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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
A G E N D A
Wednesday 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
June 10, 1981 Los Altos, California
(7: 30) ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 13, 1981
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(7:45) SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Presentation ,of Proposed Public Service Announcements —
C. 14acDonald
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(8 : 00) 2. Approval of Interim Use and Management Plan for Addition to
Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (Sorahan Property) --
R. Bishop
(8: 00) 3. Adoption of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-1982 --
H. Grench
a) Report of General Manager H. Grench
b) Report of Controller - M. Foster
c) Report of Budget Committee - B. Green, E. Shelley,
D. Wendin
d) Resolution Adopting Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year
1981-1982
(8:30) 4. Adoption of Action Plan for Implementation of the Basic
Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
for 1981-82 Fiscal Year -- H. Grench
NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(8:40) 5. Adoption of New Salary Ranges for 1981-82 -- H. Grench
(8 :55) 6. Proposed Acquisition of Tax Deeded Property Near Lake
Ranch, Santa Clara County -- C. Britton
Resolution to Purchase a Tax Deeded Parcel (Santa Clara
County Assessor' s Parcel No. 544-29-004)
Agenda
Meeting 81-15
Page two
(9 : 05) 7. Concern Regarding Proposed Reduction in Santa Clara County
Planning Department— B. Green
(9:15) 8. Proposed Land and Water Conservation Fund Reapplication
(Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Addition - McNiel
Property) --C. Britton
Resolution Approving Resubmittal of the Application For
Land and Water Conservation Funds - Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve Addition Project
(9: 20) 9. Proposed Land and Water Conservation Fund Application
(Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Addition Project -
Former Coplon Property) -- C. Britton
Resolution Approving the Application For Land and Water
Conservation Funds - Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
Addition Project
OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
(9: 25) 10. Follow-up on Issues and Questions From Site Emphasis and
Program Evaluation Workshops -- H. Grench
(9 : 55) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
CLAIMS
CLOSED SESSION - Land Negotiations and Personnel
ADJOURNMENT
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at that time; otherwise, you may address the Board
under OraZ Communications. When recognized, please
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is appreciated. We request that you complete the
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Meeting 81-13
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
M. I N U T E S
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I. ROLL CALL
President Richard Bishop called the meeting to order at 7 :04 P.M.
Members Present; Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green, Edward Shelley,
Nonette Hanko, and Richard Bishop. Harry Turner arrived at 7: 20 P.M.
Member Absent: Daniel Wendin.
Staff Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, Steven Sessions,
Charlotte MacDonald, Kathy Blackburn, and Jean Fiddes .
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
J. Fiddes reported the Board had received the following written
communications:
1) A letter, dated April 29 , 1981, from Representative Don Edwards
and a letter, dated May 5, 1981, from Representative Paul N.
McCloskey, Jr. in response to R. Bishop's letter and the Board's
resolution regarding the elimination of Land and Water Conser-
vation Fund grant funds;
2) A letter, dated April 28, 1981 , from Janie Killerman, President,
League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area
regarding public notification procedures;
3) A copy of a letter from Thomas E. Harrington, 4201 Page Mill
- Road, Palo Alto, dated May 7, 1981, to. Frederic H. Nichols ,
Chairman of the Pa16 Alto Planhing Commission, req' uei3tin*g
that the Commission reconsider the location of the District's
proposed parking .lot .location at the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve at the Commission's May 13, 1981 meeting; and
4) Ten letters, dated April 23, April 24, and May 12, 1981, from
Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. , 1094 Highland Circle, Los Altos re-
garding:
a) lands supervision and adequate patroling and protection of
open space lands;
b) public input for land use planning and potential land purchases
and the need for two public hearings before any decision is made;
c) public notification and input for plans and use of District
lands and having such items considered at two Board meetings;
d) parking lot surfaces;
e) Monte Bello parking lot and proposed area for horse trailer
parking;
f) demolition of the structures on the Monte Bello Open Space
Preserve;
g) gully erosion on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve;
h) Monte Bello Open Space Preserve trail system and the trail
connecting Rogue Valley to the Wildcat Loop Trail;
i) permit parking for horse trailers at the Monte Bello Open
Space Preserve and his being denied a parking permit for his
horse trailer and the combination to the gate to get into
the old barn area at the Preserve; and
j) allowing horses on the Stevens Creek Nature Trail or constructing
a nearby trail that would accomodate horses.
Meeting 81-13 Page Two
R. Bishop requests chat letters relating to blic notification
be considered by the Public Notification Committee and that letters
concerning the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve be taken into
consideration at the meeting of May 27, 1981.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
N. Hanko requested that item five on the agenda, Proposed Coastal
Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement Grant Application for the District's
San Mateo County Baylands Reserve, be considered after item two
in order for Brad Stamper from the East Palo Alto Municipal
Council to be present for both items .
R. Bishop stated the Board's consensus that the agenda was adopted
with the one change requested by N. Hanko.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Oral Communications at this time. H. Grench informed
the Board that a member of the Los Altos City Council was planning
to address the Board, but was not yet present.
V. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Spring Wildflowers of the Open Space District
C. MacDonald and K. Blackburn presented the District's new slide-
show on spring wildfowers, a joint production effort of District
staff and docents.
K. Blackburn informed the Board of the death of Liz Holzhauser,
one of the Di-stri,."'t's docents , noting Mrs. Ho1zhauser had desig-
nated,prior to her death, that memorial gifts were to be sent
to the District.
N. Hariko suggested that, the District staff consider producing a
brochure on wildflowers found on District preserves.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Roger Eng, Mayor of the City of Los Altos expressed his concerns
to the Board regarding the parking problem on St. Joseph's
Avenue. He said the Los Altos City Council had directed the
City's staff to work with the District and Santa Clara County
to alleviate the problem and said it was his hope the District
would cooperate in the efforts.
R. Bishop stated the District 's Board and staff have already been
working on the problem of trying to alleviate the parking situation
and said the District would continue to cooperate with the
City of Los Altos and Santa Clara County on the matter.
Greg Duban, 948 St. Joseph's Avenue, Los Altos, commended the
District's staff on efforts they had undertaken to alleviate
the parking problem on St. Jospeh ' s Avenue and said the problem
of speeding should also be addressed.
Drew Arvay, 2080 Madelaine Court, Los Altos , stated his*s concern
that the parking problem on St. Joseph ' s Avenue was not being
solved. He noted residents had originally been promised that
St. Joseph' s Avenue would not be the access road to the Rancho San Antonio
Open Space Preserve and that access was to be from Cristo Rey
Drive. He said residents should be involved in the decision
making process and that he thought there had been a consensus
among the residents who attended the neighborhood meeting on
the matter that permit parking should be introduced. He said
more parking areas were needed nearer Deer Hollow Farm and
f-h,- f-pnnis courts with access via Cristo ReV Drive.
Meeting 81-13 Page Three
VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Proposed Addition to the District's San Mateo County Baylands
Reserve (Lands of Leslie Salt Company)
C.- Britton introduced James Walton and William Lewis, representatives
from Leslie Salt Company present at the meeting, and Brad Stamper,
who represented the East Palo Alto Municipal Council . He reviewed
report R-81-17, dated May 5, 1981, regarding the acquisition of 148
acres north of Cooley Landing at the bargain price of $500 ,000 .
He noted the total purchase price was $160 ,200 below the parcel' s
appraised value and said the cash payment of $500,000 would be
made out of the Previous Land Commitments budget category.
S. Sessions reviewed a map of the area, showed slides of the site,
and reviewed the interim use and management plans outlined in
the report. He noted staff was recommending the parcel not be
dedicated, that public access be temporarily restricted, that.
access be allowed on an individual basis through a permit system,
and that a caretaker approach for the parcel be encouraged with
the owner of the adjacent Cooley Landing. He said the salt pond
was presently full of brine being processed by Leslie Salt and
that staff was recommending the company be allowed approximately
six months to complete the processing.
E. Shelley asked why access to the parcel was restricted, and
S. Sessions responded the boardwalk was fenced off, and individuals
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would have to crops private property to reach the parcel from
University Avenue:
N. Hanko asked S. Sessions to review possible trail alignments and
access, and questioned how the permit system would function.
S. Sessions reviewed the trail alignment as indicated on the
display map, noting access would be through the six acre parcel
to bediscussed as the next agenda item. He noted permits would
be issued to individuals from the main office and said people
would be warned that there was a parking problem in the area.
11. Grench commc-.nted that planning .for the area should include
a master plan for the entire area from Dumbarton to Cooley Landing.
He noted that there had to be some mitigation of safety hazards
on the site before the restriction on public access could be
lifted.
Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, commented that
the Board should not dedicate the land and that there should
be a clarification of how exactly the Land and Water Conservation
Fund grant money could be used and what were appropriate recreational
uses of the land.
R. Bishop extended the Board's thanks to Mr. Walton for the sale
of the property at less than market value, and H. Gr-=h commended
Leslie Salt Company for its enlightened and disposition of its land.
Beez Jones , 16891 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, asked how Thornewood
became a matching gift in the grant procedure. C. Britton explained
that the value of the Thornewood property could be used under the
grant procedures as a local matching gift for the Leslie Salt
property.
Meeting 81-13 Page Four
Motion: H. Turner moved the adoption of Resolution 81-28, a
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 Bayland's
Reserve - Lands of Leslie Salt Co. ) . N. Hanko seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board adopt the proposed interim
use and management recommendations included- in the report,
allow Leslie Salt to pump the existing brine one additional
time during the next six months, continue as described
with the permit system for the site's use, and leave the
parcel in a non-dedicated status. N. Hanko seconded the
motion.
Discussion: H. Turner requested he be able to amend his
motion to include unofficially naming the site as an
addition to the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve.
N. Hanko accepted the proposed change to the motion.
The motion, as amended, passed unanimously.
B. Proposed Coastal Conservancy Wetlands Enhancement Grant
Application for the District's San Mateo County Baylands Reserve
C.Britton introduced report R-81-19, dated May 6, 1981, regarding
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 lands near the previously
approved Leslie Salt Company acquisition. S. Sessions reviewed a map
of the area, noting the six acre parcel would provide access
to the Leslie Salt acquisition, and showed slides of the subject
property. C.. Britton provided background on the grant, noting
that only a portion of the grant was for acquisition. He- noted
that if the District was not able to acquire the property from
the City of San Francisco that staff would work with the City
of San Francisco to obtain at a minimum pedestrian and patrol
access to the Leslie Salt parcel.
N. Hanko asked if there were any restriction in the grant that
would prohibit possible future development of a marina or related
marina facilities. C. Britton responded that it was his under-
standing that grant restrictions would only affect land the
District acquired or enhanced with the grant money.
T. Kavanaugh asked if there would be any connection to the property
from the public roads of Fordham and Tulane, said staff should
consider the parking and dumping problems on Fordham, and Tulane,
noted staff should work with the East Palo Alto Municipal Council
to keep the Southern Pacific track open for potential industrial
development on Bay Road, and asked about the estimated cost of
the six acre parcel.
C. Britton responded that he was not sure if there would be access
from Fordham and Tulane because of the Southern Pacific's right
of way in the area and said the $150 ,000 estimated acquisition
costs were based on the sale of similar property for the
purpose of the grant application, and a fee appraisal would be
done before the District were to buy the land.
-Meeting 81-13 1 Page Five
N-Hanko asked if there would be any problem opening the trail
system in the area before the proposed 10 acre industrial park
was developed.
C. Britton responded the District might lease the necessary property
if the 20 acres were not dedicated as open space, and H. Grench
said he felt the trail system could be developed before the
development of the industrial area by using alternate access.
I-lotion: H. Turner moved the adoption of Resolution 81-29, a 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 and the authorization for the General Manager
to enter into necessary grant contracts for the acquisition
and enhancement of the City of San Francisco parcel. N. Hanko
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Stamper asked if the Board would like the East Palo Alto Municipal
Council to send a resolution to the California Coastal Conservancy
in support of the District's grant application. R. Bishop requested
that Mr. Stamper relay to Barbara Mouton, Chair of the Council, that
the Board would appreciate their sending a resolution of support.
The Board recessed, for a break at 8:40 P.M. and reconvened for
the public meetinr,"I at 8 :53 P.M.
C. Review of Use and Management Plans for Thornewood, Los Trancos,
and Russian Ridge Op-en Space Preserves and the Use and Management
Plan for Windy Hill- Open Space Preserve
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S. Sessions introduced report R-81-20, dated May 8, 1981, which
contained a review of the Use and Management Plans for Thorne-
wood, the Los Trancos and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves and
the proposed Use and Management Plan for Windy Hilll Open Space
Preserve. D. Woods reviewed the proposed Use and Management Plan
for Windy Hill in detail for the Board and showed slides of the
area to illustrate various- parts of the report. He noted that
hang gliding and soaring were two special recreational activities
that had historically occurred on the site and said staff was
recommending the reinstatement of soaring at Windy Hill, with
use to be conducted on a special permit basis for a six month
maximum period.
George Page, Vice President of the South Bay Soaring Society,
explained the fundamentals of soaring and stated that the
society's members were covered by a $1, 000,000 insurance policy
under the Academy of Model Aereonautics (AMIA) and that the permit
could stipulate that AMA membership was required to use the site
for soaring.
H. Grench clarified the six month permit being discussed, noting
that the activities would be re-evaluated by staff in six months
and staff would make a decision whether or not to extend the
permit. He noted that if the activity did not work out, the
permit would be terminated by staff, and the soaring enthusiasts
could address the Board and request reinstatement of the permit.
R. Bishop asked for a review of liability implications from Dis-
trict' s Legal Counsel and requested that staff action in setting
Meeting 81-13 Page Six
S. Norton stated his preliminary reaction was that if the associa-
tion, acting as an intermediary, required that soarers carry
insurance and name the District as an addition insured, then the
District's liability exposure would be minimized.
H. Grench relayed comments he had received earlier in the day from
Jon Silver, member of the Portola Valley Town Council, relating
to hang gliding at Windy Hill. He said Mr. Silver stated that,
when the Town Council was considering a request from hang gliders
to be allowed to land at the Town Center, the Council decided,
after talking with their legal counsel, not to grant permits be-
cause of liability reasons; however, Mr. Silver added that the
Council's action at that time neither approved nor rejected the
landing of hang gliders at Town Center.
Gene Hilborn, 169 Wayside Circle, Portola Valley and a represen-
tative of the hang gliding community, addressed the Board, noting
that Windy Hill was a recognized hang glider launching area and
this activity should be allowed to continue.
R. Bishop noted the Board needed to make a policy decision on
whether the District wanted to allow hang gliding on Windy
Hill, and that if the decision was affirmative, the reinstatement
of this use would require approval by the Town Council of Portola
Valley since hang gliding was one of the conditional uses con-
tained in the deed restrictions for the property.
D. Wendin noted that staff needed time to work with all concerned
parties to see if an acceptable plan for hang gliding could be
accomplished before the Board made a policy decision on whether
or not to approve use of the site for this activity.
Richard Merk, P.O. Box 4052, Woodside, Mary Lowe and Jane Ames
of Portola Valley, and H. Haeussler spoke in favor of allowing
hang gliding on Windy Hill.
Sue - Crane of Portola Valley reported on behalf of Nancy Robertson,
Vice Mayor of the Portola Valley Town Council, that the Portola
Valley Town Council was ready to include a discussion of hang
gliding on a future council meeting agenda.
R. Merk requested the sixth paragraph on page ten of the staff
report be worded more positively to state that hang gliding would
be permitted after certain problems and concerns were solved.
H. Grench stated he did not yet feel ready to be so optimistic
as to reword the staff recommendation on hang gliding. He
noted that a landing area was just one problem that needed to
be resolved and that other concerns included liability, user
control, and spectators.
H. Turner requested that the last sentence in paragraph six on
page ten be changed to read "Staff will continue to work with
representatives of the interested club and the Town of Portola
Valley to explore whether there might be an acceptable plan" .
R. Bishop suggested that members of the Board observe the hang
gliding operations at Fort Funston and Ed Levin County Park to
become more familiar with the activity.
•Meeting 81-13 Page Seven
Motion: H. Turner moved that the Board delete the last sentence
of the second to last paragraph on page ten and substi-
tute the following statement: "Staff will work with
representatives of the interested club and the Town of
Portola Valley to seek and develop an acceptable plan
for hang gliding. B. Green seconded the motion.
Discussion: R. Bishop and E. Shelley spoke against the
motion as worded since it prejudged that hang gliding
was an appropriate and accepted use for the area.
