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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1, LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
A G E N D A
March 25 , 1981 375 Distel Circle, D-1
Los Altos, CA
(7 : 30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 25 and March 11, 1981
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(7 :45) 1 Resolution of Appreciation to Assemblyman Byron Sher - R. Bishop
Resolution Commending and Thanking Assemblyman
Byron Sher for His Assistance to the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District and the Regional
Parks of the State of California
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 :55) 2. Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of
the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District for Fiscal Year 1981-1982 - H. Grench
(8 : 25) 3. Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area (Crittenden
Marsh) - Acceptance of Easement for Public Access
C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Easement Deed
and Agreement and Authorizing General Manager to
Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Stevens
Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area)
(8 : 30) 4 . Elimination of Land and Water Conservation Fund
State Assistance - H. Grench
Resolution Urging Full Federal Funding for the
Portion of Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
Directed to the States and Territories of the
United States
Herbert A Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Meeting 81-8
March 25, 1981
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(8 : 35) 5. Proposed Urban Forestry Grant Application - S. Sessions
Resolution Approving the Application for Urban
Forestry Funds - Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Controlled Burning Project
OLD BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED
(8: 40) 6. Progress Report on Use and Management Planning for
Planning Area I (Hassler Area)
(8 : 55) 7. Skyline Signs Progress Report
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(9: 00) 8. Issues and Questions From Site Emphasis and Program
Evaluation Workshops - H. Grench
(10: 00) 9. Schedule for Preparing a General Plan for Emphasized
Sites - H. Grench
(10: 05) 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 OraZ 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
accurateZy incZuded in the minutes.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
NOTICE OF MEETING
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
March 25, 1981
7 : 00 P.M.
375 Distel Circle, D-1
Los Altos, CA
There will be a meeting of the Legislative Committee of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at 7 :00 P.M.
on Wednesday, March 25, 1981 prior to the Regular Meeting
of the Board of Directors at 375 Distel Circle, D-1, Los
Altos.
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
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
NOTICE OF MEETING
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE
April 2 , 1981
12 : 00 Noon
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA
There will be a meeting of the Public Notification
Committee of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Dis-
trict at 12 : 00 noon on Thursday, April 2, 1981 at 375
Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos. The purpose of
the meeting is to review the Board' s current procedures
relating to public notification.
Herbert A Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,NonetteG.Hanko,Richard S Bishop,Edward Shelley,Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
People for open Space_
46 Kearny • San Francisco,CA 94108 • (415)781-8729
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
March 25, 1981
Meeting 81-8
March 11, 1981
Dear friend:
Could you please run the following two paragraphs in your
newsletter? Your help would be really appreciated.
People for Open Space is holding its fourth annual retreat
during the weekend of May 8-10. Situated at the beautiful
Ralston White Conference Center in Mill Valley, the retreat
will feature speakers, workshops and panels focussing on such
issues as the National Agricultural Lands Study, the energy
impacts of compact versus low-density development, and the
effect future private investment will have on Bay Area conser-
vation issues, among others.
Participants in previous retreats are unanimous in their
praise for both the charm of the site and the usefulness of the
retreat. To receive registration information, please contact
the POS office, telephone number 781-8729.
Thanks very much,
Naomi Schalit
Office Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Special Events Chairman Santa Clara Howard Allen Robert Kirkwood Winfield Smith
President Marguerite K.Johnston' Neil Heiman Paul Barneyrs. Miles Kresge Allan B.Jacobs' Ciddy Wordell y 9 Frank Stead
Alameda County San Francisco County Martha C.Bentley Gerrie Kretzmer John H.Sutter
Past President Mary Jefferds Dorothy Erskine' Joseph Bodovitz Arthur Lampert Harry Tranmer
T.J.Kent, Arthur Paull Anne Halsted Mrs.Lyle Buehler Mrs. Pamela W Lloyd John Tuteur,Jr.
Laurence Dawson Irwin Luckman Mrs. Robert Watson
Vice Presidents Contra Costa County Son Mateo County Joseph H. Engbeck,Jr. Dr. Bradford Lundborg Mrs. Edgar Wayburn
William D. Evers' Jane Nissen Laidley Richard Bishop Mrs.Janet Gray Hayes Fred Martin
Barbara Eastman' Elizabeth Kilhom Lennie Roberts Alfred Heller Theodore Osmundson
Leslie S.Ayers' Morin County Solano County Lois Crozier Hogle Emily Renzel
Michael Marston' Lawrence Livingston,Jr.' Cynthia Kay Mrs. Mary Hutchinson Mel Scott EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Secretary-Treasurer Karin Urquhart Diane Low Mrs,Gregory Jones E.Clement Shute Larry Orman
James D, Hobbs' Napa County Sonoma County Philip Kearney Mrs.William Siri
Membership Chairman Volker Eisele' Dr,William Kortum ASSOC. DIRECTOR
Sylvia McLaughlin' June Foote Iva Warner `Executive Committee Member Betty Weekes
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO'
Meeting 81-8
March 25 , 1981
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P.O. BOX 2012 SUNNYVALE, CALIF. 94087
March 11, 1981
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Openspace District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California, 94022
Ladies and Gentlemen,
This is to request a place on your agenda of your meeting of the twenty-
fourth of March to seek a permit to use the site known as Windy Hill to fly
radio-controlled model soaring aircraft.
Windy Hill is located on the east side of Skyline Blvd. about 2-1/2 miles
south of the junction of La Honda Road. It is a part of your newest acquisi-
tion) the Post property.
The South Bay Soaring Society is the nation's oldest organization devoted
entirely to the use of radio-controlled model soaring aircraft (gliders). We
are affiliated with the national organization, the Academy of Model Aeronau-
tics. We presently have use permits for flying sites from the School Districts
of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and San Jose, from the East Bay Regional Park Dis-
trict, the Santa Clara County Park District, and the City of San Jose.
Our request for a permit to fly our aircraft is specifically for Windy Hill
and specifically for radio-controlled model soaring aircraft (no gasoline
engines). Windy Hill fulfills many specific requirements necessary for flying.
It has a slope that is steep and wide enough to channel wind upwards so that
our soarers can remain airborne. The area is free from trees and shrubs. The
hill and adjoining ridges allow us to land with safety for both spectators
and aircraft. The hill will accommodate flying when the wind is from a variety
of directions (a unique situation rarely found in other slope sites). This is
the only site suitable for safe soaring in northern Santa Clara County. Many
of our members who live in this area have to travel more than fifty miles to
find a suitable soaring site. Finally, the site has an incredible view both
to the east and west.
Our request will conform to any regulations and conditions that exist for
public utilization of the District's lands, such as hours of use, and health
and sanitation requirements. While we are not requesting exclusive use, we
would like to point out that each AMA member and each affiliated organization
is covered by a $1,000,000 insurance policy. (Details of this coverage will
be provided upon your request.) If it is in your best judgement, your permit
for use could stipulate that AMA membership be a requirement for permission to
fly radio-controlled model soarers at this site. Further, we, the SBSS, would
be willing to supervise the site, prepare safety guidelines and supervise the
conduct of our members while at the site.
Board of Directors., MROD March 11, 1981
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Members of our organization have been flying at Windy Hill prior to your
acquisition of the property without any incidents regarding safety or hazard
to hikers,, horseback riders, or spectators. We have an unblemished record
of safety since our club's inception in 1968. We are proud of our service
to the community and our relationship with Mother Nature. (We don't fly
unless she is willing and we are cooperative with her laws. ) Our relation-
ship with our other permit grantors has always been cordial and cooperative.
We hope that we will be allowed to speak to this request for usage at your
next meeting, and are willing to cooperate with your staff in any way to
facilitate your decision-making process.
Please contact our Vice President, George Paige, at the following address:
860 Clara Drive
Palo Alto, California 94303
or call him at 855-8403 (work) or 856-9776 (home), if you have any questions
regarding this request.
Very truly yours,
Michael Carlin
President, SBSS
George Paige
Vice President
cc: Steve Sessions
Land Manager, MROD
-itten Communication
_Keeting 81-8
March 25, 1981
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
SUITE 315, CIVIC CENTER
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 94903
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MARIN COUNTY TELEPHONE (415) 499-7331
March 13, 1981
Mr. Richard Bishop, President
Board of D i rectors
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
RE : Legislation
Dear Mr. Bishop:
In accordance with your request, the information concerning AB 597 was
reviewed and approved by the Marin County Board of Supervisors acting as
the Board of Directors of the Open Space District, at their meeting of
March 3, 1981 .
On behalf of the Board of Directors this is to inform you that our Board
unanimously supported the concepts embodied in AB 597 introduced by
Assemblyman Sher. We will be following the legislation with interest.
Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
spectfully sLibmitted,
" GARY GIACOMINI , PRESIDENT
Board of Directors
Marin County Open Space District
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cc: Pierre Joske
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT CLERK
BOB ROUMIGUIERE BARBARA BOXER AL ARAMBURU GARY GIACOMINI GAIL M. WILHELM VAN GILLESPIE
SAN RAFAEL GREENBRAE TIBURON SAN GERONIMO NOVATO REGULAR MEETING
IST DISTRICT 2ND DISTRICT 3RD DISTRICT 4TH DISTRICT 5TH DISTRICT TUESDAY, 9 A. M.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
COMMENDING AND THANKING ASSEMBLYMAN BYRON
SHER FOR HIS ASSISTANCE TO THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND THE REGIONAL
PARKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Byron Sher has taken the lead in
the protection of California' s open space lands through his intro-
duction of Assembly Bill 597 in the State Legislature, and
WHEREAS, by amending the Public Resources Code to make it
more difficult for regional park and open space districts to sell
dedicated parklands, AB 597 would encourage the preservation of
these lands for future generations, and
WHEREAS, by making it possible for regional park and open
space districts to transfer dedicated parklands to other public
agencies for park and open space purposes , AB 597 would encourage
cooperative intergovernmental efforts to preserve public open space,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DOES RESOLVE to commend and express its
appreciation to Assemblyman Byron Sher for his assistance to the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and to the other regional
park and open space districts in the State.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Mid-
peninsula Regional Open Space District on
at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote :
AYES, in favor thereof:
Directors :
NOES:
ABSENT:
President - Board of Directors
ATTEST:
Secretary
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 19 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
CONTRIBUTORS: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager, S. Sessions,
Land Manager, C. MacDonald, Public Communications
Coordinator, J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Preliminary Action Plan for the Implementation of
the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District for Fiscal Year 1981 - 1982
Introduction: The District' s activities have been guided by
an Action Plan, which implements the Basic Policy and other
policies adopted by the Board of Directors, since March 1974 .
The Action Plan' s function is to identify key projects and ac-
tivities, plan and allocate budget funds, evaluate progress,
and summarize the purpose of the District' s major programs.
The proposed preliminary Action Plan for fiscal year 1981-1982
is attached, and, as indicated at the February 4, 1981 Program
Evaluation Workshop, the format for the preliminary Action Plan
is different from the type of format used in previous years.
This change results from the need to incorporate into the plan
the key projects and activities, discussed at the workshop, which
will be used to measure progress at future evaluation workshops.
Because of this major change in format, it was impossible simply
to indicate changes, additions, and deletions from the 1980-1981
Action Plan; however, staff referred to the current Action Plan
when preparing this new document and feels the proposed preliminary
Action Plan for fiscal year 1981-1982 accurately reflects other
typical projects and activities to be carried out during the
coming year.
Discussion: The proposed Action Plan describes the District' s
major programs for fiscal year 1981-1982 , and they are :
I. Open Space Acquisition Program
A. Negotiations Subprogram
B. Land Analysis Subprogram
C. Special Projects Subprogram
II. Open Space Management Program
A. Planning, Design and Development Subprogram
B. Operation, Maintenance and Volunteer Subprogram
C. Enterprise Activities Subprogram
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III. Public Communications and Governmental Liaison Subprogram
A. Public Participation and Education Subprogram
B. Public and Private Liaison Subprogram
C. Media Subprogram
IV. General Management and Program Support
Since the key projects and activities for the 1981-1982 fiscal
year were thoroughly discussed by the Board and staff at the
February workshop, the following sections have been included
in this report to indicate any changes proposed in the key pro-
jects and activities that you had previously approved, as well
as any staffing changes being contemplated at this time. Obvi-
ously, the preliminary Action Plan for fiscal year 1981-1982
could be altered before it is presented to you for final approval
in June, and I want to emphasize that any staffing changes pro-
posed in the accompanying material would have to be presented
to the Board, at a later time, for consideration and possible
approval.
Open Space Acquisition Program
There have been no changes in the key projects and activities
for the 1981-1982 fiscal year from the February workshop for
any of the Open Space Acquisition Subprograms. However, with
all of the recent acquisition activity, it has become very im-
portant for the District to explore and develop all sources of
financing assistance, including encouraging owner financing and
testing the market for a new note issue. This funding squeeze
will be even more acute as a result of anticipated federal and
State budget cuts which may effect the District both directly
and indirectly, and will mean more reliance on Peninsula Open
Space Trust and cooperative projects with other agencies to help
complete the District' s acquisition goals.
Open Space Managment Program
Staff has added a new key project and activity dealing with the
provision of pre-acquisition planning necessary for acquisition
decisions to the Planning, Design and Development Subprogram since
it is felt that this is a very critical planning activity and
should be reflected as a very high priority activity. As an
outcome of recent site emphasis discussions, staff has reworded
the key activity relating to comprehensive use and development
planning to read "Prepare comprehensive use and development gen-
eral plan consistent with adopted site emphasis guidelines. "
There are three possible staffing changes indicated in Open Space
Management' s proposed portions of the Action Plan. They are
1) the possibility of having a person on the staff to provide en-
vironmental analyst/writer skills 2) the possible restructuring
of the Ranger staff to provide for Senior Ranger positions; and
3) a review of the Coordinator of Volunteers position. All of
these possible staffing changes are being reviewed and analyzed
by the Land Manager, and at this time, there are no definite
recommendations to make to the Board.
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Public Communications and Government Liaison Program
A few changes have been made in the key projects and activities
for the Public Participation and Education and the Public and
Private Liaison Subprograms. No changes were made in the Media
Subprogram. Because of staffing time constraints, the telephone
survey relating to the Openspace newsletter has been moved from
the key projects and activities list in the Public Participation
and Education Subprogram to the list of the other typical pro-
jects and activities. In addition, the key project and activity
relating to public presentations has been divided between the
Public Participation and Education Subprogram and the Public and
Private Liaison Subprogram to more accurately reflect the dif-
ferent types of presentations and audience groups. Staff has
included the development of a rotating schedule for making in-
formational presentations to public agencies and private organ-
izations as a key activity in the Public and Private Liaison
Subprogram in order to streamline the scheduling of presentations
that, in some cases, require a great deal of a Board member' s
time.
General Management and Program Support
The key projects and activities for the 1981-1982 fiscal year are
the same as discussed at the February workshop. It should be
noted that the Controller and I are currently reviewing the re-
quired staff time for the District' s Accounting Specialist position
to determine whether this part-time position needs to be filled
on a full-time basis in order to accomplish the accounting-related
work required by the District.
Staff Resources
Total staff resources for each of the District' s major programs
are outlined below. Significant percentages of incremental staff
time are included, and unless otherwise noted, a staff member' s
time is allocated to a single program, even though s/he may work
to some extent in other areas.
Open Space Acquisition Program
Land Acquisition Manager
Real Estate Research Analyst
75% Secretary - Land Acquisition & Public Communications
Student Intern (T)
Open Space Management Program
Land Manager
Operations Supervisor
Open Space Planner
Associate Open Space Planner
Secretary - Land Management
Rangers (8 existing + 1 proposed and possibly 3 becoming
Senior Rangers)
Coordinator of Volunteer Programs (PC - under review)
(Staff reviewing need for person to provide environmental
writer/analyst skills)
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Public Communications & Governmental Liaison Program
Public Communications Coordinator (P)
25% Secretary - Land Acquisition & Public Communications
General Management and Program Support
General Manager
Administrative Assistant
Secretary - Administration (P)
Accounting Specialist (P - under review)
Controller (P)
Legal Counsel (PC)
T = Temporary Employee, P = Part-time Employee, C = Contract Work
Again, it should be noted that any proposed changes in the
staffing organization as it currently exists have been included,
since staff has had to prepare the preliminary Action Plan while
looking ahead to the future fiscal year and possible staffing
changes. By tentatively adopting the preliminary Action Plan
or adopting the final Action Plan for the 1981-1982 fiscal year,
you are not approving any of these proposed staffing changes.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you review the proposed
preliminary Action Plan for fiscal year 1981-82, modify as
necessary, and tentatively adopt the Action Plan so that it may
serve as a guide for the formulation of the budget for the coming
fiscal year.
It should be noted that the Budget Committee has not reviewed, as
in the past, the preliminary Action Plan prior to full Board review
since a significant amount of the entire Board' s time was spent
in reviewing the key projects and activities of each program and
subprogram at February' s Program Evaluation Workshop. If you
would prefer that the Budget Committee conduct an intensive review
of the proposed preliminary Action Plan, you could still tenta-
tively adopt the plan at this time and refer it to the Budget
Committee for examination prior to having the plan presented to
you for final approval in June.
ACTION PLAN
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC POLICY
OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
FOR THE 1981-1982 FISCAL YEAR
I. Open Space Acquisition Program
II. Open Space Management Program
III. Public Communications and
Governmental Liaison Program
IV. General Management and Program
Support
OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Negotiations
B. Land Analysis
C. Special Projects
. To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will purchase or otherwise
acquire interest in the maximum feasible
amount of strategic open space within the
District planning areas.
