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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19860924 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 86-22 Meeting 86-22 law MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Old Mill Office Center Wednesday BOARD OF DIRECTORS 201 San Antonio Circle September 24, 1986 Building C-135 A G E N D A Mountain View, CA (7 :30) * ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (September 10 , 1986) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA BOARD BUSINESS (7 : 45) 1. Proposed Historic Preservation Grant Application for Picchetti Ranch -- D. Hansen Resolution Approving the Application and the Project Agreement for Historic Preservation Grant Funds for the Picchetti Brothers Winery Rehabilitation Project From the California Park and Rec- reational Facilities Act of 1984 (8:00) 2 . Proposed Amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plans and Approval of Site Access Improvement Design -- D. Hansen (8 :15) 3. Proposed 1984 Bond Act Grant Application for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Development Project Phase I - Stage Two -- D. Hansen Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Regional Competitive Program of the California Park and Recrea- tional Facilities Act of 1984 for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Development Project (Phase I - Stage Two) (8 :20) 4 . Disposition of Upper House at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve -- D. Hansen (8 :40) 5. Proposed California Province of the Society of Jesus Property Addition to Kennedy Road Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Accep- tance 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 the California Province of the Society of Jesus) (8 :55) 6. Setting of October 18 Special Meeting -- M. Hale (9 :00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiation and Litigation Matters) ADJOURNMENT (over) Herbert A.Grench,Genera!Manager Board o/Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin *Times are estimated. Agenda is subject to change of order. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you're concerned with appeau on the agenda, the Chair wilt invite you to addkezz the Board at that time; on other matters, you may add,%"s the Board under Oxat Communications. An attetnative us to comment to the Board by a Witten Communication, which the Board app,teciates. Each speaket wiU o&dina,ity be timited to 3 minutes. When recognized, ptextse begin by stating your name and address. we request that you 6itt out the 6oAm provided and ptesent it to the Recouling Secretary Aso that your name and adduzz can be accuxatety included in the minutes. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS A Legislative Committee meeting will be held on October 1 at 7 :30 P.M. at the District office. A Budget Committee meeting will be held on October 15 at Noon at the District office. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND Meeting 86-21 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C.SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Edward Shelley called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Teena Henshaw, Daniel Wendin, Edward Shelley, Harry Turner, Richard Bishop, and Nonette Hanko. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Mary Hale, Jean Fiddes, Del Woods, James Boland, Michael Foster, Stanley Norton, and Joan Combs. II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 13, 1986 E. Shelley requested that his statement in the second paragraph on page ten at the end of the third line after the parentheses be corrected to read " . . .it is essential that the District retain the power to acquire it. Such an acquisition is not. . . " Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes as amended. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. B. August 27, 1986 D. Wendin requested the addition of the statement "and the trail down Goldmine Creek" after the word "Road" in his statement in the third sentence of paragraph two of item C on page three. Motion: D. Wendin moved the approval of the minutes as amended. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. III . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS J. Combs stated the Board had received the following written communications: 1) a letter from Harry Haeussler, -1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos, dated August 28, 1986, recommending purchase of at least two motor bikes for use by field staff; 2) an announcement of a September 13, 1986 workshop sponsored by the Bay Area Park and Recreation Commissioners ' and Board Members ' Council; 3) letters from David Torin, 721 Ensign Way, Palo Alto, dated September 5; from Barbara Bergman, 20 ,000 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, dated September 8; and Florence Clementson, P .O. Box 7585, Menlo Park, dated September 8, thanking the Board for its intention to acquire the Peters property as an addition to the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Herspr,A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishog.Edward G.Sheller.Ham A_TtvDAt—n^ckiat G.Wandin Meeting 86-21 Page two E. Shelley stated the Board's consensus that staff repond to the written communications. -IV- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. V. ADOPTION OF AGENDA E. She ey stated that the agenda was adopted by Board consensus. VI . SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Acknowledgement of Contributions by Retiring Docent Doug Erskine (Re ort R-86-79 of Se tember, 4 , 1986) P P D. Hansen reviewed Doug Erskine's outstanding volunteer service to the District and stated that the Resolution of Appreciation will be presented to Mr. Erskine at the Board's Staff/Docent Recognition Event on September 14 . E. Shelley stated that Mr. Erskine had set an admirable example for all District docents. Motion: R. Bishop moved adoption of Resolution 86-47, a Resolution of Appreciation of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Acknowledging the Generous Contribution of Doug Erskine to the District. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . VII. BOARD BUSINESS A. Final Adoption of the Revised Use and Management Plan for the Page Mill Road Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Report R-86-80 of September 3, 1986) D. Hansen discussed the Administrative Guidelines for the backpack camp and said visitors were being discouraged from parking vehicles overnight in the Monte Bello or Los Trancos parking lots because of possible District liability. He said the new guidelines will continue essentially to restrict the backpack camp to bicyclists and hikers. R. Bishop suggested an occasional vehicle might be allowed to drop off supplies at the camp and recommended some flexibility in the guidelines. N. Hanko stated that the Administrative Guidelines should reflect actual policies. K. Duffy also recommended some flexibility in the matter of allowing vehicles to drive to the backpack camp. Motion: K. Duffy moved the adoption of the Revised Use and Management Plan for the Page Mill Road Area of Monte Bello Open Space Preserve as amended in the staff report. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . } B. Final Adoption of the Interim Use and , Management Plan for the Zand Property Addition to the Thornewood Open Space Preserve (Report R-86-74 of September 3, 1986) D. Hansen stated that escrow had closed can August 18 and that the lot line adjustment reduced the property size from 11. 4 to 10 acres. He said no further public comment had been received. H. Turner asked for clarification of the access to Schilling Lake from Grandview Drive. D. Hansen said District vehicles have access, Meeting 86-21 Page three but there is no public access. He said a road maintenance agreement with the neighbors is being drafted. Motion: R. Bishop moved the adoption of the Interim Use and Management Plan for the property, including the naming, and that the property be withheld from dedication at this time. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. C. Final Adoption of the Revised Use and Management Plan for the Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and for Foothills open Space Preserve (Report R-86-77 of September 3, 1986) D. Hansen said thatstaff, after reviewing the consultant's report, felt that the cost of a new windmill was not justifiable. He said that staff recommended removing the windmill, putting up a sign showing a replica of the structure, and offering the existing windmill to the Trust for Hidden Villa. N. Hanko urged the Board to consider the matter carefully before taking action to remove the windmill. She suggested that the Trust for Hidden Villa be consulted concerning a recommendation for disposition of the structure. R. Bishop stated that he felt it was desirable to preserve the windmill for its historic value and said that he supported N. Hanko's suggestion to consult with the Trust for Hidden Villa. Motion: D. Wendin moved that the Board adopt the Revised Use and Management Plan for the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area and for the Foothills Open Space Preserve as referenced and amended in staff report R-86-77, with the substitution " . . .staff will return to the Board for the Board's approval to implement the proposal" for "the proposal will be implemented" in line three of item 1 under Structures and Improvements. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. Discussion: John Anderson, 20265 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, suggested preserving what is left of the windmill structure, perhaps by protective fencing. He also expressed concerns about security at Windmill Pasture. Mark Winitz,, 1638 Corte Via, Los Altos, suggested the media might be contacted to help place this problem before the public. With the concurrence of T. Henshaw, D. Wendin offered substitute language regarding the windmill, namely that staff contact the Trust for Hidden Villa and other known interested persons for their input on the final disposition of the windmill frame and rotor and return to the Board with a proposal. The motion passed 7 to 0. D. Wendin stated that he would like staff to address the fence enclosure idea when they return to the Board. D. Proposed Peters Property Addition to the Russian Ridre Open Space Preserve (Report R-86-76 of September4 , 1986) C. Britton said that the acquisition proposal before the Board consisted of three agreements, which were all part of one package, for the two separate parcels being proposed for acquisition. He stated that the total cost of Parcel 1 was $2 , 150, 000 and $900,000 for Parcel 2 . Meeting 86-21 Page four D. Hansen showed slides of both parcels and pointed out potential trail routes and connections on the wall map. He said the property was a spectacular and long-awaited acquisition which would complement the existing Preserve. He stated that a grazing plan would be brought back to the Board for consideration at the time the Russian Ridge Use and Management Plan was reviewed. K. Duffy expressed concern that the road on the back side of the ridge leading to private property might create a problem with public trespass. D. Hansen said heavy signing will be needed, and the road will not be shown on maps distributed to the public. Lynn Quam, Star Route 2, Box 403, La Honda, adjacent property owner, sug gested building a gg trail above th e he road and questioned the Board about private property and the District's olio regarding District policy g g and private owners' rights on road easements Passing through h the property. D. Hansen responded that the general trend was to try not to make an easement into a public trail unless there was no alternative. D. Hansen said an item could be added to the Interim Use and Management Plan for the property to look into ways to alleviate potential public trespassing on private property.P g p p party. N. Hanko said she was pleased to have the public well represented at the me eting, and thanked the members of the public for coming and for h t air sug gestions .gg ons . H. Grench stated the Dis trict had received at least 19 earlier communications supporting the acquisition. Bob Fisse, Box 402, Star Route 2, La Honda, representing the South Skyline Association, said it was the general consensus of neighbors of the Preserve that retaining grazing on the property was important for fire hazard suppression. Mr. Qu am expressed re ssed his supp ort ort for the continuance of cattle grazing g g on both parcels. John Anderson said he was pleased that future development of the area would be precluded by the District's acquisition of the property. He added it was sometimes difficult to determine District boundaries, and recommended more extensive signing. Barbara Green, 1170 Crandano Court, Sunnyvale, representing the P g Committee for Green Foothills, expressed the organization's appreciation for the acquisition, and Adele Norton, Star Route 2, Box 464, La Honda, spoke in favor of the acquisition. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-48, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement - Bargain Sale, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary to Closing cif` the Transaction (Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve - Peters Property) . N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 86-21 Page five Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-49, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Extinguish Cloud on Title to Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Quitclaim to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary to Closing of the Transaction (Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve - Peters Property/Bullis Interest) . N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-50 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary to Closing of the Transaction (Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve - Peters Property) . N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Interim Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, name the properties as additions to the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the properties as public open space. N. Hanko seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Motion to Amend: K. Duffy moved to amend the motion to include directing staff to address the potential problem of user encroachment on private property in the Interim Use and Management Plan. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . The motion as amended passed 7 to 0. E. Proposed Luckenbach Property Addition to Limekiln Canyon Area of Sierra Azu], Open Space Preserve (Report R-86-75 of Septernl -_r 3 , 1986) C. Britton reviewed the terms of the proposed acquisition, and D. Hansen stated that the various items of equipment shown in the slides would be removed, but some items were to be retained for use by field staff. N. Hanko questioned the plans for immediate removal of the Christmas trees, since it seemed contrary to procedure to take such an action for an Interim Use and Management Plan. D. Hansen said staff felt that the trees.-are .an intrusion to .-the chaparral and grassland landscape, and that there was no question the trees should be removed. Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-51, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement - Bargain Sale, 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 Luckenbach et al. ) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 86-21 Page six Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board tentatively adopt the Interim Use and Management Plan recommendations contained in the staff report, name the property an addition to the Limekiln Canyon Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and indicate its intention to dedicate the property except for density credits . R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . . F. Proposed Dyer Property Addition to the La Honda Creek Open S2ace Preserve (Amendment to Agreements) -(Report R-86-78 of September 4, 1986 C. Britton reviewed the two contingencies in the current purchase agreement, the first requiring assurance of a continuous recorded access right along Allen Road and the second requiring settlement of the current litigation on the "back road. " He said that the 90 day provision to resolve these problems and close escrow was not sufficient, and that the owners were willing to grant an extension in close of escrow, but that the District had to remove the contingencies in the agreement. Discussion centered on possible access for patrol purposes and public, on possible staging areas, and alternative access possi- bilities to the property. N. Hanko said the property was important to the District, and said she hoped a staging area near Skyline could be provided for visitors. Laura Gould, 2200 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside, said she was opposed to widening of Bear Gulch Road and to major access to the property via Allen Road, but supported the acquisition of the property. She said alternative access needs to be sought by the District. Michael Allen, attorney in the case of Mills vs Dyer, expressed concern with the statements in the staff report concerning alternate access, i.e. , the "skid trail, " and said he was opposed to an attempt by the District to expand its rights across the jeep trail. Kathy Kennedy-Miller, 16222 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, expressed concerns for person as well as public safety if a larga amount of traffic was allowed on Allen Road. Thor Errow stated that the Dyers have no prescriptive rights over the road. Gerry Andeen, 1135 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, addressing the neighbors, asked how they could encourage the District to purchase the property but not use it. