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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19801022 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 80-23 Meeting 80-23 OF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 Regular Meeting Board of Directors A G E N D A October 22, 1980 375 Distel Circle, D-1 Los Altos, California (7 :3 0) ROLL CALL WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7 :45) 1. District Contribution Toward Bear Creek Redwoods State Park - C. Britton Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Pledging Funds to Assist in the Purchase of Necessary Properties for the Establishment of the Bear Creek Redwoods State Park NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (7:50) 2. Proposed Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (Schroeder Property) - C. Britton Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Schroeder Property - Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve) (8 :10) 3. Status of American Youth Hostel Proposal for Hassler Health Home Property - S. Sessions (8 :30) 4. Proposed Open Space Management Staffing Changes S. Sessions Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G Wendin Meeting 80-23 Page Two (8:45) 5. Endorsement of California Parklands Act of 1980 (Proposition 1) - C. Britton Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Endorsing the California Parklands Act of 1980 (Proposition 1) (8:50) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Land Negotiations ADJOURNMENT AITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 80-23 October 7 , 1980 Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle , Suite D-1 Los Altos , CA 94022 Dear Board of Directors , Edgewood Colle e Site - Serpentine Soil Areas Enclosed is a list of the wild flowers that have been identified on the Edgewood College site over the last three years . Most of the identification has been sup- plied by Mabel Crittenden and Elly Hess . The great preponderance of these flowers are found on the serpentine soil of the site and they will not grow in abundance or in such variety on any other local soil. I urge you to identify this serpentine soil ar%Lprecisely so that it is excluded from any planned golf course for the site . It is a large area and relatively flat - a great temptation for golf course planners to cover with top soil and , as a consequence , destroy this special place . The peak of the wild flower season has been between March 15 and April 15 in recent years . This would be the best time to see the effect that the serpentine soil has on the various f orms of vegetation. My personal feeling is that a golf course would not be the best use of the Edgewood College site . It requires a lot of road building, parking lots , and a club house. It then needs a great deal of watering, fertilizers , and insecticides . This type of use is not consistent with M.R.O.S .D. land use policies . Sincerely, t4; Docent 1065 Drake Court San Carlos , Ca 94070 Tel. 592-3673 EDGEWOOD COLLEGE SITE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOWERING PLANTS - MARCH & APRIL WHITE CREAM REF* Branched (Fat) Solomon's Seal N-6 Smilacina racemosa Lily family California Mustard N-30 Thelypodium lasiophyllum Mustard family Ceanothus (California Lilac) T-235 Ceanothus cuneatus (var. dubius) Buckthorn family Common Catchfly (Not native) N-60 Silene gallica Pink family Common Muilla N-18 Muilla maritima Amaryllis family , Common Yarrow N-108 Achillea millefolium (var. californica) Sunflower family; Mayweed tribe Cottonheads T-356 Micropus californicus Sunflower family; Everlasting tribe Douglas' Sandwort T-163 Arenaria Douglasii - Pink family Flax-flowered Linanthus N-72 Linanthus linaflorus - Phlox family Linanthus (False Baby Stars) N-248 Linanthus androsaceus - Phlox family Morning Glory T-275 Convolvulus subacaulis (also purple colored) - Morning glory family Pearly Everlasting N-210 Anaphalis margaritacea - Sunflower family; Everlasting tribe Popcorn Flower N-78 Plagiobothrys nothofulvus - Forget-me-not family White Fritillary T-119 Fritillaria liliacea - Lily family Zygadene N-6 Zygadenus fremontii - or Fremont's Star Lily - Lily family - or Fremont's Camas *N - Theodore F. Niehaus (Peterson Field Guide) T - John Hunter Thomas (Flora of the Santa Cruz Mountains of California) EDGEWOOD COLLEGE SITE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOWERING PLANTS - MARCH & APRIL YELLOW - ORANGE REF* Blow Wives N-190 Achyrachaena mollis - Sunflower family; tarweed tribe California Buttercup N-156 Ranunculus californicus - Buttercup family California Poppy 'N-224 Eschscholzia californica - Poppy family Chile Trefoil T-210 Lotus subpinnatus - Pea family Cream Cups N-22 Platystemon californicus - Poppy family Goldfields N-200 Lasthenia chrysostoma - Sunflower family; Sneezeweed tribe (or - Baeria chrysostoma) Hog Fennel T-261 Lomatium (?) - Carrot or Parsley Family Microseris N-216 Microseris douglasii - Sunflower family; chicory tribe Mule Ears N-184 Wyethia glabra - Sunflower family; sunflower tribe Narrow Leaf Mule Ears N-184 Wyethia angustifolia - Sunflower family; sunflower tribe Pineapple Weed (non-native) N-210 Matricaria matricarioides - Sunflower family; Mayweed tribe Sun Cup N-150 Camissonia ovata - Evening Primrose family Tidy Tips N-194 Layia platyglossa - Sunflower family; Tarweed tribe * N - Theodore F. Niehaus (Peterson Field Guide) T - John Hunter Thomas EDGEWOOD COLLEGE SITE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOWERING PLANTS - MARCH & APRIL BLUE VIOLET REF* Annual Lupine N-376 Lupinus bicolor - Pea family Blue Dicks T-125 Brodiaea pulchella - Amaryllis family Blue Witch T-303 Solarium umbelliferum Nightshade family Bush Lupine T-205 Lupinus albifrons Pea family California Blue-eyed Grass N-350 Sysyrinchium bellum - Iris family Dwarf (or Earth) Brodiaea N-256 Brodiaea terrestris - Amaryllis family Gilia (also pink color) T-282 Gilia clivorum - Phlox family Harvest Brodiaea T-258 Brodiaea elegans - Amaryllis family Hedge Nettlp N-312 Stachys rigida, var. quercetorum - Mint family Hound' s Tongue N-340 Cynoglossum grande . - Borage family Ithuriel' s Spear T-125 Brodiaea laxa - Amaryllis family Larkspur T-169 Delphinium (hesperium?) - Buttercup family Purple Sanicle N-170 Sanicula bipinnatifida Carrot or Parsley family N - Theodore F. Niehaus (Peterson Field Guide) T - John Hunter Thomas EDGEWOOD COLLEGE SITE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOWERING PLANTS - MARCH & APRIL RED - PURPLE REF* California Bee Plant N-310 Scrophularia californica (California Figwort) - Figwort or Snapdragon family Coyote Mint T-297 Monardella villosa - Mint family Indian Warrior N-240 Pedicularis densiflora Figwort or Snapdragon family Owl' s Clover . T-318 'Orth'ocarpus densiflorus - Figwort or Snapdragon family Shooting Star N-246 Dodecatheon hendersonii Primrose family Tom Cat Clover N-230 Trifolium tridentatum - Pea family BROWN - GREEN Dwarf Plantain N-396 Plantago erecta - Plantain family Mission Bells N-388 Fritillaria lanceolata Lily family N - Theodore F. Niehaus (Peterson Field Guide) T - John Hunter Thomas DRAFT RESPONSE FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION Bob Young 1065 Drake Court San Carlos, CA 94070 Dear Mr. Young: At our meeting last night, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District con- sidered your letter of October 7 regarding the Edgewood college site. This site will be developed and operated by San Mateo County. Under our agreement with the County the District will have advisory review over park plans and environmental documents the County develops. Your comments will certainly be taken into account when we do our review. In the meantime, if you have not already done so, we suggest you direct a similar letter to the Board of Super- visors, with copies to Doc Mattison, Director of Parks and Recreation and to Roman Gankin of the Planning Department. Thank you for your comments. Sincerely yours, M-80-77 (Meeting 80-23 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT October 22, 1980) MEMORANDUM October 17, 1980 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: District Contribution Toward Bear Creek Redwoods State Park Discussion: On April 23, 1980 you passed a motion committing $400, 000 or 10% of the project cost, whichever is less, toward the State' s acquisition of the proposed Bear Creek Redwoods State Park (see memorandum M-80-34, dated April 18 , 1980) . It would be helpful to the State to have your action in formal resolution form. Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Pledging Funds to Assist in the Purchase of Necessary Properties for the Establishment of the Bear Creek Redwoods State Park. Note that the 10% concept is dropped. Doing so makes a definite dollar commitment to the State. Santa Clara ' s commitment is a definite $400,000. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PLEDGING FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF NECESSARY PROPERTIES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BEAR CREEK REDWOODS STATE PARK WHEREAS, the proposed Bear Creek Redwoods State Park would be an invaluable asset in helping to meet the park, recreation, and open space needs of the citizens of the Bay Area and of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District wishes to encourage and to work cooperatively with other governmental agencies and with private organizations and individuals toward providing for such recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 990 requires local funds, gifts , and grants to match State funds for the proposed Bear Creek Redwoods State Park project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby pledges $400 ,000 toward the acquisition of those parcels designated in Assembly Bill 990 for the proposed Bear Creek Redwoods State Park. R-80-57 (Me( ig 80-23 ,AV Octu,.)er 22 , 1980) 4,�b oe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 14, 1980 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager S. Sessions, Land Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (Schroeder Property) Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been offered the opportunity to purchase 11. 6 acres of vacant land contiguous to the Mt. Melville area of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in San Mateo County (refer to report R-80-10, dated March 20 , 1980, for a detailed description of the area) . A. Description of the Site. Size, Location and Boundaries . This 11. 5 acre property is located in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County and is outside the District' s boundary. The property fronts on Langley Hill Road to the north and is adjacent to Mt. Melville to the east and private property to the west. B. Current Use and Development. The property is an undeveloped grassy slope adjacent to the Mt. Melville area. C. Planning Considerations . The property is contained within San Mateo County' s Resource Management (RM) District, with a 5 to 40 acre minimum lot size , depending on slope and other factors. This site could support one dwelling unit. D. Relationship to Existing and Proposed Trails . This parcel is the downslope area of the Williams parcel (Mt. Melville) and is bounded on the north side by the proposed Skyline Trail. E. Potential Use and Management. Long range planning would include incorporating the property into a Skyline trail route. Pro- tection of the trail corridor, including the visual relief provided by the parcel' s present undeveloped state, is the most immediate value of this property. F. Use and Management Recommendation. (1) The site should be open to hikers, who can gain access by parking at turnouts on Skyline Boulevard or Langley Hill Road. Page Two (2) Preserve boundary signs should be installed where appropriate. G. Dedication. The existing Mt. Melville area has remained undedicated; however, the addition of this parcel creates a usable open space unit. Therefore, it is recommended that this property as well as the existing two Mt. Melville parcels be dedicated (a total of approximately 44 acres) . H. Naming. It is recommended that the property become an addition to the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to be known as the Mt. Melville area. I. Terms. The purchase price, as stipulated in the purchase agreement, is $187, 500 and is a fair and reasonable price based upon its development potential, access, and amenities. This price is also in accordance with the appraised value. The agreement requires that escrow close on or before October 31, 1980, with the District obtaining possession at that time. This would be an all cash transaction from the New Lands Commitment budget category. Recommendation: It is recommended that you approve the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authrorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Schroeder Property - Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve) . It is further recommended that the Board approve the interim use and management recommendations contained in this report, that this property be designated as an addition to the Mt. Melville area of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, and that this 11. 6 acre parcel along with the existing 32. 3 Mt. Melville area be dedicated. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SCHROEDER PROPERTY- RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in the attached purchase agreement between Hans P. Schroeder, et ux and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District dated October 4 , 1980, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President and appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property. Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5,000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. 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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SCHROEDER PROPERTY- RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in the attached purchase agreement between Hans P. Schroeder, et ux and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District dated October 4 , 1980, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President and appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. I� Section Two. The President of the Board or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property. Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5, 000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between HANS P. SCHROEDER and DULCY G. SCHROEDER, husband and wife, hereinafter called "SELLERS" and MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN x SPACE DISTRICT, -hereinafter called "DISTRICT" . I 1. PURCHASED PROPERTY: SELLERS agree to sell to DISTRICT, and DISTRICT agrees to purchase # from SELLERS, SELLERS' real property located in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County, State of California, consisting of eleven i and sixty one one-hundreths acres (11.61) , more or less, and commonly referred to as San Mateo County Assessor' s Parcel Number 078-210-210, as described in the property description referred to in the preliminary title report No. 273868 dated ,July 22, 1980 from the First American Title Insurance Company, San Mateo County Division, said report being designated Exhibit "A" , and as outlined in red on the map designated Exhibit "B" both of said exhibits are attached hereto and by this reference made parts hereof. Together with easements designated as Parcel II and Parcel III on said Exhibits A and B and together with any other easements, rights of way, or rights of use which may be appurtenant or attributable to the aforesaid lands. 2. PURCHASE PRICE AND 14ANNER OF PAYMENT: The total purchase price shall be ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($187, 500. 00) ,payable into escrow at such time as' escrow may be closed and title conveyed to DISTRICT under the "terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 3. TITLE AND POSSESSION: Title and possession of the subject property shall be conveyed to DISTRICT at the close of escrow by Grant Deed, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, easements, assessments, covenants, restrict- ions, rights, and conditions of record except: a. Taxes for the fiscal year in which this escrow closes shall be cleared and paid for in the manner required by Section 4986 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. b. Typewritten exceptions numbered 3 through 8 listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. 4. COSTS: DISTRICT shall pay and satisfy all escrow, recording, and usual title insurance charges, and fees incurred in this transaction. Title insurance may be acquired at the option of the DISTRICT and in the amount thereby deemed adequate for its purposes. I I 1 of 3 I SELLERS shall be responsible for, and pay all costs of any recon- veyance of deed of trust, full release of mortgage or any charges, costs, or fees incurred in order to deliver marketable title to DISTRICT. 