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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Regular Pleeting
Board of Directors
December 14 , 1977 7 :30 P.M.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , CA
(7 :30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 2 , 9and 22 , 1977
(7 :40) SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - Acceptance of Gift of Windmill
Pasture Area of Hidden Villa
Ranch - H. Grench
(a) Report
(b) Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Accepting Gift of Real Property and Author-
izing President to Execute Certificate of
Acceptance with Respect Thereto (Permanente
Creek Park Addition, Windmill Pasture Area-
Duveneck Property)
WRITTEN CUMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
(8 :30) 1. Master Plan of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District - H. Grench
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(9 :10) 2. Policies Regarding Improvements on District
Lands - K. Duffy, N. Hanko and E. Shelley
(9 :40) 3. Feasibility of Retaining Two Substandard Structures
on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve J. Olson
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(10 :00) 4. Authorization to Create and Fill Patrol Ranger
Position J. Olson
(over)
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(10 :20) 5. Ordering of District Vehicle - J. Olson
(10 :35) 6. Ordering of Radio Equipment - J. Olson
(10 :45) 7. Possible Cancellation of Second Regular
Meeting in December - H. Grench
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
(10 :55) CLAIMS
EXECUTIVE SESSION Land Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 1977
Meeting 77-30 RECEIVEDJE 9
.1- Q len Pletcher II
3543 Greer Road
Palo Alto, CaIif ornia 94303
(415) 494-7605
December 7, 1977
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Board Members:
It has come to my attention that two buildings
left over from "rhe Land" community are being con-
sidered for preservation.
.Ohe property has unusual significance because of
its notorious recent history. Preserving these
two structures would add invaluable historic and
human interest to the site.
I stronly urge you to preserve these buildings and
to consider a guided trail to their location so they
may be viewed by the public.
Please keep me informed on the progress of your site
plans for this latest latest addition to
Open apace.
Sincerely,
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ELLEN FLETC HER
COUNCILMEMBER
3543 GREER ROAD
PALO ALTO,CA 94303
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 77-30
RECEIVEDDEC " 8 1971
City of pal o A Ito
250 Hamilton Avenue
PALO ALTO,CALIFORNIA 94301 j
MEMBER
CITY COUNCIL December 8, 1977
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Board of Directors
Mid-Peninsula Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Members of the Board:
I understand that a feasibility study is being prepared
on the retention of two structures associated with the
settlement known as "The Land". I hope that you will
find a way to keep the buildings as part of the history
of this area. So much has been written about the unique
character and use of this land. No doubt trail users
would find such a display as interesting as the earth-
quake trail on Los Trancos.
Sincerely,
Alan Henderson
Palo Alto Council Member
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION RECEIVED DEC y !�
Department of Enviro,�.Lmental Management BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Parks and Recreation Division
EDWARD J. BACCIOCCO, JR.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JOSEPH J. HIGGINS JAMES V. FITZGERALD
SYLVIA LEUTZ FRED LYON
JOEL W. SCHRECK WILLIAM H. ROYER
ROBERT C. WHITMORE JOHN M. WARD
.a HENRY YEE
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DUANE
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO DIRECTOR
MATTISON
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063 (415) 364-5600 EXT. 2486
December 7, 1977
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos, Ca 94022
Dear Board Members:
On behalf of the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation
Commission, I would like to thank you for meeting with us on
the field trip to view the Edgewood Road State College Site.
We feel the meeting was beneficial to both of our groups, and
we are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss other
areas of common interest.
Very tray- urs,
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atR-s and Recr6i 'o C mmission
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cc: Parks & Recreation Commission
Duane Mattison, Director, Parks & Recreation
WRITTEN
MeetingOMMU30CATION R' .IVEDOtC 1 4 1977
SIERRA CLUB PENINSULA REGIONAL GROUP
p OF THE LOMA PRIETA CHAPTER
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
FOUNDED IN I992
Reply To: Isabel Sewell
399 Menlo Oaks Dr
Menlo Park CA 94025
Dec 13 1977
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Mid Peninsula Open Space District
375 Distel f,R D-1
Los Altos CA 94022
Dear Board:
I would like to express my admiration for the work being done by your
staff who handles Public Relations. The newspapers have had many fine
articles about the District, and I think they are doing a lot to
inform the public about scope and challenges of obtaining and maintaining
Open Space. As a girl who is sending articles to the papers quite
frequently, I know how persistent one must be to get coverage- The
pictures and the placement in the newspapers of your articles have
been exceptional, and I think someone is handling this aspect of your
work in a most effective manner.
With best wishes for continued expansion--
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIr-
(Meeting 77-30)
December 7 , 1977
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , California 94022
Dear Members of the Board of Directors :
For over 40 years Frank and Josephine Duveneck have
operated their Hidden Villa Ranch almost as a public
institution. Their interracial summer camp for children,
their farm town for small children, and their environmental
education programs for older school classes have made their
ranch a part of the life experience of thousands of local
residents. The value of simple living, wilderness exploration,
and understanding of the interrelation of soil, water , plants ,
animals and man have been taught through a small staff of skilled
teachers working with a large group of volunteer guides .
A large part of the ranch is completely wild except for horse
and hiking trails . The permanent preservation of a large area of
real wilderness adjacent to Peninsula cities can in the long run
be done only by a public agency. All of us have occasion to be
grateful to the Duvenecks for giving much of their land to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District so that its use for
public recreation can be perpetuated. A group called "Friends
of Hidden Villa" now numbering 370 contributors to the ranch' s
educational programs is extremely interested in the future of
these enterprises and will be particularly happy to know that
this part of the Hidden Villa Ranch will be kept as open space.
As President of this group and as one who has hiked over this
land for 25 years , I want to express the appreciation of all
peninsula residents to Duvenecks for this gift and to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for its policies
that has lead to this action. May other land owners also be
as wise and generous!
Sincerely yours ,
Stacy French
President
Friends of Hidden Villa
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SPECIAL ORDER OF
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 6, 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Gift of Windmill Pasture Area
of Hidden Villa Ranch
Introduction: The Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District
is being offered a gift of 430 acres of land near Los Altos
Hills and close to Foothill Community College by Frank and Josephine
Duveneck. This represents the second major outright gift of
land to the District since its establishment in 1972.
With this addition, land area under District management will
total about 5, 000 acres in eight land units.
This 430 acre parcel is a part of the 2 ,300 acre Hidden Villa
Ranch owned by the Duvenecks starting in 1923. It is situ-
ated on the northeastern slope of Black Mountain and forms a
portion of the prominent scenic backdrop for Los Altos Hills ,
Los Altos, Palo Alto and other points on the Midpeninsula.
In addition to being close to an existing open space preserve
and a county park, it is adjacent to the remainder of Hidden
Villa Ranch, which receives much use under the various pro-
grams and activities carried out there.
The site contains some of the most pristine reaches of the
ranch guarded by a topography of steep v-shaped canyons alter-
nating with a series of narrow finger-like ridges. A half
mile trail, shaded by fragrant bay trees, ends in a secluded
meadow of gently sloping hills called Windmill Pasture where
a tower and well still remain. Here, away from sight of
valley development and sound of urban traffic, visitors can
picnic amid fields of grass with a backdrop of the undeveloped
Monte Bello Ridge.
A. Description of the Site:
(1) Size, Location and Boundaries. The 430 acre property,
located off Moody Road close to Foothill College,
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is unincorporated and within the Sphere of Influence
of the Town of Los Altos Hills (see attached map) .
The existing Permanente Creek Park lies one mile to
the east. The site is bordered on all sides by
private holdings with the remainder of Hidden Villa
Ranch to the west.
(2) Topography, Geology and Soils . Elevation varies from
800 feet near Moody Road to a high point of 2, 000
feet close to the summit of Black Mountain on Monte
Bello Ridge. The upper three quarters of the property
is extremely rugged with a series of prominent north-
south oriented ridges and steep v-shaped creek canyons.
Soils are mapped as being chiefly of the Los Gatos-
Maymen type on 50-75% slopes and severely eroded.
The San Andreas rift zone lies south of Monte Bello
Ridge two miles from the property with the Shannon
Fault crossing Moody Road close to the northern tip
of the site.
(3) Vegetation and Wildlife. The site is largely a chaparral
community of chamise and manzanita with scattered oaks ,
grassland restricted to Windmill Pasture and another
small meadow, and oak-bay woodland.
The dense chaparral and rugged terrain, which have
kept the bulk of the site largely undisturbed, provide
habitat for the brush rabbit, woodrat and numerous
species of birds, with coyote and mule deer frequenting
the edges between grassland and woodland and using
the trail breaks.
B. Current Use and Development. A dirt road enters the site
at the northeastern tip where a small parking area has served
astrailhead. This half-mile trail is currently used by
neighboring hikers and equestrians.
C. Cultural History: The area in which the property is
located has had a rich and colorful history. The Ohlone
Indians are known to have camped on the banks of Adobe
Creek. European settlement goes back to the 1790 ' s when
padres from Mission Santa Clara took advantage of the year
round availability of water from Adobe Creek to cultivate
olives and grapes on the flat lands of Hidden Villa Ranch.
Two Spanish Ranchos were adjacent to the site, La Purissima
Concepcion and San Antonio. Following the rancho period,
successive owners added on to the original parcel in the
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"hidden valley" area. The Duveneck's ownership of the land
began in 1923, and they have also added to the area they
originally acquired.
The property was defended against development pressures as
early as the 1890 's when owner Elvira Arnold resisted
efforts by the County to dam Adobe Creek on the site in
order to supply water to the valley orchards. The Duvenecks
continued to protect the property as a wildlife preserve
and watershed lands while encouraging compatible use by
groups and individuals estimated to number some 15, 000
visitors, a year.
D. Planning Consideration: The Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District Interim Master Plan evaluation, which rates
lands according to various open space values, shows the
property as scoring highest in the following categories:
low intensity recreation, wilderness experience, protection
of natural vegetation, and view from scenic roads and
highways . It scores in the second to highest ranking for
scenic backdrop, wildlife protection and composite open
space value.
The acquisition has been determined to be in conformity
with the Santa Clara County General Plan, and it is pre-zoned
by Jos Altos Hills as an open space preserve. Under this
designation, residential development on large parcels, no
less than 10 acres , is a possibility under highly controlled
conditions. The property is specifically addressed in the
'Los Altos Hills General Plan as follows :
"It has been assumed for many years that -the Duveneck
ownership would in time be conveyed to the County for
park purposes. Such a park would be of great significance
to Los Altos Hills. The Town should support the property
owner 'in his efforts to preserve the land. If and when
the park development is assured, it is proposed that
only a minimum of recreation facilities are provided with
the majority of area maintained in a natural condition. "
F. Potential Use and Management: Acquisition of the 't-.0roperty
would permanently provide public access on portions of two
riain trap routes to Black Mountain from Permanente Creek
Park, which are currently open by permission only. A 30 minate
shaded walk affording glimpses of the urban valley below brings
one to Windmill Pasture, a secluded location for picnicking on
tho grassy knolls with a backdrop of the undeveloped slopes of
Black Mounta Ln.
The s--: te' s location one mile fror,i, Poothill College makes it
readily available for use as an outdoor laboratory for field
studies in three contrasting environmentS , 11,1110elYr
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oak woodland, chaparral and grassland. The undisturbed
nature of the property makes it valuable as scenic view-
shed and wildlife habitat.
F. Interim Use and Management Recommendations ; A use and
management plan for Permanente Creek Park was adopted in
February 1977 . The plan is scheduled for an update in
May 1978 with a comprehensive review in May 1979. Specific
physical improvement and long term use recommendations of
the Windmill Pasture Area will be incorporated in either
the update, if there is an urgent need for approval, or
the review. The specific interim recommendations are
as follows:
(1) The present level of casual day use should be allowed
to continue using the existing neighborhood access
points
(2) Signs identifying the site and the District should
be placed on-site at trail entry points .
(3) In order to provide Adequate patrol, some improvement
of the existing unsurfaced road to Windmill Pasture
should be done while keeping in mind that it is also
used as a hiking and equestrian trail
(4) There should be no public vehicular access onto the
site
(5) If necessary, fencing should be installed in the
northeast corner of the property where motorcycles
have gained entry to the site in the past.
G. Conditions of Gift: The purpose of the gift as expressed
in tHe gift aee3Ts as follows :
"'The real property and easements herein conveyed
shall be used by the Grantee in perpetuity exclu-
sively for the preservation thereof for public
outdoor recreation, scenic enjoyment and for the
protection of the natural environmental systems.
The easements herein granted shall be perpetual. "
Title insurance costs, escrow fees and other incidental
costs associated with this gift would be paid by the
District.
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H. Site Naming; In July 1977 , the Board adopted a revised
planning process for use and management of District lands.
A part of this process included a delineation of ten open
space preserve planning areas within the District. The
Board subsequently re-established its Committee on Site
Naming Policies and assigned it the task of reviewing
existing naming policies. The Committee is to develop a
policy framework that is consistent with the planning
area concept and will allow appropriate names for open
space preserves and specific areas (units) within them.
The Board' snaming policies could also be clarified as to
naming of sites after individuals, which may be very appro-
priate in this case. Until a name is selected, the site
can be known as the Windmill Pasture Area of Permanente
Creek Park, since it is in the Permanente Creek watershed.
Reg endations : The following items are recommended for
adoption:
(1) the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Accepting Gift of Real Property and Authorizing
President to Execute Certificate of Acceptance
with Respect Thereto (Permanente Creek Park
Addition, Windmill Pasture Area - Duveneck Property)
(2) the interim use and management plan presented herein
(3) the temporary name "Windmill Pasture Area of Per-
manente Creek Park" .
The current inhabitants of the Midpeninsula and those who
will follow us are indeed blessed that Frank and Josephine
Duveneck have given so much of their time, energies , material
possessions and love to the community. District Board, staff
and supporters may feel honored that the District has been
offered this gift.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ACCEPTING GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHOR-
IZING PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE WITH RESPECT THERETO (PERMANENTS
CREEK PARK ADDITION, WINDMILL PASTURE AREA-
DUVENECK PROPERTY)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows :
Section 1. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional open Space District does hereby accept, with gratitude,
the gift of real property described on Exhibit A, affixed hereto
and by this reference made a part hereof, and conveyed by that
certain gift deed from Frank and Josephine Duveneck to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District dated December 1, 1977.
