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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(41S) 96S-4717
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
A G E N D A
Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
May 13, 1981 Los Altos , California
(7 :0 0 ) * ROLL CALL
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(7 :15) 1. Spring Wildflowers of the Open Space District
K. Blackburn/C. MacDonald
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(7 : 50) 2. Proposed Addition to the District' s San Mateo County
Baylands Reserve (Lands of Leslie Salt Company) - C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase
Real Property-Bargain Sale, Authorizing Officer to Execute
Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Author-
izing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents
Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction
(San Mateo Baylands Reserve-Lands of Leslie Salt Company)
(8 :10) 3. Review of Use and Management Plans for Thornewood, Los
Trancos and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves and the
Use and Management Plan for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve -
S. Sessions
(8 : 40) 4. Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Risley Property) - C. Britton
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Agreement to Purchase
Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate
of Acceptance of Grant to District, Authorizing Officer to
Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Gift Deed to District,
and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All
Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the
Transaction (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve-Risley
Property)
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 81-13
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
May 13, 1981
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(8 : 55) 5. Proposed Coastal Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement Grant
Application for the District' s San Mateo County Baylands
Reserve - C. Britton
Resolution Approving the Application for California
Coastal Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement Funds - San
Mateo Baylands Reserve
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(9: 25) 6. Issues and Questions from Site Emphasis and Program
Evaluation Workshops - H. Grench
(9: 55) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION - Land Negotiations and Personnel
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME
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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 included in the minutes.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
NOTICE OF MEETING
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Monday
May 18, 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 District at noon on
Monday, May 18 , 1981 at 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss public notification
procedures, possible notification changes, and Board consider-
ation of topics related to land use planning.
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
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO
Meeting 81-13 ; May 13, �981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos , Calif. 94022
May 12, 1981
Board of Directors
Midpenninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , CA 94022
Re : Lands supervision.
The district has recently passed the 10,000 acre mark
in land ownership. These lands are scattered over a
vast area, as we are all aware.
Further, there are certain controls over use of these
lands , such as no dogs .
It is my understanding that there are only seven (7)
rangers employed to patrol and protect these lands and
the people who use them.
I do not see how these seven rangers can adaquatly or
properly patrol and protect the areas involved. I all
the riding that I do on my horse on the MROSD lands , it
is seldom that I see a ranger, in fact T can recall
just two instances , and one of these was a ranger making
a hiking tour on Neary land. The only other times are
when I see rangers in their trucks on St. Joseph Ave
going to and from Rancho San Antonio.
I suggest that the future budgets allow for an increase
in rangers and their patrols on MROSD lands .
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Harry , Haeussler, Jr.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
eeting 81-13 ; May 13 , 19,
Harr H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos , Calif. 94022
P:°ay 12, 1981
Board of Directors
Midpenninsula Regional Open Space District
3?5 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re: Land use planning
I have been becoming more and more concerned with the
lack of public input into the land use planning of
MROSD lands . And this concern is not only about
currently owned lands, but lands that are under po-
tential purchase.
My experience has shown that the only time the public be-
comes aware of new lands is when the proposal for purchase
is presented to the board for action. At that time it
has been the custom for a use and management plan to be
presented and passed.
In these casesv there has been NO public input, either
with regard the purchase or the use.
This is not democratic, and is wrong. Public funds are
being spent, and public use is involved - therefore the
public should be involved BEFORE the fact.
I realize that staff is hired for their expertise, and
I know that the directors trust and will listen first to
the staff. But the staff must listen to the public for
input before making desisions or recommendations to the
board. Further, the board should in all fairness give
the public a chance to voice their opinions , along with
the opportunity to prepare and gather information before
they voice their opinions . In other words , I feel that
there should be a minimum of two public hearings on any
subject before the board acts .
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
PAUL N. MCCLOSKEY, JR. Meeting 81-13 205 CANNON BUILDING
HINGTO12TH DISTRICT,CALIFORNIA
May 13, 1981 wAS(202) 2 D.C. 20$I5
(202) 225-5411
COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Co 3O
ngre5t of the aniteb *tatez DISTRICT OFFICE:
AND S GRANT AVENUE
COMMITTEE ON PALO ALTO,CALIFORNIA 94306
MERCHANT MARINE j[ ou5c of Repretentatibet (415) 326-7383
AND FISHERIES
Waobington,O.C. 20515
May 5, 1981
Mr. Richard S . Bishop
Ms . Barbara Green
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
Dear Mr. Bishop and Ms. Green:
I am presently inclined to support all of the 300-odd budget
cuts proposed by President Reagan. I don' t think we can hope to
achieve any great percentage of the cuts unless we support all of
them; and the crisis in national affairs if we can not cut
nearly $50 billion this year is much graver, in my judgment, than
the loss of several very worthy programs (such as Legal Services )
which are being cut.
Sincerely ,
PAUL N. MCCLOSKEY, J .
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO
' Meeting 81-13
May 13 , 1981
!"ay 7 , i9�i
Frederic H. Nicnols
i189 Harker Avenue
Palo Alto , Ca . 94301
5ub„ect : ^art—_ny Lot Location - niRCSD
Upper Page m; i _ Road
Dear Mr . Nichols :
I hereby respectfully request that your reconsider
tree ii'lidpeninsuia Regional Open Space D - strict (C:.ROSD)
parking iot location under "Flew Cusiness" at your rcy i3 , L98i
PiEnning Commission meeting .
Last fail you studied tn� s item, rejecting the [''R9bD
proposed location and suggesting another . Not being pleased
With th_t location , MROSD is attempting to circumvent Pajo Alto
planning and locate the parking lot in a very undesirable spot ,
subject only to San Mateo County planning staff apprcvai . This
is an outrageous abuse of due process , and results in an inferior
plan , as almost ail of the neighbors agree .
L'ould you please consider this at your next meeting so I
may report to the Cray 27th "'RCSD meeting inhere the inferior lot
is scheduled for approval . Thank you .
Respectfully ours ,
Tncma_ --E a i gton
4201 Pa mil Road
Palo Al o, Ca .
cc . . A . Planning Dept .
ROSD
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO'
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COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OFFICES:
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, 95126
CHAIRMAN (406)292-0143
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CIVIL AND FREMONT,CALIFORNIA 94536
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS obington,O.C. 20515 (415)792-5320
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COMMITTEE ON HAYWARD.CALIFORNIA 94541
VETERANS'AFFAIRS (415)866-0242
April 29 , 1981
Richard S. Bishop
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , California 94022
Dear Mr. Bishop:
While the Congress seems destined to accept the President' s
recommendations on many environmental matters , budget outlays will be
about $750 million more than Mr. Reagan' s proposal.
The House has added $150 million in budget authority and
$100 million in outlays to the recreational resources sub-
function to restore the Land and Water Conservation grant
funds. I anticipate Congress objecting to the proposal which
bans the use of funds for new park acquisitions .
I think it is very important for urban residents to have a
nearby place where they can 'get away from it all ' . I would
be interested in your keeping me up to date with any plans
and achievements your group will be making in the future.
Again, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts
with me .
With kindest regards .
Sincerely,
Member of Congress
DE:raw
WRITTEN C JNICATION
Meeting 8-' -3
LLAGUE May 13, 1981
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Community Center
VOTERS97 Hillview Avenue Los Altos,Ca 94022 (415)941-4846
April 28, 1981
Board of Directors
Midpeninsula, Open Space District
745 Distel Drive , Los Altos CA 94022
Dear Board Members ,
We are glad to see you putting so much effort into establishing
appropriate policies for public notification. The League of Women
Voters is dedicated to openness in government and utilization of
public imput in the decision-making process .
Ourexperience has shown that early public participation can
forestall later difficulties . Broad exposure and discussion will
turn up both unforeseen problems and novel ways to solve them and
also help define community goals . For this reason we would
encourage you to put increased emphasis on public awareness of
planning hearings , both long range land acquisition plans and
plans for use and management of land already owned. The appropriate
time for the interested community members and property owners to
state their needs and concerns is before the negotiations for land
commence . Specific negotiations often involve wills and taxes and
private concerns and are not appropriate subjects for public
hearings . The Brown Act specifically recognizes those times when
it is appropriate to conduct business in executive session. We
believe that if the proper groundwork has been laid during the
planning process , land acquisition decisions need not require specific
public hearings . The exception to this , of course , is acquisition
through power of eminent domain. Our recommendations to you are
as follows .
1. Put increased emphasis on planning hearings . Establish
separate policies for long range planning and for the more immediate
planning for action on such concerns as land management , path location,
access , or demolition of structures . Hearings should take place at
two successive meetings at least two weeks apart . The final decision
should take place after enough time to incorporate the public comments .
The public hearings should be well advertised with press releases
pg. 2 4/28/81
and newspaper cooperation. Individuals and groups who have expressed
an interest in being contacted and property owners in and near the
affected area should be notified by mail well in advance of the
meeting. Consider also telephone pole notices in the affected area.
Planning hearings should take place on a regular basis with special
public hearings added if new land acquisition dictates a change in
the long range plans .
2 . Include on the agenda an accurate description of the location
of the parcel to be acquired or discussed. Clearly written agendas
will help the public understand what is to be discussed and what
actions will be taken. The proposal to change land acquisition
items to "public hearing" is good if the intent is to listen to the
public and then make a decision at a later meeting or if the
intent is to broadly publicize a pending decision. However,
public hearings on the day a decision is made are generally of
little value . As long as members of the public are welcome to speak to
any agenda item, the change probably would not accomplish much and
might be misleading.
3. Develop more specific policies for public notification
in eminent domain hearings . Policies for choosing appraisers and
guaranteeing the rights of the property owner should also be
spelled out in advance of need. You might also consider a general
policy of avoiding the use of eminent domain by keeping a variety
of options available for land acquisition.
4 . Clear definition of the kinds of negotiations that will
be discussed in private and those to be discussed in public would
probably be useful for both board and staff.
S. Establish clear policies for notification of and coordination
and cooperation with governments in whose sppere of influence the
land lies . The land use decisions you make have many ramifications .
What you do may affect other jurisdictions and vice-versa.
6. Both staff and board should feel a responsibility for
identifying meetings and agenda items which should have extra public
imput. Staff discretion over press releases is not enough,and
relying on the newspapers to identify items of public interest
from an agenda is also not enough. A working relationship with
Pg 3 4/28/81
the press is one of the most effective ways to develop public
awareness . Encouraging special interest, public interest, and
landowner groups to help publicize Open Space District concerns is
another. When the people directly affected by a decision are
included in the process leading to the decision many problems
can be avoided.
We recognize the special problems inherent in public land
acquisition and use decisions and hope our suggestions for public
notification procedures will be useful to you.
Sincerely,
JaK�Cl'k�"�f
League of Women Voters of the
Los Altos-Mountain View Area
Janie Killerman, President
r WRITTEN COMMUNTCATION
Meeting 81-1
May 13 , 1981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos , Calif . 94022
April 25, 1981
board of Directors
midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
los Altos , Calif. 94022
For some time I have been concerned with the apparant
lack of communication with the public about matters
which concern them in relation to plans and use of
District lands . At one of the Public Notification
Committee meetings , the first I believe, your staff
expressed difficulty in contacting the nearby residents
when they felt notification should be made .
At the time it was decided to go to the county assessors
records for neighboring owners , and no further.
I now consider this completely inadaquate, especially
after the recent meeting when Monte Bello was under
discussion.
There are mailing services that can and do provide
address labels , by street and number, which could be
used to notify ALL nearby residents of what is under
consideration, and when there will be public meetings
to discuss the matter. One such firm is :
California Mailing Services , Inc .
2375 Paragon Dr.
San Jose, CA
phone (408) 263-4440
In addition to your staff holding public discussions
,for input, I feel that there should be at least two (2)
meetings of the Board of Directors with the item on the
agenda before any action by the board is taken. This
includes purchases , condemnations for purchase (which I
totally disagree with) and Ivianagement and Use plans , as
well as other public interest items .
Harry Haeussler, Jr.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
• Meeting 81-1
May 13 , 1981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif. 94022
April 24, 1981
Midpeninsula Regional open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re : Parking lot surfaces
Last night at the Santa Clara County Trails and Pathways
Committee meeting, one of the men there suggested that
parking lots be surfaced as the have done in England.
They have taken the metal airplane temporary runway
metal, either the flat perforated or the woven type and
placed it on a suitable hard surface, then planted grass
on it so that the grass grows up through the holes or
the spaces between the vertical metal. They mow the grass
as required to keep it neat.
This provides a driveable surface, and yet one that is
not unpleasing to the eye and at variance with the
surrounding terrain in open space.
I recall seeing some when in England,and had forgotten
about it till mentioned last night.
I do forsee one difficulty, and that is traction might
be poor due to the wetgreen grass , or rain on the metal.
And there might be other local requirements to be met,
but I offer it as an idea.
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
WRIT' COMMUNCIATION
Meeti�_j 81-13
May 13, 1981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Las Altos , Calif. 94022
April 249 1981
Midpeninsula Regional Cpen Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Re; Monte Bello
Parking
Gentlemen:
After the heated discussion of the April 22 meeting
regard parking at Monte Bello, yesterday I hiked and
looked over the area.
I can well understand Mr. Harrington's objection to the
location selected, he will look directly down on it from
his home.
I did note that just opposite the Los Trancos paring
area, there is a swale which might possibly be used.
Bear in mind, that I feel a level paring lot similar to
a shopping center is not required, just look at the way
cars are parked on hills in San Francisco. A "U" shaped
drive could be utilized, with angle paring on both sides
of the drive . I noted where there was a water problem
possibility, but this could be handled with proper grading
down the center and a culvert at the bottom of the "U"
away from Page Mill Road . Culverts might also be required
at the entrance and exit. Again, it does not have to
be level, and not too much rrad1n:r would be required,
mainly gravel for surfacing.
As for horse trailer parking, I looked at the area suggested
and found it adaquate, provided some improvements . The gate
would have to be moved far enough from the road for a car or
truck and trailer to pull in and not block the road while
opening the locked gate. Adaquate left turning should be
provided for car and trailer to swing west (left) to follow
the road contour there down to the former barn area where
the car and trailer could make a big U turn heading out.
Parking should be along tYe contour road leaving the turning
area free for turning vehicles . This will require minor grad-
ing but will require gravel to prevent skidding with a heavy
load on the grass . Not skidding, but spinning of drive wheels .
Some of the coutour road might require filling on the side
opposite Page Mill to insure adaquate passage of two vehicles ,
one parked and one moving to turn around.
Harry'*"�. Haeussler, Jr. `
r�ovy to: Trail Council
WRIT COMMUNICATION
10 Meet 81-13 APR
May 13 , 1981
Harry H. Haeussler. Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif. 94022
April 24, 1981
midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , Calif. 94022
Gentlemen:
Regaring the demolition plan for Monte Bello, after a
hike through the area yesterday, I note that there are only
two dangerous items for destruction and one for pro-
tection. They are as follows :
First the large "cistern" uncovered next to Mr. Harrington's
property. Cover to prevent anyone entering. Mr. Harrington
has agreed to do this for use of the water. Protection.
The round concrete pad with rebars standing upright around
the edge. Cut the rebars off with a torch, leave the
pad as it will be no cause for harm. Demolition . of rebars
only.
Remove the partially destroyed cabin. Leave the steps and
hand rails . Destruction.
Free standing chimney should be allowed to remain and a
descriptive plaque describing how it was used for cooking
be located nearby, for historical purposes . Some loose
material might have to be removed.
The spring and spring box above the pond should be left, and
the spring box cover secured to prevent entry. Water could
be piped down to the trail for hikers and horses , as no other
water was noted in the area for consumption.
Square concrete box amout six feet deep on the hill above
the spri_zg. Rather than waste money destroying it, fill it
in with all the old barbed wire and debril in the area, then
overfill with dirt. Install a sign indicatinj what it was
used for. ( I noted a pipe leading to the old house area, it
most likely supplied water for them. )
A
Harry 1. Haeussler, Jr.
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WRI'I COPIMUNICATION
Meet 81-13
May 13 , 1981
Harry H. Haeuss ler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos , Calif. 94022
April 24, 1981
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
3?5 Distel Circle, Stwite D-1
Los Altos , CA 94022
Re:Monte Bello Use and Mgt. Plan
Trail System
Gentlemen:
During the discussion of this subject at the April 22
meeting, it was mentioned that there was work being done
to get a trail connecting the area from Ridge Winery
down to Stevens Canyon trail . I note that this is not
in the report, and was only discussed.
Recalling the meeting when horsemen objected to the
closin,T of Wildcat Canyon in Rancho Antonio, Mr. Sessions
said a trail would be built along the western edge of
the preserve connecting Rouge Valley to Wildcat Loop
trail near the top. To my knowledge , nothing_ has been
done on this trail.
Broken promiss :
With regard the Monte Bello trails , I feel that a definite
commitment to build a trail from the Ridge Winery area
down to Stevens Canyon trail should be in the plan, with
a definite date of completion.
fvo more broken promises is the committment I feel is
necessary .
1
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
copy to: Trails Council
WRIT COMMUNICATION
Meet___4 81-13
May 13 , 1981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos , Calif. 94022
April 24, 1981
Paid Peninsula Regional Open Space Disctrict
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , CA 94022
Gentlemen:
Regarding the gully erosion noted in the Monte hello
Use and Management plan, I feel asking Palo Alto to
restore it to its origional condition would cause more
disfigurement than at present. Use of trucks and bull-
dozers in the area would be terrible .
Construction of a series of rock erosion control dams
in the gully would prevent further erosion and allow the
grasses to again start growing the the area. This might
not be as pretty as origional, but I am sure that there will
be future overflows and unless there are erosion control
means , it will continue to occur.
