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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19780111 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 78-01 ~Meeting 78-1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Regular Meeting Board of Directors A G E N D A January 11, 1978 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 22, 1977 December 3 and 14 , 1977 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (7 :45) 1. Election of Officers - D. Wendin PUBLIC HEARING (8:00) 2. Master Plan of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - H. Grench (a) Report (b) Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Mid- peninsula Regional Open Space District Adopting Master Plan (Port of Redwood City) OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8:15) 3. Policies Regarding on District Lands K. Duffy, N. Hanko' and E. Shelley (8:20) 4. Site Naming Policies K. Duffy, B. Green and H. Turner NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 : 50) 5. Scheduling of Special Meeting with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission - H. Grench (8: 55) 6. Scheduling of Annual Goals Workshop - H. Grench (9 : 00) 7 . Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Appointing Peace Officer (James A. Boland) - H. Grench (over) *See map on reverse side for directions to new District office. Meeting 78-1 Page two NEW BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Proposed Hassler Acquisition - H. Grench (9 : 20) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS (9 : 35) EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF DISTRICT The offices of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District are now located at 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos, California 94022 (just across the street from our previous location) . 0 > F4 DIRECTIONS 44 44 �4 0 El Camino Real New O.LC'f icel Old ra X rd 4 office 0 P4 0 rA Distel Circ e rl > 0 .14 -P � Entrance -P Ell) W .H WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Meeting 78-1) 925 Arbor Road Menlo Park, California 94025 January 4, 1978 Members of the Board Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle , Suite D-1 Los Altos , California 94022 Dear Members of the Board: I am delighted that the Board is considering► a structures survey since this undoubtedly will he of great assistance to you in future deliberations. I hope that you might also consider the following proposals for rendering the decision making process involving structures as objective as possible and less time consuming to staff and Board members . i . The Board might consider instituting a budget category for structures which are not used for site protection and management. Some long range planning could also be developed in conjunction with such a budget category. 2. I would like to suggest that your procedures require the Board to immediately obtain the following information before proceeding with any considerations for long term retention of a structure not used for site protection and mana.-ement. a. Written and oral report of present costs to the District . b. Written and oral report of the long term costs to the District . c. A report addressing the feasibility of any specific proposal before the Board . When proposals are brought to you from the public or Poard members , there is now no official report that would otherwise be found in a site plan. The above suFgestion may help to fill this gap. 3 . I hope the Board will explore various ways that priorities and criteria might be established for preserving structures which have already been purchased . In a0dition to architectural or historical aspects of a structure its potential for public use as well as its compatibility in an open space setting should be considered. 4. In order to make information gathering about structures more objective, you might consider learning more about building uses and problems at a, time when. there is no particular decision before you. These topics could be presented by either staff or outside experts in short sessions at Board meetings . The possible tonics are many: the ideal structure and type of location for a nature information center, youth hostels , codes , etc. It would be helpful to have a written report of such information for the public use as -.cell as future Board members . One subject the Board. should address immediately is information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of placing a structure on the National Resister. I feel it is necessary for Board members to give some consideration to the quality of restoration or preservation efforts you wish to achieve. Buildings can easily detract from the open space environment you are actually seeking to preserve . Do you wish to preserve many structures in a half— hearted way or spend more on fewer structures in such a way that their historical or architectural integrity is maintained and the character of the env4'rimment is not destroyed? Sincerely, } Ceri Albers I f WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (78-1) City of Tal 0 Ito CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL 94301 December 14> 1977 (415) 329-2571 i Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Suite D-1 Los Altos, Ca. 94022 Dear Board Members: I would like to register my personal support for some type of an on-site exhibit of the history of "The Land". It is quite unfortunate that my letter follows so closely upon the destruction of the buildings in a fire three days ago, for I would like to have seen preservation of those structures. I The importance of an on-site historic exhibit - which might include a structure or two which can be preserved - cannot be over emphasized. Future generations of mid-peninsulans should have the chance to view how "The Land" was utilized at various points in its history. Thank you very much for your attention. I Very truly yours, i l t � GARY FAZZINO Councilmember II I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 1P Meeting 78-1 SAVE REDWOOD CITY BAYLANDS A town is saved not more by the righteous men in it than by the woods and swamps that surround it. " Henry Thoreau 1. San Francisco Bay is California ' s largest estuary. At its southwest brim lies Redwood City, three quarters of which is water, marshes, diked-off baylands, streams and sloughs, and managed wetlands. 