The President of the Board is authorized to execute a
certificate of acceptance with respect thereto.
Section 2. The Board of Directors wishes to especially
recognize this generous contribution of the donors which provides
a significant open space area that will give enjoyment to many
present and future residents of the Midpeninsula. The Board
expresses its deep appreciation to the Duvenecks and to the philo-
sophy of environmental education and protection which they have
helped to pioneer.
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AF Agenda item No. 1)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 5, 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Master Plan of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
Introduction: Since the September 26, 1973 Land Acquisition
Ivor ksh op, tHe District has been in the process of preparing
a draft Master Plan as a general guide to open space resources
and as a statement of factors affecting land acquisition
decisions. The first draft, which was prepared by William
Spangle and Associates in cooperation with the Santa Clara
County Planning Department, was published in March, 1976
and pertained to the original District boundary. This draft
Plan was presented at District Public Hearings and other meet-
ings, and was presented to interested public agencies within
the Santa Clara County portion of the District. Changes were
made in response to comments received. Following annexation
of a portion of south San Mateo County in June, 1976 . the
Board delayed adoption of the draft Master Plan until the
annexed area could be included. William Spangle and Associates
was asked to perform the added resource evaluation. The second
draft Master Plan, which was c'ompleted in January, 1977, has
been presented to interested public agencies in the San Mateo
County portion of the District.
Scope of Publicity and Responses : In the three and a half
years that the draft Master Plan work has been in progress,
the Plan has been discussed at the following Regular and
Special Board Meetings. Public comment was encouraged whe-
ther the item was listed as a Public Hearing or an ordinary
agenda item.
Regular Meetings
Sept. 9, 1973 Jan. 22, 1975
Dec. 12, 1973 Feb. 26, 1975
April 10, 1974 Mar. 12, 1975
April 24 , 1974 May 14 , 1975
May 8, 1974 May 28, 1975
June 12 , 1974 Oct. 22, 1975
June 26, 1974 Nov. 26, 1975
July 24 , 1974 May 12, 1976
Aug. 14 , 1974 Aug. 25, 1976
Oct. 23 , 1974 Nov. 24 , 1976
Dec. 11, 1974 Jan. 12 , 1977
July 27 , 1977
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Special Meetings
Dec. 18 , 1975
Sept. 29, 1976 (San Carlos)
Mar. 30, 1977 (Woodside)
Listed below are public bodies who have been given special
presentations on the draft master Plan (the offer was
made to all the cities and to other agencies who might
have an interest) . Presentations to the cities were announced
and scheduled so as to encourage participation by park
and recreation commissioners and by planning commissioners.
So that people could be well informed, the presentations
also included a summary of the ways in which the District
was formed and operates and of lands which have been acquired.
In some cases other presentations were made separately to
the city commissions or council committees.
Atherton Redwood City
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Cupertino San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
East Palo Alto San Mateo Citizens Advisory Committee
Los Altos Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
Los Gatos Santa Clara County Planning Commission
Menlo Park Santa Clara County Park & Rec. Commission
Mountain View Santa Clara County LAFCO
Palo Alto Santa Clara Valley Water District
Portola Valley Saratoga
Sunnyvale
Woodside
Advance notice of these various meetings and subsequent articles
in the newspapers were numerous. In addition, the District has
used paid advertising , to encourage public participation.
With the exception of Redwood City, the presentations on
the progress of the District and on the draft Plan were
very well received. Comments were almost uniformly favor-
able. Official responses have been sent to the Board as
they have been received.
Attached are minutes of the Redwood City meeting, letters
from the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce
and Mobil Oil Estates, and the response of William Spangle
and Associates to these comments. The Spangle letter sought
to clarify misunderstandings; the changes recommended herein
should also help mitigate concerns that were expressed. My
own belief is that the citizens of Redwood City will be
most effectively served in an atmosphere of open communi-
cation between the Redwood City Council, its staff, and the
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District' s Board and staff. The benefits to Redwood City
residents of the District' s program of open space preser-
vation for public enjoyment will become more evident as
they gain familiarity with District lands and as more
landsare acquired
cquired in the north end of the District. The
District' s interest in exploring a joint acquisition pro-
ject with San Mateo County for the former State College
site at Edgewood Road is an example of potential projects
from which Redwood City residents can very directly benefit.
Letters from the Association of Bay Area Governments and
from Stanford University are also attached. Two comments
should be made with regard to the Stanford letter. First,
it must be emphasized that the composite map is not an
acquisition plan but represents a resource analysis, and
the fact that some Stanford lands were scored does not
imply that they cannot be used for education-related
purposes. Secondly, the Urban Service Area boundary was
mainly used to determine the planning area for the Master
Plan study. Since this line runs along Junipero Serra
Boulevard, the Arboretum, athletic fields, etc. are not
scored, whereas those lands south of the Boulevard are
included.
Recommended Changes : Listed below are changes recom-
mended in going from the January, 1977 draft Plan to the
final document. The only substantive change is the first.
(1) Redwood Peninsula - At the presentation it was argued
by members of the Redwood City Council that the high
composite open space value for the Redwood Peninsula
area as shown on the draft Plan was inconsistent with
the readily observed low natural quality of the land.
Discussions with representatives of Mobil Oil Estates
and subsequent field inspections were carried out to
investigate that area further. It became apparent
that the grassland category to which most of the
scored area was assigned was not applicable because
of removal of vegetation and extensive filling that
had been done. In fact, no existing category really
fit the situation, and a new category and scoring
were applied to the area. The end result was to
move these scores from the highest (darkest green)
to the lowest (lightest green) sextile. At the same
time it was noted that an area adjacent to Belmont
Slough (Parkwood 101) which was actually in the same
undeveloped and unsubdivided status as the Mobil
Oil Estates lands, but had been shown as already
developed, should have been included in a scored
province.
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(2) Addition of MROSD Sites :
(a) Leonheart Property - addition to North Foothills
Open Space Preserve
(b) Archdiocese Property - addition to Permanente
Creek Park
(c) Nellis Property - addition to Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve
(d) Mozzetti Property - addition to Fremont Older
Open Space Preserve
(e) Burns-Eldridge Property - addition to Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve.
(3) Addition of County Parks :
(a) Archdiocese Property - Santa Clara County' s
purchase adjacent to Permanente Creek Park
(b) Sunnyvale Mountain Park - Santa Clara County' s
purchase from the City of Sunnyvale now part
of Sanborn-Skyline Park
(4) Typographical Changes :
(a) "Park District" to read "Open Space District"
throughout the text
(b) "MRPD" to read "MROSD" in text and map
(c) Deletion of the name "Sunnyvale Mountain Park"
(d) Change the date on the front and back of the
Plan
(e) Correct the office address throughout
(f) Add Richard Bishop' s name to the Board of
Directors
(g) Delete "Tripp Road" (Woodside)
(h) Move the words "Stevens Canyon Road" to the
proper location on the map.
(5) Boundaries on Ward Map : Change dots to dashes
(6) Institutional and Williamson Act Land Modifications :
(a) Correct registration problems
(b) Add the recent Palo Alto Williamson Act lands.
It is estimated that time and material charges for the
changes will be about $700. The cost of printing will be
about $2 ,000 for 2 ,000 copies.
Environmental Impact of Proposed Master Plan:
A. Introduction: The proposed Master Plan presents District
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acquisition policies for the protection of natural, agri-
cultural and historic resources , and an evaluation of
lands as to their suitability as open space. The plan is
an information collection study which serves as an aid
in making land acquisition decisions as properties become
available for purchase. It evaluates lands on the basis
of various physical land characteristics as a comparison
of the beneficial functions they perform or have the
potential to perform as open space.
B. Exemption: The California Public Resources Code, Section
5072, and Section 21102 of the California Environmental
Quality Act exempt the proposed Master Plan from the
requirement for an Environmental Impact Report, since it
is an information collection or feasibility study for
future action, but is not advocating any direct action
at this time.
The acquisition of land for purposes of creating a park
where the land is in a natural condition is categorically
exempt from the requirements of CEQA as an action not
having a significant negative impact on the environment
(Section 15116, Class 16) .
The "environment" , as defined by CEQA, means "the physical
conditions which exist within the area which will be
affected by a proposed project, including land, air,
water, minerals, flora, fauna, noise, objects of historic
or aesthetic significance" (Section 21060. 5) .
C. Consideration of Environmental Factors: The impact of
the policies presented in the Master Plan on the afore-
mentioned physical conditions, has been incorporated in
the land evaluation which rates sites on their relative
potential for protecting and improving the quality of
those aspects of the environment. Therefore, policies
incorporated in the Master Plan which guide the acquisi-
tion and management of open space for the uses listed
below could only have a beneficial effect on the environ- -
ment.
Open Space uses condidered in the preparation of the
Master Plan were as follows:
I . Open Space for the Preservation of Natural
Resources
1. Protection of Wildlife
2. Protection of Natural Vegetation
II. Open Space for the Production of Resources
3. Protection of Agriculture
4. Production of Minerals
5. Water Production
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III. Open Space for Outdoor Recreation
6. Intensive Recreation
7. Low Intensity Recreation
8 . Wilderness Experience
9 . Scenic Backdrop
10. View from Scenic Highways
IV. Open Space for Public Health and Safety
11. Protection from Flooding
12. Protection from Geologic Hazards
13. Protection of Water Quality
V. Open Space to Guide Urban Form
14 . Guiding Urban Form
D. Environmental Impact Report Policy: The District has adopted
Guidelines and Procedures for the Evaluation of the Environ-
mental Impact of Projects and the Preparation of Environ-
mental Impact Reports applicable to all of its activities .
The step in the site planning process in which an Initial
Study and a Negative Declaration or EIR is most often
prepared is the preparation of a use and management plan
which might propose small construction projects and other
physical improvements.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt the
attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin-
sula Regional Open Space District Adopting Master Plan in
reference to the January, 1977 draft Plan with changes as
recommended herein.
The Master Plan document is rather unique among public agencies
in the way it applies an open space resource analysis and
acquisition policies to an extended geographical area (90, 000
acres in the foothills and 15, 000 acres in the baylands plan-
ning areas) . This approach is quite consistent with the
District' s Basic Policy of seeking to preserve the maximum
feasible amount of open space in the foothills and baylands;
it is quite different from most park acquisition plans, which
mark discrete sites for acquisition.
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RESOLUTION NO.
I RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIO14AL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
ADOPTING MASTER PLAN
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District hereby resolve as follows:
Section One. That certain composite draft Master
Plan map and text dated January, 1977, as amended by the
Board of Directors at its meeting of December 14, 1977 , a copy
of which is on file with the District Clerk at the District
offices, is adopted as the Master Plan of the District.
Section Two. That this resolution supersedes
Resolution No. 77-20 adopted on April 27, 1977.
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WILLIAM SF JGLE & ASSOCIATES & Regional Planners
3240 ALPINE ROAD - PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 94025 Phone (415) 854-6001
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July 20, 1977
Mr. Herbert Grench, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos, CA. 94022
Dear Mr. Grench:
You recently forwarded to me copies of:
(a) minutes of the Redwood City City Council of June 13, 1977
(b) letter from Eugene Masciarelli, of Mobil Oil Estates., to
Herbert Grench, dated July 6, 1977
(c) letter from Leslie L. Riddell, Executive Vice President of
the Redwood City Chamber of Commerce, dated July 13, 1977
You have asked me to identify those matters that might be brought to the attention of
the originators of the materials cited above.
Concerning the Redwood City City Council minutes of June 13:
In the first paragraph of page 2 Mr. Fales is reported to have advised the Council
that "neither he nor, to his knowledge, anyone on his staff, had been contacted
by any representative of the District with regard to preparation of a Master Plan".
It appears that Mr. Fales had not been informed on this matter, because both I and
Martha Blair, of this firm's staff, had significant contact with Mr. Ken Schroeter,
Director of Planning for Redwood City. Mrs. Blair contacted Mr. Schroeter on
October 4 and 12, 1976 to get information on Redwood City's plans for Parks and
Open Space. Mr. Schroeter was very helpful,, and talked with Mrs. Blair at some
length, and also provided her with Xerox copies of sections of the then about-to-be-
published Redwood City General Plan. Mrs. Blair compiled a report on the park and
open space plans of cities in southern San Mateo County,, and on October 27, 1976,
mailed Mr. Schroeter a draft copy for his review prior to publication of the report.
Mr. Schroeter made no response, but explained to Mrs. Blair, upon her enquiry,
that he did not feel it would be appropriate for him to make any recommendations
concerning the report because of the City Council's position concerning participation
in the Midpeninsula Regional Park District.
Furthermore, I met with Mr. Schroeter on January 4, 1977 and reviewed a draft copy
of the "Open Space Lands Composite Evaluation Map" in detail with him. As a result
Herbert Grench, General Manager July 20, 1977
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Page two
of our conversations I deleted from the map all those lands for which Redwood City
had recently approved tentative subdivision maps,or approved changes of zoning.
Mr. Schroeter at that time brought to my attention some technical corrections in
mapping the Deep Water Slough area.
I should emphasize that Mr. Schroeter provided me with information in response to
my inquiries, and that this action on his part should not be interpreted as an endorse-
ment of MRPD or of its program.
Concerning the letter from Eugene Masciarelli:
Mr. Masciarelli indicates that he believes there may be some errors or inconsistencies
in the data used to compile the Open Space Lands Composite Evaluation Map, and
offered to meet with you or your staff to discuss the matter. I would urge that you or
your staff members meet with Mr. Masciarelli, review the procedures used to calcu-
late the various scores, and review the data maps in your files, as I am sure that you
want to correct any errors or oversights that may be brought to your attention.