WoLe--e_4
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Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
WRI`" COMMUNICATION
Mee, 81-13 APR 2 ( '1981
May 11 , 1981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif. 94022
April 24, 1981
Board of Directors
midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , CA 94022
At the Directors meeting on April 229 1981, the horsemen
were advised that they could get a parking permit and
combination to the gate at Page Mill Road in the Monte
Bello area, and park their trailers in the old barn area.
Yesterday, April 23, after visiting the area in question,
I went to the office and asked for a trailer parking
permit. I was refused a permit, and told that I could
park in the wide space along Page Mill Road just west of
the Los Trancos parking area.
1. This space is wade enough for a compact car only.
2. When unloading horses from trailers , considerable area
is needed for the horses seldom come out straight, and
quite likely would back into the traffic pattern. Due to
the width of the trailer, the used roadway would be partially
blocked.
3 . After unloading horses , they need to be tied to the side
of the trailer for saddling. The area advised would put
the horse down a bank if away from the road, and in the
public righto:&ay if on the road side.
4. Noisy vehicles ( motorcycles and some cars and trucks )
cause many horses to get upset, and frequently the horse
will dash in front of the vehicle.
It is apparant that your staff knows little if anything
of horses and horsemerts requirements . I suggest that you
hire a horseman as a member of your staff, or hire one as
a consultant.
Finally, I ask that horsemen be given the same parking
privilege as others , that they not be required to have a
-2-
permit and that a safe and satisfactory parking place
be provided for their use . I would not mind having to
pass through a gate that I would have to open and close,
but being required to have a permit and know a combin-
ation is discriminatory. It would be a disservice to
those who do not know the requirment of a permit and the
combination, and come to use the horse trailer parking
and find it locked to their use. And I would like my
permit and the combination for use now.
L�
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr.
copy to: Trails Council
P.S . I asked Jean about parking the truck and trailer
in the Los Trancos parking space , she asked if I
could turn around thereg and when I replied in the
affirmative, she said go ahead.
H.H.H.Jr.
WRIT COA'1MUNICATION
Meet_ j 81-13
May 13 , 1981
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. APR .24
1094 Highland Circle
Los Altos, Calif 94022
April 23 , 1981
Vlidpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Gentlemen:
This letter is in connection with the trail system as
proposed for the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
There are horsemen who enjoy some of the "pristine"
and fragil areas as well as the hikers .
There are some who are unable to walk for more than
short distances , yet are able to cover somewhat longer
and more difficult distances on horseback.
There are horsemen who would ride to the upper end of
the Monte hello area from their stables rather than
haul their horses in trailers and cause parking prob-
lems provided they felt the ride sufficiently alluring.
Yet, in the proposed trail plan, a loop ride which is
always better than a ride to and from on the same trail,
is being eliminated to horsemen. This is the pro-
posal to make the Stevens Creek Nature Trial available
only to hikers .
Refer to the San Antonio Wildcat Canyon trail as an ex-
ample where a loop is lost to horsemen, as well as the
scenic beauty of a particularly fine area. As a horseman
I went along with this when it was objected to by the
horse people, but only because of the large traffic and
use by children, and the consequent danger to the children
with their lack of knowledge of safety around horses .
I urge you to either allow horses on the Stevens Canyon Nature
Trail, or construct a nearby horse trail which allows some
of the natural beauty and creek crossings to the horsemen,
and provides a loop for their use.
r � 1
Harry 1. Naeussler, Tr.
copy to : Trails Council
M-81-48
Meeting 81-13
-s'l,ek May 13 , 1981
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
May 8, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: "Spring Wildflowers of the Open Space District"
Please note that the May 13 Board Meeting has been scheduled
for 7 : 00 P.M. rather than 7 : 30 to allow time for the showing
of "Spring Wildflowers of the Open Space District" .
Produced by the District' s docents and coordinated by Kathy
Blackburn, this slide show has received rave reviews at
presentations for Committee for Green Foothills, Peninsula
Conservation Center, and the Loma Prieta Chapter of The Sierra
Club. It is set to the music of Antonio Vivaldi, with a script
by Kathy Blackburn and some spectacular photography by some
very special friends of the District.
I know you will enjoy this special treat on Wednesday evening.
R-81-17
-4440 (Meeting 81-13
May 13 , 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 5 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager,
S. Sessions , Land Manager, and A. Watt,
Environmental Analyst/Writer
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to the District' s San Mateo County
Baylands Reserve (Lands of Leslie Salt Company)
Introduction: In September, 1978 , the District received 50% matching
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant approval in the nominal
amount of $500 ,000 for purchase of open space and recreation lands
in the East Palo Alto, Cooley Landing area. The initial strategy
was to apply the value of the Thornewood property as a matching
gift against the cost of the Leslie Salt Company property north of
Cooley Landing, thereby completing the acquisition project without
direct cost to the District. The Thornewood gift was valued at
$320 ,000 for grant matching purchases (after leaving out the developed
areas) , and the Leslie Salt parcel was appraised at $660 ,200 . The
Leslie Salt Company has now generously offered to sell the 148 acre
parcel north of Cooley Landing at the bargain price of $500 ,000 to
help complete the project as originally conceived. The $320 ,000
Thornewood gift together with the $660 ,200 value of the Leslie Salt
parcel total $980 ,200 - very close to the total projected project
cost of $1,000 ,000 .
The parcel being offered to the District has been used as an intake
pond for Leslie' s west-bay salt evaporation process . This property
forms an important connector with other public bayfront lands in
San Mateo County and is a potential site for a portion of the Bay-
front Trail linking the Dumbarton Bridge with Palo Alto baylands.
To the northeast is a 6 acre property which might be acquired by
the District with the help of a California Coastal Conservancy
Wetlands Enhancement Grant. (See proposed Coastal Conservancy
grant application report R-81-19 , dated May 6 , 1981, on this agenda. )
To the west is a 30 acre parcel of which ten acres are to be developed
as an industrial park and the remainder dedicated as open space.
It appears that the District would be the likely agency to which
this property would be offered, and acceptance would seem logical .
R-81-17 Page two
A. Description of the Site
1. Location and Boundaries : The property lies south of the
Dumbarton Bridge and is separated from the other Leslie
holdings by the San Francisco Water Department Hetch-
Hetchy facility and the Southern Pacific Railroad. The
Leslie Salt property is currently used as part of the
salt evaporation process (see attached map) .
The northern boundary is formed by the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks . To the east are mudflat and Bay (owned
by Westbay Associates) , southeast are Bay Road, Cooley
Landing, and the District's San Mateo County Baylands
Reserve (former Westbay Associates property) . The property
is within the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission (BCDC) , U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
and the City of Menlo Park.
2. Description of the Environment: originally this area was
tidal marshland bordering the Bay. Diking with bay mud
around the perimeter of the property created a large shallow
pond which the Leslie Salt Company has used as inflow pond
for the salt evaporation process. Valves control the
entrance of tidal water into the pond. Currently the pond
is not open to tidal action. There is a channel around the
property open to the Bay at both ends created by the dredging
for the existing dike. At low tide, mudflat is exposed
around the southeastern outlet of this channel and in the
area to the east of the salt pond. The mudflat is a feeding
ground for a variety of birds, but it presently contains
discarded tires and other debris.
3 . Natural Resources : A detailed biotic reconnaissance has
not been performed by staff. However, the tidal mudflat
around the channel serves as the feeding ground for a large
number of wintering and migratory shorebirds and waterfowl.
They feed on a variety of invertebrate species found in
the water and mud.
There is little original marsh vegetation present, although
parts of the levee banks contain pickleweed, and the channel
is bordered by cord grass and pickleweed. The predominant
vegetation on the levees is of a weedy roadside type typical
of disturbed areas. This forms a habitat for a variety of
small rodents , reptiles, amphibians , and insects. Several
species of shorebirds and waterfowl breed on the levees
in areas supporting a significant vegetative cover.
In the salt pond itself, traces of the original tidal channels
can be seen. The water is deeper in these channels and
contains fewer algae. If this property were reopened to
tidal action and cleared of debris, these channels would
deepen. The natural marsh vegetation would probably reinvade
the shallower areas and return the salt pond to a fully
productive part of the Bay ecosystem. (For example , a levee
collapse on nearby Outer Bair Island in 1967 led to the
establishment of natural salt marsh. )
R-81-17 Page three
4 . Existing Development and Restrictions : The salt evaporation
pond currently contains brine being processed by Leslie Salt
Company. There is a levee around the perimeter of the prop-
erty, with a valve controlling the entrance of tidal water.
Water can enter through the valve only during extremely high
tides.
P.G. & E. lines cross the property and continue south to the
Palo Alto Baylands and north towards the Dumbarton Bridge.
There are ten P. G. & E. towers on the property connected
by a wooden boardwalk.
B. Conformity
The acquisition of this property for park and open space purposes
has been found to be in conformity with the General Plans of
San Mateo County and the City of Menlo Park.
If, unlike adjoining lands , this property were not salt pond
under Williamson Act contract, it would have been given the
highest composite rating in the District' s Master Plan.
C. Public Access
A boardwalk runs under the P.G. & E. power lines across the middle
of the property. The southern end of the boardwalk may be reached
via a bridge across the channel (currently locked) , located on
the north side of Bay Road just west of the Leslie-owned extension
of Bay Road into Cooley Landing. The north end of the boardwalk
may be reached from University Avenue via a path along the
Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. The boardwalk provides access
to the levee surrounding the property.
D. Use and Management Recommendations
If you approve, the District will be applying for a Coastal
Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement Grant for acquisition of the
adjacent 6 acre parcel (see earlier referenced report) . The
results of that acquisition and study could be used to formulate
a final use and management plan for the Leslie property. A
comprehensive study will eventually need to be made of the
whole area east of the tracks to the Bay to plan for potential
trails , developed park (by another agency) , marina, natural
areas, etc.
The salt pond is presently full of brine being processed by
the Leslie Salt Company. Staff recommends that Leslie Salt
Company be allowed to finish this processing, which will require
approximately six months . During this period staff would in-
vestigate the best method of proceeding with further study.
The timing of draining, debris removal , and possible reopening
of certain areas to tidal influence would be determined.
It is anticipated that very little public use would be made of
this parcel until it is connected with the public trail system
and recreational development is planned (which might include
restored marshland) . Therefore, staff recommends an interim
status quo approach to use and management including (a) not
dedicating the property, (b) restricting public access tempo-
rarily (permit only) , and (c) encouraging a caretaker approach
with the owner of adjacent Cooley Landing.
R-81-17 Page four
E. Dedication
It is recommended that this property be left in a non-dedicated
status, subject to Land and Water Conservation Fund restrictions ,
which require that the property be used for public recreation
purposes. Non-dedication would allow for easy transfer to
another public agency to develop and operate all or a portion
of the site.
F. Name
It is recommended that this property be known as part of the
District' s San Mateo County Baylands Reserve.
G. Terms
The attached Purchase Agreement details the conditions of the
proposed bargain purchase. As stated in the introduction, the
total purchase price is $160 , 200 below the appraised value and
represents a unique opportunity for the District. If approved,
escrow would close prior to the end of May, 1981 and require a
cash payment of $500 ,000 . Funds for the purchase are available
in the Previous Land Commitments budget category. Although
not in the purchase contract, Leslie Salt has asked for per-
mission to retain the right to pump the existing brine from
this intake pond to their first west-bay evaporating pond
within the next six months. The salt water in this pond has
already "cooked" about six months, and Leslie would prefer not
to lose this advantage. It appears that this might also be
advantageous to the District as it would give the staff time
to study the area and be in a position to make recommendations
as to clean-up - timing, bay water flow and tide level regulation
as it relates to this former salt pond. Also, the Leslie Salt
employees would be willing to instruct our staff on the operation
and use of the intake mechanism at that time. Finalization of
this acquisition would probably complete this Land and Water
Conservation Fund project by expending all available funds, and
the District could expect reimbursement within approximately
six months after close of escrow.
H. Recommendation
It is recommended that you adopt the accompanying Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District Authorizing Acceptance and Agreement to Purchase Real
Property-Bargain Sale, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate
of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General
Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (San Mateo County
Baylands Reserve - Lands of Leslie Salt Co. ) .
It is also recommended that you allow Leslie Salt to pump the
existing brine from this former salt pond one additional time
within the next six months.
It is further recommended that you adopt the proposed interim
use and management recommendations , including the use of the
site by permit only, and leaving this parcel in a non-dedicated
status for the time being.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
REAL PROPERTY-BARGAIN SALE, AUTHORIZING OFFICER
TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO
DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXE-
CUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (SAN
MATEO BAYLANDS RESERVE-LANDS OF LESLIE SALT CO. )
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does resolve as follows :
Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that
certain purchase agreement-bargain sale between Leslie Salt Co. , a
Delaware Corporatioryand the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
dated May 6, 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 President of the Board or other appropriate
officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance for the Grant
Deed-Bargain Sale conveying title to the property being acquired by
District.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause
to be given appropriate notice of acceptance of purchase agreement to
sellers. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and
all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing
of the transaction.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized
to expend up to $5,000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow
fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT - BARGAIN SALE
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of
1981, by and between LESLIE SALT CO. , a Delaware corporation, herein-
after referred to as "SELLER, " and the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT, a public district, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT. "
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, SELLER is the owner of certain real property which has
natural beauty, open space and recreational value, and ecological signi-
ficance, located within the City of Menlo Park, County of San Mateo,
and being more particularly described within the body of this agree-
ment.
WHEREAS, DISTRICT was formed by voter initiative to solicit and
receive conveyances of real property, by purchase, gift, or bargain
purchase exclusively for public park, recreation, scenic and open space
purposes, and
WHEREAS, DISTRICT desires to purchase said property both as open
space and as part of the recreational, ecological and aesthetic re-
sources of the midpeninsula area, and
WHEREAS, SELLER, out of its desire to promote the public social and
economic welfare, and to share the natural and scenic beauty and enjoy-
ment of said property with the citizens of the midpeninsula area, wishes
to sell and convey said property to DISTRICT at a purchase price sub-
stantially below its fair market value, and DISTRICT wishes to purchase
and receive said property at the advantageous bargain price so offered.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED as follows :
1. PURCHASED PROPERTY. SELLER agrees to transfer to DISTRICT, and
DISTRICT agrees to acquire from SELLER, on the terms and conditions
contained herein, SELLER' S real property located in the City of Menlo
Park, County of San Mateo, State of California, consisting of one hundred
forty eight (148) acres, more or less, and specifically known and des-
cribed in the property description referred to in Prelinimary Title Re-
port number 254065, dated March 6, 1981, from First American Title In-
surance Company (San Mateo County) , and designated Exhibit "A" , as
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, together with
all rights and appurtenances thereto.
2. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The total purchase price for the
aforesaid real property is and shall be the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
AND N01100 DOLLARS ($500, 000) , payable at such time as escrow is other-
wise prepared to close in accordance with the terms hereof.
Purchase Agreement argain Sale page 2
3. TITLE AND POSSESSION. Title and possession of the aforesaid
real property shall be conveyed to DISTRICT at the close of escrow by
grant deed. DISTRICT acknowledges that title to the aforesaid real prop-
erty will be subject to the following exceptions and encumbrances :
a. Taxes, if any, for the fiscal year in which the escrow
closes shall be cleared and paid for in the manner required
by Section 4986 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
b. Such covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations
presently of record as indicated in said Preliminary Title
Report number 254065 issued by First American Title Insur-
ance Company, which is attached hereto as said Exhibit "A" ,
except item number 11 which shall be eliminated and cleared
by SELLER prior to close of escrow.
C. Such other covenants, conditions, or restrictions as may
be deemed acceptable by DISTRICT.
4. WAIVER OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION/BARGAIN SALE. SELLER and
DISTRICT understand and agree that SELLER may be entitled to receive
the fair market value of the property described in Exhibit "A" , as
provided for by the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Pro-
perty Acquisition Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646) and California Govern-
ment Code Section 7267, and following. SELLER acknowledges that it has
obtained and familiarized itself with the applicable Federal Law and
California Government Code Sections and further understands that an
appraisal has been made of said property that is in excess of the purchase
price being paid hereunder.
Further, it is acknowledged by DISTRICT and SELLER that the purchase
price being paid for the property is less than the property' s fair market
value, and that the difference in the price being paid by DISTRICT and
the property' s fair market value is being donated to DISTRICT as part of
this transaction, and SELLER hereby waives any and all existing and/or
future rights it may have to the fair market value of said property,
appraisals etc. , as provided for by said Federal Law and California
Government Code Sections.
5. COSTS. DISTRICT shall pay and satisfy all escrow, recording
and usual title insurance charges and fees incurred in this transaction.
SELLER shall be responsible for and pay all costs of any reconveyance of
Deed of Trust, full release of mortgage or indenture or any other fees
or costs for legal or other services, incurred in connection with the
delivery of marketable title to DISTRICT.
6. COMMISSIONS. Neither SELLER nor DISTRICT shall have any obliga-
tion to pay any real estate agent' s commission or other related costs
or fees in connection with this transaction.
Purchase Agreement - argain Sale Page 3
7 . LEASES OR OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES. SELLER warrants that there
are no oral or written leases or rental agreements affecting all or any
portion of the subject property, or any person lawfully occupying the
property, and SELLER further warrants and agrees to hold DISTRICT free
and harmless and to reimburse DISTRICT for any and all costs, liability,
loss or expense, including costs for legal services, occasioned by reason
of any such lease, rental agreement or occupancy of the property (includ-
ing, but not limited to, relocation payments and expenses provided for in
section 7270, et seq. , of the California Code) .
