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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday BOARD OF DIRECTORS 375 Distel Circle, D-1
March 12, 1986 A G E N D A Los Altos , California
(7:30)* ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (February 26, 1986)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
BOARD BUSINESS
(7:45) 1 . Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Review -- D. Hansen
(8:15) 2. Proposed Addition to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum Area Surplus
Federal Property on Mts. Umunhum and Thayer -- C. Britton
Resolution Reaffirming the Purchase of Real Estate and Authorizing Officer to Exe-
cute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District and Authorizing General Manager
or Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Almaden Air Force Station--Mt. Umunhum
and Mt. Thayer)
(8:30) 3. Mt. Umunhum Area - Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan Review
D. Hansen
(9:00) 4. Status Report on Monte Bello Road Slide -- D. Hansen
(9:20) 5. Long Ridge "School " Road and Gates Proposed Resolution of Problem with Portola
Park Heights Neighbors -- D. Hansen
(9:40) 6. Proposed Addition toLegislative Program to Support SB 1717 -- C. Britton
(9:45) 7. Request to Authorize State of California Department of General Services Administra-
tion to Purchase Certain Items for the District -- D. Hansen
Resolution Authorizing the Department of General Services Administration of the
State of California to Purchase Certain Items for the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
(9:55) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation and Litigation Matters)
ADJOURNMENT
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you',te concenned with appea&s on the agenda, the
ChaiA wit t invite you to addkers the Board at that time; on when matteu, you may
addAms the Board under ftat Communications. (An atte)Lnative i,6 to comment to the Board
by a WAitten Communication, which the Board appteciate,6. ) Each speakeA wilt otdinatity
be .united to three minute,6. When recognized, ptease begin by .stating yout name and
add,te,6,6. We tequ"t that you 6iU out the 6oAw ptovided and pke'sent it to the Recotding
Sect 6o that your name and address can be accwtatety included in the minutes.
*Times are estimated. Agenda is subject to change', of order.
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NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The Eminent Domain Committee will meet at the District office at 7 :30 P.M. March 19,
1986 to review an amendment to the Eminent Domain Policy proposed by Director N. Hanko
regarding more restrictive use of eminent domain with respect to trails and to formu-
late a questionnaire that will be sent to the Board regarding policy options relating
to implementation of the Brown Act notification procedures.
The Budget Committee will meet at the District office at 4:15 P.M. Tuesday, March 25,
1986 to discuss preparation of the budget for the 1986-1987 fiscal year.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
Meeting 86-05
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 26 , 1986
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
President Edward Shelley called the meeting to order at 7:39 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Teena Henshaw,
Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, and Harry Turner.
Member Absent: Richard Bishop.
Personnel Present: Craig Britton, David Hansen, Jean Fiddes,
Mary Hale, Stanley Norton, James Boland, and Cecilia Cyrier.
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of the minutes of February 12,
1986. K. Duffy seconded the motion.
Discussion: Beez Jones , 16891 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino,
referring to the motion at the top of page 3 asked if the tour
of preserves for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors was
to be delayed until the first half of 1988. J. Fiddes said
that the year should be 1987.
The motion to approve the corrected minutes passed 5 to 0
with T. Henshaw abstaining because she was absent from that
meeting.
III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
C. Cyrier stated the Board had received the following written communica-
tions:
1) a note from Lennie Roberts, dated February 9, 1986, thanking the
Board of Directors for the Resolution of Appreciation bestowed
upon her for her work on environmental issues;
2) a letter from Edwin A. Kennedy, 20520 Leonard Road, Saratoga,
dated February 11 , 1986 , expressing his appreciation for the
courteous and enthusiastic manner by which Ranger Dennis Danielson
shared his knowledge of the District; and
3) a petition signed by seven individuals stating. that eminent domain
for trails should not be used on homeowners living on unsubdivid-
able lots.
Staff was directed to acknowledge and respond to Lennie Roberts ' note
and Edwin Kennedy' s letter.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teens Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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E. Shelley stated that the petition on use of eminent domain for
trails would be discussed in relation to the first item on the agenda.
A letter from Candance Stone, Rt. 2 , Box 336 , La Honda, delivered at
the District office to Director Shelley was distributed. It urged
that the Board exempt single family lots from eminent domain for trail
use. E. Shelley indicated the letter would be considered under the
first item on the agenda.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Candace Stone reported that she had not received notice through the
mail for this evening's meeting. J. Fiddes stated a notice had been
mailed and confirmed Ms. Stone's address.
Charles Touchatt, P.O. Box 254 , Redwood City, stated that he had
additional 'copies of the petition containing over 100 signatures
stating that eminent domain for trails should not be used on home-
owners living on unsubdividAble lots. E. Shelley asked that for the
record the additional petitions be given to the Clerk.
V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
E. Shelley stated the agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
VI . PUBLIC HEARING
A. Final Report - Eminent Domain -- Ordinance Adopting Policies
Regarding Use of Eminent Domain (Report R-86-15 dated February 18 ,
1986)
E. Shelley explained the procedure that would be followed in dis-
cussing and acting upon this agenda item. D. Wendin stated that
the changes as adopted at the Special Meeting of January 15 were
depicted in bold face type and underlined in the Board report.
N. Hanko stated that she had some changes to recommend in the
report and that the first dealt with an addition to Item 11 Improved
Property, Not Subdividable that stated "provided that any property
from which a trail easement is being considered must be larger
than 40 acres in size or must have a common boundary with a public
highway for the entire length of the trail easement. " She said
she could not delete totally the use of eminent domain from trails
from the policy because of one parcel in the Skyline area.
H. Turner indicated he too was in favor of the concept of parcels
40 acres or less in size being exempt when trails are being
considered.
E. Shelley stated he was never in favor of a specific acreage
limitation and therefore would not be in favor of the change.
K. Duffy said that the policy should not be based on a specific
case and that the policy should remain as currently presented.
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D. Wendin said he too was in favor of retaining the policy as
presented.
T. Henshaw said she would be supporting N. Hanko's recommendation.
N. Hanko said that she would also like to delete Item 5d in the
Trails section which reads " . . . the owner shall have the oppor-
tunity to designate any additional portions of his/her land which
may be included by the District in the acquisition, " since she
felt it did not say anything because of the use of the word "may" .
D. Wendin said that as stated, Item 5d is a directive to staff
to negotiate in good faith and it is non-binding.
N. Hanko then proposed a new first sentence to Item 9 - Publicity -
stating that any changes in the Ordinance in the future would be
publicized as required. D. Wendin said the intent of the first
sentence is that the policy once adopted by Ordinance would be
publicized when the brochure and other related materials are
available to the public. N. Hanko subsequently withdrew her
recommended change.
N. Hanko stated that to Item 9 - Definitions, Part f, Clearly
Threatened by Development, she would like to remove the phrase
. but not be limited to. . " She said that the Board needs
to be up front and state specific aggressive action that might
be used. D. Wendin, K. Duffy and E. Shelley said they could not
support the policy if the phrase was left out.
H. Turner said that he would like to advocate deleting the under-
lined portion of Item 3 - Improved, Subdividable Property which
reads " . . .or if more than 50% of the fee interest of the prop-
erty is held by institutional or commercial entities"; all of
Item 3a which reads, "if 50% or less of the fee interest of the
property is held by institutional or commercial entities, the
improvements and appurtenant structures, and surrounding lands
of no less than minimum lot size under the existing zoning
district, shall be exempt" ; and the underlined portion of Item 4 -
Unimproved, Subdividable Property which reads the same as Item 3.
He said these exceptions go against the established policy of
encouraging private open space preservation and that he does.--n6t
see why a commercial or institutional owner should be treated as
inferior in
terms of its abil
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open space.
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N. Hanko stated her experiences with commercial and institutional
ownership is that open space is only a temporary use and that
the policy should remain as stated.
E. Shelley said he could not support H. Turner' s position and
D. Wendin said he supports making the distinction.
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E. Shelley asked for clarification of a portion of the third
paragraph of the introduction pertaining to contents of the
brochure which reads , include information on the use of
arbitration, open space easement and contracts. . . " D. Wendin
responded that the reference to contracts did not refer to the
previously talked about eminent domain contracts that were no
longer under discussion.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt ordinance 86-1 ,
an Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Adopting Policies Regarding
Use of Eminent Domain as presented by the Committee with-
out change. E. Shelley seconded the motion.
Discussion: N. Hanko asked what the required votes were
for passage of the Ordinance and amendments. S. Norton
said that four votes were necessary for each.
E. Shelley opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 P.M.
Janet Schwind, 11825 Skyline Blvd. , Los Gatos; Candace Stone,
Rt. 2 , Box 336 , La Honda; William Obermayer, 3200 Long Ridge Road,
La Honda, Harry Haeussler, 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, and
Frank Nemec, 16800 Bohlman Road, Saratoga, spoke against the use
of eminent domain in any manner. Paul Storassli, 22400 Skyline
Blvd. , Box 9 , La Honda; Beez Jones, 16891 Stevens Canyon Road,
Cupertino; Janet Schwind; Candace Stone; William Obermayer;
Larry Hassett, 22286 Skyline Blvd. , La Honda; Paul Meeko, 18556
Aspesi, Saratoga; and Nat Sherrill , P.O. Box 620050, Woodside,
spoke against the use of eminent domain for the purpose of
acquiring property for the development of a trail system. Beez
Jones and Candace Stone spoke in support of H. Turner' s advocating
the deletion of the statements in the policy relating to restric-
tions placed upon commercial and institutional entities holding
interest in property.
E. Shelley closed the public hearing at 8: 45 P.M.
Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved that Item 1 - Improved Property
Not Subdividable be amended as outlined in her memo
distributed at the meeting. T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion to amend failed to pass by the
following vote:
Ayes: N. Hanko, T. Henshaw, and H. Turner.
Noes: K. Duffy, E. Shelley, and D. Wendin.
Motion to Amend: N. Hanko moved to amend the motion by deleting
the words "but not be limited to" in Item 9f Defini-
tions, of her memo. The motion to amend died for lack
of a second.
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Motion to Amend: H. Turner moved to amend the motion by deleting
the bold underlined portion of Item 3, deleting the entire
Item 3a, and deleting the bold underlined portion of
Item 4 . T. Henshaw seconded the motion.
Discussion: E. Shelley clarified that this motion to
amend would eliminate the different treatment of com-
mercially and institutionally held properties from
privately held properties.
E. Shelley reopened the public hearing.
Larry Hassett and Paul Meeko stated they felt the full Board
should be present to vote on the amendments being proposed.
E. Shelley closed the public hearing.
The motion to amend failed to pass by the following vote:
Ayes: H. Turner and T. Henshaw.
Noes: K. Duffy, E. Shelley, D. Wendin, and N. Hanko.
Discussion centered on the advisability of N. Hanko's proposed
amendments being referred to Committee for further study, and
the tabling of the motion to adopt the Ordinance until all seven
Board members were present.
Motion to Table Main Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the main
motion lie on the table until the Committee had an
opportunity to consider the matter regarding the trails
amendment and a full Board is in attendance. H. Turner
seconded the motion.
Discussion: The Board members discussed the advisability
of referring the proposed amendment relating to trails
back to the Committee for further study.
T. Henshaw stated that it was her intent in making the
motion to table the question to have discussions focus
on the trails section of the policies when the item was
returned to the Board.
C. Britton reported that it seemed advisable to schedule
this item for the second Regular Meeting in April
assuming all Board members would be present since the
office move was tentatively scheduled for the early part
of April .
The motion to let the question lie on the table passed
6 to 0.
E. Shelley called a recess at 9: 00 P.M. and reconvened the meeting
at 9 : 12 P.M. N. Hanko was absent from the remainder of the meeting.
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VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Mid-Year Program Evaluation for 1985-1986 and Setting of Priorities
for 1986-1987 (Memorandum M-86-19 dated February 14, 1986 and
Report R-86-13 dated February 5 , 1986)
C. Britton reviewed the 1985-1986 Key Projects and Activities for
the Open Space Acquisition Program stating they were the same for .
1986-1987 except that he anticipated completion of the Mt. Umunhum
purchase by the end of March. He indicated that at the time of
the Action Plan review there would be a new key project and
activity pertaining to the implementation of the new acquisition
policies. In response to D. Wendin' s questions concerning the
brochure being discussed in connection with the eminent domain
policy, C. Britton responded that it would be under the responsi-
bility of the Public Communications Program for writing and pub-
licity, with input coming from staff and final approval by the
Board.
D. Hansen reviewed the Planning, Design and Development Subprogram
Key Projects and Activities for 1985-1986 and indicated there had
been consolidation within the Key Projects and Activities for
1986-1987.
Charles Touchatt asked if review and update of the Master Plan
would be a main, key issue in the 1986-1987 Action Plan. In
response, D. Hansen said the completion and update of the District
Master Plan in cooperation with the Public Communications Program
was a key project for next year within his program, contingent
upon current policy discussions.
C. Britton said that an outside consultant would be hired to
assist with the project which will include workshops for public
involvement. He said it seemed unrealistic to expect the Master
Plan to be completed by the end of this calendar year as it was
not to be in the budget until July 1 , 1986 .
Motion: D. Wendin moved that staff prepare a process schedule
for the Master Plan for presentation at the March 26
Regular Meeting. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The
motion passed 6 to 0.
J. Fiddes indicated the Key Project and Activity for the General
Management and Program Support Program, dealing with the election
had been amended to include familiarization of any new Directors
with the District' s activities.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board accept the program evalua-
tion presented for the first part of fiscal year 1985-1986
and that it tentatively adopt the Key Projects and
Activities for 1986-1987 for the Open Space Acquisition,
Open Space Management, and General Management and Program
Support Programs. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0.
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B. Proposed Changes to Rules of Procedure Concerning District Holidays
and Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance (Memorandum M-86-18 dated
February 13 , 1986 and Memorandum M-86-13 dated January 27 , 1986)
J. Fiddes reviewed Section 1 . 90 wherein Martin Luther King Jr. Day
was substituted for Lincoln' s Birthday in the list of District
holidays based on previous Board action.
T. Henshaw reviewed Section 1 . 42 relating to the Pledge of
Allegiance recitation at the first meeting in January and July.
She said she was recommending that the Pledge of Allegiance be
recited only at the first meeting in July.
Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the third version
presented in the staff report and Resolution 86-15,
a Resolution of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Amending the District' s Rules of Procedures.
H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
VIII . BOARD BUSINESS
A. Request to Fill Certain Open Space Management Staffing Positions
in Conjunction with Open Space Management Five Year Staffing
Master Plan (Memorandum M-86-22 dated February 20 , 1986)
D. Hansen stated that following the lengthy discussion of the Open
Space Management Five Year Staffing Master Plan at the last meeting
he was now requesting approval to create and fill an Administrative
Assistant-Open Space Management position and three Supervising
Ranger positions, the addition of the ninth Ranger position, and
the purchase of an additional vehicle. D. Wendin stated that the
Board should approve the fourth Range Aide position mentioned in
the previous report since it was an additional temporary position
and that it was important to clarify that the three Super-
vising Ranger positions would not add three new employees to the
staff.
Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board approve the recommendations
in staff report M-86-22 with the clarification that the
fourth Ranger Aide position is being approved and that
the three Supervising Ranger positions replace the current
three Lead Ranger positions. K. Duffy seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0 .
B. Proposed Jamison and Mazor Property Additions to Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum Area (Report R-86-17 dated February
20 , 1986)
C. Britton using the wall map indicated where Hicks Road, Highway
17 , and the Mt. Umunhum Road were located in relation to the two
80 acre properties. He stated that the terms of the Jamison pur-
chase agreement called for a purchase price of $136 ,000 ($40,800
in cash at close of escrow with the balance of $95,200 over 10 years
at 7 percent interest) and that the Mazor purchase agreement requires
an all cash payment of $142 ,500 at close of escrow.
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D. Hansen reviewed the use and management recommendations and
indicated that in order to lessen the illegal activities occurring
at the flat pullout north of the gate at the Lin property
boundary, the District will install a rail and pipe gate parallel
to the road. He also indicated that planning for public use of
the properties will be included at the time of the master planning
for the entire area after acquisition of Mt. Umunhum.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-16, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Purchase Agreement, 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 (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of
Jamison. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-17, a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula,
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Purchase Agreement, 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 (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of
Mazor) . H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Interim Use and Management Plan recommendations contained
in the report, including naming the properties as addi-
tions to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum
Area, and indicate its intention to withhold the proper-
ties from dedication. H. Turner seconded the motion.
The motion passed 5 to 0.
C. Proposed Eilertsen Property Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve (Kennedy Road Area (Report R-86-16 dated February 20 , 1986
C. Britton stated that this acquisition was somewhat different in
light of the fact that the 125 acre property is within the Town
limits of the Town of Los Gatos. He said that Director Duffy and
he had met several times with Town officials and that the Town
has tentatively approved participating in the project and would
contribute half the cost of the property plus out-of-pocket costs
up to $125 ,000 . He noted that since this cooperative project
requires a Joint Powers Agreement to be approved by the Town and
and Board, and due to the fact that the option to purchase expires
on March 1 , he was recommending that the Board approve the pur-
chase at this time. He noted that if the Board voted to acquire
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the property and if the Town p p of Los Gato
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not to participate in the purchase, the District would be solely
responsible for the purchase. He reported that the total pur-
chase price would be $225 ,000 with a down payment of $70,000 at
close of escrow and the balance payable over 5 years at 7 percent
tax-free interest.
D. Hansen reviewed the use and management recommendations and
indicated that the opening of Blackberry Hill Road would come
after the motorcycle problem in the Kennedy Road area is
resolved. He noted staff was recommending dedication of the
property.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-18 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of
Purchase Agreement, 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 (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve - Lands of
Eilertsen) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5 to 0.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the
Interim Use and Management Plan recommendations con-
tained in the report, including naming the property as
P an addition to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve,
Kennedy Road Area, and indicate its intention to dedicate
the property. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0 .
D. Notice of Extension of Option for the Hosking Property (Memorandum
M-86-20 dated February 19 , 1986)
C. Britton reviewed the procedure for extending the option for
purchase of the balance of the Hosking property.
Motion: E. Shelley .moved that the Board approve the extension
of the option of the Hosking property and direct the
General Manager to notify the owner of the District' s
int
ent. T He
nshaw seconded the
motion T i he motion
passed 5 to 0.
E. Request to Use Words "Open Space" in Special Typeface as Substitu-
tion for Leaf Design (Memorandum M-86-21 dated February 18, 1986 g v
M. Hale stated that, due to move to the new office location and
need for printing of stationer and other material P g s that include
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the District 's address , it seemed an appropriate time to redesign
the current logo to reflect more accurately the District's open
space image. She said she was asking for adoption of the words
"Open Space" on all printed materials and the deletion of the
leaf design effective immediately to allow for printing before the
move to the new office.
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Motion: T. Henshaw moved that the Board adopt the words "Open
Space" as the District' s official graphic design element
to appear on all stationery, business cards, Board agenda
materials , publications, and other official documents
and forms. H. Turner seconded the motion.
Discussion: D. Wendin, E. Shelley and H. Turner expressed
their views on the importance of a logo and said they
could not support the use of "Open Space" in lieu of
the leaf design at this time. They said that further
study needed to be done before proposing a change in
the current logo.
Motion to Amend: K. Duffy moved that the leaf design be included
as a feature along with the words "Open Space. " The
motion died for lack of a second. The main motion failed
to pass on the following vote:
Ayes: K. Duffy and T. Henshaw.
Noes: E. Shelley, H. Turner, and D. Wendin.
H. Haeussler, C. Touchatt, and S. Touchatt spoke in favor of
retaining the current logo.
C. Britton said that change in the logo would be included in the
Public Communications Programs 1986-1987 proposed Action Plan.
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
C. Britton stated that the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury was
conducting a study on the District and distributed a copy of their
letter and the District's response along with a chart depicting
features of the various Preserves which was provided to the Grand
Jury along with other materials requested.
D. Hansen stated that District Rangers had assisted Portola Heights
residents with the clearing of a downed tree during the recent 'storm.
Discussion focused on the inability of Portola Heights residents
to use the school road as an emergency exit during the height of the
recent storms. Charles and Sandra Touchatt stated that a second lock
had been placed on the gate during the storm and asked for a clarifi-
cation of this turn of events. E. Shelley directed staff to report
back to the Board as to when and why the second lock had been put on
the school road gate and by whom.
D. Hansen reported that the survey work done by Santa Clara County to
locate the missing section corner on the Novitiate property was in
process and that the completion date for the fence project would
probably be near the end of March .
D. Hansen reported on storm damage on District property.
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D. Hansen announced that a new docent training program begins on
Thursday, February 27 .
D. Wendin asked that the item pertaining to the eminent domain trails
amendment be added to the agenda of the Land Acquisition Policy Com-
mittee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 , 1986 at 7 :30 P.M.
at the District office and that the long eminent domain notification
list be informed of the addition.
E. Shelley stated he was asked to be an honorary co-chair of the
Taxpayers for Fair Responsibility Initiative and that he accept&d
the position since the Board supported this initiative.
X. CLAIMS
Motion: D. Wendin moved the approval of Revised Claims 86-04 .
E. Shelley seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
XI . CLOSED SESSION
S. Norton announced that brief litigation matters to be discussed in
Closed Session fell under subdivision (b) (1) and (b) (2) of the
Government Code Section 54956. 9 . The Board recessed to Closed Session
at 10: 35 P.M.
XII . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11 : 32 P.M.
Cecilia A. Cyrier
Secretary
CLAItIS No.. i 6-oh
Meting 86-05
MIDPENINSi REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DIS. . ICT Date: Feb. 26, 19f LL>
REVISED
C L A I I~I S
Amount Name
Description
9180 20.00 Baron Welding and ''lron Works Equipment Repair
9181 98.95 California Water Service Company Water Service
9182 23.84 Clark's Auto Parts Parts for District Vehicles
9183 213.00 Communications Research Company Radio Service
9184 142,500.00* Continental Land Title Company Land Purchase--Mazor
9185 64.27 Crest Copies, Inc. Map Duplication
9186 26.77 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Photographs for Grant.