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-52, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Amendment to Agreement to Purchase Real Property (Extension of Time for Closing) and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appro- priate to Closing of the Transaction (La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - Lands of Dyer) . H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 86-21 Page seven Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt Resolution 86-53, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Amendment to Agreement to Purchase Option to Purchase Real Property (Extension of Time for Closing) and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or. Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - Lands of Dyer) . H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0. G. Public Notification Policies (Report R-86-73 of September 3, 1986) H. Grench reviewed the two proposals in Director Hanko's initial report concerning public notification and reviewed the recommended changes in the Public Notification Policies. He said that owners of contiguous property, at the time they receive the first notice and staff report, will be advised that they can subscribe to agendas. Discussion centered around the Kings Mountain Association's recommendations concerning public notification and N. Hanko stated that she would like the Board to think about providing the public more than five days notice to consider an acquisition. Kathy Kennedy-Miller and Janet Schwind, 11825 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, spoke in favor of additional notification time. J. Schwind suggested that in all cases an acquisition notice be posted on or near the property. Motion: N. Hanko moved that the Board adopt the amendments to the Public Notification Policies contained in the staff report. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . VIII . INFORMATIONAL REPORTS K. Duffy reminded the Board of the September 14 Staff/Docent Recognition Event at Picchetti. R. Bishop reported on the Hassler on-site public meeting on September 9. He said there was a clear consensus from those attending that they wish to maintain the property as is for passive recreation. R. Bishop stated he will be attending a meeting with a representative from the President' s Commission on the American Outdoors in San Francisco on September 11. N. Hanko said she would be presenting a report to the 2020 Task Force on September 11 concerning the possible establishment of a south Santa Clara County open space district. Kathy Kennedy-Miller announced a Candidates ' Night on October 16 at the Community Center on Skyline Boulevard. IX. CLAIMS Motion: H. Turner moved the approval of Revised Claims 86-17. T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 to 0 . Meeting 86-21 Page eight X. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 10 : 15 P .M. S. Norton stated no litigation matters would be discussed during the Closed Session. XI. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11:01 P.M. Joan Combs Secretary CLAIms No. 86-17 • Meeting 86-21 MIDPENINSv1.A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Date: Sept. 10, 1986 REV tS.ED . 0 L A I M S 4 Amount Name Description 9945 471N;412� AT&T Information Systems Group Telephone Equipment 9946 67.38 Adia Personnel Services Temporary Office Help 9947 200.00 Bay Area Water Trucks Water Service 9948 258.30 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Uniform Expense, Educatioc Expenses, Private Vehicle Expense and Field Supplies 9949 58.61 Matthew Bender and Company Library Documents 9950 395.00 Council on Education in Seminar--James Boland Management 9951 43. 12 Alice Cummings Private Vehicle Expense . 9952 4,000.00 Deloitte, Haskins & Sells Professional Services 9953 358.46 Discount Office Supply Office Supplies 9954 48.00 Jack Dymond Associates Xeroxing 9955 34.82 Dyna Med, Inc. Field Supplies 9956 50.71 John Escobar Reimbursement--Office Supplies 9957 1 ,200.00 John Estes Caretaker/Patrol Services 958 14.00 Federal Expresss Corporation Express Mail i9 272,000.00 First American Title Land Purchase--Luckenbach Guaranty Company - 9960 10.65 First American Title Parcel Maps Insurance Company' 9961 1 ,700,000.00 Fidelity National Title Land Purchase--Dyer Insurance Company 9962 455.00 Frahm, Edler, s Cannes Consultation on Picchetti Road Project 9963 380.00', Green Valley Disposal Company Dumpster Rental 9964 42.72 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Meal Conference 9965 42.60 Hammon, Jensen, Wallen & Assc. Aerial Photographs 9966 169.28 Helming's Auto Repair District Vehicle Repairs 9967 13.26 Home Electrical Field Supplies 9968 141 .24 Honeywell Protection Services Alarm Service 9969 16.04 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies 9970 30.52' Tom Lausten Private Vehicle Expense 9971 472.25 Los Altos Garbage Company Dumpster Rental 9972 2,625.00 Dr. Samuel McGinnis Consultant Services-- Horseshoe Lake 973 831 .63 Miracle Auto Painting District Vehicle Repairs Study /4 181 . 15 Mobil Oil Company Fuel f P Y or District Vehicles 9975 156.55 Monogram Sanitation Hazardous Material Containers 9976 48.95 Northern Hydraulics, Inc. Field Equipment Issued as an Emergency Check on September 4, 1986 Claims No. 86-17 . Meeting 86-21 Date: Sept. ld, 1986 REVISED Amount NameDescription 177 35.40 Stanley Norton July Expenses 9978 902.81 Pacific Bell Telephone Service 9979 352.27 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utilities 9980 30.81 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 9981 9.63 Peninsula Blueprint, Inc. Blueprints 9982 4,598.83 Portola Park Heights Property Road Repairs Owners Association 9983 36.00 People for Open Space Conference--Herbert Grench and Nonette Hanko 8984 1 ,000.00 John David Pound Legal Services 8985 1 ,000.00 Rancho Del Cielo, Associates Dyer Option Payment 8986 163.49 Rancho Hardware Field Supplies 8987 105.36 Chris Saenger Caretaker's Residence Repairs 8988 101 .08 San Francisco Water Department Water Service 8989 285.00 County of Santa Clara Dispatching Services General Services Agency 8990 1 ,061 .45 Santa Clara County Sheriffs Patrol Services Department 31 4,220.00 E. R. Sheehan Trail Construction 8992 1 , 188.00 Glenn Smith Consulting Services 8993 566.01 Shell Oil Company Fuel and Repairs for District Vehicles 8994 3,050,000.00 Stewart Title Company Land Purchase--Peters 8995 1 ,000.00 Tr;-il Information and Volunteer Trail Construction Volunteer Center 8996 200.00 Valley Title Company Preliminary Title Report 8997 119.07 Sandy Voorhees Private Vehicle Expense 8998 181 .90 Yardbird Equipment Sales Repairs on Field Equipment 8999 2,067.00 Yeager Ford Tractor Equipment Rental 9000 1 ,770.00 Ortha Zebroski Landscape Architect Consulting Fees 9001 550.00 Foss Associates Personnel Consulting Fee--August 9002 152.73 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Photo Processing, Conference Registration, Field and Office Supplies and Private Vehicle Expense R-86-82 (Meeting 86-22 September 24 , 1986) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 17 , 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; C. Bruins , Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Proposed Historic Preservation Grant Application for Picchetti Ranch Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application and the Project Agreement for Historic Preser- vation Grant Funds for the Picchetti Brothers Winery Rehabilitation Proj- ect from the California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984. Introduction: The Picchetti Brothers Winery has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and, therefore, is eligible for an Historic Preservation Grant from the California Office of Historic Preser- vation (OHP) . These grants are designed to help preserve California's historic properties and provide up to ninety per cent of the project cost, with the grant recipient responsible for the remainder. Projects eligible for funding include development projects to protect, stabilize, rehabili- tate, or restore historic properties. The $10 million total historic preservation allocation from the California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984 was divided into three annual portions : $4 million distributed July 1, 1985 and $3 million for each of the next two fiscal years. Applications for the final year are due October 1, 1986 for funds to be allocated July 1, 1987. An historic struc- ture report prepared by licensed architects experienced in historic preser- vation is required for OHP review of plans before construction can begin. Project work must be completed by June 30 , 1992 . Last year you will recall the District applied with the lessees , Ronald and Rolayne Stortz , and received a $100 ,000 grant. A sum of $289 ,080 had been requested (see memorandum M-85-161 dated October 17 , 1985) . Recently, the Stortzes applied to the Santa Clara County Historical Commission and received an additional $64 ,000 grant for the project. Architects Alton and David Lee and Joseph Guiterrez of Palo Alto have been hired by the District to complete the plans and specifications for the elements to be funded by the $100 ,000 State grant. These elements to be completed tenta- tively include complete restoration of the fermentation building adjacent to the main winery, utility improvements for the entire complex, floor bolstering of the main winery building, and porch repairs for the main farmhouse. The State has yet to approve these elements , but allows some flexibility in what can be done from the original $289 ,080 request list. District staff feels that the items to be completed first should be those prioritized in our agreement with the Stortzes . R-86-82 Page Two Discussion: The District leased the Picchetti Winery to the Stortzes for a period of 25 years , beginning in November 1982. Under the terms of the lease, the Storzes agreed to rehabilitate the buildings and immediate surroundings to a reasonably accurate historic condition according to a timetable specified in the lease. The lease states that the District will cooperate with the lessees in the event they apply for grant funds to restore the property. The Stortzes again plan to apply on behalf of the District for a California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984 Historic Preservation Grant to complete stabilization and rehabilitation of the buildings in the winery area. Attached is their revised list of anticipated work together with estimated costs . The amount requested at this time is $112 ,580 . This represents 90% of the total project cost. The Stortzes would be respon- sible for the 10% marching amount, or $12 ,500 , which potentially could include the funding they have been allocated from the County Historical Society. Total project costs would be $125 ,080 to complete work not already funded and as shown on the attached list. RESOLUTION NO. 86-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREE- MENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PICCHETTI BROTHERS WINERY REHABILITATION PROJ- ECT FROM THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 WHEREAS, the Legislature under the California Park and Recreational Act of 1984 has authorized the establishment of an Historic Preservation Grant Program, providing matching funds to the political subdivisions of the State for historic preservation proj- ects; and WHEREAS, the California Office of Historic Preservation in the Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the admini- stration of the program within the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application by local agencies under the pro- gram; and WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications and the availability of local matching funds to submission of said applications to the State; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Historic Preservation Grant assistance for project; and 2 . Appoints the General Manager or his/her authorized deputy as agent of the District to aid lessee in coordinating, processing, and executing all con- tracts, agreements , amendments and ancillary docu- ments within the scope of the attached application; and 3 . Agrees that all required local matching funds will be provided by District's lessee for the project. GRANT APPLICATION PAGE 1/3 . PHASE 1 : STABILIZATION OF CL;MPLEX OF DUI►_DJNGS FF 11 HOUSE, circa Reline chimney `.1200. 00 Replacement of oer iod sash windows 1500. 00 Repairs to front porch 6000. 00 Repairs to side oorch 1500. 00 Replacement of storm Otters 1500. 00 Repairs to rock foundation .i on . . 1100. 00 Preparation for painting 2500. 00 Exterior painting 3500. 00 WAS:i HOUSE, circa i 895 Replace of roof 3000. 00 Replacement Of period sash windows MOM,) Replacement Of exterior doors ?S►Z1. 00t Preoarat ion for paint iY►o_ 700. 00 Exterior painting 800. 00 DOMES T EAD, ' c i rca 1874, original Ou i 1 d i nc_ on ranch Replace roof 4500. 00 Replacement of par i od sasm windows 1200. 00 Replacement or repair of exterior doors 750. 00 Preparation of exLeri,ter, wal i s for coating 900. 00 Application of exterior w000 preservative 900. 00 Structural repairs 3000. 00 Foundation repairs 1500. 00 Repair to exterior- stairway 800. 00 Replacement of exterior woad as needed 600. 00 BLACKSMITH SHOP, circa 1300 Replace roof 2500. 00 Replacement of oer i od sash windows 450. 00 Replacement or repair of exterior doors 400. 00 Preoarat ion of exterior walls for coating 500. 00 Aopl icat ion of exterior wood oreservat ive 600. 00 Foundation repairs 300. 00 Replacement of exterior wood as needed 150. 00 FERMENTATION BU I UD I NG, circa 1900 Replace roof 5500. 00 Replacement or repair of exterior doors 1200. 00 Preoarat ion of exterior walls for coating 700. 00 APOl icat ion of exterior woos oreservat ive 900. 00 Foundation repairs i500. 00 Replacement of exterior wood as needed 600. 00 Stabilize remaining wail of building addit 1 500. ► 0 :• IKER`!, circa 1896, stone and brick construction Completion of f ounoation repairs 1050. 00 Epoxy i n)ect i Can of cracks 4000. 00 00 Reoointing of bricks 6000. 00 Steel reinforseme*nt of main beam 800. 0111) Repairs to exterior doors 800. 0111 ;enairs to floor and floor jois;,s 4000. 00 install w_ _C r 5_C�1YtLt t _� south F c +. _ _ - -.�I► end ��, u►_t I.�.d i •!�L�iZ►. �L�L1 i nt a l l soffit i 4 to eaves 750. 00 install gutters and down spq►_ts 1500. 011) PXCC�-,EYI ,11, RI G.RPNT APPLI, ON PAGE 2/3 Elqp%, circa !SOO Replace roof 10000. 013 Structure! reoairs 4000. 00 Rgolacemsm or repair of exterior doors 2000. 0Q;,' . Preparation of exterior walis for coating , 1500. 00 Walication of exterior wood ' preservat ive -4800. 00 Founcation repairs "4000. 00 Replacement of exterior wood as needed 1200. 00 WQR--'kSH03 AND GARAGES, circa i920 Reoair and rea-acs sash 500. 00 Reolacement or repair of exterior doors 1200. 00 Preparation of exterior walls for coating 600. 00 AoPlication of exterior wood preservative 800. 00 OTFEE PERMANENT ACRCHITECTUAI- FEATURES Repairs to existing stone retaining walls 3000. 00 Repairs to other outbuildings and coots 2500. 00 Correction of erosion to farm roads 4000. 00 Treatment and pruning of trees 1200. 00 Repairs to existing garden fencing 1000. 00 Reoiars to fencing Of historic vineyard 2000. 00 Improvewents to historic vineyard 2000. 00 ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY PND uSE Improvement to existing water system 2500. 00 Improvement to fire protection system 4500. 00 Improvement to exterior lighting 4500. 