8. ACCEPTANCE AND TERM OF ESCROW. DISTRICT shall have fifteen (15)
days from and after the execution hereof by SELLER to accept and execute
this agreement, and during said period this instrument shall constitute
an irrevocable offer by SELLER to enter into a contract with DISTRICT on
the terms and conditions set forth herein; in consideration of which
DISTRICT has paid and SELLER acknowledges receipt of the sum of ten and
N0/100 dollars ($10. 00) . In the event DISTRICT does not deliver to
SELLER a signed copy of this agreement within said fifteen (15) day period,
this agreement shall be automatically terminated and of no further force
and effect.
Providing that SELLER executes and delivers this agreement on or
before May 6, 1981, and it is accepted by DISTRICT as provided above,
this transaction shall close on or before May 29, 1981 through an escrow
conducted by First American Title Insurance Company, 555 Marshall Street,
Redwood City, California 95064.
9. The provisions hereof shall accrue to the benefit of and bind
the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN LESLIE SALT CO. , A DELAWARE
SPACE DISTRICT CORPORATION
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED:
President, Board of Directors BY:
President
ATTEST:
BY:
District Clerk Secretary
DATED:
2ND AMENDEL PPLEMENTAL
4ST AM F.qtC
PRELIMINARY REPORT
First American Title Insurance Company
"v Sall Mateo Count) Division
Subicct to a minimum charjvc a,
required by Scam 124,14 of the FORMERLY -San Itateo County Title Compam ESTABLISHED 1874
Insurance 6xic.
Refer to Order Number and Office as indicated.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL 254605 TSP
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 555 Marshall Street (415) 367-9050
Redwood City, Co. 94064
745 DISTEL DRIVE 1100 So. El Camino Real (415) 341-2691
LO S ALTOS , CA. 94022 San Mateo, Co. 94402
1001 Crane Street (415) 323-7775
Menlo Park, Co. 94025
-- 777 Koins Avenue (415) 583-9324
San Bruno, Co. 94066
-- —_ 150 88th Street (415) 992-4606
Daly City, Co. 94017
100 Cabrillo Hwy. North (415) 726.4416
Half Moon Bay, Co. 94019
Customer's Reference: _ 401-G Primrose Road (415) 347-7076
Burlingame, Co. 94010
Form of Policy Coverage Requested:-CALIFORNIA LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION STANDARD COVERAGE POLICY
—AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION LOAN POLICY
In response to the above referenced application for a policy of title insurance, this Company hereby reports that
it is prepared to issue, or cause to be issued, as of the date hereof, a Policy of Title Insurance in the form specified
above, describing the land and the estate or interest therein hereinafter set forth, insuring against loss which may
be sustained by reason of any defect, lien or encumbrance not shown or referred to as an Exception below or not
excluded from coverage pursuant to the printed Schedules, Conditions and Stipulations of said policy form.
This report (and any supplements or amendments thereto) is issued solely for the purpose of facilitating the issuance
of a policy of title insurance and no liability is assumed hereby. If it is desired that liability be assumed prior to
the issuance of a policy of title insurance, a Binder or Commitment should be requested.
Dated as of March 6 , 1981 at 7:30 a.m. T. S_COTT PERKINS_
ESCROW / TITLE OFFICEF
Title of said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in:
LESLIE SALT CO. , a Delaware corporation.
The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Report is: A FEE
At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained in said
policy form would be as follows:
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Continued Page 2
. 2ND AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 254605 Page 2.
1. General and Special Taxes for the fiscal year 1981-82,
now a lien, but not yet due or payable.
2. General and Special Taxes for the fiscal year 1980-81.
First Installment $274.88 - PAID
Second Installment $274.88
Personal Property $329.00
Code Area 8-37 A.P. #063-590-010
Covers portion of property under search, being 35.179
acres, more or less.
First Installment $10 .61 - PAID
Second Installment $10 .61
Code Area 72-2 A.P. #063-590-040
Covers portion of property under search, being 3 . 36
acres, more or less.
First Installment $229. 21 - PAID
Second Installment $229.21
Code Area 8-37 A.P. #063-590-050
Covers portion of property under search, being 113 .01
acres, more pr less.
3. RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS for commerce, nagivation and fishery.
Affects that portion of the herein described property lying
outside of Parcel SM-1 as said Parcel was described in that certain
Deed to Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation, recorded February
1, 1968 in Book 5426 of Official Records at page 126 (File No. 15988-AB)
Records of San Mateo County, California.
4. ANY ADVERSE CLAIM based upon the assertain that some portion of
said land is tide or submerged lands, or has been created by artificial
means or has accreted to such portion so created.
Affects that portion of the herein described lands lying outside
of Parcel SM-1, as said Parcel was described in that certain Deed to
Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation, recorded February 1, 1968 in
Book 5426 of Official Records at page 126 (File No. 15988-AB) , Records
of San Mateo County, California.
5. EASEMENT for any existing roadways along the Southerly boundary
of the herein described property.
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2ND AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 254605 Page 3 .
6. RIGHT OF WAY over the herein described property, as granted in
Instrument
From : Spring Valley Water Company, a corporation
TO : Sierra and San Francisco Power Company, a corporation
Dated : January 17 , 1910
Recorded : February 26, 1910
Book/Reel 178 of Deeds at Page/Image 47, Records of San Mateo County,
California.
Grants Right of Way for single line of towers and wires across
the herein described property.
7. RIGHT OF WAY over the herein described property, as granted in
Grant
From : Spring Valley Water Company, a corporation
TO : Sierra and San Francisco Power Company, a corporation;
and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a corporation
Dated : April 26, 1926
Recorded : June 19 , 1933
Document No : 26365-C
Book/Reel 599 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/
Image 177.
Modifies right of way set forth in Exception No. 7 herein.
8. RIGHT OF WAY over the herein described property, as granted in
Instrument
From : Leslie Salt Company, a Delaware corporation
TO : Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California
corporation
Dated : January 24, 1961
Recorded : March 1, 1961
Document No: 35242-T
Book/Reel 3941 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/
Image 5 02.
Grants Right of Way 100 feet wide for electric transmission,
towers and wires.
9. RIGHT OF WAY over the herein described property, as granted in
Instrument
From : Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation
TO : Robert R. Humphrey and Roberta J. Humphrey
Dated : March 10 , 1961
Recorded : April 4 , 1961
Document No: 45478-T
Book/Reel 3961 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/
Image 32.
Grants a non-exclusive easement for sewer, gas and water pipe
lines and a right of way for road purposes over the Southeasterly
50 feet.
Said right of way contains the following reservations:
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2ND AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 254605 Page 4 .
The easement hereby granted is subject to the right of Grantor
its employees, invitees, lessees, grantees, successors and assigns,
to use said easement and to connect to, attach to or otherwise use
any sewer, gas or water pipe lines installed by Grantees.
Grantor reserves unto itself, its successors and assigns, the
right to cross over, under and along said easement for the purpose
of constructing, maintaining and operating thereon any number of
pole lines, pipe lines, and such other structures that are necessary
and desirable in the operation of its business. In the event that
any structures installed by Grantees interfere with the Grantor' s
future business, Grantees shall relocate such structures and said road
upon request, the cost of said relocation to be borne by Grantees.
Grantees agree to hold Grantor harmless for any and all claims
for injury or damages to any person or liability therefor or for
damages to any property, and for any waste, deterioration, spoilation,
overflow or flooding of said easement.
In the event either the Grantees or the Grantor desire to dedicate
this property to the City of Menlo park for street and other public
purposes, both parties will release and convey their interest to the
City of the cost of improving said street shall be paid by the party
then desiring the dediation.
The provisions of this instrument shall be binding upon the
successors and assigns of the parties.
10 . RIGHT OF WAY over the herein described property, as granted in
Instrument
From : Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation
To : Pacific Gas and Electric Company and The Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company, California
corporations
Dated : March 25, 1965
Recorded 0
. May 24, 1965
Document No: 51491-Y
Book/Reel 4957 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/
Image 461.
Grants Right of Way for poles and wires over the Southeasterly
portion of property herein described.
11. INDENTURE to secure Bonds to be issued:
between : Leslie Salt Co. , a corporation
and : Crocker-Citizens National Bank, a national banking
association
dated : May 1, 1965
recorded : May 14 , 1965
File No. : 48546-Y
Book 4952 of Official Records at page 330, Records of San Mateo
County, California,
Covers property under search and other property, E H:B i T
of
2ND AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 254605 Page 5 .
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
recorded . April 11, 1967
File No. : 40651-AA
Book 5292 of Official Records at page 227, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
(b) SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
recorded : March 22, 1971
File No. : 91503-AD
Book 5913 of Official Records at page 138, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
(c) THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
recorded : August 9 , 1973
File No. : 63702-AG
Book 6448 of Official Records at page 85, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
(d) FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
recorded : December 27, 1973
File No. : 2938-AH
Book 6525 of Official Records at page 702, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
(e) FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
recorded : June 23, 1976
File No . : 88953-AJ
Book 7163 of Official Records at page 695, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
(f) SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
recorded : December 5, 1978
File No. : 48050-AN
Book 7804 of Official Records at page 36, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
12 . POSSIBLE CLAIMS of the State of California to that portion of the herein
described lands lying outside of Parcel SM-1, as said Parcel was
described in that certan Deed to Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware
corporation, recorded February 1, 1968 in Book 5426 of Official
Records at page 126 ( File No. 15988-AB) , Records of San Mateo
County, California.
EXHIBIT 14
of
2ND AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 254605 Page 6 .
13. EFFECT of that certain Recital as contained in
Instrument:
from : State of California
to : Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation
recorded : February 1, 1968
File No. : 15988-AB
Book 5426 of Official Records at page 126, Records of San
Mateo County, California, which recites as follows:
"This patent shall not operate to relinquish any rights
of the State of any portion of said property which was acquired
by the State in some manner other than by virtue of the State's
sovereignty, or by viture of said land having been received by
the State as swamp and overflowed lands ( the Act of September 28,
1850 (9 U.S. STAT. 519 ) as amended (see 43 U.S.C. Secs. 981 et seq. ) ,
and which now is (a) used for highway purposes, or (b) improved,
occupied and used by the State, or (c) presently vested in the State
according to the records in the office of the County Recorder of said
County which impart constructive notice."
14. LAND CONSERVATIN AGREEMENT:
between : Leslie Salt Co. , a corporation
and : City of Menlo Park, a municipal corporation
dated : May 12 , 1970
recorded : May 14 , 1970
File No. : 17777-AD
Book 5871 of Official Records at page 370, Records of San Mateo
County, California.
Affects property herein, except the Southerly 180 feet,
more or less.
15. RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT over the herein described property,
as granted in Instrument
between : Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation
and : Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California
corporation
Dated : April 19, 1971
Recorded : May 26, 1971
Document No: 10243-AE
Book/Reel 5948 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/
Image 45.
Modifies Easement referred to Exception No. 7 herein.
16. POSSIBLE RIGHTS of the public to traverse the foreshore
and along and above the sea at any stage of the tide or waves
and to the use thereof for recreational purposes and for access
thereto.
2ND AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 254605 Page 7 .
17 . EASEMENT over the herein described property, as granted in
Instrument
From : Leslie Salt Co. , a Delaware corporation
TO : Pacific Gas and Electric Copany, a California
corporation
Dated : February 24, 1975
Recorded : March 13 , 1975
Document No: 29339-AI
Book/Reel 6799 of Official Records of San Mateo County at Page/
Image 26.
Affects a 40 foot strip and anchors within the Southerly 180
feet of property herein described.
DESCRIPTION
The land herein referred to is situated in the
State of California, County of San Mateo,
City of Menlo Park, and is described as follows:
COMMENCING at Station "P.M.C. 7" of the official Survey of the
Rancho de las Pulgas; thence South 18* 021 West 23 chains to
the Section "P.M.C. 6" , South 440 30 ' East 37 chains to Station
"P.M.C. 5" , South 23* 23 ' West 61 .13 feet; thence leaving said
Rancho line North 66* 26 ' East 889. 3 feet to the Southerly terminus
of that line described in Boundary Agreement, between Westbay
Community Associates and Leslie Salt Company, recorded October
25, 1977 in Book 7639 of Official Records at page 283 (File No.
87853-AL) , Records of San Mateo County, California, said terminus
being described therein as being a point which is located South
00* 551 58" West 85.43 feet from a 2" x 2" wooden stake set for the
North quarter corner of Section 30, T.5 S. , R.2 W. , Mt. Diablo
Meridian, said stake set 104. 49 feet Southerly of a found 3/4"
iron pipe monument tagged "R.C.E. 5476" , and 85.50 feet Northerly
of a similar found ,monument, and both of which found monuments are
shown on the Record of Survey Map of 6.62 acre parcel in Menlo
Park, California, recorded December 29, 1960 in Book 4 of L.L.S.
-Maps at page 100, Records of San Maeo County, California, and said
quarter corner being distant North 220 221 46" East 394.05 feet
from a survey control point called "488-4" , being a "remset nail"
and tin on the East footing of P.G.& E. Tower No. 10/68/2 ; thence
Northerly, and along the line described in said boundary ling agreement
the following courses: North 00 551 58" East 1399.70 feet, North 880
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261 09" West 970.36 feet, North 220 461 01" East 1249.03 feet, and North
30* 061 17" West 580 feet, more or less, to the Southeasterly line of the
Southern Pacific Company 250 foot wide right of way and the
terminus of said Boundary Agreement; thence Southwesterly along last
named boundary, on a curve to the right, with a radius of 11,584.2
feet, an arc distance of 36 chains, more or less, to a point on that
certain course in the boundary of said Rancho de las Pulgas, extending
from Station "P.M.C. "7" to P.M.C. "8"; thence along said course
South 270 East 1.12 chains, more or less, to the point of commencment.
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R-81-20
(Meeting 81-13
May 13 , 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 8 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: S . Sessions , Land Manager, D. Woods ,
Open Space Planner, and M. Gundert,
Associate Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Review of Use and Management Plans for Thornewood,
Los Trancos and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves and
the Use and Management Plan for Windy Hill Open Space
Preserve
Introduction: The use and management plans for Planning Area III were
last reviewed on April 3 , 1980 in the form of a summary report. The
land management planning process requires use and management plans
for District lands to be reviewed in depth every two years. The
following report represents a detailed review to provide an oppor-
tunity to evaluate the status of policy, use and physical improve-
ments of the preserves.
This use and management plan review covers Planning Area III which
includes Thornewood, Los Trancos , and Russian Ridge Open Space Pre-
serves. Since the last review, several acquisitions have been made
totalling an addition of 809 . 5 acres to the planning area, as well
as a 4. 5 acre trail easement. The majority of the land acquired is
the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve , accounting for 537 acres. The
complete use and management plan for this Preserve is included in
this report. The following list indicates the land acquired by
the District since April 3 , 1980 :
A. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve : Total present acreage 258 acres;
dedicated. No new acquisitions.
B. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve : Total present acreage 435 acres ;
412 acres dedicated. New acquisitions :
1. Schroeder Parcel - 11. 5 acres , escrow closed November 7 , 1980 ;
dedicated
2 . Fine Parcel - 23 acres , escrow closed May 5 , 1980 ; undedicated
3 . Coplon Parcel - 238 acres, escrow closed March 19 , 1981;
dedicated
C. Thornewood: Total present acreage (including easement) -
91. 5 acres ; dedicated. New acquisitions :
Oswald Property - 4 . 5 acre trail easement, escrow closed
January 28 , 1981; dedicated
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D. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve: 537 acres , escrow closed
January 29 , 1981; dedicated
A. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve
This Preserve continues to be one of the District' s most popular
sites. This may be attributed to its location, easy access ,
trail and parking area development, and the relatively high level
of publicity connected with Preserve events.
Docent-led tours continue to play an important role in the events
at Los Trancos, and although the number of visitors involved in
the hikes does not necessarily reflect usage of the Preserve, it
does give an indication of the important role the Docents serve.
In the past year, 465 visitors have been involved in regularly
scheduled Docent-led walks and 871 visitors have participated in
requested walks.
During the spring, the parking lot has been full almost every
weekend, with additional cars parking on Page mill Road. The
weekend parking situation requires a significant amount of the
rangers ' time directing traffic and will , we hope , be mitigated
by the development of the Monte Bello Preserve parking lot.
Since construction in 1977 , the trails system has remained in
excellent condition, requiring a minimum of maintenance. The
trail system, which consists of three loops and connecting trails
has , in the past, created some confusion. Last year the Board
authorized staff to install new trail signs in the lower loop.
However, to remain consistent with the style of the District' s
trail signs , staff moved to resign the entire trail area. New
trail signs consistent with the style of the District' s signs
used at Rancho San Antonio and Fremont Older Open Space Preserves
are currently on order. It is anticipated the signs will be
installed within the next 60 days. The site brochures have been
updated to reflect the trail names .
At the time of purchase, the Los Trancos Preserve was being
heavily overgrazed and, as a result, suffered a rodent problem.
Upon removal of the cattle , the grassland areas began to re-
cover, and a sharp decrease in the rodent population occurred
as a result. The knoll areas adjacent to the parking lot are
now showing evidence of heavy foot traffic as people stray from
the trails to hike to the tops of the knolls. The soil is being
compacted in this area and the grass areas denuded.
Status of Existing Major Recommendations
The status of use and management plan recommendations contained in
last year' s review (report R-80-13, dated April 3 , 1980) is :
1. The replacement of the perimeter fence.
Status and recommendation : This project was held in abeyance
due to budget limitations. Installation of a portion of split
rail fence from the existing service gate to the existing
split rail fence opposite Canyon Trail should be constructed.
Cost: approximately $1,000 , proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
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2. Installation of traffic warning signs .
Status and recommendation: Traffic warning signs were in-
stalled, but due to vandalism and a decrease in the equestrian
traffic, they have been removed and would not be replaced.
3 . Provision of restroom facilities on a seasonal basis .
Status and recommendation : These were temporarily installed
due to increased use of the Preserve during the spring. Staff
again recommends that portable restroom units be installed
for a 90 day period.