9187 83.46 The Dark Room Photo Processing
9188 1 .69 Pete Ellis Dodge Part for District Vehicle
9189 70,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Company Land Purchase--Eilertsen
9190 40,800.00 First American Title Guaranty Company Land Purchase--Jamison
9191 324.53 Goodco Press Office Supplies
9192 27.29 Graphicstat, Inc. Map Reproduction--Hassler
9193 131 .63 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Meal Conference and
Out of Town Meeting Expenses
enses
9194 51 .67 Mary Gundert Reimbursement--Chair Rental and
Private Vehicle Expense
9195 110.00 David Hansen Reimbursement--Conference Registrat * q
9196 21 .16 The Hertz Corporation Car Rental
9197 25.50 Emma Johnson Reimbursement--Subscription
9198 485.00 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Service
9199 33.47 Los Altos Stationers Office Supplies
9200 1 ,070.00 Dr. Samuel McGinnis Consultant Services
9201 66.72 Mobil Oil Credit Corporation Fuel for District Vehicles
9202 24.80 Stanley Norton January Expenses
9203 368.33 On-Line Busines.s Systems, Inc. Computer Services
9204 173.63 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies
9205 98.00 Padgett-Thompson Seminar--Emma Johnson
9206 482.30 Scribner Graphic Press Printing
9207 330.40 Signs of the Times Signs
9208 40.00 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement--Membership Fee
9209 369.97 Xerox Corporation Maintenance Agreement
9210 46.60 ZZZ Sanitation Company Sanitation Services
9211 178.87 PAD Travel Out of Town Meeting Expense--Herbert
9212 Grench
190.24 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Drafting and Offica_,
Supplies, Postage and Private Vehicl
Expense
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R-86-18
(Meeting 86-06
March 12 , 1986)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 6 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager
D. Woods , Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan
Review
Introduction: The following is a review of the existing Use and Management
Plan for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The focus of this review
is the incorporation of a portion of first phase access improvements which
have been previously adopted in the Master Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve.
The following most recent site reports for your reference are:
o Use and Management Plan review for report R-84-51 , dated November 19,
1984;
o Final adoption of Revised Use and Management Plan for Skyline Ridge
Open Space Preserve , memorandum M-84-106 , dated December 5 , 1984;
o Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Draft Master Plan, report R-85-23 ,
dated March 21, 1985 .
Site Use: The Preserve is used primarily by hikers who gain access from
Skyline Boulevard near Alpine Lake and the tree farm opposite the Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve. There is also occasional use by equestrians
riding from the Russian Ridge and Monte Bello Preserves. An estimated num-
ber of visitors on an average weekend is 35-45 .
The three most popular areas on the site are near the two reservoirs and the
prominent hilltop above the tree farm. Although most of the recreational
activities are centered around hiking, picnicking, and photography, there
are increasing occurances of swimming and fishing, which are currently pro-
hibited uses.
Planning Considerations : The adopted Master Plan for Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve is a 20 year conceptual plan emphasizing improved public
access facilities to be developed in three phases . During the past six
months you have approved the filing of two grant applications to assist in
the development of a portion of first phase improvements. The first was a
1984 California Park and Facilities Grant application for the full project
amount of $392 ,500; the second was a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
application for the amount of $206 ,000 or one-half of that project 's cost.
Both grant programs will be making funds available in fiscal year 1986-1987 .
Staff has recently been informed that the District 's 1984 Parks Bond Act
grant has been nominated for approval by the State Legislature in July 1986.
The amount of the grant being recommended for approval is $300 ,000 or 75%
of the originally estimated project cost, which will provide for development
of the majority of the public access facilities . It appears that this nomi-
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nation will now, most likely, make the project ineligible for the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Grant Program; therefore, staff is currently consid-
ering the withdrawal of this grant application.
This Use and Management Plan will consider an approach to accomplishing all
or a portion of the proposed elements of the project within the next two
years. For the sake of assisting the upcoming budget process , the individ-
ual elements of the project have been prioritized and are shown in exhibit
"A" attached.
Planning for the site improvements has proceeded in an effort to provide the
necessary engineering work to comply with grant and CEQA requirements and
secure construction permits. This work is scheduled to be completed in
May 1986 .
In October, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and the District hosted a
special planning event at the Skyline Ridge Preserve. The purpose of this
event was to bring together representatives of all the local environmental
education groups to better define the educational opportunities of the Pre-
serve. Following this , the District contracted with a biological consultant
to prepare a plan for an environmental education facility at Alpine Lake.
Use and Management Plan: A new format is being introduced in this report
to simplify the planning and budget process . A summary chart has been
attached which clearly outlines all existing and proposed site projects and
expenditures , including those for normal use and management maintenance
items which in the past have not been addressed specifically (see exhibit
"A") . This comprehensive analysis will assist in giving a better overview
towards upcoming budget implications for the entire site.
The discussion below will focus specifically on proposed projects for the
next two years. On the summary chart, these new projects are listed in
ranking order of importance to assist in establishing planning and funding
priorities . The status of existing plans are also noted on the chart and
will be addressed in more detail during the staff presentation.
A. Access and Circulation
1. A parking area is proposed near the Ranch Area and will include a
redefined entrance near the existing gate and parking space for
approximately 10 vehicles and a bus . This parking area will be
available on a permit basis and the entrance will be used on week-
days only as the weekend traffic presents a hazard for ingress and
egress .
2. A parking area and new entrance driveway is proposed to the north
of the tree farm and will accommodate approximately 25 vehicles
and 2 buses. This staging area will serve as the major access to
the Preserve 's trail system and will be open dawn to dusk.
3 . A connecting road and trail will be constructed between the two
parking areas to provide group vehicle access to the Ranch Area on
weekends and unrestricted hiking and equestrian trail use. An
attempt is being made to design this road to meet Whole Access
standards . The design includes a separated trail on the shoulder
of the road where equestrian and vehicle use would be discouraged.
4 . A section of the Skyline Trail will be constructed from the pro-
posed parking area near the tree farm to the southeasterly boundary.
The trail will be for hikers and equestrians with a stile located
at the southerly trailhead.
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5 . The Alpine Lake loop trail will be constructed with access from the
Ranch Area and the roadside pullout at the Alpine Road/Skyline Road
intersection. The trail will be built to Whole Access standards
from the Ranch Area to the lake.
B. Signing
1. An interim signing program, which will be in effect during the
development phase, will be installed to introduce visitors to the
Master Plan and development process . These will include graphic
displays , trail signs , and project identification signs .
2 . A signing program will be installed to coincide with the opening
of the parking areas . This will include traffic signs on Skyline
Boulevard, site entrance signs , regulation signs , and trail signs.
C. Brochure
District and Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) staff are currently
working on a public awareness brochure designed to acquaint visitors
with the plans for the Preserve and encourage participation on its
development. The brochure will be available upon request and on-site
at the Ranch Area starting this spring. When the parking area near the
tree farm is open it will also be available at that location. The bro-
chure will be used in conjunction with the signing program.
D. Structures and Improvements
In January, staff met with representatives from the Skyline Historical
Society to explore possibilities of establishing a historical museum at
Skyline Ridge. The discussion centered around proposed uses of such a
facility and their compatibility with adopted goals and uses of the
Preserve. A memo from Mr. Bartosh, a member of the Historical Society 's
Board of Directors , is attached (see exhibit B, and outlines the
proposed historical uses of the facility. The discussion at the meetings
included additional proposed uses such as a community meeting center, a
classroom for environmental education, a youth activities center, a
social activities center for community affairs , and a special events
facility for activities like craft fairs , boutiques , and agricultural
product sales. The proposal suggests a live-in caretaker to assist in
site protection and management of the center.
Staff has preliminarily evaluated the proposal in relationship to the
Master Plan and feels that some elements of the proposal could be consis-
tent with the site 's planned use. Section 3 . 2 .2 of the Master Plan,
titled Educational Use Facilities , has been attached (see exhibit C) to
show a similar facility being proposed at the site of Governor Rolph 's
home. The plan states the emphasis of the Environmental Education Center
(Ranch Area) should be communicating the natural and cultural resources
of the site. Planning thus far has indicated that the thrust of environ-
mental education should occur around Alpine Lake, thereby making the
focus of education in the Ranch Area on cultural history an appropriate
use.
Preliminary evaluation also indicates a need for further examination of
the proposal 's relationship to the State interpretive facility planned
at the Saratoga Gap intersection. Discussions with Tony Look of the
Sempervirens Fund have suggested a number of similarities in both proj-
ects which may result in a duplication of interpretive efforts. For
this reason, we are encouraging discussions between Sempervirens and
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the Skyline Historical Society to explore the possibility of combining
their efforts . If it appears the proposal at Skyline Ridge is still
viable, staff will contact 2M Associates , the consulting firm that pre-
pared the original Master Plan, to request a more indepth analysis of
the compatibility of this proposal to the Master Plan.
The factors of greatest concern, in regards to the broader concept of a
community center/history center, would be 1) traffic, 2) non-compatible
uses , and 3) exclusive non-public uses . These are common problems
associated with many special use proposals the District receives. It
is for this reason staff is currently developing policy and guidelines
for evaluating special outside use proposals which are expected to be
presented to the Board within the next few months . The result of these
policies and guidelines should be an improved systematic approach to
evaluating all proposals . Staff, therefore , recommends deferring
consideration of this proposal until June 1986 .
1. Gates , fences , and stiles will be installed at the vehicle entrances ,
along driveways , and at other appropriate places where vehicles or
trail users need control.
2 . Pay telephones will be installed at or near both proposed parking
areas.
3 . Restroom facilities similar to those located at the Monte Bello Pre-
serve will be installed near both parking areas . Alternative septic
systems will be investigated. In the interim, portable restrooms
will be located at the Ranch Area.
4 . An environmental education study is near completion whereupon there
will be design specifications for the development of an observation/
interpretation station and bird blinds at Alpine Lake. These facil-
ities will be used in conjunction with environmental education pro-
grams conducted by schools , District docents, and other environmental
groups .
5 . A picnic facility consisting of 2-4 tables will be constructed near
Horseshoe Lake.
6 . A helicopter pad will be installed near Skyline Boulevard for emer-
gency use. This will consist of a compacted base rock surface and
be usable year round.
7 . Vehicle access to both lakes will be improved to provide for emer-
gency access by fire trucks .
8 . The remaining portions of the house located on the former Quinn
property will be removed. The previous tenant has finished removing
his interest in the property which included part of the house.
9. Staff recommends deferring any action on the request from the Sky-
line Historical Society on the historical museum until June 1986 to
allow for further evaluation following the Board' s consideration
of policy and guidelines for outside use proposals.
E. Natural Resources and Agricultural Management
1. In preparation for the future development of recreational oppor-
tunities around Horseshoe Lake, a restoration plan now being pre-
pared will be implemented. The plan will include returning a small
portion of the tree farm to a more natural landscape to enhance the
watershed.
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2 . In conjunction with the interpretive facility being planned at
Alpine Lake , a restoration and management plan is being prepared
for the lake and its immediate vicinity. These plans will be
implemented prior to construction of the structural improvements .
Recommendation: I recommend that you tentatively adopt the Use and Manage-
ment Plan for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve as contained in this
report.
Exhibit A
USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN SUMMARY
A. New Use and 14Sanagement Projects Now Being Considered
Proposed Site Projects Funding; Anticipated Funding Project
(Prioritized) FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes
1. Interim sign program (5,000) Sp 86 Will improve interim
and `ester Plan use. POST to contri-
j brochure bute $5,000
2. Quinn house removal 1,000 Su 86 Hazardous condition
3. Parking area & entry 150,000* Sp 87 Engineering underway
near tree farm
4. Parking area & entry 17,500* Sp 87 Engineering underway
near Ranch Area
5. Gates and. fences 10,000* Sp 87
6. Sign program 10,000* 5,000* Sp 87 Coincide w/improvementsI
7. Alpine restoration 5,000 . Fa 86 Study not complete
8. Alpine loop trail 25,000* Sp 87 POST to contribute
$10,000
9. Connecting service 75,000* Sp 87 Engineering underway
road to Ranch Area
10. Skyline trail 35,000* Sp 88 Connection to Long
Ridge needed
11. Telephones and restrooms 55,500* Sp 88
12. Alpine interpretive 60,000 Sp 88 POST to contribute
facility $7,000. Study not
complete.
13. Horseshoe restoration 19,500* Fa 87
14. Helicopter pad 5,000 Su 87 Access currently use -
able
15. Fire truck access 5,000 Su 87 Access currently use-
able
16. Landscape materials 1,000 Fa 87
17. Engineering - water 10,000 Wi 88
18. Engineering - septic 10,000 Wi 88
19. Picnic facility 2,000 Sp 88 POST to contribute2,000
20. Planning study - His- 1,000 Subject to discussions
torical Society with Sempervirens &
proposal further evaluation i
5,000 294,000 208,000
*
Complete or partial grant funds possible. ( ) Funds not specifically in current budget
B. COMPLETED EXISTING USE AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 86/87 FY 87/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notesi
1. Boat house removal (500) Su 85 Emergency project
Collapsed in spring
2. Roadside clearing Su 85 Increased sight
distance
3. Remove has tank (3,300) Wi 85 Emergency project
3,800
C. INC01_2I:cTE 'EXISTING USE AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes ',
1. Engineering - roads, 17,000 Sp 86 Partially complete
parking & entries
2. Skyline crossing 200 Su 87
signs
3. Environmental study (3,300) Sp 86 Not specifically in
at Alpine Lake plan.
Partially complete
20,300 200
D. ANNUAL USE AND MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
j Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 85/87 FY 87/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes )
1. A-frame maintenance 850 850 Ongoing Normal maintenance
2. Ranger facility 8,425 9,000 Ongoing Total cost for oper-
including supplies ating, incl. portable
restrooms
3. Ranger residence 1,510 6,500 Ongoing Includes major septic )
maintenance upgrade
4. Road maintenance 1,150 1,150 Ongoing
5. Sign maintenance 250 350 Ongoing
6. Fence/gate repairs 250 500 Ongoing
7. Water system 1,000 5,000 Ongoing Electrical lines to
maintenance the pump are giving
out
13,435 24,350
MEMO' FROM BILL BARTOSH 1/14/86 EXHIBIT B
Historical Uses Skyline Historical Socie, _ Museum Facility
In is primary use, a museum facility for a group such as the
Skyline Historical Society must function as a working information
center, and also as a significant regional storage center . While
these two uses are extremely different, they really cannot be
successfully severed:
A museum as an information center is far more than 'a trash-bin
for objects with a long human association no longer of greatest
utility to their former owners (although it will take some
advantage of these situations when they present themselves) .
Rather, the information center needs to pursue an active course
of securing sources of historical information .
The avenues to be followed will include the work of volunteers
(and perhaps someday professional) staff , making acquaintance with
the group of persons now local , and through interchange with them
learning of other persons not necessarily now resident , in the
process of widening the circle of acquaintance with those who have
the information. The people thus encountered will have the
information which is the desired object both in their memories
and more rarely in photos . (One of the real keys here in the use
of volunteers , of course, is to ensure that the contactors make
it obvious that they are enjoying their efforts - a criteria that
almost always shows the difference between the workaday approach
of a professional and the elan of the volunteer. )
A large part of the use of the historical society facility in
this proactive mode is to give professional and volunteer alike a
base of operations beyond their homes (too often work at home is
viewed internally by the worker as less than serious, and tasks
left to ' rainy day when we have nothing better to do at home '
simply do not get done . ) . in addition to this operations base of
offices, the history aquisition effort will need a certain amount
of space for several techniques, including a reasonably
comfortable lounge where one or a small group of contacts may be
interviewed (and possibly video taped) , room for preparation and
copying of documents and photos, and room for volunteer and
membership coordination meetings and councils of various sorts.
And then of course there IS the storage aspect. Storage of
historical materials should be viewed as BEGINNING with those
materials which offer the most information content for the least
effort and expense, but NO useable sources should be rejected
without consideration. This all means that we can expect
objects, such as old farm paraphernalia , household objects,
bottles, newspaper and other clippings, photos, and ( in many ways
the top level of information content) oral and written histories.
Items of all of these categories (and others can offer
information content in a variety of ways. An audio or
video-taped oral history has fairly obvious information content .
On the other hand, an object such as an old hay-rake may have
either distant or intense information value ( in the latter case,
for example, if it was the one actually by, for example , Jimmy
Rolph, on his Skyline area ranch. Either way the object is
potentially valuable. Some objects (eg a piece of iron specially
fashioned for an old Skyline estate) carry their own stories in
some detail , and like photos, can be worth a thousand words. In
most instances, however , the words also need to written down , to
aide interpretat i and complete the pictur
For all the kinds of storages mentioned above, space is crucial,
but perhaps none more than space for photographs. Without these
clear and usually forthright remembrances of things past , a
museum as an information center will most miss its mark. Space
for proper storage of photographs is special in nature, requiring
significant climate control and shelter (this of is true, .of
course, for many objects recovered from individual donors or
discovered in the forests and canyons as well) .
The developing volume of storage has a particularly satisfying
and useful effect on a local historical society: as neighbours
and local old-times come to realise that the historical group is
a permanent part of the local landscape, they will become more
willing to trust it with items of information content which still
hold on to. (In addition, of course, they will be more inclined
to volunteer for these efforts themselves, and to give their oral
or written histories. ) A snowballing effects can ensue, with the
result being a very fine local history effort, broad in scale and
significant in information content.
In the future, space will also be needed for a certain level of
automation equipment, as the tasks of cataloging objects and
word-processing of stories becomes automated.
Beyond the uses of space delineated above, there is a slant to
space consideration in an area such as the Skyline which may
cause a need for somewhat larger space than most museums. This
is because the objects with greatest local information content
tend to be farm and forest related, and therefore significant in
size.
It cannot be emphasised enough (as stressed at the outset of this
passage) that space for the work of human beings to enable the
activist stance delineated above is a necessary part of a
successful historical information center. This is because the
processes of research and discovery which result in the
aquisition of materials to be subsequently stored are the
activist roles of the history volunteer and professional alike.
Thus the space needs to be comfortable to humans and at the same
time uplifting in tone. The space needs to be local to center of
activity of the historical society. And it needs to blend well
with the character of the communities it serves.
There is one last need for space to be mentioned here : the
need for space to use the information thus gathered - both
in education of the community and to support personal research
on the part of community members. This includes browsing
exhibits in typical museum fashion , but also research in
the libraries of words and photos , etc , and space for
seminars and special interest gatherings regarding topics
of local history. And of course the space needs to
support the education and training of the volunteers and
professional information gatherers as well .
Exhibit C
o Hiker ' s Camp: sited adjacent to a ranger residence, a camp for
6 individual hikers would be developed. Facilities would include
self-composting or portable toilets, emergency telephone connec-
tions to ranger residences, and miscellaneous site improvements.
o Group Camp: located on the west side of a hill referred to as
"the knoll" approximately 1/4 mile southeast of Horseshoe Reser-
voir, facilities would initially be for use by volunteer organi-
zations assisting in the development and management of the
Preserve. Reserved exclusively for groups, use of the site would
evolve as deemed appropriate by analyzing results of a monitoring
program of camping at facilities on the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve. The group area would be designed as a series of three
clusters each supporting up to eight campers. One cluster would
be designed for equestrian use and include an adjacent corral
area and watering trough. A gated maintenance road would service
the area from the Skyline Trail. Potable water supply would be
provided as would an emergency telephone to the two ranger
residences on site.
3.2.2 Educational Use Facilities
Educational facilities are those that directly communicate the natural
and cultural resources of the site, and build within the visitor a
sense of stewardship for open space resources. Active volunteer par-
ticipation would be depended upon in the revegetation and restoration
of Preserve lands, construction and management of trails and other ac-
cess facilities. Emphasizing the grassroots thrust in the Master
Plan, this approach recognizes the Preserve itself as the premiere
educational facility. However, other facilities would enhance educa-
tional use of the Preserve.
Visitor Contact Points - Information signs to explain the operational
hours of the Preserve, its purpose, graphic displays about the
Preserve's trail system and facilities, and information about any area
closures which may be in effect would be located at the four main
parking areas and the handicapped parking area on Alpine Road . Sig-
page would be relatively low-keyed by virtue of its incorporation into
a split rail fence design.
Environmental Education Center - Initially using the existing ranch
area and its structures, and later expanded with a new building, the
Environmental Education Center would serve the District and community
in many different ways. Stressing a hands-on experience in scientific
education and observation, the center would actually serve as the fo-
cal point for activities, while the Preserve itself would provide the
laboratory needed for environmental research and education. The
Center and the Preserve would be used for continuing education
workshops to train science teachers, to expose primary and secondary
school children through their science classes to natural systems, and
to serve as a resource and research center for local college students
and District staff about land management practices within the Preserve
and applications elsewhere on lands managed by the District.
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The ranch area would be redeveloped in a variety of ways, including:
o Existing Ranch Buildings: The existing upper barn would be con-
verted into a covered open-air classroom and educational display
area. The exterior of the lower barn would used for displays.
As needed, the lower barn would also be used as a tack room,
working hayloft and storage area. The one-room ranch hand build-
ing would serve, until new facilities were constructed, as a
docent/volunteer room for keeping records and holding small meet-
ings. The larger, two-room ranch hand bunkhouse would be con-
verted into a ranger office and first-aid station.
o New Environmental Education Building : A new indoor facility at
the site of the Governor Rolph 'Summer Capitol' would later be
built. It would overlook Alpine Reservoir and include :
laboratory/classroom for 30 students with counter space, benches,
sinks, lockers, equipment storage area, and a mud area; a multi-
purpose room for 30 people capable of being darkened for showing
movies and slides; kitchen; restrooms; telephone; display/exhibit
space and ample storage space. One multiple-use aspect of the
facility is that it could be used by local community organiza-
tions for meetings.
o Picnic Area: on an oak covered knoll immediately north of the
Environmental Education Center, a group picnic area for 35 people
would be sited.
o Plant Propagation Area: the current tennis court and immediate
surroundings would be converted into a plant propagation area for
use by students and volunteers. Eventually, there may be as many
as 175 acres of land on the Preserve which would be revegetated,
as in the case of the tree farm areas, or enhanced for wildlife
habitat values. An example of use of this 'nursery' area would
be school or volunteer groups who collect acorns and propagate
oak seedlings for later planting.
Organization Building - There are many non-profit public organizations
and volunteer groups which could benefit from the Preserve and its
proposed facilities. The option of having the A-frame house for use
by interested public groups would encourage education programs and use
on the Preserve.
