� •-1� _ _�`1 a, •� � E o -_ -J 4 :. ter- �=_ - f • . o — ' ;- i RE�� '""`�- \(� �i'\:�. i,�,\ _ -� �• SL`:- =yb�1 f - 23 `Mefar/r/�� ',�..........ee�, e3•• i i � J V�� .1 L �./ • .� ..FsEBY J/ .6� ^n`` .�r �. Regnart Sch 7BUBB RD• ��• Proposed Aquisition o ; `_ i U Yam•- &p. f.» e �� all "� _ I 1..` \•. / '� �`a.�>��iy� •.'•; ' .._. .:� , t j, \1 .1'er Via• • rl ` , - �/ " - y� :.: Fremont Older ' <Open Space - f • `�, f PreserveR t, ( �, t lr /1 , 33� :•:•a '.•:::•.••'.1-gib' e, y / ` , t �.� ./ to \ �. �� ��X•i% r _V�� C/v � �.i :: , rZJ��/. 1 � Ill` ����• r f - .. . .`. - .- ,, a p:. .. ri. rl �'7 nap1 \ �� ! In "� •eOeY 3 Va E FE 5 SAM%* PA �a ffEW.1 1V. wr O ' , Permanente Y "' , � Waterer t CREEK T •ffa ADDITION TO THE FREMONT OLDER. 'AGA"A - e �rt A. D t+. OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - UNIT n2 "` f 'sy,a..f' ',,�aoSaratogao .: r ro.Es. +s.Rl T vau _ •i l Monte o L� AANED•• No.rAwq: J I cAsr}Et "!,S.vE,.f AEepwfruor d $erMp -------- Existing Service b rt I" Nr.PLEASANT ? ------- Roads and Trails �SrAr_ ">ti`�L r� Los Gatos ..r CO. JaaRK ip T,�6\•"'7 su+NnAEf C 1Mr•A ,1WDErGtGaE ^ NIN M. '�Y fPl A\i.• •----•----• Power Lines \` 5 u�xrNor 14 • •i; Y\ / / I � WArFR REi RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT AUTHORIZING EXERCISE OF OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (FREMONT OLDER OPEN SPACE PRE- SERVE ADDITION - MOZZETTI PROPERTY) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain purchase option agreement between Arlene Edmundson, George Igoe, Irene Assalina and Tillie Mozzetti and the Midpenin- sula Regional Park District dated February 9 , 1977 , and authorizes the President to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board or other appro- priate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of accept- ance to any deed granting title to said property. Section Three. The General Manager of the District is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. M-77-18 A. (Meeting 77-5, Agenda item No. 6) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MEMORANDUM Feburary 16, 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Presentation of MRPD 1976 Progress Report The District' s annual Progress Report is expected to be available from the printer for presentation at the February 23, 1977 Board meeting. HG:pl Revised C-77-4 February 23, 1977 Meeting 77-5 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT C L A I M S # Amount Name Description 2731 27 .38 P. G. & E. utilities-Permanente Creek Park 2732 276. 24 Tecbni-Graphics, Inc. Printing-Letterheads & Cards Z Z733 95. 00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Report 2734 95. 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Litigation Guarantee 2735 87 .65 Pargas utilities-Permanente Creek Park 2736 235.14 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. Field Supplies & Tools 2737 750 .00 Park Morse Consultant Fee-Supervising Ranger Assessment Lab 2738 153 . 60 Wm. Spangle & Associates,Inc. Master Plan Extension 2739 10.00 Carolyn Caddes Photographs-Progress Report 2740 750. 00 Environmental Volunteers Coordinator of Volunteers 2741 12.35 Graphicstat, Inc. maps & Mapping 2742 4. 63 Red's Sharpening Service Field Supplies 2743 200.00 Desmond Johnson Appraisal Services 2744 1r080 .00 Rogers, Vizzard & Tallett Professional Services 2745 30.00 California Journal Subscription 2746 7 . 50 Cupertino Courier Subscription 2747 7. 50 Sunnyvale Scribe Subscription 2748 31.28 Redwood City Tribune Advertising-Amending Regulations Land Use 2749 29.29 Park Morse office Supplies 2751 146 .71 Savin Business Machines Corp. office Equipment Rental !2752 58 .21 Kelly Services, Inc. Temporary Office Help �2753 58 .09 Best Products Co. , Inc. Film 2754 20 .00 Western Title Insurance Co. Litigation Guarantee 1,2755 365 .00 Randlett & Fould, Inc. Prepare plans for parking lot 12756 111.40 Santa Clara County District Vehicle Expense & Equipment Repair 2757 235,500. 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Land Purchase-Mozzetti �2758 158,000 .00 County Clerk Land Purchase-Maurantonio/Gregor I,2759 117.52 Mobil Oil Corp. District Vehicle Expense Ii2760 195.98 Diversified Transportation Parcel Service MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT C L A I M S # Amount Name Descri2tion 2761 9 .31 Pargas Utilities-Fremont Older 2762 183.34 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense 2763 30.00 Western California Telephone Directory Advertising 2764 36.08 Kelly Services, Inc. Temporary Office Help 2765 117 .60 Saga Food Service Meal Conference-Supervising Ranger Assessment Lab 2766 1,503 .51 Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Culverts 2767 440.00 Gail D. Mincey Maps & Mapping 2768 12.00 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense 2769 15.45 Anne Crosley Private Vehicle Expense 2770 28 .00 Carolyn Caddes Photographs-Master Plan & Reports 2771 18 .00 The Stanford Daily Subscription 2772 382.50 Cynthia M. DiGiovanni Professional Services 2773 5.33 EBMUD Public Information Library 2774 158.40 Brian E. Neth Professional Services 2775 74.93 Kelly Services, Inc. Temporary office Help �776 802. 18 Atlas Electric Co. , Inc. Heaters-Ranger Yard 2778 2,500. 00 Appraisal Research Co. Appraisal Services 779 6 .27 John Clement Field Supplies V80 164.91 County of Santa Clara Open Space Land Evaluation 2781 20.71 Park Morse Photography Supplies 782 97 .76 Petty Cash Agendas-received cash Postage Field Supplies Office Supplies Private Vehicle Expense Maps & Mapping Miscellaneous Meal Conferences