H. Turner requested that he be allowed to change the
substitute sentence to read "Staff will work with repre-
sentatives of the interested club and the Town of Portola
Valley to seek to develop a plan for Board consideration. "
B. Green concurred with the substitution. The notion
passed unanimously.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board approve the Use and Manage-
ment Plan for Windy Hill as amended. E. Shelley seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Woods noted the highlights of the review of the use and manage-
ment plan for the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. N. Hanko
asked if it might be necessary to have the portable toilet facili-
ties available4at Los Trancos for more than ninety days and
requested tha--',,2 the staff report back -to the Board on the matter
at the end of' the ninety day period.
E. Shelley pointed out that the provision of toilet facilities
at.fa preserve was directly related to site emphasis and the Board
should not set policy for the provision of facilities at Los
Trancos without having resolved the entire question of site
emphasis.
H. Grench summarized the discussion noting that the Board was
not asking staff to report back to the Board at the end of the
ninety day period, but he stated that any Board member could re- .
quest such a report.
S. Sessions reviewed the Use and Management Plans for Russian
Ridge Open Space Preserve and Thornewood. He stated that staff
was recommending the dedication of the former Fine property at
this time. He discussed the possible agricultural use of three
to four acres of the western portion of the Thornewood site for
grape cultivation, noting that staff was exploring the possi-
bility with regard to suitability of land use and potential con-
flicts with future trail alignment.
Peter Keck and Polly Mullen of Woodside Vineyards, 340 Kings
Mountain Road, Woodside, explained their winery' s operation and
the potential use they planned for the Thornewood acreage.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board approve the Use and
Management Plans for Thornewood and the Russian Ridge
and Los Trancos Open Space Preserves. B. Green seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board dedicate the former Fine
property. B. Green seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Meeting 81-13 Page Eight
D. Proposed Addition of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
(Risley Property)_
C. Britton reviewed report R-81-18, dated May 7, 1981, noting
Mr. Nathaniel Risley was in attendance, and Mr. Risley commented
on some aspects of the property the District was considering. C. Britton
noted the 285 acres of land in two parcels would become an addition
to the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve and said the 160
acre parcel would be purchased for $285,000, while the 125 acre
parcel would be conveyed to District by gift deed.
S. Sessions showed slides of the area where the parcels were
located and reviewed the interim use and management considerations .
Motion: N. Hanko moved the adoption of Resolution 81-30 , a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Authorizing' Acceptance of Agreement to
Purchase Real Property, Authorizing Officer to Execute
Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, 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) . K. Duffy seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: B. Green -;:loved that staff be authorized to take title
subject -Co the existing $50,000 deed of trust and permit.
a further budget overrun of $235,000 in the New Land
Commitmentsbudget category in order to- complete the
purchase. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion: B. Green moved that the Board approve the interim use
and management recommendations contained in the staff
report, designate Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve
Limekiln Canyon Area the unofficial name of the site,
and withhold the 285 acre acquisition from dedication,
K. Duffy seconded the motion. -The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Issues and Questions from Site Emphasis and Program Evaluation
Workshops
R. Bishop, noting the lateness of the hour and the absence of
D. Wendin, deferred , with the Board's concurrence, the discussion -
of this agenda item to the next meeting of the Board, assuming all
Board members would be present.
Meeting 81-13 Page Nine
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
H. Grench reported on recent events he had attended including
Walnut Creek's Open Space Foundation's celebration, the fourth
annual People for Open Space Retreat, which P. Starrett also
attended, and the Friends of Hidden Villa Annual Meeting and Picnic.
S. Sessions announced staff would be convening a public workshop on
Wednesday, May 20, 1981, beginning at 5:30 P.M. in the parking
area at Picchetti for the purpose of gathering public input for
the upcoming use and management plan for the Picchetti area.
N. Hanko stated she felt one member of the Picchetti Winery
Committee should attend the workshop.
X. CLAIMS
Motion: B. Green moved the adoption of the revised claims, C-81-10,
dated May 13, 1981. K. Duffy seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Noting that there were no urgent items for the Closed Session and
because of the lateness of the hour, the Board adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
without holding Closed Session.
Jean H. Fiddes
District Clerk
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. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
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 '14-ound,
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-Ap-.3.
2093 55 .00 Steven Sessions Training and Seminars
2094 1, 339 .76 D orn' s District Vehicle Maintenance
2095 83. 62 Fro Pond Meal Conferences-Budget Co=m. ,
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and Public Notification Co=.
2096 5 . 76 Ewert.' s Photo Camera Supplies
2097 !7.40 Foster Bros . Secur.ity,Inc. Shop Supplies-Keys and Key Tags
2098 380.00 First American Title- Preliminary Title Reports
Guaranty Co.
2099 293.00 Frank' s Type, Inc. Typography for Newsletter
100 715. 68 Georgia Pacific, Inc. Lumber-Ranger Yard
21.01 19.44 Graphicstat, Inc. Print(Enlarged) from Map
2102 1,832. 86 Grant Lithographing Co. Printing of Newsletter and
Fact Sheet
103 675.64 Mobil Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
104 111.57 Hipp Welding, Inc. Backing for Signs
�105 166.50 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 1,1,aintenance
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 Illustration!
for Newsletter-Spring 1981
2112 66.00 Stanley R. Norton Telephone , Copies , Meals and
Travel Expenses-March and April
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1�raoun t Name Descriptic)n
113 $ 175. 18 PG and E Utilities
114 10 .04 Pacific Har'dwarejnc. Fence Posts and Staples , Washer
and Screws-Page Mill Fenbe
115 637. 21 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
116 3. 67 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
117 47. 70 Peninsula Blueprint , Map/Aerial Duplicating
118 30. 10. Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Supplies
119 54. 00 Peninsula Times Tribune Subscription-6/01/81 to 6101182
120 52150 Rdncho Bardware . Field Supplies-15 ft.Cate 'Chai-,
121 146.28 Redwood' Trade Bindery,Inc. Brochure Printing .
i22 7. 36 San Jose Art Drafting Supplies
123 25. 48 Scanners 'U n.limkted Law EnfoKcement Equipment
124 617. 74 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
125 112.50 Soil' and Plant Laboratory * Montebello* Burn Project
126 40. 54 Standard Brand Paint Co. Site Maintenance-Wail Pa.int an
Thinner
127 150. 00 Title Insurance & Trust Preliminary Report Fees
128 137. 66 Union. 0il Co. District Vehicle Expense'
129 97.. 76 Unisign Products Corp. Field Supplie's-Tools for.
District Signs
130 .50. 15 UnQ Graphics Brochure -Frem6nt Older OS
Preserve
131 300.00. Valley Title Co. Preliminary Title Reports.
132 13. 30 Victor of CA Shop Supplies-Oxygen
133 48.00 Daniel Wendin Out-of-Tot.m Meeting Expense
134 . 273. 25 Xerox* Copy Machine Maintenance
135 35. 68 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
136 22. 00 Pat .Starrett Private Vehicle Expense '
137 168. 22 Harfst Associates ,In c. Computer Services
-138 140 .00 Jon C. Cummings' . Geologic Survey and R&port-
Montebello OS Preserve Proposed
Parking Lot
139 57. 60 Steven Sessions -Private Vehicle Expense
140 500,000. 00 First Am' erican' Title- Leslie Salt Land Purchase'
Insurance Co.
141 235 ,000 . 00 Western Title Insurance Co. Risley Land Purchase
142 300 .00
00 Susan Cretekos Patroling Windmill Pasture-April
143 , 90*. 54 Petty Cash Meal Conferences , Maps ,Postage,
Office SuPPlies ,Out-of-To;,-n
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Meeting 81-15
June 10, 1981
Board of Directors dune 3, 19al
Midpeninsula Open Space District
745 Distel Drive, Los Altos CA 94022
Dear Board Members :
On behalf of the Mid-Peninsula Trails Council
I would like to express appreciation for the
cooperation and hospitality which you have ex-
tended to the newly formed Council through
Stevo Sessions and other staff.
As you know, for the past three months the
Mid-Peninsula Trails Council has been meeting
in the District office with staff for the purpose
of becoming more knowledgeable of District pol-
icies in general and of use and management plans
in particular. In addition Trails Council repre-
sentatives have participated with the District
in two field trips on the Montebello Preserve
site. This ongoing communication between trail
users and the MPOSD officials is enabling us to
develope a working relationship which we believe
will be beneficial to all involved. It is coin-
cidental that at the same time your Board has
been seeking to establish improved policies for
public notification a Trails Council has been
forming which would serve that end.
Two of the major tasks of the Council in its
early formative stage has been to define the
scope of its concern with regard to Peninsula
Trails and to adopt appropriate By-Laws. As a
first step the Council has adopted By-Laws pat-
terned after the operation of the very success-
ful East Bay Trails Council. You are probably
aware that this Council has developed a very
constructive long-term relationship with the
East Bay Regional Park Districtt while at the
same time serving as a liason with other East 3ay
entities concerned with trails.
Therefore, we are now requesting in accord with
our By-Laws th&t your Board appoint an advisor,
to the Council, whose duties shall be to ndvise
the Council and keep them informed on all matter
of interest to the Council in which the OpenSpac
District is involved and to keep the Open Space
District Board advised of the interests and
actions of the Council.
I am requesting that this item be placed on the
June 10 agenda and will be happy to respond to
any questions you may have at that time.
Again, your responsiveness to theCouncil' s concerns
during the past months has been appreciated. I
believe, along with the other Council members,
that the basis for a constructive approach to our
common concern for open space has been establihed.
SAniHubb-ard
rely
Acting Chairman
Mid-Peninsula Trails Counci
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Mr. Richard S. Bishop
President
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Mr. Bishop:
Thank you for your recent letter and the Board's resolution regarding
the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
I am in full agreement regarding the LWCF. The quality of life in our
urban areas is dependent upon protecting public lands and recreation
areas. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is to be commended
for its outstanding work in helping to acquire and preserve land for
the use of the public.
I am sure you will be interested in my testimony before the Appropriations
Subcommittee on the Interior regarding acquisition of Sweeney Ridge for
the GGNRA, which I have enclosed. Please let me know if I can be of assistance
in any way.
Cordially,
IoCLntos
Member of Congress
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M-81-59
(Meeting 81-15
June 10 , 1981)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 5 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. MacDonald, Public Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Presentation of Proposed Public Service Announcements
As a Special Order of the Day, there will be a presentation of a
series of Public Service Announcements prepared for the District
by Julie Jomo and Scott Magee as a project for their Stanford
course in Urban Affairs and the Media.
Ms. Jomo and Mr. Magee will be at the meeting to make the pre-
sentation, which was designed to be compatible with the District' s
present publicity policies and to fit in with the Site Emphasis
Policy, when adopted.
M-81-55
(Meeting 81-15
June 10 , 19 81)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 3 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: S. Sessions , Land Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Interim Use and Management Plan for Addition
to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (Sorahan Property)
At your meeting of May 27 , 1981, you approved the proposed
addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Limekiln
Canyon Area, through the exchange of properties (see report
R-81-22 , dated May 27 , 1981) .
In accordance with the new policies the Public Notification
Committee will be recommending, approval of the interim use
and management plan for this addition was deferred (except for
hazard mitigation) to allow for additional public input. To
date, staff has not received any additional comments from the
public.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you approve the interim
use and management plan for the addition to Manzanita Ridge Open
Space Preserve - Limekiln Canyon Area (Sorahan Property) as
contained in report R-81-22, dated May 27 , 1981.
R-81-26
(Meeting 81-15
0-0 June 10, 19 81)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
June 4 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-1982
Discussion: At your meeting of May 27 , 1981, you considered a staff
report on the Presentation of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year
1981-82 (report R-81-21 of May 21, 1981) . No Board action was re-
quested at that time.
It is now appropriate for you to take action on the preliminary
budget for 1981-82. Reports from the Budget Committee and the Con-
troller are included in the attached materials to aid you in your
decision.
Last year legislation proposed by the East Bay Regional Park District
was enacted that increased the maximum amount for which the general
manager could bind the District without approval of the Board from
$3500 to $5000 (see Public Resources Code Sec. 5549) . Because of
inflation some items which shouldn' t require prior Board approval
now cost more than $3500.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you:
1) Adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Adopting Preliminary
Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-1982 ;
2) Instruct staff to take all steps necessary to arrange the
issuance of $5. 4 million in ten year notes as soon as bond mar-
ket conditions allow;
3) Authorize staff to return with a resolution for your consideration
authorizing a six-month $.1,500, 000 tax anticipation loan from
First Interstate Bank of California, formerly United California
Bank.
4) Give the General Manager the authority to bind the District,
without advertising and without written contract, for the pay-
ment for supplies, labor, or other valuable consideration
furnished to the District in amounts not exceeding $5000;
5) Concur with a postponement on reprinting of the Master Plan; and
6) If you preliminarily approve a change in Directors ' compensation,
instruct staff to return with a resolution amending your Rules of
Procedure in order to formalize the change.
R-81-26 Page Two
As in the past, when final projected revenue figures are forwarded
by Santa Clara County and San Mateo County, a "final" budget will
be prepared for your consideration. At that time, expenditure ad-
justments can be made to reflect any further Board action.
Salary range actions will be considered under a separate agenda
item (see report R-81-23 , dated June 4 , 1981) . The proposed budget
includes funds for 8 . 3% increases in salary ranges for General
Manager appointees plus monies for merit increases.
"-81-24
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 26 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: M. Foster, Controller
SUBJECT: Controller' s Report on the Proposed Fiscal Year 1981-82 Budget
The following cash flow projection shows the impact of the proposed
fiscal year 1981-82 budget on the District' s cash position. If pro-
jected land purchases close on schedule, the District will begin the
new fiscal year with cash and short-term investments totaling $4 . 35
million. This level is adequate to cover debt service and operating
expense but is not sufficient to close all of the land purchases
scheduled for the first half of the fiscal year. Therefore, $1. 5
million of short-term financing has been arranged to maintain the
land acquisition program until our December tax allocation is received.
CASH FLOW PROJECTION
Fiscal Year 1981-82
($000 omitted)
July-November December-June
Beginning Cash $4354 $ 289
Plus:
Tax Revenue 455 4461
Interest 60 200
Grants 450 1955
Other 20 48
Less:
Debt Service 1065 594
Operating Expense 500 926
Land Purchases 4985 1433
Subtotal $(1211) $ 4000
Short-Term Loan 1500 (1500)
Ending Cash $ 289 $ 2500
R-81-24 Page Two
Revenues
1. Basic Property Tax Revenue is budgeted at $3. 86 million --
$2. 66 million from Santa Clara County and $1. 2 million from San
Mateo County. This assumes a 15% increase in Santa Clara and a
10% increase in San Mateo.
2. Debt Service Property Tax Revenue of $1. 05 million is budgeted
to cover the principal and interest payments required by the
District' s pre-Proposition 13 debt.
3. Interest Income is budgeted at $260, 000, down from a projected
figure of $650, 000 in 1980-81. This estimate assumes that over
80% of the year' s land purchases will close during the first half.
4 . Grant Revenue is budgeted at $2. 4 million, - including $810,000
from the 1980 Bond Act, $1. 3 million in land and water funds,
and $200, 000 from SB 174 .
5. Enterprise Revenue is projected at $53 , 000. Associated direct
expenses are budgeted at $14,800.
6. Income from the Hassler Assessment District is estimated at $14,000.
Regular revenue from the assessment district of about $39, 000
annually will commence twelve months after the Hassler purchase
closes. Income budgeted this year is from property transfers
within the assessment district since its creation.
7. Other Revenue of $1, 000 is from contributions and fines.
Reserves
If all revenues and expenditures occur as budgeted, the District' s cash
reserves will total $2. 5 million at the end of the fiscal year. This
is sufficient to cover first half 1982-83 debt service, operating ex-
penses, and minimal land purchases. Either short-term or long-term
financing will be needed to pursue an aggressive land acquisition pro-
gram during the July-November 1982 period.
If the District is able to arrange another $1. 5 million committed
short-term bank credit line at this time next year it would be safe
to end the year with reserves of $1. 5 million - providing the possi-
bility of moving up $1 million of land purchases into this fiscal year.
Land Acquisition Funds
The District' s year-end reserves and projected revenue provide funding
for $6.4 million of land purchases in fiscal year 1981-82.
Debt Service
Debt Service is budgeted at $1,659,173 including $1, 051,841 covering
debt incurred prior to the passage of Proposition 13 and $60, 000
R-81-24 Page Three
projected interest payments on the proposed short-term bank loan. A
detailed breakdown of note payments will be provided with the
Annual Claims List.