Cost: approximately $150 , included in FY 80/81 budget.
Restroom facilities have been included in the plans for the
Monte Bello parking lot and, when completed, could serve the
Los Trancos Open Space Preserve as well .
4. Signing the lower loop trail; making signing consistent with
the style of District trail signs .
Status : New signs have been ordered to eliminate the confusion
on the trails and it is anticipated the project will be com-
pleted within two months. The signs were recently destroyed
in a fire at the vendor' s place of business , and have been
made anew. The site brochures have been updated to reflect
trail names.
5 . An old concrete and wood cistern which is no longer used
should be filled due to the hazard it represents .
Status and recommendation: Staff now recommends removal of
the cistern to occur in conjunction with the removal of the
cisterns on Monte Bello Open Space Preserve scheduled for
this spring.
Cost: approximately $750 , proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
New Use and Management Recommendations
1. Construct memorial bench.
Discussion and recommendation: A friend of the District has
requested a memorial bench be constructed on one of the
District' s Preserves . The cost of the bench and an endow-
ment for maintenance has been offered to the District. Staff
has selected the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve as a suitable
location for such a bench. The bench would be installed
adjacent to the fault trail.
2. Seeding in spring of heavily used knoll areas.
Discussion and recommendation: Due to the increased use of
this area as a popular vista point, signs of concentrated
usage are becoming evident. Seeding of the area and the
proper use restrictions should apply until stabilization of
the site occurs and the knolls return to their natural condition.
Cost: approximately $200 ; proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
3 . Removal of equestrian stile near service gate.
Discussion and recommendation: The equestrian stile near the
service gate should be removed and a new equestrian stile
installed on the Los Trancos Preserve opposite the entrance
to Canyon Trail on Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
Cost: approximately $150; proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
R-81-20 Page four
4 . New trail markers for interpretive trails.
Discussion and recommendation: The trail markers along the
earthquake fault trail should be replaced with similar markers.
Cost: approximately $50 ; proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
B. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
The Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve is comprised of two geo-
graphically separated areas. The two areas will be reviewed
separately.
1. Russian Ridge open Space Preserve, Mt. Melville Area
The Preserve was expanded by 11. 5 acres. when the District
acquired the Schroeder property in October, 1980 . At that
time the entire Mt. Melville area was dedicated as open space.
The house located near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard
and Langley Hill Road has been vacant since June 30 , 1980
despite actions taken by staff to arrange for a short term
tenant to occupy the site. The house and garage have been
secured with no problems of vandalism thus far.
Status of Existing Major Recommendations
Defer action on disposition of the house until staff is able
to consider alternatives after site emphasis and ranger resi-
dence policies are sufficiently resolved, and continuation
during this period of the present status with the structures
secured and no caretaker. (M-80-89 , dated December 1, 1980) .
The present status of the structures should be continued
until such time as the ranger residence program is resolved
and the Board reviews site emphasis recommendations for the
number and location of sites to be emphasized. Staff will
then act in the formulation of alternatives and use and
management recommendations for the house .
New Use and Management Recommendations
a. Clearing of debris and building materials.
Discussion: Several piles of debris and building materials
are scattered near the house area and along the road.
These areas should be cleared of debris and returned
to their natural condition.
b. Fencing.
Discussion: Fencing should be improved along Langley Hill
Road to discourage vehicular and pedestrian use in the
area near the structures.
2. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
This Preserve has been expanded by 261 acres since April 3 ,
1980 . On May 5 , 1980 the 23 acre Fine property (undedicated)
was acquired, and on March 19 , 1981 title was received to the
238 acre Coplon property (dedicated) .
R-81-20 Page five
The District' s percentage of the 1300 acre grazing lease
income on Russian Ridge was expanded considerably with the
addition of the Coplon property. The existing lease stipu-
lates a charge of $5 .75 per acre and should now bring the
District approximately $2100 per fiscal year.
The debris and junked vehicles have been removed from the
former Fine property with the exception of a tractor. The
numerous roads and generally disturbed nature of the site
have been a concern, but since the removal of structures
and debris, the area is beginning to recover.
Status of Existing Major Recommendations
a. The current grazing lease should be continued until an
assessment of the lease conditions and site can be com-
pleted. (R-81-8 , dated February 5 , 1981)
Status : Staff considers this grazing activity compatible
with other uses of the Preserve. There is , however, a
concern that the property be grazed in a responsible
manner (i.e. consideration given to carrying capacity
and property maintenance. ) The existing grazing lease
should be continued while staff investigates an overall
grazing plan for District lands along the Skyline Corridor.
This plan could provide for rotational use of various
properties in order to enhance rangeland, increase revenue
and promote viable proposals from prospective tenants.
New Use and Management Recommendations
a. Addition of a hiking stile along Skyline Boulevard.
Discussion: A hiking stile should be installed at the
northernmost end of the Preserve across from the CALTRANS
vista point on Skyline Boulevard and adjacent to the
access gate.
Cost: approximately $150 ; proposed in FY; Al/82 budget
b. Replacement of access gate.
Discussion: The access gate located at the northernmost
end of the Preserve should be replaced with a standard
District pipe gate.
Cost: approximately $800 ; budgeted in FY 80/81 budget
C. Removal of tractor.
Discussion: The tractor located on the Fine property
should be removed by the owner within the next sixty days .
d. Dedication of the former Fine property.
Discussion: The 23 acre property formerly owned by Fine
should be dedicated as open space. Dedication of the
property was withheld at the time of acquisition due to
the possibility of funding difficulties for the District
dependent upon the passing of Proposition 9 . However,
since Proposition 9 did not pass , the property may now
be dedicated.
R-81-20 Page six
e. Site Cleanup.
Discussion: There is debris left on the site that should
be removed. This could be accomplished by volunteers .
C. Thornewood
The District has acquired a 4 . 5 acre public trail easement through
the Oswald property which connects Wunderlich County Park and
Thornewood. Additional trail easements and/or acquisitions are
needed to connect the trail system to Portola Valley. At such
time as a trails plan for the area is designed, staff will return
to the Board with plans for a proposed trail route and specific
use and management recommendations relating to the trails.
In exchange for the trail easement across the Oswald property, a
water line was constructed across the Thornewood site. The water
line is complete and the road has been restored. A fire hydrant
has also been installed in the cul-de-sac area and a meter hook-up
to the completed water system is available to the house.
The Board-appointed Thornewood Proposals Review Committee is
currently in the process of evaluating proposals for ultimate
disposition of the house and grounds area. At such time as the
Committee makes its final recommendation, staff will respond.
Until a final decision is made regarding the house and grounds
area, the District would continue the month-to-month rental
arrangement.
Status of Existing Major Recommendations
1. Wunderlich Trail Connection.
The 4 . 5 acre public trail easement across the Oswald property
has been acquired and dedicated. The trail is not anticipated
to be constructed until a trails plan for the area, including
a connecting trail within Wunderlich Park, is designed.
New Use and Management Recommendations
1. Possible agricultural use of the western portion of the site.
Discussion: A local resident and vintner has expressed an
interest in possibly leasing 3/4 acre of the property
directly west of the existing life estate for the purpose of
cultivating grapes. Staff feels this could be a compatible
use and is currently exploring this possibility, particularly
in regard to suitability of land use and potential conflicts
with future trail alignment. The interested party has
offered to conduct a feasibility study. Staff would return
to Board with further recommendations on completion of these
studies .
D. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Use and Management Plan
Introduction: The Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was acquired
December 30 , 1980 from Peninsula Open Space Trust (P.O.S .T. ) ,
with escrow closing on January 20 , 1981 . During the nine months
prior to acquisition, P.O.S .T. had a limited management agreement
with the District, granting the District the right to patrol the
property and enforce certain District ordinances .
R-81-20 Page six
C. Thornewood
The Distric
R-81-20 Page seven
As part of the land use planning process following acquisition,
two public workshops were held (3/16/81, 3/29/81) , inviting
neighbors and other interested individuals to discuss future
development and management plans for the property. Concerns
were expressed over parking, trails , grazing, and hang gliding.
1. Site Description
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is located on the east side of
Skyline Boulevard above Portola Valley. The property en-
compasses 537 acres and includes the ridgeline between Hamms
and Jones Gulches as well as the prominent Windy Hill . Vege-
tation consists of grass and chaparral on the slopes, with
coniferous forest filling the ravines. A dominant feature
is the open expanse of grassland extending down the east facing
slope of Windy Hill.
2. Planning Considerations
The Preserve is entirely within the Town of Portola Valley and
zoned M-R (Mountainous Residential) . The M-R District is in-
tended to promote preservation of the unspoiled nature of the
mountainous terrain. The Town also has an adopted Trail and
Pathways Plan showing various trails located on this site.
Covenants , Conditions, and Restrictions attached to the Deed
indicate permitted, prohibited, and conditional uses for the
site. These attachments include provisions for design review
and/or Town Council approval for development and uses other
than those freely permitted. Town staff will be kept informed
of proposed use and management plans as approved by the Board
of Directors.
You have recently made site emphasis policy decisions which
will guide staff in the preparation of a general plan for
emphasized sites , including the number and location of these
sites.
3. Use and Management Recommendations
Since the general plan for emphasized sites has not yet been
prepared, staff recommends a status quo approach to use and
management of this site. Windy Hill open Space Preserve would
remain open to the public, but there would be no attempt to
increase use of the area.
a) Access and Circulation
1) Parking.
The Spring Ridge parking area, which accommodates
approximately 15 cars, has had late night use that
has caused problems . To curtail this activity, staff
recommends signing the area with allowed hours of use,
and increasing the patrol frequency. If this is not
sufficient, roadside fencing and gating should be
installed.
R-81-20 Page eight
The roadside pullout at the northern boundary of the
site is popular because of the view and its close
proximity to the trailhead leading down to Portola
Valley. This pullout is dangerous because of its
irregular shape and poor line of sight, creating
problems when vehicles pull in and out. This pullout
should be better defined with fencing in order to
decrease the parking hazard. Staff would work with
Cal Trans if it appears a barrier is necessary within
the highway right of way.
Other access points along Skyline Boulevard should be
fenced and gated to prevent motorcycle and 4 wheel
drive access.
Cost: approximately $3600 , proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
2. Trails
The existing trails on the site should remain open for
equestrian and hiking use.
The Portola Valley Trails and Pathways Plan shows two
proposed trails descending from Skyline to Portola
Valley: one along Hamms Gulch, the other along Jones
Gulch, with a connecting link between the two. The
location of these trail corridors should be generally
identified, yet the precise alignment should remain
flexible in order to connect appropriately with trails
proposed on adjacent lands. No new trails are recom-
mended at this time.
The Town of Portola Valley is currently considering a
proposed development on the lower portion of Spring
Ridge (Aries proposal) . The District should request
the opportunity to review any proposed trail easements
across this property which could have an impact on
the Preserve . If there are to be connections between
the two properties , the Town and District should work
together on the planning.
A trail easement from the Preserve to Alpine Road
along Hamms Gulch has been proposed to the affected
property owner by the Portola Valley Trails Council .
The owner has agreed to the concept, but no action
has yet occurred. This trail segment would be dedi-
cated to and maintained by the Town of Portola Valley.
b) Signs
Regulatory signs should be installed at the Spring Ridge
Parking Area and at the roadside pullout near the north
trail head. Property lines should be marked with addi-
tional boundary plaques and fire lane signs should be
placed on vehicle access roads. When requested by property
owners , private property signs should be placed on trails
where they enter adjacent properties .
Cost: approximately $450; proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
R-81-20 Page nine
c) Brochure
A brochure should be available from the District upon
request. A simple folded 83,2 x 11 brochure would contain
a site description and map showing existing trails and
parking.
Cost: approximately $200 ; proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
d) Structures
The picnic tables located next to the Spring Ridge Parking
Area are occasionally vandalized. Since picnic tables are
not consistent with the District' s site development policies ,
staff recommends they be removed as they deteriorate and
become unusable.
The interim use and management plan adopted December 12 , 1980
recommended that the cistern on top of the hill be removed.
Demolition is scheduled for early summer of this year.
Cost: approximately $500 ; included in FY 80/81 budget.
There is a road leading from Skyline Boulevard northeastward
to Alpine Road. The District has an agreement with the
adjacent property owner to permit patrol vehicles to pass
through. The District' s upper portion of the road has
been closed due to a slide. It is recommended the road
be sufficiently improved to provide for this patrol route.
Cost: approximately $1000; proposed in FY 81/82 budget.
5. Natural Resource Management
The property is currently grazed by cattle under a lease agree-
ment with adjacent property owners. The District receives 1/3
of the revenue which amounts to approximately $100 per month.
However, the fences bordering Skyline Boulevard are in ex-
tremely poor condition, and cattle frequently get loose on
the road. Since the lessee is an absentee tenant, the loose
cattle cause management problems for staff.
Staff therefore recommends that the current grazing lease be
continued, with the condition that the fencing along Skyline
Boulevard be properly repaired by the tenant. In addition,
staff should explore the possibility of an ongoing grazing
plan for the Skyline Area to include grazing units at Windy
Hill, Russian Ridge , and Monte Bello. As previously mentioned,
it may be possible to graze this area on a rotational basis,
benefiting both the tenant and the District.
Fires have occurred from time to time on the Preserve along
Skyline Boulevard before the District acquired the property.
The last two were in the summer of 1978 and were believed to
be caused by arson. The District should disc a fire break
along the road to minimize the hazard.
R-81-20 Page ten
6 . Special Activities
In the past few years , hang gliding has become a popular
activity at Windy Hill. According to hang gliding enthusiasts ,
the site offers one of the only unobstructed northeastern
facing slopes on the Skyline Ridge. Most participants launch
from Windy Hill and land on public and private properties
along Portola Road.
The activity has been prohibited since P.O.S.T. acquired the
site. The District continued the policy primarily because
hang gliding is a conditional use contained in the deed re-
strictions . Reinstatement of this use would require approval
by the Town Council of Portola Valley in addition to your
approval.
Representatives from a local hang gliding club attended the
public workshop and submitted a report to staff to assist in
the evaluation of their activity. They have requested that
the use be reinstated and have offered suggestions for manage-
ment of the area.
Staff has surveyed other public parklands in the Bay Area to
understand better the problems associated with hang gliding.
They are as follows :
a) Assurances that only qualified and responsible pilots use
the site.
b) Assurances that users are adequately insured to decrease
liability problems.
c) Acceptable landing areas that provide adequate open space
not having conflicting uses.
d) A method to prevent users in flight from landing (trespassing)
on private property.
e) Control over traffic and parking for specators.
Currently, one of the most successful hang gliding programs is
conducted within Santa Clara County' s Ed Levin Park. It is
apparent that many of the problems in managing this activity
can be reduced when there is complete control over the launching
area. At Ed Levin, the upper hills are accessible only through
locked gates, thus providing a control point by which quali-
fications, insurance and landing instructions can be checked.
Staff feels that in order to develop a hang gliding program
at Windy Hill, a manageable launching and landing area is
essential. Because the upper portion of the site is adjacent
to a public highway and the lower portion is largely private
property, hang gliding is not recommended at this time. Staff
would be willing to continue to work with representatives of
the interested club and the Town of Portola Valley to explore
whether there might be an acceptable plan.
Soaring is also an activity which has occurred at Windy Hill.
Soaring is the use of radio-controlled model soaring (no
engines) aircraft which are launched and landed in the same
location. They have approximately a 5-6 foot wing span and
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are usually in control throughout flight.
A soaring club has requested the use of Windy Hill to continue
their activity. In evaluating the proposed use , the following
concerns were addressed:
a) Soaring could be a conflicting use with equestrian and
grazing activities . It could, in addition, encourage
trespassing or an overhead disturbance to grazing activities
on adjacent properties.
b) An out-of-control glider could endanger other users of
the site, although at the current level of use, chances
are remote.
c) Participants should be adequately insured to decrease the
District's liability.
d) Only qualified and responsible operators should be permitted
to use the site.
Staff is recommending the reinstatement of soaring at Windy
Hill. The use would be conducted under special permit for a
six month maximum period, stipulating the area to which flights
are restricted, and designating a recognized soaring associ-
ation to administer the individual use. Appropriate signing
would require users to obtain permits through the association,
thereby making sure individuals are qualified and properly
insured. If problems result in unauthorized use , trespassing
or conflict with other uses exist, the permit would be termi-
nated. The activities would also be re-evaluated in six
months and a decision made by staff whether or not to extend
the permit. If it were not extended, the user group could
present its case to you.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the use and manage-
ment recommendations contained in this report, including the dedication
of the Fine property.
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Portola Valley, California 94025
April 26, 1981
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle
Los Altos, California 94022
Attention: D. Woods, Open Space Planner
Dear Mr. Woods;
Enclosed is report and attachments prepared for the District
staff and Board as a public contribution to the preparation of the
Use and Management Plan for the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
acquisition.
This report is intended to provide the District with background
information and specific recommendations regarding Hang Gliding at Windy
Hill.
If I can provide further information on this subject or help in
any way in resolving the issues involved please contact me. Other contacts
are listed in the report.
Sincerely,
Hi/oVnY�
HANG GLIDING AT WINDY HILL
A Report to: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Prepared by: G. Hilborn April 26, 1981
SUMMARY
Windy Hill has historically provided the only
Northeast-facing hang glider launch point on the Coastal
Ridge. This unique launch point overlooks the valley and
supports flights to several alternate landing areas, which
include both Town of Portola Valley and private property.
This form of public land use is quiet, non-destructive,
and enjoyable by both participants and spectators. It is
fully compatible with the unique terrain and with other
contemplated uses of Windy Hill. Details of regulation,
insurance, and liability can be resolved - as they have
been in other similar public land sites. It is therefore
recommended that continuation of hang gliding be included
in the Use and Management Plan for the Windy Hill Open
Space Preserve acquisition.