5. COMMISSIONS: The DISTRICT shall have no obligation to pay any real estate agent' s commission or other related costs or fees in connection with this transaction. 6. LEASES OR OCCUPA14CY OF PREMISES: r SELLERS warrant that there exist no oral or written leases or rental t agreements affecting all or any portion of the subject property, nor are any persons occupying the property. SELLERS further warrant } and agree to hold DISTRICT free and harmless and to reimburse DISTRICT for any and all costs, liability, loss, damage, or expense, including costs for legal services, occasioned by reason of any such lease, rental agreement, or occupancy of the property being acquired by DISTRICT (including but not limited to relocation payments and expenses provided for in Section 7260 et seq. of the California Government Code. ) 7. ACCEPTANCE AND TERM OF ESCROW: DISTRICT shall have twenty ( 20) days from the date of the execution hereof by the SELLERS to accept and execute this agreement, and during said period this instrument shall constitute an irrevocable offer by SELLERS to sell and convey the aforesaid real property to DISTRICT, for the consideration and under the terms and conditions herein set forth, In consideration of which DISTRICT has paid and SELLERS acknow- ledge receipt of the sum of ten ($10. 00) dollars. Time being of the essence, this transaction shall close as soon as practicable after documents evidencing acceptable title are deposited in escrow (No. 273568) to be conducted by the First American Title Insurance Company, 555 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94064 and in no event later than October 31, 1980. 8. The provisions hereof shall accrue to the benefit of and bind the respective heirs, devisees, successors, or assigns of the parties herto. 2 of 3 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL S LLERS : OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVED AS TO FORIM: ns . Sc-Tiroed r tanley porton, District Counsel ulcey G chroeder I 1 ACCEP R RECOMMENDATION: Dated: 10l�-.� �--7-- ----- ,I ;} L. CraiC Britton Land Acquisition Manager RECOM14ENDED FOR APPROVAL: Herbert Grench General Manager APPROVED AND ACCEPTED: Barbara Green, President Board of Directors Dated: ATTEST: Clerk of the Board of Directors 3 of 3 1 t PRELIMINARY REPORT ` �t A �ecerc, First American Title Insurance Company San Mateo County Division Subject to a minimurn charge as FORMERLY San MateO COUntY Title Company ESTABLISKED 1674 required b) Sectiun 12404 of the Insurance Comae. Refer to Order Number and Office as indicated. X 555 Marshall Street 367-9050 f MID PENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE - Redwood City,Ca.94064 4 375 DISTEL CIRCLE 1100 so. El amino Real 341.2691 t SUITE D-1 San Mateo,a.94402 4 E LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA fool Crone street 323.7775 p Menlo Park,Co.94025 777 Kains Avenue 583-932A San Bruno,Co.94066 � 150 B$rh Street 992-4606 j - Daly City,Co.94017 100 Cabrillo Hwy. North 726.4416 r Half Moon Bay,Ca. 94019 r . 401 G Primrose Road 347-7076 I Title Order No. 273568—JPT Burlingame,Ca.94010 Customer's Reference: I Form of Policy Coverage Requested: *1 CALIFORNIA LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION STANDARD COVERAGE POLICY 0 AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION LOAN POLICY In response to the above referenced application for a policy of title insurance,this Company hereby reports that it is prepared to F issue,or cause to be issued,as of the date hereof,a Policy of Title Insurance in the form specified above,describing the land and the estate or interest therein hereinafter set forth,insuring against loss which may be sustained by reason of any defect,lien or encum- brance not shown or referred to as an Exception below or not excluded from coverage pursuant to the printed Schedules,Conditions and Stipulations of said policy form. This report(and any supplements or amendments thereto)Is Issued solely for the purpose of facilitating the issuance of a policy of title insurance and no liability.s assumed hereby.If It is desired that liability be assumed prior to the issuance of a policy of title in- surance, a Binder or Commitment should be requested. JOSEPH P. TAYLOR Dated as of JULY 22, 1980 at 7:30 a.m. ESCROW/TITLE OFFICER Title of said estate or interest at the date hereof Is vested in: HANS P. SCHROEDER AND DULCY G. SCHROEDER, HIS WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Report is: N FEE O LEASEHOLD At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained in said policy form would be as follows: i Continl5ad Pane 2 ti 273568 Page 2. 1. General and Special Taxes for the fiscal year 1980-81 , now a lien, amount not yet ascertainable. 2 . General and Special Taxes for the fiscal year 1979-80, $321 . 64 each installment have been paid in full. Code Area: 70-5 A. P. No. : 078 210 210 Covers Parcel I . NOTE: Any general and special taxes for the fiscal year 1978-79 which may be assessed ( in addition to the 1978-79 taxes previously paid) by reason of : a. Improvements added subsequent to March 1, 1975. b. Changes in ownership occuring subsequent to March 1, 1975. c. Reappraisal of property values as of March 1 , 1975. 3. EASEMENT for existing roads lying within the boundaries of property herein described. 4. RIGHT OF WAY over the herein described property, as granted in Instrument From : Robert Anderson and Gracella R. Anderson, husband and wife To : Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a corporation Dated : June 6, 1932 Recorded : July 25, 1932 File No. : 11124-C Book 571 of official Records at page 197, Records of San Mateo County, California. Grants Right of Way for a single line of poles and wires over the Southwesterly portion. 5. AGREEMENT Between Donald A. Williams and Nona Williams, his wife , as Joint Tenants And Jan Hoogland and Trip Hoogland , his wife, as Joint - Tenants Dated August 8, 1973 Recorded : August 24, 1973 File No. : 68580-AG Book 6457 of official Records at page 654, Records of San Mateo County, California. Wherein it is agreed; among other things, that there is in existence a roadway leading Southerly and Southwesterly from the South- easterly line of Rapley Ranch Road along or near the common boundary line and that they wish to share the use of said roadway in common with each other for the benefit of their respective parcels. The Parcel Map herein referred to locates said easement in the Northwesterly corner of Parcel I . 6. EASEMENT over the herein described property, as granted in Instrument From : Donald Williams and Nona Williams, husband and wife To : Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California corporation Dated : September 7, 1977 Recorded September 23, 1977 File No. 76009-AL Records of San Book 7611 of official Records at page 161, Mateo County, California. Grants easement for poles and wires. Location not disclosed of record. 273568 Page 3. 1 7. AGREEMENT i between : County of San Mateo, a political subdivision of the State of California and : Donald Williams and Nona Williams, his wife , as Joint Tenants dated : September 27, 1977 recorded : September 29, 1977 " File No. : 77969-AL Book 7615 of Official Records at page 666, Records of San Mateo County, California. Said Agreement pertains to the construction of access roads. �I 8. PROPOSED 10 foot ingress and egress easement on shown on Parcel Map in Book 42 of Parcel Maps at page 55. Recorded June 26, 1978 Affects Parcel I. 1 j 9. RESERVATION as contained in Deed d from : Donald Williams and Nona Williams, his wife to : Hans P. Schroeder and Dulcy G. Schroeder, his wife, as joint tenants 1 dated : June 28, 1978 recorded : June 30, 1978 File No. : 86627-AM Reel 7758 of Official Records at image 1401 , Records of San Mateo a County, California. Reserves easement for ingress and egress over portion of Rapley Road lying within the herein described property. I 10. DEED OF TRUST securing payment of $500.00 i' Trustor Hans P. Schroeder and Dulcy G. Schroeder Trustee : Chicago Title Insurance Company, a Missouri corporation Beneficiary: Joseph C. Lautze Recorded June 26, 1980 Document No: 60543-AP Book/Reel 7967 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/Image 2417. Beneficiary' s Address - not shown i Loan No. - not shown Affects Parcels I and II. i i 4 � There have been no deeds recorded within the last six months prior to the date of this report, affecting the herein described property. { 3 I I 27"3_ 3 Page 4. DESCRIPTION The land herein referred to is situated in the State of California, County of San Mateo, and is described as follows: t PARCEL I : Parcel C as shown on that certain map entitled "PARCEL MAP FOR A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF SECTION 8 , T 7 S, R 3 W, M. D. B. & M AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 6404, PAGE 86, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN MATEO CO. , SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA" , filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California on June 26, 1978 in Book 42 of Parcel Maps at page 55. f ' 3 PARCEL II: t AN NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT for ingress and egress over the portion of 3 said Rapley Ranch Road lying between the Southwesterly line of Skyline ' Boulevard and the Northwesterly prolongation of the Southwesterly + boundary of Parcel I above. 