Short-Term Financing
It became apparent 2-3 months ago that the District would encounter a
cash flow problem during the first half of 1981-82. Accordingly,
short-term loan proposals were solicited from four major banks. Pro-
posals were received from United California Bank (re-named lst Interstate
Bank of California on June 1) and Union Bank. I recommend that you
accept United California Bank' s proposal for a $1,500, 000 tax antici-
pation loan and adopt the borrowing resolution prepared by the District' s
bond counsel, Jones, Hall, Hill & White,when prepared. The proposed loan
is to be drawn down no later than July 31, 1981 and will nature on December 31,
1981. The interest cost to the District will be determined by the
bank ' s Bond Department prior to disbursement of the loan proceeds based
on the then prevailing market interest rates, but cannot exceed the
legal maximum of 10%.
Though less attractive in this instance, Union Bank' s proposal for a
revolving line of credit offers advantages which could make it the pre-
ferred approach in the future. Therefore, I am maintaining regular
contact with Union Bank with the objective of arranging a revolving
credit line for the District during the second half of the fiscal year.
Debt Capacity
The District' s official debt capacity is approximately $20 million.
After the July debt service payments, the District will have $6. 3
million of debt outstanding. Therefore, the District has considerable
unused debt capacity and can make maximum use of notes in negotiating
land contracts. The District is also postured to issue additional
long-term notes as discussed below.
Promissory Note Issue
I recommend that the Board pass a motion instructing staff to take all
steps necessary to arrange the issuance of $5 .4 million in ten year
notes as soon as bond market conditions allow. $5. 4 million is the
remaining unissued portion of the aggregate principal amount of $10 million
authorized by the Board in June 1977 . The impact of Proposition 13
and the recent unprecidented peak and volatility of interest rates
have made the marketing of long-term notes of California local agencies
much more difficult than in 1977 , and such an expression of the Board' s
serious interest in and support of a new note issue is needed to
attract firm financing proposals.
The budget does not include proceeds from long-term notes because bond
market conditions do not currently allow the issuance of notes within
the 100 legal maximum interest rate. The prime rate would have to
fall to around 17% before marketability could be assured.
R-81-24 Page Four
The rationale for issuing long term debt is not quite as strong as it
was in 1977 (when notes could be sold at 5% interest) but is still
compelling. First, note proceeds allow the purchase of critical land
parcels before they are lost to development. Second, foothill land
prices continue to escalate at double-digit rates -- well in excess
of the interest rate required to service notes. Thus, more acres
can be acquired than if purchases are delayed until they can be afforded
from the District' s regular cash flow.
The District' s unused debt capacity of over $13 million easily accomo-
dates the proposed note issue. In addition, cash flow analysis
reviewed by the Budget Committee confirmed that the additional debt
service payments would not retard annual real growth in Open Space
Management funding even under very pessimistic assumptions of future
tax revenues.
R-81-28
(Meeting 81-15
I 000k June 10, 1981)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
June 3, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Budget Committee: B. Green, E. Shelley, and D. Wendin
SUBJECT: Budget for 1981-82 Fiscal Year
The Committee has met over the last several months to consider the
budget proposed by staff for fiscal year 1981-82. In doing this,
we have assumed that there will be no major "hits" from Sacramento.
If this occurs, we will continue with the budget process.
The Budget Committee recommends adoption of the Action Plan and
Budget Resolution presented by staff after the issue of Directors'
compensation has been discussed. The Committee makes no specific
recommendation on the matter, but the Board may wish to discuss the
alternatives of an increase to $75 or $100 per meeting. In addition,
the Board will take independent action approving new salary ranges.
We discussed the proposed "cafeteria-style" benefit plan for District
employees adopted earlier in principle and recommend that the Board
consider the details and schedule of implementation of the plan at
a regular meeting of the Board.
The Budget Committee recommends that staff be instructed to seek
issuance of $5. 4 million in ten year notes and return with recommen-
dations. We also recommend that a short term loan of $1. 5 million
be sought and concur with the selection of the U.C.B. proposal.
The Budget Committee recommends that the General Manager' s authority
to bind the District be increased to $5000.
We reviewed the total publications program in detail and approved
the budget based upon deferral of the Master Plan reprinting.
.ESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING PRELIMINARY
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-1982
The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does resolve as follows:
Section One. The preliminary budget for the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for
the fiscal year 1981-1982 is adopted as set
forth in Exhibit A.
Section Two. In addition to this District' s allo-
cation of property taxes collected corresponding
to the maximum tax rate of four dollars ($4) per
$100 assessed valuation for all agencies within
each county, a property tax levy in the amount of
$1, 051,841 shall be made sufficient to pay 1981-
1982 debt service, to retire indebtedness incurred
prior to June 6 , 1978 pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 5544.2.
Section Three. A total tax rate of ten cents UM
per $100 assessed valuation is adopted, or such
lesser amount as may be allowable by law.
Section Four. An adjustment to land acquisition
funds shall be made to reflect any difference
between actual revenue and budgeted revenue.
Section Five. Monies are hereby appropriated in
accordance with said budget.
EXHIBIT A
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82
I. REVENUES
A. Basic Property Tax Allocation $ 3, 397 , 000
B. Debt Service Property Tax 1, 051,841
C. Prior Years Redemptions 80, 000
D. Tax Relief Subventions 387, 000
E. Interest 260, 000
F. Grants 2,405 , 000
G. Enterprise Activities 53,000
H. Hassler Assessment District 14 ,000
I. Other 1, 000
TOTAL REVENUES $ 7,648 ,841
II. RESERVES ($ 1,854 , 532)
III. EXPENDITURES
A. Debt Service (Land)
1. Interest $ 408 , 330
2. Principal 1,188 , 393
SUBTOTAL $ 1, 596 ,723
B. Debt Service (Other)
1. Interest $ 60,400
2. Principal 2, 050
SUBTOTAL $ 62,450
C. Salaries & Benefits
1. Directors ' Fees $ 12,600
2. Board Appointees 52,400
3. General Manager Appointees 452,750
4. Fringe Benefits 107 ,850
SUBTOTAL $ 625, 600
D. Services & Supplies
1. Legal Services $ 48,800
2. Regular Outside Services 10,800
Preliminary B et For Fiscal Year 1981-,
Exhibit A
Page Two
3. Contract Services $ 60,400
4. Election 1, 000
5. Library & Subscriptions 1,700
6. Dues & Memberships 500
7. Land Option Fees 500
8. Rents & Leases 29,250
9. Utilities 15,600
10. Postage 6 ,100
11. Printing & Duplicating 24 ,450
12. Audio-Visual Presentations 500
13. Insurance 19,200
14. Advertising 1, 900
15. Maps/Aerials 1,450
16. Private Vehicle Expense 10,150
17. District Vehicle Expense 47 ,800
18. Conference Expense 9,400
19. Training & Seminars 5,650
20. Equipment Repair & Maintenance 6 ,000
21. Office Supplies/Small Equipment 3,350
22. Field Supplies/Small Equipment 5,850
23. Site Operation, Maintenance & 37 ,100
Repair
24. Property Taxes 900
25. Miscellaneous 250
SUBTOTAL $ 348 ,600
D. Fixed Assets
1. Committed Land Purchases $ 3,717,500
2. New Land Purchases 2,200,000
3. Opportunity Purchases 500, 000
4. Site Acquisition Expense 151, 000
Preliminary B et For Fiscal Year 1981-,
Exhibit A
Page Three
5. Site Preparation Expense $ 250,000
6. Structures & Improvements 48,050
7. Field Equipment 1,200
8 . Office Equipment 2,250
SUBTOTAL $ 6,870,000
TOTAL OF ALL EXPENDITURES $ 9, 503, 373
R-81-27
(Meeting 81-15
June 10, 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
I REPORT
June 2, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Action Plan for Implementation of the Basic Policy of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for 1981-1982
Fiscal Year
Introduction: At your meeting of March 25, 1981, you tentatively
adopted the proposed Action Plan for the 1981-82 fiscal year (see
report R-81-12, dated March 18, 1981) , and the proposed Action Plan
with minor changes is now being returned to you for final adoption.
Discussion: As requested by Director Wendin at the March 25 meeting,
staff has carefully reviewed the proposed Action Plan and refined
any statements that refer to projects or activities that still require
Board approval and/or major Board policy decisions. The words "sub-
ject to subsequent Board approval" have been included after the mention
of any special projects or activities; however, it should be noted that
many ongoing projects and activities, especially in the Open Space
Acquisition Program, require some type of Board action, and these
particular projects and activities have not been highlighted.
The key project and activity in the Operation, Maintenance, and Volun-
teer Subprogram relating to a responsible level of stewardship of
District lands and a long-range organizational structure has been
refined, pursuant to discussion of the preliminary budget for fiscal
year 1981-82 at the May 27 , 1981 meeting, to read "Continue to provide
a responsible level of stewardship of District lands, including, subject
to subsequent Board approval, adoption and implementation of a five year
long-range organizational structure for field staff" .
The required staffing resources section for the Planning, Design, and
Development Subprogram has been changed to show an average of 16 hours
per week, rather than 12, for environmental analyst/writer skills.
This new figure is consistent with the figure reviewed by the Budget
Committee, and the Land Manager will be continuing to evaluate further
needs in this area and will, at a later date in fiscal year 1981-82 ,
be making recommendations to me on staffing and/or program changes
relating to this currently temporary position.
The completion of the updating of the Master Plan has been deleted
as a typical project and activity for the Public Participation and
Education Subprogram since it has been determined that there are enough
copies on hand for projected needs during the coming year. The first
typical project and activity for this subprogram has been refined to
R-81-27 Page Two
read "Continue development and distribution of informational brochures
in accordance with District policy, including a new brochure showing
all District sites and consistent with site emphasis policy when
adopted by Board. "
There are no other substantive changes in the Action Plan since your
initial review of the document,and proposed changes have been underscored.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the attached Action
Plan for Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District for the 1981-1982 Fiscal Year.
ACTIO14 PLAN
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC POLICY
OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT _
FOR THE 1981-1982 FISCAL YEAR
I. Open Space Acquisition Program
II. Open Space Management Program
III. Public Communications and
Governmental Liaison Program
IV. General Management and Program
Support
OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Negotiations
B. Land Analysis
C. Special Projects
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will purchase or otherwise
acquire interest in the maximum feasible
amount of strategic open space within the
District planning areas.
Negotiations Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Negotiations Subprogram is to provide for
the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure
a recreational greenbelt in the foothills and baylands, utilizing
the major portion of the District' s income.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Convert the budgeted funds in the New Lands Commitment budget
category into strategic open space lands at desirable prices
(fair market value or less) including, where possible,private
financing with favorable terms .
2. Expend the Previous Land Commitments backlog.
3. Work with Peninsula Open Space Trust to complete at least one
acquisition project that furthers the District' s overall open
space goals.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate
appraisers and brokers, developers, architects, engineers,
zoning and planning officials, and financial institutions .
2. Explore various alternative terms of purchase (options, install-
ment purchases, defeasible fee, etc. ) ,to offer advantages and
incentives to landowners, as well as to the District.
3. Explore additional methods to protect open space lands for less
than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements,
acquisition of development rights, development dedication,
cooperation with private individuals and groups, etc. ) .
4 . Publicize, through news articles and speeches, the open space
acquisition program of the District, thereby increasing chances
that people will contact the District regarding land purchase and
gift opportunities.
5. Institute eminent domain proceedings, in the extraordinary case,
in the event negotiations fail to produ(:,q-e an agreement on terms
of purchase where the parcel involved is key to the District' s program.
Required Staff Resources
600 of time of Land Acquisition Manager
20% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
300 of time of Secretary-Land Acquisition and Public Communications
Land Analysis Subp ram
Objective
The objective of the Land Analysis Subprogram is to provide the
background information needed to carry on an effective land
acquisition program.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Analyze, in conjunction with Open Space Management programs ,
particular geographic areas of the District, such as the bay-
lands, to develop acquisition recommendations and project costs.
2. Continue gathering current information on areas and projects
of interest, including updating zoning and general plan in-
formation, and development potential and proposals.
Other Typical Projects and Activities:
1. Continually compile current information on real estate market
activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a
timely basis.
2. Gather and catalog information on local, State and Federal re-
gulations (e.g. , zoning, subdivision and urban services, and
on restrictions or plans contained in general plan elements and
other planning studies. )
3. Maintain the parcel research filing system, including the addition
of new parcels when required.
4. Catalog information of special interest, such as deed
restrictions, encumbrances, financing and tax considerations .
This activity .includes the establishment of a working relationship
with title companies and other information sources.
5. Continue work on gathering and maintaining a comprehensive and
efficient map system which contains the data necessary for
effective negotiations.
6 . Maintain a comparable data index with cross reference to mapping
system for use in cost estimation and appraisal analysis.
7. Review agendas and minutes of other appropriate agencies.
Required Staff Resources
15% of time of Land Acquisition Manager
60% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
25% of time of Secretary-Land Acquisition and Public Communications
100% of time of Student Summer Intern
Special Projects Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Special Projects Subprogram is to establish
a broad base for the acquisition program by coordinating District
efforts with other public and private agencies and developing addi-
tional acquisition revenue sources.
Key Projects and Objectives
1. Eliminate the current grant project backlog (see Negotiations
Subprogram) and keep abreast of grants available to the District.
Submit at least one Land and Water Conservation Fund and one SB 174
grant acquisition request.
2. Test the market, and, if possible at favorable terms, market
a new District note issue for land acquisition purposes.
3. Seek and encourage other agencies and groups to undertake sole
or joint acquisition projects, including the completion of
the Bayfront Trail in the Moffett-Ames area with Santa Clara
County. Work with the State to secure the balance of the funding
necessary for Bear Creek Redwoods State Park and help them bring
the acquisition project to a conclusion.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain a multi-year spending plan for land acquisition which
optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition
goals within budget constraints.
2. Make timely application for grants available to the District
and encourage other agencies to apply for grants that will enhance
overall open space goals.
3. Utilize consultants to investigate and/or negotiate in special
situations .
4. Maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and
consultants as necessary.
Required Staff Resources
250 of time of Land Acquisition manager
20% of time of Real Estate Research Analyst
200 of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Planning, Design and Development
B. Operation, Maintenance and Volunteer
C. Enterprise Activities
To Implement The
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The District will follow a land management
policy that provides proper care of open space
1<<nd, allowing public access appropriate to the
nature of the land and consistent with eco-
logical values.
Planning., Design an( ,velo]2ment Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Planning, Design and Development Subprogram
is to provide short term and long range acquisition planning and
the formulation and review' of use and management plans.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to develop, review, and coordinate the implementation of
Board approved use and management plans, including the Monte Bello
development Plan when parking lot location approved, follow-up
on Picchetti and Thornewood adopted restoration and use Plans,
and conclusion of the Hassler demolition project upon acquisition
of the property.
2. Continue the liaison effort, in conjunction with the Open Space
Acquisition Program where appropriate, for the planning of multi-
jurisdictional projects, involving other agencies and non-profit
groups. Obtain plan commitments from other agencies for the Bay-
front Trail alignment and development.
3. Prepare comprehensive use and development general plan consistent
with adopted site emphasis guidelines.
4 . Review and begin the revision as appropriate of all land management
policies and present in a coherent reference form.
5. Provide pre-acquisition planning necessary for acquisition decisions.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Review other agency subdivision plans, zoning changes and general
plan amendment ';' and environmental documents that may impact District
lands.
2. Continue to encourage cooperative development and management plans
(for example, trails) with other local jurisdictions and special
interest groups such as equestrians.
3. Gather input from user and special interest groups relating to
site use and management.
4. Develop and implement specific Board-approved resource management
plans such as controlled burning, grazing, and erosion controls.
5. Prepare specific construction plans and specifications for develop-
ment projects and coordinate contracted services.
6. Establish volunteer and intern programs, whenever feasible , to
accomplish special planning projects.
7. Make site features available to the handicapped where practical.
8. Maintain a standardized series of maps and special presentation
materials for all District lands.
9. Prepare appropriate portions of acquisition grant applications.
10. Prepare environmental assessments, environmental impact reports,
'or negative declarations as appropriate to District projects.
Required Staff Resources
700 of time of Land Manager
850 of time of Open Space Planner
90% of time of Associate Open Space Planner
150 of time of Operations Supervisor
70% of time of Secretary - Land Management
16 hours per week (average) of environmental writer/analyst skills
(to be further defined)
Maintenance, and Volunteer Subprogram
Objective and Volunteer Subprogram
The objective of the Operation, Maintenance,
is to provide responsible stewardship of District lands by providing
those public safety and maintenance services necessary for the effec-
tive management of these lands. Part of the objective of this sub-
program is to educate the public regarding features and proper use
of these lands.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to provide a responsible level of stewardship of District
lands, includinq� subj ect to subsequent Board approval , adoption
and implementation of a five year, long-range organizational structure
for field staff.
2. Implement approved and funded force account portions of site use and
management plan recommendations as scheduled. Prepare a comprehensive
maintenance and operations plan for District preserves, including
formalization of the District' s Preventative maintenance program.
