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Home My Public Portal About19810225 - Agendas Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 81-05 Meeting 81-5 AA1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 Regular Meeting Board of Directors A G E N D A February 25, 1981 375 Distel Circle, D-1 Los Altos, CA (7 : 30) ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 28, 1981 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING (7:45) 1. Determination of Public Necessity - Proposed Addition to Foothills Open Space Preserve (Giuffre Property) - C. Britton Resolution Finding and Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Properties for Public Use, to Wit; for Public Park, Recreation and Open Space Purposes, Describing the Properties Necessary Therefore and Authorizing and Direct- ing its Retained Legal Counsel to Do Everything Necessary to Acquire All Interests Therein (Foothills Open Space Preserve - Guiffre Property) OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8 :00) 2. Issues and Questions from Site Emphasis and Program Evaluation Workshops - R. Bishop (10 : 00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION - Land Negotiations ADJOURNMENT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: When an item you 're concerned with appears on the agenda, please address the Board at that time; otherwise, you may address the Board under Oral Communications. When recognized, please begin by stating your name and address. Conciseness is appreciated. We request that you complete the forms provided so your name and address can be accurately included in the minutes. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G Wendin oe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NOTICE OF MEETING PICCHETTI WINERY COMMITTEE March 4 , 1981 7 : 30 - 9 :30 P.M. Closed Session 9 :30 P.M. Public Meeting 375 Distel Circle , Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA There will be a meetinq of the Picchetti Winery Committee of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at 7 :30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 4 , 1981 at 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos. The closed session will be to allow the committee to conduct personal interviews with each proposer. The com- mittee will convene publicly at 9 :30 P.M. to discuss the next phase of the evaluation process. WRITTEN COPMMICATION February 25, 1981 Peg lesen (Meeting 81-5) 1127 Vermont Iday San Bruno, Ca. 94066 February 22, 1981 Nonette Hanko The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, Ca. 94022 Dear his. Hanko, I am writing this in appriciation of your vote to save the Thornewood property for public use. The donation to the Open Space District was made with she understanding that the property would be held for public use. Thank you for remembering the Open Space Dietrict' s pledge to the Thornewood Committee and the public. Sincerely, Peg T esen Member of the Sierra Club Foundation Thornewood Committee WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS February 25, 1981 Meeting 81-7 ALAN F. CARPENTER 1890 GRANGER AVENUE LOS ALTOS. CALIFORNIA 94022 Feb 19, 1981 Board of Directors MROSD 375 Distel --rive Los altos, CA. SUBJECT: camping for children in Windmill Pastures. Dear Sirs: Central to the questions of the legitimacy of continued permission for children to camp at Windmill pastures in the Duvenek property, as detailed in this weeks issue of the Los Altos Town Crier Newsppper, is the safety of the children and the safety of the property when used for c,.,mping overnight. This safety is not a new concern. I wish to call the attention of the 3ogrd of. Directors of the IMROSD to a letter to the Editor of the Los ;.ltos Town Crier Newspaper i�rritten a few years ago by Frank Duvenek. U fortunately I crnt quote the date of the letter - it was probably 4 - 5 years aL,o. In that letter, Frank Duvenek bemoaned the increasing problems to Hidden ViKa represented by vandalism and irresponsible behavior, incli)d5_nE; gun play, by trespassers in the Windmill ta,stures part of his property. In this letter, if my recollections are correct, Frank -Duvenek stated that if t',is destructive use of the Windmill asture continued, he would be forced zf to consider closing the area to use by the public, and to consider police patrols of the area. He was sorely troubled by the irresponsible public behavior in the area. If the safety of the children and of the property at the Windmill Pasture's area is threatened, as expressed by the report in this weeks Town Crier, is correct, then I believe Frank Duvenek's wish would be to provide increased law-enforcement protection to the legitimate users of the L+rea from Hidden Villa, with costs born by Hidden Villa, if t?ie users were sponsored by Hidden Villa, progr,=lnis. I would urge the Board of the :_.CSL to discover this ancient letter of Frank Duvenek, the benefeLctor of the property under discussion, to help resolve the problems relating to the safety of the children and the property itself if overnight camping is to be permitted. Sincerely yov-s TTEN COD24MICATICN FETING 81-5 FEBRUARY 25, 1981 S t THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION 53o Bush Street, San Francisco, California 94I08 (415) 981-8634 by Philip Hyde in The