Concerning the letter of Mr. Riddell:
Mr. Riddell appears to not have been informed about the consultations that took place
between your consultants (i.e. William Spangle & Associates) and the Redwood City
Planning staff; this is regrettable. Mr. Riddell, on page 2 of his letter, apparently
is confusing the "Open Space Lands Composite Evaluation Map" with an acquisition
plan of MRPD. This is, unfortunately, an all-too-common-error. The "Composite
Evaluation Map" is intended to identify lands which are open and undeveloped, sub-
stantial in size, not encircled by urban development, and for which no firm develop-
ment plans have been made public; it is NOT intended to show which lands MRPD
plans to acquire, nor does it necessarily reflect a priority ranking by MRPD. It can
be compared with the open space inventory maps found on pages 79, 81, 84 and 87
of the Redwood City Comprehensive General Plan. (We note that the diagram on
page 84 shows for more open space in the Redwood City baylands than does the MRPD
"Composite Evaluation Map".)
I hope that the foregoing notes will be of assistance to you in your negotiating with
Redwood City officials, property owners, and residents.
Very truly yours,
d,v) 4... 1
Larz T. Anderson, Al P
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Herbert Grench, General Manager July 20, 1977
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Page three
ADDENDA
Upon reviewing the foregoing letter, it occurs to me that members of the Redwood
City City Council and the Chamber of Commerce may also have been interpreting
the "Open Space Lands Composite Evaluation Map" as a statement that the best use
of all the lands shown in green is for open space. This is not the case. The map is
an evaluation of the usefulness as open space of lands that are now undeveloped.
No evaluation of the suitability of these lands for residence, commerce, industry,
or any other urban use was made in our work, and no evaluation was made as to
whether presently vacant lands would be better used as open space or as residence,
commerce, industry, or other urban use. It is my understanding that MROSD relies
heavily on local general plans for interpretations of this nature.
Larz T. Anderson AI P
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Mobil Oil Estates (Redwood) Limited 350 MARINE WORLD PARKWAY
REDWOOD CITY.CALIFORNIA 94065
TELEPHONE(415)592-4170
July 6, 1977
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Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager
Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos , CA 94022'
Dear Mr. Grench:
Following your presentation to the Redwood City Council in June,
1977 I called to discuss our concerns as an affected landowner
over what we felt were some inconsistancies and possible errors
in the Open Space Lands Composite Evaluation Map.
Although we have not heard from you or your staff to date,. we
wish to repeat our offer to review the designations with your
staff or consultants for the first time. We feel that some of
the detailed information, data and maps we have could be of use
to your staff in correcting some of the inaccuracies that you
suggested may be reflected in this particular map.
Most of the area we are concerned with is easily accessible and _
could be jointly walked and viewed at some time mutually convenient
for your staff, consultants and ourselves.
We are most interested in the imputs used to assign relative weights
in respect to our lands.
Please let us know when we can meet and what information we can
provide.
Sincerely,
/ c
gene Masciarelli
Project Planner `
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RECEIVEn JUi 1 41977
_ REDWOOD CITY • SAN MATES COUNTY
CHAMBER of COMMERCE
July 13, 1977
ACCREDITED
Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Park District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos , California 94022
Dear Mr. Grench:
Following their analysis of the draft Open Space Lands
Composite Evaluation Map and your presentation to Redwood
City Council , the Board of Directors of the Redwood City-
San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed a
resolution on June 7 , 1977 :
"opposing the inclusion of waterfront lands
in the Midpeninsula Regional Park District
Master Plan. "
There was serious concern over the lack of consultation
with either the City Staff or landowners during the
formulation of the Draft Plan . State-mandated General Plan
elements were subjected to an extensive citizen participation
and response process which played a major role during the
1975 General Plan Revision.
Seven citizen task forces studied the land use , housing,
open space , conservation, noise and scenic roads ,
circulation and seismic safety and safety elements in depth
to make recommendations for changes . Task force meetings
were well-noticed, open public meetings , held in convenient
locations to encourage the greatest possible public
participation. One hundred residents served on these task
forces , which were structured to prevent special interest
domination and promote community-wide representation.
A copy of the adopted Plan is attached for your review.
This Board is not aware of any intent to have a
similar level of citizen participation in the drafting of
the Midpeninsula Regional Park District ' s Master Plan.
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The Redwood City General Plan applied comprehensive planning
principles to efficiently direct the provision of necessary urban
services to the most appropriate areas for development . The
Regional Park District ' s Plan classifies in the highest category
for acquisition some of the most efficient-to-service-waterfront
lands on which extensive site improvements have been made .
Those waterfront lands that are in a more natural state
and could less efficiently be provided with urban services are
classified in a lower category for acquisition.
The questionable accuracy of some classifications in the
Plan is evident in the case of the site of the South Bay Sewer
Authority treatment plant which is due to be under construction
this year . Although this federally-mandated treatment facility
has been subject to a decade-long planning and design effort by
several cities , the State and Federal governments , your Regional
Park Plan designates the plant site in the highest category for
acquisition.
The numerous questionable classifications do not appear to
reflect careful data collection or consultation with the appropriate
knowledgeable local City staff or owners .
Present plans for locating open space , recreation, commercial
and Port-related development have the support of the Chamber of
Commerce and the City at large through the general plan process .
In addition, the City ' s General Plan took into consideration
the needs for a balanced community with adequate future tax
revenue to support Federal , and State-mandated programs and the
urban services provided by localities .
We do not feel that the Midpeninsula Regional Park District 's
conflicting plan took these important matters into consideration
when drafted.
Therefore , we wish to register our concern and opposition
to the adoption of this Plan in its present form.
Sincerely, a
iddel
Executive Vice resident
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OAELAG
Association of Bay Area Governments
Hotel Claremont • Berkeley, California 94705 • (415)841-9730
August 24, 1976
Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Park District
745 Distel Drive
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Mr. Grench:
Thank you for sending ABAG a copy of the draft Master Plan and Tech-
nical Appendices. We would like to take this opportunity to provide
the following comments based on our review of the plan as it relates to
ABAG's regional planning program.
Consistency with ABAG Program
We believe the District's objectives as expressed in its basic policy
are generally supportive of ABAG's regional program. Your character-
ization of land or water areas according to functions they perform is
close to the design ABAG has developed in its Areas of Critical Environ-
mental Concern which identifies special locales having regionally
significant environmental characteristics. We are pleased to see the
District develop a format which reflects this functional approach.
Need to Identify Interrelationships
The Master Plan in its implementation section identifies the Park
District's primary role as acquisition and management of land. The
acquisition policies define a range of land categories, many of them
non-recreational, that the District considers important; of course, by
acquiring and protecting these areas, the District is actually playing
an implementation role for other environmental agencies in the area
such as organizations charged with water quality, air quality, or
public safety. It would appear, then, that policies for acquisition
would be most effective when coordinated with those policies of agencies
dealing with those specific functional concerns. Your matrix of such
agencies suggests that the District is aware of such relationships.
Your program would be stronger, we believe, in the long rum, if
the matrix were used to develop an understanding with each of these
organizations about the way the District can best cooperate in imple-
menting these broader environmental protection goals.
Definition of Regional Significance
Although the District naturally has the prerogative to choose those
projects most desired by its own constituents, our staff would not
necessarily agree that your projects are regionally significant.
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Mr. Herbert Grench
August 24, 1976
We do not feel, for instance, that 'open space of regional significance"
is, or need be, confined to non-urban lands. In fact, regional resources
are not defined by the geographic locale in which they are found, but
rather by the way they are demanded or best managed from a multijuris-
dictional perspective. This definition embraces both urban and non-
urban projects. Your own District may choose to emphasize those activi-
ties that are primarily non-urban, but it would be inaccurate to des-
cribe those endeavors as intrinsically more regional than any other
projects.
Urban Needs and Priorities
You are aware, I am sure, that the State of California itself is placing
increasing emphasis on urban parks and facilities. Although it is our
own feeling that there is an equally strong regional role in the manage-
ment of urban facilities, it is apparent from your draft Master Plan
that these types of projects will not be receiving high priority in the
Midpeninsula. As we acknowledged above, the District can choose projects
that best manifest the interests of its residents; however, it should be
noted that funding opportunities--either from the State or Federal
governments--may increasingly lend support to those projects which
deliberately respond to urban interests. Perhaps you would want to
address some of these concerns in your continuing planning process.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on your work and we would be
happy to discuss any of these remarks in more detail. Thank you for
keeping us informed of your activities.
Sincerely,
Charles Q. Forester
Assistant Director of Planning & Programming
SL,I.NN.F0JRD UNIVERSITY
`A'ANFORD, CALWORNIA 94305
Arc.,Coj,411 497-2360
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September 7, 1976
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745 D--zitel Dr-Ave
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Ve lzovc receive:' copies of the MIdpeTti-rsuJ,,--3 ?.egional Park District's
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draft. (Master Plan, with its Open Space Latizlls Composite EvaJuation Map,
and' we-, wovId like to respond at this time to the map designations as
partain I-ri SUar-ford 'jr.lVersity J.ands.
Cyttr first observatl-un is tli;?I-. you have shrT-ro about half of our total
8,1.00 �cres as "open :-,pa,.-.P lamis", the bullt� of which has been given your
"highest" rail-i-ne, Mi--le it is true that Ll,--.:3t of our lands south of ,
Junipero Serra Boijle,.rard are presently Tighti.,, used, with the excepticri
of flwt Coyote Hill I-ridwstrial Park subdivision; we object strorgly to
arty dc-,;-,ignation which impiiec that the lancl cannot, be used. for edtwational
or sducational-related uses should the need ar-Ise in the future, The
property is part of a lan-d endoument 1e-Et to Stanford for the furthernncr.,
of its acadt1Ta"-C. 0`rI-'V(-ti-,7es, and the Uaiversity wo-islet be derelict if it.i - L. L,
did not res.1-ot .a it :�teps t1wat stiggasted that its .1and fr; available for
,jile,t space acqu:lzition or would be kept perm-�mently J.--I Open spare,
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W,: realiziE that your pj:op,-.)seu' rtiap is largely a cataloging of ex-ist-Ing
o)ea -space. V'e also, recogn.ize that yo(tr "highest` rating does not
meeu i-I it, clog la ,d i?, questica J s ',o be r-�!d, mcr 0hat
Ms LL-iic ay. v-,11 not, be acqui-7el. 11.e-ier'Lhelpss, we must
ooDose qR 'c"trongly as Zvi:_" Car deslgawLions of this �Ind that can Ibe
Z.ranslared into public expecra :Jxjrs, unduly reptrictAve
:!cning, or ac.quie-rce--Ic,,� cc) cond3r.inza-lioll'i.
Yoot draft- cil-p- sl.-.ows Stanford lands betwec'r J-m-4--perc Sexra boulevard and
E_t Capl4r* Re?,!,. a '�uatitutionaj.ly Owaad shafIed .''lit gray (:o
t�c-rxt�e "exSsr.i-g ♦,7-;--.n developm-ant and otl:Ler areas." 'Within that arE-.,I,
i)otyfik,ei, a).-e p(,5:tIons of o-pen, pro-crty:
thr, Arboretum, Ssli
C00-'t'e, .9thleric fielcl-z,, --L(-1 tt!e like W�'; 01ft all of ctcnfore--
The Board of Dire—ors
September 7, 1976
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lands be similarly depicted -- as "Institutionally Owned Lands", shaded
in gray. The "open space" areas south of Junipero Serra Boulevard will
thus appear in the same way as does the open area of the golf course:
the space exists in both areas, but it would be inappropriate to imply
through any designation that either will be forever open.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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Robert R. Augsburg r
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Vice President for
Business & Finance
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Mayor Marguerite Leipzig
Vice Mayor Michaei J. Barrett ROOM
Councilmen� CITY COUNCIL
Mario Biagi F411111tF11111 FYI
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
Robert H. Bury
Bob Norris 4d 1 MARSHAL.L STREET
Bill Rhodes June 13, 1977
Fernando Vega
(No tape recording was made of this meeting)
Regular Meeting
The Council of the City of Redwood City met on this date at 7:30 p.m.
with Mayor Leipzig presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Biagi .
The Invocation was led by Councilman Rhodes.
Roll Call
Councilmen present: Barrett, Biagi , Bury, Norris, Rhodes, Vega
and Mayor Leipzig
Councilmen absent: None
Officials and staff present: City Manager Fales, City Attorney
Schricker, Assistant City Manager Smith, Finance Director Ference,
City Clerk Hildebrand and Planning Director Schroeter, City Librarian
Vollmayer, Police Chief Bold.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Vega,
approval of the Minutes of the Budget Study Session of June 4, 1977
and the City Council Meeting of June 6, 1977 as submitted.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Presentation of Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Plan
Dick shoo, representative to the MROSD from Redwood City, San
Carlos and part of Woodside, presented Herbert Grench, General
Manager of the District.
Herbert Grench, General Manager, MPROSD, advised that the Master
Plan which has been distributed to Council members and City staff
is in the draft stage. Mr. Grench displayed slides and commented
concerning the history and background of the District, the present
holdings of the District, plans to acquire additional acreage, and
the formulation of the Master Plan. Mr. Grench described the
scoring process used to evaluate all land in the District and the
use of shades of green on the general plan map to indicate desira-
bility for open space, the darkest shade being considered most
desirable.
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In response to questions regarding several plans of various agencies
relating to the Redwood City waterfront, Mr. Grench acknowledged
he was unfamiliar with them but believed the consultant (William
Spangler) might be acquainted with them, and noted that the con-
sultant had worked with cities within the District. In response
to question, City Manager Fales advised that neither he nor, to
his knowledge, anyone on his staff, had been contacted by any repre-
sentative of the District with regard to preparation of a Master
Plan.
In response to question regarding the District's designation in the
Master Plan of the tip of Redwood Peninsula as among the most de-
sirable open space, although considerable lands in the area have
already been released for open space and the remaining portions
are designated for development by those who have the authority to
do so, Mr. Grench suggested a mistake in coloring may have been
made.
Lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Grench and Mr. Fales commented
and replied to questions concerning whether or not the computer
used to designate desirability for open space was preprogrammed
with District bias; de possibilities of errors in the scoring
system; the fact that the Draft Master Plan is presented to Council
in a professional brochure rather than the usual draft style of a
work document; the high score given to "controlling urban form"
and the District's intent with regard to lands not within its juris-
di ctiont whether the District expects to usurp the planning func-
tions of other jurisdictions if their plans conflict with those of
the District; and the fact that the District has the power of
eminent domain.