3 . Conduct a docent interpretive program, focusing on meeting in-
creasing needs and program demands, using Los Trancos Open Space
Preserve, Rancho San Antonio open Space Preserve, and Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve. Conduct an Edgewood spring wildflower walk,
if feasible.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Provide an active patrol program focused on educating the public
in the proper use of wildland areas and enforcing District
ordinances.
2. Continue to provide an active fire management program, including
both fire prevention and suppression.
3. Continue to implement the fire management plan for the Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve, subject to funding and subsequent Board approval.
4 . Provide after hours call-out services for District sites, primarily
through the operation, subject to subsequent Board approval, of a
ranger residence program.
5. Maintain all District lands and facilities to a standard of appearance
and utility in accordance with approved use and management plans and
remove debris from one or more sites where previous owners and use
have resulted in large debris accumulation.
6. Begin implementation of a formal District maintenance and operations
plan, subject to subsequent Board approval.
7. Maintain District vehicles, equipment, and field .operations office.
8. Continue to conduct a docent training program.
9. Continue ongoing training and development of field operations staff.
10. Utilize volunteers and temporary personnel such as California Con-
servation Corps, Scouts, and interns for such projects as trail
clearing and litter clean-up.
11. Monitor increased site use and patterns to provide documented
statistics for future Open Space Management decisions.
Required Staff Resources
250 of time of Land Manager
10% of time of Open Space Planner
100 of time of Associate Open Space Planner
750 of time of Operations Supervisor
980 of time of Rangers (8 existing + 1 proposed*)
250 of time of Secretary - Land Management
10010 of time of Coordinator of Volunteer Programs (2 time )
*Three of these Rangers to become Senior Rangers if new staffing plan
approved.
Enterprise Activities Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Enterprise Subprogram is to manage all the
revenue producing activities.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue to administer all leases and rental accounts in such a
way as to maximize income from enterprise accounts consistent
with use policies.
2. Prepare a cost/benefit grazing study.
3. Prepare a revenue producing study of District resources, evaluating
previous studies, economic trade-offs, and District policy guidelines.
4 . Develop a plan to more effectively administer revenue producing
activities.
Typical Projects and Activities
1. Begin implementation of approved outcomes of revenue producing
study.
2. Maintain all facilities utilized in the District' s enterprise
program.
3. Conduct public auctions to dispose of surplus District goods as
required.
Required Staff Resources
5% of time of Land Manager
5% of time of Open Space Planner
10% of time of Operations Supervisor
2% of time of Rangers (8 existing + 1 proposed*)
5% of time of Secretary - Land Manager
*Three of these Rangers to become Senior Rangers if new staffing
plan approved.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND
GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON PROGRAM
Subprograms
A. Public Participation and Education
B. Public and Private Liaison -
C. Media
To Implement the
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE
The District will educate and make clearly
visible to the public the purposes and actions
of the District, and will actively encourage
public communications and involvement in District
activities.
Public Participation and Education Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public Participation and Education Subprogram
is to communicate clearly the District' s programs and goals to its
constituency, with the aim of generating greater public involvement
and support.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Continue printing and distributing the Openspace Newsletter.
Issue updated version of fact sheet as needed.
2. Continue program of public presentations and displays for
community and school groups. Continue working with docents
on new slide shows and display materials. Continue efforts
to evaluate the most effective kinds of presentations or
displays.
3. Begin planning for the District' s Tenth Anniversary Celebration
in November, 1982.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1 . Continue development and distribution of informational brochures
in accordance with- District—policy, including a new brochure shoaling
all District sites and consistent with site emphasis policy when
adopted by Board.
2. Publicize availability of District sites at a level consistent
with the BoarO' s site emphasis policy, when adopted.
3. Publicize the Docent Program on selected District sites in
accordance with site emphasis policy.
4. Hold occasional public hearings on important matters, inviting
public comments.
5. Continue working with volunteers to investigate possibility of
producing a film promoting the preservation of open space.
6. Seek volunteers and/or interns to compile an official District
history in preparation for the District' s tenth anniversary.
7. If time permits, conduct telephone survey of newsletter subscribers
and incorporate findings into planning of future publications .
Required Staff Resources .
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
5% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
Staff and Board time as available for public presentations
Public and Private i—aisen Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Public and Private Liaison Subprogram is
to work with other public agencies and private organizations to
secure legislative remedies to the problems created by reduced
levels of funding and to complete projects of mutual concern.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Accomplish priority items for fiscal year in District' s
legislative program utilizing services of legislative consultant.
2 . Continue the program of informational presentations to public
agencies and private organizations with particular emphasis on
county and city planning departments and city councils within
the District' s boundaries . Develop rotating schedule for reach-
ing these groups.
3. Communicate with San Mateo County elected officials regarding
private development proposals, proposed rezonings, trail dedica-
tion ordinances, and enhanced protection of the Skyline Scenic
Corridor.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Maintain regular contact with officials of other agencies and
private organizations for the exchange of information, coopera-
tion on special projects, and participation in special events
such as conferences and seminars in order to inform the District
staff and Board/ on current issues.
2. Continue to work with legislators, legislative committees, State
and federal administrators, other agencies, private organizations ,
and interested citizens for information and action regarding State
legislation and specific local issues.
3. Continue contact and cooperation with staff and officials of
other regional park and open space districts for the purpose
of exchanging information and technical expertise .
4. Maintain up-to-date address files of government officials , private
organizations, interested groups, and citizens to be used for
distribution of newsletter and other pertinent materials and
information.
Required Staff Resources
20% of time (6 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
15% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
Board and other staff as available
Media Subprogram
Objective
The objective of the Media Subprogram is to work to increase public
awareness of the District through news stories and feature articles
in the press and other media as appropriate .
Rey Projects and Activities
1. Continue regular communications with the media in accordance
with the District' s basic policy relating to open information
and cooperation.
2. Develop and implement procedures for publicizing selected
District sites in accordance with site emphasis policy guidelines.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1 . Continue the regular reading, clipping, and circulating of news-
paper and magazine articles, utilizing volunteer help whenever
possible.
2. Continue to publicize the District in magazines, park and
recreation publications, and environmental newsletters in accord-
ance with Board policy.
3. Continue to respond to radio and television station information
requests. Continue occasional public service announcements
on radio or TV to increase public awareness of the District as
appropriate.
Required Staff Resources
40% of time (12 hours per week) of Public Communications Coordinator
(3/4 time)
5% of time of Secretary - Land Acquisition and Public Communications
GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
To Implement The
BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The staff of the District will administer
the affairs of the District on behalf of
the public so as to maximize accomplishment
of the goals of the District within existing
financial and other constraints.
General Management - -a Program Support
Objective
The objective of General Management and Program Support is to provide
overall coordination, direction, and an administrative base for all District
activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board' s policies
and directives.
Key Projects and Activities
1. Provide necessary interpretation, coordination, direction, and
administrative base, including on-going review and updating of
personnel-relates' matters, for District' s staff and programs
in order to carry out Board policies, Action Plan, and specific
actions according to written and unwritten Board priorities.
2. Forecast future revenues and develop strategies to provide neces-
sary funding to carry out the Board' s programs and priorities.
3. Analyze District's population distribution and redistrict by
Board as necessary.
4. Continue to promote an atmosphere conducive to generating a
creative team effort, including at least one staff workshop retreat.
Other Typical Projects and Activities
1. Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by
State law.
2. Update Action Plan, prepare annual budget, and coordinate pro-
gram evaluations for Action Plan progress.
3. Provide financial management and accounting, including investment
of temporarily' idle funds.
4. Administer personnel functions such as Unemployment Insurance
and Workers' Compensation; adopt and implement administrative
policies; provide orientation to new employees; administer and
review employee benefits, salary ranges, and job descriptions
ev
as appropriate.
5. Review workload of support staff and make appropriate adjustments.
6. Continue evaluation of overall organizational structure and
staffing requirements.
7. Continue to provide immediate office space needs and work with
Board's Office Space Committee to discuss long term location of
the District office and the question of buying versus renting.
Required Staff Resources
Personnel below work on all programs:
General Manager
Legal Counsel (part-time under retainer)
Controller (1/4 time)
Administrative Assistant
Secretary to the General Manager
Accounting Specialist (3/4 time ,- under review)
R-81-23
IV (Meeting 81-15
June 10, 1981)
oe
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
June 21, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: J. Fiddes, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Adoption of New Salary Ranges for 1981-1982
Introduction: At your meeting of May 23, 1979, you received and
accepted the May 1979 comprehensive report on Salary, Fringe Benefits
and Personnel Systems prepared by Mr. Gary Foss, the District' s
personnel consultant, and adopted a series of recommendations for
implementation of the study (see report R-79-18 of May 16 , 1979) .
According to the Foss report, the procedure for updating the District' s
salary survey was to be implemented during the April-June period each
year so new salary ranges could be set in conjunction with the annual
adoption of the budget. The salary survey for the 1981-82 fiscal year
has been completed. The process involved, survey results, and my
recommendations for new salary ranges are discussed herein.
Discussion:
A. Procedure: The salary survey for the 1981-82 fiscal year was
conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in Mr. Foss '
May 1979 report and his November 1979 Salary Survey Study, the
update and fine-tuning of the May report. The District classes
of Secretary, Ranger, Real Estate Research Analyst, Open Space
Planner, Public Communications Coordinator, Administrative Assis-
tant, and Land Acquisition Manager were surveyed after determination
that the District classes had not changed during the past year.
The following cities, counties, districts, and private groups
within the greater San Francisco-Oakland Metropolitan geo-
graphical area were contacted for salary survey information:
City of Palo Alto
City of San Mateo
City of Sunnyvale
City of Hayward
Santa Clara County
San Mateo County
East Bay Regional Park District
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Association of Bay Area Governments
Western Management Group Survey
R-81-23 Page Two
At each organization, pertinent information was first requested
about general salary changes that had occurred since last year' s
salary survey or that were expected to occur within the near
future in order to ascertain the "big picture" of what was happening
at each organization in terms of salary increases.
Each position used as a comparable at the organization for the
District classes to be surveyed was reviewed. In each case, the
comparables were reviewed to determine if any changes (i.e. ,
qualifications, concept, responsibilities, changed status) had
occurred which would indicate that the position was no longer a
valid comparable. Once it was ascertained that the comparables
were still valid, necessary salary information was gathered, in-
cluding current salary, date of last increase or future increase,
and schedule of future salary reviews for each comparable position
in the organization. In addition, each organization was requested
to send a copy of the job specification for each comparable and
an updated salary plan to the District as soon as possible.
It should be noted that information from the City of San Mateo
has not been included in this year' s survey since the City recently
completed a reclassification of positions within several of its
bargaining units. At the writing of this report, there were no
job specifications available for the secretarial, administrative
aide/assistant, or planner classification series due to the re-
classification process.
B. Salary Survey Data: The information gathered during the salary
survey was recorded on salary survey data sheets for the seven
District positions surveyed. These worksheets are available for
your review at the District office and were used to compile the
information displayed on the attached graphs entitled "Salary
Survey Comparables" . In addition, the attached Tables A
and B, "June 1981 Salary Survey" and "Salary Increases for
Surveyed Organizations" , recaps general salary data gathered
during the survey.
Based on the data, the total range of salary increases at seven
of the nine comparable public organizations surveyed was 7% to
10. 50. Increases averaged 7 . 6% to 8 . 3% , depending on the position,
with most organizations giving across-the-board increases to their
employees. At the writing of this report, the County of Santa
Clara could not provide salary increase data for the survey since
salary negotiations which began the week of May 11, 1981 were
still in progress. It should be noted that the City of Palo Alto
and City of Sunnyvale will adjust salaries of its management
employees in July.
Based on Western Management Group Survey data published in May,
1981 and provided by the District' s personnel consultant, salaries
for Secretary A have increased 80, while Administrative Assistant
salaries haveincreased 13% since data was last published in May,
1980.
R-81-23 Page Two
R-81-23 Page Three
C. Fringe Benefits: This year' s survey, like last year' s, focused
primarily on information pertaining to salary increases and did
not investigate in depth additional (or lesser) fringe benefits
that employees in the comparable organizations may have received.
In last year' s salary survey report (see report R-80-29 of June 4 ,
1980) 1 noted that the salary survey for fiscal year 1981-82 should
focus on benefits as well as on salaries, since I anticipated the
new fringe benefit plan for District employees would have been
implemented. This plan has not yet been implemented, pending
an IRS ruling and a further discussion of the plan by the Board
(refer to Budget Committee ' s report on the preliminary budget for
fiscal year 1981-82) , and a thorough review of benefits at com-
parable organizations surveyed was not undertaken this year. Such
a review could occur later in the fiscal year or in conjunction with
next year' s salary survey. During the past year, however, the
District has continued to maintain its fringe benefit plan for
its employees, and since June 1980, these costs have increased by
40%, mainly due to increased costs of medical coverage.
D. Salary Changes : According to your policies, you would be con-
sidering the following factors in making salary range changes :
1) the District' s salaries with respect to the surveyed
groups;
2) current trends in the private sector; and
3) the change in the cost of living.
Each factor will be discussed in turn. It should be emphasized
that it is a policy decision of the Board as to the relative im-
portance of these three factors in setting wage scales.
1) Salary Survey Data: The attached graphs, entitled "Salary
Survey Comparables" show the array of comparable salaries for
each of the seven positions surveyed. The MROSD salaries have
been shown as current salaries plus 8 points or 8 . 3% (my recom-
mended increase) . When these arrays are compared with those from
last year' s salary survey, it is found that the District' s average
position in the labor market would be somewhat enhanced. An
8 point increase would keep average District salaries in the mid
or above-mid range, in accordance with Board policy.
As I noted in my report to you last year on the adoption of new
salary ranges, it is important to remember that the use of salaries
in comparing positions is not an exact science, since there is no
perfect comparable for any position. In addition, the District' s
salary structure takes into account various factors such as the
relative importance, responsibility, and training needed for the
jobs in each of the District' s programs, as well as comparisons
of those positions relative to the labor market.
2) Private Sector Increases : Reliable data is very difficult to
obtain on private sector wage increases in the Bay Area, since
wages are constantly fluctuating according to demands the market
is having to meet in the filling of various staffing positions.
R-81-23 Page Four
Table A shows that for the Western Management Group Survey the
top of the average range increased by 8% and 13% for their Secre-
tary A and Administrative Assistant positions, respectively.
Unfortunately, these are the only two positions that can be used
as comparables for District positions at this time, because of the
difference of the District' s staffing structure compared to private
industry standardized positions.
3) Cost of Living: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most
commonly used measure of the change of the cost of living, and
the District uses the San Francisco-Oakland Metropolitan Area
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers to track cost of
living changes. According to information just recently released
from the Department of Labor, the above-noted CPI increased by
11% from April 1980 to April 1981.
After taking all of the above data into account and in order to
attract and retain a high quality, motivated staff to carry out
the District' s programs in your behalf, I feel that salary ranges
should be increased by 8 points or 8 . 3% . Although a 7 point in-
crease would keep District salaries at the mid to above-mid range,
the District' s position in the labor market would be somewhat
weakened. Furthermore, changes in the two private comparable
salaries and the CPI are factors which weight against the lower
figure. A 9 point increase would significantly strengthen the
District' s salary position in the labor market.
Table C lists current salary ranges and what the new ranges
would be assuming you approve an 8 point across-the-board increase.
The cost to the District would be approximately $35,000 for the
1981-82 fiscal year for an 8 point increase.
E. Internal Relationships: There are no changes recommended in the
internal relationship of District positions at this time. Al-
though some adjustment of internal relationships could be attempted
to fine-tune some of the relationships of District positions, I
have decided, after reanalysis of the jobs and salaries and dis-
cussion of these matters with the District' s personnel consultant,
that the internal relationships continue to be appropriate for
fiscal year 1981-1982.
Particular emphasis was placed this year on the review of the
ranger position and its internal relationship to other District
positions. For example, this process included a review of the
job specifications for Public Safety Officer at the City of
Sunnyvale and the East Bay Regional Park District, as well as
the position of Park Worker at the East Bay Regional Park District.
In addition, Mr. Foss and I reviewed the relationship of the
ranger position and the Real Estate Research Analyst position in
the salary structure.
R-81-23 Page Five
F. Staffing Changes: At this time, two staffing changes are being
considered: the first change concerns the Accounting Specialist
position, and the second deals with the Coordinator of Docents and
Volunteers. The Controller, Administrative Assistant, and I are
currently assessing whether, because of new duties and increased
workload, the current part-time Accounting Specialist position
should be converted to- a full-time staff position. The incumbent
has had to work on a full-time basis for several months in order
to complete all of the accounting tasks, and this staffing change
will be presented for your consideration in the future, if the
assessment deems it appropriate to increase this to a full-time
position.