InteE2retive Trails - There are five trails on the Preserve identified
as interpretive trails. These trails feature the two reservoirs on
the Preserve, the historic cultural uses of the land, the wide variety
of vegetative/habitat associations present, and the pastoral views and
regional vistas available. Emphasis for interpretive trails would be
placed on programmed walks and interpretive pamphlets rather than ex-
cessive use of signs. Interpretive trails include:
o Alpine Loop Trail and Observation Blind: This 1/2 mile whole-
access interpretive trail would begin and end at the Environmen-
tal Education Center. The former bathhouse on the Reservoir would
be reconstructed as an observation blind for bird-viewing . It
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R-86-20
IML (Meeting 86-06
'V10001 March 12 , 1986)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 6 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen Land Manager; D. Woods Open
en P
Space Planner; A. Cummings , Environmental
Analyst; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space
Planner
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum
Area Surplus Federal Property on Mts. Umunhum and Thayer
Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the accompanying Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Reaffirming the Purchase of Real Estate and Authorizing Officer to Execute
Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District and Authorizing General
Manager or Assistant General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Docu-
ments Necessary or Appropriate to the Closing of the Transaction (Almaden
Air Force Station--Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer) .
I also recommend that you tentatively adopt the Interim Use and Management
Plan discussed herein, including authorization for staff to negotiate and
execute interim communication facilities leases , indicate your intention
to withhold this property from dedication, and name the property as an
addition to the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Introduction: Over the past four years a series of reports have been
presented to you on the proposed acquisition of the surplus federal
property at the top of Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer. To summarize:
January 27 , 1982: You authorized the General Manager to pursue a public
benefit conveyance of the surplus federal lands
commonly referred to as the Almaden Air Force Station
on Mts. Umunhum and Thayer (see report R-82-8 of
January 22 , 1982) .
December 8 , 1982 The General Services Administration (GSA) denied request
for public benefit conveyance but encouraged a direct
negotiated purchase.
January 26 , 1983 : You authorized the General Manager to commence nego-
tiations for purchase (see report R-83-4 of January
P P Y
20 , 1983) .
August 10, 1983 : You approved an offer to purchase the federal surplus
lands for $260 ,000 (see report R-83-87 of August 4 ,
1983) .
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January 11, 1984: You authorized execution of the revised offer to
purchase surplus federal lands at a cost of $260 ,000 .
Easement interests in 16. 78 acres of adjoining land
were eliminated from the contract (see report R-84-1
of December 30 , 1983) .
Present: Administrative delays at GSA have extended the project
to this time. The offer to purchase was accepted by
the GSA on January 27 , 1986 . However, due to the
length of time which has elapsed since you authorized
acquisition of the former Almaden Air Force Station,
this report will summarize the current conditions of
this acquisition.
A. Description
1. Size, Location and Boundaries
The acquisition consists of two separate segments: the Almaden
Air Force Station atop Mt. Umunhum and the Ground Air Transmitter
Receiver (GATR) site, one mile to the east of the summit of
Mt. Thayer. Portions of the District' s 2125 acre Mt. Umunhum
Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve adjoin both segments
(see attached map) .
The Main Installation (31 . 78 acres) and Ground Air Transmitter
Receiver Site (11. 94 acres) total 43. 72 acres in fee plus
perpetual easements on Mt. Umunhum Road, a paved two-lane road
providing access from Hicks Road to the summit of Mt. Umunhum.
This region of the Santa Cruz Mountains, known as the Sierra Azul
Range, is high and rugged, supporting a near wilderness environ-
ment within 30 minutes of either downtown Los Gatos or San Jose.
The summits of Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer measure 3486 and 3483
feet, respectively. Both are highly visible from the Santa Clara
Valley, and would be the highest elevations of any District lands
when acquired.
Mt. Umunhum is considered one of the few sacred mountains to the
early native Americans and Umunhum itself means hummingbird in
Ohlone.
2. Topography, Geology and Natural Landscape
The property offers a magnificant 360* view, which on a clear
day, can range all the way from Monterey Bay and the Pacific
Ocean to the snow-capped Sierra Nevada.
The watershed slopes easterly to Guadalupe Creek, northerly to
Rincon Creek, and southerly and westerly to Lake Elsman via
Hooker Gulch and Austrian Gulch. Some 3000 acres of watershed
lands in the Los Gatos Creek area, managed by the San Jose Water
Works Company, lie in close proximity to the southwest. The
Los Gatos and Maymen soil type is found on the 50% to 75% slopes.
The ridge top location is underlain by some of the most stable
bedrock in Santa Clara County.
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The site itself has been so heavily developed that little
original vegetation remains. The Lexington Reservoir fire of
July 1985 burned to the border of the building area on to the
southwest. The surrounding ridges to the east are covered with
a chamise and manzanita chaparral community, interspersed with
Digger and Knobcone pines. The lower slopes contain pockets
of bay trees and madrone in moist gullies. These habitats are
attractive to mountain lion, bobcat, fox, coyote, feral pig,
deer, rabbit, raccoon, rattlesnake, and numerous species of birds.
B. Current Use and Development
The property was last used as a radar facility in 1980 . Several
leases for communications and other purposes have been allowed on
the site since the radar station closed. All leases have been ter-
minated by the Federal Government under a 30-day cancellation pro-
vision in the leases (licenses) . Many of these tenants have contacted
the District about continuing to utilize the premises for communica-
tions facilities.
The Main Installation is improved with 57 buildings. The radar area
accounts for 45 of these buildings, typical of a military radar
site with ancillary recreational facilities. The largest building,
a five story radar tower, dominates the summit. The total square
footage of all of the buildings is 72 ,274.
The Family Housing Area designation occupies 4 . 3 acres of land,
improved with 12 buildings, eight of which are housing structures
containing a total of 27 living units with carports. These housing
units are in fair, ready to use condition except for utilities and
deferred maintenance. Both the housing area and the main installation
have related sidewalks, roads, parking, inoperative utility systems,
and some personal property items such as refrigerators and stoves.
Water for the site has in the past come from natural springs in
Austrian Gulch, under a lease arrangement with San Jose Water Works.
This lease expires upon transfer by the Federal Government; hence,
acquisition of the property does not include these water rights.
Possibilities for providing water do exist as there is an existing spring
on the former Oden property nearby and a well could also be drilled
on site or possibly a lease negotiated to continue the current system.
However, this system was damaged during the recent Lexington Reservoir
fire. Construction of a fuel break/fire line broke several hundred
feet of pipeline.
In addition, at the present time, electrical services are disconnected
to all but one building. Services to the remaining buildings were
disconnected at the main fuse box several years ago. The sewage
disposal system on the site was last inspected in 1981 and is cur-
rently considered inoperable. When the system was last inspected,
the County Environmental Health Services Department concluded that
the system could accommodate a population of up to 225 persons.
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Access to the site is via Mt. Umunhum Road, a paved, two-lane road
which was acquired, constructed and maintained by the Federal Govern-
ment to access the air base site. From the mid-sixties to 1980, the
road accommodated the passage of the 100+ employees and residents of
the base, as well as supplies and materials to support the base
population and operation. During that time Mt. Umunhum Road was
resurfaced every few years with the last resurfacing completed in
1980. It was always kept open at that time with security gates near
the Air Force facility although trespass warning signs were located
near the Hicks Road intersection. The road is not within the County
maintained road system, but the County Sheriff's Department has con-
tinued to take the position that it is a public road. At the current
time it is slowly deteriorating, with sluffing banks and potholes
developing. Little if any maintenance is carried out on the road.
In addition the Road is now gated at three points: approximately
one-and-one-half mile southwest of the Hicks Road junction, on the
ridge about a mile from the Station, and at the entrance to the
Station. The two upper gates were installed by the Air Force. The
lower gate was installed in May, 1985 by residents along upper
Mt. Umunhum Road in an attempt to block trespassers and the illegal
and dangerous activities problematic to the area.
Mt. Umunhum, Road passes through the center of the Main Installation
and branches up to the radar site and down to the family housing area.
A third branch leaves the west side of the property and connects with
the sewage pump house and water supply in Austrian Gulch. This road
is graveled and passable by ordinary vehicles as far down as the
pump house. San Jose Water Works has previously granted easements
on this road. A trail continues on down through Austrian Gulch to
Lake Elsman, where it joins the road from Wright' s Station (along the
Los Gatos Creek Corridor) .
At the western boundary of the Station, the main Mt. Umunhum road
crosses private property and continues on up to the summit of Mt. Thayer.
The Air Force maintained an easement on a lease basis to Mt. Thayer via
this route which has since terminated. Access to Mt. Thayer is
possible via Soda Springs Road, a public road which approaches the
property from Lexington Reservoir. There is also the possibility of
negotiating with the adjoining owner to perfect rights from Mt. Umunhum
to Mt. Thayer along the existing road.
C. Planning Considerations
In their County wide general plan, Santa Clara County has redesignated
Mts. Umunhum and Thayer as "Other Public Open Lands" rather than
"Major Public Facility, " in order to make the zoning consistent with
the General Plan now that the Air Force Station has been abandoned.
This means. if public use is not possible, the low density residential
zoning prevailing in surrounding private mountain lands would be
initiated for the property (i.e. , "HS" , limiting potential lot sizes
from 20 to 160 acres depending upon a slope density formula) .
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Preliminary discussions with County planners indicate this new
zoning would be compatible with low intensity recreational use in the
family housing area. Open space use of the property is in conformity
with the General Plan designation.
San Jose State University School of Business has expressed an interest
in use of the building site as a retreat and seminar facility. An
outline for inclusion of San Jose State University in the Planning
Process for the Almaden Air Force Station is attached (see Exhibit B) .
To summarize, the outline states San Jose State University will con-
duct a feasibility study for use of some or all of the buildings as
a retreat and seminar facility. This study should be completed within
six months after District acquisition of the site. Once complete,
the feasibility study will be presented to the District and a con-
sultant hired by the District to prepare a Master Plan for the site.
The Master Plan will investigate potential public recreational,
educational and commercial uses of the site. The remainder of the
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum Area will be included
in the Master Plan. The planning process will include public work-
shops and hearings and should take approximately two years to complete
from the date of acquisition.
D. Potential Use and Management
The Master Plan will serve as a guide for the development of the
entire Mt. Umunhum Area. The Plan would generally consider such
topics as: public access, uses of the building area and surrounding
open space lands, salvage/demolition of the buildings or their
restoration and further development, wildfire and off road vehicle
protection, etc. The planning process, which would include the San
Jose State University Feasibility Study and Master Plan will be
completed as mentioned in two years. A caretaker will be hired to
oversee the building area until the plan is complete. As noted in
the outline for the University Study, the responsibility for caretaking
duties would be re-evaluated after the initial feasibility study is
completed.
E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations
The Interim Use and Management recommendations contained in report
R-84-1 follow. They were tentatively adopted at your January 11,
1984 meeting. These recommendations should be deleted and a new set
of recommendations formulated.
DELETE:
1. A RFP for development of a Master Plan should be written to
solicit proposals from planning firms to determine future use
and management of the site. A firm would then be hired to
prepare the Master Plan as soon as the property was acquired.
Since the estimated costs are in excess of $5000 , staff would
be returning to you for final approval.
R-86-20 Page six
2. Staff will pursue the possibility of hiring the present caretaker
to oversee the property and maintain the roads.- The amount of
$35 ,000 is included in the Resolution before you for this pur-
pose. This would include the hiring of a night guard as well to
live on site and assist the caretaker in security- and maintenance
for the first year.
3. Preserve boundary and trail signs should be installed where
appropriate. "Area closed" signs should be posted around the
buildings during this interim period. Estimated costs are $300.
4 . The upper two gates should remain locked on the main access road
during the interim period of Master Plan development. The feasi-
bility of adding a lower gate on the access road should be re-
searched in order to lessen access by vandals driving to the site.
Staff "should work with adjacent property owners on joint road
maintenance and security. Estimated costs for road maintenance
and new gating are $5000 .
5. Other existing roads should be maintained for patrol purposes ,
including the road down Austrian Gulch to maintain the water
system. Estimated costs are $1000 .
6. The site should be open to hikers and equestrians who can gain
access up the main road and/or through adjacent private property.
An interim trail route should be developed and signed so visitors
can pass through the property well away from the buildings.
Estimated costs are $200 .
7. The inspection of the family housing area and other buildings by
interested compatible groups should be pursued during the interim
period.
The following Use and Management recommendations should be substituted:
1. The District should proceed with planning for the site in accord-
ance with Exhibit B attached. Following receipt of a six month
feasibility study from San Jose State University School of Business,
District staff will return to you for authorization to proceed
with request for proposals for the preparation of a Master Plan
for the Mt. Umunh6 Area.
2. Staff will seek to hire the present caretaker on an interim
basis to oversee the buildings and maintain the roads. This would
include a possible live-in nighttime guard as well . Upon com-
pletion of the San Jose State University feasibility study, and
based on its conclusions the responsibility for retaining a
District caretaker will be re-evaluated. Cost for hiring six-
month caretaker help is estimated at $15,000.
3. The area should remain closed until a final determination is
reached on the buildings. "Area Closed" signs should be posted
as appropriate. Cost is estimated at $300.
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4. The lower portion of Loma Almaden Road will remain open during
the two year planning process. The future use of the entire
road and issues relating to public needs and public rights will
be an integral part of the Master Plan study.
5. In cooperation with the neighbors' endeavors to curtail illegal
activities on the upper portion of Loma Almaden Road, the
District will assist in the maintenance of the gate and surround-
ing area near Bald Mountain. This recommendation is viewed as a
temporary measure during the preparation of the Master Plan and
should not have bearing on any proposed public uses of the road
that may result from said plan.
6. Staff will explore the possibility of entering into an interim
road maintenance agreement with the neighbors to keep the Loma
Almaden Road maintained for ingress and egress during the two
year planning phase.
F. Name
The site should become an addition to the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve, Mt. Umunhum Area.
G. Dedication
The property should be withheld from dedication as public open space
until completion of the Master Planning study.
H. Terms
The original offer to purchase made by you on August 10, 1983 was
accepted by the Federal Government on January 27, 1986 (the original
offer had been extended on numerous occasions) . As a part of that
offer the District forwarded $26 ,000 as an earnest money deposit
(10% of the $260,000 purchase price) and is now a party to a binding
agreement to purchase this property. This is not the usual case,
as the District ordinarily accepts offers made by a property owner
and could therefore decline to purchase without penalty. However,
if you declined to proceed at this time with the purchase for any
reason, the District would forfeit the earnest money deposit.
Under the terms of the offer, the Federal Government is to give the
District a 30-day notice to complete the purchase. Since this notice
was forwarded to the District as of January 27 , 1986 it would have
been necessary to close escrow by February 27. Because of the
complexity of the management plan associated with this acquisition,
the District has requested a 32-day extension (until March 31, 1986) .
This extension has been granted on the basis of the District paying
10.625% interest on the unpaid balance ($234 ,000) or $2 ,210. 01 for
the 32-day period. This amount would be prorated upon earlier close
of escrow.
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The District has been contacted by many of the parties having commu-
nications facilities on the site under license with the Federal
Government. As mentioned earlier in this report these agreements
contain a 30-day cancellation clause and all licenses have been can-
celled accordingly. At the time you originally approved the acquisi-
tion of this property, it was mentioned that Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer
might be ideal sites for communications facilities and the income to
the District could help to defray the acquisition costs and maintenance
and management of the public recreation facilities in the area. Since
the District is embarking on a two-year study of the site, a final
decision on the possibility of continuing the communications facilities
leases has not been made and will depend upon your final determination
of the activities that the site may support. It is therefore in the
District' s best interest to continue the existing communications
facilities leases for the next two years pending the results of the
planning study. Such leases should include a 30-day cancellation pro-
vision as they did under Federal management.
Please contact the District office if you want another copy of the Offer
to Purchase Real Estate and Acceptance Agreement to review. Copies of
the Agreement are available at the District office for public inspection.
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EXHIBIT "B"
1'AIDPENINSUL4 REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTE,_CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94422
(415)9654717
November 14 , 1985
Marshall Burak, Dean
School of Business
San Jose State University
BT 950
One Washington Square
San Jose, California 95192-0065
Subject: Almaden Air Force Station, Mt. Umunhum
Dear Mr. Burak:
As promised during our October meeting, I have enclosed copies
of research material from the County of Santa Clara prepared
when the subject site was being considered for a minimum
security prison facility. I hope you will find some of this
information helpful in formulating your thoughts as to the
desirability of this site for a retreat and seminar facility.
After further considering the subject of our meeting, I have
developed an outline of -a possible cooperative effort that
could be considered relative to the study of the suitability
of the former Air Force facilities for public recreational
and educational use. While we originally discussed a memo-
randum of understanding, I thought that a more general outline
of our intentions might suffice. If you approve, this outline
would be formally adopted by the District Board of Directors
as a part of the final acquisition process.
I look forward to your comments and ideas on this matter.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:cac
Enclosures
cc: Peter G. Hebert, Director
Real Property Disposal Division, GSA
Rod Diridon, Board of Supervisors
Santa Clara County
P,S. : Chuck De Witt, Director of Justice Services for the County
of Santa Clara is very knowledgeable about the site and I
am sure he would be willing to discuss the various aspects
of site utilization.
'""Neroert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
OUTLINE OF UNDERSTANDING November 14 , 1985
Outline for Inclusion of San Jose State University in
Planning Process for Almaden Air Force Station
1. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to proceed with the
acquisition of the former Almaden Air Force Station from the
Federal Government.
2. San Jose State University School of Business to commence or
continue, upon acquisition by the District, a feasibility
study utilizing some or all of the existing buildings and
facilities for a retreat and seminar facility. The study
would minimally include such items as: cost of refurbishing
the existing buildings and facilities , the need or proposed
need to build additional facilities, the long-term costs of
operation and maintenance of the facilities , including road
and utilities costs, and a projected balance sheet of income
v. expenses, and estimates of level of use. A written study
document would be completed within six months of District'
acquisition of the site and made available to the District.
3. District to provide for an interim caretaker of the site to
discourage trespassing and vandalism during the initial six
month study period. Caretaking responsibilities would be
re-evaluated after the San Jose State University School of
Business study to determine the actual level of stewardship
needed and the proper agency to handle the on-site respon-
sibility.
4. District to commence, upon completion of the University study,
with a planning study to take no more than 18 months to com-
plete, including public workshops, on any and all proposed or
contemplated public recreational or educational uses or com-
mercial (e.g. , antennas) uses of the existing buildings and
facilities . A written study document would be made available
to the University upon completion.
5. The District' s study would evaluate the University analysis
in relation 'to the visual or other impacts on open space
values and other proposed uses of the site relative to the
District' s Basic Policy and the District's site specific study.
6. The final decision (s) regarding public use of the site and
disposition of the existing buildings and facilities would
be made by the District Board of Directors at a public hearing (s)
based upon the studies provided by the District and San Jose
State University and the testimony presented at the public
hearing (s) .
7. Until a final decision is made, the District would not demolish
or attempt to change the nature of the improvements or facilities
in any way except to provide for interim caretaker facilities
or use or to protect public health and safety without written
permission of San Jose State University School of Business.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REAFFIRMING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AND
AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE
OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT AND AUTHOR-
IZING GENERAL MANAGER OR ASSISTANT GENERAL
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO THE CLOSING OF THE
TRANSACTION (ALMADEN AIR FORCE STATION--
MT. UMUNHUM AND MT. THAYER)
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows:
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula I
Regional Open Space District does hereby reaffirm the purchase of real i
property from the United States of America as contained in the Offer
to Purchase Real Estate and Acceptance Agreement, a copy of which was
attached to Resolution 84-1 , adopted on January 11, 1984 .
Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors 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 or Assistant General
Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice to
offeree and forward said Offer to Purchase Real Estate and Acceptance
Agreement to the General Services Administration. The General Manager
or Assistant General Manager further are authorized to execute any
and all other documents necessary or appropriate to the transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is
authorized to expend up to $25,000 to cover the cost of interest for i
the 32-day close of escrow extension, title insurance, escrow fees,
initial care-taking contract and miscellaneous costs related to this
transaction.
Section Five. The sum of $260,000 is hereby ordered to
be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1985
Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this purpose.
Section Six. Sections three, four and five of this
Resolution supersede Sections three, four . and five of Resolution
84-1 adopted on January 11, 1984.
R-86-19
(Meeting 86-06
March 12, 1936)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
1
REPORT
March 3, 1986
i
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager ;
D. Woods, Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Mt. Umunhum Area - Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Use and Management Plan Review
Introduction: The following is a review of the Use and Management
Plan for the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
The emphasis of this review is on the incorporation of Use and
Management recommendations for the Federal Surplus Property at
Mt. Umunhum and Mt. Thayer, the acquisition you have just previously
considered, into the Use and Management Plan. It is also a consoli-
dation of recommendations approved for various additions to the
Preserve which have occurred since the last review.
Other reports you may wish to reference include:
o Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan,
report R-83-45 of November 1, 1983;
o Proposed Addition to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum
Area (Mariscal property) , report R-83-51 of December 8, 1983;
o Proposed Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open
- m •
� Space Preserve (Clifford property) , report R-84 46 , of November 7 1 984 ,
o Proposed Addition to the Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve (Barlow property) , report R-84-52 of December 5, 1984 ;
o Proposed Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve (Lands of Stour Investments, Inc. ) , report R-85-09 of
February 6, 1985;
o Proposed Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve (Lands of Oden) , report R-85-39 of July 24 , - 1985;
o Proposed Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve (Baldwin-Wallace College Property) , report R-85-53 of
November 8, 1985;
o Proposed Jamison and Mazor Property Additions to the Sierra Azul
Open Space Preserve, Mt. Umunhum Area, report R-86-17 of February 20,
1986 ;
o Information Regarding the Feasibility of Sheriff' s Patrol Assistance
in the Mt. Umunhum Area at the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve,
report R-86-11 of January 16 , 1986;
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o Proposed Addition to Mt. Umunhum Area of Sierra Azul Open Space
Preserve, Federal Surplus Property on Mts. Umunhum and Thayer,
report R-86-20, dated March 6, 1986.
Site Use: The 2,285 acre Preserve (excluding the Federal Surplus
Property) has received relatively little recreational use due to its
remoteness, poor accessibility, and fragmented trail system. A few
hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians use portions of the Preserve in
conjunction with trails and adjacent private properties. This is
often done without permission of the private property owners.
There is a wide history of illegal activities occurring on various
portions of the Preserve and the severity of the crimes appears to
have increased over the past few years. The worst problems are
primarily associated with the use of the unrestricted section of
Loma Almaden Road and Hicks Road. Because of its remoteness and the
low level of patrol surveillance, the road area attracts illegal
hunting and shooting, careless driving, camping and campfires, and
drug related activities. The seriousness of these problems has been
emphasized both publicly and privately by both the neighbors and the
local law enforcement officials.
Planning Considerations: In February, staff held a neighborhood
public workshop at Mt. Umunhum to introduce neighbors to the District' s
planning process and to invite public comments on the existing and
potential use and management of the Preserve. In addition to District
staff, there were representatives from the California Division of
Forestry (CDF) and the Santa Clara County Sheriff' s Department who
addressed concerns regarding fire and police protection. The meeting
was well attended by approximately 80 local residents and absentee
property owners.