3 5 Said Easement is appurtenant to Parcel I above and was created by Deed i, to Joseph Galantine recorded September 26, 1942 in Book 1036 of Official Records at page 229 (File N. 64608-E) , Records of San Mateo County, + ° California. { PARCEL III: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT for utility purposes together with the right of ingress and egress thereto within a strip of land 15 feet wide, and being portion of Parcel "B" as shown on that certain map entitled "PARCEL MAP FOR A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF SECTION i 8 , T 7 S, R 3 W, M. D. B. & M AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 6404 , PAGE 86 , OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN MATEO CO. , SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA" , filed in the office of the County Recorder_ of San Mateo County, State of California on June 26, 1978 in Book 42 of Parcel Maps at page 55, the Southeasterly line of said Easement being coincident with { the following described line: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly line of said Parcel "B" , said point being distant thereon North 80 53 ' West 26 feet from the South- easterly terminus of that certain course shown as "North 80 53 ' i West 224 .12" on said map; thence from said point of beginning and at right angles to said last mentioned course North 81° 07 ' East 25 f feet to the terminus of said Southerly. line of the easement herein described. 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Al �I:r, ..ri1 ;;, '/f',, %r!(%;./r7)/ I:;li N+!•IfM r{]f- ,;SI kI111 1) t(1VoIJ OF 5A I (14,I'MA C1.OFF . 1 SAN MATED COUNTY, CALIFORNIA R-80-59 (Meeting 80-23 October 22 , 1980) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 17 , 1980 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: S. Sessions, Land Manager SUBJECT: Status of American Youth Hostel Proposal for Hassler Health Home Property Introduction: Since the District has not acquired the Hassler Health Home property, there is no formal use and management plan review for the site at this time (refer to memorandum M-79-35 , dated October 10, 1979 , for previously discussed use and manage- ment recommendations) . As you are aware, acquisition activity over the past year has culminated in the presentation of an Offer to Purchase to the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco (see report R-80-56 , dated October 3, 1980) . In preparation for post-acquisition management, staff solicited, in April and May 1980, possible recreational uses of the buildings which would be compatible with the intended open space use of the site and consistent with the requirements of the Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund. This solicitation process included placing publicity articles in local newspapers and individual mailings to appropriate city and county offices and other public agencies within the District. Additionally, special interest group: s, such as Scouting organizations, the American Youth Hostel Association, recreation groups, and the Hassler Assessment District were contacted. Only one proposal was received, and the American Youth Hostel , Golden Gate Council of San Francisco (AYH) , requested that the retention of two of the Hassler buildings to be used for a youth hostel be considered by the Board (see attached letter of September 2 , 1980) . Discussion: Staff has been working with AYH and their engineers to determine the feasibility of retaining and rehabilitating two buildings for a hostel operation. It is now the opinion of the AYH Executive Council that the Hassler youth hostel concept is too expensive, and the Golden Gate Council would prefer using their $500 commitment for studies of sites other than the Hassler property. Staff would suggest, therefore, the removal of the hostel concept from the Hassler environmental assessment parameters. R-80-59 Page Two The present schedule is to complete an engineering study on demolition methods ,which would include a cost estimate ,and necessary environ- mental assessment documents by December, 1980. This schedule would allow demolition of the buildings and restoration of the Hassler site to an open space area upon completion of the acquisition process. For your information, the concept of having a resident District Ranger located on the Hassler site is still under staff consideration. Cost estimates to retain a building for Ranger use will be included in the engineering study. Another concept under discussion is for a Ranger patrol agreement with San Mateo County in conjunction with the Edgewood site. This question will be resolved prior to a decision to demolish the buildings. A copy of my July 17 letter to the San Carlos City Council, which you received earlier, is attached. The question of site-user access routes is still to be resolved. Recommendation: Updated, more detailed use and management recommen- dations will be developed and presented after acquisition. In the interim, however, staff recommends that the Board concur with the request from the Golden Gate Council of American Youth Hostels to delete the hostel concept from planning considerations. AMERICAN YO 'H HOSTELS, INC. �p G� $� Golden Gate Council Building 240, Fort Mason _ San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 771-4646 A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC-SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPING, OPERATING AND COORDINATING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSTELS AND HOSTELING PROGRAMS �'�- r a „ep �e.,rber 2 8, 1 ,,.0 ,\.xidpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA . 94022 Attn: Steven D. Sessions Land Yanager i Dear MPROSD: Re;Mardirg the $500 committed by our Board of Directors for study at the Hassler site, our Board has deliberated further. After an analysis by Albert Lanier, architect; and a letter from Steve Sessions to I'ark Ahalt dated July 15, 1980; we have estimated conversion costs of the Hassler buildings to be a minimum of $40,000. This is capitalization only and doesn't really consider equipment and furnishings. Secondly, it has become increasingly obvious that with the openinG of "ontara Lighthouse Hostel and Pigeon Point Hostel to be opened in November, the Hassler site is really not an optimal link in a peninsula chain of hostels . Therefore, we want to know if the funds we have committed could be better spent at other or future sites within YPROSD. We would also like to carefully analyze our current locations including Saratoc-a and Hidden Villa to see where connections could be made to our coastal hostels at Pigeon Point and. Montara Lighthouses. if your organization is willing to help organize a hostel 'plan within your jurisdiction then our funds could be spent where they have maximum effectiveness for hostel users . Otherwise, we maintain our coTmitment to the Hassler study, but in full realization that there is only marginal outlook for a successful hostel and certainly not a preferred location. Sincerely, AYH-GGC --aTK a Hostel�Developr.-ent Manager cc : Bert Schwarzschild, Exec. Dir. Jean Rusmore r GOLDEN GATE COUNCIL OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC. Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting of August 26, 1980 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. at the S.F. International Hostel Dining Room. Attendance: Board Members: Linda Allen, Bartley Deamer, Ursula Gummett, Beryl Kay, John Knox, Miriam Schafler, Jeffrey Shopoff Staff: Mark Ahalt, Nina Janapolj Bert Schwarzschild, Steve Walters I. MINUTES The Minutes of theExecutive Committee Meeting of June 24, 1980 were presented and unanimously approved. II. FINANCIAL RESULTS Linda Allen presented the Financial Report. It has beennoted in the Minutes of the previous Executive Committee meeting on June 24 that it would be helpful if the Financial Report could better reflect the long term loans, grants etc. and their restrictions, if any, to give the Committee a clearer picture of the financial situation. This was again discussed, together with some other suggested improvements to the print-outs. It was noted that assistance could hopefully be sought from the CPAs who would be joining the Board in the near future. Bartley Deamer requested that the Minutes reflect that there is still an apparent need for work on the monthly computer print-out. Linda reported that Karen Yee was unfortunately leaving the Council Office. The Committee expressed its thanks to Karen for her great help in preparing the financial reports with Linda. III. FUNDING COMMITTEE REPORT John Knox reported on a $1,000 donation that had been received from Mr. and Mrs. William Matson Roth, through the efforts of Dr. John Frankel. John had met with Messrs. Kramer and Blum for discussions concerning various foundations to be approached for grants and donations. The aggregate figure arrived at, as being needed, was $73,000, being $25,000 to cover the short term loans and $48,000 which was still required but not covered in any way at all. With that total figure in mind, John Blum had suggested the following names and suggested amounts to be applied for from each entity: S.H.Cowell Foundation $30,000 Fireman`s Fund 10,000 Foremost McKesson, Inc. 5,000 Wm.G:Irwin Charity Foundation 25,000 Levi Strauss 5,000 $75,000 1. (e) Hostel Development: Mark Ahalt reported on the following: (i) Kent Canyon/John Muir Hostel: Mark stated that it was timely now to decide upon a name for, this hostel. Much discussion follow6d during which it was noted that just the name John Muir with no indicated location would be of little help to foreign hostelers looking for the hostel. Therefore, on a motion of Miriam Schafler, seconded by Beryl Kay, it was unanimously agreed thas the title of the hostel should be MUIR WOODS HOSTEL AT TAMALPIAS STATE PARK. (ii) Hassler Home: Mark reported that he had done no further research regarding Hassler as a potential hostel in view of the feeling of the full Board at its meting in July. However, he did feel that he needed guidance and authority from the Executive Committee to convey to Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District our decision regarding Hassler as a potential hostel and our previous commitment of $500.00 toward an environmental impact study. Discussion followed wherein it was noted that while it had been agreed that Hassler had very little.potential for conversion to a hostel in view of its location and the excessive cost involved in doing so, we were still very much interested in any other buildings the Open Space District might wish to discuss. Therefore the Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the representatives from Golden Gate Council to indicate tothe Open Space District that our $500.00 commitment is available for studies of other alternative sites, and in considering the number of sites available, if a choice is offered we would rather not spend the $500.00 commitment on the Hassler property at this time. (iii) Hidden Villa: Mark reported that he had visited Hidden Villa Ranch Hostel at Los Altos andassisted them in improving the operation of that hostel. (iv) Sacramento Hostel: Search was going on for alternative hostel accommodation in Sacramento and at the present time a Victorian owned by the Baptist Church was being looked at and consideration was being given to obtaining an old railroad car for conversion, which had been done successfully in another area. (f) Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of Golden Gate Council will be held this year at the Marin Headlands hostel on November 7, 1980. The Council will of course join with the hostel regarding tha arrangements for the meeting. V. San Francisco International Hostel Committee Report: Beryl Kay reported briefly on the hostel. We were able to actually see the progress on the ground floor, since we were occupying the dining room for the meeting, which room and kitchen were almost completed. It was anticipated that the work would be complete by August 30, 1980. Beryl reported that it had been proposed at the previous hostel committee meeting that the overnight fee of the hostel be increased in the budget from $4.00 and $6.00 to $5.00 and $7.00. This proposed new rate would include the cost of a sleep sack (75je) which has not been the case to the present. This proposal for an increase was approved unanimously by the Executive Committee. 3.- IV hllDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE.DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE.SUITE 0-1.LOS ALTOS.CALIFORNIA UM (415)98S4717 July 17, 1980 City- Council City of San Carlos 666 Elm Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Dear Mayor Bennie and Members of the Council: At the suggestion of Councilman Steele, I am writing to give you a status report on the Hassler property. Some time ago the District had an independent apprai- sal made of the property and subsequently_: mads a_ purchase offer based upon that-appraisal... Negottations have been underway since, but have been difficult. In the meantime the District has solicited proposals for public recreational use of the buildings. Only one such proposal was forthcoming, that being for a hostel, using the former head doctor's residence and adjoining duplex and oper- ated by the American Youth Hostel group. This proposal is being evaluated. Legal access to the site from the new Crestview/Edgewood intersection and past the detoxification center would be suitable for District patrol or hostel vehicles. However, pedestrian access for San Carlos neighbors and other site users from the end of -Bow Drive, bypassing V e detoxification center, would be very desirable, as would some parking area in that vicinity for a visitor staging area.. Parking has not been negotiated on the Hetch Hetchy right of way, and it is undesirable to have general public vehicular access to the top of the Hassler rid e. These g matters will require more joint g optimal study with San Carlos officials to try to arrive at P �zna1 solutions. .* However, the negotiations with San Francisco are not currentl affected b them. Y Y Please call upon me if you need further information. We ' complete this project ect for the benefit. of are uite 'anxious to com p � q P the residents of San Carlos and others. Sincerely yours , Herbert. Grench General Manager HGtjg . cc: MROSD Board of Directors Bob Allen R-80-60 (October 22, 1980 .Meeting 80-23) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 17, 1980 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Open Space Management Staffing Changes Attached is a report (R-80-58 of October 14 , 1980) from the Land Manager to me on planning staff changes . I recommend the following actions : (1) Approval of the job specification for and filling of a regular full-time Associate Open Space Planner position at a salary number range of 152 to 182 . (2) Authorize the hiring of a temporary part-time person to aid in environmental resource analysis and writing needs . The changes involving the Environmental Management Planner are a title change and administrative changes in the job specifi- cation and are not a reclassification. According to policies you adopted in the original Foss report, these changes require no Board approval. This year' s Action Plan and recent priorities adopted by you call for a study of the field staff structure. When this study is completed by staff, I will report to you. I anticipate thorough discussion of the immediate and long term implications and referral to the Budget Committee. The ranger residence policy is also under review by staff, as was called for in the Foss study, and has a relationship to the staff structure. I intend to place both items before you concurrently. R-80-58 AA, (Meeting 80-23 October 22 , 1980) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT October 14 , 1980 TO: H. Grench, General Manager FROM: S. Sessions, Land Manager ASSISTED BY: J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Proposed Open Space Management Staffing Changes Introduction: Since becoming Land Manager in November, 1979, 1 have been considering, at your request, the current staffing structure for Open Space Management and possible new organizational structures. The resignation of the Environmental Resource Planner, which became effective on August 27 , 1980, and the departure of the District's temporary Drafting Aide, allows for the implementation of certain organizational changes that I 've considered which would enhance our planning capability and prepare the section for forthcoming needs. During this process, I have evaluated the need for additional drafting and planning capability, the relationship of the Coordinator of Volunteer Programs to the present organization, as well as the possible restructuring of the Ranger staff, and I am now prepared to make the recommendations outlined in this report. Discussion: In order to provide for a total team capability and an organizational structure that would meet current Open Space Management needs, as well as future planning and management require- ments dictated by the continued acquisition of open space lands , I considered various possibilities for the reorganization of the Open Den Space Management staff, with primary focus on the planning staff at this time. Included among these possibilities were : 1) maintaining the present organizational structure; 2) creating a new full-time permanent position that would encompass the duties of the Coordinator of Volunteer Programs and the bulk of the Open Space Management ' s writing responsibilities (including grant pro- posals, use and management reports and reviews, pre-acquisition reports, and resource analyses) ; 3) creating a new full-time permanent position that would provide for additional planning, drafting, and graphics support, the need for which has, and will continue to be, on the increase as more and more open space lands are acquired; 4) redistributing the bulk of the program writing done in the section back to the appropriate program areas (the Environmental Resource Planner, for example, did the bulk of the pre-acquisition reports and the grant writing for the Open Space R-80-58 Page Two Acquisition program) ; and finally 5) hiring, on a temporary one- half time basis, a person to pick up the bulk of the section ' s writing responsibilities, assuming that the Open Space Management program will continue to produce the pre-acquisition reports and the grant proposals. After considering these possible alternatives, I feel the third and fifth possibilities stated above are the most feasible, and therefore I propose the following staffing changes at this time for consideration: 1) Eliminate the current Environmental Resource Planner position. 2) Change the title of the Environmental Management Planner to Open Space Planner to be consistent with the staffing recom- mendation that follows. As you recall, the title of Environ- mental Management Planner was assigned when the two members of the planning staff were equalized in salary and level of responsibility (refer to the November 1979 Salary Survey Study done by G. Foss) . A new job specification for the Open Space Planner position is attached and reflects the change in work assignments created by eliminating the Environmental Resource Planner position and in adding an Associate Planner position. At this time, no salary range change is being recommended for the Open Space Planner. 3) Create a new permanent full-time position of Associate Open Space Planner. The person filling this position would provide the additional graphics, drafting, and planning capability required to support the increasing number of Open Space Manage- ment and Open Space Acquisition activities. I suggest that this be an "entry" level type position into the District' s planning staff structure, and a job specification for this position is attached, reflecting the fact that the person filling this new position would assist in the pre-acquisition and post- acquisition planning and management of District lands. Pro- posed salary recommendations for this position are discussed later in the report. 4) Hire a temporary part-time person, i.e. maximum 20 hours per week for approximately six months, to assist in the preparation of written material required from the Open Space Management section. At this time, I see this person assisting in the preparation of pre-acquisition reports, including resource inventories, writing various use and management reports and reviews, writing grant applications and proposals, and assisting in the preparation and the writing of policy reports and special resource analysis reports, such as, environmental analyses, grazing reports, land use reports, and reports to other agencies concerning District resources. During this six month period, I will continue to evaluate future needs in this area and recommend staffing and/or program changes at a later date. I would recommend that this person be paid on an hourly basis at a rate to be determined by the experience and quali- fications of the individuals who would be available for this type of temporary position. R-80-58 Page Three The above recommendations would not only fill the gap created by the present position vacancies, but would, more importantly, provide an organizational structure that would allow for upward mobility in the planning staff, as well as providing for the District' s long-term planning support activities. Some of the responsibilities of the Environmental Resource Planner would be shifted to the Open Space Planner and Associate Planner, with the Land Manager and Operations Supervisor assuming some spin- off functions. Certain functions within the planning section would be re-oriented to the operations section, such as contractor liaison, roads, trails, and other field maintenance items. In terms of salary for the Asaociate Open Space Planner position, I recommend, after consulting with the Administrative Assistant, who works with the District' s Personnel Consultant, that the newly created Associate Open Space Planner position, if approved by you and authorized by the Board, be given an annual salary of $1280 to $1726 (Range Number 152 to 182 in the District's current salary pay plan) . According to the Administrative Assistant and the Personnel Consultant, this salary range was determined after reviewing external comparables for similar planning positions and after considering the internal consistency between various District positions. The attached table shows how the salary for this new position would fall into the District' s current salary pay plan. Costs to implement the proposed staffing changes (i.e. the Associate Open Space Planner and the temporary writer) for this year would be absorbed within the current Open Space Management budget. The planner position, if filled by December, 1980 , would cost approxi- mately $12 ,000. The approved Open Space Management budget for 1980-81 identifies $26,245 for the Environmental Resource Planner. Some $6 ,500 has been expended this year, leaving $19,500. From this amount, $6 ,500 is needed for the part-time writer, and for consulting services, grants, and special programs. The Technical Assistance budget category has $5,200 for drafting assistance, and to date, $1,000 has been expended. The remaining $4 ,200 in this category would be used for special drafting and graphics assistance and consulting services on an as-needed basis to support Open Space Management and Open Space Acquisition programs. In addition to the proposed changes outlined above, I have been considering two items relating to the Ranger staff. The first item is the implementation of the Senior Ranger program which, as we have discussed, would involve the creation of senior level Ranger positions to provide for field supervision and shift supervision. This type of organization would assist the District in providing a responsible level of land stewardship, as well as providing upward mobility and growth within the Ranger organizational structure. R-80-58 Page Four This possible shifting of responsibilities to the operations section, along with the growing need for an intermediate level of a field supervisor to assume some of the day-to-day problems and work