The second possible staffing change involves the conversion of
the Coordinator of Docents and Volunteers from a contract basis to
a regular part-time staff position. This change was discussed
with the Budget Committee when it reviewed the Open Space Manage-
ment budget, and the Land Manager is currently preparing necessary
background material on the matter for my consideration. This
staffing change may be presented in the near future for your
consideration.
G. Effective Date : According to the policy you adopted last year,
this year' s salary changes due to range changes would be imple-
mented on July 1, 1981.
Recommendation: I recommend that you take the following action:
1) Effective July 1, 1981, grant an across-the-board increase of
8 points in the salary ranges of all General Manager appointees
covered by the attached salary plan (see Table C) .
TABLE A- R-81-23
JUNE 1981 SALARY SURVEY
Percentage Salary Increases for Comparable Organizations for 1981-82
(N/C = no comparable position)
Public Land
Real Estate Open Space Comnunica.tions Administrative Acquisitions
Secretary Ranger Research Analyst Planner Coordinator Assistant Manager
Management positions; will
City of 8 2% 82% N/C 82% N/C probably increa 82% based on
Palo Alto non-management ary adjus is
City of Major reclassification this year; deleted as c able for
San Mateo 1981 because conparison data and ob specificaticns not available
City of 10% N/C 10% N/C Management positions to charge later in
Sunnyvale month; not expected to be across-the-board
Cityof change for these positions
7 4% In proses o 82% on 8/80
Hayward of nego- 9$ 2% on 4/81 N/C 9% 9%
tiations
Santa Clara
County In process of salary negotiations
San Mateo County 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7%
7%
East Bay Regional 8% 9% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8%
Park District
East Bay Municipal 82% 82% N/C N/C 82% 82% N/C
Utility District
Association of 7% N/C 7% 7% 7% 7% 7%
Bay Area
Governments
Western 8% N/C N/C N/C N/C 13% N/C
Management
Group Survey
TABLE B R-81-23
SALARY INCREASES FOR SURVEYED ORGANIZATIONS
City of Palo Alto Settlement at 82% for this year (second year
of a two-year contract) . Management salaries
to be adjusted July 1; anticipated to increase
82% based on non-management salary adjustments.
City of Sunnyvale Settlement at 10% for this year (second year
of two-year contract) . Management salaries
to be adjusted later in month, but not anti-
cipated to be across-the-board increases.
City of Hayward Clerical union settled at 74% for this year
(second year of two-year contract) . Manage-
ment/confidential union settled on 9% increase
effective 1/1/81 (one-year contract) . Field
union is still in progress of negotiations.
Professional/technical union settled on 82%
increase 8/11/80, with 2% mid-year adjustment.
Santa Clara County Salary negotiations in progress.
San Mateo County Unions settled at 7% for this year (second
year of a two-year contract) .
East Bay Regional Unions settled this year on three-year contract.
Park District Average wage increase for this year was 8%
(unions added straight $125 . 00 to monthly
salary) . Public Safety Officers settled for
straight 9% cost of living increase this year.
Management salaries increased 8%.
East Bay Municipal Settlement at 82% for this year (second year
Utility District of a two-year contract) .
Association of Bay Settlement at 7% for this year (second year
Area Governments of a two-year contract) .
Western Management For secretaries, average maximum in salary
Group Survey range increased by 8% in one year. Average
maximum in salary range for Administrative
Assistant increased in one year by 13%.
R-81-23
SALARY SURVEY COWARABLES
SECRETARY
MROSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTMENT DATA ORGANIZATION
1800
1700
1672 Sunnyvale
— 1651 East Bay Municipal Utility District
1632 East Bay Regional Park District
1600
{n 9 pt. 1541 ` 1540 Palo Alto
8 pt. ,1532
�+ 7 pt. .,7..511
1500
Current 1414 1411 Ass cia� of Bay �reapQ ernyments
1400 1396 Wes ern agemexi rou urve
._ 1357 Hayward
1300
1271* Santa Clara County*
li69 San Mateo County
1200
1100
*Negotiations in progress. For purpose of graphing, last year's
increase (7%) was used.
R-81-23
SALARY SURVEY OOMPARABLES
RANGER
K DSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTMENT DATA ORGANIZATION
2100
2000 2005* East Bay Regional Park District*
1900
1825 East Bay Municipal Utility District
1800 9 pt. 1796
8 pt.la
7 pt.-,Ubl 1735 Palo Alto
1700
Current 1642
1631** Santa Clara County"
1600 1598 San Mateo County
1500
Salary for Public Safety Officer. This is a stronger job classification
than Park Worker ($1637 monthly) .
Negotiations in progress. For purposes of graphing, last year's increase
(7%) was used.
FOR REFERENCE: Public Safety Officers at City of Sunnyvale currently
receive $2262 monthly and salary negotiations are in progress. Police
Officers at City of Hayward currently receive $1902 monthly and salary
negotiations are also in progress.
R-81-23
SALARY SURVEY COMPARABLES
FEAt, ESTATE RESEARCH ANALYST
MROSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTMENT DATA ORGANIZATION
2200
2157 Sunnyvale
2100
i
2000
I
y, 1900 1904 East Bay Regional Park District
1800 g pt. .,a.Z2G..
8 pt. 177$ 1777 San Mateo County
7 pt. 1761 1775 Hayward
1700
Current 1642
1600 _1607* Santa Clara County*
_ 1596 Association of Bay Area
Governments
1500
*Negotiations in progress. For purpose of graphing, last
year's increase (7%) was used.
R-81-23
SALARY SURVEY 00WARABLES
OPEN SPACE PLANNER
MROSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTMENT DATA ORGANIZATION
2700
2600
2500
— 2470 Palo Alto
---\2465 Hayward
2400 9 pt. zj9-"L
8 pt. 2373 — 2375 San Mateo County
7 Pt- 3,�4.
2300 — 2314 Association of Bay Area
Governments
2200 Current 2191
2100 _. 2107 East Bay Regional Park District
2000
R-81-23
. Y SURVEY COMPARABLES
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
MROSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTMENT DATA ORGANIZATION
2800
�I
2700 — 2711 San Mateo County
2600
_ 2557* Santa Clara County*
2500
8 pt. — 2445 _ 2456 East Bay Municipal Utility
Pt.
2400 7 pt. -212f
District
2300
Current 2258
2200
2100 _ 2107 East Bay Regional Park District
2000
1900 _._. 1919 Association of Bay Area
Governments
* Sal not determined. For purposed of graphing, last year's increase
-% was used.._—
R-81-23
SALARY SURVEY COMPARABLES
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MROSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTM13NT DATA ORGANIZATION
3200
— 3017 East Bay Municipal Utility
3000 District
2800
2600
2400 9 pt. 2397 — 2409* Sunnyvale
8 pt. 2373
7 pt. -T356
2285 East Bay Regional Park District
2200 Current 2191 2186 Hayward
2109** Palo Alto**
— 2085 San Mateo County
2000
— 1956*** Santa Clara County"*
— 1919 Association of Bay Area
Governments
1800
— 1778 Western Managment Group Survey
1600
Salary not determined. For purposes of graphing, 10% increase used based on
non-management salary increases.
Salary not determined. For purposes of graphing, 82% increase used based on
non-management salary increases.
Salary not determined. For purposes of graphing, last year's increase
(7%) was used.
R-81-23
SALARY SURVEY CCHPARABLES
LAND ACQUISITION MANAGER
MROSD POINT SURVEY
ADJUSTMENT DATA ORGANIZATION
4400
4289* Palo Alto*
4200
4000
3800 3798 San Mateo County
3791 Hayward
3721 East Bay Regional Park District
9 Pt. 3670** Santa Clara County"
8 pt. 3640
3600 7 pt. 3604.
3556 Association of Bay Area
Governments
3440*** Sunnyvale***
3400
Current 3362
3200 *Salary not determined. For purposes of graphing, 8�% increase used
based on non-management salary increases.
**Salary not determined. For purposes of graphing, last year's increase
(7%) was used.
***Salary not determined. For purposes of graphing, 10% increase used
based on non-management salary increases.
R-81-23
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TABLE C
SALARY PAY PLAN
Classification Present Monthly Salary Range Proposed Monthly Salary Range
No. Min Max No. Min Max
Senior Typist Clerk 116-146 895-1206 124-154 969-1306
Secretary 132-162 1049-1414 140-170 1136-1532
Secretary to General Manager 137-167 1103-1487 145-175 1194-1610
Accounting Specialist 137-167 1103-1487 145-175 1194-1610
Ranger 147-177 1218-1642 155-185 1319-1778
Real Estate Research Analyst 147-177 1218-1642 155-185 1319-1778
Associate Open Space Planner 152-182 1280-1726 160-190 1386-1869
Open Space Planner 176-206 1626-2191 184-214 1761-2373
Operations Supervisor 182-212 1726-2326 190-220 1869-2519
Public Communications 179-209 1675-2258 187-217 1814-2445
Coordinator
Administrative Assistant 176-206 1626-2191 184-214 1761-2373
Land Manager* 219-249 2492-3362 227-257 2701-3640
Land Acquisition Manager* 219-249 2492-3362 227-257 2701-3640
*Range of 3% to 5% to be added to base salary as assigned and approved by General
Manager for assignments and performance of the employee as Assistant General Manager.
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R-81-29
V (Meeting 81-15
June 10 , 1981)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
June 5 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager,
S. Sessions , Land Manager, and D. Woods ,
Open Space Planner
SUBJECT: Proposed Acquisition of Tax Deeded Property Near Lake Ranch,
Santa Clara County
Introduction: On April 6 , 1981 , the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors approved the sale of various parcels of State tax
deeded lands . Under the Revenue Taxation Code, these parcels may
be sold at public auction at a minimum price approved by the
County Supervisors . In order to prevent the auction sale of
specific parcels of interest to the District, a Board Resolution
reflecting approval to purchase must be submitted by June 11, 1981.
District staff reviewed these parcels and has determined that there
is a possible interest on behalf of the District in an approxi-
mately 1. 4 acre parcel in the Los Gatos foothills (see attached map)
A. Description of the Site
1. Location and Boundaries
The proposed acquisition is located one mile west of
Lexington Reservoir in the unincorporated area of Santa
Clara County and the Sphere of Influence of the Town of
Los Gatos . It is bounded by private property to the south,
east and west and adjacent to San Jose Water Works land
to the north. It is bordered on the west by an abandoned
road which connects Black Road to Chase Road.
2. Topography and Natural Resources
The property is a relatively level site located on the banks
of Briggs Creek. The site and the surrounding area is com-
prised of second growth redwoods with a lush green under-
growth of ferns , blackberries and grasses . A grove of
redwoods , including a large picturesque stump of a mature
redwood, is situated near the center of the property.
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B. Current Use and Development
An old roadbed which has reverted to a hiking trail descends
to the property from the Howell Reservoir area which is owned
by San Jose Water Works Company. It appears that the trail
parallels the site to the west and continues southerly to
Chase Road. Located in the middle of the redwood grove is a
stone fireplace approximately twelve feet in height. Near
the grove is an old platform where a cabin, most likely, was
situated. There are no other improvements, and no utilities.
C. Planning Considerations
The entire property is located within an unincorporated area
of Santa Clara County and the Sphere of Influence of the Town
of Los Gatos. The land is zoned for agricultural use (A-20S) ,
and this acquisition has been found to be in conformity with
the General Plan of Santa Clara County and the Town of Los Gatos.
D. Relationship to Regional Trails
The property is between the 1000 acre San Jose Water Works
property, commonly known as Lake Ranch, (which the County of
Santa Clara is in the process of acquiring) , and the proposed
Bear Creek Redwoods State Park. A connecting trail between
the two parks could very likely utilize the trail which parallels
this proposed acquisition. The site itself would serve as an
ideal resting point to picnic and enjoy the redwoods and creek-
side setting.
E. Potential Use and Management
It is recommended that this site be managed as a natural area
and remain open to those who can gain access from adjacent
properties. It is hoped that eventually it will become in-
creasingly accessible for picnicking with the development of
public trails in the area.
F. Use and Management Recommendations
1 . The site should remain open to hikers and equestrians who
can gain access with permission from adjacent private
property owners.
2 . Preserve boundary markers should be placed where appropriate.
3 . Debris from the old building site should be removed if
vehicle access can be obtained from the Howell Lakes area.
4 . Staff should research the described right-of-way extending
from the property to Chase Road.
G. Name
No name is being recommended at this time.
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H. Dedication
It is recommended that this property be withheld from dedication
at this time to allow for flexibility in planning the trail
system for the area and to allow for the possibility of transfer
of property rights , either fee or easement.
I. Terms
The County of Santa Clara, through the assessor' s office, has set
a minimum bid of $3, 250 for this parcel. The normal auction
process would begin at the established minimum and be sold to
the highest bidder. Under Section 3695 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, any local taxing agency could acquire the
property by submitting a resolution of election to purchase
along with the minimum bid amount. Acquisition staff feels
that the price set by the assessor ' s office is fair and reason-
able considering that the property has sufficient access with
the possibility that the property is marginally developable.
Certainly in private hands, there would be constant pressure to
develop this parcel , even if it were determined that it was not
a buildable site. The basis of value would be as a highly
speculative building site at best, and a private picnic area
in the least. Given these limits, $3 ,250 is determined to be
within the range of market value for the property. The full
amount has been included on the claims list, C-81-12 , in the
event you approve this proposed transaction.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you adopt the proposed Reso-
lution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional open
Space District Electing to Purchase a Tax Deeded Parcel (Santa Clara
County Assessor' s Parcel Number 544-29-004) .
It is further recommended that you adopt the proposed interim use
and management recommendations and withhold this parcel from dedi-
cation. No name recommendation is recommended at this time .
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO PURCHASE A TAX DEEDED PARCEL (SANTA CLARA
COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 544-29-004)
WHEREAS, on April 6, 1981 the Board of Supervisors of
Santa Clara County adopted a Resolution approving the sale of
certain tax deeded parcels within said County, including Santa
Clara Asssessor' s parcel No. 544-29-004, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District desires to purchase said parcel
number 544-29-004 on behalf of the District,
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows:
Section One. Pursuant to Section 3695 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, the District does hereby approve the purchase of the
designated tax deeded parcel, Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel
Number 544-29-004, at the established minimum price, $3, 250.00.
Section Two. The General Manager of the District is
authorized and instructed to cause to be delivered a certified copy
of this Resolution to the Tax Collector of Santa Clara County
(Redemption Unit) on or before June 11, 1981.
Section Three. The General Manager of the District is
further authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary
or appropriate to the closing of the transaction.
M-81-58
(Meeting 81-15
June 10, 1981)
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 4 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Concern Regarding Proposed Reduction in Santa Clara
County Planning Department
Director Green has asked that this item be placed on the
agenda with a view toward sending a letter of concern to
the Board of Supervisors.
Background information is attached.
"FRIENDS OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY"
May 14, 1981
Dear Friend:
We are writing to you because we know of your deep concern regarding the issues
which affect the quality of life in Santa Clara County,
Severe Cuts in Santa Clara County Planning Department Proposed
The Board of Supervisors now has before it a proposal which would undermine many
of the goals that citizens have been working so hard to achieve and which could
erase some of the County's finest accomplishments. The proposal is part of a
package of actions proposed by the County Executive for dealing with the County' s
budget problems.
The proposal would drastically cut the County Planning Department, retaining only
a few positions beyond the minimum required to process land development applications.
If adopted, the Planning Department could cease to be involved in areas such as
long range planning, housing, open space, transportation, energy, preventing urban
sprawl , solid waste, employment, public information, historic preservation, trails
and pathways , and most of the other activities noted on the attached list. Most
of the dedicated and talented staff will be laid off, and Planning Department
involvement in the issues that have been of concern to us will end.
Santa Clara County Faces Serious Budget Problems
It is clearly recognized that the County faces difficult decisions in developing
the budget for the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1 . This results from a
number of factors including reduced revenues from state and federal sources.
Substantial program cuts will have to occur to bring the County's budget into
balance.
The proposed Planning Department layoffs, however, go beyond a prudent response
to the budget problem and fail to take into account the many valuable functions
other than land development review the Department performs for residents of
Santa Clara County.
Substantial Cuts Have Already Occurred in County Planning
The County Planning Department has already suffered major staffing cutbacks.
Since Proposition 13 was passed in 1978, the Planning Department staff has been
reduced by approximately 45%. The new proposal cuts 50% of the remaining staff.
Programs other than land development review would suffer much more drastic cuts.
Please Call or Write the Board of Supervisors
Only a significant show of public support for the Planning Department before the
Board of Supervisors can prevent the dismantling of what has long been considered
one of the best local planning departments in the United States.