The discussion centered primarily around the neighbors' fear that
the encouragement of public recreation in the Mt. Umunhum area will
compound the existing threat to their privacy and safety. This fear
is based on the fact that they are experiencing an increase in public
trespass, in the amount and severity of crimes, and ongoing danger
from wildfire. At the same time, they feel they are currently not
receiving adequate levels of service from the District on District
lands, the Sheriff' s Department on all law enforcement matters, and
from CDF and are therefore skeptical that these agencies can properly
manage the problems that may be associated with increased recreational
use.
In response to these concerns, some management ideas were introduced
for consideration. They included: 1) a Sheriff' s residence program
whereby response time can be improved and a continual site presence
can be offered; 2) a District Ranger residence to help increase
surveillance on District lands; 3) a security program associated with
the proposed university conference center or other uses that might
be associated with the site; 4) an active and ongoing fuel management
plan which may include housing conservation work crews at the Mt.
Umunhum facility; 5) an aggressive education program to counter misuse;
and 6) a plan for controlled use of the Loma Almaden Road.
R-86-19 Page three
These considerations will be folded into the proposed Master Plan
process which is expected to occur over the next two years. The
planning process would be initiated by a six month study to be con-
ducted by the School of Business at San Jose State University to
determine the feasibility of developing a conference center at the
former air base. The study will be followed by a comprehensive site
planning phase which will encourage public involvement, both regionally
and locally.
Use and Management Plan: A summary chart has been attached outlining
all existing and proposed site projects and expenditures (see Exhibit A) .
The discussion below focuses specifically on newly proposed projects
for the next two years (as contained in the acquisition report R-86- 20,
dated March 6 , 1986) . These new projects are listed on the attached
summary chart with scheduling and budgeting information. The status
of existing plans are also noted on the chart and will be addressed
in more detail during the staff presentation.
The District should proceed with planning for the site in accordance
with Exhibit B attached. This outline was the agreed procedure when
District staff worked with San Jose State University representatives
at the request of the Federal General Services Administration. Fol-
lowing receipt of a six-month feasibility study from San Jose State
University School of Business, District staff will return to you
for authorization to proceed with request for proposals for the
preparation of a Master Plan for the Mt. Umunhum Area.
The following Use and Management recommendations should be added.
A. Access and Circulation
1. The upper portion of the Preserve (Federal Surplus property)
will remain closed to the public except by special permit
during the two year planning study.
2. The lower portion of Mt. Umunhum Road (below the existing
neighbor' s gate) will remain open during the two year planning
process. The future use of the entire road and issues re-
lating to public needs and the legal nature of public rights
will be an integral part of the Master Plan study.
3. In cooperation with the neighbors' endeavors to curtail
illegal activities on the upper portion of Mt. Umunhum Road,
the District will assist in the maintenance of the gate and
surrounding area near Bald Mountain. This recommendation
is viewed as a temporary measure during the preparation of
the Master Plan and would not have bearing on any proposed
public uses of the road that may result from this plan.
4. Staff will explore the possibility of entering into an interim
road maintenance agreement with the neighbors to keep the
Mt. Umunhum Road maintained for ingress and egress during
the two year planning phase.
B. Signs
1. The upper portion of the Preserve (Federal Surplus Property)
will be signed with "Area Closed" signs during the two year
planning process.
R-86-19 Page four
C. Structures and Improvements
1. Installation of guardrails to curtail off-road vehicle use .
will occur at the former Mariscal property directly west of
the neighborhood road easement and adjacent to the upper
gate on the former Barlow property where an emergency fuel
break was graded.
D. Site and Visitor Protection
1. Staff will seek to hire the present caretaker on an interim
basis to oversee the buildings and maintain the roads. This
would include a possible live-in night-time guard as well.
Upon completion of the San Jose State University feasibility
study and based on its conclusions, the responsibility for
providing a caretaker will be re-evaluated.
2. Staff will continue to work with the Sheriff to formulate
a recommendation regarding increased patrol and surveillance
in this area, and return to the Board with a proposal at
the time of the second reading of this Use and Management Plan.
Recommendation: I recommend that you tentatively adopt therevised
Use andManagement Plan for the Mt. Umunhum Area - Sierra Azul Open
Space Preserve as contained in this report. The recommendations
for final adoption of this Use and Management Plan will return to
you at the same time as the final adoption of the Interim Use and
Management recommendations for the Mt. Umunhum purchase. It is
currently projected that this would occur at the April 23 Regular
Meeting.
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Exhibit A
USE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN SUMMARY
A. NEW USE AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS NOW BEING CONSIDERED
Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes
Mt. Umunhum (pending final adoption)
1. Initiate Master Plan 18,000 25,000 Fa 86 Project to start 9/86
2. Contract caretaker (7,500) 35,000 Sp 86 May be modified 9/86
3. Signs/area closed (300) Sp 86
4. Interim road maint. 1,000 Sp 86 Pending neighborhood
agreement agreement
5. Cooperative patrol 8,000 Su 86 Pending further Board
agreement review
6. Guardrail-Barlow 700 Fa 86
7. Guardrail-Mariscal 11000 Fa 86
25,800 70,700
B. COMPLETED EXISTING USE AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes
1. Signs-boundary 100 Fa 85 Partially complete
Jon Changing to metal
C. INCOMPLETE EXISTING USE AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes
1. Site clean-up-McCoy 500 Fa 86 Project 1 & 2 to be
combined
2. Site clean-up,Baldwin 3,500 Fa 86
3. Secure well & pit-McCoy Fa 86
4. Signs-Boundary,private 400 500 Sp 86 Partially complete
property
5. Gates (2) - Oden 1,400 Fa 86 Change easterly gate to
guardrail
6. Gate/guardrail-Jamison 2,000 Fa 86
7. Gate-Manor Not needed atthis time
8. Barrier-Stour 150 700 Fa- Relocate with adjacent
owner's permission
550 8,600
D. ANNUAL USE AND MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Funding Anticipated Funding Project
Proposed Site Projects FY 85/86 FY 86/87 FY 87/88 Schedule Project/Funding Notes
1. Sign maintenance 150 1,000
2. Road maintenance 250 3,000
3. Gate/fence maint. 1,000
400 5,000
Funds not specifically in budget
Exhibit B
November 14, 1985
Outline for Inclusion of San Jose State University in
Planning Process for Almaden Air Force Station
1. Mid--a.-insula Regional Open Space District to proceed with the
acq,*..�isition of the former Almaden Air Force Station from the
Fede.-al Government.
2. San Jose State University School of Business to commence or
continue, upon acquisition by the District, a feasibility
study utilizing some or all of the existing buildings and
facilities for a retreat and seminar facility. The study
would minimally include such items as: cost of refurbishing
the existing buildings and facilities, the need or proposed
need to build additional facilities, the long-term costs of
operation and maintenance of the facilities , including road
and utilities costs, and a projected balance sheet of income
v. expenses, and estimates of level of use. A written study
document would be completed within six months of District'
acquisition of the site and made available to the District.
3. District to provide for an interim caretaker of the site to
discourage trespassing and vandalism during the initial six
month study period. Caretaking responsibilities would be
re-evaluated after the San Jose State University School of
Bus; ness study to determine the actual level of stewardship
nee_ied and the proper agency to handle the on-site respon-.
sibility.
4. District to commence, upon completion of the University study,
with a planning study _to take no more than 18 months to com-
plete, including public workshops, on any and all proposed or
contemplated public recreational or educational uses or com-
mercial (e.g. , antennas) uses of the existing buildings and
facilities. A written study document would be made available
to the University upon completion.
5. The District's study would evaluate the University analysis
in relation to the visual or other impacts on open space
values and other proposed uses of the site relative 'to the
District' s Basic Policy and the District's site specific study.
6. The final decision (s) regarding public use of the site and
dispositiofi of the existing buildings and facilities would
be made by the District Board of Directors at a public hearing (s)
based upon the studies provided by the District and San Jose
State University and the testimony presented at the public
hearing (s) .
7. Until a final decision is made, the District would not demolish
or attempt to change the nature of the improvements or facilities
in any way except to provide for interim caretaker facilities
or use or to protect public health and safety without written
permission of San Jose State University School of Business.
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M-86-26
(Meeting 86-06
AA� March 12 , 1986)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 6 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Status Report on Monte Bello Road Slide
About one week ago following the recent week of heavy storms, a major
portion of Monte Bello Road immediately above the entrance gates to the
District 's Picchetti Ranch Area began to slide into Swiss Creek (see
map attached) . The slide is continuing to move and threatens to cut
off use or access of Monte Bello Road to those living or wishing to
travel above the area of the slide. The road is currently limited to
one lane of traffic.
District staff have been in contact with all major parties concerned in
this matter, including Monte Bello Road neighbors, the Santa Clara County
Road Department, the Volunteer Fire Department in the area, Supervisor
Dianne McKenna, the Stortzes , the Santa Clara County Real Estate Section
and others to assure District cooperation in the matter. The District 's
first concern always remains public health and safety.
Representatives from the County 's Road Department have indicated to staff
that they are interested in the possibility of requesting the grading of
a temporary road through the Picchetti parking lot and adjacent District
lands to bypass the problem area if the road collapses completely. As of
the writing of this status report, staff has not received a formal re-
quest from the County and will again be meeting with County Road Depart-
ment staff on site on Friday, March 7 .
District staff and the Stortzes have assured Monte Bello Road residents
that the Picchetti parking lot can be utilized as a staging area for car
shuttle needs for those who do not wish to pass the one open lane through
the slide area. In addition, staff has offered to open upper Monte Bello
Road access from Black Mountain to Page Mill Road as a long, but viable,
emergency access for our neighbors.
Ted Cannis of Frahm, Edler and Cannis was hired by the District to review
the situation, and he has already examined both the existing slide, as
well as the potential temporary road routes which would cross District
property. He is prepared to make engineering recommendations to the Dis-
trict when any plans or designs for such are received from the County.
The past history of Monte Bello Road adjacent to the Picchetti Ranch Area
has included many requests from the County Road Department to utilize
District land to bypass slides. This current slide appears to be the most
serious problem to date. The District has always cooperated with the
County in the past in these matters and has always been promised that the
proposed solution was a permanent repair. Staff feels that it is impera-
tive that the County implement a permanent solution to repair the road and
M-86-26 Page Two
appurtenant drainage systems . There also needs to be some guarantee that
the Picchetti Ranch Area, a national historic site, will not continue to
be degraded for additional road rights of way every few years.
Staff will provide an update on this matter at your March 12 meeting,
including any recommendations in response to any requests from Santa Clara
County to utilize District lands for Monte Bello Road repair.
MCNTE BELLO ROAD SLIDE - PICCHETTI RANCH (3/7/86)
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Emergency Re-route
County of Santa Clara
Transportation Agency
1570 Old Oakland Road, Suite 203
San Jose, C_-. 95131
PERNLT TO ENTER
Pe^fission is hereby granted to the Santa Clara County Trans-
portation Agency, hereinafter "County",-to.- enter upon lands of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereinafter "District",
as outlined on the drawing entitled "Montebello Road Emergency
Re-route" and labeled Exhibit . "A" as attached hereto and made a
part hereof, for the purpose of constructing a temporary road
detour necessitated by a slide affecting a portion of existing
Montebello Road.
It is understood that the alignment of the temporary detour road
will encroach upon a portion of District's Open Space Preserve and
its public parking area, thereby potentially causing a significant
impact to the environment and reducing the available public parking
which serves not only the Preserve but also Sunrise Winery, a
private enterprise located on the Preserve under a 25-year lease
with Ronald J. and Rolayne K. Stortz as Lessee and District as Lessor.
In an effort to minimize the potential environmental and
economic impacts of the temporary detour road and to provide for
public safety (both of the Open Space Preserve and Montebello Road) ,
the conditions outlined in Exhibit "Bit , as attached hereto and xaade a
part hereof, are agreed to by County.
This permission is granted with the understanding that County
will construct said temporary road detour as shown on Exhibit A and in
accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by County and
approved by District.
It is understood and agreed that County will exercise reasonable
care to avoid damage to District property during the construction
of said temporary road detour.
The County agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Midpeninsula Re-
gional Open Space District and Sunrise Winery (Ronald J. and Rolayne K.
Stortz) from any liability arising out of County 's operation under this
agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, County j
further agrees to assume responsibility for any damages proximately caused
by reason of County 's operation under this agreement and County will, at
District's option, either repair or pay for such damage ., provided, how-
ever, that under no circumstances shall County be liable to District or
Sunrise Winery for any impacts upon or alleged losses in patronage, busi-
ness, or access by the public arising out of the construction, maintenance,
or existence of the temporary road.
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Montebello Road
Emergency Re-route Page two
It is also understood that during the emergency road closure
County will examine all 'the unstable portions of Montebello Road in
this -i .itv and construct the replacement roadway in such a
manner- ,ha-z the possibility or reoccurrence and encroachment on
the Distric re
s Open Space will be minimized. The road closure
pa ce Preserve
ara en-,er==ncy re-route will be in place for no more than 9 months and
this acr_`m_nt will expire on Dece;-oer 31 , 1986 .
Very truly yours,
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
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By
President, Board of Directors
Dated:
Sunrise Winery
ATTEST: DONALD M. RAINS_ Clerk
Board of Sup ry sors By
Ronald J. Stortz
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Rolayne K. Stortz
Dated:
ff_er ert L. Keaton
Deputy County Counsel COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
By G
Su$anne Wilson
Chairperson
EXHIBIT B (ILLUSTRATION) - CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING A TEMPORARY DETOUR ROAD
PROPOSED ALIGNMENT FOR
TEMPORARY BYPASS ROAD
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Exhibit B - Conditions for Constructing a Temporary Detour Road
1. The existing driveway leading to the parking area will be
widened to a width not to exceed 181 .
a. C-r�-�,n will be
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fined to the north side of the driveway
to izor_ ove line of sigh.
b. T`:__ resulting cut bank will be rolled back and reseeded.
c. Nc t.~ees will be disturbed in the project area .except those
=geed upon by District.
d. existing culvert will be extended 8 ' - 10 ' .
e . The full length of the access driveway will be paved to the
parking area.
f. A paved drainage swale will be constructed on the north side of
access driveway.
g. The existing single 12 ' pipe gate will be replaced by two 10 ,
pipe gates (of District specifications) at the same location.
If the County is unable to provide gates meeting these specifi-
cations , the District will provide these gates at a cost of
$1600 to be reimbursed to the District by the County.
2. The temporary detour road alignment through the parking area
will follow the course shown on the attached site plan.
t a. The width of the roadway will narrow to 12 ' on the' west
side of the parking area.
b. A wood rail fence consistent with other fencing around the
-parking area will be installed along the east side of the
road to separate vehicle traffic from pedestrians utilizing
the public area.
C. A pipe gate (of District specifications) will be installed
on the easterly end of the newly constructed fence to
provide security for the parking area.
d. The drainage at the northerly end of the parking area will
be improved by raising the existing grade and creating a
drainage Swale.
e . The drainage at the southerly end' of the parking area will be
improved with a drainage swale and culvert.
f . County will assist District and the winery leasees in improving
mutually agreed upon temporary parking areas within the leasehold
area to offset the loss of parking resulting from the proposed
detour road. An area currently identified is the southerly bor-
der of the parking area between the existing graveled surface
and wire fence.
3 . The newly constructed portion of the detour road will follow an align-
ment established in the field by the County and District.
a. The detour road will not exceed 12 ' in width (except on curves
which will be widened to approximately 201 ) and will have a
compacted gravel surface .
EXHIBIT B Page two
b. Only those trees or portions thereof which have been
previously agreed upon by the District may be removed .
County Agrees to contract for professional tree trimming
services for the trimming of all oak trees .
c . Cut slopes generally will not exceed 5 feet in heights.
d . Roadside barriers to prohibit offroad vehicle trespass
will be installed upon request by the District if deemed
necessary.
4 . The County will assume, on a permanent basis, maintenance of
the roadside drainage ditches which parallel Montebello Road
above and to the west of the project area.
a. County's maintenance responsibility will extend
approximately 5001 southerly of the westerly intersection
, of the detour road and Monte Bello Road.
5 . County will restore the project area to its natural state
within six months following abandonment of detour road .
a. County will implement a restoration plan which is
prepared by an independent consultant selected from a
list provided by the District .
b. County will continue , at the District' s request , to
maintain erosion measures specified by the plan until the
project area is fully stabilized in the opinion of
District for a period of two years .
6. Reasonable measures will be taken to reduce and control traffic
on the detour road as it passes through the Preserve.
a. Traffic signs will be placed at the beginning of
Montebello Road and at the beginning of the detour road
to limit use to residents , guests , Preserve users and
winery visitors .
b. A traffic control light will be installed at both ends of
the detour road to regulate the one lane traffic flow.
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M-86-27
(Meeting 86-06
AA.
March 12 , 1986)
KC
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 7 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Long Ridge "School" Road and Gates Proposed Resolution of
Problem with Portola Park Heights Neighbors
Background: At your February 26 , 1986 meeting concerns were expressed by
some Portola Park Heights neighbors regarding the utilization of the
school" road and gates during the recent heavy storms. You also received
an informational report on Ranger assistance provided during the storm and
a copy of staff 's letter agreement that had been sent to the neighbors
regarding their potential use of the "school" road which passes across the
District 's Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, for emergency use.
Discussion: To date, no one has returned a signed letter to the District, and
staff is now proposing that a revised letter be distributed .(see.-:attached draft) .
This revised letter to the Portola Park Heights neighbors now contains an
indemnification clause which was left out of the original letter because
the District would have determined each emergency situation. The clause
has been added since the revised letter allows the neighbors to make the
determination of emergency use on their own without having to call the
District to have an emergency determination made.
Staff would still ask that the neighbors inform the District when they are
using the road for emergency reasons, but this new agreement would help
alleviate the kind of unfortunate circumstances which occurred recently
when the neighbors wished to use the "school" road during the heavy storms.
The main entry road was blocked by downed trees , but the residents could
not pass through the "school" road gate due to problems with the locking
system and also due to a request from staff that they not use the "school"
road because staff felt that, due to the heavy rain, the road was in a
dangerous driving condition. Subsequently and unfortunately, the gate was
demolished by the "wind" .
District staff has thoroughly reviewed the details surrounding the problems
of passing through the gate and using the "school" road during the storm. The
District did not alter or install any new locks on the gate during the
storm, and the source of the new master lock that appeared on the gate is
still unknown.
Directors Wendin and Henshaw and District staff will be meeting with the
neighbors on site to discuss resolution of the entire issue on Sunday,
March 9 , and will report to you at your March 12 meeting.
Recommendation: Based upon the report you' ll receive at the March 9
meeting, I recommend that you approve the revised letter agreement, with
amendments you may deem appropriate. This agreement will allow the
M-86-27 Page Two
Portola Park Heights neighbors the opportunity to utilize the "school"
road at their own determination when emergency situations arise or if the
main Long Ridge access road is impassible or in a dangerous condition.
Al
AM=49 ME-
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
TO: Portola Park Heights Residents and Property Owners
SUBJECT: Use of District "School" Road and Gate for Emergency Purposes,
Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
Representatives of the Portola Park Heights Property Owners Association have asked
that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District agree to place a lock on the so
called "school" road gates which are keyed identically to the Long Ridge Road gate
at the north end of the Long Ridge Preserve (see "A" on map attached) .
The District has agreed to the placing of these locks under the following conditions:
1) That you as an individual living or owning property within Portola Park Heights
will only use so called "school road" (see "B" on map) and appurtenant gates
(see "C" on map) when a legitimate emergency occurs or with special permission
from authorized District staff;
2) Authorized District staff includes the General Manager, the Assistant General
Manager, the Land Manager, or the Operations Supervisor;
3) That you will agree to provide your own keys to the locks which will be pro-
vided by the Portola Park Heights Property Owners Association and that dupli-
cate keys will only be given to legitimate residents or owners of the area
and not to tradesmen, visitors, or other occasional guests to your property.
4) That you shall release District and hold District harmless from and defend
District against any and all claim or liability for injury or damage to per-
sons or property due to your passage by vehicle over the "school" road during
any period, or arising out of any condition of the premises, or as a result of
act, neglect, fault, or omission in the exercise of your privilege to use the
road.
5) Responsibility for upkeep of the locks mentioned in condition #3 above will
rest with the Portola Park Heights Homeowners Association.
6) Determination of when to pass over the "school" road in a legitimate emergency
will be left up to the individual property owner or resident when the need
arises. District staff, however, should be informed if the emergency warrants
continuous passage over the road for a period of time.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Portola Park Heights 'dents and Property Owners
Page Two
As you know, the District has provided a combination lock for the same reason on the
school" road gate in the past, but, in some instances, the use has been for other
than authorized or emergency use. District rangers will be given a list of those
who have authorized use of the road and will strictly enforce all, other District
regulations regarding motorized vehicles on the road. This will not, of course,
apply if a legitimate emergency requires your traveling on this road. Other than
emergency, an authorized use of the road would include the need to exit or enter
your property over the "school" road due to a natural or man-made blockage of your
legitimate access road through the north end of the Long Ridge Preserve.
By your signature below you acknowledge this offer by the District which was
requested by the Portola Park Heights Property Owners Association.
Very truly yours,
David Wm. Hansen
Land Manager
DWH:ds
Enclosure
I will only utilize the "school" road and gates with the District's permission
and under the conditions outlined in this letter.
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M-86-17
(Meeting 86-06
MPL March 12 , 1986)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
February 10 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Legislative Program to Support SB 1717
Recommendation: Add to your Legislative Program priority A support for
SB 1717,
Reason: Senate Bill 1717 would place before the voters in November a
$500 million bond act for agricultural, natural, and park lands. If the
bond act were adopted, part of the proceeds would accrue to this District.
Background: As I reported to you previously, I participated as a member
of the Urban Greenbelt Bond Act Advisory Task Force convened by the
Planning and Conservation League Foundation to formulate a new State bond
act, the focus of which would be the acquisition of park, open space, and
agricultural lands near urban areas . This effort culminated in the
drafting of proposed legislation, SB 1717 , introduced by Senator Ken Maddy.
The initial version of SB 1717 is attached* . Also attached is a funding
schedule on which I have marked with an asterisk in the right-hand margin
those grant allocations for which the District and/or the Peninsula Open
Space Trust would be eligible to apply.