1 2. Baylands are a resource with a multitude of co-existing uses: recreational, productive in seafoods and minerals, shelter and feeding grounds for resident and migratory birds and other wildlife, and an important climate modifier, acting much like an air-conditioner in summer and a heat retainer in winter. 3. Ecologically these areas are among the earth' s most pro- ductive, one species of plant (cordgrass) alone produces five to ten times as much nutrient material and oxygen per acre as a crop of wheat. 2 4. Baylands serve as a natural barrier to urban sprawl and in conjunction with the western hills, add accent and contrast to what otherwise would be monotonous buildings and asphalt. 5. Baylands are an integral part of our natural heritage they denote the Bay Area. 6. Left in a natural state, Baylands require no maintenance, nor do they deteriorate, biome unsightly, create dirt, smog, or noise. 1 Redwood City Planning Department 2 Elna Bakker, An Island Called California, (University of California Press , 1972) , p. 39 Redwood City Baylands are virtually undeveloped, presenting unlimited options in planning for its use . However, once filled and developed, these lands cannot be revived, and consequently, neither can our options. Redwood City' s General. Plan designates for urban and industrialization large portions of our baylands east of Bayshore Freeway, even though great potential still exists for this type of development west of Bayshore, especially in older worn-out neighborhoods. If these plans are carried out, resulting urbanization would swell south county population, amplifying existing problems, i.e. , polluted air, noise, congestion, crime, and taxes. In short, urbanization invades our quality of life and shuts off residents from benefits and utilization of the bay- Because of current building taking place on Redwood Peninsula, some urban development seems unavoidable. In other areas some development seems desirable, if not necessary, particularly where past haphazard and short-sited filling and building have left eyesores. Development in these areas should be of high caliber, water oriented, and have as low an impact on surrounding areas as possible. The main criteria for any development should be enhancement of the quality of living in our exisitng urban area, not developing new ones. Baylands should be public places where people from nearby urban areas may hike, cycle, bird-watch along dikes and catwalks, swim, sail, or enjoy a delightful dinner at a slough side restaurant. All this close to home can co-exist with fisheries, salt harvesting operations, and port facilities . As concerned residents of Redwood City, we feel obliged to make these recommendations : 1. Urban development must be contained within existing urban boundaries. 2. We support alternative five of the Port Plan, allowing 200 acres in port development, 1835 acres in marsh, and 10 acres in public park. 3. Except for Redwood Peninsula, the Port area, and adjacent filled and developed areas , our baylands should be rezoned agricultural and open space. We firmly believe they lend themselves to this more than any other useage. Dikes should be breached in abandoned salt pond tracts and marshes reintroduced. 4. In the case of proposed marinas, special measures should be taken, not only to manage dredging and the disposal of spoils, but care shoud be exercised to maintain the open wild habitat areas, and not let commercialization dominate. 5. ThQ MidPeninsula Onen Smace District and the National Wildlife Refuge should be welcomed and encouraged to purchase baylands. 31570 Page Yill Rd. Los Altos Hills, Ca., 94022 January 11, 1978 To the members of the hoard and the utaff of the Oren Space District. Dear friends, I spoke to you at some length about problems and solutions surrounding the recent events at the Land, just above where I. live on Page- Mill Rd. I.- suggested several things I thought the board might do to deal with these problems, and the matter was Jj sn11*wed at some lenghh at the Decembe2^, 1977 meeting of the board, but no action was taken- I write now to ask you once again to take some direct position, preferably through instructions for action from the board to the staff. The first two issues concern. fire,. I renew my sugge-stion that the bo?.rd officially endoree a call upon the Palo Alto fire departmentts ar"on squad to continue in an impartial way its investigation of tE e—r ecent fires at the Land and to make what information itz alre ady Y has gained public. Winter Sojiarner, who also lives at the above address has met informally aith nearly all the residents of the area near the Land and hopefully- will be able to talk with you tonight about fire problems in the area. We ask that the board direct the staff-t�rneet at once with a delegation4 of the residents affected by the acquisti°on of the Land' and the Dahl property. The other three items concern the former residents of the Land and their claims to relocation benefits due them through their forced removal from the Land.. As you may know, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has ruled:, as I predicted they would when I spoke last month, that the Burns title to the Land was not clear.