We know from experience that the problems and opportunities facing Santa Clara
County can only be addressed through hard work to document, analyze and publicize
them with effective proposals or actions. The County Planning Department has been
one of the agencies most active in these important functions, Without a viable
County Planning Department, efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of life
in our county will be severely weakened.
The Board has set a four-week period ending with hearings June 22 to 26 during
which to hear from the public regarding the proposed cuts.
Please call or write the Board of Supervisors today (particularly those supervisors
you know personally or in whose district you live) and let them know of your support
for countywide planning and problem solving. Urge them to:
1 . Assign a high priority to advance planning and countywide problem
solving, based on private/public and interagency cooperation as
important functions of County government relative to your own
concerns,
2. Minimize the extent of layoffs within the County Planning
Department , and
3. Hold off final action on the issuance of layoff notices until
after the extent of the County' s actual deficit is known.
We will try to inform you of how each of the Supervisors votes on these critical
decisions regarding the future of countywide planning and problem solving.
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Myron Alexander Barbara Eastman
Former Chairman, Conservationist
County Planning Commission
Georgiana Flaherty Tyr Johnson
Housing Action Coalition Human Services Demographer
lone Larson Ed Lazzarini
Community Affairs Broadcaster South County Developer
THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FROM"A"TO"Z"
Some of the issues addressed and services provided
by the Santa Clara County Planning Department
Abandoned Vehicles: Operates state funded abandoned vehicle Census, Special: Conducted special census in 1966 and 1975
abatement program. which resulted in additional revenues to the cities and the
County.
Affordable Housing: (See Housing)
Census Tract Street Index: Publishes a street index to aid
Agriculture: Developed plans for preservation of agriculture users of Census data.
as part of the County's General Plan. Also developed County's
agricultural zoning ordinance. Community Centers: Assists in the development of plans for
the construction of senior and neighborhood centers as part of
Airport Land Use Commission: Staffs the Airport Land Use the CDBG program.
Commission with responsibilities for minimizing safety haz-
ards and noise problems around airports in Santa Clara County. Community Conditions Analysis: Collects and analyzes data
regarding community conditions in order to measure progress
Air Quality: Prepared air quality improvement policies for toward the attainment of County General Plan goals.
County's General Plan. Played major role in providing data
and review of regional Air Quality Maintenance Plan. Com- Conferences: Helps plan and participate in conferences and
ments on air quality implications of major projects through workshops dealing with countywide planning issues in Santa
environmental review process. Clara County (e.g. "Santa Clara County: Where Do We Grow
From Here?").
Annexation: (See"LAFCO")
_County Goals and Policies: Participates in annual review and
Application Preparation: Prepares applications to secure updating of County's Major Goals and Policies report.
State and Federal funding for a variety of programs (e.g.
CDBG program, Clean Water Act grants, deferred rehab loans, Demolitions: Reviews applications for demolition for habi-
etc). table and historic structures.
Architectural do Site Approval: Establishes conditions for Development Application Review: Provides staff to process,
approval of most multi-residential, commercial and industrial prepare assessments and staff reports on all development
development projects in unincorporated areas. Conditioning applications.
is to assure excellence of design, compatibility with neighbor-
hood, traffic safety,adequate landscaping,etc. Earthquake Hazards: Prepared Seismic Safety Element of
County's General Plan, identifying earthquake hazards and
Baylands: Prepared the first-of-its-kind joint cities-County proposing policies to minimize earthquake hazards.
Baylands Plan governing the conservation and development of
Santa Clara County's environmentally sensitive Baylands. (See Emergency Housing: Assists in development of strategies to
also"Wildlife") provide emergency shelter as part of CDBG program.
Bikeways: Prepared the County's first countywide map of Employment: (See"Job Training")
existing bikeways.
Board and Care Facilities: Prepared study regarding the Energy: Prepared Energy Element of County's General Plan
location of board and care facilities and recommended stand- and County's energy conservation ordinances. Serves as ad-
ards to promote broader geographic distribution of such facili- visor to low income weatherization program. Staffed County's
ties Energy Task Force.
Boundary Studies: Staffed the Cupertino/San Jose Boundary Environmental Impact Assessment: Prepares environmental
Study which resulted in agreement to a transfer of territory of assessments for projects submitted for County approval and
San Jose to Cupertino. Assisted in analysis of Creston Sunland for proposed LAFCO actions. Reviews and comments on
Park and other boundary transfer proposals that have recently environmental assessments submitted by other agencies.
come before LAFCO.
Fair Housing: Assembles housing discrimination data and
CDBG: (See HCD) promotes fair housing as part of CDBG program.
Census: Coordinates activity of cities in conducting local Fire Hazards: Prepared the Safety Element of the County's
review of preliminary Census data, analyzes countywide Cen- General Plan, which includes identification of areas of high
sus data and trends, and distributes summaries of Census data. fire hazard, and recommends policies to minimize public
Working with cities, defines Census Tracts and Census Desig- exposure to such hazards.
nated Places for each decennial census.
Flood Insurance: Guided the County's entry into the National Intergovernmental Coordination: Encourages intergovernmen-
Flood Insurance Program, which makes low-cost flood insur- tal coordination and cooperation through publication of the
ance available to County residents. Governmental Directory, staffing of the Intergovernmental
Council (IGC) and the Santa Clara County Association of
General Plan: Prepares, revises and administers the County's Planning Officers (SCCAPO), and working with other local,
General Plan. Reviews land use and development proposals for regional, state and federal agencies on intergovernmental plan-
conformity to General Plan. ning projects and studies.
Governmental Directory: Publishes the annual Governmental Intergovernmental Council (IGC): Provides staff to the
Directory for Planning to facilitate communication among County's Intergovernmental Council, which works to facilitate
local government officials in Santa Clara County and County intergovernmental coordination and cooperation in addressing
residents concerned with planning issues. issues of countywide concern.
Handicapped: Developed a need statement which documents Jobs/Housing Imbalance: Staffed the County's Industry and
the need for funding for housing for the handicapped, removal Management Task Force which documented, publicized and
of architectural barriers; funding provided through the Housing proposed solutions to the jobs/housing imbalance problem in
and Community Development Act Program administered by Santa Clara County. Prepared LAFCO's jobs/housing guide-
the Planning Department. lines and review criteria.
HCD: Administers the Housing and Community Development Job Training: Prepared the Training and Jobs Study, which
Act Block Grant Program for the County and non-entitlement addressed the problems and job training needs of those County
cities which has allocated more than $18,000,000 for over 200 residents who are chronically unemployed. Used by Valley
projects over the last 5 years. Manpower Board for program planning.
Hillside Preservation: Developed plans and regulations to LAFCO: Provides staff to the Local Agency Formation
protect the scenic hillsides surrounding the Valley. Commission(LAFCO)for purposes of analyzing the impacts of
proposed annexations, incorporations, and urban service area
Historic Conservation District: Developed the historic conser- changes. Assisted in processing island annexations.
vation district zoning ordinance applied to the New Almaden
Historic District. Land Use: Prepared the Land Use Element of the County's
General Plan. Reviews proposed changes in land use in
Historic Preservation: Assisted in the publication of the unincorporated areas for conformity to General Plan.
County's Heritage Resources Inventory. Developed the Heri-
tage Resources maps and policies for the County's General Land Use Inventories: Conducts countywide and special area
Plan, which are also used to review development proposals. land use inventories.
Provides volunteer staff support to the Historic Heritage
Commission. M�as: Publishes maps of County showing information such as i
incorporated areas, natural resources, hazards, parks and open
Housing: Prepared Housing Element of County's General Plan space areas, census tract boundaries, etc.
and staffed County's Housing Task Force and County's Industry
and Housing Management Task Force, all of which identified �vlidpeninsula Regional Open Space District: Assisted the
and proposed solutions to housing problems in Santa Clara MROSD in the preparation of its first Master Plan.
County.
Neighborhood Conservation and Revitalization: Prepared
Housing Assistance Plan: Prepared Housing Assistance Plan to comprehensive review of federal, state, local and private
provide affordable housing for elderly and handicapped per- financial resources for neighborhood revitalization; also devel-
sons. oped strategy for addressing declining neighborhoods.
Housing Market Analysis: Analyzes and distributes informa- Neighborhood Profiles: Prepared statistical profiles of the
tion regarding housing construction, sales, and prices in Santa characteristics of various neighborhoods for use in needs
Clara County. analysis.
Housing Rehabilitation: Administers funds for housing rehabil- Noise: Prepared Noise Element of County's General Plan.
itation under the Housing and Community Development Act Staffs Airport Land Use Commission, which works to reduce
Program. noise problems in the vicinity of the four public airports in
Santa Clara County.
Open Space: Prepared the Open Space Element of the County's Subdivision Review: Reviews proposed subdivisions in unincor-
General Plan. Also prepared the Urban Development/Open porated areas to ensure conformity with the County's General
Space Plan, which is a landmark in countywide open space and Plan and zoning.
urban development planning.
Trails and Pathways: Provides staff for the Trails and
Parks: Prepared the County's Plan of Regional Parks and its Pathways Subcommittee of the Intergovernmental Council
subsequent revisions. Works to facilitate implementation of the (IGC), which prepared the countywide Trails and Pathways
plan through interagency coordination and information sharing. Master Plan.
Projections: Develops projections regarding population, Transportation: Prepared Transportation Element of County's
employment, and housing which are used in preparing and General Plan. Prepared travel, land use, and socio-economic
revising the County's General Plan, are incorporated into data for Guadalupe Corridor Study. Developed a computer
regional models, and are used by cities, other government model of the County's highway and transit network. Data
agencies, and private industry for planning purposes. from the model has been used by city, County and regional
agencies.
Public Information: Responds to thousands of inquiries from
County residents, businesses, and other pubic agencies seeking Urban Development Policy: Played a major role in the
information regarding planning and land use issues, local plans, preparation and adoption of countywide urban development
energy, population and other demographics data and projec- policy to prevent leapfrogging urban sprawl.
tions. Aids agencies and community organizations in organiz-
ing programs and tours to inform citizens on local issues. Water Quality: Prepared studies of water quality problems in
Promotes community participation in planning programs. the San Martin and Lexington Basin areas. Lead agency for
the surface runoff study conducted as part of the regional
Reapportionment: Assistance in the development of data for Environmental Management Plan Program. Addressed issue of
the redistricting of County supervisorial districts. sewage treatment plant capacities in the Industry and Housing
Management Task Force report.
Scenic Highways: Prepared the County's Scenic Highways
Plan. Staffed the Skyline Scenic Recreation Route Commit- Wildlife: Played a major role in the establishment of the San
tee. Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Solid Waste: Prepared countywide Solid Waste Management Zoning: Prepares and administers zoning ordinances to imple-
Plan and provides staff to help coordinate implementation of ment County's General Plan.
the Plan.
Zoning Enforcement: Enforces zoning ordinances and abates
Special Area Plans: Prepares special area plans for areas such violations of County zoning ordinances in unincorporated
as the Los Gatos Hillsides, San Martin, Burbank, Lexington areas.
Basin, Monte Bello Ridge, etc.
Streamside Park Chains: Developed County's Plan of Regional
Parks, which proposes establishment of park chains along
major streams passing through urban and rural areas. Encour-
ages and facilitates implementation of the proposals.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROSTER
Board of Supervisors phone number: (408) 299-2323
Board of Supervisors mailing address:
County Government Center, East Wing
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, California 95110
Susanne Wilson District 1 : includes South San Jose, Los Gatos,
Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill , Gilroy
Zoe Lofgren District 2: includes Central San Jose, Willow
Glen, Evergreen
Dan McCorquodale District 3: includes East San Jose, Milpitas,
Sunnyvale
Rod Diridon District 4: includes Santa Clara, Campbell , West
Central San Jose, Saratoga
Rebecca Morgan District 5: includes Palo Alto, Mountain View,
Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino,
Southwest Sunnyvale, West San Jose
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSED BUDGET REDUCTIONS *r
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The. following is from "Budget Guidance, a document May 11, 1931, presented to
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the Board of Supervisors and used by them during the meetings of May 11, 12 and 13.
These were not public hearings, but, rather a time for the Board to hear recommendations
and comments from various administrators and managers. When fir. Siegel had hoped to
have decisions made, the Board opted for less committed directions for additional
information and set June 22-26 for public hearings. The Board specifically invited public
gs. At that tme, they will set the 193i-1932
input prior to the June hearin i budget. After
the final State budget figures are known, a final County budget will be adapted in August.
I. The County is expecting a shortfall in General Fund revenues of somewhere around
$35,000,000. It could be several million dollars higher or lower.
2. Our agency, EMA/GSA (Environmental Management Agency/General Services Agen- Y
cy), has been assigned to absorb a cut of $6,300,346. $3,332,036 of that amount is to
come from the public services departments. These are:
LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) a
Agricultural Commissioner
Cooperative Extension to take cut of $1,292,036
Consumer Affairs
Animal Control
Planning
Central Permit Office
Building Inspection to take cut of $2,090,000
Surveyor/Land Development
Fire Marshal
3. The current budget for those departments being cut by $2,090,000 is $5,000,000; the
reduction is 42%.
4. The following quotes accompanied figures relating to the five land use-development
departments:
"County support of these services would be reduced to a level that allows for private
land development and limited resources for general`planning."
"Maintains mandated application, permit, plan check, and inspection services of
private land development."
"Maintains the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program within the
funds provided by the Federal government."
(Note: Though the program stays, many of the current staff will be laid off and their
places taken by other, more senior, staff members, most of whom have no previous
HCD background.)
"Consistent with the thrust of the General Plan, provides for reduced workload in
private land development activities and turns over the major issues regarding land use
planning to the cities:'
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The following information about the five departments is from handwritten notes used by
EMA/GSA Director Paul Yarborough when he spoke to the Board on play 11. The
directions he sees for the Planning Department, based on his assumptions and estimates of
program importance, are bleak. `
1. He estimates 57 of 147 positions will be cut (39% reduction).
2. Assumptions:
a. First priority will be maintenance of unincorporated land development case load.
b. We would maintain effort for full cost recovery activities such as weed abate-
ment, HCD, etc.
c. Major reorganization (merging, etc.) will be required.
3. Impacts:
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— General Plan maintenance/review continue on reduced basis t
— Rezoning in conformance to Plan slower timetable
-- Special area studies & plans as staff available
— New processes, standards as staff available
— Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission cut staff support by 50`ci
— Research, analysis, housing & census info minimal
— Intergovernmental Council, Airport Land
Use Commission, Solid Waste Board,
County Planning officers, Historical
Heritage Commission drop staff support entirely
Zoning investigation drop as a regular function
— Graphics for publication drop entirely
— Graphics for required mapping reduced
b. Land Development
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— Plan checks, inspections continue
— Map checks, inspections continue
— Document processing continue
reduced
— Mapping
-- Surveying continue (cost recovery)
c. Building Inspection
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— Plan checks, inspection continue
.— Energy ordinance
continue
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d. Fire Marshal
— Investigations County only; I
discontinue in cities
— Plan checks of County facilities as staff available
-- Weed abatement continue (cost recovery)
continue (cost recovery)
Stanford service `
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e. Other
— Central Permit Office continue
— Environmental Review reduced
— LAFCO services reduced
— Grading enforcement drop
Agreements enforcement drop or transfer to County
Counsel
— Assessment Districts drop
— Storm drain master planning drop
-- etc., etc., etc., drop
After reviewing Mr. Siegel's proposals and Mr. Yarborough's initial statement of where he
would make cuts, the Planning Department staff is convinced we are getting the short
stick. We will absorb a large share of the 57 position reduction (we currently have 54 non-
HCD positions). The resulting loss of talents, skills and "tribal knowledge" when these
people leave will decimate the programs of the Department.
Some additional items for consideration:
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1. The Board does not appear to be re-examining the "untouchable" General Fund budget <
to see if it can pry loose some money to support "discretionary" General Fund activi-
ties.
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2. 52% of the current General Fund budget goes to law and justice. The proposed bud- I
get raises that to 65%. (Source: Bob Hilton, Director of OMB, in statement to
Board, May 12.)
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R-81-30
(Meeting 81-15
June 10 , 1981)
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 27 , 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 Land and Water Conservation Fund Application
(Russian Ridge open Space Preserve Addition Project -
Former Coplon Property)
Background: At your meeting of July 9 , 1980 , you decided to
acquire the Coplon property (see report R-80-37 , dated June 27 , 1980) .
Staff, in preparing the submittal of a Land and Water Conservation
Fund acquisition project application for funds to help acquire
this property, received a waiver of Retroactivity from the Heri-
tage Conservation and Recreation Service, which allowed the
District to acquire the property (at District risk) before any
grant might be approved. You approved the Acceptance of Agree-
ment to Purchase the property at your meeting of February 5, 1981
(see report R-81-8 , dated February 5, 1981) .