I found the Task Force approach to be very effective in arriving at a
most encompassing piece of open space legislation. The attached list of
participants in the first Task Force meeting indicates the broad range of
interests that were represented. Apparently this is the first time a
State bond act has been drafted by a private organization (at least for
parks and open space) . We have about four months to get approval by the
Legislature if this measure is to make the November 1986 ballot.
On another legislative matter, AB 2020 , the current "bottle bill" is
an active piece of legislation again. An attached copy of a Peninsula
Times Tribune editorial indicates that paper 's support for the compro-
mise made in reviving the bill.
Finally, the District' s requested housekeeping amendment to the Public
Resources Code regarding check signatories has been incorporated
o ted into
SB 1685 , authored by Senator Bergeson.
*Available to the public at the District office.
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OFFICERS
MICHAEL H REMY
P,es,dent
DWIGHT STEELE
Sen..,V,ce PresidentTHE PLANNING AND
Vie
.Pingsiclents BARBARA EASTMAN CONSERVATION LEAGUE
dav Za
DANFR ST POL
Central Valley
JOHN HOBBS
''the'n Cahtoll
Execull"011rector 909 12TH ST., SUITE 203 • SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 IS (916) 444-8726
GERALD H MERAL PhD
General Counsel
COREti BROWN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUDUBON SOCIETY
SAY AREA CHAPTERS
CALIFORNIA NATIVE
PLANT SOCIETY
CALIFORNIA STATE
PARK RANGERS ASSN.
CALIFORNIA TROUT
CAL FOR
MANS
AGAINST CONSERVATREE WASTE SB 1717
PAPER CO.
FRIENDS OF THE CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL, NATURAL AND PARK LANDS
EARTH
GREENPEACE PACIFIC CONSERVATION BOND ACT
SOUTHWEST
LAGUNA GREENBELT,INC.
LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE
TAHOE
MARIN CONSERVATION
LEAGUE
MONO LAKE
COMMITTEE FUMING SCHEDULE
TRAIN RIDERS ASSN.
OF CALIFORNIA
WESTERN RIVER GUIDES
ASSOCIATION
WILDERNESS SOCIETY
A. Grants to cities, counties, districts, nonprofit
organizations and institutions of higher public
education for acquisition of title or rights on
natural lands in close proximity to urban areas for
the conservation of significant or outstanding
natural, wildlife, scenic, open-space or park re-
sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$235,000,000
Pelo Al.
AC�
1. AREA SPECIFIC GRANTS..............$90,000,000
A j For competitive grants to cities, counties,
and districts. Up to twenty million three
thousand is available in competitive grants
to nonprofit organizations or institutions of
higher public education.
Grants are competitive within the following
regions:
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a. Del Norte , Humboldt , Mendocino, and Lake
Counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A$790,000
Rase b. Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama,
"Jers Rite
S AW
Plum a s , Glenn , Butte , a n d C o 1 u s a
S Counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A$1,342,000
c. Sierra, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, •
Yolo, Placer,
Sacramento, and El Dorado Counties........$3,895,000
d A Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Contra Costa, San
Mateo, Alameda,and Santa Clara Counties and the City
and County of San Francisco. . .. . . . .. . .. . .$14, 797, 000 Ass,
e. Amador, Alpine, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Tuolumne,
Stanislaus,Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings,
De-d",W"
Tulare and Kern Counties.
MfiLan ..................$6, 655,000
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w,i arn Pe—Mutt
Reter,Reyno+ds
"''"""So,
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS S
COMMIT TEE FOR
GREEN FOOTHILLS
CALIFORNIA PLANNERS
FOUNDATION
URBAN CREEKS COUNCIL
CALIFORNIA
ROADSIDE COUNCIL POTSM-riAls- MIZDS ') &It
f. Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo,
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.........$4, 516,000
g. Los Angeles County.. . ... ..................$21 , 280, 000
h. San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside and Imperial
Counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,864,000
i. San Diego County... . ........ .. ...... ... ..$5, 689 , 000
j . Mono and Inyo Counties............000.00.....$169 , 000
2. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.....................$10, 000,000
For competitive grants to nonprofit organizations.
3. ALLOCATION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS............$135,000,000
For grants to cities, counties and districts on the
basis of population. Up to one quarter of these funds
can be used for acquisition or development of local
park, beach, recreation-al and historical preservation
purposes.
B. URBAN STREAMS AND CREEKS..........................$5,000,000
For competitive grants to cities, counties, districts and
nonprofit organizations for the acquisition or stewardship
of natural lands that contain urban streams, creeks and
riparian areas.
C. RESTORATION OF NATURAL LANDS......................$5,000,000
For competitive grants to cities, counties, districts and
nonprofit organizations for the stewardship of natural
lands.
D. HISTORICAL RESOURES..............................$10,000, 000
For competitive grants to cities, counties, districts and
nonprofit organizations for the acquisition, development,
rehabilitation, or restoration of historical resources.
E. AGRICULTURAL LANDS: .............................$120,000,000
For competitive grants to cities, counties, districts, non-
profit organizations and institutions of higher public
education for the acquisition of title or rights to
agricultural lands in close proximity to urbanized areas,
for the conservation of these lands in productive
agricultural uses.
For the acquisition or development of real property to
promote the economic viability of agricultural operations in
or near urban areas, including direct markets, roadside
2
stands, u-pick operations and demonstration farms.
Up to $24 million is available in cometitive grants to
nonprofit organizations.
F. STATE PARKS : ........ .......... . ................$125,000,000
Grants for acquisition, development, or stewardship of real
property for the state park system.
1. ACQUISITION........................ ... ... .. .$75, 000, 000
For acquisition of real property for additions to the
state park system.
2. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT........................$45,000,000
For the development or stewardship of real property in
projects of the state park system.
3. VOLUNTEER PROJECTS...........................$5,000,000
For the development of interpretive facilities and
facilities in support of volunteer community action
projects for the state park system.
3
Planning and Conservation League Foundation
90912th Street • Sacramento, California 95814 0 916/444-8726
David L.Muxh
ExecuWso Dko~
Gerald K Me.ad.Ph,M
G~alCou„wl AGRICULTURAL AND PRODUCTIVE URBAN LAND PRESERVATION BOND ACT PROJECT
Caey Stowrl
ft"ofDj'e"°n
Corry foR ADVISORY TASK FORCE KEETING #1
Dwrd{hi Steele
Wow"Wko%en April Sth, 1985
Sacramento, CA
ATTENDEES
Richard Begley Director, Mariposa County Parks &
Recreation Dept. ; President,
County Parks & Recreation Director's
Association
Bob Berman Urban Planner
* Don Collin Lobbyist, Building Industry Association
Bob Copper Director, San Diego County Parks &
Recreation Dept.
Pete Dangermond Park and Recreation Consultant
Janet Diehl Research Associate, Land Trust Program
The Trust for Public Land
Esther Feldman Project Director, Planning and
Conservation League Foundation
Herb Grench General Manager, Mid-Peninsula Regional
Open Space District
Jack Harrison Executive Director, California Park and
Receation Society
Joe Janelli Agricultural Land Use Consultant
Judy Kunofsky People for Open Space
* Loni Mahan Lobbyist, California Farm Bureau
* Date: The organizations represented by these individuals are not prepared
to endorse any proposal presented by this Task Force. They were
present to review and comment only.
Gerald Meral Executive Director, Planning and
Conservation League Foundation
Mary Nichols Chair, League of Conservation Voters;
Los Angeles Park Commissioner
Paul Romero Director, Riverside County Parks &
Recreation Dept.
William Shafroth Director, American Farmland Trust
Kate Sproul Attorney, League of California Cities
Terry Timmons President, Laguna Greenbelt, Inc.
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EDITORIALS
Bottle bill compromise
ONCE AGAIN, sides are being To accomplish this, a modest one-cent
drawn up in Sacramento on a bot- fee will be added to the price of the item
tle bill. But this time the majority being sold. In accordance with the "loop
in the state capitol have lined up to sup- system," whoever takes possession of
port AB 2020,as seen in the state Assem- the container pays the penny: the
bly vote earlier this week. Now it's gone bottler, the retailer, the customer, the
to the Senate — where some questions recycler and, when he finally buys it
remain to be asked. back, the manufacturer. If the law
What has happened? For years, the doesn't vastly improve recycling,the f
the bottle bill, in various versions, was would go up to two cents in 1990.
`drawn up to require a deposit of five or An important aspect of the new ve
`so cents on bottles to encourage buyers sion is the formation of an overseei
``to take them back to their grocers for a commission and setting up of redem
refund. And the majority always lined tion centers, the latter taking the burde
up with the nays. off grocers who have fought having t
As it stood 10 days ago, AB 2020 was take back dirty bottles for refunds.
headed for its annual defeat, which de- We are encouraged by this willingne
pressed environmentalists like Califor- to compromise, but urge the Senate t
nians Against Waste. But the prospect of take a close look at the bill. Is one ce
a statewide initiative on the ballot for really enough to get people to return a
next November depressed opponents of empty bottle or can? We're doubtful,ex-
�the bill like Californians for Voluntary cept under the most convenient of cir-
Recycling. Then these mutual anxieties cumstances. And just how convenient
_brought a breakthrough. And so, com- will the recycling centers be?
promise. Or will recyclers compete for business
The bill is immediately appealing as it by offering more than a cent per bot-
now stands. Its author, Assemblyman tle?There are possibilities here for pass-
,-Burt Margolin, D-Los Angeles, says the ing some money around and cleaning up
,goal is to recycle 65 percent of glass,alu- the streets and countryside. But we hope
minum and plastic containers by 1990. the Senate will look long before leaping.
M-85-25
(Meeting 86-06
WL March 12 , 1986)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 6 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Request to Authorize State of California Department
of General Services Administration to Purchase
Certain Items for the District
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the attached
Resolution authorizing the Department of General Services Admin-
istration of the State of California to purchase certain items
for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Discussion: During the past several years , the District has
utilized the State 's Department of General Services Adminis-
tration (GSA) to purchase District vehicles. The purchase of
District vehicles through GSA's State bid process has accounted
for considerable savings in vehicle costs and staff time to the
District.
The current resolution on file with the State to act as the
District 's vehicle purchasing agent needs to be updated. Staff
intends to use GSA's services in the acquisition of the bud-
getted replacement patrol vehicle and the new patrol vehicle
that you authorized at the February 26 meeting in conjunction
with the Open Space Management staffing study recommendations
(see memorandum M-86-22 of February 20 , 1986) .
Although the attached resolution is blanket in nature, no future
vehicle purchases using the services of GSA would be made with-
out appropriate authorization from the Board.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS FOR THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does resolve that the Office of Procurement, Department
of General Services Administration of the State of California
is hereby authorized to purchase vehicle (s) for and on behalf of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District pursuant to
section 14814 of the Government Code, and that Herbert Grench,
General Manager, or his duly authorized representative, is
hereby authorized to sign and deliver all necessary requests
and other documents in connection therewith for and on behalf
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
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M-86-28
(Meeting 86-06
March 12 , 1986)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 12 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods , Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Approval of Urgency Agreement with County of Santa Clara to
Construct Temporary Bypass Road on Picchetti Ranch Area
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the attached Permit to
Enter agreement with the County of Santa Clara and authorize the Vice
President to execute the agreement on behalf of the District. It is
l further recommended that you authorize the Vice President to formally
accept the letter agreement from Ronald and Rolayne Stortz.
Discussion: As a follow-up to memorandum M-86-26 of March 6 , 1986 , which
was included in your March 12 agenda packet, staff has continued to follow-
up daily on the Monte Bello Road landslide problem. The slide is contin-
uing to move, but the road is still passable.
A Permit to Enter agreement was drafted over the weekend after an on-site
meeting with County staff on Friday, March 7 . The attached agreement,
which contains modifications made by County staff, was approved by the
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on March 11.
The highlights of the agreement, which requires execution by lessees ,
Ronald and Rolayne Stortz are as follows :
1) A temporary bypass road will be constructed through the Picchetti
parking lot by the County and will include utilization of the ex-
isting access driveway with a new alignment cut in above the lot.
The access driveway will be widened to 18 feet and paved. Addi-
tional on-site temporary fencing, drainage facilities, and replace-
ment parking areas will be completed by the County. The new road-
way will be a 12-foot wide graded and graveled route with a signing
and electrical signal system to control traffic passing through the
Preserve.
2) The agreement is for a period of nine months during which time the
County must complete construction of permanent repairs to Monte
Bello Road.
3) Within six months after completion of the permanent repairs to
Monte Bello Road the temporary
r p y route will be restored to as close
to its original condition as possible.
4) A few old orchard trees will be removed and some oaks trimmed on
District property, but the new road crosses mostly grass and brush-
land as well as the parking lot and existing driveway.
Merced, CA 95349
Herbert A.Grench,General M&POW Board at Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nanette G.Henke,Teen Heashaw,Riettard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
M-86-28 Page Two
The Stortzes have had an opportunity to review the agreement and plan
to attend your March 12 meeting. The road will have some obvious
impacts on their winery business which is gearing up for the first
full spring of operation. The County will aid in graveling interim
parking spaces for winery patrons and District Preserve users to offset
parking spaces lost because of the temporary bypass road through the
parking lot. However, the County disclaims any liability to the
District or the Stortzes for loss of business or public access.
Similarly, a proposed letter of agreement with the Stortzes is attached
which would also relieve the District of any liability on the account
of loss of business.
Staff will show slides and outline the agreement in detail at your
meeting. Upon your approval, work will commence as soon as weather
permits to construct the bypass. The work will be approved by District
staff and the consulting engineer hired by the District.
March 12, 1986
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , California 94022
Subject; Picchetti Ranch Area - Temporary Monte Bello Road By-Pass
Dear People:
Of even ?ate herewith the District and the undersigned executed a
Permit to Enter agreement with the County of Santa Clara to pro-
vide an emergency detour road through leasehold lands of Sunrise
Winery because of necessary reconstruction of a portion of Monte
Bello Road.
This letter is to advise the District that we, on our own behalf
and on behalf of Sunrise Winery, do hereby release Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District from any and all liability in con-
nection with impacts upon or alleged losses in patronage, business
or public access to Sunztise Winery or our Leasehold Premises
arisingout of the construction maintenance
nance or exist ance of the
emergency detour road.
Sincerely,
Ronald J. Stortz
Rolayne K. Stortz
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT
By:
Daniel Wendin
Vice President of the Board
ATTEST
District Clerk
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Craiq Britton, Asst. Gen. mqr.
SUBJECT: F.Y.I .
DATE: March 7, 1986
LOS GATOS AREA OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS
Grantor Preserve Date Acres Cos col--ars
(area) ess !rant-z)
Moore El Sereno 11/03/75 1,001 $ 7 4:,000.CO = 742,'*:).0'_
Kennedy Trails Kennedy Road 5/25/79 290 40r_,,000.CO 400.11:�:).O:
Laye * El Sombroso 6/14/79 68.5 2 0,0-31.CO 20.162 OC
Fairweather Mt. Umunhum 139,5 DO.C-0 l39=,:':).O1
Bell Limekiln Canyon 7/22i80 8 .66�, 148,8 DO.CO 148.'iC0.00
Mindling Limekiln Canyon 8/13/80 120.81 120,C,DO.CO—. -* 120,:&D.U'
Duffy-Barnes Limekiln Canyon 11/17/80 30 *A 7 55,000.CO 75.'r;0.00
Dieterich Trust Mt. Umunhum 12/10/80 142. 15C,500.[0 150, C10.OC,
Guadalupe Rubbish Limekiln Canyon 1/14/81 33 ". 1 30C,C DO.CO—,-* 300,1C0.0C
Risley Limekiln Canyon 5/22/81 2,19r5 2 8_5,0 D 0.C_O 2 8 5_.TO rD.0 C,
Sorahan Limekiln Canyon 12/31/81 37 Exc,aance
Liebelt Kennedy Road 8/03/82111" 72.31 480,C0O.CO*--* 480,�C,,D.00
P.M. Associates Kennedy Road 9/17, 21.3 4 4 5,0,:)0.CO 445,:-00-OC
Robin Limekiln Canyon 8 3 33.25- -_3 ,912.r0 34,112.50
Rememsberger Mt. Umunhum 4/13 8 3 62 7 0,0O.CO 75,100.00,
Shields Mt. Umunhum ,,-, 5/13/83 120 000.co
Ertell Mt. Umun,hum 7/27/83 160 12,00 0.CO 112.100.0c,
McCoy Mt. Vmunhum 10/21/83 60 72,GO 0.C-O 72':C0.OC.
Mariscal
4:t. Umunhum 12/16/83 40 48,C�DO.CO 4 8.'C 0).0
Grossmith reedy Road 4/06/84 3 36,0.00.CO 36,:0,D.O�-
Carter Limekiln Canyon 6/11/84 10 50,0-00.CO 5 0.71 C 0.O':-Z
CPSJ Los Gatos Cr. Pk. 10/19/84 17Z 3,800,C00.00-**- 1 ,674_525.0C
,,,"94
Clifford Mt. Umunhum 12/20/84 41.78 2C,C,00 Co o,:&_-).0&
00.0-
)14
Barlow Mt. Umunhum 12/2 120 100,CDO.,%�O�* 100 '.,
Stour Investments Mt. Umunhum 3/ /85 65 OC
Oden Mt. Umunhum r/O5/85 69
172,SJO.CO 172,:00.0i'_
Baldwin-Wallace Mt. Umunhum 11/27/85 987,51" 83r CDO.,O
$8,792,773.10 .6G7.:9=
_ -Parcels Currently Under Negotiation
Cothran Austrian Gulch 358 $ 32500.`��O
Sharp Mt. Umunhum 80 CDO.:,O
Mazor Mt. Umunhum 80 DO.01 0
/60
North Mt. Umunhum 174 12-- ,C00.,-j0
Eilertsen Kennedy Road 125 225,C,00.CO
U.S.A. Mt. Umunhum 54 25� r_,00.?O'
71 $1,210,5-00,X
One-half O interest
Totals do not include the value of Gifts or Bargain Sales
Open space easements
Novitiate: (includes fencing) Grant amount $450,950--Balance 2_5 501.-50%
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 6, 1986
TO: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
FROM: J. Fiddes, Administrative Services Manager
SUBJECT: Issuance of Emergency Check in Amount to $5,253. 19 to AT&T
The purpose of this memorandum is to explain the reasons for the
issuance of an emergency check on Friday, February 28 , 1986 in
the amount of $5,253. 19 to AT&T Information Systems. As youare
aware, our impending move to the Old Mill Office Center is very
quickly approaching. Unless I placed an order for telephone
equipment for the new facility on Friday, February 28, there would
not have been any telephone equipment in place in the new facility
by the middle of April, our current anticipated move date.
The $5,253. 19 check breaks down as follows : $3,539. 55 for three
months of rental (including servicing and maintenance) of AT&T' s
Merlin Communications System, Model 1030; $1,673. 00 for installation
costs based on the equipment ordered; and $40. 64 in shipping charges.
As we thoroughly discussed prior to your approval of my recommendation
to upgrade our current AT&T equipment and to lease the Merlin system
for three months and as discussed with the Controller when requesting
special permission to issue the emergency check, the monthly rental
rate for the equipment is very high. However, I strongly believe
that it is absolutely critical that the District have a "test"
period of this telephone equipment to ascertain that it effectively
and efficiently meets the District' s communication needs prior to
entering into any type of longer term equipment lease or purchase.
It would cost approximately $10,000 to purchase the Merlin System
that the District is leasing (not including installation) .
During the three-month lease period, the effectiveness of the
system will be closely monitored and I will continue to work with
Mr. Jack P. Davey of Automatic Telephone who recently offered his
services to the District as a telephone consultant on a pro-bono fee
basis. I will also work with the Controller to determine various
leasing and/or purchase options that are available to the District.
In addition, if it turns out that for some reason the Merlin system
does not adequately meet the District' s communications needs,
alternate telephone systems will continue to be investigated. During
the past several months, E. Johnson, at my request, has been looking
into several different types of communications systems, including
the Merlin system.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 5 , 1986
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: C. Britton, Assistant General Manager
PREPARATION BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Status of Los Gatos Creek Park Fence Project
At your February 26 , 1986 meeting, you received an informa-
tional report from staff regarding the progress of the fence
project at Los Gatos Creek Park. All survey work has now
been completed and staff will post a wall map for your ,
March 12 meeting and provide additional information on the
completion of this project, including unanticipated trail
construction and timing for opening of the site.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN•Governor
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O. BOX 2390
SACRAMENTOTO 9591 t
(916)324-9067
February 28, 1986
TO: Local Land and Water Conservation Fund Applicants
You recently submitted an application for consideration under the 1985-8 6
Fiscal Year Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. Upon receipt of
your application, an acknowledgment letter was sent to you indicating that
your application would be processed even though we had not received our
annual allocation of funds.
We have now learned that due to the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act, the President
has rescinded all but $10 million of the $48 million previously approved
by Congress. Based upon a total of $10 million for the 50 states and five
territories, California's share will be $783,879. Because of this drastic
reduction in anticipated funds, this Department has decided that it is not
practical to have a statewide local grant program.
However, if the rescission is overturned by Congress, which is possible,
we will make the entire amo
unt res
tored ava
ilable for local projects, which
could be at least $3 million. According to information from the National
Park Service, Congress is expected to make a decision on the rescission in
late Spring.
In anticipation of the rescission being overturned, we want to be in a
position to submit projects to the National Park Service for funding as
soon as possible. Therefore, this Department is willing to spend the
time and effort in reviewing and ranking projects during the period we
await the decision.
In doing so, our Project Officers may be asking your agency to cooperate
by submitting requested additional information which, in turn, may cause
you extra effort that may come to naught. Even so, we feel this will be
in the best interest of the program in the event the rescission is lifted.
As soon as we know the outcome of the rescission, you will be notified.
Sincerely,
Wm. Briner
Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGE GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN,Governor
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O. BOX 2390
SACRAMENTO 95811 r'
February 27, 1986
Herb Grench
Mid-peninsula Regional
Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
Project: Picchetti Ranch
Amount Recommended: $100,000
Dear Herb:
Congratulations! Your project as listed above has been recommended to the
Legislature for funding in the amount indicated under the historic preservation
component of the California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984, 1986
cycle.
In most cases, applicants will receive less than the funds requested, in order
that as many projects as possible could be funded. We received 130 applications
totalling $18 million. Of these, 32 projects are recommended for $3 million
p being distributed in the 1986-87 Budget. You are eligible to reapply for
further funding in the final application period ($3 million available) .
Legislative approval of the budget is made by June 30. If the recommendations
are approved, funds will be available for your project after July 1 , 1986. At
that time the Office of Historic Preservation will send you an Acceptance of
Allocation form. The OHP staff will contact you shortly with the necessary
procedures for the interim. If you have any questions, please call the Office
of Historic Preservation at (916) 445-8006.