-, and directed the lower court to rehear the case of Eldridge vs. Bi ms.. This reversal seems to me to mean that the residents of the Land were correct in their hard- fought position that they were legal residents of Land that properly belonged to Donald Eldridge ands F6V-- squatters or, trespasse4s as they were treated by the Burns family `and the Open. Space District.. In view of the reversal I think it meet for the board to instruct the staff tor , 1. meet- with representatives of the Land residents to discuss the relocation provisions of the California law and work out a just solvtion of their claims; 2. utgj""ibca1" istrict attorney's office to drop charges against the six Land residents arrested- for trespassing in trying to defend their lzrg=# rights on the Land by norr-violent means;- 3. deal quickly and' justly with the remaining residents of the 150 acres of the Land that were not accui-red in the Burns transaction.. hope I _1 o�.. fo r quick is whole area The vh action in, this ho e e people who feel s q �. a I do • P P are ready to mount a long campaign for justice in this matter, but I trust the board will viant to act in the proper ;.gray because of its otirtn in-ier beliefs. Puru sha 0 11uda I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (78-1) Peninsula ,.5i ' Conservation Center 1176 Emerson Street Palo Alto, California 94301 Telephone(415)328-5313 December 17, 1977 Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 745 Distel Drive Los Altos, California 94022 Dear Members of the Board: The Peninsula Conservation Center wishes to exp mss its gratitude to you and your staff for its dedicated efforts to create a legacy for the future. Hopefully the recent gift to the District from Josephine and Frank Duveneck will serve as an inspiration to us all in assisting you in your efforts to preserve the environment in this in- credibly active area. Thank you. Sincerely yours, �2 Enid Pearson, Conservation Director EP/w I r WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 78-1 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PARK & RECREATION President COMMISSIONERS & BOARD MEMBERS Polly Sandkulla-San Mateo County First Vice President affiliated with the California Park and Recreation Society and the Thomas Cooper-Huntington Beach National Recreation and Park Association, Commissioner-Board Members Branch Second Vice President David Nigel-San Bruno January 4, 1978 Secretary Virginia Henkel-Pacifica Treasurer Jerry Seibert-Temple City To Parks & Recreation Commissions and Boards of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Immediate Past President Mary C. Hernandez-Tustin Dear Chairperson: William Jardine-San Leandro Albert Lopez-Los Angeles County I wou 1 d i i ke to invite you and your members to meet other JackCora Ruiz-Commerce commissioners and board members at the CAPRCBM Hospitality Cora Ruiz-Commerce Robert Mangus-Santa Barbara County Room at the Hilton Hotel in Fresno duringthe California Eleanor Mutto-San Bruno Parks & Recreation Society Annual Conference, February 25 Betty Stanovich-Rolling Hills Estates to 28. The Hospitality Room will be open in the evenings Joseph Zelenks-Sunnyvale and whenever there are no programs in progress. Lois Carr-Tustin Marlin Pound-Livermore R. & P. Dist. Donna Rogers-South El Monte The H i 1 ton Hotel will be the center for the CAPRCBM Elsie-Mae Thompson-Fullerton commissioners and board members' activities at Fresno. We Past Presidents will have mini-workshops there on Saturday, with all you Robert Banes-Southeast R. & P. Dist. ever wanted to know about park problems and legislation. J. Richard Teague-La Mesa & San Diego Co. Sheila Hyman-Pacifica Everett Greenberg-Temple City On Sunday, we are putting on one of our super training Douglas Morrison-Hayward R. & P. Dist. Workshops on "How to get the most out of being a commissioner". Its an exciting and productive experience. If you are not a member, please come meet us in the Hospitality Room for a drink on Saturday night. If you are interested in becoming involved with us, we would be happy to meet you as we are seeking more northern California participation to make it a more vital group a than ever. Look up our articles in the CPRS Journal and meet us in { $ Fresno. Sincerely yours, DOROTHY OLSON ��" CAPRCBM Board Member 1 DO:hl SUITE 102, 1225 8TH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814, (916) 441-0254 ___� _ __� i i t t I� � '' M-78-2 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No. 2) Nbl4r MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM December 5, 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Master Plan of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Introduction: At its meeting of December 14 , 1977 the Board of Directors adopted the Master Plan for the District with the exception of lands owned by the Port of Redwood City. District staff was asked to confer with Redwood City and Port staff and report back in January. These discussions have subsequently been held. In addition, we have had discussions with staff of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the State Department of Fish and Game, and William Spangle and Associates, Incorporated. Current Status: The General Manager of the Port of Redwood City would prefer to have their 135 acre undeveloped area north of Redwood Creek not shown as a shade of green on the Master Plan map, but shown as a light grey. The light grey is used to denote existing urban development and other developed areas, as well as areas which are committed to development through approved subdivisions in progress . This shade is used, for example, for developed Port lands south of Redwood Creek. Title to this parcel is vested in the City of Redwood City. The Board of Port Commissioners is appointed by the City Council, but operates the Port facilities, leases and the enterprises