Last Redwoods 9 February 1981 Richard Bishop , President Mid-Peninsula Open Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Los Altos , CA 94022 KENT GILL President Dear Mr . Bishop , G.JAMES ROUSH,JR. Vice-President I am writing you to confirm the position of The Sierra MELISS WADE Secretary Club Foundation regarding the uses of the Thorne Estate. ROBERT GIRARD Treasurer The Foundation received the Thorne Estate by means of a ABIGAIL AVERY Fifth Officer testamentary gift from Edna Thorne, The restrictions placed PETER H.BEHR on the property are stated in Mrs , Thorne ' s will and were PAUL BROOKS further defined to the satisfaction of the Court by Wells JOSEPH FONTAINE CHARLES M.GRACE Fargo Bank, executor of the estate, to include life estate MELVIN B.LANE provisions for Francois Richard, The life estate provisions JUAN R PARKERR G G..MONTGOMERY of Richard were further defined in a subsequent agreement PAR DENNY SHAFFER between The Foundation and Richard. In 1979 The Foundation EDGAR WAYBURN,M.D. transferred to the Mid-Peninsula Open Sapce District (MPOSD) ALAN N. EN all rights , title and interest it held in the property. NANCY W..WHEAT The property was transferred "as is . " It is the understand- NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ing of The Foundation that during the time it held title to LOUTS B.LUNDBORG the Thorne estate , The Foundation neither added to nor detracted Honorary Chairman from what it had originally received from the Thorne be- JOHN S Chairmanirman quest . The Foundation therefore transferred to MPOSD what CORNELIUS R.AGNEW,JR. it had received from that bequest . Those interested in the ROBERT O.ANDERSON restrictions placed on the property should refer to the LEWIS .0 NATHAN C. CLARK Last Will and Testament of Edna Thorne, dated April 27, 1970. ATHA ROBERT B.FLINT,JR. ALFRED S.FORSYTH The Sierra Club Foundation encountered a variety of GEORGE GUND III MAURICE E.HOLLOWAY problems in managing the property. The Thornewood Committee , CHARLES HUESTIS a skillful and generous volunteer committee managing the CECELIA HURWICH property on behalf of The Foundation, was most helpful in MIRIAM HAMILTON KEARE RICHARD M.LEONARD caring for the property and providing guidance in its NORMAN B.LIVERMORE,JR. management , Many of the problems associated with the proper- OLIVE MAYER ty often resulted from incompatible uses of the major portion NATHANIEL P.REED NICHOLAS A.ROBINSON of the property held in its natural state and those portions ANNE W.SIMON WILLIAM E.SIRI GARY J.TORRE COLBURN S.WILBUR NICHOLAS B.CLINCH Executive Director Mr . Richard Bishop 9 February 1981 Page Two that were improved (i . e . the houses , the gardens , the care- taker ' s life estate, the driveways , and various easements) . Because of ambiguities in the Will concerning the use of the property and specifically the improved property, there appeared to be no "right" solution to many of those problems , It was believed that the MPOSD was , in many ways , more prepared to provide solutions to those problems and to work in the long-term interests of the property and its in- tended use , The property was therefore given by The Sierra Club Foundation to the MPOSD. (I am not sure what became of the Thornewood Committee, but it no longer acted on behalf of The Foundation. ) In short , believing the MPOSD was better suited to manage the Thorne Estate in accordance with the wishes of Edna Thorne, The Foundation transferred its interest in the property "as is" -- that is , no more and no less than what it had received from the Thorne Estate -- to the MPOSD. I therefore suggest that those interested in the appropriate uses of the property consult Mrs . Thorne ' s Last Will and Testament , Please let me know if I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, Stephen M, Stevick SMS/jo CC : Kent Gill Robert Girard WRITTEN COMMUNICATION MEETING 81-5 FEBRUARY 25, 1981 i February 16, 1981 Ms. Nonette Hanko Director Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 375 Distel Circle Suite D-1 Los Altos, California 94022 Dear Ms. Hanko, I wish to congradulate you on the stand you took concerning the trade of the Thornwood Property. The integrity of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District would have been destroyed if Mr. Gano's proposed trade were allowed to take place. Mrs. Thorn left her property to the Sierra Club for the enjoyment of all the citizens of the Peninsula. The Sierra Club gave the property to the Openspace District with the understanding that it would remain public. To allow a private individual to take posession would have constituted a breach of faith. I commend you on your decissive action. It is heart warming to know that an individual of your veracity is working to keep the public trust. Sincerely, Margaret McCaffery 777-119 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, California 14303 R-81-10 (Meeting 81-5 February 25, 1981) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 REPORT February 11, 1981 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager, S. Sessions, Land Manager, M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner, and A. Watt, Environmental Writer/Analyst SUBJECT: Determination of Public Necessity - Proposed Addition to Foothills Open Space Preserve (Giuffre Property) Introduction: This 1. 