1.0 HANG GLIDING: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1 What is Hang Gliding?
Hang gliding is the sport of human foot-launched flight, utilizing only
the lift generated by the lightweight craft moving under the influences of
gravity and natural air currents. As used here, the term "hang gliding" refers
only to powerless flight, and not to any form of powered aircraft. For most hang
glider designs, the pilot is suspended ("hanging") in a harness which provides
support and permits maneuvering by weight shift.
With the absence of natural updrafts, a hang gliding flight is a pure
gliding and maneuvering operation lasting only as long as the altitude loss
between launch and landing permits (3-4 minutes per thousand feet).
Under favorable conditions of updrafts, a skilled pilot in a modern hang
glider weighing 50-60 lbs, can remain aloft, soaring for extended periods. In
exceptionally good combinations of weather and terrain, a hang gliders have been
flown to great altitudes and covered long distances. (Flights of over 17,000
feet above sea level and covering distances of over 100 miles have been achieved
along the Inyo-White mountain range in the Owens Valley.)
1.2 Some History
The activity of hang gliding dates back to the pioneering flights of
Otto Lilienthal in Germany in the 1890"s. It was continued by the Wright
Brothers and other aviation pioneers as an unpowered flight test technique. It
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got its start as a modern sport adapting extremely weight-efficient structures
from some invented as a part of the NASA space program to return equipment from
space - forerunners to the current Shuttle. The structure known as the Rogallo
wing was first applied in sport form about 20 years ago to get boat towed water
skiers aloft where they could then release and glide down. It was soon adapted
for foot launching and' has continued to evolve in design, materials, and pilot
skill. Sport gliders are typically foldable, car top portable, can be carried
and set up by the pilot alone. They fly at about 25 mph.
From the early days, hang gliding has grown to be a popular recreational
activity for thousands who enjoy this unique way to appreciate and interact with
the three dimensional environment of terrain and air currents from a birdlike
perspective. Hang gliding is now included as an official or permitted activity
at many public parks, recreation areas, and forests, were conditions are
suitable. It has been a sanctioned activity for about six years at Yosemite
Valley and is included in the Long Range Plan for that National Park.
1.3 Organizations
A number of organizations have grown up with recreational hang gliding.
At a national level, the most prominent is the United States Hang
Gliding Association. The USHGA, with national scope and international
affiliations, provides as its most important service a pilot proficiency rating
system which has become almost universally accepted and used in the regulation
of access to public flying sites. The USHGA also provides an instructor
certification program, provides pilot and third party liability insurance at a
nominal cost, and publishes a monthly magazine. Additional information about
USHGA can be found in the enclosed "Information Handbook."
Local clubs (which are often Chapters of USHGA) provide a point of local
information exchange, event organization, and frequently the service of day-to-
day regulation and operation of publicly used flying areas. For example, the
Fellow Feathers club (San Francisco) is responsible to the Golden Gate National
Recreational Authority for regulation and monitoring of flying at Fort Funston.
Similarly, the Wings of Rogallo club (South Bay) is responsible to Santa Clara
County Parks and Recreation for hang gliding at Ed Levin Park in Milpitas.
The Hang Glider Manufacturer's Association provides a certification
system for documented testing for safe handling and structural strength of hang
gliders sold to the public.
A number of USHGA-certified flight schools and hang gliding shops serve
the Bay area.
2.0 HANG GLIDING AT WINDY HILL
2.1 History
Windy hill has been flown as a hang glider launch on an informal
(unregulated) basis more or less continuously for the past six years. Launch is
from the top of Windy Hill. From there a number of different landing areas -
both public and private - in the Town of Portola Valley can be reached and have
been used under varying flying and permission conditions. Notation of existing
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use can be seen on the attached "Notice to Pilots" map (which is a warning to
regular powered aircraft pilots).
It has never seen heavy use because of several factors. These include:
(a) Northeast exposure has a limited season with no reliable means of knowing if
wind conditions are suitable without going to the somewhat remote site; and (b)
It appeals only to the more advanced pilots because there is no low altitude
practice area for novice pilots, and the use of the (rather small) Portola
Valley Town Center as a landing area at times when other areas have been
unavailable (e.g. crops are planted) further limits use to the most advanced
pilots.
2.2 Uniqueness of Site
While the Northeast exposure has a limited season of flyable wind
conditions (mainly the winter months), the Windy Hill site is unique to the
Coastal Ridge in the Bay Area as being the ONLY Northeast exposure terrain
suitable for Hang Gliding. While other parts of the ridge have the same basic
topography, they are not cleared of trees, or have power lines or other hazards
and obstructions. (See the attached "Notice to Pilots" map.) This uniqueness is
an important factor to the flying and spectating public in the Midpeninsula
Region. Any use plan which eliminates Hang Gliding from Windy Hill leaves us
with no alternative in those months but to travel great distances.
2.3 Compatibility of Use
Hang Gliding is quiet, non-polluting, and causes no destruction to the
land such as erosion from motorized vehicles and overuse by horses.
Since the craft is very light weight, and normally departs the hilltop
without returning, there is little danger to other users. This has not been a
problem even at heavily used soaring sites such as Fort Funston with many
flights per day and hundreds of spectators. Such heavy use is not even
contemplated because of the special conditions at Ft. Funston do not exist at
Windy Hill. In any case, if heavy use were a problem it could be solved by
regulation without total prohibition.
2.4 Liability and Hazard Issues
Liability of the District for damages by Hang Gliders to bystanders or
other property owners may be a concern. Active USHGA member pilots are
themselves covered against such liability. A mechanism exists whereby a site
owner can be included as insured under this policy, for a small fee. (Refer to
the attached USHGA "Information Manual.") It should also be noted that the
probability of such damage events can be minimized by proper regulation of the
site to permit only properly qualified pilots fly. It is further reduced to a
negligible level because of the low speed and mass of these craft. (A horse can
do far more damage than a hang glider.)
Liability of the District for injury of pilots may be a concern. This
can be minimized by restriction to properly qualified pilots and additionally by
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the use of liability release papers signed by pilots before .qualification for
the _site_ is accepted. In the absence of evidence of this being a problem at
other public sites, overconcern with this issue is not warented. (We have never
heard of a single case.)
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In any case, we have the position that the Hang Gliding public should
not be unfairly singled out over safety and liability concerns. The same
concerns could be raised for many other activities which commonly take place on
public land such as baseball, hiking, river rafting, rock climbing, and
horseback riding. While offering no statistics either, it is our subjective
experience with some years of hang gliding that it does not stand out from other
outdoor actives in injury rate.
2.5 Separate Landing Area Regulation or Permission
The normal landing areas reachable to Hang Gliders launching from Windy
Hill are not within the jurisdiction of the District. Thus the District cannot
specifically address that problem. Neither should the Preserve become a nuisance
for unwanted landings on private or public property in the valley below. To
avoid becoming too entangled over this issue, Hang Gliding can be included in
the Use Plan with the proviso that actual flights will be permitted only with
the existence of a permitted landing zone. (It is possible that this permission
could be a function of such variables as changing property ownership, crops, and
other activities.)
2.6 Recommended Regulatory Approach
In light of the above discussion and on experience with incorporating
Hang Gliding as an officially recognized activity at other public land sites, we
make the following recommendations:
(1) Include Hang Gliding in the Use and Management Plan for the Windy
Hill Acquisition with flying to take place in conformance with site
operating rules. The operating rules shall include that flying take
place only when landing zone permission exists.
(2) Use the volunteer services and technical expertise of interested
local hang glider pilots and organizations to draft site rules.
(See for example the Ed Levin site rules attached.)
(3) Use the volunteer services of the pilots/organizations as the
primary means of information exchange between flyers and the
District management, and to provide enforcement of the rules.
2.6 Volunteer Resources
To implement the volunteer recommendations above, the author of this
report and/or the Wings of Rogallo organization may be contacted as
follows:
Dr. Gene Hilborn (author)
169 Wayside Road
Portola Valley, CA 94025
Tel. (415) 851-2519
Dr. Robert Ormiston, President
Wings of Rogallo Northern California Hang Glider Association
24 Moonbeam Lane
Mountain View, CA 94043
Tel. (415) 969-9953
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3.0 Attachments
(1) "Information Handbook," United States Hang Gliding Association
(Please return to the author after use.)
(2) Map: "Notice to Pilots," Mission Soaring Center
(3) "Ed Levin Park Hang Gliding Site Procedures," Wings of Rogallo
Northern California Hang Glider Association
(4) Recent Magazine and pamphlet issues of the USHGA.
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Wings of Rogallo Northern California Hang Glider Association
ED LEVIN PARK HANG GLIDING SITE PROCEDURES
I. Site Operation The Wings of Rogallo Northern California Hang Glider Association
(W.O.R.) is designated by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department through
special use permit to administer hang gliding activities within Ed Levin Park.
II. Site Launch and Landing areas Ed Levin Park Hang Gliding Site contains two upper
launch areas, the north launch of approximately 1500 ft vertical and the south launch of
approximately 1700 ft vertical, two novice launches of 300 ft and 600 ft vertical, and a
40 ft training launch. The upper launches and the novice launches are accessible by
roads. The walkup training launch is located at the south end of the landing area. (See
map).
III. Pilot Proficiency and Identification All pilots must be current members of the
United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA) and must have their USGGA membership card
in possession to fly. It must be signed off with a proficiency rating of I, II, III, IV,
or V. Positively no exceptions - NO CARD, ,NO FLY! All pilots must display a W.O.R.
identification sticker on their helmets while using the site. The purpose of the helmet
sticker is to permit identification of qualified pilots to other pilots and to park authori-
ties. The sticker system operates as follows:
A. Stickers can only be obtained from W.O.R. club officers. Before obtaining a
sticker it will be necessary to: a) present a valid USHGA membership card, b) fill
out and sign a registration and waiver of liability form, c) obtain the appropriate
authorization signature, d) read the Ed Levin Park Hang Gliding Site Procedures, and
e) pay the sticker fee of $3.00. The sticker number and pilot information will be
recorded by W.O.R. and turned over to park authorities. The following specific
requirements must be met for each of the three different color stickers available.
B. A blue sticker will be issued to W.O.R. members who hold a USHGA proficiency
rating of INTERMEDIATE III or higher. "Blue Sticker" qualified pilots are: a) per-
mitted to fly from all designated launch areas, b) provided with the combination to
the access road gate lock, and c) are responsible for ensuring that site procedures
are followed by all pilots using the site.
C. A yellow sticker will be issued to pilots who are not members of W.O.R., but
hold a USHGA proficiency rating of INTERMEDIATE III or higher. "Yellow Sticker"
qualified pilots are: a) permitted to fly from all designated launch areas, and b)
are not provided with the combination to the access road gate lock.
D. A red sticker will be issued to pilots, members or nonmembers of W.O.R. , who
hold a proficiency rating of BEGINNER I or NOVICE II and are approved by a USHGA
Observer or Instructor. BEGINNER I pilots may fly from the 40 ft training launch
unsupervised and from the 300 ft novice launch only under the direct supervision of a
"Blue Sticker" USHGA Instructor or Observer. BEGINNER I pilots may not fly from the
600 ft novice launch or the upper launches. NOVICE II pilots may fly from the 40 ft
training launch and both the 300 ft and 600 ft novice launches unsupervised and from
the upper launches only under the direct supervision of a "Blue Sticker" USHGA
Instructor or Observer.
IV. Safe Practices
A. At least one "Blue Sticker" qualified pilot must be present on site for hang
gliding to take place.
B. All takeoffs must be witnessed by another person in the vicinity of the takeoff
area.
C. All landings within the park shall be restricted to designated landing areas
except for emergency landings dictated by obvious safety considerations. Pilots are
advised not to land on private property adjacent to the park.
D. Pilots shall not use the site for high risk or low altitude aerobatics, testing
experimental gliders, deliberate parachute deployments, or any hazardous operations.
E. Maximum flight altitude shall not exceed 2000 feet above takeoff elevation due
to proximity of site to aviation airways.
F. The flight director, Site Committee members, or any W.O.R. club officer may, on
the basis of adverse flying conditions, raise the required pilot skill level or close
the site to all flying for the duration of the adverse conditions.
G. Pilots shall not fly over the "Green" at lower than 500 feet altitude on landing
approaches or for any reason. Landings on' the "Green" are absolutely prohibited.
H. Powered hang gliders are not permitted to land or takeoff from Ed Levin Park.
V. Vehicle Operations Pilots arriving at Ed Levin Park should park in the main parking
areas. Vehicles transporting pilots to the upper launches may park temporarily next to
the landing area to load gliders only. Pilots must pool vehicles to minimize access road
traffic. All drivers must hold a valid driver's license and all vehicles must carry
appropriate insurance. In transit to and from the launch sites, normal caution is urged
and particular attention will be required to avoid disturbing cattle. Vehicles must
reduce speed to 10 mph near the farmhouses to avoid raising excessive dust. Vehicles must
remain on the access road at all times except to park and unload gliders at the launch
areas.
VI. Access Road and Gate Lock The access roads to both the upper and novice launch areas
(see map) are controlled by locked gates. These gates have a W.O.R. combination lock.
The combination is changed periodically by W.O.R. and is available to all "Blue Sticker"
qualified pilots. It is the responsibility of the W.O.R. member on the site to ensure
that the gates are properly locked before and after vehicle passage through the gate.
Only the two end chain links should be joined by the W.O.R. lock in order not to leave
other locks out of the chain loop. After closing the lock it should be pull tested for
security. This is necessary to prevent spectators from gaining access to the takeoff
areas and to prevent cattle from escaping from grazing areas. Each access road also has
a second unlocked gate. It is imperative that drivers keep these gates closed and latched.
During the winter season, the access road will be closed by park rangers during periods of
rain and will be opened 24 hours after the rain ceases. The W.O.R. lock will be bypassed
and a closing sign posted at the access road entrance.
VII. Spectators, Smoking,_ Riding Trails For their own safety, spectators, will not be
allowed within the designated landing areas or beyond the locked gates to the launch
access road. Except for vehicle drivers, non-flyers are discouraged from riding up to the
launch area. Due to the extreme fire hazard in the summer and to simplify controlling the
problem, smoking is not permitted in the launch area or on the access road at any time,
winter or summer. Ed Levin Park includes horseback riding trails, some adjacent to the
designated landing areas (see map). Hang glider pilots should always yield the right of
way to horseback riders to avoid disturbing the horses.
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VII. Ed Levin Park Opening and Closing Schedule Hang gliding is permitted when Ed Levin
Park is open, from 8:00 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset. The Park Department defines
the closing time as follows:
Sep 16 - Oct 30 7:30 p.m. Apr 1 - Apr 30 7:30 p.m.
Nov 1 - Nov 15 6:00 p.m. May 1 - May 30 9:00 P.M.
Nov 16 - Dec 31 5:30 p.m. Jun 1 - Jul 15 9:30 p.m.
Jan 1 - Jan 31 6:00 p.m. Jul 16 - Aug 20 9:00 P.M.
Feb 1 - Feb 28 6:30 p.m. Aug 21 - Sep 15 8:30 p.m.
Mar 1 - Mar 31 7:00 p.m.
Park rangers consider it very important that pilots adhere to the closing times. Pilots
must not start up the hill less than 90 minutes before closing time (60 minutes for the
novice launches).
IX. Violations Each qualified W.O.R. member "Blue Sticker" pilot is responsible for
ensuring that site procedures are followed. Pilots who violate these procedures may have
their flying privilege at Ed Levin Park suspended or revoked. Ed Levin Park personnel
have authority, under the provisions of the W.O.R. special use permit and Santa Clara
County Code Sec B14-51 to issue citations and fines to pilots who violate site procedures.
Penalties for violations will normally be determined by the W.O.R. Site Committee, using
the following examples as guidelines:
A. Apilot who knowingly flys, or knowingly supervises or allows another pilot to
fly without proper USGHA membership, a W.O.R. sticker, or the appropriate proficiency
rating for each launch, will be suspended for a two month period.
B. A pilot who lands on park property but outside the designated landing area(s)
will be suspended for a two week period. (The first out landing is not penalized) .
C. Pilots who smoke on the access road or launch areas will be suspended for one
weekend.
D. Unsafe flying such as vertical bank wingovers below tree-top level or spin
recoveries below 50 feet will lead to suspension. Limited safe aerobatic flying is
not prohibited.
X. Emergency Aid In case of accident at the site, phones are available. Call 299-2507
(County Communications) or 262-6980 (Ranger).
XI. Procedure Changes and Information The Ed Levin Park Hang Gliding Site Procedures are
revised and updated as required by the W.O.R. Site Committee subject to approval by the
Park Department. Information about the procedures and the site may be obtained from the
Site Committee members or W.O.R. club officers.
W.O.R. Officers Site Committee
President Bob Ormiston 969-9953 George Pierson (Chinn) 263-6731
Vice President Ken Wiegand 259-3844 Ken Wiegand 259-3844
Secretary Steve Urbach 736-5969 Fred Weaver 923-4210
Treasurer George Pierson 263-6731 Pat Denevan 656-6656
Flight Director Pat Denevan 656-6656 Gene Hilborn 851-2519
Bob Ormiston 969-9953
Peer Suhr 374-8861
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March 11, 1981
Board of Directors ti
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 soarinc, 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
R-81-18
( Meeting 81-13
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 7 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Risley Property)
Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has
been offered the opportunity to acquire approximately 285 acres of
land in two parcels located in an unincorporated area southerly of
the Town of Los Gatos. A 160 acre parcel would be purchased, and
the contiguous parcel comprising some 125 acres would be a gift to
the District (see attached map) . The two parcels are situated
easterly of Lexington Reservoir and adjacent to existing District
holdings. The 125 acre parcel fronts on Soda Springs Road, approxi-
mately 3 miles from its beginning at Alma Bridge Road, and the
entire property connects to the District' s Manzanita Ridge Open
Space Preserve - Limekiln Canyon Area.