Negotiations Subpro,,. .,Ti
Objective
The objective of the Negotiations Subprogram is to provide for
the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure
a recreational greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, utilizing
the major portion of the District' s income.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Lands Commitment budget
category into strategic open space lands at desirable prices
(fair market value or less) including, where possible,private
financing with favorable terms.
2 . Expend the Previous Land Commitments backlog.
3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one
acquisition project that furthers the District' s overall open
space goals.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate
appraisers and brokers, developers, architects, engineers,
zoning and planning officials, and financial institutions .
2 . Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options, install-
ment purchases, defeasible fee, etc. ) ,to offer advantages and
incentives to landowners, as well as well as to the District.
3 . Explore additional methods to protect open space lands for less
than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements,
acquisition of development rights, development dedication,
cooperation with private individuals and groupst etc. ) .
4 . Publicize, through news articles and speeches, the open space
acquisition program of the District, thereby increasing chances
that people will contact the District regarding land purchase and
gift opportunities.
5. Institute eminent domain proceedings, in the extraordinary case,
in the event negotiations fail to produce an agreement on terms
of purchase where the parcel involved is key to the District' s program.
Required Staff Resources
60% of time of Land Acquisition manager
20% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
300 of time of Secretary-Land Acquisition and Public Communications
Land Analysis Sub2rG_ A
Objective
The objective of the Land Analysis Subprogram is to provide the
background information needed to carry on an effective land
acquisition program.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Analyze, in conjunction with Open Space Management programs .,
particular geographic areas of the District, such as the bay-
lands, to develop acquisition recommendations and project costs.
2. Continue gathering current information on areas and projects
of interest, including updating zoning and general plan in-
formation, and development potential and proposals.
Other Typical Projects and Activities:
1. Continually compile current information on real estate market
activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a
timely basis.
2. Gather and catalog information on local, State and Federal re-
gulations (e.g. , zoning, subdivision and urban services, and
on restrictions or plans contained in general plan elements and
other planning studies. )
3. Maintain the parcel research filing system, including the addition
of new parcels when required.
4. Catalog information of special interest, such as deed
restrictions, encumbrances, financing and tax considerations .
This activity includes the establishment of a working relationship
with title companies and other information sources.
5. Continue work on gathering and maintaining a comprehensive and
efficient map system which contains the data necessary for
effective negotiations .
6. Maintain a comparable data index with cross reference to mapping
system for use in cost estimation and appraisal analysis.
7. Review agendas and minutes of other appropriate agencies.
Required Staff Resources
15% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
60% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
25% of time of Secretary-Land Acquisition and Public Communications
100% of time of Student Summer Intern
§.2ecial Projects SuL, ogram
Objective
The objective of the Special Projects Subprogram is to establish
a broad base for the acquisition program by coordinating District
efforts with other public and private agencies and developing addi-
tional acquisition revenue sources.
Key Projects and Objectives
1. Eliminate the current grant project backlog (see Negotiations
Subprogram) and keep abreast of grants available to the District.
Submit at least one Land and Water Conservation Fund and one SB 174
grant acquisition request.
2. Test the market, and, if possible at favorable terms, market
a new District note issue for land acquisition purposes.
3 . Seek and encourage other agencies and groups to undertake sole
or joint acquisition projects, including the completion of
the Bayfront Trail in the Moffett-Ames area with Santa Clara
County. Work with the State to secure the balance of the funding
necessary for Bear Creek Redwoods State Park and help them bring
the acquisition project to a conclusion.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain a multi-year spending plan for land acquisition which
optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition
goals within budget constraints.
2. Make timely application for grants available to the District
and encourage other agencies to apply for grants that will enhance
overall open space goals.
3. Utilize consultants to investigate and/or negotiate in special
situations .
4 . Maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and
consultants as necessary.
Required Staff Resources
25% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
20% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
20% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Planning, Design and Development
B. Operation, Maintenance and Volunteer
C. Enterprise Activities
To Implement The
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will follow a land management
policy that provides proper care of open space
land, allowing public access appropriate to the
nature of the land and consistent with eco-
logical values.
Plannin!j, Design and velo]2ment Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Planning, Design and Development Subprogram
is to provide short term and long range acquisition planning and
the formulation and review of use and management plans.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to develop, review, and coordinate the implementation of
Board approved use and management plans, including the Monte Bello
development plan when approved, follow-up on Picchetti and Thorne-
wood adopted restoration and use plans, and conclusion of the
Hassler demolition project upon acquisition of the property.
2. Continue the liaison effort, in conjunction with the Open Space
Acquisition Program where appropriate, for the planning of multi-
jurisdictional projects, involving other agencies and non-profit
groups. Obtain plan commitments from other agencies for the Bay-
front Trail alignment and development.
3. Prepare comprehensive use and development general plan consistent
with adopted site emphasis guidelines.
4. Review and begin the revision as appropriate of all land management
policies and present in a coherent reference form.
5. Provide pre-acquisition planning necessary for acquisition decisions.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Review other agency subdivision plans, zoning changes and general
plan amendments and environmental documents that may impact District
lands.
2. Continue to encourage cooperative development and management plans
(for example , trails) with other local jurisdictions and special
interest groups such as equestrians.
3. Gather input from user and special interest groups relating to
site use and management.
4. Develop and implement specific Board-approved resource management
plans such as controlled burning, grazing, and erosion controls.
5. Prepare specific construction plans and specifications for develop-
ment projects and coordinate contracted services.
6. Establish volunteer and intern programs , whenever feasible , to
accomplish special planning projects.
7. Make site features available to the handicapped where practical.
8. Maintain a standardized series of maps and special presentation
materials for all District lands.
9. Prepare appropriate portions of acquisition grant applications.
10. Prepare environmental assessments, environmental impact reports,
or negative declarations as appropriate to District projects.
Required Staff Resources
70% of time of Land Manager
850 of time of Open Space Planner
90% of time of Associate Open Space Planner
15% of time of Operations Supervisor
70% of time of Secretary - Land Management
12 hours per week of environmental writer/analyst skills
(to be further defined)
Operation, Maintenai. , and Volunteer Subprogra..
Objective
The objective of the operation, Maintenance, and Volunteer Subprogram
is to provide responsible stewardship of District lands by providing
those public safety and maintenance services necessary for the effec-
tive management of these lands. Part of the objective of this sub-
program is to educate the public regarding features and proper use
of these lands.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to provide a responsible level of stewardship of District
lands, including adoption and implementation, as approved, of a
long-range organizational structure.
2. Implement approved and funded force account portions of site use
and management plan recommendations as scheduled. Prepare a
comprehensive maintenance and operations plan for District pre-
serves, including formalization of the District' s preventative
maintenance program.
3 . Conduct a docent interpretive program, focusing on meeting in-
creasing needs and program demands, using Los Trancos Open Space
Preserve, Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, and Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve. Conduct an Edgewood spring wildflower walk,
if feasible.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Provide an active patrol program focused on educating the public
in the proper use of wildland areas and enforcing District
ordinances.
2. Continue to provide an active fire management program, including
both fire prevention and suppression.
3. Continue to implement the fire management plan for the Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve.
4. Provide after hours call-out services for District sites, primarily
through operation of a ranger residence program, as approved.
5. Maintain all District lands and facilities to a standard of
appearance and utility in accordance with approved use and manage-
ment plans and remove debris from one or more sites where previous
owners and use have resulted in large debris accumulation.
6. Begin implementation of a formal District maintenance and operations
plan, as approved.
7. Maintain District vehicles, equipment, and field operations office.
8. Continue to conduct a docent training program.
9. Continue ongoing training and development of field operations staff.
10. Utilize volunteers and temporary personnel such as California Con-
servation Corps, Scouts , and interns for such projects as trail
clearing and litter clean-up.
11. Monitor increased site use and patterns to provide documented
statistics for future Open Space Management decisions.
Required Staff Resources
25% of time of Land Manager
10% of time of Open Space Planner
100 of time of Associate Open Space Planner
75% of time of Operations Supervisor
980 of time of Rangers (8 existing + 1 proposed*)
250 of time of Secretary - Land Management
1000 of time of Coordinator of Volunteer Programs (2 time - under review)
*Three of these Rangers to become Senior Rangers if new staffing plan
approved.
Enterprise Activities Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Enterprise Subprogram is to manage all the
revenue producing activities.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to administer all leases and rental accounts in such a
way as to maximize income from enterprise accounts consistent
with use policies.
2. Prepare a cost/benefit grazing study.
3. Prepare a revenue producing study of District resources, evaluating
previous studies, economic trade-offs, and District policy guidelines.
4. Develop a plan to more effectively administer revenue producing
activities.