I thank you for your commitment to preserving this important component of Our
states heritage.
Sincerely,
Wm. S. Briner
Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE CIEUKMEJIAN,Governor
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.D. BOX 2390
SACRAMENTO 95811
(916) 445-0635
February 26, 1986
Mr. Herbert Grench, General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Dist.
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr. Grench:
1984 Park Bond Act - Projects
Recommended/Not Recommended for Funding
The Department has completed its work in evaluating all proposals under the Regional
Competitive and Lakes, Reservoir. and Waterways Grant Programs and forwarded its
recommendations for funding, through the Department of Finance, for consideration by
the Legislature.
Again, many good proposals were received that could not be funded, some of which were
down-scaled to equal the available funds under both programs. Under the Regional
Competitive Program, 537 proposals were received requesting $102,810,747. Director
'I William S. Briner is recommending to the Legislature the funding of 205 projects for
the amount available this year of $24,750,000. Under the Lakes, Reservoirs and Water-
ways Program, 94 proposals were received amounting to $17,734,525. Of these, 49 are
being recommended for funding amounting to $9,900,000.
Proposals from your agency and the grant amounts being recommended for funding are:
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve - $300,000
Proposals that could not be recommended for funding because of a lack of available
funds are:
These recommendations are now being reviewed by the Legislature through the budget
process. Funding for approved grants is available
Jul
y 1 198 6. At that
t time
, an
agreement will be forwarded to you for signature together with information on the
ensuing procedures. Only Regional Competitive and Historical Preservation Grant
funds will be available for the 1987/88 Fiscal Year, for which applications
cati ons should
be received by October 1, 1986. This will be the final year for competitive grants
under the 1984 Park Bond Act.
Sincerely,
Russell W. Porter
Director of Grants AdministrAtinn
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TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: F.Y.I.
DATE: March 26, 1986
DRAFT # 2 Meeting 85-07
DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS
Meeting Date:April 10
Category # Time Title Name on Lead Report status
Time
Agenda Responsibility
OBWAR . 1 5 Stour 2nd Reading David David
4 15 Santa Cruz Annexation
Resolution Herb Herb
2. 5 Windy Hill -- 2nd Reading David David
" 3 5 Los Trancos -- 2nd Reading David David
Thornewood U & M Plan
NBWAR 5 30 Review David David
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)9965-4717
March 17 , 1986
Honorable Rebecca Q. Morgan
California State Senate
State Capitol
. Sacramento , CA 95814
Dear Becky :
In behalf of the District 's Board of Directors , I want to thank
you very much for the support you expressed for the District' s
1984 Park Bond Act grant application for Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve . As you ' re aware , our grant ; in the amount of $300 ,000
has been nominated for the Legislature' s approval . We 're all
thrilled about the grant ' s nomination and the financial foundation
it has laid for our recreational development plans at Skyline Ridge ,
Again , many thanks for your support .
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General Manager
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D•1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94422
(415)965-4717
March 19, 1986
Honorable Rebecca Morgan
California State Senate
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Senator Morgan:
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District has unanimously given a top pri-
ority assignment in our Legislative Program to the
passage of SB 1717. This bill would help protect
park, open space and agricultural lands adjacent to
urban areas. It is therefore of direct benefit to
the program of the Open Space District and to Santa
Clara and San Mateo County area. The bill contains
some new approaches. Among these are funding for
p . the protection of agriculture and the use of the
-
private non-profit sector to help secure open space
lands of various kinds.
We hope that you will co-author this legislation and
thereby give its chances of success a real- boost.
Finally, thank you for your leadership in preservin
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Cascade Ranch for , open P
agriculture, o space and recreation.
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Sincerely,
I�
Daniel Wendin
Vice-President, Board of Directors
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE 0-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
March 17 , 1986
Dear Mcnte Bello Road Neighbors :
This is to acknowledge receipt of a petition you have signed on this
day, March 17 , 1986 , regarding your concerns over the Monte Bello
Road alignment.
As you know, the road began to slide three weeks ago at which time the
County Transportation Department approached the District to discuss
alternative temporary road alignments. We urged them to explore all
the possible alternatives and return to the District with a formal
request if the proposal would affect the Picchetti Ranch Area of the
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
On March 7 , 1986 the County Transportation Department presented what
they felt was the only feasible temporary route which would bisect the
Preserve 's parking area and northwest corner. District staff then pro-
ceeded to work diligently with the County on developing an acceptable
design which would minimize impacts to the Preserve and Winery. The
alignment and design established by the County Engineer and the District 's
consulting engineer was then approved on March 11 , 1986 by the County
Board of Supervisors and on March 12 , 1986 by the District Board of Direc-
tors.
It is our understanding that there is currently no proposed permanent
alignment being considered as described in your petition. The County has
informed us that they will first be consulting with their engineers to
determine if they can use the old alignment before alternatives are dis-
cussed. They have not as yet proposed any permanent alignment across the
northwest corner of the District 's Open Space Preserve.
We regret the inconvenience nature has caused the neighbors and the pub-
lic, but we assure you the District and the County will cooperate in
seeking a long term solution.
ly
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Assistant General Manager
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DAVID HANSEN LAND MANAGER
MID-PEPTINS�ULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTE. CIRCLE SUITE D 1
LCS ALI'G� CALIFORNIA 94022
T^D PET7T7OKERS ACKNOWLEDGE THEY DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ALL FACTS
PERTAININt: TO TO THE ROAD DECISION, THE MID PENINSULA REGIONAL
CFEN SPACE DISTRICT AND CAL TRANS ARE REQUESTED TO RESPOND IN
''VE- TING TO THE PETITIONERS C/o ELYANO HOMEM 13350 MONTE BELLO RD.
CUPERTINO 95014.
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RECEIVED BY: DATE :
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D;ONTE BELLO ROAD , ARE: P.E;TITIONING FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE ROUTING
OF MONTE BELLO ROAD,
WE UNDERSTAND THE COUNTY TRANSPORT HAS ALREADY PROPOSED A NEW
PERMANENT ROAD SITE CUTTING THROUGH THE NORTH 144ST CORNER OF THE
PICCHETTI RANCH . THE PROPOSED ROAD COULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN A MONTH
AND THE COST WOULD BE MINIMAL COMPARED TO THE ESTIMATED HALF MILLION
UNDER THE CURRENT PLAN. THE PROPOSED ROAD WOULD ALSO ACCOMODATE ALL
THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS AN
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THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ON MONTE BELLO ROAD . THE TEMPORARY ROAD
DOES NOT ALhO'W ACCESS FOR TRUCKS , TRACTORS AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
ALL VERY NECESSARY FOR THE DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF THE RANCHES , BUSINESSES
AND HOMIES BEING BUILT .ON MONTE BELLO ROAD . IN ADDITION IT HAS IMPAIRED
YOUR OWN SUNRISE PARKING LOT AND IMPACTED UNFAVORABLY ON THEIR WINERY
SITE .
NINE MONTHS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS WILL BRING FINANCIAL STRESS
TO IMANY. WE THEREFORE PROPOSE BUYING AT A FAIR MARKET PRICE THE HALF
TO ONE ACRE OF LAND THAT WOULD BE FORFEIT BY YOU TO ACCOMODATE THE
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SITE .
NINE MONTHS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS WILL BRING FINANCIAL STRESS
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MONTE BELLO ROAD , ARE PETITIONING FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE ROUTING
OF MONTE BELLO ROAD.
WE UNDERSTAND THE COUNTY TRANSPORT HAS ALREADY PROPOSED A NEW
PERMANENT ROAD SITE CUTTING THROUGH THE NORTH 14kST CORNER OF THE
PICCHETTI RANCH . THE PROPOSED ROAD COULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN A MONTH
AND THE COST WOULD BE MINIMAL COMPARED TO THE ESTIMATED HALF MILLION
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SITE .
NINE MONTHS UNDER THESE CONDITIONS WILL BRING FINANCIAL STRESS
TO MANY. WE THEREFORE PROPOSE BUYING AT A FAIR MARKET PRICE THE HALF
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PICCHETTI RANCH . THE PROPOSED ROAD COULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN A MONTH
AND THE COST WOULD BE MINIMAL COMPARED TO THE ESTIMATED HALF MILLION
UNDER THE CURRENT PLAN. THE PROPOSED ROAD WOULD ALSO ACCOMODATE ALL
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March 18, 1986
MROSD RECEIVES $300,000
GRANT APPROVAL FROM STATE
FOR IMMEDIA
TE RELEASE
Editor's Note:
Because of the central location of Skyline Ridge Open Space
Preserve, serving the residents of San Mateo County and Santa
Clara County, there is considerable public interest in the
development of this beautiful new Preserve. We would like to
invite your inquiries for the development of exclusive feature
articles and photographs to meet your needs. Please call
Mary Hale at 965-4717 to arrange for interviews, tours, or
for further information. We are most excited about this
project, and we hope that you will be, too.
LOS ALTOS, CA--The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District has received notification of funding recommendation
for a $300,000 grant for development of its Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve.
The funds, to be provided by the California Department
of Parks and Recreation, will be used to begin Phase I of the
Open Space District' s Master Plan for the Skyline Ridge Open
Space Preserve.
"This development grant will lay the foundation for public
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recreation and enjoyment of nearby open space. The District is
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STATE GRANT--MROF Page two
grateful to Senator Becky Morgan (Republican from Los Altos Hills)
for far assistance, " said Harry Turner, District Director who
represents Ward 6.
According to Alice Cummings, the District' s environmental
anal°first and writer of the winning proposal, the funds will be
used to construct many vitally-needed facilities, including:
entrance roads and parking lots, both at the Ranch area near
the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Page Mill Road, and
at another location off Skyline Boulevard; signs, gates and
fences• restrooms• and two tra
ils.
The Skyline Trail will connect the two entrances,
paralleling Skyline Boulevard through the Preserve, while the
Alpine Loop Trail will encircle Alpine Reservoir, providing
a closeup look at a fresh-water marsh community. The Alpine
Loop will be designed as a "whole access trail" to allow use
by persons with special needs such as small children, the
elderly, and others.
Centered among seven other Preserves, Skyline Ridge
will be a focal point and key trail link for a 10,000-acre
greenbelt of public lands in the Skyline Scenic Corridor.
This new Preserve is unique among District lands in that it
contains two reservoirs with great potential recreational
appeal; historic ranch buildings, and a system of old ranch roads.
A wealth of outstanding recreational opportunities are
contained in the Master Plan for this new Preserve, a former
1,200-acre ranch on Skyline Boulevard. Extensive public input
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STATE GRANT-MROSD Page three
has been included in the .planning for this Preserve, destined
to become one of the District's most heavily used and highly
visible.
The seven other Preserves which will be connected to
Skyline Ridge are: Coal Creek, Los Trancos, Russian Ridge,
Saratoga Gap, Long Ridge, Monte Bello, and adjoining Rancho
San Antonio.
Funds from the state grant will be used to implement a
major part of Phase I of the three-phased Master Plan, which
was funded by the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) . The first
phase emphasizes development of public access to Skyline Ridge.
POST has been and expects to be actively involved in the develop-
ment of this new Preserve.
The District's winning proposal is one of 537 that were
submitted by various agencies to the Regional Competitive
Program of the California Department of Parks and Recreation in
Sacramento. This Program is funded by the California Park and
Recreational Facilities Act approved by the voters in 1984.
The District's proposal is one of 205 projects being recommended
to the Legislature for funding out of the $24,750,000 total
available.
The funding recommendations are now being reviewed by
the Legislature through the State budget process. Funding for
approved grants will be available after July 1, 1986.
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PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST 3000 SAND HILL ROAD
MENLO PARK CALIFORNIA 94025
(415)854-7696
NEWS RELEASE
March 21 , 1986
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert Augsburger
Sheldon Breiner
Pat Compton
David L. Fletcher DAVID MITCHELL BECOMES PRESIDENT
Vince S.Garrod OF POST BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Christy Holloway
Melvin B. Lane
David W Mitchell
F Ward Paine
Rosemary Young
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Marilyn Alberding CONTACT: Ann Duwe (415) 854-7696 or (415) 941-6381
Eleanor Boushey
Robert V. Brown
William H.Clark
Dorothy Comstock
Sue Crane
Laurence Dawson "I see POST as a facilitator organization, "
Herbert J.Dengler
I J.Philip DjNapoli
Phyllis Draper says David W. Mitchell of Palo Alto, new president
Clarence J.Ferrari,Jr
Thomas W Ford of POST' s Board of Trustees. "We're not out in
John Freidenrich
Clarence Heller
Mrs.William R. Hewlett front pounding on the table, but we work quietly
Lois Crozier Hogle
Effie Huggins
Mrs.Dennis B.King in the background to get things done. That was
Robert C.Kirkwood
Richard C.Livermore our role in the acquisition of Cascade Ranch, which
Robert W McIntyre
Anthony P.Meier
Greg Melchor involved other organizations too. "
James E. Mitchell
Gordon E.Moore
Mrs.Albert J.Moorman Mitchell observes that Trustees have begun
Alan Nichols
George S.Nofte to take more responsibility for open space projects.
Paul O.Reimer
Constance M.Ridder
Barbara Doyle Roupe Trustee Christy Holloway, for example, has had
William F.Scandling
Fritz Snideman
Geraldine F Steinberg a leadership role working w.,L-' th the Midpeninsula
William D.Walsh
Susan Sr Ware Regional Open Space District on the masterplan
for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Trustee
Pat Compton is working with Santa Clara County
groups interested in renewing the county' s charter
for parks.
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DAVID MITCHELL PRESIDENT-POST Page two
Mitchell wants to see POST in robust financial
condition so that "If something big comes along,
we can act on it. "
Mitchell is a tax attorney and managing
partner of the San Jose based law firm of Hopkins,
Mitchell and Carley. He is a past chairman of
the United Way of Santa Clara County and active
in the Community Foundation and the Arts Council
of Santa Clara County. He has been a POST Trustee
since 1982 and was an Advisory Council member prior
to that.
Rosemary Young of Palo Alto is outgoing
president of the POST Board. Pat Compton of Saratoga
will succeed Mitchell as vice-president of the
Trustees.
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FRANK B. DUVENECK `'`
1886 - 1985 H
For all of us who missed the Memorial Service for our
beloved patriarch,Frank Duveneck,and for all who were there
and who might like to have copies of some of the fine
tributes, we include here a selection of telegrams, letters and
words spoken.
A LETTER FROM WALLACE STEGNER FROM VERMONT
The news of your death has brought both a personal and a thoughtfulness of others. But in all the years when you ran
philosophical sadness to us in this place which we love about into selfishness, greed, spitefulness, vulgarity, and the other
as much as you loved Hidden Villa. We will miss you both human and corporate and political weaknesses, I never saw
as a personal friend and as the guiding and steadying influence you lose your composure. Though you could despise the sin,
on causes for which we both have worked. I regret that during you managed to forgive the sinner. What really made you
our short return to California in August we were unable to see mad was injustice and callousness, not the weaknesses of
you one last time, if only to shake hands and tell you, individuals.
whether you could hear or not, how much Mary and I have In consequence, I think you must have had more sincere
respected, and learned from,your long good life. friends and well-wishers than any man I ever knew. You and
Josephine cast your bread upon the waters and it was returned
So I write you this letter after your life has ended. I write to you a thousandfold. I think of the two of you as having
it not for your eyes but for others, including my own. For as lived really harmless lives, not harmless in the sense of weak
Thomas Jefferson said, life belongs to the living, and so, as or ineffective, but harmless in that all your actions were
example and inspiration,do you. designed to bring good to someone, and never to gain an
I am not just fooling with inkhorn terms when I tell you advantage,to injure,or to get even.
that the two qualities I most admired in you were your Though we no longer have access to you in person, we
magnanimity and your equanimity. You not only gave your have you with us, and you will not lie around unused. I shall
time, your thought, your effort, and your money to make the be consulting you and your example often. I am part of the
world a little better, but you did it in practical and effective world that you left a little better than you found it, and I thank
persistent ways. That was your magnanimity, your unselfish you.
Goodbye,Frank,Sleep well,
From friends, family and people whose lives
were touched by Hidden Villa came the following "
greetings and tributes.
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Peninsula School in its 60th year stands as a living
testament to Frank, Josephine and their fellow pioneers.
Their dream of a school for joyful learning which gives first
priority to the individual and social needs of children, and
celebrates the human spirit, has inspired and sustained us
through six decades of challenge and turbulent change.
It's hard to think of Hidden Villa without its creator. But . +
I'll always cherish the heart-warming picture I have from the •
two short visits I was lucky enough to make.
That wise twinkle, that easy-going welcome. I wish I
might have spent many hours in the warmth of Frank's
stories.
Always willing, he never refused to greet me with my �
young school charges when we came to his window, fresh
from the trail and farm animals. I wanted these children to
have the privilege of meeting him, and he understood and
appreciated this.
I have always felt a special closeness to Frank; both of us
love flowers and plants, and he was always ready to share
something new or rare or lovely. The first daffodils we
planted around our Berkeley home came from his garden, and
later he gave us a Dawn Redwood,which was our pride for all ...
the years we lived in Berkeley.
Josephine's was the more public presence, but we always
felt the strong and sensitive foundation which Frank provided.
And after Josephine's death,he seemed somehow to come into "
a new flowering, perhaps taking over some of the roles she
had filled before.
The members of the Sequoia Chapter of the Japanese
American Citizens League will always cherish the memories ,
of Mr.and Mrs.Duveneck. `
We appreciated their humanitarian activities. We
especially appreciated the help they had given the Japanese
Community during World War II, during the evacuation, -
during the internment and during the resettlement period.
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When I was a tiny boy, and first came to the ranch, I was
allowed to ride a benign old white horse named Peacock,
whom I would gallop up and down the road without cease
when no one was around. I'll never know how he found out,
but one night at dinner Frank ventured, wryly, seeming to me
then to be sifting words though his moustache, and with
rising inflection at the end of his sentence:
"a horse isn't an automobile."
In our AFSC (American Friends Service Committee)
' doings Josephine was always out front, and the Ranch was
full of her vital presence. But of Frank's too, so quiet and
unassuming, so patient and tolerant and accepting of some
things that must have been surprising at times, so genuine, so
appreciative of the good and beauty in nature and in people.
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Frank Duveneck took care of the land, he took care of the Dear Friends,
plants and the animals, he took care of the people-- all the My remembrance of Frank Duvenenck is filled with great
people. His kindness prevailed over intolerances from every warmth and pleasure-
quarter. All were invited. ... A haven was created, offering There can be no question of Frank's firm commitment to
kindness and generosity and good will for all. ... He was a peace and social justice. But what I remember especially is
Humanist of the first order. that he had a knack of presenting himself with humor and
Frank Duveneck was a man of peace and good will, of quiet authority which disarmed and persuaded opponents.
tolerance, always a good example to others. His kindly smile, Senator Dan McCorquodale 12th Senate District.
warm-hearted handshake, and determination to do what one
ought to do, will not be forgotten. At the meeting of September 10, 1985, the Board of
From the eulogy September 21, 1985 at Foothill College Supervisors adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of
by Assemblyman Byron Sher Frank....in view of his many years of dedicated service to the
many unfortunate people of this community and to the
We have all lost a dear friend, an inspiration. Many of us betterment of life for all Santa Clara County residents.
spend our years walking this earth, Frank strode forth with On behalf of the Board, I wish to express our sincere
vigor,never forgetting to look at the wildflowers. Frank was condolences...Your loss is shared by this entire community.
my friend, supporter, advisor, critic and inspiration. I will Rod Diridon, Chairperson, Santa Clara County Board of
miss him. I will continue my work here in Congress armed Supervisors.
with Frank's love of the environment and the knowledge that
he will be watching my actions on the preservation and He has provided bedrock upon which the Open Space
protection of his beloved land. District is built and which sustains and nurtures me in the
Don Edwards,Member of Congress. open space cause.
Herb Grench, General Manager Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District.
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focusing on the problems, issues,and park and the political controversies that
opportunities on the Coast.... • Marine Mammals -sponsored by Friends Of surrounded its acquisition. Sponsored by State
the Sea Otter. A panel of naturalists who will Coastal Conservancy and Trust for Public
update us on the natural history and current status Land,
9:15-10:00 Registration of sea otters,sea lions,and gray whales. • Farmlands-A visit to some farms to hear fir
• Coastal Access & Recreational Facilities - hand about the pleasures and problems of
10:00-11:30 The Future of the sponsored by State Coastal Conservancy. A producing crops on the coast. Sponsored by
Coastal Commission and Coastal discussion with park specialists on efforts to make Peninsula Open Space Trust,
Management - panel discussion with Peter much needed improvements in this area. • Ano Nuevo State Reserve - Observe
Douglas,Executive Director of the Coastal • Urbanization of the Coast - sponsored by the elephant seals,other wildlife and coastal habits
Commission;Bob Franco,Coastal Loma Prieta Chapter of Sierra Club and the as you learn about the history and future of this
Commissioner;Norbert Dall,industry Committee for Permanent Repair of Hwy.1. An unique place. Don't forget camera and
lobbyist;Peter Grenell,Executive Director of examination of problems surrounding the sizing of binoculars for this 3 mile hike. Sponsored by
ie State Coastal Conservancy; Ann public works projects in comparison to prqjected the Reserve and Ano Nuevo Interpretive
population needs with members of the San Mateo Association.Limited to 20.
1lotthoff,Natural Resources Defense p Co
unty Planning and Water Depts.
Council, Moderator: Linda • Geological Features - The breathtaking
Liebes,Executive Director of Coyote Point • Coastal Agriculture - sponsored by Peninsula coastal landscape is easily damaged by
Museum for Environmental Education. Open Space Trust. Despite rich soils and perfect insensitive human alteration. Follow geologist
conditions for many crops,economics are making Jim McGrath to some illustrations of both.
11:45-1:15 Workshops over Lunch* it hard for small farmers to stay in business. Sponsored by the Committee for Green
Foothi1:15-2:15 Offshore Oil Drilling • The Moving Coast - A Geological Look - • Pescadero Marsh - Join Rick Baird and
g ' sponsored by the Committee for Green Foothills. Kevin Manahan for bird-watching and estuary
panel discussion with Bob Kallman, The San Mateo County coast is located where two
Assistant Secretary of the Interior great plates of the Earth's crust collide. How this study as they share their vision of a restored
has shaped the landscape and implications marsh with interpretive trails and environtnenta
Department;Richard Harrison,representative l Pe p ations for the education programs. Don't forget binoculars.
of Chevron,Inc.;Richard Charter, lobbyist future will be discussed with Coastal Commission Sponsored b gSanta Clara Valle and Sequoia
geologist Jim McGrath and other experts.