A. Description of the Site.
1. Location and Boundaries.
This unincorporated property is located on Soda Springs Road
within the Sphere of Influence of the Town of Los Gatos. The
property is bordered on the north and east by private property,
on the west by privately held property and District land
(see report R-80-61 , dated November 3 , 1980) , and on the
south by Soda Springs Road. The Novitiate property that the
Town of Los Gatos and the District are jointly acquiring is
located approximately 2 miles northwesterly, and the Kennedy
Road area of the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve lies
some 0 . 75 miles northerly.
2. Topography and Natural Resources.
Soda Springs Canyon passes through the middle of the property.
The holding resembles the present areas of the Preserve in
that it contains principally the chaparral plant community.
Elevation ranges from about 1200 feet at the bed of Soda
Springs, a creek that flows into Lexington Reservoir from
the summit of Mount Thayer, to 2 ,000 feet at Soda Springs
Road on the south and 2 ,200 feet on the north at the ridge
between Soda Springs Canyon and Limekiln Canyon. The lower
elevations contain an oak woodland community normally asso-
ciated with low canyon areas. The upper levels are typically
chaparral interspersed with some outcropped rock formations
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and wooded creek channels.
3. Existing Development.
There are two points of access to the property. A dirt road
(jeep trail) affords access to the northerly segment of the
property and is part of the P.G. & E. access road. A secondary
portion of this road crosses through the middle of the
property. Soda Springs Road leads from Alma Bridge Road
some three miles westerly. This is a public road, albeit
a narrow winding one, and could provide very limited access
to the northerly areas. The P.G. & E. road is gated at
Alma Bridge Road where the P.G. & E. road crosses Santa Clara
Valley Water District land. Some P.G. & E. towers and a
high tension line cross the subject lands.
4 . Conformity.
This proposed acquisition has been found to be in conformity
with the Santa Clara County General Plan. The composite
rating from the District' s Master Plan is in the medium to
low category. The P.G. & E. service road which crosses the
northerly portions of the land is part of the County Trails
Plan and has been identified by the Los Gatos Trails Com-
mittee as a link in the trails system. This trail crosses
other private land and leads to the Kennedy Road area of
the preserve. The proposed acquisition is within the Los
Gatos Sphere of Influence and found to be in conformity with
the Los Gatos General Plan.
B. Interim Use and Management Recommendations.
1. The site should remain open to hikers and equestrians who
can gain access from Soda Springs Road or any of the other
roads , if granted permission by the owners of adjoining
property. No effort should be made to promote use of the
site, but a copy of the map attached to this report would
be made available to the public by request.
2. Fencing and gates should be installed as required at points
of access to restrain use of vehicles. This may necessitate
an expenditure of up to $2 ,500.
3 . Preserve boundary signs should be installed at appropriate
places.
C. Dedication.
It is recommended that this proposed acquisition be withheld
from dedication as open space since other lands would have to
be acquired to complete the preserve and, further, to permit
the use of disposal of development rights as an asset and
bargaining tool in completing the District's acquisition needs
in this area. There is development in the area along Soda Springs
Road and considerably more development may occur.
D. Name.
It is recommended that the property become an addition to the
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Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve and be unofficially desig-
nated as part of the Limekiln Canyon Area.
E. Terms.
The attached purchase agreement outlines the acquisition terms
for the purchase of the 160 acre site. This parcel has a value
of $285, 000 . As a further part of the agreement, the owner will
convey to the District, by gift deed, the 125 acre parcel. The
property is currently encumbered by a $50 ,000 deed of trust in
favor of the former owner at 7% interest for a period of 20 years.
The District could take title subject to this encumbrance or pay
the note off in escrow. Because of the favorable terms , the
agreement was written to take over this obligation. The funds
for this purchase would come from the New Land Commitments
budget category, which is already overspent by $1. 464 million
for this fiscal year. However, there are still sufficient funds
in the Previous Land Commitments budget category, where all of
the money will not be spent this fiscal year, but can be re-
plenished the next fiscal year.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the attached
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of the Agreement to
Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate
of Acceptance of Grant to District, Authorizing officer to Execute
Certificate of Acceptance of Gift Deed to District, and Authorizing
General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or
Appropriate to the Closing of the Transaction (Manzanita Ridge open
Space Preserve - Risley Property) .
It is further recommended that you authorize staff to take title
subject to the existing $50 ,000 deed of trust and permit a further
budget overrun of $235 ,000 in the New Land Commitments budget
category in order to complete this purchase.
It is also recommended that you approve the interim use and manage-
ment recommendations contained in this report, that Manzanita Ridge
Open Space Preserve - Limekiln Canyon Area be designated the un-
official name of the site, and the 285 acre acquisition not be
dedicated.
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RESOLUTIO14 NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
REAL PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT,
AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DEED TO DISTRICT, AND
AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A14Y AND
ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE
TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (MANZANITA
RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE-RISLEY PROPERTY) .
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows :
Section one. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained
in that certain purchase agreement between Nathaniel I. Risley,
et ux. , and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District dated
May 4, 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 President of the Board or other appropriate
officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance for
the Grant Deed conveying title to the property being acquired by
District.
Section Three. The President of the Board or other appropriate
officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance for the
Gift Deed conveying title to the property being given to District.
Section Four. The General Manager of the District shall cause
to be given appropriate notice of acceptance of purchase agreement
to seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute
any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to
the closing of the transaction.
Section Five. The General Manager of the District is authorized
to expend up to $5, 000 to cover the cost of title insurance, escrow
fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this
day of , 1981, by and between the UNDERSIGNED
INDIVIDUALS, hereinafter referred to as "SELLER" and the MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, a public district, hereinafter referred
to as "DISTRICT" .
W I T N E S S E T H:
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, SELLER is the owner of certain real property located
within an unincorporated area of the County of Santa Clara, State of
California, containing 160 acres, more or less, and being more particu-
larly described as Parcel One in Exhibit "A" as attached hereto and
by this reference made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, SELLER is also the owner of an ajoining parcel of real
property containing 125 acres, more or less, and being more particularly
described as Parcel two in said Exhibit "A" , and
WHEREAS, DISTRICT desires to purchase and SELLER is willing to
sell said Parcel One to DISTRICT, for the monetary consideration and
under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and
WHEREAS, SELLER, out of generosity and a desire to promote
the public welfare, and to share the natural scenic beauty and the
enjoyment of their property with the citizens of the Midpeninsula area
wishes to give and convey to DISTRICT, and DISTRICT wishes to accept
and receive without consideration, said Parcel Two.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED as
follows:
1. PROPERTY TO BE CONVEYED: Upon the terms and under the
conditions herein set forth, SELLER agrees to sell and convey Parcel
One, as aforesaid, and DISTRICT agrees to purchase said Parcel One
from SELLER. In addition, SELLER agrees to give and convey Parcel Two,
as aforesaid, without consideration, and DISTRICT agrees to accept owner-
ship of said Parcel Two.
Together with easements, rights of way, and any other rights
of use which may be appurtenant or attributable to the aforesaid lands.
2 . PURCHASE PRICE AND MANNER OF PAYMENT: The total purchase
price for the aforesaid real property designated as Parcel One is and
shall be the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND N0/100 DOLLARS
($235, 000) payable at the close of escrow as hereinafter provided,in
addition to the assumption of the existing note and deed of trust in the
amount of $50, 000, as described in clause 3d hereinbelow.
Purchase Agreement page 2
3. TITLE AND POSSESSION: Title and possession of the herein
described real property designated as Parcel One shall be conveyed by
SELLER to DISTRICT at the close of escrow by Grant Deed, and Parcel
Two by Gift Deed; both parcels to be free and clear of all liens ,
judgments, encumbrances, easements, assessments, restrictions, rights,
covenants, and conditions of record, except:
a. Taxes for the fiscal year in which this escrow
closes shall be cleared and paid for in the manner
required by Section 4986 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code.
b. Rights of the public and the County of Santa Clara
over that portion of the premises lying within the lines
of Soda Springs Road as the same may now exist.
C. Easements and rights of way for road purposes, construc-
tion, reconstruction, installation, maintenance and
operation of an electric transmission line, as condemned
to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, by that certain
Final Order of Condemnation, Action No. 223476, en-
titled, "Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Plaintiff,
vs . George Leverich, et al, Defendants" , a certified
copy of which was recorded on March 19, 1970 in Book
8863 of Official Records, at page 737 .
d. That certain note secured by a First Deed of Trust,
as yet unrecorded, by and between Anna B. Leverich,
beneficiary, and Nathaniel I. Risley, et ux, trustor
in the principle amount of $50, 000- 00, payable monthly
over a period of twenty years (20) plus interest at
the rate of 7% per annum computed on the unpaid balance
(Monthly payments of $387 . 65 or more) .
e. Any other easements, rights of way, access rights and
such other exceptions deemed acceptable to DISTRICT.
4 . COSTS: DISTRICT shall pay and satisfy all escrow, record-
ing, and customary title insurance charges and fees incurred in this
transaction. Title insurance may be required at the option of the
DISTRICT and in the amount thereby deemed adequate for its purposes ,
SELLER shall be responsible for, and pay all costs of any reconveyance
of deed of trust, full release of mortgage, payment of liens, discharge
of judgments, or any other charges, costs or fees of any nature whatsoever
incurred in connection with the delivery of marketable title to DISTRICT.
5. COMMISSIONS: DISTRICT shall have no obligation to pay
any real estate agent' s commission or other realted costs or fees in
connection with this transaction.
Purchase Agreement page 3
6. LEASES OR OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES : SELLER warrants that
there are no oral or written leases or rental agreements affecting all or
any portion of the subject property, nor are any persons occupying the
property. SELLER further warrants and agrees to hold DISTRICT free
and harmless and to reimburse DISTRICT for any and all costs, liability,
loss, damage, or expense, including costs for legal services, occasioned
by reason of any such lease, rental agreement, or occupancy of the
property being acquired by DISTRICT (including but not limited to re-
location payments and expenses provided for in Section 7260 et seq. of
the California Government Code) .
7 . ACCEPTANCE AND TERM OF ESCROW: DISTRICT shall have ten
(10) days from the date of the execution hereof by SELLER to accept and
execute this agreement, and during said period this instrument shall
constitute an irrevocable offer by SELLER to sell and convey the afore-
said real property to DISTRICT, for the consideration and under the
terms and conditions herein set forth. AS consideration for the tender
of said offer, DISTRICT has paid and SELLER acknowledges receipt of the
sum of ten ($10. 00) dollars. In the event DISTRICT does not deliver
to SELLER a signed copy of this agreement within said ten (10) day period,
this agreement shall be automatically terminated and of no further
force and effect.
Providing that SELLER delivers an executed copy of this
agreement on or before May 6, 1981, and it is accepted by DISTRICT as
provided above, escrow shall close as soon as practicable , but in no
event later than May 29, 1981. The escrow shall be conducted by
Western Title Insurance Company (No. 437544-CH) 70 North 2nd Street,
San Jose, California.
8. The provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of
and shall bind the respective heirs, devisees, assigns or successors
in interest of the parties hereto.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE SELLER:
DISTRICT
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED:
President, Board of Directors Nathaniel I. Risley
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board of Directors Jean F. Risley
EXHIBIT "A"
Real property situated in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, described
as follows:
PARCEL ONE
The Southwest 1/4 of Section 35, Township 8 South, Range 1 West, M.D.B. & M.
Containing approximately 160 acres.
PARCEL TWO
All of Lots 3 and 4 and the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2,
Township 9 South, Range 1 West, M.D.B.&M.
Excepting therefrom that certain parcel of land conveyed by George F. Leverich and
Anna B. Leverich, to Geza Karakas, et ux, by Deed dated December 1, 1970 and recorded
December 3, 1970 in Book 9141 of Official Records, at page 735, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 2;
thence along the Easterly line of said Northwest 1/4 Northerly 470.85 feet;
thence running Westerly along a line parallel with the Southerly line of said
Northwest 1/4, 1445.50 feet, more or less, to a point in the centerline of Soda
Springs Road;
thence running Northwesterly along the centerline of said Soda Springs Road to
the point of intersection thereof with the Westerly line of said Section 2;
thence along said Westerly line Southerly to the Southwest corner of the Northwest
1/4 of said Section 2;
thence Easterly along the Southerly line of said Northwest 1/4, 2640 feet, more
or less, to the point of beginning.
Containing approximately 125 acres
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R-81-19
(Meeting 81-13
May 13 , 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 6 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manaaer,
S. Sessions, Land Manager, and A. Watt,
Environmental Analyst/Writer
SUBJECT: Proposed Coastal Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement Grant
Application for the District' s can Mateo 'County Daylands Reserve
Introduction: The District has the opportunity to submit a Wetlands
Enhancement grant application to the California Coastal Conservancy
for funds to acquire and enhance a six acre parcel and adjacent areas
near the proposed addition to the District' s San Mateo County Baylands
Reserve (see report R-81-17 , dated May 5 , 1981) . Formerly tidal
marshland, this area has been partially degraded by the dumping of
fill and debris . The proposed project would restore the property to
a productive tidal marsh. The location of the property and its
proximity to other public lands also make it a prime location for a
section of the proposed Bayfront Trail from the Dumbarton Bridge to
the Palo Alto baylands (see Exhibit A) .
A. Description of the Site
1. Location and Boundaries
This 6 . 3 acre parcel , owned by the City of San Francisco, is
located in an unincorporated area of San Mateo County within
the sphere of influence of East Palo Alto (see Exhibit B) .
It is bounded on the north by the Southern Pacific Railroad
right-of-way and by Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct land owned by the
City of San Francisco.
The property is crossed by one major channel and numerous
small channels . A levee along the eastern boundary adjoins
the Leslie salt pond proposed as an addition to the District 's
San Mateo County Baylands Reserve. To the south is a 30 acre
property of which 10 acres are to be developed as an industrial
park and the remaining 20 acres dedicated as open space,
possibly to the District. A short distance to the northwest
on the north side of the Southern Pacific tracks , is the so-
called "Ravenswood Triangle" , soon to be acquired by Caltrans
and deeded to the District as part of required mitigation
for the Dumbarton Bridge project. Thus, the proposed acqui-
sition would be surrounded by public lands. Together, these
properties could provide a regionally accessible recreational
and open space area.
R-81-19 Page two
2. Description of the Environment
This parcel represents an area that historically was salt
marsh which has been partially degraded by the dumping of
fill and debris. The west corner of the property contains a
large amount of fill , taken from the adjoining storm channel .
The fill has elevated this part of the property so that tidal
water can no longer flood it. Salt marsh plants are unable
to colonize this dry site. The fill consists of hard packed
soil which is extensively cracked and currently supports few
plants. The surrounding vegetation on the fill is of a weedy
roadside type, typical of disturbed areas.
The lower wetter areas contain vegetation typical of salt
marshes. Cordgrass occupies the lowest growth zone along the
channels. Pickleweed dominates the higher marsh area, where
it is intermixed with other species , including salt grass,
sea lavender, gum plant, and jaumea. The marsh vegetation in
the unfilled areas is generally in excellent health.
3 . Existing Development and Restrictions
The property is crossed by two boardwalks reached from a path
alongside the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks on the northern
boundary. The easternmost boardwalk leads to a pumping
facility on the shoreline of the Leslie salt pond. The other
boardwalk continues across the Leslie land under the P.G. &E.
power line. A storm drain from East Palo Alto empties into
the channel at the western corner of the property. This
channel was the source of the fill .
An unused spur of the Southern Pacific Railroad runs through
the western corner of the property and continues south into
East Palo Alto. The track is currently overgrown with black-
berry bushes and appears to have been unused for several years.
B. Conformity
The acquisition of this property for park and open space purposes
has been found to be in conformity with the General Plan of San
Mateo County. This property has been given the highest composite
rating in the District' s Master Plan.
C. Public Access
The northwest corner of the property may be reached from University
Avenue in East Palo Alto. An unused spur of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, if abandoned, would offer a potential trail corridor
along the western boundary of the property.
The planned adjacent 10 acre industrial park development is
reached from Demeter Street. The developer intends to work with
the District to provide boardwalk access through the 20 acre open
space area to join trails on District properties. One access
from the east would be along existing levees of land being acquired
by the District and ultimately connect with Bay Road. This parcel
would become a part of the larger open space and recreational
resource in the Cooley Landing/Dumbarton Bridge access area, and
would be included in a Bayfront Trail network user experience.
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D. Use and Management Recommendations
The property is considered to be well suited to open space purposes
for protection of wildlife habitat and for low intensity recreation.
The area would be closed during restoration and thereafter would
be open for low intensity recreational use. It is anticipated
that a section of Bayfront Trail or a trail connection to the
Bayfront Trail would be constructed across the property.
E. Trail Connections
This property offers a site for a section of Bayfront Trail
linking the Dumbarton Bridge with Palo Alto 's baylands. It
appears that the City of San Francisco does not want the Bayfront
Trail to cross the City' s Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct property. The
trail therefore could follow the existing Leslie levee south
from the Dumbarton Bridge to the "Ravenswood Triangle" and then
turn east, across this property, and continue south on the levee
around the salt pond proposed for acquisition from Leslie. There
could be a spur connection to the trail, providing access from
the proposed industrial park.
F. Funding
The total amount requested would be $175,000 . This would include
$150 ,000 estimated acquisition costs and $25 ,000 for clean-up,
debris removal, revegetation, and enhancement of the property
and surrounding areas. The District would provide matching funds
of $15 ,000 representing labor involved in planning, clean-up and
enhancement, bringing the total project cost to $190 ,000 .