It was pointed out that a majority of the citizens of Redwood City
opposed annexation to the District and City officials have made
attempts to de-annex but have not been allowed to do so. Attention
was called to the approximately $250,000 annual payment to the Dis-
trict by Redwood City taxpayers for open space with limited benefits
to them, while the Council must cut much needed park improvements
in the City from the Budget. In addition, it was mentioned that
other state and federal funds also appear to be available to the
District. Mr. Grench replied that acquisition cost of open space
is very high and stated that every site acquired by the District
is now open to the public without permit and has access from a
public road, contrary to former policy. He advised that cities
are encouraged to develop nature programs in the parks.
Discussion continued concerning the socio-economic impact on cities
in the District; the fact that in addition to the 10t property tax,
the land is removed from the taxrolls and cost of development and
programs and transportation to reach the lands is an additional
cost to already overburdened taxpayers; the fact that the District
was formed by vote of the people on an initiative measure, admittedly
not including the voters of Redwood City and some other cities; the
fact that many senior citizens fear increased property taxes will
force them to sell their homes; the federal and state legislation,
particularly with regard to sewage capacity, which is already con-
trolling urban growth; whether it is conscionable to expect low
income persons to pay for open space which is inaccessible to them
but protects the home values and views of those in high income areas;
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MOTION: Title having been read, Councilman Norris introduced the
following ordinance and moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, its
approval for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADOPTING THE FINAL
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 1977-JUNE 30, 1978; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND
EXPENDITURE OF ALL SUMS SET FORTH IN SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR
EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES, TRANSFERS, ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
AND CANCELLATION OF EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS; THE DISPOSITION OF
UNEXPENDED UNENCUMBERED MONEYS IN FUNDS AT CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR;
AMENDING THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS COLLECTED UNDER ARTICLE I ,
CHAPTER 32, OF THE REDWOOD CITY CODE; ADOPTING THE BUDGETS FOR
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NO. 1-64, NO. 1-65, NO. 2-65 AND
NO. 3-65 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1977-JUNE 30, 1978; AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1673, AS AMENDED, AND ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
The ordinance was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Consent Calendar
MOTION: Title having been read, Councilman Biagi moved, seconded
by Councilman Barrett, adoption of the previously Approved ordinance
and approval of all other items:
MOTION: to accept Park Terrace Subdivision improvements
(John Pellarin, Inc. ) (MINUTE ORDER NO. 77-123)
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL
PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF VETERANS BOULEVARD AND WALNUT STREET
Approval of warrants nos. 29930 through 30105, totaling
$245,703.21
Request of Councilman Bury to attend the Community Development
meeting of the League of California Cities in Los Angeles,
June 24, 1977 (MINUTE ORDER NO. 77-124)
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Written Communications
1. Letter of resignation from William J. Price, member of the
Planning Commission.
There being no objection, Mayor Leipzig ordered that the resig-
nation of Planning Commissioner William Price be accepted with
regret and that a Plaque of Distinguished Service in recognition
of his service to the City be prepared for presentation to him.
(Memo 6/14/77)
2. Letter with 79 signatures requesting assistance regarding
traffic problems at Fifth Avenue, Broadway and Dodge Drive
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the Council 's desire that the District not attempt to interject itself
into City planning; and the fact that the District has taxing authority
up to 10t on the tax rate and could reduce the present rate.
In response to suggestion of Councilman Rhodes, Mr. Grench agreed
to submit to the District Board for consideration the possibility of
establishing an advisory committee with a representative from each
city involved to consider such matters as the Draft Master Plan before
Board decisions are made. Mr. Grench's offer to send copies of
agendas and minutes of Board meetings to the City Clerk for distri-
bution to Council was accepted.
MOTION: Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, that
the City Council has received the Draft Open Space Plan of the Mid-
peninsula Regional Open Space District and after critical review
finds that the values assigned to the waterfront area do not reflect
an awareness of the social-economic realities of the area and do not
recognize the substantial areas that have already been set aside for
open space.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Biagi moved that Council does not agree with
the concept of the Open Space District.
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN: Upon advise of City Attorney Schricker that a
separate action would be more appropriate, Councilman Biagi withdrew
his amendment.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
(MINUTE ORDER NO. 77-122)
MOTION: Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, to re-
affirm that the Council is not in favor of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District; that it was not desired by voters of Redwood
City; and that the District is requested to reduce the 10t tax rate,
if it is within their power to do.
The motion carried by majority voice vote, Mayor Leipzig determining
that the vote was 6-1. (MINUTE ORDER NO. 77-122-A)
(The Council recessed from 9:12 to 9:24 p.m. )
Public Hearing - Annual Budget 1977-1978
Mayor Leipzig declared open at 9:25 p.m. the subject public hearing.
City Clerk Hildebrand reported that the Affidavit of Publication
of Notice of Hearing is on file in her office.
Mayor Leipzig referred to the Budget Study Sessions held on May 7,
14, 21 and June 4, 1977 and invited anyone present who wished to
speak to do so. No one wished to speak.
MOTION: Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Vega, to
close the public hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 9:26 p.m.
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Written Communications (continued)
Harvey Rutenberg, 1124 Fifth Avenue, and Victor A. Morton,
1112 Fifth Avenue, advised they were present and willing to
reply to any questions Council might have.
Mayor Leipzig advised that their communication will be re-
ferred to staff for investigation and report.
City Manager Fales advised that he had received a copy of the
letter and that in anticipation of the referral by Council , on
June 10, 1977 he directed a memorandum to the Director of
Public Works and the Police Department requesting an investi-
gation and report on the matter. (Memo 6/14/77)
Oral Communications
1. Vince Wanmayer, Redwood Shores Homeowners Association (RSHA)
displayed photographs of the conditions existing at the parks
under construction in Redwood Shores and urged that poten-
tially hazardous conditions be corrected.
City Manager Fales reported that he 'had received a request
from Councilman Norris on the status of the park improvements
on May 6 and had sent him on May 20 a detailed status report
prepared on May 18 by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Mr. Fales observed that the report has been made available
to Council and the public and that no change has occurred
since that date. Mr. Fales noted that the contractor is in
bankruptcy and the insurance company has accepted the re-
sponsibility to perform on the contract for development of
the parks.
In response to question, City Attorney Schricker advised that
improvements to the parks by the City would involve interference
with contractual arrangements and jeopardize the City's legal
position with regard to not wishing to waive the right to
require performance by the bonding company. Mr. Schricker
suggested that perhaps RSHA might wish to approach the Balboa
Insurance Company with their statements regarding dangerous
conditions on the park sites.
Jack Penn, 367 Quay Lane, commented concerning possible hazards
existing on the park sites and urged that the condition be
corrected.
Executive Session
MOTION: Councilman Bury moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi , to
adjourn to executive session for the purpose of considering matters
of litigation and to reconvene solely for the purpose of adjourning.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The Council adjourned to executive session at 9:45 p.m.
Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the Council adjourned
at 10:05 p.m.
JACQUELINE C. HILDEBRAND
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6/13/77
(Meeting 77-30
Agenda item No. 2)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
December 7 , 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Committee on Structures and Improvements
SUBJECT: Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands
Dear Colleagues:
The Committee has met six times on the subject of policies
on structures and improvements. Those members of the public
who had expressed special interest in the Comittee ' s work
and Mrs. Kaiser of the State Historical Resources Commission
were invited to attend the last meeting. The Committee has
attempted to work into our final report some of the recommen-
dations gained from the last session, especially from Mrs.
Kaiser ' s letter (see attached) .
Some of the recommended policies are intentionally general
for the reason that we wished to leave some flexibility for
the staff in recommending to the Board retention of structures.
For example, budget allocations may not be sufficient in some
years, particularly if the District receives unanticipated
gifts of land containing structures.
The Policy Statement refers to emergency situations and
public notice as specified in the Land Use and Management
Planning Process document before a decision is made to re-
move a major structure. In #3, (Improvements which Contri-
bute to the Character of the Site) the policy again refers
to the Planning Process document in notifying and consul-
ting on historic preservation. In order to specify the
procedures in these areas, the Committee is prepared to
work with staff in developing appropriate amendments to
the Land Use and Management Planning Process document re-
commended to the Board.
Recommendations :
1. Adopt Policies on Structures and Improvements
2 . Direct Committee to work with staff in the development
of proposed amendments to the Land Use and Management
Planning Process document on the subjects of defining
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emergency situations, procedures for public notif-
ication and definition of historic structures before
demolitions occur.
3. Direct Committee to continue work on the subjects of
special uses, concessions, and leases at pleasure of
the Board.
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December 5, 1977
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Directors, Committee on Structures and Improvements
375 Distel Circle , Suite D-1
Los Altos, Ca. 94022
Dear Directors Duffy , Hanko and Shelley :
As a person supportive of the programs and objectives of the
Nlidpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I read with interest
the proposed draft of the District' s Policy on Structures and
Improvements which was dated December 1 . This letter is in
response to that statement.
I can agree with the opening sentence that the District' s
primary function is to acquire open space and to preserve the
Peninsula' s valuable natural resources. However, as I under-
stand what follows, it says that the District is not in the
business of conservation of the area' s cultural heritage . If
a site acquired is determined to have some historically or
architecturally valuable structures attached to it, the
District basically plans to assume little or no obligation to
see that these significant portions of the environment are
preserved along with the site .
What I gather from the wording being submitted for considera-
tion by the Board is that the District is planning to impose
late 20th century concepts on what is immediately important to
society now, and that has to do with open space preservation.
I believe that emphasis being placed on such immediate prior-
ities when our nation is looking at irreplaceable assets as a
whole is shortsighted and not in keeping with higher-minded
priorities at the state and federal levels. President Caeter' s
direction to the Secretary of the Interior to come up with a
program such as the National Heritage Trust more closely con-
forms to our country ' s position of stewardship for cultural
and natural resources.
The District 's policy ought not to state such a negative approach.
Rather, there are many positive ways to deal with the situations
this organization will find presented to it as it goes forward
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to fulfill its stated function. The policy should strongly
state that if a site is determined to have significant value
to the region, every possible effort to retain and reuse the
existing portions of the built environment at the site will
be assumed by the District.
Also, as policy, the kinds of processes to determine the
feasibility of this type of conservation should be fully
enumerated. For example , who makes the decision of cultural
value--perhaps it is to be the Executive Director in consul-
tation with the County Heritage Commissions and the State Office
of Historic Preservation. This would best be spelled out in
the statement. Then, selection of those historic properties
which the District will consider saving should be expected to
qualify as meeting the criteria of some accepted program or
survey such as the National Register of Historic Places.
Third, the policy should specify what is meant by the words:
"when a structure acquired does not detract significantly from
the open space character of the sitey
I believe the Mlidpeninsula Regional Open Space District incurs
an obligation to conserve significant str4,9tux.es on the National
Register or eligible for listing" on the Register w;ie titer tncy
are incompakible with the open space character of the site or
not. It is similar to the case where a developer acquired land
and wishes to demolish valuable properties in order to begin
new construction. California Environmental Quality Act guide-
lines shall apply to the District as owner of significant sites
just as they do to private development. With the availability
of federal funding through the National Register program and
the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, there is every reason for the
District to begin to make efforts to preserve and find new uses
for qualifying structures. It can be positive , rather than an
unnecessary burden for the District.
In closing, I am sorry that another meeting precludes my ability
to meet with you today. I welcome the opportunity to assist you
in your work and congratulate you for attempting to deal with
this important issue in such a straightforward manner.
Sincerely,
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 8 , 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Committee on Structures and Improvements
(K. Duffy, N. Hanko and E. Shelley)
SUBJECT: Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands
Introduction: In the process of fulfilling its primary function
of acquiring open space, the District also becomes the owner
of structures and other improvements of varying condition, use-
fulness and value. Some of these improvements are appropriate
to the open space around them, and others are not. Frequently,
structures have some degree of historical value. As use of
District lands increases, there will be additional pressure
on the District to construct new facilities such as recreatinal
buildings and parking lots. Since there are many costs in-
volved with the maintenance, patrol and liability of structures ,
it is important that the District establish a policy for the
use, construction and/or removal of structures on District
lands. Information on specific structures and their use, poten-
tial uses and final disposition will be found in the specific
site plans. The following policy statements are intended as
a guide for the staff in the preparation of such specific site
plans to be approved by the Board.
A. Definitions.
For the purpose of these policies , improvements will include
all constructions such as buildings, recreation and sani-
tary facilities, utility structures, dams, fences and gates ,
roads, trails and parking lots.
B. Policy Statement.
All structures and other improvements existing on District
lands at the time of acquisition are potential resources
and as such will be considered for retention and will be
addressed in the site plan. In other than emergency situ-
ations, public notice will be given as specified in the
land use and management planning process before the decision
is made to remove a major structure. The District will
retain and maintain or build a structure or other improvement
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only if it is complementary to the objectives of the Dis-
trict outlined in the Basic Policy. Important consider-
ations in the decision to retain an improvement will be
its compatibility with the open space character of the
site, its potential financial burden to the District in
terms of liability and management, and its proposed use.
Existing structures which have identified potential uses
may be retained for an indefinite period as stated in the
use and management plan for the site. Other improvements
will be removed from the site as soon as it is economically
feasible within the constraints of the land management
budget. The time scale for the removal will be determined
on the basis of both the cost of removal and the degree
of negative impact on the site.
C. Discussion.
(1) Improvements Used for Site Protection and management:
(i.e. Ranger Station, Ranger and Caretaker Residences,
Equipment and Water Storage Facilities , Fences and Gates)
If it is deemed necessary or desirable to have a
ranger station or ranger (caretaker) residence in
order to properly care for the site, the decision to
use an existing structure or to build a new structure
should be made on the basis of cost effectiveness
and site compatibility. When a structure is used
as a ranger or caretaker residence, rental will be
at fair market value minus the value of services
rendered to the District. Allowances may be made for
the fact available facilities may exceed the actual
need of the occupant.