00 Installation of new snot is system 4500. 00 ------------------------------------------------------ 7-7------ TOTAL -,,-0 STABILIZE 134505. 00 GRANT APPLICAT=J w PAGE 3/3 I C&ISI T I RANCH COMPLEX ------ �f::i' :f ...:.:rvS=., circa ?�v�J _._._.__-.__._..------------------- Removal and recce nztruction of roof Reolacement of window screens 2400. !?J171 Realacement ane repairs to basement window .�200. 00 Removal of laten addition features 600. 00 3- -USE. circa 188:; Repairs to floor 1200.00 Replacement of summer oven 1500. 00 Repair plumbing to existinc toilet and sir' 1200. 00 Replacement of existing electrical to code 1000. 00 HOMESTEAD, circa 18141 original building on ranch Remove lacer adbit ion portions of interior 1000. 00 Repair floors 3000. 00 Repairs to interior 6000. 00 Replacement of existing electrical to code 1200. 00 Replacement of existing plumping 1500„ 00 Rpolace exiting wood rain gutters 1200. 00 Run new water lines to building 800. 00 Install septic system 4500. 00 $LACKSA I T H SHOP] circa 1900 Repair existing w�wok benches 1200. 00 Replace smoke stacx for furnace 700. 00 Surface floor with rock. 400. 00 FERMENTATION BUILDING, circa 1900 Rewire electical to code 1500. 00 Reolace olumbine 700. 00 Rebuild fallen section of Wilding 4000. 00 Rebuild historic orocessin❑ system (i. e. belts, rotor and flues) 5000. 00 Install floor and] drains 3500. 00 WINERY, circa 18961 stone and brick construction Rewiring elect icaI to code 3i7j00. 017, Plumbing of upper and lower floors to code 4000. 00 Rebuilding entance to upoer^ portion of bui 2200. 00 Rebuilding loading dock at south entrance 2000. 00 EARN, circa 1900 Install electrical 1200. 00 Replace water lines 700. 00 00 Restore horse s 1 a i s 3000. 00 Restore 0100k/taclie system 500. 00 WO S-iOP AND GARAGES, circa 1920 Replace exist in; roof to original 4000. 00 EX&ANCING PUBLIC SAFETY Imorovemen•t to walkways 3000. 00 Signing to identify nistoric elements 2400. 00 --------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL TO RE H AS I L I T r J E 61300. 00 Permits is .:,% _-_-------`i=t 580. 00 Planning @ 15% 31000. 00 0 Administration @ 10i'• r - 20700. 00 --------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 289080. 00 R-86-84 (Meeting 86-22 September 24, 1986) 4v4bloF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 16 , 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods , Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plans and Approval of Site Access Improvement Design Recommendation: I recommend that you tentatively adopt amendments to the Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plans pertaining to access and use of the ranch area, as contained in this report. I also recommend that you approve the design plans for site access improvements near the ranch area and tree farm. Introduction: At your meeting of March 26, 1986, you adopted the Revised Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan, which outlined various Master Plan site improvement projects to be undertaken in the 1986-1987 fiscal year. Following that, in July 1986 , the District was awarded a $300,000 grant from the 1984iCalifornia Park and Facilities Grant Program (Proposition 18) to assist with the planned improvements. During that time, staff engaged the services of a planning consultant to prepare the plans and specifications for the two major site improvement projects consisting of vehicular accessways and parking areas at the ranch area and near the tree farm. As part of this process, CalTrans and the San Mateo County Planning Department were consulted to ensure compliance with their requirements. Unfortunately, the design alternatives for the vehicular access to the ranch area have proven to be unacceptable due to potential environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated. As a result, staff and the consultant have spent nearly two months investigating alternatives to the proposed ranch area access. We are now requesting that the Use and Management Plan be amended to reflect the changes recommended herein. In addition, you are asked to approve the design plans for both the ranch area and Skyline Boulevard (tree farm) access improvements as presented to you at the meeting. Discussion: The following discussion focuses on the planning issues surrounding the two planned accessways and parking areas (see attached diagram) . A. Ranch Area Parking/Access The Master Plan proposed developing the ranch area into a highly visible visitor use facility which would ultimately include an environmental education center, an outdoor classroom and display area, a nearby whole-access trail, and a group picnic site. This level of development required improved vehicular access from Skyline Boulevard and a parking lot to be located within the immediate area of the buildings . The Master Plan suggested that the access improve- ments to the ranch be two-fold; namely, that 1) the existing ranch R-86-84 Page two entrance be redesigned to provide safer access which would be used on weekdays only when Skyline traffic flows are low, and 2) a connecting road be constructed between the ranch and the Skyline parking area (near the tree farm) to allow for controlled vehicular access to the ranch on weekends when the ranch entrance might be hazardous to use because of increased traffic on Skyline Boulevard. The Use and Management Plan and Proposition 18 grant project propose, with respect to the more immediate use of the ranch area, develop- ment of a display area utilizing an existing ranch structure, a whole access trail around Alpine Lake, improvement of the existing ranch entrance, a parking area near the buildings, and a connecting road from the Skyline parking area to the ranch. In addition, staff, with the assistance of 2M Associates (preparers of the Master Plan) , has been studying a proposal by the Skyline Historical Society to construct and manage an environmental/historical facility within the ranch area. The results of this study indicate that many aspects of the proposal could be compatible in terms of use so long as adequate access and parking are available in the area. Since access and parking to the ranch area are apparently the keys to developing eventually the more intensive uses of this area as called for in the Master Plan, the redesign of the ranch entrance off Skyline was emphasized. The plans were submitted to CalTrans , the agency responsible for issuing an encroachment permit for improvements to be made in the State's right-of-way. The project was denied, as it is their opinion that there is no way to provide safe public access at this point on Skyline Boulevard, even on a limited access basis. The problem centers around being able to access safely the driveway when approaching on Skyline Boulevard from the south and also when entering onto Skyline Boulevard in the northerly direction from the driveway. They would not consider a left hand turn lane on or near the adjacent curve in the highway, nor did they feel signage that restricted ingress and egress to southbound traffic only could significantly reduce the hazard. The possibility of moving the entrance northerly away from the curve was also ruled out because of potential conflicts and confusion with the existing Alpine Road intersection. It was their opinion. ,. and staff concurred, that even if the entrance were improved, visitors could not be expected to be familiar with the potential ingress and egress hazard and to enter and exit only in the southerly direc- tion. It should be noted that poor access conditions have been called to our attention by our Rangers and docents who have been using this entrance on a regular basis for the past two years. Concurrent with resolving this dilemma, the engineering study for the secondary access to the ranch, i.e. , the connecting road from the Skyline Boulevard parking area (near the tree farm) , indicated that the resulting grading would cause a severe negative visual impact on the hillside above the proposed Skyline Boulevard parking area. This hillside is within the Skyline Scenic Corridor, an area where the proposed cuts , fills, and switchbacks would not be acceptable. To meet County road standards , the road would need to be 15 feet wide and, because of the steep slopes , the vertical roadside cut could be in excess of 10 feet. R-86-84 Page three Since the primary and secondary access routes were considered undesirable or prohibited, the planning consultant was directed to explore an alternative access off Alpine Road. Two routes were investigated, both of which would partially encircle Alpine Lake. The first, a proposed road extending from the approximate location of the existing stile on Alpine Road to the paved road below the outlet of the lake, was eliminated from consideration because of the close proximity to the lake and subsequent visibility and traffic noise. The second was a road alignment extending from a knoll located approximately 200 feet south of the stile on Alpine Road, and extending around the north end of the lake and connecting to the existing driveway leading to the ranch. This approach, which is 1160 feet in length, would require a significant amount of grading and landscaping to reduce the visual impacts from the lake- shore. Although the visual impacts of such a road can be mitigated to a large extent by landscape screening, the potential noise impacts cannot be sufficiently mitigated, according to our planning consultant. Solid wall baffling is the only effective method to reduce traffic noise. In this proposal the already existing traffic noise from Alpine Road and Skyline Boulevard would be com- pounded by the fact that vehicles coming from Page Mill Road and Skyline Boulevard would pass the lake twice, once going south on Alpine Road and again using the drive around the lake. In addition, vehicles leaving the site would be accelerating up the incline of the proposed driveway to Alpine Road, which would intensify noise levels. This undesirable traffic noise associated with visitors entering and exiting the ranch area would heavily impact the proposed use at Alpine Lake. Both the Master Plan and the Use and Management Plan propose a whole access trail and environmental education pro- gram to be implemented at the Lake. A planning consultant, Dr. Sam McGinnis , has recently completed a biotic survey and plans for an environmental education program which is designed to convey an appreciation to visitors of the unique attributes of the area, in particular the fishery and wildlife habitat. To achieve this , the plan calls for various enhancements to the lake and the immediate area surrounding it, as well as the development of observation blinds and an environmental study facility located on the shoreline. The plan is thus directed towards preserving the natural characteristics of the area and actively managing the area for the improvement of wildlife habitat and the fishery. In resolving the emerging conflicts between use of the ranch area and the lake resulting from anticipated traffic problems, staff took the position that the preservation and enhancement of the lake environment took a higher priority over that of intensifying the use of the ranch area. De-emphasizing the use of the ranch area then eliminates the need for the access drive around the lake and the parking area near the buildings. In this scenario, the ranch area would be designated a walk-in area where portions would remain a Ranger station, while other portions would be set aside for displays and a visitor contact facility. Although this resolves the traffic impact on the lake, it does leave the problem of providing sufficient, parking to accommodate visitors wishing to access the environmental education facilities at the lake. R-86-84 Page four Staff proceeded to investigate alternative access and parking which would relate well to the lake area and also provide access to the nearby trails. Concurrent to this investigation, staff was in the process of analyzing potential site use on the adjacent Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in relationship to the proposed acquisi- tion of the Peters ' property. It was realized that any parking area developed near Alpine Lake could ultimately accommodate both the lake and the Russian Ridge trail system. As a result, staff and the planning consultant have selected a site at the southeast end of Russian Ridge Preserve which appears to require minimal grading, has good vehicle access , is immediately opposite the entry stile to Skyline Ridge, and is located in a depression below the line-of-sight of motorists on Skyline Boulevard and Alpine Road. It is within 500 feet of the lake and one-third of a mile from the ranch area. The only negative aspect to developing this parking area is that it would require visitors wishing to access the lake and ranch area to cross over Alpine Road. The road at this point is straight with excellent line-of-sight, and traffic is relatively slow due to the close proximity to the Skyline Boulevard inter- section. The parking area could accommodate 25 vehicles with the ability to expand. This proposal will be returned to you for more detailed review of its benefits to public use of Russian Ridge Pre- serve when the Russian Ridge Preserve is reviewed in the upcoming months. We are asking, however, that you tentatively amend the Russian Ridge Plan to accommodate this parking facility at this time. Unfortunately, this proposed parking area cannot adequately accommo- date the physically limited because the trail extending from the :) parking area to the lake would have to be lengthened from 500 feet to 3000 feet to meet grade requirements. Since whole-access use of the lake area is an important element of the grant project, it is imperative that a whole-access parking area be provided adjacent to the lake. This can be accomplished by modifying the proposed access route which was to encircle the lake by terminating the road at the north end of the lake , providing asmall parking area behind a berm and narrowing the access road to one lane. The access and parking would then be signed for the physically limited only, which would minimize traffic. As part of the existing Proposition 18 project, one observation blind and the whole-access trail, which encircles the lake and extends to the ranch area, would be constructed. In addition, the physically limited parking area having five parking spaces would be developed at the north end of the lake. Non-restricted public parking will continue to be attainable at the roadside pullouts at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Alpine Road during this stage. In the second stage, which would correspond to the second stage grant appli- cation for Proposition 18 funds (this item is also on the September 24 , 1986 agenda) , staff will propose expanding the environmental education program at Alpine Lake to include an environmental study facility and a second observation blind, and to construct the parking area at Russian Ridge. The environmental education program at Alpine Lake would be implemented in stages in an effort to avoid over-burdening the resource itself and to allow for the development of adequate parking to accommodate the anticipated use of the facility. The study facility will be a R-86-84 Page five shelter of sorts (platform, walls and roof) but will be designed in such a way that it could be later developed into a more formal interpretive facility as outlined in Dr. McGinnis ' plan. Amended Use and Mana2ement Plan Recommendations (Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve) An accezz dAiveway and 5 vehicZe pa king area Witt be con6tkucted neat Atpine Lake to accommodate the physicaUy timited. The dAiveway wiU be posted at AJ-pine Road testticting use to those who have the apptwpAiate State identiji- cation tequiAed and as used in others pubtic paAking aAeas Amended Use and Management Plan-Recommendations (Russian Rid 02exI Space Preserve) (See Report R-83-35 dated August 11, 1983) 2. A 25 vehicle paAking Jac City wiU be con6tAucted at the ea,6texnmo,6t cotneA o6 the Puz eAve adjacent to Af-pine Road pkimatity to z eAve the Jacititia on the adjacent Skytine Ridge Open Space PxezeAve. StaJJ witt )tetu&n with the &eta- tionship oA the tot to the Ru.6.6ian Ridge RtezeAve at the next �otmat Use and Management Plan %eview. _B. Skyline Boulevard Access/Parking (Tree Farm Area) The access and parking plans for the tree farm area are much less complicated than those for the ranch area. The only modification that has occurred from the Master Plan is that the entrance drive off Skyline Boulevard has been relocated a few hundred feet to the west in order to increase the line-of-sight. Preliminary review by CalTrans has indicated the necessity for incorporating a- left hand turn lane on Skyline Boulevard, which was anticipated and budgeted for. Inside the entrance the driveway will parallel Skyline Boulevard to the northerly border of the tree farm where the twenty-five vehicle parking area is planned. The specific location which happens to be within the tree farm boundaries was chosen to minimize grading and visual impacts from the highway. It will require the purchase or exchange of approximately two to three acres of the tree farm. The connecting road between this parking area and the ranch area has been discussed in terms of vehicular access , in Section A, Ranch Area Access/Parking. As a proposed roadway, it was eliminated from con- sideration because of its severe visual impact within the Skyline Scenic Corridor. As a trail, though, there is more flexibility in alignment and less grading to occur, which would significantly reduce the potential visual impacts. The trail could be located further to the north within the forested area, thereby taking it more out of view from the Skyline Boulevard corridor. In addition, the graded cuts and fills would be reduced because of the 15 foot road width would be reduced to an 8 foot trail width. The narrower width would also reduce the overall length of the trail by up to 500 feet because of increased flexibility in trail layout within the numerous drainages . It should be noted that this proposed trail is not designed to accommo- date the physically limited, as it was conceived in the Master Plan and Use and Management Plan. An attempt was made to lay out the trail for whole-access use, but in order to keep the grades below the R-86-84 Page six required 5%, the number of switchbacks doubled and the length of trail approached 2-1/2 miles, making it an unreasonable length for most whole-access users. The ranch area will remain accessible to the physically limited from the proposes designated parking area adjacent to Alpine Lake. Amended Use and Management Recommendations Veen-the-parkinq-areas-te A connecting tuit wiU be constkucted between the panLking aAea (located in the tee JaAm) and the tanch area. The tAaif- wiU be 8 Jeet in width and wiU .6eAve 'hikeu, eque,6ttians and bicycti6t6. 