Typical Projects and Activities
1. Begin implementation of approved outcomes of revenue producing
study.
2. Maintain all facilities utilized in the District' s enterprise
program.
3. Conduct public auctions to dispose of surplus District goods as
required.
Required Staff Resources
50 of time of Land Manager
5% of time of Open Space Planner
100 of time of Operations Supervisor
2% of time of Rangers (8 existing + 1 proposed*)
5% of time of Secretary - Land Manager
*Three of these Rangers to become Senior Rangers if new staffing
plan approved.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND
GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Public Participation and Education
B. Public and Private Liaison
C. Media
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE
The District will educate and make clearly
visible to the public the purposes and actions
of the District, and will actively encourage
public communications and involvement in District
activities.
Public Participation and Education Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public Participation and Education Subprogram
is to communicate clearly the District' s programs and goals to its
constituency, with the aim of generating greater public involvement
and support.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue printing and distributing the Openspace Newsletter.
Issue updated version of fact sheet as needed.
2. Continue program of public presentations and displays for
community and school groups. Continue working with docents
on new slide shows and display materials. Continue efforts
to evaluate the most effective kinds of presentations or
displays.
3. Begin planning for the District' s Tenth Anniversary Celebration
in November, 1982.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Continue development and distribution of informational brochures
in accordance with District policy.
2 . Complete the updating of the Master Plan.
3. Publicize availability of District sites at a level consistent
with the Board' s site emphasis policy, when adopted.
4 . Publicize the Docent Program on selected District sites in
accordance with site emphasis policy.
5. Hold occasional public hearings on important matters, inviting
public comments.
6. Continue working with volunteers to investigate possibility of
producing a film promoting the preservation of open space.
7 . Seek volunteers and/or interns to compile an official District
history in preparation for the District' s tenth anniversary.
8 . If time permits , conduct telephone survey of newsletter subscribers
and incorporate findings into planning of future publications.
Required Staff Resources
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
5% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
Staff and Board time as available for public presentations
Public and Private Liaison Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public and Private Liaison Subprogram is
to work with other public agencies and private organizations to
secure legislative remedies to the problems created by reduced
levels of funding and to complete projects of mutual concern.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Accomplish priority items for fiscal year in District' s
legislative program utilizing services of legislative consultant.
2. Continue the program of informational presentations to public
agencies and private organizations with particular emphasis on
county and city planning departments and city councils within
the District' s boundaries. Develop rotating schedule for reach-
ing these groups.
3. Communicate with San Mateo County elected officials regarding
private development proposals, proposed rezonings, trail dedica-
tion ordinances, and enhanced protection of the Skyline Scenic
Corridor.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain regular contact with officials of other agencies and
private organizations for the exchange of information, coopera-
tion on special projects, and participation in special events
such as conferences and seminars in order to inform the District
staff and Board on current issues.
2. Continue to work with legislators, legislative committees, State
and federal administrators, other agencies, private organizations,
and interested citizens for information and action regarding State
legislation and specific local issues.
3. Continue contact and cooperation with staff and officials of
other regional park and open space districts for the purpose
of exchanging information and technical expertise.
4. maintain up-to-date address files of government officials , private
organizations, interested groups, and citizens to be used for
distribution of newsletter and other pertinent materials and
information.
Required Staff Resources
20% of time (6 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
150 of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
Board and other staff as available
Media Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Media Subprogram is to work to increase public
awareness of the District through news stories and feature articles
in the press and other media as appropriate.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue regular communications with the media in accordance
with the District' s basic policy relating to open information
and cooperation.
2. Develop and implement procedures for publicizing selected
District sites in accordance with site emphasis policy guidelines.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Continue the regular reading, clipping, and circulating of news-
paper and magazine articles, utilizing volunteer help whenever
possible.
2. Continue to publicize the District in magazines, park and
recreation publications, and environmental newsletters in accord-
ance with Board policy.
3. Continue to respond to radio and television station information
requests. Continue occasional public service announcements
on radio or TV to increase public awareness of the District as
appropriate.
Required Staff Resources
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
5% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
To Implement The
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The staff of the District will administer
the affairs of the District on behalf of
the public so as to maximize accomplishment
of the goals of the District within existing
financial and other constraints.
General Management ai,,A Program Support
Objective
The objective of General Management and Program Support is to provide
overall coordination, direction, and an administrative base for all District
activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board ' s policies
and directives.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Provide necessary interpretation, coordination, direction, and
administrative base, including on-going review and updating of
personnel-related matters, for District' s staff and programs
in order to carry out Board policies, Action Plan, and specific
actions according to written and unwritten Board priorities.
2. Forecast future revenues and develop strategies to provide neces-
sary funding to carry out the Board' s programs and priorities.
3. Analyze District' s population distribution and redistrict by
Board as necessary.
4. Continue to promote an atmosphere conducive to generating a
creative team effort, including at least one staff workshop retreat.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by
State law.
2. Update Action Plan, prepare annual budget, and coordinate pro-
gram evaluations for Action Plan progress.
3. Provide financial management and accounting, including investment
of temporarily idle funds.
4. Administer personnel functions such as Unemployment Insurance
and Workers' Compensation; adopt and implement administrative
policies; provide orientation to new employees; administer and
review employee benefits, salary ranges, and job descriptions
as appropriate.
5. Review workload of support staff and make appropriate adjustments.
6. Continue evaluation of overall organizational structure and
staffing requirements.
7. Continue to provide immediate office space needs and work with
Board' s Office Space Committee to discuss long term location of
the District office and the question of buying versus renting.
Required Staff Resources
Personnel below work on all programs:
General Manager
Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer)
Controller (1/4 time)
Administrative Assistant
Secretary to the General Manager
Accounting Specialist (3/4 time - under review)
M-81-37
(Meeting 81-8
March 25, 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 19, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
RE: Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area (Crittenden Marsh) -
Acceptance of Easement for Public Access
Background: On July 9, 1980, you adopted Resolution No. 80-36
approving and accepting a purchase agreement for the subject 54
acre property. At the time of purchase, the property had sufficient
access for patrol and maintenance purposes, but not for public access,
which would be required for public utilization of the property.
Public access is also a requirement for the Federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund grant reimbursement (see report R-80-38, dated
June 26, 1980) . In accordance with the resolution of intent, adopted
by the Santa Clara Valley Water District on March 2 , 1976 , staff
has secured the necessary agreement for the granting of this access
across the Crittenden Lane Bridge and along the eastern levee of
the Stevens Creek flood control channel to the Marsh property.
Crittenden Lane is already a public road as a result of prescriptive
right of use.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the accompanying
resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District authorizing acceptance of Easement Deed and
Agreement and authorizing General Manager to execute any and all
other documents necessary or appropriate to closing of the transaction
(Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area) .
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED AND
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION
(STEVENS CREEK SHORELINE NATURE STUDY AREA)
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 Easement Deed
and Agreement between Santa Clara Valley Water District and the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, dated March 10, 1981, a
copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part
hereof, and authorizes the President and appropriate officers to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the District.
Section Two. The General Manager of the District shall
cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to Santa Clara
Valley Water District. The General Manager further is authorized to
execute any and all other documents necessary or appropriate for
the recordation of the Easement Deed and Agreement.
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RESOLUTION 81 - 1)
AIPOKAHZIM; CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST IN rFAL PROPERTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board or Directors or SANTA CIAVA VAIATY WATER DISTKUT
as follows:
1. THAT the interests in real property of this District to be cOnvOY&
are described in "Exhibit A", so marked and attached hereto, and are not
required for the uses and purposes of the District ; and
2. THAT the Chairman of the Board be and is Wrohy authorized to excc"M
and deliver the deed of the District to the property as described in said
Exhibit A to MIDPIZINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public corporation
within said District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of SANTA CIARA VALLEY WATE!Z
DISTRICT on March 10, 19SI by the following vote :
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ATTEST': SUSAN A. EKSTRANI)
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Document Nos. 1029-88. 01, 63. 02 , 89. 01
EASEMENT DEED AND AGREEMENT
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, hereinafter "District" ,
a public corporation, organized and existing under and by virtue
of the laws of the State of California, does hereby grant, convey
and dedicate to the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT,
a public corporation, hereinafter "Grantee" , an easement for
ingress and egress upon, over and across that certain real property,
in the City of Mountain View, County of Santa Clara, State of
California, shown on the plat hereunto attached, marked "Exhibit A"
and additionally described as:
All that certain strip of land reserved for purposes of ingress
and egress described in .the deed recorded in Book 4727 , Official
Records, at page 168 , all that certain easement for ingress and
egress recorded in Book 5331, Official. Records, at page 167 , and
including that certain crossing of Stevens Creek commonly known
as Crittenden Bridge overlying those certain strips of land de-
scribed in Book 5001, Official Records, at page 316 and Book 4626 ,
Official Records , at page 245 , parcel 2.