02 acre property, located on Page Mill Road within the limits of the City of Palo Alto, is surrounded by open space. It is adjacent to the City of Palo Alto' s open space and the District' s Foothills Open Space Preserve and is opposite the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. Situated approximately 1500 feet north of the Montebello-Page Mill Road intersection, the site is part of the City of Palo Alto' s Page Mill scenic corridor between Foothill Expressway and Skyline Boulevard. The property is within a critical viewshed area of the scenic corridor and is highly visible from the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve and from the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve over one mile to the south. A. Description of the Site (1) Location and Boundaries. Located on the east side of Page Mill Road, approximately 1500 feet north of the Montebello Road intersection, the property is bounded to the south and west by Page Mill Road, to the north by the Foothills Open Space Preserve, and to the east by City of Palo Alto land. The Los Trancos Open Space Preserve lies to the west and south sides of the property on the other side of Page Mill Road. The eastern boundary of the property is formed by the City of Palo Alto fenceline. (2) Topography, Geology, and Natural Landscape. This roughly rectangular parcel contains 1. 02 acres. The elevation ranges from 2100 feet to 2150 feet, sloping down from a level area near the eastern boundary. The north-facing quarter of the property is densely covered by oaks, and the remainder of the property is grassland, with a few young pine trees growing on the south-facing slope above Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley.Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin R-81-10 Page two the southern boundary. The property looks out over the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. B. Planning Considerations The entire property is located within Palo Alto city limits. Page Mill Road is a scenic arterial route between Foothill Expressway and Skyline Boulevard (Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan 1977-1990, and updated draft 1980-1995 , p. 42) . The May 1978 Trails and Pathways Master Plan for Santa Clara County proposes that the Page Mill trail adjoin the east side of Page Mill Road. This trail has potential to cross the property. In the 19701s, Palo Alto rezoned the upper Page Mill Road area and established a 200 foot setback to form the scenic corridor. This parcel was subdivided before this zoning change, so it remained a non-conforming building site. Palo Alto utilities are within 500 feet of the property. In 1972 , the original owner applied for and received a variance from the City of Palo Alto, permitting him to build with a 15 foot setback. This variance was renewed every year with the exception of 1980, when the owner neglected to apply for renewal. In October 1980 , the original owner sold the property and, as part of the sale , applied for and received a renewal of the variance, with the provision that the property be built on within the year. C. Relationship to Regional Trails This property is an "island" completely surrounded by open space preserves and bordering Page Mill Road. Page Mill Road is a proposed scenic arterial route between Foothill Express- way and Skyline Boulevard, and the planned Page Mill trail to the east of Page Mill Road could cross the property. Development of this property would interrupt the existing open space panorama and detract from the scenic and recreational quality of the proposed trail corridor. D. Current Use and Development A Y-shaped dirt road leads from Page Mill Road to the level area on the site. There is an old shed near the western boundary, along with a railroad-tie fence. The oak tree area contains an old retaining wall made of railroad ties. There is a rectangular foundation about four feet high in the center of the property, also made of railroad ties . E. Potential Use and Management As previously identified, this site represents a section of the planned Page Mill trail and scenic corridor. Acquisition would insure the integrity of this open space network, of which this property, being surrounded on all sides by open space preserves, is a part. R-81-10 Page three F. Use and Management Recommendations (1) The existing fence, shed, and railroad ties should be removed. (2) The split-rail fence constructed by the City of Palo Alto should be realigned to include the entire parcel. Palo Alto presently mows a 10 foot strip along the borders of City lands to reduce the fire hazard, and the re- alignment of the fence would make it easier to mow the edge of the property along Page Mill Road. G. Name It is recommended that the property become an addition to the Foothills Open Space Preserve. H. Dedication It is recommended that this property be dedicated as public open space. I . Terms The present owner purchased the property on November 13, 1980 for an indicated price of $100 ,000. The purchase price in- cluded plans for a six-bedroom house that could be built on the site. It is the owner' s stated intention to go ahead and build this home on a speculative basis. Although he considers the property to be for sale, the basis of his price is the gross profit he projects to make on the construction and sale of the home. District staff has offered an amount that is deemed to be a fair profit, considering this property was purchased only three months ago. The owner feels it is more nearly worth twice what he paid and is now planning to move ahead with his construction project. This property is so highly visible that any structure constructed on the site would be totally incompatible with the surrounding open space lands and the general character of the area. An appraiser has been hired, and we expect the appraisal to be completed in the next thirty days. In the meantime, it is critical to make the District ' s intentions clear and assure that develop- ment of this property does not take place. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Finding and Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Properties for Public Use, to Wit: for Public Park, Recreation and Open Space Purposes, Describing the Properties Necessary Therefore and Authorizing and Directing its Retained Legal Counsel to do Every- thing Necessary to Acquire All Interests Therein. (Foothills Open Space Preserve - Giuffre Property) . In addition, it is recommended that the Board adopt the use and management recommendations contained within this report, dedicate the property as open space, and adopt Foothills Open Space Preserve as the official name of the site - all to be effective upon acquisition. -Y r:Y 74 .. err h• G��- •t • '• 701� 'rVdto+ �--'�• - ►'%:;':. X-. tDA4 Y. los 1 . 3 0 : Atlas b A T~%tj R I .. i. A, eat: :r= � - ., �---��-�� - � •,fa, s` \ .. .ovate - '�- i r.•_ -:: `• _�. \\ _ i, � '�� "cam ..,«s. •.:. iY \_e �.� /' �\`/7 4--\:\ r+�t � �' �: ~ Jr` I e ro ,i [DER `�• - / \ ,�� ' .. ._ �` ti ,J\'�J 1./__ -`�•— � -_,x• '�'�. 1a.,r r_ f i svJ a g ��{. :I V I �• it :�\L' •�ti•"s•�+r..�7'-� '., \J I � r: `n ___. - a0 Y;•? , (�J __. _ ' _'•~: / / _ Co.PAM / a lepha v FOGThILL 0PE.f SPA E_ RRESERVE::. _ _ --: 0 gun Bend �.\ �� , `�1 —\ ri ,i ✓ f ' ,J �t - � QUVEUECK 1. AREA PAL L Ot �1,_� • l 1 Water'•- �� ADD IT O ''' S�`D �I't`FC)PIG � QPErI�.SPACE�� PRES`EF ::. LC�'I5Ir r 11ONTE`BEEt1A! ,OPEN ZPACK��?:j�SE�2VI -- • ' ,�o ..: � � ��:. + ;moo '• r',-.• ( 'n� � _ - • �� 1.,,,�,/,"� �� :�,.�-�-� , ` ` ` ��r- —. � n as r �� •° React" y ! y EXHIBIT A - SITE MAP (USGS) :y ADDITION TO FOOTHILLS OPEN ` E= s SPACE PRESERVE _ 1" = 2000 ' NORTH .--?---s•.:_..r_... ........... ...L__»"•Y�e�•--? :}: :r:.Yr:�..��.:.•.,w�.:rL:•• RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DIS- TRICT, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR PUBLIC USE, TO WIT; FOR PUBLIC PARK, REC- REATION AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES, DESCRIB- ING THE PROPERTIES NECESSARY THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ITS RETAINED LEGAL COUNSEL TO DO EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE ALL INTERESTS THEREIN (FOOTHILLS OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - GIUFFRE PROPEIRTY) WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is authorized to acquire property for public purposes, pursuant to Division 5 , Chapter 3, Section 5542, of the Public Resources Code, State of California, and WHEREAS, the property, rights, and interests described in Exhibit A attached to this resolution and incorporated herein by reference (the "property") are necessary for public park, recreation, and open space purposes, said purposes constituting a public purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of the property for public park, recreation, and open space purposes; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acquisition of the fee (unless a lesser estate is described in Exhibit A) is necessary therefore; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby find and determine that said property is located so as to be most compatible with the greatest public good and cause the least private injury; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be negotiated and/or prepared all appropriate applications to governmental agencies for grants of funds or property, legal documents and related instru- ments for acquisition of title to the property by gift and/or purchase, all upon terms and conditions discussed by or presented to this Board at its meeting this date or customary to this District in like transactions; provided, however, that each such application, document and instrument shall be subject to approval as to form and content by this Board prior to its execution or delivery on behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the law firm of Rogers, Vizzard & Tallett be and the same is hereby retained, instructed and directed to do everything necessary to acquire all interests in the property described in Exhibit "A" , and they are further author- ized to prepare and prosectue such condemnation proceedings in the proper court having jurisdiction thereof as are necessary for such acquisition, including the obtaining of an order for immediate possession to prevent the development of such property, pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Sec. 1255. 410 et seq. DESCRIPTION All that certain parcel of land situate in the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: A PORTION of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northea.