Some improvements such as fences, gates, equipment
and water storage facilities may be acquired for
the proper maintenance and protection of a site. Such
improvements will be constructed and/or maintained
as required.
(2) Improvements for Public Utilization of the Site :
(i.e. , Education and Recreation Facilities, Youth
Hostels, Restrooms , Drinking Water, Trails , Roads ,
Bridges and Parking Lot)
Because the District' s principal role is that of
providing low intensity recreational uses of its lands,
improvements such as trails and parking lots will be
considered as part of each site plan. Improvements
which have potential for more intensive recreational
or environmental and historic educational use will
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also be considered for rentention or construction;
however, the willingness of other agencies to bear
any major costs of construction and/or management
will be an important consideration.
Facilities required for the health and safety of
the public will be constructed and maintained only
as required. In emergency cases, the staff will
have discretion for immediate mitigation of hazards.
(3) Improvements which Contribute to the Character of
the Site: (i. e. , Buildings with Unique Historical
or Architectural Merit, Barns , Sheds and Fences)
In order for the Board to determine the historical,
cultural or architectural significance of a structure,
the District will notify and consult such agencies
as specified in the land use and management planning
process. If a structure is listed on the National
Register for Historic Places , every effort will be
made to preserve and find uses for it. When a
structure not on the National Register is found to
have local significance, the District will attempt
to retain it provided that there is a reasonable
expectation that any major costs of restoration,
maintenance and operation will be borne by other
public agencies, private means or special funding
programs available to the District.
Some structures associated with agriculture or other
former uses of the site can contribute significantly
to the site without detracting from its open space
character. When economically feasible within the
constraints of the land management budget, examples
of these structures will be retained, maintained, and
whenever possible put to use.
(4) Improvements as Income Sources :
Structures will not be maintained or constructed
soley for the purpose of producing revenue. Rentals
may be employed to maintain a structure which is being
retained for another potential use or on a temporary
basis in order to help defray the cost of removal of
an undesirable structure. When a structure is tem-
porarily retained for the purpose of revenue pro-
duction, it should be rented for the fair market
value consistent with possible special restrictions
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due to its location on open space lands , and its
availability should be advertised through normal
channels generally used for this purpose, i.e. ,
newspaper advertisement.
(5) Improvements Used for Agriculture and Other Special Uses :
Agricultural use which is consistant with the open
space use of a site is encouraged by the District.
Improvements for agriculture or other special uses
will be retained or constructed as approved by the
Board and stated in the site plan.
M-77-205
(Meeting 77-30
iA. Agenda item No.3)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 8 , 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Feasibility of Retaining Two Substandard
Structures on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Attached is the Land Manager' s report (R-77-55) , regarding
the feasibility of retaining two substandard structures on
the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
I concur with the Land Manager' s recommendation. It would
be particularly unfortunate if substantial costs went into
maintaining one or both of the structures in their present
location (i.e. , remote from the potential caretaker' s cottage)
only to have them vandalized or create costly management
problems.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 3, 1977
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Feasibility of Retaining Two Substandard Structures
on Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Introduction: At the Board meeting of November 22, 1977
staff was directed to investigate the feasibility of retaining
two of the small structures located on the Monte Bello open
Space Preserve for use in association with a cultural inter-
pretive exhibit. In addition, Director N. Hanko has since
requested that staff retain the garden areas on the site
for similar purposes.
Discussion:
A. City of Palo Alto Safety Codes and Building Requirements.
1. Residential Use: Although during the discussion at
the Board meeting of November 22 it was emphasized
that it was completely impractical to retain these
buildings for residential use, I am outlining the
types of standards that would have to be met in
order to bring them up to residential use, should
that become part of the discussion.
The City of Palo Alto would require normal building
standards be met in all regards. This would include:
a) The structural integrity of the building must meet
the standards described in the Alquist-Priolo State
Guidelines, which include a full foundation designed
by an engineering geologist and complete structural
stability of the building. In addition, the normal
requirements of the Uniform Building Code would apply.
b) The bathroom must include a toilet and a shower or
bathtub.
c) There must be a kitchen area.
d) The septic system must meet all City of Palo Alto
Health Code standards.
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e) The heating system must meet City of Palo Alto
standards .
f) Buildings must connect to the City of Palo Alto water
system, or must use water from an approved well.
g) The structure must meet insulation standards set forth
in the Uniform Building Code.
2 . Non-Residential Use: Discussion with the City of Palo Alto
staff indicates that a compromise of Uniform Building Code
and City standards could be made if the buildings were be-
ing retained as part of the landscape or as a sculptural
object. In this category there are still some minimum
standards that would be required by the building inspection
department. They are:
a ) A foundation (not up to the standards required by the
Alquist-Priolo Act) would be required to give the
building a solid structural base and to prevent further
deterioration due to earth-wood contact.
b) Structural aspects would require stiffening of the walls,
either by the incorporation of diagonal bracing or ply-
wood sheathing to give sheer strength to the walls of the
building.
c) The building must be secured so the public could not
enter it, either by having glass in all of the windows
that now have plastic, or by removing the existing
glass and plastic and installing plywood in their place.
d) The roof material on the structure must be fire resis-
tant or fire retardant.
Conditions required by the fire department would be:
a) The buildings should be moved from their present loca-
tion under a tree canopy, because a fire could easily
spread to the adjacent vegetation. They should be
moved to a open area that would not permit easy spread-
ing of fire to surrounding vegetation.
b) Buildings must be accessible to fire equipment on
City of Palo Alto and District vehicles.
B. Cost of Meeting City Requirements.
1. Residential Use-No cost estimate has been prepared but
it would be far in excess of 2. (below) :
2. a) Structure #7
Improved in existing location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,400
Moved elsewhere on site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 , 300
TOTAL #7 $10,700
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b) Structure #15
Improved in existing location $11, 600
Moved elsewhere on site 8 ,400
TOTAL #15 $20 ,000
c) Retaining both structures #7 and #15
Improved in existing location $17 ,900
Moved elsewhere on site 12 ,700
TOTAL #7 and #15 $30 ,600
Estimates have been prepared by a licensed contractor, who
will be at the Board meeting to answer any specific questions
relating to these estimates ( see attachment A).
C. Ongoing Management and Liability Implications of Structures.
It is impossible to determine an exact cost for the ongoing
maintenance of buildings of this type. It is unclear how much
of an attraction they would be to people trying to enter them,
and whether they are likely to be vandalized (such as having
glass windows broken) . A major point to address here is the
degree of effort the District is willing to expend in preserv-
ing the buildings. The materials used, the nature of the
construction - even with the addition of the City requirements
does not mean that these buildings will be maintenance-free .
They will likely require ongoing maintenance on a yearly basis
and should eventually be almost completely rebuilt if the
intent is to keep them as very permanent features on the site.
D. Location.
Given the City' s concern about fire safety and accessibility
for fire equipment, and the District' s responsibility to patrol
any such structure on a site, it appears that moving of the
structure (s) is necessary. While the decision of a precise
location for any such structure should wait until a use and
management plan is adopted for the site, at this time it appears
that they should be located within the site near the main access
road, away from any vegetation that a fire could spread to,
and also sited to blend as harmoniously as possible with the
natural landscape.
E. Alternatives.
a) Remove both buildings from the site as soon as
possible .
b) Retain one building. In this case it appears that
building #7 (tower building) is the cheaper and more
practical one to retain. Since the recommendation
is that if a building is retained it should be moved
to a different location on the site, it is recommended
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the building could be taken apart and stored in
the white garage building that was retained until
the use and management plan for the site has been
adopted and the specific location for the build-
ing has been determined.
c) Retain both buildings. In the event the Board
decides that the two buildings should be retained,
it is recommended that the buildings be taken down
and stored in the same manner as described in b )
above.
d) The buildings could remain on the site in their
present locations, depending upon City of Palo Alto
actions, but boarded up to preclude any public access
until such time as the use and management plan is
adopted. This action would, however, be in violation
of the building department order to remove the sub-
standard structures. In addition, the fire liability
and hazard remains, and the liability for people being
injured while trying to enter the buildings remains
also.
F. Insurance.
During discussions regarding the Fremont Older house, it
was pointed out that the District' s current insurance pre-
miums are based on an open space agency status which is
allowed because of the lack of buildings and facilities on
our sites. The retention of any individual buildings such
as the older House, or of these buildings, can only increase
the likelihood that the District will eventually have the
same type of insurance premium as a more traditional park
agency. The relationship between the District' s insurance
premium rate and Santa Clara County' s is that the County' s
is 500% hihger.
G. Gardens.
The rationale for maintaining the gardens is that they
would be a cultural feature. The problem is that of main-
taining vegetable or flower gardens on open space land is
that is that cultivation and maintenance are required, if
they are to be retained as productive gardens. If the gar-
den area were preserved, without any attempt to maintain cul-
tivation, the exposed soil area would likely generate non-
grassland species of plants. In addition, the fencing and
debris is an interruption in the natural landscape.
Recommendation:
1. Garden Area - It is recommended that all the garden areas
be cleared and replanted in grass as is being done with
the former building sites.
2 . Structures - It is recommended that the two remaining
structures be removed immediately because of the ongoing
liability and fire hazard, the short term costs of rehabil-
itation (from $6, 000 - $30, 000) , and long term management
costs which, while not directly ascertainable, will
only increase the management burden on the District.
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opening of Site:
At this time staff is prepared to open the site as described
in the previously adopted interim Use and Management Plan,
i.e. , hikers-no permits, equestrian-permits, on approximately
January 1, 1978. This opening date assumes the Board reaches a
decision on the two remaining substandard structures.
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M-77-207
(Meeting 77-30
Agenda item No. 4)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 9 , 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Authorization to Create and Fill Patrol
Ranger Position
Attached is the Land Manager's report (R-77-55) to me on
the Authorization to Create and Fill Patrol Ranger Position.
At this time it is recommended that the Board authorize
the creation and filling of an additional Patrol Ranger
position and the use of contingency funds for this position.
It is further recommended that staff be authorized to
expend up to $5,800 in contingency funds for a temporary
Construction Ranger if deemed necessary by staff.
HG: jg
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R-77-55
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 7, 1977
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Autt=ization to ('r6ate and Fill Patrol Ranger Position
Introduction:
The District permanent Ranger staff currently consists of
1 supervising Ranger, 2 Patrol Rangers and 1 Construction
Ranger. This has proven to be inadequate for providing both
effective patrol coverage and good supervision of construction
and maintenance projects. In order to allow flexibility in
ranger staffing, the Board concurred through the Budget and
Action Plan in the addition of two contingent ranger positions,
one for patrol and one for construction, beginning after January
1, 1978. We are now requesting the Board' s approval to hire
people to fill both of these positions.
Discussion: The current staff of four Rangers performs three
broad job functions :
1) Supervising Ranger - Eric Mart occupies this posi-
tion. His time is divided between management func-
tions, field supervision, and actual patrol and main-
tenance activities. At present the management and
field supervising responsibilities take up about 60%
to 300 of his time. The CETA positions account for
a substantial portion of this time.
2) Patrol Rangers - The District currently employees
two full-time patrol rangers. Judy Frosch is current-
ly working Monday through Friday. Bob Garcia has
been working on weekends only for the past three
months. He had requested this reduction in work time
so that he could attend graduate school during the
Fall semester. He is scheduled to return to full-time
status in January. He may, however, decide to devote
full time to his graduate studies in which case he
will be resigning his position with the District.
If this happens he will be replaced with a full-time
employee. Bob and Judy bear the main responsibility
for patrolling all nine District sites, seven days
a week from dawn until dusk, including special assign-
ment for night work. The patrol function is current-
ly supplemented by the use of a temporary employee,
a Ranger Technician - Russ Irvin. Russ is currently
R-77-55 Page two
working 2 days a week and assists in covering on
holidays. He was full-time during the summer.
Russ will be leaving the District in January to
attend school full-time.
3) Construction Ranger - The District now employs one
full-time Construction Ranger - Jim Boland. Jim' s
principal responsiblity is the field implementation
of many construction and major maintenance projects.
He also occasionally supervises the three CETA-funded
Ranger Aides and the two part-time non-CETA Ranger
Aides. In addition, Jim is responsible for the day
day management of the shop and the care and mainten-
ance of the District' s tools and field equipment.
There has been, over the past year, a significant increase in
both the number of sites and acres owned by the District and
in the public use of those sites. This has meant an increased
workload in the construction and maintenance area as use and
management plans are implemented, and a marked increase in
the number of enforcement problems on our sites. It seems
likely that both of these trends are going to continue.
Patrol Positions. The District' s patrol coverage, while adequate
in the past, has become marginal with this new increase in use.
The acquisition and development of such sites as Los Trancos,
the Duveneck property and the Burns/Eldridge property has great-
ly increased our patrol responsibilities.There has never been<:sufficient
patrol personnel to provide dawn to dusk coverage every day of
the week. This was true even when Russ Irvin was working full-
time during the summer and the District had effectively, three
full-time patrol personnel. It should be pointed out that the
District tries to provide dawn to dusk coverage because this
coincides with the hours that our sites are open. The early
morning hours are also the time when many illegal activities
principally poaching seem to take place.
Below is a seven day schedule showing three full-time patrol
personnel.
Three Patrol Ranger Schedule
Employee Sun. ikon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
1 late off off early early early early
2 early early off off late late late
3 late late late late off off late
Total #
Working 3 2 1 2 2 2 3
Shift Hours
early = dawn through afternoon
late = afternoon through sunset
Note: The above example is for a week in which no employees are on
vacation, taking a paid holiday, on a training assignment or
absent due to illness.