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Agreement:
Grantee and District agree that:
1. The easement area, the subject of this agreement, is
granted for the purpose of public pedestrian, equestrian and
vehicular traffic for ingress and egress to and from Grantee' s
54 acre parcel adjacent to the subject easement, provided, that
this conveyance and nothing herein shall be construed as an
assumption by Grantor District of responsibility for the con-
struction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance in a condition
not dangerous or defective of any fencing, paving, or other sur-
facing existing or installed within the subject easement area.
2. At such time as Grantee may desire to allow public vehicular
traffic on, upon, over and across the subject easement, Grantee
shall apply to District for District permit (s) for construction of
roadways appropriate to the use (s) intended.
3. Grantee will repair damage to property of District
proximately caused by Grantee' s use of said easement.
4. Grantee shall defend, hold and save District harmless
from any damages or claims of damages howsoever arising from Grantee's
installation, maintenance, repair and use of the said easement area,
whether or not such damages or claims of damages result or are
claimed to be the result of lawful District operations upon or
adjacent to or affecting said easement area; and
5. This easement agreement binds and inures to the benefit
of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
DISTRICT: GRANTEE:
SANTA CLAD VALE WATER-,DISTRICT MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT
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Chairman:'o"f the Board of Directors President of the Board of Directors
DATED: PAR 0 1961 DATED:
ATTEST: SUSAN A. EKSTRAND ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board of Directors Clerk of the Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M-81-33
I9 (Meeting 81-8
00000� March 25, 1981)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 17 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Elimination of Land and Water Conservation Fund
State Assistance
President Reagan' s "Program for Economic Recovery" has been
unveiled and recommends significant reductions in federal support
for public park and recreation systems, including an immediate
freeze on state and local grant-in-aid programs. The Adminis-
tration' s proposals include the complete elimination of Land and
Water Conservation Fund state and local assistance, and officials
at the Department of Interior have already ordered an immediate
halt to further obligation of Land and Water Conservation Fund,
Urban Park and Recreation Recovery, and historic preservation grants.
The District has been very successful in the past in securing
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant moneys allocated to the
State of California, and the elimination of the state assistance
portion of the Fund would impact the District' s, as well as many
other agencies ' , ability to stretch acquisition and development
funding dollars.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the attached
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Urging Full Federal Funding for the Portion of
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Directed to the States
and Territories of the United States . Staff would forward copies
of this resolution with a cover letter from President Bishop to
the District' s Congressmen in Washington for their consideration.
Many park, recreation, and open space agencies throughout the
State are forwarding similar resolutions to Washington in the
hope that, when the ax falls, Land and Water Conservation Fund
state assistance will not be completely severed.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
URGING FULL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PORTION
OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS
DIRECTED TO THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF
THE UNITED STATES
WHEREAS , the Congress of the United States under
Public Law 88-578 authorized the establishment of the Federal
Land and Water Conservation Grant-In-Aid Program which became
effective January 1965; and
WHEREAS , the State of California and its political
subdivisions , including the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District, have been provided matching funds for acquiring lands
and developing facilities for public outdoor recreational pur-
poses that have preserved and protected environmental and recre-
ational resources and provided and encouraged recreational
opportunities for the citizens of California and the Midpeninsula
area; and
WHEREAS , the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
has been able to stretch its acquisition and development dollars
by receiving financial assistance from Land and Water Conservation
Fund Grants for acquisition projects in Santa Clara and San
Mateo Counties, including the Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve, the Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area, the
Hassler property, the East Palo Alto-Menlo Park Baylands, the
joint acquisition with San Mateo County of the Edgewood site ,
the joint acquisition of the Novitiate property with the Town
of Los Gatos, and the development of the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve; and
WHEREAS , President Reagan's "Program for Economic
Recovery" recommends significant reductions in Federal support
for public park and recreation systems, including a complete
elimination of Land and Water Conservation Fund state assistance
grants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby;
1. Urges the President of the United States and the
Secretary of the Interior to recognize the important role of
the Land and Water Conservation Grant-In-Aid Program and to
continue full Federal funding for the portion of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund grants directed to the states and
territories of the United States; and
2. Requests the Congressmen representing the citizens
residing within the boundaries of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties to do every-
thing within their power to prevent the termination of Land and
Water Conservation Fund state and local assistance.
M-81-36
IV (Meeting 81-8
,'41�10e March 25 , 1981)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 19 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: S. Sessions, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Urban Forestry Grant Application
Introduction: In August 1980, staff filed an application for
California Urban Forestry Grant funds from the California Department
of Forestry for the implementation of Phase II of the controlled
burning program as outlined in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Fire Management Plan. Subsequently, the approved first phase of
the controlled burn was successfully implemented. However, because
of the Phase I implementation schedule and other California Depart-
ment of Forestry priorities, the District' s application for the
Phase II project was not selected for funding at that time.
Discussion: Staff would like to resubmit an application to the
California Department of Forestry soliciting grant funds for the
second year of the controlled burn program, which is referred to as
Phase II in the Fire Management Plan. Grant criteria require
submittal of the application at this time, even thought implemen-
tation of the Phase II project proposed to be funded has not been
approved by you and would not be implemented until fall of next year,
if approved.
The Phase II grant request is an extension of the Phase I grant. The
grant covers consultant services, Phase II controlled burn expenses ,
and an educational and public relations informational program. The
California Department of Forestry previously requested that a con-
dition be included in the Phase II grant application which required
the successful completion of the Phase I program before the second
phase is authorized for funding. This condition has been met and
staff would like to solicit funding for Phase II of the project.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the attached
resolution approving the application for Urban Forestry funds for
the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve controlled burning project and
authorize the General Manager to enter into necessary grant contracts
for Phase II of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Fire Management
Plan scheduled to be implemented in the fall and winter of 1981-92
if implementation is approved.
RESOLUTION #
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR URBAN FORESTRY
FUNDS - MONTE BELLO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
CONTROLLED BURNING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Department of Forestry is responsible
for the administration of the program within the State, setting
up necessary rules and procedures governing application by
local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the
Department of Forestry require the applicant to certify the
approval of applications and the availability of local matching
funding prior to submission of said application to the Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that
the applicant must comply with;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Directors hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an Urban Forestry Fund
Program with the California Department of Forestry; and
2. Certifies that said agency has matching funds
from property tax revenue and in-kind contributions of labor
and materials; and
3 . Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District
to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents
including but not limited to applications, agreements, amend-
ments, billing statements, and so on which may be necessary for
the completion of the aforementioned project.
4. Certifies that said agency will comply with all
applicable local , state, and federal laws and regulations .
CALIFORNIA URBAN FORESTRY
GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION F,01?Axt
(Complete both side:;)
APPLICANT
Name: nd�insula Regiopal g2M §pace District
Address: 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos Ca (Zip Code) 94022
PERSON MAKING APPLICATION
Name:
Title: Land MgpgMr--
PERSON WITH DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROJECT
Name: Steven D. Sessions
Phone: (415 ) -96S-4712
NAME OF PROJECT
ControlL(& Burning FrQgr.=--for Monte-13el In Q= Sjoace Pre rye 12hase II
PROJECT LOCATION (ENCLOSE MAP INDICATING PROJECT LOCATION)
City: Palo Alto Population: 56,000
County Santa Clara
PROPOSED PROJECT DATES
Beginning date: September, 1981
Completion date: September, 1982
PROJECT FINANCIAL DATA
Estimated total cost: $ 11,000
Cost share rate: (refer to Grant Guidelines) 90 %
Amount of grant request:$ 10,000
Amount of matching contributions: $ 1,000
OVER
Applicant name: Mid 'nsula Regional OpenSpace Di �t
Please briefly describe your organization and your past experlence in .!roan
forestry. For non-profit groups also describe your purpose , membership,
source of funding.
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Plidpeninsula Regional Open Space District is a multi-county special district established in
1972, go
verned by the Public Resources Code of the State of California and funded prig rily
by property tax revenue. Its purpose is to acquire and manage public recreational open
sr>acc land in the foothills and baylands of southern San Mateo County and northern Santa
Clara County. The District currently manages 10,000 acres which contain forests of
Douglas fir, oak, madrone and bay; chaparral and grasslands.
Development on the Preserves is limited to hiking and equestrian trails and small parking
areas so that visitors to District lands can experience a wilderness free of traditional
park facilities and close to home.
Please provide a brief summary of your proposal that will adequately descri'-.e
what you plan to do, how you' will accomplish it, and hour the community will be
involved. YOUR S"iARY MUST BE LIMITED TO SPACE PROVIDED.
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This project proposes the execution of the second phase of a controlled burning program
for the 3000 acre Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, the District's largest land unit.