-t- 1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 3 West, M.D.B. 8 M. , and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the most Southerly corner of that certain parcel of land as described in the certain instrument dated July 12, 1966, recorded July 20 , 1966 in Book 7448 of Official Records at page 269 , Santa Clara County Records, from John F. Dahl, ez ux, to the City of Palo Alto, a municipal corporation; said Point of Commencement also being on the Easterly line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 3 West, M. D. B. E M. ; thence along the Easterly line of said Northwest 1/4 of he Northeast 1/4 of said Section 15, N. 00 17t 4811 E. , 79.75 feet to the True Point of Beginning of this description; thence from said True Point of Beginning and along the general Easterly boundary line of said land deeded to the City of Palo Alto, the following courses and distances: N. 480 29t 4911 W. , 21.96 feet to a point; thence N. 700 381 491' We $ 197.53 feet to a point; thence N. 40 131 28t1 E. , 166 .83 feet to a point; thence N. 480 271 10" E. , 58.17 feet to a point; ;:hence N. 890 44t 32" E. , 141.65 feet to a point on the Easterly line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 15 ; thence along last said Easterly line, S. 00 171 48" W. , to the POINT OF BEGINNING. E:CHMof— Page M-81-21 V (Meeting 81-5 February 25, 1981) A' I MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM February 19 , 1981 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Issues and Questions from Site Emphasis and Program Evaluation Workshops Discussion: On December 10, 1980 you considered a memorandum (M-80-93 of December 2, 1980) from the Site Emphasis Committee and decided to consider the Committee ' s list of issues and questions at another date. Attached is a copy of the list from that memorandum and a summary of current use/emphasis policy. Please let staff know if you need copies of any of the other background information from previous meetings. Recommendation: I hope that in view of all the previous dis- cussions on these matters you will be able to reach at least a tentative majority position on the items listed under "Budget Guidelines" and "Site Emphasis" . Staff (or a Board committee, if you Prefer) could then prepare draft policy statements for your consideration. 7 . Does the Board wish to adopt guidelines which the following subjects : a. restrooms b. drinking water C. level of trail development d. provision of maps e. parking areas f. signs g. provision of camping facilities h. transportation (shuttle bus) 8 . is a master land management plan needed to implement adopted policies? 9 . Should the District adopt publicity, gtiWel'ines relatoo, to a site emphasis policy? if so, how will the level of emphasis be reflected in our publicity program? (Consider the following District iniL-iated) : a. brochures (type and distribution) b. press releases C. newsletter d. slide shows and pros en ta-L ions C. radio/TV coverage f. signs as a method of attracting people to sites U. docent 1,:.ours h. other (w,for to Site Emphasis Workshop survey for additional discussion) 10. Should there be a policy to influence -level of external publicity given to sites? (externally genera t-,ed) a. brochures b. publicity C. newsletters d. slide shows and present-ati.on,,; e. radio/TV f. signs q. tours by groups h. -other 11. Should the Dist-.ricL have a i)ub'licy j_-)r)M-cY On emphasis of- sites not riiana(,,cd or uvane(! by -i-lhc, Site Stewardship 1. Do we need additional general stewardship policy statements beyond those contained in the basic policies? 2 . Do we need specific policies on level of maintenance and patrol?. 3. Should policies be established regarding influencing stewardship of lands not managed by the District? 1-1-80-93 Issues from Site Emphasis and Program Evaluation Workshops For purposes of discussion, the Site Emphasis Committee has defined emphasized and non-emphasized sites ats follows : Emphasized Site - a District site which is either a. ) activel.), used by the public (example. .Rancho San Antonio) or b. ) pro- moted by the District for active public use (example—Los Trancos) . Non-Emphasized Site - a District site which is either a. ) not actively used by the public (example. . .Costanoan Way) or b. ) not promoted by the District for active public use (example. . .Long Ridge) . Budget Guidelines Should any new policies on site emphasis and stewardship fit within the existing Land Management budget guidelines? Site Emphasis_ (Questions 1-5 are related. Consider financial and public impacts. ) 1. Should some District sites be emphasized for public use? If so, should they be limited in number? 2 . Should some District sites be non-emphasized for public use? - 3. Should there be a system which defines various levels of emphasis into which individual sites are placed? 4. Should the level of emphasis be decided for each site on its individual merits? 5. Should the District establish classifications for each site (wilderness, etc) ? 