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R-77-55 Page three
This schedule appears to ensure that at least one person will
be on from dawn to dusk every day of the week. There is
some overlapping of shifts during the busiest part of the day,
the afternoon, but problems with this schedule develop when
days off, holidays, vacations, training assignments, and sick
leave are considered. On any day except Saturday and Sunday
there is no depth to cover such conflicts. In other words,
if someone is on vacation, we lose 50% of our coverage on
at least two workdays each week and have the potential to lose
all of our coverage on Tuesdays. It is improtant to consider
the fact that we are attempting to provide dawn to dusk patrol
coverage for 365 days a year and that each permanent, full-
time employee does not work on about 132 days of that 365. This
is the time that they are either taking normal days off, vaca-
tion time or paid holidays. Since it requires at least two
people working each day to provide dawn to dusk patrol coverage,
the District could be potentially understaffed for about 1/3
of the year. Four full-time patrol personnel would help alle-
viate this problem.
Four Patrol Ranger Schedule
Employee Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
1 off off early early early early early
2 early early off off late late late
3 late late late late late off off
4 late late late off off late late
Total #
Working 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
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The fourth position in the above schedule gives the District
the depth to cover our patrol responsibilities in the event
of sickness, vacation, etc. It almost ensures the District
of maintaining at least one patrol Ranger in the field, from
dawn until dusk, every day of the year. It would also give
us some depth in terms of preparing for holidays and special
events that require more patrol people to be in the field.
It is important to consider that temporary and part-time
people such as Ranger Aides and the CETA employees are not
properly trained for law enforcement and fire fighting duties
Patrol requires trained personnel with a strong committment
to the District. Permanent employees can better provide these
services than temporary employees.
Construction Positions._
In addition to increased patrol requirements, the District has
faced larger and more numerous maintenance and construction
projects as we begin to implement our site use and management
plans. Having only one full-time Construction Ranger meant that
we have no one to turn to on the 132 days of the year that
that person is not working. This has cut into both the
effectiveness of the field supervision of both the Ranger
and Construction Aides and it has slowed the pace at which
the District completed its construction and maintenance pro-
jects. A second Construction Ranger position will give the
District the necessary personnel to adequately supervise
our current field projects as well as those anticipated during
the next year. This additional Construction R.Anger will also
make it possible to divide the District maintenance crews
consisting of the Aides and CETA employees with each crew
being supervisied by a Construction Ranger. It then becomes
possible to have crews working on different projects concur-
rently throughout the District. This would add much needed
flexibility to the District's construction and maintenance cap-
ibilities. It is also possible that semi-skilled and skilled
volunteers could also be used more effectively with the increased
supervision available with a second Construction Ranger.
In summary, it appears that the size of the permanent full-time
Ranger staff at present, should be as follows :
1 Supervising Ranger
4 Patrol Rangers
2 Construction Rangers
R-77-55 Page five
The number of temporary Ranger Aides would fluctuate with
the seasonal work load, and range between two and eight
people.
This would enable the District to provide a near optimum
patrol service. The District will also be better prepared
to implement work projects, such as the sign program at
Fremont Older, the clean up and opening of the Burns/Eldridge
and Duveneck properties, the grazing project at Permanente
Creek and all the various aspects of the use and management
plans approved by the Board.
At present there are budgeted funds to add only the third
Patrol Ranger and the second Construction Ranger. The fourth
Patrol Ranger could not be added until the next fiscal year.
At present, , it appears possible, to adequately meet the need
of a second Construction Ranger with the hiring of a tempor-
ary employee through the end of FY 77-78 . This would enable
the District to complete work projects currently in progress
on the recent 760 acre addition to Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve. If it later appears that this position should
be made permanent, staff will return with an in-depth report
on this matter.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board authorize
the General Manager to recruit and hire one additional per-
manent Patrol Ranger, at the present salary range of $12 ,400
to $16, 240. It is further recommended that the Board author-
ize the expenditure of contingency funds to allow the hiring
of a temporary Construction Ranger if deemed necessary by
staff.
JO:pl
M-77-208
(Meeting 77-30
AA, Agenda item No. 5)
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11AIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 9, 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: ordering of District Vehicle
Attached is the Land Managers report (R-77-56) to me dated
December 8, regarding the Ordering of District Vehicle •
It is recommended that the Board adopt the recommendation
authorizing the General Manager to purchase a new 3/4 ton
ton four-wheel drive pickup truck and accompanying equipment.
It is further recommended that the Board approve the expendi-
ture of up to $10,000 in contingency funds for this purchase
and that the purchase be made through the State of California, .
Department of General Services , or if a satisfactory vehicle
is is not available through General Services, it would be
purchased locally through competitive bidding.
HG:pl
-77-56
dA.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 8, 1977
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Ordering of District Vehicle
Introduction: The District' s budget for FY 1977/78 includes
contingent funding for an additional ranger vehicle. At this
time staff is requesting authorization to purchase such a vehicle.
Discussion: Currently the District has a marginally adequate
ratio of vehicles to field staff, and efficiency is drastically
reduced when a vehicle is being repaired.
Existing Vehicles and Staff
Permanent Positions Vehicle Use
Site insppction, materials
Planner Courier transport, administration,
tours
Patrol, administration,
Supervising Ranger Wagnnc�gzs-r land tours
Patrol Ranger 4x4 Pickup Patrol, minor maintenance _
Patrol Ranger 4x4 Pickup Patrol, minor maintenance
Construction Ran2er 4x4 Pickup Construction Projects
Temporary Positions
(3) CETA-Funded Above vehicles Patrol and maintenance
Construction Aides supplemental supplementing permanent
to permanent staff
(1) Ranger Techni - staff use, also
cian VW Thing generally
used exclusively
(2) Construction by temporary personnel
Aides (part- time)
R-77-56 Page 2
The relationships shown on this chart are not rigid, but are meant
to reflect perferred use. Frequently they must be changed to reflect
available vehicles and staff.
In order to maintain a near optimum degree of staff efficiency it is
recommended that an additional vehicle be ordered at this time. This
is needed to complement the 2 new requested ranger positions , the
fourth CETA-funded construction aide position, and to allow for
responsible patrol during the coming summer, particularly since fire
hazard may be extreme during the summer if the present drought continues.
Proposed Vehicles and Staff
Permanent Positions Vehicle Use
Planner Courier Site Inspection, material
hauling, administration
Supervising Ranger Wagoneer Patrol, Maintenance,
administration, tours
Patrol Ranger 4x4 Pickup Patrol and Maintenance
Patrol Ranger 4x4 Pickup Patrol and Maintenance
Patrol Ranger 4x4 Pickup Patrol and Maintenance
(2) Construction Rangers Share 4x4 Pickup Maintenance Projects
(4) CETA-Funded Con- Use VW Thing and Construction, maintenance,
struction Aides share vehicles as limited patrol
(2) Construction Aides available
(Part-time)
Most vehicles are in use every day, excepting weekends when fewer
aides are on duty. Since individual staff members are often involved
in projects occurring simultaneously throughout the District, it is often
difficult for Rangers to double up and share a vehicle.
The above chart shows that the ratio of staff to vehicles will continue
to be disapportionate (more staff than vehicles) , particularly when
a vehicle breaks down or is being serviced. This situation can be
minimized by having the four CETA-funded construction aides assigned
primarily to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve through the end of our
grant period (approximately one year) .
The vehicle to be ordered would be a four-wheel drive 3/4 ton pickup
truck. Anticipated delivery would be approximately April of 1978 .
R-77-56 Page 3
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board authorize the
General Manager to purchase a new 3/4 ton four-wheel drive pickup
truck, including special body, fire and radio equipment, and to
expend up to $10,000 for this purchase. The vehicle is to be
purchased through the State of California, Department of General
Services, or if a satisfactory vehicle is not available through
General Services, it would be purchased locally through competitive
bidding.
M-77-206
(Meeting 77-30
Agenda item No. 6)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 9 , 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Ordering of Radio Equipment
Attached is the Land Manager's report (R-77-53) on Ordering
of Radio Equipment.
It is recommended that the Board authorize staff to contract
with the lowest bidder, as already determined through Santa
Clara County's purchasing procedures to purchase radio equip-
ment outlined for a total amount not to exceed $41,000. It
is also recommended that contingency funds of $41,000 be
allocated for this purpose. It must be pointed out that
the $50,000 in contingency funds in the budget was intended
to be for expansion of the system into San Mateo County but
that of the requested $41,000 , $22 ,550 will be used for over-
all system improvements , not specifically in connection with
San Mateo County. The affect of this and other recommen-
dations for expenditure of contingency funds will probably
mean that the land management budget guidelinesfor the Santa
Clara County portion of tax revenues will be exceeded
fiscal year (12.4% expenditures, perhaps, as opposed to an
11. 7% guideline) .
HG:jg
R-77-53
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
December 6 , 1977
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Ordering of Radio Equipment
Introduction: The Budget for FY 1977/78 includes a contin-
gency of $50, 000 to modify our radio system to incorporate
the frequency used by San Mateo County Parks and Recreation
Department and to provide for some expansion of our own
system, if compatible with the changes needed for incorpor-
ation of the San Mateo County frequency.
The District currently uses Santa Clara County Frequency 12,
which we share with both the Santa Clara County Parks and
Recreation Department and Santa Clara Valley Water District.
It has proven to be invaluable for field operations to be
on the same frequency as Santa Clara County Parks . The
District's approach to operations has been one of cooperation
and mutual aid with other agencies, and a shared radio fre-
quency facilitates this approach.
Discussion:
A. Conversion to San Mateo County Frequency. Since the
annexation of southern San Mateo County, it has become
increasingly apparent that having a similar cooperative
and mutual aid arrangement with San Mateo County Parks
Department would eventually be desirable. It was, there-
fore, recommended and approved as a contingency in this year' s
budget that the District expand its radio capabilities to be
able to transmit and receive on the San Mateo County Parks fre-
quency as well as Santa Clara County' s. Towards this
end, the District has negotiated and entered into an
agreement with the GSA Communications Department of
San Mateo County allowing the District access to the
San Mateo County Parks frequency.
During discussions with Santa Clara and San Mateo County
communications departments, staff determined that it
would be feasible, while making the changes in radio
R-77-53 Page two
equipment, to add two additional frequencies at negligible
cost, i.e. , $4 per crystal or $8 per radio unit. The
two frequencies that would be included are:
1. "Fire White" - this is a mutual aid frequency used
by all fire departments in the District and allows
for excellent coordination at a fire scene, when
units of more than one agency are involved.
2. MROSD frequency which would be assigned exclusively
to the District.
Currently, we share frequencies with Santa Clara County
and will share San Mateo County frequencies, but we do
not have any permanent legal right to them. In the event
that either county should radically change technical aspects
of their system or if the amount of traffic made joint use
impossible, the District could be without a radio fre-
quency.
At this time a local frequency is available and we have
received preliminary approval of assignment to the Dis-
trict of this frequency. The cost of conversion to
include these four requencies would be $8 , 310 and the
cost of converting the five existing mobile units would be
$9, 200 . This would allow for the addition of the San
Mateo County Park and Recreation, "fire white" and exclu-
sive District frequencies. The total cost for this con-
version would be $17, 510.
B. Additional Equipment - Three Mobile Units. Currently the
Land Manager uses a private vehicle for District activities.
The ability of the Land Manager to communicate with the
office and field personnel by radio is needed and would
greatly increase effective communications. In addition,
in the event an existing radio were damaged in an accident
or needed for a new or rental vehicle, it would take
approximately 3 months to order and receive a new one,
which makes it advisable to have a spare mobile unit kept
in stock. Also the currently owned District ,-Ford
Courier requires a mobile unit. The price for these
three units would be $3, 330 per unit, or $9,660.
C. Portable Hand-held Radios. Currently, when field staff
i-eaves-, a vehicle they are out of radio communication.
Most other park agencies, including the National Park
Service, State Parks , East Bay Regional Park District,
Santa Clara County and City of Palo Alto Foothills Park,
have small portable radios that are carried by staff when
in the field.
R-77-53 Page three
Such a "walking capability" becomes increasingly important
as more trails are opened on District sites. Also, ranger
staff living on sites can be assigned these radios so that
they can reach county communications in the event of a
problem during the evening hours. Eight such radios are
required for current and anticipated staff. The total
cost of these units would be $12 , 391 , broken down as
follows :
8 hand-held portable radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,800
8 cases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
8 antennae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
1 10 unit charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
4 1 unit chargers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
4 spare batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
$12,891
One radio will be available in the main office, four at
the Ranger Office (for use by field crews) , and three at
Ranger residences on sites enabling these staff to con-
LY tact County Communications during the evening hours.
Staff Which Would Share Portable Hand-held Radios
Existing Requested Additional Staff
1 Land Manager 1 Patrol Ranger
1 Planner 1 -Construction Ranger
1 Supervising Ranger
2 Patrol Rangers
1 Construction Ranger
4 CETA Ranger Aides
2 Ranger Aides
12 subtotal 2 subtotal
TOTAL 14
Summary of Costs :
Conversion to San Mateo County Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 , 510
Additional Equipment - Three Mobile Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 , 660
Portable Hand-held Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..12 , 891
TOTAL $40, 061
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board authorize staff
to contract with the lowest bidder, as already determined through
Santa Clara County's purchasing procedures, to purchase the radio
equipment outlined above for a total amount not to exceed $41, 000 .
M-77-203
(Meeting 77-30
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1%101 Agenda item No. 7)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 6, 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Possible Cancellation of Second Regular
Meeting in December
The second Regular Meeting in December is now scheduled
for December 28 . Since there appear to be no urgent
matters requiring Board consideration at that time, and
members of the public will' be busy with holiday plans,
it is recommended that the Board cancel the December 28
meeting. If an urgent matter comes up, a Special Meeting
can be scheduled.