Acquired through a series of purchases from 1975 to 1978, the undeveloped preserve is open
to the public for recreation. A master plan has been prepared for development of hiking/
equestrian trails, a backback camp, and a parking area. A fire management consultant
drafted a controlled burning plan for the site. The plan is designed to (1) improve
safety on public lands, (2) perpetuate an inviting recreational forest environment, (3)
decrease the fire hazard for nearby residents, and (4) educate the public as to the value
of controlled burning. A $12,000 urban forestry grant from the 1980 funding period of
this program was received to implement Phase I of the controlled burning program. This
application requests funds to implement the second phase of the plan.
The Phase I section of the plan has been successfully completed. Six hundred and forty
acres (approximately one square mile) of ridgetop grasslands were burned in February, '1981,
including sections 1A, 1B (�) , and 5A shown on the accompanying map. The burn occurred
later than originally planned because of unsuitable weather conditions earlier in the season.
The burning of the upper grassland areas now makes it possible to burn the lower brush and
forested areas in a controlled manner. This lower area contains the 1,000 foot deep Stevens
Creek Canyon, which has a dangerously high fire fuel load made up of tree litter, standing
dead trees, and excessive undergrowth. The controlled burning program will eliminate much
of this fuel and maintain the forest in a healthy condition.
Actual burning and pre-burn preparation will be accomplished during the fall season (see
attached schedule and map) with District ranger staff and California Conservation Corps (CCC)
labor, trained and supervised by the fire consultant. With completion of the Phase II
section of the fire management plan, staff will have had experience burning all types of
vegetation in the preserve, including grass, brush and forest.
After two successful seasons of burning, it is anticipated that the District's Board of
Directors would allocate funds to keep the program as an integral part of the management
plan for the preserve, whereby an area would be burned nearly every year. The training and
practice provided by Phases I and II will allow the effective implementation of this on-
going program.
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SUMMARY OF CONTROLLED BURNING PLAN
Completed Proposed
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Fire Management Vegetation Feb . Winter
Area Plumber Type 1981 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
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R-81-11
(Meeting 81-8
March 25 , 1981)
nk
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
March 25, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: S. Sessions, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Progress Report on Use and Management Planning for
Planning Area I (Hassler Area)
Introduction: The Land Management planning process incorporates a
procedure for monitoring the use and management of District preserves
through an annual review. Review of Planning Areas I (Hassler area)
and II (West of Skyline area) is scheduled for this time.
However, since the District has not acquired the Hassler Health Home
property or any property west of Skyline, there is no formal use and
management plan review for these areas at this time. It should be
noted that the Peninsula Open Space Trust has acquired the Rancho
Raymundo property west of Skyline.
Discussion: As you are aware, acquisition activity is continuing with
the City and County of San Francisco for the eventual acquisition of
the Hassler property. In anticipation of that acquisition, staff
contracted with an engineering firm to prepare an Initial Study
document for the demolition of the Health Home buildings and the
establishment of an open space preserve. This report is presently
under evaluation, and the findings and recommendations will be for-
warded to you at a later date.
In summary, the Initial Study found that any potentially adverse
effects of the demolition project could be mitigated, and therefore,
a Negative Declaration should be adequate. Further, the report
indicated that material salvage may not be economically feasible, and
that demolition of the structures is not a difficult task and would
not require special equipment. However, debris disposal could be a
significant problem because of problems with available disposal sites.
An alternate demolition scenario assumes retention of the duplex
structure for possible use as a ranger residence either by the
District or through a joint project with San Mateo County. This
approach would require reconnection of water, sewer, electrical, and
telephone services, and costs will have to be evaluated before a
recommendation is made, as will the necessity for a District ranger
residence in the area.
Conclusion: No Board action is being recommended at this time . A
demolition report will follow at a later date.
M-81-34
(Meeting 81-8
March 25 , 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 18 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: S. Sessions, Land Manager
SUBJECT: Skyline Signs Progress Report
Introduction: At your meeting of December 10 , 1980 , staff presented
a status report on the Skyline sign project (see memorandum M-80-96 ,
dated December 3 , 1980) . At that time, staff reported they had
solicited a commitment from CalTrans to reduce the number of "No
Parking" signs along Skyline Boulevard to a happy minimum and re-
place certain "No Parking" signs with "Limited Parking" signs.
Discussion: Staff has continued working on this project with
CalTrans, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County. It now appears
that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will have to adopt
a resolution designating certain areas as "limited parking" before
the sign replacement project can be completed. It should be noted
that the entire project is being handled within the regular main-
tenance work schedules of the Counties and CalTrans and is not a
high priority item for them.
Conclusion: I am not recommending any further Board action at
this time. Staff will continue to work with the other agencies
noted above to bring about an agreeable conclusion to the signing
project.
M-81-35
Ai (Meeting 81-8
%I,e March 25, 1981)
O ,. , w
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 18, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Issues and Questions From Site Emphasis and Program
Evaluation Workshops
Introduction: At your March 25, 1981 meeting you are scheduled
to continue the discussion on site emphasis last discussed on
February 25, 1981 (see memorandum M-81-21, dated February 19,
1981) . The minutes of the February 25 meeting may be reviewed
for decisions made thus far.
Discussion: The attached memorandum (M-81-32 of March 16) from
C. MacDonald to me discusses suggested publicity guidelines re-
lated to site emphasis policy that we feel should be considered
in the forthcoming discussion.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you complete formulation
on March 25 of majority positions on the items under "Site Em-
phasis" in the February 19 memorandum. Time may, also permit
discussion and conclusion of at least parts of "Site Stewardship" ,
"Ranger Ride-Along" , and "Consolidation of Open Space Manage-
ment Policies".
M-81-32
(Meeting 81-8
March 25, 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 16 , 1981
TO: H. Grench, General Manager
FROIvl: C. MacDonald, Public Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Suggested Publicity Guidelines Related to Site
Emphasis Policy
Regardless of what kind of site emphasis policy the Board adopts ,
the District' s Basic Policy must set the tone for the publicity
procedures that grow out of it. In developing these procedures ,
it will be important to keep in mind the subtle distinctions be-
tween "publicity" , "promotion" , and public access to information.
Section four of the Basic Policy Statement defines the District' s
public information policy as follows (the sections most relevant
to site emphasis have been underlined) :
4 . The District will educate and make clearly visible
to the public the purposes and actions of the
District, and will actively encourage public communi-
cation and involvement in District Activities.
POLICIES
Information a. The District will work through a variety of
dissemination 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. Landowners and potential
donors will be adequately informed of the
District' s purpose and goals , and of the
possible methods of preserving land as
open space.
Visibility b. The District will work in the open, mak-
ing its actions and motives )le
to its constituency. In order to insure
fair prices to the public and maintain the
confidentiality the owner requires , the
District will often have to wait until
proposed terms of sale have been negoti-
ated before announcing its interest in
acquiring a particular parcel . Then the
M-81-32 Page Two
Board of Directors will ask for public
comment before finally deciding to pur-
chase specific property.
Communication C. The District will encourage communication
from the public in three principal areas.
First, the staff and Board will strive to
be as accessible to members of the public
as possible. Second, public comments about
what the District should be accomplishing
and how it should proceed will be encouraged.
And third, the District will seek from the
public at large information concerning
specific parcels of land to aid it in making
acquisition decisions.
Participation d. The District will seek to involve the public
in the operation of the District and in
general planning for acquisition and future
use of open space lands.
In line with this policy, the following suggested publicity
guide-lines relevant to site emphasis have been prepared for discuss-
ion purposes:
A. BROCHURES
1. There should be at least one informational brochure
that explains briefly but clearly the site emphasis
policy and its underlying rationale. The brochure
should state clearly that all District sites belong to
the public . It should also make it clear that an un-
emphasized site is neither "secret" nor "closed" but is
simply an area that for one reason or another can't
handle a great deal of public use. The reasons for the
temporary closure of such areas as Cooley Landing or
the Picchetti Ranch buildings should be made clear.
Ideally, such a brochure will include a map showing
the location of all the District preserves (as does the
present fact sheet) , with a code or other graphic device
to suggest degrees of development or emphasis.
2. Site brochures can also reflect the site emphasis
policy through their design, their distribution, or
both. The amount of effort and expenditure that goes
into a particular site brochure will probably reflect
the degree to which that site is to be emphasized. As
at present, there may be no brochures or maps provided
for some of the sites. The distribution of site maps
and brochures can also be matched to the site emphasis
policy, with brochures for the most emphasized sites
generally available, through mailings , distribution at
libraries , docents and Rangers, etc. , and other maps
available by request from the District. The degree of
M-81-32 Page Three
Distribution even for emphasized sites would still
depend upon budget and the number of visitors that
could be :accommodated.
B. PRESS RELEASES
Press releases from the District can reflect the
site emphasis policy through the degree of detail
devoted to particular sites and the activities on
them. Unlike the meeting summaries and minutes,
which provide the press with complete information
about the District' s activities, press releases
should be regarded as bids for publicity and as hav-
ing the potential to increase site use and emphasis .