6. What criteria should be used in determining emphasis vs. non-emphasis of sites and shoud such criteria be prioritized? (Consider the folloT\7ing . ) a. manageability of site b. public need C. accessibility to public d. geographic distribution C. geographic location f. attractiveness of natural- features g. - costs h. physical and psychological carrying capacity which is consistent with classification i. other factors affecting suitability of site M-80-93 izancler Ride-Along Ranger Ride-AlonU is defined as a Board member riding along with a member of the Yanger staff. 1. Should a ranger ride-along policy be adopted? 2. What would be the advantages or disadvantages of such. a program? 3. If there is a ride-along program, should it be structured or informal? 4 . if it is a structured program, how should it be structured? . a. Ride-along arranged by office staff b. By. direct request of Board member to ranger c. Arranged by senior staff member d. Arranged and attended by a senior staff member 5. Should the ride-along program have a time limit or should it be of an indefinite duration? 6. What mechanisms, if any, should be used to assess benefits and disadvantages of the program? Consolidation ot_ppen Space Management Policies 1. Should it be sent to a committee or should it just be referred to staff? 2. Should this iterm, be considered as one of the activities for u the Open Space Management Program in the 1981-1982 fiscal year? 44, General District Policy Concerning Land Use and Publicity The District has defined basic policy which sets forth land use and publicity guidelines. A. Public access. With certain limitations, the District will allow public access to its lands. Some lands will be banked for a period of time prior to opening to public use. Areas found to be vital wildlife or plant habitats will be designated as refuge areas, and in these areas access will be severely restricted. Safety factors such as dangerous physical conditions will necessitate limited access in some areas. In general, access will be allowed to the intended use, and according to the carrying capacity of the land. B. Recreation. Initial development will be primarily for low- intensity recreation, such as hiking, riding, grass pic- nicking, photography, and nature study. C. Information dissemination. The District will work through a variety of avenues, including newspapers and other mass communications media, brochures, speakers, and the schools, to inform the public of the critical need for open space preservation and the appropriate use of District lands as they open to the public. Specific land use and publicity policies have evolved through Board actions and site use plans. Some policies are informal pending future action. The following reflect adopted and informal policies covering publicity and land use guidelines. Current Publicity Policy A. Policy was adopted in April 1976 specifying that information about District sites would be made available in the form of informational brochures through the office only. This policy was apparently modified through subsequent Board action. See Long Term Goals and current Action Plan. B. Long Term Goal adopted October 1978 emphasizing development of specific sites through publicity and programs to allow for maximum opportunity for public enjoyment and education. C. Publicity Policy from Action Plan adopted June 13, 1979. 1) Publicize the docent and Environmental Volunteers programs regarding their environmental projects on District sites. 2) Continue development and distribution of general information, Basic Policy, site information, Progress Report and other brochures in accordance with District policy. 3) Publicize availability of District sites at a level consistent with Board policy and with short and long term ability to manage sites responsibly within budget limits. 4) Begin publicity about the District in national newspapers and magazines, park and recreation publications, and environmental newsletters. Current Land Use Policy Signing: The District will provide signs to protect the site, users and neighboring properties and to indicate ownership at the entrance or entrances of sites. However, in certain cases .where special environmental protection or other special site specific circumstances make it necessary, the District will provide signs only as required to protect the site, users and neighboring properties. This policy will be reviewed yearly as to specific sites. (adopted April 1976) Staff proposed in February 1979 a development policy proposal which informally set the following guidelines: 1) Developed Sites 2) Undeveloped Sites Parking areas Minimal parking (primarily existing turn-outs) Trail system, signed Existing roads, unmarked Site identification signs Minimal signing (primarily boundaries marked) Docent tours desirable No tours Brochure readily available One brochure covering all (on site) undeveloped sites (available by request) Maintain roads and trails Maintain fences Patrolled daily Patrolled at least once a week and respond as needed C OMMITTEE FOR GREEN FOOTHILLS rc i�n�lrr": Cc nservaian Center ' 76 Er?'erson Palo Alto. California Pone 327-5006 or 328-5313 February 8, 1981 HONORARY PRESIDENT Mr. Doc Mattison TO: Board of Directors Wallace Stegner PRESIDENT Director, Parks and Pecreation FROM: H. Grench, General Mgr. Bill Leland San Mateo County NTS County Government Center FOR YOUR INFORMATION Jear �, d.c r,� v r Redwood City, California QA0 63 February 20 , 1981 l"'ivv4ard W',.i.!Ire' SECRETARY Dear Doc, Candy Barnett TREASURER This letter is a follow-up of the presentation I cave to the ieanBuel' parks and Recreation Corrission meetino recardinc future plans R 0, 1 AHD 10 , .'PS for the EdCewnod Road Scanty Park on behalf of the Co-7i ttee for 17reen Foothills. I wanted to reiterate several points , and I 'd ar appreciate r reel ate i t i f you ��oui d forrard this letter to the consultants. Dunn vl'I,and P, Norma Grench Erie E uoo;n Terry ry As you know, the Committee for Green. Foothills has been vitally i_O."