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C-77-25
December 14 , 1977
Meeting 77-30
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
# Amount Name Desc=i tiori
419 $ 577. 51 Techni-Graphics, Inc. Printing-Stationery
420 19. 61 P. G. & E. Utilities-Permanente Creek &
Picchetti
421 41. 26 Best Products Co. , Inc. Film & Calculator
422 38. 15 Manpower Temporary Services Temporary Office Help
423 13. 31 Jim Boland District Vehicle Expense
424 41. 19 Bancroft-Whitney Co. Library-Real Estate Law
425 489. 00 County of Santa Clara Professional Services
426 1. 590. 14 Golden State Title Company Escrow Costs-Archdiocese
Property
427 2 ,549. 00 Stanley R. Norton Legal Services--Burns &
Miscellaneous Expenses
428 15. 00 Ecology Law Quarterly Subscription
429 37. 06 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Field Supplies
430 36 .77 Del Woods Field Supplies
+431 34. 25 Your Exchange Secretary Answering Service
432 1,013. 94 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies & Improvements
Permanente Creek
433 23. 56 Jon Webster Electric Lights-Ranger Office
:434 41. 96 Recreational Equipment Inc. Field Supplies-Uniforms
435 112. 87 Young & Associates Office Supplies
436 29. 02 Ellie Huggins Duplicating Expense
437 35. 48 New England Business Service, Inc. Office Supplies
438 4. 69 Peninsula Blueprint Service Mapping Supplies
439 26. 86 University Art Center Office & Mapping Supplies
440 138. 24 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Field Equipment
441 556. 39 Minton's Lumber & Supply Improvements-Ranger Office
442 273. 46 Mac Cal Company Improvements-Permanente. Creek
Fremont Older, Los Trancos &
Black Mountain
43 34. 79 Austen's Laundry Field Supplies-Uniforms
44 80. 00 First American Title Insurance Co. Preliminary Report &
Property Indentification
145 1,141. 34 Terminix of Northern California Improvement-Picchetti
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446 $ 606. 64 B & H Equipment Field Equipment Purchase &
Field Equipment Rental
, 447 206. 00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Utilities-Permanente Creek
448 470. 22 Joseph J. Taylor & Associates, Inc. Improvements-Permanente Cree.,
' 449 208. 95 San Jose Art, Paint, & Wallpaper Improvements-Permanente Cree
& Mapping Supplies
', 450 6. 00 Lawrence Tire Service District Vehicle Expense
II451 198. 09 Birnie Lumber & Fence Co. Improvements-Fences & Gates
452 58. 90 Norney's of Mt. View Office Supplies
453 76. 83 Diversified Transportation Parcel Delivery Service
454 701. 52 Xerox Corporation Duplicating Expense
455 28. 50 German Travel Service Out of Town 'Meeting Expense
456 50. 00 West Valley College Park Management Workshop
457 317. 80 True American AMC/Jeep Inc. District Vehicle Expense
458 377. 50 Don Johnson Construction, Inc. Kitchen Cabinet & Countertop'
Office Equipment
459 27. 69 Alco Paramount Electronic Corp. Office Supplies
460 9. 97 The Highsmith Co. , Inc. Office Supplies
461 60. 22 Herbert Grench CPRS Conference-Fresno & Outl
of Town Meeting-Sacramento
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 8 , 1977
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Closing of Escrow on Burns and Eldridge Properties
I am pleased to announce that escrow has recently closed for
both the Eldridge and Burns properties. The attached infor-
mational map is for your reference.
The successful culmination of this extremely complicated acqui-
sition since the original contracts were approved in April, 1977
was brought about through a strong team effort involving Board,
staff and outside counsel.
HG:jg
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
December 9 , 1977
memorandum date
TO: Board and Staff
FROM: J. Olson, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Property Acquisition: Addition to Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve
1. Burns Property (610. 52 acres)
The District has acquired 2_ Eldridge property (150 acres)
as of 1. December 2 , 1977 name of property
2. December 7 , 1977
date
A map of the property is attached for your reference.
NOTE: The northern portion of the site along Monte Bello
Ridge is open for hiking and riding. The remaining
portion is closed until all safety hazards are removed.
The entire site is expected to be open in January, 1977 .
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375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL DOCENT APPRENTICES
Welcome to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Docent
Program. I am very sorry that the notice of the November meetings
was so late that many of you were unable to attend them. However,
we shall be having trips and other meetings during the coming
months so that you can get acquainted with the sites and the pro-
gram.
I am enclosing the newsletter and copies of docent lists as well
as information about the District which will be helpful to you.
I urge you to read the general information brochure and the
regulations for use of the sites. I am sure that you will all
have many questions as time goes on. These we shall try to
answer as they arise.
If you have not filled out the Application Form, please do so
as soon as possible and return to me at the office.
Trips to accompany in December.
The following trios are going during December. Feel free to call
the docent in charge to let her know that you will be joining the
group. Los Trancos means the earthquake trail. Black *!fountain general
tour.
1. Dec. 4 -Companions of the Trail, Los Trancos 10 a.m. Docent Pat Lewis.
2. Dec. 10 -Sierra Club, Los Trancos 10 a.m. Docent Doug Erskine
3. Dec. 10 - Boy Scouts, Los Trancos 1 p.m. Docent - Mike McMurray
4. Dec. 11 -Sierra Club, Los Trancos 10 a.m. Docent Jane Hall
5. Dec. 14 -Sierra Club, Los Trancos-10 a.m. Docent Georgie Oates
6. Dec. 15- Sierra Club, Los Trancos- 10 a.m. Docent Charles Brock
I will keep you posted about trips to join as they are scheduled.
Herbert A trench,Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shellex.Harry A Turner,Daniel G Wendin.
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WELCOME TO NEW DOCENT APPREOTICES
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History for Docents course
Five eagle are completing the Natural isto y o se
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at Foothill College. They are:
Sally Newton (Buynoski)
Jean Drayer
Joan Ferguson
Maureen McCarthy (Draper)
Debbie Sterling
Irene Watson
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Their names, addresses and phone numbers are enclosed on a
separate sheet which you will want to add to your Revised Docent
List for 1977-78
Pleae make the following corrections on that list.
Joan Jackson - her address is 18524 Vina Dr.
Jean Sorensen (mispelled on the list)
Carolyn Villars -work phone is 487-6254
NITTY GRITTY
Due to the unusual pulicity connected with the dedication of the
San Andreas Fault Trail on Los Trancos , we have decided to try
scheduling regu ar ocent let tours every Sunday at 2p.m. and 3 p.m.
The hours are to coincide with the museum hours of 1 - 5 p.m.
I realize that some of you do not yet feel comfortable on the
San Andreas Fault Trail, so don't feel bad about not signing up
at this time. There will be a retraining on the Earthquake Trail
Sunday Jan 8 at 11 a.m. If I can persuade Tim Hall to join us,
he' ll give the review, otherwise, Jane and I will have to suffice.
We need information about the tours you lead. I am enclosing a
form to return to the office so that we can begin to collect data
on the numbers of people who use the parking lot and take the
tours.
Evaluation Forms
Please try to remember to give your groups one of the blue evalua-
tion farms to fill out at home and send to the office. Those received
so far have been very helpful. I i 1 . t s also a� and wa to ge
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on hoes you (the docent) are reaching the group.
Pichetti Ranch. Plans
We hope to be able to put together historical data on life on the
Pechetti Ranch around the turn of the century. When this is complete,
we shall start to make plans for training docents to lead these tours .
This will not be implemented until next fall probably.
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4 NOVE"CBER 1977
PROGRAM EVALUATION 1"IEETINGS NOV. 15 and 17
most of you were able to attend one or more of the meetings.
For those wh were unable to cone, please notice the section
of the newsletter called nitty gritty.
At the meetings we asked all of you to tell us three things
that you liked best about being a docent. The following is a
} compilation of the remarks made by those present.
being outdoors
caring for nature
sharing our backyard with others and showing people their
open space lands
learning from people on the tours
learning more natural history
discovering wildness close to home
showing others the beauty nearby
hiking
having a key so that personal trips can help fill up the
cup - a retreat from the urban rush
watching the vegetative cycle and learning botany
meeting interesting people
doing something of value
sharing with others knowlege of natural history
r7e also asked for three things that you would like to do or see
happen in the program during the coming year. The following
suggestions are being investigated. Those with stars are being
implemented.
*less rigidity in planning
photography hikes
*trips to other District sites
*quarterly meetings for sharing ideas
*monthly newsletters
*botany notes for Black Mountain
possible late afternoon or evening trips
*more training
docents who are plant specialists
Enrichment trips requested
Pichetti Ranch
Audubon Canyon Ranch
UC Earthauake exhibit called Shaker Table
Wildflowers with Carl Sharsmith (probably in April)
Leslie Salt Tour
Baylands Trip
Oakland Museum tour.
I shall be looking into all of these for the coming year.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
November 1977
BLACK MOUNTAIN BOTANICAL BULLETIN
As this is not the season for abundant flora, there is little
to report. The Coyote Brush is, however, still in flower, al-
though fading, and it is a good time to note the differences
between the male and female flowers, - the ones with the this-
tle down (pappus) are the females. A few California Fuchsia
are hanging on between Bl and B2, a Mountain Mahogany at A4
still sports its feathers and one or two Stephanomeria (pink,
chicory like flowers) may still be blooming along the bank
around B2. The toyon is getting ready for Christmas and the
Maples or, possibly, Black Oaks are making a good show on the
hills across Stevens Creek. Meanwhile, the recent rains have
brought out the grasses and the Ridge should begin to show its
first spring (or late winter) flowers.
Keep the map enclosed. It will be referred to again and again
as the seasons progress.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
December 6 - Review hike of Black Mountain escpecially flick 'Nall ' s
cleared chaparral trail. Meet at Stevens Creek Parking Lot 10 a.m.
January 7 - Weekend review hike of Black Mountain - same as above.
Stevens Creek Parking Lot 10 a.m.
January 12 - 7 : 30p.m. Docent meeting
January 13 - 9 :30 a.m.Docent meeting
January 20 - 9 : 30 to 12 noon Permanent Creek visit with EV' s, Coyote
Point docents, Nature Explorations and Linda Newberry. Carpool
from Jane Hull 's house 1700 Juarez , Los Altos.
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S
A happy new year thought to cherish -
Study nature not books. Remember - SHARING is the keynote of
interpretation.
"Come to the woods , for here is rest. There is no repose like that
of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet.
The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will
wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.
The clearest way into the universe is through the forest wilderness. "
John Muir
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
BLACK MOUNTAIN DOCENT TRAIL MAP AND GUIDE TABLE
A) 1. East Gate
2. First right turn (walking west)
3. Second right turn (walking west)
4. Cross road
B) 1. Winery Creek Crossing
2. Gully with large Yerba Santa
3. Large olive tree
4 . Live oak at bend of road
C) 1. Lone maple bend
2 . Reverse bend
3. Eriastrum cross road
4. Walnut trees
D) 1. Dry pond
2. Dam
E) 1. Bird banding station
2. Creek crossing
3. Arroyo with elders
4. Meadow, edge of chaparral
F) 1. Chaparral Point
2. Open Space, edge of chaparral
3 . Upper edge of chaparral, bracken patch
4. Big Madrone
5. Big Maple
G) 1. Golden Oak Pass
2. Large golden oak
H) 1. Gold fish tank
2-7 Successive bends in trail
I) 1. Montebello Road intersection
J) 1. Fence corner
k) 1. Montebello Road intersection
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DATE
No. of cars in parking lot
No. cars on road
No . of people on tours 2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Comments
Signed
docent
LOS TRANCOS OPEN SPACE USE AND LITER INFO12MATION /
Date
No. of cars in parking lot
No. of cars on raod
TRASH PICK-UP INFORMATION
No . of bottles
No. of cans
Description of other litter
Please give some indication of where the litter is found, i.e. near
main trail , on earhtquake trail or in separate areas .
Signed Scout Troop No.
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C-77-25
December 14 , 1977
Meeting 77-30
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
# Amount Name Description
419 $ 577. 51 Techni-Graphics, Inc. Printing-Stationery
420 19. 61 P. G. & E. Utilities-Permanente Creek &
Picchetti
421 41. 26 Best Products Co. , Inc. Film & Calculator
422 73. 50 Manpower Temporary Services Temporary Office Help
423 13. 31 Jim Boland District Vehicle Expense
1424 41. 19 Bancroft-Whitney Co. Library-Real Estate Law
425 489. 00 County of Santa Clara Professional Services
426 1. 590. 14 Golden State Title Company Escrow Costs-Archdiocese
Property
'427 2,549. 00 Stanley R. Norton Legal Services-Burns &
Miscellaneous Expenses
-428 15. 00 Ecology Law Quarterly Subscription
!429 111. 18 Foster Bros. Security Systems, Inc. Field Supplies
-430 36 .77 Del Woods Field Supplies
431 34. 25 Your Exchange Secretary Answering Service
1432 1,013. 94 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies & Improvements
Permanente Creek
433 23. 56 Jon Webster Electric Lights-Ranger Office
434 41. 96 Recreational Equipment Inc. Field Supplies-Uniforms
435 112. 87 Young & Associates Office Supplies
436 29.02 Ellie Huggins Duplicating Expense
437 35. 48 New England Business Service, Inc. Office Supplies
438 4. 69 Peninsula Blueprint Service Mapping Supplies
39 26. 86 University Art Center Office & Mapping Supplies
40 138. 24 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Field Equipment
441 556. 39 Minton' s Lumber & Supply Improvements-Ranger Office
442 273. 46 Mac Cal Company Improvements-Permanente Creek
Fremont Older, Los Trancos &
Black Mountain
43 34 . 79 Austen's Laundry Field Supplies-Uniforms
44 80. 00 First American Title Insurance Co. Preliminary Report &
Property Indentification
45 1, 141. 34 Terminix of Northern California Improvement-Picchetti
# Amount Name Description
446 $ 606. 64 B & H Equipment Field Equipment Purchase &
Field Equipment Rental
447 206. 00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Utilities-Permanente Creek
448 470. 22 Joseph J. Taylor & Associates, Inc. Improvements-Permanente Cre >
449 208. 95 San Jose Art, Paint, & Wallpaper Improvements-Permanente Cre ;
& Mapping Supplies
450 6. 00 Lawrence Tire Service District Vehicle Expense
451 435. 59 Birnie Lumber & Fence Co. Improvements-Fences & Gates
452 58. 90 Norney' s of Mt. View Office Supplies
453 76. 83 Diversified Transportation Parcel Delivery Service
454 1,219. 50 Xerox Corporation Duplicating Expense-2 Mond
455 28. 50 German Travel Service Out of Town *Meeting Expense
456 50. 00 West Valley College Park Management Workshop
457 317. 80 True American AMC/Jeep Inc. District Vehicle Expense
458 377. 50 Don Johnson Construction, Inc. Kitchen Cabinet & Countertt
Office Equipment
459 27. 69 Alco Paramount Electronic Corp. Office Supplies
460 9. 97 The Highsmith Co. , Inc. Office Supplies
461 77. 57 Herbert Grench CPRS Conference-Fresno , Ou ,
of Town Meeting-Sacramento
& Meal Conferences
462 246. 06 Orchard Supply Hardware Improvements-Permanente Cre:
463 93. 75 L. Craig Britton Private Vehicle Expense
464 2,100. 00 Rogers, Vizzard & 'Tallett Legal Services-Burns
465 239. 89 Valley Reproduction Services Printing-Brochures
466 79. 20 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
467 75. 00 The Regents of the University of Course-Environmental
California Mediation
468 10. 00 Option Fee Fund Replenishment
469 10. 00 Option Fee Fund Replenishment
470 854. 15 Robert H. Denney Jr. Maintenance & Improvements-
Burns Property
471 39. 46 California Water Service Co. Utilities-Permanente Creek
472 43. 71 Jim Boland District Vehicle Expense
473 26. 08 Peninsula Reproduction Printing
474 84. 22 E1 Camino Poo-- District Vehicle Expense
475 181. 42 International Business Machines Equipment Rental-Office
476 117 . 68 Carolyn Caddes Photographs
-477 6. 00 Feed/ Back-Journalism Subscription
78 44 . 00 "'acr�=ation & Park Conference CPRS Conference-Fresno
# Amount Name Description
479 $ 25. 00 National Recreation & Park Assoc.. Library
480 89. 20 Jon Olson Meal Conferences &
Field Supplies
481 6 . 75 National Recreation & Park Assoc. Library
482 136. 77 Bradley Clifford Meal Conferences & Private
Vehicle Expense
I1483 580.75 K. D. Coleman Metal Pipe-Improvements
484 42. 60 Richard Rosenquist Framed Photographs
I'485 43. 35 Carroll Harrington Private Vehicle Expense
486 197. 22 Petty Cash Meal Conferences
Private Vehicle Expense
District Vehicle Expense
Field Supplies
Office Supplies
Telephone Expense
Postage Expense
Training
Duplicating Expense
Library
487 * 41,506. 43 Harry C. Gunetti Property Payment-Principal
& Interest
488 * 41,506. 43 Louis C. Larrus Property Payment-Principal
& Interest
489 594. 35 Pacific Telephone Co. Telephone Service
490 100. 00 National Recreation & Park Assoc. Subscription-Park Practice
Program
* #487 and #488 replace #373 on 11/9/77 claims
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{ our office. I thought -that you all might be interested in
the kind words about our efforts at Los Trancos .