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the attached
resolution approving the application for California Coastal Con-
servancy grant funds and authorize the General Manager to enter
into necessary grant contracts for the acquisition and enhancement
of the City of San Francisco parcel.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA
COASTAL CONSERVANCY WETLANDS ENHANCEMENT
FUNDS - SAN MATEO BAYLANDS RESERVE
WHEREAS , the California Coastal Conservancy 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 Coastal
Conservancy require the applicant to certify the approval of appli-
cations prior to submission of said application to the Department;
and
WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the
applicant must comply with;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors
of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District hereby:
1. Approves the filing of a Coastal Conservancy grant
application with the California Coastal Conservancy, and
2 . Certifies that said agency has the ability to implement
the project effectively and is able to provide con-
tinuing operation and maintenance for the project, 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 , amendments , billing statements , and so
on which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
M-81-47
l2V (Meeting 81-13
ioe May 13, 1981)
0 MW
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
May 7 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Follow-up on Issues and Questions from Site Emphasis and
Program Evaluation Workshops
Introduction: At your meetings of February 25 and March 25 , 1981,
you discussed and took various actions on the list of issues and
questions prepared by the Site Emphasis Committee. The only issue
that has not yet been discussed is the Ranger Ride-Along Program.
Discussion: Staff has prepared the attached summary of the Board' s
actions and decisions to date on the questions and topics outlined
in the Committee' s original memorandum to you (see memorandum M-80-93
of December 2, 1980) . This summary should serve as a good reference
document in future discussions relating to site emphasis, budget
guidelines, site stewardship, and consolidation of open space manage-
ment policies. The summary will be expanded to include your action
regarding the possible ranger ride-along program, once the topic
has been considered. Note that you rephrased some of the questions
from the wording in the Committee report.
One of the directives you gave staff at the meeting of March 25,
1981, was for staff to return to you with a policy statement of the
publicity guidelines related to site emphasis which C. MacDonald
had outlined in her memorandum (M-81-32 of March 16 , 1981) to me
and which was discussed at the March 25 meeting. The proposed pub-
licity guidelines related to site emphasis policy, which would become
Board policy upon your approval, are attached for your consideration.
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the summary as a
statement of policy and adopt the publicity guidelines related to
site emphasis policy.
If time permits at the May 13 meeting, and if all Board members
are present, I recommend that the possible ranger ride-along program
be discussed
M-81-47 Page two
SUMMARY
BOARD POSITIONS ON ISSUES AND QUESTIONS
FROM SITE EMPHASIS AND PROGRAM EVALUATION WORKSHOPS
(For purposes of discussion, the Site Emphasis Committee has defined
emphasized and non-emphasized sites as follows :
Emphasized Site - a District site which is either a. ) actively
used by the public (example. .Rancho San
Antonio) or b. ) promoted by the District
for active public use (example. .Los Trancos) .
Non-Emphasized Site - A district site which is either a. ) not
actively used by the public (example. .Costanoan
Way) or b. ) not promoted by the District for
active public use (example—Long Ridge) .
BUDGET GUIDELINES
1. Should any new policies on site emphasis and stewardship fit
within the existing land management budget guidelines?
Board reaffirmed Land Management budget guidelines; any
emphasis policies adopted would only be guidelines for
allocation of funds within those budget guidelines.
SITE EMPHASIS
1. Should some District sites be emphasized for public use?
Yes
Should the emphasized sites be limited in number according to
geographic distribution?
Yes
2. Should some District sites be unemphasized for public use?
Yes
3. Should there be a system which defines various levels of emphasis
into which individual sites are placed?
No
4. Should the level of emphasis be decided for each site on its
individual merits?
Yes, according to the criteria in the present sixth paragraph
5. Should the District establish classifications for each site
(wilderness, etc. ) ?
No
M-81-47 Page three
6. What criteria should be used in determining emphasis vs. unempha-
sizis of sites and should such creteria be assigned priorities?
The Board adopted the list of criteria with the provision
that criteria should not be listed by priority and are not
necessarily stated in order of importance. Staff is to
work with the list of criteria and to return to the Board
if additional clarification was needed.
Staff was directed to return to the Board in six months to
one year with a suggested plan for the number and general
location of emphasized sites. Staff should report back to
the Board in March with a schedule for the suggested plan.
a) manageability of site
b) public need
C) accessibility to public
d) geographic distribution
e) geographic location
f) attractiveness of natural features
g) costs measured against benefits
h) physical and psychological carrying capacity which
is consistent with classification
i) availability of existing facilities for public use
j) other factors affecting suitability of site
7. Does the Board wish to adopt guidelines which address the following
subjects?
a) restrooms
b) drinking water
C) level of trail development
d) provision of maps
e) parking areas
f) signs
g) provision of camping facilities
h) transportation (shuttle bus)
Board requested staff return to the Board with a suggested
set of guidelines for items a, b, c, d, e, and f for further
discussion by the Board; staff recommendations could be
changed or referred to committee, if required, by Board.
Board will not adopt guidelines for items g and h, leaving
them to a case by case consideration in use and management
plans.
M-81-47 Page four
8. Is a master land management plan needed to implement adopted
policies?
Staff should not attempt to put together or create a formal
written master land management plan document at this time, but
it is important to think of the District as a whole when making
planning considerations.
9. Should the District adopt publicity guidelines related to a site
emphasis policy? If so, how will the level of emphasis be re-
flected in our publicity program?
The Board tentatively adopted the guidelines in C. MacDonald' s
memorandum to H. Grench (Memorandum M-81-32 , dated March 16 ,
1981) , asking staff to return to the Board with a restate-
ment of the guidelines in the form of a policy statement.
A recommendation on directional signs as a method of
attracting people to sites was also requested from staff.
10. Should there be a policy to influence level of external publicity
given to sites? (externally generated)
The Board recommended adopting a policy on externally-
generated publicity that stated the degrees to which the
District would encourage such publicity so as to be con-
sistent with the level of emphasis for a site. Staff
should include the proposed policy with the other material
being prepared for the Board to consider.
11. Should the District have a public relations policy on emphasis
of sites not managed or owned by the District?
The Board adopted a no-policy position, as it was premature
to consider until an emphasis plan for District sites was
prepared by staff and approved by the Board.
SITE STEWARDSHIP
1. Do we need additional general stewardship policy statements beyond
those contained in the basic policies?
No
2. Do we need specific policies on level of maintenance and patrol?
No
3. Should policies be established regarding influencing stewardship
of lands not managed by the District?
Not at this time.
M-81-47 Page five
RANGER RIDE-ALONG
Consideration of Ranger Ride-Along was tabled until a meeting
of the full Board, when there is sufficient time on the agenda
to discuss the matter.
CONSOLIDATION OF OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT POLICIES
1. Should it be sent to a committee or should it just be referred
to staff?
2. Should this item be considered as one of the activities for
the Open Space Management Program in the 1981-82 fiscal year?
It was noted that the consolidation of open space manage-
ment policies had been included in the land management
program' s proposed Action Plan for 1981-82 and that the
Site Use Committee still has the consolidation assignment.
M-81-47 Page six
PROPOSED PUBLICITY GUIDELINES
RELATED TO SITE EMPHASIS POLICY
A. BROCHURES
1. There shall be at least one informational brochure that
includes a brief but clear explanation of the site emphasis
policy and its underlying rationale. The brochure shall
state clearly that all District sites belong to the public.
It shall also make it clear that an unemphasized site is
neither "secret" nor "closed" , but is simply an area that
for one reason or another a great deal of public use cannot
be accommodated. The reasons for the temporary closure of
some areas will also be made clear. Ideally, the brochure
will include a map showing the location of all the District
preserves, with a code or other graphic device to suggest
degrees of development or emphasis.
2. Brochures for specific sites shall reflect the site emphasis
policy through their design, their distribution, or both.
The amount of effort and expenditure that goes into a parti-
cular site brochure will reflect the degree to which that
site is emphasized. There may be no brochures or maps pro-
vided for some of the sites. The distribution of site maps
and brochures shall also be matched to the site emphasis
policy, with brochures for the most emphasized sites generally
available--through mailings, distribution at libraries, by
Docents and Rangers, etc. , and other maps available by re-
quest from the District office. The level of distribution
of maps even for the most emphasized sites will also depend
upon budget considerations and the numbers of visitors that
can be accommodated.
B. PRESS RELEASES
Press releases from the District shall 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
regular complete information about the District' s activities,
press releases will be considered as bids for publicity and
as having the potential to increase site use and emphasis.
I
M-81-47 Page seven
C. OPENSPACE NEWSLETTER
The Openspace newsletter shall be regarded as a tool for
clarifying the District' s site emphasis policy to the public
and as a potential forum for the discussion of questions and
issues related to it. It can also help implement the empha-
sis policy through its choice of feature material.
D. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Slide shows and other public presentations shall 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 the
subject matter of the District' s press releases and publi-
cations. It also reflects the occurrences (sometimes out-
side the District' s control) on various District sites.
Clear communications with these media about the site emphasis
policy and the reasons behind it shall be stressed.
F. EXTERNALLY-GENERATED PUBLICITY
1. While the District has and desires no control over the
"external publicity" given to District sites by the various
media, it is recognized that a great deal of this 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.
2. The degree to which the District will encourage "externally-
generated publicity" about District sites from authors of
books, newspaper and magazine articles, etc. will be con-
sistent with the level of emphasis adopted for that site.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: AB 597
DATE: April 21, 1981
Attached is the amended version of AB 597 . The bill
passed the Assembly Local Government Committee today.
cc: G. Tate
R. Trudeau
P. Joske
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 7, 1981
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-1981-82 REGULAR SESSION
' ASSEMBLY BILL No. 597
NOTE; Members of the Board of Directors
' received complete copies of the bill
Introduced by Assemblyman Sher
as amended 4/7/81.
February 23, 1981
An act to amend Sections 5529, 5531, 5532, 5540, 5544.1, and
5544.2 of, and to add Section 5540.6 to, the Public Resources
Code, and to amend Section 421 ofthe.Revenue and Taxation
Code, relating to park districts, and making an appropriation
therefor.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 597, as amended, Sher. Regional park, regional park-
and open space, and regional open-space districts.
(1) Existing law governing regional park districts, regional
park and open-space districts, and regional open-space
districts contains provisions with respect to the election of
members of the board of directors of a district and various
dates by which various acts relating to an election must be
complied with.
This bill would revise those notice requirements and
deadlines to conform with the Elections Code.
(2) Under existing law, a district may transfer real
property if the Legislature authorizes the transfer by
concurrent resolution after a resolution of intention
specifically describing the property has been adopted by % of
the board of directors of the district.
This bill would require the resolution to be adopted by
of the board. The bill would also authorize the district, by a
'/5 vote of the board, to convey real property dedicated and
used for park or open-space purposes to another public
agency if that agency agrees in a recorded agreement to
B 597 ' —2— —3— AB 597
ontinue to use the property for those purposes and not to �` 1 n� published less thftff sip des a week ix the
onvey the property without the consent of a majority of the 2 dicer-iet; ene inser-tiett efteh week ftw twe sueeeeding
oters of the district. 3 weeles is e su ffleient pubheatien in newspapere published
(3) Existing law allows a district to pay 10% interest on its 4 }ese si* a week. In districts where no sueh
'ndebtedness. Existing law also requires approval by 4/5 of the 5 newspaper of general circulation is published, notice
oard of directors to incur indebtedness to acquire land and 6 shall be posted in three public places for two successive
acilities. �, 7 weeks. No other notice of an election need be given. The
'This bill would allow an indebtedness to bear interest at the 8 notice shall refer to the wards as previously established by
rate permitted under Section 53531 of the Government Code, 9 resolution or ordinance of the board of directors.
if that rate is higher, and would reduce the approval 10 SEC. 1.5. Section 5531 of the Public Resources Code
requirement to % of the board. 11 is amended to read:
Tnder existing law, lands subject to the grant of an 12 5531. The election shall be held in all respects as if
opt- pace easement to a county, city, or nonprofit 13 there were only one election,and only one ticket or ballot
organization under specified provisions of law are valued for 14 shall be used. Nomination papers shall be circulated
property taxation purposes on a basis consistent with its 15 throughout the ward. A nomination paper containing the
restrictions and uses. 16 name of the candidate to be nominated, with such other
This bill would provide that lands subject to the grant of an 17 information as is required by this article, shall be signed
open-space easement to a regional park, regional park and 18 by at least 50 voters residing within the ward.
open-space, or regional open-space district shall be deemed 19 SEC. 2. Section 5532 of the Public Resources Code is
enforceably restricted and shall be assessed for property 20 amended to read:
taxation according to the restrictions and uses, as specified. 21 5532. Except as otherwise provided in this section and
Existing law also continuously appropriates funds to the 22 Section 5531, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6400)
Con troller from the General Fund to reimburse local agencies 23 of Division 6 of the Elections Code shall substantially
for the reduction of property tax revenues by reason of 24. govern as to the manner of appointment of circulators,
assessment of the lends subject to an open-space easement. 25 the form of nomination documents and the securing of
Tl„s bill, by increasing the lands available for the reduced 26 signatures to the nomination documents, the filing of the
ass lent, would make an appropriation. 27 candidate's nomination documents, the payment of filing
Voce: fnajerity %. Appropriation: -ne yes. Fiscal committee: 28 fees, and all other things necessary to get the name of the
ne yes. State-mandated local program: fie yes. 29 candidate upon the ballot.
30 Circulators may obtain signatures to the nomination
The people of the State of California do enact as follows, 31 paper of any candidate at any time not more than 113
32 days nor less than 88 days prior to the election, and all
1 SECTION 1. Section 5529 of the Public Resources 33 nomination documents shall be filed with the secretary of
2 Code is amended to read, 34 the district not more than 113 days nor less than 88 days
3 5529. NeNee of le t� At least 10 days before the 35 before the day of election and shall be examined by him
4 date fired for the district election, notice of the election 36 or her.
5 shall be given by publication once e d 4 least seven 37 The election shall be consolidated with the general
6 df-ys in one or more newspapers of general circulation 38 election as to territory, which is the same, and the
7 published and circulated 4 leash six d-aye e week in the -e") 39 secretary of the district shall certify the names of all
8 district; et wiee a week fer two weeks it' Berne 40 candidates to be placed upon the ballot to the county
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1 clerk or county clerks within the territory affected by the r'1 1 property period eriod not exceeding 25 years; and consent
2 consolidation at least 7-1 67 days prior to the date of the 2 need not first be obtained for a transfer of any real
3 election. 3 property .if the Legislature by concurrent resolution
4 Upon the filing of a sufficient nomination paper and 4 authorizes a transfer after a resolution of intention has
5 declaration of candidacy by any candidate, the name of 5 been adopted b at least a four-fifths vote of the board of
6 the candidate shall go upon the ballot at the ensuing 6 directors of the district, specifically describing the
7 general election. Upon receipt of the returns of the 7 property to be conveyed.
8 canvass by the respective boards of supervisors, the 8 SEC. 4. Section 5540.6 is added to the Public
9 directors of the district shall meet and determine results 9 . Resources Code, to read:
10 of the election and declare the candidate or candidates 10 5540.6. Notwithstanding Section 5540, a district may,
11 elected. 11 with the approval by a four-fifths vote of the board of
12 The secretary of the district shall issue certificates of 12 directors, convey to another public agency any real
13 _,ection, signed by him or her and duly authenticated, 13 property dedicated and used for park or open-space
14 immediately following the determination of the result of 14 ur oses,or both,provided the public agency undertakes
.15 the election by the directors of the district. 15 in a recorded written agreement to continue to use the
16 The oath of office shall be taken subscribed, and filed 16 property for those purposes and not to convey any
17 with the secretary of the district within 30 days after the 17 interest in the real property without the consent of a
18 officer has notice of his or her election or appointment or 18 majority of the voters of the district at an election called
19 before the expiration of 15 days before the 19 and conducted by the board pursuant to Section 5540.
20 commencement of his or her term of office. No other r "1 r , 20 SEC. 5. Section 5544.1 of the Public Resources Code
21 filing is required. 21 is amended to read:
22 SEC. 3. Section 5540 of the Public Resources Code is 22 5544.1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
23 amended to read: 23 article, the board may borrow money by issuance of
24 5540. A district may take by grant, appropriation, 24 promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness in
25 purchase, gift, devise, condemnation, or lease, and may 25 an amount, or of a.value, not exceeding in the aggregate
26 hold, use, enjoy, and lease or dispose of real and personal 26 at any one time the greeter of 5 percent of the total of the
27 )perty of every kind, and rights in real and personal 27 district's general fund and development fund budgets for
28 property, within or without the district, necessary to the 28 the year in which the loan is made, or the sum of five
29 Bull exercise of its powers. 29 hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), to be used for any
30 Lands SUI7JGCt to the gt,lnt 01.1111 open-space e.?semetlt 30 revenue-producing purpose for which the district is
31 e,recuted.end accepted 13),,the district in , ccord ance tvith 31 authorized to expend funds.