�C761! H tr�ann interested in this very special site for many years. We were r" 7`''ark' s uD!iorti ve and involved in the County decision to accui re the L � � rr' Iler N!sson site cooperatively with fIROSD, and vi,e were also supportive and ooStoddard ellE Johnn Stoddard involved in the legislation makinc the sale possible, as well Charles Walton as the Federal Land and Water Conservation Grant funds. Vvnf-eler ,c car v r d.vard A�!,r S)R _'O'_!NCIL 7 ,cause of the involvement that I personal 1 v have had in the d r ken Citizen 's Cz sr�i tt^_e for the Parks and Pecreation El err,ent, I r,r r Aso r o ,son �°oul d like to reiterate the statements Clara ",av Lazarus and I r" 5a,renllne made at the Fdoev,,00d plannino hearinc: that it is important Jar„esBiorxen to follow the steps outlined in that Sub-Element of the County c,titord cvDavev General Plan (carrinc out the Recreation part of the Gnen-Space ea and Element) which includes classifying the narks inorder to develop arvG on -planninc and r anagement cuidelines for these units. We also �ier� �� f t1Ch ko pointed out that the Recreation Needs Analysis done for this E Plan had a"l very high preference and need for "ooing to large a `'oC�klns Lr natural oven-space areas"(I don't have the study handy, but that is the idea) . S Wes it I etL 01nc ,luc Lyon 14e are very pleased and supportive of the approach taken by the No. I Kee A a Nev a ,ds Y Count, to plan this particular area, as outlined in the agreement l , Ge<)rae Nor,or, with the consultant. Vde feel it is imperative to do a thorough 5` eis`4e1i Environmental Assessment of the biological resources , the soils ar1Ce.,�,. ngle GeorcTrelcne': and neology, the hydroloov, and visual and scenic cualities of Plur,Tro 'ier I K�E: v ma n this site. This Fnvironmental Assessment as part of the Initial F0 Hk LCOUN�,ILFOP Study should serve as the basis for alternatives proposed for PLANNINGRESEARCH any development of the site. Kathryn `=seaman L E GISLA 11VE ADVOCATE cacyWarder Because of the special dualities of the -serpentine soils , and the CO0RDIi,lA7OR unioue plant associations on those soils , we feel that the Sara macDtvyer site should be planned to preserve the serpentine areas in their r.;„tural state. Not only do these areas support the San Mateo - "rniT!int, 'ranfhomentha obovata , rihich is only known from tf is site, but t le �'rit Tlari'a� M- acea is ar,,)ther species which is reaching very limited distribution on isolated "islands" of �: This is,00�,.tecycledpaper A REGIONAL GROUT' WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY serpentine. You, of course, also have letters and information regarding the Checkerspot butterfly, Furhy rvas editba, var. havensis , which is oresentiv proposed for Federal endangered status. Te critical habitat for the Checkerspot butterfly is the assemblage of plants found on the serpentine soils of Fdgewood and Jasper Ridge. , specifically Plawntamoo erecta and orthocarous densiflorus. it is extremely imnortant to understand fiat, in nTanninc anv—develonment of this park, that the serpentine areas should he Preserved and protected as rptural oreserve areas. Any disturbance to these areas , any chance in exorsure or qrade, will upset the balance that Presently supports these sPecies . additionally, one cannot mitigate the loss of serpentine soils. The plants that grower6ns_er_De_ntinecan6_o_f_67e_sk_cesi f61_1_v establisked off-serpentine, and therefore these special habitats are indeed lost. Additionally, plants that have not adapted to the narticular stresses of verre7tine soils struogle and ultimately waste away when planted on serpentine. The Crystal Springs Golf Course, north of this area , exnerienced great difficulty with growing turf on serpentine soils , and we understand, eventually had to import soils to place over the serpentine in order to support the volf course. Yith these points in mind, our recrommendation is to psSess what constraints the site presents , and then Man appropriate develonrent. Ve believe that K_ -- T' site restoration, to stem the erosion causedby off-road vehicles is an imnortant immediate steq4tha�Q t will help restore the ecological balance. se We believe that it is K±�ri' to provide continued horse and hiking trails throuch the site , and an env irorrental education ProoraT should henin as soon as Possihie, to scouiint reonle with the site. To this end, we Suggest that perhaps docents !7om Coyote point "P;euv and janDer Ridge could have a training session in late February or earlv "arch, and some limited public tours could be conducted durino the peak bloorino season in early April . I believe that Ilan Grundmann offered the lasner Pidne docents. Perhaps an informal trainino session could he set on later this month. We look forward to narticipating further in the planning process foffdo. ewood. Sincerely, Lennie Roberts Vice-President cc: Midneninsula Regional Open Space District Peninsula Regional Group, Sierra Club Audubon Society California Native Plant Society Filoli Center Jasper Ridge Bi6logical Preserve Coyote Point museum Association Susan Somers c-81-4 February 25 , 1981 Meeting 81-4 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S ir -Amount Name Description ..869 $ 400. 