� for California Local Government Audubon Chapters, Y q
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of the Sea Otter;Zeke Grader,Pacific Coast of Cordell Bank and other excellent productions. Co-Sponsors
-7ederation of Fishermen's Associations. Sponsored by the Oceanic Society.
Afio Nuevo Interpretive Association,Ano Nuevo
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registrants. Features a choice of turkey,roast • MCNee Ranch State Park - Examine diverse for Environmental Education,Fitzgerald Marine
beef,or avocado-cheese sandwich on home- plant life and spring wildflowers along the route of Reserve,Friends of the Sea Otter,Greenpea:e-Pacific
made whole wheat bread;Half Moon Bayy proposed Devil's Slide by-pass that would bisect Southwest,League for Coastal.Protection,League of
artichoke antipasto salad;brownie with adradelil the park with botanist Roger Raiche of U.C. Women Voters-Palo Alto,Central& South San
chocolate and fresh walnuts;and choice of natural Botanical Garden and Carl May,biologgist and Mateo Coun Cha tern,Natural Resources Defense
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• Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - Known for its Federation of Fishermen's Associations,Palo Alto
Directions: From Hwy. 92, south on to tidepool organisms,learn why this ecosystem is so Junior League,Peninsula Open Space Trust,Santa
Main St.,Half Moon Bay. Over bridge. Right special and the problems of protecting it. Clara Valley Audubon Society,Sequoia Audubon
on to Kelly. 3 blocks to Community/SeniorInsored by the Reserve and Coyote Point Society,Sierra Club-Loma Prieta Chapter,Trust for
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Liability and Risk Management
For Parks and Recreation
The field of risk management is not a three years amounted to $15.3 million. If public agencies do not have the exper-
new concept as it has been utilized since This figure does not include costs borne tise to develop a sophisticated program
the beginning of the Industrial Revolu- by the insurance carriers in many smaller assuring user safety, the agency has an
tion. However, the idea of risk manage- cities.This is why insurance carriers are obligation to seek out expertise from pro-
ment and liability prevention is new to either raising fees dramatically or drop- fessional literature or qualified consul-
most governmental communities.Munici- ping public agency insurance coverage.3 tants.A lack of funds is no excuse for not
pal risk management,in general,has only As it was stated earlier, the 1963 Tort developing risk management programs.
become important to cities during the last Claims Act changed the ground rules for The courts will not accept this rationale
10 years,and risk management for parks lawsuits,and the various State Supreme because the public has a right to expect
and recreation programs and facilities is Court decisions in the 7O's opened the that all due care has been taken to prevent
an infant in diapers. floodgates. It generally takes a lawsuit injury to all patrons of the park.'
Of the 64 cities,counties and recreation three to four years to be resolved, and Table#2.1 and#2.2 reviews claims re-
districts who completed a survey reques- with the dramatic increase in claims, I lated to recreation programs.In the past,
ting information on accident claims, the predict the pot will boil over soon with the public agencies had a number of tradition-
average parks and recreation agency lost State Legislature being forced to deal with al defenses protecting them against law-
$44,301 per year to preventable accidents. this issue.Table#1 and#2 will show the suits for personal injury. Over the last
Prior to 1963,the California tort liability frequence of public claims for various several years,however,substantial limita-
of public entities in California was gov- park and recreation agencies for the fiscal tions have been placed on these defenses.
erned by an untidy and shifting body of years of 1980/81, 1981/82 and 1982/83. As a result, "law" and "liability" have
common law rules mingled with statutory Table#1 is the result of 59 public agen- become synonymous terrors to almost
provisions. The prevailing principle was ties completing this section of the Risk everyone in parks and recreation.
the traditional rule of goyernmental im- Management and Liability Questionnaire The rapid demise of historic sovereign
munity from tort Iiability. on Parks and Street Trees.The reader will and municipal immunity in many states
Governmental immunity,as a legal doc- note that these agencies had 1,615 liability is certainly an important factor in the
trine,lacked a coherent theoretical ratio- claims filed against them over a three- increase in liability.So,too,is the substi-
nale. In some cases, the courts ascribed year period, so it can be seen that the tution of"comparative negligence"stan-
the rule of immunity to lack of consent by public is quick to seek out the deep pocket. dard for the former complete defense of
the public entity to being sued in a pro- "contributory negligence." Modification
cedural sense.In other cases,the immun- Table 1. Public claims filed related to of the "voluntary assumption of risk"
ity was said to flow from a refusal by the following park operation areas. defense is particularly significant in re-
government to consent to being adjudged creation program activities.Modification
substantively liable for its torts. Some s a a GRAND or elimination of the requirement of proof
courts have attributed nonliability in tort INCIDENTS RELATED TO N/A 1980,11 81/82 82M TOTAL
to the lack of statutory authority on the 2a. Vehicles 4 63 65 111 239 Table 2.2.The following program areas
part of the public entity defendant to levy S. Park Maintenance Equipment 8 13 12 28 53 show how many public claims have been
taxes or assessments with which to create 2c. Design of Park 9 7 4 134 145 filed. Forty-four public agencies comple-
a fund to pay a tort judgment entered 2d. ParkPlavEquipment 9 24 19 19 62 ted responses to this area.
against the agency. Underlying many of 2e. Inadequate Park Maintenance 9 27 10 28 65 0 s
GRAD
the decisions sustaining tort immunity Zf. Volunteer Workers 17 0 0 0 0 INCIDENTS RELATED TO N/A 19MI$1i82 82183 TOTAL
prior to 1963 was the thought,frequently 2g. Nuisance Claims 10 15 5 8 28
expressed in judicial reasoning, that the 2h.Trips and Falls in Parks 8 29 35 77 141 Beach Aquatics(Lifeguard
fiscal burdens flowingfrom full tort liabil seR' 29 26 10 13 49
2i. Application of Pesticides
ity of public entities might cripple the or Chemicals 12 2 3 2 7 Adult Sports(Classes,
effectiveness of public administration. 2i. Trees and/or Shrubs 5 73 94 156 323 Special Events,etc.) 12 4 4 7 15
Accordingto the League of California Swimming Pool Programs 11 15 13 20 48
g 2k.Inadequate Warning
Cities survey Of 160 municipalities in Signs Devices 10 1113 12 36 Adult Spans League 9 10 5 18 33
1983-84,less than one-third of those cities 21. Street Trees(Trip&Fall, Youth Activities&
reported paying out$16 million in "Deep Dead Branches) 7 113 124 151 388 Children's Programs 9 6 4 8 18
Pocket"judgments.These survey figures Youth Leagues 11 2 2 0 4
g Y $ 2m.Attractive Nuisances Senior Adult Services 12 8 7 16 31
do not include a sensational $6 million Fountains,stages) to a o 3 7
judgment the City of Newport Beach was 2n. Others 7 20 26 75 121 Adaptive or Developmental
ordered to a last December in a case Handicapped 23 3 2 1 s
pay Total Incidents 401 410 804 1,615 Summer Youth Camp 21 5 3 4 12
involving an injury at a public beach. Of the cities surveyed,$3.97 million in claims Of the above 59 agencies; 34 agencies Child Care Center 25 4 3 30 37
were paid in 1981-82 and$12.76 million in reporting their total losses for park opera- High Risk Sports(Skiing),
1982-83. The 160 cities are now facing a tions,a total of$1,652,585 was paid out for Rock Climbing,etc.) 32 7 3 6 16
combined potential amounting to Golf P,7xerCarts 34 8 5 5 18
F Y g public liability claims.In addition to this, t;�q��,,;rs Tnp and Fail 34 8 �11 9 zs—
more than$176 million for cases that may of the 26 agencies reporting street tree -F --- —
come to trial in the next year. claims an additional$718,883 was paid by Golf Ball,It3`:ng perimeter 34 80 96 97 273
The League's artitle points out that not public agencies. By multiplying these Zoo or Amusement Parks 44 1 4 29 34
only are large cities facing this problem, amounts over the thousands of public Volunteer Workers 27 2 0 2 4
but cities like Dixon and Laguna Beach agencies in the United States it quickly Attractive Nuisances 21 3 2 2 7
face potential payments which exceed adds up to millions of dollars being spent Others Please explain Under 46 22 3 2O 18 4t
their total annual budgets. The cost for on accidents that could have been pre —
defending all these lawsuits over the last vented. Total Incidents 216 105 138 162 405
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of fault has dramatically increased the spent an average of$21,181 in cash pay-
number of successful lawsuits against ments to victims,not to mention the cost
public agencies. These elements will be in staff time and legal fees to the agency. , A6 - 3
demonstrated by the following research.' Over 600 claims were filed against 44 '' Oil
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public agencies having recreation pro-
Table 2.1.Public claims filed related to grams and facilities.All agencies reported 1
the following recreation and special facil- some form of loss payment. The average
ity areas.(Some claims will be duplicated agency surveyed paid out at least$20,389
in Table 3.2) Thirty-one public agencies to victims of possible public agency negli
completed responses to this area. gence.
GRAND I believe the professionals in parks and
►sclr,ENzs ttE[atEn TO v;+ '9du 61 3. ��e3 rout recreation should ask themselves several
: uri to questions.Is a risk management program
` l needed in their department, or can they
=a j;ion Equigoent Z 9 6 5 ?� continue to fly by the seat of their pants
-:-,a?em'stan 22 6 9 3 to and hope for the best? Is saving a life
r oir, Ma:n!enance 20 n u 31 53 worth a sound risk management program?
'.ice to ?0 6 ,� It all comes down to what priority an
'xal rdea xi. �3 ;6 2u agency places on their risk management
program. Your agency has the power to
Public liability claims are common for
act or neglect.
both parks and recreation programs.How-
ever,for every claim filed against a recrea-
tion program three are filed related to a Bibliography park or street tree.I believe this is due in 'Frakt,Arthur N.,& Rankin,Janna S., recreation
_' ' planning
pan to the higher level of supervision pro- The Lau,of Parks, Recreation Sources,and parkplanning
vided for in recreation programs. How-
ever, poor supervision can cost public Leisure Services. Salt Lake City,Brighton landscape architecture
agencies as much or more than the non Publishing Company, 1982. c• •
supervised zKozlowski, James C. Recreation and
pe park activity. s, the cases Parks Law Reporter, National Recreation
reported by public agencies, 55 claims systems,
were paid out related to parks and street and Park Association, 1984.Vol.1,#1,pp.
trees while 53 claims were paid related to 1.40. '• •
recreation., i
"'Cities Face Mounting Bills from Deep - ,
Pocket Lawsuits" Western City, February
Liability Requirements 1985, p. 3.
In light of all the public liability claims
discussed previously, the Liability and
Risk Management Survey also asked pub-
lic agencies,how much liability insurance
they require of cosponsored program/
events. Out of some 60 agencies, 7 agen-
cies required no insurance, 24 agencies SERVES •
required policies from$50,000 to$500,000,
21 agencies required policies of$1,000,000
or more, and 8 agencies would not allow • •
cosponsored events with other non-profit
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or commercial groups.
The next question asked these agencies MOWING '
TURF MACHINES
was what their annual appropriation is
for safety training.Only 21 agencies out of •
60 had funds allocated for safety pro- • •
grams or thirty-five percent. Sixty-five
percent of the public agencies surveyed
have no specific safety training program
or provided programs on an as needed
basis. This may be why reporting agen- HEAVY CONSTRUCTION • '
ties shelled out over $1.2 million in lost
claim payments over a three year period. . . • •
Conclusion LARGESLOPE & • • •
Risk Management tasks take time and
energy, but if agencies truly care about
their participants then they will warn CAS E
them of potential hazards.In the long run,
when agencies remove hazards,operating ` • • R
costs are also reduced.
Over 1,600 claims were filed against i
some 59 agencies having responsibility forJENKINS •
CHIN parks and street trees. Of those 59 agen-
cies,31 agencies supplied this author with •LD INDUSTRIAL PLACE, • •' ••'
lost payment information.Those agencies 1320 WEST 16TH STREET,LONG, •
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Ol1R O'CLOCK ON A CHILI. hI:BKUAKY MORNING, IT
is pitch black, and here we are, trudging up a
steep meadow in what seems like the middle of
nowhere, somewhere in Marin County between
On the trail of Bolinas and Stinson Beach, Bolinas Ridge and
Highway l: professional hunter Lionel Silva,
Silva's son, a Golden Gate National Recreation
the pig that is Area ranger, photographer Nick Nichols and
myself. Silva is a squat, powerful, bearded man
eating California. with a huge sense of humor and a kind of fierce
j tenacity. He packs a revolver and a dagger, and
he has three top-notch hunting hounds with him. The
ranger, who must be at least six foot three, is armed with a
varmint rifle and a 44 Magnum semi-automatic. We are
out here in the boonies of west Marin, in the dark and the
cold, to kill wild pigs.
Wild pigs, wild boars, feral hogs-- whatcvcr you want
to call them are a big problem in California these days.
They are everywhere west of the Sierra: Mendocino, the
Pinnacles, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Red Bluff, Point
Reyes. The adults weigh two hundred, three hundred, even
I, five hundred pounds, have muscles like Sly Stallone and
tusks like cold chisels. They are wily, too. According to
biologists, 15 percent of the pigs from any given wild
population are simply too recalcitrant to trap. They are '
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damnably fecund. Sows mature sexual.
when they are seven or eight months old,and
can deliver a couple of litters amounting to a hey are eating California: devouring leaves,
dozen or more piglets a year. And they are
I eating California:devouring leaves,roots and roots and tubers r2 2 ng u the earth with
tubers,ripping up the earth with their snouts r pp
and trampling the landscape to pieces with their snouts and trampling the landscape to
their sharp little hooves; disrupting whole pieces with their sharp little hooves.
ecosystems, trashing entire watersheds,
threatening to turn some of the loveliest and
lushest environs in the Golden State into -
pocket Saharas. You may not be able to see
them,but they are there,like Lewis Carroll's
Snark or the Boyg from Peer Gynt:doom on
the cloven hoof,implacable,fierce and filled
with a terrible hunger.
MARIN COUNTY, WITH ITS DELICATE l
topography of soaring ridgelines,gravity-de-
fying peaks,frail wetlands and watersheds as
intricate as Egyptian hieroglyphs, is on the
verge of pig-triggered catastrophe. The ani-
mals appeared here only seven or eight years
ago, refugees, it's believed, from an aban-
doned pig farm near Petaluma,but they are
already, in the words of Golden Gate Na- `
j tional Recreation Area (GGNRA) natural
resources specialist Judd Howell,"a disaster. - 1
And something needs to be done about it
—now."
Up until two or three years ago, they
Marin pigs centered their activities inland,in
the drainage areas above Alpine Lake and
Lagunitas Reservoir; they trampled and 10 '` ''.w..
rooted fragile meadows like Potrero and
Laurel Dell so badly that the grasses and
orchids were disappearing, giving way to
hardy but noxious plants like Scotch broom
and thistles. The Marin Municipal Water "
District rangers hunted and trapped dozens
of pigs in the impacted area, saving the
meadows; most of the surviving pigs fled
westward across Bolinas Ridge, into the pigs on Marin's unique wild flora and fauna: Mount Tam so regularly and so severely that
GGNRA lands between the ridgeline and "We have kinds of orchids and salamanders it took a four-man crew four hours a day for
the sea. Today, most of the hog-inflicted up around Mount Tam that are found three solid weeks to repair the destruction.
damage is going on west of Bolinas Ridge. nowhere else on earth. The pigs just wreck What if, god forbid, the Marin pig
The problem has been shifted,not solved. the areas where they live—the plant life in population explodes,due to some unforeseen
Judd Howell describes the extent of the general,the water quality,the soil.There are environmental factor:an evolutionary leap in
damage: "We did an aerial survey with a places rooted so heavily you sink in up above intelligence, or fertility, or perhaps a few
helicopter last year, along Highway 1, and your ankles. We could have really special years of bumper wild acorn crops? Imagine,
we found 200 acres of meadow around kinds of living things becoming extinct be- if you will, thousands of famished porkers,
McKinnon Gulch and Audubon Canyon cause of the pigs." gnawing away at Mount Tam until it turns
Ranch completely torn up...Redwood Creek Even the hawks that soar on the sea winds into a giant sand castle; trampling Bolinas
is one watershed I'm particularly concerned above the Marin ridgelines are being affect- Ridge until it slides into the sea.
about.The pigs have done so much damage ed. "There are a lot of hawks around here
there that we're seeing really heavy silting because the Mount Tamalpais area has lots SILVA LEADS US INTO THE DENSE WOODS OF
downstream, where it used to run clear. of the snakes and rodents hawks live on," one of the deep,narrow canyons that unravel
Redwood is one of our major salmon spawn- says Marin Municipal Water District ranger down the west side of Bolinas Ridge. We
ing areas,and we're worried about whether Jim Long. "If the pigs destroy the environ- navigate by occasional lashings of Flashlight
the fish can handle the mud.We also seem to ment where the snakes and rodents live,will beam, stumbling and slithering our way
be getting a potentially serious increase in the hawks just disappear,too?" through tangled deadfall,across muddy rivu-
silting in Bolinas Lagoon, again resulting Another hard, cruel fact: Biologists and lets, up and down slick, tilted expanses of
from the impact of the pigs on the water- pig control experts estimate the Marin pig forest Floor. This is prime pig habitat, espe-
sheds above." population at no more than a couple of cially now, in winter, when the ground is
Allison Willy, a lithe, striking young hundred animals.Consider how much dam- covered with acorns,the pigs' favorite food.
biologist who tracks wild pigs across the age a single pig can do: In the autumn of While the dogs prowl, sniffing for pig
GGNRA in gum boots and rain gear, is 1984,according to witnesses,one animal tore scent in the wet soil,Silva tells us about the
extremely worried about the effects of the up the golf greens at the Meadow Club near pig-hunting business. He has been at it for
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of'ern pit bulls." mountain and rumble right over them."That
Like most true hunters, Silva has a can get pretty exciting,"he says with a laugh.
strange but very real affection for the ani-
mals he hunts. "I had a pet pig back in my ACCORDING TO DR.BARRETT,THE SPREAD OF
drinking days,"he says."I'd take him to the feral pigs across California is another classic
41 bars and I'd buy me one beer and the pig case of fumbling humans interfering in the
�= another one. After the pig had had two or natural order of things.
three, I'd turn to someone and challenge Early homesteaders in the coastal Cali-
them,`Go on,slap his head!'Someone would fornia oak country let their hogs forage on
be fool enough to do it, and that pig would their own, and some of the beasts turned
get mad and just tear his ass up!" During a wild,living on acorns and other native foods
break in our laughter,he adds,a bit wistfully, and breeding in the remote hills. Then, in
"His name was Arnold." 1923, hunting enthusiasts introduced Euro-
It is a glorious night to be out:The air is pean wild boars into the Carmel Valley. In
full of the sweet smell of wet oak and conifer, the decades since, the two genetic strains
and through the treetops the sky is beginning have spread and, in many areas, intermin-
t led, producing a wide range of domestic
to glow with the first light of pre-dawn.Silva g P g g
whispers to his lead dog, Tiger, and sends pig-wild boar hybrids across the state.
him out into the blackness again to search. To complicate matters further, hunters
The ranger says, too low for Silva to hear, and guides continue to transplant wild pigs
"He can tell if a dog's on a deer or a hog just into new areas,though the practice is illegal.
by laying his hand on the dog's back,just by They drive the back roads at night in pickup
the feel of it.He's killed a million hogs in his trucks and vans loaded with pigs, turn the
day." critters loose and return a year or two later to
hunt."I know they're doing it,because we've
! DR. REG BARRETT, A BIOLOGIST AT THE got pigs turning up in areas where they
University of California at Berkeley, is a would have had to take public transportation
strapping, mesomorphic chap with an en- to get to on their own," says one frustrated
gaging grin, a man who probably knows wild pig control expert.
more about California's feral porkers than "I personally know people who are
anyone ever has, or will. He supported spreading pigs around," Barrett says. "I
himself during his Ph.D.research by working won't say who they are, because it's illegal,
+1 as a professional pig-hunting guide up but they're doing it."
' around Red Bluff,dissecting the animals his For all his hog savvy, Barrett is as
' P (Left)Feral hogs heading for water on Dye clients killed. Though he speaks fondly of nonplused as the next man when it comes to
Creek Ranch near Mt.Lassen.(Top)Biolo- wild pigs in general,he is very aware of their solutions to the wild pig dilemma.The fact is,
gists Martha Schaus and Henry Colletto talent for destruction: "They rototill whole no one even has a ballpark or barnyard
examine pig rooting damage in Santa Cla- hillsides.Some plots of land up on Dye Creek estimate of how many pigs are out there.Pig
ra County.(Bottom)Rare species of Mt. ranch,near Red Bluff,have lost half a foot of hunting is a bigger deal in California than
Tamalpais orchid endangered by pigs. J topsoil in ten years, all the way down to most people realize. Feral pigs are the state's
' bedrock, from pigs rooting. second most popular big game animal after
"A farmer down in San Benito County, deer; you can kill a pig a day with a
more than 30 years, since the age of five, where it's really dry, had a 2,000-gallon California big-game license; you can hunt
when his father used to take him out pig- water tank;wild hogs broke the pipe,and the them with dogs;and the meat,according to
hunting in his native Hawaii. He now works farmer came back and found his whole 2,000 Silva, Barrett and others,is delicious.
out of Los Gatos as a full-time professional gallons gone.He had to truck in water to his An estimated 35,000 hunters killed an
hunter and guide. cattle the rest of the summer." estimated 35,000 pigs statewide last year,
Silva works two or three nights a week Barrett also has lots to say about how and yet populations seem to be on the rise
hunting pigs for the GGNRA, which has imposing, intimidating, wild hogs can be. everywhere; beyond that, pig demographics
gone after the pigs since 1983 under the "There's a big range of individual personal- are a blank. "I don't know what the answer
authority of the State Fish and Game De- ities in pigs,just like people. Most of them is,"says Barrett. "There are some places so
partment. He spends the rest of the time in are pretty non-violent;they'd rather run than difficult geographically, like steep chaparral
the wilds elsewhere in northern California, fight. When people get tusked, it's usually country, that it would take all of NASA's
either taking hunters out after pigs or other after they've wounded the pig.On the other annual budget and then some to try and
wild game, or hunting pigs on his own. His hand,they can be real aggressive: I've had a eradicate them on the local level, and you
stories are wonderful, larger-than-life, with pig trap me on the roof of a vehicle for still couldn't guarantee you got them all."
an almost Homeric quality."There's a giant fifteen, twenty minutes. One hunter I heard The Marin County pigs, according to
boar down around Clear Creek who must of got treed by a big sow, and she grabbed biologists,are domestic pigs gone wild;while
run at least 550 pounds," he tells us. "He's him by the foot and pulled him out of the the feral hogs to the south, around Clear
already killed fifteen hunting dogs. People tree," he says with a grin. This particular Creek, Hollister, Monterey and vicinity,
have been trying to get him for years. I bet hunter survived unscathed, but other pig have varying degrees of European wild boar
my friends $1,000 that if my dogs struck hunters have been trampled or tusked se- ancestry, giving them thicker, shaggier fur,
him,I'd run in there without a gun,jump on verely enough to end up in the emergency heavier heads and trimmer flanks.
his back and knife him to death." He room,getting good-sized wounds stitched up. But because of their survival experience
guffaws at the thought."Those Clear Creek Barrett goes on to tell of pig-trackers in the wild,even Marin's loose barnyard pigs,
hogs are much wilder than these putzes up surprising groups of 30 or more pigs,includ- with no boar blood at all,are more muscular,
here," he adds. "A big Clear Creek boar'll ing big boars, in steep brush country, and fierce and sly than their cousins on the farm.
kick ass on seven or eight dogs at a time,half having the whole mob stampede down the Their tusks can reach three or four inches in
March 16,1986/IMAGE 27
cc ed burning of the brushy areas where
the pigs hide and a fencing program to first
here are really two wars going on. One Zs seal off Muir Woods and later Point Reyes
from the expanding pig population along
very simple: the sporting hunt, man Bolinas Ridge.Eventually,he says,it may be
./� The other war, the more serious necessary to divide up the entire Mount
versus
pigs. , Tamalpais wilderness with a grid of pig-
one, is the war of pig against place. proof fences,so that the pigs can be hunted
down and exterminated in each fenced-off
length,just as they can on domestic porkers, block of forest,meadow and chaparral."It's
if farmers don't keep them trimmed. m. an ugly and expensive proposition," he ad-
mits,"but it may be necessary."