autonomously. The Port lands are included in a Special Area Plan study now getting underway under the auspices of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The study committee includes representatives of BCDC, the City of Redwood City, the Port of Redwood City, the State Department of Fish and Game, and other public and private groups. The Port is now seeking permits from BCDC and the Army Corps of Engineers for further dredging of the channel and deposition of spoils on the 135 acre parcel. It is still undecided whether spoiling in that area will be allowed before the Special Area Plan is adopted by BCDC about one year from now. The Port would like to proceed, and the Department of Fish and Game and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service would prefer the delay. Pursuant to their responsibility under law, the latter two agencies are concerned that mitigation area should be provided for lands which are filled, perhaps by allowing them to remain undeveloped afterwards for wildlife habitat. M-78-2 Page two The 135 acres is part of a port priority area in the current BCDC plan, and under State law it would have to be used for port related purposes. A port plan could, of course, include park, open space fishing access, observation areas for port activities, etc. It is conceivable that the Special Area Plan when adopted will delete this area from the port priority area and substitute other areas. The Port, Redwood City and BCDC are all interested in a viable deepwater port at that location for the economic health of the area; however, preliminary studies have indicated that it may be very costly from the City' s and, perhaps, Port's point of view to develop the roads and rail lines for this presently inaccessible island. Under conditions of the State Land Commission grant of certain lands along Deepwater Slough to the City and under federal conditions as- sociated with dredging for the Redwood Creek channel, a spoils area apparently must be found. Although the 135 acre area seems most eco- omically viable to the Port at this time, there is no State or federal requirement that it be used for the purpose. Master Plan Considerations: In considering whether to delete the 135 acre area from the Master Plan scoring, the following points are pertinent: (1) As the legend on the Open Space Lands Composite Evaluation Map and the text on the reverse side of the Master Plan document indicate, a high rat- ing on the map does not itself mean the District intends to acquire any particular property. Many other factors also enter into an acquisition deci- sion. (2) The District cannot acquire land held by the City without the City's concurrence. (3) In an effort to treat all property owners equally, all undeveloped open space lands (as defined above) within the District' s foothills and baylands planning areas were analyzed for their various open space characteristics. All are shown as one shade of green or other on the composite map, regardless of owner- ship. For example, some baylands held by the U.S. government at Moffett Field are indicated as green. Recommendations: The following recommendations are made: (1) The 135 acre area should remain the green color on the map. (2) The words "Port of Redwood City" should be over- laid on the Port's presently developed land as well as the parcel in question, to indicate some level of commitment toward Port use. M-78-2 Page three (3) When the Special Area Plan is adopted, this matter should be re-evaluated. (4) A letter should be sent to the Port and Redwood City officials explaining the District' s decision. (5) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Adopting Master Plan (Port of Redwood City). Conversations with Port officials have been very cordial and quite helpful in jointly learning about the other agencies goals and ac- tivities. While actions of either agency may not always be seen by the other as in its best interests, open communications can help to avoid serious confrontations. HG:rh RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING MASTER PLAN (Port of Redwood City) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby resolves 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 January - 11, 1978 , a copy of which is on file with the District Clerk at the District offices, is adopted as the Master Plan of the District, insofar,-as said Master Plan applies to lands owned and controlled by the Port of Redwood City. Section Two. That this resolution supersedes Resolution No. 20 adopted on April 27, 1977. M-78-5 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No. 3) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM January 3, 1978 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Committee on Structures and Improvements (K. Duffy, N. Hanko, E. Shelley) SUBJECT: Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands Dear Colleagues: At the direction of the Board, the Committee has met with Ms. Kathryn Kaiser of the State Historical Resources Commission in an attempt to clarify the significance of the National Regis- ter of Historic Places and to better define the policy on his- toric buildings (statement #3 - "Improvements which Contribute to the Character of the Site") . Taking into consideration Board concerns and discussions with Ms. Kaiser, a revised statement #3 is being recommended to the Board. The rest of the policy is the same as submitted on December 8 except for the addition of the final sentence under B. Policy Statement. A representative of the State Office of Historic Preserva- tion has been invited to this meeting to explain to the Board the evolution of the National Register designation and to dis- cuss "eligibility" , the significance of the National Register in obtaining funds for historic preservation and assistance to local agencies for historic resources survey preparation. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt the at- tached proposed policies regarding improvements on District lands. KD/NH/ES/pl R-77-58 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT December 30, 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 is 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 recreational buildings and parking lots. Since there are many costs involved 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, potential 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 sanitary 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 situa- tions, public notice will be given as specified in the Land Use and Management Planning process document before the de- cision is made to remove a major structure. The District will retain and maintain or build a structure or other improve- ment only if it is complementary to the objectives of the District outlined in the Basic Policy. Important considera- tions 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 lia- bility and management, and its proposed use. Existing R-77-58 Page two 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 improve- ments will be removed from the site as soon as it is eco- nomically feasible within the constraints Of the land management budget. The time scale for the removal will be determiend on the basis of both the cost of removal and the degree of negative impact on the site. In the removal process materials will be salvaged whenever prac- tical. C. Discussion. (1) Improvements Used for Site Protection and Mana pment: (i.g. 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 pro- perly 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 res- idence, rental will be at fair market value minus the value of services rendered to the District. Allow- ances may be made for the fact that available facili- ties may exceed the actual need of the occupant. Some improvements such as fences, gates, equipment and water storage facilities may be required for the proper maintenance and protection of a site. Such im- provements will be constructed and/or maintained as required. (2) Improvements for Public Utilization of the Site: (i.g. , Education andRecreation Facilities, Youth Hostels, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Trails, Roads, Bridges and Parking Lot) Because the District' s principal role is that of pro- viding 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 also be considered for retention 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. R-77-58 Page three (3) Improvements which Contribute to the Character of the Site: (e.g. , 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 Document. As an aid to this determination, the District will conduct and maintain a survey of significant struc- tures within the planning area. When the District considers acquisition of a site which includes a structure or structures which are listed on the Na- tional Register for Historic Places or are clearly eligible for inclusion on that register, the District has a special responsibility to seek some means to protect these structures. An important consideration in the decision to retain such structures will be the availability of special funding programs or resources from other public agencies, private organizations or individuals for the costs of their restoration, main- tenance and operation. In extraordinary situations involving structures of exceptional historical or architectural merit, when other resources are not available, the District will either exclude the structures from its acquisition or accept the respon- sibility to protect and preserve them for an indefi- nite period while seeking other means for continued preservation and/or restoration. 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 solely for the purpose of producing revenue. Rentals may be employed to maintain a structure which is being re- tained 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 temporarily retained for the purpose of revenue pro- duction, it should be rented for the fair market val- ue consistent with possible special restrictions due to its location on open space lands, and its availa- bility should be advertised through normal channels generally used for this purpose, e.g. , newspaper ad- vertisement. R-77-58 Page four (5) Improvements for Agriculture and Other Special Uses: Agricultural use which is consistent with the open ry 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. KD/NH/ES/pl i i i 1 M-78-3 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No. 4) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM January 5, 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Site Naming Committee (K. Duffy, H. Turner and B. Green) SUBJECT: Site Naming Policies The Site Naming Policies Committee is in the process of reviewing the overall naming policies. Concurrently the County of Santa Clara is seeking a name for the new North County Park (former Church property in Cupertino - adjacent to MROSD Permanente Creek Park) . The Committee approves of the naming of the park after the early Spanish land grant which covered the area. However, we suggest the name "Rancho San Antonio" which is historically correct rather than the recommendation of "San Antonio Rancho" . This name would be consistent with present policies and with those under discussion, and would not be in conflict with a renaming of Permanente Creek Park to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (a tentative suggestion) . Recommendation: It is recommended that the President of the Board send a letter to the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission and the Santa Clara County Board of Super- visors, approving of the name "Rancho San Antonio Park" for the former church