coordination, make the implementation of the Senior Ranger staffing concept desirable at this time. I will be evaluating the costs for implementing the Senior Ranger position and determining how much costs for this program would be for the remainder of the fiscal year, if it were implemented in January or February of 1981, and make recommendations for implementation. The second item is the possible provision for a ninth Ranger position, not related to acquisition of the Hassler site, but keyed to acreage and patrol routes, so that Ranger coverage of District sites in the southern or northern portions of the District would be provided, as well as in the central District area. The need for Ranger support services is increasing because of the 426 acres which have been acquired in the southern portion of the District in the past year. This ninth Ranger position should possibly be taken into consideration in 1981 and evaluated prior to the formulation of the budget for the 1981-82 fiscal year. Both of these items need to be thoroughly evaluated as soon as possible, and I shall be returning to you in the near future with my final recommendations on these two items. Recommendation: After considering the planning staff changes I've outlined above, I would like to recommend the following action to you: 1) Eliminate the Environmental Resource Planner position as a District staff position; 2) Change the Environmental Management Planner's title to Open Space Planner and approve the revised job specification for this position; 3) Request that the Board authorize you to fill a new, permanent full-time position of Associate Open Space Planner at the annual salary range of $1280 to $1726 and approve the proposed job speci- fication for this position; 4) Request that the Board authorize you to hire a temporary part- time person for approximately six months to handle the Open Space Management' s writing needs. A J MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 ASSOCIATE OPEN SPACE PLANNER DEFINITION: Under general direction, assists in a variety of activ- sties relating to the planning and management of District lands. Assignments will include, but not be limited to, mapping and graphics preparation, and planning activities involved in the development and implementation of use plans for District sites. TYPICAL TASKS: Maintains District's base map and aerial series; pre- pares maps, graphs, charts , and other visual, aids for reports and displays; compiles and interprets planning data from aerials, develop- ment plans, subdivision maps, and legal descriptions; assists in site brochure development and Master Plan updating; performs general field surveys and investigations using maps and legal descriptions; conducts resource inventories for pre-acquisition and post-acquisition planning; assists in the preparation and implementation of use and management plans for District sites, including preparing work specifications and supervising field projects; assists in review of plans and specifications for conformance with District objectives and with federal, State and local regulations; answers inquiries and provides appropriate infor- mation; provides mapping and graphics support for Open Space Acquisition and Public Communications Programs; assists in the gathering of infor- mation from special interest groups, homeowners associations, and other private and public agencies; assists in grant application planning and preparation; trains, advises, and reviews work of volunteers and interns who may be working with the District in planning and/or mapping activities; performs other related activities as required. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in urban or regional planning, environmental design, landscape architecture, natural resource management or a closely related field. In addition, one year of professional planning experience or two years experience at a trainee level in planning. Valid California driver' s license required. ABILITY TO: Gather and interpret data; work cooperatively and effec- tively with the public, co-workers and others contacted in course of wor k;kr prepare graphic aP hic illustrations;ns• use symbols, mb o is, language and tech - niques used in planning, drafting and mapping; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; carry out projects to completion with minimal supervision. Herbert A Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner.Daniel G,Wendin AW ;;kk Ive MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 OPEN SPACE PLANNER DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Land Manager, assists in pre-acquisition and post-acquisition planning and management of District lands in relation to District' s short and long term planning goals. Responsible for assigned planning projects and activities and super- vision and coordination of work of others. TYPICA.1, TASKS: Plans and conducts assigned open space planning projects and studies, including pre-acquisition and post-acquisition related activities, with emphasis on development plans; responsible for gathering and summarizing of planning data and preparation and writing of required reports; conducts public meetings; contacts and interfaces with other public and private interest groups; responds to detailed or difficult requests for planning information from local agencies, groups or individuals, verbally or in writing; responsible for prep- aration of design specifications for implementation of use and manage- ment plans and solicitation of bids for various construction or main- tenance projects; responsible for updating District 's Master Plan; works with the Land Manager on District' s general and long-term planning, Action Plan, and budget information; performs environmental research and coordinates research by other agencies and individuals; assists in preparation of grant applications and of environmental documents re- lated to California Environmental Quality Act; evaluates appropriate environmental documents prepared by other agencies for projects of interest to District; supervises work of other planning staff members, and, at required, other. individuals and volunteers performing drafting/graphic projects; performs other related activities as requested. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in urban or regional planning, environmental design, landscape architecture, natural resource management or a closely related field. In addition, two years professional planning experience at an associate level or comparable. A graduate degree in urban or regional planning or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Valid California driver' s license required. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, practices and trends in environmental resource planning; research and statistical methods used to obtain planning data; codes, ordinances and laws relating to zoning, planning, and environ- mental protection. ABILITY TO: Gather and analyze data; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; apply planning principles and tech- niques to specific situations; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; work cooperatively and effectively with the public, co- workers and others contacted in course of work; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports of project ,findings, using graphic aids; make public presentations; effectively represent the District on a variety of matters with other staff and public/private agencies; supervise 0 A Rvaluate the work of other planners . ,ench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishom Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin R-80-58 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Salary Pay Plan 1980 - 1981 Effective July 1, 1980 Salary Range Classification No. Min-Max Senior Typist Clerk 116-146 895-1206 Secretary 132-162 1049-1414 Accounting Specialist 137-167 1103-1487 Ranger 147-177 1218-1642 Real Estate Research Analyst 147-177 1218-1642 **Associate Open Space Planner 152-182 1280-1726 **Open Space Planner 176-206 1626-2191 Operations Supervisor 182-212 1726-2326 Public Communications Coordinator 179-209 1675-2258 Administrative Assistant 176-206 1626-2191 Land Manager* 219-249 2494-3362 Land Acquisition Manager* 219-249 2494-3362 *Range of 3% to 5% to be added to base salary as assigned and approved by General Manager for assignments and performance of the employee as Assistant General Manager. **Proposed changes