Staff would now like to submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund
application for funds to help finance the purchase of the former
Coplon property.
Discussion: A description of the property, which was contained
in the acquisition report (see report R-80-37 , dated June 27 , 1980) ,
is as follows :
A. Description of the Site
(1) Size, Location and Boundaries. Located on the west side
of Skyline Boulevard (State Highway 35) , 0 .7 miles from
the Alpine Road intersection, the 217 acre property is
bounded by the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve and
private property to the south, Skyline Boulevard to the
east, and private property on all other sides. The Mt.
Melville portion of the Russian Ridge Open Space Pre-
serve is located one mile to the north, and Los Trancos
and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves are 1. 5 miles to
the east on Page Mill Road.
(2) Topography, Geology and Natural Landscape . A 2 ,572 foot
benchmark is the high point on the site, and the low point
R-81-30 Page two
is 1,400 feet near two tributaries of Mindego Creek which
flow through the property. Skyline Boulevard frontage
is located on Russian Ridge itself and contains the summit
of Borel Hill , a prominent Skyline landmark. The western
half of the property is contained on the moderately steep
west-facing slope of the ridge.
Open grassland covers the ridgetop portion of the site,
and oak-madrone-Douglas fir woodland grows on the steep
west-facing slopes and along the Mindego Creek tributaries.
B. Current Use and Development
This property is part of a 1300 acre area on Russian Ridge,
including 130 acres of the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve,
that is leased by a cattle tenant. Dirt roads and trails
located on the property are shown on the attached map. No
structures are contained on the site.
C. Potential Use and Management
This site represents a vital section of the planned Skyline
Corridor Trail. The planned Skyline Corridor Trail would most
logically be routed on the top of Russian Ridge on the existing
Preserve and would continue on through this property to connect
with the Mt. Melville parcel and Windy Hill to the north.
Acquisition would improve public access to the Russian Ridge
Open Space Preserve, since a dirt road enters the site directly
opposite a vista point on Skyline Boulevard.
Recommendation : It is recommended that you adopt the attached
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District Approving the Application for Land and Water
Conservation Funds - Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Addition
Project.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUNDS - RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE ADDITION PROJECT
WHEREAS , the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has
authorized the establishment of the Federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid Program, providing matching
funds to the State of California and its political sub-
divisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities
for public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation
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
State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant
to certify by resolution the approval of applications and
the availability of local matching funds prior to submission
of said application to the State ; and
WHEREAS, Part V of said applications contains assurances
that the applicant must comply with; and
WHEREAS , the proposed Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
Addition Project is consistent with the California Outdoor
Recreation Resources Plan; and
WHEREAS, the project must be compatible with the Land
use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the
project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Directors hereby :
1. Approves the filing of an application for Land
and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and
2 . Certifies that said agency has matching funds
from the following source (s) , namely, property
tax revenue, and can finance 100 percent of the
project, half of which will be reimbursed, and
3 . Certifies that the project is compatible with
the land use plans of those jurisdictions immedi-
ately surrounding the project; and
4 . Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District
to conduct all negotiations , execute and submit
all documents including but not limited to appli-
cations , agreements, amendments, billing statements,
and so on which may be necessary for the completion
of the aforementioned project.
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R-81-25
(Meeting 81-15
`k6 June 10 , 1981)
8 !w
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
REPORT
May 27 , 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 Land and Water Conservation Fund Reapplication
(Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Addition - McNiel Property)
Introduction: The Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program
as administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation of the
State of California, is a major source of supplemental funding
for local park agencies.
At your meeting on June 26 , 1980 , you approved the submittal of
an application for grant funds to help acquire the McNiel property
as an addition to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. This
application was not selected for federal fiscal year 1981 funding.
Staff now recommends this application be resubmitted for federal
fiscal year 1982 funding.
Discussion : A description of the property, which was contained
in the acquisition report (report R-80-4 , dated February 19 , 1980) ,
is as follows :
Description of Monte Bello Addition Project
A. Description of the Site
(1) Size, Location and Boundaries. The 97 acre property is
located in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara and
San Mateo Counties : 94 . 5 acres are within Santa Clara
County and 2. 5 acres are within San Mateo County. It
is bounded by the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve to
the north and east, Page Mill Road to the west, and
private property to the south. The Los Trancos Open
Space Preserve is located less than 0 . 25 miles to the
northeast on Page Mill Road, and the Russian Ridge Open
Space Preserve is less than 0. 25 miles to the south-
west on Skyline Boulevard (see attached map) .
(2) Topography, Geology and Soils . Elevation ranges from
1, 880 feet near Stevens Creek to 2 ,200 feet at the
northern border of the property.
R-81-25 Page two
Soils on the property on slopes of from 5 to 30 percent
are subject to moderate and severe sheet erosion. On
steeper 50 to 75 percent slopes , soils are subject to
very high erosion hazard and very rapid runoff.
The property is contained within the San Andreas Rift
Zone, which is mapped as running through the site in a
northwest-southeast direction.
(3) Vegetation and Wildlife. Grassland is the dominant plant
community on the site. Horse grazing has resulted in
fair to poor range quality, and the entire grassland
area has been severely invaded by star thistle, an un-
desirable range plant, due to overgrazing.
Approximately 18 acres in the immediate stable and corral
area have been completely stripped of vegetation, and
it would take a number of years to restore the area to
its natural condition with intensive restoration management.
The Stevens Creek corridor is wooded with oak, madrone,
and bay.
The grassland and woodland should provide habitat for
coyote, rabbits , hawks , bobcat, and perhaps even the
California mountain lion which has been sighted in the
vicinity. The property is currently overrun by ground
squirrels, but the restoration of the grassland should
stabilize the squirrel population and greatly enhance
the variety of wildlife which frequent the property.
B. Potential Use and Management. The property could be incor-
porated into the existing and planned trails system on the
adjacent Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and could provide
a connection to the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve from
the Alpine Road trail.
Initial management should concentrate on restoration of the
grassland and stabilization of soils for the protection of
water quality, soil conservation, wildlife habitat restoration,
and the improvement of scenic resources . Once this restora-
tion is underway, the property would become an integral part
of the Monte Bello open Space Preserve which is anticipated
to become one of the major hiking areas on the Midpeninsula.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt the
attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Approving the Resubmittal of the
Application for Land and Water Conservation Funds - Monte Bello
Open Space Preserve Addition Project.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a program whereby appli-
cations from agencies throughout the State are considered for
funding on a competitive basis . If an application is selected for
funding, then a contract is entered into which commits (to the
extent required by the contract) the District to following through
with the project as described in the application. At the February 19 ,
1980 meeting, you already voted to acquire the property.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
APPROVING THE RESUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION
FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS - MONTE
BELLO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE ADDITION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has
authorized the establishment of the Federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid Program, providing matching
funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions
for acquiring lands and developing facilities for public
outdoor recreation purposes ; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation
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
State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant
to certify by resolution the approval of applications and
the availability of local matching funds prior to submission
of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, Part V of said applications contains assur-
ances that the applicant must comply with; and
WHEREAS , the proposed Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
Addition Project is consistent with the California Outdoor
Recreation Resources Plan; and
WHEREAS , the project must be compatible with the Land
use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the
project;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Directors hereby :
1. Approves the filing of an application for Land
and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and
2. Certifies that said agency has matching funds
from the following source (s) , namely, property
tax revenue, and can finance 100 percent of the
project, half of which will be reimbursed; and
3 . Certifies that the project is compatible with the
land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately
surrounding the project; and
4 . 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-81-56
(Meeting 8.1-15
0000� June 10 , 1981)
0 4'mmk
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 4 , 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FEOM: H. Grench, General Manager
SUBJECT: Follow-up on Issues and Questions from Site Emphasis
and Program Evaluation Workshops
Discussion: At your meeting of May 27, 1981, the discussion
of ii-possible ranger ride-along program and the follow-up
on issues and questions relating to site emphasis , including
a policy statement on the publicity guidelines related to site
emphasis , was deferred to a future meeting to be set at the
discretion of the President. This item has been placed on
your agenda for the meeting of June 10 , 1981. The written
material for this discussion was included in your packet for the
April 22, 1981 meeting.
Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the summary of
the Board's actions and decisions to date as a statement
of policy and adopt the publicity guidelines related to site
emphasis policy.
I also recommend that you have a preliminary discussion of the
possible ranger ride-along program. Staff would then return to
you with specific recommendations .
M-81-55
V (Meeting 81-15
A�41000� June 10 , 1981)
8 "15C
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 3, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: S. Sessions , Land Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Interim Use and Management Plan for Addition
to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (Sorahan Property)
At your meeting of May 27 , 1981, you approved the proposed
addition to Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Limekiln
Canyon Area, through the exchange of properties (see report
R-81-22 , dated May 27, 1981) .
In accordance with the new policies the Public Notification
Committee will be recommending, approval of the interim use
and management plan for this addition was deferred (except for
hazard mitigation) to allow for additional public input. To
date, staff has not received any additional comments from the
public.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you approve the interim
use and management plan for the addition to Manzanita Ridge Open
Space Preserve - Limekiln Canyon Area (Sorahan Property) as
contained in report R-81-22 , dated May 27 , 1981,
C-81-12
June 10 , 1981
Meeting 81-15
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
r
A Amount Name Description
2178 $ 79 . 00 ABRACADABRA Typesetting Duveneck Brochure and Trail-
Signs
2179 150. 00 C & B Construction Removal of Two Gasoline Pumps
180 750. 00 California Advocates , Inc . Legislative Consultant-May
2181 64. 00 Cardillo Travel Agencies Out-of-Town Meeting Expense -
H-G
2182 176. 00 Communications Research Co . Radio Equipment Maiiftenance-rench
May
183 100 ,000. 00 County of Santa Clara Condemnation Deposit-MROSD vs .
Giuffre
184 300. 00 Susan Cretekos Patroling Windmill Pasture - May
185 78. 28 The Dark Room Black and White Publicity Photos
186 292 . 38 Stace Department of Parks- Participation in Electrical
and Recreation Skills Group-R. McKibbin
187 162. 50 Dorfman-Pacific , Inc . Ranger Uniforms
188 255 . 60 Ferry-Morse Seed Co. Seeds
189 29. 90 The Frog Pond Meal Conference-Thornewood and
Budget Committee
190 52. 29 Graphicstat ,Inc. Brochure and Grant Artwork
191 174. 71 Harfst Associates , Inc. Computer Services-April
192 29. 00 Malka Kopell Private Vehicle Expense
193 420. 74 Lawrence Tires , Inc. District Vehicle Repair
2194 387 . 65 Anna B. Leverich Risley Property-Monthly Install-
ment on Note
195 82 . 50 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service
196 631. 70 Mobil District Vehicle Expense
197 . 52 . 15 Scott Magee Titled Slides
198 18. 27 Norney' s Office Supplies
199 88. 01 PC and E Utilities
200 16. 50 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
201 3. 24 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
202 1 , 110. 00 John Picchetti Discing-Picchetti and
Fremont Older
203 38. 31 Peninsula Blueprint Map Duplicating
204 29. 82 Peninsula Office Supply Office Supplies
205 1 , 330. 67 Peninsula Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
C-81-12
June 10 , 1981
Meeting 81-15
D
Amount Name escription
2206 $ 23. 66 Rancho Hardware & Carden- Chain for Ranger Office Gate
2207 180. 29 REI Co-op Shop Ranger Uniforms
2208 675 . 00 Rogers , Vizzard & Tallett Legal Services-April
2209 100 . 00 San Francisco Advertising- Public Relations Seminar- -
Club Charlotte MacDonald
2210 300 . 95 Hub Schneider' s Ranger Uniforms
2211 3 ,492 . 00 - Gene Sheehan Trail Construction and Trail
Alignment-Rancho -San Antonio
2212 325 .,42 Shell Oil Co.. District Vehicle Expense
2213 93. 01 Union Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
2214 25 . 00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Reports
2215 33. 90 Alice Watts Private Vehicle Expense
2216 26 . 86 Del Woods Out-of Town Meeting Exp.ense.
2217 30. 80 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
2218 471. 53 Xerox . Duplicating Supplies and
14dintenance.
2219 928. 05 Toyon Co. Monte' Bello, Parking Lot Design
2220 31. 66 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
2221 165 . 00 State Compensation- Annual Premium
Insurance Fund
2222 3 ,250. 00 County of Santa Clara- Purchase, of Tax Deeded Propert�i
Tax Collector
2223 155 . 76 Best Products Film for Grant Projects
C-81-12
June 10 , 1981
Meeting 81-15
Revised
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
C L A I M S
n Amount Name Description
2178 $ 79 . 00 ABRACADABRA Typesetting Duveneck Brochure and Trail-
Signs
2179 150. 00 C & B Construction Removal of Two Gasoline Pumps
2180 750. 00 California Advocates , Inc. Legislative Consultant-May
2181 64. 00 Cardillo Travel Agencies Out-of-Town Meeting ExH. pense -
'2182 176 . 00 Communications Research Co. Radio Equipment Maintenancah May
2183 100 ,000. 00 County of Santa Clara Condemnation Deposit-MROSD vs .
Giuffre
2184 300. 00 Susan Cretekos Patroling Windmill Pasture - May
2185 78. 28 The Dark Room Black and White Publicity Photos
2186 292 . 38 State Department of Parks- Participation in Electrical
and Recreation Skills Group-R. McKibbin
2187 162. 50 Dorfman-Pacific, Inc. Ranger Uniforms
2188 255 . 60 Ferry-Morse Seed Co. Seeds
2189 29. 90 The Frog Pond Meal Conference-Thornewood and
Budget Committee
2190 52. 29 Graphicstat ,Inc. Brochure and Grant Artwork
2191 174. 71 Harfst Associates , Inc. Computer Services-April
2192 29. 00 Malka Kopell Private Vehicle Expense
2193 420. 74 Lawrence Tires , Inc. District Vehicle Repair
2194 387. 65 Anna B. Leverich Risley Property-Monthly Install-
ment on Note
2195 82. 50 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service
2196 631. 70 Mobil District Vehicle Expense
2197 52 . 15 Scott Magee Titled Slides
2198 18. 27 Norney' s Office Supplies
2199 88. 01 PG and E Utilities
2200 16. 50 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service
2201 3. 24 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities
2202 1 , 110. 00 John Picchetti Discing-Picchetti and
Fremont Older
2203 38. 31 Peninsula Blueprint Map Duplicating
2204 29. 82 Peninsula Office Supply Office Supplies
2205 1 , 330. 67 Peninsula Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
C-81-12 ' Revised
June 10,1981
Meeting 81-15
Amount Name Description
2206 $ 23. 66 Rancho Hardware & Garden- Chain for Ranger Office Gate
2207 180. 29 REI Co-op Shop Ranger Uniforms
2208 675 . 00 Rogers , Vizzard & Tallett Legal Services-April
2209 100. 00 San Francisco Advertising= Public Relations Seminar- -
Club Chdrlotte MacDonald
2210 300. 95 Hub Schneider' s Ranger Uniforms
2211 3 ,492 . 00 - Gene Sheehan Trail Construction and Trail
Alignment-Rancho .San Antonio
212 325 :42 Shell Oil Co.. District Vehicle Expense
2213 93. 01 Union Oil Co. District Vehicle Expense
214 25. 00 Valley Title Co. Preliminary Reports
2215 33. 90 Alice Watts . Private Vehicle .Expense
2216 26. 86 Del Woods Out-of Town Meeting Expense
2217 30. 80 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense
2218 471. 53 Xerox . Duplicating Supplies and
Mdintenance.
2219, 928. 05 Toy-)n Co. Monte* Bello Parking Lot Design
2220 31. 66 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense
2221 165 . 00 State Compensation- Annual Premium
Insurance Fund
2222 3,250. 00 County of Santa Clara- Purchase, of Tax Deeded Property
Tax Collector
2223 155. 76 . Best Products Film for. Grant Projects
2224 61. 11 Julie Jomo Materials for Audio-Visual
Presentation .
2225 185. 62 Petty Cash Out-of-Town Meeting Expense ,Meal -
Conferenbe, Private Vehicle
Expense , Office Supplies ,Maps ,
Film',Books and-Postage.