32 this article shall lie deemed enforeeablyyrestricted within 32 - A district shall not exercise the borrowing authority
33 the meaning of Section 8 of Article XIII of the California �, 33 conferred by this section if the district, at any time during
34 Constitution, '� 34 the previous two years, has not met the loan repayment
35 A district may not validly convey any interest in any 35 requirements of this section and the repayment
36 real property actually dedicated and used for park or 36 provisions set. forth in the promissory note or other
37 open-space, or both, purposes without the consent of a 37 evidence of indebtedness issued for a loan entered into
38 majority of the voters of the district voting at a special 38 pursuant to this section. A district shall not eXl)Cnd ill rely
39 election called by the board and held for that purpose. 39 one year any an1ount of money ill excess of what it
40 CoIlsent need not first be obtained for a lease of any real 40 collects ill property taxes, state and federal sI11)velltl()11s,
- AB 597 —6— —7— AB 597
1 grarits, loans, fees, gifts, bequests, or income from other 1 the date on which it is incurred and shall bear interest at
2 sources. 2 a rate not exceeding 10 percent per annum, or the rate
3 Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this section shall be 3 allowed under Section 53531 of the Government Code, if
4 repaid in approximately equal annual installments during 4 higher, payable annually or semiannually or in part
5 a period not to exceed five years from June 30th of the 5 annually and in part semiannually. Each indebtedness
6 fiscal year in which it is incurred and shall bear interest 6 shall be authorized by a resolution adopted by the
7 at a rate not exceeding 10 percent per annum, or the rate ' �` 7 affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the district
8 allowed under Section 53531 of the Government Code, if 8 board and shall be.evidenced by a promissory note or
9 higher, payable annually or semiannually or in part 9 contract signed by at least two-thirds of the district board.
10 annually and in part semiannually. 10 At the time of making the general tax levy after incurring
1' Each indebtedness incurred under this section shall be 11 each indebtedness and annually thereafter until the
1� authorized by a resolution of the board unanimously 12 indebtedness is paid or until there is a sum in the treasury .
13 adopted, and shall be evidenced by a promissory note or 13 set apart for that purpose sufficient to meet all payments
14 contract signed by the president of the board and 14 of principal and interest on the indebtedness as they
15 attested by the secretary. 15 become due, a portion of the taxes levied and collected
16 The indebtedness authorized to be incurred by this 16 pursuant to Sections 5545 and 5545.5 shall be levied and
17 section shall be in addition to, and the provisions of this 17 collected and set aside sufficient to pay the interest on the
18 section shall not apply to, any bonded indebtedness` 18 indebtedness and the part of the principal as will become
19 -authorized by vote of the electors. 19 due before the proceeds of a tax levied at the next general
20 Nothing herein shall be construed so as to limit or �, /^� 20 tax levy will be available. The indebtedness authorized to
21 restrict the authority of the district to issue promissory 21 be incurred by this section shall be in addition to, and the
22 notes or deeds of trust in-the acquisition of real property 22 provisions of this section shall not apply to, any bonded
23 or the exercise of its right of eminent domain subject to 23 indebtedness authorized by vote of the electors.
24 the limitations in Section 5568. 24 SEC. 7. Section 421 of the Revenue and Taxation
25 Nothing herein shall limit the authority of the district 25 Code is emended.to read.•
2 borrow pursuant to Section 5544.3. 26 421. For the purposes of this article:
M SEC. 6. Section 5544.2 of the Public Resources Code 27 (a) "Agricultural preserve" means an agricultural
28 is amended to read: 28 preserve created pursuant to the California Land
29 5544.2. A district may acquire all necessary and 29 Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act) (Chapter 7
30 proper lands and facilities, or any portion thereof, by 30 (commencing with Section 51200) of Part 1 of Division 1
31 means of a plan to borrow money or by purchase on 31 of Title 5 of the Government Code).
32 contract. The amount of indebtedness to be incurred 32 (b) "Contract" means a contract executed pursuant to
33 shall not exceed an amount equal to the anticipated tax 33 the California Land Conservation Act.
34 income for the next four-year period derived pursuant to I 34 (c) Agreement ineans an agreement executed
35 Section 5545; or, with respect to the East Bay Regional 35 pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act prior
.36 Park District only, the anticipated tax income for the next 36 to the 61st day following the final. of the 1969'
37 two-year period derived pursuant to Sections 5545 and 37 Regular Session of the Legislature and which, taken as a
38 5545.5. All indebtedness which is incurred on or after July 38 whole, provides restrictions, terms and conditimis which
39 1, 1968, shall be repaid in approximately equal annual ,-,� 39 are substantially similar or more restrictive than those
40 installments during a period not to exceed 10 years from 40 required by statute for a contract.
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(d) "Scenic restriction" means any interest or right in 1 more of land entered into by a landowner with any
real property acquired by a city or county pursuant to 2 agency or political subdivision of the federal or state
Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 6950) of Division 3 government limiting the use of lands for a period of 10 or
7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, where the deed or 4 more years by the landowner to habitat for native or
other instrument granting such right or interest imposes 5 migratory wildlife and native pasture. Such lands shall,by
restrictions which, through limitation of their future use, 6 contract, be eligible to receive water for waterfowl or
will effectively preserve for public use and enjoyment, 7 waterfowl management purposes from the federal
the character of open spaces and areas as defined in 8 government.
Section 6954 of the Government Code. 9 (g) "Open-space land" means any of the following:
A scenic restriction shall be for an initial term of 10 10 (1) Land within an agricultural preserve and subject
y or more, and shall either: 11 to a contract or an agreement.
Provide a method whereby the term may be 12 (2) Land subject to a scenic restriction.
extended by mutual agreement of the parties, or 13 (3) Land subject to an open-space easement.
(2) Provide that the initial term shall be subject to 14 (h) "Typical rotation period" means a period of years
annual automatic one-year extensions as provided for 15 during which different crops are grown as part of a plant
contracts in Sections 51244, 51244.5, and 51246 of the 16 cultural program. Typical rotation period does not mean
Governemnt Code, unless notice of nonrenewal is given 17 the rotation period of timber.
as provided in Section 51245 of the Government Code. 18 (i) "Wildlife" means waterfowl of every kind and any
A scenic restriction may not be terminated prior to the 19 other undomesticated mammal, fish, or bird.
expiration of the initial term, and any extension thereof, f"1
except as provided for cancellation of contracts in
Sections 51281, 51282, 51283 and 51283.3 of the
Government Code, and subject to the provisions therein
for payment of the cancellation fee.
5 1-) "Open-space easement" means an open-space
6 c nent granted to a county or city pursuant to Chapter
7 6.D (commencing with Section 51050) of Part 1 of
8 Division 1 of 'Title 5 of the Government Code if the
9 easement is acquired prior to January 1, 1975, or an
0 open-space easement granted to a county, city, or O
1 nonprofit organization pursuant to Chapter 6.6
2 (commencing with Section 51070) of Part 1 of Division 1
3 of Title 5 of the Government Code if the easement is
4 acquired after January 1, 1975 , or an open-space
5 easement jgranted to it regional park district, regional
6 pallr and open-bj.Yice district, or regional open-SPace
7 district under Article 3 (cornlnellci»} with SoctIon 5500)
8 of Chapter 3 o£1.7i vision 5 of the 17uhlic Res-ourccs Code.
9 (f) "Wildlife habitat contract" means any contract or i--�
0 linonded contract or covemaut involvilig 150 acres or
V
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
May 5, 1981
Mr. Richard Trudeau
General Manager
East Bay Regional Park District
11500 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
Dear Dick:
Attached is a letter dated April 30 from our Legal Counsel
regarding SB 993. The same reasoning would seem to apply to
Assemblyman Frazee' s bill.
My present thinking is that I would recommend that my Board
oppose the bill unless the vote requirement were removed. A
possible exception would be to require a majority vote (at
most) provided that there was more than, say, a 30 per cent
protest.
I believe it would be very difficult again to use the older
benefit assessment district acts, as we did in San Carlos with
the cooperation of the City Council, if a new benefit assess-
ment district act with a vote requirement came into effect.
I prefer that we wait a year or two for the post-Proposition 13
dust to settle and then try again using the approach (or an
equivalent one) that almost succeeded for us last year. In the
meantime we can use either the existing acts with city and/or
county cooperation or a special tax authorized by AB 2345 last
year.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:ej
Enc.
cc: M.R.O.S.D. Board of Directors
R. Beckus
G. Tate
P. Joske 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
407 Sherman Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
April 30. ; 981
Herb Grench
MROSD
375 Distel Circle Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Herb:
Following our discussion and your request
this afternoon, I am sending you a copy of the
opinion of the district court of appeal in County
of Fresno v. Malmstrom (August, 1979) , 94 Cal.App. 3d
974, App. 156 Cal.Rptr. 777 (hearing denied by
Supreme Court 9/12/79) , which differentiates
special assessments from ad valorem taxes or "special
taxes" under Proposition 13.
Special assessment district acts have traditionally
not incorporated the concept of a public election
as a part of their procedures. It bothers me,
therefore, that as a part of Petris' SB 993 this
concept has been introduced (Sec. 5457, line 23.
page 5, 3/26/81 version) .
The introduction of the public election idea in a
special assessment act seems to suggest (a la Prop. 13)
that these are really general taxes we are talking
about and to blur the distinction carefully drawn
by the court in the Fresno case between taxes and
assessments.
Since in my opinion regional park and open space
districts are already eligible to use the 1911, 1913
and 1915 assessment acts (with approval of the affected
city or county) , which have never required a public
election, I think we can do without SB 993. In fact
I think it would be counterproductive to introduce the
public election concept into any special assessment
procedure.
Very truly yours,
Stanley R. Norton
SRN/lh
Encl.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
April
p zl 23, 1981
Mr. Jon Silver
Portola Valley Town Council
355 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94025
Dear Mr. Silver:
I want to remind you that the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District will consider a Use and Management Plan for Windy Hill
at its public meeting on the evening of May 13. The meeting
will begin at 7 : 30 and will be held at the District' s office at
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos. The process for
preparation of this plan has included two public meetings; the
first was in our office and the last was on windy Hill. On
May 13, the Board will receive and consider adopting the Plan
that will be recommended by the staff.
I invite you to provide your comments to us at the meeting. If
you cannot attend, your written comments are welcome and in-
vited. If you wish to contact me personally about any matter
or concern, please do not hesitate to call me. My home tele-
phone number is 854-0384.
Cordially,
Harry Turner
Director
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
HT:ej
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.VVendin
Identical letters were sent to other members of the Town Council:
Ms. Patti Williams
Ms. Nancy Robertson
Mr. Kent Mitchell
Mr. Robert Brown, Mayor
and members of the Portola Valley Planning Commission:
Mr. TT irry �9eaver
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
May 6 , 1981
Honorable Sidney Yates, Chairman
House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
United States House of Representatives
House office Building
Washington, D.C.' 20515
Dear Representative Yates and Members
of the Committee:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District, I am forwarding a copy of Resolution 81-24 ,
which the Board adopted unanimously on March 25, 1981, for your con-
sideration. The resolution urges full federal funding for the
portion of Land and Water Conservation Fund grants directed to the
states and territories, and it is our Board' s hope that you will do
everything within your power to prevent the termination of Land and
Water Conservation Fund state and local assistance.
The purpose of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, which
was created in 1972 by the voters of northwestern Santa Clara County
and joined in 1976 by the southern part of San Mateo County, is to
acquire and preserve land in the foothills and baylands of the Mid-
peninsula area for the use and enjoyment of the public. Our open
space preserves provide "room to breathe", a scenic backdrop, and
a close-to-home wilderness experience for the residents of one of
the nation' s most rapidly developing urban areas. The District has
been very successful in the past in securing Land and Water Conser-
vation 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 ability to stretch its acquisition and develop-
ment funding dollars.
We request that you do everything within your power to prevent the
termination of Land and Water Conservation Fund state and local
assistance.
Sincerely,
Richard S. Bishop
President
Board of Directors
RSB:ej
Enc.
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
Identical letters were sent to:
Honorable James McClure, Chairman
Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
United States Senate
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Honorable Joseph McDade
House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
United States House of Representatives
House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
May 4 , 1981
Honorable Byron Sher
California State Assembly
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Sher:
At the suggestion of Bob Beckus, I want to inform you of
the District' s position regarding AB 1153 , since you may
at some point be in a position to affect its outcome or
wording. The attached materials explain our problem with
the bill as introduced. As you probably know, the effec-
tiveness of our acquisition program at reasonable costs has
been largely due to our ability to negotiate in private
without telegraphing our strategies to other landowners.
It is my understanding that the bill has been taken off
the hearing schedule and is becoming a two year bill.
Thank you for any help you may be able to give.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:el*
Enc. 2
cc: /M.R.O. S.D. Board of Directors
R. Beckus
R. Trudeau
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
U
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
May 4 , 1981
Honorable Lawrence Kapiloff
California State Assembly
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Kapiloff:
We have reviewed AB 1153 regarding regulation of local pub-
lic works projects. The initial version of the bill contains a
problem for us that was worked out in Senator Keene 's similar
bill last year, SB 1627 , which failed to pass.
We should like to request that language be added so that "a
local agency may acquire open space property for recreational
uses without complying with Section 65401" . This was in-
cluded in Senator Keene ' s SB 1627 last year at our request
and without OPR objection, for the following reasons.
It would harm our land acquisition program to furnish at bud-
get time a list of parcels to be acquired during the year.
Our program is one of acquiring an open space greenbelt in
the south San Mateo County, north Santa Clara County area. As
a result, we are negotiating with many property owners at any
one time whose land might be for sale. These negotiations
are confidential , usually at the owner' s request. Also, it
is in the District' s interest to keep them confidential since
we do not wish to telegraph our acquisition strategy, which
results in price escalation. Our approach is quite different
from the usual parks program where discrete park units on a
master plan are to be acquired. In fact, we wouldn't even
know at budget time a large fraction of the parcels that would
end up being acquired.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
HG:ej
cc: M.R.O.S.D. Board of Directors
Assemblyman Byron Sher
R. Beckus
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
C-81-10
May 1, 19 81
Me c g 81-13
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
A
ir Amount Name Description
2088 $ 13. 31 Matthew Bender & Co . Books-CA Real Estate Law &
Practice
2089 40 . 00 Kathy Blackburn Training and Seminars-Naturalist
Presentation-Indian Shell Mound
2090 34. 93 James Boland Field Supplies-Batteries and
Film Packs
2091 750 . 00 CA Advocates , Inc . Legislative Consultant-April
2092 176 . 00 Communications Research Co. Radio Equipment Maintenance-Apri'.
2093 55 .00 Steven Sessions Training and Seminars
2094 1 , 339 . 76 Dorn' s District Vehicle Maintenance
2095 83. 62 Frog Pond Meal Conferences-Budget Comm. ,.
and Public Notification Comm.
2096 5 . 76 Ewert ' s Photo Camera Supplies
2097 7.40 Foster Bros . Secur.ity,Inc. Shop Supplies-Keys and Key Tags
2098 380. 06 First American Title- Preliminary Title Reports
Guaranty Co.
2099 293.00 Frank' s Type , Inc. Typography for Newsletter
2100 715 . 68 Georgia Pacific , Inc. Lumber-Ranger Yard
2101 19 . 44 Graphicstat , Inc. Print(Enlarged) from Map
2102 1 , 832 . 86 Grant Lithographing Co. Printing of Newsletter and
Fact Sheet
2103 675 . 64 Mobil Oil Co . District Vehicle Expense
2104 111. 57 Hipp Welding, Inc . Backing for Signs
2105 166 . 50 Honeywell Protection Burglar Alarm Service-5-01 to
Services 7-31-81
2106 62 . 36 Image Technology, Inc. Prints
2107 250. 23 Lawrence Tire Service , Inc. District Vehicle Maintenance
2108 172 . 15 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service-April
2109 38. 00 Landscape Architecture- Subscription-May 81 to Mar. 83
Magazine
2110 19 . 00 Times-Observer Subscription-5-81 to 5-82
2111 512 . 50 Virginia Mickelson Graphic Design and Illustrations
for Newsletter-Spring 1981
2112 66 . 00 Stanley R. Norton Telephone , Copies , Meals and
Travel Expenses-March and April
C-81-10 ' Revised
May 13, 1981
Meeting 8113
Amount Name Description
2113 $ 175 . 18 PG and E Utilities
2114 149 . 04 Pacific Hardware .Inc. Fence Posts and Staples , Washers
and Screws-Page Mill Fenc' e
2115 637. 21 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
2116 3. 67 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
2117 47. 70 Peninsula Blueprint Map/Aerial Duplicating
2118 30. 10, Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Supplies
2119 54. 00 Peninsula Times Tribune S ubscription-6/01/81 to 6/01/82
2120 52. '50 Rancho Hardware .
Field Supplies-15 ft . Gate .Chain
2121 146 . 28 Redwood Trade Bindery, Inc . Brochure Printing
2122 7. 36 San Jose Art Drafting Supplies
2123 25. 48 Scanners Unlimited Law Enforcement Equipment
2124 617. 74 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
2125 112 . 50 Soil and Plant Laboratory Montebe' llo' Burn Project
2126 40. 54 Standard Brand Paint Co. Site Maintenance-Wall Paint and
Thinner
2127 150. 00 Title Insurance & Trust Preliminary Report Fees
2128 137 . 66 Union Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
2129 97. 76 Unisign Products Corp. Field Supplies-Tools for
District Signs
2130 50. 15 Uno, Graphics Brochure -Fremont Older OS
Preserve
2131 300 . 00 , Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Reports.
2132 13. 30 Victor of CA Shop Supplies-Oxygen
2133 48.00 Daniel Wendin Out-of-Town Meeting Expense
2134 273. 25 Xerox Copy Machine Maintenance
2135 35 . 68 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
2136 22 . 00 Pat .Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
2137 168. 22 Harfst Associates .Inc. Computer Services
2138 140 .00 Jon C. Cu'nmings . Geologic Survey and Report-
Montebello OS Preserve Proposed
Parking Lot
2139 57. 60 Steven Sessions Private Vehicle Expense
2140 500 ,000.00 First American Title- Leslie Salt Land Purchas*e,
Insurance Co .
2141 235 , 000 .00 Western Title Insurance Co. Risley Land Purchase
2142 300 ..00 Susan Cretekos Patroling Windmi-11 Pasture-April
2143 90.54 Petty Cash Meal Conferences , Maps ,Postage ,
Office Supplies ,Out-of-Town
Meeting Expenses , Private Vehicl �