2. Staff will pursue an agreement with the tree farm lessee to purchase or trade the 211to .13 acres of tree farm needed to develop the parking area along the northerly boundary of the farm. SK YLINE RIDGE \` N SPACE PRESE VE PARKING AREA WHOL ACCESS , 9TRY & PARKING /:,-, g3ERVATI h,BLINDSlHOLE '�� \� ACCESS \\ RANGER STATION E \` \ -,TRAIL DISPLAY AREA ` `! ENVIRONMENTAL STUD-- FACILITY CONNECTING-TRAIL PARKING AREA TREE FARM 1 \V6 <11 \ TAT 1 R-86-85 (Meeting 86-22 '1416 OF Sept. 24 , 1986) I . MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 16 , 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner; G. Smith, Consultant SUBJECT: Proposed 1984 Bond Act Grant Application for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Development Project Phase I - Stage Two Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Regional Competitive Program of the California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984 for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Development Project (Phase I - Stage Two) . Introduction: The California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984 (Bond Act) provided $370 million in bonds for improving existing parks and allocated $150 million of this amount for five grant programs to local agencies . One of these, The Regional Competitive Program, has $25 million available for the 1986-1987 fiscal year, including $5 ,327 ,000 for Region 4 , the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Only development projects are eligible , preferably those serving urban popu- lations. Applications are due October 1, 1986, with the State making its final selections of funded projects by March 1, 1987 . Last year, the District applied for funding through the California Park and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984 for a grant of $392 ,500 for Phase I - Stage One development at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The Skyline Ridge project was awarded $300 ,000 by the State, and $24 ,000 was pledged by the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) . (See Attachment "A" for Phase I - Stage One Cost Analysis . ) This year the total amount of the Phase I - Stage Two development pro- ject is $355 ,700 of which staff is recommending submittal of a Bond Act grant application in the amount of $306,500. This would fund another major part of Phase I improvements of the Master Plan. The District and POST would also participate in funding portions of Phase I - Stage Two over the next three years. POST staff has been involved in preparing the grant project and is supportive of the elements outlined for funding. A. Description of the Skyline Ridge _p y e dge Open Space Preserve Development Project This grant proposal seeks funds to help implement Phase I - Stage Two of the Development Plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The major thrust of the project is to provide expanded access and recreational opportunities to the public. Providing the expanded facilities as outlined in this proposal will increase Preserve visibility within the service area and encourage public involvement R-86-85 Page two in subsequent aspects of the development. Meeting the needs of the physically limited is another major District goal addressed in this proposal. By offering basic parking and trailhead areas to facilitate increased access and by offering a variety of other recreational opportunities, the visitor is provided an enjoyable, rewarding, memorable, and safe stay at the Preserve. B. Proposed Elements of Grant Project to be Funded by State Parking Three new parking areas with access roads will be added in Stage Two development. Preliminary engineering and landscape design are included within the scope of these projects, as well as actual construction. 1. A parking area near Alpine Reservoir will be developed for 25 cars with room for future expansion. This parking facility will not only service the Alpine Reservoir environmental education program but also the ranch area and Skyline Trail . It will be located directly north of Alpine Road in the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. (See report R-86-84 dated September 16, 1986) 2 . A whole-access parking area near Horseshoe Reservoir will be designed for 10 to 15 cars . This parking area will provide physically limited access to the Horseshoe Loop Trail. The access road to the parking lot will extend southerly from the main entry road off Skyline Boulevard. 3. An equestrian parking lot will be designed for 15 to 20 vehicles with trailers . This parking area will provide equestrian access to a large network of trails not only on the Skyline Ridge Preserve but adjacent preserves as well. Access will be via a roadway extending easterly from the main entry road off Skyline Boulevard. To ensure vehicular control, split-rail fences will parallel each access road and surround each parking lot. The fence along one side of the equestrian access road would be set back to permit overflow parking for special events such as equestrian trail rides . Signage Turning and speed signs will be installed on Alpine Road near the proposed parking lot in accordance with CalTrans and County standards. The two new access roads near the main entry off Skyline Boulevard will have internal road signs. Visitor contact signs will show a map of the Preserve, its trail system, key facilities, and other visitor information and will be installed near all parking areas. Trail signs will be placed on all new trails . The intent within the Preserve is to avoid any unnecessary signage. Whole Access Trail These are trails designed for use by all segments of the public, but with special detail for access by the wheelchair user, senior citizen, the very young, and any other user requiring ease of access. R-86-85 Page four C. District Projects Horseshoe Reservoir Biotic Survey and Enhancement Plan A biotic survey and enhancement plan will be prepared for Horseshoe Reservoir, which will include the potential establishment of a fishing program. In improving the fishery, water quality will have to be emphasized. A planting program will be designed to reduce the rate of siltation of the reservoir caused by erosion from the tree farm. This will increase habitat values . The biotic survey will outline in more detail the nature of the existing fish population in the reservoir and recommendations for improving sport fishing in the reservoir . Horseshoe Reservoir Restoration (Implementation) As part of the initial habitat enhancement program for Horseshoe Reservoir, approximately 3 acres of the existing tree farm will be acquired from the lessee and added to the area around the reservoir which will be subject to restoration. Implementation of Alpine Reservoir Enhancement Plan The enhancement plan for Alpine Reservoir includes shoreline modifi- cations (earth removal and grading) to create a shallow bay. The bay will increase biotic variety and the potential for environmental education. Telephones Public telephones are included in response to requests by the Skyline community for public emergency facilities in the Preserve. Applications and Permits Applications and permits must be filed prior to construction of the three parking areas, piers at Horseshoe Reservoir, and the Environ- mental Study Facility and Stationary observation Platform at Alpine Reservoir-. Issuance of such permits may take approximately 2 to 6 months. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents will be prepared as soon as detailed plans are complete. Engineering Studies A detailed topographic survey and aerial of the Russian Ridge area at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Alpine Road will be necessary. A 25 car parking lot is proposed for this area. Signs, Fences and Gates Visitor contact signs showing a map of the Preserve, its trail system, key facilities and their locations, and other visitor information about use of the Preserve will be developed near all parking areas. Fences and gates will be installed where necessary for Preserve security and public safety. D. Proposed Peninsula Open Space Trust Projects Peninsula Open Space Trust will fund the major portion of the con- struction of the Environmental Study Facility at Alpine Reservoir to house an indoor environmental study area. (See Section B - Environmental Education Facilities - for more details. ) This facility will be a great asset to the environmental education programs of the District, relative not only to Skyline area preserves but R-86-85 Page five other public and private open lands as well in the midpeninsula area. E. Cost Analysis The following is an analysis of anticipated projects and cost estimates for implementing Phase I Stage Two of the Master Plan over the next three years. R-86-85 Page six Phase I - Stage Two F. Grant Proposal Construct parking lot and access road $ 40 ,000 near Horseshoe Reservoir (whole-Access) Construct Whole-Access trail (fishing piers and boardwalk) around Horseshoe Reservoir 50 ,000 Implementation of Horseshoe Reservoir Enhancement Plan 12,500 Equestrian vehicle-trailer parking lot and access road 65,000 Construct parking lot and access road near Alpine Reservoir 50,000 Construct picnic area near Horsehoe Reservoir 8,000 Environmental study facility - Alpine Reservoir (POST to contribute additional $20 ,000) 8 ,500 Stationary observation platform at Alpine Reservoir 12,500 Install restrooms 50 ,000 Install Preserve signs, fences and gates 10 ,000 Subtotal - funded by grant $306 ,500 Proposed POST Projects (Approved by POST Staff) Environmental Study Facility $ 20,000 Subtotal - funded by POST $ 20 ,000 Proposed MROSD Projects Horseshoe Reservoir biotic survey and Enhancement Plan $ 5 , 200 Horseshoe Reservoir restoration (implementation) 2 ,000 Implementation of Alpine Reservoir Enhancement Plan 5,000 Install telephones 5,500 Applications and permits 1, 500 Engineering--aerial, topo survey for parking 5,000 near Alpine Reservoir Signs, fences and gates 5 ,000 Subtotal - funded by District $ 29, 200 Total Project Cost $355,700 Grant proposal amount includes 10% Planning/Design cost ATTACHMENT 'A' Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Grant Proposal Phase I - Stage One COST ANALYSIS Grant Proposal Improve entry at Ranch Area $ 7,500 Construct parking lot at Ranch Area 10, 000 Construct Skyline entry 100,000 Construct Skyline parking lot 50, 000 Construct Skyline Trail (service road) 75, 000 G-0_Q_-0 t_r UG t SkyliRke Tra_il (h!1rc4:REJ,"r4E11ftEj) 3 5 rg-G4 17 ,500 Construct Alpine Loop Trail (Whole Access) 15,000 install EestEeefas se ,^^^ not funded install telephenes 51 not funded Install signage 15,000 Install gates and fences 10 ,000 Bnhanee Herseshee Reservelr 4:9 ,5 E)0 not funded $392,500 $300,000 Proposed POST Projects (approved by POST staff) Construct observation blind or deck $ 7 ,000 Master Plan signs and brochure 5, 000 Alpine Loop Trail (Whole Access) 10 ,000 Picnic facility 2 ,000 $ 24 ,000 Proposed MROSD Projects Engineering--parking and roads $ 30 ,000 Engineering--topo survey, aerial 15,000 Engineering--water system 10 ,000 Engineering--septic system 10 ,000 Permits 1,500 Landscaping materials 11000 Helicopter pad 5,000 Fire truck access 5 ,000 $ 77 , 500 SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE. PRESEkVL _ PARKING AREA P / I —STAGE I GRANT PROJECTS --- 2 - STAGE 2 GRANT PROJECTS WHO L �Fc ESS J I -ENTRY 6 PARKINGI., N r 1 / "OgSERVATIQN BLINDS. ,,;,;•'• 1 / 1 1 HOLE\ `<; / ACCESS \ RANGER STATION G �• -.TRAILI DISPLAY AREA I `} ENV,IRONMENTAL STUD\- \ FACILITY , �� ♦♦� 0\ \ 10\ •� �, c?•�f'� \ ♦�♦CONNEC ING.,TRA1L1 PARKING AREA \\ _ 11 I 1 r , � 1 ♦�^�.•-♦ I � �` \ TREE FARM / �\ "WHOLE ACCESS� II ENTRY/PARKING \ yRTF \ m � i I►.lr EQUESTRIAN PARK I NG i P PICNIC AREA, l p. 13 00 WHOLE ACCESS \� \ ) > > / •� ;;: TRAIL/E>•E•RS=X N\ _ i 00, I RESOLUTION NO. 86-55 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE REGIONAL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR SKYLINE RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Phase I - Stage Two) WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Park and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984 , which provides funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for developing facilities for public recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the state, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications before submission of said applications to the state; and WHEREAS, said applications contain assurances that the applicant must comply with; and WHEREAS, the applicant agency will enter into an agreement with the State of California for development rehabilitation or restoration of the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for 1984 state grant assistance for the above project; and 2. Certifies that said agency understands the assurances and certifi- cation in the application; and 3. Certifies that said agency has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and if the project is selected for state grant funding; 4. Certifies that said organization will provide construction plans and specifications to the state within one year of the appropriation of funds under this program and will commence work immediately after state approval; and 5 . Appoints the General Manager or Assistant General Manager as agent of the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including but not limited to applications , agreements, amendments , payment requests, and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the afore- mentioned project. R-86-86 (Meeting 86-22 AA� September 24 , 1986) Kc MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 19 , 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Disposition of Upper House at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Recommendation: I recommend, based on your previous decision to retain the entire upper Rancho San Antonio Open -Space Preserve structure, that you approve plans and authorize solicitation of bids to complete work to divide the upper house into a duplex structure to serve both as a Ranger residence and enterprise dwelling. If you do not wish to proceed with this proposal but wish to retain the structure at this time as a single unit, I request that reroofing be nonetheless approved. If you should de- cide to change your earlier decision and to retain only a smaller unit, reroofing would still be an immediate necessity. If