discussed in report R-80-58 indicated in italics . M-80-75 (Meeting 80-23 October 22 , 1980) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM October 6 , 1980 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Endorsement of California Parklands Act of 1980 (Proposition 1) Introduction: At your meeting of August 13, 1980, you indicated your support of Proposition 1, the California Parklands Act of 1980 which, if passed by California ' s voters on November 4, will provide for the sale of general obligation bonds in the amount of $285 million to finance new parks and development and rehabilitation of existing parks. Your action on August 13 allowed for an article of support to be placed in the pre-election issue of Openspacef and, as I noted at that meeting, a formal resolution of support for Proposition 1 would be placed before you for consideration prior to the General Election. Discussion: As indicated in my initial memorandum on the "new" Proposition 1 (see memorandum M-80-54 , dated July 31, 1980) , the District would benefit directly from the passage of the California Parklands Act of 1980. In addition to the $85,000,000 earmarked for city, county and regional parks and recreation and to be dis- tributed on the basis of population, the District' s well-being would be enhanced by the $30 million which would be distributed by the Department of Parks and Recreation for the purpose of the Roberti-Zlberg Open-Space and Recreation Program Act. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Endorsing the California Parklands Act of 1980 (Proposition 1) . RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ENDORSING THE CALIFORNIA PARKLANDS ACT OF 1980 (PROPOSITION 1) WHEREAS, the voters of the State of California will vote at the November 4 , 1980 general election on the California Parklands Act of 1980, authorizing the issuance and sale of $285, 000 ,000 of State bonds; and WHEREAS, the California Parklands Act of 1980 will provide $285 ,000 ,000 for parklands and recreational purposes, including $85,000,000 in grants to counties, cities , and dis- tricts for acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or restor- ation of real property for park, beach, recreational, and histor- ical resources preservation purposes and $30 ,000,000 for urban park projects; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the State to preserve and protect environmental and recreational resources and to pro- vide and encourage recreational opportunities for the citizens of California; and WHEREAS, the demand for parks, beaches, recreation areas and recreational facilities , and historical resources preserva- tion projects in California is far greater than the supply that is presently available, and such facilities may become even more critically inadequate as time progresses; and WHEREAS, because past and current funding programs cannot meet present and future park, recreation and open space deficien- cies, and such facilities help to alleviate the urban social problems in California' s major metropolitan areas ; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the State of California to pass the California Parklands Act of 1980; and WHEREAS, it will be necessary and important that the California Parklands Act of 1980 receive as much support and endorsement as possible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District endorses and supports the passage of the California Parklands Act of 1980 (Proposition 1) . C-80-19 Page One October 22, 1980 Meeting 80-23 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S n Amount Name Description r 1497 $ 308.00 Accountemps Temporary Accounting Personnel 1498 115.28 Alvord and Ferguson Ranger Uniforms 1499 142.04 B and H Equipment Rental Field Supplies 1500 146.38 California Water Service Co. Utilities 1501 176.00 Commmications Research Radio Equipment Maintenance 1502 25.03 The Dark Room Photography 1503 1,000.00 Cynthia DiGiovanni Consultant Fees 1504 5.61 Excel Pool & Patio Field Supplies 1505 63.90 Joan Ferguson Reimbursement-Ranger Uniforms & Mapti 1506 187,500.00 First Amrerican Title Insurance Co. Land Purchase - Schroeder 1507 1,805.05 First American Title Insurance Co. Title & Escrow Fees 1508 30.36 Herbert Grench Meal Conference 1509 235.24 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies 1510 23.24 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Photography 1511 9.05 Kragen Auto Supply District Vehicle Expense 1512 400.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jans K. Kroijer Deed of Trust Payment-Fine Property 1513 226.75 Lawrence Tire Service, Inc. District Vehicle Expense 1514 162.25 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 1515 50.46 Eric Mart Reimbursement-Scanners Unlimited 1516 24.90 Charlotte MacDonald Mileage Reimbursement 1517 144.06 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 1518 176.00 Monte Vista Garden Center Field Supplies 1519 400.96' Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 1520 10.00 People for Open Space Conference 1521 55.61 P.G.& E. Utilities 1522 15.21 Patton Bros. Inc. Field Supplies 1523 104.46 Pine Cone Lumber Trail Sign Materials 1524 89.42 REI Co-op Ranger Uniforms 1525 3,174.84 Rogers, Vizzard & Tallett Legal Fees 1526 40.05 San Jose Art District Display Supplies 1527 228.37 Scribner Graphic Press Los Trancos Brochures Printing 1528 19.84 Sears Field Supplies 1529 49.86 Standard Brands Paint Field Supplies 1530 181.24 Union Oil District Vehicle Expense C-80-19 Page Two October 22, 1980 7: Arnount Name 1531 $ 11.90 Victor/California Field Supplies 1532 360.05 Xerox Purchase Agreement & Duplicating 1533 106.50 ZZZ.Sanitation Co. Portable Toilets-Los Trancos 1534 46.34 Ben Meadows Co. Field Supplies k r f C-80-19 Page One October 22, 1980 Meeting 80-23 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REVISED F C L A I M S Amount Name Description n 1497 $ 308.00 Accountemps Temporary Accounting Personnel 1498 115.28 Alvord and Ferguson Ranger Uniforms 1499 142.04 B and H Equipment Rental Field Supplies 1500 146.38 California Water Service Co. Utilities 1501 176.00 Ocmmunications Research Radio Equipment Maintenance 1502 25.03 The Dark Room Photography 1503 1,000.00 Cynthia DiGiovanni Consultant Fees 1504 5.61 Excel Pool & Patio Field Supplies 1505 63.90 Joan Ferguson Reimbursement-Ranger Uniforms & Map~ 1506 187,500.00 First Amrican Title Insurance Co. Land Purchase - Schroeder 1507 1,805.05 First American Title Insurance Co. Title & Escrow Fees 1508 30.36 Herbert Grench Meal Conference � 1509 235.24 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies 23.24 Keeble & Shuchat Photography Photography 1511 9.05 Kragen Auto Supply District Vehicle Expense 1512 400.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jans K. Kroijer Deed of Trust Payment-Fine Property 1513 226.75 Lawrence Tire Service, Inc. District Vehicle Expense 1514 162.25 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 1515 50.46 Eric Mart Reimbursement-Scanners Unlimited 1516 24.90 Charlotte MacDonald Mileage Reimbursement 1517 144.06 Minton's Lumber & Supply Field Supplies 1518 176.00 Monte Vista Garden Center Field.. Supplies 1519 400.96 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 1520 10.00 People for Open Space Conference 1521 55.61 P.G.& E. Utilities 1522 15.21 Patton Bros. Inc. Field Supplies 1523 104.46 Pine Cone Lumber Trail Sign Materials 1524 89.42 REI Oo-op Ranger Uniforms 1525 3,174.84 Rogers, Vizzard & Tallett Legal Fees 1526 40.05 San Jose Art District Display Supplies 1( 228.37 Scribner Graphic Press Los Trancos Brochures Printing 1528 19.84 Sears Field Supplies 1529 49.86 Standard Brands Paint Field Supplies 1530 181.24 Union Oil District Vehicle Expense RFVISED C-80-19 Page Two October 22, 1980 J.- ,amount Name Is���ici� 1 $ 11.90 Victor/California Field Supplies 1 )z 360.05 Xerox Purchase Agreement & Duplicating 1533 106.50 ZZZ.Sanitation Co. Portable Toilets-Los Trancos 1534 46.34 Ben Meadows Co. Field Supplies 1535 733.00 Kathy Blackburn. Contract Services - October 1536 47.00 Forest Service, USDA _ Field Supplies 1537 50.00 Peninsula Chapter, PRSA Registration Fee -Seer 1538 35.00 - IR/'WA Seminar Fee 1539 78.23 Petty Cash .: Postage, Private Vehicle use, Meal Conference, Duplicating, Office Supplies. 1540 14,937.50 Elizabeth More Scott Principal and Interest-El Sereno 1541 20,912.50 Maryanne Moore Hayes Principal and Interest-El Sereno s - j� 6 4 4 1 ' C l F ii A k • I