NICK NICHOLS AND I ARE SITTING IN THE f x
offices of Steve Putterly, at the Larkspur m SILVA IS SQUINTING OUT OVER THE Marin
headquarters of the Marin Municipal Water - hills."Last November,I lost a bulldog right
District.Steve is in charge of pig control for in that meadow where we parked the truck,"
the Marin Municipal Water District,among he says. "A 350-pound boar got him, and
other things,and he and two of his rangers they ended up in one of those deep canyons,
are explaining their pig control program. in the brush. I never even found the body,
Basically,it consists of rangers with guns and and I never got the hog.I want his ass!"He
dogs (which they contract from private laughs ferociously.But the pigs prove elusive
hunters) and a network of cage-like traps tonight; the dogs sniff after false trails and
baited with abalone, molasses, salmon, wa- old scents,but nothing pans out.
termelon, apples, oranges, even doughnuts In the spring,summer and fall,Silva has
and sweet rolls donated by a local bakery. nailed a half dozen or more hogs in a night
The traps can be extremely effective, even out here.Now,in the rainy winter,with the
considering the percentage of smart pigs who brush thick and the pigs feeding on wild
won't be tricked: "A few months back, we acorns in the deep woods, the creatures are
found seven pigs inside one trap, and two hard to find,even for a master like Silva.
more outside, trying to get in," one of the It strikes me,as we tramp up into another
rangers says. stretch of open meadow,that there are really
"When you find a pig in a trap,do you, two wars going on here.One is very simple,
uh,just kill it right there?"Nichols asks."I and not without a certain primal beauty;the
mean, do you just stick a gun between the sporting hunt, man versus pigs, out in the
bars and blast it?" You can kill a pig a day with a California timeless bush. The ancient verities of game,
Putterly and the two rangers wince per- big-game license.This hunter's prize:a trail,dog,meat.
ceptibly. "Well, we have a kind of public 265-pound hybrid boar. The other war, the more serious one, is
relations problem with the word kill," Put- the war of pig against place,a battle over the
terly says,wincing. "We don't want a lot of territory,the hunter has to let it go,as he has very survival of the environment in areas like
people calling us up or writing letters to the no authority to hunt on the water district's Mount Tamalpais and Redwood Creek.
paper about how we're slaughtering cute turf.When the Meadow Club had its serious Somehow, the two wars might balance the
little pigs.We prefer to use the word..."He Pig problems a couple of years ago,the golf problem out, the hunters keeping the pig
stops. "What do we call it?" he asks the club applied for permission to trap the population under control—if it weren't for
rangers,who grin,then laugh aloud,making animal that was tearing up its greens. But the nature and the numbers of the pigs,if it
Putterly laugh,too. because of the quirks and twists of California weren't for the fact that one pig(unlike one
"Control is the word,"one of the rangers law—wild pigs are classified as game ani- deer,one antelope,or one gopher)can ruin a
says,once the laughter has died down. mals, and thus fall under various protective huge chunk of territory.In the middle of the
"How about, terminate with extreme statutes—the club was forbidden to install a battle is man himself.There would be no pigs
prejudice," someone else suggests wryly, Pig trap on its own land,where the damage in California if man hadn't first brought
triggering another wave of laughter. was taking place!Instead,the trap had to be them and then let them loose.Man is still at
placed on public land;in this case,on water the heart of the problem, hunter pitted
THE PIG CONTROL EXPERT'S LIFE IS NOT A district land,just beyond the edge of the golf against environmentalist;pig spreaders faced
j' happy one,to say the least.There is consider- course. Unfortunately, this was nowhere off against pig eradicators. The battle-
able conflicting opinion about wild pigs, near the area where the pig was rooting,so ground,of course,is California itself.
ranging from those in favor of letting the pigs the trap did no good at all. In the spring of As daylight breaks over Marin, Silva
be, a group that includes both hunters and 1985,according to Dave Sexton,they caught leads us across a meadow where the pig signs
animal rights activists, to those in favor of a large boar that was doing the damage.But, are dramatically obvious; big sections of
eradicating the pigs—biologists and range he says,"we're waiting for more." grassland uprooted, wrecked, by bulldozing
and watershed managers. The whole situation is extremely frus- snouts and hooves serving as trowels.
Consider too, the complications of land trating for the pig control people themselves, "They're somewhere out there," Silva says,
ownership and administration: The pigs in who see the problem getting more and more gesturing to the maze of forested ravines
the Mount Tam area roam between the out of hand while they struggle with red tape below Bolinas Ridge. "But they're really
Marin Municipal Water District,state park- and bureaucratic nit-picking. hard to find this time of year. I haven't
lands, the GGNRA and privately owned "We'd better do something soon," says gotten one in a couple of weeks now." He
areas, each with its own peculiar rules and GGNRA ranger-biologist Judd Howell."Or pauses."I'll come out here in a couple of days
regulations. If a GGNRA hunter pursues a we'll find ourselves trying to eradicate pigs in and try again.Start earlier,around ten,and
pig up Bolinas Ridge,and the pig succeeds in areas that are already so badly damaged stay out till five in the morning."
crossing the ridgetop into the water district's they'll never be the same again."He calls for The war goes on.❑
28 IMAGE/March 16,1986
I
d Photo Rights ; :f f date on their bottle of syrup of ipecac.This
r substance,used after the date of expiration,
FWith regard to Bernadine Pareno's letter t - may not be effective.
a to the editor[February 91:My brother was I Brenda Whitley Scott
one of the victims in the Lake-Ng case. Manteca
3 Canada has been very busy protecting Ng's
"right to life."Are we now to be chastised i ,
g Baby, Its U.
`ri �'
because Ng's"right to be photographed"
has been violated? Reading the article on the prenatal uni-
That's just too damn bad,Bernadine. G- versity["Innovations:The School Womb,"
And it's just too damn bad that a cause like February 9]reminded me of a story taught
Charles Ng could even prompt you to write by my rabbis when 1 was a boy in Hebrew
a letter to the editor.What a cause.What a school in pre-war Berlin.When a baby is de-
waste. '1 i;,�,: ' veloping in its mother's womb,they told me,
Sharon L.Sellitto ' ; the angels come and teach the baby the en-
San Francisco tire content and meaning of the Torah,the
five books of Moses.Precisely at the mo-
Opposite Course ment of birth,however,an angel snaps his
fingers beneath the baby's nose(leaving the
Robert Trent Jones,Jr.has stated that indentation that we all have between upper
"golf courses preserve a lot of open space." The destruction of this unique ue park fora lip and nose)and the baby instantaneously
The context implies that Jones thinks golf q forgets all it has learned.Therefore,we
P g frivolous golf course will remove from fu- must spend all of our life relearning the wis-
courses are a way to save the environment. ture generations a significant amount of the dom and meaning of the Bible.
Rather than saving the environment,golf remaining and very unique serpentine biota Herman Bergman
courses take natural,complex ecosystems that was once prevalent throughout the San Francisco
comprising myriad interrelationships be- western portion of the San Francisco Penin-
i tween plants and animals and supplant sula.Under no circumstances does a golf I can easily visualize a mother-to-be with
them with acres of artificially maintained course preserve open space.Unlike any oth- the headphones of a Sony Walkman on her
monoculture:fairway turf and putting er regional land use practice,excepting ur- bell
green.To argue a perspective such as bans sprawl,golf courses consume large Y,interrupting the child s of
s amniotic
Jones's demonstrates abysmal ignorance of P g g sleep with vocabulary lessons of"BMW,"
Y g quantities of our natural heritage. "Keogh"and"I.Magnin."1 only have two
natural biotic systems,and in this case,a Robert Zatkin
thinly veiled,self-serving logic.Jones's state- Woodside questions:Will a power lunch be possible
lment is analogous to saying that parking through the umbilical cord?And if a baby
f{ lots add open space to a region. in the womb errs in its lessons,how the heck
The article refers to Edgewood County Life Line are you going to get it to stand in the cor-
Park,San Mateo County,for which Jones ner9
has designed a golf course.This park is lo- As the mother of two children who have Now that I think of it,another question
cated on one of the several remaining intact a tendency to taste things first and consider does occur to me:Why can't we let our chil-
serpentine rock formations in the Bay Area the consequences later,I found the article dren have their childhood?
and the only such rock formation on the on the poison center["Poison Central,"Feb Dennis J.Hayden
Peninsula accessible to the public.The park ruary 9]and the work of Howard McKin- Rutherford
contains over 350 species of plants;of these, ney very informative.In fact,I read the sto-
ten are rare and endangered and one is ry twice looking for the telephone number of Emtw:In the article on the America's Cup
found only at Edgewood Park.The variety the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Poi- ["For Sail,"February 16]we neglected to
and complexity of this ecosystem is so rare son Control Center.Wouldn't it have made credit the photograph on page 22.The pho-
good sense to include it in the article? to a her is Robert Campbell/Solutions,
7 that Stanford University biologists have ex- 8r P
pressed the opinion that a golf course will ir- Sara McDougall Inc. Image regrets the error.
reversibly alter the park's biota and proba- Half Moon Bay
bly destroy one of the three remaining popu- Image welcomes letters to the editor. They
1 l lations of the Bay Checkerspot butterfly, The phone number is(415)666-2845.—
The Editors. should be addressed to Letters to the Edi-
currently under review by the federal gov- tor,Image magazine,San Francisco Exam-
ernment for classification as a rare and en- iner,110 Fifth Street,San Francisco,CA
dangered species.This butterfly has been The only thing missing from the Poison 94103.Please include a daytime phone
the subject of research in population biology Control Center story was a reminder for number,name and address.Letters chosen
and co-evolution for over twenty years. parents to periodically check the expiration for publication are subject to editing. ❑
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CLAIMS N<). 8 6-0 5
Meeting 86-06
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Date: March 12, 1986
C L A I Ni S REVISED
Amount Name
Description
9213 230.32 Adia Personnel Services Temporary Office Help
9214 504.60 ATVT Information Systems Group Telephone Equipment
9215 90.05 James Boland Reimbursement--Meal Conferences
9216 1r Brannons Rentals & Sales, Inc. Chair Rental
9217 1 ,000.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee--February,
9218 971 .00 Continental Land Title Title Policy and Escrow Fee--Ma.zor
9219 13.69 Crest Copies Map Reproduct-ion
9220 79.29 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9221 37.45 The Dark Room Photo Processing
9222 227.20 Discount Office Supply Office Supplies
9223 64.20 Duo-Type Typesetting
9224 208.30 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent--1982 Notes
9225 500.00 Foss & Associates Personnel Consulting Fee--February
9226 24.19 The Frog Pond Meal Conference
9227 500.00 David M. Griffith & Assoc.iates, Ltd. Consulting Fee--SB90 Reimbursement
Services
` 7.57 Harbinger Communications Computer Services
9229 447.91 Hodnick Design Consulting Fee--Office Space
9230 22.67 Home Electrical Field Supplies
9231 141 .24 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Service
9232 50.28 Hubbard and Johnson Field Supplies
9233 31 .95 Langley Hill Quarry Field Supplies
9234 20.00 Lauren Langford Typesetting
9235 295.16 Lawrence Tire Service, Inc. Tires for District Vehicle
9236 22.25 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
9237 660.00 Peter Lucchese Electrical Repair
9238 73.56 Monta Vista Garden Center Field Supplies
9239 806.58 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
9240 364.27 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utilities
9241 178.87 PAD Travel Inc. Out of Town Meeting Expense--Teena
Henshaw
9242 42.48 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Drafting Supplies
9243 952.41 Peninsula Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
9 502.58 Petters Office Furnishings Unlimited Office Furniture
9245 9.44 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
9246 131 .00 Redwood Trade Bindery Brochure Folding
CLAIMS No. 86-05
Meeting 86-06
Date: March 12, 1986
REVISED
Amount Name Description
9247 9,834.00 Thomas Reid Associates Site Preparation--Hassler
9248 170.00 County of Santa Clara Radio Dispatch Services
General Services Agency
24 t
9 9 01 «08 San Fr
ancisco Water Department Water Services
9250 320. 10 Shell Oil Company Fuel and Repairs for District Vehicles
9251 271 .38 Signs of the Times Trail Signs
9252 234,000.00 Ticor Title Insurance Company Land Purchase--Mt. Umunhum
9253 2,210.01 Ticor Title Insurance Company Interest Expense--Mt. Umunhum
9254 24.00 The Times Subscription
9255 178.87 The Travel Place Out of Town Meeting Expense--Del Woods
9256 68.49 Union Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
9257 800.00 United States Postmaster Postage Meter
9258 374.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Title Report
9259 142.07 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9260 237«51 Western Fire Equipment Company Field Tools
77.08 Del Woods Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9L62 190.95 ZZZ Sanitation Company Sanitation Services
9263 521 .00 Creegan & D'Angelo Novitiate Fence Survey
9264 5,253«19* AT&T Information Systems Telephone Equipment--Rental and
Installation
9265 500.00** Raye Girouard Patrol Services--February and Partial
Payment of Fee Increase
9266 250.00 Anderson Chevrolet District Vehicle Repair
9268 176.48 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office Supplies,
Film, Field Supplies and Private.
Vehicle Expense
• Issued as emergency check on February 28, 1986
_` Issued as emergency check on March 4, 1986
CLAIMS No. 86-05
"Ming 86-06
MIDPENIN. -A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DIJ.,RICT Date: March 12, 1986
C L A I M S
N Amount Name Description
9213 230.32 Adia Personnel Services Temporary Office Help
9214 504.60 AT&T Information Systems Group Telephone Eq_icment
9215 90.05 James Boland Reimbursemen_--Meal Conferences
9216 50.00 Brannons Rentals & Sales, Inc. Chair Rental
9217 1 ,000.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Lonsultant Fee--February
9218 971 .00 Continental Land Title Title Policy and Escrow Fee--Mazor
9219 13.69 Crest Copies Map Reproduction
9220 79.29 Alice Cummings Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9221 37.45 The Dark Room Photo Processing
9222 227.20 Discount Office Supply Office Supplies
9223 64.20 Duo-Type Typesetting
9224 208.30 First interstate Bank Note Paying �gent--1982 Notes
9225 500.00 YFoss & Associates
Personnel Consulting Fee--February
9226 24.19 The Frog Pond Meal Conferer-e
9227 500.00 David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd. Consulting Fee--SB90 Reimbursement
Services
Ill 9228 7.57 Harbinger Communications
� Computer Services_
9229 447.91 Hodnick Design Consulting Fee--Office Space
9230 22.67 Home Electrical Field Supplies
9231 141 .24 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Service
9232 50.28 Hubbard and Johnson Field Supplies
9233 31 .95 Langley Hill Quarry Field Supplies
9234 20.00 Lauren Langford Typesetting
9235 295. 16 Lawrence Tire Service, Inc. Tires for District Vehicle
9236 22.25 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
9237 660.00 Peter Lucchese Electrical Reaair
9238 73.56 Monta Vista Garden Center Field Supplies
9239 806.58 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
9240 364.27 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utilities
9241 178.87 PAD Travel Inc. Out of Town 1Iaeting Expense--Teena
Henshaw
9242 42.48 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Drafting Supplies
9243 952.41 Peninsula Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
9244 502.58 Petters Office Furnishings Unlimited Office Furnit.;re
9245 9.44 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
9246 131 .00 Redwood Trade Bindery Brochure Folv'ng
I,
CLAIMS No. 86-05
Meeting 86-06
Date: March 12" 1986,
Amount Name Description
9247 9,834.00 Thomas Reid Associates Site Preparation--Hassler
9248 170-00 County of Santa Clara Radio Dispatch Services
General Services Agency
9249 101 .08 San Francisco Water Department' Water Services
9250 320. 10 Shell Oil Company Fuel and Repairs for District Vehicles
9251 271 -38 Signs of the Times Trail Signs
9252 234,000.00 Ticor Title Insurance Company Land Purchase--Mt. Umunhum
9253 2,210.01 Ticor Title Insurance Company Interest Expense--Mt. Umunhum
9254 24.00 The Times Subscription
9255 178.87 The Travel Place Out of Town Meeting Expense--Del Woods
9256 68.49 Union Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
9257 800.00 United States Postmaster Postage Meter
9258
374.00 Valley Title Company
Preliminary Title Report
9259 142-07 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9260 237-51 Western Fire Equipment Company Field Tools
9261 77.08 Del Woods Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Exp ens(•
9262 190-95 ZZZ Sanitation Company Sanitation Services
9263 521 .00 Creegan & D'Angelo Novitiate Fence Survey
9264 5,253-19* AT&T Information Systems Telephone Equipment--Rental and
Installation
9265 500.00** Raye Girouard Patrol Services--February and Partial
Payment of Fee Increase
Issued as emergency check on February 28, 1986
Issued as emergency check on March 4, 1986
CLAIMS No. 86-05
Meeting 86-06
MIDPENINS,uA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Date: March 12, 1986
C L A I M S REVISED
;# Amount Name Description
9213 230.32 Adia Personnel Services Temporary Office Help
9214 504.60 AT&T Information Systems Group Telephone Equipment
9215 90.05 James Boland Reimbursement--Meal Conferences
9216 1 :VV Brannons Rentals & Sales, Inc. Chair Rental
9217 1 ,000.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee--February
9218 971 .00 Continental Land Title Title Policy and Escrow Fee--Mazor
9219 13.69 Crest Copies Map Reproduction
9220 79.29 Alice Cum 's - s Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9221 37.45 The Dark Room Photo Processing
9222 227,20 Discount Office Supply Office Supplies
9223 64.20 Duo-Type Typesetting
9224 208,30 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent--1982 Notes
9225 500.00 Foss & Associates Personnel Consulting Fee--February
9226 24. 19 The Frog Pond Meal Conference
9227 500.00 David M. Griffith S Associates, Ltd. Consulting Fee--SB90 Reimbursement
Services
9228 7.57 Harbinger Communications Computer Services.
9229 447.91 Hodnick Design Consulting Fee--Office Space
9230 22.67 Home Electrical Field Supplies
9231 141 .24 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Service
9232 50.28 Hubbard and Johnson Field Supplies
9233 31 .95 Langley Hill Quarry Field Supplies
9234 20.00 Lauren Langford Typesetting
9235 295. 16 Lawrence Tire Service, Inc. Tires for District Vehicle
9236 22.25 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental
9237 660.00 Peter Lucchese Electrical Repair
9238 73.56 Monta Vista Garden Center Field Supplies
'19239 806.58 Pacific Bell Telephone Service
9240 364.27 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utilities
9241 178.87 PAD Travel Inc. Out of Town Meeting Expense--Teens
Henshaw
9242 42.48 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Drafting Supplies
19243 952.41 Peninsula Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
9244 502.58 Petters Office Furnishings Unlimited Office Furniture
I19245 9.44 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies
II' 9246 131 ,00 Redwood Trade Bindery Brochure Folding
I1�
CLAIMS No. 86-05
Meeting 86-06
Date: March 12,' 086'
REVISED
# Amount Name Description
9247 9,834.00 Thomas Reid Associates Site Preparation--Hassler
9248 170-00 County of Santa Clara Radio Dispatch Services
General Services Agency
9249 101 .08 San Francisco Water Department Water Services
9250 320.10 Shell Oil Company Fuel and Repairs for District Vehicles
9251 271 -38 Signs of the Times Trail Signs
9252 234,000.00
Ticor Title Insurance Company Land Purchase--Mt. Umunhum
9253 2,210.01 Ticor Title insurance Company Interest Expense--Mt. Umunhum
9254 24.00 The Times Subscription
9255 178.87 The Travel Place Out of Town Meeting Expense--Del Woods
9256 68.49 Union Oil Company Fuel for District Vehicles
9257 800.00 United States Postmaster Postage Meter
9258 374.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Title Report
9259 142-07 Sandy Voorhees Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expenst-,
9260 237-51 Western Fire Equipment Company Field Tools
9261
77-08 Del Woods
Reimbursement--Private Vehicle Expense
9262 190.95 ZZZ Sanitation Company
Sanitation Services
9263 521 .00 Creegan & D'Angelo Novitiate Fence Survey
9264 5,253-19* AT&T Information Systems Telephone Equipment--Rental and
Installation
9265 500.00** Raye Girouard Patrol Services--February and Partial
Payment of Fee Increase
9266 250-00 Anderson Chevrolet District Vehicle Repair
926.8 176.48 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office Supplies,
Film, Field Supplies and Private ,
Vehicle Expense
Issued as emergency check on February 28, 1986
Issued as emergency check on March 4, 1986