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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
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*See map on reverse side for directions to new District office.
Meeting 78-1
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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
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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
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
(78-1)
City of Tal 0 Ito
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
94301 December 14> 1977
(415) 329-2571
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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.
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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.
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Councilmember
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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
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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..
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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
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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,
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Enid Pearson, Conservation Director
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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
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than ever.
Look up our articles in the CPRS Journal and meet us in
{ $ Fresno.
Sincerely yours,
DOROTHY OLSON
��" CAPRCBM Board Member
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Agenda item No. 2)
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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(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.
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(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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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:
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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
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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