SACRAMENTO ADDRESS'. COMMITI
STAT5i-CAPITOL
SACRAMENTO.CALIFORNIA 95814 ELECTIONS AND REAPPORTIONMENT
(916)445-8168 VICE CHAIRMAN
DISTRICT OFFICE. REVENUE AND TAXATION
621 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AKK iernb1g EDUCATION
REDWOOD CITY.CALIFORNIA 94063
(415)365-1426 Taliforuin iEiegitilature
ROBERT W. NAYLOR
ASSEMBLYMAN.TWENTIETH DISTRICT
CHAIRMAN
ASSEMBLY MINORITY CAUCUS
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June 4, 1981
Mr. Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dear Herb:
Thank you for your letter of support for SB 398,
regarding funding for open space and recreation.
I expect to support this measure to facilitate
development of these resources. The bill is currently
awaiting a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee,
but I am told that it is likely to be placed on the
Senate Consent Calendar.
Your comments are, as always, most welcome and
appreciated.
Sincerely,
ROBERT W. N LO
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TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: H. GRENCH, GENERAL MANAGER
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DATED: 6/10/81
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SENATOR
TWELFTH DISTRICT
CAMPBELL, CUPERTINO, LOS ALTOS, LOS ALTOS HILLS, LOS GATOS, MONTE SERENO,
MOUNTAIN VIEW, PALO ALTO, SAN JOSE, SANTA CLARA, SARATOGA, SUNNYVALE
June 4 , 1981
Mr. Herbert Grench,
General Manager
375 Distel Circle, Suite D- 1
Los Altos , CA 94022
Dear Mr. Grench :
Thank you very much for your recent letter supporting
full funding for the Roberti-Z ' berg program in fiscal year
1981-82 .
We must be unwavering in our resolve to insure that
open space and ample park lands and recreational areas are
available in California. These are essential land use
decisions if we are to preserve the quality of life in our
state . I will do all I can to support full funding.
If I may be of any assistance to you, please do not
hesitate to let me know.
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AN O ' KEEFE
Senator, 12th +Distrit
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TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: H. GRENCH; GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: F.Y. I.
DATED: 6 f 5/81
East Palo Alto Municipal Council MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
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MUNICIPAL CENTER • 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 (415) 324-1308
June 2 , 1981
H. Grench, General Manager
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos , CA 94022
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 3 , 1981
TO: Herb
FROM: Steve
SUBJECT: Staff Response to Written Comments Concerning the
Monte Bello Trails Plan
During the past weeks, written communications were received by
the District referencing various elements of the proposed Monte
Bello Open Space Preserve Development Plan. Staff has not directly
responded to those letters, but I feel that I must address some
of the comments because, unanswered, they appear to affect our
credibility.
First, I should note that from the beginning of the Monte Bello
planning process , input from neighbors , citizen committees , special
interest groups and technical consultants solicited. The
resulting proposed plan took into consideration the needs and
concerns of those inputting, as well as planning considerations
required by the Palo Alto Planning Department staff. I feel that
most of the subsequent comments referring to the parking area,
trails, demolition and site cleanup plans are political and emo-
tional, and I won' t attempt to respond.
However, one letter referred to the Board of Directors commented
on writer-identified deficiencies of the proposed trail segment
for the physically limited. It should be noted that staff did
consult with the De Anza College Coordinator of Outdoor Programs
for the Physically Limited, consulted with and attended training
seminars for accessibility needs for the physically limited
through the University of California at Berkeley, and consulted
with a builder of trails for the physically limited. Again, the
results of this concerned planning effort went into the proposed
trails plan. This trail segment has also been designed to meet
State of California standards for handicap trails and will require
State review and approval before construction begins . The re-
sulting trail, if developed, will provide a "hiking" experience
for the physically limited that will meet their needs for accessi-
bility, viewshed enjoyment, and an additional challenge for those
who wish to explore other trails in the Monte Bello area.
Staff has elected not to respond to the written and verbal comments
expressed during the latest round of emotional evaluations . We
feel that those expressing comments have not been part of the total
Monte Bello planning process and are privy only to partial facts.
We have, however, taken all of their comments into consideration
by re-reviewing our plans and designs to see if these new ideas
or concerns could yield a better product if included in the design.
Page two
Staff is proceeding in a positive mode and will expend its energies
to achieve a plan that will be acceptable without compromising the
integrity of the District.
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
June 2, 1981
Honorable Byron Sher
California State Assembly
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Sher:
We are aware of three bills that have been introduced, apparently in re-
sponse to the Sierra Club vs. Hayward decision, that would seriously
weaken the Williamson Act. They are SB 836 (Sen. Boatwright) , AB 854
(Assemblyman Cortese) , and AB 1100 (Assemblyman Floyd) .
The Williamson Act was designed and amended to preserve agricultural
and open space lands in the face of the pressures of urban sprawl by
giving property tax relief to landowners who agreed to keep the land
in such uses for ten years. It was not designed and should not be
used as a vehicle for land speculation. Therefore, in our view it
should be difficult as the court ruled in the Hayward case to break a
contract prematurely.
V%b oppose these and similar bills, as introduced, and seek your help
in turning them down.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
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cc: MROSD Board of Directors
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
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415) 965-4717
June 2, 1981
Honorable Dominic Cortese
California State Assembly
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Cortese:
We are aware of three bills that have been introduced, apparently
in response to the Sierra Club vs. Hayward decision, that would
seriously weaken the Williamson Act. They are SB 836 (Senator
Boatwright) , your own AB 854 , and AB 1100 (Assemblyman Floyd) .
The Williamson Act was designed and amended to preserve agri-
cultural and open space lands in the face of the pressures of
urban sprawl by giving property tax relief to landowners who
agreed to keep the land in such uses for ten years. It was not
designed and should not be used as a vehicle for land speculation.
Therefore, in our view it should be as difficult as the court
ruled in the Hayward case to break a contract prematurely.
We oppose these and similar bills, as introduced, and seek your
reconsideration.
Sincerely,
Herbert Grench
General Manager
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cc: MROSD Board of- Directors
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
Department of Environmental Management BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Planning anti Development UiViSioll EDWARD J. BACCIOCCO,JR.
ARLEN GREGORIO
M�p�� L ��� WILLIAM J.SCHUMACHER
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JOHN M.WARD
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COUNTY GOVERN M ENT CENTER REDWOOD CITY CAUFORNIA94063 (415)364-56M, EXT.4161
May 26, 1981
Mr. Kenneth R. Schreiber
Director of Planni.ng and Community Development
City Hall
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Dear Ken:
This is a brief response to the correspondence I recently received from you
regarding the proposad parking lot for the Midpeninsula Open Space District
lands on Page Mill {load.
If your City Council wishes a public hearing on this matter to provide
residents of Palo Alto an opportunity to comment, we shall gladly schedule
such a hearing.
Earlier this year, staff from the District inquired about the procedures
for locating the parking facility in unincorporated San Mateo County land.
It was my understanding at that time, after discussing this matter at
length with several spokesmen from the environmental community as well as
Naphtali Knox of your staff, that there would be no objection to this site.
While our ordinances and procedures do not require a public hearing on this
matter, we shall be happy to extend this courtesy to our neighboring
jurisdiction to the South. I shall inform you in advance of the time and
place of such a hearing.
Very truly yours,
David C. Hale
Planning Director
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SACRAMENTO ADDRESS COMMITTEES
ROOM 5031 FINANCE
STATE CAPITOL 95814
CHAIRMAN
AREA CODE (916) 445-9740 STATE SENATOR ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
DISTRICT ADDRESS GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
777 NORTH FIRST STREET ALFRED E. ALQUIST
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95112 ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
AREA CODE (408) 286-8318
REPRESENTING
SAN BENITO, SANTA CLARA, AND ALAMEDA COUNTIES
IN THE
May 27, 1981
Herbert Grench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, Ca. 94022
Dear Mr. Grench:
Thank you for taking the time to write of your concerns
regarding Senate Bill 398. You can be sure the points
your discussed have been noted and will be given
consideration when the bill is presented for hearing
before Senate Finance Committee.
Your interest and comments are appreciated.
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Eddie Adams
A Local Development Corporation Jaime Arias
Dan Bains
Raymond Carson
Frank Siri
Donald R. Smothers
George Tadlock
June 2, 1981
blr. Herbert 'Trench
General Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1
Los Altos, California 94022
Subject: Cooley Landing Marina Feasibility Study
Dear Mr. Grench:
Thank you for your coments regarding the Draft Final Report for
the above referenced study. We were somewhat surprised at your state-
ment indicating apparent lack of knowledge of this study since your
Board of Director's was informed of this activity at its November 12,
1980, public meeting (see attached article). Neither you nor any
member of your staff expressed a desire to be included in the "inves-
tigative process" in response to your knowledge of this undertaking.
Our specific coments in response to your letter are as follows:
A. Improvement of Bay Road
The normal procedure is to require a developer to build the
necessary roads with County assumption of maintenance. How-
ever, in this case, we are not talking about a privately
developed marina nor a normal development. Granted, this
aspect will be difficult to achieve; the County needs to be
formally approached with specific arguments laid out and
fiscal and socio-econornic benefits explained. If the County
will not finance the entire amount, perhaps a shared cost
arrangement can be made to leverage a small grant from CDBG
funds or other sources that can be raised. In addition,
the concept of a four-lane road at a cost of $500,000 is not
based on any traffic engineering analysis, so we would
consider that a speculative amount.
B. Masterplanning the Bayfront Area
The study was not intended to provide a master plan for the
entire bayfront as the District wished, but it was to determine
the technical and economic feasibility of the marina alone.
1944 University Avenue • East Palo Alto,CA.94303 • (415)326-4945
Mr. Herbert Grench
June 2, 1981
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We do not view the marina as being "planned in a vacuum", on
the contrary, it provides a necessary anchor in opening he
entire area to public recreation by stimulating future park
development. To put the economic burden of park development
on the marina development is preposterous, although the two
land uses are compatible. The funds for a park project can-
not be used to the advantage of paying for the marina and
vice-versa. The development of a fishing pier and shoreline
park should be pursued as a separate project. As mentioned
in the report, the most viable source of funding at this
time, for that purpose, appears to be the State Coastal Conser-
vancy. The inclusion of this project into the marina develop-
ment will complicate the financing needlessly. In the end,
such a combination could jeopardize the possibility of attain-
ing either goal.
C. Schoof Property
The cost of the Schoof property ($900,000) is not necessarily
a cost item that should be included in the analysis. First,
ownership of that parcel is not considered a prerequisite to
obtaining ,I)BAW construction grants or loans. Only "control"
of the needed area has to be demonstrated. "Control" could
be demonstrated in the form of a long-term lease arrangement.
We feel an "exchange" of certain rights of property use for
Mr. Schoof for a normal lease amount is a reasonable approach
to the land acquisition/control issue. It should also be
noted that the $900,000 sale price is premised on the devel- ,
opment of a marina at Cooley Landing. In our opinion a
public entity is the only kind of developer that could approach
a marina development on that site in an economically viable
manner. Without a marina, the $900,000 asking price is
vastly overstated:
D. Marsh Mitigation
The Open Space District is correct in noting that the cost of
marsh mitigation was not included in the development cost. We
have concluded that the cost of such mitigation is very diffi-
cult to determine at this point. Even the District's letter
appears tentative on this point. Your exact phase in the
letter is "It is our best guess that this could cost upwards
of $200,000" (my Emphasis was added). We would like to know
what kind of cost analysis the District used in making their
determination.
r:fir. Herbert Grench
June 2, 1981
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E. Purchasing of District's lands
The cost of acquiring the property owned by the District was
estimated at $105,000 based upon a cost-per-acre that the
district had paid applied to the area needed for development.
We do not agree that the development of the marina would mate
the 15 acre parcel "unusable as open space." The marina would
improve access to that parcel and generate sufficient demand
for its development as usable open space. The Cooley landing
site at this time is basically unimproved and isolated. A
marina will enhance the area's utility and service to the
community, not detract from it.
F. EIR
The feasibility study states that an Environmental Impact Report
will have to be prepared, and that detailed on-site investigations
will have to be conducted.
G. Market Demand
A number of questions were raised concerning the demand analysis.
a) It is probably true that sane boat owners use marina facilities
outside of San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. But by the same
logic, boat owners from other counties will use facilities in
our market area. The numbers involved are probably very small
because of the distances involved. There is no net effect on
our market demand figures.
b) Double listing has no effect on our demand analysis because
our figures were based on percentages of boat ownership and
changes in population, not the waiting lists at current marinas.
c) Your third point is a statement, not a question.
d) Economic problems affecting boat ownership are of a cyclical
nature that have been experienced in the past (there were two
recessions in the 1970's). We feel that any negative effects
that do occur will be compensated in the next upward cycle.
e) It is difficult to predict how fierce canpetition will be
unless we know the magnitude of the oversupply. The possible
closing of the Palo Alto Harbor within five years was not
Mr. Herbert Grench
June 2. 1981
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included in our demand analysis to keep our projections on
a conservative basis. If that occurs, the demand for a marina
at Cooley Landing will be significantly enhanced.
Our responses are intended to establish a basis for additional dis-
cussion with respect to this activity. The Economic Development Council
and the East Palo Alto community looks forward to future meaningful
exchanges with the Open Space District staff.
Sincerely
William H. Ward
Executive Director
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cc: East Palo Alto Municipal Council
San Mateo County Planning Department
City of Menlo Park
Board of Directors, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Peninsula Times Tribune
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rsday, November 13, 198o f"Lt .✓ . ,
Purchase of tang in E. Palo Alto
Opens way
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timestars Tribune s _ 'The development of a marina at study of marina feasibility..
LOS ALTOS — Cooley I-ending, ►Ocated St the ;15,0yo. Y�.at
A milestone on southern most end of Bay Road in
She road to building a marina at East Palo Alto,adjacent to the Palo, That study should be completed
Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto --Aha Baylands;#as been a dream for. b y Jan. 4' said Municipal Council
-iwas passed here Wednesdayman East Fab Altans for-more
` Member Henry Anthony,who was
.t=.Ua 15 E *,present at the'.Wednesday meet-
Noting unanimousfy, the board its deveY lopsrnent�is`believed to be �' M: �Y -{:
-Vt directors of_the Mid He stressed that the Open Space
_'Re ional Peninsula Trucial toproviding a tax base for -.District's acquisition.of the land is
g Open Space District here .that community's incorporation agreed to ou ht Y' rporation of dust a first step
�g Purchase two forts. p toward marina de-
parcels that are vital to a marina's Yet,this is the first time that an �opment.
4evelopment there.The total fend has been purchased th build Two major hurdles are the acqui-
.' h�Pam: $130,000. p -_ sitiOn of two adjacent properties,
: upon the dream. � `� ' � pe
Irbhe district has made it clear that :The land was purchased # m One owned by'SChoof, the other
ro�t will not become involved in a ma- "_Nest Say Communit •- awned by the Leslie Salt Co. .
Tina dev yOC'et� While there have been no recent
ciopment itself,however. -of Menlo park. h to onrtiposed of `&egotiations on the Schoofproper_
-`$ut the land w$1 virtually beheld 'oparrels,which togethertota140
'Akn A ty.�district ttaff said that recent dis-
`trust for eitherprtvate,OrPrivate cres They are separated by a &2'WW Public entities Working in tan- acre strip owned by owned by Cap moons concerning the acq uisi-
�dem,to do so ,.�. . `Schoof, operator ofnhe Palo A}to 'won 6f the 15U acre Leslie Sale Co.
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in June. #he„bi�ara bought-j :*oat Harbor. -.
�. - property have been "eat:ourag:
'1i;50,0p0 option topurchase thepar= the East PP.}o Alto rnic De- fig,
3'elopment Co Jay Tborwaldson, until iecentty
�n.the 'ednesda m tin rporationXEDC),an private Y �e g,`tbe .independent agency established b p to negotiator for marina de-
-board agreed to expend the a4di- the East Palo Aho Municipal Y velopment,praised the Cooperative
tional $80,000Coun-.`:)efforts of the Municipal Council,
ry to make cil,has recently contracted with en ;-district board and othet•s In making
"� he full Purchase Price of the land. -engineering firm to do a partial ,
the deal Come off. - -
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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 1981
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: H. Grench, General Manager
PREPARED BY: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to Foothills Open Space Preserve
(Giuffre Property)
On February 25, 1981 you adopted Resolution Number 81-18 deter-
mining the public necessity of acquiring the subject property (see
report R-81-10, dated February 11, 1981) . At that meeting, it was
noted by staff that a six bedroom house was planned for the property
and that the proposed resolution of public necessity included the
right for the District to take Order for Immediate Possession.
District staff has now received all of the required legal documents
and proposes to proceed with the filing of the action of eminent do-
main. As a part of this process, it is necessary that the District
make a deposit with the Court in the amount of the property' s estimat-
ed value in order to take the order for Immediate Possession. Item
No. 2183 on claims list C-81-12 is for the payment of this deposit
which will allow the District to take possession of this property
to assure that no residential construction or development will take
place on this highly visible parcel.