you should decide that the structure should be demolished, demolition funds would be necessary. Introduction: At your meeting of May 14 , 1986 staff presented a plan of action to proceed with renovation and use of the two large residences at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (see memorandum M-86-53 dated May 9 , 1986 and report R-84-14 dated September 20 , 1984) . You approved commencing with architectural plans to complete the modification of the lower house into a duplex. You agreed with the staff recommendation to drop the idea of using the upper house as a multi-purpose facility. You decided that staff should only return with architectural options that kept the house intact (not reduced in size) . Staff 's recommendation was to divide the upper house into a duplex with a Ranger in residence in about a year in one part, and probably eventually a Ranger in the other part. In the interim the units would be enterprise rentals. Architect Kenzo Handa was hired immediately to complete the plans. Glenn Smith, the District 's Landscape Architect under contract, assisted Mr. Handa with landscape and site work. The plans will be presented to you for your perusal at your September 24 , 1986 meeting. Discussion: The following is a summary of the estimated costs of two options that would keep the house intact And for reference the costs of reduction in size and demolition. A. Remodel existing structure into a duplex as shown on plans , including landscaping and site restoration $ 21,400 New roof 10 ,000 TOTAL $ 31,400 B. Fix up existing structure as large single family residence (this would preclude use R-86-86 Page Two as a Ranger residence) $ 5 ,000 New roof 10 ,000 TOTAL $ 15 ,000 C. Partial removal of southern wing and renovation of remaining structure including landscaping $ 12 ,500 New roof on portion remaining 8 ,000 TOTAL $ 10,500 D. Total demolition of building and renovation of site to natural area (this earlier figure is inconsistent with the demolition cost portion of option C, which is lower by com- parison) TOTAL $ 40000 You had indicated at your May 14 , 1986 meeting that you desired to retain the entire structure as a resource to be utilized. Open Space Management staff is interested in using the house for a Ranger residence as soon as feasible. Retaining the structure as a large single family house, while desirable as an enterprise rental structure, would not serve the Ranger residency interest. In any case, where the whole or a portion of the structure is retained, immediate roof repair is necessary to know the struc- ture will remain habitable this winter. Part of the structure is currently rented to tenants who work at Deer Hollow Farm. Funds currently budgeted in the Open Space Management Program and Enterprise Subprogram for renovation of the upper residence are $20 ,000 . The same fig- ure is available for the lower residence, and staff is proceeding with the division of the lower structure, as authorized, into a duplex to serve as a Ranger residence, enterprise structure, or for Deer Hollow Farm staff. R-86-83 A. (Meeting 86-22 '%I&# Sept. 24 , 1986) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 17, 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition manager; D. Hansen, Land Manager; D. Woods, Open Space Planner; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Proposed California Province of the Society of Jesus Property Addition to Kennedy Road Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the accompanying Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Lands of The California Province of the Society of Jesus) . I further recommend that you tentatively adopt the Interim Use and Manage- ment Plan recommendations contained in this report, including naming the property an addition to the Kennedy Road Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and that you indicate your intention to dedicate the property as open space. Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District currently has the opportunity to purchase 160 acres of land south of Kennedy Road and east of Limekiln Canyon (see attached map) . If acquired, the land would link two of the three areas of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve; namely, the Limekiln Canyon and Kennedy Road Areas. A. Description of the Site 1. Size, Location and Boundaries This 160 acre property is located approximately three miles east of Lexington Reservoir and 1. 3 miles south of Kennedy Road. The property is bounded by the southern border of the Kennedy Road Area to the north and the pending Luckenbach property acquisition to the south (see report R-86-75 dated September 3, 1986) . Private property bor- ders the subject property to the east and west. 2. Topography, Geology and Vegetation This property contains a portion of the ridge which extends from the upper reaches of the Kennedy Road Area to Mt. El Sombroso located southeast of the subject property. The high point is 2628 feet, R-86-83 Page two centrally located within the property. A second ridge forks from the main ridge toward the southwest. This ridge eventually leads to the Limekiln Canyon Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The ridge system on the property separates the property into three watershed systems: Limekiln Canyon to the west, Soda Springs Canyon to the south, and the Pheasant Creek watershed to the north and east. Plant life on the site consists of dense old growth chaparral com- munities on the exposed sideslopes and ridgetops . Typical plants include chamise, ceanothus, and manzanita. The cooler and damper side canyons nurture dense stands of California bay laurel trees. The transition zone from the chaparral communities to the bay tree stands also contains a few oak trees. B. Current Use and Development Development on the property is limited to a ridgetop road system. The property contains a continuation of the road from the Kennedy Road Area which follows the main ridgeline southeast through the subject property, continuing on to Mt. El Sombroso. The second road on the property fol- lows the secondary ridge to the southwest. This trail crosses private property next to the subject property but eventually leads to the Lime- kiln Canyon Area of the Preserve and the trail to Priest Rock. Wildlife value is high on the property due to the variety of plant communities on site. C. Planning Considerations The property is located in unincorporated Santa Clara County within the Los Gatos Sphere of Influence. The property is zoned Hillside (HS) . Acquisition of the parcel for open space purposes conforms with the General Plans of both Santa Clara County and the Town of Los Gatos. The Santa Clara County Trails and Pathways Plan, revised in May 1982, identifies a proposed trail corridor extending from Kennedy Road to Mt. El Sombroso and from Kennedy Road to Lexington Reservoir via Limekiln Canyon. Both trails could traverse this property. The parcel has a low to moderate rating on the District' s Master Plan map, a composite system of rating the suitability of land as open space. D. Potential Use and Management The property should be maintained as a natural area to protect the integrity of the watershed. The site could play an integral role in the regional trail system planned by the County for this area. E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations 1. Boundary plaques will be placed where appropriate. Cost is estimated at $15 with funding included in fiscal year 1986 - 1987 budget. 2. The gate and stile currently located on the northerly boundary of the property will be moved to the southerly boundary of adjacent property in which the District holds a half interest. Cost is esti- mated at $200, and funding will be included in fiscal year 1986 - 1987 budget Preparation. R-86-83 Page three F. Dedication I recommend you indicate your intention to dedicate this property as open space, reserving the right to allow for the possibility of the transfer of density rights on all or a portion of the property. While the rest of Kennedy Road Area is not dedicated at this time, staff feels that any transfer or sale of District property might only occur on the lower portions of the Kennedy Road Area, and with the ability to transfer density rights retained for this property, it should be dedi-- cated in December and remain in open space for perpetuity. Lands con- tiguous to this property in the Limekiln Canyon Area are dedicated. The subject property is similar in elevation and natural aspect to the upper Limekiln Canyon lands. At the time the next annual dedicated lands report is presented to you, we will be suggesting additional upper elevation Kennedy Road Area acreage for dedication. G. Naming This property should become an addition to the Kennedy Road Area of the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. It should be noted that this addition connects the Limekiln Canyon Area with the Kennedy Road Area, raising a naming issue which will be addressed during the next Use and Manage- ment Plan review for the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, H. Terms The Agreement to Purchase Real Property, attached to the accompanying Resolution, represents a standard District form of agreement and stipu- lates the terms of the sale. A cash payment of $320, 000 ($2,000 per acre) would be required at close of escrow. The funds for this purchase would come from the 1986 Promissory Note Issue and be charged against the New Land Purchases budget category. r i � � i I �• _ goy.- � _�--,-r-. Raw 00 `• �vR� t• +' ��.^- �. � � 75 I Fay - �- Easement` NL arrim �.ry� �,�f ���/3 BN.� 1iI a� •s ,g 4 ROAD ARF,AE" .a. oposea Acquisition !: 160 acresry- I-M- AREA i1 - � � — Pending %1 r T �'7 4q Acquisition ��, �t I oo c xh `- oe_77Zllno 1 r,_ Pv .. b�.., s-s .- .. ��• `C lose -4• �3z z o �Ja� ly co tl•I I d Pampbell Z... e 3ratoga -J o,Setlro x��E,y,,.R Los Gatos iALMADEN 5\. � \V OUKRSILVER S "LEXIMOTON RES. OUADALU>E GUra•t-2"J (ty- f' RES.WATER 7— 't.2 e azi NORTHWEST PART OF SIERR.-, AZUL HATER REC.AREA RFC.AREA I � • 2 ,y_�y \ Rso•,c.''.Ne OPEN SPACE PRESER':r; C .ngrAltr Alma - `Red"W •Aldercrolt r J .-thee r i Estates Twin Creek _ Z, " — ido th �' 1 2000 ' Y RESOLUTION NO. 86-56 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PUR- CHASE REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS OF THE CALIFORNIA PROVI14CE OF THE SOCIETY OF JESU S) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Agreement to Purchase Real Property between The California Province of the Society of Jesus, a California Corpora- tion and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. 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 of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5000 to cover the cost of title insur- ance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Five. The sum of $320 ,000 is hereby ordered to be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1986 Promissory Nate Fund for this purchase. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PUR- CHASE REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS OF THE CALIFOP.IQIA PROVINCE OF THE SOCIETY OF' JESUS) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Agreement to Purchase Real Property between The California Province of the Society of Jesus, a California Corpora- tion and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. 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 of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $5000 to cover the cost of title insur- ance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Five. The sum of $320 ,000 is hereby ordered to be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1986 Promissory Note Fund for this purchase. I i AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY This Agreement is made and entered into by and between THE CALIFORNIA PROVINCE OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS, a California Corporation (herein- after "Seller") , and MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a Public District formed pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Division 5 of the California Public Resources Code (hereinafter "District") . RECITALS WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of certain real property ("the Property") containing approximately 160 acres and located in the County of Santa Clara, State of California; being more particularly described in the property description attached to the Preliminary Title Report Number 1-6918, dated January 18 , 1980 from First American Title Guaranty Company, said Report being attached hereto as Exhibit "All and incor- porated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, District was organized as a public agency to acquire real and personal property for public park, recreation, conservation and open space purposes in the San Francisco Midpeninsula area; and WHEREAS, the Property has natural beauty, open space and recreational value currently of interest to District; and WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell and District desires to purchase the Property for the consideration and on the terms and conditions here- inafter set forth. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: Agreement to Purchase Real Property page 2 1. Purchase and Sale. Seller does hereby agree to sell to District and District hereby agrees to purchase from Seller the Property upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. Purchase Price. The total purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property shall be Three Hundred Twenty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($320,000.00) , which shall be paid in cash at the "Closing" as defined in Section 3 hereof. 3. Escrow. Promptly upon execution of this Agreement, in accordance with Section 9 herein, an escrow shall be opened at First American Title Guaranty Company, 329 South San Antonio Rd. , #8, Los Altoa, CA 94022, (415) 941,-3220 or other title company acceptable to District (hereinafter "Escrow Holder") through which the purchase and sale of the Property shall be consummated. A fully executed copy of this Agreement shall be deposited with Escrow Holder to serve as escrow instructions to Escrow Holder; provided that the parties shall execute P such additional supplementary or customary escrow instructions as the Escrow Holder may reasonably require. This Agreement may be amended or supplemented by explicit additional escrow instructions signed by the parties, but the printed portion of such escrow instruc- tions shall not supersede any inconsistent provisions contained herein. Escrow Holder is hereby appointed and instructed to deliver, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the documents and monies to be deposited into the escrow as herein provided, with the fol- lowing terms and conditions to apply to said escrow: (a) The time provided for in the escrow for the close thereof shall be on or before the expiration of thirty (30) days following execution of this Agreement by both Seller and District; provided, however, that the parties may, by written agreement, extend the time for Closii1g. The term "Closing" as used herein shall be deemed to be the date when Escrow Holder c,° >.Ises the Grant Deed (as defined below) to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County. Agreeemnt to Purchase Real Property Page 3 M Seller and District shall, during the escrow period, execute any and all documents and perform any and all acts reason- ably necessary or appropriate to consummate the purchase and sale pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (c) Seller shall deposit into the escrow on or before the Closing an executed and recordable Grant Deed, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference, covering the Property as described in said Exhibit "A" . W District shall deposit into the escrow, on or before the Closing: (i) The required Certificate of Acceptance for the Grant Deed, duly executed by District and to be dated as of the Closing; (ii) District 's check payable to Escrow Holder in the amount of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($320,000.00) . (e) District shall pay for the escrow fees , the ALTA Standard Policy of Title Insurance (if required by District) and all recording costs and fees. All other costs or expenses not otherwise provided for in this Agreement shall be apportioned or allocated between District and Seller in the manner customary in Santa Clara County. All current property taxes on the Property shall be pro-rated through escrow between District and Seller as of the Closing based upon the latest available tax information using the customary escrow procedures. (f) Seller