property. KD/HT/BG/pl M-78-4 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No. 5) 3==0 low MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM January 5, 1978 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Scheduling of Special Meeting with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission At its December 22, 1977 meeting, the Board considered a follow-up meeting with the San Mateo County Parks and Recrea- tion Commission. The consensus at the joint meeting of Decem- ber 3 was that another joint meeting should be held. It was agreed on December 22 that a joint meeting could be held by the Commission and the District on Wednesday, January 18, 1978 at 7 : 30 P.M. at the District office. Commissioners have been contacted by San Mateo County staff and have agreed to the proposed time and place for the meeting. It is therefore recommended that the Board call a Special Meeting for Wednesday, January 18, 1978 at 7 :30 P.M. at District offices for the purpose of meeting with the San Mateo County Park & Recreation Commission to discuss matters of mutual interest and that staff be directed to coordinate the preparation of the agenda with the Commission' s staff. Both staffs would work with their appropriate Directors or Com- missioners in the preparation. HG: jg M-77-21-3 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No. 6) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM December 28 , 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Scheduling of Annual Goals Workshop Below is a chart showing anticipated benchmarks related to preparation of the budget for the 1978-79 fiscal year. It is recommended that the Board tentatively set Saturday, February 4 , 1978 for the Annual Goals Workshop, if there is not a lot of preparation; otherwise, Saturday, February 18, 1978 to be held at the District office, and that the President appoint a committee to work with staff to prepare a proposed agenda and format for consideration by the Board at its January 25 meeting. Budget Preparation Benchmarks January 1 February 1 4 Goals Workshop March 1 Staff Update of Action Plan 22 Board Tentative Adoption of Action Plan April 1 staff Preparation of Budget May 1 Budget Committee Meets June 1 Board Adoption of Action 14 Plan and Budget July 1 M-78-1 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No. 7 ) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM December 27 , 1977 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Appointment of Peace Officer At its January 14 , 1976 meeting, the Board of Directors accepted the recommendation contained in the Land Manager' s report (R-76-2 dated January 7, 1976) that District rangers be appointed as lim- ited status peace officers as outlined under Section 830. 3 (m) of the Penal Code of the State of California. Construction Ranger James A. Boland has completed the "Peace Officer' s orientation; Arrest, Search and Seizure" course ad- ministered by the College of San Mateo Department of Administra- tion of Justice. This completes the compliance required under the Penal Code, when accompanied by passage of the attached res- olution, and will qualify him as a peace officer. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpenin- sula Regional open Space District Appointing Peace Officer, which will appoint James A. Boland as a peace officer pursuant to Sec- tion 830. 3 (m) of the Penal Code of the State of California. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF' DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPOINTING PEACE OFFICER The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The following person is hereby designated as a peace officer of the Midpeninsula Region- al Open Space District pursuant to Section 830.3 (m) of the Penal Code of the State of California and under Sections 5558 and 5561 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California, to enforce the Regulatory Ordinance for Use of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands and any applica- ble federal, State and local laws : James A. Boland M-78-2 (Meeting 78-1 Agenda item No- 8) 4,0 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM January 6, 1978 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Proposed Hassler Acquisition. Director Russell Cahill of the State' s Department of Parks & Recreation is recommending to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) that the Districts ' application for a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to help fund acquisition of the Hassler property be approved. However, although $1. 05 million was requested (half the value of the parcel estimated at the time of application) , overall funds for the Bay area were insufficient to meet the request in full, considering the circumstances , and a $550 ,000 grant is being recommended to BOR (see attached press release) . If the remainder of the funding can be obtained (the District, San Carlos, San Mateo County are all potential sources) , this would be another instance where the District' s active program of grant solicitations can return to the area some of the funds which go from local tax payers to the federal government. This item is being placed on the January 11 agenda for discussion purposes. HG:rh J. Warren Gardner for More Information. (916) 3' 3576 or State ifornia — The Resources Agency Ken Martin DEPAh-MENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1416 Ninth Street (916) 322-9596 Sacramento, California 95814 OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 1977 #77352 LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND LOCAL GRANTS ANNOUNCED mafe/ SACRAMENTO---Grants to local agencies totallin?gO no , have been recommended by State Parks and Recreation Director Russell Cahill. The 68 grants are from California's 1977-78 allocation of U. S. Land and Water Conservation funds, and now must go to the U . S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for final approval and funding. Cahill, who has been designated by Governor Brown as State Liaison Officer for- the Fund, noted that most of the recommended grant funds would be going to urinan.arcas. "We are also allocating a higher percentage than last year for smaller jurisdictions within urban areas , to give still greater emphasis to putting parks whore the highest concentrations of people are." Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds are distributed to all the states by the Secretary of the Interior and come from the sale of surplus federal property, special marine fuel taxes, oil revenues from the Outer Continental Shelf Act, and enry fees at federal outdoor recreation areas . Under current law, California's allocation is split equally between State and local government, after reserving a 10% contingency fund and the cost of preparing the fccerally-required California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan. All grants are on a fifty percent reimbursable basis . Foilowing are the local projccts recommended to receive the federal funds: -more- LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND RECOMMENDED ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COUNTY JURISDICTION PROJECT NAME AMOUNT REQUESTED Alameda E. Bay Reg. Park Dist. Doolittle Dr. Rec. Area (Dev) 6339,456 " lazeda Berkeley Grove Park (Acq) 14p•346 --- lameda Hayward Area Rec. & Pk Dist Sorenson School (Dev) 25.425 Ala-eda Oakland Sheppard Canyon Park (Acq) 50,850 Alazeda Oakland E. Oakland Sports Center (Dev) 1529550 ° Butte Chico Children's Playground (Dev)1 30,510 Cci.tra Costa Contra Costa Tibros Park (Acq) 1119539 Fresno Fresno �,. � Lafayette Park (Dev) 158,280 Fresno Fresno Metro'OFlood Breckenridge Thomas Park (Dev) 91.491 Control District Glenn Willows Sycamore Park (Acq) 561,600 ' mboldt College of the Redwoods Redwood-•Col4ege Tennis/Hand- 107,043 ball Courts (Dev) ra Taft E. Kern St. Park (Dev) 50,159 ra N. Bakersfield Rec. & Greenacres Park (Dev) 64,687t50 Park District La en Susanville Riverside Park (Acq) 57,969 I-' Los Angeles Los Angeles Willowbrook Park (Dev) 508t500 ' -G Igeles South Gate Hollydale Park (Dev) 363,832 b Angeles Lakewood San Gabriel River Park (Acq) 251,762 :. c Angeles Los Angeles I Balwin Hills Regional P�-. (Acq) 559,350 e ✓"" g ( c Angeles Rolling Hills Estates Howlett Park (Dev) 632,,167 :> s Angeles Pasadena Brookside Park (Dev) 152,550 ' 3 Ar.;-ales Los Angeles Florence/Vermont (Acq) 330586 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND RECOMMENDED ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COM ITY JURISDICTION PROJECT NAME AHOUNT REQUESTED Los Angeles Los Angeles Santa Barbara/Western i512,4b6 (Acq) ' a Angeles Carson Scott Park (Dev) 81,945 ' s Angeles Los Angeles Altadena Park (Dev) 203,400 ✓ 14s Angeles Pasadena McDonald Park (Dev) 3059100 s Angeles Redondo Beach North Park (Acq) 154,330 Angeles South El Monte Shively Park (Dev) 168,415 Farin Novato Marin Oaks Park (Dve) 108,463 l,/ Xe :ocino Mendocino Bower Park I (Dev ) 29,050 Mendocino Willits Rec. Grove Park (Dev) 50,850 ' Merced Atwater Osborn Park (Dev) 509850 '4 Mon rey Monterey Peninsula Regional Park Dist. Frog Pond (Acq) 61,020 k " Orange Anaheim Oak Canyon Nature Area (Dev) 35,595 Crange Orange El Camino Park (Dev) 228,820 riverside Riverside Myra Linn Park (Dev) 1429399i Sacramento Sacramento Sacto. River Trail (Dev)1 28 7•340 5p Sacramento Sacramento I Fruitrid ge Park (Dev) 31 ,52?.00 '-icra=ento Arden Manor Rec. & Jonas-Larkspur Park (Dev) 40,680 Park District Sacramento Carmichael Rec. & Park Cardinal Oaks Park (Dev) �5,4�5 District ti cramento Southgate Rec. & Park Trailhead Park (Dev) 88,479 District : cra=en o Arcade Creek Rec. & Arcade Creek Park (Dev) 47,642.50 Park District LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND RECOMMENDED ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Comm JURISDICTION PROJECT NAME AMOUNT REQUESTED San Benito Hollister Vista Park Hill =389138 Sala Diego San Diego Lake Murray, Cowles & Fortuna 414,904.50 Mt. Reg. Park (Acq) San Dieg o National City Kimball Pk Improvements, Psa II 2189146.50 46. 50 San Die go go National City Municipal Pool Renovation novation 62 0 37 San Diego Carlsbad La Costa Canyon Park (Dev) 50,850 San Francisco San Francisco John McLaren Park (Dev) 152,550 San Francisco San Francisco Knudsen Park (Dev) 5o.85o San Francisco San Francisco Kelloch-VeLasco Park (Dev) 50,850 San Joaquin San Joaquin Oak Grove Park (Dev) Phase II 1459118 Joaquin San Joaquin Micke Grove Park (Dev) 679286 n Joaquin Manteca Northgate Community Park 1229935 San Mateo Mid Peninsula Regional Hassler Park (Acq) 559,354 Open Space District 56-1 Mateo Belmont Lumberman's Property (Acq) 66,10$ San Mateo S. San Francisco Oyster Point Park (Dev) 1529550 Santa Barbara Santa Barbara West Beach (Dev) 51,540 " :manta Barbara Lompoc Beattie Park (Dev) 90,816 tsta Clara Dev., Mountain View Mountain View Shoreline Park 1079535 Zanta Clara Dev., Morgan Hill Morgan Hill Community Park 134,498 "-a t& Cruz Santa Cruz Moran Lake (Dev) 104,375 '-,*.ts Cruz Santa Cruz Neary's Lagoon (Dev), Phase II 76,275 m dciyau Yreka Greenhorn Park (Acq) 33,053 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND RECOMMENDED ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COUNT? JURISDICTION PROJECT NAME AMOUNT REQUESTED Si*iyou Mt. Shasta Rec. District Rockfellow Dr. Park Dia4viet $259425 r Tulare Tulare Elk Bayou (Dev) 50,850 Tulare Tulare Mooney Grove (Dev) 38,138 Tulare Tulare Kings River (Dev) 25.425 Tullre Tulare a Cutler Park (Dev) 10,170 Tulare Lindsay Harvard Park (Dev) 499881 Revised C-78-1 January 11, 1978 Meeting 78-1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Description 491 $ 6,580. 