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Petaluma ' s . ............approach . .. ......... ......... .. ........to growth ....... ... ... .......... ...... ..................... .................................Eighteen tried and two made it.That's the story '�' � ° �➢ <<�,
with Petaluma'snew growth management plan. '" �
Eighteen developers submitted eighteen projects for
approval under Petaluma's 500 units per year
guidelines.Two were accepted,and the architects and
planners for one of them think that the"Petaluma
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Approach"just may be the wave of the future as far as ' ,
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growth control is concerned.
"It's the only way to go, says Whisler-Patri s Piero
Patri. `The guidelines and criteria are set down ahead
of time,upfront,and the planners and developers
know just what will be required of them.It's much
more simple,much more efficient,and in the long run,
much more economical than the'shot in the dark'
approach you have to use with most communities."
Petaluma s approach is,essentially,nothing more
than a contest;high scorers win low scorers lose.
The Petaluma City Council has ruled that all f �' >� � �' _"�'� 4,
developments must score a minimum of 100 points(out
of a possible 130)to even qualify for consideration—
when rated on the basis of site design and other factors.
In short,they have decided,in advance,just what type ....
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of development will be allowed.
Simply stated,Petaluma rates each development �.,., ,�....�. „„,„,,,- ,�„,�„,,,m,�, „�,,�.,°,�., ;;,,,,,
proposal,assigning points on apre-determined scale �
for:The ability and capacity of the existing systems to
provide water,sanitary and drainage facilities for the '
proposed project without system modifications beyond 1 ,� € � �
those which the developer would provide;the ability y `�-
and capacity of the existing fire,school and major
street linkages to provide services without modification ," �" �,"`""""•--».,. '
that the developer might provide;design quality, � ?� '�°'"" ' ' � �` �"`�-
including the quality of architecture,site design,lot
orientation,landscaping,traffic safety,private safety,
open space and publicly accessible green belts,
provision for foot and bicycle paths;an"orderly and
contiguous extension of existing development";the
provision of needed public facilities and the provision
of units to meet the City's policy goal of 8 to 12 percent
low and moderate income dwelling units annually.
"La Cumbre,"the Whisler-Patri design done for
the Wolff-Sesnon Development Company,is a complex
of 94 single-family homes in the$85,000-and-up category
located southwest of LaCresta Heights and abutting El «s
Rose Drive,B Street and Hayes Avenue,with a density mOre �
of 1.9 units per acre. more I � � 1Nhisler-Patri's plans call for seven structural plans(four are shown
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Almost 70 percent of the 34 acres will remain in below). Two are two-bedroom, 1,600 square foot designs, the others
open space,including an area set aside for a swimming three-bedroom units ranging from 1,600 to 2,100 square feet. All are
pool and tennis court complex. than a contest f either two-story or split level. "The housing is designed to follow the
"Petaluma'sapproach bypasses the whole,time -� slopes and minimize grading," according to architect Piero Patri, with
the homes oriented to maximize views, allow for natural cross
consuming process of negotiation between planner, �„� " ventilation and minimize energy usage. Lots containing a minimum of
architect,developer and the city,'Patri says."We still high scorers 6,500 square feet are to be clustered in groups of four to nine around
have to go through the routine of obtaining the q g p
relevant permits from the individual agencies,but the low
16 private drives. "The intent," Patri says, "is to avoid excessive
fact that the overall plan has been accepted should take WIn y y hIIe slopes and questionable soil areas, and to allow for a continuous flow;
most of the edge off those problems." t of open space throughout the development" (left and above). "This
Under"normal"procedures,a delay of two to four scorers lose �, approach also creates an interesting social arrangement within each
years between conception and construction is common °{ cluster, while backing each home into an open field for privacy."
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for a development of this nature.Under the Petaluma
approach,Patri says,the developer should be able to
start driving nails.within eight to nine months.
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Building/Builders PAGE 28 BAZ Nov. 20, 1977 S.F. Sunday Examiner&Chronicle
What'
s new around the Bay
San Leandro conservation plan. Prices will start at$100,000. ®Star
Sandpiper offers townhouses in two and three- Take Capitol Expressway to Quimby Road, then ,
bedroom configurations,with prices starting at$69,950. continue on Quimby one mile to the development. h City
Both one-and two-story models are available.Standard l
features include cedar shake roofs,ceramic tile entries, Foster City
vaulted ceilings and two-c y �ar garages.g g g s•
Plum Island offers thr
ee-an
d four-bedroom.homes
From the Nimitz Freeway, take Marina Boulevard with up to 2,459 square feet of living area.Prices range
east until it deadends at Washington Boulevard. Turn from $119,500 to $152,500. Standard features include
left on Washington one block to Estabrook, then right sloped ceilings,formal dining rooms and ceramic tile in A
to East 14th Street and right to the models. foyers, halls and baths. Shake roofs, two-car garages
and separate laundry rooms are also standard. A
Sacramento recreation complex offers tennis and swimming
Parkside offers three-bedroom,two-bath homes in facilities. {
a two plex configuration with prices starting at$43,500. From the Bayshore Freeway, take the Hillsdale i k Three and four-bedroom homes
Standard features include shake roofs, ceramic the Boulevard/Foster City exit,then east on Hillsdale take with up to 2,992 square feet of
entries, all electric kitchens and ceramic tile counter- the second right on Edgewater Drive two miles south to sh �. ! living area are offered at
tops. S
Pitcairn Drive, then left to the model complex. Longwater on Pitcairn off
Edgewater Avenue. Prices range
From Highway 80,take Greenback Lane off Dewey FaIO Alto from$101,950 to$142,300.
Drive to Hilltree Avenue and the models.
Four Ten Sheridan offers condominium units in
San Jose both one- and two-bedroom models. Prices start at
Quimby Hills will include close to 300 homes when $64,000• Recreation facilities include swimming pool,
build-out is complete,ranging in size from 1,838 to 2'700 Jacuzzi and lounge. Walk-in closets, compartmented
square feet. One-, two- and three-story models will be baths, formal dining rooms and balconies are all
included, in three- to five-bedroom configurations. standard. •
Standard features include fireplaces, bedroom suites From the Bayshore Freeway, take the Oregon
with mirrored doors,tile and shake roofs,conversation Expressway to El Camino,then right on El Camino and
pits in some models,inside utility rooms and an energy right again to Sheridan and the models.
Energy It All AddsU
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Solarpower: How e t Neto make it work � I11eValue.
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As conventional energy sources become increas- and cooled,Glass says.Serious scalds and contact burns
ingly scarce, many people are turning to sunshine can otherwise result. Low
4®/® (9%
AIR ere power to warm their homes. Before making the '
investment, however, homeowners should be alert to Standards are being developed to judge the
the hazards associated with installing or repairing a Performance and safety of various types of solar
solar heating system. equipment.Though no formal guidelines have yet been $ Sunken Roman style tubs with tub-to-ceiling the $ Ceramic tile tub
established,according to Glass, the National Bureau of walls in secondarybaths $ Ceramic tile entries $ Monray the roofs
"Installation of a solar heating system is a major Standards has published interim criteria based on tests
project fraught with all the perils of home construction conducted so far.This information is available through $ Whirlpool appliances$Bronze anodized windows$6-foot redwood
work," says David Glass, assistant vice president of the Office of Consumer Affairs, Public Affairs, 330 rear yard fencing $ Security locks on sliding glass doors $ Gas to
Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies. "Homeowners Independence Avenue,S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. g
installing their own systems should be able to perform lighters in the fireplace $ Smoke detectors $ Wall-to-wall carpeting
engineering studies on their home's heating require- MBA
$ 1 and 2 story $ 3 and 4 bedrooms $ 2 and 2112 baths $ Formal
collection output and storage system capacity.
Good construction and plumbing skills are also a must." head ants raised entry$ Kitchens with adjoining eating nooks $ Master Suites
Good
The flat plate collector.system is the solar heating
with dressing and private baths $ Pilotless furnaces with
unit most commonly installed in the home, Glass says, local control electrostatic Ignition $ 3 gallon-per-minute
because it's relatively inexpensive and simple in design. showers $ 31/2 gallon I o n flush toilets $ Fully
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The issue of energy conservation in the home will insulated WaIIS and C2I l S' weather-
The flat plate system consists of a series of flow be the next great struggle between federal snd local g � "
tubes that are bonded town absorber plate. A liquid, stripped exterior doors $ Family rooms. ;
governments, according to Kennon Rothchild, presi-
usually distilled water treated with anti-freeze, passes
dent of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. z
through the tubes and is heated by the sun. The hot s ,
liquid is piped to a large reservoir tank, normally Rothchild spoke at a seminar of the Mortgage Bankers , 4K
located underground or in a basement. When the Association of Utah in Salt Lake City. � � c
household thermostat indicates, the fluid ispumped "Only a concerted effort by the people through ��`' �4� ^t p> �� - � `'•`
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into a water-to-air heat exchanger and warm air passes their local and state governments can keep the nation zi
through heating ducts into the home. from having a federally mandated, controlled, and
inspected energy conservation standard for housing,"
Leaks are sometimes a problem with the flat plate` he warned.
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system and can occur for several reasons. "Use of The president of the national mortgage banking
materials that can't withstand high temperatures is
group called for immediate action by state and local
often the cause," says Glass. "Some of the less governments to establish and enforce their own
expensive plastics commonly used for pipes are an standards for home energy conservation.
example of such materials.They will not hold up under
the sun's ultra-violet rays and will most likely disfigure "This is not an issue of whether the job should beAM and could fail at connections." done,"he said, "but only of who should do it." E
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Electrolysis, which corrodes metal, can create Local governments must,he said:
another leakage problem. This usually occurs in the • Adopt a code designed to meet energy
heat reservoir tank where dissimilar metals are joined," conservation needs of their community and climate. From $809990
says Glass. • Require that properties meet this code when a
Flat plate collectors normally face south on a roof transfer or mortgage takes place. "This would mandate
tilted at a 45 degree angle."It's easy to lose your footing the energy-conserving work at a time when there is .A�WILLIAM LYON Zf &M1X w1
on a slope like that," warns Glass, "so to avoid injury money on the table to do it," he said.
anchor yourself with a rope or use a scaffold." • Provide inspection by a local housing standards SAN FRANCISCO BAYARENS MOST CONVENIENT LOCATION!
expert for enforcement.
Water is heavy la the roof must ci strong enough 0 Tax and financial incentives should be provided SO Driving instructions:
to support the flat plate system or special bracing must P s
be added. for owners who make energy-conservation changes in Freeway 580 to the
property before a sale or refinancing require it. This OAKLAND Santa Rita Road exit.
e�, 44fc5 Sutter Cate Ave:,
Often the reservoir tank is insulated with foam incentive would be desirable, he said, to speed a Pleasanton,CA 94566.
plastic. "Foam plastic is flammable," says Glass. "If reduction in energy needs. (415l846-7924.
soldering, welding or brazing is being done, the
insulation could ignite and possibly lead to destruction Escalating costs of scarce energy, in a completely SAN r� AMIERWOod
of the home." free economy, would force energy conservation by FRANCISCO ALAMEDA
homeowners, Rothchild said. However, energy 5g0 v
Sometimes glass covers the collector plate or the prices are government controlled at a relatively low
pipes are glazed to entrap heat and protect the system level in the U.S., he said, so there is little incentive to Zqo o sarr 'NI q
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from weather. "However," he warns, "breakage and take conservation measures. � Rat, 9
damage to the system can occur due to vandalism nr