00 Mr.&' Mrs . Jens-Karl Kroijer Deed of Trust Payment-February -870 733. 00 Kathy Blackburn Contract Services-February 871 28. 20 James Boland Class Registration-Reimbursement 872 7 . 17 CA Water Service Co. Utilities 873 31 . 38 David Camp Class Registration and Books- Reimbursement 874 34. 61 Carolyn Caddes Photography 875 115 . 33 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance 876 33. 55 The Dark Room Photography Service 877 1 ,900. 00 Deloitte ,Haskins , and Sells Auditor' s Fee 878 80 . 00 Excel Pool and Patio Pool Maintenance-Rancho San Ant?ni 0 Open Space Preserve 879 89.47 First American Title Title Insurance 880 37 . 04 Foster Bros . Field Supplies 881 24. 26 Graphicstat , Inc. Photos for Signs-Rancho San Antonio 882 86 . 00 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting 883 166 . 50 Honeywell Protection Service 884 35 . 00 Kragen Auto District Vehicle Expense 885 414. 10 Lawrence Tire Service ,Inc . District Vehicle Renair 886 140 . 47 Los Altos Stationers Office Supplies 887 357. 23 Eric Mart Training and Seminars 888 477. 31 Mobil District Vehicle Expense .889 159 . 69 Minton' s Lumber and Supply Field Supplies .890 21. 40 Stanley R. Norton Legal Expenses-January -891 710. 40 Olsten' s Temporary Office Help 892 870. 39 Orchard Supply Hardware Site Maintenance and Repair 893 31. 95 Peninsula Pro-Flame Propane and Gas 894 27. 27 Rancho Hardware Shop Supplies 895 49. 11 S and W Equipment Co . Field Equipment 896 62 .40 San Jose Art Drafting Supplies -897 3, 346 . 00 Title Insurance and Trust Title Insurance-Windy Hill .898 563. 38 Union Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense 899 6 . 67 Utility Body Co. District Vehicle Repair C-81-4 "February 25 , 1981 Meeting 81-4 Page 2 ,Amount Name Description 900 71. 69 Uno Graphics Brochure-Rancho San Antonio 901 9 . 52 Victor Field Supplies 902 200. 74 Xerox Corporation Installment Payment 903 154. 31 James Boland Training and Seminars 904 30. 00 California Journal Subscription 905 40. 00 League of CA Cities _ Subscription '906 15 . 00 Menlo-Atherton Recorder Subscription C-81-4 February 25 , 1981 Meeting 81-4 Revised MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S A - Amount Name Description .869 $ 400. 00 14r.& Mrs . Jens-Karl Kroijer Deed of Trust Payment-February 870 733.00 Kathy Blackburn Contract Services-February 871 28. 20 James Boland Class Registration-Reimbursement 872 7 . 17 CA Water Service Co. Utilities 873 31. 38 David Camp Class Registration and Books- Reimbursement 874 34. 61 Carolyn Caddes Photography 875 115 . 33 Communications Research Co. Radio Maintenance 876 33. 55 The Dark Room Photography Service 877 1 ,900. 00 Deloitte,Haskins , and Sells Auditor' s Fee 878 80. 00 Excel Pool and Patio Pool Maintenance-Rancho San Ant?nio Open Space Preserve 879 89 .47 First American Title Title Insurance 880 37. 04 Foster Bros . Field Supplies 881 24. 26 Graphicstat, Inc. Photos for Signs-Rancho San Antonio 882 86 .00 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting 883 166 . 50 Honeywell Protection Service 884 35 . 00 Kragen Auto District Vehicle Expense 885 414. 10 Lawrence Tire Service , Inc. District Vehicle Renair 886 140. 47 Los Altos Stationers Office Supplies 887 357. 23 Eric Mart Training and Seminars 888 477. 31 Mobil District Vehicle Expense 889 159 . 69 Minton' s Lumber and Supply Field Supplies 890 21. 40 Stanley R. Norton Legal Expenses-January 891 710. 40 Olsten' s Temporary Office Help 892 870. 39 Orchard Supply Hardware Site Maintenance and Repair 893 31. 95 Peninsula Pro-Flame Propane and Gas 894 27. 27 Rancho Hardware Shop Supplies 895 49. 11 S and W Equipment Co . Field Equipment 896 62 . 40 San Jose Art Drafting Supplies 897 3, 346 . 00 Title Insurance and Trust Title Insurance-Windy Hill 898 563. 38 Union Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense 899 6. 67 Utility Body Co. District Vehicle Repair February 25, 1981 Meeting 81-4 Page 2 Revised Amount Name Description 900 71. 69 Uno Graphics Brochure-Rancho San Antonio 901 9. 52 Victor Field Supplies 902 200. 74 Xerox Corporation Installment Payment 903 154. 31 James Boland Training and Seminars 904 30. 00 California Journal Subscription 905 40. 00 League of CA Cities - Subscription 906 15 . 00 Menlo-Atherton Re-corder Subscription 907 129 .:00 Cardillo Travel Agency Out-of-Toim Meeting Expense acDonald '_908 64. 00 Charlotte.* Macnonald Reimbursement-Hotel Reservation 909 75 . 00 Peninsula Times Tribune Advertisement for Secretary 910 .138. 16 Petty Cash Meal Conference,Film, Caligraphy for Resolution of Appreciation, Out-of-Town Meeting Expense , Private Vehicle Expense , and Office Supplies 911 90. 00 CPRS Conference Out-of, Tocm Meeting Expense-Woof 912 90. 00 West Valley College Training Course-Eri*c Mart, John Escobar , Dave C,-imp 913 138. 00 Cardillo Travel Agency Out-of-To-,.,,-n Meeting Expense-