C. OPENSPACE
The Openspace newsletter should be regarded as a tool
for clarifying the District' s site emphasis policy
to the public and as a potential forum for the dis-
cussion of questions and issues related to it. It
can also help implement the emphasis policy through its
choice of feature material.
D. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Slide shows and other public presentations can reflect
and clarify the site emphasis policy in the same way
that press releases and newsletters do.
E. RADIO AND TV
Radio and TV coverage often reflects or spins off from
subject matter of the District' s press releases and
publications. It also reflects the occurrences (some-
times beyond the District' s control) on various District
sites. Clear communications with these media about
the site emphasis policy and the reasons behind it
should be useful.
EXTERNALLY-GENERATED PUBLICITY: In response to the question
of whether or not the District should have a policy to influence
the level of externally-generated publicity given to sites, several
thoughts are worth keeping in mind:
1. The various District sites receive a great deal more
"externally generated publicity" than ever reaches
the attention of the Board or staff, and thus even
if it were desirable to control or even influence this
publicity, it would be impossible to do so.
M-81-32 Page Four
2. A great deal of "externally-generated publicity" is
based on information originally provided by the
District. The best way to influence such publicity
to reflect the site emphasis policy is to make sure
that the policy is fully and clearly communicated
to the press and the public.
3. Past experience with freelance book authors, magazine
writers and other "external publicists" has shown
them to be sympathetic with the District' s policies
and programs, once these have been fully explained.
Again, the clear communication of the site emphasis
policy should be useful in maintaining this sympathet-
ic relationship.
IV 14-81-38
(Meeting 81-8
March 25 , 1981)
ti
0 40MME
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
March 25, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: S. Sessions , Land Manager
SUBJECT: Schedule for Preparing a General Plan for Emphasized Sites
Introduction: At your regular meeting of February 25 , 1981, staff
was directed to prepare a schedule for developing a plan for the
number and general location of emphasized sites within the District,
subject to the considerations listed in question six of memorandum
M-80-93 on Issues from Site Emphasis and Program Evaluation Work-
shops and the land management budget guidelines. The schedule
was to be returned to the Board at a March meeting.
Discussion: The present land management work load has committed
staff resources to other projects and activities through the balance
of this fiscal year, and therefore, we propose that the starting
date for this project be set for July 1981. Staff would, no later
than August 1981, return to you with an outline of scheduled activities
for developing the plan, as well as any questions relating to policy
issues that must be discussed in order to proceed with the assignment.
The preparation of this general plan document has been included as
a key activity and project for the Planning, Design, and Development
Subprogram for the 1981-1982 fiscal year. Since staff is assuming
from the February 25 meeting that you are expecting a moderately
complex site emphasis planning document, it is anticipated, at
this time, that the project would be completed and presented to
you half way through the 1981-1982 fiscal year.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you approve the schedule
proposed by staff for the preparation of the plan for the number
and general location of emphasized sites within the District.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
March 19, 1981
Honorable Alfred E. Alquist
Senator
Eleventh District
State Capitol
Room 5031
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Senator Alquist:
At the suggestion of Bob Beckus, I am writing to give you
a status report on Bear Creek Redwoods State Park.
(1) Appraisal: An appraiser contracted by the State is
due to submit his results by April 6 . Until the ap-
praisal is completed (and a price negotiated with the
owners, for that matter) the cost of acquisition will
not be known.
(2) Proposition 1 Funds: The original State Parks staff
recommendations to the State Parks Commission on
January 9 did not include acquisition funding augmen-
tation for Bear Creek. As a result of the nominations
and support (see attached list) for this project, acqui-
sition funding was included by staff in the first prior-
ity category at the next Commission meeting on February
27 . However, to my great surprise, at the final Com-
mission hearing on March 13, the staff report did not
list it as a first priority item for Proposition 1
funds, but listed it as a first priority "project
proposed for financing from other sources" . The
Commission concurred.
(3) Alternate Funding: There are two alternate sources of
funding that the Department has indicated could be
used to fill the funding gap - Land and Water Conser-
vation funds and tidelands oil revenue park funds.
Land and Water funds have the advantage that they are
under control of the State Parks Director to the extent
they are available. The recently announced federal
cuts in this program throw doubt upon whether sufficient
funds would be available. Another advantage is that no
further legislation would apparently be needed even if
there were additional costs over the $4 , 000, 000 total
cost anticipated in AB 990.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green,Nanette G Hanko,Richard S Bishop,Edward G Shelley,Harry A Turner,Daniel G Wendin
Honorable Alfred E. Alquist
Room 5031
Sacramento, CA 95814
March 19, 1981 Page Two
Use of the tidelands revenues would probably require legis-
lation in some form to modify the AB 990 formula which allocated
$2, 000, 000 in State funds provided $2 ,000, 000 could be matched by
local funds, gifts and Land and Water funds. As I reported before,
we have raised $1, 000, 000 in local funds and private contributions,
and expected $1, 000, 000 in Land and Water funds to be used by the
State.
Thank you for your continued support of this outstanding pro-
ject. Please call on me if there is anything further I can do to
help you in your efforts.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG: jg
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cc: ;-MROSD Board of Directors
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
February 24 , 1981
MROSD Proposition 1 Nominations and Support
Other Nominatbrs and
Project Supporters (Partial List)
Bear Creek Redwoods State Park Santa Clara County
Acquisition Funding Senator Alquist
Augmentation Senator O'Keefe
Assemblyman Konnyu
Assemblyman Naylor
Committee for Green Foothills
Sierra Club (Loma Prieta Chapter)
South San Francisco Bay Trail Santa Clara County
Acquisition Senator Garcia
Assemblyman Sher
Assemblyman Naylor
Committee for Green Foothills
Castle Rock State Park Santa Clara County
Completion Assemblyman Naylor
Committee for Green Foothills
Sempervirens Fund
Murray Ranch/Rancho Raymundo Senator Garcia
Acquisition Assemblyman Naylor
Peninsula Open Space Trust
Committee for Green Foothills
4 11 1 41
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
March 19, 1981
Honorable Marz Garcia
Senator
Tenth District
State Capitol
Room 4057
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Senator Garcia:
Thank you for hosting the meeting the other day regard-
ing the proposed Slate Creek project.
The State funding for Slate Creek was to have come from
moneys appropriated by Chapter 744 (attached) . As I under-
stand it, there is approximately $250, 000 of acquisition money
left in that fund which would return to the general fund if
not committed or reappropriated by July 1, 1981. 1 don ' t
know how much development money is left. Since an alternative
connection from Portola State Park to Skyline could not be
nailed down by July 1, we would like to see the funds reappro-
priated and not lost.
Therefore, we whould like you to consider introducing
legislation which would, ideally, accomplish the following
things:
(1) Reappropriate the Chapter 744 funds for an additional
five years.
(2) Allow the funds to be spent between the designated
State park units or between the units and other
public park or open space lands.
(3) Allow the funds to be spent for additions to the
park units where such additions would be portions
of potential designated trail links.
Herbert A Grench,General Manager
Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,NonetteG,Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.EdwardG Shelley.Harry A Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
Honorable Marz Garcia
Room 4057
Sacramento, CA 95814
March 19, 1981 Page Two
We should like to see the money spent as soon as possible
in our area before its purchasing power dwindles further.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HGrag
cc. '.,MROSD Board of Directors
J. Harrison
P. Dangermond
R. Beckus
D. Mattison
II
Senate Bill No. 545 I
CHAPTER 744
An act relating to the state park system, making an appropriation
therefor.
[Approved by Governor September 15, 1975. Filed with
Secretary of State September 15, 1i5.1
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 545, Gregorio. Recreational trails: acquisition, development.
Existing law authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation
to acquire land for,develop, and maintain,recreational trails to and
between units of the state park system. In 1974, funds were appro-
priated to the department for the development of hostel facilities in
state park system units in various counties,including San Mateo and
�� : tabus«meat of recreation- trails
Santa Cruz Counties: and for the es
to and between such units. The 1974 act which appropriated such
funds also provides that acquisitions made pursuant to the act shall
be subject to the provisioris of the Property Acquisition Law.
This bill Would s
I)c.ct,rtcallY <ufil I17e t he ('ap tt_t1TCIlt to
ac i re
rights-of-way for,and to develop,recreational trail,in the Sa nta Cruz
Y g . .
rihed
` '�� ` and Sa-ata Cruz Cozarties between s)e.
f an . SFtteo , i
Mountains o S
units of the state park system,and specify that such acquisitions shall_
be subject to the previsions of the Property Acquisition Law.
This bill would re,.�ppropriate,for purposes of the bill,as specified,
$5W,W<) of the funds appropriated in 1974 to the department for
hostels in state park units in specified counties and recreational trails
between such units.