shall cause First American Title Guaranty Company, 329 South San Antonio Rd. , #8 , Los Altos, CA 94022, or other title company acceptable to District, to be prepared and committed to deliver to District standard coverage ALTA Standard Policy of Title Insurance, dated as of the Closing, insuring District in the amount of $320,000 for the Property showing title to the Property vested in fee simple in District, subject only to: (i) current real property taxes; R-86-85 Page three One new whole access trail is proposed as part of this project. It will encircle Horseshoe Reservoir and will give access to two piers. These piers may provide fishing opportunities in the future. In some areas along the reservoir a boardwalk system with handrails will be required for ease of access . As in the case of the whole-access parking areas, this trail will add greatly to the whole-access facilities to be found within the Skyline Boulevard corridor. Enhancement of Horseshoe Reservoir An enhancement plan for Horseshoe Reservoir which is being prepared by the District will be implemented. The immediate edges of Horseshoe Reservoir and the two drainage areas which feed it will be improved with additional freshwater marsh and riparian plantings . This planting program will reduce the rate of siltation in the reservoir caused by erosion from the tree farm, and also increase habitat values. Species to be planted include, but are not limited to: Scirpus spp. , Cares spp. , Alnus Rhombifolia, Salix laciole2is, and Sambuscus mexicana. In addition to plantings, drainage problems will be alleviated by use of catch basins, dissipators , and other means . Picnic Area A picnic area is planned on the oak-covered knoll above Horseshoe Reservoir. Although the District has not traditionally provided picnic facilities, this proposed picnic area will be on the most highly emphasized and developed District site. The picnic area was included in the Master Plan approved last year. Environmental Education Facilities 1. An Environmental Study Facility will be located on the Alpine Reservoir shoreline. Partial funding (POST to principally fund) is being requested to construct a building which will house an indoor environmental study area where classes of children, particularly, can be sheltered from the weather. Although the initial building will provide only basic shelter for classroom activity, future possibilities include the addition of environmental displays and solar heating capa- bilities for interior spaces. The building placement will take into account both solar orientation and environmental concerns . 2. A stationary observation platform is planned along the shoreline at Alpine Reservoir. This facility will provide an area for bird viewing and for contemplation of the reservoir and its surroundings. Future plans could include a roof shelter for the platform to permit all-season use. Restrooms Two restrooms are included in the Stage Two development plans . The first restroom will be centrally located near Alpine Reservoir and the Environmental Study Facility. It will be accessible from both the parking areas near Alpine Reservoir and from the ranch area. The second restroom will be located near the Horseshoe Reservoir whole-access parking lot and trailhead. The restroom facilities will serve not only Skyline Ridge users but also hikers and bicyclists within the general Skyline Boulevard corridor. Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 4 (ii) the listed exception number 1 set forth in said Preliminary Title Report attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; (iii) those additional title exceptions as may be acceptable to District. In the event District disapproves of any additional title exceptions and Seller is unable to remove any District disapproved exceptions before the time set forth for the Closing, District shall have the right either: (i) to terminate the escrow provided for herein (after giving written notice to Seller of such disapproved exceptions and affording Seller at least twenty (20) days to remove such exceptions) and then Escrow Holder and Seller shall, upon District' s direction, return to the parties depositing the same, all monies and documents theretofore delivered to Escrow Holder or; (ii) to close the escrow and consum- mate the purchase of the Property. (g) Escrow Holder shall, when all required funds and instru- ments have been deposited into the escrow by the -appropriate parties and when all other conditions to Closing have been fulfilled cause the Grant Deed and attendant Certificate of Acceptance to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County. Upon the Closing, Escrow Holder shall cause to be delivered to District the original of the policy of title insurance required herein, and to Seller Escrow Holder' s check for the full purchase price of the Property (less Seller's portion of the expenses described in Section 3 (e) ) , and to District or Seller, as the case may be, all other documents or instruments which are to be delivered to them. In the event the escrow terminates as provided herein, Escrow Holder shall return all monies, documents or other things of value desposited in the escrow to the party depositing the same. 4. Rights and Liabilities of the Parties in the Event of Termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated and escrow is cancelled for any reason, all parties shall be excused from any further obligations hereunder, except as otherwise provided herein. Upon any Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 5 such termination of escrow, all parties hereto shall be jointly and severally liable to Escrow Holder for payment of its title and escrow cancellation charges (subject to rights of subrogation against any party whose fault may have caused such termination of escrow) , and each party expressly reserves any other rights and remedies which it may have against any other party by reason of a wrongful termina- tion or failure to close escrow. 5. Leases or Occupancy of Premises. Seller warrants that there exist no oral or written leases or rental agreements affecting all or any portion of the subject property. Seller further warrants and agrees to hold District free and harmless and to reimburse Dis- trict for any and all costs, liability, loss, damage or expense, including costs for legal services, occasioned by reason of any such lease or rental agreement of the property being acquired by District, including but not limited to claims for relocation benefits and/or payments pursuant to California Government Code Section 7260 et seg. Seller understands and agrees that the provisions of this paragraph shall survive the close of escrow and the recordation of any Grant Deed (s) . 6. Seller' s Representations and Warranties. For the purpose of consummating the sale and purchase of the Property in accordance herewith, Seller represents and warrants to District that as of the date this Agreement is fully executed and as of the date of Closing: 6. 01 Authority. Seller has the full right, power a:-td authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform the transactions contemplated hereunder. 6. 02 Valid and Binding Agreements. This Acl � eement and all other documents delivered by Seller to District now or at the Closing have been or will be duly authorized and executed and delivered by Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 6 Seller and are legal, valid and binding obligations of Seller suf- ficient to convey to District the Property described therein, and are enforceable in accordance with their respective terms and do not violate any provisions of any agreement to which Seller is a party or by which Seller may be bound or any articles, bylaws or corporate resolutions of Seller. 6. 03 Good Title. Seller has and at the Closing date shall have good, marketable and indefeasible fee simple title to the Prop- erty, and the interests therein to be conveyed to District hereunder, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances of any type whatsoever and free and clear of any recorded or unrecorded option rights or purchase rights or any other right, title or interest held by any third party except for the exceptions permitted under the express terms hereof, and Seller shall forever indemnify and defend District from and against any claims made by any third party which are based upon any inaccuracy in the foregoing representations. 7. Miscellaneous Provisions. 7. 01 Choice of Law. The internal laws of the State of Cali- fornia, regardless of any choice of law principles, shall govern the validity of this Agreement, the construction of its terms and the interpretation of the rights and duties of the parties. 7. 02 Attorneys' Fees. If either party hereto incurs any expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, in connection with any action or proceeding instituted by reason of any default or alleged default of the other party hereunder, the party prevailing in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the other party reasonable expenses and attorneys ' fees in the amount determined by the Court, whether or not such action or proceeding goes to final judgment. In the event of a settlement or final judg- ment in which neither party is awarded all of the relief prayed for, the prevailing party as determined by the Court shall be entitled to recover from the other party reasonable expenses and attorneys ' fees. Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 7 7 . 03 Amendment and Waiver. The parties hereto may by mutual written agreement amend this Agreement in any respect. Any party hereto may: (i) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations of the other party;, (ii) waive any inaccuracies in representations and warranties made by the other party contained in this Agreement or in any documents delivered pursuant hereto; (iii) waive compliance by the other party with any of the covenants con- tained in this Agreement or the performance of any obligations of the other party; or (iv) waive the fulfillment of any condition that is precedent to the performance by such party of any of its obliga- tions under this Agreement. Any agreement on the part of any party for any such amendment, extension or waiver must be in writing. 7 .04 Rights Cumulative. Each and all of the various rights, powers and remedies of the parties shall be considered to be cumula- tive with and in addition to any other rights, powers and remedies which the parties may have at law or in equity in the event of the breach of any of the terms of this Agreement. The exercise or par- tial exercise of any right, power or remedy shall neither constitute the exclusive election thereof nor the waiver of 'Ainy other right, power or remedy available to such party. 7 . 05 Notices. All notices, consents, waivers or demands of any kind which either party to this Agreement may be required or may desire to serve on the other party in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and may be delivered by personal service or sent by telegraph or cable or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage thereon fully prepaid. All such com- munications shall be addressed as follows : Seller: California Province of the Society of Jesus Jesuit Provincial Residence 300 College Avenue P.O. Box 519 Los Gatos, CA 95031 (408) 354-6143 Attn: Reverend John M. Martin, S.J. Treasurer Copy To: William J. Turner, Esq. Turner & Mulcare 1510 West Cape Drive, Suite 307 San Mateo, CA 94404 Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 8 District: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Old Mill Office Center Building C, Suite 135 201 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 94040 Attn: Herbert Grench, General Manager (415) 949-5500 Copy To: Stanley R. Norton, Esq. 407 Sherman Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 (415) 324-1366 If sent by telegraph or cable, a confirmed copy of such telegraphic or cabled notice shall promptly be sent by mail (in the manner pro- vided above) to the addressee. Service of any such communication made only by mail shall be deemed complete on the date of actual deliv- ery as shown by the addressee' s registry or certification receipt or at the expiration of the third (3rd) business day after the date of mailing, whichever is earlier in time. Either party hereto may from time to time, by notice in writing served upon the other as aforesaid, designate a different mailing address or a different person to which such notices or demands are thereafter to be addressed or delivered. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall excuse either party from giving oral notice to the other when prompt notification is appro- priate, but any oral notice given shall not satisfy the requirement of written notice as provided in this Section. 7 . 06 Disclaimer of Representations. District and Seller agree that, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, neither Seller, nor any of its employees, representatives, or agents has made any representations, warranties or agreements as to any matters con- cerning the Property which are not contained in this Agreement, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the con- dition of the improvements thereon, or the fitness of the Property or such improvements for any use intended by District. Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 9 7 . 07 Severability. If any of the provisions of this Agree- ment are held to be void or unenforceable by or as a result of a deter- mination of any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of which is binding upon the parties, the parties agree that such determination shall not result in the nullity or unenforceability of the remaining portions of this Agreement. The parties further agree to replace such void or unenforceable provisions which will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of the void or unenforceable provisions. 7. 08 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in sepa- rate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed as an original, and when executed, separately or together, shall constitute a single original instrument, effective in the same manner as if the parties had executed one and the same instrument. 7. 09 Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision or condi- tion of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or be construed as, a fur- ther or continuing waiver of any such term, provision or condition or as a waiver of any other term, provision or condition of this Agreement. 7 .10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement is intended by the parties to be the final expression of their agreement; it embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto; it constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions thereof, and it supersedes any and all prior correspond- ence, conversations, negotiations, agreements or understandings relating` to the same subject matter. 7. 11 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each pro- vision of this Agreement in which time is an element. Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 10 7.12 Survival of Covenants. All covenants of District or Seller which are expressly intended hereunder to be performed in whole or in part after the Closing,- and all representations and warranties by either party to the other, shall survive the Closing and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns. 7. 13 Assignment. Except as expressly permitted herein, neither party to this Agreement shall assign its rights or obliga- tions under this Agreement to any third party without the prior written approval of the other party. 7 . 14 Further Documents and Acts. Each of the parties hereto agrees to execute and deliver such further documents and perform such other acts as may be reasonably necessary or appro- priate to consummate and carry into effect the transactions described and contemplated under this Agreement. 7. 15 Binding on Successors and Assigns . This Agreement and all of its terms , conditions and covenants are intended to be fully effective and binding, to the extent permitted by law, on the successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. 7. 16 Captions. Captions are provided herein for con- venience only and they form no part of this Agreement and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agree- ment, nor as evidence of the intention of the parties hereto. ' 7- 17 Pronoun References. In this Agreement, if it be appropriate, the use of the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, and the use of any gender shall include all other genders as appropriate. Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page .11 7. 16 Broker's Commission. Each party agrees to and does hereby indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all costs, liabilities, losses,- damages, claims, causes of action or proceedings which may result from any broker, agent or finder, licensed or otherwise, claiming through, under or by reason of the conduct of the indemnifying party in connection with this transaction. 8. Acceptance. Provided that this Agreement is executed by Seller and delivered to District on or before September 16 , 1986, District shall have until October 9, 1986 to accept and execute this Agreement and during said period this instrument shall consti- tute an irrevocable offer by Seller to sell and convey the Property to District for the consideration and under the terms and conditions herein set forth. As consideration for the tender of said offer District has paid and Seller acknowledges receipt of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10. 00) . Provided that this Agreement is accepted by District, this transaction shall close as soon as practicable in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Agreement to Purchase Real Property Page 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date sub- scribed hereinbelow. I DISTRICT: SELLER: MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE THE CALIFORNIA PROVINCE OF THE DISTRICT SOCIETY OF JESUS, a California Corporation APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: John M. Martin, S.J. , Treasurer Stanley Norton, District Counsel Date: ACCEPTED FOR RECOMMENDATION:O COMME ATION: 'M L. Craig Britton Land Acquisition Manager APPROVED AND ACCEPTED: President, Board of Directors ATTEST: District Clerk Date: s K A M E e .,c First American Title Guaranty Combany I MAIN OFFICE SUNNYVALE Q_ LOS ALTOS O CAMPBELL O WEST VALLEY 0 $75 North First St. 1053 Sunnyvale- 445 S.San Antonio Ad. 2020 South Bascom Ave. 4123 Blackford Ave San Jose.Cant Saratoga B4. Los A11os,Calif. CempbeN,Calif. Suite I00 �101� Sunnyvale. Calif. Phone 941-3320 phone 577-2992 Sao Joae. California ��� Phone 245-9661 Phone No. 24"611 PALO ALTO O ^UPERTINO 0 SARATOGA 0 BLOSSOM HILL 0 SW Hamilton Ave. 10370 So.Oe Ants Bird. 14440 Big Basin Way 495 Blossom WN fed. Paw Arco.Calif. Cupertino.Calif. Sarato ga.Calif- San Jose,GIN. Phone 326-5M Phone 252-7000 Phone S67-0567 Phone 2274111 a Mid Peninsula Regional Park District PRELIMINARY REPORT a 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 issued for Sole Use of a Los Altos, CA 94022 a Attention: Pat Starrett Your No. Our Order No. 1-6918 Form of Policy Coverage Requested: In response to the above referenced application for a policy of title insurance,this Company hereby reports that it is prepared to issue,or cause to be issued,as of the date hereof,a Policy of Title Insurance in the form specified above, describing the land and the estate or interest therein hereinafter set forth, insuring against loss which may be sustained by reason of any defect, lien or encumbrance not shown or referred to as an Exception below or not excluded from coverage pursuant to the printed Schedules. Conditions and Stipulations of said policy form. This report (and any supplements or amendments thereto) is issued solely for the purpose of facilitating the issuance of a policy of title insurance and no liability is assumed hereby. If it is desired that liability be assumed prior to the issuance of a policy of title insurance, a Binder of Commitment should be requested. Dated as of January 18, 1980 at 7:30 a.m. JEAN TE PRESLEY ESCROW OFFICER LOIS R. BURRIS TITLE OFFICER Title to said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in: THE C.ALIFORNIA PROVINCE OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS, a California corporation The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Report is: A FEE At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained in said policy form would be as follows: SEE NEXT PAGE ATTACHED. EXHIBIT__h Page�o� 1-6918 Page 2 A. Second Installment of taxes for the fiscal year 1979-80, Amount $136.05, A.P. 558-33-004, Code Area 80-060. Taxes for the fiscal year 1978-1979 which may be reassessed by reason of: a) Improvements added subsequent to 3/l/75 b) Changes in ownership occurring subsequent to 3/l/75 c) Reappraisal of property values as of 3/1/75. 1. Lack of record access to any public street or highway. 2. Any unrecorded leases which may be disclosed by an inspection of the premises. S£)TE: A The only conveyances affecting C ) tin said land Y Y g recorded within six months prior to the date of this report are as follows: NONE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Neal property situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: The Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-five (35) , Township Eight (8) South, 1 One Range g ( ) West, M.D.M. containing One Hundred and Sixty C 160 acres. ) L E� NDERS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Any facts, rights, easements, interest or claims which are not shown by the p=blic records but which could be ascertained by making inquiry of persons in- possession of said land and disclosed by a physical inspection thereof. i EXHIBIT 'age of BOOK PAGE 558 33 TWD 85 R I W 40 .. PARCEL I u W4 E- 1 f i 562 "4,s mOp nas teen co­C,•CJ Cy tha Asst;s.:.r s 5 Sans Clara Co my f'om CIO?* of rocs cs as of of Mesh. !97t This vp Kos b"n Tad• 'n cor with Section 827 of + * Qavan.o "d Taxs•.on C fs wed for N" :de—f-srion of rho asaaw-a,: of tfw above data. 4 • VwiG4�T i-MATH ESEr*I C.o.,ry Aso-!!._- l I EXHIBIT f bo ac Page 3,0f _ 44 — R-86,81 (Meeting 86-22 N10f Sept. 24, 1986) c MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT September 15, 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Setting of October 18 Special Meeting Recommendation: I recommend that you schedule a Special Meeting for Saturday, October 18, 1986 at 11: 00 A.M. The purpose of the meeting is the dedication of Los Gatos Creek Park. Discussion: As you are aware, plans are progressing for the "grand opening" and dedication of Los Gatos Creek Park. The event, co- sponsored by the Town of Los Gatos, will be from 11: 00 A.M. to 2 P.M. and will start with a guided Discovery Hike. Participants are being asked to bring bag lunches and to meet in the parking area at the Los Gatos Civic Center. Additional parking will be available at Los Gatos High School. M-86-75 AI MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM September 17 , 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager PREPARED BY: D. Hansen, Land Manager SUBJECT: Status of Use and Management Planning Process Review At your meeting of January 22 , 1986 when you considered the Annual Site Emphasis Plan Review and the Use and Management Review Schedule for the current calendar year, you were presented with the concept of a planning policy change that would adopt "conservation manage- ment units" or areas of "minimum use and management" for certain District sites. Other aspects of the use and management planning process were also discussed. Please refer to minutes of the January 22 , 1986 meeting, Memorandum M-86-07 of January 15, 1986 , and Report R-85-56 of December 12 , 1985 . At the January meeting, you asked that staff return before July 1, 1986 to present further the concept for Board review, discussion, and possible adoption. Although considerable preliminary work has been done on this project, we have not been able to complete the assignment due to the heavy planning staff workload in the inter- vening eight months. I am planning, if you have no objection, that this matter will be rescheduled, with the expectation that staff will return with this item for your review before the end of 1986 . M-86-74 'VI _weraft,m MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM September 12, 1986 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Tour of District Preserves for County Officials Introduction: One of the Key Projects in the 1986-1987 Action Plan is as follows : "Conduct a limited bus tour of District lands and/or a joint meeting with San Mateo County Board of Super- visors and Parks and Recreation Commission. " Another Key Project is the following: "Conduct a comprehensive bus tour of District lands and/or a joint meeting with Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and Parks and Recreation Commission. " The August 25 , 1986 presentation that President Shelley and District staff made to the San Mateo County Planning and Parks and Recreation Commission, and the accompanying discussion, partially implemented the first-mentioned Key Project. It was generally agreed during Budget Committee and Board discussions of these items that the tour and/or meeting with San Mateo County officials would be targeted for as soon after the November elections as possible, in spite of potential weather problems , and that the tour with Santa Clara County officials would be targeted for spring 1987 . Discussion: As I understand the situation, the status of the member- ship of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is as follows : Tom Huening has been elected to succeed John Ward, effec- tive January 1, 1987 . Supervisor Jackie Speier is running for the State Assembly and, if elected in November, will be off the Board of Supervisors on December 4. An election would be held in March, 1987 to fill the vacancy. Supervisor Bill Schumacher is expected to run for Sheriff, and, if elected in March, will be off the Board of Super- visors. An election would be held in June, 1987 to fill the vacancy. There is a question in these San Mateo County elections as to whether run-off elections would be necessary if candidates did not receive majority votes. Supervisor Anna Eschoo, who was re-elected in June, and Supervisor Tom Nolan are continuing in office. M-86-74 Page two It seems logical to set as a new target a date (s) for the bus tour and/or joint meeting after the new composition of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has been determined. This will be as early as March 1937 . Staff will continue to plan the larger, Santa Clara County officials event for the spring 1987. If any of you would like this scheduling matter placed on the agenda, please let me know. Otherwise, I will assume the new schedule is acceptable. I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Hand d- ' ivered--Sept. 10 , 1986 Meeting 86-21 Sept. 10 , 1986 RESPONSE ACTION PROPOSED BY STAFF LAW OFFICES OF M IC HAE L B. ALLEN _ Board President Acknowledge/Respond A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Director Acknowledge/Respond MICHAEL B.ALLEN 330 PRIMROSE,SUITE 400 _ Staff Acknowledge/Respond BURLINGAME,CALIFORNIA ID4010 _ Draft Response Attached LINDA Z.CHESTER _ Staff to be Directed to Prepare Draft Response for Board Consideration per Board Directive(s) September 10, 1986 A-Other S1�p P E Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Old Mill Office Center, Building C, Suite 135 201 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 94040 Re: Proposed Dyer Property Addition to the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve Dear Board Members: Our office represents the Woodside Mountain Terrace Homeowners Association, whose members own real property adjacent to the Dyers' property involved in the proposed addition. My clients' members are also parties to the lawsuit involving the Dyers' attempt to perfect an easement in a "jeep trail" which at one time ran from the Dyer Ranch to Skyline Boulevard. The purpose of this letter is to correct several inaccuracies contained in the June 13, 1986 report from H. Grench, General Manager, to you. 9 . Al 1 en Road, as maps of the area show, beg ins at Bear Gul ch Road and ends at the Dyer Ranch. An unpaved "jeep trail" continues from the Dyer Ranch toward the northeast boundary, but is not passable by any type of vehicle beyond the Dyer property boundary. There is therefore no present access to Skyline Boulevard from the Dyer Ranch. Moreover, the Dyers have testified in litigation that they had used this portion of the road many years ago as a secondary access to their ranch, not as a "main entrance" as the report states. A major issue in litigation is whether the Dyers: ( 1 ) ever used the so called "back part of Allen Road", and, if they did, were any prescriptive rights created in favor of the Dyers; and, (2) if the Dyers had a prescriptive easement, was it later abandoned. My clients' members are concerned that any perfection of a right to use this "jeep trail" will turn this access into a major thoroughfare for public use, the members quiet enjoyment of their rural residences being thereby diminished. I i' Board of Directors Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District September 10, 1986 Page 2 We therefore respectfully request that the Board abandon any attempts to perfect an easement across this "jeep trail" and that it look elsewhere for suitable ingress and egress easements. Very truly yours, ry MI H L B. A LEN MBA/dk cc: Woodside Mountain Terrace Homeowners Association Members i 0`1 0 M1DPEitiINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICY TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.F.I. DATE: September 24 , 1986 i / 1 ELIZABETH B. KAPLAN 816 SAN FRANCISCO COURT STANFORD. CALIFORNIA 94305 a� V. 4-o r._ 5n (its Inc) ff I J _ ��>> �� , �� �� i � �.�b �n � �� � �� �� � � m �� � �� �� � � � � ti i �) ar MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 September 19, 1986 Ms. Elizabeth B. Kaplan 816 San Francisco Court G Stanford, CA 94305 Dear Ms. Kaplan: Thank you very much for your letter of September 15, and for your financial contribution to the District. 3 am providing a copy of your letter to each member of the Board of Directors, and to our Land Manager. Your letter will also become part of the documentation for proposed changes in brochures and signage. Z am placing you on our special mailing list to receive, 4 fr ee of charge, our newsletter,r, Open Space. You' ll also receive a copy of a special annual report issue of this publication, now in production. Thank you again for taking time to share your thoughts with us. We are most appreciative of the time you took to express your concerns to us, and to offer your suggestions, as well as your financial support. Sincerely yours, U Mary E. Hale Communications Coordinator cc:w MR©SD Board of Directors David Hansen, Land Manager 1 I Herbert A Grenvi.General Uenroer Board of 7/rerfors-Katherine Qrdfv Nnnefte_G r._C.nnilsk.6a—A .--fl,-i,,Lf?—Wr..w:.. Department of Envirojiimental Management BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Parks and Recreation Division ANNA G. ESHOO TOM NOLAN WILLIAM J.SCHUMACHER K.JACQUELINE SPEIER JOHN M.WARD DAVID A.CHRISTY COUNTY OF SAN MATEO DIRECTOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER - REDWOOD CITY - CALIFORNIA 94063 (415)363-4020 September 17, 1986 Mr. Herbert Grench, Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Old Mill Office Center Building C, Suite 135 201 San Antonio Circle Mountain View CA 94040 Dear Herb: The Board of Supervisors has requested that we look for a major group picnic facility on the east side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, which would accommodate large groups of people. The feeling, expressed by Supervisor Schumacher, is that we need such a facility to replace that which was lost when Marine World relocated. One of the sites which was suggested for such a facility was Hassler Regional Open Space Preserve. We would like you to consider this possibility in your planning for Hassler. A large group picnic facility would probably be one with a capability for serving approximately 1 ,000 people. Such a facility could probably be accommodated in the former hos- pital area. Your consideration of such a facility at Hassler would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to have staff contact me or Harry Dean of this office if you have any questions. Sincerely, David A. Christy, Di ctor Parks and Recreation DAC:HD:bl cc: Paul M. Koenig, Director, Environmental Management Parks and Recreation Commission DSK25-24 Y 3�1� mc MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 September 22, 1986 Mr. David Christy, Director Parks and Recreation Division Department of Environmental Management County of San Mateo 590 Hamilton Redwood City, CA 94063 Dear Dave: I received your letter of September 17, 1986 regarding a possible group picnic facility at the Hassler Preserve and am forwarding it to the District's Board of Directors for their information. We will indeed consider this possibility during our planning process. The September 9 public meeting on the Hassler site was the first step in the process. The approximately 55 people in attendance , mostly neighbors and members of the assessment district who helped purchase the property, seemed unanimous in wanting natural open space with minimal develop- ment. Therefore far more intensive proposals ensive uses will probably be controversial. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench HG:ei General Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench,Genera/Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin __I MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y.I. DATE: September 19, 1986 September 11, 1986 I Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Building C, Suite 135 201 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, California 94040 Dear sire: My wife and I attended the meeting at the Hassler Open Space Preserve on September 9th and would like to reiterate our thoughts and concerns about the property . Listening to the other people who attended we got the feeling that no one wants to do too much to the preserve. Just let it be and let nature take its course. This is our feeling. Let there be minimal Impact on the indigenous flora and fauna . There are some telephone poles on the property that can be removed now that they no longer have any purpose. We liked to hear that there are no plans to keep the access road up the hill repaired . If left to its own devices it will self-destruct but if you wanted to help it along by ripping up the blacktop. . . .go to it: We also agree that the preserve should be off limits to dogs. . . .leashed or unleashed . With regard to parking: access through the fence from the vista point off Hwy. 280 would make it too easy for transients to get on the property and leaving their garbage strewn about. Many, if not most people, leaving the freeway for a look around would not have a feeling for preserving the property in its present state and thus contribute to "bad use. " The other proposed parking site is marked "C" on a map of the property used at Tuesday 's meeting. This location is off the access road to the upper preserve and is hidden from sight and would definitely present surveillance problems. Until this road was fenced off it was a place where people used to drive in and party it up and further vandalize the structures that have since been removed . About seven or eight years ago a kid set a fire there that swept up the hill endangering buildings of the condominium complex built on the edge of the canyon. Since being fenced off this area has been returning to its natural state and should be back to a semblance of what it was in perhaps three years. We follow your efforts with great interest and look forward to attending any meetings in the future concerning the Hessler j preserve. 9 Cordially, .rr k icherd an Theresa Lynam 3375 Britten Ave. #12 San Carlos, CA. 94070 SFp z 4 198s September 8, 1986 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Dist. Old Mill Office Center, Building C, Suite 135 201 San;Abtonio Circle, Mt. View, CA 94040 Dear Sirs: I am writing to thank you for the use of your property during our annual Kings Mountain Art Fair. Finding a flat open area on which to park all the artists cars would be virtually impossible up here on the ridge if it was not for your help. The Fair was again a roaring success and we will again be able to fund various community needs, including fire protection, thanks to all the different parties of the community pulling together for this event. Your help is greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Victor C. Norling Traffic Coordinator Kings Mt. Art Fair VCN:ald 13928 Skyline Blvd. Woodside, CA 94062 J %Poe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C.SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 September 17, 1986 Mr. Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. 1094 Highland Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Harry: We missed you at last Wednesday's meeting! The Board reviewed your August 28 letter advocating the purchase of at least two ROKON motor bikes for use by the field staff. Jim and I have looked into the possibility of using this type of vehicle to assist in trail construction and maintenance projects ; however, no funding was allocated in this year's budget for such a pur- chase. You may or may not know that our field staff has been using ROKON bikes rented from Gene Sheehan on all our current trail projects. I 'm sure they will again look into the feasi- bility of District acquisition of the bikes during the 1987-88 budget preparation process. incere y, David Wm. Hansen Land Manager DWH:/e°j cc:/MROSD Board of Directors J. Boland Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine DUtty,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bisb,7'< MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 September 11, 1986 Ms. Barbara Sills Bergman 20,000 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA 94062 Dear Ms. Bergman: The District 's Board of Directors considered your recent letter regarding the acquisition of the Peters ' Russian Ridge land at their regular meeting last night. As you may have already heard or read, the Board voted unanimously to purchase this 520 acre area as an addi- tion to the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. This land is considered by many to be one of the most important open space properties in the midpeninsula area. Everyone at the District is thrilled about the acquisition, and it is the culmination of over y five years of effort on the part of our land acquisition staff. The property's Interim Use and Management Plan tentatively adopted last night by the Board calls for grazing to continue on the parcel that abuts the southernmost Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve boundary in the interim between close of escrow and adoption of the Preserve 's Revised Use and Management Plan. This revised plan is slated for presentation in late October and, at that time, a grazing plan for the entire Preserve will be presented t6 the Board for consideration. Tha_ c you for taking the time to express your support for this partic- ular acquisition to the Board of Directors. It is indeed an area of public open space that will be used and enjoyed by many for years to come. Sincerely, Herbert( Grench General Manager RG:ds cc: MROSD Board of Directors -ter X.G en::-_Ge^.eras Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin i a dew MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OLD MILL OFFICE CENTER,BUILDING C,SUITE 135 201 SAN ANTONIO CIRCLE,MOUNTAIN VIEW,CALIFORNIA 94040 (415)949-5500 September 11, 1986 (same letter sent to David Torin, M.D. ). Mrs. Merrill K. Clementson P.O. Box 7585 Menlo Park CA 94025 Dear Mrs. Clementson: The District's Board of Directors considered you recent letter regarding the acquisition of the Peters ' Russian Ridge land at their regular meeting last night. As you may have already heard or read, the Board voted unanimously to purchase this 520 acre area as an addition to the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. This land is considered by many to be one of the most important open space properties in the midpeninsula area. Everyone at the District is thrilled about the acquisition, and it is the culmination of over five years of effort on the part of our land acquisition staff. Thank you for taking the time to express your support for this partic- ular acquisition to the •Board of Directors. It is indeed an area of public open space that will be used and enjoyed by many for years to come. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ds cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herber;A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors.,Katherine Dul Nonette G.Han ko.Teens Wem baw-Rk bard.F.3IA,ho,2_EdAAtdLQ fhralierr..Harm A_T�rnar_17aniet_.+,._vttao, Claims 'No.' 86 wT8 ._._._". Meeting 86-22 Date: Sept. 24, 1986 REVISED amount Name Description 9035 119.74 Minton's Lumber Supply ,Company Field Supplies 9036 676.55* Mon Cheri Cooking School. & Caterers Catering--Staff/Docent Event 9037 732.85** Mon Cheri Cooking School & Caterers Catering--Staff/Docent Event 9038 107.02 Monogram Sanitation Repair Parts for Equipment 9039 181 .65 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 040 10,496.20 -90. trick, Herrington � Sutcliffe Legal Services--1986 Note issue 9041 127.53 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 9042 122.94 Petters Office Furnishings Chair _ 9043 44.14 Pitney Bowes Maintenance Agreement 9044 28.76 Precision Engravers Name Badges for Rangers 9045 500.00*** B. J. Rickard Caretaker Services 9046 500.00 B. J. Rickard Caretaker Services 9047 41 .74 David Sanguinetti Reimbursement--Seminar Expense 9048 190.00 County of Santa Clara Radio Dispatching Services General Services Agency 9049 2,318.86 County of Santa Clara Patrol Services Sheriff's Department 9050 A ,464.33 County of Santa Clara Adult Probation Workers for Los Gatos Pedro R. Silva, Probation Officer Flume Project,,,, ,, 9051 90.55 Skyline County Water District Water Service 9052 38.43 Doris Smith Private Vehicle Expense 9053 300.00 Sunrise Winery Wine--Staff/Docent Event 9054 1 ,000.00 2M Associates Consulting Services--Skyline Ridge - 9055 146.18 Unistrut Northern California Field Equipment 9056 109.96 Unocal Fuel for District Vehicles 9057 800.00 United States Postmaster Postage 9058 135.46 Utility Body Company Repairs for District Vehicle 9059 10.75 West Coast Shoe Company Ranger Uniform Expense 9060 144.61 Western Fire Equipment Company Fire Hose 9061 409.30 Xerox Company Maintenance Agreement 9062 181 .90 Yardbird Equipment Company Parts for Field Equipment 9063 241 .08 Z Typography Typesetting 9064 172.42 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office and Field Supplies, Private Vehicle Expense and Postage Emergency Check Issued September 5, 1986 %L Emergency Check Issued September 15, 1986 %r** Emergency Check Issued September 15, 1986 CL,AIm No. 86-18 Meeting 86-22 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Date: Sept' 24, 1986 : CLAI MS RE.VtSED Amount Name Description 9003 375.00 Ace Fi're. Equipment Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishersl, 9004 145.13 Adia Services,A nc. Temporary Office Help 9005 13.64 AmeriGas Tank Rental 9006 31 .49 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Seminar Expense 9007 500.00 R. L.` Brown Water Tank and Piping From Former Luckenbach Property 9008 1 ,000.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fees--September 9009 580.34 California Water Service Company Water Service 9010 289.24 Citicorp Industrial Credit, Inc. Telephone Equipment Lease g011 344.03 Clark's Auto Parts Repairs and Parts for District Vehicles 9012 307.31 Communications Research Company Radio Repairs and Service 9013 406.60 Comtemporary Engraving Co. , Inc. Name Badges for Staff/Board 9014 51 .92 Crest Copies, Inc. Bluelines 9015 133.75 The Dark Room Publicity/Advertising Photos for the Los Gatos Event 9016 1 ,269.82 Pete Ellis Dodge Repairs for District Vehicles 9017 45.48 El Monte Stationers Office Supplies 9018 207.75 John Escobar Reimbursement-.-Field Equipment 9019 69.23 Farrelle Communications .Company Radio Equipment 9020 20.00 Federal . Express Express Mail 9021 330.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Report 9022 320,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Land Purchase--Novitiate 9023 175.07 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent 9024 17.61 Foster Brothers Security Systems Lock Repairs 9025 350.00 Raye Girouard Patrol Services 9026 380.00* Green Valley Disposal Company Dumpsters--Los Gatos Flume Project 9027 380.00** Green Valley Disposal Company Dumpsters--Los Gatos Flume Project 9028 197.15 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Conference Expense and Meal Conferences 9029 45.36 Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 9030 40.89 Carrol H. Harrington Consulting Services--Name Badges 9031 150.66 Hubbard & Johnson Field Supplies 9032 92.45 International Business Machines Equipment Supplies 9033 32.97 Robert Jenne Private Vehicle Expense 9034 325.00 Charlotte MacDonald Consulting Services--Los Gatos Event Emergency Check Issued September 11 , 1986 *` Emergency Check Issued September 1,9, 1986 Claims_No .. 86=-T.8" _— . Meeting 86-22 Date: Sept. 24, 1986 REVISED Amoount Name Description 9035 119.74 Minton's Lumber s Supply ,Company Field Supplies 9036 676.55* Mon Cheri Cooking School & Caterers Catering--Staff/Docent Event 9037 732.85** Mon Cheri Cooking School & Caterers Catering--Staff/Docent Event=- _ 9038 107.02 Monogram Sanitation Repair Parts for Equipment 9039 18l .65 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies 9040 10,496.20 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Legal Services--1986 Note issue 9041 127.53 Pacific Gas & Electric Company Utilities 9042 122.94 Petters Office Furnishings Chair 9043 44.14 Pitney Bowes Maintenance Agreement 9044 28.76 Precision Engravers Name Badges for Rangers 9045 500.00*** B. J. Rickard Care taker Services 9046 500.00 B. J. Rickard Caretaker Services 9047 41 .74 David Sanguinetti Reimbursem ent -Seminar Expense 9048 190.00 County of Santa Clara Radio Dispatching Services General Services Agency 9049 2,318.86 County of Santa Clara Patrol Services Sheriff's Department 9050 _1 ,464.33 County of Santa Clara Adult Probation Workers for Los Gatos Pedro R. Silva, Probation Officer Flume Project...,, _ 9051 90.55 Skyline County Water District Water Service 9052 38.43 Doris Smith Private Vehicle Expense 9053 300.00 Sunrise Winery Wine--Staff/Docent Event 9054 1 ,000.00 2M Associates • C Services--Skyline i ne R�i d e Consulting k t ng Services y 9 - 9055 146.18 Unistrut Northern California Field Equipment 9056 109.96 Unocal Fuel for District Vehicles 9057 800.00 United States Postmaster Postage 9058 135.46 Utility Body Company Repairs for District Vehicle 9059 10.75 West Coast Shoe Company Ranger Uniform Expense 9060 144.61 Western Fire Equipment Company Fire Hose -9061 409.30 Xerox Company Maintenance Agreement: 9062 181 .90 Yardbird Equipment Company Parts for Field Equipment 9063 241 .08 Z Typography Typesetting 9064 172.42 Petty Cash Meal Conferences, Office and Field Supplies, Private Vehicle Expense and Postage Emergency Check Issued September 5, 1986 ** Emergency Check Issued September 15, 1986 ** Emergency Check Issued September 15, 1986 CLAIMS No. 86-18 Meeting 86-22 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Date- Sept. 24, 1986 C L A I M S RE.UfSED Amount Name Description 9003 375.00 Ace Fire Equipment Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers 9004 145.13 Adia Services," Inc. Temporary Office Help 9005 13.64 AmerlGas Tank Rental 9006 31 .49 Craig Beckman Reimbursement--Seminar Expense 9007 500.00 R. L.` Brown Water Tank and Piping From Former Luckenbach Property 9008 1 ,000.00 California Advocates, Inc. Legislative Consultant Fee--September 9009 580.34 California Water Service Company Water Service 9010 289.24 Citicorp Industrial Credit, Inc. Telephone Equipment Lease 9011 344.03 Clark's Auto Parts Repairs and Parts for District Vehicles 9012 307.31 Communications Research Company Radio Repairs and Service 9013 406.60 Comtemporary Engraving Co. , Inc. Name Badges for Staff/Board 9014 51 .92 Crest Copies, Inc. Bluelines 9015 133.75 The Dark Room Publicity/Advertising Photos for the Los Gatos Event 9016 1 ,269.82 Pete Ellis Dodge Repairs for District Vehicles 9017 45.48 El Monte Stationers Office Supplies f 9018 207.75 John Escobar Reimbursement-.-Fi.eld Equipment 9019 69.23 Farrelle Communications .Company Radio Equipment 9020 20.00 Federal . Express Express Mail 9021 330.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Preliminary Title Report 9022 320,000.00 First American Title Guaranty Co. Land Purchase--Novitiate 9023 175.07 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent 9024 17.61 Foster Brothers Security Systems Lock Repairs 9025 350.00 Raye Girouard Patrol Services 9026 380.00^ Green Valley Disposal Company Dumpsters--Los Gatos Flume Project 9027 380.00** Green Valley Disposal Company Dumpsters--Los Gatos Flume Project 9028 197.15 Herbert Grench Reimbursement--Conference Expense and Meal Conferences 9029 45.36 , Mary Gundert Private Vehicle Expense 9030 40.89 Carrot H. Harrington Consulting Services--Name Badges 9031 150.66 Hubbard s Johnson Field Supplies 9032 92.45 International Business Machines Equipment Supplies 9033 32.97 Robert Jenne Private Vehicle Expense 9034 325.00 Charlotte MacDonald Consulting Services--Los Gatos Event Emergency Check Issued September 11 , 1986 Emergency Check Issued September 19, 1986 I