05 First American Title Insurance Co. Escrow Costs-Burns/Eldridge 492 4. 00 Dept. of Parks & Recreation Park Interpreters' Guide 1493 197. 96 International Business Machines Corp. Office Supplies 494 93,113. 54 Josephine & Anita Picchetti Property Payment 495 14. 00 E. M. A. C. Workshop-Merritt College �496 17. 15 Peninsula Office Supply Office Equipment j497 181. 09 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense 498 1,962. 00 Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Co. Annual Audit 'i499 81. 55 L. Craig Britton Private Vehicle Exepnse t500 2,058. 91 Mike Arnold Remodel Kitchen-Picchetti k501 50. 00 Founders Title Co. Preliminary Title Expense 502 ` 66. 00 Beth Blockley Mapping Services-Picchetti °503 209. 27 K. D. Coleman Co. Improvements-Trails �504 125. 00 Don Johnson Construction, Inc. Professional Consultation ;505 17. 49 NWB Specialties Super Size Calendars �506 63. 90 Carolyn Caddes Photographs 1507 205. 86 Mobil Oil Corporation District Vehicle Expense 508 750. 00 Environmental Volunteers Third Quarter Payment Coordinator of Volunteers '509 95. 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Litigation Guarantee 510 45. 00 Leisure Information Service Subscription 511 37. 95 Pitney Bowes Postage Machine Rental 512 38. 00 National Notary Association Membership & Insurance ,513 500. 00 U. S. Postmaster Postage '514 252.14 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies & Equipment Site Maint. & Repair 665. 15 Wood Sign Co. Signs-Permanente Creek, Fremont Older & Los Trancos 516 7. 99 San Jose Art, Paint & Wallpaper Mapping Supplies 1;517 67. 62 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Ranger Uniforms 1518 42. 50 Bill' s Towing Service District Vehccle Expense ?519 75. 55 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Repair Field Equipment 520 83. 38 Recreational Equipment Inc. Ranger Uniforms z G a # Amount Name Description 521 $ 53. 34 Diversified Transportation Parcel Delivery Service 522 140. 48 P. G. & E. Utilities-Permanente Creek Fremont Older & Picchetti 523 2,568. 74 Pacific Telephone Co. Telephone Service & Office Move 524 20. 00 Department of Forestry Subscription 525 50,764. 72 Ferma Corporation Site Preparation- Burns/Eldridge Property 526 20. 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Litigation Guarantee 527 20. 84 Norney's Of Mt. View Office Supplies 528 7. 50 Stanley R. Norton Telephone/Duplicating Exp.'' 529 1,500. 00 Flinn, Gray & Herterich, Inc. General Insurance 530 34. 40 Your Exchange Secretary Answering Service 531 56. 69 Young & Associates Office Supplies 532 169. 97 Herbert Grench Educational Assistance 533 126. 36 San Jose Mercury/News Advertising 534 128. 36 Peninsula Newspapers Inc. Advertising 535 8. 00 Western Governmental Research Assoc. Membership 536 469. 58 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies & Equipment 537 143. 00 Los Altos Garbage Co. Utilities 538 122. 00 D & D Mobil Center District Vehicle Expense 539 300. 40 Minton's Lumber & Supply Improvements & Site Expen 540 35. 05 The Highsmith Co. , Inc. Office Supplies 541 15. 00 Nature Expeditions International Seminar 542 76. 88 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies & Equipment 543 2,200. 00 Kurt L. Reitman & Associates Appraisal Services 544 37. 24 California Water Service Co. Utilities-Permanente Creep 545 320. 38 Dymond Interiors Improvements-Carpeting 546 38. 23 Los Altos Garden Supply _ Field Equipment 547 1,933. 80 State Compensation Insurance Fund Workers' Compensation Ins. 548 111. 00 J. Bart Fiebelkorn Grazing Consultant 549 78. 35 Eric Mart Educational Assistance 550 32. 00 Crane, Russak & Company, Inc. Subscription 551 54. 76 Petty Cash Meal Conferences Private Vehicle Expense Library Office Supplies Field Supplies Telephone & Postage District Vehicle Expense Site Maint. & Repair Return of Salary Advance l a K: C-78-1 January 11, 1978 Meeting 78-1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S .Amount Name Descri tican 1 $ 6,580.05 First American Title Insurance Co. Escrow Costs-Burns/Eldridge Interpreters ' Guide 2 4. 00 Dept. of Parks & Recreation Park Inter P 3 197. 96 International Business Machines Corp. Office Supplies 4 93,113. 54 Josephine & Anita Picchetti Property Payment 5 14. 00 E. M. A. C. Workshop-Merritt College 96 17. 15 Peninsula Office Supply Office Equipment 7 181. 09 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense 98 1,962.00 Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Co. Annual Audit 99 81. 55 L. Craig Britton Private Vehicle Exppnse 00 2,058. 91 Mike Arnold Remodel Kitchen-Picchetti 01 50. 00 Founders Title Co. Preliminary Title Expense G02 66. 00 Beth Blockley Mapping Services-Picchetti Improvements-Trails ,03 209. 27 K. D. Coleman Co. 04 125. 00 Don Johnson Construction, Inc. Professional Consultation 05 17. 49 NWB Specialties Super Size Calendars 06 63. 90 Carolyn Caddes Photographs ,07 205. 86 Mobil Oil Corporation District Vehicle Expense i08 750. 00 Environmental Volunteers Third Quarter Payment Coordinator of Volunteers yi �09 95. 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Litigation Guarantee M10 45. 00 Leisure Information Service Subscription 11 37. 95 Pitney Bowes Postage Machine Rental 112 38. 00 National Notary Association Membership & Insurance �13 500. 00 U. S. Postmaster Postage 14 252. 14 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies & Equipment Site Maint. & Repair l5 665. 15 Wood Sign Co. Signs-Permanente Creek, Fremont Older & Los Trancos alb 7. 99 San Jose Art, Paint & Wallpaper Mapping Supplies �17 67 . 62 Dick Bruhn, Inc. Ranger Uniforms 18 42. 50 Bill' s Towing Service District Vehiile Expense 19 75. 55 Bruce Barton Pump Service, Inc. Repair Field Equipment 20 83. 38 Recreational Equipment Inc. Ranger Uniforms