This bill would prohibit expenditure of suclt moneys for acquisition
of real property until the State PuDIA C %Vorl<s Board determines the
Department of General Services to be in compliance with proce-
dures and criteria established by the Attorney Ccneral re implied
dedication.The bill requires the Department of General Services to
retain materials re implied dedication and to perirtit i�lspection
thereof by the Attorney General for the purpose of postaudit.
The p000le of the Stato of Coliforni*J (Io on.9ct as follows:
SECTION 1. . The Department of Parks and Recreation may
acquire rights-of-way for,and develop,recreational tx~ails, as defined
in subdivision (b} of Smtion 5052 of the Puiblic llcsources Code, in
the Santa Cruz 'Nlountains of San 1blate0 anal Santa Cruz C:otuZties
between big Basin Pedwootis State p1trk, }3utano S,,utc Park, Sharp
Park State reach, Portola Stat^ Park,San Cregorio State Beach, the
Stnte Riding and Hiking Trail,Thornton State Beach,Montara State i
L',each, caidiiia i.iievo State Reserve. Such acquisitions shall be
2 545 2� 27
Ch.714 —2—
subject to the provisions of the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11
(commencing with Section 15850) of Division .3 of Title 2 of the
Government Code).
SEC. 2. There is hereby reappropriated from the funds
appropriated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2 of Chapter 265
of the Statues of 1974 to the Department of Parks and Recreation the
Sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,MN)) for the purposes of
this act in accordance with the follo%ving schedule:
C>
(a) Acquisition of recreational trail rights-of-way .... $300,000
(b) Development of recreational trails ...................... $2010,M0
SEC. 3. Funds reappropriated by Section 2 of this act shall not be
expended for the purchase of any real property until the State Public
Works Board has determined that the procedures and criteria
established by the Attorney General relating to implied dedication
have been complied with in the investigations and appraisals of the
0
Department of General Services. All material relating to implied
0
dedication shall be retained in the filf-.s of the Department of General
Services and shall be available for postaudit on a selective basis by the
Attorney General.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
March 18, 1981
Mr. Matthew A. Allen
Mayor
City of Mountain View
P.O. Box 10
Mountain View, CA 94042
Dear Mayor Allen and Members of the Council :
At our meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 1981, the
Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District approved an application for funds from
the California Coastal Conservancy to assist the District
in the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle path in its
Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area. We are very
pleased that the City of Mountain View will also be sub-
mitting a grant application to the Coastal Conservancy
for a pathway through Shoreline Park, and our two pro-
jects will allow the long discussed and anticipated Bay-
front Trail to become a reality in the Mountain View area.
The Board and staff of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District look forward to working with you and your
staff on this mutual project. As in the case of Deer
Hollow Farm at the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve,
this new Bayfront Trail endeavor will provide a great
recreational asset for the citizens of Mountain View as
well as the citizens of the entire midpeninsula area.
Sincerely,
{Richard
Richard S.✓ Bishop
President, Board of Directors
RSB:jg
cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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
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Town Hall and Offices: 765 Portola Read, Puriola Valley, f:ahf. 111025 Tel. {Area (:odc -115) 1111-1700
COUNCIL: TOWN OFFICERS:
ROBERT V.BROWN
Clerk
Mayor LINDA CRAIG
NANCY ROBERTSON March 13, 1981 Attorney
Vice-Afayor JAhiES T.MORTON
KENT MITC11ELL
JON C.SILVER
PATTI IVILLIAMS
Thomas J. Fogarty M.D.
5660 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94025
Re: Conditional Use Permit - Winery
and Zoning Amendment
Dear Dr. Fogarty:
This is to confirm that the Town Council , at its meeting
of March 11, 1981, amended condition (h) of the Conditional
Use Permit (X7D-87) for a winery, as a result of the public
hearing held on February 25, 1981 , as follows:
(h) A twenty (20') foot wide trail easement, as described
below, will be dedicated by permitee or his successors
in interest at such time as the Town Council shall
be able to make the following findings at a noticed public
hearing, subject to all rights of review and appeal:
1 . The easement connects at each end with either
improved public trails or trails which will be
improved within a reasonable period of time
following the required dedication.
2. An agency or agencies have been identified which
will improve the trail within a reasonable period
of time after dedication of the easement and which
will provide adequate maintenance and security for
the trail .
3. The requirement of dedication is consistent with
all laws applicable at the time of: such dedication,
and that with respect to Government Code 65909, or
successor provisions, such section shall be applied
in the same manner as if the use permit were also
being acted upon at such time.
The easement shall be parallel and in proximity to Skyline
Boulevard , between Skyline Boulevard and areas approved in
the use permit for cultivation, to the satisfaction of the
Trails Committee and the Conservation Committee.
Thomas J. Fogarty M.D. March 13, 1981
Conditional Use Permit Page 2
A certified copy of the resolution making this change in the
Planning Commission's approval will be sent to you as soon
as it is received from the Town Attorney.
A certified copy of ordinance No. 1981-180, amending the
Zoning ordinance provisions regarding wineries , adopted by
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the Town Council on February 25, 1981 , and which becomes
effective on March 27, .^ ^ is ".` ^.~^. .
Sincerely yours ,
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Linda Craig,
Chief Administrative
Officer-Clerk
Enclosure - Ord. No. -l80
cc: Paula Morgan
Town Planner
Town Attorney
Planning Coordinator
Trails Committee
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Midpeninsula open
Space District '
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rch 25, 1981
Meeting 81-8
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
# Amount Name Description
1950 400. 00 Mr. & Mrs. Jens-Karl Kroijer Deed of Trust Payment-March
1951 47 . 70 Alvord and Ferguson Ranger Uniforms
1952 733. 00 Kathy Blackburn Contract Services-March
1953 216. 84 CA Water Service Co. Utilities
1954 194. 90 Communications Research Radio Maintenance
1955 302. 46 The Dark Room Photography
1956 36. 70 Robert McKibbin Tuition and Books-West Valley
College
1957 29. 44 John Escobar Tuition and Books-West Valley
College
1958 25-47 Ewert ' s Photo Duplicate Slides for Slide Show
1959 40. 00 Excel Pool and Patio Pool Maintenance
1960 50. 00 Friends of Filoli Tours Docent Training-House Tour
1961 48. 00 General Telephone Directory Telephone Listing
1962 562. 20 First American Title Title and Escrow Fees-Smith
Insurance Co. Property
1963 553. 60 Herbert Grench Out-of-Town Meeting Expense
1964 627. 79 Lawrence Tire Service , Inc . District Vehicle Expense
1965 14.66 Los Altos Stationers Office Supplies
1966 138. 00 German Travel Service Out-of-Town Meeting Expense-
Eric Mart
967 221 . 01 Eric Mart Out-of-Town Conference Expense
1968 134. 05 Greg Muhonen Field Mapping-Windy Hill
969 374. 78 William P. Murphy Santa Cruz County Taxes-Longridge
970 253. 82 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Supplies and Site Repair
971 65. 64 PG and E Utilities
972 52. 72 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter
973 180. 00 Rogers ,Vizzard, and Tallett Legal Fees
974 30. 67 San Jose .Art Drafting Supplies
975 278. 40 Times Tribune Advertisement-Secretary
976 278. 00 US Rentals District Vehicle Expense
977 281. 10 United California Bank Note Paying Service
978 77. 39 Union Oil District Vehicle Expense
979 20. 00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Report
C-61-7 Page 2
March 25, 1981 Revised
Teeting 81-8
A-mount Name DesSription
1980 $ 123. 45 Rich Voss Trucking, Inc. Site Maintenance
1981 386. 41 Xerox Corporation Maintenance and Payment on
Purchase Contract
1982 700. 00 U.S . Postmaster Pos.t#'ge
1983 2,955 . 38 Georgia Pacific Corp . Fencing Material-various sites
1984 765. 00 Western Title Insurance Co . Title an' d Escrow Fee-Dieterich
1985 72. 60 Steven D. Sessions Private Vehicle _Expense
1986 54-46 Del Woods Out-of-Town Meeting
1987 6. 98 Graphicsta't, Inc. Map
1988 349. 80 Signs of the Times Signs
1989 250. 00 Toyon Landscape Architecture Landscaping.-Montebello
1990 130. 57 Mintons Site Maintenance
1991 325. 00. East Bay Regional Park Training and Seminars
District Kathy Blackburn
1992 10. 64 Victor' s Shop Supplies
1993 3, 746 . 07 Title Insurance and Trust Co. Coplon Closing
1994 922. 69 Pete Ell I is District Vehicle Expense
995 5. 30 Stanley Norton Telephone and CODy Expen ses-Feb.
996 17 . 00' Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
997. 170. 14 Petty-Cash
Postage,Meal Conferences ,Private
Vehicle Expense,Photos , Office
Supplies ,Film Processing and
Art Supplies .
997 123. 40 Craig Britton Out-of-Town Meeting Expense